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Nallo 4 GT
Hilleberg
The buy-it-for-life option. Kerlon fabric, an enormous extended vestibule, and a pitch that works in a gale.
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Base Camp 4
REI Co-op
Geodesic pole layout and a full fly. The most storm-worthy mainstream car camping tent, and it still pitches in ten minutes.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nallo 4 GT | Base Camp 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4 Person | 4 Person |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| Fabric | Kerlon 1200 (ripstop nylon) | — |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum | — |
| Vestibule Type | Extended (GT) | — |
| Pitch Type | Simultaneous outer and inner | — |
| Origin | Sweden (designed), Estonia (mfg) | — |
| Maker | — | REI Co-op |
| Pitch Time | — | Approx. 10 minutes |
| Construction | — | Geodesic pole structure |
| Doors | — | 2 |
| Vestibules | — | 2 |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Nallo 4 GT
- Unmatched durability and weather resistance in extreme conditions
- Massive, highly functional extended vestibule for gear and cooking
- Remarkably stable and quiet in high winds and heavy snow
- High-quality, long-lasting Kerlon fabric and DAC poles
- Excellent ventilation and condensation management for its class
- Premium price tag is a significant investment
- Requires more staking than freestanding designs
- Heavier and larger packed size than typical 3-season tents
Base Camp 4
- Exceptional stability in high winds and heavy rain
- Generous interior space for comfort and gear
- Durable, long-lasting materials and construction
- Efficient ventilation minimizes condensation
- Intuitive setup despite robust design
- Heavier and bulkier packed size for car camping
- Higher initial cost compared to entry-level tents
- Can be warmer in extreme hot weather due to less mesh
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