Just spent a fantastic weekend in Westray, Orkney at The Barn campsite with our Keb 2 tent. During the night the wind got up to 40 knots and a few of the locals commented that we must be mad to camp in such weather :) The tent was great and handled the weather but wondered at what windspeed the double poles are recommended ? A great tent and we are looking forward to the next adventure.
I had a funny experience with my dome tent last night. It was kinda windy and my tent was extremenly floppy and noisy. I wasn't sure if that's normal for dome tents with a separable rain cover or if I just did a bad job at pitching the tent. Thanks for this video, I will pay more attention to the guy lines next time.
Please, it would be nice to have some information about what environment are suitable for each type of tent and where each type is the optimum choice. The Dome Tent is it best in wooded areas or exposed areas with high wind, etc, my guess would be that the Dome Tent what excel in an area where the wind direction shifts frequently, but probably not so good for high winds, or rocky area where a rectangular shape may offer advantage?
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Hi! thank you for your feedback. Dome tents are self-supporting and less dependant on guylines and pegs. This makes them easy to move about until you find the perfect place and easier to pitch where tent pegs are difficult to use - on slickrock or sand, for example. As you said, thanks to their dome-like shape, they are less sensitive to changing wind directions. They have two entrances and more headroom than tunnel tents, which adds comfort, but they have smaller vestibules. Dome tents are slightly heavier because they require more poles. Although they are self-supporting, you should always secure the tent to the ground. Tunnel tents have a great weight to space ratio. They are not self-supporting and need to be secured to the ground to be pitched. They have more spacious vestibules which divide the tent into one sleeping area and one area for storing equipment or preparing food in bad weather conditions. When aligned correctly, tunnel tents are extremely wind resistant. And when pitched in deep snow, the vestibule can be dug out to provide a space large enough to stand up in. Our tents are divided in to three groups, Abisko, Keb and Polar where Abisko are lighter and more suitable for spring, summer and autumn. Keb have a stronger weave, more functions and are suitable for all four seasons as well as challenging environments. Polar is a winter and polar tent. To sum it up, it all depend on your preferences and how you will use it. I hope this answers some of your questions. / Lucas
I am just wondering is it possible to leave the sepearte groundsheet attached to the tent when packing it away - so that it ispossible to pitch the tent with the groundsheet attached - like on the Hilleberg tents?
I have grazy Cirvit tent. Poles are in rain cover and bottom is with inner mesh. I tinking to make poles to inner mesh and put cover on it. It never realize what happened.
@ Thanks Lucas. Apropos dome tents, is there any truth to the info I've seen from an online supplier that the Abisko Dome 2 has now been discontinued? If so, as someone hoping (bank manager permitting) to own one I'd be torn between the possibility of snapping up an end-of-line bargain and sadness at the disappearance of such a really great tent.
Good video but how do you set it up if its rocks like the archipelago like in the east coast of Sweden and you cant get the nails down in the soil?
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Hi! Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/y0QsBOm3qYA/v-deo.html Secure the guy lines with the tent pegs in cracks or with football sized rocks. Avoid placing stones directly on top of your guy lines. Slickrock and sharp stones can wear out guy lines quicker than usual. A bit of thin rubber hose is handy to thread over lines to protect them from unavoidable wear. You can also use our snow-sand peg or an extra piece of line to put the rocks on. That way you prevent wear on your guy lines. / Lucas
For some reason getting the poles into the cups is super difficult for me on my dome 2. Have to pull so hard that I'm afraid it'll rip. I try to see it's all the way in the sleeve and the adjuster is at max, still with all my strength I struggle to get it in the outer cup, no chance getting them to the inner one.
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Hi, It seems that you have done everything right, so please contact the place of purchase and they can have a closer look at the tent together with our service center in the region.
Couple of qeustions: How is the Abisko View in windy/rainy conditions, like on the Kungsladen? I have a Hilleberg Staika and it's bombproof, but super heavy and overkill for most conditions. I was thinking of the Abisko View, Abisko Lite 3, Abisko Dome 2/3, or Abisko Shape 3. Of these, which do you think would be the best for Summer/Fall conditions in Northern Sweden/Finland? And for two people? However, I love the Abisko Endurance 3 :) THANKS!!!!
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Hi! The view is fine in the mountains, but is not as strong as a dome or tunnel tent. It's more exposed to hard winds. We recommend the Abisko shape for the scenario that you describes. Light, durable, great ventilation and with a big vestibule. As for 2 or 3 person, it all depends on the level of comfort you want. Check out this film if you want more information: ua-cam.com/video/7S81WrPNNzY/v-deo.html / Lucas
@ Thanks Lucas. How does the Abisko Lite 2/3 compare? You're out of the Shape three on the website now :( I like the view and the A Dome 2 bc you can fit two large sleeping pads in them. I don't think it's possible in the Abisko Lite 2 or 3. :( I might just have to get the Abisko or Keb Endurance 3; but then the weight is the issue again. :( Thoughts?
