Dragoon Unlimited Ridgeback 1 Man Bivy Tent | The Best Bivy for your Buck!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

They will be restocking this tent very soon if you’re interested, here is the Amazon Link, put it on your watchlist: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BXMZLZDK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Feel free to check out Dragoon Unlimited: dragoonunlimited.com/ Other Dragoon Ridgeback Reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHOwZ4eAf9d0nM0si=C0kvO8ne30nkora7 Dragoon Ridgeback Bivy Rain Test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoi2qqGwn52feLMsi=jU6iEqIG7BN4enW9 Thank you for joining me on my adventures and sharing in the experience 🍃

[@yankeeclipper4326]

Looks like a nice tent. I like the side opening doors on both sides much better than a front entrance that you have to crawl into. One downside is that you can't access that foot end vestibule from inside the tent. Looks roomy, especially for a smaller person such as yourself. You'll be able to bring all your gear inside with you, a larger person may find it cramped if they bring everything inside. The headroom is great. Being able to sit up fully/ kneel in a tent is a game changer. It makes getting dressed/undressed, packed/unpacked, and organizing so much easier when you are not confined to just laying on your side or back. I'd say you got yourself a sweet little shelter. The camo pattern is cool and $125 is a nice price point. I hope you do a follow up review after you've camped out in it a few times. The true test of any shelter is spending a cold, rainy, windy night hunkered down in it for 12 hours. If you are still comfortable and happy after that, then you know you made a great purchase.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I love this tent and will be using it. This was a first impressions review so I’ll definitely be testing it out further in a real camping situation. Rain test reviews are linked in my pinned comment from other KZbinrs but I’ll see for myself. Im going to change out the guy lines and zipper pull chords to a more muted natural color as well. The founder of this company is 6 foot 3 and can comfortably sit up in it so for my short a**, it’s a mini palace, lol. Thank you for checking it out, have a great week 🙂

[@csalm77]

I’m really enjoying your videos. Honest, no BS reviews! Keep them coming!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Appreciate it very much and thank you.

[@kimglass4851]

Right from the start I had a good feeling about this company. Anything that sounds like Dragon is awesome! Dragoon sounds like the French word for dragon lol Then u are playing one of my favorite songs that I was singing last night! Running up that hill! All good vibes! Thanks for sharing with us and I hope u had a great weekend my friend! 💜

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

One of my favorite songs ☺️ I think the word Dragoon means deadly force used by troops to comply or something like that. It does sound like Dragon though 🐉 😃 hope you had a great weekend as well my friend 🫵🏻🍃👻🐈‍⬛🔥😉

[@kimglass4851]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC Spirit kitty at my fire! Love how u did that with the emojis! 😎

[@thenaturemanadventures]

Love watching your reviews ☺️ Very cool bivy tent! A palace with soooo much room inside. The height at head end is incredible! I give it five tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅 .... I can only imagine how much fun your next camping adventures will be with this tent ... Love it my friend 🤠🌲🍃

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you so much my friend 🍃 Appreciate you checking it out.

[@simonsolo7750]

I've had a similar tent for a couple of years. I never knew that the end was for storage 😳. Thanks for letting me know.

[@HauntedRamblings]

Ok... Now I have to make a savings envelope for one of these... Ohhh and I got a pair of hiking boots for Christmas.. I know cause I had to go try on boots lol.. so building my pack and hiking gear as I go... Thanks for this review! It looks perfect!!!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Sweet! This tent is priced right at 125.00, pretty affordable for what it offers. Gotta love hiking boots for rocky & wet terrain. It’s definitely fun choosing gear and building up your pack to what suits you best my friend 🙂

[@Hojangle]

That looks really nice! And wow for that price! One thing I really want to find is a free standing bivy. Sometimes I stealth camp in places where I cannot stake anything down, like rooftops. Great video and review!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you so much. Do they make a free standing bivy? A bivy bag may suit your needs for stealth camping, no guy lines or having to stake it out. I appreciate you checking this out. Stay safe out there.

