Hilleberg Soulo vs 60MPH Winds (RECORDED) - Wild Camping On The Limit.....

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Hilleberg Soulo vs 60MPH Winds (RECORDED) - Wild Camping On The Limit.....

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3 жыл бұрын

My Hilleberg Soulo Tent - Standing strong in violent Storm Force Winds - It was so windy that I could barely stand up so I thought it would be some fun measuring the wind speed with my Kestrel 1000 wind meter and the performance of the Hilleberg Soulo. No guessing or estimations, just the facts and then my conclusion - Is the Hilleberg Soulo worth the money and good for these type of conditions?
Oh before I forget - I also discuss performance of the MSR Reactor Stove and time it to boil 1 later of water. Additionally I give some comments on one of Rab's high performance lightweight sleeping bags.
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@andrifsig 3 жыл бұрын

Late to the party but I had to comment. My Soulo kept me warm, dry and safe during a storm which lasted about 30 hours in Iceland. Was on a cycle tour and was trying my best to get to a bus stop to avoid the coming storm but alas had to stop due to the bike braking down in the middle of nowhere. Sought out the best shelter I could find which wasn't much as the landscape is very exposed here. Pitched my tent and got myself as prepared as I could. Wind and rain came blasting and lasted throughout the evening, night and on to the following morning. Which was when I got my first continuous sleep for more than one hour. Was able to cook simple meals, read my book sleep whenever the wind noise wasn't overbearing everything else and was dry, warm and safe throughout the storm. Woke up the morning the storm had passed to the first cars driving by the road where I had made camp. Was a Search and Rescue volunteers (not looking for me as I was perfectly safe and in contact with friends and family) which were bringing some emergency equipment to be able to bring electricity back on to the town I had left almost three days prior. Got a ride from them on their way back as my bike was still broken and I had not been able to fix it properly. All in all I spent 36 hours with the vast majority of that time inside the tent. Only going outside to answer the call of nature, check on the tent and get some water when needed from the river close by. Later on I found out that a nearby weather station recorded wind gusts of over 80mph and the constant wind was 62mph. I dont know the exact force of the wind where I was pitched but I don't think it was far off. Tent came through without any damage and is still providing me with a safe shelter on my bike tours here in Iceland.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for this detailed comment regarding your adventures in Iceland in your Soulo. I really enjoy hearing of this experience. I have been in Iceland and appreciate how windy it can be there and also how long the serious bad weather can last. When a tent protects you in extreme conditions like this you really appreciate it and become very loyal to the brand. 60 to 80 mph winds will destroy 99 percent of tents but not Hilleberg Soulos. I measured 60mph here in this video and I am sure that there were gusts of 70 or 75... The tent took it no problem so was super impressed. The construction, materials and design make such a difference. I hope that you are getting out camping lots. ATB Tom

@derekperkins7343 3 жыл бұрын

What I particularly like about the Soulo is it's gradual method of pitching and de-rigging, from the ground up with everything properly anchored, rather than than slightly apprehensive moment of 'flying' the tent with the last extension of the pole. I know it seems expensive but if you are in exposed spots or camping very remotely for extended periods of time you can't put a price on a safe and quality night's sleep. Another good video. In the conditions I think you did an amazing job with the quality of the video- many thanks.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, thank you for your input. For me too, I place such a high value on being able to pitch the Soulo with a massive grin on my face in challenging conditions. It is just so easy. I have bent poles in all my inner first pitching tents trying to set up or take down the tent. The attention to detail and quality is fantastic. Even down to the Vectran guy line being used in the pole bags which are also made from the high quality and most expensive fabrics, not only the tent.. Yes filming was a challenge for sure but you got to make the effort if you want to try and bring real content to your viewers. ATB and thanks for your comments on my other videos too. Tom

@LatitudesWildernessFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely unbelievable! It's amazing that you were able to accurately document these conditions and show exactly how the Soulo held its own. Enjoyable to watch, the frequency of changing shots is great, it keeps things moving and interesting, and holds onto my attention as a viewer. Cheers Tom🍻

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete, sorry for the late reply sometimes comments on KZfaq get missed! yeah its hard but worth it to film in these conditions. I missed taking a shot showing me with the wind meter in my hand and how horizontal I had to stand bracing against the wind and walking around. I nearly got blown onto the tent ha ha. But we all learn and try to improve what we do and I won't miss a shot like that again and you can see from my most recent upload.... All the best. Tom

@davids9549 2 жыл бұрын

Please accept my Gold Award for assessing windspeed truthfully, and for never using the phrase 'bomber' or 'bombproof' to describe your tent's performance. Subscribed.

