Stuck in a Halfords Tent in the Rain for hours

Rain is coming! Time to pop to Halfords Autocenter to grab some budget Camping Gear and see if it holds up over night.
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[@joeholm4591]

Translations; 2 person tent means one person, 3 person tent means you and your gear, 4 person tent means two person tent.

[@lancerevell5979]

Yep, that's what I figure too. Of course, I am 6'4", and "bigger than the average bear"! 😅

[@richardsaunders4814]

Same as intex mariner boats etc always go one up to be comfortable It’s worth it.

[@tracycc123]

I agree.

[@sioklinlim7218]

Thanks Joe . Good to know.🎉

[@neilpountney9414]

@@lancerevell5979 :)

[@Rogue0DK]

Anyone else come to to this channel for the soothing sound of rain ?

[@denzilwilson37]

I have no interest in camping but I do find him relaxing and the camera work is phenomenal.

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

Yes..be cool,if he just lay there quiet ,n we all just listened to the rain ..

[@fastasfox]

​@Cazgirl-hq4hi You can get the sound of rain on youtube that plays for several hours.....so you can go to sleep to it...lovely.

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

@@fastasfoxthank you 👍

[@Rogue0DK]

@@fastasfox lol I know. I was kinda kidding. But I do like the sound of rain. Thx. :)

[@mattsnowden973]

Being someone who works for Halfords I find it funny watching you in a tent that I wouldn’t recommend, unless you are using it in summer when it’s dry, Halfords does sell some pretty good tents through the website but not in store. I do also have a Halfords tent that we have used an awful lot and it’s about 15 years old and still good, but it is a 4 man tent and better built. We do actually sell some good camping stuff but we do sell some pretty cheap stuff too. The headlight you used though is more designed for running so that you are visible hence the red light on the back. It is nice to see other people’s review for things that I personally don’t rate and their conclusions are pretty similar. Thanks Andy for the great videos.

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

That’s what I thought on a bike it’s like a little brake light lol.

[@classicscustomsandhotrodso600]

To be fair, Pommy Land only has one season.

[@twaito]

​@@classicscustomsandhotrodso600😂 cheeky ozy bastard. We've maybe got 3. 1 more then you anyway, whatever state you're in.

[@jameswellman525]

Shut up Kevin!

[@grandmasmagic3858]

@@classicscustomsandhotrodso600 chuckle...

[@oakdalecarl9976]

I must admit that I now do all of my camping in my chair watching your channel (which I thoroughly enjoy). Yesterday my son-in-law and I toasted you with a Neck Oil that he brought back to the US (daughter and son-in-law musicians that play at a number of jazz festivals in the UK). Thanks for providing enjoyable and informative content.

[@grandmasmagic3858]

yup..we're armchair campers..chuckle...

[@deejaymalta]

Hunker down and have a few Step 2s! Nice relaxing Camp, thanks Andy!

[@hmmmvodka]

Had a halfords 2 person tent now for 15ish years. It's great. No faults no problems . Perfect for campsites😊

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

I got add this second comment ..it’s reminds me camping in Brighton camp site ,it was on a slight hill..we pitched a tent bk in the 70s..it was pouring so hard and could feel the rain running under the tent down the hill,while next door tent,a bloke was blowing up a air bed by mouth n his mate strumming a guitar at 12 ock at night ..what a combination of sounds lol..I miss camping love smell of egg n bacon cooking on camp stove,n a mug tea..they were the days 🇬🇧

[@R8VeeTen7333]

Camping for two nights in Glen Coe tomorrow after a long drive up from Hereford with friends. The issue is, I have recently moved house and my usual tent is buried deep in a storage unit and this was a last minute road trip planned 2 days ago. In the shed I have this exact Halfords Dome XL which we used as a storage tent last summer. Wish me luck 😂

[@johnscotland3744]

Rains gonna be the least of your worries over next few days in Scotland. Buy some Smidge midgie repellent from the garage at Ballachulish or newsagent at Onich (2 miles past Glencoe). Thank me later😂

[@spookysworld]

I absolutely love your content. Thank you so much for the artful camera shots too. And the recipes too. It's 115° today so I'll live vicariously through you.

