Just started to follow your channel and have to say I really enjoy them, I love the Lake District (I call it Gods back Garden), I stay at a Youth Hostel every year but after watching this channel I need to start camping and enjoy the Lakes like it should be - Camping outside - thank you very much for sharing and I will continue to watch out for future episodes. (from a newbie)
Great video. I’m looking at buying the alp kit soloist as we are going to do the adrians wall walk this summer. Would love to see a video where you show what’s in your pack for a three day camping hike as it would be very helpful for my forthcoming trek. Just subscribed. Thanks
Hi Dave really appreciated your viewpoint on these tents and liked your open and honest down to earth presentation. Thank you for taking the time to create and publish this video. I have the Soloist xl and aspire to owning a Hilleberg Soulo too. Im 6ft 3 so it is always a squeeze in these tents.
Many thanks Matthew. The soloist is a great little tent. Soulo is great too but not really necessary most of the time in the UK. It’s also very heavy for a one person tent, especially when carrying into the mountains. ATB - Dave
Good basic review of your personnel experience and makes sound sense to adapt your protection to season & weather conditions, enjoyed your review and stay safe on the hills
Great little video. I just bought the Alpkit soloist xl, comes end of month hopefully. Can't wait to get out in the peaks once lockdowns lifted. I've been using Tarptent scarp2 which I ordered from the US which is bomb proof but its a 2manner and silver ( not great camouflage) ! Anyway, happy camping. 👍
Cheers Andrew. You’re right, I agree. At the end of the day, it’s all a compromise and there’s no one tent that’s perfect for all conditions - ATB Dave
A couple of years ago I was looking at the Alpkit Kangri as I wanted something for winter camping. I'm still considering getting one, although I now have another in my sights, the Husky Extreme Flame 2, complete with snow skirts.
Great video as always Solo 👍😀😁 If I spent that much on a tent the misses would make me live in it🤣🤣 though I agree with this type of thing you tend to get what you pay for👍👍 loved it😁
Just come across this vid Dave. I am looking into the Alpkit soloist . I am a Soulo fan like you but fancy something a bit lighter to do the Pennine way. Also notice that you are not a million miles from me if you can see that Tower from your back garden. I thought your vocal tones sounded very familiar :). Good review, whats your thoughts now after owning it a couple of years ???? Have you used it much ???
Cheers Olan. Love the little soloist. Used it a lot last year. Disadvantage is it’s quite small so not much room for cooking etc inside the tent. I tend to use it when it’s good weather and I can spend most of my time outside of the tent. I’ve got quite a few videos of me using it so might be worth you checking them out. All the best - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks Dave.....i have ordered the Helm compact 2 its only 200 quid and lots more room so i don't have to over think my tent organising situation because of the extra room. The soulo is to me my safe space go to tent when the winds pick up but i just feel that as a 4 season masterpiece it would lend itself to 3 seasons in our uk damp humid climate if it had something in the way of an air vent on the opposite side of the roof vent but in a different place to cater for a flue effect. I am certain it wouldn't add much weight and would improve its performance and comfort level dramatically ....You should put one of those buy me a coffee things on your site Dave just because its so worth watching your vids and when you consider what it costs to watch BBC verbal excrement its so worth it.
Do I spy Darwen Tower in the background?? Nice to see a fellow darwener wild camper. 👍🏼 Got my Soulo back in March, used once and then lockdown hit! Arghhh!
Excellent comparison, can’t beat actually seeing tent and how it goes up. I alway prefer a solid inner with a lose outer, makes for a far better nights sleep, no flapping about. But nightmare to put up in bad weather. I’ve the Alpkit Zhota as a “family” tent and it’s bomb proof (with a footprint).. but let down by poor elastic cord in poles.
Great stuff again Dave, recently bought the hilleberg, mainly going to use instead of my Mountain 25, which has been great over the years. Cheers Dave.
@@TheSoloSummiteer Hi Dave, red, was £800, Taunton leisure, no footprint included... ouch! a lot of money I know. Had the mountain 25 over 15 years still going strong, also the got the Terranova bivvy for going light, was thinking about the Hilleberg for a while, so decided to take the plunge. 👍
Cheers John👍. It was just a natural progression from when I started mountain walking in 2015. To be honest I don’t even like camping in the traditional sense. It just allows me to spend more time in the mountains, which I love. If I’m not in the mountains I don’t need a tent.
