Solo Winter Camping in Snowdonia with the Hilleberg Unna | Strong Winds & Freezing Temps
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Join me on a very cold and windy winter camp in Snowdonia. On this trip I hike/scramble to a beautiful small llyn tucked away in the mountains, cook up a nice meal and get a warm sleep with my new winter sleep system. The tent also gets its first real test in some strong winds on this camp. I wasn’t taking any chances trusting the forecast on this trip so I double pole the tent for good measure and it handled the wind with no issues. Hope you enjoy the video.
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For those curious about some of the new gear I was using on this trip I have included links below:
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Llyn Bach (small lake). A fantastic camping spot, and secluded and quiet too. Another wonderful video, have admired your filming style for a while. Simple and effective. Everything that's great about a great camping video; taking the time filming the location and getting a sense of the place, seeing your camp equipment, and of course; the food (no freeze-dried nonsense here!). Oh, and refreshingly no music! Well done, a joy to watch. Da iawn, dal a ti.
Really appreciate the feedback. I try to capture the entire camp the best I can. It’s nice to give a feel for the area. Especially when it’s as pretty as this. I also really enjoy how secluded this area feels. Both times I’ve been up here I’ve managed to not see any other people which is always nice! Thanks for the comment. Hope you have a great week. ATB
No probs! And by the way, that curry was an impressive camping meal 😅. Look forward to your next video, take care - Alistair.
Thank you for adding Turkish translation to You tube, your videos are legendary, I'm watching them with pleasure, my friend.
Glad the auto translate is working. Please remind me if I ever forget to turn on the captions 👍. ATB
The videos are fantastic but when you start cooking in the comfort of your tent, I could watch that all day
Glad you like the videos! Getting out of the elements and making a nice meal for myself is definitely a really enjoyable part of each of my trips. I love cooking so to be able to cook on a mountain is really fun. Really appreciate the support!
Being watching old videos when you never spoke I much prefer you explaining everything now Another great video with amazing views Loving all the new gear 🙂
That’s great to hear 👍. Really appreciate you continuing to watch the videos. ATB
Loved the video, you’re a rockstar! Keep ‘em coming, you’re by far my favourite camping UA-camr. 😃
Thank you! Really happy to hear that you are liking the videos. Hope you are having a nice weekend!
Fantastic video, the production quality is excellent, seamless blend of both hiking & camping too. Love seeing your cooking too rather than a boil in the bag meal, spending that long at camp, why would you not want to take some decent food along! Seeing how you manage to get so much gear in the 45L bag makes me wonder what on earth others are taking with a 60-70L Rucksack. Really excellent content!
Thanks! On these long winter nights making a nice meal not only gives me something to do but it’s also really nice to eat something that’s not been rehydrated. A bit more work but worth it in my opinion for just a single overnight camp. I was pretty happy I could fit everything into this 45L pack. I definitely have to cram it in but it works. Also makes it a lot easier to hike/scramble with than my larger pack. Really appreciate the comment. Hope you’re having a nice weekend. ATB
Fantastic setup that packs down beautifully into that 40l sack.
Brilliant as always ❤
I was pretty happy I could get such a comfortable winter setup into my 45L pack. It definitely made the scrambling portion of the hike a bit easier. Really appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Double poled with standard AND 10mm poles! That’s one rock steady tent 💪🏼
Great area, snowdonia has a real wild feel to it.
And I did not know the trangia gas burner sat in the triangle!! 🤩
I was very happy with how the Unna performed in the wind 👍. The extra poles are great but the additional guy lines definitely helped. The triangle is a pretty versatile lightweight stand. Love using it with the gas burner when I’m looking for more control over the cooking temp. Snowdonia definitely has a wild look to it but parking can be a bit challenging compared to the Lake District.
Oh man what a day it is when Going Solo uploads. I wish these Videos were a fortnightly thing, the production quality to subscriber count does not match needs to be a couple hundred thousand🏔⛰
Too kind. I wish I could do these trips more often as well but this is just a hobby. I’m a dad with young kids so I get out when I can. Really makes me happy that you enjoy the videos though. Hope you have a great weekend! ATB
Keeping the Priorities Straight @@GoingSoloOutdoors 👍
I am getting pleasure of this trip. I saw Full video 🥰
Thanks for watching. It was a cold camp but a beautiful spot.
Your production and editing skills keep getting better! My favourite days are when either you or Simon upload a new vid! Keep trucking son, and keep adventuring!
Thank you. I’ve grown to really like the editing process. Really appreciate the continued support. ATB
Love your videos man. Just found your channel. Love your cooking too
Thanks and welcome to the channel! I really enjoy making a nice meal at camp 👍😀
Absolutely an awesome trip brother 👍
Thanks man. A bit windier than I would have liked but overall a fun trip in a beautiful place 👍
What a phenomenal presentation my friend! Shots and editing are phenomenal!
