Nice one Robin. I’m planning on getting some new clothes for hill walking. I’m happy with my camping gear and now focusing on getting some decent clothes. The joys of still being new to this hobby👍
It would be great to get another camp in soon mate. Got to get my fitness back up and hopefully start Munro bagging next year. It would be good to meet Kevin too👍
Nice video. Showing people you don't need all this expensive gear that they make out. I've hiked and done the mountains for years. You can get very good priced gear long lasting if your happy to not have a brand name on it.
My small rucksack was in fact virtually empty, and I could have managed quite well without it. I incline to the view, never before expressed, that a rucksack is not at all necessary on a walking tour. How some can enjoy themselves beneath the weight of their huge, fifty-pound burdens completely passes my comprehension. I have had expeditions in the Lake District without a pack, and gone short of nothing. I take a light raincoat or a cape, always; but never a change of clothes, nor an extra shirt, nor pyjamas. The clothes I wear when I set off must suffice: if they get wet, it is unfortunate for walking in wet raiment is unpleasant, but they have never failed to get dry afterwards. Pyjamas are, of course, a nuisance at all times and have no saving grace. A pair of slippers is a comfort, and additional socks are essential, but these will slip easily into a pocket. Alfred Wainright
Great montane trousers, I wear those Decathlon, forclaz shorts day to day too... Very comfy, and they've enabled my very white legs to get a bit of colour this year 👍
The shorts are excellent, I've been wearing them throughout lockdown for gardening, cycling, walking you name it. Bought a a second pair to rotate them when the others pair are getting washed. 😁
@@WalkWithWallace Yup. I treated mine with a little Walker & Hawkes wax cotton dressing since I found the synthetic proofing that it comes with wasn't good for retaining the hat's shape, plus the wax cotton proofing really repels the water.
Gonna start getting myself geared up for the munroes. Planning to start at a new gym that's opening in 2 weeks time, get myself into some good shape walking and endurance wise for a couple weeks. then going to start off the smallest munroe and work my way up.
Good luck mate, I don't know where you stay, but it's worth while doing any local hills too to help build up hill fitness. I've got the Pentlands on the outskirts of Edinburgh. 😁
Thanks for including youd underwear. No, seriously - it's a long time ago now, but I once did a 100-mile walk - the first 18 of which in the wrong type... The result was several miles naked rambling across the remoter parts of the Somerset Levels - walking awfully funny and just about glowing in the dark!! I could have done with knowing you back then, LOL!
2 pairs of socks👏👏👏😎👍. Ron Hill running gloves if all you're defeating is a bit of wind chill - mittens with a leather palm & thumb when your world's turned white & cold
Interesting video Robin, food for thought. I need to update my clothing for hiking and camping. Love the montane base top. That was in my watch list at one point. All the best Dave 👍
Cheers Dave, I reckon I'll get another one of those Montane base layers. I got a good few years out of that before it began to wear out. I'll get a few more hikes out of it yet. 😂
Looks like a good sensible bit of kit. Hate having to 'retire' pieces that are favourites. Caught sight of the Tatoo on your arm, like the sentiment. Waiting for my forever Scotsman someday, teehee💂
Hope to get back on the hills after a long lay off. Don't think my Haston Alpiniste rucksack and Dachstein Mitts would win me any prizes in the mountain fashion parade. Haha! Good to see what a cutting edge walker wears these days.
Here Dachstein mitts are excellent, your rucksack might not be the lightest, but I bet it stood up to the test of time. 😁 Hopefully we're all back on the hills properly soon. 🤞🏼 Cheers Robin
Hey Robyn. Thanks so much for these films. I've never really got into mountaineering before but am aiming to start next year properly for the first time - at age 50! Films like this are really helpful for someone like me to think about what I need to get to get going. If you see this comment and get a chance to respond, I'd be interested to know your thoughts about day backpacks as well. Have subscribed and am enjoying all your films that I've watched so far. Love the tattoo as well - Alba gu bràth indeed!
Hey mate, cheers for leaving a comment. 😎 It's never to late to start as they say. For day packs I use the Osprey Talon 33, it's a little big for the warmer months, but you can use it all year round.
What a great vid!! More holes then a tea bag haha.. Blue fleece, blue trousers and a blue hat is this for scottish pride or sumrf vibe?? Solid work dude. Always nice to see what other folk where when out n about!! Keep up the good work
Cheers mucker, other viewers have picked up on my blue gear too, as I let it slip in one of my videos what football club I support, who play in green. 😂
@@WalkWithWallace Hibs 😀. Hey there . Are those montane super terra or montane terra. I'm stuck in between what ones to go for. Would I be right in saying that the super terra are a bit heavier and maybe more suited for winter .Thanks. great review by the way 😀
@@stevie2686 yeah the Super efforts look like there for all year round use. For 3 season use I'd stick with the regular Terra pants. They're super light end quick drying.