Hi Dave. Hope you are feeling better after operation. I just came across this video of tents comparison, after recently subscribing to your channel. For me, one obvious drawback of the pitch as one tent, so common here in the UK, is that the inner just basically “hangs there” . Slight exaggeration I know, but such a design lends itself to noisy flapping of material in any kind of wind . This I suggest is less of an issue even in a budget tent like your Alpkit? Anyway, as I mentioned recently, I think your passion for the hills is obvious and is motivating me at 70, to get out more. Best wishes
Thank you for your comments John, I really appreciate them 🙏🏻 As I said in my video, I’m no tent expert. I’ve only been camping for about four years. I’ve got I’ve got 4 tents now, all quite different, and I am enjoying learning how to get the best out of them. I’m struggling a bit with my latest purchase from MLD but I’m determined to get it right because I do love the tent . Once again thanks for your comments. Take care and all the best - Dave
Nice video matey. I'm hoping to get up to The Lakes in summer camping but as a family. Winter camping is something that doesn't appeal to me but I can definitely see the attraction of wild camping. Perhaps one day...😏
Brilliant video mate 👍. I’ve got a soulo it’s an amazing tent there bomb proof. I bought an allak for me and the mrs before it but don’t get out as much in that as I mostly go by myself
Great video mate. Thanks for the insight. My partner and I are looking for a light weight tent. We’ve seen the Hilliberg Staika which is the 2 man version of the Soullo but a whooping £1100.00. Just a thought for the Soloist couldn’t you fit new adjustable guy lines? It looks a great value tent.
I've never, in many many years of camping, had a tent with non-adjustable guyropes. There is probably an adjuster in that rats nest next to the peg...just doesn't look like one. Cracking tents though,good choices...happy trails.
Again thank you for a comprehensive review of your two tents. I’ve seen so many people with the Suolo, it’s very popular. If I were buying now, I would most definitely go for a Hilleberg, they are so highly rated by users. I can’t find an valid excuse though, 🙁 😀 because my 20 year old Ultra Quasar is still going strong. It’s from the good old days when Terra Nova stuff was all made in the UK. To be fair, the fly is looking a bit iffy in places but it still doesn’t let the rain in. I did consider buying a replacement fly but the current Quasar is smaller. It’s now a 2 person, whereas when I bought mine it was a 2/3 person, so the new fly doesn’t fit. It weighs in at about 3.2kg without its various bags. The only bag I carry is the one with the pegs. It sleeps two of us in real comfort with plenty of space for our rucsacs, boots, etc. inside. I don’t like to cook inside the tent but there is plenty of room to do so in the vestibule if absolutely necessary and with two vestibules there’s always an emergency exit (hopefully this is never going to be an issue). Here in the Cairngorms, strong winds and rough weather are normal, so a sturdy four season tent with plenty of space are my two top criteria and I’ll carry a bit of extra weight to have these. One of the frequently cited drawbacks of a totally freestanding tent such as the Quasar is that you have to put it up inner first. What I’ve found over time though is that with practice you can put the inner and outer up together. That’s definitely a two person job though, so not for solo campers. Having said all that, I do sometimes almost look forward to when the Ultra Quasar needs to be replaced, so that I can get my hands on a new Hilleberg 😀⛺️⛺️😀 Allak maybe? Thanks again, stay safe.👏👏
The Cairngorms are indeed beautiful, as are the Monadh Liath on the other side of the A9 - so many opportunities, so much choice of terrain and activity. We are lucky to be living here.@@TheSoloSummiteer
I imagine they would call the Hilleberg a bulletproof tent. As for the Alpkit a good tent, which reminds me of the Wild Country Duolite Tent my brother and I had once. Good look at both. Mark
Thanks WE 👍. The Hilleberg is a fantastic tent, but for many not necessary and overkill. It’s all about getting what’s right for your situation - ATB - Dave
If I ever get a spare 800 quid, it’s going straight on a Soulo, looks like the perfect tent! Have even seen it packed down pretty small when separating the poles!
