Which 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 tent should you buy?

Which 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 tent should you buy? Should you buy the standard 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 backpacking tent or the 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Pro tent? This review also looks at the advantages and disadvantages or single wall and double walled trekking pole tents.
I think the Lanshan 2 trekking pole tent is excellent value for money. It's a proper 2 person tent and ultralight backpacking gear and costs substantially less than most ultralight tents.
The 3F UL Lanshan 2 tents can be tricky to pitch. I recommend practicing at home so when you go wild camping you can pitch them quickly and easily.
The drawbacks to the Lanshan tents is that the fly is a fair way off the ground. This is great for ventilation but not when it's cold. You can lower the height of your trekking poles to reduce the distance between the fly and ground. The Lanshan Pro 2 tents do not come seam sealed. The pegs are small and thin so if camping in the wind, I would recommend upgrading your pegs. Some people take two ground anchors with them for the side guys.
Buy the different varieties of Lanshan 2 tents here:
3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 4 Season £130 www.camperlist...
3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 PRO 3 Season £137 www.camperlist...
3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 PRO 4 Season £149 www.camperlist...
Note that Camperlists give you the option to purchase an optional footprint, additional guy lines and a Z Packs style door hook. All prices include VAT & Duty unlike other sites. I personally prefer the T-Zip models but you can buy the traditional L-Zip models too.
Double Wall, 4 Season Specs:
SPECS：
Weight:2.53 lb / 40.56 oz / 1150 g
Dimensions:86.6 in (L) x 49.2 in (H) / 220 cm (L) x 125 cm (H)
MATERIALS：
Color:Green / Gray / Khaki
Outer tent: 15D Silicon coated nylon
Inner tent: 3 season: 20 D mesh / 4 season: 15 D nylon
Bottom: 20D Silicon coated nylon
Zipper: 3#YKK
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Thanks, Andy.
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[@BackpackingUK]

Buy the different varieties of Lanshan 2 tents here: 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Pro 3 Season £137 www.camperlists.com/collections/3f-ul-gear-tent-collection/products/3f-ul-lanshan-2-pro-tent?ref=azpizuhxua&variant=37585886281882 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Pro 4 Season £149 www.camperlists.com/collections/3f-ul-gear-tent-collection/products/3f-ul-lanshan-2-pro-tent?ref=azpizuhxua&variant=40293423677594 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Double Walled 4 Season £130 www.camperlists.com/collections/3f-ul-gear-tent-collection/products/3f-ul-lanshan-2?ref=azpizuhxua&variant=44712859173018

[@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra]

I’ve got the lanshan 2 - 3 season T door version. Really happy with it, yet to be tested in the winter but stood up to our “British summer” so far 😅

[@londonviking3801]

Same - and you can buy a 4-season T-inner (AliE) for around £60.

[@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra]

@@londonviking3801 yes! They are brilliant for the price, weight and I find them very pleasing to the eye. It’s a giant tarp to sleep in. Bliss! 🕊️

[@neemancallender9092]

Great review Well done Just spent 3 weeks in the Lakes camping in my Lanshan Pro II 3 season I had some very wet and stormy conditions Pro II single skin, means you can wipe off the condensation easily Double skin means you cannot reach the condensation 3 season has much less condensation as it gives much more air thru than the 4 season You did not discuss the walking pole height There is a full range from 110cm to 125cm 110 is very poor conditions lowers the sides of the tent a seriously reduces wind and rain 125 is lovely and airy and reduces condensation I have used the Pro II 3 season in quite cool conditions and it is not as cold as you make it out once you have dropped the pole height An option use a bivi bag which adds 350g to 'winterize' the 3 season without buying a 4 season I carry a bivi bag in the winter with any tent keep up the good work

[@shuggiemcg1]

Thanks mate Ive been looking at tents all week and you helped me pick one finally! I went with the 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Double Walled 4 Season with the T zip, the foot print, metal clips and side guys. £154 all in. and it said its seam sealed now so thats good, that was putting me off a bit lol

[@juliewood4741]

i love your reviews and love lanshan tents. I have the ul pro 3 season (one man) seeing how long i cam last in it before i get tooo cold! Thank you for being consistent and amazing.

