Hiking & Wild Camping CAIRNGORMS: Beinn Bhrotain & Monadh Mor
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- The Dymanic Duo are back for another hike and wild camp. This time in the Cairngorms. We set off from Linn of Dee to do the two Munros; Beinn Bhrotain & Monadh Mor. Later on we find a breezy lochside camp in the shadow of the mighty Cairn Toul.
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absolutely stunning views, what a great video/channel.
Thanks Alex and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment too. 😁 👍🏻
Nice to see you both out and about and enjoying a long anticipated wrap o'clock. Great video and yep you need that guy line putting on! Or ear plugs? Sleeping bag recommendation I use the Thermarest Parsec 20. Light, hydrophobic down, packs small and under a kg. Just shop around as the price varies massively from shop to shop. I checked prior to writing this and Amazon were the most expensive but I paid just shy of £300 but it's available for £270
Cheers Garry, you know I've tried several different ear plugs and never got on with any of them. 😔 Think it's because I've got narrow ear holes 😂
I'll look into the Thermarest bag too, think I have another model of Thermarest's to look at.
@@WalkWithWallace forgot to mention the bag has straps you can put around your sleep mat so you don't roll off it, great for restless nights
@@rambling_rambler restless nights. 🤔 They're all usually restless. 😂
Brilliant once again Robin, you can't beat the sound of fresh cold and clean running water.
Thanks Malcolm. It's always nice to pitch next to running water too.
@@WalkWithWallace But not when it's coming from yourself, lol. The running Water !!
@@malcolmnash5850 😂 💦
love the video robin and love thats area of cairngorms nice summit bit windy so not just me gos out in wind tfs atb bryan
Cheers Bryan, you'd be waiting forever if you didn't go out in winds. 😁
Robin, Great trip, glad the two of you are up and running again. The Cairngorms take a bit of beating when you have the conditions. Looking forward to seeing your up and coming adventures. Cheers, Charlie.
Cheers Charlie. I do love the Gorms. I think I've camped there more than any where else. Good we've all got a bit of freedom back again. I'll never take it for granted again.
Great to see you out Robin, got out myself.......canny beat getting the wind between yer lugs. God bless Scotland, it’s lovely and it’s hame.
Hear, hear mate. Where did you get to yourself?
Walked from Motherwell to New Lanark via the Clyde valley walkway and biviyed at Corra Linn falls. Doesn't sound that spectacular but honestly the scenery is gorgeous. Ullapool in a fortnight for An' T so canny wait. ,👍
@@mountain_del1863 I've never been to New Lanark, looks good though. An Teallach. 🤤 Hope you get the weather mate. 🤞🏻
Enjoyed that. Cheers.
Cheers John. 👍🏻
What a great trip, nice to see those wonderful valley's in the Cairngorms. Will I ever hike in Scotland again. I hope so.
Cheers Robin.
Cheers Dave, I hope so too mate. 👍🏻
The hills are alive with the sound of music🎶 and wraps. Ha ha loved the 'Walkin Chicken' intro 💼 respect. Thought the wild flower shot with the mountains was beautiful🌼
It's a catchy tune isn't it. 😁
Was that the bog cotton scene near the end?
@@WalkWithWallace Hi Robin, yes, I do not know of Bog Cotton, will have yo research.
@@carolashine582 it's also called cotton grass too. I've always called it bog cotton as its always near bog. 😁
What a trip! You had perfect conditions by the looks of it. Bet you were buzzing, being out in the mountains again. Permission to mock the mack wrap before trying it. LOL. I love mackerel though so I wouldn't completely rule it out. Cheers, Mari
Apart from the wind, it was as good as it gets. 😁 Permission granted 😂 you can let me know if you ever try one.
I gotta try these wraps you go on about as I love mackerel x
Just noticed this second comment. 😁
Maan, you had some snow up there Robin. I take it this is a new video. The chicken camps again and a mighty fine one to. Scan for camp was successful. Good route out - that old tree stump might be a thousand years old or more. Good going. Mark
Hey Mark, fresh off the press this one. That was Saturday we camped out. Its quite common for snow patches to hold out until the next winter.
