Best One Person 4 Season Tent : Hilleberg - Unna - Akto - Soulo : Review - Which One Is For You?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

For all of you that have commented so far thank you very much I really appreciate it. Which one would you prefer as a matter of interest as I skipped around that one with my final thoughts.... ha.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@Super.Quasar Yes Gary I now dream about it and how I can convert the dream to reality.... I see someone on FB has managed to source 11mm Easton poles.... Now that is interesting too.. It never stops does it... Tom

[@TOMHEANEY100]

No you are not, you cant control how fast you respond on your iPad to these comments. You are looking at this now when you should be concentrating on something else... Tom

[@cucumberchris50]

I love that you did, because as you said, it depends on the use/aim of the tent. Personally I’m torn between the unna and the soulo… only because I would want to sit up…

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@cucumberchris50 Hi Chris.. Its the Unna for space and liveability but the Solou for strength... I suppose the Unna is strong enough for most uses and you can get 10mm poles for it too.. Tom

[@az7az7]

What's so interesting about these reviews, which is probably self-evident to everyone, is that it really requires trying them out in the field before you know which one you prefer. For example, I am personally always surprised by how much ease of set-up is an important/most important consideration after hiking 8 miles at 10k feet in the Sierras with some wind, but not at all important when reading about them in my living room.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi, thank you for your comments and sorry for taking so long to get back to you...I appreciate that you have commented on a number of my videos so thank you very much. I have owned two of these tents which I have tested extensively in other videos. I borrowed the Unna and did try a wind test but the wind didn't respond... Totally agree and I make a big effort to field test sometimes that's when I do my review and it gives me a real feel for the tent as you will see if you watch my latest video... ATB Tom

[@northernswedenstories1028]

Very true. Faffing with a tent when it's bad weather and you've been on your feet all day is a pain in the arse. So I agree that a quick setup is really important. I think this is also part of HB design philosophy for most of their tents. Need to be able to be pitched fast in bad weather with gloves on

[@TOMHEANEY100]

I hope that you enjoy this video. It is fairly detailed so I would appreciate your thoughts below. ATB Tom

[@thezippyslipchukshow4824]

I use all 3 of these tents on a regular basis, my soulo is an original, bought 2nd hand, well over a decade ago, the instructions claim a weight of 2kg, compared to a modern unna it does feel lighter. They both have their place. The unna is unbeatable in usability in heavy rain, or when you have to transit from sodden waterproofs to a dry sleep. It's very easy to unclip the inner, all.but two corners and treat it as an area to cook and dry off, often the inner isn't set up till the sleeping bag comes out.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi, I really appreciate you comments here as having experience of all three of these.. I have lots of experience with the Soulo and Akto BUT was surprised at the Unna and how it was so versatile..The Unna has a great following for sure and its well justified... ATB Tom

[@Chris66able]

I really can't see any advantage in the Unna. If you've just pitched it in the rain, you open the door and the inner will get wet while you are unhooking. It's not versatility having to start unhooking and re-hooking your bedroom to move about your tent. If you get in, especially when wet, get changed have you then got to somehow either re hook the inner or leave it unhooked while trying to get in the bedroom, meanwhile its possibly filling with midges ! You could get any 2 or 3 man tent, half unhook the inner and claim its versatile, surely !

[@ralfhedin]

I am a KZbin-addict when it comes to learning more about the outdoors. Having seen hundreds of reviews of tents, I can say that this one was at the absolute top. Tnx a million!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for watching and leaving me this feedback... I really appreciate it.. best wishes Tom

[@reynolddovkin2337]

I am really grateful for your reviews of tents. You show all the important stuff and in great detail. You are intense as someone wrote in the comments of one of your videos. And I love it, being an engineer nerd myself.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Reynold thank you for your comments and watching the video.. I try not to be too intense but its just the way that I am...🤣🤣. At this price point in tents it's all about the detail and these ones offer different pros and cons.. I love outdoor gear but not just for the reputation or brand.... I love testing and challenging it.. Thank you once again for your feedback and great to know that I appeal to viewers like yourself.. ATB Tom

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Unna is beautiful and easy to set up. I love the view out of the tent being so open. Its on my shopping list.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Kevin thank you for watching and commenting on this and other videos that I have made. The setup of the Unna is fast and simple and in decent weather the open door is fab for experiencing where you are in the outdoors.... ATB Tom

[@BosisofSweden]

I don't think you will regret it. I have the Unna in sand + 10 mm poles + the mesh inner + footprint + tarp 5 in sand. I assume that if I double pole and use the tarp 5 it would be next to bomb proof. The best with the tent is that the back pack easily fits inside the tent and there is enough room in the tiny vestibule for stakes, shoes, kitchen or whatever you don't want inside the tent. And also - the reason why I went with my Unna is because I have really bad knees after an injury. With the Unna I can just sort of fall into it. Never have to crawl.

[@Nomadized]

Much appreciated Tom your reviews are priceless

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, thank you for watching and your positive comments. Very much appreciated as well. ATB Tom

[@TOMHEANEY100]

You got a Soulo and Unna??

[@1956colinb]

@@Nomadized Would you please comment on why you prefer the Soulo? I’m trying to decide between the two and it’s making my brain 🧠 hurt!, I’m very tempted by the extra internal space the Unna has , but would be interested to hear your reasoning, thanks in advance 👍

[@petergilbert72]

Camped last night in my Unna in 50kmh gusts. Felt as though the whole tent shook (including the floor strangely) despite using 10mm poles and four extra guys. The outer was touching the inner which was well into the interior, so no good for two people in that situation. Fortunately no rain or condensation last night. Once wind dropped to 30kmh the tent felt it was within its comfort zone. Not sure I’d really want to take it out above 60kmh tbh. Erecting the tent after inserting poles into the sleeves was a bit of a challenge. Glad I had the sturdier 10mm poles. I cooked in the vestibule, pulled back the floor of the inner as you suggested, and it didn’t feel at all unsafe. I took a Jetboil Minimo as it’s less tall and more stable than my Stash (and more efficient in cold, windy weather).

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Peter, great to hear that you are out camping in windy conditions, and thank you for commenting on your experience. No matter how many guy lines or how thick the poles are the Unna still suffers a bit from having only two poles supporting a reasonably large surface area of fabric. It's not particularly aerodynamic either from the ends or the sides so that would explain the deformation. I am sure putting the tent up with the 9mm poles could have been tricky enough. Cooking seemed to go well though with you pulling the inner tent back. It really frees up lots of space. That was a good idea taking the lower cooker. I had my cooker flames a little too close to the fabric in my last video though no harm done but definitely worth considering. ATB Tom

[@tonycave7426]

Excellent comparison Tom. I have just upgraded to an Unna after 6 years with an Akto and am looking forward to the extra space and being able to sit upright .

