HILLEBERG SOULO TENT | A DETAILED & HONEST REVIEW

[@kevjones2107]

Note to all youtubers. Right there is how to review a piece of kit. get it USE IT and then demonstrate how to use it properly . Great video mate really found that informative and interesting. ATB Kev

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Kev, appreciated & thanks for watching 👍

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

I enjoy a good review as much as the next person, but why peg out a free-standing tent?

[@MCMOutdoors]

@@Denstoradiskmaskinen the tent is supplied with pegs (and loops to peg out) and is designed to be pegged out.....

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

​@@MCMOutdoors Design / best pracctice is to peg it out, the design are a freestanding tent, meaning no pegs required & no guidelines required.

[@davids9549]

@@Denstoradiskmaskinen You have to peg out the corners of any freestanding tent at ground level, just to connect the tent to the ground (unless you want it to blow away down the mountainside while you're out having a pee). The guying points are, of course, optional, and can be left unpegged in non-windy conditions.

[@BiznessWizard]

Have watched all the reviews of the Hillenberg Soulo that I could find here on KZbin and this one by far is the definitive one, , period. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this one together.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Wow, thanks!

[@CremeF]

Great review, as for the cooking room, I used to be homeless for 6 months and this tent was my home during that time (winter). I used a Trangia kitchen in the porch area as is, without any trouble, but yes, always good to be on the cautious side of things. Take care and God bless.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@backpackingireland8624]

Outstanding lad ! Brilliant review, used and tested 👊👊As in life you get what you pay for . I think the price of Hilleberg tents results in negative publicity. I’m definitely going to get one , this review only confirms that 🇮🇪👌

[@MCMOutdoors]

A superb shelter. I'm actually selling this one now!

[@backpackingireland8624]

@@MCMOutdoors 👌👌

[@backpackingireland8624]

@@MCMOutdoors what are you using now ?

[@richardclegg5853]

Excellent, detailed review of a great, well made tent. Very happy with my Akto and Niak, don't think you can go wrong with anything Hilliberg makes.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Richard, agree 👍

[@mountain_del1863]

A tent review that Andrew Park would be proud of, a quality review👍. High price, high quality, high performance, attention to detail is superb.........stupidly good tent, no one in their right mind would doubt its credentials. Price is getting silly now however, bordering on stupid, but then again, a bloke that goes out 2 times a week on the sauce could piss and smoke 700 quid in two months with consummate ease. Who’s stupid then? ATB🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MCMOutdoors]

Alright mate, cheers! Yeah I've seen the price has gone up! Why is that?! Good bit of gear though. Like you say, few months off the old booze etc and it's paid for! ATB

[@stephenthomas5428]

Great Review Chris, I have one in dark green.Its expensive but worth every penny. At three in the morning, In a howling gale when you just cant sleep for the slap and rattle of the tent in the wind, its comforting to know the quality of this Hilleberg tent around you. Cheers Steve

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Steve and yes, they are reassuring in those conditions 👍

[@donnyo65]

Ive been camping since 1973 but bought my first Hilleberg last year - WOW! Well worth the money and so user friendly. I have a Rogan but I may get myself one of these for wild camping due to the smaller footprint.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Couldn't agree more!

[@johnmccarthy2179]

This is how all reviews should be conducted, I have turned off many review videos because they were too long winded or the music was too loud you have a new subscriber

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks John, very much appreciated! Hope the review was of some use.

[@neuerdingsendlich]

Hi guys! Been watching plenty of videos about Hilleberg tents in general and the Soulo model in particular. I have to admit that this one is a detailed deep-dive delivering an authentic impression of how it must actually feel handling this bombproof tent. I will definitely subscribe to your channel as I'm thankful for this video and the time its production required. Best regards, Maximilian

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Max, Glad you enjoyed mate and thanks for the great feedback! Thanks for the sub 👍

[@John50ward]

Very informative,I’ve just sold my soulo for several reasons ,my sixty eight and found it a little heavy ,secondly I wanted more space for boots excertra,and my top off mountain days are over,so I bought a Hilleberg Anjan2, much lighter,with more space,but keep up your channel I’m with you in spirit if not Bobby thankyou

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks very much pal

[@CC-zt7wh]

Mine arrived today! Think i bought the last one on the market in the world😂 great review!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Congrats! Enjoy!

