Best review on this tent that I've seen. Did you fit the 2 additional loops at the ends? It's probably too early in the season to say whether or not they were a success. As you say, it is a luxurious, airy tent and due to its weight works best when you don't have to carry it. Since it is the case that it is really designed for kayak or motorbike, I don't understand why Hilleberg skimp on the pockets. Maybe they reached a design weight limit and decided that extra pockets were an unnecessary breach of that limit. I've only seen a couple of your videos so far but you have a disarmingly honest and pleasant style which promises a successful future as a YT producer. I have a couple of questions on seam sealers and fluorescent clam cleats but will first look to see if you have commented on these already in any of your other videos. Tack Matti.
Thanks very much! I haven't add this loops to the tent yet. I also agree about the extra pockets but as you write we know that people look very much at the weight of the tent. I have no experience of seemseelers yet. We will keep up the work with this channel. We just have a small problem.and we don't really know how to produce good videos during our high season with tours. That could be little bit difficult... but we will try! /Matti
I have notised that older Staika tents do have thoes loops. Hilleberg has reduced this feature for some reason. It cannot be for costs😂 Thanks Matti for yet another exelent review/Johan
Hilleberg should give you a small payment for making such a great review. Customers are smart enough not to follow sellers blindly. Instead, they look for independent user like you to give unbiased opinions.
Thanks! It's really nice that you find this review helpfull. I try to always be honest and show my opinion. Then I can sleep better during the nights. 😀 If you want you could send an e-mail to Hilleberg and tell them to send tents to us for testing... 😉 /Matti
Bought my tent based on your review. The good and the bad. After use i agree with all your comments. Will make a loop myself at the bottom of the panel myself this winter. Thanks Matti.
Tack! Jag har ju sett att du också använder detta tältet i dina filmer när du har möjlighet att ta lite tyngre packning. Helt enig att det är ett riktigt lyxigt solotält! /Matti
Hi Matti, a very good review. I have the Allak 3. I purchased it towards the end of 2020 but have only recently started using it due to lockdown. With regards to some of your comments about the Allak 2, the 3 person has additional pockets. There are three on either side (6 total) rather than one either side on the Allak 2. But still nothing compared to North Face etc. where my Mountain 24 has large useful pockets all the way around. The downside is it is inner pitch first. The Hilli is far more practical in European climates, especially the UK with periodic wet weather. Also I like the fact that the vestibule is part of the tent frame so there is less movement of fabric in windy conditions Also, the Allak 3 has addressed your comment by added the loops to the base of the front and back so you can peg them out and reduce the likelihood that there is any contact between the fly and the inner during high winds. Aside from that I think it is merely a wider version than the two person, with 10cm added to the length (230cm) and 5cm to the height (115cm). I have the footprint. I had very minimal condensation this weekend (-1c at night with two adults and a child inside, with both vents open and the top third of the door with mesh only).
Thanks for your experience of this tent. It's sound good that there is e few more pockets and that they have added the loops for pegs on the Allak 3. My tent is also from 2018or 2019 and maybe they have added this to the latest versions? Have a nice camping-summer with your Allak! / Matti
Just got mine and can't wait to try it out. They're like gold dust just now in the UK and dealing with Hilleberg directly has been a heart-warming experience.
This is how shopping should be. You buy quality and you had to wait sometimes. Not this crazy impulse shopping with lots of stuff that yo actually don't want or need. This is really how you should make sustainable consumption! 😀 When it's like this there is also a good price for second hand products. Then you will get some money back if you sell instead of keeping it at the shelf in your garage. 😀 ...and the Hilleberg crew are amazing. Helpful and it seems like they love the tents and that they want us as users to have good tents. It's not only about getting our money. /Matti
I`ve got Allak 2 for solo canoing and Kaitum 3gt for extra need of space and luxury for two persons, canoing of hiking. You are spot on with the good things and not so good things on Allak. But, still love both of my Hilles and find a lot of uses for both. Great tents and long time investments, since well treated they will serve you long.
Thanks! We try to make the review as true as possible. I love Hilleberg and sometimes it's hard to not be affected by the feelings... if you understand. 😀 /Matti
Evening mi friend, what buetful views thank you for sharing 👍. Yes it's a good tent but I can't afford one myself lol. So thank you for your time an sharing 👍. I like the one man tent. That looks great. Atb Andy 👍🔥🇬🇧
Now that I've got a Soulo, Akto and Anjan I've got to say that I way prefer pole sleeves to clips. I just find it easier to set up when I'm tired. Next tent will be a Niak or Unna! Love all your videos!
I agree on the difficulty with avoiding the outer tent touching the inner tent, been having a lot of troubles with that. Used it for about 50-60 nights.
What a great review. Love the way you Sir. Thanks again very much for taking the time to make this video and for sharing. If possible maybe one day you can make a video about condensation and the tunnel tents and what works best for cold Winter winter camping. Thanks again for all the great content 👍
Thanks! That's a great idea to make a video about condensation! I will make something about some tunnel tents soon and a review of Hilleberg Nammatj... It's 'in the pipeline ' already... ...and thanks for watching. //Matti
Coldplay snow is actually dry. I can understand that footprint when camping on wet ground will help a bit but I never use that with our Hilleberg tents. /Matti
My wife and I camped on Okstindan, the highest mountain in Northern Norway, and the winds picked up to over 80 knots but the Allak held up with no problem. While it is a little heavy as a solo tent it is quite manageable when splitting it between two people. However, I love it so much that I don’t mind carrying it solo on shorter outings. I’m going to pick up the Hilleberg Niak for longer treks if I could only find one in stock. Hillebergs have disappeared during the pandemic. (Edit: Perhaps the Fjällräven Keb Dome tent would be what you are looking for as it has the two extra vents for cross ventilation in addition to netting on the fly doors. I’m considering this tent for both winter excursions and summer kayaking.)
