Bargain Camping Gem: OEX Bobcat 1 Review - Must-Have Budget Tent
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- The OEX Bobcat 1 tent. Well, what can i say! For a cheap budget tent, it pitches quickly and easily, is lightweight and compact making it a great 1 person backpacking tent.
Leon and myself, both bought these tents as they where on sale, and I am glad I did. We pitched this up on Great Hill Moor, and watched all the fireworks from the surrounding area's. Food was good too, whilst i made pizza on the ridge monkey and Leon had a curry.
Amazing night with amazing views!!
The oex bobcat tent is 220cm long x 140cm wide x 110cm tall. Internal sleeping dimensions are 200cm long x 70cm wide x 100cm tall. The tent weighs 1.94kg, has a hydrostatic head of 5,000mm and the floor sheet of 4000mm. This is an outer pitch first and a single pole, but once the inner has been connected, then you can just throw this tent up in just 5 mins.
If you are tall and big, then i would not recommend this for you, however, get yourself to go outdoors and have a lie down in one of the tents.
This tent could be a potential to be a four season tent and I will test this out in another video, but did really well considering the wind we had, and the fact that both of us where toasty warm, even though it was 2 degrees at night.
Keep tuned on another video!!
Here is the link:
www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15980942/oex-bobcat-1-person-tent-15980942
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00:00 What's Coming Up
02:53 A little info on the OEX Bobcat 1
07:50 Pizza Time
13:45 Morning!
16:34 Tent review
23:42 4 reasons why you need to buy this tent - Zábava
Nice camp mate - a top area. As for the tent, for £49 - happy days! Top memories in the Great Outdoors as per. ATB lads.
Yeah it's cracking around there ain't it mate. I know, you can't turn your nose up at that can you. Yes, a great camp it was Chris, cheers pal
I’am from the States and after hearing a lot of campers give the OEX Bobcat l a good review. I wanted to order it.However, when I went to order it I couldn’t find it State side so I had to order it from England and pay big postage. I don’t camp in the winter so 3 season is good enough for me. It’s not all that heavy so I can carry it when bicycle touring. Also, I meditate and I wanted a tent that I could sit up in. Check that box for the Bobcat, as well. Om, guys. Thanks for the Vid.
Hello again Daniel, I remember you saying you to meditation and yes for sure there is enough room to sit up easily l. I'm glad you managed to get one. It's a shame they don't ship to the States mate. Enjoy your adventures in it buddy. Have a good weekend, Ant
I enjoyed your video. I've just had mine delivered today. Its now put up in the garden. I'm off to Dovestone Res, area with it tomorrow..
Hi Gary, ahh good stuff mate I'm sure you will love the tent. Good on you pal 👍. Cheers, Ant
Another great video Ant,nice tent mate,thanks for sharing ⛺️⛺️
Thanks Alan, yeah well worth a look if your interested in a new tent!
Tent looks really good.nice camp.Some beautiful landscabes you got there.
Hello Eventyrsoren, yeah I really enjoyed the first evening in it mate. Yeah the Moorland is stunning, love it up there. Thank you for watching and commenting pal 👍
Love the tent. that's for showing it.
It's a cracker isn't it Daniel. No worries pal, thanks for watching 👍
Nice one mate...looked a cracking little tent - you did it proud 👍👍- top night out - cheers guys! T🙂
Thanks Tony. Yeah I really do rate it, very compact and packed with stuff. Cheers pal 👍
Great video and review of the tent. I’m very tempted to get one these for woodland camping 👍
for £49 its a no brainer :)
Hey mate, thank you buddy. Always great to just get out for a camp after work isn't it. Yes, the Bobcat 1 is a definite recommendation from the both of us. That's coming from one camp in it too mate. We were both very impressed. Thanks again Joe
Definitely Leon, I bet the price as shot back up now 😆. Great purchase and thanks for letting me know about it pal
Hope your feeling better ant. Pizza always makes things better mate 🍕 🍕😉👍Cool tent for sure and a bargain price too. 😮 That looked like a right miserable day but at least you kept warm and dry. X says hi too. 😊
Hi Phil, Hi X. Much better thanks pal. Yes it does especially when it's spicy hot too!
