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New 1 man tent, witch one?

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PostedDec 21, 2016 at 5:11 am

 

Hello all.

Thanks for a great forum, sorry to say I do not wright so much here, just keep asking about things….

Maybe one day, I will be able to help someone out.

But, here goes.

I am the happy, very happy, owner of the Hilleberg Keron 3. So far I have used it 16 nights these summer/fall, alone and with family. A bit small when the two 3 year old girls are with mom and me, but we manage. All in all, a very good tent.

But, my question is about a 1 man tent.

I am going to NWT in -18, late august for a 10 day backpack hunting trip.

The Keron is to large and heavy to bring with me, so I am looking for a good strong 1 man tent, with some space….Any tip?

I am looking/thinking about the Unna, over the Soulo. It gives me a bit more space, but then no vestibule.

I did look at the red label only, can be harsh weather and I like to have a good solid tent, that is standing, when we return for a day away.

Or, is it ok to go with a yellow label tent, like the Rogen or Niak? Gives me more space, les weight, but not free standing and not so sturdy as the red label.

 

Not having a vestibule, well, I can se some drawbacks in that, but Hilleberg say I can just undo some of the inner tent and make myself a vestibule.

Ok….But, in real life, how does that work out?

 

All help is welcome.

Have a good day all.

 

Stephen M BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2016 at 8:38 am

I really likey Enan and Soulo.

Both have about the same  amount of space.

 

 

Paul Wagner BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2016 at 8:53 am

If it’s for a man, I would go for a warlock, rather than a witch…

Ross L BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2016 at 2:48 pm

VR
I used to guide in the NWT back in the early nineties. The weather in late August was generally pretty decent with the occasional frosty morning and perhaps snow but not often. Bugs are usually non existent by Aug 15. I would suggest a roomy 1+ person double wall tent with solid inner (not mesh). Something like this… http://bigskyproducts.com/big-sky-chinook-1plus-tent.aspx And remember, always tie it down securely with heavy rocks or to bushes in case the wind picks up while you are away on the mountain.

PostedDec 22, 2016 at 9:49 am

Ross L,

 

Thanks for the reply and help.

Colin M BPL Member
PostedDec 25, 2016 at 8:40 pm

I’m curious why you are looking for such a heavy tent? Is it really that windy? If it is, and it’s not bug season, why not go with a pyramid and save a ton of weight?

PostedDec 28, 2016 at 12:44 pm

As a Tarptent fanboy I nominate the Moment DW solo tent. It is light and, with the optional ripstop inner tent and crossing pole, it becomes a very good winter tent. Additionally theMoment DW can be well ventilated with two end vents and two top vents.

Yes, it looks a lot like the Hilleberg Atko but the ends of the Moment DW are mush more “wind-worthy” and will handle a snow load, unlike the Akto.

And no other similar tent offers a crossing pole, which is important for handling wind and snow loads.

Fort a bit more space and weight the Tarptent Scarp 1, with two crossing poles, is a good choice as well.

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