Cloud Up 3 Tent review (The Best Cheap Ultralight Budget 3 Person Backpacking Tent?)

Looking for an affordable yet ultralight 3 man backpacking tent, then look no further than the Naturehike Cloud Up 3. Trev puts it up and does a first look tent review.
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00:00 - Intro and information
01:27 - Putting Up The Naturehike Cloud Up 3
07:52 - Look inside The Naturehike Cloud Up 3

[@jeremyethridge1934]

It's a great tent, lots of space. I'm one of those people that got it for solo camping with the idea that if you're stuck in your tent for whatever reason, it's nice to have plenty of space to sit up and lounge around. I got the upgraded version with the different fabric (much like the cloud up 2), the gray/red model, and it has a rear vent and additional guy lines on the sides. It's worth a little extra weight imo to have luxurious accommodations.

[@SummitOrNothing]

There you go, its horses for courses as they say lol. Thanks for the feedback!

[@enterprise8979]

What is different about the upgraded version?

[@jeremyethridge1934]

@@enterprise8979 I think the fabric is different, but I don't know all the details. I think there are also additional points for guy-lines. I think the upgraded one has a vent that the standard one doesn't too.

[@Alex-xc8ed]

Love my olive green Cloud Up 2 - just finished doing the NC500 and it was chilly but the tent held up well. Bought it just over a year ago based on your recommendation - thanks! Great channel, great community! Have a great summer!

[@CDPOutdoors]

Nice one Trev. Just ordered one to take my grand daughter bush camping here in Western Australia. Enjoying your video's mate. All the best. Clive. 🤠

[@chrishanssen1980]

Just bought one Trev! Thanks for the review!

[@MrSilver261]

brilliant review thanks im looking into buying one of these just for myself

[@jamesoutdoors.6450]

What a beast, I got the Cloud Up 2 because of your review seeing it survive strong winds, love the tent. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea - was out in mine again last night - still standing against those winds after nearly 3 years!

[@tonyanddeb1012]

Having a night out in my Mongar 2 tonight that I got after watching your videos. Well I got the Cloud Up 2 after watching you and then I liked it so much I got the Mongar! Loving your work mate - keep them coming! All the best from France

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thats great to hear, glad that you're out enjoying the naturehike tents! Take care and thanks for watching!

[@camperp195]

Good to see you back trev,much love to nath regarding moby ❤️

[@BulldogBadger]

Decent looking tent and I love those clips on the corners for the fly.. nice and simple but the ability to tighten on the straps makes them so easy and effective

[@SummitOrNothing]

The naturehike are great tents. I love how easy it is to throw up the cloud up.

[@bialyabnormal]

Thanks for doing those reviews!

[@aabbushcraft]

Looks like a great Tent , nice vid 👍

[@sergeram1436]

Great video again Trev, still remember your Lanshan video and makes me laugh every time . Not a bad tent the naturehike very good weight for 3 man tent

[@SummitOrNothing]

🤣🤣 that was the one tigres tent that I beat up but I've had similar experiences with the lanshan lol

[@lector3332]

Cool tent really like the look of that

[@paulcook2592]

Nature hike do like thier brighter colours says trev with his day glow orange coat on. Love you Trev

[@dougdixonhull]

Great review Trev. I've been looking for something slightly bigger then my Nevis 200 to take my wife and daughter camping. We have a massive 5 man dome tent but was looking for something in-between. This looks interesting. I've also been looking at the Onetigres Backwoods Bungalow 2. Liking the idea of a tent with no poles and ridgeline option.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea i rate the cloud up 2, so grabbed this for family outings, without getting too big. We will see how we all fare once we get it out on the hill.

[@annetaylor7496]

And thanks always Trevor for making these videos for us....it's really appreciated 🏞️🏕️

[@stevewoods9661]

For a 3 man tent that’s a great weight, same weight as the cloud peak 2, great video Trev

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea its amazing for the size. Look forward to getting out in it soon!

[@highlandexplorer990]

Great review. I hope you have a great day

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks very much - and you!

[@razifmahathir2437]

Nice bit of kit and good, initial review. Can't wait to see the follow up in the field 👍. Stay safe 😷 ATVB from a sunny,wet and thundery Malaysia 🏕🇲🇾

[@SummitOrNothing]

I will keep you posted as and when we get out in it! Thanks for watching!

[@razifmahathir2437]

@@SummitOrNothing cheers Trev 👍

[@jmw79]

Great video brother! You made some South Florida fans!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks very much! Plenty of content on the channel to sift through. Cheers!!

