Your Tent Isn’t Cutting It!
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Just wondering what you think of inflatable tents such as
HEIMPLANET Original The Cave 2-3 Person Dome Tent
Good to see someone explain tunnel tents. I get some odd looks when I drag mine out for winter camps, but they are super snug and impervious to snow.
+1, I thought they were cat-toys and kid-toys
@@meljane8339In Norway we look at dome tents as kids tents.
@@DvineCupcakeAs a Norwegian, I can confirm this.
I got a tip about Hilleberg from an acquaintance last year and bought the Akto -- their smaller, somewhat less (but still very) robust 1p tent -- and have loved it. I feel absolutely confident taking that tent into the worst blizzard, and it's still light enough for summer use. Hillebergs are definitely more expensive, but for good reason: they test their tents for three years, in every condition, before releasing them, and they use a lot of special construction techniques to keep them high-performance (for example, the outer fly on my Akto only has a single seam, under the pole sleeve, so there are fewer opportunities for leaks). They put a ton of care into their tents, and it shows (fun fact: every single one of their tents is engineered to be easy to set up by one person with gloves on, because you might be in an emergency and really need to set up even a three-person tent on your own).
Highly recommended.
They also use a wind tunnel and have their staff practice setting up tents in bad weather to see if it is actually doable.
It seems so simple but is actually such a great idea that most companies don't do
Finally u bring a Scandinavian tent in the mix ;)
Ah so you finally found Hilleberg, my favorite tent maker. They are definitely worth the money, and hold their value really well too if ever one wants to sell theirs. The big difference is wind and snow loading resistance, where many of the popular North American manufacturers do not fare well. They also put the outer walls of the tent to the ground to prevent spindrift of snow into the interior, and can stay properly ventilated while doing so.
Hilleberg and similar tents like Helsport are needed here in Scandinavia year around in the mountains up north because of the winds. Even in the middle of summer there are winds that simply snap tents in half (even Hilleberg if not correctly positioned or if the wind direction change). That is what they are designed for since they are designed in Scandinavia for Scandinavia.
It is a matter of saftey to have a tent like that unless the weather forecast is REALLY stable with good weather.
Hilleberg Nallo owner here. Superb in Scottish weather. Can relax when backpacking knowing it just won't fail. A good tent is an investment.
I have 3 Hilleberg and 3 Dyneema tent among those a Durston X-Mid PRO. Ive used Hilleberg tents for 30 years both professionella and private. But... there are some things to know about the Hilleberg. Don't bye the Black lable tents, you don't need it! Most people are good with a Durston or a Hyperlight tent in winter to be honest. Because a black lable tent are made for artic expeditions. They are like bombshelters yes... but 99% of the time a normal person don't need it and the negative side is the weight. So therefore, if you are looking for a hilleberg tent, look at a red lable tent just as shown in this video.
I van talk a lot about this. I teach winter hiking and winter survival here in Sweden. So if you have any questions just shoot. So because of the wind conditions during winter in Sweden, most people use the Hilleberg tents and theres a reason for thqt of course. My recommendation for 1person would be the Soulo red lable free-standing tent (my tent weighs 2.2kg), it the lightest most versetile 4-season Hilleberg tent in there line up and it can handle anything and the worst winter weather out there! But I agree with everything said in this video. Brilliantly done
PS, in winter, use a pulk to transport your gear with skies. Mutch better then any other option. Especially if you have a heavy tent
Hey! Do you have a contact with more information? I am moving to Sweden next year and would love to take a course in winter hiking. Thanks
Nice one. The biggest shock (and misunderstanding I see) when I get my backpacking friends into mountaineering is the assumption that tents are "strong enough." As you say, they can be. But when they aren't, there are some big consequences. Until you are above treeline, exposed to 60mph gusts during a foot-per-day (or worse) snowstorm, you haven't tested a winter tent's strength requirements.
I live in Manitoba if it can survive ice fishing where you're out in the open and exposed to Highwinds and -30° or colder temperatures.. it's a safe, bet it'll survive the mountains.
I agree you get what you pay for and finding something that is strong and light where you know you're not gonna be able to get out of a tight situation easily you're paying for insurance ..
