Wild Camping on a Budget? Where To Spend Your Money | OEX Bobcat 1 Tent Review
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- I am joined by Ross for this video, in which we follow up last week's video where I used all of my high end gear, and considered where you can save money if you are looking to get out wild camping on a tighter budget, and if you can still have a good time.
I decided to more or less replicate my night out from last week to give a fair comparison between my expensive gear and the cheaper gear. We hiked to a spot in a local woodland to set up camp, which for me consisted of a budget tent, and sleep setup. I was keen for this not to just be a video in which I went camping with the cheapest gear I could find, as I knew this would not offer what you need to enjoy a night out, instead I went with items which I felt offered value for money, and hopefully this means that anyone looking to get into this type of camping can take something away in regards to where best to spend their money.
Thank you for watching.
LINKS (none of these are affiliate links, I haven't linked everything so if you are interested in something that isn't listed below just leave a comment)
OEX Bobcat 1 (I got this on sale, it seems to go on a big sale fairly regularly): www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15980942...
OEX Roam 300 sleeping bag (this is the newer model of the one used in the video, it is on sale for quite a bit less than Ross paid for his): www.blacks.co.uk/16560010/oex...
Trekology sleeping pad:
amzn.eu/d/4WBjhtH
Vango stove: www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Foldin...
Dutch Army Pack: I could only find the camo one.
www.surplusandoutdoors.com/du...
OEX raincoat: mine is discontinued but this looks similar.
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16007761...
Mora Knife: www.cyclaireshop.co.uk/outdoo...
Bahco Laplander: www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-396-La...
Sea to Summit pillow:
valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/...
ZEBRA Billy can:
www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/o...
00:00. Introduction
01:03. Raincoat and trousers
03:03. OEX Bobcat 1 tent
09:59. More budget friendly camp gear (sleep setup)
13:17. Cooking dinner
24.26. Fireside gear chat
30:41. Good morning
35:54. Goodbye and trailcam
The old bushcraft saying is that wood keeps you warm three times; once when gathering it, again when cutting it and again when burning it 🔥🙂👍
What my Gran used to say, except it warmed her twice, as it was my given task to cut it up for her after school......
I'll second that!
@@julianhawker7672 maybe it also warmed her heart, watching you cut the wood 🙂👍
I doubt it she was sat in front of the fire 😆
It wasn't until I was a adult that I realised that cutting fire wood was not that difficult using sharp tools.........
Rather than a blunt old axe and bowsaw, that I suspect were last sharpened when my Grandfather was alive 15 yrs previous.
@@julianhawker7672 haha, yes, that wouldn't have helped much! My grandfather was a carpenter so I had a shed full of very sharp tools 😁
Now is the winter of our discount tent.
- Bill Shakespeare
Quality fireside banter.... Ross definitely adds to the mix and having a camp chef, what's not to like!
It was a good night. I honestly forget the cameras there when we're chatting away. Thanks for watching 👍
Very cool - you do make the best videos! Nice tent. The conversations with Ross were an added bonus. And congrats on passing 3k subscribers !
Thanks. 3K subscribers... Unbelievable. I'm glad you liked it! Cheers 👍
Hi Mat another great video!! The entertainment value was exceptional 😀 I'm with you when it comes to sleeping bag a Down Quilt all the time. Looking forward to the next instalment 👍
That's where to spend your money. I love my Revelation quilt. Cheers 👍
Aside from the useful gear comparisons, which were very helpful, the remainder of the conversations with Ross were utter nonsense!
I mean, half man, half dear?
Satanic 👿 monopods?
I just ❤ your humour🤣. You had me laughing out loud 🤣.
Definitely my type of camping people.
Thank you for an informative and entertaining video 👍🏻
🤣🤣 unfortunately that's how our conversations always descend!! Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers 👍
My favorite moment - When you went left and Ross went correctly right. You did inspire me to make a purchase. I grabbed a $5 used marmot t-shirt off eBay. Thanks Mat! Great video!
