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THE TENT HANDBOOK
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The Hilleberg history ral informatione Hilleberg History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
leberg principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
esign & manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aterials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Importance of tear strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Hilleberg difference is in the details. . . . . . .
e Hilleberg Label System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
hoosing the right Hilleberg tent. . . . . . . . . . . . .
ho uses Hilleberg tents? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
k Label Tents
ack Label introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ron & Keron GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mmatj & Nammatj GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
itaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ivo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Label Tents
d Label introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
itum & Kaitum GT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
llo & Nallo GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
nnu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
kto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ulo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
na. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
w Label Tents
llow Label introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
jan & Anjan GT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Label Tents
ue Label introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
jd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
as. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ers
elters introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
esh Inner Tents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
esh Ridge & Mesh Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vanorak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ndsack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ssories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
verallcatalogdesign&production:
tCraig,SynergyWorkConcepts
tergraphicsofalltent models:
Kvarnstrm&UlrikaRogeman
Print, (www.colorprint.dk)
Welcome to the Hilleberg Tent Handbook 2013!
For many years, we have dis cussed the best way to make it as easy as possible for users to choose
their Hilleberg tent. This year, we are introducing the Hilleberg Label System, which groups our
tents into one of four Lab els, Black, Red, Yellow or Blue. Each label represents a blend of what
we consider the crucial performance attributes reliability, adaptability, ease of use, durability,
comfort and low weight.
Black Label tents are all season models built with Kerlon 1800 outer tents, and that offer the
greatest strength and the highest degree of reliability, ease of use, and comfort. They are ideal
for all users and all situations.
Red Label tents are made with Kerlon 1200 outer tents, and are our lightest all season tents,
designed for those who need all season function but who need lighter weight more than overall
strength. These models still afford a high degree of our performance attributes, but, because of
their lighter materials, not as much as the Black Label tents do.
Yellow Label tents are our lightest tents, and are purposefully designed with lightest weight
as the highest priorit y. Built with very light Kerlon 1000 outer tents, they are suited for more pro-
tected terrain in warmer, snow-free conditions. And because they do use our lightest materials,
they sacrifice strength, ease of use and comfort for that lightest weight goal. Joining the Yellow
Label group this year is the extended vestibule Anjan GT, in both 2 and 3 person versions, both
of which are amazingly lightweight for so much space.
Blue Label tents are our specialized models. Each is built for a dis tinct purpose, and is built with
the materials most appropriate to that job.
Nothing changes in the construction or production of any of the tents themselves. This new system
is simply a way to help make it easier for users to select the right Hilleberg tent for their needs.
There are changes within the company, as well. Rolf has handed over the position of Managing
Director of Hilleberg the Tentmaker AB, the h ead offi ce in Sweden, to Gran Svensk. Gran is an
outdoor enthusiast who was previously with Recall, a global leader in information management.
We are excited about the energy and skill set that he brings to our growing company. Rolf will
remain involved in the company as part of the boar d of directors together with Renate, Petra and
Bo Hilleberg, who will continue as Chairman. Petra remains President of Hilleberg Inc, which
handles all business outside of Europe.
We hope you all have a fulfilling year, and we wish you many memorable tent adventures in 2013!
The Hilleberg family, November 2012
ver the hills and far away, a Nammatj servesa lakefront cottage in the Shaler Mountains,
nalaska Island, Alaska. Photo: Scott &eghan Bingen.
, , a professional forester, founded his own
company, Hilleberg AB. That same year, while on a ski vacation in the
Austrian Tyrol, Bo met Renate Neuner. Aer a couple of years, the two
had fallen in love, married, and she had moved with him to Stockholm,
Sweden. Their marriage was the final, necessary ingredient in the mix
that has become Hilleberg the Tentmaker.
Before Renate, Bos fledgling company was primarily a forestry
equipment concern, with tent making as a hoped-for sideline. An avid,
lifelong outdoorsman, Bo was terminally frustrated with tents that re-
quired pitching the inner tent first and then covering it with a loose rain
fly that usually displayed the same properties as a kite in the wind. He
envisioned a tent that had an outer and inner tent th
simultaneously but he didnt have the necessary se
and Renates marriage, conjugal and commercial b
took charge of the sewing while Bo handled design
their combined efforts, the company flourished.
Today, family and business are still inextricably
man, and is still in charge of design and developm
handles all company business outside of Europe; an
and her brother Rolf make up the governing board o
family synergy continues to beget success.
Bo Hilleberg establishes his company, Hil-leberg AB, and, on a skiing trip to Austria,meets his future wife, Renate Neuner.
The introduction of the Keron, then and nowthe companys signature tent.
The Akto, a roomy, very light, solo tent withtrue all season function, is an immediate hitupon its introduction.
The original Saivthe new short powhichmakespitchcrossings simplerwindy conditions
In,PetraHillebergfoundsHilleberg,Inc.,the US subsidiary in Redmond, WA. In ,Rolf Hilleberg becomes Managing Directorof Hilleberg the Tentmaker in Sweden. BoHillebergcontinuesasChairmanof theBoard.
Hillebergaddsmodelsinall categories,includ-ingtheAtlasandAltaigrouptents;KaitumandKaitum GT tunnel tents; fully freestandingAllak and Soulo dome tents; and the Saitarisand redesigned Saivo dome tents, both builtwith a new pole system and designed for themost demanding conditions.
Hilleberg introduces the Anjan tunnel tentsand Rogen dome tent. These models aredesignedasvery lightweightoptionsfor tripsin warmer environments and/or during thesnow-free months of the year.
To make it easieHilleberg organize"Labels," Black, RLabel represents and/orconstructiothe Anjan GT is inand Rogen mode
Hillebergbeginsmakingdometents. Picturedis a multi-color Staika prototype produced in for a South Pole expedition.
Hilleberg introduces the Keb, the first com-mercial tent to have a connected inner andouter. The simultaneous pitching of bothelements of the tent make it an immediatesuccess.
Bo discovers that a certain type of silicone-coated fabric is six to seven times strongerthannearlyanyothertentfabricthen available,and adopts it for all Hilleberg outer tents.This is first use of silicone-coated fabricsfor tents, and the beginning of the Kerlonfamily of fabrics.
Bo redesigns the design so that thenected. and incotent design.
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Ren GubaRolfHilleberg
Bart Hauvast/www.oppad.nlTaimoTammik
AdaptabilityYour Hilleberg tent must perform equally well across the entire spectrum of itsLabel category performance range. Thus, Black and Red Label tents must betrue all season ones. Specifically, Black Label models must be fully functional inboth the most and least demanding conditions. Red Label tents must be nearly asadaptable, but with the constraint of their prioritizing lighter weight over absolutestrength. Yellow Label tents, designed for warmer environments and for snow freetrips in less exposed terrain, must still adapt to hot or cool, rainy or dry, and windyor still conditions.
ReliabilitySimply put, you must be able to depend on your Hilleberg tent, whether its oneof our strongest, Black Label models, or one of our lightest, most minimal YellowLabel ones. We deliberately choose all materials, design elements and constructiontechniques outer tent fabrics, pole diameter and guy line placement, for example to exceed the performance parameters in each Label category.
The Hilleberg principles and backcountry shelters. Thats all we do, and from our
first tent in 1973, we have been driven by a single, simple point of refer-
ence: define the capabilities of the tent or shelter we envision, then build
it with the most advantageous balance of six essential principles for its
desired performance. We believe this method of design and construction
yields the highest performing backcountry shelter solutions available.
To outline a tents capabilities, we use our Label categories: Black
Label models are all season, all condition tents ideal for any user; Red
Label tents are all season models that favor light weight over absolute
Low weightMaking a reliable, adaptable and easy-to-pitch tent that is heavy doesnt meet our standards. But neither does creating a tent that is super light at the expenseof any of our other criteria. The key to our low weight principle is that we never consider the weight an end in itself, but as the mortar that binds our other criteriatogether. The development of both our lightweight Kerlon for Red Label tents and our even lighter Kerlon for Yellow Label tents produced a number ofchoices. In both cases, we opted for the ones that best balanced light weight and strength. We could have chosen a lighter fabric, but it simply would not have metour standards. Our ultimate aim is not to make the lightest tents, but, within their performance range, the lightest, strongest, most reliable, dependable,comfortable and durable ones.
