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UOG TOP PICK— Kaitum 2 is an excellent option for a spacious and practical four-season tent. This highly versatile tent has a generous amount of internal space, two entrances, and two good-sized vestibules. A top pick!
Hilleberg says
The Kaitum and Kaitum GT models are highly versatile all-season tents. Providing a superb balance of remarkably light weight, comfort, and high strength, they are an excellent choice for those who prefer the flexibility of a two entrance, two vestibule design, but don’t necessarily require the extra strength of our Black Label Keron models. For those wanting even more space, the Kaitum GT model’s extended vestibule offers that with very little weight penalty. The standard sized vestibules can be fully rolled away for tremendous venting, while the GT’s extended vestibule has an entrance on each side for more entry/exit and venting options. Its front section can also be rolled back to create a very protected “covered porch.”
Backpackers, paddle tourers and cyclists will appreciate the Kaitum’s roominess, light weight, and small packed size. Hunters, winter campers, ski tourers, and climbers will favor its all-season strength and impressive space to weight ratio, and taller users of all types will find the Kaitum models a roomy pleasure. The four-person Kaitum 4 and Kaitum 4 GT are both perfect for backpacking families, couples who camp with their dogs, or anyone looking for a roomy but remarkably lightweight 4-person tent.
Our Verdict
The Kaitum 2-Person Tent is a new shelter from Hilleberg that provides versatility and practical, livable internal space. Hilleberg focuses its designs on quality, durable tents that shelter from challenging conditions. The details in the design, materials used and quality of construction result in a fantastic tent.
The Kaitum 2 falls into Hilleberg's Red label category, which means it is a four-season tent built to withstand strong winds and snow dumps. As it's been built from more robust materials, the Kaitum is on the heavier end of the scale, but this is a worthwhile trade-off when heading out into the mountains in the winter.
The design is similar to others in the range. Still, several excellent features, such as the dual entrances and vestibules, give extra storage space and somewhere to shelter and cook when the conditions are poor. The doors can be rolled and configured in different ways to maximise airflow or make the most of the views. The tent uses three poles to create a reasonably level roof line, so there is no loss of space as you usually find at the foot end of many tents.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
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Features
- Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9mm poles make for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.
- All season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjustable fabric panels.
- Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys.
- Plenty of room for one occupant and his or her gear.
- Linked but seperable inner and outer tent for simultaneous pitching.
- Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, and the simple, single opening continouse sleeve and pole tensioner system is quick to pitch and remarkably stable.
- Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door can always be situated out of the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.
- An optional footprint covers the entire area of the outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching.
- The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires optional pole holderes (see accessories).
Specifications
Weight Specs
- Flysheet & inner weighs: 2377g
- Poles weigh: 471g
- Total weight: 2848g (excluding pegs and bags)
- Pegs x18 weigh: 198
- Pole Repair: 34g
Construction + Materials
- Inner tent area: 2.9 m2/32.3 ft2
- Vestibule area: 2 x 1.2 m2/12.9 ft2
- Fly fabric: Kerlon 1200, 30 D High Tenacity Ripstop Nylon 66
- Fly treatment: Coated on both sides with a total of 3 layers of 100% silicone, and treated for UV resistance during dyeing and coating
- Fly hydrostatic head: 5000 mm/49 kPa (ISO 811)
- Fly tear strength: min. 12 kg (ISO 13937-4)
- Inner tent fabric: 30 denier Ripstop Nylon
- Inner tent treatment: Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
- Floor fabric: 70 denier Nylon
- Floor treatment: Triple-coated Polyurethane
- Floor hydrostatic head: 15000 mm/147 kPa (ISO 811)
- Floor miscellaneous: Highly puncture & abrasion resistant
- Poles (9mm): 2 x 260 cm, 1 x 305 cm
- Pegs: 18 V-Peg
