Naturehike Star River 2 Backpacking tent - First Test Wild Camp Review

[@yetiibob8407]

Great vid as always Trev. I have the Hiby3 and a Vik2 both good tents. Glad to see I am not the only one wearing one of those cheap woolly hats with a light attached. Perfect for camping and cheap.

[@ricardoneto7789]

Got the 3 season version of this tent ( no flaps). Very good demonstration of how to set the tent in wet conditions.. Thanks for sharing !😉

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Rick. Yea, the flapless option is probably better suited to these climates. Thanks for watching.

[@neckybliss1]

How do you find it for condensation?

[@stevenbevis9290]

Like the door either side . Good if weather changes . Well done Trev ! What is best Dartmoor pub to meet "country characters " & does food ?

[@adrian-it8ps]

Thanks for showing us the fly-first setup! Very cool. One question about that - does the fly have attachment points to the center pole on top?

[@JediStockTrader]

What no ties or dollar store clips for the flaps?

[@soggz4246]

Nice tent Trev. Quite like the 2 door option,too. ‘See ‘em coming for miles’ 🤣🤣😉

[@weeringjohnny]

I guess if you put rocks on the skirts in summer and snow in winter they won't flap and will stop that Dartmoor wind dead in its tracks. Might lead to more condensation though.

[@DanishMumtazMirza]

I also have the SnowSkirt version of this tent, When I camp, I find stones and put them on flaps. 😁

[@DilbertMuc]

What it this trend in the tent industry to use bright neon colors? I wished the Star River came in a stealthy green color like the MSR, but this one stands out like a textmarker, visible for miles. Naturehike does have the Cloud Up tent in a dark forrest green, but not this one. Why?

[@rafael.0.0.0.0]

How is it when there is wind hitting it on the sides? Do the walls move much?

[@fabrizionapoleoni]

Just curious. Why did you set up the external cover before the internal part? Is there a specific reason?

[@SummitOrNothing]

Just to show that you can set up the outer first if there's a lot of rain fall really, because when I set it up normally people always comment on how they don't want an inner first tent.

[@enddockboyoutdoors748]

Love to get a review of the Naturehike Nebula 2 if the opportunity ever presents itself.

[@WildAstro]

Looked a right ball ache to pitch Trev?

[@SummitOrNothing]

Wasn't too bad. I put the outer up first just to show you can. It's easier to pitch the inner first.

[@WildAstro]

Summit Or Nothing ah so it can be done either way. There’s something about tents that pitch outer/inner separately that puts me off. I feel like if you have to get it done in the rain then you can do it much quicker if outer and inner go up together. One of the reasons I like the Lanshan I guess!

[@angelbowman1486]

We were looking at the star river but just didn’t like the snow flaps. We Went for the up 2 upgrade in 4 season. A great little tent.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I do love the cloud up 2 upgrade as you know. There's some nice features on this tent but the flaps are not ideal when there's no snow.

[@angelbowman1486]

Summit Or Nothing I’m looking at doing my first overnight either Bodmin or dartmore. Your vedios have been a great help. The biggest thing I’ve found on our day walks out doing the costal path is my pack needs changing. I’m going for one of the osprey anti gravity backs. You put in one if your vids you were doing a group walk out. I can’t remember when that is. Could you remind me. I’d love to join you gus

[@ManojV80]

Nature Hike doesn't seem to have any presence in UK and according to their website warranty is limited, customer has to pay for any returns, and sent items back to China. How's your experience with after sales service?

[@SummitOrNothing]

I have never had to return anything yet, to be honest. They have always been pretty decent tents with no real issues.

[@garyw5714]

Good critiqueing - as you rightly stated - needs more of a thorough testing in the elements - like the idea of 2 side doors , decent colour to, packs up to a decent size to .

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea I hope to get out on again soon in some adverse conditions to give it a good test.... Been a while since I last did some bad weather camping.

[@georgedpost]

Was the first look video really longer then the first use video?

[@Ns-vv1yw]

Trev what's the best all year round tent you would recommend at say £250.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Not entirely sure - I have recently compiled a list of top tents as chosen by my viewers - you may want a look through this to help give you some idea kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXSaJuqZ9VkhZo

[@Ns-vv1yw]

Cheers pal

[@paolodgv212]

Great video! I'm trying to figure out which tent is better/comfortable as a 3season tent between star river 2 and the cloud up 2 updated version, any suggestions?

