FLOOD warning! Popular 1 Person Tent Rain Test and Overview | Ozark Trail 1P Tent

[@loudowning3393]

What I did with this tent summer 2021 was to seam seal the exterior sewn seams then also inside seams. At the same time I spayed DWR all outside even where wind might blow rain . I must have used a full can of DWR. Then I sewed/ glue a loop on the bottom below the vent window to make a tie out so that side of tent wall does not collapse inward in a stiff wind. Yes I changed stakes to the Coughlans aluminum ones at Walmart and cut them to 7 inches. I used the 5x7 Ozark Trail tarp as a ground mat. In 25 f degree temp in southern Utah desert last November there was some condensation on the ceiling above my face in the middle of the night so I opened one vestibule door and was pleased that no condensation was found in the morning. One other thing I did was gorilla glue all stress points like pole ties, stake out loops, etc. Have not had it bad rain to say how it will handle that yet. So for $27 plus some time prepping it it's right near 3 lbs and if it breaks it is not a tragedy

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks, Lou! I think you hit the nail on the head here! "for $27 plus some time prepping if it's right near 3 lbs and if it breaks it is not a tragedy". I"m hoping with the seam sealing this tent will now be trail ready, because other than that it is fantastic tent. I like you're idea of putting a loop just underneath the window so you can stake that out. I could fore see that being an issue in the wind. I had thought about just sealing all the exterior seams, because I have some seam sealer left after sealing my other tent. You could easily pay 10 times this amount for a tent of the same weight (after swapping out stakes), so this could be an awesome budget buy. Thanks for sharing what you did with your Ozark trail! I think this will be helpful to others wanting a tent on a budget who are willing to put in a little prep!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I have an older version of this tent. It's held up to mild rain and one downpour but we've only had it out a handful of times. It's a great tent for folks who are going out with ideal weather.

[@DoseofDirt]

I remember you mentioning it in one of your videos! I think you're right that it would work well for ideal conditions. The price is certainly right and I was impressed with how well it handled the wind! My hope is that it will now be a perfect budget 1P tent after the seam sealing, but only the next rainstorm will tell! Crazy you can get a sub 3lb tent for $27!

[@KristenWhere]

Good call on the Wise Owl stakes! I bought them a while back when I had first picked up a hammock- figuring I could use extra stakes either with my 20 year old target special “2-3 person backpacking tent”- (which, shockingly has been thru some stuff and did it’s job- except on one occasion but there was also human error involved in that one- needless to say, I’m not taking that on any trail). Those stakes are light & strong! I love Wise Owl. I’ve become a total fan girl with their gear. I hope you manage to get this tent in functional condition! I was looking at it a few days ago & said “no there’s just no way that’s even possible”- when I saw that giant seam down the middle of the floor, I thought I was going to fall over! What the hell?! Good luck & keep up the great content!

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks, Kristen! That's awesome you are a hammock camper! that's definitely something I want to get into! I have taken one to relax in during my trips, but always took a tent to sleep in as well. Maybe one day I'll take the leap! I'm also a big fan of the Wise Owl gear! They seem to consistently have good quality without being ridiculously expensive! These stakes have been fantastic so far! I thought the same thing as you when I first came across this tent "there is no way this thing will work for $27.94!" It just shouldn't be possible, right? 😆 I am hoping the tent will be good with the seams sealed. There is supposed to be a big rainstorm tonight, so that should give it a good test! If it's trail ready after just some quick seam sealing then I think this will end up being a great purchase! We'll see what happens! Thank you!

