LESSON LEARNED - Wrap a towel around poles so they can be inserted into sleeves DRY. I saw a video where the reviewer of the Unna inserted wet poles into sleeves while it was raining. Later that night the temperature dropped to below freezing & it snowed. The next morning he had a difficult time removing the poles which had frozen to the sleeve material & the pole sections were also frozen together. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Excellent and detailed review. The best in fact. I’ve got the Enan for five years now, and the Akto is next on my list. I’ve also got the nammatj 3 gt and the Unnan, which is my favorite of all, and in honesty could now never take a step back with ANY other maker as to the quality and attention to details is so amazing with Hilleberg tents. Price? Who cares. We only live once.
I'm just in the process of deciding what tent to buy - my husband will use it too - and have been considering the Enan. I'm not at all an experienced camper but keep coming back to the Hilleberg brand, as I always believe in buying good quality stuff which will last. Your video gets 10/10 from me - none of your words are wasted!! Just an excellent review, and useful comparison with the Akto, which I had also considered. Thank you for spending all day doing this! I will be subscribing.
Great thorough review. The main ‘design flaw’ of the Akto is the drooping inner ends. I have seen someone use their spare pole section to hoist up the outer tent to try to reduce that. The main ‘design flaw’ of the Enan is the lack of an upper wet weather vent. I’ve seen a guy put a clothes peg in the gap between door and zip flap to keep it slightly ajar. As you say, both excellent tents.
Thank you Peter. Yes, I’ve seen people doing both of those that you mentioned too. A “perfect tent” is still to be found but these come pretty close. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
Bin liner over your foot box and I use a chamois like cloth I stole from my mrs. I have one in every tent bag moist and stored in a ziplock. The hillebergs aren’t any worse than another brand if your camping in winter learn to live with its consequences. Perfectly explained video
There is so much interest in these two tents among the hill climbing communities. I thnk many people are interested even if not considering choosing between them to buy, but because they provide a market leader point of comparison for the tent they are buying or already have. So very interesting to have the actual tents compared side by side in detail so one can comprehend features, livability, and 3 vs 4 season use. Thank you for your effort in posting.
This must be the most comprehensive comparison of these two great tents on YT, and I have seen a lot of these reviews. Personally still think the Akto (which I have) is a great tent after all these decades. Reasonable weight and very strong build. Snow however can be a problem, as the "roof" will sag on to ones face because of the single hoop design. Dome tents are better in winter. Condensation can be a problem, especially with outside temperatures around zero or slightly freezing, when the "dripping cave" effect can spoil your night.
Unique, thorough review of two fantastic tents. I myself have an Akto with footprint (minimizes condensation) and a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 for sale. I have no faith in Copper Spurs HH 1200 mm ground sheet (its footprint won't help here...). Planning to buy Enan and use it for 3 seasons - and then use my Akto for the coldest months - or in the wildest autumn storm! Can reuse my footprint for Enan (again to minimize condensation) and can even use the tent pole - from Enan - to double pole Akto, in the wildest windy weather (both tents have identical 9mm. DAC poles and footprint).
Your comparison videos of Hilleberg tents is top notch 👍 Im Swedish and I've realized that for some strange reason I have to look elsewhere for really good Hilleberg reviews... UK delivers ✅
Made a big improvement to my AKTO by replacing the small mesh vent window with that whole part being a zip down (2 zips) mesh panel / inner tent material - Nice views from tent ! Also a tyvek footprint that extends out past the entrance ( that triangle bit can be folded back at night / when outer door is closed. Also bought a Nammatj 2 10mm pole to use with the Akto. (my original version has KERLON 15 material - ie mid way between a Red & Black Label tent) Tip - to make more space above face, put rucksack at head end instead of foot end, i put pillow on top of partially filled sack.
@@WildCampingWelshman yes and when I bought it it was probably much cheaper. You can see how good it still looks at the beginning of my second day on the south down way on my channel. My friend used it. I recently got a BA tiger wall UL2 for my planned AT hike. But the AKTO is amazing in bad weather.
Watched far more of this than I should of done. I have ZERO interest in buying either of these tents, but what an absolutely epic review. Remarkably good.
Go on Chris, you know you want to..... just get one and keep filming your other stuff. “No gear but all of the ideas” 😉😂 “No clobber but plenty of.....” 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman hahaha yes I’ll sleep in luxury but film my old Quechua. It would be like a Ray Mears episode where he’s pretending to be sleeping in the woods but secretly going off to the Hilton. Allegedly.
@@chrishomer 😂 No doubt he did and had a slap up meal in a restaurant. I would if someone else was paying mate 😂. Your Quechua has served you well, it wouldn’t be the same if you went out without it 👍🏻
Thanks for a great comparison between the two tents! I own the Enan, bought it to save weight during at two week trip in Sarek 2019, I didn't want to lug around my Soulo since the weight with food was quite much. I was a little nervous at first on how the Enan would handle bad weather with heavy rain and wind, but during the first three days of the trip we had some really bad weather and the Enan handled it perfect! Towards the end of the trip when we made camp on the border between Sarek and Padjelanta national park the next storm hit us, the only thing I had to do that time was to close one of the ends with the kerlon fabric, as you demonstrated, because it rained horizontally 😂 I also have some extra guylines at the ends and it really helps keeping the inner and outer fabric tensioned and separated during bad weather.
Thanks to your reply, I've added two additional guyout lines at what is normally the foot end/the end facing into the wind. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Thanks Mattias for your inputs. I'm considering the Padjelanta trail for next year and the Enan is a consideration as the hike will be over 10 days. I own an Akto and a Nallo 2 but as you mentioned, the weight over longer hikes is a major concern. In a UA-cam video by Tom Heaney, at Tom Heaney Adventure, he recommends to put a 10 mm pole from a Nammatj 2 tent. I'd also consider 3 mm guy lines and more of them plus larger pegs, just to be on the safe side.
@@larsmoller870 you don’t need the stronger poles and thicker guy lines. Enan is super sturdy as is. Put 2 extra guylines where the toggles are in head/ foot end and use the bigger Y pegs from hilleberg for stronger grip.
I've bought the Enan tent on internet a couple of days ago. Can't wait to get it. Will use it on a bikepacking trip here in Norway this summer. I'm only 170cm tall, think this tent will be perfect for my needs. After watching this video I'm even more convinced I've made the right choice ordering this tent. Thank you for this informative video.
Meget fornøyd med teltet, angrer ikke et sekund på at jeg kjøpte det. Perfekt størrelse til meg. Syklet til Lofoten forrige sommer med det. Uvær på Andøya på natten, fossregnet, lynte og tordnet, null kondens alt holdt seg tørt. Står godt imot vinden og. Jeg klarer å sitte oppreist i det, og får stappet inn et exped oppblåsbart liggeunderlag 7cm tykt, 183cm x 65cm. Så mye mer er det ikke plass til, akkurat så at liggeunderlaget går inn på bredden, men perfekt til mitt bruk og sykkelturene mine. Forteltet er stort nok til å stappe sykkelbaggene og klærne inn dit, som sagt meget fornøyd, blir å bruke det igjen denne sommeren og på en ny sykkeltur 😊
Nice comparison! I have the Soulo and have been curious about the Enan or Anaris as a lighter weight summer tent. But I don’t need another tent, I don’t need another tent ... dang it, I want another tent! 😊 Ugh
@@WildCampingWelshman thanks again Jiffy for such a great comparison! Went with the Enan, although I won’t be getting it for a few months as it’s on backorder. Absolutely worth it though for a quality handmade tent! ATB. Again ... seriously great comparison!
