I'm 1,83 and for my morning coffee I sit in the tent and just unhook the top loop of the inner tent, then there is enough headspace and I don't touch the outer tent with my head, no problem. Cooking in bad weather conditions is also possible, this way. I have the ground sheet too. If I want to chill during the day, I just put my sleeping pad in the apsis, so I can nicely look into the nature. With Kerlon 1200, This tent is a reliable mini fortress, which makes me feel save in worst weather conditions. If you know how to handle an akto, and the pain spending almost 700 EUR, it's still the best 1 person tent, which will be your hiking partner for man years, just my humble opinion.
Good thing I’m 167 cm 🙃 . This was perfect during my adventures in Patagonia where I saw a lot of tents got destroyed (flatened) by the insanely strong wind! The only downside is it’s not free-standing. I had trouble using it in those rare campsites where you have to pitch your tent on a wooden platform. Had to find nails to make the tent stand up.
I’d like something like that but some price. I got to try out my new msr elixir Tuesday at buachaille etive mor and I’m really happy with that. This is a great channel mate. I went through most of you’re videos last week. Some expensive reviews some cheap etc. Great information for folks. I hope the channel grows for you ✌️
Thanks so much! Two of my mates have the Elixir 2 and they both really rate it. It's also worth noting it's much better in the cold than the more expensive Hubba Hubba NX2.
Great review. You confirmed my fears ref height so I'll go for the soulo as a one man option. It will compliment my Kuiu storm star 2p really well. Keep the videos coming mate 🙂
I like the tent, I have just never liked the ceiling height. I can just about get away with it when I'm sitting in the middle but using this tent in the rain when you're spending a lot of time in it is not fun at all. I have got to say I am a bit bias because I prefer free standing tents. However, there are other tents out there such as the Tarptent Scarp 1 that is a similar design but offers more head room and more space for less weight. Personally, I think the Soulo is an awesome tent and I can't recommend it enough as long as you're not too weigh conscious.
Right on the fence about this tent. Might buy, might not. I have a Soulo BL but looking for something lighter. The reason for the hesitation - Soulo is already feels a little small for me even though I am only 5'9".
Hi mate , have you or anyone in the comments had issues with the seam above the door vent leaking? The hilleberg akto was my dream tent and i finally managed to get one ,this weekend I put it up to test it and this seam leaked.. pretty badly (you can see this in the video on my channel) I’m really disappointed but as daft as it sounds I still love the tent , iv complained to hilleberg and I was interested to see if this is an issue on all the aktos ? Great video and review mate 👍
You’re not the first, I’ve seen this exact same problem on another channel. I can’t remember which channel but I’m fairly sure it was an easy fix (although you shouldn’t be having to do this in the first place).
@@BackpackingUK yeah iv put more or less the same comment that I put on your video on afew videos for the akto just to see if it’s on them all and I’m starting to get a lot of comments saying the exact same thing Yeah it’s an easy fix but hilleberg put up all there tents for inspection before shipping so if they where to just apply the seam sealer in that stage on all there aktos I think it would be beneficial to there customers and reputation Thanks mate great video 👍
I love this tent, but agree with what you said about the size, the other thing is, is how much moisture there is inside of the tent the morning after. Otherwise, it’s a good old tent.
From my experience all one person tents have issues with condensation. 4 season one person tents like this are even worse. However, I would rather have the warmth and a bit of condensation than be awake and freezing cold all night!
Had one.... Bought in a sale for £440....Used it twice.... Leaked.... Argued with Ray Mears store (told me to use seam seal, on a £600 tent!!).... Eventually gave me a replacement tent...... Never used it....... Sold it during covid for £500 locally.... Bought a msr 1 man nx.... 1.3kg.....not 4 seasons but I don't camp in mid winter. With a foot print the Akto is nearly 2kg...not that light. Akto was good in the wind though... Didn't budge.... But the worse tent I ever used in summer for condensation..... Soaked inside. Good luck!
Your experience certainly differs from most so thanks for sharing as it’s good to hear both sides. Also, two of my mates use MSR tents and they love them!
