Mike Hanly
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Hike to Trig Point 666m Devilish Fun with Mike Tom and Gerry
Day hike to the top of Cuilcagh mountain on the border of Cavan and Fermanagh Ireland
Wet, windy, high gusts and no visibility, a typical day in Ireland :)
#hiking #outdooradventure
Music Credit:
"Morgana Rides" by Kevin MacCleod
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Wild Camping in HEAVY rain, love the sound of it beating down on my tent
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Taking advantage of a bright evening I set off for another wild camping adventure in the heart of Ireland's picturesque Midlands My map and compass navigation proved invaluable when my phone decided to reset itself and wouldn’t restart for some time, proving how essential it is to be well prepared when the weather turns nasty If you enjoyed this journey into the wilds of Ireland, don’t forget t...
Discover the thrill of Wild Camp in the Irish wilderness
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Join me to experience the thrill of Wild Camping in the Irish wilderness, this time pitching up on the shores of Lough Naweeloge. It's a serene spot, just an hour's detour off the Leitrim Way in the heart of Ireland’s picturesque Midlands. Hiking and camping are all about enjoying the fresh air, getting great exercise, and finding that total peace of mind that only nature can bring. In this vid...
Golden Hour Hike to a Hidden Gorge In the Irish Countryside
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This is the early morning on the second day of my wild camping adventure, where I pitched up under the ridge of Knockacullion in Leitrim, Ireland On my way back from camp this morning, I decided to take a slight detour to investigate what looked like a deep gorge and a distant waterfall I’d spotted on the way up-whilst continuing to practise my map and compass navigation The light was amazing-a...
Tough hike to the PERFECT wild camp in Ireland
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Taking advantage of an unusually bright autumn evening amid an overcast, rainy spell, I set off for a spontaneous wild camping adventure in the heart of Ireland's picturesque Midlands A challenging hike through heather, bogs, and wetlands-with a heavy pack in tow-whilst practising map and compass navigation, led me to the perfect campsite by a tranquil babbling brook, just as darkness was falli...
Is the Osprey Aether 65L Backpack the BEST for Wild Camping?
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In this video I am going to be giving you my first impressions on how my new Osprey Aether backpack - the 65l version - performed for me during this overnight wild camping trip and asking was it worth the expense The ground was hard going, up all the way to the final pitch site which gave the pack a good test run as I battled the difficult heather terrain on my way up to the Playback Ridge in L...
Wild Camping for Beginners: Key Things to Consider
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Curious about wild camping and wondering if it's right for you? In this video, we will look at some of key considerations whilst out on an adventure in rural Ireland. From essential gear to potential challenges whilst This is not a deep dive into any one specific area but an overall conversation meant to whet the appetite for anyone who may not have tried it yet but are thinking about making th...
Solo Wild Camp Helm 2
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My second solo wild camp, what have I learnt? Taking advantage of a break in the very wet summer weather we have had this year in Ireland, I headed off for what was only my second night out alone, camping just below the sweeping Cuilcagh Mountain ridge located in County Leitrim Cuilcagh Mountain itself is designated an area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), a conservation area and a wetlan...
First wild camp using Helm 2
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My first solo wild camp, will I do it again? Having returned to day hiking this year, I challenged myself and completed the Donards 7 7 in Norther Ireland (minus 4 toenails - remember to retighten those boots). I bought a Helm 2 tent after much research so hoping it lives up to the hype. I will be continuing to practise map reading, compass work, and timing estimations between checkpoints in mi...
Hiking Ireland Map Reading and Timing
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My aim today is to practise map reading, compass work, and particularly timing estimations between checkpoints in misty weather conditions on a day hike along the Benbrack ridge in Leitrim Ireland near the border with Norther Ireland After a long break from hiking, I'm not claiming to be an expert - only sharing my experiences as I relearn and build my confidence back in basic navigation and ho...
Donards 7 Peak Challenge 2024
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Annual hiking event over 7 of the highest peaks in Mourne mountains, Ireland
Slieve Anierin hike (mass rock) Leitrim
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A look are the mass rock and on up to Anierin over wet bog and heather
Sunny hike up to 'The Playbank' Leitrim, Ireland
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Enjoying sunny day getting back into Hiking. Ireland has some of the best scenery, when it's not raining.
Hiking Cuilcagh Mountain Leitrim, navigation practice
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Practicing map reading, bearing and timings when hiking Cuilcagh Mountain on the border of Cavan and Fermanagh Ireland, vintage car rally added interest at start of hike
Hiking the Benwiskin Loop, Sligo, Ireland with Mike Tom and Gerry
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Hiking the Benwiskin Loop, Sligo, Ireland with Mike Tom and Gerry

