Could use a milk bottle top to stop the leak on the pole.
@davidjacobs8283 жыл бұрын
Yes, in the garden for the kids. What a pile of shite this tent is... 🤣😅
@AggyGoesOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Agreed mate
@antduke23613 жыл бұрын
@@badfairy9554 semi skimmed as it's green
@jjwills693 жыл бұрын
Ide cut the bath out and use it as a tarp.
@peterp42233 жыл бұрын
After I seam sealed it and then fab sealed all of fabric witch cost extra 5 pounds at most iv been using my one of these tents for two years now in all weathers with no issues and stayed dry in worst of rain and snow in winter months so I can totally recommend it
@mickspain3303 жыл бұрын
The old tents used to have poles like that and a rubber grommet went over the spike to keep it waterproof
@Oldsparkey3 жыл бұрын
As a kid back in the late 50's , early 60's I had one like this one. It was identical except mine was made from canvas. I got from Herter's World Wide Outfitters , today a part of Bass Pro. A buddy and I were camping on the St Johns River ( USA , Florida ) when a category 1 Hurricane hit us. We road out the storm ( 3 days ) in that tent and then continued our camping trip after the storm left.
@oldbaldguy61513 жыл бұрын
It is what it is, a cheap tent and I love it! I'd drop the poles for something lighter or rig it up to a ridge line instead. 👍
@henrybowden99073 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of leaving the poles at home and using a ridge line.
@chrismccaffrey82562 жыл бұрын
Got to ensure there is something to put the line up with though. You could at least find some sticks that the ridgeline can tie too and then lead down to the ground. But if its raining (high potential in uk summer lol), id rather have assurance that i can have a quick wasy setup with the original poles. Those poles are decenly light enough anyway.
@brummiesteve38253 жыл бұрын
Good little budget tent
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
It's OK for summer camping
@phillipbrotheridge77403 жыл бұрын
Hi EW. You can use rubber plumbing washers on the spikes. You also used to be able to buy plastic pole caps to go on the spikes and plastic feet to go under the bottom of the poles to spread the weight out better on the floor. This tent takes me back to my first tent as a kid. Thanks for another excellent video.
@dominicgleave66493 жыл бұрын
I've got this tent got it for me and the boys doing bushcraft, very bad condensation, but its very light so good to take for a quick shelter on a day camp
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
You get condensation??
@dominicgleave66493 жыл бұрын
Yes, even though there's holes all the way down the sides, we camped in it last summer just in the garden, it must of really cooled down at night.
@dominicgleave66493 жыл бұрын
I like the shape I used to have a canvas triangle tent, might get a French one and waterproof it.
@ralphwelsman99893 жыл бұрын
Two cheap tennis balls. Cut in half........they go on the bottom of the poles, and create a small hole to slip on top of the spikes.........also a coating of fab sil and its ok for a spot of rain. Good vid mate
@marksadventures38893 жыл бұрын
Same as my first one as a kid only not canvass - and probably quarter of the weight, especially wet! Good camo' - for the top we used to use old cotton reels with a plastic bag over and taped down. That's worth £30 though. With a spray of fabric waterproofing, might be okay.
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
I might just fabsil it mate
@chrisandsamlivingthedream2 жыл бұрын
Looks great for the money .. cheers Chris & Sam
@TheRogey13 жыл бұрын
In garden slept a few nights with doors open lots of condensation! Managed to get army camp bed in easily,loads of room for one person. I put Fabsil on and the colour changed to a more pinky/light brown colour!,ok for Autumn. Door tie outs fiddly,for £30 not bad. Plastic bottle tops( milk bottle) with holes made used on top of poles.
