You bring a TV with you ? An issue with a tent is you are in a confined space, cant do much more than lie there or sleep, your sleeping bag in cold weather has to be fully zipped up so you cocooned. Doing the toilet in cold wether is super fun NOT.
Hey Ben, thanks for this video. I do like the reality to this one. Winter camps are a lot of hours in a tent, cold and keeping warm. I like how you avoided the normal glamourous nature of wild camp videos on TH-cam - sunsets, sunrises and stunning vistas. This one is refreshing as no two wild camps are the same. I appreciate it. Thanks. Happy New Year mate.
thats a top tip about having a dirty side and a clean side of the sit mat to have your boots in the inner! my boots were frozen the other night up on kinder scout, couldnt tie the laces as they were frozen stiff!
Frozen boots are definitely an experience woke up on the 3rd+4th with frozen tent inside and out and frozen boots Good test of gear somewhere reasonably easy to bail from
this is one of the best videos you ever made (i told you what the other one is) i always thought it was a shame you dident make longer videos lets have more of those ...... best regards from scandinavia
All the glamour, yep basically that’s wild camping, we all do it for our own reasons and make it what we want. Mostly camps for me mean I can sit and do nothing for a long time which is very different to home and work life. I love being bored 🙏🏻 thanks Ben ❄️
I do prefer the less produced and more natural long video. I'm not a novice but still enjoy seeing how others deal with different issues. You really only get that with this long format IMO. Nice job!
An excellent video, the longer format worked. I’m with you on the Wayfarer meals, they are always pretty consistent and convenient as they don’t take long to heat up. A few more recipe variations would be from them. Less condensation that I think you expected, bit thats all good. The sleep mat looked good too, so that’s now on my list of things to buy. Happy New Beans and Sausage Year..!! 😀
All your hint tips etc are fab. Super practical. And lots of ideas I will "steal" for our regular camping (coz they were work on site too) and my car camping. Thank you.
Hi mate, great vid. Nature hike aloft pillow has a strap to loop around mat. I have a 5.8 lite tour, looking at the 8. Although I have a better sleep using military issue roll mat 😂😂 I make a coffee or mocha with jetboil water after wayfarer meal. Still alive so far 😂
Really appreciate the truth and reality of winter camping. I need a new liner for my sleeping bag, so ill be taking a closer looking at the reactor, thanks for a great video.
Great video Ben, good to see you do a longer one. Really enjoyed it. I'm a similar sleeper to yourself when I'm wild camping, no matter how tired I am i seem to wake up every couple of hours or so, (Usually needing a wee) but can fortunately doze off again. I also use a bag liner, as I only have a 3 season OEX Fathom 300 synthetic sleeping bag. I have the OEX Furnace +8. Works for me as well, makes a heck of a difference, Probably doesn't add the 8 degrees they claim but I bet is 5 or or so. I also use the cheap (2 for a quid) hand warmers that stay warm all night. Throw a couple in the bag an hour before I get in and they have really warmed it up. Cheers. . 👍
A longer video, hurrah! Enjoyed that, yes, I admit on a long dark winter camp I like to add a frisson of fear by camping under trees if it's windy or listening to true crime podcast after lights out! 😂
Nice seeing you out on a longer 'start to finish' video - showing all the tricks and tips too... Tent length must have been frustrating. Pee bottle review video next?
I enjoyed the longer format. It just felt natural. Another vote for the Osprey Atmos AG50 or AG65. It has everything you've mentioned (not the LT version though which ditches some features for a minor weight reduction). Also if you weren't aware, the Talon range isn't actually designed for carrying weight. The 36, 44 and 55 litre versions all have a recommended load range of 7-11kg which especially for the latter of those two is very much on the light side for a backpack. For a solid back (Airscape in the Osprey world) designed for heavier loads I think it's the Aether range.
Great wee camp, Ben. That was pretty enjoyable. Didn't even seem like 40 mins. I take it your sleepmat didn't bottom out like the NH one did. That's good to know. I may now take the plunge and splurge out on it; just a question on whether to get the full-size or mummy-shaped one.
Thanks! I've been eyeing the mat as this years upgrade. That, the new Durston X-Dome (waiting for kinks to be ironed out), and a quilt as my mummy sleeping bag drives me nuts as a side sleeper.