Definitely worth a look this tent Phil, well worth a purchase if your in the market for a tent. Yeah it wasn't the best weather but a great test for this beast. Thanks guys!
Hi Ant, that's a great tent and love the colours. Sorry to hear that you have not been very well. Hopefully your a lot better now. 😊👍⛺
Hi Cath, yeah it's fab! A great first night spent in it. Yeah thank you, I've never been as ill, horrendous! Getting there now thankfully. Cheers Cath 👍
@@AntSurviveTheNight so glad you are feeling better Ant. Looked very cold up on the moors. 😊👍
Yeah much better thanks Cath. 2 degrees, not too bad, had a lot colder haha
just paid £59 for this and thought that was a bargain.
paying £49, i'd expect the alarm to go off when walking out the shop 😂
Lmao! That’s funny!!
Is great. Tent, used in Scottish winter, gold performance winner from a 50 year old vet
Hi Pygmy, yeah it's a great shelter. Sounds like you've used it through some fun weather up there. Thanks very much for watching, Ant 👍
I just ordered this after having the Blacks version, which apart from being yellow has been amazing for the last ten years, many many cycling trips done, the floor eventually started letting in a bit of moisture in very wet weather bu otherwise its stil good. I can only hope the OEX version is just as good - I like the porch groundsheet idea which wasn't on the Blacks model.
Hi AJM, oh nice one, sounds like it served you well mate. Ten years is incredible and being used all the time too!
I'm 100% sure it will be mate, it will certainly look after you just as well if not longer I bet. Yeah th3 groundsheet is ace, means you can sit in the porch and not get a wet bum haha. Thanks pal and be sure to let me know what you think.
Love the Bobcat review OEX tents are so underrated and way overlooked in my opinion Ive had quite a few and never once been let down , love the rendition of Loosing My Religion too
Hi Jay, ahh cheers mate! I'm going to do a final round up review and my thoughts on it since I've been hammering it these past months, hopefully you'll stick around to watch that pal too.
They are just so hardy aren't they, tough as old boots.
Ahh cheers pal, judging by the look of your avatar you play? Thanks very much, Ant 👍
That's a bargain Ant! I've seen this tent before, but the shape put me off. Looks like it would act like a sail in high winds, but I take it that's not the case? Actually impressed on the number if features and how well this tent has been thought out. Thanks for taking the time to show us it more indepth 👍
Definitely Steve mate, I can't tell you enough how happy I am with it. Yeah I thought it would just be too hard work being one pole but it's sooo sturdy pal.
Yes, tons of features for a tiny one manner. I think you'll be very pleased with it Steve if you decide to purchase one 👍
I have one of these too. On windy days, I have turned it 90 degrees in to the wind and used the centre pin out point on the outer door for protection. The tent cuts through the wind like the hull of a ship in a wave.
Yeah same as me mate. Its working out great at the moment. Thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers, Ant 👍
My wife has been wanting a 1 man for a bit of solo camping. Think this has just made her mind up. Cheers Ant, hope you're well.
Hi Andy, yeah it's a cracking tent mate, I really enjoyed the camp out in it. Its shot up in price again now which is unfortunate but fingers crossed it may come down again
Another great video there fella and what I like about this video as it just goes to show you have a great setup for very little money and I reckon it could be a 4 season looking at it and looking forward to further tests on this tent with the dynamic duo. I have a vango tempest 200 but this seems a lighter option to drag up the local Bowland fells. You should of hung on as maybe we could of got 3 on bulk buy price. Keep up the good work pal .
Hi Andrew, thank you pal. That's right, I try my best to keep the costs down when I purchase outdoor gear and it just goes to show with a item like this.
