❄️‼️ BRUTAL SOLO WILDCAMP 50MPH WINDS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2024
- 🎬 In this weeks video it’s a solo hike in the Lake District for a summit camp on Skybarrow Dodd. It’s my first time up this fell and the weather was epic. Lots of snow, super strong winds and even some snowboarders. Crazy!
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Khatoola Microspiles £58 (Best out there)
Kahtoola Microspikes 16 (Red, Medium)
Unigear £20
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#snow
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Nice one Kris - for me, the Soulo is the strongest, most reliable one person shelter on the planet. ATB
Cheers Chris. So glad I bought it as definitely gives peace of mind and actually really like everything about the tent really impressed with it. I know no tent is bomb proof but have every confidence in this 🙌🏼
Back with a bang! Well in Kris. Proper camp 💪🏽
Take care mate,
Adge
Ooush 🤙🏼 haha cheers Adge. Honestly it was epic in the snow, really hope we get more
Great video, really enjoyed it 👍
Thanks Gary
Brilliant Kris! What another superb video, such a down to earth lad and your content is excellent.
Thanks for that, really nice thing to say and appreciate it
Great, subbed.
Awesome thanks for your support
Mate what a find your channel is, keep it up ❤
What a lovely comment thank you
Great video. Thanks! The Black Label would have been my choice.
Cheers Kelvin. I agree, if I’d bought new I would’ve paid the little extra for the black label. Bought this used but mint condition with the footprint at a great price so jumped on it. Really wanted sand too and most others I saw were either too expensive or red. I could always get the 10mm poles one day for this.
Just come across your channel, I had to put a coat on watching that, brrrr😂😊
Haha it was definitely a cold one but honestly I really needed this camp and really enjoyed it
As strong as the Soulo is, that interior would drive me nuts 😅
With the flapping? It’s not too bad to be fair. Most tents flap inside with strong winds and I did have the zips down on the outer for ventilation so it was catching the wind. I’d say my Scarp One was flappier on the inside. Inner could be tighter in design but it’s pretty good
Great video
Thanks Doreen
Great video x
Thanks Katie 🙌🏼
Fair play fella. That's some pretty challenging conditions. Good to see you taking it all on with a smile
Cheers thanks for that. Always a smile on my face in the mountains. I’d say the only real time I had a concern was getting to camp and finding a pitch reading against sunset when the weather was picking up. Phew haha
Blighty just loves throwing her wacky weather at us 🤔🤣🤔
Haha hope it throws some more snow our way
As a fella Manchester lad is great to see a top fella with a great channel ! Just seen your insta too subscribed top man fella 👍👏
Aah brilliant cheers for that really appreciate it 🤙🏼
cool video
Thank you glad you liked it
Happily liked and subscribed mate! Watching a second time (at least) 👍
Haha love that thanks for your support and glad you liked the video
Thanks for sharing this snowy adventure - feeling inspired!"
Love that! Really great when I hear people wanting to get out too. Snowy camps are so good as challenging and just feel different
Nice one buddy, subbed, will be following your adventures. Seriously considering buying one of the beauty tents.. need to upgrade for those testing situations.
Brill thanks for that and great to have you onboard. They are really good tents but expensive. If you’re camping on summits you want a reliable tent but there are definitely other options. I recently bought a Southern Cross 2 after switching from my Northern Lite 2 (also a great tent) and that should be good on summits too but not used it yet
Good to see you back into it...
Thanks David it’s good to be back in the hills again. Just need to keep it regular now as find if I have a break I find it hard to get out again.
Class hike up there pal amazing sun out snow down giggled there when you touched the cairn and called ya self a idiot lol i love them tents like im now seeing more and more bloody expensive like but i do like them good vid mate total bliss up there class
Haha thanks for that. Honestly it was amazing up there with the blue skies and all the snow it was amazing. I’m sure a couple of times I called myself an idiot haha. You don’t need to spend lots on tents though. I’ve hiked for many years and refined and upgraded as I go. All depends where you camp too and seasons so don’t feel pressured in buying expensive gear.
