Night Cat Ultralight 1 Person Trekking Pole Tent

Night Cat sent me their Ultralight 1 Person Trekking Pole Tent to test out, so I took it up a stunning hill in the South Wales Valleys to see what it's like.
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[@WilliamMcNicol]

Love mine. Great weight and space. Camped out at 2800m in Vietnam. Nearby thunder and lightning. I got hit with high winds and lashing rain overnight. Tent was perfect. Just back from the west highland way where the weight and size makes it a pleasure to carry. Probably a bit breezy inside for winter camping in Scotland though.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Yeah, it's definitely a keeper. Would be ideal to get a four season inner for it as well. I'll hopefully be using mine more over the summer.

[@BoxTunnel]

As an old boy on a budget this tent is currently top of my "wish" list. Cuurrently watching every youtube vid I can find before parting with my hard earned! Good review and video, thank you.

[@TheWalkingKev]

It's a good little tent, you might well find it used and offering even better value. Maybe a Black Friday sale will knock some more money off as well.

[@smoggiewalks578]

I'm impressed with nightcat products Just got the 2 man trekking pole tent. Lots of room for me, my kit and the collie.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Nice. I'm assuming that's basically the Lanshan 2? I'm really impressed with this tent, a lot more spacious than I expected.

[@paulpeopleperson3594]

Great video I have had the Nightcat for over a 18 month now and completed many 3,5, and 7 day hikes in the UK and Ireland in all types of 3 season weather without issue. I have made some small mods to increase my confidence in the tent . I changed out the pegs to longer ones as I often camp in boggy ground in Ireland I also replaced the rams horns fastening at the front with a small £1 carabiner after being in a strong wind I had concerns it would snap. Great tent would highly recommend it for those on a budget

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks, sounds like some cheap and easy mods. I always carry a spare carabiner in case the rams horns failed and I've got better pegs if I felt the conditions needed them. I'm hoping to use this on some longer hikes this year. The space for the weight is fantastic.

[@anniemac3075]

Usually I hate one man tents but I like this one a lot. Beautiful night filming, perfect choice of music for it too. Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thanks Kev.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks Annie. It was after I put a big sleeping mat and my bag in the tent that I realised just how much space there was! Made it easy to pack away in the dry. I've got the camping video coming out soon, shows off the views and the walk. It was a cracking little walk and the views show off the best of South Wales.

[@anniemac3075]

@@TheWalkingKev Oh great, look forward to seeing that then.

[@joinmeoutdoors]

That should be handy for longer walks, like you say. Not much bigger than a bivvy bag to carry, but all that room inside 👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

It's a palace for sure. Very glad of the space packing away in the rain.

[@GAPTEXPLORE]

*_Hello Kev... I like the ultralight tent, with a capacity of 1 person, especially camping in the open, this tent is highly recommended, it can withstand storms, just one pole in the middle using a trekking pole.... Greetings from Indonesia..._*👣⛰🏕💯👌👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks for stopping by

[@reeceholmes8546]

thanks Kev, nice one man tent, great for lightweight backpacking and quite spacious, I like the name Night Cat too, great stuff

[@TheWalkingKev]

Cheers Reece. I'll be definitely using it on longer treks.

[@morgs4mountains]

Thanks for posting and sharing details of a new trekking pole tent. Not a bad weight but as you'll appreciate, not as solid as other similar weight tents. Single pole tents always struggle in higher winds but great to see what's available.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks for stopping by. It's definitely a tent for long hikes as long as you can find a reasonably sheltered spot to pitch.

[@Ash12530]

Good video/tent test Kev, really good night photography too! 👍🏻 I have had my ‘Lanshan-1 Plus’ for a year now and still really enjoy using it, looks a very similar colour to this NightCat version.. although mine luckily came with the 4-Season inner and T-Zip door - which makes it not only a lot warmer, but also much more versatile being able to open the whole front of it up. I’ve made a few mods (as per usual) to mine, one being to separate the the guy door system, and to have it on a separate bungee which means I can get it lower to the ground, with far less of a huge ugly gaping gap at the front… the other mod I did was to put an extra guy on the hanging loop at the top, which I use to brace the rear of the tent should the wind change in the night! I also use my spare trekking pole to horizontally pull out the head-end guy, which really helps keep the inner off your face while laying on your sleeping pad. I did have to do a little seam sealing on mine on the 3 guy-out points, not sure if it will be the same on this version, but it’s something you should to be aware of just in case.. I’ve had my one out in measured 35 mph winds and it stood up to it just fine. Glad you like your new lightweight trekking pole shelter anyway. 🙌🏻

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks Ash. Sounds like a load of decent mods, I don't think I have the time or patience to mod anything!