[@billyaitken1713]

As many have already said, jeez, you've done the most comprehensive review of one of these I've seen. I hope Hilleberg watched this, if they weren't already throwing you gear to review. ⛺️🤠👏👏👏. There's a lot of quality for your buck here, this is capable of going up on the mountain - when the mountain's all white & grey 😬! ......the more of your back-catalogue I watch, the happier I am I subscribed 😀👍.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi mate, I did email the link to Hille but nothing pal 👍

[@billyaitken1713]

😕, righto, their loss, you'll be the guy doing good reviews of every other bugger's tents......

[@Earlofmar1]

Great detailed review, I have watched a lot of reviews of the Soulo and I haven't heard a bad word about this tent.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching - nothing really bad to say about it - other than the cost!

[@davidcooper6704]

Really good review, no waffle, just facts. I have a 1970s Hilleberg designed "KEB" 3 man tent which has been in my loft for several years. It was the very first tent designed by Bo Hilleberg and made to be errected with the outer and inner joined together. I recently sorted some of my gear out, found the Keb and put it up in the garden. It is still intact with no sticky fly sheet (unlike my Wild Country Super Nova) so I thought it was worth re-proofing. I now have a very useable tent, althouh not a lightweight, which my wife and I used when cycle touring in the 1980s. I can't remember what I paid for it but I know it wasn't cheap at the time. Hilleberg standards remain high it seems.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Sounds good - my trusty Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 flysheet has gone sticky, which is really disappointing

[@andym2869]

I'll keep dreaming for now & make do with the shelters I have but there's no question that the Hilleberg Soulo is the envy of every wild camping enthusiast ⛺

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great bit of kit mate and has been very well used over the years now

[@Norexplorer]

Thorough walkthrough of the Soulo. God job, mate :) Loving this tent!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks! Hope you got some useful info mate 👍

[@08garf7634]

Best review ever, very well detailed and everything explained, left no questions unanswered there, excellent, found this extremely helpful. keep up the good work

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem at all - glad you found it useful. ATB

[@Onnitfan1]

Hello from Philadelphia PA! Excellent review! Nice job showing the inside of the tent.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Martin - thanks and greetings from your friends over in the UK

[@Bereit18]

This will be my first Hilleberg. Just bomber shelters. Great review as always and the right colour too. ATB - Simon 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great choice Simon 👌

[@MarkBrimPhoto]

Brilliantly detailed and comprehensive review! Well articulated. Also. Get walshy round to paint those fences! 🤣

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha. Thanks for watching mate.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Just ordered the Wild Country Helm1, although I did really fancy this as well but for me, it was down to price, which is why I went with the Helm 1. A very easy setup and looks a very sturdy tent as well, you can see why you play the extra price but I always object to paying extra for a footprint. I love the way in inner is put up last, allowing a dry pitch, no matter the weather and I always love a dome tent, so I can sit up. If I could have justified the price, by using it regularly, I would have defiantly gone with this. Really detailed review Chris and you make a good point, you get what you pay for and this looks worth every penny, cheers Alan

[@MCMOutdoors]

Enjoy the Helm 1 mate. Looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@nuklearpuppy]

Perfect 👌 Thank you for taking the time to share lad 👍 Will help me greatly once I venture out with my new Soulo

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem, glad you found it useful !

[@askcuibono]

What an absolutely brilliant video review 👍 Send it to Hilleberg - if you haven’t already - they would love it!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thank you for watching - glad you found it useful 👍

[@T4neli]

Very nice review videos! I wish more reviewers would make videos like you.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@andrewcollie]

Another great video - this is one of the best outdoor channels! I was so impressed with the quality of this review and the tent that I've just bought a Hilleberg Soulo (in green) and it'll get its first serious outing at the weekend. The only downside is that my 1983 Ultimate Equipment Hobo tent is finally being retired - I shall miss it, but I am looking forward to having room to sit up in the tent - I'm too old now for the contortions required to get changed in a coffin tent!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for the kind words Andrew...... I'll take one of the best outdoor channels any day! Enjoy the Soulo! A veritable Palace compared to your last. Cheers and ATB 🍺

[@fritzd2116]

Outstanding review. I am very pleased with my Soulo, though people like to criticize the weight. I do solo winter trips in the Rocky Mountains and the feeling of having a very storm worthy tent is worth a few extra kilos to my mind. Great channel. Subscribed! Cheers from Idaho.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and appreciate the kind feedback. The Black Label version would be great to have a chance to review!

