Hilleberg Akto. Honest 6 month review.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- The hilleberg akto is a classic tent but as I've found out, not a perfect one. I've had it for 6 months now so I feel I can give a more in-depth review of it than if I'd just bought it.
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I had to watch this one again because I'm in the market for a new portable abode for the hills and fancied a high end tent that would serve me many years of service, if well looked after. The Akto fits the bill, even though the negatives are quite small like condensation, which can be managed easily. A Zephyros Compact 1 would work well like you mentioned, for most of your wild camping trips but at the back of you're mind and my mind too, there would be doubt to how well it would perform in the most challenging of conditions, compared to the Akto which has a decent track record. So I nearly pulled the trigger on a Akto or Soulo (couldn't decide) then I looked at the cost of a footprint to go with and seen the Soulo footprint at £79 for a piece of ground tarp which, you could probably get for a fraction of the price from a 3rd party manufacturer or even DIY from old materials lying around. My point is this Graham, Hilleberg nearly lured me in as a customer, their tents are legendary and worthy of a premium because of their high quality and workmanship but IMHO, seems like they want us to pay extra for something more, a status symbol perhaps? as well as a decent well made tent. There was no real reason for a tent footprint to cost £79, other than paying for the Hilleberg logo expertly sewn onto a not so very exceptional and basic ground tarp material. I refuse to pay over the top for something I can get similar and relatively cheap elsewhere, that's just me and I'm not digging anyone who buys into Hilleberg because they are Quality and its a hobby and if it brings joy and happiness then I'm all for it. On a side note, my son Christopher, through the Cadets is doing his Silver Duke of Edinburgh award and wants to volunteer at the cubs. Is this possible?.. Chris seems really keen on the idea and we can attend cubs on Wednesday and discuss this.
Hillebergs are some of the toughest tents and best build quality out there but I agree that they are now over priced. A few years ago (not many!) a Soulo could be had for £500. Some shops have them in for £900 which is too much for me. As for a footprint at £79- I wouldnt buy that either, much cheaper and home made options out there. Some people are happy with that though, so fair play to them.
Good to hear Christopher is doing the DOE, I remember him well, he's a good lad. I'm not the cub leader anymore but go along most weeks to help out. There are some restrictions with volunteering but happy to meet on Wednesday to talk about it.
@@grahamswildcamping Thank you for the quick reply Graham, we will see you on Wednesday night
Nice little review. The top vent needs to be kept open in every tent (though cheaper makes don’t always have one) to create convection current for damp air to escape. Another low down place to add airflow on a windless day is the back wall - place a water bottle under it to lift the outer fabric.
Thank you, I definately agree about venting your tent as much as possible, condensation is always a potential issue in 4 season (even 3 season tents). Thats a good tip about the water bottle- I'll try it out. Cheers and ATB, Graham
I use hilleberg tents ever since my first tent , a Wild Country Mistrel was flattened in 80mph winds at cairngorm, the zephyr you mention, I was going to buy it but got the mistrel instead as it tore whilst the salesman was setting it up, not exactly inspiring confidence.
WIld country said that no tent can survive 80mph winds and washed their hands of it, Hilleberg though replaced a tentpole free of charge when the Akto got ripped out of the ground in 90mph winds, enabling me to do a bit of paragliding till the gust died down whilst hanging onto a guyline, one tough tent.
Before going to sleep , I would close the side vents. If you sat up in the morning, would get a soaking head, but not an issue aslong as you just give the inner a wipe first.
Thanks, it’s always interesting to hear about other people’s experiences with tent models. I can’t imagine what 90 mph winds would feel like, it must have been absolutely mad!
Great customer service from Hilleberg. ATB, Graham 👍
Nice comments,
Don’t forget the abisko lite 1 is really the same design of tent a bit cheaper and you can vent the ends without getting out,
Don’t think I camp out enough to justify the expense of some of these top end tents, wasted my money on the MSR Hubba Hubba I think now you have it, it’s probably spot on for our conditions up here as it’s so windy.
Agree, the Abisko is definately a contender and in some of the reviews I've seen better designed than the Akto.
Very comprehensive review. And entertaining to boot.
Ah, thanks Pete, much appreciated!
Really tempted to get one for the winter months.
It’s not perfect (like anything) but it’s a great tent. The major drawback for me was the price
Hi Graham. Interesting. Looks like Cramlington nature reserve, one of my favourite spots. Did you see my single hoop comparison review? My impressions were not as detailed as yours but I agree with your points. Well done Oliver getting out!
Hi, not a million miles from Cramlington, it’s a big meadow near Bedlington. Yeah, I’ve seen your review- excellent and good to see all the tents pitched side by side. That abisko looks like a gud’n. Thanks for watching- appreciate it 👍
Good Review, however I don’t think you’ve watched Petra Hilleberg on Door Rolling or setting up the tent.
Love mine (sh off eBay)
Thanks for the tip- I have now!
Yeah, great tent, solid. TFW 👍
Lol brilliant review. I've the keron 3gt and the akto sand. Can't fault hilleberg. I also hope the wife doesn't know what I paid!
Thanks very much! As for the price, well, let’s keep it a secret from the wives 😂😂
@@grahamswildcamping any problems though with rain getting in and dumping a pool around the footprint area in the akto? Cheers
@@QUADFLY not so far….
Fantastic video and even better review, very useful.
Glad you found it useful, thank you, appreciate your comments 👍
Very good tip for rolling the outer tent fabric to secure it to the clip. I do have an Akto and sometimes I noticed I don't roll the fabric properly. So simple, Now I will.
