My most expensive tent- WORTH IT? Honest review of a Lotus Belle tent

I've never spent so much money on a TENT.
I'm a huge fan of canvas tents- of every shape and size. So the Lotus Belle caught my eye with a shape more similar to yurts than any other tent out there. Plus it offered the option for clear PVC panels in the roof. BUT, all of this comes at a price: a shocking $3,000 plus!
Watch this review to see if I think this tent is worth it, if I'm crazy, or if it's like burning money. Or maybe all of the above!
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[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate you all. No links to the tent as this isn't sponsored. What's YOUR favorite way to camp?

[@kristeniszler]

In a tent and converting my Rav4 into a mini camper for a few nights!

[@vickietaylor8114]

Brooke, the tent is absolutely beautiful! So much room...wonderful ceiling! So many phenomenal features. What a great choice of tents...good for you!!!❤❤

[@Objective-Observer]

It is a beautiful tent. I love the overall shape of it. It would be the talk of any Ladie's Weekend Camp. The only issue for me: are the poly skylights. Those would not last long in Texas: the extremely high UV and IR and triple digits temps would destroy them. Good thing you live 1500 miles north! As long as you keep that in the forrest away from the direct sun, that should address my only concern. Yeah, canvas has jumped in price since the lockdowns. I just spent $2100 on a 10 x 12 for the local history events. I ordered one of the last tents that Panther Primitive will be making. The 16 foot square tent is just too big for me, considering it had a 14 foot tall roof! I'm not worried; I'll be able to sell it and cover the price of the new tent pretty easy. Lots of hunting lease owners, cowboy chuckwagon cooks, and Boy Scouts always looked the tent over when I set up at the local forts. Thanks for sharing that with us. It is a gorgeous tent, and will be so easy to decorate into very comfortable and peaceful space.

[@sharonpeterson896]

Any type of camping is good for me. Whether in the back of the Honda or the back of the pickup. We're elderly. One thing we love to do is make dinner portable and go up to the reservoir near us and watch the moon rise.

[@906Dreams]

Very nice setup. That is going to be an awesome place to hang out. I would love to camp in that tent but my favorite way to camp is in the tent in the back of my truck. I really enjoy staying in that tent. Up off the ground in the bed of my pickup is a plus. My wife loves it because the bugs aren’t crawling on it in the morning.

[@kateh.7868]

Brooke, you’ve spent the better part of your life reusing, repurposing and recycling product. You deserve to spend some money on a quality product that you obviously will thoroughly enjoy. I’m impressed that, as usual, you built the foundation and installed the tent and stove all by yourself. You saved a ton of money right there! 😅

[@veronicakennedy6977]

I agree with you!! She is amazing isn't she oh hell yeah!! Go Brooke!

[@lisamdrake5696]

When can I move in?! 😂 ❤ How amazing! It’s a giant white Hershey Kiss on the outside…a yurt on the inside…and all kinds of cozy no matter which way you look at it! Enjoy every second of it, Brooke! 😊

[@TheArtisanbard]

What she said

[@juliairwin4481]

Enjoy your Hershey kiss!

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Wow! It’s beautiful! We are not getting any younger. We have no guarantees for tomorrow. If you have the money to spend something that’s your hearts desire go do it.!😮❤🎉🎉

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

well that's right

[@debbieengland163]

Wise words!!!

[@agnesdeleng5424]

Agree!!

[@karitrailbutz9273]

I LOVE IT!!!

[@Beachweave2]

lile my Dad always said, "It's only paper if you don't spend it ".

[@lindawoods6841]

Oh Brooke I love that tent!!! Just gorgeous!! The star gazer is totally a bonus!!!

[@looktothesky00]

I absolutely love that lotus tent!! ❤ Just a safety suggestion for you Brooke, Maybe put some tennis balls on the end of the rebar stakes or something that the rebar won't poke through. I wouldn't want to fall on one of those if I ever tripped.

[@keywestcatlady]

Funny you should that, I thought of the same thing!

[@tedessa3069]

It’s like a spaceship. It’s absolutely amazing.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yesss i love that!

[@ksuwildcat2008]

Have been praying for your mom along with your family.

[@debbiecollins1154]

Brooke that is absolutely an amazing tent. I would love spending time in that beautifully decorated tent. You had such a pretty glow to all your builds. Great job! Oh by the way love the rain sounds on the tent.

[@victoriasavu3943]

It is so worth the cost. I love it. So dreamy. I would love to sleep in it this time of year . Listening to the earth come awake. Especially would love hearing the peepers. ❤

[@tedessa3069]

Gorgeous. Cozy and oh so Brooke.

