The BEST Instant Pop Up Tent and Awning for Easy Camping!

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This is the ultimate pop-up tent/awning combo for small camper trailer owners: Fast Setup, Spacious, and Loaded with Rooms! This shelter combination not only provides ample space but it also provides versatility through partitioned rooms each acting as a stand-alone changing room, toilet room, and shower. Don't have time to setup a side entry tent with poles and and a rainfly? This tent only takes 30 seconds to setup. Need a quick shower after a day of hiking? There's a dedicated space for that. Want a private space for changing or a convenient toilet room? That's covered as well. Did I mention this tent is standing height? And to top it off, it has two entry doors. Woot woot! This all-in-one solution, known as the Joolca Triple Ensuite, streamlines your outdoor setup, making camping easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
Tent and Awning from This Video:
🟢Joolca Triple Ensuite: www.joolca.com/products/ensui...
🟢Triple Awning Kit: www.joolca.com/products/ensui...
Other Joolca Gear Mentioned in Video
🟢Ensuite Shower Base: www.joolca.com/products/ensui...
🟢Double Ensuite: amzn.to/449or3S
🟢Joolca Hot Shower System: amzn.to/4aWYnLr
Other Brands from Within Video:
🟢Lightspeed Privacy Tent: amzn.to/4aWFBDR
🟢Waterproof Sealant: amzn.to/49zPPsV
🟢Zipper Wax: amzn.to/3vUYRCQ
Videos Mentioned:
🟡Joolca Shower Video: • Hot Camping Shower RIG...
🟡Lightspeed Privacy Tent and Budget Shower Video: • Our Portable Shower fo...
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@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Please Read: I want to make sure that you understand that these are two separate shelters. To get a set up like you see in this video, each shelter will need to be purchased individually. I wasn’t sure if I was clear about this in the video. Links to these shelters can be found in the description.

@adventuresonwheels5272 Месяц назад

Thank you for clarifying that - I did assumed it was a one buy. Thank you for putting another great video with great stuff that could be used with or without trailer users! Gracias compa Drew!

@chanelf7698 Месяц назад

I think that for those who have visited the Joolca website have a clear understanding that the awning or rainfly would need to be purchase apart from the shower tent. But for those who have not might not have understood that when you mentioned that you have the option to pick either the awning, the rainfly or both.

@Erin-Thor 6 дней назад

This tent company should PAY 💰 YOU for this review. I just added this to my purchase list. 😊

@candicebeebe6688 Месяц назад

Love this Channel- This going to work for my Family. Dad is 6'5" my boys are 6'4" and 6'3" My girls are 5'10" and I'm 5'11" Thanks for all the work !!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

My goodness. You would make May and I look like little people. I love it! I can't imagine what your grocery bills must look like. Haha. I was always hoping to be 6'1". I think now at over 40 years old, I can say with confidence that it probably will never happen.

@OverlandTrailer Месяц назад

Now that's a versatile tent! The water recycling option is the best. I too prefer one without a floor. I think if that floor wore out, I'd just cut it out and restitch the edges. Easy upgrade. Thanks Drew!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Good to see you Mark. Good point on salvaging that floor if it wore out. You really don't need it do you? Mark, I have been super busy with the transition from Thailand. I feel like I may have saw an email of yours pop up and I overlooked it. I am still working my way through older emails. Sorry if I missed yours.

@OverlandTrailer Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks I did send one a while back. Nothing pressing. Just an FYI

@hoosierinthewoods Месяц назад

We love your insight and delivery. As a former teardrop owner (my build) and now a van camper (my build out also) I’d love to see you compare a TD and Van over a weekend with the family - 👍 and 👎. Happy camping.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

That would be fun. To be honest we aren't fans of vanlife. Well, in our 40s with kids. A little too much going on in one space for us. BUT, I think there would be a very good argument for a teardrop vs a truck camper for our family. I have never convinced may though. She won't even look at a truck camper. Haha.

@2-old-Forthischet Месяц назад

That's a really nice setup for multiple people.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Good seeing you. Yes, defintely a multi-person style tent. I think if I was solo I would stick with the Lightspeed.

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

Nice to see you again, Drew! 😊

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Same to you.

@ajkonold Месяц назад

We have a two room joolca that we used when we had a teardrop and it’s great! So easy to put up/take down and pretty durable and spacious. I like the company, they’re pretty innovative. I also like the new shower tray, thanks for showing it!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this. I would like to try out the double one day as well.

@jgrant4520 Месяц назад

Thanks Drew! Loved the video! That Joolca Triple Ensuite is very nice and spacious. One thought I had while watching this is having a Kammok Crosswing awning with a Joolca Double mounted Ensuite attached below the Crosswing and then get the wall attachment for the Crosswing awning. This would free up storage in your front box and I believe would setup and take down faster too but would sacrifice a little on space and the shower would have to pull double duty as the bathroom as well.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I think that would be a great setup for us. LIke I mentioned in the video, it is pretty rare that we use all three rooms. So I think the double under the Kammock may be a great fit for us. Especially beings we will be getting a Kammock. Brad, I so appreciate the tip. You have been such a big supporter of the channel. And as you probably know, it means a lot to me.

@jgrant4520 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks It would be nice if Kammock would come up with side walls too like the Moonshade awning has. I hope your trip back to the States went well. I will be at Moore Expo tomorrow geeking out on camping gear! I appreciate your videos and the perfect combo of videography, content and narrative! Every video is a masterpiece! Bravo!

