In this film I compare the Hilleberg Soulo with the Akto (Side by side). #hilleberg #soulo #akto
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@niall4413 жыл бұрын
The MSR elixir 1 is a million times better than these 2 tents at £200.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
niall441 ..... until the wind really picks up and I think it pitches inner first, which is not great in really bad weather. They are expensive mate, I agree. The quality and customer support is second to none though. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnzMon1njJmfqac. Look towards the end of the film. I’d put money on the Soulo being fine in those conditions mate. This is where the extra cost comes into it. Most people will never need a Hilleberg but when the weather turns, you’ll find out where the extra cost comes into play 👍🏻
@andrass.28423 жыл бұрын
I have a friend with an MSR elixir 1. He loved that tent until this summer. He got caught in a storm in Norway and this MSR elixir 1 failed. It turned into a swimming pool while he was trying to pitch it, and the strong wind was also too much for it. The tent couldn't protect him from the rain and the wind simply because of the design. He was soaking wet and super cold. He ended up breaking into a hut where he was stranded 3 days. MSR elixir is good in countries where the weather is more predictable than in Britain or Scandinavia. Here in Norway, this design is just not the right choice in my opinion. Because of the lighter weight and the lower price I bought an Akto, although I like freestanding tents more. Thank you for the video!
@niall4413 жыл бұрын
@@andrass.2842 I did monsoon rain in the Elixir 1 out in the Hoh RAIN forest with Gale force winds and it held but thats with a good Tarp over it.
@IIISentorIII3 жыл бұрын
@@andrass.2842 do you think that if he had the Soulo he would be fine in you honest (best guess) opinion.
@jamescollins97804 жыл бұрын
This is a really informative video. Love how thorough it was. I wish more review videos were this thorough. Cheers mate have a nice day
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
James Collins Thank you mate, I hope it helps 👍🏻
@jamiecrutchley35503 жыл бұрын
Wow, this has got to be the best tent review on You Tube. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It must have been a lot of work.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jamie 👍🏻
@fingers2714 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video and going into so much detail which has being really helpfull , keep it up
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark 👍🏻
@hArtyTruffle4 жыл бұрын
I shall be saving up for a Soulo for sure. Thanks for the great review. 👍🏼⭐️
@harrylee99763 жыл бұрын
very useful information and in great depth, i have gone over not less than a dozen video talking about different tents but none were like yours. Big thumbs up ! Cheers
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harry, I hope you found it useful. I looked for something similar but couldn’t find one, so thought I’d make a film to help. All the very best, Jiffy
@tonycave7426 Жыл бұрын
Yours is one of the best reviews of both these tents that I have watched. Good to have a comparison as to the relative strengths and drawbacks of each. I have had an Akto for 8 years now and have just bought a used Soulo for non-hiking use
@WildCampingWelshman Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony 👍🏻
@tomwhite3414 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was wondering which to get. This was the best review I have seen of both tents.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tom, I hope it helps 👍🏻
@thelifeofjools83844 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive comparison vid....👍 top notch.....thank you ! Off to check the rest of your videos :) All the best.......
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
The life of Jools thank you mate. I hope it helps 👍🏻
@AlexRichardsNumber14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Jiffy. Been missing getting out and about - hopefully, we can all get some normality (of sorts) back soon. Stay safe!
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Alex Richards Thank you 🙏🏻
@ContracterYin4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such an in depth review! I've been leaning towards the Soulo for a while and this really helped solidify the decision.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 👍🏻
@ombushlilly29894 жыл бұрын
Missed your videos, glad to see you back doing a great presentation.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mick. I've missed being out mate. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@keithshwalbe69813 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very informative reviews. Thank you for taking your time to share this with us.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@Mertyboy12074 жыл бұрын
Really good reviews. I have an Akto, and ive been looking at the Soulo. You answered every question Ive had in my mind- and then some. Thanks.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad it helped 👍🏻
@CottonBud4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that Jiffy, thank you. Not only was it highly entertaining ('My Family & Other Animals" outtakes in particular!) but it was very thorough, clear and truthful. I've had a Soulo for just over a year now, love it to bits, but thought it may be overkill in better conditions (especially given the weight/size) so I splashed out on an Enan a few weeks ago, which as you know is the three season varaint of the Akto - only even more pricey! Yet to use it in anger of course given the lockdown, and I don't even have a garden to try it... champing at the bit to give it a go! Keep safe mate. Rich.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rich. The Enan is a good choice and I was tempted a few months ago but went for the Niak so that my Son can come with me sometimes. It took me all day to film this because of George (Cockerel) 😂. Look forward to seeing you out in the Enan (soon hopefully). Keep safe mate - Jiffy 👍🏻
@varde69654 жыл бұрын
Best review of both the tents on the web so far. Great work. :)
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Varde Thank you 🙏🏻
@summittaedae23233 жыл бұрын
What a really brilliant review mate. Like you I camp all year and I’m going to now buy both tents. 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@punkhiker3894 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video , thanks for taking the time to show the two tents . I am interested in both of them its just the cost that is making it a hard choice . Here in Sweden they have recently started a campaign where you can rent a tent , so will probably go down that route first.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
PUNK HIKER Thank you, they are both great tents. It’s just the size that makes the main difference. Keep safe, best wishes - Jiffy 👍🏻
@WalksWithOlly4 жыл бұрын
Seems like you did well to persevere, in spite of George's efforts! :-) Seems like you covered a lot of ground and produced the kind of video I imagine you were hoping to find. Thanks for putting it together. All the best!
