The Tent Handbook 2020 General information Welcome!...... About us...... Working responsibly...... Hilleberg principles ...... Design & manufacturing...... Materials ...... Welcome to the Hilleberg 2020 Handbook! The Importance of tear strength...... 2019 was another exciting year for Hilleberg. The introduction of the Yellow Label Anaris, a Fabric specifications...... very light ridge tent built to be pitched with trekking poles, was met with remarkable enthu- The Hilleberg difference is in the details ...... siasm. At the OutDoor Show in Munich, Germany, the Scandinavian Outdoor Group gave it Choosing the right Hilleberg tent ...... their award for Best Hardware, and at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver, Colorado, Gear Tips for using your tent ...... Junkie named it Best in Show. On top of that, the readers of Germany’s leading outdoor publi- Reflections of a Tentmaker ...... ¡ cation, Outdoor Magazin, again named us tent Brand of the Year. We are honored that, since Black Label Tents 2013, when Outdoor began their biennial poll, we have earned the award each time. Black Label introduction...... Keron & Keron GT ...... In May, our US office hosted nearly the entire Swedish office staff for an exhilarating team Nammatj & Nammatj GT...... building experience. Both groups walked away with a palpable excitement for and under- Saitaris ...... standing of the role of each and the synergy between. And we also had a huge amount of fun! The story of the Saitaris & Saivo...... We also continue to produce new videos, both to provide the best information we can Saivo ...... about us and our tents, and to celebrate the people who trust us with their adventures. Of Tarra...... special note is our ongoing “I choose Hilleberg” video compilation series. We asked our us- Staika ...... ers to make a quick video saying their name, where they are with their tent, and “I Choose Red Label Tents Hilleberg.” The response was wonderful, and we released two installments in 2019, with more Red Label introduction ...... to come. Kaitum & Kaitum GT...... Nallo & Nallo GT ...... While not exactly Hilleberg news, it does reflect on the company’s heritage. I have been Allak...... named the Honorary Swedish Consul for Washington and Oregon. I am honored and hum- The story of the Allak ...... bled by this and look forward to being even more involved with the vibrant Swedish commu- Jannu ...... nity here in the Pacific Northwest. Akto ...... Soulo ...... Looking forward, 2020 is a very special year: Hilleberg, Inc., our US operation, turns 20. In Unna ...... ¥ June of 2000, I graduated from Seattle University on a Saturday, opened the office Monday, and sold the first tent on Tuesday. Perhaps more importantly, my family celebrated my dad’s Yellow Label Tents Yellow Label introduction...... ¥ birthday at the same time. Bo turns 80 this year, and he is still fully involved in Hilleberg. Anjan & Anjan GT...... ¥ Without him and my mom, both as parents and as business owners, neither we, Hilleberg, Rogen ...... ¥ nor I, would have accomplished as much as we have. It has been – continues to be – a wonder- Niak ...... ¥ ful and fulfilling journey! Anaris ...... We wish you an adventurous, tent-trip-filled 2020. We hope to see you in the backcountry! The story of the Anaris...... Enan...... Blue Label Tents Blue Label introduction ...... Atlas...... Altai ...... ¡ Stalon XL ...... ¡ Shelters Shelters introduction ...... ¡ Tarp ...... ¡ Petra Hilleberg Mesh Tent ...... ¡ CEO of the Hilleberg Group & President of Mesh Inner Tents ...... Hilleberg the Tentmaker, Inc. (USA), and Mesh Ridge & Mesh Boxes...... Hilleberg the Tentmaker, AB (Sweden) Bivanorak ...... Windsack...... Accessories ......
: A Soulo sun salutation. Looking into the Coledale Valley from Force Crag, the Lake District, UK. Photo: Richard Midgley. : After a fine day of skiing at Hochfügen, in Zillertal, Austria, Milko Stoev and friend Lukily Diaf skinned to the top for spectacular views and a cozy night. “Getting into the Allak is pure joy when it’s -° C outside!” says Milko. Photo: Milko Stoev.
The Hilleberg family. From left to right, Bo, Petra, Renate and Rolf, and, in front, the third Hilleberg generation – one of Rolf’s daugh- ters Alexandra, on a recent backpacking trip.
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, , a professional forester, founded his that had an outer and inner tent that pitched together, simulta- own company, Hilleberg AB. That same year, while on a ski neously – but he didn’t have the necessary sewing skills. With vacation in the Austrian Tyrol, Bo met Renate Neuner. Aer a Bo and Renate’s marriage, conjugal and commercial became couple of years, the two had fallen in love, married, and she one: Renate took charge of the sewing while Bo handled design had moved with him to Stockholm, Sweden. Their marriage and sales, and with their combined efforts, the company flour- was the final, necessary ingredient in the mix that has become ished. Hilleberg the Tentmaker. Today, family and business are still inextricably linked. Bo Before Renate, Bo’s fledgling company was primarily a is Chairman, and is senior advisor to the product development
forestry equipment concern, with tent making as a hoped-for team; daughter Petra is CEO of the Hilleberg Group, President Bo Hilleberg establishes his company, Hilleberg AB, and, on Hilleberg introduces the Keb, the first commercial tent to Bo discovers that a certain type of silicone-coated fabric sideline. An avid, lifelong outdoorsman, Bo was terminally of both Hilleberg AB in Sweden and Hilleberg Inc in the US; a skiing trip to Austria, meets his future wife, Renate Neuner. have a connected inner and outer. The simultaneous pitching is six to seven times stronger than nearly any other tent frustrated with tents that required pitching the inner tent first and Bo, Renate, Petra and her brother Rolf make up the govern- of both elements of the tent make it an immediate success. fabric then available, and adopts it for all Hilleberg outer tents. This is the first use of silicone-coated fabrics for and then covering it with a loose rain fly that usually displayed ing board of directors – clearly, family synergy continues to tents, and the beginning of the Kerlon family of fabrics. the same properties as a kite in the wind. He envisioned a tent beget success.
Bo redesigns the linked inner and outer tent design so that The introduction of the Keron, then and now the company’s The first generation Nallo model is introduced to great The first, extended vestibule “GT” models, the Keron GT Hilleberg begins making dome tents. Pictured is a multi- The Akto, a roomy, very light, solo tent with true all season the two pieces can be disconnected. and incorporates this signature tent. acclaim, both for its remarkably low weight and for its in- and Nammatj GT, are introduced. color Staika prototype produced in « for a South Pole function, is an immediate hit upon its introduction. into a tunnel tent design. novative integration of the venting system into the outer expedition. tent door.
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The company buys property in Estonia and begins build- The original Saivo debuts, and showcases the new short In , Petra Hilleberg founds Hilleberg, Inc., the US sub- The fully modular Atlas group tent is introduced. Completely The two person Allak and one-person Soulo join the line. Hilleberg adds the Altai, a simple, yurt-inspired and light- ing the new Hilleberg factory. It opens February , . pole sleeve and clip system, which makes pitching tents sidiary in Redmond, WA. In ®, Rolf Hilleberg becomes freestanding, the Atlas sleeps up to «, and can be configured Both have Kerlon in their outer tents, are fully free- weight group tent. It can sleep ³ or more, or serve as a with multiple pole crossings simpler and quicker, especially Managing Director of Hilleberg the Tentmaker in Sweden. to the user’s needs, with several inner tent options, and the standing, and have integrated vestibules ( in the Allak, in dining or gathering spot for even more. An optional inner in windy conditions. ability to connect multiple Atlas tents. the Soulo). Both are roomy, very strong, and remarkably light. tent and floor becomes available in .
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The four-person Saitaris and redesigned three-person In , Hilleberg introduces its first three-season tents, the Hilleberg introduces the Enan one-person and Niak two- In , the original Yellow Label tents, the Anjan, Anjan The Allak family grows with the addition of the three-person The Yellow Label Anaris debuts. Inspired by the first Saivo dome tents debut. Built for the most demanding Anjan tunnel models and the Rogen dome model, built with person models in the Yellow Label series, and the very large, GT and Rogen models get a significant redesign, and the Allak ®. The original Allak is now called the Allak . Petra Hilleberg tent, the Keb, the Anaris is very light, airy and puts conditions, both feature a new pole system combining mm poles and a new, very light outer tent fabric, Kerlon fully modular group tent Stalon XL in the Blue Label series. four-person Kaitum ° and Kaitum ° GT join the Kaitum Hilleberg, CEO of the Hilleberg Group and President of the the sleeping area parallel to the vestibules for impressive full pole sleeves and shorter sleeves and clips, designed . In ®, Hilleberg classifies all tents into one of four Petra Hilleberg takes over from Bo Hilleberg as CEO of the family in the Red Label series. In «, the Mesh Tent , a company’s US division, is named President of Hilleberg the roominess. It is also remarkably versatile: inner and outer expressly to make pitching larger dome tents simple for Labels – Black, Red, Yellow or Blue – each representing a Hilleberg Group. Bo continues as Chairman. very light solo mesh shelter, is introduced. Tentmaker AB, the company’s European division. tents can be used separately, and both vestibule doors and one person, especially in bad weather. grouping by components and/or construction. outer tent walls can be fully rolled away.
4 5 Working responsibly I do know that an outdoor life’s simplicity is what is most compelling: while it is – and an important topic these days. Even more importantly, we choose ma- always has been – a revelation to me to ar- relationship. With all our suppliers, we are Clearly defining the term, however, can be elusive. At Hilleberg, terial suppliers whom we know can work in constant communication, and we push “rive at a beautiful place and camp, it has we think more in terms of “responsibility,” and, more specifically, within our requirements and that fit into each other to be better in both function we follow our own Responsibility Code: 1) We are responsible for our Responsibility Code. Our pole supplier, always been at least as important to leave and processes. The resulting relationships, making the highest quality tents that do what they’re supposed to DAC, is a good example. The most environ- that spot the next day looking as though built over time on both loyalty and trust, do, with no compromise. 2) We are equally responsible for using mentally harmful part of aluminum tent allow each side to achieve more, to do so materials and practices that make as little negative impact on the pole production is the anodizing process, I’d never been there. in a positive way, and with less negative world around us as possible in the process. 3) We are responsible for which historically has used highly toxic – Bo Hilleberg impact on the world around us. constantly reviewing the balance between 1 and 2, and for always nitric and phosphoric acids. DAC spent We firmly believe that our customers working towards both greater function and less negative impact. many years perfecting their Green Anod- ” are our greatest asset. While many of our At its heart, our Code comes from what we have always believed izing process, which eliminates both chemicals. They have designed customers are true professionals, who do expeditions and exploring about integrating nature and the outdoor life with everyday life. and built their own equipment to keep their process as clean as pos- for their livelihood, most are simply people who love to be outdoors. Years ago, Bo Hilleberg wrote, “I do know that an outdoor life’s sible, and they pride themselves on far exceeding any governmental All have purposefully chosen our tents, so all are a part of “Hilleberg.” simplicity is what is most compelling: while it is – and always has requirements. They have also incorporated a “Green Atmosphere” We prioritize customer service, which, for us, means having customer
been – a revelation to me to arrive at a beautiful place and camp, it We build our tents both to handle tough conditions, and to have a long lifespan. Here a ® year into their facilities, complete with dedicated green space and water relationships, preferably long term ones. A big piece of that is our has always been at least as important to leave that spot the next day old Nammatj stands strong against some truly ugly conditions. Photo: Anders Gustafsson. features, built to inspire people to think more about the natural repair capability. From full repairs to fixing minor damage, we have looking as though I’d never been there.” These concepts of simplicity, world and their place in it. both in-house repair crasmen as well as a network of Hilleberg- engagement, and leaving as little an impact as possible on one’s sur- trained repair contractors. We oen hear from long-term customers Cultivating partnerships roundings transfers directly to how we run our company, and they Building to last who simply want their vintage but still fully functional Hilleberg Essential to our responsibility ethos are the long term relationships have been guiding us since Hilleberg’s inception over 45 years ago. Twenty years ago, we moved our production out of Sweden, but we tent (some are 30 years old) revitalized. This service not only reduces we build in all parts of our business. We have worked with DAC To this end, we strive to make the most functional yet simplest deliberately chose to stay in Europe. We wanted a long-term solu- impact on the environment, but it also fosters the climate of mutual poles for almost 20 years, and we are close friends with Jake Lah, to use products we can; to build them so they last a long time; to tion, so we created our own facility in Rapla, Estonia, and we built trust, respect, and loyalty that we strive for in all our relationships. the founder and owner. We have also worked with our main fabric make sure that they work well for what they are designed to do; relationships with carefully vetted contract factories nearby. This supplier for at least as long, and with whom we have a similarly close and to have the capability to repair our tents when necessary. We has allowed us both to get the exact quality we want, and to quickly choose materials that will fulfill our standards without compromise, make any changes needed to get it. Estonia is only a short plane ride but whose production has as little harmful effect as possible. We away from our Swedish headquarters, and less travel equals less endeavor to foster long-term relationships, built on integrity, with impact. In addition, the proximity affords better communication, our suppliers, our retailers, and our customers. We ensure that all and allows us to work with remarkable efficiency. Also important those who work for us have clean, safe working conditions, and is that Estonia’s laws and ethics are very similar to Sweden’s, so we are treated fairly and with respect. And we talk honestly about our can ensure that both our facility and those of our contractors have products and how to use them. the same standards for working conditions that we have always embraced. As a result, many of our Estonian workers have been with Staying true to ourselves us since we opened the factory. In fact, over his 19 years with us, one Underlying our responsibility ethos is our purposeful choice to keep of our tent inspectors has set up at least 65,000 tents! our company comparatively small and family-led. We are certainly not Choosing materials wisely averse to growth, but we choose to manage it so that we can maintain For all materials, we comply with the European Union’s European the high quality of our products, of the work environment for our Chemicals Agency regulation for “Registration, Evaluation, Autho- workers, and of our relationships with everyone we work with. These rization and Restriction of Chemicals,” or REACH. In all of our con- have always come first, and by keeping our company small, we can tracts with our suppliers, we require that they not use any chemicals stay true to what we believe, work cleanly with our Responsibility restricted by the ECHA, and we strive to ensure that we do not use For nearly years, we have worked together closely with DAC, who makes our poles. Dur- We have built a very strong relationship with Mid Sweden University, in Östersund, only a Code, and be, in the truest sense of the word, sustainable. harmful materials anywhere in our supply chain. ing that time, we have become close friends as well as close business partners. Here Petra few minutes away from our offices in Frösön. We can test fabrics and other materials, and Hilleberg and Jake Lah, DAC’s founder, take a moment during a recent visit to South Korea. work with material scientists. Here Hilleberg’s Lisa Nilsvander is using the tear strength testing system at the University’s SportsTech lab.
Vi-Skogen Leave No Trace We partner with organizations Before Bo Hilleberg started making tents, he was a forester, involved with managing forest lands in Sweden. In everything we do, we are guided by Bo Hilleberg’s words (see above) about the compelling nature of the outdoor experience and the neces- making a difference in line with When he started Hilleberg, it was a forestry consulting and equipment company before it became a full-time sity of leaving as little impact on the wilderness as possible. This fundamental concept has been an essential part of our company from the our philosophy of integrating tent making concern. So forests have always been integral to our company. This is why we feel so strongly beginning, and it explains exactly why we have long been a corporate partner with Leave No Trace. Leave No Trace was originally created nature and the outdoor life into about our partnership with Vi-Skogen, which we support by donating one tree for every tent we sell. For by the US Forest Service in the ³ ’s and then, in °, incorporated into its own nonprofit organization, the Leave No Trace Center for everyday life. Again, we look to more than ®µ years, Vi-Skogen has been contributing to improving the living conditions of over a million Outdoor Ethics. Leave No Trace’s philosophy is simple: leave the places you enjoy in as good or better condition than you found them. Their impoverished people living in the Lake Victoria Basin in western Africa. By planting trees and encouraging mission is to educate people how to achieve this through minimum impact training, educational tools and related information, and they work create long-term relationships agroforestry – the planting of trees and crops together – as well as through education, Vi-Skogen helps small farmers combat with everyone from individuals to government land management agencies. They are guided by the idea that outdoor resource conservation is possible when all who enjoy built on trust and a commitment poverty, environmental destruction and climate change. Each tree planted helps control erosion, pulls CO from the air, reduces the outdoors know how to respect and prevent impacts from their activities, and that it is every person’s responsibility to protect the natural heritage for the future. Their to similar goals evaporation and water use, and gives shade, shelter and protection for other crops. Both the education and the tree planting ethical philosophy – and their mission –is spreading worldwide, and Leave No Trace partners with organizations in dozens of countries, reaching both millions of Americans help improve living standards, foster greater equality, and improve the environment, both locally and globally. Vi Agroforestry and many more in other countries. Learn more about Leave No Trace at LNT.org. is a part of the UN’s Billion Tree Campaign. Read more about Vi-Skogen at viskogen.se, or in English at viagroforestry.org 6 7 The Hilleberg principles
and backcountry shelters. That’s all we do, and lightest weight, and are geared for warmer climates and for use in Ease of use from our first tent in 1973, we have been driven by a single, simple snow-free times and in more protected conditions; and Blue Label No matter how reliable a backcountry shelter is, if it’s complicated or point of reference: define the capabilities of the tent or shelter we models are individually task specific. Our performance “principles” difficult to put up, it plainly falls short. Every Hilleberg tent features envision, then build it with the most advantageous balance of six – the six attributes we consider critical to superior performance – linked inner and outer tents, which provide simultaneous pitching essential principles for its desired performance. We believe this are reliability, adaptability, ease of use, durability, and comfort, all of both as well as the inherent simplicity that allows for simple, method of design and construction yields the highest performing integrated into the optimal synthesis for the intended performance straightforward set-up, even in bad weather. For our Black and backcountry shelter solutions available. range, at an appropriately low weight. Red Label models, that means being able to pitch the tents easily, To outline a tent’s capabilities, we use our Label categories: Thus, Black Label models offer the highest level of these qualities. even in high winds and blowing snow, in the dark, alone, and while Black Label models are all season, all condition tents ideal for any Since lighter weight is given higher priority in the Red and especially user; Red Label tents are all season models that favor light weight in the Yellow Label performance blends, there is some sacrifice of wearing heavy gloves. Our Yellow Label models, similarly, must over absolute strength; tents in the Yellow Label group prioritize the reliability, adaptability, ease of use and so on in these groups. be as uncomplicated to set up, by one person, at night, in rainy, blustery conditions as they are in calm ones.
Reliability Adaptability Simply put, you must be able to depend on your Hilleberg tent, Your Hilleberg tent must perform equally well across the entire Digging out and making breakfast on a ski tour in Norway. Being able to set up – and whether it’s one of our strongest, Black Label models, or one of our spectrum of its Label category performance range. Thus, Black easily get into or out of – your tent in the most challenging weather is essential. Photo: Petr Pavliček/bernartwood.cz. lightest, most minimal Yellow Label ones. We deliberately choose and Red Label tents must be true all season ones. Specifically, all materials, design elements and construction techniques – outer Black Label models must be fully functional in both the most and tent fabrics, pole diameter and guy line placement, for example – least demanding conditions. Red Label tents must be nearly as Durability Comfort to exceed the performance parameters in each Label category. adaptable, but with the constraint of their prioritizing lighter weight Given its performance range of use, your tent must be able to Comfort in the backcountry is not mere “luxury”; it’s basic “livability.” over absolute strength. Yellow Label tents, designed for warmer withstand not only the daily rigors of your trips, but it must also last That’s why all Hilleberg tents are built with bright, spacious interiors environments and for snow free trips in less exposed terrain, must as long as possible. Our Black Label tents are designed and built and venting solutions that keep air flowing in all weathers. It is also still adapt to hot or cool, rainy or dry, and windy or still conditions. to offer the greatest durability. Red Label and Yellow Label models why all our tents have the small details that turn a mere house into are made to give the best durability possible given their lighter a home: well-placed interior gear pockets; clothes lines (or loops weight materials. At the same time, we are very conservative, so for them); and appropriately placed ring and toggle or clip and loop we over-test and understate the specifications of all of our tents. fasteners for open doors or vents.
Winter in the northern Swedish mountains can bring anything from calm sunny conditions In the backcountry, your tent is your home, so maximum usable space is essential to true to blinding blizzards. Here Black and Red Label tents greet the sunrise on one of our comfort. This is especially important on extended trips. Photo: David Bittner (davidbittner.ch) Hilleberg Outdoor Academy tours. Photo: Jon Dykes/Hilleberg Team.
Low weight Making a reliable, adaptable and easy-to-pitch tent that is heavy doesn’t meet our standards. But neither does creating a tent that is super light at the expense of any of our other criteria. The key to our low weight principle is that we never consider the weight an end in itself, but as the mortar that binds our other criteria together. The development of both our lightweight Kerlon for Red Label tents and our even lighter Kerlon for Yellow Label tents produced a number of choices. In both cases, we opted for the ones that best balanced light weight and strength. We could have chosen a lighter fabric, but it simply would not have met our standards.Our ultimate Hilleberg Ambassador Freya Hoffmeister is renowned for her long paddle trips: she has done solo circumnavigations of, among others, New Zealand’s South Island, Australia, and aim is not to make the lightest tents, but, within their performance range, the lightest, strongest, most reliable, dependable, South America. She is currently in the midst of her “®rd Island” expedition, circumnavigating North America. For all her expeditions, she chooses her tents based on the weather she will likely encounter, the amount of weight she can carry in her kayak, and whether she will be alone or with a partner. For most of the northern sections of her current trip, she chose the comfortable and durable ones. Keron for its superb space to weight ratio, ease of pitching – even on rocky beaches – and its ability to handle challenging conditions. Photo: Freya Hoffmeister/freyahoffmeister.com. 8 9 Design & manufacturing Materials: uncompromising quality
, has always been driven by problem-solving Of course, designing a great tent – creating an elegant solution to . . . . These are the use the DAC Featherlite NSL poles. The section-connecting inserts rather than by creating something new. Bo Hilleberg established a problem – is one thing, but manufacturing it is another. To ensure qualities we demand from all the materials that we use, and we have on the NSL poles are nearly the same diameter as the pole section this protocol over 45 years ago when he set out to build a tent that that we can build what we envision, and do so at the level of quality rigorous standards that every material must meet. Such materials itself, so the poles are both significantly stronger and lighter than was easier to pitch in challenging weather. And while his solution we demand, we own and operate our own, ISO-9001: 2014 certified, are almost always more expensive, but they also yield a final product standard-style poles. – the linked inner and outer tent construction – was both novel manufacturing facility in Estonia. We also work with a few carefully that substantially outperforms one made with even slightly lower We select the optimal pole length(s) and diameter for each tent and pioneering, the innovation was the result – the solution to the selected contract factories, but the hub of our production process quality materials. It is that kind of exceptional performance that is model, and, if necessary, we pre-bend them. 9 mm poles go into problem – not the cause. is our Estonian facility, where we set up, inspect, and approve the the hallmark of Hilleberg tents. We are also constantly testing that both our Yellow Label and our Red Label models because, like these Today, Bo still heads our design team, all of whom are inveter- tents before they are shipped. performance, from the strength and durability of our fabrics and models’ Kerlon 1000 and 1200 outer tent fabrics, they offer plenty ate all-season backcountry adventurers, and he – and they – still see This interwoven design and manufacturing cycle gives us full poles to the reliability of our zippers, guy lines, line runners and of strength at a very low weight. We use stronger 10 mm poles with design through that function-first, problem-solving lens. Bo and his quality oversight, and also lets us seamlessly adopt any design fittings. We use lab tests and field tests, and we are always seeking our Black Label tents, since these are designed to handle the most team spend a great deal of time in the tents, in all seasons, so many improvement we create. Throughout the process, we are testing better material solutions. extreme conditions. – if not most – of our designs are literally born in the wilderness. new materials and tent prototypes, in both high tech labs and in From there, solutions are sketched, drawn, and digitized in our year-round field use, and we are constantly reevaluating our in-line Fabrics Other materials CAD system, and usable prototypes are created. “Design” then morphs models, as well. All members of the company take part in this devel- A tent’s fabrics are what protects you from the elements. In a Hilleberg We choose and evaluate the other materials on our tents – zippers, into “development,” and every detail and every tent goes through opment system both by contributing what they learn from their own tent, those fabrics must perform to exacting criteria in a number of guy lines, pegs, and other fittings – with the same rigor we apply to months – and oen years – of testing before it goes into production. wilderness trips, and by seeking out and collecting feedback from areas, which we check in the lab, with standardized tests, as well fabrics and poles. our retail partners and other Hilleberg users from all over the world. as in the field. We use YKK zippers, which we have found are the strongest and Hilleberg Kerlon outer tent fabrics must meet a specific tear most reliable available. strength, (see “The Importance of Tear Strength” on the next page), Our proprietary guy lines are a blend of super strong Vectran Design & Development Pre-production as well as a minimum waterproofness rating, or “hydrostatic head,” fibers and polyester, uniquely interwoven so there is no sheath to We order materials for every production run many and a minimum color resistance to light. separate from the core. They are very light and strong, absorb almost months in advance, and do exhaustive quality control testing. This ensures that we can replace any inferior While the outer tent’s fabric keeps the elements out, the inner no water, and have negligible stretch. component long before production begins. tent fabrics must serve to keep the occupants as comfortable as All of our tents come with the appropriate aluminum pegs: extra We test all our fabrics for proper color, abrasion possible. Our inner tent fabrics are very lightweight and both air robust yet quite light pegs with the Black Label tents; very light and resistance, waterproofness where appropriate, weight permeable and highly breathable, so they let moisture vapor escape strong pegs with the Red Label tents; and even lighter but still quite and hand properties. We also test outer tent fabrics for color consistency and color resistance to light, and while keeping actual water drops from penetrating. strong pegs with Yellow Label models. we test outer tent and floor fabrics for tear strength. Also vital to the tent’s performance are its floor fabrics. Ours are Smaller fittings are equally well-considered. The simple polymer We also make sure that poles, zippers, fasteners, not only extremely waterproof, but are also highly puncture and abra- line runners will hold tenaciously even on wet or frozen cord, and Our design and development process is equally dependent on “outdoor” and “indoor” efforts. Field testing and webbing and the like all meet our quality criteria. sion resistant, and will stay flexible even in the coldest temperatures. yet can be easily adjusted. The polymer pole clips, pole tensioner evaluation takes place throughout the year in all conditions. Similarly, office work – whether CAD patterning, cups, the metal ladder lock buckles on pole and peg tensioners (we sewing prototypes, or reviewing data from the field tests – is constantly ongoing. Poles use metal because these buckles must be as strong as possible) and A high performance tent must have a skeleton worthy of the strength the adjustable peg loops are all immune to wet and cold, and can be of its skin. We use DAC poles, because we believe they offer the kind operated easily, even while wearing bulky mittens. Manufacturing of superior performance that our fabrics do, and on most models, we 1 2 3
Field testing is a crucial part of the design process and northern Sweden provides an ideal place to test in a broad range of conditions. Photo: Robin Johansson/Hilleberg Team.