Mines the same vintage (about 2010) cost about £300 including the footprint. Seems ridiculous with the price these days. Have to say though for 70% of my camping I prefer the Terra Nova Laser comp due to lightness. It is that other 30% in the winter when I wouldn't want anything other than the Hilleberg.
I've got an old Lazer Lite that weighs just 1kg. It's a similar size for far less weight but the build quality of the Hilleberg is in a different league. I agree, the Lazer is good for better weather and a Hilleberg for adverse weather.
I live in Florida USA. It can get extremely hot and humid. What makes this a four season tent? Right now my go to tents out of everything I have is a Litefighter 1 and my Jack Wolfskin Yellowstone. Both have a tarp that is separate from the tent. That being said both tents are almost all screen with a separate rain fly. Your thoughts?
I wouldn't bother with 4 season tents in Florida. Too overbuilt. Too humid. To mild. This bad boy is built to withstand 80+ mph winds, as evident by a RUclips video. A Swede took an Akto to the North Pole.
Great review Andy. Cheers
Thanks 👍
I'm 1,83 and for my morning coffee I sit in the tent and just unhook the top loop of the inner tent, then there is enough headspace and I don't touch the outer tent with my head, no problem. Cooking in bad weather conditions is also possible, this way. I have the ground sheet too. If I want to chill during the day, I just put my sleeping pad in the apsis, so I can nicely look into the nature.
With Kerlon 1200, This tent is a reliable mini fortress, which makes me feel save in worst weather conditions. If you know how to handle an akto, and the pain spending almost 700 EUR, it's still the best 1 person tent, which will be your hiking partner for man years, just my humble opinion.
I should have mentioned unclipping, it’s a really good tip, thanks for sharing 👍
Good thing I’m 167 cm 🙃 . This was perfect during my adventures in Patagonia where I saw a lot of tents got destroyed (flatened) by the insanely strong wind! The only downside is it’s not free-standing. I had trouble using it in those rare campsites where you have to pitch your tent on a wooden platform. Had to find nails to make the tent stand up.
Thanks for sharing 👍
My Akto doesn't have the hood over the door at the top of the zip, but you can make one with the spare (repair) material that comes with every tent.
Great honest review! I'll save up a bit for a soulo, but just really cannot find a new one on the market right now.
It’s still a really good tent, just not at good as the Soulo but far better than most tents!
I think with these types of tents if you just treat them as more of a luxury bivvy than a tent, you'll be much happier with it.
That’s a great way of looking at it.
I'd kill for a Hilleberg tent !! belter video thank you,
Cheers 👍
I’d like something like that but some price.
I got to try out my new msr elixir Tuesday at buachaille etive mor and I’m really happy with that.
This is a great channel mate. I went through most of you’re videos last week. Some expensive reviews some cheap etc. Great information for folks. I hope the channel grows for you ✌️
Thanks so much! Two of my mates have the Elixir 2 and they both really rate it. It's also worth noting it's much better in the cold than the more expensive Hubba Hubba NX2.
Great review. You confirmed my fears ref height so I'll go for the soulo as a one man option. It will compliment my Kuiu storm star 2p really well. Keep the videos coming mate 🙂
I like the tent, I have just never liked the ceiling height. I can just about get away with it when I'm sitting in the middle but using this tent in the rain when you're spending a lot of time in it is not fun at all. I have got to say I am a bit bias because I prefer free standing tents. However, there are other tents out there such as the Tarptent Scarp 1 that is a similar design but offers more head room and more space for less weight. Personally, I think the Soulo is an awesome tent and I can't recommend it enough as long as you're not too weigh conscious.
Many thanks mate, enjoyed the video. Believe it or not, mine was attacked by a parrot recently which put a hole in it. Damn birds.
A parrot! 😂
Right on the fence about this tent. Might buy, might not. I have a Soulo BL but looking for something lighter. The reason for the hesitation - Soulo is already feels a little small for me even though I am only 5'9".
The length is great, the width is great, the vestibule is great, but the head height will annoy you.
