Unboxing the Snugpak Ionosphere: The Ultimate One Person Tent for Outdoor Adventures?
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2023
- In this video, I'll be unboxing the Snugpak Ionosphere 1 person tent, a highly durable and lightweight tent designed for solo camping and backpacking. I'll take a look at all the features that make the Ionosphere stand out, including its camouflaged waterproof and breathable fabric fly sheet , sturdy aluminium poles, and versatile setup options.
I’m planning on using this tent for the odd weekend getaway, wild camping / stealth camping, the occasional longer expedition and motorcycle adventures as this looks to be the perfect moto camping tent.
The Snugpak Ionosphere looks to be the perfect choice for anyone who loves the great outdoors, so in this video lets see what’s in the box, and in future videos we’ll put it to the test!
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How impressive, lovely colour blends in so well and so easy to set up. Hope you enjoy your future adventures.
Thanks. Really looking forward to putting it through it to the test!
Perfect colour for the UK outdoors. It fits so good in moors and hills. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for checking out my video. I love the colour, can’t wait to get out there with it and give it a proper trial. Cheers. Neil
Thank you for your video. I have had a Snugpak Ionosphere for years and use it when hiking or hunting. I live in Nevada and have the tan cover, but I also bought the camo and green covers, depending where I'm going. I also carry a small tarp that I sit under to make food or enjoy the stars, but I really like the tent. Bigger than a hooped bivy, but smaller than most one man tents. The screen inner tent is perfect when camping around a lake, swamp, or other mosquito infested areas.
Thank you for watching. That’s good to hear you’re pleased with yours. TBH I have yet to use mine 😬. 2023 flew by and so far this year it’s been far too wet. My camping kit is packed and waiting for a gap in the weather that coincides with a free weekend. Desperate to include camping adventures into my channel I plan on the ionosphere being a big feature of future adventures. Thanks again for watching, hope you enjoy my other videos too. Cheers. Neil
Looks great. Enjoy. A few weeks ago I got the Aquaquest Hideaway bivy. Haven’t tried it yet since it’s winter here in Province of Quebec in Canada and we have a few feet of snow and very cold weather.
Thanks. Can’t wait to spend a night in it! I was considering the bivy route before I came across the ionosphere.
Canada is a beautiful part of the world! Hope the weather turns a corner soon for you so you can get out and test that new bivy. Cheers. Neil
Love the camo color,looks like a good tent.Thanks for sharing
Blends in nicely doesn’t it! As summers on its way I’m hoping to put it to the test soon. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
@@parkitpitchitmoorit yes I'll try one of these.might get to tight until I fall asleep if I can,but looks like it might be ok.
@@larryshamlin5945 I’ve not slept a night in it yet but having tried it I was surprised. On paper the widest part is the width of a single mattress which is generous for a one man tent.
Great vid..far roomier than the Snugpak stratosphere.
Would have been interesting to see with thickish mat inside plus bag. New subscriber 👍
Hi Phil. Thanks for checking out my video. Glad you found it useful. Time seems to have run away since I picked up this tent! Hope to get out in near future though and put it to the test. Hope you enjoy the other outdoor cooking based videos on my channel too. Cheers. Neil
Ive watched so many reviews of one man tents and bivvis, have to say yours is one of the best. I’ve narrowed it down to either this or the OEX Salamander as living in Kent it’s quite well populated so the stealthier the tent the better. I would bring my fairly large dog along with me so the extra space Snugpak Ionosphere offers whilst still being stealthy seems the best choice in my budget.
Cheers
Hi. Thanks for checking out my unboxing. To be honest I have yet to use it - 2023 flew by before I knew it! Definitely going to get out as much as possible this season though! I have my motorcycle packed already with the intention of doing either motocamping, stealth camping or a combo of the two. Hope you enjoy whichever one you went for. Thanks again for watching and your kind words. Cheers. Neil
Great liitle bivvy tents....if you open the door fully, it's a lot easier to gain access without parking your bum on the mud. By putting some elastic cord on some some loops will save a lot of pegs as you can double up. Also threading the head end guy line through the tie back loop gives a little more head space? The ventilate very well and you get little condensation if any. Love them and a good no nonsense video, thank you.
