The simple three-pole tunnel construction is my preferred make – less complicated and heavy than the hardcore geodesic models, and generally more versatile for pitching.
The similarity in design of between the Olympus and the Nammatj was the feature which originally put the Macpac tent on my radar. Whilst the Olympus has a few strange quirks, I have found it to be a very acceptable alternative to the Nammatj, and at a fraction of the price. And on a more idealistic front, I prefer to buy local brands whenever possible, therefore seeking a product sold by antipodean outfitters instead.Įnter the Macpac Olympus – a veritable alpine bastion made by our cousins over the ditch. In practical considerations, the price was prohibitive, further compounded by the difficulties of shipping to Australia and various taxes. Having spent an inordinate amount of time ensconced in these tents during Patagonian tempests, I knew they were nothing short of fabric bombshelters.īut there are several reasons why I didn’t end up owning a Hilleberg. When the time came for me to purchase my own alpine tent, I knew exactly what I wanted – a Hilleberg Nammatj 2. Our 5-Million Star Hotel on the Salkantay Trek, Peru (Photo by Adam McKenney)
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