Camping in Rain - Tent & poncho awning - FINALLY I camp here!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In this video I head out wild camping in the Peak District to a place I've been searching for for 4 years. The weather played its part with wind, rain and the temperature was in single digits. I loved this camp despite an injury, gear fails and a poor night's sleep. I will be back here again
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hi paul, i'm 17 and ive got into wild camping recently. went to lake district in summer for 4 days and climbed all the big ones, pillar, great gable, scafell pike while wild camping. cant go right now because school takes a lot of time. i like watching your videos, and i look forward to when i can go again. hope you are in good health 👍
Hi Paul just a few words of advice keep away from doctors
@@andrewhorsley7219why’s this
Hi Paul, firstly, I've been watching your posts for sometime now and I'd just like to say thanks for reinspiring me to get off my bum, I just completed a hike in similar weather, were you completely dry in that gear you're wearing, I had a Peter Storm Stormshield 3000mm jacket with a pair of trespass qikpac 5000mm trousers and a new pair of Karrimor Orkney boots (waterproof??, hmmm!!) guess what I'm trying to say is, is my gear adequate, kind of already know the answer lol, I was out for 8 hours, wet after 5, convinced myself I was sweating lol, keep on posting mate I'm sure I'm not the only person to be inspired by you, many Regards Les.
Sorry that I've only just seen your message. Congratulations at getting started. Unless you have rich parents then get the best kit that you can afford and just enjoy yourself. As Paul says, don't leave anything behind. Clean up after yourself, don't upset anyone ( I may have been a bit of a loud camper at your age) and enjoy your hikes. Also, make sure you have everything that you need for the hike and don't go out unprepared. You sound very sensible but make sure you wear decent footwear and, as I said to my son in Derbyshire last year, if you can see a storm coming in, pitch the tent and bunk down or go home before it hits. Enjoy your camps
Hi Paul been following you for a couple of years, love your content. Have to say that your chat on this video “Paul under a tarp” was a really good watch, gentle kind and reassuring. You are doing good for men’s mental health as well sharing the outdoors with us. Thank you so much
& women's 🙋🏻♀️
Paul, I saw you out walking today as I was cycling towards Ringinglow (gasping for breath) My apologies for not actually saying hello. All I managed was, “are you, Paul?”, as I recognised you from your videos. 😊
That’s no problem. You had your work cut out with all those cars flying by. Thanks for sort of saying hello. I knew what you meant 😉. Nice to see you.
Hi Paul , aye it all starts around 50 with your health . I'm sure everything will be alright for you , it's all a balance life i reckon . No one wants to live like a monk , but at the same time you can't abuse your body . Getting out there camping and and hiking is good exercise and good for the mental health side of life too - sitting infront of the telly vegetating is the last thing you wanna be doing .
I've had a couple of trips to the quacks and the hospital myself - turned out to be polyps - you can google the procedure . It is a worry , i think that's natural , but it's always best to stay in touch with what's going on in the inside . All part and parcel of getting older i suppose . ATB , Take it easy fella .
Hope the health check goes well. Just had first ever camping , been inspired by you, English woodsman and others. I have high blood pressure, arthritis, 5 damage disc's and turn 66 in a few weeks. Loved it, thankyou
You can't beat seating out in nature, listening to the rain on a tarp ,tent . Blissful , great video as always.
Paul & all you menfolk of a certain age, GO & GET YOUR PROSTATES CHECKED! My brother looked, and felt, the picture of health but, to be blunt, his peeing was apparently a trickle not a gush. So he got it checked by a doctor, it was enlarged and easily fixed with pills. I'm now nagging my bloke to go get his checked because he's just passed the 50 mark himself (brother is 60). You have your orders!
Love your videos. I'm stuck in a wheelchair full time now but in my former life, I camped all over my home county of Dorset. I just go camping via UA-cam videos now and I'm bloody jealous! There's nothing better than being under a tent in the pouring rain.
I’d endorse that advice - I was diagnosed with advanced but fortunately localised prostate cancer just after Christmas following ignoring the typical symptoms for up to a year. Also, during an associated CT scan they picked up a probable cancerous tumour (tbc) on a kidney just for good measure... Both are in the process of being treated and I should have a good outcome, but it’s scary what can be going on in there without our knowledge.
