News
November 4th, 2012
Backpacker Magazine featured a Soulo in their latest Fall Gear Guide. Their testers were more than happy with the Soulo, writing:
“If you go out alone on winter trips, the last thing you need to
worry about is your protection from the elements. Everywhere we
pitched this tent, from exposed shelves at 6000 feet on Oregon’s Mt
Hood to snowfields in Patagonia; the Soulo gave our
testers peace of mind. One tester battled wind gusts up to 50 mph
and said, “It felt so bomber it was like the anchors reached to the
center of the Earth.” Our man in Chile did manage to break the
longest pole while setting it up in the dark, but – unlike any other
tent we tested &ndash the Hilleberg comes with both a repair sleeve and
spare section so you can make permanent repairs in the field. Three
poles fasten directly to the tough – but light – Kerlon 1200 rainfly
(not the canopy), which means the canopy is always shielded from
rain or snow during setup. The livability was the topper, though. A
vast, 28 square-foot interior left plenty of room for a 6 footer and
gear, while the side door offers ample vestibule space (7.6 square
feet) to shed wet layers while protected from storms (but before
entering the sleeping area). A 38-inch maximum height meant testers
could sit up easily without touching the ceiling. Ventilation is
adequate thanks to the single, protected roof vent. Organizers take
note: internal gear storage options are few.”