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
He wanted to appear in the film 😂. Thank you Olly, keep safe ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@MartinCastein4 жыл бұрын
Excellent that was really useful! Glad you covered everything so thoroughly
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Martin. I was wondering whether I had missed anything obvious 👍🏻
@GypsyGirl3173 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman lol, at the moment I skipped down to look at the comments, and I'm right here, George started crowing! I love it. 😁🐓🏕️
@jasonlaverty764 жыл бұрын
Great video mate and very funny out takes. Take care bud.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason, I though I'd put the out takes in for a change, they made me laugh too. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@andrifsig4 жыл бұрын
I do cycle touring and the Soulo is my tent of choice. I live in Iceland and it gets really windy here most of the time with some severe gusts. I routinely see some tents being marketed as "UL expedition level" being flattened, breaking poles and getting ripped apart in some of the summer gusts here while my Soulo stays solid as a rock. I was contemplating the Akto, but went for the Soulo because of the three pole and the shape of it. The three crossing poles will help keep its shape during high winds and I think the shape of the Soulo offers a bit more of useable interior room because of the more vertical walls, even though it is measured smaller than the Akto. The interior height was also important to me as I measure just over 6"2" but relatively short legs and long torso so my sitting position towers over most people. I would never be able to sit upright in the Akto and even the interior of the Soulo sometimes brushes against my head. The only thing I would like to see on my Soulo is the ability to draw the flysheet up from the ground to increase ventilation. I have fixed this just by placing some object between the ground and flysheet to push it up, but would like that mechanism to be integrated into the tent. I also have to say that Hilleberg themselves do not recommend compressing their tents in a bag even without the poles. They discourage that because they say that zippers can get damaged. A great video to learn about the differences between two very capable tents.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@cybereye24 жыл бұрын
thanks for your in-depth review of your Hillebergs. You've helped me decide to go for the Soulo.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Brian O'Neill Thank you 🙏🏻 . Both great tents, you won’t be disappointed 👍🏻
@xjessukx4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison video, you got a good deal on that akto Ive seen them go for alot more on Ebay than what you paid. Let's hope we all get to use our tents soon
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
I was lucky, the seller didn't put Hilleberg Akto in the title, just solo tent, so I bet a lot of people missed it. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@forestedforestschool4 жыл бұрын
Good comprehensive reviews. I've got a Soulo myself and can thoroughly recommend it. Mine came from eBay as well.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
FORESTed Forest School Thank you. Both great tents 👍🏻
@dont_delay2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate and enjoyed your video. Left handed . Your experience and patience as helped me decide . Really excited to try out my new soulo in rain and wind . Winter is the best
@WildCampingWelshman2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍🏻
@n3ocl3 жыл бұрын
I live in the United States. I plan on purchasing the Saivo. Thanks so much for explaining these two models. Well done.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob. Best wishes from Wales 🏴 👍🏻
@simonlakin50674 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the insights into these tents. So down to the serious business. George! Will he be having his own social media platform🤣🤣
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
😂 He was nearly killed by a fox 3 days ago. One chicken was taken and George now has a limp. I’ve had to put up some electric fencing 🤞🏻
@thewestonfront4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Also loved the staring role from the cockerel
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@MartinCastein4 жыл бұрын
Just bought the Soulo, thanks for this it made the difference.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Finally 😂. If you get over the vestibule size (which is very much usable) you won't be disappointed Martin. Those extra few inches of headroom and stability in high winds make up for it. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@torstenauseggeberg25744 жыл бұрын
greetings from germany. I use an Akto and a Nallo 4 and i love the tents. My family likes your channel so much.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Torsten aus Eggeberg Thank you very much 👍🏻
@stevejackson60814 жыл бұрын
Very good review , I have a soulo and found your vid interesting as I have often considered an Akto ,, good job 👍👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve 👍🏻
@grahambowman72274 жыл бұрын
Great, helpful video thank you. Have been considering both and having previously used a Wild Country Zephyros I think I’ll appreciate the vertical space of the Soulo. Cheers!
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped mate 👍🏻
@Bjarni7494 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great comparison. Someone recommended the Akto 1 to me for the Icelandic highlands and after your review and Washington's 70 mph video I think it might be the right choice even though it is darn expensive.
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
Only used Hillebergs are found cheaper 😉 My Akto is 25 years old and still running flawlessly, despite being used quite intense. Without inner tent often 2 persons with minor equipment, sleeps comfortably...! Today I would pick Allak or Soulo, because of free standing possibilities.
