These tent reviews are really good. It's great to see a review that has this many nights of use on it. That is great information that is not all that common to find.
Thank you William. We thought it would be nice to see some reviews of products that have been truly tested, even if there is something new out. It is still a testament to the the quality of the company. We are planning more reviews on the gear we used. If you have any questions please let us know.
Great video outlining many of the things that make the Nallo GT design unique. Based on your review and Hilleberg's videos and web site I purchased he Nallo 2 GT. Hilliberg delivers an exceptional design with all of the right details already thought out executed in stunning quality.
Thanks very much for making such a straight forward and informative video. My wife and I are planning to walk the northernmost section of the Kungsladen trail in Sweden this september along with our daughter, partner and four granchildren and have been pondering over which tent to go for - we are back packing. And this tent looks just right for us. I wish all reviews were as valuable as yours. Well done!
Hello Maturinok and thank you for the feedback. The Nallo is a great tent and should work out well for your hike. It might be a tad bit on the heavy side for a backpacking tent, but if you can split it up (poles and stakes for the wife and you carry the tent) or even go with the smaller Nallo 2 you should be ok. We really do love our Nallo 3GT and still take it out camping and each time it really feels like home to us. Would really like to hear back on how your trip goes. Until then safe and fun travels. ~Ron
Many thanks and happy you enjoyed it. We are currently cycling the Americas (started in June in Deadhorse, Alaska) and this time we are carrying the Nammatj 3 GT and it’s working out well! Happy adventures! ~Ron
Thank you MultiOutdoorman for the comment. Well we traveled for 769 days and camped most nights. However during this time we did occasionally stay with family, friends, strangers, a retirement home, Bomberos (volunteer firefighters in Portugal), a few hostels, and rooms (mostly in SE Asia) during our travels.
cheers for detailed information... I think I'm going to go with hilleberg . 😎 really appreciate videos it's the hilleberg attention to detail level, that has convinced me . best materials, customer care, longstanding tent designs etc
You're welcome Paul and we're happy to help. Also, our experience with their customer service/care has been nothing but great. We hope your experiences with Hilleberg will be the same.
Hello K Tilton and appreciate the feeback. Happy to hear that you got some get information from it and hope it helps you if this is a tent you're looking at. We've now been on the road again for 8+ months and this time we have the Nammatj 3GT and while it's an amazing tent and has been serving us well, I think it's time to trade it out for our Nallo. We need something a little lighter but still a great all around tent and I believe the Nallo is that one. Take care! ~Ron
Thanks for the Review. I'm just thinking of investing in a Hilleberg Tent or a more Budget one, but it is like you said: Best Quality on the Market. Thanks
You're welcome. It is an investment for sure and if you're going to get out and use it on a regular basis, it will be money well spent we think. If you were only looking to get out one weekend a year, then we would suggest going with a cheap budget tent.
Great video! I'm in the process of upgrading from a Mountain Hardwear to a Hilleberg after a windy, sleepless night in the Norwegian mountains. Your video helps, I think I'll also go for the Nammatj 3GT, the ventilation and mosquito net in the entrance seals the deal for me. I just LOVE the slide show, those are some amazing pictures!
Thank you Henric for the compliment. It's funny you mention the Norwegian mountains and mosquitoes. When we were cycling through Finland and Norway we were nearly eaten alive by the mosquitoes, so yeah when we got home and wanted a new tent, this was a huge feature (the nets) we wanted as well. It's not going to keep them all out, but it should help tremendously. Good luck and please let us know how it all works out. ~Ron
Thanks for the video. I’m almost certain this is a tent I’m going to purchase soon. Our cats decided to chase each other around one of our tents. We ended up with about 30 small holes like you have. Took me ages to put small patches to cover the holes…. 😂😂
Hey there David! Thank you for watching and we're sure you'll love the Nallo. It is a great tent but man have the prices gone up!! We checked the other day and all their tents are way up in price. When we're out in ours we do our best to keep the stray cats away for that very reason. We had one come inside once and clawed ours too. Sucks but luckily it was only a few small holes. Take care and good luck with your tent. ~Ron & Petra
Thanks for feedback and question Beatroot. It really comes down to how much room you need and how much gear you're carrying. We do not own a 2GT, but we did see a guy on Isle of Skye with one and he was a pretty big guy so the 2GT was perfect for him. It was almost like a one man tent for him actually. We do own Hilleberg's Anja 2 (2 person, 3 Season tent) and it's fine for two people on a short weekend type trip, but I would not suggest this tent for a long term trip for two. Just curious, but why are you going between the 2 and 3 person Nallo GT? Looking at the specs, you're looking at about 7 ounces and $55 difference between the 2. I think for the long term, I would push you towards the Nallo 3GT because at the end of the day, you'll like the extra few inches in the sleeping area. I hope this helps and good luck on your decision. ~Ron
@@PedalPowerTouring when it comes to cold conditions, smaller tents are warmer tents. For solo camping on bike tours I have used an Exped Vela 1 and always stayed toasty warm in it. I have used this tent for several tours of 5 weeks to 3 months as well. Solo camping with a Nallo2 would be colder inside - takes more body heat to warm the bigger tent space. We currently have the Nallo 2GT and love it for two. Our previous 2-man tent was the Exped Venus2 and after 10 years with 20-30 nights use per year it has been an exceptionally versatile tent. It is still very serviceable and actually does have better ventilation than the Hilleberg, but is a heavier tent as the fly is polyester (3.2kg versus 2.9kg). For solo trips I plan to upgrade the Exped Vela1 to a Hilleberg Akto.