Thank you so much! Despite it being a bit windier than I would have preferred, it was a really fun trip. Appreciate the comment!
That Fjallraven flat cap must be a pretty snug fit to not blow away in those winds. i got one myself after watching your channel and asking you what make it was in one of your other videos, theyre great little hats. so thank you. great video, great cooking great narration. Loving this channel👍
Yes the size I have is a bit tight on my head. Especially if I haven’t had a haircut in a while 😆. But I do like it snug for that reason. Typically it stays on even in the wind 👍. Though, a couple years ago in Snowdonia a gust took it off my head and it landed in the lake. Fortunately the wind blew it back to the shore and I was able to get it back. I would have been gutted if I lost it! It has become a bit of a good luck charm on my trips 👍. Really appreciate the comment!
Nice! I camped in the roughly the same spot a couple of years ago. The temperature was a lot warmer, however we were attacked midges!! Think I would take the cold over midges. I was able to have a lovely view of the valley below whilst eating breakfast and the water was still, so I have a mirror picture of the rocks against the water 🙂
Nice! I’d have to agree. I’d much rather have the cold than the midges. It’s such a beautiful area. Appreciate the comment!
That food looks great. That wind was absolutely horrendous and that sleeping bag looks fantastic. I lost bags because I did not put them on a pocket. Great video. Stay safe.
Thanks! The winds were definitely howling all night on this one. The sleeping bag was great! Will definitely be nice when it’s extremely cold out 👍 but overkill for most of my camps here in the UK. Appreciate you watching another video!
Just subscribed and I'm so glad I did, really enjoying your walks, wonderful to see landscapes that I probably will never see in person, many many thanks. ❤ for bringing the outside inside x
I’m happy to hear you are enjoying the videos. Snowdonia is a very beautiful place with a landscape that is quite unique. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and for your support! All the best
Man, thanks for this new video. I know how much discipline it takes to shoot when you are freezing and there's so much wind. Big kudos!! Dinner was next level!! What a bummer about the new sleeping pad, it is supposed to be a beast of a sleeping pad (very interested in hearing new developments on that). The sleeping bag bit was really funny. You, the elegant autumn palette guy looking like one of the Teletubbies 😊. Oh and nice couple of camping hacks, btw!! Thanks again!!
I am still a little bummed about the sleeping pad. I’m not sure what’s going on but with such a high R value I was hoping it would perform like a furnace 😂. I know the rating system isn’t great, but I definitely wasn’t expecting to experience any cool spots. More testing is needed and I will probably talk about it in my next camp as well. The sleeping bag on the other hand is perfect. It looks absolutely ridiculous (not the earth tone I typically prefer either) but wow is it warm and comfortable. I am curious to see how things will go next camp. Thanks for the comment. Hope you’re having a nice weekend. ATB
Beautiful scenery. I love the mountains and these are spectacular.
Snowdonia really beautiful place. Appreciate the comment!
It’s incredible to watch the cooking aspects of your videos - definitely next level. Thanks for the great content, really appreciate the efforts you put in with the videos 👍
Really happy to hear you enjoy the cooking parts 👍. I love to cook so it’s always a fun challenge to prepare a normal meal as I would at home with my smaller camping stoves and pans. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. ATB
The view is beautiful and the food you cook look delicious but the wind is very strong.cant wait for another video.
Snowdonia is very beautiful. It would have been a bit nicer if it wasn’t so windy but that’s just how it is sometimes. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend
I just stumbled upon your videos, and i love it! Been watching every videos you uploaded. Much love from Philippines. ♥️
Welcome to the channel. Really appreciate the support!
What a beautiful hike and video! I hope, someday I can hike in these mountains!
Thank you! I love coming to Snowdonia. The weather can be a bit unpredictable but the views never disappoint 👍. Appreciate comment!
Hiking up that icy incline, my only thought was "how the h£ll is going to get back down?!"
Always entertaining and such beautiful scenery. Thank you as always for sharing your adventures.
Definitely a bit of a challenging route in spots. I got back down very carefully. Getting down was definitely a bit trickier than going up. Appreciate you watching 👍
Great video, beautiful scenery.
The double poled Unna behaved very decent in those gusts.
Kudos for the fresh cooked dinner. Often I'm so knackered after a long hike that I'm pleased I only need to boil water to rehydrate a meal.
Still, a big difference between eating food/fodder and thoroughly enjoying food...
Looking forward to the next hike.
Thanks! I always love returning to Snowdonia. It’s such a beautiful landscape. I probably would have preferred a nice calm night but it was nice to finally test the Unna in some strong winds. On a really long or difficult hike I sometimes wish had something very easy to prepare like a dehydrated meal but normally I really enjoy the cooking process. Thanks for taking the time to comment. ATB
Brilliant, thank you for taking us with you. Your cooking is the best i have seen I think :) Happy New Year
You are way too kind. I do enjoy having a nice meal on my camps. Happy New Years to you as well. ATB
A very well made and presented video my friend. Loved the narration along with the scenery, sometimes ppl just get it right and this is a prime example... youve earned yourself a subscriber
Thank you! I really appreciate the support. ATB
Cant believe how well your new sleeping bag packs down.