The tree stump is extremely old, Scotland would have been carpeted in Caledonian Scots pines.
@@WalkWithWallace That's good Robin. Many years ago it was said that in some deep recesses Scotland had glacier type environments. It is a great country - that Caledonian Forest was something.
@@WyeExplorer the remnants of the old forest is amazing, when your amung the trees you can imagine how it may have looked 100s of years ago.
@@WalkWithWallace I bet you can Robin and I kn ow the feeling you speak of.
Nice to see the Cairngorms from different angle! Sometimes I forget there are more glens than the ones I've explored! :) For your sleeping bag I can vouch for the Katabatic Alsek quilt. Second to none but based in the US so may be a pain to get. I've also heard great things about enlightened equipment... but for Europe I think Cumulus is still the reference.
Hey Cam, I know you have a fondness of the Cairngorms too. There's lots of little bits that keep you coming back for years. I've been considering quilts for a while now, can't bring myself to pull the trigger on one. I've been looking at Enlightened Equipment, UGC quilts and you've gave me a third option now. 🤔
Cracking matey I’m loving the Raps 😀👍 ATB Trev
Cheers Trev, you're in the minority most folk think they are boak 😂
Walk With Wallace 👣 ha I’ll have pilchards in mine tho 😂
@@NorthwalesBushcrafters can't argue with that. 🎣 😂
Another great video Robin, I really enjoyed that. The Cairngorms is one area of the UK that I´ve never walked in and I had hoped to walk through on my trip from Carlisle to J.O.G in April but of course, that never happened. It looks like superb mountain walking terrain. ATB, Gary.
@@TheConstantHiker thanks Gary, the Cairngorms is up there with my favourite places for hill walking and camping out. Definitely would be up your street. 👍🏻
Aww nice place to collect some fresh water 😁 I would love to just drink mountain water 💜
You caught some really great views and put this video together brilliant xox
Cheers sis, the water off the hill is amazing. 💦
You'd love the mackerel wraps for sure, must run in the family. 😁
Wow those cairngorms are pretty special Robin , but you put the effort in to reach the summits . I bet it felt like winter at times in that wind . The old solo was rattling away , I always leave the guy lines attached to those side tie out points lol . I too had a restless night in the solo in the lakes, but who needs sleep eh .
really enjoyed it atb Dave
PS you cant beat a good wrap .
It was great to be back amung the mountains again mate. It was a long wait, but worth it. Got your latest video in my to watch list for this week.
I'm going to make use of those tie out points, I've got some spare dyneema kicking about. What length did you cut them?
@@WalkWithWallace a couple of metres or more so you can use a pole to give you height at the head end.
@@BorderRambler sounds really long, I'll see how much cord I've got left. Cheers.
Nice one lads , looked a good trip .. good video as usual Robin .. Cheers Stevie
Cheers fella. Kev said do them as you needed them. 😂
@@WalkWithWallace lol , i'll be gone into the Cairngorms when i get back
@@ootnboots haha. Just kidding. 😁
Good work my man. Would you mind telling me what tent you were flapping in there? Or any other recommendations for a one man/ 2 man tent big enough for me and the dug. Lanshan? Sorry 2 b a pest.
Cheers Davie, it was the SMD Lunar Solo I had. Kev was rocking the Lanshan 1. What about a Lanshan 2? More room to spread out with the dog. 🏕 🐶
@WalkWithWallace cheers big man....Lanshan 2 i will check it oot. Look forward to watching more of your vids.
@@gordonnodrogthomson cheers Davie Davros. Another tent to throw into the mix, Wild Country Helm Compact 2.
@WalkWithWallace thanks chief appreciate you taking the time, will explore that too! Were you mulling that one over through the night 😆
@@gordonnodrogthomson 😂 Haha, aye got to sleep on these things. Endless list mate, could run off loads!
