We were the first documented honeymooners on the Rubicon Trail. So we decided to always be Honeymooners. Years later we started creating videos of things we do or our adventures to share with everyone.
@@HoneymoonersOffroadAdventures I guess what I'm wondering is - if one seals up the shelter, either on a cold day or to use air conditioning, is there enough light coming through to see and get around or are you in total darkness? Just about all of my camping is in the desert, and I'd like to run a/c and take a break during the hottest part of the day, but would prefer it not to be in pitch darkness.
@@FrancisBecka no it’s not complete darkness when completely sealed up. We would recommend getting a strand of lights to put up in there to help, but it won’t be completely dark in the daylight. Some light will still come through the walls.
They hold up really well. We've had them in 50+ mph winds, staked down and no issues. Also, it comes with a rain fly to use in the rain. Again, no issues as long as you let it dry completely before tearing it down. Our favorite is the medium as it's a great size.
Sorry, but after getting the basic tent popped out, it is not yet set up. It still needs to be staked, and have the floor zipped in. Also, I would advise always using the 'blast shield'. The blast shield also helps keep it cooler in summer, and covers the windows, so you can have windows open for ventilation during rain. Also, any unvented propane inside the tent is going to leave lots of condensation on the walls and ceiling. To completely setup the tent, you can figure on 15-30 minutes, depending on one's physical limitations and abilities, and what all you do when setting it up. I would rate this as a 3 1/2 season tent out of the box. I think it would easily be a 4 season tent with the addition of a diesel heater, or something like a Propex propane heater, that does not deposit a bunch of condensation on the inside. Bottom line, it needs to be thoroughly dry for packing up and storing for more than a few days.
Yet people will easily spend $15-30,000, or more on a trailer/RV when most of the time they are using it, it is spent crammed into tiny campsites with dozens of other 'campers'. Only to enjoy the gridlock of camping in a campground for a couple of weeks, then they park it for the rest of the year. Yes, it is on the spendy side for "Just a tent popup", but much stouter and quieter than most tents as well. I have spent time in those other tents, and it is an entirely different experience in a Shiftpod. At least try and experience one prior to judging. They do have issues, mostly with condensation, but also, completely setting one up, with stakes, zipping in floors, and putting on the blast shield (highly recommend), takes about 30 minutes for this crippled up old man. I wish they would quit saying it takes 2 minutes to set up, that is BS. I have the Shiftpod 3, and it is a real plus to be able to hang out and fully stand up in when needed, and quite comfy.
To reduce the total overall weight of all items being packed in the carry bag and loading misc. items after the carry bag is inside an SUV vehicle. Do you know what the tent and carry bag alone weight is and the dimensions of the carry bag fully packed? I know the poles and stakes etc. can weigh a great deal. I am an 82-year-old woman that wants to travel USA & CA but I will be alone with no help lifting things. 🙂
I would recommend going with the Shiftpod 3. Full kit weighs about 68lbs. This link will show you the difference ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W6fBtJ5hV3Q.html
I am 70 and own the Shiftpod 3. Indeed the struggle to lift and store in a vehicle is real. Packed up, it is almost 6.5 feet long., and just barely fits in my 6.5 foot long pickup bed. Personally, I would not use it where I will be packing up and moving every day or two. For that kind of travel, I would just sleep in the back of the pickup OTOH, it would be worth it, for me anyway, if I was staying in the same spot for three or more days.. It is roomy and comfortable, and I can stand fully upright in spite of the fact I am 6'2", and could easily accomodate two people and their gear. That is a far cry better than being in the back of a pickup w/canopy, when Mom nature calls at 0200 hours. It's a fine shelter, but takes a bit of work to get it loaded. I load one end in, then lift the other end up and slide it the rest of the way in. Not easy for me, but doable.
Thank you. We agree as we were newbies and thought we could help others out from our experience. It was an awesome trip and we will definitely be back!
@Kevin Sanford we are! Heading over to Missouri to be storytellers at the MOORE Expo in Springfield, then back to Flagstaff in May for Expo West. Should be back in Montana early June. We will have to stop in and see you 😊
Not gonna lie, Utah is probably one of the most amazing places I have ever had a chance to visit multiple times. And the versatility it has for hikers is just awesome. It's been too long since I had a chance to come, but thanks to you, I can come and visit at any point, which I am really grateful for because life has not been easy and testing me every step of the way. So being able to transfer me into this virtual journey at least makes it more suitable. Thank you again and take care, my friend :)
Thank you so much for your kind words. We agree with you that Utah is an amazing place with tons to offer. We hope you can get back to enjoying it in person one of these days soon 😊
Thank you so much! And thank you to your children for their service. If you are interested, check out our nonprofit organization www.homewardforheroes.org that supports military, veterans and first responders 😊
The transmission was worn out. The output shaft was razor sharp and had over 1/4 inch of movement. With 271K miles on it I figured better just get a rebuilt one since it was out. Clutch had about 20% left so we replaced it with a Centerforce stage 2. We tow about 85% of the time.
Hey Dan! Great video! Thank you! FYI... the hub nut on the outside... you can push them in and they will lock and unscrew. No tools needed. They are also standard 1/4 20 size which is most camera gear and mounts so you can mount all kinds of stuff including lights, speakers, cameras etc. Hope this helps!
I think it’s just a matter of personal preference to be honest. We’ve been on the road for over a year and have met numerous women that cook this way and enjoy it, as does my wife. But not for everyone out there.
No one shows cleaning them at camp, do you just push the boiling water with food to the ground? When you cook a pound of bacon, what do you do with the hot grease? Can you lift the skottle and pour it into something? I live in the northeast so we have to be concerned with black bears.
I’ve have full time traveler friends that use a solar generator and use these panels to recharge the generator. So if you are just a weekend camper both solar generator and solar panels are a waste of money. A lot of us keep our vehicles electrical system stock as it can lead to potential electrical issues. On my trailer I run 2 100 amp deep cycle batteries an up to 600w/30amp Solar as we are full timers and work remotely. So with having to keep charges on laptops, cameras, video equipment and a fridge this works awesome and worth every cent.
