Fresh & Black 2 Seconds Pop Up Tent (TESTS & REVIEW!)

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey guys! If you found this review helpful, and you’re planning to buy this 2 Seconds tent (in the U.S.), please consider supporting this channel by using my affiliate links to Decathlon here: ➡ Fresh & Black (3-Person): bit.ly/44sNXjd ➡ Fresh & Black (2-Person): bit.ly/3NTqfGz There's absolutely NO cost to you at all, but I get a small commission from Decathlon if you buy anything through my link. Your support is what allows me to continue buying and testing gear like this! 😊 🙏 Thank you!!

[@Tennouseijin]

I recently bought this tent, and this is the first review where I see what wear and tear to expect after years of use. Very useful!

[@thomasandrews4235]

One of the best reviews abt this tent

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Thomas! I’m glad you liked the review :)

[@vertihvost7675]

Yes I watched it and changed my mind. Thanks for saving my time. Looks like black coating has been sprayed on

[@Bigman6357]

probably the best tent review i have ever seen....brilliant

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much!! 🥰 That means a lot and I'm really glad that you liked this review!

[@mikehunt8375]

You deserve a new one , great video. I just bought one, have only used it once. Love it so far. Cheap as hell really.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Mike! Glad that you enjoyed the video, and I'm happy to hear that you're loving the tent! And yeah it's great value for money 😊

[@crushedrgb]

Of course, you being a pro and born with a right and left foot have no problems setting up and folding back up. Me with two left feet will look like a bumbling robber opening the money bag with a paint bomb inside my car when I try to fold up my sun shades. Your back yard is beautiful. Great review.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Kim for your kind words! Glad you liked the review and the yard. Hahaha I couldn't help but to lol at your comment 🤣 The take down is quite guided with color coding, and I found it much easier to take down than the Coleman pop up tents. Feel free to ask me more questions if you need to! But I'd highly recommend not getting one of those tents that just pop open like the Colemans XD

[@crushedrgb]

@@CampingGuidance thank you Ms. Guidance:)

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Kim! Please call me Liz :)

[@Multigarve]

@@CampingGuidance If he would be color blind he would be in trouble...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@willwoodvine143]

Excellent video - the most comprehensive review of this series of Tents I've found. Thanks - it's helped in my decision to get one over here in the UK :)

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Will! I hope you like this 🥰

[@On4bbq]

Excellent video ! To the point, complete and no time wasted ! Thank you !

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Ronald! 🥰

[@skay3264]

Awesome video! Nicely thought out and with all of the important information. Nice job! 😊 Thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Hristina! I’m really glad that you liked the video and all the info 😊 it was my pleasure! 😊

[@jefri4176]

Best review for this tent. Good job 👍

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Jefri! Really appreciate your comment, glad you like the review 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

@hagakuru Hey I saw a notification that you left me a comment, but I can't seem to find it for some strange reason! But to answer your question, I think the age of the tent plus the humidity where I lived caused the coating to rub off. I had it for a few years before it started degrading, so at least I got a few years of use out of it :) @Fisherman Friends Yeah it peels off after a few years! I'm saving up to upgrade to the Easy version soon :)

[@PINOY8oi]

Really good review, love how you're so detailed in the videos and the edits are excellent. Well done! 🤓

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the details and editing, that means a lot to me 🥰

[@WaltKosty]

Great review, convinced me to purchase! Thanks.

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Walt! Glad that you liked the review 😊 Hope you enjoy camping in your new tent!