@ Thanks! 😊 Yes, I already do it this way. But my question is, if the tent can also handle these branches underneath. I was inspired by one of the latest Lundhags video with Markus Torgeby making a bed in the forest.
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@@grueneauen The floor fabric is durable but there is a risk if the branches are sharp.
When I piched my Abisko dome 3, I put the pegs of the tent down first, and then the pegs of the guy lines. I can't see in this video which you do first, or maybe it doesn't matter? (love my blue tent)
BTW; the tent s easy to set up, but I was glad that we were two when it was really windy! As always, good to set it up at home first. Then it took me, one person, 15 min, but I paused a lot and showed all features to my friends!
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In this video Calle is actually not using the the ground-loops on the tent. The wind was minimal so he decided not to use it. If you pitch your tent in a calm place you can choose to pitch the tent without them (be aware that the wind can pick up during the night). But make sure to always use the guy lines. / Lucas
Calle is wearing a Keb Fleece hoodie and a Keb Eco-shell jacket. Watch this video for more information on what Calle is wearing ua-cam.com/video/IscrpaOIv3Y/v-deo.html as well as tips on what to bring on a three day hike. / Lucas
You can use it for all seasons but it is best suitable for spring, summer and autumn. As Vandrefalk said, the Keb dome tents are better suitable for winter environments. / Lucas
That is an excellent environment for a dome tent. A freestanding tent doesn't require any pegs. You can use a stone or something to keep it from flying away. Of course adding pegs will make it less floppy and increase the living space a little bit, but it will work even without any pegs. Any other type of tent will require that you somehow peg it or have snow anchors or stones for multiple guylines.
Just spent a fantastic weekend in Westray, Orkney at The Barn campsite with our Keb 2 tent. During the night the wind got up to 40 knots and a few of the locals commented that we must be mad to camp in such weather :) The tent was great and handled the weather but wondered at what windspeed the double poles are recommended ? A great tent and we are looking forward to the next adventure.
I had a funny experience with my dome tent last night. It was kinda windy and my tent was extremenly floppy and noisy. I wasn't sure if that's normal for dome tents with a separable rain cover or if I just did a bad job at pitching the tent. Thanks for this video, I will pay more attention to the guy lines next time.
@@danrua223 you found me!
Please, it would be nice to have some information about what environment are suitable for each type of tent and where each type is the optimum choice. The Dome Tent is it best in wooded areas or exposed areas with high wind, etc, my guess would be that the Dome Tent what excel in an area where the wind direction shifts frequently, but probably not so good for high winds, or rocky area where a rectangular shape may offer advantage?
Hi! thank you for your feedback. Dome tents are self-supporting and less dependant on guylines and pegs. This makes them easy to move about until you find the perfect place and easier to pitch where tent pegs are difficult to use - on slickrock or sand, for example. As you said, thanks to their dome-like shape, they are less sensitive to changing wind directions. They have two entrances and more headroom than tunnel tents, which adds comfort, but they have smaller vestibules. Dome tents are slightly heavier because they require more poles. Although they are self-supporting, you should always secure the tent to the ground.
Tunnel tents have a great weight to space ratio. They are not self-supporting and need to be secured to the ground to be pitched. They have more spacious vestibules which divide the tent into one sleeping area and one area for storing equipment or preparing food in bad weather conditions. When aligned correctly, tunnel tents are extremely wind resistant. And when pitched in deep snow, the vestibule can be dug out to provide a space large enough to stand up in.
Our tents are divided in to three groups, Abisko, Keb and Polar where Abisko are lighter and more suitable for spring, summer and autumn. Keb have a stronger weave, more functions and are suitable for all four seasons as well as challenging environments. Polar is a winter and polar tent.
To sum it up, it all depend on your preferences and how you will use it. I hope this answers some of your questions. / Lucas
I am just wondering is it possible to leave the sepearte groundsheet attached to the tent when packing it away - so that it ispossible to pitch the tent with the groundsheet attached - like on the Hilleberg tents?
Hi, Yes, you can keep it attached.
I have grazy Cirvit tent. Poles are in rain cover and bottom is with inner mesh. I tinking to make poles to inner mesh and put cover on it. It never realize what happened.
It would be good to see how easy it is for one person to raise this tent in a strong wind.
Hi! That's a great idea, I'll forward it to the team. / Lucas
@ Thanks Lucas. Apropos dome tents, is there any truth to the info I've seen from an online supplier that the Abisko Dome 2 has now been discontinued? If so, as someone hoping (bank manager permitting) to own one I'd be torn between the possibility of snapping up an end-of-line bargain and sadness at the disappearance of such a really great tent.
