You're no where near sad, you're an inspiration. At 57 you're doing great, I'm 51 and still wanting to do what you are doing. I have some kit, and like you, I'm not into expensive shit, the cheaper stuff works as good, so keep it up 👍
There'll always be people on the internet spewing negativity for no reason other than to get a reaction. It gives them something in their otherwise empty lives. I personally think your content is great 👍 I enjoy the smaller/newer channels, it's a refreshing change to those with ridiculously expensive kit and you have more relatable content as I'm also new to wildcamping. Keep at it 👍
For the last few years I've booked a campsite in the Lake District & set up my bigger tent as a base camp, then wild camped from there. You get safe parking, showers, drying rooms, toilets etc for around £20 a night. Stick your pack on & head up the fells for the night. Great in summer around Keswick, for a full week & you can take the family.
Dear Tony. I think that its great that you are going out in nature and experience wild camping. You are making a good start. Start small and save. You will learn on the fly. The perfect kit does not exist. It depends on where you go, what you want to do and what personal preferences you have. I love your stories. Keep on camping!
the stool yes! lol my first tent was from wilkos 🤣🤣 and i only decided to walk 74 miles with it and yes i got puddles inside when it rained, I learnt alot from that one lol, that box won't last long, I now have a camping shed🤭
I really like your style Tony, your gentle, deadpan, piss takes of YT/backpacking memes makes me chuckle more than any other YTer does. And it's like you're non "scene" and able to cast a wry eye over the outdoors world. When I assembled my gear in 2004 (and then, after testing it in the snow at -8, never doing anything more with it), I went for what the OutdoorsMagic reviews said was the best value for money, so I couldn't justify a Hilleberg Akto (£200 then) or an inflatable mattress - it was just a choice of ThermaRest or Multimat, then, I think. It's interesting to compare how it was then and now. Prices for everything have rocketed - way more than inflation. The big name gear companies are ripping people off, and you're the perfect antidote to that 👍
Hello Tony, don't be a fair weather tramper, go out in all conditions. I don't say this lightly you can be out in good weather and then it all turns to custard .by going out and experiencing all conditions you will not feel so uncomfortable and miserable . of course you must always play it safely and not put your self in danger. I always spray water proofing on my tents and packs even if they are brand new. Also I put small squares of reflector tape on my gear i.e. Knife, phone, axe, all small and large objects. This helps when you are out at night, It's very easy to misplace things . one sweep over the camp sight with your torch and you can pick it out. Don't want to teach you to suck eggs, just a few helpful tips to help you along the long way to camping enlightenment. If you ever come out to NZ where the bush is almost endless I will help you sharpen your bush skills, but hurry I'm 74 this year. Cheers
Sounds to me that you’ll go on forever mate. I’m intending to go out in all conditions. Want to gradually push my comfort zone. This weekend going to do a lot of walking (for me) before and after camp
'Then I said I loved her, my wife thought I was talking about her................ oh how we laughed!' That tickled me.............. I fully know where you are coming from on that one! lol
Love your videos : great humour. Like you, I've watched all the videos and got all the gear (budget) and I'm looking forward to my first wild camp. it's around -25 C at night these days here in Canada so I'm waiting till spring because unlike you I'm 67 and don't do cold very well. BTW my wife also hates camping and she also thinks I'm an eejit (she's Irish). Looking forward to your next video.
Of course I had to tell her that I loved her.. Funny thing is for a minute my wife thought I was talking to her... 🤣🤣🤣 Cracking stuff, please keep the vids rolling..
Great video Tony. Just goes to show how easy it would be to spend an absolute fortune on “wild camping gear” and how little one needs to spend to achieve the same aims! Far too many TH-camrs showing all their fancy, expensive (and mostly provided free) gear most of which they never use again! I’m 66, go out camping at least twice a month and most of my gear is second hand from my mate eBay!
I'm a similar age to you. I would love to go wild camping once I have better health. Tbh I can't think of anywhere local I could get away with it without going into Northumberland. I think I have a usable tent, chair, etc. One day I'll get to do it
I'm glad to be with you from the start of this journey. I'll echo what someone else said and say keep it simple. Just keep them coming as and when you can. 👍
I'm just getting into wildcamping, and I've had that Tamar 2 tent you mentioned for just over a year, although one of the front zips has now broken. I've also got that Outbound rucksack, which i bought in Newport, Wales, about 25 years ago!
S.A.D.D MAN = stay alive don't die man 👍 glad you have discovered wild camping. If you want to learn more about the Swiss Army Knife check out a guy called Felix Immler. Excellent stuff mate!
