Hilleberg the Tentmaker: New Saivo 4, Rogen 3 & Reconfigured Saivo 3
Adam Scepaniak 10.06.23
If you are on the hunt for some new tents this fall with all of the abundant hunting seasons going on you might want to take a gander at what Hilleberg has going on. Hilleberg the Tentmaker is a family owned company with 50 years of experience in manufacturing lightweight, all-season tents of the highest quality. Their newest offerings are the NEW Saivo 4, a reconfigured Saivo 3 (formerly just the Saivo), and the NEW Rogen 3. These could be a great compliment on a hiking trip, backpacking excursion, or a base camp for an elk hunt. They are all meant to be high-practicality in any weather.
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These tents are meant to be lightweight, utilitarian to multiple seasons and weather, and are spacious enough for multiple people to call them home in the outdoors; all characteristics that Hilleberg the Tentmaker has been known for. First, let’s check out the NEW Saivo 4 and the recently reconfigured Saivo 3. These do not have MSRP pricing set yet, but as they become more readily available this fall/winter, Hilleberg the Tentmaker should have that information available on their website.
“The new Saivo 4 is engineered to be the ultimate expedition dome tent. Part of our most robust all-season Black Label series, its extraordinary interior volume will comfortably accommodate four plus all their gear, while its two spacious vestibules – one standard sized and a larger one with an extra pole – offer even greater comfort and storage capability. Its pole system both creates multiple crossing points for exceptional strength to handle high winds and heavy snow loading and offers remarkably easy pitching, even by one person in challenging conditions. Meanwhile, the three-person Saivo 3 – formerly just the Saivo – receives the same vestibule configuration update. Both models are outstanding choices for base camp or expedition use in any weather, any terrain and on any trip, from mountaineering or polar expeditions to desert treks or long paddling tours. And their strength and comfort are equally well-suited to less demanding adventures like family camping trips and summer base camp hiking forays.”
Next, is the Rogen 3 from Hilleberg the Tentmaker. The Rogen 3 is a wonderfully lightweight 3-person dome tent that is an excellent choice for any kind of trip in snow-free conditions. There is also a smaller, little brother in this series if you want to pack something even more lightweight in the Rogen 2. Both the Rogen 2 and the Rogen 3 are available in 3 colorways of Green, Red, or Sand. The Rogen 2 punches in at under 5 Lb while the Rogen 3 with its extra size and sleeping capacity tips the scales at a still reasonable 5 Lb 8 Oz. For the time being, there is no MSRP pricing for these just like the Saivo 3 and Saivo 4 discussed earlier.
“The two-person Yellow Label dome tent Rogen has long been a user favorite for its two vestibule/two entrance construction and its impressively light weight. 2024 sees the introduction of the new three-person Rogen 3, bringing a three-person dome tent option to the Yellow Label series of snow-free adventure tents and complementing the two-person Rogen 2, formerly called the Rogen. The Rogen models are excellent choices for any trip in warmer weather, from backpacking to paddling to bikepacking. Two vestibules offer comfort and plenty of gear storage, a short pole in the roof provides extra headroom, and both doors can be configured in multiple ways for extra flexibility. Both are remarkably strong, able to handle any rain and wind that can crop up in the snow-free months, and with the curved patterning on the bottom of their outer tent walls and large, all-mesh panels on the inner tent doors, they offer excellent ventilation in both fine and foul weather. Both now have a guy line on each entrance and on the head and foot ends for both greater stability and even more air flow options. The new Rogen 3 adds another level of versatility to the Rogen “family”: a solo traveler looking for extra comfort without much extra weight could easily choose the Rogen 2, and now a pair of adventurers have that same upsizing but still very light option with the Rogen 3.”
Hilleberg the Tentmaker might fly under the radar of some outdoor enthusiasts in the United States, but in Europe they are renowned for their quality, and decades of craftsmanship for campers, hikers, and weekend travelers alike. It will be interesting to see what these retail for once Hilleberg the Tentmaker has them more readily available later this year. As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