Decided to go a walk with my friend today at the pentlands. Being a complete novice I stupidly made a massive mistake only wearing jeans trainers and what I thought was a waterproof jacket. Needless to say it was a disaster the heavens opened and I got drenched also slipped a few times due to poor footware. Very lucky I didn't get hypothermia which I would have got if I didn't get out quicker I was completely drenched and had to complete journey in just a t shirt as was only thing that was barley dry. Anyway thanks for this video definitely going to get proper clothing/ equipment before I venture there again as I'm determined to keep going.
We've all been there at the beginning and winged it with jeans and trainers, on a good day you'd have been okay. Definitely worth investing in some hiking clothes if you're going to get into it more. 😁 👍🏼
My humans say they don't feel so bad about all the gear they own now. Its good to have a selection for hot, cold and wet weather . Also they have owned their Tilley hats for around 20 yrs they have had many an outing and they still look like new and have been through the washer many times so :) Thanks for sharing your gear and sometime soon hopefully you can start using it again in the mountains . Untill then stay safe and take care :D Teddy
Good to see what you use Robin. I must invest in some merino wool tops, if anything just so I don't stink so bad at the end of a hike! lol. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun
Really interesting, Robin. I'm particularly interested to see how you get on with the Casio watch. I've been wearing G-shock watches for years but I'd like something with the function to tell your altitude. I also like the retro style (it's been bookmarked!). All the best and looking forward to your next. Hopefully you can get out properly soon.
Cheers Olly, I'm a bit of a Casio fan boy. I've tested the altimeter twice now, calibrated it at the beginning of each hike (up to 500m) and it tracked the height well, within 10 metres of Viewranger. Which is ideal for pesky false tops. Temperature gauge accurate once its been off your wrist for a while.
Quite an interesting look at your outdoor gear and it's surprising, when you put it all out, how much gear you do have, as I am always being told by Mrs Metalman. I have every base covered to be fair although, one thing I do want, is a ultra lightweight, fully waterproof RAB jacket and one day, when I win the lottery, I will be able to afford to buy one! The shorts look canny mind and a real canny price. Mrs Metalman suffers with bunions, which is why she prefers her walking saddles, so I will look into those boots for her, cheers Alan
Haha, I'm sure you've got a secret stash for gear purchases. 😜 They do a lady's version of those boots, so definitely worth looking into if she duffers a bit. 👍🏻
Good video this one, and interesting to see what people wear back home when hiking. I usually wear only shorts and a t-shirt plus a cap but I don't go too high in altitude yet. one day when this corona is over get yourself here to hike in the boiling hot weather
@@WalkWithWallace theres no lockdown, never had one or needed it. The government here had measures in place to stop it spreading from the end of January and were screening arrivals from China from the get go
@@markhenderson9325 lucky you've got a proactive government. Take it the death rates have been low? It's not a country that's mentioned in the UK press.
Great gear review Robin. Really useful to know some of your recommendations to help me when i need to change some of my kit. That berghaus top looked nice that you won, was it a softshell rather than a standed fleece mate? Looking forward to your next video Andy H
Cheers Andy. 👍🏻 Yeah, that was bonus winning that and it's still going strong. Its got the look of a soft shell, but it's just a nice light weight fleece.
Nice kit reviews Robin I normally use kit from ailpkit and keela just start to get stuff from decathlon so I have mixer Santo are amazing mate I use one the same and your tilly hat is mint mate 👍 hopefully we get camping soon stay safe atb bryan 👍 😀
We’ve got half the same gear. Some great choices there. I’ve been using Salomon Speedcross for my last four pairs but those Saucony Peregrines look good.
Cheers Stuart, I’ve changed out a few things. Some items become discontinued too but it gives you an idea of what you need. Let me know if you would find a new video useful.
Nice load out Robin , we do have similar tastes lol . Re those shorts are the sizes true or would I need to step up/down ? Also like the idea of a sock liner for blisters . Cant go wrong with the montane gear pal. atb Dave
Morning Dave, I'm a 32" waist and bought medium sized shorts and they're snug on me, if that's any use? . They do free returns to certain Asda supermarkets, so it's easy to return items for a full refund if they don't fit. Montane are brilliant, recently merged with an Edinburgh based company too. 🤔
3:34 I show you the boots I use. However we've all got different shaped and sized feet, so I always recommend that you try as many pairs on as possible before taking a plunge on a pair. 👣
Where do you normally shop to get your gear? I've recently bought some things from Mountain Warehouse but it doesn't look like they're going to arrive and I really want to try out some hiking
I shop in various places; Tiso, Cotswold and GoOutdoors. Online shopping Webtogs, OutdoorGB, Decathlon and Ultralightoutdoorgear to name a few. I'd avoid Mountain Warehouse if possible, it's the cheaper end of the scale and their stuff doesn't last long.