Don't mind the rain, it's the wind that I hate when camping and nice to see you using a tarp over the tent
Really enjoyed it. Don’t fear the finger of death, we women put up with worse 😂
Hi Paul. Don't worry about your health check. It's not invasive 😂. I was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney and lung cancer in 2020. I was given 3 months to live but by using Rick Simpson oil and watching videos like yours I am thankfully beating it. You have inspired me to get back out with the tent and into the hills. I have been very blessed in the last 4 years and a lot of my recovery is down to people like you. Keep up the good work. Jamie.
Hi Paul, just wanted to drop you a comment to say I love the videos, my son and I have gone down a wild camping rabbit hole over recent months and your channel has given us loads of inspiration, so much so we just completed our first wild camp in Shropshire at the top of the Long Mynd recently! We had a great time and have got the bug big time! so again thanks and keep up the good work!
It’s a lovely place. Did you spot any wild ponies.
@@PaulMessner We certainly did, My dad lives in church stretton so it was a perfect place to test out our gear! Peak District is next in a couple of weeks 👍
I'm glad you eventually found your spot. I'm 57 so I've had a few health checks at the Dr, they are nothing much to worry about. I've got more active since I hit my fifties than I've been in a long time, so don't be making any plans to be slacking off just yet. The only thing to worry about is when the doctor has his finger in your bum he doesn't put both hands on your shoulders.... 😅
Hhhhaaaahahah hilarious 😂
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I love the sound of rain on a tent 👍
Best sound in the world.
Paul, get yourself to the doctors, the minor discomfort you are dreading is just in your head. If the disease they are looking for in blokes over 50 is caught in time, any treatment at an early stage can be lifesaving with minimal side effects. If you leave it too late when you have symptoms, then the outcomes may be larger interventions with side effects.
By the way, great video.
The insecurities you talk about are what a lot of other males think, so if by sharing these thoughts a subscriber visits their GP, you will have helped them catch a treatable illness early, which is an awesome result from a video.
Fabulous video. Loved listening to the narration. Lots of interesting topics discussed. I enjoy using my Speedster stove/windscreen set up. I prefer non-summit/lower pitches and always take a tarp for an extended covered area. The sound of the rain is beautiful 👌
Yea Paul, the pad is called Light Tour and they also make Naturehikes and others. They are good pads at under £100 and the R value of 5.8 is also pretty close
Another great vlog. I have been away from the Uk for 25 years. You really help me stay in touch with blighty and her season. Thanks so much
I backpack in Ontario Canada, so I'm fascinated by the contrast in terrain. But I can't justify the effort to take 1 night trips due to the 3-4 hr drive. If I can't go 4 nights I won't go.
For the same drive here in Québec, at least 2 nights is a minimum , I agree in part with you
An honest yet respectful video ....and take it from a newly retired " old man"the medical check up isnt as bad as you fear ...your best youtube video yet!!!!
Great video Paul! I am in exactly the same boat as you! Ihave just turned 47 and my diet is crap and i dont excersise enough (need to get out wildcamping again!) My Dad had Prostate cancer and survived it as they found it very early through these health checks. I have had the "finger" now too....not that bad but its a releif as i know they are checking me and making sure it doesnt come my way, so in that respect no worries! its worth doing!
Really worried myself about myself but cant get the motivation to get back out again....have all the kit and the knowledge but just need to get out but dont fancy going on my own and dont want to go with some fitness guru either..... would love to find a website that has people like myself who are overweight and low on fitness who want to get out so i can meet up...