@_xPaPaDx Месяц назад

This tent IS very cool.(three room) As always love the videos, Blessings!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Hey my friend. Good seeing you on here.

@cgillit Месяц назад

I've been looking for a multi use compartmentlized side tent for a while . Mud/changing room + shower room + toilet room all in 1. And sets up in minutes. Amazing stuff. Side note, your kids are getting so big !!! Mine are nearly the same age. Can't wait to see your future videos on how to teardrop as a family when the kids can't fit in the trailer anymore :)

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I'm looking forward to those future videos as well, but I think it will be a long time from now. Even today the boys still sleep with us and don't even use their bunks in the Bean. Haha.

@jaspatters1 Месяц назад

Rocking the come and see shirt. Right on brother!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Nice! Love that you recognized it.

@cgan2013 Месяц назад

Drew, the way I use my Joolca with a wet floor. I carry a bungee cord in the tent bag. Hook one end to the loop in the floor and hook the other end to the loop at the ceiling. If the air is not humid, there’s no issue drying the floor in a couple of hours. Love my Joolca tent and water heating system!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

My goodness...why didn't i think of that? Is that what they designed that little tab for? I thought it was a pull tab. Thank you for sharing this.

@cgan2013 Месяц назад

I saw it used that way by someone before, I think on some review video before I bought the tent. I’d love to take the credit but….I was a Boy Scout about 50 yrs ago! 😊

@zackdemundo Месяц назад

Practical, in-depth, and insightful. As always!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Thanks Zack!

@kathypereira9246 29 дней назад

Your videos are the very best. You are very thorough, easy to understand and passionate about the outdoors. Keep up the great work.

@PlayingwithSticks 28 дней назад

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it.

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

I smiled when you said there's enough room for two people in the shower room. 😊

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I actually deleted a portion in there that talked about adults. I thought it may make folks uncomfortable. I think May blushed a little when she heard me say it. Haha.

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks 😂 It was the first thing that came to mind. 😅

@cherylbarrett2717 Месяц назад

As a petite senior woman, what inquiring minds want to know is can Mae can put it up by herself.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Good question! The tent, yes. The attached awning, absolutely not going to happen. Haha. But, in reality the only struggle may would have is if the top locking mechanism woudn't automatically pop out. And this happens from time to time. I have to reach up and manually pop them out. I think for May, she probably could just turn this tent on it's side, pop them out, and set the tent upright again.

@christiclampitt5804 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks we setup ours with the awning with the tent 1/2 way up and made it easy peazy :) after my husband i set it up i feel confident i can set it up alone but with the wind is another story LOL

@metaxaanabeer Месяц назад

Aspen or alder hamster bedding is way more absorbent than cedar. That is all I got...have a great camping season everyone.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Love it! That is exactly the tip I need. We were really struggling with our cedar chips. We were gooing to try finer chips. Glad to know there is a better route.

@metaxaanabeer Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks cedar chips are not even very good for the hamster/gerbil/whatever, something about the oil.

@andrewjones-productions Месяц назад

Drew, your videos are always so helpful. The tent itself was already of great interest and I like it. However, it is the shower base that is the key ingredient for me. Japanese campsites will typically have a hissy-fit (with good reason tbh) if you have a shower on the pitch itself (even if a free site) and so that shower base can really help with keeping the pitch dry and allowing flexibility. Brilliant!!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yes!!! I love it when someone finds an item buried in one of these videos that they find more useful than the main video topic itself.

@BirdPhish Месяц назад

Hi Drew! Nice video on a pretty cool shelter! BTW in 2 days we'll have been 1 full year living out of the Kimbo! ....and what a year it's been! Incredible....

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I had no idea you were living out of it full time. That is truly incredible!

@BirdPhish Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Yeah...and it was a leap year too 🙂

@bw2314 Месяц назад

Drew i love the mud room!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lesliebrown1517 Месяц назад

Those guyline pockets are perfect. The add on awning looks like it also functions as a rain fly for the tent. Too bad not included. With all of the guylines, there is potential for "beheadings". I read an article that recommended using cut up pool noodles (slit down the long side) as buffers. Useful as bumpers/markers.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yes, those guy lines can get pretty aggressive. I like the pool noodle trick. We have even seen people put smaller items on the lines at eye height to catch your attention. Thank you for sharing this.

@stephendickinson4647 Месяц назад

I use flagging tape on my guy lines…tie several lengths from eye level to ground.

@ramonapuckett3059 Месяц назад

Great video, I think this would be a good addition for my camping gear ❤

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Glad yoou enjoyed the video!

@laurabeckwilson6963 Месяц назад

Greetings to you and your family. Always enjoy your content.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Glad to hear you are enjoying this Laura. Thanks for the kind words.

@ab2abblank607 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video, Drew! I'm not one to keep my toilet and shower near my sleeping area, but I can see using the ensuite on one side of your trailer and the annex/family room on the other. It's a great solution if you have a two door trailer, especially in winter.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I never thought about using this in the winter. Sounds like I will have to try that. I've really been missing winter camping. We finally will be in the States this winter. I can't wait!

@kdsailorgirl Месяц назад

The guyline tool on the Joolca is super cool!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

So simple. One of those, why didn't I think of that moments for me.

@kdsailorgirl Месяц назад

Definitely!! I must say though, I’m looking for something for my T@G that’s competitive with the Pahaque side tents. The Joolca comes close but so far we kind of hang out around the galley; I need 2 shelters then. Plus, we live in FL. Not many tents will withstand monsoon type rain!

