Looking for suggestions on a tent for AK

[MuleyFever]

South Brooks late August/ early September. Two people (3 person tent). Plan to have a Redcliff for cooking/relaxing but looking for a more robust sleeping tent just in case. Would like to keep the price closer to $500 than $1000. I know people have weathered some good storms in the Redcliff but should something happen I would like to have a plan B.

 

[WeiserBucks]

KUIU Storm Star in that price range.

 

[Jake Larsen]

Look for a used hilleberg Nallo 2 GT


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[WeiserBucks]

Look for a used hilleberg Nallo 2 GT


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OP be wary of a tunnel tent if you haven't used one, they're not for everyone. Hille great quality though. I used a Hille Allak 2 in AK with no regrets other than expense.

 

[Jake Larsen]

OP be wary of a tunnel tent if you haven't used one, they're not for everyone. Hille great quality though. I used a Hille Allak 2 in AK with no regrets other than expense.

True that. They are bomber for wind/storms if you’re used to setting them up. Little learning curve there.


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[WeiserBucks]

True that. They are bomber for wind/storms if you’re used to setting them up. Little learning curve there.


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I han no issue setting em up, just got sick of all the gymnastics getting in and out of em.

 

[MuleyFever]

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KUIU Storm Star in that price range.

I was looking at the 3 person Mountain Star for the room. Probably want at least a 3 person for 2 people.

 

[Jake Larsen]

I han no issue setting em up, just got sick of all the gymnastics getting in and out of em.

Also that. Definitely trading some comfort for the weight/strength ratio of the design. Sounds like OP has a comfortable option for non bad weather though. Might be a good trade off for the non primary shelter


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[WeiserBucks]

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I was looking at the 3 person Mountain Star for the room. Probably want at least a 3 person for 2 people.

Might be fine, never seen one.

 

[450]

I have used Cabela’s Guide tents(4 and 8 man) in the Brook’s range and never had a problem. The weather can get crappy and stay crappy for several days up there. I have lived in Fairbanks and hunted the North Slope for almost 30 years.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’ve spent some nasty nights in my hilleberg allak. Not really a backpacking tent though.

 

[WeiserBucks]

@MuleyFever Hille Allak just posted in the classifieds. You won't find a better SHTF tent at that price.

 

[Mojave]

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Had one of these when they were $1800. It disappeared on a move years ago.

Made a hell of a camp and we used a stove in it. Was pretty bomb proof in Wyoming. Would be a great Alaska tent if you could get one at a better price.

 

[KChunter71]

Hilleberg for me Nallo 2 GT. Sleep one in the tipi and one in the nallo.

 

[FranklinBluth]

Hunted this area this past fall. We used a cheap tipi with wood stove (OneTigris) for drying gear/hanging out in and a Kuiu 3 man Mountain Star for sleeping. The Kuiu tent worked great and we had no issues - it's definitely coming with on future hunts. I run a smaller inflatable jet boat so I can't really afford the weight penalty of one of the bigger Cabelas guide tents.

I also used the Kuiu tent on a family camping trip to Seward this past summer and it blew pretty good one of the nights - tent held up fine.