Don't Make a DIY grow tent! Buy one instead.(heres why)

[@joshuaemery7796]

70 dollars is a pretty good deal for a quality grow tent like that for sure, but I think it’s pretty hardcore misinformation saying you couldn’t build your own tent the same size and quality for under $30. PVC, panda film, and alittle ingenuity could save you $40+ & the opportunity to build something on your own and feel that satisfaction and pride that comes along with it. On top of that in DIY you can build it to your exact specifications and needs. I mean no offense but you spent $130 on a shoe rack and some Mylar

[@joshuarudd6297]

I agree with u the expensive shoe rack, lots of mistakes made. But I also think that time is money. If u enjoy building from scratch that’s one thing but you can’t beat a ready build tent that saves you time. Plus this works if u don’t have tools. Thanks for stopping by

[@ericfolk2370]

I was getting ready to pretty much say the same thing. I can build one for less that $20 and work just as good as the store made.

[@nirvanna666_]

This dude is a clown 🤡 he built the most dinky looking tent just to try and get some views I've seen some awesome DIY grow rooms/tents

[@theblobfish9614]

I consider building my own grow tent, i wouldnt do it to save money, but to have it exactly fit my needs

[@leetpg]

Great video and many valid points. I remember my first grow tent was a few old plastic signs I cut into shape, lined with a thermal blanket and sealed it off. Cost me about 3 dollars but it was small only good for clones and seedlings.

[@joshuarudd6297]

Thanks! If u can keep the cost that low then making a grow tent may be worth it!

[@leetpg]

@@joshuarudd6297 absolutely but if you do want a full featured tent, they're very affordable.

[@HydroHavenGrow]

Pretty slick. I'm still on the fence about nabbing one... but if I do, I think I'll go for the 4'x4'. Looking good, my friend. Smash.

[@joshuarudd6297]

Thanks for watching!

[@gokuzawa268]

You can use survival life covers as mylar (very cheap) and a used wooden furniture someone threw away. You can customize it easily also. The main problem with that is if you're looking for a big grow tent, there's a good chance you won't find one furniture that big, so it takes a little more time and effort to build.

[@dmo848]

Strip down an old refrigerator. A buddy made it for his shop. U won't even know it has plants in it. 😂

[@phatdabzallday4312]

@@dmo848 an old refrigerator shiii I never even thought of that bro you just put me on an idea bro thanks 😂💯

[@yohanesliong4818]

Wow, thanks for making this video

[@spincity4049]

Yes, good tips and you’re right. Is that tent 2’x4’?

[@ThatHippyDuck]

3d print some inserts for the holes too. Intake outtake holes too. I think I can modify something. Not for everyone though.

[@oddie8523]

Thank you for creating this video

[@joshuarudd6297]

It's my pleasure

[@homerco213]

I'm growing hot peppers, and now cannabis in Minnesota since August first. My plants are going great, but it's September, and the season is winding down. At $70 something I might by three of these set ups. Will check out your other stuff to see about setting up a proper indoor grow.

[@BaconGhostX]

Hey please update also from MN looking to start to grow my own any tips would help

[@keiangelocollins7537]

Jus built a 6 foot tall 5 foot long and 4 foot wide 50 bucks couldn’t do better if u ask me

[@georgeahr3644]

Good idea.

[@Rizik1986]

Just watched a video comparing reflective materials and the grow tent material was much lower in containing and reflecting ppfd. Aluminum foil or emergency mylar, which are both exceptionally cheap, wildly surpassed the 2 materials shown in your video that cost much more. The grow tent used cheap pvc but I'm sure you could DIY a cheaper structure than the 80 dollar rack you bought and line it with cheap aluminum foil or emergency mylar for a highly efficient DIY tent that outperforms the grow tent.

[@godforbid3n679]

if you are a good craftsman you could design a grow tent to be amazing

[@dustinjenney9736]

You can find cheap grow tents on Amazon for $60-$70. But do be careful because the tents are prone to tearing if mishandled during set up.