Tony the humour in your videos is priceless, great to see how you put your kit together without spending a fortune, your wife should be very proud👍😉. You have a unique style keep em coming.👏👏👏
Keep it up Mate! Start with the basics - keep it simple. You'll learn as you go what works and what you don't need. And do keep an eye on Paul Messner for tips. Been following him for a long time and watched him evolve. I do lots of outdoor video work here in the US and have been wild camping (as you call it across the big pond) since I was a young Boy Scout. You're definitely headed in the right direction. Wish we could get away with cooking in out tents here but we've got some pretty large wildlife in our forests that think we would be quite tasty with ketchup....LOL! Anyway - keep going, stay safe, and have FUN!
I to always had the mental image of the enamel mug hanging off the back of the rucksack LOL and I am even older school than you, love your videos, reminds me of me 😀, I was told that bit out of the knife is a toothpick but I use it for levering out the other 150 blades, that like you I have no idea what they are for !
Stumbled across your videos last week, love em gave me a right chuckle, even showed the better half n she laughed too... "be found dead in there next April" I'm getting right into the camping mood, been watching all the same TH-cam vids for best part of 2 years, building up my own budget camping kit, keen to have a go at wild camping soon, keep up the videos mate. 👍🏻
Good to see you are enjoying your new found hobby!! I've enjoyed watching your videos. It sounds as though your pack is around the same weight as mine. I also like my luxuries and I always take a few beers, pint of milk and my Helinox chair. The Cloudpeak 2 is a great tent for the money. I also own the Hilleberg Allak 2 (which the Cloudpeak was copied from) and to be honest I use the Naturehike tent more than I use the Hilleberg (mainly due to the difference in weight). I also own an Osprey Kestrel 48 and it's one of my favourite packs. Keep up with the videos, you seem like my sort of wild camper!! All the best & stay safe:)
Good for you Tony! Had my first wild camp recently. Got into difficulty with flooding. My own fault. Live & learn. Got a bit of stick! The water never penetrated the naturehike cloud peak 2! Can’t wait to get back out there! I’m also 57. Enjoy!
Hi tony, good to see another video mate, Kit is a very objective thing especially when it comes to cost bud. Trial and error is the only way you find what works for you. Me I'm an old ex-squaddie and I use a lot of surplus, its cheap, robust, but normally heavy. Keep the Videos Coming mate, I like listening to all the TH-camrs doing what I love to do so much. A big thumbs up bud.
Really great to see an older man getting into this!! Your gear looks great, only thing I would recommend is a book: Bushcraft 101. Very good and helpful book for beginners
I find your videos entertaining and well worth watching! I was going to donate money for your next camping beer. Perhaps soon you will set that up- until then carry on with your wonderful content! You do have an adorable witty sense of humor!
Cool video Tony I've noticed the naturehike tents are creeping up in price now as getting really popular the peak 2 is like £189 so you got one at the right point I managed to get a cloud up 3 for £92 really nice tent tbf.
My nephew and I have the tamar 2 for our motorcycling trips. They have been amazing and we got them new off ebay for 25 quid each 3 years ago. They have withstood wind and rain without issue. Nephew has the green which is great but my red one has faded to pink.
I bought a camping chair from Tesco, knocked down to £1.50p! But..... I can't honestly call it a 'wise purchase' because I have never used the bloody thing.
Coming from ‘the other side’, ( ie, most of my kit is ‘high end’ stuff), I can vouch that a lot of the time you don’t NEED expensive kit. Its nice to have, but not necessary. Most of the expensive stuff is capable of conditions that you are unlikely to be in. I live in Scotland and like to camp high on the hills, it can get VERY windy up there, so I justify the likes of my second hand Hilleberg on that. The point is that having used high end kit for years, some of it can be over engineered depending on what you intend to use it for. I also don’t follow the snobbery factor that some in the hiking/wildcamping fraternity do, ( and I have seen plenty of snobbery in the years I have been doing this. If it works for you and you enjoy it thats fine. If you want to keep costs down then keep an eye on second hand kit. Some of it is literally brand new and never been used, with the tags still on. Some people are buying kit then deciding not to use it, thats a bargain on the second hand market.
Enjoy the vids, keep it simple, always the best. Enough glampers already. You seem like a genuine bloke, like your approach. All the best from 57yr young get in the woods few beers wee fire enthusiast.
Nothing wrong with some good inexpensive kit! The OEX bags seem pretty good weight to warmth ratio for their syntetic stuff according to many here on the Tube.
Hi Tony! I really like your videos, I think you've got something unique here and you could easily grow your channel to have a considerable audience. If you're serious about being a camping TH-camr, look into microphones, because (counterintuitively) good audio quality is more important than good video. I believe Rode has a fairly cheap lapel mic you can hook into your phone. Keep up the good work and I hope to see more of your videos soon!