. & . Making the Tents ing guy lines and line runners. If a mistake is found, the 4 Fabric is cut according to the appropriate pattern, tent is sent back to the production area for correction. then all the necessary elements – fabric, zippers, and If the tent is approved, it is assembled and packed fittings – are collected, and passed on to the sewers. with its poles and pegs, in their individual stuff sacks, and an instruction booklet is added and quality control . Assembly & Quality Control and hang tags are attached. Every tent we make is completely set up and inspected The completed tent is now ready for shipment to before it is shipped. A Tent Inspector visually inspects the company warehouses in either Sweden or the US. the inner and outer tents, puts them together, inserts the poles, installs the ground straps and erects the . Experience matters tent. The Inspector ensures the ground straps have the We opened our factory in Rapla, Estonia, over years proper tension, opens the tent to check zippers and ago, and a great majority of the staff, pictured here, seams, then does another quality check before affix- have been with us from the very beginning.
10 11 The importance of tear strength Hilleberg fabric specifications
. It is that simple. Not all silicone-coated fabrics are created equal, however. Our BLACK LABEL RED LABEL YELLOW LABEL BLUE LABEL The stronger the fabric on your outer tent is, the less likely it is to tear Kerlon fabrics are coated, on both sides, with a total of three layers because of bad weather, rough handling, or inadvertent mistakes. of 100 percent silicone. Certainly they are completely waterproof And Hilleberg’s Kerlon outer tent fabrics are strikingly strong. and very light, but our process also imparts a strength to the base Name: Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon * Kerlon 1800, used in our Black Label models, and Kerlon 2500, used material that is an order of magnitude greater than is possible with D High Tenacity D High Tenacity D High Tenacity ¡ D High Tenacity Fabric: in our Blue Label tents, have a tear strength of 18 kg/40 lbs and 25 the more common poly ure thane coating process. Perhaps more Ripstop Nylon Ripstop Nylon Ripstop Nylon Ripstop Nylon kg/55 lbs, respectively. Kerlon 1200, found in our Red Label collec- importantly, our coated Kerlon fabrics are also far, far stronger than tion, has a tear strength of 12 kg/26.5 lbs. Even the family’s lightest so-called “siliconized” materials, which typically employ a coating Treatment: % silicone coated on both sides with a to tal of layers. Treated for UV resistance during dyeing and coating. member, Kerlon 1000, used in our lightest weight, three season Yel- mixture of silicone and other compounds.
low Label tents, has an impressive 8 kg/17.5 lbs tear strength. Even This means that we can start with lighter weight base fabrics and Weight: ¥¥ g/m ||| . oz/yd ¼ g/m ||| .¥ oz/yd g/m ||| . oz/yd ¡ g/m ||| . oz/yd better, this strength comes in impressively low weight packages. In still produce outer tent materials that are stronger overall, and, in kg/ lbs kg/.¥ lbs kg/¡.¥ lbs ¥ kg/¥¥ lbs Tear Strength: real life usage in the field, that combination of strength and light the case of Kerlon 1200, 1800 and 2500, that are stronger than a great (ISO ¼¡-) (ISO ¼¡-) (ISO ¼¡-) (ISO ¼¡-) weight translates into tents that, in our opinion, outperform those many of the so-called “expedition grade,” heavy duty tent materials ¥¥ mm/¥ kPa ¥ mm/¼ kPa ¥ mm/¼ kPa ¥ mm/¼ kPa made with other fabrics. Indeed, many common tent fabrics today, on the market (even our lighter Kerlon 1000 fabric is more robust Hydrostatic Head: (ISO ) (ISO ) (ISO ) (ISO ) especially those that are polyurethane coated, have a tear strength than some of those fabrics). The result: if your outer tent does suffer of 2 to 3 kg (4.4 to 6.6 lbs). a puncture, our high tear strengths make it far less likely that the The Silicone Connection puncture will develop into a trip-ending slash. Such high tear strength is like insurance: It is much better to Fabric: Denier Ripstop Nylon Denier Ripstop Nylon Denier Ripstop Nylon The Atlas and Stalon XL inner In 1975, Bo Hilleberg received a sample of a new, lighter, more tents are made with the Black have it and not need it than to need it and not have it, especially since waterproof fabric. When Bo cut the edge of the sample and tried to Treatment: Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Label inner tent fabric. The this “insurance” adds no extra weight, and increases the durability tear it, he couldn’t. The fabric, Bo learned, was coated with silicone, Altai inner tent is made with and longevity of your tent, as well. Weight: g/m ||| .¡ oz/yd ¥ g/m ||| . oz/yd g/m ||| . oz/yd the Red Label inner tent fabric. rather than the usual polyurethane. And while this new fabric was indeed very light and waterproof, it was also exceptionally strong. It was exactly what Bo had been looking for, and our Kerlon fabrics were born. Fabric: Denier Nylon ¡ Denier Nylon ¥ Denier Nylon
Triple-coated Double-coated Treatment: polyurethane polyurethane The Atlas floor and the Stalon XL floor and footprint are made Weight: g/m ||| . oz/yd ¼ g/m ||| .¥ oz/yd ¡¥ g/m ||| . oz/yd with the Black Label floor fabric. The Altai floor is made with the , mm/¼ kPa ¥, mm/¡ kPa , mm/ kPa Hydrostatic Head: Red Label floor fabric. (ISO ) (ISO ) (ISO )
Miscellaneous: Highly puncture & abrasion resistant.
* Except for the Altai UL outer tent, which is Kerlon
We use one of the certification standards from the International Organization for Because we are committed to longevity in our products, we also test fabrics after they Standardization (ISO) to establish our fabric’s waterproofness. Other, less reliable have been exposed to weather and mechanical wear so that, beyond their guaranteed testing procedures could conceivably produce much higher figures, but since there initial waterproofness, our fabrics will perform well even after some time of use. is no industry-wide standard, we chose the worldwide, ISO method. This can make comparing different brand’s figures difficult.
Photos (from left): Rolf Hilleberg, Johan Pettersson/Hilleberg Team, Mind for Adventure, and Joe Stock/stockalpine.com
BLACK LABEL RED LABEL YELLOW LABEL BLUE LABEL
High tear strength in our outer tent fabrics is extra "insurance" against unexpected mishaps, either from weather or accidental mishandling. This can be especially important if your adventures take you to remote areas or if you travel to places that are prone to unpredictable weather and harsh conditions, such as here on Ystetinden, in Norway. Photo: Ståle Johan Aklestad/staleaklestad.no.
12 The Hilleberg difference… …is in the details
, is a major performance attribute, be- It means your inner tent stays dry when you are setting up camp in Linked inner & outer tents Seams cause in a tent, comfort is not about luxury. It’s the comprehensive wet weather. It also means you can quickly put up your tent during, Linked yet separable inner and outer tents are a We carefully select the thread we use for strength measure of a tent’s overall performance, since it includes everything say, a midday break, disconnect the inner tent, and you’ve got a dry, Hilleberg hallmark. We sew heavy duty loops with and durability, and we always use a flat fell-seam. from keeping you dry when it’s wet and comfortable when it’s warm, roomy shelter from wind and weather. toggles onto the inner tent, and place corresponding This means that every stitch goes through four to how much room there is to sort gear or move around. We achieve We make sure that all models are at least big enough for their rings along the pole lines inside the outer tent. The layers of fabric, ensuring both strength and water such “comfort” by considering seemingly small things in every intended number of occupants and their gear. Our inner tents are toggles can be detached and reattached very eas- resistance. Additionally, our sewing machines em- ily, and the system not only allows you to use inner ploy cooling jets around the needles, preventing aspect of every tent. designed with as near vertical inner walls as possible to create the and outer tents separately, but also to customize heat-producing friction that could enlarge the We favor double wall tents not only because they offer the greatest maximum usable space and headroom without adding weight, and your inner space. stitch holes. The end result is a very precise, very ventilation and breathability possibilities – and overall comfort – but their doors figure prominently in the tents’ ventilation systems. reliable seam that has remarkable durability and also because they provide the greater confidence of having two layers These considerations – and those detailed here on these pages water resistance. of protection between you and the elements. – are only some of some of the details found on our tents. Others We link the inner and outer tents and put the poles on the outside include zipper flaps to help protect the zipper; toggle and ring or Pole systems Guy lines & attachments so that a broken pole is less likely to compromise the tent’s integrity, pole clips for securing rolled away doors in both outer and inner Pole system function is tied to how the tents are Guy lines are essential for stability in rough condi- and so that the tent goes up in one step. That single step pitching tents; and pockets and either a clothesline or loops for a clothesline used. On our tunnel tents and some of our small tions, so we equip every tent with them. On tents means you can get out of the weather quicker, and stay drier longer. in all inner tents. dome tents, we use a single-opening, continuous with continuous pole sleeves, each guy line has two pole sleeve and pole tensioner system that is geared attachment points, which evenly spreads the tension for mobile journeys or where light weight is the load. On dome tents using our short sleeve and clip highest priority. On our smaller all-season dome or our full sleeve plus sleeve and clip systems, many tents, we use our short pole sleeve and clip system, attachment points are designed to be wrapped where a sleeve on each side of the tent holds the around poles or pole crossings, adding even greater pole ends, and precisely placed clips secure the strength. The cord itself is light, strong, absorbs tent to the poles. Larger dome models employ a little water, and has minimal stretch. It is a propri- combination of full sleeves, shorter sleeves and etary interwoven blend of polyester and Vectran, a clips, and adjustable pole tensioners, a system high-performance liquid crystal polymer yarn that that is designed specifically to make pitching larger is, pound for pound, five times stronger than steel. dome tents simple for one person. All systems provide great strength and quick pitching, and all can accommodate double poles.
Ventilation systems Adjustable pole tensioners Good ventilation is crucial, so we incorporate use- Found on all Hilleberg tents with full or three-quarter specific venting systems into all of our tents. Our length pole sleeves, our pole tensioners allow for all-season tents, built for year ’round use, have outer optimal tension to be applied to the poles. Once the tents that go to the ground for maximum weather pole is seated in the plastic cup, tension is added by Inner & outer tents can be used separately Well thought out doors protection, highly adjustable vents built high up in simply pulling the webbing strap until the bottom the tent, and inner tent mesh areas that can all be of the pole cup is level with the bottom of the outer By disconnecting the inner and outer tents, you can use the inner tent on its own for Allow full and easy access, and can be configured in multiple ways to adapt to covered with adjustable fabric panels. Our ®-season tent and the back of the pole cup is tight against protection from insects in warm and dry conditions while the outer tent makes an changing weather conditions. Photo: Will Copestake (willcopestakemedia.com). tents, which are designed for warmer weather and the tent wall. The tensioners are easy to operate – excellent protected group gathering space. Photo: Jasmin Henzi/Pedalpromise.com. snow-free use, have constant air flow, thanks to even while wearing big gloves or mittens – and their fixed inner tent mesh areas and full-time venting plastic cups have room for dual poles. built into their outer tent walls.
Pole sleeves “Locking” zipper system Pole sleeves are integral to almost all of our tents. We On our outer tent doors, we use specially designed use a denier high tenacity nylon. This material zipper pulls that have a ring which mates with a is easily tough enough to handle the strain of pole red toggle at the base of the zipper. This system movement when pitching or taking down the tent. effectively locks the zipper in place, preventing We also make the sleeves wide enough to accom- any zipper creep in high winds, and is both simple modate two poles, which is a good option for the and quick to engage and release. most extreme conditions. The raised profile of the sleeve makes it easy to insert the pole, and protects the seam against wear. And separate pole sleeves keep the poles off the tent fabric for extra safety.
Adjustable peg attachments Reflectors Adjustable peg attachments allow for the utmost Every tent has multiple reflective strips. These are Roomy vestibules Spacious, bright interiors in pitching precision. Pegging out the adjusters strategically placed around the tent, high up, so that Provide both gear storage and protection for the inner tent door. Extended vestibules, Offer plenty of space so you can get a good night’s sleep, lounge, or weather storm when they are set to their longest position and they will catch even a small amount of light. Unlike as in this Keron GT, add even more space for gear. Photo: Chris Magerl. days in comfort. Photo: Børge Sollie. then tightening the webbing strap adds tension some reflective systems, ours does not require a and contributes to providing maximum stability. direct “hit” with a light beam to be seen.
14 15 Choosing the right Hilleberg tent The Hilleberg Label System
THERE REALLY IS no “best” Hilleberg tent for you, but there is a “right” BLACK LABEL RED LABEL YELLOW LABEL one. We created our Label system specifically to make choosing that “right” tent as easy as possible. Pages – Pages – Pages –
Find which Label best meets your needs First, make a realistic assessment of how you most often will use your J Our strongest, most adaptable, most J All season tents that prioritize light weight J Our lightest weight tents, engineered for tent. This is less about whether you backpack, climb, ski tour, and so on, comfortable all season tents. over absolute strength, adaptability and warmer climates and for the snow-free and more about when, where and how you do it, as well as how often and overall comfort. months of the year. J Ideal for any trip, anywhere, in any weather how hard. In general, the more demanding your usage, the more you need overall strength, ease of use and reliability. Similarly, the more diverse your condition and in any season. J Ideal for all season trips where weight is J Ideal for warmer weather trips where a priority and where the conditions may the lightest weight is the highest priority. usage – being out in all seasons and conditions versus only traveling in the J The easiest to handle of all our tents, be all but the most challenging. warmer months – the more adaptability you need. And while a lighter tent Choosing the right tent for how you go into the backcountry will enhance all your adven- perfect for both new users out for their J For users who simply want the lightest weight is nearly always an important criteria, if your usage will be quite tures. A Keron offers welcome shelter during a storm on the Pika Glacier, Alaska, USA. first adventure and for highly experienced J For users who don’t need the strength weight and are willing to sacrifice comfort Photo: Tyler Hislop/Glass Animals, Anchorage, AK. demanding and/or quite diverse, choosing the lightest weight option can expedition teams. of Black Label models, or who are will- and strength for that goal. be a poor decision (see “The lightest weight trap,” below). Choose size, construction, and specific features ing to give up strength and comfort for In each of our Label categories, we have tried to find the best balance Some people prefer a room of their own; some want to share their tent with lighter weight. of strength and light weight for their intended performance range. £ ¤ one or more partners. And while all our tents are built to accommodate their £ tents have the greatest strength, ease of use, reliability and adapt- stated number of occupants plus gear, going up a size offers significantly ability. These models will perform well in any condition, anywhere, any more comfort with very little extra weight. Your physique is a factor, as ÁÂÃÃÂÄÅ ÁÂÇÇÈ ÂÁÅÂÁ time of the year. If you don’t need that level of performance, but still will well: bigger and/or taller users may find some models more suitable than encounter challenging conditions in all seasons, consider the ¡¢£¡ others (see “Sizing up your tent,” below). models. If you know that your usage level will be light, and in warmer, less If you do more “mobile journeys,” where you take down and pitch the extreme conditions, choose a ¤¡¡ ¥ ¡¢£¡ tent. Our £¡¦ ¡¢£¡ models tent every day, our tunnel tent models offer the best space to weight ratios, are the specialists, for when a specific task is the main priority. and so are ideal for those who carry everything all the time. If you tend to Consider your own inclinations, as well: if strength, ease of use, and establish a base camp and do shorter trips from there, then a dome tent’s comfort are more important to you, go Black Label. If those things are static strength and ability to handle snow loading when left unattended slightly less important to you than lighter weight, think Red Label. And if may be the best choice. Within our dome models, we distinguish between you simply want the lightest weight possible, regardless of the sacrifice in “self supporting” tents, where the vestibules need to be pegged out, and F Kerlon « , our strongest, all season outer F Kerlon , our lighter weight, all season F Kerlon , our lightest weight outer tent strength and comfort, look at Yellow Label models. Keep in mind, however, “free standing models,” which have integrated vestibules and require no tent fabric. outer tent fabric. fabric. that any tent whose outer tent (also called a fly) does not go all the way to pegging for pitching. The latter are often better choices where there are the ground could be susceptible to letting in wind-driven rain and splash- F mm poles. F mm poles. F mm poles (except for the Anaris which uses limited pitching possibilities, such as rock slabs and gravelly soil. Again, ing water. If you spend a good deal of time, even in so-called ® season trekking poles). factor in your own personal likes. Some people simply prefer tunnel tents Poles of equal length. Poles may be different lengths to save weight. conditions, in driving rain, or high winds and rain, then one of our Black or over dome tents, or vice versa. Poles may be different lengths to save weight. Red Label all-season tents – all of whose outer tents go completely to the Outer tent goes to the ground. Outer tent goes to the ground. Access is another consideration: single entrance models are generally ground – would be a better choice. If you have any doubts, we strongly Minimum of full vents. Minimum of full vent. Outer tent may not go all the way to the ground lighter, while dual door/dual vestibule tents offer greater convenience, urge you to go “up” a Label. in some models. more storage, and, in some cases, more venting options. Taller people All mesh areas can be covered completely. All mesh areas can be covered completely. Venting incorporated into design. also often find them more comfortable, since a two door inner tent has more usable space. Extended vestibule models are another option. These Mesh areas cannot be covered. The “lightest weight” trap can be ideal for gear-intensive use, for trips with dogs or families, or for more backcountry lounging opportunities. The downside: a larger pitching The tents above are representative of each Label: every model in each Label has all the same characteristics that are listed here. We chose these models to show the differences Selecting a tent or shelter simply because it has the lightest weight between the Labels because they are, in many ways, each Label’s version of the same tent. footprint, and some extra weight. is rarely a good idea. Our Tarps offer a super light solution, and many In the end, only you can decide which tent is right tent for you, but since people use them quite successfully, but there is a decided sacrifice in it will literally be your home in the backcountry, we urge you to choose strength, durability, and comfort. Riding out truly bad weather with such wisely! Read more on or our website, www.hilleberg.com. BLUE LABEL minimalist protection can be miserable, if not downright dangerous. Pages – You have to determine the lowest level of strength you are willing ÂÄÇÂÆ ÂÇÄÂÊ ÆÄÂÇÈÁ ÉÇ to accept. A good approach is to think about what “light weight” is J Our specialized tents, each designed and for what you will be doing: that metric is different for someone who Sizing up your tent built for a specific purpose. spends a majority of the time in big mountains, above tree line, in all seasons and all weather conditions, than it is for someone who J Current Blue Label models shown at right. lbs “Chris” is seated (or standing, if appro- stays in forested, rolling terrain in the summer. In general, the lighter kg priate) in all the floor plan drawings on the tent, the less features it will have and so, consequently, the less the model pages. His measurements cm ft
comfort it will offer – and possibly the less security it will give you in can serve to offer you a good idea how All season, modular, Very light, all season, Very large, all season, you might fit into each model.
adverse conditions. Extra strength and security “costs” weight, and in
cm dome group tent yurt-style group tent modular group tent if you need it, then you need it.
16 17 Black Label tents are the best choice if you want the most comfort and greatest ease of BLACK LABEL handling, and/or if absolute all season strength is your highest priority.
OUR MOST VERSATILE TENTS, Black Label Keron & Keron GT – pg. §¨ models will handle any terrain or weather condition, from the mildest to the most Every Black Label tent is demanding. Their simplicity, ease of use, and comfort make them perfect not only for any perfect for pleasant trips trip in any season, but also for general use in less challenging situations, and for less expe- in fine weather, where rienced users. Their strength, stability, and roominess, meanwhile, make them the best comfort is paramount… J Available in ® & ° person sizes J extended vestibule on GT version choice for long term, demanding, all season J entrances/ vestibules use in the harshest conditions – exposed and/ or above tree line terrain, continuous heavy snow conditions, high-grit environments like deserts, beaches, and playas, and the like. Nammatj & Nammatj GT – pg. §§ Their extra durability increases longevity, and reduces the risk of problems, especially on longer adventures in remote areas, where
repair opportunities may be limited. Between June of and May of , Lukas Steiner bicycled from Basel, Switzerland to Cape Town, South Black Label tents are constructed with our Africa. He rode , km ( , miles) in days. He strongest materials: averaged km ( miles) per day and spent hours in the saddle. Little wonder he chose a Nammatj: like J Outer tent in our Kerlon « fabric, with J Available in & ® person sizes J Extended vestibule on GT version all Black Label tents, it is up to the rigors of continued daily use in all conditions and gives a high degree of an « kg/° lb tear strength. J entrance/ vestibule comfort – both welcome attributes after long days on the bike. For more on his trip, see lukas-steiner.com. J mm poles. Photo: Lukas Steiner/lukas-steiner.com . J ® mm Vectran & polyester guy lines.
J Our most robust inner tent and floor Saitaris – pg. §« Saivo – pg. §© fabrics.
J Heavier duty zippers. …and it is equally well- J Y-Pegs, our strongest pegs.
Black Label tents are designed to maximize suited to adventures in strength, ease of use and comfort in all seasons and all conditions: J ° person J ® person the most challenging J Outer tent goes all the way to the ground J entrances/ vestibules J entrances/ vestibules for all season protection. terrain, and the most J extended vestibule J Same-length poles throughout make for simple set up. demanding weather, in
J Multiple vents high up offer ventilation even if the tent is dug down into the snow. Tarra – pg. ª¨ Staika – pg. ª§ any season.
J The interior is designed to offer the great- est usable space.
Keron and Nammatj models offer great strength, ease of set up and comfort, all at remarkably low J person J person weights. That is precisely why Robert Anderson J entrances/ vestibules J entrances/ vestibules and his team chose a Keron GT and a Nammatj GT for their successful climb of Denali ( m/ , ft) in June of . Their tents are seen here at Camp . ( m/ , ft). Photo: Robert Mads Anderson/#exploresummits.
18 19 KERON Colors: green, red, or sand KERON GT
BLACK LABEL
F & person KERON
F Two vestibule all-season tents that offer great strength, maximum space and comfort, and are perfect for any outing in any condition.
KERON GT
WHEN WE FIRST INTRODUCED THE KERON, it quickly became – and remains today – the standard tent for polar expeditions Keron Keron GT because of its superb durability, excellent stability in high winds, roomy interior, and simplicity. These same traits have made Keron and Keron GT models ongoing favorites of anyone wanting a tent
that is exceptionally sturdy yet relatively light in weight, that will inch inch cm cm work for any situation, and that will handle many years of use. This includes both “professionals” – mountain guides, forest rangers, ¬ search and rescue teams, military special operations units, and the The Keron and Keron GT’s durability and ease of use make them the go-to tents for expeditions where weather can be extreme. For their adventure across Lake Baikal, Russia, Olaf like – as well as families, hikers and other “regular” users. Rämer and Roberto Mottola relied on a Keron ° GT. “With possible heavy storms and no protection from the wind we needed a bombproof tent.” Photo: Olaf Rämer. Both Keron and Keron GT models are admirable choices for cm in any backcountry adventure, from demanding, extended winter Keron & Keron GT Keron & Keron GT Details expeditions, to long or short rambles in mountains and/or forests, cm/°® in Guy lines on the vestibule vent hoods and looped Large flaps protect zippers Adjustable vents on the ends are backed with adjustable Extended vestibule on the GT version allows to casual coastal jaunts, to relaxed overnight camping outings in guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each side from the rain. no-see-um mesh and air-permeable snow-proof panels, for greater storage space and flexibility. your local recreation area. of each pole increase stability in poor conditions. both of which are accessible from inside or outside the tent. The extended vestibule, GT versions are especially good choices for dog mushers and cycle tourers because the extra large cm in
vestibule allows plenty of storage space for sled or bike equipment. Keron & Keron GT In fact, you can park two bicycles in the Keron ° GT’s vestibule! µ cm/° in
Keron” means “grouse” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to northern Scandinavia.