[@KristenWhere]

@@DoseofDirt I “aspire” to be a hammock camper lol! I decided over the past year to upgrade all of my camping stuff- I’m an only child who grew up with 2 parents whose idea of “roughing it” was staying in a 3-4 star hotel- so, with Covid etc, I’ve been really wanting to just get out and explore more- so long story short, I managed to get the sleeping bag I had been drooling over as a Christmas present, and now I’m just searching for last seasons models or lightly used gear to get me going the rest of the way- I love hammocks & have had 2 spine surgeries, the last one was so botched that my Mom suggested I sleep in a hammock inside lol- so, I got to thinking.. I will continue to use my ridiculous tent (somehow it fit myself, my partner, and my oversized Boston terrier/bed hog comfortably for a week straight just in the backyard a few years ago when we decided we wanted to camp but had to work so we couldn’t go anywhere lol) but in the meantime I’m still looking for sales on tents etc- my friend is an avid hiker & she knows all of the “secret spots locally” that are great for a day hike and an afternoon hammock nap- so, I intend on picking her brain & taking notes. I truly hope that tent works out for you bc that is a really huge deal! Thank you so much for all of your hard work uploading all of this content on here for people like me who live vicariously thru channels like yours until the weather gets a little better here in New England (does it ever truly get better though? Lol) i would grab that tent in a second if it was double walled- I just can’t do too much humidity/heat and that would essentially be ummm ALL of the months I have planned on spending outdoors lol.. isn’t it sad when gear junkies like us look forward to “torrential rain” bc we are testing out a product? Lol. I’ve never been so happy to hear about high winds & heavy rain in my life when I’ve got all of my gear together & a roof to shelter me while I put my gear to the test on its own lol 😂 wise owl prices are great- everything comes in its own nice little stuff sack, and I just overall dig that company. I’ll let you know if anything fails me down the road though lol. Good luck and enjoy!!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@KristenWhere So awesome that you've gotten into hiking and backpacking! A larger tent that has worked well for me (and isn't super expensive) is from a company called Bessport. I actually have their 2 person and 3 person. The 3 person has fit me and 2 of my friends with no problem, or me, my daughter, and our two huskies! So it's pretty spacious and less than $100. LOL about New England weather! Are you still under 6 feet of snow up there? 😆 Yes! Whenever a storm is coming and I tell my kids I have to sleep outside, they just laugh. But then they often come out for the adventure. Hopefully teaching them young! Thanks so much!

[@KristenWhere]

@@DoseofDirt thankfully the snow just melted over the past 2 days, we were supposed to have rain today, but the last time I checked, rain wasn’t WHITE FLUFFY STUFF ACCUMULATING ON MY JEEP! lmao! Ugh!! That’s great to know about the Bessport brand- I’m always super suspicious of cheap tents- except clearly when I was in my early 20’s & bought that $20 target special that has resided in the back of every vehicle I have driven since I bought it lol! Thanks for the heads up! Yeah I’m sure your kids think you’re crazy now, but wait a few years- they’ll be out backpacking & telling stories about you guys all taking trips & making fun of you for sleeping out in the storm & you’ll all have a good laugh! Oh lovely- it’s now gone from “rain” to “snow” now it’s “hail”- lovely little ice chunks just showering down all around! You’d have a field day testing gear here! Thanks again for all of the input- highly appreciated!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@KristenWhere 🤣🤣🤣 seriously cracking up over here! Hope the snow doesn't stay too long! Yes, I know the kids and I have made memories that will last forever! And when I'm old a senile I'll at least have the KZbin videos to look back on! 😆

[@natlovell122]

I have this tent and I think it’s an awesome little overnight summer tent. I seam sealed everything and tested it in my sprinklers for around 20 mins and it stayed dry, hope it works well for you! For $30 I am happy to get it for my 4 year old to play in in the backyard. Happy trails!

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Nat! Nice to know I"m not the only one sealing tents that have supposedly already been sealed! I think it will end up being a good value. It is supposed to rain again tomorrow so looking forward to seeing how it does with the seams sealed. I didn't do all of them, just around the window on the outside and those spots by the window on the inside. We'll see how it does! I'm hoping it's all good now and I can rely on it! Thanks for watching!

[@KuntryRD]

I scored one of these for free. Someone ditched it along a trail. It was dry on the outside, but soaked on the inside. It was probably set up in an open meadow, with the doors closed. My rain test showed it to leaked in the same places that yours did. I used silicone sealer on the seams and then sprayed the whole tent with camp dry. So far, so good. Not a bad tent, but does need a bit of work.

