Whatever you're comfortable carrying with is the perfect weight. If you think it's too heavy, then consider taking non essentials out but if its fine for you i see no issue. I consider it extra weight training
@@jackdunn3980 totally agree, unless I come into money to go ultra light I just have to grin and bear it. It definitely goes down as extra training, we done a big hike and camp in Wicklow and I tell you this I sure felt it the next few days 😂.
The 4pm push, I’m the same on the Tuesday nights. Getting down to one sleep mat and one bag will deffo save space and weight. The 900 seems a good compromise of weight, spec and packable size - I had mine rammed into a dry bag, can really get it compressed and force the air out before sealing the dry bag. Mat, get something about the R5 to R7 range for heat. These can range from maybe 500-900 grams, but worth it. The Flux 7 may be a shout. I find it’s the GoPro , batteries or charging packs and the drone that takes weight and bulk. The beer doesnay help right enough , whisky soon when it gets colder. Great video again 👍
@@stephensophietracygrace626 it’s all about damage to weight ratio when it comes to drink 😂 I was trying to work out how much whisky at 40% would replace 4 cams (500ml) at 5.5% 😂😂🍺=🥃
@@cowalexplorer yea I get a half day on Friday but by the time I do the school pick ups i wouldn’t be leaving till three so not many options at that time of the day unfortunately. I need to get a good look at the 900, I haven’t even had it out of the bag yet which isnt like me. I’m going to look up this flux r7 mat as well, I like that design for a pad. I’m thinking of investing in a hip flask and bringing whiskey myself, just to keep me warm obviously 😂 😜. Only catching up on the comments now, we where out on the hills most of the day. Cheers for watching 👍
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors get the hip flask bought. I’m going for a litre one 😂 Good you’re back out, I did a few wee walks today. One to some waterfalls then another to a Bothy for a coffee. There are so many mats to choose from, sure you’ll find the one that ticks the boxes.
@@cowalexplorer hahaha a litre one 😂, should keep you warm during the night. I seen the walks on Instagram and TikTok (I’m new to that 🤦♂️), look very good, unfortunately we don’t have bothys over here, well maybe one but you have to get a boat to it I think.
Geoff, a lovely evening to be out there in the Mournes☀and with little to no wind👍 Those big scissors were impressive ✂ for an impressive meal😊 A cool wee spot alongside the river to camp. These evenings of single digit temps do need you to be well wrapped up🔥 Good to see that old favourite wind back in the morning😊
@@gerrymcveigh morning Gerry 👍. It was a lovely evening but like you say you can fair feel the nip in the air in the mountains. Hahaha it was either the big scissors or a really small pair, I might bring the small ones the next camp for a bit of context 😂. It was picking up on the Saturday morning wind wise but we got offside pretty quickly. We had scouted that wee spot out a few camps back, really good for the darker evenings if you need somewhere quick to camp. Cheers for watching 👍
"Too heavy" is subjective. I've the Soto Windmaster. Great wee stove. Good regulator and very reliable and actually does work in heavy wind. It's all I use now. The Soto kit is cheaper but great quality. I own the flex capacitor. Had you mentioned that you were looking I'd have done you a deal. Nice pack, good quality for the price. The drone footage definitely improving, big time. Don't take this the wrong way, but slow your shots down. Same shots but fly very slow, matey. 😊 but good work! Looking forward to watching your progression. You two make a great camping bro couple! 😂 Keep at it. Looking forward to the 1k sub milestone 😊
Cheers mate. Yea think Stephen really enjoyed using the wind master. Hopefully he’ll maybe bring the big pan the next time to cook up some dinner. Yea you’re probably right about the heavy side, it’s down to everyone’s choices, but I do think 21kg for one night is over kill. I’m starting to like the drone, was out practicing with them messages you sent so cheers for that and hopefully I’ll get good use for it tomorrow. Slowly closing in on the 1k but all comments and likes and subs are as welcomed as the new ones mate 👍.
@@stephenmuir7416 Thank you so much Stephen. It was a great night and didn’t get too cold. Only home from a day out on the hills. Much appreciated for the comment 👍
@@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors Thank you mate. Yea great wee spot and we might use it again during the winter nights. Definitely need the extra layers on out there.
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors very open that spot, on round if ya follow the wall is a derelict cottage at the edge of Tollymore, it’s a nice wee spot also.
I'm giggling at this Geoff my pal bigaloutdoors does the same with hes girlfriends hair straighteners lol what ever works pal and 21 kg yess this is me always too heavy I will never learn good cold camp and brilliant photos marra even time for cold thumbs flying the drone good location this was what did steven think of hes bag the 900 mate
@@Butchyboysadventures hahaha 🤣 the straighteners works a treat but unfortunately they do make a mess. Yea for the colder camps I just basically bring everything with me, I rather have it than go looking it. He loves the bag mate, I got one myself and used it on my last camp but it was still mild enough outside so I didn’t get the benefit of it really. Cheers for commenting much appreciated 👍
@@ssuk1985 certainly are mate, not be long till it’s dark at 5 o’clock, which I don’t mind I’d near rather have it that way. It hasn’t been a great week at all to get out, it will make the next one better for you but, that’s the way I look at it. Yea I’m definitely packing for too much stuff, especially water but I don’t like relying on streams so I don’t.
