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@@dusty.roaches9466 Hi Dusty, thank you glad you enjoyed the video. Connors rock can be found immediately after crossing the bridge over the allt mollach burn on the left slightly uphill and above the way about 400 metres before the turn off sign for the Glencoe ski centre. All the best, Carl

@@michaelhoward2163 Good to hear you've found the video useful in planning your forthcoming trek along the way. Thanks for watching and commenting and best of luck on your trip. Cheers, Carl

@@alangauld6079 you're very welcome! Thanks for watching and your positive feedback. Always appreciated

@@alangauld6079 Hi Alan. Good to hear the videos have been helping you with your planning. You will certainly have a bit more daylight by February than I had when I walked it a week before Xmas in 2021. I managed in the end to raise almost £1700 for the stroke association in my nephew's memory.ive since they hiked the trail 3 more time's bringing me to a total of 6 times and funnily enough I've been considering this coming February myself for another trip. Nothing definite as yet but I'd certainly like to walk/camp it with a chance of snow. I haven't filmed much over the last year due to other commitments and a quite nasty leg injury but hoping to get out filming some new stuff very soon. Thanks for subbing! All the best, Carl

@@justandy1035 Thanks Andy. It's a good trail with some very interesting places along the way such as it's connection with the training areas of the WW2 commandos and the restoration of the old invergarry rail station. I had a great time walking the GGW and at a time of year when the trees were at there most beautiful too. Thanks for watching (again) hope it gives you an insight ahead of your own trip. Cheers, Carl

@@Pauls2025 Hi Paul yes the observer is certainly the benchmark bivvy. You're bang on with the jacket mate it's the Helikon wolfhound 👍

@@carljohnsonoutdoors is the Wolfhound worth the money? Warm enough?

@@Pauls2025 it's a good jacket and probably good enough for all but the coldest night's. Unlike some of the Helikon stuff it runs true to size too. For instance I'm a medium but I have a Helikon patriot fleece that fits just right but is a small. The medium just buried me. But the wolfhound runs to actual size. Unfortunately for me I bought a small thinking it would be the same but found it too snug. So I got rid of the one in this video and bought a medium 👍

@@justandy1035 Thanks Andy. Was a good few years ago that one but remember it well - camps like that don't come round very often unfortunately. Thanks for watching, all the best, Carl

@@BoredManOutdoors lol this is an oldie Jim that had been listed as private for a while till I realised...however new stuff will be coming soon 👍 Hope all is well mate

@@carljohnsonoutdoors ahhh.. good stuff pal... Obviously I very much look forward to watching your adventures.. Any plans this winter or more for next year? .. be good to see you back Carl.. 🤜🤛

@@BoredManOutdoors still got a week's holiday to get in before December nim so I could be heading to Scotland soon. 👍

@@carljohnsonoutdoors 🤫🤔😎😎😎🍷🍷🍷

Looking at doing the WHW in the next year, possibly solo for my 50 year. Of all the UA-cam videos I've watched yours are the most detailed and informative so far.

@@narellezealey1049 Hello Narelle, Thank you so much for the positive comments. Very much appreciated. I would highly recommend you do it. I was 50 myself when I did it for the first time. I completed it for a sixth time in April this year taking a couple of lifelong friends along with me for their first time on the way. Glad you enjoyed the videos and that you've found them interesting !

I don't think you can beat a really good winter camp. Thanks for watching and subbing. Much appreciated 👍

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@@StuartThow Thanks Stuart. It's a great piece of kit and I've had many a cosy night in it. Thanks for watching 👍

@@BaldyOutdoors Thanks Nick. New stuff coming soon 👍

@@Buszkraftowski Hello and thanks for watching and commenting. Glad it brought back some good memories for you!