@kianwallace49053 жыл бұрын
Great little review this dan, and a cracking summer tent by the looks of it! Cant beat that value for £30. Ive got some Kombat UK kit like a coat and a bag, had them a good year now and they're still spot on so looking like a decent brand
@mickytwoknives3 жыл бұрын
love the camo for the stealth. love the classic "pup" style, love the side long vents and door mesh, and weight......and HOW MUCH 30 quid.... superb starter tent. peace pall
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Hi mick ,,,next time I am out I will bring to tent so you can have a better look
@baird3293 жыл бұрын
I had a tent very similar to that one when I was a kid back in the 1980's. It was fun back then, but I didn't expect much more than rain resistance back then. Now I use an ultra light bivy and a poncho as a rain fly or a hammock with a rain fly. I still don't expect much more than rain resistance, but the modern system weighs one third to one fourth as much.
@ingridross30033 жыл бұрын
Tarp over the top and a couple of elastic bands over the poles and should be good to go.
@kennethcarter57203 жыл бұрын
I could kip in that. Had tents like that when I was a kid. Summer camping only. Be great for grandchildren garden camping. Stay safe Dan.🔥
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate I can't get over them saying it's a 4 season
@kennethcarter57203 жыл бұрын
@@englishwoodsman a few people get caught out by company descriptions. I suppose that’s were your experience comes in. Stay safe mate 🔥
@davidgraemesmith19803 жыл бұрын
@@englishwoodsman I think most of us have read a headline description then read the actual materials specifications and seen the headline as advertising "click bait" 🤣 I almost bought a sleeping bag sold as a *5 season* or *expedition grade* until I remembered a camping tarp knock-off of a DD leaking along the seam in normal rain and leaking everywhere in a downpour 🤣 not had any problems with the DD and it only cost about £10 more
@toritori44303 жыл бұрын
@@englishwoodsman Coleman made some decent 4season single skin tents and a Bivi is single skin for all year use , It's that low hydrostatic head that kills it but a tarp flung over a ridge line would fix that waterproof wise . I'd use that in winter with a tarp .
@Bokooda3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Use Trekking Poles upside-down instead and put the spike cover on the outside. It'll make an inexpensive 'hide' for bird watching and stuff (just as long as the floor's not too crinkly). 1500HH isn't much, but Fabsil will up it's water repellency quite a bit. its obviously not a Hilleberg, but if it gets someone out on a (fairweather) adventure, then why not?
@davemcw.28033 жыл бұрын
Good review, based on your comments I can see where someone could make improvements to make a good starter tent. Like you say, the camo is very effective, so a great woodland stealth shelter!
@bobhead62433 жыл бұрын
It would be good to see you use the tent for the summer season , should be fairly cool inside , be well my friend .
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for watching
@russellely3 жыл бұрын
I think I'll use this for my winter camping ;-)
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Good luck 👍
@oldbaldguy61513 жыл бұрын
Why not, I've slept in a plastic bag before! 😂
@iangrimshaw13 жыл бұрын
@@oldbaldguy6151 Plastic bag? You were lucky; all I had were a used condom.
@oldbaldguy61513 жыл бұрын
@@iangrimshaw1 😂
@darrenpeters15663 жыл бұрын
@@iangrimshaw1 Aye but yours were only used once - luxury. ;)
@keithshwalbe69813 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan, I think this tent is in many ways, an improvement on the French army F2. . I love the full mesh on the doors. With a UK Basha over the top, I think it would be roomy, waterproof and cosy. I'm definitely buying one my friend.
@OldNavajoTricks2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same, it's a nice basis for a modular system.
@ImaSMACKHEAD982 Жыл бұрын
Yep this is what im going to try Only idiots who slag this off dont know how use it properly Its a great base
@keithshwalbe6981 Жыл бұрын
@@ImaSMACKHEAD982 . . I agree with you
@ColinMill15 ай бұрын
Some of the F2s have mesh doors. Some have doors bothe ends and some only at one end. Seems a bit pot luck when buying them which version you get.
@POPs_whim Жыл бұрын
The screw-on a Lucozade lid is 1 1/2" in diameter (39mm) and has a 'pip' in the centre. Drill a hole in two tops equal to the uprights diameter so they are a 'push fit' and you have two umbrellas to shed the water away. Just found your videos, I've subscribed and hit the bell, keep up the good work.
