Wild Camp in TORRENTIAL RAIN testing the Nightcat Pop-Up Tent | North West Scotland
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2023
- Hi guys.....
Welcome to this week's episode.
I had three days off graft so I immediately headed North..... this is night one testing the @nightcatoutdoor pop-up tent.
The weather conditions were BRUTAL torrential rain lasted for 24 hours.....
but did I remain dry ?
did the tent survive? ?
Check it out 👍.
Thank you to Nightcat for sending me this tent.
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I have been camping since I was a kid, I am 62. I still love nothing better than time in the woods to truly disconnect. Being an IT Professional it is the best way to just get down time. Nice vid thanks for posting.
Hi...thanks for watching much appreciated. You'll fully understand the benefits of being out in Nature 👍 I totally agree nothing compares to that type of reset. ATB Simon
@@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES I also just purchased the Night Cat so I was interested to see it in the rain. I am impressed.
@@timhayes45 it's absolutely brilliant I love this tent.... mine has taken a battering with rain and never let me down 👍
@@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES I get it tomorrow, I used to my POMOLY Teepee and storm hut so this setup should be so nice to just throw it out and stake it. Should take a lot of setup time out of the deal. Very Excited! Saturday night in the woods ... w00t!
love the sound so relaxing loving your videos,Night cat pop up tent seems great.🏴🚙⛺️
Cannot beat rain on a tent !! Thanks for watching appreciate it 👍 the tent is class used it a stack of times. Propper but Of kit ATB Simon
Mate are you ever at work? 😂 Spot looked mint apart from the fire pits. As ever, really easy watching video.
Hi mate....🤣🤣 its seems not doesn't it hahah I'm just effective at maximising my holidays 👍👍. Class spot !!! I got rid of the litter that was left behind so it's in a better condition than when I arrived. Thanks for watching as always mate hope your well ATB Simon
Bloody hell that was really good I can't wait to have a look at that little belter. Thanks mate
Ah mate perfect for us and Trevor man !!! Thanks mate.👍
Belter of a video, perfect for a Sunday evening. Looked a great spot for a camp. Keep up the good work 👍.
Thanks mate much appreciated 👍. This was a class spot maybe next time I'll see what the fishing situation is and do a good old fashioned catch n cook..... thanks for watching ATB Simon
I got this tent few days ago after watching your review a made my mind up to get one can’t wait to camp out in it 😁 great vid really enjoyed it 👌
Much appreciated mate. I absolutely rate this tent and I think this video proves its waterproof 100%....bit of condensation (which is normal as I said in video). Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do. It will be a go to shelter for me for quite a few camps. Not sure what it's like in string wind but then again it's mot designed for that. Be great to hear about your first adventure in it. ATB Simon
Fabulous video. I have only been camping 3 times. I have ordered this tent. I should have it for Friday. I love the fact it looks easy to set up, and plenty of room. I love your videos. I watch them all. Keep em coming 👌👌
Thanks for watching much appreciated 👍 I love this tent. Used it a load of times it been brilliant. Pleased u enjoy my videos ATB Simon
Wise words in relation to unwinding and decompressing. I find if work is driving me mad, I had out on my own with an overnight pack. Keep these videos coming please 🙏
Hi mate thanks for watching much appreciated 👍. Great idea .....bit solitude and unwind perfect solution. Plenty more vids on the way mate thanks for the support 👍 ATB Simon
That’s a great spot for a camp! Great video mate enjoyed watching.
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Thanks mate it's appreciated and I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Aye absolutely class spot maybe next time a bit of fishing.....catch n cook vid I rekon. I'll see what the permissions are. ATB Simon
Nice one Simon.
I enjoyed that, nearly as much as you did mate.
Cheers.
Mick.
🤣 thanks mick appreciate it....and I really enjoyed it 🤣👍. Pleased you did too ATB Simon
Now that for a pop up tent looks the business. Massive inside and it didn’t even leak in. Loved it. Atb Mark.
