The CLAM QUICK-SET After 3 Years - Unfiltered Truth! 🏕️ Must-Watch Before Buying!"

[@pikespeakcogrl47]

We have had our large clam since 2018 and love it. It has a small hole in the top that we need to repair but it has been awesome for us. We have sold our camper and are back to tent camping and I have decided that we are gonna try to put our tent inside the clam to have some added rain protection. It always rains on us and we never cancel our trips due to rain chances. Thanks for the review. We agree to the ease of this item and how wonderful it is. We have been in some great storms in this and it's still here. GO CLAM GO!!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Appreciate the comments. It’s definitely a great product. I like the idea of using it as added rain protection

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

You must get a better tent , hi use Eureka for 31 years,never got water going inside by the roof. Sometimes in storms situations got water from the floor in the corner not much.. Love the clam screen shelter ❤

[@oversfam]

This is about the best idea for an ez up type shelter I've ever seen. Been camping outside since I was a little boy back in the 1950's. I'm going to just see if I can fit this into my budget!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Ya we agree. It’s quick and easy to set up and works well for a shelter.

[@gregjohnson4604]

Don't do it.

[@mnswamp]

Great review. I agree with most of your results. We use ours 50-60 days a year, and set up/tear down about 2/3 of those. One weak spot is the grommet on the nylon at the center. This popped on ours, which allowed the fabric to separate from the spider. What's normally a 60 second setup became 30 minutes! I was able to fix it with a fender washer, and doubt it'll ever break again. Another 'weak spot is that the bag does not hold up if you are constantly loading/unloading it on concrete. I'll replace ours sometime this year (just wear and tear). If you only set it up on grass, this probably isn't an issue. Love the walls. We have 5 of them, and in spring/fall/rain, they make a huge difference!

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@mnswamp thanks for the comment and for providing others with some details. We appreciate it.

[@misstara9838]

Cool! Thank you for the review. When I was in Quartzsite, AZ I notice several RVers had them. The wind get serious out in the desert.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Our pleasure

[@pringlized]

Worth every penny. A Genius design. I'm working on getting a Bend Teardrop and was thinking 270 canopy. BTW, I came from Highway to Hofeland because they recommended the Clam. This video and the Clam changed my mind. Thank you.

[@adventuresofjandk]

We would agree. We love it. Just wish we could find time to use it more.

[@debbie3109]

We have the 9x9 Clam, and love it! Holds my Zero gravity chair, a GCI rocker and table, with plenty of room to spare. I put a larger outdoor carpet down for flooring.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Ya we love ours too. Never a single issue with years of use. They make a great product.

[@debbie3109]

@@adventuresofjandk My only complaint on the Venture, ideas that you have to order the wind panels separately, and only in packs of 2 or 3. Optimally, they should just offer a 4 pack, our in singles. I don't know of anyone using one on the entrance side. So we ordered a 3 pack a year ago, and just today a 2 pack. Now, we'll have an extra.

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@debbie3109 that is a great point.

[@youlikemyshorts8039]

Thank you. Best review I’ve seen on KZbin for this tent.

[@adventuresofjandk]

You bet

[@larryparson9609]

I want to Runaway and ClamUp to great Products 😊 thanks Happy Trails

[@adventuresofjandk]

😂. I like it.

[@CC-fx4nn]

After watching your first video and several others I bought the 12 foot clam and the side panels. It works very well for my outside kitchen and is easy to set up and take down. It even fits in the Lance front storage. The only thing that I am looking for is some sort of floor to go in the unit. Thanks for the videos!

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is awesome. A floor would be an excellent addition. One of there’s products we’ve bought that still works as it should.

[@wolfmoon222]

they sell a floor for it - the newer escape model has a see thru roof too

[@adventuresofjandk]

Interesting. I wasn’t aware of that.

[@wolfmoon222]

@@adventuresofjandk checkout escape sky camper

[@CC-fx4nn]

@@wolfmoon222 Thanks for the info. I will need to check that out.

[@carrotcake1955]

Looks great! For camping perfect. Obviously you have to bend down to get inside, but that is ok. Wouldn’t be ideal for a family reunion but definitely has its use! If I camped I would get one!

[@adventuresofjandk]

👍

[@jamessherman7797]

I just ordered the large pavilion size as it is the only Clam Quickset model that includes the attached wind screens. Excited to try it for two scheduled September camping trips in the Pacific Northwest. I’m hoping that it holds up to some rain. Looks cozy if we put Mr. Heater propane heater in it. You didn’t mention how well it did it rain or not in your demo and review. The demo and your review is very helpful!

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@jamessherman7797 thank you. We live in Oregon and really only use it in the winter when it’s raining and windy. Always been good for us. It’s too hot to use in summer. We’ve used our heater in it as well.

