Great review, I’ve watched your Hilleberg reviews and found them all very helpful. I’ve finally took the plunge and bought the Niak, took it on a couple of practice runs, so easy to pitch and set up, very roomy and comfortable inside, I think it will be a solid reliable shelter for me and my dog. Thank you again, love your posts 👍
Thanks OHW. I think you made a great choice. I am looking to do the PCT in a few years and the Niak will be the tent I start with at this point. After watching everyone suffer this year with cool but marginal shelters the Niak will be a winner.
Greetings from Scotland Bruce! Your video just helped me seal the deal... just purchased the Niak, and now I’m super excited about delivery day (next week). I’ve watched most of your Hilliberg videos and have swung between Rogan, Enan, Akto, Allak, Niak, back to Rogan, and then finally.... Niak! I’m going to love it’s light weight / space for one person. Thanks Bruce, you are very watchable on TH-cam, even my wife (who has no time for camping videos) enjoys watching your stuff :-)
Thanks Paul. And thank you wife too. I am really lucky to have access to the Hilleberg gear, and like you are stating, it makes picking one very hard. I am over in the states and we are very lightweight oriented so I love the lighter Hillies too. And they are all built so tough, way stronger than the usual over here in my opinion. If I were to pick a tent between a Niak, a BA Copper Spur, or a Nemo, or an MSR or the like, I would bet my life on the Hilleberg every time. We just don't have the open areas like you do in Scotland. Lots of protection over here. I really need to come over and experience the beautiful unprotected hills over there. I am sure I would learn a lot.
Great review and clear explanation of the features. I have just purchased a Niak . For the same weight and pack size , I have more headroom and space than my previous Akto
I have to make a decision. An Unna or a Niak. I like having a four season tent that I can use a mesh tent in for summer and even ventilate some extra, If bad weather strikes I can pull all outer tent weave down to the ground. But if it rains for days I will have no vestibule for wet gear. On the other hand I can bring a tarp as well. With the niak I get mesh tent option as well but have built in ventilation in the original setting. Cons - what happens in bad rains? Will the outer weave cover it? Love the quality and I don't think I'll mind carrying an extra 600 grams and my gut tells me to go with Unna but will I regret it? I am not an extreme camper. It also bothers me that the Niak is more expensive.
I would go Niak. The Unna is great but I feel it is made for climbers that have little pitch space and need a solid tent. Heavy rains will be fine in the Niak, even a little spatter won't make it in most likely. I have a few tents like this and the rain is not a problem.
I did wonder about summer bugs able to fly in under the ventilation openings at either end. They wouldn’t trouble you within the mesh, but if using the vestibule perhaps?
General Zod is gonna be so miffed Hilleberg stole his jumpsuit material!! :D Excellent video as usual Bruce. So informative. I hope you enjoy taking it out and giving it it's first night out. Thanks amigo Thom
I do understand the Zod reference. Does that date us....a lot? I really like the freestanding for sure around here. So many times the ground is really hard or a rock so this should be a great option. I am thinking it will be an awesome tent for hunting season this fall. That and a tarp I should be pretty happy out in the open wilderness where I go.
Excellent review Bruce, love the backdrop to the video, lakes, trees and mountains. These tents are a real option I'm considering buying one to be honest.
Thanks Tim. This is one that I would get easily over the whole selection. I don't have to deal with as much wind as you though, but we all know it would take a lot.
Bruce, you did it man. You got the Niak. I asked Hilleberg to allow you to take it for a test run, and I know you were knocking on their door as well. I'm really impressed you pulled it off. The tent really looks fantastic. You can also created a shade cover with the vestibule door by propping it up with a walking pole. I wonder if this tent is going to replace any of the other tents in the Hilleberg line?
I am glad to finally get it. I decided to just swing in and grab it. They do so much business out of a pretty small space and small staff that any disruption stops the momentum they like to keep. It really is amazing how much they turn around there. I love the shade option you brought up. Now I would love to get the Stalon. Not really in my arena, but how fun to set one up. I haven't heard anything being dropped, but some neat ideas on the horizon.
Great video! Please tell me how the tent is kept in the wind, because it has decent cutouts in the center at the bottom for good ventilation. And what about the draft, is it not very cold in it? Confused by the grid at the entrance at the very bottom
Hi Igor. Yes this is in the Yellow line, which maximizes air movement to keep condensation to a minimum, and to decrease weight. It comes standard with an inner tent, basically a tent in a tent, so drafts would be almost non-existent. You can also get a kit and just use the inner if it is really hot and no rain is expected, even though it is treated and would be fine in a light mist. Most of my non-Hilleberg tents have a full mesh inner, which you can get for the Niak, so I don't really rely on my tent to keep me warm really. I depend on my sleep system for that.
Nice show case. Certainly considering this tent for solo wild camp applications. I already own a Tarra which we use for hiking trips with my better half. Obviously the Tarra is too heavy for one person to lug any distance.. At 1.5kg a real contender... Thank you for posting..
Thanks Nifty. Love the Tarra and have some friends who use theirs a lot up on Mt. Rainier. The Niak is the most popular video of my Hilleberg line. Tough light little tent.
The first time you have to set up a tent, and then a fly on top of it, while it's storming, you'll appreciate the Hilleberg concept of the tent being attached to the fly and both going up at the same time.
Pitching the tent & fly simultaneously is THE reason why I'm interested in Hilleberg. My present tent I have to pitch the inner & then put the fly on top which can be a real struggle if there are gusty winds.
Hi! How does that material last if pitched for long periods in direct sunlight? Would one have to take the tent down every day. Is it very susceptible to UV rays? Thanks for posting this video!
UV is the killer of all in my opinion. I have seen Hilleberg tents that were set up for extended amounts of time in Alaska and they did better than a lot of other pieces of gear, but then there were pieces like the pole sleeves that finally succumbed to fail. And that was a tent that was 13 years old. Knowing that you may be set in a spot in the sun for a while, I would personally do a sacrificial tarp for when you are set up like that. We have a product call Tyvek that is a super lightweight house wrap that is waterproof and breathable and super durable that I would use. I have Kelty tarps that I use in my yard hammock setups that will last a couple months, but will die because of UV in that time period.
