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While often chosen for its strength, the Soulo is also a superb all-around tent for any kind of trip. It is remarkably lightweight and roomy, and its fully free standing construction allows you to easily adjust its position so as to avoid rocks or other such discomfort-causing annoyances. Seen here in Sarek National Park, Sweden. Photo: Tristan Tempest.
Soulo Details
Dual guy lines on each pole, with the upper attachment loop designed to wrap around the pole, increase stability in poor conditions.
Adjustable roof vent can be closed with a snow- proof panel, and is accessible from inside the tent.
Separate vent cover protects open vent from snow and rain.
Flap protects zipper from the rain.
High bathtub floor keeps out ground water.
Integrated stowage pocket.
Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a zipper adjustable, fabric panel for all-season comfort.
Vestibule is integrated into the construction, resulting in a fully free standing tent.
J Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9 mm poles make for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.
J All season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- able fabric panels.
J Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points provide outstanding snow-load handling capability.
J The Soulo has a plenty of room for one occupant and his or her gear.
Soulo awards
J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- taneous pitching.
J 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.
J The single entrance/single vestibule configuration affords easy access as well as storage space.
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 Soulo 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 Soulo pitching kit (sold separately; see page 80).
In 2009, Germany’s Outdoor named the Soulo Editor’s Choice, saying “[The Soulo] is the first truly convincing example of a free standing solo tent.” In 2011, Outdoor repeated the honor, commenting, “There are lighter one-person tents than the 2.4 kg Soulo. But there are no other solo tents that are as stable or as comfortable.”
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