Hi mate , have you or anyone in the comments had issues with the seam above the door vent leaking?
The hilleberg akto was my dream tent and i finally managed to get one ,this weekend I put it up to test it and this seam leaked.. pretty badly (you can see this in the video on my channel) I’m really disappointed but as daft as it sounds I still love the tent , iv complained to hilleberg and I was interested to see if this is an issue on all the aktos ?
Great video and review mate 👍
You’re not the first, I’ve seen this exact same problem on another channel. I can’t remember which channel but I’m fairly sure it was an easy fix (although you shouldn’t be having to do this in the first place).
@@BackpackingUK yeah iv put more or less the same comment that I put on your video on afew videos for the akto just to see if it’s on them all and I’m starting to get a lot of comments saying the exact same thing
Yeah it’s an easy fix but hilleberg put up all there tents for inspection before shipping so if they where to just apply the seam sealer in that stage on all there aktos I think it would be beneficial to there customers and reputation
Thanks mate great video 👍
Hi there,
at 2:23 , what are those silver long pegs you are using?
They are the original Hilleberg pegs before they went to the newer DAC pegs.
I love this tent, but agree with what you said about the size, the other thing is, is how much moisture there is inside of the tent the morning after. Otherwise, it’s a good old tent.
From my experience all one person tents have issues with condensation. 4 season one person tents like this are even worse. However, I would rather have the warmth and a bit of condensation than be awake and freezing cold all night!
Had one.... Bought in a sale for £440....Used it twice.... Leaked.... Argued with Ray Mears store (told me to use seam seal, on a £600 tent!!).... Eventually gave me a replacement tent...... Never used it....... Sold it during covid for £500 locally.... Bought a msr 1 man nx.... 1.3kg.....not 4 seasons but I don't camp in mid winter. With a foot print the Akto is nearly 2kg...not that light. Akto was good in the wind though... Didn't budge.... But the worse tent I ever used in summer for condensation..... Soaked inside. Good luck!
Your experience certainly differs from most so thanks for sharing as it’s good to hear both sides. Also, two of my mates use MSR tents and they love them!
what jacket is that? is it a windbreaker? cause im looking for one and for some reason not many have cuffs like that.
Really good, honest review. Thank you.
Thanks 👍
Mines the same vintage (about 2010) cost about £300 including the footprint. Seems ridiculous with the price these days. Have to say though for 70% of my camping I prefer the Terra Nova Laser comp due to lightness. It is that other 30% in the winter when I wouldn't want anything other than the Hilleberg.
I've got an old Lazer Lite that weighs just 1kg. It's a similar size for far less weight but the build quality of the Hilleberg is in a different league. I agree, the Lazer is good for better weather and a Hilleberg for adverse weather.
How many tents do you own man? 🤣 every time I look at a different tent here you are. Which is your favourite tent to use for solo camping?
😂 In my defense there are 5 of us who have lots of tents and change them regularly. They’re not all mine.
I found mine too short. Im just over six feet tall. Not much room for storage either.
Yes, probably not for people over 6 foot. I thought the vestibule was massive though.
I live in Florida USA. It can get extremely hot and humid. What makes this a four season tent? Right now my go to tents out of everything I have is a Litefighter 1 and my Jack Wolfskin Yellowstone. Both have a tarp that is separate from the tent. That being said both tents are almost all screen with a separate rain fly. Your thoughts?
It’s mainly down to a solid inner mesh and the rain fly comes right down to the ground. There are other things but these are the main differences.
I wouldn't bother with 4 season tents in Florida. Too overbuilt. Too humid. To mild. This bad boy is built to withstand 80+ mph winds, as evident by a RUclips video. A Swede took an Akto to the North Pole.
Hi Andy. I'm only 5foot 6inches if you feeling generous and want to give me the tent.
My Mum said "if you don't ask, you don't get "
Very true! Unfortunately I sold this.
Seems like a more expensive Gucci version of my TN laser compact 1
Pretty much so! I've got an old Laser Lite. It's a slightly bigger, better version of that. The vestibule is this is excellent though.