Snugpak Scorpion 2 Tent, Set up and Review

[@MrRayMac1963]

I did that “fly first” business the first time I pitched my Scorpion 3, and never did it again. Once it’s in, you can pitch it in the rain, snow, whatever and create a dry space to get into. It impressed me so much I bought a Snugpak Cave for my son and I to take backpacking.

[@kullcraven]

I leave mine in as well these days, makes it alot faster to set up. Thanks for the watch and your thoughts.

[@dancancade7101]

I've had one for about two years now and have used it in all sorts of conditions in the Pacific Northwest. I've tested it in high winds, heavy rains, and in winter conditions. It's well made and has performed flawlessly with no leakage, condensation, or problems with snow load. I leave the two parts attached as it makes setup easier. I can set it up in under five minutes. I would recommend this tent to anyone needing a lightweight, four season, two person, tent.

[@kullcraven]

I agree Dan, it works sweet, i leave it put together when i use it these days. :)

[@elliottwright3772]

Hi, can you give any info on the inner space? I'm 6'4 and have seen numerous reviews saying it's not suited for anyone above 6ft, which seems ridiculous given the 205cm inner length. I know the foot end is lower so will likely have feet pushing into inner, but this doesn't matter as long as it's not touching the outer. I've also seen people say there's not room for two people? Is this true or just typical people being princessy over necessary space?

[@dancancade7101]

@@elliottwright3772 I'm only 5'7" so I don't have an issue, but at 6'4" you might find it a bit tight. I've found it to be wide enough for two camping mattresses, but again it might be a little tight for two larger people. I'm normally solo with my 100 lb mastiff/pitty cross and there's room for both of us.

[@dancancade7101]

@@elliottwright3772 I'm only 5'7" so I don't have an issue, but at 6'4" you might find it a bit tight. I've found it to be wide enough for two camping mattresses, but again it might be a little tight for two larger people. I'm normally solo with my 100 lb mastiff/pitty cross and there's room for both of us.

[@slipnpitch1894]

Had mine a few years now - amazing tent. Torrential rain in Snowdonia - no problem. Its a clever design and has really good headroom for sitting upright at the zip end. Personally the 1 man coffin like tents are too claustrophobic for me and the comfort of knowing you can keep your gear inside is worth it. Lastly, you can cook safely in the 'porch bit' while staying in the tent.

[@kullcraven]

I like mine as well, thanks for your thoughts and the watch.

[@benterwellen]

Great tent for sure, but it took me a long time to put the inner onto the fly, after using i left them together...........now this tent goes up fast.

[@kullcraven]

Yeah i will be leaving it together as well, tho i wanted to share how it is set up :) Thanks Ben.

[@craigbetts1586]

nice tent and another informative video...and you went out today to film this after the snow storm we had yesterday, thumbs up

[@kullcraven]

I went out and filmed this on saturday actually, after that storm. Thanks for watching Craig and it is a nice tent indeed.

[@GadgetMart]

Hi, just letting you know you have the poles the wrong way round. The crook goes at the front of the tent The green pole sits in the green sleeve.

[@kullcraven]

Thanks for the tip, i also leave it all attached to set it up, but i wanted to show all the options.

[@GadgetMart]

@@kullcraven Too small for me sadly. (I have the Scorpion 3) I’m 6’3” my head and feet touch the ends. 😞 Quality is great though.

[@kullcraven]

@@GadgetMart I am 6'1" and i sleep at a diagonal alittle. :)

[@GadgetMart]

@@kullcraven We plan to share it, 2 man tent, (3) Trying to find the perfect tent is a nightmare. Quality/price/weight/size

[@kullcraven]

@@GadgetMart I just reviewed the tangram tent by onetigris i like that tent and two people could use it , but it would be close quarters.