[@Hannah-wm6og]

Great video! I got the upgraded version of this tent, too. Needed some extra space for another person and my dog. I haven’t taken it out yet because I’m waiting for the temperatures to rise, but I’m definitely excited for our summer trip with this tent already.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea its definitely good size for the weight and price. Good luck out on your summer camp

[@4039byrne]

How did it go with the tent?

[@rogelicewanders-eastcoast]

Same here, i have cloud up 2 for my backpacking and opalus 3 for family camping.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Great choices!

[@wozwandering4255]

Good size tent Trev be good to see a follow up on the camping experience with your family 👍💪💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea ill make sure we film it!

[@markhiggins3054]

Thank you for your review - did the ground sheet come with the tent or did you buy it repeatedly? Many thanks mark

[@Pebblebuoy]

Great review! I have read somewhere that this tent has a part that can really flap around and at night it can keep you awake - is this the case do you know?

[@seanhannon2379]

Great review, thanks! I've been looking into getting the cloud up 3 for a backpacking trip in Patagonia. We'll be there for a month and a half and will probably only be camping for about half of the trip. I was looking into getting the version of this tent that has the skirt as I thought it might keep the wind out better. I'm not too sure though as I know there'll probably be more condensation with the skirt. I'm also wondering if I could roll it up somehow for more ventilation when winds are lower and give myself the option... Do you think this version without the skirt is alright in high winds or would you recommend getting the one with the skirt for more warmth?

[@raylamascus2296]

I love the nature hike tents are the easiest tents to put up and they’re very good tents. And they’re affordable

[@artbyashley6613]

Its great as a roomy single person if your doing multi day hikes out from a camp base, plenty room for the extra gear you might need if you go do multi munroes in the west coast of Scotland & the rain decides to be your constant companion 😉

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, i guess lots of room to call home for sure.

[@charliec8340]

Great review! Do you have any experience of Naturehike Mongar 2?

[@makinganoise6028]

Great in summer if you know there isn't going to be any rain, as this setup is inner first. I like mine, I got the upgraded fabric, mine doesnt have different coloured poles, so not obvious what end was what, did find it a bit draughty when it was really windy, I use this on my own and sometimes with my Partner, good space, when the weather is clear and warm, I dont even use the outer, and its a good insect refuge.

[@My24hradventure]

I'm the same, I like a 2-man tent. That's why I got the MSR E2. Your tent reminds me of our OEX Coyote 3, which I use when I camp with my 2 boys. But I struggle camping with the kids. Every time they spot a spider they scream. [correction: "we" scream 😜🕷]

[@SummitOrNothing]

I know what you mean - less hastle without the kids in tow too... I must say though, having recently been using the Vik 1 I have enjoyed taking the one man tent out too!

[@MrTomacos]

The most important factor for me is the condensation. I think it would help a lot of people if you slept in tents you review for at least 1 night. :)

[@SummitOrNothing]

Well, the current versions have been upgraded since this tent (second hand) was released, and condensation is not an issue due to the rear window, but to be honest, there is such a decent gap around the underside and with so much mesh on the inner tht I would be very surprised if even this older version had too man y condensation issues.

[@lyspaere]

@@SummitOrNothing Have you tested these tents in the rain? I live in the desert but would love to have the peace of mind that I would still be dry if I went home to the rain and humidity.

[@barrieduncan4835]

Great review, looks an intriguing tent! I like my vango assynt 200, torridon 300, but this looks a good bit lighter. As for your sleeping pads, have you used them much this year? Tried my UL80 a couple of times and been freezing, even with a foam mat underneath - how do you use them?

[@bcamping1]

Put foam mat on top of airmat

[@rafael.0.0.0.0]

How is this tent with wind getting in through the back and front mesh? Would you use it in around 0ºC with some wind?

[@Tench92]

Does this tent fit 2x UL140? Or you got any suggestion of a matress that would fit the whole tent?

[@lyspaere]

I bought this tent and it has been warm and dry through 30F nights...in the desert. I understand that experiences with condensation drip through the mesh ceiling are mixed, but would love to hear more opinions!

[@SummitOrNothing]

There's plenty of experiences on our channel, Hannah! The cloud up has been my go to tent in all weathers!

[@6enic]

My cloud up 3 have 2 window & side guide rope. Maybe its the newer model, idk.

[@luckyguliver]

I put it this tent in the park yesterday. The only issue I've got with it is the floppy side walls. No matter how hard I try I can't stretch enough the side walls. I fear this might cause me a leak during heavy rain and windy weather. What do you reckon? BTW I think you have earlier version of this tent.

