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@@campingcaledonia76 thanks. The glorious morning made it all worthwhile!

@@thevalleywalker yes, I bought her Rode mics when I had a GoPro. I bought a little 3.5mm to USB C adapter and plug the Rode into the Action 4, have it mounted on top of an Action 4 cage in a cold shoe. Works really well. Yeah, I did the walk over Twmbarlwm and along the Cambrian way a bit on Wednesday. Thought of him walking there before. I swore I could see the flattened grass from his pitch!

@@TheWalkingKev Morning Kev. Dam, I tried looking to see if you could use the rodes with the action 4 but only found one video and I didn't think his audio sounded very good - probably set it up wrong. I purvhased the action 4 recently and bought the mic to go with it. (I bought the 3 battery combo and added the mic with it) but there is no transitter so I guess you can only use it with the action 4? I will keep the rodes now then & use them on my pansonic S5 for talking heads... if I ever get back out n about. Its many years since I been up on Twmbarlwm but not got fond memories of it - me and a mate had a run in with two off road motor bikers who became quite agressive after they whizzed passed us quite closely and my mate shouted after them - they stopped and was looking for bother.... tossers.

@@thevalleywalker I've often thought of moving to the DJI mics to make things easier, but didn't need the extra cost. I think you'll be happy with the Action 4. Mine has been flawless so far.

@@TheWalkingKev Good to know.. thx

@@thomasdrumheller7662 hmmm... Not sure if I've ever tried that or not. That's a shame.

@@TheWalkingKev Every time I click on the settings to change the units, it just slightly dims my screen gray giving me no options to select another unit style.

@@northumberlandmountainhopper I thought the same but was pleasantly surprised by the comfort of the quilt and the sleeping mat felt ok. I'll still be using sleeping bags just because of how expensive quilts are!

If that's true you must have quite the gear collection! They do make some nice stuff. I've come close to trying a couple of their tents, but not yet!

@@TheWalkingKev Yeah I don't think they've made anything I don't own yet. _I have a problem._

@@Phearsum nice. I tend to buy gear from all brands as I'm always looking at what's got big discounts on it. Only reason I own a few Sea to Summit sleeping bags is that I've found a few for 50% off over the years!

@@MaTT-oo8de you're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@@michaelbutler1557 everyone has different ways of spending time outdoors, I say embrace the difference. I enjoy a tent and I enjoy trying different tarps etc.

@@allanmason7544 thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

@@PhilipOlsen11 a bargain compared to your shirts!

@@TheWalkingKev you leave my shirts alone 🙈😂

@@PhilipOlsen11 ok, don't want you getting shorty about it.

@@stewartboughtflower6261 quilts are really quite different I think in terms of size / weight.

@@leebarton1143 typical!

@@campingcaledonia76 thanks. It felt epic feeling so small against the faces.

@@ppolleunus yeah, I've got rid of this now! I did not enjoy using it.

@@TheWalkingKev 😂 No bivy at all or just that one? Have you tried some with a sleeping bag-like opening (zip all along on the side)? I never tried but it seems interesting in good/dry weather; especially for speed, small footprint… and therefore stealth mode (where human laws don't allow you to bivouac)

@@ppolleunus I've moved onto the Robens Mountain Bivy, which has a zip down the side! Much easier to get in and out of. ua-cam.com/video/O8ykUCsOgKM/v-deo.html

@@stewartlancaster6155 I've just acquired a Phoxx 1 EV, the lightweight, light green version of the original. I'm looking forward to trying it out soon.

@@Mackle-b3o but for the money you can't get tents this size and this light...

@@PhilipOlsen11 cheers Phil. A great location, I might go back one day for a camp.

@@SaraBurbi thanks for stopping by. I'm always up for trying a new cider so if I'm ever in that part of the world I'll check it out. I've done a couple of work night camps, certainly spices up the week a bit!

@@TheWalkingKev I'm definitely going to try the "enhanced working week schedule" approach ;-) That cidery is near the Oxford Canal. Lots of trails along/around there. I never camped there; I prefer quieter, a bit more remote spots, less travelled paths. You have some fantastic spots there in South Wales. Beautiful scenery! Very relaxing...

