Incoming Storm Isha - Is The OEX Bobcat Ready?🌦️⛈️🌪️

Incoming Storm Isha - Is The OEX Bobcat Ready |?|
In this thrilling outdoor adventure, join me as I brave the elements in the OEX Bobcat one-man tent, testing its resilience against the impending Storm Isha. With forecasted storm force winds and heavy rain, we set out to assess the tent's performance in challenging conditions. Little did we know, Storm Isha arrived earlier than expected, adding an extra layer of intensity to our expedition.
Our journey began with a picturesque landscape adorned with snow and ice, creating a stunning backdrop for our camping experience. As the sun made a brief yet spectacular appearance, the distant fells showcased dramatic cloudscapes, adding to the already fantastic atmosphere.
The video also features a test of the MSR Access 1 in stronger winds before the main storm hit our location. Did theOEX Bobcat hold up? Find out in this video!
This micro adventure in the great outdoors provided us with a firsthand look at the tent's performance in very changeable weather conditions. Throughout it all, the landscape remained both challenging and awe-inspiring.
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[@Richie2163]

superb effort Ant, I do a lot of motorbike camping . I always used my trusty Vango 200 Arrow, then used a goose wingman of the road all in one swag (nice concept but not for me). you have without a doubt been the most informative and dare I say been the most passionate advocate for the Bobcat 1. I now use the Bobcat and tarp, best set up ever. I really appreciate the work you put into helping me find my ideal tent. happy new year, keep safe in the hills.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Richie mate, wow that's such a kind comment mate, really means a lot that. In fact I'm gonna pin this to the top, thanks pal. When I love something I really love it and I think how I have been with this tent shows just how much I trust and favour it over all I've tried. Nothing I've used as come close to this tent, from how safe I feel in it to the warmth it keeps in and circulating round throughout a night in it. I have yet to find any major faults, not one. I'm so happy you feel the same Richie and that it's now your go to tent for motorcycle backpack camping. I think it's fantastic pal. All the very best and a very happy new year to you too mate

[@Richie2163]

Thanks pal@@AntSurviveTheNight

[@joehusband8479]

Oh boy, that bargain OEX certainly is standing up the elements mate! Looks like it’ll stand up to anything, except setting fire to it 😂Nice to get out in a bit of snow. Sounded like a rough ol night though. Nice one Ant 👌❄️⛺️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Joe, yeah man, it never Ceases to impress me mate. Haha yeah I was lucky there, a tad higher and it would have a big bu4n hole right through. Yeah it was class up there Joe, well worth the noisy nights sleep haha! Cheers pal

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good stuff mate. Escaped at the right time. A relaxing camp and top memories. ATB 👌

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Chris, yeah top night, some exciting weather, what more could we ask for. Cheers for the company pal.

[@fran-kittyayers5329]

Just subscribed and I'm so glad I did, stay safe my friend 😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Fran! Very much appreciated. Thank you! I hope you enjoy the back catalogue, Ant 👍

[@ipaales7552]

Cracking camp anth and the bobcat did it again class mate all the best anth 😃🏕🏔

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Gary, thank you matey! Yeah man, she's a beast isn't she haha. Me and Chris was saying we'll head up to you mate for a camp when your free buddy

[@benny_mc]

Nice one Ant👍 The Bobcat survives again!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Cheers Benny! Yeah man, she's a beast!

[@neovo903]

I feel like the OEX Bobcat has the sort of vibe that the Vango Banshee has. Tough, bit heavy but cheap

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi mate, it's as strong as an Ox Neovo. Definitely not heavy, lighted tent I own bud, well worth a purchase 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Great stuff Ant, i could feel that chill brrrr... and the bobcat still fighting fit for another camp. Glad you got down before that storm fully hit . atb Dave

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Dave, yeah it was biting when we first got there. The weather came in and a thaw started but then come pack down it was bitter again! Yeah man that tent is really something else mate. Yes me too, it's been a nasty one more so your neck of the woods hasn't it?

