Nordisk Svalbard 1si One person tunnel tent Garden review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Its Lockdown, plus the other video I posted about this tent did not look at the details. So if you are looking for a highly wind resistant one person tent, consider this one.
I really like it, great quality materials, cant wait to try the Nordisk Svalbard 1si tent in some rough weather.
Update 2021 : the tent was returned to Nordisk and a full refund issued after some problems with adhesion of the tape on the groundsheet.
Nordisk addressed the issue inside of the two year warranty. Keep the receipt, enjoy the tent and keep and eye on the tapes.
Just ordered this tent on the strength of this review,I think for the money it'll be very hard to beat,looking forward to getting out & up into the mountains with it ..thanks for the thorough review Dave
Cheers Andy
Good choice! how are you getting on with the Svalbard?
@@Fellmandave1 I've found it to be a great little tent Dave,big enough for myself & the dog,I have managed to bend a few pegs so I've changed them & I'm not sure if it's just me pitching the tent but I can't for the life of me seem to get it as taught as I'd like & it can be a bit flappy at times but for reliability,pack size,weight I honestly can't fault it really,inner pitch first but that hasn't up to press caused me any issues at all..for the money it's a good little tent I think 😁
@@andym2869 yeah I get the flappiness. In my wacaco coee maker video you can se I was in between rocks and there was a wind vortex- flappy Flappy
I have owned this tent now for 3 years , with no issues , I love the thing, I also have a hilleberg soulo which was 3x the price and yes it is better but is a fair bit more weight and money it's my go-to winter tent, the Nordisk is for the other 3 seasons , but I would still not discount it for winter use it's as strong as the hilleberg but not as warm "Great tent" if I had not owned the soulo first I wouldn't of purchased it 😊 (I will say there are still a lot of good points for a soulo if you have the budget and you get your use out of it 👌) (just bear in mind the Nordisk is inner pitch first)
Moved onto the tarptent now Carl after quality problems with the Nordisk.
@@Fellmandave1 floor seams maybe ? 🤔
@@Jaxs2 yes Carl.However did you know?
@@Fellmandave1 Same ☹
@@Jaxs2 What were the issues with the floor seams? I've got the PU version, different material for the floor but wondering if I am going to run into any issues down the line...
Always useful to have experienced users sharing their insights for us evaluating a purchase.. Thanks for posting.
Great no nonsense review Dave , I actually do think it's often overlooked 4 season option that many folk would like ( thanks for the mention ). Happy camping. Andrew
Thanks 👍
Am looking for a lightweight tent for me and the dog and you’ve sold it to me. Thanks!
Same problem with the door, you can also attach it to the herring of the footend of the tent. I love this tent, good ventilation, though very windproof, excellent weight, and I can sit in the entrance to cook or to dress up.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks. Great review. The best review of this tent on UA-cam. Too good in fact.😂 I just ordered 1
Hope you enjoy it! Had much chance to use the Svalbard yet?
Thanks for information 👍..I wonder did anyone used this one on lot's of rain for two weeks?
Am sure it would be fine
Great review, im 6"1 also and this was great ,Thanks my man
Nice one Dave - I'm considering the PU version of this one for some extreme weather testing!
Hi Chris, good tents, but mine had to go back due to tape lifting on the floor, got refunded and the scarp 1. cheers - you need to catch up on my more up to date videos!
@@Fellmandave1 I understand from comments here that tape lifting from floor seam and perhaps door seam is known problem with this SI tent. It would be terrific to know if it was a temporary or limited quality problem or possibly endures as I am considering buying one. Thank you for help.
@@justmyopiniontoday7548 better ask nordisk
@@Fellmandave1 understood. I should phone.
@@justmyopiniontoday7548 did you get any answers for this?
I m considering to buy this tent in version si or pu
Have you sealed the scenes on the SI tent or have you left them as they are if so did you encounter any leaks. Great review many thanks for sharing
Hi. This tent got returned and refunded as the seals all dried and leaked on the ground sheet.