@wendys528 Месяц назад

BC Parks will make you take down anything looking like a shower/privacy tent so this is a good solution to allow you to have the privacy (changing/standing cleanups) while trying to uphold the rules (not pollute with grey or, god forbid, black water). With the joolca system you can even retain that recycled water for your campfire dousing.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I like your workaround idea. I think if attached to your camper you could technically call this part of the dwelling.

@jmb-cm7mr Месяц назад

I use a wooden teak platform for inside my dual Joolca tent it keeps our feet off the ground and water drains thru the slats.

@1cosmocat Месяц назад

Great info, as always

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Thank you! Great seeing you on here.

@OGGenX65 Месяц назад

I love that you can't see any shadows on the walls!! That was one thing about tent camping I really hated. This will be my 1st year with my Hiker, so Im not sure what I'll want to add to my set up, but this is a great idea to consider.

@OGGenX65 Месяц назад

P.S. You were right about the additional plug I added to my trailer for the solar panel to charge my Jackery. On pick up, I learned I have to buy more parts. I have 2 raw wire ends, and God only knows what I'm supposed to do with those. I'm a nurse, not an electrician.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

If it was me I would be in no hurry. By the 1st month you will know exactly what you need/want.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Haha. This comment gave me a good laugh. I think that is how the majority of us felt when we found out our solar panels were not compatible with our trailers.

@christiclampitt5804 Месяц назад

I have this tent and its the best!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I was wondering how many people on here would be owners of this tent. Thanks for sharing.

@christiclampitt5804 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks I specifically bought this to use it opposite of how you use it... To cover my homebuilt camper with the side tent 😁

@thevideostump46239 Месяц назад

Great Job as always Drew!!! Thanks for everything " The Good &The Bad".. I dig the ease of use of the system, however its flimsy hardware is questionable!.. I think I'd use 2 "lightspeed's", a AquaQuest 15x15 tarp (afixed to the camper) and a few Green Elephants Poles (as needed). Cost probably more the most folks would want to spend, but would last longer than cheap and flimsy..

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yes, this system doesn't look like it is built for longevity. I would put it in my class of "treat it gentle" camping gear. That Lightspeed was pretty bomb proof. AFter 4 years of hard use ours did break, but it was more user error. If I would have maintained the tent and kept the hardware tight, I think it would be going strong today. Love that shelter!

@thevideostump46239 Месяц назад

Tru that..I had a Sierra Designs "Summer Moon" for over 20yrs, so yeah!! Maintenance and care just with anything can help prolong its life, 🤔 unless its just junk!..😂 Hoobilly

@SoloSuze 28 дней назад

Thanks so much, I have just ordered a retro Teardrop in Australia - the tent that most have with them are the 2.5x2.5 Darche. I also watched your other videos about your pop up tent. Would you choose the Joolca over all the others you have tried and maybe the darche? Thanks so much, getting some great tips from you :)

@CraigG21 Месяц назад

Looks like a great tent! I have a Kammock awning that provides cover for a separate 40”x40” awning mounted outboard of it on my teardrop roof rack for showers/bathroom (1 or the other), but this Joolca tent may be a better setup. 🤔

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

That is funny, when I started reading this I thought "hmm maybe Craig has a better setup for me than this." haha. I have the Kammock as well. Well, I will have one in June. Counting down the days until the trailer is done.

@CraigG21 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks ha! We’ve got an overnight in 2 weeks to make sure our 95 lb Labrador Retreiver is good with the teardrop, so we’ll get to use the Kammok for the first time other than in the driveway. Have time to get things figured out.

@garretlewis4103 Месяц назад

Definitely going to have to check it out. Might be a good addition for our square drop. Yeah, fiberglass pole can be a pain. Literally too when you get that fiberglass splinter in your finger.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

When I was a kid I was around fiberglass so much, that over time I didn't even get itchy or know it was on me. Crazy! My dad ran a golf course. And I spent a lot of time working on carts. Today, if I even look at fiberglass I swear it hurts. Haha.

@kirstenveneziano1205 Месяц назад

Thanks for the great review! I have a NuCamp t@b 320s trailer and can't find an entry tent that is a separate unit that allows the door to open freely. A few brands work with the keder rail, but they are costly. I also have some camping equipment zippers that don't work correctly. Please tell me more about waxing the zippers.

@LindaSimic-qt3mh Месяц назад

Awesome 💯

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Glad you liked it Linda!

@kebeaux6546 Месяц назад

Good to see you again Drew. Thanks for the details regarding these tents. Hope you, May and the boys are doing well. Are you in the states now?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Good to see you on here. And yes, we just got back. Still experiencing a bit of family jetlag. Haha.

@kebeaux6546 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Welcome back! Hope all of you get settled in again soon. I am still shaving my nogiin for you 🙂

@timcomer262 Месяц назад

I like it! Thanks for the review. Did I miss the part where it covers the TD door in case of rain? Just wondering if it covers the space between the TD and side tent. Good job Drew...

