Lanshan 1 lightweight tent for wild camping and backpacking. High quality for under £100.

[@RegEdmunds]

I've owned a Lanshan One for three years and love it. I've never had a problem, and it's never leaked. Mine came with a ''T" inner and I have Tyvek as my groundsheet. Brilliant material. 'Long Suffering Hiker' on KZbin is worth a look, he has some good mod ideas. As regards tie out points, I went to B & Q and bought one length of 1cm of green plastic tubing from their garden department and cut 3 x 15" (about) lengths, they weigh next to nothing. When I camp, I peg in the two side, and the one rear cord, and then place each tube vertically, at the base of the tent edge, and with a little groove cut in the top the cord is secured on top of each tube. This pushes the cord upwards and pulls the outer skin well away from the inner mesh. It also also me to use three little horizontal clothes lines to dry underwear and socks, so very useful. I use star type aluminium pegs that can hurt my hands as I push them into the ground so I purchased (again from B & Q) a small plastic 'T' plumbers 'T' piece. One part of the T fits over the peg and the horizontal part of the T is what I use to push the pegs into the ground. So easy and painless, and I don't need to use the base of my shoes at all.

[@huntonthetrails]

Thanks for sharing this. I can see how this would work and I may try this on single night camps. However, on longer trips I like to keep my gear list as minimal as possible not only to keep things light but also so i don't loose things too !

[@timporter8886]

Love the Lanshan tents, and for the budget end of the market; they are arguably unbeatable. To be fair, all tents, without exception; when used in a temperate climate like the UK, will undoubtedly suffer to some degree with condensation. I love my Lanshan 1 pro (single skin version), it's a great little tent. It can be most definitely "flappy" in strong winds. It's not a tent for use on the summit, unless you're sure of good weather. But ultimately that's down to sil nylon products, and the limitations of that fabric. But it makes up for that in many other aspects, such as weight, and robustness. Great post buddy. Enjoyed your presentation, nice calm, friendly chat style delivery. You didn't bore us with hydrostatic head specs, or dimensions. Which seeing as the length of time this tent has been in production; anyone looking at one of these, or seriously interested will have already considered these factors. You concentrated on real life issues with regards this product, in a non-preachy way. So well done on that. If I may be so bold as to make one criticism, (with no malice intended) which I only make in recognition that I do exactly the same thing. When I speak in public, I say..erm..a lot. I recently watched a podcast on more confident public speaking, and the advice helped me; and you may find helpful. Basically, if you catch yourself (as an exercise, try to) about to say..erm..just pause! Say nothing, stop! Then continue with your next point..Then pause, and repeat the process! Give it a try buddy! As I said previously, liked this post, and on top of that, I agree with everything you said about this product, and the Lanshan 2. Gonna check out some more of your posts, on the strength of this one! Take care buddy 😊

[@huntonthetrails]

Thanks for the comments. Agree with you about the wind noise, but the tent is surprisingly robust in windy conditions. You may not sleep much but it won't fall down. As for condensation my force ten MTN 2 deals with it much better and because of the design it is easier to keep the inner dry. However it weighs 3.2 kg. No tents are perfect. As for the er errs ! I take your point. I have always just spoken from the heart so to speak and not scripted what I have said. I think on videos such as this I will try that next time. Thanks again

[@timporter8886]

@@huntonthetrails Totally agree with you, with regards the robustness of the Lanshan. I've had mine practically blown flat on the Old Man of Coniston. I was clinging on to the walking pole for dear life. And to be fair, that was my only concern; that the pole would fail. Tent took an absolute hammering, but survived. I've got three of the old A-frame force ten tents. Two with nylon flysheets, and one with a canvas flysheet. Great old tents, but like u say, heavy. I also have an Alpkit Soloist, which is a great for cycle camping, really light and great with condensation. Tad cramped if you're tall, but I'm a short arse, so fine for me. But my favourite, is a little heavier, but absolutely bomb proof, even for summit camping; the helm 1 compact. Great ventilation, so certainly takes care of the condensation. Definitely worth a look. Take care buddy! 😊

[@huntonthetrails]

Cheers Tim. I've had the Lanshan 2 in a storm. Didn't sleep much but it stayed up ! I've heard a few good things about the Helm 1, but it is double the weight and double the price ! Plus I never forgave Terra Nova after some issues with a Laser tent a number of years ago.

