Here is the ultimate backpacking tent review, the Hilleberg Soulo vs 2024 Nortent Vern 1. I believe these two solo wild camping tents are the best backpacking tent in the world. These two 1 person tents are very high quality 4 season tents capable of being used as winter tents in all sort of bad weather conditions.
I have made my solo tent choice but which do you prefer? Put it in the comment section!
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Despite the quality and reputation of the Hilleberg Soulo tent I actual prefer the Nortent Vern 1 tent. This is becuase of the increased internal space, the two doors and the ventilation options. I believe it's a great tent for tall people too.
Both tents are still not perfect though. They both weigh a fair bit and the pack sizes aren't small either. However, they will protect you in adverse weather conditions.
Hilleberg Soulo
Features
Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9mm poles make for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.
All season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjustable fabric panels.
Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points provide outstanding snow-load handling capability.
Plenty of room for one occupant and his or her gear.
Linked but seperable inner and outer tent for simultaneous pitching.
Fully free standing dome design requires no pegs for pitching, and the straightforward short sleeve and clip pole system make for quick, easy set up.
The single entrance/single vestibule configuration affords easy access as well as storage space.
An optional footprint covers the entire area of the outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching.
The inner tent can be replaced with a Mesh Inner tent (sold separately).
The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires optional pole holders (sold separately).
Specifications
Weight Specs
Flysheet & inner weighs: 1642g
Poles weigh: 550g
Total weight: 2192g (excludes pegs & bags)
Pegs x12 weigh: 136g
Construction + Materials
Inner tent area: 2.0 m2/21.5 ft2
Vestibule area: 0.6 m2/6.4 ft2
Fly fabric: Kerlon 1200, 30 D High Tenacity Ripstop Nylon 66
Fly treatment: Coated on both sides with a total of 3 layers of 100% silicone, and treated for UV resistance during dyeing and coating
Fly hydrostatic head: 5000 mm/49 kPa (ISO 811)
Fly tear strength: min. 12 kg (ISO 13937-4)
Inner tent fabric: 30 denier Ripstop Nylon
Inner tent treatment: Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
Floor fabric: 70 denier Nylon
Floor treatment: Triple-coated Polyurethane
Floor hydrostatic head: 15000 mm/147 kPa (ISO 811)
Floor miscellaneous: Highly puncture & abrasion resistant
Poles (9mm): 2 x 344, 1 x 285 cm / 2 x 135.4, 1 x 112.2 in
Pegs: 12 V-Peg
Nortent Vern 1
NORTENT Vern 1 is an extremely durable and solid tent intended for 1 person. Optimal for the longer hikes in mountains and over isolate plains where you really need a reliable shelter against the elements. With its aerodynamic shape and many possibilities for anchoring the tent to the ground, this tent is a true friend which will keep you safe in the different elements. We believe you should not have to fight the elements but rather become one with and thrive in them.
Vern 1 is designed to provide clean and correct lines that blend in with nature. We have placed great emphasis on the tent being able to be set up quickly and easily without obstacles. With a little practice you should be able to set up the tent in 2-3 minutes where you can then crawl into a warm and safe sleeping bag.
All exposed areas on the outer fabric are reinforced with Dyneema. Dyneema is considered the world's strongest fibre. It is therefore entirely appropriate that we use this fabric fibre in these tents.
4 seasons
Capacity: 1,5 person
Flysheet: Ripstop silnylon 30D, HH 3000mm (1650 g with inner)
Floor: 70D nylon, HH 10000mm
Guylines: Dyneema 10 pcs
Pegs/ stakes: 18 aluminium Y-peg (288 g, 16 g each)
Pole: Three 9 mm high quality aluminium, 7000 series. (600 g),
Bag: 70D ripstop silnylon (70 g)
Weight min: 2,3 kg
Weight max: 2,6 kg
Height: 100 cm
Length: 260 cm
Width: 200 cm
Pack size: 40x19 cm (length x diameter)
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16 мар 2024