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Hi Tim. Good question. I find it depends on the teardrop. It usually comes down to fenders, roofrails, and then just how the instant up lays square against the specific teardrop. We have had some trailers where almost all instant ups line up nice and tight with the door. But, most require a little modification. Many people go to a tent seamstress and add on an additional piece of canvas with a drawstring inside to put around the door. This often requires adding a rain gutter on the teardrop to hold that drawstring. The easier option is to just add a tiny bit of canvas to the tent that attaches to the trailer as a breezway. Because we use so many different trailers we have an ugly, but effective method. I have a piece of tarp that has a grommet in each corner. I add carbners or adjustable bungees to each grommet. Two attach to the tent and the other two attch to the trailer roof rack. if I don't have a roofrack I just attach guyline to two grommets and run them over the roof and down to an attachment point like the wheel or other protrusion. I know with how you camp, you would do a much cleaner setup. A great example of this would be Cosmo Weems. We all miss that guy. He would take his Clam tents to a canvas repair shop and add or remove segments to attach to his teardrop. He actually created a way for you to use a clam over your galley. GENIUS!

@laurabeckwilson6963 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Oh my goodness Laura. Thank you so much!

@ryanm.9533 Месяц назад

Hey Drew, awesome video as always. I noticed you have the awning still mounted on the roof rack. Can that extend over the side entry tent for additional rain coverage if you didn't want to use the awning that you purchased for the tent? Or is the tent to high?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It works great for that with the trailers I take out. My friend Brad does a similar thing on his Bean trailer with his Kammock awning. I have also seen people hide their bolt on shower enclosures under the awning as well. But, if you had a teardrop that is less than 15" of ground clearance it might be a tight fit. Even at 15 inches I am not sure. I have been using lifted trailers the past few years. This summer I will be getting my base height Bean Stock 2.0. So this will give me a chance to try this at 15" of clearance.

@erickinne5535 Месяц назад

Great video, Drew. Like you, we’re picking up a Bean Stock 2.0 this summer. Because of your video on that trailer, we also opted to go for the Kammok awning instead of the 180 or 270. We also bought a Joolca double that we anticipated putting up away from the Bean. But… I LOVE this setup with the triple and didn’t even consider it as an option! So, question for you: on your Bean Stock, did you go for the Kammok awning? If so, are you going to set up the Joolca triple on the driver’s side? We also have an FSR roof top tent for our 10 and 12 year old kids, so we need an “open” side of the trailer for the RTT ladder, which makes me think this triple set-up won’t really work. What do you think? Seems like that passenger side will be a bit busy with the Joolca, an awning, AND the side galley/table we opted for. Thanks, Drew!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Sounds like we think alike! Originally we wanted only the one door on our Stock 2.0. But we went with the second door because we realized we like the option of having the Kammock on one side and a side entry tent on the other. Most outings the Kammok will be enough. But sometimes those longer stays require the side entry tent as well. We aren't sure what side we will be setting up on. I have actually gave that quite a bit of thought. I made sure to get jerry can mounts on both sides of the trailer so I have the option to mount the table on both sides based on the campsite scenario. I think the triple would work great in tandem with the rooftop tent ladder if you did our setup in reverse. Basically awning room up against trailer and the tent furthest away. Many people have suggested that in the comments. I am excited to try it out in reverse. That also might make a great setup with the galley as well. Meaning awning connecting or even over the galley. Hope this helps a little.

@ak03999 Месяц назад

Great video!... what's is that bench you had sitting in the "breezeway"?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It is pricey, but we love it. It is the Dometic Go Bench.

@chanelf7698 Месяц назад

I have the double ensuite. I researched different ones for about 2 years or so because when I first came across joolca it wasnt available in the usa. And I was not about to try to get it shipped to California from Australia. In 2022 after much searching for other shower tents that i might like, I decided it was time to get a shower tent luckily joolca was now available here. I went with the double because I had showered in my friends shower tent and found that 1 room did not work for me. My friends who have showered in my double ensuite always ask where i got it from. I've been happy with it since the day i bought it. 17:54

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this. I have had my eye o the dual version for a long time.

@chanelf7698 Месяц назад

You are welcome. I forgot to add that I have been wondering about getting the awning because I like that it gives cover on one side so im glad to see you had yours on the video. However I will hold on on getting for now. Also bought the shower kit bought it felt too plastic for the price so I returned it. Your video is very informative thank you.

@davidlemaster6285 Месяц назад

Great video as always. Can the divider wall be removed or rolled back to utilize this as and extra bedroom at night?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Wouldn't that be great! Unfortunately not.

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

Please say hi to May and the boys for me. 😊 Sawadee!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

May says hi! The boys are with Grandma. We are finally back in the States!

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Yay! Welcome home. 😊

@CampMymy Месяц назад

This is wonderful! I'm wondering if you can attach the awning to the trailer? For example the awning room is attached to the trailer and you walk through that to the shower room tent? My thought is to provide coverage when you leave the camper if its raining.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I think this is a great idea. And something I would like to try out. I had originally thought about doing something similar, but attached to the galley. I am also finding a lot of folks who don't like their toilet/shower so close to the trailer. Your suggestion would help for that as well. Always nice to see you on here!

@CampMymy Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks thank you!

@CandycaneBeyond Месяц назад

Extra awning to looks good, how does it hold up on a Windy day?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

That I do not know. Every time I use it, it seems to be pretty mild. My guess is that it will hold up quite well because of the abscence of two poles/legs. The fact that the back half of the awning is supported by the tent, should reduce a lot of those high wind issues. But, time will tell. I plan on using these quite often this year. So I am excited to put it to the test.

@carltuckerson7718 Месяц назад

Great gear as usual. We've got a fairly booked summer and I'm strongly considering this tent. What brand is that toilet? Are you all happy with it?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Good seeing you my friend. The toilet is a Trelino. I am still on the fence about it. I used it everyday in the house and the trailer last summer. I struggled to keep the smells down, but I still have a lot of options I have not tried. Folks have given me some good advice that I am excited to try out soon. I even used it today, but still with my old techniques. We are remodeling our house, so we haven't had running water since we got back.