That tent will be extremely tough if pegged down correctly and the ground is good. I’ve had my red label one out in some strong winds and it held up fine 👍🏻
I’ve experienced strong winds in the Summer months mate. I check the MWIS website before I go and take the tent I think most appropriate to those conditions. If it’s forecast strong gusts, it’s the Soulo 👍🏻
Don't worry about the price; whitewater kayakers like me pay $3,000 USD for a full winter outfit, plus the vehicle to climb the mountainous backcountry trails. Our favorite vehicles range from $45,000 USD and up. Great point about the guyline angle.
Great comparison of two fantastic tents. Love the tip of spraying Nikwax on the lower ends of the sleeping bag. I’ll be doing that later haha. Thanks again jiffy 👌🏼
Comments like yours is the reason I read 'em. I'll be adding a couple of extra guylines at the foot end of my Enan, for sure. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Thank you for this video. I have used a 3-season Zpack Duplex for each of the 3 long trails of the USA (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail), but have decided to move to a more robust tent to match my future hiking ambitions. This video is tremendously helpful, and for your thoroughness, I am thankful. Great work, I appreciate your efforts and insights!
I have these two tents and must have spent what adds up to a few years living in them, my first Akto which I think was the original design weighing 1.7k and without the top vent. I wore out the waterproofing on the grey groundsheet, so far it's replacement has lasted longer even though it's a bit lighter. Couple of differences I noticed was that the darker colour of the Enan made it very hot on early summer mornings north of Arctic circle, like 6.00am too hot to stay in a closed tent so I'm not sure the darker colour is a great idea. The other difference is that I think I get a wider field of view when sitting in the Enan than the Akto , not sure if that impression is truly acurate as I have never had them up side by side to compare.
I've discovered a need to put a stone or some other small support when pitching my Enan at the base of the fiberglass pole at the foot end of my tent to keep it from sinking into the ground which then causes the tent to sag because of a loss of tension. This is especially true if the ground is soft, during strong gusty winds all night or if the ground gets soaking wet because of rainfall. I bought my Enan in March 2020; Hilleberg has upgraded the floor material of the Enan to the same material used in the Akto although their website doesn't show the change. Anyone in customer service will verify the change of tent floor material of the Enan as of February 2020.
I recently bought the Enan, thanks in large part to your windy camping trip in the Peak District. I'd not noticed the additional guy out points at both ends on the Enan. I'll be attaching some guyout lines at those points, just in case. I'm camping at elevations above 8,000' where it is often strong gusty winds at night. Much to my surprise 10 days ago I woke up in the morning with snow on the Enan & Mother Nature treated me to a beautiful snowy winter wonderland. I like being able to pitch the inner, outer, & footprint simultaneously & not having to fool around with small plastic clips that all my other tents came with to attach the fly to the inner. Pitching my Enan in strong gusty winds is no problem. My Enan is dark Green. Same as yours. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Thank you. The Enan is a great design and the pitching all in one go is what attracted me to Hilleberg tents in the first place. Best wishes from Wales 🏴
@@WildCampingWelshman I bought my Enan in March 2020. Shannon, in the Seattle office, confirmed that my tent did indeed, come with the 70D Triple Coated Polyurethane floor material that is used for the floor of the Akto. Apparently sometime in February 2020 Hilleberg made the decision to use the same floor material for the Akto & Enan. The Hilleberg website hasn't been updated to show the change. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
TIP #1; No need to go outside the tent to open or close either end ventilation flap on the ENAN. Stay inside the tent, detach 2 overhead toggles that attach the inner to the outer. Now simply reach over to open or close the ventilation flaps. Now, reattach the inner to the outer toggles. easy peasy. TIP #2; Open or Close the vents at either end at the time your staking out each end when pitching the Enan Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
A good perspective on these two very highly regarded models. I used to use the older version Akto, really liked particular features, but had felt a bit claustrophobic. Last year I got an Enan, so far used for cycle touring, it is a roomy, cosy and frankly quite warm tent and I will be using it for typical UK four season. I also like the footprint of the Enan for finding a pitch in tighter spaces. Being quite compact, I use a lightweight sleeping bag cover for condensation (plus adds a little extra warmth), which is not really an issue and the fabric dissipates moisture effectively the following morning. Like you mention, I always look for ways to lighten my load and the Enan fulfills this, without the need to go into ultra light weight where a shelter is concerned.
Thank you Iain. A very good point about the overall footprint of the tent and the ability of being able to fit it into small spaces, something I failed to mention in this film. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
I've got the laser comp 1 , pretty much same design , yer right the footprint is great , I've got my tent in all sorts tight spots , its an excellent design . I've gone back to my laser comp for bikepacking 😃
Whatever the material is on the akto it loves moisture . I've set one up on a dry day with footprint and not slept in it and insides have been soaking . I've set one up on coast before and outside was covered I'm moisture in minutes , I love my akto but moisture is without a doubt a problem that I've had in no other tent . Great review , in fact best on UA-cam 👍
I love my Akto. I know, 500 grams is a lot actually. But I love the extra features you get with the Akto, the door vent, the 4 season inner tent, the fully open sheltered vents on each end. There are sleeping mats that weigh a kilo. And I'm not dissing the Enan, it looks like a great tent. But I've been so happy with my Akto. My first experience with it- like you, I bought a used one from Ebay- was in Ullapool. I went for a hike down from Ullapool to Gairloch in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. When I arrived in Ullapool, there was 50 MPH winds. I pitched the Akto in that wind and I remember some guys nearby who were hanging out in their land rover laughing at me. But I pitched that tent in 2 minutes flat and I was inside and dry and warm and although the wind literally pushed the outer into the inner and onto my face quiet often, that tent stood up and took it. I moved out the next morning very confident and that tent has never let me down. It has a small footprint and can be pitched anywhere your body will comfortably fit. I know the world has moved on since the Akto entered the market, but this is still a great tent, and you can't really go wrong if you are faced with $300 on ebay for an Akto and $1,000 for an Enan. Save the 700 and spend it on your sleeping system. The Akto won't let you down. That's a fact. It don't matter what you walk into, you can weather it out in that tent.
Nice video thank you. I manage to entirely avoid condensation by only pitching infront of the tv in the front room :) Not too far from the kettle either.
Thanks for a great review. I’ve been using the Akto for a few years now. It’s an excellent tent. The footprint makes it easier to pack and gives an extra layer of insulation from the ground.
As always Jiffy very enjoyable and informative. Good advice about rolling the door back. Done incorrectly that could easily unravel and fall down onto a lit stove.
Great review, no nonesense. I think I saw on Hilleberg vid that for venting the Enan's door in rain, only unzip the door from the bottom up as necessary and Then roll it & toggle it up, thereby creating a 'hood'.
