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Good review! I hiked 600 km with this tent the GPT in Patagonia. Held up with no problems to rain, storms and some really high winds. Light, easy to set up, simplicity. On warm and humid nights just kept the door open for extra ventilation. And yes, because the tent is bigger, when I had condensation, I did not touch the walls, so no problem at all, just dry it the next day very quickly.
I like how you talk about the height of your setup including your personal dimensions because a lot of people don't think about how that affect contact with the tent depending on the tent design. You go into actual livability aspects such as talking about where the pole is in relation to you and your bag and such. I appreciate it.
I bought the 'standard' Lanshan 1 and sold it on before even using it, because although it looked really well made, the interior space was just too tight (and I'm not particularly tall at 5'11"). I bought the Pro version (in green) and the increase in interior space is amazing! Love this tent, which I've been using for 'stealth camping' in the woods during lockdown. One 'tip' if I may - The mesh surround needs to slope downwards from the top of the bathtub towards the ground, otherwise drips of condensation will cross the mesh and form puddles on the floor. This slope is tricky to get right, and is not possible if you have your pole set too high. Disagree with your asessment of the fabric change! 20D is just better, period, and a bit of seam-sealing didn't kill anyone. Despite your admirable use of it in snow etc, I still see this as a fairer-weather option, and will be sticking with my Hexpeak V4A in harsher conditions. But a sub-700g practical tent at this price? What's not to like?
Your voice is just made for these reviews. I cannot imagine why you don't have more subs?!? But stick with it, man! Your time is gonna come. You're incredibly thorough and no BS about the things you review. I've made purchases directly because of your videos. Have you considered a long term series? By that a mean a big, full on through hike? Seems that the big hiker "tubers" have all done this to really establish their viewer base. I mean, if that's even something you're looking at doing. But I'm a fan, have been for about a year now. Keep up the great work and hike on.
That was probably the best tent Review i've ever seen.. You've covered pretty much anything you Need to know. Sadly at 6'3 i think its probably a little bit to short for me. But thanks a lot for this really helpful Video 👍🏼
One of the best tent review I ever saw! Seriously! I especially liked how you explained the condensation issue of single wall tents and mentioned the pro of being able to wipe it off. Nice job, thank you!
I just started packing with the Lanshan 2 because I like my space. :) I like the tent a lot. Between that and the Zerk we're starting to look like twins LOL
Great review of a great tent. Got mine 2 yrs ago directly from China, seam-sealed it, and used it extensively since. My 45+ year search for the "perfect" tent has been over since having it.
Thanks for the detailed thoughts on this tent. I’m considering this as a Christmas present for my so who is primarily a hammock camper but from time to time needs a tent for specific trails that take us above tree line.
I saw in another video that If you don't have a trekking pole available, you can set up the Lanshan using the webbing loop at the top and cordage tied to a tree.
Got one myself last month, had it out in very strong winds, solid as a rock! I love this tent already. I’m wondering now if my heavier double wall will ever be used again. Time will tell. (All signs suggest NOT). Great review. 👍
Great review. Miss essential points : unpack the super small factory package ;). Set it up, then pack it fast without taking one hour to get a super small packing ( real life use) and show and give dimensions. Thanks . Great job
I have the regular version. The best tent around for the money spent/weight ratio. 2weeks ago I was caught in a bad thunderstorm in the Uwharrie Mountains NC, we got 4inches of rain that night. I stayed 100% dry inside. There was literally a1inch river flowing under the tent, I had my shoes sitting on my z-seat under the vestibule, they were floating. I am interested in the pro version, I'll probably get it once something breaks on my current model. That might be awhile though, this thing is made pretty damn well.
Nice to see affordable version of more pricey tents... I was weighing pros and cons and decided to not go with the Lanshan and bite the bullet with a DCF tent. Really happy with my choice. Great review nonetheless. Seems like a solid tent!