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thank you for your comments. Yeah overestimation of wind speeds and people having their tents out in estimated 70mph winds etc winds me up ha ha ... The tent is your shelter and safety is so important in the mountains so you got to select the strongest tent that you are fit to carry if you are going to camp in exposed locations... ATB and thank you for the sub too its honestly appreciated as is the other comment you left me so will get back to you on that too. Tom

@themuss28 3 жыл бұрын

If you want a tent for any conditions this is your tent. Love mine and have a vid on my channel of it in 85mph winds. Great video thanks for sharing

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Thank you for your comments. Yes I have seen your video which was a great inspiration to me and I am sure many others. You and Dave still hold the record for the highest recorded wind speed which was absolutely amazing.. Tom

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention... Good to see you had a MSR Reactor too... Tom

@wittsend541 3 жыл бұрын

Your vid is legendary mate. Not quite as technical as this, but it was your 85MPH footage that convinced me to buy a Soulo.

@florindagonzalez5700 Жыл бұрын

I really, thoroughly enjoy your videos. Highly informative. Testing them in the exact weather we want to know about. And, testing their limits. I appreciate your videos so very much. Thank you for the content. Much love from Texas, US. ❤️

@TOMHEANEY100 Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Florinda, I try to bring real world reviews to KZfaq and testing in the types of conditions equipment is designed for... This was one of my favourite camps and I have a wind test of the Hilleberg Nammatj 2 at the exact same location and wind speeds... Once again thank you for your positive comments and feedback. ATB Tom

@DavidWilliams-tk3dy 3 жыл бұрын

Crikey! I have a Soulo but even I was amazed that it was ok with that wind speed! Great to see videos like this as it will give me even more confidence if I'm ever out in such harsh conditions. I mostly carry far more lightweight shelters (MLD Duomid or Tarptent Stratospire) on most of my trips but got my Soulo for when the weather might be particularly challenging. Thanks for posting this.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David thank you for your comments - To be honest it took me a couple of go s to build up confidence in the tent as it is very noisy in high winds. It is vital that the guy line pegs are totally secure as pole support relies on them. My aim is to bring totally true information and fact to my channel hence the measured wind speed. All the best. Tom

@Stewartmcf80 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Was a great test. I’ve recently got the Allak 2. Taking it out for a summit camp for the first time on Friday. It’s summer conditions so no real test but looking forward to it all the same. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stewart, thank you for commenting and watching of course. This was a good test with true measured wind speed. I wish you all the very best today for a great camp in a great tent, your Allak 2. ATB Tom

@pilgrim3387 3 жыл бұрын

Some tent alright Tom. Great vid thanks for sharing.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes I am in love with this tent especially after this.. There are many great features but the big one for me is the ease of pitching in nigh winds. ATB Tom

@gerrymcveigh 3 жыл бұрын

Tom, definitely looked solid as a rock in those strong winds, as did your camera work 😊 Loved the brief, though cool, shots of the sunset and sunrise and the chat about your gear choices.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gerry, thank you for the compliments. Yeah its hard to video in conditions like this but worth the effort to always have.. Hope you are getting out too.. Tom

@gerrymcveigh 3 жыл бұрын

Tom, always worth the effort 😊

@p.richter9592 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I smiled a bit when I saw you also use the MSR Reactor. Have the Soulo, and the Reactor, and it’s bomber equipment. Love it 😁👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - sure you have got to love your kit... Spend the money and use it to the max. I have had some fun with that reactor. I can't stop smiling myself every single time when it turns red... And as for the Soulo well not much need to be said there either... Really appreciate your comments I just hope that's a Sony camera in your picture. All the best. Tom

@p.richter9592 3 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 It’s not a Sony, but an old Nikon D80 I had several years years ago. Have been thinking of getting a Sony RX100 series when budget allows, but that’s sometime in the future. You do have a lot of nice kit 😉 All the best from Norway 🇳🇴

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

@@p.richter9592 Had some Norrona too...Good luck with the camera. Tom

@amcoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Tom. The wind speed was no problem from the Soulo, they're as strong as houses. It tends to sound a lot worse than it is when you're inside it but when you get out and actually check it, they barely look like they're moving in even the strongest of winds. You're spot on about holding their value, its very important and I said about it too in my review video 👍 Great video again Tom, really well put together and fantastic sound quality.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, thank you. Hard to get the sound perfect in conditions like that. It was so windy that I had to be very careful that I didn't get blown onto the tent itself, although it probably would have survived that too... Tom

@EventyrsorenDenmark 3 жыл бұрын

Really Nice video and Beautiful nature. Great tent,I Got the nallo 2 and ITS also great in wind. Looking foreward for more. ATB Søren 😅🤗😊

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you. I fancy a Nallo 2 as my next tent, possibly the GT.... Denmark has a few good tent manufactures too... Tom

@EventyrsorenDenmark 3 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Hej Tom.Yes Nordisk Tents are great, bur I nerver had one.Always Hilleberg Fjällräven and Helsport. 🤗😅😊

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

@@EventyrsorenDenmark Yeah looked at Nordisk and Nigor tents and Helsport and Fjalraven. Would probably go for a Helsport if it wasn't for Hilleberg..

