I took a Lanshan onto a Mountain 

not been but a light goretex bivvy bag could have been a backup, even inside your ripped tent. Also some tenatious tape might have allowed a temporary fix for you too, inside and out

@@scottmcdiarmid8196 Hi mate, you’re right! A lot of people suggested tape and I’ve now taken to having a wrap on each of my trekking poles ICE. I’ve since moved onto (and tested) a much more capable shelter (Hexpeak) and I’m happy to report that it hasn’t let me down, even in the worst of weathers 😁

Never had a tent fail on me like that however I do carry a needle and tough thread so I think I would have lost some elevation, as you did, and tried to sew up the tear. May not have held or been waterproof but some stiches with some tape on top may have kept it together for one night. I love my Lanshan 2 Pro but if was heading up the tops I wouldn't take a lightweight tent, I'm saving up for a Hilleberg ;)

Put a tarp over it.

Had 2 fails: 1) 3 season Wild Country Mistrel flattened in 80mph forcast winds, Cairngorms. The side was being pushed down, tried to get to sleep on my tummy with my feet sticking up to keep the side up, something was wrong in my porch so opened the inner to have a look; the door had been opened , contents blown away, while trying to sort it, the side got flattend. Used my rucksack to take the weight of me and went to sleep till morning. Wild Country said nothing can survive these winds , washed their hands of it so bought hillebergs from then on starting with the Tarra, their strongest 2 man tent which Hilleberg recon can survive anything on the planet. 2) Hillebrg Akto ripped out of ground in 90mph forcast winds, pentland hills. The tent was being hit from front and side, couldnt sit up as got battered hard by pole on head when gusts hit. Corner went down due to peg comming out. Got out fixed peg, but when I opened door to get back in, a gust shot into the tent ,riiped it out of the ground into the air. Grabbed a guyline, got dragged along the ground till gust died. STuffed tent with sleeping bag inside into survival bag and evaced. Only damage was slightly bent pole which Hilleberg replaced free of charge. Currently, for 4 season use have a Hillebrg Akto , but for the worst weather , I have a Hilleberg Soulo BL.

Haha! 😂 Aye, I was holding out for a lull in the wind, unlucky for me the forecast had shat the bed! 😂 I’d have walked to Brodick or bivvied in the woods down Glen Rosa if I needed to it luckily the col offered a bit of respite!

Excitement / Inexperience? 😅 See my videos since then, rectified all of my mistakes and focus on the safety aspect.

Thanks Andy, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The views from Caisteal Abhail are absolutely sublime :D

Hi Wendy, thanks for commenting! Caisteal Abhail isn’t too difficult a walk in itself, the longest part is the walk out of Glen Rosa (necessary because I didn’t want to be held to bus times etc). Were I to have returned the same way I’d access the hill, it would have been a much quicker route 😀

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it :) I thought I was being negative, haha!

Thanks Ray :) Aye, I was a bit shellshocked in the moment, but glad the trip went ahead without too much hassle. Many lessons learned and I hope many more to come. Have you ever been to Arran yourself? Absolutely beautiful mountains & fantastic walking!

Hi & welcome to the channel 😊 You’ll love it, it’s a fantastic experience in all weathers!

Thanks Chris, appreciate it! Aye, it comes with the territory I suppose 🤔🤣

Thanks Andrew, I’m glad you liked it 😁

Hi David, you're right, a fantastic trip always has it's ups & downs - that's what makes them memorable! Thanks for watching :)

Thanks for watching Ben, it's a magnificent wee Island :)

Aye, Arran is truly beautiful, even more so from a point of elevation :)

Aye, it's a relentless yet beautiful place, definitely the environment to extend the hill safety / mountain skills! You're 100% correct about the MRT's - from what I've read, they'd rather you phoned them than getting yourself into further bother, even if it's just a chat to level you out. We'll definitely have to get something arranged mate :)

Hi Mate, thanks very much! Aye, a wee bit chaotic in the middle, but it was a great trip all round - views, walking, drama... all the ingredients 😂😊

Thanks for watching :)

Aye, the hills can be challenging in a multitude of ways, but that's what makes them fun! Thanks for watching :)

😬😂 It’s all experience, that’s what makes the outdoors so exciting 💪

Thanks Andrea! Aye, the Isle of Arran is a spectacular place, especially from an elevated position - I'll be back very soon! :D

