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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Physical Activity and Dementia
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A 5-yr study of elderly subjects (mean age 75 yrs) showed that those who were most active during the day (doing chores, etc.) had the lowest rate of cognitive impairment (Arch Intern Med, 2011).
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Product Details: Anjan GT 2 Tent
Product Name:
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Anjan GT 2 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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$835
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Capacity:
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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. Anjan and Anjan GT tents are in the Yellow group, meaning they are very lightweight and best for warmer weather (not snow!). The GT version has a larger vestibule. FABRIC: Outer tent = 20-D ripstop nylon 66. Inner tent = 10-D ripstop nylon. Bathtub floor = 50-D nylon. Comes with six 9-mm poles and 16 Y-Peg UL pegs. Anjan is the name of a lake in northern Sweden.
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Footprint:
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Trapezoid: Length = 86 inches. Width = 51 inches at one end and 43 inches at the other. 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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MAY 2019: Outdoor Gear Lab reviewed 17 backpacking tents. They rated the Hilleberg Anjan 2 GT "most durable", and the best choice in terms of water resistance. It was also a top contender in "comfort", but reviewers said set up required "some practice". 2018: Outdoor Gear Lab rates the Anjan GT a Top Pick. 2013: Trail Runner magazine named the Anjan 2 Editors' Choice for Fastpacking.
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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 = 74 oz (2094 grams); Outer and inner tents, and poles only = 64 oz (1811 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 Anjan!
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