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[@FoundWorthy]

I like the peg for the trck pole, it pulls the door tight 5:59

[@3fulgear362]

Thanks for your review! I got the same cone cooking system, it's very efficient.

[@gordongreen9438]

Hi Andrew. As usual, a great review. I've put my recently bought Lanshan 1 Pro up for the first time today. Sorry to be so late in coming to your video. One thing about pitching: I used to have a " similar " dfc pyramid tent. That pitched by staking out the two back corners and then inserting the pole and staking out the main front guy line. Then stake the two front corners and finally the middle rear stake. Pole was set at 125cm. All the pitching videos of the Lanshan 1 Pro I've seen have been by staking out the four corners and then inserting the pole etc. Some have commented that pitching it is a bit of a faff. I pitched for the first time using the approach for my previous tent. It was so easy - up in no time and was pretty near perfect for a first pitch. It seems a much better way compared to the " usual " way.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

I got my 1 pro about a month ago ! It's a great tent . My first night in it was in the pouring rain . I had a low pitch , and some condensation issues ..It got quite wet ...... I was also cooking inside and talking to the camera quite a bit . It was raining so hard that the mesh drip edge actually built up with water and created a channel for the water to come right in the tent . I did not seam seal it ...it was an out of the box test . I really like this tent , I'm going to work on my pitch and try it some more in foul weather . Foul weather aside , I think this will be an awesome fair weather tent . I noticed they had a picture of it in snow on their website ! I will be testing that theory ! Great review ! New sub here ! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family ! - Justin

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Justin, Thanks for your reply. I watched your video last week too, yep that was a wet one for sure and I found it a great comparison to see how you got on. I havent tested it in the field yet but really its the wrong time of year here, looking forward to summer light and fast stuff with it. I've seam sealed most of it but just need to sort a couple of wee leak points and should be good to go. All the best for the break to you too and look forward to watching more of your vids. A

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

It’s a great tent but it leaks? Lol ok

[@misterdaveusa]

@5:43 the peg loop by the door opening is for if you go pole less and hang tent from a branch with paracord line. Then peg out the bathtub to keep in place. I spike my trekking pole tip thru the loop to make things easier.

[@gonewild1220]

Nice one Andrew!!! Thanks for sharing your views and knowledge on this tent much appreciated!!! Cheets

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Jodz, thanks for taking the time to let me know. I hope it helps if you're considering one or similar, nice shelter for below the treeline and warmer adventures. ATB A

[@gonewild1220]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors I am looking at getting a one man tent for my spring/summer south west coast path hike and thinking this one mite be a good one due to pack size and weight.... looking forward to seeing your testing the tent out in the wild!!! Many thanks again and I'll drop you a sub for further and upcoming outdoors goodness, cheers mate 👣👍

[@TheRealTomSelleck]

Thank you so much for making this.

[@chadbrooks9763]

"A wee patch" love it!

[@VandrefalkTV]

Bless your tent-testing heart :D Yay!

[@Raymi43J]

Nice video Andrew, had the Lanshan for a few years now, looking at the locus gear Khufu still to decide,Keep up the great work ATB Raymond.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Cheers Raymond, the Khufu does look smart. A

[@MIBIncomeEncourager]

good job.....im making a choice between GossamerGear the one.....the lunar solo....and now thanks to you the lanshans....I appreciate your vid....it always helps with research....cheers mate.

[@moltam99]

Nice review! So the layout is basically the 3F "Pyramid" or "Lanshan 2019" which is not really advertised anymore, with one layer construction. Finally they are making tents that I can fit in :D

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Tamas, yes it definitely has more room as a result of being single skin.

[@MrWildWales]

Great thorough review think I'm pretty much convinced on this one

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Great for summer and thru hikes.

[@MrWildWales]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors Exactly what I need it for! The Skye trail this summer!