@@SaraBurbi yes, this is my local hill and it's very peaceful, camped it a number of times now and never been disturbed or seen a soul. I guess around Oxford it is quite busy.

@@TheWalkingKev yep, quite a bit, one needs a bit more planning to find a quiet And nice spot, epsecially if you live in a town or city. At the end of the day, the important part is to find somewhere that works for you and enjoy it :)

@@SaraBurbi and South Wales isn't too far away for you either!

@@ANDIwPHOTO thanks. Definitely one of my best finds this year.

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@@thevalleywalker cheers Al. I watched all of Morgs back catalogue of videos over winter, it's great seeing his trips abroad and all of the stuff more locally. This was a great walk, as impressive as most of the Beacons walks TBH. You get a real sense of scale as you walk beneath the crags. Got lucky with the light as the afternoon brightened up a bit.

Well, I do want to sell mine. If you're interested get in touch via my website or Instagram. It is a good tent, I've just got too many!

@@johndersham1 nice. I just heard today Sony are going to stop making it and no plan for a new version.

@@adamradford2285 cheers Adam. Always good to hear from someone else wandering the quieter parts of the Beacons.

@@jamesdobson5022 ? I must have missed something?

@@PhilipOlsen11 no, this is one of my local hills. Mynydd y Lan.

@@AB-qp6yj the meteor Lite?

@@TheWalkingKev Yes. It is only marginally lighter at 1.9kg. Also shorter in length compared to the Clearwing. I would say, anyone over 6ft2 would be better off in the Clearwing as it is a pretty spacious tent. One added feature that the meteor has is that you can partially roll-up the fly sheet for a semi-protected stargazing option. Sierra Designs also have a nice range of really good quality sleeping bags and backpacks.

@@cyrilhaessig27 I was looking at the Meteor Lite as it was on sale for £246. But I couldn't justify it and bought a very different Sierra Designs tent instead...

@@Chilternwildcamper the joys of camping in Britain!

@@jeffprice2210 cheers Jeff. I'm really pleased with it, I've just acquired a second tent from the same company which I'll do a video on soon.

@@TheWalkingKev look forward to seeing your reviews anytime they are great and love seeing new and different tents especially from abroad that you don’t see so much over here Keep my eyes out Again thanks Kev

@@jeffprice2210 cheers. I have high hopes for the other one...

@@JerryShaver-vb7nd thanks 👍

@@Rohan7ish that's a good camera, which lens would you use with it though?

@@TheWalkingKev My friend use this camera for the Himalayan treks and it's too light in weight. I don't know exactly what lenses he uses.

@@tomdearie5165 wow, that's not good. Especially the 5 star review part.

@@TheWalkingKev I’m not looking to trash the company overall - I’ve ordered a few things from them and some of the products have been great, including a couple of merino shirts. But you don’t want to find yourself backcountry relying on a piece of equipment you don’t have full info on. The jacket has performed well otherwise.

@@tomdearie5165 yes, definitely. So far my jacket has been solid and feels as waterproof as other coats I've got and used - such as my Berghaus Gore-Tex.

@@StuartThow mine will be for sale soon!

Great video and nicely said about getting out on a wildcamp.

@@Chilternwildcamper I find so much of South Wales is under explored and overgrown. It's why I make so many hiking videos, to try and get others walking locally. Loads of great trails around.

@@campingcaledonia76 I've got the Lanshan 1 and will be keeping it. I find it has enough space for me, I don't need the 2.

@@dukeonthewater good to hear from some people who have been there. One of those places I should have visited earlier really.

As it has a 1" type sensor it does better than most bridge / point and shoot cameras, but the sensor is still a lot smaller than an APS-C or full frame camera so low light performance is going to be a weakness. As far as I know the best bridge cameras only have a 1" type sensor so to do better in low light you'd have to step up to bigger sensor cameras with an interchangeable lens system.

