HILLEBERG SOULO BL | Soulo Black Label In Strong Wind | Lake District Wild Camping | Wet And Windy
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- It's the first real test for the Hilleberg Soulo BL against strong winds in the Lake District. I take the Soulo BL on a 2-night adventure to see if it can stand up to the hype against strong wind and heavy rain.
Please leave your comments and questions below or send them direct to richie.parkes@hotmail.co.uk
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Anyone that says it's overkill hasn't been out in the lakes on a typical day, trust me I've lived here in the western lakes all my life, just outside Ennerdale and there's never been a tent I've owned that's made me feel safe in bad weather until the Soulo BL.
If anything the weather is getting worse the past few years, more wind and rain than ever.
Anyone's kit is simply down to their own personal preference for their own reasons which is why there is so much kit out there to cater for everyone's need. Buy what you like, you've earned the money so reward yourself and enjoy. From this video we can certainly see the enjoyment you get from your investments. Keep up the cracking videos mate 👍
At the tender age of 57 I've wasted vast amounts of money buying "it'll do kit" in all of my hobbies: Motorcycling, camping, photography, video, hiking, cooking..... and you end up buying what you should have bought in the first place... and ironically it would have been cheaper in the long run. Enjoy your investment. All the best CK
Really enjoyed the video! I’m happy too to own a BL Soulo 😊
Nice one, really great tent!
Brilliant video mate and very well put together, love the drone footage too.
I love my Soulo, I have the red label not the black, but still I love it knowing I feel secure no matter how the weather changes during the night. Ive had my little Helm Compact 1 in some stupid wind to be fair and that has held its own while a lad with a Banshee has his pole snap! But it comes to a point with certain weather when you want that bit more lol. Especially on a summit camp!
Thanks for sharing looks like you had a great adventure there.
ATB... Chris
The area around Sprinkling Tarn is beautiful. Aside from allowing you to camp in nearly any condition (I’ve had a tent fail on me as well) … there is just something special about a Hilleberg! Enjoyed the video!
Many thanks and really glad you enjoyed it!
Great timing for the upload, I was out in my Soulo BL last night! Nowhere like this though, I just fancied a night in it so popped into a local woods and made steaks with a friend haha. Great video bud, really nice to see the tent holding up so well, as it should!
Well done for sticking with it mate that was tough conditions for a multi-day trip. The Lakes are amazing but this shows how well prepared you need to be to camp safely and in (relative) comfort. An epic!
You’ve just convinced me to get back to the lakes.
Well done for sticking it out! Glad you were rewarded with such stellar views.
Firstly, what a beautifully shot video and I loved the drone footage. I slept in an MSR Elixir 3 on my Mountain Leader Training course in Nant Peris and the wind bent the poles. I’ve slept on Dartmoor in my Hubba Hubba and I thought the top cross pole was going to snap. When I got home from my ML course I bought a BL Soulo too and my only regret is that I got a green one rather than the sand colour. It’s been to Snowdonia and the Cairngorms but not the lakes yet. I’ve taken it on DofE camps too just because I love sleeping in it! I had my windiest camp ever in the Cairngorms last December and the tent survived even though I thought it was going to get damaged. I had 2 hours sleep that night and water was blown through the cracks in the zips. It was so windy I didn’t dare climb or camp higher up. I’m sorry that you have to suffer using the MSR trail shot too. I need a new pump even though I’ve replaced the filter and looked after it.
Hey Ben, I actually love my trail shot, although you’re not the first I’ve heard who dislikes it. Thanks for getting in touch, good to hear of your experience and glad you like the BL too. I’m back out in the lakes again at the end of may so watch this space for my next films.
It's great to have a good solid tent when the weather turns. I'm glad you stuck it out too, such beautiful scenery. Really stunning. 💯❤👍
Thanks Arielle, ended up being a great trip. Just goes to show that the extra effort is usually worthwhile. Good to hear from you as always. Hope you’re well!
Stunning scenery - thanks for sharing!
And bugger me if someone ever shall question my reasons behind buying this or that. Enjoy what you have and sleep comfortably at night.
There are 2 types of wild camper mate, people that have a Hilleberg and people that aren't allowed a Hilleberg 😂 great video , that Black label soulo is definitely next on my list
I must say I agree with you’ve view regarding owning a Soulo so you don’t need to stress about conditions and having piece of mind. Same reason I bought one, had a tent almost fair me on Red Screes in poor weather and I don’t ever want to be in that position again.
Totally agree. Many thanks for watching and commenting buddy, glad you enjoyed the film.
Good morning Rich, what a smashing treat to start our Saturday morning! Love this area and sparked many fond memories for us ❤⛰
Smashing video as always, such a great mix of shots and footage, and great editing! Been looking forward to this since seeing you social media posts, the photos dont quite capture the harsness of the elements! Fair play to you and the BL for sticking it out, must be nice having that piece of mind in your rucksack 👍🏕
Well done for getting warm and dry, super important! Cant wait to get back to the lakes, still keeping our fingers crossed it will be this year 🤞 your videos only make our desire burn stronger! Going to keep watching waiting to see what's ahead in the morning!.....
