The Hilleberg Rajd tent is a hybrid shelter that blends the qualities of a tarp and tent into a simple, versatile superlight package. More than a tarp yet not quite a true tent, the Rajd (pronounced “ride”) is an excellent choice for those who favour a tarp’s gossamer weight, but don’t want to sacrifice the comfort of walls and a floor.
Comfortably big enough for two, the Rajd is a veritable palace for the solo traveler – especially one used to the confines of many solo shelter solutions, and it weighs less than many tarps and bivy bags! The Rajd is made from Kerlon 1200, the same highly durable and super light fabric found in our Hillebergs UL tarps and Ultralight tents, and is modelled on the very first Hilleberg tent, the two-pole ridge design Keb.
Great choice for adventure racers and mountain ultramarathon runners, especially since it complies with many race regulations that require overnight shelters to have a sewn-in floor. For those looking to go super light in the backcountry, the Rajd is also a worthy option, especially since it can be pitched with available branches or by suspending the ridgeline corners.
Due to its single wall construction which only puts only one layer of protection between you and the elements, it is, like all single wall designs, more prone to condensation than a double wall tent. To combat this, it has 'no-see-um' mesh into the the top third of the door to promote cross ventilation, and has a bisected eaves over each door with a zipper, so you can roll up one or both halves for even greater air flow.
FEATURES
- Designed to be pitched with trekking poles (or with optional poles, which are sold separately),
- A two door configuration, which gives each occupant his or her own entrance while also affording the flexibility to situate one door out of the wind.
- Light weight and compact stuffed size make it ideal “alternative lodging” for adventure travel or hut trips, where accommodations are overcrowded, unsavory, or simply unavailable.
- For ultimate minimalism, it can be pitched by using tree branches or via suspension from trees.
- Highly weatherproof and very durable kerlon fabric
- No-See-Um mesh in the top third of the door to promote cross ventilation.
- Bisected eaves door to enable rolling up of one or both halves to create better air flow.
- NB: The Rajd is a shelter, not a true tent, and so does not offer the same comfort or strength, especially in variable to poor weather conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Floor Space: 2.4 m2 (25.8 ft2).
- Tent Weight: 950g (2lbs 2oz)
- Poles: None supplied*
- Material: Kerlon 1200 fabric
- Length: 255cm (8ft 4in)
- Width: 120cm (3ft 11in)
- Height: 115cm (3ft 9in)
- Vestibule area: 0.0m2 (0ft2)
- Pegs: 10 V-Pegs
- Usage: lightweight, backpacking use
- *Trekking poles can be used or 13mm poles are available as an accessory.
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