[@rooksfoot1184]

That guy in the MSR was lucky he had the "Mighty Bobcat" Shielding him from the brunt of it........... ;) lol ATB

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha! Well, many a named tent has fallen to the mighty Bobcat, I'd certainly pick it if I was picking a squad haha. Thanks buddy!

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Great video Ant! Definitely feels like we’re up there with you sharing the moment. The bobcat is still holding on which is impressive. I must say that you and I share the same interest in food. Chris is still hooked on the Turmat but I am glad he got himself a proper breakfast!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Morning Anders, ahh cheers man, that's the feeling I want people to have, that they are with me. Yeah that tent is superb pal, love it. Haha I love my food, I couldn't eat that Dried food, it's nit for me mate. I get it's light and I should really think of my back haha but I love quality food. I gotta treat everyone who comes out with me to something nice, I couldn't have him having the breakfast bar he takes, no way! Big thanks buddy l, have a top week. You up to any adventures pal?

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Great one.The Tent really do a great job 😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you matey. Yeah she's doing a grand job isn't she. I hope your well pal 👍 and thanks for commenting

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

A beautiful effort and superbly edited Ant, and some good kit lads. All the best. Harry

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks very much Harry, yeah I just love making the videos as well as the editing process, I enjoy it as much as the camp but I've probably told you that before mate haha! Thanks pal.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Well that tent has had some tests and yet again it's did it's job nice one ant atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Jimmy mate, yeah it's such a good tent pal, my confidence grows each time I put it through its paces pal. Hope you are well buddy. 🙏

[@rialobran]

Not going to lie, you had a better Saturday night than I did. Wonderful views from up there, but probably best going when you did, can't imagine even the Bobcat surviving last night. I have grown to love my MSR, it's a hideous and very disagreeable colour to my eye, but it's a superb tent. If you can get hold of one mate do it.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Si, why what happened mate? Yeah stunning up there mate, you don't need mountains to enjoy fabulous views like this. Yeah it really started picking up and then it really started on pack down pal. Haha I don't mind the colours if honest, great if you need to be seen or found haha. They are cracking tents, I'd love one but sadly can't afford one.

[@rialobran]

Saturday? I went to a birthday party...half the people were fine, the other half were the cast from 'The Hills Have Eyes'...not a party person, would rather have been there, lol. @@AntSurviveTheNight

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@rialobran lmao! Your so funny mate 🤣

[@rialobran]

North Devon, never venture there, they eat their young I'm certain of it...@@AntSurviveTheNight

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@rialobran sounds like Bolton South 😄

[@Andyb2379]

I use a car window screen frost protector to sleep on. One with the silver on to reflect the body heat. Makes hell of difference.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah I've got one too mate, they do work!

[@nealbe]

Great video, thanks ant 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Neal for watching pal 👍

[@anniejones1839]

I wouldnt have slept a wink, mustve been a tad unnerving. Tent weathered the storm yeah. Always better being with a mate. Thoroughly enjoyable, thankyou

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

It's quite relaxing really. I woke a good few times with the tent shaking and flapping as a couple of the guy lines pulled out but it wasnt too bad. Yes, the Bobcat is an amazing shelter id definitely recommend. I have plenty of other videos im my back catalogue that features this awesome tent 😊. Yeah Chris is a top bloke and fun to spend time with. Thank you Annie for watching and your comment.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Ant Good old bobcat 👍👍 Cheers G

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Graham, thanks matey. Oh yeah she's a beast!!

[@davt8615]

Good stuff mate! Can't believe the bobcat is still going its took some fair wallops, shows its a propa unit! Sold out everywhere now have been ages!! ATB 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey matey! Thank you! Haha yeah she's a beast mate, I love it. Definitely my "Goto" winter tent. Oh right seriously! Wonder if I've had a hand in that, hope so

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight aye mate there a absolute limpet of a tent 👌 bought 2 when they were on offer and the expedition tarp, can't find that anywhere now. Can't go wrong with oex like 👍 av gota rakoon 2.1 there to try love the look of it. The missus bought me a terra nova southern cross 1 for crimbo 😁 reckon she's tryna get rid of me lad 🤣🤣. ATB bud keep up the cracking content 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@davt8615 oh mate you've got a few to play with there man, some quality equipment there. Yeah I want the expedition tarp but sounds like I'll be waiting 😆

[@tedwiley8215]

Fantastic 👍🍻

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Ted, top man 👍

[@tarmacdemon]

Bloody hell Ant your a braver man than I .........

