One little suggestion Gregor - get yourself a whistle. You'll probably never need it, but if and when you do, you'll be very glad of it; and if the mist has come down, so will your rescuers be. Technology's getting better all the time, but where safety is concerned, it shouldn't be relied upon and so, I'd probably also carry a wee plastic compass on my person - which is also where you want the whistle by the way, not in your bag. A gaelic-speaking friend sufferred a badly broken ankle a few years ago at a location he could have described to ambulance control in Stornoway almost instantly - only, it's all at South Queensferry now, and nobody there spoke gaelic on that occasion - meaning he had to spell everything out to them, as he lay in agony, having wriggled there on his stomach for 200m because he had no phone signal where he fell... Ironically, he could see a farm down in the adjacent valley, owned by his cousin - but as he was is shock, it was just out of shouting range... The unusual sound of a whistle distress signal would have helped attract their attention, for sure.
apart from the obvious navigation equipment of map and compass (and knowing how to use it!) the addition of a 'space blanket' survival sheet which is tiny, but can save your life is an essential! also, don't forget the jelly babies..!
Always a delight to watch.. your videos stress what adventuring is all about.. the outdoors.. sights and sounds and smells!! Thank you for the helpful tour of your backpack.. as well as weights and costs.. we believe you are well equipped for what you love to do.. Also.. that you filmed these with your phone camera.. as we do when we go.. thus definitely saves on weight and expense of Go Pro.. We love your videos.. especially how you talk with us.. rather than at us.. For a young lad.. you definitely have a grand head on your shoulders.. your calm and positive demeanor.. and your common sense approach .. both serve you well.. We have watched many videos about hiking and camping in the wild in Scotland.. and we feel yours is best.. Especially we love your respect for the beautiful land about you.. and how you take time to allow us to see the view too.. Thank you for this video.. we appreciate it.. as we do you🌳 Slan mo charaid William and Jen Cianalas 💜💙
Hi mate. Great video, most of my walks are single day ones these days but I remember my pack on multi-day walks weighed around 28 - 33lbs. I did carry my own water though & took water from streams to boil at night for food & a brew. Of course a lot is down to personal choice but always interesting to know what others take.
Hi, A couple comments :- Boots or trainers... I've used trainers instead of boots for over twenty years (usually Inov8). I've climbed all the Munros, Corbetts, and Grahams, and walked both the Scottish National trail, and South West Coast path with absolutely no problem. I consider ditching boots as one of the best walking decisions I ever made. I don't like goretex lined trainers either. I find them too stiff. For camping, I find an additional one of those flexible bottles that you have is useful. Great as a nightime loo! Just don't get the bottles mixed up. One last tip. Whenever you replace kit, buy the lightest that you can afford. A base weight or 4.3k is far more enjoyable to carry than a base weight of 8.6k. It takes a long time because of the cost, but it's worth doing
Hey, only one thing you didn't mention. Friendship. Lots of people love your adventures and look forward to seeing the next one. Your friendship makes the videos even better. Thank you for your wonderful channel. 😀😀🙏💛👍👍👍💛🙏💯💯
Hi Gregor, great video mate. I think I have said before I have the same tent. It's absolutely brilliant, I could not recommend it enough to someone who is new to wild camping. A cheaper alternative to the Jetboil is the OEX Hiero stove from Go Outdoors. it's about half the price of a jetboil and just as good. I have the same Rab hoodie as you, but in red, its a great top and drys really quickly. All the best mate Dave
Love watching your videos, makes me want to get back out and explore more of Scotland. Thank you for doing this video about the gear you use. I went on to the Rab website and bought the hooded top you wear and a few other bits and pieces.
The katadyn is really good filter,i have paired mine up with a 48 mm,3 litre cnoc water carrier,the be free top fits straight on to the cnoc so when in camp,you can filter water straight from it. Great content 🤙
Great video, thanks for sharing that. I've been wondering about the backpack size to fit a good amount of kit. Osprey isn't cheap but I guess the light weight design makes up for that! Thanks again 🏴
Great video, about the essentials for camping. I always take a map and compass, should the mist come down, plus a red survival bag, if the tent blows away.
