Bushwalk Australia

I'm comparing the choice between the Nammatj 3 and the GT version. The GT version packed weight is 700 grams heavier, but offers a deal more vestibule area. Has anyone considered both and made a decision as to which one to get?

Hey WT,

I made the choice not too long ago. I went with the standard Nammatj3.
I use it as a 2 person tent and can comfortably fit 2 packs and boots ect in the vestibule and still be able to get in and out.
I think if i were using it as more of a base-camping tent or planning long stays then i would definitely have gone with the GT. For multi-day hiking though i find the standard vestibule plenty big enough.

Cheers,

Hutchie.

How tall are you? I'm just over 185cm and have problems with condensation where the feet of my sleeping bag push the inner and outer together when there is a decent snow/wind load on the tent.

I'm 183cm.
I do get condensation on the foot of my bag in most cases. But then i've had the same problem with every 4 season tent i've used. Just seems to be a issue with big puffy bags and sloping tent designs. Id be surprised if condensation could be completely eliminated in this type of tent. It doesn't bother me enough to do anything different. Most of the time it dries before i pack my bag, one day ill probably get a sleeping bag with a DWR shell to solve the issue completely.
I have considered getting the mesh inner for the Nammatj to make it more usefully in warmer weather, this would help with condensation too.

I own both a Nammatj3 and a Soulo and can highly recommend Hilleberg as a brand, top notch tents.

I can only speak for my Nallo GTs (2,3) - I love the extended vestibule, esp for snow camping, as you not only have enough space to store gear away from being buried by overnight snow falls, but you can also dig a trench in the vestibule for sitting around and cooking out of the weather. The vestibule area is huge - almost the same as the tent.

However, generally when I go bushwalking, I take a cuban tarp to use when raining tostand under/sit under/store gear under and this is a lot lighter than the additional weight of the extended vestibule. So, like everything, it depends on your useage.

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Hutchie wrote:I'm 183cm.
I do get condensation on the foot of my bag in most cases. But then i've had the same problem with every 4 season tent i've used. Just seems to be a issue with big puffy bags and sloping tent designs. Id be surprised if condensation could be completely eliminated in this type of tent. It doesn't bother me enough to do anything different. Most of the time it dries before i pack my bag, one day ill probably get a sleeping bag with a DWR shell to solve the issue completely.
I have considered getting the mesh inner for the Nammatj to make it more usefully in warmer weather, this would help with condensation too.

I own both a Nammatj3 and a Soulo and can highly recommend Hilleberg as a brand, top notch tents.

A DWR shell will not protect the bag from condensation, you'll just have it form on the inside of the bag. I decided that the extra weight for the would be worth the dry feet of the Kaitum.

andrewa wrote:However, generally when I go bushwalking, I take a cuban tarp to use when raining tostand under/sit under/store gear under and this is a lot lighter than the additional weight of the extended vestibule. So, like everything, it depends on your useage.

Tarps are great for milder conditions. I use mine heaps too and especially on nights where the Hilleberg would drip with condensation it's an absolute godsend.

Some longer tents don't fit on tent platforms too easily if you plan on doing that type of thing.

Hi Icefest, I'm 185 cm or 6 foot on the old scale. I seem to have the wet foot end of the sleeping bag in my current tent. I'm planning some walking in Sweden/Norway - thinking this might be the right tent for me if I don't want to go ultralight. Thanks for the replies they are all very helpful.