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Backpacking - Gear reviews - Wild Camping - Overlanding
Nortent 2024 Vern 1 Winter snowstorm test
A late winter snowstorm was a great opportunity to test out the 2024 Nortent Vern 1. The tent performed flawlessly with the overnight temperature dipping down to -15C, 5F. Ventilation was definitely the key to keeping condensation to a minimum.
The snow loading was excellent as due to the frigid temperatures and wind gusts, it just slid off the tent. lesson learned on this winter wild camp, GoPro cameras do not like the cold. Bring extra batteries. I can't comment on the effects of wind on the tent as in this forest, it's very sheltered.
All of the gear I use is paid for by me, including this tent and the Vern 1.
Winter wild camping is inherently dangerous if you don't have the knowledge, equipment, and experience.
Hypothermia and frostbite are real risks and have to be taken seriously.
Please check out these other great channels and give them a watch.
@HairyHiker2022
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@AndyWardle
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The snow loading was excellent as due to the frigid temperatures and wind gusts, it just slid off the tent. lesson learned on this winter wild camp, GoPro cameras do not like the cold. Bring extra batteries. I can't comment on the effects of wind on the tent as in this forest, it's very sheltered.
All of the gear I use is paid for by me, including this tent and the Vern 1.
Winter wild camping is inherently dangerous if you don't have the knowledge, equipment, and experience.
Hypothermia and frostbite are real risks and have to be taken seriously.
Please check out these other great channels and give them a watch.
@HairyHiker2022
@AndrewParkOutdoors
@GrizzlyGaz
@AndyWardle
@GoingSoloOutdoors
@SoloSarahBX
@GoodBlokeOutdoors
@patrickdickinson6492
@TOMHEANEY100
@MCMOutdoors
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Nortent 2024 Vern 2 swampy forest wild camp
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A late start and hike into a swampy forest wild camp had me pitching the new Nortent Vern 2 in the darkness of the forest. Not ideal! I can't comment on how the wind effects this tent yet as all of my camps have been in sheltered forests. All of the equipment I use including this tent and the Vern 1 is purchased by me. Please check out these other channels and give them a watch. @HairyHiker2022...
Nortent 2024 Vern 2 initial look
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My first CZcams video and the first introduction to the Nortent new Vern 2. My next video will be the first adventure in early spring weather conditions. I purchased this tent and the Vern 1 with my own money, along with every bit of kit I own. Please check out these other channels and give them a watch. @HairyHiker2022 @AndrewParkOutdoors @GrizzlyGaz @AndyWardle @GoingSoloOutdoors @SoloSa...
How does it fare in strong winds? Did you purchase the double poles? How does it fare in regard to condensation, strong winds, and snow? Look forward to a further update once you've had it in more inclement weather.
Very nice good From Multan Pakistan
Thank you.
super tent buddy, nice review
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Vikings use metric measurements🕵️
Some viewers like imperial and some metric. Either way, someone would complain if I missed one or the other. 😁
not a brand that is common here in Australia, but look to be very high quality material, and design. So many great designs in the industry going beyond either tunnel or geodesic dome options. Looks like it can handle big winds which is always our concern in alpine areas.
Double poling is recommended for high wind situations.
What is price range of these tents?
$531 USD Vern 1, $671 USD Vern 2.
is the tent more than 1000 ponds ? or 1550 us dollar ?
No, it's less.
I have a Cabela's Alaskan Guide 4 person tent, indestructible. Nice video!
They are strong looking tents. Can you use them with a woodstove?
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors no
Nice video Sr
Much appreciated. Thank you for watching me stumble through my first video.
Great video, I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more.
Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
These Vern tents seem nice but for that weight….there are much tougher tents than these. I.e North Face VE-25, Ferrino snowbound or mountain Hardware Trango etc.
That's the nice thing with tents, lots of choices for everyone's needs. The weight doesn't bother me to be honest. Currently out in it right now.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors All right!! Hope you’re having an excellent time out there! I’d like to be doing the same!! I’m more than willing to carry extra weight too if needed. Cheers!