👍😀 it’s pretty impressive. Definitely one of the reasons I chose this bag over others that were less warm.
The transition from a backpacking UA-camr to a rock climbing UA-camr was seamless. Soon, this guy’s going to hang with Alex Honnold.
😆👍 I’m definitely no climber but it was a nice scramble though. Nice change of pace from the normal hikes. Hope you have a nice weekend.
I could never with my vertigo. I’ve done the Yorkshire 3 peaks that was enough incline for me 😄. Best vlog I’ve seen very impressed.
Found your content 2 days ago. Best thing!
Thanks! Welcome to the channel 👍😀
Happy new year!! Starting off with a bang, great stuff as ever.
Have been waiting for you to cook in the Unna “vestibule”, man it looks such a good tent.
I am really liking this tent. A really simple design and it’s nice to know it can also handle some strong winds if I need it to. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Excellent video as always!
Thanks!! Appreciate the comment
This is a great area. I've camped lots in the Lakes but not in Snowdonia yet. I've gone up that way many times to scramble the Clogwen Person Arete. I normally stay closer to the waterfall on great rock. You've tempted me to go. Looking on Google previously, I wondered about pitching the mountain side of the Llyn above the rock?....... Great film again ( and food ) . Loved it.
It’s a pretty area! I like how nice and secluded it is. Because I was running out of light I didn’t even manage to walk around to that side of the llyn. The mountain side does sit higher and I bet would provide better views though. Provide there is a flat spot 👍. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. ATB
Amazing country and backpacking meal at 27:20. Lamb coconut Curry with rice is nice!
I have never even thought of double poling a tent. I get the logic.
Thanks! A pretty simple meal to prepare but very flavorful 👍. Appreciate the comment.
It’s a nice option if you have two sets of poles. Especially for some tunnel tents which ordinarily only have 1 pole. Extra piece of mind.
awesome filming techniques and technical details of safe wild camping illustrated, thanks for your video!
Thank you! Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 👍😀
The Hilleberg Unna! During my last trip I slept 115 nights in it. Almost every night I pitched it in another spot. Absolutely love that thing!
Very well made video and story telling, loved it.
Wow 115 nights sounds like a proper expedition. If you don’t mind me asking, where were you traveling? I have many tents and the Unna has quickly become one of my favorites. Such a simple but strong design. Really appreciate the comment! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoorsHi, I paddled solo in sea kayak from Arnhem (The Netherlands) to Spain by the Atlantic ocean. So I camped on countless remote beaches, rocky shores and little islands. Those places often don´t offer much natural protection against the elements and I have seen some pretty intense storms. But no sweat for the Unna!
I did not double poled it, but I did use the 10mm poles of the Staika, which are suitable for the Unna as well. And -most important I guess- I doubled the amount of guylines. In addition I brought two sets of snow/sand stakes and also both inner tents ( the normal and the mosquito one) to adapt to the changing season. And also a footprint (sharp rocks...)
I enjoyed seeing you in these strong winds in the Unna.
that sounds like an absolutely incredible adventure 👍. At some point I will probably try to get the mesh inner as well. I probably didn’t need to double pole the tent on this trip but figured why not since I had both sets of poles. The 10mm would have definitely been more than enough. Thanks for sharing!
You forgot to make reservations for two. Can you bring me any leftovers? I'll bet none left. Lol. Great video.
👍😀 definitely clean my plate after these hikes!
Really nice video thanks, with some useful tips. Had my BeFree freeze a fortnight ago so having ordered a new filter. Hadn’t thought of inverting my water bottles! With the Unna I do find it really difficult pitching just at the moment when the poles go into their cups and the tent arches upwards - very vulnerable to a gust of wind. I never open the zipper from the bottom, but half way up - I step through into the tent. It saves having door fabric swirling in the dirt or needing to furl it.
Thanks! I agree, that can definitely be a vulnerable moment with the tent but no issues thus far. Definitely one of the benefits of the models that have the clips like my Soulo. Hopefully you won’t have to replace another filter 👍. In really really cold temps I will typically just keep it jn my coat pocket and in my pack. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB
I just had to laugh when, at one point in the cooking process, the caption reads " simmer on a low heat for around seven minutes". That is the sort of thing you would hear on a Gordon Ramsey video in a fully equipped 5-star kitchen. And you are doing it in a space of about 2 square feet. On your knees!! With a bloody gale gusting inches from your flame . I absolutely love the cooking part of your videos. Awesome!!! Take a bow!!!!!