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TheartofCamping
    @TheartofCamping 3 дні тому

    😃

  • @michaelfinn1317
    @michaelfinn1317 6 днів тому

    Great to see these short videos of local places we know well. If I might respectfully suggest it would be more meaningful for the wider audience if you included some route info. Maybe start point GR, km, elevation gained. Whatever you think might explain it to the wider viewership. Thanks for posting.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 6 днів тому

      @@michaelfinn1317 hi Michael, thanks for your feedback, your right I should be providing a better overall explanation, I'm new to this as you can tell so your comment is very welcome. Will incorporate in my next trip, if you see it let me know what you think 👍

  • @pipandbenji
    @pipandbenji 6 днів тому

    Bit of craic with your buddies Mike! If I could be pedantic with your video description. Cuilcagh is not in leitrim! Good video as always

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 6 днів тому

      @@pipandbenji ah of course, good man George, thank you for pointing this out. I changed the description. Not pedantic, your very polite and I appreciate your comment as always 😁👍

    • @pipandbenji
      @pipandbenji 6 днів тому

      @michaelhanly8575 when I climbed the Playbank (Goodness knows why so named!) I was on my way up the laneway from the dowra road end. I met a farmer and I chatted to him about where I was headed. He was friendly and gave some helpful directions. Knowing I was near the county border, I mischievously asked him if I was in Leitrim, he was very indignant to me, correcting me that I was stood in Cavan. Karma bit hard later when the rain fell and I spent a damp night on a desolate clag bound summit. I must get back up that direction again, there's a few summits in that area I've not done and it's less than 2 hours drive, so would suit an overnight camp in the spring. Look forward to your next one. George

  • @johnhawkins3742
    @johnhawkins3742 8 днів тому

    Hi Mike great video as usual, did you buy the sleeping mat in ireland? if so could you mention where you bought it please? ps i enjoy your use of the compass and map reading 👍

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 8 днів тому

      @@johnhawkins3742 Hi John, I bought mine from River Deep in Galway, spoke to the owner and nice guy, knows his stuff been in bus over 30 years, just checked and they have in stock, make sure you go for the wide one. Glad you like the content thanks for saying so it's motivating. If you get one let me know what you think of it 👍www.rdmh.ie/dpt/sleeping-mats/rapide-sl-insulated-25x72-wide-regular-2024__8829

  • @conorkcarroll
    @conorkcarroll 8 днів тому

    Mike thanks for the review! I just ordered this exact backpack

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 8 днів тому

      @@conorkcarroll Hi Conor, you won't regret it, hope my little review was of some help. Let me know how you get on with it 👍

  • @neilsalway5531
    @neilsalway5531 10 днів тому

    Was there an outside shot of the tent?

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 10 днів тому

      @@neilsalway5531 hi Neil, what a mistake, can't believe I cut that out, the video had too much wind noise so cut a lot in final edit but that was a blunder sorry, I better change the title gives wrong impression. If your still interested have a skip thro one of the others I have posted, shows good bit of tent, which I find is great 👍

    • @neilsalway5531
      @neilsalway5531 10 днів тому

      Thanks! ​@@michaelhanly8575

  • @BillyWestbury
    @BillyWestbury 10 днів тому

    Love the navigational sections, great video.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 10 днів тому

      @@BillyWestbury thanks Billy, good of you to say so, makes the effort worthwhile 😁

  • @Oakdieu
    @Oakdieu 11 днів тому

    What a lovely channel. Great find! Inspirational!

