Hilleberg - Akto

My Hilerberg Akto has withstood storms as bad as any I would want to be out in. Not designed for deep heavy snow but unless your planning on taking up ski touring or snowshoeing somewhere that shouldn't be a consideration because if it snows too heavy for an Akto you won't be walking out in just boots, it has a solid inner which helps to retain body heat which is pretty much the only source of heat you'll have most of the time. At approx 1.5kg weight it's suitable for backpacking . Though not designed for it a modified Akto was used succesfully on a solo expedition to the North Pole, not bad for a backpacking tent. If you really want the option of camping during heavy snowfall then the Scarp 1 with the crossing poles seems on paper to be the most versatile option as you can use it in summer without the extra poles though I have never used one. I've used a Hilleberg Soulo extensively in heavy snow and it performs just great but then If I just had walking boots in that kind of snow getting out would have been a survival situation so I do think it's more of a specialist tent.

For alpine, windy or snowy conditions, nothing beats a Hilleberg. Pricey though. Akto is my favorite one man shelter of all time (tunnel style). Soulo for a freestanding one man, but with a significant weight penalty. The Rogen is a sweet freestanding two man design. Has more airflow than some of their other models, but will handle wind like a champ. Excellent weight/space/weather compromise.

I have a Hilleberg Akto and can sit up cross legged in the middle, I'm 5'11". But I only really sit up if I'm cooking. If I'm not cooking, I'm probably reading laying on my back. And I can and do cook laying on my side, sometimes. I would give it a chance. You can go bigger, but weight will also increase.

Best is very subjective, and there's also different tents that are best for different situations. For instance, my favourite tent for camping solo in extreme weather conditions is my Hilleberg Akto. For camping at lower altitudes in the middle of summer I would choose something with much better ventilation and be less concerned about the tent withstanding heavy winds. Budget is needed as you'll be recommended tents anywhere from £60\~ to £1,000+. If your budget is on the lower end then I rate Robens tents quite highly.

Honestly for heavy weather in the winter i would just say fuck UL tents and go with my trusty Hilleberg Akto. It may not be Ultralight but i can sleep calmly knowing that it can handle any Blizzard the outdoors will throw at me.

That’s why I have a Hilleberg Akto. 15 years old and still going strong. Not a single tear or bad zip. 500g weight penalty

I've used both. I find Hilleberg 1-person tents to be pretty nice size-wise, but there's no denying a 2-person tent feels luxurious. Right now my only tent is a 1-person tent.

People shit on hilleberg prices till they use a hilleberg in less than ideal weather. I’ll tolerate the price for the long life and ability to handle some nasty weather. Most places in the states below tree line don’t need one though.

Hilleberg, TarpTent, SlingFin, Samaya. Real expeditions are more likely to choose Hilleberg. Their strongest tents are not super light, but they are made to withstand serious weather.

I swear by my Hilleberg, but that's a terrible deal, even on a great tent.

Get a Hilleberg! 😂buy once cry once.