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh mate it was great! Fab weather to be out if you have the right gear

[@PhilWaud]

That poor little tent is just defying your efforts to kill it! Thanks for another great video!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Phil, I know right... she's a beast! Takes everything you throw at her! Thank man, I appreciate you 🙏

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Beautiful local area. I've been really enjoying the Trough of Bowland with groups from work lately. Relatively quiet and absolutely stunning. I think you definitely picked the best location on that side of Parlick. Although I love a summit camp on Fairsnape I reckon the views are better from that campspot. Me n the Mrs are due a trip to that spot soon ( When it warms up a bit for her lol, even though her sleeping bags a beast 😂) . Nice one lads, atb Rick n Billydog

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Rickster, yeah it's a fab place to visit mate. Yeah definitely a place to bring the works kids, gets the up and at it. Yeah I would like to camp on Fairsnape, next time I reckon as it was a bit too windy for a summit camp haha! Wish mine would come out with me, I'd take her up there too mate. Does she carry it or you 😄. Thanks got having a watch buddy

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

@AntSurviveTheNight Aye she carries her fair share 🙂. I just carry a wee bit extra 🙂

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 yeah I knew she would pal. Yeah all the ingredients for tatter Hash 😄

[@andy5351]

That looked like a really cold adventure mate. Great vid and glad you made it back safe and not blown away in the night. 🫣 🤔👍 ATB P and X

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Phil, Yeah it was pretty nippy up on the tops matey haha! Yeah it got very loud when I woke at 2.30am, loved it though. One point it lifted under me, I felt it lol. Thanks guys!

[@BiznessWizard]

Ah! Good video! Always like when you and Chris get together for a camp. Glad you guys got out of there before the real storm arrived. You might think about doing a cooking in one's tent stove safety video. You were lucky that time. Take care, and looking forward to your next Winter camp.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh cheers Biz, yeah he's a top bloke, I'm lucky to have him as a pal. Yeah it was really starting to build mate so we got off the hill at the right time. Yeah not a bad idea that bud, as I always do, what you see is what you get with me even if it doesn't show me in a good light you guys should have the confidence that I leave everything in on my videos. Big thanks again man

[@Hengists_Wild_Camps]

Cracking video mate and a great watch.👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you buddy! Very kind and I'm chuffed you enjoyed it!

[@andrewstennett3186]

The Bobby does it again.. I was waiting for this vid to drop after watching Chris's earlier and seeing that the Bobby was in for another tough test on that plateau. I said to Chris i love those fells and i have camped pretty much the same spot as its only 30mins away from me. Suprised you didnt camp at the Pole further round. Lol.As for that back draught experience with the stove you were nearly very warm. 😂🔥. Its certainly given me some faith in the Bobby the amount of abuse you and leon have put them through so i thank you for that. Budget doesnt have to be rubbish. Did you using the original pegs or did you use those ground plastic anchors . I presume you were toasty all night. Thanks for sharing and keep doing what you are doing. All the best matey. Andy

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Andy. Yeah man shes a beast isnt she. Thanks for the support matey, always good to know people are excited to watch my content so thanks for that. Yeah, if I was heading out in bad weather this tent would definitely be my first pick, solid inside and out. Oh, your a lucky man to have that on your doorstep pal, it's a great area! Haha yeah it's a close one. I've been trying to get the inverted gas canister right for some time now, I'm going yo keep practicing but outside the tent lol. Thanks mate, I do take care of my kit but on the same hand I want it to look after me, that's why I'm punishing it the way I am. It's nit that I'm disrespecting my gear it's that I'm pushing it to breaking point so that everyone knows what the limit is for this awesome bit of kit. No mate, the pegs have corroded (I need to mention that in a vid) so I've swapped them out. Not a good choice I might add so I'll be swapping again. Oh yes mate nice and toasty, I had the bivi bag on just incase the Bob failed so I was boiling. Big thanks as always for your constructive comment Andy, I appreciate it pal.

