My thoughts on the Naturehike Opulas 3 | Review

[@AScottishOdyssey]

Thank you for this video. I always find it interesting to see other people's set up, and the equipment that they use.

[@krisgleave]

Aah thanks for that. Me too which is why I always end up buying new things 😂. I had the Abisko Lite 3 out at weekend too along with the Opulas 3 and love both tents and will always keep these

[@craigmiddleton9373]

I’ve been scrolling through loads of reviews for a lot of tents Kris, as I want to start taking my two dogs and I think this has sold it for me, was going to go for the cloud peak 2 but going to go for this one. Thanks Kris great review

[@krisgleave]

Glad it helped Craig. It’s a really good tent and can recommend it. There’s a link in my video as it’s discounted this weekend for Black Friday and Cyber Monday but prices will go back soon. The amount of space in it is really great. Just need to make yourself a footprint for the vestibule

[@JoEvans1968]

Looks pretty decent that. I've got my eye on the Naturehike Mongar.

[@krisgleave]

I’ve never tried the Mongar, did you manage to pick one up? They’re discounted at the moment on Ali Express

[@JoEvans1968]

No not yet, I still can't decide 🙈😂

[@krisgleave]

@@JoEvans1968 They were cheap over the last few days not sure if they’ve gone up now. Just make sure you get something that suits where you’ll be camping and which seasons

[@JoEvans1968]

H that's why it's taking me so long to decide. There's still loads quite cheap on there. I also quite fancy the Lanshan 2. I used my friends when we camped in the cheviots and that was pretty decent.

[@krisgleave]

@@JoEvans1968 Yeah you just need to bite the bullet. Lanshan 2 is okay I just find it can be a bit faffy pitching. The Lanshan 2 Pro has a lot more room I’ve had that too but I really don’t like single skin tents as risk getting your sleeping bag wet.

[@danieldring88]

Just come across your channel after completing all the others. Great content 👍

[@krisgleave]

Thanks Dan I appreciate that. Like you I also watch everyone else regularly I only watch KZbin so love it

[@Martycycleman]

Nice one Kris. Massive, the tent. You taking wedding bookings? 😅😅

[@krisgleave]

Haha I know it’s massive I could 😂

[@chrisw1090]

Hi Kris I've just ordered one and waiting for it to come. I was interested to see how compact you made the fly sheet and inner tent. I have a question about the poles - I'm a cyclist and I wonder about the longest section length (not the pole length but how long is the longest section (they may be all the same) I want to know this in order to think about how I'm going to pack the tent away? Great channel which I've only just come across.

[@krisgleave]

Awesome you’ll love it. I’ll be getting out in it again soon for sure as the Mrs loves this one with the room and it packs pretty small for the size of the tent. The poles are just standard size if that helps. I’m sure you can strap to the middle of your bike if bike packing. I think they’re all the same roughly in size packing wise.

[@chrisw1090]

@@krisgleave Thanks for the reply, it has arrived from Ali Express in under a week. I shall try pitching it tomorrow.

[@krisgleave]

@chrisw1090 it’s really easy to pitch and you’ll be surprised by the amount of room in it. Just make yourself a groundsheet for the vestibule. I used window film from Amazon it’s about £8

[@ringperm]

Did you do anything more with this tent, and if so. How does it hold up?

[@krisgleave]

I’ve owned the tent for about 18mths I think now and used it plenty of times. Tent is great as lots of space and easy to pitch. If you check my channel you should see it on a few videos like the Cumbria way and Dales Way. Can’t really fault it. I’ve made a few adjustments to replace guylines to Lawson Reflective Glowwire as the original snagged a little…plus made them longer, added some toggles for easy adjustment to them and also replaced the mini carabiners that clip the inner to outer. The plastic ones they come with a so difficulty to unclip and detract so replaced with mini metal ones which are great.

[@ringperm]

@@krisgleave Thank you, I will check out your suggested videos. I have the tent myself in both 2 and 3 person size, but find I tend to leave them at home and favour other tents. So I am going to youtube to get a few second opinions and perhaps a little bit of inspiration, which you have provided. So thanks for that 👍

[@jdnula]

nice review thanks

[@krisgleave]

Thank you. Looking forward to using the tent more this year as so much room in it so great when I’m out with the Mrs and not on a summit

[@jdnula]

I bought the Opalus 3 last week. Looks fine! My wife and I have always slept in a tarp, but now we need more space for our little one year old boy.

[@krisgleave]

@jdnula This will be much better for you all. The vestibule is awesome and with the height you can even sit in a chair in there which is great. When I get the chance we’ll get out in mine again soon.