4 season single person tent

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4 season single person tent

Postby craig white » Tue 13 Jun, 2017 12:56 pm

I walk in Tassie and need advice on a lightweight but solid all season tent to cope with difficult off track walking and weather conditions. Am leaning towards the Hilleberg Akto (in spite of the condensation issue others have comment on), but would value advice from others. :o
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Re: 4 season single person tent

Postby Stevestribe » Tue 13 Jun, 2017 5:46 pm

The Akto is a great tent, don't base your decision on specific alone, all tents suffer from condensation it's inevitable. I personally use the force 10 helium 2 love it, it's a three season alas stood up to high wind rain and snow fall on the AAWT.


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Re: 4 season single person tent

Postby jimmeyer176 » Tue 13 Jun, 2017 6:21 pm

Andrew Skurka circumnavigated Alaska with a MLD Solomid, 450 grams, don't necessarily need a 'tent'. I would second the Atko however
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4 season single person tent

Postby RonK » Tue 13 Jun, 2017 6:44 pm

craig white wrote:...a lightweight but solid all season tent to cope with difficult off track walking and weather conditions.

I think the Hilleberg Soulo would be a better choice for your stated requirements.
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Re: 4 season single person tent

Postby north-north-west » Tue 13 Jun, 2017 7:14 pm

Soulo has better ventilation but is heavier. Always the trade-off.
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Re: 4 season single person tent

Postby Franco » Wed 14 Jun, 2017 9:52 am

The Soulo has a bit more headroom sitting up but less laying down.
not all relevant if under 6' or so.
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4 season single person tent

Postby RonK » Wed 14 Jun, 2017 9:56 am

The extra length the Atko vs the Soulo is compromised by the proximity of the tent wall.
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Re: 4 season single person tent

Postby BigMuz » Sun 18 Jun, 2017 9:24 pm

I owned both the atko and soulo, I highly recommend the soulu. The ability to be self supporting, extra poles for snow. It's well worth the trade off for more weight.
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