[@Hythyr]

I understood the Dire Straits comment!! LOL! This video shows that even cheaper equipment can still make for a fun trip. Thanks Andy!

[@loredanadincu7930]

No the only thing these videos do is to show him complaining about cheap tents. Tents he knew before he bought that aren't up to his standards.

[@Hythyr]

@@loredanadincu7930 it seems like he was still having a good time, even with the rain.

[@janeoliver3000]

Lol I got it too😂

[@jmfarouche6688]

@@loredanadincu7930atleast he tried it so you won’t have too! So count your blessings or go watch a fake review elsewhere- one that says ooh this is so wonderful, and you spend your $$$ and have a shit time! Enjoy

[@grandmasmagic3858]

what it also shows @@loredanadincu7930 is what to expect when you purchase gear like this yourself..so you are informed enough to decide will I/won't I..and this equipment will be fine, as long as you are camping in dry weather...

[@Nobby77]

You are a gent Andy, and a massive thank you for the donation. Those tents are always a gamble

[@paulb5924]

My grandfather was nicknamed Nobby. Never found out why. Can you shed any light on this? Shall take a look at your channel - sounds like an adventure.

[@simongeorge3643]

@@paulb5924in the forces many years ago anyone with the surname Clark was known as Nobby Clark

[@Nobby77]

@@paulb5924 was his last name Clarke

[@ElizabethEllenCarter]

@@paulb5924 Nobby is the diminutive form of the name Norbert.

[@paulb5924]

@@ElizabethEllenCarter thanks for the information. Yet he was not a Norbert. He was an Ivor. The mystery only gets deeper ...

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

I bought a Halfords tent when I was living in Horsham , sussex . We drove down to Buckfasliegh in Devon . got the tent out of it's bag and started to try putting it up only to find there were no loops for the poles to go through, they had not been sown on . Luckily there is a camping shop a couple of miles away in a place called Ashburton so we went and bought another one . Lesson learnt , if you buy a new tent do a test run at home

[@jmfarouche6688]

So sorry, but that is hilarious. I hope the original seller made good on your purchase

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@jmfarouche6688 They did , I got a full refund and as it turned out a much better tent from the shop in Ashburton

[@DianaW3431]

Oh yeah, a test run at home just makes sense to make sure you've got all the equipment and the right tools. There are plenty of things that can try your patience otherwise.

[@fromthegamethrone]

Camping (or anything) basics 101, always do a full kit inspection before you leave!

[@Him_He_Me]

I remember I only had enough money to get this car tent. I bought it along with a few things like seats, little table etc. When it arrived, it was missing the actual poles that held the tent up. No matter how much back and forth I did, they couldnt just mail me the darn poles. Not Halfords tho.

[@bettyvarone4420]

You are a trooper with all the rain camping, I am originally from New Jersey and camped in old canvas tents in the rain, always rained there too, you cooking is fabulous and my dear friend no longer with us is from Kent, I learned so much from her from cooking and making scones and the best cup of tea.

[@MBAdoptableDogs]

“Looks like I’m in Dire Straits” . . . Too funny!

[@888johnmac]

lol .. the ' money for nothing ' headlight

[@Shane_Marsh]

Is the Dire Straits headband for a bike with the rear light ? 😂

[@Shane_Marsh]

Remember the Dire Straits and Chris Rea collaboration, they were going to call themselves "Dire Rea" 💩

[@peterfagley772]

Thank you Andy for an other example of grace under fire in the wild’s of England’s woods!! See you next time.

[@drobinson8080]

Thanks for inviting us along ..it always feels like we're with you ..

[@JimFixedIt4Me]

Love how you got away with nicking the tent!

[@paulkeith9680]

It'll be an offshoot of GTA - GTT!

[@f4tc0w]

" I've just noticed they've left the security tag on" sounds exactly like what a tent fhief would say

[@paulkeith9680]

Would a self respecting tent thief pinch a cheap one from Halfords?

[@GodSaveTheUnitedStates]

​@@paulkeith9680May have been the only one he could fit down his pants, lol.

[@abouttheedge4152]

He could have just not filmed that bit... he teasing us...