[@MarkHunter-dh2un]

I have the lanshan 2Pro it’s never leaked. Love this tent!!! It’s best to set it up when you seam seal it. I started out on a budget and bought the Lanshan 2 and absolutely love it!

[@MarvaBousman]

The price is unbeatable, I have a lanshan 1 pro L zipper purchased from camperlists in 2022 (price includes all taxes). It works great now.

[@MrHumlebaek]

I got the 1P double wall 3 season inner and i love it, easy to pitch and enough space inside and a great vestibule.

[@pismorichy]

Im on my 2nd Lanshan , my Pro 1 came with both zippers opening huge difference, My Lanshan took a thorough beating on my Camino Francis in March and April . I thought she was a goner a few nights in 60 mph winds . Incredible. I did seam seal 3x which may have affected the strength. I'm about to buy my 3rd . Here in California, my Sierras in the fall and Spring gets UK cold , I think I'm going with another single wall and yes just wipe down upon waking up. Buen Camino

[@BalaNakanishi]

I always appreciate your candid reviews. Thanks Andy.

[@andrewohare7055]

Hi Andy. Another great review. I used the LS2 4 season pro The last 2 years in good weather. The main problem I had was when having to camp on gravel ground and getting the main guy pegged in well enough to keep the tent up. I got thr LS1 3 Sears pro for my East Highland Way hike a couple of weeks ago and had the same problem 1 night pegging out tent, but the big problem was a night it started raining heavily and about 3am I thought the tent was leaking but it wasn't, the condensation was being knocked off by the rain and showering me and all my gear. In future I would wipe the inside every 2-3 hours in the same conditions. I like both tents but now I'm lookout for light freestanding tent.

[@SumonMurakami]

I really like my lanshan 2. Tried to talk myself into or out of this tent for 3 years before I committed, glad I have one now.

[@FerminaDowhower]

Love my lanshan 2 mate, my companion and I backpacked the Northumberland coastal path using the Lanshan 2. I can confirm it is absolutely superb and once pitched correctly (we used sand pegs), it was rock solid with loads of room for two of us . Had loads of rain and wind the first night the tent brushed it off with impunity. Overall great value shelter, totally concur with your review.

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

The New versions of the 3 season standard have partial solid panels at the head and foot ends to protect you from drafts along with the T zips now . Pro 3 season is my tent of choice , bigger than the standard and stronger materials , along with my easy pitch mod kits makes a cracking tent , nice viddy 👍

[@MG-bs5mr]

Yeah I used my Flames Creed Lanshan 2 (mesh inner, double walled) on a 40 mile, 2 night walk in the Cairngorms recently, loved it.

[@pcoley]

Great vid. I've been eyeballing one of these for a couple of months and will definitely pull the trigger now.

[@edsloan]

The great thing being a trekking pole tent is you can lower the poles to help with the draughts. The pro you definently feel the extra space and the new T zip is great. Bugs on the standard inner are a problem as they can fly between the inner and outer. Seem sealing is annoying on the pro however and I have had it leak at the guy points, also condensation is also a thing. Both can easily be managed though

[@roybinson6460]

Thanks, Andy! Great video... Always wondered.