Anyway loving the vids Paul, keep them coming, loving you sharing your experiences :) cheers
Loved the video. I'm 68 years old. My desire to get out camping has never left me. However, Severn years ago, while I was out with my wife, something happened, which changed my life. We had walked about six miles or so, we where about half a mile from home, and I hit what I called a brick wall. I started shaking so much I couldn't stand. My legs just stopped. It took nearly one hour to get home. Over the next week or so, I noticed that I had no fuel in the tank. In other words, I had no energy. This brought back memories of my army days when I used to do forced marches with a full kit, around 80 to 90 pounds, sometimes carrying a general-purpose machine gun on your shoulder. After about 20 or so miles cross country, it became time to set up camp. When the adrenaline subsides, then the shaking starts, but it doesn't last long. Anyhow, I'm getting back to today. These same feelings, the shaking lasts for days if I try to exert myself, and this comes with chronic pain. After the doctor carried out some tests, he said that I had ME ( Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ) and Fibromyalgia. These create problems affect me mentally. I can no longer pursue my outdoor life. Walking even 20 yards is an effort. I'm now restricted to camping in my garden. Even getting set up is like climbing a mountain. We tend never to go to the doctors for checkups. We just go from day to day thinking nothing about it. Would you run your car without checking your fuel, oil, tyre pressure, and body work? We only get one body, and yet we neglect to service it, we all need to have health checks done annually. You go to the doctors and get your health check done. Eventually, something is going to go wrong with it, and everyone will experience a fault at some time in their live. With my problems, I am now in prison, probably of my own makings, because I neglected to have a yearly service, i.e., AN ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK. Enjoyed the video. Sorry for the rant. Take care, and hopefully, I'll see you in the next video.👍
Maybe an E-Bike or something you can take it easy on would allow you to camp. Where I live, there are hike-in camp sites you can ride bikes to and people always come in with the camping gear strapped to the bike(so you dont have to carry it). A lot of nice parks have fun rides into campsites. Not the same as hiking to a wild camp but still a good adventure outdoors. I ride my electric unicycle to camp sites all the time.. HIke in sites are less busy too, so it feels kind of like wild camping. You never have teens making noise and partying, usually there aren't many people there. If you have a health scare overnight, its probably good to be in an established place as well.
There's many a FB group for ME/CFS to help support u on ur health journey. I don't have it, but I do have a brain injury & Long COVID that walks a similar path. For me it's about tracking my symptoms & triggers, pacing & planning my energy management, spoon theory, etc That e-bike camping is an elegant solution 👍
Thanks for the message. Sorry to hear that you’re going through a tough time. Not being able to enjoy the outdoors would leave a huge loss for me too. Hope the videos help out a little. Take care 👍🏻
Glad to see you got to use the camp spot you've yearned for for so long 😁. Go for the health check. I was never given the option and I hike for miles carrying camera gear as a hobbyist landscape photographer. Last April I went to the docs with what I thought was a persistant chest infection. I was sent to A&E and blood tests said that I'd had a heart attack sometime in the previous 6 months or so and I need a cardio stent fitted. 48 hours later I was home with 4 weeks off and a rehab regime to work through. I'm fine now but in hindsight was a bit of a wakeup call. You need your health to do what you do, don't lose the opportunity to find any problems early 🙂 Take care 😁
I used to have a mate who always camped in his back garden on a sat night but he cheated he used the barbecue.
What a camp ✨ glad that you found the local paradise and I hope that the health checks go well Paul. I didn’t rush packing up the other day either. All the best, Sarah
On my most recent health check, I was asked to drop my pants and bend over.
It was an eye-watering and frankly traumatic experience.
Last time I'll be going to that dentist!
On a different topic, I've always used paraffin in my MSR multi-fuel stove and never had a problem with it.
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Was at the pub on Ringinglow road with the dog on the weekend before last. Yikes beer in Sheffield is 8 times more expensive than when I wax there last. I suppose a lot changes in 1/3 of a century. Even Win Hill got steeper.
Hi Paul, yes I'm still about and walk past that camp site regulary, just to make sure its been looked after, such a lovely spot, near to home, great views and hidden from view. I first camped there 8 years ago on a very snowy camp, around 2 foot drifts, even bought a pair of snow shoes after the camp, it never really snowed after that !
I have a couple more pitches in that area, one when I cooked roast beef with my oven you walked past on your other video, but like you said a day walking about will reveal several good sites to camp.
All the best with your health check, definetly worth doing, 20 years ago when I was working we had them at work and I found out I had high blood pressure, been on tablets since, so really my blood pressure has been fine all that time, if it had not been picked up, who knows what might of happened, so get it done, I'm sure you'll be fine.
As you know I'm having a break, doing a bit of travelling around and hols, UA-cam does take up a lot of time, hope to be back out camping in Nov/Dec...best get there early if I want to camp up there, there maybe a queue.....all the best Pat
Eh up Pat
Thanks for watching but more so for inspiration yet another video. I hope you’re enjoying your well earned break but selfishly I’m missing your videos. That spot is lovely and so close to home for me too. I keep hoping to bump into you while I’m out and about. Maybe I’ll get to buy you a moonshine at the Norfolk Arms one day. Jo is putting a list together for my 50th next year and asked what I’d like. I said to go camping with Pat. So expect her knocking on every door in the area 😂. Looking at the extreme weather we’ve had over the last few days…come winter you might actually need those snow shoes.