[@Red_Sky_717]

Wow, this was a test over the time. Really good points.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@gigabit7079]

Great video.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 05:16 this tent would be greatly improved if the side windows had mosquito's net.(like in the model Queshua pop up XL ) The ventilation would be way better, since we could let it opened without the risk of some insect or even animal enter the tent through to the big side window opening. I also notice that the mosquito's net is so tight to avoid small insects to get inside, that light breeze encounters resistence to get into the tent . (putting the net between your hand and mouth,10 cm from it, and blowing it, you barely will feel the air in your hand) That is also a reason, side windows should have mosquito's net .🙂

[@CampingGuidance]

@Gigabit Thank you so much for your comment! Glad that you liked the video 😊 Actually my Fresh and Black Pop Up did come with mosquito nets for the side windows! I forgot whether I showed it in the video (but I must have forgotten omg!) And yeah their mesh is pretty fine so it definitely does cut down on ventilation. I guess it's meant for use against no-see-ums, because their bites can be pretty nasty. I only ever get mosquitoes where I am though, thankfully! Thank you so much for sharing your experience btw, I really appreciate it 😊

[@gigabit7079]

@@CampingGuidance @CampingGuidance 🙂👍🏻 Your review was very useful to me. I bought the 2 seconds 3 person model for the reasons you told in the comparison video of models 2 and 3 . Despite of the details I mentioned, the tent is amazing. I tought would be impossible to fold it back into the bag, but looking your video it was really easy to do that. (on my first try)😁 I already got some serious rain in Brazil and as you told, not a single water drop inside 😃. Thank you again for your videos.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@gigabit7079 Aww yay you're most welcome! I'm really glad that I could help you out with your decision, and the 3-person model is definitely a great choice! And yay I'm happy that I could help you with the folding too! It took me a few tries my first time around hahaha. Hope you continue to enjoy camping in it and may it keep out as much rain for you as possible 😊

[@metchoumetch3176]

I have experienced a snake in my 2 seconds tent... I have let the door open, i was sleeping and felt something touching me between my legs. At first, i have thunk it was my friend moving gay then i have opened the eyes and i saw it crossing my leg. I have jumped out the tent in less than 2 seconds screaming snake to my friend. Honestly, i have prefered he was gay. The snake wasn't dangerous but he have pissed in the tent and it smell so bad.

[@theDude9750]

great story @@metchoumetch3176 !1

[@forsdykemontague1017]

Thank you! Just bought one used for £35. This was based on your review! By the way your accent in English is much clearer and interesting than native English 😂

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Forsdyke! Oh wow that's a really great deal! I hope it was used, but like new 😁 Let me know how you like it! Oooh and I'm glad you didn't mind my accent! I've always thought it was weird especially compared to all the US-based KZbinrs hahaha 😅

[@forsdykemontague1017]

@@CampingGuidance😂 I am from England, my U.S. Cousins speak English and I love their accent too, yours however is the best ! I am guessing Singapore?? Am I right?? Any way, many thanks !

[@CampingGuidance]

@@forsdykemontague1017 Hahah awww I really appreciate that! AND YESSSS how did you know I was from Singapore? 🤯 We have such a strange accent usually nobody knows what we're talking about 🤯

[@forsdykemontague1017]

@@CampingGuidance I worked in Singapore back in 2004, enjoyed my time there !

[@CampingGuidance]

@@forsdykemontague1017 Wow that's great to hear! I love living here too (with the exception of the lack of camping places) and I'm happy when people feel the same 🥰

[@chasevera66]

What a great review. Thanks for this! ❤

[@CampingGuidance]

You’re most welcome! Thank you so much for your comment 😊 glad that you liked the review!

[@btrswt35]

Great presentation

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much David! :)

[@cathygitt]

Je viens d'en acheter une Flash and black seconds XL EXCELLENT !!!!!👍👍

[@CampingGuidance]

Oooh I'm really glad to hear that! 🥰

[@pauleuc2212]

I have one of these tents that i bought more than 10 years ago in the uk, normal version not the black one, but, it has built in lights, i dont know why more manufacturers don't have built in light it's 2023

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Paul! Thanks for letting me know! That's interesting to know, I never knew that the older versions came with built-in lights. So far, I haven't had a good experience with built-in lights (I had one from Coleman), but I'm always looking for a tent to prove me wrong 😊

[@pauleuc2212]

@@CampingGuidance pity i cant send pics here

[@CampingGuidance]

@@pauleuc2212 Aww yeah :( If you have the time I'd love to see it over email! My email's [e-mail] 😊

[@a3a2a1]

Obrigado pelo review, muito completo e bem explicativo! +1 inscrito

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Bruno! I'm really glad that you liked the review, and I appreciate the sub! 😊

[@dejoraps1463]

Nice review! Just bought one recently, do you recommend this tent for cold or hot weather?

