Bushwalk Australia

I'm almost there and the time has come to decide. I am very close to getting the Hilleberg Nalo 2 GT to replace/supplement my aging MacPac Minaret.

This forum seems very pro the Nalo's but is it strong enough. I want light weight (getting older) but it will be used more as a hike in base than pick up and move thus the large vestibule has a lot of appeal. Are there other tents that I should be considering - will be used for just one person who likes a bit of space.

Dave

Nallo will certainly be strong enough, both poles and fabric are very good.

It is a lot of tent for most non tassie users, unless you spend a lot of time in the alps. There are lighter and cheaper options out there for situations where you don't need a 4 season tent.

Should have added that use will be alpine (Tas & Mainland) but only 3 season (if that's possible)

Dave

i would suggest that at least for Tas a tent with four season capability is good insurance - no matter when you walk. I have walked 100s of occassions through all seasons and snow in Tassie and would have been fine with a good 3 season tent. But when i finally got hit it was almost summer - and even the expedition 4 season tent was feeling not so safe for a while. You can't rely too much on the calendar season in parts of Tassie.

You'll love it. I've used mine in strong winds, snow, rain, storms, etc. No problems. A lovely tent, and really easy to pitch.