FJALLRAVEN TENT REVIEWS - ABISKO LITE 1 - ABISKO LITE 2 - ABISKO VIEW 2

[@lomino6478]

Very thorough review. I came to the same conclusion and bought the lite 2, and it has been fantastic to use for all of the reasons you gave. ATB 👍

[@WestieTravels]

Many thanks for the kind words, appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@wadirunner]

A very thorough comparison between three great tents. I have the Lite2, I think you may have omitted the rear ventilation feature whereby you can replicate what you did at the front, which completely opens up the tent. But, probably not too common in UK and ROI !!! I'd have loved to see another 5cm head room at the front end and a 2nd access door on the other side of the front (if viable). But, yep, a very high quality tent that will cover you for most situations!! Rgds, Wadirunner.

[@WestieTravels]

Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, you're right about the rear opening up as well, just forgot to mention it 👍

[@neilbenjamin8246]

Great video i have two tents... abisko lite 2 and view 2..best two tents as you say 4 and 3 season respectively and agree with your comments totally.. I also have footprints for both which I would recommend and also a great extra for the abisko lite 2 is a complete mesh inner tent for the abisko lite 2 which you replace the 4 season inner with and thus making a lovely allround mesh inner for summer which makes the ventilation amazing and removes a little weight so a great asset to the lite 2 ..the view 2 I agree is amazing also and a fab tent for the three seasons with all the amazing features you describe..keep up the great reviews..

[@WestieTravels]

Fantastic summary of both tents you mentioned, with regards to the footprints you talk about, I'm currently using a footprint from another tent, quick question, do the footprints cover just the bottom of the inner tent or the porch as well and also do they attach to the bottom of the tent, so they don't blow about in the wind, if so I think you might of talked me into purchasing them lol.... Many thanks for watching and the feedback and I really appreciate you taking time to subscribe 👍

[@neilbenjamin8246]

Hi buddy..footprints are expensive but worth the money I've found as they do cover both the tent bottom and vesibules completely.. therefore allowing good dry storage and better protection to the tent underside made from 70d polymide with a greater water protection also of 10,000 mm and toggles onto tent base, so as to keep ease of erecting tent in one simple pitch. One further nice touch is that they still store away in the tent bag fullt attached although a little snugger fit..hope this convinces you that it's a good move for a little extra weight but more protection and comfort in bonny scottyland.!

[@WestieTravels]

Brilliant!...you've convinced me! The fact it stays attached, whereas just now I'm often fighting the wind with my substitute footprint, think I'll bite the bullet and just order one.. Many thanks for the info pal 👍

[@niki482]

Thanks very much for the review, helped me a lot to choose a tent from these 3 options. Also going with the Lite 2, just the best option for a multi purpose all year round all weather use!

[@WestieTravels]

No worries, you'll love the lite 2, still fairly lightweight, quick to put up and plenty of room yet handles the bad weather well...thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching my video 👍

[@Collected1]

I originally purchased the Lite 1 but as someone new to camping and quite tall it felt just a tad too claustrophobic for me. I switched to the Lite 2 and couldn't have been happier with it. Everyone has different preferences of course. The one common factor with both is they're great quality.

[@WestieTravels]

Yeah, totally agree with that comment, the lite 1 is such a great tent and it was hard to justify spending all that money on its big brother the lite 2...that is until you pitch it for your first nights camp and realise, it's actually even better than the lite 1 👍

[@gerlachsieders4578]

Same here, the low ceiling at either end made me claustrophobic, the ceiling sometimes rubbing in my face at night....

[@WestieTravels]

Totally agree, great wee tent, if all you care about is lightweight and low profile, then it's perfect, but I prefer the trade off with heavier weight but a bit more room 👍

[@ExploreAboveAndBelow]

Fantastic review, i wish it had been out a short time ago when i was trying to decide what one to get. Having never actually seen an Abisko 1 or 2 lite in the flesh as it were, I was having a lot of trouble deciding what one to get. In the end I went for Abisko Lite 2, not much more weight for a lot more room, and was impressed by it's small pack size when it arrived. Unfortunately on my first outing, just over a week ago, it leaked very badly at every seam. I contacted the retailer (Trekitt) who said it had to go back to Fjallraven for them to access it and could take a month at least. I'm hoping it will be a bit quicker than that as I have a 3 day trip planed in 15 days, fingers crossed their support is both fast good. It definitely is a fantastic tent and i think i made the right choice if only it had stayed dry. Have you ever had any reason to use the Fjallraven warranty?