[@SummitOrNothing]

The Cloud Up 2 has always done me proud - especially if using on your own - its not so much space to heat up. Have you seen any of my cloud up 2 reviews - kzbin.info/www/bejne/onmalGOVl5WJgJo

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Looked a great place to pitch behind the Torr and a nice easy set up. I loved the color of the tent and really blends in and I had the same issue with my last tent, with the skirt around the bottom. You looked knackered at 05.30 mind lol but at least it kept dry. Looked a good tent to be fair and plenty of room, cheers Alan

[@jaywhite2759]

What sleep system do you use, I notice In a lot of your films you sleep in clothes. I used to do the the same but then listened to a podcast about winter camping and if you don't layer up evenly then you often feel cold. Ie thermal and jacket on top half and only long John's on legs. Since then I've found this to be true and rarely sleep in anything other than boxers and if I do put thermals on I make sure top and bottom are equally covered.

[@davidhale8034]

Eh? Since being told about proper layering you now rarely sleep in anything other than boxers??

[@jaywhite2759]

@@davidhale8034 pretty much, yeah. I've found that equally layering if I do sleep in clothes helps. Couple of tops on and only thin bottoms and I always woke up cold... But never realised it was my legs that where cooler than core so I felt cold.

[@robertfrost5020]

Condensation? the Holy Grail of tent seekers ? how bad? feeling cold can be overcome with good bag and mat

[@jdmccartney1]

i think you nailed it on the tent size ... and your body heat warming the inside ... probably better to have a smaller tent in those conditions.. looks a nice tent for the money ...can’t buy one though my missus would bloody disown me 😂😂 great informative vid as always thanks trev ...

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I may even look to finally get into a one man tent and see how I get on. Cheers for watching, Dave.

[@jdmccartney1]

You could also try a couple of those hand warmers tucked in your sleeping bag just to take the chill off .... I haven’t tried it but other folks even cold sleepers say it works ... I nearly always use soft earplugs when tent camping these days if it’s not tent flapping it’s far off road / train noises, rain, other campers or animal noises while not everyone’s cups tea I’m used to them now and frankly I always sleep far better ....

[@craigbetts1586]

good review and demo of the tent, cheers Trev

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Craig! Thanks for watching!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Craig!

[@alessandrogiovannibattista2925]

ciao! ma i picchetti tu li inserisci sia nella camera che nel telo sotto??? o vanno inseriti solo nella camera???

[@SummitOrNothing]

Puoi mettere il piolo attraverso il pavimento e la tenda contemporaneamente e metterli tutti insieme

[@deanharvey2920]

Trev if you fancy giving it a proper test me and some buddies are hitting the moor tomorrow evening. Gusting to 65mph🤣. Keep those videos coming buddy. Enjoy them immensely.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Dean. I would have mate but have a trip up to Brecon beacons planned this weekend. Been a couple of months since I got out in Dartmoor last. Have fun chaps!

[@deanharvey2920]

@@SummitOrNothing I'll give you a wave as I pass on the motorway. I'm coming down from that way. Stay safe out on the hills this weekend Trev.

[@HikeCamp]

I do like naturehike products... Don't have any but I do like them.... LOL... Too bad you did not get the wind for the test..

[@bidufree]

Hi. I'm curious about the size of this tent, being 194 cm tall myself. Is it 215 cm long as stated by Naturehike?

[@kylew1358]

Did you ever get answer to this? I'm 188 and looking between this or cloud peak 2 but don't want feet hitting the end

[@bidufree]

@@kylew1358 Unfortunately not. Maybe ​ @Summit Or Nothing could measure the tent?

[@kaikart123]

More like 200cm really, it would be too close unless you sleep diagonally

[@Leo-ix3wq]

Did you guys found out? @kyle @bidufree ?

[@bidufree]

@@Leo-ix3wq Nope. I suppose it's about 200 cm like most Naturehike tents, but that's just a guess.

[@philipjimsalandron3339]

Star river 2 or cloudup 2?