Gear is so personal and we all have different setups. I find that rucksack covers can blow off unless it is one that really cinches down. I prefer pack liners.The exped pump sack works well as a way to keep your sleeping gear dry. I wear boots in all seasons except summer and I don't get blisters. I prefer Salomon for boots and shoes as they fit me. Other people have other brands that suit them better. I always wear a liner sock and an outer sock and that helps. What about a trowel for going to the bog or do you avoid it?😂 Oh yeah, forgot. An alternative to the jetboil is the fire maple petrel pot and a stove that fits like the soto windmaster or the firemaple hornet 2. A lot lighter and more compact.
@@ScottishSummiteer A big bin bag does the job or a survival bag if you carry one. No need for expensive ones. I always forget something unless I triple check.
Great Video Gregor , are your Jacket and Trousers Gore Tex, what about spare undies ,warm T-shirt ? toilet roll and Hand sanitiser gel and Towel, soap gel after a nights camping to wash in morning ? and what food's do you take, what months are the midges bad, we don't seem to get them in England, thanks for video Gregor, take care
Frost clears adult midges for the winter, but eggs over winter in boggy ground, until they return in spring when it warms up a little. The are a big problem in parts of Northumberland , such as Kielder forest.
Hi Gregor. I was startled to hear, “Getting out in nature whilst I still can.” I hope that isn’t something concerning. On à more cheerful note, I was really surprised at the iPhone 15. Standard or Pro? How many GB for a typical video, before editing?
I just meant that I appreciate every opportunity I get to go hiking/camping as you never know what the future holds. Depends on the video size and how many clips I take. But I think it’s usually around 30gb before editing 👍
That's what the tissues are for. A trowel is always handy, or otherwise dig a hole as best you can well away from paths, obvious camping areas and running water. The number of people who don't follow these simple rules on the popular routes is shocking.
@@Stu293yeah I recently wild camped on Rannoch Moor. In the morning I walked down towards the Lochan I'd camped near only to find a veritable minefield of toilet paper and 💩 🤷
A water filter isn't necessary if you take from mountain streams in Scotland. I never carry water if I know I can find it en route; every little you can do to save weight helps.
@@Stu293 I never used to but after seeing how some people are leaving soiled bogroll around I usually filter now. Then there is the odd dead deer upstream as well. Too many people up th hills these days.
@@BrokenBackMountains Better safe than sorry I guess, and it depends where you go. I've been walking the Scottish mountains since the eighties and never had a problem with contaminated water.
@@Stu293I've been walking Scottish hills and mountains since the 80s as well. Back then I would drink from a burn. Not anymore. The numbers going up the hills has exploded in the past 40 odd years and not everyone learned how to behave. I know of TGO challengers who have come down with Norovirus and not on busy areas. The WHW is now known for NV along the rowardennan to Inversnaid section. I'll play safe and filter.
@@ashleyhoward8926 That's true, but I've never needed one in nearly 40 yrs regular hillwalking in Scotland and never had D and V because of it. It's down to experience I guess, so anyone starting out should take all necessary precautions.
£40 for a rain cover, what a joke! All the branded gear is just ££££££, The cheaper brand stuff is just as good as that badge you have payed mega bucks for! Is the £300 jacket much better than the £40 one? I am against wearing trainers when backpacking the boots provide ankle support! I have only been camping 45 years so take no notice of my views! Cheers Mark!
Yeah I'd balk at £40 for a rain cover too but tbf yeah, my £180 (in a sale) waterproof smock has far exceeded my previous £40 to £90 jackets. And it's still going strong 7 years later. Sometimes the extra money can be warranted (in my humble opinion).
@@MG-bs5mr The price of most outdoor gear is the logo, the brand name! A waterproof top of the range jacket my be £300 + my £30 jacket is just as good! In severe rain no jacket is waterproof I ware a second pack away jkt under main waterproof jacket! Cheers Mark! Ck
@@markalanshaw4950 you'll not get any argument from me about the extortionate prices of premium gear. However I have definitely noticed a difference in the performance of my premium waterproof smock when compared to my previous non premium kit. Especially in it's ability to remove my sweat from inside the garment. It doesn't justify the stupidly higher costs but there is a difference in performance.
