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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Exercise Recommendations For: Kids
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Most authorities agree that kids need a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise per day. Some believe that 90 minutes of exercise per day is necessary to adequately reduce the risk of developing insulin resistance and heart disease.
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Product Details: Niak Tent
Product Name:
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Niak Tent
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Category:
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Hiking Gear
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Manufacturer:
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Hilleberg The Tentmaker
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List Price:
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$795
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Capacity:
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1-2 people (the single side entry makes it awkward for 2 people)
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Colors Available:
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green, red, or sand
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Description:
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Hilleberg makes very high quality tents in 4 categories: black, red, yellow, and blue. The Niak is in the Yellow group, meaning it is very lightweight and best for warmer weather (not snow!). FABRIC: Outer tent = 20-D ripstop nylon 66. Inner tent = 10-D ripstop nylon. Bathtub floor = 50-D nylon. Comes with four 9mm poles and 10 Y-Peg UL pegs. Niak is a peak in Sarek National Park in northern Sweden.
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Footprint:
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Rectangle: 86 inches long x 47 inches wide. 28 sq. ft. excluding vestibule
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Ideal For:
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Backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, motorcyclists who want a very light waterproof tent.
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Length:
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Floor length = 86 inches; Packed length = 18 inches.
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Product Reviews:
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2017: Hunt Alaska magazine gave the Niak their Editor's Choice award. 2016: Men's Journal magazine picked the Niak the "Best for Solo Backpacking." 2016: Germany's Outdoor magazine named the Niak an Editor's Choice.
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Special Features:
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A fundamental design of Hilleberg tents is that the outer fly cover is integrated with the inner tent body, making set-up easier, but, also, helping prevent the fly from catching the wind as much.
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Weight:
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Packed wt = 60 oz (1698 grams); Outer and inner tents and poles only = 53 oz (1500 grams)
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Why It's Cool:
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If you want a lightweight, high-quality tent, you'd be hard-pressed to do better than Hilleberg's Niak!
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