DurabilityGiven its performance range of use, your tent must be able to withstand not onlythe daily rigors of your trips, but it must also last as long as possible. Our BlackLabel tents are designed and built to offer the greatest durability. Red Label andYellow Label models are made to give the best durability possible given their lighterweight materials. At the same time, we are very conservative, so we over-test andunderstate the specifications of all of our tents.
Ease of useNo matter how reliable a backcountry shelter is, if its complicated or difficult to putup, it plainly falls short. Every Hilleberg tent features linked inner and outer tents,which provides simultaneous pitching of both as well as the inherent simplicitythat allows for simple, straightforward set-up, even in bad weather. For our Blackand Red Label models, that means being able to pitch the tents easily, even in highwinds and blowing snow, in the dark, alone, and while wearing heavy gloves. OurYellow Label models, similarly, must be as uncomplicated to set up, by one person,at night, in rainy, blustery conditions as they are in calm ones.
ComfortComfort in the backcountry is not mere luxury; its basic livability. Thats why all
Hilleberg tents are built with bright, spacious interiors and venting solutions thatkeep air flowing in all weathers. It is also why all our tents have the small details thatturn a mere house into a home: well-placed interior gear pockets; clothes lines; andappropriately placed ring and toggle or clip and loop fasteners for open doors or vents.
strength; tents in the Yellow Label group prioritize the lightest weight,
and are geared for warmer climates and for use in snow-free times and in
more protected conditions; and Blue Label models are individually task
specific. Our performance principles the six attributes we consider
critical to superior performance are reliability, adaptability, ease of
use, durability, and comfort, all integrated into the optimal synthesis
for the intended performance range, at an appropriately low weight.
Thus, Black Label models offer the highest level of these qualities.
Since lighter weight is given higher priority in the Red and especially
in the Yellow Label performance blends, there is some sacrifice of reli-
ability, adaptability, ease of use and so on in these groups.
Becausetheyarebuiltfortrueallseasonuse,bothBlackandRedLabeltentsaredesignedwithablendofperformanceattributesthatofferfulladaptabilitytoandeaseofhandlinginbothfineand foul conditions. Photos: Marco Hummelink (www.marcohummelink.nl), Henrik Andersson.
Yellow Label tents are designed to be very l ightweight and for use in snow-free conditions. Sotheirblend ofperformance attributesemphasizelight weightandai rinessoverstrength. Photo:Stefan Rosenboom (www.augenwege.de).
Design & manufacturing , has always been driven by problem-solving rather
than by creating something new. Bo Hilleberg established this protocol
40 years ago when he set out to build a tent that was easier to pitch in
challenging weather. And while his solution the linked inner and outer
tent construction was both novel and pioneering, the innovation was
the result the solution to the problem not the cause.
Today, Bo still heads our design team all of which are inveterate
all-season backcountry adventurers and he a nd they still see design
through that function-first, problem-solving lens. Bo and his team spend
a great deal of time in the tents, in all seasons, so many if not most of
our designs are literally born in the wilderness.
From there, solutions are sketched, drawn, and digitized in our CAD
system, and usable prototypes are created. Design then morphs into
development, and every detail and every tent goes through months
and oen years of testing before it goes into production.
Of course, designing a great tent creating an elegant solution to a
problem is one thing, but manufacturing it is another. To ensure that we
Pre-production
We order materials for every production run manymonths in advance, and do exhaustive quality controltesting. This way, we ensure that we c an replace anyinferior component long before production begins.
We test every roll of all our fabrics for proper color,abrasion resistance, waterproofness where appro-priate, weight and hand properties. We also test asignificant sampling of outer tent and floor fabric rollsfor tear strength, and, in the case of outer tent fabrics,color consistency and color resistance to light. We alsosubject our tent floor fabrics to tapability tests alongwith the other, more standard tests.
In addition, we ensure that poles, zippers, fasten-ers, webbing and the like all meet our quality criteria.
. & . Making the Tents
Fabric pieces are cut using pattern shapes. The rel-evant pieces including fabric, zippers, and all detailsneeded for each model are assembled, and passedon to the sewers.
. Assembly & Quality Control
Every tent we make is completely set up and inspectedbefore it is shipped.
A Tent Inspector visually inspects both the innerand outer tents, puts the two together, inserts thepoles and puts on the ground straps. After erecting thetent he or she makes sure the ground straps have theproper tension, and opens the tent to check zippersand seams. After closing the tent up, he or she does
another quality check and af
line runners. If at any point a the affected piece goes backfor correction.
Once the tent is certified adown. Poles and pegs are put sacks and bundled with the tFinally, an instruction bookletcontrol and hang tags.
The completed tent is nowthe company warehouses in e
can build what we envision, a nd do so at the level of
we own and operate our own, ISO-9001: 2000 certi
facility in Estonia. We also work with a few careful
factories, but the hub of our production process is o
where we set up, inspect, and approve the tents befo
This interwoven design and manufacturing cycl
oversight, and also lets us seamlessly adopt any desi
create. Throughout the process, we are testing new
prototypes, in both high tech labs and in year-roun
are constantly reevaluating our in-line models, as w
the company take part in this development system b
what they learn from their own wilderness trips, an
collecting feedback from our retail partners and o
from all over the world.
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outdoor and indoor e
and evaluation takes plac
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types, or reviewing data
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Materials: uncompromising quality
Field testing is a crucial part of the design process and northern Sweden provides anideal place to test in a broad range of conditions. Photo: Rolf Hilleberg.
F A B R I C S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Kerlon
Denier Ripstop Nylon
g/m ||| . oz/yd
min. kg/ lbs (ISO -)
mm/ kPa (ISO )
Minimum (ISO -B)
Kerlon
Denier Ripstop Nylon
g/m ||| . oz/yd
min. kg/. lbs (ISO -)
mm/ kPa (ISO )
Minimum (ISO -B)
Kerlon SP
Denie
g/m |
min. kg
mm
Minimum
Kerlon
Denier Ripstop Nylon
g/m ||| . oz/yd
min. kg/ lbs (ISO -)
mm/ kPa (ISO )
Minimum (ISO -B)
Name:
Fabric:
Treatment:
Weight:
Tear Strength:
Hydrostatic Head:
Color Resistance
to Light:
Denier Ripstop Nylon
g/m ||| . oz/yd
Denier Ripstop Nylon
g/m ||| . oz/yd
Denier Ripstop Nylon
g/m ||| . oz/yd
Fabric:
Treatment:
Weight:
Denier Nylon
Triple-coated polyurethane
g/m ||| . oz/yd
, mm/ kPa (I SO )
Denier Nylon
Triple-coated polyurethane
g/m ||| . oz/yd
mm/ kPa (ISO )
Denier Nylon
Double-coated polyurethane
g/m ||| . oz/yd
mm/ kPa (ISO )
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Treatment:
Weight:
Hydrostatic Head:
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Coated on both sides with a total of layers of % silicone, and treated for UV resistance during dyeing and
Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
Highly puncture & abrasion resistant.
NSL poles are nearly the same diameter as t he pole section itself, so the
poles are both significantly stronger and lighter than standard-style poles.
We select the optimal pole length(s) and diameter for each tent
model, and, if necessary, we pre-bend them. 9 mm poles go into both
our Yellow Label and our Red Lab el models because, like these models
Kerlon 1000 and 1200 outer tent fabrics, they offer plenty of strength at
a very low weight. We use stronger 10 mm poles with our Black Label
tents, since these are designed to handle the most extreme conditions.
Other materialsWe choose and evaluate the other materials on our tents zippers, guy
lines, pegs, and other fittings with the same rigor we apply to fabrics
and poles.
We use YKK zippers, which we have found are the strongest and
most reliable available.
Our proprietary guy lines are a blend of super strong Vectran fibers
and polyester, uniquely interwoven so there is no sheath to separate
from the core. They are very light and strong, absorb almost no water,
and have negligible stretch.
All of our tents come with the appropriate aluminum pegs: extra ro-
bust yet quite light pegs with the Black Label tents; very light and strongpegs with the Red Label tents; and super light but still quite strong pegs
with Yellow Label models.
