LANSHAN 2 MODS, HACKS & TIPS | Easy, cheap modifications and seam sealing

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Let me know if you’ve done any mods or tweaks to your Lanshan 2 below! 👇

[@joshalmeida1821]

You're not stealing ideas, you're implementing improvements ;)

[@newforestgump8926]

Good vid Daley. I've the same spec L2. I only seam sealed the 2 x guy out points at either end as everything else was taped. Nothing leaking! Going to put internal ridge line for hanging stuff and will deffo change the doors set up to be like your mods, it looks so much more practical. Hope that seam seal didn't turn out like a 'blue rinse' as the brush looked a little funky before you dipped in the sealer.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yeah I thought it was all taped but have seen loads of posts about sealing them. Won’t do any harm I guess. The brush had lovely coloured bristles (rather than being clogged up with stuff) so it turned out fine 😁Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@paultownley5825]

Got the bunny ears and pegs. Just waiting for our mate Ali to deliver some thicker guy line cord and a hammock tidy for the tent roof and then I'll be modding my rakoon. Have also got my eye on a cloud peak 2 but I've not used my rakoon enough apparently 🤗

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yeah the cloud peak 2 looks good! I like the cloud up 2 as well (got that one) 👍

[@kevinharding1181]

Got the bunny ears ready, seam sealer and other tightening rings I took off my old MSR (I'll use for the inner). Ditto swapped the old MSR bag for the 3FUL bag because it's a hassle scrunching the tent back in again. 6 mini-clips & bungee cord for the tent midpoint lower edges to stop them flapping about (you could stitch loops on instead) as I've seen mentioned in a few vlogs. Also paracord (to hang stow bags or a tent torch on) for the ridgeline as per Rambling On ... oh and you can use those smaller pegs & some bungee cord for staking out the (additional) groundsheet !

[@davidcressey]

Thats hilarious - the blue dye came off!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

What blue dye? 🤔

[@rorysmith7211]

Cheers for the tips Ben, have you seen Long Suffering Hiker's Lanshan mod videos? If not I think you would get a kick out of some of his ideas!

[@MikeB_UK]

Hi. The pro version tents are silicon fabric and require a silicone based waterproofer for the seams. According to UltralightOutdoorGear, Stormsure do not make a product for "silicone infused fabrics". Hope this helps someone.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Mike! 👍

[@leekayne]

Thanks Mike .... I didn’t know that .... it probably explains why my storm seal hasn’t worried properly on my Lanshan 2 pro and has dried looking like it has white string ends hanging off then seals 😂😂

[@Flexaret]

I don't have a Lanshan but on the subject of seam sealer I always make my own by mixing regular clear silicone sealer and white spirit at a ratio of 3-4 :1 sealer/spirit, always worked for me. One thing I found kinda funny was that you swapped out the lineloks for metal guyline tensioners, not that I think you're wrong but it wasn't long ago everyone was swapping out metal runners for lineloks. If you're looking for super strong, super thin guyline try Marlow Excel Pro, it's racing dinghy control line 2mm or 3mm dia, (30 metres of 2mm or 17 metres of 3mm for around £10)

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks mate I’ll take a look 👍I was copying Daley Boy Outdoors with the tensioner swap out 😁

[@Corcioch]

Nice video, nice choice of music too. The quieter music suits the tone of your videos and how you present them, much more imo. A relaxed more quiet tone which is very pleasant to watch. Tent looks fab, its not one I know much about but I must look at them more closely. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Hey 👋 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I’ve been experimenting with different music (and no music) to see what works. I really appreciate the feedback - thanks for watching! Ben

[@Corcioch]

@@DaleyOutdoors I actually thought that no music would suit your style even better, just sounds of the Forrest, Nature etc......but that's just me. They are your creations. Thanks for sharing them. 👍

[@lazesobie]

Helpful hints, I will try them out. Thanks for the video.

[@jmcnallyua]

I'm planning on buying one of those tents just like that thanks for making this video keep up the awesome videos I will definitely be doing the same mods

[@jensonly]

This was very informative and relaxing, love it

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks! 😊👍

[@HikingWithMartin]

that was a good clear video thanks. Only thing id worry about there is where you put the guy line at the top is that meant to take a guy line, if not then it might not be that strong?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Martin! It's there to put a ridge line through if you want to pitch the tent between two trees (instead of using trekking poles) so it should be strong enough 👍

[@jaimesoncortez]

Got any tips for setting up the inner mesh tent on its own for stargazing/ fair weather? Having a hard time finding resources or vids about that specifically

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I’ve never tried it. Not sure if you can tbh 🤷‍♂️

[@jaimesoncortez]

@@DaleyOutdoors 3FUL and Amazon have photos in the product listings of inner tents set up on their own. Looks possible! I’ll let ya know

[@Nikells]

Love this channel and the music in this video is so nice and relaxing. It's "Cody Francis - Wandering Nomad" if anyone else is wondering.