Well Robin I was just looking for a video on gear. We tried climbing Ben Nevis last year but got soaked through before the summit and had to turn back. Do you have tips for what to do when conditions are really soggy?
Definitely want a good waterproof jacket and over trousers that are Goretex lined. Make sure your spare clothes and electronics in your pack are in a waterproof dry sack. Gaiters help prevent water getting in over your ankle too. Dry clothes in the car to get changed into are a bonus too. 👌🏼
Super video Robin. Loads of good ideas. A question. What were those non cotton boxers specifically. Are they Nylon? It was a good point you made about quick drying gear then wearing cotton. I was on a long hike recently and my cotton boxers were obviously sweaty. Any way, good going. Mark
Thank you Mark. The boxers are predominantly polyester with some elastane. They are fitted and work really well. Merino boxers are obviously better for keeping odours down, but I only got 1 season out of a £30 pair of pants before a hole appeared, so never again.
Haha, nah realised not many UK based TH-camrs show what they wear, just what's in their pack. I do, they're comfy as, grippy and the rock plate protects my feet in stoney terrain. Might not fit you as well though. 🤔
Did you buy the new version of the Firefly rain shell? What do you think of it? I’m planning on doing part of the CWT hopefully next summer, and am trying to figure out which rain shell to use. I have an Arc’teryx Beta - but it’s kind of heavy (and it’s old so it wets out), and a Marmot Precip, which is great for day hikes, but not sure it’s beefy enough for the western highlands. Would love to know your thoughts on this.
Hey Amie, I've had the Firefly for a good few years now, so it must be the older version, in fact I thought it was discontinued. It's served me well. Not got much knowledge of the Marmot jacket to be honest, but it does look a bit light weight for the rigours of the CWT. 🤔
@@WalkWithWallace cheers Wallace see the oex ones for £60 really good 4season one same as the montaine 4 season today lots cheaper. Although I love montane and like it all to match I think I’m going to save some money in this one
What are news shoes you ordered? I cant decide between salomon ultra shoes or go for trail runner shoes? Need them only for trails up to 20k. Whats your opinion? Cheers
Hi Craig, I'm on my 2nd pair of Saucony Peregrine ISO trail runners. Wide toe box and really grippy. I'm a bit hesitant on giving footwear advice though we've all got different shaped & sized feet.
@@WalkWithWallace thanks for this. I have wide feet and salmon bit neat so thinking alternative. Hadn't thought of trail runners but could be the right compromise as I like wearing trainers. I have salawa boots for the hills. Keep up the videos 👍
@@craiggeddes9023 Salomon pinched my feet in a bit too, tried on 3 other brands and settled on the Saucony efforts. I'm used to the wet feet now, it doesn't bother me. Cheers mate, some fresh content coming out this Sunday. 👍🏼
@@WalkWithWallace following on from your advice i tried several trail shoes that are more trainer type. I also got salomon xa v8 wide fit which were fine but wanted more trainer to do pavements. Ended up with Merrell Moab Speed gtx which are just so comfortable. Maybe you should do a footwear video cause lots out there and think i watched them all! Cheers
@@craiggeddes9023 cheers for getting back to me. Good to hear you found something that fits and is comfortable. It's a difficult subject to cover, but I could speak to a local shop about vlogging in the shop. 🤔
My friend wants to join me on hikes and thinks her horse mucking Dublin boots will do the job. Would you say footwear is the most important item to get right? Where can I I advice her to shop for a boot/shoe . Most choices.. decathlon??
Definitely, if you get sore feet and or blisters it can ruin your day. Need some with decent grip too. Not sure where your friend is based, but shop like Tiso, Cotswold Outdoors, GoOutdoors etc are all decent places to get fitted up with a pair of boots.
We are east Lothian. My first Munro I wore a bad choice in shoe. The blister was bigger than a 50p and so deep. Oh yah. Still i went bk for more. It's hard to advise a beginner without sounding all... look hen..
When they're brand new, they bead in light/short showers, but that does wear off a bit over time. They're super quick drying though, so light showers have never bothered me.