@robduncan5993 жыл бұрын
I think it has a lot of potential. A few mild mods . Swap poles for tracking poles. A light weight tarp to compliment it as a extra rain protection and or porch . Tks for the review.
@saltycamper4693 жыл бұрын
Dan I used a tent like that for a few years. Do yourself a favor and pull a paracord line inside the tent across the ridge line between the two vertical poles. It helps massively with the roof flapping about and gives you somewhere to hang your lamp at night or dry your socks. I have never owned that particular make or model of tent but I grew to like my version of it quite a lot. You are quite correct about the pegs. Upgrade at least the two that hold the poles to the ridge line. The wind will have them out in no time. But once you have done that it should stand up to reasonably high winds. I will be keeping my eye on you using that tent. For 30 quid it looks like it could be a good summer tent. It is not like you will be taking up into alpine mountains is it. I should think it is a massive step up from a tarp and bivi bag. My DD 3x3 tarp weighs in at more than half that tent and with the bivi bag I bet it comes close to being the same weight. Good trade for a summer camp. I just got myself the Dutch Army tent to play with. So it will be interesting to see who's tent leaks first. 🤣
@thostaylor3 жыл бұрын
My pal and I used a ridge tent a lot in the seventies, including walking the Pennine Way in '73. A simple piece of a plastic bag and two rubber bands keeps the rain from running down the poles. You also need to put a bottle top under the poles to protect the groundsheet.
@thesouthernwoodsmanuk2163 жыл бұрын
great design. as you said fair weather camping. love your disclaimer.
@johnguest75412 жыл бұрын
Hi, i have just bought one of these tents for when i go motorcycle camping in the summer, I agree with you, it looks good, and bought it for only £28! but i dont think it is for anything otber than summer camping. Happy camping!
@andrewdavis9223 Жыл бұрын
Good tent for the money 💰
@johnguest75412 жыл бұрын
I have one of these tents and have found some pole end covers on ebay in different colours which do ghe job really well at keeping water out of the tent
@stumpymacgabhann3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do a video. But seriously, we both know that it's a garden tent for the grandkids n'Timmy the dog. I'm a little worried about just how quickly you guys are coming out of lockdown. You be good stay safe and wash your hands.
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for watching
@willisblevins41903 жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks
@sternkiekerschnuppe63833 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the old things work better than the new. It's a great tent, I was traveling when I was 14 and had a similar tent and that was really good. From Germany 👍We don't have to keep reinventing ourselves. Sometimes a beer helps too. 😅😂👍 Have a nice Time
@OldNavajoTricks2 жыл бұрын
Make a paracord bung for the pole gaps, lash a few turns of it around the pole and melt gently with a soldering iron to form a plug that seats into the grommet, do one for each pole and after use just store them on its pole.
@FlyingHaggisFilms3 жыл бұрын
Nice close review, most appreciated looking forward to you testing in rain. Just bought one and will proof and clear mastic the seams for use on wet and summer moorland as a tick free zone, for winter or storm hill conditions would take an extra groundsheet, and sling a basha over it. So looking forward to using it. Great close up inspection, thank you so much. Harry. Flying haggis films.
@walsallcyclecam14453 жыл бұрын
You can the plastic washer cap things for fixing corrigated roofing sheets ro cap off the poles. I've got the lichfield combat 1 which is similar but has a ridge pole and fly sheet which has those caps.
@shaunsprogress3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a decent tent for a few nights away, I would put a ground sheet under the tent though, the one on it looks quite flimsy.
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
The ground sheet is like one from the 90's
@hontyman17163 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@fatmanfaffing41162 жыл бұрын
I have the French F1 Desert tent and it is great except it leaks where the door toggle are sewn in. I will seam seal them and it is a great style of tent for the teens. If you put a basha tarp over the top as a rain fly I reckon it would be useable in winter... but maybe not an English one!
