ein kruezi an die leute von "outdoorfeeling". benütze das akto seit jahren und bin auch sehr zufrieden damit. es hält ausserdem sehr viel mehr wind aus, als man vielleicht glaubt - ich habe im zelt übernachtet, als gerade der kyrill über österreich fegte - ohne probleme. ohne meinen akto "footprint" geh ich allerdings nie campen, die paar extragramm zahlen sich aus und alles bleibt unversehrt und trocken/sauber. gutes review! pfiat euch :)
i canoe so i can take some extra weight,if you look at my video "cooking in shelter" you will see the Atko pitched outside a Baker tent type shelter.the Atko is just for sleeping and kept clean and dry and the shelter, which is made from silnylon and light, serves as a living room-kitchen.
Used Akto in 10 years.Vintermountaneering, biking. The longest on 5 month biketrip. 3 of them wild tenting through East Europe including the High Tatra'. From +25 to - 28 C. Several times sat comfortably two day' in hard wind and constant rain. Cooking inside on gasoline stove..
Also along with my 1.78 m girlfriend (i am 1.7) works well. Bagpacking or biking. Depending on weather we use it without inner tent. =Lighter & smaller. Ventilation not so good in warm weather. The pegs are a bit short.
My favorite tent. Don't let the one-man tent designation dissuade you. Two people can fit in this tent if you are romantically inclined to snuggle close like I do..If you take out the inner tent there is plenty of room for two. The single pole makes it fast to set up and the inner vestibule/porch is stake down some guy lines and you're home.
Ive had my Akto for 6 years or so. Best tent I have ever owned - perfect for solo light weight trekking. Ive used it from the mountains of Japan to the mountains of the eastern US - from summer to winter - heavy rain, heavy wind, and snow - never had a problem.
The only downsides I can think of with the Akto are: its not the best hot & humid weather tent, and its not freestanding (which I dont see as a downside, but some might).
I am using the Akto already for many years, I think 5 or so, and am very enthousiastic about it. It is true, you should not be to big as it is not very high. Though it needs eight pegs it is often possible to use other means.
The most impressed I was when my Akto survived a storm on Iceland (Hornstrandir) and kept reasonably stable. Of course I used big stones to keep the pegs on the ground.
well, finally tried out my Akto in Dartmoor this christmas. Not entirely over the moon tbh, the height of it is barely enough to sit up in, i got a sore neck and back by crouching over and i'm only 5' 10" tall or there abouts. The space inside is tiny. How people cook in the porch amazes me as i'd not take the chance unless seriously stuck in the tent for days and needed to eat. Should have got a voyager and deal with the extra weight.
thumbs down wtf? i wild camp and i know what i'm talking about.
So, to reinterate - pitching is a delicate art, wrong & u will have the outter easily touch the inner net and get wet. The condensation buildup is significant. The porch is just big enough to cook in but be very very careful. The end poles that are built in stop it packing down small. The outter door will annoy the hell out of you by falling down when you tie it back
@sweetypie000 I don't know what you are experienced with. Lines are adjustable and the door is to be fixed. I pack it nice rolled in the smallest bikepack. Of cause you must be careful with open flames in a plastic tent. Once in constantly 4 days rain I was ill & sweating like a pig, so I had to dry my wet down sleeping bag over the gasoline stove.
Condensation is a problem, but You can't have it all. I haven't seen any other tent in this durable quality & low weight. What did you choose?
you're SO lucky living there, I live in London, UK and theres nothing forest like for miles and miles. Its also illegal to wild camp in the England and Wales :( :( :(
ein kruezi an die leute von "outdoorfeeling". benütze das akto seit jahren und bin auch sehr zufrieden damit. es hält ausserdem sehr viel mehr wind aus, als man vielleicht glaubt - ich habe im zelt übernachtet, als gerade der kyrill über österreich fegte - ohne probleme. ohne meinen akto "footprint" geh ich allerdings nie campen, die paar extragramm zahlen sich aus und alles bleibt unversehrt und trocken/sauber. gutes review! pfiat euch :)
puschmannn 4 months ago
i canoe so i can take some extra weight,if you look at my video "cooking in shelter" you will see the Atko pitched outside a Baker tent type shelter.the Atko is just for sleeping and kept clean and dry and the shelter, which is made from silnylon and light, serves as a living room-kitchen.
