Tent Showdown: Dutch Army vs. French F2 - The Ultimate Battle of Outdoor Shelters!

[@jp3rd516]

Duct tape them together for the french dutchman house-tent

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Certainly a way to do it JP 😂. Great to hear from you bud, long time no speak matey. Hope you are well?

[@claudiofabianruiz-o9k]

I have used the one from the French army, with all the same. As long as it doesn't rain you save the situation, it protects you from the wind, a drizzle, you get away from mosquitoes or other insects a little, it makes a night more pleasant if it doesn't rain, if it rains it comes in water, it is a single canvas, and the waterproofness is low

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

If its anything like the Lavvu matey it needs yo be left out in the rain for a few days on its own so that the fibers of the canvas can knit together, try that 👍

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

With the Dutch, poke the ends of the zip outside through the holes. Helps to stop the water following the zip inside.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Top tip there Jim-Bob thanks for that I will try it mate. Cheers for watching mate, Ant 👍

[@housil]

The "F2" ist made from nylon while the F1 was made from cotton/canvas inner tent with an extra waterproof rain fly

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi again, yeah that's right mate 👍

[@boriscat1999]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these two tents. I'm hoping to get the F2 to into the California coastal mountains this summer. The lighter weigh will be appreciated even though that Dutch tent looks awesome.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello there Jon, no problem at all, thank you for watching it pal. Yeah but tents are great but it depends on your needs as to which one you would go for. If you are travelling in mountain ranges then for sure got for the F2,mate. Happy camping pal and hope you enjoy the tent. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@Dutcharmytent]

I love my Dutch Army Tent, I did a video showing the day it arrived and was unpacked. Would not use anything else. Canvas is brilliant if you have not tried it yet.

[@ColinMill1]

From some of the adverts and other videos it seems some F2 tents have doors at both ends and some only at one end.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah I know what you mean, I'd like to get my hands on a two way door version Colin

[@ColinMill1]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Thanks for the reply. I have taken pot-luck and ordered one for £35 but don't know which version it is. I am really only going to use it as a hide for bird photography around the farm so it won't be in for much punishment. From the number of these that are still available in new condition I cant help thinking the French Army were not so much into tents but more into l'hôtel gastronomique 😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@ColinMill1 ahh fab Colin, either way pal I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Haha yeah, there's more than the Dutch Army I think 😄

[@ColinMill1]

@@AntSurviveTheNight It turned up today and I'm happy. It has doors both ends which is good for the photography. No mesh however. The tent itself is spot on 2kg like someone designed it to be so. Poles are 183g the pair with bungee not springs. The pegs are 997g the set - no need to hammer or push - at that weight gravity should set them in with the ground this wet.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@ColinMill1 top notch matey! Two doors just want you wanted eh!

[@ucode1]

I realize I'm "late to the party" but thanks for the comparison. I have the Dutch Army tent (2 exactly-which I did zip together) and have used it in rainy conditions. It did have some leakage at the corners, but after I tensioned the ropes, it stopped. Being canvas, it does get hot in warmer weather. I modified mine using Velcro and mosquito netting over the door. Works great. I'm looking at the F2, and I think I'm going to pick one up, just to have. Again, thanks for the comparison.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Ucode one, thank you for having a watch of the video and glad you enjoyed it. Top tips there mate, I like the idea of a bug net over the entrance 👌. Yeah the f2 is well worth a look. Light and is a good sturdy tent after its been seam sealed. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@desmondbroad1305]

I love my Dutch but never managed stop the leaks at the bottom of zips the bath tub sheet is excellent although heavy..

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Desmond, yeah it's a massive shame because I would use it regularly throughout winter if it wasn't for the leaks mate. Thanks for watching and your comment pal, Ant 👍

[@RJOutdoors]

A great couple of tents there ant. I still can't decide which one to get. I do like the look and space of the French one. Thanks for sharing. Rob

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello RJ I’m very sorry pal just had a look on this vid due to all the comments, I’ve not been notified for ages regarding comments on this vid. Both are great fun mate, I’ll be taking the french out this weekend if it doesn’t rain lol. Thanks man and sorry again, Ant 👍

