Reasons for buying a tent costing a grand? You wanted one. It's your money and sod all to do with anyone else what you spend it on, apart from your other half! It doesn't matter whether you camp 365 nights a year, or 1. If you want that tent, and you can afford it, then that's all you need. Thank you for a detailed review and happy camping!
Thanks Ste for your comments. The Allak like all Hilleberg tents is eye watering expensive. That said, I’ve had two nights now where the weather has unexpectedly come in really bad in the dead of the night and it’s at those moments that the Allak was worth every penny, The peace of mind that I knew I was able to ride it out and my dog would be safe was worth every penny,
I love the way the dog was captivated by your narration 🤣 . I thought it was some gear for camping, then we noticed it was an actual dog having a comasnooze 🤣👍. A subb.
Excellent and thorough review of this tent. We bought the Nallo 2GT as a slightly roomier tunnel, but it is really not as roomy and easy to use for two as our Exped Venus2 which is very similar quality. Re the width - the Venus2 is a similar width at 1.25m but we are quite happy with our two Exped Synmats that are 65cm wide. They snug right in and all our gear goes in the vestibule, quite accessible and still leaving us room to get in/out. One thing that I note about the Allak2 is that the doors seem to taper inwards; the Venus2 has actual vertical doors so internal space is maximised, and the tent remains dry even if the fly doors are fully open in rain.
This is the best review and look around of the Allak 2 i have seen. Really useful information and comment. Definitely the tent for me and my dog. Many thanks for posting. ATB, Andy.
Hilleberg tents are great. Have the Allan 2, and use that if me and my better half are hiking, or I need a bit more room by myself. Usually if I’m by myself, I use the Soulo which is a bomber piece of kit. Although it is quite a bit smaller than the Allan 2, I love that tent. It can stand up to just about anything. Buy Hilleberg, and you get a quality piece of kit that will last for years and years (if you take care of it). All the best for the new year 🇳🇴
Here I am, almost exactly a year after you posted this video, and I too am about to pull the trigger on the Allak 2. I've been hesitant, mainly due to the cost, and have gone back and forth in my mind as to whether I should or shouldn't. You've convinced me to go for it. Thank you for your video.
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales I just purchased it! It's on backorder, so it will take a while before I get to use it. Thank you again for your video and comments. I am looking forward to a lot of Allak 2 experiences. All the best, from Arizona, USA.
Pondered for over a year before I bought one.very expensive but what the hell,buy once ,cry once.great tent and I absolutely love it,even got the wife coming with me now.
Subbed as soon as I saw Allak 2. I had a Nammatj 3 GT many years ago, sold it and gave up camping. Now starting to get active outdoors again and vowed to start exploring the beautiful nature here in Norway. I had thought the Niak was my choice to buy, but the Allak 2 looks absolutely perfect and I hope to buy it in 4 weeks time. I plan to cycle to my camps so weight isnt a major issue for me. I like the idea of having my gear in one porch and my cooking area in the other. But great tent if my wife comes with me camping, and very handy to have 2 doors. When I had the Nammatj, I always felt too hot in summer, couldnt get good airflow through the tent. Allak 2 definitely solves that problem, plus being a 4-season it ticks every box for me! Excellent review and look forward to following your channel!
Stuart Murray thanks Stuart. I really considered the Niak and it was on my final list but it had to be the Allak for the reasons called out in the video. You’ve made an excellent choice and you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for sub. My channel covers camping and Paragliding so please ignore the flying videos! Norway is top of my bucket list for exploring the great outdoors so hopefully one day in the not to distant future my Allak will pitch on Norwegian soil!
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Excellent! If you will need advice, help or a 'guide' in Norway just let me know👍. Really glad to hear you're delighted with the Allak, I can't wait to start camping in it😊. Thanks again!
I'm absolutely going to get this tent. At 3 and a half kilos it is heavy, (kinda) but then I go lightweight with the rest of my gear, so my pack for a 2 night wild camp is still only around 10kg. Which is more than manageable. For me, it's all about the extra space, the extra comfort and the extra safety. On a windy night on Helvellyn, I simply don't trust anything else to do the job, and I also want the extra room to start to take my little seven year old with me and get her excited for these little adventures. To do so, she has to be safe and feel secure, so she doesn't get put off. So for me, it's worth the extra cost. It's an investment in her future as much as anything. If that makes sense.