That was funny about the tent and the mrs.....lol. Image thing ...aww bless. £60 for my full British Army Bergen, £50 for my Eurohike Backpacker 2 DLX and £23 for my MW sleeping bag. £9.99 for a matt. (I have an Arctic army sleeping bag that weighs a ton - but you roast in the coldest of UK weather). I have one of those cooking sets, £9.99 I paid. That little stove £6.95? When I got stick I used to open her wardrobe door and ask how many times those shoes were worn more than once at an average of £40 - Imelda Marcus would've been envious. End of chat. She passed away god bless her, in 1995 - I still have some of my camping kit from then a Vango tent, haversack from a charity shop £15. But you can't replace the light of your life. But in my daughter I see the mother - my angel.
Been building my kit up for a few months for first wild camp in March/April . Trying to balance weight, price and quality 🥴 buying towards the lower budget and not paid full price yet👍🏻latest purchase, a water filter, arrived today😀
Hi Tony great vid again. I’ve been looking at getting the UL80 for a couple of weeks now but seen a few negative reviews about it going down and there is a design flaw but really like to get one. Be interesting to se if you have any problems with it. Keep the vids coming mate good channel 😁👍
I had mine deflate from the seams but Trekology exchanged it after I sent them a video of the leak . They are comfy and a good starter mat. You've got a years guarantee as well
Funny you should say that. I didn’t mention it in the vid, but mine deflated a little, not all the way. My theory is that the material warms and expands a bit. I top it up and it’s fine. Comfy mat
Fantastic Tony, I’m doing exactly the same as you! Trying to get my fitness up after beer gut development over lockdown, I’m definitely All the gear no idea! If you need someone to tag along. Get in touch. Be really interested to do something really soon.
Hi Tony. I think we must be travelling on a parallel track, though I live in the North East! I have just turned 60 and have been building up my kit progressively over the past 6 months or so and have left the tent until last. My other half kindly donated some money to me for my 60th and I had set my sights on a Wild Country Helm 1 Compact. Problem was they have been out of stock - I finally ordered it yesterday and it should be here in a few days. Like you, my plan is to have a camp in the back garden so we can get acquainted and then push out further afield. I have a 35 yr old Karrimor 35 litre rucksack which might be too small and my fallback is a similar vintage Karrimor 65Ltr. Slightly apprehensive but looking forwards to some good hikes/camps - if you ever get this far North let me know and we can share our experiences over a pint or two?
I will do that David. I’m jealous, you’re spoilt for choice for locations up there. Just before Christmas I was a few miles south of Hexham (good Wetherspoons) for work. Stunning area
A bet you carnt do starjumps in the naturehike lol that was funny from your lass the other vlog you done..my prefered tent is wild country helm compact 2 .looking forward to up coming vids keep up the good work.remember you cant please everyone.and any feedback you get adds to the algorithm weather it good or bad .The idiots will allways be idiots lol
Love your videos. Now promise me you won't ever start off by saying what's up everybody ! Or using the word shocking in the titles ,or big red, yellow arrows or circles in the thumbnail ! Promise now 😂
I can think of many 'sad pursuits' but wild camping aint one of em. As for kit, it's something you build up gradually over time. I started with a 3 man tent. Then a family tent plus a few camping bits, & before I knew it I had a garage full of stuff. The last thing I bought was a cheap 2 man tent from Tesco. Used it last year & aside from a bit of condensation it was fine. Don't need to spend a fortune. Well not right away
Ha Tony!!!! When my other half found out what i paid for a scarp 1 tent........ Her exact words. "are you fxxxxg delusional" how many people does it sleep? Only one... Reply : have you banged your effing head?...... So me and the dog demonstrated the tent that night (back garden).... Great channel, do your thing
I’m 56, used to love camping when I was younger (wild camping, although I never called it that, it was just “proper” camping 😁🤣). I got seriously back into it a few years ago, just getting my stride when covid hit!☹️. All my first equipment was military surplus, mainly canvas. Due to me struggling to carry 30kg up a hillside, I am now investing in lighter gear, just bought a Lanshan Pro 1- 650g weight!😁. Need to invest in a down bag now.
@@tonyhiggins1924 Certainly hope so!😁. It will allow me to explore new pastures. With my previous set up, I was just capable of collapsing at my usual spot, swearing “never again, never again 😬” and taking 30 mins to recover. Now, I’ll be waltzing all over the shop, exploring here and there, finding new pitches.🤪
When my missus heard how much I paid for my new sleeping bag, she got really angry. She said it had to stop. One thing led to another and she stated; ‘Well… either your gear goes, or I will!’ So… I am planning my next trip now. 😊
"absolutely no requests whatsoever"... ha ha... love it ! EDIT: get the CP2 up in the garden and give it a gentle hosing for the stitches to expand... otherwise it will leak the first time it rains ;-)
👍👍👍 .. good posting .. thanks. Yep, 'Budget' doesn't necessarily mean rubbish quality. Going through reviews by those 'who know' .. ignoring the Advertising 'Blurb' and 'Branding' (aka an excuse to load the selling price) can reduce costs appreciably. Much of the gear out there (or at the very least the material from which it is made) .. out there originates from the same Industrial Complex, if not from under one roof. Brand Names are tacked on afterwards according to Marketer / Seller preference. Thanks once again for the post .. it gives hope to those who just get overwhelmed by 'marketing' urging all to buy more .. bigger .. better and naturally, cash out of pocket. Also (last bit of useless information before I run out of rant) .. before one goes cashing out on something new, one should look at what one currently has or can be 'requisitioned' safely. If it does the job satisfactorily and within it's Design Intent .. is paid for .. then reconsider .. Take care ..
