Hilleberg Helags 2 Tent Review | Clever Designed Tunnel Tent For Two? 

Hi Gijs, nice review of one of my tents👍Two comments and a question: First you desire a footprint that also covers the vestibules. However, this does not go along with the way Hilleberg thought out the ventilation: the tent fabric does not extent to the ground, and a driving rain would soon cause puddles in an extended footprint. Second, you mention that the fabric stretches with rising humidity. On an old Hilleberg Nallo 2GT we had tightened the tent too much lengthwise, and after returning from a sunny walk we discovered a 60 cm tear at the rear. Ever since, I use tent elastics for tightening the tent lengthwise. In case of the Helags, you need at least two, when both used at one end. Two on each end is even better, because that gives you two spare elastics Finally my question. Do you know of an inflatable mattress that is rectangular, thick, silent, well insulating (winter use!) and is 60 cm wide? A width of 65 cm is very common, but is not compatible with my 2-person tents: all their inners are 120-125 cm wide. Thanks & bye, Luuk

Thanks for the great review. I agree with most of your comments. I have a Helags. I really like it. It’s easy to pitch, is a good balance between weight, size and durability. I also have a Nallo GT. I prefer the Helags because you don’t get the tent sagging onto your feet in wind and the whole of the tent floor space is useable because the roof is high enough for the whole length. I would sell the Nallo and buy a Kaitum (a four season version of the Helags) for the winter if one was available for sale at the moment… if you want a full size footprint you could probably use a Kaitum footprint.

Great review! Beautifully shot!

Gjis! I used the Helags 2 in the dry Canadian Rockies last year and I have to tell you, if you get two people in it, button it up, and you'll have a little too much condensation in it by morning. This tent MUST have doors open. My girlfriend and I are going to turn to the Rogen 3 coming out this spring.

Thanks for the review man. Ended up buying this tent after I saw this video. Was able to get mines on sale brand new with footprint for 600 USD. I have plenty of tents that work well but I wanted something nice for special trips. Luckily I live in Florida so this tent is basically a 4 season tent for us. Sleeps a little hot in the summer but opening both vestibules makes it very livable. Was actually surprised at how well the air moves through the tent. It also handles thunder storms well, only problem being sideways rain that sometimes slips under the fly. That being said the inner never got wet on the inside. This tent far surpassed my expectations, haven't found a quality issue yet. Originally bought the tent for car camping but now I'm finding myself wanting to stuff it in my kayak. I have other tents that are easier to pitch and lighter but the Helags feels something special. I cant say that I would have bought this tent for MSRP, at that price there's other tents I would buy first. However for the price I paid its probably the best tent purchase I've made.

Very thorough review, much appreciated. Seems like an excellent 3-season/no snow 2 person tent. Wouldn't be surprised to see some folks using it as a very roomy one person tent. 70D floor and 20D outer make a combination that's new to me but seems sturdy and most probably well is. Very roomy inside, with dual vestibule space and doors. 4 pockets! ('Hilleberg has listened!', the inner-tent-more-pockets!-afficionados can rejoice. 😉) The price is typically 'Hilleberg steep'. I've found my 'Hilly' (soulo rl) to be worth it though, incredible quality ensuring comfort and a decent sleep, also in gnarly conditions.

A very thorough review! I have the Kaitum 2. I bought it as I am 197cm tall, so the inner with vertical walls either end allow me to stretch out without my sleeping bag foot end or head end touching the fabric. You are right about the entrance though, it is quite low. I have a 30 year old Nallo 2 as my lighter tent but the Helags 2 is about the same weight but has way more room inside. Hilleberg tents are well made shelters though so the high price is understandable. I'm seriously considering the Helags 2 as a lightweight cycle packing summer tent.

Greetings form Eindhoven! About the mushroom: I believe it is Porchini (Boletes, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boletus_edulis) - cannot be sure from video. And big thanks for reviews in English from European and Dutch perspective - really helpful for European audience, as context and perspective (weather, wildlife, measures...) are different from US, which renders many US review not applicable to EU (especially rainy north). Cheers, Nikola

superb review. Your “Dutchy “ English reminds me of the accent and translations my Dutch girlfriend speaks ! ❤ Thanks for filming in English- very useful content

You're back!!!! Where you been my friend???? Gijs... if you have to choose between the Nick, Rogan, Unna, or Soulo; which would you choose? I know it depends on weather, but the Unna looks great, but no vestibule :(

Het dubbele uitzicht en het lage gewicht is geweldig ja. :-) Voor mij het grote voordeel van deze tent. Maar zijn concurent is de Anaris: een geweldige tent ook en nog lichter. Ok waarschijnlijk iets minder vast in echt stormweer maar ook die Anaris kun je stormvast op zetten door hem lager op te zetten aan de wind kant. Hilleberg is al jaren mijn merk tent en de kunst is om ze tweede hands te krijgen. :-) Ik heb als laatste keer een ruime week in de Hilleberg Atlas geslapen. Weer een ander verhaal maar een groot succes verhaal opnieuw: spectaculair. Een tweede huisje. Een review belletje naar Hilleberg voor jou? ;-) Groet, Onno Nugteren Fotograaf en Filmer Utrecht.

Hello Great video. I just purchased a Helags 2 after watching this video. Do you have any tips on a sleepingmat x2 that would fit in it? Most of mats i have seen are 65 cm wide,

Thx very much!❤

The vertical sidewalls make this is perfect for Dutch campers, who tend to be taller. Nederdalands versie mischien?

Hoi Gijs, goede emzeer uitgebreide review. Wat is jouw ervaring met tocht door de tent heen? Omdat voor en achterkant van de binnenkant alleen mesh zijn lijkt het me dat zodra er een beetje wind staat je dit metten gaat merken…is dat ook zo?

Danke!

Guylines is correct.

Please may I ask ? What trousers do you wear?

You mentioned you were in the Middle East camping. How did the tent perform in the heat and humidity? Looking at this tent but concerned that it may just be too hot here

Hi Gijs, I hope you're doing well. Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. I appreciate it; nicely done. Currently, I have an Enan for solo camping and a Nammatj 3 GT. However, since I am not using the Nammatj 3 GT anymore for deep winter or expeditions, I am looking into lighter options. I think the Helags ticks all the boxes, but I would like to see a GT version, to be honest. There is an 800g difference between both the Kaitum and Helags models. Therefore, I guess it will depend on the intended use which one is best. I am thinking of using the tent with my family during spring-autumn in the UK. How does the Helags perform in late autumn and windy environments? Since I use the Enan even in snow-free conditions in winter (I did minor modifications with a small weight penalty), I would be inclined to save the weight and get the Helags. However, going solo and with family are different scenarios. Thank you for your insights. Regards, Guido

1.95m neighbors… 😂. Thats very typical Dutch !

The Packsize is to much. Bach Apteryx have a better Nylon and not so much Packsize.

Hoi Gijs, heldere review. Je doet het leuk maar deze review is te lang. Sorry. Stick to the point: review’en.