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French army F2 tent wild camping | review

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Rickalls Outdoors

Rickalls Outdoors

Күн бұрын

I do have the F1 canvas French army tent, but this is the polyester F2.
in this video I put it to the test in some wind and rain. Also I tried out my OEX sleeping bag, giving my honest opinion on it after sleeping in wet and cold conditions down to 1°c at night.
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@lector3332
@lector3332 4 жыл бұрын
Really like mine used 2 nights ago for a test camp. loads of room and easy set up and weighs only 2.5kg. Really do like this tent make your own poles and pegs when out and its even lighter.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
True. I like the old school style. Thanks for watching
@lector3332
@lector3332 4 жыл бұрын
@@RickallsBushcraft01 if you like old school set up try one of these I really like mine and doing one nighters In kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbqhZJuhx8nMeHU.html
@craigelliott4338
@craigelliott4338 Жыл бұрын
Can you use trekking poles to put it up?
@seankelly1749
@seankelly1749 Жыл бұрын
@@craigelliott4338 You can but test it before you go. You might need to modify things a little but if you have resizeable poles it shouldn't be a problem. If you get the original poles with this tent they're freaking heavy. I think the 2.5kg stated in the original comment is without the poles. With the poles and original stakes this thing is pushing 5kg lol but if you bring lightweight stakes and your own walking poles you can get it down to 2.5kg. If you do use this tent there's probably nothing you can do to stop the condensation. I have this tent for short hikes, or if we're in a group, but for my solo thr-hikes the condensation and possibility of leaks with this tent is too much. I keep it for peak Summer, short trips and groups.
@BillGoudy
@BillGoudy 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent adventure... There are many elements that we must over come... Each time we go out we learn a little bit more!! Thank you for taking us along!!
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Very true! Thanks for watching. Take care
@thomasmusso1147
@thomasmusso1147 3 жыл бұрын
A nice review .. thanks. As long as one realises that it's a synthetic single-wall A-frame old-style budget tent and accepts it's limitations and design intent, then it's a good buy. I have a similar canvas model bought back in the early 70's which has given me, my kids and their friends and hopefully one day, grandchildren, great service. For the price, and with a slight upgrade (a 3×3 waterproof lightweight tarp) .. an affordable functional purchase. One doesn't have to bankrupt oneself in order to enjoy the outdoors. Ignore the 'gear snobs' and marketing blurb. Use / modify what you've got at home. Buy then what you absolutely need and can afford and get out there. 'Garden Camping' is a great way to start .. testing gear and learning new skills. Thereafter, time and experience will dictate where one goes from there.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 3 жыл бұрын
Very true. I also got the canvas one, love it! In the colder wetter months I might put the 3x3 tarp over it but it works pretty well as it is. Cheers mate. Thanks for watching
@LifeisBetterExploring
@LifeisBetterExploring 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up. Such a good tent!! Thanks for sharing!
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
thanks mate
@KentSurvival
@KentSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
17:36 beautiful shot :)
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
I was lucky with all the birds singing 😊 thanks for watching, take care
@Patmac74
@Patmac74 4 жыл бұрын
I have a single skin, good tent but the condensation is an issue. An old friend gave me a canvas one with a fly sheet. Use it when I'm green laning and wild camping. Brilliant tents.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yeah I got the canvas as well, love those tents. Thanks for watching
@WiltshireMan
@WiltshireMan 4 жыл бұрын
Nice old school design but I think the canvas is better. Nice camp out Rick. Welldone Sandy
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love the canvas! Thanks mate. Take care
@jalleman61
@jalleman61 4 жыл бұрын
Love it,nice time out and good review.Its good to see another Trangia lover as they work so good and perform well.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. Yeah they always get the job done and dont give of a lot of smoke so stealthy too. Thanks for watching
@mkpete-1
@mkpete-1 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video mate thanks for taking me along
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Take care
@whitecompany18
@whitecompany18 4 жыл бұрын
Nice bit of kit ,been thinking about getting one for the bike ,the combat uk camo tent I got is probably the worst tent in the world so an Aldi carrier bag would be an upgrade. Nice one.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Lol. Yeah I do like it, a bulk though, its tied to the bottom of my bag as you can see at the end of the video. But I don't mind it because once setup im happy. Thanks for watching. Take care
@MadDogSurvival
@MadDogSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Hope your well my friend! Best wishes Mikey 😎👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@MadDogSurvival
@MadDogSurvival 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job brother! I’ve just got the same tent so I hope it will be as good as yours! Nice video brother! Take care my friend! Best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽😎
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
I think it needs re waterproofing but I do like it. Cheers mate. Take care
@MontyOutdoors
@MontyOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Heads up mate. Be careful with the drawstring on that sleeping bag as they are known to break easy. But great video. Will subscribe and have a look at your other stuff. All the best, Monty.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up mate. Awesome thanks a lot 👍👍
@hazzardoutdoors
@hazzardoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah could definitely use a bit of sealer on that. And a coat of fabsil. Hope you are doing well fella, like the look of that sleeping bag too
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I done all that, hopefully it be better next time. Cheers mate. Thanks for watching
@nickyjones9371
@nickyjones9371 4 жыл бұрын
That was a nice spot to camp 🏕 and a very nice tent
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah very peaceful there. Thanks mate
@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950
@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful done!! love your channel!! Its really nice!!
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@charlietango1635
@charlietango1635 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried pegging out the 2 poles for the ridge line first, then peg down the 4 corners of the floor nice and square, then start at one end and peg down the 2 corners of the flaps, then do the 2 middle ones, (making sure the tend does NOT have those creases in) then go to the other end and pull the flaps out and away from the tent and peg down, that should work.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
I will try that. Cheers mate
@normancallaghan1750
@normancallaghan1750 Жыл бұрын
Front and rear guylines tight, keeping the ridgeline straight, centre guylines not too tight.
@peterp4223
@peterp4223 4 жыл бұрын
I would definitely seamseal and then fabric seal the tent couple of coats should help keep it fighting fit !
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mate, with this lock down, thats what im doing now. Thanks for watching 👍
@GrizzlyGaz
@GrizzlyGaz Жыл бұрын
Hello. Can you please tell me how much the tent weighs? Just the tent, no poles or pegs. Thanks
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 Жыл бұрын
I will asp, it is quite heavy
@GrizzlyGaz
@GrizzlyGaz Жыл бұрын
@@RickallsBushcraft01 thank you.
@normancallaghan1750
@normancallaghan1750 Жыл бұрын
Also, front and rear corner guylines to be slightly angled away from the tent, not straight.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I did on that one. I follow the direction of the sown in loops
@willisblevins4190
@willisblevins4190 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome
@southbucksbushcraft6572
@southbucksbushcraft6572 4 жыл бұрын
Haha i have the ramada Big back pack as well mate lol A lot of bag for £20... Looked like a good tent that mate would you rate it better than the canvas? Great vid good watch mate
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah are good bags for the price. I prefer the canvas to be honest but this one is slightly lighter, didn't kill my back after 40 mins walking.
@paulcarr4005
@paulcarr4005 4 жыл бұрын
whats it like in the wet
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
i put it to the test again and this one was not good in heavy rain. so iv seem sealed it and waterproof it all. Cheers
@outdoordauber
@outdoordauber 4 жыл бұрын
@@RickallsBushcraft01 How was it after seam sealing and treating the fabric? Just bought one recently and spent 2 nights in it with clear weather.
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
@@outdoordauber its fine now. 👍👍
@marcmitchell4464
@marcmitchell4464 4 жыл бұрын
good video I prefer the canvas one
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 4 жыл бұрын
Me too mate. Thanks for watching
@Patriot4TheTree
@Patriot4TheTree 3 жыл бұрын
Does this tent surrender at the first sign of gusty winds?
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 3 жыл бұрын
No, it's actually pretty good against wind.
@Patriot4TheTree
@Patriot4TheTree 3 жыл бұрын
@@RickallsBushcraft01 You didn't catch the joke brother. French tent.
@skylerslack12
@skylerslack12 2 жыл бұрын
No tutorial to pitch it?
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 2 жыл бұрын
Not in this video
@Airsoft-shooting
@Airsoft-shooting 3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate is this tent water prof
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 3 жыл бұрын
Yes but after a couple of days the Rain did get in through the stitches so I seam sealed it.
@Airsoft-shooting
@Airsoft-shooting 3 жыл бұрын
@@RickallsBushcraft01 did it fix the leaks ???
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 3 жыл бұрын
@@Airsoft-shooting yep, all good now. Although IV now given the tent to my sister lol
@Airsoft-shooting
@Airsoft-shooting 3 жыл бұрын
@@RickallsBushcraft01 really lol I am thinking of buying a new one but after watching your video it put me of.. ady
@Airsoft-shooting
@Airsoft-shooting 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think I should buy one ???
@timvantuil2567
@timvantuil2567 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, we understand a little of condensation, but basically this tent sucks! 3 days of usage, little rain and it's wet! Inside! Most crappy tent ever, and we are well trained and equiped! Around 30 bucks, and still not worth the money...
@RickallsBushcraft01
@RickallsBushcraft01 3 жыл бұрын
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