Ultralight Decathlon Forclaz MT900 Trekking Tarp Tent! 920g for £129!

[@BackpackingUK]

Purchase direct from Decathlon here: tidd.ly/3YA5C7d

[@riccardodevaleri_yt]

I bought this tent on Tuesday, used it right away on the top of a mountain. I don't really mind the color, even though it will show dirt faster than other tents. I attached it on the bottom of my 30L backpack and the size and weight are perfect. There is obviously something lighter and smaller out there, but for the price it's really good. And I usually take 2 trekking poles with me because I find them very convenient, so no added weight for me. I saw some comments on Instagram saying that "you should consider the weight of the trekking poles because it can't be used without them". If you don't usually take them with you, just don't buy this tent. They are supposed to be an item you use and not something you only bring with you to mount your tent

[@BackpackingUK]

Totally agree. I always say to people I personally wouldn’t use trekking pole tents if I didn’t use trekking poles!

[@stupatrick]

So how did it fair on Snowdon? What do you think of it?

[@Nunyabizn3ss]

The dirtier the better! It's a great patina!

[@moe_1886]

Maybe if it gets dirty and stained enough, it'll blend in and become stealthier?! 🤣 Despite the price and weight, a white tent wouldn't be my first choice.

[@carolmaplesden916]

right!!! Its not going to be any dirtier than any other colors Im camping there is dirt everywhere after it gets really dirty it would just be my badge of honor

[@TestNick__0000]

Red its ok ? 😮😂😂

[@simseven4967]

For summertime it‘s ideal because white does not absorb heat✌🏻👍🏻

[@chrisjwoodall]

Decathlon are definitely on top of their game for this kit at the moment, thanks for the useful review!

[@JordanSwailes]

Lots of huge positives, can’t argue with the price especially! Would love to see it in a stealthier colour

[@jh9911]

Another great review. It looks like a cracking tent. If it were available in olive green, coyote brown, or even some sort of camo (not snow), I would definitely buy it.

[@alteisen02]

There is actually a guy that dyed his naturehike tent. I bet since they did not use dye at all with this tents, you could dye the outer fly relatively easy. Worth a shot since Decathlon also sells the cover seperately.

[@zeph5800]

@@alteisen02 Where did you see that ? How did he dyed his tent ? Sounds very interesting

[@subspaceanomaly]

​@@zeph5800dylon or any other plastic and synthetic clothing dye would work, since most tents seem to be using polyester and nylon i think they'd take dye very well. For the ones coated in silicon or other things, I guess that might make a difference but if you do some research it should all be easy enough to figure out

[@tickettothestars7362]

I have this tent ! With the orange floor ,2 man and love love love it! Not seen the 1 man though , i camped on dartmoor in windy conditions and blustery rain . This dosent get dirty any mud washes off . Ive also taken this on a 36 mile sw coastpath 3 day trek and fab! Ideal for good to moderate weather.

[@LOCKEYJ]

that vent will scoop up rain if it’s stormy. Looks like a great fair weather tent.

[@colinhalpin2076]

I do like the design of this tent and how light it is but the white is off putting despite it targeting the area of being more environmentally friendly. The Irish and British weather is going to have this tent looking very dirty in no time. Is love to see a green or khaki version. Love the video and your honest feedback

[@IggysQuest]

Have bought this tent to use on Tour Du Mont Blanc this summer, set up in the garden to make sure its all good. Nice and solid, plenty of space inside for me (5''10 avg build). Coloud doesnt bother personally, but would be nice to have options. Bought different pegs from amazon as those just seemed really weak. Love the size on weight, really contributes to a light pack.

[@markperry222]

A nice review on a nice bit of kit, thanks. Pegs, hmm? The most of the people who buy a tent like this probably have several sets of pegs at home already, and so maybe a moot argument. However, some of the places I go have very gravelly, stoney ground and the supplied pegs are excellent at going into the ground and holding fast.

[@stupatrick]

Ace video Andy...I'm even more swayed to buying it now. Yes the colour's contentious but it's also a reason Forclaz can keep the costs down. I think the best thing to do is use it lots and it'll soon start to look less white and begin to blend in!

