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#3FULGear #Taiji2
Due to high winds on the hills I opted for a chilled out woodland camp in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in the 3F UL Gear Taiji 2 tent. It was a chance to get a first real world camp in what's becoming a really popular tent to rival competitors like the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 and higher end tents like the Big Agnes Copper Spur. If you enjoyed my video please consider buying me a coffee at www.buymeacoff... Every little helps and thank you for your support!
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[@VandrefalkTV]

Tents looking brilliant, wouldve loved if 3F UL went for silpoly, ah well. :)

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi, yes I think this one is sil outside/poly inside on the fly hence the taped seams.

[@adge_ventures4915]

Tempted by this tent........but then again I'm tempted by them all 😂 Lovely relaxing night there, sometimes its needed over a summit battering. Stay safe and well. Adge

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Felt a bit luxurious for one, that's for sure :-)

[@johncolquhoun6416]

Nice one. Think that wallet would need to be a gift 🎁 as not cheap.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

I agree John!

[@kitjohnson479]

Thanks Andrew. Looks a good setup

[@GrizzlyGaz]

I'm hoping to see you out in more challenging conditions to see what you really think about this tent with all your knowledge of other tents Andrew. How many tents do you think you owned and what was your absolute favourite and why?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Gaz, I think am about 120 plus tents so far. For that reason it's hard to nail down one favourite. I put up a video on my top ten at the time on YT which gives some insight I hope ;-) Atb A

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Big thanks to Ridge for sending me this wallet and supporting the channel! Here's the site if you want to check them out! > ridge.com/andrewpark

[@RitchieClarkVoiceover]

Ordered one and used your code, hope it helps the channel. Cracking tent btw. Cheers.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

nice quick camp, tent great for the money, sad to see the midge are back !

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Tell me about it !

[@BorderRambler]

Nice chilled camp Andrew , tent looks spacious and of course a great colour atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@ruairidhalexander7631]

Good to see more of the Tai Ji tent thanks. Just got a Lanshan 1 recently. Not sure about the fire though. Looked like you were camped on a path but also looked like a dead end?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

I thought why not use the part burned wood lying around for a quick camp fire and a chance to get rid of some of it :-)

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Beautiful scenery. 👍

[@stevec-b6214]

nice and simple, just how i like it. so tempted with this tent as a luxury roomy option to my akto.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Nice looking tent for the money Andy and a nice out the way camp spot. Atb

[@goldilocks878]

Watched whilst camping during Trotternish ridge traverse,Isle of Skye. Just completed day 2 and I am absolutely knackered with a capital F. Thanks for the video. Norrie frae Lithgae

[@markmcconnell6505]

Great review,looks a decent tent.have you seen the Ferrino Force 2 ? similar tent maybe better! Enjoying your stuff.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yes like the look of the Ferrino but i think its more of a mesh inner so wouldnt be as warm for me which I like personally.

[@ianfisher7360]

Hi, glad to hear of someone with the force 2 also. Solid tent, great stealth colour but a tad heavy. Don't need another tent, nope, no deffo not.....

[@oldhiker1789]

Have you tried the flex tail gear mosquito repeller from there video looks impressive but not seen any reviews where used in Scotland or woodlands.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

I haven't but if someone wants to send me one I'll try it :-)

[@ewengillies9826]

Nice spot to set up a relaxing camp Andrew. Those midges know the bluebloods mate. I've used a narrow strip of silicone tape to mark spots on poles so maybe an idea to help you. Thanks for sharing your night out. Bushyboy Oz.

[@MarkDack]

Nice relaxing video Andrew mate. Great way to unwind. Tent looks great, very roomy. Hope you’re well👍🏻 Cheers, atb. Mark

[@camperlists7090]

Good content as always😃😃

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Thanks for supplying the products James, all the best. Andrew

[@Fellmandave1]

Great video A as per normal plus well done on the tidy up. I appreciate the weight is low but the pack size looks extraordinarily large. Would you agree.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Dave, Not, its a bit deceptive as the bag opens at both ends when cinched giving it a large appearance. It's actually pretty compact, just my bag of spanner , throw it in the pack, style of prep!

[@grelumbass]

On the midge issue Andrew - have you tried the urban legend that is Avon Skin so Soft? It is said that the SAS use it (no doubt a vicious rumour)

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

It actually works for me Graham but wears off much quicker than cancerous deet!

[@grelumbass]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors thanks Andrew. Sorry for the delay - not sure why I didn't get a notification for your reply

[@OldFellaDave]

Looks like a freestanding version (with poles) of their Lanshan 2??

[@stevemclellan9818]

I haven't seen a review that mentions the length of the poles, I'm interested for bikepacking. Anyone know?

[@residentweavil233]

@andrew Looking at doing the coast to coast with my mate next year. can i get your thoughts on tents? I have the Cloud peak 2 and the opalus 2. Was thinking about something like the xenon 2 + for more porch space but not sure on weight and robustness of opalus 2 - lack of head room versus cloud peak 2 good height but limited vestibule etc. Noted you also tested the Xenon 2 and 2+ but also the Naturehike and £FUL gear. thoughts on 3ful for bad weather wind rain tents?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi, if I had to choose personally out of them I'd use a xenon UL 2 , I hate carrying weight but with the xenon, you don't feel your missing out on space just because it's light. Should handle any weather the coast to coast throws at you too.

[@residentweavil233]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors xenon 2 or 2+? ie with or withought extended porch

[@glenngolding6375]

We have those buggers her in thd top of Australia Northern Territory Darwin . They will eat you alive especially if start scratching cheers mate

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Great vid/camp as usual me owd cocka 👍🤙

[@dancinbear01]

Do you think it will let water in at the tie out points as seen on other videos? I received mine today and I'm swithering to seal it ? What's your thoughts, cheers

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

I think it will eventually in continuous rain so ive done mine as a precaution. A

[@dancinbear01]

@@AndrewParkOutdoorsThanks Andrew... Did you use Silicon Seal due to the material?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yes, a tube of Silnet I had lying about :-)

[@TimelordUK]

I'm thinking of buying this tent, just concerned about how rigid it would be in the wind. I'm used to a tunnel tent, but I want more head height. Did you pitch right across a path???

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Pitched it across a wee dead end of a path ( thankfully ) . I've not tried it in high winds but to be honest I wouldn't take it out in them personally. It's guess work based on experience but it has large panels that I imagine will bend in in higher winds. A good roomy ' below the treeline' model for me and the wife.

[@dougieranger]

I was away last weekend and the midges were out and about. Any breeze more than 4 or 5 mph and they hide away in the grass though. Tent looked okay Andrew but definitely not for summits.