REI Base Camp 6 V.S. The North Face Wawona 6 - Which is Better?

[@CampingGuidance]

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[@Ivy101]

If you can keep only one, which one of these would you choose?

[@CampingGuidance]

@@Ivy101 Hey Ivy! Oh that's easy for me. I'm a summer camper (it's only ever summer where I am), so I'm sticking with the Wawona. I hope this helps? 😊

[@richardwarren7492]

Of all the tent reviews on KZbin I enjoy yours the most, very well done, now annoying music either. Thanks.

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh wow thank you so much Richard! Your kind words really mean a lot 🥰 I'll do my best to keep producing these reviews! So far no plans to add in any music yet hahaha 😂

[@jasonbryant4657]

Thanks for the review... Needed a new base camping tent. Thanks again! Bought the NF!

[@CampingGuidance]

Nice! Thanks for letting me know Jason! Hope the NF works well for you 🥰

[@amyhill7658]

Thank you, Liz, for another great comparison video, and for helping me decide between the two back in May before this video was ready! I did my first trip with my new Wawona 6 in June, and I loved it! I do wish that it had the Base Camp’s storage pockets and option to open and close vents and windows from inside, but the ventilation, incredible weather resistance, and absolutely amazing vestibule more than make up for it. The vestibule is exactly what I needed to make camping work better for me.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi again Amy!! Thank you so much for your constant support and comments on the channel, it really means a lot to me! 🥰 And oooh I was wondering about your experience with the Wawona. (Oops I asked about it in the previous comment, feel free to ignore that part of the comment hahaha) I'm really happy that you loved the Wawona!! Yay!! Hopefully TNF makes the necessary adjustments to especially the vents and windows next time 😂 But I'm glad the vestibule is working out for you! At least you no longer have to hunch over in it like in your Nemo. 😊 Is the footprint of the Wawona okay for you? Is it a little too big by any chance? I remember you asking for the dimensions last time 😊

[@amyhill7658]

@@CampingGuidance Thanks so much, Liz! Yes, what a huge relief after the rainy entry experience in the Nemo! The Wawona is such a dream to get in and out of! So far so good with the overall footprint, too. Wow, you really go above and beyond to remember that! It’s too hot here right now for me to enjoy camping, but I’ve already got my next trip planned for September. I hope you are doing well!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@amyhill7658 Thanks so much for the update Amy! And yay I'm really glad to hear that the vestibule's working out well, and the footprint is good as well! 😊 Hmm well I don't often have long conversations with viewers of the channel, so when it does happen, I guess I tend to remember! I really appreciate your comments and updates Amy! It really means a lot 🥰 I hope you're doing well too! September's not too far away! 😊 But yeah right now it's sweltering in Singapore too omg 😩

[@1969TxCowboy1]

Thank you for doing this. I watched a few comparison videos of yours and I'm trying to choose a good tent for myself. I'm using a Teton Outfitters XXL Cot and need a big tent for it to fit in. It's huge. I was trying to decide between these two tents. Your timing of this video was impeccable. I used one of your affiliate links and ordered the Wawona 6. Thanks again.

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh wow thank you so much!! I saw the order come in, and I really really appreciate it 🥰 I'll definitely put it to good use buying more gear to test for this channel 😉 And wow I'm glad that this video was useful for you! I wasn't sure whether anyone would watch it honestly, but I just decided to publish it anyway. Glad that it helped! 😊 Let me know how the Wawona goes for you! I'd love to hear about it! 😊

[@rajsteint6487]

The best tent reviews. Very thorough video. Subscribed!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for your comments and the sub Rajstein!! That truly means a lot. 🥰 I'm glad you like these reviews!

[@RoadTripK]

Fabulous review. Detailed testing. Thank you so much!