Yes, I think it definitely would stand up to alot of punishment in these colder months pal. I'll make sure I test it when the snow comes haha. Yeah definitely try it as its dirt cheap at the moment. Haha yeah good idea
I would like to say thank you all so very much for your wonderful comments and contributions to this video. To all who have purchased OEX Bobcat tent off of this video review both me and Leon wish you all the fun in it. Please, please let us know your thoughts once you receive it and have your first camp out in it.
Thank you all!
Another great video Ant, I love it that you do loads of camps in the the area that's also local to me, The lakes is great, so is the Dales but there The West Pennine Moors has everything for me. Darwen Moor, Roddlesworth Woods, and this one on my favourite local hill. I like to find pitches around the old ruined farms on Great Hill. My go to tent is the Cloud Peak 2, but watching this is giving me itchy feet to consider The OEX Bobcat. Not sure the wife will be happy though🤣 To be fair, other than the Naturehike, pretty much most of teh rest of my gear is OEX, I think what they produce is top qulaity for the price.
Hi Alan, yes we are very lucky to live where we do, we have everything on the doorstep don't we mate.
The cloud peak is a fab tent isn't it. That's one of the reasons I like this as it's just half of a cloud peak lol.
Yeah, go towards yourself pal, £49 you won't get shouted at haha. OEX are a fab brand, the stove I have is made by them, it does a cracking job. Thanks Alan 👍
Was thinking at the start that I wasn't interested in that tent, but having watched this it's now on my wish list! Nice one Ant!
Brilliant Pete! Trust me, you'll love it mate. Please let me know what you think if you get one will ya!
@@AntSurviveTheNight Will do, although it might have to wait 'till the next time they're on offer. The wish list is too long... Hope you're recovering well from the Covid, that can't have been fun! All the best, Pete.
I'm sure it will mate unless people who watch this all go out and buy then up 😄. Yeah I'm getting there now mate, still struggling with breathing but getting there thank you.
@@AntSurviveTheNight Stick with the breathing mate, I hear it's quite useful!
😆 yeah will do
As a camping noob I had my first camp on bonfire night in a bobcat 1 and loved it proper cosy.
Hello Simon, fabulous mate. It's just the best feeling your first wild camp isn't it. Once your there and all set up you just own that spot for the night. Cheers pal, Ant 👍
@@AntSurviveTheNight did you find it toasty?
Another great video Ant. I think you should do a woodland camp in a bit with the dutch army tent. 👍
Thanks Tony, yeah I love my woodland camps pal. It could do with a airing out mate, not been in it this year yet I don't think
Bobcat 1 is becoming a cult tent!!!
It certainly is mate, hope I had a little hand in it. It’s an amazing tent
Managed to watch the video and I tell you that apart from the mods I do I only ground camp at home. I do have a brilliant tent that I will try and show you on FB. Birthday Thursday and I get my pot and the little tri pod hanger :)
No worries Rach, it's definitely a class bit of kit for the outdoors, have a great birthday and hope you get all you want 👍
Just found your channel and subbed. Found you from Si live chat. Cheers. Jim
Morning Jock, yeah big thanks mate. It was a good live stream that wasn't it. Hope you enjoy my content matey. Cheers, Ant 👍
Pizza Antonio's 🍕 f' scran. I think calzone style would be better in that grill pan. Hope you're feeling better fella. Nifty wee tent that. Job's a good un.
Yes! Good idea Mark, should have done rest pal. Yeah getting there now dude thanks 👍
I always add chillies to my pizza. Just remember to wash your hands after or chappie down below will throb a bit when you nip for a pee ... 😂 It was a nice easy going video and very descriptive. Definitely helped make oex more known. I get blue light discount so extra few quid off from GO. Have to say though, you missed black peas and vinegar! Nowt better this time of year!
