This Is One SERIOUS Tent! USMC Combat II Tent Rain Test & Review

[@robertgoss4842]

I am an ex--Marine (55 years ago), so I am pleased you found this piece of USMC equipment so laudable. Good to see you back. Really appreciate the high quality of your videos!

[@longshot398]

NO such thing as a ex-Marine, Once a Marine, always a Marine.

[@ManDogWild]

Thank you for your service Robert and thank you for your comment, you’re awesome!

[@GunnersRange]

What do you mean....ex-Marine, Devildog! Semper Fidelis! CWO4 USMCR [Ret] 17 Feb 1969 - 1 Aug 2004

[@daylightdies7194]

thank you for your service

[@greggminkoff6733]

​@@longshot398 You beat me to the punch that is exactly what I was going to say. Even after death, you are still a Marine. That's the first thing that is put on your headstone, Marine + rank !!

[@bmcc12]

In 1966 I was issued a SHELTER HALF! We had to find another guy, and join the halves. There was JUST big enough for two of us to lay down. It leaked horribly

[@lestercombs1871]

Man, I remember those shelter haives. Not really worth a damn but, great memories in the late 70’s.

[@greg1083]

We used a poncho and some communication wire . It worked . Less crap to carry.🤣

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Used to get the Battle orders catalogue back in't day, never saved enough pocket money for a half but seriously wanted one :-D

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Hey mate, welcome back ! You definitely lucked out on your USMC tent. And you earned/deserve it for all the arse busting you do for us ! Ones like yours in cherry condition are super scarce here in the States. My choice is going to depend on what is available at the time I go to order ... This (USMC Diamond gear), or the Snugpak Cave (basically the same, just larger, with a 4th pole and an extra foot or so on each side. I upgraded my "pack"/bug-out system from the Alice LC-2 Harness and pistol belt w/2 butt-packs, to the Mil-Tec "South African" combat vest (Made in GERMANY) which distributes the weight evenly across my front and back. The hydration pouch carrier on the back of the vest carries my two US 1 qt canteens nested in their cups/stove. And an Austrian 12"x15" haversack to carry my 10'x10' tarp tent, ridgeline, paracord, stakes, XL Jungle blanket and two ponchos (XL "Ranger Roll). IF I had to, the vest came with extra straps and points to attach the "sleep system" & a folded E tool . Like my Alice set up, I can access everything without having to take it off. It was designed to carry, in relative comfort, numerous heavy clips of ammo and other hand deployed ordnance. I only had to go through three rucksacks and the alice harness before I finally got right !

[@zaynevanday142]

If it’s one of of those Tri fold US ETools it’s worse than useless

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@@zaynevanday142 well, I'd be lying if I said I was an E tool expert, but most of the ones I've seen, U.S. and NATO are tri folders. Glock makes/made a single fold and telescoping handle. Other than those. Our guy here did some serious ass digging using a Chinese copy of an E tool. After his last dig he ditched it !

[@ManDogWild]

Thanks Barone! I’ve gotta say, it’s great to be back! Good choices you’ve made there my friend, either the USMC tent or Snugpak Cave, I know Snugpak make some awesome pieces of kit, I’ve really got to try and get my hands on some. you definitely want a shelter with durability and with room to move in! That 10 x 10 tarp, ideal! It’s all trial and error but that sounds like a great system with the combat vest having everything accessible with comfort and the haversack featuring the shelter kit, you’ve got the right idea my friend! Thanks for sharing your set up, it’s always appreciated! Hope you’re doing well sir!

[@joshmontgomery4040]

I’ve had the same USMC tent for years and used it countless times, absolutely loved it.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Wow nice tent great reviews have fun stay safe.

[@matthewwilliams7535]

Glad to see you are back pal! I knew the tent wouldn't let you down, built to last, like my surplus iturri patrol boots 💪

[@whatwasthat3269]

Best tent ever , love the review. 5/16 eyelet kit will replace the missing ones

[@pache2112]

Hey mate. Excellent video! As a recovering jarhead and native Texan let me lend a hand. It's pronounced CHO-REEZO (solid O roll your R) not cher-ittzo LOL🤣 Good on ya, mate.😉 I'm looking at one of these tents on Ebay as we speak! ✌️

[@goodredman]

Really enjoyed your video review of this tent and cool videography work. Personally have one of these tents on order in grade 2 condition hoping for the best but have already planned on being ready for issues with the eyelets or grommets with a repair kit on standby. If mine looks good will just reinforce those areas to hopefully avoid future issues. Stay well cheers🎉

[@ruthietube]

Another great review, nice to see you back ,hope you're feeling better, much love to the fam and best wishes from me and Jakey 🤗

[@ManDogWild]

Hey Charlotte! It’s great to be back! I somehow managed to catch the virus which I thought was impressive as I actively try to avoid people 😂 still not 100% but we’re getting there! I hope you and Jakey and the rest of the family are all good! I’ve gotta get back on Instagram for a chat, I had to delete the app as apparently my phone doesn’t have enough storage..even though I pay for storage 🤷‍♂️ will get it sorted, it will be nice to have a catch up!

