My pleasure, Elias. 2 weeks ago I just tried this tent in fairly strong wind (about 50 mph gust). The tent performed really well. Although the flysheet was a wee bit flapping about (as you can expect from tunnel tents), the tent poles barely moved and this gave me much confidence to sleep during strong winds. I actually bought extra poles from Fjallraven, but I think I only need them when the winds are stronger than 60-70 mph. Cheers.
Thank you, Jon. The tent is very sturdy and I can't find an opportunity to double pole it yet (I bought an extra pole set for using in severe condition). Will wait for some storm and make a VDO about it again.
Looks like an amazing camp. The tent is rock solid. Just bought a Green one. I also have the Abisko 1, but I think that one a bit cramped in the winter months. Looking forward to some winter camping with the 2
Hi - I would recommend Abisko endurance 2 or 3 . Yes it ways a bit more but it is great ! I have ownd Hilleberg , The North face , Mountain Hardwear etc etc but the abisko endurance is just great . Balance between weight and strength :-)
Very useful video, thanks. Im trying to decide between this, the Nordisk Halland 2 LW or Msr Access 2, you don't happen to know how it compares in size internally with the Halland do you ( its very spacious) ? Cheers Andrew
Very glad to hear from you, Andrew. I'm a big fan of your camping vids. I just looked at the details of Nordisk and MSR tents you mentioned and it seems like you are looking at a lightweight tent, aren't you? As for the Halland 2 LW, you might get 10cm more headroom than the Abisko Lite 2. But you might have to compromise with the materials being used in the Halland 2 LW: 1) it uses pretty thin fabrics (i.e. 10D & 20D siliconised nylons, while the Abisko lite 2 adopts 20D & 40D); 2) it uses less strong poles (two 8.7mm DAC poles, in comparison to 9mm + 10mm DAC poles in the Abisko Lite 2); 3) it omits some extra features (such as the closure zip for the venting, which you might need to prevent spindrift in winter, and the pole sleeves that can accommodate double poles, useful when you want to defy the storm on top of Scottish munros). In this sense, it depends on the seasons and places you aim to use. If weight is your priority, the Halland 2 LW might be a lovely choice. But if you want a go-to tent for most occasions, I think the Abisko Lite 2 is worth considering (my Hillerberg Soulo has been forgotten on the shelf for ages). For the MSR Access 2, you might get more space overall. But, again, you have to compromise with the inner-first setup, which might bother us in wet condition, and less strong materials. I'm not quite a fan of American tents, as they seem to be designed for quite different kinds of weather. But if you really like this design, I think Terra Nova Southern Cross 2 is a very nice, similar tent as well. I hope this might be of some help.
Hi Andrew, I was wondering if you decided between the two tents. I am also looking at the Halland and the Abisko lite 2 and can't quite decide. 1,5 kg (less strong but maybe strong enough?) vs 2 kg and strong enough. Thanks for your thoughts. Simon
Simon Pastijn hi, I've actually opted for the MSR Access 2 which has been great so far ( though I'd like to have seen the Fjallraven for comparison but nobody had one in Glasgow ) !
@@AP-my2is Good discussion, I'm looking for a new tent for next tours and Ifound this video, with this discussion. Thank for your information. I have a Nordisk Oppland 3 SI, it's a good tent, We use this when we go out in 3 person but when our son stay at home it becomes too heavy; so I thought to consider Halland LW or Abisko Lite 2. Looking the specitfic of material of Halland LW, actually it's very light but the denars of flysheet are poor than SI model of Nordisk....I begin to think that 0.5 kg on Total Weight than Abisko Lite reduces the risk of tearing....I will try to watch Southern Cross 2 Tent...Regards
Good vid, trying to decide between the Abrisko 1 & 2. Have also got a T/N Quasar for full on winter. Just bought a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 made in Chine and cannot fault the quality. but would like something a bit lighter for solo use.
Thanks, Steve! If weight is your priority, you'd better go with the Abisko Lite 1. You can doublepole the tent to strengthen its stability for extreme weather use as well. Another interesting option is Tarptent Notch. I myself just bought it, weighing only about 700grams (trekking poles required). Haven't tested it yet due to the lockdown. Having read lots of reviews, it seems very stable and quite spacious. Will make a video on it very soon. Stay safe mate!
