Nordisk tents

[in4]

Anyone used a Nordisk tent as per these?:

http://www.cheaptents.com/acatalog/ultralight-tents.html

[Danneaux]

Hi Ian!

Despite the site name, some of those are not cheap tents, at least not in Danneauxville.   They do look nice, however.  

Looking at the company website, this Danish firm seems to have been around for a good while...
http://www.nordisk.eu/nordisk/since-1901/
...their designs have won a number of awards...
http://www.nordisk.eu/nordisk/awards/
...and reviews are generally very favorable:
http://www.cheaptents.com/blog/nordisk-telemark-2-lw-tent-review/
Here's a review of one much like a Hilleberg Akto: http://www.tgomagazine.co.uk/gearreview/new-review-nordisk-telemark-2-ultra-light-two-man-tent
https://blogpackinglight.wordpress.com/2013/05/04/nordisk-telemark-2-reader-review/

Hope something in here helps...

Best,

Dan.

[jags]

expensive 

[leftpoole]

Anyone used a Nordisk tent as per these?:

http://www.cheaptents.com/acatalog/ultralight-tents.html

Yes I have one and it is a fabulous lightweight small pack sized tent. It is also massive for a 'small' tent. See pictures of mine ...
John
http://www.pbase.com/leftpoole/nordisk

[in4]

Ive found a review here:

http://www.tgomagazine.co.uk/gearreview/new-review-nordisk-telemark-2-ultra-light-two-man-tent

Many thanks for all posts. Homework underway. 

[jags]

Ive found a review here:

http://www.tgomagazine.co.uk/gearreview/new-review-nordisk-telemark-2-ultra-light-two-man-tent

Many thanks for all posts. Homework underway. 

yeah most people reckon it's a akto copy ,i hated the akto only good thing about it it pitched quick, for the price it was useless the designer got away with murder but  the sales team won the gold cup  for conning people into thinking this is the best one man tent on the planet.
i was talking to a  backpacer adventurer few months back he used the vango banshee 3 and give it ten out of ten great tent at a great price.
i certainly wont be spending big money on a tent ,(Well i dont have  money ) so thats one less worry

[DAntrim]

I've used the Vango Banshee 200 the past 3 years - though would not like to use it as a 2man unless your very good friends, and can't be faulted. Only negative is it's not freestanding

[Matt2matt2002]

I've used the Vango Banshee 200 the past 3 years - though would not like to use it as a 2man unless your very good friends, and can't be faulted. Only negative is it's not freestanding

Me too.
Used it in Scotland.
Say no more!!

[honesty]

If I had the money for an expensive new tent I still think the Vango Nitro Lite 200+ is a really good option, even allowing them for the almost completely inexcusable use of "lite" (must not start to rant...)

[jags]

my own tent is great except for the weight  3 pole tunnell  4 season tent.(mountain hardware gt2) i would gladly swap it for the vango banshee 200 only because i heard the vango is light ish easy to pitch.
a 2.5 kg tent i would concider to be lightweight but it would have to tick a few boxes before i'de buy.like
easy pitch
 pack small
 pitch all in one
loads of room . 

[Bill C]

tents i'm happiest in my golite hex/SL3, need a single ripstop nest from oookworks or this http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WB117.html    to make it perfect, then me and the bike undercover at well under 2kilos    
 but take a look at the range here http://www.bergzeit.co.uk/outdoor-tents/ if your still not happy with the ones youve tried/bought
they also have a pretty good range of helmets that those who preach about the "benefits" might like  

btw the nordisk Svalbard 1 looks pretty good in the wind tunnel, considering it's only £130 and 1.7kilo    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nPrvXpDSsg&feature=youtube_gdata_player  

[leftpoole]

If I had the money for an expensive new tent I still think the Vango Nitro Lite 200+ is a really good option, even allowing them for the almost completely inexcusable use of "lite" (must not start to rant...)

I agree with this as I too have one! It is lightweight, very roomy and not too expensive.
It can be used all year round.
Regards,
John

[leftpoole]

yeah most people reckon it's a akto copy ,i hated the akto only good thing about it it pitched quick, for the price it was useless the designer got away with murder but  the sales team won the gold cup  for conning people into thinking this is the best one man tent on the planet.
i was talking to a  backpacer adventurer few months back he used the vango banshee 3 and give it ten out of ten great tent at a great price.
i certainly wont be spending big money on a tent ,(Well i dont have  money ) so thats one less worry

Anto!
Multitudes of people all over the World rate Hilleberg Akto as a great tent.
You I am afraid are in a small minority although I find an Akto too awkward for use now, but that is because Im older and not anywhere near as supple as I used to be.
Getting dressed etc in an Akto is difficult if suffering ailments, but for most the tent is brilliant!
Regards,
John.

[jags]

John i neary frooze to death in it when i camped in the mourn mountain  mind you there was a storm blowing but i still though i would be cozy in my very expensive akto ,huh anything but.

i will take a look at the vango nitro lite 200+. mind u have to sell my own tent first.
 good advice anyhow .

anto.

[jags]

is this the tent your talking about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_-qHzP_1Ik.