Another good video there mate. Very informative 👍🏻 I think you should give tarp camping a try or at least put that bivvy to use, I think you’d enjoy it. You’ve got so much more of a connection to your surroundings when your not cooped up in a tent. Also what camera are you using for your photos mate? They’re stunning
Many thanks, Gaz. I know what you mean and I’ll definitely give my Bivi a go. I think it’s a Rab Storm. Glad you like the pics. Mostly phone pics, and a few with a little compact camera I have. ATB - Dave
Great video, I've got both of these tents aswell 😁 unfortunately I haven't been able to use use them yet. Hopefully we can get out to the hills soon. What rucsack do you use when wild camping with your tents.?
Thanks AW, glad you enjoyed it 👍. Can’t believe you have the same combo. When did you get them? I tend to use my Osprey Atmos 50 rucksack for most of my trips. I also use a 65 for winter trips as it can better accommodate the bulky winter gear, crampons, snow shovel, etc. Looking forward to getting back out there when we can - ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer got both tents towards the end of last year. Had hoped to use the hilleberg January and February, but it just poured down on my days off work. The alpkit I had planned to use spring and summer this year 😁 time will tell
Cool 😎. As I said in the video, I think the two complement either other really well. If the weather is good, no need to to take the Hilleberg so save a bit of weight with the Alpkit. Be nice to know how you get on with them. ATB - Dave
One thing i would swap out on the Soloist is the pegs, the supplied ones are adequate but are easily bent but i feel groundhogs or similar (or mini's) would take better grip ( and harder to bend) for only a tiny bit of extra weight with there Y shape compared to the alpkit V pegs.
With your Alpkit, the guys look long so you could easily add runners to then such as t.ly/WsPk. Even if you had to fit longer guys to facilitate the runners it would make peg placement on stony ground much easier for you. Credit to you for buying what is probably the best 4 season solo tent in the world as your first choice. I have a Hilleberg Niak (t.ly/rcFc ) which replaced my worn out Terra Nova at a lower weight. I was so impressed with this that I went for their lightweight solo tent, the Enan which did very well in 40 mph winds and driving rain on a recent unofficial night out, albeit only on a 220m top.
Thanks for the advice. As I say in the video, I’m not an experienced camper, so info from people like yourself really helpful. I know the Hillebergs are expensive but if you want the best, it usually is - ATB - Dave
Nowt wrong with your tent. It’s just limits where you can use it. If your not daft enough to drag it to the top of a mountain in winter (like me 🥶) it will be fine. It’s about getting the right kit for the conditions you intend to use it 👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer Hi again, we've spoken a bit about camping gear and it strikes me that you really like a good bit of kit (don't we all!). But I just thought I'd mention my latest video which might be of interest to you. The title is 'Do your tents have sentimental value or are they just tools for the job?' Cheers Jonathan
My 24hr adventure - nice one Jonathan, I’ll check it out. I know many people are, but I’m not really a kit collector. Because I prefer to camp on mountain summits the more kit I have, the more I have to drag up a mountain. It can be bloody hard work and I think that’s why many prefer to camp at lower levels. I try to take only what I might need, in order to keep the weight down (although this is difficult in winter). Also, being solo, I can’t share kit with anyone else. And let’s be honest, I’m not getting any younger 😁.
@@TheSoloSummiteer Ha! Tell me about it. I turned 50 last month and have the scars to prove it (but in my heart I'll never be a day over 18). We have to follow our passions, and that's why you keep sumitting...heavy backpack and all! 😄
I love my little soloist as you can fit it the smallest of spots but it what it is a cheap lightweight tent , saying that I have used it on cold icy camps but I use my Akto for those wilder camps just so I know I will be safe . I like the soulo but not keen on £800 pricetag . Saying that 3 tents , 3 bivis and a 2 tarps I think I have enough shelters lol atb Dave
Haha. Sounds like you’re pretty much set up with shelters already, Dave 😜. Don’t think you can go wrong with the Alpkit for the price. At the end of the day no tent is perfect for all situations. Thanks for watching 👍 - Dave
Though with so many one-man tents available, I still can't make up my mind. I do love the Hilleberg, however, these solo Hillebergs are far too expensive for someone who is unable to work (Health Reasons)... between 600-800 quid for there're tents. If you've any tents around 200 quid and like the Hilleberg, I'd like to see them, please? Thanks, Dave.