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors I'm the other way round and like light nights. Yea, water is heavy, I dont mind using a filter. The Lurgan water gives us strong stomachs, hahaha. and your right, was not really feeling it this week but already looking forward to next week 😁
Great video again man 😊 .. getting into these colder months the pack is always gonna be heavier.. I was same carrying the heavy pack only way I got it lighter was I went to a 48L pack so it forced me to carry less lol but there is times where I’m thinking I could do with another 10 litres lol
@@jmcadventures3883 cheers mate, thank you so much 👍. Yea I went the opposite way 😂 a small bag to a bigger bag now I just bring everything I own 🤦♂️. You getting out anytime soon again?
It's very easy to pack to heavy, I managed it every time and don't even try. How I fit it all into a 50 litre pack is anyone's guess 😁 Looks like a great spot for a camp and not a big hike to it 👍🏼
@@ExploreAboveAndBelow evening Morgan 👍, cheers for watching. Yea I had a 65L last year but got an 85L for this year and fill it every time I’m out, don’t know how I done it last year 😂. No a great spot only about 35/40 mins at a push from the car.
Are we packing too heavy, what can come out of the bag? Feel free to leave a comment.
Whatever you're comfortable carrying with is the perfect weight. If you think it's too heavy, then consider taking non essentials out but if its fine for you i see no issue. I consider it extra weight training
@@jackdunn3980 totally agree, unless I come into money to go ultra light I just have to grin and bear it. It definitely goes down as extra training, we done a big hike and camp in Wicklow and I tell you this I sure felt it the next few days 😂.
The 4pm push, I’m the same on the Tuesday nights. Getting down to one sleep mat and one bag will deffo save space and weight. The 900 seems a good compromise of weight, spec and packable size - I had mine rammed into a dry bag, can really get it compressed and force the air out before sealing the dry bag. Mat, get something about the R5 to R7 range for heat. These can range from maybe 500-900 grams, but worth it. The Flux 7 may be a shout. I find it’s the GoPro , batteries or charging packs and the drone that takes weight and bulk. The beer doesnay help right enough , whisky soon when it gets colder. Great video again 👍
I did say to him I was going to swap out the beer for whiskey soon. Maybe make some hot ones. He laughed at me 😱
@@stephensophietracygrace626 it’s all about damage to weight ratio when it comes to drink 😂 I was trying to work out how much whisky at 40% would replace 4 cams (500ml) at 5.5% 😂😂🍺=🥃
@@cowalexplorer yea I get a half day on Friday but by the time I do the school pick ups i wouldn’t be leaving till three so not many options at that time of the day unfortunately. I need to get a good look at the 900, I haven’t even had it out of the bag yet which isnt like me. I’m going to look up this flux r7 mat as well, I like that design for a pad. I’m thinking of investing in a hip flask and bringing whiskey myself, just to keep me warm obviously 😂 😜. Only catching up on the comments now, we where out on the hills most of the day. Cheers for watching 👍
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors get the hip flask bought. I’m going for a litre one 😂 Good you’re back out, I did a few wee walks today. One to some waterfalls then another to a Bothy for a coffee. There are so many mats to choose from, sure you’ll find the one that ticks the boxes.
@@cowalexplorer hahaha a litre one 😂, should keep you warm during the night. I seen the walks on Instagram and TikTok (I’m new to that 🤦♂️), look very good, unfortunately we don’t have bothys over here, well maybe one but you have to get a boat to it I think.
Geoff, a lovely evening to be out there in the Mournes☀and with little to no wind👍 Those big scissors were impressive ✂ for an impressive meal😊 A cool wee spot alongside the river to camp. These evenings of single digit temps do need you to be well wrapped up🔥 Good to see that old favourite wind back in the morning😊
@@gerrymcveigh morning Gerry 👍. It was a lovely evening but like you say you can fair feel the nip in the air in the mountains. Hahaha it was either the big scissors or a really small pair, I might bring the small ones the next camp for a bit of context 😂. It was picking up on the Saturday morning wind wise but we got offside pretty quickly. We had scouted that wee spot out a few camps back, really good for the darker evenings if you need somewhere quick to camp. Cheers for watching 👍
Friday evening. Pizza on the plate, beer poured, Geoff and Sherpa on the tele. Love it
@@WHAN381 cheers Wayne, hope you enjoyed the review and the mention. Cracker wee spot we got there.
