Our choices – NORTENT of Norway

Smart pitching

When setting up your tent, it’s important to always press the poles downward slightly so they meet the clips, rather than pulling the fabric up to reach them. If you pull too much on the tent fabric, you create unnecessary...

NORTENT - Our story

The story behind Nortent goes over 30 years back in time when the founder was still young. Even back then he had a keen interest for nature and the outdoors, however other hobbies grabbed his attention just as much. At...

The process

All of our tents are designed and tested in Norway before going to production at our dedicated factory in Changzhou, China where we have staff that are trained and focused on quality when sewing our tents. The "final" product is...

The importance of a quality zipper

There is a wide variety of zippers to choose from out there. They are used in clothing, bags and all different types of gear. When the zipper fails the product often becomes useless. In order to give the end user...

Goose vs. Duck Down: Choosing and Caring for Your High-Performance Sleeping Bag

When considering the quality of a sleeping bag, many people focus on whether it contains goose down or duck down. While goose down is traditionally associated with superior loft and insulation, the reality is more nuanced, especially when discussing premium-treated...