Anyway…look after yourself mate, enjoy your trips and I’ll keep my eye out for what you entertain us with next.
All the best from me and Jo
@@PaulMessner Nice to hear from you Paul and yes it’s a lovely spot especially the view of the city I remember camping there pre LED street lighting time, the city looked a blaze with all the sodium lights, how it probably looked after the Sheffield blitz.
I left home this morning on a little trip to Italy, in a little cafe in Genoa at moment,train to Pisa tomorrow, then back to Gatwick and up home, surprising what you can cram into a couple of days.
One day you’ll pin me down I,am sure, mind you not been camping for 6 months, be a bit of a novice now ……all the best Pat
We travelled Italy last year by train. Flew into Verona had some time there then the train to Venice. Then on to Florence and finally Rome. We took 10 days and it wasn’t enough. Can’t wait to go back. Hope the weather is better over there and you have a fab time. We called at Pisa when we were in Florence. The tower area is fascinating but disnt get to see any more of Pisa. I hope you enjoy. Look forward to pinning you down 😂 and as you’re a bit out of practice I’ll pitch your tent but you can cook the fine cuisine 😉. Have a safe journey.
Paul new fan 😊really enjoy ur vids and ur lovely accent 😍❤from Michigan
Im 51 and had a health check last year, heigjt, weight, chat about diet and lifestyle. No finger action, they generally don't do that, blood tests do most of it now . Dont panic Mr Manwaring!
Paul, brilliant content as always! Really enjoy your videos, informative, unbiased, and focused! Try not to worry about the health check. It is just a routine one or at least it was for me! They will only test for prostate if you have symptoms or request it!
Keep up the fantastic work!
Nick
I’m sure this is a great video as always but the number of adverts ruins the viewer experience. I’m sure it brings in the money but after three advert breaks before I’d reached 14 minutes I gave up and stopped watching.
That’s a strange on. According to my data UA-cam says they put an average of 2.2 adverts on my content which on an hour video seems more than fair. I guess the average includes higher numbers though. Apologies for that.
@@PaulMessner Thanks for the reply. Maybe this was an anomaly as the first advert hit in less than 2 mins. I’m still subscribed and I won’t stop watching!
Hiya. I’m your age, your build, probably the same unhealthy diet. Feeling my age. Had one of those health checks last week. Didn’t go near my bum. Lol took bloods, blood pressure. Just waiting to hear back now but hopefully nothing to be alarmed about.
It’s easy to lose weight slowly Paul without sacrificing much. Just cut a few hundred calories a day. For example it takes a good hour of exercise to burn off a small mars bar. 20 seconds pleasure for 1 hour of pain! Don’t cut everything out, but just cut a little bit out
Hi Paul, you may remember I won the OEX Phoxx 2 a couple of years ago. Im sad to say that it has only been used for garden camps so far but I will be having my first wild camp this weekend. Thank you for the inspiration
Hope you enjoy the night of camping
Let us know how it goes😂
Nice one Nick. Let me know how it goes.
I know the mattress you mean, the 5.8 Rating one, silver, Light-something, but seems to have been rebranded as Naturehike?, it's apparently very good, I was tempted but still a bit much for me - but MUCH cheaper than the competition, happy with my R4 Trail Pro atm...I don't have one but Daley Outdoors swears by his, he got one a few months ago and sold his other mattresses like his Therm-a-rest neoAir? Apparently it's quieter and more comfortable than the NeoAir...quite a few videos about his on his channel.
I just turned 50, not had a health check yet, they always hassle me for random check-ups anyway, so not sure I'd notice! (but then are totally AWOL when I request an appointment - typical!) I just ignore them...I have chronic conditions anyway, so my asthma and eczema isn't getting better! Camping with those conditions is fun, means I can't be super utlralight lugging medecines along....but I find fresh air and exercise is good for me and them. Apart from sunburn!
