Two of the ceiling pockets have openings so you can stick an iPhone up there and run the earphones down to watch a movie. Now my tent held BUT I thought it wasnt going to hold. Anjan 2 http://bit.ly/2lSQ7nO I briefly considered the Staika from Hilleberg too because it has stronger 10mm poles and stronger Kerlon 1800 material and allegedly better zips etc but at 4kg its just too much (though around the same price as the Allak). Fans running. My Allak has been going strong for nine years, and is only now showing some signs of its age due to UV exposure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1iJvk6tKs4. Hillberg has their yellow series tents that are 3 season, which I'm guessing are still burly, but I've never seen one in person so I'm just guessing. I had a chance to test the Red Label tent out for a month of winter camping. The Hilleberg Allak is a 2 person, free standing (reasonably) lightweight dome tent. Hilleberg Anjan and Anjan GT: Basic Pitching Instructions. Thats too much money for me even though it would last a long time. I switched to this tent for my Newfoundland circumnavigation, after using a Hubba Hubba in Iceland, where the Hubba didn't fare well in very strong winds. The Allak has a more modern design and if internal space is not an issue I could recommend it to anyone wanting a lighter version of the Staika. The Hilleberg Allak weight is 3.3kg( including bags, guylines, poles, pegs and spare pole) it is a little heavy for a solo cyclists but thats life. we're tight in muh E250 big windshield facing a AA Squall Line come down the peninsula off the sand ridge following with RSS and SSD NOAA GOV GULF via a MiFi Inspiron on the doghouse. What I liked the most about the Hilleberg Allak for two guys hunting in the We recommend that you both read the booklet carefully and practice handling the tent before your first backcountry trip. Enough space in the vestibules for storage and cooking. Hilleberg is proud to introduce the new three-person Allak 3. Liquid fuel stoves work better in colder conditions but are considerably more dangerous. kp, check these tents in 80mph windsCheck these videos of the strongest tents in wind. The tent colour (called sand by Hilliberg) ensured that it blended in exceptionally well with the rocks and landscape no visual pollution of a dayglow tent. Unfortunately, they dont make them anymore, and mine is getting old. The large vestibules, along with the full footprint, give a great place to store your drysuit and other items. Hilleberg suggests its especially good for a parent and child or one person and a dog and a veritable palace for one person. Impressively strong, remarkably light, and fully freestanding (including two integrated vestibules), the Allak 3 can be pitched anywhere in most any conditions. The Hilleberg Allak by the CIC hut below the North Face of Ben Nevis (Photo credit Alex Slipchuk). If there is any chance of snow, take a shovel and store it inside the tent. The dimensions of the inner meant that I barely fitted in but Im somewhat larger than average!When it came to striking camp, the tent was easy to take down although digging out the anchors took a fair bit of time. The large bag that the tent comes in meant that packing it up was easy for the journey out. Was using a zero degree synthetic sleeping bag which kept me warm despite the significant breeze, would probably have been chilly with a 20 degree bag. They are (nearly) worth their weight in gold. If camping in snow go equipped with anchors that will work! Some find it freeing to knowingly give up the security of a tent and use a shelter instead. The Hilleberg Allak blending in well below the North Face of Ben Nevis. Hilleberg shelters are minimalist by nature, but that minimalism can offer a world of both versatility and possibilities. Thank you for choosing a Hilleberg tent and enjoy your next adventure! Kelty Gunnison35-50 mph with fly on 2 guys per pole added loops at mid wall stakedvestibules staked down n guyedtent setup diagonal to wind with setup x=vestibule downwind n other side closed flat. light tents can be sturdyI have an old Sierra Design Clip Flashlight CD that has been through windy conditions, including waiting out a 2 day gale warning on Lake Superior. Carrying along some nice long stakes helps, even 18" lath strips for sand. In use, the tent provided a perfectly useable but slightly compact sleeping area with two vestibules that were large enough to store kit and to cook in. What's amazing about the Allak (but adds to its weight) is that much of the inner tent has a separate panel of mesh, than can be zipped open to provide excellent ventilation (I even use it in Florida). Not only is it dangerous but it also adds considerably to condensation levels. The Jannu is easy to pitch and takes four steps. EUROPE. Two doors & two full sized vestibules. (1) Stake out the base of the tent, (2) insert the poles into color-coded, two-foot long sleeves, (3) snap the poles into alternating plastic clips, and (4) stake out the vestibules and guylines. winter camping) and that in other locations and climates the tent features would have performed differently. Hilleberg claims a weight of 3700 grams and as always I checked the weight on my scale and measured 3722,8 grams for the package including pegs, poles and stuffbag. Its a lot like the one ecklison mentioned. Total weight with footprint & 12 MSR Ground Hog stakes is 5 pounds. I