[@BackpackingUK]

Personally, I’d use it in warm, dry, still, summer conditions. That’s where it would excel. There aren’t many sub-1kg tents out there under £200. Usually just tarps and bivvi’s.

[@pauledwards499]

Great review and congrats, well deserved. As for the tent, ideal for blizzards but a stupid colour otherwise.

[@fuoridalsentiero]

Very good review wew are interested in a ultralight tent but we don't have seen any interesting video like yours . Thank you for sharing this. We follow for your next video .New subscriber 💚💛

[@seankelleher4222]

Those pegs work really well on the sort of ground we have in a lot of Victorian campsites. No good in mud or sand of course, but I prefer them over much more expensive pegs in the right conditions

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

It looks like a nice budget piece. First time I’ve seen it, good job.

[@chrishiking8818]

Interested how it will do in very bad rain weather

[@patslee1394]

nice to see UK content provider. great review of tent and yep totally agree . white 🧐🤔 not even if on a camp site lol

[@camping_guru_uk]

I'd of bought the 2p version all day long if it was in a more traditional colour, I just couldn't bring myself to buy a white tent so I went for the Asta Gear Yuan Chan 2. If they release it in green I'll be straight on it.

[@Dobrufusnoretro]

I want to find a 2 person tent thats made to be under prolonged sun exposure, would love a video on some models with sun resistant fabric so I dont have to dismount tent everymorning on a multiple day relaxing camp

[@arranbailey4818]

It looks like a brilliant tent, but I do wish it didn't have that flat side, not only for stability sake, but also it means less storage space for gear. Another excellent video btw.

[@BackpackingUK]

I'm definitely not sold of the idea of a flat sided tent. However, it's always nice to see companies trying different things.

[@WalkingDevon]

I think the criticisms you make are valid especially the colour. Even on Dartmoor the DNPA state "Small and lightweight tents which easily blend into the landscape". Also in the UK with the amount of wind and rain that 2000mm HH is a slight concern, I'd like something a bit more overall sturdy for the sideways rain on Dartmoor. That being said, if you're doing something like the coast path and stopping at camp sites along the way just to sleep for the night, I think it's a great option. Just not for me.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

great from decathlon on what they are trying to do. shame about the horrific colour! - white floor and inner is a killer for dirt. TFS Steven

[@DexterMosby]

What would you think about paint the tent with a colour spray? I mean if white is bothering...

[@urbandiscount]

All those minimal tyvek and whatnot tarp tents are all very white because of the fabric. I don´t get the phobia against the white fabric.

[@makinganoise6028]

White not good for wild camping in the UK, they need a green or brown version, if the do that, will sell, sometimes in summer I just use a tarp and a bugnet, lightweight and not claustrophobic like a small tent.

[@djijomurdjevic]

Regarding color, nobody's excited about white color, but it's definitely not made for UK market only, where you have problems with camping in general. Decathlon does business world-wide where stealth camping just isn't a must. I'd love to see another colored version, but knowing Decathlon it's going to be gray with orange accent 😂 Also they released a video on Instagram where they tested this tent at 100 km/h wind, and it was still standing. It's miserable inside, but the tent remained whole. They also released a trick video where you can undo those tiny pegs with another peg when you form a letter T and pull them out. I have these pegs for my tarp and they are definitely doing the job well, but I haven't used them in a variety of conditions so far.

[@KNURKonesur]

Every tent will get dirty anyway, it's just not going to be such a striking contrast :P I don't mind the white, would love it to have some colour though, but I guess that "eco" badge is a bold statement. My "issue" is that with the 2 poles it's still going to be around 1.3kg, which is in the territory of my cheapo chinese Naturehike Tagar 2, which has more room inside and still is cheaper. I often use it for bikepacking trips, so the weight "saved" by not carrying trekking poles is negated anyway.

[@pssotnik8420]

Thank you for the movie. Can you tell me what construction is better Forclaz or Lanahan 2 pro? I am thinking of buying Foclaz for 2 persons or Lanahan 2 Pro. I know that your movie is about Forclaz for one person. I will use a tent only in summer but I'm really high guy 198cm.

[@BackpackingUK]

If you’re that tall I’d definitely go 2P. The Pro really let’s the cold in but it’s much larger inside (due to being single skinned). This might suit your height much better.

