Watch me struggle with setting up the Kelty Backroads shelter

[@snowcrash395]

Better to struggle a little in your own yard than out at camp while it's windy or gettting dark. Thanks for the video. I just got Kelty Backroads Shelter and I think it's going to be just what I was looking for.

[@BareBackBroncos]

I like this, it just took longer to set it up the first time. I plan to use it next weekend.

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

Dangit! The Kelty Krew is already here! and I was busy grabbing popcorn!

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson I curious how many in the comments own this shelter and have installed it to a roof rack?

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

@@BareBackBroncos they’re probably Kelty BOTS anyway 😂

[@rippinrogers]

Oh boy, it really is a simple setup. Don’t worry guys this things awesome but this is more a funny video of someone struggling to set it up. You’ll get he hang of it. It’s one of the best storm Worthy awnings on the market!

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thanks, I have had some practice and it’s much easier. Thanks for watching !

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

That thing is awesome!

[@BareBackBroncos]

I need a little practice setting it up. Once I get it down it will be a blast to use.

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

@@BareBackBroncos best way to practice is to use it! One of our crew will be down your way for Overland The Red, you hitting that up?

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson I am trying to go, I have to work on my suspension. Its bottoming out on the trail.

[@cherylbarrett3443]

I have one that I can use either on the back or the side of my square drop. I am sure you will find it easier each time you set it up. I had a 180 degree awning on the passenger side of my square drop when I bought it, and everybody seems to love those, but this is so much lighter and more functional. I probably will get a 2nd one so I can have one up in both places at once.

[@BareBackBroncos]

I used it winter camping and I found away to mount it easier. I am eating my words, this was a winter wind life saver this last weekend.

[@cherylbarrett3443]

@@BareBackBroncos I am glad it didn't turn out to be a waste of money for you. Thanks for the video.

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thanks for watching

[@franny5295]

@@BareBackBroncos How? What did you do differently? I'm all for learning from other folks lessons so I don't have to suffer 😅 And I won't tease you for it! It's a valuable service 👍 Edited to add: I know that generally speaking, pooing where you cook is frowned upon, but do you think there's enough room in there for both a cooking station and a toilet? I have a marine thetford porta potti and the good stuff to keep if from smelling. Just wondering if this would also save me the time and effort of a dedicated potty tent? Edited one more time to add: Are you sure that short pole is supposed to go under the longer poles? Because the longer poles may be putting too much downward pressure on the short pole. I have an agnus tent and the short pole over the two long poles goes over the top of them.

[@BareBackBroncos]

I practiced at home, also found a better way to mount the straps to my rock sliders and rack.

[@nhbomar]

Thanks for the video - really helpful to see that it can be a struggle so I'm prepared if I decide to get one for my van.

[@BareBackBroncos]

It’s a quality product no doubt, it is large and the more you set it up and understand where you want to hook it the easier it gets.

[@michelle7352]

Watching the Kelty instructional video was the easiest.

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@michelle7352 I pretty much have it down now. It was the first impression out of the back. I have used it a few times winter camping.

[@WildcatPhoto]

I use one with teardrop trailer. The first time, i was trying to keep it clean, so was harder. It's easy now.

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thank you for watching, the more you use it the easier it becomes.

[@pinay328]

I have this shelter and love it! Kelty have a video on how to put the shelter up.

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thank you for watching. I have been practicing and it’s become easier.

[@michaelthomson5101]

Pull the straps to the front of the vehicle. Wind will turn that tarp into a sail. Do not clip the hooks onto the poles till the poles are in their pockets or grommets. The short Brow pole goes across the top of the two longer poles. Take a breath and take that dog for a walk, it could use it. Stake it down using the loops along the leading edge of the tarp, straight to the ground, that is why they are there.

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thanks for the advice The dog goes on many walks lol, he is a big European Boxer still growing.

[@nmfirelover]

What a douchy and helpful comment all in one

[@michaelthomson5101]

@@nmfirelover, thank you. I hope you get cleaned up.

