This is the best review I have found on this combo 👍🏻
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope it helped you make a decision on what to get.
@SA-zs4nm Жыл бұрын
Great video fellow Arkansan
@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have some other backpacking gear videos if youre interested.
@bobbymcdonald43652 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great review, really got me thinking where to spend my money, to lighten up a bit. keep safe.
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18672 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@andrewk55373 жыл бұрын
Good quality review. Great work thank you. I have the Gatewood cape and @ 6' -0" I can just about fit. Despite this, love my Gatewood cape.
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
Right on
@matterisnotsolid82953 жыл бұрын
Just got a cape and accompanying bugnet a few months ago myself. I am of a like-mind, I've tried many different things over the decades. Started out with two person tents that weighed 6 lb. Moved to one person tents that weighed close to 3 lb. Tried Bivy shelters that I liked a lot except the lack of room (can't situp to even change a shirt) and the way you get into them. Tried a hammock for a while. Finally settled on the idea of cowboy camping with the net in good weather and then having the cape obviously for bad weather. Seems like the perfect setup except would be nice to have maybe a little bit more room but there are trade-offs with everything. Seems to be the perfect setup in my mind for backpacking. Oh yeah, you've probably already done this but just in case don't forget the seam seal that. 🙂
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
I really like the idea behind this product but I have switched to the Tarptent Protrail Li and it is my favorite tent type shelter now.
@matterisnotsolid82953 жыл бұрын
@@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867 Wow. That is nice. Didn't even know it existed. My one complaint with that design would be no separate bugnet. I like camping with no tarp when I can but don't like bugs and other things crawling on me if I can avoid it while sleeping. Awesome wieght, not sure how I could ever justify the cost though. Thanks for the tip.
@matterisnotsolid82953 жыл бұрын
@@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867 So after a few days of more research I broke down and bought a blemished version of the Protrail li. Lots of added pluses with only two negatives that I can see. Cost and no separate bugnet. Never would have even know about this unless you mentioned it so again thanks for the tip. Huh.. looking at the time stamp I guess it was only a day. 🙂
@janmariolle3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I have the lunar solo as well as a two door design but this gateway cape and serenity net is my favorite because of its flexibility. The cape works great as rain gear and keeps my pack dry. I keep mine in my daypack as one of my 10 essentials, and have taken it backpacking as well. I really enjoyed your review.
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad you liked the video.
@bryanmckinney72473 жыл бұрын
Looks like a cool set up.
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a pretty cool system. I cant wait to test it in weather and see.
@dirtbagoutside3 жыл бұрын
Just used my Gatewood Cape last weekend in snow.. it was snow and ice packed trails with up to a foot of snow off trail. I used the cape with my Bristlecone bivy and it was perfect!! I posted a short video clip of it set up on my channel. I do have the Serenity net but figure use that in summer months when bugs be nasty. So far, I am loving the Gatewood Cape. Nice job on the review.. good luck with it!!!
@Itstimetogogo3 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks for the content 🙏👍
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@robertfrost51613 жыл бұрын
Suggestion sew a button on net and maybe another one to put in loop problem solved with zingit line would work fine.
@sissydreams74943 жыл бұрын
Great review! I've been considering the Gatewood/Serenity vs the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo tent. I'm looking forward to seeing your continuing reviews of this setup. I'm not sure about the practical use of the Gatewood as a legitimate piece of RAIN GEAR, though. It would seem to be a hassle to setup if it had already started to rain (i.e, you're standing in the rain without any rain jacket). lol However, it's light and VERY packable! Everyone who buys this setup seems to like it, so maybe I should just get both this AND the Lunar? (I wish! hehe) SUBSCRIBED!!!
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
Im not 100% sold on it in a wet environment either. Im sure it would work as a cape and Im sure it would work as a shelter but Im not sure it should be both. I like the looks of the Lunar as well and might try one one day. However I just got my first DCF tent today and Im going out to review it this weekend.
@sissydreams74943 жыл бұрын
@@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867 I'll keep following to see your additional input on the Gatewood/Serenity, as well as the DCF tent. If the Gatewood isn't practical as rain gear, I'd probably go with the Lunar Solo. It's only a few ounces heavier, easier to set-up, has a lot more interior room, and is quite a bit LESS EXPENSIVE. DCF is really cool, but I can't justify the price to save less than a pound and have less durability/longevity. However, both setups are more packable & light weight, if you NEED those attributes. Looking forward to seeing your ongoing content. THANKS!!!
@impermanenthuman84273 жыл бұрын
@@sissydreams7494 theoretically if it’s raining when you get to camp you peg it out from inside, then set up mesh tent from the inside too, a bit cramped but people do it, then if it’s raining when you leave, you pack up all your other things, then the net, then finally unpeg the poncho then head off with the trekking pole in hand, I doubt you’ll avoid all rain, but then it’s just a poncho I guess
@impermanenthuman84273 жыл бұрын
Looks a bit small for anyone near 6 foot tall tbh, the mesh should come with a way to attach it to the inside of the poncho where the loops are, I mean they’ve put the loops in already 🤔
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
It would be tight for someone over 6ft. I have read that some over 6ft. have made it work but I dont know how they did it.
@impermanenthuman84273 жыл бұрын
@@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867 they would need to use the tie-outs at both ends for sure, or a waterproof jacket over their feet to keep their bag/quilt from brushing against the tarp, and a hat draped over their head/face to hold the net/moisture/mosquitos off their head and face?
@ntrprter3 жыл бұрын
Just curious - could you use a couple magnets to "attach" the netting to the outside in order to pull it away from your head and feet? Probably wouldn't have to be super-strong, and possibly wrapped in tape or maybe two tiny soft draw-string bags to prevent material abrasion?? Just a thought? I LOVE this setup - I want to order one myself and try it out soon. Thanks for an awesome review!
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
Something like that would work
@austindory77883 жыл бұрын
It looks kind of tight in there for an extended stay, should that be necessary. How tall are you?
@SimplicityEDC3 жыл бұрын
How tall are you good ser?
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
I am between 5’10” and 5’11”
@krakadzil3 жыл бұрын
What is your height?
@arkansasoutdoorschannel18673 жыл бұрын
I am between 5’10” and 5’11”
@BillKim1 Жыл бұрын
안쪽부터 연결하지 바깥쪽부터하고 기어다니네...
@robertfrost51613 жыл бұрын
Sleep with a truckers hat. That will keep net off your head. How much does it weigh.