There's nothing better than being in your tent, all wrapped up in your sleeping bag with hot food and drink in your belly whilst it freezing and/or blowing a gale outside! Absolutely love it and always get called nuts for loving it 😂
Hi thank you Jasper it was a fantastic night. Cold but not too cold, windy but not too windy. I hope that you can get out raging soon and thank you for having a look through my videos... ATB Tom
Thank you Shamus - Well you know the secret regarding the sound of the stove flaring up!! You also know about the effort required regarding the filming and editing from your own fantastic work evidenced by your still rocketing subscriber numbers. Tom
Tom, grew up down the road (Drumaness) and thought I knew what cold was like....then I seen an Alberta winter at -40. Love your videos, please keep up the great adventures.
Thank you Paul. I think I would like the Alberta winter but maybe not! I Was in Northern Sweden a few years back an -30 and it was great for a holiday! Tom
Looks like a certain kind of fun. I've done some as well with the tent poles collapsing under the wind pressure and popping back up , thankfully. Load up get on my motorcycle and ride. You do really good reviews. Appreciate you efforts and work.
Hey thank you Richie for your positive comments. It means a lot coming from another content creator on TH-cam. It was a great night out and well balanced with a cold temp and wind. Not really too much of a challenge to the tent to be fair. ATB Tom
I’d love to see a video on your camera packing system. As far as what bags you use to keep the elements out. And how you back the kit with your camera equipment.
After watching this and other reviews I placed an order for a Soulo BL. Where I hike it is usually easy to avoid the wind when setting up for the night but we have lots of snow so a sturdy tent has it's place. For summer use I ordered the 200 g lighter Red Label poles for this tent, the tent then coming to a total weight of 2.6 kg. I have a Staika and a Kaitum 3 GT for hikes with my wife, both being around 4 kg, but for solo trips this Soulo is a bit lighter to carry. For some reason the Anjan and other 2 kg'ish models do not look sturdy or feature rich enough for me. Muscles I can train but missing features and comfort in a tent I cannot add.
Hi Reynold, thank you for your comments... Yes thin fabrics just dont have the durability to last the test of time in harsh conditions.... A good shout with the lighter poles here as the guy lines support the poles very well in the first place... The Annan has 20d fabric on the outside and 10d I think on the inner... seriously light and not for me either... Totally agree re the fitness thing and actually keeping your own body weight in order.... ATB Tom
Jolly nice to see those amazing vistas had to pause video half way through though Tom to don my smoking jacket and favourite fez when I saw temps dropping to - 4 came over all chilly myself (actually already had the jacket on !!) looks spectacular bracing stuff keep up the great work stay safe in this winds chief !! All the best
Thank you for your comments Christopher and best SOH on TH-cam! I will be out again soon. The vistas were good, the conditions amazing and the tent awesome if you like red tents.... Missed the stone walls, and too cold for camels!! Tom
Watching this again and now I notice your editing skills more Tom. The added wind sound you mentioned in your other video I now recognise. You sneaky you haha Well done 👍🏽
Hey Rob thanks for watching. I try to add interest in the vide with various editing features provided they fit of course.. Its tough filming in conditions like these as harder to do multiple takes when what you want to say doesn't come out as you want it.. Hey I am currently soaking up the sun in Tenerife ha ha sufer the cold.. ATB Tom
Hey Tom, new subscriber here! I love your style of filming, and I notice a few similarities to my own style. I just bought the Hilleberg Soulo (tough to get here in Canada!) and I'm very excited to take it winter camping once things freeze up here. Your review that you did on the Soulo was by far the most informative and detailed I've seen, and you helped me with the decision process. Thanks for putting all the work you do into your films, they are truly works of art. Cheers! Pete, OFQ.
Hi Pete - Thank you for your very kind comments. Looking forward to seeing your Soulo in action (hope its RED) They love freezing conditions ha ha. Going to have a look at your work shortly as you definitely have more than a few videos that I like the look of... Did I spot a Canon camera though? Hope it freezes there real soon. Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 well my Soulo is sand but I've got a red Allak 3 in the mail👍 Good eye spotting the Canon, I'm a Panasonic guy now though (I believe you're a Sony user, they are excellent cameras!). I'm an amateur with the camera at best but learning more everyday, and gaining inspiration from folks like you 🍻
Do you have a camera man, or are ye solo. Well Done...great place to meditate on Gods Word,pray and seek salvation in Jesus Christ. Keep it Up , we are suppose to live outdoors in nature.