This tent will definitely break in high winds, doesn't seem to be made for this. As I wrote before, this tent is a dangerous product
Not sure why you are telling me this, but thanks for being concerned for my safety. 😊
Are you nuts? The tent are surely made for this. What will not however is if some noob pitch the tent on a storm where winds are 70 mph, wich no professional would ever do, and if so the pros would carry double poles like you also can put on a Hilleberg tent. lol. Some comments lol
@DanielOutdoors Hopefully you could see my sarcasm in reply to the previous comment. 'Dangerous" . 🤣🤣
These Vern tents have been snapping pole in winds above 40! They could be real dangerous if used improperly ….they are not a mountaineering tent….
I was more impressed with your sleeping system tbh 😮 but the tent definitely looks solid tho! I’d trust it in a storm😊
Do you feel like changing the poles makes a big difference on the sturdiness of the tent? Thinking of changing mine as well.
It definitely feels more rigid, but having used it quite a few times now, I think it needs to be reconfigured on the ends, as that is where the forces tend to want to push it in. The guyline attachment points need to be looked at on the ends too, as they don't seem to provide much strength at the height they are. Caveat, I haven't used it in gale force winds yet, as where I wild camp, it's heavily forested which gives some degree of wind protection. Apart from a potential tree landing on me of course. It feels stronger on the sides, which is the opposite of what it should be. But to sum up, adding thicker poles or doubling up is relatively cheap insurance when out in harsh conditions. Still a great tent and has its purpose, but myself and others have noticed the same issues, so It's not just heresay. The Hilleberg BL Soulo would be the one for harsh, exposed high elevations at this point. I do hope Nortent takes a look as they have in the past with end user suggestions etc. I'm not abandoning the brand as others have, and a Gamme 6PC hot tent will be my next tent from them.
I googled the sleeping bag as it looks epic… £890 🤦🏼♂️😮😂
Check out the Western Mountaineering ones, you'll be equally shocked. Thanks for watching.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors the Canis one looks amazing tbf… keep up the good work with the vids. 👌🏼
Under quite a flightline there.
It was ridiculous. I found out that hundreds of planes had been diverted due to the snowstorm, then they all decided to fly overhead all hours of the morning and night.
I have one of these tents but not had the chance to get out in it, but there have been a few videos on here showing the poles snapping and bending in winds about 40mph so its a bit of a concern
I changed my poles out to 10.25mm DAC's. Check out Fellmandave. He is in direct contact with Nortent regarding this.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors I have heard the DAC's make the best poles and have been thinking of getting some myself but it all costs again but I suppose they are worth it in the long run as the tent is great, thank you for the information as I was not sure who to contact and will look into it. Cheers from Wales 👍
I followed Nortent's advice about double polling so purchased another set of original poles. I trust if Nortent is going to ammend the poles in the near future existing customers are going to receive a replacement pair from the first batch. It's almost akin to a product recall.
@@smellyoldsock1553 Should be interesting. 👍🏼
@@smellyoldsock1553 after seeing what owner have shown on here 2 days ago I looked in the booklet that came with tent and it mentions about using double poles so that’s the way to go if out in windy conditions, also many of the real expensive well known brands do advise on doubling up poles so this is the norm unless we use the thicker expensive poles.
Great job, and thank you for the imperial conversion!!
Thanks for watching.
Hi, Where'd you get 10.25mm dac poles that fit from, please?
This is the page u need to order all the correct poles.. www.extremtextil.de/en/tent-poles/dac-featherlite-nsl/10-25mm.html But for me shipping and total cost worked out cheaper buying ones from Hilleberg that I cut down to size. Code : 032760 is the number on the Hilleberg site.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors thanks mate. shouldn't have to do this, but glad there's a solution!
@@GregTheCamper Completely agree
Nice one @@BrokenVikingOutdoors
@@BrokenVikingOutdoorsdid you buy 3 poles of the same length? Seen others order 2 different sizes.