[@BushmanAOD]

thumbs up mah man, I have both but my Frenchie is the canvas F1 - Im a total canvas fanboy as I feel synthetics just reflect too much light and can be seen between foliage from just too far away to justify the weight difference. Then theres sunlight penetrating in the morning, synthetics turn into a damn oven if its sunny so you have to get up then theres light inside the tent at night, again synthetics turn into large lanterns when lit from inside - whereas a candle lantern under canvas can in some casesnot even be visible from 5 meters away. I used my F1 in the Peak District a couple months back just before lockdown and had to throw a Basha over it as a flysheet which saved me as it rained half the time - but I did have super heavy downpour in my first camp in it and there was only one drip which got sorted once I tightened the guy lines on the ends of the two poles. 07:15 you show the ends of the zips, you are absolutely right BUT, heres the trick, force the ends outside the tent otherwise they work as a drip wick and the water does 100% leak in from those holes. About a UCO lantern in the dutchie, I have an idea (modification) which I've been meaning to do for a while now, when I do I will upload a how-to viddy on it. Yes, the F1 does open up both sides, it helped me on my peak district camp as I cooked on one end (away from the resevoir / cars side so no one saw my tangia flames) and kept the other end for checking out the views etc! nice video buddy catch you soon

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Bushman, a great comment mate fill with information. Canvas is just the best isn’t it, certain tents/shelter made out of canvas can be quite light. One of these I think is the Lavvu, lots of people say they are heavy but to me it weighs no different to my Vango Banshee. Your dead right regarding all of your comments about synthetic and the one that gets me the most is the lantern issue. I love having either a UCO or a storm lantern but you can’t with synthetic. I have a 4 season synthetic tent that I got rent with but here’s the thing, it’s white and you see it from miles away when you have a lantern inside it lol. The canvas F1 sounds very nice and like the tip about cooking one end and views the other if your in possible view of people. I’ll look forward to seeing what you do with the Dutch. Thanks again for a awesome comment mate, Ant 👍.

[@BushmanAOD]

@@AntSurviveTheNight All good buddy keep well and catch you later

[@TinyBoatConcerts]

In the Army me and my buddies have fit 3 guys under a poncho shelter, just absolutely nut to butt lol. You could comfortably fit 2 guys in the Dutch tent and compared to typical field sleeping, that would be a mansion haha!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Connor, I'm so sorry that I've not replied to you soon, KZbin had nit informed me of your comment, apologies mate. Haha yeah I can imagine that would have been a very tight squeeze pal 😆. Yeah the Dutch is very large length wise but quite small width but still room for two for sure. Thanks very much for watching and for commenting. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Nice one Ant 👍. Two good bits of kit. Love the look of them both 👍. Nice review fella. I like the simirality of them lol 😃😃😃😃

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

RickT Outdoor Adventure haha I still can’t say it mate, think I made it up tbh 😂. Yeah I’m the same, they both have a place with me, both fun tents. Thank you man and thank you for watching 👍

[@trentnichols5075]

Great video. I got access to the F2, idk the Dutch Army. But I think I’m going to get a F2 now. Never gave it a second look till I this video popped up. Very cheap here in the U.S. too. Thanks for the no frills good info video.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Morning Trent, thanks mate for watching and glad I could help. Just make sure if you purchase one to seem seal it before heading out in the rain mate. Both are very cool tents aren’t they. Thanks again, Ant 👍

[@denniswilson7825]

Got to use a tarp with the Dutch tent with rain. Over here in the states the French F1 tent is what's being mostly sold. Another reviewer tested the F1 in the rain and it leaked a lot (far worse than the Dutch tent). I'd use a tarp with it to, if it might rain.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello again Dennis, is it the canvas F1 mate? I recorded a recent video but the footage was way too dark but found that the Dutch tent did leak massively under heavy rain fall which lasted all night. A massive pooling at the foot of the shelter wet my bag pretty badly. Definitely pack a tarp haha. Thanks mate for watching and for your comment, Ant 👍

[@karlo8093]

Thanks for the demo. Have never seen the Dutch army tent. I think it has a pretty interesting design. Seems kinda unique. I have a Hillary Tent I bought at Sears in the early 1980's that looks very much like the French tent, a few little differences, but very similar. I like it pretty well.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Karl, yeah it's a very good tent mate just needs a little modification. They are a fun tent to own and look smart. Thanks again for watching Karl 👍

[@keithoutdoors4622]

F2 for me, got a Dutch army tent and its too heavy so I think I’ll be looking for the fresh one. Nice one Ant 👍

[@keithoutdoors4622]

Sorry typo, not fresh, french 😂

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Keith, thanks man. Yeah you know how heavy they feel don’t ya! A ton weight it feels mate. You’ll like the F2 just make sure you seem seal it bud. Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@barnyification]