Thanks for your input! It's really a bomb proof tent. I have seen som new Fjällräven tents and usually they seem to be too heavy and not as strong as Hilleberg. Maybe I have to get some and try. /Matti
@@mariuskarlsson1742 Yes, I’m sure. It was crazy. It only lasted for about one hour as the front passed through but I had set up the tent and went outside and tightened the guy lines. The windward pole was bent in over but didn’t break. I was there with a group of teacher students. They were inside the cabin (Rabot Hytte) and there is a weather station, there. I checked it and it did indeed peak at 81 knots. The footprint was flooded but the bathtub floor was dry. My wife and I slept like babies. Of course, the 1000+ meter climb to the top earlier helped with that. I love the Allak. I also bought a similar Fjällräven Keb Dome 3 for winter camping as the Allak 2 doesn’t fit our Mammut extreme sleeping mats at 70cm each. For me, the 3 pole dome designs of the Swedish brands are the absolute best for all weather, all season camping, despite their heavier weights. I still want a Hilleberg Niak for longer, solo 3 season treks, however.
@@garyhoffman1 Okay that is really impressive I was looking at this or the Jannu as my mostly solo above tree line tent, for all season, and my Nordisk oppland 2 lw for below tree line. Do you think, even though it is heavy that the Allak 2 would be good? Would use it as base camp and trekking tent for my photography journeys😃 Not sure the soulo is big enough for my 100 litre bag and some photo equipment, also nice to be able to bring someone along…
@@mariuskarlsson1742 The Allak would be perfect. Lots of safe room for your equipment, room for two, palace for one and light enough to carry. I’m 58 and have carried it up several steep climbs over the tree line. Are you in Norway or Sweden?
I am buying the Allak2 for kayak camping and keeping my Soulo for hiking/cycling. Hilleberg are the best in my opinion apart from the eye-watering cost. In the UK it is very difficult to get a good deal on prices but in both cases I got the footprint for free from both retailers.
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Tack, det gillar jag att tro. UPPDATERING: Min nya Allak har sex fickor istället för två vilket är bra, men affären med fotavtryck blev inte av. Thanks, I like to think so. UPDATE: My new Allak has six pockets instead of two which is great but the footprint deal did not happen.
Thanks for the great review of the Allak 2. You were saying you wish it had better ventilation. What about when opening both doors - either partial or more fully open. Wouldn't that give good cross ventilation an d be far better than 1 door tents? That doesn't even take into consideration the vents over the doors.
You are right if it's good weather. A sunny day it's lovely to open the door on both sides to cool down little bit. The problem is when you get bad weather. Then you need weather proof ventilation. If you open the doors it will rain into the tent. That's why I like Hilleberg Akto. The cap over the vent in the door makes it possible to use the door ventilation even if it's little bit rough weather. But it's super with two doors if it's good weather and you want to cool of. :-) /Matti
Thank you for your review. I live in United States of America. I am looking for a strong robust 4 season tent for all types of weather possibilities. This Helleberg tent is perfect for all those needs of mine...EXCEPT! My purpose is to go travel on long tour 3 wheel bicycle (a recumbent trike). Weight is a Big downside, because when traveling on bicycle you need to have all your gear super light and be able to pack down as small as possible to fit in your panniers bags. In every other situation, I think Helleberg tent is the absolute best tent choice for all types of weather. But...for Backpacking or bicycle touring, these tents are too heavy and too big for pack down size. So it leaves me in difficult situation, because I want a 4 season tent for all types of possible weather. A tent that I won't be too uncomfortable freezing in cold weather and or windy weather. All other 3 season tents, the fly never comes all the way down to the ground. So blowing dust, sand dirt can get underneath and inside your tent. Which is disgusting. So...I am in a dilemma on what to do. I'm not so worried about the extra weight 3.3 kilos vs average weight of other tents 1.5 to 2 kilos weight, but the pack down size is my main concern on limited space on bicycle bags. I'm not sure what I should do for possible all types of weather sleeping tent.
Hej! Thank you for your review! I considered to buy the Allak, but after your introduction I know that it isn`t the right one for our hike to Jotunheimen. But I like to ask you....can you please give me an advice for a Hillerberg tent? I like to buy one for 2 Persons to take on a hike to Norway Jotunheimen...can you help me? What do you think? Thank you and keep up your good work! Greetings from Germany!
Hi there - You don't find the tent too hot in the summer? I will be using it kayak camping in NH, and Maine and temps can be in the 90s. I only want one tent at my age, and I may be using it in the winter. Thank you for your feedback.
