I live in Scotland so know about midges. Watching this video, seriously, made me itch.

I have this tent. I backpacked with my wife in the sierras during the spring and I was carrying tent, communal items and food, and my own gear . The *killer features* that made this a favorite: 1) I can setup and take down the tent solo without backaches, and 2) the wife was warm and slept well in mid to late 20 degree weather.

Hi Tom another cracking and typically detailed review! I’m a big fan of this tent and nearly bought it myself, so great to hear you are enjoying it. The 220cm inner length did make me think it was was tight for me height wise. But as Hilleberg recommends, pitching vestibule into wind should solve any issues of the rear sloping wall pushing the outer onto inner and in turn, causing this to touch your sleeping bag. Took me a while to get my head around this with my Jannu and I actually reached out to Hilleberg who confirmed it to be correct, as it goes against 99% of conventional wisdom of pitching rear into wind! The steeper angle for the vestibule really does enhance the usable space. Also love the simplicity of pitching it offers with just 2 pole sleeves. Health to enjoy! Cheers Gary

I am a tall user ( 1.92m ) and went with the Nammatj 3. It’s only 200gr more, but is 105cm inner tent height as to 95cm with Nammatj 2. It’s perfect for me and my 25kg dog ( Springer Spaniel ). I can lie slightly diagonal in the tent and not touching the inner tent at all. Most likely also due to the 10cm extra height the sloping at foot end is less pronounced as with Nammatj 2. I looked at the Keron, but Hilleberg stopped making the Keron 2 and the Keron 3 is just way too heavy ( over 4kg ) and taking too much space in the backpack. Then the Kaitum 2 could have been an alternative, but as with all their Red label tents, the vents have no mesh layer! Its either closed or fully open. Not nice in Summer with a million mosquitos and flies or in winter during snow+wind. So if you are tall as me, look into Nammatj 3. The weight difference and packsize compared to Nammatj 2 is neglible.

Another great video. I really enjoy your reviews!

Great to see you back Tom and reviewing tents. Since your last one I have purchased a Staika and very pleased with it. However, it was a close run thing between that and the Nammatj but the length at 6ft 4" swayed me to the Staika.

Tom, Lukes Mountain is a cool wee spot with those little loughs👍 Definitely no laughing act the midges and was nearly brushing my face along with you🦟 A fantastically comprehensive review as always👍 for a great looking tent, loved the large porch area for storage and cooking even in windy conditions. Here is to some snow this winter❄

I have the nammatj 2 gt and it is my favourite that I always try to take. Enjoyed the review.

Thank you Tom for this really detailed review. It helps a lot.

Hi Tom, I’ve been looking out for another review from you for ages, so it was great to see another film. As always, a fantastic production, and I thought the audio was super. This was a really detailed review, and made me think about a tent I’ve never really considered. I’m interested to hear that you’ve sold your BL Soulo, I did consider selling my Staika for one but glad I didn’t now. Interesting also to hear you say that BL tunnels are the strongest in the wind. Easily the best HIlleberg tent reviews out there. Great work!!’ Phil

Hi Hilleberg Fan Boy (HFB) 😎 Looks like a great purchase to meet your ‘camping in any conditions’ needs. Very impressed with the interior width, porch space and it’s capability to withstand windy conditions. Good to hear your niggles with it too. Looks like a great tent to have available in your arsenal of tents - may you have many secure and enjoyable nights in it!! I’d still like a strong tent for the once or twice a year that my other tents aren’t capable to withstand…3 Kg is a bit scary but I appreciate what you get for it! Thanks for showing us around your fab tent 😊👍

Hi Tom, I like that you do your testing in the mountains and not in your back yard (something I also strive for). I've really been enjoying your content, so keep up the good work.

