@@tentipiwildcamping I agree but all I’d had to eat all day was 2 eggs for breakfast and a chilli. Overall I was at a quiet deficit of calories for the day.
Hi Paul....Liverpool Kev here...Special video...thank you so much for sharing...After cancer.... I am not 'out and about' as much as I used to be .....so I really enjoy tagging along on your adventures...On the health side as I only know, you can't be flippant...But I think it was john Mortimer of 'Rumpole of The Bailey' fame who said...'There's no pleasure I will forego, for an extra five years in a nursing home'...I know this dilemma only too well...Thank you again Paul...Liverpool Kev
Paul I checked my blood pressure and was not that bad, lost 4 kg 😅 and walking everyday, in park thanks to you and to encourage you as well 👍, we need you in good health so you can give us more videos ❤️🇲🇹
These longer form videos I think are definitely the way to go Paul, personally really enjoying them as feels like we are along with you for the camp keep it up !
That inversion was amazing! 😲😲 I could hear the excitement in your voice...rare treat that! Great video, as always mate and thanks for introducing us to Darren. 👍👍
Whilst watching this video I was impressed to hear you are cutting back on your carbohydrates. I know the last time I watched you, you were sounding pretty stressed at your health. Well done Paul, you are heading in the right direction, better off slowly stopping things, rather than stopping straight away. Life would be pretty horrible. As my father used to say, I'm proud of you!'. Another good video, thank you and keep doing the right thing for you and your family.
Those views are something else, wow. Including the bit you both walked along just below where you camped. Lovely and green. Ill have to stick this on my forever growing list of places to visit myself lol. All the best mate.
Very nice video Paul, walked the Beacons many times, that's the beauty of being local to them. You can't beat being there when Dragons Breathe is around the mountains, A special place.
Hi, Paul great video as usual , dont worry about your tent feeling a little damp on the inside , that is the nature of polly cotton the wetter it gets the more the fibers knit together making it more water tight ! I spent 9 days in torrential rain in Dumfries and Galloway about twenty years a go and my tent felt damp on the inside but never let water in , the biggest worry is the weight if you have to carry the tent when not being able to dry it out . All the BEST !
Wow Sunrise, Cloud Inversion and on top of the world. It really can’t get much better than that. Your tent looks great quality mate. Brilliant to see you out and about enjoying life, long may it continue.
I love these Soto stoves, superb build quality and very controllable. I use a Soto Amicus canister stove that fits neatly in my GSI Minimalist pot along with the canister, lighter and pot holder. Am Optimus windshield wraps around the pot making for a very compact and light set up. Another favourite is the Coleman Exponent 442 petrol stove that I run on naptha or white gas. I use this for motorcycle camping and it has a nice wide flame ring ideal for frying. As easy to use as a gas stove and works in all temperatures.
That has got to be one of my most favourite camping trips I’ve watched. I’ve been watching you and others. But that scenery and weather blew me away, it got me wanting to venture out. I used to love camping from when I was a kid till I took my children always in a campsite. But wild camping is something else. I’d like to think I can, but I’m 65yr woman, a bit nervous but always been adventurous and a bit of a daredevil.
Seeing more of nortent lately and they're definitely proving their worth so far. With the cross poles it didn't budge at all! We gave up on mince a long time ago as fed up with quality of it sometimes so now we use turkey mince and its way better. The 7% is better than the 2. I'm liking the appeal of the vern 2..
Yes, Paul! In God's Country! Listen to that wind, too!! There's no wind howl quite like it in the hills and mountains of Wales! Come to north Wales, mate. Even wilder!
Great vlog again, with good company,I follow both you guys & both you down to earth guys the beacons are on my doorstep,stunning views of that rolling cloud,tha tent you got looks the dogs,I’m no hiker,but I do motorcycle camping & van camping in my Vw caddy. All the best guys. 👏👏✊🏴
Be careful cutting your favourite food, im not saying eat crap food, but dont go cold turkey on it all as you wont stick it out and we want you to lose the weight! More excercise is the key to losing it, as well as improved diet, but if you want a beer on a friday then have it, provided you put in the excercise. All the best, you can do it!