@ootnboots 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate, i'm a Soulo owner too..great tents ..enjoyed your vid ..subbed ..cheers Stevie

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stevie, Thank you for your comments, more content on the Soulo coming soon... Tom

@Martycycleman Жыл бұрын

More great video Tom

@TOMHEANEY100 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Marty.. Keep at the video s thank you very much . ATB Tom

@BulldogBadger 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate! Enjoyed this one👏😎

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Bullgog.... It was a challenge filming in these conditions.... ATB Tom

@DJReeceRodgers 3 жыл бұрын

Superb Tom 👏🏻

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reece. Once you start the camping you will be hooked. I hope that you are well

@DJReeceRodgers 3 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 I’ll be camping soon. Slowly building my gear up - getting there. I’m good thanks, hope you’re well too. It would be good to get a few of us together and go to the Mournes for the day soon

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

@@DJReeceRodgers yes absolutely

@sam18a 3 жыл бұрын

great test and perfect performance Tom (the tent and you lol)

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I will be out soon again for more videos. Tom

@bimberiman 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Summits are great place to camp. 👍🙂 -Ralph

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ralph. Yes summits are great camping spots but ONLY if you have serious kit to manage the extra challenges... Tom

@bimberiman 3 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Of course. That's why we have Hillebergs :-)

@RosserRuns 3 жыл бұрын

I Just found and subbed. I look forward to supporting your content.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, thank you for your comments. Likewise I just subscribed. Tom

@pleatedskirt18 2 жыл бұрын

In all honesty, it is doing what any half-decent tent should do but, sadly, few seem to. I have a Terra Nova Ultra Quasar which is getting a little long in the tooth... this has persuaded me to look at Hileberg - maybe the Akto. Thanks so much for filming and posting.

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick thank you for watching and commenting. I also had an Ultra Quasar but many years ago. Terra Nova still make great tents but I now prefer outer first pitching. There is a big difference between the Akto and Quasar particularly in interior space. The geodesic structure of the Quasar too makes it much less flappy in winds and more resistant to snow loads than the Akto. The Akto is much lighter with great fabrics and construction but definite trade offs from the Quasar...Lying down space is good but moving around and organising gear is difficult. If you are NOT looking at reducing weight then the Hilleberg Tarra is your closest option. ATB its not an easy choice.. Tom.

@pleatedskirt18 2 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Thanks. I shall look at all the above - one of my remaining local shops has a selection from time to time. Weight isn't the major deciding factor as longer trips are becoming less frequent due to me not liking to leave the dog for too long! Her claws wouldn't be a good idea in a tent... any tent! I can cope with the weight for a night or 2 regardless of the weather, and for longer trips, I can reduce weight elsewhere. Thank you again, and keep up the good work.

@btryan1000 3 жыл бұрын

Alright Tom. Long time sub here. The soulo is the ultimate solo wind slaying machine by all accounts. Good test and video as per usual. ATB Brendan

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brendan - Love your choice of words - Wind Slayer it sure is... Tom

@dee1nut 2 жыл бұрын

coming from sunny old antrim thanks tom....

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Dav for watching and commenting... ATB Tom

@stuart6347 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Tom! Looks a cracking pitch 👍🏻

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you. A nice plateau on the top with a small pond for water..

@stuart6347 3 жыл бұрын

Tom Heaney Adventure haven’t been up Luke’s to be fair! Must give it a go looks a handy camp 👍🏻

@lincolndave1966able 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, you do seem to enjoy torture testing your tents and I love watching the videos of them in some pretty interesting weather. Just think they are going to release a black label verson of this bad boy in 2021. 10 mm poles with double poling an option, upgraded Y pegs and their keron 1800 fabric. It looks a pretty robust beast on paper and it no doubt will be if the red label soulo is anything to go by.

