Hilleberg - Nammatj 2

70cm is very wide, are you sure you need mats that wide? 2 of them wouldn't even fit in a Hilleberg Nammatj 2, and that's a very spacious 2 person tent. I would say get less wide mats, or failing that, you'll need a 3 person tent. Tunnel tents generally offer the most spacious interior. The Robens Sprinter (2 or 3) is a fantastic tent for the money. You could use a footprint to cover the vestibule area, but I wouldn't worry about things getting wet, let them get wet, presumably you're in the UK, in which case, at some point things are going to get wet.

It’s a bit small for sitting up in but the Hilleberg Nammatj2 is a fantastic winter tent. It feels bombproof, holds up amazingly in the wind, and is (just) light enough to backpack with. 

I've had a Hilleberg Nammatj 2 for 12 years now and taken it all over the world. I take care of it but it still looks like new today. Came with two liners, one like this and a mesh liner for warmer weather, is that included here? If you are set on a Hilleberg and want to do warm weather camping I think the Nammatj would be better, having vents on both sides of the tent really helps with airflow. Also the mesh liner. I also agree that price is steep for a 10 yo tent, you can buy new for 870.

I’ve owned a Hilleberg Nammatj 2 for nearly 10 years. It’s by far the best tent I’ve used. They pitch in 5 minutes once mastered, they’re extremely roomy, big vestibule, warm and cosy inside, loads of headroom and good ventilation (but still prone to condensation). They pack away small too which is a bonus, mine fits into my bags sleeping bag compartment. The build quality is very high and I’ve had mine out in all weathers, all on Dartmoor. It’s taken 50-60mph gusts on front, rear and side with no issues. They’re pretty expensive now (I paid £675 for mine new in 2016) but if you look after it, it’ll probably be the last tent you have to buy. My only gripe is the weight. It’s 2.7kg pack weight and I sometimes double pole and I have a footprint so that adds up. Hope this helps. If I’ve missed anything just ask 👍

That's a bargain tent you've got. I have a similar tent (Hilleberg Nammatj 2) which is slightly heavier but 4 season rated. I found the four season design wasn't pleasant in warmer climates so your tent might be a bit hot. You'll appreciate your one in colder seasons though. The weight isn't worth it for solo backpacking, especially if your hiking long distances. The space is nice, but if backpacking solo, I found it overkill. I've since changed to a one person tent to save weight. It means it's a bit tighter in space but the weight matches the task / trip. I always recommend a footprint. With high end materials it's worth it. Sponsored expiditioners can get a new tent each season, us mere plebs cannot. On the topic of footprints, there are lightweight affordable options that aren't from the tent supplier. I purchased a Tyvek footprint made for my tent model from an eBay seller that's been fantastic.

It'll probably hold up just fine in typical 3 season weather. But looking at the fading dye, it's seen a lot of use. Even with good care, it's a sign that the nylon may not be as strong as it once was, so I personally wouldn't trust it in harder winds. Especially when weather can be variable in the wild. Personally, if I was looking to get a nammatj, it's for its 4 season capacity, and knowing that i can trust it to stand up to unexpected changes in weather. Indeed, that's exactly what happened a few weeks ago. Set up with expected mild weather, ended up with 50mph gusts all night. Noisy, but felt safe throughout. This is especially in light of reasonably capable tents within that 600euro price range.

I've spent two weeks in Alaska in a similar tunnel tent, although it was a Hillberg. Great tent that setup quickly and was super sturdy. But it was hot even for Alaska in the summer. Temps in the mid-sixties at night. It's a great tent but not suitable for the climate, it will turn into a sauna inside. An MSR Hubba or Hubba Hubba would be a better tent for the tropics. Had friends who have camped in Brazil, they recommend a mesh style tent with the fly off, setup under a tarp to handle the rain. This is the best way to get the most ventilation. They frequently returned from rain forest trips saying the humidity was intense, and they would open waterproof cases to discover fungus had grown inside. Good luck!