was thinking about just a tent that has more poles for extra strength. Had some pretty gusty winds on Leigh Lake in Grand Teton Nat. I also checked every individual item: The inner tent weights 1178.8 grams and the outer tent 1554.4 grams. OUTSIDE OF EUROPE. Originally we were slated to test this tent in November on a mule deer hunt in western Nebraska. The tent held but I wouldn't repeat, had many nights as you describe, with the tent blowing flat a few times. For real mountain winter conditions, our testers reached for stronger tents like the Nammatj 2. Also doing the same on any reinforced guy out point, basically getting the fabric as taut as possible, can help keep it in one place when the wind picks up. With two inside one person would have no access to the door or the vestibule without crawling over the other. Hilleberg tent review: Allak 2 specifications. It's palatial for a single camper, but a bit tight (yet still acceptable) for two. We particularly liked its light but strong construction and the excellent venting options that really helped with condensation. From mild weather to snow loading, the Allak I took it up in the Front Range mountains of Colorado several times this winter to test it out in winter conditions. Beaches are different from many other camping locations that other tents are well suited for. We use it in areas of high heat and high wind. "The Kaitum was developed for those who want the comfort and flexibility of the two entrance, two vestibule design, but don't necessarily need the extra strength of our Black Label Keron models." Watch Queue Queue. It holds where summer tents are destroyed. "The Kaitum was developed for those who want the comfort and flexibility of the two entrance, two vestibule design, but don't necessarily need the extra strength of our Black Label Keron models." My 2nd Gunnison, a pro bathtub model shrunk 4-6" in height for unknown reasons. The outer fly sheet and the inner tent cleverly pitch in one go together which helps avoid the inner getting wet in the even of rain or snow falling. There are also multiple zips on the front door which makes getting in and out nice and easy. It really got pushed onto its side. We had shrewdly taken a shovel and some snow anchors to help with pitching. I used a Hubba Hubba in Patagonia for probably close to 10 weeks out in remote exposed backcountry beaches. The tent material is very compressible. It should be noted that this test was in a specific set of circumstances (i.e. Its a two pole dome tent with a large fly that puts a sizable vestibule on each side of the tent and should help keep wind out pretty well also. This is the official pitching instruction for Hilleberg Anjan and Anjan GT. "We wanted a lighter weight, two entrance, two vestibule tunnel tent," recalls Bo Hilleberg. Now others in the group had other types of tents (more that 2 poles) but none are still in production and several were 3 man. We also very securely anchored and dug the tent in meaning that it wasnt overly exposed to the wind although Im sure that it would stand up to a fair battering on its own in different pitching situations. New for 2019 from Swedish brand Hilleberg is the Allak 3, a three-person freestanding dome tent. Greg Stamer, 4 season tents are just thatThey have extra poles for snow and wind loads Hilleberg the Tentmaker AB nevgen 34 S-832 51 Frsn, Sweden tel: +46 (0)63 57 15 50 fax: +46 (0)63 57 15 65 tentmaker@hilleberg.se. All the nights we spent in our Keron 3 has made the desire for more nights out even greater. Few pounds heavier is meaningless to me. The lack of sleeves speeds set up time considerably. In general we were impressed. With a full on four season tent you can really get a storm proof setup, the reinforced poles, multiple guyout points, and stronger fabric allows you to strengthen your setup. Hilleberg uses a unique design, where the poles are on the outside of the entire unit. One thing to think about in addition to the already suggested stuff like extra guylines, and setting up in sheltered areas, is how your tent is positioned in relation to the wind. We used a canister stove - a Soto MicroRegulator stove with Primus Wintergas fuel (upon which the temperature seemed to have no discernible effect). If cooking with a canister stove, insulate the canister from the cold snow/ground. If possible, avoid cooking inside tents. Clearly you need to pack a bomb proof tent if you are heading up there in winter. Stick with old fashion 3 pole tents. Ive never seen one in the flesh, but it looks very sturdy and well vented. The Hilleberg Nallo 2 is a world-class tunnel tent that falls awkwardly between the company's lighter three-season Anjan 2 and the heavier Antarctic exploring Nammatj 2. I was wandering if the Timberline would be comparable. So what were the downsides? Clips only, no pole sleeves for speed & ease of set-up. expedA less expensive alternative to the Hilleberg Allak is the Exped Orion 2 or 3. Its sort of a Boundary Waters standard and hasnt changed a lot in forty years. Those Expeds look nice Never seen one in person before though. There are two person models ). Take fuel that will work in the cold canister stoves can struggle below 0oCelcius. The three pole design used on the Staika and Soulo is used here on the Allak to give a freestanding tent that stands up brilliantly to strong winds, torrential rain and heavy snow while still being light enough to carry on