Naturehike VIK 1 tent review - Budget Ultralight One Person Tent

Here is my review of the Naturehike VIK 1 tent. We're now kitted out with summer backpacking tents ready to go backpacking and wild camping in the UK. This Naturehike vik 1 person tent costs £94 and weighs approx 1.3kg. It's a single skin wild camping tent perfect for hot and dry weather.
A single wall one person tent is much nicer in summer as they allow more air to vent through the tent. They also have more mesh too meaning air travels freely through.
This particular version has the snow skirt meaning this naturehike tent can be used outside of summer too. The snow skirt stops chilly air coming entering the tent from the bottom.
You can make this an ultralight tent by leaving the ground sheet at home. To be honest, you can probably get away with doing this in summer if the forecast is good.
This is another tent from Camperlists who specialise is 3F UL Gear and Naturehike. Really cheap prices and they deliver in approx 7 days.
Link to Camperlists here: www.camperlists.com/?ref=azpi...
Link to the Naturehike VIK 1 (£94): www.camperlists.com/collectio...
I did have a minor fault with the naturehike vik tent but it only took 5 minutes to fix.
00:00 Introduction & Specification
01:35 What's Included
02:02 Pitching
04:47 Features
05:45 Take a Look Inside
08:03 Fly Fixed! Final Look Outside
08:46 Summary
What they say:
ABOUT THIS ITEM
If you are looking for a ultra lightweight tent that saves your space saves your weight, high quality made equal to top brands with only half or less cost. Naturehike VIK Series Tents will be your best choice, we design with the passion: free of any landscape, free of any weather, to camp as far as we can reach.
FEATURES
Ultralight backpacking tent: Packs down small and comes with an ultra-compact compression bags so you can carry it easily in backpacking trips or take it to anywhere. It makes hiking easier and more enjoyable.
Double skylight convection design: Conducive to the circulation of air inside and outside in the tent. Effectively reduce the condensation in the tent
Double Y shape self-supporting external hanging structure: Adopting “double Y type” outer structure, there is a clear advantage in assembly speed, and it can stand on its own, and it will not wet the inner tent when it is built on a rainy day. This design saves you a lot of trouble and allows you to enjoy outdoor activities with sufficient energy and a comfortable environment.
BEST QUALITY - [Inner tent] made with anti-scratch 20D nylon mesh, comfortable & breathable; [Rainfly] made by 20D rip-stop nylon and silicone coated features PU4000mm water-resistant & UV 50+ sun protection guarantee; [Tent poles] made with 7001 space aluminum, lightweight and can supports most heavily wind rain and snow. [Accessories] nylon ropes + 7001 aluminum tent stakes + rip-stop nylon carry bag....From tent to any accessories, ALL ARE MADE WITH BEST QUALITY
EASY SET UP -- Only need to set one aluminum pole, super easy to pitch in 1 minute. Installation instructions sewn inside of the stuff sack help you set up without any question. Tent pole made of #7075 aviation aluminum-alloy, the strongest aluminium material which is even stronger than 7001 aluminum guarantee the tent stands steady up to stand solid in heavy rain or storm.
SPECIFICATION
Model NH18W001-K
1 Person
46x16cm
Accessories
Ground nail x 9, Wind rope x 3, Ground nail x 11, wind rope x 3
Total weight approx. 1300g
Material parameters
Tent fly:15D Nylon plaid cloth (Silicone coating) waterproof 2000mm
Tent Bottom 20D nylon plaid cloth (Silicone coating) waterproof 4000mm
Mash:B3 high precision polyester breathable gauze
Mat:150D Oxford cloth waterproof 3000mm
Pole:7001 aluminum alloy
Ground nail: 7001 aluminum alloy
Wind rope: Tow rope
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Thanks, Andy
#naturehike #camping #backpacking
I have not been paid to do this video but I do I receive a miniscule finders fee when people use the link. Any commission received goes straight back into backpacking gear!

[@BackpackingUK]

Link to the Naturehike VIK 1 (£94): www.camperlists.com/collections/naturehike-gear/products/naturehike-vik-series-ultra-light-1?ref=azpizuhxua Link to Camperlists here: www.camperlists.com/?ref=azpizuhxua

[@mattsloan7147]

Great review Andy, i actually had the privileage of trying this tent out and for a summer tent with a warm summers evening it was absolutely perfect. In terms of setting up, it literally couldn't be simpler. So fast and tbh i really like the external skeleton on this tent. I think it looks really cool. It also makes the whole tent seriously sturdy. Definately recommend the vents being open. I made a slight feuxpar and left them shut. on a warm summers night, condensation will most definately build up. Cheers

[@BackpackingUK]

It’ll be interesting to see how much cooler it is with the vents open. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@maxflight777]

The two vestibules are so useful… particularly for cyclists / canoe types and motorcyclists!

[@pedroclaro7822]

Im a cycle tourer and I can’t understand why. For all your bags?

[@markdabernig5899]

Thanks, Andy. Useful vid 👍🥾🏕

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@per-olamjomark7452]

Ordered the VIK 1 (2 persons) a few days ago. Looking forward to trying it out.

