X-Mid 1 Solid Summit Camp in High Wind
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- I hiked up into the Wicklow Mountains with my Durston X-Mid 1 Solid, hoping for that perfect camp spot and those sexy views that you see on Instagram... This is what I got instead.
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Can I ask why you bought the Durston over a hilleberg?
@@ironkid8836 there are a few reasons. I've wanted an Xmid since the first time I saw one because I'm a big fan of trekking pole tents. It's very light weight, sheds the wind really well and the internal space is class. Plus it looks pretty nice and is relatively affordable.
I would like to get my hands on a Hilleberg but they're very heavy and very expensive. For good reason too, they're extremely robust and reliable tents in severe weather but overkill for most of what I do.
I'd struggle to justify packing the hilleberg for the vast majority of my camps, purely because of it's weight. Where as I would happily pack my Xmid and wouldn't second guess it.
I haven't thoroughly tested the Durston but I'm pretty confident it will serve me well over the coming years
Finally! Been looking for a video with this tent tested in typical uk high winds
Thoroughly enjoyed that. But man, it home when you talked about just leaving the house is the most difficult part. It really is! I can easily convince myself not to go, bags packed and everything and the last minute, don't bother. I'm getting better at not giving into those thoughts though as literally once round the corner, you'd feel like a right eejit going home again 😂 how you liking the new tent? I also love how much you love your tea. I'm the same! Im always ready for a cup of tea, people don't even need to ask. Shame the clag came in so no views but still love hiking in that weather, freezing cold wind on the face, good to be alive! Cheers Jason, look forward to next one.
100% the hardest part of my camps. I find now that it's better to tell those thoughts to F off as soon as they try to enter my head 🤣
I'm loving the tent to be fair, it's a beaut and it holds up really well. There's a few little things I'm not overjoyed about but I'll keep testing it out. Oh yeah if I didn't have tea the camp just wouldn't be the same at all. I'd be well miserable 😄 Ah sure these things happen, just have to make the best of it. I love the misty foggy weather, it makes the landscape look completely different. Good to be alive is right, have a good one man 🙌
Your a brave man camping in those temperatures. Those mountains are beautiful. Been there a few years ago on some hiking trips. Would love to go back in the future. Nice to see your personality coming out more Jason. Your very witty and make us laugh. The video was well worth the wait. Great job ☺️
With the right gear it's actually not bad at all, I had a toasty night. There are so many hikes up around Wicklow. We're spoilt for choice really. Cheers Lisa, I proper enjoyed this one and I'm happy to hear that you did too 👍☕
Great show Jason. What an adventure! Crazy weather and even though half the video was filmed in darkness or the tent its still filled with humour, insight and information. I loved this. Thanks for sharing.
The weather made things pretty interesting, it's probably not the worst I'm going to see this year to be fair 🥶 I'm hoping for snow 🤞
@@RamblingOn hoping for snow!!!! Lol. Love it.
I love the way that you are always cheerful and have a little laugh at the end of most sentences !!
😄 thanks a mill, have a good one 🍀
Well done Jason and worth waiting for 👍 Amazing camp again and that tent is great looking. Incredible views from up there. Have a great week 😊👍
Cheers Lee, the next camp will interest you 😁 I'm editing it now. I can't wait to get back out, hopefully for some snow. I hope all is well man, have a good one ☕🙌
Brilliant. In the words of a now famous TH-camr. "Class".
And he casually announced, "I might lose a toe. Man, how many spare toes do you have.
Seriously, absolutely classic. You always capture the colours of the landscape so well. The banter was super, as always.
It was well worth the wait.
Excellent video Jason. Be sure to hit the trail soon again.👍(with the camera of course) 🤭
Thanks very much.. I need to sort out the cold feet situation 😄 That was my main problem apart from keeping my camera gear dry.
I can't wait to get back out. I have a frosty one recorded but I'd love to get a snow camp in 🥶 That would be class. Cheers for the comment and for watching. Chat to you on the next one 👍
Lovely Irish weather.
Couldn't ask for better
Great video,loved it,was baltic watching it,looking forward to next 👌
Cheers John, I've been looking up thermal socks since 🥶
Great footage Jason, glad to see you over in Wicklow - some great hike & camp spots for micro adventures, hope you plan to do some more soon.