Have had my Hillebergs tent for 20 years (my fathers from the start). We used it about 3 times a year (so not that mutch maby) for 3-5 days on eatch trip (2 out of 3 of those trips in summertime). Its still as new, have not seen any big things, no prob. But, how the Swedish summer compaires to your summer conditions I don't know... The tent has never failed and bean throu some really tuff weather and storms. Best tent there is in my book. We also use them (The Keron 4 person) in the Swedish military as patrol-tents, and there they see extensive use and a lot of praise! (Im in the Swedish Royal Marines myself and we have them, and we love them)
Excellent review my brother! Absolutely love some of the newer materials that are coming out... ultralight, yet bombproof... hard to beat that :) Happy Trails.... -John
Thanks John. The fabric is almost not believable to say it would hold up to anything but we know different. Always great to have you comment. You are to blame specifically for the reason I started making videos by the way. All your fault. Take care Bruce
+Nature Calls pack stays in the porch with me close to the door with a few bits and pieces by the far wall! the only slight fault i found was when opening the outer door from inside when its wet, the door falls back towards the inner dripping water into the inner tent. taking care when opening stops this though! Best regards!
Great info. I can see the door issue. Just like most of my american tents. If they could incorporate a pole like the Akto to hold out the door that would be awesome.
@@MrHotdog182 I find this happens on my Allak too, dripping into the vestibule. I think only a vertical door will avoid this as with Unna or a couple of their black label GTs. But I did wonder on the Niak whether if you unzip it from the top there’d be enough of a gap to step through carefully without moisture going everywhere?
Good review that Bruce. Looks awesome. Nice and roomy. I was torn about that new fabric but having seen it on the flesh I like it. I'm considering a staika for the coming winter. I have a disease lol. Thanks for that review. Atb.
I really like the Staika. Did you see that video with the guy who was just named sportsman of the year in europe or something like that. He uses the Allak, smaller Staika, and would open up both doors and undo the inner so he could work under cover on his kayak. So awesome.
It is really close to what we see here a lot in the states. I just love the materials and craftsmanship so much. That is the selling point over something made in the US. Need to get my hands on some of the US stuff.
I agree. This has a ton of room that I always want in a one person, but the vestibule on the Ena is better. An Enan this size would be awesome. But then again I like freestanding. So a Enan that is freestanding that is the size of a Niak I would be happy.
+Nature Calls Freestanding is great and the combination of light weight and strength is unbeatable. The double pole option would be great for any Autumn gales. Take care mate.
Thanks John. I have played with those samples and they are impossible to tear. I am trying to get some bigger samples to do some serious tests someday.
the Akto is great although sometimes feels a bit small compared with my other tent , a much less expensive Vango Banshee 300. Of course there is always a trade off between weight and space. I guess it comes down to what your needs are. Hilleberg are the best in my book, such fine quality and dependability
Thanks John. It is really fun to be able to play with these tents. I think I learn a lot, and know where the top end is. I have a wide collection and a lot would do fine, but for a real nasty weather situation, I would be in one of these easy.
I am 6 feet, Hilleberg makes all their tents to fit one of the Hilleberg boys that is 6'4" though if that helps. I fit great in this tent. Some of the tents that slope down at the feet I will have some touch if I use a tall pad and a winter bag though.
This one is right on that edge. Super light material, glad it is the Kerlon. I haven't played with a material that thin that I would put up against a big wind storm. We will see if that PCT tarp holds. I am curious. It has made it about a third of California now.
He isn't filming nithe and his tailgate have been doing live chats from the trail on Facebook that are awesome. His Facebook is Hadley Kanhike. Ask them questions live. They have been doing them at least once a week
Do you know if there is any scientific research done on temperature differences between their 3 season and 4 season tents. Sleeping bags have ISO ratings etc... I know there are a lot of variables like wind and the 4 season ones outer comes down to ground level which could potentially make a difference. But which actually holds heat better at below zero% and to what degree difference. Looking at the Niak and the Soulo specifically. Thanks for your reviews :).
Yes for sure that dark color would cook pretty good. I have been enjoying the sand color, or coyote brown in my opinion the most, for where I live in the northwest. The dark green seems to be pretty popular in Europe like Scotland and the northern areas. The color is mainly for the hunters in Alaska who are big fans of the brand. The red seems to be the most popular with the explorer types up in the snow. This is probably my favorite one person tent really, and it can be used without the inner which is nice too for super light. I am a tarp person and the Niak just pole only is hard to beat for keeping you really safe in ultra light config. Now you have me thinking. Must go try that now.
@@naturecallsoutdoors Bruce can I just ask about midges and other bugs?! Have you found the scalloped side vents allow bugs to come into the vestibule where you might want to cook if the weather’s bad outside? In Scotland in August the midges can be everywhere and sanctuary is needed!
Looks like an awesome tent. But I'm not sure that is was Hilleberg that came up with the idea of a double-wall tent that is attached to the upper layer. I used a tent with the same system in the 80ies and it was no Hilleberg. But maybe I'm wrong. Cheers, Marc
I have been trying to get this tent for a while. I love how they just made a great big one person. I usually get 2 persons or bigger nowadays. I am sure you saw a lot of that style over there for a while. Hilleberg got the recognition for the first commercially made version in 1973, but like most things, not too many new ideas really. i think the native americans did double wall in the tepee.
Great tent and weight ratio.. However my take is if your going to invest in a quality tent like a Hilleburg you may as well get a 4 season model... I have a Black label Tarra for 2 person winter camps . Definitely looking at a Allak 2 for solo trips...A little more weight but total peace of mind ... Great channel awesome reviews and demos... Subbed.
Thanks for watching and the input. The Tarra is a beautiful tent and I don't see anything close to it even in the Hillie line for overall bad ass tent. I love the Allaks a lot. Trivia for you, the Niak video is one of my top 3 videos.
The interior is 120cm by 220cm if that helps. They do build for one of the Hillebergs that I think is 6'3" hilleberg.com/eng/tent/yellow-label-tents/niak/
It is pretty dark. I know Hilleberg was a little shocked at how dark it was. I agree on the pole socks, until I started with the Hillebergs. They are really nice and not what other tents use. You can go pretty quick with it.
Really neat to see where they went on this one. Lots for ventilation really. The one tie-out opposite the door pulled way out. Fun fabric too. Felt like something in the .7 oz range.
The Hilleberg tents have been out in the weather for decades now. Of course the fabric and treatments are even better now. Depending on where you go, around here pollution is a problem, I only wipe it down every once in a while with a wet rag. The Niak is part of the Yellow label line. The Yellow labels outer doesn't come all the way down to the ground like the red or black label so you get a lot of ventilation, and on the backside you can add even more. The inner tent is made of breathable and has more bug net. I find that they are as good if not better than most tents. The Niak is a great tent.
Are there places inside the tent where you could tie in a inner insulating cover? I saw a homeless man make an insert for his tent out of that foil bubble stuff they use in car widows. Using tape and these zippers used for construction sites to create doors in plastic sheeting. I ask him about it and he said all he had to do was use two hand warmers in his tent and he was nice and warm. That blew my mind! So I thought I would share what I learned. Cheers!