Cheers sir! I definitely wavered for a wee while, but once I knew we were safe & warm I calmed down. Just shows how fragile we are if one thing goes wrong :o

Hi mate, thanks for watching 😀 I did replace the tent, but I’ve lost all faith in it now to be honest. 99% of my trips are summits, so I need something that’s not going to make me second guess myself. I’ve still got the OEX Phoxx 2, which is bombproof, but the whole point in the Lanshan was to reduce weight and increase the space. Interestingly, I returned to this very spot recently with the replacement Lanshan and all was well. Midges were hellish though! 😂

@@outlawedlandscapes You and your dog were safe ..a tent can be replaced . your video is still inspirational and because of your honesty in the videos . Capturing the real moment. thank dude.

@@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216 aye, a good way to learn lessons 😄 Thanks again mate and I’m glad you enjoyed it! 💪

Hi Adam, thanks for watching & I'm glad you enjoyed it. Coops is a fantastic pup & we've certainly had many adventures. There's nothing better than lying in the sleeping bag & having him next to me :) On the Lanshan, I 100% agree with you. I think it will work for summer nights with benign weather, but I won't be taking it out in strong winds again!

Haha! Aye, thankfully everything calmed down & I was able to clear my head. Not great in terms of photography (my main reason for the journey) but a fantastic experience & a lesson in hillwalking! 🙃

So wild camping great man i like it .save

Thanks Kev, glad you enjoyed it 💪 Definitely not & I’m hungry to get back for round 2 😬😂 - with the Lanshan!

Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it :) The waters in Glen Rosa are beautiful, it was a wee bit nippy for a swim but those green pools are a perfect way to enjoy a warm afternoon :D Tent has been sent back & will be replaced, as I believe it was due to the fact the flysheet hadn't been tensioned before the down draught sliced through it - I don't make a habit of pitching in those conditions! Haha!

Thanks for watching Luc & welcome to the channel 😊

Thank you for watching, it was definitely a trip I won't forget :D

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Thanks! Aye, when the hills speak, you listen 🙂 Turned out to be a cracking trip after all, so I’m thankful for the experience!

@@outlawedlandscapes Good for you. All the best subscribed.

Hi Graham, thanks for watching! I’m glad I’ve developed my hill safety skills - certainly pulled me out of a fankle in this situation! Re the tent, definitely a lesson there & I’ll be considering my options in the future and really nailing the forecasts down. Kind of difficult with Arran as you have to book the ferry though - but I should have had a plan for pitching that sort of tent elsewhere 🤫😅 The scenery is simply jaw dropping and yet so accessible! 😍

Hi! Thank you very much for watching and I'm glad you liked it :) Arran is such a wonderful place & though the tent ripped, it was an amazing trip. Coops (he) absolutely loves the hills, his first ever walk was right to the summit of Cairngorm :)

Thanks for watching 👌🏻😊

Thanks Da :D Glad you enjoyed it :)

Hi mate, thanks for watching :) It’s an absolutely fantastic place & the mountains are brilliant!! Robin from Walk With Wallace actually just recommenced your channel so I’ll check it out very soon 😊

Hi Stevie, thanks for watching :) Aye, on its first outing as well, haha! Luckily I've been refunded & a replacement is on the way so I'll give the Lanshans another try. You definitely do, some truly wonderful landscapes & walking over there.. ATB

Hi mate, thanks for watching! Aye, I like to dip my toe in & see what's going on in the community :)

Thanks Dave & welcome to the channel :) I'm going to persevere with the Lanshan for a wee while & see how it fares - I don't normally try & camp in high winds, but in this case the forecast went a bit awry. I'll give it (well, the replacement) a thorough testing & if it doesn't work out over the summer then I'll look at alternatives :)

@@outlawedlandscapes liking my latest 2 acquisitions scarp 1 and kuiu storm star

@@Fellmandave1 Oh, very nice! The Scarp is very elusive, but I've heard great things about them. Big Murray from Scotlands Mountains has one (can't remember if it's the 1 or 2) & it's held up in some ridiculous conditions. Will have to look into the Storm Star, thanks for the heads up :)

@@outlawedlandscapes i just happen to have reviews on them. Come on get the hint! Btw, lmao at the rip roaring farts, at last a RU-vidr ready to stand behind his sheet tearing prowess.

