3F UL Lanshan 2 Modifications with Upgrades & Pitching Tips

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Absolutely brilliant little hacks here for the Lanshan 2. I love those pegs and the ram hooks for the doors. Very creative! Happy Hiking 🥾- Julia

[@ashropshirelad]

Thanks for watching Julia, all the very best, GJ. XX

[@jasonphillips8302]

Got rid of the rams head completely. Extra peg per door and the bungees. Job done, aids opening the door for nocturnal urination missions. That spot in the wind is a bugger! Had a pole down in the night ! Land shan becomes a bivvy very quickly. Loving the door additional lines

[@ashropshirelad]

Ha HA! I've had that, couldn't be arsed to get out and put it back up if I remember! just lay in it and went back to sleep!!! Cheers for watching and commenting. atb, GJ

[@jeffjohnstone4362]

It's quite a resilient tent as it is. I'd love to see how bad the weather it will stand now!

[@ashropshirelad]

I think is more a 'piece of mind' thing for me, I wouldn't knowingly take that tent out in a storm but if I get caught out I think it would stand a chance!!

[@nathanmason5337]

saw this video and subscribed straight away brilliant little mods that will definitely help. Id love to see a video on how to sew the extra tie out points on?.

[@ashropshirelad]

Cheers Boss, Love my lanshan, those little tweaks improve it more, I'm sure there are more improvements by now.

[@KeirMurphy]

I've done the bungee mod on the Pro version for the groundsheet and the bathtub - 30cm of bungee for the groundsheet/footprint, and 20cm for the bathtub. It keeps the Bathtub much more upright and consistent & easier to pitch if you're "rubbish"!. Not sure if 30 & 20 cm would be right for the normal version - the footprint might be the same size as the bathtub for the normal Lanshan 2

[@ashropshirelad]

Hi there, Thanks for watching and getting touch I’m fairly sure it was at least 3mm, might have been 4mm. If you make the loops short enough you’ll get some tension on there which will stop it flapping Also wrap around the pole a couple of times will help too

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I just got a Lanshan. This was very helpful!!

[@ashropshirelad]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was useful

[@dylanagli1577]

Hey what about the hook used to attach the vestibule doors, the double hook extended from the peg, could you provide a link for that? Many thanks! Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ashropshirelad]

Hi there. the only place I'm aware that sells those is Zpacks over in the USA, you get shafted on the postage so my advice is to buy about 10 and pay one lost of postage and then sell the others to make your costs back.

[@dylanagli1577]

@@ashropshirelad Awesome I found them. Thank you. The Lanshan doesn’t seem to be as popular in the US. I have one ordered. Been loving all of the modification videos. I plan on using loop aliens combined with reflective guy lines, as well as shock cord combined with the double clip at vestibule doors. Should be an excellent lightweight tent! I also plan on doing some extra seam sealing. Do you think that is necessary on the lanshan 2 double wall model?

[@hinrichfuchs]

I don´t want to get on your nerv.... but a lot of your article links are not working any longer 😞 Maybe, if you have time and the fun of doing something about it - I m in love with your upgrades!!!!

[@ashropshirelad]

Sorry for the delay, beem out the loop for a while. I need to go back and update those, thanks for spotting that. Cheers. GJ xx

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I like the modifications. I haven’t tested mine out yet properly. Thanks for the tips.

[@ashropshirelad]

No problem 👍

[@BulldogBadger]

Some cracking mods there mate! I wrongly assumed that those ground anchors had the guy lines into the slot, I didnt realise they went through that thick bungee cord, thats a cracking idea 👍

[@ashropshirelad]

They are a great idea those anchors, only really need two for the Lanshan swell. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffjohnstone4362]

You have the choice to do either with the Titan Ground anchors. Great pegs.

[@petedevon]

Great tips well explained. Just taken delivery of the lanshan 2 Pro and will definitely be adding some if not all of these mods. Titan pegs a little hard to get hold of at the moment though (must be good) Thanks again

[@ashropshirelad]

Glad it was helpful!, Not as excited about the Titan Pegs as I was, it seems that 'longer is better'. there are a few videos about putting them all to the test and the long 9 inch groundhogs we're the best it seems

[@CampingDan85]

Great video and excellent modifications. I recently took delivery of the Lanshan 2,I will definitely get myself some of them pegs and the extra peg out points seems like a great idea. Thank you for sharing. ATB Dan.👍👍👍👍

[@ashropshirelad]

Good choice!, you'll have a good time with that, so much room in that thing, being able to sit up in a tent at my age is a must now I think!!

