Can I 'Storm Break' the The North Face StormBreak 2 Tent - Waterproof Test

This is the Infamous The North Face StormBreak 2 tent; will it stand up to heavy rain fall or will it suffer from serious leaking?
Find out in this waterproof test!
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[@usarchitects]

Glad to see this test, bought one yesterday, Dick’s Sporting Goods has a sale going now for $111, yes free shipping.

[@obsever97]

Yes...I found one for sale from Sports Basement for $102. Funny thing is that they offer $7 dollar same day door dash delivery!

[@vicentem8825]

Thanks for the tip on where to purchase. Just got one at same place for the sale price of $111.00. Great buy.

[@usarchitects]

@@obsever97 That’s awesome!

[@usarchitects]

@@vicentem8825 Hey, welcome!

[@billk8222]

North Face is nowhere near the company of 20-30 years ago. Having owned many of their products, I now look for other vendors. Not worth paying for the NF logo.

[@screamingsixties]

Woke Face

[@marcfavell]

I totally agree they biggest sellouts ever if you want a good tent you go to spend the money now Just go all in and get hilleberg tent 💯

[@kenhiett5266]

Like all things, it depends on the specific product and your particular use case. North Face still has some legitimate offerings.

[@bradmizzou]

These tents have been on sale lately. I picked up the 2 man a few weeks ago for $139. Appreciate your review!

[@sandraspears6389]

I have an older (about 6 years old) StormBreak 2 that I use when I go hiking with my dog. It gives me plenty of room for me, my dog and my gear to all be inside out of the weather. I love the doors on both sides and spacious vestibule to leave my boots, trekking poles. Its even large enough to cook in to get out of the rain if necessary. I have camped and hiked in all kinds of weather and never had an issue with this tent.

[@olegoathiking1962]

I've been using NF since the early 80's. I bought the NF Stormbreak 2 last year and I haven't had any issues with it. Thanks, Luke!

[@somerandomguy4149]

You know I been following Luke for 4 years now. And it blows my mind how much I have learned from just his channel. That tent is definitely a 4th season tent my goodness all that fabric in there. Yea, it's got mesh, but my goodness, did you see how thick that mesh is. I bet that thing doesn't breathe very well at all. 🤯

[@smithshox]

I can say after having owned the Stormbreak 2 for just over a year, that even with the rain shell off, airflow can definitely be an issue. Its not a dealbreaker for me by any means, but it certainly didn't help my comfort a few weeks ago in 30C weather with high humidity. Could barely feel the light breeze through the mesh.

[@Rando-user-zm1fx]

Wow mind blowing 😐

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

I think in a previous review he or someone else pointed out that the Stormbreak doesn't have vents either. I don't believe I saw them in the vid. Not that those necessarily are great at climate control, but they can help regarding condensation.

[@madelynmole439]

Why am I seeing 2 different colors are there 2 tents?

[@davids5006]

Same

[@ShipWreck54]

I love my StormBreak 2 and I’ve camped with it in some pretty severe storms with very heavy rains and forecasted 50+ mph wind gusts. And it held up to it. I was terrified, lol, but it held up and kept me dry. It has like 14 tie-down points that let you really anchor this thing down, far more than most other tents. Ventilation is an issue. But keep the fly tight and raised as high as possible without exposing the mesh, site selection is also important. If you remove the fly completely then you’ll lose the chimney effect as well as a lot of tie-down points, so I don’t recommend that. It’s never gonna be as breezy as other tents but it’s always been tolerable for me. I should add that I’ve only ever used it solo. Naturally 2 people are going to generate more body heat and if it’s humid then that’s going to add to the misery.

[@ronl8495]

The North Face tent are seen all over Mt Everest every climbing season! 😎

[@nickhtk6285]

Over the years NF has certainly declined in popularity and quality but they still have the odd piece that still hits it out of the park for the price range. Years ago I did a survival course with a Terra 35 backpack. Thing was excellent for what it endured.

[@glumbiglumson3268]

Woke Face

[@PWCDN]

NF is one brand I know will never leak across all their models. I have a EcoTrail 3P made form recycled polyester, been using it for 3 years in many rainfalls and high winds, no problems at all.

[@eileenspamer-kw3kz]

brill watching from uk granny eileen xxx

[@PolarRed]

Do we still get a discount if we do their “Allyship in the Outdoors.” diversity course?

[@cosmickidd205]

Great video my friend. I was wondering how come you can't get a reliable weather forecast where you are.strength and honor, great content.

[@needtokeepwalking]

A man standing under a tarp staring at a tent pondering the rain. That's what life is about.

[@lindawoody8501]

Glad to know this is a rain resistant tent and does not leak. The North Face is a well-known firm so I expected quality from them.