[@Hojangle]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC I have not found a fully free standing one. I have a Geartop one that the area around your head is free standing, but the foot area is not.

[@stevexray6253]

Not a bad price for a good setup. 😁👍

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Most definitely ☺️

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

I have been looking for a good bivy. Lots of research over the last couple months. I loved your video thank you! Right away I loved this tent especially the 2 doors! I love the pattern too. Thank you your video really helped me! I got the tent yesterday and I cant wait to put it up in the woods and sleep in it! 😊

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@@monaangeloutdoors514 I love this bivy style tent and hope you enjoy it as well ☺️

[@leewaddell8561]

The tent is quite impressive, just the peg quality is great. We got -7 this morning in Springside Saskatchewan. Thanks for your channel.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@@leewaddell8561 thank you & stay warm out there

[@DaveJenkins-nu5fr]

Love your video on this. I knew right off that this was gonna be a great bivy tent. Gotta say I'm very impressed from the materials and ventilation on this tent. Because of your video I'm ordering me one.

[@moosehand8721]

Little small for a candle to be safe but with todays led lanterns you will have perfect lighting for night time see to do tasks inside the tent. You got a million dollar voice with that northeast accent, made a great presentation on the tent btw...and watch out for the blair witch, shes a spiteful one no doubt. 😂 ❤

[@UrbexSniperHunter]

Very nice video my dear.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you very much.

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

Nice! Great deal on the tent.

[@suemitchell9974]

Hi Marlo. happy sunday. thats not a tent shape ive seen but then again, im not a camper. I like to watch yours though. i like the review. if I camped I would get that. Stay safe out there dear.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you Sue. I value your comments especially since you do not camp, so thank you for your time in checking this out.

[@geraldnordstrom3243]

low-profile,stealth, you have the best gear reviews - new and home-made.i need another bivvy tent

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you. For me, this tent is awesome. No leaks and a great price 😃

[@stevebannon6340]

I love the tent nice design. I may get one.. xx

[@UrbanTacticalSurvival]

I just subscribed to your channel, love your videos

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@@UrbanTacticalSurvival thank you so much ☺️

[@jackrussell108]

Great tent review. Need to get me one of these…❤❤❤

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

☺️🍃

[@user-ts1fp4nm9y]

Just found your channel. Great video!! I've never seen this bivy before and company owned by a veteran makes all the difference!! A lot of thought went into this tent. Nice price too!! Thanks!!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Appreciated and thank you so much. I will be doing my own rain test on this Bivy/tent in the very near future

[@Gundyadventures]

Good honest review. Worth looking into. I’m a bigger guy at 6’4” and 250lbs. Would be interested in seeing if it fits me.

[@AmericanExplorer]

That has to be the roomiest one person tent I've seen! The one-persons I have seen in the past have room for one alright, a sardine! I'm glad to see there's a tent manufacturer that didn't build the stuff sack around the tent too! In addition to the room, being able to enter and exit on either side is one of my favorite features. I also like the color coding of the rain fly. It makes it a lot faster to put it on in the middle of the night when a thunderstorm pops up unexpectedly. Not that I've ever done that before as I have said previously, just to be clear! 😆 Great review of a great product! Merry Christmas Marlo! 👊🎄✝

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you my friend. I absolutely love this tent! Can’t say enough good things about it. Hope you have a happy New Year as well. Just like you… I’m ready to put 2023 way behind me! Full steam ahead! Lol

[@AmericanExplorer]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC 🥳🎈🎉

[@scottcetnar8043]

