OneTigris Smokey Hut Ultralight Hot Tent Review

In this video I review the OneTigris Smokey Hut Hot Tent after taking it out on a couple winter backpacking trips with my pulk sled and heating it with the TMS Wood stove and a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Propane Heater. OneTigris sent me the Smokey Hut to review and I gotta say it's one of the lighter, more affordable hot tent options on the market. It’s ultra light and made for backpacking. To get yours now and save 10% on your purchase click this Amazon.com link and enter promo code: OZTFLM2W (Valid until 17th Jan. 2020) at checkout. OneTigris Smokey Hut Hot Tent: amzn.to/2otaU7K
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More info about the tent:
The Smokey Hut is made from a 20D Silnylon. The tent comes with 1 pole with stuff sack, 10 y-style tent stakes and 4 guy lines with stuff sack and the tent itself with a generously over sized stuff sack.
For your wood stove you have an easy access Velcro flap that can be rolled up and secured to reveal a 22x22 cm stove jack port. OneTigris does also sell a stove jack made for this tent available on Amazon.com. The stove jack port seals shut with Velcro and is relatively water proof although I have not had a chance to test it in heavy rain.
For colors, it comes in both beige and coyote brown and weighs in at just 27.6 oz. with stuff sack and 7 guy lines attached...according to my scale. The fixed length pole is 5.2 feet or 63 inch tall and weighs only 12.6 oz with stuff sack on my scale. It can of course be replaced with a branch or trekking poles or the tent can be pitched without the pole using the large loop attached at the peak of the tent. The dimensions of the tent are 10.4 feet in diameter by 5.2 feet tall which gives you a ton of room for one person, gear and a stove but you could still squeeze in one more person if you needed to. It sports one door with a water proof YKK zipper so you don't have to worry about snagging the zipper on a storm flap or getting any rain blowing in through that zipper. On the top you have 2 air vents but they don't really like to stay open. For stake out points you have 8 loops around the parameter and 7 guy out points to secure the tent against high winds or heavy snow fall. This tent also has a hidden set of stake out points/loops inside that are perfect for staking the tent lower to the ground which creates a snow flap all around the tent allowing you to throw on some snow to keep out cold drafts in the winter or rain and wind the rest of the year.
Favorite features:
• You got the hidden stake out points to pitch the tent with a snow skirt to block out cold drafts or rain
• The Stove Jack port! Not a lot of tents include a stove jack port…especially tents in this price range
• It’s Super light and compact compared to a lot of other hot tents. It's specifically MADE for ultra light backpacking!
• It’s Very affordable around $140 plus on popular sites like Amazon.com. You could easily spend 2 to 3 times as much on a comparable hot tent.
• It Comes in 2 colors...the Beige and Coyote Brown
• It’s a true 4 Season Tent especially if you include the optional Mesh inner tent, sold separately
• It’s Seam Sealed/Taped and water proof rated at 3000mm
• The Generous sized loop at the Peak of the tent to pitch it without the pole using a branch or ridgeline or tripod
• Nice reflective guy lines with adjusters… but it only comes with 4 guy lines and 7 are needed to pitch against high winds
• There’s a Hook inside the peak to hang a lantern. Some manufacturers forget to add this simple and very helpful option
• 10 nice y-style tent stakes...although they are green and would be easy to lose in green grass. But you could add a loop to the end of the stake that gives it more visibility
• The Generously large stuff sack with drawstring...very easy to put the tent back in along with the pole and any small accessories.
• And finally… I love the fact that it has an optional Mesh inner Tent called the Smokey Hut Inner Mesh Tent that can be purchased separately. It has a bathtub floor, a ton of bug mesh and one door with a YKK zipper. It weighs only 31 oz. with stuff sack…on my scale. It’s also made from 20D silnylon, is seam tape sealed on the bathtub floor and comes with a generously sized stuff sack and 8 tent stakes. It can be pitched separately on warm, dry trips or clipped into the Smokey Hut using the toggles attached to the mesh tent’s stake out loops. Just pop those into the plastic rings on the corresponding stake out points on the Smokey hut and then reinsert the pole inside the mesh inner tent for a great bug free experience.
Music credits:
"Standing Here" - KZbin Music Library (Silent Partner) used in intro
"Dirty Mac" - KZbin Music Library (Endless Love)

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

Great review! I've been looking at this tent for two months, as my first ultralight tent. I've kind of always kept my camping and bushcrafting separate: my Grandfather has a ton of land in Pennsylvania, and up there I would just walk into the forest and build my own shelter, and live in it for a week or two, and when home, I'd find a nice campground in the middle of nowhere, and throw up a tent with some friends. Now I'm looking to bridge the gap, and I think this would make a great first tent: at least I'm hoping it does. Thanks for the review, I also just found your channel, and I'm hitting that bell and subscribing! Stay safe out there!

