Gear Review | Luxe Minipeak XL Tent

[@LuxeHikingGear]

Really appreciate you putting such a thoughtful video together. Very informative. Take care!

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thank you guys! Really enjoy the tent and appreciate the comment. Stay safe!

[@markhenderson7575]

I like these tents but living in uk we get hammered on import and tax

[@roughcountry5913]

Worlds worst customer service. Would not recommend to anyone.

[@razorsharpbt124]

You are done stealing people's money. Your scam is over.

[@chelsealambert69]

I ordered a tent from you guys in January 2022 and you stole my $700USD and never sent a tent! To this day I have not received a tent or a refund. Luxe responded with auto-emails for MONTHS saying my order is on its way. I’m an idiot for not filing a dispute with my credit card and getting ripped off $1000 CAD. Hopefully someone sees this and doesn’t make my mistake

[@stonemonkey1985]

great review, I have one of these myself now, at first I couldnt get all sides tight eihter but I realised it was because I was pulling the sides too tight before putting the center pole in. I now keep it as square as possible but dont pull my corner pegs out too tight until I have fitted the inner pole, then tension the 4 corners and I get a tight pitch on all 4 sides.

[@brookvalley907]

Your video was a big relief. I didn't know anything about this tent. I saw it on their website for half off and only one left, so I took a deep breathe and ordered one. After watching your video, I breathed a sigh of relief. I had wanted a hot tent for a long time, but hadn't pulled the trigger. Looks like I got lucky.

[@siddunn4033]

Was it any good

[@brookvalley907]

@@siddunn4033 I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't done any backpacking. I got their stove and I have their pole on order. It takes a long time to get stuff from them. It's been over a month and I still haven't gotten the pole. I checked with them and they said that I could cancel my order at any time, but I let it ride. I think that they are putting things on sale and selling them before they have the equipment. So, it may take a couple of months to get your order.

[@siddunn4033]

Well hell I got my tent in like a week and I just ordered the pole a little over a week ago if it’s gonna take that long then I’ll just get a refund and find a better tent pole lmao but I appreciate the reply man

[@brookvalley907]

@@siddunn4033 good idea. I went on REI to find a replacement pole, but they didn't have anything. I may look at some other places. If you find something, let me know, if you think of it. I just backed into my garage door. They said that they would have a replacement door July 22nd.

[@RestlessWonderer]

I have really enjoyed it now for 3 years… many people have started complaining about Luxe as a brand, but my experience has been good.

[@swollz1]

Thank you for the very honest and informative review. I just ordered one for a hunting trip to Colorado next month. Should go well with the Winnerwell titanium stove.

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks! I am heading out today for archery Elk myself :) Good luck out there and have fun.

[@swollz1]

@@RestlessWonderer The minipeak xl did not perform well for me at all in the snow. Got 12 to 14 inches in 24 hours a couple weeks back. The sagging of the tent was intense being tepee style even with beating the sides off of snow. What really got me is the moisture and condensation inside even being vented and running a propane heater. This tent isn't a 4 season tent in my opinion. The wood stove may have performed better but was under a stage 2 fire ban. My other complaint is that the tent is small, two people would be max without a stove. I will use this tent in moderate conditions from here on out, hope you did well on your elk hunt!

[@RestlessWonderer]

@@swollz1 If you were hunting rifle 2 down in Southern Colorado, then I think I know the storm you are referring to. I was with a buddy in unit 83(almost NM), and we got over 2 feet of snow... took us 3 days to dig out to a road. I have never used the tent in those conditions, and I appreciate the feedback/heads-up. Winter is here, and fire bans are finally down to a level where I can use the stove again. I have never had the condensation problems with this tent, however I have only used it when running a stove. Thanks again for the comment and stay safe out there.

[@RestlessWonderer]

@@swollz1 I just had a very similar experience with snow building up and lots of sag. Have you found something you like running better?

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Now if we had one of these I won’t mind camping all winter long in the snow! It looks pretty big inside. I like tents that I don’t have to lay on my bag to pull my pants up lol. Great review. I’ve never seen a tent like this

[@RestlessWonderer]

It makes winter an actual camping season, that I now look forward to :)

[@mpierce58alange59]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. What wood stove is this ?

