Taking my 2024 Nortent Vern 2 out for its first outing to see what it's like to use. Can it handle the wind and rain? Is it too heavy? Use the video chapters if you want to skip through to particular topics.
Link to my "first look" video on this tent: https://youtu.be/smvpK5HNwbI
Link to the Armytek Wizard C2 WR headtorch (discount code OUTDOORS15 for 15% off): https://www.armytek.com/flashlights/models/wizard/armytek-wizard-c2-wr-magnet-usb/
Please find links to the items I mention in this video down below, and please do get in touch in the Comments section if you have any questions or comments about my kit or about the video in general.
Thanks for watching,
James.
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Get the Nortent Vern 2 from Valley and Peak if in the UK:
https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/nortent-vern-2-person-4-season-backpacking-tent
Link to the Vern 2 on Nortent's own website:
https://nortent.com/products/nortent-vern2
Fire Maple Orange Gas Lantern - https://firemaplegear.com/products/orange-camping-gas-lantern?ref=JoinMeOutdoors
Don't forget to use my discount code OUTDOORS10 at checkout to get 10% off your order!
Fire Maple Star X2 cooking system - https://firemaplegear.com/products/fixed-star-2-personal-cooking-system?ref=JoinMeOutdoors
Don't forget to use my discount code OUTDOORS10 at checkout to get 10% off your order!
Flextailgear Tiny Pump 2X: https://shrsl.com/4qjsn
Flextailgear Mushroom lampshade: https://shrsl.com/49x0f
Flextailgear Zero pillow: https://shrsl.com/49x0g
Discount code: JOINMEOUTDOORS15 for 15% off
Stove: MSR Windburner - https://amzn.to/3nSBndI
Rab Argon Down Pants/Trousers: https://www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/trousers-shorts/rab-mens-argon-pants-black__35600?gclid=CjwKCAiAmsurBhBvEiwA6e-WPHUlGl4rx0Nl9CPpDo4Tm0eCureqXCwFDGeFwjiCSgvbganoj3bATxoCvk4QAvD_BwE
Thermarest Trekker Chair Kit for 20 inch-wide pads (make sure you buy the right size for your sleep pad): https://amzn.to/41gwryp
Sleep mat: Thermarest NeoAir XTherm - https://amzn.to/42IE3db
Bowl: Sea To Summit X Bowl (XL) - https://amzn.to/41seJGH
Rucksack: Osprey Atmos AG 65 - https://amzn.to/3nWH3mT
Cameras: GoPro Hero 9 Black - https://amzn.to/3Ml6hF4
GoPro Hero 11 Black - https://amzn.to/3t8OSbG
Chapters
0:00 Intro
6:07 Looking for a spot to camp
8:37 Pitching the Vern 2
16:45 Talking about the tent/observations
26:34 Time for food
29:59 Settling in for the night
31:32 First look at the Armytek Wizard C2 WR headtorch
32:29 Looking for leaks
39:27 Breakfast and tent thoughts
48:22 Striking camp and packing away
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