3ful Gear Taiji 2 tent- Checking the TENT before camping

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

I really like your channel as a Guide Leader for over 20 years and with over 50 years of camping experience I would like to pass on some knowledge. If you roll up the doors from the inside you will find that the rain rolls off and does not create puddles. I hope this helps. Take care Gill

[@joinmeoutdoors]

I've seen quite a few people using and reviewing this tent, but you STILL have that knack of showing and demonstrating things really clearly. I bet you don't even think about it, and you just do it instinctively, but...great job 👌 I love the colour of it, and hadn't appreciated just how massive it is till I saw your video!

[@paumartinez5842]

Brilliantly done once again. Camperlists are much cheaper than anywhere. I will consider buying one

[@robertpiehler9318]

yes nice price

[@shaunhiggins1545]

It’s a cool tent. Copied from the Hilleberg Rogen. My friend has the Taiji and I have the Rogen. Pretty good for the enormous price difference. In wind we found Taiji bent a lot more, but other than that extremely good value. Rogen used poles sleeves including for short cross pole vs Taiji external clips. Both fun tents and great for the weight.

[@Sir-Kay]

His facial expression when he realised the lil clip went onto the wrong pole was priceless, scratched his head & tried it again & boom!

[@montyollie]

I'm even later to the party than you are! This is the first I've heard of this one. I have the Lanshan but I get wet in it every time as my head and toes touch the small angle walls. This is much more up my alley.

[@steveb1972]

Great tent and a perfect colour to fit in with most landscapes.

[@Woodyinnewjersey]

Good to see some Air Max 90s on here

[@markatchison9974]

A very similar tent to the Sierra Designs Meteor 2 & the Naturehike Nebula 2, & probably many others. The short cross pole at the top makes all the difference to the height & stability, & the two openings are a campers dream. We could finally be getting very close to the perfect 3 season tent here.

[@ipedros7]

Other than the poles on outside of outer, yes copy of some tents, and same design as say my Sierra Designs meteor 2 3000.

[@markatchison9974]

@@ipedros7 I've had my Meteor 2 on 12 camps so far, & I'd say it's a better tent than some that cost twice as much. Very stable for such a high sided tent.

[@foggy460]

Well you've sold the tent to me, that's for sure. That looks like a great little tent. Can't wait for a review after you use it. Thank you for a great video.

[@camperlists7090]

Nice 3f Taiji 2 review--- Camperlists

[@mattceillam6848]

Taiji 2 has some similarities to cloud peak 2, both are excellent tents. I also bought from Camperlists

[@robertpiehler9318]

Great explainer video

[@christophewaeles3767]

For less than £200, it's a good deal to get a tent with good quality and stability.😉😉

[@camperlists7090]

a set of tent pole hooks + 4 wind ropes (Specially for European windy weather)

[@damonoriente736]

A silly small thing, but one that I really like, is the bag. You don't need to have an industrial press to get it small enough to go back into the factory bag. Very nice feature that makes using it easier. Esp if you are packing up in the rain and you are trying to get it packed in a hurry.

[@j78987]

The footprint can be semi-permanently attached to the tent, so you might as well use it, since it requires zero extra effort to pitch once it has been attached the first time.

[@feel.the.need.]

That looks like a super tent for the money 👍

[@kumaonrain7955]

Messner: "Look at all this headroom, you could sit up in here very comfortably" Later that night: Proceeds to cook and eat lying down in the most uncomfortable position for doing so known to man. Love the vid, brother. Stay safe out there.

[@grahamhaines9931]

It does have similar characteristics to the MSR Tents. I’ve just been out in the Elixir 2 all week for the first time since I bought it. The Elixir is much heavier, but I bought it for car camping. Thanks for sharing Paul. Looking forward to seeing how it performs in the field.

[@TimelordUK]

so far this tent ticks ALL my boxes. I'm so tempted to buy one. The only thing stopping me is my need to see how it copes in heavy wind and rain. I'm used to a low profile tunnel tent with lots of guy lines, but I crave the extra headroom and this tent is 500g lighter than my current one

[@NessNayii]

Did you end up getting one? If so how did it deal with heavy wind and rain? I'm having exactly the same dilemma!

