I think like a lot of people who watch you Paul, I've always been 'yeah, yeah ' chuck it in because it's been drilled in that's what you do but never expect it's gonna happen to you.....well one slip, a broken wrist and now 9 screws in it I'm glad I did ! Take care out there everyone.x
Great video Paul, I was once told "any fool can get cold and wet, it takes brains to stay dry and warm" you're definitely in the brainy section with your advice!! 👍
Micro spikes are great, I'm a big fan and I'd definitely recommend them to anyone for any icy walks 👌 I've had a set for a year or so, but never got chance to use them last year as we had a fairly mild winter in Poland (it's years since we had a proper winter, like when I once walked the missus to work in -24°C temps here in Warsaw) 🥶 But we've just spent 10 days over the New Year in the hills of northern Czechia, with a good lot of snow and ice, and the micro spikes were amazing, invaluable even, they literally made some impassable routes passable - when other people were having to find ways around the ice, or were falling like flies on one particular patch, we just strolled straight up/down the path without any worries 😎 The spikes give you real confidence, it's great being able to take a step on icy ground without the fear that you'll fall over and possibly hurt yourself. For the price, and the weight, they're definitely worth taking with you on winter walks 👍
I cannot wait till I retire. All these crystal clear snow days and I'm sat indoors chained to the laptop. At least it gives me chance to acquire the decent gear for when I do. As someone has also said, I would change the mud baskets on the walking poles for the wider snow baskets. Gaiters are a must in snow as well. I've carried a winter bivvy shelter (OEX 4 person) for years now, and always plan to be out for at least 24 hours, cos you never know one day you might be. One thing you really need is lots of fluids. Some think because it's cold you don't sweat so much, but the opposite if true. You still lose water through sweat and breathing, particularly when ploughing through deep snow with a decent weight of kit hanging off you. you need to keep this water insulated so it doesn't freeze. I've even got 2 sets of ski goggles, one with a tinted lens for daylight and one for nightime or poor light conditions. I wear glasses so I need the OTG variety.
I keep a storm shelter in my pack. I was taking some younger (in their 30s) friends to the crashed Superfortress on Bleaklow and they were laughing at me for carrying so much gear when they had carrier bags with tins of beer. An hour later the weather had changed, they’d been arguing about who would wear my spare waterproofs, and we were sat in my shelter drinking my flask of hot Vimto.
Hi Paul. Pretty much everything I carry. People my laugh, think its a bit of over kill, but it's not necessarily just to be used by yourself. You never know when you may see someone else out and about that might need it.
I'm not a walker / hiker any more but always listen to your offerings Paul. This was a great, to the point and a sound guidance to others not as familiar with aspects specially in winter walking. Good luck with future trips and presentations. Thank you.
@@twowheeledadventuresuk2739 I did wonder about beeswax candles which the UCO ones are. I’ve just checked and these are not toxic. Many thanks for the recommendation 😀👍
Paul, back when we used canvas pup tents, we used one candle to heat the tent inside. It was great and we had to be careful not to fall asleep and leave the candle burning. We didn’t want it to cause trouble. Nice storm shelter. Right, don’t spill water into the nether regions. “Hot coffee is hot,” on the side of the Macdonald’s coffee cup. Thanks for sharing, instructing and demonstrating…from an old veteran, retired in the US, foothills of the Smoky Mountains. P.S. Is the storm shelter sometimes referred to as a “Bothy”?
I'm a bit of a buffoon. I look for ways to replace the rush I got in the Marines. Cycling is one of them. I have a purpose built winter bike that I use here in NE Japan. I pack a lot of what you carry on my bike. Even though I'm mostly commuting from work/home and vice versa, a snowstorm can come up suddenly during my 3 mile trip. A few times I've found myself hunkered down behind a wall or trees during a gale, brewing up something until it calms down. Stove, water, broth and tea along with fire starting kit. That survival shelter looks like something to add to the kit. Like I said, buffoonery is my pastime, along with camping and bicycle touring. Thanks for the demonstration.
interesting I have a similar shelter usually use it to cover bunched up paraglider to keep me and it dry on showery days. I suspect increase in temp in shelter more from your body heat than the candle. Good video have fun 🙂
If you fancy a lighter thermal flask, check out the trail series from hydro flask. Absurdly lightweight and still very effective. They can't take as many knocks, but they weigh like a nalgene bottle so it makes having boiling along a no brainer.
