Forced To Run for Safety - I Bought the Cheapest Dicks Sporting Goods Tent - Camping Adventure 

Hey Luke, you just bought a tent with a built in shower, thats rare, not really desireable but rare. Thanks for posting these great videos.

Luke has been bulking up over the winter :-)

I like your storytelling. It’s not just a review of a cheap tent, it’s like hanging out w a friend.

Thanks for doing the cheap tent ⛺️ videos and telling us not to trust the reviews , it's going to help us out seeing your reviews and watching the tents actually fail than trusting reviews that people are probably paid to lie about how great those cheap tents are

Luke, thank you for your honest and trustworthy assessment of this "Exclusive" Quest 3-man tent from Dick's Sporting Goods. Your time and effort to test these camping and outdoor products is greatly appreciated...along with your great sense of humor!😀

Luke are you sure you didn't setup the tent upside-down? 🤔 Because the floor appears to be so waterproof that it will actually hold water quite well... 😂

This makes me so mad. I just thinking a Dad or Mom with their kid for a weekend camping at the state park. This will make someone hate the outdoors, let alone how dangerous this tent is. Someone could get real hurt. Thank you for these videos.

I think this series is important and fun. The last time I slept in a tent was in high school and I woke up to a small creek running down the inside of it. I was soaked! And honestly it’s a shame my camping days ended there. Although we did have a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Your series has inspired me to reconsider going camping again and I am happy you are doing this testing so I can avoid the crap! LOL Thank you!

Hi Luke, I’m so glad to see you testing these products. These companies are completely marketing these substandard and defective products to folks who simply don’t know any better and can least afford a costly mistake.

Even before this episode I wouldn’t spend a penny of my money at Dick’s. You just added confirmation to my decision.

Seriously, thank you for this, your timing on these reviews is impeccable. My Primary School outdoors club has just been cleared for its first overnight camp, so I needed to talk about tent quality and these gave me something to show clips from with real-world consequences. Great episode as always and keep up with thisquest, it's brilliant.

It's all about profit for some of these companies. They don't care about the safety of their customer's, just the money. Thank you for sharing and exposing them for what they are. Keep up the great work, and may God bless you and Susie.

This gets me thinking... Which tent would hold the most water inside without it leaking out? Can we find the best portable, covered, above ground pool?

FIFTY bucks!? You can buy a lot of those cheap tarps for that. Plus, you would probably have stayed dryer under one those. Your reviews are great.

The best money I ever spent was on our only tent - a pop up 2 person dome tent back in 1982. $150 from Wal Mart. We wanted to go across the USA but motels would have broken the budget. So we decided to car tent camp. Husband used seam sealant on the tent. And in 12 years of camping we never saw a leak. And no condensation. And we went through some wrath of god prairie stranglers too. One in the Badlands. Bought a load of so called “survival” meals, just add water. Did the cross country trip twice, ten years apart. And many shorter trips to specific parts of the country. Some of our best times. We had fantasies do doing it in retirement. Glad we did it then. Because by the time we retired, we didn’t have the energy. I couldn’t crawl in and out of a tent anymore.

Thanks Luke, I really appreciate you taking the time to help us that can't afford the really expensive gear. I've had several times that I bought cheap camping equipment and regretted it. I've learned a ton of info from experience, lol. I've been teaching others that are newbies to camping. A lot of what I tell them is what I have learned from my mistakes and the facts I have learned from you. Don't mean to sound cheesy, lmao

I don't even camp myself but I just love watching these videos lol

Thank you for your honest reviews. It is amazing what these box stores get away with these days. It is sad, but agree…it is entertaining as well.

Luke - I am sure I am not alone within your viewers; but I have started experiencing health issues and if I may call you a friend - you are a Blessing to watch while taking our minds off other things. Thank you for just talking to us. You do an excellent job at making us feel a part of your life. I look forward to your uploads. It is always enjoyable to listen to the product reviews and your camping experiences. God Bless you and your family.

