HILLEBERG - The Most Expensive Hiking Tent You Might Ever Own
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HILLEBERG - The Most Expensive Hiking Tent You Might Ever Own
Hilleberg... Are you looking to add a new backpacking tent to your gear items? If so, you might like to add to your list of options, what could be classed as the ‘Ferrari’ of the tenting world. These ‘high-powered’ and high-priced Hilleberg tents are super-strong, and surprisingly, still handmade. Here’s a sneak peak into why these backpacking tents are one of the world’s most exclusive and expensive.
Let me know in the comments what you think of Hilleberg tents.
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Part 19: How to Wild Camp in the Rain - And ENJOY it! (Part 1/2) • How to Camp in the Rai...
Part 20: How to Wild Camp in the Rain - And ENJOY it! (Part 2/2) • How to Camp in the Rai...
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Part 22: Top 5 things to do when your Tent Fails • The Top 5 Things To Do...
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Part 29: Walk into the Wild • Motivational Hiking Vi...
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I look forward to any questions or comments you may have.
Stay Safe - Stay Strong. ⛺️👍🏼
Barry Watson
Is it time to upgrade the tents in your gear stable to include a Hilleberg? Let me know in the comments if this is a tent for you. ⛺️
We can trust our Hilleberg in the wildest conditions, and still get a good nights sleep!
Yes that’s so true. And when you’re out in the wild, it’s good to know that you can rely on your Hille to keep you comfortable and safe. Happy camping. ⛺️😁⛺️
I have an Allak 2. I will be cycling for many years (as long as my body and head is able to do so). So the tent will be my home...
Sounds like a great plan, Paul. Enjoy your many days of biking and camping. 😁
LIFETIME WARRANTY!!! And continued support and repair for Hilleberg products even if the model is no longer being manufactured. Hilleberg surpasses Fjallraven, Exped, and Zpacks.
Yes, good point. Pretty impressive for sure. When you buy cheap it can end up costing you in so many other ways that you don’t realise at the start.
Only tent I'd take out in a proper storm videos to prove. They are worth everypenny
Agreed, Paul. I’ve been in several storms and never wished I’d opted for the cheap tent. Lol
Well said sir. I love my Hilleberg and justified it when my Berghaus tent fell to bits on me up a hill, when you are in the middle of nowhere you need to have confidence in your tent. Compare it to hotel prices and you get your value very quickly. Love the sentence at the end where you describe the key point is getting out there. Cheers for sharing.
Thank you. Yes, I agree, if it wasn’t for my Soulo I’d have far more tame video footage. Lol. It’s allowed me to go and do things that other tents won’t give me that level of confidence. Happy camping man.
They worked well for us in Greenland 🇬🇱 I have a few videos that showcase their performance in high wind speed conditions. 🙏🏼 Expedition tent used Keron 4 GT Black Edition
Yes, you’re right, they are very good tents and in bad conditions, worth every penny.
Great video,got three Hillies👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks. That’s awesome! ⛺️⛺️⛺️👍🏼
My first Hilleberg arrived in the post today and I am very happy. It is the Staika. Thanks for your great videos.
Thanks, and awesome news! Your first Hille is like the arrival of your first child. 😂😂😂 Enjoy.
Hilleberg also make tarps- I have their Tarp 5, Keralon 1000, 300gms and cost $350nz. For those that want the Hilleberg experience on a budget!
Great point, Alan, and a good option for summer trips where weight is a factor. 👍🏼
I dont even own one and know they are the top tent on the market. I think when my budget allows i would invest in one . Great in depth video Barry
Thank you. Yes, they are a great tent. My Soulo has allowed me to venture to places I normally wouldn’t be confident to camp in. I look forward to seeing what you buy at some point. All the best.. 👍🏼
Fantastic video 👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. ⛺️👍🏼
These tents are top drawer. I have three now and I don’t regret spending a single penny on them. I’d recommend them to anyone.
Agreed. I really like my Soulo. ⛺️😁👍🏼
@@wildmountainman1 I do too, I’ve got the Soulo RL, Keron 3 and the Allak 3 plus the Tarp 10XP. Their gear is amazing. Like you said in the film, one person makes the entire tent and sews their name into it, a real mark of pride. They are the world’s most expensive tents but worth every penny.
So true. It’s not until you actually lift the hood on these tents that you realise the attention to detail and if the high quality. I’ve been in some pretty crazy weather and there again, I’ve never wished at the time I saved $200 and bought the cheaper brand.
@@wildmountainman1 Ha ha, my sentiments exactly brother.
