OEX Bobcat 1 UL: The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Ultralight Tent Review!

OEX Bobcat 1 UL: The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Ultralight Tent Review!
We'll be doing a comparison in this weeks video against the original Bobcat & the OEX Bobcat 1 UL the ultimate budget-friendly Ultralight tent in this first initial review!
Now this is a comparison video I've been dying to make! You all know my favourite tent of all time is the OEX Bobcat 1 but did you know that OEX have just brought out a selection of ultralight tents and one of these tents is the BOBCAT 1!🏕️
In this weeks video i pitch both the original Bobcat & the new Ultralite version together on this first initial review, we'll uncover why the OEX Bobcat 1 UL is the go-to choice for budget-savvy adventurers who refuse to compromise on quality. Crafted with the finest N-Liten Sil/Nylon fabric, this tent boasts a remarkable strength-to-weight ratio and superior waterproofing, ensuring a dry and cozy shelter even in the toughest conditions but don't go too stupid Ant haha! I'm under strict orders not to take it out in 50mph winds lol.
With lightning-fast setup and premium-grade T6 aluminium poles, pitching this tent is a breeze, allowing you to spend less time setting up and more time soaking in your stunning surroundings and cracking open a craft ale or 3. Plus, with its spacious porch area and generous length, tall campers can finally bid farewell to cramped quarters and stretch out in style but I will put this to the test.
Join the ranks of UK wild campers who swear by the OEX Bobcat's reliability and fuss-free design. Whether you're embarking on a solo expedition or planning a weekend getaway mooching the mountains, this ultralight marvel is your ticket to adventure without the extra baggage.
Ready to lighten your load? Cause wouldn't it be nice to put a pack on every once and a while that feels as though your carrying rock all!
Very special thanks go out to OEX for their generosity in allowing me to test out what is sure to be a firm favourite of not only mine but I'm sure lot's of you guys too!
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Here are the full specs of the tent, along with an upto date price list and a link to purchase the Bobcat 1 Ultralite edition.
OEX Bobcat 1 Ultralite Edition - www.blacks.co.uk/19611426/oex...
Cost - £195.00 £350.00(Save 44%)
· Berth: 1 person
· Flysheet: 10D N-Liten Sil/Nylon - 1,500HH
· Inner: 15D Nylon Mesh - Breathable
· Groundsheet: 10D Nylon Ripstop PU - 3,000HH
· Zips: YKK
· Poles: 7.9mm OEX Endura Pole
· Guylines: 1.8mm Ultra-lightweight guy line
· Pegs: Premium aluminium pegs
· Size (Outer): 220cm x 140cm x 110cm (LxWxH)
· Size (Inner): 200cm x 70cm x 100cm (LxWxH)
· Size (Packed): 33cm x 20cm x 8cm (LxWxH)
· Total packed weight: 958g
· Weight without bag/accessories: 795g
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[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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[@MCMOutdoors]

Looks good mate. Glad they sent you one as someone who's used the Bobcat in various conditions as opposed to someone who has a new favourite tent every 3 seconds 👍

[@Conny79]

Who do you mean 😄 🤣

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

You know my feelings Chris and I don't mind telling anyone who wants to know them. I have fought tooth and nail to get this opportunity and all the other opportunities that I've had that have graced my channel. I've put this tent and other pieces of equipment through hell and possibly back again. Doing collaborations like this are a privilege and not to be sniffed at. I vowed I would never take crap gear, never sell it on, never do raffles and keep the cash and never ever pull the wool over anybodies eyes with a constant change of mind on which is my favourite tent, piece of equipment or clothing. I mean, how much gear have I given away! Give back to your supporters thats ehat i say. I'll always stay true to my loyal subscriber base and tell them exactly my thoughts on a item. And one final thing, if you do a review take that item out properly, and not in a local field, park or back garden, be honest with my supporters is my main priority. Haha, sounded like I was giving a sworn in speech then haha! All true though.

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

They should do a bobcat 1.5 that is longer and wider, could also call it the xl. Bet it would sell well.