Hey Debs, join 'Great Outdoors TV' group on Facebook, friendly supportive group. But just engage with other TH-camrs and make good content folk will enjoy watching. 😁
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⚡My winter hiking clothing set up can be seen here:
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Good, practical and affordable advice for anyone walking in UK / Scotland.
Thanks George. 👍🏻
It’s super easy to sew stuff up man. There’s no need to get rid of things because of a few wee holes.
Definitely. I've had a few repairs to gear. Rucksacks, tents and waterproofs.
I wish I can go hiking one day in the hills of Scotland, peace and love from England. Great video!
Cheers Sid, hopefully we're out in time for Spring. 🤞🏻
I've been using the Saucony Peregrine for off-road running and I agree they are a great choice.
Comfiest footwear ever, but they really don't last long. 😬
Good video, mate. I'd have sewed up that tear on the hiking trousers, though, and kept them as a spare for dry days.
Cheers GY. Yeah I wish I did keep those spate trousers.
Nice one Robin. I’m planning on getting some new clothes for hill walking. I’m happy with my camping gear and now focusing on getting some decent clothes. The joys of still being new to this hobby👍
Lockdown is a good time to compile a shopping list. 😁 Hope you're well mate, hopefully get another Pentlands camp in again soon. 👍🏻
It would be great to get another camp in soon mate. Got to get my fitness back up and hopefully start Munro bagging next year. It would be good to meet Kevin too👍
@@GazTheExplorer that would be good. Hopefully July mate, I'll give you a shout and get Kevin out too.
Nice video. Showing people you don't need all this expensive gear that they make out. I've hiked and done the mountains for years. You can get very good priced gear long lasting if your happy to not have a brand name on it.
Cheers mate. Yeah plus if you shop around you can always find deals. 😁
That Montane Primino looks like a cracking top, might have to check them out. Brill video.
Cheers mate, the Primino finally gave up the ghost, but I'd get another one. 😁
My small rucksack was in fact virtually empty, and I could have managed quite well without it. I incline to the view, never before expressed, that a rucksack is not at all necessary on a walking tour. How some can enjoy themselves beneath the weight of their huge, fifty-pound burdens completely passes my comprehension.
I have had expeditions in the Lake District without a pack, and gone short of nothing. I take a light raincoat or a cape, always; but never a change of clothes, nor an extra shirt, nor pyjamas. The clothes I wear when I set off must suffice: if they get wet, it is unfortunate for walking in wet raiment is unpleasant, but they have never failed to get dry afterwards. Pyjamas are, of course, a nuisance at all times and have no saving grace. A pair of slippers is a comfort, and additional socks are essential, but these will slip easily into a pocket.
Alfred Wainright
Yeah some people pack for every eventuality, you definitely want a nice light pack to enjoy your hike.
@@WalkWithWallace 👍🫡❤️
Greetings from Northern Ireland great video...subscribed
Cheers George. 😎 👍🏻
Excellent gear
You've covered everything to keep you safe .
Thanks Marium. 😁
Great montane trousers, I wear those Decathlon, forclaz shorts day to day too... Very comfy, and they've enabled my very white legs to get a bit of colour this year 👍
The shorts are excellent, I've been wearing them throughout lockdown for gardening, cycling, walking you name it. Bought a a second pair to rotate them when the others pair are getting washed. 😁
Can't beat a Tilley hat, mate. I have the green wax cotton TWC7. I love it. Very Indian Jones. Will last you a lifetime.
They're well made that's for sure. They come with a lifetime guarantee do they not?
@@WalkWithWallace Yup. I treated mine with a little Walker & Hawkes wax cotton dressing since I found the synthetic proofing that it comes with wasn't good for retaining the hat's shape, plus the wax cotton proofing really repels the water.
@@mediasubway that's an idea. My hat was a bit bashed when I bought it, possibly why it was in the sale. 😄
Gonna start getting myself geared up for the munroes.
Planning to start at a new gym that's opening in 2 weeks time, get myself into some good shape walking and endurance wise for a couple weeks. then going to start off the smallest munroe and work my way up.
Good luck mate, I don't know where you stay, but it's worth while doing any local hills too to help build up hill fitness. I've got the Pentlands on the outskirts of Edinburgh. 😁
@@WalkWithWallace I'm motherwell so tinto is probably my closest decent hill
@@leadier pretty much, Culter Fell is a nice one too mate.
Thanks for including youd underwear. No, seriously - it's a long time ago now, but I once did a 100-mile walk - the first 18 of which in the wrong type... The result was several miles naked rambling across the remoter parts of the Somerset Levels - walking awfully funny and just about glowing in the dark!! I could have done with knowing you back then, LOL!
