Rain testing the Lanshan 1 Pro….

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

Enjoyed your appreciative reflective commentary - nice to enjoy a relaxed style thx for posting.

[@BorderRambler]

Glad you enjoyed it atb Dave

[@davids9549]

I'm impressed with my Lanshan 1 Pro - I don't care what chi-chi DCF offerings there are out there, 690g is still properly Ultralight in my book. Although I'm confident it'll cope with more, it sits in the 'mainly fairweather minimalist' niche for me. Otherwise it's a Scarp 1, nearly double the weight but double the space and protection too! Earplugs? Rain and wind are my favourite bedtime sounds in the tent...

[@BorderRambler]

Yep I agree , I have had mine out in all weathers and it holds up no probs . But yeah ideal for 3 season camping . I don’t think I actually put them in ,in the end . Atb Dave

[@kobudo4]

I'm buying my Lanshan pro1 4 season tomorrow. Same situation using the Scarp 1 for hill camping/more severe weather conditions. Looking forward to using the Lanshan as an easily packable option while doing the Wainwrights.

[@markexpose6108]

Hi. LOVE. LOVE. CAMPING.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks ⛺️👍

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking me along on your trip. Cheers!

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Dan , glad you enjoyed it atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@DanOpdal]

@@BorderRambler You're very welcome!

[@AndrewBeavers]

always great to get a quick camp in dave can be some of the best..the little lanshan doing a great job in the conditions..getting out up the southern uplands sounds good hopefully ill be up there before long & great to hear the cuckoo tfs mate.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Andy , yeah I always enjoy my local hideouts . Lanshan is proving itself that’s for sure . Planning the SU trip just need the time as lots on away from camping at the mo . Atb Dave

[@Jim553just]

Great colour for a tent, even against the rocks.

[@BorderRambler]

It sure is, blends in really well. atb Dave

[@Cloudwalker136]

Great vid. I found pitching the tent with the entrance facing wind stopped almost all condensation. When I tried it in any other direction condensation really built up. In the mornings I would have a damp sleeping bag. A fabulous tent. I used it on the Cape Wrath this month.

[@BorderRambler]

Great tip, however if the conditions are wrong it will still produce condensation . I agree it’s a great tent tho tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@benjaminzac_Man_Wi_A_Tan]

Nice one Dave. Good to see you out again. I took the LanShan 1 out on the Glen Affric Trail but it was hammered by strong winds during the nights. So bought the Sierra Designs Meteor 2 man tent to get more stability. ATB.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks mate , the lanshan has its limits 😂 and I would only use it for 3 season camps generally . New tent sounds good . Atb Dave

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Gorgeous spot , perfect place for a tent. As usual a very enjoyable watch. Hardy

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Hardy , not many decent spots to pitch up but this one does nicely . Tfw atb Dave

[@TheWalkingKev]

Lovely pitch and the tent did well. I've got the Lanshan 2 Pro, so good that this one held up!

[@BorderRambler]

Little Lanshan did a great job and no leaks , so jobs a good one atb Dave

[@WiltshireMan]

It's always nice to camp in the rain Dave, I shall be out when we get a good rain storm, camping under a tarp in the local woods. When are you plannimng to go camping in the Southern uplands? Nice to hear the Cuckoo, I've not heard one sofar this year

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Sandy , this one worked well as it stayed dry until bed time 👍 but yeah very relaxing hence I didn’t use the earplugs . Cuckoos are in abundance up here at the mo. Probs next month for SU as I have busy next few weeks atb Dave

[@Normanskie]

Bees, everywhere, an acquaintance of mine who is an apiarist (beekeeper) often takes his hive into the Peak District at the right time so they can fill the hive with heather honey.

[@BorderRambler]

He would have a field day up there 🐝 everywhere TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@CottonBud]

Love those lush green little gulleys around the rocks on the summit Dave. And what a disaster - OTHER PEOPLE!! Hehe. Another chilled one mate, enjoyable as always. Cheers. Rich 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Rich , bilberry bushes coming to life . Imagine other people up there it’s just not on lol . You know me I like a relaxed camp . TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@acedecs]

Another great video Dave. My lanshan has took some heavy rain and very strong winds and I can’t fault it, really don’t know how I’ve managed so long without it. The more I use it the more I like it, finding it difficult to use anything else

[@BorderRambler]

Having used mid tents for a while now (Lunar solo) I find this one for its weight and size does a solid job .Single skin will always give condensation but adapt and overcome and they are no probs. TFW ate Dave

[@deni77]

@acdecs , what model is it ?