Excellent vid sir. Love that Dutch tent as you said a really cool traditional tent... ✌️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Barny, I’m so sorry I’ve just seen the comment, I’ve not received any notifications for this video since I last answered a comment ages ago. Yeah they are a fantastic tent, very fun mate. Thanks you very much for watching, Ant 👍

[@markthomas2436]

I like the French tent better. In the Dutch, you have to lay your head in a part of the tent where there is not a lot of headroom. The French is your basic A frame;-- about 5 by 7 and around 40 inches tall. That is a trail tent, basically. A pup tent or scout tent. My favorite if it has mosquito screens. A few versions of the French DO have those screens.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Mark, thanks for your comment. What I like about them both is you have the room to sit up in both. This feature is sorely missed on a lot of tents that are the same weight as the French or heavier. The French is a good go to tent for the summer and you can cope easily in it with the winters we have over here. It’s a lot lighter than the Dutch too. Thanks once again Mark. Cheers, Ant

[@TheCooperman666]

Thay both leak in the rain i have found, look out for the poly cotton F1 on military mart when its back in stock. Thay are still good summer tents.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah they do Coop 😞. Yeah the F1 is smart, it’s on my radar 👍. Thanks for watching mate.

[@BushmanAOD]

Ja I have the F1, its an all season tent in my opinion, I've had it in torrential downpour for a few hours and only had one small drip which was sorted after tightening guy lines - Ive got the video up on it if you wanna check? At £25 from MM it's a damn steal, I might grab another cheers

[@DesGreene]

Nice review. The Dutch one looks cool as anything. The Dutch hooped bivis are a great piece of kit also.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Des, really sorry pal I’ve just seen this comment, I haven’t been getting them for this video for some reason. Yeah the Dutch hooped bivi looks awesome but it’s quite expensive isn’t it now, I’d love one though. Thanks pal for watching and once again sorry

[@DesGreene]

@@AntSurviveTheNight No worries mate. My notifications do the same. I ended up buying a Dutch Army hooped bivi. Cracking bit of kit👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I bet mate, the look smart Des 👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Interesting video mate, both look cracking tents, the French probably suits me more because it's lighter and I'm lazy , the added mesh is good too to keep those little vampires out , good vid mate, ATB 👍⛺

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Gaz mate, I’m really sorry pal but I’ve just not been getting these comments for this video, I have load I have unanswered. Yeah both are great but the French is light as a feather lol. You’d really like it mate. Thanks for watching pal and sorry again 👍

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Nice review Ant, both tents largely condemned by most people, but the French vented tent for summer would be a great anti bug space even if plagued with condensation at dawn I understand? My choice would be go French😎h ha , great share. Harry

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Harry, thank you for watching mate. Yeah they are both fair weather tents I’d say lol. People do say the Dutch is a winter tent which I can see but needs modding before I’d even consider using it in bad weather. All the best mate, 👍

[@forddude1976]

You can get a dutch tent with storm flaps wich make them water tight they cost a lot more if you can find one but it's well worth it it's a great tent

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Ford, yeah I’ve just recently seen that type. I’m thinking I’m gonna buy a second tent and cut it up to make the flaps myself mate. They do look good don’t they. Thanks for watching pal, Ant 👍

[@BinManSays87]

Have another look for Dutch tent mods because I've seen a guy with two pitched together with a log burner in one side and bedding in the other man

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Dave, yeah I've seen that mod, looks ace don't it pal. Thanks for having a watch 👍

[@billrivenbark8983]

My F1 has a fly that’s made of a tarp type material so it’s probably at least very water resistant where as the F2s is canvas and will need treatment applied.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Bill yeah I’ve heard the nylon F2’s can be bought with a tarp. The canvas ones just need to be weathered. Leave them out in the rain and sun for a few days and it won’t leak 👍. Thanks pal for watching and for your comment, Ant.

[@derekstynes9631]

Good Demo and That Deserves a Like and a Sub for Your Time and Effort .