I went with the Rogan . I really like the Allak 2 but I'm trying to shed a little weight. I have the north face 25 tent but its around 9 pounds . Had to flip a coin on this one . Having second best eats me inside lol
That was an interesting video. I am agonising over a Hilleberg at the moment, as like you, I am a recreational camper. Am currently looking at the Allak 2 and the Jannu. Just subscribed and look forward to seeing you out with your dog when we can all get out again 😀
It’s a huge investment for a tent and I was hovering my finger over the order button for weeks if not months! Even when the tent arrived I was doubtful of my judgement on spending so much on a tent. However now I’m so pleased with it and it’s a pleasure to go camping in it. Every time I pitch it I’m proud of it. I was caught out in bad weather one night and I just rolled over in my sleeping bag a let the tent rock me back to sleep (with ear plugs) because I knew the tent would easily cope with it. That’s when the you feel the return on the investment.
Great video about a great tent! Here another Hilleberg lover, I own an Unna (I am actually to be seen in the catalog you show). Really nice tents. Thanks for you video.
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Well your review did change my mind and I took delivery of my Allak 2 in green today and will be sleeping in it tonight, in the garden of course -went up so easily and exceptional quality-definitely made the right decision for the extra space. Not sure our Chocolate Lab will be as well behaved as your dog in it though - Take Care- Nigel
glad i captured the information from your video while looking for a tent, i have looked at their product and i am interested in purchasing one. thank you very much for the review!
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales its easier when someone takes the time to rate a tent rather than guessing a purchase and end up in serious trouble camping out. i really do commend you for that. looking forward to more video content.
Personally I think if you're a recreational camper and not camping in the extremes but want a very expensive tent look to the DCF / Cuben Fibre ultralights. They're insanely strong and weigh almost nothing.
It's quite common here in Norway to ask Helsport to modify our tents according to personal preferences. I've seen UK companies that have altered Hilleberg tents for a fee. Perhaps it's of interest if you want more interior space at your feet. It's not cheap, but we'll worth the price.
Dont know what happened to my comment, bought this tent on monday from sweden, i couldnt get a allak 2 in green anywhere in the uk, pleased i did saved £230 👍. cheers
If you get a Tarra or a 2 entrance tunnel, your feet touching wont be a problem as inner entrances are vertical and dont touch the outer anyhow as a porch at each end.
RedNeck Trail Mix thanks😊. The Allak and the Nammatj are miles apart in terms of design.... tough decision. The Allak is all about the views where as Nammatj looks to be the go to tent for harsher landscapes.
I was wanting this tent but seen a cycle tourer that use it all year round he didn’t recommend it he replace poles twice and floor leaked .. remember he using every day not weekend warrior use
Bikepacking good point. I am a weekend warrior. Nothing can last forever so any tent getting a daily battering will develop problems. Hilleberg use the best materials on the market second to none. The Poles are also the best on the market so for this cycle tourer to go through two sets indicates that the tent was being pitched in conditions outside of its design. The Allak 2 is a red label tent where strength is compromised for weight. The cycle tourer would have been better with the Staika which is similar to the Allak but Is a black label which is Hilleberg strongest tents.
Good review, but how many will buy it who don't camp in extreme conditions and how many will not take the heavy weight into consideration quite a few I am thinking.
I’m into my fourth year with this tent now and I’m still delighted it with it. The only issue as a tall user is when I’m stretched out on my back occasionally I will have a damp foot end on my bag. Only happened a couple of times as when I actually sleep my legs are normally bent. However I can sit up comfortably and move around fine and I’ve never felt the tent is to small for me. The alternative would be a tunnel tent but there are many benefits to the Allak my favourite being able to pitch it in any wind direction and It looks absolutely stunning when pitched. Also the huge vestibules are great for preparing food when the weather is bad. One of the best tents Hilleberg have made hence it’s so popular. Expensive item but it’s a tent for life.
Bosis of Sweden yes I have but then it impacts my dog’s sleep system. It’s only a minor issue and condensation in the Allak is very rare. However I called it out on the video to be sure I gave a balanced review of the pros and cons. The measurements of the tent are at a base level so the sloping of the tent sides is not clear. It’s an awesome tent and I love it too!
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Have you tried the Staika as well? I was shure I was going to get an Unna but unfortunately the are sold out but there are some Allak 2 and Staikas for sale where I live. I am not sure I would ever need the extra strength of the Staika even though it doesn't hurt to have it. But is it worth the extra weight?
Bosis of Sweden I looked at the Staika, it hasn’t got the ventilation options that the Allak has. Unless your going out in seriously extreme conditions the Allak will be more than enough.
Great and honest review. I’m in the exact same position and feel convinced. Did you ever consider the Rogen? The lighter weight appeals me, but I’m a bit worried about the walls not going all the way down to the ground.
For the camping I do on the Windy Welsh coast where it switches between seasons on the hour I needed a four season. I compromised on the weight for a comfortable space for me and the dog. With the footprint (which I’m glad I’ve got) it’s touching 4 kilos which is toppy. That said I’m delighted with the tent and I’ve had it a couple of years now.