KERON GT KERON Keron ª Keron ª GT Keron « Keron « GT VESTIBULE Keron & Keron GT awards Minimum Weight . kg/¡ lbs oz . kg/¼ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz Packed Weight . kg/¼ lbs oz ¥. kg/ lbs .¡ kg/ lbs oz ¥.¥ kg/ lbs oz USA’s American Alpine Institute has given its coveted Guides Choice Award to five Hilleberg Inner Height ¥ cm/ in ¥ cm/ in cm/ in cm/ in models, including the Keron, declaring, “They are perfection in design.” Inner Tent Area .¥ m /¡.¡ ft .¥ m /¡.¡ ft . m /¼.¥ ft . m /¼.¥ ft
x . m . m + . m x . m . m + . m Vestibule Area x ft . ft + ft x ¡. ft . ft + ¡. ft The readers of Swedish outdoor magazine High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. Integrated stowage Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent doors is covered by GT vestibule door opens from bottom, sides or top and is backed Friluftsliv voted the Keron models their fa - pockets. a zipper adjust able, fabric panel for all-season comfort. with a removable mesh door. Outer tent fabric Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon vorite tents. #/ªª® x cm x cm x cm x cm Poles ( mm) x ¼. in x ¼. in x .¼ in x .¼ in J Kerlon « outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J One standard and one extended vestibule in the for an exceptionally strong and stable tent. taneous pitching. Keron GT afford even more gear storage and comfort. Pegs Y-Pegs Y-Pegs Y-Pegs Y-Pegs Germany’s highly regarded magazine Outdoor awarded the Keron ® GT its prestigiousEditor’s J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Packed size* ¥ cm x ¼ cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x cm Choice Award. the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- and the simple, single-opening, continuous sleeve outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects Length x diameter in x ¡.¥ in in x in in x .¥ in in x ¼ in ªª able fabric panels. and pole tensioner pole system is quick to pitch and directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- remarkably stable. ing pitching. Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve J Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight and instructions. ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys. J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door J The outer and inner tents can be used separately.
“Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. 2007 Gear of the Year can always be situated out of the wind and provide Pitching the inner tent alone requires ³ optional pole * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into 1. PLATZ The Keron/Keron GT has been awarded Gear J Both Keron and Keron GT have plenty of room for the Komfortzelte HILLEBERG your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. KERON 4 GT of the Year four times by the readers of Ger- stated number of occupants and their gear. flexible entry/exit and storage options. holders (sold separately; see page «°). many's Outdoor magazine. All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and ªªª, ªª, on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have ªª & ªª natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website.
20 21 NAMMATJ Colors: green, red, or sand NAMMATJ GT
BLACK LABEL
F & person
F Remarkably strong and NAMMATJ versatile single vestibule all- season tents well-suited to any outing in any condition.
NAMMATJ GT
THE NAMMATJ AND NAMMATJ GT are the masters of both high Nammatj Nammatj GT and low country, equally suited for a high altitude expedition or a weekend walk in the local hills. These robust all-season, all-arounders pitch quickly and easily, can be taken down and Nammatj models offer an outstanding balance of high strength and light weight, making them perfect for demanding mobile adventures like a multi-day ski mountaineering trip in the moved in a flash, yet are far stronger and lighter than any other inch inch cm cm Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. Photo: Joe Stock/stockalpine.com. tent in their class. ¬ Because of their superb strength to weight ratio and compact footprints, both the Nammatj and Nammatj GT have Nammatj & Nammatj GT Details become immensely popular with extreme users, such as polar Guy lines on the vestibule vent hoods and looped guy Large flaps protect zippers Adjustable vents on the ends are backed with adjustable Extended vestibule on the GT version allows lines affixed to twin attachments on each side of each from the rain. no-see-um mesh and air-permeable snow-proof panels, for greater storage space and flexibility. cm cm in travelers looking to save weight, mountaineers doing remote in pole increase stability in poor conditions. both of which are accessible from inside or outside the tent. routes in the highest ranges, professional guides, and military Nammatj & Nammatj GT µ cm/° in special forces teams. But these same characteristics are just as highly prized by more “regular” users, as well: backpackers, cycle and paddle tourers, and anyone needing maximum strength while reducing weight. cm in in cm Nammatj & Nammatj GT µ cm/® in NAMMATJ GT Nammatj is the Sami word for a lone mountain standing at the head of a valley. NAMMATJ VESTIBULE
Nammatj § Nammatj § GT Nammatj ª Nammatj ª GT Nammatj & Nammatj GT awards Minimum Weight . kg/¥ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz . kg/¥ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz In OutdoorGearLab’s review of °-season tents, Packed Weight . kg/ lbs oz .¡ kg/ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz . kg/¼ lbs oz the Nammatj won top honors, earning the title Editors’ Choice: “The Hilleberg Nammatj is Inner Height ¼¥ cm/¡ in ¼¥ cm/¡ in ¥ cm/ in ¥ cm/ in arguably the single most versatile tent we ª have ever tested.” Inner Tent Area . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft
. m . m . m . m Norway’s Fjell og Vidde praised the Nammatj Zipper-adjustable mesh vent inside affords Integrated High bathtub floor keeps Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door GT vestibule door opens from bot- Vestibule Area .¼ ft ¥. ft ft . ft as a standout in their test of lightweight tents, access to outer tent vent, and has a zipper- stowage pockets. out ground water. is covered by a zipper adjust able, fabric tom, sides or top and is backed with a ª/ª saying that it offered the best durability. closure fabric panel for full adjustability panel for all-season comfort. removable mesh door. Outer tent fabric Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon
x ¼ cm x ¼ cm x cm x cm Switzerland’s -Seasons magazine gave the Poles ( mm) Nammatj ® GT their award. x ¥. in x ¥. in x ¼. in x ¼. in State of the Art J Kerlon « outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Only two other products have been similarly honored. for an exceptionally strong and stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly Pegs Y-Pegs Y-Pegs Y-Pegs Y-Pegs ªª® to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, Packed size* ¥ cm x ¡ cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x cm the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- and the simple, single-opening, continuous sleeve J The inner tents in both the Nammatj and Nammatj Length x diameter in x .¥ in in x ¡ in in x ¡ in in x in USA’s Rock & Ice magazine gave the Nammatj able fabric panels. and pole tensioner pole system is quick to pitch GT models can be replaced with the Nammatj Mesh ® GT °.µ stars, saying, “If you want just one Gear Guide and remarkably stable. Inner tents (sold separately; see page « ). Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve tent for everything you do…this is the tent.” J Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight and instructions. ªª ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys. J A single entrance and vestibule afford easy access J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. and plenty of storage space, but keep the weight very Pitching the inner tent alone requires ° optional pole * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into Britain’s Adventure Travel magazine had this J Both Nammatj and Nammatj GT have plenty of room your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. to say about the Nammatj GT: “…[O]ne of the for the stated number of occupants and their gear. low. The Nammatj GT’s extended vestibule provides holders (sold separately; see page «°). best tents we’ve ever come across…In a line: even more storage space. All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and ª/ªª on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have This tent will outlive you.” natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website.
22 23 SAITARIS Colors: green, red, or sand
BLACK LABEL
F person
F Innovative, spacious and exceptionally strong self- supporting tent built for the toughest conditions.
BECAUSE OF BOTH its tremendous strength and its spaciousness, the Saitaris has a remarkably broad
range of use. Those needing the ultimate base camp cm in tent – such as mountaineers tackling remote, high altitude climbs – and expedition travelers to the
cm inch most demanding environments will find its strength cm and its excellent space to weight ratio invaluable. Ski tourers and paddle tourers alike will value both its ¯ °° ± £ ¬ : cm roomy interior and its gear-swallowing vestibules, as ° cm/® in well as its easy-to-pitch, self-supporting structure. ¯ °° ± £ m
These same users will also find the Saitaris’ attri- ° ¬ : cm Sanna Haugen was out on a ® day dog sledding trip around Varangerhalvøya National Park in Norway when the Polar Vortex of February hit. “I was a bit terrified because the in in butes perfect for less formidable adventures, such «« cm/®° in c storm outside sounded like a big train passing cm away from the tent. I was really relieved because the Saitaris is solid as a rock.” Photo: Sanna Haugen/Expedition With Huskies.
as leisurely family camping trips to the beach or the m ° ¬ : cm mountains, or for car camping. cm/® in c Saitaris Details Guy lines on the poles, many with attachment loops designed to Adjustable roof vents can be closed with Separate vent cover protects Extended vestibule on one end provides im- wrap around pole or pole crossing points, and on the vent cover snow-proof panels, and are accessible open vents from snow and rain. pressive storage space and greater flexibility. Saitaris is a steep, jagged mountain above the Arctic Circle in Sweden’s Sarek and vestibule vent hoods, increase stability in poor conditions. from inside the tent. National Park. It means “spear shaped” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to northern Scandinavia. While the Saitaris is built to handle the worst conditions, its roomy interior, excellent ventilation and expansive vestibule space are equally well suited to summer adventures. Photo: Marte Berg. Saitaris
Minimum Weight ¥. kg/ lbs oz Packed Weight . kg/ lbs ¼ oz
Inner Height ¥ cm/¼ in
Inner Tent Area ¥. m /¥. ft
. m + . m Vestibule Area . ft + ¥ ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon
x , x ¡ cm Poles ( mm) x ¼.¡, x in
Pegs Y-Pegs
Packed size* ¥ cm x cm High bathtub floor keeps Integrated stowage Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door Extended vestibule door opens from Adjustable vents on the ends are backed with adjustable Length x diameter in x ¼.¥ in out ground water. pockets. is covered by a zipper adjust able, fabric bottom, sides or top, and is backed no-see-um mesh and air-permeable snow-proof panels, panel for all-season comfort. with a removable mesh door. both of which are accessible from inside or outside the tent. Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. J Kerlon « outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in for an exceptionally strong and stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Self-supporting dome design requires only the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack ing pitching. separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- vestibules to be pegged, and the innovative full pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. able fabric panels. sleeve plus sleeve and clip pole system make for J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. quick, easy set up. Pitching the inner tent alone requires « optional pole All product features and measurement values, including tent J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown holders (sold separately; see page «°). provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. J Dual entrances ensure that one door can always be in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such situated out of the wind and provide flexible entry/ differences can occur because of alterations in the design and J The Saitaris has plenty of room for ° occupants production process and/or natural variations in the materials. exit options, and the one standard and one extended Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may and their gear. look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. vestibule afford superb gear storage and comfort.
24 25 The story of the Saitaris & Saivo Black Label users
WHILE HILLEBERG IS often associated with tunnel tents, just as integral strongest three-person geodesic tent we could,” says Bo. We made the to our company – and its history – are our self-supporting and freestand- Saivo more compact without sacrificing interior roominess by using two Leo Houlding: Keron GT ing dome and geodesic models. Our current Black Label geodesic tents, standard vestibules, which also made it lighter in weight. We also recon- Saitaris and Saivo, both introduced in , are a case in point. figured both the vent cover size and attachment, as well as the guy line With its robust four pole structure, roomy four-person interior, and placement, to make it capable of handling the worst conditions. “This one standard and one extended vestibule, the Saitaris has gained a strong Saivo,” says Bo, “was built to function well as a base camp tent or on more following with all-season backcountry base camp adventurers. But we mobile trips in remote terrain and challenging expeditions.” chose the name “Saitaris” to pay homage to our first dome tent – the The new Saivo quickly became a favorite of mountaineers and high original Saitaris – introduced in . “It was a single vestibule self-sup- mountain trekkers, and it was popular with polar expeditions as well. porting dome tent,” recalls Bo Hilleberg. “We wanted to offer a three- Meanwhile, we were getting requests for a four-person base camp tent, person tent for those who preferred dome tents, and it was the first tent so we started developing that in . Thinking that the three- and four- we built with our extended vestibule.” The Saitaris quickly became popu- person geodesic tents should be similar in function, we approached the lar with paddlers in the Swedish Archipelago, where rock-slab camping is project by reimagining the Saivo. “We decided that the vestibule configu-
often the norm. And, as with the current Saitaris, the original earned a ration and hooded vents we use on our Keron and Nammatj tents would Leo Houlding strong reputation for use in challenging conditions and for base camp use. be a better solution, so we started with that, and rebuilt the Saivo from That first Saitaris was also the inspiration for the Staika, our fully freestand- the ground up,” says Bo. We used the same floor plan, only larger, for the Leo Houlding grew up in what he calls the “miniature but magnificent mountains” of the Lake District in northwest England. It was here that he discovered his passion for ing two-person dome tent that we introduced in ®. four-person version, and worked on the two tents together. We created a wild places, camping, and adventure. “I also found a particular affinity for exploring very steep terrain that few have the skills to access,” he says. A self-described “full-time adventure climber,” Leo always manages to squeeze maximal amounts of both “adventure” and “climb” out of his expeditions. He has skydived into Auyuittuq National In «, we discontinued the old Saitaris and introduced our first true new pole attachment system that worked better for the larger tents, and Park on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, for a month-long unsupported expedition where he climbed the north face of Mt Asgard ( µ m/³³ ft) before wingsuit flying geodesic model, the original Saivo. It slept three, had four main poles with that could be used effectively in the worst winds. For the four-person tent, from the top. He summited Mt Everest (««°« m/ , ft) as part of the IMAX movie retracing the steps of Mallory & Irvine’s infamous ° disappearance. He completed multiple crossing points, and retained the extended vestibule from the Bo realized that more vestibule space would be optimal, and he and his a multi-year project to establish The Prophet (E a, µ.®d R) a new free route on El Capitan, in Yosemite, California. And he put up the first ascent of the North East Ridge Saitaris. We added a standard sized vestibule, as well. “The original Saitaris team drew inspiration from the original geodesic Saivo, with its one stan- on Ulvetanna ( ®m/³³ ft) in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. In , Leo embarked on The Spectre Expedition, which he calls his “most ambitious, complex and difficult was very popular,” says Bo, “but we knew we could improve performance dard and one extended vestibule. He also decided to resurrect the name adventure, by far.” Along with Frenchman Jean Burgun and New Zealander Mark Sedon, Leo traveled, unsupported, by snow kite, from their drop-off point near the South by using a geodesic structure instead of a dome, and we wanted to add a “Saitaris” for the new model. “The original Saitaris tent did not inspire this Pole to the Organ Pipe Peaks, Gothic Mountains in Queen Maud Land. Once there, they climbed the massive granite spire Spectre ( m/³³® ft), then snow-kited (and second vestibule.” The Saivo also featured the introduction of our short current one,” says Bo, “but the name seemed perfect: Saitaris is a very walked) back, first to their drop-off point, then km (³ miles) to Hercules Inlet. “We were pulling loads in excess of kg (°° lbs),” says Houlding. “We traveled pole sleeve and clip system, which today is standard on many of our dome challenging peak in Sarek National Park, and the name means ‘spear more than km ( °® miles) and had to carry supplies for over two months as well as all the equipment necessary to attempt an unclimbed m ( ® ft) Alpine and geodesic models. shaped’ in the Sami language.” wall at the very edge of the world. We battled for every horizontal kilometer and vertical meter!” Their home for the trip: a Keron ° GT. “For ³ nights our trusty Keron ° GT As with all of our tents, we constantly used and evaluated the Saivo, was our home sweet home,” says Leo. “It was a bastion of safety and remarkable comfort in an extremely hostile world. During the storms, outside you’d die of exposure within a day. In the Keron GT the three of us sipped single malt Whiskey and played cards with smiles and laughter. Using the ingenious Sled Bag we could be in the tent, and in °, we redesigned it. “Our goal was to make the Saivo into the tucked up in our warm sleeping bags with the stove cooking within minutes of landing the kites. I’ve used dozens of tents over the decades but won’t be using anything other than the superior design and build quality of Hilleberg in the future!” (For more information on the Spectre Expedition, see spectreexpedition.com; for more on Leo Houlding, see leohoulding.com)
Masatatsu Abe: Nammatj
Masatatsu Abe
Masatatsu Abe is a Japanese adventurer who specializes in (very long) solo journeys. He has bicycled , km through South America, traversed the Continental Divide Trail from Canada to Mexico and the km Great Divide Trail in Canada, and traveled km down the Amazon in a homemade raft. Most recently, he has turned his sights to manhauling adventures in the Polar regions, and in he became the first Japanese person to walk to the South Pole via the Messner Start. He also has a unique training regimen: He is a rickshaw driver in the Asakusa downtown district in Tokyo. “The Rickshaw weighs about kg ( lb),” says Abe, “and I pull it ® km ( miles) almost every day.” Such training was crucial for Abe’s Antarctic expedition. “On my South pole expedition in , I encountered historically deep snow, so the sled sunk deep, slowing my progress,” he says. “Just pulling the sled was much harder than usual. I was exhausted every day. The safety of my cozy Hilleberg home – my Nammatj ® – was the only place I could be relaxed.” Abe chose the Nammatj ® because, he says, “it is very light for a polar tent, yet it is durable enough for the extremely windy conditions from Antarctica’s Katabatic wind. There is plenty of space for gear inside the tent, and the Nammatj is very stable even in a snowstorm. I also love how easy it is to set up: I was amazed that it was so easy to pitch while wearing my mittens. I pitched the tent every day, and, as soon as possible, I would get into my cozy home so I could rest for the next day. The Nammatj is the best tent for me. I would use it for my next South Pole expedition.” The first version of the Saivo, seen above on the Swedish coast, was introduced in «. It was very popular with paddlers, especially those who ventured out in harsh conditions. Our first geodesic tent, it laid the groundwork for the current Saivo and Saitaris. Photo: Pål Dufva.
26 27 SAIVO Colors: green, red, or sand
BLACK LABEL
F person
F Supremely strong three person self-supporting tent that can handle any situation in any kind of weather.
LIKE THE SAITARIS, THE SAIVO is well-suited to a wide array of adventures. It is the quintessential tent for those, such as climb- ers and ski mountaineers in isolated, high-mountain terrain, who
will leave their base camp unattended for extended periods. At the same time, its strength and space to weight ratio also make it Mats Jørgensen testing out his new Saivo for the first time. “This picture was taken last winter on the west coast of Norway, where we barely had any snow last winter.” His second Hilleberg (after his Jannu), Mats chose the Saivo for its strength and roominess on longer winter trips. Photo: Mats Jørgensen.
a superb choice for expedition use in demanding conditions (the inch inch Saivo is often used by teams going to the South Pole). Ski and cm cm paddle tourers, as well as desert travelers, have long appreciated Saivo Details the Saivo’s spacious interior and roomy vestibules, as well as its ° ¬ : Guy lines on the poles, many with attachment loops designed to Adjustable roof vents can be closed with Separate vent cover protects Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door self-supportingcm structure and easy-to-pitch design. Of course, cm «µ cm/®® in wrap around pole or pole crossing points, and on the vent cover and snow-proof panels, and are accessible open vents from snow and rain. is covered by a zipper adjust able, fabric all these attributes also make the Saivo a great choice for less vestibule vent hoods, increase stability in poor conditions. from inside the tent. panel for all-season comfort. cm cm in in demanding trips, as well, whether that’s a weekend of car camping or a leisurely, week-long, base camp-oriented hiking vacation in cm the mountains. cm
“Saivo” means “holy lake” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to northern Scandinavia. While robust enough for the worst conditions, the Saivo is just as appropriate on less demanding trips, such as here on a winter trip in Vålådalen near our office in Sweden. Photo: Johan Pettersson/Hilleberg Team. Saivo
Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs oz Packed Weight ¥. kg/ lbs oz
Inner Height ¥ cm/¥ in
Inner Tent Area .¡ m /¼. ft
x . m Vestibule Area x ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. Integrated stowage pockets. Adjustable vents on the ends are backed with adjustable no-see-um x ¼ cm mesh and air-permeable snow-proof panels, both of which are acces - Poles ( mm) x ¥.¡ in sible from inside or outside the tent.
Pegs Y-Pegs J Kerlon « outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the for an exceptionally strong and stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects Packed size* ¥ cm x cm (length x diameter) directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- in x in J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Self-supporting dome design requires only the ing pitching. Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- vestibules to be pegged, and the innovative full with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, able fabric panels. sleeve plus sleeve-and-clip pole system make for J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. quick, easy set up. Pitching the inner tent alone requires « optional pole “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points holders (sold separately; see page «°). only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in can always be situated out of the wind and provide their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the J The Saivo has plenty of room for ® occu pants and tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack their gear. flexible entry/exit and storage options. separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. All product features and measurement values, including tent Saivo awards weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and USA’s American Alpine Institute has Two years in a row the Saivo was Villmarksliv, The Norwegian out- 20052000200505 production process and/or natural variations in the materials. given its coveted Guides Choice Alpin, a German outdoor mag- GearGeGearaarr ofof ofthttheh etheYeYearaYer ar 1.1. PLAP1.L PLAATZTZTZ selected as Gear of the Year by door magazine, rated the Saivo µ.µ Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may Award to five Hilleberg models, in - azine, named the Saivo Test TrTrekeekkingzkTringinngnekkingzgzeleeltelte elte HILHHILLEBERILILLEBLEEBEHILLEBERBERG G SAIAAIVIVOSAIVO the readers of the premier German out of ³. “One of the best tents we look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. cluding the Saivo, declaring, “They are Winner out of tents tested. outdoor magazine Outdoor. have ever tested – a tent for life.” perfection in design.” ª ªª & ªª #/ªª
28 29 TARRA Colors: green, red, or sand
BLACK LABEL
F person
F Our strongest two person dome tent, designed for use in the harshest, most demanding conditions.
THE IDEA BEHIND THE TARRA was to create a kind of hybrid “tunnel dome” model, with a tunnel tent’s usable roominess and the static strength of a dome. The resulting boxy inner tent has near vertical walls, while the four pole structure boasts five crossing
points for an exceptionally strong structure. Like its “big brothers,” the ° person Saitaris and ® person Saivo, the person Tarra is
simple to pitch, makes a fine base camp tent, and is fully capable While capable of handling the harshest conditions in exposed terrain, the Tarra, with its roomy comfort and great venting, make it equally suited for summer trips. Here, a Tarra overlooks inch of taking on the most challenging weather. So, as with the Saitaris Vattensjöarna during a two-night trip in Anarisfjällen in Jämtland, Sweden. Photo: Robin Johansson/Hilleberg Team. inch cm cm and Saivo, the Tarra is often the choice of mountain climbers, and ° ¬ :
ski or paddle tourers. But its simplicity, strength and roominess cm cm cm/®³ in Tarra Details also make it quite popular with travelers who take extended trips in Separate vent cover protects Guy lines on the poles, many with attachment loops designed to Adjustable roof vent can be closed with a snow- Large flaps protect zippers cm remote, rugged locales, and with backcountry walkers, especially cm open vents from snow and rain. wrap around pole or pole crossing points, and on the vent cover, proof panel, and is accessible from inside the tent. from the rain. in in those who enjoy travelling in unruly conditions. increase stability in poor conditions. cm cm
“Tarra” describes a steep cliff in Sami, the language of the people indigenous Hilleberg Ambassador Lonnie Dupre and climbing partner Pascale Marceau chose a Tarra to serve as their basecamp to northern Scandinavia. for the first winter ascent of Mt Wood (°,«³ m/µ, ft), one of Canada’s tallest peaks. “Our lives depend on our tent” says Lonnie. “The Tarra’s dome design is excellent for heavy snow loads, strong winds and provides a spacious interior.” Tarra Photo: Lonnie Dupre (lonniedupre.com).
Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs oz Packed Weight . kg/¼ lbs oz
Inner Height ¥ cm/ in
Inner Tent Area . m 2/. ft 2
x . m 2 Vestibule Area x ft 2
Outer tent fabric Kerlon High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. Integrated stowage pockets. Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a zipper adjust able, fabric panel for all-season comfort. x ¡ cm Poles ( mm) x .¥ in J Kerlon « outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Pegs Y-Pegs for an exceptionally strong and stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Self-supporting dome design requires only the Packed size* ¥ cm x cm the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- vestibules to be pegged, and the straightforward ing pitching. Length x diameter in x in able fabric panels. short sleeve and clip pole system make for quick, J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines easy set up. Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points Tarra pitching kit (sold separately; see page «°). spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles can always be situated out of the wind and provide only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. J The Tarra has plenty of room for occupants and flexible entry/exit and storage options. * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their gear. their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. Tarra awards All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such USA’s Outdoor Gear Lab named the Tarra Top Pick in a review of ° season differences can occur because of alterations in the design and tents, praising its “fortress-like strength, [ease of] setup, two gigantic production process and/or natural variations in the materials. vestibules [and] great ventilation,” and proclaiming that “the Tarra is the Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may strongest two-person tent we’ve ever tested.” look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. ª, ª & ª
30 31 STAIKA Colors: green, red, or sand
BLACK LABEL
F person
F A supremely strong, elegantly simple – and fully free standing – dome tent that is well-suited for any adventure.
The Staika’s roomy interior and rugged construction provide both dependable security and welcome comfort in any season and in any weather conditions. Add in its spacious, dual vestibule design, and the Staika makes a fine lake side lodge on a late summer camping trip in Snowdonia, UK. Photo: Land Rover Explore.