I like your videos and reviews. Great job. Keep it up. I just wanted to let you know I pulled the trigger on this tent based on your review. I looked at probably a hundred tents on Amazon. I can't wait to try this thing out. My main reason was for this to act as an inner tent to the Onetigris Conifer and Northgaze when I bring the dogs out with me. This tent looks awesome and for the price point supercedes others like the Snugpak ionosphere, Geertop, Hike n Bike, and others. I was super excited that it had 2 entrances. There is a company in Poland called Bushman and they make similar for about 200 bucks. What would put this tent far above all the others would be for a third door at the head of the tent allowing for entry if tarp tenting is to be used in types of tarps that a tent is made. I can't wait to throw this thing under my Freesoldier tarp or my DD Hammocks 4x4. Again thanks for the review. There were only 2 left on Amazon and I got one of them.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Oh wow.. so glad to hear there was a couple left. The owner, Kevin.. had listed 20 more tents and it’s almost sold out again. This is similar to the Geertop but higher quality. I also have the FreeSoldier tarp and it has never failed or leaked or had any issues at all. Im happy you decided to get this tent.. let me know how you like it and I hope it serves you well out there.

[@butchcassidy3373]

Got one of these on the way to use on a kayaking camping trip on the Buffalo River soon. Going to have a great week long trip. I'll definitely put up a review after my trip. Great video and had a big influence on my purchase. Thanks

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Sounds like a fantastic trip you have planned and thank you, you’re going to love this tent.

[@smallplots]

Awesome review! I think I'm probably going to have to get this bivy now

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Omg.. small plots with Kevin!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love your stealth camps!! Been subbed to you for a while. I happen to love this bivy style tent, if you get it let me know if you like it. Big fan, thank you for looking at this.

[@smallplots]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC hey wow that's awesome! Thanks so much for this awesome review, I ended up getting one and can't wait to use it

[@danielclark4631]

Love the product been looking a long time for something with room

[@HauntedRamblings]

Before I forget.. how much does your pack weigh with stove, tent, chair, meals, and cook set? The necessities for an overnight hike, including water... have a most amazing day my friend!!!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

To be honest, my pack weight varies constantly since I edit to suit what I’m doing for each trip. I never carry the exact items on each adventure. Im not an ultralight backpacker by any means so my carry weight constantly changes. I pack what I want to bring and if it’s comfortable on my back.. I’m good to go. I never weigh a thing. Bring whatever you want out there and as long as you can handle it, it’s all good 😉 good to hear you’re getting out there and thats the most important thing my friend. Thank you for checking this out and as they say…. Happy trails 🥾🍃🙌🏻

[@HauntedRamblings]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC thanks Marlo! Im going to have to build my strength back up.. and out more often. ✌

[@peterdelmonte9832]

This tent weighs 5lbs. I saved up my pension over ten years ago for a US made Zpacks Hexamid that weighs a little over 1lb. I’m old now but I can’t see me needing to buy another tent; I’ve always loved its’ clever minimalist design. I’ve watched lightning through the cuben fibre!

[@daviddenny]

Good product I like it i just wonder if we could add to the tent ⛺🎪 let me know what we could add to it think you love always ❤️💟😘

[@geraldnordstrom3243]

Yup it's worth$100.i had similar Natick labs military bivy tent I lost somewhere.low-profile,camo is good.even without setting tent up just get inside and zip it up like a bag will keep critter creepy crawlers off.ill get one

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Hey how are you. It sounds like you had a bivy bag.. sleeping bag style? Those types of shelters are straight up stealth for sure. I was looking for the best of both worlds and I think I found it with this tent, have a great weekend 🫵🏻

[@geraldnordstrom3243]

Basically same thing-neat little tent,good ultra-light gear.lay it flat when you have to leave it-un-noticable.

[@SesarEscobar]

Can you please share the dimensions of the tent in the stuff sack. Thanks!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Sure no problem 16 inches long and 6 1/2 wide. Hope it helps

[@knife_knut]

Do you have info and/or a link for that camping stool? It looks quite useful! Thanks for this video - well done! 👍😎👍

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I picked this up years ago at an army/navy store. Amazon has similar items under small, fold up camp stools. Appreciate the comment, thank you.

[@williamwood6795]

How about finding a bicycle and doing some touring?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank. You. Good suggestion. I have a bike.