100% I'm going to be trying to get somewhere new every week this year. It might be in the same mountain range as a pervious camp but in a different location. I'll definitely be back to Wicklow, no idea when but I'll be back
Ye have some patience Jason to get all that great footage in those conditions. Super video.🙌
Cheers Joe, I was in no rush. Taking her handy.
Thanks very much. I appreciate that 👍
Great video Jason , enjoyed 👍
Cheers Michael
You're so right about the hardest thing is getting out the door !!! I'm always late to my trailhead because of last minute anxiety that I forgot something.
Yep, I've been there, running back to the house, thinking that I had forgotten something when really it was anxiety trying to keep me there. Cheers for joining me on this one 🍀
Class videos. I'm seriously considering buying the X Mid, so all your info is very useful. Thanks and keep going, great stuff.
Thanks a mill Mark 🍀
Top Job man. Brilliant adventure. What a spot. Haven't been yet. Weirdly enough, my last camp I had condensation on my sleeping bag. Don't think I had the vents opened. That waterfall near the end was savage. Really was. Well done man. Like the longer video. 👍
Ah yeah, the weather was horrendous for condensation. I was grand though in fairness. Cheers man 👍
Hi Jason
That's a great test for your gear.
An other success trip.
Well done seen you on the next one.
Cheers Michael, the gear did well. I've one important bit to sort out. I need to keep my feet warm 😄 see you on the next one, mind yourself 👍
Thanks for the great video showing the Durston solid in high wind. I recently purchased the same tent but have not had a chance to pitch it yet. I loved your sense of humor. Happy trails.❤
No worries, cheers for joining me. I hope your Xmid serves you well 🍀
I have left home and drove for an hour to do a day tramp (hike) when I got to the forest, I parked up, opened the boot, and found that I had left my pack behind. I went back and it was waiting for me on the deck. 3 hours later I set of on the track. It can happen to the most organised people. ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ 😀😀
😂 I'm glad that I am not the only one, fair play to you for heading back out in the end. I once drove for an hour and a half before it popped into my head that I had forgotten my boots... MY BOOTS! 😧 Sometimes I worry about myself 🤔🤣
I also headed back out, no point letting those things stop us from doing what we want to do
Great trip, mate. Found some Barry's tea...going down a treat!
Ah savage, enjoy and don't forget the bickies 😄☕
Jason, those looked like Bangor Trail levels of wetness on the way to your cool camp spot with those views over to snow capped Lug (before the mist and darkness came). Keeping the toes warm is as much of a challenge❄ as finding a truly flat camp😊 I cant remember he last time I had a calm night in a tent without that wind🌬 The motivation to get out is a big one, especially if the weather isn't warm and sunny. There aren't too many trips without slips😊#leavenotrace #dontgetblownup👍
The Bangor trail is one I would love to do, I'll re watch your video before I attempt it. I have been looking up thermal socks, who knew there were socks with Primaloft insulation in them 😧 If I can sort my feet I'll be grand. A slightly bruised arm is all of my souvenirs from the slips which isn't so bad. As my grandfather used to say, it's a long way from my arse.. I won't sit on it 😄
😊😊
Loving you vids , it’s like I’m there, and so funny , ya s good crack 😂
Thanks a mill for watching them, hopefully I'll have some new ones soon 🤞
Great video Jason! Looked like a bit of a muckfest though. I have been checking your tarp config videos too. Great stuff! I did my first tarp camps in the last 2 weeks, one under a tetra-wedge the other under a tetra-pyramid. I love the versatility. Looking forward to your next videos! ATB from a fellow powdered milk user! 😂
Ah savage, I've tried the Pyramid but not the wedge. They're so good and the DD ones are great with so many tie outs. I should take my tarp out more often 🤔 Fair play, powdered milk was a game changer I have to say. Have a good one 👍
Jason. Your little Camp or Adventure? What a great test of all your gear in very trying conditions. You will have to do a review how it all performed. Thanks for sharing this very cold video 😆😆😆
I was very comfortable on the night apart from the feet situation so I have to suss that out. I've been steering clear of reviews recently, I want to just get out and use the gear I have. I will eventually do reviews on the gear that I love using, we'll see how it goes. Cheers for joining me on this one, the next one is a nice frosty one 🥶
Very good video Jason 👍, we are not mad camping all year around we just have few screws missing in our brains 🤣, and don't worry once I went kayaking and almost forgot to load the kayak on the roof of the car, imagine how that would have ended up 😂, nice work on the editing, the one thing I don't have patience for or the know how, well done
🤣 Imagine forgetting the Kayak, ah man that would have been hilarious. Not at the time, but looking back it would have been pretty good. Thanks very much Abed, I'm still learning the ropes. It's never ending, Cheers ☕
Brrrr I can't sleep if my feet get cold whether it be in the house or camping, Thanks for taking us along.
