News
04/12/2012
Over the past few months we have been working on creating instruction videos for pitching our tents. They are now finally done! Visit our Youtube page to watch the videos of your favorite models. Currently these videos are available in both Swedish and English. We are still uploading videos so check back soon again if you do not see the model you are looking for. www.youtube.com/user/HillebergTentmaker
03/23/2012
Our friends at Sweetgrass productions shared their latest video with us. Some truly inspirational skiing (and snow camping with Jannu and Atlas) in Haines Alaska. Check out the video.
03/20/2012
Backpacker Magazine has picked the Saivo as the top choice in the Mountaineering category in their recently released 2012 Gear Guide.
Their motivation reads: "It's as sturdy as much heavier expedition tents," raved one tester after hunkering down in the Saivo through snowstorms at 10,000 feet in Colorado's Park Range. The weight savings come primarily from Kerlon 1800 fabric, a high quality nylon that's coated with three layers of silicone for consistent strength (ultralight silnylons sometimes use one or two layers, which can leave gaps or weak spots). Result: Kerlon is stronger than typical winter-tent fabrics, but also lighter (and yes, more expensive). The freestanding geometry also achieves impressive strength: Seven pole crossings make the Saivo rigid enough to withstand crushing wind and snow loads. "It stayed blissfully quiet through 40-mph gusts," says our tester. Ventilation is outstanding, thanks to closeable vents on the vestibules and the crown of the tent. And dimensions are generous: The 46-inch peak height and 91-inch length lets tall campers (up to 6'6") sit and sprawl. Two 14-square-foot vestibules offer lavish storage space - enough for winter gear with room to spare for cooking. The integrated fly and body speeds pitching and keeps the interior dry during foul-weather setup. Interior storage also earned props, since 12 pockets enabled three campers to locate headlamps and snacks quickly. Downside? It's a big investment."
Learn more bout the Saivo.
02/23/2012
We have added our New 3-season tents to the web-site. They will still not be in stock until late April/Early May but you can pre-order yours now to reserve one of the first ones coming in.
Check out the new 3-season tents here.
02/08/2012
Since May 2011 the Vanderkwaak family of Reuben, Heidi, Eden and Harper have been out exploring this continent by bicycle. Follow the Pedalpowered family on their web-site and read their latest blog post reviewing their Nallo 4 GT at "Our-portable-home"
01/25/2012
On January 23, 2012 Felicity Aston became the first woman to traverse the Actarctic alone. After 1744 km and 59 days she reached Hercules Inlet to complete her journey.
See videos and read about her adventure on her web-site: www.kasperskyonetransantarcticexpedition.com
1/03/2012
Our New 2012 Catalogs have just arrived! Order yours today on our Catalog Order Page.
1/03/2012
We are really happy and excited to report that Freya Hoffmeister just paddled around Cape Horn on her remarkable solo journey around South America.
Follow her exciting updates at freyahoffmeister.com/freyas-blog
01/01/2012
We wish everyone a happy 2012 full of adventures, health and happiness! Happy New Year!
12/27/2011
A big congratulations to Sebastian Copeland and Eric McNair-Landry on reaching their first goal of their expedition. Here is Sebastian's update:
"It took the time, but I am pleased to report that tonight, at 19:30 GST, Eric and I reached the Antarctica Pole of Inaccessibility! This marks a first in the history of polar exploration: until today, no team had succeeded in reaching the POI without assistance or motorized transportation. The farthest point from any coast, the POI is effectively the heart of Antarctica, and regarded as the most difficult spot to reach in complete autonomy. A bust of Lenin, and a communications tower is all that remains of the Soviet era base which has been buried by drifting snow since it was abandoned almost fifty years ago. And now our red tent brings life back to the ghostly set!"
To follow their updates as they continue on to the South Pole, go to their blog at: sebastiancopelandadventures.com/blog
11/23/2011
Our friends Sebastian Copeland and Eric McNair-Landry are currently attempting a new world record with a three months, unsupported, 4800 kilometer transcontinental crossing of Antarctica in celebration of the South Pole centennial.
To follow their journey visit: Sebastiancopelandadventures.com/antarcticaexpedition
We wish them and everyone else a Happy Thanksgiving!
11/15/2011
Historically known for making lightweight all-season tents of the
highest quality, we are breaking out of the mold for 2012 with the
introduction of our first ever 3 season tents geared for users who
don’t need all season function but still demand both great strength
and light weight. The new Anjan 2 and 3 tunnel tents are based on
the proven Nallo design, while the new Rogen dome tent is inspired
by the popular Allak.