Looks like you could have done with the Helm that night! You getting on with the compact 1 ok? If you fancy saving some pennies, I took a gamble on Vango’s new Cobra 200 which paid off. I paid £110 for mine. had to finish off a few stitches but it’s a very good value down bag that weighs 700g and is a 2° comfort with a -4° limit. I’ve made a synthetic quilt to go over the top in winter to push the dew point out a bit and up the warmth and now my winter sleep system weighs less than my old winter bag. I’ve only had the chance to test it around the 0-2° mark and without the quilt I’ve never slept better in years of using high end equipment. It was a very wet night but had no condensation issues. I think knowing what temp range suits you is the key. I’m a warm sleeper and anything below a -6 comfort in winter cooks me alive and wets out. Good luck with your search!
I've only used the Helm Compact once since buying it, will use it more when the colder weather arrives. It would have bossed that wind though.
I bought a PHD sleeping bag a few weeks ago in the sale, waiting on it being delivered still. Takes 6-8 weeks. Good to - 6°c apparently. I like the idea of a synthetic quilt to use in winter rather than having a separate sleeping bag.
Walk With Wallace 👣 That PHD bag will be worth every penny. I was toying between making my own or going to PHD or UGQ. The Vango solved the problem cheaply as I’m after a more winter suited tent. Truthfully, I want a Scarp but they’re pricey to import so I keep tempting myself with the Helm 1 and pushing it a bit in winter. It’s good to see other doing well with it!
@@lewissaundersguitar PHD have a great reputation, the one I've ordered only has a half zip, but I'm cool with that.
I was tempted with a quilt for ages, like yourself either UGQ or Enlightened Equipment. Also going down the synthetic route with Valley & Peak. I came to the conclusion being a restless sleeper, I didn't want drafts and never had an issues with sleeping bags.
Scarp 1 would be a class 4 season tent imo. I'm put off import taxes, although I was lucky with the Trailstar.
I reckon the Helm will handle winter fine, I'll maybe by some of those Delta pegs though for peace of mind.
Walk With Wallace 👣 It’ll most certainly live up to it as well! I understand your restlessness, I’m the same, that’s why I put the quilt over a bag. Can move around all I want and it stays over me. Can’t be doing with faff in the cold! Will look forward to seeing how you get on with your PHD, it should see you through nicely! I’m going to have a lot of explaining to the Mrs if I go for the Scarp but I think the Helm might slip under the radar 😁 luckily for my wallet they’re both out of stock!
@@lewissaundersguitar I reckon the PHD will serve me well for years. The Cumulus bag in the video is nearly 10 years old now and has done well.
The Helm 1 Compact is like rocking horse poo at the moment. If you get one, I'm sure the missus won't notice. 😂
Now thats an interesting route i never thought off when you mentioned the "white bridge" i was thinking where the hell is he going? lol! I have always intended in bagging they two Munros from Feshie i thought you where going straight on into Geldie Burn territory. But that is the main reason i love that neck of the woods as there are many different routes to make up as you go along you could walk there a 100 times and never get bored :)
Never tire of the Gorms. I'd done these from Feshie first time around, so when I'm doing my second round of Munros, I try and mix it up a bit.
Geldie is bleak and wind swept, I love it.
Never underestimate mackerel or sardines in a wrap.... Loads on the shelves🤘🤘🤘🤘
🤣 You know the score.
Nice one guys. Didn’t look too busy? How long was it from Linn to Beinn Bhrotain? Went to that pitch in East Lothian the other day and saw a lanshan 1 and thought maybe it was one of you fellas! Great to get back out. Cheers
Linn of Dee car park was busy, but once we set off towards White Bridge it was quiet. Hardly met anyone. It took us roughly 5 hrs 30mins. We did kill a bit of time looking at the snow patches.