Sorry to hear you have health problems Dave, and appreciate the cost is high. Unfortunately, due to my own lack of camping experience, I’m unable to offer any alternatives as these are the only tents I have used. All I would say is have a good think about how YOU are going to use the tent; season, climate, location, mountain, forest, camp site, weight, space, ease of use, etc. Hope this helps - ATB - Dave
I've had the Soulo but sold it, regretted it and got the Allak 2 which I prefer for the space. Alpkit also make decent kit, not hilleberg quality but budget friendly and great customer service.
You can adjust the guy lines on the Soloist! You've just not set up the guy rope lock correctly! That plastic thing you're using as a loop, is the adjustment 👍 as I can't attach an image to a TH-cam comment, I can't show you, but just Google it and see how you're meant to use that plastic toggle with the 3 holes in it 👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer haha that's okay! Just don't want you to throw them out becuase you didn't think they worked... 😜 Line locks are much better, like the ones on your Soulo 👍
I know you can only compare the tents you have, but it's not really fair to compare a 11-odd quid 3 season tent with an 600-800 quid 4 season tent other than to say "Is the Hilleberg 6 to 8 times better than the Alpkit", and that's definitely a subjective question. Having said that, my subjective response would be what I think yours would be; Alpkit on a small budget and be picky about camping conditions & pitch, Hilleberg if your budget is much bigger, be a lot less picky and save weight elsewhere, both if you can afford it. Anyway. I shall stop rambling other than to say, nice vid and the pictures are awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it, Andy 👍. I’m no tent snob. Alpkit is a great little tent, but I wouldn’t want to be on top of a mountain, in winter, in it. Likewise no point dragging a Hilleberg out in nice conditions. Horses for courses. ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer Exactly! I wouldn't want to be doing a ten day hike in decent conditions, carrying an extra kilo I didn't need and sleeping in a tent that was far too warm. I'd also much prefer to be in a Suolo if the weather turned eventful. You pays your money and you makes your choice.
Sure. It’s all about matching the tent to your own requirements. Like I said in the video, I’m no expert, it’s all relatively new to me. Happy to hear the thoughts of others more experienced 👍. Always learning 😁
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Thanks for the heads up just ordered adjustable slides to modify my soloist guy ropes. Keep up the great videos cheers
Just started to follow your channel and have to say I really enjoy them, I love the Lake District (I call it Gods back Garden), I stay at a Youth Hostel every year but after watching this channel I need to start camping and enjoy the Lakes like it should be - Camping outside - thank you very much for sharing and I will continue to watch out for future episodes. (from a newbie)
Big thanks Mark. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
Great video. I’m looking at buying the alp kit soloist as we are going to do the adrians wall walk this summer. Would love to see a video where you show what’s in your pack for a three day camping hike as it would be very helpful for my forthcoming trek. Just subscribed. Thanks
Hi Dave really appreciated your viewpoint on these tents and liked your open and honest down to earth presentation. Thank you for taking the time to create and publish this video. I have the Soloist xl and aspire to owning a Hilleberg Soulo too. Im 6ft 3 so it is always a squeeze in these tents.
Many thanks Matthew. The soloist is a great little tent. Soulo is great too but not really necessary most of the time in the UK. It’s also very heavy for a one person tent, especially when carrying into the mountains. ATB - Dave
Great review. I love my Hilleberg solo, it's done me proud in heavy wind and snow.
Thanks Jodie👍. At first I wondered what all the fuss was about. Until I was out in some proper weather, then I realised. 😎
Good basic review of your personnel experience and makes sound sense to adapt your protection to season & weather conditions, enjoyed your review and stay safe on the hills
Thank you, y1sco. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍 ATB Dave
Awesome, dood. Nice yard.
Great little video. I just bought the Alpkit soloist xl, comes end of month hopefully. Can't wait to get out in the peaks once lockdowns lifted. I've been using Tarptent scarp2 which I ordered from the US which is bomb proof but its a 2manner and silver ( not great camouflage) ! Anyway, happy camping. 👍
Two good tents and great video, nice to see them in situ on wild camps. Love the Soulo too but is complete weight overkill sometimes. Atb Andrew
Cheers Andrew. You’re right, I agree. At the end of the day, it’s all a compromise and there’s no one tent that’s perfect for all conditions - ATB Dave
A couple of years ago I was looking at the Alpkit Kangri as I wanted something for winter camping. I'm still considering getting one, although I now have another in my sights, the Husky Extreme Flame 2, complete with snow skirts.
Not familiar with that one. Sounds good tho 👍
Really enjoy your videos Dave - thankyou!
