Hilleberg Soulo Tent - Should it Stay or Go.

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Жыл бұрын

Out with my Hilleberg Soulo tent for another wild camping trip.
Not really sure if I need this tent and if I should actually keep it or not. Was not able to get parked down towards Glencoe as I had planned so switched to my Plan-B. My old camp spot was a little more exposed and windier than planned. However it did let me test out the Hilleberg Soulo's well-known stability again first hand in some rather windy weather.
Also had the chance to try out the new, NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT MAX Sleeping Pad for the first time. I had originally purchased to try out during the winter after my latest Glencoe summit camp.
Some of the key items below that I used during this wild camping trip.
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Tent: Hilleberg Soulo
Sleeping Mat: NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT MAX (Wide)
Rucksack: Gregory Optic 48
Waist Pouches: Ribz Frontpack
Stove: Speedster Stove Kit / Alpkit 600ml Titanium Mug
Headtorch: Sofirn HS20
Camera: Panasonic Lumix S5
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Пікірлер: 225

@nasilamak2201 Ай бұрын

It is truly fortunate that we have the opportunity to explore the wilderness with equipment that offers a diverse range of comfort, safety, and protection. Although we often debate the cost of gear, there are various alternatives available at different price ranges. When browsing through KZfaq, it is challenging to come across a video where Hilleberg tents fail to deliver on the company's promises. Personally, I have complete faith in a Hilleberg tent to shield me from the elements, and that is the primary reason why I choose to invest in one.

@RS.Outdoors Ай бұрын

You make a great point and thanks for sharing. Atb

@marko9912 Жыл бұрын

Good to see another video Ray, hope you're able to get out more often. Now that you have the Soulo, keep it forever, it's the king of one man tents and if you're ever caught out in bad weather you're in the best available shelter to deal with it. That kind of peace of mind is worth every penny, and it's no joke up where you are. Imo you need that tent, focus on the safety and forget about the price, buy once cry once!

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marko, Atb.

@iansankey6320 8 ай бұрын

HAHA Buy once, cry once. Never heard that one. Buy cheap buy twice is my saying. Looking into tents at the mo to replace my Hubba Huuba NX2 for winter which is a very cold tent. Seriously looking at this but complete overkill. That said, I have been caught out in the MSR once or twice which coped amazingly well

@marko9912 8 ай бұрын

@@iansankey6320 I bought the Robens Starlight 2 after watching Ray's video camping in it, and after lots of homework seems to be great value compared to other more expensive tents. Very sturdy and affordable, impressed enough to buy another Robens, the Voyager 2ex, competition for the hilleberg nallo at a quarter of the price

@allankerr668 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you out again Ray! Brilliant vlog and the scenery amazing as usual! Roll on to your next adventure!👍👏👏👏👏

@craib87 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out Ray 👍

@scottmcbain5528 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back Ray, I'll be interested to see what you decide with the tent. ATB

@greyhikes5236 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Ray, we were just talking about you a couple of minutes before the video went up. We were about to send out a search party! I have the same mat and it goes everywhere with me even in a hot tent and hammock camp. I hope your doing well and you get some more time out and about we have missed your vlogs mate 😉 Us auld yins still have it in us! 👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate. Just been busy with work, life and bloody car ;) Hope to try and get out more this year but say that every year, lol. Atb

@paullaw5035 Жыл бұрын

Magic Ray, Beautiful scenery, never owned a Hilleberg but just remember...... a tent is for life, not just for Christmas ! 😉

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Lucky if tent is for a fortnight with me :) Atb

@Welshrugbyfan101 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you out Ray. Life and age are pulling me in near the fire more and more. Watching your film has inspired me to get out again. I miss it. Thanks.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate and I know what you mean. Finding it a struggle and needing to dig deep at times to get out myself. Atb

@patrickelliott5858 Жыл бұрын

Great too see you out and about Ray, always enjoy your videos.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Patrick, Atb.

@keithmcshane8005 Жыл бұрын

Wow Ray great to see you back missed you videos lately, love the new gear and the views were awesome, looking forward to the next one ATB 👌👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers Keith and thanks for watching. Atb

@callummacinnes3677 Жыл бұрын

Great post Ray, good to see you out.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers Callum and thanks for watching. Atb

@Morten1865 Жыл бұрын

Very good to see you again Ray. Top video.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate, Atb.

@AScotsmanOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Great to see you out and yet another bit of inspiration to get me back out. I too have struggled the last few months to find the time or drive to get out but that scenery and hearing I might not be alone in the feeling has been a boost. I'm with you on the car fixing front and remeber my first few cars all being fettled with by myself... ah the Saxo and Corsa 😂 Great video as always and I hope you get more trips out this year.

@noelmcgillion9503 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back at it again Ray missed the great videos 👍👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Noel. Atb

@ScottishMountainGoat Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out Ray! Always fancied trying the soulo but the weight and of course, The price always put me off. Maybe I'll find a nugget of gold of the hills one day and be able to get one 😁 Great vid, cheers! Kris.

@brumod67 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Ray ....hopefully more to come 👍🏻

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, atb.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always Ray - missed your videos and great to see you back - catch up soon M

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and speak soon. Atb

@stephenmiller251 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back Ray. Was actually watching your Cape Wrath escapades earlier on today for my morning entertainment commuting on the train 😊

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve, much appreciated. Atb

@dancinbear01 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back out Ray 👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve and thanks for watching. Atb

@Thebluedocful Жыл бұрын

Good to see you again Ray. Hope there’s nothing significantly bad in your life keeping you away from the mountains. I’m camp Soulo - I love it, taken it everywhere, in terrible conditions, in glorious conditions. Never let me down, I love how it’s structured, but it’s definitely a two season job for me - winter and the harsher ends of spring and Autumn. I like having it and something different for the summer. I honestly don’t think it’s for you - just watching you over the years, listening to what you say, getting a feel of what you like. Anyway, at least the resale value is excellent. Take care mate, Simon

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Doing Ok Simon and thanks for watching as always, much appreciated. Atb

@MrCMHUDDY 2 ай бұрын

There's only one criteria that's important when buying a tent... do you want it? You don't have to justify it to anyone else. 😊

@RS.Outdoors 2 ай бұрын

Vert try. Atb

@penman8985 9 ай бұрын

Great video Ray. Superb area, must get up there again soon. Keep the tent definitively. ATB - Simon

@RS.Outdoors 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Simon and thanks for watching. Atb

@garymcc3748 5 ай бұрын

Just discovered the channel - good content, looking forward to working my way through the videos. Thank you.

@philjones3335 Жыл бұрын

Well thank god you're back Ray, normality has resumed. Really good to see you out and about again. Soulo I can't comment on as never owned one, but for me the tent I always wanted and now own is the abisko lite 2, absolutely love it and just can't fault it. I have sold all other tents apart from the lanshan 2 Pro which is now my summer trekking tent and the lite 2 for autumn winter. I personally think I've got all bases covered with these two tents but, as you well know, it's personal preference. Here's hoping you are back from you're working away and going to be making more videos again. Atb 🍻

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Phil, much appreciated. Atb

@TheMwilkin Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back out in the wilds again, ray 😊 Dam wind so annoying lately.

@jandd93 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos ray, thanks for sharing

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith, Atb

@user-pw8hd4bu2u Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Ray, glad to see your back again doing your vlogging and returning to the hills!! Hopefully you have kept your MSR access 2 tent as a back up, much better tent! Great video all round!

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@bimazivanovic4784 Жыл бұрын

Tbh the Access is absolute crap of a tent. Very expressive for what it is. It is ultralight,that for sure and i can see the appeal pf the low weight. However it is and inner first pitch, which i would never call a true 4 season tent. They also say on the website that it is made for use below tree line. I have also seen footage of it set up properly,guyied out as well and was still flattened by the wind. No point in weight savings if the tent will be hitting your face. I think the weight of the Soulo is worth the safety it brings you as well as that it will not collapse on you(if set up properly).

@stephenlawrence8991 Жыл бұрын

Good see back mate thanks

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@LundysWildcampBushcraft Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back out Ray it's a killer when you haven't been out on the hill's for a while but I'm sure you will soon be back to normal after a few camp's I got a hexpeak only used it in the woods but looking forward to hitting the cheviot hills for a few camp's atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate and hope you have some great adventures with your hexpeak, Atb.