[@alanguthrie8415]

Nice 1 Chris I’ve the dark green 1 not had it up much because I’ve got a Akto and Allak what I have had up more. Love it in the sand but could not get 1 at the time. I love my unna and I’ve got a niak what a great tent as well. Great demonstration of the tent . Cheers 👍⛺️

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Alan, sounds like you have quite a collection there!

[@jeskg720]

The very dark "hilleberg green" can get too hot in the summer, thats why i prefer the sand color.

[@markhendry8339]

Thanks for a really excellent and detailed overview. Looks a cracking tent - looks well in the sand colour too 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

No prob Mark. Hope its helps anyone who's 'on the fence' so to speak 👍

[@alexdan-]

Thank you for your detailed review. Now I understood how ventilation is organized there and how much space does it have. Of course it is not cheap and heavy. However as for me Soulo is one of the best solo tents. Hi from Russia.

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem at all 👍

[@bob-a-job]

Great, insightful & instructive review la'! It's good to remind us that Hilleberg tents are far from cheap. But it's absolutely true that 'you get what you pay for'. I tend to be quite hard on my gear. But i know that I'd feel much more confident going out into the wilderness & facing gnarly weather with a Hilleberg shelter in my backpack. Looking at the Allak, Staika or Tarra 2-man tents - probably in the same (Bronze)Sand colour. for largely solo Autumn-Winter camping, hunting & mountain expeditions. Keep up the good work bud.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate and taking the time out to comment. Hilleberg do make good tents which are generally, very strong and backed up with top notch customer service. The Allak is ace - strong and versatile with the two doors! ATB mate

[@summittaedae2323]

Great tip on moving the inner back to cook 👍🏻

[@MCMOutdoors]

I find it helps, especially in windy weather - ATB

[@summittaedae2323]

MCM Outdoors it’s defo something I’m adding to my mental toolbox, cheers

[@deltamike5055]

Great vid, and you have now shown me its worth the purchase $$, I will be getting one here in Oz now I have seen a decent review. Well done mate! Great review process and presentation.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad I could help

[@deltamike5055]

It arrives next week finally so thanks again mate, great review.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

As you say you get what you pay for. An amazing tent and what can I say... Top bloody notch review mate. I know if I ever get the chance to get one of those beasts I’ll revert back to this video. Absolutely loads of little extras it seems with this tent. Cheers man, Ant 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Ant, decent bit of kit mate! Appreciate the view!

[@maxt7525]

Best review on this tent on the net......well done!👏👍🙌

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers 🍻

[@patchy1995]

Great review mate as always. Mines due to arrive tomorrow beyond excited!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Patrick - you've made an excellent purchase. Enjoy.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Great review, i bought a hilli Unna and love it, as u say the devils in the detail , and the materials for hilli groundsheet and fly are second to none , and i researched loads of tent brands :) once the tents up gives feeling of great security , wish i had bought the sand colour though as that is super cool :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

The sand blends in nicely during most of the year, thanks for watching mate

[@ryanmoff1]

Great job Chris!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Ryan - a superb tent.

[@ryanmoff1]

@@MCMOutdoors Got to get the ok from the Mrs before that upgrade could be sanctioned! But its nice to dream.