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Tony, definitely more space and sitting up room in the Unna.. Its a very comfortable tent for one person.. ATB Tom

[@superwag634]

Wow, my 2 person expedition tent has 12.7mm DAC poles. 3 of them and then two poles in every corner for triangulation (called jakes corner) It is amazing and rated for 160 km/h winds. No wonder it’s called Hercules by Sierra Designs. It weighs 4.5 kg, but my god, it has saved my butt a few times in horrific storms. Even Hilleberg could learn from this design. 20+ years old and still in perfect condition. The nylon fly has stretched a bit over the years from copping stormy winds, but still waterproof. I think nobody makes tents like this anymore.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you for sharing your experience of the Hercules.. yeah I had a Mountain Hardwear tent that had the Jakes corner set up and it really strengthens the poles... Hilleberg and a few other manufactures dont like changing their tents unfortunately.. Probably because they already sell so well and I can understand that from a business point of view. the Mountain Hardwear Tangent 2 that I had isn't made any more so it mustn't have sold well... A bit of a pity... best wishes Tom

[@atomikmaster1]

Perfect detailed review. Much respect 👍🏿

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, thank you for your comments, I appreciate you taking the time to watch too. ATB Tom

[@kayasper6081]

I watch a lot of KZbin videos, but yours are among the ones I enjoy most. Especially this one. Would love to add some wise comment, but you covered it all already! Many thanks for all the efforts you put in it.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Jasper, good to hear from you and I hope that you are well. Thank you for commenting and of course watching. I missed ventilation but I am not a great fan of doing it anyway and usually just add it in as I feel I should cover it ha ha . Not too much effort filming these three beauties.... Keep safe and I hope you are getting outdoor trips and using your tent.... Tom

[@michaelhodges8312]

Excellent video. I just purchased the Unna in sand with footprint being that I’m a fan of free standing and sleeved poles. Unna is my favorite design.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Michael, great choice here and the Unna will suit many with a great combination of features... Happy camping and thank you for letting me know... ATB Tom

[@mattes6860]

Very helpful comparison. Excellent work. I have owned a RL Soulo for six years and I recently got an Akto. So far I have never tried out the Akto in heavy wind but I did with the Soulo in several multiday-hiking trips. It always performed pretty well. I really love this tent. When I go for lightweight hiking nearby I ve just begun to switch to the Akto. I like the fact that it is so lightweight. Both fantastic tents. One day I´ll try out the Unna. It looks really nice. Again, excellent work. Thanks a lot for your efforts.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Mattes, thank you for watching and commenting especially as a fellow Hilleberg owner.. I have done exactly the same as you buying a red label Soulo first then an Akto but then sold the red label Soulo and got the black label. Still not sure if I will keep the black label but definitely keeping the Akto due to its weight and all round performance. I was surprised here at the Unna but I think at that weight I would prefer a Nallo 2.... ATB and hope that you are getting out camping lots... Tom

[@whafrog]

Fantastic review, thanks so much. Trying winter camping in an MSR Hubba made me realize that I needed something more robust and less drafty.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you very much for watching and commenting... All of these tents here are very durable and strong... It's always a difficult choice. Have a look at Fjallraven tents. I have recently got my hands on one and it's very impressive. Another option would be the Nordisk Svalbard 1 SI. ATB Tom

[@whafrog]

@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks, appreciate the follow up!

[@philphilphil]

You really covered everything! Thank you so much for doing this. It’s going to be the Unna for me 😊

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for the comment.. The Unna is a great choice as both the Akto and Soulo are quite small.. Best wishes Tom

[@williammay6879]

A fantastic comparison of three outstanding tents. Thank you for a brilliant review Tom, I have the Unna and really enjoy its versatility all year round but not fully convinced on its suitability on a summit in windy conditions. I bought it at a good price after selling my scarp 1, although the scarp is a tent that is really all you should need for uk camping and is very impressive in strong winds but it always left me a little cold when using it. Just got a nallo 2 at a steal so will see how this fairs in comparison to the Unna. Really enjoy your videos Tom. Keep up the good work mate.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Michael, thank you for your positive feedback and great to hear of your experience with the Unna and Scarp 1. I totally agree on you thoughts on the Unna re the high winds.. Fab that you got a Nallo (saw one on GumTree a few days ago, was that the one you got???). Have been close to buying a Nallo many times but decided on a Nammatj 2 instead which I am currently testing and reviewing next on my channel. ATB Tom

[@williammay6879]

Hi Tom, I got it off the Hilleberg for sale fb group. Bargain for £400 so will be testing out it next week. I like to go high up so time will tell if the Unna and Nallo 2 are suitable for those conditions. Im willing to take a heavier tent for the benefit of a comfortable living space. Really looking forward to your forthcoming review of Namatj 2 Tom.

[@andreyts1615]

@@williammay6879 Hello. How did Unna test in the wind? I recently bought a Samaya assault 8K for climbing 7000 peaks, but with a heavy heart I am returning it to the seller. An excellent tent in all respects, but one wall does not retain heat at all. It was minus 10 C both outside and in the tent all night. The Unna is very similar to this tent in size and ease of setup. I don’t really understand why you and Tom think it’s not windproof? Please share your experience.

[@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380]

Your videos Tom are the very best I have seen on KZbin in terms of quality and detail in my opinion. As I have mentioned before in my comments, I am particularly grateful to you in the way you demonstrate the useability of each tent for taller users. Because of this aspect I am now starting to consider the Unna over the Allak 2 now. I still have a few months to make up my mind so will no doubt be changing my mind again! Well done and looking forward to your next one whatever that may be?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi, Evangelist Crying In The Wilderness. Thank you for watching and leaving such positive comments. I try to give the detail and my target audience are people like yourself who want the detail. It is such a hard decision on what tent to purchase and I frequently change my mind too. I just try to show case the positives and negatives from my experience of using and testing. I will also give my opinion based on my experience. I hope that you are camping soon. ATB Tom

[@sveinottoaar2543]

Evangelist crying in the dark. Considering your use, mentioned in a previous comment, I think you will be happy with the Unna ( or a Niak ). The pack size and weight compared to the Allak are really worth considering. Sleeping diagonal in the tent will hopefully be a good option due to your height. Might have to have a mummy shaped mattress to make it fit though. 🤔 I have never tried. Anyway, good luck.

[@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380]

@@sveinottoaar2543 yes definitely something to consider here. I am also sure that I want the 4 season option so Unna would probably be the one over the Niak. Thanks for your comment👍

[@sveinottoaar2543]

@@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380 If you add a tarp to the Unna I think you will be very pleased. 👍 ATB.

[@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380]

@@sveinottoaar2543 yes indeed especially after watching kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJTdhZisbd99htE It seems the perfect combination!!

[@geoffmoss4843]

Excellent run through the tents Tom. Cheers :-) I'm a hefty 6ft 4in and a year ago after much research, and hopping between a Nallo and Akto in the shop, ...I bought the Akto. It was just about long enough and I was happy lying down but actually, not being able to sit up properly drove me mad. I couldn't bear to be in the tent. Of course, I hadn't seen your video :-) The shop were able to return my money as the tent still looked perfect. Well done George Fisher, Keswick. Being tall is a PITA when trying to find a lightweight tent. Returning to wild camping after decades away I hadn't realised just how good the 105cm interior height of my ancient (but heavy) Terra Nova Quasar was. I can just about sit bolt upright in it. Nervous of going lower than 105cm I got a TarpTent Scarp 2. The inner tent is 218cm x 132cm and the large vertical end walls make all that space usable when lying down. Interior height 114cm. More than required. With a single pole it weighs about the same as the Akto. With the optional 2 external crossing poles that convert it to a 4 season tent it's still only around 2.2kg. I'd like bigger vestibules but when using it as a solo tent that doesn't matter so much. I'm not short of space for kit. I'm trying to dump the crossing poles altogether which, although I haven't used them in anger yet, are probably needed for strong winds. I have a plan to rig all the external flysheet straps with super-lightweight paraglider lines to a single small lightweight karabiner at each end. I can then quickly clip both ends to guyed trekking poles. It'll help keep the fly off the inner and I think it will be sturdy enough to deal with most winds. Keep up the good work!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Geoff, thank you for taking the time to write all this detail. It is interesting to hear your history of tents as I too have had a couple of terra nova quasars over the years. The Akto is a little frustrating as it has good length for tall people lying down but absolutely no height. The Scarp 1 and 2 are quite popular and I have considered them a couple of times but went for the Akto instead as I was so impressed with my Soulo which I bought first. No doubt the extra poles for the Scarps will add to strength and they are a good design. I think I would need to see one to appreciate the details... Once again thank you for sharing your experience. ATB Tom