@@Fellmandave1 haha 😂 I’ll have a watch 💪

Thanks Colin :)

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Thanks for watching Dave, certainly not what I was expecting but a good lesson learned! I’ll be back very soon - in better weather I hope! 🤭

Aye, it just shows how easily shtf on the hills! I also now have wraps of gaff tape on my walking poles just in case (and a much stronger tent!) thanks for watching! :)

Hi John, thanks for watching! Ooft, I can only imagine what that would be like up there - it's pretty daunting in decent weather, haha! Thanks very much, there's a good chance, now that lockdown has eased I'll be making my way around the hills (the list is very long at this point :)

Thanks mate, appreciate it :)

Hi Matthew, thanks for watching & welcome to the channel :) There's definitely an air of gear snobbery (just check the rest of the comments on this video!) & I've even found threads on camping forums that have referenced this video that state the lanshans are terrible. You're 100% about the tensioning & it's a point I've made over & over again in defence of this video. At the end of the day, the forecast was off & I just had to deal with it. I've replaced the Lanshan & will continue to use it where sensible. The rest of my videos feature the OEX Phoxx 2 - priced cheaply, but has seen me through the winter on the summits & done so bloody well :D

Thanks Robin, have a good one :)

Thanks mate 😊 A good wee lesson learned that night!

Thank you, it's a magnificent place to sit and watch the world turning! Hilleberg are a wee bit out of my price range, but I do have my eye on a couple of alternatives :)

Ooft, that sounds like a tricky one, even in clear conditions the snow made Cir Mhor difficult to navigate. I ended up making my own way up through the crags before finding what seemed to be the path on the way down. Plenty of sidewards walking there, so I can only imagine what it would be like in the clag!

Haha, unfortunately yes! It was still a great experience & the challenges only mean that it'll live longer in the memory :) Aye, the gates are a nuisance, as always :D Thanks for watching!

Thanks Chris, welcome to the channel 💪

Hi Stefan, I haven't had any experience with the 1 apart from a quick look at a friends, but I'd say if you had a smaller breed that there should be ample space given that you can store your pack in the large vestibule area. :)

Aye, he’s a fantastic companion, full of life & energy :)

Aye! He has a fleece & a sleeping bag, but I keep them off him until we’re in the tent to avoid them getting wet 😊

Hi James, Hillebergs are way out of my budget for now, but I have found at least two ultralight / bombproof / affordable shelters that have been used in winds exceeding 60mph. My main interest lies in the Luxe Hexpeak v4a, but I'm just trying to figure out a solution for the inner which will suit me & the dog as the 1p inner looks a wee bit small. Thanks for watching!

@@outlawedlandscapes Yeah, for sure Hillebergs are costly but definitely give you peace of mind in rough conditions.

Excellent mate :) They are interesting tents, just not designed for those conditions if you want a decent nights sleep :D I'd still use mine for more general camping, just not on high tops in bad weather (though I don't actively seek those sorts of conditions). Happy camping!

Hi Andrew, Arran is full of wee mysteries, it's such a fantastic place - even on ground level! Viking boat burials, cave carvings, cup & ring marked stones, forts, neolithic burial sites & the list goes on & on.. I absolutely love it :) Thanks for watching

@@outlawedlandscapes I will most likely not get back there, as the visit was based around having a friend who lives there. Hoping to make it to the Orkneys this winter, been far too long not going anywhere!

@@kcapkcans that’s a shame, plenty more to see though 😀 Onwards!

Hi Dan, thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Haha 😅 I had a great time in spite of the tent, thankfully!

Hi, thanks very much & welcome to the channel 😊

Hi Mate, thanks very much and welcome to the channel :)

Hi mate. I filmed this with a GoPro hero 7 black which works well in the wind, however I also used a cheap foam windslayer that I got from amazon. It works well in the wind, but when it gets wet the audio can be terrible.

@@outlawedlandscapes good advice Say hi to coops for me?

Haha, all in a days work ;)

Hi Phill, thanks for joining me & I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Just waiting on the replacement arriving & we’ll see how I fare on the next summit 😂

@@outlawedlandscapes They are definitely not Mountain/summit tents. I feel the lanshan 1 is sturdier than the 2. I have both. I love the extra room in the 2. Hope the next one last a bit longer.