[@BackpackingUK]

Let me know how you get on 👍

[@camperlists7090]

Great viedo, Thanks

[@richardabazley]

Nice review! I have one. I quite like it. I didn't like the included red pegs, I shattered the ends of about 3 banging them in my first time out. I will upgrade to some lighter ti ones. In the same way, I might look into swapping out the groundsheet for a polycro or tyvek one. I didn't like the door arrangement as I'm used to side opening tents you can easily open up the entire side. I do like the size and general build quality and ease of set up. It's very easy to manoeuvre into tight spaces and I think it looks kinda cool....🙂

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jeffdur1330]

It's a badass little tent

[@BackpackingUK]

Matt from BPUK loves this tent, I bet the new 2P is well worth a look at too!

[@trevorhorse9133]

Think I might buy this tent thanks 👍

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s a really nice one person summer tent 👍

[@nicwp7320]

Another tent Andy!!!

[@BackpackingUK]

I know 😂 Ironic as we’ve all got summer tents now but the rain was biblical today!

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

I'm looking at this one, as a consolation prize if I run out of patience before I finish saving all the way up for my 1 true love, the Mongar (in goth-friendly purple). Thanks for the comprehensive video on it, much handy info here! I just so badly need something lighter than the 3.20kg tent I've got now, but not tiny + coffinlike as so many of my immediately price-accessible options are. I'm managing with it for now, but it's very much only tolerable so long as there's a light at the end. And Naturehike don't make the cheap _est_ tents, but they sure seem to make the _nicest_ cheap tents, so worth holding out for. And dat overhead clearance , tho.

[@BackpackingUK]

I’ve done a review on the Mongar 2, it’s a really nice 3 season tent. Keep an eye out for deals and check out sites like camperlists.com

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@@BackpackingUK thanks for the tip! And I'll go find that other video of yours now. 😃

[@arios0790]

Excellent video! Is the fact that there is only one wall a disadvantage for spending the night, i.e. does the cold or, in your case, heavy rain filter in more? Thank you very much and greetings from Mexico.

[@mrducky6322]

This tent is actually more of a 3-4 season imo If you have a good sleeping bag,a decent ground mat I use an R value of 3 and a -4 down bag in conjunction with a merino wool snood and a fleece hat you’ll be nice and toasty even in winter up a mountain

[@gorebish7950]

Naturehike tents are quite good, especially if on a budget. Personally like the cloud up tents though ⛺

[@BackpackingUK]

I'm really impressed with my Cloud Up 1.

[@deanwood1338]

I literally can’t decide what nature hike tent I want 😂 I want either cloud peak 2, mongar, the ViK or the cloud up....... I can only have one so my wife says 😂

[@BackpackingUK]

It all depends depends on weight and what you’re going to use it for. If you can take the weight and you want to use it most of the year the Cloud Peak 2 is the best!

[@mikecoward3949]

Hi Andy, can you recommend an extra wide down sleeping bag. That won't break the bank

[@BackpackingUK]

I found one on eBay for £95, I’ll try and find it for you 👍

[@mikecoward3949]

Thank you mate. Really appreciate it

[@ontheroad64]

as its 95cm at its highest point, how tall are you? im 189cm and i wonder if its not too low

[@BackpackingUK]

I’m 172cm so I’m alright. At 189cm it’s borderline.

[@pault5947]

Nice review Andy, trouble is that the line between 'Camper' and 'Tent Collector' is starting to blur in my case😳

[@BackpackingUK]

😂 They’re not all mine. There are 5 of us and we all love backpacking gear so there’s always lots to review 😁

[@xjessukx]

It's just a shame they don't do it in a forest green

[@BackpackingUK]

100% agree. That’s my favourite colour too. Maybe the white is better in the sun?

[@deanwood1338]

@@BackpackingUK will definitely let some good light in during the summer. I’m guessing that’s the point. With my OCD I’d be cleaning that thing daily 😂

[@Speeny89]

Fun fact: your dogs color fits the tent color.

[@salmi_azrinparentsonly863]

If it's a summer tent how will the breeze go through?

[@BackpackingUK]

Through the vent in the top and the mesh doors.

[@ChrisLowResDream]

i've read online multiple times that the naturehike vik 1 is too short for people 170cm tall or more, is this really true? i'm 174cm and don't wanna touch the walls and get my sleeping bag wet...

[@BackpackingUK]

That's nonsense. However, I would say I think this is Naturehike's worst tent. They have much better options than this!

[@ChrisLowResDream]

@@BackpackingUK what is so wrong about it? i love the weight and the design from looking it up online

[@BackpackingUK]

Personally, I would avoid single skin tents. They are cold and they suffer from condensation. I would go for a Cloud Up 2. A smaller pack size and a bigger tent with a slight weight disadvantage. If weight really is an issue you could go Cloud Up 1. The Mongar 2 is a much nicer tent too but it will weight approx 750g more.

[@MoosebearAdventures]

Moisture does not pass through the mosquito net - cut the larger holes in the (roof) mosquito net and you will no longer have condensation 😉

[@thegroove2000]

What about the bugs?.

[@BackpackingUK]

The fly kept the bugs out. I think the white colour helps as bright green and yellow tents tend to attract flies more.

[@maxflight777]

The “snow skirt “ is going to blow in the wind and make unwanted noise …

[@beararms6945]

Sucks that its too little

[@BackpackingUK]

They now sell a Vik 2 👍