One of the best 4 season tents on the market... the type of tent that will take whatever you throw at....but for the price, you better be throwing some major at it. Not a tent for everyone but for those who want to explore the wilder side of winter, it is a fantastic purchase. - Luke
TheOutdoorGearReview Great review. I’m not sure if you get this request a lot. And I’m not sure if you actually purchase or keep all this gear, but could you do a video on how you store everything? As some who also likes to find that “perfect” piece of equipment sometimes storage is an issue. Especially clean, organized, and accessible storage options. I’m sure others would love to see how you handle the plethora of gear you own.
TheOutdoorGearReview 3lbs lighter than my Moss Thunderdome GT, got a great deal on my Moss but don’t have a problem spending money on a 4 season tent, you don’t cheap out when your going out in the extremes, my Moss is a fortress I can feel safe in no matter what the conditions are, that gives you a giant physiological advantage knowing you’ll be safe snug and dry in the worst conditions, especially when you know your gear will not fail. You’ll find it was worth every penny
Great review! I've looked at these tents when my job put me away from civilization from time to time, but never made the plunge. Funny, but I know many that think nothing of dropping $1000 a year on the latest smartphone, but for something that would keep you comfortable in high winds and 2 feet of snow, balk at spending more than $200. Priorities.
@@Andy007400 Do you really think a 1200$ smartphone is a daily essential for a lot of people ? But you're right, for most people, a black label is just a toy train set.
@@remypericard6508 Maybe not at that price, as smartphones aren't that expensive, but yes for most generations in the developed world i'd say they are something that are used daily.
@@Andy007400 In France the S21 costs the same price as a Nammatj 3 and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 6,7" 128 Go is more expensive than the Nammatj 3 GT. One can get more pleasure using a more expensive smartphone. But a solid tent you can use for years and years is incentive to spend time in the wild (were there is no network!).
i have a Tarra and a Soulo. Both are fantastic tents. I have been camping for nearly 40 years now. I have had tents from other named brands. My north face dome tent was fantastic but bought in the 80s. I looked at every model that was 4 season and thought the quality was crap. Reviews for some were shocking. Hilleberg all the way for me. I am a low paid worker and i went without untill i could afford mine. I got caught in really bad weather on a hill when i heard people outside shouting hello.... I opened the flap and there were two folk who were trying to make it to shelter in the dark. They had a msr tent which snapped the pole and ripped it open. They couldnt believe just how stable my Tarra was. We three crashed out for the night and in daylight went and collected what was left of their tent and belongings. They were so grateful for my shelter. They have a couple of Hillebergs now. I still keep in contact with the couple. Pros Bomb proof amazing tents. Cons heavy bulky and expensive. For me can you put a price limit on your safety on a hill in gale force wind or driving snow.
I used to sell those. About the sack, I quickly had a theory. It is super practical. But it looks big on the shelf, besides other tents. Knowledgeable customers who've tried to pack a frozen tent even only once do appreciate the fact. But most people look at it and think "oh that's bulky". Then look at another tent, same weight, same packed volume, in a tight sack, and think "this will be easier to fit into my backpack". This is not only a tent that people choose. It is a tent that choose its people. :-)
Facts must be correct.. Hilleberg the tentmaker is based on Frösön, Östersund in Sweden😉 You are correct When you're saying that Hilleberg tents is the best of the best!! I use a Staika myself. Just love it. Stay safe and away from Covid 19.
Nice review. One detailed correction: if you swap the standard yellow inner for a summer mesh inner there is no saving in weight. Hilleberg say they weigh the same.
It's a great tent no doubt. Have had the Nammatj 3GT for a couple of years. Fantastic with the large vestibule when the weather is bad and when you bring your dog along.
Hilleberg tents are the best. We trust ours implicitly. Wind, rain, snow, midges, multi-day trips, with family, kids climbing through the wind vent, everything!
I own this tent and I LOVE it. I agree 100% with everything said in this review. I use it late summer to late fall and then early spring through early summer. I use it in northern New England, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. It is a terrific tent. Yes in full summer humid hot weather it is not the best unless you replace the inner with the bug mesh inner which is an additional expense. Otherwise, it is terrific. Even if your use is in less severe conditions, if you want to stay dry and be able to trust your tent to keep you comfortable and alive in harsh weather, get this tent or one of the other terrific Hilleberg tents. You can't go wrong. These tents are worth every penny. Good review.
Spoken by a person with obvious experience. I'm a 3-season hiker/backpacker/overnighter & have the Enan which in my mind is stronger than some so-called 4-season tents made by other manufacturers.
About the price issue, I once bought an exhibition model of a Nallo 3 GT from the official french retailer. 700€ compared with the 1100€ for a new one. I spent 3 weeks in Norway camping every night. After my trip I decided to sell the tent which is great but not exactly my cup of tea for rocky mountain trips with little ground space. I easily found a buyer at... 700€. I didn't loose a dime and saved myself expensive norwegian accommodation fares. Hilleberg tents are not an expense, they're an investment.
I own exactly two tents and you were a strong reason as to why I chose what I did... Nallo 2 and a Keron 3 GT. Was an investment but I will never go back! Thanks!
Excellent review, Luke; spoken by a person who has definitely lots of personal experience in severe winter weather with this tent. Your video entitled, "Backpacking in a Blizzard" shows this tent dealing with severe cold, windy, icy weather, the absolute worst Mother Nature can produce. There isn't another youtube video that shows this tent dealing with worse weather. Pitching the footprint, inner, & outer simultaneously is the way all tents should be designed. No problem, pitching this tent in the midst of the strongest, gustiest, coldest, weather Mother Nature can throw at it & one person can easily pitch it. The tear strength of the fabric is stronger than any fabric of any other tent except for the Black Label Hilleberg tents Replies all echo favorable sentiments for any & all Hilleberg tents.
Late subscriber! I bought my Caravan Nomad in 1984. It was designed by Bo Hilleberg, the lead tent designer for Caravan. He later went on to found his own company. I have had my Nomad for 35 years. It weighed 4,5 kg. I have carried that S.O.B. up to the top of Kebnekaise in Sweden, where I come from. It finally gave up due to old age. Hilleberg for the win!
I’ve got the nammatj 3 GT and it’s worth every penny. We camped in a named storm (60mph plus gusts) on the Isle of Skye it was the only tent left standing. We sat inside drinking beer. Radio on. Chilling out as if there was no storm. Ours is the green one. My preferred colour on all my tents. I recently bought the staika. The best dome style tent in the world. It got a good debut on my last camp. Wild 55mph wind gusts. It never moved. Hillebergs are the greatest tents. If you’re serious and want to go out in serious conditions. Accept the weight and get one. 👍
Great presentation and review. Like a lot of high ticket items, a person can recoup a good portion of your purchase price on a resale. Also a quality product will last years. Think of it this way. $800 over 10 years at 4 trips per year is $20 per trip. 2 nights per trip is $10 per night. $10 a night is worth staying warm and dry. But yes, for the serious camper.