[@Conny79]

I agree, always said if your 6foot you will struggle

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah there's been a lot of taller folks interested in a few of my tents and I've had to say no to a few so a good idea. For me, the size looked pretty good in camera 😆

[@paulwildcamper]

You looked very relaxed pal, for a person who was two tents throughout this video... 🤭 I'll get me coat.... 😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Lol Paul! You is a funny guy haha!

[@paulwildcamper]

@@AntSurviveTheNight 😎

[@James-gf9jl]

Are you here all week?

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@James-gf9jl 😆 🤣

[@AlwaysLookOntheBrightSide77]

You definitely deserve the collaboration. You deserve a sponsorship. You are the true tester of the bobcat nobody has given the tent as much exposure or testing as you. Well in mate hard work pays of 👏 🎉

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh mate, thank you for the lovely words, they truly mean a lot. I'm blown away with comments like this. I'm chuffed you all have enjoyed them dude

[@todaysworldjw]

😀 About bloomin' time someone recognised you were worth watching 😂 not just us subs hey! I don't know much about this colab stuff, but looking forward to you, still doing the things you do, your way 👍 Great vid, an insight into the UL world I don't normally look at, cheers Ant 😀👍keep 'em coming!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh thank you my man, that's very kind, I appreciate that. Yeah nothing changes matey, I ask to work with them, they provide the gear, I stipulate that it's a honest review, meaning if it's not a great item I let my views know this. I provide videos and photos for the channel and my social media which hopefully generates sales for them and subscribers for me. I get to showcase new gear, produce new content for you all to watch and give away gear on the channel also. The main thing for me is content and building a successful KZbin channel in a honest way. I went on a bit there didn't I, sorry.

[@747lee]

Nice one Love the honest reviews and glad you’ve been noticed by manufacture 🎉

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you very much mate. Yep, always honest here pal, will never see anything different than that. A real nice comment that, thanks again

[@rufusduck71]

A one wind silnylon ground sheet 2.4 x 1.4 m at 197 grams will be an almost perfect addition to that tent and they are cheap enough too . Can be used as a makeshift tarp to go over the top as a canopy or create a more steathy side to the tent .as they are a perfect green /brown colour .

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah good idea Rufus, I'll look into one of those pal 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Excellent collaboration Ant , about time all the airtime you gave them with the original bobcat . Looks and excellent lightweight bomber ⛺️👍 atb Dave

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Dave, just in the middle of your multi day bike trekking video pal. I've got a couple to catch up on there too matey, your banging them out pal, nice 1! Thanks mate I appreciate that. Haha yeah I'm over the moon Dave as this is the company I most want to work with, budget Camping gear is what I'm all about, love it! Yeah it's seriously light bud. Can't wait to test, test, test!

[@IvanDP1967]

Top review Ant 👍 really looking forward to you testing it out in the field for a real comparison. Great that OEX recognised what you have done for the original Bobcat, I don't think anyone has put it through it's paces more than you.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Aww big thanks Ivan very, very kind words my mate! Yes, now I needed to get in it and enjoy it now pal which I can't wait for! Thank you once again for the kind words Ivan 🙏

[@AndyWardle]

Good thorough review ant. Looks like a nice lightweight option to the green one. Can’t wait to see you in the wind etc. 😂😂. I don’t get the non seam sealing by manufacturers though. But I suppose it’s not a hard job. Yeah I like it. But for the price I’ll pass. Hopefully it’ll come down a notch over the months. Look forward to seeing you out out in it. Atb mate 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Andy mate, thank you pal, good of you. Yeah I've been wanting to go lightweight for a while, I mean you know how much we carry mate and it doesn't leave much room for anything else. Bit the think is lightweight usually equals cost. For me I don't think that a high cost for a UL tent and for me yo say that who's always skint haha, it can't be bad. I don't think you would get a cheaper and one that's made by a reputable company as OEX. Yeah haha, don't think I'll be going too crazy in this one mate, I'll push it but to just beyond it's limits, nothing quite like what I've took the OG into haha. Yeah the DIY for the seem sealer does make sense. The cost, manpower, time and space needed to get each one done would be ridiculous. Thanks again buddy and I'm getting out in it next weekend I'm hoping pal

[@bren4061]