Awh man, I have to sort them out. I'm happy that's all I had to complain about. No worries, cheers for joining me
Carinthia windstopper booties ,boom
Muck and puddles - never saw anyone enjoy them as much 🤭 I totally relate though! Good to see you out and about in Wicklow!! I’d say you were energised from that for a few days!!
🤣 I have issues, I try to make the best of it. I was buzzing after that one. I really enjoyed it, and my canera survived the wet weather, so happy days 🙌
Top man jay
Thanks Jason 👍
Backpacking in the dark like that made me think of American Werewolf in London and the folks at the Inn warning them to steer clear of the moors.
I'm sure that thoughts of a werewolf will now creep in the next time I find myself in the dark in low visibility, thank you for that 😄
Nice one Jason Better you than me but you certainly looked like you enjoyed it must go there in better conditions keep on rambling
Cheers Ger, it was a great night to be out. I'm hoping for some snow soon 🤞🥶 Definitelybhead up there if you get the chance
😅I’m not hardcore like you a fair weather hiker I am 😊 B and B and a good trail each to there own
@@gerkenneally5053 😂 a B&B sounds class. I might treat myself to a night in a B&B if I need to on a way marked trail sometime. I'm happy slumming it for now 🤣
Great video
Cheers George
@@lifesahobby ideal conditions. I can't imagine it's ever dry up there too often. Cheers man 🙌
Nice one Jason
Like the look of that tent.
Trouble is I love tents !
Your right !
My wife thinks I am a nut case going out ⛺️⛺️👍🤣😄
Cheers Graham
🤣 I have those same troubles. I'll never be content with just one tent.
You know what... I think your wife could be right 🤣 I think we're all a little nuts, but that's half the fun of it 😄
@@RamblingOn
You bet Jason 😁
I really like the look of the Tera nova pioneer 2 as well !
@@grahamscothern4319 Oh yeah that ones a beaut.. I'm going to through a curve ball here.. You ready?
Liteway pyraomm duo. Look it up, thank me later 🤣
I love seeing the difference in what makes a "cold" camping trip for others. In Canada we can regularly get down to -20 to -30 on the colder days, and "mild" is above -15 C. I went out at -7 last week and it was really nice compared to the colder weather so I got a chuckle out of it being the colder temps for you.
Looks like it was a lovely trip though. Going out when the weather is meh can still be a great time, no matter what your meh is
Just the man... How do you keep your feet warm?
I follow a few people over in Canada, such a beautiful place to live. You are extremely fortunate, I would only love to go out there and explore it.
I have heard a lot of people say that because of the wet climate here, the temperature feels colder. So a wet -10 over here would feel like a dry -20 over your way. That's just what I've heard on other channels from people who hike in the US and Canada and then go to the likes of Scotland.
Either way you acclimatise to the conditions after a while and require less layers etc. It's great to be out in bad weather when you have the right gear to keep your warm and dry. Just enjoying the madness and how it changes the look of the landscape. Cheers for joining me on this one, any tips for warm feet would be much appreciated 🥶 😁
@@RamblingOn my dad always told me you lose a lot of heat through your feet and head, so I bring a good set of ski socks ($50+) a hat for my head, and layer the rest of my body. Not sure how accurate it is too but going pee before bed helps too I find. Not sure if they sell insulated winter boot where you're at but I have winter boots shoes that when paired will good socks will keep my feet warm down to -20, and I usually change socks when I get to camp and take off the sweaty ones.