@@tonyhiggins1924 I'm out testing the gear setup this Friday at a nearly wild camping site near me. Just to make sure it all works as expected. Then it'll be the real thing as soon as I can find somewhere.
Someone described camping as "buying expensive stuff to live as a homeless person...". But there are a lot of videos about budget gear plus reviews. It's inspiring to at least try it. No need to become a kind of Bear Grylls.
You're no where near sad, you're an inspiration. At 57 you're doing great, I'm 51 and still wanting to do what you are doing. I have some kit, and like you, I'm not into expensive shit, the cheaper stuff works as good, so keep it up 👍
Thank you Richard 👍
52 this year had two heart attacks been doing this around 20 year, still love it.
@@ppavery glad to hear your keeping fit and your heart is still going strong. Keep it up 👍👌
There'll always be people on the internet spewing negativity for no reason other than to get a reaction. It gives them something in their otherwise empty lives.
I personally think your content is great 👍 I enjoy the smaller/newer channels, it's a refreshing change to those with ridiculously expensive kit and you have more relatable content as I'm also new to wildcamping. Keep at it 👍
Thank you 👍
For the last few years I've booked a campsite in the Lake District & set up my bigger tent as a base camp, then wild camped from there.
You get safe parking, showers, drying rooms, toilets etc for around £20 a night.
Stick your pack on & head up the fells for the night.
Great in summer around Keswick, for a full week & you can take the family.
Nice idea. Thanks I’ll speak to her indoors
Dear Tony. I think that its great that you are going out in nature and experience wild camping. You are making a good start. Start small and save. You will learn on the fly. The perfect kit does not exist. It depends on where you go, what you want to do and what personal preferences you have. I love your stories. Keep on camping!
Thank you very much👍
Keep it up Tony, dito the other comments. Never to old to do whatever you want to do. I'm 66 and still love camping, happy days matey.
Thanks Neville👍
Great Video Tony. Look forward to seeing you out again soon. Love the ending😂
Thank you👍
the stool yes! lol my first tent was from wilkos 🤣🤣 and i only decided to walk 74 miles with it and yes i got puddles inside when it rained, I learnt alot from that one lol, that box won't last long, I now have a camping shed🤭
Ha ha! I’m being strong and resisting the purchases
I really like your style Tony, your gentle, deadpan, piss takes of YT/backpacking memes makes me chuckle more than any other YTer does. And it's like you're non "scene" and able to cast a wry eye over the outdoors world.
When I assembled my gear in 2004 (and then, after testing it in the snow at -8, never doing anything more with it), I went for what the OutdoorsMagic reviews said was the best value for money, so I couldn't justify a Hilleberg Akto (£200 then) or an inflatable mattress - it was just a choice of ThermaRest or Multimat, then, I think.
It's interesting to compare how it was then and now. Prices for everything have rocketed - way more than inflation. The big name gear companies are ripping people off, and you're the perfect antidote to that 👍
Thank you. As I said in the vid, I’m way too tight to get sucked into all that
That’s it, getting my gear together slowly but surely now at a grand age of 57. Tony thanks for the confidence and great video 👍
Thank you so much👍
Me too. No rain this weekend, so can finally seam seal my Nordisk Halland 2LW tent.
Hello Tony, don't be a fair weather tramper, go out in all conditions. I don't say this lightly you can be out in good weather and then it all turns to custard .by going out and experiencing all conditions you will not feel so uncomfortable and miserable . of course you must always play it safely and not put your self in danger. I always spray water proofing on my tents and packs even if they are brand new. Also I put small squares of reflector tape on my gear i.e. Knife, phone, axe, all small and large objects. This helps when you are out at night, It's very easy to misplace things . one sweep over the camp sight with your torch and you can pick it out. Don't want to teach you to suck eggs, just a few helpful tips to help you along the long way to camping enlightenment. If you ever come out to NZ where the bush is almost endless I will help you sharpen your bush skills, but hurry I'm 74 this year. Cheers
Sounds to me that you’ll go on forever mate. I’m intending to go out in all conditions. Want to gradually push my comfort zone. This weekend going to do a lot of walking (for me) before and after camp
'Then I said I loved her, my wife thought I was talking about her................ oh how we laughed!' That tickled me.............. I fully know where you are coming from on that one! lol
I know, it’s a minefield 👍
Love your videos : great humour.