[@eazypeazy6650]

After so many stupid reviews of these tents i can assure anyone who is looking to buy a hilleberg just listen to this guy.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment in such a positive way. I put a lot of effort into my reviews and try to bring content that's a little bit different... ATB Tom

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@TOMHEANEY100 you came highly recommended from another channel on Hilleberg tents, and I was already subscribed to your channel anyway because of the attention to detail you provide. 🌿😊🏕️

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@GypsyGirl317 Hey that s great to hear thank you very much.. ☺️ Tom

[@frankjrabergale2545]

Brilliant review , Unna it is ….. thank you Tom

[@Super.Quasar]

Tom, an excellent appraisal of all 3 tents and once again a clear commentary and great camera work. You evaluated the respective features of each and gave a fair review of all three and not surprising that you didn't feel the need to name a 'winner'. Many thanks for your efforts. Great series, thanks Tom. :-)

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Gary, Did you notice the Unna shot at the end of the video....A very subtle indication of my high regard for this tent. I should have actually sneaked in a .5 second caption saying "actual test winner" to see who noticed. Yes a fantastic all rounder and absolute winner for a lot of scenarios....Its looks are so growing on me too especially the side guys which take away form its rectangular look... That front vestibule is such a bonus when you don't expect it. Exceeding expectations is always good and the interior volume and space for two mats smashes it again.... ATB and THANK YOU FOR LENDING IT TO ME. Tom

[@onnonugteren2935]

@@Super.Quasar Can you explain, do you really believe this red makes so much difference for safety?

[@anigiainvhi1799]

Great detailed review of three excellent tents. The Soulo BL will most likely find it's way into my dry bag before long.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Don, thank you for your positive comments... Hopefully you can get one sooner than you think.... A superb little tent. ATB Tom

[@willek1335]

Hi. I see you really appreciate these tents, I'd like to pass on wisdom to make your pitching easier. 2 tips. I incorporated a couple of ideas from Børge Ousland's expeditionary tent, Helsport Patagonia, to my own tent. He's 59, and recently walked unsupported from one end of the North pole to the other side, during winter. He used the Patagonia tent for this. Mad lad. • Small mesh pockets, high visibility, attached right next to the guy lines. Super easy to to store your guy lines in and take them out with ease no matter the conditions.* • Each pole has a couple of guy lines going out. You could replace the two individual lines, with a simpler sliding Y -system. Attach a 30 cm guy line, from the two existing points. Loose fit, and is the upper part of the Y shape. On that guy line, you put on a ring that can freely slide up at down this short line. From that ring, you'll fix your normal guy line. Now you'll have half as many guy lines with the normal pole support. You'll cut down your pitch time and make the experience easier. You can watch the video and see the methods for yourself. "Helsport Patagonia - Børge Ousland gjennomgår teltet" These types of tents easily go up in less than 2 minutes in harsh winter conditions. I hope that helps and I appreciate your enthusiasm for these strong tents. 💪

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Wille, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment with this advice. My North Face tents have the sliding Y type system which definitely makes it quicker to manage. The mesh pocket system looks good too. Every option has a few pros and cons and Hilleberg like to keep it simple which also keeps their production costs down... I do like the Helsport idea and tents but just haven't had the opportunity to try them.. Had a look at the video too thank you. ATB Tom

[@sander1277]

I have a hard time choosing between the Unna and the Akto. I would love to buy a Soulo, but these are so terribly short for me! Not only do I hit the inner tent, but I seriously push it away at the head and foot end. Even without a sleeping mat under me. I have a Staika myself and I prefer to lie in it diagonally. (length) The length of the Akto is desirable, but the tent is not freestanding and on the low side. The Unna is "limited" in length for me, and I think I would miss the vestibule. It's true: the perfect tent doesn't exist! Thank you for your comprehensive review!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for this detailed comment... I totally agree that its hard to find a perfect tent... Length in them all can be an issue if you are tall.. Even the Staika dome slopes in quickly from the ends when you gain height from the floor.. You may just have to learn to sleep on your side with knees and hips bent as some compromise... As far as I am aware the Jannnu is another long tent but again slopes in quickly from the tail but maybe not so much at the front... You just need to try lying in them to find and real world difference that the measurement s don't show.... Rob from Rob Outdoor Prep on YT is a tall lad with fair experience with a number of Hilleberg.. you could message him but in honesty sometimes there is no perfect solution witch I think you already know... ATVB Tom

[@superlative_custard]

Great review thanks. I am def in the market for a Unna but they can’t seem to be had for love or money in Britain. Not just out of stock but unlisted for all the dealers I looked at, and I think I have looked at all official distributors. Hey ho - there seems to be something of a boom in wild camping.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Earth Demon, yes there are no Unnas to be had that I can see.. No doubt at all that wild camping has grown in popularity. I hope that you can source a tent soon. ATB Tom

[@OutdoorPrep]

Surprised you could fit two pads in the Unna. Another great video, Tom!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Rob, yes I was surprised too but they fit no problem. ATB Tom

[@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380]

Your videos are good too Rob by the way 👍

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380 cheers mate 🙏

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@evangelistcryinginthewilde6380 I agree, getting better every one... Tom

[@Ricercar275]

Many thanks for this complete description, it's very usefull and it comforts me in my choice ! I have owned an Akto for sereral years and it's a very good tent, but I'm now switching to a Soulo for really winter conditions. I prefer a free-standing model, it seems very easier to set up on rocky fields or when the ground is covered with snow, and the Akto doesn't like the accumulating snow weighing on the canvas. I just ordered the Soulo BL, which should arrive home tomorrow. I'm eager to test it (in the french mountains of Chartreuse or Vercors) !!!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey great to hear from you and your thoughts 🤔💭.. The Soulo is a great tent and the BL is seriously strong and durable and will handle snow and high winds with ease. I have sold both of mine but actually regret it so might get another one.. Best wishes and I hope you get the tent super fast.. Tom

[@Ricercar275]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Best wishes for 2024 also to you, your friends and your followers !

[@1956colinb]

Can you tell I’ve been eagerly waiting for this one…first 😬👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, I honestly hope that it was worth the weight and answered your potential questions.... ATB and thanks for watching and commenting. Tom

[@RESTLESSNATIVES-vg1pz]

another informative video for the prospective HILLEBERG buyer , as the old saying goes buy once cry once .

