Hilleberg Akto

chris spark
Reviewed: 19 September 2011

Quick pitch, versatile, cooking area (inner can be detached for more space)

Bombproof (theres a guy on youtube with his up in 80 mph winds), goes up quick

Condensation but thats just part of camping

Great single hoop tunnel tent goes up quick if the weather changes plus its a 4 season due to the fine weave water repellent inner. Condensation can be a problem although sometimes ive had hardly any, i always have a micro towel anyway so the inner can be taken down stashed separately and the outer wiped down and put away for longer hikes.

Frank Smith 2
Reviewed: 17 August 2010

A disappointing tent: well made and stable but cramped and suffers terrible condensation.

When pitched properly, the tent is very stable.

Condensation makes living in the tent quite uncomfortable in wet or damp weather. Even with the end vents open and the door zip open as much as possible, the inner gets soaked with condensation. I have never known a tent as bad as this. The apex of the inner is fairly low - if you are a 6 footer or above, you can't sit straight and get back and neck ache from stooping. Needs a perfect pitch to get good stability and keep the inner from touching the flysheet - this can be awkward on rough ground.

There is always a compromise between size, weight and stability, but I think there are better tents out there, especially at this price. It is certainly well made and stable, but too cramped and suffers badly from condensation.

Lee Robert
Reviewed: 16 March 2010

VERY STRONG

Fabric
very quick to pitch
space
weight
can double pole if needed
love the outer green and inner yellow
decent ventilation

none

I'm only posting this review because of a review further down by a guy calling himself sparticus (i think) who obviouly hasnt ever used one in bad weather. This tent is bombproof, have used it many times in scottish winter time, even during a couple of unexpected storms, 1 of which was classed as the worst for like a decade, and the akto didnt fail me. It's not just a lightweight, 1 person, 4 season tent, ITS THE ONLY light weight, 1 person, 4 season tent. All others are firmly 3 season.

Uncle Albert
Reviewed: 18 December 2009

ABSOLUTELY BOMB PROOF.

Since 2002 used in Scotland and Lake District wild camping for 1 - 2 weeks at a time. Its a tent you can ACTUALLY LIVE IN. Sufficient room to lay out you and your gear, with a porch large enough to store wet equipment and cook in an emergency.

The Akto does suffer from condensation but so do most small tents. I have the original version of the Akto (no ‘cap’ over the porch door) but have found by opening the zip flaps at each end of the outer and leaving the door unzipped from the top (weather permitting) condensation can be reduced. The ‘cap’ is a new feature that allows door to remain semi open but prevent the entrance of rain.

I remove the inner and pack it dry. The wet outer is shaken, scrunched into a waterproof bag and pitched wet later. Attached to the corners at each end of the inner tent are 8 small xmas decoration hooks which allow for quick removal/connection to the outer. The peg and ring connectors are still used to link the roof. So after days of continuous rain/heavy condensation the inner remains dry as does my down sleeping bag and myself. The alternative (with any wet 2 skinned tent) is mopping out the damp inner, not much fun if its still raining!!! In an emergency it would take a second person + bivi bag in the porch.

danonthehill
Reviewed: 13 December 2009

A GOOD TENT FOR MISANTHROPIC SEMI BEARDED MOUNTAIN WALKERS

Easy to pitch, particularly with the inner pre-attached to the fly. Takes less than 10mins.

Can be pitched fly first, or fly only. even inner only with optional attachment.

Well made, reliable construction.

Good for snow. (For double poling by an optional 9mm pole for around £30, or buy a 10mm pole (also significantly improves wind performance) for a stronger single pole set up. I think it is the smaller pole from the Nammatj you need for this (same length as the Akto pole).

Good for wind, once pitched and fully guyed out.

Condensation can be a problem when there is a lack of a breeze, a problem, which is made worse by the toe end inner, which has a tendency to sag a little even when pitched correctly.

Headroom is not that great.

Not the lightest solution.

The groundsheet is tough relative to some other tents, but not that tough! When pitching in the dark in high winds it is sometimes difficult to spot those semi submerged rocks, and only a little abrasion is enough to prick the groundsheet. A footprint is therefore recommended and should be factored into the weight/cost.

Very Expensive. Be patient. Wait for a good deal.