A Very Different Tent - Hilleberg Unna - First Look and Discussion

[@andersnilsson6625]

I have lived in my Hilleberg tents for almost 40 years and am very happy with them. My Unna is probably the one I used the most and it does not take more than 30 seconds to set up if it does not blow too much. If it blows a lot, it can take a whole minute! we have lived in Unna in the Swedish winter mountains with lots of snow and I use it every summer when I kayak. And you do not need the mech tent, not in the Swedish summer heat in any case. /Anders Malmö Sweden

[@davidhenn2987]

I have this tent since 2013 and I still love it. I had it with me on a 8 days hike in spring in Rondane (Norway) and quite often for one or two nighters here in southern Germany all year round. I had little waterstreams flowing under the bathtub floor after heavy rain in the night and everything kept dry. I had severe wind in the black forest and in Norway and nothing happened to this tent :) I had to cook in it several times, which is no problem if you disconnect one edge of the inner tent and open the front door at the top. If the tent is wet in the morning, I disconnect the inner tent and store it separately in my backpack, so it will still be dry, when I set it up again in the evening. Because of the nice wide opening, I have also used it as protection against the sun for my kids (without the inner tent) in my garden. For better ventilation you can raise the wall of the backside of this tent which i totally recommend (there is a toggle and a metal ring). In the inner tent you'll find loops at the top. I think they are for installing a shelf. I just attached a string of paracord to it and use it as a clothesline for wet socks. After all these years of use, I still don't see any points where this tent got weaker and I am very confident that it will be with me for the next 5 to 10 years.

[@Peterhiscockyoutu100]

I live in the UK and I have an UNNA, what makes it perfect for me is that as a paraplegic it is so easy to set up from one end and as the entire side opens its easy to get into from a wheelchair. And as it's light it's great for handcycle trips.

[@MrJC1]

wow thats awesome. it fills me with warmth to know that even with your condition you find a way to get out and about enjoying the outdoors. a perfect example of not being held back. fantastic :).

[@pitdoctor]

I have to say, if you get the mesh inner...even though you're gonna pay in the neighborhood of $900, you're going to end up with a super strong legit 4 season tent, you just have to decide which inner tent to bring with you on each trip. For something that is designed and built this well that actually seems like a good deal if you're going to be out using the tent a lot and going out all year round.

[@allanblack8635]

I would bring both with me. I think the whole tent with both inners is still lighter than my shitty tent.

[@kayasper6081]

@@allanblack8635 Well in fact that is exactly what I do on longer trips! I own an Unna for a few years now and love to carry both the inner tent as the mesh inner.

[@timinatorb3444]

I love my Staika. Though I'm no mountaineer (yet), it is an excellent Minnesota winter tent, but I did have to also get the inner mesh for summer, which makes it an awesome year-round shelter. Great job as always, Luke!

[@ridged8]

I have the same tent, & the mesh inner. Great in southern summers too.

[@MZ-br4rh]

Love my Hilleberg. I tested mine out in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan last November. Lots of heavy wet snow and winds it impressed the heck out of me. Held up great and kept me dry and pretty warm, no condensation. I was highly impressed.

[@nickharker6299]

I have had the Unna for several years and it is the most versatile tent I have owned. As for vestibule space, if you guy out the door and add a foot of cord to the bottom ring on the door, it pulls out to make a big enough vestibule to cook in without unclipping the inner. Love the videos and looking forward to the Hilleberg reviews. I have also owned the Akto and Soulo but just kept the Unna. Nick

[@andrejutras]

I love my Unna! I have used it often since getting it last year. Yes, their tents are limited in stock and they get bought up FAST! I live in Canada and I had to get mine from Varuste in Finland. Overall, this tent is seriously roomy for 1 person and definitely holds up to extreme weather (including snow). I recently did a winter trip in -32*C ( -26*F) temperatures and it held up to a heavy snowfall in the night. One thing I strongly recommend is to "always" get the footprint; not because the bathtub floor is weak (far from it), but if you pitch it on rough terrain, it helps protect and keeps your tent lasting longer. The pole sleeves are a pain, but to be honest, you get used to it and you learn how to put the poles in easily (and take them out). The only issue I had getting this tent was choosing the colour as it was hard to decide between Sand or Green--I went with green. One thing about colours--the inner tent is yellow, so whatever colour of tent you go with, the outside light will diffuse into the tent. The sand makes it warmer and lighter yellow; the green becomes more of a lime green, and the red tent really makes the interior more orange. I don't mind the diffused colour inside. I will be getting the Staika this year...possibly the Allak. ***NOTE: You can double pole this tent for extra strength. Also, if you want 10mm poles, the Staika poles will fit (same size as the Unna poles! So this gives you even more strength!