You have convinced me to get back into camping, what’s a decent £100-£200 winter tent and a decent priced sleeping pad? I’ve been a long time lurker and with your mentions of fitness, mental health and finding that childhood joy again. Would love a winter kit video for new/intermediate priced campers bud.
Ha you had good weather for it, I’d did a two day on a similar route the week before I think. starting from the Story arms. To say it was windy would be something of an understatement, absolutely no chance of camping high even with a Hillberg. Needless to say I didn’t see anyone for two days, a huge contrast to the last time I was up there. Glad your doing something about your diet few people manage to alter their life style for long.
Stunning views in the morning and lovely route back paul. The polycotton tent looked rock solid and really well put together, I like it. Keep up the great content Paul💚
Hey Paul.. I came off caffeine a few months ago as part of a challenge with my coach. I accepted the challenge not expecting to make a permanent change. I have to say that I feel so much better off it that I’ve not gone back. I very occasionally have one if I’m really tired and you’ll be amazed at how much you feel it compared to when you drank it every day. Keep it up mate - inspirational and don’t beat yourself up if you have a slip. Also, be careful you don’t go full tilt wearing the Vivos. They are great, but you need to get used to them gradually. Loved this video as usual Paul. Thank you.
Thanks for the Nortent Vern 1 PC rain & wind test we were all looking forward to. Looks like it did very nicely. You mentioned "quiet", which I like. (Can't stand loud flappy things; crinkley sleeping mats etc.) Looks easier than some to get 'drum tight'. Free-standing for easy manouvring. Looked 4-season stong. Seems to have held up well against that heavy rain? Do you think driving rain might eventually push through? Do you feel like it held on to any of that water when packing it? I think this might be a 'time will tell' issue as the treatment on it wears out. And how easy is it to re-treat, and how often. But poly/cotton apparently lasts much longer than polyester, so that's always going to be a win. This tent has unique intrigue for someone that likes a Bush Buddy wood stove for cooking and heat. Even a candle-lantern in a closed tent would feel that much more safe. Breathable, but still no upper vents; only very low ones. But there's unzipping the upper door... It's half the weight of it's nearest PC alternative; the Tentipi Olivin (and when you add the flu-stove to that, add another kg!). Thanks again.
the tent has no treatment and does not need to be retreated and as for the water coming in. the more water there is the tighter the fibers get and let less water in and then open up and dry out when there is no more rain
I admire your resolve Paul. Loosing weight is tough, but please remember when you reach 40 yrs, your endocrine or hormones reduce and that leads to muscle loss. In other words, watch what you eat, but keep some form of resistance training going for upper as well as lower body. The usual problem is older men trying to loose weight with diet and running, which quite often leads to accelerated muscle loss. I could go on, but it's only for the interested, lol!
Another great video thanks for sharing the experience Paul👍 That Norwegian tent looks solid. Reminds me of an overnighter in the beacons with unpredictable gusts of wind on top. Pegged out the best I could, but in some soft peat sole just off the top of Fan Brycheiniog. Quite a surreal moment as the tent launched straight up out of sight 🚀🚀🚀🚀 Fortunately the wind wasn't blowing off the steep side of the ridge. The tent came down 100+ feet away and I managed to retrieve, peg out and get in. Didn't want to leave the tent after that. A learning point and a testament to the build of the humble vango hydra that I still use.
On cheeses, check the sodium levels, some half to thirty per cent of the usual ones. Sodium is enemy, holds fluid in body and raises BP. Stove is working great now.
Paul my man thanks for filming this striking view and sharing it with us, above the clouds like that, it felt like you was on top of the world. You could not of timed it better the next morning nor picked a better place, was ment to be.
Another great video🙂 I'm glad the tent is still holding up. And what a spectacular view you got with the clouds. Sunshine and blue skies is nice but,,, more "weather" can give you such a great experience. I'm camping tonight again but I will insulate my tent with house insulation :P
Another great video! I am fairly new to the channel and haven’t gone through all of your other yet… but wondered… have you ever had a video describing your camping areas there in UK? Is that public land; open space; royal lands? How does your system work? Maybe you could give a quick overview over a warm cup of tea or coffee sometime? Thanks again for letting us join you.
