Naturehike MONGAR 2 | THE BEST Wild Camping Tent

Is it worth it?
I have been camping with the Naturehike Monger 2 every weekend for a few months now, with most of those camps in the various weather conditions Dartmoor is famous for, from howling winds and thick fog, to blistering sunshine and sudden heavy downpours. Its been a while but I finally feel it is time to give my honest review and opinion on the Naturehike Monger 2.
In this video I'll show you all I love, all I would change in a future revision, the modification's I have made and it's shortcomings.
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QUESTION:
Does the Naturehike Mongar 2 meet YOUR needs?
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WHAT'S IN MY PACK?
TENTS
Tent (1) - OEX Phoxx II v2 : amzn.to/39yQ4HX
Tent (2) (New) - Naturehike Mongar 2: amzn.to/3AGcGlF
Pegs - Hikeman 20 Pack Aluminium Mixed Colours : amzn.to/3u5c7j2
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag - OEX Fathom EV 200 : amzn.to/3o5by7Y
Blanket - Snugpak Jungleblanket : amzn.to/3uaIRHO
Pillow 1 - OEX Traverse Self Inflating Pillow : www.gooutdoors...
Pillow 2 - Trekology Aluft 2.0 : amzn.to/39BxjDH
Pillow Case - Naturehike : www.aliexpress...
Sleep mats - Trekology Aluft UL140 : amzn.to/3o4QKxq & Trekology Aluft UL80 : amzn.to/3AEt4TX
Pump - FlextailGear Tiny Rechargeable USB Air Pump - amzn.to/3i5y9xf
FOOD & WATER
Water filter - Lixada water filter : amzn.to/3CNvhND
Water Filter - Katadyn BeFree Tactical 1 liter : amzn.to/3o3H0n5
Gas Cook system - BRS 3000T Titanium stove 29g: amzn.to/3i49Hwi
Alcohol Cook System - Trangia 27 : amzn.to/3u9nvue
Table - Ultralight Camping Table by Novice Wild Camper : outdoorgearess...
OTHER
Down Jacket - Ali Express Autumn Winter Down Jacket : www.aliexpress...
Camera - DJI Pocket 2 Creators Kit: amzn.to/3o0zgSN
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[@ricardoneto7789]

For winter use, you can get a 4 season inner tent from 3F UL . The floating cloud inner tent fits inside the monger . Only need to extent the upper loop attachments by using an additional 2 inch loops on the top pole.

[@KernowCamps]

That’s a good tip, one of read elsewhere before. I’ve moved my Mongar 2 in to a friend now so won’t be able to test it out. Thanks for sharing Ricardo! 👌

[@Senki207]

For those complaining that their tent is "too cold" in the winter: the primary purpose of a tent is to offer you protection from the wind, snowfall and from direct contact between your sleeping gear and the snow. Relying on your tent for insulation instead of having an adequate sleep system is very dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Your sleeping bag and sleeping pad should both be warm enough that you'll be comfortable in the ambient temperature even without a shelter at 0 wind and 0 precipitation. If you get wind coming in from under the fly, you can always pile snow around your tent or simply dig out your camp spot so that the entire thing is surrounded by a wall of snow. Your clothing and sleep system are what's supposed to help you conserve body heat, the tent's purpose is to avoid wind chill and snowfall.

[@freeforester1717]

Indeed. Back in the 1960’s it was fairly commonplace for the baby to be put into the pram well wrapped up, and the pram put outside (under shelter if inclement) even on the coldest of days, the thinking being that the fresh air was good for us, and as we were well wrapped up against the cold, no harm became of anyone.

[@freeforester1717]

For your door ties, simply attach a short piece of dyneema or bungee with an adjustable line stop onto the toggle side, and simply pass the small line stop through the loop once the door has been rolled up, and cinch it up to close the dyneema or bungee cord around the door material - quick, easy, secure. The wee toggles are a pain, but it’s easy to pass the line stop with the little extra line through the cloth loop and then cinch down. Great tent, had mine 3 years, very happy with it.

[@KernowCamps]

That’s a really good idea!

[@HuzJorDedi]

How are you happy with the choice of color? Does the bright colors attract more insects them the darker one?