Great review, ad awesome tent. But for 1 men and a dog the hilleberg niak was the better choice . Half of the weight what the Allak 2 is and more then enough room for you and your dog and the gear. ATB Raymond
Raymond Logister thanks Raymond. I really like the Niak and I did seriously consider it. One of the main reasons I didn’t go for it is because it’s a yellow label so not as robust. I might get one in the future for to use when it’s really hot weather. Good recommendation👍🏻
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Hello Fly north Wales. I hadn't thought for a while that you would be standing on top of the mountains with those tents in the UK. And there is a lot of high winds. The Allak is much more resistant to this than the Niak. But you really don't have to be afraid of snow and cold with the niak. The tent can handle that very well. Again a lot of fun with the Allak. And hopefully the misery with Covid-19 will soon be over. That we can go outside again and enjoy nature. ATB Raymond
Thanks for the making this video. Had a quick couple of questions about the Allak; 1. Was there any reason why you chose green over say red? 2. I'm 6'2", will this be a well sized tent for me or would you recommend the Soulo? 3. What set of cookware did you buy from Soto? Thanks
Ben Turner Hi Ben. I love the red colour but when wild camping here in Wales I don’t want to be seen. The dark green offers stealth over red especially for a tent the size of the Allak. It’s personal preference. Your 2” inches shorter than me so the Allak will be a good fit. I considered the Soulo and it’s a cracking tent but it is to compact for me and the dog.
Thank you for the great video. There are so many options out there but enjoyed your opinions and thoughts. Quick question, which company did you buy it through or was it a direct buy with Hilleberg? Many thanks
I don't know if I catch the point but you referred mostly some functional questions and not necessarily quality questions. I think there are other brands in the market , not with the "aura" of Hilleberg, that can reach similar designs. Did you searched for them?
Hillieberg maybe a very good brand but when things go wrong they blame the weather where you setup plus the zip problems ( check youtube ). Past tarra owner hillieberg are full of excuses. Quasar all the way.
It’s a difficult one to call. It all depends on your size and how comfortable you want to be. I personally think it’s tight as a two man tent. That said I like comfort. You would both have your own vestibule and the vestibules are huge. It’s a cracking tent…. I’ve had mine a while now and the novelty still hasn’t worn off. The design is just so perfect.
A great tent no doubt but you are unintentionally making the point why most people really don't need a Hilleberg: all the things you like about it you will find in other tents exactly the same with a little research, just for a fraction of the price tag.
That’s pretty much what I’m saying. The average recreational camper like myself does not need a tent like this. But when the weather turns in unexpectedly like it has happened to me several times I’m glad I’ve got one.
hilleberg keep ripping people off there prices are ridiculous , after being a huge fan and owing several, there prices have gone through the roof 3 years ago my nallo gt2 cost £650 now £980 ? Why ? Answer not even justified just line your pockets . If everyone stopped buying them the price would drop back down to a reasonable price
Depends on what your comfortable with. It’s wide enough for two 20” mats. Plenty of owners use it for two adults and say it’s fine. For me… it’s to tight.
Worth noting the weight. The Allak 2 with the footprint is touching 4 kilos so the 3 is going to be heavy. I feel the weight on my back. That said, if you hiking short distances to camp and/or you can split the weight with your partner then happy days.
me and my pooch - depends on your priorities. If you're looking for a quality shelter for thousands of hours of camping, in the end, it comes down to pence more per outing. And from my experience, Hilleberg tents last MUCH longer and give much better levels of service if the tent needs repairing / replacing. Which is another cost benefit.
I wish I could recommend this company. I have owned their Tarra and was happy with the tent. But after experiencing how the founders son is such a bully online, I sold the tent. I dont want to be associalted with this name ever again.
Their prices aren't getting ridiculous, it's the UK's prices for products (and salaries) that are being kept ridiculously low. The price of a shirt today is the same as it was in 1985, or cheaper. Amazing that there's no inflation in the UK! How does the country achieve this feat? By driving down quality. People are paying for garbage products from Bangladesh and China, but at least it's affordable! Everything is classed as a "good deal" as long it's cheap. Personally I'd rather buy quality gear, and that means quailty materials, quality engineering and craftsmanship from a family-owned company with some ethics.
I think your measurements of reading the catalogue should not have you second guess yourself after purchase, if the tent supports 6,4" then it should not intrude at all at that length! But i dont know what the catalogue say, i just think you are too kind of a customer (from this point of view, not knowing all facts)!
Denstoradiskmaskinen I totally agree, thanks for your comments. I’m 193cm tall. The tent length according to the catalogue is 225cm. So 32cm spare should cover the bulk of my sleeping bag at my head and at my feet and would have been fine if the tent didn’t concave from the floor. It’s a minor compromise for an awesome tent. The alternative would have been to go for a tunnel tent where my feet would have been pressing on the internal door but I would lose the awesome vestibules on the Allak.
