OEX Phoxx II V2 Tent Review - The BEST selling OEX tent!

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Here is my review of the OEX Phoxx II V2 Tent. The phoxx 2 tent is the best selling oex tent and for good season. This stealth tent is really well made and it is a 4 season tent due to lots of solid mesh the the fly going down to the floor. It makes a great backpacking tent as it weighs just 2.08kg with a reasonable pack size of 41cm x 16cm x 16cm. The phoxx 2 v2 tent has an RRP of £190 but can often be found for £100 or even lower.
Despite it's stealthy look, it has a reasonable amount of headroom at 95cm.
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This is what they say:
If your heading on an expedition or wild camping trip and need a compact, lightweight, waterproof shelter, pick up an OEX Phoxx 2 Tent. As well as providing a robust structure, the pre-angled pole design also pro vides porch space to store wet kit. The breathable inner tent section can be used on its own on warm days for a more comfortable place to rest.
Key features
2-person tent
Compact and lightweight
Easy to pitch
Ideal for backpacking and wild camping
Waterproof polyester flysheet - withstands heavy rain
Waterproof PE groundsheet
Internal storage pockets
Lantern hanging points
OEX Endura poles - pre-angled for sturdiness
Inner tent can be used on its own in hot weather
Breathable polyester inner fabric - prevents condensation
Sleeps 2
Pitch time: 15 mins
Colour: green
Weight: 2.08 kg
Packed Size: 41 x 16 x16(cm)
HH: 5000
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Thanks, Andy.
#camping #backpacking #tents
00:00 Introduction & Specification
01:46 What's Included
03:06 Pitching
05:53 Outside
07:37 Inside
09:50 Final Summary

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@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Buy from Go Outdoors here: tidd.ly/3NmlCCf

@jketcham9004 Год назад

Links down.

@stevew585 Год назад

You haven't reviewed the Cobra 2? Link doesn't work.

@Mrwillyface69 9 месяцев назад

I used this tent in the Lake District and the weather was extremely terrible heavy rain constantly and strong winds this tent surprised me it’s bomb proof highly recommend only down fall for me is the vestibule is rather small I prefer slightly larger to cook ect apart from that this is a really good stealthy weather resistant roomy tent only recommend using it solo

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 года назад

I can't fault this tent. My 12 year old daughter & I shared it over 9 nights camping & hiking the 96 mile West Highland Way in Scotland last summer. It was cosy but we had plenty of room for our 65lt backpacks above our heads. Sometimes a bit of a squeeze getting dressed so when we came back I bought a Lanshan Pro 2 & we're due to use it in 2 weeks to hike & wild camp the 120mile Rob Roy Way. I'll keep my Phoxx 2 though just as back up x

@cmcc3721 2 года назад

You 12 year old carried a 65lt backpack 96 miles? Thats some going haha

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 года назад

@@cmcc3721 she also recently did the 80 mile Rob Roy Way carrying all her own kit too & well be doing the 70 mile Cumbria Way in a couple of weeks. Including food & water she's carrying 5-8kg , plenty for her without been too challenging or too easy x

@cmcc3721 2 года назад

@@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 And she never moaned? Only joking. That's a fair old test for a 12 year old. Good luck with the Cumbria hike!

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 года назад

@@cmcc3721 only time she moaned ...was to tell me to stop moaning that I was carrying 13kg 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@notme1345 Год назад

What a little soldier.. how old was your daughter when you started hiking with her? My daughter is 4 and i can't wait to take her out.

@petersimpson1627 2 года назад

Another great review Andy, thanks, I always look forward to your RU-vid reviews and have bought a few of the items you reviewed. Just waiting for the tent review where you open up the tent to reveal the latest Pinter!

@IamBATMAN2024 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant little tent at an amazing price! Think im going to get one. Thanks!

@chrisbardell 2 года назад

Andy, thanks for this review. Been thinking about the Phoxx IIv2 for cycle camping, torn between it and the slightly larger & heavier OEX Rakoon 2.1, which looks ace. Off for a couple of nights in my old Vango Alpha 200 (budget but pretty decent, although flimsy fibreglass poles) in a couple of weeks to try to work out the weight/size vs comfort conundrum for multi-day trips. Enjoying your channel, thanks again.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I’ve got the Racoon 2.1 as well. It’s much, much bigger but weighs about 1kg more from memory.