Hey Justin. Thanks for your great reviews, but you said in 10:24 that this tent is heavier.! but in Aliexpress site, I can see its lighter (pro is 690 gm), and the (the old one "Lanshan 1" is 845 gm)! So is it heavier than the old one, or is there something I didn't understand? and is it worth to pay an extra 30 US$ for the pro? Thanks Again : )
Must have mispoken. The OG Lanshan 1 I have was 780g on my scale. The Pro is 690g on my scale. I think it is paying the extra for the Pro just for the extra space. If the extra space isn't needed, then maybe not.
Just bought this! Haven't tested it yet, but chose the Pro over the predecessor. The extra weight from the heavier denier nylon is off-set by the fact it's single wall. It still comes in 200g lighter than the first edition I believe. Nice review, thanks. Rob
Only 90g less than the predecessor on my scale! I would have liked to see a bit more weight loss for going from double to single walled. Very solid tent though and I think the 20d will be bomb proof!
@@JustinOutdoors really? Official weigh-in stats have it at 155g, I just checked. Have you sealed yours? I had a go at erecting mine yesterday and first impressions are great. Didn't do a good job of getting the floor aligned properly though mind haha
@@TheNomadicTrader My pro came in at 690g before seam sealing and 704g after. My regular lanshan came in at 780g. I probably only used 5-10g of sealer on the regular lashan.
Hi Justin, thanks for this review - great to see you are still stoked about this tent even after multiple uses! Definitely a recommend if ultra light solo back packing tent is your thing. I would recommend having a look at 'how to' seam sealing videos - key point squeeze out some sealer into a small pot, thin down with white spirit to consistency of runny honey and with small paint brush apply a thin line carefully to the sewn seams - including bath tub floor corners - no biggie...
Well done! Great tent. I have the Flame’s Creed 2. I love that tent. I worry about condensation on the “pro” versions/single wall. Have you had any issues? Well done on your review. Crow✌️
thank you for a great review. couple of questions: 1. difference between 3 and 4 season is double layer with mesh vs 1 layer? which one would you go with and why? 2. any insight on why the price spiked so much and whether it'll go back down? said in video 120-150 bucks now the lowest price is 170 for 3 season and 180 for the 4 season.
Alright I think I did a full circle. Started with a 2,4kg 2P tent, then wanted something lighter and came across this multiple times. But I went for a tarp+bug bivy. Found out however that it's not my thing. A bit complicated to set up and no privacy. Then found out about the Lunar Solo and then about this tent again which basically is the same but cheaper... :)
Great review, good to know it handles the rain well. I just had this delivered before lockdown and haven't been able to use it as my garden is gravel, can't wait to get out in it.
Yea... my next one... I already have the regular 1 and 2 and so many more but no single wall yet... and I love the original 1 so i'm very interested... (love the khaki version).
I like flowable silicone windshield sealant for seam sealing silnylon better. It is a bit more runny so it’s easier to apply a thin layer and get it in the needle holes. Buy it at a car parts store.
You had me, until "winter hiking days". You have a BIG responsibility when you recommend a 2/3 season tent for use in the winter. This is by no means a tent for that 4th season!
I was speaking to my own experiences. I have used the tent many days in the winter with no problems. Is it meant for expeditions? Definitely not. But it can get by for winter use.
Sleeping bag and inflatable pads with insulation protects you against winter times, the tent does little if you've got a good sleeping setup. Talking by my own experience.
@@GuilhermeBianeck It's probably our different definition of winter that is the problem here. Often in YT videos, both from the UK and US, other hikers are on "winter" hikes, but for us living here in Norway, winter is for most part something totally different. We often refer to a 5th season due to the often hard winter up here.Therefore, a tent need thicker outer material, solid inner, better stitching, more and stronger guyouts and different and more winter practical construction. Based on +30 years hiking, this is my experience, as well as selling outdoor gear and guiding others for years.