summer backpacking trips. Try and find a protected location to setup. Its a three season tent that weighs about 4 lb. Im impressed. It should be noted that this test was in a specific set of circumstances (i.e. I tried out the Sierra Designs Lightning 2 first, but couldn't tolerate the condensation inside the pseudo single wall design. The compact size and light weight did prey slightly on my mind because the weather up at the CIC hut below the north face can be somewhat extreme! Mine has withstood gales with hardly a flinch. Often enough the weather is getting fairly rough by the time Im actually landed and setting up the tent. Sturdy little tent that works great for me. Eureka Alpenlite 2XTGreat tent but it is a tight fit for 2 people, GunnisonGunnison is very tight for 2 people plus gear but the 2 vestibules swallow gear.\The vestibules find a top view diagram allow the dome shape for squat to assume an aerodynamic advantage pointed into the wind. Perhaps the best features of the tent in the conditions that we used it, are the superb options for venting. I see 4 season tents are stronger BUT they look like they would be way way to hot in the summer which is ONLY when I will use the tent. In the morning there was a bit of digging out to be done! I had it guide all out. When I started the transition from whitewater rafting (big tent & cot) to kayak touring, I had certain criteria for my kayak tent. Tap to unmute. So forget about 2-pole light weight tents. I ONLY kayak camp so I dont want to pay an arm and a leg for some super light tent BUT want a heavy duty tent for strong wind. We had the chance this year to test out the Hilleberg Allak on loan from the company. The fly has two roof vents, and I LOVE the 4 good sized stash pockets that are located on the ceiling of the tent instead of around the floor level. "We wanted a lighter weight, two entrance, two vestibule tunnel tent," recalls Bo Hilleberg. Guess I have to just look around more. I did email some tent makers will see if they email me back. helping to keep one side sheltered depending on which way the wind is blowing. We slept calmly and confidently in all the different weather conditions we encountered on our 2015 winter trip. Very similar design for about 1/2 the cost. I know, of course, that sometimes winds are variable and the pitch may be less than ideal. I bet Im not the only one here who that occasionally happens to. The Hilleberg Unna is one of the lightest freestanding winter tents we've tested. Ive tried a variety of tents - sort of a sucker for tents, I guess - but I keep coming back to the Eureka! As mentioned, with the total weight being 2.9kg, this makes the Jannu one of the lightest mountain tents out there. Hilleberg has a long-earned reputation for making bomber expedition tents, and this year they introduced a three-person version of the popular Allak 2 tent. So unless you want maximum ventilation and light weight, they might not be the right tent for the job. Most back packer tents are designed to shed wind to a certain extent, but if you set up your tent so that the prevailing wind is hitting it dead on from the side, you will get the buckling issue. My info was RSS derived from SSD. Well, there were very few but the two things that niggled me were; 1. The basics in this Hilleberg tent review: Dome type tent designed to handle wind and snow loads; Minimum weight: 2.8 kg/6 lbs 2 oz; Packed weight: 3.3 kg/7 lbs 4 oz; Two doors, each with a vestibule for easy access and gear storage; Outer tent wall extends to ground for complete protection But the latter may mean you can't knee inside the tent. While the ultralight tents that I use for racing change every few years, I wouldn't hesitate to replace my Allak.. assuming, of course that it doesn't outlast me. I was in Georgian Bay last week with heavy shifting directional wind. Winter camping Hilleberg Allak. Lots of guy out lines. Hilleberg Staika Tent Long Term Test. I have a Mountain Hardware Trango 3.1. Good mix of fabric & mesh for ventilation. Eureka ExpeditionI have an old Eureka Expedition A-frame tent that is rock solid. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/14975315217/in/album-72157647318629715/ Digging out the Hilleberg Allak after two nights of snow and wind. RSS did not display a Tampa or Sanibel storm. Some things to help a 3 season tent, or any tent, in knarly conditions. It shed the wind well and provided ample piece of mind in this regard although we had done our best to firmly anchor it, dig it in and provide as much shelter as possible using the snow. Hilleberg Allak 3 Tent New Red Label Tent for 2019. It's a three pole design if you count the short pole that goes across the door area, otherwise it's the traditional 2 pole X configuration. I wanted all of this for under 5 pounds and in a packable size that would easily fit between the scupper pillars in my SOT kayak. (Of course cooking in tents should be avoided if possible!). Copy link. The temperature on our hunts opening day was bitter cold and the wind was blowing close to 30 mph. I used it in the woods of the Cascade mountains while traveling the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) Hilleberg has been making incredible tents for 45 years. What I notice is more expensive tents cost more because they make them lighter with high end materials for back packers. Look for features, not price. SSD in AVN JSL n FUNKTOP all implied via the