Thanks for making these amazing videos. Simple, yet cinematic. The type of video where it makes you feel like you’re right along for the adventure!

Hi Luke, hi Susie! Luke, thank you for this review. As amusing as the swimming pool was, it frightens me to think that some young family may be thinking this would be a good starter tent to begin camping with! As you’ve said before, this tent could be dangerous. If through inexperience they find themselves in the middle of nowhere…. Shame on Dicks! Frances

Would highly recommend the Coleman Darkroom Skydome 4P. Exceptionally waterproof and lets me sleep in during the morning sun. I was lucky enough to to get it at half the price it is now a few years back though.

In the 60s my aunt bought this massive tent for the family of 8. Had many poles not shock corded. The set up directions got lost. Named the drought buster. It didn’t leak . They didn’t camp much, we borrowed it for a cross country trip. We watched the storm clouds roll in as we were driving pulled in. 4 kids two parents set this up in record time. “ set it up tight it’s getting windy” it rained hard. Water didn’t come in from the floor seam it came in through the Roof. Like a shower . The only part of that tent that wasn’t leaking was the floor. Finally dad took a sharp knife cut a hole in the floor. So the water would drain out. We only had trouble that one night. This reminds me of that.

This is exactly the situation I’ve been in every time I’ve gone tent camping in rainy wx. The one time I remember the most, one tent was lucky and just leaked badly getting everything damp, cold, and miserable. The rest of the tents were so leaky, they literally flooded. I remember seeing bags & sleeping bags floating in the in-tent pools.😢

Thank you for keeping these videos family friendly my 9 year old grandson and I watch you all the time . He is getting ready for his first camping trip 🎉🎉🎉

Is it just me because I haven't watched these videos in a while or is he looking jacked? 💪whatever you're doing keep doing it! Great video as always, and absolutely love Bento! Cheers, my friend, cheers!!

I served my country in the military. We were given gear that would keep us dry. A poncho or a half tent to share with a platoon buddy, sometimes the rain became hydration and personal hygiene. We learned to overcome and to adapt. I once thought we would drown in a low swell next to a road on the side of a mountain when a severe storm with tornadic rotation passed over our recon squad. We were ordered to stack weapons and lay in the swell which filled up like a mad river, Guys were hanging on to each other we were grabbing and hanging on to tree roots anything attached to the ground keeping our heads above the flooding waters. I thought that day we were going to die. We made it and found a place to recover and dry out. It angers me that a billion-dollar corporation is selling junk like this for profit and knowing it leaks. Great job in exposing the crooks the cheaters for profit. Keep up the great reviews Luke,

I loved your quote: “Never argue with stupid people. (but it goes on after that) They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” - Mark Twain. Maybe you should have some fun with the reviews. Like: I love the tent, I think I've grown a bit since the purchase. Only 5 feet 4 before and I do not fit in it so I must be over 6 feet now. Amazing at 40 years of age. And the secret hydration system is awesome. After some mild and heavier rain, the tent collected about 5 gallons of water on the inside. Making for a refreshing wake up and I didn't even have to go out to get water for my morning coffee. I'm loving it. 5 stars!

What a great service you give to all of us. I have learned so much from you. I had a rain experience with a cheap tent. I say it was a river runs through it for me

Going to have to rename your channel... "the outdoor gear review and gains!!!"

Living for this. I am interested into getting into camping post college and acquiring some starter gear is a nightmare and you are showing how BS it is. Appreciate the search for quality and great content.

Love the idea of "cheap tent" reviews. A hearty pat on the back for any discomfort you experience now and in the future!!! Personally, I take whatever size is listed and cut it in half. Much more realistic idea of usable size.

Hi Luke, don't complain about rivers in the tent, after all that's what you wanted :-) Nevertheless, it is frightening what is thrown onto the market. Take care of yourself and thanks as always and I had a great time.