THE STAIKA IS ALL ABOUT SIMPLE – but simple does not by any means equate to “sparse.” Easy to pitch, immensely stable, remarkably spacious, Staika Details and quite light, the Staika is an excellent “go to” tent for any use where sturdy
Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each Adjustable roof vents can be closed with snow-proof Separate vent cover protects open vents Large flaps protect zippers strength is the high priority. We originally designed the Staika for paddle tourers, side of each pole increase stability in poor conditions. panels, and are accessible from inside the tent. from snow and rain. from the rain. who wanted a highly stable, fully free standing tent for handling tricky pitching
conditions. Since then, it has garnered a large, loyal following amongst a wide inch inch assortment of other adventurers. Mountaineers, polar travelers, and ski tourers cm cm find it a supremely stable base camp tent in all conditions; bicycle tourers love
its simplicity and completely free standing construction; and even regular back- packers find great comfort in its roominess and relatively light weight as well as in its strength and stability.
cm cm “Staika” means “high,” or “pointed” in Sami, the language of the people indig -
enous to northern Scandinavia. in cm
Staika
Minimum Weight . kg/¡ lbs oz Packed Weight . kg/ lbs oz The Mt. Timpanogos Wilderness Area in Utah, USA, is renowned for rugged terrain and, in the winter, snow and very cold
temperatures. Little wonder Spencer cm Madsen chose the Staika, with its fully freestanding design and spacious comfort, Inner Height ¥ cm/ in for his trip there. Photo Spencer A. Madsen. Inner Tent Area . m /¥ ft
x .¼ m Vestibule Area x ¼.¡ ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon High bathtub floor keeps Vestibules are integrated into the construction, Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a Integrated stowage pockets. out ground water. resulting in a fully free standing tent. zipper adjust able, fabric panel for all-season comfort. x ¡ cm Poles ( mm) x ¥. in J Kerlon « outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Pegs Y-Pegs for an exceptionally strong and stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Fully free standing dome design requires no pegs Packed size* ¥ cm x cm the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- for pitching, and the straightforward short sleeve ing pitching. Length x diameter in x ¡ in able fabric panels. and clip pole system make for quick, easy set up. J The inner tent can be replaced with the Staika Mesh Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. can always be situated out of the wind and provide J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles flexible entry/exit and storage options. Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. J The Staika has plenty of room for two occupants * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in and their gear. Staika pitching kit (sold separately; see page «°). their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. Staika awards All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such EDITOR'S In their “Best of Test ,” Germany’s The USA’s Overland Journal, explained differences can occur because of alterations in the design and CHOICE Outdoor named the Staika the Best In a test of two person tents by the its Editor’s Choice award for the Staika production process and/or natural variations in the materials. °-Season Dome Tent of the Year. They German magazine Outdoor, the Staika with, “you’d have a difficult time find- Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may also mentioned the Staika’s earlier Edi- was named Test Winner. ing a more versatile, comfortable, and look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. tor’s Choice award. Summer bombproof lightweight tent.” /ª /ªª® ªª
32 33 Red Label tents are the best choice if you want general all-season strength & stability and RED LABEL if light weight is your highest priority.
RED LABEL TENTS ARE BUILT for generally Kaitum & Kaitum GT – pg. ª³ less demanding conditions in all seasons, such as less exposed mountain terrain, forests in Red Label tents are ideal both winter and summer, and the like, but where you still may encounter severe situa- for trips in any season tions. Their emphasis on lighter weight makes them less than ideal for harsh environments where lighter weight is and extended adventures in demanding conditions. They are, however, quite capable J Available in , ® & ° person sizes J entrances/ vestibules the priority… of withstanding heavy storm conditions. Expe- J extended vestibule on GT version rienced users sometimes choose these tents for more demanding adventures because they knowingly accept the trade-off of strength for Nallo & Nallo GT – pg. ª© lighter weight.
Red Label tents’ materials favor lighter weight over absolute strength:
J Our Kerlon outer tent fabric, which
has a kg/ ³.µ lb tear strength. Red Label tents offer an excellent balance of all- season strength and light weight, making them J mm poles. a great all-around choice for most adventures. They are especially well-suited to shoulder season, J ® mm Vectran & polyester guy lines. J Available in , ® & ° person sizes J entrance/ vestibule when the weather is mostly reasonable but can turn nasty – with snow, rain wind or all three – in J Lighter weight inner tent and floor fabrics. J Extended vestibule on GT version an instant, such as here on a mission to find the J Lighter weight zippers. last bit of snow on a late spring ski trip in Montana, USA. Photo: Marcus Hockett. J V-Pegs, our lighter, but still very strong, pegs. Allak – pg. «¨ Jannu – pg. «« Red Label tents are designed to maximize light weight while still retaining appropriate strength, ease of use and comfort in all …and are quite capable conditions:
J Outer tent goes all the way to the ground of standing up to for all season protection.
J Different length poles in some models challenging terrain and J Available in & ® person sizes J person reduce weight. J entrances/ vestibules J entrance/ vestibule J At least one vent high up for ventilation conditions. even if the tent is dug down into the snow.
J The interior is designed to offer roomi- ness at the lightest weight. Akto – pg. «³ Soulo – pg. «© Unna – pg. ²¨
Ståle Johan Aklestad planned a quick overnight foray last September into the mountains near Romsdal, Norway, but had a very tight time win- dow. “I had to be at work next morning at ,” he says, “so I went, and arrived at Svartvatnet in J person J person J person the dark as the moon rose. It was a struggle in the deep snow, but totally worth it! I put up my J entrance/ vestibule J entrance/ vestibule J entrance/no vestibule Nallo GT, and I am unbelievably glad this is a Hilleberg tent!” Photo: Ståle Johan Aklestad/ staleaklestad.no.
34 35 KAITUM Colors: green, red, or sand KAITUM GT
RED LABEL
F , & person KAITUM F Very roomy yet remarkably light and strong two vestibule all-season tents.
A Kaitum GT as a portable hut for a ski trip over Easter weekend in Gråhøgdbu, Norway. The Kaitum GT’s excellent space to weight ratio and quick pitching make it a popular choice KAITUM GT for mobile adventures in all seasons. Photo: Rune Hjetland/Jarbeaux Sport.
THE KAITUM AND KAITUM GT models are highly versatile all- Kaitum Kaitum GT season tents. Providing a superb balance of remarkably light Kaitum & Kaitum GT Details weight, comfort, and high strength, they are an excellent choice Guy lines on the vestibule vent hoods and looped guy Large flaps protect zippers Adjustable vents on each vestibule can be closed Extended vestibule on the GT version allows ¬ ± for those who prefer the flexibility of a two entrance, two vestibule lines affixed to twin attachments on each side of each from the rain. with snow-proof panels. Accessible from inside for greater storage space and flexibility. pole increase stability in poor conditions. or outside of the tent.
design, but don’t necessarily require the extra strength of our inch h inc cm Black Label Keron models. For those wanting even more space, cm
the Kaitum GT model’s extended vestibule offers that with very Kaitum & GT little weight pen alty. The standard sized vestibules can be fully Max: cm/°® in
m Min: µ cm/® in
rolled away for tre mendous venting, while the GT’s extended cm in in c vestibule has an entrance on each side for more entry/exit and
venting options. Its front section can also be rolled back to create KAITUM KAITUM GT a very protected “covered porch.” VESTIBULE
Backpackers, paddle tourers and cyclists will appreciate the Kaitum & GT Kaitum’s roominess, light weight, and small packed size. Hunters, Max: µ cm/° in cm cm
in Min: « cm/®µ in in winter campers, ski tourers, and climbers will favor its all-season strength and impressive space to weight ratio, and taller users of all types will find the Kaitum models a roomy pleasure. The four- person Kaitum ° and Kaitum ° GT are both perfect for backpack- ing families, couples who camp with their dogs, or anyone looking Kaitum & GT cm cm in in for a roomy but remarkably lightweight °-person tent. Max: cm/® in High bathtub floor keeps Integrated stowage Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent doors are covered by Dual entrances on GT vest ibule allow greater access. Min: «³ cm/®® in out ground water. pockets. zipper adjust able, fabric panels for all-season comfort. “Kaitum” is named after a beautiful lake and river in northern Sweden.
Kaitum § Kaitum § GT Kaitum ª Kaitum ª GT Kaitum « Kaitum « GT J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J One standard and one extended vestibule in the for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent. taneous pitching. Kaitum GT afford even more gear storage and Minimum Weight . kg/¥ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz .¼ kg/ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz .¼ kg/ lbs oz comfort. J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, Packed Weight . kg/ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz . kg/¼ lbs oz .¼ kg/ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- and the simple, single-opening, continuous sleeve J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Inner Height cm/¼ in cm/¼ in ¥ cm/ in ¥ cm/ in cm/ in cm/ in able fabric panels. and pole tensioner pole system is quick to pitch and outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects remarkably stable. directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- J Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight Inner Tent Area .¼ m /. ft . m /. ft . m /.¡ ft . m /.¼ ft . m /¼.¥ ft . m /¥.¡ ft ing pitching. ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys. J Dual entrances ensure that one door can always be x . m . m + . m x . m .¼ m + . m x . m . m + . m situated out of the wind and provide flexible entry/ J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Vestibule Area J Both Kaitum and Kaitum GT have plenty of room x .¼ ft .¡ ft + .¼ ft x ft . ft + ft x ¡. ft . ft + ¡. ft for the stated number of occupants and their gear. exit options. Pitching the inner tent alone requires ³ optional pole holders (sold separately; see page «°). Outer tent fabric Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon
x ¥, x cm x ¥, x cm x , x ¥ cm x , x ¥ cm x , x cm x , x cm Poles (· mm) Kaitum & Kaitum GT awards x ., x . in x ., x . in x ¼., x . in x ¼., x . in x .¼, x ¼. in x .¼, x ¼. in Germany’s Outdoor Magazin named the Kaitum Test The UK’s Trek & Mountain awarded the Kaitum Editor’s Both Hunt Alaska and Fish Alaska from the USA gave Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs Winner, praising its “durable materials, clever details, Choice in their group test of trekking tents, praising its the Kaitum ° GT their Editors’ Choice award. Writing stability (up to km/h) and magnificent living comfort,” superior materials, longevity, surprisingly low weight that “they love this tent,” they praised its light weight, Packed size* ¥ cm x ¡ cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x ¼ cm ¥ cm x ¼ cm ¥ cm x cm and calling it “your dream house for life.” and ease of pitching, and calling it “positively palatial.” roominess and stability. Length x diameter in x .¥ in in x ¡ in in x ¡ in in x ¡.¥ in in x ¡.¥ in in x in ª® ª ª Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. Finland’s Retki magazine named the Kaitum GT Test * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and Winner in their -person trekking tent test. They were The Kaitum was named Best in Test by Norway’s Fjell In a group tent test, Germany’s Outdoor magazine awarded a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. particularly impressed with its two vestibule construction, og Vidde magazine’s in their test of lightweight tents. the Kaitum Test Winner, calling it “perfect.” All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design its excellent ventilation, and its ability to accommodate and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. double poles. ª ª ªª 36 37 NALLO Colors: green, red, or sand NALLO GT NALLO
RED LABEL
F , , & person
F Very lightweight single ves- tibule all-season tents that offer excellent strength.
NALLO GT Their balance of light weight, strength and spacious storage make Nallo GT models excellent choices for those, like photographers and guides, who need strength enough to handle unforeseen challenging weather as well as lighter weight to balance out the amount of heavy gear they have to carry. Seen here during one of photographer Jana Erb’s numerous trips to Iceland. Photo: Jana Erb/kontrapixel.de.
THE NALLO AND NALLO GT are known for their Nallo Nallo GT Nallo & Nallo GT Details light weight. But it’s their remarkable strength that Looped guy lines affixed to twin attach- A large, hooded vent is integrated into Outer tent entrance can be Large flaps protect zippers Adjustable vent on the GT's vestibule can be makes these tents the first choice for anyone need- ments on each side of each pole increase the top of the door, and is adjustable accessed from either front from the rain. closed with a snow-proof panel. Accessible ¬ ± ing the lightest weight tents that still offer all-season, stability in poor conditions. from inside the vestibule. or side panels. from inside or outside of the tent.
all weather functionality. This includes hikers of all inch inch types, of course, but also wilderness photographers, cm cm climbers, hunters, and other adventurers who want to get more out of carrying less. Solo hikers can Nallo & GT Front: µ cm/°µ in easily choose the near-palatial space of the Nallo cm cm Rear: « cm/®µ in in in without any real weight penalty, just as two- and NALLO NALLO GT three-person parties can “size up” for the Nallo ® and VESTIBULE Nallo °, respectively, without exceeding their weight “budget.” Families with younger children, those who Nallo & GT hike with their dogs, and anyone else needing extra Front: µ cm/° in cm in space find the Nallo GT models’ extended vestibule in Rear: « cm/® in cm indispensable. In addition, there is an entrance on either side of that extended vestibule, and the entire front section can be rolled back to create a full tent-
width “covered patio” that’s ideal for lounging out of Nallo & GT
cm Inside mesh vent is covered Integrated stowage High bathtub floor Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent Dual entrances on GT vest- Extended vestibule on the GT in in the weather while still being outside. cm Front: cm/® in by adjustable, zipper-closure pockets. keeps out ground water. door is covered by zipper adjust able, ibule allow greater access. version allows for greater stor- Rear: « cm/® in fabric panel. fabric panel for all-season comfort. age space and flexibility.
“Nallo” is a peak in the Swedish mountain range of Kebnekaise.
J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J The lower portion of the rear outer wall can be rolled Nallo § Nallo § GT Nallo ª Nallo ª GT Nallo « Nallo « GT for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent. taneous pitching. up for greater venting options.
Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs ¡ oz . kg/¥ lbs ¥ oz . kg/ lbs oz . kg/¥ lbs oz .¡ kg/¥ lbs ¥ oz . kg/¡ lbs oz J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Packed Weight . kg/¥ lbs ¥ oz .¼ kg/ lbs oz . kg/¥ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs ¥ oz the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- and the simple, single-opening, continuous sleeve outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly able fabric panels. and pole tensioner pole system is quick to pitch and to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. Inner Height cm/¼ in cm/¼ in ¥ cm/ in ¥ cm/ in ¥ cm/¥ in ¥ cm/¥ in remarkably stable. J Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight J The inner tents in both the Nallo and Nallo GT models Inner Tent Area . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys. J A single entrance and vestibule afford easy access can be replaced with the Nallo Mesh Inner tents (sold and plenty of storage space, but keep the weight separately; see page « ). J Both Nallo and Nallo GT have a good amount of room . m . m . m .¡ m . m . m very low. The Nallo GT’s extended vestibule provides Vestibule Area for the stated number of occupants and their gear. J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. ft .¡ ft ¥ ft ¼ ft ¼. ft . ft even more storage space. Pitching the inner tent alone requires ° optional pole Outer tent fabric Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon holders (sold separately; see page «°).
x ¥, x cm x ¥, x cm x , x ¥ cm x , x ¥ cm x , x cm x , x cm Poles (· mm) x ., x . in x ., x . in x ¼., x . in x ¼., x . in x .¼, x ¼. in x .¼, x ¼. in Nallo & Nallo GT awards Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs USA’s American Alpine Institute has given its coveted The USA’s Hunt Alaska magazine named the Nallo Editors’ The Nallo was named Test Winner in a review by Ger- Guides Choice Award to five Hilleberg models, includ- Choice, praising its roomy vestibule, its durability, and its Packed size* cm x ¡ cm cm x cm cm x cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x ¼ cm many’s Outdoor magazine. ing the Nallo, declaring, “They are perfection in design.” impressive ruggedness. Length x diameter ¼ in x .¥ in ¼ in x ¡ in ¼ in x ¡ in in x ¡ in in x ¡ in in x ¡.¥ in ª Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. ª “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. UK’s Trek & Mountain magazine awarded the Nallo * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, Editor’s Choice, writing, “Great all-rounder with superb Twice the readers of Germany’s leading outdoor magazine, Three times the Nallo has been ratedGear of the Year by and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. design and build quality.” Outdoor, voted the Nallo GT Gear of the Year. the readers of Outdoor, Germany’s top outdoor magazine. All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. ª ªª & ª ªª, ªª 38 & ªª 39 ALLAK Colors: green, red, or sand
RED LABEL
F & person
F Simple, remarkably light, and completely free standing, the Allak is an excellent all-arounder.
SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION over years ago, the Allak has been one of our most popular tents. Now offered in both a two- and a three-person version, the Allak models are remarkably light yet impressively strong, and are well-suited for anything from summer paddling to winter ski Allak Allak mountaineering, and from year-round backpacking to all-season peak bagging. Both offer a high degree of comfort while being easily light Their fully freestanding structure – and their remarkable strength and light weight – make the Allak models excellent choices for mobile adventures through unmarked terrain, as here enough for mobile journeys, where you move your camp every day, and on Norway’s longest “trail,” the Norge på langs, which runs the length of the country. Officially, the Norge på langs has only two end points, with no established route, so travelers like filmmaker Petr Pavliček, who choose the most wilderness-oriented route, will encounter a wide variety of topography and weather conditions. Photo: Petr Pavliček/bernartwood.cz. two people who want even more comfort will find the small increase inch inch in in inch inch cm in weight of the Allak ® well worth it. The Allak model’s two-entrance cm cm cm cm cm construction allows for superb ventilation options in warm weather while their three-pole dome structure is strong enough for summer or winter Allak Details base camp use in all but the worst conditions. In addition, their fully Dual guy lines on each pole, with the upper attachment loop designed Flaps protect zippers Separate vent cover protects open Adjustable roof vents can be closed with snow-proof m freestanding construction make them ideal for tough pitching conditions, to wrap around the pole, increase stability in poor conditions. from the rain. vents from snow and rain. panels, and are accessible from inside the tent. in in c such as rocky ground and sand, and their two integrated vestibules are cm set parallel to the sleeping area, giving excellent access to gear storage space as well as ease of entry and exit. Paddlers have long valued the Allak’s ability to be pitched nearly anywhere, while backpackers choose in in it for its roomy stability and light weight. Mountaineers appreciate both cm cm the Allak’s freestanding design, compact footprint, and its roominess, as well as its ability to deal with snow loading.
inch inch in in “Allak” means “lake,” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to northern Scandinavia. inch inch cm cm cm cm cm cm
The Allak models’ lightweight strength and comfort make them just as well-suited for challenging Allak§ Allak ª ski mountaineering trips as for a family of three’s first ski tour, as here, in Sylarna, Sweden. Photo: Lisa Nilsvander/Hilleberg Team.
Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz m in Packed Weight . kg/¡ lbs oz .¡ kg/ lbs oz in c cm Inner Height ¥ cm/ in cm/ in
Inner Tent Area .¼ m /. ft . m /.¼ ft Integrated stowage pockets. Vestibules are integrated into the construction, Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a zipper High bathtub floor keeps out in in resulting in a fully free standing tent. adjustable, fabric panel for all-season comfort. ground water. x . m x . m Vestibule Area cm cm x . ft x . ft J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Outer tent fabric Kerlon Kerlon for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Fully free standing dome design requires no pegs x ¡ cm x cm Poles (· mm) the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- for pitching, and the straightforward short sleeve ing pitching. x ¥.¡ in x ¥¼. in able fabric panels. and clip pole system make for quick, easy set up. J The inner tent can be replaced with the Allak Mesh Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). Pegs V-Pegs V-Pegs J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. can always be situated out of the wind and provide J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Packed size* ¥ cm x cm ¥ cm x ¼ cm flexible entry/exit and storage options. Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional Length x diameter in x ¡ in in x ¡.¥ in J The Allak has plenty of room for two or three oc- Allak pitching kit (sold separately; see page «°). Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff cupants and their gear. bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately Allak awards will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. In a review of trekking tents, German USA’s Hunt Alaska and Fish Alaska both All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary magazine Outdoor named the Allak ® named the Allak ® their Editors’ Choice, In a Trekking Tent test, German magazine Austria’s largest outdoor magazine, somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such dif- Test Winner, calling it “Excellent” and calling it “strong, light and versatile,” and Outdoor awarded the Allak the ¦ - Land der Berge, gave the Allak Top ferences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural writing that it “shines in all four seasons praising its freestanding construction, ¢ ¸ ¹ designation. Tipp – st prize – in a large test of variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look with top functionality and quality,” and roomy interior. lightweight tents. slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. ª® ª® ª ªª®
40 41 The story of the Allak Red Label users
SINCE WE INTRODUCED the Allak in «, it has, unsurprisingly, become increased the size of the vent cover and added a rain gutter to prevent Jana Erb: Nallo ª GT one of our most popular tents. Fully freestanding (including two entranc- drippage while entering and exiting. We found that the new design lent es and two integrated vestibules), it is both roomy and quite strong, and itself to a smaller version, as well, so we created our one-person Soulo to it is remarkably lightweight. We began development on the Allak – now complement the two-person Allak. called the Allak to differentiate it from the three-person Allak ® – in ³. “The result was fantastic,” says Bo, “and we applied for – and received We wanted to create a true all-season all-rounder: a two-person tent with – design protection from the European Union Intellectual Property Office two vestibules that was light enough for summer backpacking, strong (EUIPO) for both the Allak and the Soulo.” As with its “big brother” the enough for winter mountain or ski tour use in exposed conditions, and that Staika, the Allak’s freestanding construction proved ideal for paddlers in had fully freestanding construction. “During the original Allak’s develop- the rocky Swedish Archipelago. “But we knew from the beginning that ment,” says Bo Hilleberg, Chairman and head of product development, “all other users would like it very much,” says Bo. “The Allak is just as well- of us at the office wanted to test it, since it could be used anywhere: in the suited for backpackers, cyclists and mountaineers as it is for paddlers.” forest, above the tree line, for paddling – anywhere. And it was very light In late µ, we began the development of a three-person Allak, and comfortable!” something we had long been planning to do. “It might seem that this was We used our freestanding Black Label Staika as a model but the Allak simple,” says Petra Hilleberg, CEO of the Hilleberg Group and President became – and remains – very much its own entity. To keep the weight of both the US and Swedish operations. “Just take the Allak and increase Niklas Siemens Jana Erb/kontrapixel.de down, we used our Kerlon and mm poles – hallmarks of what has the size on the computer to get the Allak ®. But it doesn’t really work that Jana Erb is an outdoor and adventure photographer based in Munich, Germany. “I love to travel,” she says, “to tell stories about the beauty of nature and the challenges in become our Red Label series (we introduced our Label System in ). way.” Getting the best proportions took a good deal of both development preserving it. I believe the world is filled with amazing people, things, and places that need to be seen!” Most recently, Jana has done several trips to Iceland. It is a place, We chose our short pole sleeve and clip system, and we made the Allak a and testing. By March of ³, we had a working prototype, but we were she says, “I couldn’t keep myself from going back to.” And, while she had done a good deal of longer trips in Scandinavia, in all seasons, as well as some Alpine winter bit smaller than the Staika to save even more weight. still unsatisfied with the height. “On one of our ski tours in Sweden,” recalls tours, she found Iceland’s winter profoundly more challenging. “I had to accept that Iceland’s winter is something else. When climate conditions force you to your physical To ensure the Allak was as strong as possible, we altered the pole structure Petra, “I felt it wasn’t quite the right volume for three people.” The develop- and mental limits and you have a task to fulfill, there is no room for trial and error. Having technical outdoor and survival equipment that is utterly reliable and can always to create more crossing points, and we developed a guy line attachment ment team went back to work, and, after a few prototypes, the Allak ® was be counted on allows you to get the most out of the limited daylight time of the Iceland winter.” For her trip, she relied on her Nallo ® GT, which she says suits her needs system that wrapped around each pole for added stability. We reconfigured ready for introduction into the Red Label series. perfectly. “Having a tent spacious enough to fit bulky but sensitive gear in the extended vestibule and that still offers enough room to prepare breakfast for the whole the vent system, using separate vents above each entrance, and we team is great,” she says. “The fact that it is exceptionally easy to set up, no matter how strong the winds are, is a huge plus.” Jana chose the Nallo ® GT very deliberately. “Hilleberg would for sure recommend that I use one of their Black Label tents,” she says, “but no matter how bad the conditions, the Nallo ® GT has never let me down! On top of that, with a backpack loaded with heavy camera gear and tons of spare batteries, every ounce counts!” Still, she says, she was fully prepared for any problem. “My Hilleberg repair kit is still untouched to this day,” she says. “It’s amazing to see what is possible in manufacturing when the company prioritizes quality over price. Thanks to Hilleberg for not making a compromise!” Over the next year, Jana will travel again to Iceland to document sustainable trekking adventure tourism, and she will also go to Greenland to explore how the melting inland ice is challenging the Kalaallit people and their way of life. “My Hilleberg Nallo ® GT will be with me!” she says. (For more Allak users information on Jana, see kontrapixel.de) Mady Host Jasper Boerma: Unna
Mady Host/mady-host.de Jasper Boerma/kayasper.com When Mady Host was a little girl, a teacher asked her what she wanted to do when she got older. Her instant reply: “I want to travel the world and write books about my journeys.” Now based in Magdeburg, Germany, she is living her dream. She has published six books about her travels, which have included a pilgrimage in Spain, a backpack Jasper Boerma was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, but has lived in Spain since . Before Spain, he had fed his adventure craving with long-distance bike trips tour through Albania and a bike tour through Finland. Recently she started her own travel podcast, and she is the owner of a publishing company. Her latest adventure throughout the world. In Spain, however, he discovered water, especially the ocean: he started doing trips in a sea kayak and saw coastlines from another angle. “An – and the subject of her upcoming seventh book – has been to ride the EuroVelo ³, also called The Rivers Route, a cycling route that runs from Saint-Nazaire, France, on enormous and fascinating new world opened for me,” says Jasper. Venturing out on longer and longer trips, he soon found that he needed better shelter. “I found that while the Atlantic Ocean, to Constanța, Romania on the Black Sea. Mady pedaled nearly µ km (® miles) and traveled through countries on what she calls “one of the camping on exposed sandy and rocky shores, things can easily get rough,” he says. “So I went looking for a super stable tent and found it in the Hilleberg Unna!” Jasper best long-distance bike routes in Europe. I experienced a lot,” she says, “and I fell in love with Serbia.” A self-described “passionate camping girl,” Mady used an Allak on has used his Unna in all seasons: in the hot summers of Spain, he uses the Unna Mesh Inner Tent. The rest of the year, he uses the standard Inner. “I am very happy with her trip. “The Allak worked perfectly for me alone and as well as when my photographer joined me in the middle of the trip,” says Mady. “We used the Allak no matter the my Unna,” he says. “I am not the smallest guy – I stand .« meter (³ ft ³ in) tall – but I fit quite comfortably into my Unna. It just has it all! The number one reason I love it so weather, and we chose ‘wild’ camp spots as much as possible. We were really impressed that we stayed dry and comfortable even in the wettest conditions. I also loved much is its amazing versatility. I carry both the standard pegs as well as the Hilleberg Sand and Snow Pegs, and so can pitch my tent virtually anywhere. Since the entrance how easy the Allak was to pitch.” Mady’s book on her trip will be available in the spring of . (For more on Mady (in German), see mady-host.de) can be opened completely, in fine weather the views are always a delight to wake up to. If it rains, the tent still has plenty of ventilation. It doesn’t have a vestibule, but in exchange, the inner tent is so comfortably big, and I love that during days of bad weather. I still can put my sandy shoes and other stuff just under the outer tent of the tent, so I don´t miss a dedicated vestibule at all. And the trick of the “virtual vestibule” – unclipping the corner of the inner tent – works perfectly when entering or exiting during rainy days. Inside, I feel very protected. After a long active day, it is wonderful to crawl into my cozy shelter to rest without a care. I just can’t imagine a better tent for my purposes!” (For more on Jasper, in Spanish, see kayasper.com)
42 43 JANNU Colors: green, red, or sand
RED LABEL
F person
F The Jannu is that rarest of combinations: tremendously strong and very light.