[@WestieTravels]

Sorry to hear that about your tent, I've not had a problems with any of the three tents and they've all been out in really heavy windy rain on multiple occasions. Hopefully it's just a one off manufacturing problem that can happen to any item. Never used the fjallraven warranty but id imagine they'll be pretty good as they have such a good reputation for quality gear. I hope you get it sorted before your big trip, maybe email them to let them know about it and see if they can speed things up. Best of luck with it and let me know how you get on with them 👍

[@ExploreAboveAndBelow]

@@WestieTravels I've just sent an email of to them and hopefully it'll help. It's unfortunate it's leaking but I have confidence in them putting it right but time could be tight. I'll let you know how it pans out. I have to say I agree with your choice of which one you'd chose in the video and I must admit I'm sorely tempted to get an Abisko like 1 also.

[@WestieTravels]

Yeah, keep me informed about it, be good to see how good fjallraven's customer service is, although I suppose some of it will depend on the Trekkit side of things too....you sound as bad as me for purchasing another piece of kit, there's always a good reason why we really need it lol 😆

[@chrisc1140]

Of course NOW youtube gives me this video, not while I was searching "abisko lite 1" on every platform over the past week or so... I did end up ordering the Lite 1 yesterday, after waffling between it and the very similar Scarp 1. That Lite 2 here looks wonderfully palatial for one person but I just couldn't pass up that 3lbs/1.5kg and packability of the Lite 1. We'll see once it arrives next week if the space works for me!

[@WestieTravels]

I was the same as you, couldn't decide between the lite 1 and 2...there really isn't a perfect tent, all about what circumstances you're in, both great tents for different occasions 👍

[@chrisc1140]

@@WestieTravels oh for sure! And I can already feel the pull towards having a whole _fleet_ of tents for all different purposes... Not that my wallet will be happy with that!

[@WestieTravels]

@chrisc1140 yep! Exactly where I'm at lol

[@lawrencejack5038]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to showcase those tents. I’m a big fan of fjallraven, I own the Abisko lite 1 in sand colour, cracking wee tent 🏕️

[@WestieTravels]

Yeah great tents, appreciate the kind comment, many thanks for taking the time to comment 👍

[@camouflage962]

I am always astonished what people consider being/having "tons of space"...

[@WestieTravels]

Suppose it's all relative really, what I probably meant was tons of space compared to the small lite 1 tent ⛺...after a lot of trips in it anything would seem bigger 👍

[@adventurewithmoz]

Great video, have you had problems with your Sea To Summit matt? I love them but gad both yours and the winter one fail on me in multiple places.

[@WestieTravels]

Not ever had a problem with the sea to summit Matt, had it just short of 2 years I think, had one puncture with a bit of gorse thorn, but that's it...I find it a really comfy Matt and was considering the winter Matt but will do a bit of research on them to see if it's a common problem. Thanks for letting me know and for watching the video 👍

[@adventurewithmoz]

Also got the Abisko Lite tent great tent been in some bad conditions and stood solid, although a bit flappy. I’ve got the Sea To Summit TR1 solo tent, highly recommend loads of room just wasn’t confident in bad conditions with it being a tall tent so it’s now my summer tent 👍

[@WestieTravels]

Cheers bud, I'll check the Sea to summit tent out, just bought the sea to summit sleeping bag, might need the tent to complete the set lol ⛺👍

[@adventurewithmoz]

@@WestieTravels haha I’ve got the eb1 & 3 quilt from Sea To Summit love there products just a shame the pad failed on my, it leaked in the circular Wealds 4 times on me repairing it with the supplied circles

[@GearTutorials]

Exactly the video I needed. Currently on the fence between the abisko lite 1 and 2 and on the verge of reaching the same conclusion of the extra cost and weight is hardly a penalty for the space you get in the 2. Have you had them both out in similarly strong wind? Find them equally capably on that front? Cheers, great video

[@WestieTravels]

Yes, definitely go for the lite 2, the minimal extra weight is worth the extra room and comfort and it stands up to the wind very well 👍

[@GearTutorials]

@@WestieTravels ended up going for the 1 😅 it's a comparable size to the robens chaser 2 I'm replacing (smaller inner, bigger vestibule) and saw it for a cracking price so couldn't resist. Can definitely foresee myself being tempted still by the abisko lite 2 if I see it at a good price though 😂. Cheers again for the video, came back to watch again a few more times to help my indecisive mind

[@WestieTravels]

Glad I could help in some some way, hope you get many years use out of it 👍

[@PepeLotas-hg3mt]

I'm liking the Abisko lite 1 tent! the only problem I see is that it seems to have a very short width. Can it fit a 25" (65cm) inflatable mat if put just in the middle hence not reaching both ends which are shorter in width?

[@Czeslawwieslaww]

Yup easily…and You will still have little space for bits and bobs ✌️

[@PepeLotas-hg3mt]

@@Czeslawwieslaww Indeed I can confirm it now. it just fits, pushing a bit on all corners, but fitting fine. We talk about the maximum mat size it can hold while still leaving a small triangle in the middle for stuff.