😂👍 I always really enjoy the cooking portion of my camps when the weather isn’t the best outside. I get so focused on what I’m doing that I am able to take my mind off the weather. I was pretty lucky the winds calmed down a lot during my cooking though, or I just didn’t notice it as much 😂. Really appreciate the comment! Hope you have a nice weekend.
Wow, someone that likes Fjällräven just as much and me. LOL
😂👍 once I find a brand I like, particularly when it comes to clothing. I just stick with it 👍. Love my Fjallraven gear
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I've worked at Fjällräven for years! :) It's amazing stuff!
Superb video. Have a nice weekend ❄️🙂👍
Thanks! Hope you are having a nice weekend as well 👍😀
Thanks so much for another great video!You have me shopping the Fjallraven online store lol.
Thanks for watching. Fjallraven makes really reliable gear!
Looked an amazing spot to camp.ive got the hilleberg niak and i swapped to the 10mm poles it makes a massive difference im just waiting for the unna to come back in stock in the sand then i think i will get it and definitely get some more 10mm poles not sure I'll double pole tho i think for most occasions the 10mm will do.
Thanks! I would agree. The 10mm poles probably would have been fine by themselves on this camp as well. I have just been surprised by crazy winds too many times in Snowdonia to trust the forecast 😅. And this is the first time I’ve had this tent in strong winds. Since I hiked the poles up the mountain I figured I would just use them. Overkill but extra piece of mind 👍. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Good sir, I just started following your videos and love the inspiring hikes you share. I used to hike a lot in my 30s in Switzerland and would like to start again. I am looking to do more alpine camping and wondering what your favourite tent is so far? A few that I am thinking about are: Hilleberg Unna, Hilleberg Nallo 2, Hilleberg Nammatj 2.
I absolutely love my Nammatj 2 and Unna. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of those choices you listed. It just depends which features are most important to you. I think the Nallo 2 might be a good choice because you get the wind stability and space of the Nammatj but it’s similar in weight to the Unna. So that might be a nice compromise between the two. Whatever choice you makes I think you will love it 👍. Hope that helps. Really appreciate your support! ATB
You are insane, my man! I wouldn't climb up that cliff for a million dollars! Well, I'd try, but I couldn't carry the pack, it'd take me hours and I'd need a helicopter rescue to get down. I'm loving all these videos. Be safe.
😆👍 I think it looks worse on the GoPro than it actually is. Definitely makes for an interesting hike to get up here. Really appreciate you watching! Hope you’re having a nice weekend. ATB
Great vid. As usual. Loving the non snowy landscape. As I text it’s -40 c here with wind chill near -50c Thx
Thanks! I would actually prefer more snow though. But I suppose the grass is always greener. Wow -40°C is intense. Definitely don’t have to deal with those extreme temperatures here. Really appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend.
Your videos are alway's awesome. I am amazed that you could bring all your extreme winter gear in such a small pack ! Maybe you should consider a balaclava in your pack to help protect your face from the fierce winds on the mountains . Thanks for the video !
Thanks! I was very happy I could fit all of this in my 45L pack. It made the scrambling portion of the trip much safer. I carry something similar to a balaclava called a buff. I used it at night to go retention the guy lines and in the morning to cover my face. Definitely helps with the cold winds 👍. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB
Just came across your channel 👍🏻 awesome videos and the drone footage just adds to it 🏕️ 👍🏻
Welcome to the channel. It’s nice when the weather actually cooperates and I can use the drone to show these beautiful locations. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you enjoy the rest of your week.
Quite invigorating winter camp. Your audio is great, but there is always a place to improve. Have you ever thought about a two-day camp and have the opportunity to make it happen in this hectic everyday life of all of us? Stay safe and healthy you and your love ones and all the best.😊
This was definitely one of the colder camps I’ve had in a while. I would love to do more multi day trips but I just haven’t really had the opportunity. I barely make time to get out for these single night trips. There may however, be a potential opportunity later this summer for a multi day trip. Definitely can’t make any promises though. As always, really appreciate you watching! ATB
That sleeping bag looks hilarious 😆.
I was thinking getting back down would be a bit on tricky side.
I got sent some Grfiti X bands from a friend in the US they are perfect for keeping your Trangia stuff together also lids on on things, they work a whole lot better than single elastics 😊
😂👍 the bag does look funny but boy is it warm! I will take a look at the Grifiti bands. Thanks for the comment! ATB
Let’s goo new vid👌
👍😀 it was a fun trip
Another great video. The way you camp is a huge inspiration to me as I don't get out as much as I would like and why not make the best meal you can with this precious time. Fantastic location with epic views that had its challenges to obtain makes me want to push further.
Thanks! Thats how I feel. If you enjoy cooking why not make a nice meal in a beautiful place 😀. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a great weekend!
Another great video. I'd love to see you experiment with a coffee brewer like an Aeropress, if you're a fan of coffee like that! I appreciate it adds a bit of bulk and weight, but for me it would be one of the luxuries I'd bring on a camp.