Great no nonsense review thanks for posting bren new subscriber

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Bren, thank you matey and big thanks for subbing, I appreciate it. Chuffed you've enjoyed the video 👍. All the best, Ant

[@Mikhael1964]

Excellent detailed comparison mate ..Ref the new bobcat..In my opinion; bad colour for wild/stealth camping, unless you cover with tarp,camo netting. As fr it being a two season tent. I have to be honest, lightweight tents like these sil nylon/ Lanshans, are not good for coastal windy/ blustery weather conditions. I done the 630 mile South West Coastal Path a few times now,and as usual, even in summer we can get adverses weather. A few times i have seen these lighweight tents absolutely smashed to pieces. Or very close to taking off like a kite..So even in spring/ summer i believe they dont do well at all on the coast. For example, seeing you sat in that new one, it i could see the tent sides flapping around. However of course if you inland camping and near some ground cover, it wont be that bad...I think 🤔.. Me personally, i will stick to my original blast proof, tank of a tent: The Bobcat 1. I have used it twice on the SWCP and it stood up excellently to those coastal blustery winds..And will again when idonit again in June..Love your videeos mate ..👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Mik, good to see you back. Thank you pal and hope you enjoyed it. Yeah it's definitely a case of checking the weather before venturing out and if the weather changes or is planning on changing if your on a multi day hike then I'd be looking to pitch up around cover. The coastal areas i use are great as they have places to hide in if the weather turns. With regards to the colour, I'd say it's mainly so that you can be seen, say I'd your a lone hiker and you need attention, the colour is there so you can be found. Just my opinion matey. Big thanks for your input and I'm chuffed your enjoying the videos, thanks pal 👍

[@joehusband8479]

It was about time OEX sent you one of these after all the good video advertising work you’ve done on the original version over the years. Looks pretty good that tent mate. Boots off for me. Good job Ant👌

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh thank you Joe, very kind of you to say that. Hopefully as time progresses I'll get the chance to showcase some more items from OEX, time will tell eh! Yeah, I've got a good feeling about this new version if it's used correctly. Yep, boots off for sure haha! Thanks pal

[@Tarby8585]

Had the original for 3 years now, and had a look at this new one today, and love the colour as well as everything else.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Tarby, fab mate, it's a great tent isn't it. Built to keep you safe. Yeah the new one is doing a decent job at the moment. Lots of testing still to be done so I'm not counting my chickens just yet as it might well be a duffer.

[@Kev.B.4311]

Nice one Ant, that was good & I do kinda like the Storm Blue colour, as I'd decribe it...! But I still prefer the design features of original Bobcat, being the multi function door & the larger rainflap/vent cover... Also the porch floor, so three key features that aren't on the UL, but it is half the weight, so good for those that are putting in the miles...👍 U know that you're still gonna have to test it out on a blowing a hoolie day, right...?!!!🤔✔️💯😄

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Kev, thanks matey as always. Yeah I like that Storm Blue, we'll tag that and have it on the channel, you hear it on any other channels and they've nicked your idea ok! Yeah that's it, it's build specific for multiple days out in the wilds, relatively comfortable, functional and just a dry place to get your head down, no real whistles but we know this. Haha yeah I gotta pick a blowy day not a freaking gale like I'm used to lol. Thanks buddy!

[@HikingForHealth1]

Cheers for the review Ant, I've got an original Bobcat which I like to use when out wild camping. Wasn't overly keen on the blue, though think its not as blue as I originally thought but more of a blue steel grey. I feel if they had used a sandy earthy colour it may have been more popular. Will be good to see how it gets on and if it pops up as a bargain may just get one... maybe 😃 atb!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha Blue Steel, I had visions of Zoolander then mate haha! Yeah I like it if I'm honest. I definitely wouldn't use it for stealth camping but up in the hills and mountains where I might wanna walk a fair distance then yeah I'm happy with it mate. Thanks for your thoughts pal and thank you for watching 👍

[@HikingForHealth1]

@@AntSurviveTheNight blue steel - classic!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@HikingForHealth1 haha love that film!!