THE JANNU WAS DESIGNED to be an alpine climbing and moun- taineering tent. Its compact footprint shines in limited-space sites, such as knife-edge ridges and small ledges, and it is very stable, even in high winds. Yet it is also easily light enough for use on long
or short trips where low weight is a high priority. So, while the Jannu’s strength and light weight has made it the tent of choice for Very strong and remarkably light, the two-person Jannu is an excellent choice for a solo ski tour in exposed terrain – especially if you favor canine companionship. Sherman naps near Råståjaure, a lake on the Swedish Norwegian border, while his human prepares for another day of skiing. Photo: Jarle Eide/jarleeide.com. alpine mountaineers, its excellent snow-loading resistance have inch made it extremely popular with winter campers, hunters, and high cm cm inch altitude trekkers. Its light weight and self-supporting structure Jannu Details have also attracted many long distance backpackers and paddle ° ¬ : Guy lines on the poles, many with attachment loops designed to wrap around pole Adjustable roof vent can be closed with snow-proof panel, Separate vent cover protects open vent tourers. And, sincecm it is quite strong and spacious yet also very cm «µ cm/®® in or pole crossing points, and on the vent cover, increase stability in poor conditions. and is accessible from inside of the tent. from snow and rain. cm light, solo adventurers expecting especially challenging conditions cm in in in cm favor the Jannu, as well. cm cm cm “Jannu” is a formidable m/ , ft peak (officially called Kumbhakarna) in the Himalayas. Long-time Hilleberg user Christoph Haas has a special affinity for the area shown here, near the Cirque de Gavarnie in the Pyrenees on the French Spanish border. He visited it first as a small boy, then again nearly years later. Most recently, Jannu he returned with his Jannu. “The Jannu was the perfect tent for this trip. It is super light for its strength, and it doesn’t Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs oz need a perfect tent site to pitch. And it is tough enough for the big thunderstorms coming in from the heated lowlands of the Rio Ebro south of the Pyrenees. The place you can see in the picture is so completely perfect, it is almost kitschy.” Packed Weight . kg/¡ lbs oz Photo: Christoph Haas/rockandsnow.de. Inner Height cm/¼ in
Inner Tent Area . m /. ft
. m Vestibule Area .¼ ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon
x , x ¡ cm High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. integrated stowage pockets. Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a zipper Asymmetric door opening allows one side to Poles (· mm) x .¼, x . in adjustable, fabric panel for all-season comfort. be situated out of the weather.
Pegs ¥ V-Pegs J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Packed size* ¥ cm x cm for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly Length x diameter to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. in x ¡ in J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Self-supporting dome design requires only the Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- vestibule to be pegged, and the straightforward J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, able fabric panels. short sleeve and clip pole system make for quick, Pitching the inner tent alone requires ³ optional pole spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. easy set up. holders (sold separately; see page «°). “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. J A single entrance and vestibule afford easy access * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in and plenty of storage space, but keep the weight their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the J The Jannu has a good amount of room for two oc- tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack cupants and their gear. very low. separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. All product features and measurement values, including tent Jannu awards weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and USA’s Outdoor Gear Lab has named the The Jannu took the number spot (right USA’s Backpacker magazine USA’s Climbing Magazine writes production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Jannu Editors’ Choice for three years behind our Nammatj ) in Outdoor Gear named the Jannu Best All-Around “[For Denali] you’ve got to have Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may running, saying, “it is still the cream of Lab’s ® review of ° season tents, Mountaineering Tent. “If you want the proper gear,” which includes look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. the crop,” and “…if you want the best earning Top Pick: “the Jannu is our high- the best winter shelter…get this the Jannu: “it’s the perfect barrier ª, ª, of the best, the Jannu is hard to beat.” ª est rated self-supporting dome tent.” Gear Guide ªª mountain fortress.” ªª® against the harshest conditions.” ª – ª 44 45 AKTO Colors: green, red, or sand
RED LABEL
F person
F A spacious, amazing ly light solo tent with true all season function.
WHEN WE FIRST introduced the Akto over years ago, we did not know that it would become as popular as it has. Although only slightly heavier than a bivy bag, the Akto offers near-luxury, all-season shelter for the solo traveler – lodging in Nature’s solitude can seem far away at times, but the Akto’s light weight and small packed size make it an easy addition to your travel kit. This will provide you the perfect excuse to get in
that includes a vestibule and a packed size small enough to fit into a side pocket cm cm in a little adventure no matter where you are. When Hilleberg Ambassador Milosz Pierwola had a few days free after a conference in Las Vegas, instead of staying in the city, he took on many packs. his Akto out into the Nevada desert. Photo: Milosz Pierwola/adventuremilo.com It’s an ideal choice any time you need the lightest weight, all season solo inch tent, and while it was not designed for extreme use, it has proven itself on cm Akto Details extended polar expeditions, and so will stand up well to all conditions. Hikers, in Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each Integrated door and vent. The top of the door also Partial no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by an Integrated stowage climbers, bicycle tourers and sea kayakers alike have embraced its lightweight side of the pole increase stability in poor conditions. acts as the vent’s adjusting mechanism. adjust able, fabric panel for all season comfort. pocket. cm roominess, and today it is being used in every clime, all over the world. Long distance backpackers especially appreciate having a sturdy, comfortable room of their own at the end of a long day on the trail. Trekkers find it excellent light- weight accommodation insurance for when traditional lodging in far flung places is overcrowded, overpriced, or unavailable. And tall users find it one of the few inch solo tents available that has enough room. cm
“Akto” means “alone” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to northern Scandinavia.
Akto Two tents, one mountain. Dwight Lu and his group climbed Mt. Fuji (®³ m/ ,®« ft) in early spring, encountering snowy, windy conditions, and took both a Tarra and an Akto. While we might have recommended the three-pole Soulo over the Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs oz single pole Akto for these conditions, Dwight and his team knew exactly how to pitch and use the Akto to get the optimal Packed Weight .¡ kg/ lbs oz performance from it. Photo: Dwight Lu. Inner Height ¼ cm/ in
Inner Tent Area .¡ m /. ft
. m Vestibule Area . ft Zipper adjustable vents in head and foot ends of the Large flap protects the High bathtub floor keeps Venting fabric on head and foot ends Sturdy fiberglass rods in corners of the Outer tent fabric Kerlon outer tent provide good air flow, and are protected zipper from the rain. out ground water. keeps out snow, yet is highly breathable. outer tent provide extra height and more from rain by the angled design of the end itself. usable space. x ¼ cm Poles (· mm) x ¥. in J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the Pegs V-Pegs for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. Packed size* cm x cm J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Basic pitching requires only four pegs in the head and Length x diameter ¡ in x ¥ in the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- foot end guy lines, and the simple, single-opening, J The inner tent can be replaced with the Akto Mesh able fabric panels. continuous pole sleeve and tensioner system is quick Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines to pitch and remarkably stable. ( pegging out with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, J Single pole construction offers excellent space : J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. to weight ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile the four corners provides optimal floor space, venting Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles and overall tent function and is highly recommended.) only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. journeys. Akto/Enan pitching kit (sold separately; see page «°). The single entrance/single vestibule configuration * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in J The Akto has a plenty of room for one occupant and J their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the affords easy access as well as storage space. tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack his or her gear. separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. All product features and measurement values, including tent Akto awards weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such British magazine and website Adventure Adventure Bike Rider, a British magazine UK’s Trail Magazine awarded the Akto Britain’s Trek & Mountain tested light- differences can occur because of alterations in the design and Travel lauded the Akto for its spacious, dedicated to adventurous motorcycle Best in Test in a test of premium one- weight tents and named the Akto Best production process and/or natural variations in the materials. strong, and easy to pitch design, writing, ABR touring, gave the Akto out of , prais- person backpacking tents, writing “It in Test. “This tent was definitely made RATING Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may AT “Hilleberg tents are a delight and testing 9 out of 10 ing its sturdiness, roominess and ventila- is perfect for solo backpacking in wild by people who use them!” they wrote. “A RATING: www.adventurebikerider.com look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. one is a privilege,” wrote the reviewer. “… tion. “Everything has been considered weather.” superb piece of kit all round.” 8 OUT OF 10 the Swedish company didn’t disappoint.” with the user in mind.” ª® ª ª ª
46 47 SOULO Colors: green, red, or sand
RED LABEL
F person
F A completely free standing solo tent that is both remarkably light and expedition-ready. SINCE THE SOULO’S FREE STANDING construction allows it to be pitched While often chosen for its strength, the Soulo is also a superb all-around tent for any kind of trip. It is remarkably lightweight and roomy, and its fully freestanding construction allows almost anywhere, and since it is remarkably light and tremendously strong, it is you to easily adjust its position to avoid rocks or other such discomfort-causing annoyances, as here on the island of Kvaløya in Northern Norway. Photo: Thomas Samuelsen. in ideal for almost any adventure. During its development, nearly every tester found inch inch cm cm it perfect for whatever trip it was used on. Mountaineers, both recreational and cminch in Soulo Details cm cm inch cm professional, will take to its strength and low weight, as will backcountry hunters Dual guy lines on each pole, with the upper attachment loop designed Adjustable roof vent can be closed with a snow- Separate vent cover protects open Flap protects zipper from and winter campers. Bicycle, motorcycle and paddle tourers will choose it for its to wrap around the pole, increase stability in poor conditions. proof panel, and is accessible from inside the tent. vent from snow and rain. the rain. in free standing simplicity and compact packed size. Backpackers in all seasons, cm in long distance trekkers, and weekend hikers alike will be drawn to its light weight cm and integrated vestibule, and ski tourers and ski mountaineers will appreciate its snow load handling. Tall users will love its length, and all will appreciate its cm cm cm m remarkable overall roominess. m in c in c
“Soulo” means “island,” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to cm northern Scandinavia. in
cm in Soulo cm The Soulo’s light weight, compactm size, and ability to handle any weather gives you the possibility to get to places where Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs ¡ oz the views are the best. A ski touring trip yields a classic Norwegian landscape of moonlit fjord and Northern Lights. Photo: Packed Weight . kg/¥ lbs ¥ oz Petr Pavliček/bernartwood.cz. c Inner Height ¼¥ cm/¡ in
Inner Tent Area .¼ m /.¥ ft
. m cm Vestibule Area . ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. Integrated stowage pocket. Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a Vestibule is integrated into the construction, resulting zipper adjust able, fabric panel for all-season comfort. in a fully free standing tent. x , x ¥ cm Poles (· mm) x ¥., x . in J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly Pegs V-Pegs to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Fully free standing dome design requires no pegs Packed size* cm x ¡ cm the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- for pitching, and the straightforward short sleeve J The inner tent can be replaced with the Soulo Mesh Length x diameter ¡ in x .¥ in able fabric panels. and clip pole system make for quick, easy set up. Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points J The single entrance/single vestibule configuration J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. provide outstanding snow-load handling capability. affords easy access as well as storage space. Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles Soulo pitching kit (sold separately; see page «°). only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. J The Soulo has a plenty of room for one occupant * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in and his or her gear. their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. Soulo awards All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown In , Germany’s Outdoor named the Soulo Editor’s Choice, saying “[The Soulo] is the first in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such In their Camping Guide, Australian Geographic Outdoor included the Soulo truly convincing example of a free standing solo tent.” In , Outdoor repeated the honor, com- differences can occur because of alterations in the design and in their Best Gear collection, writing, “...if you want just one tent to cover menting, “There are lighter one-person tents than the .° kg Soulo. But there are no other solo production process and/or natural variations in the materials. all your bases, invest and you’ll find long-lasting comfort.” Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may tents that are as stable or as comfortable.” look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. ª ª ªª®
48 49 UNNA Colors: green, red, or sand
RED LABEL
F person
F A fully free standing, very light solo tent that can be pitched anywhere, anytime.
OUR SIMPLEST SOLO TENT, the fully free standing Unna is supremely easy to pitch nearly anywhere – rocky shores, narrow ridgelines, dense forests (or, of course, even on “perfect” The Unna’s simple, lightweight and fully freestanding construction make it a popular choice for anyone whose adventures lead them to unusual campsites. Longtime Hilleberg user tent sites) – and it boasts an impressive amount of interior space. It is ideal for journeys in any Björn Nehrhoff von Holderberg is perfectly situated to watch the sunset during a paddling trip in Germany. Photo: Björn Nehrhoff von Holderberg/adventure-photographer.de season where low weight is a high priority, and where the terrain makes for tricky pitching con- ditions. Rather than a vestibule, the Unna has a spacious interior that easily accommodates the inch Unna Details occupant and gear – or, in a pinch, two people. And by disconnecting a corner of the inner tent, cm cm Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each side Integrated door and vent. The top of the door also Separate vent cover protects open Large flap protects zipper one can create a virtual vestibule and keep the inner tent dry while entering or exiting in rainy of each pole increase stability in poor conditions. acts as the vent’s adjusting mechanism. vents from snow and rain. from the rain. conditions. Its dome design handles snow loading well, and its roominess and light weight lend
themselves very well to mobile journeys, where you pitch your tent each day. Little wonder then that it has become a favorite of paddle tourers, year ‘round backpackers, mountaineers, cycle tourers and casual campers alike. inch cm cm
“Unna” means “small” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to Scandinavia. During his third attempt at a solo, winter ascent of Mount Hunter (°°° m/°,µ® ft), Alaska’s third-highest peak, Hilleberg Ambassador Lonnie Dupre relied on his Unna to keep him safe. While challenging weather conditions made summiting Unna impossible, the Unna’s strength and simple set up made it an invaluable piece of equipment. Photo: Fabian Janssen/ Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs ¡ oz fabianjanssen.com. Packed Weight . kg/¥ lbs oz
Inner Height cm/¼ in
Inner Tent Area .¥ m /¡ ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon Integrated stowage pocket. Lower portion of both front and rear walls can Partial no-see-um mesh panel on inner tent door is covered by High bathtub floor keeps out be rolled up for more venting options. zipper adjust able, fabric panel for all season comfort. ground water. x ¡ cm Poles (· mm) x ¥. in J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the for a very lightweight yet very stable tent. taneous pitching. tent. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left Pegs V-Pegs attached during pitching. J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J Fully free standing dome design requires no pegs Packed size* cm x cm the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- for pitching, and the simple full sleeve and tensioner J The inner tent can be replaced with the Unna Mesh Length x diameter in x ¥.¥ in able fabric panels. pole system make for quick, easy set up. Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, J Dome construction with two poles provides remark- J The single entrance configuration affords easy access J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. able strength and generous head room while keeping and a spacious interior. If desired, a corner of the inner Pitching the inner tent alone requires ° optional pole “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles the weight low. can be disconnected to create a “virtual” vestibule. holders (sold separately; see page «°). only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in J The Unna has plenty of room for one occupant and their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the his or her gear. tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. All product features and measurement values, including tent Unna awards weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. USA’s American Alpine Institute has given its coveted Guides Choice Award to five Hilleberg Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may models, including the Unna, declaring, “They are perfection in design.” look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website.
50 51 Yellow Label tents are the best choice if light weight is your highest priority and if you YELLOW LABEL travel in the snow-free months and in protected terrain, or in warmer climates.
WE ENGINEER our Yellow Label tents prin- Anjan & Anjan GT – pg. ²« cipally to be lightweight. Intended for use in warmer climates and in snow-free conditions, Yellow Label tents offer these models have inner tents with large mesh panels which cannot be covered as the consummate warm well as full-time venting integrated into their construction. This ensures they have superb weather, lightweight, warm-weather venting, but can also make J Available in & ® person sizes J Extended vestibule on GT version them feel cold in cooler conditions. Yellow J entrance/ vestibule J Kerlon outer tent fabric backcountry shelter Label models are perfect for long or short trips in more protected terrain, but, while they do solution… have remarkable strength, their lighter weight Rogen – pg. ²³ materials and their design make them less than ideal for fully exposed or high altitude terrain or remote adventures.
Yellow Label tents are constructed with our lightest materials: J person J Our Kerlon outer tent fabric, with an J entrances/ vestibules « kg/.µ lb tear strength. J Kerlon outer tent fabric J mm poles. Roomy, airy, lightweight, and easy to pitch, Anjan J mm guy lines. Niak – pg. ²© and Anjan GT models are excellent choices for long or short summer backpacking trips, such as here, J Our lightest inner tent and floor fabrics. in Norway’s Lofoten Islands. Photo: Jimmy Ingman/ Hilleberg Team J Lighter weight zippers.
Yellow Label tents are designed to be very light and to provide comfort appropriate to use in warmer climates and/or snow-free J person conditions: J entrance/ vestibule …and users willing to J J Outer tent may not go all the way to the Kerlon outer tent fabric ground, and full-time venting is built into give up some comfort the tent’s design. Anaris – pg. ³¨
J Different length poles reduce weight. for super light weight
J Large, fixed mesh panels on the inner tent and integrated permanent venting will find their inherent in the outer tent walls create constant cooling air flow (which can feel cold in strength equal to cooler conditions). J person
J The interior is designed to maximize J entrance/ vestibules surprisingly tough light weight while providing sufficient J Kerlon outer tent fabric roominess. challenges. Enan – pg. ³«
Even though it is our lightest -person tent, the Anaris is still fully capable of handling all weather condi- tions during the snow-free months of the year. On a backpacking and berry gathering trip in the lower J person slopes of the Cascade Mountains, Hilleberg Team member Jon Dykes encountered classic Cascade J entrance/ vestibule weather – constant wet, fog and rain. Photo: Jon J Kerlon outer tent fabric Dykes/Hilleberg Team.
52 53 ANJAN Colors: green, red, or sand ANJAN GT
YELLOW LABEL
F & person ANJAN F Ideal tents for mobile jour- neys in warmer conditions where the lowest weight is the highest priority.
ANJAN GT
THE ANJAN AND ANJAN GT models were created specifically as very light tents for use in snow-free conditions, and are especially Anjan Anjan GT Hilleberg Ambassador Aron Snyder often chooses the Anjan for its light weight and surprising strength. “This photo was from a °-day high country mule deer backpack hunt in Colorado. good for mobile adventures. All have curved patterning on the I like the space and durability that the Anjan provides and it has done extremely well for me in higher winds on early season hunts.” Photo: Aron Snyder. outer tent walls to ensure constant venting while still offering excellent protection from the rain, and their single opening pole sleeves offer quick pitching. Their inner tents have an all mesh Anjan & Anjan GT Details inch cm door and a large mesh vent in the rear wall for continual air flow. cm inch ¬ ± The entire rear wall can be rolled up to expose the inner tent’s large mesh Looped guy lines affixed to twin attach ments on each side Extended vestibule on the GT version allows for For very warm conditions, you can fully roll up the rear wall of the vent for added air flow on hot days. of each pole increase stability in poor conditions. greater storage space and flexibility. outer tent, and you can completely roll away the Anjan’s vestibule. Both the Anjan and Anjan GT models are perfect for ®-season
backpacking and summer bicycle tours, and are well-suited for cm Anjan & GT in in cm hunters on scouting trips or on early season hunts. They are also Front: µ cm/° in Rear: «µ cm/®® in ideal for warm weather comfort seekers who want to “size up” ANJAN ANJAN GT but still keep the weight very low: the Anjan makes a deluxe solo VESTIBULE tent, and the Anjan ® is lightweight luxury for two. Even the Anjan GT and Anjan ® are surprisingly light – yet huge – solo shelter cm in in options for those who hold spaciousness in the highest regard! cm Anjan & GT Front: cm/® in Rear: « cm/® in “Anjan” is a lake in northern Sweden.
Anjan § Anjan § GT Anjan ª Anjan ª GT
Minimum Weight .¥ kg/ lbs ¥ oz . kg/ lbs . kg/ lbs oz . kg/ lbs ¡ oz Packed Weight . kg/ lbs . kg/ lbs oz .¼ kg/ lbs oz . kg/¥ lbs oz Anjan & Anjan GT awards High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. Integrated stowage pockets. Inner tent doors are all mesh, providing constant air flow.
Inner Height cm/¼ in cm/¼ in ¥ cm/ in ¥ cm/ in USA’s American Alpine Institute has given its coveted Guides Choice Award to five Hilleberg Inner Tent Area . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft models, including the Anjan, declaring, “They J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make for J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers only the inner tent area are perfection in design.” a supremely lightweight tent that is still quite strong. taneous pitching. and not the vestibule. It connects directly to the tent, . m .¥ m . m .¼ m Vestibule Area and can be left attached during pitching. ft ¡ ft ¥. ft . ft J ® season design: ventilation is built into the construc- J Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, tion, and the inner tent mesh areas have no backing and the simple, single-opening, continuous sleeve J The inner tents in the Anjan models can be replaced The USA’s Outdoor Gear Lab named the Anjan Outer tent fabric Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon Kerlon GT Top Pick, writing, “This is the best choice if fabric panels. and pole tensioner pole system is quick to pitch and with the Anjan Mesh Inner tents (sold separately; you need a tent that will do the job from the very remarkably stable. see page « ). x ¥, x cm x ¥, x cm x , x ¥ cm x , x ¥ cm J Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight Poles (· mm) ª earliest thaw of spring to the first winter squall.” x ., x . in x ., x . in x ¼., x . in x ¼., x . in ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys. J A single entrance and vestibule afford easy access J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. and plenty of storage space, but keep the weight very Pitching the inner tent alone requires ° optional pole J Both the Anjan and Anjan GT have a good amount Pegs Y-Peg UL Y-Peg UL Y-Peg UL Y-Peg UL of room for the stated number of occupants and low. The Anjan GT’s extended vestibule provides even holders (sold separately; see page «°). In a review of comfortable tents for longer trek- more storage space. Packed size* cm x cm cm x cm cm x cm cm x ¥ cm king trips, Germany’s Trekking Magazin picked their gear. Length x diameter in x ¥ in in x ¥.¥ in ¼ in x ¥.¥ in ¼ in x in the Anjan ® GT as the best all-around choice. ª Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. OutdoorGearLab reviewed ° backpacking USA’s Fish Alaska magazine declared the In a test of tunnel tents, Austria’s Land * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into The Netherland’s Op Pad named the Anjan ® GT their Editors’ Choice, saying der Berge awarded the Anjan ® GT st C USA’s Trail Runner magazine awarded your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. tents, and named the Anjan Editors’ Choice: Anjan ® GT the winner in test of seven EEditors’ “the Anjan ® GT is a lightweight tent place – Top Tipp – saying, “The Anjan the Anjan Editors’ Choice for “An all-star choice among our testers…If we lightweight tunnel tents, concluding that Choice All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and perfect for staying mobile while hopping ® GT is equipped with so many well Fastpacking, commenting, “you may were to have a single tent for all three-season it “has a number of strengths: weight, on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have from stream to stream as you chase the thought out details that its top prize never need another tent.” ª/ª trips…the Anjan would be it.” ease of use, space and quality.” natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. fish during the Alaska summer.” status cannot be denied.” ª ª ª ª 54 55 ROGEN Colors: green, red, or sand
YELLOW LABEL
F person
F An excellent all-around tent for warmer weather trips where the lightest weight is the prime concern.
THE ROGEN IS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE for any trip during the snow-free months of the year where very light weight is of the highest importance. Especially well-suited to those who prefer dome construction, its self-supporting design is a good option for tougher pitching conditions. Two equal length crossing poles create the basic shape, and a shorter pole in Sometimes you have to walk a little further to get a room with a view. Hilleberg Ambassador Milosz Pierwola and his hiking partner took advantage of the Rogen’s light weight and the roof provides vestibule head room and adds to overall stability. Single opening self-supporting design to escape the crowds and enjoy the view from the summit of Tumbledown Mountain in Maine, USA. Photo: Milosz Pierwola (adventuremilo.com). pole sleeves make for quick pitching, and curved patterning in the bottom of the inch cm cm inch outer tent walls offers constant venting. The inner tent doors are all mesh for full time air flow, and both vestibules can be rolled away for added cross venting. Rogen Details The Rogen’s spaciousness and self-supporting construction, along with its Inner tent doors are all mesh, providing con- Short roof pole provides head room in the vestibule and Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each side of each stant air flow. entrance while keeping the weight low. pole increase stability in poor conditions. remarkably low weight and the comfort of its two vestibules, will appeal to pad- ° ¬ : dlers, summer mountain scramblers, backpackers, bicycle tourers, and hunters, cm/®µ in among others. These same traits also make the Rogen a compelling choice for in
solo travelers who value roominess and maximum comfort. cm
in “Rogen” is a nature preserve in northern Sweden that is famous for its canoeing. cm The Rogen’s two entrance, two vestibule design offers very light and remarkably comfortable accommodations for two in Rogen Washington, USA’s Cascade Mountains. The simple addition of a Tarp µ provides even more space that’s protected from the Cascade’s notoriously inevitable rain. Photo: Jon Dykes/Hilleberg Team. Minimum Weight . kg/ lbs Packed Weight . kg/ lbs oz
Inner Height ¼¡ cm/ in
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Outer tent fabric Kerlon Integrated stowage pockets. Both vestibules can be completely rolled away to expose the inner tent’s High bathtub floor keeps out ground water. x ¡¡, x ¡ cm mesh doors for added air flow on hot days. Poles (· mm) x ., x ¥ in J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make for J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers only the inner tent area Pegs Y-Peg UL a supremely lightweight tent that is still quite strong. taneous pitching. and not the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. Packed size* cm x ¥ cm J ® season design: ventilation is built into the construc- J Self-supporting dome design requires only the ves- Length x diameter in x in tion, and the inner tent mesh areas have no backing tibule to be pegged, and the simple full sleeve and J The inner tent can be replaced with the Rogen Mesh Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines fabric panels. tensioner pole system make for quick, easy set up Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. J Dome construction with two main crossing poles is J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles an excellent choice for tough pitching conditions. can always be situated out of the wind and provide Pitching the inner tent alone requires ° optional pole only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. flexible entry/exit and storage options. holders (sold separately; see page «°). * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in J The Rogen has a good amount of room for two oc- their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the cupants and their gear. tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. Rogen awards All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such Germany’s largest outdoor magazine, Outdoor, named the Dutch outdoor magazine Op Pad conducted a tent test and Utemagasinet, Sweden’s largest outdoor publication, differences can occur because of alterations in the design and Rogen Test Winner in their test of lightweight tents. “The named the Rogen Test Winner. “Excellent three-season named the Rogen Product of the Year, noting that it is production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Hilleberg Rogen is a highly functional dome for treks from tent. Easy and quick to set up, even in bad weather. Sophis- equally well-suited for backpacking, paddle touring and Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may spring to autumn.” ticated to the last detail and therefore the Test Winner.” travel use. “There is a lot of function for very little weight.” look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. ª ª ª
56 57 NIAK Colors: green, red, or sand
YELLOW LABEL
F person
F A very simple, very light and highly versatile three-season tent.