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. ATB Tom

[@bernardscott1783]

Very knowledgeable review Tom 👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you very much for your feedback.. All the very best wishes Tom

[@t0bistr]

Thanks for the helpful review! It helped my for my decision to go with the Akto... since I am 6' 6" I most likely wouldn't be so happy with the others since I hate it when I touch the inner tent with the sleeping bag. I've only used the Kaitum 2 GT so far, which was really awesome. Hopefully the Akto won't disappoint! :) Greetings from germany!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey I hope it doesn't disappoint.. Kaitum is another level regarding internal length.. I think the thicker sleeping pads now are not helping with the usable length in tents . I really hope Akto works for you.. best wishes Tom

[@john_t_t]

Thanks for another great review. Good to see the 3 tents side by side. The more I see of these 3 the more impressed I am by the versatility of the Una, specially with the 10mm poles. Would a great choice for longer cycle trips where the extra space would good.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, John thank you for your comments. Yes the Unna could be heading towards my collection.... ATB Tom

[@Super.Quasar]

John, I think it’s ideal for cycle touring and I’m hoping to wild camp the Hebridean Way with Tom in the coming year. The 2 minute pitch-time in heavy rain is such a massive advantage that none of the alternative can live with.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@Super.Quasar Hey thanks for the invite for the trip.. I will definitely need an Unna now..

[@scotsnomad7395]

Enjoyed the in-depth informative review, usual high quality… all three look excellent shelters… did the same with the Niak, 10mm upgrade, be interesting to see how it goes in high winds … ATB 👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hello Scots Nomad. Great idea to upgrade to 10mm poles for the Niak. Let me know how you get on with the high winds... ATVB Tom

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Another great comparison vid. Clear, well thought out, based in real world use, top man. Nice to see there are people who may even like tents more than me 😂

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Ben thank you for your positive comments and watching. Great that you enjoyed the video.. Really enjoyed doing this review and comparing these tents.. I am looking forward to exploring your channel over the next few days. ATB and hope you have trips and new gear purchases planned soon.. Tom

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

Excellent….so many things to consider. Andrew MacAulay. New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Andrew, thank you for your comments. Yes lots to consider as many many differences and pros and cons between these tents..... I hope that this review helped. ATB Tom

[@random-videos]

wow! Fantastic review… love all the scenarios and details!!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you for watching and commenting too. Tom

[@MeatballOne]

Excellent comparative review. Really good!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Jack.. Appreciate the second comment on my Unna reviews.. Hope all good with you and you treat yourself to an Unna if hou don't already own one... Happy camping.. Tom

[@MeatballOne]

Have one already. Purchased extra poles, inner mesh tent, Hillebergs UL 10 tarp (and a smaller Integral Design’s tarp)-all items that I use in various combinations with the Unna. The outer tent alone (ie w/o the inner tent) is great to use in combo with several persons using bivvy bags (heads & torsos inside Unna with legs sticking outside).

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@MeatballOne Great to hear if your set up.. Awsome... Tom

[@1956colinb]

Great review Tom, would love a Soulo but I just think it’s small interior space would get to me eventually, especially with some bulky winter gear Unna is looking really good and a versatile tent, some 10mm poles and extra guy lines ( pity about the front ones rubbing the pole sleeves, must be a way around that 🤔?? ) and I think that would serve 90% of my needs,….now where on earth can I buy a green one 🤷🏻‍♂️ everywhere I look they are out of stock?? Thanks for the review, enjoyed that and good to see the tents alongside each other, very useful 👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Yeah the Unna is a joy to be in and for moving about inside. For one person lying down and sitting up the space is fantastic. Vestibule is a bonus too for sure. www.tentes4saisons.com/gb/solo-tents/2-19-unna-hilleberg-tent.html#/55-colour-sand. Sand???

[@1956colinb]

@@TOMHEANEY100 That’s tempting Tom but I would much prefer to buy in the UK to avoid import duties, handling fees etc. Might go and see George Fishers to see if they can order me one with the 10 MM pole conversion, on one of your other videos someone else did this and it worked out well for him, cheers 👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@1956colinb I have been lucky with tentes four saisons so far but always a risk which I understand. I am very bad and when I decide I want something Ill just go for it and take the chance but probably get caught out sometime... Good luck with sourcing one and let me know when you do.... ATB Tom

[@Adventure_MT]

Another great review. I have the Soulo BL and like you prefer the supreme wind protection.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi William, thank you very much for watching and commenting. Yes the Soulo is definitely significantly stronger than the other two here... ATB Tom

[@wildmountainman1]

Excellent review Tom of a whole range of pros and cons, (depending on your intended use) of 3 well liked Hilles. I’ll stick with my RL Soulo for now - I love it. I checked locally and saw that the BL Soulo is almost $1500 in New Zealand. A great tent for sure, but getting up there in price. Great to see your view count on this video too. Well done. 👋🏼

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Barry, thank you for your comments as a content creator (with and excellent channel too) and your continued support. Yes the Soulo RL is a great tent but maybe a lighter option sometime in the future... Congratulations once again on the success of your channel due to your consistency and hard work... ATB Tom

[@wildmountainman1]

Thank you Tom for your kind comments. It’s great to see the growth of this video. You should easily hit 1000 views by the end of the weekend. 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

[@frenzy0018]

Great vid Tom I’ve just got the Soulo BL in green had to wait ages as it’s always sold out

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey that is a fantastic purchase. You will love it. Always nicer too when you have had to wait a bit. get it pitched in a spare room if you haven't already or even out in the garden.... Happy camping with the worlds strongest tent....... ATB Tom

[@MrWipex]

Thanks for another great product presentation. This was exactly what I needed! After this vid I went and got the Unna. I'm 191cm. + I use a tarp to create a huge "porch" right by the tent entrance anyway. I tried it now and I'm super happy! So, many many thanks again. Keep up the good work!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you for watching and commenting. Great to hear your news about buying an Unna and that you are happy with it. Its a great tent. ATB Tom

[@swangre]

How did the Unna work out for you? Especially lenght wise, I'm 195 myself and am a bit worried about the unna

[@mechellespillekom5891]

Really great review!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Thanks! Mechelle for watching a number of my videos and taking the time to comment.. Great that you are enjoying my content.. All the very best once again.. Tom

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Excellent work Tom 👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for watching and taking the time to write a positive comment.. ATVB Tom

[@MattShafter]

Tom your Unna comments about large areas of unsupported fabric got me thinking I needed something stronger than the Rogen. But then I watched the Hilleberg Extras video on the Rogen. Look here at the extra guy out strategy. That upper part is attached to a DAC pole. This could be quite strong. Not Suolo strong, but capable of managing what kind of sustained winds? 45mph? Video part is about 45 seconds long. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPRnYFrlNOJZqs

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, Matt this is a great comment and I watched the video. Hadn't seen it before as I have not previously had much of an interest in the Rogen. It looks great actually but I don't like the super thin fabrics and 45mph winds I would be happier in a 4 season tent. Only my thoughts but a Nallo 2 isn't far off weight wise.... Thank you for this comment and sharing of info once again. ATB Tom

[@MattShafter]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Hrmmmm ok. Back the drawing board then.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@MattShafter Well there are always just pros and cons and if you are looking lighter weight then you have to sacrifice some strength..... Tom

[@sunesnigel]

Crazy good comparison!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for this positive comment and great to hear that you enjoyed the video... ATB Tom

[@summittaedae2323]

Like yourself I own a RL soulo in sand and an Akto in green. For mr the soulo is my #1 my advice is get both to everyone. I don’t regret buying the Akto

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Summit tae dae, thank you for sharing your experience of the AKTO and SOULO. I have really enjoyed owning these two tents and they are absolutely superb. Now I have placed my Soulo BL with a Nammatj 2 as its so close in weight but has much more space.... ATB Tom

[@Martycycleman]

Tom, some cracking reviews many thanks. I've got the Akto, i think I would use two 8mm poles to strengthen it. Just my opinion. 🍻 Also I was forwarded to 6 site by Rob Outdoor Prep