[@annathibodeaux8830]

Hey what happened to the green tent 😂😂😂😂

[@davids5006]

Uh huh.. Magic

[@jamesgunn1606]

I think you may get that Cold Wet winter you've been wating for !

[@karenrudderham4900]

The tent was khaki all through then the kne he checked for leaks was blue?😮

[@348MP]

Thank you sharing and as always, love your videos.

[@integrityhandymanservices1254]

I'm really happy with the stormbreak tents, I have 1 in my survival pack. It's good to know it's good to go!

[@phatforrest]

Just picked up one on sale the other day, can't wait to put it through some weather. All I've ever had before is cheapo tents, can't wait to see the difference in quality.

[@outdoorsfan4179]

I like my four year old stormbreak two tent as well. A keeper for car camping and short distance backpacking. Good test Luke. Another excellent gear review.

[@Bonkylikestopaddle]

Kinda regret selling this tent. I used it for kayak camping for a season and I had a great time with it. Zippers really suck on the rain fly but what can you expect from a cheap tent.

[@laidbacktraveler2580]

I bought a used NF Stormbreak 2 about 5 years ago with a few pinholes in the floor from the previous owner's cat making muffins. I sealed the holes with some Flexseal (yeah the stuff works!) applied drop by drop with a toothpick and amazingly, it has held up ever since - even with some seriously heavy rains lasting for a few hours at a time here in the islands. I use a Tyvek ground cover as the NF footprint is just too pricey for the minimal times I use the tent each year. I would love buy the new version but honestly, I mostly truck and hammock camp now as I get older, much more comfortable than being on the ground!

[@chicagochris1988]

I personally don’t think it will leak because I’ve used nothing but northface tents since I switched from Coleman years ago. I own the wawona 6 and the domey 3 and neither have ever leaked in extreme non stop rain

[@comingjudgement1214]

Wait, did I miss something, or did this tent magically change color from green 0:23 to blue 4:40

[@davids5006]

Yeah like wth

[@PWCDN]

The camera going overkill on the saturation (or whatever the term is), even his jacket turned from blue to purple.

[@RandomVelocity]

I didn’t think it would leak. I mean it’s really not rocket science. The outer shell looks pretty solid and waterproof.

[@JB50713]

Definitely not rocket science but some do leak due to poor seam sealing even when they look solid and waterproof.

[@dmoersfelder1]

I’ve had a storm break 2 for 3-4 years. Love it. Hasn’t leaked yet!

[@Xtariz]

Best cheap tent I've ever bought...

[@JB50713]

Love my Storm Break 2 tent. The double vestibule comes in handy.

[@gerardbommarito4668]

Do you ever use the monster tarp again?

[@markrossnagel4680]

Good storm test. Glad to see it's finally cooling down a little. Stay safe and God bless.

[@ShinyNickelBlades]

I have a larger tent from The North Face, the Wawona 6. My prediction is that it will not leak at all. Mine even did great in strong winds without being fully tied down. I never knew they made tents, but I am now a fan.

[@bikebastard306]

I have a wawona 6 as well and was camping last weekend in thunderstorms and I had no leak issues at all! I also have a rock 32 and its been perfect in the heaviest rain storms!

[@LagunaRider1961]

Would love a review or two on some of the premium trekking pole tents (zpacks, Hyperlite, Durston). Love your videos and a big cheers from Southern California!

[@deannnerem6589]

Yes please! Especially the Durston 1p and gossamer 1p. You could recoup your money by selling them to thru hikers if you did not want to keep them.

[@wavehuntersjapan]

I have been researching solid wallets for a variety of scenarios. RFID or miltary or travel or camping. Made me wonder what you use….

[@sargentmaxis]

wow i hope it passes

[@Lady_A.R]

I didn't expect any less from North Face. I've purchased for years coats and jackets and they were well insulated. I'd like to get a big walk in tent made by them (maybe an 8- person, four-season tent). Thanks for the review, Luke. Enjoy the rest of your weekend holiday. 🙏❤️👩‍🦳

[@meaganpearce9054]

Like the Wawona 6 or 8?

Enjoy your prgram and respect your opinions, wish you would test some nemo products. Just bought a nemo hornet 2p tent

[@lindapotter5750]

Why are the sides so far off the ground...does it have a floor? Bet you paid more for it than I can afford for just in case scenario...lol.

[@jerrymyers870]

Always put a tarp over your tent. I want to have a dry place when exiting the tent. 12x16 tarp is put up first then the tent underneath.

[@MarkethColeman]

thank you

[@lostsheep664866]

Great tent

[@Alexmontis3843]

That was a smooth test.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Spot on !

[@beacee]

I’d like to know where you get all this rain. We haven’t had any for weeks.

I have an L.L. Bean tent that I like that what I would put up against the North face

[@meaganpearce9054]

Can you please do a Waterproof Test of The North Face Wawona 6 Tent?

[@crustyjox]

North face is all about big brand name they are nowhere near what they use to be.

