Interesting setup. I am currently using a Slingfin Splitwing for all my tenting needs which shares many design cues with this. It's a lot smaller though with minimal vestibule space. Nice tub floor on this unit - would function as a great 2 person. Thanks for the video.
The SlingFin SplitWing appears to me to be a masterful UL, shaped-tarp design that excels in high winds and harsh conditions that are often found in high and/or exposed terrain. The SplitWing necessarily compromises ventilation in order to provide tight, weather coverage. How do you like it?
@@karlk9316 I've run it two seasons now. To be honest, it has blown every expectation out of the water. It is by and large the BEST lightweight tarp-style option out there. You definitely do lose a tiny bit of ventilation due to the closed design contrasting a true tarp shelter. However, leaving the vestibule off w/ a considerate stake and guyline job can make it very airy in there. The rain resistance WITHOUT the vestibule on is almost magical. I have run the Splitwing in near torrential downpour without the vestibule on and have not taken on any water other than a few drops of spray. The amount of adjustability on the pitch is huge, and there is a learning curve to getting it right for different conditions and terrain. The water proofing itself on the material is also gold standard and I've not struggled with anything weather related on the tent. Its ability to buck heavy winds is also unmatched for the size. I would 110% recommend it. I've used a variety of ultralight tents and tarp setups - this is the best I've used without any real competition.
Thanks for this video! I’ve been looking for a mesh tent/tarp combination for awhile now, but I was totally unaware of the Sea to Summit system. It looks like it’s exactly what I’m looking for and it will soon be added to my collection of outdoor equipment. Keep up the good work!
Good info and review! I definitely agree with the larger tarp - I guess the smaller tarp would be better for areas that receive less rain. That would be a complete disaster on the east coast/AT!
This kind of shelter system has been used by scout troops for more than two decades. As you surmised, this kind of shelter system is excellent for scouting. With some patience and a pattern, you can make your own.
Pretty sweet setup Ben and super versatile, I wouldn't call it super light though STS disappointed me with there ether light XT It really wasn't warm infact it's cold 😫 lol I do like the bugnet😁✌️💚
@@nawwk79 pretty sure I’m the relaxed one. Daylight robbery? Like I said if there are other similar options out there for less I’d like to know about them.
I'm a consumer, and I have every right to voice out my opinions on a product. Again, you mean your country has no consumer rights and that all corporations dictate the citizens lives?
Very concise review! I'm curious to see how the net tent looks without the tarp set up. . Besides the guy lines that attaches to trekking poles, the side guylines looks awfully high. Does it offer the same inner space when you stake them on the ground instead of the corners of the tarp?
Looks like it is a summer tent. It just looks like cheap construction too me. I would like to see reviews on some good quality 4 season tents. My Eureka Sentinel made it 34 years and finally the rain fly just rotted. It hangs now in my shed in a place of honor. Yep.
Hi Ben nice video looks like a pretty decent tent but it is pretty expensive when you don’t mention the price you know it’s gonna be expensive Nice video nonetheless thanks for your review .
Bro...yes this is a great set up and im sure it is amazing quality but.... You HAVE to mention the price. The biggest draw back is the price. On there site this setup is pushing $600. the tarp is over $200. How do you leave that out of the review? I would also ask how sea to summit can justify this price since there are similar products ant 1/2 to 1/3 the cost and i could even build a setup for at least 1/2 the price if not less?
@@livingsurvival what you just suggested is $120 less that's not similar priced. $120 different is a lot of money to a lot of people especially right now. I mean you can go to onetigris and piece together a setup that is similar for $300 or less. I mean I use a dd tarp and my hammock with bug net as an inner and make a similar setup for way less. I'm not discounting this setup it's light weight and great quality but for $600ish I think they priced themselves out of a lot of sales. I mean as far as ultra light goes there are cuban fiber tents that are way more durable they give you the same features and advantages for around the same price if not possibly a little less. I mean it's a cool setup and if it were cheaper I would have probably purchased it before your video was over but let's be honest awkward quest makes probably the best tarps. And if there lightest tarps are half the price I got to ask would see the summit is charging for. Either way love your videos I really did enjoy your winter overnight in the hot tent I totally picked up those solar powered string light LEDs they turn any camp into a cool hangout spot especially if you're on a beach.
@@outcomeagent I was saying this setup minus the groundsheet is $470. Ultralight backpackers count every gram and typically anything ultralight is going to be more expensive. One Tigris and DD are nowhere near as light weight. This system is not for everyone especially if you’re not backpacking. Similar systems are typically cottage brands and very similar in price. Thanks so much for watching.
@@livingsurvival I get it its just at this price they are putting themselves in the range of Zpacks tents and Zpacks uses a higher quality material. Like i said not knocking the tent at all just the price. It seems like sea to summit is starting to overprice there stuff because they are a brand name like REI who does it all the time. I just think they priced themselves out of a large customer base if it were closer to $450 range for everything they could definitely get the "just getting into ultralight" crowd.
The smaller tarp is best matched with a one person net-tent. It would also work with a highly breathable bivy. The larger tarp is best matched with a two person net-tent, and of course will work with a one person net-tent. This shelter system is a take-off of the original Ray-Way designs and kits developed and sold by Ray and Jenny Jardine. The Jardine's sell an excellent Tarp Book about how to effectively use these tarp / net-tent shelter systems, including how to best repack the tarp and net-tent. Skills are at least as important as backpacking gear.
@@livingsurvival what are you even talking about??? The Catoma IBNS is .36 lbs. That is well under half a pound lol. Where the F are you getting your 2lb from lol. I said use an IBNS and a tarp. You can get an ultralight tarp if you want and be under the weight of the thing you are featuring. If you get a beast of a tarp like the aquaquest safari you are still right at 1.7lbs for the IBNS and a super water proof tarp. The bonus is the IBNS is self deployable, minis the tarp of course