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Marty, great to hear from you and I really appreciate your feedback...There are so many ways to do things and two poles really makes a big difference. There is no fun being out in an Akto in anything over 50mph winds and one 10mm pole suits well for this and keeps things a little more simple. I have however double polled my Hilleberg Nammatj 2 with the Akto pole (same length) and it makes a big difference and also makes you less reliant on guy points if the ground is difficult... So many ways to do things its just personal preference... ATB Tom

[@DigressingUrbanNaturalist]

Thank you, Tom. I can't decide. I like the Unna if my wife comes along or if a mate's tent fails. I worry about the situation where the wind direction changes and hits the Unna from the side. What kind of failures do you think could happen?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Yes you are right... no mater what you do the Unna is the most vulnerable here from the side... The Soulo definitely the strongest solution.. If you expect to camp in exposed locations then it the Soulo.. There is no magic answer as they all have pros and cons.. I have another video out in a couple of hours that will give you another option.... best wishes Tom

[@Huusmaan]

Pack the poles seperatly, you can pack way smaller then. Bought My Unna thanks to your videos😊

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey that's great to hear. I hope you are happy with it as the Unna is a great tent doing lots of things very well.. Hey I always pack the poles separately and just demonstrated pack size by the manufacturer I think.. I am not a great fan of super compressing tents much less than the bags they come in... Too expensive and nice for that, but each to their own.. Hey best wishes and happy camping in the Unna . Tom

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Nobody reviews tents better than you Tom!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Kevin, I really appreciate your support and great to hear that you enjoy my reviews. Thank you for your very positive comments. ATB Tom

[@bazzmidas]

Thank you for sharing. Currently sitting in my Salewa Litetrek. I like this tent as the door can be vented from the top allowing me to look out even when it’s raining. I would be keen to see the venting options on the tents for when you’re locked in cause of bad weather, does the UNA zip open from the top under the vent cover?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, Bastiaaan that sounds like fun, in the tent and on YT..... I have had many bits of Salewa clothing as I always liked the brand. The Litetrek looks good too. I did a Unna review on its own a couple of weeks ago and looked at ventilation in that video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/emSmaqqYlq-kjc0. Yes it can be zipped from the top under the vent cover. Have a great evening camping. ATB Tom

[@jerepyle381]

Hey Tom. Great job on another very detailed review. I own an Akto and have used it in all four seasons. It's a great tent. I dont have a Soulo or Unna so I"ve learned alot from your review. The Unna seems like it was made for 2 people but it's not marked that way. The Soulo just seems a little to small for me. I prefer 2 person tents for the most part unless the situation calls for something different. Thanks again for the great review. Jere

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Jere, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment especially as a Akto user. It is so difficult deciding between the tents and the measurements only tell half the story. The Soulo has enough space but still feels a bit confined. The Unna will manage two people no problem at all and Hilleberg are definitely being conservative with their classification as a one person tent or one and a half.... Moving around and managing gear in the Unna is just so relaxing as there is so much space. I do still love my Akto and for single overnight trips I can manage quite well in it. Sometimes it can just be what you are used to and if I was to use an Unna on many occasions then it would be difficult to go back to the Akto.... Happy camping and time in the outdoors. ATB Tom

[@jerepyle381]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Hey Tom. thank you for the fast reply. I really enjoy your videos. I even have my wife watching them. You had mentioned in previous comments from another video that you would like to review some tents that you may have trouble trying to get your hands on. My wife and I would like to help with that. If there is a particular tent or item that you would like but cannot get across the pond we would be happy to purchase and send to you and maybe in the future you could help me with the same problem as there are some tents I would like but are unable to procure due to my location. Thanks Jere

[@frankneikes]

Well done very good and helpfull video

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Frank, thank you for your positive comments and great that you enjoyed the video. ATB Tom

[@richardwright9563]

Best reveiw I have seen, thanks👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for the feedback.. Really appreciate it. Tom

[@svenfduva8884]

Great review.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for the positive comments.. ATB Tom

[@Happyk166]

Thank you for your good advice👍🏻

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Kenny, you are welcome I hope you found some of the information here useful. ATB Tom

[@theknowlodge8294]

Great vid Tom. I’ve done the same with my Enan - I’ve added a 10mm pole for that extra bit of stability. I have the BL Soulo and it’s easily the most strong, perhaps the most bombproof tent in the world. It’s bonkers strong. I imagine I’ll use the Enan May-September and the Soulo the rest of the year. The Unna is very tempting, however. Great package overall.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Dominic, I hope that you are well and getting out camping. Yes the BL Soulo makes me laugh when I try to push against the poles as I can never get used to how strong and rigid it is. Mixing with the Enan gives you great options for strength and light weight depending on your priorities for a particular camp. And now all you need is one in the middle, yes the Unna is lovely RED.... ATB Tom

[@rogerhudson2814]

The Akto can be used with additional guy lines, light 2mm dyneema, bracing the pole by the door. I haven't been able to get a 10mm pole. Replace the metal zip pulls with fluorescent line (from DD) and use a space blanket footprint. When you use Clamcleat line locks use a few inches of 'tail' when you tie them to the dyneema so you can tie a lashing to strengthen the cleat. I wouldn't use a tall gas stove, always a remote canister and I use a plumber's heat proof mat as a stable base under a stove.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Roger, Great to hear you have both Fjallraven and Hilleberg tents.. Thank you for the mod advice here as we all love the mods..... Yeah the remote canister is a much better idea. I am always learning so great to hear different ideas and advice thank you. ATB Tom

[@Franz_Schmid]

Hey my friend! You're swesome. This review is the best I've seen so far. I would like to buy the Unna as black label, because I wanna travel the world with my motorbike, in 10 years. For now I just do 3 weeks in a row sleeping in the tent, riding offroad with my bike, but I was thinking for the around the world trip, the black label is better. But as there is no black label for the Unna, I will now buy the red label. All the best for you and thanks again. .

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey you are very welcome thanks for the comment and watching the video... Yes the black label is more durable just due to the heavy fabrics.. You could consider a Nammatj 2 for just 600g more and much more space when you are spending many nights in the tent.. Best wishes Tom

[@Franz_Schmid]

@@TOMHEANEY100 hej. The problem is, that I'm too fat for a tunnel tent at first. I have it now and it's not nice at all going in and out! So I need a side opening door. Second is, it has to be a me to stand free, I had many problems putting the metal things in the ground, on my adventures. So only a tent which stands up free by itself is good for me. Thanks for the reply men and have a nice day.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@Franz_Schmid okay I can't argue with that ha ha.. Awesome and best wishes with an Unna

[@Franz_Schmid]

@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks bro! I pay 40% less for it, so happy!