[@KernowCamps]

I’m very happy with the colour. Had it been available at the time I purchased I’d have gone for the slate blue instead, but overall I’m satisfied with my choice. Bright colours attracting insects is a discussion I’ve only recently become familiar with (in regards to tent colourways) so wasn’t a consideration at the time of purchase. To be honest, I have never seen a difference in bug attraction between bright coloured tents and duller ones. I feel that the issue with bugs is the same with the Mongar 2 as it is with my (Coyote Brown) Lanshan 1 and 2 Pro, my olive green OEX Phoxx 2 and Bobcat and even my 3FUL ZhengTu 2. In my opinion bugs are more likely to be attracted to my body heat and sweat than the colour of my tent, but I’m no science guy so might be wrong.

[@KernowCamps]

Oh, and great question by the way!

[@packraftadventures]

I have the same tent ( purchased 2023) Firstly I think my rain fly might've been cut a bit small because I have to really bend the cross bar to attach the rainfly toggles on each side, Same for you? Secondly only inner and outer came with buckles, not my footprint, so I had to DIY a solution to be able to pitch rain fly first.. With my Cloud up 2 everything was top notch and the overall quality of the buckles and straps a lot better..

[@daytriker]

Since this is a model I am considering buying, your detailed instructions & review are most welcome. This will be my second Nature Hike tent & the first one has been very good for the past 5 seasons. This time I am going to the tropics so the extra flow through ventilation is a bonus for me. Could you please tell me which would be the better choice if there is one for the hot humid climate, the Silicone or the Polyester version? Thank you.

[@KernowCamps]

I would love to offer you the advice you’re looking for, however I’ve never used the Mongar 2 in those conditions, only during hot British summer which is very dry, not humid at all. As such I have no experience to draw upon. Very sorry

[@maciaalonso3756]

Thank You for a great review. I have a little question for you, if you can repond. I don't know how cold are your winter and autum, so What temperature is the limit that you will use this tent?

[@KernowCamps]

That’s a great question. I stopped using the tent last October (early) when temperatures were entering single figures (below 10C) as I found it allowed too much wind in making it seem far colder.

[@sp503075]

Hi. Do you have an opinion on the blue colour lighter Mongar 2 with the lighter fly material. Everyone has reviewed the standard one but not m mentioned the lighter 1.6kg version. I'm in australia so it won't be used in winter. Thanks

[@KernowCamps]

I’ll be honest bud, I have no opinion at all on it. I don’t own one and I’ve not seen anyone else with one “in the flesh”. However I can make an educated guess and say it would be a better option. The lighter material means an overall lighter pack way and a smaller package when compressed (with pegs and poles separated). The 15D silnylon is a strong material and certainly strong enough for calm weather in late spring/summer/early autumn just like the 20D version. I wouldn’t attempt to use it in any situations that I’d normally avoid with the 20D as it’s only real failing is it’s large vents making unsuitable for use in Wintery weather.

[@ryanrunningwild]

The more videos on Naturehike tents I watch, the more I think I want one... I have been quite taken with the trekking pole tents / tarps, but, I do miss the extra stability that a proper "poled" tent has. Might need to start shortlisting some I think. Great review, very detailed

[@KernowCamps]

Cheers Ryan. I wouldn’t know what NH tent to suggest for you, I know how light you like your pack to be!

[@ryanrunningwild]

@@KernowCamps Yeah, but seeing as its getting colder, and darker, I think I am going to increase the pack weight a bit. Going to be a bit more tent bound so having some extra comfort will be worth the extra weight I think

[@KernowCamps]

Ah that’s good thinking buddy. I’m STILL trying to reduce my pack weight, little by little.

[@mikebotha5936]

A couple of clothes pegs will sort your floppy door problems out ~ simple but it works great for me

[@KernowCamps]

Gotcha! Spot in, lightweight, easy and accessible. Love it

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

I like it definitely great summer tent early fall where I'm at anyway. Great review, Happy Trails Brotha.

[@KernowCamps]

It’s a great tent, I really love it. It’s been all but retired now in favour of my Lanshan trekking pole tents but I have used it occasionally in recent times.