Thanks Jim, must have been real interesting hearing about what he does. Never know where ideas come from. From what I have learned in modern backpacking the tent is just a protective structure really. Heat and insulation really must come from the body, so clothing as the first insulator, then sleeping pad like a high R-value, then sleeping bag with a good loft. The tent will add some warmth, but not enough to help you survive really in my opinion.
I thought about that so I designed a pop up tent that has azdel walls that fold up and down and swivel lock into place with frameless windows and a door. It can be folded up and put on top of a car or in the bed of a truck. Two man carry one man deployed with no tools.
I have a modular pop up shelter design that can house fifty people easy and can be carried by a single truck. Two men can move them and single person set up with no tools required. A very cool design.
Now this is a nice tent Bruce. Does the color make it very warm?? That is the first question that popped up in my head. I was watching it and going on the details like the stakes I guessed it would be expensive. Checked out your amazon link and I guess I was right. But still it is a specialized tent. High end materials etc. So I understand the price. Great show and tell. Cheers Mark.
The Hilleberg company does make the higher end for sure and back it up with a lifetime guarantee. So I wouldn't have a big issue with it personally. I have had tents from other companies that are about the same price but the Hilleberg name brings it up immediately. The dark green would bake in the sun, they do make a coyote brown and red versions. They seem to have concentrated on mainly in the areas where a warm tent would be a benefit. Thanks a lot for watching Mark.
Is this the same as the current Niak listed as a 2 person tent? Aprox 47" x 86" footprint? Thank you for the videos. I'm looking for a tent this size that offers really nice feet and face clearance not offered by my current tent (Zpacks Duplex)
Hi Adam. Yes it is the Niak 2 person. They did refer to it as 1.5 for a while. You will be amazed if you get one. The fabric is so thin but super strong.
Yes, I have an 11oz tarp for that. But if you are thinking tent and are looking at Zpacks Duplex at 19oz, then add 15oz for the trekking poles (weight of the most used poles last year on the thru trails) then add 3 oz for stakes that would bring it to 37oz. Now work backwards from the package weight of the Niak of 60oz, subtract to match the Duplex, like less stakes and guylines (which the Niak comes with a lot) less the repair kit, and then calculate the weight of the poles to trekking pole weight, I would bet you would be within a few ounces really.
They design them around one of the Hillebergs that is 6'4" and give him room. I will put the foot end of all my tents on the leeward side of the wind now if I think condensation will be an issue so the wind won't press the outer onto the inner. Other than that work the venting as much as you can. The Niak has a way to lift the outer on the side opposite the vesti that a lot of folks don't know about and it is a big help.
Also, from what I’ve read elsewhere, the bath tub floor of the Niak is exposed to blown rain so it’s a lot taller than in their fully enclosed four season tents. No moisture can pass through it so I think your sleeping bag would be fine.
Nature Calls Backpacking it is just going to be me in it so I’m leaning towards the Niak but I imagine you could get some nice cross ventilation with the Rogen. Thankfully I have plenty of time to decide and even though the green is very dark I really like it after seeing plenty of pictures of it.
@@blkcpdconure I’ve seen other videos and you can hook the other half to the peg and roll back the left side instead. However the inner door hinges on the left side so to exit on the left you’d need to open the inner door all the way, whereas on the right side I think you can get access with inner door unzipped only half way.
Hey Bruce, thanks for the nice reviews, really helpful! I'm planning a trip to Norway (North and westcoast) - do you think this tent will manage the wind and the rain during summer? Kind regards
Thanks I appreciate the encouragement. I think the Niak would be an awesome tent for what you are undertaking. Wish I was going with you. It would be tight but doable for a close couple, but very roomy for one and that is a huge selling point. If you could I would get the mesh inner as well for any of the hotter times. That is what I am used to where I live and see the other inner as more of a spring/fall application. Have a great time. Let us know how it goes, or better yet video it. Take care, Bruce
Nature Calls thank you very much! I think, i decided then, after a whole day trying out Hillebergs at the store ^^ I will be by bike and, well, I maybe will do it to the arctic circle and I will start in early spring here in Germany, so I'm happy about everything that keeps me warm on a 3-season-tent. Personnel at the store recommended going with a 4-season eg Staika or Allak. Thats why I'm a little bit overcautious - but finally sure to have found the right solution. thank you again! I indeed did think about catching my journey on video ... but not quite sure about it yet. nevertheless I'll write again if I keep it in mind! Cheers!
Have you used the Niak in high winds? I'm going to be world traveling for several years. I want to go light weight and good quality and use the tent in many situations. I need to pack small so I can take my small pack as a carry-on. I also want enough room should I in bad weather need to stay in the tent for several days. I like the ocean and think of camping along like the coast of Argentina etc. and maybe have high winds sometimes. I was camping at Big Sur coast of California and constant like 30mph winds for several days. I wonder how the Niak would hold up in that situation. Thanks!
It will handle the 30mph winds fine. The materials used are top notch and the guy points are about as perfect a set up as possible for that. Guy out technique is a big factor I think
Hi! Thanks for a very helpful comment as it comes from such experience. What do you think of durability, setting up many times? I might even try to travel with nomadic people of the Sahara Desert too, or pitch on the coast of Argentina, and in the Amazon jungle. Also, are there any tricks you know where one could protect it from UV rays in areas where there's no "shade" and in one spot for extended period where I don't want to take it down every day to protect it from the sun? Tents have a foot but you'd think there's a way to have a UV toupee! I was thinking of lower cost something that would absorb the UV damage. Your videos are a vital influence and really appreciate them as this is a big decision for me. Thanks!
The Niak is in the 3-season group, pretty strong though, just as strong as some of my other 4 season non-Hilleberg tents. Price is relative for these. They have a lifetime guarantee and people have had them for decades. The old invest cheap theory I guess.
i know 3 season have 2 walls and 4 have 1 but alot of 4 walls cannot handle the rain how do u feel about this tent in rain ? i am looking for a good all around tent im curious about that because i dont have alot of money i can only do 1 thing i need to make the right choice . what is the main thing between 3 and 4 season ? is the 4 stronger poles but 1 wall and 3 more water proof but less weight ? im sorry im ignorant on it
Most tents I would say have 2 walls, an inner and an outer. There are single wall tents like Hillebergs Rajd as well, but not as many. 4 season tents would have the fabric that is tougher/thicker. Hilleberg has the Red and Black label, with Black being the toughest. 4 Season would also deal with more extreme elements like driving rain, blizzards and super high winds. Most will have 3 or more poles that go from the ground, across to the the ground on another side. The Guylines would also be more abundant and come from actual structural points. The outer tent would go all the way to the ground to keep out the weather. The inner would also be fabric that has a durable water repellent treatment. The doors would have the ability to be unzipped leaving a mesh for bugs. The venting of 4 season tents take all that into account in design. 3 season would make every effort to take a 4 season tent and lighten it up. Lighter fabric, lighter mesh, zippers, guylines, and probably make design changes that will also lighten the load. Luckily at the same time will usually make the ventilation much better. The inner would most likely be all mesh. In Europe you will see a lot of tents like Hilleberg that have the inner attached to the outer so it goes up all at once. In the US you will see the lightest tents most likely, but the inner goes up, then the outer, called a rain fly can be put on if necessary. Guylines are really not as structural and poles are usually smaller in diameter. Weight is everything. I would really assess when, where and how heavy you can handle. Let me know. What area in the world do you live? When would you do most of your tenting? How far would you hike? Would you gain a lot of elevation? Is it mainly windy, rainy, snowy?