Had been great to try out a Hilleberg tent some day in the future. Maybe I'ma bit odd but, I do love selfstanding Dome Tents. The biggest problem I see is that very few tentmakers look at what kind of sleeping system people are using. I love those wide 64 cm wide and square sleeping pads. So the 130 cm upper end is ok but the 120 cm footend is just catastrophic. That's why I got myself a light 4P tent and stick to parts of Sweden that works for me. Just hope some more could try to push those tentmakers to be a bit more open to this.
I also like this self standing tents. 1. Have you seen the sleeping pads that is for 2p? I know Big Agnes has them with exactly the size of their tents. Do this fit to Hilleberg? 2. Why not a 3p Allak for 2 persons? /Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA EXPED Synmat DUO LW 7 is slightly bigger than Big Agnes. But as you say, maybe better to spend a bit more and get the 3P. Allak 2p 225x130/120 vs Allak 3P 230x170/160. Allak 3P is only 0.4 kg more
Great video, very informational! Do you think it's good at all for backpacking or not really? (any recommentations if not this one?) Greets from Croatia! 😀
I’m changing my mind back and forward all the time. Right now probably Hilleberg Nallo GT is one favourite. Allan is good but heavy. If you need a self-standing tent for ex kayaking it’s super. I will come up with some more videos about tents during this fall. /Matti
Nice review! Wll done. Have a qqestion though: does it make a difference whether stuffing or rolling the tent - longevity wise - when putting it back in its sack.
That's a really good and common question. I stuff all my tents and I keep them like that also during longer periods of not using the tent. You know what's happening with the maps that you are folding... where will the map break. I'm also stuffing the tent because I'm lazy and sometimes working in bad weather conditions. There is one super important thing that we had to mention. When you store the tent between the tours it must be dry!!! Never store a wet tent... of course it's wet during the tours but that's not a big problem as long as you use the tent now and then. Thanks for your question. I think I will make a video about small things like this. :-) /Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Thanks for the reply - I have until now always rolled my tents. Thought that that would be better for the zippers + it being neater. Never had any problems with that either. So maybe it does not make any difference at all. When storing my tents I put them dry in a closet out of their bag. Good idea creating a video about things like this :)
I think that company should give the choice when buying that tent do you want mess inner or solid inner as i dont want to buy both just want mess inner then i would buy
Tjena! Om man sätter en klyka (gren eller liknande) på vardera sida, tror du man kan få till en bättre luftgenomströmning då, för att slippa lite kondens?
Yes...very yes... I have had Nammatj since 1991... I promise... there will be a very good review of that tent. Not today...not tomorrow but... I don't know when... Hilleberg Nammatj GT is a supertent! That's my no 1 during winter tours. That tent have a lot of strong sides but also a few week sides. I will try to hurry up with more tent reviews... /Matti
Intressant. Blir även duken mellan stängerna vid huvudänden/fotändan mer spänd? Jag hade ett Staika och det hade nog 10 mm stänger och jag upplevde aldrig samma 'problem' med Staik som med Allak och då är ju ändå tälten i det närmaste lika. /Matti
I have been looking at the Allak 2 and the Exped Orion II UL and yes I am a paddle guy ;-). The Exped I own has better ventilation and more space/pockets inside but I miss the super easy set-up of the Allak. I believe that Hilleberg should give more effort to 'modernise' some aspects of their tents, then they would be perfect and worth the extra price. Great review Mati, best and most honoust today!
Thanks! I agree with you about making Allak 2.0. More pockets etc. I really love the inside of my Big Agnes... but Hilleberg is easy to handle even when it's storm... /Matti
I think many wants to know with sleeping problems as I have. What color from Hilleberg can make you sleep the best? For example, Which tent color will make you sleep at night where you have street lights around? Cheers
That's a interesting idea! ...but not easy. Dark tent gives you a hot tent if you camp where it's midnightsun... but dark is better because it's dark. 😀 What is your experience? /Matti
Tumbs up for a hands-on review! Any thoughts about the zippers? There´s a small opening in between the zippers when you close them. Have you had any problems with mosquitos or "knott" (smaller ones) coming into the inner tent through this gap? Do you find the vestibules big enough? Thanks!
Thanks for a nice comment! The gap in the zippers... I close as much as possible. That's not a problem but maybe a few will entry to the food bar... hmmm... I think I would just put som mosquito repellent at that spot. The vestibule is always to small when you use it in bad weather and the tent is always to heavy when you carry it in a backpack. 😀 I think it's small but with some planning it works even for cooking food. /Matti
I was a few days ago in the fjäll with my Allak 2 and it was Knott-pocalypse out there. With the mosquito nets they mostly don't get in, the issue is that in really warm days the air circulation is not as good, very warm despite having everything open with the mosquito nets. The tent is wonderful, so easy to pitch. Love specially the two doors, when you are up there in the mountain you get a very wide point of view and sleeping siesta with both open is fantastic. Top quality design.
Great review. Can you please tell me which tent is better in your opinion in terms of ventilation and wind resistant. Allak or Kaitum? Thank you and you have a great channel!