[@deni77]

@@BorderRambler how do you work around it ? it seens the pro down the floor has a much smaller gap for air flow than the 15d.... I guess the 15d would be easier on that

[@AndyWardle]

Nice one dave. Tent looked good like. Very cosy. I’m out in my pretents thing tomorrow I think I’ll be selling it as the inner isn’t like yours there. It drapes on me. Even when tight. We’ll see. Anyway. Good place up there you went the way me and thampo went. Thought the forest of death. It looked passable which is good as we want to go back. Look forward to the next yin Atb. 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Andy , yep that was forest of death lol . Something I like about being in a tent being dry and warm with just a thin layer protecting you. Nowt worse than an inner draping inside your tent who designs these . Path is blocked at the end of the forest track, but a quick divert diagonally thru the forest and your there like . Enjoy you night out ate Dave

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Just one of those days in an ‘exotic’ place,lol! The tent held up well though which was the thing to find out. Love hearing those cuckoos. Great video with super nature detail captured at the start. Lovely stuff Dave. Atb Terry

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Terry , tent was just fine and held up well . Plenty of cuckoos in this part of the world . TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@MrJimJD]

Good one Dave. At least you know now the Lanshan can handle some heavy rain. Bit like my camp the other day testing my new Vango. ATB

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Jim , yep I think it’s waterproof now . Gonna check your vid out later atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@albertlee9238]

Quality video as always, thank you !

[@BorderRambler]

Cheers and thanks for watching atb Dave

[@ChrisJB]

That really does look like a super little spot amongst the rocks Dave. I've not heard a cuckoo yet this year. They aren't common near me at all so I might have a bit of a run out in the car this weekend to see if I can find one! Cheers, Chris

[@BorderRambler]

It is Chris , one of my regular haunts . Protected from the worst of the weather and still has decent views when clear. I lost count of how many cuckoos I heard on this one. Tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@ScoutManSteve]

Got the Lanshan 1 pro myself, had it out in wind, but never in rain, I'd imagine it would do well.

[@BorderRambler]

Yep it did very well , I stayed dry ⛺️👍

[@MiriamKennedy]

The Lanshan 1 Pro did very well, great you had the protection of the rocks also. I had one camp in a Lanshan 1 Pro but I had no protection…I sold the tent after that! I didn’t have any adaptations on the guylines either. I spent the whole night worried about my down bag getting wet (I know you have your tyvec bag too). It works for you and you’ve learnt some more on what it can handle with some dodgy conditions! Nice video Dave 👍

[@AndyWardle]

Did you seam seal your lanshan?? They look good but take a bit fettling.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Miriam I have used and adapted to single skin shelters now , Tyvek bivi and a good cloth does the job. However I have had a few damp sleeping bags at the foot box in the past 😂 tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@MiriamKennedy]

@@AndyWardle Hi Andy - yep I sealed it! I probably could have taken more time in finding more ways of making it stable in more breezy conditions but I didn’t have the patience I suppose. It was my first experience with a single skin and I love my Rab sleeping bag a lot so I was a paranoid camper for the night to avoid the walls! I had been using a Hubba Hubba for years before this tent - I ended up selling the Lanshan Pro and bought another 1 person tent for when I want to go lighter. I know the Lanshan Pro works for many - it just wasn’t my cup of tea, that’s all. I wanted to love it - but I didn’t 😊

[@AndyWardle]

@@MiriamKennedy fair comment that. I’m the same although I like to fiddle. My next outing tomorrow I’m in my pretents soloist which is good quality but it took a bit fettling as per. I added dyneema lines and worked out the pole height. It’s fine now. First time out it was like my aunties knickers 😂 It’s factory sealed so no leaks. I was approached by the lanshan company but turned it down due to the amount of fettling. (I like that word) but after watching a few vids Daves included I’m starting to wish I’d accepted it 😂 just means more tent research needed. 👍

[@MiriamKennedy]

@@AndyWardle may you have a fettle free night ahead of you with non sagging knickers 🤞 I ended up going with the Sae to Summit Alto TR1 for my lightweight shelter. A little bit fiddly, but for the low weight and small pack size, I’m a happy camper. Possibly not a great profile for strong winds but it has decent head height and porch size and a non saggy inner to date. It’s meeting my needs for now anyway! I’ve the MSR Hubba Hubba and the MSR Access 2 and I love the. both but I wanted to try something lighter also. There will be more tents in the future no doubt - some women collect shoes, I don’t 🙃 Have a great night in your new tent 👍

[@DalesTramper58]

another good night out for you Dave. ATB George

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks George , I enjoyed this one tab Dave

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Enjoyed this one dave. I like my 1pro too- in reasonable weather. Gordon

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks it’s a decent 3 season tent that’s for sure atb Dave

[@CampTlangram]

What a beautiful place.