[@AbelandVictoria]

Hey mate grate video. I’m thinking of getting a Allak 2 have you any experience with it. I’ll use it for my just myself and me and wife sometimes.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Abel thank you for your comments. Not used an Allak but a great all round tent especially with the two vestibules.. My friend had one for a while but now he uses a Kaitum and Jannu. He however only camps on his own so these are good for one person but probably not as good for two as the Allak.. I don't think you would go far wrong with the Allak.. I hope that helps.. All the very best wishes

[@cipher2]

"useful modifications" are a wonderful caveat to your vids!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for the positive comments. I am aware that lots of users like the mods so that's why I include them in my reviews if possible... ATB Tom

[@samhill3496]

good review great tents

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Sam thank you for watching and your comments here.... ATB Tom

[@davidhudson7590]

Think I'd prefer soulo one day maybe as alot to pull out on a tent but seems worth it as going to get years from one

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi David, thank you for your comment and great to hear your thoughts on the Soulo... I kind of regret selling both of mine.... best wishes Tom

[@medicinegone]

Excellent video. Thank you. I really wanted to buy a Soulo but they cannot be found anywhere. I've found an Unna and after this review I think it might suit my needs. One question; when you say "high winds", what are we talking about? I live in the mountains of northern Colorado and camp here frequently. It's not uncommon to get 40mph gusts. My SlingFin Portal has had some issues with this. Would you expect the Unna to hold up if properly placed and guy-lined out pretty well?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi great question... 40MPH about the comfortable limit of this tent IMO. The tent is also vulnerable from the side as no poles or guy options to support it... An upgrade to 10mm poles helps but adds weight... If you can get around the self supporting thing then consider a Nallo 2. You dont want to be in your tent wishing that you had something stronger..Honestly I am torn trying to answer this as it is a great tent for all but very exposed camping.. Have a look at this one....kzbin.info/www/bejne/fomQZWetbNSEopY. ATB and message me again if you want any further thoughts.... Tom

[@medicinegone]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Thank you! I actually went ahead and ordered the tent last night. I looked for the 10mm poles but they don't seem to be available for the Unna. Any suggestion? I watched the video you shared...hopefully I won't run into this sort of weather with this tent. That looked crazy. Fun in its own way if prepared properly, but definitely a wild ride.

[@medicinegone]

@@TOMHEANEY100 ...and actually I just figured out which poles I need. They aren't listed by tent, but I see that they are 387cm long, so I found them that way. Thank you again!

[@garethwiseman94]

interesting seeing the different hillebergs next to each other. it would be good to see a review of the Tarptent Scarp 1 or 2 if you can get hold of 1 as a comparison against the hillebergs

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Gareth, thank you for your comments once again. I absolutely agree the Tarp 1 or 2 would be a direct competitor in this class, so if I could get the hold of one I would definitely compare it against the Hillebergs..ATB Tom

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Great comparison, Tom!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Joshua thank you for watching and leaving me some positive feedback.. Hope you are well and best wishes with your channel ....Tom

[@lars2703]

For me the best “allround” 4-Season solo tent from Hilleberg is the Akto or Nallo 2 in terms of weather protection/internal space/vestibule by lightest possible weight That said the Enan might be even better than the Akto. It is more of a 3 season+ tent. a better “update” than lets say the Niak to Unna/Soulo. The Niak has too many flaws and cant keep up. But it really comes down to what someone needs. some might need a free standing tent and therefore cant do much with a tunnel design.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you for commenting Lars.. There is too much choice at the same weight and volume of the Hilleberg tents... I am sure I have been close to buying 90 percent of Hilleberg s range around 3kg as strong arguments for them all.. While I don't have a Nallo 2 it probably offers the best compromise for my type of camping needs.. ATVB Tom

[@greenbimoon]

Awesome review, thanks

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave me a comment.. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the video.. best wishes Tom

[@christianvolkner2028]

I would go for the Unna

[@TOMHEANEY100]

And many like you would too... Tom

[@soletrail]

Hey Tom. Great great review. Love the detail. Miriam Kennedy pointed me your direction. Will have a look through the rest of your videos. Well done Tom. Sub from me. 🙌

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Martin, thank you for your comments and watching the video of course.... Had a look at some of your content too and subbed of course. ATB Tom

[@soletrail]

@@TOMHEANEY100 legend Tom.. thanks you Sir.. I bought the Lanshan 1, the 2022 version. Need to get it out in the trail. Any experience with them? Wondering how good they are in wind.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@soletrail Hi Martin no experience I am afraid re the Lanshan.. I try to avoid 3 season tents as its always windy in Northern Ireland. Not a fan of mesh inner tents either.. Tom

[@soletrail]

@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks you Sir.. the new Lanshan 2021 mobile gives you a choice so I bought the 4 seasons inner. I'll let you know how it goes 😀

[@p3xpierre]

Thanks for making this video, very well detailed! One thing you didn’t mention though is the ventilation/condensation aspect. How would you say they compare to one another? Would you say one is more versatile for use in all season?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Yeah, I am aware of that as the video was just getting a bit long.... I feel the Unna would definitely win on the ventilation front due to the fact that the sides can be raised in addition to the ventilation cover. The Akto can be quite well ventilated due to the angle of the ends protecting the vents from most weather. This gives a good through flow of air. The Soulo only has the vent cover with no other options. Its a tough one for me as the wind nearly always blows in Northern Ireland so ventilation is seldom an issue, but these are my thoughts and experience with all of the tents.... ATB Tom

[@gjeddekaka]

When in heavy rain, everything getting wet… I hated my Unna.. on winter trips where eventually everything you got is covered in a layer of ice, I hated my Unna. But then theres all the other trips, and thats alot of them..where you open the whole side up with the biggest view ever out of the tent. The ease of setup, the flexibility, true 4season use.. I still think its the best tent ever after about 15 years.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Anders, I appreciate your comments especially as a Unna user for such a long period of time. Yes when you open up the side it really lets you appreciate where you are and surely that's what its all about...the openness of that vestibule is amazing. great to hear of your Unna experience over the years. Unfortunately this one was only borrowed for me but if I don't get camping on the sunmmits as much as I intend then the Black Label Soulo may go and it will be a Red Unna to replace it.... ATB and happy camping. Tom

[@petergilbert72]

Anders can you say why you hated the Unna in heavy rain and ice? Or do you hate every tent in those conditions?!

[@gjeddekaka]

@@petergilbert72 the opening. Rains when you get in and out of the tent, combined with no vestibule. Stuff will get wet, when your wet pack and rainwear gets inside the tent. If not on the first night, evenetually everything is wet. The ice forming on longer winter trips is partly due to the lack of a vestibule and the ventilation.. a tunnel just works better in the snow for the longer trips. But if Id choose to have just one tent for the whole year, it would probably be the unna. The problems can be worked around, and you can easily dry out the tent with heating in the inner tent. A brush for getting the snow off the gear, helps alot too.

[@petergilbert72]

@@gjeddekaka thanks

[@andrass.2842]

Thanks for your reviews! Which one do you think is more stable in wind, the Akto or the Unna? I have an Akto and for me it's big enough - im a small person - and I really love the "im on an adventure" feeling that a tunnel tent gives. :) However, the Unna looks very comfortable. I'd love to have a freestanding tent, but im not sure. The 2 poles don't make the Unna look more stable than the Akto, rather more points that can bend / break. What do you think? If you had to choose one for windy conditions, which one would you choose? Thanks!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi that's an awsome question.. You are right even when the Unna has 10mm poles inserted it still presents a large surface area to the wind and large unsupported panels.. The Akto is lower with large enough unsupported panels but is quite aerodynamic.. As the one pole support s the whole structure when you use a 10mm pole it makes a big difference... So it's definitely the Akto for windy conditions. Also easier to pitch I think in high winds. I love the Unna but the freestanding thing is overrated IMO as all tents should be pegged out to secure. I'd prefer a Nallo 2 over the Unna anytime due to better space, vestibule space, volume and aerodynamic s to handle the winds... ATVB Tom

[@p.richter9592]

Great video, and I think very helpful for someone making a choice to purchase a tent. There are an abundance of tents out there. And watching this video, will not only be helpful for people struggling between Hilleberg tents, but I think also give people pointers on how to choose between other brands of tents. I have the Soulo red label, and I’m very happy with it. But I have to ask. Do you know if it is possible to use 10mm poles on the red label, or are the clips on the black label Soulo lager than the red label? All the best from Norway 🇳🇴