[@jeffm5808]

hope it comes to decathlon Canada soon . i have been looking for a trekking pole tent . i have been looking at the sixmoon designs skyscape trekker . this one it a double waal which i like . just the white would take some gerrting use to . . i assume it is slynylon?

[@jeffm5808]

just looked and it is polyester which i am looking for. i may sell my hubba nx solo and get this one .

[@BM-cj7hr]

It will have great condensation, thats for sure

[@BackpackingUK]

I’m yet to own a 1P that doesn’t suffer. Bizarrely, we struggle the most with the ones that have the most mesh. It’s probably the conditions we use them in but it’s still crazy.

[@alexrutterford6358]

White - really! Great review Andy 👍

[@alexrutterford6358]

To quote another KZbinr “Nobody wears white underwear for a very good reason” 😉

[@BackpackingUK]

It's like a new pair of white trainers. Looks great until you start using them 😬

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

I’ve taken the 2man version out in all conditions and it’s held up superbly. On my channel I have a video summit camping on helvellyn with recorded overnight speeds of 54mph!

[@RobertDavies-w1h]

You mention that it will look second hand after the rain and weather gets to it. I imagine after packing it in the mud it will end up a fantastic brown/green colour thay would blend in really well. They seem to have limited stock of this one, so being white doesn't seem to bother too many people and it's better for the environment we are all wanting to enjoy, having said that I do wonder if the material started white or it was bleached.

[@Robutube1]

Bit confused on the waterproofing Andy - you mention both 2000 and 4000 in your review.

[@Jakelol1980]

Could it be 4000 for the floor and 2000 for the fly?

[@Robutube1]

@@Jakelol1980 Not sure Jake, because Andy also mentions 3000 in his written description for the post.

[@BackpackingUK]

20D fabric and 2000mm HH fly, 40D fabric and 3000mm HH floor 👍

[@Robutube1]

@@BackpackingUK Thanks Andy.

[@judyrossross740]

Is this tent waterproof? What happens when it rains, or with dew? Is the part on the ground water proof?

[@TWENNY3]

920 grams is the weight without trekking poles though as they do need to be taken into consideration unless you plan on using it as a bivvi bag lol 1.2-1.6kg maybe depending on poles I would say is a more accurate weight estimate total. I know some folks already use trekking poles but for those that don't its not a 920g tent. Make a dark green one though and I'd definitely be considering it.

[@valdius85]

I would take the 2P to use for my own :)

[@thewalkingdad4537]

Got the two man version,worth the extra weight and no flat side

[@BackpackingUK]

100% in my opinion.

[@Bam123412]

Because...no one ever apart from Captain Scott said, what I really want is a Percil white tent!! Just why?

[@awatt]

To save the planet.... apparently

[@Bam123412]

@@awatt Do the designers wear white clothes too? Nope!

[@awatt]

@@Bam123412 The whole thing is green washing but without the colour green. .sorry, couldn't resist

[@malachitemoondance1086]

Nice vid but for me the colour stands out like a sore thumb. Not dirt friendly and no space to keep your backpack or items to use while inside the tent.

[@riccardodevaleri_yt]

I have this tent, I am 175cm tall and I was able to fit my backpack inside the tent

[@melonadegg]

I think this would be the perfect tent if it wasn't for the colour, I really hate the fact that it only comes in white so you'll be sticking out like a sore thumb. If it wasnt for the colour I would've bought it long time ago.

[@thek3743]

Why still carry a double wall tent?

[@vianaalimentar1663]

what about in tarp mode??? without the inner.

[@m0ther0ne]

The 2 man is only £159.99 and weighs 1.3 kg. If only they offered it in green 😢

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

Looks pretty good setup wise but what were they thinking with the colour ?

[@BackpackingUK]

🤦🏻‍♂️ I know, but other brands are also going down this route. Earlier this year Terra Nova made the decision to go all-white for their inners.

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

@@BackpackingUK could always use it to get married in 😂😂. I never got the idea of a white tent , you want to blend into the country side . I suppose each to their own .

[@urbandiscount]

What's the issue with the colour? Not manly enough?