Weather helps too, rainy -7 vs sunny -7 makes a difference like in summer too.
I will agree in the cold with you, I lived in thunder Bay Canada and Ottawa. Tbay is dry, Ottawa is wet, -40 in Tbay feels like -20 in Ottawa. Dry cold is much less harsh because the wind & air doesn't't steel all your heat away.
If you're not used to really low temps, I can imagine a cold wet -7 being not the best.
@@granthw4993 Ski socks!!! Why didn't I think of that. I'll look and see if I can get a pair, I don't think I would need the boots. The only times my feet get very cold are sitting outside the tent.
I have a few tips now to try out so I'll give those a whirl. The feet were my only real issue on the night.
I have a good Dutch army wool hat that's double layered and if I need it I can use a merino wool tube scarf as a makeshift hat liner, which works incredibly well to be fair.
Thanks a mill for the advice, hopefully I'll chat to you on the next one. It was a frosty one🥶
@@RamblingOn glad to help, good rule of thumb for the socks too is the more expensive ones will be better performance. I only have 1 pair of them for the really cold days but they last if you take care of them and are really good for warmth.
Down booties might also be an option, you can find some cheap ones on AliExpress if you're not concerned about how they source the down.
@Grant Hw I had down booties on the night but found that they didn't do much.
I always look for the RDS certifications. I wouldn't buy without that.
I like the ski socks, I'm looking them up now. There's even silk liner socks 🤔
terimakasih untuk petualangan alam ini... sangat hebat
Anda sangat diterima, terima kasih telah bergabung dengan saya
Nothing I love more than starting a walk in the dark and seeing the brightness come on. It’s class. Well done another great hike. Can I ask what quilt you are using and for info the seat in your link says it doesn’t ship to Ireland.
Ah cheers Paul I will check out the seat. It can be bought in Europe but it's hard to find.
I have a UGQ -6c Bandit quilt. It's class, but the import charges from the US would make you sick.
It only weighs about 900g, which is why I went for a quilt. I'd never go back to a sleeping bag.
I love hiking in the dark and having the sun slowly rise. It's pretty good
@@RamblingOn Iv been looking at these but Ill wait until the summer is over and I get a few camps under my belt. The sleeping bag I have is only a summer one so cant get out yet.
Great video. Appreciate all the work that went into it. Also great review on the X-Mid 1 solid. I'm debating getting that or a Tarptent Stratospire or Dipole. How are those short corner guy lines when it comes to working around rocks? Supposedly they can't extend as it messes up the geometry. Still think it's roomy inside? Looks like you were right up against the inner, particularly at the ends. Hard to compare the inside volume on these tents from just online viewing, but this "real use" video is the most useful.
Thanks for recording all the dripping from the inner. Double wall is better than single but obviously has it's limits.
The corner lines are quite short. I was going to lengthen them but I haven't had much of an issue with them so far. You could extend them without messing up the geometry , I wouldn't worry about that.
The inner space is really nice, especially considering this is a one man tent. You have to remember that I'm filming myself talking to a camera 😄 I need to be as far away from the camera as I can to get a good shot so that might have given you the impression that I was cramped.
If I wasn't recording I wouldn't have needed to be so far back. It's a nice tent, my biggest gripe is the angle of the inner. It makes lining up a narrow flat piece of ground difficult.
I have another windy video in this tent which should be out in two weeks time all going well. Cheers for watching 🍀
I slept across the valley around the miners path in glenmalure above the waterfall
Oh that sounds class, I must check that out. I'd say that was stunning
@RamblingOn go to the small car park on the right take the trail upto road you'll see the mkners path a giant staircase of stone up top of it is a grand spot
I would give anything to sit around the campfire with you mate. The stories this dude must have.
I'll bring the tea ☕
Tetley tea bag please HAHA. All the best for the weeks ahead pal looking forward to the upcoming episodes!
Another great video, well played. What sleeping bag for you use for this cold adventure?
Cheers Ross, I used a quilt. It's a UGQ Bandit quilt -6c comfort rating
Another class video!
