Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
I have to admit... the Nortent LY1 3S surprised me.
When I first unpacked this tent, I expected a well-designed lightweight tunnel tent—but I didn't expect this much interior space or this level of quality and attention to detail.
In this video, I take a close look at the Nortent LY1 3S, explain what impressed me most, and put it through my own structured scorecard covering everything from build quality and liveability to ventilation, weight, value and ease of pitching.
This isn't just a specification rundown. It's a real-world review based on setting the tent up, living in it and assessing whether it deserves a place among today's premium lightweight shelters.
In this review:
Weather resistance
Interior space & vestibule
Build quality & attention to detail
Ventilation
Weight & pack size
Ease of pitching
Value for money
The two biggest surprises
My Tent Scorecard
Final verdict and who the LY1 3S is for and who its is not for..
As always, these are my own independent opinions based on personal experience in the field.
If you've used the LY1 3S yourself, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Do you agree with my scores, or would you rate it differently?
If you enjoy detailed, honest reviews of premium backpacking equipment, please consider subscribing. There are plenty more field tests and comparisons coming soon, including more challenging weather testing.
Thanks for watching!
#Nortent #LY13S #Backpacking #WildCamping #TentReview #Ultralight #CampingGear #OutdoorGear #Adventure #BackpackingUK
I have to admit... the Nortent LY1 3S surprised me.
When I first unpacked this tent, I expected a well-designed lightweight tunnel tent—but I didn't expect this much interior space or this level of quality and attention to detail.
In this video, I take a close look at the Nortent LY1 3S, explain what impressed me most, and put it through my own structured scorecard covering everything from build quality and liveability to ventilation, weight, value and ease of pitching.
This isn't just a specification rundown. It's a real-world review based on setting the tent up, living in it and assessing whether it deserves a place among today's premium lightweight shelters.
In this review:
Weather resistance
Interior space & vestibule
Build quality & attention to detail
Ventilation
Weight & pack size
Ease of pitching
Value for money
The two biggest surprises
My Tent Scorecard
Final verdict and who the LY1 3S is for and who its is not for..
As always, these are my own independent opinions based on personal experience in the field.
If you've used the LY1 3S yourself, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Do you agree with my scores, or would you rate it differently?
If you enjoy detailed, honest reviews of premium backpacking equipment, please consider subscribing. There are plenty more field tests and comparisons coming soon, including more challenging weather testing.
Thanks for watching!
#Nortent #LY13S #Backpacking #WildCamping #TentReview #Ultralight #CampingGear #OutdoorGear #Adventure #BackpackingUK