That may be a whole new angle. I lived 3 months in a tent and I had to utilize a tarp over the tent. I found that was a very effective way to make tent life very nice. If you go that route than a Kelty tent or similar would do fine. The tarp could be something fairly cheap that you replace, or something like a Hilleberg tarp that would last. Will you be in one spot? How much room do you need? I have a ton of videos on tarps if you get a chance.
It does look black but very dark green. Hunters and people looking to mesh with a dark forest usually go for the green ones. Red is used by the snow mountaineering type, and the new Sand is very popular.
I suppose, and there are lower tents out there. Seems there is a balance for head height in design these days. And the Hilleberg son they use is like 6'4" so all their tents accommodate him apparently.
No kidding. Not a summer color. The inner alone with the pole kit would be great though. Options are there. And so are my other tents that are very much summer oriented.
It is pretty standard and I may have taken a long time. But it is basically just like any rectangular, two pole, one vestibule tent with a connected inner.
I agree, would probably go for the sand color if you are in a hot area. They also make red that is for the snow bound explorers to. The green is oriented to the hunters.
I agree, however I've seen beduines in the desert living in black tents. I assume that they wouldn't choose black cloth if white or light brown was better (?).
See you are one of those types that has to show off about being UL. It really isn't impressive. This Hilleberg tent is lightweight, not UL. Per many who like to define things in this community, lightweight is sub 20lbs, or now that UL is around, lightweight is somewhere between 12-20 lbs. This tent is 3lbs 12oz with everything, bring it apples to apples it is more like a straight 3 lbs compared to a BA tent. But now put it in some serious weather, like winds that hit 60 and up, I would rather be in a Hilleberg. Yes I have been in a BA style tent in that kind of weather and they don't fare well, and I just saw a video of BackpackingLight where he was in a UL tent and had to bail. I have UL set ups all the way to normal gear setups. I don't try and show off though.
@@naturecallsoutdoors no ne was showing off.. I was just saying that 3lbs for a tent is not lightweight, and obviously not UL. A 12lb base weight although not heavy over the years still is heavy. This tent is a "normal setup" your not up to date with the latest gear, your showing out dated equipment or equipment that's best for the out of shape weekend warrior
All hille tents weigh a ton the fabric isnt that hardcore really i can buy it per meter from germany . the samples they send out include a bit of old ripstop nylon which no one uses any more just to make it look like there fabric is so much better. Its just silnylon modern fabrics have moved on since then cuben , silpoly and sil pu hybrid fabrics are just as good if not better. Also price wise they are way overpriced by Factor of 10 there markups would be in the region of 100 to 150% easy ( have worked in the outdoor industry in wholesale as well as manufacturer) they are good tents just heavy and over hyped.
Now that is how you review a tent ladies and gentlemen.
Great review, I’ve watched your Hilleberg reviews and found them all very helpful. I’ve finally took the plunge and bought the Niak, took it on a couple of practice runs, so easy to pitch and set up, very roomy and comfortable inside, I think it will be a solid reliable shelter for me and my dog.
Thank you again, love your posts 👍
Thanks OHW. I think you made a great choice. I am looking to do the PCT in a few years and the Niak will be the tent I start with at this point. After watching everyone suffer this year with cool but marginal shelters the Niak will be a winner.
Greetings from Scotland Bruce! Your video just helped me seal the deal... just purchased the Niak, and now I’m super excited about delivery day (next week). I’ve watched most of your Hilliberg videos and have swung between Rogan, Enan, Akto, Allak, Niak, back to Rogan, and then finally.... Niak! I’m going to love it’s light weight / space for one person. Thanks Bruce, you are very watchable on TH-cam, even my wife (who has no time for camping videos) enjoys watching your stuff :-)
Thanks Paul. And thank you wife too. I am really lucky to have access to the Hilleberg gear, and like you are stating, it makes picking one very hard. I am over in the states and we are very lightweight oriented so I love the lighter Hillies too. And they are all built so tough, way stronger than the usual over here in my opinion. If I were to pick a tent between a Niak, a BA Copper Spur, or a Nemo, or an MSR or the like, I would bet my life on the Hilleberg every time. We just don't have the open areas like you do in Scotland. Lots of protection over here. I really need to come over and experience the beautiful unprotected hills over there. I am sure I would learn a lot.
Awesome gear. Everything I've seen you do with Hilleberg is top shelf quality. Great set-up and product review.
Thanks, I am super lucky to have access to this quality. Always fun to handle one of the top.
Great review and clear explanation of the features.
I have just purchased a Niak .
For the same weight and pack size , I have more headroom and space than my previous Akto
I have to make a decision. An Unna or a Niak. I like having a four season tent that I can use a mesh tent in for summer and even ventilate some extra, If bad weather strikes I can pull all outer tent weave down to the ground. But if it rains for days I will have no vestibule for wet gear. On the other hand I can bring a tarp as well. With the niak I get mesh tent option as well but have built in ventilation in the original setting. Cons - what happens in bad rains? Will the outer weave cover it? Love the quality and I don't think I'll mind carrying an extra 600 grams and my gut tells me to go with Unna but will I regret it? I am not an extreme camper. It also bothers me that the Niak is more expensive.
I would go Niak. The Unna is great but I feel it is made for climbers that have little pitch space and need a solid tent. Heavy rains will be fine in the Niak, even a little spatter won't make it in most likely. I have a few tents like this and the rain is not a problem.
I did wonder about summer bugs able to fly in under the ventilation openings at either end. They wouldn’t trouble you within the mesh, but if using the vestibule perhaps?
General Zod is gonna be so miffed Hilleberg stole his jumpsuit material!! :D
Excellent video as usual Bruce. So informative.
I hope you enjoy taking it out and giving it it's first night out.
Thanks amigo
Thom
I do understand the Zod reference. Does that date us....a lot? I really like the freestanding for sure around here. So many times the ground is really hard or a rock so this should be a great option. I am thinking it will be an awesome tent for hunting season this fall. That and a tarp I should be pretty happy out in the open wilderness where I go.
