Ive always been a climber most of my life A weekend warrior never been that good but at times very active. , Over the years i trudged up hundreds of hills begrudgingly not really enjoying the experience. Only in my later life as my knees are failing do i want to walk to more remote places. I took too much for granted when i was young. In more ways than one. I going to try tease the most out of whats left in my aching body. Walking and climbing until its not possible . Your channel is a great source of knowledge, inspiration and entertainment. Thank you
I've never regretted a night out on a mountain, but I've certainly regretted a night at the pub... we all make choices, and so long as we continue to get value and happiness from the things we do then that's all we can ask for eh? Wonderful images you captured on this video Murray.
Some honest words there, and I can imagine at least a dozen people nodding their heads in agreement. Yes, there is a fine balance to be made, between outdoor pursuits and family. And friends. But let's be honest - we need it. It keeps us fit (especially in middle age) and it removes stress. Simple as that. When you are on the hills, the basics are there and I really think, that human element returns. We enjoy empty spaces, clear air, 'wilderness', having the land laid out before of us, meeting that occasional like-minded individual and enjoying a good chat. Great video and well done.
absolutely agree Garry , I will be putting out a video that talks about all the positive choice the great outdoors does for us - the yin to this videos yang :) (I just need time to film it first !!lol) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Magical, those sky's, wow. I can't even imagine the time and effort you put into these fantastic videos you produce and put out there. Yes, a lot of sacrifices made. Think I've said before we who regularly are out in TGO have very understanding partners.....but you then go the extra mile spending time editing etc to then post for our inspiration and enjoyment. Loved the video but also the chat and reasoning about these choices. Very enjoyable. Thankyou for sharing.
I am so surprised that so few are actually liking and commenting on your videos Murray, your work is worthy of every kind of support and appreciation. Thank you for sharing them on this platform, I have always thought if I could have traveled anywhere that Scotland would be first on my list. Greetings from South Africa
Wonderful stuff as always Murray, and I can so associate with everything you said. I've not owned a pair of jeans in over 40 years and live and work in my outdoor gear. Spending time in wild places literally saved my life many years ago when I hit rock bottom, and I prescribe regular doses of it to myself to stay sane in a world gone crazy. Keep the fantastic videos coming....
It’s such a good place to heal - not sure what I would do with out the mountains ! Glad I am not the only one with the one pair of jeans too :) Thanks for watching Murray
We do appreciate all the effort you put into these vlogs …. It’s been a while since I last went into the hills … and can’t wait till I’m able to get back out …. There’s a special magic about being out in the wilderness…. Please keep the vlogs coming
Such a lovely gentle sunset, captured beautifully. You are so lucky to be able to see a night sky so full of stars. The last time I had the opportunity to see a sky like that was about 20 years ago on holiday on Mull.
I must admit, I do enjoy this time of year when the darker skies return as if you are lucky enough to get clear skies , the stars are amazing :) such a wonderful sight Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Wise words Murray. Aye it's a sacrifice indeed. Most of ma pals these days are hillwalking pals. Am the same with fashion. Ma misses is always like, "You need some new clothes." as am always kicking aboot in auld ootdoor stuff. 😁 Sma Glen is lovely. Stunning sunset. 😎
Top quality video as ever. I love the way you make us viewers feel you are having a conversation with us. I think we all give up things for our hobbies, but the one clear sign of the addiction is going without sleep.
Excellent video Murray. I did laugh when you were talking about your clothing 😅 I’m exactly the same I have running clothes,hiking clothes,working clothes and some 20 year old (good clothes) that I never wear!
Thank you Murray, another lovely video, that Cairn! I've no seen one so big ever! and what a beautiful sky completely agree with everything you say, mostly always wear my hiking stuff out and about, its just comfy to be in, my last pair of jeans was 12 years old until the boss got me a couple of new pairs last month. I would much rather be on a hill than in the pub, no contest. Being outdoors and up a hill is good for the soul without a shadow of a doubt. I never feel its a sacrifice because I guess us hill folk feel its life itself., its what we live for isn't it...
Thanks John - it’s a monster cairn - there are a few on the tops around here - must have been constructed by the local land owner I reckon - not like the Munros where footfall might account for someone adding a stone :) Ps glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t renew their jeans annually :) 😂👍
I found this video absolutely beautiful. The beautiful soft colours of the vegetation, the glorious sunset, the silhouette ed grasses waving in the breeze and the soft shades of the aurora. You’re an artist Murray! Thank you for this. 👏✨
Such good filming Murray. I have never been one for camping but did it as a means to climb hills in the past. But you make it look so inviting. I say this watching the video in the warmth of my touring caravan. That’s probably why I am not a fan of tenting ( too soft) anyhow love watching your experiences and look forwards to your next journey. Thank you once again.
Thank you ever so much for sharing, Murray. What an awesome blue hour! Talking about fashion, outdoor outfit and gear: a friend of mine always buys black trousers, so he can wear them on funerals without standing out…
Videos and films. What a way to keep a diary. Love watching your adventures. I have only got an iphone for video work do I tend to write, a lot from my memories as well. I had heart surgery five years ago and my boom box tells me I am 16 again. Unfortunately my arthritic knees and back keep reminding me I am 64 ha ha. For this reason I tend to do solo as I have lost a lot of confidence and dont want to be the one that hinders folk. However my wife is reluctant to let me go on my own telling me I am a silly old bee ger and that I will end up A over T and have rescue 151 out for me. Its a hard life.
Yup, my wardrobe consists of suits, hiking clothes and running clothes. Everything I buy is related to one of those three. I can relate being early 30s, friends either with kids or without, developing unhealthy habits. Wouldn't have it any other way, my Sunday always starts with atleast an hours drive before a few hours out walking or running. It's more an obsession than an addiction, and what we sacrifice makes us better. Time for yourself, which I don't believe alot of people do nowadays.
Thanks again Murray. Couldn't agree more when you spoke of the great outdoors. I find it very beneficial to unwind and forget about the worries and stress life brings. Look forward to next week's video, thanks again.