[@TimelordUK]

@@NessNayii the timing of your post is unbelievable. I'm actually in this very tent right now, and it's raining!!! I bought the tent shortly after my last post so I've had it almost 2 years now. Camped on new year's eve in it in heavy rain and quite strong wind and it was fine. My tent was up in the rain for 3 nights and it was fine. I adore this tent

[@TimelordUK]

@@NessNayii Grizzly Gaz posted a review of this tent, where it collapsed in strong wind, but he did say he hadn't guyed it out properly. I've just endured a very windy night and it's still windy and blowing in the sides now, but still standing and never had any leaks. There is a weak point on this tent, and that's the door panels. They are very wide and could really do with a tab in the middle at the base to hook onto a peg for support. I wouldn't know how to do this, but those door panels really catch the wind. I saw this happening on the Grizzly Gaz video. To help, I've attached a guy line on each end of the smaller cross support bar, anchoring it down. This way the strong winds can't completely push the tent in on itself. The interior pocket is almost useless because it's so small, and only one of them, but this is such a minor niggle. For me after using this tent many times in 2 years, in all weathers, I would rate it 8.5/10

[@NessNayii]

@@TimelordUK wow, what a coincidence regards you actually being out in it when you got the notification, haha! Thanks so much for the responses, and for going into detail - I really appreciate it! It does seem to be a great tent, and ticks all the boxes, except for the high wind vulnerability, which does concern me. It's a toss up between this and the xmid solid two person (I watched Wild Beare subject her xmid solid to some pretty extreme wind, and it coped unbelievably well). If the Taiji 2 can be modded though, it might be the way to go...lots to think about! Thank you again!

[@TimelordUK]

@@NessNayii ❤️ I'll have a look at that tent you mentioned. Another consideration of mine has to be weight. I don't drive so I need to carry everything in my rucksack. The Taiji 2 is less than 2kg and I can fully sit up, get changed etc inside it. I don't feel cramped at all. These are only my opinions of course with not much else to compare this tent to. I am very happy with it, but yes, not so sure about very strong winds. Watch the grizzly Gaz video x

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Plastic thingy clips the two main poles together and the small one lays across the top 👍love my taiji

[@PaulMessner]

Cheers mate. Wasn’t sure. The instructions are not very grand 😂

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

@@PaulMessner especially if you don’t read them mate! :)

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@@PaulMessner pretty non existant 🤣

[@jonathan461965]

I like the colour Paul. Not often you find a tent in this colour.

[@tomwheeler7816]

there are a few mods on you tube for this ,the tying at the top to make sure top clip dont pop off is a must as it may pop off

[@arnomilius]

Nice Paul really good showcase of the tent! 👍🏼

[@keybrewery4834]

I removed about 4 inches off of each guy line on mine, and tied loops directly to the attachment points in the poles, and added some very small carabiners onto the guy lines on one end and tied the other to the pegs so you can wrap the guys around the pegs and store them in your peg bag and then just clip them on when setting up

[@MattGriffiths81]

Wow, I'm now a month behind in watching videos. It's been a busy one. Well, thanks for the look at this tent. Regardless of how many reviews there are already, I'm sure I'm not alone in saying I enjoy and appreciate your input and point of view. 😊

[@tomwheeler7816]

got one and its brill for 2 and so quick to go up i got the 4 season inner , wont be looking for a new one any time soon ,i may attach 2 more guys if needed in very high winds

[@richardburton5485]

I’ll be looking forward to the next vid to see more of this tent it looks like it’s got a lot of space

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

Great tent good to see you reviewing a more wallet friendly tent 👍

[@peteh7185]

Hi Paul…great review but I think you have the top connecting piece wrong, according to the 3ful website and other reviewers. The short cross member goes last OVER the top of the two main poles, with the centre plastic connector attaching to the bottom main pole and the top short spreader pole, sandwiching the other main pole inbetween . Just an observation that may not even matter in the end. Keep up the top videos Paul.

[@brianmurphy636]

Excellent explanatory video. Looking forward to seeing the tent in action.

[@charleswayne7221]

I was thinking at first it was a single wall tent. I've never seen one with the fly and inner mesh pre attached and poles on the outside! That's brilliant! Im going to check out this tent. Thanks for the great video!

[@TheRowls]

Reminds me of the Cloud Peak 2 Paul. Great vid buddy, take care.

[@terrypatterson1481]

That tent looks a great piece of kit Paul. Thanks for the review.

[@waynewanderer]

what a fantastic looking tent Paul , if i`d seen this video 6 months ago i wouldn`t have purchased the cloud peak 2 with that god awful new door design!! This thing looks properly thought through

[@lukejefferson7822]

Another great video Paul it's great to see you back to doing what you like best 👍

[@nidge8034]

Hi Paul, I have pretty much zero experience in camping but was wondering if you have ever used or considered using plastic cable ties for emergency repairs connecting the outer to the poles. Where the three poles cross looks like a stress point and do you think adding the ties would give extra support and strength in strong winds or maybe even secure them with a carabiner. I do enjoy watching your channel and I am pleased that you seem to have regained your passion for camping. Take care.