Haha 😂
It's a subject nobody mentions and we speed loads of money on gear, but skimp on the underwear. 😁
@@WalkWithWallace There are lots of subjects nobody mentions - except me...!
Anything outdoor related? 🤔
2 pairs of socks👏👏👏😎👍. Ron Hill running gloves if all you're defeating is a bit of wind chill - mittens with a leather palm & thumb when your world's turned white & cold
Good shouts Billy. Ron Hill gear is cheap as chips and it works. 👍🏻
Interesting video Robin, food for thought. I need to update my clothing for hiking and camping. Love the montane base top. That was in my watch list at one point. All the best Dave 👍
Cheers Dave, I reckon I'll get another one of those Montane base layers. I got a good few years out of that before it began to wear out.
I'll get a few more hikes out of it yet. 😂
Looks like a good sensible bit of kit. Hate having to 'retire' pieces that are favourites. Caught sight of the Tatoo on your arm, like the sentiment. Waiting for my forever Scotsman someday, teehee💂
Haha. Is there many Scotsmen in NZ? 😁
@@WalkWithWallace No Scottish Braves here I know of. Should I look in the Hills or in the pubs😄🍻Carol
@@carolashine582 both yes. 😂
Great video!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Nathan. 😁
Hope to get back on the hills after a long lay off. Don't think my Haston Alpiniste rucksack and Dachstein Mitts would win me any prizes in the mountain fashion parade. Haha!
Good to see what a cutting edge walker wears these days.
Here Dachstein mitts are excellent, your rucksack might not be the lightest, but I bet it stood up to the test of time. 😁
Hopefully we're all back on the hills properly soon. 🤞🏼
Cheers
Robin
Great gear there Robin, I've always found Montane to be well made and reliable, and I also think Darn Tough socks are worth it too!👍👍👍
Thanks Anthony, Montane and ME are two of my favourite brands. Socks do come highly recommended. 👍🏻
Hey Robyn. Thanks so much for these films. I've never really got into mountaineering before but am aiming to start next year properly for the first time - at age 50! Films like this are really helpful for someone like me to think about what I need to get to get going. If you see this comment and get a chance to respond, I'd be interested to know your thoughts about day backpacks as well. Have subscribed and am enjoying all your films that I've watched so far. Love the tattoo as well - Alba gu bràth indeed!
Hey mate, cheers for leaving a comment. 😎 It's never to late to start as they say. For day packs I use the Osprey Talon 33, it's a little big for the warmer months, but you can use it all year round.
@@WalkWithWallace Nice one. Cheers for that!
What a great vid!! More holes then a tea bag haha.. Blue fleece, blue trousers and a blue hat is this for scottish pride or sumrf vibe?? Solid work dude. Always nice to see what other folk where when out n about!! Keep up the good work
Cheers mucker, other viewers have picked up on my blue gear too, as I let it slip in one of my videos what football club I support, who play in green. 😂
@@WalkWithWallace i wouldnt admit to that haha (tbh i aint got a clue with football haba)
@@WalkWithWallace Hibs 😀. Hey there . Are those montane super terra or montane terra. I'm stuck in between what ones to go for. Would I be right in saying that the super terra are a bit heavier and maybe more suited for winter .Thanks. great review by the way 😀
@@stevie2686 yeah the Super efforts look like there for all year round use. For 3 season use I'd stick with the regular Terra pants. They're super light end quick drying.
@@WalkWithWallace Thank you. Very much appreciated 👍
Decided to go a walk with my friend today at the pentlands. Being a complete novice I stupidly made a massive mistake only wearing jeans trainers and what I thought was a waterproof jacket. Needless to say it was a disaster the heavens opened and I got drenched also slipped a few times due to poor footware. Very lucky I didn't get hypothermia which I would have got if I didn't get out quicker I was completely drenched and had to complete journey in just a t shirt as was only thing that was barley dry.
Anyway thanks for this video definitely going to get proper clothing/ equipment before I venture there again as I'm determined to keep going.
We've all been there at the beginning and winged it with jeans and trainers, on a good day you'd have been okay. Definitely worth investing in some hiking clothes if you're going to get into it more. 😁 👍🏼
Any of that stuff your replacing give me a shout mate it looks in good order to me .