[@Thestripper1]

The Soulo is an awesome product! It is a roomy one person tent and it's a very enjoyable experience to live inside it, any where any time! It's considered a bit on the heavy side in todays hectic microweight regime. I feel that the comfort is well worth the weight which in realistic terms is a non issue. I pitch mine this same way to, with the width pole first so that it comes underneath the two length poles. I see that Hilleberg themselves does not have a routine but does this both ways. However, the top flap sits better on my tent when the two long poles are on top.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi, yes I agree - I think the top hat sits better also 👍

[@domo3552]

Another great video Chris. I saw yours and Al's & Blue's Storm Arwen videos recently and I suspect these types of storms (eg. Storm Barra only a few days later) will only become more frequent in future with the climate crisis, so investing in a tent such as the Soulo is a wise investment IMHO. As they say 'Buy wise, buy once.' Cracking review, it's even made me think twice about getting a footprint, as I've scoffed a bit at the idea in the past - I've always used my orange Lifeventure emergency survival bag as a ground sheet and porch ground sheet, we'll see. I was well impressed at your Soulo still standing at Sykeside when the camping pods blew off their supports in storm Arwen, imagine a double poled Kerlon 1800 Soulo - indestructable! Thanks for the review mate.. but right now my credit card is 'occupied' 😒

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Dom - the Soulo is a fantastic shelter, I imagine a double poled BL version would be insane - possibly the ultimate tent in terms of strength. I'm sure you will own one someday mate - ATB, Chris

[@domo3552]

@@MCMOutdoors Ha! Yeah, once I've paid off the painters and decorarators & life's obligations. In the meantime I'm watching the weather forecasts, and hopefully a dwindling credit card statement leading me to a Soulo ( Kerlon 1200 enough for winter Lapland for sure, but K 1800 will stand despite friction between NATO & Russia?).

[@CP-wv2qs]

It's an absolute Stella tent that's for sure

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers 👍

[@andylan7065]

Thanks dor rhis briliant review. Very good work.

[@MCMOutdoors]

No worries 🏕️👍

[@MrCMHUDDY]

As good a tent review as I've seen. Excellent job mate, thank you very much.

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem 👍

[@simon6652]

Brilliant video of a tent I’m looking to buy one day. Thanks.

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem Simon 👍

[@aquaish]

What a beautiful tent.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@WildHikesTV]

Great Video 👍 I like my Hilleberg Unna too. It’s a great freestanding Tent for 4-Season Camping in the Alps. Best regards from Tyrol / Sascha

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers for watching guys, Hilleberg make some great tents 👍

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great sensible review. Stonking tent ⛺️ Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@cipher2]

excellent review all around, thank you!!!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandis777]

Greatest review on KZbin 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Sandis 👍

[@ibdonovan334]

Did the endless research, agonized over the many decisions...... this absolutely solid review, more educational then the usual, made it easy, my soulo is on the way. Really well done. Thank you

[@MCMOutdoors]

Excellent - you've made a great choice! Look forward to a brilliant tent arriving! 👍

[@Iyanrach]

Very strong tent, definitely worth to buy, no wonder they have a tagline "the tentmaker."

[@MCMOutdoors]

It is very strong, they make a 'black label' version which is even more robust.

[@richardwakelin843]

Nice one . The review was as impressive as the tent

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Richard

[@barneyswalks]

a great video chris, a good demonstration of you get what you pay for.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Paul. ATB mate 👍

[@jamietennet5512]

Love this review, I am going to invest in one of these tents in the near future. I also thought soulo meant solo but it actually means island!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Jamie, I thought it meant 'Solo' too! So thanks for the update! Cheers 👍🍺

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Evening buddy 😁. That is a nice bit of kit. But as you say it cost a lot. But it does the job done deal. Thanks for sharing mate an ya time ATB Andy 🇬🇧 👍 ☕

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Andy 👍

[@LappDog]

Thank you for a good review. About the name: "Soulo" actually comes from North Sami (my language) and means 'island' (as in suolo-jávri=lake with an island). Maybe because the tent has the shape of some kind of island?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Maybe, yes - thank you for the information and thanks for watching 🏕️

[@dorjon6121]

What a superb review. Thank you! I have not camped or trail-walked for three decades but hope to walk the Pennine Way, entire, in 2022. I want to take my collie dog with me. He is a restful sleeper. I am 6’1” tall Reckon there looks to be enough room in this tent. You mentioned how you leave the footprint attached all the time. Is it obvious how that attachment works in that way?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi, yes - it goes through the same loops as the inner, it's very easy. Excellent tent and will last you a lifetime. ATB, Chris

[@dorjon6121]

@@MCMOutdoors Great! Thanks for your helpful advice

[@aukanmeister]

Excellent review! I found what I was looking for in this video. I would absolutely love to try one. I use the Helsport Reinsfjell. Close in quality and price I think. Now I know a bit more when my current tent is worn out.