@@petesig93 appreciate your comment! I agree smaller tents are easier to warm up for sure. We met a guy in Scotland with a Nallo 2GT and he loved it for solo trips. However, this fella was pretty large guy and needed the extra room just for himself. I think he laid diagonal in his and plenty of room for gear. We also own the Akto and love this tent for solo adventures. I've taken in the winter up to North Carolina for some mountain biking, on my motorcycle for dual sport adventures, and Petra has taken on some kayaking trips. Really great tent. When I hear Exped i think of their air mats, so I am going to take a look at their tents, just so I am familiar with them too. Thanks again and cheers from Costa Rica, ~Ron
I had the Nallo 2 and if you get any small holes rub the fabric between your fingers and it seals itself my party trick was to push a biro through the fabric then show how the hole disappears.
Excellent review and certainly allows the quality of Hilleberg to shine through. I never got any zipper pulls with any of my tents - did you order them extra? I also watched the vid of the zipper pull repair and just to say a quick field repair in those situations that works is to pinch the zip pull tighter with a pair of pliers. Also in the Nallo vid you mention that you don't peg out at the bottom of the poles very often and will use the guy ropes instead - or non even. It's really important to do the bottom peg outs - not just in bad weather but all the time: They help tension the tent properly and avoid unnecessary stress on the strap tensioners (yours had some stitching come loose?) but you will also know that the tent has some cross tension straps running from side to side at the poles - these are an integral part of the tents structural design and need to be tensioned via the pegs and the tension pulls at the cup ends - this makes a complete structure in cross section with the pole and will also protect and properly brace the pole in its sleeve.
Thank you Wolfblass for detailed replied. We did try the squeezing of the sliders before replacing them but that didn't seem to work. Most likely I didn't squeeze them enough out of fear of making it worse, so we went ahead and replaced them when we had some long downtime. The straps crossing the tent and the ones at the doors we adjusted as needed during our travels because yes they would loosen a bit. Honestly we figured those other stake down points were really only needed in strong winds so yes I don't think we ever used them. The guide ropes were though for sure. As for the one strap starting to come loose it really was not big deal and after we stitched it up, it has held up nicely with no other issues. Truly love the tent. Again thank you for watching and providing some valuable feedback to us and others.
Hello. What a good video. Full of great information. I do a lot of backpacking and have the Nallo 2gt for when my wife and dog come with me. We can not make up our minds to up grade to the Nallo 3gt or Nammatj 3gt. We have a small dog and feel we need a little more space. Not much room to put your cloths next to you in the nallo 2gt inner when there is two inside. I have seen both your videos about the Nallo and Nammatj 3gt and are really good videos. They will be a lot of help. How are you getting on with the extra weight. Thank you. Steve.
I had an early Nallo 2. My wife asked if it was a good Idea buying a use tent, and I said it's only been used 31 times, which only drew a blank stare. I told her "It's a Hilleberg and they don't fall apart". The early model didn't have a rear vent window or a rear zipper in the fly. The only weakness I've found is the inner tent suspension elastics losing their elasticity. I wonder if they will address that some day? Thanks for the field use report. Very valuable information.
Hey there Algentry! Thank you for the comment and feedback on your Nallo. Yeah the inner tent elastic does wear out over time for sure, otherwise, great tent and still probably our favorite for bike touring. Take care and happy adventures. ~Ron& Petra
Hello Barr, 25°C is not hot, unless of course you just came from somewhere above the Arctic Circle. For us, 25°C feels great and we would still be using a sleeping bag. :-) However, yes the tent does get warm during hot summer days unless you have a nice steady wind coming through it. We've slept in it during June and July while cycling Portugal and Spain and it was pretty hot during the days, but it did cool down during the nights.