@ImaSMACKHEAD982 Жыл бұрын
5x5 bivvy tarp over the top and a thick bivvy tarp underneath with a camo net on top ... mixed with a decent sleeping system and this tent could be the best tent yet... and for £30 ....
@steammachine30613 жыл бұрын
I started out on tent designs like that. You can buy (or used to be able to) rainstops to slot over those poles. They're ideal for light summer camping but I wouldn't trust them for heavy weather. It's small supprise the French always surrender. I wouldn't want to fight a war if that's where I had to sleep in all weather's 😂
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for watching
@ImaSMACKHEAD982 Жыл бұрын
Thats where you put another bivvy tarp on top Its a great base layer
@matteotamberini21523 жыл бұрын
Great Looks ok You have to do a rain test in this Dan You just have to it's the law 🤣
@iangrimshaw13 жыл бұрын
For the price it looks pretty good. Get a couple of large suckers off ebay etc and drill an interference fit hole in the middle and push them over the tip of the pole pin. Nice on EW
@RaynarNslR3 жыл бұрын
My grandkids would like this, getting wet will be decided by how you put it up. I gave up my tent to the girls when we canoe camped at school. Rained in the night and they got drenched. After that I had to put all the tents up! Great times. Stay safe atb 👍🦊
@ChrisWoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Not a bad looking tent for the price.... Great video Dan...ATB Chris.
@PatriciaDraven713 жыл бұрын
I have the Kombat uk ranger dome tent. Not a bad tent. Throw a tarp up and it’s quite decent
@michaelthorpe95933 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, when I was a boy this was the type of tent that was our go to, nothing else on the market. Now there are so many choices I can't decide what to buy. Maybe I go back to this type?
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
This was my first design too
@henrybowden99073 жыл бұрын
Yep, I agree. I wouldn't risk it in winter or if heavy rain is forecast but I think it looks pretty good for the money. I also agree it's maybe a bit heavy for backpacking but I would take it bikepacking. And maybe next year I'll take it up Annapurna!!! Once again thanks for doing reviews like this. They're really helpful.
@stephenfleming70563 жыл бұрын
Be OK for summer use but I thing I would bring a tarp as well and some seals for the pole tops, a tarp pegged on top would be like another waterproof skin.
@johnvanboolen78203 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I bought a similar tent branded 'Mil -Tec' and for the money it's fine, I did waterproof it just to be safe, one thing to be aware of is that it's easy to kick the pole over with your feet in the night... maybe some velcro at the bottom of the pole /floor, take care mate
@forddude19763 жыл бұрын
That is the type of tent I got as a kid for in the garden, my school mates were going away on planes. I would not have swapped not for one minute. That could be some family adventure in the garden with the kids for 30 pounds. Times are hard for some but camp in garden is the best.
@gilljo13 жыл бұрын
Its like a tent from my childhood. Looks ok for the price. Thanks and stay safe.
@mrcraftyg81343 жыл бұрын
Not a bad little ultra-low budget tent. You can't expect double skins for £30, nor much in the way of features, however I do like that it has plenty of ventilation for warmer days, but obviously that'll come to bite you in the arse if used on colder days. I think I'll stick with my Eurohike Backpacker 2 DLX :)
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for watching
@chrismccaffrey82562 жыл бұрын
You can get double skins for £30. I've seen them, just look around. I got a great double skin 4 person one for £40 from halfords too.
@bobhead62433 жыл бұрын
Evergreen , for the summer mate !.
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
It's only good for summer
@ggwildlife3 жыл бұрын
deffo looks ok for a summer tent, excellent review thank you.
@Vzoid73 жыл бұрын
Love from Scotland 🏴💙
@ayrshirecamper27243 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again dan and thanks for the advice on the oex stuff
@dustymiller77583 жыл бұрын
Great entertainment as usual. put gardeners cane tops on the tent poles .