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

Some more great tips mate. Looks like your all set for when can go out again. Some simple adjustments and hopefully all work out. Great video ATB Adam 👍👍

[@ashropshirelad]

Cheers Adam, nearly there👍🏻👍🏻

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

@@ashropshirelad I know bud can't wait. Be nice to finally meet up with yiu 👍

[@zeezeewildcamptv8403]

Another good vid Gordon with some good mods, hopefully we can all get back out soon and test them overnight 👍🏻

[@ashropshirelad]

Can't wait!

[@kayakmaccaz9256]

Where can I order the rams heads from in the UK?

[@cleoburywalks1286]

Brilliant tent hacks mate. I'll do them all to my Lanshan. Cheers.

[@ashropshirelad]

If you need any tips for the sewing bud give me a shout. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Some great tips there 👍Just got myself a Lanshan 2 so I'll be stealing some of these tips 🤓

[@ashropshirelad]

You are most welcome sir, I've learned a few tricks from you vids. Thanks for watching.XX

[@wozwandering4255]

Great content Gordon loving these tips 💪💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ashropshirelad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MegaMastiffman]

Outstanding! Very well done! Thank you

[@ashropshirelad]

Thank you too!

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Great tips Gordon and like you say for the price and weight it's an awesome little tent

[@ashropshirelad]

Totally agree, can't knock the old Lanshan!!

[@DaveOutdoors]

Some great mods to the lanshan. Will have to undertake these to mine 👍

[@ashropshirelad]

Happily do that for you boss.

[@jimmyhii3]

do you remember what height you've set your poles to in this video? I'm in the process of buying poles, but I'm not tall and many poles that feel good to me only extend to 120cm. Is this enough? I've seen people recommending you set the poles to 125 or 130cm for better airflow and less slack in the inner.

[@ashropshirelad]

I can’t be sure as all the numbers have worn off my poles 🤣. Sounds about right though

[@neillawson4252]

Really useful vid ,did you say zpack sells the rams head tensioners ?cheers again,neil

[@ashropshirelad]

They do, the only place to buy them apparently. Woth getting a few and selling some on to cover the post costs

[@WoodsmanocD86]

Some great mods there mate... 👍🏽 Got the cloud peak sat at home with your guideline mods... just need to bloody get out now hey!! 🏕 🤙🏾

[@ashropshirelad]

Won't be long now and then April 12th it'll hammer it down!!!

[@valentinlafosse3697]

Hello I am French and I watch your videos they are fantastic, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge I'm sorry but my English is very bad

[@ashropshirelad]

Thankyou so much for the kind words. Sorry its taken me so long

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Nice vid. Is the inner attached to the outter when arrives

[@ashropshirelad]

Yes, it is, Lanshan is a decent tent...Highly recommend

[@oddmanout98]

Like what you’ve done, some great suggestions. I think I might just have to get myself a Lanshan 2. Need to find out a bit more about the new ‘pro’ version as well? Is it just that the inner is permanently attached? Thank you.

[@ashropshirelad]

Yes, just the 'door ends' attached straight to the fly, makes it lighter and roomier. not tried one myself but tempted.

[@charliemerricks8757]

Hiya. I’m having problems finding those metal double hooks. Costs a crazy amount to import them from the Zpacks website so I was wondering where you got yours from?

[@ashropshirelad]

Hi Charlie, sorry a bit late with the reply, I ordered mine from Zpacks in the end and just looked away from the screen when they added the postage and just pressed the 'buy now' button! I did see someone on ebay that had bought a 100 and was selling them but I think he shifted them all

[@cavehillrock...wildcamping]

Good stuff! Always interesting to see what improvements can be made - My own Lanshan mods are similar, though I have made them all optional to use or pitch like 3f Ul intended depending on wind strength, (though I've had these tents out in some serious weather without any changes!) thnx for the sub, happy to do likewise...atb Sinco

[@brookstyler3666]

I guess Im quite off topic but does anyone know a good website to watch new tv shows online?