Professional comparison what stands out. Even mentioned enans mesh bit cover what we didn’t know about. Appreciate encouraging viewers to ask the questions.
Thank you, ive had the the tent (Enan) for a couple of years now. Its working well for my expeditions in the alpine areas of sweden. The condence problems you mention only accurs when the temperature is about -2 to -10, when doors closed. If you keep the outer tent door open its no problem.
Many thanks for this video comparison. I'm investigating for a Bikepackoing tent and think about the Enan or the Akto. Why? I use a Kerron 3 since about 25 or 28 years. First time for camping with my wife and my son, later on with my son. It is comfortable for two persons also in rainy wheater. As I’m unlikely to be out in snow, the video helps me to decide for the Enan - I think it fits my needs and I like the quality of Hilleberg tents, of course the Kerron is a tank in comparison.
Thought this was a great comparison. Also have both, use in NZ. Only thing I'd add is re condensation: yes it is an issue in both but that's the price you pay for a Scandinavian-designed tent where the fly pitches right down to the ground so wind/snow resistance increases and ventilation decreases. Have a friend who is very happy with her Nordisk Telemark: same deal. If you can't handle condensation (and are happy to swap storm-worthiness with better ventilation & cheaper price) then buy a Laser Competition I reckon
I’ve used Taunton Leisure I bought a Tent Tipi Safir CP9 in 2010. Spent 22weeks none stop(homeless) worth the £1280 I paid. Now they are £1800 plus. My Akto was £375 from memory of eBay s/h in 2020
Hello and very good video. I got rid of my Akto because when I was lying on my side in my sleeping bag, the inner tent would lie on my shoulder and really wet or dampened my sleeping bag. Found the inner to low. So switched to the Soulo which has steeper sides as you know. I now use Easton or Alpkit round steaks for a lot of my wild camping now because of boggy ground and heather which I find a lot better. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
Many thanks for this video comparison. Of the two I think I’m leaning towards the Enan, as I’m unlikely to be out in snow and it looks to be stronger than almost any other 3-season tent (I’ve watched a lot of other tent videos lately). I’ve read about the ability to create a storm opening on the Enan using a clothes peg (thanks to the ‘Westonfront’ Wordpress blog) by unzipping the door from the top and clipping the clothes peg to zip protector and the back of the peg holds the main door open. I’m planning to go bikepacking with my Brompton and I’m looking for something lighter than my TN Ultra Quasar.
Really enjoyed this. Just got and used a new Nammatj 2 GT and absolutely love it and will buy Hilleberg again. I think for a lot of folks these tents are overkill but for those that camp in the worst weather the price of these tents is so worth it.Cheers.
That is a most excellent review and comparison. I’ve been thinking about what to replace my 18 year old Akto with now you helped make the choice easier, Wonder if the poles are the same length, I’m unlikely to need to double pole the Enan but it’s handy to have a spare pole. 👍
Thank you Jonathan. I had to pay for it over 12 months, thankfully interest free. I hope you’re well and enjoyed your first camp for a while. Best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
An excellent comparison of the 2 tents. I am looking at a new hike tent. Had not thought about the Enan, so it is good to get a good rundown on both tents.
brilliant video, so comprehensive, by someone who really uses and knows these tents. I have picked up some useful tips for my akto here. Your presentation style is head and shoulders above the rest, and I have watched a lot of videos! Hillebergs are not cheap, but the materials used and the care that goes into making them means they are great value, and I trust mine in bad conditions.
From an end design point of view it sounds like the ideal would be to have the head end a single pole with increased height and fabric tension to keep the fabric off your face, whilst the foot end could have two poles so you can get your pack in and keep your sleeping bag off the inner.
Hi Jiffy, great video. You have hit the nail on the head when you talk about resale value of Hilleberg tents. This is so important and often over looked. Really liked your demonstration of head height comparing the single fiberglass pole on the Enan to the double ones on the AKTO. ATB Tom
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! It was extremely helpful and comprised a lot of information hardly to get somewhere else. Good balance between speed and content. Great work! Once again, thanks a lot for sharing!
You can absolutely tell that was a good day's work there Jiffy - a superbly comprehensive vid once more - definitive even. One I've been eagerly awaiting! At 6'1" I do find the Enan lacking in headroom (especially after getting used to the Soulo) so that tip of the upper toggles is obvious but priceless, thank you. You are so right about condensation too - I've slept open air with a small tarp just sheltering me from the wind on one side, not even really covering me, and it still dripped with condensation by morning. I'll admit to still being puzzled by your comment a year ago about the Enan being an expensive bivvy bag - I interpreted it as you not liking it, but I guess now it was a joke that went over my head! Anyway, big thumbs up, a video that needed doing (there is another out there but this went much more in depth). Cheers mate. Rich. 👍
Cheers Rich. I’m pretty sure I know what you mean by the other film, which I have seen and thought missed a few bits. I’m glad you realised I was only joking about it being a bivvy 😉 They are both great tents and with a bit of “adjustment” can suit most people (I’m 5ft 10). These type of films are time consuming to make but worth it because I have often looked for other ones which always seem to miss the details I was looking for. I hope you are well mate. As we say, move fast, keep low 👍🏻
Jiffy, superb video pal. Great delivery, pace and level of detail. I wish you hadn’t covered these tents so well though as I’m seriously tempted now. Damn you Jiffy!! Decisions, decisions. ATB Andy
Just bought the Enan since it’s lighter than the Akto. I think it’ll be the perfect summer solo camping tent for Scotland’s Mountains. At least I know the Enan is strong enough to handle harsh weather in the summer if it changes during the night.
@@WildCampingWelshman I’ve bought like 17 tents since I started camping 2 years ago😂 Have to say I need to sell some tents I’ll no longer use. Might go on a wee Hilleberg hunt now. Looking at the Nammatj 2 as well. The Enan looks really big from the inside and the weight is ideal for my longer summer hikes up Scotland which I’ll start doing hopefully next month. The Enan comes on Monday so might sneak a wee camp in it next weekend😎
The Akto is not well vented and is more comfortable in windy locations. Dont automatically pitch it in a sheltered location. The fly is tight to the ground. You can slip your shoes or cooking pot, whatever, under the bottom, in the vestibule to add a bit more venting.
Thanks for a very good and comprehensive comparison. This will help me to decide in favor of adding an Enan tent for hikes longer than 6 days (mainly based on a comparison between equipment weight and food weight) in snow free conditions. Pls try the recommendation by Tom Heaney to use a 10 mm pole from a Nammatj 2 tent. Adds a lot of extra strength with a weight addition of less than 50 grams.
Great vid Jiffy. On the back of your Peak District / Enan vid I picked one up myself - I’m glad I did. I personally added a 10mm pole for that little bit of extra rigidity (with a tiny weight penalty) and it’s actually done the job well. Feels even more solid. Great tent. They both are.
Cheers Dom. I was thinking about getting a 10mm pole but with also having the Akto, I could use that pole to double up, if I think it’s going to be a bit breezy. I hope you’re well mate 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman - yes, either / or mate. Makes sense. Now also I have a spare pole too, so there’s that. I’m great mate - got out for the first time recently - it’s good to be back. 👍🏕 Stay well.