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! 🥰 I've never actually camped outside of hot weather though (cos I live in the tropics), but this doesn't have super a lot of mesh so a little colder might work too!

[@ChristineAtienza-w7q]

is this waterproof?

[@StaticeCS]

Hi do you have any reviews on Nature Hiking 4 People 2 Bedrooms Camping Tent with Poles Quechua Arpenaz 4.2? or any tents with good ventilation and min heat? Thanks.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there! So sorry I didn't review that tent from Decathlon :( Currently the only one I have is this one. I think ventilation should be comparable in both? The windows aren't too big in both, but thankfully they both have blackout fabric which reduces the heat IMO. 😊

[@StaticeCS]

@@CampingGuidance I really like quechua tent that you can adjust the rainfly through the vent to increase air flow but I have not slept in one before. However, I tried the coleman darkroom, its quite stuffy on hot days as it had no vents at the bottom of the tent. Thanks for your videos

[@CampingGuidance]

@@StaticeCS Ah I see. I love the adjustable vents too! It's definitely nice to feel the breeze through the vents when sleeping actually. I think it'll be better than the Coleman Dark Room. I'm glad you like the videos! Thank you so much for your comments 😊

[@tipbyn1678]

Solid review. Thank you :) I've been researching this tent for a minute and I'm feeling pretty confident about getting one. The blackout liner makes it a dream of a tent. Has anyone found a way to keep the blackout lineing from flaking? I'm thinking about using some scotchgard outdoor water shield as a preventative measure?

[@CampingGuidance]

@Tipbyn Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the review 😊 And yeah the blackout liner makes it so much more comfy to camp in! (Compared to the 2 Seconds Tent without the blackout). I think it could be the humidity of where I live that makes the blackout lining flake (that's my suspicion), and I used to keep it up in a closet when not in use, which builds up humidity (because there's no ventilation). I could be wrong though. I don't think that you'd need the scotchgard though, this tent went quite a few years without any flaking 😊

[@daz3169]

@@CampingGuidancelooking at my parents same tent and living in the uk where it’s not very humid then this flaking I imagine will eventually happen. Can see the little holes letting light in. Decent tent otherwise

[@CampingGuidance]

@@daz3169 Ah I see! Thank you so much for sharing! I was always so certain it was the humidity where I am, cos that destroys a lot of things real quick 😂 Hope you managed to get a few years of use in before the flaking happened!

[@daz3169]

@@CampingGuidance sure did! We got another one as they are really good otherwise! Fab review as well I must say!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@daz3169 Ah yeah! I should probably get a new one too haha. I'm eyeing the new Easy! So maybe I'll get that soon. And thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked the review and your comments definitely help the channel out 🥰

[@ericdenis1925]

Hi Liz, Great video! I’m interested in the 3 person version of this tent but I’m also interested Quechua Arpenaz 2XL since it’s on sale for only $60. 1/3 the price of the 2 second 3 person tent! I was hoping you could check it out on their website and give me your opinion on it? My main concern is the Arpenaz 2XL doesn’t seem to have much ventilation. What do you think? Thanks for the help.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Eric! I think you've hit the nail on the head, the ventilation in that tent isn't that good. But the tent doesn't look too difficult to set up, so I think it's worth a shot since it's on sale! 🥰 Btw I'm so sorry for the late reply cos sometimes I don't get notifications for comments and they disappear through the cracks ;(

[@ericdenis1925]

@@CampingGuidance No worries at all! I’m just glad to have your videos. They’ve helped me out a lot with my camping gear purchases and you haven’t steered me wrong. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@ericdenis1925 Thank you so much! 🥰 I'm testing more gear out as we speak but sorry it takes so long to get all the videos out haha

[@KazzyJr]

3:10 There is a small vestibule there...