@Bjarni7494 жыл бұрын
@@OmmerSyssel Thanks I'll go for the Akto I think... been reading allot and most agree that it's just a great piece of equipment!
@richardwright95632 ай бұрын
A Very detailed and informative vid mate 👍
@ALahtinen4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! This is exactly the video I was looking for when I was making decisions between these two few months ago. Seems like I've made the right choice.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anssi. I'm assuming you went for the Soulo? ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@ALahtinen4 жыл бұрын
You guessed right. Fits better for my needs.
@IIISentorIII3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for this comparison, very helpful. For many year now i use my Jack Wolfskin Tundra II RT and i absolutely love this tent. Here in Switzerland i often sleep with one of my Husky's or my Samojede in this tent when i go to Stechelberg (Lauterbrunnen) and every year i use it for many weeks on Corsica for wild camping. I consider buying a 2nd hand Sand color Soulo now for some locations where i only stay 1-2 days. ;) I'm 38 and go camping since i was one year old and i like to think that i learned something in all this time, this is way i think that i personally won't like and be happy with the Akto, i don't even like how it looks tbh. I'm sure its an amazing tent and the weight is a dream for sure. Greetings from Switzerland Cheers
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
IIISentorIII thank you 🙏🏻. The Soulo is a great tent. Best wishes from Wales 🏴
@IIISentorIII3 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Edit: I just bought the Soulo for 500Euro on German Ebay. The owner told me that the tent is new and he only used it for 5 Days on a hike. He really liked it but it was to heavy for him so he decided to sell it and buy another one. And it is even the desert (sandy) color ;) If this is all true and the tent really arrives in this near perfect condition i will be very happy! Best wishes from Switzerland and thanks again for the upload! Cheers
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
IIISentorIII I have my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻That is a really good price.
@TheChadWork20013 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and informative video. Thank you.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@auntdayskitchen63153 жыл бұрын
Love the bloopers and the comparison was great
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@cedarcanoe Жыл бұрын
I own both as well, both in red. What i like so much is that the bags are not super tight, you don’t have to force compressing the tent tissue after a frosty are wet night.
@simonhjc5 ай бұрын
Excellent review. Going solo has done a video double poleing. I have a “thing” about tents ever since we had a catastrophic failure of old equipment in summer at Mt Kosciusko at 2000m. Huge storm and had to use the emergency hut. Did the same walk using a tunnel tent and yet another storm. No issues. (Nice chooks too lol)
@WildCampingWelshman5 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@jamesf88644 жыл бұрын
Really good review. I've been using a Berghaus Peak Pro for nine months or so, and as great as it is for the money, I can't trust it on windy camps on exposed peaks in the Brecon Beacons. I'm going to look at a Facebook Marketplace Soulo in the morning (in Sand) after looking for one since before Christmas. Very excited, and your pristinely-pitched, taut, Sand Soulo in this video makes me even more impatient! Just subscribed also. Good work 👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you James. They don't come up very often so another option could be interest free credit. I think Taunton Leisure offer it. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@jamesf88644 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Well it was worth the wait. Unused, as advertised, and a healthy saving over the retail price. And now we wait for the countryside to open up again! ✌️
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesf8864 You'll love it mate, especially when the wind picks up 👍🏻
@davidross76624 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review... great outtakes, think George would be going on the dinner table however 🤣
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate. George would put up a hell of a fight 😂
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Actually might come true.. Our Cockerell became so dominant and protective of His flock of free roaming hens that he started attacking our 10 year old daughter, despite calmly minding her own business ... He made a tasty soup 😋 Apparently the Fox were scared of him as well, while later on our feathered friends started minimising 🤨😡
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
ArrigAutist I couldn’t eat George 🥺
@FlyWithMe_6662 жыл бұрын
I wanted to upgrade from my Wolfskin Gossamer 2 to a true 4-season tent for a while. I was indifferent between the Soulo and Unna, but went for the Unna based on availability (you’re lucky if you get any of the red labels now, sold out here in Scandinavia everywhere). After a few winter trips with the Unna so far, I’m really happy with my choice. The fact that it’s high enough (I’m 184cm) to sit upright over longer periods when you can’t be outside due to weather, and the massive space that you have inside, makes winter camping so much more enjoyable. It’s not really fair to compare it to the Gossamer 2 due to price and purpose (Gossamer is not a winter tent), but the Unna turned winter camping from “Oh dear, I hope it doesn’t get too cold and windy” to “bring it on!” 😀 And if you put the Unna into a dry bag/compression sack, the pack size becomes much more manageable (putting the poles in a seperate bag, of course). I assume this will be the first and last 4-season tent I’ll ever need to buy (it better be for the price).