Smaller fittings are equally well-considered. The simple polymer line
runners will hold tenaciously even on wet or frozen cord, and yet ca n be
easily adjusted. The polymer pole clips, pole tensioner cups, the metal
ladder lock buckles on pole and peg tensioners (we use metal because
these buckles must be as strong as possible) and the adjustable peg
loops are all immune to wet and cold, and can be operated easily, even
while wearing bulky mittens.
. . . . These are the
qualities we demand from all the materials that we use, and we have
rigorous standards that every material must meet. Such materials are
almost always more expensive, but they also yield a final product that
substantially outperforms one made with even slightly lower quality
materials. It is that kind of exceptional performance that is the hallmark
of Hilleberg tents. We are also constantly testing that performance, from
the strength and durability of our fabrics and poles to the reliability of
our zippers, guy lines, line runners and fittings. We use lab tests and
field tests, and we are always seeking better material solutions.
FabricsA tents fabrics are what protects you from the elements. In a Hilleberg
tent, those fabrics must perform to exacting criteria in a number of areas,
which we check in the lab, with standardized tests, as well as in the field.
Hilleberg Kerlon outer tent fabrics must meet a specific tear strength,
(see The Importance of Tear Strength on the next page), as well as a
minimum waterproofness rating, or hydrostatic head, and a minimum
color resistance to light.
While the outer tents fabric keeps the elements out, the inner tent
fabrics must serve to keep the occupants as comfortable as possible.Our inner tent fabrics are very lightweight and both air permeable and
highly breathable, so they let moisture vapor escape while keeping actual
water drops from penetrating.
Also vital to the tents performance are its floor fabrics. Ours are not
only extremely waterproof, but are also highly puncture and abrasion
resistant, and will stay flexible even in the coldest temperatures.
PolesA high performance tent must have a skeleton worthy of the strength
of its skin. We use DAC poles, because we believe they offer the kind of
superior performance that our fabrics do, and on most models, we use
the DAC Featherlite NSL poles. The section-connecting inserts on the
. It is that simple. The
stronger the fabric on your outer tent is, the less likely it is to tear because
of bad weather, rough handling, or inadvertent mistakes.
And Hillebergs Kerlon outer tent fabrics are strikingly strong. Kerlon
1800, used in our Black Label models, and Kerlon SP, used in some of
our Blue Label tents and in our tarps, have a minimum tear strength
of 18 kg/40 lbs and 15 kg/33 pounds, respectively. Kerlon 1200, found
in our Red Label collection, has a minimum tear strength of 12 kg/26.5
lbs. Even the fami lys lightest member, Kerlon 1000, used in our Yellow
Label tents, has a remarkable 10 kg/22 lb minimum tear str ength. Even
better, this strength comes in impressively low weight packages. In real
life usage in the field, that combination of strength and light weight
translates into tents that, in our opinion, outperform those made with
other fabrics.
The Silicone ConnectionIn 1975, Bo Hilleberg received a sample of a new, lighter, more water-
proof fabric. When Bo cut the edge of the sample and tried to tear it, he
couldnt. The fabric, Bo learned, was coated with silicone, rather than
the usual polyurethane. And while this new fabric was indeed very light
and waterproof, it was also exceptionally strong. It was exactly what Bohad been looking for, and our Kerlon fabrics were born.
Not all silicone-coated fabrics are created equal, however. Our Kerlon
fabrics are coated, on both sides, with a total of three layers of 100 percent
silicone. Certainly they are completely waterproof and very light, but our
process also imparts a strength to the base materia
magnitude greater than is possible with the more com
coating process. Perhaps more importantly, our co
are also far, far stronger than so-called siliconized
typically employ a coating mixture of silicone and o
This means that we can start with lighter weig
still produce outer tent materials that are stronger
case of Kerlon 1800, 1200 and SP, that are strong
so-called expedition grade, heavy duty tent mate
It also means that if your outer tent
does suffer a puncture, our high
tear strengths make it far less likely
that the puncture will develop into
a trip-ending rent.
Such high tear strength is like
insurance: It is much better to
have it and not need it than to
need it and not have it, especially
since this insurance adds no
extra weight, and increases the
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is in the details
Pole sleevesPole sleeves are integral to almost all of our tents. Weuse a denier high tenacity nylon. This material
is easily tough enough to handle the strain of polemovement when pitching or taking down the tent.We also make the sleeves wide enough to accom-modate two poles, which is a good option for themost extreme conditions. The raised profile of thesleeve makes it easy to insert the pole, and protectsthe seam against wear. And separate pole sleeveskeep the poles off the tent fabric for extra safety.
Adjustable peg attaAdjustable peg attachmentspitching precision. Pegging
they are set to their longest ping the webbing strap adds tto providing maximum stabi
ReflectorsEvery tent has multiple reflestrategically placed around tthey will catch even a small some reflective systems, odirect hit with a light beam
Black & Red Label dome tent
pole systemsOur smaller Black and Red Label all season dometents use our short pole sleeve and clip system,where a sleeve on each side of the tent holds thepole ends, and precisely placed clips secure thetent to the poles. Larger dome models employ a
combination of full sleeves, shorter sleeves andclips, and adjustable pole tensioners. This system isdesigned specifically to make pitching larger dometents simple for one person. Both systems providegreat strength and quick pitching, and both ca n ac-commodate double poles.
Guy lines & attachmGuy lines are essential for stions, so we equip every tewith continuous pole sleeveattachment points, which eveload. On dome tents using oor full sleeve plus sleeve andtachment points are designedpoles or pole crossings, addinThe cord itself is light, stronand has minimal stretch. It is ablend of polyester and Vectrliquid crystal polymer yarn tfive times stronger than stee
Adjustable pole tenFound on all Hilleberg tents wlength pole sleeves, our pooptimal tension to be appliedpole is seated in the plastic csimply pulling the webbing sthe pole cup is level with the and the back of the pole cupwall. The tensioners are easywearing big gloves or mittenshave room for dual poles.
Yellow Label pole systemOur season tents use mm poles tipped withlocking ball ends, open ended pole sleeves, and aninnovative grommeted webbing tab with an adjust-able tensioner. The pole is inserted into the sleeveand one end is secured in the grommeted tab. Thetent is then arched into shape, and the other poleend is secured in the tab. The tensioners allow youto adjust one side higher than the other to deal withrain from one direction.
Linked inner & outer tentsLinked yet separable inner and outer tents are aHilleberg hallmark. We sew heavy duty loops withtoggles onto the inner tent, and place correspondingrings along the pole lines inside the outer tent. Thetoggles can be detached and reattached very eas-ily, and the system not only allows you to use innerand outer tents separately, but also to customizeyour inner space.
SeamsWe carefully select the threand durability, and we always means that every stitch goefabric, ensuring both strengtAdditionally, our sewing majets around the needles, prefriction that could enlarge thresult is a very precise, veryremarkable durability and w
The Hilleberg difference
Spacious, bright interiorsOffer plenty of space so you can get a good nights sleep, lounge, or weather stormdays in comfort. Photo: Justine Curgenven (www.cackletv.com).
Inner & outer tents can be used separatelyDisconnect the inner and outer tents to use the inner tent alone in warm anddry conditions. Or use the outer tent alone as a group gathering spot in campor as an impromptu lunch shelter. Photo: Claudia Ngeli & Alexandre Kelle(www.zentralbiker.ch).
Roomy vestibulesProvide both gear storage and protection for the inner tent door. GT vestibules addeven more space for gear (or dogs, as seen here). Photo: Simon Walthert.
Well thought out doorsAllow full and easy access, and can be configured in multiple ways to adapt tochanging weather conditions. Photo: Royal Navy Polar Quest.
, is a major performance attribute, because
in a tent, comfort is not about luxury. Its the comprehensive measure of
a tents overall performance, since it includes everything from keeping
you dry when its wet and comfortable when its warm, to how much
room there is to sort gear or move around. We achieve such comfort
by considering seemingly small things in every aspect of every tent.
We favor double wall tents not only because they offer the greatest
ventilation and breathability possibilities and overall comfort but
also because they provide the greater confidence of having two layers
of protection between you and the elements.