wetcanoedogs 11 months ago
Used Akto in 10 years.Vintermountaneering, biking. The longest on 5 month biketrip. 3 of them wild tenting through East Europe including the High Tatra'. From +25 to - 28 C. Several times sat comfortably two day' in hard wind and constant rain. Cooking inside on gasoline stove..
Also along with my 1.78 m girlfriend (i am 1.7) works well. Bagpacking or biking. Depending on weather we use it without inner tent. =Lighter & smaller. Ventilation not so good in warm weather. The pegs are a bit short.
pozorlano 1 year ago
My favorite tent. Don't let the one-man tent designation dissuade you. Two people can fit in this tent if you are romantically inclined to snuggle close like I do..If you take out the inner tent there is plenty of room for two. The single pole makes it fast to set up and the inner vestibule/porch is stake down some guy lines and you're home.
SFConifer 2 years ago
Ive had my Akto for 6 years or so. Best tent I have ever owned - perfect for solo light weight trekking. Ive used it from the mountains of Japan to the mountains of the eastern US - from summer to winter - heavy rain, heavy wind, and snow - never had a problem.
The only downsides I can think of with the Akto are: its not the best hot & humid weather tent, and its not freestanding (which I dont see as a downside, but some might).
Quality tent from a quality company.
BrerRabbitBDA 2 years ago
I am using the Akto already for many years, I think 5 or so, and am very enthousiastic about it. It is true, you should not be to big as it is not very high. Though it needs eight pegs it is often possible to use other means.
The most impressed I was when my Akto survived a storm on Iceland (Hornstrandir) and kept reasonably stable. Of course I used big stones to keep the pegs on the ground.
This is a great 1 person tent!
nwsbox 3 years ago
well, finally tried out my Akto in Dartmoor this christmas. Not entirely over the moon tbh, the height of it is barely enough to sit up in, i got a sore neck and back by crouching over and i'm only 5' 10" tall or there abouts. The space inside is tiny. How people cook in the porch amazes me as i'd not take the chance unless seriously stuck in the tent for days and needed to eat. Should have got a voyager and deal with the extra weight.
sweetypie000 3 years ago
You need to look on the net how to shorten the tension chord joining the two bottoms of the pole; more tension = more headroom.
more than enough room to store all your gear and cook dinner in the porch!
rogthedodger 2 years ago
thumbs down wtf? i wild camp and i know what i'm talking about.
So, to reinterate - pitching is a delicate art, wrong & u will have the outter easily touch the inner net and get wet. The condensation buildup is significant. The porch is just big enough to cook in but be very very careful. The end poles that are built in stop it packing down small. The outter door will annoy the hell out of you by falling down when you tie it back
sitting height is minimal
sweetypie000 2 years ago
@sweetypie000 I don't know what you are experienced with. Lines are adjustable and the door is to be fixed. I pack it nice rolled in the smallest bikepack. Of cause you must be careful with open flames in a plastic tent. Once in constantly 4 days rain I was ill & sweating like a pig, so I had to dry my wet down sleeping bag over the gasoline stove.
Condensation is a problem, but You can't have it all. I haven't seen any other tent in this durable quality & low weight. What did you choose?
pozorlano 1 year ago
@pozorlano i don't use the Akto anymore I've upgraded to hammocking :)
sweetypie000 1 year ago
Hi in switzerland is wild camping illegal to, but nobody says anything
outdoorfeeling 3 years ago
Thanks.
you're SO lucky living there, I live in London, UK and theres nothing forest like for miles and miles. Its also illegal to wild camp in the England and Wales :( :( :(
sweetypie000 3 years ago
nice demo of the Akto. Thanks!
B206III 3 years ago