[@BorderRambler]

Thankyou atb Dave 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Aye, need to watch that back and I walk with the smallest backpack I can now, only have the essentials in too. I was up at Simonside a few weeks back and the bugs there were a bloody pain but it was a very still day to be fair. Nice place to pitch, looked nice and sheltered and a nice time-lapse too. Funny I have never thought about ear plugs for camping before but with the noisy of that rain and those gusts I an see hoe you would need them. Good test for the tent mind and seemed to do a fair job too but looked a bit of a miserable walk back, until you got back on the low ground, cheers Alan

[@BorderRambler]

yep bug season is upon us lol . The rock did give me some decent cover from the wind for sure . Glad the seam sealing I did last year held out really well Alan . still as always good to be out tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Your lanshan always looks nice and tight Dave, you seem to get the set up spot on everytime. Another fantastic location, stunning views as always 👌 I don't need earplugs when it rains, love the sound of the rain.

[@BorderRambler]

You know me Lee I like it nice and tight 😂 one of my regular spots but never disappoints as it’s different each time weather wise . Yep I said that but never used them and just listened to natures music . TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

@@BorderRambler #TightFit 👍

[@jamesevans220]

Hi there, I have this same tent. I saw in another video that the tent's seam came apart. Did you manage to permanently fix the issue? I am doing the GR11 this year and am wondering wether or not this tent is likely to be up to the job and was wondering what your opinion would be for a trip like this. All the best, James

[@BorderRambler]

Yes I did fix it and re seam sealed , I never had any more issues but I would check the corners and any stress points for poor stitching . Mine came apart at the stress point when guying out, the repair job seems to have done the job . I have used it a few times since and no issues to report . atb Dave

[@chargingabout]

There is quite the community out and about in the forest, I see a couple of bikers and walkers every time I am out there. There is also a couple of horse riders, who have cleared a couple of tracks, unfortunately there are still quite a lot of tracks uncleared, the forestry commission seem to have done the bare minimum, just clearing the biggest tracks. Also I hear plenty of cuckoo in most of the south kielder forests, maybe all the harvesting will mean more wildlife

[@BorderRambler]

I have spotted hoove marks and bike tracks all over and I know a few runners use it too. Still quite a lot of fallen trees especially in the higher reaches . Don’t think it will ever get to the lakes footfall mind 😂 atb Dave

[@ootnboots]

Good stuff Dave, the Lanshan handled the weather no bother , i have a Lanshan 2 pro. Hope your back is ok , i was the same on Hallin Fell i must jerked my back or something. Nice one mate ..cheers Stevie

[@BorderRambler]

Lanshan held out no probs Stevie , back has settled down thankfully but it’s always something simple that can set it off 😂 TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@anthonypayne1]

Looks like the Lanshan passed with flying colors Dave! Handy to know if the weather ever turns nasty. Great to hear those cuckoos out👍👍👍 Atb Anthony

[@BorderRambler]

Yep no leaks or damage so all is good , loads of cuckoos this way Anthony 👍 atb Dave

[@seanmurphy6139]

Nice video.Thank you.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for watching Sean , atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@donnavansenior]

Good to see you back up your favourite craggy spot Dave and the Lanshan looked the biz, some lovely tent porn and cloud-lapses as always, weather might have turned a bit pants but what the heck, a nice sound to relax to and the tent stood up to it nicely. Another good 'un, sounds like it's getting busy up that way - crikey seeing 2 different sets of folks! Lol TFS :)

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Donna , yeah I do like it up there but other people how very dare they lol . Little Lanshan proved itself for sure . Tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@andrewbradbury8527]

Excellent video... watched most of them now... good explanation of hill positions etc, subscribed now. Nice to get away from the rat.race into remote areas 👌

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Andrew , I do like to get away from the hot spots but I do occasionally visit them lol thanks for the sub atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@war4y]

Wow, such a good spot ! I recently received my Lanshan 1 pro and I would like to know if you have done some seam sealing before your test ? Thanks

[@BorderRambler]

Yes I seamed sealed the tent before using it 👍

[@war4y]

@@BorderRambler Thanks ! I did the same this afternoon 😄

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Loved the camping spot, bit depressing knowing we are heading for the midge season !! Been enjoying the tarp and bivy so that will end ! This was a great chilled out camp, rocks spot on to protect the pitch. Keep em coming Ps How many hats did you have on this camp !!!