color RED/MAROON a large storm below Tampa and a pop up storm off Sanibel. Check out the REI sitethey have a number of two person three pole three season tents. A lot of the new ultralight backpacking tents sacrifice durability and strength for weight savings. For 2019, Hilleberg will be adding a 3 person version Allak 3. There are vents in the roof and the excellent door zip configurations allowed us to minimise the condensation build up despite substantial amounts of spindrift blowing around outside the tent. This film is a supplement to the instruction booklet. Not a bad idea. This video is unavailable. Seems like 3 season tents from 15 years ago were stronger than the current high end ultralight stuff. Watch later. Park last weekend and it did just fine. It was only when he stopped to try and secure the tent that he realised that there were rucksacks inside the tent as well! Digging out the Hilleberg Allak after two nights of snow and wind. 4 season tents are typically engineered for better insulation was selling a tent, the Downrange 2, that looks like it might have canoe/kayaking potential also. NO cold tent camping for me. More guide lines also help to reduce the flapping. The tent is supremely fast and easy to pitch with 3 identical length poles that slot easily into colour coded sleeves, providing a stable and free standing structure. But it takes longer to get a good pitch. Shopping. Ive heard of folks adding a couple more loops to the rain fly to allow the addition of yet two more stakes on the side. Try turning the tent so that the top/short end is facing the wind, not the long side and see if that helps. I think the vestibule that comes with the XT variant of the Timberline, when placed on the upwind end, goes a long way in preventing wind from getting inside the tent and turning it into a kite. Timberline 2XT. Hilleberg the Tentmaker AB nevgen 34 832 51 Frsn Tel: 063-57 15 50 Fax: 063-57 15 65 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eFAyKMz314 The Hilleberg Allak 3 is a lightweight freestanding dome tent for four seasons and two to three persons. As a rule, more poles makes for more stable tent. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://us.hilleberg.com/EN/tent/red-label-tents/allak/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eFAyKMz314, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fHp6WyNOP0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1iJvk6tKs4, http://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/14975315217/in/album-72157647318629715/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/14975276128/in/album-72157647318629715/. Handy if you are tent bound because of bad weather. On arrival at the CIC hut we carefully pitched the tent. A fully free standing 2 person all season tent with integrated vestibules that is also remarkably lightweight. It's not light, it's expensive, but is bombproof. Share. Great Walks Track Tests Hilleberg's Allak 3 three-person tent. It provides bomber protection from high wind and snow loading, and is equally or more comfortable than many two-person single wall tents, even though Hilleberg calls this a solo tent. The three poles ALLAK. Right now I have a Kelty Grand Mesa 2 tent. In general we were impressed. If its oriented properly to the wind, as also has been previously mentioned, it stands up pretty darned well. True to Hillebergs reputation, the Allak 3 over-delivered. And there are two rings at the flys top which can be used for yet more rope/stake rigging or for tying to a tree. Hilleberg Allak 2, Simple, wonderfully light, and completely free standing, the Allak is an excellent all-around two person tent. Two person (for just me) with decent space & height. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published, translation missing: en.general.search.loading. I also feel that in a warm climate the venting options would prove just as useful to allow some airflow through the tent. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Info. The storage pockets in the inner tent were very small and I felt that they could certainly have been bigger without adding much weight but helping with organisation when living in the tent and ; 2. The tent packed down much smaller and weighed less than similar sized mountain tents that I have used before in similar circumstances namely Terra Nova Quasar and Mountain Hardware Trango 2. We particularly liked its light but strong construction and the excellent venting options that really helped with condensation. For the past year I have been using the Hilleberg Staika as my primary tent, spending close to thirty nights in it. So no using what they had. Dont let the lack of mesh scare you off. The four season tents breath pretty well, you can open up the vestibule and many have vents, but I've never used one in really hot muggy weather. Entertaining. The Nallo performs well in high winds but not as well when it comes to snow loading. This in part is due to the number of segments that the poles break down into, making them relatively short and compact, as well as the super strong Kerlon 1200 material that the tent is made from. Our favorite accessory is the Sled Bag, which made it incredibly easy and fast to set up the tent to get out of the wind for lunchand when we would camp for the night. Winter camping Hilleberg Allak - YouTube. the design blows down onto the ground bending poles as the shape squats out under