[@ronhanish]

I like a plunger idea. You can pick it up right in the center with one person and move it anywhere you want😂

[@patledoc]

Bonjour, great video, merci! Bought one this week, with 6 panels and rain roof. In the « take down instructions » page 6 they start by the walls, then pushing down one of the roof poles until it collapsed, so that way no need to jump.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Bonjour to you as well. Thanks for watching

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

Like the winter one .

[@adventuresofjandk]

If you have any questions at all about the CLAM Quick-Set just ask. Happy to help.

[@WADZUP]

Did you purchase the floor? Or walls?

[@adventuresofjandk]

We did purchase the rain flaps for the walls but nothing for the the floor.

[@Pastor_Madeline]

How long is the bag? Trying to see if it will fit in the bed of our truck. Thanks for the info!

[@adventuresofjandk]

It’s 6’ long. Takes up the length of our truck bed. Hope that helps.

[@yvonnebretz8165]

We're not in the market for a tent but your reviews made me want to watch. Great video!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much. That is very nice of you.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

So good to hear - friends had one - several years ago and it seemed like a pain in the a…… to set up. This looked incredibly easy. It could have been our friends though 😂😂

[@adventuresofjandk]

😂. Ya couldn’t be much easier unless you had someone else just do it for you.

[@oldcrow6990]

What a nice product!

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@oldcrow6990 agree.

[@bennetb01]

I bought the CLAM based on this review (and your other one). I hate it. I received it today and followed the instructions and ended up getting it completely inside out. Support wanted me TO REMOVE EVERY SINGLE ROD, place the tent over the ladder and then reassemble the entire thing. They acted like this happens all the time and it wasn't a big deal (the tent is huge, there are tons of rods. It's a huge deal). On top of that the quality is questionable at best. I didn't have it long enough before i gave up and sent it back, but there was a lot of loose stiching on the tent and in the carrier so I am amazed yours has lasted so long. The only thing I can think of is they don't make them like they used to. I feel like I would be better off getting a cheaper chineese made one for less with the same quality. Anyone else looking at this based on this review, beware. It's not all rainbows.

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@bennetb01 so surprising. We love ours and have never had a real issue whatsoever. Always hat hearing about poor experiences based on our review. We are not sponsor anything so we just try to help others make informed decisions.

[@ronaldcagan8238]

Great review. Thanks!!

[@adventuresofjandk]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@dallasweldon4563]

Thanks for the review. Do you think the mesh restricts enough air flow that a portable AC could cool off the inside? TIA

[@adventuresofjandk]

It’s very tight. Having a portable AC unit would be a great idea for a warm climate. Never really thought about but might buy one myself

[@kathyandeddie4104]

Can get it back in bag, am I folding it wrong?

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@kathyandeddie4104 Hi Kathy. That is interesting we’ve never had an issue. In fact that is one thing we love about ours is how easy it is to get back into its case. Wish I could be more help but without being there I can’t tell you exactly what the issue may be.

[@CavemanCBB]

The offical Clam video shows them taking it down by pushing the sided in first and then reaching in from the outside of the tent to push down the center section. Your method seems to work well too.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Interesting we’ve only ever done it the one way. 🤣

[@ReneaDooserider]

Mine has door tent arms that need to be folded correctly , before you just drop it down and Velcro them how about you?

[@adventuresofjandk]

I don’t recall. It’s been a little bit since we’ve used it but now I’m curious

[@paulhermelin365]

Thank you for this video! Just curious, when you’ve set the tent up and are planning to enclose the picnic table, do you pick the tent up, walk it over and drop it over the picnic table, and is that easy for you to do? Or do you pick up the picnic table and move it into the tent? Thanks.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Great question. We have done both. With two people though it is super easy to move the actual tent over it. Moving the table can sometimes be a bear.

[@paulhermelin365]

@@adventuresofjandk Okay. Totally makes sense. Thanks!

[@Myzenlife65]

We love our Clam.... however over the past few weeks we've had it in some bad weather the top collapses with any breeze. Has this happened to you? It's startling when you're just sitting and all of a sudden it just collapses in.

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is interesting. It has happened but in insanely strong winds when we really shouldn’t have had it up. Never a problem in light wind for us. Fingers crossed.

[@cindydespard9295]

Same with us…collapses in any wind or light breeze.

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is odd. We’ve had ours in 20 mile gusts and never an issue except for the strongest of winds when it shouldn’t even be up.

[@Myzenlife65]

@cindydespard9295 we contacted Clam. They're sending us a new one under warranty. We don't want it but they won't do any kind of refund. We'll sell it once we get it. Way too much money for this thing!!