Hey there Richard! So we do love our Nammatj 3 GT and it worked great for us as we cycled from Alaska to Panama. However after Panama, we bought the Kaitum 3 (less weight and dual entry) and it too is a great tent. I guess depending on where we are going and what time of year it is will depend on which tent we will use. Stay tuned and we hope to do a long term review for both the Nammatj and Kaitium based on our experiences using them for bicycle touring. Take care ~Ron & Petra
@@PedalPowerTouring Thx for taking the time to answer, I did something similar and ended up going for a bigger tent but from range below so same weight, the Helags 3.
Hello Thomas. Sorry for the late reply. No, I would say that having screens/nets was probably the biggest push for us as well as having the large vent/window in the rear of the tent. The downside for this though is the additional weight. Both tents, including some others we own by Hilleberg have condensation build up, but they do dry really quick once the sun pops up. ~Ron
so the draping in the interior tent where you bump your head and shoulders, as compared to your new tent: is that the stretched out tensioner straps only or how you pitched it to dry? or ??
Hello Finn, yeah the inner tent is sagging and it's from the elastic that holds it to the outer tent being worn out. We plan on replacing the elastic because the both the outer and inner tents are still in great shape. Pretty sure we will film it as we do the repair. :-) Thank you for your questions.
@@PedalPowerTouring however, the pics of the outside during this video suggest that whole section was not tensioned as much as it could have been during set up? (The outer tent fly looks saggy too.)
@@petergilbert72 yeah the tent will sag and tighten depending on weather. However, the elastic that holds the inner tent is worn out and needs to be replaced. We since pulled out the standard inner tent and have been using just the screen mesh since we are in Florida and it's typically warmer here.
Hey there Clay Bird! We did, but not very deep snow if that is what you're asking. We left our family's place near Nuremberg, Germany in January 2014 and cycled south over the Alps through Austria and into Italy. While there wasn't a lot of snow, there was some and the temps were in the 20°F (sub 0°C) during this time. Surprisingly, inside the sleep area it was much warmer than inside the vestibule and outside. Still cold in there, but not as cold. Here is a link back to our blog of part of this ride: pedalpowertouring.com/world-cycle-tour-blog/germany/romantische-strasse/ Thanks for the question and happy adventures. ~Ron & Petra
. what is the tent like in the wind saw videos where tent flaps around a lot hilleberg are also very expensive, however they use the best materials etc ........ but still a lot of cash to part with. I think you have to bade price on 10year ownership heat video & I have subscribed 👍
Hello Paul. I guess that depends on how severe the wind conditions are. We found ourselves in some pretty rough conditions on Isle of Skye, Portugal, and along the Croatian coast and sure the tent shook a bit and we had to stake it down correctly, but the tent held up well. If we had to guess, we would say the wind was a steady 30-40 mph (48-65kph) with gusts exceeding 50 mph (80kph). In both Croatia and Portugal, the wind pulled out nearly all the stakes holding our tarp down, including bending our tarp pole and we almost lost our tarp. Even though the tent shook like crazy, the sides never collapsed in and all the stakes stayed in the ground. Yes the tent price is high, but so is the quality. If you were going on just a short trip, then we would suggest look for something cheaper. However, if you're thinking about being on the road for many months and plan on camping most nights we would say it's worth the price. We estimate it cost us about $2 per night for the tent over the course of our trip. Thank you for the question, the like and for subscribing. We hope this helps in your decision.
Yes we have plans for all kinds of stuff, but finding the time to do it is the hard part, between having our "normal" jobs. We recently bought some equipment and software to help us produce better quality videos. Thank you for your interest so please hang in there for more videos.
Hello Tide I just saw this message and apologize for the late late late reply. Hilleberg list it at 7 pounds 1 ounce for the tent without the footprint. Add the footprint (which we highly recommend) and that takes it up another 1 pound 6 ounces. It's worth every ounce if you ask us. Even though I am late replying I hope this helps if you're still looking. ~Ron
Hello Zi S thank you for the question. I am a little rusty on my Russian ;-). but if I have translated your question correctly you are asking how tall I am. So if this is correct I am 5' 10" and translated into the metric system that is about 177cm. You are 190cm, so translated into S.A.E. that is about 6' 2" and if you are the only one in the tent you should be ok because you could lay sideways; however, you might be cutting it close if you were to stretch completely out. hope this helps.
You are welcome. I think you are concerned about the zippers going bad or breaking. We did have to replace our zipper sliders, the piece that moves and closes and opens the actual zipper. However, this was after many many many uses. To be honest we could probably just used a pair of pliers and squeezed the sides of the sliders and got a many more uses from them, but we were in a good spot to just changed them out. The zippers Hilleberg uses are very good quality, so I would not let that stop you from buying the tent. I do not think you find the same quality zippers on other big named tents.
