Extreme Wind Weather Wild Camp Hilleberg Anjan 2
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, sets up a Hilleberg Anjan 2 in extreme weather conditions with his trusty companion Petra the German Shepherd. Battling with winds in excess of 60 mph, he tells tales of Antarctic sledge dogs and Blue Peter presenters. With Nearly four decades of wild camping experience, Shamus shares his skills and knowledge on Dartmoor National Park, where he continues to live and work.
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Another great vid. Lucky man to have been on Antarctic adventures. Big thumbs up from me. More please
Andy Melling - Hi Bud - that’s a top tent right there. It really hits the sweet spot it terms of pitching, size and weight :)
good stuff yet again plus you have a top dog
Thank you 😊 and woof from Petra 🐶👍😊
Brilliant. Disclosure: Comment written before I watched the video. I just know it's going to be top class content. Thank you Seamus & Petra.
Hi Martin - that was very kind (in advance) Thank you 😊👍🐶
' caught out in an awful blow ' understatement of the day me thinks. Lovely story to end another enjoyable vid. Thankyou. Ian
Thanks Ian 😊 Believe me when I say, I certainly was understating it 😂👍😊
Impressed with how the anjan 2 held up.. Great video as usual.
Thank you 😊👍🐶
I've now watched many of your videos.
My overall impression is that your "Guided by Experience" logo is well justified.
You covey your views and skills in a concise, honest and educational manner which reach not only the more experienced but also those that aspire to same.
Good, well thought out Self videoing with Petra on the move must be difficult enough. Filming in the conditions you face must be much harder and adds another excellent skill to your bow.
You and Petra offer a refreshing relief at these times and offer a glimpse to better days ahead for us all.
Much appreciated. Thanks to you both.
Trying to catch up a little on your videos.....you two are just adorable.💖 Hugs and kisses to you both. Loved this very luxe tent of course but you and Petra just make your videos very special indeed! 🙏
Very kind indeed 😊🐶👍 Thank you 🤗
Very interesting video I really enjoyed the sharing of your experience, tents and dogs 😊
Thank you, Caroline. Much appreciated, I'm glad you enjoyed the film. I certainly had fun making it :)
Another great video mate. All the best Joe.
Thank you 😊
Dartmoor caught me out a couple of years ago. Fantastic place though and I can't wait to return
motorcycle wild camper - I hope you do come and visit again. Cream Teas and Devonian pasties are second to none :)
This tent has incredible pitching options with all that ventilation and doors.
superior class, you're very lucky to work with such a star, she's also very generous letting you get so much camera time
Thank you Alex 😊 and Petra says woof 🐶 She's keeping my feet warm as I type this 👍
Excellent comment! 👌🏿😁
Fáilte a Shéamus , aná Blair ha buachaill. Great video Sheamus , that was some test for a first pitch 😂, no back garden flaffing about 👌 Looks a strong tent with lots of space . Great video atb Antóin 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Dia duit agus go raibh maith agat. Hilleberg certainly make some robust gear 😊👍🐶
Oh my...Petra is always running! So awesome! Edit: Ow, and I get it... ;)
Haha - glad you saw the funny side :)
Agreed it’s a porch 😆 another interesting watch 👍 very clever camera work too. Lovely to see the photos of the huskies too and the stories :-)
Lauren Mccaffery - Porch, absolutely. Nice one, Lauren, you were obviously brought up proper :))
really enjoyed that and even the stories you told which i normally dont like when people side track but yours were really interesting!
Hiking With Martin - Thank you, Martin, very much appreciated :)
Artic camping may not be on one’s bucket list, but if it is here is the expert! Fascinating insights, clever camera tricks, too! Informative for serious outdoor geeks as well as highly entertaining for couch campers. Beats any TV offerings by a mile, which frankly isn’t the compliment I intended, thinking of it...Bring on more! And thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge, Shamus.
Heidi xx - as always, you’re very kind. Thank you :)
What a beautiful animal Petra is.
I LOVE those conditions. Such a great atmosphere.