Like you, I've watched all the videos and got all the gear (budget) and I'm looking forward to my first wild camp.
it's around -25 C at night these days here in Canada so I'm waiting till spring because unlike you I'm 67 and don't do cold very well.
BTW my wife also hates camping and she also thinks I'm an eejit (she's Irish).
Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks yves. -25! Jeez. Don’t blame you for waiting.
Of course I had to tell her that I loved her..
Funny thing is for a minute my wife thought I was talking to her...
🤣🤣🤣
Cracking stuff, please keep the vids rolling..
Cheers Stan👍
Great video Tony. Just goes to show how easy it would be to spend an absolute fortune on “wild camping gear” and how little one needs to spend to achieve the same aims! Far too many TH-camrs showing all their fancy, expensive (and mostly provided free) gear most of which they never use again! I’m 66, go out camping at least twice a month and most of my gear is second hand from my mate eBay!
100% terry. It’s what you do, not what you’ve got
I'm a similar age to you. I would love to go wild camping once I have better health. Tbh I can't think of anywhere local I could get away with it without going into Northumberland. I think I have a usable tent, chair, etc. One day I'll get to do it
I’m a fan, Tony. Go for it and I look forward to watching your videos. Just stay relatively safe. :)
Thank you so much👍
Great budget video.enjoying your light hearted videos . Keep up the good work .atb Andy.
Thanks Andy👍
I'm glad to be with you from the start of this journey. I'll echo what someone else said and say keep it simple. Just keep them coming as and when you can. 👍
Thank you. Will do
I'm just getting into wildcamping, and I've had that Tamar 2 tent you mentioned for just over a year, although one of the front zips has now broken. I've also got that Outbound rucksack, which i bought in Newport, Wales, about 25 years ago!
Ha haa. Good old Argos eh?
Never to old or young to start camping.. No need to spend a fortune on kit. Important just to be out in the hills. With nature. Very happy for ya..
Thanks Steve. I’m loving it
brilliant tony you and your videos are so infectious you are a breath of fresh air, keep em coming tony really love your stuff
Thank you Russell. That’s one of the best comments I’ve had 👍
Love to see a new channel evolve, keep them coming, love the knowledge on all the equipment
Thanks Bradley👍
S.A.D.D MAN = stay alive don't die man 👍 glad you have discovered wild camping. If you want to learn more about the Swiss Army Knife check out a guy called Felix Immler. Excellent stuff mate!
Thank you. I’ll check him out
Thanks for sharing this great video this was interesting. 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you mate
Another great vid interesting finding out how people start out 🍻
Cheers Michael 👍
Tony the humour in your videos is priceless, great to see how you put your kit together without spending a fortune, your wife should be very proud👍😉. You have a unique style keep em coming.👏👏👏
Thanks Dave, tho I’m not sure she’d use the word proud
Ha ha ha Ruck sack guy! Armed with corkscrew and a mega first aid kit. Entertaining as always :)
Cheers spike👍
Keep it up Mate! Start with the basics - keep it simple. You'll learn as you go what works and what you don't need. And do keep an eye on Paul Messner for tips. Been following him for a long time and watched him evolve.
I do lots of outdoor video work here in the US and have been wild camping (as you call it across the big pond) since I was a young Boy Scout. You're definitely headed in the right direction. Wish we could get away with cooking in out tents here but we've got some pretty large wildlife in our forests that think we would be quite tasty with ketchup....LOL! Anyway - keep going, stay safe, and have FUN!
Thank you terry. There’s no way I’d go out if there was anything bigger than a rabbit out there
I to always had the mental image of the enamel mug hanging off the back of the rucksack LOL and I am even older school than you, love your videos, reminds me of me 😀, I was told that bit out of the knife is a toothpick but I use it for levering out the other 150 blades, that like you I have no idea what they are for !
Ha haa! Two peas
Stumbled across your videos last week, love em gave me a right chuckle, even showed the better half n she laughed too... "be found dead in there next April" I'm getting right into the camping mood, been watching all the same TH-cam vids for best part of 2 years, building up my own budget camping kit, keen to have a go at wild camping soon, keep up the videos mate. 👍🏻
It’s honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done. Glad your misses chuckled. Mine does too (a bit)
Great content Tony. Very funny in parts.