[@DoseofDirt]

Nothing better than free gear!! Just a little elbow grease and then it’s ready to go!

[@aadenholloway1247]

I have a similar Ozark trail one man tent. But it is older and the door is at the front of the tent, it has aluminium poles, and it has a rainfly that covers the poles and the tent. I love it, for the price it works great.

[@gaewww]

Yay!!! So excited you’re going to test this out after seam sealing it!

[@DoseofDirt]

I’ll definitely let you know how it goes! I am REALLY hoping it’s all good after the seam sealing, because I’d love knowing there is a good tent out there for $27! (With a little elbow grease)

[@Xshadowkiller24]

@@DoseofDirt Did the seam sealer fix the issue?

[@lja1229]

I got mine on clearance for $3.50! Score regardless.

[@movemorenowjames]

Pretty amazing you can pick up a tent for 30$, regardless of whether it’s water proof ! Great detective work with the leak. Also, just realised, that’s the first time I have seen you without a cap on! Great vid Buddy

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey James! Ya, $30 is not a lot of money! So if the $7 seam seal job fixes it, this tent will be amazing for the price! Ya, I realized as I was editing that I was in a polo and no cap--even I felt like it looked strange! 😆 Who is this guy?!

[@movemorenowjames]

It was the polo shirt too! Exactly …. I freak people out when I wear normal - smart clothes … Who’s this guy?!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@movemorenowjames 🤣🤣🤣

[@sueb860]

Great review! I bought 4 of the Ozark Trail orange and white tents to help get other women in the outdoors. Paid $27/ea for them. Apart from not having a vestibule, they performed great...until the poles shattered. It didn't happen right away, but It happened to every one. They replaced them, but I don't know how much I trust the poles now.

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey, Sue! Yes, that sounds similar to my experience with larger tents that have fiberglass poles. They just can't stand up to the wind or other pressures. I have a 10 man tent that has fiber glass poles that broke in the wind. I've taped them back together and still use the tent occasionally, but have to make sure I stake it really well! Nice to get a cheap tent to get into backpacking to make sure you like it, but they aren't built for the long haul. That's for sure. I DEFINITELY prefer aluminum poles, but they are more expensive. I'm currently on the hunt for a 4 man tent that isn't ridiculously heavy or expensive so i can take all 3 kids backpacking. Seems like they are either cheap with fiberglass poles or expensive with aluminum. Thanks so much for watching!

[@gerardohuerta6925]

@@DoseofDirt if u are looking for a nice 4p tent, i just bought a Teton Sports 3p Mountain ultra tent. I'm very impressed with the quality for the price. It isn't Walmart price but it ain't REI price either!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@gerardohuerta6925 Thanks Gerardo! This is super helpful! I have a few other Teton Sports items and have been impressed with them. They seem to be high quality while still being relatively affordable. I hadn't thought about their tents, so I'm going to have to look into them more! Thanks for pointing these out to me!

[@STho205]

The orange and white model is typically the one with two poles and a rain fly. About 4 lbs. It's a foot wider too with no real vestibule because the fly isn't cut that way. They were copying a REI ultralight one person. They have very thin youth tent poles...all snap if the big puddle forms on the top of the fly. That puddle eventually leaks through to the sleeping camper too. High wind snaps them as well. Since they replaces your poles....you can fix that rain catch basin with a couple of struts across. If you kept the broken poles...use three sections of them. Also a pole section rescued from a broken pole makes a great field repair. This one will eventually break as it has all strain on one bow. Best long term waterproof is to carry a light tarp as a rainfly.

[@coppeis]

where did you get new poles?

[@newtY2K]

side note. the pants you're wearing are the best pair of pants i've ever owned 👍🏼

[@DoseofDirt]

Yes they are! I love these pants! Inexpensive, comfortable, durable, and perfect for the trail! Thanks for your comment!

[@Mike2trys]

this seems obvious now but people don't be afraid to buy "like new" used gear off amazon. i bought a bessport 2 man tent from your recommendation that was in "very good" condition from amazon for $48! it is in perfect condition, couldn't find any issues with it, and i love the tent. so now i only try to buy "used" gear on amazon, major savings.

