Best of both worlds, 3F UL Shanjing2 Ultralight Hiking Tent / Tarp Shelter Review

[@tonyanddeb1012]

How awesome is that music?! Fantastic. Another great video, loving your work! Cheers from France

[@Nobby77]

Cheers guys, Mart is a legend on the uke

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

I wish more reviewers could make their reviews as entertaining as you do!

[@Nobby77]

I'd feck it up if I thought about what I was saying

[@laurataylor203]

Nice setup nobby ... your darling Mrs dont no what she is missing by not liking camping ... but it was lovely seeing your wife again x

[@Nobby77]

She has her moments lol

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Looks good that Nobby, perfect for summer camps in the wood I recon! Thanks for sharing Ash

[@Nobby77]

This will be hitting dartmoor soon Ash. Sitting in it now on the coast waiting for it to hammer down

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

@@Nobby77 enjoy mate! Will be a good test for it Nobby 👍🏼

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Reading between the guy-lines you can tell you adore your wife! As the saying goes... behind every great man there is an even greater woman! Lucky man!!!

[@Nobby77]

She keeps me in check mucker

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

@@Nobby77 We all need it!

[@Petestleger]

Gold medal for zero shits given to Mrs. S.A.F.T.S . Looks a pretty tidy piece of kit. Noted. Cheers!

[@Nobby77]

Years of practice

[@AndyWragg]

Nice overview Nobby. If it wasn't for the fact that my days under a basha on the floor are done, I might consider it. Much prefer a tent on the floor, or a hammock under the tarp. I could probably knock up a similar system with my Green Hornet hammock under the Sargasso tarp with a bit of a ground sheet, if I take off the end straps. I hope you rewarded Mrs Bramblehead with a slap up meal for inconveniencing her so much.

[@Nobby77]

Best of both with this Andy, protection of the tent with the versatility of a tarp, loads of room in the mesh inner as well. Still nowhere near hammock standards tho. Love my sargasso and green hornet but rarely sees the light of day as tarps like this one pack down to a fraction of the size and my DIY hammock is more comfy with a smaller pack size. You've convinced me to get that set up out again, don't like kit sitting dormant.

[@AndyWragg]

@@Nobby77 Its a shame the Tenth Wonder chap stopped selling the GH hammocks. Far better than the DD Frontline.

[@Nobby77]

Agree. I keep meaning to get in touch with him to see if he wants to flog the brand and contacts. I have some cracking ideas for kit. Not much money tho pmsl

[@ChrisyC567]

1st time I've seen this tent on the tube, and I loverit... Thanks.. 👍🏻

[@Nobby77]

Good bit of kit

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

That looks bostin mate. Really like the look of that. Be great in the summer. Great review. Keep up the great work mate ATB Adam 👍👍

[@Nobby77]

Cheers Adam, load more room than my other mesh bivvy

[@rialobran]

I'd use that all year round, the only down side for me is the white ends and bug netting, but it'd keep the foxes off which is always a bonus.

[@Nobby77]

Bug netting is black but I agree with the white ends

[@danielodonnell8470]

I think you’ve found a winner mate.

[@Nobby77]

Hope so

[@Jarrehead]

LOLOL... Nobby, your lass looked as interested as mine when I go on about camping and bushcraft and all that...

[@Nobby77]

She likes the fact it gets me out the house

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Nice bit of kit Nobby I definitely prefer sleeping under a tarp if it come in camo that would be great atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@Nobby77]

It blends in reasonably well but I know what you mean

[@ramblinonandon]

You must really trust your long suffering, but tolerant good lady. I'm amazed that she didn't sneak a brick into that carrybag before she threw at your head. Maybe Bramblehead needs her own channel on how to cope living with a Superstar.

[@Nobby77]

It a cross she has to bare

[@desmondbroad1305]

Your Chinese pronunciations are improving you be fluent soon😍.it must be nice to have such a willing significant other 😍😍😍😂

[@Nobby77]

I used to phonetically spell them out for the news reader on the news at 10 lol. She's a joy aint she

[@trixycat]

Haha! I wanna be your friend now :D I came for the review, but I got some honest brilliant comedy 👌🏻👏🏼😂♥️🔥

[@Nobby77]

You're making me blush

[@andrewforrest8938]

Amazing video and a nice tent thanks for the info Nobby cheers both take care.

[@Nobby77]

Cheers Andrew

[@pglavengood6447]

Can't wait for a wet weather test.

[@Nobby77]

Sadist lol

[@treksntarps]

Good bit of kit with a lot of options . Cheers for showing 👍😂

[@Nobby77]

Cheers for watching. Not a bad addition to the gear shed

[@treksntarps]

Yes mate definitely worth a gander 👀

[@brockcamps4972]

You seem well chuffed with that. Hope it exceeds your expectations. A load of possibilities. Tie off to two trees or one tree one stick. Tie front out to trees. Looking forward to proper test.