Knew where u was in the first 5 seconds, one of my favourite places that is! Check out the little trails off the main path in the woods, they all lead to sweet camping spots 👍 nice vid cheers 👌
Totally agree on the Ospreys - especially with back system - if they could cross over the army Bergen with rocket side pouches would be perfect great vid
I must admit I quite like the longer video, maybe because it's something you haven't done so often. Looks like a good tent, although a little heavy. Cheers Ben, B&S
How super fun. You would be great on ASMR, your talking style would not interfere at all (I have used a lot of ASMR over time).. I love the long version, just clip some shorts to re-post for reviews, and you're all set...I am almost ready to get that 7.5R mat...thank you for review (and of the 8.8R Naturehike too, cause it was tempting til you tried it out).
Wow, waited ages to see someone else use the ferrino force 2. I've had no issues with it at all on top of Kinder Scout, side of Hellvelyn etc. Bit heavier than some tents but hey ho. Made my day!.
Thoroughly enjoyed the longer video. I have my portable radio and my Kindle that keep me entertained until it's time to sleep, but at home I hardly ever turn the TV on anyway and Alexa plays me Greatest Hits Radio (showing my age there) as I move from room to room so not much change there.
better to camp when it is snowing so your are not totally wet in some mud. Personaly, I only use a tarp, an air matress and good -15°c synthetic sleeping bag
Ive never wild camped closer than about 5 km from vehicle. Most times farther, if I was close I'd just push for the truck, where I have a "camper shell" for comfort camping!
HNY Ben 👍🏻 Ice Flame make a great down balaclava, like having a lovely light but very cosy down sleeping bag for your head and ears; if you get cold about the whiskers and ears I'd definitely recommend it, had one for three years, not going back to a beanie. Speaking of which, all the B'n' S for '25 😄
Annoyingly they changed that on the 2022 model I think. You would have to cut at least one, maybe two holes in the mesh to do that. The previous model let you do that though but it didn't have hip belt pockets and people complained so they changed it. Should have bought the older model to be honest as the straps were better and I don't really care about hip belt pockets, especially since they are too small for anything on the newer exos.
Well, I really need another long video Daley...I thought it was great 👌 I hope the tent passes the rain test, because being a short arse, I think it looks like a great option for me. Please include Rosie in the garden rain test 🙏...and also, if she could spray you with the water hose, so we know it's a genuine test, that would really make the video fun to watch 😁👌
Interesting British take on "winter". AlthoughI've seen British winter camping in raging blizzards. Here in the mountain west (Nevada, USA) my idea of winter camping is anything from 0 C. to -30 C. so I take the proper garments including my sleep system and tent. As the Norwegians say, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." BTW, a Norwegian polypropylene mesh base layer is THE warmest and driest base layer extant.
i looked at a green inca 65l in M,W was 99 went back was gone an none on website tried the usual online places ended up with blue 80l instead green 65l for 25 ...
I never heard of a yellow snow warning where I live. We know you can't eat yellow snow. It must be British politeness to warn the citizens for yellow snow. 😉😂
One not so good thing about the design is that it appears the zipper runs across the inner at the top. That’s a no no as water can hit the inner as you get in an out of the tent if it’s raining etc.
Think the bag your looking for is the Atmos ag65 absolutely awesome kit, has everything you listed..... I also have the atmos ag lt65 which is about 320g lighter but hardly any features... very comfy but not worth bothering with imo.... definitely recommend the ag 65 though
Happy New Year Ben, really enjoyed the video. Would you recommend the Big Sky pegs? Was considering them as I've seen some people mention QC issues with the tops on the Easton Nano's and I understand that the Big Sky are all in one!
@@DaleyOutdoors A good weight of over 2kg ;). Everyone prefers something different, for me too many zippers. I quickly learned to pack in one pocket. What I don't like at first glance are the compression straps on the sides, because they go over the pockets, which is not handy. I recommend Gregory Focal. Weight about 1.2 kg. It has everything you want except the loop on the front for poles. Very comfortable. Durable for its weight. It has two seasons behind it. Walking in the bushes and a few parties with friends. I don't know how much weight you normally carry. Here you mention 15kg. I think that's its maximum, then it will be less and less comfortable. I carried 22kg in it for a distance of 7 miles. Nothing happened to it, no deformation or anything. But you could already feel the decrease in comfort and the frame not working properly. I recommend considering the 58L version considering how much stuff you carry.
