Luxe Hexpeak V4A - First Impressions Tent Review
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- čas přidán 12. 03. 2022
- I bought the Luxe Hexpeak V4A which promises maximum space at minimum weight. At just 1.5kg it's a tent which can be carried easily at any distance. My first impressions of the Hexpeak were mixed as you will see in this review. I purchased this from here - www.backpackinglight.co.uk/sh...
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I totally get the complaint about the missing guylines and pegs. But complaining about the lines being too long is one hell of a weird primary complaint in my opinion. For the pegs its perfect for tying it around rocks on harder ground. Its not like that paracord weights anything worth mentioning. I suspect its a little bit low even with the rock.
Agai i generally do agree but just a pet peeve.
Right I never set up on rocks but I suppose thats one situation where they could be utilised
Go and watch Outlawed Landscapes, he’ll show you how to put this up and a few mods. Plus another of his vids shows it in stormy coastal Scottish weather compared to a Lanshan 2.
I find it odd you complain the paracord is too long, trim it as required and you have spare cord for more peg-out points.
Also, as to it being a high quality tent, it isn’t, otherwise it’d be megabucks like an MLD Duomid etc
Yeah I did see him putting it up actually! After a good hour or two of faffing about I got it right
Quality Adam! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Not bad is it
I found this one of the easiest tents to pitch, even in bad weather. I put shock-cord on the inner as guy lines so less faffing, my hiking pole is just long enough at 1.4m (I put it at 1.35). Some shelters need seam sealing, some companies offer it for a fee, though my Trekkertent came ready sealed which was nice. I do agree they should seal it at that price. I got the 2person inner from Ali as well but that only just fits, I think the F6a would be better for that. The negatives for me are the silnylon is very saggy in wet weather, the inner can be flappy and a bit finnicky to pitch. Like many other backpackers, I use my own pegs instead of those supplied, and have changed all the guy-lines. Not sure if I would pay the full price for it, though atm it £220 which isn't too bad. The positives are that big porch is perfect in bad weather, tent is quite easy to pitch, its good in windy/wet weather, you can cook in the porch.
Yeah you're right it's nice and easy to pitch. I found it a little too small for me but it was a very good tent once I got the paracord sorted
looks pretty good Adam. Couple of small carabiners on those inner clip bits should sort it.
Hey great idea I didn't think of that!
Excellent video. Cheers
Thanks 😁👍
Really like this video... thanks for the heads up on any slight issues.
I'm planning on purchasing this tent. And now I know what needs doing.
Have been looking for ages for a tent for backpacking for me and the misses... something easy to pitch... reasonably lightweight... and good in bad weather....
Was going to purchase the lanshan 2 until I watched a video of the lanshan and this tent side by side in a storm....
And the hexpeak looked really good.
So.... cheers mate...
Enjoy your tent....
Oh.... like the fact it's reasonably cheap.
I always like to show both positives and negatives as there's usually room for improvement on everything. It's a great tent I just think if the production line was 10 minutes longer it could be perfect!
Everything u say is true.
But once u get it set up how u like it its an ace shelter, it sheds the wind brilliantly.
Cut the corner guys down and use the offcuts for the middle guys.
It's only a cheap tent really but after a bit of fiddling i love mine.
Been using it for a year and I would buy another in a heart beat.
Look forward to seeing you out In it 👍
I'm looking forward to trying it out once I add the extra paracord 👌
I like it! Yeah I agree with you not supplying enough pegs is becoming a trend. The inner looks perfect for 2-3-4 season camping. Odd not having the inner tie out points not installed is not exactly great however I’m sure you will sort it out.
I'll have a play about with it now and it should be good for the next outing 👌
It’s as if it fell off the production line halfway down what a shame !!!!
If I was the production manager at ALUX I’d be furious what a shame like you always say Adam “always test your kit before your adventure. You say it needs modifications!
I’d say it needs FINISHING !
Did you consider the DD Tarp Pyramid tent and its inner tent at all Old Chap? I reckon it does the same thing for a bit less and, knowing DD products, I'm guessing would be a bit more "finished".
I just checked out Ash Outdoors review when you commented. He says he finds it too small 👎
Good review.
Cheers
I cut the long guy lines in half
and used the other halves for the 5 pull out points at the bottom
A half tennis ball works well to support the pole
135cm works fine for me as a working height
Yes higher is better
Yes I did the same with the guy lines. Good suss with the tennis ball 👌
Another interesting tent, I do like a lightweight tent thatd got a good sized vestibule, although not so sure about the length as 6'3 and have an air pad that raises me 10cm heigher
Yeah it would probably be on the limit. It's quite long but the walls slope sharply
I purchased a very similar tent ( only it has a flue window for a stove) .Probably made in the same factory in China, being at arround 130 dollars and seam sealed.