Excellent video and very informative.I just recieved the hilleberg catalogue and was considering one of these very tents.I have a soulo and was looking to cut down weight a little in my pack.(love your soulo video btw). All my questions answered in this thorough video.Thankyou for the time you put into making it.👏
What a good review 🙂. I have only just bought an Akto, secondhand off eBay, previous owner had only used it a couple of times so it is in really good condition. It has been a much wanted tent for too long. I’ve read all the comments about condensation issues, but my previous two backpacking tents were the same and like you said, a wipe round with a microfibre cloth is little trouble. I find opening everything up while you eat your breakfast is usually good enough to mean everything is dry when you pack it. Glad George is still around 🤗, I did wonder whether his behaviour on the previous video meant he ended up in the pot 🤣🤭
Fantastic review and great detail on all the features. I've been thinking about those two tents, as well as the Anjan for a larger option. I'm already a happy owner of the Nammatj 2GT for my winter trips :)
I don't understand those discussions about condensation. 3 weeks in an Anjan 3, 6 days in an Enan. All around the year, temps from +15°C to -7°C, on wet grass, sand and forest soil. Even at the day at which half of the nearby river was sticking on the inside of the rainfly, the inner tent was allways bone dry. Sure I had to unhook the inner tent and dry the rainfly with a cloth. But my clothes, by sleeping bag and me allways stayed dry in the inner tent. So, what's the problem?
As Always a really well made video. I use the Enan and Rogen all year round just for that reason you mentioned. Condensation and ventilation. I’m a large guy (186cm & 110kg) and the condensation is a problem. Well made video 👍
Thank you. I just deal with the condensation as best I can, it’s a problem in any tent if the conditions are right (or wrong). I’m only 5ft 10ins (176cm) so have a bit of extra room at either end. 👍🏻
Really interested to hear more about the Rogen - I'm selling my Niak with the aim of going to a Rogen for the extra space. I've found my Niak, with the scalloped fly to be the best 'low condensation' tent I've ever used. I was hoping for the same from the second version of the Rogen with the same fly design.
@@WildCampingWelshman yes really impressed so far. I bought the footprint and was out the other weekend in minus degrees overnight, yet I was toasty inside even though it classed as 3 season.
Very nice review. My wife wants to go on a longer hike in the North Sweden with her lady friends in august. They do a trip like this once per year. Up to know the have stayed in huts. For this year they want to use tents. We have a Saivo but that is to heavy for backpacking. I will forward this movie to my wife. An Allak 2 would also be nice (for me 😉 ).
Thank you. The Enan isn’t the lightest tent out there but, in terms of strength and reliability, is hard to beat. I hope you are well. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
I think they should have made the Enan with Kerlon 1200 and instead of 1 pole chose 2 poles forming a triangle at the ends. I loved using my Akto intensively for years till the outher fabric completely desintegrated. Alas I couldn't get it seperately so all the rest of the tent is now rotting up in the attic :( Thanks for the well made video!
Cracking run through Jiffy. Detailed and clear. Perfect for anybody considering the two tents that appear very similar. I considered the Enan.... but my hilleberg collection is already getting out of control 😂 I’ve just ordered a DCF duomid and inner to try something a bit different and reduce pack weight... Got a ten week wait though. Great vid mate. TFS, Craig.
LESSON LEARNED - Wrap a towel around poles so they can be inserted into sleeves DRY. I saw a video where the reviewer of the Unna inserted wet poles into sleeves while it was raining. Later that night the temperature dropped to below freezing & it snowed. The next morning he had a difficult time removing the poles which had frozen to the sleeve material & the pole sections were also frozen together.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Excellent and detailed review. The best in fact. I’ve got the Enan for five years now, and the Akto is next on my list. I’ve also got the nammatj 3 gt and the Unnan, which is my favorite of all, and in honesty could now never take a step back with ANY other maker as to the quality and attention to details is so amazing with Hilleberg tents. Price? Who cares. We only live once.
Thank you 👍🏻
I'm just in the process of deciding what tent to buy - my husband will use it too - and have been considering the Enan. I'm not at all an experienced camper but keep coming back to the Hilleberg brand, as I always believe in buying good quality stuff which will last. Your video gets 10/10 from me - none of your words are wasted!! Just an excellent review, and useful comparison with the Akto, which I had also considered. Thank you for spending all day doing this! I will be subscribing.
Thank you Lizzie, I hope it helped. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍
Great thorough review. The main ‘design flaw’ of the Akto is the drooping inner ends. I have seen someone use their spare pole section to hoist up the outer tent to try to reduce that. The main ‘design flaw’ of the Enan is the lack of an upper wet weather vent. I’ve seen a guy put a clothes peg in the gap between door and zip flap to keep it slightly ajar. As you say, both excellent tents.
Thank you Peter. Yes, I’ve seen people doing both of those that you mentioned too. A “perfect tent” is still to be found but these come pretty close. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
Bin liner over your foot box and I use a chamois like cloth I stole from my mrs. I have one in every tent bag moist and stored in a ziplock. The hillebergs aren’t any worse than another brand if your camping in winter learn to live with its consequences. Perfectly explained video
There is so much interest in these two tents among the hill climbing communities. I thnk many people are interested even if not considering choosing between them to buy, but because they provide a market leader point of comparison for the tent they are buying or already have. So very interesting to have the actual tents compared side by side in detail so one can comprehend features, livability, and 3 vs 4 season use. Thank you for your effort in posting.
Thank you 👍🏻
This must be the most comprehensive comparison of these two great tents on YT, and I have seen a lot of these reviews. Personally still think the Akto (which I have) is a great tent after all these decades. Reasonable weight and very strong build. Snow however can be a problem, as the "roof" will sag on to ones face because of the single hoop design. Dome tents are better in winter. Condensation can be a problem, especially with outside temperatures around zero or slightly freezing, when the "dripping cave" effect can spoil your night.
Unique, thorough review of two fantastic tents.
I myself have an Akto with footprint (minimizes condensation) and a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 for sale. I have no faith in Copper Spurs HH 1200 mm ground sheet (its footprint won't help here...).
Planning to buy Enan and use it for 3 seasons - and then use my Akto for the coldest months - or in the wildest autumn storm!
Can reuse my footprint for Enan (again to minimize condensation) and can even use the tent pole - from Enan - to double pole Akto, in the wildest windy weather (both tents have identical 9mm. DAC poles and footprint).
@@sukiline Thank you. I was going to mention that you could double pole it because they are identical. Both great tents 👍
Your comparison videos of Hilleberg tents is top notch 👍
Im Swedish and I've realized that for some strange reason I have to look elsewhere for really good Hilleberg reviews... UK delivers ✅
Thank you 🙏 I hope it helps.
Made a big improvement to my AKTO by replacing the small mesh vent window with that whole part being a zip down (2 zips) mesh panel / inner tent material - Nice views from tent !
Also a tyvek footprint that extends out past the entrance ( that triangle bit can be folded back at night / when outer door is closed. Also bought a Nammatj 2 10mm pole to use with the Akto. (my original version has KERLON 15 material - ie mid way between a Red & Black Label tent)
Tip - to make more space above face, put rucksack at head end instead of foot end, i put pillow on top of partially filled sack.
