Have got out on the cooley mnts a few times over the last few weeks looking across to the mournes. Have to get to the mournes soon. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
@@StephenJReid Thats right. The highest is slieve foy at 590m so not a patch on Donard but still gives a good workout with super views across the lough to the mournes. Carlingford is a lovely town as well.
Rob is a great guy! Wish I had more time to do more overnighters, only really works for me a handful of times during the year. I’ll have to check out your last vlog!
Thoroughly enjoyable hike in and camp in. The fire starting was a matter of feeling your way - you got it though making for a far cosier time - for your feet. Ha ha! I look forward to seeing if you get a fish. New to your channel and have subscribed on account of the great vibe here. All the best. Mark
You should put your electronic equipment and the powerbank recharger inside your sleeping bag while recharging to keep them warm. Recharging in cold temperatures damages the batteries. Check regularly while they are in the sleeping bag for overheating. A room temperature of approximately 20c is usually recommended.
Sweet vid dude! Found you from the NI wild campers Facebook group! Never hiked in Ireland but ganna be binge watching ya channel for some inspiration, chucked ya a sub and lookforward to following ya adventures!! Happy trails bro 🤜
Awesome vid again man. You do vids super good. I loved the face plant. Also when you guys set up camp and it was so green is that normal around those parts? Snow doesn’t enter wooded areas? Life straws are awesome . Socky nooooooooo
Yeah it’s usually green here in lower areas all year round. We rarely get temperatures below -2C so snow tends to melt quickly. The tree cover meant the snow landed on the trees, melted and then dripped down as water.
Weesham07 They definitely help, especially over long distances. I don’t use very often though or only use one as tricky to operate cameras and use them at the same time. They are not a necessity though.
Strictly it's not 100% legal, but generally tolerated if you respect the land and are smart about location. eg, don't pitch up in the middle of a farmers field or leave any rubbish.
Gary Vaughan Haha, yeah first time I haven’t brought the drone. The forecast made it unlikely I’d get to use it so figured it wasn’t worth the extra weight.
😂 “GET YOUR LIGHTERS, 2 FER A FIVER, 4 FER A POUND!” I used to buy cheap lighters and modify them so they would explode in a small but delightful fireball. Don’t recommend it. 😬
@@StephenJReid Seriously though, (I know it's a camping vid and all that), but in reality, would it not be better having the flint solely for a backup scenario, rather than spend a half hour in the freezing cold and rain trying to get the thing going? It would be a breath of fresh air for someone to say in a camping video "you know what, we do have some flint, but we're just going to use a zippo instead, because it's quicker?
Oh there were multiple fire lighting options on hand but I had wanted to see Rob demo the traditional method. It’s not something I can do myself. However with a modern fire steel you can get a fire going as fast as using matches or a lighter.
Part 2 is live! Don’t miss it. th-cam.com/video/QTXg6ffw7VM/w-d-xo.html
Great vid 👍🏻 Can’t wait for part 2 😊 I’m always surprised by how entertaining you manage to make videos about running/hiking/and now camping.
Have got out on the cooley mnts a few times over the last few weeks looking across to the mournes. Have to get to the mournes soon. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. Haven’t been to Cooley mnts myself, they are the ones just across Carlingford Lough?
@@StephenJReid Thats right. The highest is slieve foy at 590m so not a patch on Donard but still gives a good workout with super views across the lough to the mournes. Carlingford is a lovely town as well.
Really enjoyed that, met Rob and Louise on my last vlog, defo in need of some of his bushcraft instruction!!. SUBBED.
Rob is a great guy! Wish I had more time to do more overnighters, only really works for me a handful of times during the year. I’ll have to check out your last vlog!
Thoroughly enjoyable hike in and camp in. The fire starting was a matter of feeling your way - you got it though making for a far cosier time - for your feet. Ha ha! I look forward to seeing if you get a fish. New to your channel and have subscribed on account of the great vibe here. All the best. Mark
Thanks very much! The second part is up and linked in the description above. I’ll not spoil the surprise of the fish trap. 🤣
@@StephenJReid A pleasure there. That's cool I'll check it out shortly.