Osprey make the Exos exactly what you want, buy an old model, i didnt like the latest one either, the old model without the hip belt pockets was better the side straps routed under the side pockets and it carried the same weight more comfy and had better more taught back mesh which made it great for a sweaty back. I have tge latest talon 44 now which i like for sumner over night camps
Loving the longer video, have you tried the air mattress that grizzly Gaz used made by the paddling pool people? He said it was good n warm. .. wondering, re the oasis bottle, how do you know wether bottles big enough to not overflow?
Why do you not put your guylines out? What clothes did you sleep in? You should always change out of your day clothes into longjohns and a clean thermal shirt to sleep in else you get cold from the moisture given off from your body during the day.
@@GrizzlyGaz Yes, i did watch all of it. He said he did not put his guylines out as not winds were forcast, but having wild camped for over 40 years io find forcasts are never 100% correct so peg out my guylines before I need to. I did not hear what he was sleeping in, so what was it?
@@angelaknisely-marpole7679 I did the bottle before I went to sleep. I changed my jacket and got into the sleeping bag liner. I didn’t get cold after that like I said, I always wake a few times on camps.
Preferred the longer video format on this'n. Didn't find it boring at all... what was boring was me on Dartmoor t'other night, camping on a tor with nothing to do, except look at the darkness for 14 hours! 😂
Winter camping is all about bragging rights for having the balls to wake up at minus 10 Celcius and surviving it. It's to show the world to show you're SAS material. Other than that it's horrible basically, with few daylight hours and nothing to see. But it could still be fun, especially when you're in a group. At least you don't sweat a lot. Try everything at least once in your life.
Is there a difference between the cheap and more expensive sleeping bag liner? I have a cheap naturehike one, but ive seen some £50+ ones in go outdoors. What do ya reckon mate?
If you've got a spare t shirt with you pull it over the mattress and shove the pillow up inside it. Stops it moving around .
or attach a strap to the ends of the pillow that keeps it in place.
@DemiGod.. yeah mine has one already fitted but in the heat of the moment a t shirt will help 😊
I'm with you Daley... camping is boring, but I can't think of a better way to be bored. 😁
Exactly 👍
And I'm with you. To me, that's exactly the point, enjoying the chill. 👍
Id have to disagree i find its never boring camping, i get what your saying though. I just love camping haha
@@ValleyCampers I think we can all agree we don't want to be over-stimulated by Daley...
Longer videos are better, and make more videos 😊 enjoyed the video!!!!
I'd rather be bored outdoors than bored in the house mate , great video
You bring a TV with you ? An issue with a tent is you are in a confined space, cant do much more than lie there or sleep, your sleeping bag in cold weather has to be fully zipped up so you cocooned. Doing the toilet in cold wether is super fun NOT.
Love the longer videos, but like your shorter ones too. It's nice to get a mix of funny ones and longer ones like these.
Thanks for the feedback 🫡
Love these longer videos! Not boring at all!
Thanks 🫡
❤ not boring at all....thanks for taking me along, thoroughly enjoyed it 😊
Hey Ben, thanks for this video. I do like the reality to this one. Winter camps are a lot of hours in a tent, cold and keeping warm. I like how you avoided the normal glamourous nature of wild camp videos on TH-cam - sunsets, sunrises and stunning vistas. This one is refreshing as no two wild camps are the same. I appreciate it. Thanks. Happy New Year mate.
Thanks! You too! 🍻
Always avoid the yellow snow, warning or not.
😆 understood 🫡
Phaaagaaaah
I just posted sort of the same comment and now I see this. You were first 🫡
@@oldirtybeuner
Great minds....
thats a top tip about having a dirty side and a clean side of the sit mat to have your boots in the inner! my boots were frozen the other night up on kinder scout, couldnt tie the laces as they were frozen stiff!
