Hilleberg Den 2 Tent

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Compact and light for its class, the Den 2 offers reliable shelter for solo missions and short two-person trips.

Ferrino says: 

DEN 2 is an ultra-light tent suitable for expert excursionists and adventurers. This is a tent able to offer shelter on journeys and expeditions over several days. DEN 2 saves space and weight inside a backpack and only requires trekking poles for setup

Our Verdict

The Ferrino Den 2 weighs in at just over 1.1 kg and utilises trekking poles instead of standard tent poles, making it a smart solution for those already carrying poles and seeking to reduce pack weight. It’s a-fram design provides a low profile, with good stability and ventilation thanks to twin end vents and mesh door panels. Setup is quick, though careful guying is needed for maximum stability.

The interior measures approximately 200 × 110 cm, with a single entrance. It works best as a roomy solo shelter but will accommodate two in a pinch, just be prepared to clamber if one needs to step out in the night.

The vestibule is modest, limiting gear storage and making it impractical for cooking in poor weather. While the canopy can be extended using two additional trekking poles, this feature won’t be usable if you’re travelling solo without spare poles.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Fast Adjustment: F.A. “Fast Adjustment” system for guy ropes.
• Tape Adjustment: To attach and regulate the distance of the fly-sheet to the base
• Poles: Tempered 7001 T6 aluminium alloy poles with exceptional characteristics of lightness, resistance and elasticity
• Triple Reinforcement: 3 layer construction floor corners reinforcement.

Specifications

• Flysheet & Inner weighs: 1129g
• Pegs x 10: 62g

Material & Construction

Materials:

• NYLON RIPSTOP 20D Silicone 2000 mm W/R
• Mosquito net inner tent in Nylon 10/0.8 mm
• Floor in NYLON RIPSTOP 30D Silicone 3000 mm W/R
• Taped seams in flysheet and floor to guarantee total waterproofing
• Three-layer construction to reinforce floor corners

Poles: 

• Poles in 7001 T6 tempered aluminium alloy with characteristics of light weight, strength, and elasticity
• 3 shock corded duraluminium poles
• Poles in different colours for easier setup
• Inner tent overhung on poles with sleeves and hooks
• Superlight aluminium pegs

Entrance and ventilation:

• Two vestibules
• Mosquito net doors
• Front and back ventilation sleeves

Storage:

• Internal storage pockets
• Mosquito net opening for vestibule access

Accessories:

• Fast Adjustment guy-line system
• Lamp hook
• 100% waterproof stuff sack with taped seams and aquastop fastening
• Repair kit included

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
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• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
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