[@rogersmith8480]

So where do I get one?

[@mooseyrambling5838]

Good to see you back at it mate, another good video. I have been looking them USMC tents for a while now so may have to look and see what's out there. Keep up the good work my man, look forward to the next one ! Thumbs up from Moose.

[@ManDogWild]

Good to be back Moose! Caught a bit of the virus but all good now! I managed to get the tent on EBay GIJoeArmyStores. I wasn’t originally looking for one, just came across it and you know how that goes! Much more on the way my friend, hope you and yours are all well 👍

[@jeremythornton3048]

Awesome video! Glad to see you back in action.

[@ManDogWild]

Good to be back Jeremy! Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed sir 👍

[@randygalichia]

Man, thank you for doing this review, I just bought this tent and luckily it was in prestine condition, I didn't know the rain cover was reversesble, good to know.again thanks.

[@ManDogWild]

Hey Randy! You definitely won’t be disappointed, you made a great choice my friend! Thanks for your comment, much appreciated 👍

[@teddyosito7422]

Stick at it pal loving your channel, love watch you sleeping in the holes you have dug in the woods makes me feel ace all warm in my bed!

[@ManDogWild]

Thanks Teddy! Much appreciated my friend 👍

[@antoniocfn9199]

Sou um Fuzileiro Naval do Brasil e usamos uma parecida com a mesma configuração das varetas, já peguei tempestades tropicais e elas resistem muito, também usei uma por semanas nos anos 90 em em Angola e ela se saiu muito bem . Parabéns pelo conteúdo ADSUMUS.

[@jessiewhite1591]

Welcome back, hope your feeling better and another great video mate

[@ManDogWild]

Thanks mate

[@gulasd3025]

I just got one of these as Grade 2 surplus. It seems to be in okay shape over all. I noticed that my hand gets some black dust on it after handling (just dirt?) and the tan side of the fly is flaking a bit especially near the top by the seam. Would I be able to repair that with Seam Sealer?

[@outsidertank]

Great having you back buddy. fab review..

[@ManDogWild]

Thank you brother! Good to be back, caught a bit of the old virus, did a bit of a number on me but getting there now!

[@chrislee-saunders1368]

Good to see you back doing the things mate! Great viewing.

[@ManDogWild]

Good to be back Chris! Managed to catch the virus somehow..I don’t ever see anyone 😂 so that did a number on me but getting there now! Hope you and yours are all well my friend 👍

[@thabigshow69]

Where can I get a mug and stearno cooler like u got at end of video do u have a website to get it and tent from?

[@twotavernstodd]

I've had one for 5 years now,,,, had it out in 30 plus winds,,,, if you guy it out and stake it its very strong,,, It has some moisture issues ,, not a backpacking tent at 10 1\2 lbs. depending on what stakes you use is very heavy, but quality comes with a cost,, I had problems also with the grommets coming out,, It will hold a snow load to,,, 2 people would be crowded unless you had to ,,,, Great vid

[@goodredman]

Thanks for pointing out the grommet issues. I’m looking to receive one this weekend in grade 2 condition. Purchased it for $100 online. I do have repair kit with extra grommets if I need to do that, but if they are fine on the tent I’ll just reinforce knowing that it’s a weak spot. Not planning to use for backpacking myself but rather for short distant hike maybe campground car camp situation with lady friend. Stay well cheers🎉

[@IwasBraveFor2WholeSeconds]

I've got one of those tents but yet to be use, I served in Afghanistan in 2009 and managed to "borrow" one. One day I'll try it out.

[@sandymilne224]

I love mine. Exactly same tent in mint condition. With the 10 1/2 lb weight, it’s not really a backpacking tent because the weight is in the fly. I’ve been meaning to get a sil nylon tarp made up exactly the same dimensions as the factory one to reduce the weight. Don’t really need the blackout feature which is where the weight is. I call this tent a 1-man-plus-gear tent. My bugout bag is massive and super heavy with all My I’m never coming home gear in it. (110 Litres) just not practical, but I throw all into my pickup truck under my canopy and head out driving out of town. I also have a 30 litre bag for day excursions away from my base camp. Just love my Diamond brand tent though!!

[@billrivenbark8983]

Great and to the point video. New to the channel and will watch more videos from you.

[@ryanwisbey3387]

I'll take surplus over what flys for lightweight backpacking anyway. The clues in the word. Lightweight. I've got this tent and I've hiked miles with it.