@johncooper3171 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray great to see you back. Fantastic video as usual. The tent⛺️ buy once cry once I think you would regret selling it. They are hard to get hold of. Cheers Jc👍🏻

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate, Atb.

@steveoutdoors6522 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you out 👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve. Atb

@thecampingastronomer8554 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back out Ray, another interesting video. I bought the Soulo at the end of summer last year and have used it 5-6 times. I am intending to use it for all but mid summer, so it will be interesting to see how it fares. I love my MSR Elixir 1tent, and think I will rationalise my collection to just those 2. I was interested to hear your new mat was a wide one, and fits in the Soulo OK. I want a wider mat, but wasn't sure it would fit.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate. Cant do without a wide mat myself and does make a big diffrence to comfort levels. Atb

@tonydunn4684 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out Ray, missed the dulcet tones 🙌🏻

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

:) Thanks Tony. Atb

@DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Ray and great to see you back out again. You certainly picked a beautiful evening, albeit a tad windy. Hopefully this will be the first of many videos over the summer! 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Dave and do hope to get out a bit more this year, Atb.

@alanhunter2051 Жыл бұрын

I love my Soulo. I tend not to camp in the height of summer. I have the older xtherm and I tend to use a much lighter bag with it as the heat from below more than makes up for it. Good to see you back out.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan, Atb.

@user-bt2od3yw1b Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the channel mate, hope to see more uploads soon :)

@AndyWardle Жыл бұрын

Keep it mate. Up on Cairngorm in December I was so thankful for mine. It was crazy weather up there. Tent wasn’t fully pegged but it never budged. You never ken when you might need that “bit extra” especially in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Good to see you “back out” Ray. Atb 👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate and hope you get out yourself lots this year :) Atb.

@jakeyoutdoors2588 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The weight and pack size have always put me off the Soulo, but I prefer multi-day hikes. If you are doing lots of summit camping, probably makes sense to keep it as a winter option.

@Earlofmar1 Жыл бұрын

glad to see you back out there Ray. I thought about selling my Soulo this year, but after I took it out for a couple of nights, I changed my mind. Such a quality tent, easy to put up, but more importantly I feel I deserve something as good as this after years of making do in cheaper tents. However, I do draw the line at some things: I've never had a high end Thermarest pad because of the cost. I'll stick with my Sea to Summit.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate and the S2S is a great mat and owned many, Atb.

@garydumbauld4212 5 ай бұрын

I have had a Hilleberg Soulo for three years, and had it out about 25 times in all four seasons, lots of snow and blow-the only tent I’ve had that I liked as well is a private company hand made expedition mountaineering tent I had made for me in 1966. Wonderful tent, almost five times the weight of the Soulo. Big fan of the Soulo. My camping has always been at altitudes of 12,000 to 14,000 feet here in Colorado. Would I buy the Soulo again-yes, definitely.

@RS.Outdoors 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff and thanks for sharing. Atb

@mariusamdalhaugen6384 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, Ray! Had the Soulo myself for a few years. Absolutely loved it. However, needed some more space + ventilation for winter wild camping, so sold it and bought a used Allak 2 instead. Great tent, but I have to admit that I miss the simplicity of the Soulo. 🙂 All the best, Marius.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Marius, much appreciated. Atb.

@rumbalala Жыл бұрын

Great to see another video Ray 😊 Absolutely beautiful. You talk sense about cost/usage re the Soulo - Hilleberg tents are such an outlay, you need to justify it or it’s a waste.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Neil, Atb.

@DS-ej6du Жыл бұрын

Great to see the video, looked like a great wee adventure. I love gear, but entirely agree with you. I’m finding it very difficult to justify new purchases given the way prices are going. All the best 👍🏻

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@lomino6478 Жыл бұрын

Stunning scenery, good to see you back out. Never had a soulo ...very expensive, too small for the weight, but when it hits the fan it'll probably look after you better than pretty much anything. My compromise for bad winter weather is an abisko lite 2, bit lighter, bit cheaper, more spacious and can tolerate high winds.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Do like the look of the Abisko and many thanks for watching, Atb.