Thank you Matt. Much appreciated 👍
Great video as always Solo 👍😀😁
If I spent that much on a tent the misses would make me live in it🤣🤣 though I agree with this type of thing you tend to get what you pay for👍👍 loved it😁
Cheers Andy 😎👍. My missis don’t know 😜
Just come across this vid Dave. I am looking into the Alpkit soloist . I am a Soulo fan like you but fancy something a bit lighter to do the Pennine way. Also notice that you are not a million miles from me if you can see that Tower from your back garden. I thought your vocal tones sounded very familiar :). Good review, whats your thoughts now after owning it a couple of years ???? Have you used it much ???
Cheers Olan. Love the little soloist. Used it a lot last year. Disadvantage is it’s quite small so not much room for cooking etc inside the tent. I tend to use it when it’s good weather and I can spend most of my time outside of the tent. I’ve got quite a few videos of me using it so might be worth you checking them out. All the best - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks Dave.....i have ordered the Helm compact 2 its only 200 quid and lots more room so i don't have to over think my tent organising situation because of the extra room. The soulo is to me my safe space go to tent when the winds pick up but i just feel that as a 4 season masterpiece it would lend itself to 3 seasons in our uk damp humid climate if it had something in the way of an air vent on the opposite side of the roof vent but in a different place to cater for a flue effect. I am certain it wouldn't add much weight and would improve its performance and comfort level dramatically ....You should put one of those buy me a coffee things on your site Dave just because its so worth watching your vids and when you consider what it costs to watch BBC verbal excrement its so worth it.
Some cracking photos there!
Thank you James, appreciate that 😊👍
Do I spy Darwen Tower in the background?? Nice to see a fellow darwener wild camper. 👍🏼
Got my Soulo back in March, used once and then lockdown hit! Arghhh!
Haha. That’s right Paul, well spotted 👍. Congrats on the Soulo 😎. Looking forward to getting back out there soon - ATB Dave
Excellent comparison, can’t beat actually seeing tent and how it goes up.
I alway prefer a solid inner with a lose outer, makes for a far better nights sleep, no flapping about. But nightmare to put up in bad weather.
I’ve the Alpkit Zhota as a “family” tent and it’s bomb proof (with a footprint).. but let down by poor elastic cord in poles.
due to the fuel panic at the mo, ive cancelled my camp on pen y fan today and treated myself to the soloist xl, its on sale at alpkit
Nice one. Cracking wee tent 😎👍
Great stuff again Dave, recently bought the hilleberg, mainly going to use instead of my Mountain 25, which has been great over the years. Cheers Dave.
Fantastic Jim👍. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Take care - Dave
PS - what colour did you get 😁
@@TheSoloSummiteer Hi Dave, red, was £800, Taunton leisure, no footprint included... ouch! a lot of money I know. Had the mountain 25 over 15 years still going strong, also the got the Terranova bivvy for going light, was thinking about the Hilleberg for a while, so decided to take the plunge. 👍
Good for you Jim👍Red is best for winter, sand for summer, IMHO. Ace tent tho 😎
Nice video Dave. What made you decide to start camping, dare I say, later in life?
Cheers John👍. It was just a natural progression from when I started mountain walking in 2015. To be honest I don’t even like camping in the traditional sense. It just allows me to spend more time in the mountains, which I love. If I’m not in the mountains I don’t need a tent.
thx for review! am 6.1icsh, would i wit in that tent? best M
Not sure M, but I think you might struggle.
Hi Dave. Hope you are feeling better after operation. I just came across this video of tents comparison, after recently subscribing to your channel.
For me, one obvious drawback of the pitch as one tent, so common here in the UK, is that the inner just basically “hangs there” . Slight exaggeration I know, but such a design lends itself to noisy flapping of material in any kind of wind . This I suggest is less of an issue even in a budget tent like your Alpkit?
Anyway, as I mentioned recently, I think your passion for the hills is obvious and is motivating me at 70, to get out more.
Best wishes
Thank you for your comments John, I really appreciate them 🙏🏻
As I said in my video, I’m no tent expert. I’ve only been camping for about four years. I’ve got I’ve got 4 tents now, all quite different, and I am enjoying learning how to get the best out of them. I’m struggling a bit with my latest purchase from MLD but I’m determined to get it right because I do love the tent .