@@AP-my2is Sold the Nature hike and bought Abisko Lite 2. Great tent, spent quite a few solo wild camps in it now and is my go to tent. Can not wait to try it out in winter conditions.
@@steveproud846 I'm glad you enjoyed camping with the tent, Steve! It's a very versatile and sturdy tent. I have bought extra poles but haven't had any situation requiring doubling poles yet. Hope you have fun with colder weathers to come. :)
Hi Steve! I always use the tent for my solo wild camping. It's perfect for one person but a bit too cramped for two persons with lots of gear. For one-person use, you would have plenty of space to move around and store your gear as well as having decent vestibule space for cooking and keeping dirty gear.
I think the Abisko 2 can be considered as strong as the Hillie Red Label. Although the main nylon fabric is not as thick as the Red Label, it is strategically strengthened with the same thickness in key exposed areas (around the floor-contacting areas and any tensioned points). Hence, it is a lighter and very practical tent in comparison to the Nallo 2 Red Label.
@@AP-my2is Were you using the Abisko Lite 2? I was looking at the Abisko View, but not sure if that tent could handle weather :( I have a Hilleberg Staika and it's BOMB; but heavy and overkill for most hiking at the moment. I have a Big Agnes Copper Spur and it's SUPER nice, but the materials are very lightweight. Thanks! :)
@@TheTrailDancer Yes, I've been using the Abisko Lite 2 for almost three years. I love the idea that this tent can be double-poled to enhance stability. So I bought its extra pole kit. But I have never used the extra poles yet as the original tent alone could cope with anything the UK's weathers can throw at it (please see my VDO: czcams.com/video/0j7ykf7cq40/video.html). The Abisko Lite 2 is quite similar to Hilleberg Nallo 2. But I think it has a few advantages. First, obviously, it's lighter. Second, the air vent at the back of the tent is better during the storm as you can leave it open without being afraid of the rain getting in (the Nallo 2's air vent is at the bottom of the tent's end and your sleeping area could be easily got soaked by stormy rains). Third, the Abisko Lite 2's lower profile makes it less exposed to the winds. The only disadvantage for me might be it less space. I think it's a perfect one-plus person tent: very comfy for one-person use, can accommodate two people if necessary but will be a bit too cramped for two people with lots of gear.
Hi, The tent has pretty decent weight and size for a two-person tent. Its full kit weighs 2070 g (you can save some more weight by not taking a spare pole and repair kit with you) and its dimension is: 45cm long; 16cm wide.
I agree .. Because a tent is made in China. Does not mean it is sub standard.. Big Sky, and Macpac are made in Australia and N.Z. And have a lot of Q.C. Q.A. Issues for big money... Hilleburg, are on a different level.. However in my experience . You can get a inexpensive Chinese built tent and upgrade poles and fittings. To do the job at a fraction of the price...And TBH . If you are going more than 5000m in winter conditions...Money is no object... I recommend Asta Gear... 130 dollar tents with pole upgrades and minor modifications will do the same job . With better ventilation choices..
I just bought Tarptent Notch which is made in the US. I can say that the craftsmanship of the China-made Fjallraven tents is way better than the Tarptent's one.
@@niftyfiftycampingadventure795 I will make a review on the Tarptent Notch as soon as the lockdown in Wales is eased up. I believe it would be lovely as I watched some VDOs of Eric Normark's CZcams Chanel: czcams.com/video/3WaaJg0DqiY/video.html
Hi Rich! Glad to hear from you. Although I really love this tent, I'm sorry to say that I have to let it go. The tent is actually perfect for spacious one person camping. However, I recently like to do meditation while doing wild camping and the height of the inner doesn't fit me when sitting up straight. The tent would be absolutely fine for normal use, but, in this case, it doesn't suit my activity anymore. I have to sell the tent because I too many tents at the moment: 1) Abisko Lite 2, 2) Hilleberg Soulo and 3) Tarptent Notch. The latter two tents are perfect for my meditation in the mountains. The Notch tent weighs only 770 grams and hence I plan to use it most of the time (I just bought it before the COVID lockdown and haven't had a chance to use it yet). As for the Soulo, I would keep it for extreme weathers. As much as I love the tent, unfortunately, I have to let it go. I'm actually selling it on eBay (UK) at the moment.