We link the inner and outer tents and put the poles on the outside
so that a broken pole is less likely to compromise the tents integrity,
and so that the t ent goes up in one step. That single step pitching means
you can get out of the weather quicker, and stay drier longer. It means
your inner tent stays dry when you are setting up camp in wet weather.
It also means you can quickly put up your tent during, say, a midday
break, disconnect the inner tent, and youve got a dry, roomy shelter
from wind and weather.
We make sure that all models are at least big enough for their intended
number of occupants and their gear. Our inner tents are designed with
as near vertical inner walls as possible to create the maximum usable
space and headroom without adding weight, and their doors figure
prominently in the tents ventilation system.
These considerations and those detailed here on these pages are
only some of some of the details found on our tents. Others include zipper
flaps to help protect the zipper; toggle and ring or pole clips for securing
rolled away doors in both outer and inn er tents; and pockets and either
a clothesline or loops for a clothesline in all inner tents.
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BLACK LABEL
BLUE LABEL
RED LABEL YELLOW LABEL
The Hilleberg Label System
JOur strongest, most adaptable, most
comfortable all season tents.
J Ideal for any trip, anywhere, in any
weather condition and in any season.
J The easiest to handle of all our tents,perfect for both new users out for their
first adventure and for highly experi-enced expedition teams.
JOur specialized tents, each designedand built for a specific purpose.
JCurrent Blue Label models shown atright.
JAll season tents that prioritize light
weight over absolute strength, adapt-ability and overall comfort.
J Ideal for all season trips where weight is
a priority and where the conditions maybe all but the most challenging.
J For users who dont need the strengthof Black Label models, or who are will-
ing to give up strength and comfort for
lighter weight.
JOur lightest weight tents, engineered for
warmer climates and for the snow-freemonths of the year.
J Ideal for warmer weather trips where
the lightest weight is the highest priority.
J For users who simply want the lightest
weight and are willing to sacrifice com-fort and strength for that goal.
F Kerlon , our strongest, all seasonouter tent fabric.
F mm poles.
Main poles of equal length.
Outer tent goes to the ground.
Minimum of full vents.
All mesh areas can be covered completely.
F Kerlon , our lighter weight, all seasonouter tent fabric.
F mm poles.
Main poles may be different lengths tosave weight.
Outer tent goes to the ground.
Minimum of full vent.
All mesh areas can be covered completely.
F Kerlon , our lightest weight outertent fabric.
F mm poles with Lock Tips.
Main poles may be different lengths tosave weight.
Outer tent does not go all the way to theground.
Venting incorporated into design.
Mesh areas cannot be covered.
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Ultralight, minimalistsingle wall shelter
All season, modular,dome group tent
Very light, all season,yurt-style group tent
Black & Red Label construction
Yellow Label construction
covers every season, every situatTHE HILLEBERG LABEL SYSTEM divides our tents in
one of four categories, or Labels, Black, Red, Yellow
or Blue, each representing a performance range based
on materials, construction or both. This grouping makes
it straightforward to see the differences
and so makes selecting the right Hillebe
much easier.
The tents above are representative of each Label: every model in each Lab el has all the same characteristi cs that are listed here. We chose these models to show the diff erences between theLabels because they are, in many ways, each Labels version of the same tent.
In our all season, Black and Red Label models, the outer tent goes all the way tothe ground, and there is at least one main vent placed high up (two on Black Labelmodels), to allow rising warm, moist air to escape upward even if the tent is pitchedin dense grass, or sand, or dug down into snow. The vents are fully adjustable frominside or outside the tent, and the inner tent doors have no-see-um mesh panelscovered with zipper-adjustable fabric panels. As a result, Black and Red Labelmodels work well in all seasons.
Since our Yellow Label tents are not meant to handle snowy conditions, theirouter tents do not go all the way to ground, thus incorporating ventilation directlyinto their construction. In addition, large mesh panels, which cannot be covered,encourage constant air circulation. Part of the outer tent walls are also designed toroll back and expose the mesh for even more air flow. Yellow Label tents functionbest in warmer and/or snow free conditions.
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Choosing the right Hilleberg tent
Linked inner &outer tents
Kerlon outer tent
Kerlon outer tent
Kerlon outer tent
Kerlon SP outer tent
All season construction
season construction
Tunnel design
Dome design
selfsupporting*
freestanding*
Other design
Number of occupantsEntrances
Vestibules
Extended vestibule
Modular components
Pole diameter (mm) & number
Allseasonconstruction: outertentwalls extendtotheground andmeshareas arebacked
withadjustablefabricpanels.
seasonconstruction:outertent wallsdonot extendtothegroundand meshareas
havenobackingfabricpanels.
*Vestibulesonself-supportingtentsneedtobepeggedout.Vestibulesonfreestanding
modelsdonotrequirepegging.
R TheRajdisa singlewallshelter.Both thewallsand floorareKerlon.
Whileprotectiveenoughforallseasonuse,it isa minimalistshelter,and is
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packageoftwommpolesisalsoavailable.Ratherthantruevestibules,it
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, but there is a right tent for you.
Choosing that right tent is less about what you do on your adventures
climbing, hiking, hunting, sea kayaking, bicycle or motorcycle touring
and so on than it is about determining what your tent needs to be able
to do on those adventures. We advocate that you establish when, where,
and how you will most oen use your tent as well as any specific features
or performance attributes that are important to you, and that you assess
your general level of experience and confidence in your backcountry skills.
With this information, you can then determine the tent (or tents) with the
most suitable qualities for your needs.
Where & when you travelIn general, the more demanding the terrain and/or the weather you are
likely to encounter, the more advisable it is to have a more robust tent. The
stresses on a tent in the protected, forested terrain of the Southeastern
United States during the summer are very different than those in the
exposed expanses of Greenland in nearly a ny season. Typically, the more
exposed the terrain, the more severe the weather can become, in all seasons.
And while exposed certainly includes high peaks such as the Alps, the
Himalayas and the like, it also means almost any terrain where there is
little to mitigate fierce extremes in weather. The oen windy mountainsof Scandinavia, the windswept uplands and h igh deserts of the United
States, and the moors of the British Isles all fully qualify as exposed.
So, too, do most deserts the Gobi, the Sahara, t he Sonoran, among oth-
ers whose notoriously bad weather and sandy, gritt y environment puts
enormous strain on a tent. Add snow a nd ice to exposed think storms
in the mountains or high plains, or glacier travel in any weather and the
demands on your tent also increase significantly.
And the more remote your trips the farther you are away from the
possibility of fabric and zipper repair the higher safety margin you need
and the more durable your tents materials should be made of.
Such conditions and situations call for an all season tent, and for the
greatest durability and comfort and for extended trips in exposed terrain
AND snow use, heavy or prolonged desert use, and the like our Black Label
models are the best possible choice. These tents were created specifically
for handling the most challenging conditions, and their stronger materials
provide welcome extra insurance. And Black Label tents offer the most
versatility in any condition, from the most challenging to the mildest.
If, however, you are an all season traveler whose trips are less demand-
ing, but that may include some challenging terrain and weather, then our
Red Label tents are an excellent choice. And if you go out almost exclusively
in protected terrain, in warmer locales, or during the snow free parts of
the year, then our lightest weight, Yellow Label tents are good options.
How you travelDo you tend towards mobile journeys, where you ta ke down and pitch
the tent every day anything from extreme, long distance expeditions and
long distance hikes to short overnight trips close to home or do you take
short trips out of a base camp? Our tunnel tents offer outstanding space
to weight ratios, and so are well-suited to travelers who carry ever ything
all the time. For treks in the warmer seasons long distance or otherwise
our very lightweight, airy, Yellow Label models are superb, while fortrips where snow or other kinds of challenging weather conditions are
likely, our Red Label models are a better choice. For more demanding
expeditions, especially in harsh conditions a Greenland crossing, a high
mountain ski traverse, or a long hike in remote high country our Black
Label models are ideal.
Those who establish a base camp mountaineers, high mountain
hunters and the like and do shorter trips from there, oen value a tents
static strength the ability to handle snow loading when le unattended,
for instance over other considerations. Our Black Label dome models
afford tremendous static load capabilities, and so excel as base camp tents.