WE PURPOSELY CREATED the Niak as a snow-free adventure tent that is a hybrid between a two-person and a solo model. For two, it is a stellar choice for those who want minimal weight and who accept that its single door and lengthwise vestibule make it somewhat less comfort- able than our other two person models. This makes the Niak especially good for a parent and a child, or for one person and a dog. At the same time, for the solo adventurer, the Niak is a veri-
table palace, the perfect warm weather solution for those wanting maximum comfort at a still impressively low weight. As with our other Yellow Label models, the Niak’s outer tent is made from our lightest inch While the Niak is designed for two, it is also a solo backpacker’s luxury hotel, offering expansive roominess, a full vestibule, and an impressively low weight. Harri Manninen has gone inch cm on a “solo trek,” in different places around the world, every year since ³. In «, he took his Niak to Greenland. “I took a ferry from the capital Nuuk to a small settlement called weight Kerlon , and it is supported by the same DAC NSL mm poles used in our Red and cm other Yellow Label models. Its simple, two pole design – inspired by our Red Label Unna solo Kapisillit, where I started my trek. I ended in Nuuk, and over the ® days I was out, I enjoyed the wonderful wilderness of Greenland. The Niak is a pretty perfect companion: very quick and easy to set up, it keeps me dry in bad weather, and gives me plenty of space when I want to have a rest day and will spend a lot of time inside the tent.” Photo: Harri Manninen.
tent – is quick to pitch and very stable, and the single vestibule can be completely rolled away
inch to maximize air flow through the full mesh inner tent door. In addition, curved patterning along inch cm cm
the bottom edges of the outer tent create space that both allows for constant air flow and also m Niak Details ensures that the outer tent is stretched properly for optimal performance. Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each side of each
in Integrated stowage pockets. Flap protects the zipper from the rain. cm Prior to its introduction, the Niak went through well over µ cm backcountry nights of use, c pole increase stability in poor conditions. in all types of weather, in Scandinavia and the US, as well as in the Alps and in Scotland. Two m person users appreciated its light weight, and solo users loved that it offered such roomy luxury in
at such a surprisingly low weight. All proclaimed it as an outstanding choice for any summer or c warm weather trip. m c
“Niak” is a peak in Sarek National Park in northern Sweden.
The versatile Niak is a great choice on trips where you are unsure of what kind of terrain you will encounter. It is light, can Niak sleep one or two, and its self-supporting structure can be a bonus on uneven ground. Seen here in Colorado, USA during a -day solo sheep hunt. Photo: Aron Snyder. Minimum Weight .¥ kg/ lbs ¥ oz Packed Weight .¡ kg/ lbs oz
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Outer tent fabric Kerlon High bathtub floor keeps out Inner tent door is all mesh, providing Either side of the entrance can be used for access, and both sides can be completely x ¡ cm Poles (· mm) ground water. constant air flow. rolled away to expose the inner tent’s mesh doors for added air flow on hot days. x ¥.¡ in
Pegs Y-Peg UL J Kerlon outer tent fabric and mm poles make J The Niak has room enough for two plus gear, and is J The inner tent can be replaced with the Niak Mesh Packed size* cm x cm for a very lightweight yet strong tent. also a spacious mansion for one. Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). Length x diameter in x ¥.¥ in J ® season design: ventilation is built into the construc- J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines tion, and the inner tent mesh areas have no backing taneous pitching. Pitching the inner tent alone requires ° optional pole with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, fabric panels. holders (sold separately; see page «°). spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. J The single entrance/single vestibule configuration “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles J Self-supporting dome design requires only the ves- affords easy access as well as storage space. only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. tibule to be pegged, and the simple full sleeve and J An optional footprint covers only the inner tent area * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in tensioner pole system make for quick, easy set up. their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the and not the vestibule. It connects directly to the tent, tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack and can be left attached during pitching. separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. Niak awards All product features and measurement values, including tent In their Gear Lab Special, Men’s Jour- weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown Outdoor, Germany’s largest and most Germany’s Outdoor Magazin chose USA’s Hunt Alaska magazine named the nal (USA) named the Niak Best for in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such prestigious outdoor magazine, awarded the Niak as Test Winner in a test of Niak Editors’ Choice, writing, “It is the Solo Backpacking. “The « square differences can occur because of alterations in the design and the Niak Editors’ Choice, citing its ex- lightweight tents, writing that it offers best pick for a lightweight, early-to-mid- feet of floor space in the Niak make it production process and/or natural variations in the materials. cellent weather protection, its simple, roominess, robust materials, and great season ultra-light tent. Robust enough ideal for one (plus a dog) to enjoy the Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may easy to pitch construction, and its “sen- look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. weather protection at a low weight. to handle Alaska’s wind and rain.” backcountry…[and it] easily withstood sational space to weight ratio.” ª® ª® & ª Summer ª winds of more than ° miles per hour.” ª
58 59 §¨© ª«¬¨® ANARIS Colors: green, red, or sand
YELLOW LABEL
F person
F Very light, roomy, remarkably strong and versatile ridge tent for warm weather adventures.
THE NEW ANARIS is a very light and airy two-person ridge tent inspired by the first Hilleberg model, the Keb. Conceived for warm-weather backpackers and trekkers who prefer hiking with trekking poles, its two-vestibule construction is configured so the occupants sleep parallel to the vestibules. This provides impressive room for two people, with plenty of space for both and a dedicated entrance and vestibule for each. It also offers – along with the Anaris’s remarkably low weight – voluminous luxury for the solo traveler. Backpackers who use trekking poles for hiking often look for a lightweight way to inte- inch inch grate their poles into their shelter. While many choose a minimal setup, such as our Tarp µ and cm cm Mesh Tent , the Anaris offers an elegantly light solution for those who prefer the comfort of a Very light, versatile, remarkably roomy and easy to pack, the Anaris is a great choice for any forest adventure during the snow-free months of the year, such as here, on a backpacking true Hilleberg tent. As with all our models, the Anaris has linked outer and inner tents, allowing trip in northern Sweden. Photo: Robin Johansson/Hilleberg Team.
simultaneous pitching of both or separate use of either. The outer tent, made with our very light yet strong Kerlon , provides both outstanding weather protection, and, thanks to the walls inch m cm not going all the way to the ground and the curved patterning at their bottoms, full-time air flow. cm inch Anaris Details
in Both sides of both vestibules can be completely rolled away to expose Guy lines on the ridge ends offer extra stability in poor weather Either one or both outer tent walls can be rolled c
Roll both doors on both vestibules completely away, and the inner tent’s full mesh doors and cm cm the inner tent’s mesh doors and walls for added air flow on hot days. and allow the tent to be pitched by suspending it. back for fully customized venting options. entrance walls provide superlative venting for very warm conditions. The Anaris offers more levels of versatility, as well. While built for a trekking pole pitch, it can also be set up by suspending the ridge ends, and either one or both of the outer tent walls m can be fully rolled away for maximal breeziness in hot weather. And for those who want the in m option of a more minimal shelter solution on some trips, the outer tent alone makes a kind of c “super tarp”: it offers the full functionality of rolling away walls and vestibule doors yet weighs c just ³° g ( lb oz).
“Anaris” is a mountain area in Jämtland, in northern Sweden.
Anaris
Weight* . kg/ lbs oz
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The Anaris can be pitched with trekking poles (left) or by suspending the ridge corners from trees or other supports x .¼ m Vestibule Area (right), and one or both doors on both vestibules can be rolled completely away. x ¼.¡ ft
Outer tent fabric Kerlon High bathtub floor keeps out ground Inner tent doors and contiguous walls are all Raised head and foot end inner tent walls provide Poles trekking poles set to (not included) water. mesh, providing constant air flow. greater room when sleeping. ~¥ to ¥cm/¼ to ¥ in Ridge construction has Kerlon outer tent The Anaris has plenty of room for two and is also a An optional footprint covers only the inner tent area Pegs Y-Peg UL J J J fabric and can be pitched with trekking poles or by very light and spacious mansion for one. and not the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, Packed size† cm x cm suspending the ridge ends, making for a very light and can be left attached during pitching. J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- Length x diameter ¡ in x in yet strong tent. taneous pitching. J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. * The Anaris includes outer tent, inner tent, attached guy lines with line J ® season design: ventilation is built into the construc- Pitching the inner tent alone requires using the guy runners, pegs, stuff bags for pegs and tent, and instructions. Poles When fully buttoned up (left), the Anaris’s outer tent offers impressive weather protection. The Anaris outer and inner J Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door are not included. tents can be used separately. The outer weighs just ³° g ( lb oz), and makes a remarkably versatile tarp (right). tion, and the inner tent mesh areas have no backing can always be situated out of the wind and provide lines that come attached to the connectors between † “Packed size” for the Anaris is measured with pegs, in their bag, rolled fabric panels. flexible entry/exit and storage options. the outer and inner tent walls. into the tent inside the tent bag. We have used the same measuring protocol we use on all of our tents, but because the Anaris does not come with poles, the packed size can be compressed significantly. All product features and measurement values, including tent weight Anaris awards and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show in Denver, Colorado, USA, GearJunkie because of alterations in the design and production process and/or The Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) gave the Anaris their Hardware Award at the annual named the Anaris Best in Show. “We were impressed with its versatility: [It] is spacious, with natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, OutDoor trade show in Munich, Germany. “The jury does not know any other tent in this weight large vestibules and the ability to transition from an airy “screen porch” mode to a buttoned- so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured category that offers as much space, such sturdy materials and the same level of weather protection.” here or on our website. down bunker. [T]his is a minimalist’s tent built to last.”
ª® ª® Either one or both of the Anaris’s outer tent walls can be rolled away. Use the included guy line loops to peg the inner tent 60 on one side and drape the wall over the top (left), or on both sides and roll both walls up and secure them above the ridge. 61 The story of the Anaris Yellow Label users
AT FIRST GLANCE, the Anaris is simply a lightweight ridge tent that early s. “It was our version of the Swedish ‘gapskjul,’” says Bo, “but with pitches with trekking poles and is a welcome addition to our Yellow Label, a full mesh front. It was perfect for summer and fall forest backpacking Jamie Barnes: Enan ®-season/snow-free tent series. But in reality, the Anaris follows a direct trips, and you felt incredibly close to nature in it.” This Muddus and our genetic line from our very first tent, integrates material and construction tarps, which have been in our line since the mid-« s, set the trajectory elements from a wide range of both past and current Hilleberg tents and that led to our Mesh Ridge and Mesh Box shelters introduced in and shelters, and is in many ways a reflection of both the history and the soul to our Tarp µ and Mesh Tent , which came out in ³ and « respec - of Hilleberg itself. tively. The simplicity, light weight and airy nature of these shelters all The Anaris takes its basic shape from the Keb, Hilleberg’s first tent, contributed significantly to the project that became the Anaris. introduced in ®. And while the Keb pioneered our linked inner and outer “We took everything we have learned about building great tents and tent concept, it was also the platform for some of the innovations that shelters and put that into the new Anaris,” says Petra Hilleberg, Hilleberg’s have come to define all Hilleberg tents, including the ability to separate President and CEO. “After the success of our Yellow Label models, we the inner and outer tents, and the adoption of the silicone-coated fabrics realized that a Yellow Label ridge tent would be the perfect thing to explore.” that Hilleberg began using exclusively in the late s. And while Bo and We started with easy-to-pitch and roomy design of the Keb/Anaris and the company went on to develop tunnel and dome tents, ridge tents always combined it with both the simplicity of trekking pole set up from the Rajd, had a place. and the airiness of the Tarp µ/Mesh Tent combination. We took elements Jamie Barnes/jamiebarnesoutdoors.com The Keb evolved into the first Anaris, in the line from the mid-« s to from both the Muddus wind shelter and the Muddus ridge tent, combining A full-time video producer and editor for a video game studio in the United Kingdom, Jamie Barnes spends a lot of time sitting at a desk. So when he is not working, he the mid s, and the namesake of the current model. The early mid- s the close-to-nature feel of the first Muddus and incorporating the ‘super spends nearly all his time hiking, backpacking, climbing, canoeing or practicing Bushcraft. “Ever since I joined the Scouts at a young age, I’ve always loved the outdoors,” saw the Muddus ridge tent that used our zip-together modular system tarp’ capability from the Muddus ridge tent. “You can roll up the vestibules says Jamie. “Venturing off into the unknown, pitching a tent and building a campfire was always so much fun! As I’ve grown up, I’ve never lost that drive to pack my backpack (which we still use in our large Stalon XL group tent), and the Rajd, a ridge- and the sides of the Anaris’s outer,” says Petra, “so you can get as much and go wherever my feet take me.” He saw his first Hilleberg in a store in Cambridge. “I saw that Nammatj and knew immediately that this tent meant serious business style shelter built with a single wall of Kerlon and made to be pitched or as little air flow as you want. And you can do this with both the full tent and with it I could camp anywhere,” he says. “Soon my friends couldn’t keep up with how often I was going out with it, so I ended up getting an Akto, too. After a few years with trekking poles. “Both the Muddus and the Rajd were great ideas,” and when you use the outer tent on its own.” of walking long distance trails all over the UK and in other parts of Europe, I wanted to take things up a notch.” Jamie had long had a keen interest in First Nation cultures says Bo, “but they were not fully realized. The Muddus was very roomy, Perhaps most importantly, however, is that the Anaris is a true Hilleberg around the world, so in he set out on a three-month expedition in the United States to retrace the Trail of Tears, the modern name for the path taken by the Cherokee and its modular construction let you make an awning out of the side wall, tent. “We have a standard of quality, strength, and comfort that we will people when they were removed from their homelands in «®«. “I traveled about km (® miles) on foot and by canoe,” says Jamie, “and I chose a Hilleberg Enan as creating a kind of airy ‘super tarp’ that was reminiscent of our older Muddus not compromise on,” says Bo, “whether that’s for a tunnel, dome or ridge it was like my Akto but packed smaller and weighed less yet was still super tough. After roughly « consecutive nights using it on the expedition, I rate it as one of the most three-sided shelter. And the Rajd was indeed very light, but it its single tent. Hilleberg might be best known for our tunnel tents – especially the reliable pieces of kit in my pack. From the summits of peaks in the Smoky Mountains down to the swamped, muddy banks of the Mississippi river, the Enan was superb and wall construction had some disadvantages.” Keron – and our dome tents, but we have lots of experience with ridge I am yet to find a fault. For me, a big part of the enjoyment I get out of heading to the mountains and pitching a tent comes from the fact that I’m using a Hilleberg tent! I’m certain that there will always be a Hilleberg in my backpack on all of my adventures to come.” (For more on Jamie, see jamiebarnesoutdoors.com) That first Muddus Bo speaks of was a very simple, floorless wind tents, as well, and they have been a part of who we are and what we do.” shelter with a roof and three sides that was in our line in the mid-« s to Daniel Mattison: Anjan
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Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Daniel Mattison now lives much further west, in Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territory. And while he is now working towards completing his training for his commercial pilot’s license, he spent five years travelling through various countries by bike, and on foot. “But now I’ve found myself settling in nicely to the beautiful landscape that northern Canada has to offer,” says Daniel. In °, he did a , km ( ,° mile) bikepacking trip along the spine of the Andes, during which he used a Staika. “The quality of the fabrics and the workmanship was amazing,” he says, “but I wanted to go lighter. I didn’t want to sacrifice on the quality or design I had come to appreciate, and this led me to Hilleberg’s Yellow Label series, and specifically to the Anjan. It has been a phenomenal travel partner over the past few years, and it hasn’t let me down despite being tested by strong mountain winds, hail, and torrential downpours. This summer I spent a few weeks bikepacking in Alaska, and I appreciated the summer pitch mode for the warm nights, as well as the ability to take out the inner and use the tent as a temporary shelter from rain. Not only that, but the Anjan is so easy and quick to pitch that it takes almost no effort to put up at the end of a long day. Needless to say, I’ll be using my Anjan for many years to come! In fact, it will be accompanying me on a three-month hiking trip in Chile, Bolivia, and Peru this winter.
Like all Hilleberg tents, the Anaris was “developed” rather than “designed.” Our Product Development Team, led by Bo Hilleberg, worked together to reimagine the simple, sturdy and proven ridge design of our first tent, the Keb – notable for placing the sleeping area parallel to the vestibules for optimal usable space – for the st century, using our lightest fabrics and our nearly µ years of tent-making experience. Joel Westlin, above, was the lead Development Team member on the project. Working closely with Bo, Joel made all the prototypes and spent countless hours setting them up and testing them in the wind machine and many nights testing them in the field.
62 63 ENAN Colors: green, red, or sand
YELLOW LABEL
F person
F Very light, very strong – and remarkably comfortable – three-season solo tent.
WE MODELED THE ENAN after our award-winning, best-selling Akto, with the goal of making a three-season version that was as light as possible while still having the strength we require from a Hilleberg tent. We knew that we could have made the Enan even lighter, but we also knew that doing so would yield less than “true Hilleberg” durability and function. We used the Akto’s proven single pole design and its single-ended full pole sleeve system, The Scottish Highlands are equally renowned for stunning scenery and fickle weather. Björn Larsson found his Enan’s light weight and sturdy construction a perfect companion on a in trip along the µ° km (³ mile) West Highland Way, running from Milngavie to Fort William. Photo: Björn Larsson. then reduced weight by using lighter, Kerlon in the outer tent and a very light inner tent fab- ric. At the same time, we kept the same mm DAC NSL pole the Akto uses, because the weight cm savings of a smaller diameter pole is quite negligible, while the loss in strength is significant. inch Enan Details inch As with our other Yellow Label tents, the Enan’s venting system is built into its construction: cm cm Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each Flap protects the zipper from the rain. Integrated stowage pocket. Fabric panels can be rolled down and secured to cover the head a full mesh inner tent door, in combination with outer tent head and foot ends of tough mesh side of the pole increase stability in poor conditions. and foot end mesh for very windy and rainy conditions. These both allows and encourages constant air flow. For very windy and rainy conditions, Kerlon in stash into integrated pockets when not in use. cm fabric panels can be rolled down and secured to cover the outer tent’s mesh ends. When not in use, these panels roll up and stuff into integrated pockets. During development, our testers used the Enan for everything from adventure travel in Southeast Asia, to backpacking trips in Europe and the US. All praised how easy it was to pitch, its roominess and its comfort, and all were quite impressed with its strength – and, of course, inch with its very pleasing light weight! cm
“Enan” is a small river in the Jämtland mountains in northern Sweden.
Enan Tall backpackers are often hesitant to choose a one-person tent, but Hilleberg Team member Jon Dykes, who stands Minimum Weight ¼ g/ lbs oz m (³ ft ³ in), regularly uses the Enan, seen here on a summer trip in the Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA. Photo: Packed Weight . kg/ lbs oz Jon Dykes/Hilleberg Team. Inner Height ¼ cm/ in
Inner Tent Area .¡ m /. ft
. m Durable mesh on head and foot ends allow Inner tent door is all mesh, providing High bathtub floor keeps out Single sturdy fiberglass rod in both head and foot end Vestibule Area . ft constant air flow. constant air flow. ground water. provides extra height and more usable space.
Outer tent fabric Kerlon J Kerlon outer tent fabric and a mm pole make J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the x ¼ cm for a very lightweight yet strong tent. taneous pitching. outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly Poles (· mm) to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching. x ¥. in J ® season design: ventilation is built into the construc- J Basic pitching requires six pegs: two in the corners of tion, and the inner tent mesh areas have no backing both the head and foot ends, and one each in the head J The inner tent can be replaced with the Enan Mesh Y-Peg UL Pegs fabric panels. and foot end guy lines. The simple, single-opening, Inner tent (sold separately; see page « ). continuous pole sleeve and tensioner system is quick Packed size* cm x cm J Single pole construction offers excellent space J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Length x diameter ¡ in x ¥ in to weight ratio and is an outstanding choice for to pitch and remarkably stable. Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional Every Hilleberg tent comes with outer tent, inner tent, guy lines mobile journeys. J The single entrance/single vestibule configuration Akto/Enan pitching kit (sold separately; see page «°). with line runners, poles, pegs, stuff bags for tent, poles and pegs, affords easy access as well as storage space. spare pole section, repair sleeve and instructions. J The Enan has plenty of room for one occupant and “Minimum Weight” refers to the outer and inner tents and the poles his or her gear. only. “Packed Weight” includes all items that come with the tent. * “Packed size” is measured with the poles and pegs, both in their bags, rolled into the tent inside the tent bag. Packing the Enan awards tent and poles (both in their respective bags) into your pack separately will yield a significantly smaller tent package, and a Germany’s soq.de website gave the Enan a rating of Excel- In , «, and ³, the UK’s Trail Magazine, named the Retki, Finland’s most prestigious outdoor magazine, named pole package that can be easily slid into a corner of your pack. lent in an in-depth test involving motorcycle touring, trail Enan Best in Test, writing in , “This is an ideal -person the Enan Best in Test, saying, “Success in every area Our poles all fold to °® cm/ in. running and trekking with a dog. “[It] is a top-of-the-range, tent for when the weather can’t be relied upon” and “a top- guaranteed a clear test win,” and praising the Enan’s ex- All product features and measurement values, including tent high-end tent, perfectly suited for every conceivable three- quality tent that boasts a superb design.” cellent ventilation. weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown season adventure.” in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such ª® ª ª differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. In a test of ultralight solo tents, Austria’s Land der Berge named the Enan Best Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may Outdoor, Germany’s most prestigious outdoor magazine, honored the Enan with in Test. Citing its ease of pitching, its superb quality and its roominess, the look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. their Editors’ Choice award. “There may be lighter models,” the editors wrote. magazine concludes,“Rarely were the testers as unanimous as in this case…The “But none better. The Enan is clearly the best and strongest tent in its class!” Enan epitomizes the saying ‘My tent is my castle’ with bravura!” ª ª 64 65 Blue Label tents combine a specific blend of Hilleberg performance attributes with task- BLUE LABEL specific design and construction.
EACH HILLEBERG BLUE LABEL model is Atlas – pg. ³© designed for a particular job, and so is built with the materials best suited to that end. Blue Label models are Just as importantly, Blue Label models, like our Black, Red, and Yellow Label tents, are large, modular, highly expressly designed with a specific blend of our performance attributes principles (reliability, versatile, all-season adaptability, ease of use, durability, comfort, and low weight). For Blue Label models, how- tents… ever, that blend is optimized not just for their intended performance range, but for their J All season, modular, dome group tent individual tasks, as well. J Up to « persons Blue Label tents are constructed with mate- J entrances rials best suited to their specific purpose: J Optional modules available, including an external vestibule, several inner tent choices, and a connector Atlas: for linking multiple Atlas tents J Outer tent in our Kerlon µ fabric, with a µ kg/µµ lb tear strength.
J mm poles. Altai – pg. µ¨
Professional guide Joe Stock is well-known for Altai XP Basic: leading backcountry ski and snowboarding trips into the remote Alaskan mountains. The Atlas, J Outer tent in our Kerlon µ fabric, with shown here with two optional external vestibules, a µ kg/µµ lb tear strength. makes the perfect mobile “hut” from which to find great lines to climb and ride. Photo: Joe Stock J ® mm side poles; .µ mm extendable (stockalpine.com). center pole.
Altai UL Basic:
J Outer tent in our Kerlon fabric, with J All season, yurt-style group tent a kg/ ³.µ lb tear strength. J Up to ³ persons …that are ideal for nearly J ® mm side poles; .µ mm extendable J entrance/no vestibule center pole. J Optional inner tent and floor available any backcountry group
Stalon XL: use. J Outer tent in our Kerlon µ fabric, with a µ kg/µµ lb tear strength. Stalon XL – pg. µ§
J mm poles.
J All season, modular, very large group tunnel tent J Up to ° persons The yurt-inspired Altai UL can be pitched with ski poles and a single ski (or a Tarp Pole), weighs J Can be configured multiple ways, and optional modules just . kg ( lbs oz), and offers an invitingly are available, including two inner tent choices, and a spacious . m / . ft of full sitting height area. Here it makes a welcome gathering spot connector for linking multiple Stalon tents for cooking and hanging out on a group winter ski trip in the northern Swedish mountains. Photo: Françoise Gervais/arctickingdom.com Johan Pettersson/Hilleberg Team.