Based on your review of the Nammatj 2; we bought a Hilleberg Nallo 4 GT and also bought the mesh inner tent to go with it and we backordered a footprint for it as well. I am hoping with the mesh inner; we can use it in warmer conditions; we will see. We needed a 4 person tent for our 2 and 6 year old girls to be able to backpack with us. Thank you again brother.
Great review. Appreciated. I love my Nammatj 2. I've also used many different tents in the mountains over the last thirty years and none match Hilleberg for reliability and comfort in extreme conditions.
I ownd and used the larger version many years. I don't use it much in the vinter, and lets just say you don't need to set the alarm to get up in the morning, it gets hot. But it is still my main go to tent all year round. I bought it with the intent on basicly not having to buy any more tents. It is worth the cost.
I have the 3 man tent and love it, it has never touched dirt only snow, have had it for about ten years, it cost $700 at the time I could afford it but not now, I agree with your review on it.
I have it. Got it for $600 on sale. It works for summer, depend what summer you have. In the nordic countries it is perfect. Had it for hiking in the mountains, low land trips and storm in the archipialago kayaking. The dark green (almost black) let less light through the fabric. So it is cooler in sun than the red one. Yes, a dark tent are cooler than a bright. It adsorbs more light in the outer fabric and radiate it off as heat. A bright tent let all this light energy into the tent where it turns to heat on all dark surfaces. Like a polar bears fur. Heat you have to vent out of your tent in summer.
I started out thinking your freaking crazy. But, then you started talking about years of use and it's strength and that it's never failed you. Then $850. Starts to seem more reasonable. And I got to say you see a lot harsher winter weather than we get here. Great review. Thanks
@@masterful7574 if you go camping in the Swedish North (Swedish company) 800 is darn cheap. You need like a 800 for good enough sleeping pad and bag. If you want to keep living that is.
I have this tent and 2 of Hilleberg’s freestanding tents. They all perform beautifully in high winds and rain/snow. If you are going to camp where you know it will be hard to drive stakes, consider the Unna 1 person or the Staika or Allak dome tents. They can be pitched anywhere so are good for kayaking along rocky shores or tight, rocky ledges on a climb. They also offer better performance if you are leaving the tent for extended periods of time during heavy snow fall as they won’t compress as much. That being said, the Namatj is super strong, roomy and not too heavy.
Hello Luke. I have a Hilliberg Staika and I will say its probably the last tent I will ever have to buy. Yes they are just that good. The fabric is like kevlar. Really tough. It is expensive but its a tent that will save your life in extremely harsh conditions. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
well maybe so but if its that dam cold i would rather build a survival shelter were i can have a small fire inside of it to keep warm.if built right one can do that safely.
You can't build a shelter in the places were this tent was made to use.There is nothing to build a shelter with unless you dig a hole in the snow and ice. The vast places were there are no materials other than snow and temps are well below freezing and there is lots of wind gusts.
This is an Arctic expedition quality tent. I saw a documentary where a photographer took this tent to Ellesmere Island north of Greenland in the middle of winter and was there for two months loving in this tent. It survived the worst conditions imaginable. In that use case the 800$ was life saving.
Couldn’t agree more with this review. I own a green 3 GT of this Hilleberg model. I own it to use on hunting trips in Ohio where snow and severe cold are the norm.
You may not NEED a tent like this but my advice would be, if you can afford it , buy it. I still have a Hilleberg KEB from the 1970s and it is still serviceable after being stored for many years. They are quality. Great review by the way.
Loved the review as usual, I did check out the site, as you know they have a four color code degree of kinds of tent. So they do have a two/three season tent also. You covered everything, to your credit. I'm only pointing this out to help out not to be credical. Great job, you do these reviews better than anyone. Great job! Never heard of the Helleburg tents but I'm a low end price kind of guy. But am looking for better set ups. In camping for me my montra is, eat well and sleep even better. So at 58 years old I more on the creature comforts. But this one looks good for my last tent i will buy. One of things one thinks of at 58. I don't want to another one at 70. Bless you
I consider these tents to be the best of type, just like Alpacka Raft Packrafts are the best of their type (and Alpacka Raft invented the type!). Quality of this standard enhances one's safety and wellbeing and over the years of ownership is actually really surprisingly inexpensive. Quality equipment wears well in arduous conditions and lasts for many years, giving good service whenever needed. A $1000 tent that's still going strong 15 years later doesn't really cost that much per year, and a quality manufacturer will offer a repair service in case of accident damage.
I got sick of tents that could not stand up to the extreme winds we get in the aussie high country in both summer and winter. It can snow anytime if conditions are right. We had a near disaster one winter when our tent crapped itself. Never again. Had many brands, then I got hold of one of these and never looked back. Most of my friends have these as well, and for one reason, you can depend on them. We are not brand junkies. All good to slag people off for buying them, but who cares. I went without other stuff to get one of these. If people want to spend their hard earned on one of these or any other item it's their business. No seam sealing, integral pitch, strong, quality. I don't see the quality in many other brands (that used to be quality items) back in the day doing the rounds these days. Get one and sleep in the confidence that they give you. How much is that worth ???
Having used both Helsport and Hilleberg a lot i can tell you that Hilleberg has a higher standard when it comes to both material and craftmanship. It's not that Helsport is bad just that Hilleberg is better (and more expensive).
buy once, cry once. Then you have the best for the rest of your life. I have a Tarra. It is the strongest two man four season tent Hilleberg makes. I don't regret buying it.
Bill Dickson I live in Illinois and went camping in Kentucky. I am also an amateur radio operator and used it in Nauvoo Illinois. I talked to so many Mormons! Some from Utah! It was during theNational Parks on the Air Contest. Awesome tent.
Thing is Lonnie Dupre solo climbed Denali in January with a Hilleberg Soulo, which is a lighter red label tent. If that isn’t a testament to how great these tents are, I don’t know what is.
After a lot a research I purchased the Nallo 2 GT, more than happy to surrender the $1400 (this included the footprint). As I’ll be either backpacking or backcountry skiing in the Victorian Alps in Australia, my mind will be at ease if caught in a snow storm or just bad weather. Is it more tent than I need? Most likely but I rather be over done than under done when it comes to my safety and piece of mind that the tent will more than handle what will be thrown at it👍
@@freyasworn2600 unfortunately haven’t had the opportunity in the past twelve months to get out into the Australian backcountry mainly due to work and family. If you want a little more headspace go for the Nammatj, but if you want a little more vestibule space the Nallo (non GT version). The main reason I purchased the GT version was it gives me extra vestibule space in case of foul weather events. The other consideration would be how much weight are you willing to carry, in the non GT versions, the Nammatj comes in at 3kg (6lb 9oz) were as the Nallo is 2.4kg (5lb 5oz) mainly due to the materials used. I think that the Nammatj be more than adequate for your trip to the Scottish highlands, but in the end it comes down to personal choice.