[@Brebear6971]

Hey Luke how big is the tarp on your 4 Runner and what kind is it ?

[@ahmedmayany8077]

where did you get those ling tarp poles?

[@ingurlund9657]

Nice start to the day.

[@jameskerrigan2997]

Too bad water wasn't running on the ground around it.

[@AdamHoffman-ls4nx]

Hey Pinball, here in Wisconsin the land of cheese and juicy bratwurst. Thanks for all you do!

[@whiskeythree1622]

Hey man -- we need some jalapeno cheese curds & landjager down here in the southeast! Wisconsin got the good stuff!

[@travisp32]

I’ve got an older version. It’s a solid little tent.

[@RosrShafer]

Thanks Luke

[@briananderson8733]

I am not sure that I believe that an empty tent in a rainstorm is a good REAL WORLD test of a tent vs rain leakage.

[@jbaros8629]

And why is that?

[@stacypacker8415]

I agree. I would like to see how much condensation you get. Breathing in there all night without good ventilation isn't a lot different than a leak

[@TylerJohnson-th9mi]

I do agree however I own one and have spent ten hours in heavy rain with my son in it and not had “condensation “ concerns. Everything else was so wet condensation was not on our minds. Our sleeping gear did not get wet however so a win.

[@davids5006]

Plus I wonder how this tent changed colors? Green in the beginning and blue towards the end

[@CooeeAdventures]

Thanks for another great review. Have you got your eye on the Wind Anchor Ultralight Pro backpack tent? Brand Thecatal. Withstand level 12 winds. I hope you review it. 😊⛺️

[@redsorgum]

I here that Ugly Face tents are better………🥴

[@andybesemer8672]

When Doug Tompkins started and owned the TNF they maid great equipment.He sold the Co. To purchase land in Patagonia to buy land for National parks.Since then there quality has gone down hill…

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Hi Luke! Thank you so much for the review! How about the tarp that you used for the 4 runner? Where did you find it? Loving the setup! Can you point me in the right direction? I already ordered the poles and waiting for it to arrive, however, I’m still looking for a tarp that would work for my boys, Groot and Fenris, they’re my Great Danes. STRENGTH AND HONOR my friend, be well!! Jenelle sends you and Susie her love!❤️❤️👍🏽💯 looking forward to seeing your next adventure!

[@davids5006]

Not sure what he was using in this video but Aqua Quest makes fine tarps, Luke uses them in lots of videos

[@skateyvesyt5368]

This is an Aqua quest tarp with Green Elephant poles. Unfortunately I'm not sure which model this is. I assume the defender since Luke is car camping and this tarp is a bit heavier. Luke often uses this setup in his videos.

[@KarenGregory-ks8qz]

Am I missing something? Having to sit through ads now?

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

I can't believe in 2024 waterproof testing is still a needed thing. By now you would think companies would have solved this riddle and it wouldn't be an issue anymore.

[@donnazeidler2218]

Have been using the orange Stormbreal 3 for the last 2.5 years 2 vestibules. I do use footprint as well. 2 nights of rain no leeks

[@samhill3496]

good time to test duck weather.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Is it time for a tour video on your Gear Garage? it has to be quite extensive by now...

[@craighoeme4845]

Excellent review Luke. Would be a good tent for above timber line excursions, where the weather can turn on a dime with no warning. Thank you for the review.

[@Jaypher]

I was in my TNF Wawona 4 during a rain storm, zero issues

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

On the lookout for a new backing tent, this one might be it.

[@LilaHikes]

It's 5 pounds. Doable for a weekender, but I certainly wouldn't want to haul it on longer trips.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Thanks for the tip. I have been using Mtn Hardware Sky ledge tent or a few years, but the fly bit the dust over weekend, and the company does not sell them anymore.

[@obsever97]

Dicks has this tent on sale for $111.00

[@saber1able]

They also make the StormBreak1, it's got just enough room for one person and their gear (in the small vestibule), but it is a little lighter than this one. It might work for you depending on the amount of gear you carry.

[@TylerJohnson-th9mi]

For the weight and cost get a Featherstone or Naturehike. Slightly lighter for relatively same cost.

[@whiskeythree1622]

Luke. Jiu jitsu is the way.

[@rthompson884]

I need the link for the tent footprint. I cannot find one for this tent not even from Northface?

[@Two_Waters]

Did you forget to record during the heavy rain all I seen was light rain?

[@emilyar7992]

I have this tent. It is a warm tent. I like it for car camping if it isn’t too hot.

[@youtubespanishfishingchann6575]

I have the one person one and put to the test and was great I highly recommend

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

I'd get one if only my wife was interested in camping with me LOL

[@rachelmaher8406]

we have a northface 3 man tent we got on sale at Dicks sporting goods 5 yrs ago. We used the crap out of it. We backpacked with it. (yes it was heavy. The BF carried the tent I carried the stakes and poles.) It is still great to this day!