[@Nobby77]

Yeah it looks like it'll do a good job Brock

[@BurtonOutdoors]

I quite like that Nobby 👍apart from needing 4 walking poles, although if in woodland it's a simple 2 walking pole job plus a couple of sticks... Hmmm,mmm I might be interested.

[@Nobby77]

They do sell a tent type pole thing to go with it

[@danielgoulding3250]

I can't find the poles for porch mode anywhere. Any suggestions nobby?

[@Nobby77]

Search amazon for lightweight awning poles. Or get some replacement lavvu poles Or something like this www.varusteleka.com/en/product/bw-tent-pole-set-10-pack-surplus/65170

[@BorderRambler]

Looks like you have found your perfect set up Nobby , nice one I would like to see it in the khaki colour.

[@Nobby77]

Looks good out the bag, fingers crossed

[@jackj8685]

Another great review nobby. Your getting good at this 😂😂

[@Nobby77]

Easy aint it, open it and say what you see pmsl

[@DayTripperAdventures]

interesting piece of kit. I agree open view is best so you can see what is going on. Could be more stealthy colour though but all in all not a bad option especially for the price. Not sure I heard the weight but assume light

[@Nobby77]

1.1kg sitting in it now on the coast waiting for the weather to unleash hell

[@DayTripperAdventures]

@@Nobby77 thanks that’s light - that should be a great rain test for it. Good luck 👍😄

[@davemck1887]

I love the way Bramble Head tolerates you mate 🤣 she really is a saint. Decent bit of kit but I'll bet a pound to a pinch of unicorn poo they're not YKK zips. Nice one Nobby.

[@Nobby77]

Didn't say ykk and the weren't black

[@davemck1887]

@@Nobby77 see how we're not aloud to mention a certain country and its lack of respect for intellectual property? The Nazis are coming 🤣 your comments will be removed just like mine. Edit: my previous comment was removed.

[@saber1able]

Looks like a pretty versatile setup. I have purchased other stuff made in China that said it had YKK zips but they said something like SBC (not sure if that is right). If the zips don't say "YKK" then they aren't. It is hard to tell but I did get the impression that Bramble Head was a little cheerier than her usual self in this one lol Looking forward to seeing your next outdoor adventure. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. P.S. Great looking merch too.

[@Nobby77]

Cheers Saber. I might treat it to a Dartmoor trip

[@darrenspeed6854]

I like that. Simple but versatile. Why has no one else thought of that? Cammo would be great for stealth camping.

[@Nobby77]

Good bot of kit

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Like the tent/tarp hybrid thingy, i wouldn't fancy it on a windy hillside, or putting it up in the pissing rain in a hurry. But a good option for a woodland camp with the open fronted shelter. Hows ya training going for your grand tour? And did u swap out your razor blade saddle for a gel one?

[@Nobby77]

Training is not really happening, I don't get on with gel saddles I find them more uncomfortable than the razor blade. The bib set has helped tho. I reckon she'll hold up alright in the wing with the right pegs and pitch

[@stevo728822]

Regarding stiff zippers. Try WD40 silicon lubricant on them. I find it works wonders for curtain rails. And it doesn't smell like normal WD40.

[@Nobby77]

They seem to work fine Stevo

[@TheRogey1]

Furniture Polish works well😀

[@billygoatfilms7531]

Nice little tent/tarp set up Nobby but being a converted tent person I’ll not be trading in my Wild Country Quasar or Hilleberg Akto tent. Cheers Mike.

[@Nobby77]

I'd take the hilleberg as well Mike

[@justvin7214]

I've used a similar set-up with a onetigris bug net and a 3x3DD or the old BA basha. I like the addition of solid ends on this though.

[@Nobby77]

Bit of weather will be the test Vin

[@justvin7214]

@@Nobby77 I've only tried that set up in the summertime in fine weather (because of horseflies) but reckon it'll be ok in rougher weather. I use 2 guylines on each end of the apex poles as I found it a pita with only one, ymmv though. Good luck with it 👍

[@hey0mcfly]

So can you confirm, you added the two poles. Was the weight including them? Also if you do another review how does it set up without the extra polls you added. Thanks

[@Nobby77]

Yes I added the poles, depends which poles you use for the weight. I carry walking poles on hikes regardless. When not it porch mode it sets up just like an a frame

[@samsmith8870]

Thanks for the review! I can't make heads or tails out of the website. How wide is the inner tent? It's driving me crazy because I need to know if I can fit both of my sleeping pads in it.