[@kke]

Varuste is in Finland. Translates to "gear".

[@andrejutras]

@@kke Ah! I stand corrected!

[@Grace-nv1yr]

Just ordered mine! Couldn’t decide between green or sand… but ended up going with sand cause I live in a dessert. Plan to take it to Alaska though. Super excited.

[@terrym1065]

Luke👍👍 Liking it a lot. Buy once, cry once! Depending on how you look at it, purchase the mesh inner body for $200, add the cost to the regular tent $700+, now equals $900+. Now divide by two, $450+ per tent (two complete tents)and can be used in all 4 seasons. Just saying. Looks like a winner to me if the mesh inner is available. Pole sleeves are not a deal breaker for me, have many tents with them. Nice video.

[@paulpanel6301]

Love these tents. I use my Niak all the time. Best tent ever! Thank you for reviewing great products! Not that Chinese crap all the time.

[@OUTDOORS55]

NO! stop making these popular. They are already hard to get. I have an anjan 2 and its a beast, love it! Its like carrying an actual house with you in terms of shelter capability. 👍

[@kayasper6081]

@@NoTrail So if the Unna isn't good enough for you, may I ask what tent do you use during tough trips?

[@toxicteabaging]

So you basically don't want the company to grow, yes? Best way to ensure availability is to support the company, perhaps that's something your galaxy brain can't understand.

[@toxicteabaging]

@@NoTrail You obviously don't know what the quality of this tent is.

[@toxicteabaging]

@@NoTrail Because it looks the same it has to be the same, got it.

[@D2Aventures]

Only reason they are popular is because of great marketing, like grey goose vodka. Great marketing, crap product

[@BlesamaSoul]

You pay your money and you get quality. We have a Soulo red label and a Staika black label. We went with the Soulo as we like the vestible to be bigger, as the UK it rains a lot and wanted to keep our kit and sometimes the dog dry. It gives an easier readily available area to do admin/cook, but the Unna is a great tent it'll come down to what you want and need for your trips. I agree on the inner, in summer even here way too warm so invest in mesh. Our Staika is black label and seriously I cannot think of anywhere you would really need this on a normal camping trip, they use them in the mountains or snow/ice fields in scotland and with gale force winds, beyond that you would be fine with a red lable as they are built well and robust. Our black label is part of the 'bug out kit' to ensure dealing with one problem doesn't end up being one with our shelter, hopefully never need to use it but nice to know we have that stength and reliable kit. For those who do lightweight I know a few people who use the NIAK and that copes well with most weather, think it would struggle with some snow loads so caution there, but day to day even in some wet weather its fine. For those looking for a large tent with massive strength the Saitaris is a great option, having seen one in a gale with ice and snow it was superb, although weight may be an option carrying it so perhaps a 4x4/pulk for that? Great choice Luke and another gret video.

[@markbirkett3505]

Hi Luke. Great reviews and love the channel. You’re underselling yourself, you have used a Black Label tent. Your Nammatj is a Black Lable tent.

[@thefellcamper2971]

My next Hilleberg for me and the lad, I have had the Hilleberg soulo for a few years for summit camping! Great review ⛺️

[@marjiecleveland]

Hillebergs are great and well worth the cost!!

[@robertbailey4454]

@TheOutdoorGearReview - Luke, first and foremost, thank you for these videos. I am handicapped and will never get to go camping again, so I love living vicariously through your videos. I can smell the fires, feel the bone chilling cold and I get anxious when you stop suddenly and listen. lol. I do have a question. You mentioned no vestibule on this tent and it got me to thinking. Have you ever had the need to set a tent up under a tarp?

[@mtbjonny9502]

I used this tent on my PCT through high and I was very satisfied. It is heavier than others but the comfort is unbeatable and the quality is TOP !!

[@mtbjonny9502]

@@MrJedi5150 My recommendation for the PCT is: A freestanding, double-walled tent with a footprint, plus a good Neoair or Neoair-extreme sleeping pad and a sleeping bag that has a comfort temperature of around -5°C If it gets freezing then take a 1 liter plastic bottle filled with water, heat half of it with your Jet-Boil and when the water boils put it back into the bottle, this results in a mix pleasant temperature of ~ 45 - 55 °C bed bottle !! After you have done this you should not use this bottle for drinking anymore !!