Another storming video, Murray. Beautiful sky colours. Nature is better than any painting! I'm off to Dartmoor tomorrow, not quite the Highlands but still nice enough.
Have fun at Dartmoor - have you checked out. @julianbairdphotographys Dartmoor series - it’s excellent - ua-cam.com/play/PLJU6FMi6Tvo-0uAlWdLI2LRAK5GEWCUlg.html&si=thK_EuQGlcgyUcqx
Some interesting thoughts there Murray. As someone who is quite introverted and with a low stress threshold I don’t consider the time I spend in the wild a sacrifice, but rather a vital element of looking after my mental health. But hey, we’re all different. Keep it up!
Loved your video as always thanks Murray. Fantastic scenery and amazing photography. It was interesting listening to you talk about yourself and how you juggle your life to spend valuable time with your family and friends. At the same time pursuing your outdoor passion. Keep up the great work Murray.
This video got us thinking about the sacrifices we make to spend time outdoors. Over the years, spending time outdoors hiking and camping has become a priority for us. We both have anxiety, and Pete has been diagnosed with depression, so for us, it is our therapy, and the only place we feel calm and able to breath. Whilst we love our friends and family, social situations can be very anxiety inducing. We think it is so important, particularly in our current chaotic world, to prioritise looking after your mental wellbeing, whatever that may mean for you. Thank you for your honesty here Murray. That sky alone was worth the trip out! All the best, Shell and Pete😊
Thanks folks - your points are very true and I also feel getting out helps both physical and mental health for sure - I will do a video on the opposites at some point soon and this will be included for sure . Hope you are both ok Thanks for watching Murray
Super video! So much of what you say resonates with me. The hills and their relative solitude are a beautiful escape from the endless tail-chasing of the 9to5. I have walked for years, but only relatively recently began overnights on the hills and coasts, and it brings a whole new dimension to the experience. For one, my hill walking was mostly with a group, and my camping is exclusively solo. Maybe this sounds odd, but I much prefer the solo. Life lived at your own pace I guess, generally only directed by the natural conditions around me. I'm not even going to mention fashion I left that bus stop many years ago 😂 Anyway enough of my musings, top work as always Murray, and thanks 😊
absolutely agree - nice to have company and companionship but getting alone time is very rewarding too . Overnight camps indeed bring a niew dimension to the outdoors - one of my favourite pursuits :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Thank you Murray, it’s always pleasant to tag along on your trips to the hills. I remember as a squaddie in the Royal Engineers stationed on the Isle of Sky, we were volunteered to take part in a hill search for some amateur archeologists that went missing on a hill walk near Broad-ford, we had been climbing for what seemed hours and the hills just continue to be before us and rising, amazing!😊 Turns out the missing folk were fine as they had decided to go home without telling anyone. We were the silly sods hiking around the never ending hills for hours.
Hi Murray if you are thinking about pubs and football matches we will have to come and find you and rescue you to the mountains haha, was watching one of your old videos tonight and you said i am going to eat a pork pie I really laughed because being a porkpie lass today i actually ate a scotch egg, the irony eh, thank you for the videos they always keep me sane and are my fav,s to cheer me up and are fantastic to watch with all the scenery and all the banter with your friends, thank you.
Agree about the outdoor clothing, so versatile comfortable and hard wearing. I use some of mine for outdoor work as well as walking/camping etc. Got some decent jeans for social stuff, but find them so uncomfortable now. Clammy when it's warm, and cold when it's not. Yet I still see people out hiking in them!
You can look at it another way, you haven't given up anything, you choose to do the hills over going out with friends, or sitting in the garden eating and drinking making small talk, its your choice, although your choice in hill snacks is very poor ! I stopped drinking a good while ago and the thought of feeling tender the next day repulses me now so I know im not missing out on that, when i do very early dawn walks I do it with a clear head and feel good in myself and I'm sure you do the same sat in your tent on a hill knowing you will wake up fresh and a bit more energised that if you'd had 24 pints the night before. Never been to that part of the world yet. Also liked the shot where the grass was focused and you blurred, nice, must remember that one. Cheers again Murray
Fantastic video Murray! Can relate to only interested in buying outdoor clothes 😂. In Aberdeenshire we have Clachnaben and Bennachie which at 589m and 528m offer fantastic views of surrounding countryside due to their prominence so I agree you don’t always need to bag a Munro for good views. There’s a Pictish fort at the top of Bennachie which has been suggested as the possible site of the battle of Mons Graupius (Grampian Mountains)
I have driven past both numerous times (my job involves alot of travelling!!lol) but never been up them (yet). So much history in the Scottish landscape and hills! (usually pretty brutal history though!!) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains nice one Murray, would love to see a video of either since they are up my neck of the woods. Bennachie tops are Mither tap or Oxen Craig (great hiking trails all over Bennachie) with parking facilities at either side.
Miss camping on the tops, Auld knees and hips are too buggered now to go up ( really it's the coming down that is the real problem now) Anyway, your video brought back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing ATB
Sacrifice or...choices perhaps Murray?. Truly inspiring thankyou. I look out on Border hills in the Tweed valley and have failed to get a wildcamp in this Summer principally due to either weather, time or illness. Being alone with 3 dogs I have less Sacrifices 😊than you but still I have failed miserably. Your video is awesome because it's absolutely natural and genuine. It re inspires me to keep planning for a local summit camp very soon. Thankyou
hope you get out soon Lyndey - weather looking good tomorrow for one day only!!lol Where has the summer gone (still waiting for it to begin really!!) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I agree with what a lot of others have already said, I don’t really see it as a sacrifice, I see it as a necessity. My mental health requires it and the people I care about understand this. I do still occasionally feel guilty but as soon as I’m heading out I soon let that go 😂 As for the question of where I’d rather be at the weekend, definitely in my tent in the hills!