I had the same feeling as you do, not all the stakes needed, internal pole supplied too short for a cuple inches, or 5cm, wich makes it a droopy inner tent. Cheaper than 190#'s, at any rate
Yeah it does say made in China on this one I think most things are these days
Hi, would you share how you solve the issie of inner too close with your head？ I got same problem on mine one and it is really annoying😭
How talls your centre pole? If you set it about 145cm it takes it up a bit
Great video thanks. I want to do a couple of overnighter trips with my dog, do you think there is enough space in the inner for an adult and a Labrador? Thanks
Yes I'd say you'll have plenty of room as long as you keep your gear in the porch 👍
I would say, depends on how cozy you like to get with your dog. I would happily share it with a Collie-sized dog.
I think you must have more tents than Go Outdoors haha. Good in-depth review as always!
Ha the key is to keep selling them on to get new ones 🤣
I have owned the F6a version of this tent for over two years now and use it with the same v4 inner you showed.
The F6a is a bit taler and wider, but the same design otherwise. I swapped the aluminum tent pegs out for larger black nylon ones, that work much better in the woods.
My only issue with this tent is, that it is hard to put it up in a clean, tight fashion. I even bought a special long tent pole for it.
Would I buy it again? No, I would buy the F6e version, that is ready to be used as a hot tent.
Nice one buddy I did see that f6e version it does look good 👍
I purchased one of these any came to the same conclusions as in your vid, I always struggled to get a taught pitch of the inner and to get those corners to say upright. Great tent at this price point if 85% only complete.
Yeah it's like they didn't bother with the final bit of construction 😅 still not a bad tent though
I replied in another comment, but maybe this also helps you: "You are not supposed to clip the inner into those plastic o-rings on the outer. Instead you have to use the long lines to hook it into the tent pegs. Also if you use two extra pegs for the front lines of the inner, you will get a perfectly pitched inner and there is absolutely no need for additional hooks to the outer shell."
I agree with you that it needs considerable modification and upgrade. I have followed outlawedlandscapes' instructions and did some further mods. I love the tent. I'm not sure if it is fair to call it a premium tent. To get similar performance in space, wind resistance, water resistance and weight from an actual premium tent manufacturer, you are talking £600+ and not the £200 for this tent. So, for £400 I happily add some guylines and buy some additional premium stakes. With all the upgrades I have made, the tent cost me £270 and about 2h of work.
Merci pour votre magnifique vidéo
Thanks for commenting! 😁
Huh! Was expecting higher quality eh? Seems big enough. Best of luck with it. I know you’re gonna fix it up. Regards from South Jersey
Fingers crossed!
Could you use the extra line for the other peg outs?
Just working on doing that now actually!
Nice video! Do the tent retain some heat? I'm looking for a pyramid style shelter with a solid inner tent below 1,5kg, but preferably below 1,2kg - for winter use in Norway.
Hmm well my first thought would be a lavvu for winter use. The canvas holds more heat but it's about 3kg. In not sure what this would be like in the cold
I do like Luxe tents, although I think I'll be sticking with my Mini Peak II.........that's a cracking little tent for the warmer months and to be honest looks very similar to that one...apart from the shape and number of pegs 😁
I'll take a look at that tent 👍
You are not supposed to clip the inner into those plastic o-rings on the outer. Instead you have to use the long lines to hook it into the tent pegs. Also if you use two extra pegs for the front lines of the inner, you will get a perfectly pitched inner and there is absolutely no need for additional hooks to the outer shell.
Thanks for the info!
I carry half a tennis ball with tepe tents requiring a trekking pole, saves the tip depressing into the ground even with a snow basket attached.
Sounds ideal that 👌
Really enjoyed this vlog Mr Wales 😀.. makes me want to spend £ £ £ . Looking forward to seeing you with it in the Wild. All the 👌 best
Thanks for watching been out in this one twice now 👍
Weird one that, it looks like a really good tent but the unfinished bits is confusing... manufacturers error maybe? Looks like a decent sized porch for cooking and storing kit. I'll look for a few more reviews, try and see what others are saying, should need to modify a tent before you use it (maybe seam sealing). 🙂
Yeah strange that they don't set it up fully for you 🤔 lucky I checked before taking it out! I saw something about cutting the paracord on the peg points in half and attaching them to the other ones
I've used this tent for the past 4 years and it's the best tent I've ever had. I did seam seal it, which is something I've had to do for every tent I've ever owned. The extra long lines are there so you can cut off some of the extra for the guy points but the tent will work just fine without the guys. The inner tent doesn't need to be clipped but I can't say much else as I hadn't noticed those loops before.
I understand the feelings of it being unfinished, but I've never had a tent that actually kept me dry in a prolonged rain storm until this one either. This tent is a bit tricky to setup right but once you get the hang of it, it should serve you well.
I've probably spent about 2 hours mucking about with it but now it's good to go. A little frustrating as I'm used to being able to go out and use the tent the day I buy it! Now it's right though I think it's going to serve me well 👌
The inner tent is a generic one , I have the Megahorn and the Minipeak XL and the same inner for both. That's why you have a ton of string hanging.
Ah I see I've trimmed it all down. Felt like I was fighting an octopus.
Is inner midge proof?
yes
I like this tent. I think it's possibly a little little overpriced, but not by much. The materials are good but I think the quality control isn't the best. Lots of loose threads everywhere when I got mine. I wouldn't bother with the inner. It's useless and heavy. I opted just for the main tent and then bought an Ali express inner for £40 and it's half the weight and much better quality. Fits perfect.