[@celticbushcraft89]

I have the exact same one, mine came with 12 pegs, 6 guy lines. Great video, Great channel. Very informative and fun.

[@OmarLemusTactic]

I love and share the “seriouseness” on your intro. 👍🏼

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@miketune8965]

Finally, one of my most favorite You-Tubers! K-DAWG CRAAAAZY ! LOL

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Hey! Thanks Mike! Hopefully, I’ll be back out in that tent with a titanium tent stove next month.

[@GUNSLINGEROUTDOORS]

The vents drove me nuts.. im glad you mentioned them..🇺🇸🤠

[@USMC-bj8hd]

KdawgCrazy- I just got this tent in the beige color. Your video seemed to magically appear in my feed. Thank God! Yours, was the best review I’ve seen and I’ve watched at least 10 others. You have given me ideas already! Like the propane heater for instance. I NEVER would have thought of that! And the Rubbermaid tote on your sled. Brilliant! Thanks for the WELL THOUGHT OUT REVIEW. I subbed your channel. Stay safe and enjoy being in the woods.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@karenhallrodriguez9205]

Nice tent, I love to watch winter camping! So looking forward to more videos!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks Karen!

[@Adventure_Coffey]

Looking good my man! I’m hope’n to see you out and about with more adventures!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks Shane. Work has really been taking up my weekends and made it difficult to get some dirt time lately. I’m almost done with a two week vacation so I took advantage of that time and got out there a couple times to make this video. I was lucky enough to have a beautiful starry night the first time and an awesome blizzard the last trip. Hopefully, I can get out a couple more times this winter. Thanks for watching brother. Happy New Year!

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Good to see you back brother. You really tested this tent to the core! Cheers, Marc

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Hey Brother! Thanks for watching! Yeah, I tried to put the tent through my normal usage and it held up really well. Even after the high winds it was fine. My last trip it was so cold and snowy that the inside and outside of the tent was covered in a layer of ice and the tent handled it with no damage.

[@EatCarbs]

Wow. that seems like a damn nice tent brother. I haven't bought myself any new gear lately either.. thinking I had enough... and then you post this. lol Thanks for the video... hope you had an excellent holiday season.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks brother. I had an awesome holiday season and finally got some time in the woods. Hopefully, you had a great holiday too! This is one of my favorite tents. I prefer it’s simplicity, huge size and low weight compared to some of my other tents. I love that it’s coyote brown too instead of some neon green. LOL. Thanks for watching brother. Have a great weekend!

[@davidlewis1680]

Hi dog, great video, I’m getting one of these now that I’ve seen your review. Thanks from stillington York England

[@TheThundercow]

I love your personality, would be great to have you come back and post more videos

[@JerrysWoodShopandOutdoors]

That's a heck of a tent buddy, AWESOME!!!

[@jug6290]

Your videos are awesome. I’m a teenager and you’ve inspired me to go outdoors more. Thank you for these great videos :)

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Your welcome! And thanks for watching. Some of my best memories are from backpacking trips. Have fun out there. The outdoors are a great place to unplug and recharge.

[@jug6290]

KdawgCrazy Outdoors thank you. I’m looking forward to going camping some time this summer.

[@Courtjester138]

Nice to see a new video, Kdawg.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Perfect timing for a video too with the blizzard I got to hike and camp in. It was beautiful out there.

[@hellbent03]

Really honest review! Some great features but also some really great suggestions for the manufacturer. Hopefully they'll listen and incorporate your feedback in a future version. Thanks!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks John. It really is a great winter tent...even if you don’t heat it. Set up is simple and it held up really well in that blizzard. I highly recommend it. OneTigris seems to be listening to us and improving their tents. Dont forget to check out the Amazon link and use the promo code before it expires.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

That was a great review. Not sold on this tent but you did an outstanding job of going through the features, pros and cons. Thanks for sharing

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks Mark. Check out their Iron Wall tent as well. That one might be more of what your looking for.

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Great review... with cons and pros. Thank you for sharing, take care KdawgCrazy.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@juampykoch4261]

Long time no see, nice to see your back on track, greetings from Argentina

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks! Work is taking a lot of my time and weekends. It’s getting more difficult to do backpacking trips. It was nice to finally spend some times in the woods.