Great vid mate. Thanks you. Subbed. 👍🙏
Thank you, Dominic. She is a beautiful dog, and very trusting. The wind initially was a bit of a blast, I don't think the Anjan was built to sustain that sort of weather, but it demonstrates what it can cope with at a push 👍😊🐶
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 - I think all of the Hillebergs are made to a standard to sustain pretty much anything - that's what sets them apart I guess. Just some SLIGHTLY less than others.
They are a level up, those tents. In a category of their own, in truth.
The relationship between man and dog is truly special. Many think we humans wouldn't be where we are without them and I tend to agree.
Shamus,
Finally had the chance to give the Anjan 2 a proper trial. It’s mid November and I just spent 4 nights in Death Valley National Park at a 5000 ft (1500m) altitude. ~65 F (18 C) during day, 40 F (4.5 C) during night. One day of fairly high winds. The Anjan 2 was a comfortable nest to snuggle into after sunset! Proud to have such a fine tent.
I have a Hilleberg Nallo 3 GT. Fantastic tent. Will be on Dartmoor at end of September, cant wait.
Michael - Superb! I had a Nallo 2 but prefer the Anjan for ‘packability’ - brilliant tents of a great standard.
Awesome video, and fascinating background experiences; looking forward to hearing more! You mentioned keeping your vids to sub-20 mins, but I loved the longer video as well!
THWatson - Thank you, Thanh, very much appreciated :)
Great video. Like this tent. I have the Anjan 3. Although weighing just a little bit more, it's still fine for one person to carry and is really spacious inside. A great shelter for one or two people.
interlinga - Thank you for commenting, they are great products :)
Hiya Interlinga. Yes I see the Anjan3 weighs in at only 1.9kg (I was looking at 1.7kg Niak but vestibule reportedly heavily compromised). I have a folding Brompton bike. Would it fit comfortably in the vestibule do you think without preventing easy access/cooking? It’s 55x25cm and stands 60cm tall. Cheers!
Another brilliant video. Some awesome sights and very informative. Nice to know more about Petra and what you have done.
Lisa-Jayne Fisher - Thank you Lisa, have a great weekend. :)
Great video mate
Thank you 😊👍🐶
I use a Hilleberg Unna for my winter dartmoor camping...I would suggest wotever tent you get for winter camping,is that it has plenty of room in it, I have had to spend literally 18hrs in a tent on dartmoor cos of bad weather, and having room just to move around, sit up etc is so important.... great vid as ever..ATB WJ
Wandering Jay - sound advice :)
That’s really one of the key signatures of a 4 season tent, being able to live in it.
The Unna has some great space, but with a dog the vestibule is a must for me. As you know, peeling back the inner on an Unna is a great way to make the best of the space you have.
Really enjoyed this video, my daughters and I (10 and 13) were discussing the wind and how much we would have rather been in your tent than ours as we have just got back from a couple nights camping and pitched our Vango Midas 600 Thursday and spent the night listening to the roaring of those 50mph winds as they battered our tent (along with 3 hours of lightening and rain), I lay with my legs out my bag ready to drag the girls out if it took off or collapsed but apart from all the guy ropes coming out (which I replaced at 0330) it stayed put! No sleep and a good experience for them though 😂
Enjoyed your stories too, gorgeous dogs. 😊
Suzie P - Thank you for sharing that :)
That’s a really fabulous experience that will stay with your daughters. Memories being made right there.
Thank you, Shamus
Loved this! Learned a lot and super enjoyed. Big hug to Petra, please. Watching you put up that tent in that wind reminded me of the ten summers I spent in South Dakota. Winds aplenty. I had a Eureka Expedition tent that was phenomenal. I saw many tents destroyed out there, in the wind and storms (which often included hail). That tent of mine was unscathed. The only I had to eventually replace was the sun damaged rain fly. No biggie at all.
Hi Elizabeth - Somehow I managed to miss your comment, I am very sorry, I don't know how that happened - Thank you for taking the time to post it :)
You don't see many Eureka tents about but they made some really tough gear didn't they.