[@littlegrandadoutdoors]

Nice one Ant... as you know I love my little bobcat , I added it to my collection, partly because of the videos you did on it... I too got mine for £49.. what a bargain for what is a great tent.. I have never had the problem with inner & fly touching. I put four of those tiny carabeaners on the four hooks and am happy with that.. I don't really do hiking so am not in the demographic the new ultralights are aimed at. Though "never say never"... Take care out there.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh good stuff buddy, yeah the Bobcat is just a class act isn't it. I'm chuffed you purchased one after watching some of my content, I appreciate that pal. Fab price too!! Yeah that would work with the hooks also matey 👍. Yeah definitely have a think about it, especially for the summer! Thanks pal

[@simplelife6827]

Where did you get it for that price?

[@littlegrandadoutdoors]

@@simplelife6827 from go outdoors... this was before they got a cult following... they still go down to £59 sometimes... you just have to keep checking the three outlets, blacks, go outdoors and millets ( I think )... or check selling sites for 2nd hand ones. I typed oex into Gumtree and saw one for 30 somthing quid the other day.. good luck to you. Take care out there.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@simplelife6827 a online fishing store mate 👍

[@Conny79]

now then, which one would you pick? oh, and only the tip of my shoe went on the tent floor haha

[@Kev.B.4311]

🤣... He ain't gonna let forget that, but we all understand that U just lost Ur head for a second, during a moment of excitement...!😄👍

[@andrewstennett3186]

OG Bobby for me pal. Be that light in there,Ant will be up and awake by 3am even on his fancy sleep mat whilst you Leon will be still fast asleep in the OG. I love the rough tests the OG Bobby has been through with you guys

[@Conny79]

@@Kev.B.4311 tell me about it 😄 🤣

[@Conny79]

@@andrewstennett3186 I'm with you on this. I don't justify the extra ton for less.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha not telling you tell you've tried it out also pal haha

[@KittchenSink]

Came back Ant to add to my initial comments here. Go outdoors magazine just dropped through my door there and i see the retail price is £350 but theyre selling it for £189. I still maintain my initial thoughts about this tent and will be sticking with my original bobcat. But £189 for this is far more reasonable. In all honesty, i think thats what the retail should have been for this in the first place. £189 will make it far more attractive to far more people i believe. Id say that price is worth it if your one of these gram shaver types.I still hate the bloody colour though lol. 👍😁

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi again matey, glad your back. Yeah I knew that Go Outdoors would discount it well, they always do. I think it's a great price mate. Haha you really don't like the blue do you haha!

[@PhilWaud]

Thanks for the review Ant, the smaller "roof" over the door seems to point to partnering with a tarp? Do you think you need a footprintor is the bathtub robust enough?

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Phil, thanks matey. It could well be. You do get the option to purchase the tarp so will be interesting to see that in action with it. For me, I think it needs a footprint for sure. As I say in the video, I'm taking a tarp now for the floor on each tent I pitch so this isn't so much of an issue now for me. Thanks pal once again

[@R-Dub_]

Lovely review mate, I love my bobcat, been my go to for a while now... However was in Go Outdoors today and saw the UL Bobcat and my head was turned, it shocked me how light and small it was packed away. Only thing putting me off is the lack of footprint on the UL and still not 100% sold on the blue, especially as alot of my camps are in the woods.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi again RDub, yeah it's just so lightweight isn't it, literally nothing. I'm just carrying a small tarp with me which I'll show in my next video, just to give me that front porch area back so I can sit if the weather is bad. I'll look at getting the original footprint though to review. Yeah if you do a lot if woodland camping I would resist getting it , one the colour and two, the ground on which it will be pitched, lots of things that could potentially rip it I'd say.