Great presentation tonight....love your talks to your audience. That's cool. Appreciate all your hard research and work. Thank you. You helped all campers and survivor folks save tons of money especially us older warriors on VA pensions. Thanks again, Luke !! 👍

Hey Luke, thanks for taking one for the team. That tent is not even hot garbage, just garbage.

You know as far as these reviews, maybe by "water resistant", they mean it resists giving up all the water it works so hard to capture! Loving this concept of trying out cheap products.

Was watching this on my lunch and I had to explain to my co workers why I was chuckling so much. Great episode! I love how your channel has grown. Thanks so much for putting all these episodes out there 😊

P..S. don't forget to put your life preservers on before entering the tent or pool area ! No life guard on duty ! :)

It's exclusive because no one else wants to carry it. We need more of these videos so newbies won't make a mistake that could be their last.

IT is disgraceful how many companies buy fabricated reviews. It's across the board. I love your honesty and think the nicknames are cute too! Lol

I always set up my new tents before I use them... and waterproof if I am keeping them... and to keep water from flowing off the tent and under it, I tuck the extra ground tarp under the tent, so none of that sticks out. I love the stove... and the clamps to attach your tarp to Bento.. Great drone video work 👍

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures and equipment testing and sharing the facts and truth

That tent is good for backyard with the grandkids,on a warm summer night only!

I'm greatful you're doing this review of market based tents. And God bless you and the family, you folks are wonderful folks

Goodness Luke, you look amazing! Well done on whatever it is you're doing. Awesome video as always. Thanks for the honesty, refreshing in this world of mostly lies.

Hi Luke when I suggested putting a tarp over the previous tent . I was taking the Mickey/ridiculing it . I appreciate as an englishman sarcasm doesn't always cross the pond correctly . 😂 Ps. $50 for a water filter tent pretty cool 😎

I very much appreciate you keeping your channel language-free. I don't particularly like subjecting myself to language and I certainly am not in the habit of recommending channels with it to our girls or others interested in camping.

Hey Luke, since I’m from Moose Jaw Sk Canada, thanks for the shout out. That tent would not do well here Saskatchewan. The wind and rain we get on flat prairie land you would be blown away in no time.

Hi Luke and Susie, I just enjoy watching and learning a lot. I'm new to your channel but I just love. This series you started on cheap tents is hilarious I couldn't stop laughing on the this lastest one. Makes me think about the reviews I read on purchases that I look to buy. Thank you from Natalie

You should do a video of all these tents... Sealed after you test them from the store. A test of your personal sealing of them. I see a trend where the cheap tents don't seal the bottom edge

That dish looks awesome you’re like me I really don’t know I learned to cook but I just did one day and when my kid had there friends over swimming and riding the old atv and jumping on the trampoline I learned how to cook my wife worked in the ER and I was a firefighter the money wasn’t all that good while we were starting our beautiful little family I took so much lol but I made the best bbq chicken and Mac n cheese and cheddar broccoli and I’m not bragging but to this day those kids in the neighborhood turned out to be nurses military pilots and marines and every so often they come by and I’ll make that same food for them and there families it brings tears to my eyes and makes me smile !!

You've been working out! Need those muscles to fight that bear!

A perfect example of why you should always test your gear at home before going out in the woods. I'm surprised you did this Luke, I personally won't give Dicks a dime after they pulled what they did with guns.

I wonder if Luke will ever get to sleep in a tent in this series.

Thanks for taking the tent home with you and not leaving it in the wood's. Because you know you are not supposed to leave TRASH in the wood's. LOL

It's so important for people to see this. Thank you. This should be only sold as a backyard tent for those little campers (like I started in the '60's😅). But I worry about the parent that takes two kids on a camp and gets moderate rain or worse. Who would say " hey let's come back soon and do this again "

Luke, FYI - its the mating time of the year for the coyotes which is most likely why you heard all of the calls. I'm loving this new series of tent review. Keep em coming. Also, I love your Patreon supporters title suggestion of "Legit or Sh#t. 👍

Well done Luke another awesome review. Those four and half star reviews are hilarious and cracks me up this is awesome, looking forward to the next one already. Keep em comin Luke.