I think they swapped to a 20 denier because of one issue with the 15 used on the "regular" Lanshans. When they get wet in sustained rain the regular Lanshans flies *really* sag, I mean *really*. I am fairly certain they got a few complaints about that issue so with the pro they were likely trying to limit this issue.
I have definitely noticed the sagginess, but the reason the pro doesn't is due to the silicone treatment. I imagine they could have done the same to a 15d.
I am looking for an affordable tent to solo with. But I do most of my backpacking in the alpine where a free standing works best. Do you recommend this tent for that situation ?
Had to like this review, you were worryingly on 666 Likes! An objective & comprehensive review!. I'm looking at a tent for a 35 day backpack along a 630 mile coast path next May & have considered Lanshan. My concerns are the single skin, condensation, seam sealing & ability to withstand strong coastal winds. I've also seen reviews where it is said to be cold inside. Love the light weight & ease of pitch.
Any thoughts on the "TrailLark Ultralight 1-Person 42oz (2.63lb) Backpacking Tent" from Amazon? Doesnt look like anyone has reviewed it yet, but the specs seem really good for the price!
Great review Justin. It's very welcome to read reviews from people who have actually camped in the tent for many nights, rather than giving you their opinion after taking it out the packaging and pitching it in their garden. I had seen this tent on many websites but always thought it looked a bit flimsy. However l eventually bought it on the strength of your review. Have only been out in it twice but am very impressed. It rained hard on my first night but along with my gear l was bone dry in the morning. Condensation was no worse than in other tents lve owned but easily wiped down. Its very light, takes up little room in my rucksack, its relatively cheap, so what's not to like?
Hi Justin, thanks for great reviews. i have 3 questions? 1- i clicked your link, there is a carbon pole is in aliexpress but what is the correct size of the pole 125cm-130cm-135cm ? 2- i want to use it for my bike trips. also i charged my some device in tent as drone, mobile phone etc. does humidity drip inside? 3- is it necessary to put glue/slicon out of the tent? many thanks for your kind replay.
I have the lanshan 1. When it comes to condensation, I still touch the fly because the mesh isnt strong enough to keep me from touching it. Also, the lanshan 1 is too small and makes me claustrophobic. Im thinking about the 2 pro/1 pro to use for my GR11 Thru hike in Spain coming summer. The 2 pro seems to have the exact same space as the Duplex, which is often considered a castle. So I should be good :)
It's perfect copy of the Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo tent. The original ones ( six moons ) were in nylon and would sag a little when wet. The new ones are silpoly with next to noting in sagging when wet. I have a silpoly tarp and it does not sag when wet so I believe that tent wouldn't either. All I know for sure is my nylon one will sag when wet but is easy to tighten back up. Between the two brands big difference in price and a few ounces in weight. Lunar Solo Backpacking Tent $230.00 , 26 oz - 740 g , Solo Backpacking Tent , - Uses 49" Pole
At this point, there are a lot of tents with this sort of design. I'm not sure which one was the "original" one trekking pole ultralight tent as we know it, but it's something I might look into!
@@JustinOutdoors Sorry about the misunderstanding...When I refereed to the "Original " Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo I was referring to the one I purchased many years ago and not the new silpoly one he has today. It would be interesting to see who made the 1st one of that design.
@@JustinOutdoors Yeah, I went out of the gate strong. I had big plans of using that tent above the tree line this winter in the White Mountains......then the virus hit...now it is time to break it back out and get it in the mountains!
Nice video and good review! I have that tent and I made some mods: magnets instead of the toggles on the doors (Taptent Aeon Li style) and tensioners on the bathub so I have perfectly shaped floor every time. I also modified the front guy line with a prusik knot like in the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. About the review, I totally agree with you 👍
I had to seam seal my expensive Black Diamond ultralight single wall tent (Firstlight) and mt BD Megalite tarp as well. I did notice the current price of this tent is $240CAD, still think it's worth that price? Looks to me to be still priced lower than others...
