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Hi again Chris sorry to hear about your injury pal , great to see you guys together again always love the October camp ,, just lovely to see a few old mates talking bollocks and having a laugh around a fire ,, oh the simple things ! Thin on the ground nowadays,, we are off to Spain for 3 months in our van from rainy brittany in a couple of weeks , getting out on my bike and walking in the mountains in the sun ,, we do miss the lakes so was nice to see you up there .. stay cool and get some more content out soon ,, Neil .
Crazy the contrast in weather. It’s definitely a wind trap that place. Great to see October camp going strong still. 🎃 I’m dying to get out in my tent. Been thwarted recently. I’m a fan of the light tour as well. It’s my go to for a couple of months now. Nice bit of kit for the price. I like that sleeping bag too. Why they don’t send? Enjoyed it as always mate. Send luminous ground beetle 🪲 shoes
Love that Octagon tent! It's one of the best tents i've ever owned. But it's definitely a cold tent to be in if not using it in the summer months. We've used ours in Autumn glamping with a heater inside and the wind just sucked all of the heat straight out 😂. The bottom of the flysheet is high up off the floor, and the inner where all the windows are is entirely mesh. So any little bit of wind comes straight up underneath and becomes very drafty with all the space inside. With it being an inner pitch first did it get absolutely soaked inside taking it down in all that rain 😢😂? Wish they made a proper 4 season version with snow skirts around the edges, or some covers for the mesh windows inside to stop the drafts. It would definitely get some more use. Hope your back feels better soon mate and looking forward to watching your annual Christmas camp 👍🏻
Some great suggestions for Coleman there! Matt is hardcore - he's slept in a bin bag in flash flooding once, he enjoyed the glamping setup. Brilliant 'night out' in our Great Outdoors 👻
I bought the Lanshan 2 with the T-full inner for my South Downs Way trip and loved the space compared to light weight. Not great in bad weather I'd say although I did quite a few mods on mine. You faced bad winds and such a lot of rain!
Brave one picking Sykeside with the forecast! I love the site but the mountains act like a wind tunnel and winds get stronger there than on the summits 😅 Glad to see everything survived at any rate
Absolutely, barreled down the Kirkstone Pass! Sykeside is the spiritual home of Oktobercamp so we didn't have a choice. Tents performed great. Thank you for watching 🎃
Ah! The Octobercamp ! I always look forward to this episode. Always a great variety of seasonal beer along with thought-provoking yet inspiring reviews. Guyed down tight I was glad to see the OCTAGON made it though the night without becoming a kite in the next town over. Great video. Thanks for including us in the adventure. Look forward to next year.
That thermarest bag looks good. I love space and for family camps use the pod beast for a bit of freedom so this may be a future purchase! Still unsure with light tour. I know the one with higher r value is a lot bigger pack size. I know some have used it well and it's lasted about a year or so
Nice one Chris great camp mate ! Look forward to the next Octagon camp !👍✅👍 Quick question I have the thermerest xlight it’s warm but don’t find it really comfortable what do you think is your most comfy mate ? Atb Graham
I was there last weekend. Got battered with wind , rain and sleet in a Vango 200 ! First time there . Good site, although I thought it might be quieter , boy was I wrong! 😕
Fantastic team group atmosphere and not spoilt with the wind and rain. What weather! Even the grass in the campsite was all sogggy. Well done again, Cheers, Warren :)
Great to see the Oktober camp still going strong... I think the Octagon is bigger than my bedroom, get that out on a wildcamp 🤣😂... Putting the world to rights with good beer and company, another great camp! 👍
Laughing away at the Octagon tent, nearly fell on the floor when you scanned round and it looked like he had a ceiling fan 🤣 Very funny video, put a smile on my face tonight for sure! 👍🏻
Love it when Oktobercamp comes round. Good chat, good stories a few drinks with the lads. What’s not to like. Oh, and the Octagon! I want one and a king sized blow up bed 😂
Always look forward to your October camps. Fantastic craic with a good set of lads. Loved the Octagon tent😂. Which trekking poles do u use or do u have any recommendations as I’m thinking of taking the plunge and buying a set, I’ve never used them before so haven’t a clue on the different brands. Do u benefit much from using them. I’m also thinking about buying a trekking pole tent for next summer.