[@nmfirelover]

@@michaelthomson5101 😄😄😄😄 oh my…good one 🤦‍♀️

[@karenolsen5302]

Thank you for posting this! I have been looking at these for quite a while for my mini van. This helped me decide to go a different way.

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thank you for watching! The shelter is great quality. My issue is finding the best way to install it on the Bronco, it’s larger then I thought.

[@KarenMitchellSmith]

It's super easy. Don't be seated by this ridiculous video. Took me less than 5 minutes the very time, and I'm short.

[@jmac13131]

Been looking at these and they seem to have some reviews about the poles not holding up in wind. How is yours holding up and how much wind have you had it out in. Thanks for the feedback.

[@BareBackBroncos]

I have a video where I used it during winter camping. I didn’t have any problems with it. The poles seem fine, I did anchor it down well. I could see where wind may cause it to flap if it’s not anchored down.

[@michelle7352]

Well this video was good in two ways. One, Many folks will decide NOT to buy this, and Two, maybe you should have practiced before making a setup video. I know it's not easy for one person, as I've found out. But knowing what goes where is the important part. I had to practice twice before third time was quick and easy.. Bravo for even trying!

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@michelle7352 The video was to show first time, with more practice it got easier. If you don’t camp much, most might experience what I did. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience. We love these comments and knowledge.

[@kourtneywhitt6812]

Awesome!

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@kourtneywhitt6812 it’s a neat tent

[@nicolawestcott1711]

I have a different brand tent like that and the clips go under your wheel arch or tire rim

[@BareBackBroncos]

Thanks for watching, I have a crazy design on my wheels and got them to loop through one of the designs.

[@conniewoods3274]

I'm thinking an suv tent instead of this thing

[@BareBackBroncos]

I really just use it for shade or for cooking in rain

[@waynequarles2432]

WOW! I think that you must be about as mechanically competent as a rock!

[@BareBackBroncos]

Hahah that’s a new one. A rock was the greatest mechanical tool in the Stone Age. Thanks for watching the video!

[@franny5295]

​@@BareBackBroncosI just wanted to say thanks for letting us see the hurdles you ran into and what you did about it. I'm 5'2" tall and widowed with a 7 year old boy that I'm determined will not miss out on childhood because my husband died. I didn't touch tools until I inherited his so I appreciate it. I have to climb to reach the top of my SUV so having some idea of how to tighten up the gaps rather than playing with it is very helpful.

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@franny5295 Thank you and I hope you show your son the joys of camping. I have used this a few times and learned some new tips. Bring a stool with you. Look for places to tie off to if you can’t reach it and it’s will be good.

[@caver6292]

I have one that I use as a side room on my square top. After I set it up a couple of times it became easier...it really is not that hard...

[@BareBackBroncos]

I agree after I set it up a few times it’s not bad.

[@jasonjudd4]

Kelty Caboose on 2023 Bronco. I’ll try to do a set up and review later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6qkm5ZqgM56gc0feature=shared

[@BareBackBroncos]

@@jasonjudd4 That’s nice! I haven’t heard of that one before and it looks like a nice setup.

[@KarenMitchellSmith]

I'm 5'1". I set mine up in 5 to 10 minutes. Super easy. Not sure why you struggled so much. 🤔

[@BareBackBroncos]

I don’t struggle anymore. I found out where the best place on my rig to tie off.

[@ericcarawan1308]

Maybe you should have asked the kid behind you to show how to set it up. Come on man!

[@BareBackBroncos]

I figured it out and have used it multiple times. Thanks for watching and the kid behind me is my son and he likes it.

[@jimjordan1740]

I’ve never set up this tent, but just looking at the video, you have to wonder if this guy has ever set up a tent before. I realize that everyone wants a You Tube video, but this is really a shame.

[@BareBackBroncos]

If you read the comments I got the hang of it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.