Enan - new Hilleberg 3 season 1 person 'lightweight' tent

[Mountain Rocket]

[Staff] were keeping our new tent under wraps during a testing trip.
But now we say "welcome" to the new Enan: a very light, one person, three-season tent in the Yellow Label series, seen here being presented to the staff in Sweden.
Get all the details tomorrow - the day that the Outdoor Show starts in Germany.

Just spotted the above on Facebook.

Hilleberg Enan first look

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A leaked flyers states that:

WE MODELED THE NEW ENAN after our award-winning, best-selling Akto, with the goal of making a three season version that was as light as possible while still having the strength we require from a Hilleberg tent. We knew that we could have made the Enan even lighter, but we also knew that doing so would yield less than “true Hilleberg” durability and function.

Specs appear to be as follows:
Minium weight: 870 g
Packed weight: 1.1 kg
Inner height: 95 cm
Inner tent area: 1.7 m3
Vestibule area: 0.8 m3
Outer fabric: Kerlon 600
Pole: 1x 293 cm (9mm DAC NSL)
Pegs: 8

You can certainly see similarities to the Terra Nova Laser but also their own Atko that it is modelled off. Thoughts?

(edit: check the flyer linked above for more)

[Strider]

I wonder if there is any support in those ends..

[north-north-west]

I wonder if there is any support in those ends..

There have to be struts, it wouldn't stand like that otherwise.

[Strider]

I wonder if there is any support in those ends..

There have to be struts, it wouldn't stand like that otherwise.

With the angle of the guyline and the tension to the pole sleeve, I reckon it just might. I do suspect a strut is used though.

[Onestepmore]

http://www.hilleberg.se/sites/default/f ... 070314.pdf

Their product blub

[Onestepmore]

Looks like there is a single fiberglass strut at head and foot ends.

[Mark F]

Struts at both ends according to the flyer. Almost identical in design and dimensions to the Terra Nova Laser Comp 1 but a couple of minor variations - the height at the ends is 5cm less than the Terra Nova and the top vent found on the Akto is missing. I have found the Terra Nova does condense a bit due to the lack of a top vent so this may become an issue even with the Enan's larger end vents. I also think being 5cm lower at the ends will make it feel a bit more constricting.

[stry]

Smaller than an Akto I would not like, particularly lower, and apparently more restrictive, at the ends.

Given the condensation issues which our climate seems to encourage, I think the reduced venting would not be good.

[north-north-west]

Aktos tend to be a bit damp unless they're out in the open with a good breeze. Removing the top vent will make this thing even worse. They should have added extra high venting, not removed it.
Good design otherwise - for short people. I've never found the low ends to be an issue, but I'm only 5'3".

[Strider]

Aktos tend to be a bit damp unless they're out in the open with a good breeze. Removing the top vent will make this thing even worse. They should have added extra high venting, not removed it.

But is this an issue in it's native Scandinavia where, I would presume, most of it's target market live?

[Mountain Rocket]

But is this an issue in it's native Scandinavia where, I would presume, most of it's target market live?

They have this little spiel in their flyer so they seem to have a wider market in mind, but note no mention of ventilation ha.

During development, our testers used the Enan for everything from adventure travel in Southeast Asia, to backpacking trips in Europe and the US. All praised how easy it was to pitch, its roominess and its comfort, and all were quite impressed with its strength – and, of course, with it’s very pleasing light weigh

[Strider]

It does seem quite odd. Unless they have another variant in the works for the warmer climes?..

Good to see you back BTW Robert. Have you bought a new tent yet?

[slparker]

Aktos tend to be a bit damp unless they're out in the open with a good breeze. Removing the top vent will make this thing even worse. They should have added extra high venting, not removed it.
Good design otherwise - for short people. I've never found the low ends to be an issue, but I'm only 5'3".

I agree, they can get damp, despite the front and rear openings. I'm 5'8" and never thought that I suffered from claustrophobia until I spent a week in an Atko. despite that they're a strong, light little tent.

[Mountain Rocket]

Good to see you back BTW Robert. Have you bought a new tent yet?