Excellent review Bruce, love the backdrop to the video, lakes, trees and mountains. These tents are a real option I'm considering buying one to be honest.
Thanks Tim. This is one that I would get easily over the whole selection. I don't have to deal with as much wind as you though, but we all know it would take a lot.
Bruce, you did it man. You got the Niak. I asked Hilleberg to allow you to take it for a test run, and I know you were knocking on their door as well. I'm really impressed you pulled it off. The tent really looks fantastic. You can also created a shade cover with the vestibule door by propping it up with a walking pole. I wonder if this tent is going to replace any of the other tents in the Hilleberg line?
I am glad to finally get it. I decided to just swing in and grab it. They do so much business out of a pretty small space and small staff that any disruption stops the momentum they like to keep. It really is amazing how much they turn around there. I love the shade option you brought up. Now I would love to get the Stalon. Not really in my arena, but how fun to set one up. I haven't heard anything being dropped, but some neat ideas on the horizon.
Great video! Please tell me how the tent is kept in the wind, because it has decent cutouts in the center at the bottom for good ventilation.
And what about the draft, is it not very cold in it? Confused by the grid at the entrance at the very bottom
Hi Igor. Yes this is in the Yellow line, which maximizes air movement to keep condensation to a minimum, and to decrease weight. It comes standard with an inner tent, basically a tent in a tent, so drafts would be almost non-existent. You can also get a kit and just use the inner if it is really hot and no rain is expected, even though it is treated and would be fine in a light mist. Most of my non-Hilleberg tents have a full mesh inner, which you can get for the Niak, so I don't really rely on my tent to keep me warm really. I depend on my sleep system for that.
Nice show case. Certainly considering this tent for solo wild camp applications. I already own a Tarra which we use for hiking trips with my better half. Obviously the Tarra is too heavy for one person to lug any distance.. At 1.5kg a real contender... Thank you for posting..
Thanks Nifty. Love the Tarra and have some friends who use theirs a lot up on Mt. Rainier. The Niak is the most popular video of my Hilleberg line. Tough light little tent.
I spent 10 months in a 52.00 wall Mart one man tent, severe weather, rain, snow, gale force winds in the Pacific northwest..
worked just fine.
That is great. Especially up here in the PNW. It has been a fun winter too. Hope to see you on the trails someday no matter what gear you carry.
The first time you have to set up a tent, and then a fly on top of it, while it's storming, you'll appreciate the Hilleberg concept of the tent being attached to the fly and both going up at the same time.
Yes. I agree. I can't wait to try out the Anaris to see how that goes.
Yes! This is why I’m looking at a Hilleberg so I can utilise this feature.
Pitching the tent & fly simultaneously is THE reason why I'm interested in Hilleberg. My present tent I have to pitch the inner & then put the fly on top which can be a real struggle if there are gusty winds.
I’m looking for a nice little tent to put in my motorcycle for extended trips. This looks to be perfect!
I agree. I would probably use this tent when I do the PCT in a few years. If you have a tarp to add to the set up you would be sitting sweet.
I use an msr hubba hubba nx it's fantastic and designed to fit in motorbike panniers, I use mine on motorbike trips all over Europe
Hi! How does that material last if pitched for long periods in direct sunlight? Would one have to take the tent down every day. Is it very susceptible to UV rays? Thanks for posting this video!
UV is the killer of all in my opinion. I have seen Hilleberg tents that were set up for extended amounts of time in Alaska and they did better than a lot of other pieces of gear, but then there were pieces like the pole sleeves that finally succumbed to fail. And that was a tent that was 13 years old. Knowing that you may be set in a spot in the sun for a while, I would personally do a sacrificial tarp for when you are set up like that. We have a product call Tyvek that is a super lightweight house wrap that is waterproof and breathable and super durable that I would use. I have Kelty tarps that I use in my yard hammock setups that will last a couple months, but will die because of UV in that time period.
Have had my Hillebergs tent for 20 years (my fathers from the start). We used it about 3 times a year (so not that mutch maby) for 3-5 days on eatch trip (2 out of 3 of those trips in summertime). Its still as new, have not seen any big things, no prob.
But, how the Swedish summer compaires to your summer conditions I don't know...
The tent has never failed and bean throu some really tuff weather and storms.
Best tent there is in my book.
We also use them (The Keron 4 person) in the Swedish military as patrol-tents, and there they see extensive use and a lot of praise!
(Im in the Swedish Royal Marines myself and we have them, and we love them)
Nice review, thanks for showing us around the Niak. ATB Roger & Diane
Thanks you two. Great Hilleberg fans that you are. Nothing does better advertising than you beautiful videos.
Excellent review my brother! Absolutely love some of the newer materials that are coming out... ultralight, yet bombproof... hard to beat that :)
Happy Trails.... -John
Thanks John. The fabric is almost not believable to say it would hold up to anything but we know different. Always great to have you comment. You are to blame specifically for the reason I started making videos by the way. All your fault.
Take care
Bruce
Nice in depth review there! iv got the same and used it on 2 trips so far, great tent!
Thanks. How have you been finding it. Do you sleep next to the door, gear against the wall, or another way?
+Nature Calls pack stays in the porch with me close to the door with a few bits and pieces by the far wall! the only slight fault i found was when opening the outer door from inside when its wet, the door falls back towards the inner dripping water into the inner tent. taking care when opening stops this though! Best regards!
Great info. I can see the door issue. Just like most of my american tents. If they could incorporate a pole like the Akto to hold out the door that would be awesome.
@@MrHotdog182 I find this happens on my Allak too, dripping into the vestibule. I think only a vertical door will avoid this as with Unna or a couple of their black label GTs. But I did wonder on the Niak whether if you unzip it from the top there’d be enough of a gap to step through carefully without moisture going everywhere?
Great looking tent.
Thanks for the video Bruce
Thanks Mark. I love tents obviously. More I am intrigued by the designs. Helps me learn.
Good review that Bruce. Looks awesome. Nice and roomy. I was torn about that new fabric but having seen it on the flesh I like it. I'm considering a staika for the coming winter.
I have a disease lol. Thanks for that review. Atb.
I really like the Staika. Did you see that video with the guy who was just named sportsman of the year in europe or something like that. He uses the Allak, smaller Staika, and would open up both doors and undo the inner so he could work under cover on his kayak. So awesome.
+Nature Calls I saw that one where Petra meets Will Copestake, a fellow countryman of mine.
Now that's nice, 3 season tent can't beat that!!
It is really close to what we see here a lot in the states. I just love the materials and craftsmanship so much. That is the selling point over something made in the US. Need to get my hands on some of the US stuff.
