A supremely strong, elegantly simple – and fully free standing – Dome Tent that is well-suited for any adventure. Because of its Kerlon 1800 outer tent material, 10 mm poles and completely free standing design, the Staika excels on any journey where absolute strength is the highest priority, and where terrain could create difficult pitching conditions. Easy to pitch and fully able to handle heavy snow loading, the Staika will serve admirably in both exposed and/or above tree line and protected terrain, year ‘round, in any and all weather conditions. And thanks to its spacious two door/two vestibule design and excellent static strength, it makes a superb base camp tent, where users will leave the tent unattended for extended periods of time.
Staika Users
The Staika is all about simple – but simple does not by any means equate to “sparse.” Easy to pitch, immensely stable, remarkably spacious, and quite light, the Staika is an excellent “go to” tent for any use where sturdy strength is the high priority. We originally designed the Staika for paddle tourers, who wanted a highly stable, fully free standing tent for handling tricky pitching conditions. Since then, it has garnered a large, loyal following amongst a wide assortment of other adventurers: mountaineers, polar travelers, and ski tourers find it a supremely stable base camp tent in all conditions; bicycle tourers love its simplicity and completely free standing construction; and even regular backpackers find great comfort in its roominess and relatively light weight as well as in its strength and stability.
The
Nallo 2 is fast becoming a favourite among camping and outdoors
enthusiasts. It’s a great offering from the popular SWEDISCH TENT MAKER HILLEBERG. Their products are used the world over and are commonly found in the
UK as well.
Hilleberg
has always offered the very best and they have not held anything back
this time either. The tent’s first and foremost bright spot is its
extra impressive space to weight ratio. The second advantage offered
by the Hilleberg Nallo is
how easy and fast it is to pitch and set up. The tunnel design tent
also offers plenty of porch space, in addition to is spacious
interior. Overall, the tent scores very well in terms of the space
and comfort it offers its occupants.
Foto: Hilleberg Nallo 3GT
Here's
a photo of the Nallo 3GT by Hilleberg. They are fantastic
tents. I always keep coming back to them. I like the
double wall exo-skeleton design concept where I can erect both the
inner and outer pieces simultaneously. I could go on and on,
but it would be better for consumers to just get their CATALOG and
study it. Bottom line, I think that Hilleberg tents are the finest built
tents out there.
About Nallo and Nallo GT
The Nallo and Nallo GT are the ideal all-around, all-season, ultralight tents. In essence, the Nallo and its extended vestibule version, the Nallo GT, are the ultralight versions of the Nammatj and Nammatj GT. They excel in any situation where the lightest possible tent is needed, but where true all season strength and reliability might be required. Both tents’ tunnel tent design and ultra light weight make them ideal for mobile adventures, where you move your tent every day. And, because of their exceptional weight to space ratio, they are perfect for long distance endeavors where light weight is a greater priority than absolute strength. Certainly, they are suitable for exposed and/or above tree line use in all seasons, but because they are built using our ultralight Kerlon 1200, 9 mm poles, and lighter gauge zippers, they do not have the same strength as their Nammatj cousins. That said, Kerlon 1200, with its 12 kilo tear strength, is an order of magnitude stronger even than most so-called “expedition grade” fabrics, and so is easily robust enough to handle adverse situations well.
Nallo & Nallo GT Users
The Nallo and Nallo GT’s salient characteristic may be their ultra light weight, but both are still fully able to handle all season, all weather adventures. This explains why these tents are the first choice of those needing the lightest weight tents that still offer all-season, all weather functionality. This includes wilderness photographers, professional climbers, hunters, and other adventurers who have to carry large amounts of gear, as well as long distance hikers, who want to get more out of carrying less. Globe-trotting trekkers often carry the Nallo, as it ensures they will have private accommodations wherever they go, and solo hikers love having near-palatial space without any real weight penalty. Families with younger children and those who hike with their dogs love the extra space – and, of course, the ultra light weight – the Nallo GT has to offer.
Gebied: Jotunheimen
(Zuid-Noorwegen) is het hoogste gebergte van
Noorwegen.Tocht(en): Besseggen
graatwandeling en beklimming Galdhøpiggen (2469 m), de twee
populairste wandelingen van Noorwegen.Navigeren: Markering
+ wandelkaart.Beste
seizoen: Midden
juni tot midden september.Overnachten: Berghutten.
Wildkamperen kan ook.
Gedetailleerde
informatie
Over
JotunheimenJotunheimen
(Zuid-Noorwegen, drie uur rijden boven Oslo) is het hoogste gebergte
van Noorwegen. Hier vind je de meeste toppen boven de 2000 meter van
Noord-Europa. Het gebied is woest, rotsig en stil (buiten het
hoogseizoen kom je er bijna niemand tegen). Jotunheimen (letterlijk
huis van de reuzen) is een nationaal park. Je vindt hier de mooiste
flora van Noorwegen en als je geluk hebt, kun je hier de veelvraat,
lynx en eland spotten.