Frozen boots are the worst 😆
Frozen boots are definitely an experience woke up on the 3rd+4th with frozen tent inside and out and frozen boots
Good test of gear somewhere reasonably easy to bail from
I enjoyed the longer video, it seemed to make for more relaxed viewing
this is one of the best videos you ever made (i told you what the other one is) i always thought it was a shame you dident make longer videos lets have more of those ...... best regards from scandinavia
Thanks! Appreciate it 👍
All the glamour, yep basically that’s wild camping, we all do it for our own reasons and make it what we want. Mostly camps for me mean I can sit and do nothing for a long time which is very different to home and work life. I love being bored 🙏🏻 thanks Ben ❄️
Ditto 👍 can’t beat a bit of boredom sometimes. Especially surrounded by nature 🤓
I do prefer the less produced and more natural long video. I'm not a novice but still enjoy seeing how others deal with different issues. You really only get that with this long format IMO. Nice job!
Thanks! 👍
An excellent video, the longer format worked. I’m with you on the Wayfarer meals, they are always pretty consistent and convenient as they don’t take long to heat up. A few more recipe variations would be from them. Less condensation that I think you expected, bit thats all good. The sleep mat looked good too, so that’s now on my list of things to buy.
Happy New Beans and Sausage Year..!! 😀
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Great video Ben. I much prefer watching the whole experience rather than a condensed version. Looked like a nice spot. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
All your hint tips etc are fab. Super practical. And lots of ideas I will "steal" for our regular camping (coz they were work on site too) and my car camping. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 👍
Loving the longer video format, it was far from boring especially because of the excellant banter.
Thanks!
Hi mate, great vid.
Nature hike aloft pillow has a strap to loop around mat.
I have a 5.8 lite tour, looking at the 8. Although I have a better sleep using military issue roll mat 😂😂
I make a coffee or mocha with jetboil water after wayfarer meal. Still alive so far 😂
40 minute video....I'm in!
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Really appreciate the truth and reality of winter camping. I need a new liner for my sleeping bag, so ill be taking a closer looking at the reactor, thanks for a great video.
Great video Ben, good to see you do a longer one. Really enjoyed it. I'm a similar sleeper to yourself when I'm wild camping, no matter how tired I am i seem to wake up every couple of hours or so, (Usually needing a wee) but can fortunately doze off again. I also use a bag liner, as I only have a 3 season OEX Fathom 300 synthetic sleeping bag. I have the OEX Furnace +8. Works for me as well, makes a heck of a difference, Probably doesn't add the 8 degrees they claim but I bet is 5 or or so. I also use the cheap (2 for a quid) hand warmers that stay warm all night. Throw a couple in the bag an hour before I get in and they have really warmed it up. Cheers. . 👍
Hand warmers are good - I use the electric one now. It’ll pay for itself in about 9 years 😆
A longer video, hurrah! Enjoyed that, yes, I admit on a long dark winter camp I like to add a frisson of fear by camping under trees if it's windy or listening to true crime podcast after lights out! 😂
Try and stay awake 🤣
@@DaleyOutdoors glad to see a longer camp, it had a calm atmosphere people like I think.
@ thanks! Appreciate it 🤓👍
Really enjoyed the longer video mate. Not saying it should be longer all the time but was a good change from the norm.
Really enjoyed the longer video my friend. Thank you for your effort, looked cold out but you’re well prepared there. All the best for 2025.
Nice seeing you out on a longer 'start to finish' video - showing all the tricks and tips too... Tent length must have been frustrating. Pee bottle review video next?
Live demo and comparison 👌🫡
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You're not lazy. Hell I've been known to drive to a camp and sleep in my car. I just couldn't be bothered to put up a tent. Cheers
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I enjoyed the longer format. It just felt natural.
Another vote for the Osprey Atmos AG50 or AG65. It has everything you've mentioned (not the LT version though which ditches some features for a minor weight reduction).
Also if you weren't aware, the Talon range isn't actually designed for carrying weight. The 36, 44 and 55 litre versions all have a recommended load range of 7-11kg which especially for the latter of those two is very much on the light side for a backpack. For a solid back (Airscape in the Osprey world) designed for heavier loads I think it's the Aether range.
Thanks for the feedback and info 👍
Loved the longer video 👍👍
Thanks 👍
I enjoy the longer videos. I am out next week for first camp of the year.