66 67 ATLAS Colors: green, red, or sand
BLUE LABEL
F person
F Tremendously spacious, very stable and completely modular, the Atlas is the ideal big-group tent for any situation.
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Atlas Basic
LARGE GROUP TENTS that are very strong, relatively light, and easy to pitch are difficult to find. The Atlas is all these things and more, since it is also totally modular. We originally designed and built the Atlas for polar scientists who wanted a mobile research station, and it has been
used with great success by South Pole research teams for over seven years. It appeals to large 2 Tony Hinze/dervondraussen.de 3 Mark Seacat/Seacat Creative 4 Mark Seacat/Seacat Creative backcountry groups of all types, from mountaineering expeditions needing a highly reliable, spacious base camp tent to outdoor programs looking for large, easily portable spaces for . An Atlas with two ¿ ¢¡ À ¸£¦¡. inch inch sleeping and group gathering. It has also become especially popular with outfitters leading large cm cm . Four Atlas tents linked with the optional , groups into remote places. shown here in northern Sweden. The Atlas can be used in its Basic form, with no inner tent or floor, or it can be customized Á. & Â. An Atlas with an ¸ , which sleeps « and has a sewn-in floor, and one with a á ¡ ¸ tent as needed with a variety of options. The Inner Tent « and ³, which sleep eight and six persons, paired with the ¢ Ä¢£¡ á . The Floor comes in respectively, both have sewn-in floors. The Floorless Inner also sleeps eight, and can be paired two pieces, and can be configured to have an “aisle,” as with the Detachable Floor, which can also be used without the inner tent. External Vestibules shown, or to cover only half, or to cover the entire area. can be added to either door, and the Connector can join multiple Atlas tents together. And the . An Atlas with the ¸ Å, which sleeps ³ and included Carrier Bag is designed to function as a backpack for transporting an Atlas and all its has a sewn-in floor, but also leaves room in the outer tent, in creating an integrated vestibule space. optional components in a compact, easy-to-carry package. cm Å. The ¢ ¡¢ ¢¸ £¢¹ is designed to carry and store the Atlas Basic and/or its modular components, and can be 5 Joe Stock/stockalpine.com 6 carried either suitcase style or as a backpack. “Atlas” takes its name from the giant in Greek mythology who holds up the earth, as well as from North Africa’s most famous mountain range.
Atlas Atlas Details Atlas Basic Wt.* . kg/ lbs oz * The Atlas Basic includes outer Atlas Inner Tents tent, poles, guy lines, vent cover Separate vent cover protects open vents from Adjustable roof vents can be closed with snow- with pole, Atlas Carrier Bag, and Height cm/¡ in snow and rain. proof panels, and are accessible from inside Y-Pegs. of the tent.
Area ¥.¥ m /. ft † The cm/«° in pole is mm in diameter, and supports the roof
Optional External vent cover. . m /¥. ft Vestibule Area All product features and mea- surement values, including tent A combination of full pole sleeves and short pole weight and pole length, may vary inch sleeves with clips provide quick & easy pitching. cm Outer tent fabric Kerlon ¥ inch somewhat from what is shown in cm Multiple guy line points – including those on x ¡, x , x , x † cm our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such dif- the vent covers – afford even greater stability, Poles (¾ mm) † x , x , x , x in ferences can occur because of especially as many of the guy line attachment
alterations in the design and pro- in
cm loops are designed to be wrapped around poles
Free standing design provides very good stability Module Weights duction process and/or natural or pole crossing points. Inner Tent . kg/¼ lbs oz variations in the materials. Fabric and snow-load handling as well as full standing dyes have natural variations, so height inside. Inner Tent .¡ kg/ lbs oz the actual tent color may look in cm
slightly different from what is
Floorless Inner . kg/ lbs oz pictured here or on our website. Detachable Floor . kg/ lbs oz in Modular tent component colors cm Vestibule . kg/ lbs oz may not always match each other (incl. ¨ pole) exactly, especially if they are Lower vents afford increased air circulation Dual entrances are of nearly full standing height Connector ¡ g/ lb ¼ oz not purchased at the same time. and can also be used to accomodate ducting for excellent access. for warm air coming from an external heater. Pegs Y-Pegs 68 69 ALTAI Colors: green or red
BLUE LABEL
F person
F An uncommonly simple, lightweight and highly versatile group tent.
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THE YURTÛINSPIRED ALTAI is a tremendously versatile choice for anyone tourers, too, find the Altai a natural choice, as foot wells and sleeping platforms needing a large yet lightweight group tent in any season. Its center-plus-sidewall- can be dug into the snow, and snow flaps keep the walls firmly in place. At the support structure provides full standing height in the middle and full sitting height same time, the Altai’s simplicity and large space to very low weight ratio make it along the side walls, and it can be set up with either its own dedicated poles, with an excellent choice for Scouts or any group – even a couple – who will find the skis or a paddle (or similarly sized object) for the center and with trekking poles Altai convenient, comfortable and palatial on any trip in any season. And when for the sides, or by suspending center and sidewall pole points. It sleeps ³ or pitched with trekking poles and a ski or paddle – or by suspending it – rather than more, and it can readily seat or more around its interior perimeter. with the included poles, the total weight is a mere .° kg/µ lbs µ oz for the Altai UL For greater comfort, the Altai Basic can be paired with the detachable floor (and ® kg/³ lbs oz for the Altai XP): very light for such a roomy refuge! 3 4 5 (which comes in two pieces, and can be configured to have a center “aisle,” or to Two versions are available: the lighter weight Altai UL Basic is made from cover only half, or to cover the entire area or both), or with the optional floorless Kerlon – the same lightweight fabric found in our all-season Red Label tents The Altai’s lightweight simplicity lends itself to a wide array of possible uses. inner tent, or with both. And in warmer weather, the two side panels next to the – and is ideal for those needing the lightest weight package. The Altai XP Basic, . Remarkably lightweight, the Altai is an excellent “insurance policy” for groups to have Á. The versatile Altai can be pitched very quickly as a simple but highly effective windbreak. entrance can be partially rolled up for extra venting. meanwhile, uses Kerlon µ , an exceptionally strong, heavy duty fabric, and is a with them on trips in remote terrain. Here, an Altai makes a welcome bivouac for a group Â. An Altai is a superb “break room” and dining hall on winter trips, as here during a Hilleberg of ski mountaineers in the Tyrolean Alps. For guides, wilderness course leaders, search & rescue teams, and the like, better choice for more demanding use. Both share the same large gauge zippers staff trip in northern Sweden. In deep snow, it’s easy to dig a footwell to create a bench all the Altai makes both an excellent stand-alone shelter for first aid, dining, briefing and sturdy fittings, and both come complete with side poles and an extendible . The Altai is quick and easy to set up and take down, making it a great choice on highly around the sides and a table in the middle. mobile group trips. Here an Altai serves as a mobile film and photo production “studio” . When combined with either the optional floorless inner tent or detachable floor, or both, or classroom sessions, and/or a large dedicated sleeping area. For paddle and pole for the center point. and equipment charging base on a photo and video shoot. bike tourers, it offers plenty of room to sort or fix gear out of the elements. Ski the Altai offers even greater comfort.
Altai Details
Single central support can be achieved with a Adjustable roof vents are easily accessible from
pole, a ski or by suspension from above. inside of the tent. “Altai” takes its name from the mountain range in central Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan meet, and where the yurt design originated centuries ago.
Altai guy lines are integrated into pole Weight* * The Altai Basic includes outer tent, « side poles, center pole, guy lines, Sidewall support can be achieved support system, and additional Altai UL Basic . kg/¼ lbs oz and ³ Y-Pegs. with poles, trekking or ski poles, or guy line points afford even greater inch Altai XP Basic ¥. kg/ lbs ¡ oz All product features and measure- by suspension. stability. cm inch ment values, including tent weight cm Height cm/¡ in and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, Area ¼.¼ m /.¥ ft other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur be- Outer tent fabric cause of alterations in the design and Simple, yurt-inspired design pro- Altai UL Kerlon production process and/or natural A combination of central and vides full standing height in the cen- variations in the materials. Fabric sidewall supports provides quick, ter, full sitting height along the sides, Altai XP Kerlon ¥ dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly easy pitching. and remarkable stability. Poles different from what is pictured here m Center Pole (¼.¥ mm) – cm/¡. – . in or on our website. in
Side Pole ( mm) ¥ cm/¥ in c
Component Weights Large entrance has dual zippers Optional Inner tent . kg/ lbs oz Flaps keep sidewall secure, espe- for easy entry and exit. The door Optional floor . kg/ lbs oz cially in snowy conditions. can be secured with three toggles and loops. Pegs Y-Pegs 70 71 STALON XL Colors: green, red, or sand
BLUE LABEL
F person
F An exceptionally versatile, very large and completely modular all-season group tent.
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THE STALON XL is a very large, robust, modular tunnel tent that is fully capable Stalon XL Basic of all season, all condition use. It is also surprisingly easy to set up, and it can be erected by one person in good weather. Designed with professional use in
mind, the Stalon XL can be configured in nearly endless ways. It can serve as a classroom for adventure outfitters; a mobile medical station, command center, or staging/briefing room for search and rescue teams; or as a field dormitory for any 2 3 4
large group. Each module of the tent can be zipped on or off to accommodate the inch inch needs of the user, and multiple modules can be easily connected or disconnected cm cm . A Stalon XL Basic in the mountains of Jämtland, north- ft ern Sweden. as necessary. . m The Basic version includes two Vestibules, each with two large doors; a large . A Stalon XL Basic with optional ¸ during winter testing in Sweden. Main Roof, or mid-section, which has “bag” opening vents to accommodate ducting Á. A Stalon XL Basic being used as a field First Aid station. for hot or cold forced air systems; an Extension with two large, zipper doors; poles and pegs; and a Carrier Bag, which will hold all components and is designed to be Â. Two Stalon XLs joined with the optional . carried as a backpack. The optional standard Inner Tent connects to the Main Roof, . The configurations possible with the Stalon XL are limit-
m less. Here, an ¿ ¸ and two À ¸£¦¡, linked to sleeps up to °, and has venting that mates with that of the Main Roof. The optional m . m m m in a full Stalon XL with a , form a “mud room.” c Connector enables multiple tents to be linked at the Extension doors. Å. The included ¢¡ ¿¡ ¢¸ £¢¹ will hold all Stalon XL Basic components, and has hideaway backpack 5 6 straps for easy carrying.
“Stalon” comes from “Stalo,” which, in the mythology of the Sami , the indiginous people of Scandinavia, is a race of giants. Some possible Stalon XL configurations Stalon XL Details Stalon XL Guy lines on the vestibule vent hoods, looped guy lines Modular construction: Main roof can be used with or without the Adjustable vents on the ends are backed with adjustable on either side of the vestibules, and connected guy lines inner tent, Extension, or vestibules. When used without Inner Tent or no-see-um mesh and air-permeable snow-proof panels, Stalon XL Basic Wt.* kg/¥¡ lbs ¥ oz * The Stalon XL Basic includes one affixed to three attachments on each side of each pole Vestibules, Main Roof can accommodate moderate sized vehicles. both of which are accessible from inside or outside the tent. Main Roof, one Extension, two increase stability in poor conditions. Height ¥ cm/¼.¥ in Vestibules, five poles, attached guy lines, °° X-Pegs, and the Area ¼.¥ m /¥. ft Stalon XL Carrier Bag. Inner Tent is not included. Outer tent fabric Kerlon ¥ All product features and mea- surement values, including tent x ¡ cm weight and pole length, may vary Poles (¾ mm) somewhat from what is shown in x .¥ in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such dif - Module Weights ferences can occur because of Main Roof ¥. kg/ lbs ¡ oz alterations in the design and pro- duction process and/or natural Extension . kg/¡ lbs oz variations in the materials. Fabric Vestibule .¡ kg/ lbs oz dyes have natural variations, so Connector ¼ g/ lbs oz the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is Floorless Inner tent . kg/¥ lbs oz pictured here or on our website. Inner Tent ¥. kg/ lbs oz Modular tent component colors Floor . kg/¡ lbs oz may not always match each other exactly, especially if they are not Footprint ¥. kg/ lb ¥ oz purchased at the same time. Optional inner tent can be easily put in and taken out, and used both full and Adjustable vents have “bag” openings, and include both Modular construction: optional Connector ¡Ã : Main Roof + Vestibules partial width. Multiple inner tent options are available. The lower vents tie in to the tent fabric and mesh layers. Openings can accommodate allows multiple tents to be connected at Pegs X-Pegs ¸¹Ä : Extension + Vestibules matching vents in the outer tent. ducting from forced air heating or cooling units. the Extension’s door.
72 73 Hilleberg Shelters are built to offer stand-alone versatility as well as complementary SHELTERS function with other Hilleberg shelters or tents in all seasons.
HILLEBERG SHELTERS are minimalist by nature, but that minimalism can handy group gathering spot. Combine a Tarp with a Mesh Tent , a Mesh offer a world of both versatility and possibilities. Some find it freeing to Inner Tent, a Mesh Ridge or Mesh Box, and you get a remarkably light and EVEN THOUGH NOT PART of our Label system, our Shelters are an from bugs; and Personal Backup Shelters, which are designed to offer knowingly give up the security of a tent and use a shelter instead. Others versatile mild weather alternative to a tent. For supreme minimalism, of important part of what we do. As with our Labels, our Shelters are orga- easily accessed, temporary weather protection, but will also serve other find that adding a shelter to their kit expands the joy of their journey: on a course, a Tarp can be used on its own in many conditions. nized around their intended performance attributes. We group them functions. And just as we do with our different Label series, with our rainy backpacking trip, a Tarp over your tent is a welcome “patio” refuge, Both the Windsack models and the Bivanorak are excellent insurance into three categories: Tarps, designed to provide a minimally simple Shelters we strive to maximize the balance between effectiveness and and a Bivanorak provides a lightweight, quickly accessible way to get out policies against unexpected bad weather. Both also make very effective shelter solution; Mesh Shelters, built to provide lightweight protection light weight for their intended performance range. of the weather while you’re on the trail. A Tarp also offers an easy way to sleeping bag covers under a tarp or in a snow cave (or in a tent). In addition, enjoy your hike more: pull out the Tarp at midday for a leisurely lunch, or the Windsack can be used as an emergency tarp, while the Bivanorak is an anytime you simply want to hang out, whether you’re hiking or paddling. excellent bivy option, and can be used as your primary rain gear, as well. Tarps – pg. µ³ Mesh Tent ¸ - pg. µ© Mesh Inner Tents offer all the wonder of sleeping under the stars, minus Our shelters are designed to work together, on their own, or as an the bugs, and they can be used in place of the standard inner tent as well. adjunct to tent use. You can choose to use a shelter in a myriad of ways, The Mesh Ridge and Mesh Boxes are a lighter, and more minimal, solution limited only by your imagination! for bug-free camping on warm trips, and the Mesh Box especially is a
Tarp tip for pitching with trekking or Tarp poles
J Minimal weather protection J Insect Protection J Tarp µ, and can be combined with our Mesh shelters for insect J Designed to pair exactly with the Tarp µ, and will work equally well protection with Tarp and Tarp J Tarp µ sleeps ; Tarp sleeps ; Tarp sleeps °+ J Sleeps
Mesh Inner Tents – pg. ©¨ Mesh Box & Mesh Ridge – pg. ©¸ 1 Stefan Rosenboom/augenwege.de 2
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J Insect protection J Insect Protection J Can be used with Tarp for minimal weather protection or with com- J Designed to pair exactly with Tarp (Mesh Ridge & Mesh Box ) or plement models Tarp (Mesh Box ) 3 4 J Available in Akto, Allak ( & ®), Anjan ( & ®), Enan, Nallo ( , ® & °), J Ridge sleeps – ; Mesh Box sleeps ; Mesh Box sleeps °+ 2 Nammatj ( & ®), Niak, Rogen, Soulo, Staika, and Unna models
Bivanorak – pg. ©§ Windsack – pg. ©ª
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1 Bivanoraks give protection from the frost when sleeping under the stars near a Scottish mountain loch. 2 A Mesh Tent offers 1 & 2 Move one side of the loop defined airy, bug-free, ®³ ° views on a Hawaiian beach. 3 A Tarp rigged over two solo tents makes a snug gathering area in Scotland’s by the line runner behind the trekking or J Waterproof/breathable fabric J Waterproof back, water repellent front Cairngorm mountains. 4 A Tarp µ suspended from old-growth fir trees is a minimalist haven near Lake Dorothy, Alpine Lakes Tarp pole tip. 3 The guy line will now run J Can be used as temporary or emergency shelter, or as rain gear J Can be used as temporary or emergency shelter, and will accommo- Wilderness, Washington, USA. 5 The Windsack is a welcome, wind-free place to rest while on a ski tour in northern Sweden. more freely, allowing you to easily ten- 6 A Tarp is a remarkably spacious, comfortable shelter for cooking and relaxing in the Alaskan mountains. sion the line with the line runner. J Will accommodate sleeping pad and bag for use as bivy bag date sleeping pads and bags for use as bivy bag J Available in and ® person versions.
74 75 TARP Colors: green, red, or sand
SHELTERS
F The most basic shelter solution: lightweight, simple, and remarkably adaptable.
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TARP TARP
A TARP PROVIDES ESSENTIAL weather protection but still allows you to feel fully “outdoors.” Tarp In addition, a tarp can be used to create a breezy patio over your tent’s entrance, or as a kitchen away from your campsite for greater safety in bear country. Tarp use is nearly limitless, and they can be pitched with trekking poles, paddles or branches, and can be suspended from trees, as well. ft m . Our smallest model, the Tarp µ, is designed specifically to cover a single person while . also providing extra room for gear. Its shape makes it easy to get into and out of, and it can 3 4 be pitched fairly high off the ground for the full, airy, tarp experience, or with its edges nearly, or even fully, on the ground for a remarkably protective refuge from bad weather. Using a . ft Bivanorak when sleeping under the Tarp µ – or any of the Tarp models – adds both sleeping bag . m protection and an extra defense against bad weather (see page « ). In keeping with its minimalist mission, the Tarp µ is made from our very light yet strong Tarp ª Kerlon , used in our ®-season, Yellow Label tents, and comes with attached mm guy lines. The Tarp µ also pairs perfectly with our Mesh Tent , and the two together weigh just ® g ( lb oz), creating an excellent and complete warm-weather shelter solution for those wanting a minimal yet comfortable – and very light – option. The larger Tarp and Tarp have a more traditional rectangular shape. Both are avail- ft able in a lighter UL version, made from our Kerlon fabric, used in our Red Label tents, and a m . . heavier duty XP version, made from Kerlon XP. Both come with attached ® mm guy lines. Designed for two-person use, the Tarp pairs wonderfully with our Mesh Ridge, our Mesh . ft . m Box , and our Mesh Inner Tents. Any of these combinations are a lightweight – and bug free – 5 Stefan Rosenboom/augenwege.de 6 Stefan Rosenboom/augenwege.de choice for warmer weather trips. The Tarp pairs with the Mesh Box and is ideal for larger group use. . ft Any of our Tarps are excellent things to have with you on any hike: use one during a break . m as an out-of-the-weather gathering spot, or as a “dining hall” at lunch or dinner. The Tarp µ will provide shelter for one to two people, the Tarp is a good choice for two to four hikers, and the Tarp will easily cover larger groups. Tarp ª . ft . m
Tarp ² Tarp ¸¨ Tarp §¨ m UL: ¡¥ g/ lb oz UL: .¥ kg/ lbs ¥ oz ft . Weight g/. oz . XP: ¼ g/ lbs XP: . kg/ lbs ¥ oz . ft
.¥ m x .¥ m .¥ m x .¼ m . m x . m . m Dimensions . ft x ¡. ft .¥ ft x ¼.¥ ft . ft x . ft 7 Paul Koller/abenteuerberg.at 8
UL: Kerlon UL: Kerlon Tarps offer incredible flexibility on nearly any trip. Â. On warm weather trips, a Tarp paired with a Mesh ¾ & . The Tarp enhances the social life on any group Fabric Kerlon XP: Kerlon XP* . ftXP: Kerlon XP* & . For the solo backpacker who wants the lightest Inner Tent is an impressively lightweight and versatile trip. Seen here as a backcountry theater for watching the shelter option, the Tarp µ weighs just ® g (.® oz) and can combination that provides excellent views, superb venting sunset near Brenner Pass between Austria and Italy (), * Kerlon XP is a Denier Ripstop Nylon ³ fabric, % silicone coated on both sides with . a mtotal of three layers, treated be suspended or pitched with trekking poles or branches. as well as rain and sun protection. and as an elegantly airy family gathering spot at one of for UV resistance during dyeing and coating. It weighs ³« g/m² ( oz/yd²), has a kg (°° lb) tear strength, and a ® the campsites in Fujinomiya, Japan. mm hydrostatic head. Á. The Tarp is a great companion to a tent. From stand- & Å. Hilleberg ambassador Stefan Rosenboom often uses All product features and measurement values, including weight, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other alone cooking shelter to covered porch, it upgrades the the Tarp in creative ways and in unusual places: on the printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process comfort of your campsite. rocky ridges of the Alburni mountains in Italy (µ), and as a and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual color may look slightly different . ft lake-side camp in Austria’s Lechtaler Alps (³). from what is pictured here or on our website. . m 76 77 MESH TENT ¸
SHELTERS
F Versatile, lightweight bug protection for the minimalist solo backpacker.
OPEN AIR SLEEPING on a summer backpacking trip is a joy – except for the bugs. Our Mesh Tent offers breezy, versatile, very lightweight bug protection for those who prefer the minimalist approach. The Mesh Tent is a classic ridge-tent design, so all you need to pitch it are ridge line supports and a little imagina- MESH TENT tion: Tie the supports to trees, or use trekking poles. Paddles will work, as will fallen tree branches. Its sewn-in floor keeps both ground moisture and crawling animals out, and we build the Mesh Tent with our lightest weight mesh. Unlike many mesh fabrics, this one is woven rather than knitted, so has a very fine mesh structure, is softer to the touch while still offering excellent durability, and is remarkably light. We designed the Mesh Tent specifically to work perfectly with our Tarp µ, and the two together make an outstanding – and very light, just ® g ( lb oz) – choice for those looking to take the most minimal warm-weather shelter solution.
MESH TENT & TARP
Adding a Tarp to a Mesh Tent 1 2 3 4
. Put the front ring of the Tarp µ over the . Put the Tarp µ’s rear ring over the trek- Á. Peg out the side guy lines. Â Make any adjustments to get the pitch trekking pole at the front of the Mesh Tent king pole at the back of the Mesh Tent . you want. and pull the Tarp over the ridgeline.
Mesh Tent ¸
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: the Mesh Tent does not come with any pegs or poles. in in On its own, the Mesh Tent is both lightweight and versatile. The Mesh Tent and Tarp : a superb warm weather minimalist shelter solution. cm All product features and measurement values, including weight, Whether defeating mosquitoes in the forest, midges and black flies in the high country, Paired with a Tarp µ, the Mesh Tent offers highly flexible rain protection in addition to may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of or biting flies in open terrain, the Mesh Tent offers full protection from both airborne and shelter from insects. Depending on how it is pitched, the Tarp µ can provide coverage for cm in alterations in the design and production process and/or natural in ground based insects, as well as other crawling creatures such as scorpions and snakes. light precipitation (top) to heavy rain (bottom), or anything in between (middle). cm variations in the materials. 78 79 MESH INNER TENTS MESH RIDGE & MESH BOX
SHELTERS SHELTERS
F Warm weather shelter from insects that can be used alone, F Spacious, lightweight versatile insect with a Tarp, or integrated into its complement model. protection for warm weather adventures. OUR MESH INNER TENTS are a simple, highly versatile option for use in dry, warm conditions. Used alone, their full mesh walls provide not only maximum airi- FOR THOSE WHO PREFER summer camping with ness and protection from flying and crawling insects, but also ®³ ° views [right]. a Tarp, and for trekkers in tropical and sub-tropical The Mesh Inner Tents can also be used with the outer tents of their comple- areas, a major issue is always the bugs. Our Mesh ment models (Akto; Allak & ®; Anjan & Anjan GT & ®; Enan; Nallo & Nallo GT , Box and Mesh Ridge shelters provide the solution. ®, & °; Nammatj & Nammatj GT &®; Niak; Rogen; Soulo; Staika; and Unna) sim- The Mesh Ridge is a superb minimalist’s summer ply disconnect the standard inner tent and button in the appropriate Mesh Inner tarp camping solution. Designed to be paired with Tent [bottom right]. our Tarp , it is remarkably lightweight, offers plenty When used in combination with a Tarp [below], the Mesh Inner Tents retain of floor space for one or two occupants plus gear, all of their venting and viewing advantages while the Tarp provides protection UNNA Nicholas Hall and has full sitting height at its peak. from rain or shade from the sun. Also constructed to fit perfectly with our Tarp , the Mesh Box affords a bit more comfort with little extra added weight. It, too, will easily accom- modate one or two people plus gear, but its taller sitting height and vertical walls provide more usable space. The palatial Mesh Box has a generous, full standing height and matches up with our Tarp . It will comfortably sleep ° to ³ people or provide a gathering area for quite a few more. Both Mesh Boxes have full mesh ceilings, allowing for sky view- ing when they are used without a Tarp. Both the Mesh Ridge and the Mesh Boxes are floorless, and on both, the lower part of the walls are silicone-coated fabric, both to protect the mesh from catching or tearing on the ground, and to pro- vide a good “seal” on uneven terrain. Both types are NAMMATJ + TARP ALLAK easily suspended from rings, and pairing them with Lena Conlan/crossinglatitudes.com our Tarps is straightforward.