Agree too - my plan was to do a flip side video of the opposite point of views (I will get it done - just not managed to do it for this week due to other commitments:):) not sure what I would do if I could by get out and about tbh …. Such a fine way to help physical and mental health . Thanks for watching M
Morning Murray. Like you I have had the same pair of jeans now for around 15 years. They do actually look cool and trendy though with all the tears and holes in them! Haha All the best mate
Same here with the fashion apart from work gear everything is mountain bike gear and gets worn till it falls apart. Rather be up a mountain than at a bbq. Thanks for the video, made my evening. Stay classy Murray
As always, wonderful video Murray and a fantastic spot to camp. And have to say think I’ve been at that age a good few years where I prefer the hills and the outdoors to the pub. Love the fact you’ve only one pair of jeans from the flared days 😂😂 Take care & ATB
Just seen another post about sea to summit sleeping mats having pinholes in the same places. They said they mentioned to sea to summit and got it swapped out for free. Worth checking. Like you said with the money spent on them, with good care they should last a good long while.
Going to try and keep this short, probably not gonna happen! I can def understand making sacrifices, or just doing what you'd prefer to do, meaning you often have to set other things to the side. And, how it can feel like an obsession. I both run and do hardcore kickboxing, so spend a lot of time doing that, and whenever my husband and I go on vacation it's usually to do hiking - that's pretty much what our focus is, we're not thinking about anything else. Kinda obsessive? I think as long as it doesn't start to negatively impact relationships it's all good. So many incredible views 10:18, 11:20, 14:07 and oh my gosh the pink and purple sky at 17:29! I have something that happens in my mind when I look at photography, or someone's face, eyes, hands, or smile, etc. My brain automatically attributes a song to it, and I can "hear" it playing in my head. When I saw that pink and purple sky I "heard" Max Richter's (with Elena Urioste and Chineke orchestra) "Spring 1 (2022)/Vivaldi Recomposed". The colors were so vibrant that that song's violins captured what I felt when I was seeing it. This has happened for as long as I can remember, I can't really explain it. Anywayyyy, I'm rambling, wow, that night sky at 19:31, the beauty of that blew me away, and then the crep rays at 22:03, what a phenomenal vid. Hahaha, what was that you said when you were trying to point something out, "I might be wrong," too bad Gerry wasn't there.😂Glad you were able to enjoy several whiskies, and please "yammer on" as much as you'd like, it's great to hear your stories. Thanks so much for sharing Murray, it's always appreciated more than you'll ever know! 👋
thanks Kristin - I agree it can been an addiction , but I think its a good obsession to have for sure :) This camp had lots of great skies - hoping we get the same this weekend as the forecast is looking good for one day only!!lol still wating for a prolonged summery spell :( Maybe soon Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I agree with all that you said in the video I often feel like a millionaire cos I am so lucky that I enjoy the outdoors hillwalking and backpacking. Other people don’t really get it or understand what it is or won’t feel the same emotions when on a summit. I have done a lot since the early 80s walking in Wales and Scotland and an example of my love of the outdoors was a comment someone once said to me after trips visiting Snowdonia or Torridon amongst magnificent jagged mountain scenery they said when I got home to South Wales that walking in the Brecon Beacons (my local area) must be a ‘come down’ or a disappointment after visiting the more mountainous ranges in the North and that I must feel deflated. Well quite the opposite like you on that hill top looking out across the Strath into Perthshire I enjoy all types of scenery and landscape and some of my local spots in the Beacons are truly fabulous to ME anyway and somewhere near by that I can quickly get to and feel that I am in the mountains. Even the thought when I am in work that the Beacons are only half hour drive away helps my mental health somehow cos I know they are there and I can get to them. It’s good for everyone’s mental health to know that they have an Accessible place to go and get away from it all. Sorry for rambling on but your video tonight struck a cord with me and was thought provoking cheers
absolutely agree - doesn't always have to be the highest peaks or mountain ranges - the lower hills and landscapes can be just (if not more) beautiful suppose its all in the eye of the beholder and all that. I always feel better for getting out and about though, no matter where or when :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I went to Madrid for a weeks holiday to visit some friends and realised it was the first time in about 20 years that I had gone somewhere not to climb a mountain. I got away a lot but always to the hills.
Hi Murray, I’ve often wondered whether you spray all your kit with something to protect from ticks during the summer. Love your videos, they’re proper relaxing :)
Thank you 🙏 in answer to your question - it’s a definitive yes - hers a video I did on this exact subject after I caught Lyme a few years back - might be of use - ua-cam.com/video/h96KUEexyoU/v-deo.htmlsi=Eewi1x4A7NqfJY3H
My wife was laughing her head off when you started talking fashion - I just live in my outdoor gear and only have one pair of jeans and non outdoor shoes 🤣😂
Truly splendid account of your night on what looked like a very lovely hill... Well rewarded with a cracking sunset as well... I am truly hopeful if similar conditions this weekend 🤞... Its all looking very promising... But where to go?? 🤔 Thank you very much for sharing Mr Murray. Bored-Dude. 😎
Cheers Jim - I was thinking this one day camp would have been my summer but the next week looks like summer might happen 😂 hope you get out this weekend sir 👌
Near or far, a day (or night) in the hills is better than a day in the city, am I right? You caught such a lovely sky there. Another unnamed benefit I would guess is the reset the hills give you that makes for more harmony at home. Cheers, and ATB!
Same issue with my SeatoSummit Comfort light Insulated - on my second mat, replaced by manufacturer, under warranty, slowly goes down after very few outings.
Sea to Summit do offer lifetime warranty which might cover those leaks. I had a clip break on the carry bag and they sent me a replacement without any issue. Might be worth a try getting in touch with them.
LOL, I agree on buying only hiking gear - it's multipurpose but not typically fashionable and yes also on hiking addiction - I'm out over 50 days every year, can't do without it. I had a Nemo pad and it burst after a couple of uses. My replacement Sea to Summit has been bomber so far though only 2 years old.
A quick question on the Scarp tent if I may. I've noticed you use the trekking poles as additional support in a variety of conditions. Is there any particular reason for this? I'm wondering if it's to help keep the outer taught or perhaps as a belt and braces alternative to carrying the crossing poles. Also you don't appear to have any crossing pole tie strips. Did you remove these? Thanks for your wonderful videos.
