I do understand your time constraint!!! Time is money, after all....
I am fairly content with my Hex 3, acquired 7-8 years ago, but despite intensive curiousity on my part, I've actually earned NOTHING from your disappointing effort.
@joe25ification 'Time' as in the 'Time limits placed on video in YouTube'. If you've had your Hex for 8 years, what on earth do you expect to learn from these videos? All it is designed to do is explain any new features or changes to the established product to enable people to be more informed about their shelter choice. Which I hope it has done. Sorry to dissapoint you, but just what are you expecting from all this free content on YouTube produced by people who share a passion?
The BD and Hex are extremely similar products and both are well-proven shelters for ski touring in Canadian Rockies. Perhaps conditions are different in England.
Adding discussion of various other of pyramid shelters would improve this video. BD "Megamid" is I believe, slightly larger, cheaper and lighter. In theory, Hex is more windproof. There are at least several others. All are excellent I'd guess.
NYC gets significantly more rain, and more intense storms, than London, But my old Hex has a tiny leak.. because I am too lazy to fix it.. But heck, I LIKE getting dripped on (unlike y'all effete Euros).
@joe25ification The video was a review of the SL3, not all Pyramids as I didn't have the time. The BD does have a bigger footprint, but is actually smaller inside and at 6'2" I don't find there's as much 'useful' room inside it. The guy tabs are none adjustable, so next to useless and it really needs additional loops sewn in along the base in between these tabs to provide extra stability as it really does catch the wind. The BD is more a summer chill shelter than 3 season winter.
@Shewie01 Yes it would help of course, but I found when I tried something with the same base, it was still too small and sank in damp ground. The side stand plate, was by far the best way to go, or a jam jar lid.
Thanks for the good review and some handy tips. Would have been great though to see how you set it up including the nest in combination with the rain fly.
I've been looking for a good lightweight tent. Then only problem is that I am tall (6'5"). Do you think this tent would for me? It seems like it may be a little tight.
This is the first of your vids I have watched and you have an excellent presentation style. I was thinking of purchasing a Go-Lite Shangri-La 3. Your review has made me want one even more. If I may, I am of the opinion that you should always subtract at least 1 and with some designs even 2 or 3 "bodies" from what manufactures of tents claim for their tent capacities. I've never seen a 2 man tent that 2 men that weren't any bigger than 5'7" and more than 75 kilos in size.Thanks for a great vid.
Anyone know anything about the ShangriLa 3 part weights? My '09 shelter is 24oz.., my 2010 shelter is 23oz., '09 floor 22oz., 2010 floor is 19oz. although the GoLite claimed weight is 15oz., the 2010 nest is 32oz. while it is claimed to be 29oz on the golite website. Have verified with many scales. Can anyone explain the weight discrepancies? Also, the materiel of the 2010 is claimed to be stronger than the older silnylon SL3's but how about durability? Wouldn't let 1 spark hit the 2010!
now that winter begins, how's this shelter hold up against snow if staked out good and snow pushed up around the outer edge a few inches deap? any one know if it would hold up and work good?
one of if not THE best review of anything i've ever watched. Brilliant. answered every possible question and i liked the kick stand pad idea. im ordering mine now. cheers from ca.
Excellent review. Covered all the points. Especially appreciate the notes on the difference between the 2010 model and previous models. Nice addition of the pole plate.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful in making a selection.
bartingram 1 month ago
Great video, thanks for all the details, great to see it live and also what it packs down to.
scorpionboy3 2 months ago
I do understand your time constraint!!! Time is money, after all....
I am fairly content with my Hex 3, acquired 7-8 years ago, but despite intensive curiousity on my part, I've actually earned NOTHING from your disappointing effort.
Sorry!
joe25ification 3 months ago
@joe25ification 'Time' as in the 'Time limits placed on video in YouTube'. If you've had your Hex for 8 years, what on earth do you expect to learn from these videos? All it is designed to do is explain any new features or changes to the established product to enable people to be more informed about their shelter choice. Which I hope it has done. Sorry to dissapoint you, but just what are you expecting from all this free content on YouTube produced by people who share a passion?
TheOutdoorsStation 3 months ago
The BD and Hex are extremely similar products and both are well-proven shelters for ski touring in Canadian Rockies. Perhaps conditions are different in England.
joe25ification 3 months ago
Adding discussion of various other of pyramid shelters would improve this video. BD "Megamid" is I believe, slightly larger, cheaper and lighter. In theory, Hex is more windproof. There are at least several others. All are excellent I'd guess.
