The Great Outdoors (UK)

THE SOULO AND NIAK: INSIGHT FROM THE TENTMAKERS

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Stuart Craig of Hilleberg describes why the combinatio­n of these two tent models will equip you for any kind of trip and any kind of weather.

“Will’s choice of a Red Label Soulo and a Yellow Label Niak is an outstandin­g, highly versatile tent ‘kit’.

“The Soulo, with its fully freestandi­ng constructi­on and very robust, multiple-crossing-point dome structure, will handle nearly any weather in any season and any terrain. The Niak, built for the snow-free times of the year, is remarkably strong and very light, and offers palatial comfort for the solo adventurer (and featherlig­ht weight for two).

“With the Soulo, you can confidentl­y tackle trips, year-round, where demanding situations are likely, be that challengin­g pitching circumstan­ces or uncertain, temperamen­tal (and foul) weather, knowing that the tent’s structure – the 12kg/26.5lb tear strength in its Kerlon 1200 outer tent and its DAC 9mm poles – will handle it all.

“For less formidable, warmerweat­her adventures, the Niak will provide welcome, spacious comfort and equally welcome light weight. And its Kerlon 1000’s 8kg/17.5lb tear strength and the same 9mm poles as found in the Soulo have the built-in capability to handle whatever comes, be that driving rain, the occasional sleet or hail deluge, or even, as Will notes, winds running to 40 knots (70kph/45mph+).

“If you want to increase the range of your Soulo/Niak kit towards the more robust end of the spectrum, opt for the Black Label Soulo: it is Hilleberg’s strongest solo tent, and arguably the strongest one-person tent available. It has the same dimensions, structure and fully freestandi­ng constructi­on as the

Red Label version, but with the added strength from DAC 10mm poles and Kerlon 1800 fabric, with an 18kg/44lb tear strength in the outer tent.”

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