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The remarkably sturdy Akto is a fine choice for any trip in any season where light weight and all-season function are essential. Seen here with Petra Hilleberg during a spring ski tour near Storulvån, in northern Sweden. Photo: Jon Dykes/Hilleberg Team.
Akto Details
Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each side of the pole increase stability in poor conditions.
Integrated door and vent. The top of the door also acts as the vent’s adjusting mechanism.
Partial no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by an adjustable, fabric panel for all season comfort.
Integrated stowage pocket.
Zipper adjustable vents in head and foot ends of the outer tent provide good air flow, and are protected from rain by the angled design of the end itself.
Large flap protects the zipper from the rain.
High bathtub floor keeps out ground water.
Venting fabric on head and foot ends keeps out snow, yet is highly breathable.
Sturdy fiberglass rods in corners of the outer tent provide extra height and more usable space.
J Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9 mm poles make J for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.
J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to J the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust-
able fabric panels.
J Single pole construction offers excellent space to weight ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys.
J The Akto has a plenty of room for one occupant and his or her gear.
Akto awards
Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- taneous pitching.
Basic pitching requires only four pegs in the head and foot end guy lines, and the simple, single-opening, continuous pole sleeve and tensioner system is quick to pitch and remarkably stable. (note: pegging out the four corners provides optimal floor space, venting and overall tent function and is highly recommended.)
J An optional footprint covers the entire area of the outer tent, including the vestibule. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching.
J The inner tent can be replaced with the Akto Mesh Inner tent (sold separately; see page 76).
J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires the optional Akto/Enan pitching kit (sold separately; see page 80).
J The single entrance/single vestibule configuration affords easy access as well as storage space.
Britain’s Trek & Mountain tested light- weight tents and named the Akto Best in Test. “This tent was definitely made bypeoplewhousethem!”theywrote.“A superb piece of kit all round.”
8 OU 2012
British magazine and website Adventure Travel lauded the Akto for its spacious, strong, and easy to pitch design, writing, “Hilleberg tents are a delight and testing one is a privilege,” wrote the reviewer. “. the Swedish company didn’t disappoint.”
Adventure Bike Rider, a British magazine dedicated to adventurous motorcycle touring, gave the Akto 9 out of 10, prais- ing its sturdiness, roominess and venti- lation. “Everything has been considered with the user in mind.”
Britain’s The Great Outdoors has three times awarded the Akto Best Buy. In 2008, the reviewer wrote, “I still think the Akto is the best compromise between weight, space, stability and durability.”
ABR RATING 9outof10 www.adventurebikerider.com
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