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Mike! I have wondered about buying used stuff on Amazon. It seems like that option is more available lately, especially with outdoor gear. I may have to try and and do a video about it, because you're right. You can save a ton of money that way! And I would think that if it is not as described (like it was supposed to be 'like new' but you get it and it has serious issues) Amazon would let you return it. But I'll have to look into it. I'm glad you like the Bessport 2P ! it's a great tent for a great price! $48 is an AMAZING price! I'm currently in the market for a 4P so I can take all 3 kids backpacking, and it may end up being the Bessport! (which would mean I would have the 2, 3, and 4P 🤣).

[@nathanieljohnson9617]

I bought this tent a few years ago and used it on a camping trip. It rained for several hours heavily and I had no issues with rain coming in. But the worst part of the tent was the condensation at night. I would wake up and the corners of my pillow and sleeping bag would be wet and I would have to wipe off the inside of the tent or else it would drip on me if I bumped into it. The tent didn't flood so if you are fine with condensation then I didn't have a problem with that.

[@DoseofDirt]

Interesting that yours worked so well and mine didn't! 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂ Ya, condensation can be an issue with this tent for sure. If it isn't raining I'll often just sleep with the vestibule door open. But ya, if it's raining at night then you have to keep the door closed and I've sometimes been in situations that I have to just wipe the inside of a tent (not this one) down every few hours during the night. Such a pain!

[@meisjeViv]

After sharing a friend's one-walled tent for a few nights and being rained on from condensation (I was used to cotton tents, too, with great ventilation) I swore to never sleep in a single wall tent again 😅 Might be ok if there's enough ventilation on it but I'm so apprehensive lol

[@digitalbizfor25]

Keep up the great work! Always entertaining

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks Sean! We try to keep it light around here! 😆

[@krunglebung8993]

This tent reminds me of the old digicamo tents we got issued in basic training.

[@DoseofDirt]

A failsafe design (other than the obvious leaking... 🤣)! Seems to be work well to give lots of interior space with a large vestibule. Wish the ventilation was a little better, but for $30 I'm not going to complain. I was able to seam seal and waterproof the tent (did another video on that) so now it sheds rain perfectly! Thanks for watching!

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

I love ozark. People love to trash them but if you understand what you are getting into they are great. Tents for me are 90% bug control. I always try to bring a tarp to cya in case of rain and wind. This tent in particular I find to be excellent value. Nothing else compares in quality for this price range and weight. Not everyone is going for 5 or 6 days this is a great beginner setup to get people excited avout going out into the woods without breaking the bank. Reviews of 100 dollar plus options frequently have similar leaking and seam seal issues.

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Dudly! Thanks for your comment. I own a few pieces of Ozark gear and am overall impressed. I am disappointed in the rain issue, but I think it is fixable (100% chance of rain tomorrow, so I'm interested to see if my seam sealing did the trick!). I actually haven't heard anyone trash the tent. On the contrary, I have heard several recommend the tent. Probably because I follow other budget minded backpackers 😆 so I was honestly surprised by the leaking. I agree with you that it is a great value IF my seam sealing fixes the leaking. If it's fixed, I will definitely recommend the tent, but with the caveat that you should also test and seal it before you take it out. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

@@DoseofDirt I mostly meant people trash ozark overall. Camping gear isn't always supposed to last generations.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@dudlydjarbum2045 You're right about that! I definitely wasn't handed down anything from my dad's hiking/backpacking days! 😆 Sometimes we just need a piece of budget gear that is good enough to help us enjoy the outdoors a few times a year in good conditions! I think this will be a good tent if the seam sealing works!

[@DoseofDirt]

@Gone Awry They are definitely a good price! I'm glad that it helps people get out to enjoy nature! Hopefully they don't have the same leaking issue I did, but the rain was pretty heavy!

[@DoseofDirt]

@Gone Awry 🤣🤣🤣

[@ScottKamerath]

@Dose of Dirt great video. I really enjoyed the review. Thanks.