Yeah I would imagine that is like a palace for one person. I work with a guy that was/is looking to buy the Nallo 3GT for his upcoming trip, but I think I convinced him that the 2GT would be just right for one person. We did look at the Keron 3GT long and hard, but decided that might be just too much tent; especially, for the those stealthy moments. Thank you for the comment. :-)
I don't think you could go wrong with either. The Allak might provide better ventilation, but less room for your gear; however, if you used a tarp with it, that may be the way to go. The 2GT would give you the extra space for your gear without needing a tarp. Geeee the choices! One of each please. :-)
Thanks for the video. Glad to see someone who used the tent a lot sharing their experience. I got two questions. 1. Exactly how do you experience the difference in ventilation between the Nallo and Nammatj? 2. How would you think the tent would be without GT? In terms of ventilation and general comfort.
Hello Dondideeda, thank you for your questions. We really have not used our Nammatj enough to really give you an honest "yes, this one or that one is best" however, so far the Nammatj does seem to be better. The GT is a great option and if you're looking at long term traveling we would say get the GT with either tent, no questions about that; however, for short trips you can go without the GT. The extra room is a must; especially, if you're in crappy weather because it does give you another place to hang out and to store you wet gear. Sorry we couldn't be more help on the ventilation, but we (sadly) have been too busy lately to get out more. When we do, we will do another up date to the Nammatj.
thanks for the comment. Yes they are great tents. Our Nallo has been like a second home to us. We are not going to complain about the saggy elastic when considering how many times and all the different environment it has been pitched in.
Hello Jake, We've pulled out the original inner and have been using the mesh inner, since the temps here in Florida are usually hot to even hotter. ~Thanks Ron
Depends. My girlfriend and I decided to buy the Anjan 3 instead of the Anjan 2 GT. It is much lighter and inside the tent is still more than enough space for our gear (as long as it's dry) while we use the vestibule for our shoes and to cook. The backpacks still fit when they're wet. The more gear you have, the more pros the GT version has. But since we go for 1-week-long hikes, we can't have more gear than we can carry. Pedal Power Touring on the other hand can transport more weight and he needs more gear. For him, I don't think the version without the GT would be an option. Long story short: If you think you might need the GT, maybe the next bigger tent is an option. The 3 person version has a bigger vestibule, too. Pedal Power Touring lives in his tent, we need a safe place to sleep. Weight against comfort (the reason why we took the Anjan instead of the Nallo and the reason why he is upgrading to a heavier tent). I don't know what you want and need. If you need an idea, look up the numbers of the tent, apply the tent to the floor (with tape, for example) and place your backpack into the form. Like that you'll see what you really need.
Appreciate the feedback and question Halvar. I didn't mention the other brand because this was a review on our Nallo 3 GT and not one to bash another outdoor equipment maker. Also I do believe the other manufacturer has since changed the material on this particular line of tents. Thank you again ~Ron
Let me guess it costs £1700 , don’t buy hilleberg until they lower there prices back down its a shame as I love them , nallo gt 2 3 years ago cost me £650 now £960 !! Why oh why no design difference costs of materials haven’t gone up that much . Human greed is disgusting
These tent reviews are really good. It's great to see a review that has this many nights of use on it. That is great information that is not all that common to find.
Thank you William. We thought it would be nice to see some reviews of products that have been truly tested, even if there is something new out. It is still a testament to the the quality of the company. We are planning more reviews on the gear we used. If you have any questions please let us know.
Great video outlining many of the things that make the Nallo GT design unique. Based on your review and Hilleberg's videos and web site I purchased he Nallo 2 GT. Hilliberg delivers an exceptional design with all of the right details already thought out executed in stunning quality.
Many thanks Dustoff 18 for the feedback and compliment. We hope you enjoy and have many great nights with your Nallo 2GT. ~Ron
Thanks very much for making such a straight forward and informative video. My wife and I are planning to walk the northernmost section of the Kungsladen trail in Sweden this september along with our daughter, partner and four granchildren and have been pondering over which tent to go for - we are back packing. And this tent looks just right for us. I wish all reviews were as valuable as yours. Well done!
Hello Maturinok and thank you for the feedback. The Nallo is a great tent and should work out well for your hike. It might be a tad bit on the heavy side for a backpacking tent, but if you can split it up (poles and stakes for the wife and you carry the tent) or even go with the smaller Nallo 2 you should be ok. We really do love our Nallo 3GT and still take it out camping and each time it really feels like home to us. Would really like to hear back on how your trip goes. Until then safe and fun travels. ~Ron
Really enjoyed the review it was nice to see one that had been used for quite some time also the pictures at the end are great
Many thanks and happy you enjoyed it. We are currently cycling the Americas (started in June in Deadhorse, Alaska) and this time we are carrying the Nammatj 3 GT and it’s working out well! Happy adventures! ~Ron
Thanks for your honest and detailed appraisal...wow.