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words too. Really glad that you liked the review and testing 🥰

[@OzFamily06]

Thank you, you’ve helped me make my decision between these two tents, going with the base camp

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you for letting me know! I'm really glad I could help 🥰

[@chrisk9351]

Great job Liz! I couldn't agree more on the Wawona, a few inconveniences, but a great quality tent

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Chris! Glad to hear from you again! And yeah that definitely sums up the Wawona really well 😊

[@captainpedro99]

I just have to add I appreciate your attention to detail, you addressed the salient issues that so many reviewers overlook. I worried about the lack of a full coverage rainfly on the Wawona ....and you addressed that issue very well thank you. :-)

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much! I'm really glad that you really liked the details and that I could answer your question too! 🥰 If you have a question that I don't answer, do feel free to reach out and I'll do my best to help too! 😊

[@lawrencepickell6477]

Own a Wawona 6 Been in some big storms and held up with no problem

[@funpolice8128]

My Basecamp 6 has been with me about 6 years and has been all over Texas to NM, CO, and UT. Freaking love it but time for a new one. More than once I’ve had to run out in the middle of the night to quickly throw the rain fly on before storms hit. The extra work for the Wawona rain fly makes me nervous. But I think I’m still gonna end up going w it. Keeping the Basecamp since it’s still good. One door zipper is jammed and that the only trouble I’ve had with it after all these years.

[@lonestarlaurel]

Bravo! FANTASTIC review video!! Now going to look for the REI Wonderland 4 / 6. Cheers and happy trails 🙏🏼🐾🎶

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Laurel! Thank you so much!! I'm really glad that you liked this review! 🥰Did you manage to catch the review on the Wonderland? What did you think? 😊

[@extraart1]

Wow! You did an amazing job comparing these two tents! Will buy the Base Camp tomorrow! I don't need a huge vestibule.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Let me know how the Base Camp works for you if you have the time!

[@denzilbritt2314]

But, but, but you are wearing a North Face shirt! North Face wins!!!! Good review!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Denzil! HAHAHA I might be a little biased to a specific brand 😉 But jokes aside I try my best to test them objectively even if I may like a specific brand over the others hahaha. I'm really glad that you liked this review! 😊

[@denzilbritt2314]

@@CampingGuidance If I get the North Face, you'll have to come over and help me set it up? Have you reviewed any Eureka Tents?

[@CampingGuidance]

@@denzilbritt2314 Hahaha well I'm over in Asia so that might be a little bit difficult at the moment 😂 And yes I've reviewed the Eureka Copper Canyon LX 6. Which Eureka tent are you considering?

[@denzilbritt2314]

@@CampingGuidance The mostly backpacking tents.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@denzilbritt2314 Ah. I'm so sorry I don't have any of those reviews at the moment :( I do much more car camping than backpacking haha. Maybe next time! 😊

[@isoplayers]

TNF's lifetime warranty is a key selling point for me.

[@CampingGuidance]

Yeah it definitely is Kenneth! Thank you so much for letting me know, I can't believe I missed pointing that out 😅

[@RealJohnWayne]

Hey there, very nice review! I'm looking at these 2 tents, along with the Eureka El Capitan, and the NEMO Hi Rise, all in 4 Person configurations. I hope you have a good one! 👍 🤠 🇺🇲

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked the review 🥰 Let me know which one you end up going with! I'd love to hear about it. Have a good one too! Oh btw I think the 4P of the Wawona doesn't come with the same super huge vestibule though, and the vestibule comes as a separate add on if I'm not wrong :(

[@DJ_Has_Thoughts]

I ended up going with the W6 last year when I was looking for a car camping trip. I ended up choosing the W6 over the BC6 because of the peak height (I’m 6ft) so I could fully stand up inside my tent and the huge vestibule area.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey DJ! I'm glad you ended up going with the W6! It definitely has a lot more livable space than the BC especially in the vestibule. Great choice 😁 And thank you so much for sharing! 🥰

[@becnelson3645]

Another excellent review....thankyou so much

[@saraelliott7103]

When putting the rain fly on the wawona, start with the two toggle clasps on the back of the tent, and then you can swing the rest of it over the top easily. Saves a bunch of time!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Sara thanks so much for the input! I can't believe I didn't think of that when I did this video haha

[@justinanderson181]

I love my Wawonna 6! I got it at a north face outlet store for 70 percent off plus another 10 percent off of that with a military discount! I ended up paying 130 for it and for that price I cannot complain at all! I’ve only be able to use it 3 times but I hope to use it more in the future!