Once again thanks for your comments. Take care and all the best - Dave
Some really great photo's. Send some to Hilleberg, I'm sure they'd like to put on in their catalogue.
Thank you, I really appreciate that 👍. I did post the video in the Hilleberg FB page.
Nice video matey. I'm hoping to get up to The Lakes in summer camping but as a family. Winter camping is something that doesn't appeal to me but I can definitely see the attraction of wild camping. Perhaps one day...😏
Nice one Stu. Thanks for the comments 👍. Have a good one ⛺️. ATB
Brilliant video mate 👍. I’ve got a soulo it’s an amazing tent there bomb proof. I bought an allak for me and the mrs before it but don’t get out as much in that as I mostly go by myself
I have the Allak and go on my own I love the space.
Steve Harrison yeah it’s a good size
Cheers, Paul. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
Great video mate. Thanks for the insight. My partner and I are looking for a light weight tent. We’ve seen the Hilliberg Staika which is the 2 man version of the Soullo but a whooping £1100.00. Just a thought for the Soloist couldn’t you fit new adjustable guy lines? It looks a great value tent.
Thanks, Simon👍. Good idea about changing the guys. I’ll look into it 😊
I've never, in many many years of camping, had a tent with non-adjustable guyropes.
There is probably an adjuster in that rats nest next to the peg...just doesn't look like one.
Cracking tents though,good choices...happy trails.
Again thank you for a comprehensive review of your two tents. I’ve seen so many people with the Suolo, it’s very popular. If I were buying now, I would most definitely go for a Hilleberg, they are so highly rated by users. I can’t find an valid excuse though, 🙁 😀 because my 20 year old Ultra Quasar is still going strong. It’s from the good old days when Terra Nova stuff was all made in the UK. To be fair, the fly is looking a bit iffy in places but it still doesn’t let the rain in. I did consider buying a replacement fly but the current Quasar is smaller. It’s now a 2 person, whereas when I bought mine it was a 2/3 person, so the new fly doesn’t fit. It weighs in at about 3.2kg without its various bags. The only bag I carry is the one with the pegs. It sleeps two of us in real comfort with plenty of space for our rucsacs, boots, etc. inside. I don’t like to cook inside the tent but there is plenty of room to do so in the vestibule if absolutely necessary and with two vestibules there’s always an emergency exit (hopefully this is never going to be an issue). Here in the Cairngorms, strong winds and rough weather are normal, so a sturdy four season tent with plenty of space are my two top criteria and I’ll carry a bit of extra weight to have these. One of the frequently cited drawbacks of a totally freestanding tent such as the Quasar is that you have to put it up inner first. What I’ve found over time though is that with practice you can put the inner and outer up together. That’s definitely a two person job though, so not for solo campers. Having said all that, I do sometimes almost look forward to when the Ultra Quasar needs to be replaced, so that I can get my hands on a new Hilleberg 😀⛺️⛺️😀 Allak maybe? Thanks again, stay safe.👏👏
Must be awesome living in the Cairngorms, Lily 😎👍
The Cairngorms are indeed beautiful, as are the Monadh Liath on the other side of the A9 - so many opportunities, so much choice of terrain and activity. We are lucky to be living here.@@TheSoloSummiteer
Nice compare vid 👍, my soloist has guy tensions on it 🤔, I do the same with the door to make a shelter, handy for cooking 👍
Cheers OA😎👍. I was being a numpty. Someone pointed out how to adjust the guys so I’m sorted now 😊
class vid mate , cheers fella
many thanks Jason👍. Glad you enjoyed it 😎. ATB - Dave
Is that Peel Tower in the background, if I’m just up the road in Rossendale
Hi Mark. It’s Darwen Tower 👍
I imagine they would call the Hilleberg a bulletproof tent. As for the Alpkit a good tent, which reminds me of the Wild Country Duolite Tent my brother and I had once. Good look at both. Mark
Thanks WE 👍. The Hilleberg is a fantastic tent, but for many not necessary and overkill. It’s all about getting what’s right for your situation - ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer Yeah Dave it's a bit like there is never any bad weather only poor kit. A pleasure.
No, but there actually is bad weather 😜😁
If I ever get a spare 800 quid, it’s going straight on a Soulo, looks like the perfect tent! Have even seen it packed down pretty small when separating the poles!