Used daily for a whole year !
Thank you MultiOutdoorman for the comment. Well we traveled for 769 days and camped most nights. However during this time we did occasionally stay with family, friends, strangers, a retirement home, Bomberos (volunteer firefighters in Portugal), a few hostels, and rooms (mostly in SE Asia) during our travels.
Just ordered a 2GT. Great to see a few features mentioned I wasn't actually aware of :-)
cheers for detailed information...
I think I'm going to go with hilleberg . 😎
really appreciate videos
it's the hilleberg attention to detail level, that has convinced me .
best materials, customer care, longstanding tent designs etc
You're welcome Paul and we're happy to help. Also, our experience with their customer service/care has been nothing but great. We hope your experiences with Hilleberg will be the same.
Thank you for your informative and helpful review.
Hello K Tilton and appreciate the feeback. Happy to hear that you got some get information from it and hope it helps you if this is a tent you're looking at. We've now been on the road again for 8+ months and this time we have the Nammatj 3GT and while it's an amazing tent and has been serving us well, I think it's time to trade it out for our Nallo. We need something a little lighter but still a great all around tent and I believe the Nallo is that one. Take care! ~Ron
Very objective review! Thanks för sharing
thank you Isaac and appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for sharing your experience and the wonderful impressions at the end. Frank
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Thanks for the Review. I'm just thinking of investing in a Hilleberg Tent or a more Budget one, but it is like you said: Best Quality on the Market. Thanks
You're welcome. It is an investment for sure and if you're going to get out and use it on a regular basis, it will be money well spent we think. If you were only looking to get out one weekend a year, then we would suggest going with a cheap budget tent.
Great video! I'm in the process of upgrading from a Mountain Hardwear to a Hilleberg after a windy, sleepless night in the Norwegian mountains. Your video helps, I think I'll also go for the Nammatj 3GT, the ventilation and mosquito net in the entrance seals the deal for me.
I just LOVE the slide show, those are some amazing pictures!
Thank you Henric for the compliment. It's funny you mention the Norwegian mountains and mosquitoes. When we were cycling through Finland and Norway we were nearly eaten alive by the mosquitoes, so yeah when we got home and wanted a new tent, this was a huge feature (the nets) we wanted as well. It's not going to keep them all out, but it should help tremendously. Good luck and please let us know how it all works out. ~Ron
Thanks for the video. I’m almost certain this is a tent I’m going to purchase soon.
Our cats decided to chase each other around one of our tents. We ended up with about 30 small holes like you have. Took me ages to put small patches to cover the holes…. 😂😂
Hey there David! Thank you for watching and we're sure you'll love the Nallo. It is a great tent but man have the prices gone up!! We checked the other day and all their tents are way up in price. When we're out in ours we do our best to keep the stray cats away for that very reason. We had one come inside once and clawed ours too. Sucks but luckily it was only a few small holes. Take care and good luck with your tent. ~Ron & Petra
Nice video, thanks :-)
Thank you too for watching! ~Ron & Petra
I’m planing to use one always with two people and a titanium stove. Would you go with a 3 or 4 person Nallo gt
Great video.Thanks a lot !!!!!
Many thanks Eventyrsoren Denmark for the comment and you're welcome. Cheers!
Thanks for this very informative review! Just one question: for two-person camping, do you think the Nallo 2 GT or the Nallo 3 GT is more suitable?
Thanks for feedback and question Beatroot. It really comes down to how much room you need and how much gear you're carrying. We do not own a 2GT, but we did see a guy on Isle of Skye with one and he was a pretty big guy so the 2GT was perfect for him. It was almost like a one man tent for him actually. We do own Hilleberg's Anja 2 (2 person, 3 Season tent) and it's fine for two people on a short weekend type trip, but I would not suggest this tent for a long term trip for two. Just curious, but why are you going between the 2 and 3 person Nallo GT? Looking at the specs, you're looking at about 7 ounces and $55 difference between the 2. I think for the long term, I would push you towards the Nallo 3GT because at the end of the day, you'll like the extra few inches in the sleeping area. I hope this helps and good luck on your decision. ~Ron
@@PedalPowerTouring when it comes to cold conditions, smaller tents are warmer tents. For solo camping on bike tours I have used an Exped Vela 1 and always stayed toasty warm in it. I have used this tent for several tours of 5 weeks to 3 months as well. Solo camping with a Nallo2 would be colder inside - takes more body heat to warm the bigger tent space. We currently have the Nallo 2GT and love it for two. Our previous 2-man tent was the Exped Venus2 and after 10 years with 20-30 nights use per year it has been an exceptionally versatile tent. It is still very serviceable and actually does have better ventilation than the Hilleberg, but is a heavier tent as the fly is polyester (3.2kg versus 2.9kg). For solo trips I plan to upgrade the Exped Vela1 to a Hilleberg Akto.