[@published1789]

Thank you. Great information. Have one on the way, so the decision was made, but really appreciate a couple of your points -- especially about the ground cloth, so I didn't order one that I wouldn't need, and about your real world experwith the tie backs. Length looks a little shorter than I'd realised, but will be OK I'm sure.

[@boyzinthewood1]

Good to see your subs have started climbing up, well deserved. Just watched your camp with Novice Wild Camper... I've been trying to get a camp in with Mike for months now, what's your secret? how did you get him on board? haha. Great in-depth review of the tent mate! Also its good that you're doing the review after using it for a while unlike most other channels who do a review straight out of the box...

[@KernowCamps]

Thank buddy. No secret, think I must have had the timing about right is all 😂 I thought of doing a “first impressions” when I got the tent, but i wouldn’t have bought it in the first place if I figured it would be anything other than good, so would have been a wasted effort. Better to use it for a while, I thought, then I could give a real review. Thanks for watching, proper appreciate it!

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

Great video, Mr Kernow! Very detailed indeed. I'm a bit in love with the purple version, strongly considering using my tax return on it as a gift to myself. Have been eyeing it off for a couple of years, now, finally just about to pull the trigger. How does it hold up to extended, heavy rain, do you find? And those vestibules, what are they like to cook in?

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

Also, Davy is a very good boy. 💕

[@KernowCamps]

As I bought it in Summer I’ve only experienced heavy rain and wind once atop Weat Mill Tor a few weeks back. The tent didn’t budge but the large ventilation areas at the bottom of the tent let rain blow up and under meaning the inner mesh got quite wet. With some minor adjustment these could have been pinned closer to the ground to prevent the issue. The vestibules are fine for cooking. A door can be open in the opposite side of the wind or be left closed completely though I’d recommend closed only if just boiling water. The extended use of flame would worry me.

[@KernowCamps]

Dave is a very very good boy!

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@@KernowCamps thanks, sir! ATB

[@KernowCamps]

No problemo

[@whatsnottohike]

i almost got this tent but i know those doors would get on my nerves. I went for the sierra designs clearwing 2 instead, although not used it yet but I have high hopes for it. Still, a decent review, how'd you find the waterproofness as the guy on outdoor gear reviews slates it.

[@KernowCamps]

It held up really well in all weathers including torrential rain. The only time I had an issue in rain was when the wind was blowing so hard it was coming under the tent and up against the inner mesh, but that was freak weather!

[@toxicteabaging]

Greetings from Sweden! Thanks a lot for the review, i am very interested in this tent and your detailed review helped me settle on getting one for my upcoming 3-4 day summer trip through the "Jämtlandstriangel" which is a route in the swedish mountains, in the heat of summer it is about 15c on a warm summer day and 2-4c during night time, with a proper sleeping bag this tent till do splendid i believe!

[@KernowCamps]

Thanks for watching. I hope it serves you well. For the record there is now a lighter, 15D version that might be a bit more suitable as it will save a bit of weight.

[@Tony-P489]

Good detailed review and clip of D+D so what's not to like 👍🙂 That tent is like cathedral compared to my little Vango and great value 👍

[@KernowCamps]

Thanks Tony. It is a very spacious tent. I only have an OEX Phoxx II to compare it too myself, it’s a massive upgrade in space and less weight too!

[@JohnKlopp]

Very good and thorough review! This tent would provide excellent airflow for year round camping here in Central Florida. Just picked it up on Amazon Black Friday deal.

[@KernowCamps]

Nice one bud, it’s a great buy. Did you get the 20D version (same as mine) or the new lighter weight 15D? Thanks for visiting from Florida meht, I wasn’t aware my vids are getting watched that far from home! Proper job!!!!

[@JohnKlopp]

@@KernowCamps Yes, I got the 20D green tent. I had watched someone's video a few weeks ago on this tent so the algorithm threw your video in my suggested videos. I thought you did an excellent job of properly demonstrating the setup and talking about the features, so I thought it was worth a try and like I said, Amazon happened to have it on sale for black Friday. I actually wanted a tent that can withstand a good rainstorm and provide really good airflow, which should reduce condensation considerably. And since Winters here in central Florida are quite mild, I don't think I'll have any issues camping down to 0° C or so. I think it will be perfect for camping all year round and am looking forward to finding out. Thanks for the response and take care!