The MSR Ceramic Solo 1.3 litre pan is a great bit of kit. I swear by it after managing to burn soup in my first titanium pot! At £65 it might break the bank, but at 212 grams it won't break your back. I recommend getting some kind of bags for anything you store inside it so you don't scratch up the ceramic coating.
Hi Paul, I love this tent you are using, I have got the Storm star on it's way to me, but you know what it's like with kit and tents, you always want more 😂,
Best of luck with the weight loss. I struggled with my weight for years and finally lost the excess with a low carb approach. My main sport is cycling, so I still need some carbs for high intensity efforts but I'm careful to cluster carb consumption around just those workouts. Stick with it. It will change your life. Even ordinary things like getting dressed and undressed in your tent become SO much easier with the fat off.
Hey Paul - great to see my favourite outdoor youtuber doing my favourite 'local' walk!! Form Somerset its only a couple of hours and I've done most weathers - morning cloud is usually a feature. The best camp there was new years eve on the first lake - beautiful! Also - I gave up booze 4 years ago and haven't looked back - fitter, stronger and less grumpy : ) Take care.
Kovea Spider is an excellent gas stove! Remote canister, very light weight, stable and you can invert the canister for winter, plus it fits easily into small pan! Nothing beats it on weight prove or packed size!
Good vid. You are going in the right direction with eats and drink. Can't go cold turkey, you'll get into a binge cycle moderation. coffee tea water is best friends. no fruit juices very low carbs, rye bread is really only acceptable breads. dry creamer is handy. some sterady exercise, about an hour straight of walking, that's different than hillsides and such, the rhythm is what you are after. liking the bi g tough tent.
I’ve had the same issues with burning/overcooking certain foods (like eggs) with a thin backpacking pan. Some backpacking stoves can’t burn low enough. But, I’ve used stove tamers/heat diffusers to good effect. They help reduce the heat to the pot. Some aren’t very heavy (as opposed to bringing a heavier, thicker pot.
If you want a gas "canister stove" then well worth taking a look at the Alpkit Koro. Stable, light and allows canister inversion. Been happy with mine for the past five years.
Paul if you're doing low carb make sure you eat PLENTY salt if you're feeling off/sickly/light headed. I did low carb and felt terrible - then I realized it was the lack of salt that was making me feel like that - i needed about twice if not more the normal amount of salt.
Fantastic vid Paul. It would be interesting to see an aftermath video on how you dry-out and re-pack your kit for the next outing. I wonder how much weight is added to the this particular tent once packed down after a wet camp?
If you want to lose the "Timber" Paul you should try a "Fasting" Bike ride or Hike. Basically don't have no breky and just get up and hike or bike. Works for me:) Tent looks fab. The folding table and stove was new to me:) Sandy
Spot on sandy and fasting is easier to do on a low carb diet as the body starts to use body fat as the primary source of energy and hunger decreases. fasting is very healthy as it stimulates autophagy and stem cell growth.
I use the SOTO Fusion Trek and Amicus stoves a lot Paul. The Fusion Trek is dimensionally comparable to the Storm breaker, and a great gas stove. I recently spotted and bought a Campingmoon XD-2F stove which is basically a knock off of the Windmaster. Haven't used it yet. Cheap, and seems to be well made.
Beautiful views, clouds being blown down the cliff was amazing. The Nortent looks like a great bit of kit. The Stormbreaker should be used with the gas inverted, only when first lighting it about 5 seconds should it be burning gas in the upright position to get the generator hot and then it should be run on liquid gas (inverted gas canister) Always turn it upright for a few seconds before turning it off it clear the hose of liquid fuel. I would be wary of anything Optimus, from my experience quality control sucks although I have the Vega stove and it’s been OK, small burner head so hotspots are an issue.
Titanium pot burning food: you can 'season' titanium pots & pans the same as steel. Very thin fim of oil cooked till it smokes dry. Let pot cool and do again, 5-10 times (!). Then you've got a natural (no chemicals) non-stick coating. Wooden spoons only after that...