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

@@urbandiscountJust out of place in nature unless you camp on a beach with white sand 😜.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Tip tip. Add another lines by attaching a line 3/4 way up stick.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rolltrollroll]

Could you show the whole range 1-4 ppl forclaz tents?

[@BackpackingUK]

I only have the 1P and 2P.

[@rolltrollroll]

@@BackpackingUK I’m pretty sure @decathlonuk would deliver the rest ;-)

[@Makinen386]

Hope different colours as that be filthy after few trips

[@englishwoodsman]

What's a fantastic number of views, mate congratulations 🎊

[@BackpackingUK]

My tent reels usually get about 5k views but this one took off like a rocket 🚀 Even Decathlon were surprised 😂

[@englishwoodsman]

@BackpackingUK it's all the hard work you are putting into your youtube and Instagram

[@spyro1967]

Would it be possable to dye the tent ? or would the waterproof fabric prevent this ?

[@BackpackingUK]

You could probably dye the inner but the waterproof coating would prevent the outer from being dyed.

[@LOREandEXPLORE]

I've got the 2 person one. Not pitched it yet though.

[@BackpackingUK]

The 2P is definitely a better tent. However, it weighs approx 400g more.

[@LOREandEXPLORE]

@@BackpackingUK Yeah 1.3 kg. Sill light though. Looking forward to giving it a try. I've been using the Lanshan 1 Pro this year. Still undecided about it. I want to like it but... It just dosn't feel robust enough. Great review by the way! 👍

[@TheActualTed]

Too bad they sell it in such a noticable and easy to stain color. If they go for grey, green or brown, I will definitely look into it.

[@brianmcmurdie]

Not in the USA, yet.

[@mikekraut7643]

Would be an instant buy for me if the floor was 80cm wide instead

[@jonnythelegs2597]

With regards to the white colour, i think it might actually be counterproductive on the eco front, my mind is telling me that people buying cheap tents are more likely to ditch the tent once it's looking ropey and discoloured meaning more will end up in landfill. And instead of dyeing them in large batches at the source the people that are willing to dye themselves will be actually creating more damage than if had been dyed in batches by the manufacturer. Also as its white people will probably be cleaning more than they would if it were green and ergo will have to reproof it more often. Seems more a way of passing that buck onto the customer to be able to say its more eco. Id like to be wrong on this, but....

[@seankelleher4222]

The only thing way to defeat your first criticism is to raise the price. If what you say is true it would apply to a cheap green tent but more so.

[@jonnythelegs2597]

@@seankelleher4222 my first criticism is more about the people that discard tents than the tents themselves, unfortunately I don't think there is a reasonable way of making that problem going away without ruining it for more responsible people and those on lower budgets and that really sucks. Although saying that festivals organisers could probably find a way of adding some form of accountability for those attending, maybe some kind of tagging or numbered plot system where tents could be linked to their owners would help. Again this would affect those on lower budgets because the cost of implementing that would be passed onto them as well as those that wouldn't have just discarded their tents when they leave. This wouldn't solve the problem as a whole but it would probably take a fairly large and ecological noticeable chunk out of it.

[@michaelwilcock9745]

Cracking bit of kit and the price is brilliant… it’s just white 😭😂

[@GODAIM-ANDY]

Why on Earth would they make the tent white?

[@grahamscothern4319]

Hi Andy great review love the tent. But not in the crazy white colour 👎👎 Cheers G

[@BackpackingUK]

Fair enough 😂

[@oldguy8078]

White? No! I prefer a stealthy colour.

[@KoljaMineralka]

not available in Canada

[@VandrefalkTV]

@ 7:45 sooooo.. maybe try with a inflated pad underneath, eh? lol

[@shaggytrails4349]

Where would I purchase one of these?

[@BackpackingUK]

Decathlon online, the link is in the description 👍

[@Taffer-bx7uc]

Looks like a clean room from the hospital.

[@stirfrywok2927]

Its a lovely tent, especially for the price, but Jesus would Decathlon not charge an extra tenner or something and offer a decent colour- they could plant a tree or something to make themselves feel better

[@Bokooda]

Thanks for the review. You can dye nylon tents yourself apparently..... think of it as a blank canvas and get creative!

[@BackpackingUK]

Never knew that!