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Very thorough buddy. Have you thought about getting the four season inner? I didn't notice the pockets when I was in yours, odd place to put then right where your head and feet go 👍

[@KernowCamps]

I’d love then4 season inner, but i don’t think there is one. Little secret about the pockets….I don’t think I’ve ever used them really. Normally everything gets chucked into the gear loft

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@@KernowCamps it's 3F ULs version of the mongar they do a 4 season inner. Got it wrong. It would would though as its exactly the same size by the looks of it 👍

[@robmckinnon4655]

@@NoviceWildCamper I have it and it works!

[@wiebkeb.6600]

Thanks for the video! I ordered the tent and really like it, however I have troubles to connect the outer tent/fly to the cross pole that goes above the tent (hope its clear). Does anybody else also have this issue or goes easy for you? Its like 3cm are missing and I am afraid its a sewing error.

[@KernowCamps]

Are you finding the fly too loose or too tight? If right you may have to bend the cross pole with a bit more force to set it in place. Don’t be afraid!

[@puravidamy4162]

What size compression sack are you using (the fluorescent green one) for the inner?

[@KernowCamps]

I honestly don’t know, the sack I used has been destroyed over time and no longer have it. Sorry

[@dalejuhl8591]

Nust a thought i have the same tent. I add a Aqua. Quest defender tarp to make it a 4 season. AND it stops the wind😊

[@westcountrywildcamping9556]

Great review video. As a fellow Mongar 2 owner I completely agree with the draft element. Love the tent but probably won’t be using it in the colder months.

[@KernowCamps]

Indeed. I should have mentioned in the review that when you’re sharing the Mongar 2 with a flatulent dog 🐶 the ventilation comes in really handy, even if it’s cold 😂

[@westcountrywildcamping9556]

@@KernowCamps haha I bet.. contemplating buying a new tent 😬

[@KernowCamps]

You? A new tent? Nahh! 😂

[@westcountrywildcamping9556]

@@KernowCamps so indecisive.. do I go low weight but with limited space.. or do I go larger tent but heavier.. don’t want to spend a fortune

[@KernowCamps]

Middle of the road? Lanshan 2 Pro, less than a kilo but loads of space.

[@lukewarm2075]

Great vid, bulldog clips would be quick and easy to hold doors open, I just ordered the monger 2

[@KernowCamps]

That’s a good point, but the downside there is “something else” to find or lose. That’s why I went down the route of magnets since they could be attached and never lost.

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Always good to see new tents and reviews 👍 I look forward to watching you doing a rain camp on Dartmoor 👌 Atb Taff 🤠👊

[@KernowCamps]

Honestly, I’ll avoid rain if possible, though the way the weather is of late I expect you’ll get your wish soon. My dog, Dave, hates the rain in cold weather and it’s not much fun for him being wet in a tent at night.

[@camperlists7090]

Great review video 😃Daniel

[@KernowCamps]

Thanks!

[@DrDennis]

What’s the warranty mate?

[@KernowCamps]

Standard 1-year buddy

[@justinmoors]

Cracking review Daniel, keep them coming

[@KernowCamps]

Cheers Justin, thank you for watching

[@vannic713]

Great demonstration!

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Lovely video@channel,have a lovely 2022@stay safe @new fan debs xx..

[@KernowCamps]

Thank you Debs!

[@chestercopperpot9294]

This tent with 210T is only £81.11 (postage and taxes included) on aliexpress. Best value tent on the market.

[@mengye827]

Described very clearly，useful for me. Thx

[@KernowCamps]

Glad the video was helpful, thank you for watching

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

Nice review there fella cracking 👌

[@KernowCamps]

Thanks buddy. Got another long term review coming soon

[@cakeytea]

Nice video, very informative. :)

[@KernowCamps]

Cheers maid!

[@egomartini]

plastic, spring clip-close pins would solve your door problem.