[@derekperkins7343]

Very impressed by the degree of detail and honesty in your review. Hilleberg are well known in Europe for longevity: they are beautifully built from top materials and the company have a real commitment to the well being of their workers. They are not bashing these out and paying minimum wage to exploited staff. If you buy into that they may not be as over-priced as you think.

[@dongustafson2304]

I've had the Staika for many years, it's bombproof. With the mesh inner it's a true four season tent and in nice weather, I forego the fly and stargaze myself to sleep.

[@stevelucero9047]

Hilleberg is a bucket list tent for me... awesome product.

[@klammi85]

I bought that last summer, very nice tent👍 perfect for me, i can change clothes inside, its narrow enough to fit between tight places but still wide to actually have a "living space". And i ordred the inner mesh tent. 240Euros😅😅 i live in Finland, Northen Europe.

[@browsman2328]

My friend and I went backpacking at Point Reyes National Seashore 30 miles north of San Francisco about 8 years ago. Not a wilderness area but one of the most windy areas on the west coast of the U.S. He had a Hilleburg Akto and I had a first gen Tarptent Moment which are similar in design in some ways. The wind was blowing and it rained sideways all night long. My tent blew down in the middle of the night and his didn’t although it could have been because I didn’t stake my tent properly The weather was so nasty that I had a little Pacific Tree Frog in my tent in the morning, the rain was too much even for frogs.i was really impressed with his Akto, although it was more expensive and weighed more that my tent but at least it didn’t blow down in the middle of the night.

[@bjarnemartens]

Love my Unna. Use it for motorcycle trip all over Scandinavia. You are right. It is a bit warm in the summer. Nice review 👏🏻

[@jensbergweiler8080]

Hey Luke, I really love my Unna. It‘s a really dugout tent. My one is now around 5 years old, it’s just doing the job for what it‘s made. I also use the Akto and the Nallo 3 GT. When I should buy tent in the next time, defenitive again Hilleberg one!!! Have fun with the Unna, You would love it on the trail in wintertime. Greetings from Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@valmetj]

I've had this for a year now. Love the simplicity and ease of setup. It's just about the lightest two-layer fully freestanding tent out there. I haven't had any ventilation issues, but it could do with a full mesh door (not just the upper part) and perhaps another vent on the opposite side of the door for some extra airflow for those hotter days. Otherwise it is an elegant design. And it does have a very usable vestibule if you pull the door out a bit with a stake. Also, there is an inner mesh pocket near the door.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Valmet , Yes, I thought the same but have a different tent system. How could he miss a mesh pocket? Is it still there?

[@valmetj]

@@BruceNitroxpro, i suppose it is easy to miss if the door is rolled up like that. It can also be used as a place to stuff the door into.

[@Fellmandave1]

The lack of 2 way ventilation is the hilleberg hallmark on their smaller tents.

[@jmitchmo9133]

Have you looked at the Rogen or Niak? How is your Unna holding up after this time?

[@NikCan66]

Excellent job yet again and belated happy New year to you and your family from Ireland

[@donpark759]

I am a UK ex-pat living in Norway, and have used a Hilleberg Akto for over 20 years. Hilleberg, in my opinion, are the "Rolls Royce" of tents, and I have never been let down. Expensive? Yes, but worth every penny!

[@TrekkingPackingGear]

Thanks for the honest review and the testing!

[@janamadsen]

My Hilleberg Staika is 27 years old still going strong, it has been on trips from Alaska to Australia Winter Camping Summer Camping, Best Tent in the world, I have used the fabric inner in a Australian summer and it does get hor but not unbearable, open the top vents and both doors on the Staika no problems.

[@andygable7504]

Another great review. I've heard of Hilleburg before. Great stuff. If I had a need for that tent, I would definitely consider this. I like the screen version, so that will have to be purchased too. Thanks Luke!!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It’s nice to see more hilleberg tents getting some love on your channel. I absolutely love my Soulo and I just received my Enan after waiting 10 month from the date I purchased it on backorder. Incredible tents, but definitely difficult to get directly from Hilleberg at the moment! Looking forward to your adventures with them!

[@PenDragonsPig]

Paul Haze loves his Hillebergs.

[@brianpuff9021]

I look forward to you testing it in a blizzard!!

