“Backpacking Tents” by Nutnfancy, Part 1
February 19th, 2010 | by admin |
PART 1 of 3 //////////////
Sleeping under the stars is a bit overrated for me. Seems the bugs attack, the critters find you, the wind blows away your body heat, frost and condensation soak your bag, then the rain falls, and no matter what your gear gets filthy. A minimalist tent tarp, bivy, or floor-less tent are some ways to avoid to some of those hassles. But my favorite option is a quality designed and constructed lightweight backpacking tent like the ones profiled in this Nutnfancy series of videos. Here I cover most of the design aspects and experience-based opinions on just such a tent. POUs, Firepower vs Mobility, Impact, Livability concerns, Longevity, Ventialtion, Maintenance, Sleeve and Pole Construction, Fabric Choices, Convenience Features, and buying sources are all covered in the series. It would be unrealistic and probably of limited use for me to review certain models since most are so shortlived in the marketplace. Instead I use category representatives and teach the features, construction, sizing, and the many considerations to arm the buyer with the knowledge to make the best purchase choice. Always buy out-of-season whenever possible to save big money; it’s very possible to get a ultra-quality BP tent this way for well under $200. Take care of it and it will serve you and your family forever too. Location was the scenic and beautiful Rocky Mountains with Allie the Mountain Dog in tow. This series was lots of work to put together, make happen, and produce but I hope it sheds some light on for some a confusing subject. Get a tent and get out there!
//// Music used by license from Kevin MacLeod, original composition entitled “Long Road Ahead.” Great job Kevin. See his other works at Incompetech.com.
Duration : 0:32:50
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25 Responses to ““Backpacking Tents” by Nutnfancy, Part 1”
By 817riverparkmusic on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
what tent would you …
what tent would you use if it was a WROL and you need to move and you had to walk on foot?
By koky5150 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
So wise and …
So wise and knowledgeable. I’d never think of the condensation/down sleeping bag issue. Glad I found this guy’s reviews it’s helping me save a ton by not buy junk gear.
By ZombieX13 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
the hours of …
the hours of commitment to testing and returning a review to the company
By edgesuxass on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
THE BUG JUICE ROFL
THE BUG JUICE ROFL
By edgesuxass on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
why would you stop …
why would you stop FREE STUFF HELLS YEAH
By jakmak52 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
That’s a long …
That’s a long sabbatical… LOL
By stemmy999 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
If I died and came …
If I died and came back as a dog I would want to be Ally. much respect to nutnfancy.
By iloveiphone93 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
id like a realli …
id like a realli light 2 man tent that can withstand snow and all that shizz
By crispybacon100 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
WTF was the 70s
WTF was the 70s
By zaza462 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
she is to …
she is to cutte
By dedicated2outdoors on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Hey dude, thanks a …
Hey dude, thanks a lot for the backpacking tent videos! i watched all of them and it was very useful, a lot of things i forgot to account for. I bought a Marmot EarlyLight 2, its small and lightweight, could be bigger but i really like it and you cant beat the price. thanks for the videos i try to keep up with all of them!
By tstockt on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
ive had my NF …
ive had my NF boulder double 3 for about 6 yrs now. love it. so light and roomie. another great vid my friend
By nutnfancy on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
LOL Bless her heart …
LOL Bless her heart, she’s just back there a’snappin! I love these little things that you guys catch that I totally miss. — Veri (Nutn’s sister)
By SwoopdySwoop on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
at 4.14 when he …
at 4.14 when he says bugs ally is in the back ground eaten bugs
By JustinBaker2567 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
That would be very …
That would be very strange.
By MrJivePirate on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
If nutnfancy …
If nutnfancy disappeared (oh no!) while making this video they’d find a backpack full of tents!
By BikerCheetah on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
I was only …
I was only attempting to offer helpful suggestions. If he felt that I was being overly picky, I apologize.
By BrianINtheNO on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
i found you through …
i found you through YAHOO !!!…either way great videos just like the others…just a heads up rei has the hodoo on sale for 199.99
By huntsman526 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
I wish i can do …
I wish i can do what your doing so bad i love your work. I live in Utah and there are places like that too but I’m only 15 can’t drive yet. 1 question though what kind of backpack is a good heavy duty kind because I’ve got a lot of hiking/emergency things in mine and it looks like its gonna break I would really appreciate it if you replied keep up the great vids dude
By gregp701 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Outstanding tent.. …
Outstanding tent.. Heavy though.
If you have the funds, check out the copper spur. Pretty much the same tent but built with ultra light materiel.
Your POU may vary.
By MadtactiX on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
4:23 BEST part! …
4:23 BEST part! LMAO!!! Nutnfancy you crack my up man!
By ChristianBackpackers on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Yeah, I don’t get …
Yeah, I don’t get the color choices manufaturers use at all. There are much more subtle colors that could be used. I prefer the more low impact colors as well.
By dbw16d on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
i would steal a …
i would steal a marmot tent if i could get a way with it
By kusoka1 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Great series. Any …
Great series. Any opinion on the BA Gore Pass 3?
By quiteobserver on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
very agree to that
very agree to that