Rating my Top 5 Wild Camping & Backpacking Tents from 5 to 1

[@HazeOutdoors]

Sorry for the lack of videos of late. I'll be back this Sunday with an obnoxiously long camping video 🦩. The world seems a little bit bonkers at the moment so I hope you're all doing good and fighting the good fight! I send you now't but love mate.

[@johndanaeschonberg1718]

Glad to see you pop up. Was thinkin there was a chance that you ended up heading to eastern europe for some "camping." I have heard that some guys with certain skillsets have felt compelled. Enjoy what you do, hazey.

[@kingrafa3938]

I Hope and Phillip Morris the next video is 1 hour long with Joey D. That makes us stop the world with you and him doing some banter while drinking the Northern Monk.

[@thunderjoy7250]

Hope your well mate...been missing your uploads 😜

[@Qwerty-sl3ns]

Not a camper just spent 15 minutes watching someone talk about tents and you out a smile on my face more than once. Thanks

[@JackKlumpass]

Yes good to see you on good form, I enjoyed this 👍🏻

[@sidgreensides6709]

My son and I use a BASHEE 2.each..for wildcamping..and C2C..peak district in A lot of snow...good and bad bad weather..never let us down..LOVE it...Never allow any slagging off. Join our Vango Banshee appreciation society...we is scint so it has to doo. love it..Love it..Sid

[@The.Dulcet.Toned.Scotsman]

A tent is like a car, no matter how naff or ramshackled some of em may be they hold their own character and special memories which you touched on. Top bloke Hazey! Got my Van Go Nevis 200 as a present for my 30th - she's survived all the midges and torrents of rain in some of Scotlands most remote Glens and coastlines, get a buzz every time I set her up, Vestibulers day off - the space for one person and your kit is plenty ample and she sets up quick as a whippet even in horrendous weather. Stick in mate and cheers as always for the great content and taking people's noggins off of all the craziness in the world for another wee while. Top man!

[@sheilablake7913]

This video reminds me of when I used to sit by the radio with my friends waiting for the top 10 to be played with a tape recorder & record the songs on it as they were being played on the radio. (I know I’m not the only one - surely?) and it used to drive me crazy when the DJ would talk over the finish of the song to tell you the name of the band & song. You’d always miss the ending, but still every week I’d make & collect these cassettes for my stereo or Walkman. 🤣 happy days & much love your way as always Haze 💕

[@availableresources7646]

You are a funny man, Hazey. I literally laugh out loud at every vid. Thank you for making em.

[@elaineomahony5146]

Aw Haze, I felt your emotions right through the screen when talking about the Cape Wrath and Lanshan, almost shed a tear! Watching you always makes me feel grounded! Long may it last!

[@merrileeread347]

You have become my favorite you tube videos.Always fun. I am currently down with my third case of Lyme disease. You give me joy while I am ill.

[@merrileeread347]

I need a MEDIC!!!

[@peterhornby4997]

I love the professionalism, it brings me back all the time 🤭

[@DaveP668]

Started camping almost 30 years ago because we were young and poor. £300 20 year old mk 1 Fiesta and a 2 man tent costing about £30 were our summer holidays. It was almost destroyed in a force 10 near Lochinver. One pole broke, fixed with duct tape, but it was too small. Then spent over £200 on a Khyam quick erect which over 25 years later is still my favourite tent. Summer used for camping, winter we take the inner out and it makes a fantastic shelter for rugby festivals when it can be very wet and windy. All the quick erect clips still work, the fabric has faded from purple to a light violet, but it has never let us down. Takes about 30 seconds to erect, less to collapse. Unclip and let go and it folds into itself. It is far better than the 5 person Outwell we thought would be better, it isn't. Takes two to lift the bag, takes ages to put up and drying it after packing wet is a nightmare!

[@MrAlphafang]

I have to agree hazey memories make a tent. My now ancient Coleman Phad X3 has been all over with me in all weathers. Never let me down and I don't expect it to. Every time I put it up I have a smile on my face remembering our good times together it's like camping with a good friend.

[@simonward4520]

Agree with the memories, I had a 3 man pop up tent for 15 years. Eventually had to get rid, took me 4 attempts before I took it to the tip, I did take the guy lines off and kept the pegs ! Soft! 🙏

[@seasoldier3902]

I have an earlier version of the Lanshan 2 by 3f UL Gear. Took it to walk part of the Appalachian Trail in 2020. The price, the weight, the space and the ease of erecting this tent were excellent. I then went on to buy a Terra Nova Laser Competition for through-hiking on long-distance footpaths in this country. It did the job but on reflection, I am going to go back to the 3f tent. I like the room as opposed to the "coffin." Having said that, each tent has its pros and cons. As a P.S. I enjoy your videos immensely. Please keep them coming!