Interesting to hear your thoughts on the tent and camping to Rich, each to their own isnt it, know where your going, what your doing and what you need to be confident and comfortable in what ever location you choose. Some of that experience can only be gained by a moment of awakening, that awakening might well be very literal with a tent collapsing on you! Something you need not fear in your BL 🏕❤👍
Loved the Tarn, just beautiful....well nearly 😐 litter louts! Still dont understand how or why people leave rubbish. Stunning stunning veiws and definitely worth the bad weather! Great 2nd pitch 🤗⛰....
Glad you made the effort too Rich, and th has for sharing it with us! The drone footage was hypnotic and striking! Gable is one of our favourite routes, from Honsiter pass ❤
Last comment we promise, feel we should open our comment with a spoiler warning lol! Anyways Rich, throughly enjoyable watch, the porridge sounds yummy! We like ours sweet too, a nice dollop of strawberry jame in mine and raspberry for Kat! Glad you had a great trip, catch you soon! Ceri and Kat ❤⛰🤗👍🏕☕
Richie, I'm liking these multi day camps you're doing and well done for sticking it out in that bad weather. Even when the rain pours and the wind beats down the area is still stunning. Thanks for taking us along. ATB Andy
Thanks buddy. The 3-day trips are definitely a highlight of this hobby for me at the moment. In time it’d be cool to stretch them out even longer but 2 nights is enough for now!
Loved it buddy…. All of it ! Hilleberg all the way for when you have these conditions especially up high and exposed. I get the same comfort when i pitch my Allak 2… unbeatable kit. Thanks as always for sharing… Take care Mark
Great video, incredible music to accompany those stunning views ( recommend you wear headphones) 👍
It’s great through headphones isn’t it!?! That track I used with the drone footage is one of my favourite finds ever! Really glad you enjoyed it!
I have a feeling I would've had to bail had I joined you on this one Richie! Me and my little Terra Nova would have been blown all the way home! Lol! So pleased you decided to stay, as without a doubt, they were challenging conditions but you kept smiling and were rewarded with some stunning aerial footage of your pitch and surroundings. Respect for carrying out other people's rubbish and reminding us why it's so important to leave no trace. 👍👍👍
It’s a shame you couldn’t make it mate but would’ve been rough if you had come along and had to bail. There will be other times I’m sure. I really enjoyed the trip if I’m honest; the first 24 hrs really tested me but I feel I came through it stronger than before and so glad I stuck to the plan. Thanks as always for watching and commenting buddy.
Great adventure
Real greate film. My next tent is a soulo 100%
You won’t be disappointed!
Wicked film so far Rich, time for work so will finish it later. Forget what others have to say about kit, if it works for you then that’s all that matters. 👍🌧⛰❤️
Bloody awesome Rich 👌 well done mate. Really enjoyed that 😁
Thanks Paul, was really good fun in the end mate. Glad I stuck it out!
I've had a couple of real turmat meals and really enjoyed them but you've peaked my interest in the breakfast
Great video, from GB. Saudações do Brasil.
Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Rich, an excellent account of your adventurous trip . Against the odds and with a relaxed determination you pulled through.
Top video.
👍🍻🏕
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it pal, thanks for watching and commenting!
The BL soulo is a proper bass ass tent. 👍🏼
Certainly is mate. Just doesn’t seem to notice the wind!
@@WildAstro I will get one this year but yeah 90% of people have one for summer camping 😂.
@@summittaedae2323 I’ll be sticking with my Anjan for summer camping… probably 😉
@@WildAstro good choice. But Atleast your Chanel shows the bl soulo working. When I get mine I will most probably still use my MSR elixir1 for the three seasons. But like you say it’s a tent that gives you confidence to sleep. We’re camping not surviving the night with a broken tent. Alb
"Leave no trace people, it's the only way to fly" = LOVE
Had a 3 season tent flattened in a storm so got a tarra which is considerable more overkill than your soulo to make sure it didnt happen again. Bought smaller hilleberg tents since then including the nammatj, nallo, akto and finally the soulo.
You can't compete with the man that said you are afraid becasue he is clearly a real man, afraid of nothing and goes hillwalking in storms wearing only his underpants.
🤣🤣🤣
Fantastic video Absolutely Amazing Good to see Just one lone man enjoying and exploring the great outdoors Well Done .....
Many thanks Brenda, really kind words. Glad you enjoyed the film and there really is nothing I enjoy more than lone exploring these days. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Well done for digging in when you weren't feeling it and staying the night, I've been there always glad I stayed in the end. Great tent be some good tests for it in the winter I bet.
Great spot, I camped there on sprinkling crags couple of weeks ago! Looking forward to returning. There is a great spot not far from there that is a very quiet spot with better views..