Haha oh yeah done that once and once only Phil. Ahh cheers matey, I try to keep them fun but informative too!
Haha maybe they'll give me a free tent to give away! Oh cool your sorted then Phil 👌.
I know mate, I was hoping to get some but missed out 😪
@@AntSurviveTheNight yeah can't turn down a gear review and a free tent!
Haha would be nice Phil
What a bargain Ant. I do like the OEX tents, 5.000hh is an amazing ammount of waterproofing for a budget tent. I bought the Rakoon 2 last year and love it to bits ! (paid £60) Cheers Pal 😀
Hi Martin, yes what a price mate! Yeah very solid and usable tent this mate. Nice, I will have to look at that tent mate. Thanks for watching buddy 👍
Looks mint Ant! Good value is OEX, ATB 😊
It is Garry mate, it's absolute class, definitely a fan of OEX gear pal
I loved my bobcat on an up and down Wales hike-a-bike last year. I just need to grow some Kahuna's to take to hiking and camping in it!! Good news if you think it might be ok as a 4 season! Thanks from West Wales
Morning Gromlynne, that's fab mate, they are a very lightweight tent that you can pack right down. I'm sure you'll be totally fine matey. Yeah, it's looking like it could well be a belting four season tent. Thanks ery much for watching, Ant 👍
Just bought my brother one as a Christmas Pressie for his bike packing adventures. Just can’t go wrong for the money. Feeling poorly myself and was up at 3AM watching your vid on the telly, at 3.10 it was Pressie sorted.
Haha that is fantastic Tim! I'm sure ut will do him proud mate. Sorry to hear your not too good either pal, it's rubbish isn't it. Big thanks for watching buddy.
@@AntSurviveTheNight yours may be the same, I feel really poorly for a week or so, get a bit better and think it’s going, then feel poorly again then get a bit better then…..
Membership cost me an extra fiver on top of purchase price but tent was still about twenty quid cheaper than anywhere else. Bit of a steal really!
Yeah that was me too mate, 3 weeks it's took to feel anything like normal. Yeah that extra fiver off really helps.
I've used mine over four seasons in some challenging weather. The issue I have with it is, if I pitch with the porch on the leeward side, it doesn't take much wing to concave the windward wall in and rob what little space you have. I always seem to be in contact with the outer. Even using delta pegs. I did take a centimetre out of one pole section to make it easier to locate in the lugs. Also not great if you suffer with cramps in the morning!
Morning James, good to know you have used it in all season pal. I will have to watch the pitch then when windy. I did think that that would be the issue that I would come across. I found the pole slightly tight but if you push down on the top of the pole when putting the opposing side in so that the bottom one pushes into the ground and arches it, it fits in easy.
Big thanks for having a watch pal. Ant 👍
awesome pal
You too buddy, cheers for all your hard work
@@AntSurviveTheNight Thanks pal
No problem matey 👍
How do you think this compares with the RAKOON 2? I bought that tent for space, but it is 2.8kg my long term go to modified Lanshan 2 is 1.3kg and lots of space, held 50mph winds in Norway and 60 mph gusts in Wales, and Banshee is 2.5kg, that is a good tent but i prefer more space in the winter, I am unsure if the RAKOON 2 is a 4 season but I would like to think so as it has a lot of space to move about in the dark long winter nights, I like this Bobcat budget tent review, but fear I will be claustrophobic in it in the long dark wet months, is it a must have? because it is storm proof for £60 or is it very warm compared to the Rakoon 2 I am torn between spending £60 quid for a tiny tent that I would only use for stealth camping in the summer or windy conditions, or buying a 4 season inner for my new 3 season Lanshan 2 that I will buy in September!
Hi Ian, I really couldn’t comment on the Rakoon 2 as I haven’t tested it out but I know I’d be very happy to take the Bob out throughout the winter months and have done last winter. It held up like a champ and I think the videos show that. As for the room, I have major back issues and need to be able to sit and lie in different positions and the Bob give me those options. The versatile zipper allows for space to sit and cook in relative space that I don’t feel uncomfortable in.