You have Amazing nature there. I'm a newbie in backpacking, it was a long pause in even one night trips when had kids. Two years ago started again. This summer I'm taking my teens and hubby to Lappland. There is something calling in those windy high landscapes. A bit nervous how my family can keep the cheariness up when the shitty weather hits 😅 Hopefully I can someday make a trip to Highlands. Really enjoying your videos as Clare's too. Greetings from Finland ( building up some courage to winter backpacking in really freezing temperatures 😂)
Paul, a) thanks for the motivation to get off my ass and b) Those clouds! I've watched a lot of hiking and camping stuff, but that was singularly amazing.
No beer Paul? 😱You're a better man than I. I purchased that table from good old Valley and Peak thanks to your last video. Looking forward to trying it out in the Peaks next weekend. Is so much easier to erect than my old one from Amazon. So thanks for that. 👍 If you're ever looking for a new place to wild camp, I can recommend the Berwyns in Wales. It's quiet and Cadair Berwyn is a great place to do a summit camp. The Vern 1 looks great btw. And wow...what an amazing cloud inversion.
I really love this tent! I’m glad you brought it with you, I love that your eating propper food and that your off the pop and caffeine. Keep at it, you are inspiring more people than you’ll ever know. I wonder if my husband would cook a chilli for me up the hill and put it in a special separator? He hates you 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Jokes…thank you for your time, commitment and honesty ❤BW, Sarah
I am sold on this tent. Regarding the Trekology pillows, I have been through two. Both only lasted 3 outings before becoming extremely leaky. Upon inspection the plastic used gets stress cracks in it from folding. It simply doesn't like being packed back away. Three out/in cycles and done. Very disappointed.
The problem with Titanium actually is that it's a fairly poor conductor of heat. So, you got a super thin pot and the heat go straight thru without spreading out creating "hot spots" where the flames of your burner is. An aluminum pot conducts heat much better and often is slightly thicker allowing the heat from the burner to spread out a lot more evenly.
I won’t roll the Alzheimer’s dice with aluminum though - there’s so much evidence in the literature at this stage that, even if there is some remaining doubt, why even take the chance?
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Great video as usual Paul, but I think portioning you food might help as well as cutting the carbs, that chilli was enough for 2 people 😂😂😂😂
ATB
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@@tentipiwildcamping I agree but all I’d had to eat all day was 2 eggs for breakfast and a chilli. Overall I was at a quiet deficit of calories for the day.
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Let you off then this time 😉
Good 👍 video sir don't think I could do that I'll stick with Car camping 👍
Hi Paul....Liverpool Kev here...Special video...thank you so much for sharing...After cancer.... I am not 'out and about' as much as I used to be .....so I really enjoy tagging along on your adventures...On the health side as I only know, you can't be flippant...But I think it was john Mortimer of 'Rumpole of The Bailey' fame who said...'There's no
pleasure I will forego, for an extra five years in a nursing home'...I know this dilemma only too well...Thank you again Paul...Liverpool Kev
Paul I checked my blood pressure and was not that bad, lost 4 kg 😅 and walking everyday, in park thanks to you and to encourage you as well 👍, we need you in good health so you can give us more videos ❤️🇲🇹
These longer form videos I think are definitely the way to go Paul, personally really enjoying them as feels like we are along with you for the camp keep it up !
That inversion was amazing! 😲😲
I could hear the excitement in your voice...rare treat that!
Great video, as always mate and thanks for introducing us to Darren.
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Thanks again for coming down mate. At least the 5 hour drive was worth it for those vistas! 🌄
Cheers mate. Loved it and definitely worth the trip down. Perfect conditions and stunning views 😍
Whilst watching this video I was impressed to hear you are cutting back on your carbohydrates. I know the last time I watched you, you were sounding pretty stressed at your health. Well done Paul, you are heading in the right direction, better off slowly stopping things, rather than stopping straight away. Life would be pretty horrible. As my father used to say, I'm proud of you!'.
Another good video, thank you and keep doing the right thing for you and your family.
I grew up with (sadly damp) canvas tents, so this thing is pure nostalgia. I love it and want one.
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That was a bit of a wild one, but that is what camping is about.
Those views are something else, wow. Including the bit you both walked along just below where you camped. Lovely and green. Ill have to stick this on my forever growing list of places to visit myself lol. All the best mate.