[@thewestonfront]

What I'd love to see is one of your thorough reviews and tests of a Hilleberg Rogen. If money were not tight, and prices in Europe up by 10% I would have bought one in the summer. Instead I made the financially sensible move to a pre-loved Nallo 2.

[@alaskanborn3459]

I own the Rogen and really like it.

[@andrewskowronski6283]

Just a mention....the elasticated connectors for the inner tent to the outer fly can stretch over time or with poor packing/storage techniques, if you hang heavy items from the ceiling loops in the Saivo they can distort this hang type mechanism, they can be serviced by Hilleburg but that means shipping costs. The inner liner will droop where the connector has stretched and lost its ability to be elastic, not a big deal but something to be aware of when details count. Cheers!! I own the Saivo three man. GORGEOUS WORK OF ART.

[@MrRicheme]

You have used a Nammatj. That's a black lable tent. You stand corrected😉. I use the Soulo in the Swedish mountains so I look forward to your comparison with Unna and Akto👍🏻

[@marieschieler1914]

Shoot. We bought a different brand, two man tent the same size. Very nice tent. Could not use it in Missouri in summer.

[@henriccarlsson9052]

I friend of my and I went camping with his dads Hilleberg from the 1970’s. Probably still the best tent we have used.

[@journeyman7189]

I was looking into this specific tent a couple years back and found nothing by glowing reviews and it was the one I thought about purchasing but that price point just killed it for me. Nate

[@GC-ef7sj]

I can't imagine there are outdoor lovers didn't heard of Hilleberg.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Suggest installing guy lines separately to create more strength at front and rear pulled perpendicular to the tent body .... high winds can collapse the front inward .... also suggest getting the black 10mm pole set for increased strength .. Great tent but as a 2-3 season tent ,, there are many good makes/models for half the cost ...

[@Jari_Leandertaler]

Hilleberg is an excelent company. I got an new Akto for 400 euro (got lucky they made error) and there was something wrong with the tent. I contacted the comapny they picked up the tent with DLM fixed it perfectly and now it should be all good :) Also yes there tents are expensive but do you get a life long warranty in return. Talking about my akto very spacious, strong one person tent what really helped with my trips. So yes this company is very well known in Europe excelent tent and good costumor service!

[@TrekkingPackingGear]

Damn congrats, how did you managed to get such a deal?

[@Jari_Leandertaler]

@@TrekkingPackingGear Thanks man :) I bought a tent through their system what did not exist. Somehow the system allowed me to buy the red version of the tent and somehow that one was 400 euro. But it was strange it was not on stock and yet they allowed me to buy. So I bought a tent what did not exist when they realised the mistake they gave me a green version. But they wanted me to pay the difference. Thank god my stepfather picked up the tent (it was also oredered on his name) and he said he was not gonna do that and that is was misleading costumor serivce. What it was because they alowed to happen..

[@VanMoonrunner]

Thank you Luke. Hilleberg have one of the best extreme tents on earth. The Unna is one of the best 3/4 season tents you can get out there.

[@TrekkingPackingGear]

Yeah definitely. But I do think here in europe lots of customers would be more happy with a 200-300$ UL tent, because they never go out in those conditions.

[@jackledger8877]

@@TrekkingPackingGear that’s right, no poor weather anywhere in Europe ever. Grief. That $200-$300 ultralight has 6 months of use in it before it’s a leaky piece of crap that will have you hiding in the campsite toilets at 3 in the morning.

[@guitarhiker4449]

Hilleberg are pretty nice! Older style tent pole construction. Super popular over seas, britain, england etc. Mainly because its soo windy in their neck of the woods. Tons of guy out points! I little expensive and a little too heavy for my taste but the Unna is the one i like the most out of their line! Great review man! Check out Lotus tents. Djedi is my favorite wish list tent! Expensive is an understatement with Lotus but very unique!! Also curious about sea to summits new Telos 2 man tents! Hike on!

[@chipndahla]

You should come to Sweden some day Luke and visit Hilleberg, Fjällräven, Gränsfors Bruk and others. And of course all of the nature. That's the reason we have all these brands 😊

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Andreas Dahlström , My mom was Swedish, tell me about it! LOL

[@suzanveldmaat]

We planning for summer 2023 to go to Lulea & lappland😊

[@chipndahla]

@@suzanveldmaatMost welcome :-) And don't miss Stockholm's archipelago if you have time. A unique environment

[@stonehill27]

Hilleberg tents are made in Estonia. And Fjällräven are not made in Sweden. Axes are still made in Sweden. And Trangia.