@@TheWalkingKev Thank you very much for the reply. I wanted to avoid the DSLR / mirror less & huge telephoto lens as that would be quite a bulky combo. But I understand it's needed to take sharp photos in low light. To give you an idea, I'm sharing a link of my son's UA-cam Channel. It's here (& similar locations) we want to take the photos. You'd be able to see the low light (on LHS, ground with brown bark). This video is taken with iPhone 13. But normally, we use Sony FDR -AX43a camcorder. Please have a look & help me suggesting camera equipment that we can use. My kid is there 4-5 times a week & he loves to be around chimpanzees. Thanks a million in advance. Here's the link - ua-cam.com/video/RUF2-Ejq8h4/v-deo.html

@@navinspoetry_ for that kind of location and shooting it doesn't look like you'd need the huge zoom range of the RX10 so you'd probably get a more compact and lighter setup with a full frame camera and small and fast prime lens - which would also let in more light than the RX10 lens. I'd be tempted to go with a cheap Sony A7 camera, like the A72 or 3 and then pick a small prime lens or an f2.8 zoom. It'll be less size / weight than the RX10 and will be a lot better in low light.

@@TheWalkingKev Thank you very much for your suggestion. Very much appreciated.

@@PhilipOlsen11 I was really impressed with the location. Felt remote despite not being far away from civilisation. Got some nice skies for it as well.

@@WildBorkysadventures thanks. It was a great spot to randomly find.

@@theecanmole I was sent a pair a long time ago to review and I've never used them! I was thinking this would have been the perfect time to wear them!

@@thevalleywalker cheers Al. The wet grass on the way back wasn't the most fun, but you're right about it being a wonderful hill / location. Definitely one to add to my list of places to maybe return to for a camp.

@@TimelordUK I've just got too many tents and I've Lanshan 1 that I'll keep as my trekking pole tent.

Does this mean you’re buying a Hilleberg to go ‘test it in the wind’ as all the other yooootoobers do? Don’t forget to mention Hilleberg in the title and.mention it a million times……….😂😂😂😂 Just kidding, I know you’re more of a better UA-camr than that. As always good stuff and looks very wet there! Here has been 2 weeks of sun snd 26.C, today was 29.C 🌞

@@arcticradio I'm not sure I'll ever own a Hilleberg. I've been tempted to grab a couple used that were good value, but I still couldn't justify it as even when they are relatively cheap they're still £350-450! I do have 3 new tents that I'll be doing videos on soon, they're more my kind of price tents!

Cheers John. Yeah, it's a decent tent. I just have to start selling on some tents!

@@ianoddy yeah, great little tent but not a place to necessarily relax in!

@@TheWalkingKev or cook, read etc got mine for £50 so a bargain and perfect for summer

@@ianoddy that's a great price. A really great tent for the money.

@@simplelife6827 that's decent value. I hope you're happy with it.

@@stubloggs6358 when you put it like that I can see your point. Ultralight gear is expensive. I wonder how expensive these mats are to make, how hard it is to get all the internal stuff happening to give it the R rating etc. I'm hoping not to get a puncture. Haven't punctured any of my mats so far, but realise that is a way to jinx myself!

@@TheWalkingKev Hope you dont get a puncture Kev........Many thanks for replying I thought you might delete the comment...shows me you are an honest man.............as far as how much it costs to make, if they can make a decent profit at £99 makes you think how much profit they'll make at £200.....used to work with insulation engineers(industrial)... and basically it a bit of plaggy and some fluff as insulation.......its not NASA lol.....cheers Kev, really appreciate your reply mate..👍👍

@@stubloggs6358 I've always tried to avoid paying too much for gear in the past, but the one thing I've struggled to get cheap is a warm enough sleep mat. So although it was £99 I know it'll do me well in colder weathers.

@@patbroderick6132 yeah, they seem a great sleeping mat. Very comfortable and I've been through a fair few different ones now.

@@yasminshikingmission thanks. Hope your trip to Wales was a success. I need to catch up on your videos. I also see you're doing a lot of macro photos on Inata as well!

@@TheWalkingKev had a fab time in wales, loved snowdon 😁 can’t wait to share the video but It May not be out for a while. Yes most of my walks lately have been nature reserves and practicing photography 😁