Hi - I use the poles to keep the outer tight and off the inner 👍 I used to use cross poles at start but they are only really needed for snow loading - they don’t offer much extra stability in high winds etc etc - I removed the fittings as they flapped about a bit 😂 fabulous tent though absolutely love mine 🙏👍
Interesting thoughts, but I've never thought I've given anything up by spending time afield; it's a choice I've made over some other activity. Neither have I ever considered it an addiction. Rather, it's an essential element, just like any other nutrient. Being out-of-doors is something I require to help keep me healthy, both physically and mentally.
Hi Murray, great video as always. Quick question, I'm looking for a pair of sunglasses that give full block out of the sun which yours seem to offer. May I ask which brand they are and would you recommend them? thanks !
I can just imagine Murray at a family barbecue... "Murray, would you like a burger?" "Ah, well, now, we need to talk about that. I need to look into it, because I wouldn't usually eat a burger. I'd probably have a scotch egg, or maybe a pork pie, or some Irn Bru jelly babies, but more about that later. What a barbecue! I've had a 'm my favourite beer, and I'll tell you about that in a bit. I'm going to shut up now..." "Aye, but do you want a burger? 🤣
I would suggest we give up nothing and gain everything when we go outside. Alfred Wainwright, that old curmudgeon, expressed it thus: "The fleeting hour of life of those who love the hills is quickly spent, but the hills are eternal. Always there will be the lonely ridge, the dancing beck, the silent forest; always there will be the exhilaration of the summits. These are for the seeking, and those who seek and find while there is yet time will be blessed both in mind and body". But more importantly I thought you'd ditched those execrable trews Murray - or did you find another pair just to annoy me?
Still haven't fixed that seas to summit issue? I went through 3 of them about a year ago, one after the other, same problem... leaking from multiple dimples. Fair enough they replaced them no questions asked. But the inconvienec when you're out on a long distance remote hike in Australia is very frustrating. I gave up, got my money back and changed brands. Get rid of it matey 👌 as you said, when you're paying that amount of money you expect quality and not failure every 500km!
Thanks Jason - there have been a few comments on here about people having the same problem! seesm like a design issue perhaps - certainly needs addressing I think , I may contact them and see what they say Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Nice spot 👍 had the same sea to summit Matt. Had the same problem with air escaping out the air springs. Only had it for 10 months sent it back for warranty and got a refund. So it might be worth trying a warranty claim. Seemingly a common problem with these Matt's 👎
Ah thanks for letting me know - I’ll see if I can do that - nonidea what the warranty period was - glad to hear I am not the only one with this issue ! Thanks for watching Murray
I'm in glengoulandie camp site there's deer in the field so I climbed the biggest hill I can't remember the name I'll come back edit it once I know the name saw two golden eagles
ua-cam.com/video/c4MzjRo2yQY/v-deo.htmlsi=0ZA3WEXX7WO3HEvb Hi Murray I've been walking the hills for 30 years and I've watched so many of your videos I've been inspired to make my own😊 I just used my phone and an app but it's great fun cheers for the inspiration and especially the video about no procrastination 😁 just do it as they say🙂
Ive always been a climber most of my life
A weekend warrior never been that good but at times very active. , Over the years i trudged up hundreds of hills begrudgingly not really enjoying the experience. Only in my later life as my knees are failing do i want to walk to more remote places. I took too much for granted when i was young. In more ways than one. I going to try tease the most out of whats left in my aching body. Walking and climbing until its not possible . Your channel is a great source of knowledge, inspiration and entertainment.
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Thank you Jim - very much appreciated . Hope you get out and up some hills...
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I've never regretted a night out on a mountain, but I've certainly regretted a night at the pub... we all make choices, and so long as we continue to get value and happiness from the things we do then that's all we can ask for eh? Wonderful images you captured on this video Murray.
haha - good point many nights at the pub have been regretted the following morning!!lol
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Some honest words there, and I can imagine at least a dozen people nodding their heads in agreement. Yes, there is a fine balance to be made, between outdoor pursuits and family. And friends. But let's be honest - we need it. It keeps us fit (especially in middle age) and it removes stress. Simple as that. When you are on the hills, the basics are there and I really think, that human element returns. We enjoy empty spaces, clear air, 'wilderness', having the land laid out before of us, meeting that occasional like-minded individual and enjoying a good chat. Great video and well done.
absolutely agree Garry , I will be putting out a video that talks about all the positive choice the great outdoors does for us - the yin to this videos yang :) (I just need time to film it first !!lol)
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Magical, those sky's, wow. I can't even imagine the time and effort you put into these fantastic videos you produce and put out there. Yes, a lot of sacrifices made. Think I've said before we who regularly are out in TGO have very understanding partners.....but you then go the extra mile spending time editing etc to then post for our inspiration and enjoyment.
Loved the video but also the chat and reasoning about these choices.
Very enjoyable. Thankyou for sharing.
Thank you - very much appreciated
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I am so surprised that so few are actually liking and commenting on your videos Murray, your work is worthy of every kind of support and appreciation.
Thank you for sharing them on this platform, I have always thought if I could have traveled anywhere that Scotland would be first on my list.
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Wonderful stuff as always Murray, and I can so associate with everything you said. I've not owned a pair of jeans in over 40 years and live and work in my outdoor gear. Spending time in wild places literally saved my life many years ago when I hit rock bottom, and I prescribe regular doses of it to myself to stay sane in a world gone crazy. Keep the fantastic videos coming....
It’s such a good place to heal - not sure what I would do with out the mountains ! Glad I am not the only one with the one pair of jeans too :)
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That time-lapse was great the great bear was so clear when the dawn came!
We do appreciate all the effort you put into these vlogs …. It’s been a while since I last went into the hills … and can’t wait till I’m able to get back out …. There’s a special magic about being out in the wilderness…. Please keep the vlogs coming
Such a lovely gentle sunset, captured beautifully. You are so lucky to be able to see a night sky so full of stars. The last time I had the opportunity to see a sky like that was about 20 years ago on holiday on Mull.