Tom, Thank you for the information. I will drop by our local REI store later today ( Friday here) to try the Granite pack. I have always been a Gregory guy, but as I've gotten older (74) I'm looking at alternatives. Currently, I am planning a few overnight backpacks to test out a few new items I purchased. My backpacking buddy has been dealing with the death of his mom ( she was 102) and his wife who has had a series of nagging illnesses. We had a three-week trip planned for Wyoming's Wind River area, but due to her medical situation, the trip was postponed. Wyoming is a great place to hike, with spectacular mountains, all total it is one of our favorite places to visit. Together we have many trips into the "Winds." I'll drop you a line later today and see if this pack works for me. Have a great day, and thanks again for all your posts. Keep them coming!! Big AL

"The Best 4 Season Tent For Me" - too! Just to thank you for turning a newbie like me into a fellow Hilleberg fanboy, and for helping me work my way through several of their awesome tents. Without your channel it would've taken a lot more time researching to feel confident that I'd arrived at the best choice - a million thanks. ATB and I'll be sure to keep tabs on anything you care to share especially re any contenders for this amazing tent ;)

WELCOME BACK TOM!!! It’s great to be you doing what you’re good at - tent reviews. I can see why you like the space in this tent compared with the Soulo. I must admit, I am favouring tents with more room and liveability in them. I had a smile a few times as you fought off the insects trying to have a slice of you. Lol. Nice haircut too. 😀 I look forward to seeing you take this tent out in the winter when it’s perhaps windy and snowing. Keep up the great reviews and the sound unbiased comments.

Thanks, Tom. Entertaining.

Great review! For me the Hilleberg Niak is my goto 3-season solo tent and I have an Keron 3 as my harsch weather/base tent. But as I live in Sweden more then often harsch equals to lots off snow and cold rather then wind. In the cold, space for bulky gear is gold even solo bringing a 3 ppl tent. I probably would get away fine with the Nammatj 2 solo but I cant really motivate cost for the 1Kg:isch saving. Also in the Keron length isn't a problem :) Nice color, all my Hillebergs are sand!

Hi Tom. Really good to see that you're out and about again! I'm green with envy. New tent (I chose the Soulo over the Nammatj... choices.) New rugsack. I can't even manage to get out (the mountains are 700km away, and with the price of petrol and inflation:( Either way, just glad to see you out again. Atb, David.

Hey Tom! Greetings from the Rocky Mountains. Excellent video as always! Love hearing your insights, perspectives, and overview of the different features of the Nammatj. We are the same height (6'1"). Though I like the idea of the Nammatj, seeing how you fit inside the inner tent confirmed that the Keron or Kaitum will be my next Hilleberg. I have an Allak 3, Rogen, and Anaris - all excellent at their intended purpose. Recently I picked up a set of 10mm poles for the Allak 3. Overkill for most of what I'll see here in the Rockies, but wanted that extra stability. Wow, I underestimated how big of a difference the 10mm poles would make! Thank you for creating superb videos and reviews. Appreciate all the time and energy you invest into sharing your thoughts and perspectives. Excited to see your upcoming reviews! Cheers!

Definitely the best in depth easy to understand and comprehensive review I have seen, just wish you had a nallo as that's the tent I have just purchased although is a similar tent so for strength and ventilation I think this review fits with the nallo. Enjoyed watching so thanks for that

Tent looks awesome! I opted for the Nallo 4 for me and my son. Load of space for 2 and red label is good enough for 99% of uK camping. Only 3kg between 2 people

Great video and review Tom 👏 👌 i did laugh at the midges.... wont ever forget the midges in Clencoe 🤣

Good to see you out Tom! The tent looks brilliant. Definitely a worthy swap for the Soulo and as you’ve said lots of nice features for not a lot of weight extra. And my favourite colour! We should try and get a camp organised with Adam over the summer here if you are game. Cracking review as always cheers!

Great stuff Tom and does look an interesting tent. Have to say that I am going back away from lightweeight tents and looking at space and comfort. Actually looking at tents in the 2.7kg + range as I feel stronger fabrics and space is more important to me now than saving a 1kg or so. Atb and keep up the great videos.

Actually considering one of these now after this! Was not laughing at the itching Tom, but the wheezing and you trying to carry on...

Excellent review Tom .. you have covered all my points...thank you...