Thanks! I can't tell you that... I have never used a Kaitum. ...but a dome tent is usually better if the wind turns. With the tunnel you don't want to get the wind on the long side. But... I think it's little bit easier to work with a tunnel tent in heavy wind if I'm alone... it's not one single solution that's 100% best... 😉 /Matti
Yes... You are not the only one who say that. Probably you are totally right! I just thought that fabric with holes is lighter than fabric without holes... ;-) I think you are right about that! / Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA yeah I thought the same mesh inner would be lighter but I asked them and they told me same weight last summer when I was looking to buy ., I will buy that tent just wish they let people chose inner rather than buy both inners as mesh inner I used all year round as you said I like the tent to breath
Very nice relaxed video in low sun 😎. One correction is that the mesh inner is not lighter weight than the standard inner, just better vented and less warm. I was a bit surprised at your comments about poor ventilation in the Allak. The combination of roof openings, opposite door openings, and the possibility of opening one door a little on the leeward (downwind) side surely makes it one of the best Hillebergs for ventilation?
Thanks! I didn't know that the mech inner was the same weight as the standard. Interesting! Thanks for that comment. Ventilation... I compare with a tunneltent or with a tent like Enan/Allak. Thats much better ventilation. What I think I will try on my Allak is to put something under the flyer that keep a gap between the ground and the flyer on the wind side. Then the wind maybe will push in there and then out through the vent in the roof. What do you think? / Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA so long as you’re not worried about snow I think that would help a lot. But keeping the door open a bit at the bottom will help in a similar way too
Hej Matti! Vad skulle du rekommendera för tält för vintervandring i fjällmiljö tillsammans med en stor hund? Har kikat en del på Allak och varit sugen på det men när jag ser den här videon blir jag lite skeptisk.
Hej Simon! Jag skulle utan minsta tvekan säga Nammatj GT. Är du ensam med hund så ät det Nammatj 2Gt och skall ni vara två med hund så Nammatj 3GT. OM du vill lätta något på vikten och kunna använda tältet under sommaren så skulle jag även titta på Nallo GT. Nallo får en sämre ventilation som kanske främsta nackdel vintertid. Sommartid så är ventilationen i fotändan ok. En nackdel med dessa tält är att det är sluttande tak i fotändan för långa personer. Hoppas du fick något ut av detta svar. /Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Hej Matti! Och tack för svar! Jag var ju för en gångs skull sugen på att inte ha ett tunneltält och hoppades på att du skulle säga Soulo'n haha! Jag är ju ganska lång, ca 185 cm och hade lite problem för ca 10 år sedan när jag var i Sarek (sommartid) med en Nallo 3 tror jag det var (icke GT). Men ska kika lite extra på Nammatj 2/3 GT - tack så mycket för hjälpen!
That is difficult to answer... Me and Stina fit perfectly in this. We use this for couples but not for two persons who don't know each other. It's a BIG and roomy solotent that fit two persons who know each other. 😀 /Matti
@@hcfosterIf I may ask, when you go solo, do you carry the Allak 2 or do you go car camping or kayaking? If you do carry, how big is your backpack? I always struggle fitting everything I need and I don’t want to use a 70l bag for a 1 or 2 nights trip (vs the 50l one I usually use). Thank you!
Haha... All public comments help the video to perform better in the UA-cam algorithms. Thanks for that and I hope you actually enjoyed the video. 😀 /Matti
Best review on this tent that I've seen. Did you fit the 2 additional loops at the ends? It's probably too early in the season to say whether or not they were a success. As you say, it is a luxurious, airy tent and due to its weight works best when you don't have to carry it.
Since it is the case that it is really designed for kayak or motorbike, I don't understand why Hilleberg skimp on the pockets. Maybe they reached a design weight limit and decided that extra pockets were an unnecessary breach of that limit.
I've only seen a couple of your videos so far but you have a disarmingly honest and pleasant style which promises a successful future as a YT producer. I have a couple of questions on seam sealers and fluorescent clam cleats but will first look to see if you have commented on these already in any of your other videos. Tack Matti.
Thanks very much!
I haven't add this loops to the tent yet. I also agree about the extra pockets but as you write we know that people look very much at the weight of the tent.
I have no experience of seemseelers yet.
We will keep up the work with this channel. We just have a small problem.and we don't really know how to produce good videos during our high season with tours. That could be little bit difficult... but we will try!
/Matti
I have notised that older Staika tents do have thoes loops. Hilleberg has reduced this feature for some reason. It cannot be for costs😂 Thanks Matti for yet another exelent review/Johan
Hilleberg should give you a small payment for making such a great review. Customers are smart enough not to follow sellers blindly. Instead, they look for independent user like you to give unbiased opinions.
Thanks!
It's really nice that you find this review helpfull. I try to always be honest and show my opinion. Then I can sleep better during the nights. 😀
If you want you could send an e-mail to Hilleberg and tell them to send tents to us for testing... 😉
/Matti
I agree, this is the BEST review I have seen on any tent review. Really great Job great review thank you so much !
Bought my tent based on your review. The good and the bad. After use i agree with all your comments. Will make a loop myself at the bottom of the panel myself this winter. Thanks Matti.
Väldigt bra genomgång Matti, jag håller med i allt! Perfekt för mina kajakturer och ett lyxigt enmans. Tungt men fantastiskt bra!
Tack!
Jag har ju sett att du också använder detta tältet i dina filmer när du har möjlighet att ta lite tyngre packning.
Helt enig att det är ett riktigt lyxigt solotält!
/Matti
Erik the legend!