[@CampingGuidance]

Whoahhhhh 130 is madness haha I'm so envious! thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@fast_eddie3441]

Great video! Neither of these available in the uk. Such a shame as there are few replacements. Keep up the amazing reviews!

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh man so sorry to hear about that Eddie :( I live in Singapore and I managed to get REI to ship it to me. Think they do worldwide shipping for house brands. Maybe you can consider that? 🥰

[@cmcjvcltcbmc]

That was a great review. Thanks.

[@johnkim2015]

Hi, love your reviews... so comprehensive. Any plans to review the moosejaw comfortress 8?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi John! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you like my reviews 🥰 So far no plans to review the Moosejaw Comfortress, because it doesn't ship to Singapore (where I am), and external shipping is too expensive for now :( But maybe next time when I've got more money coming in from this channel!

[@STILLPHENOM]

Bought wowona 2 years ago. Just need the weather to get a lil better so I can finally use it

[@CampingGuidance]

Sounds awesome! Let me know how it goes when you finally get to use it! I'd love to know 🥰 Hope you can finally use it when the weather warms up a little!

[@CreeFinley]

Wawona would be perfect except for having to open snd close the windows from the outside. Why?! I’ll take that inconvenience over my tent getting flooded any day.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Cree! Thanks for the input and yes you're definitely right! I still can't figure out why they did it that way but I hope they change it next time in the future. Fingers crossed! 😊

[@dnvr08]

Love your videos - could you make one on the REI Wonderland X?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Steve! Thanks so much for the input, and I'm really glad that you like the videos! 🥰 Hmm I don't have any plans to buy the Wonderland X at the moment (too expensive), but maybe next time! 😊

[@dnvr08]

@@CampingGuidance Agree but I just bought one at REI labor day sale for $312! Huge discount of 75% on some items

[@CampingGuidance]

@@dnvr08 Oh nice!! Thanks for the heads up Steve! It wasn't on my to buy list or anything, so I didn't know the discount was so huge. I'll try to see if I can scramble up some cash to get it.

[@jonsun88]

We have the thermarest tranquility 6 and my husband wants to now get the wawona 6. Have you reviewed a thermarest or have any input on if we should keep it or switch to the wawona?

[@CampingGuidance]

Ah sorry I haven't reviewed any Thermarest tents so I won't be able to give you a good comparison :(

[@BrettVano]

I understand that specific temperature comfort is different for each individual person, but can you say based on your own comfort what temperature range might be the dividing line between choosing the warmer Basecamp vs the cooler Wawona? You did mention shoulder season vs summer, but I would really benefit from a more quantifiable answer, even if it's just an estimated guess. What temp (for you) is too hot for the Basecamp or too cold for the Wawona? I ask because I camp a little bit in both summer and shoulder season. Thank you!

[@citizenpark2782]

Great video!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@truckn]

Awesome review, you had me wanting the Base Camp until the leak test. I have to go with the Wanona. Be Well. New Fan. I forgot to ask you, what is in your opinion better, shock-corded fiberglass poles or these aluminum poles?

[@CampingGuidance]

Aluminum poles, any day! Fiberglass poles are much weaker, I had a few of them snap on me before. Especially the thinner cheaper ones. Oh! As for the Base Camp though, their updated Base Camp (came out a few months ago) removed the leaky seams I talked about in the video! So you could still get that if you want to 🥰

[@jonomichi2262]

Wonderful

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you again!! 🥰

[@gercua]

Hello, thanks for your videos. I would like to have your opinion about the wawona 4. Greetings from Colombia

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your comment 🥰 I think the Wawona 6 is much better value for money, cos last I saw, the Wawona 4 doesn't come with that huge vestibule. It's an add-on that you have to pay extra for.