That’s a great review, Tom. Should be a ‘go to’ for anyone considering this tent. That ventilation takes some beating - it must create a good flow through in a breeze. Sheep poo…: we have a lot of that here 😂

Hi Tom, you're my favourite reviewer on KZfaq I think! I'm also a Hilleberg fanboy, having slept, owned or tested almost all of them now, any gaps I have are firmly located in the Yellow label as I'm too fond of durability and 4 season application to compromise strength. Having said that, I sell them as part of my job and have been on trips with Hilleberg so I feel relatively confident with them, though I'm always learning more. I agree with your points, Hilleberg has been very privelleged to have had the strength in its reputation/sales to resist any pressure to alter, adapt or re-design their products, they have enjoyed tweaking them as they see fit, due to incredible demand. The UK after sales market is very strong, this is not the case everywhere in Europe though. I also firmly believe 2 additional pockets are overdue and that a foot end alteration to maximise the length/height ratio would be warmly received, the two additional peg loops at the foot end do not contribute that much. I owned the Nammatj 2 and sold it after sleeping in it two nights, simply because of the foot end forcing me to sleep diagonally, although I am only 5"11. I will probably purchase it again though as I was naive to how genuinely impressive the Nammatj 2 is compared to the Soulo for example in terms of weight, space and durability. It would be very interesting to see your take on the Kaitum 2 and the Allak 2 by comparison, as I feel these two come equally close to perfection at a similar weight. Thanks for another great review!

Very detailed, brother. Yeah I had a Nammatj 2 a couple of years ago but sold it for an Allak 2, both great tents, also have an Akto and a Soulo. So, Hilleberg fan too. Great video.

Most people sleep with their legs bent a bit, so the length should be OK even for tall people.

this is really useful, I'm actually on the lookout for a decent tent

Hello Tom, an excellent review, complete with rationale support. One thing you mentioned was checking out the Hilleberg video on camping in strong winds. That and many other helpful videos should be a manditory viewing if one wishes to get the most out of a Hilleberg tent. Thank you and enjoy the coffee!

Just stumbled on this video and appreciate its a year old. What i would say with mine year's ago literally on the first trip i changed the guy structure intitially using paracord and taut-line hitches prior to getting matching guys and linelocks (i tend to go very remote locations where the failure of the tent could not only be risky but also really uncomfortable re having to bivy for prolonged periods. I do not understand why Hilleberg made the guys on the black label go to the same pegging point (probably with weight obsession that people have these days). Hilleberg or not once the guys fail the tent will fail very quickly in storm + wind. I have cut the guylines to give me 8 guys on the side (replaced with 4 new ones to give me improved lenght and pegging sites), and have actually tied on 4 addition guys to the top side anchor point. This gives me lots of options; 1) Low to Moderate wind - i put the 2 guys on 1 peg (as per default) 2) High Wind - I put each side guy (8) onto its own peg 3) Storm Force + I roll down the extra guys on the sides give's me 12 points. Also have tied on 2 additional guylines onto the ends. I cannot emphasis the difference this makes in stability when staggering the angles but also in terms of safety during storms. At present you lose a peg and your tent can fail prior to getting out to sort in the storm. This way even if a peg gets ripped out, you are still anchored, it is for this reason alone i think hilleberg really messed up with thining of the 4 side points, losing a peg means you lost the whole side protection for the pole. Lastly if you can get them in and say its on wet moorland, Delta pegs are fantastic. Have used my Nammatj all over the world in hurricane force winds from the Arctic circle to high altitude. Cracking bit of kit, its a palace if solo, and as you say its not much different to the Soulo in weight. I actually like it for extended bikepacking on really long trips as on down days and in bad weather it just give's me so much more options than the soulo or Akto inside to service and mend parts. I think they all have a place however and enjoy all 4 i have. Lastly great video BTW, your right about the 10mm poles, i use a Nammatj pole on my Akto (same lenght) as ordered an additional one and it makes a considerable difference on the Akto in high wind, again i think on the solo tents with 1 pole like the Akto and Enan for the difference in weight its worth a 10mm pole from the get go!

Great review. I have this tent. I use it solo. It is tough as nails. Very reliable. I also have a Keron 3. I use that as a two man mostly on northern canoe trips. The Keron 3 is also tough as nails. You really can't go wrong with Hilleberg tents. I also own a MH Trango 3.1 which is also an excellent reliable tent. But, between the Keron 3 and the MH Trango 3.1, I prefer the tube tent design of the Keron 3 slightly.