De
twee tochten:
Besseggen graat + beklimming Galdhøpiggen
Besseggen:You’ll
never walk aloneDuur:
6-7 uur Moeilijkheidsgraad: gemiddeld, stijging 760 m. De
graat is steil en vergt enig klauterwerk, ook moet je geen last van
hoogtevrees hebben.
Galdhøpiggen
(2469 m): Het
dak van Noord-EuropaDuur:
6 uur Moeilijkheidsgraad: gemiddeld (met gids over gletsjer, 600 m
stijgen)
Besseggen
en Galdhøpiggen zijn de populairste wandelingen van Noorwegen.
Vooral op de Besseggen graat wil het wel eens druk zijn. In
Jotunheimen zijn genoeg ‘stillere’ alternatieven.
Alternatief
Besseggen:
Bukkelaegret. De tocht is 10 km lang, duurt ongeveer 5 tot 6 uur,
kent een stijging van 400 m en heeft een pittige afdaling op het eind
(als je loopt vanuit Memurubu richting Gjendebu). De uitzichten zijn,
eerlijk is eerlijk, minder spectaculair, maar je kunt er wel in je
eentje van genieten. Meer informatie vind je bij Den Norske
Turistforening (DNT), www.turistforeningen.no.
Alternatief Galdhøpiggen:
start vanuit de hut Spiterstulen (9 uur heen en terug, stijging
1400m). Lange, maar prachtige klim over hoofdzakelijk steen- en
rotsvelden. Onder de top enkele sneeuwvelden, maar je kunt in goed
weer zonder gids omhoog. Onderweg pak je ook nog de toppen mee van de
Svellnosi (2272m) en Keilhaus (2355m). Meer informatie
via www.spiterstulen.no.
NavigerenZowel
de Besseggen als Galdhøpiggen zijn voorzien van de rode ‘T’,
uitgezet door Den Norske Turistforening , DNT. Toch is het altijd
raadzaam om een goede kaart bij je te hebben in dit gebied, zie ook
Kaarten en gidsen. Beste seizoen
en geldHet
‘wandelseizoen’ in Jotunheimen loopt van midden juni tot midden
september. Ook de hutten hanteren deze openingsmaanden. In Noorwegen
betaal je met de Noorse Kroon, 1 nkr = € 0,13 (info dateert van
februari 2013).
OvernachtenDe
meeste mensen die aankomen bij Besseggen slapen de eerste nacht
inGjendesheim,
het vlaggenschip van de DNT hutten (gjendesheim.turistforeningen.no)
aan het Gjendemeer. Wij zijn daarna per boot naar Memerubu gevaren
(kijk voor vaarschema en prijzen op www.gjende.no)
en maakten vanuit daar de dagtocht over Bukkelaegret (zonder onze
bagage) om weer per boot vanuit Gjendebu terug te varen
naar Memerubu(www.memurubu.no,
geen DNT hut). Maar je kunt natuurlijk ook kiezen voor een
overnachting in Gjendebu (www.gjendebu.com).
Prijzen en slaapmogelijkheden van de DNT hutten zijn te vinden
via www.turistforeningen.no Voor
de beklimming van de Galdhøpiggen sliepen wij
in Spiterstulen(www.spiterstulen.no),
2- pk vanaf € 45 per persoon per nacht (excl ontbijt). Wildkamperen
kan natuurlijk ook (ook bij de verschillende hutten).
Vervoer
naar Jotunheimen Auto:
Jotunheimen (Gjendesheim berghut) ligt op 1655 km van Utrecht. Je
kunt met de boot over vanuit Kiel of Frederikshaven (bijvoorbeeld met
Stena Linewww.stenaline.nl of
Colorline, www.colorline.com)Vliegtuig
– KLM
vliegt dagelijks op Oslo (retour vanaf € 146), lowcoster Norwegian
air vliegt 6 x per week tussen Amsterdam en Oslo (direct of via
Kopenhagen), retour vanaf € 100Bus
en trein –
vanuit Oslo rijden er meerder malen per dag bussen en treinen
richting Otta. Vanuit daar kun je met regionale bussen naar
Gjendesheim rijden. Express bus Oslo, www.nor-way.no.
Trein (mooie rit en comfortabel, stopt ook bij vliegveld
Oslo), www.nsb.no.
Retour vanaf € 130, soms goede aanbiedingen afhankelijk van
seizoen. Regionale bussen naar plaatsen in berggebieden (eind juni
tot eind augustus), www.jvb.no. Meer
informatie vind je op www.visitnorway.com
Kaarten
en gidsenOm
te wandelen is de Cappelens
Kart CK 45 Jotunheimen een
goede reisgenoot (verkrijgbaar ter plekke, € 29,50). Anders
is Statens
Turkart Jotunheimen (€
22, 95) ook een betrouwbare metgezel. Voor meerdaagse tochten is
Outdoor, Der
Weg ist das Ziel, Norwegen (Duitstalig,
€ 13, 90) een optie.