Hi Paul..go have your check up, don’t worry about the finger jobby, it’s not that bad. Cholesterol and diabetes are probably your biggest concerns, take action according to the results. I logged with an app everything I put in my mouth for a month, then analysed what’s good what’s bad what I could do without or just cut down. Find your happy medium, and never deny yourself a luxury. Eat that donut, but you have to walk 5 miles to balance it. I believe your health it dealt to you at birth, you can meddle around with it a bit, dieting is not easy, everything in moderation. im 66 , this August just passed I cycled and camped 600 miles around northern France. Good luck pal, and thank you for your candidness, you are not alone
Had my Wellman check 6 months ago, at 49.5yrs. Don't worry about it Mate. Lifestyle questions, blood pressure, blood test for cholesterol. I'm the fittest person i know but my bad cholesterol was high considering my activity so some diet changes for 6 months and then a re-test to make sure all on track. We can't do the thing we love unless we stay fit and healthy and if we can get to retirement in good shape, we can do it every day. Didn't get a finger up the back passage, bit relieved about that but shouldn't they be checking that? Ha Ha. Love the vids - keep on keeping on.
This popped up again. I know you have long since had your health check. It isn't the finger, it's the camera crew and old BBC camera that's the problem. 😂
I've been a cash cow for the doctor lately. I'm nearly 2 years beyond my average life expectancy (I'm mid 50's). Also COVID made me diabetic, wildcamping has helped my head, fitness and I'm in the best shape for nearly 20 years. Keep getting out there, look after yourself and thanks for all your videos.
And re: the location - I DEFINITELY get that, as someone in London I am looking for somewhere I can do that, because it's not like Sheffield (my parents are from Sheff, I did my degree there - more sharing!) where you can pretty much take a bus out to the moors or Peaks. I am jealous, I'd love to have that on my doorstep, but trying to find more local spots to now (stealth/wild) camp cos of money. It would be my first wild/stealth camp, which I find quite a scary prospect.
Hi Paul, always love watching your videos but, really feel for your long term health with your diet. How you eat so much meat really gets me. Food really matters with regard health. Anyway. Great video, love the tarp setup. Its a shame tent makers don't include a large porch as everyone needs to cook outside the tent. 👍
I'm on my Mother's home-made Elderflower & Apple cordial....... Don't drink alcohol as just doesn't agree with me, which is a real shame as she also makes her own vodkas, rosehip, elderflower, etc, etc......... As mentioned on another one of your vids, I'm loving my x-boil system, there's not a lot to dislike really. I've just (on my trip to UK) loaded-up on synthetic jackets, got 3 Montane ones, Prism, Axis Alpha (mix of down & synth) & an Icarus..... All bargains from the factory outlet shop in Ashington. Looking forward to giving them a good going over during the winter months. ATB Paul.
Enjoying the video with a glass of Coleraine Whiskey. Cheers buddy, hope you enjoyed your beer.
Awesome stuff Paul, the (aged) medical isn’t that bad, trust me I know lol! See you at the expo.
I like the milk bottle idea for when you use the external microphone.
Great video matey, and a beautiful spot to pitch. I watched that video when you went hunting for this spot and to be honest I didn't think you were going to find it but you did 👍 because I have watched your videos before and no disrespect seen that you like your food, so when you got the pot Noodle out I thought is that all you're having to eat ! But then the meat came out and I thought there you go lol .
Ask for your age and your health check well I'm a good decade older than you and have had cameras up and down and fingers everywhere (FROM A DOCTOR) and have to take about 14 different tablets every single bloody day💊 so don't be too concern about a finger up your bum, 🥺 believe me it's nothing, to remove the embarrassment I usually make a joke to the doctor and say at least by me dinner first lol
Hi. I enjoy your adventures. Eating-wise, a good rule of thumb is two-thirds plant and one-third animal. So eg: 1 pork steak and two veggies. Grill or fry broccoli, peppers, courgette, onion, garlic, even carrots... mixed nuts or seeds also good fried till they pop or raw just as a snack. Aim to consume 30 veg a week. I lost 25 kilos and never counted a calorie. Good luck.
Hi Paul. Kessy from Cape Town South Africa.
I would like to know when you selling some of your stuff.
I’m looking to buy Hilleberg Allak tent.
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@paul. I'm a bit late watching this video but I've got to the end and heard what you said about Bradley and the football taunts. I'm a Blades fan from my time in Sheffield but Mancunian born and bred. I would not put up with that at Bramhall Lane, Old Trafford, Hillsborough or even the Owlerton Stadium. That is just disgusting and the so called 'fans' need to be banned for life and also locked up for the abuse
Hi Paul, You should try the Thermarest Trekker - which turns your sleeping mat into a ground chair. I have a Helinox Ground chair myself but never take it wild camping as I utilise my sleep mat - Exped Synmat 7 LW - with the Trekker 25. It works especially well with the X-mid 1 as there is more headroom.
