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Wed 06 Apr, 2011 9:54 am
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
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
Re: Final Tent Decision
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 1:31 pm
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.
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.
Re: Final Tent Decision
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 3:09 pm
Should have added that use will be alpine (Tas & Mainland) but only 3 season (if that's possible)
Dave
Dave
Re: Final Tent Decision
Thu 07 Apr, 2011 11:41 am
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.
Re: Final Tent Decision
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 8:00 pm
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.
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