“There’s definitely a demand for lighter weight tents that still
provide protection in unpredictable weather in the warmer months,
and we’re excited to be offering an excellent solution for our
customers,” says Petra Hilleberg, President of Hilleberg the
Tentmaker, USA. “Our new 3 season tents are not mere ‘summer tents.’
They are designed just like all Hilleberg tents, but use the new
Kerlon 1000 outer tent fabric which is a lighter weight than the
Kerlon 1200 and 1800 fabric we have been using in our all-season
tents for quite some time now.”
The Anjan and Rogen are built with 9 mm poles and Kerlon 1000 outer
tent fabric, which boasts a robust 10 kg tear strength, so they can
handle the unpredictable and often tempestuous weather of northern
Scandinavia’s snow-free months – a period where conditions can
change from warm sunshine to alarmingly cold, windy and rainy in an
instant. At the same time, both models are wonderfully light: the
Anjan 2 and 3 tunnel tents are about 25 percent lighter than their
Nallo all season cousins, with minimum weights of 1.7 kg and 1.9 kg
respectively. The Rogen has a minimum weight of 2.0 kg, roughly 35
percent lighter than its all season counterpart, the Allak. As with
Hilleberg’s all season models, the Rogen and Anjan have poles on
their outer tents to maximize structural strength, and their linked
inner and outer tents allow for quick and easy simultaneous pitching
or separate use.
Download the information folder about all of our 2012 news here!
We are hoping to have our new products here around April 2012
10/25/2011
Our friend Felicity Aston is about to start her new solo-expedition where she will be the first woman to cross Antarctica on her own.
Felicity Aston is a 33 year old explorer from Kent in south-east England embarking on a 1700km, 70-day ski in order to become the first woman in the world to cross Antarctica alone. By completing the journey Felicity will also be the first British woman to traverse Antarctica. However, this journey is about more than records. The expedition aims to instil a spirit of adventure, aspiration and innovation as well as understand more about what motivates individuals to achieve. Follow Felicity's journey on Facebook and Twitter to share every step of the adventure. She will also be making a daily podcast that you can listen to on the site. Visit her web-site here.
09/15/2011
The Saivo was declared "Alpin Testsieger"
- Alpine Test Winner - in
the last issue of the German magazine Alpin.
This is what Alpin-Fazit has to say about the Saivo:
"From the top to the bottom [the Saivo] is produced using only
the best of materials. Great ventilation and functional details."
09/14/2011
Prince Harry has joined four wounded British Army veterans in
their attempt to trek 320 km to the North Pole in April. The men
were all injured on the front line in Afghanistan. With them on
their trip they have Hilleberg tents.
You can see the documentary "Harry's Arctic Heroes" on BBC One.
08/16/2011
Outdoor GearLab recently finished their four-season tent review. Their Top choice and recepient of the "Editors Choice Award" was the Jannu. Runner up and their "Top Choice" receipients was the Tarra.
Read the full review on the OutdoorGearLab web-site.
8/14/2011
On the 2 - 7 of August 40 journalists from 25 countries, 40 mountain guides and approx 300 end consumers got together at the Jungfraujoch on Switzerland to participate in the kick off of Mammuts 150 year anniversary celebration. In collaboration with Mammut, Hilleberg pitched 150 Saivos, 4 Atlas and a number of other models. The result was an amazing event and together we built the worlds largest basecamp and had a brilliant start of the upcoming anniversary year. Besides ascents of the Jungfrau and Mönch, there was a big photoshoot for Mammuts FW12 campaign, workshops with Mammut Alpine School and of course a whole lot of raclette."
Here is a video of the event;
07/27/2011
The largest Basecamp in the World!
The Swiss outdoor and mountain sports brand Mammut is celebrating
its 150th anniversary in 2012 on 150 of the most beautiful peaks in
the world. The Mammut Anniversary Basecamp, which marks the
exclusive opening event of the Anniversary Celebration, is being
held in the heart of Switzerland and surrounded by the Eiger, Mönch
and Jungfrau mountains on the Jungfraujoch, one of the most
spectacular destinations in the world.
The Mammut Anniversary Basecamp will become the largest basecamp in
the world, with at least 150 red Hilleberg Saivo expedition tents,
and 40 mountain guides from different countries gathered
together to witness the launch of the planned 150 ascents.
To celebrate this special event, Hilleberg has created 150 Red
Special Edition Mammut Saivos. These tents will be
used at the Mammut Anniversary Basecamp on the Jungfraujoch at 3471
meters between August 2nd and 7th, 2011.
07/05/2011
Craig Rowland has made another great video review. This time he takes a closer look at the Akto.