@@petesig93 appreciate your comment! I agree smaller tents are easier to warm up for sure. We met a guy in Scotland with a Nallo 2GT and he loved it for solo trips. However, this fella was pretty large guy and needed the extra room just for himself. I think he laid diagonal in his and plenty of room for gear. We also own the Akto and love this tent for solo adventures. I've taken in the winter up to North Carolina for some mountain biking, on my motorcycle for dual sport adventures, and Petra has taken on some kayaking trips. Really great tent. When I hear Exped i think of their air mats, so I am going to take a look at their tents, just so I am familiar with them too. Thanks again and cheers from Costa Rica, ~Ron
I had the Nallo 2 and if you get any small holes rub the fabric between your fingers and it seals itself my party trick was to push a biro through the fabric then show how the hole disappears.
Thanks Paul for the tip. We'll have to give this a try when/if we get another small hole.
Excellent review and certainly allows the quality of Hilleberg to shine through. I never got any zipper pulls with any of my tents - did you order them extra? I also watched the vid of the zipper pull repair and just to say a quick field repair in those situations that works is to pinch the zip pull tighter with a pair of pliers. Also in the Nallo vid you mention that you don't peg out at the bottom of the poles very often and will use the guy ropes instead - or non even. It's really important to do the bottom peg outs - not just in bad weather but all the time: They help tension the tent properly and avoid unnecessary stress on the strap tensioners (yours had some stitching come loose?) but you will also know that the tent has some cross tension straps running from side to side at the poles - these are an integral part of the tents structural design and need to be tensioned via the pegs and the tension pulls at the cup ends - this makes a complete structure in cross section with the pole and will also protect and properly brace the pole in its sleeve.
Thank you Wolfblass for detailed replied. We did try the squeezing of the sliders before replacing them but that didn't seem to work. Most likely I didn't squeeze them enough out of fear of making it worse, so we went ahead and replaced them when we had some long downtime. The straps crossing the tent and the ones at the doors we adjusted as needed during our travels because yes they would loosen a bit. Honestly we figured those other stake down points were really only needed in strong winds so yes I don't think we ever used them. The guide ropes were though for sure. As for the one strap starting to come loose it really was not big deal and after we stitched it up, it has held up nicely with no other issues. Truly love the tent. Again thank you for watching and providing some valuable feedback to us and others.
Hello. What a good video. Full of great information. I do a lot of backpacking and have the Nallo 2gt for when my wife and dog come with me. We can not make up our minds to up grade to the Nallo 3gt or Nammatj 3gt. We have a small dog and feel we need a little more space. Not much room to put your cloths next to you in the nallo 2gt inner when there is two inside. I have seen both your videos about the Nallo and Nammatj 3gt and are really good videos. They will be a lot of help. How are you getting on with the extra weight. Thank you. Steve.
I had an early Nallo 2. My wife asked if it was a good Idea buying a use tent, and I said it's only been used 31 times, which only drew a blank stare. I told her "It's a Hilleberg and they don't fall apart". The early model didn't have a rear vent window or a rear zipper in the fly. The only weakness I've found is the inner tent suspension elastics losing their elasticity. I wonder if they will address that some day? Thanks for the field use report. Very valuable information.
Hey there Algentry! Thank you for the comment and feedback on your Nallo. Yeah the inner tent elastic does wear out over time for sure, otherwise, great tent and still probably our favorite for bike touring. Take care and happy adventures. ~Ron& Petra
Thanks review! Does this tent fit for hot summer night? Such like 25 c, 50% plus wet
Hello Barr, 25°C is not hot, unless of course you just came from somewhere above the Arctic Circle. For us, 25°C feels great and we would still be using a sleeping bag. :-) However, yes the tent does get warm during hot summer days unless you have a nice steady wind coming through it. We've slept in it during June and July while cycling Portugal and Spain and it was pretty hot during the days, but it did cool down during the nights.
nice video
I have a Nallo 3 which needs replacing after 15 yrs. How did you get on with the Nammatj 3 GT?