[@jamzempire]

It sucks that im trying to find a specific size grow tent.

[@joshuarudd6297]

The Vivosun I bought is very hardy and holds up to my manhandling. Not a rip or tear yet. It comes with patches in case it does though.

[@boobler2626]

Metal studs and polyfilm for the win

[@michelleroxy21]

I get what you mean.. there’s a lot of DIY things that end up costing way more in raw materials.. I’m still going to try to get some things second hand.. like a kiddie pool, shelves.. maybe that will cut the cost.. curious if I could just use a regular camping tent and put aluminum on the interior.. my set up is currently in a uninsulated basement.. grow lights on succulents so they’re doing okay.. but I know they’d do far better in a grow tent.. plus use the energy from the Vivosun grow lights more efficiently.. I have my eye on a 100’ roll of reflective foam insulation I think could do the trick.. just seal it up with foil tape.. I think it could work. 🤔🤓 what do you think?

[@joshuarudd6297]

Make sure the aluminum foil is checkered or diamond patterned to prevent “hot spots” or creases that may focus light in one spot. A camping tent may work as a cool greenhouse maybe! Haven’t though about that. Something for me to think about. Good idea!

[@ameernashef7128]

I made a grow box out of camping tent ,alumnium foil and some white paint result were amazing 90% similar to what I got out of "brand" growbox at litterally 1/10 of the cost. No idea why but for some reason these growboxes are waaaaaay overpriced (at least where I stay)

[@jdk8439]

@@ameernashef7128 can u post a video of it on ur channel?

[@chriswrightwright8308]

Yeah if thats what you built buy one lol

[@kenjido69]

Just get 2x2 4ft and 8ft wood pieces. Make a rectangle frame with supports. Panda film and you're good to go. Add a zipper if you'd like for the door. Unless you're growing stinky tomatoes, you'll be fine. All in all i spent $80 on panda film and $50. For 2 4x8s tents not bad

[@joshuarudd6297]

Not bad for those who like to make things!

[@dustinbailey1152]

PVC is cheeper and requires no nails just elbows and "T"s

[@vaindioux]

@@joshuarudd6297And have time! I work 2 more hours and pay for the Amazon tent. I can’t imagine finding all the parts cheap or free and watching 72 videos to put it together. Thxs for the video!

[@keithfields7171]

I found a vinyl zipped wardrobe on Facebook for $5 and lined it.

[@RiggsMasonry]

Made just about the shittiest possible one you could lmao. Should have just used PVC and reflectix I've been running a 4x8 homemade tent for almost 6 years and it cost me $31

[@billyswithkerser]

If you can find me a 50x50x150cm tent I'll pay up

[@mikeallen5291]

I dunno bro. I can literally make tents far superior to the ones you buy. It took me about a year to get it down to an art and I had to buy a heavy duty sewing machine but it was well worth it. That being said, I have zero limitations on the size of my tents. I am able to have no ducting ports that are unused or unnecessary and can use duct flanges instead of fabric socks with drawstrings on them to pass through the walls or ceilings so that they are far better sealed. I can place hard materials between the layers of the materials I use for the shell and have hard walls, semi-hard walls, or just fabric walls. Even while using those materials I can still make them to where they fold and the hard walls are usually easier to fold anyway because of the way I make the panels. When it comes to the materials for the shell, I can use diamond mylar or panda film (I prefer the latter) on the inside and any strength and color of oxford cloth/canvas I choose, plus I can put access wherever I want. The frames I can make from steel tubing, aluminum box tubing, and stainless steel tubing. There are literally no limits to what I can build now. I got on this kick becasue I used to have a secret jardin Intense 240v3.0 and when it wore out (a little too quickly for what I paid for it) I decided that I should try to build my own version. I liked the Intense line because they have a 60cm alley down the center so it acts like two tents attached to eachother face to face with space to work in the middle. For example with the 240 walked into the entry int center of the unit, there is a 2ft wide alley that you are standing in and a 4x8 grow space to either side of you. It makes working on things easier and allows you put your ac and/or dehumidifer in there without them taking up valuable grow space. I do NOT buy cheap tents becasue I learned my lesson a long time ago and figured out that you really do get what you pay for most of the time. I'll avoid wimpy 600D tents as long as I live. lol