Hi Matti, a very good review. I have the Allak 3. I purchased it towards the end of 2020 but have only recently started using it due to lockdown. With regards to some of your comments about the Allak 2, the 3 person has additional pockets. There are three on either side (6 total) rather than one either side on the Allak 2. But still nothing compared to North Face etc. where my Mountain 24 has large useful pockets all the way around. The downside is it is inner pitch first. The Hilli is far more practical in European climates, especially the UK with periodic wet weather. Also I like the fact that the vestibule is part of the tent frame so there is less movement of fabric in windy conditions Also, the Allak 3 has addressed your comment by added the loops to the base of the front and back so you can peg them out and reduce the likelihood that there is any contact between the fly and the inner during high winds. Aside from that I think it is merely a wider version than the two person, with 10cm added to the length (230cm) and 5cm to the height (115cm). I have the footprint. I had very minimal condensation this weekend (-1c at night with two adults and a child inside, with both vents open and the top third of the door with mesh only).
Thanks for your experience of this tent. It's sound good that there is e few more pockets and that they have added the loops for pegs on the Allak 3. My tent is also from 2018or 2019 and maybe they have added this to the latest versions?
Have a nice camping-summer with your Allak!
/ Matti
Thanks!
Thank you for your support 🙏. /Matti & Stina
Just got mine and can't wait to try it out. They're like gold dust just now in the UK and dealing with Hilleberg directly has been a heart-warming experience.
This is how shopping should be. You buy quality and you had to wait sometimes. Not this crazy impulse shopping with lots of stuff that yo actually don't want or need.
This is really how you should make sustainable consumption!
😀
When it's like this there is also a good price for second hand products. Then you will get some money back if you sell instead of keeping it at the shelf in your garage.
😀
...and the Hilleberg crew are amazing. Helpful and it seems like they love the tents and that they want us as users to have good tents. It's not only about getting our money.
/Matti
Kiitos! tack sø mycket!
Tack själv för din superthanks!!! 😀
Det kommer mer filmer och vi delar även material på Instagram om du är på den plattformen.
/Matti
This is such a great review. I’ve seen it a few times and it prompted me to buy the Allak 3.
So thank you for your honest review.
Thank you for your comment!
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I did the same, bought an Allay 3 with footprint for bike touring with my wife, fantastic versatile tent. Great review.
Bra info för att visa hur inne och yttertält reses tillsammans. ❤
Excellent review. I wish my Soulo had this space and the extra door, but the weight!
Thanks!
Soulo is a great tent. Have you seen our review of that tent at our channel?
Here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/FEGHvx1g9SY/v-deo.html
/Matti
Fantastic review.... thank you for your time and effort to video. Have now purchased one 😎👍
Thanks!!!
😀
/Matti
I`ve got Allak 2 for solo canoing and Kaitum 3gt for extra need of space and luxury for two persons, canoing of hiking.
You are spot on with the good things and not so good things on Allak. But, still love both of my Hilles and find a lot of uses for both. Great tents and long time investments, since well treated they will serve you long.
Great review. Thoughtful with considered pros and cons.
Great review and excellent tips on how to use it. Just ordered mine and can’t wait to spends lots of time in it. Cheers from California 👍
Thanks and good luck with your new outdoor hotel!
/Matti
Great review
I’m thinking of getting this for bicycle touring
I love my Allak! It's a perfect tent!
Thankyou for the honest video of theis tent. Take care
Thanks!
We try to make the review as true as possible. I love Hilleberg and sometimes it's hard to not be affected by the feelings... if you understand. 😀
/Matti
Evening mi friend, what buetful views thank you for sharing 👍. Yes it's a good tent but I can't afford one myself lol. So thank you for your time an sharing 👍. I like the one man tent. That looks great. Atb Andy 👍🔥🇬🇧
That's why you have to go with Abisko Dome 2 to get better ventilation. It has 3 ventilation spots vs 1 like with Allak 2.
Now that I've got a Soulo, Akto and Anjan I've got to say that I way prefer pole sleeves to clips. I just find it easier to set up when I'm tired. Next tent will be a Niak or Unna! Love all your videos!
That's three great tents.
We have also been looking at Niak. It's a very nice solo tent if you have a dog. 😀
/Matti
Thank you for video. Considering on getting this but a 3 instead for more room with the little lady.
I agree on the difficulty with avoiding the outer tent touching the inner tent, been having a lot of troubles with that. Used it for about 50-60 nights.
Have you tried to add an extra guy line by yourself to avoid that?
/Matti
very good review of this great tent !!👍
What a great review. Love the way you Sir. Thanks again very much for taking the time to make this video and for sharing. If possible maybe one day you can make a video about condensation and the tunnel tents and what works best for cold Winter winter camping. Thanks again for all the great content 👍
Thanks!
That's a great idea to make a video about condensation! I will make something about some tunnel tents soon and a review of Hilleberg Nammatj... It's 'in the pipeline ' already...
...and thanks for watching.
//Matti
It would be awesome to see how you would use a wood stove with the tent
excellent review. Thanks for sharing
It's so nice if someone can get something out of our videos.
😀
/Matti
I find the footprint helps against condensation a LOT when you're on a grassy terrain. I don't know about snow.
Coldplay snow is actually dry. I can understand that footprint when camping on wet ground will help a bit but I never use that with our Hilleberg tents.
/Matti
It helps massively. Agree.