Hi Tom long time no tests ! As always a great comprehensive test, all Hilleberg tents are spot on, you just have to spend the money, trouble is with tunnel tents and single pole tents, they all flap, they take the wind well but flap, as long as you can live with the flapping it’s ok, personally if I did. It have kids to look after I may well would consider a Hilleberg but for now my Vango Mirage is my storm tent, also 3kg, this test shows just how spacious and well made this tent is. Why can’t they make x/l tents like Rab do with the bags, at 6’3” on a 7 cm mat it just shows not much thought is given to tall campers. Keep em coming

Tom ... Thanks for those kind words. I'll touch base later next week. Stay out there. Big AL

The sheep poo lol Same in he Lake District were I mainly camp. Great review mate.

Hi Tom, I discussed with you previously to pros and cons of the Akto v the Soulo BL which I was struggling to decide upon. I went with the Soulo in the end but let it go as it wasn’t what I practically needed. I also had an Unna and a Nammatj 3, which for whatever reason I also let go and now only own a Niak. This video has me thinking about a Nammatj again as it is so easy to pitch and versatile. Only issue I had was condensation in some conditions, I really struggled with it.. Great video👍

Hi Tom, I really loved your rethinking on this tent, not that you were originally incorrect, but rather as life changes so does our thinking, and here is a prime example. I have watched some of those high wind examples of the Nammatj, and there is a tremendous amount of deformation, but you are absolutely right the poles stand firm, and the fabric doesn’t tear. The weight/space/strength/ease of use ratio is irresistible.

all right then, I just bought one. See what you’ve done😄

Great review btw. I love my Nam 2, it just does everything so well. Out of my other Hille's it's the one I reach for the most. I'm thinking of getting rid of my BL Soulo as I hardly use it compared to my Nam. Why take the Soulo when for a couple of hundred grams more you can have so much space and luxury...keep up the good work.

If alone can sleep at an angle for more room. Nice thing about the nammatj compared to the nallo, is the top doesnt flatten like it does in the nallo when it's narrow end is pitched into the wind.

My first pack was a Granite Gear Crown VC 60 and loved it, it was just too large.

I had the gt 2 version tom,bombroof,ive just bought a gossamer gear mariposa 60l, weighs 1kg , keep them vids coming👍

Hello Tom! Is that a mavic 2s in tripod mode? Pretty steady despite winds!

Tom ... Many Thanks! I will take a look at the 3-person tent as well. I have the Hilleberg Catalog so I'll check it out. If I can help you in any way, please drop me a line. I mentioned before, I have completed some extensive backpacking trips ( 3 above the Artic Circle) and many 2 to 3-week wilderness trips. Take care. Al

Awesome review as always Tom. The nammatj is a brilliant tent. I, like you went from tunnel (double poled fjallraven abisko lite 2) to geodesics ( crux x2 bomb and x2 storm ) as I originally found the fjallraven too flappy. The material was so loud but tbf the poles were barely moving. I’ve got videos of the fjallraven in recorded 42mph winds and it looks fantastic…….it was just the noise unfortunately. The crux in either storm (2.9kg) or bomb ( 3.4kg) offer supreme protection and stability but obviously inner pitch first presents a different experience when putting up. On reflection the best all rounder was probably my kuiu storm star, strong enough to handle major winds and snow loading, pitches all in one and at 2.6kg is a good weight. Negative was the quality against fjallraven and crux, just not there.

Hi Tom, another well detailed review 👍 I'm seriously considering this one as a replacement for my Soulo when the time comes to upgrade to something bigger. Great space in it for the weight. Lukes Mountain always seems to take a beating, we got it a few months ago when we were up with heavy winds 😂 Stuart and myself are close to getting a date that both suits us so we might see you out soon 👍

Hey Tom, first of all great review as always. As you told me in your response for my comment two months ago, that you wanted to buy this tent I was looking forward to your review which you have done a great job of course. I made up my mind in the meantime as well and purchased the same tent and used it last week in Germany on one of the northern islands. The weather was quite good and I have to say, that I don’t regret in purchasing this tent over the hilleberg soulo , Which I wanted to buy actually instead. It gives you much more space, it’s almost as strong, and has much more livability and I completely agree with you. I will post today and tomorrow a couple videos, that out of course not your quality, mainly short clips about 30 seconds but you can give me a like as well if you like on the tent. I think it’s great and I look forward to use this for many years, as I look forward to your review as you said from thehilleberg Kaitum…keep it up