Thanks! Enjoy it 👍
Great wee camp, Ben. That was pretty enjoyable. Didn't even seem like 40 mins.
I take it your sleepmat didn't bottom out like the NH one did. That's good to know. I may now take the plunge and splurge out on it; just a question on whether to get the full-size or mummy-shaped one.
Thanks! No this one definitely has more structure to it. Less of a lilo 🤣
Get one of the old school exos bags. The black and green ones.... Perfection 👌
Give me yours.
@@DaleyOutdoors No.
@@GrizzlyGaz boo.
@@DaleyOutdoors maybe I'll give you my spare one 😎
@@GrizzlyGaz 😘
Nice one, enjoyed the longer video... Great camping spot looked great.... ATB Chris.
Cheers mate 👍
Great start to the year - and I hope that you have a great 2025 for you and your family .🎉
Same to you!
Put big light on, sounds very Sheffield my friend. 👌
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Thanks! I've been eyeing the mat as this years upgrade. That, the new Durston X-Dome (waiting for kinks to be ironed out), and a quilt as my mummy sleeping bag drives me nuts as a side sleeper.
I never get bored when camping keep your self entertained, great video mate you got a new subscriber… Ady
Welcome aboard mate 🫡
@ thank you can’t wait to get out now going to try out my new onetigris hot tent… Ady
Enjoyed vid mate, looked like a nice spot 👍
Thanks 👍
Knew where u was in the first 5 seconds, one of my favourite places that is! Check out the little trails off the main path in the woods, they all lead to sweet camping spots 👍 nice vid cheers 👌
Spoiler for choice up there 👌Thanks for watching mate 🫡
I appreciate the pump sack demonstration... 60cm seems optimal with the right amount of blow
Great video. I am going to try and give Wild Camping ago this year, but I'm a bit nervous on trying to stay stealthy. Defo on my to do list.
Go for it! Drop me an email if you've got any questions at all - happy to help if I can 🫡
Totally agree on the Ospreys - especially with back system - if they could cross over the army Bergen with rocket side pouches would be perfect great vid
Great video mate
Glad you enjoyed 🤓
Definitely not boring 👍👍
I must admit I quite like the longer video, maybe because it's something you haven't done so often. Looks like a good tent, although a little heavy. Cheers Ben, B&S
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
How super fun. You would be great on ASMR, your talking style would not interfere at all (I have used a lot of ASMR over time).. I love the long version, just clip some shorts to re-post for reviews, and you're all set...I am almost ready to get that 7.5R mat...thank you for review (and of the 8.8R Naturehike too, cause it was tempting til you tried it out).
Wow, waited ages to see someone else use the ferrino force 2. I've had no issues with it at all on top of Kinder Scout, side of Hellvelyn etc. Bit heavier than some tents but hey ho. Made my day!.
Good to know - it seems a great tent!
Sometimes you just want boring and solitude. If not, bring a friend!👍🏼
I did not see any boring time :) Happy New Year !
Good to hear! Same to you 🍻
It's not a thrill ride, I know, but I wouldn't say boring. I enjoy the little rituals, and the head space. 😁👍
Bk watching loved the longer video..thanx
'Yellow snow warning'. That made me smile. My dad warned me about yellow snow. 🤣🤣🤣
Not boring at all. Like that it's real.
More longer videos please :)
Hahaha you crack me up Gaz 😂😂😂😂
Great video Sir thanks for the info and sharing 👍
Thanks for watching 🫡
Thoroughly enjoyed the longer video. I have my portable radio and my Kindle that keep me entertained until it's time to sleep, but at home I hardly ever turn the TV on anyway and Alexa plays me Greatest Hits Radio (showing my age there) as I move from room to room so not much change there.
Have a look at the Osprey Atmos AG 65 Men's rucksack. I have used this rucksack for long-distance paths/multiday walks.
better to camp when it is snowing so your are not totally wet in some mud. Personaly, I only use a tarp, an air matress and good -15°c synthetic sleeping bag
Nice video bud,subbed
Welcome aboard 🫡
It can depend on the company as to whether it's boring
Ive never wild camped closer than about 5 km from vehicle. Most times farther, if I was close I'd just push for the truck, where I have a "camper shell" for comfort camping!