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks! That is the liteoutdoors 12" stove

[@HikeCamp]

I always thought the only way I would do a winter camp would be with a hot tent... Just between the cost for tent and stove I just don't see one in my future.... Excellent review my friend..

[@RestlessWonderer]

It is the only way I am going back out in the cold from here on out... this tent with the lite outdoors stove is the cheapest option options I could find to get into a hot tent. I tried making my own stove a few times, but they never really worked.

[@Packsalot]

Cool tent for hot tenting. It also looks way bigger from the inside than it does the outside.

[@RestlessWonderer]

It actually has a lot of room inside, but the wall are very steep, so you lose "usability". I am actually looking forward to some snow :)

[@lautta]

This is a superb, thorough review. Thank you!

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thank you

[@Hobomountainwander]

I love the tent and I am really considering this tent. What is the name of the stove?

[@MrParkerwatkins]

Nice camera angle inside the tent! How are you able to get everything in shot? Do you use a special wide angle lens or something?

[@RestlessWonderer]

Just the wide angle on my I-phone. Not the selfie cam… the back one

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

Thats a really nice tent for winter camping , I like how it blends in to the environment, you have a lots of living room, thanks for sharing

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks for watching!

[@techguy9023]

I have the minipeak that I seam sealed. Testing it with an overnight storm and no one inside I still have drips on the internal nest connection points. I’m going to try the aerosol waterproofing next.

[@beckhykes7733]

Really good review brother! Looks like a good and dependable tent!

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks! It has worked well so far, and I am looking forward to winter so I can break it out again :)

[@hansschmid3937]

Hello, i have the same Problem with one corner of the tent..more or less...i think it is a problem of the rectangular shape of the tent. Especially on uneven ground i think. But it is a nice and simple tent...much more room if you use a tripod or a ridgeline. Greetings..Hans

[@r-e-s-o-n-a-n-t]

Hi planning to purchase this tent. Any issues with leaks? And don’t still recommend it?

[@Woodswalker1965]

Excellent job Sir👍

[@lt2246]

Great video. Factoring out the hot tent aspect - how does this Luxe tent compare to your River Country trekker 1 tent? Thanks

[@RestlessWonderer]

This tent weighs more with the inner lining that the Trekker Tent 1, and takes a lot more room in the pack. I use this tent for winter camping only, and then switch to smaller/lighter options when the weather warms up.

[@stevederjones7340]

I have been looking at the mega horn tipi . I just haven’t had the money . Then when I do have the money it’s sold out

[@jacksonmccoy7285]

Hey guys Luxe does not use ripstop material. My megahorn sidewall ripped on day four. Company did absolutely nothing, said I set it up wrong. Yes, they are cheaper but you will pay the price, in the shortrun. Look elsewhere for better material and better company.

[@AADmrstangerbanger]

Im about to pull the trigger on this bad boy for deer season. Been going strong still?

[@jeremi96221]

Don't, recently they have been scamming a lot of people (if buying from luxe hinking gear)

[@elijames932]

How long of a stovepipe do you run?

[@MyAdventureTube]

It's so Cool tent. It also looks way bigger from the inside than it does the outside. Thanks for sharing. 😀Big👍My Friend.

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks! I grew up in Manhattan (West Side), and like watching your videos to get that "feel" again. I spent a lot of time in Central Park during my teen years, and you hit a lot of familiar spots... Although I haven't seen any roller skating at the volleyball courts by Sheep Meadow yet... not sure if they still do that :)

[@RitterFitness]

Did you have to order the fire proof stove jacket additonal to the purchase or did it come with the tent?

[@outdooriowan]

Awesome looking tent man good video.

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks, dude.

[@DoubleKMustangs]

Great review! Their prices are amazing and way cheaper then other brands. Do you know if they are going out of business? They don’t offer as many products as they used too.

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thank you. It might be due to the end of season... this is the time to buy hot tent gear for sure if you can find it :)

[@dwhall20]

Do you think this tent would realistically be big enough for two guys and a stove? Thinking about using it for Backcountry hunting, but would need enough space for two guys.