But I just use my summer tents all year round and I've never really had an issue
I was once in a three-season tent in a semi-exposed area in middle of the spring at 7,000 feet and I was kept up all night by 25-30 mph gusts blowing the tent over. So yes, having the right tent makes a big difference. We also made a bad choice of camp site selection. The scoured surface of the snow should have been our first clue.
Can’t beat the space to weight ratio of a tunnel tent for the strength they have. They are very common here in New Zealand for anyone that does more than car camping. I’ve seen plenty of these pop up freestanding tents flattened in the mountains but never had an issue with the tunnels.
To add to that Hilleberg uses silicone coated fly's which are better for UV, longevity and strength. The PE or whatever coats are used on other tents like MSR cut the cost, are easy to seal and boast unnecessarily high hydrostatic heads (tent is a short for tension in my mind, like an umbrella with no HH the tension is fundamental to the way the tent beads water,) however that coating is laminated or bonded to the nylon meaning the nylon fibers cannot open to small pin pricks and close again and the ripstop is compromised. Honestly I could write so much about this and no reviews seem to bring it up but in short Hilleberg and other companies like Back and Slingfin don't cut costs and make products that last longer.
Just wanted to say thanks for all your videos and advice. I’m 41 and did my first solo overnight. Only got down to 30 degrees and had a relaxing time listening to the coyotes. I was the only one in the entire area camping.
@scottg5515… I’d say that’s an absolute success story! Good for you - getting out there, challenging yourself and doing something new. We’re never too old to learn, grow or reinvent our manor of “play”. And your experience illustrates that perfectly. 👍
I've been researching 4 season tents and the big agnes expedition is on my list, I have the summer version of it and LOVE it. Looked at teh Hillebergs as well, but just can't quantify it. I am working on a way to add my trekking poles to the cross bar of the big agnes similar to what the slingfin crossbow tent does to add strength.
I have a Hilleberg Saivo. I bought a set of double-poles for high wind conditions (recommended) and the footprint that goes under the tent. It packs relatively lightly for being a three person tent and two adults can easily spread out a little.
On a couple of days we were mostly confined to being inside the tent during heavy rains and thunderstorms and even set up a cooking burner under the back cupola (I call them the front and back porches). We made do with a candle lantern and a portable radio to listen to music while we read books while the winds, rain and sleet pounded down outside.
The Hilleberg Nallo is also my go-to tent for solo winter camping. It is quite heavy but has proven countless times that it can withstand high-winds and heavy snow fall. Unlike the Soulo from Hilleberg, one will have to push against the outer from within from time to time when it snows heavily to push off the snow. The Soulo is, unfortunately, way too small for me. Winter time hiking means spending quite some time in tent...
Bring a shovel and dig out your vestibule in front of the door. It makes putting on your boots much easier and it makes getting in and out of your tent easier. Build a snow wall around your tent to really bomb proof it.
My Russian Bear UP-5 tent with insulated floor and wood stove does wonders in the winter, although some backpackers complain about the 100+ pounds it all weighs. With that said the Marmot Fortress UL tent worked pretty well for me after getting a 4 inch unexpected snow.
Just googled that tent... Wowzers! How many people can share the weight... I.e. how many separate parts make up that weight? Probably overkill for my occasional trips in UK and France!
The Russian Bear tent family is not designed for backpacking. It is essentially an expedition style tent designed for extreme cold weather. I have the tent in three bags; the main tent bag is about 65 pounds, the wood stove about 35 pounds, and the insulated floor about 15 pounds. I drive it to where I’m staying whether it’s by my car or off-road vehicle.
Outstanding information thanks for sharing. Job well done.
At 68 years old, I get too cold to ski into some high altitude area here in Colorado. But when I did, it was with a North Face Expidition tent. Holds up to wind. Has a vestibule for cooking. And more.
Nice. :)
But the EXPERT level should be sleeping under the stars ... :D
Here in the UK I use Hillebergs primarily because of the crazy winds and rain we can experience all year round. They are extremely sturdy and the single pitch design is also incredibly convenient in terrible weather. I like my Big Agnes but I just wouldn’t trust it here. Nice video 👍
Six years of regular four season use on my four person Coleman, dark room tent... last summer one of the fibreglass polls split and had to be repaired with duct tape.. was still useable for a bunch of camping trips since then, but I just upgraded to some aluminum poles I bought on Amazon.