@curlewpiper3154 жыл бұрын
Best review there is of these tents 👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Curlewpiper 3 Thank you 🙏🏻
@BorderRambler4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison Jiffy , I would like the soulo but with 4 tents already I think I would be pushing my look lol . So I will keep the akto for the winter camps , I sometimes remove the 4 little poles from each end enabling me to squash the tent pack down really small and just reinstall when I erect the tent . Condensation is just one of those things atb Dave
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. I daren't remove those little poles because I would lose them knowing my luck. The condensation has never caused me any issues. I spray some nikwax around the lower half of my sleeping bag just in case but it's never been damp. Perhaps I don't breathe when I'm sleeping 😂. Keep safe mate, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@thefellcamper41234 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Soulo last week colour sand from a private seller with footprint used once at a bargain price. I was in between the akto and soulo but after watching you vids, in strong winds my decision was made, cracking videos 👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Fell Camper Thank you 🙏🏻
@thefellcamper41234 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman no worries, will look forward to more of you wild camps in the future ⛺👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Fell Camper I’ll be out as soon as it’s safe for us all again 👍🏻🤞🏻
@richtourist3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, thanks!
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@WorldSurvivalist4 жыл бұрын
A much better comparison video than the one I done. Both fantastic tents.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@sturlajonsson8992 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a soulo and a jannu, cant wait to try them this winter
@paulhulley59692 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the soulo and I’ll use it in colder months but I’m looking at the akto for my summer tent so thanks for making my mind up
@WildCampingWelshman2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it helped 👍🏻
@Thestripper14 жыл бұрын
I have the Soulo (with footprint) and have slept upwards of 50 nights in it in all types of weather. I have pitched it in many different environments except in deep snow. Woods, sanddunes, tundra, slick rock, heavy brush, grassy knoll (not that one), marshalnd, gravel and so on. I am very found of the tent, how sturdy it is and the fact that it is a roomy 1 person tent. A mention about pitch time (vs. the Akto for example); If you are at a spot where the ground might not be suited for plugs so you have to improvise and tie the lines to branches, rocks, roots or other you can expect to spend a lot longer to get it fully pitched. The Soulo does not need it but you get quite a bit more room inside from tying all the lines. The inside tent walls will sag a bit inwards without the lines taught. The Soulo has 12 lines total in addition to the 6 perimeter plugs. Usually the lines fix to 6 plug points, but if you need to compromise and tie them to trees and branches you can expect a lot longer pitching time for the Soulo (The Akto will be a lot faster but also lesss sturdy against wind). Once the Soulo is tied down however, you go inside, zip it down and let the wind howl. You don't have to worry about a thing and you can sleep like a rock in there. Ceiling is high enough to hang up some clothes to dry while you sleep. It's also a good idea to bring some gear inside and place it along the walls to push them out a bit (without touching the outer fabric). A very nice addition to the Soulo is the Tarp UL 10. I usually pitch it so that it is covering the entrance area or sometimes I have even hung it as a roof above the tent to silence hammering rain.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s the longest comment I’ve ever had. Thank you for your detailed information. “Grassy knoll” 😂😂😂. I’ve seen a few people use a tarp, which is a good addition. Best wishes - Jiffy 👍🏻
@ROGER2474 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video 👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Roger Hancocks thank you 🙏🏻
@adriancaldwell3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've seen you in sunny weather! and sod's law you're in the back garden!! :0
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Ade C it did feel strange being out in the sun 😂. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@makofer4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There are some aspects I didn't consider yet. I wanted to go for the Akto, but since I'm 6,2" I'm not so shure any more.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Greg Kollmann I hope it helps 👍🏻
@lavvuwildcamper3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing 👍😎
@mrglamper36684 жыл бұрын
Keep on! Keeping on👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Will do 👍🏻
@alandavis91804 жыл бұрын
My hiking buddy has had problems with two Aktos bought new leaking. The first was immediately replaced but the second which he set up at home in overnight rain leaked as well. Hilleberg has been in touch with him apologising for the problems and offering yet another replacement through our Australian supplier Wild Earth. He's lost confidence though with the Akto and is going to ask if he can pay the extra and get a Soulo instead. Interesting you mention this is a problem Aktos are known for. It's amazing that such a quality company hasn't sorted this out by now. Sure you can seal it yourself but as my mate said to Hilleberg he doesn't expect an $800 tent to leak from new when his $100 tent doesn't.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen the leaking issue get mentioned a lot so it should be sealed by Hilleberg before shipping. I haven’t had a leak since I put some seamgrip over the stitching 👍🏻
@europa13874 жыл бұрын
Great video. I nearly purchased an Akto recently but went for the Fjallraven Abisko lite 1 in the end as it was £100 cheaper and seems to pack a bit smaller, not had a chance to test it out yet though.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Fjallraven make great tents, I hope it work well for you. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@lauraseys90784 жыл бұрын
I've had the abisko lite 2. Absolutely wonderful tent. Did a 4 month trek with it and it was always reliable. I'm sure you'll get much enjoyment out of the 1 person variant.
@europa13874 жыл бұрын
@@lauraseys9078 That's good to hear thanks. Hopefully we'll be allowed back out camping in a couple of weeks, fingers crossed.