[@garrettmateo3653]

@Brooks Tyler Flixportal :D

[@brookstyler3666]

@Garrett Mateo thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) Appreciate it!!

[@garrettmateo3653]

@Brooks Tyler glad I could help =)

[@acnud]

Good tips, thanks for sharing. Love the Lanshan 2 🏕️ best value lightweight tent out there.

[@ashropshirelad]

Totally agree! It's been carried a fair few miles now and feel very at home when I'm lay out in the Lanshan. Cheers for the comment. all the best. GJ XX

[@tbrowniscool]

Hey, would you think this tent would have enough room for a guy that's 5 foot 11? Using a Extra wide thermarest pad? Great tips btw those peg claws look brilliant

[@ashropshirelad]

Don't see why not, that's exctly the same height and thermarest as me so yes .

[@tbrowniscool]

@@ashropshirelad Thanks mate, one more question. Do you regret or have any opinion on the grey colour ass opposed to the green or Khaki? I was thinking the light must be nice coming through in grey? Thanks, subbed

[@ashropshirelad]

@@tbrowniscool yeah, I’d rather have a khaki one as the white looks a bit like an iceberg when it’s pitched in a green field 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tbrowniscool]

@@ashropshirelad Thanks good to know!

[@JackKlumpass]

Hello mate - Are those ground anchors the sml, med or large ones?

[@ashropshirelad]

Hi Vinnie, I think mine are the medium, they only did the one size when I bought them. I belive they do a large now. In all honesty though I dont really rate them, I'd get two delta pegs for the main lines if I were you and some longer pegs for the rest.

[@tommoore990]

Hi mate, any links for the metal clips on the door guy lines? (bunny ear things) cheers :)

[@northernimagesphotography]

zpacks.com/products/double-hook-apparatus-1 I’ve done away with them though and just gone with the 2 bungees hooked over a peg with just the single line out to a peg from the apex. Cheaper and easier to get in and out at night.

[@ashropshirelad]

Cheers for sending that link chap..

[@BallfamilyAdventures]

some great little tips in that mate! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@ashropshirelad]

No problem 👍 Cheers Nick,

[@WildAstro]

Nice one Gordy. How did you attach those new metal hooks mate? Did it require stitching to get them secured on the fabric loop or not?

[@ashropshirelad]

No mate, they come as a unit with that line-lock as part of them. Just unthreaded the plastic one and added that to the guy lines

[@whmmswrrld]

This is great. Thanks for this!

[@ashropshirelad]

Glad you liked it!

[@whitetongueoutdoors]

Thanks for both videos. Stay safe. atb

[@ashropshirelad]

Thanks, you too!

[@antduke2361]

What's the best inbetween poke length for the tent ..?

[@ashropshirelad]

I reckon about 115cm is about right, Dave pegs his out first and then just raises the poles after to get it tight.

[@blackmountainadventures]

Mint video buddy 👍

[@ashropshirelad]

Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Look forward to meeting up at the end of the month. atb, GJ

[@boredcamperz7548]

Great ideas on the mods. Question tho, which direction would you pitch if its windy?

[@ashropshirelad]

I believe they say 'side on' so the doors are at right angles, not sure if I agree but that's the advice!!

[@ianwoods4020]

HI did you stitch the extra loops on the side of the doors by hand? would you suggest it?

[@ashropshirelad]

Hi there, I used a little sewing machine to sew them on. I wrapped a bit of webbing in some goretex seam tape and then ironed it so it stayed in place while I sewed them on.

[@ianwoods4020]

@@ashropshirelad good job I sewed by hand it did the job, held well so far for a few nights so far

[@ianwoods4020]

and more space and a tighter hold of the tent!

[@colinhutton9704]

What length of cord did you put on the ground sheet corners?

[@ashropshirelad]

I. Ant remember. I pitched it first, then ran two cords out to the main corner pegs and two lengths of bunjee cord to the other two. Then when I pitch it now, I peg that first and it puts my pegs roughly in the right place

[@moosteroutdoors88]

Cracking tips pal going to do them on my lanshan👍👍👍😎😎

[@ashropshirelad]

Have fun

[@letsramblewithrebecca7071]

Great tips, thank you. 😊

[@ashropshirelad]

You are so welcome!