Noodles are great camping. Amazon had 12 packs of the maruchan instant noodles that come in the cup like that for $3.74!! I bought like 6 packs, gone camping about 10 times since then, and still have a cupboard full of noodles 🤣(thats 31 cents per cup of noodles). Usually you can only find the bagged version for that cheap. The ones without a cup and you have to boil the noodle block. Not great for camping.
Hi I was watching bald food guys' video he mentioned your name , I thought camping what's that all about , I liked to go camping when younger many moons ago but half way through you talk about sleeping gear , I'm on dialysis and it gets REALLY cold something to do with the blood thinners and extracting your blood through a machine that works better cool , I bought a Milestone Camping 24680 Thermal Polar Fleece Blanket that I fold in half and use it as a shawl over my shoulders and head I end up wrapping it around my face and peek thought as in a T-shirt while on , the nurse think I'm mad LOL , just got me thinking could you recommend a really good camping blanket .
Try Keto or something similair mate, keep off sugar and alcohol, and reduce on anything with lactose, fructose and carbohydrates .
Love the show. Brilliant location. I hadn't thought of a tarp addition, fab idea.
Regarding diet and health, don't sweat it too much. 80/20 rule is best. Do the best you can 80% of the time, sod the 20%.
Minimising the processed food and going for unprocessed foods is a good idea. Low carb may help with avoiding fat storage, as fat storage is driven by the hormone insulin. Investigations can be useful, I'd guess that a camera down or up (if you know what I mean) can be useful, if unpleasant.
If you feel a bit rubbish but the stats come back all "normal" (been there) I'd concentrate on the 80 of the 20 and make that as high quality as possible nutrition, movement, and stress-wise.
McEwan's Champion ale! 7.3 abv though, handle with care... Us older bods don't want the volume these days, so relative strength is, well, relative.
As an Lakes district dweller I never use down anymore, it's just too unreliable for multi day trips when it's damp, it's all synthetic, and wool these days 😂
Oddly enough, I had a letter from my doctor about 3 months ago for an MOT, never been to them for about 15 years, but they sent one anyways, I'm 45, it's just regular basic stuff, blood pressure, weight, height, few questions about diet and yeah there's an 'optional'finger up the jacksy if you want it..😂
Hi Paul, Don't worry about your health mate, it's all about attitude and listening to what your body is telling you! The check up will be fine, if you have 'the personal check' you won't feel a thing and it's worth having. Definitely see you at Outdoor Expo next year, I've been following you for a while now, I always look forward to your (and Andrew Beavers) latest videos. Love the 'latest gossip' part of your videos, you're very watchable, relatable and down-to-earth. I notice you're using an Atom pack, would like to hear how you are getting on with it with regular use as I'm on the verge of ordering one after much research. Appreciate all the work you do keeping us informed and entertained. To your good health Sir.
I have 2 atom packs and they are the best 2 packs I own. They are daft money though. I suppose if you use it regularly it doesn’t work out so expensive
The Health is usually, loose a little weight, and eat everything in moderation...!
Av you ad yeŕ elf check yet, I'm 65 now & been avin checks since 50.... its usually bloods, urine & blood pressure.....all the walking you do up ont moor etc must be doing you good, avunt ad a finger up me back door though....let us know how it goes
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Paul, as for your 50 year MOT. I would be very surprised if they did the “finger of fudge” test, more than likely to do a PSA blood test mate which has been proven not to be 100% accurate but I guess it would depend upon any other symptoms you may have. Don’t worry about it mate, you’ll be worrying about nothing. Got to say though mate, us blokes don’t talk about health concerns enough. Thankfully due to a good friend sharing his journey alarm bells started ringing for me and you could say that he saved my life, unfortunately he is no longer with us. Theres a quote, not mine but it struck a chord for me “we have two lives, the second one begins when we realise we only have one”.
Paul. Don't wait for the doctor to give you some bad news. If you know that you're not in good health then change it now. You'll be a LOT happier eating clean mate trust me.
Physically and mentally it made me feel 10x better. Remember, your kids want you to live as long as possible so put down the Pot Noodles fella!!