@lomino6478 Жыл бұрын

@@RS.Outdoors yes I do, a tad over 2 kg, loads of space for me and the dog, high enough to sit up in, low enough for wind to pass over. Strong, well made , good featured tent 👍

@scotsnomad7395 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out there Ray, enjoyed the scenery. Not sure the Soulo is for you, but it is bomber tent. Thanks for the mod tip for the corners, I’ll look into that for the Niak as think it would benefit… Thank again Ray, ATB 👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate and might be worth give it a try with your Niak, Atb.

@ootnboots Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out Ray , Meall Mor must be a favourite of yours now . The Soulo , it’s really up to yourself but I wouldn’t part with mine . It’s perfect for summit camping, especially in winter . For backpacking /multi days I’d prefer something lighter , I’ve bought the Doumid for that . .. BTW a perfect night you got mate .. cheers Stevie

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate. Yeh that area is getting a favourite spot and easy to get to summer or winter with nice views, Atb.

@andypugh2000 Жыл бұрын

I'm 55 and fix all 3 of my cars. It is getting harder though as technology moves ahead of my limits. Great video and love the new motor 👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Andy. Yes cars are a pain at times and to be honest I dont think I will be buying anything much newer than this old barge so I can fix it myself, Atb.

@BorneoGirlAdventure Жыл бұрын

Always great 👍🏻👍🏻

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks very much for watching, Atb.

@nickhealy9047 Жыл бұрын

Keep an eye on that breathlessness Ray. I started struggling with the hills and put it down to being 63. My wife got me to see the Doc and it turns out I have half the haemoglobin I should have due to bone marrow cancer. Incurable but a slow grower. I could have another ten years so, a few more wild camps yet. I've had the thermarest xtherm mat down to minus 8 on dartmoor and it's kept me toasty warm. Great video.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Have had some scans recently as have other things playing up myself which I didnt bring up in the video. Hope you keep as well as you can mate and thoughts are with you. Atb

@Northern_Rockhopper Жыл бұрын

I recently had a camp up in Scotland on the Old man of Storr in my soulo. For me solo camping it’s the perfect tent, can take a battering in the weather and not a massive footprint to pitch in tight spots. Love mine. 🏕️

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate, Atb.

@fellrunningguide Жыл бұрын

At least you didn't spend a fortune on your cooking set up. Speedster Stoves - great bits of kit! Also good to see you putting a list of the kit that you actually used in the description rather than just a load of affiliate links. Thanks.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Really enjoy using the Speedster, a nice and simple setup. Much like my tent setup change coming soon. Atb

@fellrunningguide Жыл бұрын

@@RS.Outdoors I'll look out for it.

@northumberlandmountainhopper Жыл бұрын

Welcome back, hopefully some more camping videos, Hilleberg good but far to expensive, even MSR prices are creeping up by a daft amount, Cheers

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate. Atb

@ianmacfarlane9454 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks 👍👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@allancrawford9979 Жыл бұрын

Nice peaceful video Ray looks like you needed it, also good work with the car I wish I had the confidence to tackle such jobs, I remember pulling my 1990s VW polo to pieces and getting it going again but wouldn't want to try fixing my 2016 Skoda Scout. As for the tent I couldn't justify spending that much on a tent for camping a few hours from the car, for light weight trips into the wilderness I'm currently using the Lanshan one, which replaced my old Saunders Jet Packer, usually only plan these trips for good weather so get away with it but even if the tent let me down I would be ok, also do some bad weather camping/fishing trips close to car using fishing bivi very sturdy but they weigh 10kg. Now that you have the tent maybe you should just keep it as you camp often and that is your thing.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Allan. Got the tent more to try out and see what the fuss is about. It is expensive but even so it has its flaws as well. Atb

@iwasapirateonce1639 Жыл бұрын

Good to see another video from you Ray in spectacular scenery. Have you considered modifying your Hexpeak with a 3ful Lanshan T zip inner, seems to be quite a good modification and drops a fair bit of weight, making a very strong light wind resistant tent.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate. Did think about modifying it but getting fed up doing things that the manufacturer should take onboard in my opinion. The Hexpeak has been going for years now with loads of folks offering ideas to improve. Doesnt look like the manufacturer is interested and just sitting on there laurels as they say. Atb

@allylovespendulum Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, good to see you back on KZfaq and nice to see your Volvo feature! Might catch you at a VOS meet one day? Defo sounds like you need to sell the soulo and go back to the MLD mate. The fact you miss it is telling so you should go back to one of those and leave it at that. Maybe a trailstar for the summer months too? Keep well!