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Mr Richter, thank you for watching and commenting on many of my videos. Yes the idea was to try and help people considering one of these three to be able to choose as its never an easy choice. Yes the clips are the same size on both Soulos so no worries with using 10mm poles in the Red Label.... ATB and enjoy your beautiful country. Tom

[@ASD128London]

@Tom Heaney how would you assess the strength of the Tarptent Scarp 1? Would it bear comparison to these?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you for watching and making this comment. I have no direct experience of the Tarp Tent Scarp 1 but have watched many videos on it. IMO it would have the edge strength wise on the Unna, about the same as the Akto in single pole set up but stronger in 3 pole set up... But not as strong as the Soulo no matter what way it is set up. Definitely a nice tent and an alternative to these 3... ATB Tom

[@ASD128London]

@@TOMHEANEY100 many thanks

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

your tent test videos are first class what more can i say

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey mountain hopper57 thank you for watching and taking the time to comment... ATB Tom

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

@@TOMHEANEY100 hi Tom ,I always try to comment on my watched channels as feedback shows people are interested , I have just started up for a memory for the kids and I enjoy comments good or bad. Can’t make my mind up on a winter tent my MSR bent the pole badly last week pitching in the dark ! So as a interim measure I have gone for a Vango mirage as Vango s although heavy are pretty strong tents Being 6’3” it’s hard to keep a dry sleeping bag hence the MSR very roomy. Keep em coming

[@northeastwildcamper]

hi tom would you recommend a red coulor soulo over the green and sand am thinking of buying red bl soulo thanks Bryan

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Bryan, I hope that you are well. Colour choice is very personal but there are some points to consider if you haven't done already. I actually don't like red as a colour but love red tents if that makes any sense... It's a nice stand out colour in most situations, especially on snow and will show up well in your videos if that's what you may want form your Chanel. Easy to spot if you ever need rescued too ..... Green and Sand blend in well to most environments and are harder to spot if you are looking to do some camping where you don't want to be noticed. The Sand looks great in sunlight but a bit dull in poor light but a safe option in case you don't like red. I thought I saw you out in a Sand Nammatj at one point and a green one beside it too so you mustn't have loved the colour of either of these..... I hope that this helps Tom

[@northeastwildcamper]

@@TOMHEANEY100 hi with your reviews on soulo rl in red I camp a lot on my own so I got i love red and safety comes first and I love camping in winter so I purchased one in red thanks helping me take care Bryan

[@pootlingalong8928]

Akto for me, so simple and uncomplicated, it’s light weight and pack size tick all the boxes for me. I am however a 5’3” small female, if I were a tall person I’d possibly go for one of the others! 👍🏻🙂

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi, great to hear your tent choice...I sold my red Akto and my red Soulo. The key point though is I bought another Akto but in sand. One of my favourite tents... Length in the tent when lying down is actually very good... Happy camping. Tom

[@marktomlinson9328]

Hello how tall are you? I ask because i am 6'4 and have always looked at the Atko but thought it would be too small.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Mark, thank you for watching. I am 6'1 and have no issues at all in the Akto.. It's deceptively long due to the sides sloping away from the floor at camping pad level... height though is definitely limited.... I hope that this helps as it can sometimes be what you are used to which can also make a difference. Tom

[@swangre]

Thanks for the comparison. I'm ~195 centimeters, would a Unna be too short for me, in your judgement?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

In my judgement definitely it will be too short and you will be touching the inner. Based on the Hilleberg tents that I have personal experience of you would be better with a Kaitum 2 if you are thinking of a Hilleberg.. Or alternatively a Scarp 1 from Tarp Tent due to the vertical ends... If you are going to say you want a freestanding tent then you could be looking at a Tarra again due to the vertical ends.. Also the 3 person version of a Nallo might work if you lie diagonal... I hope this helps... best wishes and let me know how you get on.. Tom

[@swangre]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Thank you very much. I got a great offer on a Unna, but it's not really worth still if it ain't gonna work for me. It's very hard to get this kind of information, so means a lot that you took time to reply. I'll be looking at those other tents you recommended. 👍 Best wishes

[@KuriReevel]

Nammatj 2 is only 200g heavier than Soulo, has plentiful room for one person, is especially good in winter times due to very good ventilation, so personally don’t see much point in Soulo other than if one definitely prefers dome tents.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi, my thoughts 100 percent... I sold the Soulo and bought a Nammatj 2 🤣 and very happy.. Its still a black label and for 200g tonnes more space and comfort... ATB Tom

[@bjrnerlendtangen8505]

Hi. great channel. How much wind have you tried Unna in..? Bjørn, Norway

[@TOMHEANEY100]

I only borrowed the Unna for a short time so only had it out in 30 mph max.. best wishes Tom

[@bjrnerlendtangen8505]

@@TOMHEANEY100Thanks! Do you think it is up to more than 30..? Love your channel 😊👍

[@aledzack82]

Tom I noticed you said your pads are 181cm. At 185cm (6'1) myself do you find this sufficient length to comfortably sleep on?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Yes just about. Not worth the extra weight to get longer ones. I do prefer the rectangular ones like the old pad here but manage ok on the new neoair uberlite..Tom

[@DemiGod..]

Have an Akto and Soulo BL. The Akto with 2x10mm poles is super strong, the Soulo though even stronger with alot more inner space. The Akto doesn't really have any issues with condensation due to lots of ventilation, the Soulo though does. With the Soulo if no wind and vent open, you will wake up with water dropplets on the inside of the inner and a slightly damp sleeping bag from drips. With the Soulo, if you fully close the inner , you will end up with condensation on the inner of the groundsheet aswell. Is the condensation of the SOulo a deal breaker? No, it is manageable but a price to pay for such a great tent.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey, thank you for sharing your experience of these two Hilleberg tents.. I have never had any condensation issues in either tent BUT I always camp in windy conditions... However the idea that Hilleberg and a few other brands have where the fly must totally come down to the ground in a 4 season tent definitely limits air flow which can be an issue under some conditions..I have owned both RL and BL Soulos and two Aktos but now sold all as they are just a little small for me... best wishes and thank you for watching and commenting on many of my videos especially as a Hilleberg user and owner... best wishes Tom

[@1DrBar]

As far as personal matters are concerned, I sleep on my left side and trying out the Soulo it felt creepy with my back towards the open side, and the Soulo is meant to be laid in with the head on the door opening, ( it is wider there ) and thus it does not work for me. I've got the Enan, the lighter summer version of the Akto, as well as the Unna and Mammatj 3 gt and will probably add the Akto next. I find that the lower volume of a tent tends to feel warmer in the winter. Is that likely just my imagination?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey thank you for your comments.. I always found the Soulo a little awkward when lying down as I am right handed and cooking etc on your side felt uncomfortable. The Akto is the opposite so it feels very natural for me.. I have sold both my Soulo tents now.. Not for this reason but I just prefer the Akto.. Maybe I will buy one again in the future or possibly an Unna to complement my recent Jannu purchase.. Once again thank you for your comments and All the very best wishes Tom

[@TheTrailDancer]

If you have to choose between the Soulo BL vs the Staika? Which would you choose. The Staika is just a bigger version the Soulo right? Thoughts? Also, even though the Unna is red label, it should take some winds in Northern Sweden right? Thanks!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi, That's a tough one as they are all very different.. Definitely Soulo for strength, Staika for space and Unna for light weight.. Staika best all round if the weight is not a problem.. Hope this helps.. Best wishes Tom

[@TheTrailDancer]

@@TOMHEANEY100 It seems based on your testing, the Staika doesn't seem as strong as the Soulo even though they are both BL. I've never tried the Anna, but the room looks great! :) Do you have a favorite 2 person or (1 person roomy) tent from Hille?