I'm glad you noticed! Ross is always right! $5! What a bargain.
Another great vid... I Have a few tents (all for different scenarios ;-) ).. but I always feel 'secure' in the Bobcat no matter the weather.. Nice footage of the Deers at the end. Great to see Ross
I like the Bobcat. It's selling at over £100 now. It seems to have a bit of a cult following, especially on TouTube. I'd like to test it in some challenging conditions although I can tell that it'll be fine. Cheers 👍
Ive used fleeces from regatta, a puffa jacket from matalan £15, various army surplus gortex and the mora knife. And ive never been cold or wet.
It's amazing what you can get without spending a fortune. I wonder why I spend more on things sometimes . It's an addiction I suppose. Cheers 👍
I live in Australia and am getting a Bobcat 1 shipped to me. Even after currency exchange and shipping costs it still ends up being a bit cheaper than all the decent one man tents that are available here. OEX gear seems to be really decent quality for the price. Can't wait for it to arrive, I haven't been camping in a while but looking forward to doing some solo camps. I really like the integrated groundsheet for the vestibule and people say that this is a four season tent which is impressive.
Hi. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I like mine, although I haven't used it much yet. OEX gear has never let me down. It's good stuff. Cheers 👍
Loved it❤
You two make me laugh 😂, you're like a couple of old boys putting the world to rights.
That diddy little tent is awesome .
Great to see the animals going about their business unaware they are being spied on😊
You have a point about spying on the animals. I think I'll put up a sign warning them next time!
Love your channel, quality blokey banter. Defo need a 2 man tent to put your gear inside as well and self supporting so no pegs required unless raining or windy. Happy cycletouring with my Naturehike Mongar. Keep up the good work.
I have a NatureHike Mongar 2. It's an awesome tent. It looks like the Bobcat is now selling for £110. Unless it comes down on price again I'd go with the Mongar. Cheers 👍
Great video. Glad Ross was there to protect you from the were-deers
Terrifying things. I'm sure one of those deers at the end was one. It had a wristwatch.
I just changed to a Qezer down sleeping bag. it has very good build quality, is very warm and compresses much smaller than a synthetic bag. 70 quid and it's not a mummy bag. you can even open it out as a quilt.
I haven't heard of that one. I'll have a look. Cheers 👍
I do enjoy some camping comedy! You two are hilarious when you get together! lol Because I am aging, have arthritis and NOT strong like bull anymore, I am moving to the lighter side of things. I do like titanium, won't lie. lol I also am a quilt person but there are certain times of the year and certain circumstances that I would go with synthetics over down. One must be very careful not to get down wet because it will be useless as far as warmth goes. I am a cold sleeper so that would be my worst nightmare! lol It is also very hard to dry once wet so it wouldn't be my first pick even though I love the lightness of it. Thanks for sharing your budget wild camp, very entertaining! :) :) P.S. Congrats on over 3K subs, you are just cruising!
Thanks Jacqueline. 3k subs. I'm astonished. Your point about synthetic Vs down is spot on. As you say, when wet down does precisely nothing. Titanium is definitely a great light weight option but I think I took it too far with the frying pan. Never mind. Love and learn. Thanks for all the support 👍
I am not in the market for camping gear myself, but I feel like there is some really useful information in this video for anyone looking to make their first purchases, it looks from your list that you could even go a little under the £475 you said everything tallied up to. As stated in the video there is no value, other than entertainment, in watching someone spend $100 and have an uncomfortable night out, but then conclude that as they survived the night it was all great. Also I loved seeing the trail cam footage, hopefully you will find other opportunities to get that out.
