THE NAMMATJ TENTS: insight from the tentmaker

Stuart Craig of Hilleberg describes why the brand’s versatile Nammatj range is ideal for remote, challenging journeys of the sort that Kerstin describes.

“Our Nammatj tents – the Nammatj 2 and 3, and the extended vestibule Nammatj 2 and 3 GT – are arguably our most versatile tents. They offer exceptional strength and durability at a remarkably low weight, and their all-season construction makes them as equally at home in winter storms as in fine weather.

“Like many other adventurers who spend time in remote locations, Kerstin finds the Nammatj 2 ideal. It is easy to pitch, and its compact footprint allows it to be set up almost anywhere. As a solo tent, it is wonderfully roomy, and for twoperson teams it offers perhaps the best strength-to-weight ratio available.

“As part of our all-season Black Label series, all Nammatj tents have our very strong Kerlon 1800 fabric in the outer tents and 10 mm DAC poles. Outer tents go all the way to the ground for maximum weather protection, all mesh areas in the inner tent can be fully covered with adjustable mesh panels, and two large vents can be easily adjusted from inside the tent.

“All Nammatj models have a single vestibule: a ‘standard’sized one on the Nammatj 2 and 3, easily able to handle packs and gear; and an extended one on the Nammatj 2 and 3 GT, an excellent choice for gear-intensive adventures like dog sled tours or long mountaineering trips.”