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching and on side note have been to the last two VOS meetings ;) Atb.

@swissarmyfan Жыл бұрын

Great vid, good to see you out. Get rid of it, for the money you really should love it! Find another tent you’re not sure about for half the price!!

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate, Atb.

@samhill3496 Жыл бұрын

Good vid, enjoyed. Good review of the pad, may do one myself or a Big Agnes. I've used the old Thermarest 2 inch x30 for years, maybe 30. The Hilleberg I would hold on to. It took me quite awhile to get one in USA. Scarce as hen's teeth. I have a green Black Label. Heavy winds 60 mph plus stable heavy snow and rain, all good. Made by people you can meet and see. Not china. Great quality and wil be hard to replace with anything even close to being comparable. Next time, be safe

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@andrewbrown6435 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, I also use a Soulo and find it to be bomb proof like a Volvo V70. by far the easiest tent I've put up in strong winds with being able to guild out half erected. cut off the zip handles and fit cordage will stop any rattling in high winds... I've a friend with a 15 year old Akto still going strong, so it's not expensive in comparison..

@pete7872 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out and about. No need for a tent that expensive it is overkill for Scotland unless you are the type who goes out midwinter without checking a weather forecast. Especially when you have that car to sleep in if it gets nasty. Lightweight multiday hikes for me, so never aspired to something so heavy.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@BorderRambler Жыл бұрын

A great tent Ray , but overkill unless in deep winter . Too heavy imo for day to day use , should have kept the duomid 😂 atb Dave

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeh tell me about it. Worst decision I have made in my outdoor career parting with the Duomid, lol ;) Atb

@dougieranger Жыл бұрын

I’d keep your Soulo Ray. I sold my Soulo RL in 2015 and regretted it for ages. So much so that I ended up buying the Soulo BL which I love, sure it’s heavy but it’s not intended to be an ultralight tent, it’s there to be a bombproof mountain shelter and it excels at that. New whip looks immaculate mate. 👍🏼

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dougie and many thanks for watching, Atb.

@stigfloberghagenphotography 9 ай бұрын

Nice. I went for the Unna 🙂👍

@RS.Outdoors 8 ай бұрын

Nice 👍 Atb

@MrSilver261 7 ай бұрын

love the tent its like a Rolex very expensive although the Rolex increases in value with age ! great video thanks for sharing

@RS.Outdoors 7 ай бұрын

Thats for sure. Thanks for watching. Atb

@alanmacmillan6957 10 ай бұрын

great views. I liked my Volvo XC70 and now xc90; cracking cars. its a throwaway culture now sadly. that hille is a great tent its just a question of it costing the thick end of a bag of sand. nature hike do sort of copies of the Hilleberg alto and Soulo but maybe a bit lacking in strength in extreme weather although for most scenarios probably ok.

@fraserconnell21 Жыл бұрын

Ray, your right about how folk used to work on their own car back then! Still try to keep my hand in. I remember my dad setting the points and timing with a strobe light,helping dad bleeding the brakes. I pressed the brake pedal on and off 😊. Spose now days cars rely so much on electrics, computers etc that it doesn't encourage home mechanicing 😆. Great to see you back out filming etc and I got the soulo in red,for stealthy camping... not. All the best pal, Fraser👍 P.s. if you can,keep the soulo. Mine stepped up this winter when I went out wild camping with a dodgy weather forecast 😳. Its the normal red label one but it gives me options, like shifting pitch when the wind shifted. I know other geo tents can be picked up and moved but the soulo seems more robust than any tent I've had before....

