Hilleberg Akto – Red

WHEN WE FIRST INTRODUCED the Akto over 20 years ago, we did not know that it would become as popular as it has. Although only slightly heavier than a bivybag, the Akto offers near-luxury, all-season shelter for the solo traveler –lodging that includes a vestibule and a packed size small enough to fit into a side pocket on many packs.

It’s an ideal choice any time you need the lightest weight, all season solo tent, and while it was not designed for extreme use, it has proven itself on extended polar expeditions, and so will stand up well to all conditions. Hikers, climbers, bicycle tourers and sea kayakers alike have embraced its lightweight roominess, and today it is being used in every clime, all over the world. Long distance backpackers especially appreciate having a sturdy, comfortable room of their own at the end of a long day on the trail. Trekkers find it excellent lightweight accommodation insurance for when traditional lodging in far flung places is overcrowded, overpriced, or unavailable. And tall users find it one of the few solo tents available that has enough room.

• 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.
• Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys.
• Plenty of room for one occupant and his or her gear.
• Linked but seperable inner and outer tent for simultaneous 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.)
• 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; see accessories).
• The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires optional pole holderes (see accessories).
• Stag ropes with double attachment points on each side of the bar increase stability under demanding conditions.
• Integrated door and valve. The valve is regulated by means of the zipper that runs in the upper part of the door.
• The inner tent’s mosquito net section is covered by an adjustable hatch for comfort all year round.
• Integrated storage pocket in the inner tent.
• Adjustable hatches in the main and foot ends of the outer tent provide good air flow, and are protected from rain by the projecting roof and the slope of the wall. 
• Wide flap protects the zipper from rain.
• Highly raised floor edge protects against damp ground.
• Ventilating fabric at the head and foot ends shuts out the snow, but is still air-permeable.
• Stable fiberglass poles in the corners of the outer tent provide extra height and more usable space.

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