06/15/2011
The July issue of Field & Stream features a Buyers Guide for Backpack Fishing. In their "Splurge" section they pick the Kaitum 2 GT, saying; "Weighing only 6 1/2 pounds, and roomy enough for two anglers and a ton of gear - including the extended vestibule, it's 171x40x55 inches - the Kaitum 2 GT is made of ultralight, supertough ripstop nylon. With four poles, four pegs and guylines, it took only eight minutes to set up."
06/02/2011
We are moving! Today we are moving into new offices. The new office is very close to our current space but our address will change. We will have limited phone and internet access from June 2nd through Tuesday June 7th.
Our new address is:
Hilleberg the Tentmaker
14790 NE 95th
Street
Redmond, WA 98052
05/17/2011
We really enjoy this film trailer we received from Felicity
Aston. It is the trailer for the soon to be released movie of
the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition that
successfully took an international team of women to the South Pole in
2009.
The Commonwealth Women's Antarctic Expedition from Snowline on Vimeo.
Felicity Aston's book about the adventure, "Call of the White" is available here.
05/06/2011
Our professional partner Lars Verket just sent us a link to a new album he set up to celebrate our 5 year partnership. Check out his lovely photos by clicking here.
05/05/2011
Our new Saivo and Saitaris tents are finally here. They were delayed due to a customs issue but all is cleared up and they are ready to go out the door.
04/14/2011
Congratulations to Sarah McNair-Landry for landing her photo on the cover of Canoe & Kayak Magazine's May issue! You can read more about Sarah and her current expedition at www.pittarak.com.
In this latest issue you will also find "Camping Essentials" where you can read the following about the Staika: "Your tent is your castle on the water trail, and the Hilleberg Staika is the free-standing equivalent of the Windsor, only lighter at a hair over 7 pounds. This simple and solid dome tent is Scandinavian built with a single wall of Kerlon 1800, pitching in tight conditions without sacrificing roominess or gale-force stability."
Click on the image below to go to Canoe & Kayak's web-site.
03/28/2011
Climbing Magazine just released their annual Gear Guide. In it they feature the New Saitaris. This is what they thought about it:
"Before you start gagging at the price, look at this four-person tent's impressive qualities. The freestanding double-walled shelter feels like the Four Seasons when you're at advanced base camp and the wind is blowing madly, thenks to the Kerlon 1800 fabric (said to be six times stronger than most mountaineering tent fabrics). The 53-square-foot interior and 49-inch apex deliver sufficient space for a quartet, and the four-pole set-up makes for easy pitching. A 30-square-foot vestibule provides space for both climbing gear and cooking, and another 15 square-foot space is accessible via the rear of the tent. Testers had no problems with ventilation due to the Saitari's two vents on the fly and two on the roof. Another Plus: There are multiple side doors for easy entry. At 12 lbs 2 oz, this tent is not likely to be carried on summit bids, but it's great for winter camping or low camps on a big peak."
03/28/2011
We have created an official Facebook page. We would love for you to "Like" it and add to it. Here is a link; Hilleberg Facebook page Please also give us feedback and ideas on what you would like to see there.
03/27/2011
We have received this movie trailer from Sebastian Copeland for his award winning movie "Into the Cold." You can also visit his web-site at www.sebastiancopeland.com or find out more about the movie at www.intothecold.org
03/17/2011
Backpacker Magazine in the US picked the New Saitaris as the best mountainerring tent in their recent Gear Guide. They had this to say about our new 4 person tent:
"When a tent costs as much as a mortage payment, it better deliver homelike comforts. The four-person Saitaris does just that, providing fortress protection and castle space in punishing winter conditions. Its Kerlon 1800 fabric is six times stronger than typical mountaineering-tent materials. Perched on an exposed, 12000-foot summit in Colorado's Park Range, "it barely shuddered in 30-mph gusts," reports our tester. The freestanding double-wall dome pitches with four poles of equal length (plus a shorter fifth pole supporting the front vestibule), making setup easy, even in the dark, with wind howling. The 49 inch peak height and 53-square-foot interior provide ample room for four sleepers; the 30-square-foot front vestibule easily holds four campers' worth of winter gear with plenty or romm left over for cooking, and the 15-square-foot rear area offers a garage for overflow. Multiple entry options also earned props: Place the vestibule's arched door on the leeward side, and it prevents icy blasts from sweeping through the vestibule and into the tent; but when winds shifted, testers entered the vestibule via another door on the opposite side. Ventilation is superb, thanks to two structured vents on the fly and two huge roof vents that can be unzipped in any weather. With four occupants - at 20°F with snowfall and 87 percent ambient humidity - no condensation accumulated inside."
Here is a link to our new Saitaris on our site. We are hoping to have it available in late April. You can pre-order it now and we will ship it as soon as it comes in.
