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Hillberg Nallo 2 GT?

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PostedJul 30, 2009 at 8:54 pm

Hi, I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these and was wondering what people thought of them?

Most of the use will be canoue camping in Ontario, climbing roadtrips (car camping and some hiking in) in summer and winter in the East, and hopefully a peak like Denali.

What do people think of the tent for two? Spacious? Cramped? Well vented?
Most likly this will be replacing my Rab Summit Extreem for the near future – that or I'll get a BD Firstlight.

Any thoughts?

Cheers, Rob

PostedJul 30, 2009 at 10:08 pm

Don't plan on them being spacious, width-wise, for two people…if you want space, go for the 3GT. These are four season tents and are designed to conserve body heat.

If you are thinking about Denali, you'd better go for the Nammatj instead.

Otherwise, the Nallo 2GT would meet your needs. bear in mind that the ventilation is not as good in a Nallo as some of their other models, but it's a great tent if you understand the type of conditions that it is designed for. I own a Nallo 2 and use it in the Rockies above timberline. I also use it in the winter as I get a lot of space for little weight.

Disclaimer – I'm a Hilleberg retailer

PostedJul 31, 2009 at 6:42 am

Thanks, I'm on the fence on this one. As a tent for the Rockies it looks fantastic, but I'm a little worried about space and condenstation with two people in it and wet or winter gear.
I like the space for wet weather but Ontario in the summer hits 25-30C and is humid and BUGY! – I'm a little worries that the Hillberg is going to be too warm for that kind of weather

PostedJul 31, 2009 at 7:35 am

You may want to consider a Kaitum or an Allak. Both open up to the point where there is adequate ventilation. On the Allak, it REALLY has tremendous amounts of ventilation. Go to my blog at http://www.bearriveroutfitters.com and you'll see what I mean. I have posted photos of it opened up.

PostedJul 31, 2009 at 9:14 am

I have been in the bush in Ontario in the summer and also in Alberta, the Yukon, the NWT and BC. I would not consider a Nallo for such uses and would follow Charlie's advice and get an Allak.

I actually am going to get an Integral Designs A-frame "bug tent" for this use and just rig my ID Siltarp III over it for showers. It is running about 100*F here in BC now and with high humidity, ANY actual tent is going to be pretty much a "sweatbox".

PostedJul 31, 2009 at 2:51 pm

Thanks, the apeal of the nallo was that it would make a great tent for ski tours out West but it sounds like itsgoing to be way too sweaty and warm for the east. Too bad!

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