[@davemcw.2803]

I want this tent, I’ll definitely do the mods you did, being able to tension across the ridge-line makes sense. All i need to do now is convince the wife that it’s acceptable to spend my own money on one when I already have a Phoxx 1 EV and a Berghaus Peak 3.1 for backpacking 😊.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Of course it’s acceptable. You need different tents for different situations surely? 😁

[@tequeena]

Ayup Stevie 🕶😊 Mmmm lamb shank 🤤 I like Ruby's bed and that you have a bird table 👍Big up Mrs Dale for giving up a make up brush 🙌

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Hey 👋 Thanks for watching! I had to replace e the brush 🙄😁

[@tequeena]

@@DaleyOutdoors I take that back then 😂

[@Ashysand]

I wish I went for that tent. I went for the naturehike cloud up 2. Great tent but I’m always using sticks. Cold have saved weight

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I’ve got both but haven’t been able to try either for ‘real’ yet 😬

[@Ashysand]

@@DaleyOutdoors me neither I’ve got my hammock and cloud I’ve used my hammock setup but not my tent. Let me know what you think when you’re tried them.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Will do 👍

[@christopherhaak9824]

I think you really only need the larger stakes for the main tension lines to the poles. The other stakes don't have much force on them.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Hey Christopher, thanks for watching! I’m sure you’re right but I had the pegs as a set so just swapped them all out. I’m not sure the thin ones would hold up in the wind when out ‘for real’ but hopefully I’ll be able to get out and test it soon 😬Stay safe, Ben

[@garycasey7986]

Any thoughts on the bathtub mod that Justin Whiting did on his channel? I have a Lanshan 2 Pro and I can't decide if it's needed or not. 🤷‍♂️

[@DaleyOutdoors]

It seems logical. I don't have the pro version so don't think it's an issue on mine. I'd try the tent out a few times and see if you get the issue or not. Thanks for watching, Ben

[@gctelectrical5555]

Did you seam seal as a precautionary measure? Because you only have to seam seal the pro don’t you?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

A just the pro, and the side guy out points in the ‘non pro’ 👍

[@gordonwu87]

the new guy lines that you've used and the bungee cords etc, what kind of knott do you use? fishermans hook knott or?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

No idea mate, knots ain’t my thing so no idea what they’re called 🤦‍♂️

[@gordonwu87]

@@DaleyOutdoors haha thanks for the quick reply, I'm clueless as well, I guess as long as it's strong and doesn't come loose works 😀

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@gordonwu87 exactly 😆

[@badfairy9554]

I got a Geertop ul tent. Not used it yet. I do hope it is good.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Hope so! 🤞

[@badfairy9554]

@@DaleyOutdoors Only thing is. It is ORANGE!

[@terrypatterson1481]

Personally Ben, I need a big tent. I like to stretch out - I had a bad experience in a one man tent - it was like sleeping in a coffin. I have the Eurohike Shadow 350 now. Cost £80.00 haven't been out in it yet.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Seems quite heavy for backpacking or wild camping? The Lanshan is worth a look - loads of space in it and opening both doors makes it feel really open and even more spacious 👍

[@terrypatterson1481]

@@DaleyOutdoors I'm a big lad and weight 18stone would the Lanshan be suitable Ben?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@terrypatterson1481 Yes probably - how tall are you? It's 210 x 110 cm inside with space in the two porches for storing gear if needed.

[@terrypatterson1481]

@@DaleyOutdoors I'm 5ft 9inch tall broad shouldered.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@terrypatterson1481 You'll be fine then. I'm 5'11 and there's loads of room.

[@d.2110]

there are seams on the inner tent you also still need to seal, on the bottom and one above that. Another youtuber (Homemade Wonderlust's Dixie) forgot that one and it leaked there because her tent didn't have perfect tension (and that can just happen on the trail).

[@jeans2679]

I believe hers was the Lanshan 2 pro the single walled variant (confusing). Its a different material as well. Its sold unsealed from factory, you'll have to do it yourself.

[@d.2110]

@@jeans2679 true, it was the pro. The normal double walled ones are sealed. I eventually got the lanshan 2, brown, 2 person, with 3 season inner tent. It was good in Sweden with rough wind and lots of rain. I used big rocks on top of the pegs, that's good enough. The seems were perfect. You just have to make sure the tent is put up well, not saggy. Bacause when the inner tent touches the outer tent, of course, some drips can happen. I made my own ground sheet very easily and cheap btw. An advantage about this tent is that you can put it up and break down in the rain without it getting wet on the inside. Among many other things. I wish it was possible to put it lower to the ground more easily though. I tried, but the pitch became a bit difficult or weird, but it can be done, just by making your trekking poles shorter (110cm). Then less wind (it was freezing on my trip) will reach the inside.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Great little mods We have a 2 same tents I have cloud peak 2 And helm 1 compact . Keep thinking of getting either lanshan 2 or the new lanshan plus it’s the 1 man but slightly bigger and is double skinned unlike the pro which I wouldn’t want . Have you looked at those ? Atb Graham

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I’m hoping to get/review a Lanshan 1 in a few weeks 👍

[@grahamscothern4319]

@@DaleyOutdoors Brilliant do you fancy one of those ? Atb Graham

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@grahamscothern4319 just want to try one out really. I’m leaning towards smaller one man tents recently.