[@andrewstennett3186]

Here we go Ant, almost the same spot but no snow and a teenage son with me. Forgive the amateur footage.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp_Ipq1-icmShdkfeature=shared

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@andrewstennett3186 top stuff Andrew 👌 great to get out there with the kids isn't it pal

[@marksadventures3889]

Bobcat test of tests that Ant. Those emergency blankets never go back. Just 5 minutes away as the crone flies. How will the MSR do?!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Mark, yeah the Bob is a beast, I just can not fault it! I'm not blowing smoke up my own ass but you'd be hard pressed to see any other tuber put this tent through its paces like I do with it. Yeah man, it had snow under me all night and that blanket kept me toasty. Yeah it did well mate, I loved that MSR, a fab colour too

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Wow just new to the channel and it was heart in mouth stuff from the start, I thought the tent was up in flames. I’ve a few tents at the moment but the bobcat is ticking the right boxes for a new one. Great video 👍.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Geoff, welcome matey, I appreciate you taking the time to watch pal. Ahh great, I'm chuffed you enjoyed it! Haha yeah I must admit, I felt the same way, thought I'd be sleeping in my bivi bag haha. Yes mate, definitely pick a Bobcat up if you can, you won't be disappointed 😉. Thanks once again buddy, Ant.

[@bernardscott1783]

You bloody eat well mate when camping 🥩👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

That's one of the many things I love about camping, the food. If you can carry it, take it matey. Big thanks Bernard

[@neovo903]

The MSR access looks good but the pole is really suspect to bending inverted under high wind

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Keep an eye out for it on Chris's channel mate, he'll definitely let you know if he comes across any issues with it.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Nice outing again…Have fun stay safe.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks very much Kenneth 👍 glad you enjoyed it bud

[@AndyWardle]

Good video mate. I’m selling all my tents and getting a catbob Food looked nice. Good company. Views. What’s not to like. Glad you both survived. Hopefully see you soon. 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Andy, cheers matey for coming having a watch! Haha! Once you try the cat there's no going back! Cheers mate, unfortunately I didn't cook this meal, it was left over take away haha. Yes mate, I believe the three amigos (us) are meeting up real soon, hope it's still cold pal eh!

[@craigpalmer347]

Great that Ant mate 🍻🍻👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Craig good to see ya! Cheers buddy 👍

[@Conny79]

Cracking vid that pal, pith I couldn't make it. A couple of weeks I'm yours 😂😂

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Leon mate, I know pal, you'd have loved it man, very atmospheric. Yeah man, we'll sort something out defo

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍⛺️⛺️👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Cheers Alan 🍻

[@TheACIDMan1981]

Skills bro

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@davidhudson7590]

Do get a decent mat 1st cos I bought few cheaper ones as was newbie oex was poop then trekolagy 140 didn't get try it stays up 2 hours max another one was klymit all rubbish got thermarest topo lux there thickest mat 4 inches on sale 100 or so I wasted more on crap 😂added karrimor karrimat jobs sorted allweathers plus comfy

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah I know what you mean David. I do have comfy mats but they just aren't thermal. I have the Alpkit Numo which is fantastic for my back but you feel the cold same with the one I use in this video. This unfortunately will have to do it I can afford a quality one. Cheers for watching pal

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Ant a great video as always. Nice to see you and Chris enjoying the great outdoors. Brilliant location. Have a great week see you on the next adventure 😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Evening Cath hope you both are ok. Thanks very much, yeah Chris is a top bloke and a great laugh, we had fun as always. Cheers for that and you guys have a top week too!

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Hi Ant, yes thanks we are both OK. Glad you had a great time with Chris. Hope you and your family are all good. ❤️👍😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@cathoutdoors523 good stuff Cath, yeah family are good thanks you. Very good of you to ask

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@AntSurviveTheNight pleased to hear they are all keeping well. ❤️