Here in the cold north, we have always relied on heated shelters and tents to keep us alive and head out into the wilderness. The HAWU tents are the latest step in the long evolutionary line of heated Finnish oven tents. What really sets the HAWU apart from its predecessors is the modular structure, which makes it possible to split it up for transport, to lay tree trunks, to expand, to house people, material and much more. Due to its robust construction and functionality, the HAWU has built a solid reputation among both professional and recreational users, including a number of military organizations.
MAIN FEATURES:
- Designed for 8 people, expandable to 12 people with an optional center area
- Oven compatible for year-round use in any climate thanks to a lockable opening in the oven pipe
- Durable and fire retardant for continuous use
- Split in two for transport and use
- When setting up around a tree trunk, no sticks are required, HAWU tent poles are optionally available
- Easy to set up by one person
- 2-year warranty on material and craftsmanship
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight
- Door piece: 6 kg
- Wall piece: 5 kg
- Extension: 4.50 kg
Dimensions
- Door + wall parts: 4 x 4 x 1.70 m (L x W x H)
- Door + extension + wall parts: 5.50 x 4 x 1.70 m (L x W x H)
Floor space
- Door + wall parts: 13.00 m2
- Door + extension + wall parts: 19 m2
- Material: Breathable, rainproof, antifungal and fire retardant special fabric
HAWU 4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Door piece
- Door piece: The front half of the tent with zipper and flue pipe connection can be used as a freestanding tarpaulin in Loue style
- Wall piece: The sturdy rear part of the tent can be used as a freestanding Loue-style tarpaulin
- Expansion: A separate middle section with which the HAWU 8 can be extended to twelve people
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The HAWU is a highly customizable security system designed for long-term use. It is perfect for the most demanding environments, also for military use all year round.
Designed for versatility and adaptability, the HAWU is highly flexible when it comes to finding a suitable place to set up. This requires very few accessories. The core of its flexibility are the zippers that connect the tent parts together and allow them to be distributed and placed around tree trunks.
The door is designed so that you step into the tent instead of crawling under a low side entrance. A freely hanging inner wall prevents the warm air from escaping from the tent when the zippered door is opened. A useful function if someone has to keep watch at the same time and look at the lit heater.
There is a steel oven tube opening with a hinged lid between the door and the top of the front part. This design provides safety when using an oven for heating. If no oven is used, the folding cover closes the connection from the outside.
The side zippers provide a quick way out, especially during military operations or in case of emergency. The zippers and their rolled-up outer cover allow for a very fast emergency exit – open the zipper a little from top to bottom and just push yourself through!
The top of the tent is made of excess fabric that can be used to cover the top when a center stick is used. The tip can be left completely open or left open only on one side, depending on the wind direction, which regulates the ventilation and evaporation of moisture, depending on the conditions. When using an oven, it is advisable to keep the tip open so that the warm air can drain moisture.
HAWU tents are standard made of a naturally fire retardant and breathable fabric that has been treated against mold resistance. The fibers in the fabric swell when wet to ensure effective sealing against rain without the need for waterproof and poorly breathable coatings. For large orders, such as procurement by the military and government agencies, we can, and we have done so in the past, make the HAWU from other substances specified by the customer.
CONSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES
The split design offers flexibility in both transport and assembly. Thanks to the numerous mounting methods, the HAWU can be set up practically anywhere, which minimizes the time and effort required to find the perfect location.
Around a tree: The halves can be mounted around a tree trunk, so there is no need to wear or manufacture separate center posts on site. Another advantage of this method is camouflage, where the treetops provide excellent camouflage for aerial exploration.
Hanging: Instead of using a central support, trunk or pole, the HAWU can be hung on a rope between two trees. This creates space in the tent for more people or to set up equipment for maintenance and work.
With a central pole: the usual old-fashioned way also works with the HAWU. For this we offer specially made telescopic mid-sticks.
Side parts: The two halves of the HAWU can be used separately as smaller open protective sails. This allows a larger team to split up and take half the tent with them.
Due to the smart design of the corner sheath lines, no corner poles are needed. Just cut the lines or tie them around a rock or tree and pull on the quick belt adjusters to adjust the tension, and you’re done. The lack of corner bars also means that there are far fewer separate components to maintain and move, which is a big advantage in suboptimal environments and under stress.
As such, herrings are not strictly necessary, but are recommended. Although the shaving lines can be attached to the terrain and vegetation, this is not always possible. The corners of the hem should also be attached to the floor for a safe seal. The HAWU tent does not contain pegs, but we offer these as a separate accessory.
The upper loops and the carabiner mounting system that secures the top of the tent make it possible to set up the HAWU with a standard center pole to attach a tree or hang it at the top.
THE HAWU STORY
The origins of Hawu tents go back to 1993 when Pasi Ylirisku, the current CEO of Hawu Pro Oy, and his staff began developing a new tent design. For more than two decades, they have tested and improved the Hawu tent to perfection with great attention to detail.
In 2016, Finn-Savotta Oy and Hawu Pro Oy signed a cooperation agreement. The design of the Hawu tent was completed in collaboration with Savotta’s designers and Hawu’s original mass production design and development team. The first batch, which was completed in autumn 2017 and put up for sale.