[@Raymi43J]

The tent guru lol, have a great Christmas Andrew ATB Raymond.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

And you Raymond, ATB A

[@RS.Outdoors]

Nice review mate. Does look intersting for summer use. Think I have seen people use there trekking pole angled down toward the outer fly and peg the inner. Think this alows for it to be lower to the ground. If they would add a T-Zip on inner as well as two way on outer would be good. Along with maybe 12" of wind proofing fabric along bottom of the inner. Atb

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Ray, aye that makes sense, I'll try that with the pole. T zip would be really handy too so you don't have to worry about which wind is when cooking etc. Hope the jobs going ok, at least you'll be dry ! A

[@Arrynek01]

The best review I've seen yet. Buying a light tent that won't break your bank when you are 6'6" is a pain and I've been looking at the Pro for quite some time now, not sure if I should pull the trigger on it.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

If you can find a design with vertical walls at the foot and head ends rather than a slope it would be my choice ? A

[@Arrynek01]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors I found Siera Design High Route 1, Tarptent Protrail, or this Lanshan 1 Pro. The Lanshan is so much cheaper, though...

[@RichardOutdoors]

Great review thanks and some good extra tips. I just picked up one in Hong Kong. Agree with the high pitch of the vestibule - it can be slightly reduced with a pole pitch of 120cm. That said, I don’t know why they just didn’t re-shape the vestibule with a little extra material so it sits lower.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

An excellent review. Thank you.

[@adopancia7445]

Nice video, and hope to see the next chapter on the field! I have had the same tent in same color (very nice, btw), and I already pitched a few times, so I have a suggestion: use 125cm high pole (49inches) and pitch 4 main corners, then tension the front door, last only pitch the back corner and the shock cords for the bathub, so you will have the perfect pitch with the back part of the bathub in correct position. Last, you pitch and gently tension the 3 tieouts. Keep on the nice videos 👍

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Ah thanks for that, I'll try that on next pitch , cheers A

[@sdnalyam]

Would like to see this in SilPoly. Better UV protection and far less stretching.

[@AdamMayhewAF]

Hi Andrew, great video and thanks for sharing. I was going to purchase the original version but after watching this I will go for the Pro. Cheers

[@kc3718]

for me these are summer tents when a window of warm and calm weather is pretty certain, I spent 3 weeks in may cycling around Europe with one, never again, draughty as feck, fiddly and always cold. I believe the design is for warm weather forest camping in USA, not really a European tent for me. When price and weight outweigh utility and good sense.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yes I agree with you, I've had some really good use out of ultralight tents but had the luxury of knowing the weather and choosing a tent for each accordingly. For a 3 week cycle round Europe I think it would be good to choose something less airy for the changeable conditions , but hey, benefit of hindsight and all that ! We've all done it ! A

[@petergilbert72]

@@Charlemagne1367 yes, but that negates the weight saving from the UL tent! 🤔

[@Charlemagne1367]

​@@petergilbert72 No, not necessarily. My first comment was a bit short. This is were experience comes in. The heavier option would be to indeed get a heavier sleeping bag. The ul option would be to first of all pitch in a warmer spot, know your terrain, and for example use a lighter sleeping bag and incorporate your clothing into your sleep system and taking a warmer weather bag into freezing temps. You are carrying them anyway, might as well do double duty and take a warmer weather bag into freezing temps.

[@allwaysinquire6212]

Good to see this , i have a Langshan2 and its ace been thinking about the 1 its a fair bet lighter

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yep looking a good option for this summer , light and spacious ! A

[@cavehillrock...wildcamping]

Got a 3f ul 1 myself Andrew, actually made a couple of vids while using it (one of me going from Belfast to Glentrool for a few days)… Could put it up in the dark in a few mins, though the wind cut through it -I did seal it and it kept me dry. Def not a 4 season if you don't like a draft! lol... atb Sinco.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yes I agree, good if you can choose your trip and weather. I'm hoping to use on the TMB next summer and i think the US thru hiking market is one of the key sales areas. I guess it's always summer some where on the planet ;-) A

[@cavehillrock...wildcamping]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors A friend of mine did Mont Blanc earlier this year and believes that this little tent would be perfect! good luck and keep the vids comin'

[@davids9549]