[@Shane_Marsh]

The algorithm blessed my with your channel when you built the log cabin. I've finally completely caught up with every video and you are my favourite camping KZbinr. Such calm, quiet, and thoroughly entertaining videos. Many thanks 👍

[@staceylovebeauty724]

I like that u use the trees already down. How you respect nature. It's cool. I am going camping in couple of weeks because of you. Wish me luck. Lol. I'll need it 😂❤😊

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

I like the rainy night ones the best ,thanks Kent .great video as usual,keep em coming 🇬🇧

[@SuV33358]

Me too! 🇺🇸

[@maryscarberry8600]

Thanks for taking me camping with you again Andy! Your the best! 😊❤

[@conniearcher3462]

Scones, clotted cream, jam and tea, and call it a night. Andy you are a super chill!

[@inverandy81]

This maybe all that people can afford, if it gets you outdoors then good, you don't always need expensive kit to get started 👍

[@Weirdqueer]

Going to sleep at 7 am cuz my insomnia is so bad rn. You really help with that. I’m here early for a change!! Hey everyone!!

[@ExCumbrianWanderer-lb5es]

I get like that goto bed at silly times but I don't think mines insomnia mines anxiety & depression up until all hours sleeping until afternoon

[@GodSaveTheUnitedStates]

​@@ExCumbrianWanderer-lb5es You're not alone. I'm definitely in the same boat as you. Might be different circumstances that brought us there but here we are none the less. Don't give up on your anxiety and depression. And always remember it's always darkest before dawn. God bless you and keep you. Greetings from Alabama.

[@fishngolf2]

Thanks, Andy, for today’s vid! One of the few channels I check immediately upon seeing there’s a new entry! ❤️

[@tsrgoinc]

I want camping as a kid in the 70’s many times, we spent most days in the tent due to it pissing down with rain, those were canvas cotton tents back then so after about 2 days of rain and I’m not sure if it was wetter inside our outside the tent!

[@Soulshine00]

I feel so much "cool crude grandpa" from this. This is the man im looking for at the barbeque

[@danielsweeney6742]

I hear ya! Also as kid spent sometime in a heavy ass canvas tent. I bet it was 200lb. It did not leak unless you touched the material. Being the youngest of three you know we touched the material. So, yes it leaked.

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

Yeah the old canvas tents are the best ,tho heavy.

[@VengefulSalt1]

Lol! The almost yelling sneezes are the best 🤣 so relatable while camping with allergies

[@misolgit69]

similar quality to those sold by UK supermarkets during the relatively short 'Summer/BBQ/ Gardening' season, I should know...28 years at Asda and whenever they instructed the In Store Handyman to erect display tents he always came to me outside his experience

[@w.scottjones4677]

Greetings for North Georgia, USA. We sure could use some rain here. Send some over when you're not too busy.

[@MegaSusanc]

Awesome as always Andy. Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures ❤ At least the rain gave you a bit of a break. You were able to get out and enjoy a little nature 😊 with all that rain you still managed to make some good looking food yummy 😋. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU

[@devrebrannon395]

Great shout out to the veterans. Keep going out and testing equipment for us. Food looked good. 👍🏻 enjoyed it ! 😊

[@GodSaveTheUnitedStates]

Yes. This U.S. Army combat veteran truly appreciates his commitment to providing much needed assistance to veterans. Those men and woman need that assistance more than most ever realize because we are a hard headed bunch that don't like asking for help. But when the time comes, hopefully someone is there to listen and assist them. Thank you Andy! You're a true gentleman.

[@manitobuckles]

As per usual.....I cant wait to watch this Saturday morning! Always the best content on the tube! Thanks Andy! Many cheers from the Prairies of Canada! 🍻⛺️🇨🇦

[@sammitorn5326]

I’m in AZ USA. 113 is the current temp. These videos cool me off!

[@AjiNoPanda]

I've been rewatching his snow camp videos during this heatwave in hopes that it'll cool me off, haha

[@Kingtrollface259]

There's loads of things you can do to a cheap tent to make it more durable and water resistant, give it coat of fabsil, use a solid plastic tarp over it, buy bivvy T pegs instead of thin ones, get extra ground sheets to give more cushioning and to keep the floor dry.