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors our Joel thinks I'm famous because I got a UA-cam shout out! He watches every week too and loves it
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors wee man thinks im famous because I got a UA-cam shout out 😂 he watches intently every week
@@WHAN381 mighty mate, you never know maybe some week he might see you on the UA-cam ⛺️.
"Too heavy" is subjective. I've the Soto Windmaster. Great wee stove. Good regulator and very reliable and actually does work in heavy wind. It's all I use now. The Soto kit is cheaper but great quality.
I own the flex capacitor. Had you mentioned that you were looking I'd have done you a deal. Nice pack, good quality for the price.
The drone footage definitely improving, big time. Don't take this the wrong way, but slow your shots down. Same shots but fly very slow, matey. 😊 but good work! Looking forward to watching your progression. You two make a great camping bro couple! 😂
Keep at it. Looking forward to the 1k sub milestone 😊
Cheers mate. Yea think Stephen really enjoyed using the wind master. Hopefully he’ll maybe bring the big pan the next time to cook up some dinner.
Yea you’re probably right about the heavy side, it’s down to everyone’s choices, but I do think 21kg for one night is over kill.
I’m starting to like the drone, was out practicing with them messages you sent so cheers for that and hopefully I’ll get good use for it tomorrow.
Slowly closing in on the 1k but all comments and likes and subs are as welcomed as the new ones mate 👍.
Another good video. Well done men.
@@stephenmuir7416 Thank you so much Stephen. It was a great night and didn’t get too cold. Only home from a day out on the hills. Much appreciated for the comment 👍
Nice one lads!! Nice handy camp, apart from the big bag but tis the season for all the extra layers etc.
@@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors Thank you mate. Yea great wee spot and we might use it again during the winter nights. Definitely need the extra layers on out there.
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors very open that spot, on round if ya follow the wall is a derelict cottage at the edge of Tollymore, it’s a nice wee spot also.
@@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors I must get a ramble over that way more, I’d say you could get a few spots along the wall there.
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors from recollection it a tad moist and or rocky along the wall.
@@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors very true that, the water always seems to gather about the wall, good call. Definitely worth a days trek for a look
I'm giggling at this Geoff my pal bigaloutdoors does the same with hes girlfriends hair straighteners lol what ever works pal and 21 kg yess this is me always too heavy I will never learn good cold camp and brilliant photos marra even time for cold thumbs flying the drone good location this was what did steven think of hes bag the 900 mate
@@Butchyboysadventures hahaha 🤣 the straighteners works a treat but unfortunately they do make a mess. Yea for the colder camps I just basically bring everything with me, I rather have it than go looking it. He loves the bag mate, I got one myself and used it on my last camp but it was still mild enough outside so I didn’t get the benefit of it really. Cheers for commenting much appreciated 👍
Darks nights are coming in early. I never even got out this week. 21KG is crazy but looked like you had a good sleeping setup
@@ssuk1985 certainly are mate, not be long till it’s dark at 5 o’clock, which I don’t mind I’d near rather have it that way. It hasn’t been a great week at all to get out, it will make the next one better for you but, that’s the way I look at it. Yea I’m definitely packing for too much stuff, especially water but I don’t like relying on streams so I don’t.
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors I'm the other way round and like light nights. Yea, water is heavy, I dont mind using a filter. The Lurgan water gives us strong stomachs, hahaha.
and your right, was not really feeling it this week but already looking forward to next week 😁
@@ssuk1985 be good to see you back out again. Yea is it the lurgan water or Lurgan champagne gives us the strong stomach 😂.
Great camp. I’ll have to weigh my bag. Probably around the 18-20kg mark
@@thomasshafe cheers Thomas 👍. I’ve often wondered how much it weighed and to be fair I was pretty shocked it was over 20kg 😂
Great video again man 😊 .. getting into these colder months the pack is always gonna be heavier.. I was same carrying the heavy pack only way I got it lighter was I went to a 48L pack so it forced me to carry less lol but there is times where I’m thinking I could do with another 10 litres lol
@@jmcadventures3883 cheers mate, thank you so much 👍. Yea I went the opposite way 😂 a small bag to a bigger bag now I just bring everything I own 🤦♂️. You getting out anytime soon again?
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors tbh I think we all do 🤣.. hoping to be out next weekend
@@jmcadventures3883 “I’ll just bring it to be safe” that’s me 😂. Good stuff, hopefully we get a dry spell after this storm.
It's very easy to pack to heavy, I managed it every time and don't even try. How I fit it all into a 50 litre pack is anyone's guess 😁
Looks like a great spot for a camp and not a big hike to it 👍🏼
@@ExploreAboveAndBelow evening Morgan 👍, cheers for watching. Yea I had a 65L last year but got an 85L for this year and fill it every time I’m out, don’t know how I done it last year 😂. No a great spot only about 35/40 mins at a push from the car.