[@martinandersson5278]

@@stonehill27 50% of the tents are still made in Sweden

[@Jaden48108]

Excellent review. For me price isn't an issue but the heat retention is.

[@jakubp.6987]

You know, +- 1000 USD for 4 season tent and mesh 3 season inner that last livetime, that is not so bad.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Hilleberg is great and light more for cold weather. For serious winter maybe hot wall tent or tentipi arrangement. Probably good to carry Hilleberg when snowmobiling etc or on a pulk sled for emergency shelter. I've got the sulo.

[@johnn7614]

Here in the UK you can get a vango banshee 300 or 200 Similar inner connects to the outer but not free standing, and a fraction of the price.

[@lauratibbles6598]

This is a great demo information video thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈🌈

[@ImNotHereEither]

For anyone looking for a good value tent in the UK, I’ve had a Eurohike 3 Man Avon tent up in my garden all last summer through into this winter and during the recent storms. Not one leak, no damage and completely stable. I could not believe it for less than £100. They’re heavy, but man they’re built strong. And the waterproofing is 100%. We’ve had the worst our weather can throw at it and it took it like a champ. Well worth considering as a cheaper, robust option for casual camping.

[@geraldmerkel7145]

AAAAWESOME ⛺ My Birthday is in October because I could never afford this tent.( hint hint) I still tent camp off the back of my Motorsickle. Retirement is a Beautiful Thang

[@gordonwilly]

Great looking tent. VauDe made this 30 years ago...the Space Explorer. It has been my favourite tent. Easy to pitch (same as this one), 4 season (3 person), but made then 3.7kg. It's about time someone made the 21st century version!!

[@KirstenBayes]

Great tents, way outside my budget!

[@UrbanXExplorer]

I was checking out what would be best 2 to 3 person 4 season tent. I looked on Amazon but they started out $79 & up. I just wonder your recommendation on good 3 to 4 season tents. I'm mainly for rain, wind, not to much on snow camping but..like you I like to just get prepared and just take off for couple days. It's my kind of getting away from everything, people, just enjoy peace, quiet and relaxing.

[@calellis225]

Phenomenal tent, phenomenal company. The only tent you eill ever need...if you camp in Antarctica, the Arctic, the Himalayas or anywhere else where the wind howls and the snow will bury you overnight. Designed and built to last a lifetime. While the initial investment may be high, the total cost of ownership is low. Every design element, the silicone impregnated fabric, the happiness inducing yellow interior color, and the ability to pitch a tent in the rain without getting the inside of the tent wet, makes Hilleberg tents a great value. Thanks for the great and honest review.

[@wvob6752]

Very nice.

[@furiousdoe7779]

The ideal combi Una and Soulo ...only mesh inner for the soulo second had , still looking out for second hand Una mesh inner , but i am afraid i have to buy this new.

[@johanlundgren7628]

Great video as always! Excited to watch your review of the Hilleberg Akto :)

[@rebeccaedwards8262]

Cool tent

[@affalaffaa]

Had my Akto for around 6 years, expensive but came with a footprint as a special offer. Super strong and could survive most conditions, I think they have been used in the arctic if i remember correctly. Handmade and finished with the name of the person who put it together written on a label on the inside of the tent. Swedish company but made in Estonia.

[@chrishanssen1980]

I recently had the hilleberg conundrum. Ended up deciding the weight and the layouts for 2 person tents meant they weren’t for me. Ended up buying a terra nova southern cross 2 which for me is worth the sacrifice in quality for saving several hundred pounds. It’s still £600 but not £1200 for an equivalent hilleberg.

[@frankholzer6180]

The Unna is a great Tent.

[@wisenber]

"Year round" can be a pretty subjective term. It probably does fit in okay in a Swedish summer where the tents are made. Then again almost every tent will be miserable on an 80 degree night.

[@BosisofSweden]

The joy of pole sleeves is actually a joy if you read the manual and do as they recommend. Then you will have no problem with pole sleeves. I also want to add that when you buy cheap, Chinese tents you also get bad company policy against the workers making the tent. When you buy a Hilleberg tent you have one single person sewing the whole tent and quality testing it, tagging it with her name, and being treated like a royal by her company, payed vacation, massage therapy at work time and so on ... just sayin'.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Their all around quality is second to none huh. ❤️ 🌿 😊 Speaking from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Iove the Hilleberg tents.