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 They sure did. 🏕️
I would say that Hilleberg owes you a commission on the Anjan 2 tent I just purchased because of what I witnessed on your channel, but I actually “won” mine off of a popular auction site! The conditions I will be in will probably be less while canoe camping. I try not to do that in the wind.
Really enjoy your concern for the environment and your stories! Fantastic entertainment for these Covid-19 days!
Fantastic, Chris - let me know how you get on with it 😊👍🐶
Another good video, One tip is to leave a guy rope hanging out of the top of the tent bag and fix it to your rucksack before taking the tent out of the bag. I agree Hilleberg tents are bomb proof.
Thanks Richard, very much appreciated :)
When you go to pitch or take down your tent (especially in strong winds) it is always worth attaching a guy to your backpack 🎒 so it does not fly away 👍
Nice one :) and thank you for commenting, much appreciated.
Lovely man
Thank you 😊
Looks like cracking tent . great video well done 👍
James Out And About - Thank you very much. I wasn’t sure how it would end once full force if the wind came down... but it was a real wind shrugging structure :)
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 it looked it mate .class atb james
Another cracking video sir 👏 👌 👍
Andrew Seaborne - Thank you, Andy :)
Great video and a real natural style in front of the camera. So glad I stumbled across your channel and a definite sub from me. Hoping the Hille performs as expected. Petra is a stunning companion. ATB Andy
Got To Get Outdoors - Thank you, very much appreciated and ‘woof’ from Petra 👍
Great video of really windy conditions. Hilleberg suggest it's best to pitch with the higher end (doorway) into the wind rather than tail into the wind. This avoids the outer and inner being blown into contact with each other which is not great in rainy conditions. It is though amazing how well a two pole tent laughs in the face of such high winds.
Great Video 👍🏻
MKR - Thank you, very much appreciated :)
Outdoors Inspiration Love to see people outdoors with a well behaved dog👌🏻
I got 2 Long hair German Shepherds myself. Looking to buy an Allak 3 right now for our Canoe tours
MKR - That sounds absolutely fantastic - I used to take my spaniel out in my Wenonah Prospector; I loved that canoe.
I have just found your channel, and I love it! 🤗 New subscriber here.
Petra is a stunning girl, and I like the way you love dogs generally. ❤️
I'm also a Hilleberg fan, and hoping to purchase a one in the next year or two. 👍🏾
Warm regards and much respect, from New Zealand. 😊
Thank you very much, I a predicate you taking the time to watch 😊 and woof from Petra 🐶😊👍
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 ❤️ 🌳 😊
Woof back from my Nero, a labrador/border collie/NZ huntaway mix. 😊
Really enjoyed this Shamus. Reminded me of when I took my wife and young daughter wild camping on Dartmoor last year, in an Anjan 3 - we made some wonderful memories. Recently bought myself an Akto for solo adventures. Subscribed and liked 👍🏻
David H - Thanks Dave, I still have my Akto and use it - if you see my other films ‘Wild Camping with Dogs’ and ‘Wet Dartmoor Wild Camp’ .... but it was after the ‘wet event’ that I decided on a alternative for this winter. It’s a testament to the Akto that I can camp in it with a GSD, but I want some space to dry out form time to time.
Thanks for commenting, much appreciated :)
I’ll definitely check out your other videos 👍🏻 I can understand you wanting a bit more room though, especially in winter with a dog. The Akto is a great shelter but I imagine it was pretty tight with Petra! Did she sleep in the vestibule or in with you?
David H - he’s she’s fine in the vestibule. It’s a very spacious one and hard to beat with any other tent of that size.
Love the Husky info as we have 10 of our own, as Iv'e mentioned before. Another great video very useful, think I would look for a more shelter place to pitch!!
I want to have a dog camping with me too, so envy
Hi Kenneth... hiking without a dog would seem peculiar to me now, thank you for watching 😊👍🐶
Great video. Petra is funny 😅. I've been wanting one of those tents, but I can't hardly find one online.
She is a comical dog at times. A quick google shows that Taunton Leisure seem to have stock with free delivery.