I must admit, I do enjoy this time of year when the darker skies return as if you are lucky enough to get clear skies , the stars are amazing :) such a wonderful sight
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Wise words Murray. Aye it's a sacrifice indeed. Most of ma pals these days are hillwalking pals. Am the same with fashion. Ma misses is always like, "You need some new clothes." as am always kicking aboot in auld ootdoor stuff. 😁 Sma Glen is lovely. Stunning sunset. 😎
Haha - glad I am not the only one with only outdoor clobber 😂😂👍
Top quality video as ever. I love the way you make us viewers feel you are having a conversation with us.
I think we all give up things for our hobbies, but the one clear sign of the addiction is going without sleep.
Haha - I agree - I had just over 2 hours sleep on this weekends camp ! 😴😴
Excellent video Murray. I did laugh when you were talking about your clothing 😅 I’m exactly the same I have running clothes,hiking clothes,working clothes and some 20 year old (good clothes) that I never wear!
😀I am glad I am not the only one who has a wardrobe full of hiking gear with very little else !!lol
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Thank you Murray, another lovely video, that Cairn! I've no seen one so big ever! and what a beautiful sky completely agree with everything you say, mostly always wear my hiking stuff out and about, its just comfy to be in, my last pair of jeans was 12 years old until the boss got me a couple of new pairs last month. I would much rather be on a hill than in the pub, no contest. Being outdoors and up a hill is good for the soul without a shadow of a doubt. I never feel its a sacrifice because I guess us hill folk feel its life itself., its what we live for isn't it...
Thanks John - it’s a monster cairn - there are a few on the tops around here - must have been constructed by the local land owner I reckon - not like the Munros where footfall might account for someone adding a stone :)
Ps glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t renew their jeans annually :) 😂👍
Magnificent skies and glorious sunset colours. Well done! Good for the soul
I found this video absolutely beautiful. The beautiful soft colours of the vegetation, the glorious sunset, the silhouette ed grasses waving in the breeze and the soft shades of the aurora. You’re an artist Murray! Thank you for this. 👏✨
Thanks Anne - I got lucky with the sunset on this one - twas a pretty spectacular one - really enjoyed this camp:)
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Gorgeous skies. Loved the time lapse of the moon rising and the stars swirling above and hints of the aurora. Stunning. Thanks for sharing.
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Look at the sheer joy on your face at witnessing that beautiful sky and sunset. Totally worth it!
Twas a lovely sunset :) seems like an age since I last caught a nice sunset 🌅 😂😂
Such good filming Murray. I have never been one for camping but did it as a means to climb hills in the past. But you make it look so inviting. I say this watching the video in the warmth of my touring caravan. That’s probably why I am not a fan of tenting ( too soft) anyhow love watching your experiences and look forwards to your next journey. Thank you once again.
Thank you ever so much for sharing, Murray. What an awesome blue hour! Talking about fashion, outdoor outfit and gear: a friend of mine always buys black trousers, so he can wear them on funerals without standing out…
What a sunset glad I watched your video again and again 😮
Thank you- Twas a fine sunset on this one :)
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What a wonderful place. Murray thanks for sharing with us, helps a lot!
Videos and films. What a way to keep a diary. Love watching your adventures. I have only got an iphone for video work do I tend to write, a lot from my memories as well. I had heart surgery five years ago and my boom box tells me I am 16 again. Unfortunately my arthritic knees and back keep reminding me I am 64 ha ha. For this reason I tend to do solo as I have lost a lot of confidence and dont want to be the one that hinders folk. However my wife is reluctant to let me go on my own telling me I am a silly old bee ger and that I will end up A over T and have rescue 151 out for me. Its a hard life.
16:35 what amazing sunsets ❤
Yup, my wardrobe consists of suits, hiking clothes and running clothes. Everything I buy is related to one of those three.
I can relate being early 30s, friends either with kids or without, developing unhealthy habits. Wouldn't have it any other way, my Sunday always starts with atleast an hours drive before a few hours out walking or running.
It's more an obsession than an addiction, and what we sacrifice makes us better. Time for yourself, which I don't believe alot of people do nowadays.
Such a gorgeous evening climb during a beautiful sunset 🌅! Always enjoy your videos, aerial views and photos ❤️!
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Awesome vid, awesome shots, what an incredible world we live in!
Classy as always 😊
Thanks again Murray. Couldn't agree more when you spoke of the great outdoors. I find it very beneficial to unwind and forget about the worries and stress life brings. Look forward to next week's video, thanks again.
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Another storming video, Murray. Beautiful sky colours. Nature is better than any painting! I'm off to Dartmoor tomorrow, not quite the Highlands but still nice enough.
Have fun at Dartmoor - have you checked out. @julianbairdphotographys Dartmoor series - it’s excellent - ua-cam.com/play/PLJU6FMi6Tvo-0uAlWdLI2LRAK5GEWCUlg.html&si=thK_EuQGlcgyUcqx
Some interesting thoughts there Murray. As someone who is quite introverted and with a low stress threshold I don’t consider the time I spend in the wild a sacrifice, but rather a vital element of looking after my mental health. But hey, we’re all different. Keep it up!
Loved your video as always thanks Murray. Fantastic scenery and amazing photography.
It was interesting listening to you talk about yourself and how you juggle your life to spend valuable time with your family and friends. At the same time pursuing your outdoor passion.
Keep up the great work Murray.
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Another very informative video Murray. From fashion tips to balancing family life which can be hard at times. Scenery as always spectacular.
Thanks Julie 🙏
Lovely video. I especially liked your time lapse and watching the big dipper rotate with those aurora. Thank you!
Thanks Susan - much appreciated 🙏
Great video Murray.
The skies were awesome.
Quite windy.
Well done.
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Love ❤ those soft hills. As regards fashion, I work for myself in the sports/ medical industry, so I've managed to make the outdoor clothes 24/7! Ace!
fantastic - no need for suits and ties (I imagine :)) - nice biug wardrobe of outdoor gear :)
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This video got us thinking about the sacrifices we make to spend time outdoors. Over the years, spending time outdoors hiking and camping has become a priority for us. We both have anxiety, and Pete has been diagnosed with depression, so for us, it is our therapy, and the only place we feel calm and able to breath. Whilst we love our friends and family, social situations can be very anxiety inducing. We think it is so important, particularly in our current chaotic world, to prioritise looking after your mental wellbeing, whatever that may mean for you. Thank you for your honesty here Murray. That sky alone was worth the trip out!