@keepsmiling1484 Год назад

Thanks for the vid - good review - just managed to purchase one for the incredible price of 49.99€ on sale and cannot believe what a bargain it is! Looking forward to starting to use it in Spring 🥳

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Bargain!!!

@sikastag10 Год назад

Good straight forward review. I brought from your Amazon site as I appreciate your honesty

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Cheers 👍

@areyoumad4it 4 месяца назад

What a fantastic review, everything you want to know, well done

@mazza8723 Год назад

Bought this tent a month ago on the back of this review for my spring/summer adventures, pack size is good I’ve seen other tents and the pack size a lot bigger, happy with the purchase.

@BackpackingUK Год назад

I really rate the 2 person version, you can't really go wrong!

@Mark_-jq6wg 2 года назад

As a one person thats a fantastic space in that. Also the height is just right. I think 2 people would be a squeeze with all your gear. Great review, thanks Andy :)

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@KevinMire-up7ko 9 месяцев назад

Very good review I am thinking of getting it thanks 😊

@simonward6137 Месяц назад

Great honest review. Many thanks!!

@Michael-MRJ 5 месяцев назад

I have this tent, it’s a good size 1 person tent without being on top of each other as a two person tent. It’s brill for the price, I’ve got no complaints used it with snow and high winds and it didn’t let me down!

@handmadepottery2135 2 года назад

Nice your looking, after those Bluebells Andy, great review, thank you.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Cheers 👍

@primus7776 Год назад

Great review Andy. Thank You.

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Cheers 👍

@leeoutdoorshikingcamping3133 2 года назад

Great review Andy. Was a toss up between this and the banshee for me last year and I went for this purely because I managed To pick it up about half the price of the banshee

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

If you get it at the right time you can pick up the Phoxx 2 for an absolutely steal!

@kmtb2011 Год назад

am glad i brought this when it was aroudn the £60 to £80 mark, now it appears to be well over £100, brilliant tent, served me well in my wild camps and bike packing

@IamBATMAN2024 11 месяцев назад

On Amazon right now it’s £88

@gillywilson2996 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. This was very helpful. 😊

@kylegriffiths6600 2 года назад

Thank you for the great review , I'm looking at getting a tent for bike packing and really like the naturehike mongar 2 nice to see something else too , 👍

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

If it’s summer bikepacking I’d go Mongar 2 👍

@kylegriffiths6600 2 года назад

Thanks for advice , going to order one tomorrow just got to choose a colour now 🙈😆

@trevormegson7583 2 года назад

Good review Thanks Andy. The only thing I noticed was there are no mesh insect doors on the two entrances. But, it does look like a good tent. To be able to sit up is a proper "Brucie Bonus".

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I should say the doors and vents have double zippers so you can have mesh only.

@LCfit 3 месяца назад

Great review thank you Andy. I’m thinking of getting this tent as I wanted to start solo camping (not wild….yet 😂). Thought this may make a great tent to try and see if I like it as I am after a new hobby 😂

@BackpackingUK 3 месяца назад

Give it a go, if you time it right you’ll get a good deal on these. Note the Phoxx 1 is tiny!

@stevenwatsham5973 Год назад

I have the Jackal 2 and find it to be a superb thing... Tested in a torrential rain and did not leak a jot...

@DJLeroueHouse Год назад

Ive just brought this tent for £99 from go outdoors, looks very impressive from the one i saw setup in store, i have a eurohike dlx but wanted one with a bit more of a hydrostatic rating, thanks for a great review also

@garrywestwell 7 месяцев назад

Excellent review, I think I am going to go for the OEX tent as this suits my needs perfectly... Just an off topic question, what are the trousers and walking boots that you are wearing?

@arcticradio Год назад

I just bought a Phoxx 2 for £70! Can’t wait to try it out. In summer I’ll just use the inner with a tarp.

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Bargain!

@fb2814 Год назад

Do you mind me asking where from?

@fraserhopewell Год назад

Thanks for the review, it was really useful. Also, thanks for taking care around the bluebells!

@BackpackingUK Год назад

No worries!