Bloody hell mate that was windy my banshee would've definitely struggled. You've got around a bit fair play and sorry I did have to laugh like I did on the last video you say your not monetized but I had to watch around 5 adverts in this video 😂😂😂 Hopefully it won't be long till I can monetize 😁👍
Thanks for watching 😊 I had about 200 subs at the time I made the video, so I certainly wasn't monetised when it was published... 👍🐶 Things change 😂
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 And you only upload this 2 months ago well done on the subs mate😁👍
Great Vid shamus, I and maybe some of your viewers would love to see a video about your thoughts on investing in a high-quality tent or gear in general, I myself am looking into purchasing such an item but for the likes of top brands such as hilleberg It is a massive investment. thanks keep posting!
Owen Williams - Thanks, Owen, I think you’re right. I need to start doing the ‘gear thing’ and I will, very shortly 😊 I plan to do some regular ‘opinions’ on general equipment... We could call them reviews, but truly they are thoughts from my perspective and what suits me.
I’ve always had quality tents, their cost has gone through the roof lately and a careful judgement had to be weighed before making a purchase. If you get it right, then you have a tent for a decade or possibly two.
Next clear chance I get, I’ll do this 👌
Thanks for commenting 😊
That is the only thing with tunnels I don’t like is the flappy ness of them, couldn’t stand that.
Geodesic all the way for me 👍
Andy Matthews - Hi Andy, in that wind, anything flaps :))) Tunnel tents take the power out of the wind through movement, like taking the power out of a sail on a boat.
Outdoors Inspiration I do agree that’s serious wind but an inner pitch first geodesic doesn’t seem half as bad.
Andy Matthews - You’ve now spiked another interest... what I’ve never done, is pitch my hex tent in wind like that. We used pyramid tents in Antarctica- I expect a well guyed hex could shrug a fair amount of wind because the volume is at the base... I’ll give it a go and let you know how it works out 👍
Is that the luxe hex peak? I have a crux x2 storm which crazy strong and a vango cuillin 300 when I’m sharing with someone both very strong.
Tunnel tents great for space and weight saving. But you don’t seem then used on Everest base camp etc
Andy Matthews - haha very true, but then you have a Sherpa to carry it to base camp.
Yes it’s the Luxe, I had a Golite Hex before that ... I have had the Crux Bomb, TN Quasar and Superlight Quasar + Hilleberg Jannu. All good designs.
I appreciate the quality of the Hilleberg line, it's given that they use top quality materials and construction. However I've never been convinced by the tunnel design- especially in winds like you experienced. A geodesic/ crossed over pole system seems to give far better support to me. I'm a big Quasar fan which I've used in horrendous conditions for many years. I'd be interested in how you find this tent copes over time.
You are absolutely right, Derek. You can't beat the stability of a geodesic, I wouldn't subject this tent to these condition normally, in fact you wouldn't be able to sleep with that about of noise. I've had both the Quasar and the Ultra Quasar - The difficulty is the gain in not only weight, but pack size for one person to carry, although I did enjoy having an opening at both ends 👍
Agree entirely. I’m on my 3rd Super Quasar, one to my son, one for a Nammatj 3GT and later a Keron 4. In the end I’m back with a Super Quasar. The noise of the tunnel tents is near unbearable. Often, I’ve wondered what’s causing the din and the cracking sound. Always near silent in a Super Quasar and the space is much more useable.
@@Super.Quasar - That was only mind last night - the 'crack' is odd... I slept in the Anjan 2 last night in 20 - 30mph winds and heavy snow at times, once the snow had settled on and around the tent it naturally muted all noise. I find the sound quite comforting, but I can understand why it would irritate other people 😊
The wind noise is far less prominent in their red/black label lines, which do not have the mentioned cut, though I do tend to bring a pair of earplugs in my Kaitum 2 in case conditions get really hairy. (Also really depends on how proficient you are at pitching the things. I've woken up from the sound from the MSR next to me trying to take off while I hadn't set up all the guy lines on the Kaitum yet).