Someone else camping on the hill fort? Wonder if it's a popular spot? 🤔
Could have been me, I still use my Lanshan 1 all over Lothian.
@@andrewbates1695 small world. 😁
Walk With Wallace 👣 aye, I think because it’s not too far off the road and near the John muir way too. Nice wee spot anyways.
@@NameisLeon good point. I need to look into other places to pitch down East Lothian. Traprain Law is another option.
Well done getting to sleep in that noise Robin! I have the Alpkit 700 bag. Worth a look. Also, when’s Kev’s takeover coming back?? ;) kids love it
I've got an Alpkit PD600 for winter, and Kev uses the PD400. I might get another one. 🤔
I've been to do hand him the camera, think because of the wind we didn't venture out much. 😁
Liking the Grid References, as this will save me time when I am up there later this month.
Cheers Andrew, I used to write trip reports and it's always useful to have GRs so you can follow along on a map.
Thermarest Vesper Quilt 0 degree, 5 hundred and something grams. It’s braw
I've been thinking about quilts for a while and I can't make my mind up. I'm quite a restless sleeper and don't want to feel cold spots. 🤔
Walk With Wallace 👣 it has a wee (easy to lose) strap thing that can secure it to your mat. There is a stud to secure around your neck as well. I have adapted to the quilt immediately and had exactly the same concerns as yourself. I haven’t had a problem. I am a really restless sleeper as I have a chronic muscle upper arm pain that wakes me sometimes but have found it actually better as I have more room while still being covered. No regrets so far. I did use it during an overnight winter camp but I did have two dogs on either side of me to add to the heat factor :-)
@@Tweets122 hmm, I've been tempted for a while I have to admit. 🤔 So much choice too. Good to know you get on with yours though. I've not heard anyone say anything bad against quilts.
What a smashin hike! -I see your lunar solo has exactly the same noise grief in wind as my Lanshans! lol I've ordered some tent canopy clips to add another fastening to the 'more flappy' parts - one more in a collection of (prob useless) experimental mods to make me feel like I'm still doing something camping related during this lockdown! Looking forward to the ferry from Belfast getting back to normal to get another trail done. Enjoying your vids! atb Sinco
I bought the Lanshan Pro hoping to get away from that windflap. 😂 I've attached all 3 guylines. Those tent clips look good, I've seen them before. Weigh next to nothing, hope it works. 😁
Wrap o'clock!?! Thought you was ganna bomb some naughty stuff.. Loving the blue!! Such a grand vid dude.. Bet it was sweet geeting back at it! Stay safe n keep um coming!!
Camp scan was dope too 🤜
@@Impalaontrail mate you crack me up at times, 'some naughty stuff'. 🤣
@@WalkWithWallace mackerel wraps are pretty naughty haha
@@Impalaontrail good for joints mate. 😄
@@WalkWithWallace and for keeping other walkers a good 2m away!!
Good looking tent, what is it?
Mine was the SMD Lunar Solo and Kevin in the Lanshan 1.
Would love to see a special feature on the wraps - Jamie Oliver style 👌
Haha, sure I could pad that out into a 5 minute video. 😁
Excellent 👌
Thank you. 😊
Good video, the Rab Mythic 400 works well as a bag if you're looking for suggestions 👍
Cheers mate and I'll add that to the ever growing shortlist of sleeping bags to research. 😁
Bit late getting to this one, sorry Robin. Isn't L.O.D to White Bridge just the best start to a walk? Water from the stream and a wee sing song with Walking Chicken.Nice nod to Head For The Hills Scotland...Looks like a tough one so soon after lockdown..ATB to you and Kev.
Cheers Stewart, aye a wee reference to Hermit Hill. Even if I forgot most of the lyrics. 😁 I was reading the comments on his last ever video the other day, lots of views and tributes. 😊
My legs felt surprisingly good after this one, think the lockdown cycles helped.
Beautiful location!
Cheers Snooch. 😁
Nice one fellas. Probably tough going underfoot for some of that. Lovely surroundings as always though!