I hope that helps matey.
Looks a Great bit o kit mate but id have to go in 1 before the banshee gets side lined 🤣👍👍
Yeah it's bloody excellent Craig, it's well worth a trade in haha 😄
I’ve looked at this tent before and always liked the design. I have a cloud peak 2 which for the same weight is a lot bigger but it has a lot of mesh and the wind blows straight though it. Didn’t realise it was on offer so just went and ordered one as like you say… would I pay £100? No… £60-£70 tempted….. but for £49 it’s a no brainier!
Morning Chris, yeah it's very much like the Cloud peak mate just half of it 😆. It's great to sit up in for being a one manner and it seems to be very secure in wind, I wouldn't say it was anything crazy the wind we had but it was blowing and it did a fine job, didn't move at all.
Definitely mate, I'm glad you picked one up. Please let me jnow what you think of it will you. Cheers Chris 🍻
Would love to see the different door configurations. Did u feature them in a video yet?
Hi mate, as of yet no not properly. I've finished my testing on the Bobcat now so getting ready for the final review and my thoughts on it so please, stay tuned if you could as I'll feature the door configurations in that. Cheers pal, Ant 👍
@@AntSurviveTheNight I will keep an eye on the channel. Love the content 👍
Ahh cheers mate, means alot that
Nice one anth cracking tent for the money mate looked a great camp cheers mate all the best 👍 😃🏕
Hi Gary, bloody ace it is mate, a fun tent packed with features. It was mate thanks, even when it's raining we love it don't we pal.
Ordered mine today and cost around £70 with discounts applied. I know there's a few mods for it, but i'll see how I get on with it first.
Buying now... 👍🏼
Hi guys! Fantastic!! Please let me know your thoughts will ya when you get it 🙏
@@AntSurviveTheNight Out in it tonight! Smashin' weather so I just had to! 😁
@Ant Survive The Night OK, honest review! Knots used to secure guy lines utterly hopeless, but not an insurmountable problem. No particular issue getting the pole in either end. Compact, but cosy and I'd say good enough for a winter tent as I feel snow would be kept at bay sufficiently well. Biggest goof on my part was opening the inner fly and the outer fly without knocking off standing dew from the front/top rain flap/cover, resulting in an instant and significant rainfall into the vestibule area and on everything within, a learning point for me. Can't really comment on condensation as it was one of those dewey, foggy nights (and mornings) where anything and everything gets wet, one way or another. Manshead End summit, 417 meters, clear at first, then low clouds, fog and heavy dew from 7pm onwards till morning, ~6C overnight. Light southerly 5-8 mph.
Brilliant view guys!! Yeah it's funny some say the pole is real hard to get it but mine wasn't really an issue, slightly tight but no real problem.
Definitely will be using mine throughout winter, here's hoping for a snow fall.
Unlucky with the shower you had the morning after but I suppose it woke you right up haha.
Big thanks for letting us hear your review and I feel your gonna enjoy this awesome tent!!
Nice tunes& how would someone in Canada buy one of those tents? I checked Amazon, no luck there
Thank you Clint. Yeah not sure if I'm honest mate. You can login to Amazon and use the UK address rather than Canada, worth a try. Only trouble would be the P&P cost mate
What's the best camping mat to use in this sized tent?
Hi mate, I’m 5ft 9 and use regular sleeping mats. As this tent is quite small I wouldn’t go any bigger. Now, there was a comment from someone who said the tents come in different sizes. I can not prove this as I haven’t seen any of the other bobcats in Go Outdoors state that so I would 100% say go regular pal. Hope that helps, Ant.
just gone an bought one of these 20 min after watching your video, is there anything to watch out for? any concerns? or any mods you might think will help it? im planning on using it over the winter mostly peak district. good video mate..