[@Phil.Oakley]

I've got the standard lanshan 2 4 season and is my favourite tent. I've just recently upgraded the 4 season j zip inner to a t zip as definitely the better of the 2. The mesh on head and foot end is what deterred me as definitely wouldn't like the cold blasting on me all night

[@BackpackingUK]

I've actually decided so trade these in for a DW 4S T-Zip. I think that's the ultimate Lanshan for UK weather. I should say, it's also well worth adding extra guys on the peaks too with some decent pegs.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Up here in the Rockies I take the original 4 season tent as at altitude the temperature drops by 5 degrees every 1000 ft …. We were at 11,500’ the other week and we had a hard frost in August!! 🥶 but I stayed nice and toasty 😁…. Like you say it’s kinda weather dependent…. But whatever you take the Lanshan 2 is an awesome tent for the price… thankyou for the review 👍👍

[@cairnscrow8713]

Nice review Andy 👍. I suppose the whole range have their place. However the walking poles of course add to overall carry weight unless you use poles anyway.

[@Nordictor78]

Got the lanshan 2 pro 3 season and just bought hubba hubba nx. I think the hubba hubba nx is my favorite, but lanshan is definitely my ultralight go to.

[@IzettaHudgins]

I like that tent andy thanks for showing us and trying it. The tent looks awesome.

[@Jon_From_Coventry]

At this point, I feel a DD 3x3 Superlight tarp and a bivvy bag is a better option, for me personally. Some tents are so minimal that I believe it's better to go the whole hog and save a bit of money and weight. I make a similar shaped shelter as these tents with my tarp and it's great!

[@mikierenzo8023]

Thank you very much for this video. I have subscribed. Greetings from Italy

[@craigy1872]

Great stuff Andy, I really enjoy these comparison videos. I’ve just sold my x mid 1p because of the limited internal space. Trying to get out of wet clothes in that thing was enough to convince me that I’d rather have a 2 person tent. I was considering the x mid 2p. Would you recommend the lanshan over the Durston ? Cheers 👍🏻

[@BackpackingUK]

I’ve just bought a X-Mid 2P to try out. Always felt the 1P was a little small.

[@craigy1872]

@@BackpackingUK The huge footprint of the 2p is something that has kept me from buying it. How does the lanshan compare ?

[@Airlessmean]

got 2 lanshan 2s the white with 3 season mesh inner and a 4 season inner Solid (t zip) thats a massive game changer! but pitching is a pain at times

[@matt6477]

Brilliant review

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Loving your work these options have always confused me they all seem like knock offs of each other

[@Hiking.and.mountains]

i've been hovering over the buy button on the Lanshan 2, four season for about a month now. I love the look of the tent...don't think it will be long before I buy one.

[@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra]

3 season - t door works well for me

[@Hiking.and.mountains]

@@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra I was tempted by the 3 season, but condensation put me off a bit if i’m honest. Has it been much of an issue for you mate?

[@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra]

@@Hiking.and.mountains I had a bit of condensation on the last camp but it had it all sides down because of heavy winds. I was surprised with how little condensation though. With it being a 3 season, the mesh doors helped a lot. I was camping with my brother who had the oex jakkall, he suffered with a lot.

[@Hiking.and.mountains]

@@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra cheers mate, that sounds good! I was out in my Wild Country Helm 2 last week and the condensation in that was unreal, although it didn't affect us because of the inner, there was still a surprising amount.

[@YorkshireBoyOutdoorsXtra]

@@Hiking.and.mountains condensation is always a bummer but there is nothing that I’ve found that will solve it 🤷‍♂️. I hope you had a fab time! I’m going to flick through your videos tonight.. they have peaked my interest 🙏

[@AbdulKiyohara]

Helpful info, thanks Andy. Including taxes is a wise policy.

[@BackpackingUK]

Other companies show it without taxes and then people get caught out once it’s too late!

[@James-q5m6k]

Great four season tents, use it with a tarp in poor weather. Still only a combined weight of 1.850k.

[@MrLabradorwildman]

Great Video i do have the Pro but like the new 3F UL Gear LanShan 2 Tent(T-door) is there a model number sorry to say i live in Canada just far to expensive to ship from England so have to try and find it some where else still glad you made a video got me thinking hard to get it some how! Dave from Labrador Canada

[@BackpackingUK]

Check the links, I’m fairly sure Camperlists ship worldwide.