[@R-Dub_]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Yeah nice one, I think i'll stick the ever reliable and robust original Bobcat haha as tempting as the UL is

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Nothing wrong with that matey, I 💯 trust that tent as an all rounder. The new Bobcat is still being tested as yet too. I'll be doing a proper full review of this version at the end of summer into autumn

[@rooksfoot1184]

Ita a shame they made the connections for the inner2outer different... the original bobcat inner would have been a fourseason inner for the UL and the ULs inner would ve be a great summer inner for the original ( i can forsee circumstances where that would be handy if u owned both)

[@ashab1]

Yeah even just being able to buy the mesh inner would have been good if it would have fit the original obviously.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

You've given me something to think about there mate, I'll have to try them both out, they may well fit. Let's hope nobody reads this comment before I try it haha. If you see it on another channel then they've nicked your idea 😆

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

It's a great idea Ash isn't it

[@matteotamberini2152]

Great video and tent but I have no idea why blue instead of a brown or green 😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh cheers matey! I'm thinking more of a safety aspect I'd say mate. Anything light colours is great for th3 mountains to be seen

[@austieoutdoors9763]

the back guy line you say people are having issues with is a easy fix just use a tracking pole and if you havn,t got one just use a branch or something so the guy line is getting pulled out higher i havn,t got my bobcat yet because i have only just sent for it last night but try that just a thought

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah that's right mate. We show you this in another video but glad you know what your doing buddy, thank you!

[@Phil.Oakley]

I do like the look of the new one but definitely too small for me. I know that spot. Hard to find a flat bit there. Hopefully you get the coyote if they do an ul version of it as that looks like a budget version of the nordisk!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Phil, the next video I do will give you more of an idea of size mate. The specs are in the description if you fancy a look pal. Yeah not the best pitch for two tents but me and Leon manged it before now. You know me, I wouldn't pitch in a permission field, Park or back garden to do a review, it's just not me. I want you guys to see it where its meant to be. Just wished I'd had time to get them up a mountain to film it. Yes mate me too, fingers crossed OEX will send me one. Thanks matey

[@marksadventures3889]

So 49.9 mph winds? 😂🙂I had the Bob original in my sights, but let's see what goes on with new Bob and cost. Nope no boots in tent - in a shopping bag in the porch sealed away from critters.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hahah! Sounds perfect Mark. Ahh right yeah, well, least you know the Bobcat inside and out now through me pal. I hope I can do the same for you with this one. Yep, no way to shoes in lol

[@davt8615]

Nice 1 Ant mate 👍, a do like That UL Bobcat, Brought a Tarp to go with it looks smart, Few people Twisting about the colour a Like it to be fair. Be interesting to see if it can Take the battering the old workhorse can 😅. A like the look of UL phoxx. Top content as always lad

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Dav, thanks mate. Oh nice, have you bought one then, if so let me know your thoughts will you pal and I'll give your verdict an airing in a video buddy. Yeah I like the colour too 'Storm Blue' it definitely won't take that kind of hammering but I reckon it will hold up to a fair bit bud. Yeah I like all three, hopefully if you guys keep spreading the word about the channel OEX will send me another one to try out

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight hey mate yeah I've gettin the phoxx From Ultimate outdoors haven't had a look yet like But 715grams Bro 😮 I've got heavier Stove setups 🤣, I reckon These UL units are Going to be Cracking summer Trekking Tents 100% Great To see Oex collab with ya mate it's well Deserved 👌. Your review of the new UL was bang on lad

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

715g!! Bloody ace that isn't it mate. Yeah I agree, it a fun thing to experiment and explore, I'm gonna try and get UL gear, full setup at budget prices. If it takes all summer least I'll be ready for next year. I do fancy the C2C but would have to get fit again.

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight yeah a think they will be unreal summer tents, You wana take em out autumn n winter that's on you Brother 😅 al stick to me Terra nova Gear. Yeah bro Owt a can do to help Push and Grow the channel av got ya back mate 👌

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight 715g mate madness

[@jakeroadtonowhere4070]

they could do it but choose not to .,and I believe the reason behind it to stop returns of leaking tents so they put the responsibility on you., they look at how many Returns there are getting., best way to stop that return is to give you the stuff

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

To be honest Jake it would cost far too much in man power and the size of units you would have to rent/own it just would be cost worthy

[@Dutcharmytent]

Really enjoyed your walk around but it’s too light weight for me, and more money than I want to lay out for budget camping. My Dutch Army tent in canvas comes in at a manageable 6.6kg and opens both sides. The light weight tent is ideal for competition type events abroad. I personally think the British Army Basha at 998 grams is a good contender for light weight camping on a budget. Tents are going the same way bikes went, too technical

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Too lightweight! You must be a young whippersnapper mate haha! I'm thankful of light gear to be honest, many heavyweight camps and years of doing it. I'm definitely happy for the rest, well my back is lol. Thanks buddy

[@Grassmonster3]

I've just bought one - much as I love my long suffering Vango Zenith 200, at 69, I've finally had to admit that if I'm going to continue hauling my gear on trains and ferries before I even start walking, I need to lighten my load. Next is an Osprey Eja Pro pack - getting old is expensive !