@@ridz9532 I think the shape of the 1 definitely sheds wind better, but you're right the space in the 2 is fantastic! Once the replacement arrives I'll be adding a few mods so I can tension the shelter quickly & efficiently then I'll be testing it out in different conditions along the coast where I live. If the wind is a major issue in the future, I will look into alternatives, but I don't plan on camping on summits in high wind - that's no fun no matter which shelter you take :)

Ooft! I hope you at least had some views - it's stunning up there! :D

Aye, probably the best I've seen so far! I'll be back again for sure :)

Aye, it was exciting to say the least 😂 It would appear that the wind is much worse than sub zero temperatures & blizzards & will definitely be on my mind when planning trips in the future 👍 Happy that my hill safety came into play 😊 Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! :)

Thanks Steve, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D

Thanks John, I'm glad you're enjoying my stuff! Haha, what with so many people moving from Scotland to Aus? xD The very best of luck to you & happy camping!

@@outlawedlandscapes I guess the Scots have had a strong diaspora in various places since the clearances? I guess me being here is by extension of that event, somehow. Looking forward to the next vids. If only flights weren't so horrendously expensive, I'd be back over in a heartbeat.

Aye, there's that, but even in the present day we often here that there is work/money to be had in places like Canada/Australia. My cousin ended up emigrating over there having done a lot of surfing - though he's now an arborealist :o

@@outlawedlandscapes Totally agree! Gies a joab! That's been one of the main motivators for me staying. And then there are other bonuses for staying, prime among them: alarming my Australian friends with Limmy content.

@@johnm41 Haha 😂 the way things are going here at the minute I’ll maybe join you’s shortly 🤮

Thanks Shaun, glad you enjoyed it :)

Haha! :) Glad you enjoyed it sir, welcome to the channel!

Oooaft, jeezo! I hope you had enough food etc to last you?

Hi mate, thanks for watching :) Aye, there’s a lot of fluff out there but I bought the tent with my own money after seeing them in the field & they performed great in shocking conditions - they are surprisingly robust once tensioned, but in my case I didn’t get that far 😬 The forecasts were wrong, otherwise I’d have taken my trusty 4 season shelter, but even then, pitching in those conditions was a last resort for me 🙂

@@outlawedlandscapes aye I'm not saying you got it free, I've just watched your review vid😂I've considered one for low level multiday hikes, I'd need a really good forecast to take one high up, I an see the advantage in the low weight and space though, especially if you're a pole user anyway

@@Markwildcamp Aye, that's the thing. We'll see how it fares in the future. Will definitely be adding a few mods to the next one & see if that helps.

Not with this rucksack (Lowe Alpine Manaslu 65:80) as it’s very well designed with a fantastic back system, but my last one always caused those issues 👍

Aye, as long as you don’t behave like me 😅 Glad you enjoyed it 👌🏻

@@outlawedlandscapes Afraid I have the same bone dry humor and tend to panic before kicking myself in the arse and get stuff done😆

@@Laubasss It gets me by.. sometimes xD

@@outlawedlandscapes That, and Coops, I gather! Makes me want to get a dog even more lol! Currently scouting out sleeping pad and bag. The tent I'm borrowing (a hefty 4 kg) will have to do for now... Just trying out camping in cold weather first in nature camping grounds nearby lol....not even close to your endeavors, but hey, I'll get there eventually!). In meantime, love to experience the great Scottish outdoors with your vids!

Thanks mate, aye things weren't going to plan, haha!

Thank you!

Thanks mate :D

Aye, it’s one of my favourite places on this earth, absolutely fantastic :)

Haha, now that’s a good idea! The outdoors are waiting sir 😁

Hi Tony! Glad you enjoyed it, it was a wee experiement - but I think with a few adjustments to the set up I'll be making it a regular feature in my videos :)

This....Wind tend to take certain routes .Stay out of them in bad weather .

I try to avoid winds if at all possible, I can handle subzero temperatures, blizzards, heavy rain etc, but wind is no joke. In this case, the forecast was way off & I was caught out with half an hour of daylight left.

Hi mate, I really wouldn’t recommend this tent (or tents with a similar shape) for mountain camping! It’s unbelievable up there, truly beautiful 🙂 Camera was just a GoPro Hero 7 Black 👌🏻

Thanks mate! If I remember, it was April 2021, so still winter conditions on the hills. The Mountain was called Caisteal Abhail 👌🏻Fancy it yourself?