[@everisbridger1077]

I have the Lanshan 2 Pro and I love it - rather surprised that, in your opinion, it beats the Hilleberg Allak! Ha ha. Memories make the tent review! Love your channel. Keep at it.

[@MrsHuntontheTrails]

Agree completely re. the Lanshan. My other half walked the Scottish National Trail last summer (see Hunt on the Trails if it interests you). I accompanied him for the first hundred miles and our yellow Lanshan was like the third member of the family. Great tent. Great memories.

[@peter236uk1]

Helm 2 best tent ever had nice for big lump as well

[@muwuny]

You should look into Trekkertent tents, similar trekking pole design to the Lanshan 2, but larger and double-walled. Trekkertent also does a lot of custom orders and requests like changing the material used, mesh vs fabric inner or sizes if you email them and ask. They're all hand-made in Britain too, so that's a bonus.

[@richardharrison5622]

Got to agree 👍 My Lanshan 2 ive used on the Yorkshire wolds way and the West Highland Way and holds so many memories, epic tent ! Great personal review 👏🏻

[@J-Walks-007]

RIGHT!… I’ve paused on 2, giddy with excitement coz I know your going all out Lanshan Fanboy for No1😂😂🙏

[@philr1700]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air mate, always bring a smile to my face watching them. Thought about getting the Helm but looks like they have put it up now (probably because loads like me thinking if Hazy has one they must be ok). Looking forward to Sunday’s mate, the longer the better. Cheers

[@oakashthorn5714]

So basically the Helm2 is the wicker man- Good tent Great film..

[@robertdavies9435]

I have this, and it's a good tent. I had a minor fault with the inner. Unfortunately, this let me experience customer services at terra nova. I ended up paying £20 in postage for someone to spend 5 minutes repairing the ripstop material that had started to tear after about 10 uses. It did stand up well in the wind. I paid £163, which is brilliant value, at the time the cloud up 2 was less than £100, having see the cloud up 3. I would probably have gone for the cloud up 2.

[@robintemmink2143]

This video was way more gripping than i thought it would be. I was glued to the screen with excited anticipation. Even better, the nr. 2 tent on the list turned out the same that my extensive research had led me to, i was already considering buying it. And the nr. 1 was also on my wish list, now i'll probably buy that one too. Only i would choose the MSR Elixir 2 over the Copper Spur, but that's just personal preference. Thanks for another highly entertaining and inspirational video! 👍👍

[@spoonerbooner]

Haze and his tents. And tent. And tents. . Totally geeking out

[@martincaveney7601]

Thanks Hazey for your top 5. You (and Messner and Simon bloke) have re-kindled my wild camping hobby. Went out recently with some new gear and my old (and only) tent which I bought second hand when I was 16 (it was 1980) the under 2kg Rob Saunders Backpacker S, brilliant tent with so many memories. But as I’m a bit older I feel I need something a bit bigger now….Helm 2 or Lanshan pro 2 🤔

[@sugarloafoutdoors7601]

I have Hillebergs and Tarptents which are great. I still have a Lanshan Pro 2 which I got when they were first released and there is something I still love about using it.

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

I agree. It is the experience and being out and a tent is a place to sleep. Thanx for the inspiration dude. Take care.

[@driewiel]

I bought a used tent. In my favorite colors red and white. Great quality. Lots of space. Only the elephants keep me wake at night.

[@paulstevens865]

How do, Hazey! Keep swinging, mate. We're all in this together.

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

Great podcast, well done! Keep up the good work. Greetings from Belarusian tourists. ✌️🇧🇾

[@BushcraftNFun]

My fav tent is the Lanshan 2. Lots of good memories but she also performed well in all kinds of nasty weather. Great to see you again!

[@rp8164]

Do you find that the wind blows too easily through the vents near the bottom of the tent?

[@BushcraftNFun]

No. You can adjust the height to control the air flow. I have both the 3 season and 4 season inner as well. The 4 season has less mesh then the 3 season. ( The pro is single layer and the plain Lanshan 2 is double layer)

[@andrewhart3590]

Absolutely love your presenting skills 😂 Great video as always. Couldn't agree more about memories being what really matters when it comes to outdoor gear. Hope you're keeping well big man 👍

[@TheNoontang]

Loving your content, my favourite is the MSR Hubba.