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 11 днів тому

      @@Oakdieu well that's so kind of you, very much appreciate the comment. I bought a DJI mic now so future videos should have less wind noise, I almost didn't post this one because of noise, glad I did now, thank you

  • @audas
    @audas 12 днів тому

    All these British camping videos - yet to see a tree.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 12 днів тому

      @@audas so true, blame the Elizabethans for cutting down to make ships and the industrial revolution. The trees we do see are industrially planted and wildlife deserts. BTW I'm in the republic of Ireland, it's not British 😉

    • @guaporeturns9472
      @guaporeturns9472 11 днів тому

      So?

    • @guaporeturns9472
      @guaporeturns9472 11 днів тому

      @@michaelhanly8575Definitely still British.. the British isles. English no , British yes

    • @SamWatk
      @SamWatk 11 днів тому

      @@guaporeturns9472 the Republic of Ireland is most certainly not British thank you.

    • @guaporeturns9472
      @guaporeturns9472 11 днів тому

      @@SamWatk The Republic of Ireland is most definitely in the British isles , making it geographically British. You can argue all you want but I’m right

  • @soletrail
    @soletrail 12 днів тому

    Really enjoyed that Mike. Great job. Excellent navigation skills mate. Love the Be bold start cold comment.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 12 днів тому

      @@soletrail ah Martin your too kind my friend, lovely feedback thank you 😊

  • @pipandbenji
    @pipandbenji 13 днів тому

    Another great video Mike. Thanks George

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 13 днів тому

      @@pipandbenji thx for watching and commenting George 👍

  • @patdunne3277
    @patdunne3277 13 днів тому

    Cheers Mike nice video catch you on the next one 👍

  • @Roam.Outdoors
    @Roam.Outdoors 13 днів тому

    Great job Mike! really good video and seems like a great camp. Well done.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 13 днів тому

      @@Roam.Outdoors thx Lads, filming on phone was not ideal but I learnt from it. Glad u liked and I appreciate the comment 😊

  • @Roam.Outdoors
    @Roam.Outdoors 14 днів тому

    Great views Mike, looks like a good hike! Awesome video.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 14 днів тому

      @@Roam.Outdoors thanks for the lovely comment, really glad you liked it 😊👍

  • @Roam.Outdoors
    @Roam.Outdoors 16 днів тому

    Great video Mike, really enjoyed. We've only done wild camps in Wales but would love to get to Ireland at some point after seeing this. New sub from us, looking forward to seeing more.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 16 днів тому

      @@Roam.Outdoors thanks lads, much appreciated. Just getting going myself as I see you are 🙂 yes Ireland is stunning you should try it at some stage I'm looking forward to trying winter camp here next, will be interesting in Helm 2 🤔

  • @euphorictrancee
    @euphorictrancee 23 дні тому

    I think camping videos are so so relaxing and im glad i stumbled up on you 😁

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 23 дні тому

      @@euphorictrancee thank you so kind, I watch a lot of them myself for exactly this reason to 🙂

  • @pipandbenji
    @pipandbenji 23 дні тому

    Great video as always Mike Burned the arse out of my plastic cup the same as yourself, creates some flame and smell 😂

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 23 дні тому

      @@pipandbenji Good man George, lol I bet it's happened to more than us 😂

  • @patdunne3277
    @patdunne3277 23 дні тому

    Cheers Mike enjoyed that 👍

  • @garysmythe9545
    @garysmythe9545 23 дні тому

    Hi Mike - enjoying your uploads thank you - would you mind advising what the contour line timings are please - I’ve not seen this before and interested in understanding. Thank you.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 23 дні тому

      Hi Gary, thanks for the nice comment very kind. I am following Naismith rule of thumb first published in 1892 by William Naismith a mountaineer - where a reasonably fit person should be able to hike 5km in 1 hr (flat ground) and ascent 100m in 10mins (or ascend 10m in 1min - distance between a contour), he was referring to quite fit people of that time really so we need to take this as an estimate or starting point and needs to be adjusted from personal experience taking into account terrain - smooth/heather/snow..., weight your carrying etc. I don't want to overcomplicate things as its quite simple really. When walking from point A-B if on an easy track I use 5km/hr (or 12mins per km) and for every contour I walk up add 1 min, (height between contours is 10m) I tend to keep the 1 min per contour for simplicity and not change for the sort of walking I am doing but I will change to 4 or 3km per hour depending on terrain. Note most people will only add in additional time when climbing up a contour and ignore when coming down, but depending on the steepness may need to add some additional time coming down. Have a look at video link below, this guy is a mountain leader but has a nice easy way of explaining map navigation in general may be clearer than this. Hope this helps Gary, let me know. I may do a short video myself going into more detail on this, was not sure anyone would be interested as just starting out doing these videos ua-cam.com/video/1XmI8RHy4kU/v-deo.html