You have the best reviews. Kudos to you! I have the Hilleberg Nallo 2 tent. I am 5" 11", and the one thing I do not like is the height of the Nallo 2. When I am on my air mattress my head touches the top of the inner tent. I wish Hilleberg would make the inner height in the 41 to 42 inch range. The tent is strong, but because of the lack of height in the inner tent, I would not buy this tent again. Keep up the great work reviewing tents. Any possibility of reviewing the 2018 Eureka Mountain Pass 2 tents?
I've just bought a Nallo 2 from Hilleberg.Thanks to your review of that tent, I convinced myself to buy Hilleberg.... I'm camping in Scotland so figured i'd need a good all season tent. Love your reviews. Very professional and informative. Have you managed a trip over here yet ?
I know a man, who har spent lots of time thru decades in Alaska, and Swedish Lappland, thru all weather, in tents. He prefer old school heavy tents made by cotto in winter - in woodlands. Reason is, they contain more heat. However, they do not handle wind or snow as well as modern tents.
My next tent is a Hilleberg. Currently own a Terra Nova. Great tent. Camped all four seasons....including a period of 28 hours continuous 35F degree rain in the UP of Michigan. Bone dry. I still want the Hilleberg.
Designed and manufactured in Sweden and the landscape Jämtland, and the weather in Jämtland Sweden are sometimes challenging :) They also have a very nice second hand value in Sweden at least in the states I do not have that information. Worth every dime if you plan to tent in the Winter or some areas of Sweden where the windgust can be double that of a hurricane.
Hi! I'm about to upgrade my Fjällräven Abisko Shape to Nammatj 2 GT. The only concern I really have is the package size. What are your thoughts on using a compress stuff sack with the tent to save some space in your back bag?
Funny story. I saw two of these pitched side by side on a campsite outside Dublin. beside them were two very expensive touring pedal bikes. They stuck out like a sore thumb, and were just asking to be nicked. By contrast a few feet away was a cheap supermarket tent, with two uneven poles and Band-Aids stuck over the outside the rusty BMX bike added to the ambiance!. Beautiful top of the range tents, but i wouldn't fancy leaving one on certain campsites. especially in Europe.
Well that is a terrible testimony of the kind of people in your region, sad that people think they need to steal from others. But a fair warning, I always carry my side arm when I'm out doors, is your life worth a stupid $700. tent or bicycle, is anything? Not that I would drop you over a stupid tent or bike but if you creep up on me or a loved one and I don't know your intentions you have better be ready for the consequences of your actions. Leave other peoples property alone.
For that kind of money, you better put it to some serious use. I mean live in the thing. The GT is $980 on Amazon. Not for the average, every so often camper. But still, I'd love to have one!!
Hey Thomas! Are we related? Probably. You're the first other Whitten I've come across on TH-cam. :-) I've got a Nammatj 2 and use it as my solo tent. Love it. PS I didn't pay retail price either ;-)
Related? Heck if I know. My 'Whitten' (fathers) side comes from North Mississippi. We come from the Whites Inn region of England. I would hope no one would pay retail price for such an expensive tent. But it is a nice one! My tent days are long gone and were in the day when tents were really bad. There are some larger, walk-in tents that would be alright but they're rather expensive now as well. Luke does a good job of reviews but most of the equipment I either already have or don't need. It's still good to hear about new products from that remaining objective people!
I have the fjallraven abisko 3, but wanted to try the helliberg would a 2 peron be enough for 2 people or should I go for a 3 to give a little more room. Plus I wanted on to cut done on some of the weight
Oh, I'm not so sure about that-there are plenty of crew from Star Trek who might disagree- if they could. Redshirts usually...end their role before the first commercial break.
I don't need a backpacking tent, but if I did this looks like a great one. Right now I'm thinking about getting a car camping tent like a Kodiak canvas 8 person.
Mark, your doing a great job with your reviews! I like that you give all the dimensions, but I wish you’d give the tent pole dimension, as folded up, dimension....... also, could you or would you, do a side by side review or compare’o with the crua tri with this tent? Im looking at both these tents for winter car camping...
Hey Luke greetings from Norway I love my Staika it is outstanding!!!! You are maybe interested in the Nortent company they have one tent called "Hedda extreme 4" and i think it is worth to checking it out!!! Wishing you and your family all the best and keep it up!!!
I think Hillebergs Nallo is a better tent for the "common person" - It is cheaper. - it has less weight 5 lbs 12 oz instead of 7 lbs 4 oz (3 person standard version) 6 lbs 13 oz instead of 8 lbs 13 oz (3 person GT versions). - It has Kerlon 1200 instead of 1800 which is a bit weaker but still plenty for a storm. - It has 9mm poles instead of 10mm. - It has V-tent spikes instead of Y-tent spikes. Otherwise it is basically the same tent. I have had my Nallo 4 GT for over 15 years now, and it has never failed me. Last year i broke one of the tent poles, But that was my own fault. I tied up the tent with paracord between 2 trees during a rainstorm, but when the paracord dried it shrank and the tension put on the poles was too much. The only downside is lack of ventilation in the foot box of the older model that I have, but this is something they've fixed on the newer models.
The Nammatj is for those doing expedition type use of tents. The Nallo is for 3 seasons. It's equally good, just not in winter! (I've been thinking of buying one for many years). :D
Thank you for this review! I own a hilleberg tunnel, too. Now I wonder if it was a good decision to buy a tunnel instead of a freestanding tent. What´s your experience? Do you think a tunnel is the best choice? (For backcountry hiking in AK)
My family and I go camping during the summer months. We have started to camp in the deserts. Any recommendations on tents that can stay cool in direct sunlight ? It was so hot last year we ended up resting in the car with the AC on.
Im still using my dads old hilleberg Keb 3 Alu tent to this day. Works just fine for what i put it through, mainly winter camping in the arctic circle, ice climbing and ski touring where you put up a base camp and do day tours. Nothing that i would like to carry with me through.
Have you ever done a review on the hilleberg saitaris. Just came to some unexpected money. Bought one in green as my grown up son wants to winter camp. Have a snugpak cave at the moment. Stay safe and God bless, with love from the UK
Love your videos. Just bought a green hilliberg saitaris for me and my grown up son too winter camp in the UK. Have you ever reviewed a saitaris tent 🇬🇧 with love and God bless
No doubt it's an excellent quality four season tent, but the trips I'm planning don't warrant spending that amount of cash. A decent quality three season tent will be fine for my purposes, but it was interesting watching your review.
Just bought a green hilliberg saitaris with foot print and extra set of poles for UK winter camping with my son . Have you reviewed this tent or used it.🇬🇧
Learned the rule of right gear = high price in cycling. I won't be surprised by these products. And yes to have hiking as serious as my cycling in winter I will save for this tent and have it for February.