@@ScottishSummiteer I agree! I followed your progress for some time now and you are doing great, I shop on the resale sites for some great bargains, I have lots of gear, I started off with a£300 gortex Berghaus waterproof jacket about 25 years ago, My latest Berghaus Gore-tex I paid £15.00, I used to dislike Regatta as years ago they were pretty rubbish now they are as good as the much more expensive gear! It's all about preferences! You need good quality gear which won't fail but it doesn't have to cost the earth, My latest tent comes in at 1.4kg with a 5000 H/H £47.00 will probably keep for summer use! A good down bag is great for the colder days around -15 is good! Keep up the good video's, kind regards Mark!
One little suggestion Gregor - get yourself a whistle. You'll probably never need it, but if and when you do, you'll be very glad of it; and if the mist has come down, so will your rescuers be. Technology's getting better all the time, but where safety is concerned, it shouldn't be relied upon and so, I'd probably also carry a wee plastic compass on my person - which is also where you want the whistle by the way, not in your bag. A gaelic-speaking friend sufferred a badly broken ankle a few years ago at a location he could have described to ambulance control in Stornoway almost instantly - only, it's all at South Queensferry now, and nobody there spoke gaelic on that occasion - meaning he had to spell everything out to them, as he lay in agony, having wriggled there on his stomach for 200m because he had no phone signal where he fell... Ironically, he could see a farm down in the adjacent valley, owned by his cousin - but as he was is shock, it was just out of shouting range... The unusual sound of a whistle distress signal would have helped attract their attention, for sure.
Good point about a low tech but high value bit of kit.
However the Osprey rucksacks tend to come with an integrated whistle.
The osprey backpack comes with a built in whistle 😊
apart from the obvious navigation equipment of map and compass (and knowing how to use it!) the addition of a 'space blanket' survival sheet which is tiny, but can save your life is an essential! also, don't forget the jelly babies..!
Always a delight to watch.. your videos stress what adventuring is all about.. the outdoors.. sights and sounds and smells!!
Thank you for the helpful tour of your backpack.. as well as weights and costs.. we believe you are well equipped for what you love to do..
Also.. that you filmed these with your phone camera.. as we do when we go.. thus definitely saves on weight and expense of Go Pro..
We love your videos.. especially how you talk with us.. rather than at us..
For a young lad.. you definitely have a grand head on your shoulders.. your calm and positive demeanor.. and your common sense approach .. both serve you well..
We have watched many videos about hiking and camping in the wild in Scotland.. and we feel yours is best..
Especially we love your respect for the beautiful land about you.. and how you take time to allow us to see the view too..
Thank you for this video.. we appreciate it.. as we do you🌳
Slan mo charaid
William and Jen
Cianalas 💜💙
Lifeboat matches or a flint for when the jetboil won't spark.
Hi mate. Great video, most of my walks are single day ones these days but I remember my pack on multi-day walks weighed around 28 - 33lbs. I did carry my own water though & took water from streams to boil at night for food & a brew. Of course a lot is down to personal choice but always interesting to know what others take.
Hi, A couple comments :- Boots or trainers... I've used trainers instead of boots for over twenty years (usually Inov8). I've climbed all the Munros, Corbetts, and Grahams, and walked both the Scottish National trail, and South West Coast path with absolutely no problem. I consider ditching boots as one of the best walking decisions I ever made. I don't like goretex lined trainers either. I find them too stiff.
For camping, I find an additional one of those flexible bottles that you have is useful. Great as a nightime loo! Just don't get the bottles mixed up.
One last tip. Whenever you replace kit, buy the lightest that you can afford. A base weight or 4.3k is far more enjoyable to carry than a base weight of 8.6k. It takes a long time because of the cost, but it's worth doing
Simple gear mate but efficient!
You won’t regret the trail runners, I’ve switched to the Brooks Cascadia 15 GTX. Brilliant shoe!
Simple is the way to go mate. Many people overcomplicate gear instead of just getting out there. All the best 🤝
Very interesting Gregor. Thanks for uploading M8. Cheers, John.
Another great video Gregor, I would never have guessed that you've only been camping a short while.
