Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => For Sale, Hire, Wanted, User Classifieds, Sale Bargains => Topic started by: Wolf_Larson on November 08, 2012
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I going to buy a Hilleberg Akto, ive got some money saved, trying to get it for under £400. This is a link i found.....................
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bpcl=37643589&biw=1611&bih=956&q=hilleberg+akto&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=2590344309115300027&sa=X&ei=n9CbULXBO8HX0QWIqoHIDw&ved=0CCUQ8wIwAQ#ps-sellers
Can anyone find anything better ??
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Wow!
Looks a nice tent mate, though what has you going for one of those?
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Ive saved some money mate and want a tent ill not change for years and years, also i would love to test it out in real bad weather. That would be a buzz. When i get it, i can say to the GF i spent near £400 on a tent so i HAVE TO USE IT. ;)
I also had a broucher and it had hilleberg tent material on it, i could not rip at all mate.
I think im in love also.............. ::)
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Wow, that's a seriously amazing tent for the cash, there's one going on the german ebay site (use Google translate for english), used but apparently like new, £170 at the moment with 3 days to go and £10 p&p if you're interested, may save a bit of cash for extra goodies:
http://goo.gl/A12Gw
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I going to but a Hilleberg Akto, ive got some money saved, trying to get it for under £400. This is a link i found.....................
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bpcl=37643589&biw=1611&bih=956&q=hilleberg+akto&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=2590344309115300027&sa=X&ei=n9CbULXBO8HX0QWIqoHIDw&ved=0CCUQ8wIwAQ#ps-sellers
Can anyone find anything better ??
You needn't let the kids play in this one?! Lol
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Ive saved some money mate and want a tent ill not change for years and years, also i would love to test it out in real bad weather. That would be a buzz. When i get it, i can say to the GF i spent near £400 on a tent so i HAVE TO USE IT. ;)
When you tell her how much you spent, you'll be living in it. "...and close that door on your way out!" :P
The Akto does seem to be one of the best-rated solo tents for standing up to the elements.
80 mph winds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1iJvk6tKs4)
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lol lads, the kids wont get near it and GF will be TOLD im hilling the hills :P
Thanks yak for that link to e-bay.
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Hi wolf I've had an akto for 5 years now
they're not cheap but well worth the money
I've had mine in quite high winds and rain
in wales also very quick to put up. I got mine
online from the climbers shop and it came
with a free ground sheet protector !
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Nice info dexter, ill be asking for a ground sheet protector. Or it may be extra money :'(
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http://v-g.me.uk/GearTech/GearTech-Equipment-AktoRV.htm
This is a get reveiw on the Hilleberg Akto, in all the reviews i read people also say about the head room and condensation with this tent, the guy that done this review modifed it in some way. I can live with no head room but does all tents not get condensation ??
Regards wolf
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Do i need to get the footprint ?? and what does it do. If i need to get it need to find it cheap for cotsworld to price match.
cheapest ive seen tent for is £345 and i have yet to look for footprint. I will be going in to get in on tuesday all being well.
Thanks NIWILDERS
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I dont need extra weight, so ill pass on the footprint and near £100 for it im not ot keen on. I have been wreking brains looking for a one man ten that is perfect but seems the all have some sort of down side so ill just go for the Hilleberg Akto cotsworld price match so ill get it for £345 then my 10% off so i should get it for just over £300 which is not to bad. Ill be going intoBelfast tomoro to get it but im sure they may have to order it in, so might not get it tomoro and have to wait a phew days.
Thanks wold AKA Dave
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I dunno if they will give you a discount after the price match.
They dont as far as I belive
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Cotswolds in Belfast had an akto pitched upstairs last day I was in!
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I phoned cotsworld just there now, they will match the £345 but want the £10 delivery charge, Ill try talk them out of the delivery charge. I never thought of asking about the 10% off, but i love changing my arm. Thats what the guy also say Spud he has one pitched on the top floor and he also has one in the bag, two all together mate. I had to cover for the brother doing his window job today so did not get in. Im definatley going into cots tommorow after a go to the credit union. Im very happy to get the tent for hopefully a nice price ;-)
Thanks for all the info and help lads
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Hey Wolf, you do know that when you get this tent your gonna have to make it to an NI wild summit camp, see how good she really is!!! ;)
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What summit we talking about everest, i have a hilleberg you know lol
Yeh mate lets test out this life time gaurante ;-)
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I already get discount for 20% in Cotswolds and hopefully 15% more, will find out tomorrow.. If I do get more I will let you know as it will be worth your while..
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How do you get so much discount or is it rude me asking that, i was going to go in about lunch time tomoro. I could hold off if i can save even more money.
Thanks again
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I'm going there myself tomorrow, could meet you there.. PM me your number, which one are you heading to Boucher or City Centre?
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Im going to the one at the city centre, ill PM now thanks Kayagirl
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Hi I am new to this site I'm just wondering
if these summit camps are held in summer
months only or do they go on through the winter ??
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Hi I am new to this site I'm just wondering
if these summit camps are held in summer
months only or do they go on through the winter ??
Generally I would say summit camps do happen more during the summer months,with larger groups attending,although summit camping does go on during the winter,most chose for safer option of pitching their tent in a sheltered Col
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I have to do winter camps in the new tent, it would be rude not to ;-)
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That tent's debut deserves to be on a summit when it is blowing a gale and you haven't the faintest idea what bits go where 8)
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I'am planning a summit camp within the next two weeks,maybe Doan or Meelmore :-\
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lol, it deserves to get it rough as my pocket feels a bit rough so fair is fair. Ill look out for that Mourneman hopefully it will be a bit rough ;-)
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Hi mate had the atko and used it in storms and winter camps and summit camps cudnt fault it i had it for 3years and sold it for 300 well pleased I bought the wild country zephyrs and all joke 2the side stands up every bit as well as the atko for less money
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This will wet your appetite Wolf. The picture is from NI Wild member Simon's blog (http://www.northern-focus.com/blog/the-wandering-photographers-winter-wonderland/).
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Yx9JyJm1S7c/S0zYgDz5cXI/AAAAAAAABjc/fO23XTFIj3Y/s320/Mournes_Jan2010005.jpg)
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Where was he in the tent ???
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Yeh, that looks amazing. Hope we have snow this year
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Where was he in the tent ???
The Mournes, click on where it says blog in my post above.
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Thanks mate, real nice read there ;-)