The last time I used this tent was in February 2020. I used it to battle with a winter storm in Snowdonia. 100kmph storm was battering the tent the whole night and the tent could cope with the storm very well even without using double poling. There are no signs of damage to the pole or flysheet whatsoever. You can see from my VDO here: czcams.com/video/0j7ykf7cq40/video.html
Hi, I'm 6ft 2 inches and im concerned i may not have enough space height wise in the tent. How tall are you and do you manage ok? Many thanks atb Andy H
Hi Andy, I’m 5’8”. I think the tent is spacious for one person’s use even with your height. You can sit up and cook comfortably around the tent door. But if you require more space, I think looking for another tent with 10cm more height would be a good idea. Cheers, Tikky
those large tent sized rocks have fallen from that weathered cliff in recent times. Camp at the bottom of a corrie, or down wind of a volcano...no thanks. It may be a sturdy tent, but it ain't that sturdy.
Thanks for your caution about the rocks. But my camping spot was not that close to the cliff. It's about 300 metres from the cliff actually. And if I am to die because of that, let it be. :)
Good choice, I never understood why people buy red tents unless it's to be used in extreme conditions. Yep a lot of people struggle with the idea that with training and investment anything can be well made anywhere on the world.
After having green / khaki tents for the past 30 odd years my 22 year old son persuaded me to ‘go red’ a couple of weeks ago. I’m sure I’ll get used to the colour. Whatever makes you happy & comfortable is my motto.
Awesome video mate! Really interested in this tent, especially comparative to the Hilleberg Nallo 2.
Great video, thanks! Thinking of buying this tent myself. Lovely to see how it manages the weather and strong winds.
My pleasure, Elias. 2 weeks ago I just tried this tent in fairly strong wind (about 50 mph gust). The tent performed really well. Although the flysheet was a wee bit flapping about (as you can expect from tunnel tents), the tent poles barely moved and this gave me much confidence to sleep during strong winds. I actually bought extra poles from Fjallraven, but I think I only need them when the winds are stronger than 60-70 mph. Cheers.
Awesome pitch. I love that spot. The wind can really whip up in that bowl so good to see your tent was sturdy.
Thank you, Jon. The tent is very sturdy and I can't find an opportunity to double pole it yet (I bought an extra pole set for using in severe condition). Will wait for some storm and make a VDO about it again.
Looks like an amazing camp.
The tent is rock solid. Just bought a Green one.
I also have the Abisko 1, but I think that one a bit cramped in the winter months. Looking forward to some winter camping with the 2
Very nice. Capturing all the impressions. Seems to be a good tent. Will investigate further. Thanks!
My pleasure, mate! :)
Hi - I would recommend Abisko endurance 2 or 3 . Yes it ways a bit more but it is great ! I have ownd Hilleberg , The North face , Mountain Hardwear etc etc but the abisko endurance is just great . Balance between weight and strength :-)
Very useful video, thanks. Im trying to decide between this, the Nordisk Halland 2 LW or Msr Access 2, you don't happen to know how it compares in size internally with the Halland do you ( its very spacious) ? Cheers Andrew
Very glad to hear from you, Andrew. I'm a big fan of your camping vids. I just looked at the details of Nordisk and MSR tents you mentioned and it seems like you are looking at a lightweight tent, aren't you? As for the Halland 2 LW, you might get 10cm more headroom than the Abisko Lite 2. But you might have to compromise with the materials being used in the Halland 2 LW: 1) it uses pretty thin fabrics (i.e. 10D & 20D siliconised nylons, while the Abisko lite 2 adopts 20D & 40D); 2) it uses less strong poles (two 8.7mm DAC poles, in comparison to 9mm + 10mm DAC poles in the Abisko Lite 2); 3) it omits some extra features (such as the closure zip for the venting, which you might need to prevent spindrift in winter, and the pole sleeves that can accommodate double poles, useful when you want to defy the storm on top of Scottish munros). In this sense, it depends on the seasons and places you aim to use. If weight is your priority, the Halland 2 LW might be a lovely choice. But if you want a go-to tent for most occasions, I think the Abisko Lite 2 is worth considering (my Hillerberg Soulo has been forgotten on the shelf for ages). For the MSR Access 2, you might get more space overall. But, again, you have to compromise with the inner-first setup, which might bother us in wet condition, and less strong materials. I'm not quite a fan of American tents, as they seem to be designed for quite different kinds of weather. But if you really like this design, I think Terra Nova Southern Cross 2 is a very nice, similar tent as well. I hope this might be of some help.