Proof that you don't need expensive gear to camp out even in winter . That Coleman has never leaked although I do regularly seal, the rain fly with silicone spray.
And since this is my first time, switching out to Amazon, aluminum poles, I bought two sets in case they break . And I still have the original fibreglass poles, even the one with all the duct tape on it..
I am looking at making a skirt for my nature hike, one person, bike packer tent to see how it performs in the cold. previous 2 years. I've just used a large tarp over it and it's worked fine in all seasons.
For me, the difference between a summer tent, and a Fourseason tent is the size of tarp you put over it . 🤷♂️
A lesson learned about tents that use sleeves for the support poles -- the sleeves can freeze to the pole if they get wet (from condensation) dure to warmer temps during the day or when someone is inside warming up interior temps, then condensation freezes to ice over the colder night. I have had to use my hands to thaw the sleeves and free the poles so that I could take down the tent --- COLD !
EXCELLENT video on the types of tents for each season.
I made my Tarptent Moment DW into a 4 season tent by running the optional Crossing Pole UNDER the fly and securing it with shortened, double-sided Velcro straps sewn under the fly at the locations of the exterior reinforcements for this X-ing Pole. I had to shorten the X-ing Pole about 5 inches with a small pipe cutter, crushing the excess with pliers until it broke to get it off the shock ccrd. The main pole is heavier for winter and GOES THROUGH A SLEEVE on the fly. With ALL guy lines out, side and ends, and the fly staked down this tent easily withstood 35 mph steady winds and a few 50 -60 mph gusts in an extreme windstorm here in Nevada.
But my MAIN 4 season tent is the "2 1/2 person" Tarptent SCARP II. I have added a stronger main, sleeved pole and yes, placed the optional X-ing Poles UNDER the fly, securing them with the mentioned sewn-in Velcro straps and end grommets on A-shaped CF corner struts. This tent is BOMBPROOF! Both tents have 2 doors and 2 vestibules..
great video, great comment community too, thanks! I also chuckle because my grandpa grew up on the prairies and they didn't use tents as a kid, you slept in skins in the sleigh or you cut down branches and made a quinzee. but there are too many humans on planet earth now for us all to go around cutting branches off trees just to sleep. still, $1k for a tent does hurt!
Great video, check out Kuiu Mountain star 2 , just spent a 2 day Scottish storm in it, adapts to add trekking poles making it bombproof, didn't flicker with the worst Scotland storms could throw!
I've got both the mountain star and the storm star I take the storm star in winter the mountain star is 2 drafty but agree about the trekking poles I've done that in high winds in the lake District
lol. here in finland the tunnel tents are such a standard that it´s the experts that carry the lighter tents like the msr. of course the experts also know you can´t have the light tent in the fells and mountains and takes their tunnel instead but those needs are extremely rare.
also ok quality tunnel tents can be had at under 100 bucks (my 3 person helsport was 125) but if you want something lighter like the hubba hubba or tnf triarch you have to pay 500-600 bucks! that´s why they are rare and only real enthusiasts can afford them.
I really like my Alps mountaineering Tasmanian 2. It's a true 4th season tent, got it for
I had the 3 great tent one of the few left
Build up a snow wall around your tent to reduce draft, even on a lower to the ground fly. Using the natural elements to augment the benefits of your tools. Such as using pine needles to scrub our titanium cookware.
I've had a hilleberg kaitum 3 for over 7 years now and I absolutely love it. We got it right after our daughter was born, and now with three kids still would rather all cram into it than use another tent, which we have tried, and they have failed us. We are about to need more space though, I wish there was a 5 person trekking pole tent.
I have 3 mountaineering tents ….a Ferrino snowbound 2, Northface ve-25 and an alps mountaineering Tasmanian 2. These are all considered to be 4 season tents but they are not equally as capable. There are sub categories in 4 season tents….there are some that can go anywhere and like the Tasmanian above there are some made for subalpine use…..this is below the tree line trips. The subalpine 4 season tents are generally lighter and not as strong….cheers!