That’s right Chris. I often put the poles in the side pocket of my rucksack and stuff the tent inside 👍
The Solo Summiteer better start saving! Btw, cracking channel mate👍🏻
Another good video there mate. Very informative 👍🏻 I think you should give tarp camping a try or at least put that bivvy to use, I think you’d enjoy it. You’ve got so much more of a connection to your surroundings when your not cooped up in a tent.
Also what camera are you using for your photos mate? They’re stunning
Many thanks, Gaz. I know what you mean and I’ll definitely give my Bivi a go. I think it’s a Rab Storm. Glad you like the pics. Mostly phone pics, and a few with a little compact camera I have. ATB - Dave
I’ve got to ask. Is that Stoodley Pike in the background?
Haha. No it’s not, mow. It’s Darwen (Jubilee) Tower. I know what you mean tho 👍
I’m thinking of getting the soloist to walk the coast to coast. Where was that you camped with the soloist? Looks amazing.
Thank you 👍. Not sure. I guess you mean one of my pics? Which one?
The Solo Summiteer yes the first photo
It’s at Great Carrs in the Lake District 👍
Great video, I've got both of these tents aswell 😁 unfortunately I haven't been able to use use them yet. Hopefully we can get out to the hills soon. What rucsack do you use when wild camping with your tents.?
Thanks AW, glad you enjoyed it 👍. Can’t believe you have the same combo. When did you get them? I tend to use my Osprey Atmos 50 rucksack for most of my trips. I also use a 65 for winter trips as it can better accommodate the bulky winter gear, crampons, snow shovel, etc. Looking forward to getting back out there when we can - ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer got both tents towards the end of last year. Had hoped to use the hilleberg January and February, but it just poured down on my days off work. The alpkit I had planned to use spring and summer this year 😁 time will tell
Cool 😎. As I said in the video, I think the two complement either other really well. If the weather is good, no need to to take the Hilleberg so save a bit of weight with the Alpkit. Be nice to know how you get on with them. ATB - Dave
Good job, nice reviews
Glad you like them Paul!
One thing i would swap out on the Soloist is the pegs, the supplied ones are adequate but are easily bent but i feel groundhogs or similar (or mini's) would take better grip ( and harder to bend) for only a tiny bit of extra weight with there Y shape compared to the alpkit V pegs.
Agreed Steve👍. Now I’ve used it a bit more, mine are a bit bent.
With your Alpkit, the guys look long so you could easily add runners to then such as t.ly/WsPk. Even if you had to fit longer guys to facilitate the runners it would make peg placement on stony ground much easier for you. Credit to you for buying what is probably the best 4 season solo tent in the world as your first choice. I have a Hilleberg Niak (t.ly/rcFc ) which replaced my worn out Terra Nova at a lower weight. I was so impressed with this that I went for their lightweight solo tent, the Enan which did very well in 40 mph winds and driving rain on a recent unofficial night out, albeit only on a 220m top.
Thanks for the advice. As I say in the video, I’m not an experienced camper, so info from people like yourself really helpful. I know the Hillebergs are expensive but if you want the best, it usually is - ATB - Dave
Some nice kit there. I'm slumming it with OEX tents 🤣 but I recently got a Neoair pad and Robens Couloir sleeping bag - I'm very pleased with both!
Nowt wrong with your tent. It’s just limits where you can use it. If your not daft enough to drag it to the top of a mountain in winter (like me 🥶) it will be fine. It’s about getting the right kit for the conditions you intend to use it 👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer Hi again, we've spoken a bit about camping gear and it strikes me that you really like a good bit of kit (don't we all!). But I just thought I'd mention my latest video which might be of interest to you. The title is 'Do your tents have sentimental value or are they just tools for the job?' Cheers Jonathan
My 24hr adventure - nice one Jonathan, I’ll check it out. I know many people are, but I’m not really a kit collector. Because I prefer to camp on mountain summits the more kit I have, the more I have to drag up a mountain. It can be bloody hard work and I think that’s why many prefer to camp at lower levels. I try to take only what I might need, in order to keep the weight down (although this is difficult in winter). Also, being solo, I can’t share kit with anyone else. And let’s be honest, I’m not getting any younger 😁.