What bag is that is that the female osprey 1 not the atom the aura if so I'll get 1 cuz I found 1 for 90quid just want to know if it fits a bloke and is comfy
Great video Paul. Thanks. No snow baskets on poles? It’s a change I make for winter hikes in snowy places. I guess not needed if snow is a few inches but very useful through deeper stuff.
Do you have thoughts on all the different quilts youve now used, EE vs ugq etc? Seeing. A video comparing the most common ones at the moment would be really useful
the wee tealight is a great idea! defo gonna bring some with me. last time i was real desperate and unprepared i burned some toilet paper in a wee pot - aye like a numpty.
I have to say it’s not my idea. I’ve seen on a few survival videos but they were using a poncho. Same overall effect though. When you need to warm up, it’s a good solution.
Paul, I have got an Osprey Talan 44. I haven't used it in wet weather, mostly due to injury, but in wet weather, would you use a waterproof rain cover with it?
@PaulMessner It's cold and frosty, we avunt had that white stuff for a long time, east riding is pretty good at missing the worst of the weather, snow looks nice but a pain getting around Happy New Year..... 'Ull' east yorkshire.
@@PaulMessner just got back to Spain from Pontefract. 6 inches deep on Monday and Leeds/Bradford (Yeadon) was still covered yesterday but it had frozen solid.
Great video Paul, beautiful day for it! Do you have any opinions on the firebox nano when used with a Trangia burner? I've been considering getting one to reduce the pack size of the full trangia.
What brand is the storm shelter Paul?
Great vid btw
Thank you. This is the one I use amzn.to/40qM0EN
I think they do a cheaper version which is a bit bulkier but does the same thing.
@@PaulMessnercheers Pau I’ll take a look.
Love your work, honest & no nonsense
@@PunkBandStuff Vango 200 is the same
I think like a lot of people who watch you Paul, I've always been 'yeah, yeah ' chuck it in because it's been drilled in that's what you do but never expect it's gonna happen to you.....well one slip, a broken wrist and now 9 screws in it I'm glad I did !
Take care out there everyone.x
Great video Paul, I was once told "any fool can get cold and wet, it takes brains to stay dry and warm" you're definitely in the brainy section with your advice!! 👍
Micro spikes are great, I'm a big fan and I'd definitely recommend them to anyone for any icy walks 👌 I've had a set for a year or so, but never got chance to use them last year as we had a fairly mild winter in Poland (it's years since we had a proper winter, like when I once walked the missus to work in -24°C temps here in Warsaw) 🥶 But we've just spent 10 days over the New Year in the hills of northern Czechia, with a good lot of snow and ice, and the micro spikes were amazing, invaluable even, they literally made some impassable routes passable - when other people were having to find ways around the ice, or were falling like flies on one particular patch, we just strolled straight up/down the path without any worries 😎 The spikes give you real confidence, it's great being able to take a step on icy ground without the fear that you'll fall over and possibly hurt yourself. For the price, and the weight, they're definitely worth taking with you on winter walks 👍
I always carry a wet meal and an emergency ration heater. A warm meal is essential in cold weather.
I cannot wait till I retire. All these crystal clear snow days and I'm sat indoors chained to the laptop. At least it gives me chance to acquire the decent gear for when I do.
As someone has also said, I would change the mud baskets on the walking poles for the wider snow baskets. Gaiters are a must in snow as well. I've carried a winter bivvy shelter (OEX 4 person) for years now, and always plan to be out for at least 24 hours, cos you never know one day you might be.
One thing you really need is lots of fluids. Some think because it's cold you don't sweat so much, but the opposite if true. You still lose water through sweat and breathing, particularly when ploughing through deep snow with a decent weight of kit hanging off you. you need to keep this water insulated so it doesn't freeze.