[@CampingGuidance]

It's kind of just like a tiny little overhang though, not so much a covered vestibule 😅

[@vaibhavarora2301]

Question: If one uses this at home, placed next to a wall. Would it be okay to lean back and put pressure on the back, just like the back of a bed? Or will it break the tent?

[@CampingGuidance]

Do you mean that you're leaning on the tent fabric itself, or are you supporting by the wall? I really don't think that tents are meant to be leaned on with too much weight tho 😅

[@vaibhavarora2301]

@@CampingGuidance Yes leaning on the wall, assuming tent is kept next to a wall at home. But I guess yes, it’s not meant for that. Also, use of loops is only on soil ground (gardens, mountains) I guess? I guess it can’t be used on solid floor of homes? Nice review though! Very informative

[@CampingGuidance]

@@vaibhavarora2301 Ah I'd preferably not lean too much against the wall of the tent, if the fabric rips you'd have to repair it and that's gonna be a bit of a pain 😅 And do you mean the loops where the stakes are to go through? If so then yes, I usually only use stakes through the loops outdoors! You could use bricks with pre-attached stakes, I've seen those in indoor showrooms, but I don't think many of us would have those kind of things lying around at home 😅

[@vaibhavarora2301]

@@CampingGuidance that’s a good idea. But true, won’t wanna have bricks lying in my home. Lol. Will figure out some fix. 😊 I understand from this that if I want to buy a tent for my indoors (inside house), then it’s not gonna work unless I find some solution. By the way, I was checking MH100 vs 2 Seconds. I thought 2 seconds was larger, but I see MH100 width as 51”, and 2 seconds a bit smaller at 47” Wondering if this information is correct. (Found on decathlon official website)

[@CampingGuidance]

@@vaibhavarora2301 Actually the Quechua is a free-standing tent, so it will work indoors! I've used mine indoors before haha. So you don't have to worry about it. And from my experience I think Decathlon stats are pretty accurate, so I would follow their dimensions. I don't have the MH100 but I don't think that's an instant tent if you're looking for one! Hope this helps a little 🥰

[@bobsoriano]

Great review as per usual! Question regarding the quality, how many years did it took before the tent deteriorated?

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Bob! It really means a lot that you like my reviews 🥰🙏🏻 hmm it was great for quite a few years! I think it lasted easily 3-4 years? I kept it up for quite a while after initially using it, then in storage the quality totally deteriorated 😅 probably all the humidity and the lack of flowing air. :(

[@bobsoriano]

@@CampingGuidance Thanks for the feedback! Will note those things. I think I'll go thru with 3 person sized one. Have a great day!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@bobsoriano Thanks for the update Bob! That's definitely a great choice and I'd recommend the 3P over the 2P too if you have the space 😊 Hope you enjoy camping in your new 2 Seconds! Let me know how it goes if you have the time 😁

[@filipemmarques]

Your tent for festivals 😁😁

[@CampingGuidance]

Hehe yes for sure!! Mine was so broken at the time of this review that I got rid of it, so I no longer have it. I'm currently eyeing what you have! Not gonna get it yet, but next time for sure 🥰

[@filipemmarques]

@@CampingGuidance Ahahah, seems I will have competition for the most cute and funny tent in a festival 😁

[@CampingGuidance]

@@filipemmarques Mwahahaha yes you will! Until Decathlon comes out with a newer model - who knows what it would be next 😂 2s super easy!

[@filipemmarques]

@@CampingGuidance Ahahahahah but it's already super easy 🤣. When I have news about the upgrade model I tell you of course 😁

[@CampingGuidance]

@@filipemmarques Hehe thank you so much Filipe! I really appreciate all of your updates, I've learned so much from you 🥰

[@gregclark228]

Really great indepth review. Thanks for sharing. How much did it cost from Decathlon? I'm thinking of buying one as well. It's 99 Euro at the moment. Is that a good deal?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Greg! Thank you so much for your comment and I’m really glad that you liked the review! 😊 hmm it was quite a few years ago but I think I got it at slightly over $100 at my local Decathlon? I think 99 Euro is a decent price! It’s around the same price in USD too, think Decathlon prices it quite similarly around the world 😊

[@Last_Chance.]