Great review, Luke! I'm looking at either the Nammatj or Jannu for solo winter ventures in the Rocky Mts and I'm not sure which would be best? Maybe I'll just sell my house and buy'em both? 😃
I keep coming back to this product and to your review. At 75 years old, I am taking my late-life five-year-old grand twins 'backyard camping.' I would like to do that in cold weather in our fairly mild Virginia foothills location. I watch Survival Russia and maybe you do as well: He has a large and VERY HEAVY winter tent system that is marketed now by Amazon and it includes a properly sized wood stove that he demonstrates. Just this week, I have seen another Northern European tent, the CRUA TRI that also looks seriously winter-hardy. THEY use a sort of heavy felt inner tent that we know will be highly insulative. No stove option for heating. It is marketed as holding light in and as keeping light out and it has a good vestibule. Maybe you have seen it. I am attracted to the Hilleberg products for all-season use because of the mesh inner tent you mention....and because of the ample ventilation. Condensation that forms over cold nights on the inside of a waterproof fly DOES DRIP as it melts in the morning sun.
The tent is very strong in high winds and blowing snow. Tunnel tents, with strong materials and poles work well for this. The tent does not fair as well if you leave it standing in a heavy snowfall and pursue a long day out skiing or climbing it can collapse from snow load. Probably won’t hurt the tent though! If you will be exposed to this type of weather and usage, heavy snow and not around the tent for many hours, you may want to look at other Hilleberg models like the Allak. Strong, free standing, roomy and excellent with heavy snow load. They are all great - just think about your usage and shop carefully.
It is 40D nylon fabric, silicone impregnated. Kerlon is just Hillebergs name for it, many other use similar fabrics in their tents. I've used quite a lot GT version of that.Of course it is very good tent but like all tunnel tents it relays on correct wind direction (which can change) and line support for its survival in high wind speeds. Double poles can be used and are certainly beneficial. Perhaps the most annoying thing in that tent is sagging inner tent, especially if you are long and/or use a thick air mattress. Then foot end of your sleeping bag is in contact to inner tent and condensation makes it wet. So Keron type tent is better for winter use, it is also more spacious and versatile. Weight doesn't mean much because it is irrelevant if your tent weighs 4kg or 6kg. You can't tell if your sled weighs 42kg or 44kg
I agree. The only time I knock someone for having the absolute best when it comes to price tags, is when they buy it and then complain about being broke or behind on their actual priorities, bills, payments, etc etc.. If youre living within your means and can afford a $800 tent or an $80k bmw, then by all means go for it. But that's where the issue lies with that. So many people are worried about impressing others now that they will sacrifice a comfortable life while not being rich, to get a, "haha look at me and what I own or drive" moment in whilst being in debt or struggling to survive paycheck to paycheck and look like a fool instead of the rich snob theyre impersonating. But all that's beside the point, great and honest review!
Have a Snugpack Scorpion 3 and absolutely love it. A Hilleberg may be next. To be totally honest, that Scorpion 3 has taken everything I've thrown at it: Heavy rain, wet snow, freezing rain etc.. Even in 60mph winds, it was rock solid. I can only imagine what the Hilleberg is made of, would love to just touch the fabric. I'll keep saving up and hopefully replace that Scorpion 3 with this one. Luke, could you do a side by side comparison of these 2 tents in extreme conditions? I'd be real curious...
Awesome review of the tent. $810 worth every penny if it holds up to what you have said it does. Definitely going to get one just based on your review. I do a lot of winter hunting and this would be the perfect tent to get for it. Thanks again for your time and great review.
I have a 3GT and a Saivo. Both have been through some atrocious stuff and never let us down. Too bad about their weight, but split it up and your good to go. You won't regret it, after sales from Hilleberg is great too.
What do you think about a good tent for backpack mountain hunting. I've been eye balling this tent. Western big game hunting during rifle season, its gonna be cold. Is it too heavy to haul back miles with everything you need, or do you think a red label would do the job? Just wanted to pick your brain. Thanks!
Hey Luke, great videos!!! Along the lines of the storage question, you mentioned stuffing the tent inside your pack. Why would you not simply strap the tent to the outside of your pack (bottom or top)?
Luke, Just got my hands on a Nallo 2 for cheap. It's a red label, not a black like the Nammatj. You know the spec differences... 9mm vs 10mm poles and 30 denier vs 40 denier on the tents outer materials. My question is when do you thing the threshold of the extra strength in a black label became a necessity over just the convenience? Ultimately on my channel I'll be using the Nallo on deep winter excursions into the White Mountains and similar pack sled adventures in the 4th season. We do get nasty winters with cold numbers on the thermometer but I doubt i'll be posting up around Mt. Washington or anything above treeline. Cheers mate!
One of the best 4 season tents on the market...
the type of tent that will take whatever you throw at....but for the price, you better be throwing some major at it.
Not a tent for everyone but for those who want to explore the wilder side of winter, it is a fantastic purchase.
- Luke
TheOutdoorGearReview Great review. I’m not sure if you get this request a lot. And I’m not sure if you actually purchase or keep all this gear, but could you do a video on how you store everything? As some who also likes to find that “perfect” piece of equipment sometimes storage is an issue. Especially clean, organized, and accessible storage options. I’m sure others would love to see how you handle the plethora of gear you own.
TheOutdoorGearReview 3lbs lighter than my Moss Thunderdome GT, got a great deal on my Moss but don’t have a problem spending money on a 4 season tent, you don’t cheap out when your going out in the extremes, my Moss is a fortress I can feel safe in no matter what the conditions are, that gives you a giant physiological advantage knowing you’ll be safe snug and dry in the worst conditions, especially when you know your gear will not fail. You’ll find it was worth every penny
Great review! I've looked at these tents when my job put me away from civilization from time to time, but never made the plunge. Funny, but I know many that think nothing of dropping $1000 a year on the latest smartphone, but for something that would keep you comfortable in high winds and 2 feet of snow, balk at spending more than $200. Priorities.
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So you are comparing a daily essential in most peoples lives to something your average person might use a few nights a year? Pretty poor comparison.
@@Andy007400 Do you really think a 1200$ smartphone is a daily essential for a lot of people ? But you're right, for most people, a black label is just a toy train set.
@@remypericard6508 Maybe not at that price, as smartphones aren't that expensive, but yes for most generations in the developed world i'd say they are something that are used daily.