Hi Swami thank you for another great comment once again.. No camera man here just me and a heavy full frame camera and tripod... This was a great trip and harsh conditions but not too bad really. Had a comfortable night and lo e putting the tent up in the dark as not too many other videos show you that.. ATB once again . Tom
Hi Craig, thank you. I see you have an Akto too. I recently got one but haven't had it out yet due to lockdown. Good luck on finding a Soulo so get your email alerts going ... ATB Tom
Hi Bryan. My sleeping bad is a Rab Alpine 600. Similar to the current Neutrino 600 I think. 600grammes of 800 cuin down...ATB and appreciate your comments. Do you own a Hilleberg yourself?
Great video mate, really nice to see you using your tents in conditions they were designed for, I just bought a soulo so I can go storm camping in it.. all the best mate - Damian (New sub too)
Brilliant video Tom, your pictures on Instagram were also fantastic. I'll take the frost over the rain any day 👍🏻 Hoping for a bit of snow over Christmas for a camp 🤞 Adam
Hi Adam - Thank you for your comments. Are you getting out camping much? Appreciate your kind words. I am watching that forecast for snow and when it happens I,ll be there. Tom
When is your country's restrictions lifting for camping? Question is there enough head room for a person 6foot2 would your head be hitting the inside of the hillberg soulo tent? Many thanks Sir
Thank you for your comments. I am 6foot1 and have no probs sitting up in the middle of the tent and that's also on a Thermarest NeoAir. I can function and organise my gear with no difficulty. It has great volume for a one person tent. I also have a Hilleberg Akto and my next video will concentrate on the internal space for both tents, demonstrating exactly how much inner and vestibule space is available. I will also show the height of the tents at different points. ATB Tom
Hi, thank you for your comments. Great to see a challenge here as if more people challenged those who are breaking the rules we would be in a better place here in the UK. There were no overnight restrictions in the location and at the time this was filmed. I also checked with the local mountain rescue team at the time and as long as the individuals going into the hills were doing activities appropriate to their experience they they were ok with it. Subscribed to your channel. All the best Tom
Nice to know I am not the only one to get out of breath carrying the Soulo up hill. Nice vid. Makes me want to get out as soon as I can,( restrictions here in Scotland). Do you use earplugs at night in those winds?
Go for it and get out when you can. Sometimes its an effort but always worth it. Scotland is world class for this type of thing, I have been many many (but never too many) times. Hope to make it over Feb or March. No ear plugs I have got used to it. Tom
Is there any other 1 man tents u recommend ? I feel tents need to be able to take high winds, trying to get a hilleberg soulo but no avail, I seen the v25 can't take high winds , what you think of the Vango F10 2 man tent? Again quality camping video, where abouts on mournes was that?
Hi I take it you mean the F10 Mountain 2 tent? Fully geodesic so should be strong. I have looked at them a couple of times. The fabric selection and weights are about right as is the actual tent weight. You are looking at a big range of tents from 1 to 3 man!! As an alternative to the Soulo consider an Akto. As alternatives to the Vango consider more premium products such as North Face MTN25 or Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 or Hilleberg Nammatj 2. These will also hold their value better and are more expedition tested. I have good personal experience with all of these recommendations but there are many more opinions out there too. I hope this helps. Get in touch again if you need any more detail or another product comes to mind. I have also worked in the outdoor retail industry and have experience of other brands too. All the best Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 I’m looking at more of one man tents nordik ,vango one man they are bit flimsy unless it’s f10. Would u ever try a budget tent on a mountain or it too risky/?
@@iasonioannes7884 If it was me, I would rather wait and go for the Hilleberg Soulo. I have the Soulo myself, and it’s a bomber tent. It can take just about anything, and gives peace of mind in a challenging situation. The Soulo has been used in the Himalayas on expeditions, and that says something. Personally I would never trust a budget tent in adverse conditions. There are of course a lot of great tents out there, but finding the right one can be tricky and expensive. I live in Norway. And just like people in the UK, I’ve been out in bad weather before. The Hilleberg Soulo is tried and tested, and I wouldn’t trust my life with anything of lesser quality.
Hi, thank you for your opinion and we all have different ones... At least this is constructive criticism thank you. You see this is an adventure channel about testing outdoor gear in harsh conditions. The winds were only 40mph max and that actually is well within the limits of this tent. I am extremely familiar with this location and enjoy a bit of a challenge provided the risks are well managed. There are a number of Hilleberg tent owners who spend big money on their tents (which are designed for harsh conditions) and never use them to this function. This is to me is foolish but that just shows the difference in opinion of different people... ATVB Tom
There's nothing better than being in your tent, all wrapped up in your sleeping bag with hot food and drink in your belly whilst it freezing and/or blowing a gale outside! Absolutely love it and always get called nuts for loving it 😂
Thank you... That's exactly what it's all about. Being very comfortable inside when it's mad outside. ATB Tom
Such a beautiful shots you made, Tom! A lovely way to spend the night. Makes me want to go out again too.