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi mate, oh brilliant! Let me know what your thoughts on it are will you. I'm the same, I want a light setup, something I can go to when I'm not feeling 100% but still want to venture out. Have a look at the 3FUL Gear mate, great lightweight packs

[@Grassmonster3]

@@AntSurviveTheNight I'm hoping to get away for a week to ten days soon - I don't do overnighters because it's too much time spent on public transport for too little time away hence more stuff to cart. I'm 5 ft 2 ins , female and 69 so to keep going for a few years more is going to involve some creativity. I've started dehydrating my own meals and my gear is becoming more and more minimalist.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Just like me, I've just started dehydrating also and gathering lightweight gear. I get ya, better to be safe isn't it.

[@Grassmonster3]

@@AntSurviveTheNight I've just dehydrated chilli which in terms of dehydrating worked well. I've yet to see how well it rehydrates and I've done the tinned chicken in white sauce. With instant noodles or couscous, it's a meal that weighs next to nothing. It's just not practical to take a week's worth of food any other way.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@Grassmonster3 great stuff Grass, yeah I've been very busy this week when I've had the slightest sec of free time then I've been hitting the dehydrator myself, made a good few meals this week and loving it

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Wonderful littel Tent ❤

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I think it's gonna be for sure, I just need to get in it haha!

[@Squarehead123]

Hi mate do you know where I can buy a groundsheet for it? Can’t find the link or anything about them online

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Square Head, yeah you can now get them at your local Go Outdoors, I've just been informed from Rufus one of my viewers. If they don't have them at your local GO Tey Blacks.co.uk matey

[@exAirMover]

Does the original Bobcat need seem sealing like the Ultralite? Does the Ultralite come in green as well as blue? ( as the blue colour not ideal for stealth camping)

[@Conny79]

Just blue atm.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi mate, no the Bobcat original doesn't need seem sealing it's mainly the Silnylon tents that need it but they only suggest it. I'm gonna do it when I'm out in it next week so I'll show you matey. I would say they will stick with just the blue matey. Thanks, Ant

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah I don't think they have any intentions in bringing out different colours matey

[@chrisf5475]

Has anybody got hold of the Pantha yet? It’s the one I’m really interested in but other than the go outdoors website it doesn’t seem to exist..

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Chris, I dunno mate sorry. I'd certainly like to try it though

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Brilliant Ant, no better man to test the bobcat out. Looks a great but if kit, the only thing that worries me is the low HH but like you say it’s probably mainly a two season tent. Never get into a tent with boots on either 😂. Well chuffed for you I look forward to seeing you properly giving it a go over 👍.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Aww thank you Geoff, very kind. Yeah I'm loving it, can't wait to sink my teeth into it next weekend dude! Don't let the HH bother you too much, the Silnylon is both strong and really waterproof pal. I'll certainly be putting it to the test (sensible test) and getting it out in rainy conditions but first I'll seem sealed it. Big thanks pal

[@alanrobinson2229]

I would get into a tent with boots on,if I was testing it out for first time in garden,but not out camping. I would be baffled at why this would baffle you😂 It's a lovely looking tent,but too expensive.Would go for lighter/cheaper pole tent.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Alan, haha well I think you answered your own question there pal, you'd wear boots if it was in your garden (no mud, no cow poo) haha! You think 🤔 I reckon it's a great price for a UL tent, I'd be interested in what other Lightweight tent of this quality you'd go for matey? Cheers for your comment and for watching 👍

[@alanrobinson2229]

​​@@AntSurviveTheNight It looked like a lawn where you were,obviously the lanshans,1 or 2,I would buy over this(got 1 for £100 and 2p for £93).