So far I've avoided dome designs and the like as they seem to struggle to create a design in which the fly is taut all the way down to the ground, and are almost always heavier than their tunnel counterparts. Should I reconsider?
Just found this video and your channel. Big thumbs up and a sub from me. Looking forward to watching more. Cheers
Fantastic 👍 Thank you 😊
I really enjoyed this video, thank you so much for uploading. I’m going to buy my first Hilleberg next year. Still a bit undecided on which model but the Soulo looks a good bet. Beautiful dog you have too. 🙏👍 Simon
Thanks Simon - Have a look through my channel, you'll find me using a Soul as well - it's a great tent 😊👍🐶
Paul Messner swears by the Soulo. It looks like a great tent. ❤️
I am also watching the range of Hilleberg tents, with a view to purchasing one in the next year or two. 👍🏾
Haha I got the joke - Petra Hilleberg!
hehe 😂
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Haha I should have finished the vid before commenting.
I could never justify the price of a Hilleberg but I'm no inverted snob, they make great tents. I'm no tent expert but one thing I do know is we wouldn't have the tent designs we have today if it wasn't for Bo and his innovations.
Thanks for posting this. On the Hilleberg site they recommend pitching door end into the wind, primarily to prevent wind flattening the rear end fly being pushed against the inner and resulting in potential water penetration. Seems like a good idea... apart from when you would normally open the door of the porch to cook. Thoughts?
John Bunyan - That’s really interesting, they’re experts at this.
My thoughts are:
1. I’ve never pitched with a doorway into the wind with any other tent.
2. The rear may collapse a little - you can see from my video that it’s didn’t affect the inner space too much. It appears to be more aerodynamic with the lower end into the wind. I would have thought this would help with wind shedding.
3. In this country, wind often comes with heavy rain. If you vent or open a door facing the wind, then you have no ‘leeward’ shelter and your facing the precipitation.
4. With a catenary cut (lifted curve) fly sheet, a vestibule facing the wind is going to be very draughty - and with a mesh only inner door?
Mmmm, they’re the experts... but it’s not for me. 😊
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Yeah, I agree with all your points, with my experience I'd pitch it the way you did. Nearly as though Hilleberg are admitting fly/inner contact at the rear is an issue?... did it rain much in that wind?
John Bunyan - sorry, yes I see your point. It rained quite heavily at one point, but not prolonged. The inner didn’t wet and I think separation was maintained between inner and outer. I’ve had a Nallo 2 and always pitched it this way without it wetting.
I also have an Akto and would agree that the two skins ‘compress’ and meet at the windward end - that’s a 4 season tent... by opening the fly vent, air enters and creates a gap between the two layers.
If Hilleberg have ‘a problem’ I would suggest that it’s one of transparency and honesty (and knowledge of their products) because I’m sure all other tunnel tents would potentially have the same issue, it’s just Hilleberg say it out loud 😊
I bought a crux tent about 12 years ago, pitched it and realised that the rear vent, as advertised, was missing. I telephoned the owner of the company who stated that the vent should be there, went and looked at some recent stock and then came back to the phone and admitted that the Chinese factory had removed one of the vents from the design and not bothered to tell him! I got a refund.
Anyway, I’m digressing - now you’ve told me this, I’m going to have to go and pitch in some really heavy wind and rain and look, I suspect that if it were prolonged then there may be a damp issue - but there’s a ‘play off’ with how much wind you can reasonably tolerate at the vestibule opening. Hilleberg have a video of pitching a tent with a wind machine, but they don’t then open an entrance or attempt to cook in the vestibule... Or for that matter try and sleep with the wind battering at the head end.
Very interesting, more ‘play time’ necessary I think 😂
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Thanks again for the very useful video. My instincts are to go for something more self-supporting, but there are plenty of videos showing tunnel tents coping with adverse conditions.
John Bunyan - If it’s a worry then it would always ‘niggle’ you. You need to go with what you’re comfortable with. I’ve had plenty of geodesic tents Terra Nova and Hilleberg were all were solid, but the penalty was weight and pack size. This Anjan just squishes down to next to no size...