[@lee.valley]

on the pics I've seen of the pole at the top that swings up and under, it appears to be set up with it below the main pole.

[@pangpang2258]

Agreed with you Mr. Lee, It is supposed to go underneath the main pole. Otherwise you have to bend the pole more trying to tuck it in.

[@JessopVTS]

How did you fair up on the hills? I'm looking at one of these possibly for me and my two 4, soon 5 yr old kids. Not sure if enough space to accommodate on a camp site if weather is bad.. Can't keep two 4yr olds couped up in a tent this size but equally I I want to avoid a huge tent with a typical living area. Unpractical for carrying

[@peesua]

The Opulas 3 would've been a good buy for family use too, due to the added bonus of an enormous porch.

[@IgnacioGlezCllo]

The Opalus 3 I’m really tempted by. We now have the Sierra Designs Meteor 3, but if I ever did an extended through hike with the fam, I’m def getting something like the Opalus.

[@nunyadambidniss]

The Opulas 3 also looks like it's got more room to me...

[@Destro7000]

Patreon exclusive extra: Trev reviews the trampoline

[@SummitOrNothing]

Great idea! 🤣🤣

[@mudsweatandtrails]

Mind your dodgy knees Trev 😂

[@iyetisnipe]

Big fan of this tent, I've got the "upgraded" version (Unsure of what changes they made to this from the regular) First trip out had 75kmph winds, this thing held up fine once I tightened up all the guylines. Good ventilation, very spacious :)

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, they are great tents for the money, great weight for the size and great resistance in the weathers too.

[@luckyguliver]

Was it raining that day too? The only issue I've got with it is the floppy side walls. No matter how hard I try I can stretch enough the side walls. I fear this might cause me a leak during heavy rain and windy weather. What do you reckon?

[@thegroove2000]

Maybe a tad heavy for serious long hiking walking excursions but very good value tents non the less otherwise.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea - if you did take this out to share as two adults, you could always split it down - works out about the same as two or one man then. I wouldnt take my kids too far if I'm honest though... sounds too much like hard work lol

[@matthewwakeham2206]

Looks a bit fiddly if it's blowing a gale with sideways rain. Plus its inner up first. I'm looking at it from an expedition tent for inexperienced campers point of view. Does it come with safety glasses for when you're putting the poles up? Looks very nice once it's up. Just need to take Trev with you to put it up and take it down.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Not really been an issue. I have used the 2 man version of this tent for 4 years now in all sorts of weather. It actually got hit by 60mph winds alongside an MSR Elixir, the Elixir buckled and required replacement poles, the cloud up sprang back to life. Also, you can put it up the outer first if you wish, you can set it up like a tarp if you wanted too. The upgraded version comes with additional guy lines to the sides to hold it up in the wind and with the rear window as i mention in the video. Its actually one of the easiest tents I have to put up on my own, but if you feel that you're not man enough for it, you can hire my assistance for a small fee lol

[@matthewwakeham2206]

@@SummitOrNothing I was just idly speculating whether it might be any good for Ten Tors or d of e. Probably okay for more experienced participants.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Looks good tent trev I have 2 kids and me for camping looks big can you get 3 matts in there ? I have the ul80 as well was thinking of getting the kids the same mat as me ? Atb Graham

[@SummitOrNothing]

We have other mats we usually take family camping to be fair, they are more like mattresses that would fit us all on. Not sure if you would fit 3 ul80s.

[@JasonChiuTO]

I believe this is the regular Cloud Up 3, I have an "upgraded" version on Amazon which has the vent. Quite confusing actually.

[@iyetisnipe]

I think this is the newer model, the first design had a slightly different frame, pegs, and even the clips that attach to the frame were different too! I could be wrong however :) Edit: I've just gotten to the section w/ the vent that's missing, looks like this is the older model, or at least an inbetween haha.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, this was a bargain second hand, so I am pretty sure the older model. I have the upgraded cloud up 2 which also comes with the rear window, as I mentioned in this video.

[@LOFIGSD]

How does this cope with rain coming at you sideways, seriously considering, but noticed the Gap at the bottom of the outer, thanks

[@LOFIGSD]

Update, great summer tent, and good condensation handling, a bit draughty for Winter Camping, not 3-4 season, my limbs are all the same colour, so not easy to know back from front the first time, bookmark this video, as the instructions for erecting it are useless, very light, so be careful erecting it in high winds.

[@HikeCamp]

I have found for me that a one person tent is too small for any gear, a two person is a one person and that 3 person would perhaps be a decent two person... But just my humble opinion which counts for little...LOL

[@arranbailey4818]

Huge!! It's like my cloud up 1 on roids.!!