Thanks for the mention - very good of you. I'm looking forward to testing one too when I can get my hands on one! ATB pal
Fellmandave, just had some poles snap on his Vern 2 and Rowan Wild Camps had a pole snap on his Vern 1. Thinking that my 10.25mm DAC change was now a good call.
It would be great if you were able to leave links to the gear you use in the description box.
As a new channel it takes a couple of months until they let me link things properly.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors no worries I understand that, just hoping to point you in the direction I want. Not going to lie to you.
@alpinealpine2793 🤣 I have to get verified first which has certain criteria, views, subscribers etc. Even my links for other people's channels aren't highlighted yet.
@@alpinealpine2793 I think it's in place to stop fraud and scammers.
Excellent job. Thorough and informative. Really like your tent.
Thank you for watching. Can't wait for next winter to get the woodstove in it. 👍
Looks a great location mate 👌
I do miss the moors of England though. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the mention... Im trying to work out your accent. Do you have a British/Irish twang or am i just tired? 🤣
Hey Gaz , you are bang on with the accent .My accent is pretty messed up. Originally from England. Irish Dad, scouser mum. Spent a lot of my school hols in Northern Ireland. Parents sent me there, as I was probably a little shit. 🤣🤣 You a veteran too?
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors Irish da and Ma from Liverpool. That's at least 75% Irish so. :)
@@citizenwolf8720 Definitely a shit disturber with these genetics. 💥💯💪
is this scotland?
It's Canadian Boreal forest. Thanks for watching.
Is that the right way to position the smallest pole (over and under the long poles?)
The 2 longer poles go over the shorter pole.
Pheww. Had me worried for a aecond, that I'd messed up 😮😅. @Dartmoor_
In a couple of frames it does look like the shorter center pole is going under then over, but it's just the angle, as I did start with the center pole first, passing the longer two pole over the top.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoorsthe longer poles get supported by the shorter ones, I have noticed some CZcamsrs do it the other way
@@Camped_on_Dartmoor I pitch mine based on Nortents PDF instructions.
Nice video, thanks. But where is the groundsheet? Isn't that included?
The bathtub style floor is attached to the tent inner, and you have the option to purchase the extra footprint which is shown in the video. The footprint covers the area of the bathtub floor and both vestibules. Thanks for watching.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors Thanks for reply. Cheers.
I am 6'6 tall - do you think I will squeeze in - perhaps on an angle? Also - do you know how this compares to the Allak 2 in terms of 1) quality and 2) robustness?
On an angle yes. I can't really comment on the comparison between the Hilleberg Allak as I've never owned Any Hillebergs. But as a Nortent Vern 1 and 2 owner. I can't fault the quality of both tents. Thanks for watching.
Hi tried to link it unsuccessfully. 😂. it's from Toplander Outdoor Store on Aliexpress. And it's the 200cm x 150cm. I use that in the Vern 2 and simply fold it over in the Vern 1. Thanks for watching. 👍
Great video, can you provide a link to the foil mat on Aliexpress?
Also available on Amazon UK. Cheapest to purchase from Aliexpress though, if you aren't in a rush. Ground Mat Camping Aluminum Sleeping Foam Mat 200 X 150 cm / 6.56 X 4.9Ft Insulating Thermal Waterproof Mat Foldable Double-sided Tent Pad Ultralight Floor Mat of Aluminum Foil amzn.eu/d/cXdUxVN
My buddy has a Nortent but it's a dome style hot-tent for maybe 6 people. I loved his tent. It seemed like a really nice quality product but I cannot afford the brand. I use a twin peak hot-tent which is a bit shabby but gets the job done. If I had the money to splurge on a new/better hot-tent I'd definitely be looking at the nortent brand.
Another brand Pomoly makes hot tents, too. I have their Titanium mini 2.0. Stove. Good quality 👌🏼 Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the vid. A lot of room here dedicated to the vestibules, so if you're not into cooking, it seems like a waste. Lovely looking tent and for car-camping I think I might go for it. I'm 6'2" also, so at least I know I'll fit!
For car camping I'd go with a Gazelle T4 Overland Edition. You can stand up in a Gazelle. And enough room for two full size cots, and more.