    • @garysmythe9545
      @garysmythe9545 22 дні тому

      Hi Mike - very much appreciate the detailed feedback which which makes sense - I hadn’t really considered the contour timing allowance previously but will apply when next out. Enjoying the new channel and content. Thanks again and take care.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 22 дні тому

      @@garysmythe9545 your welcome Gary, and thanks again for watching and commenting it makes all the effort worthwhile. I would be genuinely interested in how you get on when you try using this, let me know 👍

  • @soletrail
    @soletrail 25 днів тому

    Good man Mike. Been looking for a 65L. Very interesting. New sub from me. Looking forward to checking out your channel. 🤙☘️

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 25 днів тому

      @@soletrail thx Martin, appreciate that from yourself, already subbed to your channel and been watching and learning 😁👍

    • @soletrail
      @soletrail 25 днів тому

      @@michaelhanly8575 good man Mike. Enjoying some of your adventures. 🙌

  • @annoyed707
    @annoyed707 26 днів тому

    There are lots of stunning panoramic views like that out on the tundra.

  • @annoyed707
    @annoyed707 26 днів тому

    Here we are to hike manly with Mike Hanly.

  • @patdunne3277
    @patdunne3277 27 днів тому

    Cheers nice video just subbed 👍

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 27 днів тому

      @@patdunne3277 thanks Pat appreciated 👍 lovely dogs 🙂

  • @theslowwalkhome7314
    @theslowwalkhome7314 28 днів тому

    Great channel,great videos, great content, keep it up (subbed)

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 27 днів тому

      @@theslowwalkhome7314 super nice comment and so encouraging really appreciated, 😁👍

  • @RossInTheWild
    @RossInTheWild 28 днів тому

    Great video, mate. Seems like a lovely hike. Congrats on hitting 100 subs 👍🏼. Love your little graph for working out distance, too!

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 28 днів тому

      @@RossInTheWild thx Ross, yes it was great one, most hikes have been clagged in wet and windy so made nice change, I find the table really handy they are simple calculations but when weather bad and hard to think saves making silly mistake. Had not noticed 100 sub mark crept up on me, thx for saying nice of you 😁

    • @RossInTheWild
      @RossInTheWild 27 днів тому

      @michaelhanly8575 you're welcome mate. Yeah, it's a very good way of doing it, I like it 👍🏼. Nice to have the weather on your side this time.

  • @RossInTheWild
    @RossInTheWild Місяць тому

    Great video mate! As you're a beginner infront of the camera, you seem a natural! I have a Osprey Rook, I absolutely love it, it's the perfect system for me to get a lot more airflow between my back and the pack, I haven't come across anyone who isn't happy with their Osprey backpacks 👍🏼

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@RossInTheWild thx for the compliment appreciated 😁 the rook looks like a nice pack, clean lines. Very happy with the aether been out few times since this video, did bit of a review of it, as you say most people would be happy with one, but pricey but worth the investment 👍

    • @RossInTheWild
      @RossInTheWild Місяць тому

      @michaelhanly8575 you're very welcome! Yes, I put bungy cord through the loops of the rook, so I've got a nice compartment for my raincoat, etc. No matter what brand for me though, it has to have that air pocket otherwise I end up sweating too much, so yes, there's more expensive Osprey backpacks out there, but for me, the rook was perfect!