Alright Pete - Leki Makalu mine are. I have a few, but find those to be the most robust. They do help reduce strain on the old knees and they also improve your power and efficiency when hiking - when paired with a trekking pole tent, they're a fantastic weight saving. Thank you for watching pal
@@MCMOutdoors Thanks Chris, carrying 18kg on my last camp up Melbreak was definitely tough on the knees and I’m no spring chicken mate at 51, so definitely considering some. Look forward to your next video, keep up the great work.
Yes, been anticipating this one... Ive paused at 1.44 though as Ive not seen that new inner before! Ive always been annoyed by those big c zips in my old version, can they be retro fitted into the old version chris? Very intersting bag that too.. Ive had the old trapped nerve neck/shoulder thing before now. Unfortunately seems a bit of a recurring injury for me but never to the extent of the original injury thankfully, have you had the numb tingly fingers too ? Right on with the video..
I replaced mine no issue. Just unclipped the inner then attached the new one. Outdoor gear essentials and wood to water sell them with UK stock. I sold my old inner same day for 25 so worked out well.
Yes, first two fingers were numb for a few weeks. Classic C7 vertebrae pinched nerve symptoms. Was a month of sheer hell 🤣 love the t zip - as Phil says above, an easy swap
Great to see you and the lads back out, brilliant content always look forward to this time of year, especially over in the Lakes . Thanks for sharing mate 🍻
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Hi again Chris sorry to hear about your injury pal , great to see you guys together again always love the October camp ,, just lovely to see a few old mates talking bollocks and having a laugh around a fire ,, oh the simple things ! Thin on the ground nowadays,, we are off to Spain for 3 months in our van from rainy brittany in a couple of weeks , getting out on my bike and walking in the mountains in the sun ,, we do miss the lakes so was nice to see you up there .. stay cool and get some more content out soon ,, Neil .
Great stuff mate, hope you guys enjoy Spain. We always love out tradition of Oktobercamp and haven't missed a single one since we started them 🎃🦇👻
Great video. I loved your October camp the first time I've seen it 😀
That was great. The weather actually added to it, who doesn't love a bit of a storm...as long as your tent survives 😂
Really great to have good weather followed by the storm!
Crazy the contrast in weather. It’s definitely a wind trap that place. Great to see October camp going strong still. 🎃 I’m dying to get out in my tent. Been thwarted recently. I’m a fan of the light tour as well. It’s my go to for a couple of months now. Nice bit of kit for the price. I like that sleeping bag too. Why they don’t send?
Enjoyed it as always mate.
Send luminous ground beetle 🪲 shoes
Send horrific ants nest. Biblical this morning. Monties brekky sorted that. Still drying off gear. Send help. Send Nammatj 2 GT
Best of both worlds 👍
Absolutely mate
Love that Octagon tent! It's one of the best tents i've ever owned. But it's definitely a cold tent to be in if not using it in the summer months. We've used ours in Autumn glamping with a heater inside and the wind just sucked all of the heat straight out 😂.
The bottom of the flysheet is high up off the floor, and the inner where all the windows are is entirely mesh. So any little bit of wind comes straight up underneath and becomes very drafty with all the space inside.
With it being an inner pitch first did it get absolutely soaked inside taking it down in all that rain 😢😂?
Wish they made a proper 4 season version with snow skirts around the edges, or some covers for the mesh windows inside to stop the drafts. It would definitely get some more use.
Hope your back feels better soon mate and looking forward to watching your annual Christmas camp 👍🏻
Some great suggestions for Coleman there! Matt is hardcore - he's slept in a bin bag in flash flooding once, he enjoyed the glamping setup. Brilliant 'night out' in our Great Outdoors 👻
I bought the Lanshan 2 with the T-full inner for my South Downs Way trip and loved the space compared to light weight. Not great in bad weather I'd say although I did quite a few mods on mine. You faced bad winds and such a lot of rain!
Brave one picking Sykeside with the forecast! I love the site but the mountains act like a wind tunnel and winds get stronger there than on the summits 😅 Glad to see everything survived at any rate
Absolutely, barreled down the Kirkstone Pass! Sykeside is the spiritual home of Oktobercamp so we didn't have a choice. Tents performed great. Thank you for watching 🎃
Had the lanshan 1 pro in 60mph winds last month, handled it well.