[@Nobby77]

You can get 2 standard width roll mats next to each other but I wouldn't recommend for 2 people unless you were very close. Sorry I don't have a measurement at hand. Got to say after using it a few times I do enjoy it, and it gives you a decent sized stand alone tarp.

[@samsmith8870]

I wouldn't be in a tent with someone unless we were close LOL, but I do tend to flop around a lot. -Cheers

[@dennisboosey6272]

Darker would be good. But what a great bit of cit. And nice to see the very lovely krs bramble head. How the F..K does she put up with you??👍😁😁😁😁😁👍😗 Great vid fella

[@Nobby77]

Lucky woman Dennis, I'm a feckin joy

[@orraman5427]

That set up, in my opinion, beats the lanshan hands down. The mesh tent with closed end(s) is a versatile bit of kit. Midge season is just round the corner.

[@Nobby77]

Hope so, looks like we have some sh1tty weather coming in tonight so I'm heading to the coast to give it a crack.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I disagree. I once had a tent that was nearly identical to this. In winds it was awful. Amazing in calm weather yet wind? No.

[@welshboyoo715]

Poor Mrs SAFTS, she don't half suffer 😂 Liked the look of that, will be interesting to see how it copes on a windy pitch. Keep up the reviews Nobby, at least yours are honest and unbiased, if it's a turd, you will say it's a turd. Not that you are an expert on......I'll get my coat..........

[@Nobby77]

Suffer ffs, she's the luckiest fecker on this island I'm tops

[@welshboyoo715]

Of course Nobby, how stupid of me 😒

[@kennethcarter5720]

Hi Nobby. I remember you saying you used a tent on your coast to coast, because of bugs. Would you use this if you did it again possibly with your dad tarp?

[@Nobby77]

Would deffo use this (with longer pegs). Having said that the lanshan1 Pro is bigger inside I believe and you have to bare in mind that you would need extra poles for the porch mode

[@johnsonpt2]

Looks a good bit of kit, if only as you say the colour was more suited to stealth camping

[@Nobby77]

It blends in reasonably well tbf.

[@johnsonpt2]

Awesome, can’t grumble at that price. Look forward to seeing how it fairs on a trip out. May be my 2021 purchase. Keep up the good work 👍

[@marksadventures3889]

rofpmsl - best double act since 2 Ronnies. The sticks, you need the sticks so that's extra.

[@Nobby77]

I carry them to keep her at bay anyway

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Love this bit of kit on there. Sure it says it £145 haha I spoke to soon in this comment on the darker green lol

[@Nobby77]

That's dollars

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Ah yer sore I missed that I suppose still postage and tax though to be added I’ll check it out anyway thanks really like the look and Versatility of this one

[@01237chippy]

Where did you get yours from please as can’t find them

[@Nobby77]

Link in the description dude

[@01237chippy]

Thanks found it cheers

[@ziggarillo]

So why not add a bugnet/ inner to a tarp that most of us already own?

[@Nobby77]

Nowt wrong with that Simon infact that's what I've done up till now when needed. This does give you ease tho with the clips and adjusters

[@markdeansgimpysbushcamp193]

How much are you t-shirts in US dollars?

[@Nobby77]

Not sure Mark, think the website should tell you.

[@musicman4164]

Oooooohhh 'eck, that's another fine mess you've got me into. I want one, 'er indoors ain't gonna be happy.

[@Nobby77]

Pmsl

[@hughsmith9401]

i have a wife went to same school

[@Nobby77]

Rough old school

[@hughsmith9401]

@@Nobby77 PUT IT THIS WAY I AM A VILLAGE BOY BROUGHT UP IN MONIAIVE SW SCOTLAND BEFORE JOINING ARMY AS WE SAY SHE FAE A COUNCIL ESTATE ROUGH AS A BADGERS ARSE I AM LUCKY SHE DOES NOT WATCH THIS CHANNEL GOOGLE MONIAIVE LOVLEY VILLAGE

[@RobertsBulgaria]

The enthusiasm of your Missus is infectious - NOT. 😂

[@Nobby77]

That is her enthused

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Wots going on with the merch then mate u only selling to skinny and average folk wot about us fat lads that want merch

[@Nobby77]

Go from small to xxl mate, buy one of each just incase lol

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

@@Nobby77 wot and Sri think Em together lol 😂. I need 3xl at least

[@peesua]

That reminds me of a kind of cross between two other shelters I have looked at, the Flames's Creed Xunshang and the OneTigris Tangram. Looks a good bit of kit. Now that you've plugged it though it will inevitably treble in price before selling out completely.

[@Nobby77]

Dunno mate, not seen many of them about on here and he wasn't pushing it.