Is it light enough for backpacking

[@CampingGuidance]

It's gonna be a hard no on that :( It's not lightweight for sure and I think the bigger issue is that it's SUPER bulky. Even storing it at home takes up a lot of space cos the packed size comes in a huge circle hahaha 😅

[@ringoyang5078]

Is there a 2 person tent you would suggest?

[@CampingGuidance]

That's a pretty general question haha! Do you wanna let me know what you're looking for in a tent (waterproofing, instant, etc.) and how much your budget is?

[@ringoyang5078]

@CampingGuidance budget would be like 150-250 I want a quick pop up tent that's easier for a single person. But I want a 2-4 person tent to fit my stuff inside as well.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@ringoyang5078 I think Decathlon's new 2 Seconds Easy tent is a great pick! The 3P is really expensive, but the 2P is within your budget. Very waterproof too.

[@AnggaKun]

I also have and really like this tent.. Too bad, I just recognize the fabric starts to loose.. 😔

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there! Oh man what do you mean the fabric is starting to become loose? :(

[@eddydaman]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I was thinking about getting an Outwell or Kampa air tent for glamping. Any plans on reviewing glamping tents? 😅

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Eddy! I'm really really glad that you like the videos, I really appreciate it! :) Oh no so sorry I won't be doing any glamping tents yet in the near future, but if I do, I'll definitely keep your suggestions in mind! I haven't been glamping though, so sorry about that. A friend of mine swears by Vango tents though, not sure if you've heard anything about them?

[@eddydaman]

@@CampingGuidance I haven't heard of Vango tents. I'm from US and these glamping tents aren't popular here. If I were to buy one, I would need to order it online and have it ship from UK. Returning it would be costly so I am researching as much as I can before placing an order. I've seen some campers on KZbin putting an AC inside these glamping tents and hence my motivation to get one hehe.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you for sharing Eddy! Yeah shipping from the UK will definitely be expensive for sure 😅 I hope that you find one that you love, and having an AC inside sounds awesome!! So sorry I can’t be of more help on this though :(

[@alfredojuncor6362]

How old is your tend? And how many used time has?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Alfredo! Thanks for your question. Hmm I don't know the exact details, but I've had the tent for over 4 years now? And I use it a few times a year, maybe 5 times a year. I'm so sorry that I don't have the exact details, because when I bought this tent a while ago, I never planned to make KZbin videos and reviews out of camping. I hope this helps a little though!

[@comeatime-rg2yl]

Hello long time fan from another yt channel than this one here:) As for 3p tent and use for 2p what mattress examples do you suggest for budget needs? I know that Decathlon suggest up to 2.5 icnhes of height... but is it possible to sleep comfortably with higher mattress? Thank you in advance!

[@CampingGuidance]

@come a time Hi there! And thank you for your question, I'll do my best to help 😊 And thank you for being a fan! I really appreciate it 😊 Hmm as for your question, I think a 2.5 inch mattress is not very thick, and it's possible to go with a thicker mattress. I managed to fit a 6-inch double mattress (Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed) inside my Quechua Fresh and Black 3P without any issues, and for my height (5'3), it felt very comfy for me. Just some measurements that you can hopefully tailor to yourself. I think you can definitely consider Decathlon's inflatable mattress, I think they provide quite good value for the price you pay 😊 I hope this helps!

[@comeatime-rg2yl]

@@CampingGuidance thank you very much for your throughout answer and effort! It is really helpful info!

[@CampingGuidance]

@come a time Yay that's great! I'm glad that I could help you out 😊 Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions k? 😊

[@cncntrateddarkmatter2961]

How many years did it last before flaking ?