Mate it took a harsh baytering more than any other tent iv used and I was comfy warm n dry !!! Unreal 👍 thanks for watching mate
The down side is that they gather a lot of condensation in cold weather
Great review of the tent. Also great views
Thanks for watching much appreciated 👍....that location is stunning.... just done a hot tentvcamp there last week.... check it out 👍👍👍 ATB Simon
❤ thanks for the great review.
My pleasure thanks for watching and pleased you enjoyed it 👍 ATB Simon
Very well done!
Thanks 👍 much appreciated ATB Simon
Hey dude you said about bridge of orhy in Scotland yes l can totally agree with you l camped there last year with my friends we travelled up by train from the city of London to Scotland and wow man o man that place is stunning plenty of fishing and wild cooking we did tg taste of the fresh fish out of the river was out of this world
Absolutely awesome mate it's hard to beat like that's for sure. Aye I wanna get some fishing done there at some point 👍 thanks for watching ATB Simon
Awesome views mate and a Hell of a good test for the tent, that proved it's bloody good. Great video...
However, I have to say it's exstreamly dangerous useing a camping stove inside a tent . BUT if you're going to, at the very least put a fire blanket down.
Hi mate thanks for the support much appreciated 👍👍👍. Bloody lovely spot and I was actually amazed at the tent..... in fairness mate good point re stove etc.... I always have ut in the vestibule but on this occasion yup my bad. Good for you to point it out for other people reading ... ATB Simon
I'm finally getting to sit down and watch this! Here we go 😎
The way the tent exploded out of your hands 😂😂😂
Here he is !!!!!! How u doing brother?..... thanks for checking in big man 😍
@@joinmeoutdoors that's what she said ..... 🤣
Haha! You even gave a slo-mo of the big moment 😅 I'm all the better for watching you on screen again - no lie! You're giving me a good chuckle and a smile, and making me miss camping and making vids. Thanks a lot for turning out the vids still ♥️
Another relaxing and enjoyable video. Cheers big lad. Having a tent that big in conditions like those looked ideal!
been checking the viability of popup tents since im tired of spending several minutes unpacking and packing up tents for a good amount of camping with a vehicle. Thanks for this! To be absolutely sure I have a tarp, seam sealer and hydrophobic sprays to prep these things.
This is so easy to set up abd pack away. People struggle folding it away but I show you how to do it on this video....easy when you know how. Thanks for watching ATB Simon
Cracking spot Simon, shame about the rubbish. Had a wander about the river Orchy in June. Fun time ATB Martin
Hi Martin thanks for watching it's appreciated 👍.... its such a stunning area isn't it. Class spot for a relaxed camp like this. ATB Simon
Ps....I picked up the litter 👍
Brilliant vid mate 👍 interested in that tent like for local woods camp ,
Thanks mate much appreciated 👍. Its class for what it is and I can 100% say its waterproof as uv seen 🤣. I'll be using it a lot. Let me know if you do get one I'd be interested in ur opinion ATB Simon
Nice one Simon 👍
Thanks as always Jimmy !!! Your Highland adventure looked amazing mate ATB Simon
@@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES Cheers buddy ✊
Awesome video! And what is the name of that sleeping bed or mattress and the name of the pump to it? It looked to good 😅
Thanks mate appreciate it 👍 the sleeping pad is the Exped 4R and the inflating pump is the tiny pump x from flextail gear.. . Can get both via amazon. Great gear. Thanks for watching ATB Simon
@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES Thank you mate 👍
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🍻👍💪👊 thanks for watching and being 100th like !!! ATB Simon
Is the tent in your video a 2-person or 4-person tent?
This is marketed as a 4p shelter by nightcat. Its hugely spacious..... think it would be tight with 4 and gear mind you. I consider it a very spacious 2p tent. Thanks for watching ATB Simon
Why don't you purchase your self a campervan so then you could have a decent toilet and a hot shower but at least you just need an out door camping able for your camping stoves and gas bottle and you will need a wind brake and what about getting an out door Gazebo so then you can sit in your Gazebo and cook your meals and you can still have a ROBBY BURNS fIRE
Hi mate thanks for watching much appreciated....already have a campervan it's awesome but I'm really enjoying the car camping atm feels more raw if you know what I mean. ATB Simon
Hey Simon, I've got a couple questions about that Nightcat Pop-Up Tent you reviewed in your video, if you don't mind.