[@thatunfitbloke]

Top mods Gordon. Was really tempted to get a Lanshan and try it out but I think my wife would divorce me if I bought any more tents at the moment 😅. I got the titan pegs too, just need to get out and test them properly now. Stay safe, cheers Paul. 🍻

[@ashropshirelad]

I think she'd forgive you for a Lanshan, don't forget, they're only twenty quid off eBay

[@thatunfitbloke]

@@ashropshirelad oh yeah I forgot 😂😂

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Great setup video Gordon .... might be adopting some of those mods although knowing my lazy ass maybe not !! 😂🤣 hope you guys can get out there soon making adventure videos .... ATB Dave Mc

[@ashropshirelad]

Ha Ha! it took me a while, was thinking about it for months!

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

@@ashropshirelad 😂😆

[@MrSilver261]

brilliant thanks what a great review

[@ashropshirelad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PackBoots]

Great vid Gordon. My Lanshan 2 arrived this week and definitely will look at implementing some of these ideas. Did you swap out all your guy ropes for something more robust?

[@ashropshirelad]

Evening, I haven't tinkered with the lines on the Lanshan, I think they're pretty strong to be fair, (at least as strong as the fabric they're attached to anyway!). Might be a thought though, I have plenty of paracord left over. Cheers.. GJ

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Some great tips there Gordon, you should put your name down for Dragon's Den! 😂. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ashropshirelad]

Great idea, knowing my luck, I'd end up getting into business with the Fugly one!!

[@WildCampingWelshman]

@@ashropshirelad 😂😂😂

[@angrycamping]

Sorry it's taken me so long to subscribe. I've seen you pop up in Dave's vids like forever, and you always seemed not so accessible, if you don't mind my saying. Just watched this vid, as I have exact same tent and colour and it turns out you are the boy! Brilliant vid, subbed and sorry to have judged by your prev associated cover 😅

[@ashropshirelad]

Ha Ha. I live in Daves shadow🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

great vid gord, ive got the lanshan 2 pro, used it for the first time on wednesday night at devils kitchen, loved it, im looking at doing some mods to mine, im abit concerned about sowing on top of the original stitching though, im the guy with the orange montane trousers on daves fb group you were taking the piss out of the other day lol, giz a sub gord, help us out with the channel

[@ashropshirelad]

Ha ha! Sorry chap, I thought I was already subbed. Myself and Dave were watching your vid just last night. Good stuff chap. Mine is the standard version so the fly sheet has a stitched edge. I got some 5mm webbing and folded it in half, then I got a short piece of iron on seam tape and folded that in half (I made a small incision to the tape to that the webbing poked through it and then ironed that onto the edge of the fly over the stitched seam. Then I ran it through the sewing machine along the same place as the original stitching and then attached a length of guy line with a tensioner. They aren’t as good as factory finish I’ll admit but at the end of the day they are just for a bit of extra piece of mind. Those tents are pretty bombproof to be fair.

[@Surviveh843]

I bet the ground your setting up on is like sleeping on a mattress 😅

[@tomleddingham8868]

A lanshan 2 fish 🐠

[@ashropshirelad]

I've tried to work it out but don't get the 'fish' thing?

[@tomleddingham8868]

@@ashropshirelad that’s what the tent is named after the lanshan fish in the tropics

[@ashropshirelad]

@@tomleddingham8868 ahhh! Didn’t know that. Every days a school day🤣🤣

[@1invag]

9 dollars for those little line lock things... Then starting from 30 dollars for UK delivery.... I ain't paying over triple what I'm spending on actual items for just postage. Ludicrous

[@ashropshirelad]

I know, its a bloody rip-off isnt it, its the only place to get them from though, If you keep an eye out in some of the Facebook groups. a few people have bought a load and paid for one lot of shipping and then sell them over here to recoup the money.

[@albeklik8055]

You will find out in the future what a waste of money on a flimsy tent🙂

[@ashropshirelad]

Cheers, I think they are great value for money, had mine three years now and not a thing wrong with it.

[@albeklik8055]

It takes only one time

[@ashropshirelad]

Where’s your sense of adventure 🤣🤣🤣

[@mzafonte6840]

Are you a smoker ?

[@ashropshirelad]

Any relevance to that question pal? just wondering.