[@chirogirl67550]

You guys rock….thanks for the info. Peace and Blessings

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you. You’re too kind.

[@juliuscajilog9371]

Just to clarify, it didn't fold up or collapsed in 30-40mph wind? Thanks

[@adventuresofjandk]

It has only folded up on us one time and it was during a coastal storm with winds pushing 40 mph plus. Can’t ask for much better than that.

[@juliuscajilog9371]

@adventuresofjandk thanks man for tbe clarifications...Will get a clam pavilion...with a 12.5ft diameter

[@khmerbraveheart]

Thanks for the review.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Our pleasure.

[@michelled369]

How waterproof is it? Does it leak in downpours?

[@adventuresofjandk]

We live in Oregon where it rains 364 days a year and have never had an issue. 😂

[@eskimoguy]

We just bought one of the 12 ft Clam tents this summer and it came with the wind flaps for all the sides. I wonder if that was something they changed from when you purchased yours?

[@adventuresofjandk]

Must be

[@CC_Marauder]

You bought the more expensive model that includes the side panels (or their built-in).

[@marthaee]

Hi, I camped w my 9 foot clam, got some rain & got a bit wet & chilly.. I’m seeing that there’s a rain fly attachment one can buy separately… anyone tried this? How is it? Thanks! The Clam was an easy set up for my 12 yr old grandson & I.

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@marthaee yes we have them and they work great. Kim my wife worked out it for a week in a storm on the Oregon Coast with very little rain getting in only from the grass. Stayed warm with a small heater.

[@garyspencer720]

How much does it weigh? Will a picnic table fit in? Thanks!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Picnic table will fit in it. Don’t know the exact weight but if I had to guess 10lbs

[@nancysavidge7611]

Could you set this up over an existing campground picnic table?

[@longtobe134]

Yes. That's what a lot of people do.

[@amyfreeze9772]

Can this be done by 1 person?

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@amyfreeze9772 Definitely. I put it up by myself every time.

[@karenrichey6074]

I am a solo female suv camper. Do you think I could back up to the shelter and have the Clam door fit over the suv hatch when it is open? I currently have a screen room tent that I can use but it has no rain flaps.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Hi Karen that is a fantastic question. I haven’t seen it done but would have to think it would work. You might check out their website and see if they show any pictures of something like that. Safe travels

[@countrylife392]

My concern is wind, I've heard they don't hold up

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is a valid concern. We live in the NW and have had ours in some pretty rough weather including down pours and high winds. It’s very similar to a tent so can withstand probably about the same amount. We try and make sure we set it up with something providing a little wind buffering like our trailer or a tree. Never had any real issue but if you are pushing 25+ consistently then I would try and find another option.

[@SandDownSouth]

Want one. Nicely rain proof?

[@adventuresofjandk]

Ya we’ve had it out in torrential down pours with zero issues.

[@kimwynnobel1830]

Wondering if we would be able to set this up on a platform. As opposed to having it on the ground? Is that doable?

[@adventuresofjandk]

It’s really sturdy without being set in the ground. Wind would be the only issue

[@JasonRenfrow]

Love the CLAM!

[@adventuresofjandk]

It’s pretty awesome

[@gregjohnson4604]

You forgot to mention how easy the roof folds down even when you don't want it too. You have to buy a pole

[@adventuresofjandk]

We’ve never had that problem fortunately even in insanely strong winds.

[@jeffhaushalter1086]

We just bought the 11.5 clam after using our brother-in-laws. His was awesome. So far so good but ours has a strong chemical smell. Hope it disappears......

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@jeffhaushalter1086 it will. Didn’t take long.

[@RobertOrendorf-r8c]

I’ve had my Clam quickset pavilion for three seasons. The top nylon has become brittle and is splitting. I was hoping for more than three seasons for $ 450.00

[@adventuresofjandk]

How much have you used it and in what kind of weather? Ours looks brand new after 5 years but we’re in the NW and don’t get a ton of sun.

[@RobertOrendorf-r8c]

@@adventuresofjandk I set it up at my campsite in early June and take it down Labor Day weekend.. I can’t find Cape Cod. We have occasional thunderstorms during the summer but nothing remarkable.

[@RobertOrendorf-r8c]

That was supposed to be a camp on Cape Cod

[@RobertOrendorf-r8c]

Several of my neighbors have the Paha Que Which they have been using for years and are holding up remarkably well. Of course, the cost $650.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Interesting

[@Idahovandal4ever]

It's almost as easy as a tent from a Jetsons' episode.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Yes it is

[@ronhanish]

So I first open mind yesterday. Everything was inside out I must have did something wrong😂 so it took me a few hours to get it straightened out 😂lol. I probably should have watched the video hahahahha❤

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is pretty funny. Glad you got it all straightened out. 😂