I couldn't agree more re-food. For one or two nights out, instant or quick cook pasta meals can't be beat. Paying a tenner per evening meal is like buying fish and chips or a cheap Indian takeaway every night. I know these pasta 'n' sauce meals are full of stuff we shouldn't be eating, but once in a while can't be bad. Plus it's seriously cheap! What's not to like... I throw in a small tin of mackerel for some protein, and bosh! A good muesli for breakfast, milk powder already in, just add water and there you go. And that is pretty cheap as well.
I was on blood pressure meds, I came off them in January! My blood pressure lowered! Dr went ape shxt and told me to get back on them. My pressure was 136/78. I got a second opinion from another Dr, who told me my pressure was in normal range for a 51 year old. If yours is under, I'd tell them to shove it as they give out meds like toffees these days. As for the finger up the bum, only worry if Dr takes his glove off 😂
I switched to Pot Noodles and Mugshots a few years ago, taste good, decent calories and loads cheaper. I decant mine into ziplocks... Good video thanks for sharing
Hello Paul. Didnt realise you were a fellow mackem. Been following your channel about 6 months now and you inspired me and our lass to get started wild camping. Picked up a nortent lavvo 6 last week. Black friday deal half price 💪. I live in Stavanger Norway now so they are only 10 mins away from my house. Going to head out into the noregian wilderness before christmas for our first adventure. Keep it up mate and hope the MOT went well
Hi Paul,
Love your videos, keep up the good work!!
Regarding health issues, (as a big lad myself) and having the continuous battle with my weight I would say you are eating too much sugar. In addition, you are eating too many carbohydrates or food types (once digested) that turn into sugar. I would heartily recommend (no pun intended) that you eat foods that are organic meals with only one ingredient. Very easy to say, very difficult to stick to. Good luck mate
Not far off you age wise. Weight, height, Blood pressure and blood tests including PSA (prostate blood test). No gloved finger for me. They use height weight and history to risk stratify you for stroke, heart attack etc. All geared up to modifying lifestyle if needed.
Hi Paul, yet another great video. As you say, plastic cutlery is not great, so why use it? The weight saving over "pound store" stainless steel is negliable, titanium is over-rated unless going for ultra-light weight, when you are back to plastic! Plus, you can heat stainless.
Paul - I'm 53 - get checked out and don't worry. You love cooking and I can't recommend Gusto more. I know you've done hello fresh before but gusto are far tastier in my opinion - the menus are far easier! I've had the finger 3 weeks ago as I've been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate - the finger is the final check - you'll have a blood test for your PSA levels long before a finger! The bloods will be used for all sorts.
Yeah Bruv, following Patrick Dickenson is well dangerouse!
That tent is nice thing, right enough. Just looked it up.The hoop poles definitely tough things judging by the metallic rattle as you packed them. Glad you mentioned Patrickinson, as I've long been a great fan. I look forward to more when he is ready. Life gets in the way of stuff often. Super video, thanks again. Atb...Terry
I've a plan, you've just invented milk bottle TV, together we invent smelly vision, this time nxt wodney, we be zillion Aires, ok with you??. Great vid
Old video, I know Paul but that tent is massive. You can sit up, have about 4 osprey packs and a couple of cheap Hi-Gear airbeds in there.
Great video Paul, ive fancied that spot myself, i remember the Patrick dickenson video. Horrible what those 2 Wednesday fans did, really good that the rest of them raised 23k for the bradley lowery foundation👍
Read “Finding Ultra” by Rich Roll. He set the world record for consecutive triathlons - 5 days back to back at age 54. And doesn’t look a day over 40.
Wow, how long have the comments been back on? I unsubbed ages ago.
I do the same with my Abisko lite 2 and RAB poncho tarp, there’s plenty of room inside but there’s nothing like being outside when conditions allow.
Hey Paul im 52 love the outdoors, everything in moderation including moderation itself, its just a finger in your bum lol, keep on walking mate
@68 I know a few things. BP, cut the salt all out. No soda, no smoke damn litttle alcohol. Moderation. Red meat is out. some ham ok. light on carbs. bread, use Rye no wheat, cheap food for the masses. No processed food, if it comes in a can, prepackaged, no good. Way too much salt, same for the MRE's. A few along, remember moderation.
I'm closer to 60 but every bloke should get the heath check, unfortunately they don't stick anything up you bum hole anymore from memory think is just a blood test 😂. Alway easier to fix you if stuff is caught early.
Hey bud. I reckon that pad you mentioned is called the light tour or something similar. I believe trev from summit or nothing has been using one for a while.
And eating too much doesn't exist if you're active enough. YOLO.