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cloud up 2 I'd say - not as large a tent to warm up and no snow flaps keeping you up at night!

[@philipjimsalandron3339]

@@SummitOrNothing ok. Cloudup 2 upgraded free standing price philippines ₱3,800

[@lifeontherocks7441]

Nice one trev, I think those flaps would be a deal breaker for me. Is this a copy of a more expensive tent or naturehikes own design ?

[@SummitOrNothing]

I'm sure that there's probably some amount of design lending here - and yeah, if it wasn't for the snow flaps would have been great... i think you can probably buy it without!

[@R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast]

Looked a pain to pitch and put away Trev, I e got the cloud peak 2 and pitches in one. Great vid as always 👍 ATB Phil

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, it's nice when a tent clips together and goes up in one, I'd love to try the cloud peak at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@thewelshnomad7094]

On the verge of purchasing one of those cloud peaks after watching your video of it mate on your channel! my concern is when raining you won’t be able to sit with the door open as the rain will run from the top into the inner, do you get this problem? That’s the only thing stopping me from taking the plunge!

[@SummitOrNothing]

@@thewelshnomad7094 I don't have a cloud peak, I do want to give one a try though.

[@thewelshnomad7094]

Summit Or Nothing you’ll have a different tent for each day of the month at this rate haha looking forward to another year of great content mate 👍🏻

[@SummitOrNothing]

@@thewelshnomad7094 Cheers Chris! Have a good year yourself, sir!

[@AndyMorfett]

Great informative video Trev, although it does seem like your tent buying addiction shows no signs of relenting any time soon. Will have to start calling you Mr Naturehike at this rate. TFS Trev. ATB Andy

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha.... This is an earlier video, got this tent early in the year, cut this out of a wildcamp vid and hadn't yet posted it up. But, yea.... I do love a new tent lol

[@keithmclaren1972]

cheers for posting for the money its ok and lightweight they look like copies of msr tents so if budget is tight great thnks

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yep, Naturehike are great budget tents.

[@SpokoSpoko]

First time in my life I see someone starts from putting fly on the frame and then trying to hang the actual tent inside. Maybe if it was raining it would make some sense.

[@SummitOrNothing]

I was only doing it to demonstrate that it can be put up outer first if needed

[@SpokoSpoko]

Summit Or Nothing ok, I see. Anyway thanks for the video. It gave me some filing how the tent looks in real life in contrast to the commercials which always show idealized picture. I just bought the tent and waiting for delivery. Thanks again for your video.

[@ollepearce3116]

Oooo u near me i live in exeter

[@deanhallesy1]

Good video mate, was just about to leave a hilarious flaps comment but looks like I'm to late lol

[@SummitOrNothing]

Everyone loves a good flap joke 😅😅

[@WhiteRoseAdventures]

Nice looking tent, you just need to test its flaps in the snow :P

[@SummitOrNothing]

Aye... Hopefully I'll get a chance this winter

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Nice one trev pitty about the flaps atvb Jimmy 😎😎

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahaha...

[@georgenutter8793]

nothing worse that loose flaps Trev

[@SummitOrNothing]

Some people would pay good money for loose flaps haha

[@georgedpost]

Do people really pay finders fee for fine floppy flaps?

[@georgenutter8793]

@@georgedpost depends what neighbourhood you frequent

[@kenhenley7599]

Plastic surgery.....for those loose flaps! I want to see it in a strong wind and with pouring rain.....guaranteed weather if you could persuade Nath to come out with you!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea true that Ken. I was just saying to someone the other day that since Nath has stopped the weather has been kinder to me haha. I will get it out in some horrendous weather at some point. Thanks for watching, all caught up now it seems. All the best!

[@ryodeo1341]

The Star River is a copy of the Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2 no longer in production

[@SummitOrNothing]

Ah, you are probably right. It does seem that Naturehike seem to be cheaper copies of existing tents, but for a fraction of the price.

[@ryodeo1341]

The BA JR did go through some mods, currently sleeping in the NH cloudup 2 early version

[@rayfraser5537]

Try a quality tent ! You won’t arf notice the difference !

[@SummitOrNothing]

I hope to one day