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Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a review

Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a review


Postby westonfront » Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:48 pm

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My initial impression over my first three nights has been very positive. It's a rare design to see in the wild, and thus not widely reviewed either.


Here are my thoughts after my first couple of trips - https://westonfront.wordpress.com/2022/06/27/hilleberg-rogen-a-review/
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Re: Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a revi

Postby AyrshireAlps » Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:54 pm

At over 1000 quid, no wonder it's rare.
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Re: Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a revi

Postby westonfront » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:19 pm

There was no way I was stumping up for a new one - but the second hand price was far more reasonable... ....for a Hilleberg :lol:
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Re: Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a revi

Postby weaselmaster » Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:36 pm

I hadn’t seen that model before, thanks for the initial review. It does look a significant improvement on the Niak wrt porch space, which is my main gripe with that model. Ive attached another guy to the door of the Niak, halfway up, which helps a bit.
Would be interested in any other differences you notice between the two models.

As someone who spends 3 nights a week in a tent, the retail price - for what is an excellent well made and most of all reliablebit of kit isn’t too off-putting. If i use it 100 nights a year that works out at a tenner a night before paying for itself. Better than a hostel😁
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Re: Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a revi

Postby AyrshireAlps » Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:44 am

Aye, absolutely, I'm sure some would baulk at my £300 tent too! :D
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Re: Hilleberg Rogen (2 person backpacking dome tent)- a revi

Postby Ewen1966 » Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:10 am

It is a tad too heavy.
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