Gotta love the winter migration of the great Colorado aeroplane. 🤣. These gear vids suck me right into gearhead heaven. Merci.
Thank you for this! Living in and recreating in the mountain west in alpine environments I have this for your viewers: get a Hilleberg or Black Diamond or equivalent 4 season tent. They will be more expensive and somewhat heavier but you will not regret this especially if the situation turns nasty 😊
Great video! Accurate assessment for snow conditions, thanks for sharing. North Face Assault 2 is also a good option.
I'm a tarp and hammock guy, every season. In the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, USA it can get brutally cold, it might snow but that's becoming more rare and a foot would be record-setting. Torrential rain at times with high winds and tornadoes are not impossible. There are always trees to set up what you need and I haven't used a tent in forever. If I ever moved I'm sure I'd change my mind and seek out a good tent.
Some folks even camp in Hammocks in snow territory. There are some steps you need to do and can actually use the snow as a barrier against any wind. A good top quilt and bottom quilt will keep you warm and comfortable. A rain fly ( Tarp ) over the hammock sheds the snow and depending on how it's set up even blocks the wind in 360 degrees. Picture a hammock strung inside a tent without a floor as a practical way of explaining that tarp.
I think I commented for you to review Hilleberg 2-3 times 😅 So glad to see it! 😁
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Am I old school for loving my teepee hot tent? However, now I might look into a four seasons.
The vestibule in the Hilleberg GT models on snow is fantastic.
Outstanding advice and well explained. Listen to this man or suffer at your own peril.
That wind test on top of the car was awesome that made my day thank you for the scientific tests
Great vid. I have a Hilleberg Keron - so good, love it.
I'd be really curious to see a similar video to this but with hot tents (or maybe an introduction to hot tents?) Great video as always!
Just the video I needed. Currently shopping for one.
Great video, great info.
While I own a heavy 4-season tunnel tent, I prefer my much lighter single pole tipi-tents for winter. My floorless "4-person" tipi weighs a bit over two lbs with the pole and stakes. The shape shrugs off heavy winds, and the snow just piles up on the sides.
I had a flying diamond when it first came out and it seen a lot of winter weather. It did a great job
Hilleberg, Helsport, Barents Outdoor, Fjällräven are all brands that are very expensive. However, their tents offer exceptional quality and can withstand the harshest weather conditions. These tents are incredibly durable and will last for many years.
The only drawback is that they tend to be heavy and the inner tent is not free-standing, making them more suitable for cold and wet climates rather than very hot areas.
Personally, I own a relatively affordable Helsport tent that is exclusively sold through a local sports chain. Despite its more budget-friendly price, it still provides good value and quality. While it may not be on par with the expensive models, it is arguably the best tent in its price range.
Gotta love a true 4 season tent!
I winter camp in the NC mountains in a $180 Naturehike Opalus 2 all the time and it's fine. You just need proper cold weather gear. NGL, though. If it weren't for the vestibule I wouldn't do it. I wouldn't take it out in extreme winter conditions, either, because it's not designed to handle heavy snow loads, but it will survive a tropical storm just fine.
The Hilleberg is a nice tent, but it's designed for those extreme conditions most people will never experience. Unfortunately, makers and retailers have created this impression that you need a bunch of overbuilt and expensive gear like this to winter camp, and while a relative few people do, most can get by just fine in the same tent they use the rest of the year.
I live in VA and do most of my camping.in the Mid-Atlantic. What you say is certainly true here. We declare a state of emergency and close everything down if we get 12” of snow.
Hilleberg tents are made to withstand high winds, driving rain and heavy snow loads. It may be true that most of the 48 states don’t regularly get the kind of weather where that’s necessary, but it’s s a pretty narrow point of view to believe “most people will never experience those conditions”.
People who camp in the Rockies, Sierra Nevada, New England, the Adirondacks in the US in winter, and Canadians might have significant use for a tent that can handle that kind of weather. People who camp in the UK, Scandinavia and other places in northern Europe laugh at what most of us call a 3 Season tent in the US. They experience high wind and rain or snow almost the whole year.