@lordflashget8780 2 года назад

Lots of people don't like inner first pitch tents, especially in the rain, it's very easy to attach the fly sheet of this tent to the inner by way of a few lengths of paracord, to stop the inner getting wet if pitching in the rain, this way it retains the versatility of having just a mesh screen (for the bugs) on those summer nights when the stars have to be seen to be believed. just remove the paracord, good luck.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing 👍

@olianderson6153 Год назад

Interested to see how you have done this any more info ?

@chucknutly3290 3 месяца назад

@@BackpackingUKGot mine just now but it's raining at the moment so I'm going to wait to put it up

@chucknutly3290 3 месяца назад

@@BackpackingUKWould you recommend spraying it with waterproofing or is that a mistake?

@SwallowsCourt 3 месяца назад

Mine was tied together from new. No need to make any modification

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 2 года назад

Nice tent! I like the design. Looks like a great tent to have for backpacking. New follower here. Crow

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Yes, this is a proper backpacking tent. Thanks for the sub 👍

@geneticjen9312 Год назад

Very impressed. Only major issue for me is it seems pretty weather resistant so ideal in pretty bad conditions but inner-first pitching kinda goes against that for me

@BackpackingUK Год назад

That's understandable, that's why many people opt for the Vango Banshee 200.

@randomhato 2 года назад

Cracker of a tent! Nail it down right and it'll see you through the worst of nights. The Phoxx 1 v2 is my stealther, just a wee bit sneaker lol. Phoxx 2 is my mansion tent. Dead right though, if you are planning on going 2 up, be prepared to snuggle 🤣

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

A bit cosy for 2 😂

@mikehooper8868 Год назад

@@BackpackingUKbe alright for me and the Mrs she lives for spooning haha

@cmcc3721 2 года назад

Loads of room for my sleeping bag and my dogs Kygo bed. Perfect size for a bit backpacing.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Yes, perfect size for one man and his dog!

@RAMSEYM2402 3 месяца назад

I've been thinking about this tent or going for a bigger Berghaus Cairngorm 2, which is obviously heavier. I'm just under 5ft 7 and It's mainly for hiking up into the peak district for the odd night or 2. Which you think best? I'd be also going in rougher weather.

@kaolla1000 5 месяцев назад

bought one of these last year to replace my previous tent, sadly not had chance to use it yet though

@HikingCampingandPhotography 3 месяца назад

I think I might get this tent for stealth camping.

@stevew585 Год назад

Great review Andy Thank you, no footprint though??

@BackpackingUK Год назад

No, and I don't think you can buy one either. It's thick material though.

@47represent 2 года назад

Got one as my first tent. Only used it once so far but I liiiiiike it. Sure I got mine on sale for like 70quid n all

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

It’s a really nice tent!

@Jack-vz9hf 2 месяца назад

Ive just got this tent and there is a small strap of fabric on the zip separating the zippers. I dont i onow how better to describe it. On this video its not there. Did you remove it? And if so what purpose does it serve? Thanks for the review by the way. Great video 👍

@BackpackingUK 2 месяца назад

I didn’t modify the tent. From memory it didn’t cause me any issues.

@potnoodledad9990 Год назад

At 6 1/2 inch I found the phoxx 1 too small to stretch out is the phoxx 2 longer and more comfortable?

@howyduinyall7653 11 месяцев назад

U really shouldn’t have a problem at 6 1/2 inch!

@alanrichardson2382 Год назад

THANKS FOR SHARING ANDY JUST SUBBED AND ALSO FOUND THE TENT FOE £80..BARGAIN.

@Northman_Roams 7 месяцев назад

Grabbed one for £62 over the weekend 😀Needed more room as the OEX Bobcat I is too small.

@russellfamilyrambles Год назад

anyone got a link for the OEX Phoxx II V2 when i look on google shopping it doesnt say v2

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Try the description 👍

@ThisWontEndWell 2 года назад

OLPRO Pioneer is a good alternative to this tent, I went for the OLPRO because I have a dislike of orange inners but other than that they are almost identical.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I just checked it out, you’re right, it’s almost identical.

@stevew585 Год назад

Hi Andy, I've never seen you review the Cobra 2, it looks better than the phoxx 2 and the banshee 2 Imo. Any thoughts?

@BackpackingUK Год назад

On Coleman's website it says it weighs 4.3kg! Surely that can't be right?