Hİ i see there are so much similarity between hilleberg and nortent for example way of attach pols and material used for hooks and other . are there any pantent problem here or all are normal design in both brand ??
Hi, as I've never owned any Hillebergs fine products, I cannot comment on their designs etc. What attracted me to the Nortent company was their willingness to listen feedback from customers. I was looking at Hillebergs but the Nortents are better suited to my needs and requirements.
Enjoyed and subbed. I know what you mean about walking to and from the camera as a CZcamsr. I left England for Western Australia. All the best Clive 🤠
Thanks for watching Clive. 👍
Great to see a tent being reviewed by a big guy, where you can get an honest take on the usable room available. I've had the same problems over the years.
Agreed. And seems like most tent reviews are being made from guys shorter than 6ft. Thanks for watching.
Lovely movie
Thanks for watching.
I enjoyed this, CZcams works for you and I look forward to what's coming next. I also enjoyed the change of scenery, as a Viking myself, for some reason I always end up watching British wild camping videos. And although they are great on itself, it is always the same recipe. Walking up a barren hilltop and pitch the tent, often in crappy weather with a few beers, some banter and good fun This woodland adventure was a nice change of pace and something different. Still fun, of course. But also more relaxing, despite the featured rave. Which is a good thing in my book, not the rave, just the relaxing part. :)
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Next time I will actually drink a beer 🍺 😂 instead of just carrying it.
Good job on explaining everything, made me laugh on the cooking and eating dinner part
Glad you enjoyed it!
That looks really well thought out .i suppose split between 2 adults 2.5 kg each isnt so bad especially for such .quality and space .proper mountain / expedition tent. Good video well done .
Definitely, splitting it up between two people makes sense. For me, I don't mind the weight, but in a 60L pack, that's a lot of room that gets eaten up. Great series of tents nonetheless. Well thought out and bombproof.Thanks for watching.
I purchased one now. bro, is it freestanding tent too, right?
Yes, it is free standing, just like the New Vern 1. Thanks for watching.
That was a good watch. Well done on getting this out there. Destined to be a much sort after tent. ATB Fellmandave
Thanks Dave, it was you and a few others who inspired me into taking this CZcams journey. Cheers mate.
@@BrokenVikingOutdoors good luck!
Ty for making this video! Love this tent.
Thanks for watching!
I was so happy to see this video! I purchased this exact same tent from them 4 months ago and it's finally getting shipped as of yesterday (I live in the states). This was very helpful and thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Did you get the footprint too. If you did, I found the easiest way to put it on, is to simply invert the tent on something soft and then clip it in while inverted. Shiny side up like the bathtub floor. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely bomber base camp tent. Love it. Thanks for measuring the inside as its actually wider than the 130 cm me and my wife like so all great ! Cheers. Andrew
Thanks Andrew, and while I didn't take a physical measurement of the inside headroom, it was plenty for anyone who is tall. Within reason of course. The upcoming video will be the forest camp.
Looks like a great tent, but heck, it's heavy.
There is always a compromise. I'll take the weight knowing I have a bombproof shelter that will keep me safe in all weather conditions. Thanks for watching.
I agree with you. I may even get this tent at some point. I'm just a smidge surprised at the weight. I guess I just want a fantasy tent that's as strong as this one, and light too .....which doesn't exist. @@BrokenVikingOutdoors
It's always a good idea to distribute the weight between the person sharing the tent, so that in itself halves the weight. @citizenwolf8720
Great first vid. Its a lot of tent for 5kg. Should be a real bombshelter. 👍
Cheers mate. Much appreciated.
Some people whinge about weights down to the point of ridiculous. Personally I've had to carry a lot of weight in my career, so anything under 100lbs is a bonus.
Some people = Ultra light fanatics. I'll take safety any day.
@@Shinykip I'm with you there.
Thank you for a nice view of the tent!
Thanks for watching.
Nice review. Why was the the Vern 2 purchased over Vern 2 PC?
Nortent only make the New Vern 1 in Polycotton.