Svalbard 1 SI (2.0) Tent

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A hard-wearing solo tent designed for exposed conditions and longer journeys where security and shelter take priority.

Nordisk says: 

You need to trust your tent like an old friend, like a true adventure buddy. So look for the qualities you would look for in a friend: sturdy, reliable and tough as nails.

Our Verdict

Tough, compact and surprisingly roomy, the updated Svalbard 1 SI (2.0) is a reliable solo shelter for trips where weather protection matters more than shaving grams.

At 1,701g, it’s not ultralight by modern standards, but the payoff is excellent wind resistance, durable materials, and a reassuringly solid pitch. The new version now pitches outer-first—a welcome change that helps keep the inner dry during setup. The two-pole tunnel structure is quick to erect, thanks to the deep pole sleeves, and stable once up, with the new guy lines and larger doorway improving both usability and airflow. It’s now also fully PFC-free, a meaningful step forward regarding environmental impact.

Inside, there’s enough room for a standard mat with additional space at the foot and head for gear. The porch is tight but usable for boots and cooking in bad weather. Ventilation is good, particularly with the rear section rolled up, and condensation has been easy to manage so far.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Now outer pitched
• 4 pole socks and pole hooks for simple and easy pitching
• New guy lines for extra strength
• New and bigger door design
• Back of the tent can be rolled up for superior ventilation
• Articulated cut for ground ventilation

Specifications

• Total Weight (ex bags and pegs): 1701g
• Flysheet & Inner Weighs: 1410g
• Poles Weigh: 291g
• Pegs x15 Weighs: 180g
• Pack Size: 15 x 45 cm
• Capacity: 1 person
• Measurements Flysheet: 275 x 125 x 105 cm
• Mesurements Inner Tent: 265 x 115 x 100 cm
• Water column fly: 3000mm
• Water column ground: 10000mm

Material & Construction

• Material Flysheet: 100% Nylon, Rip-stop, 40D, double side silicon 3 layer
• Material Inner Tent: 100% Nylon, Rip-stop
• Material Groundsheet: 100% Nylon, 40D
• Guy Line: 2.5 mm Nylon with Nordisk alu triangular slider
• Poles: 9 mm alu DAC Featherlike NSL, Green Anodized
• Pegs: Alu Y-Peg

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