Whats important to youIt is vital that any features or performance qualities that are important
to you are included in your selection process. You may place a premium
on light weight although getting trapped by that can be ill-advised (see
the lowest weight misconception below) or you may favor maximum
strength or extra comfort. You may prefer to share your shelter or go it
alone. Here are some of the factors you should consider:
: Black Label tents offer the most comfort, but
irrespective of the Label category, another option is to go up a size: a
Hilleberg 3 person tent has r oom enough for three people and their gear,
but it is very comfortable for two, with very little weight penalty.
:Some users simply prefer one type
over another, but each has its advantage. Our tunnel tents offer lighter
weight and more usable space. Our dome tents provide better static load
stability and can be a better choice in tough pitching conditions, but at
the price of greater weight.
- : We distinguish between
self supporting tents, where the vestibules need to be pegged out, and
free standing models, which have integrated vestibules and require no
pegging for pitching. The latter are oen better choices where there are
limited pitching possibilities, such as rock slabs and gr avelly soil.
: Our dual door/dual vestibule tents offer
greater convenience, more storage, and, in some cases, more venting op-
tions. Taller people oen find them more comfortable, since a two doorinner tent has more usable space. The downside: extra weight.
Self assessmentMany experienced users take super light gear into the backcountry all the
time, with great success. They make this choice on purpose, knowing that
they are giving up security, comfort and durability and t hey oen do it
Choosing the right tent for how you go into the backcountry will enhance all your adven-tures. Photo: Sonnet Ludwig.The lightest weight misconception
In choosing a tent, there are a few important truths. One is that while low
weight is clearly a big factor, selecting a tent or shelter solely because it is
the lightest in weight is rarely the best course. Another is that the lighter the
weight, the lighter the materials; and the lighter the materials, the less strength,
UV resistance and durability the tent offers. Also, the lighter the tent, the less
features it will have and so, consequently, the less comfort it will offer and
possibly the less security it will give you in adverse conditions.
If you need maximum strength for dealing with situations you will en-
counter, then you need it, and weight should become less of a priority. In any
situation, a simple tarp or a shelter such as our Blue Label Rajd is easily the
lightest solution, and many people use them quite successfully. But there is
a decided sacrifice in comfort, in resisting condensation, in durability, and in
simple strength. Riding out truly bad weather with such minimalist protection
can be miserable, if not downright dangerous. That is why, in all of our Label
categories, we have tried to find the best balance of strength and light weight
for their intended performance range.
Rather than basing your decision on the weight of the tent, look instead
at everything you carry, and calculate what the REAL relative weight of a
tent is. For instance, for people, a Keron , which weighs . kg ( lbs oz),
equates to only . kg ( lbs oz) per person, which is light by any account.
Alternatively, two Nallo s weigh . kg ( lbs oz), and are neither as strong
nor as roomy for the weight as the Keron. Even for people, the Keron
weights just over . kg ( lbs oz) per person, still an impressively low weight,
especially given the comfort and security the Keron offers.
Our strongest, most adaptable,
season tents.All season tents that prioritize lightstrength, adaptability and overall c
Our lightest weight tents, engineereand for the snow-free months of th
Our specialized tents, each desispecific purpose.
precisely for the challenge. This is not the norm, an
have to do this in order to get more enjoyment from yo
In fact, many would argue that doing so actually take
of the wilderness experience. Either way, only you can
you are sacrificing strength and security for weigh
most minimal shelter you can. In general, the less e
the better off you are with a stronger, more comforta
when in doubt, choose one Label category above
need. We oen recommend Black Label models to n
users, rather than Red or Yellow Label ones, simply
tents are the most comfortable, the easiest to use, a
security. For the same reason, we recommend them
enced users, as well, since these adventurers oen p
the most demanding places and weather.
Only you can decide whats best for you. Below
chart showing the features of each model in all the La
have any questions, please contact us via our website
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LACK LABEL
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OUR MOST VERSATILE TENTS, Black
Label models will handle any terrain or
weather condition, from the mildest to themost demanding. Their simplicity, ease of
use, and comfort make them perfect notonly for any trip in any season, but also
for general use in less challenging situ-ations, and for less experienced users.
Their strength, stability, and roominess,meanwhile, make them the best choice
for long term, demanding, all season use inthe harshest conditions exposed and/or
above tree line terrain, continuous heavy
snow conditions, high-grit environmentslike deserts, beaches, and playas, and
the like. Their extra durability increaseslongevity, and reduces the risk of prob-
lems, especially on longer adventures inremote areas, where repair opportunities
may be limited.
Black Label tents are constructed with
our strongest materials:
JOuter tent in our Kerlon fabric, with
an kg/ lb tear strength.
J mm poles.
J mm Vectran & polyester guy lines.
JOur most robust inner tent and floor
fabrics.
JHeavier duty zippers.
JY-Pegs, our strongest pegs.
Black Label tents are designed to maxi-
mize strength, ease of use and comfort
in all seasons and all conditions:
JOuter tent goes all the way to the ground
for all season protection.
JSame-length poles throughout make for
simple set up.
JMultiple vents high up offer ventilation
even if the tent is dug down into the snow.
J The interior is designed to offer the great-
est usable space.
Keron & Keron GT pg.
J Available in & person sizes
J doors/ vestibules
J Available in & person sizes
J door/ vestibule
J extended vestibule on GT version
J Extended vestibule on GT version
J person
J doors/ vestibules
J extended vestibule
J person
J doors/ vestibules
J person
J doors/ vestibules
J person
J doors/ vestibules
Nammatj & Nammatj GT pg.
Saivo pg.
Staika pg.
Saitaris pg.
Tarra pg.
Black Label tents are the best choice if you want the most comfort and gre
handling, and/or if absolute all season strength is your highest priority.
Every Black
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challenging terrain, and the
most demanding weather,
in any season.
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Gear of the Year
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Keronmeans grousein Sami, the language of the people indigenous tonor thern Scandinavia.
EveryHillebergtentcomeswithoutertent,innertent,guylineswithlinerunners,poles,pegs,stuffbagsfortent,polesandpegs,sparepolesection,repairsleeveand
instructions.
MinimumWeightreferstotheouterandinnertentsandthepolesonly.PackedWeightincludesallitemsthatcomewiththetent.
Allproductfeaturesandmeasurementvalues,includingtentweightandpolelength,mayvarysomewhatfromwhatisshowninourcatalog,otherprinteditems,andon
ourwebsite.Suchdifferencescanoccurbecauseofalterationsinthedesignandproductionprocessand/ornaturalvariationsinthematerials.
TheKeron/KeronGThas beenawarded
GearoftheYear fourtimesby theread-
ersofGermany's Outdoormagazine.
ThereadersofSwedishoutdoormaga-
zine Friluftsliv votedtheKeronmodelstheirfavorite tents.
Germanys highly regarded magazineOutdoor awarded the Keron GT itsprestigious EditorsChoiceAward .
WHEN WE FIRST I NTRODUCED THE KERO N, it quickly became the standard
tent for polar expeditions because of its superb durability and excellent wind
stability, its roomy interior, and its simplicity. These same traits have made
these tents favorites of outdoor enthusiasts of every stamp. Certainly this
includes the professionals, such as mountain guides, forest rangers, search
and rescue teams, and military special operations units.
At the same time, both the Keron and Keron GT are also excellent choices
for families, hikers and regular users anyone wanting a tent that is excep-
tionally sturdy yet relatively light in weight, that will work for any situation, and
that will handle many years of use. Indeed, the Keron and Keron GT models
Colors:GreenorRed
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for an exceptionally strongand stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JTunnel construction offers maximumspace to weight ratio and is the idealchoice for mobile journeys.
JBoth Keron and Keron GT have plenty ofroomforthestatednumberofoccupantsand their gear.
JLinked but separable inner and outertent for simultaneous pitching.
JTunnel design requires only four pegs forpitching, and the simple, single-opening,continuous sleeve and pole tensionerpole system is quick to pitch and re-markably stable.
JDual entrances and vestibules ensurethat one door can always be situated outof the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.
JOne standard and one extended vesti-bule in the Keron GT afford even moregear storage and comfort.
JAn optional footprint covers the entirearea of the outer tent, including the ves-tibules. It connects directly to the tent,and can be left attached during pitching.