[@dancurtis8163]

Hi Andy sorry to be a pain but I'm slightly confused with all the different version options on the website. The 'standard' version (the one on the left in your vid labelled 'DW'.... am I correct in thinking this one is the £130 link option? Not the £149 one? Thanks for your help, Dan.

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes, sorry, I think that's my mistake. The standard double walled 4 season version starts £130.

[@bartonianoutdoors]

can't speak for the Lanshan2 but I have the standard Lanshan 1 (2021) with both the 3 and 4 season inners so I can swap depending on the weather

[@atmakali9599]

Just love your videos ❤️

[@KenyattaBrodnex]

Since aliexpress will start to collect 20% consumption tax from 2022, I have been looking for other more affordable stores. Thanks Andy.

[@___Tom]

great review, thanks!

[@outdooradventures4250]

Brilliant video and very informative 👏 👍

[@HardyBunster]

I slipped on a boulder and snapped a trekking pole clean in half. Luckily I had the Lanshan 1 that needed only one pole. If I had the Lanshan 2 I would have been in trouble.

[@BackpackingUK]

If you snapped both you’d wish you’d bought a freestanding tent 😂

[@BeliaEwton]

Most comprehensive lanshan 2 series.

[@VivienneBlaskovich]

Extra accessories great. 😘

[@CaylaGreenlee]

Khaki is always a favorite.

[@BackpackingUK]

100%!

[@peterbriggs2771]

I condered this tent and looked at all the mods, but felt seams not taped and the aftersales was paying an extra £50 for an Alpskit two man Ordos 2, weight 1.4kg. Great one man tent. It can be pitched outer first with ease and has great internal hieght and width sizes. 🏕😎👍

[@christophewaeles3767]

Best budget tents in the UK.

[@vasx94x4]

What do you think about these compared to the Asta Gear x mid clone

[@BackpackingUK]

I really like the Lanshan’s but the X-Mid style is better in the wind, no doubt about it.

[@driewiel]

How about the half person 5 season for homeless veterans? OK bad joke. Sorry. I have a Lanshan 1 white and bought a new Lanshan 1 Plus (Flame's Creed) with 230 cm inner. Not used yet. And to be honest I'm second thoughts about the Khaki. I wish there was light blue. Yes I like bright colors. I don't camp wild. And I'm a cyclist. Anyway, I wonder if there are any advantages of a 1 Person? Bit lighter of course if you don't use trekking poles. Better wind resistance? Smaller footprint. Yes there is less head space. I guess in the UK weather you hang out more inside your tent. But with the Lanshan 1 you can have one trekking pole left and use a small tarp from the top of the tent to that trekking pole. I never see people do that?

[@jens-kristiantofthansen9376]

I find, if it's windy or cold, just lowering the poles a bit and pegging the sides down directly, it's easily managed. As for the mesh being too cold, I don't really feel that. I tend to use my sleeping bag to keep me warm and a tent to keep me dry, although I do run hot.

[@natthiaskeidel]

yeah I was wondering about the tent giving warmth. I do it the same as you said, tent for staying dry and maybe keeping the mosquitos away and sleeping pad and bag for warmth

[@jens-kristiantofthansen9376]

@@natthiaskeidel Yep, definitely for mosquitoes and other critters as well!

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

Your sleep system keeps you warm not the shelter. I live in Canada and unless your in the arctic areas you don’t need a four season tent… I hear you guys talk about tents being warm🤷‍♂️…keep the draft out yes … sleep system does the rest

[@BackpackingUK]

Keeping draughts out is HUGE. Being in a cold, draughty tent is miserable and you end up spending all your time in your sleeping bag. You also have to take better sleeping gear and clothing too. Taking a lighter tent often leads to substantially more weight elsewhere.

[@1967AJB]

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[@joshuacarr9738]

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