[@DoseofDirt]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@Doc_Watson]

One thing I've thought about for an inexpensive set up is a cheap 1 person tent that has a rain fly, but ditch the rain-fly and use a tarp with it. I have a couple friends that use that setup for car camping - but their tarp and tent is much larger. I would do it on a smaller scale. That setup is nice because without the rain fly on the tent the ventilation is much better - but you are still protected. I won a Paria Arches 1P last year and that's a set up I want to try with the tent.

[@DoseofDirt]

I hadn't thought about trying that, but I like the idea. Because the value for a 1P tent for $30 is undeniable! Add a tarp you can trust as a DIY rainfly, and you're set! I've wondered about that Paria Arches 1P (as you know I am a Paria fan). Would love to hear your experience with it! I know you take your gear purchase seriously with plenty of research and attention to detail. Have you had issues with it? Would you recommend it? Thanks for watching and adding to the discussion!

[@Doc_Watson]

If you need to, you can easily set up a tarp with trekking poles. So if the tent is free standing or semi-free standing with good ventilation that could be a nice setup.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@Doc_Watson Ya, I've been looking into tarp setups because I want to try tarp camping as well. With trekking poles you could pretty easily cover most 1P tents!

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

Heads up I just picked up a second tent this weekend on clearance for 15 bucks. This leads me to believe it is being discontinued. Not sure if a new version is on the way or ozark is moving on. I know they have a 2 person back packing tent but it's 50 bucks and close to 5 pounds.

[@DoseofDirt]

Ah dang! I wouldn't think they can make much money on it for $27, so wouldn't surprise me if they discontinued it! I"ve got my eyes on a Bessport one that's only $37 to try out as well, but it is also much heavier (over 5lbs, I think). This Ozark trail tent is a steal for the weight and price (if I can get it to be water proof!). Thanks for letting me know!

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

@@DoseofDirt recent trip to Walmart today I saw the new one man version it does not look better. Looks heavier and they cut the fly/vestibule which gives me no faith in rain protection.The old version in this video I feel like with some extra seam sealing and maybe some spray on coating could likely hack it in non extreme conditions.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@dudlydjarbum2045 DANG! I'm really hoping these don't get discontinued. I don't like when they do that sort of 'half rain fly' appraoch. It gives me even less faith in the tent (like you said!). Ya, I bought some waterproof spray at Walmart last time I was there and plan to use it on this tent to see how it helps. I was trying to find another one person option for under $40 and less than 3 lbs, but there just aren't any other options out there! Would be a shame if this one is no longer available!

[@traydog1257]

I used this tent for one backpacking trip. Worked decent in the rain but man did it build up buckets of condensation inside

[@DoseofDirt]

Ya, I believe it on the condensation. Unless it was raining I would probably sleep with the vestibule at least half open!

[@traydog1257]

@@DoseofDirt for sure, I upgraded to an REI co-op half dome sl 2+

[@LetArtsLive]

Wow I have a $25 Ozark Trail Walmart tent I bought last year. I spent almost $20 just on the waterproofing stuff. I was at Lakeside Beach State Park in New York and it was raining for 20 hours is like a monsoon it didn't leak but it has a rainfly and I don't understand why this does not have one.

[@LetArtsLive]

I was sleeping in a very old Coleman tent the first day I was at the Lakeside Beach State Park it rained really really bad like a monsoon. I was sleeping in one inch of water I gave up bailing it out and went to sleep in the water then I went and bought the Walmart tent that everybody said leaked cuz it's the only one they had 4 bike camping for me I guess they were wrong about that one because they didn't waterproof it of course it leaked. I'm looking to get a little better one that is a little lighter but not $300

[@DoseofDirt]

@@LetArtsLive I think the waterproofing is key. I'm wondering if I just need to plan on waterproofing any tent that costs less than $100. You can get seam sealer for $7 and water proof spray for $5, so you're still a lot cheaper than other alternatives!

[@shawnr6117]

I've seen some other reviews of this and condensation is an issue. It would be better if they made it with a bit more mesh

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Shawn! Ya, I think that's a great point. That window definitely isn't huge! I haven't had issues yet, but it was fairly breezy when I slept in it, so I think that helped. We'll see how it does this summer. Thanks for watching!