@ram_bam3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Any chance you can do one on the Jannu? I'm thinking of getting one for the extra room.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don’t own a Jannu Rick, sorry. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@colliescameraaction89444 жыл бұрын
Could listen to the ginger person waffle on all day. Great review and helping me to decide. I have the nallo 2 gt and it’s great but I’d like a smaller option. Superb tents
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate 👍🏻
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
Because of condensation issues Nallo is often called "Tropfsteinhöhle" = Flowstone Cave, by experienced German users... What is your opinion?
@andybrown91904 жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me what your little table is that you use, thanks.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
It’s a lightweight camping table that I purchased through Aliexpress. You can get them from Alpkit and they are called a “splitter table” 👍🏻
@roymichaeldeanable4 жыл бұрын
Condensation is as a result of breathing...mainly...so the more air circulation the better...hence all the venting in both tents
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Video Outtakes Absolutely, you can easily breath out 1 litre of moisture a night so I don’t really worry about condensation because it is inevitable 👍🏻
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
Ground evaporation should be taken in account as well! Makes a huge difference if covered by the footprint, or whatever you prefer...
@darthkek19534 жыл бұрын
Great video. One thing about colour, as these are winter tents, intended for snow and mountainous conditions, it's a good idea to get the red (or other bright) colour if possible as that helps any potential mountain rescue teams spot you easily in the snow. Stealth colours are great for moderate spring-to-autumn camps, but without mesh inners these are a bit warm for that. EDIT PS, I have the Olight i1R EOS... absolutely tiny, have it on my keyring (picking up my dog's doo in winter) and it's a great wee backup light, so small it almost doesn't exist! USB rechargeable, you wouldn't use it for hours but its dependable and the charge really lasts.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, Olight make some great quality torches. Completely understand your point with the colour. Because I go solo wild camping, if the weather is bad, I generally don’t go too high. It is easier to add colour (e.g. Bright jacket or emergency bivvy bag) than it is to take it away. I carry an emergency strobe light with me, which is easily accessible from the top pouch of my rucksack, just in case 👍🏻
@darthkek19534 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman aye, people on Amazon reviews are like "why on earth would a camping light have a strobe function? totally useless!"
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
@@darthkek1953 Thankfully they have never been in a situation where they have needed that function. I've heard a few whistles and seen a few flashing lights during my times on the hills. Better safe than sorry 👍🏻. Take care mate ATB Jiffy.
@darthkek19534 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman I camp on the Scottish Munros including winter: broken arms, legs, and multiple dead are not uncommon.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
@@darthkek1953 I can imagine mate.
@Bereit184 жыл бұрын
Both great tents but it’s the Soulo for me. Going to invest very soon, can’t wait. Simon
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
You won’t be disappointed Simon. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a splendidly made review..👍 Bit of a lively farm you have to deal with 👀😀 An issue with Soulo, Allak and Staika is the inability keeping rain away from the entrance and inner tent. Apparently rain will hit/drop directly into the inner tent, which by heavy downpour will be quite annoying.. Some larger users can't bend enough keeping the opening as closed as possible, and still getting in and out of their luxurious dwelling. Any experiences with that issue?
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊. I’ve not had any major issues. If the weather is poor and rain his blowing horizontally towards the door, unzip the fly sheet door halfway, reach in and unclip some of the inner tent, move it back and climb in. Your inner should the remain dry 👍🏻
@iainsharples14334 жыл бұрын
Interesting review, you will have the older version Akto at 190cm height. The current version is 193cm, I believe that this is to compensate for the popular use of deeper air mattresses. It is a really good tent, I am of the same height as yourself and considered it a little too low for extended use comfort. It was however a warm, stable tent, yet was replaced quite few years ago for a Tarptent Scarp 1. Similar design, roomier, very stable, regulates condensation far better. The Scarp 1 mk3 version, that came out in 2019, is very much how the Akto could have become had it continued to evolve.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
I find it a little low when I'm in it for a few hours too. The Tarptent is a cracking tent too. I think the Akto is due a refresh 👍🏻
@rudidundas70813 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Best video on the comparison of the two... You mentioned the Enan... would love to know your opinion of the comparison with the Akto...
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
I will make a comparison film between the Enan and Akto when the weather warms up a bit. Thank you for watching, best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
@roybon44243 жыл бұрын
thanks, very instructive :) Have you tested the NALLO 2 vs the SOULO ? it's the same weight, both red label, and the NALLO 2 has much more room but it's not a dome. cheers
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Roybon Thank you. I haven’t got a Nallo mate and have not seen one in the flesh sorry. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@MartinCastein4 жыл бұрын
1st, going to watch now
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Well Martin, is it a red Soulo or are you going to stick with the Akto? My guess is that you will go for a Soulo because you’ve been contemplating it for a while now mate 👍🏻
@MartinCastein4 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman hahah yes I will go for the soulo I have gone back and forth but I’m more of a winter person and that space is worth it. I want red for photos really I think it looks good in photos. I’m going to hold fire on buying for a few weeks and sell some other stuff first I think but yes will get it. Seeing that head space has swung it.