Thanks! I have an aeropress and a nanopresso at home! Both make an absolutely fantastic cup of coffee. They usually come with me when I’m traveling with my family. Definitely a good luxury item 👍
Yeee, double poled Unna with Delta anchors, going nowhere for sure! thanks for sharing. Going Snowdonia next week by train to Betws-y-Coed. I have 3.5 days to find that lake/Llyn! What spare guy lines do you recommend to purchase in UK? thank you
I was very happy with how the tent performed in these conditions 👍. The extra guy lines definitely helped. I actually borrowed these from my DD superlight tarp.
Unna mesh inner in stock at Hilleberg mine arrived today
Really! Wow, I feel like I haven’t seen those available for years. Thanks for the heads up 👍
£184 plus £42 vat and fees to ups, they only have a few. I’ve been trying to get one for over a year
@@peteredwards7616Likewise, I haven't seen a mesh for sale on their website in a while. Jeez, it's all very expensive... :( I'll have to stick with the full inner on mine for now.
Great camp out
That cold you feel on your legs can be avoided . Its the strength of the cold in the ground
Thanks! With a pad that has 8.5 R value I shouldn’t be feeling any cold from the ground 👍. Luckily it did warm up from my body heat after some time. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Video! Damn thumbs
You kind of resemble violet Beauregard in that bag but that bag is so well thought out
😂👍 nice reference. Recently took my kids to go see the new Wonka movie. It is a very well thought out bag. It was designed by Eric Larsen. Appreciate the comment!
What Fjallraven backpack are you using? Amazing video as always!
Thanks! I am using the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 45L (the old version)
Спасибо! Поздравляю! Мне очень понравилась система для сна
это была очень теплая и удобная система сна. спасибо за просмотр и нашли время, чтобы оставить комментарий.
Another great video! Just recently got into your channel and love it so far.
I'm looking into purchasing a new set of durable gloves and yours look really nice - whats the brand and model youre using?
Keep up the good work! Cheers from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Welcome to the channel! On this camp I am using my Hestra Falt Guide Gloves. They are my go to winter gloves. Hestra makes many variations for all kinds of activities 👍. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB
Quality video, funny I've been experiencing the same with mats lately. I was looking at those winds thinking I'd be sleeping through the my Nortent, shame you didn't like it. I tarp a lot and use a lanshan so used to the challenges of a single skin even the way the PC copes, it's not perfect. Looking forward to your next adventure. 👍🏻
Thanks! The Vern 1 would have done really well in these conditions. I don’t think I would have been able to squeeze it into this 45L pack though. Which was the priority on this trip. I hate that I may have given that impression that it’s a bad tent, because I think it’s an excellent tent. Just not when the conditions are great for condensation. These conditions would’ve been perfect 👍. I will be out with the Vern 1 PC again! Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors ha yeah I don't know how you guys squeeze everything in. Like Mary Poppins stuff just keeps coming out. Oh I know you thought its a solid tent. I mean it's amazing in wind. I get the condensation part. I was in serious clagg the other day for nearly 3 days. Condensation was bad. But exactly like you said if you leave it as a film it's fine, wind doesn't even flick it off, touch it and it will bead, need re wiping a few times until it forms a barrier again. British weather you just never know, was meant to be brilliant sunshine that trip. I use a water resistant sleeping bag (ME xeros) and dry bags for my kit. Some people use bivvy bags or synthetic bags 👍🏻
Yeah I’ve set it up near home in some terrible wind and it handles it like a champ. Much quieter than a double wall tent as well. Next time I use it I will bring a light bivy bag as well just in case the weather is the opposite of what’s expected 😅.
Awesome video! I wonder if the sleeping bag might be easier to get into the compression sack if you left the arm zips open? It looked like they were closed and were trapping air?
Have you thought about anything from UGQ in the States? I got a custom made quilt with 950 fill. Absolutely incredible bit of kit. Not sure if you ever travel back there, but you’d save on Import Duty if you brought it back with you 😉
Thanks! Unfortunately not the air, the seams and antic let the air out relatively easily. It’s just an incredibly small opening to the compression sack. I tried squeezing it into a different bag when I got home but it’s nearly impossible to compress it to the same size you can with thermarest compression sac. I suppose they knew what they were doing when they designed it but I still think they could maybe make it a tinny bit wider. Yes I’ve looked at UGQ stuff before 👍. Looks quality! At this point I think I am now good on sleeping bags for quite a few years to come. Gotta save my money for my tent addiction 😅. Really appreciate the comment 👍. ATB
Hungry 😋
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Nice one Todd - great watch in a brilliant area. Tent performed well and food looked nice as per. What pack are you using ? Not sure if I've asked before; I probably have. ATB - Chris
Thanks Chris. It was nice to see the Unna can survive those kind of winds. But I probably would have brought the Nammatj if I knew I was going to have this much space to pitch it. Assuming I could still cram it into the same size pack. I’m using the Fjallraven Friluft 45L. The old version. It’s been a great pack! ATB
Just brilliant as always! The way you explain each step of your trip in such a simple yet educational way is excellent. Thank you. PS - apologies if you have already been asked but what gloves are they that you are using?