Very nice video Paul, walked the Beacons many times, that's the beauty of being local to them. You can't beat being there when Dragons Breathe is around the mountains, A special place.
Hi, Paul great video as usual , dont worry about your tent feeling a little damp on the inside , that is the nature of polly cotton the wetter it gets the more the fibers knit together making it more water tight ! I spent 9 days in torrential rain in Dumfries and Galloway about twenty years a go and my tent felt damp on the inside but never let water in , the biggest worry is the weight if you have to carry the tent when not being able to dry it out . All the BEST !
That Tent is an absolute weapon BTW. ❤
Wow Sunrise, Cloud Inversion and on top of the world. It really can’t get much better than that. Your tent looks great quality mate. Brilliant to see you out and about enjoying life, long may it continue.
Thanks for recommending @Holmesaway 👍 subscribed, good honest content just how we like it, thanks.
Thank you mate 👍🏻
I love these Soto stoves, superb build quality and very controllable. I use a Soto Amicus canister stove that fits neatly in my GSI Minimalist pot along with the canister, lighter and pot holder. Am Optimus windshield wraps around the pot making for a very compact and light set up. Another favourite is the Coleman Exponent 442 petrol stove that I run on naptha or white gas. I use this for motorcycle camping and it has a nice wide flame ring ideal for frying. As easy to use as a gas stove and works in all temperatures.
That has got to be one of my most favourite camping trips I’ve watched. I’ve been watching you and others. But that scenery and weather blew me away, it got me wanting to venture out. I used to love camping from when I was a kid till I took my children always in a campsite. But wild camping is something else. I’d like to think I can, but I’m 65yr woman, a bit nervous but always been adventurous and a bit of a daredevil.
Getting out & walking is the best solution for your high blood pressure.
Seeing more of nortent lately and they're definitely proving their worth so far. With the cross poles it didn't budge at all! We gave up on mince a long time ago as fed up with quality of it sometimes so now we use turkey mince and its way better. The 7% is better than the 2. I'm liking the appeal of the vern 2..
Good on you for trying to get healthier.
Yes, Paul! In God's Country! Listen to that wind, too!! There's no wind howl quite like it in the hills and mountains of Wales! Come to north Wales, mate. Even wilder!
Great vlog again, with good company,I follow both you guys & both you down to earth guys the beacons are on my doorstep,stunning views of that rolling cloud,tha tent you got looks the dogs,I’m no hiker,but I do motorcycle camping & van camping in my Vw caddy. All the best guys. 👏👏✊🏴
Be careful cutting your favourite food, im not saying eat crap food, but dont go cold turkey on it all as you wont stick it out and we want you to lose the weight! More excercise is the key to losing it, as well as improved diet, but if you want a beer on a friday then have it, provided you put in the excercise. All the best, you can do it!
Stunning Paul looked amazing 👌👍
Great vid
Cheers Graham
You have convinced me to get back into camping, what’s a decent £100-£200 winter tent and a decent priced sleeping pad? I’ve been a long time lurker and with your mentions of fitness, mental health and finding that childhood joy again. Would love a winter kit video for new/intermediate priced campers bud.
Ha you had good weather for it, I’d did a two day on a similar route the week before I think. starting from the Story arms. To say it was windy would be something of an understatement, absolutely no chance of camping high even with a Hillberg.
Needless to say I didn’t see anyone for two days, a huge contrast to the last time I was up there.
Glad your doing something about your diet few people manage to alter their life style for long.
Stunning views in the morning and lovely route back paul. The polycotton tent looked rock solid and really well put together, I like it.
Keep up the great content Paul💚
Hey Paul.. I came off caffeine a few months ago as part of a challenge with my coach. I accepted the challenge not expecting to make a permanent change. I have to say that I feel so much better off it that I’ve not gone back. I very occasionally have one if I’m really tired and you’ll be amazed at how much you feel it compared to when you drank it every day. Keep it up mate - inspirational and don’t beat yourself up if you have a slip. Also, be careful you don’t go full tilt wearing the Vivos. They are great, but you need to get used to them gradually. Loved this video as usual Paul. Thank you.