@MartinCastein4 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman actually might just buy it 🤪
@StokeBeaver4 жыл бұрын
Really good video. Regarding getting undressed in the Soulo vestibule did you consider leaning in and unclipping the entire near corner of the inner tent and folding it inwards to give way more room? I've done this before on my Nallo 2 for card games with mates in bad weather and it gives good flexibility. (Just sold the Nallo and purchased a Soulo as I normally camp alone and wanted freestanding)
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave. A good point about unclipping, which I should have mentioned. I usually just wipe it down with a microfibre towel, rather than doing that but it’s worth mentioning. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@benshaw6733 жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks. I'm looking for a truly bomproof tent as an alternative to my Quasar when solo and the weight of the Quasar feels too much (and too spacious to be warm on your own) for high level scottish winter conditions. Is the soulo to one would you say? Struggling to find a one man tent I would feel I could trust in anything like I do the Quasar.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
The Soulo will have you covered Ben. If the pegs are in firm, it won’t budge 👍🏻
@benshaw6733 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Thanks - just heard that a black label of the Soulo is on the way. Tempted - but it will be heavier and even more expensive.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
I doubt anyone would ever need a black label Soulo 👍🏻
@blackmountainadventures3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jiffy can I ask you a few questions regarding the Akto. I’m a short ass so hight and size isn’t real problem for me but what is she like in storing winds. Most of my camps are summit camps up the Brecon Beacons and usually out in the worst conditions. Is the Akto flappy in the wind? I know you said the Akto can get pushed down on to you’re face? Out of all the tents I have (expensive tents) my North Face Tadpole 23 has just given up on me and it was seriously bombproof as in on top off Llyn Y Fan Fach in 60-80mph winds and she stood up to it with no problem, no flapping. Out of all the tents you have what would you recommend? Kind Regards Lee Nulty
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee, if you go for the Akto, I would recommend a spare pole to double pole it in strong winds. It does press down on the windward side due to it only having the one widthways pole. It is strong though. If you search for Daveswildcamping on KZbin, he has one in 85mph winds. As for a recommendation for tents, out of those I own, you can’t really get much better than the Soulo. It holds it shape in high winds and if pegged down and setup properly, will take some serious beating. It is more expensive than the Akto though and heavier but the strength is very reassuring. Take a look at my Film from earlier this year, I don’t know what the wind speed was but trust me, it was probably storm force levels. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@martinclennon46403 жыл бұрын
Great review of both Akto and Soulo by owner with real experience with both tents in harsh conditions. If looking at the Enan you may want to review the video as well seeing similarities between the Enan and Akto. If a viewer doesn't have 38 minutes you can always watch at 1.5 or 2 speed.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Martin. I might do a comparison between the Akto and Enan. I chose these two because they are both 4 season and very popular 👍🏻
@martinclennon46403 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman that would be great. I own both an enan and soulo. Also own the allack 2. I backpack and camp 3 months a year. Planning on making my own dyneema footprint for the enan and soulo. Thanks for the videos I always learn something new.
@martinclennon46403 жыл бұрын
See a lot of people complaining about condensation, not just with the Enan and Akto but tents in general. A video on tricks to manage condensation would be great. Detailing things like the importance of a footprint, tent site selection, and storage of wet gear are just a couple of ideas
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
@@martinclennon4640 Thank you for the ideas, very much appreciated 👍🏻
@loveulez4 жыл бұрын
This is the question thanks
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
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@SoggyTreks Жыл бұрын
The Hilleberg video shows them double poled. But they also showed one pole setup with the soulo bt in 70mph winds.
@SoggyTreks Жыл бұрын
I am buying the soulo by when I can get it in sand
@Yorkshiremadmick4 жыл бұрын
Well that’s a great Review I did want a Soulo however could not find a sensible priced one on eBay. But I’ve just sniped an Akto on eBay £390 and only used 1 night supposedly. Not arrived yet. But this has confirmed it was a good buy. Oh it’s a Dark Green one. And wet myself with Geeeeeeorge Thanks 🙏🏻
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
They are both great 4 season tents. You won’t be disappointed 👍🏻
@Yorkshiremadmick4 жыл бұрын
Well Jiffy it’s arrived! He said one night? It’s 1-2 years old he thinks. Mmmmmm it’s the same green as yours, no ladies label 🏷 I haven’t got a footprint. Other than that I had a good night in it with a tiny amount of condensation on fly. I have to say for a dark Tent it’s spectacularly bright inside. 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
@@Yorkshiremadmick How much did you pay? Are you happy with it? Condensation will pretty much always be present, I really don't let it bother me. Take a little micro fibre towel with you to wipe things down, if needed. I generally find that the inner remains dry 👍🏻
@Yorkshiremadmick4 жыл бұрын
£390 as above. But yeah HaPpY with it. Got to get a Tyvek footprint for it 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
@@Yorkshiremadmick For some extra headroom, try unclipping a couple of the top toggles and moving the inner back a little. It will give you an extra 3 inches to sit more comfortably 👍🏻
@TheAshantidutch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Ashanti Dutch 👍🏻
@GuyBuckle12 жыл бұрын
Hi - thanks for the great video. Do you think the Soulo would be suitable for a two-week hike, from a weight perspective? It's the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites, for reference. Cheers.