[@RestlessWonderer]

If you are not using a liner, then you could get away with it, but it would be very tight. I am going to be getting a slightly larger one next time, and I really wish mine had snow flaps... breeze can whip under sometimes. Sorry for the delayed response, and good luck with it!

[@dwhall20]

@@RestlessWonderer thanks for the insight. I've worried about the wind as well. I've looked into the Octopeak that Luxe makes, but it costs significantly more.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Love this setup brother always a WHOLE DIFFERENT experience in a HOTT tent, nothing quite as enjoyable!! I just bought a the only two door tent Onetigris makes for a super light option, and cheap thats I think my 6th hottent tipi ughh lol Im a hot tent addict 😅 my most expensive is... well if you look up Nordic Tentipi you might poop 💩 yourself they are literally the BEST on the market and in the 3k and up tag🤯 worth every penny for a lifetime of fire's and adventure 😀 ⛺🔥

[@RestlessWonderer]

You are not kidding about those Nordic tents... just checked them out :0 Hope that Onetigris tent works well for you!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@RestlessWonderer thats my YT avatar my Nordic Zircon cp 5 with Winnerwell nomad stove a bombproof combo has a removable floor and awning options. Have you seen the open fires 🔥 😳

[@rouxmaximilien1697]

th s stove jack come with a pre-cut or you have to do it thk

[@thegreateststruthsnevertold]

*What’s the brand, make or model of the Barrel Wood stove..?*

[@RestlessWonderer]

Liteoutdoors

[@PlacesWeGoExploring]

Great review! 😊👍

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks! 😊

[@ridge633]

Can you have a chair, Helinox zero or a stool in this tent with a stove?

[@RestlessWonderer]

The total height is 5' 2" at the peak, so it would be close. I could see it if you are not using the inner winter liner, because that opens up a lot of room. My next trip will be with the pulk sled and I plan to bring a little chair to sit in next to the stove... we will see :)

[@Nick-qz1ii]

Really good video. Thanks

[@techguy9023]

How is the condensation? Does it drip inside?

[@RestlessWonderer]

I have not had any issues with condensation, but I run that lite outdoors wood stove all night and it keeps things toasty and dry.

[@techguy9023]

@@RestlessWonderer I spent a lot of time seam sealing with silicone. I then tried two and a half cans of spray waterproofing. Still getting drips inside on my ground tarp. Mine is the minipeak. I think it may be coming in the vent even closed. It’s better but still not good enough.

[@Tser]

It's over 90 degrees outside but I'm thinking I should buy winter camping supplies now. Have you tried this in any cold, rainy weather? Most of my winter camping is in cold rain or really wet snow. Ah, the Pacific Northwest.

[@RestlessWonderer]

I have used this in freezing rain and snow with no problem... I think you can pay them to do the seam sealing, but I just did it myself. The tent comes with the sealer and a brush for application.

[@AudiaciousLife]

Im looking at the site now and its 174 only including inner liner but 1 left

[@RestlessWonderer]

Nice! I am starting to see more people complain about Luxe with sucks, but I have really enjoyed mine

[@HikingBuddy]

Nice one!👍👍

[@RestlessWonderer]

Thanks! 👍

[@RestlessWonderer]

Really appreciate you watching the video. Please subscribe below as it helps the channel and lets us get more videos out :) Subscribe = kzbin.info Stay safe out there, Scott

[@kenbrake2828]

What stove is this?

[@RestlessWonderer]

I use the liteoutdoors 12”

[@chelsealambert69]

I ordered one of these tents after watching your video and they stole 700usd from me and never sent a tent. They told me repeatedly that the order was on its way and eventually agreed to send a refund but never actually sent it. Now they don’t respond to a single email. I know there’s nothing you can do about that but I hope no one else watches your video and gets ripped off like I did😭

[@mattwalker5129]

I like how you don't talk slow and ramble on like you're on your second blunt. I wonder if it's possible to make a circle of stones around a dug hole for a cooking/camp fire, then funnel it out through the hole above?

[@user-ds9eq8zx2n]

Terrible company to deal with