JThe outer and inner tents can be usedseparately. Pitching the inner tent alone(below) requires optional pole holders(sold separately; see page ).
are admirable choices for any backcountry adventure, from demanding,
extended winter expeditions, to long or short rambles in mountains and/or
forests, to casual coastal jaunts, to relaxed overnight camping outings in your
local recreation area.
And the GT version is a fine choice for dog mushers and cycle tourers
because its extra large vestibule allows plenty of storage space for sled or bike
equipment. In fact, you can park two bicycles in the Keron GTs vestibule!
Keron & Keron GT Details
Highbathtubf loorkeeps
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andisbackedwithare
Fullno-see-um meshon innertentdoors is
coveredby azipperadjustable,fabricpanel
forall-seasoncomfort.
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pockets.
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loopedguyli nesaffixed totwin attachments
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adjustableno-see-um meshand air-permeable
snow-proofpanels,bothof whichareaccessible
frominsideoroutsidethetent.
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USAs American Alpine Institute hasgivenitscoveted GuidesChoiceAwardtofiveHillebergmodels,includingthe
Keron,declaring,Theyareperfection
indesign.
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AMMATJAMMATJ GT NAMMATJ
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Nammatjisthe Sami word fora lone mountain standingat the head of a valley.
Britainsleading outdoormagazine, TheGreatOutdoors, h astw i ce n am edth eNammatjGTBestBuy.Onereasonfor
theaward:Ifyouwantthebest,
lookno further.
BritainsAdventu re Trave l magazinehadthisto sayabouttheNammatjGT:
[O]ne of the best tents weve ever
come acrossIn a line: This tent will
outliveyou.
Germanys -Seasons magazine gavetheNammatjGTtheir StateoftheArt
award.Onlytwo otherproductshave
beensimilarly honored.
USAs Rock & Ice magazine gave theNammatjGT.stars, saying,Ifyou
wantjustone tentforeverythingyou
dothisisthetent.
Colors:GreenorRed
THE NAMMATJ AND NAMMATJ GT are the masters of both high and low
country, equally suited for a high altitude expedition or a weekend walk in the
local hills. These robust all-season , all-arounders pitch quickly and easily, can
be taken down and moved in a flash, yet are far stronger and lighter than any
other tent in their class.
Because of their superb weight to strength ratio and compact footprints,
both the Nammatj and Nammatj GT have become immensely popular with
extreme users, such as polar travelers looking to save weight, mountaineers
doing remote routes in the highest ranges, professional guides, and military
special forces teams. But these same characteristics are ju st as highly prized
by more regular users, as well: backpackers, cycle and paddle tourers, and
anyone needing maximum strength while reducing weight.
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EveryHillebergtentcomeswithoutertent,innertent,guylineswithlinerunners,poles,pegs,stuffbagsfortent,polesandpegs,sparepolesection,repairsleeveand
instructions.
MinimumWeightreferstotheouterandinnertentsandthepolesonly.PackedWeightincludesallitemsthatcomewiththetent.
Allproductfeaturesandmeasurementvalues,includingtentweightandpolelength,mayvarysomewhatfromwhatisshowninourcatalog,otherprinteditems,andon
ourwebsite.Suchdifferencescanoccurbecauseofalterationsinthedesignandproductionprocessand/ornaturalvariationsinthematerials.
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for an exceptionally strongand stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JTunnel construction offers maximumspace to weight ratio and is the idealchoice for mobile journeys.
JBoth Nammatj and Nammatj GT haveplenty of room for the stated numberof occupants and their gear.
JLinked but separable inner and outertent for simultaneous pitching.
JTunnel design requires only four pegs forpitching,and thesimple,single-opening,continuous sleeve and pole tensionerpole system is quick to pitch and re-markably stable.
JA single entrance and vestibule affordeasyaccessandplentyofstoragespace,but keep the weight very low. The Nam-matj GTs extended vestibule provideseven more storage space.
JAn optional footprint covers the entirearea of the outer tent, including thevestibule. It connects directly to the tent,and can be left attached during pitching.
JThe inner tents in both the Nammatj andNammatj GT models can be replacedwith the Nammatj Mesh Inner tents (soldseparately; see page ).
JThe outer and inner tents can be usedseparately. Pitching the inner tent alone(below) requires optional pole holders(sold separately; see page ).
Nammatj & Nammatj GT Details
Guylineson thevestibuleventhoods
and looped guy lines affixed to twin
attachmentsoneachsideofeachpole
increasestabilityinpoorconditions.
Largeflaps protectzip-
persfromtherain.
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Adjustableventsontheendsarebackedwith
adjustableno-see-ummeshandair-permeable
snow-proofpanels,bothof whichareacces-
siblefrominsideoroutsidethetent.
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floorkeepsout
groundwater.
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tom,si
aremo
Fullno-see-ummeshoninnertentdoor
iscoveredbyazipper adjustable,fabric
panelforall-seasoncomfort.
Integrated
stowage
pockets.
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affordsaccessto outertentvent,
and has a zipper-closure fabric
panelforfulladjustability
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Norways Fjell og Vidde praised the
Nammatjasa standoutin theirtestof
lightweighttents,sayingthatitofferedthebestdurability.
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cm
c
mcm
AITARIS
Saitaris
ACK LABEL
Saitaris is a steep, jagged mountain above the Arctic Circle in
SwedensSarek National Park. It meansspear shaped in Sami,
the language of the people indigenous tonor thern Scandinavia.
BECAUSE OF BOTH its tremendous strength and its spaciousness, the Saitaris
has a remarkably broad range of use. Those needing the ultimate base camp
tent such as mountaineers tackling remote, high altitude climbs and expedi-
tion travelers to the most demanding environments will find its strength and
its excellent space to weight ratio invaluable. Ski
tourers and paddle tourers alike will value both its
roomy interior and its gear-swallowing vestibules, as
well as its easy-to-pitch, self-supporting structure.
These same users will also find the Saitaris attri-
.kg/lbs oz
.kg/lbs oz
cm/in
.m2/.ft2
.m2 +.m2
ft2 + ft2
Kerlon
x,xcm
x ., x in
Y-Pegs
MinimumWeight
PackedWeight
InnerHeight
InnerTentArea
VestibuleArea
Outertentfabric
Poles(mm)
Pegs
EveryHillebergtentcomeswithoutertent,innertent,guy lines
withlinerunners,poles,pegs,stuffbagsfortent,polesandpegs,
sparepolesection,repairsleeveandinstructions.
MinimumWeightrefersto theouterand innertentsand thepolesonly.PackedWeightincludesallitemsthatcomewiththetent.
Allproductfeaturesand measurementvalues,includingtentweightandpolelength,mayvary somewhatfromwhatis showninour
catalog,other printeditems,and onourweb site.Suchdifferences
canoccur becauseofalterationsinthe designandproduction
processand/ornaturalvariationsinthematerials.
Although capable of handling the worst conditions, the Saitaris also makesa wonderfully comfortable refuge in less demanding environments. Near theNoatak River, Alaska. Photo: Angelo Brack.
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for an exceptionally strongand stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JDome construction with multiple polecrossing points provide outstandingsnow-load handling capability.
JThe Saitaris has plenty of room for occupants and their gear.
JLinked but separable inner and outertent for simultaneous pitching.
JSelf-supporting dome design requiresonlythevestibulestobepegged,andtheinnovative full sleeve plus sleeve and clippole system make for quick, easy set up.
JDual entrances ensure that one doorcan always be situated out of the windand provide flexible entry/exit options,and the one standard and one extendedvestibule afford superb gear storageand comfort.
JAn optional footprint covers the entirearea of the outer tent, including the ves-tibules. It connects directly to the tent,and can be left attached during pitching.
JThe outer and inner tents can be usedseparately. Pitching the inner tent alone(below) requires optional pole holders(sold separately; see page ).
Saitaris Details
Extendedve
cm
Extendedvest
cm
Inner tent
c
Highbathtubfloorkeeps
outgroundwater.
Integrated stowage
pockets.
Fullno-see-ummeshoninnertentdoor
iscoveredbyazipperadjustable,fabric
panelforall-seasoncomfort.
Separatevent cover
protectsopen vents
fromsnowandrain.
Adjustableroofventscanbe closedwith
snow-proofpanels,andareaccessible
frominsidethetent.