[@awatt]

Rit dye is your friend.

[@janefreeman995]

Would the silicon coating allow dyes?

[@awatt]

@@janefreeman995 No. You would have to remove the waterproofing before adding the dye and reapply it after. That's my experience for what it's worth

[@rtk3543]

White!...I mean...White?

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@valdius85]

Can someone test it in the rain, please?

[@goosedealer945]

First used this tent litrally last night in the Italian Alps at 2000m in a moderate rainstorm. I pitched it pretty badly but the tent faced the storm really well. Literally one raindrop came in from underneath the external cover due to bad pitching and the crazy winds. Solid tent, i absolutely loved it and felt safe all night.

[@valdius85]

@@goosedealer945 Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@goosedealer945]

@@valdius85 You're welcome! Just one side note: it is not so fast to pitch and not so easy to put it back in its bag, I'll have to use it more to learn how to do things properly

[@TheRealSteveEllis]

Good vid as ever but the tent looks deliberately compromised (flawed)in order to be different

[@janefreeman995]

A white UL backpack popular in the US from Hyperlite. I've seen them on the long trail looking filthy... I guess the dirt is a badge of proof for miles. So yes maybe it is meant to be trendy.

[@robertsandiford6223]

Amazing how they convince people that £129 for a couple of pieces of thin fabric is good value. These prices are clear market exploitation.

[@seankelleher4222]

Hope they make it available in Australia I’m okay with the colour and prefer more ecological over the “right” colour scheme. If we actually care about the environment then we should be prioritising low impact production of our gear over some of the other considerations.

[@seancaley6336]

People will see this from miles away! Do it in a dull green.

[@bivibikebaggins]

Looks a great tent...but that colour wont be great In the UK.. sand-olive-or similar would be better..

[@gabscar1]

Stealthy, it is not! But I would buy one second hand.

[@tinythrottle6186]

Just a pity about the colour Andy,

[@BackpackingUK]

I would have been nice to have the option.

[@tinythrottle6186]

@@BackpackingUK like you said in the video though mate, give it half a season and it’ll look like it came out of a skip! Lol

[@seankelleher4222]

@@tinythrottle6186or alternatively, look like something that’s been out in the bush.

[@tonypaddler]

Stealth camping in the Arctic anyone ... I might actually buy one and put the fly in the washing machine with a pair of green Poundshop underpants 🤔

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@chriswatson2407]

I don't understand why it has the word 'tarp' in the name.

[@BackpackingUK]

I know what you mean. Some companies call tents without poles tarp tents.

[@laviku]

great review, phu now i can trash my Durston X-Mid 1 very overaited 100

[@BackpackingUK]

Seriously?!?! All because I said the head height could be better. Watch the video again and you will see 90% of it is positive.

[@uffa00001]

It will also attract more insects. Decathlon certainly had 100 ways to give a green or brown tint to this tent in an ecological way. This white only option is just greenwashing or ecological posturing. Not for me.

[@Richard.357]

I like decathlon equipment. But really? . What was they thinking. Can you imagine if this was green, they would have trouble keeping it in stock. They could off smashed the all-time tent sale's. Do you think it will fit in a washing machine so we could dye it 😂

[@seankelleher4222]

The UK is not the only market

[@thewhofan1964]

Your very own forensic tent. 😂

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@EireFirst2024]

500,000 views from callais

[@FACup-eu2dt]

£129 for a white one person tent that looks like something from the Pound shop? It's not a tent it's a shroud. Who uses one person tents that are a "Faff to put up"? You need extras before you can use it, and the pegs are no good! If you can't do better than this, you've got your eyes closed. Give up camping and take up knitting!

[@jan1995jan]

polyester is tent chepest fabric.Its realy low costing fabric.................................

[@BackpackingUK]

Tell that to Durston X-Mid owners 😂

[@robertfrost5020]

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[@etztz123]

Absolutely ridiculous colour for a tent. Doesn't surprise me coming from a company that only makes hiking pants in one leg length. Not only will it get mega dirty it will stick out like a sore thumb!

[@etztz123]

But I should say thanks for the video it does look like a good tent if it were in a more traditional colour.

[@MultiBikerboy1]

Looks a bit like a crime scene😑