[@apar1560]

Nice video and tent ! THANKS. ...Alan in 🇨🇱

[@johnny30806]

very good review

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@@johnny30806 thank you

[@garryruggiero3559]

New viewer great job Garry , Raleigh NC

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@pappaclutch3266]

Can you link to your foot print plz

[@OldtricksForolddog]

I may get one

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Looks nice (apart from massive pack size), but isn't it a copy of the Geertop/Station 13 Blazer???

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I wouldn’t say it’s a copy but yes, it’s very similar and more solid. Could be a better pack size but it is what it is.

[@ehayward3719]

Please please do another review of this tent please do another review of this text in the rain

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I absolutely will do that in the very near future, thank you for asking. Ill do that very soon

[@yakfishin4912]

Any videos using this tent yet?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I camped in it new years eve and will be rain testing it in an upcoming video

[@yakfishin4912]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC Dang it I missed the video. Don't know if I knew about ya back then.

[@chuckhussey9761]

Does the foot end have a zipper to access the vestibule?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@@chuckhussey9761 nope. That’s the one design feature I wish it had. Only accessible from the outside.

[@damienlovestheoutdoorsandr6110]

Omg you are just so beautiful ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ where have you been hiding ? I have only just come across your channel. All the best from England.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you 🙂

[@benestrada4572]

What's the brand of the Stool you are using?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I wish i knew, picked it up years ago for 10 bucks at a military surplus store.

[@janhbhugo5085]

Looks good

[@DamianRheaume-kz8sf]

i just happened to find you by accident and i completely enjoyed your your video and your walkthrough.. i agree with you that had room at the 1 end is a big positive.. let me ask you is there anything that you would change on it? obviously i have not tried it but just looking at it i would think if they made the top just a little bit wider it might be a little more roomier and especially if it rains--a little less chance of water dripping in as you enter and exit.. what do you think? where are you located? have you had a chance to use it and what were your feelings with actual use? 1 thing i'm curious--there is that camouflage rain shield over the top--is there an option to have that left open so there is a little overhang outside the door so if you were inside the rain would wash over the outside and away from the door so you could have it open for ventilation and being able to see outside? i think you did an excellent job in your review.. i also think that other manufacturers who look at your review could even build on the idea a higher head side.. being able to sit up is a huge deal.. last question for you.. you said you are 5' 2 and you look kind of thin--when i was watching the video it looked like there was quite a bit of room on either side of you.. do you think there would be room for 2 people to sleep in that tent even though it might be kind of tight? let's say if a couple had a oversized sleeping bag built for 2.. do you think you could lay side-by-side on your back or stomach next to each other? or do you think that might be pressing it comfort wise? thanks for your review again it was very interesting and just curious if it held up well in a windy situation.. what state are you in? have a great day

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

This is designed for 1 person only. This tent is bivy style which is great for wild camping or any camping really. I would of liked to see access to the outer vestibule from inside the tent to access gear. The fly can be opened to use as a vestibule as well. I will be doing my own rain test in the very near future. I’m in Massachusetts. I happen to love this shelter.

[@DamianRheaume-kz8sf]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC thanks for your reply.. i agree with you a little zipper being able to access the stuff outside at the side of your feet would have been very convenient.. imagine if you could have a small little cooler there so to speak and you could just unzip your tent in the middle of the night or in a rainstorm and reach in and grab some food or drink without having to go outside that would be a huge convenience.. you seem pretty cool and you look like you have fun.. please be careful when you go to those places and have some kind of protection handy.. when i watched your videos i was really thinking about your safety.. be sure you leave a note at your house or tell friends or family where you are going camping just for your own safety in case something would happen..

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@DamianRheaume-kz8sf thank you very much, great tips & have a good holiday.

[@mikerandle5713]

Roomy, Marlo? Can you say, "palatial" boys and girls? I'll have to get one eventually. Just bout some camping gear, a mosquito net tent by One Wind, a tarp that's a modified Baker tent style. Can you share the brand of your stool?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

For what it is, it’s roomy. A bivy with tent like quality to be able to sit up and room for gear and waterproof. Great for stealthy, wooded wild camps. The stool was something i picked up years ago at a military surplus store. No brand name on it, it was 10 bucks.