[@georgeprosser6444]

Just wanted to know if you have any information about the lightfighter catamount 2 tent from the USA

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video 👍👍👍

[@ManDogWild]

Thanks Dean, I appreciate it my friend 👍

[@zaynevanday142]

Great Tent ⛺️

[@noshame7472]

Hay man Love the tent and I'm getting one. The only thing I cannot understand is why the USMC did not make the tent camo with MARPAT design??

[@ManDogWild]

Awesome choice Drew, definitely won't be disappointed! And that's a good point, I personally love the MARPAT design, highly effective so it's interesting as to why they didn't utilise it. Thanks for your comment my friend 👍

[@richardcruise2759]

Where’s the best place to get these from in the UK please

[@tylewis693]

Your back!!!...appreciate the upload.

[@ManDogWild]

Good to be back Ty! I appreciate the comment 👍

[@roberthepburn-gr4fq]

Back in the day we had shelter halves you had to buddy up to make a tent and in a storm it was dryer outside than in we were so wet for so long I thought I was growing webtoes 😅 It only took 50 years for that to be funny 😅

[@kayaker4132]

Considerably better than the canvas shelter-half I used in the Corps 81-85.

[@luiscapeles6249]

Hello,I just started watching your video.I would like to know what would you value the price of that USMC tent if it was new never used?

[@stealthandysteath1069]

If you had to waterproof it, what would you use???. Great camouflage mate. Thanks for sharing 👍👍🔥

[@ManDogWild]

Hey Andy! I’d personally use Fabsil Gold, does the job well. I’ve actually got a video planned on waterproofing a canvas tent I have so I’ve gotta get on to that soon! Thanks for your comment my friend, hope you’re doing well 👍

[@stealthandysteath1069]

@@ManDogWild sweet mate. Looking forward to seeing it soon 👍🔥

[@JohnSmith-df4vb]

Would definitely throw in a few tarp clamps to that repair kit considering the tent has had grommets fail, how are you getting on with the klymit, and what is the pillow?

[@ManDogWild]

That is a great idea, I will be doing that! I’m getting on great with the Klymit (touch wood!) I’ve always had it on top of the folding mat, I’m actually out tonight trialling it without the folding mat and seeing what the result is to deliver a review soon but so far with insulation beneath it, no issues. The pillow is a RedCamp pillow, it’s not bad, I’ve just got a Trekology pillow for the trip. Trouble is, with an inflatable mat and pillow, it only takes one puncture so fingers crossed! Thanks again for the suggestion John 👍

[@JohnSmith-df4vb]

@@ManDogWild i have a exped pillow pump that i use when in a bivvy bag, you can use it as a pillow and it is a pump for expeds, its not big, but ideal for bivvy bags, plus even if it got punctured somehow , its still full of foam inside, so you get some support.

[@Cheeseandhamsandwich]

Good to see you again

[@ManDogWild]

Thanks Mark! It’s good to be back my friend 👍

[@dman486]

Great review of the tent i hv one and its been good to me. I do have a question. Can you tell me about that sleeping bag? Got a video or link to it? Thanks

[@ManDogWild]

Hey dman, the sleeping bag is the Snugpak Sleeper Zero, excellent piece of kit for some winter camping, very warm 👍

[@dman486]

@@ManDogWild Thanks again

[@soonersasquatch5758]

Not sure i would call those "blackout flaps". I have blackout tents thats not even close. Love your channel though brother, you do things a lot of others don't. Great work! Take care and god bless..

[@ManDogWild]

Thank you sir, I appreciate the comment! Hope you and yours are all well 👍

[@harryproud9679]

Where Can zi Buy That Tent 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👌thanks.

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

How long are the poles? I’m guessing we’ll over 130”

[@rtora4tora185]

WELCOME BACK!!!!

[@ManDogWild]

Thank you my friend! Great to be back! Hope you and yours are all well over across the pond there 👍

[@rotorheadv8]

Light years ahead of the old canvas shelter halves we used.

[@zaynevanday142]

Just one question how much did you pick it up for ?

[@ManDogWild]

Managed to get it for £150 + £10 delivery from gijoearmystores on eBay 👍

[@JohnTaylor-di8vr]

Poncho and bivvy bag...best way to go 👍

[@paulpowell4871]

Navy here! glad the Marines got something right......HooRah!

[@ManDogWild]

100%! Thanks for your service Paul 🤝

[@gooutgibbo9529]

It’s massive packed up.

[@jackvoss5841]

The old shelter halves originated in the Civil War. So did powdered eggs. Yet worse - was the hard tack they were issued, that was left over from the Revolutionary War! Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@bryangarton2859]

great video

[@ManDogWild]

Thanks Bryan, much appreciated my friend, glad you enjoyed 👍

[@somerandom7458]

Lol, that's seems WAY better than the shelter-half i was issued!

[@derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176]

I bought one years ago before they got popular and love it. I was fortunate enough to get one in excellent condition. Unfortunately though I took my dog with me one night and she put a small hole in the bug net/door. I’m still sick about it.