I have had my Akto for 20+ years and it’s still going strong. An amazing tent.
Thanks for the comparison.
You’ve had some great value out of it, great to hear 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman yes and when I bought it it was probably much cheaper. You can see how good it still looks at the beginning of my second day on the south down way on my channel. My friend used it. I recently got a BA tiger wall UL2 for my planned AT hike. But the AKTO is amazing in bad weather.
Watched far more of this than I should of done. I have ZERO interest in buying either of these tents, but what an absolutely epic review.
Remarkably good.
Go on Chris, you know you want to..... just get one and keep filming your other stuff. “No gear but all of the ideas” 😉😂 “No clobber but plenty of.....” 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman hahaha yes I’ll sleep in luxury but film my old Quechua. It would be like a Ray Mears episode where he’s pretending to be sleeping in the woods but secretly going off to the Hilton. Allegedly.
@@chrishomer 😂 No doubt he did and had a slap up meal in a restaurant. I would if someone else was paying mate 😂. Your Quechua has served you well, it wouldn’t be the same if you went out without it 👍🏻
Thanks for a great comparison between the two tents! I own the Enan, bought it to save weight during at two week trip in Sarek 2019, I didn't want to lug around my Soulo since the weight with food was quite much. I was a little nervous at first on how the Enan would handle bad weather with heavy rain and wind, but during the first three days of the trip we had some really bad weather and the Enan handled it perfect! Towards the end of the trip when we made camp on the border between Sarek and Padjelanta national park the next storm hit us, the only thing I had to do that time was to close one of the ends with the kerlon fabric, as you demonstrated, because it rained horizontally 😂 I also have some extra guylines at the ends and it really helps keeping the inner and outer fabric tensioned and separated during bad weather.
Thank you for sharing your experience of the Enan with us Mattias. It’s great to know that it held up for you. Best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
Thanks to your reply, I've added two additional guyout lines at what is normally the foot end/the end facing into the wind.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Thanks Mattias for your inputs. I'm considering the Padjelanta trail for next year and the Enan is a consideration as the hike will be over 10 days. I own an Akto and a Nallo 2 but as you mentioned, the weight over longer hikes is a major concern. In a UA-cam video by Tom Heaney, at Tom Heaney Adventure, he recommends to put a 10 mm pole from a Nammatj 2 tent. I'd also consider 3 mm guy lines and more of them plus larger pegs, just to be on the safe side.
@@larsmoller870 you don’t need the stronger poles and thicker guy lines. Enan is super sturdy as is. Put 2 extra guylines where the toggles are in head/ foot end and use the bigger Y pegs from hilleberg for stronger grip.
@@Johak1982 Can't get 10mm Akto poles any more.
I've bought the Enan tent on internet a couple of days ago.
Can't wait to get it.
Will use it on a bikepacking trip here in Norway this summer.
I'm only 170cm tall, think this tent will be perfect for my needs.
After watching this video I'm even more convinced I've made the right choice ordering this tent.
Thank you for this informative video.
did the Enan perform well? ;) I'm also considering to get one!
I have the same question. Want the tent for bikepacking around Oslo
Meget fornøyd med teltet, angrer ikke et sekund på at jeg kjøpte det.
Perfekt størrelse til meg.
Syklet til Lofoten forrige sommer med det.
Uvær på Andøya på natten, fossregnet, lynte og tordnet, null kondens alt holdt seg tørt.
Står godt imot vinden og.
Jeg klarer å sitte oppreist i det, og får stappet inn et exped oppblåsbart liggeunderlag 7cm tykt, 183cm x 65cm.
Så mye mer er det ikke plass til, akkurat så at liggeunderlaget går inn på bredden, men perfekt til mitt bruk og sykkelturene mine.
Forteltet er stort nok til å stappe sykkelbaggene og klærne inn dit, som sagt meget fornøyd, blir å bruke det igjen denne sommeren og på en ny sykkeltur 😊
Very pleased with how it performed, no condensation, and stable in winds, and the size is perfect for my needs, expensive but well worth the cost.
Nice comparison! I have the Soulo and have been curious about the Enan or Anaris as a lighter weight summer tent. But I don’t need another tent, I don’t need another tent ... dang it, I want another tent! 😊 Ugh
Not tried or seen an Anaris in the flesh. It looks like it would be a bit “fiddly” to pitch. Thank you for watching, best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman thanks again Jiffy for such a great comparison! Went with the Enan, although I won’t be getting it for a few months as it’s on backorder. Absolutely worth it though for a quality handmade tent! ATB. Again ... seriously great comparison!
Hilleberg tents are so incredible. I've got a black label Soulo preordered, being delivered within the next 4 weeks now it's so close! Can't wait!!
That tent will be extremely tough if pegged down correctly and the ground is good. I’ve had my red label one out in some strong winds and it held up fine 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman shame I need to wait until winter to actually put it to the test!
I’ve experienced strong winds in the Summer months mate. I check the MWIS website before I go and take the tent I think most appropriate to those conditions. If it’s forecast strong gusts, it’s the Soulo 👍🏻
Don't worry about the price; whitewater kayakers like me pay $3,000 USD for a full winter outfit, plus the vehicle to climb the mountainous backcountry trails. Our favorite vehicles range from $45,000 USD and up. Great point about the guyline angle.
Thank you Art 👍🏻
What a detailed, clear, well-presented comparison. Thank you.
Great comparison of two fantastic tents. Love the tip of spraying Nikwax on the lower ends of the sleeping bag. I’ll be doing that later haha. Thanks again jiffy 👌🏼
Thank you Lewis 👍🏻
I’ve had both models I prefer the Enan. Use the extra guy lines and you’ve got a bomb proof tent for 4 seasons.
Absolutely agree. It’s a better package all round.
Fair enough
Can you get a 64 cm x 195 cm Pad in the Enan?
Comments like yours is the reason I read 'em. I'll be adding a couple of extra guylines at the foot end of my Enan, for sure.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Yes 👍🏻
I have not found any videos comparing the enan with the acto so this video was spot on. Very useful
Thank you Christer. I hope it helps 👍🏻
Excellent review. My enan arrives later this week and I am very excited. Thanks for all of the great information.
Thank you, I hope it helped 👍🏻
Thanks Jiffy, a fantastic look at both models. The older of my Aktos leaked at the same points - As you say, Fabsil sorts it out.
Thank you Shamus, I hope you didn’t mind me linking your film in this. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
Thank you for this video. I have used a 3-season Zpack Duplex for each of the 3 long trails of the USA (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail), but have decided to move to a more robust tent to match my future hiking ambitions. This video is tremendously helpful, and for your thoroughness, I am thankful. Great work, I appreciate your efforts and insights!
Thank you 👍
I have these two tents and must have spent what adds up to a few years living in them, my first Akto which I think was the original design weighing 1.7k and without the top vent. I wore out the waterproofing on the grey groundsheet, so far it's replacement has lasted longer even though it's a bit lighter. Couple of differences I noticed was that the darker colour of the Enan made it very hot on early summer mornings north of Arctic circle, like 6.00am too hot to stay in a closed tent so I'm not sure the darker colour is a great idea. The other difference is that I think I get a wider field of view when sitting in the Enan than the Akto , not sure if that impression is truly acurate as I have never had them up side by side to compare.