Great review Bruce, definitely a contender for three seasons that Niak. Cheers.
I agree. This has a ton of room that I always want in a one person, but the vestibule on the Ena is better. An Enan this size would be awesome. But then again I like freestanding. So a Enan that is freestanding that is the size of a Niak I would be happy.
+Nature Calls Freestanding is great and the combination of light weight and strength is unbeatable. The double pole option would be great for any Autumn gales. Take care mate.
request Hilleberg send you a catalogue via their website, includes samples of kerlon fabrics used in outers, it really cant be torn . good review btw
Thanks John. I have played with those samples and they are impossible to tear. I am trying to get some bigger samples to do some serious tests someday.
the Akto is great although sometimes feels a bit small compared with my other tent , a much less expensive Vango Banshee 300. Of course there is always a trade off between weight and space. I guess it comes down to what your needs are. Hilleberg are the best in my book, such fine quality and dependability
I've torn my hillberg..it definately can be torn, I had to sew up 16 inches of a rip where someone tripped over a guy line.
That is an awesome backpacking tent Bruce. Thanks for sharing atb John
Thanks John. It is really fun to be able to play with these tents. I think I learn a lot, and know where the top end is. I have a wide collection and a lot would do fine, but for a real nasty weather situation, I would be in one of these easy.
I was amazed how light it was with a decent amount of room and decent stakes a poles
Thx for these Hilleberg reviews! Btw how tall are you? If im 6.2 (189 cm) will this be to small?
I am 6 feet, Hilleberg makes all their tents to fit one of the Hilleberg boys that is 6'4" though if that helps. I fit great in this tent. Some of the tents that slope down at the feet I will have some touch if I use a tall pad and a winter bag though.
@@naturecallsoutdoors Thanks for the answer!
Very nice setup video Bruce! Hilleberg makes some bomb proof shelters 👍
This one is right on that edge. Super light material, glad it is the Kerlon. I haven't played with a material that thin that I would put up against a big wind storm. We will see if that PCT tarp holds. I am curious. It has made it about a third of California now.
Nature Calls Hey Bruce, does the thru hiker have a YT channel? I'm not sure if I'm following him.
He isn't filming nithe and his tailgate have been doing live chats from the trail on Facebook that are awesome. His Facebook is Hadley Kanhike. Ask them questions live. They have been doing them at least once a week
Do you know if there is any scientific research done on temperature differences between their 3 season and 4 season tents. Sleeping bags have ISO ratings etc... I know there are a lot of variables like wind and the 4 season ones outer comes down to ground level which could potentially make a difference. But which actually holds heat better at below zero% and to what degree difference. Looking at the Niak and the Soulo specifically. Thanks for your reviews :).
You do really good reviews on tents and tarps. You cover it all Bruce , thanks.
I was curious on price but it was unavailable on your Amazon account.
Hi Bryan. They are in the$750 range. I am lucky to have access to the Hilleberg gear for sure.
The black rain fly must make the interior toasty in the strong sunlight.
Still it looks like a good tent.
Yes for sure that dark color would cook pretty good. I have been enjoying the sand color, or coyote brown in my opinion the most, for where I live in the northwest. The dark green seems to be pretty popular in Europe like Scotland and the northern areas. The color is mainly for the hunters in Alaska who are big fans of the brand. The red seems to be the most popular with the explorer types up in the snow. This is probably my favorite one person tent really, and it can be used without the inner which is nice too for super light. I am a tarp person and the Niak just pole only is hard to beat for keeping you really safe in ultra light config. Now you have me thinking. Must go try that now.
@@naturecallsoutdoors Bruce can I just ask about midges and other bugs?! Have you found the scalloped side vents allow bugs to come into the vestibule where you might want to cook if the weather’s bad outside? In Scotland in August the midges can be everywhere and sanctuary is needed!
Looks like an awesome tent. But I'm not sure that is was Hilleberg that came up with the idea of a double-wall tent that is attached to the upper layer. I used a tent with the same system in the 80ies and it was no Hilleberg. But maybe I'm wrong. Cheers, Marc
I have been trying to get this tent for a while. I love how they just made a great big one person. I usually get 2 persons or bigger nowadays. I am sure you saw a lot of that style over there for a while. Hilleberg got the recognition for the first commercially made version in 1973, but like most things, not too many new ideas really. i think the native americans did double wall in the tepee.
Oh 1973, thanks for the info, I guess I used ripp-off tents back in the 80ies, lol
+Scouting Free Lol, I think we all did.
Scouting Free fjallraven invented that tent design.
Glen Pike
Thanks for the info. Cheers, Marc
Great tent and weight ratio.. However my take is if your going to invest in a quality tent like a Hilleburg you may as well get a 4 season model... I have a Black label Tarra for 2 person winter camps . Definitely looking at a Allak 2 for solo trips...A little more weight but total peace of mind ... Great channel awesome reviews and demos... Subbed.
Thanks for watching and the input. The Tarra is a beautiful tent and I don't see anything close to it even in the Hillie line for overall bad ass tent. I love the Allaks a lot. Trivia for you, the Niak video is one of my top 3 videos.
That looks like a really sweet tent. Thanks a lot for the review :)
- Martin
Thanks Martin. I only wish I had lots of time to get out in the mountains with all this great stuff. Looking forward to this year.
Awesome looking tent!
It is. I am thinking when I finally do the PCT that I would use it for part of it.
@@naturecallsoutdoors Would definitely be useful on the mountainous portions
But what are the interior dimensions? I’m 6’5”, is it big enough inside for a big guy?
The interior is 120cm by 220cm if that helps. They do build for one of the Hillebergs that I think is 6'3" hilleberg.com/eng/tent/yellow-label-tents/niak/
I like the black material for quicker dry times but I do not like the pole socks... just no quick deploy here.
It is pretty dark. I know Hilleberg was a little shocked at how dark it was. I agree on the pole socks, until I started with the Hillebergs. They are really nice and not what other tents use. You can go pretty quick with it.
Great review, love that tent, i have the unna which i also love, good to see they are making some lightweight options :)
Really neat to see where they went on this one. Lots for ventilation really. The one tie-out opposite the door pulled way out. Fun fabric too. Felt like something in the .7 oz range.
Is it honestly water proof over long term? Does the tent breath at all?
The Hilleberg tents have been out in the weather for decades now. Of course the fabric and treatments are even better now. Depending on where you go, around here pollution is a problem, I only wipe it down every once in a while with a wet rag. The Niak is part of the Yellow label line. The Yellow labels outer doesn't come all the way down to the ground like the red or black label so you get a lot of ventilation, and on the backside you can add even more. The inner tent is made of breathable and has more bug net. I find that they are as good if not better than most tents. The Niak is a great tent.