Cheers Roger👍
Good to see you are enjoying your new found hobby!! I've enjoyed watching your videos. It sounds as though your pack is around the same weight as mine. I also like my luxuries and I always take a few beers, pint of milk and my Helinox chair. The Cloudpeak 2 is a great tent for the money. I also own the Hilleberg Allak 2 (which the Cloudpeak was copied from) and to be honest I use the Naturehike tent more than I use the Hilleberg (mainly due to the difference in weight). I also own an Osprey Kestrel 48 and it's one of my favourite packs. Keep up with the videos, you seem like my sort of wild camper!! All the best & stay safe:)
Thank you very much. Lovely message👍
Good for you Tony! Had my first wild camp recently. Got into difficulty with flooding. My own fault. Live & learn. Got a bit of stick! The water never penetrated the naturehike cloud peak 2! Can’t wait to get back out there! I’m also 57. Enjoy!
Sounds like an adventure 👍
Great stuff, love your style of videos. A friend asked me recently if I hike to camp, or camp to hike? Which is for you? Keep up the great work
That is a great question. Am gonna put that question out there in my next video. Hope that’s ok
@@tonyhiggins1924 that's brilliant, I'm glad it made sense! I look forward to what other people might say
Hi tony, good to see another video mate, Kit is a very objective thing especially when it comes to cost bud. Trial and error is the only way you find what works for you. Me I'm an old ex-squaddie and I use a lot of surplus, its cheap, robust, but normally heavy. Keep the Videos Coming mate, I like listening to all the TH-camrs doing what I love to do so much. A big thumbs up bud.
Cheers moosey. It’s weird, I’ve only been out four times, but I know that as long as i can walk, I will always do this. I’ve found my passion
Great stuff, i've enjoyed the three vlogs you've put out. Well done.
Thanks terry👍
Really great to see an older man getting into this!! Your gear looks great, only thing I would recommend is a book: Bushcraft 101. Very good and helpful book for beginners
Thank you. I’ll defo check out the book👍
Love the movie poster! Cool kit cheers from the USA keep camping brother
Ha ha! I wondered if anyone would notice that 👍
I find your videos entertaining and well worth watching! I was going to donate money for your next camping beer. Perhaps soon you will set that up- until then carry on with your wonderful content! You do have an adorable witty sense of humor!
Thank you Trudy. That’s such a sweet message. Probably think I shouldn’t ask for money to get drunk🤪
Cool video Tony I've noticed the naturehike tents are creeping up in price now as getting really popular the peak 2 is like £189 so you got one at the right point I managed to get a cloud up 3 for £92 really nice tent tbf.
189! Blimey. Glad I got it last year. My wife would never pay that. Thanks zed
My god, I got the same first aid kit!! 😆 I love your videos! Cheers, from an old lad wild camping i Sweden
Tack sa mycket
Love it, good stuff, made me chuckle 🙂
That’s good
My nephew and I have the tamar 2 for our motorcycling trips.
They have been amazing and we got them new off ebay for 25 quid each 3 years ago.
They have withstood wind and rain without issue.
Nephew has the green which is great but my red one has faded to pink.
There you go. Nobody has to spend a fortune
Enjoyed watching this vid, Nice one Tony 👍
Cheers Keith 👍
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Thank you👍
Awesome videos 🏕️👍and love your humor - Greetings from Denmark
Thanks Michael. Loving doing them
Brilliant Tony... I have been a budget gear guy for many many years... I have some non budget items but not many..
It’s about the experience for me. I’d love one of those ucl (?) candle holders but I’m buggered if I’m paying£30
@@tonyhiggins1924 I looked at one of those too but had to pass it up on the cost... But it would give camp a comfy feel..
That’s what I thought. £15. Maybe
I bought a camping chair from Tesco, knocked down to £1.50p!
But.....
I can't honestly call it a 'wise purchase' because I have never used the bloody thing.
Ha haa!
Absolute love your videos!!! Keep at it!
Thanks Earl👍
Coming from ‘the other side’, ( ie, most of my kit is ‘high end’ stuff), I can vouch that a lot of the time you don’t NEED expensive kit. Its nice to have, but not necessary. Most of the expensive stuff is capable of conditions that you are unlikely to be in. I live in Scotland and like to camp high on the hills, it can get VERY windy up there, so I justify the likes of my second hand Hilleberg on that. The point is that having used high end kit for years, some of it can be over engineered depending on what you intend to use it for. I also don’t follow the snobbery factor that some in the hiking/wildcamping fraternity do, ( and I have seen plenty of snobbery in the years I have been doing this. If it works for you and you enjoy it thats fine. If you want to keep costs down then keep an eye on second hand kit. Some of it is literally brand new and never been used, with the tags still on. Some people are buying kit then deciding not to use it, thats a bargain on the second hand market.
100% everything you said👍
Enjoy the vids, keep it simple, always the best. Enough glampers already. You seem like a genuine bloke, like your approach. All the best from 57yr young get in the woods few beers wee fire enthusiast.
Cheers Hugh. Appreciate the comment 👍
What a wife!! Lovely, good on her!!