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I'd trekked over the West Pennines to film this, my boots were covered in sheep poo haha. Fair enough there mate, hopes I'll get chance to try those tents out also

[@alanrobinson2229]

​@@AntSurviveTheNight Nothing wrong with the tent,just too expensive...for me👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks mate

[@rufusduck71]

I would love to know the weight of this new tent without the inner .just fly ,pegs and pole . As i see the bobcats as a real option to use without the inner .would be great if it was down to around 600 grm . It would make a great emergency shelter for day walks

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I'll try and get that weight for you pal. The weight without bag/accessories 795g but that will be with the inner I'd say

[@rufusduck71]

The weight of the original bobcat without inner is 1325 g so about 1/3 of the total tent weight. If the ul is similar it should come out around 650 grm which for a fully enclosed shelter with pole big enough for 2 to lie down in is fantastic .add a a light weight ground sheet around 200 grm and for 850 grm you have an emergency shelter for 2 . Shed a few pegs and guys to get it lighter. This tent is great as it will stand up well with only 5 pegs

[@rufusduck71]

Much appreciated I was playing and weighing my green bobcat this morning

[@rufusduck71]

OK. So I've just picked one up today . Looking forward to getting it up in the garden for a play . Cheers ant .

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Brill Rufus, let me know your thoughts will you pal. I'm out in mine for the first time this Friday!

[@jamesholmes9713]

Was in store the other day and footprints are out for the whole range

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks James, least we know now 👍

[@rufusduck71]

Great video .stunning location. That tent really appeals to me at that weight . I REALLY dont need another tent . Having just got my 20th last week .but but but that looks so good and for that money its a steal . Look forward to seening you use it in anger .

[@Conny79]

20!! We need to review some of these. What is your fav?

[@rufusduck71]

Thanks for asking . I have 3 oex .bobcat .phox 1 and coyote- love the coyote . Many vangos Helium 1+2 love em New radon 1 .love it Krypton yet to sleep in Nevis 100 2 of them great for the price . Cairngorm 200 solid well built Banshee 200, 300 excellent Storm tents . Then a few bigger tents Some wild country's More vangos A couple of naturehikes Etc . Fave - probably the naturehike opalus 2 . It's brilliant and huge for the weight .

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Rufus mate, thank you buddy. Yeah I love the moors mate, never used to but they have grown on me. Yeah it's a fab tent at first looks so I'm hoping it carries on to be just that, I'm sure it will. I'm out in it next weekend so fingers crossed. Go on treat yourself haha! Thanks pal for watching. Now let's have a read of what tents you've got!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Wow!!! I'm interested in a Wild Country Helm 1

[@rufusduck71]

If you fancy the helm 1 or 2 . Which looks great .take a look at the new vango nexus ul2 also .it's built similar to the helms but with silnylon and 2 small porches and lighter than the helm 1 .at a very good price .it would be just as strong if not more so than the helm 1 or 2 .

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

I'll never personally buy a tent that you have to waterproof yourself and using the manufacturer's excuses of cost doesn't hold sway with me.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh no! Come on Sogs! It's a fab tent matey and would most likely not even need seem sealing buddy

[@KittchenSink]

For the price they can stick it I'll keep my original. I hate the colour, I hate the transparency of it. Taking the vestibule floor away was insane when you explicitly need that area to do everything from sitting to cooking to keeping your kit dry. You absolutely need that floor in foul weather. Her another way just to rob your pocket by forcing you to buy the footprint for an already rediculously way overpriced piece of material. Shortening the door canopy!! What were they thinking. The worse part of the tent....made worse. Really!! This tent sold because it was one of those rare gems that comes along one in a lifetime. 5000 hydro, light and compact (enough), withstands some vicious weather and for some strange and obscure reason, was tossed out the door for a meagre £50. I guarantee you, they will not sell nowhere near the amount of the original. No matter how smaller, lighter or compact. It's simply not worth the money by far, and people know that. When your prices for a budget company one man tent are heading towards second hand terra novas and hillebergs territory, they're gonna know they're outta the game. I reckon if your really set on buying this, then just sit tight and wait. The price they want will plummet, it has to so they can shift what the majority will refuse to buy. And with good reason. Your not getting anything that the original can't do. Your paying through the nose purely to save a few grams over an original tent that already weighs nothing when on your back. Only the insane would buy it. OEX just got greedy, nothing more. Imho

