So I have my hiking gear pretty much dialled in Robin.....camping and bothy trips......argh!, I just cannae get it right! This helps! Cheers mate! Paulo
Took me a while to fine tune the camping gear, you just know when something works and you're at a stage you're happy. You'll still tinker though. ⛏ 🎒 😁
@@WalkWithWallace the other thing that’s a mind F**k for me is food for multiple days! I end up with two carrier bags!! Practice makes perfect though! Cheers Robin 👍
Nice one Robin! Looking forward to see the tent in the field and I am also very interested in the midge repellent thing, basically every summer I consider one 😂. Thanks
Nice kit and setup. Have you checked out the ZenBivy light bed system. They have just restocked (customs charge was bad though!) I got the 25 degree version trying it out tomorrow
Typing "ZenBivy" into Google. 🔎 Haven't heard of them mate, but I'm not buying any more sleeping bags/quilts. Picked up a cheap summer one from Aldi last week.
@@WalkWithWallace Yeah no worries, the light sheet is genius though. Holds your pillow in place! Yeah don't buy the full system but the light sheet gives you a soft bedding feel.
Cheers for the wee nosey in your rucksack 🎒 Robin, always interested to see what others are using/carrying, great base weight 👍 look forward to the update on the mosquito/midge repeller 👍 cheers Brian 👍
Great video mate. Yur gear has come along way since your last video. Just a shade heavier. 😉 Better stuff tho eh, New electronic toys n that. Still no as heavy as oor Ben Alder Bothy trip. Well, ma bag has come a long way since then. 🤭 Interested tae see how your midge toy does. And how you get oan with the new tent. ⛺
Cheers mate, aye both our packs have come along way eh. Was Ben Alder our first trip? Zephros and MLD Trailstar. 🏕 😁 My weight hasn't changed that much, always between 6-7kg. Hope that midge toy works. 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
@@WalkWithWallace Also Lifesystem Mosquito Coils are quite effective against midges They smell and need to be kept at a distance, let them waft in the area but they do clear the area of midges Used them for a month this May in the Highlands A lot cheaper than the Flextail
@@WalkWithWallace yes I just distance myself so there is no smell I don’t know if they are any less noxious than the heated pads We have the pads at home and they give out a distinctive smell
I really enjoyed that Robin just for viewing. A good array of kit there though at a respectable weight. I perked up at the pillow. I'm going to have to sort one out - I still use my sack. Well, good going. All the best. Mark
Cheers Mark. 😎 Pillow definitely worth it, I used to use my jacket stuffed in a Buff but it didn't really work. Half way through your latest vid, will watch the second half on the bus home. 👍🏼
@@WalkWithWallace A pleasure Robin. Yeah, I've always got by without em but I guess a little comfort doesn't go a miss. Thanks for tuning in - it was a good start to the trip - getting fitter.
@@WalkWithWallace I have had nothing but trouble with the Befree. I have ran the Salomon's with no clogging issues at all, the befree (I have had 3) have all clogged after a couple trips. The Salomon fits on all the hydrapak storage bags with the 42 mm caps as well like the befree. Very handy. You can get some better bottles from Hydrapak.
@@WalkWithWallace Glad you’re good pal. Hope the back is mended. You look healthy in your face in this vid. I’m 6 weeks post surgery and it’s going pretty well so far. Starting to be able to walk and hike more and more. They say I’ll need it replaced at some point, but hopefully that’s 10 or 20 years away. A problem for future Ben 😉. You enjoying the new place? We are moving too, up to Ardaneaskan on Lochcarron. You’ll have to come stay!
Nice one mate, glad you're on the mend, we'll see you out on the mountains sooner rather than later. Love the new place, settled in nicely, was a bit out of sorts to begin with being in a totally different area. Surprised you're moving again, much further north too. 😁 👍🏼 I'd stay over if you'd have me.
Love the gear, I'm always nosey as to what others are carrying. I'm looking into doing the Cape Wrath soon myself, too. Really enjoyed your series. Keep up the great work!
@@WalkWithWallace I was thinking as soon as possible! Probably will be about late April, realistically (have to wait for the cows to calve!) I'm still thinking I'd like to try it with boots but I'm probably better go with trail shoes and just embrace the sogg
Best time in my opinion, late April/early May as the midges are not out and good chance of some nice weather. I didn’t mind wet feet, other than the morning. Took 10 mins for my feet to warm up.
Hi fellow Edinburgher :) Awesome set, mine is quite similar and few items. Was wondering about you not having groundsheet for the tent or vestibule? and also no extra socks or pants(maybe I missed them in video) or you take them only for longer multi day hikes? Id love to have Enlighten Revolution quilt but too expensive for me just now haha got cheaper Flame Creed green one which I used to 0 but was quite cold and had all my layers on!