[@azclaimjumper]

Excellent review of this tent. You definitely emphasized the quality & reputation of Hilleberg & this is THE ONLY Hilleberg tent review that mentions the toggle ziplok on the outer zipper, to keep if from unzipping in a windstorm. There are numerous videos of other brands of tents that get blown down because the outer zipper unzipped in the midst of a windstorm, none of those videos are Hilleberg tents. The ONLY thing you neglected to mention is the label sewn on every tent with the name of the ONE person that did all the sewing. HIlleberg Lifetime Warranty & Customer Service is as good as it gets. Personally, I bought my Enan because it has pole sleeves. I want the poles to be protected from rain/ice/snow. I think of my Enan as a 5-Star Hotel out in the boonies. My Hilleberg 3-Season Enan is a stronger shelter than any Chinese made so-called 4-Season tent. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

[@rushi7312]

I love that mention of the person who sewed the tent! What a nice touch! I'm still debating whether I want a trekking pole tent or another kind of tent... but if it's not a trekking pole one, I'm pretty sure it'll be Hilleberg.

[@CodSlap]

Ohh yeah, a big thumbs up just for the mention of the upcoming Akto preview! Hilleberg is one of the companies up here in the Nordics that is akin to Savotta: their products are not the lightest, the materials are not the flashiest, they are definitely expensive - yes - but they’re designed by people who actually use the stuff themselves, and they are built to last. Just like tools - I’d rather save up and pay once for a good-quality tool that will last me a lifetime instead of buying a new cheap one every few years.

[@ridged8]

I believe Fjallraven is near you also?

[@CodSlap]

@@ridged8 Yeah, the Swedes are a stone's throw away.

[@Macovic]

In northern Europe it is the premier tent maker with many different tent models.

[@MrWipex]

Great ! Looking forward to see this serie. This Unna seemes excellent for big guys! You can have all gear inside and still not feel cramped. Combine it with a little tarp over the door, man , You’re golden!!

[@jariperho]

I've tried a few Hilleberg tents including the Unna, and even though it's really long on paper, the actual usable space inside is limited. I'm only 6 feet tall and laying on a Thermarest, inside a thick winter sleeping bag, my head or feet were constantly touching both the inner and outer walls of the tent. I could fit in a fetal position, but that's about it.

[@MrWipex]

@@jariperho I see. It must be the sloping walls. I guess if you are a really tall guy, and you want a freestanding solo tent, you must be able to sleep on the side. The Unna seemes quite spacious in any case. The Roof height in the middle, 100cm, is also quite good if you are tall. Anyway, it going to be exciting to see how Luke finds this tent performance. Thanks for your input Jari.

[@cedarcanoe]

60% of your viewers never heard of Hilleberg. Says enough! Greetz from Sweden

[@bonilsson3161]

Hi Luke, You have done a review of a Hilleberg black label tent... In May 17 2018 you did a review "Nammatj 2, is it worth the money". The Nammatj 2 is a black label, I have the big brother Nammatj 3, very happy with that tent, a bit heavy but also very reliable in hard conditions.

[@urbanoutdoors3112]

Looks sweet can’t wait to see you test it

[@6milhunter]

Hilleberg makes a strong tent. I believe each tent is handmade and assembled by one employee. Often you can find the name of that person on a tag inside each tent. Can anyone name a better quality tent brand?

[@chipndahla]

Correct. They are made in Estonia if I recall correctly and a little label displays the name of the person who made it.

[@suzanveldmaat]

Hey luke, Can you check for a label with the name of the employee?????

[@kke]

Fjällräven is very close in quality, specs and price. Their "black label" models are called "keb" and red label are "abisko". If you look at the tents used by polar, everest, etc expeditioners, I think you will mostly see: Hilleberg, Fjällräven, Hel-Sport and I guess North Face. But not everyone is a polar exporer, hikers and backpackers or three season recreational campers may be better off with something else due to weight, pack size and price.

[@6milhunter]

@@kke We have our first Fjallraven abisko view 2 on its way, they are also difficult to find in stock and based on all the other Fjallraven gear we have; I expect they are probably a solid product as well. After seeing Luke's review on the Abisko View 2; I was on board. I don't mind a little extra weight backpacking for a product that will handle insane weather and last over a decade with regular use. Because in our group, I tend to be "the guy that is ready" when we go on an adventure; I want to be certain that if something goes bad and weather gets insane that I am not the person needing to use someone else's shelter to survive.

[@brianbarton2106]

Right on..!