Yeh only been camping for around a year. Hopefully many more to come. All the best😊
Hey, only one thing you didn't mention. Friendship. Lots of people love your adventures and look forward to seeing the next one. Your friendship makes the videos even better. Thank you for your wonderful channel. 😀😀🙏💛👍👍👍💛🙏💯💯
Hi Gregor, great video mate. I think I have said before I have the same tent. It's absolutely brilliant, I could not recommend it enough to someone who is new to wild camping.
A cheaper alternative to the Jetboil is the OEX Hiero stove from Go Outdoors. it's about half the price of a jetboil and just as good.
I have the same Rab hoodie as you, but in red, its a great top and drys really quickly.
All the best mate
Dave
Yeh it’s great tent isn’t it, especially for the price. Thanks for the comment Dave, all the best🤝
I find that a pillow is a necessity. I'm still searching for the perfect one.
Ear plugs,sticky rib pot noodles(best tasting) and garlic bread to fry and dip..
Food of champions😮..
I take basically same gear although I use two tents, Six moons designs Lunar Solo and Six moons designs Scout.
Love watching your videos, makes me want to get back out and explore more of Scotland. Thank you for doing this video about the gear you use. I went on to the Rab website and bought the hooded top you wear and a few other bits and pieces.
Lovely and interesting episode man! 👏👏
I always brought mole skin for blisters. Great video. I love the stove. So much easier than what I had.
I was waiting for this video! Thanx Greg❤
Great video again
Really interesting video. Thanks Gregor.
The katadyn is really good filter,i have paired mine up with a 48 mm,3 litre cnoc water carrier,the be free top fits straight on to the cnoc so when in camp,you can filter water straight from it.
Great content 🤙
Same here with the cnoc and the befree
Thanks for sharing this !
Always awesome videos Gregor 💯🏆🏆
Always great to watch i love your videos
Nice loadout
Great video, thanks for sharing that. I've been wondering about the backpack size to fit a good amount of kit. Osprey isn't cheap but I guess the light weight design makes up for that! Thanks again 🏴
Yeh 100%, I’ve enjoyed using the backpack so far👍
Subscribed bro. Great video!
Loved the tips. Just subbed to your channel 😊👍
Great video, about the essentials for camping. I always take a map and compass, should the mist come down, plus a red survival bag, if the tent blows away.
I just realized that Scots and Canadians share the same vowels. I wonder if a lot of Scots immigrated to Canada.
Gear is so personal and we all have different setups.
I find that rucksack covers can blow off unless it is one that really cinches down. I prefer pack liners.The exped pump sack works well as a way to keep your sleeping gear dry.
I wear boots in all seasons except summer and I don't get blisters. I prefer Salomon for boots and shoes as they fit me. Other people have other brands that suit them better. I always wear a liner sock and an outer sock and that helps.
What about a trowel for going to the bog or do you avoid it?😂
Oh yeah, forgot. An alternative to the jetboil is the fire maple petrel pot and a stove that fits like the soto windmaster or the firemaple hornet 2. A lot lighter and more compact.
Forgot to pack my trowel and waterproof trousers before heading out😂😂
Great idea with the pack liners, will have to try it out 👍
@@ScottishSummiteer A big bin bag does the job or a survival bag if you carry one. No need for expensive ones.
I always forget something unless I triple check.
we know pot noodles and haribos.......and no hat lol.....
Hi. I have a question about the Water Filter (Katadyn): How do you know if the filter in this bottle is still safe to use? Thanks for your answer.
I also always carry a lightweight trowel and toilet paper for the inevitable 😂
Great Video Gregor , are your Jacket and Trousers Gore Tex, what about spare undies ,warm T-shirt ? toilet roll and Hand sanitiser gel and Towel, soap gel after a nights camping to wash in morning ? and what food's do you take, what months are the midges bad, we don't seem to get them in England, thanks for video Gregor, take care
Frost clears adult midges for the winter, but eggs over winter in boggy ground, until they return in spring when it warms up a little. The are a big problem in parts of Northumberland , such as Kielder forest.
I take hand sanitiser and toilet roll, just forgot to mention them. Towel is a great idea, I’ll have to add that in. Thanks for the comment 🤝
Hi Gregor. I was startled to hear, “Getting out in nature whilst I still can.” I hope that isn’t something concerning. On à more cheerful note, I was really surprised at the iPhone 15. Standard or Pro? How many GB for a typical video, before editing?