[@johnshaw8060]

Absolutely love your videos mate you should have your own TV channel,

[@daz1975ify]

Love my Terra Nova Solar 2 . Been all over the yard in the thing , so nice to be in . Top job 👍

[@backpackingireland8624]

No bull honesty, great top 5 . 👌👌

[@kevingallagher7507]

Was just about to pull the trigger on the Helm 2 two years ago and then saw your video where your's failed! Ended up buying a Cloud Peak 2 instead which I can't fault to be fair.

[@clactonmassive]

Looking forward to the Sunday red carpet release. I will be poised ready and waiting with beers popcorn and tissues 🍻🦏👊🥊🍒🥒🥋☯️

[@RYJAELL]

He’s only got me watching canvas conversation again!!! 😵‍💫😂

[@dougdixonhull]

That is a cracking top 5 mate. Spot on. I'm still using my old Banshee and it does the job. I've even just bought a Banshee 300 for if I go camping with my wife of daughter.

[@cctvmanbob]

Man .. Love listening to you ! Makes me chuckle !! Cheers ..

[@generationyoutube7104]

Haze hope all is well with ya dude. Good to see a vid out. Thanks for the vid, and stay safe be good.

[@LZEPMAN]

Listopher Columbus love it. Sacred explorer of lists 😅. Great video with some tents moments.

[@macinthewild8116]

Like the way you’ve based your favourite tent on experience, cost, performance and memories. Totally agree with the Hilleberg nonesense! Most people will never need a tent of that build quality. Also, the clique of “ I have more so I am more” is nonesense. Like you say, the fells are littered with Hillebergs and disco lights! 😏

[@neemancallender9092]

Good review Not surprised at any of your choices

[@seannorcliffe2849]

Another great post. I have the L2pro, using it for the Pennine Way this June. Loved your Cape Wrath videos, in fact all your posts have been a mixture of information & comedy. Keep it going, great entertainment. What I'm really looking forward to is watching your Pennine Way adventure when you get round to it. Best wishes. Sean

[@MattGriffiths81]

Thanks for the top 5. Once again delivered in your signature style, although without the colourful beer this time 😆. Looking forward to the camping vid, I'll get myself a nice bottle, put my feet up and settle in for the feature-length. ❤

[@norseman1137]

It's funny watching the Hilleberg Scarp tent clans .... obviously good tents but I think for most people they are quite extravagant. I tried Lanshan 1 pro n hated the soaking wet 1 layer condensation. In the end I love my Onetigris iron wall and Helm 2....I also rate the Vango F10 helium

[@lukewaite9144]

Wow, I was already hoping to get a Lanshan 2, to hear that recommendation has cemented it as my next tent. Loved my banshee but looking for something lighter. Love seeing your videos mate gives me a big smile, much love

[@osheenoutside6097]

Where you finding one? Seems like no one sells them in UK

[@shabingly]

@@osheenoutside6097 outdooressentialsuk I think sells em pre-imported, but no idea about stock.

[@craig3401]

Very interesting list tbh I thought the helm would have been no1.but a tent is just a piece of material without the memories and that's what makes the tents special.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Hazy, invaluable information 🙏

[@scottyghouse]

Scarp tarp tent for me!!!!✌️

[@charlesbrecknell4656]

My best (fondest feelings for) tent: Saunders Spacepacker. A 1980's tent that weighed only 1.7 kg, 2 doors, 2 vestibules, lasted me 20 odd years. The flysheet blew away & lost on the Pembroke Coast Path -absolutely gutted. Replaced with a Wild Country Zephros 1, which I still use. Latest acquisition: Tarpent Notch Li- after adding more guylines I think it will do (4 tent pegs is not enough in the UK- 1 failure & down it goes).

[@jeffccr3620]

Spot on Lanshan 2 pro hard to beat for the money at least for my river camping adventures

[@jopar3292]

What a great video . . . although I am very tired right now

[@StevenB-081]

Great vid and thank you for doing this. Would you say that your top 5 is the same now? I'm looking at getting back into hiking/camping this year so I may get the Banshee 200 or similar. Just doing some research at the moment

[@ascendmountaineering]

Love the Fungarium vids!