Thanks mate I still browse occasionally but have been sucked into other hobbies and uni recently.

I picked up a Nallo 2 a while back. Not my 100% perfect tent but is pretty *&%$#! close!

[cameron]

looks great! i will be buying one once they are available. thanks for sharing robert.

cam.

[Strider]

looks great! i will be buying one once they are available. thanks for sharing robert.

cam.

Choose wisely. This tent, on paper at least, seems to be a dog.

[cameron]

how so, strider?

[Strider]

It would seem it suffers the same problems as the Akto, only magnified. No top vent is a definite deal breaker IMO.

[ILUVSWTAS]

It would seem it suffers the same problems as the Akto, only magnified. No top vent is a definite deal breaker IMO.

I had an Akto many years, if the vents are left totally open they breathe quite well... or at least mine did.

[Strider]

It would seem it suffers the same problems as the Akto, only magnified. No top vent is a definite deal breaker IMO.

I had an Akto many years, if the vents are left totally open they breathe quite well... or at least mine did.

But this one doesn't have a vent. Will be interesting to see the first reviews.

[ILUVSWTAS]

It would seem it suffers the same problems as the Akto, only magnified. No top vent is a definite deal breaker IMO.

I had an Akto many years, if the vents are left totally open they breathe quite well... or at least mine did.

But this one doesn't have a vent. Will be interesting to see the first reviews.

Yeh I know, but there was several references to the Akto being a wet tent, I just wanted to put my 2 bobs worth. It's one of the best tents i've ever had.

Currently very happy with my OP 30d.

[cameron]

fair enough strider, thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. i have used many tents with no top vents and had minimal condensation issues. i have found that if the outer goes all the way to the ground, that's when i get heaps of condensation, like on my soulo(which had a top vent). i like to think the end vents on the new enan will keep condensation manageable, like ILUVSWTAS's experience with his akto.

cam.

[Onestepmore]

This will be an interesting conversation to follow. I'm looking forwards to feed back from users in wet and cold places, or humid environments.

[ILUVSWTAS]

I might like to point out I also have a Terra Nova, and that does suffer condensation....

[north-north-west]

I might like to point out I also have a Terra Nova, and that does suffer condensation....

Wettest tent I've ever had. Never again.

[walkerchris77]

If I use my blackwolf stealth bivi I have to wear a wet suit to keep dry.

[Tas01]

I think the Hilleberg Enan is a step forward in the right direction for Hilleberg to attract lightweight
conscious hikers. So if you like the Tarptent Moment DW at 0.96kg, the Enan at 1.1kg with full inner (not mesh) is pretty good alternative.
The Price might be its undoing as usual with all Hilleberg tents. But with Hilleberg you get what you pay for and that is Quality and outstanding service.

I made considerable effort to make my Unna a lightweight tent at 1.4kg now..I still prefer the Unna for its general
structure and classic style..bombproof..If they made a version with kerlon 600 then that will be outstanding.

[Gusto]

Looks similar to several other brands such as Terra Nova, Tarptent and Luxe.

I understand that they want a tent that will withstand a heavier storm than these other tents. However I think that an Aarn Pacer 1 is almost the same weight and would be even more storm proof and have better ventilation. However, if you include the weight of the walking poles then the Aarn tent would be heavier.

On a slightly different note. Wilderness Equipment have a new tent. It would seem as though it has similar features to an Hubba Hubba. But with the added feature of being able to add walking poles for extra strength.
http://www.wildequipment.com.au/tent_detail.php?Code=SPACE%202

[Franco]

"So if you like the Tarptent Moment DW at 0.96kg, the Enan at 1.1kg with full inner (not mesh) is pretty good alternative"
True that .
The Moment DW with fabric inner plus two extra pegs and 2 guylines and seam sealed is just under 1.1kg too.
However it does have two doors, two top vents and you can choose where the main vestibule is including if you prefer a large one or two smaller ones. (the floor of the inner can slide towards either door)
BTW, the first version of the Akto did not have a top vent either.

[Onestepmore]

It comes in sexy black too. Looks great, not really very good for sunny Australia though!