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REI Basecamp 6 vs. Gazelle T4 setup time
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- čas přidán 4. 01. 2021
- This is a comparison of the time it takes to setup the REI Basecamp 6 and the Gazelle T4 overlanding tent. Two very different tent designs that can be used for ground based tent camping while overlanding.
If you're not interested in watching me set up the Basecamp 6 and want to jump ahead to the Gazelle T4, you can skip to 5:32. To skip to packing up the Gazelle, go to 17:02.
Neither tents were given to me for review or promotion. These are both tents I have purchased to use.
I have the basecamp (plus multi kingdom 6 and 8). I now have two gazelle t4 overland edition. The set up time makes the t4 a better option for us. We use the tents as adult kido camping bedrooms while we are in our 2 person trailer trailer. They also make great guest houses. Along with our clam screenhouse setting up camp takes minutes vs an hour. Makes all the difference for a weekend trip.
Nice vid!!! Love that Gazelle tent!!!
Liked the video, timing should have not included the rain fly for the Gazelle either , which should have shaved some time off. Any camper would know rain fly can take considerable time to set. That's why I just ordered the Gazelle T4PLUS
Nice comparison of the two tents. I bought the T4 Plus to get the front screen room/vestibule and away from the triangle doors. I wind up using the back triangle door as a nice sized window. You are right that they are behemoths to store and haul. My 4 person dome almost gets lost when packed. That’s no worry with the bright orange Gazelle.
Waiting for T-4 plus to finally come back in stock. The t-8 just showed up but I want the gazebo portion of the T-4 Plus.
Just missed T-4 plus new inventory. Looks like the price has gone up.
@@vonzellable Along with every other product in this country!
Those Gazelle tents are real hard to beat. I have the T-4 and the MSR Habitude 6. If I’m going out for a weekend or I’m going to setting up and taking down camp numerous times, I’m taking the T4. If I’m gonna set up and stay in one spot, use my cot, I take the MSR.
The only real plus to the other tents is that huge door. The T4 door takes some getting used to.
If you stake down those hubs on the T4 it is indestructible. I’ve had mine is some serious wind and was just fine.
I agree. I bought a rooftop tent on a black Friday sale and I'm still working out the kinks and hoping I didn't make an expensive mistake. It's hard to beat room to stand up without getting out of the tent.
I debated between the REI Basecamp 4 & the Gazelle 3. I ended up getting the REI Basecamp 4. My reasoning being 1) price. I got a super deal on sale at REI. 2) the Basecamp is a 3-4 season tent. 3) The vestibule & larger door were major pluses for me. 4) REI has a great warranty and really stands behind their products. I will note that I bought mine for car camping and not overland. I love the easy set up of the Gazelle and if I was doing Overland Camping I may have gone that route. But I think either tent is a great tent if it meets the needs you are looking for. Great side by side review!
You're correct that the tent should meet the needs you're looking for. I still have both and use the one that suits the situation best. The Gazelle takes up a lot of space for transport and should definitely be a consideration. Thanks for watching.
I am trying to decide between these two tents, so this video was great! I currently have the Grand Hut 6 for car camping and like it but it is very susceptible to wind gusts and the vestibule areas let some water in if it's been raining and you need to get out.
Have you been able to test both of these in wet conditions? I like the idea of the T4 for quick overnighters, which is what we plan to do more of, but the base camp seems like it would be better for the oversized coleman cots that we are planning to use this season.
The basecamp wins in this category. The vestibule is large enough to take off wet shoes outside the tent and covers the doorway so rain doesn't get inside the tent. It is very stable in the wind with its 4 pole design plus the rainfly pole. You can also set up your cot outside and carry it through the massive door with ease. The T4 lacks a vestibule and full coverage rainfly and the doors are small. You really have to set the cot up inside the T4. You'll also lose access to the 2nd door if you have more than one cot. They both stay dry in the rain I've had them in so far. I like them both for different reasons and work around the T4 issues. I have a door mat just inside the T4 doorway to step in and take off my shoes to keep the tent floor cleaner. The T4 is a definite plus for camping solo, changing campsites daily and have the space to transport it, but the basecamp is nice when you're in one spot for a few days.
In adverse weather use the Basecamp is superior to the Gazelle - the frame system is stiffer and the rain fly completely covers the tent.
Hello Okie.. T-town here.
Yeah, the little door does bother me on the Gazelle. I love how easy they are to set up though and the reviews that cover weather handling are very promising. I see now that they have a t4 plus hub design that has the addition of a full sized entry on one end so if I get one of these that's the one I'm going for.
I keep looking for a better overall option than the Gazelle for the money and I'm not seeing it yet but I'm still looking.
I plan on travelling cross country with my dog and I'm not partial to setting up and tearing down a tent that isn't instant if I don't absolutely need to. Some of these popup tents can be setup up and crawled into without even needing to stake right away if you're in a hurry to get out of the weather.
Yeah, I was looking at the new version with the large door myself. Could be a win-win.
i love my Gazelle 3Tx i think the pro's of setting it up out weighs every other con.
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The gazelle is sick !! - main question alot of us have is how does fit on a rack or inside a THULE roof box??
It rides on my roof rails fine. I haven't done 8 hours of driving 75+mph with it up there yet, but it sits fine so far. I did buy some velcro straps to cinch down any loose fabric from the bag just to keep it more aerodynamic. It doesn't fit inside my Thule Force XT Sport, but it would fit inside the Force XT XL or similar sized or larger roof box.