I bought one last week, but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I know some people have experienced some issues with the pole not fitting well and modifying it by cutting a bit off the end. Mine was slightly tight, but I've not personally had this problem. The back wall of the inner can sag slightly, but I've seen some really simple mods using adhesive velcro strips on the inner and flysheet to keep it taut and lifted, which seemed really helpful.
@@zephyrical cheers mate, I've seen that some have a drama with the poles, not tried mine yet as been raining, good idea with sticking velcro on the inner an outter, might try and get a toggle stitched in it. Thanks again
Morning Watty, brilliant mate, I'm sure you will enjoy it when you get out in it. For me there was nothing I found bad enough to mention in the video. I'm not sponsored by OEX so it was a fair review. I would say if your tall (I'm 5.9) you would find it a bit tight but I know people who enjoy the Vango Banshee and are 6 foot plus and don't have any complaints.
I've not looked in to any mods if I'm honest mate. I would be more than happy to use this tent, in the hills or mountains in winter and certainly will be showing that in the coming videos. Enjoy mate and thanks for watching
Some great tips there K mate, thank you for helping out with Watty's questions. Yeah I found the pole tight but nothing I struggled with. I was expecting it as I knew Leon's Jackal 3 as the same issue. I didnt have a issue with ut sagging at the back, i guy my shelters out very tight but i know that other people tend to keep theirs slack so its easier to open the doors and such.
Thanks pal and hope you enjoy the Bobcat when you get out in it.
Will you guys please let me know your thoughts on the tent once you've tried it. Thanks guys.
49 quid sold 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍
Haha yeah sure was a bargain mate
Definitely better than a Scarp 1 😅
Hi Jamie, I couldn't comment as I haven't had the pleasure in trying it out 😆 who knows I might get the chance to do a test off haha. Cheers pal
I’m 6.1 would this tent be big enough for me?
Morning mate, I would say you would struggle if I'm honest. There as been a comment on one of my Bobcat videos saying that they come in different sizes if you look on the label but I've haven't seen that but I might have missed it.
@@AntSurviveTheNight I currently use the phoxx 2 v2 and find that room ok but looking for a budget 4 season ? Is there any you recommend (suitable for 6.1) . I’ve looked online for the bobcat and they only seem to be in 1 size
Yeah I thought as much. I haven't seen that the Bobcat comes in different size either, I was very sceptical.
You could look at the OEX Jackal 3, that's not a true 4 season tent but from what I have seen of it, I'm sure it comes close. It's got a lot of grit that tent. If you scroll through my back catalogue you'll find a few videos featuring it. I can't fully comment on it as I'm not the owner and haven't managed to get hold of one and take it to breaking point but from what I've seen it's good!
@@AntSurviveTheNight thank you I will check it out
Are you from Wigan?
Na, Bolton Gary 👍
Really enjoyed your video. I'm just getting into solo camping. I'm 61 now. I haven't camped since i was a kid :-). I've took early retirement, so something different. Any tips would be appreciated 👍
Oh good on you man, yeah nothing wrong with starting back up camping after a while matey. I couldn't live without it now. Yeah, if you need any advice just give me a shout. I have quite a bit of knowledge now throughout my time in the outdoors so ask away buddy. Hope your enjoying your day today pal
@@AntSurviveTheNight Thank You. My Bobcat 1 is pitched up in my garden. I tested it out last night 🙂
£50 a pop - proper bargain
Haha absolutely mate!
How tall are you chap
I'm 5.9 Captain 👍
I’m 6ft people have said it will be a squeeze
@captainkickoff3565 definitely mate, I won't lie, you'd be uncomfortable
@@AntSurviveTheNight cheers il steer away from that . great video and I subbed
No worries Captain mate. Oh, thanks pal, I appreciate the sub. Hope you enjoy my back catalogue buddy, all the best, Ant 👍
£100 now 😭
Yeah they shot up a week after this video was released Rick