Hey there Richard! So we do love our Nammatj 3 GT and it worked great for us as we cycled from Alaska to Panama. However after Panama, we bought the Kaitum 3 (less weight and dual entry) and it too is a great tent. I guess depending on where we are going and what time of year it is will depend on which tent we will use. Stay tuned and we hope to do a long term review for both the Nammatj and Kaitium based on our experiences using them for bicycle touring. Take care ~Ron & Petra
@@PedalPowerTouring Thx for taking the time to answer, I did something similar and ended up going for a bigger tent but from range below so same weight, the Helags 3.
Did condensation issues influence your decision to upgrade to the Nammatj 3 GT?
Hello Thomas. Sorry for the late reply. No, I would say that having screens/nets was probably the biggest push for us as well as having the large vent/window in the rear of the tent. The downside for this though is the additional weight. Both tents, including some others we own by Hilleberg have condensation build up, but they do dry really quick once the sun pops up. ~Ron
@@PedalPowerTouring Thanks!
so the draping in the interior tent where you bump your head and shoulders, as compared to your new tent:
is that the stretched out tensioner straps only or how you pitched it to dry?
or ??
Hello Finn, yeah the inner tent is sagging and it's from the elastic that holds it to the outer tent being worn out. We plan on replacing the elastic because the both the outer and inner tents are still in great shape. Pretty sure we will film it as we do the repair. :-) Thank you for your questions.
@@PedalPowerTouring however, the pics of the outside during this video suggest that whole section was not tensioned as much as it could have been during set up? (The outer tent fly looks saggy too.)
@@petergilbert72 yeah the tent will sag and tighten depending on weather. However, the elastic that holds the inner tent is worn out and needs to be replaced. We since pulled out the standard inner tent and have been using just the screen mesh since we are in Florida and it's typically warmer here.
did you use this in snow? also thanks for informative review!
Hey there Clay Bird! We did, but not very deep snow if that is what you're asking. We left our family's place near Nuremberg, Germany in January 2014 and cycled south over the Alps through Austria and into Italy. While there wasn't a lot of snow, there was some and the temps were in the 20°F (sub 0°C) during this time. Surprisingly, inside the sleep area it was much warmer than inside the vestibule and outside. Still cold in there, but not as cold. Here is a link back to our blog of part of this ride: pedalpowertouring.com/world-cycle-tour-blog/germany/romantische-strasse/ Thanks for the question and happy adventures. ~Ron & Petra
. what is the tent like in the wind
saw videos where tent flaps around a lot
hilleberg are also very expensive, however they use the best materials etc ........
but still a lot of cash to part with. I think you have to bade price on 10year ownership
heat video & I have subscribed 👍
Hello Paul. I guess that depends on how severe the wind conditions are. We found ourselves in some pretty rough conditions on Isle of Skye, Portugal, and along the Croatian coast and sure the tent shook a bit and we had to stake it down correctly, but the tent held up well. If we had to guess, we would say the wind was a steady 30-40 mph (48-65kph) with gusts exceeding 50 mph (80kph). In both Croatia and Portugal, the wind pulled out nearly all the stakes holding our tarp down, including bending our tarp pole and we almost lost our tarp. Even though the tent shook like crazy, the sides never collapsed in and all the stakes stayed in the ground. Yes the tent price is high, but so is the quality. If you were going on just a short trip, then we would suggest look for something cheaper. However, if you're thinking about being on the road for many months and plan on camping most nights we would say it's worth the price. We estimate it cost us about $2 per night for the tent over the course of our trip. Thank you for the question, the like and for subscribing. We hope this helps in your decision.
planning any actual bike and bike set-up videos for:
gear, tech, overnight, week and extended trips?
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Yes we have plans for all kinds of stuff, but finding the time to do it is the hard part, between having our "normal" jobs. We recently bought some equipment and software to help us produce better quality videos. Thank you for your interest so please hang in there for more videos.
How much does the tent actually weigh?
Hello Tide I just saw this message and apologize for the late late late reply. Hilleberg list it at 7 pounds 1 ounce for the tent without the footprint. Add the footprint (which we highly recommend) and that takes it up another 1 pound 6 ounces. It's worth every ounce if you ask us. Even though I am late replying I hope this helps if you're still looking. ~Ron
Здравствуйте, подскажите какой у Вас рост ? Человеку с ростом 190 как по вашему мнению будет удобно в этой палатке?
Hello Zi S thank you for the question. I am a little rusty on my Russian ;-). but if I have translated your question correctly you are asking how tall I am. So if this is correct I am 5' 10" and translated into the metric system that is about 177cm. You are 190cm, so translated into S.A.E. that is about 6' 2" and if you are the only one in the tent you should be ok because you could lay sideways; however, you might be cutting it close if you were to stretch completely out. hope this helps.