I've discovered a need to put a stone or some other small support when pitching my Enan at the base of the fiberglass pole at the foot end of my tent to keep it from sinking into the ground which then causes the tent to sag because of a loss of tension. This is especially true if the ground is soft, during strong gusty winds all night or if the ground gets soaking wet because of rainfall.
I bought my Enan in March 2020; Hilleberg has upgraded the floor material of the Enan to the same material used in the Akto although their website doesn't show the change. Anyone in customer service will verify the change of tent floor material of the Enan as of February 2020.
Good point, which I’ve not experienced yet. Thank you 👍🏻
I have to agree great service from Hilleberg. I've had problems with poles snapping and it's been quickly resolved, I love my Allak 2. Great upload.
A great company that really looks after it’s customers 👍🏻
Great video, really useful in showing the differences and features of the Akto and Enan. Thanks!
Thank you 👍🏻
I recently bought the Enan, thanks in large part to your windy camping trip in the Peak District. I'd not noticed the additional guy out points at both ends on the Enan. I'll be attaching some guyout lines at those points, just in case. I'm camping at elevations above 8,000' where it is often strong gusty winds at night. Much to my surprise 10 days ago I woke up in the morning with snow on the Enan & Mother Nature treated me to a beautiful snowy winter wonderland. I like being able to pitch the inner, outer, & footprint simultaneously & not having to fool around with small plastic clips that all my other tents came with to attach the fly to the inner. Pitching my Enan in strong gusty winds is no problem. My Enan is dark Green. Same as yours.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Thank you. The Enan is a great design and the pitching all in one go is what attracted me to Hilleberg tents in the first place. Best wishes from Wales 🏴
@@WildCampingWelshman I bought my Enan in March 2020. Shannon, in the Seattle office, confirmed that my tent did indeed, come with the 70D Triple Coated Polyurethane floor material that is used for the floor of the Akto. Apparently sometime in February 2020 Hilleberg made the decision to use the same floor material for the Akto & Enan.
The Hilleberg website hasn't been updated to show the change.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Thank you. The material does feel the same as the Akto on the floor 👍🏻
TIP #1; No need to go outside the tent to open or close either end ventilation flap on the ENAN. Stay inside the tent, detach 2 overhead toggles that attach the inner to the outer. Now simply reach over to open or close the ventilation flaps. Now, reattach the inner to the outer toggles. easy peasy.
TIP #2; Open or Close the vents at either end at the time your staking out each end when pitching the Enan
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
A good perspective on these two very highly regarded models. I used to use the older version Akto, really liked particular features, but had felt a bit claustrophobic. Last year I got an Enan, so far used for cycle touring, it is a roomy, cosy and frankly quite warm tent and I will be using it for typical UK four season. I also like the footprint of the Enan for finding a pitch in tighter spaces. Being quite compact, I use a lightweight sleeping bag cover for condensation (plus adds a little extra warmth), which is not really an issue and the fabric dissipates moisture effectively the following morning. Like you mention, I always look for ways to lighten my load and the Enan fulfills this, without the need to go into ultra light weight where a shelter is concerned.
Thank you Iain. A very good point about the overall footprint of the tent and the ability of being able to fit it into small spaces, something I failed to mention in this film. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
I've got the laser comp 1 , pretty much same design , yer right the footprint is great , I've got my tent in all sorts tight spots , its an excellent design . I've gone back to my laser comp for bikepacking 😃
Whatever the material is on the akto it loves moisture . I've set one up on a dry day with footprint and not slept in it and insides have been soaking . I've set one up on coast before and outside was covered I'm moisture in minutes , I love my akto but moisture is without a doubt a problem that I've had in no other tent .
Great review , in fact best on UA-cam 👍
25:35 cool! I have the tent for years and didn't know that there are pouches and you can close the ventilation. thanks for the tip!! 🤩🧡
I've got an akto that must be at least 15 years old and it's as good today as it was then. Extremely warm tent, mega light, worth ever penny
I bet it’s worth more now than when you purchased it 👍🏻
I love my Akto. I know, 500 grams is a lot actually. But I love the extra features you get with the Akto, the door vent, the 4 season inner tent, the fully open sheltered vents on each end. There are sleeping mats that weigh a kilo. And I'm not dissing the Enan, it looks like a great tent. But I've been so happy with my Akto. My first experience with it- like you, I bought a used one from Ebay- was in Ullapool. I went for a hike down from Ullapool to Gairloch in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. When I arrived in Ullapool, there was 50 MPH winds. I pitched the Akto in that wind and I remember some guys nearby who were hanging out in their land rover laughing at me. But I pitched that tent in 2 minutes flat and I was inside and dry and warm and although the wind literally pushed the outer into the inner and onto my face quiet often, that tent stood up and took it. I moved out the next morning very confident and that tent has never let me down. It has a small footprint and can be pitched anywhere your body will comfortably fit.
I know the world has moved on since the Akto entered the market, but this is still a great tent, and you can't really go wrong if you are faced with $300 on ebay for an Akto and $1,000 for an Enan. Save the 700 and spend it on your sleeping system. The Akto won't let you down. That's a fact. It don't matter what you walk into, you can weather it out in that tent.
The Akto is indeed a great tent. ATB Jiffy 👍
Nice video thank you.
I manage to entirely avoid condensation by only pitching infront of the tv in the front room :) Not too far from the kettle either.
😂😂😂Thank you 👍🏻
What an excellent film ...essential for anyone looking at either of these tents, very comprehensive and well presented. Thank you
Thank you for taking your time to make this very informing video!
Thanks for a great review. I’ve been using the Akto for a few years now. It’s an excellent tent. The footprint makes it easier to pack and gives an extra layer of insulation from the ground.
As always Jiffy very enjoyable and informative. Good advice about rolling the door back. Done incorrectly that could easily unravel and fall down onto a lit stove.
Thank you Frederick. I’ve seen a few people struggle with the door in some films 👍🏻
Superb video, proper in depth. I think the answer is to just get both🤣🤣🤣. Shoutout to George ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you Gordon. George is fine mate 👍🏻
Great review, no nonesense. I think I saw on Hilleberg vid that for venting the Enan's door in rain, only unzip the door from the bottom up as necessary and Then roll it & toggle it up, thereby creating a 'hood'.
Professional comparison what stands out. Even mentioned enans mesh bit cover what we didn’t know about. Appreciate encouraging viewers to ask the questions.
Thank you Kris 👍🏻
Bloody hell, you’ve moved on since the lanshan 👍🏻
😂👍🏻
Thank you, ive had the the tent (Enan) for a couple of years now. Its working well for my expeditions in the alpine areas of sweden. The condence problems you mention only accurs when the temperature is about -2 to -10, when doors closed. If you keep the outer tent door open its no problem.
