Rajd

How do I say Rajd?

• 2 person
• The Rajd is a hybrid shelter for two people that blends tarp and tent qualities into a simple, versatile, super light package.

The single-wall Rajd (pronounced “ride”) comfortably accommodates two plus gear, yet rivals tarps and bivy bags for light weight. And it is a veritable palace for the solo traveler – especially one used to the confines of many solo shelter solutions. Built entirely from Kerlon 1200, the same very light yet strong fabric found in all-season Red Label tents and our UL tarps, the Rajd is patterned on the first Hilleberg tent, the two-pole ridge design Keb. It is designed to be pitched with trekking poles (or with optional poles, which are sold separately), and it boasts impressive floor space and head room. Its two door configuration, meanwhile, gives each occupant his or her own entrance and provides the ability to situate one door out of the wind.

The Rajd’s light weight and compact stuffed size make it ideal “alternative lodging” for adventure travel or hut trips, where accommodations are overcrowded, unsavory, or simply unavailable. Likewise, it is a great choice for adventure racers and long distance mountain runners, especially since it complies with many race regulations that require overnight shelters to have a sewn-in floor. For those looking to go as light as possible in the backcountry, the Rajd is also an excellent option, and it can be pitched with available branches or by suspending the ridgeline corners.

It is highly weatherproof and very durable, but bear in mind that it does not offer the same comfort or security as a true tent, especially in variable to poor weather conditions. Its single wall construction provides only one layer of protection between you and the elements, and, like all single wall designs, it is more prone to condensation than a double wall tent. The top third of both doors is no-see-um mesh to promote constant air flow, and the eaves over the doors can be rolled back completely to for even greater cross ventilation.

“Rajd” is named for the annual reindeer herd drive of the Sami people.

All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or in our catalog.