@@jonsanford2515 Most people will not ever experience the kinds of conditions that tent was designed for. Some will, but that doesn't change the fact that most won't.
US tent brands are also fairly popular in the better part of Europe. They're just difficult to obtain for a reasonable price. Naturehike tents are even more popular while being weaker than the average MSR, Big Agnes or Nemo tent.
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Nah, Americans (or at least Americans on RUclips) have way better kit than the average Brit. Look up the OEX brand tents from Go Outdoors, or Vango tents (many of which still have fibreglass poles).
@@Ellie-rx3jt I've heard people in the UK say this before and I'm not sure I agree with it. We have the same range of price and quality, but the designs are a little different. In some specific areas, you're probably right, like backpacks maybe, but then Rab and Fjallraven clothes fly off the shelves in the USA. We have good US brands, too, but some of the Euro brands are very popular. I have a Rab Cirrus Alpine jacket and I wouldn't trade it for two Mountain Hardwears, but then I also have a pair of Mountain Hardwear pants I wouldn't trade for two pair of Fjallravens. Oddly enough, I've also heard Americans say the same thing about Europeans having better gear than Americans.
I think most of this stems not from reality, but a combination of social media marketing and people who think because something looks different or is maybe even built different that means it's better. Grass always being greener on the other side of the hill and all that.
Nice tent, albeit heavy and big to carry if backpacking compared to others. That’s the problem with a winter tent overall, though as you noted there are some other choices. Personally I don’t like 3 season plus or convertible tents as it seems like you get a bit of the worst of each…quite a bit heavier and still not really good in winter. I’m always surprised how well some 3 season tents will do if properly guyed out, but definitely use a 4 season if expecting any significant snow (not really for other seasons unless in strong winds). Speaking of snow…doesn’t look like you have very much yet. Here on the Westcoast of Canada we have very little this year so far in our mountains..maybe a base of 16cm at around 1000m. Hard on ski hills (many have only a few runs open as even making snow has been tough as so warm) and could be a real problem for fire season and water levels if it doesn’t improve.
I'd really like to see your take on the Kuiu Storm Star. I switched to the storm star after 60mph winds shredded my Marmot 3 season on Mt Rainier. The Storm Star is bombproof and under 6lbs (pretty good for a true 4 season).
Hikkeberg saitaris or Keron GT whit double poles are super good winter tents. Whit snow flaps. Also very easy to pickup during storm winds.
Most casual weekend winter backpackers will check the weather and not go out into a storm with 50+ mph winds and significant snowfall. IF you do end up in that situation you can step outside and knock the snow off your tent every few hours, so maybe ONCE over the course of the night should keep your roof from collapsing... 3 season Hubba Hubba should be FINE based on the scenario you proposed.
I have the Nallo 4 gt love it
There is not a tent in this world that is worth $1000.
I have a 2 person tunnel tent with a large vestibule (from some cheaper manufacturer) and I would barely change it to anything. It's a bit heavy at 2.4 kg IIRC, but when UK winter camping - it's awesome. Because it rains often in the mountains, you rarely get dry evening or morning, so cooking food comfortably really helps. There were couple cases, when 4 of us would make food in my tent, because others had basically no space for it. Highly recommend if traveling in places where bad weather is common
That's because there's no winter in UK!
Two of the best tunnel tents I'be owned are tje robens 2ex and the hoolie 3etc. Excellent for the weather here in the UK...even the odd snowfall 👍🌟
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Looks like a good time was had by all.
What I don't like with the Hubba tent is that it's not possible to extend the outside layer down to the ground. Sometimes you want less airflow. I have had some cold nights even in summer in Norway
Very insightful. I know that one day my Eureka Dome from 1995 will die, but it might not be before I do. That thing has been through everything.
I've been dealing with the same issues as you with low light while filming in winter. You can get rid of most of that noise in your shots or the "crawling ants" by using a plugin called "Neat Video". Also those expedition tents provide a place to take a crap when there is a major storm outside and you're stuck in the tent for multiple days.