[@jobekirkuk]

where did you guy it from?

[@a45456565]

Thank you😺

[@ManDogWild]

Welcome!

[@rtoguidver3651]

I like a dome tent, but I can buy 6 Coleman tents for the price of one Diamond tent..

[@jeremiahbolton2278]

US Marines get it done hello from Illinois USA

[@jeremiahbolton2278]

@@zaynevanday142 hey why don't you just stick to your Outback and leave the real soldiers alone I mean after all you're from Australia your great-great granddaddy was probably just a criminal dropped off in Australia in some penal colony 200 hundred years ago from England ..... and we'll see if you want them u.s. Marines if China ever invade your country

[@ManDogWild]

100% my friend! Hope you and yours are all well over in Illinois 💯👍

[@davidneil7064]

I'm guessing, when it is hot a humid and no chance of rain, you really don't need the rainfly; otherwise, it looks like it would be hot a stuffy.

[@ManDogWild]

Hey David, you would be correct in your comment, hot and humid with no chance of rain, the flysheet is unnecessary 👍

[@rthompson884]

Makes a great car tent.

[@zaynevanday142]

Is that a Highlander sleeping bag ?

[@ManDogWild]

Hey Zayne, sleeping bag is from Snugpak, Sleeper Zero. Thanks for your comments my friend and thanks for watching 👍

[@casper3130]

Good tents but l like the BedNet System better it packs lite

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

I have one of these , it’s the dogs danglies , only downside …. Weight

[@zaynevanday142]

All they gave us in the NZ Army was a Hootchie

[@zaynevanday142]

Basically a tarpaulin 😂

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Usual failings are the fly doesn’t actually fly as it contacts the inner in numerous places and the vestibule area provides little if any protection.

[@ttss5726]

He states zipping up the inside screen is to keep it dark that’s wrong actually the rain fly blocks the light completely making it pitch black in there.

[@alpineflauge909]

sweet

[@anthonyiocca5683]

I used a poncho to make a hooch…

[@jjwills69]

Thought you did a runner from KZbin. Lol .

[@ManDogWild]

Never that my friend! I somehow caught the virus which I thought was pretty impressive considering I actively try to avoid people 😂

[@jjwills69]

@@ManDogWild well good to see you back after the short break .I think we've all had the virus . Keep them coming and ill keep watching .Good luck on the channel

[@069gypsy]

mines is a great tent

[@069gypsy]

you forgot to say the netting one the roof

[@raymondpettigrew1744]

We had ponchos for tents 😂

[@Mapleaple]

When you have a 1.5lb tent. Then look at that huge thing. Least it durable

[@jameskerrigan2997]

Since when do grunts get tents? Poncho is all you get maybe.

[@stacky512a]

not a full fly unfortunately

[@haroldbell213]

Sinor how mucho

[@Steinstra-vj7wl]

Comes packaged way to big, way to heavy, setup profile way to high, and way to slow / cumbersome to setup. This setup system is the way to go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-Wpoxml6umoMU If only a good quality manufacturer would address the issues mentioned in this review. Please watch.

[@zaynevanday142]

Jesus it’s huge

[@ManDogWild]

Definitely roomy!

[@OrieCipollaro]

Expensive

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

First time viewer. Can't work out the accent. It's annoying me.

[@MJ-qt4dm]

There's nothing new in this tent. It's features have been around for over 30 years now.

[@mikecagle984]

I thought this was the "United States Marine Corp" tent! If it is then why are you using cm instead of inches, or feet???

[@mikedendooven6484]

I believe he’s from Europe

[@vwcamper2065]

I e just been given one new never been out of bag 2007 on label and it’s 2024 now going to is it in the great Tommy sleep out I’m doing

[@whortle]

Put it up in the rain. Then, maybe your tent’s worth something.

[@timothyortiz2222]

Too dinky

[@MrIwan18]

More instructions than components, idiocracy.

[@brianvannorman1465]

Partner, Why do I want to send you a case of cookies and a gallon of milk? Americanese to Briton: cookie = biscuit Maybe give you a solid meal of red neck surf-n-turf ergo fried shrimp and fried pork chops. Give yousome mashed potatoes and fresh sauer kraut, too. A couple of beers and 3 to 4 quarts of water to wash it down. BTW, I love chorizo. But it will haunt me for the rest of the day. Hello from San Diego California.

[@ManDogWild]

Hey Brian, I’d take a gallon of milk and some cookies any day! And the rest of it! You guys know how to cook, far superior to fish and chips or roast dinner! I’m the same with Chorizo, must be something to do with the oils 😖 much love to you and yours in San Diego my friend 🤝

[@davidcarter8457]

You said 3 season, but it looks like it would do well in snow. What do you think? 🦬