I would like to add that we have the 3 person, so there is plenty of room on each side of us for the gear we bring into the sleeping area with us.
Спасибо за ответ, ещё вопрос , Читал в отзывах что в палатках ломаются молнии застёжек на двери, это меня удерживает от покупки.
You are welcome. I think you are concerned about the zippers going bad or breaking. We did have to replace our zipper sliders, the piece that moves and closes and opens the actual zipper. However, this was after many many many uses. To be honest we could probably just used a pair of pliers and squeezed the sides of the sliders and got a many more uses from them, but we were in a good spot to just changed them out. The zippers Hilleberg uses are very good quality, so I would not let that stop you from buying the tent. I do not think you find the same quality zippers on other big named tents.
Спасибо
I have a Keron 3 tent which is great but might be overkill for just 1 person.
Yeah I would imagine that is like a palace for one person. I work with a guy that was/is looking to buy the Nallo 3GT for his upcoming trip, but I think I convinced him that the 2GT would be just right for one person. We did look at the Keron 3GT long and hard, but decided that might be just too much tent; especially, for the those stealthy moments. Thank you for the comment. :-)
Pedal Power Touring Its like a mansion, especially with the footprint on. I am looking at a Nallo 2 (GT) or maybe go for an Allak for my next tent.
I don't think you could go wrong with either. The Allak might provide better ventilation, but less room for your gear; however, if you used a tarp with it, that may be the way to go. The 2GT would give you the extra space for your gear without needing a tarp. Geeee the choices! One of each please. :-)
Pedal Power Touring Yes, the Allak has two vestibules, the Nallo and Nammatj tents only have one.
Thanks for the video. Glad to see someone who used the tent a lot sharing their experience.
I got two questions.
1. Exactly how do you experience the difference in ventilation between the Nallo and Nammatj?
2. How would you think the tent would be without GT? In terms of ventilation and general comfort.
Hello Dondideeda, thank you for your questions. We really have not used our Nammatj enough to really give you an honest "yes, this one or that one is best" however, so far the Nammatj does seem to be better. The GT is a great option and if you're looking at long term traveling we would say get the GT with either tent, no questions about that; however, for short trips you can go without the GT. The extra room is a must; especially, if you're in crappy weather because it does give you another place to hang out and to store you wet gear. Sorry we couldn't be more help on the ventilation, but we (sadly) have been too busy lately to get out more. When we do, we will do another up date to the Nammatj.
Great tents dunno why they use such saggy elastic on the inner tho they need to upgrade the material sooner or later
thanks for the comment. Yes they are great tents. Our Nallo has been like a second home to us. We are not going to complain about the saggy elastic when considering how many times and all the different environment it has been pitched in.
That inner is saggier than a wizards sleeve
Hello Jake, We've pulled out the original inner and have been using the mesh inner, since the temps here in Florida are usually hot to even hotter. ~Thanks Ron
Is the GT really necessary?
Depends. My girlfriend and I decided to buy the Anjan 3 instead of the Anjan 2 GT. It is much lighter and inside the tent is still more than enough space for our gear (as long as it's dry) while we use the vestibule for our shoes and to cook. The backpacks still fit when they're wet. The more gear you have, the more pros the GT version has. But since we go for 1-week-long hikes, we can't have more gear than we can carry. Pedal Power Touring on the other hand can transport more weight and he needs more gear. For him, I don't think the version without the GT would be an option. Long story short: If you think you might need the GT, maybe the next bigger tent is an option. The 3 person version has a bigger vestibule, too. Pedal Power Touring lives in his tent, we need a safe place to sleep. Weight against comfort (the reason why we took the Anjan instead of the Nallo and the reason why he is upgrading to a heavier tent). I don't know what you want and need. If you need an idea, look up the numbers of the tent, apply the tent to the floor (with tape, for example) and place your backpack into the form. Like that you'll see what you really need.
Which tents fell apart on you? This info would help people not waste their money on a poor product.
Appreciate the feedback and question Halvar. I didn't mention the other brand because this was a review on our Nallo 3 GT and not one to bash another outdoor equipment maker. Also I do believe the other manufacturer has since changed the material on this particular line of tents. Thank you again ~Ron
Let me guess it costs £1700 , don’t buy hilleberg until they lower there prices back down its a shame as I love them , nallo gt 2 3 years ago cost me £650 now £960 !! Why oh why no design difference costs of materials haven’t gone up that much . Human greed is disgusting
May I suggest you look up Hilleberg website for current prices rather than speculate? It’s actually hundreds of pounds less than your guess.
Delivery Delivery Delivery......
haha thank you Joyseeker! I've since received some new items I need to get around talking about. ~Ron