The tunnel vs geodesic discussion is like apples and bananas, they’re both fruit, both nutritious, I like both, but I have to make a choice on which one I want in my packed lunch for the day 😂
Lovely video and dog mate. Do you use anything to protect the groundsheet from Petra's claws? I'm looking at just getting some 2/3 mm insulation mat (2x2) and cut it to size to protect the groundsheet and to keep help keep her warm too
Petra does have a sleep mat, but I don’t generally protect the groundsheet. She hasn’t punctured one yet 👍😊🐶
Hi, I was looking at getting this tent; the only thing putting me off is the mesh door; does the cold air not blow through the mesh? I prefer the door on the Nallo, but I don't need a 4 season tent.
Hi Shamus, Another great video, thank you! On the subject of gear, which "model" of Montane jacket is that? Looks really warm...
Hello Jack 😊 It's a Montane Featherlight jacket 👍🐶
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Brill. Thank you!
Im looking at a light(ish) tent for long distance backpacking and it has to cope with the Scottish climate.... what are your thoughts now on it after two years of using?
I would suggest 4 season use is only occasional. Spacious and light, but the catenary cut to the bottom of the fly sheet could be an issue if there is spindrift. That’s my view, others may vary 😊
Do you not run the risk of having the tent flattened when taking it down if the wind has changed direction and hitting you from the side if you first unpeg the guylines, the reverse of how you put it up?
I just take each occasion as it comes, but ultimately if there’s too much risk I sit still until the wind has died down.
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Recently bought one for cycle touring. Long ago, used a nallo when I was a hillwalker, but got the anjan 2 for it's superior ventillation. Should be able to handle anything except snow , in which case I shoudlnt be cycling in the first place.
How would you rate the ventilation when cooking in the vestibule?
Master of the understatement.You chose some serious winds to test that tent.What brand of tent pegs do you use?Many so cheap these days they bend for fun.
E J - It was a tad windy wasn’t it :)
They were the stock Hilleberg DAC Y pegs that came with the tent. They all held, but I’m not a fan of Y pegs on guy lines - they can be quite abrasive. I’ll probably swap the four guy pegs for a more rounded profile peg.
Maybe explore options for tent pegs in another post.Can you tell I am a fan of gucci kit yet?ttfn
E J - Oh yes... and the tent peg debate can take up about 6 episodes :)))(
All the best
Nice video. What 360 camera do you use, or recommend... 'Come on Petra, onwards and upwards'... It's exactly what I used to say to my best friend Daisy Labradoodle before she crossed the Rainbow Bridge in September 2019...
Hi There. I us e a GoPro Max for 360. It's very robust and waterproof so I also use it mounted on Petra's harness for PetraCam 🐶 as well. Daisy will be waiting for you on the other side of the bridge 🐶😊🐶 👍
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Thanks for that. Yes, I know Daisy will be there waiting...
Already turned to the Darked side of hilleberg
And long may you be comfortable and dry 😊🐶👍😂
And here I thought “P” Petra was going to set up the tent.
I wish 😂
@@outdoorsinspiration9284, that would be a video that would go viral. Petra, setting up the tent
@@Wondering_Fireball - If only I could mange that 😂
Very impressed with the low weight and good size of this tent. So you think it’d be suitable for winter camping in the southern UK? I notice the inner doors are mesh only; I thought it might be a bit chilly?
Hi Peter - I don't find it draughty or chilly to be honest. I really rate this tent, as long as it doesn't have to take a hammering 😊👍🐶
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 thanks for responding Shamus. I didn’t consider Hille’s Yellow Labels before but it seems that, short of heavy snow, they’re pretty much up to anything less than a major storm! I’m thinking that perhaps their free standing Niak might suit me.
@@petergilbert72 - The Niak was on my list, but the shape of the Anjan suits my needs much better. 👍
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 hmm, now thinking the Niak probably not very practical as vestibule is tiny and can’t cook in it! Having watched your video again the Anjan’s space for weight is great. Had a preference for a dome because you can pitch anywhere but I suspect that inability to pitch a tunnel tent may be more of an anxiety than reality in real life situations.