Glad to see you doing these reviews. Just goes to show, especially with outdoor gear, you get what you pay for. And cheap, most of the time, is exactly that, cheap! Keep up the good work and awesome reviews!!

I learned a long time ago always take with you a very large piece of plastic that you can use as a rain fly one that will cover the entire tent. I’m 58 years old and I learned that when I was a kid so these rain flies they put on some of these tents are not worth having so yeah you can have a cheaper tent, but as long as you have that nice, big rain fly that covers the entire tent, you will stay dry if you don’t have it you’re gonna get wet

Years back; shortly after a school shooting, Dicks Sporting Goods stopped selling firearms (except BB guns) in protest. So, I stopped shopping there in protest. And would encourage everyone else who values the 2nd amendment to do the same. Love your videos Luke! Keep up the good work!

Luke, are you sure you received correct item from the Dick's? Maybe it is a camping shower with a privacy wall. 🤪🤣 It's very annoying to buy gear without knowing if it is any good or a total piece of crap. Love your channel and reviews, so thank you for your hard work!

I camped with maria, an experienced backpacker, on the Colorado River in Utah. She found the perfect spot, flat, smooth dirt, no rocks or such and set up there. I set up on a slope. In the evening, it rained... hard. I was dry on my slope but when I checked on Maria, the place she set up was smooth and flat and beautiful because that is where all the mud washed down. Her tent was in 2" of water and pouring inside and she was too miserable to leave. So I trenched the area to drain the water, then set tarps all over her tent to divert water. All in the rain. She survived because i was willing to do all that work in the cold rain while she complained that she was wet and cold.

Thank you so much for keeping things honest and listening to your viewers! Luke, you are looking buff bro!! Get those Wolf Gains!!!

Women only, eh. When is Suzie filing for divorce?

I just love that Toyota... for being an older one it is in outstanding shape and looks perfect for what you do in your videos. Thank you for reviewing all that you do. When ever someone asks me about a camping product and I don't know anything I send them to your channel because I have followed your advice and guidance and never been unhappy.

Love this video! A good sarcastic review is a pleasure. Thank you for doing this.

These videos are a reminder of growing up in scouts and using a "4 person" tent for just one person and feeling like there was no room inside. I've been switching to tents with vestibule space but haven't used them yet.