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

I love these tents but i hate that yellow so much. Come close to pulling the trigger on one but never have. I will likely have one after these reviews this year.

[@mariastevens6406]

I think I may backorder this one. Big fan of the simplicity that having two poles gives, while replacing only one instead of both should it be needed, plus being freestanding. Does it actually allow moisture to escape through the body, though? Says on their site that it does, but then says it's nylon treated with dwr?

[@madman432000]

They sell tattoos too made from kerlon fabric that you could rig as a vestibule or just a converted area over the door. But that would mean adding another piece of gear to purchase. I have a nallo 3 that has a vestibule but the door opens and it raining water will come in so a tarp over that entrance would be nice too.

[@dustenmccammond5689]

Lol, Everest. What an adventure.

[@raymondlogister6828]

I've had an Unna. Of the 5 hilleberg tents I've had, I think the unna is the least. I miss the vestibules, but that again is very personal. I would go for the Niak. However, this is only 3 seasons but much lighter in weight and a vesibule and more spacious.

[@mikemoik]

YES, the niak is the sweet spot in this lovely 1,5 person free standing tent category. it's a 'yellow label' tent which many people confuse with 'will break down easily'. so untrue. only heavy snowfall wil bring the niak to its limits, hardly nothing else. hurricans maybe but not your normal chilly thunderstorm.

[@marcogenovesi8570]

It's nice to see what actual quality looks like, after a bunch of "amazon specials" tent-looking objects

[@danielinthewoods411]

I have a Unna and love it. I wanted a fully freestanding tent for me and my dog that works all year round. I live in the archipelago so I wanted something that works on small island’s, in the woods and on the mountains. One thing that convinced me to get the Unna over the Soulo was better ventilation, being able to roll up the front and back while opening the top of the doors create a chimney effect that clears out condensation during the winter. Also, I can fit my 55liter backpack, boots and other items in the vestibule and I know people who store the winter pulk there, in reality it’s more roomy than first impressions show. If you guy out the front you can also boil water without removing the inner.

[@retobaumann5604]

Wow, interesting. When placing the 55l pack in the "vestibule"... does it stretch out the fabric massively?

[@danielinthewoods411]

@@retobaumann5604 no, basically not at all. When I empty my backpack of tent, sleeping bag and such it does get smaller. But from the bathtub floor to the tentfly it’s about one foot of space next to the ground. So I have my boots there with the toes towards they fly and heels towards the inner tent. If I had a snow pulk on its side in the vestibule I would assume it touches both inner and outer but not really stretching it.

[@sveinottoaar2543]

@@retobaumann5604 Check out Tom Heaney Adventure here on YT. He has made an excellent review of the Unna showing interior and vestibule space. He also has made an comparison video of the Akto, Soulo and Unna. Best tent reviews on YT.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

I got this tent jts great . The vestibule discussion is approached wrong. With this tentbu can still have wet boots and rucksack outside between inner and fly . The beauty of this tent is long winter hours you have that huge space to move around. And cooking , entering when wet is easy you just drop the door corner and u gain a large vestibule area protected from outside . I've dropped the inner back with air matt still inflated , and created a vestibule about one third of size . Being free standing and easy to take down the inner its easy to use tent as a lunch stop or repair a bike issue in the rain type stuff

[@summittaedae2323]

I have the soulo in sand and the Akto in green both I paid more for 2nd hand than they are sold new for 😂. These tents are phenomenal! I can’t see past the soulo for strength “red label” but condensation is mega.

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for doing this cool review. Looks like a genuinely _sweet_ tent. Judging by others' comments, the tent's endurance and performance will justify the price. Could this be one of those moments when you truly do get what you pay for?

[@photooutdoor2574]

Hilleberg! Best badweathertents in the World.

[@chillindave1357]

I hate pole sleeves, but I will admit, they don't break like plastic clips can

[@rovingschlucke7814]

some time ago I was looking for the Unna, but then I got the old Niak with Kerlon 1800 for kayaking. Perfekt with the vestibule for cooking and indestructible at any weather. It's my fith Hilleberg model ;-)

[@kayasper6081]

Weird to see you setting up my sleeping room! I own a Hilleberg Unna and have slept countless nights in it in all kind of conditions. This tent is my absolute favorite of all tents I had in my life. Inserting the poles in their sleeves will get easier after some practise, it is no big deal at all. The Unna is critized for lacking a vestibule. I do not agree. Besides from the possibility of unclipping a corner of the inner and so creating a "virtual vestibule" (which works quite good), there is a rather generous gap at the front side, between the inner and the outer where you can store your muddy boots and a lot of other stuff, especially if the low-mid guy line is pulling out the fabric a bit. Although I must admit I have the mesh inner as well, and that is certainly the best set up during hot nights, although even with the standard yellow inner you can have comfortable nights if you make good use of all the ventilation options the tent offers in everything but the hottest nights. Within the Hilleberg program, the Unna is not the tent we hear most about. For example, the Soulo is presented a lot more in personal videos and tests. Well, I love the Unna more, it is really fantastic. Thanks for your video.