Glad it was helpful!👍
Very honest review. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 👍
I love my 6yr old akto in red color, it’s my all around tent. With summer mesh body & winter body. I DIY my tent flooring using tyvec and it’s Lightweight. Great video and a nice dog😊
I think the mesh inner is a great idea. Thanks, Darwin is a great dog! I hope to get him out with me sometime. Thanks for your comment 👍
Great review there Graham 👍🏻Pretty much agree with your assessment of the tent. If they incorporated venting at the head and foot of the inner I think it would greatly increase the airflow and help to reduce the condensation . Unfortunately the condensation became too much of an issue for me so got rid 😫 On the plus side got just about what I paid for it 5 years later ⛺️😉ATB Dave.
Thanks very much. Yeah I think having some mesh or even zips on the ends on the inner would be a great idea, maybe I’ll get the additional mesh inner for summer. Cheers and ATB 👍
Condensation alsways appears on the outer, waterproof fabric. It' s just about how much moisture you get and how much will be trapped (by the waterproof outer). A mesh inner does nothing for or against condensation. It's just nice in hot conditions. With the flaps open you can really reduce condensation. I've got other tents too and the only thing which really reduces condensation are high sides which allow some airflow.
Honest review mate , no doubting they are bombproof and you feel safe on a rough night on the summit of a mountain . Saying that I just wasn’t using or needing mine to justify keeping it , I have other tents msr Hubba and a duomid so felt I could let the Akto go . Condensation and those bloody rattly zips I don’t miss and I did make a £200 profit when I sold it early last year. Happy camping atb Dave
Interesting that hillys hold their price so well. Good that you made a profit. What tent do you find you use the most now?
@@grahamswildcamping depending on the forecast and temps I use MSR Hubba nx , MLD duomid and mostly in the summer my little Lanshan 1 pro . All 3 are cheaper than my Akto and I love having a choice of tents to use whenever I feel . ⛺️👍
@@BorderRambler always good to have options rather than just 1 tent. I’ll check out the duomid- not familiar with that one. Cheers 👍
I think the same as you regarding price Graham, but the way I see it. If the weather turns nasty like the storms we've been having lately, its like a tent insurance policy for bad weather, less likely to fail on you like a cheap tent would, when the SHTF.
Yeah, I did a recent camp on a windy Simonside night when the DD tent was very noisy and flappy but my mates Akto looked really solid. And now I’ve got an Akto it’ll see me to the end of my camping days I reckon. I still think their a bit too pricey though. Cheers, appreciate your viewpoint.
@@grahamswildcamping Its very pricey but I think the Akto will last a lifetime if looked after so a sound investment.
My Fjallraven Abisko Lite 1 including footprint coming tomorrow from Trekitt cost £526. It has far better ventilation and all vents can be accessed from inside the tent. Hilleberg Ackto mind you is most certainly a bomb shelter, despite it being a condensation grabber!
I like the look of the abisko and it is hard to argue that hillebergs are not overpriced. Might be a future purchase for me!
@@grahamswildcamping Go on m8 you deserve it! Treat yourself lol
@@uknighthuntingvision93 haha, I might just 😂
Both tents are great, the Abisko solves condensation issues but the Akto is tougher because its better at being a 4 season tent with less ventalation. Choose your wild camp situation and pick the best tent?
@@Fell_Wanderer There's plenty of videos showing Hillebergs are no tougher in extreme weather than tents less than half the price !
£1000 for a tent that leaves you wet, unless you unzip the door which is supposed to keep out the wind & RAIN !
The best solution has got to be buy Vango which will keep me dry for a third of the price of Hilleberg, but to impress other campers I 'll just spray the inside of the tent with a hose then dip my sleeping bag in a near by river, in the morning and they'll assume its a Hilleberg.
I bought the mesh inner for summer and no condensation. Normally always sleep on summits though with a good cross wind. My main problem with it is the flappyness
The mesh inner seems like a good idea. I’ll look out for one.
@@grahamswildcamping I think it'd expensive for what it is but it does the job.
It's a small world. Is this next to the railway line the back of the Swan at Bedlington. More strange is I have the same tent and same colour. Will be taking it with me and the dog next week on the West Highland way
Hi Graeme, it certainly is, small world indeed! Good luck on the WHW and thanks for watching 👍👍
Good review Graham mate, looks a beast of a tent like. I’ve been looking at getting a new tent for the past 6 months now but flake every time I go to complete an order, even after a bottle of wine and few drams! Can’t make my mind up. Have you been out in your DD pyramid yet mate? Cheers👍🏻 Mark
Thanks Mark, no I havent been out in the DD yet, although I left it pitched for a few days in my garden. It looks good, hoping to get out in the Coquet valley with it this week but life will probably get in the way. Cheers bud 👍
This comment is the most honest n hilarious for working class men.
When I lived in Canada I too needed decent kit, 10 0z duck cotton hot tent hand made by a crazy French Canadian who has it ready as n when he feels like making them. That n the imported Norwegian stove cost about $1500 (£1,000) I couldn’t bring myself to do it, month after month, then one day I drove home via a “liquor store” brought a 6 pack, a bottle of red and started firing off my orders. Had her pitched on a frozen lake in -43 deep in the Canadian prairies. Had to bug out at sundown, truck was going to die n my wood pile was not big enough to see out the night.
Thumbs up for the peek outside. ^_^
Haha, thank you very much 😂👍
it's long been a 1 man classic mate but just has a lot more competition these days with the likes of the zephyros & helm etc. still it's a bomb shelter which will live up to its heavy price tag ⛺👍
Yeah, it's pretty well built. I can see myself using it for a long time, cheers 👍
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Thank you, it does look like a good place to camp 👍
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