Hey mate, I've never bought into the need for groundsheets and never used one. I've got the foam cut out for the vestibule. Yeah for weekend backpacking I don't bother taking spare socks or pants. Go smelly for the weekend. 😂
I've still not got around to testing the Tiny Repel, every time I went to test it, it was too windy. 😂 I've heard mixed reviews, so the jury is still out.
Great video robin, nice and clear and easy to follow. Have you thought of just have a nyloflume pack liner and dispensing with a lot of the dry sacks for quilt, clothes, etc. I found this saved me a bit of weight. My problem is I’m six three and everything is extra large so ways more, I also struggle in a one man tent so got the durston 2 person. Looking forward to seeing some more of your trips.
Cheers Stewart. There's definitely a good weight saving there and I did once try one pack liner but I must admit I prefer to have have my gear all organised in different dry bags. Plus if one bag fails, not all your stuff is getting wet.
Brilliant set up Robin😍👍..Brilliant gear there mate 😁👌🏻..I defo need to get lighter my bag and myself 😂 I’ll be away buying stuff now after looking at all your gear 😂🙈..Great Vlog mate😍 Cheers Murchie
Hey Robin, must have missed the new tent in the mix. I read an earlier comment that said the older tent was more cramped - especially the tapering shape - was this for the Tarptent Scarp? Wondered if you'd ever had a chance to check out the Scarp 2? all the best!
Less than 7kg - amazing! I might try your cooking set-up - I've been using a Primus stove and a mess tin for years. I bought the Durston X-mid 1 person tent earlier this year after reading a comment below one of your vids - the guy should get commission! It's a great wee tent.
I think you'd like the simplicity of the Speedster Stoves set up. Cheap as chips, a 2l bottle of bioethanol last me ages. £10 from B&Q. I'm quite excited about the Durston. It was a bit of an impulse buy.
@@WalkWithWallace You'll love the Durston. I've only used it twice, both in rough, wild and remote areas. It kept me dry and cosy and I slept well. The first time I used it one of my walking poles collapsed in bits just after I'd left the car. I tried using a big stick, but it snapped in the wind. The weather was windier than forecast, but the tent performed surprisingly well with just one walking pole and I had a good night's sleep.
I have the original drop xmid 1p, bought it when they first came out. Great tent. Only use the inner during the midge season. All other times just use the outer. Also use 9inch eastons for the corners. Had to swap out the corner cordage to 4mm dynema as the original snapped during high winds on munroe summit pitch, thought tent was going to blow away, spent a cold wet dark 30 min replacing the cordage. Other than that its been a great tent
@@WalkWithWallace I use a tyvek ground sheet, bought it from backing light. Also in the winter I have a lightweight Rab bivi bag. I put the sleeping bag in the bivi, roll it up seal at the top and stuff it at bottom of rucksack. Less faff.
Yes the Vesica 1L green.had a similar midge repellent years & years ago,goodness knows where it disappeared to.the whistle will also be handy for my regular walks with the dog,had an orange apparently loudest whistle in the world that I got out of tizo’s also years & years ago.but goodness knows where that went as well.👍
Great video, thank you! I love the Flextail Tiny pump - never seen it before. I watched this last Friday, ordered the pump from Amazon (via your link, of course) and it arrived on Saturday, just in time to be charged up and used to "encourage" the BBQ charcoal, which it did really well. I reckon I could have melted the grill bars with it given a bit longer. And then as a bonus (ie: what I actually bought it for) I tested it as a pump on my Alpkit Cloudbase mat and it worked fine. The lamp is pretty good too, once you've worked out how to turn it on. Maybe I should have read the instructions? I'm sure I saw a YT comment from you somewhere a while back when you said you didn't understand the hype about the X-Mid "I'm not feeling it..." or something like that! Glad you decided to give it a try anyway. I've just used mine for the first time and I was really pleased with it, plenty of room for one person plus the two huge vestibules. My main concern was how it would behave in a wind but it was fine, despite some strong gusts coming off Ben Lui (I thought I'd picked a sheltered pitch) but it didn't budge at all, or even flap very much. Light and easy to pitch too.
Cheers Nick, appreciate it mate. 👍🏼 😁 I'm hoping their Tiny Repel is as equally as good as the pump by the way. As for the Durston, it's still not the best looking tent ever but function over fashion I guess. I was looking for a backpacking tent as I found the Notch just a bit tight inside with the tapering ends.
@@WalkWithWallace Yes, the Durston does look a bit strange, I agree. But when it's in your pack you can appreciate that it weighs only around 900g and when you're in it you can't see the angular shape anyway. As you say, it's what it does that matters. Hope you can do a report on the Tiny Repel when you've tried it out.
