Tent advice

[roysta]

I know there are a few tenting gurus in here, so I want you to look at the link below and give a straightforward assessment of this tent.

http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/camping-a ... -tent.html

I know it's on the heavier side at 2.6kg (I'm used to carrying 1.6kg on the mainland) but I would be prepared to wear that if I thought it was a genuine 4-season job with the pole structure to hold firm in Tassie.

Thanks in advance.

[ollster]

a straightforward assessment of this tent.

It's very green.

But seriously, it's almost identical to my old Fairydown Trilogy (2-3 person) as far as pole structure goes, and I've had that in 100kph+ winds. Mind you, the tent was almost flattened, and it was a $700 tent in 1997 dollars. I've never heard of Outer Limits, looking at their products they look a bit Mickey Mouse. Actually, their tents page has "What's new for 2007!!!" on the top... I'd be reluctant to buy this stuff, considering you probably won't have any warranty judging by that. Better off saving your dollars or buying a good second hand tent.

[Bluegum Mic]

From memory outer limits is oztrails lightweight/hiking range.

[roysta]

Look, to be honest, I was very sus about it anyway.
I've been trawling through the 4 season tent situation for months.
I know there are a huge number of fans of Hilleberg tents in here, particularly the Akto and Nallo, but I'm not convinced.
I've pretty well arrived at the MSR Fury. but MSR has me suspicious as well.
Anyone want to convince me?
Remember, I'm talking worst case scenario (snow and strong wind) on the High Moor.

[sthughes]

I've got the old version of that tent, which is almost the same but the third pole goes all the way to the ground, meaning it is more stable and stronger under snow load.
I've never had it in any seriously bad weather but I think it would handle it. Having said that when I bought it they sent me the new model and I sent it back because I wasn't happy with it's stability.
The quality isn't great but nothing too bad. I have two Outer Limits tents and both have some issues, the newest one more so than the old one (very poor zips on the new one too). I have found my older one mists under very heavy rain too, though it has seen a fair bit of sun.
So basically no, unless you can pick one up under about $200 I really wouldn't buy one.

Why suspicious about MSR?

[north-north-west]

I know there are a huge number of fans of Hilleberg tents in here, particularly the Akto and Nallo, but I'm not convinced.

Why not?

[roysta]

Look I'm not criticising the Akto and Nallo, I can see how some people would go for them, but I just have this niggling in the back of the head that stops me from going for them.
I do stop short on a couple of others too.
I like the Fury and I'm probably closer to going to it than anything else.
The EV2 almost does it too, but it's single skin.
I've had just one single skin tent before, a Sierra Designs, and it was a dog.
If someone could advance a very good argument for single skin then I might head there.
Maybe the problem here is doing too much research and thinking too much, instead of just making a decision and going for it.
But, I really do want a 5 season tent that will work in Tassie and in NZ.

[ILUVSWTAS]

I know there are a huge number of fans of Hilleberg tents in here, particularly the Akto and Nallo, but I'm not convinced.

Why not?

What she said.....


Have you looked at the Soulo??

[roysta]

I did look at the Soulo and liked it, in fact it was my favourite of the Hillebergs, but the weight put me off.
I do not share tents except with my wife but she won't be doing the stuff I need the 5 season tent for.
It's a damn pity that more manufacturers aren't coming up with a 1.5 tent for mountaineering and alpine pursuits.

[roysta]

OK, on further thoughts I have come to the conclusion that the Nallo 2 is pretty good value.
I just don't know whether the price includes the inner mesh.
Does the tent work without it?

[roysta]

Just thought that I should mention that after MUCH deliberation I bought a Nallo 2.
Okay, the red colour is a worry but at least I should stand out in the Arthurs in February/March.

[Son of a Beach]

Please let us know how it goes after using it. I'll be looking for a new tent next year and I'm sure others are keen for details based on experience.

[Nuts]

Har, its Red!! No worries with a Red tent, will last for years!

[north-north-west]

Just thought that I should mention that after MUCH deliberation I bought a Nallo 2.
Okay, the red colour is a worry but at least I should stand out in the Arthurs in February/March.

Just like mine will. Unless I take the Akto. Which is also red . . .

[roysta]

I have my Nallo 2, haven't pegged it down outside yet but attached the poles etc inside.
I'm impressed, how big is this thing inside for two people and actual weight is 2.3kgs all up.
This has above the tree line written all over it.
Will get it up outside within the next week and take some overall photos with sleeping mats and packs etc in a variety of positions.