@WildCampingWelshman2 жыл бұрын
It’s up to you mate. The Soulo is a great tent 👍🏻
@stevegbond853 жыл бұрын
Great video, cheers. Let me know if you consider selling one of them :) been after a Hilleberg for a while.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve 👍🏻
@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping3 жыл бұрын
I dreamt of owning an akto for years and finally got one and the seam above the door vent leaked … pretty badly (you can see this in the video on my channel) Iv complained to hilleberg and I just wondered if this is a problem with all aktos so far afew people have said they have the same issue. Great video mate 👍
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
I think it is a well known issue that is easily sorted with some seam grip (it worked fine for me) 👍🏻
@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping3 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman yeah that’s what a lot of people have said I’m happy to do that my self I just think it would be beneficial to hilleberg and there customers if they could just stick some seam sealer on it when they have the tent up for inspection .
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
@@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping I agree mate 👍🏻
@frogslips3 жыл бұрын
I have both of those and the position of the door and being right-handed drives me nuts. I can’t lean on an arm and cook. Love the tents but that is the one issue. Great review, except - imperial measurements 😂 Love the outtakes. Do you find the Soulo a bit heavy with footprint?
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
The door position never gets a mention. The Soulo is on the heavy side but the security of knowing that it will put up with severe weather make it acceptable. Plus, you get a better workout 😂. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@raymondlogister68284 жыл бұрын
Great video. 2 great tents. What do you find from the Niak?
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
The Niak is a great 3 season tent with plenty of room for one or two at a push. These 2 tents are 4 season and definitely single person 👍🏻ATB Jiffy.
@raymondlogister68284 жыл бұрын
Raymond Logister Thanks Jiffy, I have the Niak. And i like the tent very much. But I wonder if he's strong enough for in high winds? Do you know this coincidentally? ATB, Raymond
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
@@raymondlogister6828 never heard of a broken Hilleberg.. Anyway, double the poles if in doubt, and exercise mounting the whole according to instructions and best practice, before the hard weather hits you
@jaysepth3 жыл бұрын
I've got both and the iconic Akto all day long
@jaysepth3 жыл бұрын
Great video..and hopefully lots more to come !!
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay 👍🏻
@nuenn4 жыл бұрын
Got my akto two days ago. On the inside instructions it says: Do not compress excessively. Did you had any issues according to that on the Soulo? I want to pack it in a bike pannier... Nice comparision and very helpful review of both tents. 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
I actually asked Petra Hilleberg about compressing it and she said she does the same but advised not to store it in a compressed state for long, so when I get home I repack it as normal 👍🏻
@nuenn4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Thanks a lot - this helped me a lot. Good to have "direct connections" ;-) I've compared the akto with a msr hubba tour - and my first impression: different leagues.
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
I've used Akto since 25 years along with biking. Be careful if compressed that it won't rub against anything. Different hardware will wear out the sheet.. Pack it with the lines with the problematic Aluminium tensioners on the mesh, and roll it carefully with wisely placed zipper.
@gavrielhamlin69174 жыл бұрын
When I pack my soulo I somehow only us 1/2 of the bag(non compressed). Not that it’s a problem I’m just curious if this happens to anybody else
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
If you roll it up tight enough, there is plenty of room in the Hilleberg bags 👍🏻
@guitarcleveland4 жыл бұрын
You must make good money to afford this type of gear. Great video.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
JR216 The Akto is second hand off eBay mate. To fund the Soulo I sold a load of stuff that I no longer used (chainsaw, mountain bike, tent etc). You can get interest free finance too in the UK. Taunton Leisure do it 👍🏻
@guitarcleveland4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Great. Thank you!
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
Ever noticed what people invest in their living places, cars, bikes, going out, drinking, smoking or gadgets? My Akto is 25 years old and still running flawlessly... Saved thousands on dwelling, like having the possibility choosing a safe sleeping place suitable for my needs! Just carrying one kg in a minor bag... Which investment pays off that solid?
@darrengough44004 жыл бұрын
What a video! If Carlsberg did reviews! Excellent and very informative thank you. Would you say the large sized, mummy shaped size air mats that at are 25” wide (I’m looking at the sea to summit ether XT large) would fit comfortably is the Soulo?
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. Yes I think they would fit in if you put the wide part of the mat in the wide end of the Soulo's inner 👍🏻
@darrengough44004 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman - Many thanks for such a speedy response. I was hopeful based on the dimensions that it would. Many thanks for responding 👍
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
@@darrengough4400 👍🏻
@darrengough44004 жыл бұрын
I am now the proud owner of a new Hilleberg Soulo! Yours and others reviews helped me make up my mind so thanks very much for that. I also like the items you take whilst doing over nighters which include your little camping table. I can see myself packing very similarly to yourself. I appreciate there are many variables but do you have any idea of your pack weight?