@stevenjones63643 жыл бұрын
Spot on thanks great value for as you say woodland camping 👍😊👌
@GavTatu3 жыл бұрын
like something you buy the kids to play with in the garden !
@kentneil71003 жыл бұрын
Looks an amazing tent but would be nice to see it made with some great fabric that is waterproof.....
@lesliehayton29293 жыл бұрын
You could use some tap washers for the poles and rub some beeswax into it , job done !
@MadDogSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Yep got that one mate, great for nice weather!! So will probably use mine on both of those days this year lol... nice one brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎
@peterp42233 жыл бұрын
Iv just seen little rubber grommet on top of poles if you remove this place pole though hole of fabric then slid grommet back Down spike it stops water from getting inside tent I tested it with hose pipe in garden for 20 mins no leaks every think stayed dry inside
@Mark-Randlesome-Tutor-and-Muso3 жыл бұрын
Cheers for this dude. I use a Kombat Uk Elite for bikepacking, it's a twin skin off of ebay or amazon (can't remember which now). I've used it in the rain and it works well, bit damp at the bottom end panel (Only middle panel is waterproofed) but for under £40 it's cracking!! Probably not the best for heavy downpours though!
@brindle20093 жыл бұрын
Nice review again thanks for sharing
@paulbrooks57163 жыл бұрын
I like the review of the cheaper tents I bought a cheap tent of ebay for £25 it was double skinned and it had a porch that tent lasted me 5 years. Keep it up 👍
@trevormegson75833 жыл бұрын
My very first tent was an A Frame. But, it did have a flysheet too. This brought back some memories.
@michaelthorpe95933 жыл бұрын
PS I remember using rubber washers to keep the pole points waterproof.
@patrickj89843 жыл бұрын
or bang a couple of tatties on there,use them for breakfast after!
@sleepyrider3 жыл бұрын
First tent I ever bought, Tesco, 1980s, had little rubber discs that fitted over the ends of the poles to stop leaks, worked well. I'm wondering about a couple of circles cut from an old mountain bike inner tube
@frankpokorny19453 жыл бұрын
Hardware store should have rubber washers or rubber grommets that might work
@mickp35263 жыл бұрын
Tap washers do the job
@camycoutts85523 жыл бұрын
Such a top bloke with quality authentic content. Earned yourself a new subscriber mate, keep up the good work 💪
@Mat-kr1nf3 жыл бұрын
For the same money you can get a German Army (Bundeswehr) Flecktarn canvas A frame, one of the two ponchos buttoned together jobs. Will last you a life time, a cracking little tent, certainly a 3 season job. I love mine. Yes, okay, it is relatively heavy, but it has a hell of a lot of positives to make up for it, not least is, it will disappear in any UK woodland from 30 foot away.
@mdoutdoors32823 жыл бұрын
And another good review 👍👍
@ianjames11793 жыл бұрын
Definitely a 1 season tent. Love your channel Bruv, I have just subscribed.
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel mate
@onaramble41203 жыл бұрын
The tent is what it is and you have reviewed it as such. It's an out and out summer tent. Nice type of MTP camo pattern though. Might be worth putting up in your garden and treating it with Fabsil Gold to give it a better chance in a heavy shower. Keep up the good work mate.
@northernimagesphotography3 жыл бұрын
Not sa bad for under £30 for a summer tent, plenty of room. I’d swap the poles for my walking poles and make a seal above from a rubber washer or summat. Give it a coat of fabsil and you’re away.
@MyVikinglife3 жыл бұрын
I've got a tent that uses that same system. To stop water dropping down the poll I put a tight rubber washer got from B&Q. I keep a few in an old 35m film can with the tent.