Yeah I do like them mate but I do all kinds of stuff in my van and other things so not really bothered I will stick with my little bobcat 1 hahahahaah yeah tiny but good enough for me for now hahahaha but do envy them tho hahahahaah one day my friend one day cheers buddy
@Butchyboysadventures They’re good little tents I’ve seen plenty on YT using them so sure you’ll be fine with that 🙌🏼
Great video Kris, you were calmer than I would have been about them pegs not being in fully in that wind!
Yeah not a lot I could do to be fair and just hoped for the best. Although remember having to move one peg when I first put it it and it was hard to get out so was pretty confident they would hold and thankfully did
Beautiful adventure 10/10 👍
Thanks Pierre 🤙🏼
Definitely peace of mind there mate and good call 👍
100%. Expensive purchase but for the peace of mind it’s well worth it and I’ll never sell this so will get plenty of use out of it.
Another great vid mate, another tent! Brill 😊
Cheers Paul much appreciated. It’s an awesome tent really like it…and I’ve had a lot of tents 😂
That looked bloody epic. I couldn't do it though haha
When you were putting your gear in the tent I was praying you remembered you had ya spikes on haha 😅
Tent looks great and held up perfect for you in those conditions. Fab to see you've got your mojo back 😀
Haha it was. Must admit I did have a few worries if I’d get to the top and find a pitch before sunset but made it. The tent is ace I absolutely love it and so glad I got it. I’ll be out in it again tomorrow night on another summit and looking forward to it
@krisgleave well have a good one and stay safe. I look forward to the video 👍
@user-ww9vm6dv8o Will do thank you
That looked a little bit blowy 😂 tent stood up well
Yeah it was brutal at times but tent was solid. Considering pegs were only half way in too but they all stayed put
Get some delta pegs bud for your guide lines , game changer in bad weather 🌦️
Yeah they’re great I do have Delta Pegs but don’t always take being bulky. I would’ve never got them in the ground on this one as even struggled with pegs. I’ve just picked up 4 titan ground anchors and will have them with me in future. I need 2 more so I have for all the guylines but they’re hard to find in stock.
Awesome camp that matey. Proper winter conditions. Enjoyed this one 👊
Cheers Chris. Didn’t expect so much snow and it was welcomed as wanted it like that for a long time. Let’s hope the snow returns. It’s snowing the next 2 days so hope it sticks around
Great video pal. Gleave No Trace 😂😂😂😂😂, love it.
Haha cheers Kev. I need to copyright that now 😂
great video, Kris . 😂 that was some serious wind up there. I bet it was loud inside that tent. I enjoyed that video very much, and it's always nice to see you. I think you're a really cool dude. have a great one, my friend, and I will see you on the next adventure .
Dwayne
Thanks as ever Dwayne, always a good supporter and really appreciate it. Yeah it was loud in the tent but all part of the fun. I knew I was safe and it was solid so I could have a laugh and enjoy it as best you can.
Just found your channel, Kris. Loved this video. All the best, Westie
Cheers Westie glad you enjoy the video thank you
Fantastic video, some classic winter camping conditions, looked amazing up there and was good to learn about your kit.
Thanks for that. I love hearing what people have a use and you can probably tell I love talking about gear. Looking forward to getting back in the lakes tomorrow for another camp. Shame the snow has gone now
@@krisgleave snow due back end of the week I think?
@DJVOutdoors yeah spot on. There’s actually some snow overnight too but doubt it’ll stick. I’m in the lakes tomorrow until Saturday or Sunday. Doing a summit hike and wild camp tomorrow then have a 2 day outdoor first aid course in Keswick Thursday and Friday. Then Saturday leading some people up Catbells which hopefully is alright too.
That was a great watch Kris. You looked well happy all the way through that adventure. Good to see all the gear chat. All the best! Gav
Cheers Gav. Glad it comes across as honestly so happy when I’m in the hills. So glad I picked this tent up. Obviously not cheap but really had trust in it that night
@@krisgleave Looked great! With hiking, wildcamping being such a big part of your life why not treat yourself eh!
@HikingForHealth1 yeah exactly! Well to be fair I’ve sold things to raise some money towards getting it and honestly can’t afford it but it’s an investment and peace of mind.
