Glasses...? Spex4less can't be beaten.

Condensation. Never use my Hillys without them (you'll never have to use a footprint on a Hilly for any other reason). ;o) Oh... I use it too on my Big Agnes, but it's because it'll ruin my Copper Spur right away if not used. :D

There are many Pro’s to using a footprint. The No1 Pro (in my eyes) of using a footprint is; you can fold the muddy side of the footprint over on itself, fold it up small and stick it separately in a waterproof bag. Keeping the mud etc off everything thing else, especially your inner tent. A quick sponge down after use, and dry off. The only possible Con is the extra money, if one isn’t supplied with the tent.

Great vid Paul, what’s the red/orange thing you’re using to keep the door rolled up please? Looks handy!

Plz remember to remove your stove from the gas befor going to sleep as the low priced ones can get a slow leak and then you wake up with a sore head if you wake up ;-)

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My Dad had a 1984 Austin Maestro. It was a nice upgrade from the Austin Maxi we had before.

Good to see you get the photon 1 out. Still one of my favourite shelters - rarely use it but would never sell it and I’ve always taken out a footprint when using it. I picked up a cheap zephyros footprint which is more less same size as laser and photons. I do go out without footprints depending on location, weather and estimated pack weight. I’ve got friends who are resolutely against them but I like them in certain circumstances. I’m not convinced that they reduce condensation but there are still other benefits.

Pretty flawless advice that. Great stuff.

I don’t get why manufacturers don’t supply a ground sheet with their tents in the first place and I especially don’t get why sometimes they’re virtually impossible to find (Vango). My MSR Elixer 2 came with a groundsheet.

It could also save you a sleepless night by preventing a sharp-ish object perforating your air matress.

Thanks

I have used an orange survival bag all the time but you're idea of attaching bungee is a great and your technique of putting up the outer first to make a dry space to take off wet gear is an eye opener . Just great advice

sawyer squeeze with 2x smart water bottles is my go to, been doing it for years. Water treatment is important! great video

so weird watching this and seeing my old local park good video though

I used my first tent from the mid seventies to the mid nineties. Didn't know footprints were a thing and never had a problem with the tent floor. Then, while hiking the AT I met several people using footprints. I can see that on thruhikes that last months a footprint can be a good idea simply to keep the bottom cleaner when you don't have any chance of cleaning it for weeks or months. So, I bought the thinnest drop cloth I could find. It weighed next to nothing and cost next to nothing and it was useful, particularly on heavily used campsites with dirt or mud instead of grass. Don't last forever, but I just replace it when necessary.

Great video mate. I’ve just got the vern 1. Not the pc one, what made you get that one? From 1 Yorkshire man to another. Penistone. . Get ready for the jokes.

It sometimes takes more balls to admit you have done the wrong thing, especially with the weather check when you get to your camp spot. If the weather is going to get to bad clear out. It's the peaple who have to rescue us that are risking their lives to sort out our mistakes

I have 5 man tent, and it's footprint is 5x as big for half the price. Having somewhere to kneel for the final roll up before it goes in the bag is a blessing.

Just watched this again, but unfortunately, i can't like it twice. You're my favourite youtube channel, Paul.

Don’t get me started on waterproofs: if you use your shell jacket a lot due to changeable conditions in the area you live and you wear it with a backpack or walk a lot through vegetation you will find out that you get wet via the shoulders as the coatings or membranes wear from your pack. You will find this out when it rains the hardest and you are furthest away from home/car shelter

Hi Paul, I seen this tent in another video when it was raining. But during the night, the guy rubbed his head on the canvas when sitting up, and then it leaked all night on that spot causing a puddle, any thoughts. Keen to buy but in two mind due to this.

A few years ago I was happy to drink water from high up in the Scottish mountains, as long as it was above human habitation. In the last few years my attitude changed and I bought a Be Free filter, but that stopped working after a few trips out. Then I bought a Quick Draw and was happy with that, but having watched your video, I’m going to get a Grayl filter (the plastic one)! Thank you 😊. BTW I also bought the Durston X-Mid 1 after watching your review. I’ve only used it once so far, but I’m really pleased with it 😁. Thanks for all the great videos. 👍🏻

A few years ago I was happy to drink water from high up in the Scottish mountains, as long as it was above human habitation. In the last few years my attitude changed and I bought a Be Free filter, but that stopped working after a few trips out. Then I bought a Quick Draw and was happy with that, but having watched your video, I’m going to get a Grayl filter (the plastic one)! Thank you 😊. BTW I also bought the Durston X-Mid 1 after watching your review. I’ve only used it once so far, but I’m really pleased with it 😁. Thanks for all the great videos. 👍🏻

This process of inner and outer switching is great I do it but is not possible on all tents CHK when you buy I know for sure on mine good info

One scenario where it could be very useful is if you’re camping with someone else, both with one-man tents, and one of the tents is damaged or destroyed in high winds, for example. By dropping or removing the inner of the surviving tent, two could generally fit in as an emergency measure.