I'm no expert, but you really captured the atmosphere of the mountains at night. Great camera work too,
What is the brand of powdered milk you use and where do you get it?
Cheers Hugo, I was trying out some new ideas so some worked better than others. I use the Marvel brand and I just buy it in Tesco. This is what you're looking for
www.tesco.ie/groceries/en-IE/products/299585016
Did you ever try the real turmats they are awesome
I've never had one, someday I might give them a whirl. I have heard good things
That x-mid looks bomb proof, you probably would have been grand below in the Glen of Imaal 😆Would you recommend it for summit camping?
So far so good, it's definitely stronger than my lanshans and I've used those on summits. Time will tell but it's been solid so far
Great video Jason. How are enjoying the X-Mid? I took my X-Mid 2 out a couple of weekends ago for the first time and epically failed to get it pitched in windy conditions...although you did tell me not to attempt it. 😂
I really need to get myself over to Ireland for a few days hiking and wild camping. Do you have any thoughts on how tolerated it is over there compared to England and Wales?
So far so good, it's my new favourite tent... For now 😄 I remember talking to you about that camp. Did you have to bail on it or did you manage to get yourself sorted? Have you managed to give it a try since in better weather?
It's pretty well tolerated here to be fair. If you go to some of the national parks they have policies and guidelines on it for each park that you can find online.
I've never had any issues. I wish it was like Scotland though
Hi, does the solid inner protect well from the wind ?
This camp was a pretty windy one and I didn't feel any wind or drafts at all once the inner door was closed up. The mesh section on the door is quite high so you should have no issues with drafts especially when you are lying down
Great vid man, was in that neck of the woods myself at the weekend. Were you up on Corrigasleggaun? Next time you do porridge try bringing cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey, and my secret ingredient, a handful of raisins soaked in whiskey the night before. You’d run up the Lug in the nip after it!
Cheers Dan, I've just made a note of that little recipe and I'll give it a whirl sometime in the near future. I wouldn't be a huge fan of cinnamon or raisins but I'm willing to give it a bash so well see how it goes. I can't see me streaking across the Wicklow mountains anytime soon 🥶🤣
@@RamblingOn I don't know if it would make a difference, but I always use plain oats for porridge.( incredibly cheap compared with the fancy ready made options)👍 Boil more water than you need for just your tea, then the water straight on it and stirred in well, then left for a couple of minutes. Porridge rehydrating while tea brewing. Winner! I would think that mixing up some Marvel (tm) would give you that creaminess and the dried fruit sounds a top idea. Loving the channel and great to see you enjoying yourself so much !
Ah great minds think alike 😄 If you check out the video after this one I did pretty much everything you just said. It was class. It is definitely a winner and I'll be taking it on all of my camps now. Fruit could be optional for the multi days though 😄 I'm hoping to be back out soon 🤞Mind yourself
@@RamblingOn So it DOES work outdoors! 😁I actually 'discovered' this from not wanting to microwave me porridge in the morning because it kept exploding (the porridge, not the microwave)🤡While I'm all for a bit of breakfast time excitement, was wasting a fair bit of oats and it doesn't scrub off easily. I reasoned that since I had boiling water in the kettle, it would likely be less dangerous and messy to use that, instead..Take care and keep on keeping on 👍
Hi can you tell me where I can buy the X Boil stove here in Ireland ? Good video Now I know why they call us the mad Irish.From my home I can see the Mourne Mountain every morning.
Yeah no worries xboil.de/ is the site. Tell Leo I said hi 😄 Oooh yeah the Mournes look stunning, I'd love to hike along the Mourne wall. I think its 27km if I'm not mistaken. It's on the list, have you done it?
Imagine a couple of army guys suddenly appearing wanting your cup of tea or in the morning you notice a movement beside the tent and they were sleeping in bivvy bags beside you. 😂
🤣 I wouldn't envy them being out in a bivvy in that weather. I did hear distant consistent gunfire but the wind was so bad I couldn't pick it up on camera so they must have been firing that night. Mad stuff
Did you get a new down jacket😂
Ah good eye 😉 I did indeed and since this hike, I've bought another one 🤣
Hi Jason, still waiting on an opportunity to get my Durston out but can I ask where’d you pick up those booties? They look the ticket.