@@TheSoloSummiteer Ha! Tell me about it. I turned 50 last month and have the scars to prove it (but in my heart I'll never be a day over 18). We have to follow our passions, and that's why you keep sumitting...heavy backpack and all! 😄
Haha. 50! You’re still a pup. 56 soon, me 😩
You could peg the outer fly of the Alpkit Soloist down more securely using a couple of tarp clips and a bit of shock cord.
Sounds like a good idea, Helen. Many thanks 👍
I love my little soloist as you can fit it the smallest of spots but it what it is a cheap lightweight tent , saying that I have used it on cold icy camps but I use my Akto for those wilder camps just so I know I will be safe . I like the soulo but not keen on £800 pricetag . Saying that 3 tents , 3 bivis and a 2 tarps I think I have enough shelters lol atb Dave
Haha. Sounds like you’re pretty much set up with shelters already, Dave 😜. Don’t think you can go wrong with the Alpkit for the price. At the end of the day no tent is perfect for all situations. Thanks for watching 👍 - Dave
Though with so many one-man tents available, I still can't make up my mind.
I do love the Hilleberg, however, these solo Hillebergs are far too expensive for someone who is unable to work (Health Reasons)... between 600-800 quid for there're tents.
If you've any tents around 200 quid and like the Hilleberg, I'd like to see them, please?
Thanks, Dave.
Sorry to hear you have health problems Dave, and appreciate the cost is high. Unfortunately, due to my own lack of camping experience, I’m unable to offer any alternatives as these are the only tents I have used. All I would say is have a good think about how YOU are going to use the tent; season, climate, location, mountain, forest, camp site, weight, space, ease of use, etc. Hope this helps - ATB - Dave
Loving your videos. Are you a Darrener
In fact I think you live across road 😂 I’m facing top Cemetery
Many thanks, Les.👍 Yeah, Darrener 😎
Haha. It’s a small world 🤓
@@TheSoloSummiteer you were saying it’s a small world, a guy that worked for you now works for me 😂😂
@@littlejobby1 haha. Who’s that Les?
Great job 😎
Many thanks 😎👍
I've had the Soulo but sold it, regretted it and got the Allak 2 which I prefer for the space. Alpkit also make decent kit, not hilleberg quality but budget friendly and great customer service.
Hilleberg are fantastic, Steve, but bloody expensive. Love the tent tho and have no regrets. The Soloist is a great little tent for the money.
You can adjust the guy lines on the Soloist! You've just not set up the guy rope lock correctly! That plastic thing you're using as a loop, is the adjustment 👍 as I can't attach an image to a TH-cam comment, I can't show you, but just Google it and see how you're meant to use that plastic toggle with the 3 holes in it 👍
Thank you for that, lewi, I’ve worked it out now. 👍. Told you I was a novice at this tenting malarkey 😁
@@TheSoloSummiteer haha that's okay! Just don't want you to throw them out becuase you didn't think they worked... 😜 Line locks are much better, like the ones on your Soulo 👍
Now I’ve had a proper look at it it’s quite obviously really. Doh 😊. Thanks again 👍
@@lewrocks94 Yep. Just bung on some Clan Cleat line locks.
I know you can only compare the tents you have, but it's not really fair to compare a 11-odd quid 3 season tent with an 600-800 quid 4 season tent other than to say "Is the Hilleberg 6 to 8 times better than the Alpkit", and that's definitely a subjective question.
Having said that, my subjective response would be what I think yours would be; Alpkit on a small budget and be picky about camping conditions & pitch, Hilleberg if your budget is much bigger, be a lot less picky and save weight elsewhere, both if you can afford it.
Anyway. I shall stop rambling other than to say, nice vid and the pictures are awesome.
11 quid? Lol. £110, I meant to say.
Glad you enjoyed it, Andy 👍. I’m no tent snob. Alpkit is a great little tent, but I wouldn’t want to be on top of a mountain, in winter, in it. Likewise no point dragging a Hilleberg out in nice conditions. Horses for courses. ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer Exactly! I wouldn't want to be doing a ten day hike in decent conditions, carrying an extra kilo I didn't need and sleeping in a tent that was far too warm.
I'd also much prefer to be in a Suolo if the weather turned eventful.
You pays your money and you makes your choice.
Sure. It’s all about matching the tent to your own requirements. Like I said in the video, I’m no expert, it’s all relatively new to me. Happy to hear the thoughts of others more experienced 👍. Always learning 😁
What do you mean, you cant adjust the guys..don't you know how to tie knots? 🏕
No