The switch to a Hilleberg Akto

[chmusar]

I love my Akto, but the Niak does appear to be a very good choice when 4 season protection isn't needed, which for me is most of the time. I will be looking for a good deal on a Niak or sure.

You want be dissapointed , make sure you get the footprint which can be left on if needed

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[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Well the guy selling the Unna was a flake so I have an Akto and footprint on the way. Does anyone here run the carbon pole from Fibraplex in their Akto? I can't leave things alone and plan on chopping weight where I can (zipper pulls, guy lines, pole/s).

 

[sneaky]

From what I've read it takes forever to get a pole from fibraplex. Cuts weight, yes, but carbon is either perfect or sticking through your shelter. Not worth the trade off to me.

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Thanks for the input. Does anyone know offhand how many oz. the pole is for the Akto?

 

[Jimbo V]

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[Jimbo V]

That's with the pole sack and the repair piece


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[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Awesome, thanks Jimbo. I am trying figuring out if building a pole using Easton FX sections would be worth a try. I figure it would be about 4 oz. for the pole which is 1 oz heavier than Fibraplex but appears to have a stronger insert section than the Firbaplex poles.

 

[deadwolf]

Without looking at em the website right now, I'm wondering if the Akto pole is a 10mm and the Enan a 9mm? That could save you some weight right there. Or you coulda just bought an Enan : )

Edit, just saw they are both 9mm poles


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[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

The Akto can go from 4 to 3 season the Enan maybe not as well so thats why I went with the Akto. I just like to play with my gear so I figured since I am going from the Fly Creek to the Akto I wouldn't mind cutting a little bit from the Akto.

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Anyone have experience with Z-Line from Zpacks? I am thinking of trying Z-line ultralight with their micro line locks.

 

[deadwolf]

Zpacks sent me the wrong line twice in a row. Just received some line from Lawson, the glowire, and it looks awesome. 2mm


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[sneaky]

I used Kelty triptease line on my Soulo. Ditch the line locks and use a taut-line hitch and save more weight.

 

[deadwolf]

Kelty triptease is also on Massdrop right now


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[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Sweet, Ill check that out as well as touch up on my knot tying. I know a ton of fishing knots but not too hip with other so I'll have to learn myself a few.

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

If anyone was curious switching the standard 3mm guy lines with locks and all 22 of the zipper tabs (wind chimes) with 1.5mm cord and using a hitch knots saved about 2.61 oz.

 

[justin davis]

I am trying out an akto on a fire the past 11 days. I've had really bad condensation? I've been trying to vent but the condensation is pretty rough?

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Are you running the inner liner or just the rain fly? I haven't even had time to field mine outside of the backyard yet. I am hoping I don't get any unwanted surprises when I get to use it.

 

[armyjoe]

I sold mine after one weekend with it during hunting season. Condensation was ridiculous to say the least. I tried everything too. Just wasn't my cup of tea.

Honestly, the Tarptent Notch is better and damn close to the same thing if you want a tent like that. The side walls are higher so the fabric isn't as close to your face and the ventilation is way better with the 3 season insert. You can also swap with a 4 season insert as well. Condensation was better too.

 

[deadwolf]

When I was trying to decide between the Akto and Enan I called Hilleberg directly and was steered towards the Enan. Lighter, and haven't had any condensation issues at all after one weekend in it.


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[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

I guess I will have a review good or bad here pretty quick. I should have some considerable time in it this year from the first week of elk season through October.