All the best,
Shell and Pete😊
Thanks folks - your points are very true and I also feel getting out helps both physical and mental health for sure - I will do a video on the opposites at some point soon and this will be included for sure . Hope you are both ok
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Super video! So much of what you say resonates with me.
The hills and their relative solitude are a beautiful escape from the endless tail-chasing of the 9to5.
I have walked for years, but only relatively recently began overnights on the hills and coasts, and it brings a whole new dimension to the experience. For one, my hill walking was mostly with a group, and my camping is exclusively solo. Maybe this sounds odd, but I much prefer the solo. Life lived at your own pace I guess, generally only directed by the natural conditions around me. I'm not even going to mention fashion I left that bus stop many years ago 😂
Anyway enough of my musings, top work as always Murray, and thanks 😊
absolutely agree - nice to have company and companionship but getting alone time is very rewarding too . Overnight camps indeed bring a niew dimension to the outdoors - one of my favourite pursuits :)
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Fabulous entertaining video as always!
Thank you Murray, it’s always pleasant to tag along on your trips to the hills.
I remember as a squaddie in the Royal Engineers stationed on the Isle of Sky, we were volunteered to take part in a hill search for some amateur archeologists that went missing on a hill walk near Broad-ford, we had been climbing for what seemed hours and the hills just continue to be before us and rising, amazing!😊
Turns out the missing folk were fine as they had decided to go home without telling anyone. We were the silly sods hiking around the never ending hills for hours.
I love that phrase "we were volunteered"!! So glad the scenery you witnessed on your search was worth the volunteering.
Hi Murray if you are thinking about pubs and football matches we will have to come and find you and rescue you to the mountains haha, was watching one of your old videos tonight and you said i am going to eat a pork pie I really laughed because being a porkpie lass today i actually ate a scotch egg, the irony eh, thank you for the videos they always keep me sane and are my fav,s to cheer me up and are fantastic to watch with all the scenery and all the banter with your friends, thank you.
Agree about the outdoor clothing, so versatile comfortable and hard wearing. I use some of mine for outdoor work as well as walking/camping etc. Got some decent jeans for social stuff, but find them so uncomfortable now. Clammy when it's warm, and cold when it's not. Yet I still see people out hiking in them!
You can look at it another way, you haven't given up anything, you choose to do the hills over going out with friends, or sitting in the garden eating and drinking making small talk, its your choice, although your choice in hill snacks is very poor ! I stopped drinking a good while ago and the thought of feeling tender the next day repulses me now so I know im not missing out on that, when i do very early dawn walks I do it with a clear head and feel good in myself and I'm sure you do the same sat in your tent on a hill knowing you will wake up fresh and a bit more energised that if you'd had 24 pints the night before. Never been to that part of the world yet. Also liked the shot where the grass was focused and you blurred, nice, must remember that one. Cheers again Murray
Fantastic video Murray! Can relate to only interested in buying outdoor clothes 😂. In Aberdeenshire we have Clachnaben and Bennachie which at 589m and 528m offer fantastic views of surrounding countryside due to their prominence so I agree you don’t always need to bag a Munro for good views. There’s a Pictish fort at the top of Bennachie which has been suggested as the possible site of the battle of Mons Graupius (Grampian Mountains)
I have driven past both numerous times (my job involves alot of travelling!!lol) but never been up them (yet). So much history in the Scottish landscape and hills! (usually pretty brutal history though!!)
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@@ScotlandsMountains nice one Murray, would love to see a video of either since they are up my neck of the woods. Bennachie tops are Mither tap or Oxen Craig (great hiking trails all over Bennachie) with parking facilities at either side.
Miss camping on the tops, Auld knees and hips are too buggered now to go up ( really it's the coming down that is the real problem now) Anyway, your video brought back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing ATB
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Sacrifice or...choices perhaps Murray?. Truly inspiring thankyou. I look out on Border hills in the Tweed valley and have failed to get a wildcamp in this Summer principally due to either weather, time or illness. Being alone with 3 dogs I have less Sacrifices 😊than you but still I have failed miserably. Your video is awesome because it's absolutely natural and genuine. It re inspires me to keep planning for a local summit camp very soon. Thankyou
hope you get out soon Lyndey - weather looking good tomorrow for one day only!!lol Where has the summer gone (still waiting for it to begin really!!)
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You made the right decision we can always spend nights in the pub to get out in the fresh air is good for your well being video was really good.
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Murray your sacrifice is our gain😂thanks
Another great vidio Murray 👌
Some great shots there Murray, the moonrise was a bit special . Glad to see someone else shares my fashion sense.
Thanks Callum - the skies were lovely for a change - hope they are just a nice this coming weekend!! lol
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I never ever regretted going camping over going to a pub :)
Hi Murray, great video, just love your enthusiasm for the great outdoors!!
Thanks Geoff- much appreciated
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Pretty sure i met you today up the cobbler. Hats off to you and your wife helping that injured woman. Hope you enjoyed your climb! :)
Afraid I was in the Cairngormsnover the weekend - must have been my doppelgänger! Hope the casualty is ok
@@ScotlandsMountains the guy was your spitting image then. Casualty got back down and in an ambulance ok 👍
I agree with what a lot of others have already said, I don’t really see it as a sacrifice, I see it as a necessity. My mental health requires it and the people I care about understand this.
I do still occasionally feel guilty but as soon as I’m heading out I soon let that go 😂
As for the question of where I’d rather be at the weekend, definitely in my tent in the hills!
Agree too - my plan was to do a flip side video of the opposite point of views (I will get it done - just not managed to do it for this week due to other commitments:):) not sure what I would do if I could by get out and about tbh …. Such a fine way to help physical and mental health . Thanks for watching
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Morning Murray. Like you I have had the same pair of jeans now for around 15 years. They do actually look cool and trendy though with all the tears and holes in them! Haha
All the best mate
😂 I also used to have holy jeans ;) many many moons ago - fnny how fashion usually does a big loop!!lol
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Another great video Murray.
