Is this the fastest 3 person tent?

Welcome to my review of the Quechua 2 second 3 person blackout tent.
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This video is all about my first attempt using the tent, my experiences and how good it really is. I took it to my favourite spot in southern Snowdonia (Wales UK) and luckily, the weather was extremely kind to me.
I wanted a compact, quick to erect, hassle free, high quality tent for my long weekend mountain biking trips, and this was my top choice.
I have purchased it myself and all of my comments and thoughts are from my own personal experience. This video is purely to help you decide if this tent is the one for you too. I'm not sponsored or paid in any way.
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Skip straight to your favourite moment:
👉 00:00 Assembly in real time
👉 04:02 Quick look
👉 04:30 Inside size
👉 05:46 Quechua inflatable camp bed
👉 06:05 Mini air pump (Affiliate link below)
👉 09:18 Quechua inflatable mattress
👉 11:20 Quechua low folding table
👉 11:44 Quechua compact folding camp chair
👉 13:10 How does it all fit inside?
👉 14:55 Good morning
👉 15:32 Coffee time
👉 17:30 Packing away in real time
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[@JJsMTB]

This is a great video, Phil. 👍🏼 The tent and kit looked really good, and I liked the space under the air bed for storage. 👍🏼 May I ask in your next video if we could see the rest of your camping kit inside the tent and why you chose it, as this would be really interesting and helpful? Also, I especially loved the coffee machine. 👍🏼 Thanks in advance, Phil. 🙌🏼

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Absolutely 👍. I’ll add all my other essentials that make my camping trip work smoothly for me. Great idea, thanks 🙏🏻. Cheers for watching 🤜🤛

[@luc1ferblack]

nice review. I have the 2 man version. The great things about this tent is the speed and the little storage spaces between the tent and the door ideal for muddy boots. I use it for solo rally camping on a motorbike due to the speed it puts up so its great if its raining and you need to setup.I love how oversized the bag opens making packing it a breeze. The main reason i got it is drying out. With the 2p i can pop it up in my living room or at work or anywhere no staking out. I also dont bother with the guidelines unless its super windy. If camping as a couple i think the only real option is a 4.1 arpenaz with walk around height trying to get changed sitting down with 2 people in the tent is a faff. I could get the 3p for me but the space is just not needed neither is the extra weight or £100 more. A single raised bed with a whole bed space next to you for gear is plenty. for one get the 2p for 2 get the 4.1 similar pack size and weight but huge amount of room with good blackout. I love these tents dont get stuffy hot and with 2 doors you can get nice airflow. The extra porch adds space you just dont need even for 2 people. If you pull it up again and the brace is the wrong way stop and start again i would lock it in and fold the brace as you did. People saying its too dark are a bit special its a blackout tent of course its dark. get a non blackout then cook in the sun at 6am

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. Enjoy your camping adventures 👍

[@Roman-nu1om]

This tent is a real gem on the market, it's even faster to set up than a pop up tent because you don't need any pegs and the darkness makes me sleep better than in a conventional tent. Unfortunately it's way too heavy for hiking and when you stay longer in a place I'd rather prefer a taller tent where I can also live inside. The optional awning (rather hidden on the Decathlon website) gives you some living space to sit if it rains.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I also found it to be a little weighty but for me, I’m only camping with my car not backpacking so it’s no issue for me. The extra space, however, is an issue. For living/cooking etc the awning is an absolute must and definitely an important addition that I’ll be getting. Thanks again and happy camping ⛺️😁✊

[@littlemisskate4254]

Thank you for a great video. I’ve got one question to ask you and that is can you put up an awning so you are able to sit outside and not get wet?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Yes, Decathlon sell two great options , both of which I’m looking at: 1. QUECHUA Camping Awning - 2 Seconds Easy - Fresh £64.99 2. QUECHUA Multifunction Tarp Camping Shelter - Fresh Xl £69.99.

[@jansirkia3809]

Glamping at its finest! Great presentation of some very interesting gear. Thanks! ❤

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words, it means a lot 🤜🤛

[@jandeman139]

Was looking for a vid like this! I've been having trouble finding a tent that's easy to set up and fits me (6'4). Seems like I could have a spacious experience when laying diagonally in this. Thanks again.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

I reckon you’ll fit a treat and have space for gear👌. Happy camping and thanks for watching 🤜🤛

[@RahulKumar-vh4xr]

Definitely suggest staking the corners first. Makes setup a lot easier

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thank you, great advice 👍. It was my first experience with this tent so I’ll take your advice on the next trip 🤜🤛

[@dannydetonator]