Thank you so much for the feedback 👍. I am using the Hestra Falt Guide Gloves. They have a removable internal wool liner and are very warm and durable.
like all your videos dude, so awesome... 😃
Thank you! Hope you have a nice weekend 👍
Nice weekend for you too😃👍
And he's a Michelin star chef 👨🍳 10-10 for meal never mine the camping location 😋
😆 Thanks! I’m no chef, but I do enjoy eating well on these overnighters. Appreciate the comment. Hope your having a nice weekend 👍
Good to see you back out. Incredible views. Touchy place up and back down. The Hestra gloves? are they wool lined or acrylic? Swimming hole, heck yeah. Nordic tradition, bust it wide open. Hilleberg time. Some cold and winter winds. The 10mm will hold it but since you have the 9's good idea to just use them.. No doubts about it then. I do the same with my Jannu. Much enjoyed. Kind of outer jacket you wear? Take care.
Good to be back out! Yes, these are the Hestra Falt Guide Gloves. They are wool lined and the wool inserts easily come out so you can dry them or use the gloves without them. I agree, I think the 10mm poles alone would have been fine. Because the forecasted winds kept consistently increasing as I got closer and closer to the day I was camping I just figured I’d have the 9mm poles with me as well since I don’t trust the weather here in Snowdonia. I’ve been blindsided by terrible winds here too many times. I’m wearing the Fjallraven Keb Jacket. Really appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Hoping to get out in next few days. Ity's been spring to summer weather all winter here in Kentucky. It'd crazy. Some storms and cold coming for the next week. I'll see@@GoingSoloOutdoors
Thanks for the info.
I had to stop the cideo and comment on the cooking. It looks like youre feeding an army! Crikey. Looks delicious tho. Sadly ive never been bothered. Ive just used dehydrated meals with a cup of rice as back up. The double poles is a brilliant idea and incsn clearly see the huge difference that it made. All very enjoyable to watch!
Thanks! I really enjoy cooking so on these long winter nights when the sun sets early, cooking a nice meal for myself gives me something to do and just tastes great. I was very happy with how the tent handled the wind double poled. I probably would have been fine without the second pole put the added security was a nice. Really appreciate the comment. ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoorsi totally get it 💯 i just find for me im totally rooted and cant be bothered lol. But it looked fantastic
rucksack like the tardis!
😂 I like the reference! I was pretty happy I could get such a warm setup in this pack. Only 45L 👍
Stumbled upon your channel absolutely brilliant
I,ve never hiked or camped but do find it fascinating
May sound like a daft question but doesn’t the cooking attach wild life 😅
Sorry if thats a dumb question just wondered
Thanks! There isn’t really any wildlife to worry about here in the UK. Back when I lived in the states I would cook away from my shelter when in bear country 👍. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB
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I see makes sense , i personally couldnt do it 😂
But the videos are absolutely brilliant the 50 mins felt like 2
Another awsome vid !
Stunning spot awsome food loved it.
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If you had to only have hilleberg tent what one would you have ?
Cheers Graham
Thanks! Thats a really tough question. It would be between the Soulo and the Unna if I was getting a single man tent. The Soulo is more storm worthy but the Unna is more versatile. After how the Unna performed on this trip, I might lean more towards the Unna. But sorry I can’t decide 😂.
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Thanks the soulo is my dream tent.
but I know Iike the Unna as well! 🤷♂️👍🤣🤣
Cheers Graham
@@grahamscothern4319 the Soulo is definitely the strongest one man tent you can get 👍. Thats why I picked it as my first Hilleberg!
You probably already know but Hilleberg Unna mesh inners are back in stock, just a heads up.
👍👍 Thanks for the heads up
Wolv, nice to see Snowdonia hills in such harsh windy conditions and with freezing ice, very difficult to record while walking specially still shots as it requires to go forward and backwards to operate camera, kudos to go on solo. Just one small request, quite few places camera moved to fast on handheld camera. Bit difficult for eyes, but I can see your running to pick tent cover , thank you. Rams, Wolvs
Thanks for the feedback. I agree I moved a bit too fast with the GoPro. I will try to be a bit more conscious of that next time 👍. Appreciate the comment!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors thank you for quick response,
Bin off the stuff sack,just stuff the doss bag into yor bergen.job done.nice vid.
I have done that with my other sleeping bags 👍Unfortunately that could never be done with this bag though. It’s just too thick. I could do it but I would have needed to bring a larger pack and I wanted to take the smaller 45L bag. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
What are these scallions you speak of, they look just like spring onions! You'll be cooking with zuchini and cilantro next!