[@hArtyTruffle]

That’d be big enough for you and Nath. You could “share the load”. Unless it’s impractical for either of you to share your sleeping space for whatever reason. I know I like to have my own space but on occasion it might be handy to carry less weight... I must say those Naturehike tents are well easy to erect. I have their folding camping chair and their inflatable sleeping mat, and they’re good. Great price too.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yes we did share a Vange mirage 2 man tent once before on Cadair Idris for that exact reason, so this could be a larger option for that... about the same weight too I think.

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@SummitOrNothing OK, so you don’t mind sharing a tent. That’s good because it would make for more banter 😬

[@no1brightonian425]

Yes mate, Cheese!

[@zachsheffee8458]

This tent was listed at $159 in the US.

[@shr0m]

Where can we buy the new version in the UK?

[@SummitOrNothing]

Heres a link to the upgrade from amazon - amzn.to/3p46PBG

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Will we see Mrs Summit or Nothing on a camping trip? xx

[@SummitOrNothing]

Oh I hope so, Rachel. Another episode of Struggling for Nothing too at some point 🤣🤣

[@bidufree]

Nice review. Gives us an idea about how the tent looks, but you make the same mistake as many others, you judge the size of the tent by your own size. That's perfectly ok if you're just testing the tent for yourself, but since I don't know how tall you are, it doesn't help me deciding if the tent is any good for me or not. :) Would be great if you also measured the tent. Naturehike is infamous for making their tents smaller than stated in the production info. Cheers, and thanks otherwise for lots of good reviews!

[@TimmyBobinson]

Afternoon mate. I take it that you're safe from Nath's gas today? ;-)

[@SummitOrNothing]

🤣🤣

[@brianmorrison9168]

Assuming mum and dad are on the two Trekology mats ... there isn't much space in the middle for the kids

[@SummitOrNothing]

We have a larger mat that we usually use for family camping, more like mattresses... in the past we have fit us all in a smaller tent on that. The trekologys were here as part of another video I filmed at the same time, but thought would demonstrate that with two adults there would still be room to stash gear.

[@mtssman]

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[@SummitOrNothing]

Hit the nail on the head then Tommy lol

[@damianszumigowski7330]

How tall you are?

[@SummitOrNothing]

5'10

[@Matt-uw9rb]

Is this the original or upgraded version?

[@SummitOrNothing]

This is the original version, I believe the newer model has more tie off points and a rear window.

[@Matt-uw9rb]

@@SummitOrNothing speed on that reply! cheers mate, reason I ask is because it's £89 on Amazon Prime for the original version

[@SummitOrNothing]

@@Matt-uw9rb yea I've seen that, its a good deal and to be honest, i am more than happy with ours. Great tent whether the upgrade or not.

[@BulldogBadger]

1st 🤘😎🤣

[@SummitOrNothing]

🤣🤣

[@BulldogBadger]

@@SummitOrNothing and still no sign of Teainvalhalla 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@KarlsBerg87]

2.4 kg for a 3 is crazy heavy. The sweetpoint is 1300-1500

[@KarlsBerg87]

just to complete: Big Agnes wall 3UL, MSR freelite 3, etc..

[@steveb1972]

Great tent. Shame it’s inner first. Not British weather friendly!

[@SummitOrNothing]

You can actually put them up outer first. I did a video on it with the cloud up 2.

[@steveb1972]

@@SummitOrNothing good! I’ll check out your vid! 👍🏻

[@zachsheffee8458]

That antique wall would probably be torn down in the US. For safety reasons”!!

[@annetaylor7496]

8th😆👍.

[@georgedpost]

Leave that set up in the garden, maybe the kids will want to camp out. Than you and the misses can have a candlelight dinner.

[@SummitOrNothing]

HAha! Believe me George, we would get more privacy sticking them in front a screen than sticking them out in a garden - they'd be in and out constantly, bickering, squabbling, telling on each each other... Ive been there and done that lol.

[@jeremynewell9903]

Man, wife and 2 little kids? I dare not suggest that!

[@lifeontherocks7441]

Only tuned in to see you beat the shit out of it with a hiking pole. Very disappointing 🤣🤣

[@SummitOrNothing]

🤣🤣🤣 Sorry mate lol

[@MrDunk66]

No need to fork over your lawn 😂

[@SummitOrNothing]

🤣

[@bigwestreviews4933]

Any chance you can learn a different accent lol? You have good content British accents are the absolute worst. African, Australian, American, Latin American would be so much better.