This was interesting. It was good to see how you managed wet/dry gear and protecting that vital change of clothes for sleeping. I've only ever done over-night wild camps in winter and the prospect of carrying on for several days in bad weather without a campsite is a bit daunting but this shows how it can be managed (and there are always B&Bs!). Interested in the hand warmers. Generally I don't like 'gizmos' but these seem like a good idea. Thank you for the helpful video.
Glad you found it interesting Catherine. Understand the gizmo reluctance, but I think the simplicity of these and their many uses make these worth exploring.
So base was actual just a tad under 9 kilos and gross was more like 12. Is that more in line with your thinking? I’m currently walking in Aus, but thinking when I get back I could put a full weight list in the description.
Whilst I had done the odd night or so in winter this was my first go at a sustained period of time. It was interesting to push myself to discover and consider how to overcome the challenges that winter presented. But for sure, summer camping is best and it can’t come quick enough for me! Thanks for watching and I do appreciate your comments.
Nigel, A very informative video. I can't believe you can get all of that in under 9kgs. Your gear must be very light. I'd probably switch a few things in or out to suit me, but still impressive. Still have questions though, which I'll get to once you are back home from your trip (which I hope is going well - I'm waving to you across the water if you hadn't noticed, LOL). Ryk.
Brilliant video! Good information about the seat mats! Might have to try that x was meaning to ask did you complete the 100 mile fell race? Watched a video the other day and can’t believe how anyone does it x
Thanks glad you found it informative. Yes, I’ve done a few hundred miler ultras in the past. More of a mental challenge than physical! Thanks for watching.
Hi John, there was a picture of my bag of bits and pieces and the tiny stove head (26grams) was in there. Did not show the fuel but that was standard small gas canister. The bowl is all I take and I use it for brews and cooking in. Definitely, could not do just food bars, I enjoy my hot food and brew, not a weight saving I would consider especially in winter. Thanks for watching and I do appreciate the comment. Cheers
Great tip about the sit mat - I’m a side sleeper too so will try that next time I’m camping. Thanks!
Hope it works for you, thanks for watching. Cheers
Interesting, thank you.
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
good stuff
Thanks 😁
The hand warmers are a good idea. I’m glad you found something that works for you
Yes they were fantastic! Thanks for watching.
This was interesting. It was good to see how you managed wet/dry gear and protecting that vital change of clothes for sleeping. I've only ever done over-night wild camps in winter and the prospect of carrying on for several days in bad weather without a campsite is a bit daunting but this shows how it can be managed (and there are always B&Bs!). Interested in the hand warmers. Generally I don't like 'gizmos' but these seem like a good idea. Thank you for the helpful video.
Glad you found it interesting Catherine. Understand the gizmo reluctance, but I think the simplicity of these and their many uses make these worth exploring.
Thanks for doing this I really enjoyed the Cleveland way walk but I struggle to see that that could possibly 8 kilos it seems more like 12 or 13
So base was actual just a tad under 9 kilos and gross was more like 12. Is that more in line with your thinking? I’m currently walking in Aus, but thinking when I get back I could put a full weight list in the description.
Very interesting! Particularly like the hand warmers tip. I'm too much of a wimp to camp out in cold weather, I much prefer the summer for camping.
Whilst I had done the odd night or so in winter this was my first go at a sustained period of time. It was interesting to push myself to discover and consider how to overcome the challenges that winter presented. But for sure, summer camping is best and it can’t come quick enough for me! Thanks for watching and I do appreciate your comments.
@@AmblingTrails Well done, I always enjoy your videos😀
If your cap is a cotton one you could wax it to make it waterproof.
Great idea, thanks
Nigel,
A very informative video. I can't believe you can get all of that in under 9kgs. Your gear must be very light. I'd probably switch a few things in or out to suit me, but still impressive. Still have questions though, which I'll get to once you are back home from your trip (which I hope is going well - I'm waving to you across the water if you hadn't noticed, LOL).
Ryk.
Thanks Ryk, waving back 👋, and enjoying the trip, actually on the GOW now.
Brilliant video! Good information about the seat mats! Might have to try that x was meaning to ask did you complete the 100 mile fell race? Watched a video the other day and can’t believe how anyone does it x
Thanks glad you found it informative. Yes, I’ve done a few hundred miler ultras in the past. More of a mental challenge than physical! Thanks for watching.
Did I miss it? I saw the bowl, but cooking/brew kit, stove, or do you just take food bars etc: ?
Hi John, there was a picture of my bag of bits and pieces and the tiny stove head (26grams) was in there. Did not show the fuel but that was standard small gas canister. The bowl is all I take and I use it for brews and cooking in. Definitely, could not do just food bars, I enjoy my hot food and brew, not a weight saving I would consider especially in winter. Thanks for watching and I do appreciate the comment. Cheers
Hi there, yes interesting thanks.
ATB 👍🏕️
Thanks Dave