I got the Yamaha tunnel tent it's like that for 90 bucks I also installed a stove jack on the vestable wish I could share pics on here that way I could use my wood stoves in it love the tent great tent for that price you get the tent a ground sheet and inside tent booth inside and ground sheet are removable so u can just pitch the tunnel and use it as shelter or thro some cots down and use the stove if the ground is wet
I use a One Tigris Stella in the winter and a Scaena in the other 3 seasons. Both are very durable and I've never had an issue with either plus they won't break your bank. Crazy how many people spend over $300-400 because sponsored or wealthy people told them it's the only way to go lol
Luke has your cheque in the post.
Yeah, unfortunately most of these videos are just ads shilling expensive gear
Id like to see an independent revue of big agnes single wall winter tent!
Unfortunately, I have no need for a 4-season tent out here on the East Coast. My wife and I plan to move to CO next year, so I may have to finally get my hands on one. What are your thoughts on an X-Mid Solid for a 4 season tent? I see them used in UK a bunch due to high winds they have out there. Thanks for the video Steven! Keep up the great work!
My question too. Sadly I can not attach pictures but I used X-Mid in snowy night and snow sheds off exceptionally well. Nevertheless I used a fly-only pitch in freezing temperatures.
Which orange Arcteryx jacket are you wearing in the video? Agree with your assessment (and often do). Hillebergs are incredibly well designed and built - I've had one which was rock solid for winter use, supporting snow and quiet in windy weather.
@MyLifeOutdoors I am going car camping in Ocala National Forest the end of January and the weather should be in the 40s at night and 60s during the day. It may even get a little cooler than that. My 8-year-old tent leaks not only from the top but also from the window areas. I was thinking of getting a 4 mil extra large tarp and covering the tent with it (top and even the windows) and then putting the rainfly on top of that with most likely no Gap. I would raise the tarp above the windows when it's not raining. It rains pretty much every time we go there. Is this a really bad idea? I don't think there will be trees in the spot that we're at so I can't hang it above. Should I just buy a new tent? I'd rather go the tarp route because it's so much less $ and the tent still is holding up otherwise. I'm not too concerned about the temperature during the day inside the tent. I'll have the windows open. More concerned about night time temperature and the condensation.
Car camping allows for bigger risks because you can just leave if things get bad. So if you want to try the tarp first i think you certainly can. I think the worst that can happen is condensation pooling in the floor getting things wet or freezing to the walls if it gets cold enough. That tarp won’t breathe at all so if it does rain condensation is going to be so bad it will be like you still have a leak. I’d probably get a new tent but like I said the car allows for bigger risks so if you don’t want to spend the money the tarp is worth a try.
@@MyLifeOutdoors thanks for the quick reply. I only camp once a year in the same location (Ocala) and like 6-8 person instant tents. Have any recommendations under $225? Im looking at the core 6 person instant, gazelle t4 or some cheaper brands like coleman or Ozark Trail.
@@MyLifeOutdoors I'm just wondering if it makes more sense to spend the money on a 10x15 tarp and 4 extendable tarp poles and just keep the tent that I have. Check out the video at the 4 minute and 30 second mark and please let me know your pros and cons. The only downside I see is that it takes up more space because of the guy lines. ruclips.net/video/NZvH1FBxuNo/видео.html
Mesh ==freezing.
I live somewhere very windy, not cold (typical spring/autumn temps are about 5C).
I watched your wind test and was really impressed by how well the tarp tent performed. Had written them off as a trend, but I think I'll look again.
We have shallow soil here, so self-supporting tents would do well.
Perfect.
Nice!
The Nordics did it again. Thanks for showing.
what is the base layer mesh hoodie you are using?
Thank you for showing a real heavy duty tent for once 👍XD
I really like music all the music on your videos.
'Coz I regularly tend to go to places like Scotland these years, I'll skip this Red Label series tent from them. My Tarra, a Black Label tent by Hilleberg, has been shining in October in Scotland in winds of around 80 km/h. With the guy lines fully functioning, It didn't move a tiny bit. I slept wonderfully through the storm as well as through the amber(/yellow) warning for rain. Now, 'coz it's a 2-person tent, I am very much wanting to buy a Soulo BL by Hilleberg. Unfortunately, it has been unavailable for a while now. Here's to hoping I will be able to buy one within the next 2 months!