[@CampingGuidance]

@cncntrated DarkMatter A few years for sure! I think maybe 2-3 years? But I suspect the super humid climate that I live in sped up the flaking too. Hope this helps! 😊

[@brandonharris9160]

The instructions were better than the official manufacturer instructions for putting it away

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Brandon! I'm glad you found the instructions helpful! 😊

[@yamahass66]

What is the best top 3 pop-up tents you ever tested? With no leckage.

[@CampingGuidance]

This one that you're watching, but make sure to buy a brand new one. My old one is no longer waterproof haha 😅

[@yamahass66]

@@CampingGuidance The problem is this is to expensive for a "cheap" china tent. At least for the 3rd person tent. And I did not like the stickning junk pealing off haha. Are you planning to test more pop-up tents soon?

[@CampingGuidance]

@@yamahass66 Hmm I wouldn't say it's a "cheap" China tent though! I'm really quite happy with all my decathlon products so far, I think the quality is wayyy better than any cheap China brand. And hmm I think I've got enough pop up tents for now 😅

[@sovietgunnernapkin]

Drink every time the word tent is mentioned 😂

[@CampingGuidance]

😂😂😂

[@adriatikvideos1]

Use candle to wax those zippers and they will work better when opening and closing!

[@CampingGuidance]

@Adriatikrudari Thank you for the tip, I appreciate it! :)

[@blebull]

it is pity the packing part of the video is sped up so cannot follow the instructions, which is unfortunate, because this is the most difficult part

[@CampingGuidance]

@blebull Hi there, thanks for the feedback! I actually made a separate video on just the set up and pack up part of the video, for people who need the instructions. I'll leave a link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSZfnlpq5ulirM

[@fairworld2522]

Precisely..damn stupid video

[@keramzytowymocarz7104]

thats fair rev

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you! 😊

[@ProfeBruno]

I seems like you REALLY regret not having resealed the floor XD

[@CampingGuidance]

@Profe Bruno Hahaha I do! I also wish I filmed this tent when I first got it XD Sadly I didn't have a YT channel back then!

[@fairworld2522]

What exactly are you trying to do in this video? I am very confused. Is it sooo difficult for you to show the steps by step properly? Thanks

[@CampingGuidance]

@GoogleDesk Hi there thanks for the comment and feedback. This video is a complete review, so the step by step set up and take down isn't here. I have a separate video for that here, I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSZfnlpq5ulirM

[@rogerrabbit9481]

TENT

[@CampingGuidance]

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[@LucaNatale]

TenTh

[@CampingGuidance]

haha cool!

[@weshenry9592]

Why do you wear a mask when you are alone ?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Wes, thanks for the question! Just wearing it because I was camera-shy and didn't want to show my face in the video haha 😂 I've since moved away from it!

[@augustoruvalcaba6742]

Why you wearing a mask outside by yourself? 😅😂 wow 🤯

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Augusto! I used to be camera-shy so I used a mask to hide my face for videos hahaha 😅 I believe I leave a note at the beginning of every video on this issue! But moving ahead all my recent videos don't have masks anymore, I hope this clarifies! 😊

[@yamahass66]

What a horrible quality. There is holes all over??? Look when the sun shines thrue xD

[@CampingGuidance]

Hahaha cos my tent's really old! Many years old 😆 I think I explained about that in the video!

[@alexdetrojan4534]

Way too complicated. Far to much stress on the poles and the material for it to last any length of time. Hard pass. 👎

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Alex, thanks for sharing! It's definitely for people who prioritize an easy set up and pack up, not everyone values that. It's more stress on the poles and material than a regular tent, I agree! But it still lasted me a few years of light usage :)

[@jaimealves1955]

Muito bom! 👌

[@CampingGuidance]

thank you so much! 🥰

[@SouthFloridaWoman]

YOure awesome thank you sooooo much

[@CampingGuidance]

@Me Me You're most welcome and it's my pleasure! 😊 Glad you liked the review! You're awesome too!! 😊