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.
@packtravelhike9 күн бұрын
Agreed. Though pad aside, it also really depends on how broad the shoulders of each person is and how tall they are. My shoulders go to the edge of the pad, so regardless of size I couldn’t condense myself any smaller!
@campingalan13 күн бұрын
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!
@packtravelhike10 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I would say if you need those extra 6L, you will be less limited. It sounds like you would prefer to heir on the side of more space, so that is an important note to consider.
@barrowpup28 күн бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike28 күн бұрын
It’s perfect when you need it.
@NothernNateАй бұрын
Looks good! 👍
@packtravelhikeАй бұрын
It is!
@user-up5yj8qx5pАй бұрын
the cooking system is not a flash, it is a zip
@packtravelhikeАй бұрын
Incorrect. It is a Flash. You can even see the word “Flash” on the handle in the video.
@AWalkOnDirtАй бұрын
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.
@packtravelhikeАй бұрын
Report back and tell me what you think of the copper spur!
@daveman5150Ай бұрын
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?
@packtravelhikeАй бұрын
Are you talking about the ones that secure the rainfly to the tent itself?
@DmitriyAdv2 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great review!
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching! Thanks for the kind words.
@1ProudAmerican4Sure2 ай бұрын
😊
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
😊
@davidgunther12822 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
For sure!
@DarkShogun162 ай бұрын
I havnt used mine on a plane yet but i do strap it down to my motorcycle for several day trips and its amazing.
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@gabriele19752 ай бұрын
I want to camp with my fifty dogs 😂😂😂
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
And the fifty dogs want to camp with you.
@gabriele19752 ай бұрын
@@packtravelhike yes they do 😆
@AnkiNorway2 ай бұрын
You’ve gotta start showing grams/kiloes on screen for your european viewers! 😅 Nice vid!
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Noted! Thanks for the feedback. 👍
@maxfactor78292 ай бұрын
Are you a meathead?
@opencountryhunter2 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you,
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tbone5412 ай бұрын
Can you tell me what high quality backpack bag I should look at for a carry on that will pass the airport size restrictions?
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
I haven’t had a problem with this one. There are smaller bags for sure, but this one will fit the most of all of the ones I’ve seen if that’s of interest to you.
@tbone5412 ай бұрын
I need a bag that will pass airline carryon standers
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Check out this comment section to learn more about my tips on how to make this more likely to pass.
@richardryan27692 ай бұрын
Blow torch
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
🔥 🔥 🔥
@MikeMike_pl2 ай бұрын
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
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Ha! Thanks for watching and the kind words! 50.80mm dog. You’re welcome 😏
@dianavelez86312 ай бұрын
Cool review thank you
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching it!
@homie-gtv3222 ай бұрын
My $35 tent from Big 5 Sporting Goods has lasted me 6 years so far. I'm good where I'm at.
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
If it works for you, good on ya!
@marinrodriguez77292 ай бұрын
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!
@packtravelhike2 ай бұрын
For sure. And if you don’t carry it in a way that looks super full or very heavy, people usually don’t bat an eye at the idea that you are just wearing a regular sized backpack. Whereas if you wear a “backpacking” backpack, the optics is that it’s stuffed full of all the things you would ever need to survive forever.
@jessicafricker71243 ай бұрын
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?
@packtravelhike3 ай бұрын
Definitely check the carrier for their dimensions limit. With that said, if you don’t stuff it to the max, they usually ignore backpacks. Worst case you can throw a couple layers on as you get onto the plane if need be.
@coreym35163 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you like yours.
@TheEffortlessMan3 ай бұрын
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. 😊
@packtravelhike3 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching! Thanks for the kind words.
@davidnunnally87823 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike3 ай бұрын
Very odd. I’ve never experienced that and I’ve owned multiple ones!
@ryanwilliams27064 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike3 ай бұрын
They may not be the lightest but they find themselves in a sweet spot for most people.
@jameslocigno17794 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike4 ай бұрын
If I can just lose 30 pounds I could carry a TV on my back and weigh the same…
@IdahoDroneMom4 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike4 ай бұрын
Felt very comfortable space wise, but not much room for storage at your feet if you were planning on that.
@joshuak96894 ай бұрын
This is pretty funny!
@packtravelhike4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
@aarontandy58904 ай бұрын
I like this guy
@packtravelhike4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kellykeep3294 ай бұрын
KZbin are a bunch of self-righteous assholes.
@henrypierce80105 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
You won’t regret getting it. Great bang for your buck!
@XCBen5 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
You’ll love this one! Thanks for watching.
@supernovaws5 ай бұрын
Drink from the pond - or it's just another ad.
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
“After drinking 10 hours of pond water, he realized his camera wasn’t filming.”
@rabbithole85925 ай бұрын
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! 👍
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Thanks for weighing in!
@yawangle905 ай бұрын
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.
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
Oh man! Sorry to hear that. For sure was a bad design.
@johnhelmuth97185 ай бұрын
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
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
The half off sale makes it a steal! Glad you are enjoying it.
@johnhelmuth97185 ай бұрын
@@packtravelhike it's on the heavier side for backpacking, but I couldn't pass it up at that sale price. Only have one minor negative - rain can land inside the tent when opening the door because there isnt an overhang at the top. If you don't zip the door all the way up, then rain cant fall in. However, it's difficult to get in/out with thst smaller opening with out brushing your back against the wer door. When it stops raining, I can temporarily push the bathtub floor inward while shaking rainwater off from the fly. Still, small amounts of water or drip can get in. I just use a bandana to wipe up that up. My other tents have always had a better overhang.
@TomasKallstrom5 ай бұрын
Which 45 liter do you recommend?
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
Don’t want to carry that extra liter eh?
@snailtrainersadventures5 ай бұрын
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
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing your experience!
@hoser77065 ай бұрын
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!😂
@packtravelhike5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@roughas1006 ай бұрын
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 ......
@packtravelhike6 ай бұрын
So I suppose the solution would be an eye mask and a fake dog 😉
@AB-kg6rk6 ай бұрын
thanx😅
@mengge3296 ай бұрын
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!
@packtravelhike6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to be making more videos soon!
@suzannestroh31946 ай бұрын
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…
@packtravelhike6 ай бұрын
For sure! The little luxuries help if you are forced to stay in your tent for a decent part of the day.
@philturinsky276 ай бұрын
For 500 bucks give or take, it should come with either longer guy lines or an additional set of longer guy lines
@packtravelhike6 ай бұрын
For sure. You can get cord cut super cheap to whatever size you want at REI.
@heather32246 ай бұрын
Can this go under the seat infrinr of you
@packtravelhike6 ай бұрын
Yep. The top can squish down so if you don’t fill it super full to the very top it has some give.
@younss12786 ай бұрын
Great Video which answers to my questions on how to explain a difference of price between both tents. Thank you
@packtravelhike6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@grey_fox77 ай бұрын
Criminally under-subbed!
@RDS6177 ай бұрын
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
@packtravelhike7 ай бұрын
Awesome way to save money! A water bottle holder would be nice but I remedied that by buying a Vapur collapsable bottle that has a built in carabiner which I have attached to the loop where the strap would go.