[@stevensawyer7731]

Nice one would be a good idea to get a group camp be like a question and answer session

[@charleswayne7221]

I'm a new subscriber. I like your content. Camping in Wales would be truly be a dream come true. I envy you.

[@Mantusynas]

I have very similar to this from Pauls video. OneTigris sceane that is. Similar in height and room inside. My only concerne is how tent performs in strong wind. Looking forward to see Paul's review of this tent on the hill.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I got battered in the wind and rain in this tent. Stood up excellent. 👍

[@TimelordUK]

​@@NoviceWildCamper ooh that's good to know. How well it can take strong winds is the only thing making me hesitate buying one

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

These look brilliant.. deffo want to invest in 1 of these with the 4 season inner to test out in the winter. Great review as always mate, looking forward to the next 1, seeing this beast in action.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Nice looking tent mate and a good colour atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@1954shadow]

Clipping to the poles is waaaay better than the old daze of trying to push the pole through a pocket that ran the length of the tent, somewhere along in the process, it would jam up, arrrrgh.

[@lewisoutadventure7671]

Thanks for sharing paul. Looks like a really good quality tent, but I cant help but think an absolute nightmare trying to set up in bad weather or wind. Hope your camp goes well mate

[@PaulMessner]

After using it in Snowdonia, it’s so much easier to pitch out the 4 corners and then clip in the poles

[@robertdavies9435]

Looks like an interesting tent and, as you said, big for the weight. Have you considered reviewing any of the alps mountaineering tents?

[@ianparkes2538]

I like the external poles my old vaude mk3 was always the easiest to pitch using this system not sure about so much mesh for uk conditions

[@Spyyyder1]

Seems like the perfect compromise between the American-style tents like MSR ,Nemo etc but with the practicality of a European-style erecting tent where the fly and inner go up together instead of first erecting the inner and then putting a fly over it

[@harrywright5705]

Out of all the tents I’ve seen you in Paul this Looks decent, be Interesting seeing how it holds up 👌

[@davis7099]

It looks great and has bags of room but the cross bar plastic thingy looks venerable in the long long term. What if it breaks? More important is that the tent failed in wind big time on your hike.

[@simonward4520]

You have the top clip incorrect, small pole does not clip on to the top clip. There is a good picture on the link. Love the fact it does not have any sleeves and has clips like cloud peak 2. Not bad price too. Good to see you back on the gear reviews always very good and detailed. Odd only one door has the clip back. Like the method of attaching guy lines.

[@PaulMessner]

Wasn’t sure as it’s not shown in the instructions I got 👍🏻

[@Jqteadventures1659]

I like this tent a lot. Don’t have one just like it lol thanks for the content as always!

[@steelynick]

Fingers crossed its a winner mate, looks good so far👍

[@johnstockton2024]

Grats on 150k subs!! Love the vids!!

[@SolitaryDan]

Looks like an amazing tent, bit too big for me as I like my Bivvy 's but for those who want this style, it definitely looks the part. Great video!

[@GrizzlyGaz]

You should check my mods out for this tent Paul. I've actually got some of those blue rings spare and some hook and loop fasteners if you want me to send you some lad? Don't forget to give me a shout out if you do 😜

[@PaulMessner]

Cheers Gaz I’ll take a look 👍🏻

[@GrizzlyGaz]

@@PaulMessner ignore me not standing still while filming but the horseflies were out in force that day! Haha. It's a great tent Paul and I've had it out in some real bad weather 👍

[@TimelordUK]

​@@GrizzlyGaz how does it perform in strong winds? does it stay dry inside during heavy rain? No leakage at the pressure points??

[@GrizzlyGaz]

@@TimelordUK it's been great for me pal. Had it out in all sorts of weather 👍

[@TheScotsalan]

Its well more advanced than my lichfied 20 lb tent I had in the 80s. 😂😂👍

[@JBwhattodo]

First impression is that’s the tent for me, I hope you do an update review once your back.

[@stumpymacgabhann]

Great review and a good looking tent.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

The sequencing/method you used to clip the top, short 'spreader pole' in place appears odd. A better devise (or at least thought out) would be to clip by using the under-hook part inline with the long pole atop highest crossover/intersection...same as inline with the rest of the fly clips... then flex the small pole over top the U-shape feature (like an oar in its lock). Any thoughts? I think what the manufacturer has in mind is both long poles are using the fitting to create the intersection...then the short pole gets bowed over the top without anything.