[@grahamscothern4319]

@@DaleyOutdoors Yep that’s the same for me Clouds peak 2 great for size Then lanshan plus for summer Then helm 1 compact Autumn winter spring That’s kind of what I’m thinking 😄

[@outdooradventure4590]

Ace mods mate, I will be doing the same very soon, I’ve swopped out the pegs for longer titanium ones, also swopped out the guy tensioners for some round alloy ones, not to sure if I will do the door mod yet, but deffo will unhook in bad weather, where did you get the hoops for the top guy points mate? 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

They’re just from eBay - link is in the description 👍

[@timgay3485]

Really helpful vid. Part of the reason I ordered the Lanshan 2 rather than the pro version was that I understood it doesn't need seam sealing. Is that not the case? And what size stuff sack did you get for it?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

You only need to seal the guy out points on the side. I didn’t realise at the time 😆

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I think it’s an 8l dry bag. Go 8-10l as the roll up anyway.

[@timgay3485]

Many thanks. That's really helpful.

[@MG-bs5mr]

​@@DaleyOutdoorsI've ordered a standard Lanshan 2 and will probably use those tips for mine. Given you've now had the tent a while would you recommend seam sealing all the stitching as you did or just going with those side guy out tabs?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@MG-bs5mr only the side pulls need sealing 👍

[@terrypatterson1481]

Can we have a demo on how to do a seal on a tent.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I’m not sure what you mean Terry? The video shows the seam sealing process?

[@MegaMastiffman]

Good dog ya got there

[@Bowlin01]

"...dog ear things.." That's a new one for me 😂 always known then as ' loop aliens' , whatever you call them they are great, been using them on my hammock and tarp for years, be interested to know why you replaced the original plastic tensioners though?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

To be honest I was just copying the mods that Daley Boy did in his video (link in the description). Also, they look cool 😁Thanks for watching mate 👍Ben

[@leifandersson8754]

Since you currently can get this tent quite cheap at Aliexpress I am thinking about getting one. But can’t decide if I should go for the khaki brown or the green colour. Did you consider the green one?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I did look at the green but the khaki blends in much better on the Peak District moors and in woodland. Depends wheee you’re likely to camp I’d say 👍

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

nice mods. . thank for the great video.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

No problem! Thanks for watching 😊👍

[@nasanction]

Why did you switch from the Lanshan 1 to the Lanshan 2?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I didn't. This is an older video.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

I love tent

[@praktika1082]

I thought the double wall lanshans don't need seam sealing?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

They don’t. I didn’t know at the time 😆

[@chrisf5475]

I’ve seen a comment from somebody who sells these who says the doors being pegged to the ground can cause failure and voids the warranty. I personally don’t see how that would happen (perhaps because it’s being pulled at a different angle)… anybody have any thoughts on that?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I agree I don’t see how that would happen. Especially if you lengthen the loops to make it the same angle. My first thought was ‘what warranty?’ 😆

[@praktika1082]

The two guy ropes at either end of the tent need to be tied to something that LIFTS UP the fly away from the inner. When I go with my partner, I use her poles to guide the guy ropes up before pegging down to the ground.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

They can be. I didn’t need to lift them with just me in there 👍

[@dany1398ify]

Did the sealant dried clear?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Mostly yes, but where I put it on too thick it went a pale white colour. Probably my error though.

[@dany1398ify]

So you recommend a thin layer?

[@dany1398ify]

And also I wanted to ask if you got to test it in the rain after applying the sealant

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@dany1398ify Yes, it's fine. You only need to seal the 'pro' version of the tent. For the regular one you just seal the guy points.

[@dany1398ify]

I got the pro version Thank you great video you help me a lot:)

[@outdooradventure4590]

Yeah get in, first comment 🤣👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Boom! 😂

[@ianwilde1800]

them linelocks are horrible dd hummocks sells bigger version for tarp ridgelines the suck used them once then through them away

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yes I've stopped using these now and stick to the plastic ones.

[@theecanmole]

You are sort of the "anti-Paul-Messner" of KZbin wild camping channels, are n't you? I mean that in a nice way!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Haha - that's certainly not the intention, Mr. Messner was one of the people/channels that inspired me to get started with all this KZbin malarkey. I'll take it as a massive compliment though 😆 Hope you find the videos useful/interesting - thanks for watching, and stay safe! Ben 👍

[@jaimesoncortez]

What size dry bag did you use to store it? Also finding it pretty hard to get back in the included bag. @daleyoutdoors

[@DaleyOutdoors]

5l I think. It’s been a while. Get a cheap multi pack off Amazon and see what works best 👍

[@jaimesoncortez]

@@DaleyOutdoors will do, thanks