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem - thank you for watching. The Soulo is a brilliant shelter.

[@sconjaoutdoors7658]

A very classy piece of kit 👌. Now i know why the big price tag. Thanks for a great review. Atb Sconja 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching. It is a great tent 👍

[@warrenkee8675]

Brilliant video thanks, fully explained and demonstrated brilliantly

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Warren

[@richardwright9563]

I would say short pole first as it will help support the longer ones with the bigger arch 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes - though on the black label version, short pole goes last 👍

[@bobultimateoutdoors]

Informative vid. Pegs full of dirt though and can lead to mildew (mould) as the soil retains moisture. And in a nice dark warm tent bag can lead to the mildew growth if left for long periods. Can ruin a perfectly decent tent.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@donnyo65]

Great review and nice to hear a local accent!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, thanks for watching mate 👍

[@peternewton2200]

Good review. I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it but I think you have the pegs back to front. The open side of the v should be towards the tent, having the point towards the tent will make it easier for the peg to pull in. The other possibility is I’m using them wrong 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi Peter, yes thanks - someone did. Learn something new every day. Thanks for watching 👍

[@peternewton2200]

MCM Outdoor Show hi mate. I was watching another video and realised you were using the pegs correctly. The notches to stop the tie down loops and guys lines rising up the pegs are on the open side of the V, obviously they need to be used the way you have been using them 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@garypetlakjr]

great video-

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Gary 👍

[@bradkawi32]

excellent review, boss!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Brad 👍

[@simonbergtagen]

It bothers my love of symmetry and order that the three poles do not intersect at the same point. Why is that? But I’m still gonna get in red very soon! Great review! Two questions if you don’t mind; So the guylines always go to the same point? Does one have to peg it out before inserting the poles? Alot of other set ups show it being done in the opposite order? Any reason for your way?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hello Simon, it's just personal preference the way I set it up, trial and error. The tent is totally free standing, so no you don't need to peg it out first, again just what works for me. Re the guy lines, the included pegs are only enough for both guys to go to the same point but I think it was designed that way..... As in the guys should flow from the pole angles. The tent is great and you won't regret it when you make the purchase. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ShibbyFly84]

Great video, really informative and good production. 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate 👍

[@bcamping1]

Soulo is a great tent for left-handed people. You can lean on your right elbow and have left free for cooking etc. Something to consider.

[@Alaskaborn]

Just like in basketball I can't go left

[@bcamping1]

@@Alaskaborn it is high enough to sit indian style

[@Alaskaborn]

@@bcamping1 nice I found a red soulo for 500 but not sure if I'm going to get it since I have the Rogen.

[@bcamping1]

@@Alaskaborn if you are camping in below freezing and high snow fall. Soulo needs another vent like allak.

[@bcamping1]

@@Alaskaborn too many tents can be a problem : )

[@stephenhammond3656]

Great review!! Well done, much appreciated.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@stephenhammond3656]

@@MCMOutdoors Can't decide between the Soulo, the Rogen or the Niak - I'm a long distance Bike Tourer, coming from an MSR Hubba Hubba tent - like my tents a bit bigger and twin Vestibule is nice. Leaning towards the Rogen, but very $$$ here in New Zealand!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Best of luck with your purchase mate - they're all great tents 👍

[@outdoorsummiteer399]

Awesome video mate.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers mate!

[@Courto93]

Thanks for the video. Really informative. I notice you put the middle pole in underneath but instructions say install last/over the top - is there a reason for this? Do you have to apply much pressure to the poles at the top to attach the clips? Mine seems to need a fair bit of tension for the material to stretch up.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Can be either or - Hille changed this with the black label version as the 10mm poles are much stiffer! A fantastic shelter - for me, the best one person shelter on the planet. Re tension, it will get easier as the fabrics naturally stretch a bit. The BL is mega difficult to clip on..... Apply slight down pressure to the poles and it will become easier.