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing mate
Ah! The Octobercamp ! I always look forward to this episode. Always a great variety of seasonal beer along with thought-provoking yet inspiring reviews. Guyed down tight I was glad to see the OCTAGON made it though the night without becoming a kite in the next town over. Great video. Thanks for including us in the adventure. Look forward to next year.
Too fun, thanks for watching. Octagon exceeded our expectations!
That thermarest bag looks good. I love space and for family camps use the pod beast for a bit of freedom so this may be a future purchase! Still unsure with light tour. I know the one with higher r value is a lot bigger pack size. I know some have used it well and it's lasted about a year or so
Wardle has one I think, rates it. Seems okay at a reasonable price. Thanks for watching pal 👻
Nice one Chris great camp mate !
Look forward to the next Octagon camp !👍✅👍
Quick question I have the thermerest xlight it’s warm but don’t find it really comfortable what do you think is your most comfy mate ?
Atb Graham
My X LITE NXT Max mate or the X Therm - I find them equally comfy. I've always used Thermarest mats in some shape or form due to the warranty mate.
I was there last weekend. Got battered with wind , rain and sleet in a Vango 200 ! First time there . Good site, although I thought it might be quieter , boy was I wrong! 😕
Yeah, it used to be a lot quieter at this time of year! Good though, always fun
Yeah can't complain really. Also we named the Rook, Claudia after Claudia Winkleman. Same haircut !😅
@mikealls8938 haha. We fed them well - very intelligent birds. They had more sense than us 😁
@@MCMOutdoors Yep me too. She had half my flapjack 😂
That sleeping pad has been improved to be thicker and more comfortable. I also have a 200cm one.
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Loved that - thanks!
Fantastic team group atmosphere and not spoilt with the wind and rain. What weather! Even the grass in the campsite was all sogggy. Well done again, Cheers, Warren :)
The weather was biblical this morning. All good fun! Thanks for watching mate and take care 🎃
October-Glamp. The Octagon had me howling. I really want one . Well done lads!
I didn't think that would be standing this morning 😂🎃
Brilliant, glad you enjoyed it. An Matts review 😂😂😂😂
Haha - thanks for watching mate 🎃😁
Hi m8 on mats, what’s your favourite for winter as looking for new one thx?
For me, Thermarest XTherm NXT MAX - warmest mat I own and lifetime warrant too
@@MCMOutdoors hoping you’d say that one as only hear good about it and don’t mind paying for good kip👍
Love it! Thanks for the content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's tonight's viewing sorted out. Looking forward to watching this 🍻
Hope you enjoy it!
Nice to see the M's and the C on new adventures.
Great to be back out! 🎃
I too was camped out! Retro style, soaked and sleepless,. Great camp lads!
Nothing better than waking up with no sleep, totally soaked. Makes you feel alive! Thanks for watching 👻
Great to see the Oktober camp still going strong... I think the Octagon is bigger than my bedroom, get that out on a wildcamp 🤣😂... Putting the world to rights with good beer and company, another great camp! 👍
Haha, it's bigger than mine! Ridiculous! Matt didn't even know he'd bought it! He woke up and it was en route
Laughing away at the Octagon tent, nearly fell on the floor when you scanned round and it looked like he had a ceiling fan 🤣
Very funny video, put a smile on my face tonight for sure! 👍🏻
Haha! Yep, that's what Oktobercamp is all about. Good fun, outdoors, good mates and nice food and beer! Thank you for watching!
Welcome back Chris. Loved that. See you soon
Cheers Si - fantastic to sit amongst the mountains with good friends 🍻🎃
Lighttour R5.8 is upgraded to R7.5, with a thickness of 10cm and a maximum length of 200L, and stronger thermal insulation performance!
Haha - love the Oktoberkamp vid's, looked like a good night was had by all
Good, harmless fun 🎃
Great video with a good bunch of lads.