I've even got 2 sets of ski goggles, one with a tinted lens for daylight and one for nightime or poor light conditions. I wear glasses so I need the OTG variety.
All those things in the bag are totally necessary. Like the saying goes fail to prepare , prepare to fail
I keep a storm shelter in my pack. I was taking some younger (in their 30s) friends to the crashed Superfortress on Bleaklow and they were laughing at me for carrying so much gear when they had carrier bags with tins of beer. An hour later the weather had changed, they’d been arguing about who would wear my spare waterproofs, and we were sat in my shelter drinking my flask of hot Vimto.
16:49 said the exact same thing to my family today
Hi Paul. Pretty much everything I carry. People my laugh, think its a bit of over kill, but it's not necessarily just to be used by yourself. You never know when you may see someone else out and about that might need it.
One thing worth taking is a sleeping pad. But incase u or another has an accident the cold floor can kill whilst waiting for help.
I'm not a walker / hiker any more but always listen to your offerings Paul. This was a great, to the point and a sound guidance to others not as familiar with aspects specially in winter walking. Good luck with future trips and presentations. Thank you.
Nobody likes being cold. Keep warm, keep well 🙌🙃
Thanks Paul for sharing. It is always better to be prepared for all eventualities.
Candle lanterns are a great bit of kit, warmer, less messy and not as dangerous as a tea light
I do have the mini lantern for these candles too, as well as the 9 hour version. Both great but I only take them when camping.
I have the 3 candle version, the candlier
Can I ask if you’ve found any nontoxic candles?
@ I’ve always bought the uco ones
@@twowheeledadventuresuk2739 I did wonder about beeswax candles which the UCO ones are. I’ve just checked and these are not toxic.
Many thanks for the recommendation 😀👍
“Unless you’re into kama sutra or something like that” 😂 great video Paul!
Glad you enjoyed. thanks for watching as always
If you were, then you wouldn’t need a candle to heat you up 😂
Lool chilly! But, the right gear makes all the difference, as long as you know how to use it!
Hi from France. Thank you very much for sharing and all the best for 2025 🙂👍🍸🎉
Nice video. The scenery looked beautiful with the blanket of snow.
A wonderful New Year to Jo and yourself.
Great video Paul. Some good tips and amusing too 👍
Good points! I carry for day hike 10kg backpack or more.
Paul, back when we used canvas pup tents, we used one candle to heat the tent inside. It was great and we had to be careful not to fall asleep and leave the candle burning. We didn’t want it to cause trouble. Nice storm shelter. Right, don’t spill water into the nether regions. “Hot coffee is hot,” on the side of the Macdonald’s coffee cup. Thanks for sharing, instructing and demonstrating…from an old veteran, retired in the US, foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
P.S. Is the storm shelter sometimes referred to as a “Bothy”?
I'm a bit of a buffoon. I look for ways to replace the rush I got in the Marines. Cycling is one of them. I have a purpose built winter bike that I use here in NE Japan. I pack a lot of what you carry on my bike. Even though I'm mostly commuting from work/home and vice versa, a snowstorm can come up suddenly during my 3 mile trip. A few times I've found myself hunkered down behind a wall or trees during a gale, brewing up something until it calms down. Stove, water, broth and tea along with fire starting kit. That survival shelter looks like something to add to the kit. Like I said, buffoonery is my pastime, along with camping and bicycle touring. Thanks for the demonstration.
Excellent, equipment kit setup Paul. Thanks for your video. Stay safe. Cheers 🍻 mate
interesting I have a similar shelter usually use it to cover bunched up paraglider to keep me and it dry on showery days. I suspect increase in temp in shelter more from your body heat than the candle. Good video have fun 🙂
Cheers Paul, good advice.😊
Lovely weather, too!😊 Just got sleet in London, on Monday.😢 Been pretty nippy, but sunnyish.
Greetings Paul and everyone from North Borneo ✨️
If you fancy a lighter thermal flask, check out the trail series from hydro flask. Absurdly lightweight and still very effective. They can't take as many knocks, but they weigh like a nalgene bottle so it makes having boiling along a no brainer.