I suggest always keeping the pole point in the ground (as you did here). If the pole is inverted with the spike up, it's potentially dangerous as easy to spike oneself if bending, especially in the dark.
Love your videos, errrm I’ve been having devices inserted for years and plenty of titl squeezing. Get it done, it could save your life.
Once again a lovely video -- thanks! Would you consider including names of the places, where you leave tar roads? Living outside UK it would give us something to dream of and aim for 😉🙏
I had that its just a chatt with doctor, box ticking bp collesterol weight, do you smoke and how much bier do you drink. May suggest imlrove diet and quality of food intake.
Nothing to worry about really. I am retired hardly see doctor thesedays.
For feck sake...Claire Bear doing her ankle in, you busting your finger 😮. Things come in three's remember so who of my favorite u tubers will be next?
You can still backpack in your 70s if you look after yourself, all you need to do is stop snacking avoid sugar and corn syrup, and take your doctor’s advice bet you maintain your car and backpacking gear… your body works better and longer if you apply maintenance to it!
sorry to say but 52 and fit as a fiddle, run 50 plus km a week, am lucky to have my own gym/studio at home as well, and can hike 20/30km without any issues and I also mentor others to help with their own health and the benefits of healthy living and exercise and I can't tell you loud enough to take care of yourself when you reach 50, it may be hard to change your diet and lifestyle but the benefits will be huge and after a short while will become the new normal and then the new you will feel so much healthier and fitter and then you can spout the benefits like I am doing to you LOL...If want to message or meet then drop me a message, more than happy to help
Paul, you have to have the smallrig cage for the Osmo 4. It is a supreme piece of design
And don’t panic on the health check front. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and a screaming liver for me. Easily resolved with a change of lifestyle - but stick at it.
Hi Paul, cracking video, absolutely loved it. Can you tell me the size of the food bags you use for boil in the bag and where you bought them from and machine to seal them and also the sleeping bag air tight bags. Thanks again Paul for all you do 😇
That was absolutely brilliant Paul, really enjoyed this latest video. PS - It's not plain sailing when you're over 50 particularly in the colon area 😞 Best of luck and I hope you listen and act upon the advice of your GP. Life is too short
You might find the “ health check “ turns out to be a fishing expedition to get you on some regular prescription drugs you might not really need
Cholesterol pills, blood pressure pills , flu jab, covid jab etc
I went into a pharmacy recently to pick up a prescription for my mum and while I was stood there waiting one of the pharmacy staff came out and asked me if I was taking any medication for any conditions and trying to convince me I should take a blood pressure check, diabetes test and cholesterol checks right there and then in the shop
I politely declined and told them my medical records weren’t up for public discussion in a shop full of people and I will seek medical attention when I feel ill
Just make sure the doc's still wearing his watch after your examination 👆😱🤣
After a pot noodle you have soup course - cleans the pot ;) you can get these Miso soup kits weigh nothing. Then the pot becomes your rubbish bin.
Health check usually just lifestyle questions, blood pressure and a blood sample taken. You'll be reet.
Its just one finger of a rubber gloved hand, liberally coated with lubricant, going in as far as the prostate, which is only finger deep, its a piece of cake, so dont worry mate.
Top video Paul I found the way you packed interesting not many you tubers show how they pack up ie in which order to put stuff in your pack ect . ATB Kev
Class video as usual Paul 👌 Haway the lads 😉👍
Hazey, BLOT and Paul M……3 different UA-camrs but all make my life easier. Thanks for posting Chris…Rights.
Ha’way the lads Bonny lad. Hope you’re enjoying some dodgy takeaway 🤟🏻
Thought I'd give the light tour sleeping pad a go. £70 Aliexpress job. I have to say, I really like the comfort - not been out in anything cold yet but I live in Scotland, so i'm sure mother nature will let me know if the 5.8 r value is anywhere close. Would like to hear you're thoughts on it...btw, it's not the size advertised.
Thanks mate. I might have to give it a go.
I have always loved football, but sadly it brings the worst out in a lot of people, so I rarely watch it anymore . It's way to tribal for my liking.I like the quiet life now, the older I get I suppose.
Turned fifty, blowing out my arse going up jacobs ladder so had to change, and yes I was probed and blood tests ! 😮 . Just a enlarged prostrate to control.
I have a diy cone for one of my alcohol stoves. Lighter than the Trangia 27. Great if just boiling water.