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Derek, thank you very much, glad yiu enjoyed it and big thanks for the sub. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Apologies, had to wait for Michelle, she wanted to watch too!! Really enjoyed it, good to see you back in the woods - T 🙂

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I though Michelle didn’t like watching camping videos lol she must be being slowly converted mate haha. Thanks mate yeah it was great to be out again and pitching up 👍

[@neillovell9003]

Great vid mate 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Neil mate

[@lauriebloggs8391]

There is a variant of the Dutch tent that has flaps over the zips......no leaks. I also made a hanging loop in the apex for a candle light. Yup it is stupidly heavy!!!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Laurie, ahh is that a mod or actual tent? Yes, mine is in need of a loop, I miss not having my UCO when I take it out. Thanks very much for watching and your comment. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Hiya, the flap covers are a genuine variant...not always so easy to find one though. MM did a search for me, as I asked for one specifically.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh right ok I get you I’ll look in to that thanks Laurie 👍

[@lauriebloggs8391]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Can I email you pictures? Would they be helpful?

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Sure thanks, my email is in my About section on here mate

[@markbailey2981]

Nice one Ant.... great video and comparisons mate 👍. I prefer the look of the Dutch army, but would probably go with the French for the weight. I wouldn't mind a Dutch army hooped bivi. They seem to come and go quick!! Thanks for taking the time Ant.... have a great week mate, all the best, Mark 😀🌲🔥.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Mark Bailey Hi Mark, hope you’ve had a good weekend mate? Yeah you think like me mate, the Dutch looks the part but I don’t think id get very far with it lol. Yes the hooped bivi is great but quite expensive aren’t they. It’s on my list to get one though for sure. Big thanks to you bud for watching and same to you, have a good week bud 👍

[@housil]

Where did you find the F2 with that mash? I´m looking for one of those. Mostly they come without that mash door

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Housil, yeah I bought it off Ebay. £29 for a decent tent, make sure to seam seal it before heading out in the rain though. Thanks very much for watching mate . Cheers, Ant 👍

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

my F2 in OD green was delivered today. Brand new, unissued, But was without the mosquito netting doors. So I'll have to fashion something for it. Mine has zip doors at both ends. From what I've read, there's not a lot of consistency in the options.... Nice video. Cheers from the States

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Barone, thank you for your comment. Yeah I have heard that a lot that you can't always get the bug net in them. Does yours have the netting down each side? I hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think of it will you pal. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@@AntSurviveTheNight If you are talking about the mesh that is at the bottom sides of the tent, that has the Velcro cover that you can open/close, Yes mine has that, as well as the mesh vents at the top of each door. The Manufacturing tag inside reads 1993. Later this afternoon I'm going to set it up in the yard and give it a good once over. I'll seam seal it, and use a Basha for the added bit protection. I got mine from an online military surplus store that gives "points" for every $1 you spend, so I had 30 points/$30 on account. I only ended up spending $39 (which included shipping) so I got a bargain !

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Sounds like a plan that mate. Yeah I seam sealed mine last year and worked a treat. There a video on it on my channel if you fancy a watch mate 👍

[@Conny79]

Great review, also like the bloopers at the end. Wonder if anyone saw it lol

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha hey Leon yeah I had to stick them in. Thanks bud for watching 👍

[@CorySee]

Good stuff brother keep em coming

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey there Cory, thanks man, I keep popping them out don’t I lol

[@dyonusischannel7115]

great vid as always

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Paul, thanks mate, good of you to pop by 👍

[@fleotusbing]

Great review....informative and entertaining. Thanks!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Fleotus, thank you mate and thank you for taking the time to watch and for your comment. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@kingplayze914]

Nice! Cheers mate.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

No worries matey, thank you!

[@Thedagda801]

Good review!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks very much Daga 👍

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

Great little video Ant. I've always wanted one of those Dutch tents. Love the French army tent since we camped and I got a good look at it. No Italians this time? Still seems strange hearing people mention my name of a video by the way 🤣.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha Yeah it sounds weird when you hear your name doesn’t it. Like I say a like them both, there’s a time and a place for both of them, worth getting each I’d say. Thanks Mike 👍

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

@@AntSurviveTheNight if I bought more I think Sarah would kill me 🤣

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

The Cheshire Wanderer I know the feeling but I do want one of them 3x3 tarps of yours haha

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

@@AntSurviveTheNight which colour 🤣 you know I love them and I'm trying to con her that if the black one isn't sold by my payday I'm buying it haha got to to FO 🤣

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

The Cheshire Wanderer lol the black one then 😂 I wouldn’t do that to you man

[@theninjaman]

Great review ant it seems all ex army gear is pretty heavy apart from the French bud 👍🏼👌😎

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Ninja, thanks buddy. Yeah they do the job but aren’t built for softies like me haha. The french is so light, it’s a pleasure to carry. Thanks again bud 👍

[@murphy7801]

I own some other french gear tends be light weight and decent quality. Don't shy from using aluminium or other light weight materials.

