Overall rating | 32 reviews) | (
Fjällräven Abisko Lite 3 Trekking tent is a compact and stable tent for trekkers who prefer to travel with light backpacks. The tent height is somewhat lower and the vestibule smaller, all to keep weight down. Perfect as a compact and lightweight trekking tent in the warmer months of the year, but also suitable for winter use in all but the most exposed conditions.
The flysheet is made from Fjällräven’s new high-performance TripleRip nylon and has an innovative construction that combines two different fabric weights – 20 denier in the top part and 40 denier at the bottom where abrasion against the ground is most intensive – giving excellent strength while keeping weight down. The flysheet and inner tent are connected so the inner tent is kept dry while pitching. Simple handling with two colour-coded poles, generous pole sleeves with low friction and easily adjusted fox feet. It is also possible to use double tent poles (an accessory) if using the tent in exposed conditions. Six guylines in Dyneema with one-hand adjustments and reflective thread woven in.
Excellent ventilation with large, highly positioned vents. In warm conditions the flysheet can be rolled up at both ends to increase the view and give fantastic airflow. If the weather is warm but unpredictable the door can be fastened at half-open position – the zipper has an auto-lock feature so it won’t “creep” in the wind. All openings are covered by a fine mesh that stops even the smallest, barely visible insects from getting in. Clothesline plus mesh pockets in the inner tent make it easy to dry gear and keep organised. Attachment points for Gear Loft (an accessory) in the inner tent.
Just like all of Fjällräven’s tents, Abisko Lite 3 is made entirely without PVC plastic and toxic flame retardants, and its impregnation is fluorocarbon free.
Technical features
Number of persons: 3 persons
Seasons: 4 seasons tents
Construction: Tunnel
Weight
Total weight: 2220g
Minimum weight: 1890g
Materials
Outer material:
40D TripleRip Sil/Sil 3000 mm 100% Polyamide
20D TripleRip Sil/Sil 3000 mm 100% Polyamide
Fabric inner: 15D Ripstop DWR 100% Polyamide
Floor fabric: 40D Ripstop PU 6000mm 100% Polyamide
Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL (Ø9,6 mm)
Mosquito net: 20D No-see-um mesh 100% Polyester
Pegs: DAC V-Pegs Small
Overall rating | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Overall rating |
The first proper use this tent is so easy to put up and pack down. With the extra footprint attached securely there is no need to fiddle around with it. We did experience a lot of condensation inside the tent despite both vents being open and the door mesh half open but I think this is inevitable given it was a very heavy frost with no wind or breeze. It was difficult to dry the tent out sufficiently because it's all attached and the conditions were so cold and no breeze but having a small travel face towel was helpful to mop it up. It will be interesting to see how we manage the condensation in other weather conditions. The tent is well made, materials very light but sturdy and the green colour is very pretty - no intruding on the landscape. It is very easy to put up and take down, my only wish is that the footprint and tent were colour coded for orientating correctly. The colour coded pole sleeves make it very easy and the tightening of all the stakes and guy lines is also very easy to do.