Edit: I meant the Xmas gift. Also enjoyed the later clip 😆
Thank you Chris 👍
Nothing wrong with some good inexpensive kit! The OEX bags seem pretty good weight to warmth ratio for their syntetic stuff according to many here on the Tube.
Ok. I’ll check em
@@tonyhiggins1924 english woodsman seems to be a fan of those
English spokesman has some good kit suggestions and he's down to earth too 👍
@@stojmonster I’ll give him a watch. Like down to earth 👍
@@stojmonster aka the mr Bean of Bushcraft
Good video again👍 the bottle opener is also a can opener 😉
Ah ha!
Hi Tony! I really like your videos, I think you've got something unique here and you could easily grow your channel to have a considerable audience. If you're serious about being a camping TH-camr, look into microphones, because (counterintuitively) good audio quality is more important than good video. I believe Rode has a fairly cheap lapel mic you can hook into your phone. Keep up the good work and I hope to see more of your videos soon!
Thanks jake. Was thinking exactly that. Need a mic. Won’t be spending a lot tho
That was funny about the tent and the mrs.....lol. Image thing ...aww bless. £60 for my full British Army Bergen, £50 for my Eurohike Backpacker 2 DLX and £23 for my MW sleeping bag. £9.99 for a matt. (I have an Arctic army sleeping bag that weighs a ton - but you roast in the coldest of UK weather). I have one of those cooking sets, £9.99 I paid. That little stove £6.95?
When I got stick I used to open her wardrobe door and ask how many times those shoes were worn more than once at an average of £40 - Imelda Marcus would've been envious. End of chat. She passed away god bless her, in 1995 - I still have some of my camping kit from then a Vango tent, haversack from a charity shop £15. But you can't replace the light of your life. But in my daughter I see the mother - my angel.
Ahh, mark. Lovely comment mate. I’ll do the shoe thing next time she’s moaning
Been building my kit up for a few months for first wild camp in March/April . Trying to balance weight, price and quality 🥴 buying towards the lower budget and not paid full price yet👍🏻latest purchase, a water filter, arrived today😀
Brilliant. What neck of the woods you in?
Glasgow
Nice one I like the "thirst aid kit" ATB
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When are you doing another video? Love what you have done
Thanks Roger. Off up t’peak district in a month for a big hike and camp. Will film that I think
Hi Tony great vid again. I’ve been looking at getting the UL80 for a couple of weeks now but seen a few negative reviews about it going down and there is a design flaw but really like to get one. Be interesting to se if you have any problems with it. Keep the vids coming mate good channel 😁👍
I had mine deflate from the seams but Trekology exchanged it after I sent them a video of the leak . They are comfy and a good starter mat. You've got a years guarantee as well
Funny you should say that. I didn’t mention it in the vid, but mine deflated a little, not all the way. My theory is that the material warms and expands a bit. I top it up and it’s fine. Comfy mat
Just stumbled across this video great video mate ! Nice kit
Cheers mr camper👍
@@tonyhiggins1924 no worries dude
Loving your vids mate
Thank you Nathan 👍
Fantastic Tony, I’m doing exactly the same as you! Trying to get my fitness up after beer gut development over lockdown, I’m definitely All the gear no idea! If you need someone to tag along. Get in touch. Be really interested to do something really soon.
Thanks for the offer ian. Probably gonna fly solo for a while👍
Hahahahahhaha that's a holiday to benidorm you owe your wife 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant video again mate xXx
Ha ha. Not a chance. She’s going camping!
Hi Tony. I think we must be travelling on a parallel track, though I live in the North East! I have just turned 60 and have been building up my kit progressively over the past 6 months or so and have left the tent until last. My other half kindly donated some money to me for my 60th and I had set my sights on a Wild Country Helm 1 Compact. Problem was they have been out of stock - I finally ordered it yesterday and it should be here in a few days. Like you, my plan is to have a camp in the back garden so we can get acquainted and then push out further afield. I have a 35 yr old Karrimor 35 litre rucksack which might be too small and my fallback is a similar vintage Karrimor 65Ltr. Slightly apprehensive but looking forwards to some good hikes/camps - if you ever get this far North let me know and we can share our experiences over a pint or two?