Liked and subbed. All the best from Scotland.
Thank you Dougie 🙏
My wife and I camped on Okstindan, the highest mountain in Northern Norway, and the winds picked up to over 80 knots but the Allak held up with no problem. While it is a little heavy as a solo tent it is quite manageable when splitting it between two people. However, I love it so much that I don’t mind carrying it solo on shorter outings. I’m going to pick up the Hilleberg Niak for longer treks if I could only find one in stock. Hillebergs have disappeared during the pandemic. (Edit: Perhaps the Fjällräven Keb Dome tent would be what you are looking for as it has the two extra vents for cross ventilation in addition to netting on the fly doors. I’m considering this tent for both winter excursions and summer kayaking.)
Thanks for your input!
It's really a bomb proof tent.
I have seen som new Fjällräven tents and usually they seem to be too heavy and not as strong as Hilleberg. Maybe I have to get some and try.
/Matti
80 knots!!! Like 40 m/s! That is extreme. Are you sure? Looking at this tent myself and if that is true then it is extremely impressive!
@@mariuskarlsson1742 Yes, I’m sure. It was crazy. It only lasted for about one hour as the front passed through but I had set up the tent and went outside and tightened the guy lines. The windward pole was bent in over but didn’t break. I was there with a group of teacher students. They were inside the cabin (Rabot Hytte) and there is a weather station, there. I checked it and it did indeed peak at 81 knots. The footprint was flooded but the bathtub floor was dry. My wife and I slept like babies. Of course, the 1000+ meter climb to the top earlier helped with that. I love the Allak. I also bought a similar Fjällräven Keb Dome 3 for winter camping as the Allak 2 doesn’t fit our Mammut extreme sleeping mats at 70cm each. For me, the 3 pole dome designs of the Swedish brands are the absolute best for all weather, all season camping, despite their heavier weights. I still want a Hilleberg Niak for longer, solo 3 season treks, however.
@@garyhoffman1 Okay that is really impressive I was looking at this or the Jannu as my mostly solo above tree line tent, for all season, and my Nordisk oppland 2 lw for below tree line. Do you think, even though it is heavy that the Allak 2 would be good? Would use it as base camp and trekking tent for my photography journeys😃 Not sure the soulo is big enough for my 100 litre bag and some photo equipment, also nice to be able to bring someone along…
@@mariuskarlsson1742 The Allak would be perfect. Lots of safe room for your equipment, room for two, palace for one and light enough to carry. I’m 58 and have carried it up several steep climbs over the tree line. Are you in Norway or Sweden?
I am buying the Allak2 for kayak camping and keeping my Soulo for hiking/cycling. Hilleberg are the best in my opinion apart from the eye-watering cost. In the UK it is very difficult to get a good deal on prices but in both cases I got the footprint for free from both retailers.
Hilleberg are at least a level above most of the other brands!
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Tack, det gillar jag att tro. UPPDATERING: Min nya Allak har sex fickor istället för två vilket är bra, men affären med fotavtryck blev inte av. Thanks, I like to think so. UPDATE: My new Allak has six pockets instead of two which is great but the footprint deal did not happen.
Thanks for the great review of the Allak 2. You were saying you wish it had better ventilation. What about when opening both doors - either partial or more fully open. Wouldn't that give good cross ventilation an d be far better than 1 door tents? That doesn't even take into consideration the vents over the doors.
You are right if it's good weather. A sunny day it's lovely to open the door on both sides to cool down little bit.
The problem is when you get bad weather. Then you need weather proof ventilation. If you open the doors it will rain into the tent. That's why I like Hilleberg Akto. The cap over the vent in the door makes it possible to use the door ventilation even if it's little bit rough weather.
But it's super with two doors if it's good weather and you want to cool of.
:-)
/Matti
Mitt tält! Love it!
Ett riktigt bra tält är det!
/Matti
Thank you for your review.
I live in United States of America.
I am looking for a strong robust 4 season tent for all types of weather possibilities.
This Helleberg tent is perfect for all those needs of mine...EXCEPT!
My purpose is to go travel on long tour 3 wheel bicycle (a recumbent trike). Weight is a Big downside, because when traveling on bicycle you need to have all your gear super light and be able to pack down as small as possible to fit in your panniers bags.
In every other situation, I think Helleberg tent is the absolute best tent choice for all types of weather.
But...for Backpacking or bicycle touring, these tents are too heavy and too big for pack down size.
So it leaves me in difficult situation, because I want a 4 season tent for all types of possible weather. A tent that I won't be too uncomfortable freezing in cold weather and or windy weather. All other 3 season tents, the fly never comes all the way down to the ground. So blowing dust, sand dirt can get underneath and inside your tent. Which is disgusting.
So...I am in a dilemma on what to do. I'm not so worried about the extra weight 3.3 kilos vs average weight of other tents 1.5 to 2 kilos weight, but the pack down size is my main concern on limited space on bicycle bags.
I'm not sure what I should do for possible all types of weather sleeping tent.
Hej! Thank you for your review! I considered to buy the Allak, but after your introduction I know that it isn`t the right one for our hike to Jotunheimen. But I like to ask you....can you please give me an advice for a Hillerberg tent? I like to buy one for 2 Persons to take on a hike to Norway Jotunheimen...can you help me? What do you think? Thank you and keep up your good work! Greetings from Germany!