[@angela3063]

Wow what a beautiful tent ....I love all the windows and so much space.

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

While not as sturdy or long lasting as a wood structure, I'd say for the time and money invested, this is a GREAT option! It's really classy looking! Love it 😍

[@corki8792]

Oh Brooke!! That's stunning!! Well worth the price! Star light star bright! Beautiful sky windows! I Love it!!❤ Great choice 🌲⛺🌲

[@brendajones9467]

Love it !! A real upgrade from the smelly tent we had in the 60's but great memories.

[@user-qd4nc9jc3u]

they were heavy, yellow and smelt like camels butts

[@mamaninacooks]

That is soooooo cozy and cool!!! Great choice and love how you have it decorated…simple and clean. Love the rain sound! Thanks for sharing! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@barbaraescobar4368]

Hi, Brook , Love Love your tent. The outside & inside a is gorgeous. Great choice!! 💕

[@kenc1800]

Fantastic review, Brooke! I enjoy the detail, the windows, Hobbit-like doors and how creative you are to craft a raised platform and add the additional features to make it a Wipple home! You my dear are amazing, talented and fearless!

[@ebony5766]

Absolutely worth the $$! So screne and ethereal.

[@brendag2891]

Moose all safe in the new tent from the 'Yoders'. So cozy! I love how you made the platform, added the wood stove, and found a Star Gazer rain fly that fits. I think it looks very elegant! ❤❤

[@zeninme7980]

Wow! I love this! I'm all about living a Zen life and this tent fits perfectly for that lifestyle! What a great place to meditate...to find peace and calm. The simple way you furnished it is perfect! Sleeping bag is all you'd need. Place a yoga mat and create your practice area! It's beautiful and the rain fly looks great! This is fantastic! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

That tent is absolutely beautiful well done and worth every penny

[@janeholt8678]

You always make a spot beautiful! That tent looks perfect to me! I love the space and the sky view.

[@maureenabray7660]

It's the cat's meow and the dog's bow wow! Congratulations on money well spent.

[@lindabryson5357]

What a beautiful tent(home) in the forest!! Know you’re going to enjoy it so very much!! Thanks for sharing!! ❤

[@susanmassong6338]

Wow what a beautiful tent!! No mistake made it’s worth every Penny . You would sleep so amazing in that tent I know I would!! Good choice😃

[@Madcaps215]

Beautiful, Brooke!! It looks so cozy and inviting. I love how you’ve decorated it. I agree, worth the $.

[@lobby5t]

I completely agree - it’s fabulous! Love the open feeling you’ve created by keeping it simple and elegant! Thanks for letting all of us enjoy for a bit, too!🤨😫❤️💕🥰

[@Pack.Leader]

It's beautiful, Brooke. Very nice job making the platform in the middle of winter and getting it up and going in March ! You are soooo making me want my own land. A wooded secluded couple of acres all alone. Just me and the dogs, and the critters. I wish I had MONEY.

[@davidjaap2130]

Brooke you made an excellent choice, but we all know you have good taste. The sky lites are really the ticket. Free heat in the winter & light too. Youre right about the space between the tent & rainfly, its a buffer between the two. It looks like the mother ship landed but all that space is not going to waste. You can get a Sterling fan to circulate the heat too. Ya done good Brooke. Enjoy & GOD BLESS. 🙏❤☺

[@damogranheart5521]

Ditto on the fan!

[@kimkimba1131]

I love the amount of space inside. Room enough for family or a few friends to join you. Then being able to enjoy the stars at night…wonderful. ❤

[@misupport6735]

Gorgeous! Looks like a spaceship!

[@maggiemae444]

The tent is GORGEOUS! With your finishing touches, as always, it’s even better. Worth the money. ✌🏼

[@lisabarrios8235]

I fell in love with it! Its so spacious, and looks cozy. You deserve it, Brook

[@Lexington6885]

Love your new stargazer office...sooo relaxing and cozy ..great job installing ❤️ 😊

[@lisahurst1940]

Gorgeous tent and worth every penny! You work so hard that you shouldn’t even think twice about what it cost. The ability to watch the stars and the snow come down thru the trees would have sold me. Dual doorways and a place for a stove is nice too. Enjoy!

[@elisabethe8055]

Love it. It is more in the glamping section than a tent section, but it may have more durability than a glamping setup. I think it money well spent. So cool and like you, i love the star gazing windows. 10 out of 10 from me! Thank you for sharing Brooke!

[@nancybrown2700]

Brooke your tent set up looks incredibly inviting and cozy, I would love to spend time in that little "Belle". Great video you and Bushy are my two favorite content creators fun seeing both of you tonight.