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Looks like you set it for serious weather.

[@radarbase]

the north face storm break 2 tent is bomb proof 😉👍 looking forward to your final thoughts, luke. yours is the final word in gear reviews

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

North Face doesn't make garbage

[@emilyar7992]

Their politics are garbage.

[@BadgerBotherer1]

@@emilyar7992 What are their politics?

[@emilyar7992]

@@BadgerBotherer1 They put out training on how to be less white. They was blaming white peoples for minorities not wanting to enjoy outdoor nature activities.

[@tonysmith5924]

Three or four season tent? Looks hot!👏👏👏😊

[@christopherdawes4414]

That looked and felt like spring?

[@jeffgaboury3157]

About 1:30 in and I predict no leakage. Based on my own experience with the North Face Wawona 6. :)

[@jeffgaboury3157]

Glad to see my prediction was vindicated. North Face makes great stuff.

[@michaelogden5093]

I trashed North Face when they went creepy Woke.

[@angelduzztsr.5039]

IMO i think the tent will LEAK🌐

[@kerryrigney3607]

❤❤

[@alankerr2479]

That's a decent tent ⛺️

[@kevincorgel3384]

I think it will hold up

[@oldfarmshow]

😳

[@mikemcdaniel1228]

Why infamous?

[@gtcell8331]

Moustik in a bag

[@TheyllNeverGetMe]

I have been using the stormbreak 2 as my sole backpacking tent since 2018ish. It has never leaked or let me down and it has been stable in some insane and scary storms with high winds. It also did great beach camping with the relentless winds that can exist there as well. I used it as recently as a month ago and it is still waterproof. I did finally buy a new backpacking tent this year for the weight savings. This is one of my best camping gear purchases and I found it on sale at around $100 at the time.

[@carolutley6523]

⛺️⛺️⛺️

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

I'm getting rid of my REI Flash Air 2P, Kelty Salida 2P and GeerTop 1P trekking pole-supported tent to change to a two-tent set-up with one for car camping and one for backpacking. I got my bulletproof car camping tent based heavily on a suggestion from Luke (who I also give crap to on occasion) in the Teton Mountain Ultra 2P. It really got tested in the Rockies a few weeks ago and was a champ. It weighs 7#. So now it's down to the backpacking tent. The Stormbreak 2 is okay, but ventilation seems likely an issue as well as it not having vents up top to help with condensation. Allowances are often made, but this tent also is going to weigh around 5.5#. My old Kelty has taffeta about 2/3 up the walls (the main reason I'm moving on from it) and only weighs just north of 4#. I may go with the Featherstone 2P, recommended by Eric Hanson's channel, when the price is right. BUT ... as I write this, TNF Stormbreak 2 isn't showing up anywhere online that I usually look except Dick''s. Not REI, Amazon, Backcountry or even TNF own website (it's listed as out of stock if you directly look it up in a Google search, but doesn't appear if you run a search on TNF website). It's always possible they're discontinuing the line while pushing the Trail Lite series that costs considerably more, but that would take them out of the market entirely for entry level tents. Maybe they've decided that there is too much competition at the SB price/weight point?

[@benbarnhart4460]

I bought one earlier this year new and paid around $100, (2 p) which I thought was a steal for North Face. I've never used it yet, but did set it up in the back yard as I do with all new tents, to thoroughly check them out and I was impressed with this tent. Some have mentioned how very little mesh it has. For me, doing all of my camping during the fall and winter months, that is not a problem. But then again, I'll use or have used, any tent during winter months! I prefer the colder weather. If I'm going to camp in warm/humid weather, might as well make a trip to the Amazon!

[@georgeallen7667]

Gear is only tested if you are actually using the equipment. Pitching a tent, then standing off to the side, isn't testing . Fill it with gear and you. Watch what happens. NF went down in quality over the last few years. It caters to urban posers and cultural enriching looters. A real outdoor tent is gonna run in the minimum 300+ range. Don't put your trust into a product that can easily fail under real conditions. I live the life. Ice rain at 32+ degrees is not a sport. This, at best, is a on par with a blue tarp over a 2 season tent.

[@Rando-user-zm1fx]

Another heavy cheap tent. Is it possible to get at least one good actual mid/higher-end backpacking tent ($400 +) on a review?

[@12BlockTokie]

@Luke : What is the largest Hot Tent that you have tested and would recommend buying to the general public? Thank you for listening to the little guy's like me, who are full of questions. We do appreciate the honest opinions, both pro and con because sometimes we're forced into making the choice of the lesser of two evils, like being forced into the two party system ! Lol ! Anyways, back to my regularly scheduled appointment on your channel. Peace.

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

Its a nice looking tent. NF usually great and well made 🤞🏕️