Needless to say I’ve subbed your channel.
Thanks very much! ⛺️😁👍🏼
Just found you. The quality of your production, info and humour are amazing!
Thank you, that’s very kind of you. Glad you like it. ⛺️👍🏼😬
Hi Barry, this is very logical and extremely well explained. Great points about why the Hilleberg tents are so expensive. I always really look forward to your videos and enjoy them very much. A well chosen topic excellently explained..... ATB Tom
Thanks Tom. I always appreciate your feedback and helpful videos. 👍🏼
Excellent tents. They hold their value SO well that you could probably buy one, use it for 5-6 years, and as long as you cared for it well, sell it on for the same price you bought it for. Many veteran users have got in excess of 20 years of regular use out of their Hilleberg. I defy you to do that with an MSR. They are outstanding quality and extremely stormproof.
We do have a Macpac Celeste that is over 25 years old and still serviceable (needs new fly zips) but that tent has not been used much at all for the past 10 years and it cost over $600 in 1994... about as expensive as the Hilleberg in today's money.
Really good points, Peter. I really like my Soulo and it’s given me the confidence to go out in some really tough weather and feel safe. You can’t put a price on that. And as you say, they last for years and retain their value on the secondhand market. Happy tramping and camping. ⛺️👍🏼😀
If you decide you don’t want to keep it their resale values are really good too. Makes for cheap camping in fact, comparable with a cheap tent that has no second hand value.
Yes, that’s a really good point Peter. It goes to prove that quality always retains its price and in some cases, even better.
I've got 2 now. Just feels good to set them up and sleep in them!
Excellent Kevin! ⛺️⛺️ What two have you got?
Well said mate
Thank you. 😁
I have got Nallo 2...love the space and love the quality.
That’s great! It’s good that you really enjoy the Hille that you spent so much money on. Happy hiking. ⛺️😀
Good vid
Thanks Des. :)
Can't wait to try out my Allak 2 when it arrives 🙂🙂
I’m sure you’ll love it. ⛺️😀👍🏼
YES, I will buy a Hilleberg
Good choice. ⛺️👍🏼
I rate my Akto and Hillebergs are great tents, but in the last year we have pushed MSR's and cheaper tents to their limits, or at least the limits before any sensible person would bail and they are fairing pretty damn good. Of course there's the longevity with the Hillys but you'd expect that from tents three times the price of many tents that cope just fine, anyone that's hauled a soaking Hilly over a circuit of five or six mountains over a few days usually ends up looking for something lighter, even if the trade off is camping slightly lower.
Too true. I’ve just got back from a 7-day trip in the hills and mountains and as it’s summer here, I took another tent that’s lighter and more fit for purpose. I think tents are like sleeping bags, you need more than one so you can use the best one for the conditions you’re going into. All the best.
I would imagine it’s how a car collector feels, one is never enough. I’ve got three now and still scour eBay daily
Haha! That’s what I call dedication. ⛺️⛺️⛺️
Greetings from Chile ... my question is how waterproof it is ... it will endure a storm of 4 days in a row since in my country it rains a lot
Good question. I’ve never had it in rain for more than a day, however I would be happy to do so as I think it would be fine. If in doubt, you could set up a tarp that semi covers your tent and acts as a porch for added space when it’s wet.
Great video! Thank you!!
But What about KEB DOME from Fjallraven ??!!
It would be interesting to compare these two brands;)
Yes, I’m sure being a Swedish brand, they also would be right up there in terms of strength and quality and price. It’s a brand that’s not well known here in New Zealand.
Agree, also the KUIU storm star, seems to be a very similar style.
Thanks. ⛺️👍🏼
Thanks Jan. Great to see you’ve been out tenting lots over the years and using various brands. I haven’t heard of that Italian tent, I’ll check it out. Thanks. ⛺️👍🏼
Expense isn't the only knock against Hilleberg tents, they're also heavy and bulky. I suppose if you're just going to walk one or two miles across a flat moor and pitch your tent in the rain, they're great. But if you're hiking ten miles through the forest and gaining 3,000 feet, that extra weight sucks. And I'm not a Hilleberg hater at all: I live near their headquarters which are actually right outside Seattle (which is where Petra Hilleberg went to college). If quality, storm proofness, and (probably) resale value are all that matter to you, it's hard to beat Hilleberg. But unless you're climbing Denali or deliberately seeking out very rough weather, Hillebergs seem like overkill to me.
