Nordisk Svalbard 1 PU vs SI - what are the differences?

The Nordisk Svalbard 1 is a great tent, tough, compact, plenty of interior space and height and tested to 90mph wind speed. However, it comes in two versions, a budget friendly Nordisk Svalbard 1 PU or the more expensive Nordisk Svalbard 1 SI. So what are the differences and which one is best for you? Watch the video to find out.

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[justmyopiniontoday]

Just rewatching again a thoughtful and well organised review. On the flysheet being only 3000mm HH and not 5000mm or above as seen in the more 4 season tents, I recall a general observation of the well regarded Scottish reviewer Andrew Park. He said his experience was that of hundreds tents he has had the ones that had leaking flysheet were not because of the lighter say 3000mm HH but rather because they leaked along seams, zips, and under seam taping. His viewpoint based on long experience but I guess there will always exist an an exception. Regards and thx for sharing. JMO.

[Vyvyanbstard]

Love your videos! Cheers for the comparison of them x

[Ash]

They are really great tents are these Svalbard’s!
Although personally speaking - I wouldn’t swap out my PU for the Si version, as like you say the groundsheet is so thick that you just don’t need a footprint with that one.. I also much prefer the colour of the PU version, it just totally disappears into the landscape, it really is the epitome of “stealth”…
Mine weighed in at 2, 170g with the standard pegs which I binned shortly after owning it, never known pegs made of such soft (yet heavy) bendy alloy!! 😳
I use my own mix of lightweight (but strong) pegs with this and all my other shelters.
I’ve also ditched the long silly sausage bag in favour of a lightweight 8L dry bag, any tent with pole sections that are that long need separating IMO.
I’m now at around 1, 900g, minus the pegs of course!
Out of the five tents I now own, this one is my favourite of them all.. 👍🏻

[mountain_del]

Great review. I have many tents (Lightwave t10/t20 various models) Laser, MSR, Quasar, Nanok, a nuber of the cheap PU Svalbard. I was looking to upgrade it to SI but I detest seam sealing. My SI Lightwaves have a flatlock stich fold and Ive had them out in Hooligan stuff up here in Scotland and not one leak. The laser has a stupid pole hood. Just wondered if you ever had to seal your sometimes its not needed. Well done on the shout outto the upsides of PU as well. Most YT guys are right down the throat of PU its not that simple.

[jimmyduff]

Hi buddy, ive just bought the svalbard si and was wondering if you got round to seam sealing yours or did it do well in the rain without being done, loved the comparison vid, helped me make my mind up.
Cheers again mate.
Jim.

[Budahas]

The SI version is more UV- resident.
Great video 👍

[MrSilver]

Hi I've just watched your nordisk Svalbard si review .did seam seal the flysheet seams .did you test the tent in the rain was it ok great review thanks

[davidhale]

My question is a bit late coming but just wondering if the PU fly sheet would work on the sil/nylon inner and dac poles, if so am guessing there would be a slight increase in weight in exchange for a more stealthy colour and no wet sagging fly sheet?

[AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hi Kev, have you seen or tried the new PU version with exo skeleton? I was thinking of getting one but with your experience I wondered what you thought ? Andrew

[Shefflad]

Great comparison, I wonder which performs better in terms of wind noise. Have you sold the PU version yet? I’m interested if not 👍👌

[belensanch]

Great explanation, thanks a lot for the video! I'm considering to get the Nordisk Svalbard 1 PU for the Laugavegur trekking in Iceland in August. Temperatures could drop about 0 degrees at night. Do you think the tent is suitable for these low temperatures? Is it a 3 seasons tent?

[cuboirne]

Thanks for the review.. Can ya close the vents at the head end and foot end on the PU version..

[justmyopiniontoday]

I think a nordisk tent for 125 is a bargain. Alas best price now is 150. I noticed you detailed character differences of polyester v nylon flysheet which I feel reviewers could emphasise more. Because in my view it is not silnylon better rather a choice - each with relative strengths and limitations. You then make your choice and choose not to complain about its weak features. Thx for posting.

[Pasequale]

does the tent with the smaller packsize really only weighs 1.7kg packed?? or is it 1.9kg?

[justmyopiniontoday]

I dont think there is a nice resolution of this for me that leads to me buying them. I have gone through strong intentions to buy both the pu and si versions. But in the end pulled back at last moment. Firstly because felmandave in his review of the si version reported lifting tape off the floor seams and he returned it, and a few of his subscribers complained of the same. And secondly at the long pole, the tent is so totally flexible side to side and crushable, without its guylines being anchored. This arises I think because the inner pole sleeve has two discontinuities and so the pole can easily distort without friction. And lastly it does not have end guylines extending/attaching from the very pole ridge at both ends and which is so important for applying strain to the fly of tunnel tents. So as enthusiastic as I have been for the design and dimensions of this tent I have never been able to buy it. And yet I keep reconsidering... JMO.

[justmyopiniontoday]

One other observation. I have viewed few times utube channels where one of the two is being fully reviewed and then the reviewer states and repeats emphatically that the tents are identical except for 2.0 vs 1.7 kg. I really don't know what comment I can leave on those channels that is both helpful and would not offend so I have not been able to leave a thank you which I like to do. Regards. JMO.

[keithsphone]

If the folded seams are the same as fjallraven idea then they will be completely waterproof without nthe need for seam seal

[wildwilhelm]

how tall are you? I am 6 foot 3 so do you think it is large enough

[hedleythorne]

Si is generally longer lasting and stronger too.