Hi thank you Jasper it was a fantastic night. Cold but not too cold, windy but not too windy. I hope that you can get out raging soon and thank you for having a look through my videos... ATB Tom
i know it's pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good site to stream new series online?
Super job as usual Tom. Tent performed well in those conditions! Editing top notch
Thanks again Micheal - We have the same head torch ha ha. It bailed me out a bit as my main one was causing terrible light flicker on the camera!! Tom
Your life is at stake in those conditions. You made a good choice to trust a Hilleberg. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Max. Yes I have had many many (but not too many) tents and at the moment this is the one that I prefer. Tom
Thanks for sharing your trip Tom.Always enjoyable to watch.looking forward to bring my soulo on its first winter overnighter.
Hi Joe thank you for your comments - Get it out before it wastes away - They don't last too long in storage ha ha Tom
Thank you, Tom. Lovely scenery, perfectly videoed 👍 The sound was great, your stove sounded brutal when it fired up 👍😊🐶
Thank you Shamus - Well you know the secret regarding the sound of the stove flaring up!! You also know about the effort required regarding the filming and editing from your own fantastic work evidenced by your still rocketing subscriber numbers. Tom
Tom, grew up down the road (Drumaness) and thought I knew what cold was like....then I seen an Alberta winter at -40. Love your videos, please keep up the great adventures.
Thank you Paul. I think I would like the Alberta winter but maybe not! I Was in Northern Sweden a few years back an -30 and it was great for a holiday! Tom
Looks like a certain kind of fun. I've done some as well with the tent poles collapsing under the wind pressure and popping back up , thankfully. Load up get on my motorcycle and ride. You do really good reviews. Appreciate you efforts and work.
Hi Sam, thank you for watching and commenting on a number of my reviews... Great to hear that you are pushing your tents as most dont..... ATB Tom
Loved this Tom - what an incredible night out and a perfect demonstration of what the Soulo is capable of! Thanks for sharing matey, got my sub!
Hey thank you Richie for your positive comments. It means a lot coming from another content creator on TH-cam. It was a great night out and well balanced with a cold temp and wind. Not really too much of a challenge to the tent to be fair. ATB Tom
Nice one Tom , perfect weather for the Soulo ..cheers Stevie
It sure is Stevie. Fancy an AKTO too. Hole you are well. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Aye the Akto is a good tent as well i have one but its not been out for a couple of years ..Happy new year mate ..atb Stevie
I’d love to see a video on your camera packing system. As far as what bags you use to keep the elements out. And how you back the kit with your camera equipment.
Hi thank you for your comments. That is definitely a video I will consider in the not to distant future. ATB Tom
Great adventure Tom. Thanks for taking us along for the ride and explaining things as they happened. Look forward to your next wild camp. 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it Barry Looking forward to seeing your next one too.. All the best Tom
Morning scene looked beautiful with the frost :-D
It sure was and at least it cleared up a bit. Thank you for your comments. Tom
This channel is superb, cheers Tom. Longer videos please? :)
Thank you very much... Yes I will do my best to bring extra interest and length. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Always a good thing, right? Wanting more :) Thanks again.
After watching this and other reviews I placed an order for a Soulo BL. Where I hike it is usually easy to avoid the wind when setting up for the night but we have lots of snow so a sturdy tent has it's place.
For summer use I ordered the 200 g lighter Red Label poles for this tent, the tent then coming to a total weight of 2.6 kg.
I have a Staika and a Kaitum 3 GT for hikes with my wife, both being around 4 kg, but for solo trips this Soulo is a bit lighter to carry. For some reason the Anjan and other 2 kg'ish models do not look sturdy or feature rich enough for me. Muscles I can train but missing features and comfort in a tent I cannot add.
