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[DapperDan]

Ok, so I think I’ve narrowed it down and want some feedback.

Wife and I are headed to brooks range for a bou hunt next year. Fly out date is Sep 9. I have a big Agnes UL fly creek 2 but I’m thinking I may not wanna use that for Arctic circle in September. So, I think I’ve narrows it to the Nallo 2 and Nammatj 2 from Hilleberg. Will most likely get the GT version bc having a big space for boots and gear is a sure plus when you don’t have to worry about pack weight. I plan on getting more use out of it in the future and it would work well in Colorado since I don’t pack much as of now where I hunt.

So, pros and cons. Which do you recommend and why? Difference that I see is one is a bit stronger built than the other. (Not that the lesser built isn’t a bomb proof tent)

So what say you? I don’t mind spending a little extra if it’s worth it. I also like the idea of extra ventilation as well for warmer nights or condensation. (Nammatj 2)

I think we are good with sleep systems. Wife has a xtherm pad and I have an xlite. She has a zero degree Coleman and I have a 20 degree slick. I may upgrade just because her bag is bulky and rather large but she slept well in it last year with 2 nights below 20 in Colorado. And in the big Agnes tent as well.


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[Mike Islander]

I have a Nallo 2 and a Nallo 4 GT. I love the huge GT vestibule.

Unless you are actually going to be in the Arctickn January the Nallo will be more than strong enough. Saves you some weight.

 

[gelton]

No experience in Alaska but I have the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 and no chance I would take that to Alaska.

I like your train of thought on the Hilleberg but I would without a doubt consider a 3 man. Even though it's your wife and I am sure you don't mind being in close quarters, a 3 man is essentially a 2 man tent.

With the amount of dough, you are spending on the trip the increase in price between a 2 man and a 3 man would be negligible in comparison, and you can always sell it when you get back.

Also, consider that you might be tent bound for a day or several due to weather.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’m just going to say it hilleberg sort of sucks.

They are heavy, small and they collect condensation like it’s going out of style. There are a lot of tents I wish I’d bought rather than the hilleberg I got.

 

[DapperDan]

I’m just going to say it hilleberg sort of sucks.

They are heavy, small and they collect condensation like it’s going out of style. There are a lot of tents I wish I’d bought rather than the hilleberg I got.

Care to list the tents you’d rather have bought?


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[307]

Just got a Nallo 3 GT from the classifieds for a similar trip(s) in the future. Jury is still out until I have some experience in the field with it, but I set it up in my gym and I think it's perfect in terms of size and robust construction. The Hilleberg reputation only adds to my confidence.

I sold a complete SO LBO system to fund the purchase. I dont think I am a hot tent kind of guy, just never seemed worth all the extra work and weight.

Very happy to have the Nallo.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Care to list the tents you’d rather have bought?


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Sure, I’d rather have that stone glacier sky scraper or a MSR Hubba Hubba. I also like some of the tarp tent stuff but that’s sort of a different type of tent all together.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Just got a Nallo 3 GT from the classifieds for a similar trip(s) in the future. Jury is still out until I have some experience in the field with it, but I set it up in my gym and I think it's perfect in terms of size and robust construction. The Hilleberg reputation only adds to my confidence.

I sold a complete SO LBO system to fund the purchase. I dont think I am a hot tent kind of guy, just never seemed worth all the extra work and weight.

Very happy to have the Nallo.

If your short, the nallo will work, if you’re tall your feet will hit the back wall and your bag will get wet….hillebergs solution: wrap your rain jacket over your legs and feet….

I’m saying this as a hilleberg owner, they are bomb proof but I don’t find them to be particularly livable. When I got my allak I was shocked at how small it was for a 2 person tent. Once you inflate 2 sleep pads, there is ZERO room left in the tent for anything else, 100% of the gear has to go in the vestibules.

And for its small size, it’s not even light, it’s barely under 8lbs. These days it just goes on float hunts and that’s when me and my hunting partners each have our own tents.

 

[Bear_Hunter]

Warmer nights in the Brooks Range in September? haha that's funny. Regardless, condensation should be a consideration.