@@Andy007400 In France the S21 costs the same price as a Nammatj 3 and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 6,7" 128 Go is more expensive than the Nammatj 3 GT. One can get more pleasure using a more expensive smartphone. But a solid tent you can use for years and years is incentive to spend time in the wild (were there is no network!).
i have a Tarra and a Soulo. Both are fantastic tents. I have been camping for nearly 40 years now. I have had tents from other named brands. My north face dome tent was fantastic but bought in the 80s. I looked at every model that was 4 season and thought the quality was crap. Reviews for some were shocking. Hilleberg all the way for me. I am a low paid worker and i went without untill i could afford mine. I got caught in really bad weather on a hill when i heard people outside shouting hello.... I opened the flap and there were two folk who were trying to make it to shelter in the dark. They had a msr tent which snapped the pole and ripped it open. They couldnt believe just how stable my Tarra was. We three crashed out for the night and in daylight went and collected what was left of their tent and belongings. They were so grateful for my shelter. They have a couple of Hillebergs now. I still keep in contact with the couple. Pros Bomb proof amazing tents. Cons heavy bulky and expensive. For me can you put a price limit on your safety on a hill in gale force wind or driving snow.
Luke you do the best reviews, hands down, pros, cons you don't hold back. Thanks for your diligence STRENGTH AND HONOR!
I used to sell those. About the sack, I quickly had a theory. It is super practical. But it looks big on the shelf, besides other tents. Knowledgeable customers who've tried to pack a frozen tent even only once do appreciate the fact. But most people look at it and think "oh that's bulky". Then look at another tent, same weight, same packed volume, in a tight sack, and think "this will be easier to fit into my backpack".
This is not only a tent that people choose. It is a tent that choose its people. :-)
Well said!...."a tent that chooses its people"
Great honest review - If you want the high-end stuff your gonna pay for it, doesn't matter if it's tents or backpacks!!!
I can vouch for this tent... Slept in a blizzard and was kept dry and warm. Substantially built and will go the distance
Facts must be correct..
Hilleberg the tentmaker is based on Frösön, Östersund in Sweden😉
You are correct When you're saying that Hilleberg tents is the best of the best!!
I use a Staika myself. Just love it.
Stay safe and away from Covid 19.
Nice review. One detailed correction: if you swap the standard yellow inner for a summer mesh inner there is no saving in weight. Hilleberg say they weigh the same.
It's a great tent no doubt. Have had the Nammatj 3GT for a couple of years. Fantastic with the large vestibule when the weather is bad and when you bring your dog along.
I totally agree. During my kayak trips I always rely on my Hilleberg Unna tent. Very, very happy with it. Thanks for your reviews, love them
Hilleberg tents are the best. We trust ours implicitly. Wind, rain, snow, midges, multi-day trips, with family, kids climbing through the wind vent, everything!
This review was completely worth the wait. Awesome video Luke! Keep it up.
I own this tent and I LOVE it. I agree 100% with everything said in this review. I use it late summer to late fall and then early spring through early summer. I use it in northern New England, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. It is a terrific tent. Yes in full summer humid hot weather it is not the best unless you replace the inner with the bug mesh inner which is an additional expense. Otherwise, it is terrific. Even if your use is in less severe conditions, if you want to stay dry and be able to trust your tent to keep you comfortable and alive in harsh weather, get this tent or one of the other terrific Hilleberg tents. You can't go wrong. These tents are worth every penny. Good review.
Spoken by a person with obvious experience. I'm a 3-season hiker/backpacker/overnighter & have the Enan which in my mind is stronger than some so-called 4-season tents made by other manufacturers.
About the price issue, I once bought an exhibition model of a Nallo 3 GT from the official french retailer. 700€ compared with the 1100€ for a new one. I spent 3 weeks in Norway camping every night. After my trip I decided to sell the tent which is great but not exactly my cup of tea for rocky mountain trips with little ground space. I easily found a buyer at... 700€. I didn't loose a dime and saved myself expensive norwegian accommodation fares.
Hilleberg tents are not an expense, they're an investment.
I own exactly two tents and you were a strong reason as to why I chose what I did... Nallo 2 and a Keron 3 GT. Was an investment but I will never go back! Thanks!
Excellent review, Luke; spoken by a person who has definitely lots of personal experience in severe winter weather with this tent. Your video entitled, "Backpacking in a Blizzard" shows this tent dealing with severe cold, windy, icy weather, the absolute worst Mother Nature can produce. There isn't another youtube video that shows this tent dealing with worse weather.
Pitching the footprint, inner, & outer simultaneously is the way all tents should be designed. No problem, pitching this tent in the midst of the strongest, gustiest, coldest, weather Mother Nature can throw at it & one person can easily pitch it.
The tear strength of the fabric is stronger than any fabric of any other tent except for the Black Label Hilleberg tents
Replies all echo favorable sentiments for any & all Hilleberg tents.
Late subscriber! I bought my Caravan Nomad in 1984. It was designed by Bo Hilleberg, the lead tent designer for Caravan. He later went on to found his own company. I have had my Nomad for 35 years. It weighed 4,5 kg. I have carried that S.O.B. up to the top of Kebnekaise in Sweden, where I come from. It finally gave up due to old age. Hilleberg for the win!
Love my Staika! But love the vestibule of the GT version... Hilleberg makes the best tents period!
I’ve got the nammatj 3 GT and it’s worth every penny. We camped in a named storm (60mph plus gusts) on the Isle of Skye it was the only tent left standing. We sat inside drinking beer. Radio on. Chilling out as if there was no storm. Ours is the green one. My preferred colour on all my tents. I recently bought the staika. The best dome style tent in the world. It got a good debut on my last camp. Wild 55mph wind gusts. It never moved. Hillebergs are the greatest tents. If you’re serious and want to go out in serious conditions. Accept the weight and get one. 👍
got a tent like yours used it in germany in the alps massive storm and torential rain i was bone dry !!! carried on my motorcycle !!
Worth every penny; the color coordinated stuff sack double as a shirt
Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California
Great presentation and review. Like a lot of high ticket items, a person can recoup a good portion of your purchase price on a resale. Also a quality product will last years. Think of it this way. $800 over 10 years at 4 trips per year is $20 per trip. 2 nights per trip is $10 per night. $10 a night is worth staying warm and dry. But yes, for the serious camper.
Based on your review of the Nammatj 2; we bought a Hilleberg Nallo 4 GT and also bought the mesh inner tent to go with it and we backordered a footprint for it as well. I am hoping with the mesh inner; we can use it in warmer conditions; we will see. We needed a 4 person tent for our 2 and 6 year old girls to be able to backpack with us. Thank you again brother.
Great review. Appreciated.
I love my Nammatj 2.
I've also used many different tents in the mountains over the last thirty years and none match Hilleberg for reliability and comfort in extreme conditions.
I ownd and used the larger version many years. I don't use it much in the vinter, and lets just say you don't need to set the alarm to get up in the morning, it gets hot. But it is still my main go to tent all year round. I bought it with the intent on basicly not having to buy any more tents. It is worth the cost.
I have the 3 man tent and love it, it has never touched dirt only snow, have had it for about ten years, it cost $700 at the time I could afford it but not now, I agree with your review on it.