I will do that David. I’m jealous, you’re spoilt for choice for locations up there. Just before Christmas I was a few miles south of Hexham (good Wetherspoons) for work. Stunning area
A bet you carnt do starjumps in the naturehike lol that was funny from your lass the other vlog you done..my prefered tent is wild country helm compact 2 .looking forward to up coming vids keep up the good work.remember you cant please everyone.and any feedback you get adds to the algorithm weather it good or bad .The idiots will allways be idiots lol
Thanks gaz. Everyone’s been so nice about my vids. A lot of lovely people out there
Love your videos. Now promise me you won't ever start off by saying what's up everybody ! Or using the word shocking in the titles ,or big red, yellow arrows or circles in the thumbnail ! Promise now 😂
I swear
I can think of many 'sad pursuits' but wild camping aint one of em. As for kit, it's something you build up gradually over time. I started with a 3 man tent. Then a family tent plus a few camping bits, & before I knew it I had a garage full of stuff. The last thing I bought was a cheap 2 man tent from Tesco. Used it last year & aside from a bit of condensation it was fine. Don't need to spend a fortune. Well not right away
Cheers Dug. Gonna try to resist. There’s a lot of nice gear out there
Ha Tony!!!! When my other half found out what i paid for a scarp 1 tent........ Her exact words. "are you fxxxxg delusional" how many people does it sleep? Only one... Reply : have you banged your effing head?...... So me and the dog demonstrated the tent that night (back garden).... Great channel, do your thing
That is the funniest comment I’ve had mate. Proper laughing out loud🤣
I’m 56, used to love camping when I was younger (wild camping, although I never called it that, it was just “proper” camping 😁🤣). I got seriously back into it a few years ago, just getting my stride when covid hit!☹️. All my first equipment was military surplus, mainly canvas. Due to me struggling to carry 30kg up a hillside, I am now investing in lighter gear, just bought a Lanshan Pro 1- 650g weight!😁. Need to invest in a down bag now.
650g! You’ll be flying!
@@tonyhiggins1924 Certainly hope so!😁. It will allow me to explore new pastures. With my previous set up, I was just capable of collapsing at my usual spot, swearing “never again, never again 😬” and taking 30 mins to recover. Now, I’ll be waltzing all over the shop, exploring here and there, finding new pitches.🤪
@@Mat-kr1nf brilliant. You go for it👍
First aid kit 😂😂😂great vid👍
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Nice one Tony. Check out Felix Immler for swiss army knife uses. Cheers.
Cheers John 👍
You're gonna regret that enamel cup as soon as you burn your lip on it. 😂😂
Didn’t think of that
When my missus heard how much I paid for my new sleeping bag, she got really angry. She said it had to stop. One thing led to another and she stated; ‘Well… either your gear goes, or I will!’
So… I am planning my next trip now. 😊
Ha haaa! Good one👍
"absolutely no requests whatsoever"... ha ha... love it !
EDIT: get the CP2 up in the garden and give it a gentle hosing for the stitches to expand... otherwise it will leak the first time it rains ;-)
Ah ok, I’ll do that cheers 👍
👍👍👍 .. good posting .. thanks.
Yep, 'Budget' doesn't necessarily mean rubbish quality.
Going through reviews by those 'who know' .. ignoring the Advertising 'Blurb' and 'Branding' (aka an excuse to load the selling price) can reduce costs appreciably.
Much of the gear out there (or at the very least the material from which it is made) .. out there originates from the same Industrial Complex, if not from under one roof. Brand Names are tacked on afterwards according to Marketer / Seller preference.
Thanks once again for the post .. it gives hope to those who just get overwhelmed by 'marketing' urging all to buy more .. bigger .. better and naturally, cash out of pocket.
Also (last bit of useless information before I run out of rant) .. before one goes cashing out on something new, one should look at what one currently has or can be 'requisitioned' safely. If it does the job satisfactorily and within it's Design Intent .. is paid for .. then reconsider ..
Take care ..
100%. You could apply those principles to most of modern life
headtorch, tick remover, ridiculously massive poncho
Got the head torch
I notice she calls you a berk whist getting a wine top up lol
I so know that feeling
Yep. Drunken abuse
...my first Solo Trip, Norway Hardangervidda, with Osprey Kestrel 58
Many years ago I lived in Sweden and we used to camp in Norway for our holidays. Gerainger fjord was one place
Mummy is daddy a idiot? Oh no I've been rumbled ;)
Tinker ain’t she
Would you believe I bought a Tamar 2 from Millets in the sale for £25... Still want the Nature hike though
It is a very lovely tent. Doesn’t matter tho. As long as you’re out there
@@tonyhiggins1924 I'm out testing the gear setup this Friday at a nearly wild camping site near me. Just to make sure it all works as expected. Then it'll be the real thing as soon as I can find somewhere.
Someone described camping as "buying expensive stuff to live as a homeless person...". But there are a lot of videos about budget gear plus reviews. It's inspiring to at least try it. No need to become a kind of Bear Grylls.
Absolutely. Don’t care about ‘stuff’. As long as I’m safe, warm and enjoying the experience
Are you going to go hammock camping or are you just going tenting
Only tenting. Bad back
in that case i must be sad 😁😁
We all are, I think
Whatever works for you mate.
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vol terrible lol
Sorry bout that
Clown
Ha ha haaa! Hello mate