NYC gets significantly more rain, and more intense storms, than London, But my old Hex has a tiny leak.. because I am too lazy to fix it.. But heck, I LIKE getting dripped on (unlike y'all effete Euros).
joe25ification 3 months ago
@joe25ification The video was a review of the SL3, not all Pyramids as I didn't have the time. The BD does have a bigger footprint, but is actually smaller inside and at 6'2" I don't find there's as much 'useful' room inside it. The guy tabs are none adjustable, so next to useless and it really needs additional loops sewn in along the base in between these tabs to provide extra stability as it really does catch the wind. The BD is more a summer chill shelter than 3 season winter.
TheOutdoorsStation 3 months ago
Useful video thanks Bob
Do you think a rubber ferrule from a walking stick/crutch would work for the foot of the pole?
Shewie01 5 months ago
@Shewie01 Yes it would help of course, but I found when I tried something with the same base, it was still too small and sank in damp ground. The side stand plate, was by far the best way to go, or a jam jar lid.
TheOutdoorsStation 5 months ago
@TheOutdoorsStation Thanks Bob, I'll keep my eye out for a stand plate
Shewie01 5 months ago
@Shewie01 Not sure it would fit. I use a plastic folding cup, cost less than a ferrule when bought in a surplus store.
interlinga 3 months ago
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but there's something "so right" about this tent! Thanx for posting
OzClawhammer 6 months ago
Thank you for putting together this video so well, it's been very informative.
viktoriavass 6 months ago
Do you have any solutions for the Leki Aergon w/ Speedlock?
lensgrabber 8 months ago
@lensgrabber No I don't sorry. I wish I did. Just when I come up with a solution for the twist lock kind of poles, they go and change the design LOL!
TheOutdoorsStation 3 months ago
Thanks for the good review and some handy tips. Would have been great though to see how you set it up including the nest in combination with the rain fly.
WorldWideWanderlust 8 months ago
Im sorry with that pole in the middle It does not look like there is enough room.
KuanTii 8 months ago
I heard someone complaining the fabric wasn't very durable. Have you had any problems with tears?
sab611 9 months ago
exellent review!
thank you very much.
a fantastic job for a fantastic tent :)
WoOk1982 11 months ago
I've been looking for a good lightweight tent. Then only problem is that I am tall (6'5"). Do you think this tent would for me? It seems like it may be a little tight.
TheUrbanPrepper 11 months ago
@TheUrbanPrepper You might want to go to 'appy trails.com , and look at what they have.
I am 6'4" so I know what you are thinking about. Happy hunting.
reachoutandtouchme 10 months ago
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Jollyprez 11 months ago
nice review, sweet euro campground footage at the end.
bergbryce 1 year ago
This is the first of your vids I have watched and you have an excellent presentation style. I was thinking of purchasing a Go-Lite Shangri-La 3. Your review has made me want one even more. If I may, I am of the opinion that you should always subtract at least 1 and with some designs even 2 or 3 "bodies" from what manufactures of tents claim for their tent capacities. I've never seen a 2 man tent that 2 men that weren't any bigger than 5'7" and more than 75 kilos in size.Thanks for a great vid.
hoosierarcher 1 year ago
"Considerably lighter then the old Shangria-la 3"
What are you talking about?
The 2010 Shangri-la 3 (main body) is about 2 ounces heavier then the 2009 model.
dinnerandashow 1 year ago
Anyone know anything about the ShangriLa 3 part weights? My '09 shelter is 24oz.., my 2010 shelter is 23oz., '09 floor 22oz., 2010 floor is 19oz. although the GoLite claimed weight is 15oz., the 2010 nest is 32oz. while it is claimed to be 29oz on the golite website. Have verified with many scales. Can anyone explain the weight discrepancies? Also, the materiel of the 2010 is claimed to be stronger than the older silnylon SL3's but how about durability? Wouldn't let 1 spark hit the 2010!
mostcanwait 1 year ago
now that winter begins, how's this shelter hold up against snow if staked out good and snow pushed up around the outer edge a few inches deap? any one know if it would hold up and work good?
PHARRAOH 1 year ago
And the Shangri-la-2 2010 ? :-)
akwelfolhi 1 year ago
can you do a review of the 5? I would like to see if you can truely get 4 persons in a 5. I want a light weight family tent.
tritan1 1 year ago
one of if not THE best review of anything i've ever watched. Brilliant. answered every possible question and i liked the kick stand pad idea. im ordering mine now. cheers from ca.
PHARRAOH 1 year ago
Excellent review. Covered all the points. Especially appreciate the notes on the difference between the 2010 model and previous models. Nice addition of the pole plate.
Woodenarrows 1 year ago
i bought this tent and it´s really great
KapitaenPommes 1 year ago
Nice!
blalock78 1 year ago
1:51 "..beautifull to hold as if you're into a pole-sorta thing.." ROFL ahahahaha ;-)
Interesting product and a nice vid, well made and great tips also, thanks!
masterdurchgriff 1 year ago