I always see people talking about two person tents being too small for two people and then they put in a GIANT pad to show it. Man idk I just sleep on the ground.

Hi there, from Ouray, Colorado! I am wanting to transition to backpack/carry on luggage. I do travel for work. But, my work travels are either I fly my boss to a location and hang out for the duration we are there; then fly him back. Or, I fly him there and airline back home to Colorado. I am mid 50s; and hoping to retire in a couple of years. So, while still working, I'm envisioning mostly just flying on US carriers; maybe taking my wife on 1 or 2 international trips per year. After retiring, I would like to transition to heading out on 2-3 month international trips (I am very well traveled, but I do want to get my wife those opportunities); then returning home for a month or two, then repeat. I do work out daily also; but that is just walking. So, maybe aside from bringing some very walk friendly shoes too, I don't need a bunch of work out gear. I currently carry a 17 inch laptop; which is due for modernizing soon. I will definitely downsize to a 15 inch when I do that next! So....I am struggling to decide between a Farpoint 40L and one of these Porter 46L. I do like the option of "better to have the space and not need it" than "Need the space and don't have it". Though I'd love not to get one, I'm totally down to getting one of those "personal item" packs too such as the Daylite or Daylight Plus's from Osprey. Thank you very much for this awesome video highlighting the 46L!

I've used mine four times and I love it. I am cutting my pack weight in other ways. This will have to be a luxury item for me.

Looks good! 👍

the cooking system is not a flash, it is a zip

On the PCT and sending home an Xmid pro 1 for a copper spur long. Even on dry mostly nights my foot box of my quilt touches the wall of the Xmid and gets damp. Xmid is a great tent..very light but the copper spur comes in the long version.

Can you please help me? There's a clip inside the Rainfly that is exactly like the clips which are attached to the footprint. What is the clip on the rainfly for?

Thanks for a great review!

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Drive around, look for an active construction site, walk up and ask them if you could have a small piece of Tyvek. Works great as a footprint.

I havnt used mine on a plane yet but i do strap it down to my motorcycle for several day trips and its amazing.

I want to camp with my fifty dogs 😂😂😂

You’ve gotta start showing grams/kiloes on screen for your european viewers! 😅 Nice vid!

Are you a meathead?

Great video. Thank you,

Can you tell me what high quality backpack bag I should look at for a carry on that will pass the airport size restrictions?

I need a bag that will pass airline carryon standers

Blow torch

One of the best review I have ever seen. Laught a lot about two inch dog (although I'm from Europe and we use metrics system here) :D

Cool review thank you

My $35 tent from Big 5 Sporting Goods has lasted me 6 years so far. I'm good where I'm at.

Here's thought based on the adage that wear black is slimming😂 A black backpack may not actually be small(er) in real life dimensions, but if u pack it up smartly and cinch things down it will LOOK smaller due to the optical illusion that the color black plays on your eyes. This will allow u to get away with being maybe a bit over dimensions and avoid checked bag fees!

I'm looking for a bag to take as a carry-on to Europe this summer, and plan to be flying Lufthansa and ITA Airways. I really love this pack design and style, but should I be worried about the 46 X 40 X 31 cm dimensions?

Great Comparison and review! I bought the Copper Spur HV UL3 Long (for two people) and I can't tell you how much the minimal extra weight and pack space is worth it. It is so nice for rainy days to have room inside to move around. I agree with wind for the awning but it is nice to be able to cook underneath it when it is raining and I have had no issues with rain leaking off the sides into the tent. I love it so much that I'm eying the UL2 for single backpacking.

Thank you for making such a comprehensive review video of these two tents; your effort is appreciated. Done in an entertaining manner but very informative as well. God bless. 😊

Mine ripped on the initial setup. Rainfly tab tore off. Maybe I got a bad one. Overall, the components and fit seem stressed almost to max, too close to breaking, for my comfort. Impressive but stressful. I can handle a little more weight for less stress. Maybe the wrong tent for me.

My go to has been the REI flash air 2 love it but I was hoping to get a flash 2 freestanding tent before they discontinued it... So far REI has a quality product and their warranty is fantastic, I challenge any other company to match their service/warranty at that price point.

This guy must have gotten a bad piece of salmon. 😂😂😂😂 Just got a MiniMo this week. Perfect for cooking as well as boiling water. Thru hikers who have had a bad experience with alcohol stoves and flimsy heat shields, know what I mean when I say I’ll take the extra ounces for the stability and speed. I can always lose a few pounds of love handles to make up for it. 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ good review.