Nuttige
sites*www.fjellnorway.com –
uitgebreide informatie over regio in het hart van Noorwegen met onder
andere Jotunheimen en Dovrefjell. *www.visitnorway.nl/wandelen –
zeer complete site waar je alles vindt wat je wilt weten over
wandelen in Noorwegen *www.visitjotunheimen.com –
algemene site over Jotunheimen *www.yr.no –
uitstekende weersite voor Noorwegen *http://www.besseggen.net/–
alles wat je moet weten over de populairste wandeling van Noorwegen
My pick for all around durable winter tent is the Hilleberg Jannu. Why? This tent has more features than my iPhone. The Jannu was designed to be the ultimate, high-altitude mountaineering assult tent. However, don’t leave it at home if you are just going out for the weekend in the hills. Moreover, looking for a strong tarp tent? This might be just for you, as the whole inner shell can come out to give you a strong 3 pole tarp tent. (for those who don’t need a tent floor)
The Jannu was conceived as the "ultimate high altitude mountaineering assault tent". I have had the chance to use and test a Jannu several times in Sweden.
A recent trip to Norrbottens län in early spring involving a 9 hour drive and 4 mile walk-in, meant that by 3am it was definitely time to get some rest. This being where features like the inner tent and fly being linked together and both going up as one means you'll appreciate the ease of pitching. This design is not often seen on mountain tents and in nasty weather helps to keep the inner tent as dry as possible. Great for typically wet, conditions, or in situations when you need to get shelter as quickly as possible.
Short pole sleeves are combined with clips on the outside of the fly - simply slide the colour coded poles into the appropriate sleeve and clip the rest of the fly on. Pitching the Jannu is when you can really feel the quality of materials used. It's almost as if each component is lubricated with Swedish massage oil; everything slides into place so easily.
Stability of the overall structure is greatly improved by multiple guying points. The poles are on the outside of the fly and strategic guying points have an extended loop that you can wrap around the pole before guying out. This is a pretty nifty feature which definitely adds to overall stability in high winds.
Internal floor space is surprisingly good in a tent that weighs comparatively little. It's certainly more spacious than expected. At 235cm long the inner tent should give enough room for even the tallest user and the internal walls are all fairly steep so usable head room is well utilised. Width is also generous and 3 people could squeeze in if need be.
The total weight of 2.9kg is extremely good for such a stable and relatively spacious tent. 1.45kg each for a party of 2 even compares well with most standard 2 man tunnel tents. The Hilleberg Nallo 2, for example, would be 1.1kg each. The Jannu's design is significantly more stable that a tunnel shape, yet its weight is very low when compared to a traditional geodesic mountain tent.
Minimising condensation build-up means generous roof vents on the inner and the fly which can be closed. The vents are backed with mesh panels to prevent insects getting in and are protected from the elements by a ‘cap' of fabric over the roof. This ‘cap' has guys to add extra stability and extends to a lip over the front door, which stops water from dripping into the tent if the inner door is open for ventilation in bad weather.
The tent seemed to ventilate best when using the roof vents in conjunction with the main door venting. The flysheet does extend all the way to the ground which increases performance, but does limit airflow between the fly and the inner. I did experience some condensation inside the tent, but no more than should be expected in a mountain tent in average conditions.
Porch size is good - there's enough space for a couple of big packs and still room left to cook. Many people find a small porch and/or entrance to the rear to be a useful feature on a mountain tent, but the omission of one on the Jannu does save a little weight, which is fine by me. The front door is actually asymmetric in shape - helping to keep one side sheltered depending on which way the wind is blowing. There are also multiple zips on the front door which makes getting in and out nice and easy.
As mentioned, with the total weight being 2.9kg, this makes the Jannu one of the lightest mountain tents out there. Both the Crux X2 Storm and Terra Nova Superlight Quasar are similar in terms of weight, but neither quite match the Jannu when it comes to internal space. Both the Crux and Terra Nova models have an extra pole on the Jannu, possibly adding a perceived advantage in stability. However, I think the extra guying points, combined with the Jannu's incredibly high quality of materials, create an equally taut and stable design.
In terms of the fabrics used, Hilleberg use two different types of materials for their flysheets; an ultra light Kerlon 1200 nylon and a heavier Kerlon 1800 nylon. With the Jannu they opted for the Kerlon 1200, which isn't quite as durable as the 1800, but significantly lighter. As the fly is silicon coated, the seams are not taped, but the silicon coating adds strength, water repellancy, and reduces sagging when the fly is wet.
Super strong and super light... the Hilleburg Jannu standing up to the storm.
Conclusion
Overall the Jannu is a brilliant tent that would work for anyone looking for a lightweight product that is suitable not just for alpine climbing and mountaineering, but also 4 season backpacking, in all conditions. In many ways I think the Jannu manages to combine the best properties of a tunnel tent, i.e. good space to weight ratio, with the best properties of a traditional mountain tent i.e. strength and stability. I
think the Hilleberg Jannu might be the best combination of strength
and light weight at 6.5 lbs, for a dome tent anyway.
Yes it's an expensive bit of kit, but for me the quality of craftsmanship combined with the performance and versatility it offers makes for an unbeatable combination.
