Here is my Hilleberg Akto tent review. The Hilleberg Akto was one of the first true backpacking tents that was a one person tent and a 4 season tent combined. This lightweight tent weighs 1.7kg and costs £605. This solo tent has been used all over the world and has a great reputation for being one of the best backpacking tents out there.
Hilleberg tent quality is outstanding and although this tent is now old, and has seen a lot of use, it still has plenty of life left in it.
Personally, I do believe tent design has come on a lot of the years and there are better options out there including their own Hilleberg Soulo tent. Personally, if I wanted a single pole tent I would probably opt for a more modern design such as the Tarptent Scarp 1, but the Soulo would rule them all.
I'm split on single-pole tents like the Hilleberg Akto backpacking tent. Part of me loves the simplistic design which also means they are lightweight tents. I also love the traditional backpacking tent design too. However, they are tricky to set up perfectly, especially on ground that isn't perfectly flat, and the lower head height can be annoying. I must say though, the vestibule on the Hilleberg Akto is excellent.
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00:00 Introduction & Specification
01:47 What's Included
02:29 Pitching
03:31 Features
06:02 Take a Look Inside
07:48 Summary
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This is what they say:
WHEN WE FIRST INTRODUCED the Akto over 20 years ago, we did not know that it would become as popular as it has. Although only slightly heavier than a bivybag, the Akto offers near-luxury, all-season shelter for the solo traveler -lodging that includes a vestibule and a packed size small enough to fit into a side pocket on many packs.
It’s an ideal choice any time you need the lightest weight, all season solo tent, and while it was not designed for extreme use, it has proven itself on extended polar expeditions, and so will stand up well to all conditions. Hikers, climbers, bicycle tourers and sea kayakers alike have embraced its lightweight roominess, and today it is being used in every clime, all over the world. Long distance backpackers especially appreciate having a sturdy, comfortable room of their own at the end of a long day on the trail. Trekkers find it excellent lightweight accommodation insurance for when traditional lodging in far flung places is overcrowded, overpriced, or unavailable. And tall users find it one of the few solo tents available that has enough room.
Full Details:
Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9mm poles make for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.
All season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjustable fabric panels.
Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys.
Plenty of room for one occupant and his or her gear.
Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simultaneous pitching.
Basic pitching requires only four pegs in the head and foot end guy lines, and the simple, single-opening, continuous pole sleeve and tensioner system is quick to pitch and remarkably stable. (note: pegging out the four corners provides optimal floor space, venting and overall tent function and is highly recommended.)
The single entrance/single vestibule configuration affords easy access as well as storage space.
An optional footprint covers the entire area of the outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching.
The inner tent can be replaced with a Mesh Inner tent (sold separately; see accessories).
The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires optional pole holders (see accessories).