@@outlawedlandscapes yeah going Scotland for a week doing beinn chrulaiste then and a few others but that looks pretty decent take my akitas with me happy days

@@ryankeeling2406 Excellent 👌🏻 You’ll have to get the ferry across from Ardrossan, but apart from that it’s fairly simple getting up 💪🏻

Hi Jens, thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁 Aye, he’s a fantastic walking partner, he’s also very aware of danger, so won’t approach steep drops or tackle big rocks unless I give him the go ahead. We have a great time together! You’re right, when I was editing the film I had to laugh every time I said things were great or the weather was changing for the better 😅 I could have either scrapped the video or edited out the tent fail, but I wanted to keep it in just to show what can go wrong - well prepared or ill prepared, it’s all part of life’s rich tapestry 🙂

The literature that comes with the tent claims as such, but, well, you've seen the footage, haha! Thanks for watching :)

Hi John, thanks for watching! Aye, at least on this occasion it was very exposed, I also had no idea there was a simple diversion path around the summit tor at the time because of the snow - when I returned in the summer I had a good wee laugh at myself!

@@outlawedlandscapes you made it an adventure

Aye, glad I didn't throw in the towel, Cir Mhor is a fantastic climb :)

Thank you for watching! :) This was a very interesting read, I never knew about that & hopefully it's not something I ever experience :o You're right about the midges, Arran seems to be a haven for them (and ticks!). Typical Scotland, if it's not the weather, it's the insects, haha!

Retreat to sea level, women, children and wimps FIRST, follow me.

@@Normanskie Haha!

Aye, the forecasts for Arran aren't reliable as it's a wee bit of a black spot (along with Galloway!). It's generally down to tension / position when it comes to pitching in the wind - in this case I just couldn't avoid it unfortunately! Thanks for watching & I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Hi, as far as I’m aware it’s 3F UL Gear, printed on the fly, tension points and packaging it came in. Same applies to the replacement. I did buy it from Amazon though, which was sold by “Kikilive”. Not sure if that’s a proxy for 3FUL.

Hi Mate, thanks for watching! I’m not sure if there was a prior weakness around the seam or not, so I can’t say 100% - but, given the size of the main panels and the strength of the wind whilst I was trying to pitch with 2 poles, it certainly doesn’t help. I didn’t have very much experience with the tent prior to this camp and thus didn’t know it’s limitations. I will say though, that I believe a Lanshan 1 would have fared better, given that it’s a single pole pitch and has better aerodynamics. I’m really not a fan of how lightweight the flysheet material is (on the standard Lanshan 2). I’ve just released a bad weather test of the Lanshan 2 versus my Hexpeak - that’ll give you a better idea of how the tent performs in general bad weather 🙂

@@outlawedlandscapes thanks very much mate. Will check that out. I have a phoxx ii an the minute which for the money Is great. But wanting something little more roomy and lighter for the summer / autumn months. Thanks again

@@stevenahewitt1hewitt739 I have a Phoxx II and I love it, an excellent tent! But, it is a wee bit small and heavy. Have a look at my videos and you’ll see the Hexpeak, it’s an absolute belter of a tent and not TOO expensive for how good it actually is 👌🏻 I’m not affiliated with Luxe at all, but I thoroughly recommend the Hexpeak having put it through its paces. If you’re UK based, you can look at them/buy them from backpacking light.co.uk 🙂

@@outlawedlandscapes are brill thanks very much mate. Will check your other vids out on them. Cheers.

@@stevenahewitt1hewitt739 Hope you enjoy them mate :)

Thanks Jason, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Hi Mark, thanks for watching! Arran is fantastic - you need to get over there ASAP! I’d take a tent over a hotel room any day, especially at those prices! 😬

Thanks Kenny, aye, crazy how fast the weather can change over there, forecasts were way off right though the night

Thanks for watching James! Aye, I’m happy I managed to turn it around and have a good trip after all 😁

Wow, thank you for this big comment! You're right, being on the hills just wouldn't be same without seeing Coops enjoying himself, it's a fantastic way to connect :) I love that quote and know exactly what you mean, at the time I didn't have any extra guy rope to help support it, but thankfully the wind was negligible in the lee of the hill. This particular Lanshan was just the standard Lanshan 2 & you're right, the 2 pro does *supposedly* have rip stop fabric. I managed to get the broken tent replaced at no extra cost, so that's good, but this leads me onto your 3rd paragraph; After this trip, I totally lost faith in the Lanshan, I returned to the same mountain, with the same (replacement) tent and while the weather was perfect, I just wasn't comfortable with it, which led me to getting a different tent; the Luxe Hexpeak V4A - so you weren't far off with your recommendation of the ASTA shelter! I was kind of the same with the hype around the Lanshan, everyone seemed to have one, but I learned that lesson :D If you look at my channel, you'll see a video called 'Camping Chaos' - check that out and see just how the Hexpeak performs in super strong winds ;) Thanks again for your comment!