Most of it is still used mate. 😎 👍🏻
My humans say they don't feel so bad about all the gear they own now. Its good to have a selection for hot, cold and wet weather . Also they have owned their Tilley hats for around 20 yrs they have had many an outing and they still look like new and have been through the washer many times so :)
Thanks for sharing your gear and sometime soon hopefully you can start using it again in the mountains . Untill then stay safe and take care :D Teddy
Hey Teddy that's good to here the human's Tilley hats are lasting for years because mine will get some abuse. 😁
Good to see what you use Robin. I must invest in some merino wool tops, if anything just so I don't stink so bad at the end of a hike! lol. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun
I'd definitely go for a merino/synthetic blend. Slightly cheaper and last a bit longer in my experience.
Really interesting, Robin. I'm particularly interested to see how you get on with the Casio watch. I've been wearing G-shock watches for years but I'd like something with the function to tell your altitude. I also like the retro style (it's been bookmarked!).
All the best and looking forward to your next. Hopefully you can get out properly soon.
Cheers Olly, I'm a bit of a Casio fan boy. I've tested the altimeter twice now, calibrated it at the beginning of each hike (up to 500m) and it tracked the height well, within 10 metres of Viewranger. Which is ideal for pesky false tops. Temperature gauge accurate once its been off your wrist for a while.
@IEnglish 96 I've had time to test it properly, my only complaint depending on the time the hands cover your altitude.
Good stuff Robin, something different mate ..well done
Cheers mate, aye nobody really vlogs what they wear so I thought it may be useful.
Quite an interesting look at your outdoor gear and it's surprising, when you put it all out, how much gear you do have, as I am always being told by Mrs Metalman. I have every base covered to be fair although, one thing I do want, is a ultra lightweight, fully waterproof RAB jacket and one day, when I win the lottery, I will be able to afford to buy one! The shorts look canny mind and a real canny price. Mrs Metalman suffers with bunions, which is why she prefers her walking saddles, so I will look into those boots for her, cheers Alan
Haha, I'm sure you've got a secret stash for gear purchases. 😜
They do a lady's version of those boots, so definitely worth looking into if she duffers a bit. 👍🏻
Good video this one, and interesting to see what people wear back home when hiking. I usually wear only shorts and a t-shirt plus a cap but I don't go too high in altitude yet. one day when this corona is over get yourself here to hike in the boiling hot weather
Cheers Mark, where are you based?
@@WalkWithWallace Taipei, I'm Owains pal
@@markhenderson9325 sorry mate, didn't recognise your name there. 😄
How's things over there? How different is lockdown?
@@WalkWithWallace theres no lockdown, never had one or needed it. The government here had measures in place to stop it spreading from the end of January and were screening arrivals from China from the get go
@@markhenderson9325 lucky you've got a proactive government. Take it the death rates have been low? It's not a country that's mentioned in the UK press.
Great gear review Robin. Really useful to know some of your recommendations to help me when i need to change some of my kit. That berghaus top looked nice that you won, was it a softshell rather than a standed fleece mate?
Looking forward to your next video
Andy H
Cheers Andy. 👍🏻
Yeah, that was bonus winning that and it's still going strong. Its got the look of a soft shell, but it's just a nice light weight fleece.
Nice kit reviews Robin I normally use kit from ailpkit and keela just start to get stuff from decathlon so I have mixer Santo are amazing mate I use one the same and your tilly hat is mint mate 👍 hopefully we get camping soon stay safe atb bryan 👍 😀
Cheers Bryan, can't go wrong with Alpkit or Keela mate. I've wearing my Tiley hat around my town, I like it now, but wasn't sure at first. 😂
We’ve got half the same gear. Some great choices there. I’ve been using Salomon Speedcross for my last four pairs but those Saucony Peregrines look good.
Nice one, I tried on loads of pairs including Salomon, but the Saucony bad boys were the most comfortable out of the box.
Walk With Wallace 👣 Sounds like a recommendation to me. Cheers!
@@deltanovember1672 footwear is a difficult one to recommend as we all have different shaped and sized feet. But they certainly work for me.
hey cool tilley hat, i went for a full sombrero, but yeah despite orville peck making full brims cool AF they can cause paranoia😂 but great in the sun
Haha, cheers Andy. 😁
Nice one mate. As a side not the forclaz trousers are great and my pair still going strong after 3 years. ;) Atb
Cheers Ray, to be honest I thought the trousers would be good enough. The shorts are excellent.
Good stuff. I think i'm going to get that OR cap. Cheers.
Cheers, I'm sure you'll like the cap. I had a North Face and Under Armour cap before, but the OR cap is one of best ones I've worn.
Nice video Robin. Thanks. What are the puma boxers made from, if not cotton? Cheers
Cheers mate, they're just your typical polyester sports boxers efforts.
Foot wear is personal but UNDERPANTS isn't...good to know where the line is lol
😂 You know what I mean.
