3-season or 4-season Tent? How Weather Should Influence Your Decision

Season ratings help determine how well a tent performs in different weather conditions. In this video, we’ll break down the key differences between 3-season and 4-season tents.
• Do you really need a 4-season tent?
• Can a 3-season tent work year-round?
• Is a 4-season tent overkill in the summer?
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[@QuakerJones268]

This is different from run of the mill wild camping videos. More detail about kit, it’s informative and interesting. A breath of fresh air for wild campers and those who enjoy the outdoors. Looking forward to seeing more. Subscribing 100%

[@ValleyandPeak]

Thank you for watching. Really appreciate the comment.

[@brianboucher9604]

Interesting post mate , subbed and looking forward to your vids 👍

[@ValleyandPeak]

Thank you for watching 😀

[@iamchriswhelan]

Alrite Dan. With season ratings I think it's great that people should understand what tent does what. In my opinion it's all relative for that individual, what there capabilities are and what there experience is. Obviously if you don't want to go out in daft conditions or find a sheltered spot you can get away with using a 3 season tent all year round with the right sleep setup and the right clothing to keep warm. Keep up the videos Chris

[@ValleyandPeak]

Than you for the comment Chris. Glad you mentioned using the right sleep setup as I think that's a very crucial part.

[@DJVOutdoors]

Yeah I used my black label Soulo at the end of June in high winds. Great video Dan, really good advice!

[@ValleyandPeak]

Perfect example of often needing a 4 season tent during the summer 😀 Thank you for the comment.

[@Leeslost]

Great job Dan , I’ve only every used my Soulo , thinking about getting a mld duomid or trail star for the warmer months

[@ValleyandPeak]

Thanks for watching. I'd definitely check out the X-Mids too.

[@michaelhanly8575]

Interesting video, look forward to more, subbed. Small point found hand in and out pockets little distracting, hope you dont mind me saying

[@ValleyandPeak]

Appreciate your comment, and thank you for watching.

[@trooperwolfie]

I've noticed over the last few years, that some tunnel tents are now being classed as 4 season. Back in the day they would have been classed as 3 season due to the pole geometry not being as strong as a semi/fully geodesic tent which can handle high winds/snow loading better. I actually witnessed a hilleberg nallo GT tunnel tent being blown all over the place on the braithwaite campsite in the lakes while a cheap eurohike semi geodesic tent fared better lol. Why do you think this change in attitude towards pole geometry has come about?

[@ValleyandPeak]

Great question. There's always been season options when it comes to tunnel tents. I think there's a misconception in the UK that tunnel tents aren't wind or winter worthy due to their design. The problem we get in the UK which often makes using a tunnel tent a little more tricky is the constant change in wind direction. Especially on the summits. Tunnel tents excel when pitched faced in the direction of the wind. Once pitched correctly they become incredibly strong. There's a reason why they are so popular on polar expeditions. Geodesic tents do a better job at shedding wind from all directions but they often lack the space a tunnel tent provides which is the trade off. The crucial aspect that makes a 4 season tent a true 4 season tent is the build quality and strength of the poles and the durability of the fabrics used. Tunnel tents have been used for over 50 years in the most challenging of conditions. I do think tunnel tents have their place but the key is to use them wisely.