This series is so important. I'm on an extremely limited budget - I know you get what you pay for (not always but when you're talking about super cheap, you can't expect premium qualit) but it should at least be serviceable and safe to use (for the intended purpose, I wouldn't expect a lightweight summer shelter to work in a winter blizzard.) To put it bluntly, it should do what it says on the tin! It can be hard getting into camping/hiking on a very limited budget (often RU-vidrs will have budget lists that are well out of my price range) but thanks to channels like this I've found some absolute gems. So far I have the decathlon backpack Luke recommended, decathlon down puffy jacket I found in a charity shop (thrift shop for Americans), merino base layers I got in the black Friday sales, a cheap grid fleece & synthetic wicking top from Decathlon, thermal tights from Home Bargains (one of those discount home goods stores), One Tigris quilt for summer, second hand Rab -10C sleeping bag off eBay, Trekology sleeping pad plus a cheap reflective foam mat off eBay (looking to upgrade to a better R value pad soon), Trekology trekking poles, cheap wood stove (free fuel!) and pot off amazon, and the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 tent without the snow skirt from Ali Express (cheaper than Amazon if you don't mind waiting for shipping) - got the tent after reading the comments on the TOGR review video, tons of people recommending the non-snow-skirt version and it's been amazing so far! The one slightly pricier item I got early on was a raincoat, I started with the Marmot Precip which I got half price on sale - it's a size too big and not the colour I would choose, but who cares! Great for hiking in light to moderate rain, can withstand hours of drizzle (I live in Wales, constantly drizzle is out default lol) or short durations of very heavy rain. Does wet out after that, but it's absolutely fine for the summer, and pretty lightweight. Not very breathable fabric but has put zips for heat/moisture management (a must for me!!) I've recently upgraded to the Outdoor Research Aspire (women's version of the Foray) as a more heavy duty raincoat for serious rain and cold weather, when being dry is a safety concern not just a comfort issue. Obviously it can be a safety issue in the summer too, the nights can be cold, so do your own safety assessment before each trip! In Wales the climate is generally mild, but I wouldn't go out with just the Precip during a cold snap or if torrential rain was forecast, and I would always have dry clothes, fire starting material, and an some kind of shelter with me, even for a day hike in the summer. There is an upgraded OR Aspire II out which means you can pick up the original one super cheap if you can find it - I got mine from eBay, second hand but unworn with tags still on, £65. This is a top tip - go for older season's gear! You can find great older items on eBay or discount stores online. Just Google it and see what comes up! I decided what fabric I wanted (gore-tex paclite or equivalent) what features were essential to me (pit zips and a peaked hood) and make a short list of jackets that meet the criteria. Then, look for past seasons or prior versions of the jackets, or older jackets by the same company. I then looked for reviews of the items, either Reddit, RU-vid, blogs, or gear review sites. Don't get hung up on the current season's fancy features (don't watch too many RU-vid videos about how awesome the latest £300 jacket is!) Simply focus on what really matters to you, and what conditions you will take it out in. Check the older models still meet your criteria (often they will) and if so, Google around and set up searches on eBay to alert you if one goes up for sale. Look for your size or larger, as it doesn't really matter for a raincoat. Ideally look for unworn/new with tags, but second hand can be fine too, just be prepared to re-do the DWR/water repellant coating as that's the thing that tends to fail with time/use. Do check that there aren't any holes or damage to the jacket, ask the seller outright so you have a record of their response. That way, if the jacket does end up being faulty, you can more easily get a refund. Always pay with PayPal so you have the best buyer protection - not everyone knows this but with PayPal you have 3 months to request a refund, and they almost always side with the buyer as long as you have a legitimate reason. Take photos and document everything, including conversations with the seller. If they told you it is mint condition but it clearly isn't, PayPal will definitely refund you. You can't rely on this 100% of the time, but I've never had an issue even after several months (sometimes it takes a while to realise the item isn't what the seller claimed it was!) Finally, be patient, be firm where necessary and flexible in all other areas, and always come back to your core criteria and how you will use the jacket. What do you NEED it to do, and what is an optional extra? What is vital for keeping you safe, and what can you compromise on? Try to totally disregard things like colour, style etc. Sounds obvious but as a girl who likes to look good, I have to consciously remind myself of this! Who cares about looking good when you're out in torrential rain or freezing temperatures, right? Staying dry and warm is a million times more important, for my safety as well as comfort. You should always be a smart shopper whatever your budget, but being on a very limited budget means you must go the extra mile to do your research, work out what you actually need, and be patient while you search for it. Always buy with your head, not your heart. Happy adventuring!

I thoroughly enjoy watching your reviews of outdoor equipment. This one had me laughing like a little kid. Thank you for going through this so other people can potentially not have to.

Nice to meet Bento. As I have several rather cheap (although admittedly not THAT cheap), I think I will set them up in our garden when rain is expected. Just to see whether they will hold up during rain.

I love how you did this video, it's like watching my favorite outdoors video and an awesome review

I am handicap and am on a fixed income so I am grateful that you are doing this challenge. I don't have much money to spend on camping gear so it will be very helpful. Peace and honor my friend.

Lookin yoked! Thanks for being real. I appreciate what you do, stay awesome.

"I'm pup, she's kitty. Vomit now if you want to". LOLOLOL🤣😂🤣😂 This is why we love you guys. Packie & Bento🚐🚘

I truly appreciate your taking time to out to share your views Luke and testing of cheaper versions of tents you the Man, great Exposing camping disasters looking forward the next adventure, enjoy remainder week.