[@wanderingknight10]

Bro, you do not have enough experience with building so of course you would buy a tent ..lol

[@jesus2639]

A Cheap ghetto grow tent wins over window lighting anyday

[@douglasbenjamin9498]

I don't want to be mean, but you really didn't build that DIY grow tent very cost effectively. Using cheap Led shop lights, a little timber, some cheap space blankets or similar, and some staples and screws and you could have a grow rack with capacity for a number of plants (and obviously there are many variations, using stuff like PVC pipes, chicken wire, silicone, Rubbermaid containers, etc.). It may be more work than some people want to put in, but for those who enjoy the DIY aspect you could really save some money over buying one.

[@joshuarudd6297]

Ain’t nothing wrong with DIY! Some people are very good at it. I am definitely not that type of person lol.

[@AD-wx9zz]

You can make a way bigger one doe cheaper. Like a 4 foot by 8 foot and save so much. Once you get past a 2 by 4 it’s not cheap anymore. An it’s pointless to grow 2 plants. At lest for me

[@oliviastreich1374]

I spent 35 dollars and bought pvc piping and Mylar sheeting. Your “tent” doesn’t even have ventilation. Before you tell others not to do something maybe know what your doing first. 🙄

[@user-us5hm2pu6v]

Well thats your fault lol… for one being lazy. And 2 not spending efficiently. A couple 2x4s and panda wrap would have cost you 1/4 that. Figure out a way to seal your door and youre good to go.

[@cutebloons]

Your entire point here is "just buy one because its too hard"? What 😭

[@johnspence8141]

So marijuana: grow tent (venting, humidity, heat and smell)...all other plants: use a martha tent.

[@pure_2xhelix]

Don't listen him he don't have any clue what he is telling you i have seen grow tents better then these who are selling them and the flowers in it were crazy

[@htplilj94]

Dude u cheaper yo self 😂😂😂 mylar is like 10 bucks for 6pk. All u need is pvc pipe which is very cheap to build your structure and place a piece of plywood on top for mounting

[@DannyrcModels1579]

marihuana 🤣🤣🤣

[@AD-wx9zz]

Well bro you didn’t s very lazy job. Why it seal off the whole thing and put a vent in their? I don’t understand you can legit make this whole things yourself so much cheaper

[@sxviper]

I was looking to build but this video makes perfect sense not to. Thanks

[@htplilj94]

Naw bra dude jus is not a handy man his tent look trash. Mylar and pvc pipe and a light u can get it all for less the 60 bucks. The thing u need to spend money on is what I can't make

[@conspiracorn1437]

Nah, bro. You're just not a reliable source when it comes to affordable DIY. Can build a grow box twice the size of your tent for $50 if not less, without spending $70 on a shelf. 🙄

[@conspiracorn1437]

And this isn't to be smarter than the source. I'm just letting people know not to limit their information to a single individual who is less likely capable.

[@Lolerburger]

No offence my g, but your DIY grow tent is barely DIY. You need to build your own housing with PVC and find cheaper alternatives than the NASA space shuttle liner you got there. Buy cheap fabric and cheap reflective surfaces (tin foil?) to make your own liner. You should be able to make a massive tent for under $100.

[@muhaymeenshakur8117]

Sir, you are just not a good builder. I did plenty of diy and it came out perfectly. I only spent 40 dollars.

[@user-qc3qo2sb1n]

Facts

[@conspiracorn1437]

Faxts

[@sativagirl1885]

if it's legal to grow tomato, you do not need to hide it. If you grow marijuana indoors, shame on your badass.