Hi Kris. Have just come across your channel, really enjoyed this video so have subscribed. Will be checking out your past videos and look forward to seeing your new ones 👍
Brill thanks Sean glad you enjoy the videos 🫶🏼. If you like a series I’ve got a few from long distance hikes in the UK which I really enjoyed doing and filming
Spot on Kris. I'll definitely be giving them a watch 👍
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Taped zippers, good one😊
Cracking video. What did we do before spikes? I don't mean crampons either.😊
It’s a game changer. Another tip is to use heat shrink but tricky on the Hilleberg zips as they’re really big but it’s another way of doing it. Haha I know. To be fair I’ve been over striding edge and sharp edge with no spikes and was fine but so much better with them.
The hiking looks great, doesn’t look you slept that much 😊
Haha true! To be fair I did sleep but did keep waking up but it’s rare I sleep through all night anyway in a tent. I guess it’s waking to check you’re still on top of the mountain 🌬️ 😝
Great video Kris. So glad I discovered your channel. One of the best videos I’ve seen on here. Look out for a novice in a Nortent Vern 1 that I just ordered. Thanks J.
Cheers Jason really appreciate that. How’s the tent have you got it now? What are your thoughts?
@@krisgleave Hi Kris, I have not got the tent yet. They promised me delivery before the end of April. Hopefully thats 2024 not 2025. The tent is in such high demand.
Mate I could see you crying everything that stone bashed your dac pegs haha nightmare init ! Looked chilly but an absolute dream! All the best 👍🏻
Hahaha tell me about it. Not even owned it 24hrs and denting and scratching the pegs haha. Awful 😂😂. Managed to get myself 4 titanium ground anchors recently so I’ll have those with me in future too. I wanted 6 but they’re so hard to find but managed to get 4.
Awesome camp I absolutely loved it. Heading back out tomorrow for a summit camp back in the Lakes 🤙🏼
@@krisgleave amazing mate can't wait to see it hope you catch some more good weather
@BooniesPeaks Cheers bud and fingers crossed
@@krisgleaveI now always carry one titanium nail to get a hole started if needs be. But they don’t have much mass so no good for softer ground of course, but perfect in stony terrain or anything rock hard.
@petergilbert72 I’ve seen the Hilleberg titanium nails I’ll have to have a look at a couple just good to have in firm grounds. Thanks for that
Lol, we've spoken on Facebook a couple of times, I didn't realise you had a channel.
Subbed. I enjoyed that.
Aah really? Love that haha. Glad you liked the video 🙌🏼
@@krisgleave I'm starting my own channel, slowly. Aiming a camera is a bit different from aiming a rifle it seems lol
@craigelliott4338 haha awesome good look with that. Aiming a camera at people is also fine,,never a rifle 🤪
@krisgleave yeah, nothing good ever came from it.
Anyways, have a good day, bro, I'm sure I'll start popping up on old video comments now...😂
Haha brilliant. Aah thank you hopefully there’s something in the backlog that peaks your interest haha
It's definitely good to see you getting back out again.
Thank you, really got the buzz for it again. Spending the next 4 days in Keswick and getting a wild camp in can’t wait.
@@krisgleave It sounds like you're going to have an amazing time. I hope that you enjoy every second of it. I'm planning on getting out more this year and exploring more of Scotland.
@AScottishOdyssey Yes should be fun and actually going with someone else tomorrow which will be good and new for me. I really need to do Scotland it’s epic up there. Recently watched Liam Browns videos from up there. So jealous
@@krisgleave I love Liam Brown's videos. He certainly gets about. There are certainly loads of long distance trails through Scotland. The Southern Upland Way might be right up your path.
@AScottishOdyssey yes totally agree. I will do the WHW end of April or maybe first week of May, that’s on my list I’ll have to check more out.
Excellent video Kris, would love to get out wild camping myself
It’s really great, have you tried it before? If you do fancy it, just stay local at first and don’t buy expensive gear. Can get some great deals on used gear on marketplace and eBay and some groups. Once you’ve been a few times you know what you’d like or don’t like which helps refine the gear. It’s really rewarding
I've never done it before and it's something I would love to do for sure.