@GrantRTanner Месяц назад

Looks like a great setup. Did I spot the new Bean stock 2.0? What do you think of it? Is it a winner? Nevermind, that was the stalker i think.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yes, that was the Stalker. But we had the chance to take out Stock 2.0 as well. We absolutely love it. So much so that we have an order in. I think we are second in the build queue.

@jamesrodriquez2863 Месяц назад

Nice. Joolca has been coming out with a lot of products. I think it would be nice if all three sides of the extension part could be rolled up or closed. I mean, you could get all set up and then the direction of the wind could change and you'd have a lot of air blowing right in through the non-existent wall. If all three sides were a roll up wall, you'd have one more option.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I never even thought about that as an option. I bet they didn't either. I like it!

@astrocalm812 Месяц назад

Hi, Momma camper here, and in love with your beautiful wife’s skirt! Where did she get it? Thank you for all you do for us! Very much appreciate your thoughtful videos.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

You have high tastes! Haha. May bought that skirt as a present for herself about 10 years ago for finally finishing up her degree. The skirt is a snow skirt from Skhoop. They have quarter, half, and full lengths. I think the one she is wearing in this video is full. She has a couple generic ones from Costco, they work, but they aren't nearly as good at keeping the cold out.

Месяц назад

Hi Drew, thanks for the review! I'm assuming from the frustrated shot with the tongue box that it does not fit inside a bean box?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

That’s exactly what I was trying to show. But, since I made a bit of a fuss last year, I think they have changed the current boxes. I believe they now, or are about to, partition that box so you can use the whole length of the bottom.

Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks unfortunately not. I’m about to pick one up next month and they still have the full partition

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Bummer. You know how life works right? The month after you pick yours up, they’ll finally integrate it. 😆

@kjlcycler 10 дней назад

Have you tried Kelty Backroads? I camp solo and ordered one. With a tiny camper, I want it to pack up small. It looks like easy set up and an exit door/window.

@PlayingwithSticks 9 дней назад

I absolutely love it! I made an entire video about it last year, but I just haven’t had the chance to publish it

@kjlcycler 9 дней назад

@@PlayingwithSticksthanks

@nadaname391 Месяц назад

Do you think it would be possible to have the hatch of a Subaru Forester open into one of the side entryways like an SUV type tent, or is that door to narrow?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It would be a bit too narrow. In terms of the Subaru we have an entire video with tents that are a good match for that ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zO2GIld6p4s.html

@WildcatPhoto Месяц назад

I have the single Joolca. The double or triple are nice, but I wouldn't want so much for just me and dog. We discussed the floor sometime back, I dislike the floor and wonder if a person could cut it out of there. Last week, the dog and I be-bopped up the coast a ways. I had a lovely view of the ocean, but my space had wet sand. I put down a tarp to set the Joolca on, but it made a dreadful mess anyway, and I tracked sand all over in there. I need to set it up at home just to clean up the sand and dirt. I tried with my little broom, but could not get it all. I hope I don't regret it, but I've ordered an attached single shower tent to use for toilet. The problem with that is not being able to see out on whichever side of the teardrop it's on, plus I hope the fender won't create too much problem. A person in a facebook group has an attached type, and she has water bags if needed to keep it from blowing in the wind. I sold my ARB awning because I never used it, partly because I'm so often in windy situations. I still have the Kelty Backroads. My Joolca attached single is back-ordered, so I'll be anxious to try it.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

You are starting to sound a lot like me. Haha. These side entry tents become a bit of an addiction. And you find your needs change or you have new creative ideas. But, I must admit, the shelters coming out recently have been much better than those we have used in the past. And the Kelty shelters are great examples of this. Very similar design to others we have used, but almost better in every aspect. Thank you for taking the time to share all of this. You did a much better job painting a picture about the pain of floors than I did in this video.

@WildcatPhoto Месяц назад

I'm another person not wanting to sleep with a toilet, so with the attached one, I figure I can either close the window or move the toilet out of there at night. At least it has no floor. When I set the old Joolca up to clean it, I'm going to look at the possibility of removing the floor. I dont know how to go about stitching if it's necessary.

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

I may have missed it. If you don't want the three rooms, can the walls be removed to make one big area?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Would't that be nice? Unfortunately they are all permanantely partitioned.

@suzb807 Месяц назад

Dometic Go table and bench spotted. Review coming? Are you sponsored by them?

@PrestonGladd Месяц назад

Hope they improved the quality. I was a joolca ambassador (until they changed their affiliate system for the 3rd time) and got all of their gear to test and review and they sent me two of these and they both broke in the first few weeks. I never did an official review on them because I couldn’t recommend the tents. Their shower system is good (the hot tap system) , I’ve used it for years with no issues. The main problem I had with the tents was the plastic they used was not durable in high heat environments.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this. I find more and more that high heat environments is my blind spot. We spend most of our time in the Mountain West. We are pretty hard on our equipment, but I've only used this for one season. So time will tell.

@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA Месяц назад

Those guy line pockets are genius! What is your wood-topped table? It’s not on your gear page. Thanks.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I need to add that to my gear page. I don't go anywhere without it. We are actually using it right now as our kitchen table beings we are remodeling the house. Here is the link amzn.to/3y3gC3u I also added this to our gear page. Thank you!