I have it. Got it for $600 on sale. It works for summer, depend what summer you have. In the nordic countries it is perfect. Had it for hiking in the mountains, low land trips and storm in the archipialago kayaking. The dark green (almost black) let less light through the fabric. So it is cooler in sun than the red one. Yes, a dark tent are cooler than a bright. It adsorbs more light in the outer fabric and radiate it off as heat. A bright tent let all this light energy into the tent where it turns to heat on all dark surfaces. Like a polar bears fur. Heat you have to vent out of your tent in summer.
Guys like you deserve to be successful. Way to go on everything. Love your info
I started out thinking your freaking crazy. But, then you started talking about years of use and it's strength and that it's never failed you. Then $850. Starts to seem more reasonable. And I got to say you see a lot harsher winter weather than we get here. Great review. Thanks
Nicholas Ramsey *you’re
@@masterful7574 if you go camping in the Swedish North (Swedish company) 800 is darn cheap. You need like a 800 for good enough sleeping pad and bag.
If you want to keep living that is.
@@diomepa2100
Your reply to my comment has absolutely nothing to do with my comment.
My mate has this tent. I have the Tarra and the Enan. Hilleberg tents are amazing. Love products that are 'set and forget'.
I have this tent and 2 of Hilleberg’s freestanding tents. They all perform beautifully in high winds and rain/snow. If you are going to camp where you know it will be hard to drive stakes, consider the Unna 1 person or the Staika or Allak dome tents. They can be pitched anywhere so are good for kayaking along rocky shores or tight, rocky ledges on a climb. They also offer better performance if you are leaving the tent for extended periods of time during heavy snow fall as they won’t compress as much. That being said, the Namatj is super strong, roomy and not too heavy.
Buy once, cry once. I love my hilleberg Tarra.
Tarra is the strongest Hille...
@@TheTrailDancer At this time, Hilleberg is SOLD OUT of this model in all colors.
This review really shows you at your best. You've convinced me of the value of this tent despite the price point. Thx.
Hello Luke. I have a Hilliberg Staika and I will say its probably the last tent I will ever have to buy. Yes they are just that good. The fabric is like kevlar. Really tough. It is expensive but its a tent that will save your life in extremely harsh conditions. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
well maybe so but if its that dam cold i would rather build a survival shelter were i can have a small fire inside of it to keep warm.if built right one can do that safely.
You can't build a shelter in the places were this tent was made to use.There is nothing to build a shelter with unless you dig a hole in the snow and ice. The vast places were there are no materials other than snow and temps are well below freezing and there is lots of wind gusts.
This is an Arctic expedition quality tent. I saw a documentary where a photographer took this tent to Ellesmere Island north of Greenland in the middle of winter and was there for two months loving in this tent. It survived the worst conditions imaginable. In that use case the 800$ was life saving.
Morten Hilmer?
@@archiechesler439 yep
I have all three colors between my five Hille's and I have to say the red is by far my favorite.
Couldn’t agree more with this review. I own a green 3 GT of this Hilleberg model. I own it to use on hunting trips in Ohio where snow and severe cold are the norm.
I brought the Keron GT 3 its an amazing tent total protection. Great review mate
I love Hilleberg tents, I just got the Keron 3 GT for Christmas, I also have the Soulo and Unna and there's nothing better !!!
You may not NEED a tent like this but my advice would be, if you can afford it , buy it. I still have a Hilleberg KEB from the 1970s and it is still serviceable after being stored for many years. They are quality. Great review by the way.
Hilleberg would most likely want to buy the tent from you or offer you a newer model in exchange.
Loved the review as usual, I did check out the site, as you know they have a four color code degree of kinds of tent. So they do have a two/three season tent also. You covered everything, to your credit. I'm only pointing this out to help out not to be credical. Great job, you do these reviews better than anyone. Great job! Never heard of the Helleburg tents but I'm a low end price kind of guy. But am looking for better set ups. In camping for me my montra is, eat well and sleep even better. So at 58 years old I more on the creature comforts. But this one looks good for my last tent i will buy. One of things one thinks of at 58. I don't want to another one at 70. Bless you
Great review and very thorough. This will be my next tent. Thanks for the best outdoor reviews on TH-cam, Keep them coming
I consider these tents to be the best of type, just like Alpacka Raft Packrafts are the best of their type (and Alpacka Raft invented the type!).
Quality of this standard enhances one's safety and wellbeing and over the years of ownership is actually really surprisingly inexpensive.
Quality equipment wears well in arduous conditions and lasts for many years, giving good service whenever needed.
A $1000 tent that's still going strong 15 years later doesn't really cost that much per year, and a quality manufacturer will offer a repair service in case of accident damage.
I got sick of tents that could not stand up to the extreme winds we get in the aussie high country in both summer and winter. It can snow anytime if conditions are right. We had a near disaster one winter when our tent crapped itself. Never again. Had many brands, then I got hold of one of these and never looked back. Most of my friends have these as well, and for one reason, you can depend on them. We are not brand junkies. All good to slag people off for buying them, but who cares. I went without other stuff to get one of these. If people want to spend their hard earned on one of these or any other item it's their business. No seam sealing, integral pitch, strong, quality. I don't see the quality in many other brands (that used to be quality items) back in the day doing the rounds these days. Get one and sleep in the confidence that they give you. How much is that worth ???
Take a look at Helsport tents. Same quality as Hilleberg, but with storm mats as standard on their 4 season modells
Having used both Helsport and Hilleberg a lot i can tell you that Hilleberg has a higher standard when it comes to both material and craftmanship. It's not that Helsport is bad just that Hilleberg is better (and more expensive).
Fjällräven Polar Endurance 3 are great 4 season tent
Hilleberg makes seriously good stuff. If you have the dollars, it's worth the spend.
buy once, cry once. Then you have the best for the rest of your life. I have a Tarra. It is the strongest two man four season tent Hilleberg makes. I don't regret buying it.
Bill Dickson I live in Illinois and went camping in Kentucky. I am also an amateur radio operator and used it in Nauvoo Illinois. I talked to so many Mormons! Some from Utah! It was during theNational Parks on the Air Contest. Awesome tent.
Thing is Lonnie Dupre solo climbed Denali in January with a Hilleberg Soulo, which is a lighter red label tent. If that isn’t a testament to how great these tents are, I don’t know what is.
After a lot a research I purchased the Nallo 2 GT, more than happy to surrender the $1400 (this included the footprint). As I’ll be either backpacking or backcountry skiing in the Victorian Alps in Australia, my mind will be at ease if caught in a snow storm or just bad weather. Is it more tent than I need? Most likely but I rather be over done than under done when it comes to my safety and piece of mind that the tent will more than handle what will be thrown at it👍
I’m planning a trip to Scotland this winter for 4 months. Sep- onwards.. I’m torn between this and your purchase, how you finding it?
@@freyasworn2600 unfortunately haven’t had the opportunity in the past twelve months to get out into the Australian backcountry mainly due to work and family.