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Ant I have a few points here and will address them as we go through this video: Firstly I see you lost 2 pegs which made you 2 short. How is 5'9" too short?. Second point is that I had an option to buy 2 new tents or get the under-quilts for the hammocks. We are waiting for the 2 new tents to make it home. Thirdly, those tents are prone to the issues you have highlighted and there are fixes on you tube. One suggestion would be to use your dpm woodland Basha to extend the back? I myself made a bug net from an older damaged dome tent and the zip ends could easily be covered with a flap, proofed and Velcro'd? The basha would extend the back end of the tent or of course you could add a second tent and make it a double. End of the day it is "horses for courses". You take what you want for the situation you are in. I take the car so weight is not going to be an issue. Make it how you want it Ant and I will hear from you soon :) Rach

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Rachael you blow my mind girl 😆. You have some top ideas here and now that Charlie is stronger he can carry more, method in my madness lol. I’ll get him to carry the basha haha. Yeah good tips. Thanks for watching as always and thank you for your comment 👍

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Ant, Charlie is a great kid and remember that he has his own pack now. When Kazza and I go out there are two of us and we share the work and the load. I have more ideas that I will be happy to share with you as alone we are nothing. Together we are a force to be reckoned with :)

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Rachael Wyatt all true Rachael 👍 yeah Charlie’s a good lad, we’ll most of the time, he’s having a tantrum at the moment cause I’ve turned the internet off 🤣

[@RobertsBulgaria]

I've been waiting for these Dutch Army Tents (New or Grade 1) to come back on the open market as well as the Dutch Army Hooped BIVI in Large/XL, but they're becoming like Rocking Horse Poo and rather expensive due to their rarity.

[@denniswilson7825]

The Russian Ratnik hooped bivy looks like a good deal.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I’m sorry Robert I didn’t see this post from you matey. Yeah grade 1 is the way, you pay extra but it’s worth it. I also would like a hooped bivi too. Thanks pal and hope you got sorted.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Not seen that one Dennis 🤔

[@RobertsBulgaria]

@@AntSurviveTheNight No problem at all. I now have both the Dutch Army Tent and the Dutch Army Hooped BIVI in 1st class condition albeit, I couldn't find the XL version just the L. The Russian Army RATNIK (Warrior) Tarp is their updated version of the old Plash Palatka, but this is a really giant leap forwards. There is a Yank channel I watch called Endurance Room where he shows both the old and the new. Keep safe.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking review Ant they both look great I prefer the 2nd one more just because it's light and has netting on the entrance 😂😂atvb jimmy 😎😎

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Jimmy, yeah the F2 is more practical tbh. The netting is great! Thanks man for watching and commenting, it’s always appreciated bud 👍

[@alanchinn7259]

Alright. Just bought one of these, how have you found it the wet weather, or have you not experienced it in the wet yet. Might just use this one for the hot summer days, save me putting fabsil on it, too expensive to keep putting that stuff on, I’ve got three to fabsil already. Cheers Alan 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Alan, sorry I’m just getting back to you now I didn’t see your comment come up. I’ve used the Dutch army in rain yeah, it’s not that it leaks through the canvas it leaks through the holes. Hope you enjoy it mate, I still do. Thanks for watching, Ant 👍

[@willisblevins4190]

Good show thanks

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Willis for watching pal 👍

[@OutdoorAbenteuer]

Great comparison, great Video - but I think you should test the Swiss Army 👍❤️😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Outdoor Abenteuer Johanna Hello Johanna, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Yes I’ll have to look in to what type of tent the Swiss Army have and then see if I can get hold of one, any ideas what you would like to see me check out? Thanks, Ant 👍

[@OutdoorAbenteuer]

Survive The Night thank you very much - best wishes from Germany to you - and thanks a lot for your Videos and your work 👍🏻❤️☺️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Outdoor Abenteuer Johanna aww thank you for your lovely comment, you take care 👍

[@hamrite]