@@outlawedlandscapes I've heard a lot about the small, sympathetic and surprisingly German company "Luxe Outdoor". But I haven't been able to make friends with pyramid tents for some reason so far. I had a look at the little tunnel tent, the "Lightwave 2", but I don't like it, mainly because of the lack of an absis, but also because of the weight (1860 g), in terms of weight and design that is not an essential difference to the "ROBENS Kite" that I already happily own. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EcI4fDNgMCo.html With the "Sil Hexpeak V4a" you are now 50% heavier than the "LanShan." But I think that doesn't matter to you, especially because of the now storm-tested security of the "Hexpeak". Florian Homeier, the owner of Luxe Outdoor (He apparently runs the company alone and - if you consider the low price - certainly has it sewn in the Far East. Therefore, the widely praised quality of the tents is all the more astonishing.) can be seen in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ORd7lUayyI.html He explains some basic facts and the quickest way to pitch the tent. The video is in German, even the automatically generated German subtitles are bad, so you don't even need to try the English translation ... Hence my translation here: "Hello, I'll show you now how you can easily set up a Hexpeak V4 (the same applies to the F6). But first some theory: I sketched this nice picture for you ... in truth it is a regular hexagon and you can see here that I can divide it into six triangles and these triangles are equilateral triangles, that is, the side lengths are all three equal. From this I can also see that the distance from one peg to the opposite peg is twice the base length. And I can take advantage of this relationship when I put up the tent. I'll show you now how to do it. The only thing you have to pay attention to is that the straps at the bottom to which the pegs are attached are all about the same length, and that should be relatively short all about I now say 5-6 cm, maybe 7 cm. It should be about the same, otherwise the whole thing won't work. So, this is the cover strip of the entrance, you can always find it easily and down here is the strain relief hook for the zipper. It is originally there so that the traction that is on the fabric doesn't have to be carried by the zipper alone, especially down here if you want to open or close it. I open it now and hang the ring to the right of it in this hook, instead like this. And now I'll start with the peg to the left of this strain relief hook. I have six pegs here, like this. You can now see how fast it can be done: This is peg #1, here I have the hook, the ring right next to it: 2. peg. So, then I open this strain relief hook, I can put it back into the right ring right away ... it now balances itself pretty easily by just pulling roughly the same amount of force. Peg #3, peg #4. The same thing on the opposite side: pulling roughly the same force, balancing a bit, putting down ... So, that's it. You can check it again if you look at it to see whether it looks even and the subtleties can be corrected very well afterwards with the line lock buckles provided for this purpose. Now a pole ... always make sure to put it in the reinforcement up there and not accidentally next to it. So, stands like a 1 and I would say it's pretty quick." I will continue using my "LanShan". If something extraordinary happens (positive or negative) I will let you know.

Hi mate, thanks very much for this! I'd actually seen the video you've very kindly translated and like you said, the translations are awful - I actually ended up making my own 'how to pitch the hex peak' video (on my channel) so it was easier for people to do it properly :) I know what you mean about the pyramid tents, it was very awkward at first for me but once I got used to the pitching process, it's very simple, the only thing that takes time is the sheer amount of pegs that have to be put in the ground, haha! Regarding the Lanshan, I actually went out earlier today with the Lanshan 2 and the Hexpeak for a test. We had strong winds with even stronger gusts and heavy rain, similar to those conditions found in this video. I wanted to see how each performed and the Hexpeak DID NOT MOVE. The Lanshan was flapping about like a paper bag... For that reason, I can deal with the extra weight. It's funny, because when you have peace of mind, you seem to forget about things like 'how much does it weigh' :D I really wanted to love the Lanshan 2, but after Arran, it just wasn't meant to be. Thanks again for taking the time to translate that for me :)

@@outlawedlandscapes you'r welcome!