That’s a great tip, thank you! I reckon half the time of putting it up was getting all those pegs in 😂. Hopefully if the weathers not too bad I’m going to have an overnighter this weekend 🤞. Really looking forward to that as I was seriously impressed with the first pitch.
Thanks for the compliment on the video 😊 and thank you for taking the time to watch it 👍🏻. Cheers. Neil
@@parkitpitchitmoorit Hope the w/e goes well, look forward to hearing about it.
I now pitch mine, using all peg out points with 10-12 pegs, and that's enough!
Hello ..I bought this iono there is 8years.....and I making buschcraft all seasons and for me I love his discrétion, I have the green color , and the quality of tent is always here After plenty of days and nights in woods and moutains . ....Yes we can't stay stand up in , but his my choice , and in rain I 've a DD hammock to protect...so , an excellent bivy ......sorry about my english.....good day of France...ciao ....VLV .
Bonjour Eddy. Your English is far superior to my French! Thanks for taking the time to view my video. I hope I enjoy my ionosphere for as many years as you have done.
Looks a good bit of kit that does..👍🏻
I’ve just brought a new stealthy low-profile tent, this one is quite tall (and long) compared to my new 64cm tall Wild Country Coshee Micro tent!
Mine has the advantage of pitching both inner and outer together though, and literally takes 3 mins tops to pitch!
It also has a 40cm wide vestibule, and a full length zipped side entry door to make it super easy to get in/out of..
However it is very small, and would be no good for anyone over 5-10” tall, at least with the inner attached anyway, maybe would fit someone upto 6-2” if just pitching the outer to use as a tarp style shelter..
But it’s perfect for me, although I’m waiting until the nights draw out a little more yet before I use it for the first time, just far too small a space for spending 14hrs inside this time of year 😄
That looks a nice tent. I like the side door and the pitching of both inner and outer together. I’m six one though so that might have been a little small for me.
Love the idea of small tent camping though and can’t wait to test it out. Like you I’ve been waiting for the right conditions.
Hope you have fun when you get out there! Cheers. Neil
Blends well with the leaf-litter & background. I like the fact you can use it as a mozzie net with a tarp, modularity and interchangeably are a big bonus🏕👍
The camo pattern is a good design isn’t it! Yes, I’m looking forward to using it both with and without the fly sheet 😊
Thanks, great video review. Will check out some of your other videos too. So excited that camping time is pretty much here! Just armchair camping so far trying to choose a tent but pretty much settled on this one. Still haven’t worked out if the camo really will blend in more in the U.K. if you are not in the woods. I am so short at 5”2 I have been sitting on the lounge floor holding a tape measure at 80 cms to see if I might be able to sit in the highest part of this tent 😂 sure I saw a video of another woman sitting in hers!
All the best for your adventures.
Thanks for checking out my videos! I spent a long time looking too. That’s funny you using a tape measure, I done the same lying down 😂. I’m looking forward to getting out there in all environments so I’ll be giving that camo a good test. At 5’2” that tent should be perfect 👍🏻. I’m on IG too if you want to tag us on your adventures
@@parkitpitchitmoorit I need to get on IG, bit late to the party there. Will tag you when I do!
@@parkitpitchitmoorit ionosphere fan club. I’ve also got a Helsport Varanger 8-10 people tipi so two extremes, nice with a little stove burning away.
@@natscat4752 cool. Look forward to it! 👍🏻
@@natscat4752 that’s a nice looking tent. Love the idea of a hot tent / wood burning stove
Love mine, I am well over 6ft and not exactly nibble, I've used mine inva very heavy Welsh storm, over 50 mph, it was faultless.