@davidsmallwood2521 summer a great time to start 🤙🏼
@krisgleave excellent. I'm in the heart of it anyway living in the Lakes
@davidsmallwood2521 aah I’m jealous 🤙🏼
Great video Kris, can't imagine you got much sleep with that wind howling all night.
Big fan of your channel, you've given me plenty of ideas for places to hike this year. Might leave it a few more weeks though!!
Keep up the good work 👍
I did sleep but definitely woke a few times. I quite enjoy it though and if I wasn’t trying to film it too I may have slept more. All good fun. Aah thanks for thank and glad it’s given some inspiration. If you find me on Strava I share all my hikes on there so you can easily pick one of my routes too if that helps. If you use Strava in your browser rather than the app you can download the GPX file too
Nice one, thanks, I'll have a look. Lake District is a bit far for me but I do a fair bit in Snowdonia, and Tryfan is my favourite mountain too!!
I love Wales too and have some routes around there on there too. Tryfan is ace isn’t it
Great stuff!
If you sleep the other way round its actually slightly wider for you head and shoulders.
Yeah I really wanted to but I know it’s better to pitch the foot end into the wind and unfortunately that meant the head end was lower as I was on a slope so only choice was to sleep the other way around. Looking forward to sleeping the other way though as definitely more space. Thank you
Bloody fantastic Kris! Thanks for your efforts in making this wonderful video…BTW reyt good tent that 😉👌🏻
Haha it certainly is! I know you love yours….i mean…you’ve even named her 😂
@@krisgleave Hillary is a KWEEN 👑
@SoloSarahBX Hahaha you said that in your video. To be fair, my tents and boots are king in my house. The 2nd I get home they get all the care and attention. Drying, cleaning…reroofing and all the minute I walk in
@@krisgleave I do the same…it’s like a ritual when you respect it and want to prolong their life. The Soulo is the best tent I’ve owned. Definitely looking for a lighter weight shelter for warmer months but ‘she’ is my go to tent for sure. Glad you love yours and felt safe in it on your trip. Many more to come hopefully 🙏🏻
@SoloSarahBX Yes 100%. If you look after your gear it’ll look after you. Definitely a tent just for the winter or shoulder seasons. What tent are you looking at for summer? I’ve owned and still own a fair few so always good for advice
hahaha what a camp mate - keep these banging out these winter videos - soon it will be spring - thanks from Vietnam !
Cheers Bilbo. Haha trying my best to keep getting out when I can. Off back to the Lakes today for another wild camp and believe it snowed a little in the night but doubt it stuck. Looking forward to spring and starting some longer distance hikes again with the longer days
are you going to do the Pennine way this year mate ?@@krisgleave
@bilbobaggins7340 Not sure about that one. I did always fancy it but it’s pretty bleak on the route so will see. There are others on my mind before that. Think the next one will be the West Highland Way
yep its easier and short in length - i have run that one as well and it took me 3.5 days :)@@krisgleave
@bilbobaggins7340 I’m not even sure how long I’d take to do that I need to look at it again. Wouldn’t be hammering it like my Cumbria Way though that’s for certain 😂. Good going running it though rather you than me 😂
Liked & Subbed, love my Soulo BL.
Awesome thank you. They’re great aren’t they. I bought my used in mint condition but if buying new probably would’ve opted for the BL
@@krisgleave They’re absolutely bombproof Kris. I had the RL years ago and sold it… regretfully. I was fortunate to get the BL when it became available. Many happy adventures with yours mate. 👍🏼
@dougieranger I’ve heard many people sell them and regret it and that’s a nice upgrade. One day I might try and get hold of 10ml poles for it but they’re expensive and hard to find. Some say it’s even better so will see. Cheers Kris
@@krisgleaveI really did regret it.
To be honest, I think the RL is sufficient since it’s so strong at the crossover point. You could always double pole with 2 x 9mm sets though it’s probably unnecessary Kris.
@dougieranger Yeah I’ve heard people doing that but like you said, for UK I think it’s fine. I’d always check weather and never head out intentionally if it was bad but appreciate if the weather rolled in this would be fine.