Mesh Inner Tents Akto Allak Allak Anjan Anjan Enan Nallo Nallo
* Weight ¥¥ g/¼ oz ¼ g/ lb oz . kg/ lb ¡ oz g/ lbs oz ¡¡ g/ lbs oz ¥ g/ oz ¡¡ g/ lbs oz g/ lbs oz ¢£ À ¸¹Ä : For one or two people, the Mesh Ridge is Height ¼ cm/ in ¥ cm/ in cm/ in cm/¼ in ¥ cm/ in ¼ cm/ in cm/¼ in ¥ cm/ in very light bug protection for the minimalist backpacker.
Area .¡ m /. ft .¼ m /. ft . m /.¼ ft . m /. ft . m /. ft .¡ m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft ¸¹Ä : The Mesh Box is an excellent option for group gatherings in warm weather, such as here for a summer † Poles x ¼ cm x ¡ cm x cm x¥, x cm x, x¥ cm x ¼ cm x¥, x cm x, x¥ cm lakeside dinner in northern Sweden. needed x ¥. in x ¥.¡ in x ¥¼. in x., x. in x¼., x. in x ¥. in x., x. in x¼., x.in £¡ ¥ ¸¹Ä : The combination of a Mesh Box and a Tarp is an excellent warm weather shelter solution for † Pegs the minimalist. It offers bug and rain protection, remarkable needed roominess, versatility, and very light weight. Nallo Nammatj Nammatj Niak Rogen Soulo Staika Unna
* Weight kg/ lbs oz ¡¼ g/ lbs oz g/ lbs ¥ oz ¡ g/ lbs oz ¡ g/ lb ¼ oz g/ lbs oz ¼¥ g/ lbs oz ¥ g/ lb ¡ oz Mesh Ridge Mesh Box ¸¨ Mesh Box §¨ Height ¥ cm/¥ in ¼¥ cm/¡ in ¥ cm/ in cm/¼ in ¼¡ cm/ in ¼¥ cm/¡ in ¥ cm/ in cm/¼ in Weight ¥¡ g/ oz g/ lb oz .¡ kg/ lbs oz Area . m /. ft . m /. ft . m /. ft . m / ft . m /. ft .¼ m /.¥ ft . m /¥.¥ ft .¥ m /¡ ft Dimensions † Poles x, x cm x ¼ cm x cm x ¡ cm x ¡¡ cm x, x¥ cm x ¡ cm x ¡ cm Height ¥ cm/¼ in ¥ cm/¥ in ¥ cm/ in needed x.¼, x¼.in x ¥. in x ¼. in x ¥.¡ in x . in x¥., x. in x ¥. in x ¥ in Length cm/ in cm/ in ¥ cm/ in Width cm/¡ in ¥ cm/¥¡ in ¼ cm/ in † Pegs needed Area ¥ m /¥. ft m /. ft . m /. ft * Weight does not include poles and pegs. All Mesh Inner Tents do include all necessary Pole Holders or Pitching Kits. † Mesh Inner Tents are sold separately, and poles and pegs are not included. Poles and pegs can be purchased separately, or if you already own an Akto, Anjan or ®, Allak or ®, Enan, Nallo or Nallo GT , ®, or °, Nammatj or Nammatj GT or ®, Niak, : the Mesh Ridge and Mesh Boxes do not come with any pegs or poles. Soulo, Staika, Rogen, or an Unna tent, you can use the poles from your tent with the appropriate Mesh Inner Tent. You can also swap out the standard inner in your tent for the appropriate Mesh Inner Tent. All product features and measurement values, including weight, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, All product features and measurement values, including weight, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production and/or natural variations in the materials. process and/or natural variations in the materials. 80 81 Generous hood BIVANORAK Bivy use: WINDSACK § & ª Will accommodate a sleeping bag hood Rain garment use: SHELTERS Keeps rain and snow off the face, and is fully ad- SHELTERS 1 justable to move with the head
F An innovative, multi-purpose piece of equipment that F A simple, lightweight, particularly versa tile shelter “multi- is indis pensable for nearly every outdoor activity. tool” that belongs in every adventurer’s pack.
ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED as a survival tool for Swedish air OUR WINDSACK was originally conceived as an emergency bivy bag, but it has force pilots, our patented Bivanorak is a bivy bag/sleeping proven itself perhaps even more useful as a portable, temporary refuge from bag cover, rain garment, portable windbreak, and emergency inclement conditions during ski tours or other winter adventures. Available in a - shelter, all in one – and all in a µµ g/.µ oz package. The and a ®-person version, the Windsack has a highly breathable and water repellent Bivanorak is made from a lightweight, tough, polyurethane- front, and a fully waterproof, silicone-coated nylon back. coated waterproof breathable fabric and has fully taped seams. Temporary Shelter Shock cord & lock in cuffs Joel Westlin/Hilleberg team For a quick shelter, use the Windsack’s corner loops to rig a windbreak. For more ¸ & §. Bivy Bag/Sleeping Bag Cover Bivy use: Seals out the elements AND allows full arm shelter, simply deploy the Windsack, climb in and hunker down out of the ele- The Bivanorak is cut long and wide to provide room for both a 2 mobility without loss of weather protection ments. Ideally, you should dig out a dedicated spot in the snow or find a place sleeping bag and pad in bivy bag mode. Its lower hem and cuffs Rain garment use: that has some protection from the wind. But once inside, you can enjoy a snack have draw cords (those in the cuffs are elastic) which can be Provides complete adjustability or a rest break, change clothes, even deal with equipment issues or administer secured shut to keep warmth in and rain and snow out, and its long minor first aid. The Windsack’s waterproof back/breathable front configuration, front zipper makes entry and exit easy. The large hood will easily multi-slider zipper, and closable bottom hem also make the Windsack useful as a accommodate the hood of a sleeping bag, yet it can be cinched sleeping bag cover. tightly around your face. Combine a Hilleberg Bivanorak and Tarp to create a highly effective – and incredibly lightweight – shelter Roomy, extra long cut & deep center Emergency Use zipper system. Bivy use: As an emergency bivy bag, the Windsack will accommodate occupants plus Accommodates a sleeping bag AND full sleeping pads and sleeping bags – three people in the Windsack ® and two in the ª. Windbreak/Shelter sized pad Windsack . An integrated safety line prevents the Windsack from blowing away Pull it out of your pack and climb in. The wind- and waterproof Rain garment use: in strong winds while you’re getting into or out of it, and four corner loops let you material, adjustable cuffs and hem, and generous hood make for a Can be worn over a pack, and allows the wearer to customize coverage and ventila- anchor it in exposed terrain. The zipper at its head has four sliders for making roomy, comfortable temporary refuge! It’s a versatile alternative to tion either head “holes” or venting ports, and a draw cord in the bottom lets you cinch 3 our Windsack as safety equipment for one person. the Windsack around the occupant’s feet. Its waterproof back and breathable «. Rain Garment front make it a good choice for use in snow caves, and it can also be staked out, The Bivanorak is worn anorak style and can be adjusted to a vari- red side up, as a rescue panel to signal for help from the air, or it can be rigged as ety of lengths. Simply pull the bottom hem up inside the body of the Draw cord & cord lock in hem an improvised tarp. Bivy use: Bivanorak and tighten the draw cord around your waist or tuck the Seals the elements out and protects the extra fabric under your pack’s hip belt. There is even enough room sleeping bag to carry a backpack underneath! Pair it with rain pants or chaps Rain garment use: and you have superb wet weather protection. Its single size and Can be cinched at wearer’s waist or around History of the Windsack pack hip belt to create anorak length easy adjustability allow both the tallest and smallest person to use “jacket” In Sweden, some sort of “windsack” has long been considered indispensable for the Bivanorak. winter ski tours. Originally, the Swedish windsack was a kind of modified, narrow ridge tent without floor, constructed to be set up between two skis and designed 1 2 as an emergency shelter. In the late s, after finding that traditional windsacks proved inadequate in many situations, Bo Hilleberg created the first Hilleberg Windsack, inspired by the simple climber’s bivy bags used in the Alps. Over the 4 years, we have constantly updated the design. A few years ago, we took advantage of the very lightweight silicone-coated nylon now available to build our current Windsack with full waterproof back and breathable front, similar to Bo’s original, but in a much lighter package. Colors: green or red
Bivanorak
Weight ¥¥ g/¼.¥ oz Windsack § Windsack ª cm/¼ in long 3 4 Dimensions cm/ in wide Weight g/ oz ¥ g/ oz
Ripstop nylon with PU cm/ in long cm/ in long Dimensions Fabric waterproof ( mm/ ¥ cm/¥¡ in wide ¼¥ cm/¡ in wide kPa) & breathable coating Fabric – front Windproof, water repellent & breathable nylon . A Windsack (left) and ® as a quick shelter from the wind on a ski tour in northern Sweden. All product features and measurement values, including weight, . A Windsack is a roomy solution to get completely out of worsening weather for a lunch may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other Fabric – back Waterproof silicone-coated nylon stop. The crossed skis provide a simple way to build some structure into the system. printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/ All product features and measurement values, including weight, may vary somewhat from what is shown Á & Â. As an emergency bivy, lay out and anchor the Windsack; arrange sleeping pads and or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations bags inside, then crawl into the Windsack from the foot end; cinch the draw cord closed, variations, so the actual color may look slightly different from in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural and adjust or close the zipper opening at the head end. what is pictured here or on our website. variations, so the actual color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or on our website. 82 83 3 2 ACCESSORIES 5 6 WHILE EVERY HILLEBERG TENT comes with all the pegs, lines and poles you need, you may, from time to time, need replacements. You may also want to accessorize for more flexibility on your adventures: spare line runners, guy line, and pole holders let you customize your shelter to your needs; special circumstances may dictate special use pegs or additional poles for stability; or you may simply want different sorts of pegs. Footprints can extend the life of your tent and cut down on condensation in the vestibules, and a hank of our strong, light guy line cord is always useful. ®.¯ in®.¯ ¨® cm ¨® 1 Tent & Accessory Bags Guy Line Runners ¬.¨ in ¬.¨ Ideal for keeping your gear better organized, our Bags are sized for our poles, pegs These unique and reliable line runners come with every cm ¨² and, of course, our tents. Standard versions are made from the same strong yet tent, but they can also be purchased separately. They 4 light silicone coated fabric as our tents, while our XP versions are constructed of lock securely on a range of different line dimensions extra-stout PU coated nylon. Tent Bags, which come in four sizes and have a round, and are easy to adjust, even while wearing mittens. • sewn in bottom, are also available in Standard and XP. and ® mm sizes (fits our & ® mm guy line, respec- ª.« in ¨ª cm ¨ª ª.« in tively) • Set of • cm ¨ª ¨° in ¨° ¨° in ¨° «¨ cm «¨ ¨°.° in¨°.° «± cm«±
Pole Holders Poles Extra pole holders are needed when you want to pitch Your tent comes with poles, an extra repair section and aluminum repair sleeve, the inner tent by itself. Link these to the corners of but spare poles can come in handy, both for repairs and for “double poling,” which the inner, and place the ends of the poles into them. gives extra strength and stability. • ® mm (Altai side pole) • mm (Atlas and Stalon • Set of ° (except for Allak, Akto, Enan, Soulo, Staika XL) • mm (Black Label models) • mm (Red Yellow Label models) • Per piece • and Tarra versions, which come prepackaged in Pole Holder Kits) •
Sled Pack Repair Kits A unique accessory for our tunnel tents, the Sled Pack is designed for winter trips Accidents can happen, so being prepared to fix your tent, especially on longer trips, ¸. V-Peg with gear sleds (or dog sleds). It allows you to strike your tent quickly and pack it is simple common sense. Our Repair Kits are available in Black, Red and Yellow Label into an easy-to-manage package. • µ cm/«" x ³ cm/ °" at the opening (µ versions, each in either red, green, or sand colors. Each Kit contains swatches of Very light yet very strong, our V-Peg is made from hardened aluminum, and it has specifically cm/ " wide at the bottom) • outer tent, floor, inner tent, and inner tent mesh fabrics, as well as inner and outer engineered thick yet light spine and sides to prevent bending. Its “V” cross section provides tent zipper sliders and instructions on general tent maintenance, pole repair, zipper a fine balance of penetration in hard ground and holding capability in looser soil. Anodized a repair, and patching tent fabric. highly visible gold, the V-Peg also has an integrated string loop for easy removal from the ground. • ³ cm/³.®" • g/ .° oz • Set of •
Guy Line Reflective Cord §. Y-Peg Our proprietary & ® mm red and white guy line cord is strong, Our Reflective Cord, which is designed using our proprietary ® mm Our Y-Peg is exceptionally strong yet quite lightweight, and its “Y” profile gives both excellent penetration in hard ground and plenty of surface area for reliable hold in light and easy to see. Its interwrap construction interweaves super Guy Line as a guide, has the same “interwrap” construction that softer conditions. Both because of its shape and its durable, hardened aluminum body, the sturdy Y-Peg can be hammered into hard ground. Its bright, gold anodized color strong Vectran cord longitudinally with polyester, producing a interweaves remarkably strong Vectran fiber longitudinally with makes it easy to see, and an attached string loop provides for easy removal. • « cm/." • ° g/ .µ oz • Set of • cord with no sheath to slip, near zero stretch, minimal water polyester, but adds a mm reflective thread to the mix. Like our absorption, an easy-to-handle soft feel, high UV resistance, standard Guy Line, the Reflective Cord has no sheath to slip, and a stout ³ kg (® lb) breaking strength for the mm and near zero stretch, minimal water absorption, an easy-to-handle ª. Y-Peg UL «µ kg (« lb) for the ® mm. • mm/® mm x µ m (« ft) • ³® g ( . soft feel, high UV resistance, and the same impressive «µ kg (« Our lightest peg, the hardened aluminum Y-Peg UL, has a “Y” cross-section similar to our Y-Peg, but in a smaller (and lighter) package. While not quite as robust as the oz)/° g (µ.® oz) • lb) breaking strength. It is, however, about µ g ( .µ oz) heavier per larger Y-Peg, it offers a great balance of hard ground penetration and soft ground holding power. Its gold anodizing makes it highly visible, and the attached string loop µ m. • ® mm x µ m (« ft) • ³° g (µ.« oz) • makes it easier to pull it from the ground. • µ cm/µ.” • .³ g/ .®° oz • Set of •
Tarp Pole §.¨ «. Stinger Titanium Made from solid Titanium, the super strong yet lightweight Stinger can easily handle being pounded into hard ground, and its integrated string loop makes for easy removal. The .µ mm Tarp Pole is a simple, lightweight pole designed for use with our Tarps and other shelters such as our Mesh Box and . The two-section Tarp Pole can • ³ cm/³.®" • µ g/ .µ oz • Set of ³ • extend from ° cm (°") to cm (« .µ") in µ cm ( ") increments, thanks to extensions that slide out from each end and lock into place with spring-loaded buttons. It folds down to approximately ³³ cm ( ³"), and it has a reversible, screw-in tip that can be used with fabric pockets (such as on the Altai), or with rings or loops (as on the Tarps). • ®° g/ oz •. ². X-Peg So-named for its fluted square cross-section, our X-Peg is built from extruded, then anodized, aluminum, and is designed to take on the most demanding usage. The X-peg’s ® cm ( in) length and burly construction make it an ideal option when you need maximum penetration and holding power in hard ground, and it is stout enough to be hammered into the ground, even with a light sledge. An open, upside down “L” hook near the top of the peg allows quick securing of guy lines, and a separate closed ring has an attached string loop to make removing the peg easier. • ® cm/ " • ³« g/ .° oz • Set of • Trekking poles ³. Snow & Sand Peg Since the new Anaris is built around a trekking pole pitch, we wanted to offer our own trekking poles, as well. Produced by DAC, our long-time partner and tent pole sup- plier, our poles are great for hiking and also work seamlessly with our Anaris, Tarps, Mesh Tent , Mesh Boxes and Mesh Ridge. Our poles are built with DAC’s impressively Lightweight, tough and remarkably versatile, our Snow & Sand pegs are unique. After finding most so-called snow pegs to be too soft – they would bend in any but the strong TH M aluminum, and they extend from cm (®µ.µ in) to °µ cm (µ in) and collapse fully to ³µ cm ( µ.µ in). Adjustment comes from easy-to-use and very secure fluffiest snow – we developed our own. Made from hardened aluminum, our Snow Pegs are built to withstand both very hard usage, including the inevitable contact with double-cam Lever Locks. At longer lengths, they are ideal for the Anaris and Tarp , or for the front of the Tarp µ or Mesh Tent . When fully collapsed, they are perfect for shovels, crampons and other winter gear, and very hard snow. At the same time, they are remarkably lightweight. The integrated line and hook gives you the flexibility the back of both the Tarp µ and the Mesh Tent . Our trekking poles also come with removable rubber tips for use on rocky terrain. • ° g («.µ oz) per pole • either to bury the peg sideways in snow or sand, Deadman style, or to use it in a traditional, upright fashion. A carrying bag, made from our XP bag material is included. • ® cm x ® cm/ . " x . " • ³ g/ . oz • Set of ³ •
84 85 Tips for using your tent Reflections of a tentmaker by Bo Hilleberg
Comfort “upgrade” “Line runner” knot of our Anaris ridge tent has prompted headroom. They can be built with the poles crossing multiple times All of our tents are built to be comfortable for their 1 me to think about the Hilleberg journey: we started with a ridge tent for more strength (sometimes known as geodesic construction), as stated number of occupants plus gear. To get more – the Keb, introduced in 1973 – and here we are again! While we are is the case in our Saitaris, Saivo and Jannu. They can be a hybrid of comfort, one option for people is to choose the most known for our tunnel and dome tents, the Anaris is a great way tunnel concepts – near vertical walls – and geodesic construction, Staika or Kaitum . Both of these tents are designed to talk about what the different tent constructions – tunnel, dome like our Tarra. They can be self-supporting, where you have to peg the specifically to be extra roomy for people. Another easy option is to choose a ® person tent for , or a ° and ridge– are best suited for and why we keep making them all. vestibules out, or fully freestanding, with integrated vestibules, like person for ®. The extra space comes with very little When we started making tents, ridge designs were king, at least in our Allak and Soulo. In 2016, Hilleberg Ambassador Lonnie Dupre extra weight, and can be especially welcome on gear part because of available technology. Shock-corded aluminum poles was the first to climb Denali solo in the winter. He used a Soulo, a intensive outings, for winter camping, or anytime you that could bend easily were not yet available and the development of fully freestanding one-person dome tent with geodesic properties. just want a bit of luxury! For solo travelers, choosing a lightweight, strong fabrics suitable for tents was in its early stages. On his previous four failed attempts, he had relied on snow caves, Nallo for all season use, or the Rogen or Anjan for 2 warmer weather trips offers the same deluxe option, Once the new technology did become available, however, the ridge and he gives the Soulo some credit in his success. Neither a tunnel again with very little weight penalty. design lost its appeal. Manufacturers gravitated towards tunnel and nor a ridge tent would have worked for him. Projectinlandice.com dome tents, which offered both more flexibility and more structure But what about the ridge design? It could be argued that tunnel than ridge models. and dome tents are easier to set up, stronger, have greater versatility, Using a Footprint Tunnel tents have the best space to weight ratio, and so were and allow us to push our adventure envelope. But there is something – and still are – the natural choice for those who set up and break special about a ridge tent like our Anaris. It is far simpler, and it 1 2 3 down their camp frequently. They are easy to pitch: put in the poles, does demand more of you when choosing your camp spot and set- peg the corners and the tent is pitched. They can be built with four ting it up. At the same time, there is a kind of “old school” sense of 3 walls that are nearly vertical, like our Keron and Kaitum models, accomplishment in getting the pitch just right, a feeling of greater giving maximum livable space. And there is remarkable structure involvement with and being closer to the nature around you. and strength inherent in a well-tensioned tunnel tent. These traits Going into the wild on your adventure, whatever that may be, is make them perfect for backpackers, of course, but also for any long yours, and nobody else’s. Whether that “adventure” means a polar distance, human -powered expedition from round-the-world cycle expedition, a high mountain trek, a multi-day paddle tour or a sum- trips to treks through the desert to polar expeditions. mer overnight in the forest, all are equally valid. Our goal has always 4 Our Footprints add an additional layer of protection between your tent and the ground. In Black and Red Label models, they cover the entire area of the outer tent, Dome tents offer impressive solidity and strength in the face of been to make tents that can provide you the safest, most secure night including vestibules. In Yellow Label tents (except for the Enan), they cover the challenging conditions, making them well-suited for rugged terrain, no matter what you do in the outdoors. We like having ridge tents area of the inner tent only. In all cases, Footprints attach easily, and can be left on 4 high mountains and anywhere static strength is important. They also along with tunnel and dome models in our line because together the tent when pitching or packing the tent into its bag. 1 & 2 First lay out the tent, offer an array of configuration solutions. They can be true domes, they offer the greatest opportunity for you to find the perfect tent upside down, then lay the Footprint out on top, with the shiny side – the side with the like our Staika, with all poles crossing at one point, giving excellent for your own unique adventure. Hilleberg logo – towards the tent floor. 3 & 4 Insert the red toggles on the Footprint into the rings around the perimeter of the tent. Turn the tent over and pitch as usual.
Camping in the snow Alternative peg options To deal with exposed, bad weather conditions in the winter, Sometimes you need more pegs than you have, and you must 5 we recommend digging down into the snow to create your improvise. In the winter, skis provide excellent peg capability, pitching spot. The depth of your site should be no more than as do ski poles when used Deadman-style. In warmer weather, half the height of your tent. This adds maximum stability and trekking poles, canoe paddles, trees and even large logs or prevents any wind from blowing under the outer tent. If this is rocks can be used. When using alternate “pegs” with peg not possible, and you must build a wall, place it so the drift on points, as opposed to guy lines, tie one end of a short line to the lee side will not reach your tent. If you use snow blocks for the metal ring on the peg attachment loop of the tent and the your wall, we recommend making them wide so that the wind other to your “anchor.” It is a good idea to put rocks on top of cannot easily knock them over. In less extreme conditions, dig the line to keep the outer tent down. a shallower pitching area and pile snow loosely against the bottom of the walls of the tent. This knot is quite useful. It is good for adding extra lines to your tent or tarp, or any time you need a knot that will “lock” under load, will still slide easily for adjustment, yet is quick to untie. 1 & 2 Wrap the working end around the standing line two or three times. This creates the friction and locking
Peter Marshall mechanism under load. 3 & 4 Pull the end across the wraps and over the standing line, make a loop then pass it underneath. 5 The knot is ready for loading. To adjust the tension, slide the knot along the rope. To loosen, simply pull on the end of the loop. Clockwise from top left: Bo Hilleberg on a winter ski tour with a Keb in the late s. Note the reindeer skin sleeping/sitting pad! O Bo, Rolf, Petra (in the tent) and Renate (behind the camera) using a Keron ° on a family camping trip in the early « s. O Bo setting up an early version of the Tarra in our “wind machine” in the mid- s. We still use a wind machine to test Marco Hummelink/marcohummelink.nl the ease of set up of our tents in very windy conditions. O In ³, Bo took a prototype Allak (now called the Allak ) on a three-week paddling trip in the Yukon, Canada.
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BLACK LABEL
Keron & Keron GT ...... ¿» Nammatj & Nammatj GT...... ¿¿ Keron . kg/¼ lbs oz Keron GT ¥. kg/ lbs Nammatj . kg/ lbs oz Nammatj GT .¡ kg/ lbs oz Keron .¡ kg/ lbs oz Keron GT ¥.¥ kg/ lbs oz Nammatj . kg/¡ lbs oz Nammatj GT . kg/¼ lbs oz
Saitaris ...... ¿¼ Saivo ...... ¿½ Tarra ...... À» Staika ...... À¿ . kg/ lbs ¼ oz ¥. kg/ lbs oz . kg/¼ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz
RED LABEL
Kaitum & Kaitum GT ...... À¾ Nallo & Nallo GT ...... À½ Kaitum . kg/ lbs oz Kaitum GT . kg/ lbs oz Nallo . kg/¥ lbs ¥ oz Nallo GT .¼ kg/ lbs oz Kaitum . kg/¡ lbs oz Kaitum GT . kg/¼ lbs oz Nallo . kg/¥ lbs oz Nallo GT . kg/¡ lbs oz Kaitum .¼ kg/ lbs oz Kaitum GT . kg/ lbs oz Nallo . kg/ lbs oz Nallo GT . kg/¡ lbs ¥ oz
Allak ...... ¼» Jannu...... ¼¼ Akto ...... ¼¾ Soulo...... ¼½ Unna ...... º» Allak . kg/¡ lbs oz . kg/¡ lbs oz .¡ kg/ lbs oz . kg/¥ lbs ¥ oz . kg/¥ lbs oz Allak .¡ kg/ lbs oz
YELLOW LABEL
Anjan & Anjan GT...... º¼ Rogen ...... º¾ Niak...... º½ Anjan . kg/ lbs Anjan GT . kg/ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz .¡ kg/ lbs oz Anjan .¼ kg/ lbs oz Anjan GT . kg/¥ lbs oz
Anaris ...... ¾» Enan ...... ¾¼ . kg/ lbs oz . kg/ lbs oz
BLUE LABEL
Atlas ...... ¾½ Altai...... Á» Stalon XL ...... Á¿ Atlas Basic . kg/ lbs oz Altai UL . kg/¼ lbs oz Stalon XL Basic kg/¥¡ lbs ¥ oz Altai XP ¥. kg/ lbs ¡ oz
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