The Nallo epitomizes the concept of “light but strong,” thanks to its clever design and innovative fabrics. The tent’s tunnel construction provides straighter side walls, maximizing usable space. And its higher front pole and lower rear one optimize overall space by putting the volume up front where you need it, simultaneously reducing weight. And while the Nallo’s ground sheet and Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabrics are lighter than those found in Hilleberg's standard tents, both are still exceptionally strong – stronger, in fact than most other “standard” or “heavy duty” fabrics on the market. Still, the Nallo’s salient characteristic is its (light) weight. Solo travellers craving more space can easily justify carrying the gossamer weight of the Nallo 2. But the Nallo is no mere “basic” tent. Its innovative outer tent entrance has a single, continuous zipper, which allows you to create a side entrance on either side or a front entrance. The inner tent entrance is backed with mesh, and a snow-proof vent is integrated into the outer entrance panel. For 2005, they’ve added more venting options. Now you can roll up the outer at the foot end, which, along with a fabric-backed no-see-um mesh vent on the back wall, affords more air flow and better condensation control. People often ask Hilleberg which tent is “better,” the Nallo or the Nammatj. The weight difference is fairly small and the Nallo is certainly sturdy enough for winter use. However, for longer winter trips, especially in very harsh conditions, they give the nod to Nammatj, because of its stronger fabric, its greater number of guy lines, its larger vents, and the zipper flaps on the outer tent. Britain’s leading outdoor magazine TGO tested 16 lightweight two person tents in June, 2003. The Nallo was the clear winner: “The Nallo is superb, probably the best two person backpacking tent available,” wrote Chris Townsend. In addition, the Nallo 2 was voted Best Tent in 2002 by Germany’s leading outdoor magazine, Outdoor. Nallo is a characteristic peak in the Swedish mountain range of Kebnekaise
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