@@danrua223 you found me!

Hi! thank you for your feedback. Dome tents are self-supporting and less dependant on guylines and pegs. This makes them easy to move about until you find the perfect place and easier to pitch where tent pegs are difficult to use - on slickrock or sand, for example. As you said, thanks to their dome-like shape, they are less sensitive to changing wind directions. They have two entrances and more headroom than tunnel tents, which adds comfort, but they have smaller vestibules. Dome tents are slightly heavier because they require more poles. Although they are self-supporting, you should always secure the tent to the ground. Tunnel tents have a great weight to space ratio. They are not self-supporting and need to be secured to the ground to be pitched. They have more spacious vestibules which divide the tent into one sleeping area and one area for storing equipment or preparing food in bad weather conditions. When aligned correctly, tunnel tents are extremely wind resistant. And when pitched in deep snow, the vestibule can be dug out to provide a space large enough to stand up in. Our tents are divided in to three groups, Abisko, Keb and Polar where Abisko are lighter and more suitable for spring, summer and autumn. Keb have a stronger weave, more functions and are suitable for all four seasons as well as challenging environments. Polar is a winter and polar tent. To sum it up, it all depend on your preferences and how you will use it. I hope this answers some of your questions. / Lucas

Hi! The view is fine in the mountains, but is not as strong as a dome or tunnel tent. It's more exposed to hard winds. We recommend the Abisko shape for the scenario that you describes. Light, durable, great ventilation and with a big vestibule. As for 2 or 3 person, it all depends on the level of comfort you want. Check out this film if you want more information: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbloZLqjtbSyqo0.html / Lucas

@ Thanks Lucas. How does the Abisko Lite 2/3 compare? You're out of the Shape three on the website now :( I like the view and the A Dome 2 bc you can fit two large sleeping pads in them. I don't think it's possible in the Abisko Lite 2 or 3. :( I might just have to get the Abisko or Keb Endurance 3; but then the weight is the issue again. :( Thoughts?

That is an excellent environment for a dome tent. A freestanding tent doesn't require any pegs. You can use a stone or something to keep it from flying away. Of course adding pegs will make it less floppy and increase the living space a little bit, but it will work even without any pegs. Any other type of tent will require that you somehow peg it or have snow anchors or stones for multiple guylines.

Hi, Yes, you can keep it attached.

Hi, It seems that you have done everything right, so please contact the place of purchase and they can have a closer look at the tent together with our service center in the region.

Hi! That's a great idea, I'll forward it to the team. / Lucas

@ Thanks Lucas. Apropos dome tents, is there any truth to the info I've seen from an online supplier that the Abisko Dome 2 has now been discontinued? If so, as someone hoping (bank manager permitting) to own one I'd be torn between the possibility of snapping up an end-of-line bargain and sadness at the disappearance of such a really great tent.

Hi, If you really need a foot print, you can use a tarpaulin or similar. We don´t have a foot print to the Akka view 2 unfortunately.

@ Thanks! 😊 Yes, I already do it this way. But my question is, if the tent can also handle these branches underneath. I was inspired by one of the latest Lundhags video with Markus Torgeby making a bed in the forest.

@@grueneauen The floor fabric is durable but there is a risk if the branches are sharp.

BTW; the tent s easy to set up, but I was glad that we were two when it was really windy! As always, good to set it up at home first. Then it took me, one person, 15 min, but I paused a lot and showed all features to my friends!

In this video Calle is actually not using the the ground-loops on the tent. The wind was minimal so he decided not to use it. If you pitch your tent in a calm place you can choose to pitch the tent without them (be aware that the wind can pick up during the night). But make sure to always use the guy lines. / Lucas

@ Pas ooooo

Hi, It does not matter which pole you start with.

Yes, the angled back of the V should be turned against the guy line to reduce wear and tear on the lines. / Lucas

Calle is wearing a Keb Fleece hoodie and a Keb Eco-shell jacket. Watch this video for more information on what Calle is wearing kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9mTpdOStK_aY40.html as well as tips on what to bring on a three day hike. / Lucas

Thank you!

4. The Keb dome is more winter/extreme.

You can use it for all seasons but it is best suitable for spring, summer and autumn. As Vandrefalk said, the Keb dome tents are better suitable for winter environments. / Lucas

Hi! Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5aBpqWA0pnViXU.html Secure the guy lines with the tent pegs in cracks or with football sized rocks. Avoid placing stones directly on top of your guy lines. Slickrock and sharp stones can wear out guy lines quicker than usual. A bit of thin rubber hose is handy to thread over lines to protect them from unavoidable wear. You can also use our snow-sand peg or an extra piece of line to put the rocks on. That way you prevent wear on your guy lines. / Lucas