I’m glad it is working well for you Mikael 👍🏻
Many thanks for this video comparison. I'm investigating for a Bikepackoing tent and think about the Enan or the Akto. Why? I use a Kerron 3 since about 25 or 28 years. First time for camping with my wife and my son, later on with my son. It is comfortable for two persons also in rainy wheater. As I’m unlikely to be out in snow, the video helps me to decide for the Enan - I think it fits my needs and I like the quality of Hilleberg tents, of course the Kerron is a tank in comparison.
Thank you. I’m glad it helped 👍🏻
Thought this was a great comparison. Also have both, use in NZ. Only thing I'd add is re condensation: yes it is an issue in both but that's the price you pay for a Scandinavian-designed tent where the fly pitches right down to the ground so wind/snow resistance increases and ventilation decreases. Have a friend who is very happy with her Nordisk Telemark: same deal. If you can't handle condensation (and are happy to swap storm-worthiness with better ventilation & cheaper price) then buy a Laser Competition I reckon
Very good and detailed review. Would love to see these both compared against the Fjallraven Abisko Lite 1.
Thank you 👍🏻
Thank you, sir, for this very god comparison and review! Much appreciated and a good help! Greetings from Sweden
What an excellent review! Thorough, but without babbling or repeating yourself....and I think you covered every possible issue of those tents.
Thank you. There was plenty of babble in the outtakes 😂 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman 😂
Thanks for the guy line maximum extension for best tensioning tip👍🏻
It might not seem like much but it does make a lot of difference in high winds 👍🏻
The video ive been looking for! Thanks for showing the Enan flap pouch thing! Subscribed.
Very informative, I'm taking my Akto out with me for 8 days on the SWCP from Lynton to Bude
I’ve used my Akto more than any other tent and once I had resolved the small leak, it has never let me down 👍🏻
I’ve used Taunton Leisure
I bought a Tent Tipi Safir CP9 in 2010. Spent 22weeks none stop(homeless) worth the £1280 I paid. Now they are £1800 plus.
My Akto was £375 from memory of eBay s/h in 2020
Great Sharing! Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker form Chitral Pakistan.
Thank you. Best wishes from Wales 🏴
Hello and very good video. I got rid of my Akto because when I was lying on my side in my sleeping bag, the inner tent would lie on my shoulder and really wet or dampened my sleeping bag. Found the inner to low. So switched to the Soulo which has steeper sides as you know. I now use Easton or Alpkit round steaks for a lot of my wild camping now because of boggy ground and heather which I find a lot better. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
Cheers Steve. The end design on the Enan is much better for the reason you mentioned. Easton pegs are something that are on my list. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
Love how you explained what the meaning of Akto and Enan. I have an Akto. Nice to know its meaning next time im out.
Thank you James 👍🏻
Akto vs enan, amazing
Many thanks for this video comparison. Of the two I think I’m leaning towards the Enan, as I’m unlikely to be out in snow and it looks to be stronger than almost any other 3-season tent (I’ve watched a lot of other tent videos lately). I’ve read about the ability to create a storm opening on the Enan using a clothes peg (thanks to the ‘Westonfront’ Wordpress blog) by unzipping the door from the top and clipping the clothes peg to zip protector and the back of the peg holds the main door open. I’m planning to go bikepacking with my Brompton and I’m looking for something lighter than my TN Ultra Quasar.
Really enjoyed this. Just got and used a new Nammatj 2 GT and absolutely love it and will buy Hilleberg again. I think for a lot of folks these tents are overkill but for those that camp in the worst weather the price of these tents is so worth it.Cheers.
Thank you, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
You can always use the footprint from the Akto on the Enan if you really need it :)
Yes, they are identical 👍🏻
That is a most excellent review and comparison. I’ve been thinking about what to replace my 18 year old Akto with now you helped make the choice easier,
Wonder if the poles are the same length, I’m unlikely to need to double pole the Enan but it’s handy to have a spare pole.
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Thank you. The poles are identical 👍🏻
Thank you for such an extensive review. I like how you approached the issue of condensation.
Thank you. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
You know your stuff man. Brilliant. Clear and precise. Thank you.
Cheers mate 👍🏻
Nice kit there Jiffy. A bit out of my price range but always nice to window shop 😄👍. Well presented, very clearly demo'd
Thank you Jonathan. I had to pay for it over 12 months, thankfully interest free. I hope you’re well and enjoyed your first camp for a while. Best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
An excellent comparison of the 2 tents. I am looking at a new hike tent. Had not thought about the Enan, so it is good to get a good rundown on both tents.
i bought my Enan from Taunton Leisure too, with a free foot print , great service The Rolex of tents
brilliant video, so comprehensive, by someone who really uses and knows these tents. I have picked up some useful tips for my akto here. Your presentation style is head and shoulders above the rest, and I have watched a lot of videos! Hillebergs are not cheap, but the materials used and the care that goes into making them means they are great value, and I trust mine in bad conditions.
Thank you Steve 👍🏻
From an end design point of view it sounds like the ideal would be to have the head end a single pole with increased height and fabric tension to keep the fabric off your face, whilst the foot end could have two poles so you can get your pack in and keep your sleeping bag off the inner.
It would mean that the way you slept would be fixed to the design though, which is often dictated by the pitch or slope. I get your thinking though 👍🏻
Hi Jiffy, great video. You have hit the nail on the head when you talk about resale value of Hilleberg tents. This is so important and often over looked. Really liked your demonstration of head height comparing the single fiberglass pole on the Enan to the double ones on the AKTO. ATB Tom
Cheers Tom. I think the resale value is often overlooked. The redesign of the ends was the main reason I purchased it. I hope you’re well mate 👍🏻
This is an incredibly helpful video. Professional and informative. A+ Thank you.
i have had a niak for a few yrs its been great but that enan weight /size looks very useful!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! It was extremely helpful and comprised a lot of information hardly to get somewhere else. Good balance between speed and content. Great work! Once again, thanks a lot for sharing!
Thank you 👍🏻
Thank you for a very informative review of these two tents. It has helped me make up my mind on buying a second hand Akto.
I’m glad it helped Sebastian 👍🏻
cracking review of both tents, the Enan is now on my wish list.
Thank you 👍🏻
Very good review. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing. 🙋🏼♀️
Thank you 🙏🏻
You can absolutely tell that was a good day's work there Jiffy - a superbly comprehensive vid once more - definitive even. One I've been eagerly awaiting! At 6'1" I do find the Enan lacking in headroom (especially after getting used to the Soulo) so that tip of the upper toggles is obvious but priceless, thank you. You are so right about condensation too - I've slept open air with a small tarp just sheltering me from the wind on one side, not even really covering me, and it still dripped with condensation by morning. I'll admit to still being puzzled by your comment a year ago about the Enan being an expensive bivvy bag - I interpreted it as you not liking it, but I guess now it was a joke that went over my head! Anyway, big thumbs up, a video that needed doing (there is another out there but this went much more in depth). Cheers mate. Rich. 👍
Cheers Rich. I’m pretty sure I know what you mean by the other film, which I have seen and thought missed a few bits.
I’m glad you realised I was only joking about it being a bivvy 😉
They are both great tents and with a bit of “adjustment” can suit most people (I’m 5ft 10).
These type of films are time consuming to make but worth it because I have often looked for other ones which always seem to miss the details I was looking for.