Exten
vides
great
Extendedvestibuled
ortop,andisbacke
butes perfect for less formidable adventures, such as leisurely family camping
trips to the beach or the mountains, or for car camping.
Colors:GreenorRedGuylineson thepoles,manywith attachmentloops
designed towrap aroundpoleor polecrossing
points,andon theventcoverand vestibulevent
hoods,increasestabilityinpoorconditions.
ASaitaris makesaperfect backcountryhomeosuch as here, on a ski tour f ar above the ArcticSpitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago. Photo: Sim
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n
inch inch
person
ovative, spacious and
ceptionally strong self-
pporting tent built
the toughest
nditions.
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AIVO
cm
c
mcm
Saivo
ACK LABEL
Gear of the Year
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Villmarksliv,TheNorwegian outdoormagazine,rated
theSaivo.outof.Oneofthebesttentswehave
evertested atentforlife.
Alpin,aGerman outdoormagazine,namedthe Saivo
TestWinner outoftentstested.
TwoyearsinarowtheSaivowasselectedas GearoftheYearbythereadersofthepremierGermanoutdoormagazine Outdoor.
Saivo means holy lake in Sami, the language of the people
indigenousto northern Scandinavia.
Theultimatepersonbasecamptentaspartofoneoftheultimatebasecamps,Mammuts Anniversary Base Camp on Switzerlands Jungfraujoch (m/, ft). Photo: Ren Guba.
LIKE THE SAITARIS, THE SAIVO is well-suited to a
wide array of adventures. It is the quintessential tent
for those, such as climbers and ski mountaineers
in isolated, high-mountain terrain, who will leave
their base camp unattended for extended periods
of time. At the same time, its strength and space
to weight ratio also make it a superb choice for
expedition use in demanding conditions (the Saivo
is often used by teams going to the South Pole). Ski
and paddle tourers, as well as desert travelers, have
long appreciated the Saivos spacious interior and
.kg/lbsoz
.kg/lbs oz
cm/in
.m2/ft2
x.m2
x ft2
Kerlon
xcm
x .in
Y-Pegs
MinimumWeight
PackedWeight
InnerHeight
InnerTentArea
VestibuleArea
Outertentfabric
Poles(mm)
Pegs
EveryHillebergtentcomeswithoutertent,innertent,guy lines
withlinerunners,poles,pegs,stuffbagsfortent,polesandpegs,
sparepolesection,repairsleeveandinstructions.
MinimumWeightrefersto theouterand innertentsand thepolesonly.PackedWeightincludesallitemsthatcomewiththetent.
Allproductfeaturesand measurementvalues,includingtentweightandpolelength,mayvary somewhatfromwhatis showninour
catalog,other printeditems,and onourweb site.Suchdifferences
canoccur becauseofalterationsinthe designandproduction
processand/ornaturalvariationsinthematerials.
roomy vestibules, as well as its self-supporting structure and easy-to-pitch design. Of course, all these
attributes also make the Saivo a great choice for less demanding trips, as well, whether thats a weekend
of car camping or a leisurely, week-long, base camp-oriented hiking vacation in the mountains.
Colors:GreenorRed
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for an exceptionally strongand stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JDome construction with multiple polecrossing points provide outstandingsnow-load handling capability.
JThe Saivo has plenty of room for occu-pants and their gear.
JLinked but separable inner and outertent for simultaneous pitching.
JSelf-supporting dome design requiresonlythevestibulestobepegged,andtheinnovative full sleeve plus sleeve and clippole system make for quick, easy set up.
JDual entrances and vestibules ensurethat one door can always be situated outof the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.
JAn optional footprint covers the entirearea of the outer tent, including the ves-tibules. It connects directly to the tent,and can be left attached during pitching.
JThe outer and inner tents can be usedseparately. Pitching the inner tent alone(below) requires optional pole holders(sold separately; see page ).
Saivo Details
High bathtub floor keeps out
groundwater.
Integrated stowage
pockets.
Fullno-see-ummeshoninnertentdo
zipperadjust able,fabricpanelforall-
Guylinesonthepoles,manywithattachmentloopsdesignedto
wraparoundpoleorpolecrossingpoints,andontheventcover
andvestibuleventhoods,increasestabilityinpoorconditions.
Sep
ven
Adjustableroofvents canbecl osedwithsnow-proof
panels,andareaccessiblefrominsidethetent.
Inner tentdoo
cm/
i
n
inch inch
person
premely strong three
rson self-supporting
nt that can handle any
uation in any kind of
ather.
USAsAmericanAlpineInstitutehasgivenits coveted
Guides Choice Award to five Hilleberg models,
includingthe Saivo,declaring,Theyareperfec-tionindesign.
The Saivo is an ideal choice for skiby definition, involves exposed terweather. The Stubai Alps, Austria.
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ARRA
cm
cm c
m
Tarra
ACK LABEL
TheGermanoutdoormagazineOutdoorcalledtheTarraanabsolutelyperfectgeodesictent.
Tarra Details
Colors:GreenorRed
Tarra describes asteep cliff in Sami, the language of the people
indigenousto northern Scandinavia.
MinimumWeight
PackedWeight
InnerHeight
InnerTentArea
VestibuleArea
Outertentfabric
Poles(mm)
Pegs
EveryHillebergtentcomeswithoutertent,innertent,guy lines
withlinerunners,poles,pegs,stuffbagsfortent,polesandpegs,
sparepolesection,repairsleeveandinstructions.
MinimumWeightrefersto theouterand innertentsand thepolesonly.PackedWeightincludesallitemsthatcomewiththetent.
Allproductfeaturesand measurementvalues,includingtentweightandpolelength,mayvary somewhatfromwhatis showninour
catalog,other printeditems,and onourweb site.Suchdifferences
canoccur becauseofalterationsinthe designandproduction
processand/ornaturalvariationsinthematerials.
.kg/lbs oz
.kg/lbs oz
cm/in
.m2/.ft2
x.m2
x ft2
Kerlon
xcm
x .in
Y-Pegs
THE IDEA BEHIND THE TARRA was to create a
kind of hybrid tunnel dome model, with a tunnel
tents usable roominess and the static strength
of a dome. The resulting boxy inner tent has near
vertical walls, while the four pole structure boasts
five crossing points for an exceptionally strong
structure. Like its big brothers, the person
Saitaris and person Saivo, the person Tarra is
simple to pitch, makes a fine base camp tent, and
is fully capable of taking on the most challenging
weather. So, as with the Saitaris an d Saivo, the Tarra is often the choice of mountain cl imbers, and ski or
paddle tourers. But its simplicity, strength and roominess also make it quite popular with travelers who
take extended trips in remote, rugged locales, and with backcountry walkers, especially those who enjoy
travelling in unruly conditions.
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for an exceptionally strongand stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JDome construction with multiple polecrossing points provide outstandingsnow-load handling capability.
JThe Tarra has plenty of room for oc-cupants and their gear.
JLinked but separable inner and outertent for simultaneous pitching.
JSelf-supporting dome design requiresonly the vestibules to be pegged, andthe straightforward short sleeve and clippole system make for quick, easy set up.
JDual entrances and vestibules ensurethat one door can always be situated outof the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.
JAn optional footprint covers the entirearea of the outer tent, including the ves-tibules. It connects directly to the tent,and can be left attached during pitching.
JThe outer and inner tents can be usedseparately. Pitching the inner tent alone(below)requirestheoptionalTarrapitch-ing kit (sold separately; see page ).
Guylines onthe poles,manywith attachment loops
designedtowraparoundpoleorpolecrossingpoints,and
ontheventcover,increasestabilityin poorconditions.
Highbathtubfloorkeeps
outground water.
I n te gr a te d s to wa ge p o ck et s. F ul l n o- se e- u m me sh o n i n ne r t en t d o
zipperadjust able,fabricpanelforall-
Separatevent cover
protectsopen vents
fromsnowandrain.
Adjustableroofvent canbeclosed wit
asnow-proofpanel,and isaccessib
frominsidethetent.
During her circumnavigation of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, the largestisland in the Tierra de Fuego archipelago which is notorious for its severeweather Justine Curgenven enjoyed the strength and roominess of her Tarra.Photo: Justine Curgenven (www.cackletv.com).