First off, how much condensation did you experience inside it? As you know, I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to condensation - I like to have full control over the ventilation even if it means putting up with more of it. Don't get me wrong, I really can't stand those "ultra-breathable" tents that let all the midges and flies in.
But I also don't mind a little condensation with a pop-up tent like the Nightcat. It means the thing isn't leaking all over and letting the cold in. And it shows the windows can properly keep it all out, if you know what I mean. So in actuality I guess I welcome condensation, as it provides assurances about the overall integrity and insulation of the tent.
Do you have any other tips for keeping those pesky midges at bay? I'm willing to tolerate a bit more dampness if it helps, but I really can't stand their bites. What I'm asking is, does the tent still ventilate nicely while keeping most of them out?
Also, any update on when we'll see that follow up video you mentioned at 3:14 ? It's been a few weeks now since you mentioned putting the tent through different conditions. I'm really keen to see how it holds up. Maybe you could do a video showing how much space there is inside with all your gear,. It would also be good to see how waterproof it after an unexpected heavy storm like you experienced and demonstrating repairing the seams/reaplying a coat if needs be o the pop-up?
ATB Johnny!
Hi Jonny sorry for the late reply. As with all single skinned shelters yes there is condensation but it wasn't bad. That being said it wasn't a chilly night so likely worse jn the winter months but no different to any other. Midge wise I have tried everything and only a stiff breeze works however I have heard good things about thermacell units but can't say I have used one. The waterproofing I think speaks for itself in this video 👍 it was torrential and zero ingress....performed better than other so called high performance tents I have used. Thanks for watching and commenting ATB Simon
this tent is available in 2 sizes. was this the big or the small one?
This is the large one ....its huge 👍👍👍
@@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES bought the small one, tested it the day before yesterday... not huge, but still big enough for 1 person. but: no material inside to fix it. 🤔 and the tent floor get wet in the wood. maybe i have to use a tarpaulin additionally.
@@derviertevondendreien3495 a small under tarp should work. I'm surprised tbh....mine was bone dry in crazy wet conditions.
@@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES i was surprised too, saw in your video before that nothing got wet. my nightcat came from amazon, so i hope it's no china replica. 🤣🤣🤣
@@derviertevondendreien3495 🤣🤣🤞🤞🤞🤞
Have you continued to use this tent?
Yes I have used it several times.... not great in wind like u said on the video but its a great shelter for a pop up. Thanks for watching ATB Simon
I canny tell if the tent is actually smaller than it says on the tin, like. When you were inside with all your gear, it looked like yer blow-up mattress was nearly touchin the ends. I know with these single-skin pop-up tents, you don't want anything like yer pillow or back touchin the walls, because that can disrupt the waterproof design and either let water in or make condensation build up in that area. I'd take condensation over water seepin in any day (especially in a pop-up tent), mind, but the waterproofing is still important.
Mind you, I'm no small lad myself, so it's hard to say if the tent is actually smaller than advertised or if it's just me making it look that way. You seem like a trustworthy lad, but knowin that this was a paid review, I can't help but think there might be some cognitive bias at play.
By the way, where'd ya get that blow-up mattress? Or maybe you're just a propah unit, like. I mean, that single blow-up mattress would be a queen size for any other lad. You said you were 6ft in another video, but fucking hell mate, is that how tall you are or how wide you are?!
Hi mate thanks for watching it's appreciated 👍 all totally fair comments mate. I can vouch for the size.. sometimes with vids it's hard to show properly but the dimensions are 9' x 7' x 4'... I'm 6ft and no small bloke hahaha canny shoulders etc but the exped mat is canny slim mate so may make me seem bigger physically haha. Get your point re paid promotion....I'm always 100% honest if its shit I'd say so just because they sent me it doesn't mean I'd just say it's mint. I genuinely thunk this is great kit (limitations for pop up like as mentioned in the review) but all in all I'm propper impressed. Thanks again mate ATB Simon