REI’s legit. I’m so fortunate to only live about 5 miles from a store. It’s nearly always busy. Their staff are super knowledgable and all the products I’ve purchased have been successful. I pay attention to the reviews on the REI website, but still do off-site research before making the decision to buy any product.

I did quite a bit of camping in my day and I waterproofed and seam sealed every tent I ever bought before taking it out. I found that without doing those things no tent was weather worthy

Hello 👋 Luke, thank you for sharing another honest review. You saved many people a lot of money. All the best to you and Susie. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

I always figured consumer reviews were bs, thank God we have The Outdoor Gear Review. I really appreciate all the time you put into your channel for us to be better informed and thus better prepared. Hooah sir, and thank you.

Reading the reviews is so important to this series- hilarious

Hey Luke Been watchin for years, just wanted to say that being real and staying real is so important very cool strength and honor my friend

I really like these budget tent videos.

Common Maaan! All you need is a tent drain installed! Love it! TY Bro.

God loves it when we recognize Him, even in the simplest things.! ❤😊

I had to watch this again just to hear your reviews! Cracking me up! 😆😆

A lovely covered kiddies pool. Thank goodness Bento came to the rescue... Tent was a waste of a good 50 bucks when 50 bucks worth of tarp would serve better. Great review. 👍

The opening shots of this video are top notch move quality stuff. Awesome work!

Thanks for the honest review, sorry you lost sleep😎👍 good day

I am so loving these cheapo tent reviews. I hope you do the cheapest Coleman tent next, please. I really want there to be an alright cheap tent out there somewhere especially for us retired folks on low incomes. Blessings

You asked for our thoughts on having you dig deeper into online reviews. I say YES! You are one of two (maybe three) people online who I actually trust to give an honest review. So, I'd like to see your take on other reviews. (The other truster source has nothing to do with hiking, camping, the outdoors, etc.)

When you climbed out of Bento in your socks, I half expected you to grab flippers and a snorkel! As always, a great video. Your honest reviews are much appreciated!

Reading the tent's reviews - with your funny comments - Hysterical! Watch out for that waterfall when you open the tent door 🤔🤨 We're very lucky to have your reviews of this stuff!

Haha! I was in the "didn't know any better" group when it came to alcohol stoves. I picked up something that looks like a rebranded Red Camp. This was BEFORE watching your video, so down boy, down! Since then I've watched some comparisons and am really impressed with how the Trangia has withstood the test of time and still runs with the best of them. I recently picked up the smaller Storm Cooker and am very impressed. Much credit to the Paleo Hiker for making it easy to decide.

I love your rants please continue! 😃

I hope all these people who love this tent live within the snowbelt of the country and one time go out to a state park and put that tent up and see if they can stay out all night in it without running for the car during a little snowfall, that's the true test would you take this tent to Glacier or the Tetons and hike to the back country and survive in that tent, good luck!! Your a braver soul than me if you do!! As a former Boy Scout I know what cheap tents are like and Im lucky nothing bad happened to me in one, especially from hypothermia, pretty sure a group of us almost died while out at the Boy SCout Ranch out in New Mexico, it got so cold there, my shoes were frozen when I got up in the morning, we had WWII canvas tents, that was the coldest Ive ever been!!

I like the fact you use family friendly language and content because I can watch you while my younger children are in the room.

The Pup and Kitty revelation sparked great joy. Good video.

Really appreciate what you’re doing your format and your personality. Great show. One of the big problems in these reviews is finding out and sharing who the manufacturer is. Not the brand which can be easily changed to escape bad reviews. I have come across so many amazing, beautifully marketed products that seem to be made in the USA, and when you dig deeper only to find their actually made in China. They have amazing marketing resources.

Thanks Luke! I love your reviews. And all my purchases make sense to me. I would never buy a tent to just put a tarp over it. Or stove to modify it so it works. Buy once good quality and done! Cheers brother!