I think i would rather hike and camp with you than a bbq.
Atb, Tim.
Same here with the fashion apart from work gear everything is mountain bike gear and gets worn till it falls apart.
Rather be up a mountain than at a bbq.
Thanks for the video, made my evening.
Stay classy Murray
glad I am not the only one with these sentiments :) lol
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'Equipment?' When I started hill walking we didn't have 'equipment'....LOL Bill
It's an addiction because it's good for you mentally and physically. :-) And it helps justify those rolls and sausage! lol
As always, wonderful video Murray and a fantastic spot to camp. And have to say think I’ve been at that age a good few years where I prefer the hills and the outdoors to the pub. Love the fact you’ve only one pair of jeans from the flared days 😂😂 Take care & ATB
I’ll need to up date them at some point (never wear them tho tbh 😂😂
Just lovely! Ya can keep ya bbq’s ☺️
it’s different and it’s a beautiful view agree murray family time good yes it gets much easier when they get older but great video love it 👍👍
thanks Heather :)
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Just seen another post about sea to summit sleeping mats having pinholes in the same places. They said they mentioned to sea to summit and got it swapped out for free. Worth checking. Like you said with the money spent on them, with good care they should last a good long while.
They are back in fashion Murray! Now's yer chance.
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Going to try and keep this short, probably not gonna happen! I can def understand making sacrifices, or just doing what you'd prefer to do, meaning you often have to set other things to the side. And, how it can feel like an obsession. I both run and do hardcore kickboxing, so spend a lot of time doing that, and whenever my husband and I go on vacation it's usually to do hiking - that's pretty much what our focus is, we're not thinking about anything else. Kinda obsessive? I think as long as it doesn't start to negatively impact relationships it's all good. So many incredible views 10:18, 11:20, 14:07 and oh my gosh the pink and purple sky at 17:29! I have something that happens in my mind when I look at photography, or someone's face, eyes, hands, or smile, etc. My brain automatically attributes a song to it, and I can "hear" it playing in my head. When I saw that pink and purple sky I "heard" Max Richter's (with Elena Urioste and Chineke orchestra) "Spring 1 (2022)/Vivaldi Recomposed". The colors were so vibrant that that song's violins captured what I felt when I was seeing it. This has happened for as long as I can remember, I can't really explain it. Anywayyyy, I'm rambling, wow, that night sky at 19:31, the beauty of that blew me away, and then the crep rays at 22:03, what a phenomenal vid. Hahaha, what was that you said when you were trying to point something out, "I might be wrong," too bad Gerry wasn't there.😂Glad you were able to enjoy several whiskies, and please "yammer on" as much as you'd like, it's great to hear your stories. Thanks so much for sharing Murray, it's always appreciated more than you'll ever know! 👋
thanks Kristin - I agree it can been an addiction , but I think its a good obsession to have for sure :) This camp had lots of great skies - hoping we get the same this weekend as the forecast is looking good for one day only!!lol still wating for a prolonged summery spell :(
Maybe soon
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i would miss a bbq for that sunset!!
I agree with all that you said in the video I often feel like a millionaire cos I am so lucky that I enjoy the outdoors hillwalking and backpacking. Other people don’t really get it or understand what it is or won’t feel the same emotions when on a summit. I have done a lot since the early 80s walking in Wales and Scotland and an example of my love of the outdoors was a comment someone once said to me after trips visiting Snowdonia or Torridon amongst magnificent jagged mountain scenery they said when I got home to South Wales that walking in the Brecon Beacons (my local area) must be a ‘come down’ or a disappointment after visiting the more mountainous ranges in the North and that I must feel deflated. Well quite the opposite like you on that hill top looking out across the Strath into Perthshire I enjoy all types of scenery and landscape and some of my local spots in the Beacons are truly fabulous to ME anyway and somewhere near by that I can quickly get to and feel that I am in the mountains. Even the thought when I am in work that the Beacons are only half hour drive away helps my mental health somehow cos I know they are there and I can get to them. It’s good for everyone’s mental health to know that they have an Accessible place to go and get away from it all. Sorry for rambling on but your video tonight struck a cord with me and was thought provoking cheers
absolutely agree - doesn't always have to be the highest peaks or mountain ranges - the lower hills and landscapes can be just (if not more) beautiful suppose its all in the eye of the beholder and all that. I always feel better for getting out and about though, no matter where or when :)
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I went to Madrid for a weeks holiday to visit some friends and realised it was the first time in about 20 years that I had gone somewhere not to climb a mountain. I got away a lot but always to the hills.
I know the feeling - just had first holiday abroad (that doesn’t include the Alps) since 2018 !
Hi Murray, I’ve often wondered whether you spray all your kit with something to protect from ticks during the summer. Love your videos, they’re proper relaxing :)
Thank you 🙏 in answer to your question - it’s a definitive yes - hers a video I did on this exact subject after I caught Lyme a few years back - might be of use - ua-cam.com/video/h96KUEexyoU/v-deo.htmlsi=Eewi1x4A7NqfJY3H
My wife was laughing her head off when you started talking fashion - I just live in my outdoor gear and only have one pair of jeans and non outdoor shoes 🤣😂
😂I like to think my "normal" wardrobe will come back into fashion on a twenty year cycle ;)😂
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Truly splendid account of your night on what looked like a very lovely hill... Well rewarded with a cracking sunset as well... I am truly hopeful if similar conditions this weekend 🤞... Its all looking very promising... But where to go?? 🤔 Thank you very much for sharing Mr Murray. Bored-Dude. 😎
Cheers Jim - I was thinking this one day camp would have been my summer but the next week looks like summer might happen 😂 hope you get out this weekend sir 👌
Near or far, a day (or night) in the hills is better than a day in the city, am I right? You caught such a lovely sky there. Another unnamed benefit I would guess is the reset the hills give you that makes for more harmony at home. Cheers, and ATB!
Absolutely correct on every point Erin 👌👍
Same issue with my SeatoSummit Comfort light Insulated - on my second mat, replaced by manufacturer, under warranty, slowly goes down after very few outings.