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi chris Nice one mate I keep thinking about buying one but the price is stupid I paid 500 quid for my terra nova quasar and i have spent loads on the rest of my tent collection but this vid might swing it lol Thanks for that chris take care atvb chris

[@MCMOutdoors]

Alright Chris, it was an extravagance to help cheer me up during a crap time in my life, but I'm glad I bought it. Great gear and should last a while, thanks for watching mate 👍

[@Adam-543]

Top top review, great piece of kit. Cheers.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Adam 👍

[@johnfeltrup5562]

Nice one mate. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

No worries John

[@anthonycoleman1909]

Great review. Just purchased one as hiking with the Kaitum 2 GT at 4.3 kg with footprint is too heavy. Interesting idea the double poles for strong winds. Curious as to how to clip the extra poles to the tent? Do you just do half on each pole and then paracord?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks....like you, no idea really as no instructions re double poling it. I'd just alternate a clip on each pole......im sure Hilleberg would reply to an email quickly enough 👍

[@freddiecampbell]

I've just bought a Nemo Hornet 2 man. It's one third of the weight, half the pack size, and double the tent size with two doors with larger vestibules. It's faster to put up and less than half the price.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Sounds great.

[@IIISentorIII]

great tent, but keep in mind this is made for 3 season and the Hilleberg is a 4 session snow and stormproof tent.

[@Leeslost]

Brilliant video I see you now have the black label , in your opinion would you just go for the black label for added peace of mind, as it’s not much more expensive??

[@MCMOutdoors]

If I didn't have one already, I'd get the black - it's only around 400g heavier and much sturdier. That said, the RL version is more than enough for most conditions 👍

[@Leeslost]

@@MCMOutdoors thanks for your reply Think my minds made up on bud black label Now just the colour to choose 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@markwhitelaw6264]

Taunton Leisure do interest free on their Hilleberg range.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Shiza! Wish I'd have known that 🤣

[@michaelmcfarlane8199]

Taunton Leisure use Hitachi finance. Now there's no excuse not to treat yourself to the tent you've been watching reviews of for several years.

[@grandadmiralthrawn9231]

What size bag do you use when you go camping with the Soulo? Definitely considering getting one

[@MCMOutdoors]

Varies, can be anything from around 50 up to 70L..... Can pack the tent much smaller using a dry sack instead of the supplied bag and storing separate to poles and pegs

[@yicdioutdoor4380]

Very very good review

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching 👍🏕️

[@andrewhowie4217]

Loved watching this very in depth review of the Soulo. Cracking content in your videos, subscribed and looking forward to watching your journeys. I was wondering, what size dry bag do you think would be needed to put the Soulo in and also what size rucksack do you think would be best to fit this in along with rest of one's gear... 60litre minimum? All the best!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi Andrew - thanks for the kind words and your subscription. I think mine is a 30L dry sack which is huge but it doesn't matter as makes it easier to stuff the tent in - esp if wet! Still compresses down small too. I use an 65L bag, but you could get away with 50 I reckon 👍

[@LeonardoSummers]

Great video pal, but any advice on the small mortgage you need to take out to buy one of these tents

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate - I found a credit card helped me 😀👍

[@stephenbaines8279]

Great video.... thank you 👍🏼

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers. No prob.

[@neilfarrimond8910]

Hi Chris, best Soulo reviews I’ve seen. Quick question, what made you go for the Sand colour over the other two colours?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi Neil, thanks for the feedback. Nothing other than personal preference mate..... I've heard the green can be quite warm in summer months and the red stands out too much for my liking. Sand blends in quite well to most of the landscapes I wild camp in! Hope that helps 👍

[@TomKirkman1]

So you can direct vent the inner AND outer fly and protect from the rain with the "topper?"