Thanks for this useful video! I will be hiking in Scotland next spring (I am from the UK) so just researching. Just a bit put off by having to seal the seams. I think I will be relying on waterproof seams for the Scottish weather!!! I wonder why that’s not already done by the manufacturer?? Hmm?
It's not THAT bad, haha. Just takes 20-30min of your time and then leaving it up for 3hrs. More difficult if you don't have access to a private place to do it. It's not being done by the manufacturer because of the time involved. It would increase the cost quite a bit. I would like to see the price drop a bit on the Lanshan Pro tents.
Great review! looking for an ultralight tent to use on a cross country motorcycle trip. Amazon says it packs down to 13x6 inches. Can you confirm or deny the packed up dimensions? Im hoping this would fit inside a saddle bag.
I currently have it packed in a bag that ends up being 12x5.5. It swill has quite a bit of room to squish down. I think I could probably squish it to 6x6 or so.
Thanks for this great review. Would this tent work for hiking in rocky areas where it could not be staked down? I'm assuming that it wouldn't work well and in that case which tent would you recommend?
I have used this tent and it was leaking under medium heavy rain, and yes I have seam sealed the tents. It was raining under a couple of hours and it was like a very light shower inside the tent. We were actually a group that was camping and we used two lanshan 2 pro and one pro1 and all had the same issue, Every tent had water inside the tent in the morning. I would not rely on this tent for more challenging hikes. The construction is fine but I could never recommend to buy this tent. Very sad to say this, but you have to buy the real original stuff or maybe the old lanshan model. The old Lanshan have a rating on the outer fly of 5000mm waterproof index and the pro have 2000mm. Maybe the older model is more secure?
Hi Justin! Just ordered Lanshan 1 PRO. I'm wondering, since the fly is made from double side silnylon, is it possible to apply the seam sealer from the inside of the tent?
Hi Justin, I just ordered a 1 pro after watching your review but I’m still puzzled what the exact pole height should be. Lanshan drawing says 125 cm. But you pitch it at 130 ? And if I want to order a carbon pole for it I need a figure!
I use a 126cm pole and it works great. If I want to pitch it higher for more air flow, I may set my trekking pole to 130cm (if I have it). Usually I'm using 126cm!
What is the difference between 3 seasons and 4 seasons Lanshan tent? I see there is an option to pick 4 season tent, but in pictures, they both look the same.
hi Justin, i have a question: does the back side of a tube also not that high as at the entrance side? I just tried to set this tent up for the first time, did my best with tensioning all the guylines as good as i could. Still the side of the tube is kind of flat(ter) then the rest by the perimeter. Thank you for your answer.
I'm 6'4" tall and 275lbs, is it long and wide enough for ME to fully extend and not touch any walls? Very important because the last two small tents I tried failed :(
Hey! I'm thinking of getting this tent as my first trekking pole tent. I was wondering how was the taxes and duties situation like ordering from aliexpress to Canada, how much could I roughly expect as extra costs? I know this is very subjective but thanks in advance!
Nice review, I really would like to try it in Scandinavian conditions but you have proven it to be a really Good option for UL hiking! Today I have a Hilleberg Enan that weights 1100 gr, so some wheight savings to be made 👍🏻 thanks for Good vid!!
I walked the northern part of the Kungsleden trail in north sweden with a lanshan 2 tent last year september. At times very windy conditions, and not much shelter to be found. The tent held up fine, but it was storming inside the tent at times since the inner is not solid, in cold nights you could feel the wind steal the warmth from the sleeping bag, brrrr. Didn't matter much if pitched lower. I don't recommend lanshan tents for scandinavia. Will bring a tent with semi solid inner next time.
Hi have you tried the Lanshan 1 Regular in snow and wind? What is your openion. I have to decide between regular and pro, I do quite a bit of hiking in snow in India and Nepal, so snow is important for me. Please advice
I have Hey! I've tried the regular Lanshan in wind but not snow. It held up great in wind. I imagine it'd do similarly well in snow. The tough part about snow is getting a good pitch for the tent.