[@Conny79]

Agreed, it's like buying a car, and then the sportier lighter version, and less spec comes out and they charge more for it.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Kittchen, thank you very much for your time in writing that and for obviously watching the video. In my opinion, you're wrong. This company is definitely not greedy. They constantly price check their gear, bring new items out at a cut down cost from the original price, and updating released kit not just making new (which they do also). The tent is aimed at the multi day adventurers out there. It's niche, yes, but UL is a huge niche market. The price as actually gone up from the time this video as gone out which means sales are high which that's what happened with the OG Bobcat, I am sure was a part of that but that the whole point of my videos, to see how good gear is. This will get tested, and it will get punished, not in stupid conditions like I did with the OG but hard conditions I think it will be able to cope with. People need to see what they are buying, from your high end market to budget, gear should be fully taken to the limits so people like yourself, who are very unsure of a model can make a viable choice. We don't know how good or how bad this tent will perform, but I'll make damn sure you know by the end of the summer. The footprint issue you have, you have to see they have released this as light as possible and then its your choice if you want to add more weight and thats why youll get that option to purchase one, same slas the tarp that's an extra too. To be fair, every company does just that, don't they. Once again, mate, thanks for your constructive criticism, and I hope I've helped sway you a little into giving me a chance to prove you wrong by coming back to the channel and watching this tents progress. Who knows, it could quite well be terrible and if it is I will tell you. Cheers pal, Ant 👍

[@KittchenSink]

@@AntSurviveTheNight oh now Ant, are we talking about todays little woke kids here who've never known hardships and have no concept of what canvas is or ridge tents are lol. Thank you for the reply btw. I watch all you videos, strange, I can't understand why it's asking me to subscribe as I did that a long time ago, but I shall try again. Yeah I know where your coming from mate, but you can't use the adjective "HUGE niche", that's a contradiction in terms. Niche is a specialised product or service that appeals to a SMALL section of the populous/market. And yes. I have bad and evil dreams about UL campers. I agree about OEX not being greedy, though I should have perhaps phrased that a little better. They do produce some good kit and and at very competitive prices too, for the most. And I certainly wouldn't expect you to spank them when they're sending you gear to try. What I meant was, I think (and I hate saying this because I hate the whole UL ethos), they're either attempting to, or being forced by current market trends, to step into the UL world in order to, or an attempt to, compete with big name brands and price certain goods accordingly. Everybody knows them for making good, solid above average affordable kit at reasonable cost to the end consumer. They're like Vango or Coleman yet appear to be attempting to dip a toe or two in Hilleberg world if you see what I'm getting at. They've built their reputation upon it. Now, they're knocking out what I would guess, the vast majority of their consumer base either can't afford or won't be willing to pay for, purely because they are perceived as a solid decent middle of the road manufacturer and not a top end supplier. Ultimately, I think they're just pandering to the UL fairies and as soon as that little trends last week's news, all the better imho. (Can ya tell I hate the UL brigade lol). I've no doubt it's a good tent, but for what they've done to it and the price they're asking, I firmly believe people will either stick with what they got or save the extra and buy big brand names. (English Woodsman must be in tears at the cost of this new OEX offering I'll bet). For what they are asking, I'd pay the extra for a top end product, And i think the majority of people will too. You have to wonder, in this day and age, where all the little jam eaters are online or in front of a camera, and have to bee seen with the latest and greatest brand name offerings, if OEX are trying to shift themselves up a notch or ten. Food for thought. Anyhoo, I am looking forward to you sticking that tent up on Blencathra in dire gale force winds and freezing it to death in mid winter and drowning it etc lol. I loved when you froze your tent up the Kirkstone pass and when yours was still standing while supposedly higher end tents were ripped up. Few questions in that one eh lol. Keep them coming mate, this old man does enjoy watching. Regards Ian. Oh, and I'll attempt to subscribe......again 👍