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FlapJack

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Hilleberg Akto tent test
« on: August 25, 2012 »
Found this little test of the Hilleberg Akto tent.

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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2012 »
impressive, the highest i've recorded on my kestrel was 59mph, and i hid behind the mourne wall at the time as i couldn't stand up  :o  putting a tent up in that weather doesn't bare thinking about, and staying up is amazing  :)
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2012 »
yeah, my Gelert solo would probably be good for toothpicks and handkerchiefs after that wind  ;D
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2012 »
Very impressive - see the shape of the pole even bending between the guy points!

A night for the bivvy to be sure.
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2012 »
Quote from: FlapJack on August 26, 2012
yeah, my Gelert solo would probably be good for toothpicks and handkerchiefs after that wind  ;D

Are these tents any good, FlapJack? There are selling in Portwest in Dundalk for €45euro.

http://www.portwest.ie/0-7389/Tents/GELERT-SOLO-TENT.aspx

 I see them on there own site for £49.99

http://www.gelert.com/products/solo_tent.

I could not imagine that they would stay up in strong winds.
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2012 »
I may have a gerlet solo for sell
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2012 »
I haven't had i chance to test it out the gelert solo yet, am going to avoid bad weather with it.
*** am sure someone will be able to give some better info, maybe lennys tried it out***
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2012 »
Quote from: LennyJ1 on August 29, 2012
I may have a gerlet solo for sell

How Much, LennyJ?
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2012 »
I have one (a Gelert Solo) and have used it a couple of times.  I think they are great. 

Yes they are a small tent but if you are only going to sleep in it what odds?  In fair weather I spent the evening outside the tent.  At the broadest point of the inner I was able to throw some of my gear (spare clothes etc.).  You can stash stuff under the fly on the opposite side to the door, and my rucksack sat happily on its side in the porch just leaning against the inner (I only pulled it in at bed time).  It is a fairly wide rucksack with two side pockets, a narrower one may sit flat.  Getting changed does involve lying on your back and wriggling into a pair of trousers which is quite funny.  They are pretty light at 1500g (with original steel pegs - a chance to lighten here) and pack size is pretty neat.

I think the frustrations may come in bad weather.  If you have to spend an evening 'indoors' then you may miss having some head room to sit up.  You'll have to peel off the wet layers outside and jump in quickly.  The other concern often noted is that the fibreglass poles can become a little brittle if camping in very cold conditions.  In the same vein I would make sure that even in good conditions, to make sure the poles are slotted together fully so as not to put unecessary pressure on the ends of the sections.

Bear in mind this does not boast to be a 4 season tent (nor do most of the tents we all use on the forum).  It is well affordable and for minimal weight and size.  A bonus of the low height of the tent is that it can tuck in to some neat hollows and behind rocks/walls etc. and afford decent protection from the wind.  Bad weather can often be avoided. 

You could say the best tent is the one that gets you out there!  This tent opens that up to everyone.
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2012 »
I've the gelert Mongoose,which allows for a bit more room,they're a pretty good tent & very easy to put up,if you're any way near 6 foot then the Solo is too small for you,i'am only 5'7 but I wanted some kit room as well,I got mine from the the scout shop for £47.00
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Re: Hilleberg Akto tent test
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2012 »
Give me £20 and it's yours. Only been used 3 times which includes once on a windy summit with no problems.
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