wind force. May 20, 2014 2Ride The World 11 Year Anniversary; Touratech Helps MotoHank Celebrate 500k ; Primary Uses. While every Hilleberg tent comes with all the pegs, lines and poles you need, you may, from time to time, need replacements. The Allak has been a favorite for many adventurers. Weight of tent has no bearing on my decision. It's a great sea-kayaking, expedition tent. Tie about four feet of p cord on each corner, and piling rocks on that, or using it for a dead man in sand, instead of using the stakes can help. I think a couple of things that need to be considered for a canoe/kayak tent which are less important in other kinds of tents is the ease of pitching rapidly and taking into consideration that youll probably be staking down in sand (which doesnt always hold stakes real well) with some regularity. And the lower the tent profile, the less wind will affect it. in. Its a 2 pole dome free standing type. I agree. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/14975276128/in/album-72157647318629715/ It did hold BUT I thought it wasnt. I have never had any issues with leaking floors of my Hilleberg tents. Weve also had our tents in winds severe enough that our tent could not withstand the force of the wind and we spent the entire night with our hands up holding the tent off our faces. However, for me, it did not suit my needs and I returned it. Eureka!I believe folks are absolutely right in noting that tents that work well for mountaineering or hiking arent necessarily the best for canoe/kayak camping. The first night in the Allak was both snowy and windy, putting the tent to the test with both its stability and its ability to stand up to a degree of burial. After a lot of looking, I found the Big Agnes Blacktail 2 for under $200. I have had the chance to use and test a Jannu several times in Sweden. I can see Sanibel from here n sky was clear. The vestibule also adds two more stakes to the standard Timberline which cant hurt. Might want to look that one over. another vote for the eureka timberlinefor canoe camping- if you dont mind the weight the outfitter model is rock solid, any tent you get will have to be staked for windy conditions. The pegs that came with the tent, although lightweight and strong were completely redundant in snow. The Allak 3 features 40.9 square feet of inner tent area and will easily accommodate three people and their gear. I too often find myself on the water, it gets cloudy, I plug along thinking it might clear or just be a shower until the wind or rain starts to pick up, maybe a little distant lightning, and it gets a bit more serious And there I am out cruising around looking for a good place to set camp. In summary. My current tent was only about 110 bucks. (I believe the sleeve tents are stronger though and handle snow better, but you said thats not a concern for you.) I now have some small rips in the floor fabric. Together this make the tent easy to pack, a feature that was very much appreciated when carrying winter camping and winter climbing equipment up to the north face of the Ben. Nobody wants to be out in the storm looking for something to make a dead man anchor with, though theyre great if youve got the time before a storm hits and materials are at hand. Hard to get any good rest when the tent is flapping like crazy around you. Hilleberg, le constructeur de tentes sudois revisite lun de ses produits phare pour 2019 : aprs la Allak 2, Hilleberg met sur le march la Allak 3. For one its very roomy and, at 1.775kg (with all stuffsacks), not too heavy unless weight is a real issue. Position of tentI use a Big Agnes Blacktail 2 tent. I have 5 hurricanes in tents. Typically, the first time out with a new tent in stormy conditions causes concern, but not so with the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fHp6WyNOP0 For 2019, we are introducing a three-person version, the Allak 3, and renaming the original model the Allak 2. The Hilleberg Allak did everything that we needed it to do. So with all that any recommendations for 3 season 2 man strong tent for wind. The newfangled hub-tent connector walked. 12 total stake spots, 4 corner, 2 vestibules, and 6 guy outs on the tent ends (1 low center, 2 high corners). Most back packer tents are designed to shed wind to a certain extent, but if you set up your tent so that the prevailing wind is hitting it dead on from the side, you will get the buckling issue. Only the week before there had been reports on the web of a climber being struck by a tent blowing up the valley. ? Both remarkably light yet impressively strong Allak models are well-suited for anything from summer paddling to winter ski mountaineering, and from year-round backpacking to all-season peak bagging. (it's not all that "old", I bought a 3-pole tent a few years back) They are easily light enough for mobile journeys, where you move your camp every day, and Camping on the odd sandy beach I would wake up in a sand box. We took MSR Blizzard Tent stakes (didnt work that well), MSR Tough Stakes (worked pretty well) and tough carrier bags which we filled with snow and then buried in a hole with the guy line wrapped around them (by far the best anchor! I think that's where you've gone wrong. Watch Queue Queue The first thing that you notice with the Allak is that although is comes in a large bag it is pretty light (3.3kg) and very packable.
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