Thanks for the Nortent Vern 1 PC rain & wind test we were all looking forward to. Looks like it did very nicely. You mentioned "quiet", which I like. (Can't stand loud flappy things; crinkley sleeping mats etc.) Looks easier than some to get 'drum tight'. Free-standing for easy manouvring. Looked 4-season stong. Seems to have held up well against that heavy rain?
Do you think driving rain might eventually push through?
Do you feel like it held on to any of that water when packing it? I think this might be a 'time will tell' issue as the treatment on it wears out. And how easy is it to re-treat, and how often. But poly/cotton apparently lasts much longer than polyester, so that's always going to be a win.
This tent has unique intrigue for someone that likes a Bush Buddy wood stove for cooking and heat.
Even a candle-lantern in a closed tent would feel that much more safe. Breathable, but still no upper vents; only very low ones. But there's unzipping the upper door...
It's half the weight of it's nearest PC alternative; the Tentipi Olivin (and when you add the flu-stove to that, add another kg!).
Thanks again.
the tent has no treatment and does not need to be retreated and as for the water coming in. the more water there is the tighter the fibers get and let less water in and then open up and dry out when there is no more rain
That Nortent looks rock solid in the wind. Great find Paul.
Another great video. Watching these is like an escapism. I need to get up to the hills and camp. I often just do day hikes!
Excellent, that Nortent looks as solid as a rock in the wind. 👍
I admire your resolve Paul. Loosing weight is tough, but please remember when you reach 40 yrs, your endocrine or hormones reduce and that leads to muscle loss. In other words, watch what you eat, but keep some form of resistance training going for upper as well as lower body. The usual problem is older men trying to loose weight with diet and running, which quite often leads to accelerated muscle loss. I could go on, but it's only for the interested, lol!
Black tea is great. No milk no sugar Just don't let it stew. Add water to cup n bag 2 or 3 presses and take out
Another great video thanks for sharing the experience Paul👍 That Norwegian tent looks solid. Reminds me of an overnighter in the beacons with unpredictable gusts of wind on top. Pegged out the best I could, but in some soft peat sole just off the top of Fan Brycheiniog. Quite a surreal moment as the tent launched straight up out of sight 🚀🚀🚀🚀 Fortunately the wind wasn't blowing off the steep side of the ridge. The tent came down 100+ feet away and I managed to retrieve, peg out and get in. Didn't want to leave the tent after that. A learning point and a testament to the build of the humble vango hydra that I still use.
On cheeses, check the sodium levels, some half to thirty per cent of the usual ones. Sodium is enemy, holds fluid in body and raises BP. Stove is working great now.
Wonderful views, nice Wales didn't disappoint after your long journey. That tent looks very secure and quite. Cheers Paul for sharing your adventures.
My playground, glad you enjoyed
Be yourself because all the other identities are taken!! Like your videos.
Very cool the ways those clouds were dropping down off the peak into the valley below.
Paul my man thanks for filming this striking view and sharing it with us, above the clouds like that, it felt like you was on top of the world. You could not of timed it better the next morning nor picked a better place, was ment to be.
Another great video🙂 I'm glad the tent is still holding up. And what a spectacular view you got with the clouds. Sunshine and blue skies is nice but,,, more "weather" can give you such a great experience. I'm camping tonight again but I will insulate my tent with house insulation :P
Another great video! I am fairly new to the channel and haven’t gone through all of your other yet… but wondered… have you ever had a video describing your camping areas there in UK? Is that public land; open space; royal lands? How does your system work? Maybe you could give a quick overview over a warm cup of tea or coffee sometime? Thanks again for letting us join you.
The MSR Ceramic Solo 1.3 litre pan is a great bit of kit. I swear by it after managing to burn soup in my first titanium pot! At £65 it might break the bank, but at 212 grams it won't break your back. I recommend getting some kind of bags for anything you store inside it so you don't scratch up the ceramic coating.
Hi Paul, I love this tent you are using,
I have got the Storm star on it's way to me, but you know what it's like with kit and tents, you always want more 😂,
Great video once again, loved your attempt at the Welsh language, 'Bamber Gascoine' 😂😂
Camped in the area many a time as local. Wind can be savage anytime of the year and forced an upgrade in tent to a SC2. Good content, thanks Paul.
