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Hilleberg Shelters are built to offer stand-alone versatility as well as complementary function with other Hilleberg shelters or tents in all seasons
HILLEBERG SHELTERS are minimalist by nature, but that minimalism can offer a world of both versatility and possibilities. Some nd it freeing to knowingly give up the security of a tent and use a shelter instead. Others nd that adding a shelter to their kit expands the joy of their journey: on a rainy backpacking trip, a Tarp over your tent is a welcome “patio” refuge, and a Bivanorak provides a lightweight, quickly accessible way to get out of the weather while you’re on the trail. A Tarp also offers an easy way to enjoy your hike more: pull out the Tarp at midday for a leisurely lunch, or anytime you simply want to hang out, whether you’re hiking or paddling.
Mesh Inner Tents offer all the wonder of sleeping under the stars, minus the bugs, and they can be used in place of the standard inner tent as well. The Mesh Ridge and Mesh Boxes are a lighter, and more minimal, solution for bug-free camping on warm trips, and the Mesh Box 20 especially is
a handy group gathering spot. Combine a Tarp with a Mesh Inner Tent, a Mesh Ridge or Mesh Box, and you get a remarkably light and versatile mild weather alternative to a tent. For supreme minimalism, of course, a Tarp can be used on its own in many conditions.
Both the Windsack and Bivanorak are excellent insurance policies against unexpected bad weather. Both also make very effective sleeping bag covers under a tarp or in a snow cave (or in a tent). In addition, the Windsack can be used as an emergency tarp, while the Bivanorak is an excellent bivy option, and can be used as your primary rain gear, as well.
Our shelters are designed to work together, on their own, or as an adjunct to tent use. You can choose to use a shelter in a myriad of ways, limited only by your imagination!
Bivanorak & Windsack
1 & 2 The Windsack and Bivanorak are not just for bad weather use. They are welcome additions for enjoying a break on any winter tour. 3 A Bivanorak, when paired with a Tarp (bottom), offers a minimal yet quite comfortable option, even on cool, autumn trips.
Tarp
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Tarps can be set up in near infinite ways, and are worth- while in any season. 1 In snowy weather, a Tarp is an easy solution to temporary refuge from the elements. 2 TwoTarp20scanberiggedsotheedgesforming the ridge line have a space, allowing for smoke from afiretoescape. 3 Nopoles?Noproblem.Smallstuff sacks tied to the rings on the edge of the Tarp allow you to use alternative supports, such as paddles, shown here, or branches.
Mesh Inner Tents & Mesh Boxes
Tarp tip for pitching with trekking or Tarp poles
Our Mesh Inner Tents (left), and Mesh Boxes (right) are perfect for summer backpacking, and when combined with a Tarp, you get weather protection, a full “nature” experience, and no bugs.
1 & 2 Moveonesideoftheloopdefined by the line runner behind the trekking or Tarppoletip. 3 Theguylinewillnowrun more freely, allowing you to easily ten- sion the line with the line runner.
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