01/02/2008
Our new 2008 Models have arrived and are now
available! You can find them under "Products" on this web-site.
12/20/2007
Petra Hilleberg was interviewed in a Podcast for
www.PracticalBackpacking.com. If you would like you can listen to it
here.
12/15/2007
Strong, Light and Roomy: Three New Tents for 2008
It’s hard to believe that 2007 is almost over! But
that does mean it’s time to unveil our new 2008 models, the Kaitum 3,
the Allak, and the Soulo, three exciting Ultralight tents we’ve been
testing and working on for some years.
The new three-person Kaitum is, of course,
modeled after its two-person sibling, which we introduced in 2006. Ideal
for trips where weight to space to strength ratio is a top priority, the
Kaitum 3 is palatial: Two ample vestibules and a prodigious 42 ft²
interior can take three 6+ foot travelers and their gear with ease,
while two large entrances provide unrestricted access. At the same time,
this tough Tunnel tent has a minimum weight just shy of 6 pounds, making
it an excellent go-to tent for all backcountry excursions.
 Kaitum
3
Our new, two-person, fully free standing Dome tent,
the Allak traces its roots to our very popular Staika. Boasting
two entrances and two fully integrated vestibules, the Allak has room
aplenty for two 6+ foot adventurers and their gear, and its 3-pole
configuration ensures no lack of strength for harsh conditions. The
Allak’s design also affords tremendous venting options for more
temperate adventures, not to mention a sub-6 pound minimum weight,
making the Allak an outstanding all-around tent.
 Allak
Finally, the new Soulo is the latest addition to our solo tent
group. A fully free standing model – it’s roomy vestibule is completely
integrated – the Soulo is ideal for the extremely demanding trips, yet
light enough for all but the most gram-dependant journeys. It offers
over 21 ft² of interior roominess, is
expedition-ready, yet has a remarkably light weight of just under 4
pounds minimum weight
 Soulo
In addition to the new tent models, we’ve also
added two new inner tent options to our modular Atlas. Both the new
Inner Tent 8 and Inner Tent 6 have sewn in floors and sleep,
respectively, 8 and 6 people. The Inner Tent 8 takes up the entire space
of the Atlas outer, while the smaller footprint of Inner Tent 6 creates
a roomy vestibule space.
Both the new models and the new Atlas options
reflect our desire to build uniquely functional, strong yet lightweight
backcountry tents. The Kaitum 3 is an expansive three person tent that
is both very light and very strong, and ideal for longer or shorter
trips. The fully free standing Allak and Soulo both offer completely
integrated vestibules, excellent stability, and superb venting in
remarkably lightweight packages. The Atlas inner tents extend the
versatility of our large group tent, and makes it even more
user-customizable.
All three of the new models, like all Hilleberg
tents, are true all-season designs, with double wall construction, and
linked inner and outer tents that allow for either simultaneous pitching
or separate use. All three employ 9 mm DAC NSL Featherlite poles and
outer tents made of Kerlon 1200, our ultralight ripstop nylon coated
with a total of 3 layers of 100 percent silicone. While Kerlon 1200 is
extremely light, it still has a minimum tear strength of 12 kg/26 lb,
far stronger than most so-called “expedition grade” tent materials.
The Kaitum 3, Allak, and Soulo, as well as the new
Atlas Inner Tent 8 and Inner Tent 6 will be available in mid- to
late-January, 2008. The 2008 edition of our catalog, “The Tent Handbook”
is available now. To order it, click here
Sincerely,
Petra Hilleberg
President
Hilleberg the Tentmaker, USA
Order our New 2008 Catalog Now.
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