[@lloydcozens9346]

Cracking video!! Thank you

[@WestieTravels]

Cheers bud, appreciate it 👍

[@tumshiewhacker4498]

Nice review on the tents , just one thing when did you start using centimetres? Your that old i thought you would be still using cubits 😆

[@WestieTravels]

Gotta speak the kids language now old father time 😉

[@markcash2]

I absolutely detest the Abisko Lite 1 and 2. Any tent you cannot sit up in without pressing your head into the top of the tent is next to worthless. Just buy a OR Helium Bivy you are okay with lack of space inside. The Abisko Lite 2 also has too much useless space inside the vesitubule. While it does allow you to enter the sleeping quarters of the tent without the weather also entering, the long sloping vestibule leaves really no room for egress without also tossing your pack out into the weather. I really love the Abisko View 2. You can sit up in it and the vestibule is large enough to place your pack in without it being in the way.

[@WestieTravels]

Love my Abisko view 2 as well, but I've had it up in the mountains in high winds and it just doesn't perform as well as the four season lite tents, as always, there's no such thing as a perfect tent, in my opinion, it really is horses for courses!... thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@markcash2]

@@WestieTravels I have a Hilleberg Nammatj GT that is a beast in high winds. I had it during a winter storm with 100 kph winds and driving snow and it stood up to storm without any issues. The whole time I was in the tent listening to the drumming of storm I was thinking I was bloody stupid for camping out when the storm was expected. It is also a beast in the pocketbook when it comes time to purchase it.

[@KirstyMills-o1j]

Nice review

[@WestieTravels]

Appreciate it 👍

[@tumshiewhacker4498]

Quick question ,,do they do the large tent with silnylon instead of mesh inner ?

[@WestieTravels]

Because it's a 3 season tent, better ventilation in summer 👍

[@tumshiewhacker4498]

@@WestieTravels yeh I know that ,but do they do a version with silnylon in instead of mesh Ps put your glasses on 😃

[@WestieTravels]

No, that's the only one 👍

[@vvs3796]

Is abisko 2 generally stronger than abisko 1?

[@WestieTravels]

Hard to say, the poles on the ABISKO 2 are slightly thicker than the ABISKO 1, but it's a lower profile tent...the answer is that they are both very good tents in high winds, the 2 will be noisier with the fabric flapping because of the height, but never had any trouble with either tent..I just feel that with all the extra room you get in the 2 over the 1 for just 400g more it's the better tent ⛺👍

[@vvs3796]

@@WestieTravels I didn't expect such reply..I own abisko 1 and 2 looks like it gets pitched more tight bcs of design. For me if fabric was a bit thicker and main pole a bit thicker it would be much better. Tent feels strong and quality but 4 seasons..not sure. Abisko 1 Does flap a lot in high winds . It needs seam sealing ideally no matter what people say. Would you use a footprint for abisko 1? Floor feels a bit it thin,wouldn't want to damage such expensive tent.but with footprint weight savings are minimal.

[@WestieTravels]

Yeah, I see what you're saying, no tent is perfect! Only perfect for one scenario, if you want it bomb proof, you'll then have to put up with extra weight etc, really comes down to the individual and what they're looking for in a piece of kit....I used a footprint from another old tent I have to protect the floor. Never had a drop of rain come through any of the three tents, but I realise, sometimes during manufacturing, any piece of kit can come if with a fault, but it certainly doesn't do any harm to add some seal sealer for added piece of mind...Thanks for commenting, you bring up some valid points 👍

[@alandavis9180]

Abisko not Abisco.

[@WestieTravels]

Many thanks, didn't notice that one 👍

[@cappaslangmurderer]

great review. my wife is a big lady and so wouldn't fit in these. unless double decker sleeping approach

[@WestieTravels]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it😊 if you're looking for a bigger tent then check out some of the great tipi's out there, I have had one I often use for winter camps...you've maybe given me an idea for a future review lol 👍

[@Czeslawwieslaww]

Lite 1 is best for long distance hikes where all you want in the evening is to cook and go sleep…lite 2 is best for short trip with few days camping (like I do) it give you more space to feel more comfortable and camp site….and the view I don’t have one so I don’t know but I bet it would be good for me just for summer time where other two might be too hot when pitched all day in sunny days 🤷‍♂️✌️

[@WestieTravels]

Good summary of the three tents. 👍

[@Czeslawwieslaww]

@@WestieTravels instead buying fjall view I would buy mesh inner for abisko 2 it’s cost about 150-200 and lite 2 features making it good tent for summer also…but yea it’s hard to find it and company make them once a year also ✌️

[@WestieTravels]

Yeah, you'd be right to do that my friend, unfortunately I bought the view before the lite 2... But definitely a good option for anyone considering it 👍⛺