  • @kevinpatricsmith
    @kevinpatricsmith Місяць тому

    Intermittent fasting is of interest to me as is leg work in gym. I am 60 and getting back to hiking and backpacking. Preparing for 100 mile multi day hike.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      Thanks for comment Kevin, good luck with multiday hike btw will you be videoing it? I'm 66 in a few months so your a youngster :) Intermittent fasting is straightforward its a numbers game need to reduce calories overall and as importantly reduce insulin spikes we get from regular eating which takes the sugar from our food and save it away in our fat cells, survival process. I am no expert on the theory but having gone through the experience I can speak with some authority as it definitely worked for me. Key is to eat good food in the window you set and be disciplined, no snacking out side the window. Start gradually, too intense initially likely to fail, you have to ease into it and get used to the feeling of being hungry outside the eating window, after a while you do get used to it, if you getting irritable your overdoing it, when hungry drink water. What worked for me was extending time to start eating breakfast, went from 8 to 9 etc, after a few weeks stopped eating breakfast and eventually ate between 12-6 or 7pm with a few, not many, 24hr fasts but quite a few 18-20hrs, need to stay away from others when they are eating and you are not. There is autophagy benefit as well, body starts to eat old cells which is good, find other videos on the subject as these encouraged me, set realistic timeframe, took me 14mths but of course dropping weight gradually so see results which motivates, measure progress so weigh yourself every other day and record, I used fitbit app and see graph over time, if something is not measured it wont get done. I eventually decided I lost a bit too much weight so let myself go back up a bit but was good to see how the process just kept working and now its just as important to keep monitoring and maintaining but that's easier than loosing it. I had not realised how much belly fat I was really carrying until it disappeared and now feel much much better for it, food also tastes better and more enjoyable, said enough here, hope this helps. Leg work, can get back to you on this if still interested to chat, this one long enough I think

  • @Charles-e3d
    @Charles-e3d Місяць тому

    Keep plugging Ireland as a destination, so you can all fuck off there and stay out of Scotland.

  • @leonardmcdermott7703
    @leonardmcdermott7703 Місяць тому

    Delighted to see another old fart (I'm 63) out and about roaming the hills and keeping well. Regards Leonard.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@leonardmcdermott7703 😁 we got to keep going Leonard, 66 in few months myself but I'd say we all hang out at 30ish mark in our heads, mirror tells different story tho 😂

    • @leonardmcdermott7703
      @leonardmcdermott7703 Місяць тому

      @@michaelhanly8575 Well done, regards from Dublin.

  • @leonardmcdermott7703
    @leonardmcdermott7703 Місяць тому

    Nice video Mike, good pack but i will never give up my Lowe Alpine Kantega 2. Made in Tullamore Offaly back in the day when Lowe was manufacturing here. Regards Leonard.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@leonardmcdermott7703 thanks Leonard, must take a look at the Kantega for interest. Got me thinking should look to see if there are companies making the sort kit we would use in Ireland, expect few and far between unless you know?

    • @leonardmcdermott7703
      @leonardmcdermott7703 Місяць тому

      @michaelhanly8575 Lowe had a major manufacturing outlet here decades ago, but unfortunately they left and i believe have been bought up by another company. 'Thermarest' are manufactured in Cork but nothing notable after that. Maybe you should put it out there that as an honorary Irish man we need a few outdoor manufacturing cottage industries. Durston tents in Canada for example are a small family business so who knows. Regards from Dublin, Leonard.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@leonardmcdermott7703 haha honorary Irishman, yes will have to look into it, maybe idea for video, all the best 👍

  • @Nabscheese
    @Nabscheese Місяць тому

    Mike another Banger of a video, loving the content keep it up lad!!!

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @Nabscheese thx so much, appreciate the comment put a smile on my face 😁, day 2 of this trip will be out in a few days 👍

  • @SirDancelot
    @SirDancelot Місяць тому

    Great vid king, keep it up lad, also ya thumbnails remind me of xander budnick these thumbnails keep it up!!

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@SirDancelot So kind 😁, was not sure if text on thumbnail was bit too small. Day 2 of trip out in few days 👍

  • @alexneeson6921
    @alexneeson6921 Місяць тому

    Another cracking video Mike

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@alexneeson6921 thx Alex the second day is almost ready keep an eye out 😉, what do you think of the thumbnail text, Alex here said not bold enough, bit hard to read? I can change if you agree

  • @RossInTheWild
    @RossInTheWild Місяць тому

    Looked like a tough one this Michael! Great accomplishment, though 👍🏼

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@RossInTheWild thx Ross, we will keep encouraging each other 😁👍