Thanks for this Andrew. I just got one of these (in green) and won't be using it until summer - agreed that the snowy hype on the 3F UL website is simply marketing. It looks a great weight/space/price combination though, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs as a fairer-weather alternative to my Hexpeak V4A. That loop where the base of the support sits isn't a supplementary pegging point btw, it's an attachment loop for a tent pole other than the pointy end of a hiking pole, when you're not using the grommet.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Aha David, that makes sense now!, be interesting to see how you get on with yours too, cheers A

[@SiddharthaGadekar]

Is there a way to bring the vestibule height closer to the ground in foul weather?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yes you can drop the pole height and tension the front guy again to make it lower profile. A

[@danielgrub9792]

Hey Andrew, thanks for the video. Whats the weight of the standalone outer tent? Keep the good work up.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Cheers Daniel , works out at 690 grams . Thanks for the comments. A

[@danielgrub9792]

Is it one piece or is it possible to pitch the outer rainfly standalone?

[@davids9549]

@@danielgrub9792 it's a single skin tent mate

[@NathanHassall]

I have the same tattoo on my hand and bought the same tent..uncanny!

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Tattoo?

[@ScottishWanderer]

Lol new tent andrew i have been looking at that tent my self atb stuart

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Stuart, it's nice, I'll be using it this summer for sure. Should fit you being a tall bloke too. A

[@darrenwelsh7803]

Just saw one of these for sale in my local area :)

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Probably mine Darren

[@derekwildash2683]

Hi. Thanks for the review. I have limited experience with tents and how they perform. If you were in this tent during a down pour and you touched the sides would moisture come through?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Derek, no you'd only have to worry about the condensation on the inner side of the tent. Lots of space tho so potential contact is minimal. A

[@derekwildash2683]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors Thanks for the info. I have been looking at this tent as well as the regular twin walled Lanshan 1. What would you recommend for bikepacking?

[@KB-re4ku]

What size sleeping pad did you have there?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi it was a standard length neo air ( not sure actually what the dimensions are but they will be all over Google. A

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Nice review/comparison. ✌️

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Thanks and Happy New Year to you. A

[@bryanshaw38]

Hi Andrew. Good review. Which would you recommend. The lanshan pro 1 or the similar ultralight one you reviewed with the pole off Set

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Bryan, I'd say go with the Pro version for more space internally and it's more flexible in terms of which direction it can take wind. ATB A

[@bryanshaw38]

Andrew Park thanks

[@jonnyquangs]

Do you have a preference between this and the original 3f ul solo that you reviewed previously?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

I would say this one now. The space is much greater for a similar weight. I never fancied the original Lanshan as having a mesh inner seemed to cut down the size, increase the weight without adding any warmth & so to me this, still keeps the bugs out and is a no brainer improvement ? atb A

[@chrisu.k9307]

Is it any good in a storm? Does the condensation wick through the mesh into the bathtub? I’m considering buying this but them questions holding me back.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Chris, I can say as yet as I haven't tested it. Been to wet and windy and still using a 4 season over this. Hoping I'll get out soon in it and do a video ! A

[@chrisu.k9307]

Andrew Park thanks for getting back to me. I’ll look forward to the upcoming video 👍🏼

[@jean-francois8912]

Hi, I might buy this tent, my issue is the website advertise 690g. Did you weight the whole tent without the stuff sac by any chance?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi, I just did tonight and it's 690 for the tent only without pegs , repair kit etc. Hope it helps. A

[@jean-francois8912]

Wander Ok thank you, that’s what the description says.

[@BoulderCreekSteve]

Andrew, love your hand tatoo.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Haha that's my notepad ! ;-)

[@TanukiParis]

Hi, do you think it can resist to very strong winds ?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Mm, I wouldn't use it above the treeline in wild conditions to be honest even though pyramids are quite good at shedding wind :-) A

[@DorisHikingAdventures]

Nice video!