I'm sure you know but the Summit to Eat meals have a fill level line marked A,B,C etc.. on the inside. If you're currently measuring out the water it may save you a little hassle if you use the line letter. Hopefully I'm not telling you something you already know!! lol :-) It's written pretty small on the back so we also write the letter on the packet. I'm a little blind especially in low light conditions so that's part of our pre adventure prep.
All the best the nooo… D&L :-)
Cheers D&L, aye it was a bit rough heading off from the loch, but not too bad overall. 😁
Yeah, I marked the fill line on the back of the packet too, but find sometimes you can add too much or too little water as it absorbs quickly into the food. I boiled slightly more than 300ml to account for evaporation and it was perfect. 👌🏼 I don't think I'll bother with the fill lines now. 🤔
Looking forward to your Glen Tilt video BTW, I've got some plans to visit at some point for a through hike.
@@WalkWithWallace Just about to start the edit now. Its been a while!
Ref the fill line, just remember each meal has a different fill level. :-)
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 nice one. 😁
Aye, all packs marked out individually per fill lines on each pack. Nothing worse than a watery meal. 😳
Check these. I have the Standard M, it weighs 1.120kg and I comfortably slept at -5 centigrades. I have also some Cumulus items and the quality os absolutely comparable, but for a fraction of the price. I also have an Ice Flame quilt, very nice but I use it in spring/fall seasons.
Hi there, your comment didn't filter through to my phone and noticed this on my laptop. Cheers for the suggestions. I got myself a PhD bag a couple of months ago.
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Nice one lads , I’ll have to give the wraps a try 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Danny, if you like a bit of fish why not. 😁
Great vid Robin.
Thanks Andy. 😁
Like you, I decided to replace my old 3 season down bag. I went for a Sestrals quilt from As Tucas. About the same bulk as my old bag, but half the weight at 600g for the 167 insulated version (rated to 2 deg). Not thoroughly tested yet, but shuts out light (and noise) without getting too stuffy.
I've been looking at As Tucas and Valley & Peak synthetic quilts. Can't make my mind up. Not knowing the pack size doesn't help me make a decision.
@@WalkWithWallace I put mine in an oversize 10l drybag, then kneel on it to exclude air. Gives a pack size of 35x25x8, which goes flat at the bottom of a 40l pack.
@@jonpearce1072 that sounds decent actually. I'll give it some thought.
good video Robin but leave the singing to the experts lol.
Aww I thought I was quite good as well. 😂
You sound like a goose farting in the fog 🤣
@@stevesdaysoff2759 😭😆
Nice one guys! Bet that one blew the cob webs out! I'll need to give the old wraps a go. Handy wee snack that won't end up turning rank in the heat lol.
Definitely Kris. 😁
Aye, that's the reason we take them, doesn't go rank and good for the joints.
@7:17 if you camp there does that count as a snow camp mate
Definitely. 😁 Might want a bivvy bag though.
Yaaaaassss the Dynamic Duo Love it!! Well in lads class as usual keep the vids coming.
😁 Cheers David.
Nice to see you oot again and with mad kev haha. The new troosers ar awfa braw.
Rich
Mad Kev. 😂 Haha, aye ripped my old troos, so treated myself to a new pair during lockdown.
Mad mental Kev 😄
Enjoyed that Robin, cheers for sharing it mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
Cheers Jiffy. 😁
Brilliant video mate of a great trip. Nice tunage anaw 👌👍 roll oan the next one. Make up for lost time.
Cheers Kev. It was a top weekend. 👌🏼
Can't wait to get up the North West next.
Epic Cairngorms. Great video. Richard
Cheers Richard, the Gorms are hard to beat. 😁 👌🏼
You both must be so happy to be back in big hills. Well done. Long walk!
Long over due Jonas. It was fab. Will never take it for granted. 😁
Looks like a really nice hike! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kaatje, it was great to be back hiking and camping amung the mountains again. 😁
Another great video lads .. mon the wraps!