Are there places inside the tent where you could tie in a inner insulating cover? I saw a homeless man make an insert for his tent out of that foil bubble stuff they use in car widows. Using tape and these zippers used for construction sites to create doors in plastic sheeting. I ask him about it and he said all he had to do was use two hand warmers in his tent and he was nice and warm. That blew my mind! So I thought I would share what I learned. Cheers!
Thanks Jim, must have been real interesting hearing about what he does. Never know where ideas come from. From what I have learned in modern backpacking the tent is just a protective structure really. Heat and insulation really must come from the body, so clothing as the first insulator, then sleeping pad like a high R-value, then sleeping bag with a good loft. The tent will add some warmth, but not enough to help you survive really in my opinion.
I thought about that so I designed a pop up tent that has azdel walls that fold up and down and swivel lock into place with frameless windows and a door. It can be folded up and put on top of a car or in the bed of a truck. Two man carry one man deployed with no tools.
Induction low voltage solar cook top that has an induction ran Manson fan to heat the shelter. No need to burn anything.
I have been busy with designs to improve shelters.
I have a modular pop up shelter design that can house fifty people easy and can be carried by a single truck. Two men can move them and single person set up with no tools required. A very cool design.
Now this is a nice tent Bruce. Does the color make it very warm?? That is the first question that popped up in my head. I was watching it and going on the details like the stakes I guessed it would be expensive. Checked out your amazon link and I guess I was right. But still it is a specialized tent. High end materials etc. So I understand the price. Great show and tell. Cheers Mark.
The Hilleberg company does make the higher end for sure and back it up with a lifetime guarantee. So I wouldn't have a big issue with it personally. I have had tents from other companies that are about the same price but the Hilleberg name brings it up immediately. The dark green would bake in the sun, they do make a coyote brown and red versions. They seem to have concentrated on mainly in the areas where a warm tent would be a benefit. Thanks a lot for watching Mark.
Is this the same as the current Niak listed as a 2 person tent? Aprox 47" x 86" footprint? Thank you for the videos. I'm looking for a tent this size that offers really nice feet and face clearance not offered by my current tent (Zpacks Duplex)
Hi Adam. Yes it is the Niak 2 person. They did refer to it as 1.5 for a while. You will be amazed if you get one. The fabric is so thin but super strong.
Really nice tent.
A little heavy 2b a UL.
But as a basic camping tent it's right on.
Yes, I have an 11oz tarp for that. But if you are thinking tent and are looking at Zpacks Duplex at 19oz, then add 15oz for the trekking poles (weight of the most used poles last year on the thru trails) then add 3 oz for stakes that would bring it to 37oz. Now work backwards from the package weight of the Niak of 60oz, subtract to match the Duplex, like less stakes and guylines (which the Niak comes with a lot) less the repair kit, and then calculate the weight of the poles to trekking pole weight, I would bet you would be within a few ounces really.
Could you put an Army cot in there and still have room for my dog?
will it fit me???? i'm 6'2 and i want to avoid my feet touching the inner tent for condensation purposes (got a down sleepbag)
They design them around one of the Hillebergs that is 6'4" and give him room. I will put the foot end of all my tents on the leeward side of the wind now if I think condensation will be an issue so the wind won't press the outer onto the inner. Other than that work the venting as much as you can. The Niak has a way to lift the outer on the side opposite the vesti that a lot of folks don't know about and it is a big help.
Also, from what I’ve read elsewhere, the bath tub floor of the Niak is exposed to blown rain so it’s a lot taller than in their fully enclosed four season tents. No moisture can pass through it so I think your sleeping bag would be fine.
It’s going to be a difficult decision to make when it comes time to purchase a 3 season tent. Anjan 2 gt, Rogen or Niak?
For one I would go Niak, for 2 I would go Rogen, for bikepacking I would go Anjan 2 GT. If I had to chose one. I would go Rogen.
Nature Calls Backpacking it is just going to be me in it so I’m leaning towards the Niak but I imagine you could get some nice cross ventilation with the Rogen. Thankfully I have plenty of time to decide and even though the green is very dark I really like it after seeing plenty of pictures of it.
Can you choose which side of the vestibule you roll up? Are they the same size?
I know on the Rogen you could. I did that in the video. I am not remembering on the Niak, but I think you can but it isn't designed to that.
@@blkcpdconure I’ve seen other videos and you can hook the other half to the peg and roll back the left side instead. However the inner door hinges on the left side so to exit on the left you’d need to open the inner door all the way, whereas on the right side I think you can get access with inner door unzipped only half way.
Hey Bruce, thanks for the nice reviews, really helpful! I'm planning a trip to Norway (North and westcoast) - do you think this tent will manage the wind and the rain during summer? Kind regards
Thanks I appreciate the encouragement. I think the Niak would be an awesome tent for what you are undertaking. Wish I was going with you. It would be tight but doable for a close couple, but very roomy for one and that is a huge selling point. If you could I would get the mesh inner as well for any of the hotter times. That is what I am used to where I live and see the other inner as more of a spring/fall application. Have a great time. Let us know how it goes, or better yet video it. Take care, Bruce
Nature Calls thank you very much! I think, i decided then, after a whole day trying out Hillebergs at the store ^^ I will be by bike and, well, I maybe will do it to the arctic circle and I will start in early spring here in Germany, so I'm happy about everything that keeps me warm on a 3-season-tent. Personnel at the store recommended going with a 4-season eg Staika or Allak. Thats why I'm a little bit overcautious - but finally sure to have found the right solution. thank you again! I indeed did think about catching my journey on video ... but not quite sure about it yet. nevertheless I'll write again if I keep it in mind! Cheers!
Have a great time. I was doing some video work on the Allak today. Great tent as well.
Black. Exelent for sunny days..
Yep that is a dark green/black. I think the tan would be the pick for this model.
I really like this tent and the weight.
There may be lighter, but nothing I would want in a nasty weather episode. This could fit you and you daughter, and no bugs.
I think she wants to go back when it gets a little colder (no bugs).
Have you used the Niak in high winds? I'm going to be world traveling for several years. I want to go light weight and good quality and use the tent in many situations. I need to pack small so I can take my small pack as a carry-on. I also want enough room should I in bad weather need to stay in the tent for several days. I like the ocean and think of camping along like the coast of Argentina etc. and maybe have high winds sometimes. I was camping at Big Sur coast of California and constant like 30mph winds for several days. I wonder how the Niak would hold up in that situation. Thanks!