I just meant that I appreciate every opportunity I get to go hiking/camping as you never know what the future holds. Depends on the video size and how many clips I take. But I think it’s usually around 30gb before editing 👍
@@ScottishSummiteer
Thanks for the reply 😊
But where do you go to the bathroom?
Not a sight of ''Boggus Rollus!!!?
That's what the tissues are for. A trowel is always handy, or otherwise dig a hole as best you can well away from paths, obvious camping areas and running water. The number of people who don't follow these simple rules on the popular routes is shocking.
@@Stu293I carry a roll of dog waste bags to carry out my toilet paper in my sea to summit rubbish bag. Keeps the buried waste to a minimum.
@@Stu293yeah I recently wild camped on Rannoch Moor.
In the morning I walked down towards the Lochan I'd camped near only to find a veritable minefield of toilet paper and 💩
🤷
A water filter isn't necessary if you take from mountain streams in Scotland. I never carry water if I know I can find it en route; every little you can do to save weight helps.
@@Stu293 I never used to but after seeing how some people are leaving soiled bogroll around I usually filter now. Then there is the odd dead deer upstream as well. Too many people up th hills these days.
@@BrokenBackMountains Better safe than sorry I guess, and it depends where you go. I've been walking the Scottish mountains since the eighties and never had a problem with contaminated water.
@@Stu293I've been walking Scottish hills and mountains since the 80s as well. Back then I would drink from a burn. Not anymore.
The numbers going up the hills has exploded in the past 40 odd years and not everyone learned how to behave. I know of TGO challengers who have come down with Norovirus and not on busy areas. The WHW is now known for NV along the rowardennan to Inversnaid section.
I'll play safe and filter.
His filter weighs very little anyway, so why not be careful? Diarrhoea &b vomiting loses lots of weight very quickly though.
@@ashleyhoward8926 That's true, but I've never needed one in nearly 40 yrs regular hillwalking in Scotland and never had D and V because of it. It's down to experience I guess, so anyone starting out should take all necessary precautions.
£40 for a rain cover, what a joke! All the branded gear is just ££££££, The cheaper brand stuff is just as good as that badge you have payed mega bucks for! Is the £300 jacket much better than the £40 one? I am against wearing trainers when backpacking the boots provide ankle support! I have only been camping 45 years so take no notice of my views! Cheers Mark!
Yeah I'd balk at £40 for a rain cover too but tbf yeah, my £180 (in a sale) waterproof smock has far exceeded my previous £40 to £90 jackets.
And it's still going strong 7 years later.
Sometimes the extra money can be warranted (in my humble opinion).
@@MG-bs5mr The price of most outdoor gear is the logo, the brand name! A waterproof top of the range jacket my be £300 + my £30 jacket is just as good! In severe rain no jacket is waterproof I ware a second pack away jkt under main waterproof jacket! Cheers Mark!
Ck
@@markalanshaw4950 you'll not get any argument from me about the extortionate prices of premium gear.
However I have definitely noticed a difference in the performance of my premium waterproof smock when compared to my previous non premium kit.
Especially in it's ability to remove my sweat from inside the garment.
It doesn't justify the stupidly higher costs but there is a difference in performance.
I’ve found when you camp as often as I do, paying extra for better quality gear tends to be worth it. Each to their own I guess👍
@@ScottishSummiteer I agree! I followed your progress for some time now and you are doing great, I shop on the resale sites for some great bargains, I have lots of gear, I started off with a£300 gortex Berghaus waterproof jacket about 25 years ago, My latest Berghaus Gore-tex I paid £15.00, I used to dislike Regatta as years ago they were pretty rubbish now they are as good as the much more expensive gear! It's all about preferences! You need good quality gear which won't fail but it doesn't have to cost the earth, My latest tent comes in at 1.4kg with a 5000 H/H £47.00 will probably keep for summer use! A good down bag is great for the colder days around -15 is good! Keep up the good video's, kind regards Mark!
like you say.. just get out.
Sticky rib pot noodles.. the GOAT NOODLE. NAE Raman😮.✊️🫡😬