Great video shamus, what are you using for audio as it sounds great even in all that wind :)
Thank you - I use a Rode Wireless Go 👍
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 super, is yours the Go 2 or just the Go?
Oh and thanks for replying much appreciated
Was it really 60mph? Did you guess it actually measure? I am thinking of buying this tent because will go camping mostly on areas which are warm but with winds of 30 mph and a lot of rain. Do you think anjan is good good for that? It looks very very much moving in your video line it will break soon but if its 60 mph that's not bad
I don’t recall if I used an anemometer to measure wind speed that day, but I do have nearly 30 years experience as a meteorological observer, so the gusts would have been close to it. I don’t believe the Anjan is designed for that sort of punishment (and wouldn’t survive long term) to be honest, but it was fun.
Hi Shamus, I am looking for another tent, something that will cope with British winters. Problem is my budget is about 200$, can you recommend some tents you feel are good for winter around that price. I can go up a bit, cheers Jon.
Hi Jon. Thanks for asking, but I really don't do 'recommendations' My whole this is centred on "what I do, in the places that I go, with the stuff that I've got' 😊
As an aside though: Many people have found the Luxe Hex Peak v4a (from backbackinglight.co.uk) a very good 'hex tent' - it's around £194 and has a lot of living space, it has to be seam sealed - a pole is additional (£35). More guys / anchor points can be added for stability - it may be of interest 😊🐶👍
Hi Shamus, I am really curious about this ventilation design. I imagine it works wonders with a breeze going on, but have some reservations about using it in the woods where there's generally not a lot of wind. I feel like the lack of a topvent could turn this into a bit of a condensation nightmare. Any thoughts?
Loved the husky story :)
Hi there, sorry for the late reply. This tent breathes well, it has a catenary cut to the bottom of the fly, the top zip of the door can be unzipped in dry weather as well. But you're quite right, without air movement condensation can be a problem with any tent. My Hilleberg Soulo has a top vent, but I've never found top vents that helpful to be honest.
Hi Shamus - which way around would you pitch this tent vs. the wind - tail into the wind, or door into the wind? I can see advantages of both but would probably come down on the side of tail to the wind so that you can get in and out without any rain (if there is any) being driven into the entrance and because the tail end is lower. What's the expert view?
I guess the expert view is that of Hilleberg, they recommend head to wind. I understand their reasoning, because they say the fly can be pushed into contact with the inner at the rear. I’ve never personally found this and don’t really want to open a door into 50mph winds.
Does that make sense?
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 That was the way I was thinking too. Thanks
How is the anjan with wind? Specifically the high cut outer and the fully mesh door ~ I presume a lot of wind goes through the inner?
Hehe that IS a good nerd joke :D
Hehe 😂
Seamus
Could you please tell me what the harness system is that Petra uses?
Thanks
Sorry for the delay - her pack had an internal harness - it’s a Ruffwear Palisades
@@outdoorsinspiration9284 thank you
Have you see Tony Hobbs? 🤔😀😀
Not since his soaking and his underpants 😂
I don’t think Petra is buying the not for dogs label anymore.
She definitely isn't 😂
@@outdoorsinspiration9284, nope! Not even a little bit! LOL
What do u think of this tent now u have had it for a while I’ve just ordered the green version of this tent ? :)
I think it’s fabulous TBH - it’s withstood rain, snow, hail and wind. I have an Akto and Soulo as well, but the Anjan offers the compromise between space and lightweight 👍🐶😊
Great I was hoping for that answer as it being yellow label I wasn’t to sure 😅
Petra Hilleberg maybe for the tent geek joke ???
Michael that’s the one :) 😂
Way too expensive for me. I get that it's a quality tent but over 700 quid for a tunnel tent is asking too much.
Peace
It is a huge amount of money. prices seem to have gone up considerably in just the last few years 😊👍🐶
My goodness..... For that price does it come with a pop up kitchen and central heating?!!!!
*Hilleberg nerd joke
Hehe :))))