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00:00:00 – 00:14:47
The video explores an alternative tent, the Mountainsmith Lichen one person tent, comparing it to The Snugpack Ionosphere. The host highlights the tent's components, setup process, and concerns about ventilation. The tent, priced at $99, is non-freestanding, weighing 4 pounds 6.2 ounces. Design flaws include limited airflow, heat retention, and lack of mesh. Concerns are raised about rain performance, ventilation capabilities, and its suitability for three seasons. The speaker questions the inclusion of fabric over mesh and its impact on heat retention, suggesting the tent may be better for cooler weather.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the host introduces a tent that serves as an alternative to The Snugpack Ionosphere. They mention receiving a suggestion from a Patreon donor to check out the Mountainsmith Lichen one person tent, stating it is similar to the Ionosphere. The host then proceeds to do a first look at the tent, showcasing its components like tent poles, stakes, ground sheet, and fly. They emphasize the simplicity of the setup process and the compatibility of the ground sheet with the tent body. This episode aims to explore and test the quality of this alternative tent.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses setting up a tent and highlights its features. Key points include the tent having options to set up with or without the body, the ease of connecting the body to poles via clips, the large front door and high top for easy access, real-world measurements of the tent including length, peak height, and width, the lack of mesh which limits airflow and ventilation, the presence of fabric covering most of the tent affecting heat retention, and the disappointment in the lack of mesh for a three-season tent. The speaker expresses disappointment in the lack of mesh and adequate ventilation in the tent, questioning the manufacturer’s decision to include so much fabric instead of mesh.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the reviewer sets up a one-person tent and highlights its features. The tent is non-freestanding and must be staked out. It is made of aluminum stakes and poles, with a 185t polyester fly and a 185 polyester tent body. The floor is a combination of different polyester materials. The tent weighs 4 pounds 6.2 ounces and is priced at $99 on Amazon. The company offers a lifetime warranty, although little is known about their reputation. The reviewer notes the tent’s weight and fabric as points of concern.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a tent’s design flaws such as limited airflow due to fabric blocking and holding in heat, loose threads, factory stains on the fly, and poor ventilation potential. They mention the tent’s heavy weight, commendable color, adequate space for one person and gear, lack of vestibule space, and potential for stealth camping. The speaker expresses concerns about airflow, condensation, and waterproofness, which they plan to test further. They also mention a two-person version of the tent and encourage viewer feedback on the tent and the company. The speaker advises caution regarding the tent’s performance in rainy conditions and its ventilation capabilities, suggesting it may be better suited for cooler weather. They emphasize the importance of critically evaluating marketing claims and note the tent’s marketed suitability for three seasons.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker is questioning why fabric was added to a tent, making it warmer and potentially altering its original design for different seasons. The speaker expresses confusion over this decision, implying that it doesn’t make sense.