03/20/2009
The leading German outdoor publication Outdoor has once again
given their Editor's Choice Award to a Hilleberg tent. Last year
it went to the Allak and for Summer 2009 it goes to the Soulo.
03/15/2009
The Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide is out. They feature
a Kaitum 3 GT stating: "Kaitum 3 GT - Big and Versatile. Let's be
clear: As a three person $900 winter shelter, this tent is in a class by
itself. Here's why it's worth the dough. The Kaitum is designed for
quick pitching in harsh weather climates - the body stays clipped to the
fly, so the interior is never exposed to the elements. The double-wall
shelter is remarkably light for the space because it's a hoop-style tent
(not freestanding); the low weight, plus excellent ventilation, make it
more suitable year-round than standard winter tents. The 44 square-foot
interior easily accommodates three sleepers, and two enormous vestibules
add another 45 square feet of shelter. "You could practically fit a
porch swing in the front vestibule," said one tester after sitting out
an afternoon shower under its generous canopy. Bonus: In rainfly-only
mode (4 lbs. 10 oz.) during a Utah desert trip, we slept six testers
inside. Bummer: The massive footprint makes site selection difficult in
some terrain. $895. 7 lbs 4 oz"
03/01/2009
The April issue of "Men's Health" features an Allak
with the comments: "A storm worthy tent not only keeps you dry during a
downpour; it's comfy enough for you to while away a rainy day inside.
The 5.5 lbs two-person Allak meets both demands, protecting gear in two
roomy vestibules while shrugging off a storm that dumped eight inches of
rain and snow on us one night in Washington's Olympic National Park."
02/05/2009
Our Kaitum 3 GT models are now also here and ready for shipping.
01/15/2009
The latest issue of Road Runner magazine features an article by Uwe
Krauss called "How to survive 5 years in a tent." He talks about how he
has spent the last 5 years traveling the world by motorcycle and how his
Staika tent has kept him comfortable and safe along the way during all
those years!
01/12/2009
Happy New Year! Our new Kaitum 2 GT are now available. We are hoping
to have our Kaitum 3 GT here in a few weeks.
12/09/2008
Our New 2009 Catalog is here! You can order it directly from our
site. In it you
will find
updated information,
new tips and the latest reflections from Bo
Hilleberg. You can also read about our new model, the Kaitum GT.
Read the press release for the Kaitum GT by clicking
here.
The Kaitum 2 GT will be available on January 5th and the Kaitum 3 GT
models are expected to be here a bit later.
Order our new 2009 catalog here.
09/01/2008
The Allak is given
Field & Stream
Magazine’s 2008 Best of the Best Award in the hunting
miscellaneous category. It is featured in the September 2008 issue,
currently out on newsstands.
The Best of the Best
judging criteria include the significance of the innovation, the quality
of design, and the value it brings to hunters. Criteria varied,
depending upon the category, but all winning products shared one
quality: excellence in their field.
“The Allak faced
stiff competition in its category, but the judges ultimately decided
that it was the most innovative and best-designed product in its class,”
said Jay Cassell, Deputy Editor for Field and Stream. “Having the right
gear is a huge part of hunting, and the Field and Stream Best of the
Best Awards are our way of vetting and recognizing the best stuff out
there.”
08/01/2008
The Staika receives the "Editor's Choice" in Overland Journal.
Featured in the
summer 2008 issue, a total of six exceptional products were selected for
testing in the magazine’s review of lightweight tents for motorcycle or
4WD camping. Each tent had to meet a set of demanding criteria and was
put through extensive and rigorous testing.
Overland Journal
editor Jonathan Hanson’s criteria for testing the tents was simple, yet
intense. Does it protect against precipitation? Does it resist wind? Is
it easy to use? And is it suitable for living?
“Your tent is your
single most important piece of camping equipment. When bad weather hits,
the tent is all that stands between you and a miserable night,” said
Jonathan. “The Hilleberg Staika earned the Editor’s Choice because of
its quality, layout, convenience, resistance to abuse, and
multi-directional wind stability. It is worth every penny of its premium
price, and will provide a safe and comfortable haven for years of
adventures.”
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
Order our New 2008 Catalog Now.
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