Thanks for letting me know - seems like loads of people have had an issue with this!! will see what I can do about it
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@ScotlandsMountains always a pleasure to watch, and agree with all your thoughts, a balance for sure.
Brilliant Murray 👍😁
thank you :)
Sea to Summit do offer lifetime warranty which might cover those leaks. I had a clip break on the carry bag and they sent me a replacement without any issue. Might be worth a try getting in touch with them.
Thanks - I will try and contact them and see what they say :)
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Great local video, did you have a go The Saddlin’ Mare stone?
Haha - I did it one handed 😂
LOL, I agree on buying only hiking gear - it's multipurpose but not typically fashionable and yes also on hiking addiction - I'm out over 50 days every year, can't do without it. I had a Nemo pad and it burst after a couple of uses. My replacement Sea to Summit has been bomber so far though only 2 years old.
Not sure what happened to mine - there were about 10 leaks in it from the dimples ? Anyway the silicon has done an ok job (only leaking slowly now 👍😂👍
Loved the sky ❤ What hill in Sma Glen? Looks fab!
Hi Karen - it was the Scurran 👍👍
Great video again Murray but there's just one question please. Which is the football team that always let you down? 😂
The colours I was wearing might match my wee teams colours sometimes 🧐 local to this area too ;)
Thanks Murray Where did they get all the stones for the cairn from?
Good point - maybe that’s why there weren’t many stones left on the ground !! Lol
A quick question on the Scarp tent if I may. I've noticed you use the trekking poles as additional support in a variety of conditions. Is there any particular reason for this? I'm wondering if it's to help keep the outer taught or perhaps as a belt and braces alternative to carrying the crossing poles. Also you don't appear to have any crossing pole tie strips. Did you remove these? Thanks for your wonderful videos.
Hi - I use the poles to keep the outer tight and off the inner 👍 I used to use cross poles at start but they are only really needed for snow loading - they don’t offer much extra stability in high winds etc etc - I removed the fittings as they flapped about a bit 😂 fabulous tent though absolutely love mine 🙏👍
@@ScotlandsMountains Very informative. Than you. Looking forward to using it on the WHW this month.
Good for the soul👍🏴🏕🏔👌
Interesting thoughts, but I've never thought I've given anything up by spending time afield; it's a choice I've made over some other activity. Neither have I ever considered it an addiction. Rather, it's an essential element, just like any other nutrient. Being out-of-doors is something I require to help keep me healthy, both physically and mentally.
I have to give up being indoors watching videos of people outdoors - to be outdoors !
hahah - I know the feeling !!
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Hi Murray, great video as always. Quick question, I'm looking for a pair of sunglasses that give full block out of the sun which yours seem to offer. May I ask which brand they are and would you recommend them? thanks !
Hi they are olrynns polarised sunglasses from Amazon - two pairs for about 20 quid if memory serves me right 👌👍
@@ScotlandsMountains thanks for the reply, much appreciated 👍
Hi Murray, was that one of the Minions on top of the cairn?
I spotted him too ;)lol
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Sacrifice fashion 😅 I thought it's only me wearing hillwalking gear everywhere. Good to know I'm not alone out there doing this😂
Proper bloke...❤
Not sure about that 😂😂
You'll struggle to beat the cairn on 'ol Tinto Hill, South Lanarkshire . 150ft diameter and 20ft high. It was an Iron Age settlement
its a monster cairn !!
Make hay while the sun shines!
indeed - hoping for some good weather finally this weekend again!!summer might appear yet!
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I can just imagine Murray at a family barbecue...
"Murray, would you like a burger?"
"Ah, well, now, we need to talk about that. I need to look into it, because I wouldn't usually eat a burger. I'd probably have a scotch egg, or maybe a pork pie, or some Irn Bru jelly babies, but more about that later. What a barbecue! I've had a 'm my favourite beer, and I'll tell you about that in a bit. I'm going to shut up now..."
"Aye, but do you want a burger?
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I would suggest we give up nothing and gain everything when we go outside. Alfred Wainwright, that old curmudgeon, expressed it thus:
"The fleeting hour of life of those who love the hills is quickly spent, but the hills are eternal. Always there will be the lonely ridge, the dancing beck, the silent forest; always there will be the exhilaration of the summits. These are for the seeking, and those who seek and find while there is yet time will be blessed both in mind and body".
But more importantly I thought you'd ditched those execrable trews Murray - or did you find another pair just to annoy me?
Haha - I managed to fix the waste belt and so they will still be getting used until they fall to pieces 😂 cannae beat the yellow troose 😂
Still haven't fixed that seas to summit issue? I went through 3 of them about a year ago, one after the other, same problem... leaking from multiple dimples. Fair enough they replaced them no questions asked. But the inconvienec when you're out on a long distance remote hike in Australia is very frustrating. I gave up, got my money back and changed brands. Get rid of it matey 👌 as you said, when you're paying that amount of money you expect quality and not failure every 500km!
Thanks Jason - there have been a few comments on here about people having the same problem! seesm like a design issue perhaps - certainly needs addressing I think , I may contact them and see what they say
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Heavy rain and windy day...
There might be sacrifices for going but what do we lose by not going?
Nice spot 👍 had the same sea to summit Matt. Had the same problem with air escaping out the air springs. Only had it for 10 months sent it back for warranty and got a refund. So it might be worth trying a warranty claim. Seemingly a common problem with these Matt's 👎
Ah thanks for letting me know - I’ll see if I can do that - nonidea what the warranty period was - glad to hear I am not the only one with this issue !
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I'm in glengoulandie camp site there's deer in the field so I climbed the biggest hill I can't remember the name I'll come back edit it once I know the name saw two golden eagles
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Hi Murray I've been walking the hills for 30 years and I've watched so many of your videos I've been inspired to make my own😊 I just used my phone and an app but it's great fun cheers for the inspiration and especially the video about no procrastination 😁 just do it as they say🙂
Nicely done on Wicklow sir 👌👍👍
@@ScotlandsMountains thanks so much:)