@michaelptm2269 Месяц назад

Great review, very in-depth 👏 👏 👏 Btw is that a Outback wilderness? How would you rate Subaru? Any Cons?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

From some angles it looks like a Subaru and others it looks like a Jeep. But, it's actually a Sorento. But, we did use the Outback Wilderness extensively when it first came out. We towed the Bean Stock trailer with it as well as the Escapod, and the Colorado Teardrop. It was a fun little vehicle, but had a number of cons. The biggest is the CVT transmission. I had no issue with it, but many people say it is not designed for towing. Subaru owners seem to not mind it, but everyone else says towing is much too hard on a CVT over time. Also, like my Sorento the Subaru has really soft rear suspension. If you were towing often you would probably require some airbags to reduce that rear sag. I tell folks if you have a Subaru they are a good tow vehicle. But if you are in the market for a tow vehicle, I would probably look for something else.

@michaelptm2269 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks thanks that’s really helpful. It would be cool to see a video one day on things to keep in mind when buying a small vehicle for camping and things you’ve learned. Although I’m sure your pretty booked on video ideas 💡!

@petejansen1534 Месяц назад

Does the two room ensuite also have double doors? It’s not mentioned on the website. The 2 rm would be perfect for me.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

That is a good question...based on the photos I have seen online, it looks like it does not. Most of the photos appear to have a window on the upper half of wear the second door would be.

@jenniferstewarts4851 Месяц назад

Floors. Tent Floors generally serve as a bug shield, they prevent bugs from getting in. They also protect against ground water saturation.... after heavy rains, even the ground under the tent can get wet, muddy and such. this is why bathtub bottom floors are a big deal in many area. they protect not just you but your gear from getting wet. Downside to floors is they often require you clearing the ground area to make sure you don't rip and tear them. They may not be the best in very rocky areas. to mitigate this a heavy ground sheet is often placed under the tent, which his more gear and more stuff to stake out. no floors - this is far more common in winter camping when there are no bugs. in winter camping more "gear" tends to be raised off the ground, cots, chairs, and of course wood stoves. this would increase the risk of damaging the floor material. in response most winter tents don't come with floors and campers will pack in either special floors for them use ground sheets/tarps to provide partial floors. or simply work with no floors. and stand on snow, ice, or frozen ground. Tent poles. Ok most tents are made to be very very temp used. They are meant for weekends, short term. "regular use" to manufacturers is 15-20 days a year, set up and broken down maybe 5 times, in low wind/storm conditions. this often leads to poles failing, breaking, etc under heavy use, especially in bad weather events. Some tent structures are available that have SERIOUS poles... that can handle 1000 lb snow loading and will not likely deform or break in extreme wind events. In cases like this though, you are trading quick set up time... for a camp system that will last for years constant use. 24/7 living. Course again, this is also 41 lbs of weight for aluminum and 71 pounds for steel tent frame for an 8-10 tent.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It's those darnn trade-offs isn't it! So hard in this camping world to find something that does it all. Seems like everything comes with some major trade-offs. I find with a sleeping tent I require a floor. But, with a side entry bugs and mud become less of an issue. Many times I use them with shoes on. But, I also camp in areas that have fairly low bug and mud issues. I am realizing I have been very fortunate with the campsites that I tend to stay in. I need to start traveling outside of my little bubble to see how these gear holds up to different topography.

@jenniferstewarts4851 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks winter camping on great Slave lake :)

@jenniferstewarts4851 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks i've seen entire camp grounds turned to... swamps... where the only thing that saved the gear in the tent was the bathtub bottom. i've seen a nice day turn into a total white out where the non heavy duty tents were just crushed. and of course... we even have a full song about... the Black Flies. ’twas early in the spring when I decide to go For to work up in the woods in north On-tar-i-o The unemployment office said they’d send me through To the little Abitibi with the survey crew And the black fly, the little black fly Always the black fly, no matter where you go I’ll die with the black fly a-pickin’ my bones In north On-tar-i-o-i-o, in north On-tar-i-o (camping on the Attawapiskat river and getting mugged by blackflies)

@CinkSVideo Месяц назад

This doesn’t tick the boxes for me. I don’t keep my toilet/shower tent next to my camper so I don’t like the split up space. I do like how quickly it sets up and that it has two doors. Have you set this up with the trailer awning open where this goes to one side? I might use it that way. It would get the bathroom farther away and I could use it for extra shelter and changing space.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

You are the second person who mentioned not preferring the toilet/shower next to the camper. I have not used alternate setups yet. But, I was thinking about running this in reverse. Meaning awning attached to the galley and bathroom tent furthest away from the trailer. Is that what you are referring to? I think that would make a really neat setup as well.

@CinkSVideo Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticksno. I was saying to set up the attached awning on the trailer and put the tent to one side of the awning. You wouldn’t need the extra attachment this way because you use the awning on the trailer. You lose the direct entry to the trailer through the tent with this setup but retain all the other features.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

@@CinkSVideo Gotcha. Thank you for clarifying.

@classikz Месяц назад

I really wish you had posted this before i bought an awning with room. oh well!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It took me a while to get this one out. I wanted to make sure I used it enough over the summer to feel confident about it. Sorry for the delay.

@classikz Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Just kidding dude, thanks for the top notch content as always!