[@TheInfidel_SlavaUA]

and all that amounts to how much extra cost and work in total? Might as well buy a cloud 2 for 80 euros on sale including ground sheet.

[@Philip_Taylor]

Or just buy 1 good tent to begin with ;)

[@insanitywolf-vh1hn]

Or just don't go camping.

[@avancalledrupert5130]

That would cost more and weigh more than just getting something from vango, karrimor or oex and still not be as good. £100 gets allot of tent fron those brands

[@kearnsey64]

Andy? You're an angel with that headlight!!😂😂😂

[@aletageer6911]

Thanks so much for this video! I live in Alaska USA so I am going to shop at Walmart for camping supplies. Doesn’t need to be fancy with the fancy prices, right! Needs to be functional!

[@alanmoulsdale6172]

Nice video Mate. Thanks. Ive always wondered why a 2 man tents are never realistically big enough for 2 men? Give the zip a rub on a wax candle. It helps with waterproofing. The Dire Straits reference made me laugh.

[@paulm3224]

I like hair channel because I've sorted stealth camping , I take snippets and this dude is ace

[@mafew6461]

Halfords is as Halfords does. As a Spring/Summer campsite camper, I have used Halfords in the past and will again although I have reservations. I bought the hanging light featured and yes, the switch is hard work but I switched it on and off infrequently and I got it on sale for £3. I use their camp bed which I bought on offer for £15 and is very comfy; heavy, but then I don't backpack. Cheers for the videos.

[@tammydee9700]

You're always a joy to watch Andy! Thank you for all you do 😊

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This kit is just the job for a week or a weekend in the woodlands. The fewer times it is packed up and stored away the better. I would not give up my carefully curated kit for any part of this Halfords set.

[@umbrellacorp.]

I absolutely love Andy's channel for Relaxing before I sleep and the rain just makes it better.🏕 🌧

[@Daz555Daz]

My personal pet-peeve with any tent is when the design forces you to have all the doors closed in order to keep even light rain from getting inside the tent. Sure it's fine to be all buckled down when its heavy rain and windy but when it's just raining straight down and not too extreme I want a tent that allows me to leave a door open.

[@mikeblei6870]

We have Halfords in The Netherlands as well. Great shop

[@macsloan58]

I am very glad that I have found your channel. Steve Wallis from Canada quit posting so you definitely fill a void. Thanks.

[@richardshansky3040]

Steve just posted a new video, glamping in a yurt!

[@starcade90]

It's sad, but Steve's channel has gone right down hill..

[@robertlee8400]

I own 2 great tents , ones a 3 man & ones a 4 man & even out of the box I,ll spray a waterproofing on them & every spring I keep spraying water proofing on them every year . My 3 man tent I’ve had it since I was a teenager & it’s still going strong now that I,m in my 50s & just 2 years ago I got a 4 man , both are very light for 3 & 4 man tents & I’ve had them in some really bad down pours & none on then leak a bit . Even solo I like a lot of room in my tents , it makes me feel at home .

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Thanks Andy for sharing this amazing video absolutely enjoyed watching this epic adventure cheers

[@user-dr7uy8kf7b]

Hello from Thailand

[@toneraen3369]

Hello from Norway. The closest I get to camping is through you. You cook a lot of good food, which is tempting to make. Made pancakes with bacon, and bread pudding😉

[@celestecolton1638]

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love watching your videos, the scenery is breathtaking, you enjoy the outside so very much, and it shows, I love the fact that you try out all different types of products and give your honest opinion, which is rare out there in the world, love all of your recipes, I never knew so much amazing stuff could be cooked on a campfire, I will definitely be trying more, cannot wait to see what you putout next, love you and your videos, stay safe and enjoy

[@michellehardman50]

Everyone knows its cream first then jam 🤣 great vid as always thank you ❤

[@daylightdies7194]

Nah has to be Jam first 😁 just my preference

[@joannesmart6021]

Personally, for the best unhealthy scone, I add butter first, then cream and finally jam!…and now I want scones!