[@savagewolf1966]

WOW,it looks like a spaceship with those windows in the roof, 👍looks bigger on the inside than out.

[@LOL-Can]

Comfy, cozy and futuristic. Enjoy.

[@sharleneyurgensen4441]

Awesome tent Brooke, money worth spent, glad you did it!! I like that it's on a platform, so cozy inside. "Yes" love it!! 👍👍🇨🇦🌲

[@NatureRocks.]

Vanessa here, I have cut pieces of flashing and nailed to wood things to keep critters from gnawing or climbing on works pretty good. Great video and love the Lotus!!

[@Marsha0364]

Heck yes!!! I absolutely love this ten it would be amazing to camp in with the star gazer plus I can only imagine being in the rain curled up toasty inside with a good book

[@Morning.Coffee]

that's a beautiful tent, and i love that you built a base for the floor! With the wood stove, it's perfectly cozy! 🌹👍🌳

[@marlaf1545]

Hi Brooke . That is a beautiful tent . I would love to stay in it on a cold, rainy, or snowy day , especially with the wood heater .

[@paularyals1589]

Absolutely Awesome... You ought to be a reap for the maker. I know your judgment on product to be Honest. Its in your character to be Objective and give your point of view which is Awesome and Refreshing now a days. Im a Country woods girl too . Keep up the great content. God Bless....

[@junebugg8212]

WooooooW!! I think I'm in love with this tent!! I LOVE the stargazer ceiling and the double doors!! Love the openess too!! I love that you made a foundation off the ground for it too....Thanks for sharing this. I want one! I don't think you made a mistake!! I think I would purchase an extra rainfly to tuck away for a few years to have on hand for when the first one is wornout 🎉🎉🎉😘

[@junebugg8212]

Smooches to Moosie😊

[@nora-_-]

💕 love the sound of a steady rain on a tent or tin roof. Nice tent Brooke ☺️

[@estherthurman2628]

❤ I would go camping with this tent 😊

[@teresahixson8716]

That is just beautiful!! I love it.

[@Tam-Solo70]

Man, looking sharp! I think the rain fly matched up pretty good, I would totally purchase this setup.

[@dospalmascb]

Oh WOW! what a fantastic tent. It's incredible . Thanks for sharing !

[@conniemorris9659]

Hi Brooke. I have been watching for the first time, you and Dave’s adventure on “Alone”. I am so impressed on how well you did. You and Dave have a wonderful bond and work together so well. I first got hooked on you and Dave’s videos some time ago. Enjoy them very very much. I am in my 80’s and if I come back in another life, I want to be just like you. Thank you for providing me with interest and excitement at my very mature age. You two are the best!! ❤

[@gerimartin6558]

So awesome Brooke! Glad you made the investment. You deserve it and its your own personal oasis! Just beautiful!

[@carolyncarson1671]

Love the tent! Gorgeous. It is difficult to comment on the price as I have no frame of reference but it offers a huge space with skylights so that's worth something. The base and outer rain fly will preserve the tent which is brilliant. Lovely.

[@pamgconley]

yes, love that tent & the extra care you took with floor & additional fly to really protect it🥰

[@liddybird3608]

I love the light. It's lovely.

[@elizabethharrington5530]

LOVE your tent!!! You work hard, your little pleasure, is so deserved!!! ❤️

[@katrinagauld5177]

I have looked at those forever glad to hear an honest review

[@gbaughman3348]

What! I'm not showing this to my wife. I just bought her a Kodiak 12x12 with awning. If she sees this, I'll be setting that up to.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

lol

[@TXDHC]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Lisa_Isom]

I haven't seen you for so long! I pray our precious Saviour has you tucked safely under His wing 🪽✝️❤️ I'm digging your new tent, Lady! It is so.... girly! It's really cool! I've never seen anything like it. I had some bad stuff happen, I haven't been able to work for about 3 years so my mom wants me to move to her husband's property. She was suggesting a wall tent but everything is so stinking expensive. Looking at how you've set this up, has renewed my hope, in believing it's doable. Bless you, sweet Brooke 🌻🙏

[@cheriehigbee7349]

Amazon has a Tomount Wall Tent Yurt for $648 it's pretty cool also!

[@ladyofthemasque]

I am so glad you gave such a thorough review of this tent. The only videos I've ever seen it used in are B&B glamper style sites trying to advertise it as a vacation stay, and not a serious review of its features. Thank you!

