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I Can’t Believe This Tent – Kelty Late Start 1 Person
I Can’t Believe This Tent – Kelty Late Start 1 Person Tent – 2024 Version
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This is the Kelty Late Start 1P tent – this shelter has a feature that supposedly makes setting up this tent super fast – 3 minutes fast.
The 2024 Late Start 1P tent is a moderately budget friendly shelter that is rather poorly designed and is Very Ugly!
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In short, it is an overweighted, hideous looking, lack of space, cheap quality and overpriced tent. Did I missed anything?
They pick those crap colors because they are so cheap…nobody else wants then so they get it at a discount, I guess
Kelty is pursuing the occasional user who doesn't want to spend much and is willing to carry a heavier tent. The floor doesn't have a heavy enough coating to be really waterproof. Functionally, it needs more perimeter fly pullouts to help with air circulation.
I gotta admit, looks like Kelty trashed this tent. I have an older one. A blue-gray on blue, decent color match. It also has tie-out loops on the short sides. I've used this for 5 years now with no issues and though I'm only 5' 7" and am stout it is quite comfortable. This tent is wide enough to handle my Klymit static V Luxe (30" pad). This was a great starter tent when there were no real, wider options for the weight/cost that are free standing. As for setup, yes, 2 min easy. The ground sheet clips to the tent (at least in the older version) and is deployed together. Roll out the tent. Throw the poles in, tack down the fly and you're done. This is a free-standing tent, so corner stakes are optional.
Kelty has gone cheap in recent years I bought a two person kelty Tanglewood tent and the poles cracked after the second set up and it was 50 degrees out
What’s that structure behind you with looks like two lights on ?
I have an old kelty grand Mesa 2 which I love! It's a shame they're lacking
I like a storage bag with a zipper all the way down. “Stuff sacks” style are always hard to get the tent back into.
Kelty used to be a company you could almost go to sight UN seen and be happy, the quality seems to be down and I assume they are going for max profit based on their name.
I won’t be surprised if it leaks.
That's little more than a Walmart tent from Ozark Trail….I wouldn't pay 60 bucks for that and pity ANYONE they suckered for $140.
We use a Kelty, awesome tent. Although we have been looking for another kelty and I haven’t seen a new one that I have wanted to buy. They do look like they have been getting cheaper
I have an older one.. 6’ 1” 265… it has worked great for 3-4 years.
I can put it up in about 2 mins.
It has never leaked and has held up nicely.
Lighter would be nice but then again my crew eats well when we hike so most of our weight is from food.
I’m not really picky about my sleep system.
I think I paid 120 when it was on sale.
Hi Luke, I subscribed to your channel and find your reviews very helpful for what to look for when purchasing a tent. I am looking to purchase a 2 person 3 season tent for the first time. Can you recommend any tents that would be good for newbie, but is quality made? Thanks
Thanks Luke for the review. Looks like it is set up for sleeping only and not much for shelter from a storm. Stay safe and God bless.
Can you check out the aosom tent with cot .would like to know it's 148 dollars not sure about it.newbe to camping
I wonder if the 2-person tent would be big enough for a 1 person to be comfortable? Only $20 more.
It's a great tent.. for maybe $49.99.😅
I do t understand why any manufacturer skimps on length dimension. They eliminate a large number of potential customers. Some of us taller hikers don’t like to wake up with a face full of netting and wet feet.
One of the few times I have owned something before you reviewed it. I look at the tie as a packaging tie. ?I guessed they were using left over material. I would not use the word "hideous" in describing the color scheme:) Honestly, I didn't see anything wrong with the color. I guess it depends on what you were expecting, or what the purpose was for the tent. I bought the tent for the cost factor, the amount of screening it has and the simplicity. I would have loved a two pound tent, but I didn't want to spend the money usually attached to backpacking tent. -You list other available tents. Problem for me, is I don't have experience with the brands and their quality. I was going to use it from a supported bike trip to car camping. And in a pinch a backpacking multi-night. It is small. It is a pain if it rained. I would bring lightweight covering to cover things I needed dry. -I didn't use the tent if the weather is going to be horrendous. I bought the tent because of the venting. It seemed fine. Did not use it during high humidity. I thought for the price point, the tent was fine. -And yes, your reviews, experiences and insights are excellent.
Can you do a review on Core instant tents?
Hi Luke! Maybe they were having a sale of Awful looking Teal fabric at the outlet when these tents were produced!
It's an ok tent but how quick is too quick? Manufacture claims are getting crazy, if it takes me 5min then it's 5 min. Maybe a good motorbiking tent
Man that is a hideous looking tent.
I agree, ugly tent!
Luke will you and Susie be out together soon we are looking from awoman😢
Makes me wonder if Kelty actually has stopped making tents and is just renting out their name
My Alps mountaineering Lynx 1 weights about the same, but i got it cheaper, and that thing is bombproof, i love it, i have lighter tents now, but i still use it sometimes
while you're on the topic of budget friendly tents i would love a review of the featherstone obsidian 1 person tent!
Can't say I'm too impressed, its very run of the mill. For the money, Alps Mountaineering and Naturehike are my current go to's for inexpensive tents. Also, color schemes are subjective but the Kelty colors aren't my favorite. Maybe they should offer a plain version and wilder color scheme for the same tent.
As usual, this is a very good review. You are better off spending more money for a larger and lighter tent. As usual, you get what you pay for. I'd like to see you do a review of the Marmot Tungsten 1 or 2 UL tent. I'm thinking of using this tent on the PCT in 2026. I have a Marmot EOS1 tent but find it very small and narrow. However, it is super light (about 2lbs) and built like a tank. I've had it in some wicked storms and it never leaked and condensation was minimal. I think Marmot makes good gear but aren't as well known as some other companies.
Looks and sounds like it is more made for a kid.
Luke, I wish you could design your own tent. I believe it would sell really well! I know id buy one.
Do the kelty far out its more popular than the late start
Hi Luke, I never was a kelty fan, and that is a very ugly tent. Great video, thanks for all you do.
I don't know why this style of tent is so popular, but it is and it's functional and this one doesn't appear to be any worse than any other like it, which are few in number. As usual, though, this review seems really nitpicky and biased, like the Mountainsmith review which was way off base. Personally, I've never cared for Kelty tents, but they do still make good backpacks and sleeping bags and are one of the few non-cottage companies that still make external frame packs.
don't worry about the color. the 4lb is the problem.
Changing the video title immediately after release. Man needs to learn how to spell as well…
If they called is a bivy 😂😂😂😂
I haven’t had any luck with Kelty tents, but their customer service is great. You gotta try the Featherstone tents.
I'm glad I didn't get that one. I did get a 3 season tent but I am on the lookout for a 4th season good for backpacking overseas. Any suggestions??
Anyone, did Luke had done a review of Gazelle T4 tent? Thanks!
Similar to my long since discontinued Eureka Backcountry 1 tent which I consider more of an emergency shelter. Unlike your Kelty, my EB1 tent is long enough to fit my 6'4" body with its 8' long floor. You short guys can fit in anything… I'm envious.
Video title needs a fix, not just the tent.
Luke has favorite colors, which is the first thing I look for in a quality product. 😳🕊️
I don’t tent camp and am not not an outdoorsman but I love your content and honesty. I actually like the colors of this tent. I enjoy non conventional color ways in my running shoes so maybe that explains it.
Yeah No thanks