[@tullochgorum6323]

When you're comparing prices, bear in mind that 6 Moons use high quality fabrics. With the Chinese version you really have no idea what you're getting. The fabric is a significant percentage of the cost, so this may be an area where the cheaper tent is cutting corners. Probably not an issue if you're an occasional user, but for a heavy user a cheap fabric might not give you the wear you are expecting - UV and repeated packing can be tough on the proofing...

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Yep fair point, I've not had any issues with the fabric on previous tents from them but have seen a Naturehike tent tear relatively easily. My six moon version didn't feel much different but without doing a tear strength test who knows ! A

[@tullochgorum6323]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors Tear strength is over-rated, I think. I've had an online chat with one of the most experienced designers in the industry, and he says that repair departments rarely see issues with fabric strength. It's really only if something falls on the shelter that tear-strength comes into play. The main issue between fabrics is the quality of the proofing. Testing on BackpackingLight shows that many of the cheaper fabrics lose their proofing very quickly as they age. Good fabrics stay waterproof for much longer.

[@azsamsasho]

Would you say that the tent would be too short for a 185ish tall user?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Alexander, I think you'd be fine in this one, good length due to the lack of inner . A

[@azsamsasho]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors thanks,be well !

[@aczephyr]

Are you using 3-season or 4-season model?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

That's the single skin 3 season only version. A

[@cammy484]

0:42 Hello, when you seam sealed this for the rain. Did you mix your sil net with white spirits to apply? I am seeing videos such as /watch?v=nCX8UBhDGqE recommending that you do. I was just wondering if you also recommend doing this

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi, I have done that in the past and yes it helps apply it and soak into the threads. Atb A

[@jesperosterberg2588]

I have used Lanshan pro 1 and it was leaking under medium heavy rain, and yes I have seam sealed the tents. It was raining under a couple of hours and it was like a very light shower inside the tent. We were actually a group that was camping and we used two lanshan 2 pro and one pro1 and all had the same issue, Every tent had water inside the tent in the morning. I would not rely on this tent for more challenging hikes. The construction is fine but I could never recommend to buy this tent. Very sad to say this, but you have to buy the real original stuff or maybe the old lanshan model. The old Lanshan have a rating on the outer fly of 5000mm waterproof index and the pro have 2000mm. Maybe the older model is more secure?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Interesting Jesper, it sounds a bit like condensation being rained on you from the force of the rain hitting the fly maybe ? Just a thought.

[@PapaTube-ep1nk]

Looks drafty why do these outer skins not go right doon to the ground surely you get a howling gale inside the tent,

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Deffo for warmer countries and UK summer stuff Cammy,I do love travelling light when the weather merits it! A

[@ItsDavidMorris]

How much was the customs fee?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi David, zero, posty dropped it off without any charge , result !

[@ItsDavidMorris]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors Good work post man 😁

[@jefformston3422]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors I think you are supposed to sent them a cheque for the VAT, looks to be £3.42 on the label.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Oops, if that's the case ;-)

[@nigellack2576]

Superb, thanks Andrew. I have the SMD Skyscapre Trekker Scout, at 1.1 kilos, and am considering either the SMD Lunar Solo, or the 3 F UL you've featured here. So I need to make a decision!

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hope it helps Nigel. Happy camping. A

[@rumbalala]

Andrew, it’s becoming a disappointment if you post a vid without a new tent. You’re are a constant in the KZbin universe. 😊

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Haha Neil, true, nice when you don't have to pay for the damn thing for once ! A

[@rumbalala]

Andrew Park I can imagine, the rate and quality you get through. As much as inspiration you are, I’ll stick with my Tenacious Taped Zephyros 1 Lite and be thankful. Sláinte 😊

[@WyeExplorer]

How many is that now?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

er..

[@WyeExplorer]

@@AndrewParkOutdoors I mean how many tents?

[@berrylesmana8687]

Look good,,

[@ascar77uk]

good reveiw but £160 for a clone tent is a bit much, and single skin = condensation nightmare

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Not 160 though, nearer 60

[@driewiel]

I rather have my Lanshan 1 Amateur double skin.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DOOD!

[@luckyhokiaerialandjourney9253]

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[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Thanks, will do.