As a wild camper in my 70’s it’s a rucksack
absolutely spectacular cloud formations.
Best of luck with the weight loss. I struggled with my weight for years and finally lost the excess with a low carb approach. My main sport is cycling, so I still need some carbs for high intensity efforts but I'm careful to cluster carb consumption around just those workouts.
Stick with it. It will change your life. Even ordinary things like getting dressed and undressed in your tent become SO much easier with the fat off.
Hey Paul - great to see my favourite outdoor youtuber doing my favourite 'local' walk!! Form Somerset its only a couple of hours and I've done most weathers - morning cloud is usually a feature. The best camp there was new years eve on the first lake - beautiful! Also - I gave up booze 4 years ago and haven't looked back - fitter, stronger and less grumpy : ) Take care.
Kovea Spider is an excellent gas stove! Remote canister, very light weight, stable and you can invert the canister for winter, plus it fits easily into small pan! Nothing beats it on weight prove or packed size!
I'm proud of you Paul, we're in your corner!..you got this👍
niece to see you further afield Paul
Croeso y Cymru (welcome to wales )great to see you in wales on my stomping ground
Good vid. You are going in the right direction with eats and drink. Can't go cold turkey, you'll get into a binge cycle moderation. coffee tea water is best friends. no fruit juices very low carbs, rye bread is really only acceptable breads. dry creamer is handy. some sterady exercise, about an hour straight of walking, that's different than hillsides and such, the rhythm is what you are after. liking the bi g tough tent.
I’ve had the same issues with burning/overcooking certain foods (like eggs) with a thin backpacking pan. Some backpacking stoves can’t burn low enough. But, I’ve used stove tamers/heat diffusers to good effect. They help reduce the heat to the pot. Some aren’t very heavy (as opposed to bringing a heavier, thicker pot.
I’ve rested in the shelter many times to get out of the wind. Hope you enjoyed my neck of the woods Paul 🏴❤️👌🏽
If you want a gas "canister stove" then well worth taking a look at the Alpkit Koro. Stable, light and allows canister inversion. Been happy with mine for the past five years.
From a Welsh girl, your Welsh pronunciation is 👌😂🤫 nice to see you venture over my neck of the woods 😊
That’s some beautiful country
That was a great video Paul. Love the tent and a great shot of the clouds blowing down the mountain:-) Thanks!
Outstanding, Paul! Great video, thank you.
Paul if you're doing low carb make sure you eat PLENTY salt if you're feeling off/sickly/light headed. I did low carb and felt terrible - then I realized it was the lack of salt that was making me feel like that - i needed about twice if not more the normal amount of salt.
Fantastic vid Paul. It would be interesting to see an aftermath video on how you dry-out and re-pack your kit for the next outing. I wonder how much weight is added to the this particular tent once packed down after a wet camp?
13:35 A thin, homemade or commercial aluminum diffuser plate can help prevent burning when using a titanium pot or pan.
Ow, im tempted to get one. 🤔. Good trip fella. 👍
Cheers Paul. Stunning cloud in the morning. ATB mate.
Great video mate, chilli con carne looked tasty too. Solid tent that is. Definitely need ear plugs. Look forward to the next one Paul. All the best 👍
If you want to lose the "Timber" Paul you should try a "Fasting" Bike ride or Hike. Basically don't have no breky and just get up and hike or bike. Works for me:) Tent looks fab.
The folding table and stove was new to me:)
Sandy
Spot on sandy and fasting is easier to do on a low carb diet as the body starts to use body fat as the primary source of energy and hunger decreases.
fasting is very healthy as it stimulates autophagy and stem cell growth.
@@tw2893 need to do heavy free weights in the gym
We're with you Paul. Keep trying. Greetings from the California redwoods. Guess we will have to buy you something other than a beer!
I use the SOTO Fusion Trek and Amicus stoves a lot Paul. The Fusion Trek is dimensionally comparable to the Storm breaker, and a great gas stove.
I recently spotted and bought a Campingmoon XD-2F stove which is basically a knock off of the Windmaster. Haven't used it yet. Cheap, and seems to be well made.
Beautiful views, clouds being blown down the cliff was amazing. The Nortent looks like a great bit of kit.