Nice 1 buddy great time out see some bushcraft skills on the go
Thanks Mr S.Outdoors!
You should put your electronic equipment and the powerbank recharger inside your sleeping bag while recharging to keep them warm. Recharging in cold temperatures damages the batteries. Check regularly while they are in the sleeping bag for overheating. A room temperature of approximately 20c is usually recommended.
Good to know! Never thought of that. Wouldn’t want it to come into contact with my hand warmers. 💥
Very very well made, slick editing
Thanks very much! 🙂
Love it Stephen, was that at Fofanny?
Yup
Sweet vid dude! Found you from the NI wild campers Facebook group! Never hiked in Ireland but ganna be binge watching ya channel for some inspiration, chucked ya a sub and lookforward to following ya adventures!! Happy trails bro 🤜
Welcome aboard! Where do you hail from?
Awesome vid again man. You do vids super good. I loved the face plant. Also when you guys set up camp and it was so green is that normal around those parts? Snow doesn’t enter wooded areas? Life straws are awesome . Socky nooooooooo
Yeah it’s usually green here in lower areas all year round. We rarely get temperatures below -2C so snow tends to melt quickly. The tree cover meant the snow landed on the trees, melted and then dripped down as water.
Stephen J Reid that makes sense. Round these parts we get snow everywhere. But that’ll happen when -20
What's your opinion on trekking poles? Do u really need them?
Weesham07 They definitely help, especially over long distances. I don’t use very often though or only use one as tricky to operate cameras and use them at the same time. They are not a necessity though.
Bloody great
Thanks Mr P! Be sure to check out the second part! It’s now live.
@@StephenJReid just watched it, awesome and just subbed. Thanks mate.
Thanks for the sub! Channel is a bit of a mix of stuff but probably mostly outdoors.
@@StephenJReid had a wee look.. Looks cool, happy to support local. All the best mate.
Colin
spent many night there doing my duke gold
Exact same spot? I never got to do the Duke of Ed, still raging about it.
Sometimes I travel with a tent. Can I pitch tent on wild? is allowed in Northern Ireland?
Strictly it's not 100% legal, but generally tolerated if you respect the land and are smart about location. eg, don't pitch up in the middle of a farmers field or leave any rubbish.
@@StephenJReid On the beach?
I've never camped on the beach but I know people who have.
@@StephenJReid I always stick to the rules you mentioned. Thanks for the answer
You brought a saw, flint and tarps.... why in the world would you not pack matches????
Was trying to keep the weight down. 🤣
@@StephenJReid To that end... "peaceful times" really calls for a drone! That should have made the cut too.
Gary Vaughan Haha, yeah first time I haven’t brought the drone. The forecast made it unlikely I’d get to use it so figured it wasn’t worth the extra weight.
+1 for best Tinder joke 👍
Haha, thanks! Was quite pleased with that one. 😁
A tampon works well as tinder. That's BUSHcraft
I've heard that before! Also good for stopping nose bleeds, although you get funny looks.
What are 5 for £1 on castle street?
Erm? Did I say that? 😂
@@StephenJReid It was a question. What are 5 for £1 on castle street? ... Lighters!!
😂 “GET YOUR LIGHTERS, 2 FER A FIVER, 4 FER A POUND!” I used to buy cheap lighters and modify them so they would explode in a small but delightful fireball. Don’t recommend it. 😬
@@StephenJReid Seriously though, (I know it's a camping vid and all that), but in reality, would it not be better having the flint solely for a backup scenario, rather than spend a half hour in the freezing cold and rain trying to get the thing going?
It would be a breath of fresh air for someone to say in a camping video "you know what, we do have some flint, but we're just going to use a zippo instead, because it's quicker?
Oh there were multiple fire lighting options on hand but I had wanted to see Rob demo the traditional method. It’s not something I can do myself. However with a modern fire steel you can get a fire going as fast as using matches or a lighter.
Did you wear your expensive rubber socks? Nice fun vid. Enjoyed it. Ya teased us about drinking your own pee... 😔 Maybe next episode.
This was the trip I burned the socks on. But was so raging I didn’t film the aftermath. Maybe if I hit 10,000 subs I’ll drink my pee 🤣