[@TheTrailDancer]

@@TOMHEANEY100 I own the staika, but its heavy for one person.. :(

[@OneWeekGetAway]

How were you able to trade out the Unna poles for 10mm?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Brian they were not traded in or out. These are an extra set as I think they are the same length as the Staika poles. You can obviously check on the Hilleberg website if it interests you... All the best wishes.. Tom

[@cucumberchris50]

Thank you ❤

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Welcome Chris.. best wishes Tom

[@wdcsucks1]

Akto very good for hiking when you only need a place to spend the night and the next day you are out of there.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey totally agree as a small reliable shelter but too small for me to spend long nights in.. I now prefer the Scarp 1 Ultra and will be reviewing it very soon on the channel.. Best wishes Tom

[@northernswedenstories1028]

It would be nice if they offered the Akto with the 10mm pole as an included option instead of the 9mm.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thanks..I totally agree. Makes a big difference in strength for little extra weight.. I would love to see their tents be more modular if you know what I mean.. or even have less tent designs but have them in yellow, red or black label versions.If always using with a foot print then you could have a lighter inner and ground sheet.. Who knows just some ideas. It was the Hilleberg Owners group on FB where I picked up this knowledge.. ATB Tom

[@northernswedenstories1028]

@@TOMHEANEY100 definitely. I love Hilleberg and their materials are second to none. But being more modular would allow people to bring the weight down through a little creativity or indeed with a little more weight make the tents even stronger. In winter i personally use my Akto without the inner, dig a small portaledge inside and use a 200g breathable non water proof bivvy inside

[@dannyfryer7794]

Hi tom. I'm trying to choose between the unna and enan. Do you have any thoughts?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Yeah it is just regarding your individual needs.. The Unna is larger heavier and stronger but the Enan is lighter, less pack size but smaller. I have eventually fallen out with the Akto mainly due to lack of space and this will be the same with the Enan. Both are very small tents. So for me definitely the Unna . I hope this helps. Best wishes and sure let me know if you decide on one... Tom

[@dannyfryer7794]

@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks for the reply I've owned a nallo 2 gt since 2007 and it's been brilliant. But I want something with a smaller and pack size and slightly lighter for solo light trekking. Main areas to wild camp will be peaks, dales, lakes, occasionally Scotland. Narrowed it down to two very different tents. Enan. I''ve read lots and come to the conclusion that the enan being a Scandinavian 3 Sean's is good 4 season for anything the UK can throw at it except snow. Apparently the enan is better with ventilation/condensation than the akto and has a little more room above your head when laying due to the inner not hanging down so low. Only think that concerns me is the mesh inner door making it cold. Unna. More head space. More living area. Everyone who has one seems to love it. I would love to hear from someone who has used both and can advise on the better one. My questions/concerns. - when it's raining and wanting to get wet gear off and and sort kit out you have to u clip the unna inner first to create a vestibule. - when opening the door of the unna if its raining, it looks like the die to the angle the inner would get wet. - with the unna if you wanted to have the whole side open in the summer. Is the inner door like on my nallo, it's got 2 zips, so you can have the door fully mesh if you want for ventilation. - setting up the unna in the wind. With my nanno, I can peg out the corners then put poles in the lines. Whej I've seen the unna being put up it looks like you put poles in then lines and if windy is there a change once the poles are it and it takes shape, you could loose it. - wind, tunnel tents are meant to be better in wind that dome free standing, but the unna is 4 season and enna 3 season, so which is better in wind weight up the style/shape of tent. - being able to cook inside in bad weather is important and I believe you can do that in both. This is where I'm at.

[@dannyfryer7794]

@@TOMHEANEY100 due to the reasons you mentioned re size, I'm now looking at the unna, niak, and possibly rogen. Any experience with those?

[@sirensynapse5603]

Freestanding is so so so much nicer than using guy lines. You can pick it up and move it if you didn't land the right spot, and you don't have so many pegs to drive (into stones). Plus those tubes are horribly short and constricting. I'd go nuts in one. I gladly carry an extra 1,5 kilos with my Allak 3 for the vast space it gives me. No other hilleberg tent lets me even sit up fully, being 189cm tall. And keeping head and feet a few more cm from the ends when they're wet is a godsend.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey great to hear of your experience with the Allak 3.. In the past I have carried 4.5kg tents for space and comfort.. It is a great way to enjoy a camp if you are fit enough to carry the weight. The Allak is still very light for what it offers. Best wishes Tom

[@sirensynapse5603]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Just curious: do you actually need the guy lines on the unna in normal conditions?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@sirensynapse5603 it's not very strong with out.. If the wind is 20mph or more then definitely.. best wishes Tom .

[@heaye]

WoW !

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Thank you... ATVB Tom

[@rochmatnugraha3477]

When review Nallo 4 GT ? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi thank you for watching, when I can source one of course.... ATB Tom

[@rochmatnugraha3477]

@@TOMHEANEY100 my favorite tent ⛺️Hilleberg ❤️, my ⛺️Hilleberg : Soulo, Allak2, Jannu, Tarra, maybe i want nallo 4GT for family, Very happy Tom have review Nallo 4GT Thank you 🙏🏽

[@TOMHEANEY100]

@@rochmatnugraha3477 Hi Rochmat looks like you have a great collection...ATB Tom

[@Lizard08150]

I’m torn between Unna and Soulo BL. I’m 190cm and am afraid that the Soulo might be too small.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Neither are great space wise. The Soulo has a bit more real world length as it has more vertical ends but it's narrower than the Unna.. best wishes Tom

[@onnonugteren2935]

Yes well .... what about the Rogen? :-) My favorite but most favorite in lightweight is by the way: the Anaris. :-) But what about the Rogen in comparison? Fancy to make a review comparison there too? Or commend now? ;-) I like your way of reviews. Greetings. Oh yes off course... Niak? ;-) But than again: the Rogen has to how I see it better side wind protection with the lines on the rooftop ends there.

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi Onno, Thank you for your positive comments. I continue to build up my experience of Hilleberg tents but its not easy sourcing them as Hilleberg are not sending out tents to sponsors when there is a short supply of their own stock.... I have to depend on friends that I can borrow them from. I do take on board the tents that you have mentioned though and thank you for that. ATB Tom

[@onnonugteren2935]

@@TOMHEANEY100 Yes I understand you very well about not having immediately having all the tents to you disposal. :-) My favorits are: Anaris, Allak 2 , Nammatj 3 GT, Keron 4 GT. So not so much the Others especially not the Nallo Akto Enan and Kaitum and Helags models. Tho they are all good, but some are more outdated. To my opinion. The Akto: it is so narrow and I am also 6.1 foot 186 cm ;-) I like to be able to have contact vision with my surroundings optimal and especially when its raining. Tents for me alone or with one friend/partner is my goal my choise. So for example: Keron 4 GT is great for guests: one or two. Greetings from Utrecht the Netherlands.

[@jasonroberts6063]

16:48 what does, "gaien" mean please?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Its the word again... Hope that helps.. best wishes Tom

[@olastromberg4070]

How tall qre you?

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hi 6 ft 1 inch or 185cm.. Tom