Look at Hilleberg Nallo 2GT.
That's a good one. 😉
/Matti
Hi there - You don't find the tent too hot in the summer? I will be using it kayak camping in NH, and Maine and temps can be in the 90s. I only want one tent at my age, and I may be using it in the winter. Thank you for your feedback.
Had been great to try out a Hilleberg tent some day in the future. Maybe I'ma bit odd but, I do love selfstanding Dome Tents. The biggest problem I see is that very few tentmakers look at what kind of sleeping system people are using. I love those wide 64 cm wide and square sleeping pads. So the 130 cm upper end is ok but the 120 cm footend is just catastrophic. That's why I got myself a light 4P tent and stick to parts of Sweden that works for me. Just hope some more could try to push those tentmakers to be a bit more open to this.
I also like this self standing tents.
1. Have you seen the sleeping pads that is for 2p? I know Big Agnes has them with exactly the size of their tents. Do this fit to Hilleberg?
2. Why not a 3p Allak for 2 persons?
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA EXPED Synmat DUO LW 7 is slightly bigger than Big Agnes. But as you say, maybe better to spend a bit more and get the 3P. Allak 2p 225x130/120 vs Allak 3P 230x170/160. Allak 3P is only 0.4 kg more
Great video, very informational! Do you think it's good at all for backpacking or not really? (any recommentations if not this one?) Greets from Croatia! 😀
I’m changing my mind back and forward all the time. Right now probably Hilleberg Nallo GT is one favourite. Allan is good but heavy. If you need a self-standing tent for ex kayaking it’s super.
I will come up with some more videos about tents during this fall. /Matti
Thanks Matti! ;) @@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA
Nice review! Wll done. Have a qqestion though: does it make a difference whether stuffing or rolling the tent - longevity wise - when putting it back in its sack.
That's a really good and common question.
I stuff all my tents and I keep them like that also during longer periods of not using the tent. You know what's happening with the maps that you are folding... where will the map break.
I'm also stuffing the tent because I'm lazy and sometimes working in bad weather conditions.
There is one super important thing that we had to mention. When you store the tent between the tours it must be dry!!! Never store a wet tent... of course it's wet during the tours but that's not a big problem as long as you use the tent now and then.
Thanks for your question. I think I will make a video about small things like this. :-)
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Thanks for the reply - I have until now always rolled my tents. Thought that that would be better for the zippers + it being neater. Never had any problems with that either. So maybe it does not make any difference at all.
When storing my tents I put them dry in a closet out of their bag.
Good idea creating a video about things like this :)
I think that company should give the choice when buying that tent do you want mess inner or solid inner as i dont want to buy both just want mess inner then i would buy
A great tent indeed :-)
Tjena! Om man sätter en klyka (gren eller liknande) på vardera sida, tror du man kan få till en bättre luftgenomströmning då, för att slippa lite kondens?
Absolut att det måste bli bättre ventilation. Man får dock vara lite försiktig så att man inte skadar duken.
/Matti
Hey great video! Any thoughts on the Nammatj or other tunnel tents?
Yes...very yes... I have had Nammatj since 1991... I promise... there will be a very good review of that tent. Not today...not tomorrow but... I don't know when...
Hilleberg Nammatj GT is a supertent! That's my no 1 during winter tours. That tent have a lot of strong sides but also a few week sides.
I will try to hurry up with more tent reviews...
/Matti
I love my Unna, smaller lighter but no vestibule
I think Unna is great but have you seen Niak? Isn't that almost a Unna with a vestibule?
/Matti
Hej Matti,
jag har en uppsättning 10 mm stänger till mitt allak och tältet blir betydligt stabilare med dom stängerna.
/Krister
Intressant. Blir även duken mellan stängerna vid huvudänden/fotändan mer spänd? Jag hade ett Staika och det hade nog 10 mm stänger och jag upplevde aldrig samma 'problem' med Staik som med Allak och då är ju ändå tälten i det närmaste lika.
/Matti
Ja duken blir mer spänd men inte som på staika det har tjockare duk.
/Krister
I have been looking at the Allak 2 and the Exped Orion II UL and yes I am a paddle guy ;-). The Exped I own has better ventilation and more space/pockets inside but I miss the super easy set-up of the Allak. I believe that Hilleberg should give more effort to 'modernise' some aspects of their tents, then they would be perfect and worth the extra price. Great review Mati, best and most honoust today!
Thanks!
I agree with you about making Allak 2.0. More pockets etc. I really love the inside of my Big Agnes... but Hilleberg is easy to handle even when it's storm...
/Matti
I think many wants to know with sleeping problems as I have. What color from Hilleberg can make you sleep the best? For example, Which tent color will make you sleep at night where you have street lights around?
Cheers
That's a interesting idea!
...but not easy. Dark tent gives you a hot tent if you camp where it's midnightsun... but dark is better because it's dark.
😀
What is your experience?
/Matti
Tumbs up for a hands-on review!
Any thoughts about the zippers? There´s a small opening in between the zippers when you close them. Have you had any problems with mosquitos or "knott" (smaller ones) coming into the inner tent through this gap?
Do you find the vestibules big enough?
Thanks!
Thanks for a nice comment!