  • @gerryorourke8506
    @gerryorourke8506 Місяць тому

    GO to the top ya pussy

  • @stevenvater2681
    @stevenvater2681 Місяць тому

    I have a helm 2 and whilst its quite a good tent i think its ventilation panels are far too big letting in too much draughts. There should be panels that block them for colder windier conditions

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@stevenvater2681 having had the tent out in colder frosty weather since this video I completely agree with you. After that outing I had intended to see if it I could modify the size or fully block the panels for winter, if I find a way will reply to you 👍

    • @stevenvater2681
      @stevenvater2681 Місяць тому

      @michaelhanly8575 thank-you for your reply , I think a bit of velcro and cotton will do

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@stevenvater2681 yes must try that, will let u know once I get round to that if makes noticeable difference 👍

  • @visman24
    @visman24 Місяць тому

    Hey Mike. Enjoyable video, couldn't figure out what time of the year it was until you said it was "the height of summer" 😂. Can you get some outro music, please? Bit of trad stuff would be nice 😀

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @visman24 lol glad u enjoyed, yes could be winter as well, so hard to tell. Ok get some upbeat tunes just for u in next one 😁👌

  • @SirDancelot
    @SirDancelot Місяць тому

    Great vid mike keep it up king!!

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@SirDancelot haha 'King' must let Alex know what u said, glad u liked it. When u come over to visit Alex one day we will all have to take trip up the hills 😁👍

  • @pipandbenji
    @pipandbenji Місяць тому

    Hi Mike. You are getting very handy at the videos. Very enjoyable! Did the Playbank from the Dowra side May 2023. Not great on top for a tent, but it was raining so hard I threw the tent up on the nearest flat bit to the trig point. Definitely somewhere you'd be surprised to meet anyone, except a farmer! Just in the door from an overnight on Inishmore, fairly windy and wet but it's character building haha. This time of year it's a long night in the sleeping bag and of course an extra hour last night. Definitely need your en-suite bottle on a wet night 😂. Noodles are a great thing for camping, light to carry, easy to make up and keep you going. I'd be interested in that diet you mentioned. I've done my own restricted carbs since August and getting close to 10kg gone, almost the weight of the rucksack! Definitely makes uphills easier! Love the videos, keep up the good work. ATB, George

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@pipandbenji Hi George, ah your too kind, but it's very nice of you. You definitely have to get used to the rain and wetland to hike over here but it's well worth it as you know yourself. Yes not great top to pitch so I was lucky to find spot I did, the following week, next Video, I hiked up from other side but found it very boggy, was hard to get decent spot but we always get something. Innishmore sounds interesting, hope u doing a video of it? Well done yourself on 10kg, it makes great difference to being able to enjoy a challenging hike, sounds like you did same thing as me, it's simple really isn't it, I stopped breakfast and eat between midday and 6pm, just reduces intake calories simple maths. Did couple 24hr fadts and quite few 18hrs. I let my wright come back up a bit from lowest as family said looked but too thin but found good balance now, have to keep disciplined tho as very easy to creep up. All best George 😁👍

  • @JTRavers69
    @JTRavers69 Місяць тому

    Another good video. Really nice pack. I did consider it but went with the Forclaz 70l. I've no regrets. It's a fabulous pack for less than half the price. May not have all the bells and whistles of the Osprey, who's quality is legendary, but I had to cut my cloth. Envious of you having Leitrim on your doorstep.. it truly is God's country... even in the rain, but it wouldn't be Leitrim if it didn't rain 😂 Looking forward to the next one.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@JTRavers69 great to get the feedback, really appreciate it, makes all the time spent editing worth the effort so thx. Was at Decathlon in Dublin today and picked up down jacket, they do some great gear for the price. I was cold on camp couple weeks ago, heavy frost on tent in morning, so decided to pick up another layer for sleep system. Rucksack is expensive and if I'd seen decathlon one before I bought I'm sure I would gone for that as well, but no regrets with the Osprey but cost did hurt at the time, spent long time should shouldn't I buy 😁. Yes I really enjoy the boglands, once you get used to it very satisfying. Thx again 👍

  • @marcfisher3417
    @marcfisher3417 Місяць тому

    Hi Mike informative little video. 👍 Can I ask please what gaiters you use? You’ll love your new rucksack taking the weight off your shoulders and off your back is an amazing feeling. It’s your legs then that take the bulk of the weight 😃