To be honest I wouldn't recommend them at all. They did pretty much nothing to keep my feet warm, I might use them to store batteries in or something 😄
There are Montane Prism booties that look class. They have primaloft Gold insulation and a pertex ripstop fabric. The look like a proper job so could be worth checking out. I will be getting some for next winter
@@RamblingOn haha appreciate the honesty mate. Could come in handy as battery bags alright. I’ll take a look at the Montanes. Their stuff is usually top level. Thanks again
How much of tolerating -7 is down to that Neo air grey matt thingy,
Having a good R rated mat is really important but there are more affordable alternatives. You can use mats with a lesser R rating and increase that R rating by adding in an additional closed cell foam or foil pads. It just means carrying more bulk and weight. You also need to pair the mat with a sleeping bag or quilt that will be warm enough for the conditions.
@@RamblingOn Yeah mate, True. big thing to get off the ground, maybe, the alpkit nuno was ok, but I got the yellow thermorest and that is more comfortable, I dunno, 2 matts would'nt weight that much if foam, but they are bulky to carry, the alpkit nuno is quite good for £40 quid. thanks for that. to a degree, but not -7. I thinkl made mistake getting zpacks single tent, instead of duplex. hopefully be out walking sw coast path this summer
@@RamblingOn Nice one
@@RamblingOn I should say nuno matt gets you off ground but has no heat rating,.
@@jketcham9004 if you have the thermarest Xlite then that is a really good mat. R value of 4.2 which is great for 3 seasons. Pair it with a foil pad which won't add much weight and it should be good going in to the winter. Try it out gradually and see how it goes.
Maybe you have the Zlite pads. They would be bulky to carry but work well to add some R value. There's a few ways to do it but a decent R rated sleep mat is worth the few bob. Its a case of buy once cry once. They are excellent, it's like having an electric blanket underneath you. It's the best way to describe it. Best of luck on your hike 🙌
What quilt is that? I'm looking for something warm, light and versatile.
Its a UGQ Bandit -6c.. Savage quilt but the import charges would make you cry. Enlightened equipment do something similar and can be bought in europe I think🤔
@@RamblingOn thanks
@@RamblingOn i went for cumulus 250,
Pricey but has very good opinions
@Dom's Garage ah savage, I've heard good things about their quilts. Let me know how you get on with it
Try down booties, they make a huge difference!!!
I had a pair of booties but they did next to nothing unfortunately.
I'm going to get a better quality pair of Montane booties, they cost and weigh twice as much but they'll be much better I hope 🤞
@@RamblingOn oh wow, they work great for me sorry. Maybe you need those toe/hand warmers.
@texmexia49 I think that the ones I have are not very good. I'm sure there's others out there that perform much better. I've my eye on a few bits to help me out like the montane booties, ski socks and those hand/feet warmers you mentioned.
I should have toasty toes in no time 😄
Cheers Jason, appreciate the video mate. Tell me, how's the tent getting on and would it suit someone of my height 6ft 6" (1.98m)..? Also, your ground-chair. They any good fella'..?
Always enjoy your content mate. Humble, no bullshit or brand plugging and a welcome sight to see you out and about.
Take care brother. ✌️
I'm 6ft 2'' on a good day so I'd say there would be plenty of room, if you are worried that you may need some extra space then maybe consider the two person version. That way you could sleep on the diagonal if you had to.
The chair is class, I honestly wouldn't go camping without it. It's a Crazy Creek Hex 2.0, closed cell foam, carbon fibre stays, really rugged and it only weighs about 500g maybe slightly more. You can use it outside or inside the tent, you can pop it onto a tree stump to create a raised seat with back support. You can also use it as a kneeling pad and even a sleep pad in an emergency.
The only issue so far is that the carbon stays tend to poke you just under the shoulder blade but I found that if you sit very slightly off centre then that sorts that little issue. They have a long back version which completely removes that issue, it's slightly wider than my chair but has a larger pack size, it might be worth a look.
Cheers Scott, I'm hoping to be back out on the hills soon with any luck and get some content out on a more regular basis. Take her handy man👍