Hey Dan. You raise some very good points. I think tents are a bit like sleeping bags, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why I also have other tents which I choose from depending on the season, terrain and length of trip. I’m wouldn’t go past my Soulo though on a windy or snowy winter solo trip. I’ve had it in some really strong wind and rain and it’s performed very well. Happy hiking. :)
They realised it by themself and introduced the yellow line. 1.2kg for the Enan is a good deal. You don't have to think about the environment or take extra care while you're on trail. The 1.2kg are the actual trail weight. A footprint or seam sealing is not necessary and the stakes are included. If you add that weight to the other common brands, the difference is a few hundred grams compared to the lightest options. It's a double wall tent and therefore warmer than a ZPack Duplex and you safe weight on your sleeping gear. Talking about the Duplex and all it's copies, the Anaris is 1.4kg and a 2 person tent (0.7kg per person). Again: More protection (especially of your gear), more space, warmer, more adjustable etc. than the Duplex. In the end you should buy what you need. No one pitches a big agnes copper spur in a basecamp of the mount everest. And no one carries a Hilleberg Saivo at the Appalachian trail. But the yellow line is worth the weight if you're on trail for a long time and you don't know where you'll have to camp. I once hiked in the Swiss alps and we had to pitch the tent as a shelter against a storm. When it's safe in the tent than outside, you're in a Hilleberg. Nevertheless, I am looking for a ultralight tent which ticks all the boxes for short trips with trustable weather forecasts. If you can save 400g, do that. Unless you shouldn't.
@@kobold90 You've never heard of SlingFin tents. I put as much faith in their strength as I do in Hilleberg's. In fact, I'd bet everything that I own that the SlingFin Portal or 2Lite are at least as tough as the Enan. The Crossbow2 is definitely tougher than the Enan and as tough as any of Hilleberg's Red Label tents, but the Crossbow2's trail weight is over four pounds. It is a four season two person tent, though.
The reputation of MSR's tents took a hit recently (which was probably undeserved), but I personally would happily take the MSR Hubba NX on the PCT.
I have little interest in ZPacks tents, and little interest in ultralight hiking for that matter. I've heard of so many people buying ultralight gear that performed poorly or even completely failed: tents, raincoats, water purifiers, etc. I believe in gear that's lightweight, but not so lightweight that it falls apart or can't do the job.
@@profd65 By just having a quick look on the Portal I can say, the Hillebergs are much better built. But they're much more expensive, too. I indeed have never heard about them but they're noted, now. They seem to make pretty good tents. If I need a light, airy, payable but good tent, I'll remember them. But I wouldn't use the Portal 2 without a footprint.
Not the best idea if you have dogs that run into the guylines lol. Still fun tho.
Lol! Yes that’s very true! 🤣 Or you walk into one at night even though you know it’s there!
I've got a red label Soulo and am looking at a Nallo 2 GT cos of more space is the Nallo 2 GT worth it or is there a better option ?
I would only buy a Hilleberg now - my Soulo made certain of that 😀
Yes, I love my Soulo too! Great piece of kit. I was also looking at buying a Kaitum GT which is a slightly bigger version of the Nallo 2 GT. I like the idea of plenty of room in the tent and in the vestibule. Only potential challenge with the Kaitum though is the amount of flat space you need to pitch it on. Fine in snow though. Happy camping. ⛺️😀
I've owned a Nallo 2 for 9 years. Highly recommend you treat your tent regularly with uv protection. A lot of the fabric on mine has gone slack. Also the Nallo 2 isn't the best tent to be stuck in for days. My next hilleberg will be dome shaped for hopefully a roomier experience.
@@williamjreed yes, good idea. UV is one of the toughest things on tents, so treating it from time to time is essential. What dome tent do you think you’ll get next?
It'd have to be a Staika with a tarp over the doorway if the Nallo 2 GT is no good or a Soulo GT !!!!! Staika GT maybe ?????
Very nice! I like your optimism on a Staika and Soulo GT. They would be good additions. 👍🏼
The price is ridiculous and they have recently increased their prices again. For this kind of money you would be expecting perfection however their not. My soulo is terrible for condensation and they leak around the zips. The ajto is also bad for this too. The company has priced themselves out in my opinion now.
The bitterness of poor quality lingers longer than the happiness of a cheap price.
So true, Dave. ⛺️👍🏼
If you enjoy bad condensation, poor venting, poorly fitted zips, and bad customer service, all at a over the top premium price get a Hilleberg !
Noisy and have tons of condensation
I think most tents in similar situations would perform the same way. They’re very good tents though.