You said you were 5,11”. How well did you fit length wise in the Copper Spur? I’m trying to decide if I should get the regular or the long version.

This is pretty funny!

I like this guy

KZbin are a bunch of self-righteous assholes.

I just bought one today with my yearly 20% off. It meets my anticipated use cases of car camping and weekend hikes. Thanks for the review.

Thanks for the review. My wife and I are excited to try this one out. The Sierra Nevada one we had did us well. Time to retire it.

Drink from the pond - or it's just another ad.

After comparing the Farpoint 40 and the Porter 46, I've come to the conclusion that the Porter is not only a better design but also better quality. I thought the Farpoint was an awesome bag until I began looking into the Porter. I'm going to grab one end of the month. I plan on doing some traveling this spring/summer. One bag travel is my style! 👍

4:09 laptop compartment on the far side was not only bad for weight distribution, but also exposed the corner of laptop to external force, which cracked the screen of my Surface Pro when I set the fully packed bag down.

I bought it during that 1/2 off sale! Needed a 2-person tent that I would actually share with another camper. Used it once so far this past summer on a short in/out backpacking trip to Twin Lakes, Desolation Wilderness, CA. Will definitely be my go-to shelter when I plan to basecamp for couple days w/ company. When it rained, my 10 year old son and I had plenty of room to hang out and play cards. The tougher floor material and footprint also gave me some peace of mind. Kids can be less mindful and rough. LOL

Which 45 liter do you recommend?

Hi Stumbled across your video, Well made, I've Hiked PCT,AT, and CDT and my tent of choice was the Big Agnes Flycreek HV UL3, I love the extra room and the weight is very similar to the 2. Plus this is my home for 6 months , I had planned to Hike the Florida trail so Brought the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 again a 3 man and i love it, love the two doors and yes i use the Porch which is great on a warm evening , Haven't used in wet storms but have had a few windy nights SO just a 3 man tent for a solo hiker but all my gear fits inside.. But im yet to take my dog, Like you i always swear by the footprint and if its really Crappy ground i sometime put a layer of tyvek inside Havnt had a puncture in my Pad yet!! (but over kill) Once again great video snailtrainer

Great breakdown, thanks. I have the bikepack versions of both. Don’t love either but neither are bad, just not great. But what tent is? The Tigerwall is just a better version of the Fly Creek so great for backpacking. The Copper Spur is nice for kayaking where freestanding is nice. The MSR Freelite (2015) is roomier at 50” wide at both ends but shorter in height. No fist pumps of victory!😂

I've got the copper spur 1 in olive green , I'm 6'5" and I find it roomy . Bit too bright inside compared to my old tunnel tent so yeah the Tiger wall would let way too much light through for me. Really like the olive green colour , just wish it would block more outside light . As for letting a dog inside...... well I've seen in other videos they tend to put holes in the floor with their claws , unintentionally of course. Having a footprint doesn't help ......

thanx😅

I enjoy your videos so much. I bumped into this video by algorithm because I was deciding between tiger wall UL2 and Hornet 2 and watched bunch of related videos. This video literally answered all my questions and helped me made my decision. Then I watched all your videos, because they are entertaining. I found they are all informative, thorough, and most importantly, hilarious. I can tell how much effort you’ve put into them. Please keep making new content! You are doing a great job!

Nice thank you! The veranda vestibule setup functions best as a cooking area in bad weather. Having two sides to work with improves your chances of being able to cook in the lee of the prevailing wind. But if this is on your mind, I agree with the reviewer when suggesting that buyers always size UP on the CSHVUL series. Not just because of the 25 inch pad problem (good call!). But because if you are likely to be tent bound in bad weather, cooking out of this amazing tent, you will want and need the extra space. I own three CSHVUL2s and everyone on my trips gets his or her own tent…

For 500 bucks give or take, it should come with either longer guy lines or an additional set of longer guy lines

Can this go under the seat infrinr of you

Great Video which answers to my questions on how to explain a difference of price between both tents. Thank you

Criminally under-subbed!

Love this pack just got back from a 2 month Thailand trip. I put a small 20L pack inside for day trips. Never had to pay for check in bag always carry on so saved money on flights. My only issue is it’s a little short for my 21” torso but it’s not a deal breaker and wish it had a water bottle holder. 20-25lbs carries perfect but I have over stuffed it with over 30lbs