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fraser. You made me luagh when you mentioned the strobe. Remeber trying to get some Tipex on the small timing mark pulley many a time. Atb

@BoredManOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Good to see you got your mojo back Ray.. I'll keep an eye out for ya... Sell the tent and buy more stuff... I didn't get on with the thermorest Ray.. found it hard.. I do however love my Big Agnes... I'm shifting a few bits on this year. May even try a zip mod on the Hexpeak.. 😎😎😎

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate. Do have the Big Agnes as well and think it is a great tent. Like with the Soulo I had to try that and the Thermarest as I had never used them and everybody raves about them. However I think I may have a different take on them now :) Mojo slighly back shall we say. Atb

@BoredManOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@RS.Outdoors you're a good man .. 🤜🤛

@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 Жыл бұрын

It’s always the last peg which finds the hidden rock. My old Duomid came with just panel centre guy lines so I was worried but having some adjustment in the corner pegging points has worked so far. That makes me think your modification will be successful.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Wish I still had my Duomid. Atb

@Perthshire Жыл бұрын

Excellent choice with a V70. I have had five of them over the years. Never had serious issues with any of them. Now on a V90. :-)

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching E_Mac, much appreciated. Did look at the new V60 Cross Country and stunning looking car in my opinion. Atb

@gavinhalm3016 Жыл бұрын

I love my Soulo. It is a bit heavy on the Alpine tent side of things, but it's indestructible. Since I use it not only for above tree line but also for high wind camping in places like the Channel Islands (off of California USA), it's a keeper in the "extreme" 4-season 1P category for me. The only real competition for this tent might be (1) the SlingFin CrossBow 2 (USA company), at about 1 LB lighter, and (2) the Samaya Assault2 8K (French), at about 2 LBS lighter and made out of DCF material (and just as stupid expensive as the Hille), but they have their own design drawbacks. Cheers!

@1adamuk Жыл бұрын

Good video. I think like you say, Soulos are just so expensive and quite heavy that if you're not using it to it's potential then all it really provides is confidence. Personally, I wish I'd just bought an MLD Solomid XL + 3F UL inner at the start of my tent journey. Good enough and light enough for pretty much all my use cases. Would have saved a lot of money and messing around.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yeh my Duomid was great and sold it for silly reason. Atb

@stu7371 9 ай бұрын

Seriously considering buying one myself . Fed up of buying and selling tents chasing the ‘perfect’ setup that doesn’t exist. I have a hexpeak v4 with a Lansan 1 four season T zip inner that I use when the forecast is decent ish and would use the Soulo when the weather might be a bit dodgy. I think these two would cover all bases. Agree that they are not cheap but when you consider that the new mat you have retail at the thick end of 300 quid it kind of puts it into perspective.

@davidcressey Жыл бұрын

I have just bought the Zpacks Duplex Zip.... its essentially the lanshan 2 pro in dyneema at 600gms..... nearly perfect for me. Im using it on the Cape Wrath Trail in May

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching. That tent sounds intersting and hope it serves you well. Have agreat time on the CWT it is an amazing adventure, Atb.

@RaP22 11 ай бұрын

Hi Ray. Is that the back label or red? I’m going for red label as I think the black label is overkill for uk weather. Glad you are back posting videos. 😊

@RS.Outdoors 10 ай бұрын

That was the Red Label and more than enough for 99% of folks camping in UK. Atb

@CragScrambler 10 ай бұрын

I live in the lakes and wouldnt use anything else in bad weather tbh, and it dosent seem like the weathers getting any better these days, worse in fact. I have the Black version and while its heavy for the size its bullet proof especially if youre caught out.

@frooster1186 Жыл бұрын

Good to see a Renagsde Scot vid apper for a change😊 My view on the Soulo is great tent and if it were a two man at that weight I'd be sold , but it isn't.... overkill for Scotland.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Frooster much apppreciated, Atb.

@gracegenders Жыл бұрын

Great numberplate Ray 😂❤

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, and did wonder when somebody would notice :) Atb.

@UnkemptBushell Жыл бұрын

Good to see you out again, Ray. I can't stomach the price tag of a Hilleberg myself, though I'm sure it's worth it for someone who gets out as much as you, especially with the Scottish weather. Do you still have your MSR Access?

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Callum. Sold the MSR while ago now as I can only really afford to have one tent at a time to try. So have to sell one to try one. But due to prices that idea is going oout the window :) Atb

@mjpni2000 Жыл бұрын

Has to stay Ray . Ive a Soulo - it gives you absolute confidence in tough conditions and cofidence to go i nto calendging conditions 👍

@Sparky-ov1ot 11 ай бұрын

Ye sound the same as me, I gurn about the expense but still buy it, and never use it for what it's made for, I do sometimes long for the auld 2 man army canvas bivi I had when I was a boy, I'm 64 now and know I could never hack going back to the old school stuff but who knows like you say, and my da used to say the world's gone mad! All the best.