[@WhoDeyDad]

Would you still recommend the Wawona in a 4P configuration? Losing the huge vestibule… I assume it is still just as waterproof

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Andrew! To be honest, I think the 6P has way more value for money since it comes with the vestibule. The 4P I've never recommended cos I don't understand why they can't just give the vestibule. And yes it should be equally waterproof.

[@David-nn9mr]

Thanks for the fabulous comparison Wawona to BC6, really the 2 best tents in the category. Regarding the poles, you report that Wawona are DAC MX, while BC6 are unbranded. But, REI listing for BC6, in the Q&A section, claims they are DAC poles. But looking at the BC6 poles, I see no logo whatever. Can you please confirm/deny that DAC poles always have logos printed on them? Or some other way to determine DAC poles?

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much David! I'm really glad that you liked this comparison! 😊 I had no idea these 2 tents were so popular together, really pleasant surprised with the views this video has gotten hahaha. Oh thanks for the input! Where does REI list that they are DAC poles? Hmm I pulled out my Wawona poles to double check and I didn't find any logo whatsoever either :( Maybe you could double check with REI on this? 😊

[@jmtroesterful]

@@CampingGuidanceI checked and it’s on the 31-40 page of Base camp 6 Q&As: The poles are press-fit, DAC aluminum poles with a 11mm diameter for the main and rainfly pole and 10mm diameter for the side poles.” Given that’s from REI about their tent, I’d call that verification but the other viewer could certainly contact REI support if they want it verified again.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@jmtroesterful Thanks for sharing John! Really glad that you were able to help 😊 Hmm interesting I would definitely call that verification as well, but I wonder why my REI Wonderland poles bent so easily when they're DAC 😟

[@WayneTheSeine]

Have they discontinued the REI Basecamp? This tent seems perfect for my needs...width and length as well as 3+ seasons. What a shame.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Wayne! If you don't mind waiting till next year, I think they'll be releasing an updated version of the Base Camp. Here's what another of my viewers said - "According to REI, they are making updates to this tent and hope to have it out Spring 2024."

[@WayneTheSeine]

@@CampingGuidance Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely wait.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@WayneTheSeine You're most welcome Wayne! Let me know how you like it if you do decide to get it next year! 😊

[@DMBVR4]

Opening the windows from the outside is no big deal at all lol the only time you'll be doing it is when it's nice outside, soo...

[@monicarose1]

But which one should I get??!!!!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Depends on which season you're camping in! Summer - go for the Wawona!

[@blop507]

If they could just combine these tents it would be perfect

[@CampingGuidance]

I know right?! 🤯

[@davidhall8874]

Base camp tents are no longer available from REI

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey David! Yeahhh I know right?! What a bummer. Hopefully it's not a permanent discontinuation. 😔 Hope they come back with a better version!

[@LTankv]

What version of Basecamp are you reviewing? 3.0 or 4.0?

[@CampingGuidance]

Not the newest one! I got mine back in 2022, so that's the previous version before the current one that's out now.

[@ape413]

Even though the base camp has way more pockets, I find the pockets in the Wawona more functional.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey April! Oh how come? I thought they were both quite functional 😅

[@ape413]

@@CampingGuidance I find bigger pockets in the base camp to just become one big dumping ground for random things. The smaller pockets in the Wawona makes you be more mindful of how you use the pockets. I especially liked the pockets on the rear door. I thought those were very handy

[@CampingGuidance]

@@ape413 That makes sense! I'm glad the Wawona's pockets are working out for you 🥰

[@ape413]

@@CampingGuidance you make the most comprehensive tent videos by the way! Thank you!

[@calebsiegler5471]

Was that a monkey?! Where do you live?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hahaha in Singapore! Near a nature reserve. Monkeys are like a daily sighting 😅😅😅

[@mr.nonederful3314]

No more REI tents for me. To expensive for what you get and even when properly guyed a real gust of wind will bend the aluminum poles.