Wales is green for a reason! 🌧️ Good to hear the tent kept you safe and dry 👍🏻
Had mine for yrs now, I was and am constantly researching alternatives or add on's for it. bivi, tarp, combo? bigger tent?, more expensive tent but similar?. Buts its long, just about wide enough and low profile.
all a stealth camper could ask for.
at one and half kilos, some say its heavy, but I say if you can't carry a one and a half kilo tent then maybe stealth camping or hiking isn't for you.
and, having both the olive and camo flysheet I intend taking both so as to blend in in different environments. and for the hell of it.
Thanks for checking out my video. That’s reassuring you’ve had it all this time and still enjoying it. I like the idea of two fly sheets. Good thinking!
I would still use a 3x3 meter tarp over that tent and a sit-pad or groundsheet. The tarp will give better overhead protection as one is entering and exiting the tent during bad weather. The sit pad or groundsheet will keep one from touching the ground and dragging dirt and debris into the tent when entering and exiting. But I do understand using it as demonstrated here if stealth-mode is part of the camper's strategy.
That’s a great tip. Thank you. I have an army basha (7x8 foot) which should work ok when I’m not in “stealth mode”. Like the idea of having a sheltered seating and cooking area! Cheers. Neil
Great video. Where exactly is that spot in Warwickshire? I live in Coventry and am looking for a nice secluded spot to pitch up.
Thanks. And thanks for watching! It was in Hay Woods near Baddesley Clinton (Forestry Commission). Hope that helps. Have fun! 🏕 Cheers. Neil
Might be an idea for you to say where you got it from and how much you paid just an idea for the future
Thanks. I’ll bear that in mind. In this instance I purchased the tent from outdoorgb.com for £151.07 including postage. Thanks for watching. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed my other videos too (mostly cooking videos).
Have you camped out in your new tent yet? It looks just about perfect.
I haven’t yet! 😬. Life’s been a bit busy lately , as summer approaches though I’m hoping the opportunity will come up soon!
@@parkitpitchitmoorit Great! I have enjoyed your videos so much and keep checking back to see if you’ve made another. It’s still chilly here in Montana. We are all eager for spring after an early winter. Happy trails to you.
@@janmariolle thank you for your kind words😊. I’m keen to get another video done soon so watch this space.
I hear Montana is beautiful. Hope the weather picks up soon for you so you can get out and enjoy it properly.
@@parkitpitchitmoorit You inspired me! Today I baked a potato in the charcoal embers of my hobo stove, grilled lamb chops and steamed Brussels sprouts! There is nothing like the smoky flavor of cooking over a fire.
@@janmariolle that’s awesome. Sounds very tasty!
What country was the tent manufactured in ? I’ve heard that Snugpak products are now made in China.
Hi. Thanks for watching! They used to be made in Britain, but I think you are correct that they are now made in China.
A few years ago this was a good tent. The quality has gone down and the price has doubled. Don’t be fooled by a simple review. I got this tent and 3 other from snugpak. I got the cave 4 person for $300.. I needed new poles 2 years ago and they wanted $200 for them. The tent is in the trash now. It was my favorite at one point.
Life got a bit busy since buying this tent so I’ve yet to actually use it! With summer approaching though I’m sure it won’t be long until I’ve given it a fair trial. I plan on documenting some of my adventures so watch this space to see how I get on.
Thanks for checking out my video though. Cheers. Neil
Seems quite roomy for what it is.
I was pleasantly surprised! In future videos I’ll show what it looks like fully loaded too. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Just got back from a 4 day hiking trip in the Welsh Mountains. Took a brand new Ionosphere. The first time I put it up, one of the inner zips broke!
The first ever use, totally let down by it in the middle of the mountains.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
The zips are rubbish.
Sorry to hear that! Haven’t had a chance to get out properly with mine yet, hope I have a bit more luck!
The zips on mine are fine after yrs of use. user error maybe?.
Older manufacture, better quality back I'm the day??
Heard snugpak moved a lot of production to Asia a few years back