@@heathercampbell6906 Good morning Heather. Yes I remember meeting you both. I hope you are both well. I've been getting out still - in fact I've done the WHW again for a sixth time in April. Haven't been filming anything but I'm going to begin again very soon. This is just an old one that's been sitting there for a while and just made public after a re edit. Thanks for watching, all the best,Carl

@@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks cheers Hardy, uploaded this reedit about a year or more ago but had left it on private till today as I wasn't too happy with the end result. Getting back behind the camera soon after over a year off filming so new content coming soon 👍 As always thanks for watching mate

@@andycaldwell1912 Hi Andy not too bad mate thanks. Hope it doesn't disappoint but it's just an old vid that's been left on private till today whilst looking through some of my videos. Had a bit of time away from filming but feeling the buzz again so hope to have new content on the way soon. All the best mate, Carl

@@dwaynestewart6095 thanks Dwayne. It was originally in 4 separate parts before I just grouped it up into a single video. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, All the best, Carl

Good luck with your WHW adventure and thanks for watching the video. Much appreciated All the best, Carl

Hi Darren, all the best for your forthcoming west highland way trip. Enjoy every minute it's a great trail and a great experience. I completed it for the sixth time last month and already long to return! Good luck 👍 All the best Carl

Thanks for watching and commenting Tony. It seems an age ago now. I must get back up there and walk this route once again. All the best,Carl

Hello, they are made by Sistema. Hope that is of help. Thanks for watching 👍

@@carljohnsonoutdoors nice video.

Hi Dave, thank you for watching the video and for your kind comments. Much appreciated 👍

Thanks for showing a lot of the country side. I am doing the WHW this May, 2024 and I was interested in the weather. I will look up your other video for planning.

@@outdoorswalker3744 Thanks for watching and commenting, you'll find a greater wealth of information in some of my later videos from subsequent hikes of the way which I'm sure will help you in your planning. Good luck with your forthcoming trip. I hope the weather treats you well. All the best, Carl

Hi Maurice. Thanks for your kind words regarding the video.its much appreciated. It's hard to believe almost five years have passed since I scattered his ashes at the rock. I'm walking the way again in April for the sixth time and will be calling to raise a whisky to my pal and polish his plaque up. Good luck with your own journey, All the best, Carl

Hi Shan thanks so much for watching and commenting all the best,Carl

Hi many thanks for watching and good luck with your own journey along the way in may. All the best, Carl 👍

Hello yes you shouldn't have a problem recharging your electricals. Most places are happy for you to plug in your phone/power bank etc as long as you're eating in etc. also campsites such as Drymen/beinglas/blackwater also allow you to plug in if you're staying. Thanks for watching and good luck for your trip. 👍

Thanks very much 👍

I'm sure you would not regret choosing to walk the west highland way. Although I've not yet walked the Cape wrath trail it has a reputation of being the UK's toughest trail. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy your walk of the WHW. Good luck, Carl

Hi Darren, thank you for watching and for your kind words. I actually met a guy last may whilst walking the way for a fifth time who told me the same thing. We had been walking together for a couple of miles before he told me he'd recognised me from UA-cam. He then told me it was the only one he had watched on here that had made him cry. Good luck with your journey along the way. It's a great trail and a fantastic experience. If you locate the rock please do have that dram!!! All the best, Carl

Most definitely I’ll keep in touch Carl gave me a good insight to wot I need along the way 👍🏻

Thanks again Chris. I myself didn't walk the way until I was 50. I've done it 5 times now. I didn't film the 4th time at all and the fifth time which was earlier this year features in a couple of my most recent uploads. Beinglas to rannoch and 2 lochs 2 pals etc. I'm potentially going to be walking it again around the same time as yourself next year as I've been asked by a couple of friends to accompany them when they walk it for the first time. Who knows maybe our paths will cross? 👍

Thanks Carl, yes, it would be great to see you on the West Highland Way, you never know. Thanks for your reply, all the best, regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍👍

Thanks Chris. Glad you've enjoyed the videos. Shaun made a full recovery but trying to entice him out on more long distance hikes has proved rather difficult. I'm very proud of him for completing the way and this particular time will always be very special to me walking it with my son. Thanks for watching, all the best, Carl

@@carljohnsonoutdoorsGlad Shaun has fully recovered now, I don’t have any family so I will be walking alone but that is no problem, I know you have completed the walk alone before. I have always been ok on my own, so I am looking forward to it and it doesn’t matter how long it takes me, I’m thinking seven to ten days and a few days in Fort William at the end? Take care, regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍

@@chrisholt2474 7 -10 days will really give you time to enjoy and get the most out of your trip Chris. 👍

Hi Chris, firstly many thanks for your kind words regarding Connor. It's coming up for 5 years since that fateful night that cut his young life short. It doesn't get any easier. I've walked the way five times now and each time I visit his rock and sit a while there. Sometimes I will raise a toast to him other times I will play some of his favourite music. It gives me great peace to sit there where I feel close to him. I've filmed some of these other journeys and by watching them you may get a better idea of the location. I'm glad you enjoyed this video and hope it has helped with your planning. I wish you good luck on your own adventure along the way in 2024. Carl.

@@carljohnsonoutdoorsThank you Carl, I will have a good look through all your films and I will watch the West Highland Way films multiple times. I will try my best to find Connor’s rock, I have not walked any part of the West Highland Way, so the only information I have are films and my map. Thank you for the films and your reply, all the best and take care, regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍

Cheers Andy. Glad you still enjoy watching this. 👍

Hi many thanks for the sub. 👍 Glad you're enjoying the content. I will be sure to check out your channel too. All the best, Carl

@@carljohnsonoutdoors Ah thanks mate, please do! Always welcome feedback

Hi Graham. Welcome back. Thanks for returning. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Cheers, Carl

The porridge did thicken up after standing a few minutes. The bivvy was a success but I've made a few tweaks and had some practice pitches at home to make getting in and out a bit easier next time I will be visiting a few more crash sites in the future so if I decide to carry on filming there may be some more wreck visits on here. Cheers,Carl.

@@carljohnsonoutdoors Are you thinking of not filming you future trips Carl, it sounds in your reply to me as if you are packing up filming You Tube videos. I hope not.

Cheers Andy. Glad you enjoyed the video. Quite a lot of work went into this one. i dont know whether it was the wreck topic that put people off but shortly after its release i had quite a few people unsubscribe. Maybe history wasnt their thing lol. All the best,Carl

Youre welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Connors Rock has become a place of pilgrimage for me. It will continue to lead me back again and again over the coming years im sure. All the best,Carl

Cheers nick. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope to visit a few others in future visits to the peak. Thanks for watching mate, all the best, Carl

Ha ha. It was quite a feat to wriggle inside Jim . I've actually had it pitched in the garden recently to try to work out an easier way of climbing inside. I think I've got it sussed and hopefully next time it makes an appearance I'll be far more graceful. Thanks for watching pal. All the best. 👍

Hi Sis, hope you're all well. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. Let's get together soon

Hi JT. The dark peak is littered with air wrecks. I will have to look into the ones up in the Cheviots. I fancy a trip up that way. All the best pal, Carl

@@carljohnsonoutdoors if you do get the time it would be my pleasure to be a local guide.

​@@jtoutdoors9888 Thanks JT. I would very happily take you up on that. 👍

@@carljohnsonoutdoors 👍 Just let me know when you might get the time and we can get something arranged 😀

@@jtoutdoors9888 will do mate. Thanks. 👍

Hi, thank you for your kind words regarding the plane crashes. You're right about the bivi, contorting myself to get in was almost like being born in reverse although a comfortable night was had once I was in. Thanks for watching,Carl

Hi mate hope you're well. Definitely worth a visit to the sabres if you're up that way. Quite shocking how far the debris field stretches. Those bugs were a nightmare for about an hour. Was glad when that wind picked up.