Cracking my pack weighs about 9kg but that’s with water and food I will see if I can get it down thanks for reviewing your kit it was useful people of North Korea are grateful
Enjoy your coffees. I'd love to know your thoughts on the Notch (from your CWT) vs this X-Mid please? I'm considering lightening my load by getting one of those. I'm drawn to the Notch for how I *think* it'll shed wind (and perhaps easier squeezing onto tiny pitches), but I fear it'll be like sleeping in a coffin - which finds me leaning towards the X-Mid. Cheers
Thanks for the coffees mate, I seen the email ping up a short while ago. The Notch is an excellent tent, and for the CWT where I was knackered and just wanted to cook my tea and go to bed, it was fine. But as you noted it is a bit coffin like, the Notch inner groundsheet is wider by 2" at the centre, but as you know it tapers at the head and feet, which I don't like as much and could feel a bit claustrophobic when you're chilling on a summit camp. The vestibule space in the X-Mid is more generous, I felt confident enough to sell the Notch when the X-Mid arrived. X-Mid takes up less room in your pack as it doesn't have the rods at either end. Both as equally easy to pitch.
@@rowland-g understandable the Durston is a popular tent for good reason. The Notch is dependable too, so don't totally dismiss it. Can't comment on the DW though.
Got some cracking gear..interesting..question what height do you set your poles for the tent..I ve got same tent but doesn't look good...when set up...?cheers
Cheers Dave, there's no set height with the X-Mids. You adjust each pole until they're taut. It kinda goes against what I'm used to as the Notch is 110cm and the Lanshan 125cm.
Interesting load out . I would love it if that midgy repellent device worked but in all my years the only thing that will guarantee not getting bitten is full submersion under water . Why you guys north of the Border wear kilts with no boxers baffles my brains and thats a step too far for me but if S and M is your thing then each to their own :)
Haha cheers mate. 😆 Fingers crossed the Tiny Repel works but I've got a feeling the sheer volume of midge you can get may overwhelme the device. 🤔 I'll try it anyway, even leave it on at the entrance of your tent.
@@WalkWithWallace You can always call in an Artillery strike the UK government are assisting the Russians who want to be called Ukrainians at public expense and they won't let go of your fine piece of land so its worth a try :) PS I was in a Scottish Regiment for too long.
This all sounds great ,,, I would love to know as a complete beginner how much all this kit actually costs ball park ? It all looks ver.y expensive .. cheers .
@@neilmccartney6573 hi Neil, it can be an expensive hobby. I've worked out roughly £1,600. However rarely anyone starts out with the best gear and build up over time. I tested an Aldi tent for £40 last summer and it done a job. Plus if you're already into hiking, you'll have stuff like waterproofs, hats, gloves etc already.
Hi Robin. Ever been out on a high camp and had thunder & lightning? I was planning a trip recently but saw there was a chance of lightning in the forecast so bottled it. Seems quite exposed when camping high and surrounded by metal rods. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on your next high camp video. Cheers!
I was once caught in a thunderstorm heading up Ben Lui, never got off a hillside so quickly. Touch wood haven't been caught out camping in a thunderstorm, you'd be a sitting duck on the summit. I'd drop height down to the bealach where you'd be a bit safer. Would rather be in a bothy. 😂
Hi Jennifer, fair question. Zoleo are new to the European market so invited me and a few others to try out their product with no obligation to review it. I'm actually liking it and whilst it ultimately does exactly the same thing as the InReach Mini, I find the Zoleo app much more user friendly.
@@WalkWithWallace That’s mainly how I use it. My husband also has one. When we are in Scotland he is often climbing when I am walking in the hills and we try to communicate with text messages but it is really tricky and can cause confusion.
@@Jennifer.4 I'll need to do a review of the Zoleo, as I get a lot of questions about it. As there's no screen on the device just about everything is done through the app and that's definitely the area where the Zoleo wins. It's similar to WhatsApp.
I’m guessing the Notch has now gone to pastures new? Wondering if you’ll be doing a review of the xmid, think I’d prefer that version to the solid for backpacking. ATB
Yeah, I've took a gamble and sold the Notch to help cover the cost of the X-Mid. I found the living space just a bit tight, albeit the X-Mid isn't much bigger. I've already filmed the garden pitch and initial thoughts, but want to add the first camp to that before posting.
Nice setup mate. That Durston tent looks really good. Always good to have a wee swatch at others gear. Is the pump worth it? Been wondering if I should get one. Cheers
Cheers Leon, I used to think these wee pumps were a bit naff but I wouldn't be without it, less faff and the light is a nice touch for the darker evenings.
They're a eBay job mate, Wild Sky Gear ebay shop. There's a link in the description. They're DCF but I wouldn't trust the zip where it closes so I'd class them as water resistant.
Does that weight include the weight of the backpack? If not, how much does the backpack weigh by itself and how much is your whole recording video kit add to it all? Thanks.