Hi, enjoy your postings, i intend to get into walking the hills this year. Is your list still up to date? Any changes? Its a very good guide....thanks
Cheers Stuart, I’ve changed out a few things. Some items become discontinued too but it gives you an idea of what you need. Let me know if you would find a new video useful.
Nice load out Robin , we do have similar tastes lol . Re those shorts are the sizes true or would I need to step up/down ? Also like the idea of a sock liner for blisters . Cant go wrong with the montane gear pal. atb Dave
Morning Dave,
I'm a 32" waist and bought medium sized shorts and they're snug on me, if that's any use? . They do free returns to certain Asda supermarkets, so it's easy to return items for a full refund if they don't fit.
Montane are brilliant, recently merged with an Edinburgh based company too. 🤔
Good clip!
Cheers eXploer, I hope you found it useful. 😁
Do the rain pants suppose to cover your regular pants or they are worn by themselves? On a day where there is a shower or 2 what pants would you wear?
They're overtrousers (pants) so designed to wear over your regular trousers (pants). I'd wear the same set up on rainy days.
Thanks Robin, I'm just looking at trousers to buy......!
Stay safe
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Cheers Dave, they're excellent trousers. Looking forward to trying out my replacements.
this is all quality gear old or new :)
Cheers Simon, I reckon it's all decent too. 😁
With your summer shoes, what do you do in wet weather.
It's not for everyone, but if I wear shoes I embrace wet feet.
The whole reason I watched this was for the boots. You forgot the boots.
3:34 I show you the boots I use. However we've all got different shaped and sized feet, so I always recommend that you try as many pairs on as possible before taking a plunge on a pair. 👣
More holes than tea bag 😂
Was that my waterproofs if I remember rightly?
Great video mate, thanks! What material are the boxers?
Cheers mate, they're predominantly polyester with elastane waist.
Currently trying Step One bamboo boxers that are decent, but £17 a pair.
Where do you normally shop to get your gear? I've recently bought some things from Mountain Warehouse but it doesn't look like they're going to arrive and I really want to try out some hiking
I shop in various places; Tiso, Cotswold and GoOutdoors. Online shopping Webtogs, OutdoorGB, Decathlon and Ultralightoutdoorgear to name a few.
I'd avoid Mountain Warehouse if possible, it's the cheaper end of the scale and their stuff doesn't last long.
@@WalkWithWallace Okay, thank you so much!
@@holly231 no probs mate. 👍🏻
Well Robin I was just looking for a video on gear. We tried climbing Ben Nevis last year but got soaked through before the summit and had to turn back. Do you have tips for what to do when conditions are really soggy?
Definitely want a good waterproof jacket and over trousers that are Goretex lined. Make sure your spare clothes and electronics in your pack are in a waterproof dry sack.
Gaiters help prevent water getting in over your ankle too.
Dry clothes in the car to get changed into are a bonus too. 👌🏼
Super video Robin. Loads of good ideas. A question. What were those non cotton boxers specifically. Are they Nylon? It was a good point you made about quick drying gear then wearing cotton. I was on a long hike recently and my cotton boxers were obviously sweaty. Any way, good going. Mark
Thank you Mark. The boxers are predominantly polyester with some elastane. They are fitted and work really well. Merino boxers are obviously better for keeping odours down, but I only got 1 season out of a £30 pair of pants before a hole appeared, so never again.
@@WalkWithWallace Thanks Robin. I'm going to check em out and tap in a few key words. I think I'll give the Merino a miss. Cheers dude.
@@WyeExplorer nice one chief. 😁
@@WyeExplorer Rohan do some great under garments, my humans buy them when they have a sale on. Not cheep but great quility :D
@@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear They are expensive - got a store in Kay On Wye Teddy.
Bored mate aye 😉 Nice video Rab. Recommend they trail shoes aye? Thinking aboot some trail shoes eh. For warmer weather n that.
Haha, nah realised not many UK based TH-camrs show what they wear, just what's in their pack.
I do, they're comfy as, grippy and the rock plate protects my feet in stoney terrain. Might not fit you as well though. 🤔
Look abit pricey. Might get a Decathlon pair first. just fir kickingabootin
@@Kev_Russ aye, if its just for cutting about in I wouldn't wear these. I originally got these for the CWT.
@@WalkWithWallace just for paths n pentos n booting you square in the sacks
@@Kev_Russ 😂 🖕🏼
Did you buy the new version of the Firefly rain shell? What do you think of it? I’m planning on doing part of the CWT hopefully next summer, and am trying to figure out which rain shell to use. I have an Arc’teryx Beta - but it’s kind of heavy (and it’s old so it wets out), and a Marmot Precip, which is great for day hikes, but not sure it’s beefy enough for the western highlands. Would love to know your thoughts on this.
