This is part 1 of a 2 part review
Hilleberg Soulo
I recently took delivery of a Hilleberg Soulo (thanks Quoddy http://cache.backpackinglight.com/ba...8258_04256.jpg) and tried it out in the backyard last night. The forecast was for a low between 11* and 18*, with wind gusts of 10-15 mph, and clear skies. I used two Ridgerest type pads and a WM Alpinlite 20* bag. I wore a long sleeve shirt, pants, and fleece hat. Needless to say, I was warm.
I woke up at 2:30 am and checked a few temperatures with my digital thermometer (accuracy +/- 0.2*)
The temperature inside the tent was 34.x deg
The temperature in the vestibule was 29.x deg
The temperature outside the tent on the ground was 25.x deg
The temperature outside at ~6 ft up was 20.x deg
The thermometer recorded a low of 17.4*.
The delta between inside the tent and the outside was quite impressive.
I did have some condensation inside the tent; and on my hat that froze before I'd walked 20 feet from the tent.
I wish there was some snow to try it's snow load abilities
I plan to hang in my HH UL BP with JRB quilt(s) / & bag tonight. I am hoping the temp drops below 18* so I can beat my personal low.
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