@@Fellmandave1 thank you for the answer how long would you had the tent
@@MrSilver261 about 18 months
Looks like a good deal. I like the design and dimensions . The deal breaker for me is the inner pitch 1st.. Been caught out too many times pitching a inner 1st in a deluge ... Not good.. In S.E.Asia.. The rain volume comes down in buckets .. Everything gets saturated ... Outer pitch 1st is a must...
Especially for something marketed as a 4-season tent…
Hi was looking for a tent and just got one of these after watching this great in depth video. Have now got it and noticed that it recommends seam sealing the seals if you plan on using it in really wet conditions. Did you seal the tent while having it ? And if not did you have any leaks ? Keep up the good work thanks👍
Hi Steve, had no leaks, but never used it in very wet conditions. I did have a problem with the taping on the groundsheet.( but no leaking) I sent it back to Nordisk who acknowledged the fault and gave me full refund. Thats why I now have the scarp one. The Nordisk is a great tent though, if a bit flappy along the walls. Thanks for the encouragement.
Just bought this (thanks for the look around & saying how tall you are, seeing that just tipped me into getting it).
Personally going to seal the fly seams (it's a well known fact I just made up that UK rain is at least 30% wetter than all other rain), but from putting it up in the loft (don't ask) it looks pretty bomb-proof and the inner pitch first which put me off a little before buying seems reyt, only took 60 odd seconds to get the poles in, "pegged" with weights and the fly on.
If it's bucketing down I'd potentially put fly upside down, inner upside down on top and do it that way. Probably give that a bash in the dry first though.
Ta!
Hi Andy, thats a good thought with the upside down pole insertion part. With the inner material being so robust though I think it would take a smidgen of rain. The only bit i find a pain is the velcro tabs to attach the outer.
Happy camping
Thx for the review! Can see u have returned it to Nordisk. Did u get another tent instead?
Yes Scarp 1. Thanks for stopping by.
3 times I tried to order a Nordisk Svalbard for under£200 but the bank kept declined my card by the time I got it fixed I had ran out of money was on a tight budget.
Hi mate, would this be ok for someone 6ft 3 , cheers, just seen you mention it in your video, your 6ft 1 with room to spare, I should just fit 😂👍, good review , ATB 👍
Should be just ok I reckon!
Provided you had a proper footprint - could you pitch the outer tent first in inclement weather? Or is it possible to store the inner tent within the outer and pitch it together?
Cant be pitched as one
Thanks for the review. I’m looking for a 1st tent (with no experience) and the more I look, the more confused I get. Now that you have had the tent for a while, what is your opinion? What I like about this tent is a) it is relatively light but seems rugged, b) although 1 man there does seem to be enough room for your gear to be inside the tent (I’ve been looking at 2 man tents). What about condensation?
Hi Peter.
Yes, definitely rugged. A little more room would be good, but I have the dog too. Condensation has not been an issue, but have not used it yet in max condensation conditions i.e cold and damp with little wind. That should be coming soon. For the money I would buy it again, but with a bigger budget, I would go for the tarptent Scarp 1. On my wish list. Cheers and let me know what you get.
@@Fellmandave1 Thanks Dave. I looked at the Tarptent but the costs (VAT, Duty, shipping just keep adding up). I have been thinking about the Hubba Hubba (the one man version just seems too wee inside.)The Svalbard is still high up in my thoughts too. Any advice?
@@petermullan5852 Never had an MSR, but have steered clear as a lot of the American tents, including the Hubba Hubba, seem to meshy for me. But I dont like the drafts unless I can choose to zip it up. I sold the vaude mark2 L for that reason.
My preference though had always been for cooler weather camping too. One exception I have been interested in is the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV2 Expedition. Getting a bit more pricey and heavier though, plus inner pitch. Have you looked at the Lightwave range?
@@Fellmandave1 Dave, thanks,
. I looked at the Lightwave tents - very impressive. I am thinking that, given my lack of experience, I will go for the Svalbard. It’s bigger than other 1p tents, it’s not too heavy, and it’s ability to deal with wind is reassuring. I was looking at 2 man tents just for the extra room. It seems as if it would be a good starting point and if I get on well then I could look at a 2 man. I always thought that choice was a good thing until I started researching tents - my head is bursting. Is the Svalbard likely to be too hot (looking at all the mesh on the American tents as you already mentioned.). Any comments or advice welcome.