The gap in the zippers... I close as much as possible. That's not a problem but maybe a few will entry to the food bar... hmmm... I think I would just put som mosquito repellent at that spot.
The vestibule is always to small when you use it in bad weather and the tent is always to heavy when you carry it in a backpack. 😀
I think it's small but with some planning it works even for cooking food.
/Matti
I was a few days ago in the fjäll with my Allak 2 and it was Knott-pocalypse out there. With the mosquito nets they mostly don't get in, the issue is that in really warm days the air circulation is not as good, very warm despite having everything open with the mosquito nets. The tent is wonderful, so easy to pitch. Love specially the two doors, when you are up there in the mountain you get a very wide point of view and sleeping siesta with both open is fantastic. Top quality design.
Veldig god gjennomgang! Har kjøpt dette teltet brukt og ventar på det i posten. Klar for sommareventyr no!!!
Du kommer att gilla det tror jag!
😀
/Matti
As you obviously are a fan of having enough airflow, what do you think of the Fjällräven Abisko View 2?
I don't really know... Isn't that very heavy if you compare with other brands?
/Matti
Är det samma myggnät på detta tält(red label) som på nammatj 2gt(black label)? Är rätt kraftigt nät på black label
Great review. Can you please tell me which tent is better in your opinion in terms of ventilation and wind resistant. Allak or Kaitum? Thank you and you have a great channel!
Thanks!
I can't tell you that... I have never used a Kaitum.
...but a dome tent is usually better if the wind turns. With the tunnel you don't want to get the wind on the long side. But... I think it's little bit easier to work with a tunnel tent in heavy wind if I'm alone... it's not one single solution that's 100% best...
😉
/Matti
I thought the mesh inner was the same weight
Yes... You are not the only one who say that. Probably you are totally right! I just thought that fabric with holes is lighter than fabric without holes... ;-)
I think you are right about that!
/ Matti
I have the inner mesh and it is indeed the same weight.
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA yeah I thought the same mesh inner would be lighter but I asked them and they told me same weight last summer when I was looking to buy ., I will buy that tent just wish they let people chose inner rather than buy both inners as mesh inner I used all year round as you said I like the tent to breath
Very nice relaxed video in low sun 😎. One correction is that the mesh inner is not lighter weight than the standard inner, just better vented and less warm. I was a bit surprised at your comments about poor ventilation in the Allak. The combination of roof openings, opposite door openings, and the possibility of opening one door a little on the leeward (downwind) side surely makes it one of the best Hillebergs for ventilation?
Thanks!
I didn't know that the mech inner was the same weight as the standard. Interesting! Thanks for that comment.
Ventilation...
I compare with a tunneltent or with a tent like Enan/Allak. Thats much better ventilation.
What I think I will try on my Allak is to put something under the flyer that keep a gap between the ground and the flyer on the wind side. Then the wind maybe will push in there and then out through the vent in the roof.
What do you think?
/ Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA so long as you’re not worried about snow I think that would help a lot. But keeping the door open a bit at the bottom will help in a similar way too
Hej Matti! Vad skulle du rekommendera för tält för vintervandring i fjällmiljö tillsammans med en stor hund? Har kikat en del på Allak och varit sugen på det men när jag ser den här videon blir jag lite skeptisk.
Hej Simon!
Jag skulle utan minsta tvekan säga Nammatj GT. Är du ensam med hund så ät det Nammatj 2Gt och skall ni vara två med hund så Nammatj 3GT.
OM du vill lätta något på vikten och kunna använda tältet under sommaren så skulle jag även titta på Nallo GT. Nallo får en sämre ventilation som kanske främsta nackdel vintertid. Sommartid så är ventilationen i fotändan ok.
En nackdel med dessa tält är att det är sluttande tak i fotändan för långa personer.
Hoppas du fick något ut av detta svar.
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Hej Matti! Och tack för svar! Jag var ju för en gångs skull sugen på att inte ha ett tunneltält och hoppades på att du skulle säga Soulo'n haha!
Jag är ju ganska lång, ca 185 cm och hade lite problem för ca 10 år sedan när jag var i Sarek (sommartid) med en Nallo 3 tror jag det var (icke GT). Men ska kika lite extra på Nammatj 2/3 GT - tack så mycket för hjälpen!
Can you fit 2 people comfortably inside
That is difficult to answer...
Me and Stina fit perfectly in this. We use this for couples but not for two persons who don't know each other.
It's a BIG and roomy solotent that fit two persons who know each other.
😀
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA thanks yeah its for me and my wife
Yes, if you're comfortable together. I mostly use this tent solo but have camped with my wife. We go with a three person tent when we bring our dog.
@@hcfosterIf I may ask, when you go solo, do you carry the Allak 2 or do you go car camping or kayaking? If you do carry, how big is your backpack? I always struggle fitting everything I need and I don’t want to use a 70l bag for a 1 or 2 nights trip (vs the 50l one I usually use). Thank you!
@@dr.jorggunther5455 I've only used the Allak2 on kayaking and car camping trips. It is quite heavy, too much so for me to use as a backpacking tent.
Love my allak2!
Me too... 😀
/Matti
MATTI!
Great review
Thanks!!!
/ Matti
public comment....hope this helps
Haha...
All public comments help the video to perform better in the UA-cam algorithms.
Thanks for that and I hope you actually enjoyed the video.
😀
/Matti