[@vonsprague7913]

Probably the best review I've seen of the Snugpak Scorpion 2. Particularly liked seeing the tent without the inner as that's how I'll use it for most of the year. Thank you

[@kullcraven]

Your welcome and nice to hear that. I actually leave the inner in and pack it up that way. Faster set up but the good thing, is that we use gear the way it works best for us. :) Appreciate the comment and watch.

[@MartyBecker]

Nice review. I bought a Scorpion 3 last fall and really like it. Winter has been light this year so I have not had the opportunity to use it in the snow.

[@kullcraven]

We havnt gotten much snow all winter til the past week or so, we have had to blizzards, and have lots of snow now. lol

[@Edogawa1117]

Nice looking tent. Looks very good. It's always useful to have a fly first setup. Many thanks for your video. All of them are very interesting and informative.

[@kullcraven]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video. This is a nice set up, since the fly goes up first. This is the first time i seen this option in a tent. lol

[@Edogawa1117]

Yeah,you are right. I think the super expensive Hillebergs have a similar fly-first setup as well.

[@randal1470]

Good vid Wayne, interesting tent, I like that the external cover goes up first, I feel all serious tents should be designed this way.

[@kullcraven]

Thanks man, I actually left the lining in, so next time i just put the poles in and stand it up. Appreciate you commenting and your view bro.

[@theronin365]

Can you leave the inner and outer attached for next use?

[@kullcraven]

Yes i leave it attached now , tho you have the option . :)

[@theronin365]

@@kullcraven Thankyou for your reply...Great videos.

[@johnsmith-xh6je]

looks good ! Interesting design, good review too, though I'd like to see the inside for pockets and vents, etc. but I'm 6'3" not sure if it's for me

[@kullcraven]

I'm 6' 1" and it fits me but im head to toe touching almost. Glad that you liked the share. I appreciate the watch and comment.

[@Scouse-Nudist]

This is a really awesome tent, I love using mine. It does have long pockets on the inside and three great vents which have always provided great ventilation. But it's really a 1.5 man tent and its short so maybe look at the Scorpion 3 model instead. I might end up getting the 3 also for more room when I go with someone else

[@PrepperDale]

Nice tent and good review. Question for you Wayne,,,I watched the vid of your knife being made (Bushpoint?) how is it working for you and have you ever done a review on it?

[@kullcraven]

Thank you Dale, this is a nice tent. Love the design. The bush point prototype i have been using for many months and am loving it. The bush point itself is forged, altho the scales are being worked on. So soon i hope to have it in hand.

[@ArikGST]

Can you make an estimate on how long it takes to set up when you are not filming? I am looking for a tent that`s easy and fast to deploy but still packs small and this looks like it could be a good option.

[@kullcraven]

10 mins possibly or less. Its as simple and shoving the poles thru, hooking them, then clipping the inner inside. :)

[@ArikGST]

Kullcraven Bushcraft & Survival Thanks for the answer :) I`ll start looking around if I can find one, Snugpak isn`t that wide spread here in germany.

[@MartyBecker]

German Survivalist I have a Scorpion 3 tent and setup is less than 10 minutes. Faster if you already have the inner part already secured to the outer tent.

[@boomerwithbadhip2603]

It sounds good in theory with the fly up first but you are going to get soaked rolling around on the ground setting it up. I just lay the fly over my tent when I set it up in the rain to keep it dry. It looks like a good tent though I'm just not sold on it being better than a standard tent is all.

[@kullcraven]

It all depends on what ya like, tho you can lay the inner in and lay on that, as you set it up. also 90% of the time you set up before a storm. Its not better , its just different. I like it tho for that option. :)

[@boomerwithbadhip2603]

Your right I didn't mean to shit on the product at all it looks like a good piece of gear. I'm just not sold on the fly first idea.

[@kullcraven]

Oh no , you prefer the old method, its all fine. just different here . :) I prefer large knives others dont, its all good .

[@ZZoutdoors]

Snugpac does make some good lookin' tents,not a bad price ether.Thanks for bravin' the weather! ZZ.