Cheers Ian. 😁
Did you get out yourself at the weekend?
@@WalkWithWallace not this weekend nah weather was pretty unsettled :/ we're away next weekend though :)
@@ianlockhartphotography3072 nice one, aye we wanted to head west but the east was looking better. Sunday turned out decent.
Brilliant mate. Watching videos like this definitely gives you the itch to get back out . well done 👍
Cheers Mucker. 😁 It was brilliant, waited 4 months to get back to the mountains.
@@WalkWithWallace looked a really good one for your first after lockdown well done
Interesting that you came down Glen Geusachan. I was told 20 odd years ago by an experienced walker 'never, ever go down that glen as it's horrible' and I never did, but it looked ok in your video. I did these after a night camping beside Corour bothy and my wee photo was taken on the way over to the lochan you camped beside so that tells you what sort a day it was. I never found the path down to Glen Dee either and stumbled through all sorts to get down. Perhaps Glen Geusachan would have been better. I have an Alpkit pipedream (400 i think) sleeping bag which is excellent, 3 season and never been cold in it, worth a look.
From Loch nan Stuirtaig down 300 metres or so, it's a bit rough and wet. But nothing terrible to be honest, done a lot worse. Its a cracking area to explore.
Ironically I have a Pipedream 600, it's a bit heavier and bulkier for 3 season use. I may end up picking up the PD400 too.
Lovely video, really enjoyed it! Worth having a pair of earplugs in your kit, I always do just for windy nights 😊 Keep
Up the great content.
Cheers. 😁
You know something, I've never got on with earplugs. 😒 Tried a few pairs now, the nurse said my ear canals are really narrow.
Fair enough, a lot of people find them a pain tbf. Just watched another of your recent vids, brilliant again. Those real turmat meals are my personal favourites 👌🏼🙌🏼
@@OutdoorIntrigue which one do you recommend? Bla Band are still my favourite freeze dried efforts to date. 😁
Thanks for another vid, I really enjoy them. Looks like a good trip. I visited my mum in Kinloch Rannoch almost this time last year and was able to spend a couple of nights in the hills on the edge of the Cairngorms - am absolutely dying to get back there! I also like the Grid Refs - would love to see map routes inserted into the vids. Thanks again.
Thanks Gregory, Kinloch Rannoch is a great base for going exploring the hills. Hopefully you're back up soon to visit your Mum and sneak in some more hill walking. 😁
I've put map overlays in videos before, there is a potential copyright issue, but I think you can put in the Crown copyright information at the end of your video.
Off for a trip in the Highlands next week! Curious, do you ever filter the water in the streams or just drink it as it comes?
Where you off to? 😁
I carry a filter and used it at the beginning of the video, but I don't bother with filters once high up in the hills away from farmland. Can't beat the taste of fresh water off the Cairngorms. 👌🏼
@@WalkWithWallace Have a week around Lomond and Tyndrum, then doing the Ring of Steall before heading over to Skye for a week. Going to do the last three legs of the Skye Way. Thanks for that, I also carry a filter but appreciate the insight!
@@samamos7204 sounds like a grand trip you've got planned Sam. Hope the weather is good for you. 🤞🏻
@@WalkWithWallace so do we! If not - Goretex on!
@@samamos7204 have a good one, whatever the weather brings. 😁
Great footage as always⛺️🤠👍. Tinned mackerel😯?! Go De-luxe & take some vac-packed smoked, peppered mackerel 😻😍🤤😍❗️
Oh here, that sounds nice. Might have to try that or an Arbroath Smokie. 😋
We done this same walk at the weekend and also camped down near the loch, but slightly higher up so we got some shelter from the hill. Big slabs of snow on the tent in the night. It can get wild out there.
I wonder if we camped a bit higher we might have got a bit of shelter. Enjoyable route though isn't it. 🏕
@@WalkWithWallace absolutely. I hadn't been up the plateau in a while so it was great to be back. Quite a long route to do in a day so glad we camped.