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks the dreaded midge is here again 😂 thankfully the wind picked up for me . Re the hats sun cap , cold hat , and sleep hat lol overkill I know but works for me 👍 TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@snowymatrix]

You've hotted the place up now Dave they'll all be up there now!😉😁 Still watching...

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Snowy , still 2 folk is manageable lol . Tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@petercornetet8267]

Hello hambler, how do you compare this tent with your duomid + inner? Does the lanshan 1 pro do the job in bad weather? Is there enough good livable space in the lanshan when you get a rainy day? Or is the duomid better for sitting inside and waiting for the rain to go?

[@BorderRambler]

The lanshan is great but I would prefer having more room in the duomid on wetter days . However this particular location is not big enough to pitch the duomid hence using the lanshan 1 pro atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@mfinn4463]

Good to see the Lanshan Pro done okay, always wary of single skin tents for condensation dripping. What was the weather app you used for checking that rain front?

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks , I have adapted to this problem using the tyvek cover and a cloth 👍 weather app is a paid one called clime atb Dave 👍

[@SisterAbdullahX]

Great quality visuals there. Have you changed your set up?

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks , just using my Sony more as vlogging camera and the GoPro for Timelapse’s and around camp . Tfw atb Dave

[@richardmurray9415]

Hi Dave. Nice serene beginning to the video.how are you getting on with the Hubba nx 1? Been thinking about getting one. ATB.Richard.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Richard , the Hubba was in the bag packed ready for this camp but swapped it out last minute . NX is a great tent which I still use ,and now I have modded it with extra guy lines to make even more stable . TFW atb Dave 👍

[@gordonmculloch4904]

For the price, the lanshan is a not a bad wee tent. 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Absolutely Gordon , lightweight solid and a decent size for one . Tfw atb Dave

[@lee04vlogs51]

So lovely place and beautiful ❤️

[@BorderRambler]

Thank you ⛺️👍

[@HikerBobOfficial]

I really enjoyed watching that matey, i watched it all the way through 👍 .. you're a natural pal keep it going 👍 what camera do you use if you don't mind me asking!

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks much appreciated , I use the Sony zv1 and a GoPro hero 9 . TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@finndisbrow1366]

Did you seal the seams?

[@BorderRambler]

Yes I done it before it’s first outing 👍

[@Francois_Dupont]

how tall are you? i just bought that tent am i wondering if i am in trouble. i am 6F4, 195cm

[@BorderRambler]

I’m 5 10”

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@BorderRambler alright thank you!

[@jonletswalk7479]

Love to hear the cuckoo's means its summer time 👍Atb jon

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Jon loads about the forest area , summer it marra atb Dave

[@GazianoOutdoors]

When I camped in the lanshan Pro last year , i didn't seam seal it or anything and it leaked at the tie out points , I had ticks crawling on the inner tent mesh trying to get to me 😂, I'm glad it kept them out. I sold mine in the end but it looked a decent little tent , but it leaked pretty bad on me, cracking camp and footage mate 👍atb ⛺️

[@BorderRambler]

Thankfully my seam sealing did the trick Gaz , glad the ticks were kept out mind wouldn’t want to be sharing with them 😂 . limited space for sure but with me only 5 10 it works well . tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

@@BorderRambler I think mine was the longer version so it wasn't too bad , I watched your seam sealing video mate, a while back when i was going to do mine, it was my own fault really not sealing it before i went camping in the rain 😂 🌧 👍them ticks were scary though. Take care mate 👍

[@Chiz1992]

@@BorderRambler I thought the lanshan 1 pro has an inner tent with a length of 230cm? I've been looking at getting one since it's one of the few tents that will fit me (being 195cm)

[@BorderRambler]

No the lanshan 1 has an inner but the pro version just has an inner bug door , hence it being a single skin shelter .

[@Chiz1992]

@@BorderRambler ok do you know how long the pro is then where you can sleep?