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
You won’t be disappointed mate. I’ve never weighed my pack. I just put it on and go for it. If it’s heavier, I just think that I’ll be getting a better workout 😂. I see lads going as light as possible and then packing 6 or more cans of beer so it defeats the object. You’ll get used to carrying the weight, the more often you go. 👍🏻
@katiraf3 жыл бұрын
George 😍😆👍 quality video but George was the best part 😉
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻🐓
@Northern_Rockhopper2 жыл бұрын
Great video.. I prefer the soulo. Do you think the tent would be big enough for me and a small dog. Im 5’8 and have a small westie. Thanks
@WildCampingWelshman2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it should be fine mate 👍🏻
@Northern_Rockhopper2 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman just bought this tent from Nordic..😁 can’t wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the video, it made me decide
@Northern_Rockhopper2 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman so it arrived.. wow it’s warm! Haha… going to save it for when it’s got colder. Can’t believe how well it’s made.
@jsoutdoors41103 жыл бұрын
Is the akto easy to compress to a smaller packing size ?
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
I just roll it up and stuff it down the side of my pack. Although you can separate the main pole, there are four smaller corner poles which can but shouldn’t be removed. These poles make it difficult to squash down smaller. ATB Jiffy
@azclaimjumper3 жыл бұрын
Please let me know if you have any interest in selling your Akto. I'd much rather pay less for a 3rd hand Hilleberg than buy one new. I like you am left handed, however I'm just 5'3", am 76 years old, & weigh a trim 108#. AZClaimjumper from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
I still use it sorry and am also hoping my Son will venture out with me when he’s older 👍🏻
@alexdan-3 жыл бұрын
Hi, have you ever used Hilleberg Unna? I consider to purchase either Soulo or Unna.
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
I've not used an Unna sorry Alex. The Soulo will be the stronger of the two but the Unna has more internal space 👍🏻
@alexdan-3 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Ok, thank you for your advice. I think Soulo will be my choice.
@BosisofSweden4 жыл бұрын
If your Karrimor drybag is following their colour codes its 10 liters.
@andrewmacaulay15853 жыл бұрын
Well done. Andrew Macaulay Canada 🇨🇦
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@andrewmacaulay15853 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman You mention you carry a 100 litre pack at times...what brand is it? Kind regards. 🇨🇦
@WildCampingWelshman3 жыл бұрын
It’s an Osprey Xenith 105 litre. I have just sold it though and downsized to an Osprey Aether 75. This year I have been lowering my pack weight and reducing what I take to help my knees a little bit 👍🏻
@andrewmacaulay15853 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman thank you...that s a big multi day pack
@madman4320004 жыл бұрын
I bet the small tarp would be nice with the Soulo, give a nice dry area out front of vestibule.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Yes Phil, I've seen a couple of videos where a tarp has been placed over the front 👍🏻
@davidcooper67044 жыл бұрын
Nice tents but they seem over priced to me. I used a Robert Saunders Spacepacker from the 1980s, which I still have. I tested it recently and it is still waterproof. It has seen some pretty extreme weather over the years, including that in Iceland. Hopefully yours will last as long.
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
David Cooper Thank you. I agree, they are very expensive but the quality is second to none. I hope they last me many years to come, just like your spacepacker. Best wishes - Jiffy 👍🏻
@stephenjon3502 Жыл бұрын
The best Hilleberg isn't here - The Unna. A one person tent you can actually be comfortable in and sit up. Mesh inner for summer though otherwise it ends up like a sauna. I also recommend the footprint for when you roll back the inner for a vestibule, adds weight but as I've got older I need a bit of comfort.
@MrRobins684 жыл бұрын
How bad is the condensation on the akto many thanks in advance
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t found it to be a major issue. You will always get some condensation, especially on smaller tents. I have found that it forms on the inside of the outer fly sheet but not on the inside of the inner. I always take a small microfibre towel with me, to wipe things down. You can put a waterproof jacket over the feet of your sleeping bag or spray it with some nikwax but I never have. I generally keep the inner door open, unless the weather is really poor. The worst condensation I have ever had was in a pyramid tent. If you take a look at my Brecon Beacons film (not the first one, the 6th one with the Trangia thumbnail ) you’ll see me point it out in the morning 👍🏻
@OmmerSyssel4 жыл бұрын
I use Akto in Scandinavian coastal climate and during winter in the mountains, continental climate. Akto is often difficult ventilating efficiently. Use a ground sheet, lift the outer sheet with a stick or shoe or whatever, and half open zipper helps. Bring a cloth wiping the whole anyway. Some half an hour in the sun takes the rest... During winter it's better. I like its high durability along with low weight and profile, making it hard to catch for heavy winds, and nosy busy bodies when wild camping in populated areas.
@robwithdogoutdoors14384 жыл бұрын
I liked the soulo I had the green which is almost black to my eyes very confidence inspiring in bad weather. I use a nammatj now for winter as I take my labrador with me was a bit too cosy in the soulo 🤨 probably fine with a smaller dog ?
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Robert Delaney I wouldn’t want to take a dog with me in the Soulo but I think it would be ok in the Akto. Take care and be safe mate - Jiffy 👍🏻