Hilleberg Nallo vs Kaitum

tshoff · Feb 4, 2013

I'm looking into these tents and I can see on some old forum posts that the Nallos get good reviews. I can't see much regarding the Kaitum. My main concern with the Nallos is all of the reviews on the internet mentioning problems with the feet of sleeping bags contacting the back sloping wall and getting wet. Seems to me if I'm going to spend this kind of money on a tent I'd really like to not have that problem. So I like the non-sloping back wall of the Kaitum as well as the extra vent to promote good airflow. But for those advantages, there is a weight penalty. Any opinions?

Scott

7ptbull · Feb 5, 2013

I have the Kaitum 3 and love it! Have spent about 25 nights in it over the last three years. Have been from the Arizona desert on a sheep hunt to single digit temps with 18 inches of snow on a Wy elk hunt and it performed great!

With that said, I have been considering adding Nallo 2 to my gear to reduce the weight for some backpack hunts.

Don't think you can go wrong with either, it just depends on what you will be using it for the most!

CBD

tshoff · Feb 5, 2013

I do love the non-sloped walls of the Kaitum as well as the double doors, double vestibules, and extra vent. Flip side, long footprint to find pitching ground for and the Kaitum 2 weighs in at 6 lbs 10 oz which is admittedly heavy particularly if going solo which I very frequently do. It has to be a tent I'd be willing to pack and I'm not sure its advantages outweigh the added weight. Otherwise, I wind up taking the tarp or the Sierra Designs Lightyear 1 and sacrifice having a shelter I really trust while ti high dollar tent sits at home and my wife says, "Told you so." Tough call. Wish I could pitch them both and compare side by side.

beech18 · Feb 6, 2013

I have used the Nallo and Nallo GT. Never used the Kaitum. The Nallo I like, if a person can predict the weather being good all trip. Myself and my father found that the Nallo was a bit tight to get our packs, boots, etc under the vestuble so upgraded to the GT model and works better for what we wanted from the tent. Now we can cook/eat inside easier if the weather is crappy out.

cabinfever · Feb 7, 2013

I wouldn't overlook the Allak. Vestibules and side entrance are on oposing sides so your not climbing over your buddy or mixing your gear with his.Front entrance tents are a pain to crawl in to. Another nice thing is it's free standing. On nights where you encounter rocky soil where staking is impossible, you'll be glad you have a free standing tent. It's a little heavier than the Nallo or Katium but worth the xtra weight IMO.My Allak has been battle tested in Alaskan sheep country and came through with flying colors. Good luck, you can't go wrong with a hilleberg.