Cheers Paul. Yeah definitely drinking enough as I'm topping up from water sources as I go, so tend to only carry 500ml at a time then would fill 3 bottles at camp.
Cheers Paul. Yeah definitely drinking enough as I'm topping up from water sources as I go, so tend to only carry 500ml at a time then would fill 3 bottles at camp.
The SynMat I've got isn't wide and tapers at the feet, however you can buy rectangular ones. I've got one for winter and it's proper comfy. Soulo is a cracking tent, but probably overkill in a lot of situations.
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nice setup! have fun out there!
Thanks, you too! 😎
So I have my hiking gear pretty much dialled in Robin.....camping and bothy trips......argh!, I just cannae get it right! This helps! Cheers mate! Paulo
Took me a while to fine tune the camping gear, you just know when something works and you're at a stage you're happy. You'll still tinker though. ⛏ 🎒 😁
@@WalkWithWallace the other thing that’s a mind F**k for me is food for multiple days! I end up with two carrier bags!! Practice makes perfect though! Cheers Robin 👍
Nice one Robin! Looking forward to see the tent in the field and I am also very interested in the midge repellent thing, basically every summer I consider one 😂. Thanks
Cheers Stripey. I'm equally as keen to use both too mate. 🧐
Nice kit and setup. Have you checked out the ZenBivy light bed system. They have just restocked (customs charge was bad though!) I got the 25 degree version trying it out tomorrow
Typing "ZenBivy" into Google. 🔎
Haven't heard of them mate, but I'm not buying any more sleeping bags/quilts. Picked up a cheap summer one from Aldi last week.
@@WalkWithWallace Yeah no worries, the light sheet is genius though. Holds your pillow in place! Yeah don't buy the full system but the light sheet gives you a soft bedding feel.
@@tbrowniscool that could actually be a game changer. The mat can sometimes be a bit cold on the back when using a quilt.
@@WalkWithWallace Yeah i'll be testing out the Sea to Summit Ether Extreme (The black one) as its meant to be very warm.
@@tbrowniscool they look the biz too.
Cheers for the wee nosey in your rucksack 🎒 Robin, always interested to see what others are using/carrying, great base weight 👍 look forward to the update on the mosquito/midge repeller 👍 cheers Brian 👍
Cheers Brian, I'll be doing a review of the Tiny Repel, hopefully try it out this weekend. Could be a game changer. 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
Brilliant video Robin. Always interesting to see what people have in their pack. Good for picking up ideas. Cheers for sharing, Dave 😀⛰🥾
Cheers Dave, I'm the same always like a nosey at these vids too. 🏕 ⛏ 😁
Great video mate. Yur gear has come along way since your last video. Just a shade heavier. 😉 Better stuff tho eh, New electronic toys n that. Still no as heavy as oor Ben Alder Bothy trip. Well, ma bag has come a long way since then. 🤭 Interested tae see how your midge toy does. And how you get oan with the new tent. ⛺
Cheers mate, aye both our packs have come along way eh. Was Ben Alder our first trip? Zephros and MLD Trailstar. 🏕 😁 My weight hasn't changed that much, always between 6-7kg. Hope that midge toy works. 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
@@WalkWithWallace 1st weekend away ah think. Or it might've been Ben Avon. 🤔
@@Kev_Russ Bob Scott's 25 June 2016. 🔥 🥃
@@WalkWithWallace Aye ken, was gonnae say that was 1st day trip but overnight in Bob Scots. Doh. That wee Kev in the background? 😎😉
@@Kev_Russ think Wee Kev was just out of shot. 🌱 😂
cheers for this , the pillow is great
Nice one mate. 😎 👍🏼
Nice setup, i need to learn to pack lighter, last wild camp and walk i was nearer 12kg without food and water!
Cheers Geo, it takes time to tweak/replace stuff. When I first started out I was just over 10kg from memory, that was like ages ago.
thanks for showing
Please could you do a fuller review of the Speedster cook set
Thanks Neeman, and a Speedster Stoves review is very much on the cards. 🔥
@@WalkWithWallace
Also
Lifesystem Mosquito Coils are quite effective against midges
They smell and need to be kept at a distance, let them waft in the area but they do clear the area of midges
Used them for a month this May in the Highlands
A lot cheaper than the Flextail
@@neemancallender9092 yeah I've seen them before but never fancied the smoke the emit. 🤔
@@WalkWithWallace
yes
I just distance myself so there is no smell
I don’t know if they are any less noxious than the heated pads
We have the pads at home and they give out a distinctive smell
I have the same pillow. I use it almost every day in my truck and I'm off to kinder next week with it too. Love it, sooooo comfy.
I know you can buy lighter pillows but for an extra 100g I'll take the weight penalty for a good night's sleep.