[@todddembsky8321]

Brook, I am totally in love with this channel. And Dave's channel, and Michigan, and Alaska, and all the things that you two do. Love the tent, I personally have a 5 meter Bell Tent and love to go glamping in it. It is just under 90 pounds, so it is definitely a "Kick it out the back hatch" type tent. I am in Minnesota, so for me, spending 2 weeks on the North Shore of Lake Superior is a perfect way to "Rough It"

[@kimberpix4837]

I think it's money well spent. It's a well-made, well laid out, and beautiful tent to hang out in! You're always so thrifty whenever possible, so splurging on something you want and love is always worth it! Hope you enjoy it for many years to come. 😊

[@jeanmullins3284]

❤ Love, love, love your new tent. It does look like a yurt!! So cool!!❤

[@MelissaMalzahn]

It's a cute tent I love the ceiling being able to see the stars. ❤

[@Uniquelyyours1]

What a beautiful tent, Brooke, it's magical. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@LindyLooo99]

OMG... calling hubby over to the computer... we need dis in Texas!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

lol

[@juliemaddux9833]

I'm already in love with it. It looks awesome, Brooke!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bettybrown8534]

Looks nice and spacious !

[@janeevans4758]

Absolutely love ❤️ it! Looks incredible .

[@caronwilliams7882]

What a COOL tent! Thanks for sharing this.

[@Ernest_More]

YES!!! A steal! Love it!!!

[@kristeniszler]

The tent is amazing!!!

[@ginlee42]

Your new tent is the absolute bomb! I love it!!!

[@theskoop9113]

Thank you for teaching me how to build a campfire. I’m a pro now after watching years of you building them. Just camped on Monday and you were right there in my head! Love this new tent, so cool looking! We have a fancy Rv but we take it off road & boondock often, in nature is my fav way to camp. Yours, “Bush Radical” & Nick’s videos I look fwd to, they are just so enjoyable. Talented family!

[@janetkoball44]

I really admire you for having the gusto to get these projects completed. The Bell tent is beautiful but I suppose most campers could not buy one. But I do think that you and your hubby and dog will enjoy it a lot. Thanks for another informative visit. Till next time.....

[@marciaskillern6889]

Love this tent!

[@tipofthemitt1092]

Beautiful tent

[@MyBackyardScience]

That tent looks like a real winner! It has really amazing volume! 😀

[@joanntucker2742]

Love it and the star grazing ❤

[@shelbyburgey884]

Like it! I bought a 17 ft. travel trailer in 2016 to camp in. I still like tents and would choose one at times. Your tent and the way you have it set up tops them all! Have a good day!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

....... And WOW !! On the walk in , definitely felt like a yurt ... You certainly have an awesome design touch ... Because it's new ,, be sure to hose it down to close the pores on canvass ..

[@carlasmith4777]

Beautiful rustic relaxation ❤

[@donnamacleod2947]

It's gorgeous!

[@lesajenkins5459]

I love your new tent , it's so nice !

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

I like the tent it’s really neat!💜

[@GingerKral]

You found the dream tent. Gorgeous!!

[@lindagleason3330]

Gorgeous! Worth every dollar! So happy you treated yourself! Enjoy!

[@sharonpeterson896]

Wow!!! For glamping! I love it!

[@Just_Granny]

Love the stargazing feature and the spaciousness of the tent. The windows and options, and the screened door are great. Good choice and well worth it. Enjoy 💖💖

[@karengladys2011]

Oh my Brook it is absolutely beautiful!❤

[@user-pl4cj6jv2o]

Wow it's pretty,love how you decorated it

[@BeyondInfiniteLove2]

I've got a 13ft bell tent with stove jack that I'm just itching to use. Got the new stove burned off and ready to go🕊🌤🌼Absolutely Love your set up, your Bravery is such an inspiration for those looking for that extra courage to head off into the wild💖🌻🌄I just Love what ya do

[@laurajohnson9753]

Love the Cabela's igloo type tent with a foyer. It is old, well used and keeps us toasty when it is cold. This one looks fantastic, will need to add it to my wish list.

[@malakaikunahau]

What a fantastic tent set up. I really admire your hard work and ingenuity, Brooke.

[@sherry6919]

Love it Brooke! You always make everything look so inviting, cozy and love the lighting!

[@gail9227]

What a joy for you ! Love the stargazing aspect and how cozy camping can be !

[@terranthorn437]

Love all your tents❤

[@janamunden1970]

Brooke you have done this your whole life so any reviews you give I would believe 100% and I know your honest as well. I love tent camping so thank you for your opinion. So glad to see a video from you. Can't wait for another one. Love from Ohio

[@hemnebob]

I love seeing you indulge on yourself! The tent is beautiful!