@alexm2404 2 года назад

Hi Andy! Have a look at the Olpro Voyager from OLPRO. Is better than OEX - in my opinion. Have a look. Is lighter (1.9 kg), outer first, brilliant for one person wild camping.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I had a look at that earlier, they’re very similar aren’t they.

@alexm2404 2 года назад

@@BackpackingUK similar to vango banshee, not oex. but the olpro voyager has more room for your feet and has only one door with mesh and fabric. HH is 5000.

@Mel-hs5eq Год назад

Hi Andy What's a good option for a two man tent that is easy to pitch in rain...as in outer first or with it attached to inner so it doesn't get wet through inner when pitching? Cheers Mel

@BackpackingUK Год назад

The Vango Banshee 200 is very similar but pitches outer and inner together. Check out my other tent reviews 👍

@Mel-hs5eq Год назад

Cheers ANDY JUST watched your video on the cloud peak 2...which is best between that and the banshee 2 for pitching in the rain? I've got the msr access 2 for higher ground and just want a cheaper tent for heading up last minute onto local moors in all weathers.

@BackpackingUK Год назад

The Banshee is probably easier to pitch in the rain but it has nowhere near the space as a Cloud Peak 2. I've got an Access 2 as well!

@PADDY-ys4cp 6 месяцев назад

Do you think it would fit in a mat that is 190cm in length?

@BackpackingUK 6 месяцев назад

Yes 👍

@chrimbo 2 года назад

i know it's horses for courses, but if I have a Cloudpeak 2, is the OEX worth getting considering it is only 1/2Kg weight saving

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

The Cloud Peak 2 is an entirely different tent. Personally, I much prefer free-standing dome tents so the CP2 would win everytime.

@ashab1 Год назад

I’m choosing between these two now and possibly the star river, between the phoxx 2 and cloud peak are they about equal in strong wind?

@rhyssalisbury8578 Год назад

I had the phox 2 v1 and I slept through the worst thunderstorm I've ever seen in it. While the thunder kept me up all night the tent held strong.

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@SteJohnAllen 2 года назад

Does anybody find that the front (small) pole is a little tight and makes the material tight?

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

To be honest, I find the poles on most OEX tents really tight!

@SteJohnAllen 2 года назад

@@BackpackingUK Was you comfortable with the set up once it was all pegged out? I noticed that if the poles are tight, inside it creates a sort of bouncy line of material on the floor in line with the pole. Did you notice this?

@RootsLion 2 года назад

fox1s about big enuh for a staffy ..will be giving it away soon as my cloudpeak arrives lol

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

The Phoxx 1 is tiny, I would definitely recommend the Phoxx 2 for one person backpacking.

@soggz4246 2 года назад

Great review. Toss up between this and the Banshee V2, for me.👍🏾

@Useaname 2 года назад

Great video but I can't get my head around these long names for tents. What's a Phoxx 1 then? And why is the Phoxx 11 better. And why is the Phoxx 2 V2 better than the Phoxx 11. And why don't they just rename the tent entirely with a shorter name?

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Phoxx 1 is a one person tent. Phoxx 2 is a two person tent. Phoxx 2 V2 is basically the new and improved two person tent. II and 2 are the same.

@Outdoorshuntingshooting 8 месяцев назад

No new name? It’s probably because they don’t give a Phoxx.

@Useaname 8 месяцев назад

@@Outdoorshuntingshooting after one year, neither do I.

@r.davies2702 2 года назад

Torn between this and the Cloud up 2. However, this is frequently on offer in various places and can be picked up a little cheaper.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

They’re quite different. The Cloud Up 2 will be bigger inside and lighter but not as good in bad weather. If you’re a fair weather camper I’d go Cloud Up 2.