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes 👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Fab detailed review

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Tom 👍⛺

[@sqreon9401]

Any chance of in depth reviews like this for the mountain 25 and trango 2?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Funnily enough mate I’ve been thinking about doing that........ I’ll start with the Mountain 25 soon

[@davyvandaele7036]

looks nice an nice tent

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great shelter mate

[@neilfarrimond8910]

Hi I really like the look of the Soulo . Just a quick question. When pitching in rain, before you get the rain cover over the vent attached, can water not get into the inner tent? Has this happened to you?any ideas to prevent it? Also do you always use the footprint? Can I ask what’s longest trek u been on with it. I m looking at doing the Cape Wrath Trail next year, very long through hike and camping.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Answered on last vid 👍

[@vincefeton1432]

Great video been tempted to purchase one of these little babies but been put off by reports of condensation. .time to think again.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Vince, some further tips for reducing condensation in the comments mate. ATB

[@jasonmaddison6148]

hi chris hope your well mate. were the best place for the soulo and footprint mate.

[@MCMOutdoors]

I got mine from Nordic Outdoor mate as they had an offer on with a free footprint - I'd suggest emailing them and asking when they are due to get stock in.

[@jasonmaddison6148]

@@MCMOutdoors cheers mate

[@TomKirkman1]

So the rain fly also has a mesh vent, and the topper covers that. Interesting. This could be the best way to get maximum ventilation.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes it does, works well

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Excellent review, thank you 👍🏻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate 👍

[@walkaboutphilpots3795]

Great info thankyou :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

No problem!

[@Olan...]

Awesome Chris ...i am ordering one in 2 weeks...down to you and i will mention you in my order for what its worth mate :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate! Enjoy your tent! Please do let Hille know! I emailed them the review but don't think they're too interested! ATB

[@Olan...]

@@MCMOutdoors will do for sure ..what does ATB mean ???

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best 😊 British Saying 👍

[@PinetreeLine]

Excellent review brother! Thanks

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Doug

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Nice review mate, are you still using it now and recommending it? Did I see you on a camp with ant survive the night? Thanks for sharing pal Ash 🏕

[@MCMOutdoors]

Absolutely, I use many different tents mate..... And yes, you probably did! ATB, Chris

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

MCM Outdoors awesome thanks buddy, have just subbed 👍🏼🏕

[@jarrahdrum]

Subscribed Do you have any experience with the Akto,? There are people like myself who cannot decide between the Soulo or the Akto. What do think 🤔 Thank you

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hello, sadly not - however, I think they are very different tents for different purposes - what are you looking to use it for ?

[@jarrahdrum]

@@MCMOutdoors hi, I really don’t know at the moment because I haven’t been in a tent for over 20 years. I’ve just always wanted to go camping but work and life circumstances have just got in the way. I live in Wales, so waterproof is a must first I quite like the idea of stealth camping but I don’t know if I’d fancy a bivvy bag. So In a way I’m leaning towards the Akto, but I do like the headroom that the Soulo has :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

For me, I like to be able to sit up - so for that reason, the Soulo was the one for me. I also think it's more stable - given the pole configuration. If headroom and strength are your priorities, Soulo. If you want something more stealthy, the Akto is smaller and lighter - although only a hooped design. The rest is up to you!

[@jarrahdrum]

@@MCMOutdoors thank you I appreciate your help and advice I think just for comfort wise and also the fact that it’s freestanding the Soulo is the one It’s all very interesting Cheers for fast reply Oh yes, no matter which I choose!, none are available at the moment from what I can see. The demand is huge Greetings from Barry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@darrengough4400]

Great video 👍 just liked it. You have very similar kit to myself and I like you, like to take a few luxuries with me such as a few cans etc. What capacity backpack do you tend to use for 1-2 overnight stays in uk weather where you would pack winter clothing?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Darren - I use a 65 or 70L in the Winter as a general rule, although I've used a Fjallraven Singi 48 with side pouches for a recent Winter camp.

[@darrengough4400]

MCM Outdoors - that’s really helpful. I am looking for a single backpack for both summer and winter backpacking. 1-2 nights with some luxuries. All my winter gear With all food, water and luxuries comes in at about 17kg. Am looking at packs around 58-60 litres so sounds as though I am on the right track. I know people can go a lot lighter but I like my comforts 👍