Always interesting to see other hikers gear Robin, that mosquito repellant device looks good!👍👍
Cheers Tony, it looks and feels the part. If it works... 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
Nice little set up there mate, very light.
Cheers Ewan. 😎 👍🏼
I really enjoyed that Robin just for viewing. A good array of kit there though at a respectable weight. I perked up at the pillow. I'm going to have to sort one out - I still use my sack. Well, good going. All the best. Mark
Cheers Mark. 😎 Pillow definitely worth it, I used to use my jacket stuffed in a Buff but it didn't really work. Half way through your latest vid, will watch the second half on the bus home. 👍🏼
@@WalkWithWallace A pleasure Robin. Yeah, I've always got by without em but I guess a little comfort doesn't go a miss. Thanks for tuning in - it was a good start to the trip - getting fitter.
Love your gear choices! That salomon filter is the best thing since sliced bread.
Cheers mate, aye its as good as the Befree effort but with a better bottle imho.
@@WalkWithWallace I have had nothing but trouble with the Befree. I have ran the Salomon's with no clogging issues at all, the befree (I have had 3) have all clogged after a couple trips. The Salomon fits on all the hydrapak storage bags with the 42 mm caps as well like the befree. Very handy. You can get some better bottles from Hydrapak.
Yeah I switch the filter over to the Vesica bottle. Will check out your suggestion too.
Great kit video mate! Very insightful and well thought out. Hope you’re keeping well!
Cheers Ben, how's your recovery going mate? I'm good, feeling better after some niggly back issues after moving house.
@@WalkWithWallace Glad you’re good pal. Hope the back is mended. You look healthy in your face in this vid. I’m 6 weeks post surgery and it’s going pretty well so far. Starting to be able to walk and hike more and more. They say I’ll need it replaced at some point, but hopefully that’s 10 or 20 years away. A problem for future Ben 😉. You enjoying the new place? We are moving too, up to Ardaneaskan on Lochcarron. You’ll have to come stay!
Nice one mate, glad you're on the mend, we'll see you out on the mountains sooner rather than later. Love the new place, settled in nicely, was a bit out of sorts to begin with being in a totally different area. Surprised you're moving again, much further north too. 😁 👍🏼 I'd stay over if you'd have me.
Love the gear, I'm always nosey as to what others are carrying. I'm looking into doing the Cape Wrath soon myself, too. Really enjoyed your series. Keep up the great work!
Cheers mate, when you hoping to do the trail yourself?
@@WalkWithWallace I was thinking as soon as possible! Probably will be about late April, realistically (have to wait for the cows to calve!) I'm still thinking I'd like to try it with boots but I'm probably better go with trail shoes and just embrace the sogg
Best time in my opinion, late April/early May as the midges are not out and good chance of some nice weather. I didn’t mind wet feet, other than the morning. Took 10 mins for my feet to warm up.
@@WalkWithWallacedo you mind if I ask what trail shoes you used? I know you mentioned it but I can't seem to find it again. Thanks in advance
@@stirfrywok2927Saucony Peregrine ISO efforts. Discontinued but they’ll have a similar model.
Hi fellow Edinburgher :) Awesome set, mine is quite similar and few items. Was wondering about you not having groundsheet for the tent or vestibule? and also no extra socks or pants(maybe I missed them in video) or you take them only for longer multi day hikes? Id love to have Enlighten Revolution quilt but too expensive for me just now haha got cheaper Flame Creed green one which I used to 0 but was quite cold and had all my layers on!
Hey mate, I've never bought into the need for groundsheets and never used one. I've got the foam cut out for the vestibule. Yeah for weekend backpacking I don't bother taking spare socks or pants. Go smelly for the weekend. 😂
Good stuff Robin, its good to see what others are carrying ... A good base weight as well mate ..cheers Stevie
Cheers Stevie, you must be carrying similar weight, maybe a bit lighter?
@@WalkWithWallace Aye very much the same Robin
Lots of good gear there ill be looking into the eating utensils and the insect repellant device
I've still not got around to testing the Tiny Repel, every time I went to test it, it was too windy. 😂 I've heard mixed reviews, so the jury is still out.
Great video robin, nice and clear and easy to follow. Have you thought of just have a nyloflume pack liner and dispensing with a lot of the dry sacks for quilt, clothes, etc. I found this saved me a bit of weight. My problem is I’m six three and everything is extra large so ways more, I also struggle in a one man tent so got the durston 2 person. Looking forward to seeing some more of your trips.
Cheers Stewart. There's definitely a good weight saving there and I did once try one pack liner but I must admit I prefer to have have my gear all organised in different dry bags. Plus if one bag fails, not all your stuff is getting wet.