The Stormbreaker should be used with the gas inverted, only when first lighting it about 5 seconds should it be burning gas in the upright position to get the generator hot and then it should be run on liquid gas (inverted gas canister)
Always turn it upright for a few seconds before turning it off it clear the hose of liquid fuel.
I would be wary of anything Optimus, from my experience quality control sucks although I have the Vega stove and it’s been OK, small burner head so hotspots are an issue.
thanks. glad all is well.
Absolutely loved this video. Llyn y fan fach is my most favourite wild camp so far. Chuft that u loved it too. Cheers Paul
Titanium pot burning food: you can 'season' titanium pots & pans the same as steel. Very thin fim of oil cooked till it smokes dry. Let pot cool and do again, 5-10 times (!). Then you've got a natural (no chemicals) non-stick coating. Wooden spoons only after that...
Oh yes. Proper nice clouds
Great viewing as always mate
Great video as always, Paul - stunning views
You have Amazing nature there. I'm a newbie in backpacking, it was a long pause in even one night trips when had kids. Two years ago started again. This summer I'm taking my teens and hubby to Lappland. There is something calling in those windy high landscapes. A bit nervous how my family can keep the cheariness up when the shitty weather hits 😅 Hopefully I can someday make a trip to Highlands. Really enjoying your videos as Clare's too. Greetings from Finland ( building up some courage to winter backpacking in really freezing temperatures 😂)
Well done Paul with the low carbs. Keep it up you are on your way to Amazing.
Fantastic 👏
Paul, a) thanks for the motivation to get off my ass and b) Those clouds! I've watched a lot of hiking and camping stuff, but that was singularly amazing.
Wow what scenery
No beer Paul? 😱You're a better man than I.
I purchased that table from good old Valley and Peak thanks to your last video. Looking forward to trying it out in the Peaks next weekend. Is so much easier to erect than my old one from Amazon. So thanks for that. 👍
If you're ever looking for a new place to wild camp, I can recommend the Berwyns in Wales. It's quiet and Cadair Berwyn is a great place to do a summit camp. The Vern 1 looks great btw.
And wow...what an amazing cloud inversion.
I need this tent. Beast, expensive but a beast for the price
Incredible Views my Friend !!
I really love this tent! I’m glad you brought it with you, I love that your eating propper food and that your off the pop and caffeine. Keep at it, you are inspiring more people than you’ll ever know. I wonder if my husband would cook a chilli for me up the hill and put it in a special separator? He hates you 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Jokes…thank you for your time, commitment and honesty ❤BW, Sarah
One of my favourite tents now. It’s gorgeous
That really is a nice tent and absolutely stunning views what a place! 👍🏴
Great video and bloody well windy. The views were awesome.
Hike in your wallington boots. 100% waterproof 😊 Loving your vids. Hi from Australia 🦘
OMG Paul ty for the laugh 😂 absolutely love ur pronunciation! 💖 great stuff 👏❤from Michigan
25:43 Those views are extraordinary. At 66 I’ve never ever seen such as this!😮😊
I am sold on this tent. Regarding the Trekology pillows, I have been through two. Both only lasted 3 outings before becoming extremely leaky. Upon inspection the plastic used gets stress cracks in it from folding. It simply doesn't like being packed back away. Three out/in cycles and done. Very disappointed.
Awesome seeing you in my back yard. Glad to see you have a go at pronouncing the Welsh names 😂
My neck of the woods real wild camping :)
I was up Pen Y Fan on an overnighter doing the Pen Y Fan Horseshoe in May with a 22kg pack, the ascent wasn't half tough.
The problem with Titanium actually is that it's a fairly poor conductor of heat. So, you got a super thin pot and the heat go straight thru without spreading out creating "hot spots" where the flames of your burner is. An aluminum pot conducts heat much better and often is slightly thicker allowing the heat from the burner to spread out a lot more evenly.
I came here to say this, but you already said it (and better than I would have!)
I won’t roll the Alzheimer’s dice with aluminum though - there’s so much evidence in the literature at this stage that, even if there is some remaining doubt, why even take the chance?
Was up there a few weeks ago, blowing a gale then too!