I hope you are well mate. As we say, move fast, keep low 👍🏻
Excellent thanks very much I'm considering buying one for hunting in Fjordland New Zealand
Very comprehensive 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Simon 👍🏻
Jiffy, superb video pal. Great delivery, pace and level of detail. I wish you hadn’t covered these tents so well though as I’m seriously tempted now. Damn you Jiffy!! Decisions, decisions. ATB Andy
Cheers Andy. Both are great tents. The Enan is very light. The Akto is a well tested design and a bit cheaper. Either tent would do you well mate 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman stop trying to sway me Jiffy, you’re as bad as Dave and Gord 😂
😂 I promise that I won’t send you a link 👍🏻
Just bought the Enan since it’s lighter than the Akto. I think it’ll be the perfect summer solo camping tent for Scotland’s Mountains. At least I know the Enan is strong enough to handle harsh weather in the summer if it changes during the night.
Tent number what is that now Gaz? 😂. It’s a cracking little tent mate and a good weight. What colour did you go for? 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman I’ve bought like 17 tents since I started camping 2 years ago😂 Have to say I need to sell some tents I’ll no longer use. Might go on a wee Hilleberg hunt now. Looking at the Nammatj 2 as well. The Enan looks really big from the inside and the weight is ideal for my longer summer hikes up Scotland which I’ll start doing hopefully next month. The Enan comes on Monday so might sneak a wee camp in it next weekend😎
@@GazTheExplorer I hope you have a good one mate and look forward to the film. 17!!!! 😂
The Akto is not well vented and is more comfortable in windy locations. Dont automatically pitch it in a sheltered location.
The fly is tight to the ground. You can slip your shoes or cooking pot, whatever, under the bottom, in the vestibule to add a bit more venting.
Excellent vid and excellent information! Thx for filming and sharing! Great work!
Thanks for a very good and comprehensive comparison. This will help me to decide in favor of adding an Enan tent for hikes longer than 6 days (mainly based on a comparison between equipment weight and food weight) in snow free conditions. Pls try the recommendation by Tom Heaney to use a 10 mm pole from a Nammatj 2 tent. Adds a lot of extra strength with a weight addition of less than 50 grams.
Great vid Jiffy. On the back of your Peak District / Enan vid I picked one up myself - I’m glad I did.
I personally added a 10mm pole for that little bit of extra rigidity (with a tiny weight penalty) and it’s actually done the job well. Feels even more solid.
Great tent. They both are.
Cheers Dom. I was thinking about getting a 10mm pole but with also having the Akto, I could use that pole to double up, if I think it’s going to be a bit breezy. I hope you’re well mate 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman - yes, either / or mate. Makes sense. Now also I have a spare pole too, so there’s that.
I’m great mate - got out for the first time recently - it’s good to be back. 👍🏕
Stay well.
Outstanding review. Miss better showcasing of the head hight in both tents with thick and medium sleeping mat.
Thank you 👍🏻
Excellent video and very informative.I just recieved the hilleberg catalogue and was considering one of these very tents.I have a soulo and was looking to cut down weight a little in my pack.(love your soulo video btw). All my questions answered in this thorough video.Thankyou for the time you put into making it.👏
Thank you Joe, I’m glad it helped. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
What a good review 🙂. I have only just bought an Akto, secondhand off eBay, previous owner had only used it a couple of times so it is in really good condition. It has been a much wanted tent for too long. I’ve read all the comments about condensation issues, but my previous two backpacking tents were the same and like you said, a wipe round with a microfibre cloth is little trouble. I find opening everything up while you eat your breakfast is usually good enough to mean everything is dry when you pack it. Glad George is still around 🤗, I did wonder whether his behaviour on the previous video meant he ended up in the pot 🤣🤭
Sadly George died a few weeks ago 😓
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I have the Atko and want a lighter option for summer.
Thank you 👍🏻
Great and I appreciated the time you spent in this video
Thank you 👍🏻
Fantastic review and great detail on all the features. I've been thinking about those two tents, as well as the Anjan for a larger option. I'm already a happy owner of the Nammatj 2GT for my winter trips :)
Thank you. I hope it helps 👍🏻
Hi Jiffy, thanks for your detailed comparison and it’s really helpful!
Thank you for a very good review! I learned how to roll the opening :)
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I don't understand those discussions about condensation. 3 weeks in an Anjan 3, 6 days in an Enan. All around the year, temps from +15°C to -7°C, on wet grass, sand and forest soil. Even at the day at which half of the nearby river was sticking on the inside of the rainfly, the inner tent was allways bone dry. Sure I had to unhook the inner tent and dry the rainfly with a cloth. But my clothes, by sleeping bag and me allways stayed dry in the inner tent. So, what's the problem?
Nice comparison Jiff very thorough indeed , and yes every tent suffers condensation its just how you deal with it . Hope you are well atb Dave
Cheers Dave. All good down here. I hope you and your family are well mate 👍🏻
As Always a really well made video. I use the Enan and Rogen all year round just for that reason you mentioned. Condensation and ventilation. I’m a large guy (186cm & 110kg) and the condensation is a problem. Well made video 👍
Thank you. I just deal with the condensation as best I can, it’s a problem in any tent if the conditions are right (or wrong). I’m only 5ft 10ins (176cm) so have a bit of extra room at either end. 👍🏻
Really interested to hear more about the Rogen - I'm selling my Niak with the aim of going to a Rogen for the extra space. I've found my Niak, with the scalloped fly to be the best 'low condensation' tent I've ever used. I was hoping for the same from the second version of the Rogen with the same fly design.
Top vid Jiffy, I have the Enan. Only been out in it twice, but loving it so far. Thanks for the tip on rolling the door. All the best Paul 👍
Cheers Paul, I’ve seen a few people struggle with the door in some films. It’s a great little tent. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman yes really impressed so far. I bought the footprint and was out the other weekend in minus degrees overnight, yet I was toasty inside even though it classed as 3 season.
Very nice review. My wife wants to go on a longer hike in the North Sweden with her lady friends in august. They do a trip like this once per year. Up to know the have stayed in huts. For this year they want to use tents. We have a Saivo but that is to heavy for backpacking. I will forward this movie to my wife.
An Allak 2 would also be nice (for me 😉 ).
Thank you. The Enan isn’t the lightest tent out there but, in terms of strength and reliability, is hard to beat. I hope you are well. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
I think they should have made the Enan with Kerlon 1200 and instead of 1 pole chose 2 poles forming a triangle at the ends. I loved using my Akto intensively for years till the outher fabric completely desintegrated. Alas I couldn't get it seperately so all the rest of the tent is now rotting up in the attic :(
Thanks for the well made video!
Cracking run through Jiffy. Detailed and clear. Perfect for anybody considering the two tents that appear very similar. I considered the Enan.... but my hilleberg collection is already getting out of control 😂 I’ve just ordered a DCF duomid and inner to try something a bit different and reduce pack weight... Got a ten week wait though. Great vid mate. TFS, Craig.
Cheers Craig. It’ll be interesting to hear your thoughts on the duomid mate. You can never have enough Hillebergs 😂. I hope you’re well 👍🏻