HNY Ben 👍🏻 Ice Flame make a great down balaclava, like having a lovely light but very cosy down sleeping bag for your head and ears; if you get cold about the whiskers and ears I'd definitely recommend it, had one for three years, not going back to a beanie. Speaking of which, all the B'n' S for '25 😄
I’m good with the beanie mate. Just good feet to deal with 🫡
Top video as always mate, goes to show you don't need £10,000 worth of gear and camp on top of Everest to have a good time
Absolutely 👍
I’ve got an Osprey Atmos AG LT 65, does me very well and seems to have most the features I want when It come to a bigger pack
Nice one Ben. I'm off up Kinder tomorrow, it still being the first week of 2025 and there could be a bit of snow around. Thanks for the video.👍🙂
Kinder? Never! 🤣 Enjoy it mate 👍
You can feed the strapping on the Exos thru the mesh water bottle pocket and underneath. At least the older models. Love those older Exos packs 🤘
Annoyingly they changed that on the 2022 model I think. You would have to cut at least one, maybe two holes in the mesh to do that. The previous model let you do that though but it didn't have hip belt pockets and people complained so they changed it. Should have bought the older model to be honest as the straps were better and I don't really care about hip belt pockets, especially since they are too small for anything on the newer exos.
@ I dislike the direction they went with the Exos. It’s too bad..
Great video mate. Also pegging point I'm going to make a special effort to use that phrase on a work call tomorrow 😂
Go for it! 😆
Please tell me to took that guy line with you and left no trace, shame on those that left it behind in the first place. Love the video..subbed 👍🏻
I did 👍
Good video my friend 👍
Thanks! 🫡
About waking up in the night, have you tried sleeping with earplugs? I sleep much better now that I use mine.
Nah. Can’t hear ninjas sneaking up on me with earplugs in.
@@DaleyOutdoors Well, then you'll keep waking up. I stared sleeping better when I stopped hearing the ninjas. 🤣
as a side sleeper did it bottom out or did it hold you above ground
Held me well 👌
Great video
Pft 2 degrees these rookie campers 😂😂😂 love you daley 😂😂😂
Well, I really need another long video Daley...I thought it was great 👌
I hope the tent passes the rain test, because being a short arse, I think it looks like a great option for me.
Please include Rosie in the garden rain test 🙏...and also, if she could spray you with the water hose, so we know it's a genuine test, that would really make the video fun to watch 😁👌
Thanks! And noted 🫡
@DaleyOutdoors Go Rosie ☺️👍
@@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 Ruby
@@DaleyOutdoors Aw feck. Sorry Ruby. Senility setting in...🙄🤭
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Long or short video, im fine with either. Glad you left out the peeing in an empty oasis bottle 😂
Saved that for my other site 🤣
I'm not gonna try searching. Who knows what might come up 🫣
@ some things you can’t unsee…
That'll be his OnlyFans sight which he shares with Messner 😳🤣👍🏻
Interesting British take on "winter". AlthoughI've seen British winter camping in raging blizzards.
Here in the mountain west (Nevada, USA) my idea of winter camping is anything from 0 C. to -30 C. so I take the proper garments including my sleep system and tent.
As the Norwegians say, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." BTW, a Norwegian polypropylene mesh base layer is THE warmest and driest base layer extant.
i looked at a green inca 65l in M,W was 99 went back was gone an none on website tried the usual online places ended up with blue 80l instead green 65l for 25 ...
I never heard of a yellow snow warning where I live. We know you can't eat yellow snow. It must be British politeness to warn the citizens for yellow snow. 😉😂
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One not so good thing about the design is that it appears the zipper runs across the inner at the top. That’s a no no as water can hit the inner as you get in an out of the tent if it’s raining etc.
Great Video longer ones are better 👍
Thanks - noted 🫡
Perfect example buddy
Think the bag your looking for is the Atmos ag65 absolutely awesome kit, has everything you listed..... I also have the atmos ag lt65 which is about 320g lighter but hardly any features... very comfy but not worth bothering with imo.... definitely recommend the ag 65 though
I'll check it out! 🫡
@DaleyOutdoors 100% can be had about £210 go outdoors have it... think they do a 55 as well ... awesome channel btw
What a spot. God!