If you want a little more headspace go for the Nammatj, but if you want a little more vestibule space the Nallo (non GT version). The main reason I purchased the GT version was it gives me extra vestibule space in case of foul weather events. The other consideration would be how much weight are you willing to carry, in the non GT versions, the Nammatj comes in at 3kg (6lb 9oz) were as the Nallo is 2.4kg (5lb 5oz) mainly due to the materials used. I think that the Nammatj be more than adequate for your trip to the Scottish highlands, but in the end it comes down to personal choice.
Great review Luke, looking for a good four season tent, I'm sold.
You have the best reviews. Kudos to you! I have the Hilleberg Nallo 2 tent. I am 5" 11", and the one thing I do not like is the height of the Nallo 2. When I am on my air mattress my head touches the top of the inner tent. I wish Hilleberg would make the inner height in the 41 to 42 inch range. The tent is strong, but because of the lack of height in the inner tent, I would not buy this tent again. Keep up the great work reviewing tents. Any possibility of reviewing the 2018 Eureka Mountain Pass 2 tents?
I've just bought a Nallo 2 from Hilleberg.Thanks to your review of that tent, I convinced myself to buy Hilleberg.... I'm camping in Scotland so figured i'd need a good all season tent. Love your reviews. Very professional and informative. Have you managed a trip over here yet ?
I know a man, who har spent lots of time thru decades in Alaska, and Swedish Lappland, thru all weather, in tents. He prefer old school heavy tents made by cotto in winter - in woodlands. Reason is, they contain more heat. However, they do not handle wind or snow as well as modern tents.
My next tent is a Hilleberg. Currently own a Terra Nova. Great tent. Camped all four seasons....including a period of 28 hours continuous 35F degree rain in the UP of Michigan. Bone dry. I still want the Hilleberg.
awesome review man, honest and entertaining! subscribed
Designed and manufactured in Sweden and the landscape Jämtland, and the weather in Jämtland Sweden are sometimes challenging :) They also have a very nice second hand value in Sweden at least in the states I do not have that information. Worth every dime if you plan to tent in the Winter or some areas of Sweden where the windgust can be double that of a hurricane.
Hilleberg Make the best tent there is! Love my Tarra and Tarp 5 ! :).
Great review I really enjoyed this thanks for making all these videos.
Hi!
I'm about to upgrade my Fjällräven Abisko Shape to Nammatj 2 GT. The only concern I really have is the package size. What are your thoughts on using a compress stuff sack with the tent to save some space in your back bag?
Funny story. I saw two of these pitched side by side on a campsite outside Dublin. beside them were two very expensive touring pedal bikes. They stuck out like a sore thumb, and were just asking to be nicked. By contrast a few feet away was a cheap supermarket tent, with two uneven poles and Band-Aids stuck over the outside the rusty BMX bike added to the ambiance!. Beautiful top of the range tents, but i wouldn't fancy leaving one on certain campsites. especially in Europe.
Well that is a terrible testimony of the kind of people in your region, sad that people think they need to steal from others. But a fair warning, I always carry my side arm when I'm out doors, is your life worth a stupid $700. tent or bicycle, is anything? Not that I would drop you over a stupid tent or bike but if you creep up on me or a loved one and I don't know your intentions you have better be ready for the consequences of your actions. Leave other peoples property alone.
Won’t last a day nowadays in Dublin
If someone can afford it great ! That is the way economics works .
Expensive but worth the money,i had a Nallo2 for many years it never let me down,if i could i would take this one... Hilleberg Are The Best
For that kind of money, you better put it to some serious use. I mean live in the thing. The GT is $980 on Amazon. Not for the average, every so often camper. But still, I'd love to have one!!
Hey Thomas!
Are we related? Probably. You're the first other Whitten I've come across on TH-cam. :-)
I've got a Nammatj 2 and use it as my solo tent. Love it.
PS I didn't pay retail price either ;-)
Related? Heck if I know. My 'Whitten' (fathers) side comes from North Mississippi. We come from the Whites Inn region of England.
I would hope no one would pay retail price for such an expensive tent. But it is a nice one! My tent days are long gone and were in the day when tents were really bad. There are some larger, walk-in tents that would be alright but they're rather expensive now as well. Luke does a good job of reviews but most of the equipment I either already have or don't need. It's still good to hear about new products from that remaining objective people!
New rule for reviews: Shirt and product must match!
Me an some of my friends got this tent thanks to your review an we were very happy with it! Thank ya :)
I have the fjallraven abisko 3, but wanted to try the helliberg would a 2 peron be enough for 2 people or should I go for a 3 to give a little more room. Plus I wanted on to cut done on some of the weight
Nice that your t shirt color matches the tent!👍🏾👌🏾😂
Oh, I'm not so sure about that-there are plenty of crew from Star Trek who might disagree- if they could. Redshirts usually...end their role before the first commercial break.
I don't need a backpacking tent, but if I did this looks like a great one. Right now I'm thinking about getting a car camping tent like a Kodiak canvas 8 person.
Mark, your doing a great job with your reviews! I like that you give all the dimensions, but I wish you’d give the tent pole dimension, as folded up, dimension....... also, could you or would you, do a side by side review or compare’o with the crua tri with this tent?
Im looking at both these tents for winter car camping...
Hey Luke greetings from Norway I love my Staika it is outstanding!!!! You are maybe interested in the Nortent company they have one tent called "Hedda extreme 4" and i think it is worth to checking it out!!!
Wishing you and your family all the best and keep it up!!!
I think Hillebergs Nallo is a better tent for the "common person"
- It is cheaper.
- it has less weight 5 lbs 12 oz instead of 7 lbs 4 oz (3 person standard version) 6 lbs 13 oz instead of 8 lbs 13 oz (3 person GT versions).
- It has Kerlon 1200 instead of 1800 which is a bit weaker but still plenty for a storm.
- It has 9mm poles instead of 10mm.
- It has V-tent spikes instead of Y-tent spikes.
Otherwise it is basically the same tent.
I have had my Nallo 4 GT for over 15 years now, and it has never failed me.
Last year i broke one of the tent poles, But that was my own fault. I tied up the tent with paracord between 2 trees during a rainstorm, but when the paracord dried it shrank and the tension put on the poles was too much.
The only downside is lack of ventilation in the foot box of the older model that I have, but this is something they've fixed on the newer models.
The Nammatj is for those doing expedition type use of tents. The Nallo is for 3 seasons. It's equally good, just not in winter! (I've been thinking of buying one for many years). :D
@@ceicli Nallo is in Hilleberg's red label, its a 4 season tent and will handle harsh winter conditions.
Is snugpak in comparison in quality
Thank you for this review! I own a hilleberg tunnel, too. Now I wonder if it was a good decision to buy a tunnel instead of a freestanding tent. What´s your experience? Do you think a tunnel is the best choice? (For backcountry hiking in AK)
How would the Nammatj perform in a warmer more humid environment?
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Thinking of getting the 3. Neither the weight difference or the cost seem that much. Any drawbacks?
How would compare this tent to the snugpak cave?