My method for just about any tent is alike, in more detail: 1)flatten the undergrowth/level surface; 2)Stretch the base on the flat and lightly attach the pins on main corners; 3)Elevare the tent, centre and tension all junktions, finishin with repositioning and hammering in the floor pins to make dead flat and firm base and walls;4)Open and arrange the sleeping gear, leave tent on 'partial ventilation with mesh closed'; 5)Remember to look for direction of sunrise and reposition the whole thing again with entrance to tgat direction;))

[@UPHILLPHILL]

@dannydetonator love ya method, great advice indeed 👍

[@District.24]

Excellent job. Wonderful video.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Happy camping 🏕️🤜🤛

[@Stoney3K]

I wish Flextail would make a version of their pump that has two settings, high volume and low pressure, along with high pressure and low volume, so you could use it to inflate the air beds and tents. The big pump is such a bulky unit to carry around and it's the only pump that can inflate it to such a pressure.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

This is a great idea, maybe worth contacting them and making a suggestion 👌

[@luc1ferblack]

I was thinking about this one for 2 people camping but there is a issue. when solo with the 2P you can sit on the floor and get changed then get in the bed. with the 3P the only viable option is 2 have beds apart with the 2ft space in the middle this means every time you enter you have to climb onto your bed to get your stuff from the middle and makes getting changed complicated. if you go with a double bed to one side someone has to climb over the other person each time. For one person save the £110 and extra 4kg and get the 2p version. for 2 people get the £200 fresh and black 4.1 apenaz its 5 minutes to set up and is a walk in tent. The only issue is drying it out as its 14ft long. for solo a 3p is overkill.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

It all comes down to what works best for the people using it really. For me it’s great and works well but needs more space for cooking, so I’ll be purchasing the add on front tarp attachment.

[@amandavanesch645]

Great review, thanks! Do you think 2 Camp bed airs would fit in this tent?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thanks so much 👍🙏🏻. Yes, you’ll definitely have room for x2 camp beds and you’ll have room to spare too👍.

[@lee.valley]

i had the 2 man version, great tent, but was just to small, the 3 man is a game changer though. 👍

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Absolutely 👍. I also looked at the x2 person version but I do love a little extra space for some comfort + great when it’s raining too. Thanks for watching 🤜🤛

[@lee.valley]

@@UPHILLPHILL how much was it?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

It was £230 and tbh very well worth it, I couldn’t recommend it enough. I looked at lots of similar sized tent’s that were cheaper but was put off by the fiddly setting up and I didn’t need it to be super compact or super lightweight.

[@lee.valley]

it's what suits you best that matters, the simplicity and convenience sells this tent, really top quality too, I'm yet to buy anything from decathlon that isn't good quality. 😁

[@UPHILLPHILL]

I’m in full agreement with you ✊.

[@mauriciohzamora4105]

Thx for the video, mate. Does the tent have 1 or 2 doors?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thanks for watching 👍. The tent has x2 doors, one on either side 👌.

[@curleex3838]

Always tuck the ground sheet under the fly or you will be soaked if it rains, lol. Nice tent tho

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Cheers, sound advice and I kinda realised my mistake, thankfully it was dry! Thanks for watching 🤜🤛

[@canovel]

Great Video, even if your cookie dunking duration was a little cavalier. I cant find this 3 person tent online on the decathlon website, only the 2 person version. Has this been discontinued?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thanks so much for your comment, love the cookie bit 🤣. Looking at the website, it looks like it has been withdrawn, unless it’s been updated/replaced which happened with my larger Quechua inflatable family tent when they changed the colour. Keep an eye open or possibly contact them for more information. Cheers for watching and may your days be filled with successful cookie dunking 🍵🍪⛺️

[@japan-black]

That tent looks great for quick overnight camps. What size groundsheet are you using/would you recommend with it?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

+Simone it is the perfect quick pitch tent for sure. The ground sheet is an old one that I had and is very slightly too big, if it rains, it would collect the water that sheds off the tent, so it’ll trimmed down for my next trip to very slightly wider than the base of the tent which is 205x210cm. I’ve always used a ground sheet as it saves so much hassle when packing away. The tent base stays clean and relatively dry and the ground sheet takes it all. It’s then chucked in a bag and cleaned at home😉. Thanks so much for watching and enjoy your camping trips with your new tent when you get it😁✊

[@japan-black]

Tent unfortunately arrived damaged so had to return it. We’ve now gone with a Heimplanet cave xl. It was such a pity as the tent was the perfect size for us (we had ordered the awning add on too).