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave thank you for your comments... Yes I do enjoy it and have been out so many times when the weather is so much worse than forecast. The forecast on this evening was 60mph gusts at 750m. I was not even at 400m and the steady wind was nearly 60mph.. thanks why I personally choose the strongest tent I am fit to carry so if I can shed 400g from my body weight I thing I will get the black label and see what I can get the wind speed up too.... Thank you for your comments once again. Tom

@madcat1007 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks for sharing Tom. I have a question regarding guy lines on the Soulo. I note that each pole has two guy lines and yet all videos that I have seen show the demonstrator using just one peg for both lines. I was wondering if offsetting the guy lines slightly by maybe 20 or 30 degrees and using two pegs would give more stability to the poles or less. I am not a physics scientist but if you think about sticking a walking pole into the ground and attaching 4 guy lines to the top, more stability would be given by having the lines 90 degrees apart, rather than having them closer together.

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Madcat another good one... I always just secured the two pole guys to the one peg and found that effective up to 60mph winds.... Again I get what you are saying and think it would work.. It just means extra pegs which all adds to the weight.. Admittedly I will bring extra pegs anyway for harsh conditions.. The walking pole thing will improve the guy angles for the top guy but how do you secure the walking pole.. Its all ok in theory but too complicated for me in really...My red label Soulo took 60mph winds no problem with standard guy ing.. My black label was out in 80mph winds close by and also no problem with the short pole over the top and standard guying.. Hope this helps.. Tom

@madcat1007 2 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Cheers Tom. Thanks for reply.

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

@@madcat1007 welcome

@madcat1007 2 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Thanks Tom. Really appreciate all the tent reviews you have done over the years. So much great advice.

@MrCMHUDDY 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video!! Thank you. Liked and subbed :)

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! really appreciate it. Tom

@petergilbert72 3 жыл бұрын

Although the foot of the Soulo is narrower perhaps the overall shape is such that it doesn’t much matter which direction the wind comes from? I wonder whether tunnel tents are less sturdy if the wind shifts to the side?

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, Yes I totally agree. Certainly inside there is enough room to have your head at either end. Tunnel tents have a reputation for not being as strong side on to the wind but that said most tents suffer from this weakness to some degree... ATB Tom

@adventuresandreams 8 ай бұрын

Hi Tom, after watching your Akto video and chatting about it with you, I decided that the Soulo would be better for me, especially since I love camping in challenging conditions. I just happened to find this review from you, which is great, as always. This tent really seems to be able to take a beating and I will buy it. A generous contribution to my Buy Me A Coffee account makes this possible, thankfully :) Did you get the black or red-label tent? I think you didn't mention it. If you used this tent in the winter, please post some links of your trips. :)

@TOMHEANEY100 8 ай бұрын

Hi Andrea great to hear from you and thank you for the feedback... I will send you some links in my email reply to the one you sent me... I have owned both RL and BL Soulos and despite what I say in some of my videos I prefer the RL. The BL is just too close to the Nammatj 2 in weight and so much smaller and not really any stronger.. This makes it hard to justify... The RL is very strong and if its windy enough for it to fail then honestly you dont really want to be out in those conditions... I will email you shortly and I hope that you are really well.... best wishes Tom

@adventuresandreams 8 ай бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Yeah, I was also looking at the Nallo, which is lighter and has more space. It's a tricky decision for sure. Thanks, Tom :)

@kayasper6081 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and amazing sound quality, especially in those conditions. I own a Hilleberg Unna; would you think it can handle 60 MPH wind as well?

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. That's a tough one to be honest... The Soulo has an extra pole which helps compared to your Unna. But it's a Hilleberg Red Label and if orientated tail into the wind yes I think it would survive..

@AndyWardle 3 жыл бұрын

My mate has an unna. I’ve seen it in 20-30mph winds. My answer regards 60mph wind is... maybe but you’d be worried. And not comfortable. 👍

@kayasper6081 3 жыл бұрын

I think you're both right. The Unna might survive, but one should take care with its set up and it is not the absolute sturdiest model Hilleberg offers. However, so far it has survived all my adventures. Thanks for your sharing your thoughts!

@backpackingireland8624 Жыл бұрын

Can you use it year round or is it a condensation trap Tom ?

@TOMHEANEY100 Жыл бұрын

Hey of course you can use it year round. it's a four season tent but you need to bear this in mind.... 4 season tents need to seal out harsh weather. When you seal out moisture then you also have the potential to seal it in.... I have never had any condensation issues whilst using this tent for years. But I camp where it is frequently windy and condensation is less of an issue. ATB and I hope that this helps.... Tom

@hoostra7202 3 жыл бұрын

That's windforce 10!

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

it sure was windy and a lot worse than forecast... Tom

@svendingestueland9423 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. You might have mentioned it in the video, but was this a Black Label or the «ordinary» Soulo?