[@KernowCamps]

There are a great many “solutions” to the issue, but at the end of the day a bit more R&D by Naturehike is all that was really needed to prevent any issue at all. I hope it’s fixed in the newest revision!

[@mrmods7912]

Yet another tent door which doesn't allow full easy access to the vestibules! That's why I prefer the rainbow door on the star River 2

[@KernowCamps]

The door is a bit of a pain. The rainbow door on the SR2 is a major design improvement. I believe the SR2 was launched more recently than the M2 so possibly Naturehike saw the opportunity to make a few good design upgrades and launch it as a separate product? I’ve not had my hands on the SR2 to compare though

[@mrmods7912]

I prefer the star River 2

[@theandybchannel.1819]

Great review. I've just got one for £100 so I'm made up. Cheers

[@KernowCamps]

Nice one Andy! £100 is quite the bargain. Remember though, this is a summer, or at least, warm weather tent. In case you ever need to pitch it in the rain, please take a look at my follow up video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4izeqmOl9yqpJI Thanks for watching bud!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Great info

[@KernowCamps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KreasiTangan_GO]

Nice review..

[@KernowCamps]

Thank you, hope you found it useful!

[@Soneoak]

Have you tried setting up during rain? The bloody fly attaches to the corners via buckles rather than lines, so stupid

[@KernowCamps]

Never had a problem myself. Peg out foot print, set up poles, attach fly the crawl inside to wait out the rain. Dry foot print and install inner while in there. It’s very much a warm weather (read “summer” tent so rain hasn’t been much of an issue for me

[@Soneoak]

@@KernowCamps how do you attach the fly? It makes no sense, it can't be attached without the inner as only the inner has the corresponding buckles. What you've suggested is clearly bullshit cause you've not had to do it in the rain. Do it first then come back and tell me how it's done. It uses buckles to attach to the inner, the foot print does not have the buckles. This tent sucks for rainy setup or take down. I actually own this tent and had to take it down whilst raining. There is no bloody way to keep the fly on without the inner due to the way it attaches. Don't mislead with your rubbish answer.

[@KernowCamps]

It seems I have somehow upset you with my reply? Very sorry about that. Hit me up on Instagram instagram.com/KernowCamps and we can discuss it properly there if you like? Just PM me. Given the nature of your reply though, I'll see about making a short vid on how to do attach the fly first, in the rain, as soon as I can (might be a while though as I've not been well lately lol).

[@KernowCamps]

Here you go buddy! I really hope this helps you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4izeqmOl9yqpJI

[@packraftadventures]

​@@Soneoak I had the same issue, seems like some people get the buckle system like us and some get the metal ring to just stick the pole through. Solution: tie a little bungy string to the fly buckle (there is a hole in the buckle perfect for it) when pitching fly first you just take the bungy loop and thread it over the pole end, like you do with the inner tent. Voila. (You can even use the buckle tightener with this set up) When you then set up the inner tent from under the fly you just go ahead and buckle it. Works like a charm.

[@wildtroutangler]

Nice review.

[@KernowCamps]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruralvietnam6790]

Your channel is great, thanks for sharing! Interactive registration of your channel😃💝

[@KernowCamps]

Thanks and welcome

[@ruralvietnam6790]

@@KernowCamps 🙌🖐🤝🤝🔔❤kzbin.info/door/U1zUtnsbCpfclMJEFyFw4Q

[@ruralvietnam6790]

Like 15👍

[@KernowCamps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cipie3646]

Take a clothespin for the door...

[@mart872uk]

Aircraft grade poles - just in case your tent takes off . ha ha

[@mrmods7912]

Too much mesh on naturehike tents... The zips are terrible! I don't know why people keep buying them. I suspect, its the price!

[@Shawn-ts4jw]

All Naturehike tents are made for short people, ie Chinese people (cause they make them). Wonder if they know they are short as fark.

[@KernowCamps]

I’d say that’s a good point, however I don’t think the Mongar or any other Naturehike tent is any smaller than any other by different brands, since for the most part Naturehike are basically design copies of more expensive tents. The Mongar being a “rip off” of MSR’s Hubba Hubba series (I believe)

[@AlexanderMason1]

17:29 the zippers Are YKK.