Watched this last night Tom as getting itchy feet again and looking at the Nammatj 2 and the GT version - not sure if you've tried the GT ? Either way, good review and handles some gnarly weather with ease. I've seen the Hille video with Petra pitching it with their wind machine - was impressive. I've also seen some interesting debate about tunnel tents amongst 'the forums' which suggest that many people don't tension them enough (length wise) and that they need to be placed under a lot of tension to perform at their best. Vango led the way would you believe with their internal guy or 'TBS' system in their tunnel tents, to provide some extra lateral rigidity. I really like the look of the Nammatj, especially the GT - that said, I've just taken delivery of an MSR Tindheim 2 and will hopefully put that through it's paces - ATB, Chris

Hi Tom, excellent video and it's inspired me to purchase one for myself. I must ask, where on earth did you manage to find one of these in the UK? I'm having absolutely zero luck even finding a store that stocks them! Thanks a lot and keep up the excellent work, Tom.

Hi Tom, glad to see you back with another review. Have you ever considered the fjallraven tents? I own an Abisko View 2 and love it even thought it’s heavy for a 3 season tent as the materials are superb and I feel like it could stand up to anything. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on their range of tents.

Hey Tom ... I have a new left hip! My surgery went well and was able to come home after a long 12.5-hour day. Three weeks of hanging at my apartment and no driving, but this surgery is well worth the time off. I should be able to get back to normal by the end of January just in time for an overnight backpack in mid-Feb.. Keep the videos coming and all my best to you and your family . Have a great Holiday season. Your Friend ... Big AL

Tome ... Have you done a review on the Terra Black Label Tent? Thanks Al Manzie / Virginia Beach, VA. BTW, this review.

I wish they made a Nammatj 4 GT..., as an alternative to a heavier Keron 4GT... seems to be a gap in their line up, considering the Nallo/KAitum in the red label class...

Great review, as always! I just made the choice to get the Nallo 2 GT, which is similar to the weight of the Nammatj without the GT. I have other BL, RL and YL tents for other conditions, but for me the GT is nice and the red label is sort of a compromise in nearly all conditions, but surprisingly, from real-life use, the one that I reach for most year-round.

I’m in the predicament of buying the Janna or the nammatj. I need help in deciding. Weight isn’t an issue as they are the same. For me it would be strength and noise in high winds and strength in snow load.

I laughed :-) just because you told me about to do so. :-)

So buy a 10mm pole for the Akto and use it's 9mm to double pole the 'head end' of the Nammatj2 ? The GT version has enough 'garage' space for bikepacking with a Moulton bike.

Cracking review as always Tom. There are varying packed weights from suppliers between 2.5 -3kg. Have you weighed the full pack size excluding a footprint.

I bet not many tents could survive a night of consistent 40-60 mph winds...maybe 15 in the world. Even fewer can actually be SETUP by yourself in such conditions. You are absolutely right. Hilleberg designs are the real deal

Hey Tom ... in one of the videos you mentioned you were extremely happy with the new Granite backpack. Have you completed a review of this pack? Second, what model were you happy with? Thanks. Big Al / Is a review coming?

Hi Tom. Have enjoyed your tent reviews immensely. For my adventures through Fiordland NZ I seem to have narrowed my search down to the Hilleberg Nammatj 2. Key Reasons: Fiordland is extremely wet and windy so 4 season desirable with heavy duty bathtub floor. Ability to erect inner/outer simultaneously, and in windy conditions. For me a 2 person is desirable/necessary as the Soulo, for instance, would be too claustrophobic for me. Fiordland is notorious for sandflies, so cooking from within the tent is not an option (for me). I carry an extra fly to cook under unless at his altitudes where sandflies don't hang out. My question: Is there another Hilleberg tent that I should be considering that meet these primary criteria. Cheers and thanks for all your good work.

I want to love Hilleberg and I do and use occasionally but rarely 🙃 mostly mids and tarps as roomy and light

Have you compared the Nammatj 2 to the GT version that is a little longer? Love your reviews!

Superb review Tom - very useful information. I'm still torn between a Nammatj and a nallo for anything that my Akto and Anjan can't do - so many choices! The GT version of these tents also look excellent but I'm not sure if the added weight makes it worth it.