[@shabingly]

Ex-lanshan 1 (non-pro, 2021 version) owner here. A bit of tyvek for the vestibule floor will also help with evapotranspiration (and therefore condensation) no end. I 3mm shock corded the inner guy out-to-peg points to help with pitching it higher/lower depending on how windy it was. Really easy to drop or raise the hiking pole then. I'm 6’2” and it was *just* big enough for me to pack up inside in downpours. I was just on the limit for height for it I reckon, but if someone was 6' plus I'd say they be cautious. It's useful you can remove the inner with it still buttoned up, too: did that a few times in hammering rain in the morning. I left the rams hook-to-peg system for the door/peak pegging operation, cos I think it's intrinsic to the condensation control of the tent, and allows you to point the other 3 sides into the wind with it slammed to the ground and still get airflow under the vestibule fly. But horses for courses isn't it. I can see why people do it. I just prefer to select a less windy site, which is fine if you're happy to add distance to do this (but then I mostly site camp when backpacking anyway). Why did I get rid? Well, I got a liteway illusion solo because I a) fancied a tarp (or something tarp-adjacent), b) fancied trying sil-poly, c) I really liked how stable the shape is in wind and d) a mate wanted a tent for wildcamping, realised carrying a 3kg monster was a bad idea but only had fifty quid to spare.

[@huntonthetrails]

Like the tyvek idea so long as water from the outside doesn't get on it and run into the tent. I can see how the cord and inner guy out would work. I might try that with the Lanshan 2 as well. When the height gets adjusted it affects the inner. Don't like the ramshook. I also think extending the guy lines help with stability. As for single skin tents, I will stick with the double skin. I'm a bit phobic I think about condensation 😁. That inner at least gives a bit of a barrier ! Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.

[@gordy_get_out]

Nice first impressions video. I've had the Lanshan 2 for a few years now and love it, well exceeded my expectations. I hope this works as well for you as the 2 person has. ATB.

[@huntonthetrails]

Thanks. I'm confident it will be as good given the materials used.

[@RegEdmunds]

The outer tent absorbs water and can sag, but it's never caused me a problem. My routine just before I go to sleep is to walk around the tent and give each strap a tightening tweak, this works fine for me.

[@huntonthetrails]

Thanks Reg. I have since used the Lanshan 1 on a backpacking trip so after a number of nights feel like I have got to know it better. I have used my second trekking pole to pull out the back of the tent. So far, many more positives than negatives. Finding it to have plenty of space for me and my gear, very impressed with the groundsheet and all the other materials too. About to do another 10 days backpacking in it shortly and then will do a follow up review. 👍

[@MegaMastiffman]

Iv got the trip,winter and of course the regular inners for both my 1P and 2P and they work great, there not the best at anything but they are absolutely good at almost anything plus price vs performance there tuff to beat. You said it best when you said Brilliant because they are just that

[@huntonthetrails]

Thanks. It's great to know a fellow user thinks the same as me 😁

[@baldmountaineer]

I've used lanshan 1 for about 20 nights. Really stable and weatherproof. Yes it's snug but generally used in summer so most of the time you'll probably be able to knock about outside if the tent. I have to say this has been the best tent I own with regards to condensation. I have several other tents (like most 😂) all of which are significantly more expensive than the lanshan 1 but I've never really had an issue with condensation. It's just a cracking little tent. I'm intending to use mine in the Hadrian's wall footpath in June. Thanks for this and other videos. Cracking previews pal. Cheers.