@ericschmidt3759 Месяц назад

I’m really interested in that narrow cot that you’re using for a bench. Where did you get it?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It does look like a cot doesn't it. It is a bit expensive, but it is the best bench I have used yet. It is part of the Dometic GO series. I have had ones that are just as comfortable and functional, but none fold up as small as this one. www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/car-camping/camping-furniture/camping-chairs/dometic-go-compact-camp-bench-315776?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH50V0ypKLtCM_q6WHdwQOK5XzkLvEu1mGMFXP_0kjtTy9U7crs2hyg0aAjCvEALw_wcB

@ericschmidt3759 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Thank you. I like the size of it.

@williamwhiteii340 Месяц назад

What solar panel do you have on the front of your Bean in this video?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It is the Lightleaf solar panel out of Canada.

@MrRobinski Месяц назад

how does it attatch to van and is it a leak spot for rain?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

You could attach it to a van if you do this setup in reverse. Meaning awning attached to van. But, yes, you would have a potential leak spot for rain at the connection.

@timpangburn5287 Месяц назад

Even tho I have a teardrop I just bought me a Springbar Classic Jack tent.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Nice! Thank you for sharing. I find that style of tent really neat.

@timpangburn5287 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks yeah I am looking forward to many years of use for the tent. I’ve always loved tent camping.

@loganrossignol Месяц назад

I have a coleman instant tent, and I kinda just don't trust these instant cabin style tents anymore. Somehow my coleman developed holes in the walls after a few uses, and I assume it's the integrated hardware that's causing damage to the fabric.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I have a feeling it may be that specific tent. We used our lightspeed instant tent for at least 4 years straight. You can see it in at least 50 of our videos. Up down, up down. Just last year it finally gave up. But it was where the bolts held together the framing. If I would have maintained the bolts over the years it probably would still be operational today. When it came to the walls, I never had one hole. The only hole I ever put in an instant pop-up tent was the mesh of our clam tent and that was user error. I walked straight into it with a marshmallow skewer. Haha. Now, these aren't bombproof. I do tend to baby all my side entry tents. But, with some care they hold up better than I would have expected. Time will tell with this Joolca. I'm hoping we won't have a Coleman on our hands. Thank you for sharing your story. Much appreciated!

@jackielingenfelter2813 Месяц назад

Very neat, but WHAT kind of toilet is that??? I must know!!!!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

It is a composting toilet from Trelino. We are still getting the hang of it. We used it for one entire season and will be using it again this year.

@david_does_life Месяц назад

I wondered why I would need the triple ensuite vs the double. I never thought it could be used as a covered hallway between the trailer and the outside. It would be even better if it had a sleeve that would connect to the trailer's door , like a Pahaque tent. Still, I think I would rather keep the toilet farther away from the trailer. I would instead go with the double ensuite and the Pahaque tent.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I wondered the same thing. The only reason I got it was for the size and dual doors. I didn't realize at the time that it would fit this lifestyle so well. Good point on the sleeve as well. This is something you can easily add. We quickly add them day one with just a tarp and some guy lines or caribiners. But, if it ends up being a good fit, we usually add a bit of tent material to the pop-up tent for a more permanent solution. Yes, and good point on the toilet. I could see how you would appreciate the Pahaque and the double for that. Like I mentioned in the video we often don't use the toilet in there as well. If the weather is good and we are out in the middle of nowhere we enjoy making ours open air!

@david_does_life Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks I suppose you could also flip it around. Have the awning section between the trailer and the tent. Actually that might be a good solution with the double ensuite. The space between the trailer and the tent would be like the hallway in the triple ensuite.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

@@david_does_life I think that would be a great solution. Now the question is, do they make an awning for the Double? I don't know if I have seen one yet. If they don't, they should.

@david_does_life Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks they do make one but it only has one side wall :/

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

@@david_does_life Nice! Thank you for sharing.

@ccbige Месяц назад

Don't know how else to get a hold of you for a question so this is a slightly off topic comment - sorry. I am researching building a foamie using a cheapish 4 by 8 trailer. It needs to be able to handle decently maintained gravel roads (forest service campgrounds) for the last miles (10-25) to the destination but may encounter washboarding. Speeds should be slow on paved (45 mph) and slower on the gravel. Is this a reasonable expectation or do I really need to be looking at a more "off road" ready trailer. Anyone with ideas please respond. Thanks.

@ccbige Месяц назад

One more detail - I want to tow it behind a 2011 Subaru Forester so if the car won't go there then the trailer doesn't have to ;)

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I have seen plenty of foamies driving in these conditions just using a basic harbor freight trailer.

@ccbige Месяц назад

Thanks!

@jenniferstewarts4851 Месяц назад

thinking, that "shower room" i almost want a "teak wood" raised floor. maybe 4" off the ground, then under that. a "sloped plastic shield" to run any water that passes through the wood, all in 1 direct. So if you are sloped at the back, you can set it so it slops to the back if the slop is to the right side, you switch it so its sloped to the right side. Wouldn't be that hard to build, BUT thats just be being fancy and glamping LOL.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

We tried 3 different teak floors last summer. My two favorites were ones that folded in half. I really appreciated how little space they took up.

@jenniferstewarts4851 Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks oh if you want "glamping" and a bit of extra protection for your floor... OR... not floor. Look up EVA Foam Floor mats. They come in different sizes and thicknesses... you can get "interlocking" mats... allowing you to lay down a "floor" thats soft, insulated, can be cleaned quick just by wipe it off. its really safe for the kids... and provides an extra layer of protection against bugs and debris under the tent.

@JackFalltrades Месяц назад

I think I'm first! 😀

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

You were definitely first my friend!

@patrickmckowen2999 Месяц назад

👍

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Hey Patrick! Great seeing you.