It will handle the 30mph winds fine. The materials used are top notch and the guy points are about as perfect a set up as possible for that. Guy out technique is a big factor I think
Hi! Thanks for a very helpful comment as it comes from such experience. What do you think of durability, setting up many times? I might even try to travel with nomadic people of the Sahara Desert too, or pitch on the coast of Argentina, and in the Amazon jungle. Also, are there any tricks you know where one could protect it from UV rays in areas where there's no "shade" and in one spot for extended period where I don't want to take it down every day to protect it from the sun? Tents have a foot but you'd think there's a way to have a UV toupee! I was thinking of lower cost something that would absorb the UV damage. Your videos are a vital influence and really appreciate them as this is a big decision for me. Thanks!
4 season? good in heavy rain ? bit pricey tho being curious thanks
The Niak is in the 3-season group, pretty strong though, just as strong as some of my other 4 season non-Hilleberg tents. Price is relative for these. They have a lifetime guarantee and people have had them for decades. The old invest cheap theory I guess.
i know 3 season have 2 walls and 4 have 1 but alot of 4 walls cannot handle the rain how do u feel about this tent in rain ? i am looking for a good all around tent im curious about that because i dont have alot of money i can only do 1 thing i need to make the right choice .
what is the main thing between 3 and 4 season ? is the 4 stronger poles but 1 wall and 3 more water proof but less weight ? im sorry im ignorant on it
Most tents I would say have 2 walls, an inner and an outer. There are single wall tents like Hillebergs Rajd as well, but not as many. 4 season tents would have the fabric that is tougher/thicker. Hilleberg has the Red and Black label, with Black being the toughest. 4 Season would also deal with more extreme elements like driving rain, blizzards and super high winds. Most will have 3 or more poles that go from the ground, across to the the ground on another side. The Guylines would also be more abundant and come from actual structural points. The outer tent would go all the way to the ground to keep out the weather. The inner would also be fabric that has a durable water repellent treatment. The doors would have the ability to be unzipped leaving a mesh for bugs. The venting of 4 season tents take all that into account in design. 3 season would make every effort to take a 4 season tent and lighten it up. Lighter fabric, lighter mesh, zippers, guylines, and probably make design changes that will also lighten the load. Luckily at the same time will usually make the ventilation much better. The inner would most likely be all mesh. In Europe you will see a lot of tents like Hilleberg that have the inner attached to the outer so it goes up all at once. In the US you will see the lightest tents most likely, but the inner goes up, then the outer, called a rain fly can be put on if necessary. Guylines are really not as structural and poles are usually smaller in diameter. Weight is everything. I would really assess when, where and how heavy you can handle. Let me know. What area in the world do you live? When would you do most of your tenting? How far would you hike? Would you gain a lot of elevation? Is it mainly windy, rainy, snowy?
i plan to live in one for some time so i need a all weather tent what would you suggest ?
That may be a whole new angle. I lived 3 months in a tent and I had to utilize a tarp over the tent. I found that was a very effective way to make tent life very nice. If you go that route than a Kelty tent or similar would do fine. The tarp could be something fairly cheap that you replace, or something like a Hilleberg tarp that would last. Will you be in one spot? How much room do you need? I have a ton of videos on tarps if you get a chance.
10:20 sorry to correct, but that was vango that came up with that idea
Nice tent but why black? That's going to absorb the heat and be super hot
It does look black but very dark green. Hunters and people looking to mesh with a dark forest usually go for the green ones. Red is used by the snow mountaineering type, and the new Sand is very popular.
might be lightweight but it seems to have some serious volume.
I suppose, and there are lower tents out there. Seems there is a balance for head height in design these days. And the Hilleberg son they use is like 6'4" so all their tents accommodate him apparently.
WHAT TENT HAS BOTH MESS AND SOLID DOORS ???
Almost all other Hilleberg tents
"gain some weight loss"...😂
I dare someone to spend more than 15min in that tent on a sunny day. It would be 300f in there with that dark green.
No kidding. Not a summer color. The inner alone with the pole kit would be great though. Options are there. And so are my other tents that are very much summer oriented.
You can order the tan color now!
very nice Bruce and you said that was a darker green man sure looks black .
It does look black, very, very green. I know they produce a lot of military tents so I am thinking this may be a need somewhere in that realm.
Too long to set up based on what I'm seeing in this video.
It is pretty standard and I may have taken a long time. But it is basically just like any rectangular, two pole, one vestibule tent with a connected inner.
That is the Blackest green I've ever seen. 🧐
I have an Allak in that green and it is greener than it looks in this video!
Need to move your mike,, annoying noise sucking in air,,
Thanks for the feedback stephen
Being black it will be to hot
I agree, would probably go for the sand color if you are in a hot area. They also make red that is for the snow bound explorers to. The green is oriented to the hunters.
I agree, however I've seen beduines in the desert living in black tents. I assume that they wouldn't choose black cloth if white or light brown was better (?).
Very nice review.
$1,300 and you missed the best part of camping!.. unable to see Nature and the Stars. Wow!.. defeats the whole purpose of camping
Yes, personally I am a tarp camper. But if it is a freestanding tent in torrential rain it is a nice little tent
If you can't afford a Hilleberg but want to experiece a Hilleberg tent, all you have to do id buy a budget tent and spay the insides with water.
3lbs is not lightweight!!!!
It sure is!!!!
@@naturecallsoutdoors UL tents, are zpacks, hyperlight etc... sub 1lb 3 pounds is a Walmart tent for your kids in the backyard
See you are one of those types that has to show off about being UL. It really isn't impressive. This Hilleberg tent is lightweight, not UL. Per many who like to define things in this community, lightweight is sub 20lbs, or now that UL is around, lightweight is somewhere between 12-20 lbs. This tent is 3lbs 12oz with everything, bring it apples to apples it is more like a straight 3 lbs compared to a BA tent. But now put it in some serious weather, like winds that hit 60 and up, I would rather be in a Hilleberg. Yes I have been in a BA style tent in that kind of weather and they don't fare well, and I just saw a video of BackpackingLight where he was in a UL tent and had to bail. I have UL set ups all the way to normal gear setups. I don't try and show off though.
@@naturecallsoutdoors no ne was showing off.. I was just saying that 3lbs for a tent is not lightweight, and obviously not UL. A 12lb base weight although not heavy over the years still is heavy. This tent is a "normal setup" your not up to date with the latest gear, your showing out dated equipment or equipment that's best for the out of shape weekend warrior
All hille tents weigh a ton the fabric isnt that hardcore really i can buy it per meter from germany . the samples they send out include a bit of old ripstop nylon which no one uses any more just to make it look like there fabric is so much better. Its just silnylon modern fabrics have moved on since then cuben , silpoly and sil pu hybrid fabrics are just as good if not better.
Also price wise they are way overpriced by Factor of 10 there markups would be in the region of 100 to 150% easy ( have worked in the outdoor industry in wholesale as well as manufacturer) they are good tents just heavy and over hyped.