Thanks, yes, your thinking is pretty much along my lines too, decisions decisions ! Cheers and hope you get many more adventures with the Abisko. A
Hi Andrew,
I was wondering if you decided between the two tents. I am also looking at the Halland and the Abisko lite 2 and can't quite decide. 1,5 kg (less strong but maybe strong enough?) vs 2 kg and strong enough.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Simon
Simon Pastijn hi, I've actually opted for the MSR Access 2 which has been great so far ( though I'd like to have seen the Fjallraven for comparison but nobody had one in Glasgow ) !
@@AP-my2is Good discussion, I'm looking for a new tent for next tours and Ifound this video, with this discussion. Thank for your information. I have a Nordisk Oppland 3 SI, it's a good tent, We use this when we go out in 3 person but when our son stay at home it becomes too heavy; so I thought to consider Halland LW or Abisko Lite 2. Looking the specitfic of material of Halland LW, actually it's very light but the denars of flysheet are poor than SI model of Nordisk....I begin to think that 0.5 kg on Total Weight than Abisko Lite reduces the risk of tearing....I will try to watch Southern Cross 2 Tent...Regards
Good vid, trying to decide between the Abrisko 1 & 2. Have also got a T/N Quasar for full on winter. Just bought a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 made in Chine and cannot fault the quality. but would like something a bit lighter for solo use.
Thanks, Steve! If weight is your priority, you'd better go with the Abisko Lite 1. You can doublepole the tent to strengthen its stability for extreme weather use as well. Another interesting option is Tarptent Notch. I myself just bought it, weighing only about 700grams (trekking poles required). Haven't tested it yet due to the lockdown. Having read lots of reviews, it seems very stable and quite spacious. Will make a video on it very soon. Stay safe mate!
@@AP-my2is Sold the Nature hike and bought Abisko Lite 2. Great tent, spent quite a few solo wild camps in it now and is my go to tent. Can not wait to try it out in winter conditions.
@@steveproud846 I'm glad you enjoyed camping with the tent, Steve! It's a very versatile and sturdy tent. I have bought extra poles but haven't had any situation requiring doubling poles yet. Hope you have fun with colder weathers to come. :)
Hi, do you use this tent for solo backpacking or is it a bit too big.
Hi Steve! I always use the tent for my solo wild camping. It's perfect for one person but a bit too cramped for two persons with lots of gear. For one-person use, you would have plenty of space to move around and store your gear as well as having decent vestibule space for cooking and keeping dirty gear.
How do you think this compares with Hilleberg Yellow or Red? Thanks!!!
I think the Abisko 2 can be considered as strong as the Hillie Red Label. Although the main nylon fabric is not as thick as the Red Label, it is strategically strengthened with the same thickness in key exposed areas (around the floor-contacting areas and any tensioned points). Hence, it is a lighter and very practical tent in comparison to the Nallo 2 Red Label.
@@AP-my2is Were you using the Abisko Lite 2? I was looking at the Abisko View, but not sure if that tent could handle weather :(
I have a Hilleberg Staika and it's BOMB; but heavy and overkill for most hiking at the moment. I have a Big Agnes Copper Spur and it's SUPER nice, but the materials are very lightweight.
Thanks! :)
@@TheTrailDancer Yes, I've been using the Abisko Lite 2 for almost three years. I love the idea that this tent can be double-poled to enhance stability. So I bought its extra pole kit. But I have never used the extra poles yet as the original tent alone could cope with anything the UK's weathers can throw at it (please see my VDO: czcams.com/video/0j7ykf7cq40/video.html). The Abisko Lite 2 is quite similar to Hilleberg Nallo 2. But I think it has a few advantages. First, obviously, it's lighter. Second, the air vent at the back of the tent is better during the storm as you can leave it open without being afraid of the rain getting in (the Nallo 2's air vent is at the bottom of the tent's end and your sleeping area could be easily got soaked by stormy rains). Third, the Abisko Lite 2's lower profile makes it less exposed to the winds. The only disadvantage for me might be it less space. I think it's a perfect one-plus person tent: very comfy for one-person use, can accommodate two people if necessary but will be a bit too cramped for two people with lots of gear.
