<p class="copy end"><span class="leadtext">SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION</span> over 10 years ago, the two-person Allak has been one of our most popular tents. For 2019, we are introducing a three-person version, the Allak 3, and renaming the original model the Allak 2. Both remarkably light yet impressively strong Allak models are well-suited for anything from summer paddling to winter ski mountaineering, and from year-round backpacking to all-season peak bagging. They are easily light enough for mobile journeys, where you move your camp every day, and their two-entrance construction allows for superb ventilation options in warm weather. At the same time, the Allak's three-pole dome structure is strong enough for summer or winter base camp use in all but the worst conditions, and the fully freestanding construction make it ideal for tough pitching conditions, such as rocky ground and sand. In addition, its two integrated vestibules are set parallel to the sleeping area, giving excellent access to gear storage space as well as ease of entry and exit. Since its introduction, paddlers have valued the Allak’s ability to be pitched nearly anywhere, while backpackers choose it for its roomy stability and light weight. Mountaineers appreciate both the Allak’s freestanding design, compact footprint, and its roominess, as well as its ability to deal with snow loading. And taller adventurers find its length a welcome comfort. This is a red label tent.</p>

 \n<p class="nameTag"><i>“Allak” means “lake,” in Sami, the language of the people indigenous to northern Scandinavia.</i></p>

 \n<p style="text-align: center;">USD $1,215</p>

 \n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Features</strong></p>

 \n<p style="text-align: center;">Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9mm poles make for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.

 \nAll season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjustable fabric panels.

 \nDome construction with multiple pole crossing points provide outstanding snow-load handling capability.

 \nPlenty of room for three occupants and their gear.

 \nLinked but seperable inner and outer tent for simultaneous pitching.

 \nFully free standing dome design requires no pegs for pitching, and the straightforward short sleeve and clip pole system make for quick, easy set up.

 \nDual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door can always be situated out of the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.

 \nAn optional footprint covers the entire area of the outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching.

 \nThe inner tent can be replaced with a Mesh Inner tent (sold separately; see accessories).

 \nThe outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires optional pole holderes (see accessories).</p>

 \nhttps://youtu.be/oEa48FAHTFE

 \n

 \n<strong>The story of the Allak</strong>

 \n<p class="copy"><span class="leadtext">WE INTRODUCED OUR RED LABEL ALLAK IN 2008</span>, and it quickly became – and has remained – one of our most popular tents. But that popularity is directly related to its proven design, which we created with our first fully free standing tent, the Black Label Staika.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Introduced in 1990, the two person Staika was originally conceived for paddle tourers in Sweden, who were asking for a free standing tent so they could more easily camp on the flat, rocky spits and islands so common in Sweden’s Archipelagoes. “We wanted to build a fully free standing tent,” recalls Bo Hilleberg. “Most dome tents are really self-supporting rather than free standing, since they still need to have their vestibules pegged.” To create what became the Staika, Bo constructed a true dome shape with three poles, and built two entrances and two vestibules into that structure, so no pegs would be needed to make the vestibules be functional.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">While the Staika was an immediate success with the paddlers, it quickly became a favorite of other users, as well. “We made a few prototypes in 1989 and sent them to a German scientific group doing an expedition to the South Pole,” says Bo. “They found it ideal, since it could be pitched anywhere and it was very, very strong.” Indeed, because of its simple dome shape, the Staika was both remarkably roomy and exceptionally strong in very windy, snowy conditions. Its two entrance/two vestibule format provided plenty of storage as well as flexible entry and exit options in poor weather. Add that to its adaptability in tough pitching conditions, and mountaineers quickly found it perfect for their needs, as did ski mountaineers and long distance motorcycle tourers.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Fast forward to 2006, when we began development on what became the Allak. We had had great success in building the Nallo and Nallo GT, Red Label “versions” of the Nammatj models, and we had just introduced the Kaitum, a Red Label “version” of the Keron. We knew there was great demand for lighter all season tents, so it seemed natural to use the Staika as the inspiration for a two person, fully free standing Red Label tent.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">In 2003, we had replaced the Staika’s full pole sleeves to our short pole sleeve and clip system, and we used that same system on the Allak. Since Red Label tents prioritize lighter weight over absolute comfort and strength, we used the same 9 mm poles and Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric found in other Red Label models. To keep the weight even lower, we also sized the Allak a bit smaller than the Staika and tweaked the design. To accommodate the new tent’s lower profile, we reconfigured the vent system, building in separate vents above each entrance, where in the Staika the vents are integrated into the door zippers. We also increased the size of the vent cover, and added a rain gutter to prevent drippage while entering and exiting. We also discovered that the new design lent itself to a smaller version, as well, so we created our one-person Soulo to complement the two-person Allak.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Upon its release in 2008, the Allak was an immediate success. “At first,” says Bo, “the Allak was popular with those who spent time in the Swedish Archipelago. But we knew from the beginning that other users would like it very much.” And so it has proved. While not quite as strong as its “big brother,” the Staika, the Allak has become one of our best “all around” tents, working as well for backpackers, hunters and mountaineers as it does for paddlers. “During development,” says Bo, “all of us at the office would take the Allak, since it was able to be used anywhere: in the forest, above the tree line, anywhere. And it is very light and comfortable!”</p>