Glad you enjoyed it pal 👻
He he. That was a great camp 👍🙂
Great fun - thanks for watching Stig 🎃👀🦇👻
Absolutely brilliant Chris. Always look forward to the Oktobercamp video. You never let us down. Loved the Octagon 😂
The Octagon has now reached legendary status 🤣
Good to see M C M +P out again. Miss you guys' videos
Cheers! 🎃👻🦇
Love it when Oktobercamp comes round. Good chat, good stories a few drinks with the lads. What’s not to like. Oh, and the Octagon! I want one and a king sized blow up bed 😂
I'm sure Matt said he will be doing a wild camp with it all soon 😉 our favourite camp and video of the year. Thank you for watching Joe
Nice one me duck, least you know the tent is good in the wind now hey fella.
Ay a good'un me owd 🙂👍
Thanks pal 👍 have a top Halloween 🦇🎃👻
Always look forward to your October camps. Fantastic craic with a good set of lads. Loved the Octagon tent😂. Which trekking poles do u use or do u have any recommendations as I’m thinking of taking the plunge and buying a set, I’ve never used them before so haven’t a clue on the different brands. Do u benefit much from using them. I’m also thinking about buying a trekking pole tent for next summer.
Alright Pete - Leki Makalu mine are. I have a few, but find those to be the most robust. They do help reduce strain on the old knees and they also improve your power and efficiency when hiking - when paired with a trekking pole tent, they're a fantastic weight saving. Thank you for watching pal
@@MCMOutdoors Thanks Chris, carrying 18kg on my last camp up Melbreak was definitely tough on the knees and I’m no spring chicken mate at 51, so definitely considering some. Look forward to your next video, keep up the great work.
Always good to the M's in MCM! looked like a great camp that mate, cant beat that site.
A great year - loved it. Thank you for watching 🎃
Great to see see you back. Was hoping to see some drunken MMA in the octagon. Maybe next year.
🤣 I was thinking Anchorman quotes!
Nice one fellas enjoyed that
That's what it's all about 🎃
Great video ,cheers for sharing , looked fun
We had a great time, always a good laugh. Thank you for watching 🦇
Nice one lads... Lovely weather for ducks... Another year ah.
Tc Andy 👍🔥🇬🇧
Utterly biblical conditions this morning. Thanks for watching mate
@@MCMOutdoors lol that's what coffee is for 🤣🤣🤣
Amazing, love an October Camp. Brilliant video once again. All the best
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Have a top Halloween
Yes, been anticipating this one... Ive paused at 1.44 though as Ive not seen that new inner before! Ive always been annoyed by those big c zips in my old version, can they be retro fitted into the old version chris? Very intersting bag that too..
Ive had the old trapped nerve neck/shoulder thing before now. Unfortunately seems a bit of a recurring injury for me but never to the extent of the original injury thankfully, have you had the numb tingly fingers too ?
Right on with the video..
I replaced mine no issue. Just unclipped the inner then attached the new one. Outdoor gear essentials and wood to water sell them with UK stock. I sold my old inner same day for 25 so worked out well.
Yes, first two fingers were numb for a few weeks. Classic C7 vertebrae pinched nerve symptoms. Was a month of sheer hell 🤣 love the t zip - as Phil says above, an easy swap
@@Phil.Oakley perfect thanks, Im getting onto that right away! I always think t zips are the best for these types of tent. Thanks again.
@@MCMOutdoors perfect, Im onto it then. Sack those pesky c zips off..
Great vid and looked like lots of fun. Any Halloween PH vid this year?
Nice one Stu - possibly! Watch this space 🎃
Good to see you back out pal 🙂
Great to be back out again!
Great to see you and the lads back out, brilliant content always look forward to this time of year, especially over in the Lakes . Thanks for sharing mate 🍻
Cheers mate, was a great Oktobercamp! Glad we're storing the memories 🎃🍻
You have done your Octoberfest in different places including a garden if I remember correctly. 2026 must be special - will you be inviting others???
Sykeside is the spiritual home! Possibly! 🎃👻
@@MCMOutdoors Nice, looks good. I don't know it but the views looked special :)
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Franziskaner is good stuff.
A fine drop, as we would say 👌🎃
Made me laugh, cheers mate. If you do one for your watchers count me in. I'll get my lad to come, he's now camping.
I will do pal! Thanks for watching! 🎃
The Octagon is a party tent, the opportunities are endless. 😅😊😂 totally fabulous . Mum
The Octagon is insane
NOBODY wants a detatched baffle! 😂😂😂😂
It's true. They cause issues.