Hi Reynold, thank you for your comments... Yes thin fabrics just dont have the durability to last the test of time in harsh conditions.... A good shout with the lighter poles here as the guy lines support the poles very well in the first place... The Annan has 20d fabric on the outside and 10d I think on the inner... seriously light and not for me either... Totally agree re the fitness thing and actually keeping your own body weight in order.... ATB Tom
Excellent
It's an older video but it was a great camp.. Thank you for the comment.. best wishes Tom
Jolly nice to see those amazing vistas had to pause video half way through though Tom to don my smoking jacket and favourite fez when I saw temps dropping to - 4 came over all chilly myself (actually already had the jacket on !!) looks spectacular bracing stuff keep up the great work stay safe in this winds chief !! All the best
Thank you for your comments Christopher and best SOH on TH-cam! I will be out again soon. The vistas were good, the conditions amazing and the tent awesome if you like red tents.... Missed the stone walls, and too cold for camels!! Tom
Great video and wild camp spot Tom. Soulo is a real strong tent. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you. Thanks Steve
Hi Steve, thank you very much. I love the Soulo too but also miss my old Nammatj.. Subbed back. Tom
Yes I like the Nammatj 2. I use both the Soulo and Nammatj 2 and love them. Thanks for the sub Tom.
Watching this again and now I notice your editing skills more Tom. The added wind sound you mentioned in your other video I now recognise. You sneaky you haha
Well done 👍🏽
Hey Rob thanks for watching. I try to add interest in the vide with various editing features provided they fit of course.. Its tough filming in conditions like these as harder to do multiple takes when what you want to say doesn't come out as you want it.. Hey I am currently soaking up the sun in Tenerife ha ha sufer the cold.. ATB Tom
Kickass!
Thank you I hope that you enjoyed the video. ATB Tom
Great job Tom! Tent looked like it took the morning wind really well. Cheers 👍🏻
Thank you Stuart for your comments - I look forward to seeing you getting the tent out again too. Tom
Great winter camp video! Enjoyed it a lot. Subscribed👍
Thanks for the sub and positive feedback. ATB Tom
Hey Tom, new subscriber here! I love your style of filming, and I notice a few similarities to my own style. I just bought the Hilleberg Soulo (tough to get here in Canada!) and I'm very excited to take it winter camping once things freeze up here. Your review that you did on the Soulo was by far the most informative and detailed I've seen, and you helped me with the decision process. Thanks for putting all the work you do into your films, they are truly works of art. Cheers! Pete, OFQ.
Hi Pete - Thank you for your very kind comments. Looking forward to seeing your Soulo in action (hope its RED) They love freezing conditions ha ha. Going to have a look at your work shortly as you definitely have more than a few videos that I like the look of... Did I spot a Canon camera though? Hope it freezes there real soon. Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 well my Soulo is sand but I've got a red Allak 3 in the mail👍 Good eye spotting the Canon, I'm a Panasonic guy now though (I believe you're a Sony user, they are excellent cameras!). I'm an amateur with the camera at best but learning more everyday, and gaining inspiration from folks like you 🍻
Do you have a camera man, or are ye solo. Well Done...great place to meditate on Gods Word,pray and seek salvation in Jesus Christ. Keep it Up , we are suppose to live outdoors in nature.
Hi Swami thank you for another great comment once again.. No camera man here just me and a heavy full frame camera and tripod... This was a great trip and harsh conditions but not too bad really. Had a comfortable night and lo e putting the tent up in the dark as not too many other videos show you that.. ATB once again . Tom
Great stuff Tom👍
Glad you enjoyed it Jim all the best and appreciate your comments... Tom
Great video mate. Tent coped well. Looking to purchase a Soulo myself but no stock available anywhere. Enjoyed that pal. Just subbed. ATB. Craig
Hi Craig, thank you. I see you have an Akto too. I recently got one but haven't had it out yet due to lockdown. Good luck on finding a Soulo so get your email alerts going ... ATB Tom
Awesome video Tom just shows how good hilieburg tents are what sleeping bag you use rab pro atb bryan
Hi Bryan. My sleeping bad is a Rab Alpine 600. Similar to the current Neutrino 600 I think. 600grammes of 800 cuin down...ATB and appreciate your comments. Do you own a Hilleberg yourself?
@@TOMHEANEY100 soulo staika akto
Great video mate, really nice to see you using your tents in conditions they were designed for, I just bought a soulo so I can go storm camping in it.. all the best mate - Damian (New sub too)
Hi Damian, thank you very much for your sub and comments. The Soulo is a fantastic tent and you will get some amazing camps in it I am sure... ATB Tom
Brilliant video Tom, your pictures on Instagram were also fantastic. I'll take the frost over the rain any day 👍🏻 Hoping for a bit of snow over Christmas for a camp 🤞 Adam
Hi Adam - Thank you for your comments. Are you getting out camping much? Appreciate your kind words. I am watching that forecast for snow and when it happens I,ll be there. Tom
When is your country's restrictions lifting for camping? Question is there enough head room for a person 6foot2 would your head be hitting the inside of the hillberg soulo tent?