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

No you are right. This was the red label before the black was made. Thank you for your comments. ATB Tom

@grandadmiralthrawn9231 3 жыл бұрын

What's the Rab down jacket you're wearing buddy? Looks lovely and warm

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julius, its an old Neutrino Endurance and has lasted me years and is very warm too. ATB Tom

@outdoorsinspiration9284 3 жыл бұрын

Superb Tom. I enjoyed the ‘set up’. The colours and contrast were great 👍 I’ve always wanted a 1L Reactor, in fact I’ve been looking at them this week with my mouse paused if we the ‘add to cart’ - but I can’t bring myself to by one based on weight and bulk - can you nest a 230g canister in it? Well done, and thanks for covering my favourite ‘want / but never owned’ stove 👍

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shamus... Yes you can get a 230g canister in it, fits perfectly. A number of years ago when I was working for an outdoor retailer we were having a staff training night on stoves. We had three from the store and a number of staff brought in their own stoves to share experience with other members of the team. It ended being a six or seven stove shoot out to see whose stove would boil a later of water the fastest. All I will say is that two other staff members purchases a reactor very soon after!!! Tom

@outdoorsinspiration9284 3 жыл бұрын

Tom, thank you 😊 will the whole kit fit in with the 230? If so, it’s a bit of a winner 👍

@p.richter9592 3 жыл бұрын

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 The 1.7 liter Rector pot will house the burner and a 230 gr. gas canister. The 1.0 liter Reactor pot will house the burner and a 110 gr. gas canister. I believe Tom is using the 1.7 liter Reactor pot in the video. I have both. And, it all depends on how much water you need to boil, and/or how much room you have in your pack or how much weight you want to carry. Considering the size of pot you would like to have, remember that if you fill the pot to the brim, it will spill when the water comes to a rolling boil. The MSR Reactor boils water very fast, compared to other burners that will take forever if it’s a little windy. There is a reason why so many people use the Reactor on high altitude expeditions. Also, consider that the Reactor is a radiant burner. It doesn’t create an open flame, it radiates. This in my opinion also makes it better/safer to use as a heater when you’re cold. It’s also quite quiet in use compared to other burners. It’s a great piece of kit. ...... Ok, now I see that you’ve already purchased the Reactor. Discovered you KZfaq channel today 🤣. Oh well, maybe someone else will take advantage of the information 🤪

@wmlnperu 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Please, how tall are you? Would the Soulo work well with a person 1.85 m or taller?

@TOMHEANEY100 3 жыл бұрын

You are in luck... I am 1.86! No worries at all with internal volume/length and I have been used to two person tents. All the best. Tom

@hamshanksproductions7161 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thanks again for your reviews. I'm looking to buy a smaller sturdy tent. But I'm a 6,4 and built like a brick s..t house. Not fat. I'm huge and wonder if the Soulo tent would suit. I dont mind limited space but don't want to feel like I'm in a coffin. Regards

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a tricky one.. The space inside a tent can depend on what you are familiar with or prepared to sacrifice. If the strength and sturdiness are most important then its hard to look past the Soulo. I am 6,1 and definitely don't find it coffin like as the dome shape has good height at both ends. If you use a footprint, under most conditions you have all the space of the vestibule as well and only have to zip up the inner to sleep. The Staika is great option for one person too but you are up to 4kg in weight and its not as strong. The Nammatj 2 is a great compromise as is the Unna (definitely not as strong) and the Jannu. So many choices, I have considered them all. Give Robert a shout from Rob Outdoor Prep. He is 6,4 and has owned a few Hillebergs including the Soulo.... ATB Tom

@hamshanksproductions7161 2 жыл бұрын

@@TOMHEANEY100 Thank you for reply Tom. Yes I'll look at all these options but hope Soulo will suit. I've always generally used good 3 season tents. But I retired early and looking to spend extended time in the wild and want a good 4 season tent. Even for summer use, unless for a short trip with reasonable forecast. I'll let you know how I get on. Regards, Barrie.

@hamshanksproductions7161 2 жыл бұрын

I looked at the Allak which is like a 2 man version of the soulo. Probably better for me. I wonder what your thoughts are? Regards, Barrie

@TOMHEANEY100 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamshanksproductions7161 Hi Barrie. The Allak is a nice tent but definitely not as strong as the Soulo. It just depends on your type of camping. There is a lot of tent volume to be supported by only 3 poles of 9mm. I would say its good for about 50mph winds IMO but any more that that It wouldn't be my choice. A superb tent for all but the harshest conditions... Tom