@martinrose7728 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin much appreciated. Atb

@martinrose7728 Жыл бұрын

No worries Ray, I didn't realise until today that you could send a little something that way, it all helps.

@thewestonfront Жыл бұрын

I would consider the Soulo a 'luxury' item. It has niche applications at which it excels but outside of that niche other tents can be lighter and / or cheaper. But does life have to be something that is based solely on financial optimisation? Life without some small luxuries is not being lived to the full. I bought one second hand and only use it for 2-4 nights a year when the weather demands it, truly that is an extravagance. However as I look forward to my second trip to the Cairngorms later this year I'm glad I have a Soulo to take with me as it will stand up to stronger winds than anything else and will allow me to camp at altitude in safety and comfort. Last time I was there I had to change my plans as I only had a three season single hoop tent - this year I stand a much better chance of beating my camping altitude record!

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments much appreciated. Atb

@Shewie01 Жыл бұрын

Keep the Soulo for winter and buy a new silpoly Duomid for the rest of the year

@dylanwynroberts Жыл бұрын

I have a Soulo as well - its an older model and I agree that the cost today is ridiculous!! I like it for mountain top and winter camping, and agree its overkill for summer backpacking.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Dylan, much appreciated, Atb.

@septicwhelk3654 Жыл бұрын

I do the corner loop thingys on all my tents including the allak , hear in wales you can never get a peg in exactly where you want .my mate contacted Spendyberg with the suggestion that a thousand pound tent should come with adjustable pegouts ! They very politely told him to piss off . The top hat rain cover SEAMS like a good idea till you get rain AND high wind ? The wet drives up under the top hat and in to the vents , yah wining , er no ! I now have a nallo 2 , i love it !

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@WalkWithWallace Жыл бұрын

Good solid tents, but they are overkill for most of us unless you go out in all seasons and weather. Bit too heavy for backpacking imho. Anyways good to see you out mate and the big Volvo looking good. 👍🏼 😎

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeh you are right. But as an outdoor channel I thought I would try one and see what the fuss was about. Great well made tent and storm proof, but..... Atb

@WalkWithWallace Жыл бұрын

@@RS.Outdoors yeah why not, easily hold their value too.

@nasilamak2201 Жыл бұрын

One thing is for sure. That tent will help save your life.

@northernswedenstories1028 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you with the state of the outdoors market these days. It's bonkers. At some point you just get fed up with all the choices and changes and the next "big thing". Most of these changes really are just incremental.. I'm similar to yourself, have the soulo and the v4a (with Ali express inner), as well as a Trailstar. I think I'll get rid of the v4a simply because it still uses a PU backed silnylon which is much weaker, but on the tipi I'll admit this likely won't be much an issue. Unfortunately I don't think just having one tent will ever be enough. Fast and light i always take the Trailstar. If I'm out longer than a few days in the middle of nowhere I take the soulo. Heck, sometimes I've taken both the Soulo and just the Trailstar without the inner (500g) just for chilling in during the evenings before going to bed in the soulo. That combination actually made me consider a simple bivvy setup with the Trailstar, but when the bugs are out and you've got no door on the Trailstar and just a bivvy to protect you from the wee buggers, it's not fun

@missogyny4921 Жыл бұрын

I had a Soulo and currently have a Nammatj 3 GT and a Nallo 2. The Nallo 2 is the same weight as the Soulo but with much more sleeping and vestibule space. I also have a second set of poles for really bad weather. Unless the freestanding feature of the Soulo is important to you, the Nallo is a far better option in my view.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The Nallo 2 does look a great tent and recommended by many. Atb

@andymcc3059 Жыл бұрын

keep it , i have one and its a lifetime tent. i only have 2 tents the soulo for silly scoltand weather and a Tarptent stratospire IL for longer summer camps. many tents will come and go, but i can always depend on my soulo.... its really has saved me in stupid weather...

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Andy and will see what I think in the next few months, Atb.