[@kullcraven]

Thank you ZZ, snugpak is known for their quality and this tent shows that . :)

[@kristerberglund4330]

Have you tried to let the inner stay connected to the outer tent? And save some work when putting it up? / Krister

[@kullcraven]

I do leave the inner all set up these days, its good to have that option. Thanks for the watch.

[@dancancade7101]

I've had one for about two years now and have used it in all sorts of conditions in the Pacific Northwest. I leave the two parts attached as it makes setup easier. I can set it up in under five minutes. I would recommend this tent to anyone needing a lightweight, four season, two person, tent.

[@uptrail7169]

Nice lightweight tent! Very good review in the snow.

[@kullcraven]

Thank you, :) I left the inner portion hooked up , so next time i just need to insert the poles and stand it up.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

woohoo great job and step by step instructions sir. I'm old school set up a tarp then tent underneath it. now this makes sense and well made. thanks much sir 😇🤗😇🤗

[@kullcraven]

Thank you, this does make sense to me as well. In a storm i set up a tarp and then a hammock under it as well.

[@tomritter493]

brother that looks like a whole lot of work to it does it hold the heat good ? it looks like a tough tent though you stay safe brother

[@kullcraven]

Its pretty simple and not meant to hold heat. It is meant to keep you dry and windproof. Pretty sweet tent and used by many. ATB Tom.

[@tomritter493]

Kullcraven Bushcraft & Survival never seen one you have to put bucket in IV seen them used on here atb brother

[@kullcraven]

I actually left the liner in , so now just to throw the poles in and stand it up. Totally waterproof and wind proof :)

[@Djentleman511]

Hi Wayne, I was just wondering how this tent did for you in winter. I'm not seeing a lot of negative reviews about condensation, but im also not seeing anyone say if this should be used in winter or not. Obviously its not a true 4 season mountaineering tent but it seems to be very capable. Let me know!

[@kullcraven]

Hello Andrew, in the winter i have had frost in pretty much all of my tents , this one was the same if i remember correctly. I enjoy this tent, tho i been using my geertop mostly these days. I also leave the lining secured in the Snugpak tent, makes for a faster set up. Hope this helps.

[@Djentleman511]

@@kullcraven oh which Geertop do you use? I've been looking at those as well and I'm torn between the Geertop navigator 2+ and the Snugpak scorpion 2

[@kullcraven]

I have a video on the geertop 4 season tent. been using it alot . Really enjoying it as well.

[@brianspencer4220]

Hi Wayne: Quite an innovation, Not quite sure about it. Maybe the Outdoor Adventure show in Toronto will dsplay one Thanks Brian 76

[@kullcraven]

This is pretty cool, i will be using it and a tent that is made for storms , is a tent for me. lol ATB Brian.

[@maritimespook]

love my Snugpak Gear ! the Scorpion is a great tent !

[@kullcraven]

Yes indeed, snugpak is a great gear line.

[@maritimespook]

Kullcraven Bushcraft & Survival ive got the Rocket Pack Getting Here Sometime and its gonna be a great bag to add to the poncho and Elite 3 Bag, thatd be a good bag to try Kull , the Elite 3 with Expanda panel what i got via proforce..something to look into

[@ellisholcomb2299]

thanks looks like a nice tent I appreciate you for taking time to share wish you the best

[@kullcraven]

Thank you Ellis, I like sharing nice gear for folks, to see what is out there. This is well made and cool set up.

[@atomic3431]

It looks great in snow

[@kullcraven]

Thanks i agree with ya .:)

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

the idea is good but the execution needs some work. I am not a big fan on the pole tunnels. then setting up the inner tent looks like a pain. although it would be easy to just leave it all connected and set it up as one unit. thanks for the video.

[@kullcraven]

Yes you can leave it all together, people have mentioned that, or you can use the fly as a shelter in itself, many options.