I’m way late to the party, but it fits on my slimline rack as well as inside my Thule XL box with zero issues. I usually stack it next to the Thule box so I have full box storage available for gear and it takes up very little room on the rack.
i recently purchased a T4 hub tent. i’m a solo camper, 65 yrs old & 5’4. there’s no problem for me carrying a 30 lb bag over my shoulder for a short distance. i was hesitant about the D-shaped doors but if you can lift your leg enough to go in and out then it’s not so much a deal breaker. the T4 has ample room for a sleeping cot, table, chair, cooler and there’s still room to walk around in. the T4 slides in the back of my FJ Cruiser with no issues. i’ll be going camper more often now.😊
The Gazelle is similar to the hub design of my hunting blind. Does it have a way to lock the hubs so they don't close under high winds, snow, etc?
It doesn't have a locking mechanism, but there are spots to connect guy lines, but I haven't needed that yet.
I have used tent in high winds with the tie downs on all 4 sides, no problems . I know walls facing winds will collapse but not the tent itself.
Yeah-- good video--- but you have apples and oranges on the setup and take down-- The Basecamp 6 rain fly adds at least another 3-5 minutes to the setup time...
I love large doorways also. It's easier. Im going to get gazelle T4 plus so I will have the double screen door
That's definitely a good option. And it'll give you some space away from the mosquitos!
Gazelle seems kind of bulky when packed up, but beyond that it looks pretty sweet. I'll stick to my REI tent for now as it takes up much less space.
Yes, the Gazelle is quite bulky. It's definitely a tradeoff for the quick setup.
I have a T4 and was looking to downsize to a T3 since it's just me and the dog....now they are seemingly impossible to find. I could probably double my money if I wanted to sell my T4 green.
It's possible. For me, the storage and transport size of the T3 isn't enough of a difference to justify losing the interior space of the T4. If I'm going to carry something that big around with me, I might as well be able to stand up inside.
Now that you have had a little time, which tent are you using more?
I'm using the Gazelle T4 more right now. It is definitely easier to set by myself. The true test will be in June when my wife and son joins me, my buddy, and my twin sister's family on a trip through CO and Utah. It'll have to ride on top for that trip. My sister will be using my Basecamp during the trip.
Thanks so much for the reply. I have a great Kingdom 4 tent, but rarely use it because it is such a pain to put up, and I end up sleeping in my van. I am leaning towards the T4, or maybe even the T4 Plus. Any thoughts?
Honestly? The addition of the screen room is cool. If you don't mind adding 17lbs to the weight of the T4 and a bit more girth when packed, then you'd have a big space to hang out in when the mosquitos come out. It looks like it doesn't take much more time to set up.
I will be more interested when you actually use it. I don't think putting on the roof is a negative. JMHO
Thanks for your humble opinions. I have used the Gazelle tent for about 3 years now and have taken it on long trips carrying it on the roof with no issues at 80mph.
Also, if the "vestibule is that important you should have gotten the Gazelle T4 Plus. JMHO
Thanks again for your humble opinions. This video was my first look at the T4 and comparing it to the tent it would mostly replace for overlanding trips. I am discussing pros and cons with the T4, not the T4 plus or other versions. I was looking for speed of setup in this video but noted that not having a vestibule is a tradeoff. Overall, I have been happy with the T4 and still have no plans to get a T4 Plus.
Apparently I thought you were talking about a T4 plus oops my bad
It's all good. Yeah, this is the Gazelle T4, not the plus. I'd like to see the plus and check it out. It's only slightly larger when packed than the T4 and supposedly takes just a few seconds longer to setup.
Dude, it’s a no brainer! The gazelle t4 is way better than that REI tent. I’d never buy that REI tent. The Gazelle is the best tent I’ve ever bought. I camp in snow, rain and wind. No problems ever. This guy hasn’t had enough experience
Wow! thanks for your input. This was day one of even seeing a Gazelle T4 IRL. Since this video came out more than 3 years ago, I can tell you that the T4 is not "way better than the REI tent." I have camped in the heat and in the cold and everything in between. This tent is super hot when it is hot outside. Not enough ventilation, especially when it is hot and rainy when you have to keep the rainfly on. The screen material doesn't allow the same airflow as the REI tent and the thicker material isn't as breathable. As I may have mentioned in the video, if you have a smaller car, the REI tent makes more sense. I use the Gazelle a lot. I've also had to replace the rainfly and a rainfly pole with the Gazelle because a pole snapped and ripped the rainfly. Never had a problem with the REI tent. And as other helpful commenters have pointed out that this is an apples to oranges comparison, it was never meant to be a direct comparison of the tents. Only to show how much faster the Gazelle was to set up than a similar sized traditional tent. in that alone, the Gazelle wins. In every other category, there are wins for both and losses for both that makes it your personal choice which features work best for you. For me, the REI tent is still the more versatile tent. The Gazelle also serves its intended purpose very well and that is why I still have and use both.
@@xpoverland I guess we camp different, but that’s ok. I’ve heard the same complaint about t4 before, but where are you camping? I can’t be bothered by polls. It stores fine in my vehicle and it’s just simple and fast. For the price tag it wouldn’t bother me as much to replace the whole tent if it was damaged. It’s under $300. When you’re trying to keep up with rooftop tent guys the design of the t4 helps. I was looking into the shiftpod and that’s $700 bucks and with those small windows and insulated walls, it didn’t seem like a year round tent. The REI may work for you, but for me the t4 works out way better. Maybe I should explain the way I camp next time I comment.
I don't really think the way you camp makes as much of a difference as your specific needs or wants. I agree that the T4 is a better option for year round camping than the shift pod and the T4 does stay warmer in the winter than the REI. It is my choice for winter camping. I did have a rooftop tent for a while and switched back to the T4. I'm just saying that it's not such a no brainer and not way better. There are definite pros and cons. The T4 works better for you. I think they both have a place for me, depending on what I'm doing. The really important thing is just to get out there and enjoy camping.