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Ohhh no, such a shame😞. However, you now have an amazing tent ⛺️. Happy camping 😎👍. Thanks for watching my video🙏🏻

[@merseypicsvids]

Hi there i was lookign at purchasing this tent, but a lot of the reviews on Decathlon's own site mentioned about the poles snapping after just a few goes. How are you getting on with it long term?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Hi 👋. I’ve seen them too and tbh I’m a bit puzzled as mine is still going great. I’ve found that it does need to be treated with care when rigging it up as the umbrella style mechanism can flip inside out so maybe this is where others are going wrong. Still loving mine though, it’s perfect for me and my bike trips 👌. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Roman-nu1om]

that's because people pull on the rope like crazy without raising the tent first (if you watch the installation video on the Decathlon website you'll understand what I mean). Decathlon has since added warning pictures directly to the rope handles that should prevent customers from accidentially destroying their tent however some people are just too stupid either way

[@morkovetz]

nice equipment

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Yes it really is, thanks for watching 👍

[@gnbhero]

Nice😊

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I really appreciate you watching 👍.

[@PricklyPickle777]

Sadly I can onlt find the 2p easy up. No 3p here :( Have ordered 2p and the matching awning.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

A great combination and my original choice as the 2p was unavailable when I bought my 3p. I’m also planning to get the awning to increase the space for cooking when it’s raining. Enjoy and thanks for watching 👍.

[@boeing_aviation433]

Hey phil, just wondering can you share the link to that blueprint you put under the tent?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Hi, the groundsheet I used was actually an old spare as my new one hadn’t arrived in time for this video but I now use a 2mx2m lighter heavy duty version. Here’s my associate link to my new one: amzn.to/49m9AUN

[@boeing_aviation433]

@@UPHILLPHILL thanks ☺️

[@boeing_aviation433]

2nd comment I've uploaded. I've returned it twice now because the black poles keep coming out. Bought the air tent 4.1 for £300 since it was on discount. Can you tell me if I'm just the moron building it wrong or i keep buying defective ones?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Honestly not sure? I’d recommend contacting the manufacturer for guidance tbh. I’ve had no issues and I only uploaded my video to share my experience as a mountain biker who loves a bit of comfort camping and this tent works perfectly for me. I hope you have better success with your air tent. Best wishes 🤜🤛

[@verbeeckjorno2683]

Nice video! From where is your coffeemachine? Special for low wattage on campings?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻. The coffee machine is only my trusty old Bosch Tassimo. It has lots of pod choices and is a great/compact/cheap machine. I’ll put my Amazon associate link in the video description for the latest version. Thanks for watching 👍

[@chrismckenna5256]

@@UPHILLPHILLhow were you powering this coffee machine?

[@UPHILLPHILL]

The camping site has electric hookup points 👌.

[@mrmods7912]

Ground sheet needs to be smaller...if it rains, it will collect water under the tent!

[@UPHILLPHILL]

+MrMods79 top advice, thank you 🙏🏻. Luckily, I had great weather but I’ll be trimming it down for the next trip👍. Thanks for watching ✊

[@mrmods7912]

@@UPHILLPHILL cut it slightly smaller than the base of your tent! Happy camping!

[@MrEvilWasp]

Shame it's got a dark inner. I had a similar black interior on a tent and found it really depressing after a while so gave it away.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

I can understand why it would make you feel that way but for me it’s simply a place to sleep that is very effective because of its darkness. I tend to be up and away once the sun is up! Thanks for watching 👍.

[@MrEvilWasp]

@@UPHILLPHILL I use mine for festivals as well which means a lot of time is spent sat in them when it often rains. So basically sat in a dark hole all morning until the music starts in't fun lol.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

@MrEvilWasp Ohhh, I see your point now, fully understandable. There’s an extension awning that can increase the tent size and available light: QUECHUA Camping Awning - 2 Seconds Easy - Fresh £64.99

[@Roman-nu1om]

@@MrEvilWasp low tents like this are essentially for sleeping, not for living inside. Buy a taller tent that has a dedicated living area for staying inside the tent during the day.

[@eugene9000pro]

It weights too much, sadly

[@UPHILLPHILL]

It’s definitely not a tent for those looking to go for lightweight camping!

[@mrpants6337]

Setup in the back yard for the third time since buying new beginning summer 2023. Rained and after 5 mins we got wet. Absolutely useless. I have the smaller version too and don't have high hopes for that either. Will be returning and choosing something else, it is way too over engineered and complicated for it's own good.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

That’s a great shame, sorry to hear that. Mine (so far) has been great in the rain but I’m planning to buy an extra tarp for more protection and extra covered area for cooking 😋.

[@Roman-nu1om]

This tent is known to be 100% waterproof or else bad reviews would be all over the place. Your tent may have a damaged area where water leaks inside. Instead of finding the damage and fixing it you assume that all Decathlon tents are like this, weird.

[@bera001]

Se tu dormi non é colpa della tenda

[@UPHILLPHILL]

hai ragione ma il mio sonno è migliorato grazie al fatto che è un ambiente buio e non sono svegliato quando sorge il sole. campeggio felice👍

[@albertjones3476]

Nope slumit cub much quicker

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Firstly, thanks for watching and secondly, thanks for introducing me to the Slumit range, very nice 👍