[@michaelmallinson9816]

Another good review as always, looking out for the field test results. Have a good one 👍

[@bjornstefansson2618]

For being a contry where you have to "Wild camp" in... you have a lot of equipment to chose from😁

[@gvanced4253]

Looks like a free standing, sturdier lanshan 2 Pro - same company, same materials, looks like the inner is the same down to the zip style. Looks like a nice addition to their line.

[@Gav_80085]

nearly double the weight tho

[@modestadventurers]

Nice tent.

[@markmatrix9287]

Hi. I liked this video. Informative and upclose details work for me.

[@sight4sound]

Hi Paul, great videos really enjoy the content and learning about new gear. Could I make a couple of requests for future videos? I think you quickly showed a knot to add a guy rope. Perhaps you could show this in more detail as a how to/instructional video. And…you have referred to ‘modding’ tents- adding bungee cord, tie out points etc. It would be great to see how to do this properly with ruining a tent!

[@vamboroolz1612]

This seems ideal for what I am looking for as an alternative to my Soulo. Need something with a bit more space and I am going to do a bit of research into this one and if all looks good I will go for it. First thing will be durability and weather,( how it stands up to a gust of wind). Looks good though.

[@paulpartridge2674]

Looks a stunner 👍

[@Flukey_1970]

I guess its biggest competition will be the cloud peak 2? Similar price and similar in pitching

[@boxiedog]

I bought the same one, with 3 seasons inner. (Want the 4 seasons inner but constantly out of stock) Really like it & used it 2 nights at Loch Lomond this week. A bit of condensation inside the fly but putting that down to wet kayaking gear, but it was ok as it was all on my wife's side! Easy to pitch all in one, a must for us in Scotland.

[@jamesatoneill]

Did you order from US and what were the import fees ?

[@tartytube]

How can I find this in the UK with £ prices, please.

[@cbjgdicad1]

You can get guylines that have highly reflective material woven into them that light up in the dark..so you never walk into them

[@bmcoutdoor-bushcraftnaturalist]

A great piece of equipment. This is exactly the tent I was looking to buy, unfortunately you can't find tents of this quality here in Bosnia and I couldn't find a store that delivers here.

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

Looks good mate

[@verykeen2please]

wow thats massive, you will take someones eye with those poles haha

[@whatsnottohike]

This tent ticks all the boxes except the amount of condensation they produce, going on other KZbin videos. Does it come seamsealed? Good video, thanks.

[@Petegatty1975]

Think your going to find the smaller pole goes on the top mate

[@PaulMessner]

So I’ve been told. The instructions don’t show it.

[@Petegatty1975]

No worries 👍 ☺️

[@robertwicks3782]

Glad you're in a better place Paul, I like your channel a lot, it's honest and unpretentious. I have a question for you: You've used and tested so many tents in so many different styles but there's a couple of well known ones (I don't think) you've ever used/reviewed.. Big Agnes and Nordisk... I'm wondering if you just don't like them or maybe just haven't got around to reviewing them... I may have missed a video but I think I've watched most of your content. Anyway, all the best and keep well : )

[@snoop2477]

Great demo as usual. Could be very easily confused with a Hilleberg.

[@leerobinson6505]

Hi Paul, great video. You say you will use your own pegs etc and was just wondering what pegs you actually use? Cheers.

[@thewestonfront]

Looking forward to seeing this tested 'in anger'. Those guy lines look rather too short to be effective which is odd when they've taken the theoretically good move of having the attachments direct to the poles.

[@dpax100]

Hiya Paul, I've got the NatureHike Nebula 2, almost identical apart for the top ventilation sky light netting. Looking to see what you think after you try it out 👍

[@philjones3335]

Kind of hoping you get some windy wet weather this weekend Paul🙄, that way you can give this tent a good test. I really like it, i use the lanshan 2 pro for a summer tent but am looking at buying a 4 season. Would you class this as 4 season🤷‍♂️. Really great to be seeing your videos coming out more often again, always a good watch👌🤣 nearly forgot, does it come seam sealed ??

[@DomClimbs]

I've just bought this tent, I hope it will be ok on the top of windy mountains with the extra guide lines I got with it. I'll be up on mountains in Scotland soon so hopfully it will hold up.

[@PaulMessner]

Please check this video even if you only watch the last few minutes. The tent doesn’t like high winds at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXiXh3h_pbCVZtk

[@DomClimbs]

@@PaulMessner Oh no, maybe if its forcast wind I'll have to take the Phoxx 2 or relocate from the mountain to some more seltered area

[@Walkingwildcampinguk]

Great video mate 👍 I’ve you had to choose between this the Lanshan 2 pro and the cloud peak 2 what would you go for ? Thanks as always for the content 👌🏼

[@PaulMessner]

Lanshan 2 Pro or Cloud Peak 2 Tent

[@hchrishalam]

Paul, great little intro, thanks! What do you think of this compared to the Nature hike Cloud Peak 2? It's definitely lighter, but do you think it will be comparable in higher winds?