[@thomasoverton7131]

Great review. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@thenaturemanadventures]

Hey kdawg, very informative review. I like how you breakdown all the key points and then some. You offer suggestions for improvements and share your diy tricks. Definitely worth looking into if you need a lightweight hot tent.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks Gilbert. I really appreciate that. Sometimes I think I might be giving too much information. I try to be thorough for anyone who might be looking at buying one while at the same time trying to keep it brief. It’s a great tent with a lot of options and I really wanted to use some of the great footage I got from that blizzard too. Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend!

[@thenaturemanadventures]

@@KdawgCrazyOutdoors you're welcome 😊 Yeah, the balance between both is understandable. All too often we are faced with questions unanswered and you did a fine job while keeping it brief. Good to see you out and about, I've been a subscriber for a while and you always provide entertaining and fun videos. Happy New Year and have a great weekend as well ☺️🍅

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks and Happy New Year! And thank you for being a subscriber all these years.

[@Sfiske]

Have the same tent, changed out the pole, bought the liteoutdoors carbon fiber pole, always looking to safe weight, and i also use a tennis ball on my pole to safe the tent

[@hansschmid3937]

nice review about this tent! it seems really nice. good job.. stay healthy an have fun! Hans

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks Hans! Happy New Year!

[@ronschreiber3635]

Thank you You have some great Ideas on this Tent Looking to buy one .

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to use the promo code in the video description to save 10% off your purchase.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Happy 2020 Dawg & Family ! Great set up, Hoping THEY listen to your ideas for improvement ! Happy Trails From The Frosty Maritimes In Canada ! ATB T God Bless

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Hey Terry! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! OneTigris seems to be listening to and working with Bushcrafters and backpackers to come up with cool gear. I’m excited to see what they come up with this year. Take care brother.

[@kdawg427casanova4]

great review!

[@OutdoorVeluwe]

I ordered this tent on Alibaba 77 € = 90 $ thanks for your video 😀

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

You did an amazing job with this review, I am looking at getting one for many of my future videos to come and havent found the brown one only beige which im not a fan of. very well done professional video new to your channel

[@stevekrewson9502]

Very nice shelter! I hope to buy one some day soon.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

I have the Smokey Hut and the New Haven. Still not sure which I like more. Maybe the Iron Wall. Still got to get that one. I like your setup too. That 13 foot yurt.

[@willisblevins4190]

Nice video and tent thanks

[@cliffordwright1603]

I got one about a month ago and I love it. Great idea on the wedges for the vents. I got the collapsible titanium stove from wild wild west

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

It definitely makes backpacking a lot easier especially if you don’t use a pulk sled. Thanks for watching.

[@Frigorific12]

Thank you. You have a very good channel and a new good video. like

[@outdooriowan]

Awesome video like always. I really like that set up. Maybe someday I will be able to get a setup like that.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks brother. Check out the Amazon link in the video description. It’s reasonably priced and there’s a limited time promo code for 10% off. It’s taken me years to build up gear for my winter set up and every year I’m looking at improving it. Now I’ve got a great hot tent and just need to get that titanium tent stove. LOL. It’s always something.

[@celticbushcraft89]

Henning, they are on major sales on Amazon, I realise after a year you may already have one by now, but just thought I would say.

[@outdooriowan]

@@celticbushcraft89 thank you. I will check it out.

[@jamesfishfish9099]

I have the preself hot tent with the same stove I bot a 12x12 inch welding mat I wrapped around my stove pipe and I wish I had a larger tent to fit my cot in it but I love this tent

[@brodon4886]

Seriously great review.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

The Dawg has a new video hot off the press sweet!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@walternorris8788]

Hey great video for the pads for the pole are used to tennis balls go to 1 inch hole in them they work great

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Awesome idea!

[@bretpeery4517]

Miss your videos. Hope your well. Please come back!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thank you Bret. I'm hoping to start up some new videos this summer and a new job.

[@Martyupnorth]

Nice review. I decided to buy this tent.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Awesome! Please let me know how it goes.

[@matteotamberini2152]

Great video Thanks

[@AdirondackAmerican]

Well done video, subbed buddy

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@chrishall5346]

That entro should be on all your videos

[@videosoftentcamping9709]

Nice set up 💪

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@MrWildWales]

I'm looking at this on amazon right now and am quite tempted seeing as I destroyed my iron wall a couple of weeks back

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

If it was the old version of the iron wall you might want to look at buying a new version of it. They improved a lot of things including the inner tent.