[@covertcamping2023]

How many bivys have you tried?

[@jimmybrooks1059]

Awesome AF tent!!!

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Best 125.00 I ever spent 🙃

[@John-w9m8d]

Is there any flaps to pull down over screen if it starts raining or gets cool ? Or is it always open to screen ?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@@John-w9m8d yes, the camo rain fly covers the entire inner

[@Kathy-vt3eo]

I must say, the style of this tent is very nice! BUT...there are a couple of things that is preventing me from buying this tent: 1 - In my opinion, I think the height of it is too high for stealth camping and 2 - If only the HH on this tent was 5000, it would've been worth-while buying, but HH2000 for the floor and HH2500 for the fly, is on the low side when it comes to being waterproof. If they had only made it HH5000, I might've considered buying one. The thought of waking up to water leaks and wet bedding gives me anxiety! I think I'll stick with the snugpak ionosphere...lower in height, more floor space and both HH5000 for floor and fly. Great video though! ☺

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Maybe feed that back to Dragoon and they can improve a future V2.0? With you 100% on staying dry though marra🤘

[@mrjinx2024]

Currently unavailable Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I don’t get what currently unavailable means but merry Christmas to you as well 🎄

[@stevemotley808]

I think when i get the money i will get one

[@MoosebearAdventures]

Nice vid. Thank you 😊

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Thank you

[@outdoors_review]

I don't like how none compact it is. Why cant companies make a stuffsack that can compress small enough to actually fit inside your bag. They advertise this as a hunting, camping, bug out bag tent but how does it hold up to heavy rain and winds? However i love the brushstroke camo and the low profile of the tent.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Agreed… The size could be smaller but I strap mine to the outside of my pack. I have attached the rain test video someone else did. No leaks. Can’t say how it holds up in extreme wind. I happen to love this tent.

[@erkkikarvinen1783]

A nice tent, actually a multifunctional tent...

[@stuartmiller8053]

great review thank you

[@OldtricksForolddog]

£160.00 in uk..why us brits get charged extra..

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

@OldtricksForolddog that’s a hefty up charge. I pay more for items I buy out of the UK. Yikes 😱

[@Macandme124]

Is this the same tent as the Geertop bivy tent they look very similar?

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

hardly. It’s similar in its look only. Very well made and since this video it has survived a winter camp, and a thunderstorm.

[@Macandme124]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC thanks for the reply bless

[@kevinflorer1211]

"Kate Bush" was good music in the *) s80s 54 and 5"4" not bad Marlo not bad.

[@ehayward3719]

💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@SimonCaddy-xf4vf]

Kate Bush, Rhodesian camo. What's not to like

[@RealFooking]

I wouldn't call this a bivvy, setting it up takes too long and you're pretty much forced to stake it out

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Its not a bivy at all. Its a bivy style tent

[@chrischarlton6542]

It's a complete rip-off of the Highlander Blackthorn HMTP Camo bivi tent right down to the hoop profiles, vents, netting etc.with a slightly different camo design. The Highlander has been around for years.

[@wyregrasser7540]

Really cool looking product and I am reasonably sure that it performs well. However... for what it is and how I would use it, the 5.5 pounds is punishing or should I say brutal. Thanks for the review and the works that goes into putting out the vid. 👴

[@frankwillis8114]

‎Rhodesian Brushstroke Camouflage it has to be a Rhodesian vet? nice.

[@clintwalls5217]

Hay Marlo!!,Happy Sunday🫡🌹,it are 27',here.

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

Happy Sunday my friend. A rare 55 here today but a storm is a coming. Stay warm 🫵🏻🙂

[@clintwalls5217]

@@ExplorewithmeMarloC Going take my Sunday Otis Campbell nap!!🫡💯🌹,Hollerback later❤️