[@PaulMessner]

I think the cloud peak is flappier but need to add more guys to the taiji

[@kevingallagher7507]

Looks like you'd need to be careful which direction it's pitched if it's windy due to the fact it has two (and a bit) poles compared to the Cloud Peak 2 which has three. Looks very similar to the Naturehike Nebula 2 though. Seems like a great summer tent though with all that space and the mesh inner. Looking forward to seeing what the ventilation is like.

[@germangarciafernandez]

This is a really beautiful tent, unfortunately is very difficult buy it in Colombia. Great video btw.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Hi Paul Great vid. If you had the cloud peak 2 would you swap it? Cheers Graham

[@juliandoyle1637]

How did this fair on the hills Paul? I’m seriously thinking about ordering one but would like to know how it stood up first. I currently have the cloud peak 2 but I really like the look of this. Keep up the good work mate!

[@cyrilhaessig27]

Hi Paul, how do you think the Taji would work for taller hikers i.e 6ft4 in my case. All the best.

[@rthompson884]

For tent clamps.... I also put in a few tent clamps which you can attach to the tent bottom to add additional strength to the sides if your tent does not have additional guide points there. Tarp Clips Heavy Duty Lock Grip, 20 Pack Tarp Clamps Heavy Duty, Shark Tent Fasteners Clips Holder, Pool Awning Cover Bungee Cord Clip, Car Cover Clamp

[@gazza1858]

I’m impressed with that tent Paul , can’t wait to watch the review when ya out in it .

[@emonty62]

very much a like my MSR Elixer II

[@MrEvilWasp]

Hi Paul, I've just bought one of these and I'm wondering if you could tell me which pegs you would swap these out for?

[@magicworldbyjorg]

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@trooperwolfie]

Very nice Paul, I was camping in the lakes from Monday to Thursday this week and spotted a guy in a 3F UL floating cloud, which looks like an exact copy of the MSR Hubba Hubba, but only cost him £110 on sale, it looked very good quality 👍🏻

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

It is a cheap knock off of the Hubba Hubba… but when you sit inside the HH it’s like a Rolls Royce compared to the floating cloud.

[@trooperwolfie]

@@Northern_Rockhopper yeah....that's kinda what I said above apart from the rolls Royce bit lol. I've got a few MSR tents and personally think they're over priced. I've got a Hubba and think that the quality isn't that far apart, especially considering the price difference.

[@blueboy231]

hi Paul. Now you have used it do you still think this is a good tent. thanx

[@kendibben3179]

Hi paul , love your vids 👍 What inner is this one ? Full season or 3 season ? Great tent for 1.8kg Keep up the great work, your an inspiration to get out there, I plan to go solo wild camping next year, done camping before but on camp sites, looking forward to the freedom , the wildlife and views

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Don't know if I'd want to camp in a Tadger tent :) I see the lone explorers Durston xmid 1p in the background, if I'm not mistaken.. . My 2 person xmid arrived in Ireland today. Just waiting for An Post to send me the customs notification. Its a bank holiday so probably won't get it until the end of the week. Will get it up into the Wicklow mountains once I get it. Don't know about those guy systems that attach to the poles on that 3ful tadger, by the way.

[@platypushatstand]

‘Potential’ VFM spacious Soulo look-a-like.

[@freeforester1717]

Again Paul, the short pole sits atop the long cross poles, which utilise the swivelling catch. This puts the short pole at the highest point, placing most pressure on the tent and keeping it taut, as compared to the alternatives. Think about it at least, if you don’t want to read the instructions.

[@chazphot]

Boasts about not reading instructions and then sets the tent up wrong. Now anyone who finds this video to see how to set-up the tent will also set it up wrong. Not a good look.

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

How do think this tent would work for a 6’4” (194cm) man? Thanks!

[@dilarus8231]

Do you need to water seal the seams? Or is it just good to go?

[@PaulMessner]

It’s all taped seams and good to go

[@junglejamesie]

Impressive tent. Looking forward to seeing how it performs in the wild. Also, your idea to add more guylines is a good one. *Edit* - just noticed the cross piece - shouldn't that go *above* the two long poles?

[@robertwicks3782]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@andyc3088]

You could have a dance in that tent lol