[@rigobertorauch1451]

Excellent review, question is it good enough to keep out animals like snakes, insects?

[@DoseofDirt]

Definitely seems like it! Fully enclosed and good mesh between the main tent and vestibule. Should keep the creepy crawlies off of you out there!

[@striker7s708]

Hey Yo! Creative content. New stuff. Page shared. Keep posting i will come back for more.

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey! Thanks so much!

[@etthelost]

Great review! I just bought this tent, need to seam seal still. Has anyone switched out the poles for aluminum ones? If so, what kind did you use?

[@gerardohuerta6925]

Nice hack for a super cheap 1p tent!

[@DoseofDirt]

Even with the seam sealer, the total tent cost is only $35! It's raining as we speak (as we type?) so I'm excited to go check on the tent later today if it ever stops!

[@chawnslopoke2619]

First time on your channel I've been looking for cheap tents for my kids emergency bags. I have to assume that one is way better than those cheap plastic tube tents. This one is not freestanding though??

[@jonjennings13]

Negative on Coughlan Aluminum stakes (or becareful) they have sharp edges on the up side that can gouge a hole In your hand. (Cry once, and buy MSR)

[@DoseofDirt]

Ah, dang! Those cheap stakes can be trouble! I've heard good things about the MSR groundhogs. I went for a bit cheaper option (but very similar) in the WiseOwl stakes. They are the same design, but just a little cheaper (I know, I'm cheap!). But ya, the groundhogs are a seriously solid choice. Can't go wrong with those, in my opinion!

[@FranBushardt]

The Tent I bought was similar Except it came with a secondary Rain cover.

[@brianmccormack8969]

I always tell parents in scouts do not buy ozark trail tents without reading/ watching review on that model. Seen many ruined weekends caused by ozark trail tents leaking like a sieve.

[@mattb7406]

Followup on this would be awesome

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks, Matt! Working on one so will try to get it out sooner rather than later!

[@SouthernHike]

Dude I mean for $30 I can't complain too much lol. Great tent "study" lol

[@jimmypavone3231]

Since it’s poly honestly it’s better than more expensive silnylon options

[@DoseofDirt]

I've got my fingers crossed that with the seams sealed it will now be trustworthy in the rain. $27 tent + seam sealing is still an awesome value if it works!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@jimmypavone3231 but only if it can keep you dry! I'm hoping that now it will since the seams have been sealed! Thanks for watching!

[@caniaccharlie]

One thing besides the price that I like is the floor space. I'm 6'3 and most of the budget tents I've seen are kinda cramped.

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Charlie! Having just tried another budget tent on my last trip that did not have near the same amount of room, I have to agree with you. This is a spacious 1 person tent!

[@mikaylacollins]

Will you do a budget tent showdown?

[@DoseofDirt]

Hi Mikayla! That is something I would really like to do! I've been trying to track down some trail worthy budget tents to include. There are SO MANY options (and so many bad ones...). Are there any certain ones you're considering? I'll keep working on the video!

[@mikaylacollins]

@@DoseofDirt Well, I don’t have any specifics but I am looking for a budget friendly tent that I can use for car camping that will hold its own. Personally, I’m looking for a 3-4 person tent with room to stand in. So if you have any recommendations on where to start (even if it’s not in a video) I would gladly take the advice :)

[@DoseofDirt]

@@mikaylacollins I was thinking of a recommendation until you said 'room to stand in'. I have a 3 person Bessport tent that weighs about 5.5 lbs, but is probably the tent I've used the most. It was only about $100. But it's definitely not tall enough to stand in. When I'm looking for budget gear that I think will last, I look for brands that have been around for a while. A lot of budget products on amazon are from companies that come and go. I would look for something with aluminum or steel poles (backpacking I would say aluminum, but for car camping you wouldn't mind the weight of steel). A lot of budget tents have fiberglass poles, which just don't last. And with 3-4 people you'll want good ventilation. It should have a thicker floor as well since standing means more wear on the floor. I'd probably consider getting a ground cloth or tarp to go under it as well. One that seems like a good option is the 'Alps Mountaineering Camp Creek 4-Person Tent' on Amazon. One of the colors is only $166 right now If you decide on something, I'd love to know what it is!