How much does the tent weight? And in what volume does it pack? Can you make a video showing it's packing size? Thank you~
Hi, The tent has pretty decent weight and size for a two-person tent. Its full kit weighs 2070 g (you can save some more weight by not taking a spare pole and repair kit with you) and its dimension is: 45cm long; 16cm wide.
Thank you so much! Sometimes vendors don't include the true packing size weight, thanks again~
My pleasure. Actually, if you keep the poles outside the pack (such as attach to your rucksack), you can even squeeze the pack size down further.
I agree .. Because a tent is made in China. Does not mean it is sub standard.. Big Sky, and Macpac are made in Australia and N.Z. And have a lot of Q.C. Q.A. Issues for big money... Hilleburg, are on a different level.. However in my experience . You can get a inexpensive Chinese built tent and upgrade poles and fittings. To do the job at a fraction of the price...And TBH . If you are going more than 5000m in winter conditions...Money is no object... I recommend Asta Gear... 130 dollar tents with pole upgrades and minor modifications will do the same job . With better ventilation choices..
I just bought Tarptent Notch which is made in the US. I can say that the craftsmanship of the China-made Fjallraven tents is way better than the Tarptent's one.
@@AP-my2is No surprise to me... Enjoy your tent. And remember upgrades are usually very cheap if you know the tent..
@@niftyfiftycampingadventure795 I will make a review on the Tarptent Notch as soon as the lockdown in Wales is eased up. I believe it would be lovely as I watched some VDOs of Eric Normark's CZcams Chanel: czcams.com/video/3WaaJg0DqiY/video.html
@@AP-my2is The Notch is legit!
Bought this tent and can not fault it.
Hi..are you still using this tent to add a long term use. I actually bought this tent from watching your video. Cheers
Hi Rich! Glad to hear from you. Although I really love this tent, I'm sorry to say that I have to let it go. The tent is actually perfect for spacious one person camping. However, I recently like to do meditation while doing wild camping and the height of the inner doesn't fit me when sitting up straight. The tent would be absolutely fine for normal use, but, in this case, it doesn't suit my activity anymore. I have to sell the tent because I too many tents at the moment: 1) Abisko Lite 2, 2) Hilleberg Soulo and 3) Tarptent Notch. The latter two tents are perfect for my meditation in the mountains. The Notch tent weighs only 770 grams and hence I plan to use it most of the time (I just bought it before the COVID lockdown and haven't had a chance to use it yet). As for the Soulo, I would keep it for extreme weathers. As much as I love the tent, unfortunately, I have to let it go. I'm actually selling it on eBay (UK) at the moment.
The last time I used this tent was in February 2020. I used it to battle with a winter storm in Snowdonia. 100kmph storm was battering the tent the whole night and the tent could cope with the storm very well even without using double poling. There are no signs of damage to the pole or flysheet whatsoever. You can see from my VDO here: czcams.com/video/0j7ykf7cq40/video.html
Hi,
I'm 6ft 2 inches and im concerned i may not have enough space height wise in the tent. How tall are you and do you manage ok?
Many thanks atb
Andy H
Hi Andy,
I’m 5’8”. I think the tent is spacious for one person’s use even with your height. You can sit up and cook comfortably around the tent door. But if you require more space, I think looking for another tent with 10cm more height would be a good idea.
Cheers,
Tikky
those large tent sized rocks have fallen from that weathered cliff in recent times. Camp at the bottom of a corrie, or down wind of a volcano...no thanks. It may be a sturdy tent, but it ain't that sturdy.
Thanks for your caution about the rocks. But my camping spot was not that close to the cliff. It's about 300 metres from the cliff actually. And if I am to die because of that, let it be. :)
Good choice, I never understood why people buy red tents unless it's to be used in extreme conditions.
Yep a lot of people struggle with the idea that with training and investment anything can be well made anywhere on the world.
After having green / khaki tents for the past 30 odd years my 22 year old son persuaded me to ‘go red’ a couple of weeks ago. I’m sure I’ll get used to the colour. Whatever makes you happy & comfortable is my motto.