@@KingPlastik7 doing these trips with an overnight camp makes it more memorable. First time I was up there, it was clagged out and I missed all the views.
@@WalkWithWallace it was good to combine with a camp at the end down Glen Feshie. I love it down there .
@@KingPlastik7 same, got a proper wild feel to the place.
Another cracking video and good to see you & Kev back oot! Amazing views and loved the windswept, man leg pose! 😉😂 Those wraps though... 🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢
Thanks gawjus. 😁 Pass for next weekend approved yet? 🤔
Lol, no pass application has been submitted for approval yet! 🤔😉😂
@@nicolacooper4588 must have been lost in the post. 😁
@@WalkWithWallace Weather's to be gash next weekend anyhoo 😏
@@Kev_Russ too early to say. 😁
Great video. Was the initial hike to white bridge ok, or a bit tedious? A lot of folk seem to bike it.
We biked it first time around for Geldie, I'd definitely take a bike for that. But I enjoyed the approach on foot to White Bridge. Much quieter than the Glen Derry approach.
is that a cumulus sleeping bag you got what you think
It is aye, about 10 years old now mate.
@@WalkWithWallace just want winter bag
@@northeastwildcamper me or you mate?
@@WalkWithWallace me mate looking get one now 👍
@@northeastwildcamper ah right. I've got an Alpkit PD600 for winter. 😁
Great Video Robin. Super stuff. 👍🏻
Thanks Simon. It was a top trip.
Any luck on the Trailstar front?
haha.. itching for a pitching.. love it. beautiful area nice one!
Haha, cheers Rigby. 😁
Looks stunning, even more than usual. Such blue in your sky shots.
Thank you. 😁 Sunday was much warmer than expected.
Inspired as usual Robin. I'm Heading out on friday evening, far from the hordes hopefully 🤞 cannot wait .
Cheers Marc, where you off to or is that top secret just now? 🕵️ 😁
@@WalkWithWallace 🤣 you got it 🤣🤫
Yasssss back at it! Great start to the post-Covid season 👍. Planning on doing those two by bike fairly soon from either Linn of Dee or Bridge of Tilt (to make a proper big day). Looking forward to the next one! Oh, and mackerel wraps have been consumed in this household 😁
Bridge of Tilt would be a tough, but great shift. 😁 Good to get some support for the mackerel wraps, I might get a sponsorship deal from John West. 🎣
@@WalkWithWallace guid to yourselves if splashing out on John West every week 😂. Aldi for the win ☺️
@@jamesbell6889 😂 aye, usually Aldi or Lidl.
Hi, great video. I've never done the cairngorms before and will put it on my list. I have a Lunar Solo by six moons and agree that the tie out on the panels are really important in higher winds. I also added some grip clips by Gram counter from Ultralight outdoor gear on the largest panel to add some support there, works a charm. The most difficult thing with that tent is finding enough space I think. It's only a one man but the area it requires is quite significant. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Peter, you'll love the Cairngorms. Proper backpacking country. 😁
I've just had a look at those grip clips, they look idea, thanks for the tip, I'm goimg to buy some today. What length are you guylines for the side tie outs?
The Lunar Solo is spacious for a 1 man tent, so does have a bit of a larger footprint. Great tents though.
@@WalkWithWallace Glad I could help out. I'm not certain how long the guy lines are precisely but I made them a little longer, especially on the side I lay my head because I use a second trekking pole to wrap the line around to hold the tie out further and gives more head room inside the tent. I hope this makes sense.
@@PMarsh14 it does yes, without the trekking pole, the guyline would just tug down on the flysheet.
Cant beat a long walk in the Gorm's. A rather grand trip and those tents don't half perform well for there weight. Atb
Aye, you helped make my mind up to leave the bikes at home. Tent was a bit flappy. Going to get those side ties hooked up with some dyneema guylines for next time.