영상 잘 봤습니다 아비스코돔2 사용중인데 루프캡 부분이 찢어져서 다시 구매하고자합니다 어디에 문의하면 될까요 판매여부가 너무 궁금합니다
Good video but how do you set it up if its rocks like the archipelago like in the east coast of Sweden and you cant get the nails down in the soil?
Hi! Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/y0QsBOm3qYA/v-deo.html
Secure the guy lines with the tent pegs in cracks or with football sized rocks. Avoid placing stones directly on top of your guy lines. Slickrock and sharp stones can wear out guy lines quicker than usual. A bit of thin rubber hose is handy to thread over lines to protect them from unavoidable wear. You can also use our snow-sand peg or an extra piece of line to put the rocks on. That way you prevent wear on your guy lines. / Lucas
For some reason getting the poles into the cups is super difficult for me on my dome 2. Have to pull so hard that I'm afraid it'll rip. I try to see it's all the way in the sleeve and the adjuster is at max, still with all my strength I struggle to get it in the outer cup, no chance getting them to the inner one.
Hi, It seems that you have done everything right, so please contact the place of purchase and they can have a closer look at the tent together with our service center in the region.
Couple of qeustions:
How is the Abisko View in windy/rainy conditions, like on the Kungsladen? I have a Hilleberg Staika and it's bombproof, but super heavy and overkill for most conditions. I was thinking of the Abisko View, Abisko Lite 3, Abisko Dome 2/3, or Abisko Shape 3. Of these, which do you think would be the best for Summer/Fall conditions in Northern Sweden/Finland? And for two people? However, I love the Abisko Endurance 3 :) THANKS!!!!
Hi! The view is fine in the mountains, but is not as strong as a dome or tunnel tent. It's more exposed to hard winds. We recommend the Abisko shape for the scenario that you describes. Light, durable, great ventilation and with a big vestibule. As for 2 or 3 person, it all depends on the level of comfort you want. Check out this film if you want more information: ua-cam.com/video/7S81WrPNNzY/v-deo.html
/ Lucas
@ Thanks Lucas. How does the Abisko Lite 2/3 compare? You're out of the Shape three on the website now :(
I like the view and the A Dome 2 bc you can fit two large sleeping pads in them. I don't think it's possible in the Abisko Lite 2 or 3. :(
I might just have to get the Abisko or Keb Endurance 3; but then the weight is the issue again. :(
Thoughts?
Do you allways start with the "yellow" pole?
Hi, It does not matter which pole you start with.
I have the Akka View 2. When a ground sheet would be necessary, can I also put branches of a fir or similar underneath, if I don’t have one with me?
Hi, If you really need a foot print, you can use a tarpaulin or similar. We don´t have a foot print to the Akka view 2 unfortunately.
@ Thanks! 😊 Yes, I already do it this way. But my question is, if the tent can also handle these branches underneath. I was inspired by one of the latest Lundhags video with Markus Torgeby making a bed in the forest.
@@grueneauen The floor fabric is durable but there is a risk if the branches are sharp.
#longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting #getreadyforanywhere
When I piched my Abisko dome 3, I put the pegs of the tent down first, and then the pegs of the guy lines. I can't see in this video which you do first, or maybe it doesn't matter?
(love my blue tent)
BTW; the tent s easy to set up, but I was glad that we were two when it was really windy!
As always, good to set it up at home first. Then it took me, one person, 15 min, but I paused a lot and showed all features to my friends!
In this video Calle is actually not using the the ground-loops on the tent. The wind was minimal so he decided not to use it. If you pitch your tent in a calm place you can choose to pitch the tent without them (be aware that the wind can pick up during the night). But make sure to always use the guy lines. / Lucas
@ Pas ooooo
What is that mid layer jacket Calle is wearing?
Calle is wearing a Keb Fleece hoodie and a Keb Eco-shell jacket. Watch this video for more information on what Calle is wearing ua-cam.com/video/IscrpaOIv3Y/v-deo.html as well as tips on what to bring on a three day hike. / Lucas
Thank you!
Are the v-pegs right way? 🤔
Yes, the angled back of the V should be turned against the guy line to reduce wear and tear on the lines. / Lucas
Is this considered a 3 season tent?
4. The Keb dome is more winter/extreme.
You can use it for all seasons but it is best suitable for spring, summer and autumn. As Vandrefalk said, the Keb dome tents are better suitable for winter environments. / Lucas
#natureiswaiting #longlifelesswaste ❤️
Horribly shot film, the constant camera shakes lack of focus made me feel dizzy. God advise otherwise and probably a very good tent.
Good video but how do you set it up if its rocks like the archipelago like in the east coast of Sweden and you cant get the nails down in the soil?
That is an excellent environment for a dome tent. A freestanding tent doesn't require any pegs. You can use a stone or something to keep it from flying away. Of course adding pegs will make it less floppy and increase the living space a little bit, but it will work even without any pegs. Any other type of tent will require that you somehow peg it or have snow anchors or stones for multiple guylines.