Nice idea using a different inner tent I know the one you mean too 👍 I do like the tent though just think they could make that factory line slightly longer to finish it up 😂
@@MrWildWales Would appreciate some help identifying that cheap inner. Bonus points if there's a double size one too ;)
I'd start by searching AliExpress for a lanshan inner. Those would fit. See what options it gives you from there 🤟
I recently sold mine. It's a solid tent with a little modification but I just prefer my trailstar now. I think the v4a is kind of like a "gatekeeper" to the world of lighter weight hiking. It's a good starting point and opens you up to new possibilities away from more "traditional" style tents (which is weird to say because surely the tepee shape is thousands of years old haha)
Are there accessories you have to buy I wonder, abit of a con, abit like some of the real expensive tents do not come with a footprint. Looks a little odd with the missing bits.
Well I'm going to have to buy a couple of guy lines for it for sure
@@MrWildWales becoming a trend not supplying the basics such as pegs. Not sure if it's penny pinching or keeping the weight claims down???
@@simonward4520 I think it's so they can claim a lower weight personally 🤔
One trekking pole is not enough. Need to pitch it higher 140-145cm.
👍 correct bud. You can get walking poles that height but its rare
@@MrWildWales I lost my Hexpeak. Fell of my bike. I thought I heard something but didn't stop.
After that I bought a Aricxi 'hot' tent which was cheaper. 170cm high. I can sit in the vestibule on a chair. Weight isn't as important on an e-bike. But with inner and pole it is 2.1 kilo so not bad for a huge tent. Held up well in a severe thunderstorm. Hard to say if the quality is equal to the Hexpeak. It is seam sealed.
What I didn't like about the Hexpeak is the fabric in front of my face. Made me claustrophobic. I mean the foot of fabric in the door. I would prefer a separate piece onto the mesh if there is wind.
The good thing however you can use different inner nest with tipi tents. In theory a 10km inner will fit under a 1cm tipi fly as long you pitch it high enough. But a minuscule inner won't be taut if you pitch it too low. So I'm just warning people to have a pole that can be extended at least 15cm higher than the specifications say., That counts for every tipi tent.
@@MrWildWales BTW. I bought an inner tent for that Aricxi. 275cm long, I think it is 150cm wide. Ridiculously large for one person. Something like the Lanshan inner would do fine.
But the really nice thing about the 160cm high and 320cm wide Aricxi hot tent is, like I said, you can easily sit on a chair in the vestibule. The shape is the same. For some older people like me that is worth the 300 grams or so extra weight compared to the Hexpeak. And for 80 Euro the quality is excellent. You do need to put your own guy line runners on.
Since you into tents you may want to give it a try.
@@driewiel I've heard good things about that brand may have to check em out.
@@driewiel which tent did you get exactly?
Too many bits missing off that to be of interest to purchase for me. Couple of cans of beans and that won't be there when you wake up with half the pegs missing and no guy lines. As for the unfinished clips on the inside, it just screams a lack of quality, so how they can push it as a premium item is astonishing really.
That is disappointing it’s so close to being a great tent but like you say it’s not finished it’s as if it’s a Friday afternoon tent and the person couldn’t be bothered 😕…..
Bit like buying a sports car and when you get it having to buy your own wheels, and seats very strange cheers for the heads up bud….
Very true!
10 a dem pegs 3 qiud on aliexpress lol
You think they'd chuck a few more in for that price lol
Luxe used to be a good company but since it was sold it seems standards have dropped.
Sorry Adam, but if a tent doesn't come seam sealed or with enough pegs it is not ready for use. More guy lines are also needed. If this is a premium tent it won't be cheap so if that is the case I certainly won't be buying this one.
Fair enough mate I agree with what you're saying there
Many high end tents don't come seam sealed. Look at offerings from the likes of MLD. You can pay them extra to do it or do it yourself. It's a 1hour job at most if you're being careful and tidy. This tent, due to the way the majority of its seams have been done, only actually required sealing on maybe 3 of the seams at the top of the tent. Took me 10mins being careful. I also sealed the seams around the main tie out points just be strengthening the thread a bit
C'mon guys ! Learn how to pitch a tent before reviewing It !
Mine works perfectly and it's the best solo tent i ever owned.
😂 you crack on mate I've used it twice and got rid
You got rid of it? I almost just pulled the trigger! Considering Trailstar and TT Notch too, but they're in the US and customs fee is not attractive.
@@Checkedbox The Notch is what I'm using at the moment. Flysheet actually flew away on me the other night in a storm... It's still a good tent mind but needs more peg out points, not what you'd hope for paying a big amount.
I just bought mine yesterday so that’s a little concerning! Where would you advise having more?
@@Checkedbox Well I haven't done mine yet but i'll be converting the ends which has 1 to 3. I'll also be putting extra bungy point on the doors (which come with attachments ready)
anything need seam sealing aint worth a crap tell em t finish d dam ting yjen sell it
😂👌
Terrible company to deal with