[@mikaylacollins]

@@DoseofDirt I’ll definitely check that one out! Which specific bessport tent do you use (in case we migrate over to backpacking)

[@anthonyhollen6340]

I bought this tent last year, but I've lost the poles while moving. Do you know the sizes so I can order some

[@kaylariggs8865]

Could you do a review of the Paria Zion tent?

[@DoseofDirt]

Hi Kayla! I've been eying a few tents from Paria. I have been impressed with any gear I've purchased from them so far. I need to save a bit more into the gear budget before I buy another tent, but these ones are definitely on the short list for me! I'm curious - are you looking for 1, 2, or 3 person? What I CAN tell you is that Paria's customer service is first class! I got a Recharge XL (I think you asked for a review of that one, so hopefully you saw that video!) and it seemed to have a faulty valve. So I emailed them (from my personal email, because I didn't want them to know I would be reviewing it on KZbin) and they sent me a brand new pad, no questions asked. It was at my door in just 2 days. Did you end up getting a Recharge XL or go with something else? Would love to know what you got and what you think of it!

[@kaylariggs8865]

@Dose of Dirt I'm looking at the 2p version. I'm stuck between that one and the Naturehike Mongar 2 which as far as I can tell is basically the same but there are a lot more reviews of the Naturehike tent than the Paria. I did see your review of the Recharge pad and ended up buying one so thanks for that! I am really leaning towards the Paria tent for all the reasons you gave about Paria as a company but I would just like a more in depth look at the tent before I buy it.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@kaylariggs8865 I also really like to see at least a few good video reviews before I buy something because very tent can be so different and once you've bought one you are committed! I am going to see if I can get my hands on one of these tents. Thank you!

[@kaylariggs8865]

@Dose of Dirt Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to respond! I love your channel and really appreciate all of your input on budget gear for people like me trying to get into backpacking that can't drop thousands of dollars on gear. It's incredibly helpful!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@kaylariggs8865 this comment makes my day! Thank you!!

[@AB-nv7bz]

Even if it doesn’t rain ur gonna wake up wet. Single wall non breathable doesn’t work. All ur breath will go straight up, condense, and drip back down

[@STho205]

Most of these under $60 tents work with after purchase seam seal and a spray down of silicone water guard. Your video is exactly what purchasers need. They miss all the short seams and only tape the long seams. May as well do the tub floor seam too...they skip that since they heat treat it on in sewing and it eventually leaks. These are all thin polytaffeta...so a spray down every year is going to be needed. This tent is popular with motorcycle campers....perfect for one rider overnight...and the "motorcycle tent" is likely $500. If motor camping, a great setup time saver is to leave your sleep pad and quilt/s bag in the tent if a dry night. Fold it down and tightly roll it with the folded poles. Motor campers move almost every night so this tent, this way, makes camp setup/packup 2 minutes.

[@DoseofDirt]

Genius idea leaving the pad and bag in the tent when you role it up! I may have to try that backpacking as well. Just roll it all up and shove it in the pack! Thanks for your comment!

[@movemorenowjames]

I Still need to pick a half decent tent …

[@DoseofDirt]

I slept in my 3F UL Gear Lanshan 1 Pro last night in the rain after sealing the seams (that trekking pole tent I messaged you about). It worked great! Held out the rain and had decent room inside as well. I honestly think there are a few things they do better than Zpacks, which is a little lighter but 4 times the price!

[@dd___dc]

It says it on the instructions you may need seam sealer 🤔🤔

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey! Thanks for adding to the discussion! Ya, but I look at that as sort of like all the food products that say "may contain tree nuts" it's not actually helpful at all, but more just to cover themselves in the potential scenario that issues arise. You can see in the tent that seam sealing was at least attempted. Just clearly not a great job. But my next video is actually about waterproofing this and another budget tent (that ALSO failed the rain test)! So now it is completely waterproof and trail worthy! Thanks for watching!