The black labels are amazing but really quite heavy 😐
@ At least I get to survive the night and be ready for another one as well. As opposed to having a broken tent and being forced to improvise shelter or bail out completely.
@@Ikreisrond Hmmm if that's a real risk even in summer I'll have to revisit. They sold it to us specifically with that trip in mind. Thanks for the heads-up. Better now then, well, then. Maybe we can close the inner tent a bit more or something.
How do trekking pole tents do for 4 seasons from your experience?
Airplanes ✈️ 😂. That’s why i go out backpacking is to enjoy the sounds of airplanes flying overhead.
I've always used a MSR Hubba Hubba NX, or Hubba... haven't had any problems with them. Would like to get a true 4 season winter tent. Talk about newb... that stove is not a 4 season stove for many reasons. 😅😂
TARPTENT has the answers for 90% of backpackers. Yes, I'm a Tarptent fanboy, having owned 5 of them.
Tarptent avoids the ONE bad thing most tentmakers have. Namely Tarptents can be set up with INNER TENT AND FLY TOGETHER. This avoids getting the inner tent wet setting up or taking down in rain or wet snow, a BIG deal. Plus they set up 2X as fast.
Hahah, I have the Noob tent! Makes sense since I only have 1 year experience. And I don’t plan on using it in extreme Canadian winters
Only Newb if your camping with it in heavy snow fall. It’s one of my favorite tents the rest of the year
@@MyLifeOutdoors good stuff! Haha. I’ve been liking it as well. Very spacious and lightweight considering the size
The Staika from Hilleberg is better than the tunnel. Since you don’t have to think about wind changing direction during a storm.
True, but it's a bit more fussy to set up. If I have to set up my tent, alone, in a snow storm I know which one I would choose. That's why I bought a Keron 3gt.
I prefer digging a snow cave. Toasty warm!
I'd like to see you review OneTigris Stella 4-season tent. It is under $200.
I have a three person (I had a large bed hog of a dog) North Face 4 season Lower 48 tent. Living in Virginia I’ve not had any snow problems, what is snow by the way, but it has seen near hurricane force with and dumping rain but no troubles other than it’s 5 pounds heavier than my normal 3 season I carry
Big Agnes Shield , and Terra Nova tents are strong options.
How about the Sling Fin Portal tent?
Hey man i really enjoy your content, i recently bought a tent called "Robens voyager 3ex" and i cant find much information on how it performs during winter, maybe this is a bit much to ask but i would love it if you could get one and review it since you have a lot of experience and know what to look for. Thanks :)
Hey thanks for watching. I’ve never heard of it but I’ll see what I can find out
@@MyLifeOutdoors Thanks man i appreciate it!
I spent a night in my Hubba Hubba last summer in a windy site in Waterton. I got next to no sleep and I think that one night did more damage to my tent than the rest of the use it has gotten combined. It’s not great for that.
nice
They're many tents which doesn't have tunnel construction but still stand great in snow/storm.
My 1986 North Face Windy Pass geodesic dome was a fantastic winter tent, until it got stolen in CO last summer.
My parents have had a similar tent from Hilleberg and it have survived almost 20 6ears of intensive backpacking so you can say that it is really good quality of the tents
Ment years not 6ears
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It's funnier to read it as surviving 20 bears though
interesting video
Did you stay overnight while filming? Which tent did you sleep in? I used to have a Hilleberg for back in my mountaineering days. It was bomber! Now, I use my SMD Gatewood Cape tarp more than anything (2-3 seasons) 😂.
1:59 how you tested the tent i like it hahaha
You should watch the whole video: ruclips.net/video/9CcW6MwSWqY/видео.htmlsi=PMzAqHa_L8nXBAkE
Hilleberg and Fjällräven make the best tents on the planet, no question!
Has anyone tested how much warmer a tunnel tent is compared to a regular three season or four season tent?
Hilleberg are dessiged for the swedish fjäll (moutnains) and other extrem climates, i have a nallo 2 and it has workes in all situations