Well those Swedes can make god tents.I have a keron 3 and its never failed me
They make the best of the best!
- Luke
I have one of these and it's easily the best tent I've ever owned....uou get what you pay for.. 👍
My family and I go camping during the summer months. We have started to camp in the deserts. Any recommendations on tents that can stay cool in direct sunlight ? It was so hot last year we ended up resting in the car with the AC on.
Expedition gear. Top in class. Worth every buck if you use it in the right environment.
Im still using my dads old hilleberg Keb 3 Alu tent to this day. Works just fine for what i put it through, mainly winter camping in the arctic circle, ice climbing and ski touring where you put up a base camp and do day tours. Nothing that i would like to carry with me through.
I want one in green but I will take red if the price is right. Love that tent and love your videos with this tent. It truly is a "FORTRESS"
Have you ever done a review on the hilleberg saitaris. Just came to some unexpected money. Bought one in green as my grown up son wants to winter camp. Have a snugpak cave at the moment. Stay safe and God bless, with love from the UK
Love your videos. Just bought a green hilliberg saitaris for me and my grown up son too winter camp in the UK. Have you ever reviewed a saitaris tent 🇬🇧 with love and God bless
Awesome as usual! What are the best three season tents? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
No doubt it's an excellent quality four season tent, but the trips I'm planning don't warrant spending that amount of cash. A decent quality three season tent will be fine for my purposes, but it was interesting watching your review.
Just bought a green hilliberg saitaris with foot print and extra set of poles for UK winter camping with my son . Have you reviewed this tent or used it.🇬🇧
Learned the rule of right gear = high price in cycling. I won't be surprised by these products. And yes to have hiking as serious as my cycling in winter I will save for this tent and have it for February.
Hope ya did 🧐👍🏻
Hope ya did 🧐👍🏻
Great review, Luke! I'm looking at either the Nammatj or Jannu for solo winter ventures in the Rocky Mts and I'm not sure which would be best? Maybe I'll just sell my house and buy'em both? 😃
I keep coming back to this product and to your review. At 75 years old, I am taking my late-life five-year-old grand twins 'backyard camping.' I would like to do that in cold weather in our fairly mild Virginia foothills location. I watch Survival Russia and maybe you do as well: He has a large and VERY HEAVY winter tent system that is marketed now by Amazon and it includes a properly sized wood stove that he demonstrates. Just this week, I have seen another Northern European tent, the CRUA TRI that also looks seriously winter-hardy. THEY use a sort of heavy felt inner tent that we know will be highly insulative. No stove option for heating. It is marketed as holding light in and as keeping light out and it has a good vestibule. Maybe you have seen it. I am attracted to the Hilleberg products for all-season use because of the mesh inner tent you mention....and because of the ample ventilation. Condensation that forms over cold nights on the inside of a waterproof fly DOES DRIP as it melts in the morning sun.
Hope it went well🧐🇮🇪
The tent is very strong in high winds and blowing snow. Tunnel tents, with strong materials and poles work well for this. The tent does not fair as well if you leave it standing in a heavy snowfall and pursue a long day out skiing or climbing it can collapse from snow load. Probably won’t hurt the tent though! If you will be exposed to this type of weather and usage, heavy snow and not around the tent for many hours, you may want to look at other Hilleberg models like the Allak. Strong, free standing, roomy and excellent with heavy snow load. They are all great - just think about your usage and shop carefully.
It is 40D nylon fabric, silicone impregnated. Kerlon is just Hillebergs name for it, many other use similar fabrics in their tents.
I've used quite a lot GT version of that.Of course it is very good tent but like all tunnel tents it relays on correct wind direction (which can change) and line support for its survival in high wind speeds. Double poles can be used and are certainly beneficial.
Perhaps the most annoying thing in that tent is sagging inner tent, especially if you are long and/or use a thick air mattress. Then foot end of your sleeping bag is in contact to inner tent and condensation makes it wet.
So Keron type tent is better for winter use, it is also more spacious and versatile. Weight doesn't mean much because it is irrelevant if your tent weighs 4kg or 6kg. You can't tell if your sled weighs 42kg or 44kg
I agree. The only time I knock someone for having the absolute best when it comes to price tags, is when they buy it and then complain about being broke or behind on their actual priorities, bills, payments, etc etc.. If youre living within your means and can afford a $800 tent or an $80k bmw, then by all means go for it. But that's where the issue lies with that. So many people are worried about impressing others now that they will sacrifice a comfortable life while not being rich, to get a, "haha look at me and what I own or drive" moment in whilst being in debt or struggling to survive paycheck to paycheck and look like a fool instead of the rich snob theyre impersonating. But all that's beside the point, great and honest review!
would love to see a top ten or five video for your choice of 4 seasons tents. would like to know how my scorpion 3 rates
Have a Snugpack Scorpion 3 and absolutely love it. A Hilleberg may be next. To be totally honest, that Scorpion 3 has taken everything I've thrown at it: Heavy rain, wet snow, freezing rain etc.. Even in 60mph winds, it was rock solid. I can only imagine what the Hilleberg is made of, would love to just touch the fabric. I'll keep saving up and hopefully replace that Scorpion 3 with this one. Luke, could you do a side by side comparison of these 2 tents in extreme conditions? I'd be real curious...
Awesome review of the tent. $810 worth every penny if it holds up to what you have said it does. Definitely going to get one just based on your review. I do a lot of winter hunting and this would be the perfect tent to get for it. Thanks again for your time and great review.
I have a 3GT and a Saivo. Both have been through some atrocious stuff and never let us down. Too bad about their weight, but split it up and your good to go. You won't regret it, after sales from Hilleberg is great too.
What do you think about a good tent for backpack mountain hunting. I've been eye balling this tent. Western big game hunting during rifle season, its gonna be cold. Is it too heavy to haul back miles with everything you need, or do you think a red label would do the job? Just wanted to pick your brain. Thanks!
What would you recommend for a 4 season hot tent with a floor, and able to back pack with
Hey Luke, great videos!!! Along the lines of the storage question, you mentioned stuffing the tent inside your pack. Why would you not simply strap the tent to the outside of your pack (bottom or top)?
Luke,
Just got my hands on a Nallo 2 for cheap. It's a red label, not a black like the Nammatj. You know the spec differences... 9mm vs 10mm poles and 30 denier vs 40 denier on the tents outer materials. My question is when do you thing the threshold of the extra strength in a black label became a necessity over just the convenience?
Ultimately on my channel I'll be using the Nallo on deep winter excursions into the White Mountains and similar pack sled adventures in the 4th season. We do get nasty winters with cold numbers on the thermometer but I doubt i'll be posting up around Mt. Washington or anything above treeline.
Cheers mate!
Great video with actual outdoor living experiences. Will you consider replacing your stacks with something other than aluminum? Thank you
I use Keron 3 gt. I bought the footprint, sand and snow pegs, paid almost 1500 bucks. Lot cheaper than an RV.