The main thing i like sorry love about the Soulo is that its the easiest tent i have used to pitch in the wind......My old favorite tent nearly had me parascending off a mountain once in a bid to keep hold of it during a storm. Recently i just fancied a change and thought about buying the Tarp tent so sold my five year old Soulo for 750 0n Ebay than i had a deeper think and felt a sense of regret so the very next day i bout a brand new one from Tiso for 895 so when you concider how much use i had and worked out the cost per night its honestly an incredible investment and ultimatly like you mentioned all that peace of mind plus the confidence it instills...The amount of stories i have heard lately about poles breaking and other types of material damage is becoming more and more regular....Never underestimate the severity of the British Isles even on the low Peaks and plateaus of the Peak District it can equal the Alps..Great video ....Thanks
Nice one Rich, cracking film and know the area well. Tent looked perfect 👍. Congratulations on hitting 2k too, well deserved. Take care - Tom
Cheers Tom; yes the tent was faultless, and made the trip an absolutely awesome experience. Thanks for the kind words, feels like 2K has been a tough milestone but really glad to have made it.
11:00 exactly how I feel in my STAIKA - no stress. I get much better sleep when I don't have to worry. Initially I could not choose from many of Hillebergs and went for durability. It was recommended for a cycling tour in Norway. Knowing their weather conditions I thought I can't go wrong. Black label with 10mm poles and stronger fabric does excellent job silencing wind and rain outside, not that much shake of tent.
Great video mate, loved the drone footage. Tents looking great and holding up very well. Great watch buddy.
ATB Adam 🤜💙🤛
Definitely going to head up there now. I spend faaaaar too much time in Snowdonia so need to broaden my horizons a little. The emotion you showed at times captures the importance of things like this to people like us. It's powerful stuff. Great video 😊
Great content as usual, thanks for sharing.
Awesome Video, thanks for sharing!
Great video mate, great scenery 👍🏻 keep up the good work 😁
Cracking video yet again. Keep up the great work 👍
Many thanks buddy, really glad you enjoyed it!
great stuff richy
Another enjoyable watch. Loving the laid back pace, as usual. Plus one on the Real Turmat. I’ve tried a couple of the main meals, always full,of flavour, that chocolate musli blows the taste buds off, had it a couple of times .
Good to the the BL living up to its name , looks bomber 👍
I’m sure you still didn’t need that BL mate.
A plastic tarp and a few clothes pegs would surely suffice. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈
I’ve got the BL and can’t wait to demo it in these conditions.
Good on you pal. 👍💪🏕
🤣 I reckon a plastic tarp might have done the job, but would’ve needed a lot of really big rocks to hold it down!
I reckon you should send this vid to Hilleberg 🙂
Hello mate, what was that water filter pump you were using? Cheers.
Hi mate, it’s the MSR Trailshot. Great little filter but quite a workout for your hand muscles 🤣
Hi richy, hope your doing ok fella .
Hi matey. Yeah, doing ok thanks. You’ll be seeing some new stuff from me soon. Thanks for checking in mate, really kind of you.
WILD ASTRO# What kind of one Hand Waterfilter are you using in this vid at 3:12min THX
It’s an MSR Trailshot.
Great vid thanks - I am interested to know what your route was in between those wild camps?
In all honesty mate, the route between camps was literally a half hour walk down to Sprinkling Tarn from Esk Hause. Hung around the Garn until it was time to pitch up.
But to be honest, even the standard Soulo could handle 97,5% of EVERY CONDITIONS you could and wanna be in it. I have the Soulo since it first came out in Summer 2008. And I had many many nights under very rough conditions in the Highland desert of Iceland in Summer and Winter. Believe me, it could handle it. The only situation I could think of to buy the BL-Version is for High Attitude Mountaineering or Hugh Amounts of Snow......but for Deep Winter the inside Space could become a bit cramped for a tale Person like me. And even 400gr more weight is a big MINUS....cause getting near to 3kg now for a Single P is A LOT of WEIGHT.
So my Decision was to keep the Soulo red Label for TOUGH Spring - Fall Tours where weight matters and smaller inside space is not a big problem. For long Winter Solo Trips with thick sleeping bags and cloths I have the Jannu ( both in red colour) and for all the rest of possible trips I have a Nallo 2 that I bouht recently as ( WAIT FOR IT ) NOS and First Generation from the end of the 1980ties in sand colour.. ( NEVER USED )......and the Nallo`s back from that periode were even made from the long time ago discontinued Kerlon 1500 and labeled MADE IN SWEDEN.
If I could only have one tent for a Single Person, even then I would choose the Standart Soulo red Label, because of it`s weight Advantage.
BUT ITS JUST MY 50 CENTs
Cheers
It makes sense to not upgrade from RL to BL, but as I’ve never had a Soulo until now, I chose the BL. If I had a RL, I wouldn’t have bothered.