@wesleypipelayer7627 Месяц назад

@9:32….. if you just add in one of those in-line water filters that they make for RV city water inlets…. That will eliminate 90% of the icky right there. Add a carbon filter and it’s about 99% clean.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I like how you think!

@sunshine3914 Месяц назад

16:46 I’ll trade rugs!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Do you have a better one? Than yes, let's trade. Haha.

@Oldrush Месяц назад

Wow. Pretty massive to transport and setup. Think I’ll stick with a smaller separate bathroom tent far away from my “living” area and use the already attached awning to my truck space is a premium and I use backpacking tarps for expansion for my living area.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yep, this and my clam tent are pretty big.

@davepadbury2168 Месяц назад

Guyline taken from sylvainsport go pop up.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I didn't realize that was the method they used. Simple, but so smart.

@peterdement Месяц назад

Mixed message: You do not like a tent with a floor yet you deploy an outdoor carpet?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Nope, not a mixed message. But, I see how it can come across that way. With a floor you have many potential issues. #1 and my main issue is that items on the floor are really hard to gather up when taking down the tent. Cleaning out food and debris is not easy like a home. They tend to catch in corners, hide in wrinkles, etc. Bottoms also hold sugar and smells, not great in bear country. #2 Bottoms are very susceptible to damage. Any rock or twig left unturned is a potential for floor tear out. #3 Floors hold moisture, moisture if not dealt with ruins tents. #4 That annoying crinkly sound all day. Haha. #5 Slick awkward surface to walk on. The list probably can go on. A carpet gives you the best of both worlds. Nice padded separation from the ground, but none of the 5 issues mentioned above. Cleans really quick in a river, drys quick, no sound, hard to damage, lightweight, foldable, easy to deploy when home if for some reason it did get wet. And just looks better asthetically. Food and debris doesn't hide in corners. LOVE MY CARPETS! Haha. Hope that helps a little Peter.

@peterdement Месяц назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Does this mean you will be cutting out the floors in the Joolca?

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

@peterdement no, not at all. But I won’t be sad when they rip out 🤣 i’ll probably just nicely sew up the edges and have that floorless tent that I love. I nitpick a lot of things on this channel, but I know everything isn’t perfect. Somethings I just roll with.

@Edd-602-AZ Месяц назад

Drew, great video, by all means. Unfortunately, Joolca as a company can be a hit or miss on their customer service and many complaints they have been commented on. I've dealt with them earlier in the year with their products and learned that they operate alike to a fulfillment center in Utah. Their customer service is mainly based by email and my understanding was that they don't have a dedicated address for their operations. If you were to research them, they have a fair share of issues and reputation concerns yet that'll be up to you to judge as a consumer Aside from Joolca, keep up the great work!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this. The more voices on topics like this, the better.

@JCreole Месяц назад

🤔 I decided to just get a trailer with a bath…

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I get that. Thanks for sharing.

@valstarkgraf Месяц назад

"Unless someone is climbing that tree up there..." I have legit dealt with ACTUAL helicopter perverts while showering in my shower awning at local surf lots. The chances are low...but never zero.🙄

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Oh no!

@mahal808Y Месяц назад

that's $400+ . very pricey

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yes, definitely pricey.

@nightskylights4501 Месяц назад

I just don't understand why in every SINGLE video when people want to show us showering or kitchen faucets, they have to waste precious water to do so. We ALL know how showers and faucets work!!! Please don't waste water, especially since many cities like Mexico city are running out fresh water. After air, water is the most important, essential commodity on earth, and our lives are 100% depend on it. Campers already add soo much more garbage and plastic to our environment, lets not add more stress to ourselves, our beautiful earth and the wildlife.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

I get your comment if I lived in Mexico City. But there’s no shortage of water here. I think you may want to go back to those early textbooks that you read as a child about the water cycle. Or if you want some more adult reading, I’d suggest reading about city planning. Creating a civilization in an area with a limited water supply is always a risk people have to decide if they’re willing to take or not. I get your concern for the environment, and I appreciate it. But if you want to make a difference, I don’t think the best place to start is water at the campsite. But again, I appreciate you fighting the battles big and small.

@MIAMIC70 Месяц назад

Umm, why not an ARB awning and room? It has a FLOOR and mosquito netting. Two things you DO NOT camp without in Florida. Alternatively, my Gazelle goes up in 2 minutes and is way sturdier than this looks. Plus, Gazelle now have “plus” models with attached gazebo and not two but 3 doors. P.S. that setup looked long, painful and way too much work.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Basically it is time. I love the ARB awnings, but I still prefer an instant up room. We have used many awnings similar to ARB that require adding sidewalls. It doesn't take a lot of time, but there are many instances where I want it up immediately. That's why I mentioned in this video that I primarily would use the instant up tent, but if needed I can easily add the awning attachment for longer stays. This is similar to how I approach the ARB awning attachments. So yes, I still prefer something like your Gazelle over ARB. Not because of quality, but more because of functionality. And yes, I also agree that the gazelle is built much better than this. They all have trade-offs. You just need to find what works best for your camping style.

@semorebutts3613 Месяц назад

you must have recorded this a long time ago lol. the red bean was a while ago.

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Yes, you are absolutely right. Good eye. We have used this tent quite a bit since this video was made. Still going strong. I saved the video for this time of year as I felt it would be a bit more timely as we are all gearing up for our spring camping.

@bw2314 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks Месяц назад

Wow! Thank you so much. I truly appreciate this.