Love your camp cooking mate and as a veggy, quite a few of your dishes would still be delicious if you took out the meat. I've just taken delivery of a Trangia Mini set which I've been testing in my kitchen, it's far to bloody cold for me to venture outside yet!
I would call these scallions. Spring onions look identical except that have a small white onion bulb at the end of the onion 👍😀. Glad you enjoy the cooking. The chickpea curry portion of this dish is very tasty all by itself. I definitely recommend giving it a try. Love the trangia mini! It takes a little bit more finesse because it’s tiny, but it’s perfect for one person. Really appreciate the comment.
Great video and camp! Those camps in high cwms/corries can often be the best. However I've certainly had some of my worst nights in locations like you chose. It seems like the wind speeds and directions are very erratic with big gusts sweeping downslope but coming from all directions! Did you get much sleep with the roaring gusts?
Thanks! I agree, the winds are always stronger and typically more erratic every time I come camp in Snowdonia. You just never know what conditions you will get but the views are just stunning. I was able to sleep some but I would occasionally be woken when the tent would get hit with a really big gust. Definitely wasn’t the best night sleep but I was happy I finally got to test the tent in high winds and I was really happy with how it performed. Appreciate the comment. ATB
Have you ever had to stay out for a second night due to the weather being too bad to pack up? Big fan btw 🫡
Here in the UK I haven’t. Back in my early 20’s on multiday trips I have had to modify my plans on a few occasions. The most memorable was a 5 night trip in the White Mountains of NH. I had to cut it short by a day due to being stuck at camp in a storm in one location for nearly an entire extra day. I had planned to get picked up at a particular location on the sixth day. Wasn’t going to make it and I had no way to contact my friend, so I had to modify my route and find a road and hike to the nearest gas station to call and get picked up. On most of my trips nowadays I really can’t afford to get stuck anywhere with my kids counting on me to get home for various activities and school. Most of the areas I am now traveling to I usually can always get back to my car regardless of the weather if I need to. It might be miserable but it can be done 👍. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. ATB
That sounds incredibly stressful 😂 I guess doing this stuff teaches you resolve. Id have eaten all my rations in the first day and sent up a flair for mountain rescue the second I got lost 😂 (I imagine within a km of setting off) Anyway. Take care good sir. Thank you for responding!
Go to NZ i wana see u camping and surviving in the south island u would love it.
I’ve camped in the Whitsunday islands in Australia for a few nights but have yet to make my way to NZ. At some point I would love to go 👍
Loved this film, your film making skills are very good. I have a question, I have a Unna (I have the 10mm poles as well) but never had it out in extreme winds. You seemed to be getting some major wind and gusts, do you have any idea what they where, I',m trying to gauge the upper end of the tents wind performance is with 10mm poles, so I know what to avoid, do you have any thoughts on what that might be ?
I didn’t measure the gusts but i believe the forecast called for 35 to 40. I’d say they were at least at 40 when I went out to retention the tent and check on all the guys. I wouldn’t bring it out in anything above 40 mph personally. I would just rather bring the Soulo or the Nammatj for anything higher. The tent does pretty well in the wind though. As long as the side is pitched into the wind of course. The additional guy lines help a lot 👍. Hope that helps. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors thanks so much thats really helpful to know, I had it out in 15-20mph a couple of weeks ago and the vent cover was really flappy and quite loud, I was surprised that was happening at that wind speed, maybe its my user error, have you found this happens at fairly low windspeed, once thanks again for you advice
@@FindingTheGoldenThread-nf8yv that is interesting. I haven’t found that the top cover flaps at much at all. At least not enough that the noise would bother me. Other parts of the tent. Particularly the large front and back panels can definitely flap a bit though. Did you use the tension straps to tighten the top down?
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I did tension the straps, I thought it was strange it was doing that, I will see if it does it next time and if so I'll contact Hilleberg. Thanks
That pesky north-easterly! Fair play. Considered Snowdonia, decided against it.
Yeah the winds can get ridiculous there. Looks like next weekend into the following week they are predicted to have some crazy winds as well. Hopefully next time I get out that way I can just have a pretty sunset/sunrise and a calm night. Appreciate the comment Chris. ATB
Great video, as always. I'm actually getting ready to climb tryfan this morning and talking of gloves. What brand do you use . Thanks
Nice. I’ve been to this area many times but I’ve still yet to go up Tryfan! I need to change that. These are the Hestra Falt Guide Gloves. I wouldn’t recommend scrambling with them as they are not really designed for that but they will absolutely keep your hands warm 👍. Appreciate the comment!
Foodporn Alert! 👍
😀👍 it was tasty!
Wow quite the old mountain goat 😅
😂👍 it looks worse than it is. Having the smaller pack made it much easier though. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
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Nice video you wanted to comment on what you look like in the Nemo sleeping bag: you look like something out of Monty Python’s freezing, “search for the holy Grail,” the French soldiers on the castle wall…
😂👍 it’s been a very long time since I’ve seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I will take a look. Appreciate the comment!