[@chrisblyth2059]

Once you've attached inner it can stay there to save time next time.

[@kullcraven]

That is what i have done, others like using just the outer or just the inner. :) Thanks for the watch.

[@EatCarbs]

Seems like a pretty nice tent . Thanks for the video

[@kullcraven]

Having a tent that is actually waterproof and wind proof is a huge deal to me. So im really liking this tent. :) ATB

[@billyjoedenny]

wow my friend , a great little tent with lots a potential. one more tarp over those poles on the outside would hold heat .. thanks kull . when your done with it, send it my way. lol. ..bill

[@kullcraven]

This is pretty cool Bill, i'm going to like this year around :)

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Enjoyed the video. Love that snow and the Scorpion tent, quite versitile and roomy. Send me some snow. atb Opal

[@kullcraven]

Thank you Opal, we just got over a blizzard, in my driveway i had 4 ft of snow i had to shovel. That made me know i wasnt young anymore lol ATB.

[@JGBucket]

Great review, thanks!

[@kullcraven]

Your welcome , nice to hear you enjoyed it , thanks.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Good looking tent, Snugpack got their game on IMO. Thanks for sharing the set-up. Get ready for another dump a snow Bro ! ATB " T " God Bless

[@kullcraven]

I have 4 feet of snow in my yard, not fun shoveling lol. It is a sweet tent and these guys have over 30years of experience, that says they have their game on. :) ATB and God bless

[@uncatila]

good action wilderness set up review.

[@kullcraven]

Thank you Patrick :)

[@seanprosser5420]

Hi Wayne, great vid! I've been looking at this tent myself for my shelter gear, so it's nice to see someone local do a review for our area. One thing I noticed with your setup, and it may make your life easier in the future, the kink in the two green poles, is supposed to go to the front, to set the angle for your door (as per the instructions from Snugpak site www.snugpak.com/outdoor/scorpion-2# ) That would be why you were having a bit of a struggle getting the poles to lock on those two front pieces, and may make things easier for you in the future. Keep up the awesome reviews...I've actually decided more than one purchase I was hemming and hawing on, based on your reviews, so thank you!

[@kullcraven]

Thanks , and glad you enjoyed the review. The poles are meant to be in the back, to raise the back up. As well they are bent like that so one can run under the other. I assume you was looking at the drawings, and it looks like the bends are in the front. well the drawings are not the poles, they dont attach to the front porch section at all. I can see the confusion tho. I have actually watched a video where someone put the poles with the bends in the front and it wouldnt work and he had to reverse it, so he said. I did leave the inner part attached, so next time I set it up, all i have to do is put the poles in and stand it up :)

[@yveskc1]

Good presentation. Well explained and like you said, they put thoughts in there product. Thanks for sharing and i hope your not bury under snow??? ; )

[@kullcraven]

Thank you , glad you enjoyed the vid. This is a sweet tent ,that has alot of unique features. The drifts are crazy, I just got in from shoveling my entire driveway , was 4ft high , alot of snow, and shoveling lets a person know your old . lol

[@mr.fisher3973]

Yes it's expensive, yes it's different, but let me tell you it is one hell of tent.

[@kullcraven]

I totally agree:) thanks for dropping by.

[@jeremymccook742]

I loved this tent until I actually laid down to go to sleep and found out, that at 6'2", I'm too long for the inner and couldn't straighten my legs.

[@kullcraven]

I have found that with a few single or two person tents. I usually lay on an angle and they work fine. Thanks for your input Jeremy.

[@danieltillidie964]

That took you forever brother! Setting that up seems bothersome!

[@kullcraven]

That took no time actually, tho recording it takes time. lol camera angles and all that .

[@erniet9323]

Way too complicated and you already know how to do it! Not on my list of easy tents to consider!

[@kullcraven]

I leave the inner part attached then its an easy set up. :) Thanks for the watch and your thoughts.