The F2 was certainly developed because the F1 was way too sophisticated and useful, when in my mandatory military service in the 80's, you only trained 3 to 5 weeks before being assigned to a precise unit, and there was very little long term manoeuvres with camps being mounted for more than a couple days. The F2 was way cheaper and simple, the F1 being made with canvas was prone to rotting if not dried in good conditions. I now own 2 F1's and 1 F2, for organizing games with kids for quick set up and agility challenges. The F2 is a little too fragile for hard handling in many occasions. I also own a desert color F2, that I used for storage when camping. Boy are some of you guys lucky, the tents I have are real surplus used stuff, some of those tents in the UK and US are literally brand new.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh mate, I'm so sorry I missed you comment. Thank you for this valuable insight on the F1 & F2 I appreciate that. Yeah, you can get some top gear from the military stores here but the prices have crept up due to demand

[@1909_anjunggeun]

They are one brother 🇳🇱❤🇫🇷

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Well same colour flags a suppose dude 😄

[@Zenmastersean]

Great tents but your f1 may be a knock off... The NATO issue and original french don't have screen doors, just top and side vents. They're just water repellant not proof.. Touching transfers from outside to the inside. I love my f2 Stay healthy brother thanks for sharing

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello there Zen, yeah if it is it’s no big deal mate, I just wanted something lightweight and fun which this is. To be honest I’m glad of the mess and with a little seem seal should be a real contender when choosing which tent I’m going to take on the charity canoeing trip I have planned for the summer. Thanks a bunch for watching, Ant 👍

[@Zenmastersean]

@@AntSurviveTheNight just wanted to throw it out there... They sent me the same one you got on my first purchase attempt. The F1 is great with a little water proofing. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the canoe trip. Stay healthy brother!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Zen, you too buddy 👍

[@catchagrip1322]

That's what i like about them, they are cool looking, but practical just isn't there. For a start, you always need soft ground to peg into. If you where in a campsite in Morocco you'd not get a peg into the ground during summer time. Yes i know, pour a jug of water on the ground.. I used a standalone with clip waterproof cover, 2 minutes flat while my friend arsed around with jugs of water. Weight also, if you're hiking with an extra 6kg you'll feel it. My standalone was less than 1kg for £60 and lasted for a year and half. And sure, if your camping once a blue moon and driving to a camping spot with a 30 minute hike.. great. But i just feel the cons are to much. Nothing wrong with a standalone and tarp set up over anything else I've used or seen.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello James sorry for the mega late reply, I have just not been receiving notifications for this vid. You can always take a small hammer which people do when they encounter hard ground, not bad, quite light mate. Thanks very much and sorry once again, Ant 👍

[@lauriebloggs8391]

And yes F1 opens both ends and is very waterproof, whereas the nylon version has been reported to leak...definitely a 1 man tent with kit............

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah definitely going to seam seal it before this summers use. Thanks buddy 👍

[@deanoboland]

👍👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Dean. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@deadpresident78]

The Dutch most likely transported these behind the troops. Then when sleep is available they got it back but most likely not the same one they just slept in 4 days before. lol

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh wow, didn't know that, thank you for the insight mate

[@starcoboats]

have owned both, the dutch one is much more durable, the coating flakes off from the french fly

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Sorry Eddy just seen this post, ahh right ok that’s a problem then isn’t it. I’ll keep an eye on it. Thanks mate, Ant 👍

[@gclif9898]

Hi. Did you treat yours with fabsil or just season it by letting it get wet then dry out ?

[@philcowan4352]

Carry on camping tent versus holiday on the buses tent hahahaha 😂🏕️⛺

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Gotta keep on camping Neil 👍

[@kevinoshea2870]

Dutch army has the looks..

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Kevin, your right just looks smart doesn’t it. Thanks for watching pal, Ant 👍

[@timm2020]

In the Military they don't care if you like one another or not. If it says two man, they will put two men in it.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Tim, yep fair comment that mate. Cheers, Ant.

[@maccusimano2972]

I feel sorry for those that can’t find a canvas f1 and are stuck with a garbage f2 that flaps in the wind leaks water like a mother and leaves tons of condensation inside from your breath from breathing all night... They shoulda never quit making the canvas ones what a mistake....

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hello Mac, they are still easy to get hold of if you choose to want one but I chose the lighter option, I have a couple of canvas tents and know how heavy they are especially in a long hike. With a little seem seal they are mint. Thanks for watching pal, Ant 👍

[@burning4902]

@@AntSurviveTheNight where abouts can you get the F1 mate thanks

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Burning, keep checking Military Mary mate 😉

[@maccusimano2972]

They must not of thought to highly of there soldiers putting them in that nylon junk

[@MoeElliot]

Both of these tents look cool but both are total SHIT

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Omg!! Surely you have something to back this up yo!!