[@imninstar]

You think that water was bad.... its waaaaaaay worse when you sleep in it. Your mousture and breathing makes it worse. For the same price, 1 pound heavier, get the 3 man version. Its 7×7 so you can fit your gear in there too.

[@DoseofDirt]

Ya, the ventilation in this tent definitely is not the best. That little window doesn't do a lot to help! I'll have to look into that 3 man version. I'm still trying to decide if I want to put more into trying to make this tent waterproof, because I can't find anything else as cheap and light as this tent! I'll have to check out the 7x7! Thanks for the tip!

[@imninstar]

I'd recommend "water proofing" the 3 man too. Without question. But its worth the extra pound for the space. Its great when its one person, if you actually shove 3 people in it, well, you're gonna be damp on a dry night lol

[@DoseofDirt]

@@imninstar 😆😆😆 You're right that 3 people in a 3 person tent = damp on a dry night. Cramped space and lots of condensation!

[@AC-kk3vo]

I will not go out without my tarp , I don't mind the extra weight for peace of mind .

[@DoseofDirt]

Definitely not a bad idea to have the tarp as a failsafe, especially if you know you're headed for rain!

[@Frank020]

😂 lol get some bikini models in there. I want to get the beach shade from Ozarks. Shopping. Afraid of legality depending on beach.

[@DoseofDirt]

Maybe if you add an ultralight umbrella, it will make for a good combo with the tent. 😆

[@Frank020]

@@DoseofDirt yeah beach shades look ok and easy to assemble. One has floor. Flow through wind is good, because lakes beaches get some hella wind.

[@evandickinson6393]

What was the weight? I may have missed it. I've got a knockoff six rivera design hiking pole stabilized 1p tent...its...FINE. dual walled...just over a pound...FINE...I'm using it in California's bay area...so wtf is rain anyway (lol...our wild fires wanna know) no need for seam sealing. I've used it down to...New Years Eve temp (maybe 30°F) its...FINE. my main gripe with tents is...this unmaintained sanctuary that is my body CRAMPS when laying on the ground...I've mentioned before how I've invented new swear words getting out of that bitch just to pee..m Whatever...trying for hammocks. But yeah. What's that there weight. Looks nice...but looks heavy too

[@DoseofDirt]

Interesting! I haven't come across that tent before! Where did you get it from? I'm having a hard time finding that brand... does FINE mean you like it, or it does the job but you don't love it? 😆 Ya, I really want to try hammocking! I love them for the afternoon nap, so would think that sleeping in them overnight (with the right setup) would be amazing. And now I live somewhere with trees, so I can actually try it and depend on having trees! We'll see if I actually pull the trigger though... Weight of this one is 3.4 lbs, but the stakes are a full 10oz! STEEL stakes. Crazy. But not bad for $30. Just wish it didn't leak like a sieve!

[@evandickinson6393]

@@DoseofDirt its totally some chinese rip off of Six Moons Design (blame the gin) it was $99 and weighs 1 pound...its a lucky find. Yeah, its a good tent I must keep lookin at the proverbially greener grass...but anything I replace it with is gonna be heavier, lol

[@DoseofDirt]

@@evandickinson6393 It's interesting to see how Lanshan and Six Moons sort of copied the Zpacks design, but just with less expensive material. And now you have other companies ripping off the Six Moons and Lanshan designs for even less! $99 bucks for a 1lb tent is a steal man! You'll have to let me know whether it holds up and you still like it after more trips! And ya, you either get features/comfort or lightweight. Not both! 🤣

[@evandickinson6393]

@@DoseofDirt if I ever took the time to seam seal it...that would really improve it. Honestly I think I'M the problem with the tent. LOL...gotta get in better shape so it doesn't suck so much sleeping on the ground. LOL. My poor tent is in an abusive relationship!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@evandickinson6393 🤣 I'm imagining you in your tent at night (is that weird?) saying "it's not you, it's me"

[@sojourn1544]

Extremely!!!! Disappointing on a 30 dollar tent! Lol