@r.davies2702 2 года назад

Yes. Packed size and weight are my main considerations as it's for bikepacking. Thanks for the recommendation 👍

@fiskmasadventures 2 года назад

Cloud Up 2 user here. The pack size is a bitt different, but not massive - it's 40*13 cm, compared to this Phoxx2 41*16 cm. The weight is pretty similar too, the nylon CU2 is a tiny bit lighter but the polyester a tiny bit heavier than the Phoxx2. I'm personally impressed with how weather is faired (heavy rain is nothing, 43 mph wind gusts was no problem at all, good working guy lines and the outer was stable, though the inner flapped a bit because of the airflow), but yeah theoretically the Phoxx2 should be better with its "kite" profile when winds pick up more. The CU2 does have good space - but at ground level, the "ridge line" makes it narrow so a lot of that space gets taken away in volume. You can pitch the CU2 outer first, a bit more tricky but doable, and it's free standing. The downside is that it's like €170 or so (nylon version). I hope you get satisfied with whatever tent you choose, they're both excellent products.

@r.davies2702 2 года назад

@@fiskmasadventuresThanks for the detailed comparison, much appreciated 👍

@fiskmasadventures 2 года назад

@@r.davies2702 No problem at all, hope I was able to bring some perspective!😀

@jonmetcalfe6420 2 года назад

Do you know any websites that I can purchase his tent I live in the United States I really want this team I've been planning on it for a year and now I'm only finding it on United Kingdom websites?

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I know some UK sites ship internationally, I'd say that's your best bet.

@jonmetcalfe6420 2 года назад

Thanks

@TrueNorthOutdoors. Год назад

What is the Mic you're using please?

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Rode Wireless Go. It’s probably the best for this type of video but it’s still not perfect!

@TrueNorthOutdoors. Год назад

@@BackpackingUK ok great. Thanks for getting back to me.

@tullochgorum6323 3 месяца назад

The trouble with these side-entry tunnels is that the door overhangs the inner, so you have to zip up completely in rain. Not great in our climate.

@user-he6vz4ng9p 5 месяцев назад

What's wrong with bluebells?

@BackpackingUK 5 месяцев назад

Protected

@Mikhael1964 2 месяца назад

Young at heart 🎶🎶 😂

@Sir-Kay 2 года назад

So, to see what's going on around me, I basically need to invite a gang of mosquitos inside with me uhn? good job OEX, smart designers you've got! Not to mention it weighs 2.1kg with those practically useless vestibules, smh. No, I'll stick to my Lanshan 2pro. than weighs less than half of this and looks way better and provides more space for 2. That said, thumbs up for the video.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

True, but this would be much better is poor weather and a lot warmer too.

@Mrchris800 Год назад

Managed to bag one for £70

@BackpackingUK Год назад

Bargain!!!

@yetidodger6650 2 года назад

2nd view.

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@abbottsadventures Год назад

Paid £40 for mine 2 years ago

@davidhudson7590 2 года назад

I looked at that tent and the jackal Andy but went with the jackal for the porch I got 3 man as was cheaper than the 2 man and on specs not alot bigger the 3rd man must be an action man think I've learnt from reviews 2 is one man, 3 is 2 man and both better as as comfy 1 man n gear

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I really like my Jackal II, great tent!

@tonyb76 2 года назад

Similar to Coleman avaria

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Good to know!

@miudo5919 10 месяцев назад

Everyone speaks good things about this tent but I was quite disappointed when I tested it. The only big problem is the floor, as it is made with a very weak fabric, any protrusion on the ground will be felt and most likely damage the fabric. That's why the reviews of this tent are all done on grass ground LOL

@Outdoorshuntingshooting 8 месяцев назад

It’s a feature not a bug lol. Every 1-2 man tent I have had has been exactly the same, it’s done to reduce weight. Which, if you are not bothered about a ground sheet protector can be added.

@gallente4TW Год назад

I'm 6ft 6", so no good for us tall folks... 😢

@WestwoodLodge 2 года назад

Of course, you can’t buy OEX anywhere other than JD Sports owned places, such as Blacks, Millets and Go Outdoors, because they own the OEX brand!

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

Correct 👍

@stevesmith6372 2 года назад

Great content but could you speed up your speech a little

@BackpackingUK 2 года назад

I'll bare that in mind 👍

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 года назад

What a stupid thing to say 🙄.

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 года назад

@@BackpackingUK please take no notice of comments like this. He'll be asking you to change your eye colour next 🤦‍♀️

@tbo2120 2 года назад

Use RU-vid’s increase speed function. Or pour yourself a beer and try and relax. Both work. ‘Can you speed up your speech’ what a stupid thing to say.

@stevesmith6372 2 года назад

Great advice thanks so helpful