Tent Information
Versatility
You
will want to use your tent in different situations and environments without
getting the idea that
something feels unmatched or inappropriate. Hilleberg tents meet most
of the demands you
may have, no matter which model you choose.
In
terms of all-round qualities and versatility
nothing is too alien for a Hilleberg tent:
from summer camping in New Hampshire to expedition use in the Himalayan range,
from fishing trips to soloing to the North Pole, from Antarctic’s sub-zero
temperatures to the central American jungles.
Some people use their tent only in summer while others use it in winter as
well. Certain travellers enjoy desert country, while
many
adventurers are drawn to the mountains or polar environments. Their tents have
to function equally well in the most shifting conditions and it is for us to
make sure that they do so. The fact that all tents can be used complete or with
their respective inners or outer tents underlines their versatility.
You
can prepare food under the protective cover of the vestibule if weather
conditions do not allow this outside. Use extreme caution and ventilate
appropriately! If you need more head room in the vestibule while cooking, you
can easily detach part of the inner tent to enlarge the area. In the GT-models
you always have full head room in the vestibule
Warning! Never store food or cook in your tent
if you are in an area where bears are present!
Effective ventilation is necessary when handling a stove in your
tent. Therefore there are well-sized vents to allow steam to escape. Should you
still get condensation, this can quite easily be wiped off with a cloth.
Ideally, and weather permitting, you should sit inside the vestibule with the
stove outside the tent. This is less hazardous and you do not risk any
condensation at all.
Again, use caution! In bear-country you should cook at least 100
feet away and down-wind from your tent.
Longevity
The service life of a tent is of course an
interesting factor when you invest a lot of money! A large number of Hilleberg
tents that were manufactured 25 years ago are still in use. This speaks for
itself.
It proves how important the choice of components is and how essential
utmost care and high ambitions are as a guidelines
during the entire procedure
of designing and manufacturing.
Our
tents are frequently used on demanding expeditions in different places around
the world, often for only a few months under conditions that equal several
years of ordinary use. Our products stand up to the high expectations of and
the wear and tear by special forces units (paratroopers,
mountain units and marines) of the armed forces
in several countries. These demands are key to our product development and
ensure results in strength and longevity from which you can benefit.
Our
choice of materials sets us apart from most of our competitors on the market.
Hilleberg outer tent fabrics are four to six times stronger than standard
fabrics; important for performance and the service life of a tent.
The
models in our ultra-light series in Kerlon 1200 are very strong as well and
will certainly outlive many similar products on the market. But in comparison
with the Hilleberg tents in Kerlon 1800 and the stronger ground sheet fabric
the durability and longevity will not be quite the same.
This is true for most extremely light equipment today. Often it is very
functional and suitable for particular occasions, but it will not perform as
well and long as the more traditional gear will. So if your demands are not
locked around the absolutely lowest weight, frequently the somewhat heavier and
probably sturdier equipment will be the better choice.
 Good service is necessary, since even a Hilleberg tent might need repairs! Our service staff is ready to assist you if called on. You should know that we care for you and the problems you might have, not just now but also in the future.
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