[@michellehardman50]

@@daylightdies7194 I feel wars was started on less with jam first or cream 😆🤣

[@LostWhits]

Pretty sure this is a centuries old argument. There is no winning this debate. Just learned to eat what you're given and say thank you either way.

[@jackspnc]

@@LostWhitssame with the pronunciation too 😅

[@robandrews9165]

Great stuff! Thanks Andy 😊

[@paulb5924]

Clwb is Welsh for Club. You know, where the drinks are free 🍹

[@bern84]

Fun and sunshine, there’s enough for everyone

[@mistygroves3503]

There's nothing more cozy than sitting by a little log fire (yep, England in July!) -watching some poor bugger camping in the pouring rain, Andy! It's a nice honest test out of Halfords gear and the tent could have been worse.. Thanks. Hope you dry out!

[@sneezymonkey]

I was conceived in a tent back in 1978. Mum n Dad pitched the tent & it rained non stop that weekend & they 'had to keep warm somehow' 😅

[@jonas_flies]

Thanks for the lovely inspiration! going up to Lappland north of Sweden on Saturday camping and fly fishing

[@TotallyNotBTN]

Yess!! I love ones where you got lots of rain, I feel a bit bad when you're outside haha, but once you're in the dry it sounds so peaceful!

[@wyrmfireno1]

Living in the US we have a few "Halford" style shops depending on where you live that mostly sell cheap tools, but I would have never thought to check them for camping gear other than a cheap tarp and hatchet or the like. Always love the recipes, you make it look so easy making curry or stir fry! I make a huge mess at home and my wife hates when I cook cause I don't clean up till we're done eating. That stovetop oven is really something, I've got to get me one of those. Love the channel!

[@jeebus022]

Living in Utah, it's nice to see a proper scone. The people here label everything wrong and are just bass ackwards about everything.

[@RossMargetts-no1yh]

Jam first! The absolute correct way to do it. Geddon bird 👍🏻👏🏻

[@andrewtucker3943]

What did you do with the rest of the beaten egg? Fry it up as a mini omelette? Save it? Chuck it? Hope you didn't chuck it. "Halfrauds". Heh! Careful, they might sue... Thanks as always for this, very entertaining and informative as well, although I look forward to one of your more elaborate menus soon.

[@bern84]

I also did a little double-take at TWO beaten eggs for that egg wash 😂 I’m sure it became a pre-brekkie snack

[@chadrossiter156]

I love watching your videos I have to stop at times to convert some things to American math lol not a big issue keep posting the great content.

[@BrianDauzat]

Hello Andy, I can see the light from your head lamp from here in Colorado, USA. We love your adventures, cooking, and gear reviews. Cheers!

[@user-tc8jp5zt8g]

Tagine cooking please, if your taking requests and haven’t already, I haven’t got through all your videos yet (I will). Obviously a delicate item to transport but I think it would be fun. Had many a happy holiday in a Halfords tent when kids were young and I didn’t know or couldn’t afford better, I thought all tents had those faults !

[@cgoodindragonheart]

Hello from the US just wanted to say I've really enjoyed watching your videos, I saw one that was 5yrs ago you look different with long hair good just slightly different 😊 thank you for sharing your experiences

[@dribrom]

We have a similar store here in Sweden called Jula. Sells allot of outdoors things, inc. hunting rifles. But also bicycles, work cloths, tools, and so on.

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@DeltaMikeTorrevieja]

Two man tent? My arse. Good video. Thanks.

[@ryanintopeka]

Someone who has time and editing skills, I emplore you: pretty please do an edit of clips of Andy saying “ooo yeah” after his first drink of tea. I need it.

[@bern84]

My favourite is after his first sip of hot chocolate he always says “that’s a sweet kick!” 😂

[@TeresaCristello]

And his "ummm not bad" after his first bite of food. Lol

[@gloomsouls]

As someone who loves the rain I often wish I could return to the old country and so does my Welsh, English and Scottish side!