Hey Amie, I've had the Firefly for a good few years now, so it must be the older version, in fact I thought it was discontinued. It's served me well. Not got much knowledge of the Marmot jacket to be honest, but it does look a bit light weight for the rigours of the CWT. 🤔
@@WalkWithWallace Thanks much! I’ll have a look at the Firefly!
Hi mate would you say the tera pants are good for winter hiking or more 3 season? Thanks
Definitely more 3 season mate. They do a winter version too.
@@WalkWithWallace cheers Wallace see the oex ones for £60 really good 4season one same as the montaine 4 season today lots cheaper. Although I love montane and like it all to match I think I’m going to save some money in this one
@@RMinkjunkie makes sense, but the thing with the Montane trousers is they last for years. I got 9 years out of my first pair.
Great video. What head lamp do you wear?
Cheers Vic, I'm now using a Nitecore NU25. Rechargeable, light and bright. 👌🏼
Oooh how you love your beanie 😁🖤
Love a beanie indeed. 😁
What are news shoes you ordered? I cant decide between salomon ultra shoes or go for trail runner shoes? Need them only for trails up to 20k. Whats your opinion? Cheers
Hi Craig, I'm on my 2nd pair of Saucony Peregrine ISO trail runners. Wide toe box and really grippy. I'm a bit hesitant on giving footwear advice though we've all got different shaped & sized feet.
@@WalkWithWallace thanks for this. I have wide feet and salmon bit neat so thinking alternative. Hadn't thought of trail runners but could be the right compromise as I like wearing trainers. I have salawa boots for the hills. Keep up the videos 👍
@@craiggeddes9023 Salomon pinched my feet in a bit too, tried on 3 other brands and settled on the Saucony efforts. I'm used to the wet feet now, it doesn't bother me. Cheers mate, some fresh content coming out this Sunday. 👍🏼
@@WalkWithWallace following on from your advice i tried several trail shoes that are more trainer type. I also got salomon xa v8 wide fit which were fine but wanted more trainer to do pavements. Ended up with Merrell Moab Speed gtx which are just so comfortable. Maybe you should do a footwear video cause lots out there and think i watched them all! Cheers
@@craiggeddes9023 cheers for getting back to me. Good to hear you found something that fits and is comfortable. It's a difficult subject to cover, but I could speak to a local shop about vlogging in the shop. 🤔
My friend wants to join me on hikes and thinks her horse mucking Dublin boots will do the job. Would you say footwear is the most important item to get right? Where can I I advice her to shop for a boot/shoe . Most choices.. decathlon??
Definitely, if you get sore feet and or blisters it can ruin your day. Need some with decent grip too.
Not sure where your friend is based, but shop like Tiso, Cotswold Outdoors, GoOutdoors etc are all decent places to get fitted up with a pair of boots.
Decathlon are decent too, probably a bit cheaper for mid range gear. I wouldn't go to Mountain Warehouse or Trespass though as they won't last.
We are east Lothian. My first Munro I wore a bad choice in shoe. The blister was bigger than a 50p and so deep. Oh yah. Still i went bk for more. It's hard to advise a beginner without sounding all... look hen..
@@WalkWithWallace thanks.
@@kirstymckenzie8989 not far from me then. 👍🏻 Decathlon probably a safe bet in case your friend doesn't enjoy it. 😅
What happened to your montane Prism jacket?
I've washed it and ready to sell on I think. 🤔
How do the montane terra pants hold up in light rain showers?
When they're brand new, they bead in light/short showers, but that does wear off a bit over time. They're super quick drying though, so light showers have never bothered me.
Walk With Wallace 👣 would you say if you was caught in a heavy shower they would still dry quickly? Thanks for the reply 👍
@@garethmcintyre8149 I'd have my waterproof over trousers on if it was heavy rain, but yes, in general they're quick drying.
Walk With Wallace 👣 thanks 👍
Love channel,i have just subscribed,anyone got any tips please as i am new ,to get more subscribers?plz
Hey Debs, join 'Great Outdoors TV' group on Facebook, friendly supportive group. But just engage with other TH-camrs and make good content folk will enjoy watching. 😁
What the hell is hiking? Please don't encourage the Americans!
lol, the word "hiking" has been around in the UK for decades. My Dad was hitchhiking in the 70s. 👣
@@WalkWithWallace So hiking takes place standing still on the sides of roads then, lol.
@@timphillips9954 my point being the word has been around for decades in Britain. 😊