[@mtstream55n]

Looks great!

[@michaelrainey9668]

Seems to be very similar to the Fjallraven Abisko View 2.

[@rockie_outdoor2689]

Hi Luke, how is waterproof proformance of the Hilleberg tent?

[@Great.Dane.]

I have an Unna and it is very waterproof, sometimes condensation on the fly which is no biggie, inner tent nice and dry.

[@chrismoore600]

I'm hoping tent manufacturer's make more modular tents. Yes they can be more expensive but by switching out segments of a tent you get more for your money. If you have to buy a summer tent, 3 season, 4 season the cost can be about the same. Thanks for another outstanding review. Have a great day my friend.

[@flightographist]

I agree, I like my winter kit for my light fighter 1.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Love it. Could be Hille #3! But damn she's a heavy one.

[@thais234]

Hello, I went to the forest with you again ... 😊

[@annamay6351]

Awesome...look forward to your reviews. Being in SE Alaska where winds in winter get up to 60 mph with 80 gusts on a regular basis mixed with wet, heavy snow and rain....I have a Staika. Since on kayaks weight isn't an issue....everyone laughed at me for buying one, due to the price, but everyone that has gone out in winter with me with there "best tents ever at a 1/4 of the price" normally end up in my tent when it gets really nasty...with my dog having dibs where she wants to sleep of course....I have been looking at their 1 person tents for a lighter option for when it isn't middle of winter for when not using kayaks. I look forward to your reviews....right now I am leaning towards the Soulo...but will see after you get them out!

[@RP-tu3ev]

I've had this tent for about 10 years and think it's a great tent. Mine has one inner pocket. I used it in the summer when I first got it and don't remember any heat issues but I ended up getting the inner mesh liner to save weight.

[@jackledger8877]

The full mesh inner weighs practically the same as the regular inner. Right, they all have one largish inner pocket to the left of the open door. Reviewer states pole sheaths are a pain but he’s wrong with this particular tent, hold the sheath with one hand and pull towards you as you feed the pole through with your other hand. The ends will likely need seating but that’s all of a few steps and 15 seconds added to the pitch time. ~2 minutes to fully pitch once you become familiar with the tent. Bish bosh!

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@jackledger8877 I agree 👍🏽. I have a couple of four person tents as well which have pole sleeves and they are brilliant! No problem with either entry or exit when done correctly and carefully. 😊

[@a_new_life_41]

Hey Luke, what is this groundsheet you're using? Thanks for the review. I've been considering this tent for the past few weeks, but it's lack of ventilation is practically a dealbreaker. Why doesn't the Unna come with a full fabric-backed mesh door like all of the other Red label tents? Only the Unna doesn't have one. I also notice that the short sides of the tent don't have a mid-wall guyout attachments.This is a little disappointing as I can imagine a couple of days of rain, wet snow or very high gusts could make this area sag. It appears the inner tent has a generous distance from the outer wall, but still.

[@ronnieisaacs6960]

Hey Luke! This is a very, very nice tent! It'be perfect with a vestibule! Guess it just depends on how you like to cook if its cold or raining. Still, an outstanding tent! This must've been recorded earlier! ⛄ 😁 Appreciate you! Tell Suzi hey! Love the journey my friend!

[@retobaumann5604]

A vestibule would be an awesome addition to the tent

[@RichardKeysoftware]

Having just been hit with almost 40 cm of snow here in Ontario , I can vouch that the duplex is not a good choice in that kind of snow...

[@indycharlie]

Have known about Hilleberg for a few years now . They seem to be the bomber go to tent in the E.U . I understand the NO vestibule for wind . But I don't see where you'd put your winter boots ? I never bring mine in the tent . Otherwise it looks great ! Actually there are a few EU companies that make " Hilleberg " looking tents for 3 season . That work good , per video's . Be safe out there folks ... Gubs