Thanks. I hope it was a realistic set up. I could definitely make it work. Sadly I have a camping gear spending habit. Saying that, these overnighters are a cheap way to get away from it all so it balances out. Thanks for all the support this year. Your comments always cause a chuckle. Cheers👍
Well done boys OEX Tent gets rave reviews few mods to make it perfect …. Love the dear at the end. Atb Coops 👍🏻👍🏻🍻🍻
Cheers Coops. For the money it's insanely good. They've put it up to over £100 now though which is a shame. It was way underpriced I suppose.
@@matryderadventures it’ll go back down seen it go up in price before fingers crossed 🤞
Hahah! Food on your mouth!! When I was editing my footage I noticed sunscreen all over my face. Could have rubbed it in..
Great vid!
Cheers Ron 👍.I'm still enjoying your series.
@@matryderadventures thanks Mat!
i always use a small piece of silvered foam insulation under my trekology pad, it just seems to insulate you from the ground a little bit on colder nights. it takes up a little space but weighs nothing.
Good idea. It probably increases the r value by quite a bit. Cheers 👍
Interesting video liked to budget review I don’t camp in extreme conditions so budget is good for me. Interested in the trekology sleeping mat. You must be the only CZcamsr to take their personal chef. Only joking have fun both.
That sleeping pad is an absolute bargain. It looks and feels just like the Thermarest Neoair X Lite. The only thing I can't speak for is it's longevity but for £40 it's worth a shot. It was nice sitting back and watching Ross do all the work. He's a good cook too. Cheers 👍
Awesome. Loved the wildlife footage. Why is it not raining nonstop there?
Ahh. It's because I left Wales Broski. It didn't rain on August 9th in Wales so be grateful.
I'm largely in the reasonably priced camping gear camp for the amount that I do, Naturehike cloud-up 2 tent, etc ( only bikepacking in the better part of the year ,these days) with the exception of a decent down 3 season bag.
Agree with your conclusion 100% Bert 👍
I do buy decent riding gear though.
I was really hoping that trap cam was going to show a UFO..... 👽 🤣 Rendelsham seems to have that reputation.
I have a NatureHike Mongar 2. It's a great tent. I think a good down quilt/bag is the one luxury that's essential. Can you imagine the views I'd get if I caught an alien on film!!
Great video and concept. I have a question tho: How do you wash your pans etc when stealth camping? Thanks for all the great content.
Umm. I throw them all in a plastic bag and wash them at home. If I have to reuse something, I rinse and use stones, leaves or bark to scrape off the inevitable burned bits. It's not very hygienic. Cheers 👍
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger huh? :D@@matryderadventures
Definitely 👍👍
An update to this: those green scourer pads you can get. Cut one into squares, soak in dish soap and keep in a sealable bag/small box. Apparently works a treat! (will report back my findings!)
That's an excellent idea. I will also give it a go. Cheers 👍
About 20 years ago I saw a albino sika deer was amazing tried for about 2 years to see him again and get pics but fear he was a trophy white on green is seen 😂
They do stand out! I'll get the trailcam back out there. Hopefully I'll catch it. People don't hunt deer over here so he/she has a chance.
I like the tent quite a it yet it is nowhere near 65 quid at the moment. Oh well. Thanks for the video.
I think they've temporarily put the price up before a sale. It's been £65 for ages. I'd Keep an eye out.
What is the name of the more comfortable chair?
There are loads on Amazon,, they're all the same. Here's a link.
URPRO Camping Outdoor Ultralight Portable Folding Chairs Carry Bag Heavy Duty 145kgs Capacity Collapsible Folding Beach Blue amzn.eu/d/7eX7pBJ
Ive had three jobi products and they’ve all broken within a few weeks, lol.
I'm not surprised! Everything I've bought from them has been junk.
Next installment, cardboard camping using Amazon boxes for a tent, chair and fire!
Ha. Definitely. My garden is full of them at the moment. Cheers 👍
Beer in cans would be lighter and easier to carry back out
Very true. We went the luxurious route this time. Cheers 👍
Hello
Hi Graham 👍👍