 \n<strong>The story of red label tents</strong>

 \n<p class="copy"><span class="leadtext">OUR RED LABEL MODELS</span> are true all-season tents, yet are still easily light enough for any backpacking trip. They are well-suited for nearly all users, and, unsurprisingly, they have become our most popular tents.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Before we organized our tents into the Label system – introduced in 2012 to make it easier for people to choose the right Hilleberg tent – our now-named “Red Label” models were simply called “Kerlon 1200 tents.” According to Bo Hilleberg, “The Kerlon 1200 tents were made at first for experienced backpackers who were out year ’round.” These tents were distinguished then – as Red Label tents are today – by their lighter weight, Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9 mm poles, in contrast to our Black Label models, which use stronger Kerlon 1800 in their outer tents and sturdier 10 mm poles.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Quite quickly, however, we discovered that these light yet remarkably strong Red Label tents were ideal for quite a large group of users. “Those just beginning to go into the backcountry get a tent that is reliable and offers great security for bad weather in the summer,” says Bo. “Experienced users often find them a lighter option for some of their trips. And they are quite good for families who are out in more challenging conditions.”</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">The first “Red Label” tent was the <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/nallo/>">Nallo</a>, introduced in 1987 as a response to those who wanted a 2-person tent similar to our <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/black-label-tents/>">Black Label</a> <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/black-label-tents/nammatj/>">Nammatj</a>, only lighter. This led us on a quest both for new designs and a new fabric that would save even more weight without compromising our rigorous strength standards. That first Nallo spawned a collection – the <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/nallo-2/>">Nallo 2</a>, <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/nallo-3/>">3</a>, and <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/nallo-4/>">4</a> and corresponding <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/nallo-gt/>">extended vestibule GT models</a> – which then led to the newer design we use today. All of the subsequent Red Label tents evolved from that template: lighter fabrics, 9 mm poles, one vent up high, and often using different length poles – all to save weight without compromising true all-season strength.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Since the Nammatj to Nallo concept worked so well, we did the same with <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/black-label-tents/staika/>">Staika</a> to <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/allak-2/>">Allak</a>, and then took it one step further and created a solo version, the <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/soulo/>">Soulo</a>. The <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/black-label-tents/keron/>">Keron</a> collection gave rise to the <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/kaitum/>">Kaitum</a> models. The <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/black-label-tents/saivo/>">Saivo</a> and <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/black-label-tents/tarra/>">Tarra</a> were the inspiration for the <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/jannu/>">Jannu</a>. Both <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/akto/>">Akto</a> and <a class="ui-link" href="<https://hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-label-tents/unna/>">Unna</a>, however, are “native” Red Label tents in that they were designed not to be Black Label counterparts, but to be exactly what they are: outstanding solo tents for those who go out in all seasons.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">We know that the smaller Red Label tents – especially the Jannu and Soulo – are tremendously strong, and that leads some very experienced people to use them, quite successfully, for things which we don’t necessarily recommend Red Label tents. Eric Larsen took an Akto on his attempt to bicycle to the South Pole. Lonnie Dupre used a Soulo in the first winter solo ascent of Denali. And Alexander Barber continues to use the Soulo and Jannu in his solo climbs of the Himalayan 8000 m peaks. We do, however, advise against using Red Label tents for those doing sustained, multi-month journeys – round-the-world bicycle, motorcycle or trekking tours, for example. For these kinds of demanding adventures, we still recommend taking a stronger, more durable Black Label tent.</p>

 \n<p class="copy indent">Such extreme usage aside, Red Label tents are ideal for those who find themselves out in all seasons and all weather, and who want an outstanding balance of light weight, strength, and overall comfort.</p>

IN 1971, BO HILLEBERG, a professional forester, founded his own company, Hilleberg AB. That same year, while on a ski vacation in the Austrian Tyrol, Bo met Renate Neuner. After a couple of years, the two had fallen in love, married, and she had moved with him to Stockholm, Sweden. Their marriage was the final, necessary ingredient in the mix that has become Hilleberg the Tentmaker.

Before Renate, Bo’s fledgling company was primarily a forestry equipment concern, with tent making as a hoped-for sideline. An avid, lifelong outdoorsman, Bo was terminally frustrated with tents that required pitching the inner tent first and then covering it with a loose rain fly that usually displayed the same properties as a kite in the wind. He envisioned a tent that had an outer and inner tent that pitched together, simultaneously – but he didn’t have the necessary sewing skills. With Bo and Renate’s marriage, conjugal and commercial became one: Renate took charge of the sewing while Bo handled design and sales, and with their combined efforts, the company flourished.

Today, family and business are still inextricably linked. Bo is Chairman, and is senior advisor to the product development team; daughter Petra is CEO of the Hilleberg Group, President of both Hilleberg AB in Sweden and Hilleberg Inc in the US; and Bo, Renate, Petra and her brother Rolf make up the governing board of directors – clearly, family synergy continues to beget success.