@@petermullan5852 Well there is no one 'do it all' tent. Conditions , terrain, people, weight and design all play a part. Thats why I currently have quite a few. I would call the svalbard a british high country tent where it is rarely 'hot' . The type of tents that tackle that area better are the double door ones. I prefer mesh to be minimal if it is permanent with an ability to tune the area via zippable solid flaps over it.
Brilliant video and very informative. I am really keen on this tent but haven’t hit the “buy” button as I just don’t know if my sleep mat will fit easily. I have a nemo tensor regular wide which is 72” x 25”. I have looked at the manufacturer website and can’t figure it out from the dimensions quoted. Thanks.
Thank you, but unfortunately mine had to go back for refund because of inner groundsheet taping issues. Loved it up to that point. I really like my Scarp one that I am using now, not perfect but much more versatile, lighter and more space. There are other ones I woulkd also look at before the Svalbard too. Thanks for your comment.
@@Fellmandave1 did you have the pu or si versión?
@@giorgiomaraessa3392 si Giorgio
@@Fellmandave1 I m thinking to do ride my bicycle for a long trip and I m looking at good value for money tent.
@@giorgiomaraessa3392 have a look at the 3ful taiji 2.
So what's the big difference with the PU?
I had the PU for 7 years now and it's time for a change. I was looking into this one but it doesn't seem like it's a lot different
Si means it's made with a silicone coated nylon. Pu means it's made with a polyurethane coated polyester.
Also the si has dac featherlite nsl green poles 9mm as opposed to the Pu with 8.5 aluminium poles
And the tear strength on the SI is way higher. I think even higher then a Hilleberg. Either 11kg or 14g.
unfortunately outnorth are not shipping to the uk post brexit too
I just got this tent and footprint, looking great! One concern is the location of the seams on the groundsheet, I have read elsewhere that some people have had issues with the tape coming loose. Have you had any issues with the groundsheet? Also, is this really a 'wind king'? Thanks.
seams on the groundsheet never fail first on a premium tent, unless it's warranty call. First things to fail are bathtub roll or corners. Tape may come loose if you dont store you tent properly, as floor is usually PU covered and they dont like being stored wet. It's a wind king as long as you pitch it along the wind. Sideways stability is sad at best, nowhere close to semi godesic tents like naturehike cloud up, hilleberg suolo\allak, ferrino force or helsport rainsfjell.
@@mezmerya5130 Wow, great advice! Really like the tent and especially the name! I always ensure I pack my tents dry and clean. Thanks again, Keith.
@@quiettime1282 if you are in britain i would get terra nova pioneer 2 instead in the same price range.
Yes Keith, that had happened and the tent was returned and refunded. Thats why i got the scarp one.
Hi keith, if you dont want to return it, jsut keep it and enjoy it, store properly and keep an eye on the seams , warranteed for two years by nordisk. Its a great tent with that issue, maybe now sorted?
Hey mate is this the dusty olive or the forest green? Cheers
Hi , mine is the si, which I think is forest green and the PU one is dusty olive
@@Fellmandave1 cheers dave, looking into this as my next upgrade from the banshee 200 👍
@@scottbeer7488 would be a good choice. Have another one man tent on order. So may be selling the Svalbard on. Give me a shout in a couple of weeks if you are interested. Immaculate condition.
What's the main difference between the PU1 and this version?
Cheers mate
Hi. Have never used the pu. But it's just weight and different material qualities.
Do you think possible to sleep in the opposite direction (wide enough for shoulders and high to seat) , in case of a better view suggests another tent orientation according to the ground slope? Thanks.
Hi Fernando, yes, I understand the possible slope problem.
Sleeping with your head at the bottom end would be no problem. The other video I have on this tent shows more views with gear and thick mat inside.
Regards David
how long did it take you to setup the tent?
It's about a 5 minute one. Not as quick as a pitch all in one