People shit on hilleberg prices till they use a hilleberg in less than ideal weather. I’ll tolerate the price for the long life and ability to handle some nasty weather. Most places in the states below tree line don’t need one though.

Hilleberg, TarpTent, SlingFin, Samaya. Real expeditions are more likely to choose Hilleberg. Their strongest tents are not super light, but they are made to withstand serious weather.

I swear by my Hilleberg, but that's a terrible deal, even on a great tent.

Get a Hilleberg! 😂buy once cry once.

Hilleberg is the tent for severe weather. They have different lines depending on how you want to trade weight versus sturdiness. None are "ultralight", but that is not what you are looking for in extreme cold/winds/snow.

I hunt in Alaska we always use a Hilleberg

Hilleberg makes fantastic tents. Not cheap though.

If you really want to buy once cry once, the best tents available are probably from hilleberg. If you want a very decent budget one to start out and see what you like and don’t like, I’d recommend naturehike

Completely disagreeing with this. This is a well known influencer site and list. So, it is merely a sales pitch. Lets check out the list: North Face Stormbreak. 200$ for a polyester tent in 2025! Half of the amazon junk would be more resistant to weather, and weighs half. It is an amazing tent, but only if we are in 2000s. Kelty, is it half covered in mesh, it is horrible in summer and it cannot stand winter. Then there is Hilleberg. Top of the top winter tent. If the list contains a Hilleberg I dont think there would even be a place for MSR in the list. The list then should be dominated by other Hillebergs. Also, where is the Zpacks, or Xmids? Where is mongar, or lanshan? Those are amazing <1 kilo tents .. some of which are on amazon. I agree, Amazon has a lot of junk. But also a lot of very high quality products not paying influencers. There are many better tent makers outside of this list and for many of the items in the list, they are indeed amazing products. However, for many I dont think their brand name justifies their price in 2025 anymore.

Ok let me pitch on the list then: This is an incoherent list: contains tents with different sizes and persons count, so it is creating more confusion than being helpful. Apart from that several of the tents there have well known problems: \- Hilleberg is a winter tent; if you rely on this list and buy it for a summer holiday you will die. \- Elixir does not use seam sealing and instead use a sealing technique mostly seen in cotton fabric tents, and it is known that it leaks. So late autumn it is a dangerous tent. \- North Face Stormbreak is a very old, reliable tent, but uses polyester, so it weighs around 3 kilos. You can easily find a tent with the same specs, much better material for half the price and would weigh around 2 kilos. \- Rei and Nemo tents in the list are all dome tents, which are literally replicas of each other (i would even say knock offs of Big Agnes there with inferior build quality). Many of them are half covered with fabric instead of mesh in their inners, which is terrible for summer. Always go for as much mesh as possible for summer. For early autumn, late spring they are probably good. But definitely master of none. I dont know how they are in a "best" list \- Kelty again is an old reliable tent, but has pole sleeves, so setting it up is a chore. It is covered with fabric again, so not so good for summer, would be good for mountain weather in the summer though. Still, material is outdated and setting it up is much slower than current lines of tents. \- Hillebergs are top of the top, and big agnes clearly earns its place in the list. \- MSR tents there are both very light options, but nothing special there. Personally i would carry 500 grams more instead of paying premium to a tent design that is so common. It is a very good alternative for ultralighters. \- There are other tent types, such as inflatables, such as popup tents, such as summer tents. The list contains none. So, if you are trying to find a tent to buy .. ditch this list and check out other sources. It is incoherent, it misses out a lot of different alternatives and it doesnt factor in criteria such as who? how? where? when? how many people? duration? conditions? It is basically the sunday paper of tent recommendations. A potpourri of cool images.

Hilleberg it is then. Assuming it’s 3 adults… I’ve been backpacking for “a long time”. I’d put up with a 2 person tent. No way am I cramming myself into a 3 person tent. I’ll just bring my own tent in that case. Nobody wants to be the person in the middle.