[@ChrisPaul1892]

One for the Christmas list

[@TheWalkingKev]

It should fit down most chimneys...

[@garymartin557]

same design as the lanshan 1. still a great design.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Yes, same tent I think. A proven design so quality should be high as the links have been worked out.

[@carolinetomkinson760]

Thank you for this review. Just waiting for mine to arrive.Cannot wait to try out.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Nice! Enjoy it, it's a cracking tent. You got a first outing planned for it?

[@carolinetomkinson760]

@@TheWalkingKev No where planned just yet. But that is the appeal of this tent. It is light compact and looks so easy to pitch. I can just take off wherever the mood takes me, find a beautiful spot and make it home for the night.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@carolinetomkinson760 yes, that's exactly the spirit. Enjoy.

[@earlebacciochi9796]

Interesting Kev 👍Spoke to a few campers with different types of Night Cat tents . They were happy with the quality for the price, i was put off by the stand out Cat logo's , but it looks like they have subdued the brightness ❤

[@TheWalkingKev]

Yes, I think the logos are a lot more understated now. Certainly feels well made and good attention to detail. Time will tell how well it holds up.

[@12001markb]

Outdoor gear essentials do a lanshan 1 four season inner that fits the nightcat.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks, I'll take a look. Could be worth the investment.

[@Jqteadventures1659]

Great views. Nice walk the lonely shepherd. And only up the road from me. I do like the idea of the trekking pole tent. Shame it’s not 4 seasons but definitely one to keep an eye on if it ends up on offer or maybe second hand lol

[@TheWalkingKev]

Lots available second hand and you can get a solid inner...

[@Jqteadventures1659]

@@TheWalkingKev oooh that’s interesting might have a look into one. To be honest even brand new it’s a good price I’m just a poor person so always try and find a bargain lol

[@StuartThow]

Great review Kev, tent looks fantastic 👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

Cheers Stu. It's a really good tent, couldn't believe the interior space.

[@StuartThow]

@@TheWalkingKev Yeah the amount of space you get considering its a 1 person tent is amazing. Also can I ask what mic you use? your audio always sounds amazing.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@StuartThow on this video I used the internal Mic of the DJI Action 4 at the beginning and then switched to the Rode Wireless Go 2 as I got near the hill summit because of a little bit of wind.

[@babar69110]

good job

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks

[@NatSatFat]

Wow Kev! you have got a neat Walking tent there, I have never seen that iconic rock formation anywhere? I think I heard you say " its the lonely shepard"?????, where on earth is it, please, its worth a look.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Yes, The Lonely Shepherd. My latest video is me wild camping there and a lot more about where it is and lots more night photos. Should be able to find it from the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZiXpKt4q9WDrK8

[@lefrash]

Looks like a lanshan!

[@TheWalkingKev]

It is. Night Cat have a deal with manufacturer I think (looking at Night Cat website) to sell the Lanshan as this Night Cat tent

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

The Night Cat looks like a nice tent. Nice review. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

Good review, I have this tent and it’s great! My only criticism is that you didn’t correctly insert your trekking pole, the needle point of your pole inserts into the eyelet not the yellow paracord. 😊

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks, I'll have to have a look to see what you mean the next time I get the tent out.

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

@@TheWalkingKev I did a review video of this tent & I explained it on there 😊

[@arcticradio]

Not bad at all but yes a solid inner option is really needed. To be honest for multi-day trips I’ve stuck with my Vango F10 Nitro Lite 200 at 1.4kgs it’s a full size 2 man tunnel with porch. For the sake of 400g it’s too good not to take. I have titanium pegs from Goshawk. For shoulder seasons I use a thicker pole set and footprint but it’s still only 1.8 kg

[@TheWalkingKev]

Nice. I've got a Vango Helium tent around that weight that I need to use soon. Should be a decent option for 3 season use as long as weather isn't too rough.

[@arcticradio]

@@TheWalkingKev You know you wanna use the Orange Summit tent 😆 That bright orange 2.4kg stand-out and be seen thing…….I still haven’t used mine yet 🙈

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@arcticradio I do want to use that again soon. Such a nice little tent, albeit a bit heavy!

[@arcticradio]

@@TheWalkingKev To be honest I agree it’s built like a brick s**thouse as the saying goes. Such thick material I feel it can take quite a weather battering if it’s pegged out well.