Brilliant set up Robin😍👍..Brilliant gear there mate 😁👌🏻..I defo need to get lighter my bag and myself 😂
I’ll be away buying stuff now after looking at all your gear 😂🙈..Great Vlog mate😍
Cheers
Murchie
Haha cheers Murcho. 😁 👍🏼
You've done well recently to get the gear fine tuned. 🎒
@@WalkWithWallace 😁👍
Hey Robin, must have missed the new tent in the mix. I read an earlier comment that said the older tent was more cramped - especially the tapering shape - was this for the Tarptent Scarp? Wondered if you'd ever had a chance to check out the Scarp 2?
all the best!
Hey Steve, it's the Notch that tapers at both ends. The Scarp is really spacious in comparison to both the Notch and X-Mid. 😁 👍🏼
Less than 7kg - amazing! I might try your cooking set-up - I've been using a Primus stove and a mess tin for years. I bought the Durston X-mid 1 person tent earlier this year after reading a comment below one of your vids - the guy should get commission! It's a great wee tent.
I think you'd like the simplicity of the Speedster Stoves set up. Cheap as chips, a 2l bottle of bioethanol last me ages. £10 from B&Q. I'm quite excited about the Durston. It was a bit of an impulse buy.
@@WalkWithWallace You'll love the Durston. I've only used it twice, both in rough, wild and remote areas. It kept me dry and cosy and I slept well. The first time I used it one of my walking poles collapsed in bits just after I'd left the car. I tried using a big stick, but it snapped in the wind. The weather was windier than forecast, but the tent performed surprisingly well with just one walking pole and I had a good night's sleep.
@@natalieminnis that's good to hear, not so much the pole malfunction though but at least it kept you safe and dry. 😁 👍🏼
Hi Robin another great video. Looking forward to hearing if the Tiny Repel can handle west coast midges 😆
Cheers mate and fingers crossed. Got a feeling it might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of them at this time of year.
I have the original drop xmid 1p, bought it when they first came out.
Great tent. Only use the inner during the midge season. All other times just use the outer.
Also use 9inch eastons for the corners.
Had to swap out the corner cordage to 4mm dynema as the original snapped during high winds on munroe summit pitch, thought tent was going to blow away, spent a cold wet dark 30 min replacing the cordage.
Other than that its been a great tent
What do you use for a ground sheet when just using the flysheet?
I'm looking forward to getting it out properly.
@@WalkWithWallace I use a tyvek ground sheet, bought it from backing light.
Also in the winter I have a lightweight Rab bivi bag.
I put the sleeping bag in the bivi, roll it up seal at the top and stuff it at bottom of rucksack. Less faff.
Ah, I've got the same Tyvek. A white sheet? That's a good idea with the bivvy bag too.
Nice setup Ooft ! Just ordered the midge repellent,whistle,water bottle and lighter.👍
Which bottle did you opt for, the Vesica? Hope the Tiny Repel works, as it looks and feels the part. 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
Yes the Vesica 1L green.had a similar midge repellent years & years ago,goodness knows where it disappeared to.the whistle will also be handy for my regular walks with the dog,had an orange apparently loudest whistle in the world that I got out of tizo’s also years & years ago.but goodness knows where that went as well.👍
Nice one mate. I lost that whistle too but someone found it and recognised it from one of my vids and posted it back. Needle in a haystack job!
Great video, thank you! I love the Flextail Tiny pump - never seen it before. I watched this last Friday, ordered the pump from Amazon (via your link, of course) and it arrived on Saturday, just in time to be charged up and used to "encourage" the BBQ charcoal, which it did really well. I reckon I could have melted the grill bars with it given a bit longer. And then as a bonus (ie: what I actually bought it for) I tested it as a pump on my Alpkit Cloudbase mat and it worked fine. The lamp is pretty good too, once you've worked out how to turn it on. Maybe I should have read the instructions?
I'm sure I saw a YT comment from you somewhere a while back when you said you didn't understand the hype about the X-Mid "I'm not feeling it..." or something like that! Glad you decided to give it a try anyway. I've just used mine for the first time and I was really pleased with it, plenty of room for one person plus the two huge vestibules. My main concern was how it would behave in a wind but it was fine, despite some strong gusts coming off Ben Lui (I thought I'd picked a sheltered pitch) but it didn't budge at all, or even flap very much. Light and easy to pitch too.
Cheers Nick, appreciate it mate. 👍🏼 😁 I'm hoping their Tiny Repel is as equally as good as the pump by the way. As for the Durston, it's still not the best looking tent ever but function over fashion I guess. I was looking for a backpacking tent as I found the Notch just a bit tight inside with the tapering ends.
@@WalkWithWallace Yes, the Durston does look a bit strange, I agree. But when it's in your pack you can appreciate that it weighs only around 900g and when you're in it you can't see the angular shape anyway. As you say, it's what it does that matters. Hope you can do a report on the Tiny Repel when you've tried it out.