Many thanks
Sir
Thank you for your comments. I am 6foot1 and have no probs sitting up in the middle of the tent and that's also on a Thermarest NeoAir. I can function and organise my gear with no difficulty. It has great volume for a one person tent. I also have a Hilleberg Akto and my next video will concentrate on the internal space for both tents, demonstrating exactly how much inner and vestibule space is available. I will also show the height of the tents at different points. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks for replying, any word when u guys can go camping?
Not sure about when restrictions will be lifted. I hope another month things will be in a better place. Tom
Do your curent restrictions allow for nights away from home??
Hi, thank you for your comments. Great to see a challenge here as if more people challenged those who are breaking the rules we would be in a better place here in the UK. There were no overnight restrictions in the location and at the time this was filmed. I also checked with the local mountain rescue team at the time and as long as the individuals going into the hills were doing activities appropriate to their experience they they were ok with it. Subscribed to your channel. All the best Tom
Thanks Tom. How was it driving the pegs into solid frozen ground??
Hi Peter. No problems at all for the DAC Stakes. The ground just froze overnight so wasn't really too hard at all. All the best Tom
Nice to know I am not the only one to get out of breath carrying the Soulo up hill. Nice vid. Makes me want to get out as soon as I can,( restrictions here in Scotland). Do you use earplugs at night in those winds?
Go for it and get out when you can. Sometimes its an effort but always worth it. Scotland is world class for this type of thing, I have been many many (but never too many) times. Hope to make it over Feb or March. No ear plugs I have got used to it. Tom
Is there any other 1 man tents u recommend ? I feel tents need to be able to take high winds, trying to get a hilleberg soulo but no avail, I seen the v25 can't take high winds , what you think of the Vango F10 2 man tent? Again quality camping video, where abouts on mournes was that?
Hi I take it you mean the F10 Mountain 2 tent? Fully geodesic so should be strong. I have looked at them a couple of times. The fabric selection and weights are about right as is the actual tent weight. You are looking at a big range of tents from 1 to 3 man!! As an alternative to the Soulo consider an Akto. As alternatives to the Vango consider more premium products such as North Face MTN25 or Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 or Hilleberg Nammatj 2. These will also hold their value better and are more expedition tested. I have good personal experience with all of these recommendations but there are many more opinions out there too. I hope this helps. Get in touch again if you need any more detail or another product comes to mind. I have also worked in the outdoor retail industry and have experience of other brands too. All the best Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 I’m looking at more of one man tents nordik ,vango one man they are bit flimsy unless it’s f10. Would u ever try a budget tent on a mountain or it too risky/?
@@iasonioannes7884 If it was me, I would rather wait and go for the Hilleberg Soulo. I have the Soulo myself, and it’s a bomber tent. It can take just about anything, and gives peace of mind in a challenging situation. The Soulo has been used in the Himalayas on expeditions, and that says something. Personally I would never trust a budget tent in adverse conditions. There are of course a lot of great tents out there, but finding the right one can be tricky and expensive. I live in Norway. And just like people in the UK, I’ve been out in bad weather before. The Hilleberg Soulo is tried and tested, and I wouldn’t trust my life with anything of lesser quality.
@@p.richter9592 the soulo makes a lot of noise in the wind, due to the heavy material, probably only flaw I see..
@@iasonioannes7884 Yes, it does make a little noise in heavy winds. But, I’ve slept through stormy weather, and it’s not that bad 😉🇳🇴
I DONT MISS THE ULSTER WEATHER
Weather like this is great - its the wet damp rain like its now been doing all day that I hate... Thank you for your comments Mark
Enjoyed your video
Many thanks for your comments Andy... All the best Tom
This isn't fake at all
Thank you very much. ATB Tom
OK, nice test of tent I guess... did you sleep? who parks it on a ridge in that weather?! foolish.
Hi, thank you for your opinion and we all have different ones... At least this is constructive criticism thank you. You see this is an adventure channel about testing outdoor gear in harsh conditions. The winds were only 40mph max and that actually is well within the limits of this tent. I am extremely familiar with this location and enjoy a bit of a challenge provided the risks are well managed. There are a number of Hilleberg tent owners who spend big money on their tents (which are designed for harsh conditions) and never use them to this function. This is to me is foolish but that just shows the difference in opinion of different people... ATVB Tom