@neemancallender9092 Жыл бұрын

You go winter camping on the tops in the Highlands Then you have the bombproof tent for those conditions Not the lightest or cheapest but this is the price for security

@watp6528 Жыл бұрын

do the Cape Wrath trail again, your cape wrath trail videos was Awesome ❤👍👍

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching. Do plan to do it again at some point in one go and try and film it a bit better as well. Do also have some other walks planned this year so lets see what happens. Atb.

@craig3401 Жыл бұрын

I think with any camping equipment people need to answer how often and what conditions they want to use it in then if they are out all seasons then the solou and thermarest are good choices yes expensive but good quality with great guarantee's.think I'll have to look at doing that mod with the corners I've found my niak could do with that extra option on the corners

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Craig. Atb

@andystaveley237 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful spot Ray 😊 I love my Duomid up in the hills, so light and packable. Sell the Soulo and buy the latest Duomid XL maybe. I'm interested in trying my hand at some landscape photography, would you mind me asking your thoughts on a good camera to get me going please? All the best , Andy

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Do miss my Dumoid and likely will get one again at some point. As for a camera I would start with your mobile phone. The key thing to learn in photography is composition of images and becuase of that it doesnt matter what camera you have. Start witht hat and them maybe look into gettin g a better camera. On side note another secret photographers dont tell you is editing in software such as Lightroom is critical to getting good looking images. If you seen images that Pro photographers take and what they actually looked like direct out of the camera you would be shocked. All get tweaked in software and thats what makes them look good and stand out. Atb

@andystaveley237 Жыл бұрын

@@RS.Outdoors Thanks very much for the advice Ray. Sage words indeed. Hope you have a good summer over there. Cheers

@ipedros7 Жыл бұрын

An addition on photography advice from @RS Outdoors , learn about the exposure triangle(Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO), histogram, how lenses affect photography and shooting in RAW which gives more amplitude when editing. Modern phones allow to start playing will most of these (select 'pro' modes). Most modern cameras are fantastic and electronic viewfinders will present on screen pretty much what the photo will look like when taken. Still I'd suggest learning the basics well as it'll give you an idea before getting camera out and getting you out of trouble at times. ATB

@andystaveley237 Жыл бұрын

@@ipedros7 Thankyou Pedro for taking the time to offer your advice 😁 That definitely makes sense to me as I do have a basic understanding of the triangle you are talking about. All the best

@TheMadmacs Жыл бұрын

great vibe, keep your heaart light and your head clear, but always bring two lighters.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, atb.

@theferalscots6195 Жыл бұрын

Nice motor, I spend more time under the bonnet of my auld Jag than I do driving it. Have you tried humphing the soulo off a mountain when it's soaking yet? ...jeezuz. I've been using the x mid, great tent with a few wee tweaks.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching mate. Not sure I am sold on the X-Mid and wasnt keen on it from the day it come out. Do see lots of folks rave about them and then a shedload up for sale on Ebay, Atb.

@theferalscots6195 Жыл бұрын

@@RS.Outdoors I just took a punt on it because I can't be arsed watching a shit load of ads to find out what folks think about it, pluses for me so far are weight, two vestibules and it's a doddle to take the inner out in the morning without yer arse hanging oot the door getting drookit. 😊

@artbyashley6613 Жыл бұрын

As a winter tent it's absolutely the dogs B's, but as a solo female overnighter.. it weighs a bloody tonne. Sold mine last year, sticking with my msr for short nights & my ultralight for long multi nights, life is too short to ruin a hike by suffering from weighty packs

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, Atb.

@andystaveley237 Жыл бұрын

Btw, love the old Volvo !

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

So far so good Andy. Atb

@glenroberts7557 Жыл бұрын

4 winter them tents I do spring summer so use an anaris so depends how much winter camping one does I'd just keep it my winter tents an oex cheap job coz winters a rare thing it's 2 big all 4 season tents are 2 bulky imo each 2 there own.

@IndigoBikeTouring Жыл бұрын

i have the naturehike copy and the top flap drives me mad. The slightest bit of wind and it makes a very loud noise . I have had to sew 6 guy lines onto it and peg it out . does the hilliberg have the same problem? Cheers for the video.

@RS.Outdoors Жыл бұрын

yes the top hat section does make a bit of noise. However in this film I didnt pitch it the best either with wind towards the open door. Many thanks for watching, Atb.