Love the video paul hope your doing ok
Paul, here's a tip for trekking poles: put your phone number on them. I've found a few over the years, and you may be lucky enough to get them back.
Do you carry anything in your pockets in case you're separated from your pack? Fire, whistle, knife, light etc...? Or is it all in your pack?
What bag is that is that the female osprey 1 not the atom the aura if so I'll get 1 cuz I found 1 for 90quid just want to know if it fits a bloke and is comfy
“Rob a bank”Paul said 😂 great video
with a straight face! Brilliant 😂
Great video Paul. Thanks. No snow baskets on poles? It’s a change I make for winter hikes in snowy places. I guess not needed if snow is a few inches but very useful through deeper stuff.
"Don’t pack your fears" he says… 😂 well that’s gone out the window. Great video as always.
Do you have thoughts on all the different quilts youve now used, EE vs ugq etc? Seeing. A video comparing the most common ones at the moment would be really useful
What's the brand and model of the shelter you're using?
I’ve put a link in the pinned comment 👍🏻
Hordron Edge sir?
The temp inside would have gone up anyway Paul with your body heat.
Was it difficult walking inside the shelter or did you cut a peep hole to see where you are going ?
the wee tealight is a great idea! defo gonna bring some with me. last time i was real desperate and unprepared i burned some toilet paper in a wee pot - aye like a numpty.
I have to say it’s not my idea. I’ve seen on a few survival videos but they were using a poncho. Same overall effect though. When you need to warm up, it’s a good solution.
Called a Palmer Furnance, after the guy that came up with it, Dr. Jonathan Palmer, a hypothermia expert and a caver.
Thanks Paul 👍 Very interesting and educational 😊 Do you ever carry glucose or dextrose tabs/gels for an energy lift. Regards from North Borneo 😀
Paul, I have got an Osprey Talan 44. I haven't used it in wet weather, mostly due to injury, but in wet weather, would you use a waterproof rain cover with it?
Which circle you at paul
Brilliant.....
'Ull' east yorkshire.
Cheers John. Thanks for watching. What’s the weather like in ‘Ull ?
@PaulMessner
It's cold and frosty, we avunt had that white stuff for a long time, east riding is pretty good at missing the worst of the weather, snow looks nice but a pain getting around Happy New Year.....
'Ull' east yorkshire.
@@PaulMessner just got back to Spain from Pontefract. 6 inches deep on Monday and Leeds/Bradford (Yeadon) was still covered yesterday but it had frozen solid.
Great video Paul, beautiful day for it! Do you have any opinions on the firebox nano when used with a Trangia burner? I've been considering getting one to reduce the pack size of the full trangia.
It wasnt until you said poncho, made me think if that would have a similar effect as the emergency shelter. Ok its got a few holes in the sides.
Yeah exactly the same effect.
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Brrrrr...... I will stick to my van and diesel heater thanks Paul
I don't blame you 😂. Although you'll swim in this?
@@PaulMessner Damn righty I would. Was hoping to swim this week but all the rivers are in flood, even for me thats too much risk.
Look after yourself mate.
if you know its going to freeze overnight and you're camping ,pre dig a small hole...
I can tell you were a Boy Scout Phil. Be prepared 😆
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Jesus I see your storm shelter and I continue to not know if it is or if it is not really interesting (I see everything and its opposite :/)
Why can't we buy this in a less bright color. Not all use is for rescue
I have to agree with you. As I was walking down the rescue helicopter passed over me. I wonder if they'd seen the shelter if they'd investigate?
@@PaulMessner Surely that’s a good thing isn’t it? If you were unconscious in that thing you’d be pleased they saw you from the air.
@flower7022 you can mate.......summit bothy bags in Scotland. They are on line. I have a dark green one.
It is a good thing indeed but I'd be very embarrassed if they'd landed just because I was having a cuppa.
If you buy some ripstop nylon you could get someone to run one up on a sewing machine. It’s a lot easier than you might think.
How much did you have to spend on all that gear just to “camp” 15 min from where you parked your car?