@gbrown12543 жыл бұрын
I got something similar last summer off Military First site and it was fine,camped in a pine forest local and had no problems,but definatly just a good weather tent
@teamextreme863 жыл бұрын
WE NEED A RAIN TEST , I KINDA WANT IT LOL
@teamextreme863 жыл бұрын
Edit , I cant find it anywhere in Canada:(
@turtlewolfpack60613 жыл бұрын
@@teamextreme86 there are better for about the same price CAD $. The actual French tent is about $70 with shipping (Verusteleka) and is pretty decent once you ditch the 3lbs of tent pegs.
@lonecamper55203 жыл бұрын
Looks a decent tent for woodland pal. Might have to purchase 1 👍👍🎪
@tungstenkid22712 жыл бұрын
I bought one last year and like it, my only gripe is that there's not a 1-person version. Call me fussy, but with 2-person tents a stinking pal might want to get in with you..:)
@besselloutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these myself after new year, I've had it in light rain and it was sound, mainly bought it to use up Scotland in the summer though
@mikepiper87993 жыл бұрын
You could use corks to stop rain water entering at the top of the poles (thats if you can find any bottles that still *have* corks!)
@1001space3 жыл бұрын
with that top I thought it was a fitness video . lol great watching
@terrypatterson14813 жыл бұрын
I like the style of this tent - its definitely a summer tent. I would like to see it tested out.
@donaldbuttery71282 жыл бұрын
Had tent 40 yrs ago same design never ever leaked left out in snow wind brillant design
@LTK87 Жыл бұрын
I always go for a 2 man because I go camping alone I like to use my bike and I can get the bike in the tent as well (folding bike) don't want to risk it getting nicked
@tomritter4933 жыл бұрын
Had one with a floor like me that it don't hold much water . Heavy rain I don't think it will hold . Wind I don't know ? I had the experience that if you can see light on the stitch .no go.
@johncompton89023 жыл бұрын
Could use walking poles, to make pack size smaller and lighter, tarp with a ground sheet, I like it 👍
@randomhato3 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. That tent though... its like someone looked at the French Army F2 and said how can we make it worse? Pole tops need dollies (wooden tops that sit over the spike and deflect rain) Why they didn't keep the flaps for the side vents is puzzling as well.. The zip is not covered so will seep water but at least its a separate piece to the bug net. I'll be interested to see how it fairs in a rain test though. If it can put up with a summer shower level of rain, not a bad buy at all.
@campingchrisuk16753 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Dan.
@justvin72143 жыл бұрын
To be fair that is a pretty good play tent for kids. A rubber washer would stop water getting in the pole holes but not sure I'd want kids sleeping in it out in the rain even in summer.
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
I will give it a summer test ,and in the rain
@seanwatt59733 жыл бұрын
It'll be reet.....just throw a huge tarp over it before it rains.👍
@MrMrmarkpeck3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dan why don't you use elastic band the top of the pool,s 😉👍 on the inside
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
I need to work something out mate
@bobhead62433 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan , you could try a rubber or silicon grommet for that tent pole ,It should keep out any water mate .
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
I need to try something
@sallycushing9138 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍😉😉
@dresterGTAIVplayer11 ай бұрын
Price must of gone up since re named as a teen tent, but i found a unused one on fb for fiver, think its a lot better than a cheap dome tent, you at least get a water proof rating and seems well made tho,
@SonofChurchill3 жыл бұрын
Could use but of old inner tube block hole. Don't look bad for 30 quid
@sleepyrider3 жыл бұрын
Been looking at this for a couple of weeks, like the idea of it as a tarp with added bug protection. Check out the channel Andy's East Coast (nowt to do with me btw) where he shows how to improve the waterproofing, then tests it with a hose
@frogmaster833 жыл бұрын
For the price that looks ok, I would use it. 👍
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Hi jim-bob thanks for watching
@wernernieder13 жыл бұрын
Like number 53.. from Doha Qatar. Nice to see you back in action. Cheers
@englishwoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Nice to be back in action
@SweeneyTTodd3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your reviews I have a question for you , if someone is on a low budget do you think it's better to buy a better quality looked after Pre Owned Tent rather than a New one ? Best regards Shaun