@@nickwinter991 exactly, I'm happy with it so far Nick. Hopefully this weekend get to test the Tiny Repel. Pray for midges. 😂
@@WalkWithWallace 🦟🦟🦟!
Cracking my pack weighs about 9kg but that’s with water and food I will see if I can get it down thanks for reviewing your kit it was useful people of North Korea are grateful
Cheers buddy and NK. 😁
9kg with food and water is decent, you must be carrying around 7kg?
Yes around 7 kg I will try to get it lower for my next trip to Scotland in September I am going to Eigg and Rum so should be fun
@@andrewkingdom you'll love the Small Isles, both stunning.
Enjoy your coffees. I'd love to know your thoughts on the Notch (from your CWT) vs this X-Mid please?
I'm considering lightening my load by getting one of those.
I'm drawn to the Notch for how I *think* it'll shed wind (and perhaps easier squeezing onto tiny pitches), but I fear it'll be like sleeping in a coffin - which finds me leaning towards the X-Mid.
Cheers
Thanks for the coffees mate, I seen the email ping up a short while ago. The Notch is an excellent tent, and for the CWT where I was knackered and just wanted to cook my tea and go to bed, it was fine. But as you noted it is a bit coffin like, the Notch inner groundsheet is wider by 2" at the centre, but as you know it tapers at the head and feet, which I don't like as much and could feel a bit claustrophobic when you're chilling on a summit camp. The vestibule space in the X-Mid is more generous, I felt confident enough to sell the Notch when the X-Mid arrived. X-Mid takes up less room in your pack as it doesn't have the rods at either end. Both as equally easy to pitch.
@@WalkWithWallace Thx, my decision lurches ever closer :)
I'm also considering the new TT Dipole 1 DW too... but right now - I'm with the X-Mid.
@@rowland-g understandable the Durston is a popular tent for good reason. The Notch is dependable too, so don't totally dismiss it. Can't comment on the DW though.
Where's your dad Scottish mountains mate ? 🤣🤣 Great vid mate
😂 😂 😂 Cheers mate.
Got some cracking gear..interesting..question what height do you set your poles for the tent..I ve got same tent but doesn't look good...when set up...?cheers
Cheers Dave, there's no set height with the X-Mids. You adjust each pole until they're taut. It kinda goes against what I'm used to as the Notch is 110cm and the Lanshan 125cm.
Fantastic gear bud, you are fantastically prepared! Nicely elaborated too 👌
Thank you kindly! 😎 👍🏼
Interesting load out . I would love it if that midgy repellent device worked but in all my years the only thing that will guarantee not getting bitten is full submersion under water . Why you guys north of the Border wear kilts with no boxers baffles my brains and thats a step too far for me but if S and M is your thing then each to their own :)
Haha cheers mate. 😆
Fingers crossed the Tiny Repel works but I've got a feeling the sheer volume of midge you can get may overwhelme the device. 🤔 I'll try it anyway, even leave it on at the entrance of your tent.
@@WalkWithWallace You can always call in an Artillery strike the UK government are assisting the Russians who want to be called Ukrainians at public expense and they won't let go of your fine piece of land so its worth a try :) PS I was in a Scottish Regiment for too long.
This all sounds great ,,, I would love to know as a complete beginner how much all this kit actually costs ball park ? It all looks ver.y expensive .. cheers .
@@neilmccartney6573 hi Neil, it can be an expensive hobby. I've worked out roughly £1,600. However rarely anyone starts out with the best gear and build up over time. I tested an Aldi tent for £40 last summer and it done a job. Plus if you're already into hiking, you'll have stuff like waterproofs, hats, gloves etc already.
It'ts very2 good brother...
Thanks mate. 👍🏼 😁
Hi Robin. Ever been out on a high camp and had thunder & lightning? I was planning a trip recently but saw there was a chance of lightning in the forecast so bottled it. Seems quite exposed when camping high and surrounded by metal rods. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on your next high camp video. Cheers!
I was once caught in a thunderstorm heading up Ben Lui, never got off a hillside so quickly. Touch wood haven't been caught out camping in a thunderstorm, you'd be a sitting duck on the summit. I'd drop height down to the bealach where you'd be a bit safer. Would rather be in a bothy. 😂
Great kit review thanks. Interested to know how the midge device works as doing the CWT in September and could be a useful bit of kit for that. 😊
Thanks David. Looking forward to seeing how it performs too. Got high hopes. 🤔 Good luck for the CWT when it comes. 👣
@@WalkWithWallace thank you been watching your videos for tips 😀👍
Hi Wallace, Where did you get the stove from???
Speedster Stoves Colin. 🔥
speedsterstoves.co.uk
interesting video. I was wondering why you now have the zoleo sattelite device rather than the Garmin inreach.