[@benterwellen]

Long live the Dawg.........as always love your videos..........this tent is a no go for me........

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Thanks Ben. There’s also the New Haven. Looks very similar but it has more of a square base and the stake out points are adjustable with line tensioners. It’s has two doors. I bought that one more for summer. Simple set up for both and lots of room inside.

[@jamesfishfish9099]

I just bot the brother to the smokey hut I got the Preself same tent with your stove it's a great way for me to get out

[@frankypolglish]

great review, ide like to know if you tested this tent in rain? before i buy it, but it looks great though 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Longbowwoman]

Look at Luxe Hiking Gear. And, Look at the Luxe Mini Peak XL. Much better quality and a stove jack is included. They are about the same price. They also offer deals on an inner 1 1 /2 person inner tent.

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Any chance you know how to reach out to OneTigris? I really want the brown one, being ill use this for hunting and the white is too flashy. Thanks

[@aaronkuntz668]

think i'd be okay in the ontario muskokas in jan/feb? in other words, will I be able to sleep in -20 degrees celsius? looking at combining this with a seek outside large stove.

[@user-rx1ut1gu7f]

Hey buddy how are you? Quick question I love the idea of having the tote inside never thought of that how many gallon or what size is your tote? I know is being 4 years so if you don't remember is ok.... Thank you!

[@user-ue6cl2gt1c]

internal mesh awning where to buy, and what is the full name?

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Great review and I bought this tent few months ago and very soon I'm trying it out myself. This is so extremely lightweight which I couldn't believe it. I also bought the inner mesh as here in scotland we have the worst biting insect ever The Scottish midges especially in the highlands. Got this from Amazon uk and it wasn't expensive so I'm thinking of getting the stove this coming winter! Which stove would be best? Would a lightweight stove work as good? Thanks for review and stay safe!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

I’d recommend Pomoly for hot tent wood stoves. They have collapsible titanium in a couple sizes with and without glass window options. They are reasonably priced for titanium and have a stove pipe that rolls up small.

[@kevinklein4748]

It's quite a joke that you can't even keep the vents open with a velcro fastener, these are not exactly costly or difficult to make as a manufacturer. It's worth mentioning though as OneTigris seems to be a company that listens to their customers, as they've made quite a few updates on their tents this year. Overall, the Smokey Hut is an amazing tent.

[@tobioutdoor]

Hey KdawgCrazy, I liked your review for the smokey Hut. I see you using a Esee to start your fire with the firesteel. I also own an Esee 4 black 3D, but my blade is not able to start a fire while it's not sharp enough. Did you sharpen it or remove the black coating?

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

I think the knife I was using in that video was an Ontario rat 5. I wanted an essee but they were outside of my price range. The blade is coated but was still able to strike the fire steel.

[@outdooriowan]

What wood stove is that? What cot do you use also?

[@MarkDouglasOutside]

Very informative video! With the wood stove, how often do you put wood into it to keep it going overnight?

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

The TMS wood stove is just too big for this tent and honestly, it’s not that good of a tent stove. I added a damper to slow down the burn but this stove really wants to burn man. With a smaller stove you could go about 3 hours before needing to add more wood especially if you close the vent and damper enough to just barely keep it burning. After getting it nice and hot I add bigger chunks of wood that will burn slower.

[@MarkDouglasOutside]

KdawgCrazy Outdoors Three hours is not too bad. I thought it would be around every hour or so. Thanks again for all the info!

[@wareagle1172]

Can u use the floor & net with the stove?

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Hey Billy. No, you cant use the stove with the inner mesh tent...no port in the mesh. But you could probably modify it for that purpose.

[@JohnRobertson22]

Why did you show zipping the door in reverse?

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Nice catch! LOL!

[@JohnRobertson22]

@@KdawgCrazyOutdoors my guess is you forgot to film it being zipped but filmed it being unzipped? Great video none the less

[@cnybackpacker4503]

With the propane heater did you have condensation issues?

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

When I used it in a tent with a floor and a fan to circulate the air I didn’t notice any condensation. But, when I camped on snow with minimal ground cover and no fan I had a ton of condensation. It was also snowing heavy and all night on that trip.

[@Adventure_Coffey]

Is it you... is it really you?!

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Tis I ...the crazy dawg. LOL.

[@vladimirp.8629]

can be killed using gas

[@waynesorrells3761]

The funny thing about this video I know I seen a year later but you got a free tent and of course you're going say all the good things about it and you expect people to believe I'm sorry but you are wrong anybody to give me a free thing I'm gonna say good things about it so you doing this survey on this Tent is Just BS