The Atmos has all the features you mentioned..
Happy New Year Ben, really enjoyed the video. Would you recommend the Big Sky pegs? Was considering them as I've seen some people mention QC issues with the tops on the Easton Nano's and I understand that the Big Sky are all in one!
Definitely. I've used them for the last two-ish years and haven't looked back.
@@DaleyOutdoors 👍
Thumbs up for the "Morning Glampers" ....
Great video Ben, think I've seen solo Sarah camp at that spot, have you done a separate vid on the sleeping bag ? Looks good for 48 squid 👍
It was in my Temu haul I think. It’s warm enough it just leaks feathers like mad!
All the stuff you say that you want in an Osprey are in the Atmos AG 50.
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@@DaleyOutdoors A good weight of over 2kg ;). Everyone prefers something different, for me too many zippers. I quickly learned to pack in one pocket. What I don't like at first glance are the compression straps on the sides, because they go over the pockets, which is not handy.
I recommend Gregory Focal. Weight about 1.2 kg. It has everything you want except the loop on the front for poles. Very comfortable. Durable for its weight. It has two seasons behind it. Walking in the bushes and a few parties with friends. I don't know how much weight you normally carry. Here you mention 15kg. I think that's its maximum, then it will be less and less comfortable. I carried 22kg in it for a distance of 7 miles. Nothing happened to it, no deformation or anything. But you could already feel the decrease in comfort and the frame not working properly. I recommend considering the 58L version considering how much stuff you carry.
Osprey make the Exos exactly what you want, buy an old model, i didnt like the latest one either, the old model without the hip belt pockets was better the side straps routed under the side pockets and it carried the same weight more comfy and had better more taught back mesh which made it great for a sweaty back. I have tge latest talon 44 now which i like for sumner over night camps
Yeah I’ll keep my eye out for an old Exos I think 👍
Loving the longer video, have you tried the air mattress that grizzly Gaz used made by the paddling pool people? He said it was good n warm. .. wondering, re the oasis bottle, how do you know wether bottles big enough to not overflow?
It’s a see through bottle and I empty it after each “use”
Probably not leaky tent, condensation from Fendy farts and Gaz snoring 😅
There’s nothing wrong with being efficient!
Why do you not put your guylines out? What clothes did you sleep in? You should always change out of your day clothes into longjohns and a clean thermal shirt to sleep in else you get cold from the moisture given off from your body during the day.
Because it wasn’t windy and it’s a freestanding tent. I didn’t change and didn’t get cold.
He did answer all your questions in the video. Did you even watch it? 🤦🏼♂️🤣
@@GrizzlyGaz Yes, i did watch all of it. He said he did not put his guylines out as not winds were forcast, but having wild camped for over 40 years io find forcasts are never 100% correct so peg out my guylines before I need to. I did not hear what he was sleeping in, so what was it?
@@DaleyOutdoors You said you woak up seversal times due to being chilly. And you needed a hot water bottle!
@@angelaknisely-marpole7679 I did the bottle before I went to sleep. I changed my jacket and got into the sleeping bag liner. I didn’t get cold after that like I said, I always wake a few times on camps.
Cracking spot 👌
Sure is 🫡
Preferred the longer video format on this'n.
Didn't find it boring at all... what was boring was me on Dartmoor t'other night, camping on a tor with nothing to do, except look at the darkness for 14 hours! 😂
Sounds like heaven to me 😆
Mate you had orbs in your tent.
Temu chicken feathers 😆
Winter camping is all about bragging rights for having the balls to wake up at minus 10 Celcius and surviving it. It's to show the world to show you're SAS material. Other than that it's horrible basically, with few daylight hours and nothing to see. But it could still be fun, especially when you're in a group. At least you don't sweat a lot. Try everything at least once in your life.
It’s always fun 😂 what you mean 😂
Is there a difference between the cheap and more expensive sleeping bag liner? I have a cheap naturehike one, but ive seen some £50+ ones in go outdoors. What do ya reckon mate?
I’ve only used the sea 2 summit one mate. I think it was £40 on sale.