Great video 📹

Hi Tom, I asked you a while ago about recommending a two man four season budget tent, I think one on the list was a vango but I'm not sure. Anyway somehow all the files on my tablet have been wiped. So could I ask you again please? In September we are traveling around Ireland by motorcycle . Happy camping and any advice would be welcome. Thanks Jon.

Did you know that the Hilleberg "10mm" are really 10,25 mm and the "9mm" are really 8,64mm ? That mean the difference between them are really 1,6 mm, explain better the difference in strenght. Another funny thing, my HB Nammatj 3 bought 1997 have the 9mm poles ! I just saw it a few weeks ago because I got the tent out, put it up to check everything since my brother is going to borrow it, wam´nted to make sure everything was ok. Guess if I was surprised to see imprinted on the poles 8,64 mm ! I contacted Hilleberg about it and they confirmed. They didnt have red label tent at that time.

The Nammatj and Keron series are for on the move travel, not for basecamping. The saivo, saitaris, and tarra are for basecamping so they have the 8-10 pockets you are looking for

Hi Tom, I have come across you on KZfaq researching Hilleberg tents. Great reviews and plenty of good information.. thank you. I was looking for a Nammajt 2 or 3 (possibly a GT) but there is no stock available at present. I can get a Nallo 2 or a 3GT. Have you any experience with these tents?

Hi Tom. Thanks for another great review of a Hilleberg tent in its element. Your reviews really are the best. I currently have a Trailstar but it's too flipping breezy for winter camping! A few months back you reviewed the Jannu and seemed really taken with it. What was it in the end that made you go for another Nammatj rather than the Jannu? Also I notice reading the comments here that it sounds like you also seriously considered a Nallo - again same question what made you decide against that as well. Many thanks

Hello there Tom. Really enjoyed this video. I’m always interested in Hilleberg reviews as I’d like to invest in one for wildcamping but my ears always prick up when mention is made of the length of the tent - as I’m 6ft 6ins tall. Any wise words on this subject - tents to consider/not consider in the circumstances? Thanks again for a great video.

Hey Tom ... I am a Gregory Backpack dude, but I do like the Granite Company product line. Granite has their Crown Cloud pack on sale for $99.00 . Great price. By any chance do you have info on this pack? The reason I ask is I trust your video reviews concerning the pros and cons of these and other products. Thank You, Big AL

Hi Tom. All your videos are great. You said in one video that you use a 70 litre backpack for your soulo . Is that the size backpack you like best?

I need a new tent and it's a toss up between one of these and another Quasar. I totally understand the pitching first and the ease and speed of pitching argument, but ultimately, it relies on 4 begs to hold it up, snow loading is a problem and it's noisy. I see why a buddy of mine uses hers in the Arctic, skis at the front, poles at the back and it goes up like an umbrella. But for me on a mountain, it won't work on rocks and it snows a lot more. Both of which, this tent doesn't like. And until I win the lottery, I can't see myself buying one of each! Thoughts?

I know its hard to do, but I would love to see a side by side in the same spot in hard wind test of two same model Hilleberg tent, one of them with double poles. Would it be possible to preorder with extra guyline attathment point kind of in the middle of the two short ends, the plece you had a lot of flappings ? or have a skilled seamstress (with experience of slippery silnylon) to do it ?

KZfaq suggested this to me. What do you think this vs nallo 2? I have the nammajt 3gt 😆 it's crazy 🤪 but fab fun.

Tom, Thank you for the return information I requested. next, in your opinion, do you recommend the Nammatj, Gt 2person BL, or Terra 2person BL. ( forget about price). Thanks again. AL

I agree on the length as well. I'm 6ft 2in and just cannot buy one. I can't justify spending $1000+USD on something that I'm going to struggle fitting in...not worth it. Good review otherwise!

While Iike tunnel tents like this, I cannot stand the noise of all that exposed fabric. They flap like crazy in strong wind and deform a lot. I prefer tents with smaller panels between supporting poles so the tent is more rigid and taut.

You too have also discovered that Mountain Equipment are now an expensive street jacket and T-shirt brand and no longer an outdoor equipment supplier!

What's the packed size of the tent?

You get what you pay for in theses days hard to find

Save weight no pickets lol

Great vid. Great tent.