[@macstyle2012]

£1000 for a tent! My all season heavy duty awning for my twin axel caravan in Tenerife only cost £699 from Towsure and has lasted for years and still going strong. My last tent I purchased was a £14.99 pop up tent that I used to camp at Disneyland 10 years ago.

[@user-in5ok9io8d]

I've got a Hexpeak that I think you aren't a fan of but I love the look and how easy it is to set up!

[@J-Walks-007]

Listifer Columbus! 👏👏👏👏credit we’re credit’s due shabba👍🏻

[@keithboy2350]

Enjoyed the vid Hazey but what happened to your love affair with the Terra Nova Pioneer 2? Am seriously thinking of buying one based on your enthusiasm and that of Hardy? Has there been a fall out?? 🤔😀

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Love my Helm tent. Like you say super easy to setup, solid and cheap. Tough to choose any other, but for sure I would like a lightweight hiking tent as at the minute I just use a human condom (army bivvy bag) as I struggle to justify the big cost of super lightweight tents

[@keith4556]

sweet and thanks for the channel love the vids.

[@jimbryan2271]

Good ol vango get in, I use the vango halo 200 bloody love it, perfect for motorbike camping. Agree with the hilleberg posse can’t stand em. Look at Joey within his trusty Coleman it’s all ya need.

[@88langton]

What Banshee is my tent…. Poles go on the inner tent and there is only one door to the side 🤔 Is mine just an old version? Same colours etc, says Vango Banshee 200 on the side? Thanks in advance!

[@rogermee8283]

Loved the top of the pops top 5 format from DJ Hazy looking forward to the hour special 🎶🎶 great. Everybody in the house say yea! Drop the mic’ ATB

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Nice review video Mr Haze 👍. Thought I was turning into a radio DJ 😜. TENTS are like Fishing Rod's, it depends on the condition you are dealing with 😉.

[@stevenmarshall189]

Gr8 video, I thought off the back of the Cape Wrath trail Hazey would pick the Lanshan. Cost of a Hilleberg is ridiculous.

[@marksadventures3889]

Ay up Hazey Lad, I have 5 tents. Vango Banshee, Eurohike Backpacker dlx 2, a cheap Aldi special and a 3 man Vango I got at a charity shop for £4.50. I wouldn't pay over £80 on any tent on principle. I could've got a caravan for £200.

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

😂😂😂😂 this was like listening to Tony Blackburn on radio 2 doing a top 5 tent ⛺️ review I was only 2 minutes in and in stitches

[@Phil144gbp]

Thought same here near pissed mysen 🤣

[@geoffmatthews2353]

Tent snobbery 😂 Hilleberg #whoknew there was me thinking tents aren’t wild camping… always been a tarp man. Cracking video!

[@scottnicol1225]

Great video as always. First tent was Terra Nova Voyager ahh happy days.😀

[@lomino6478]

Great Video, can't disagree with your no 1 I love the tent. Obviously has limitations, but less than a kilo with all that space, brilliant! Plus I got one as a giveaway from the great Monty outdoors.... Legend. Looking forward to the video, yep, missed ya. Take care young man 👍🙃

[@johnmccarthy2179]

My wife is a seamstress, I got her to sew a guy loop in the middle of each door, four in total. It makes a big difference where flapping in the wind is concerned

[@atrampinthehills.841]

I love my Helm 2...sure is a cult classic

[@stevebaker9341]

Yesss mate I was hoping you'd mention the Helm 2 Its my go to tent also 👍

[@MrLabradorwildman]

Hi, well i just ordered the Lansham 2 pro, been looking for a lighter tent for some time. So thought i go with the Lansham for a start and wont break the bank or tell the wife lol. I did hear you did a few things to yours to make it work better? Has for the seam sealing, not to sure about it,do you mix your own up or use the tube? Not sure got a few weeks to work it out lol, we still got 12 feet of snow! yet in Labrador, Canada, So got time to learn, all i can we could see green grass end of june! lol great video looking forward for more. Thanks again Dave

[@thebeardedwunderer1503]

I’ve been tempted with a lanshan but I’ve just come across the durston x-mid, have you or anyone else come across them? They look like a fabulous tent, but might take some thinking regarding laying it out?

[@ryang1295]

Was looking to get the pioneer 2 would you say the helm 2 is better? Love the vids chief

[@Andy-Aims]

Banshee, Nevis or Cairngorm , what's better?