03/16/2011
Germany's Outdoor magazine recently awarded their prestigeous "Editors
Choice 2011: The Top Products of the Year." This year the Soulo
received the top nod by the selection committee.
Their
motivation read: "There are solo-tents on the market that are
lighter than Hilleberg’s 2.1kg Soulo. But none are more stable or
more comfortable.
Not only does the Soulo stand up solidly to winds of 100 km/hr, it
also dependably keeps out rain, and ground moisture. It is child’s
play to erect, even with numb fingers while in the middle of a
storm. In addition, it is fully winter-ready and completely free
standing, without pegs – very practical on flat rock, which by the
way does not challenge the strong floor material in the slightest.
The interior space is easily roomy enough for one person, who can
enjoy nearly 1 meter sitting height and a usable sleeping-length of
1.90 meters. The vestibule is also roomy – it can be used for
cooking, and it also swallows boots, backpack and wet rain gear
without problems."
To visit Outdoor's German web-site go to:
www.outdoor-magazine.com
03/15/2011
A number of our professional partners are starting their expeditions right now. Visit their web-sites for some amazing adventures.
Ben Saunders, today announced
his second attempt to become the fastest person ever to reach the
geographic North Pole. Only two people in history have reached the
North Pole solo and unsupported, the most recent being eight years
ago.
Ben’s attempt was cut short in 2010 due to equipment failure, when a
faulty fuel container leaked, contaminating his food and supplies
meaning he was unable to finish the expedition. Like the first
attempt, Ben will undertake this expedition alone, on foot, without
air-drops of food, and with the aim of setting a speed record.
Visit Ben's website:
www.bensaunders.com to track his progress
Catlin Arctic Survey. On this third Catlin
Arctic Survey, scientists and explorers are examining the surface
layers of the Arctic Ocean. They are researching how changes within
the seawater beneath the floating sea ice may be affecting powerful
ocean currents that influence prevailing climate and weather
patterns worldwide.
In parallel, scientists from the US, UK and Canada are conducting
experiments at a unique research station on the frozen Arctic Ocean
with the support of experienced polar explorers and guides.
Read more at
www.catlinarcticsurvey.com
Sarah and Erik McNair-Landry are about to embark
on their latest expedition; a 3000km journey to kite-ski the
Northwest Passage! Follow them at
www.pittarak.com
03/14/2011
Norwegian online publication Klikk.no recently conducted
a review of 17 two-person all-season tents. The winner -and the only
tent to receive 6 out of 6 stars - was the Kaitum 2 GT.
To view the whole article (unfortunately only in Norwegian) go to
their
web-site.
03/04/2011
Adventure Travel Magazine in the UK reviewed 2 person tents in their March/April issue. The Kaitum 2 GT got the overall highest rating and the reviewer called it his "dream tent." You can read a Pdf with the full review by clicking here.
02/18/2011
We recently received this fun video from Alastair Humphreys. He made it during an expedition across Iceland.
An Expedition Across Iceland from Alastair Humphreys on Vimeo.
02/03/2011
Craig Rowland shared this great video with us after spending a wet but nice weekend in the Cascades.
01/27/2011
We just came across this nice little article in "the Globe and Mail" about training to become a Polar Explorer. To read it click here.
01/05/2011
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to sharing our new 2011 Handbook with you. They are on their way and should be here shortly. If you order a catalog now we will send the new one to you as soon as they come in.
12/01/2010
Our new and redesigned web-site is up and running. We hope that it will allow you to navigate a little bit easier and find things better. We plan on adding pages and information over the next few months so please check back in soon.
06/01/2010
On May 22, 2010 Jordan Romero stood on the summit of Everest together with his father and stepmom. He then became the youngest person ever to climb the mountain - and they became the first family to stand on the summit together. We congratulate them on their amazing accomplishment. www.jordanromero.com
05/17/2010
The Norwegian Magazine Villmarksliv picks the Kaitum 2 GT as their top pick for "all-around tent".
Follow Jordan Romero on his way up Mt. Everest in his amazing attempt to become the youngest person ever to climb the mountain and to become the youngest to finish the 7 summits. www.jordanromero.com
05/05/2010
Backpacker Magazine give their "Best All-around" award to the Jannu in the April 2010 issue. Stating: "if you want the best winter shelter, price be damned, get this mountain fortress. What's so special? With 37 square feet of floor space you get base camp comfort for the weight of a three-season tent - and zero condensation. And then no tradeoff on protection."
The article continues and finishes with saying; "In this case, you definitely get what you pay for."
01/29/2010
We are now shipping our New 2010 catalog.
01/28/2010
We have received our new Mesh Inner tents for use either separately or instead of its regular inner tent in the Akto, Unna, or any Nallo model when it is warm and dry. You can find them HERE.