Testing Budget Lightweight Hiking Tent in Bad Weather! LANSHAN 2 Gale Force Wind & Rain 2 Nights

Ahh, the Lanshan 2 in all its glory. A lot went wrong here. Despite being a bit of a pain, I still love this tent. But I’ll be saving it for summer in future haha

Thanks so much for watching 😊 Much love, Claire 🌿🐻


⛺ GEAR LIST 🥾
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SHELTER

TREKKING POLES
(One of these bent under the tension of the tent)

SLEEP SYSTEM
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag

RUCKSACK & PACKING
Decathlon 10L Waist Bag
Nylofume Pack Liner - Outdoor Gear Essentials

SIT MAT

GPS NAVIGATION / SOS SAFETY DEVICE

FIELD REPAIRS

COOKING
Bag for rubbish

WATER & HYDRATION
Folding Cup (10g) Decathlon
Bottle

TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Hair band
Lip balm
Talc
Toothpaste
Tiny mirror
Mini Tweezers

MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes

TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Waterproofs:
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Spare Bootlaces

ELECTRONICS
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Charger Cables

RIVER CROSSING / SWIMMING
Spare set of undies
Microfiber towel

HEAT

NAVIGATION
Map & Compass

FILMING

SAM the drone:
+ old iPhone to control it

COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing – Davinci (Free)

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[thewintergardener]

Remarkable how Claire can endure those kinds of very challenging camping conditions --- without drinking heavily... One tough cookie she is.

[markjlewis]

Now that's what I call a review! I can't believe what Claire puts herself through for some of her videos, she's definitely not just a fair weather camper. Total respect, most people would have packed up and gone home, I know I would have.

[arturgajewskiphotog]

I'm watching this from the comfort of my bed and warm blanket with a hot mint green tea :)

[iancarpenter]

You are hard core you go through a lot to give us these videos and very informative good on you people should watch your videos that is thinking of going out and gain some good knowledge

[davidtraver]

I have nothing but respect for her she is amazing.

[AndrewHirano]

After watching your video, I also think lanshan2 is great. Although it is not its strong point in resisting strong winds, I will try to modify it. I bought it from Camperlists and it was cheap and tax-free.

[RT-gvus]

Great video. One suggestion: A technical support guy for a major tent manufacturer told me that factory taped seams are good but NOT foolproof against rain. He said that regardless of the brand of tent all seams, and connection points should always be seam sealed to avoid leaking.

[alanparks]

Claire, you have quickly become my very favorite camping channel. Your grace and good humor is remarkable, even in horrible weather!

[jamesgeorge]

Those trees in the background should be the place to camp some shelter from the wind and additional things to tie off to. Claire you have way more patients then I would have. I would have pulled my hair out. gotta luv your fortitude.

[anthonyhudson]

I really admire how you battle through such atrocious conditions and keep so cheerful and upbeat. Legend.

[robg]

We rarely see a "proper" test of gear but thats a proper gear test right there Claire, well done. You have more patience with that tent than I would have had and I would have definitely gone the full Basil Fawlty on the thing.
One thing you might try is to have a selection of differently sized tie wraps (cable ties) in the rucksack as theyre light in weight and good for fixing everything from tents to rucksacks.

[richardmacyczko]

Thank you much for not only testing equipment like this in gale force winds but letting us know what to do to prepare and fix the problem so it may not happen again. You're the best. Lots of respect from your friends in Florida USA 🌴 (land of the hurricanes)

[PropagandaFacts]

Want to talk about, " Never say die." I was riddled with anxiety watching that setup with that tent. And in the end it's all good to go with some positive words. Fantastic attitude! Great product video.

[django]

Fantastic video. Total commitment to a test of a tent. I haven't seen another gear reviewer test the limits of gear like this. Several good tips in the "be prepared" category too.

[richhaupt]

Gotta appreciate a full on honest test with someone who is quite prepared. Good on ya!

[janibeg]

Claire is very polite and ladylike. I would have been cursing nonstop.

[keithwilliams]

I have to say these are some of the most enjoyable streams I have watched. Your enthusiasm and your joy at your surroundings is infectious. I live in North Wales and look out at the Carnedds and Glyders everyday. I share your love of the mountains. Keep up the fantastic streams!❤

[askarnia]

Awesome. Exactly what we all what to know how the tent performs in this kind of weather cause that's what's it's all about with tents

[thedailymindset]

They Claire love the music at the end. You endure so much for these videos. You truly love what you do and it shows. You're a real trooper. Well done.

[jc]

My takeaways:

- Any tent will be a nightmare in winds like that. Holy cow.
- Finding a camp in the trees is always best to protect from wind/rain.
- Use adjustable trekking poles. The wind gets under tents like this because the poles are slightly too tall (at normal height). Lowering the poles brings the base down and wind can't lift from underneath.
- Small carabiners are a nice lightweight tool.

Nice review!