Great video! Can I ask where your drinking cup is from? I’ve been looking for one with a lid & heat protective sleeve! Thanks in advance if you see this 😁
Thanks Jaz really appreciate it. The cup is the GSI Infinity Backpacker Mug. I’ve had it for years and just haven’t used it for ages but it’s great. Lid is secure and has a little handle. Also the cup is like a beaker with measurements which comes out of the sleeve it’s great.
Off on a camp today so I’ll talk more about it in the video for you.
He he. That looked like a calm night..🙂👍❄️ I got the Unna. What do you use for filming?
Haha just a bit blustery 😂. How are you liking the Unna, I see it a lot on YT at the moment? Filmed this on the DJI Action 4. I do have a Pocket 3 I use when in the tent too if it’s dark.
@@krisgleave Just used a few times in winter but it seems very good so far. 👍❄️
I cut all my metal zip pulls off all my tents and replaced them with dyneema 3mm cord, with the amount of zip pulls on the soulo you'd save a good few grams as well. Great video 👍🏻
I do that with other tents and was always my intention with this…but then I got it…and didn’t want to devalue it 😂. Saying that, I really don’t want to ever sell this tent so maybe I’ll just do the same. Would love to know the weight of all the zips 😂
Why you calling Soto Windmaster MSR Windburner? different stoves, except similar name.
I’d have to watch it back, is that what I call it? 😂. Yeah fully aware it’s the Windmaster I’ve had it for years I’ve probably see too many videos later talking about the Windburner and the name in my head. Probably Messners video 😂
Hi Kris, just come across your channel, Your content is brilliant +1 Sub and I will be keeping an eye out for your next adventure. I've just invented in the Allak 2 with 10mm poles as I needed some extra room with my dog, I noticed you also own a Motorola Defy like myself, Have you seen the news about the Bullit company going bust 😥. The company folded on January 26th so no idea how long they will keep working.
Cheers Andrew thank for that. Been a couple of weeks with no videos but about to start looking at footage from my most recent snow camp and it was epic so hopefully that should be out on Monday.
How are you finding the Allak? Theyre good aren’t they and sure the extra space comes in handy too.
And yeah I wonder what’s going to happy with it. The Zoleo has the best messaging service out there but hated the form factor and love the Defy for that so hopefully someone picks it up and invests.
Hi mate, I went wild camping for the first time this Saturday and ended up on Dock Tarn.
By the looks of it you took more stuff than me but I struggled to fit all mine. I've got the leviathan 900 also and even in it's smaller stuff sack it took up like half of my Gelert shadow 60+ pack. Can you link me the pack or any storage solutions you have. You have opened my eyes with some of the little tips in here also so thank you.
One of the tricks is don’t use a stuff sack for your sleeping bag….i don’t use one. I just have one 60K dry bag / pack liner. Stuff your sleeping bag in the bottom and it’ll fill all the areas. Putting in a stuff sack gives you less space. Try that and see how you go.
@@krisgleave been looking at all sorts mate. Just waiting for pay day and gonna invest in an Atom Mo 60 with a liner. Thank you mate, keep posting 👍
@@Manofmanyhobbies86 Just use a compactor sack or polythene bag you don’t need the expensive ones they sell. Your existing pack should get everything in and have space depending on how much you take etc…
Atom Packs are good but pricey. I have mine as it’s for long distance hikes but now I use for all my camps where I need a slightly bigger bag as sold my other packs.
@@krisgleave yeah I've seen the poly ones will probably go with that. The Atom is expensive but I like the features and after watching many reviews on it...I just really want it 🤣.
@gordonjervis770 Haha that’s as good an excuse as any. I always tell people to make sure it’s what they want as an Osprey for example has superior padding and sits off your pack. These don’t. The selling point of these is really the lightweight side of things
February mid winter class normal weather
It’s not often you get snow like that in the lakes so loving it. I know we’ve still had snow in March so let’s hope we get more
@@krisgleave not unusual in winter
Are people in Enland only allowed to wear Rab hats? 😂
Haha. To be fair my actual hat is a Salomon I only have the Rab headband. Do prefer it to a hat sometimes to keep your ears warm but not overheat 🤙🏼
WIll the Soulo survive 50mph winds? My Soulo thinks that you are having a laugh.
If you check the weather for that night it was before the storms were arriving and winds on that summit was 40-50mph that night consistent. Stronger the following day