[@moulayderissy5445]

Hey bro thanks for the videos x Can you add a link for the clips you replaced

[@moulayderissy5445]

For the lanshans pro 2 cheap clips

[@boolay75]

Lanshan 2 pro. Whoop whoop 🙌

[@garyrodriguez7078]

I could say this made me 2 tents... but I have about 9-10 currently. 😁😁🤙 Luv Gaz.

[@sarkybugger5009]

Nice of you to point out the Sun, for all the budding astronomers out there. ;o)

[@freddyoutdoors]

Pritty cool stuff thanks so much hazy

[@luiscuervo8687]

Thanks for your video. I’ve got a Lanshan 2 (strd double wall), a Lanshan 2 Pro, and a Copper spur 3p. I have only tried the Lanshan 2 pro once but I am already very disappointed due to its head and toe air vents. I froze my knees off because the wind flew in right through the head-end mesh. Poles hight set at 120cm. The following day, I lowered to 110cm and turned the tent round so that it was the vestibule that faced wind. I have never heard any KZbinr reviewing this tent mention this wind issue. Have you ever encountered this? Do you systematically think of wind direction ? Can it not change overnight ? Thanks in advance.

[@jeffccr3620]

The more wind the better in me area 100 degrees F a breeze is welcomed

[@dantkr]

Where to currently buy a Lanshan 2 pro in the UK ?

[@muwuny]

Aliexpress

[@bigmick3978]

near that 100k plaque hazzy ❤️

[@chriscorrigan7507]

Morning Hazey. Would you say that the gossamer gear the one/the two would be worth getting over the lanshan pro 2 if budget wasn’t much of an issue?

[@WestSideScooters]

Love the videos and the information you put out man 🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@markthornton7639]

Great vid Hazey! I have the Helm 2 and its a great tent. My mate has the MSR Elixir 2, what are you're thoughts on MSR tents as his Elixir 2 seems a really roomy and strong tent, cheers!

[@sam.midford]

Yeah, me too!. I have the Hubba Nx it's ace! Looks similar to the BA Copper and is deffo top quality!.

[@DN4E]

Me and my gf just bought an MSR Freelite 2 2022. The quality is great, the weight (~1kg) is incredible, the price not so much at 470€. Only problem I have with it at the moment is the lack of vents on it. If it's raining heavily you'll have to close it up completely and it does build up a lot of condensation with two people in it in that setting. Woke up to it completely frozen on the inside (and outside) just 5 days ago.

[@Bluemerlehikes]

Glad the lanshan got top place it is an awesome tent and can't wait for this hour video dude. Also hoping for another big multiple day work series this year😁

[@stan633]

Where the hell did you find the Heml 2 @ £163???

[@blade666vamp]

Only just started watching your vids as starting out with wild camping, watched the cape wrath 14 day one first, Yorkshire rules 😁👍🏻

[@Foxingban]

helm compact 1 is the best UK tent for all our wind and rain 1.7kg

[@Uk-AirRifle-Hunter]

Would love a beer & livener with you good sir, great bloke

[@gafinfoulkes3751]

Did I hear there is a 1hr hazzy video coming up? Happy days!! The banshee is my first tent hoping to get out this weekend can't wait

[@J-Walks-007]

😂😂Boom!..get the F in!!…love mine too btw👍🏻

[@kobus8024]

Thanks for video:) Why didn’t the sea to summit make the top 5?

[@uknighthuntingvision93]

I have the Berghaus Cairngorm 2 tent, which I bought from a camping shop when it was closing and it cost I think less than £60 (brand new (3 years ago and stored it lol). I have not used it yet (other than (last week) setting it up in garden to make sure I know how to set it up). But going to try it in about two weeks time on the peak district, for a wild camp. Got to try it, cause it cost pennies and before I go for another tent got to make some use of it me thinks. Great video as usual Haze! Keep up the good work m8 P.S can you explain to my wife (Doctor), why I do not need to take a toilet tent and potty loo with me.................. I know but when she seriously mentions this............ I just can't stop laughing (Her view of wild camping is a 3 Star Hotel compared to the usual 5 Star Hotel! lol A video explaining this would be helpful! lol

[@KramF10]

That's a great tent, served me well. Word of warning though, the cross pole is under immense pressure and snapped on me twice, so maybe just keep an eye on that 👍

[@92Pyromaniac]

Had my Lanshan 2 Pro for about 6 weeks now, still not gotten around to seam sealing XD. I live in a flat with no garden so it's kind of a pain. Not even pitched the bloody thing yet.