[@DJGeeks]

It’s amazing I got near enough the exact version of this tent when I went to Glastonbury in 2017. It was bright orange. Did the job but the condensation in the morning was a nightmare. Didn’t rain much though. Had an inflatable bed which did deflate every morning and gave up in the end. Used to sleeping on the ground but boy my back hurt after 5 days ha. I think I still have the tent somewhere in the cupboard.

[@crocsmart5115]

Not c.l.w.b Andy,it’s clwb Tropicana like a Cymru Wham!! 😂😂

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your experience of being stuck in a Halfords tent in the rain for hours captures the unpredictable adventures of outdoor life, showcasing your resilience and ability to find moments of joy even in challenging circumstances. And I am Floating Village Life In From Viet Nam

[@aquaandfieldsports]

You sick bastard…… it cream first then jam 😂

[@DianaW3431]

I always enjoy your videos. My parents took us tent camping growing up, and my husband and I continued the tradition with our family to tent regularly. Health issues have kept us from doing that for several years now, so it's fun watching your videos and getting the experience vicariously.

[@nealmacdonald8191]

In Canada we call your "toasty" a Grilled Cheese sandwich.

[@fromthegamethrone]

Never understood that as they're fried not grilled 🥹

[@nealmacdonald8191]

@@fromthegamethrone Because initially they were grilled, and you can still make them by grilling

[@rialobran]

Congratulations on getting the jam/cream correct. The cream always rises to the top.

[@vickilahtinen7254]

Thanks for all you share I enjoy it - wish I was out there camping too Have been thinking about how I might do it You are inspiring in a gentle way

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Hey Kent I enjoy your camping videos, you always bring out something new another tent thank you sharing it with me

[@stevandainty9622]

I'll watch you after the England game Andy if that's OK yeah hope we win.

[@MichaelSpeyer]

Epic! Andy taking one for the team and testing out stuff so we don't have to! Thanks man ;)

[@marionbanks-wilkinson8368]

We have a six birth air tent from Halfords and it’s fantastic! We’ve had several family trips and we have no complaints at all. It’s actually really well designed and completely waterproof. We’ve sat through several downpours in the lounge area

[@user-PuppyDan]

Little bit of useless information about halfords history, started life as an ironmongers and it got it's name from the street where the first store opened in 1902. where it progressed from an ironmongers to selling bicycle parts.

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

We have the same kind of shop in Canada called 'Canadian Tire' that sells the budget camping gear also. We call it 'Crappy Tire' for the same reasons you have for Halfords 😛

[@theprodigalson4003]

Your videos have brought me joy. Thankyou for them

[@user-oj2hy2jd3g]

All your food looked delicious. Love your calm nature. Thank you for the video

[@davidmiddleton5121]

Upvote THEN watch :D This is the way :D

[@sallyhobbit1956]

I am now relaxed. Thanks buddy!

[@welshman64]

Loving the channel, love the rain ,on tent,so soothing more please.⛺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙👍🏻

[@Fairylight333]

Thanks Andy, great fun to watch as usual 😊

[@Radiohamlincsuk]

Thanks for another great video Andy ,allways a pleasure to watch

[@neilprichard]

the great british summertime, at least its not wild fires like in Canada at the moment

[@gizzygibbs]

Would never think of Halfords selling camping stuff that’s crazy.

[@pamalou2084]

Hello! Is is always a treat to see a video of yours appear 🙌🏻 I absolutely love watching and learning 😊That oven was brilliant! Here’s to the next video 👋🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊x

[@stephaniewallace9929]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@oversfam]

From what I see....the selections of items you intend to use for this outing will be perfect!

[@thizizliz]

Oooh, that dinner looks terrific. I love veggies. And so do those breakfast pastries. Too bad about the rain. Here in CA it seems cheap tents aren't good in rain and that's pretty much ok because since it rains so rarely here, we don't often camp when it rains. But also yes, slanted sides don't work in the rain since if you touch them, they leak.

[@jae4807]

I always enjoy watching you try out the more inexpensive gear, being in Australia we don't have many of the brands but they are comparable to what you can find here. I was very impressed in your ability to climb out of a small tent and into your boots with such grace😊

[@smithys123]

In all honesty I absolutely love every video thank you very much Andy for your time and information it really is very much appreciated 👍