Naturehike Opalus 3 Tunnel Tent Follow Up

This video follows up on the first outing where I provided my initial thoughts on the tent, in particular after a night of stormy weather.
On this occasion I filmed the erection of the tent, looking at how easy or not it was to put up, along with further commentary and update on the practical use of the tent, particularly after a further stormy session sleeping in it!
The tent was kindly provided to me by CAMPERLISTS whose prices seem to be competitive and can be found here:
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My first video simply looked round the tent and I provide an explanation as to what I wanted from a new tent and why I choose this one in particular.
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[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

Had this tent for 5 years now. Toured with it extensively around S.E. Asia on my Tracer GT. It's never let me down. In monsoon rains tropical storms and electrical storms.. Just wish Naturehike would provide a footprint that covers the porch area.. would be a nice touch. Top tip after a while the zips get a bet snaggy. Run some lip chap balm on the zippers brings them back to as new function.. Nice demo... Happy riding..

[@thecampingbiker791]

Great to hear real world use and perfect for hotter climates..thanks for zip tip! Is your bike the 700 or 900? Cheers Andrew

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

@@thecampingbiker791 Thanks Andrew. 2019 900GT..

[@thecampingbiker791]

My mate has one and loves it…I’ve been thinking of a 700 (extra bike to the Honda) as I previously had an XSR700 and really liked the engine…just need to save the pennies!

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

@@thecampingbiker791 The 3 cylinder cross plain engine is a beast. I highly recommend it...

[@thecampingbiker791]

Brilliant touring bike, my brother had the XSR version and that was a beast of a bike!

[@timotheejamais85]

I have also purchased naturehike tents on Camper lists and I am impressed by their good service attitude.

[@sqd8r]

Thanks for the in depth review, it is appreciated. I'm buying this tent based on this review.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@sqd8r thank you for viewing and feedback, hope you enjoy it

[@eddybooth1]

Thanks for all of your comments and info on this tent , have ordered one , can’t wait to give it a go Andrew , cheers.

[@thecampingbiker791]

No problem Steve, good tent and bags of space

[@user-vt3wq2hi5p]

Спасибо большое тебе мужик!!! Я планирую купить такую для походов с моей семьёй и твой обзор помог мне с выбором! Надо брать...

[@katywilliams3748]

Great video as usual Andrew, looks dead easy to put up so if Father Christmas is feeling generous then you never know. I feel it’s the one to get as I too like the ‘ Bay Window ‘ Regards Niall

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Niall, yes a great feature for summer…but cold wet and windy at the moment 😂 👍🏻

[@simonhaile9710]

Great review, not had chance to use mine yet but I knew I'd made the right choice 👍

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Simon, really impressive tent and doing exactly what I wanted from it….however I’m slumming it in my Naturehike Cloud Up2 this coming weekend 😂

[@johnrose8715]

Great review. Thanks

[@marcochavanne]

How do you like the tent one year later? Are you still using it for motocamping? I am getting my CRF300L Rally set up for 3-5 day trips and the Opalus 3 is at the top of the list.

[@thecampingbiker791]

I’ve sold it but only because I can’t keep everything I buy, although I’d like to 😂 It’s a great tent, but in the end I wanted a tunnel tent with less inner mesh and smaller for winter warmth, but pack size this is excellent and isn’t any bigger than the one I’ve bought to replace it. On reflection I might have been better with the Opalus 2 but the 3 had more headroom, so always a compromise.

[@Rumcofan_Rider]

Hi, great in depth review, do you still use and recommend this tent, and what about camping lists website ? Thanks

[@thecampingbiker791]

Excellent value for money and good tent, would recommend it and camperlists website..others have bought from them successfully. I’ve subsequently sold the tent, but only because I have so many tents and continue to buy them for testing that some have to be turned over and in the end as a three man tent it was probably too big for my solo travel. Massive space though and they do have a two person version 👍🏻

[@Rumcofan_Rider]

@@thecampingbiker791 Many thanks for your quick response Andrew. I have just bought myself a new bike after a 6 year gap, so plan on many camping trip with it this year 👍👍

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@Rumcofan_Rider excellent, you’ll love camping on the bike…have a look through some of the Campsite Reviews playlists for some great sites. Campsite Reviews kzbin.info/aero/PLPGqJRFsLx5c2g8CHDbRdPCxVZbvSOFvI

[@bonariablackie4047]

It's taken you nearly 9 minutes to set that up. I cannot imagine having to do that when it is pouring with rain and blowing a hoolie.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Could go paragliding though 😂

[@texasbradley]

Anyone have about experience with this tent long term? I'm looking to import did the states but not sold on the silicone covered nylon and it seems really thin. Any info helps.

[@thecampingbiker791]

I’ve got another of their tents, the Cloud Up2, which is exactly the same material and used that extensively over 2 years in all conditions without any problems but likewise would be interested in any long term reports. Just for info, there is a version of this tent in conventional nylon which is obviously slightly heavier but cheaper (It’s the orange version)

[@texasbradley]

@@thecampingbiker791 thanks for the info. I've heard small 1mm holes forming in the material on the naturehike so I started looking at the Vango series and I really like the Knoydart 300 but it's nearly impossible to get in the states. Its a shame because eu tent design is light years ahead of us design.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@texasbradley Vango are good quality tents at reasonable prices, the other tent I have is a MSR Elixir2 which I think is a brilliant tent for livability

[@kaikart123]

@@thecampingbiker791 The orange one is not nylon, but 210T polyester

[@chowingpan5616]

good

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thank you Chowing Pan