I absolutely love Zempire products. They are of the highest quality and I will never go back to an Oztrail or similar.
@SnowysOutdoors
2 ай бұрын
They're definitely a top tier piece of kit ~ Lauren
@noccer
2 ай бұрын
Great explainers as always, best resource on the internet for tent videos. While I get the need for ventilation, I definitely think they're missing a trick by not allowing you to close up the top vents on those nights when the wind is howling through, when you really don't need all that much ventilation due to the wind speed. I've been in a similar tent with vents like that at the top and we froze due to the inability to stop breezes going thru. Cheers ☘️
@SnowysOutdoors
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback! I'd say working in the industry, the amount of complaints or warranty claims you get on tents for 'leaking' when its actually condensation and its not set up with adequate ventilation, is insane. I can see why brands are not moving towards a fully mesh internal roof. Frankly speaking though, 'solid' inner tent material isn't really solid at all. Its often quite thin and open weave, and it certainly doesnt provide any insulative properties. As long as your sleep system is adequate for the temperatures, there shouldn't be a huge amount of difference ~ Lauren
@noccer
2 ай бұрын
@@SnowysOutdoors I completely understand the importance of ventilation for preventing condensation, and I see why brands are moving towards fully mesh inner roofs. It makes sense given the issues you mentioned with condensation-related complaints. In fact, I snared my Oztent RX5 from a former customer of Snowys who incorrectly cited 'leaking' - lucky me! I wonder if there might be a middle ground for those really windy, cold nights. While a fully open mesh roof is ideal for ventilation, it can make it challenging to retain warmth inside the tent when the wind is howling. The fabrics themselves don't offer much insulation, but the contained air does. I notice it as soon as I step into the back room of the RX5 on a windy night, even with both side windows cracked open a few inches. For tents like the Zempire, where the fly mainly covers the mesh roof because the walls are already waterproof, there might be an opportunity to offer a near-zero-breeze experience if you're willing to risk some condensation. Even with a good sleep system, strong breezes can make for a chilly night. To politely put it another way - the vents on this puppy seem way too big to offer any sort of warmth during a gale, because any warmed air from your body will be carried away. Zempire's designs and quality are top-notch, and the fabrics are lovely. However, balancing ventilation with warmth retention in extreme conditions was the main reason we chose the RX5 over these impressive air tents. I want to finish by saying again how much I appreciate yours and Ben's videos. They're always so well-presented and informative. Thanks again for your great content, I love watching the innovation in tent technology! ☘
@ZempireCamping
2 ай бұрын
Superb vid Lauren! As always from Snowys, no stone left unturned when it comes to explaining features & benefits. Keep up the awesome work team 😊
@SnowysOutdoors
2 ай бұрын
Ah, love that...thanks folks 🙏 ~ Lauren
@xwpfan2
2 ай бұрын
Please show the inflation setup and deflation/packup. You video mentions it, but it's not on your website. Thank you.
@SnowysOutdoors
2 ай бұрын
Watch this space, we have a number of unedited videos that we are yet to publish. ~ Ben
@dmelfa1
Ай бұрын
Only if they had made the fly sheet dark to block some of the light….. that would have made this tent a 10 out of 10. But the nearly transparent fly sheet is a deal breaker unfortunately 😢
@SnowysOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Extra coatings on fabrics to make it dark can weaken the fabric on account of the process used, it also makes it bulkier as multiple layers need to be applied. Zempire's focus was on weight and packed size. I certainly wouldn't call it transparent though. ~ Ben
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