[@huntonthetrails]

Thanks for commenting. I think The Lanshan 1 is going to be great for backpacking in the summer but not in winter. I did a recent video on a trip to Black Hill and gave my thoughts on it then. But certainly, 3 season its going to get some use ! Cheers

[@ivanapetriclasnik]

Somebody should start doing copies of outer skin of lanshans in dyneema... Pretty sure they would fly out... I love my lanshans (have 2) but I hate how it absorbs water. It is all good if you have rain here and there but when you are hiking for a week in rain it is not that great, it becomes to heavy!

[@huntonthetrails]

Agreed. But its why I like the fact you can separate the inner and outer and at least it does dry out really quickly.

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

These are way better in strong winds vs the 2 a much better shape to shed wind, plenty of room for one with kit in vestibule I have the nightcat version as is lighter, fully taped seemed and higher hydro. I have both the 3 season and 4 season inners and use all year round never let me down even in the really nasty weather been in winds over 50mph no problems at all 👍❤️

[@huntonthetrails]

Fantastic. Thanks for commenting. Great to know that your experience has been positive. Im also impressed by how durable the 2 has been. Great value.

[@gerardwhittle8941]

Why not add poles/sticks to guy out lines to add lift and internal space as well as gap between inner and outer? (Flysheet pullouts work best at 90 degrees to maximise volume and the additional pole/stick does not effect the overall strength of the pitch.) Also, what is the sleeping arrangement? Leaving a door open - maybe with a rucksac 'barrier' - ensure great airflow, as long as the bag, etc., is suitable1 From my experience, a slightly heavier tent - with good ventilation - works well. Having said that, Lanshan 1 with pullouts to guylines should be a 3.5 season tent!

[@huntonthetrails]

Hi. I will do that when I take it out. When I backpack with my wife, I use her poles to pull out the guylines on the Lanshan 2. As regards to ventilation you are correct. I had a Force Ten Xenon, much better for coping with condensation, but it was heavier, less versatile and not as durable. Most of the time the Lanshan 2 was fine and even with bad condensation, being able to take the inner down separately meant i could keep it dry. In winter though it becomes much more difficult as once wet or damp you cannot easily get things dry. Its where freestanding tents by design I believe are better.

[@FMxEagle]

personally the only thing I didn't like about it was the placement of the hiking pole in the tent, especially when sleeping. for me it felt when I slept on my side the pole restricted my movement somewhat. but other than that the tent is really great, especially for the price it's sold at! I've later purchased the xmid1p, which I really like.

[@huntonthetrails]

Hi. Never had the pole problem with the Lanshan 2. My wife doesn't like the fact the inner only zips one way, but for me, these tents are great and such good value.

[@cragratoutdoors]

Great review on both this and the 2. What trekkkng poles do you use? I am going to buy a lanshan so I’ll need poles too!

[@huntonthetrails]

Hi, glad the reviews were useful. I got Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles and they have been fabulous. Still going strong after a lot of trips. It is probably worthwhile investing in good quality ones if you can. I think they were about £80. I have bought cheaper ones in the past and they just haven't lasted.

[@PhilWaud]

Im thinking of a Lanshan for next year. I was going to go for a 2pro, but this video has made me think! Do you think there would be room for me and my greyhound in the Lanshan 1? Thanks for another great video!

[@huntonthetrails]

Hi Phil. I'd get the Lanshan 2 if you and the greyhound want a bit more space. The 1 would be a bit cramped. The 2 is still only just over 1kg in weight and as I said its space to weight ratio is great ( especially for the price ). In the UK, for me, double skin tests win out over single skin. Too much humidity and damp, unless you only intend to use it using dry warm spells !

[@PhilWaud]

@@huntonthetrails thanks. I'm with you on the double skin, as well as the moisture, the inner skin keeps the bugs out!

[@huntonthetrails]

And I love the fact that even if there are midges , you can tie the doors right back and enjoy the evening sunshine, when we get it.