Hi Jennifer, fair question. Zoleo are new to the European market so invited me and a few others to try out their product with no obligation to review it. I'm actually liking it and whilst it ultimately does exactly the same thing as the InReach Mini, I find the Zoleo app much more user friendly.
@@WalkWithWallace Thanks for the info, the inreach can be very confusing at times!
@@Jennifer.4 I just used my inReach to ping set messages to my partner. It wasn't the most intuitive app though.
@@WalkWithWallace That’s mainly how I use it. My husband also has one. When we are in Scotland he is often climbing when I am walking in the hills and we try to communicate with text messages but it is really tricky and can cause confusion.
@@Jennifer.4 I'll need to do a review of the Zoleo, as I get a lot of questions about it. As there's no screen on the device just about everything is done through the app and that's definitely the area where the Zoleo wins. It's similar to WhatsApp.
I’m guessing the Notch has now gone to pastures new? Wondering if you’ll be doing a review of the xmid, think I’d prefer that version to the solid for backpacking. ATB
Yeah, I've took a gamble and sold the Notch to help cover the cost of the X-Mid. I found the living space just a bit tight, albeit the X-Mid isn't much bigger.
I've already filmed the garden pitch and initial thoughts, but want to add the first camp to that before posting.
I love seeing other people’s kit.
Same here mate, just for a nosey if anything. 😁 👍🏼
@@WalkWithWallace Totally. 👃 Gives you great ideas too.
@@dougieranger 💯 👍🏼
Nice setup mate. That Durston tent looks really good. Always good to have a wee swatch at others gear. Is the pump worth it? Been wondering if I should get one.
Cheers
Cheers Leon, I used to think these wee pumps were a bit naff but I wouldn't be without it, less faff and the light is a nice touch for the darker evenings.
@@WalkWithWallace yeah, am thinking after a long day might be good. All good bits of kit. Cheers
@@NameisLeon it's definitely a luxury, but it's worth it. 😆
Have you a link for the digers? (Knife fork n spoon)
Sure Gaz, I got mine from Valley and Peak. valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/uco-gear-switch-spork-stone-blue
Nice one robin good loadout mate where you get little gray bags from are they water proof tfs atb Bryan ❤
They're a eBay job mate, Wild Sky Gear ebay shop. There's a link in the description. They're DCF but I wouldn't trust the zip where it closes so I'd class them as water resistant.
@@WalkWithWallace cheers robin il have a look 👌
@@northeastwildcamper 👍🏼 😁
Does that weight include the weight of the backpack? If not, how much does the backpack weigh by itself and how much is your whole recording video kit add to it all? Thanks.
Hi there, the weight is everything including my rucksack but doesn't include water or food.
Very informative thank you Robin. My only slight concern is are you drinking enough water to keep properly hydrated?👍
Cheers Paul. Yeah definitely drinking enough as I'm topping up from water sources as I go, so tend to only carry 500ml at a time then would fill 3 bottles at camp.
Cheers Paul. Yeah definitely drinking enough as I'm topping up from water sources as I go, so tend to only carry 500ml at a time then would fill 3 bottles at camp.
Hi what kind of fuel do you use in your wee burner please
🔥 Bioethanol. Usually buy a 2l bottle from B&Q for £8 and does about 30 nights away.
@@WalkWithWallace thanks robin
@@drewnicol2455 you're welcome.
Are the products available in Indonesia, sir?
I'm not sure, some items may be able to he shipped to Indonesia 🇮🇩 but you'd have to Internet search first.
@@WalkWithWallace thnk , your information sir.
How come you swaped the pack out?
I've reverted back to Flex Capacitor, I really missed the bottle pockets.
@@WalkWithWallace those bottle pockets sold it to me too 😁
@@cuprajake1 it's a game changer, I hydrate much more often. Don't like water bladders as they're a faff to keep clean and mould free.
17 pound pillow !!
what's that - 7 kg !!?
£17 in British money. Weighs about 170g.
@@WalkWithWallace I was joking.
you poms should check out the metric system - it's not bad !
Metric all the way. 😉
I always wonder how people manage to fit so much kit in a pack. My body would appreciate me more if I just carried less.
Look at your bulkiest items first, usually your tent and or sleeping bag?
@@WalkWithWallace yeah the soulo is heavy so is the synmat7 wide. Osprey packs are heavy too. And I’m probably 7-8lbs heavier than my happy weight
The SynMat I've got isn't wide and tapers at the feet, however you can buy rectangular ones. I've got one for winter and it's proper comfy. Soulo is a cracking tent, but probably overkill in a lot of situations.
Sorry Robin, I do apologize
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Plastic knife but no spare lighter
I didn’t go into minute detail but always carry a few windproof matches.