All you do is impressive from the filming to the food. But why the serrated Spyderco?
Thanks! That’s not a Spyderco. It’s the Victorinox Soldiers Knife. I also believe it use to be called the trekker. I like it because I can open it with one hand, the blade length is long enough to handle all my food prep tasks and the extra tools it has are very useful when I need to make adjustments on the camera or tripod 👍. The serrations are not ideal but they don’t really negatively influence any of the cutting tasks. Hope that answered your question. Appreciate the comment!
Thank you for answering. I have Unna, Allak 3 and Staika myself. Unna and Staika can share poles. Subscribing to your channel now. Thank you. ATB from Norway.@@GoingSoloOutdoors
@@MrKranmanThank you! All great tents 👍Really appreciate the support
Great video. I guess there was no lack of ventilation that day, but what precautions do you need to take against carbon monoxide when you cook inside your tent? I'm very much a fair weather camper so never really thought about what to do in Winter.
You just have to make sure your tent is well ventilated when cooking. These stoves are also extremely efficient so they produce very little CO. This tent has a large vent at the top. I just make sure that’s open while cooking. But in winds there is also plenty of air circulating at the bottom of the tent. Almost nearly every camp I am forced to cook in my tent because of either wind or rain. Appreciate the comment
What pan and grip handle are you using?
This is the trangia 25 nonstick pan and grib handle 👍
Two questions: How do you handle having to go to the bathroom, especially with number 2. Isn’t it much to cold? And not getting enough sleep, how do you handle that?
In areas like this I have a WAG bag that I will use if I need to go but I always just try to wait until I can get to my car and then go to a proper bathroom. On a single night camp if I don’t get a great nights sleep I usually just sleep better the next day 👍. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Ok, I see. Regarding your cooking, is cooking a hobby of you or are you a professional cook? Your cooking is great!
@@insaforpresprod Thanks ! Cooking is just something I love to do. Not a profession
You sure do like living on the edge.
Dunno how you manage to fit everything in a 45l, I struggle with a 60l, the Crown 3 60 which is prettylight light at 2.6 lbs.
😂👍 I don’t disagree, but it’s meant to keep you alive and comfortable not look good. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
You eat like a lord and I couldn’t cook like that at home.!!
I’m sure if you had all the ingredients you could make this at home 👍. You should give it a try. Appreciate the comment!
Hello, what is the name of that lake? Greetings from Chile
This is a very small body of water in Snowdonia National park called Lynn Bach 👍. Appreciate you watching! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoorswhich translates as ‘small lake’. Cwm Glas Bach means the ‘small green valley’ (glas in modern Welsh means blue but in old Welsh glas meant blue/green)
Are the cold spots you're getting from the sleeping bag's fill compressing?
The sleeping pad just needed to warm up. I haven’t experienced any cold spots with this pad since this trip 👍. Appreciate you watching.
What is your favorite hot tent for all weather
Not sure if I have one. My oldest is a Polish Lavvu and although it’s heavy and floorless it will last a lifetime. I also have really enjoyed using the Pomoly stove hut 70 that I used in my last video. It’s room and very versatile.
Top man nice video as always be safe out there
Thanks! Hope you have great weekend 👍
Halfway through and fantastic views. If you had the subscribers would you go fulltime youtube?
It’s a stunning place! I’ve thought about it. I just don’t think I would like to rely on my hobby for income. That’s why I don’t include a mid role ads or take advantage of other revenue streams on this platform. I wouldn’t want to risk ruining the joy these camps bring. If this was a job then I would have to think about it that way. And that just doesn’t sound very fun. I never make a big deal about a video doing well or getting new subscribers because I really don’t like that aspect of social media. People become unnecessarily obsessed that stuff. And I don’t think that’s healthy. I just want people to enjoy the video and hopefully get inspired to get outside a bit more. Sorry for the long-winded response to a simple question 😂. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great weekend.
@GoingSoloOutdoors Totally understand where your coming from. Probably speak for everyone here in saying we're just glad we get to come along with you. Keep it up.
Sorry, but I had a chuckle watching you try to talk with stiffened facial muscles. (I suppose a ski mask is not a good look when making videos.) The gear looked superb, gonna get some 10mm poles for my akto, and I am very overdue a new sleeping bag, I think my last one was bought to celebrate England winning the world cup.
😂👍 yeah the muscles started locking up on me pretty good. I don’t usually use a ski mask often just because they are so bulky and I’d have to remove it often to mess with the camera. I probably should have had my buff around my face like I did in the morning. That would have helped but I couldn’t find it in my bag when I got my gloves out. For such a low weight penalty the 10mm poles are nice to have. Getting to use a new bag was also very nice. 😂😅 That is a long time! You might need to treat yourself to another.