Inner
USAs OutdoorGearLab.com namedtheTarra TopPick
ina reviewof seasontents,praisingits fortress-likestrength,[ease of]setup,two giganticvestibules[and]
greatventilation.
i
n
inch
inch
person
r strongest two person
me tent, designed
use in the harshest,
ost demanding
nditions.
Easilystrong enoughforthe mostcTarraisalsoanexcellentchoicefosuch as here in northern Sweden.
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TAIKA
c
mcm
Summer / / & /
Staika
ACK LABEL
Staika Details
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for an exceptionally strongand stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JDome construction with multiple polecrossing points provide outstandingsnow-load handling capability.
JThe Staika has plenty of room for twooccupants and their gear.
JLinked but separable inner and outertent for simultaneous pitching.
JFully free standing dome design requiresno pegs for pitching, and the straightfor-ward short sleeve and clip pole systemmake for quick, easy set up.
JDual entrances and vestibules ensurethat one door can always be situated outof the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.
JAn optional footprint covers the entirearea of the outer tent, including the ves-tibules. It connects directly to the tent,and can be left attached during pitching.
JThe outer and inner tents can be usedseparately. Pitching the inner tent alone(below)requiresthe optionalStaika pitch-ing kit (sold separately; see page ).
Looped guylines affixedto twinattach-
mentsoneachsideof eachpoleincrease
stabilityinpoorconditions.
Highbathtubfloorkeeps
outgroundwater.
InFullno-see-ummeshoninnertentdooris
coveredbyazipper adjustable,fabricpanel
forall-seasoncomfort.
Vestibulesareintegratedintotheconstruction,
resultingina fullyfreestandingtent.
Separate vent cover protects
openventsfromsnowandrain.
Adjustableroofventscan beclosedwith
snow-proofpanels,and areaccessiblefrom
insidethetent.
Colors:GreenorRed
THE STAIKA IS ALL ABOUT SIMPLE but simple
does not by any means equate to sparse. Easy to
pitch, immensely stable, remarkably spacious, and
quite light, the Staika is an excellent go to tent for
any use where sturdy strength is the high priority.
We originally designed the Staika for paddle tourers,
who wanted a highly stable, fully free standing tent
for handling tricky pitching conditions. Since then, it
has garnered a large, loyal following amongst a wide
assortment of other adventurers: mountaineers,
polar travelers, and ski tourers find it a supremel y stable base camp tent in all conditions; bicycle tourers
love its simplicity and completely free standing construction; and even regular backpackers find great
comfort in its roominess and relatively light weight as well as in its strength and stability.
Staika means high, or pointed in Sami, the language of the
people indigenoustonorthern Scandinavia.
MinimumWeight
PackedWeight
InnerHeight
InnerTentArea
VestibuleArea
Outertentfabric
Poles(mm)
Pegs
EveryHillebergtentcomeswithoutertent,innertent,guy lines
withlinerunners,poles,pegs,stuffbagsfortent,polesandpegs,
sparepolesection,repairsleeveandinstructions.
MinimumWeightrefersto theouterand innertentsand thepolesonly.PackedWeightincludesallitemsthatcomewiththetent.
Allproductfeaturesand measurementvalues,includingtentweightandpolelength,mayvary somewhatfromwhatis showninour
catalog,other printeditems,and onourweb site.Suchdifferences
canoccur becauseofalterationsinthe designandproduction
processand/ornaturalvariationsinthematerials.
.kg/lbsoz
.kg/lbsoz
cm/in
.m2/.ft 2
x.m2
x .ft2
Kerlon
xcm
x .in
Y-Pegs
The fully free standing Staika offers welcome shelter in any situation, andperhaps especially, as here, in exposed terrain and foul weather. Photo: GeorgSichelschmidt (www.quanok.com).
TheUSAs OverlandJournal,
explaineditsEditorsChoice
award for the Staika with,youdhave a difficulttime
finding a more versatile,
comfortable,andbombproof
lightweighttent.
Inatestoftwopersontents
by the German magazineOutdoor, the Staika was
named TestWinner.
Outdoor, Germanys
topoutdoormagazine,ratedtheStaikaVery
Good,inatestin
andproclaimed itOut-
standingin.
inch
inch
person
supremely strong, ele-
ntly simple and fully
e standing dome
nt that is well-suited
any adventure.
Comfortable, roomy, and both tremStaika is perfect for Stefan Boehmthe world. Photo: Stefan Boehm (
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BjrnNerhoffvonHolderberg
RED LABEL
RED LABEL TENTS ARE BUILT for both
short and longer trips in generally less
demanding conditions in all seasons, suchas less exposed mountain terrain, forests
in both winter and summer, and the like,but where you still may encounter se-
vere situations. Their emphasis on lighterweight makes them less than ideal for
harsh environments and extended adven-tures in demanding conditions. They are,
however, quite capable of withstandingheavy storm conditions. Experienced
users sometimes choose these tents for
more demanding adventures becausethey knowingly accept the trade off of
strength for lighter weight.Red Label tents materials favor lighter
weight over absolute strength:
JOur Kerlon outer tent fabric, which
has a kg/. lb tear strength.
J mm poles.
J mm Vectran & polyester guy lines.
J Lighter weight inner tent and floor fabrics.
JSmaller guage zippers.
JV-Pegs, our lighter, but still very strong,
pegs.
Red Label tents are designed to maxi-
mize light weight while still retaining
appropriate strength, ease of use and
comfort in all conditions:
JOuter tent goes all the way to the ground
for all season protection.
JDifferent length poles in some models
reduce weight.
JAt least one vent high up for ventilation
even if the tent is dug down into the snow.
J The interior is designed to offer roomi-
ness at the lightest weight.
J person
J door/no vestibule
Unna pg.
Red Label tents are the best choice if you want general all season strength &
if light weight is your highest priority.
Kaitum & Kaitum GT pg.
J Available in & person sizes
J Available in , & person sizes
J doors/ vestibules
J extended vestibule on GT version
J door/ vestibule
J Extended vestibule on GT version
J person
J doors/ vestibules
J person
J door/ vestibule
J person
J doors/ vestibule
J person
J door/ vestibule
Nallo & Nallo GT pg.
Jannu pg.
Akto pg.
Allak pg.
Soulo pg.
Red Label te
trips in any
lighter weigh
and are quite capable of
standing up to challenging
terrain and conditions.
An Allak closeto Kylerhea, Isleof Skye ,Scotland.
An Aktoon the edge of afjord in Norway.
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D LABEL
AITUMAITUM GT
cm
cm
*
cm
KAITUM KAITUM GT
cm
KA I T U M
KA I T U M GT
Gear of the Year
1. PLATZ
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KAITUM
Kaitum Kaitum GT Kaitum Kaitum GT
BECAUSE OF THEIR T WO DOOR/TWO VES TIBULE configuration, their
lightweight yet strong materials and their construction, the Kaitum and Kaitum
GT provide a stunning balance of super light weight, overall comfort and
high strength. Backpackers gravitate toward the Kaitums light weight and
remarkable roominess, as do paddle and bicycle tourers, who also appreci-
ate its small packed size. Hunters, winter campers, ski tourers, and climbers
favor the Kaitum because of its all-season strength as well as its low weight.
And taller users will find the Kaitu ms plentiful floor space, vertical entrances,
and vertical walls a roomy pleasure. Those same users opt for the Kaitum GT
when their trips demand the increased space and flexibility the extended GT
vestibule affords: with very little weight penalty, the larger vestibule offers
considerably more space for both gear storage/sorting and food preparation.
The extended GT vestibule also has two entrances, one on the side and one
up front, on the opposite side , offering both more entry/exit options. And by
rolling back the front section of the extended vestibule, you create a ful l tent-
width covered porch deep enough to keep all but the worst weather away
from the inner tent door.
Kaitumisnamed aftera beautiful lake and riverin northern Sweden.
JKerlon outer tent fabric and mmpoles make for a very lightweight yetsupremely stable tent.
JAll season construction: outer tent wallsextendtothegroundandmeshareasarebacked with adjustable fabric panels.
JTunnel construction offers maximumspace to weight ratio and is the idealchoice for mobile journeys.
JBoth Kaitum and Kaitum GT have plentyof room for the stated number of oc-c