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@marcfisher3417 Hi Marc, thx for the comment it's much appreciated. I'm new to this so any feedback to improve let me know I'm happy to receive. Have to check on gaiters when back in house and get back to you as they over 12 years old and can't recall, but whatever makes gaiters are vital piece of kit for boglands of Ireland 😁👍

  • @thewoollywanderer
    @thewoollywanderer Місяць тому

    Lovely video. I hope my first wild camp goes as well. Take care.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@thewoollywanderer thank you so kind, I hope you have a successful camp 😁

  • @visman24
    @visman24 Місяць тому

    How long did it take to put the tent up?

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@visman24 hi Dec, not long about 10 mins but wasn't rushing, very easy. Hardest part is finding good spot and constantly changing my mind as never perfect one 😁

    • @visman24
      @visman24 Місяць тому

      @@michaelhanly8575 It looks like a very relaxing experience. I'm very jealous. ☺

  • @leonardmcdermott7703
    @leonardmcdermott7703 Місяць тому

    Had a laugh when you mentioned the slurping 😂, regards from Dublin.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@leonardmcdermott7703 😁 We've all been there, thx for watching Leonard 👍

  • @mikecoward3949
    @mikecoward3949 Місяць тому

    Great tent. And absolute tank and warm too

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@mikecoward3949 yes Mike, looking forward to seeing how does this winter

  • @mikecoward3949
    @mikecoward3949 Місяць тому

    Hi Mike, regarding your Rucksack, OSPREY are a fantastic choice and the Aether and Atmos are brilliant. OSPREY also make the Atmos 65 LT which is lighter version Mike

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@mikecoward3949 hi Mike, yes I love mine now been out a few times since with it, I'm behind on getting videos published. Marvelous how sits on hips reducing effort needed. I very nearly got the atmos but think Aether was better choice for loads I'm carrying, all the best thx for commenting 🙂

    • @mikecoward3949
      @mikecoward3949 Місяць тому

      Great to hear from you Mike. Enjoy the Osprey they are brilliant. Mike

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      I filmed a short video when I got it early summer, practicing filming and recording really, will edit and publish next week Mike

  • @campingcaledonia76
    @campingcaledonia76 Місяць тому

    Superb Mike! Real wild camp that and great to see the compass in use for nav 🧭 I’m guilty of relying on tech but always carry a compass too.

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@campingcaledonia76 real nice comment, much appreciated. It's important to carry one, especially in Scotland I used to live there and when weather comes in it really does. Will take peak your videos this evening 👍

  • @TyroneOutdoors
    @TyroneOutdoors Місяць тому

    What a nice camping trip. Looking forward to camping in wexford soon and wherever else the train takes me. Great video..

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      @@TyroneOutdoors thx for the comment, appreciated. Would be interested in seeing camping video from Wexford will keep eye out for it 👍

  • @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout
    @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout Місяць тому

    Nice one Mike, great video. Love a wild camp, just subscribed from a fellow UA-camr 😉👍

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 Місяць тому

      Thx Phil, appreciate the comment, early days for me a lot of improvement needed but enjoying it. Had a look at your Chan and returned the compliment 👍

    • @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout
      @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout Місяць тому

      Still learning myself mate, but enjoying the journey, thanks for the sub. 👍

  • @pipandbenji
    @pipandbenji 2 місяці тому

    Super camp sir! I have a pocket rocket 2 stove with that same MSR cookset. On my first multiday camp two years ago i forgot to remove the clear plastic cup off the bottom of the metal mug, you can imagine the mess when it was on the burner, blue flames, dripping molten goo, had to just let it all cool and spend ages scraping it off after. Lesson learned! Anyway great camp to watch, looking forward to more videos, you are making some very good content. ATB George

    • @michaelhanly8575
      @michaelhanly8575 2 місяці тому

      Thx George, lol I did exactly the same plastic dripping onto burner I thought it was ruined but burnt off after a while. I'm behind on editing so will be showing that video when I get to it. Just getting up close to knockcullion Lough ATM, bit chilly 😁

    • @pipandbenji
      @pipandbenji 2 місяці тому

      @michaelhanly8575 nice one! Enjoy!