If money wasn't a huge issue, I'd go hilleberg if only choosing between those two options, and one with the bigger vestibule. However, for a trip like that (assuming you're doing a fly out drop off), I'd look hard at the Mountain Hardware Trango 3. Got lots of nights in various tents around the Brooks and North Slope and it's my favorite if not backpacking. It's bombproof. Plenty of ventilation options, plus I like freestanding tents. And as someone mentioned, the 3 person is really like a 2 person tent. Will a 2 work for you and the wife? Yep. But when you're socked in due to rain/fog/snow/more fog for 48 hours, which one would you (or her) rather be in?

 

[justinspicher]

Ive always looked at the Hilleberg tents but the size to weight ratio has kept me from getting one. My tipi has gone on all of my hunts instead.

 

[spike camp]

1p= 2 man tent
2p= 4 man tent
2p/wife/extended time= bigger tent

 

[DapperDan]

I appreciate all the feedback. I get that 2 person tents are more like 1. However, it’s not that roomy in my ultralight 2 man either. It’s probably less. With two pads inflated in my current temp, you can probably lay a rifle next to you and that’s it. However, we really don’t mind. And I for sure don’t.


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[DapperDan]

Warmer nights in the Brooks Range in September? haha that's funny. Regardless, condensation should be a consideration.

If money wasn't a huge issue, I'd go hilleberg if only choosing between those two options, and one with the bigger vestibule. However, for a trip like that (assuming you're doing a fly out drop off), I'd look hard at the Mountain Hardware Trango 3. Got lots of nights in various tents around the Brooks and North Slope and it's my favorite if not backpacking. It's bombproof. Plenty of ventilation options, plus I like freestanding tents. And as someone mentioned, the 3 person is really like a 2 person tent. Will a 2 work for you and the wife? Yep. But when you're socked in due to rain/fog/snow/more fog for 48 hours, which one would you (or her) rather be in?

I was referring to warmer nights in southern Colorado. Lol


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[thinhorn_AK]

I appreciate all the feedback. I get that 2 person tents are more like 1. However, it’s not that roomy in my ultralight 2 man either. It’s probably less. With two pads inflated in my current temp, you can probably lay a rifle next to you and that’s it. However, we really don’t mind. And I for sure don’t.


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In my allak, you 100% can NOT lay a rifle on the floor when 2 pads are installed, it’s actually pretty ridiculous. If it weighed half of what it does it would be fine.

 

[Rokwiia]

The difference between the Nallo 2 GT and Nallo 4 GT is 1lb 9oz. That's an additional 12oz for each of you yet you get much more room and comfort especially if you have to spend time in it during inclimate weather.

The Nallo 4 GT has 54% more interior space and 6" more of headroom.

 

[Mike Islander]

The difference between the Nallo 2 GT and Nallo 4 GT is 1lb 9oz. That's an additional 12oz for each of you yet you get much more room and comfort especially if you have to spend time in it during inclimate weather.

The Nallo 4 GT has 54% more interior space and 6" more of headroom.

Having both the Nallo 2 and Nallo 4 GT, this recommendation sounds very good to me, especially if you aren't counting grams. 20 more square feet of covered vestibule space. All your gear can be in the "GT" and you'll still have room to cook in there.

You can also climb in there out of the weather and change cloths.

 

[DEGdog]

If you don’t have to carry it you still can’t go wrong with a north face VE25 or mountain 25. I also second the Trango. These are true mountaineering tents will plenty of room. Please refrain from using this as an opportunity to attack me over north face.

 

[rclouse79]

If you don’t have to carry it you still can’t go wrong with a north face VE25 or mountain 25. I also second the Trango. These are true mountaineering tents will plenty of room. Please refrain from using this as an opportunity to attack me over north face.

You like North Face! You should be banned from this forum!!! Sorry, I couldn’t refrain.

 

[Scooter90254]

You like North Face! You should be banned from this forum!!! Sorry, I couldn’t refrain.

Haha.

I hear Abercrombie makes a tent.

 

[Truck24hr]

The wife and I have been using the Tiger Wall 3 UL Platinum for backpacking for about 6 months now. -3 pounds, roomy enough for 2.

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