Looked a cracking night out mate and nice to see the views I missed as we did Ben Bhula on a bit of a winter epic, snowed all day and struggled to get the car up to the Rest & Be Thankful, had to detour via Dunoon. Would love to move to the Highlands, maybe one day. Wishing your partner a speedy recovery.
Hey 👋🏼, cheers for watching mate! It’s a lovely Corbett with great spots to pitch on the summit, also tends to be very quiet. It’s great in the snow, unlike driving on the rest which can be a right pain. That detour is a nightmare. When the landslip happened last year we were basically cut off for a few months. Hopefully you get to make a move when the times right for you. ☺️ Fingers crossed Megs is out on the hills come the new year!🤞🏼 Let me know if you fancy company on the hills sometime.
Hey Ben good to see you out on an overnighter again. Nice lightweight pack and the tent looks interesting, although the detachable sleeve thing seemed a bit odd. Big wet cloud & big wet bogs, business as usual then for our neck of the woods, although we both know how stunning and magical it can be around this area. It does have its challenges but I completely agree with your closing comments, I moved here over forty eight years ago and still love it. Watching you run down the hill makes me chuckle, oh to be young and full of bounce, it takes me back in time but I need to be more careful these days.. Best regards to you and of course to Meg's, I hope she is doing well and may soon be up on the hills with you soon. ATB
Hey Stuart, thanks for watching! Great to be out overnight again. I’ve returned the tent now as it wasn’t holding up to mountain weather well enough after only 2 outings.. will share more thoughts on it at some point, as I did really like aspects of it. Too right on the bogs and wet clouds! Ohh Argyll 😂 Love how often you can have these hills all to yourself though, and they are beautiful. You’ve been up here awhile then! We feel such an attachment to were we live now, never really had that in the past. On the being young, I wish my body was a few years younger this year 🤣 All the hill running has battered it, so I’m giving it a break and slowing down some this winter. The fastpacking is good fun, but going slower has its benefits for sure, like taking it all in, and just appreciating the places. Megs says thanks for the kind wishes ☺️🙌🏼
Baffled by how you managed to get all that kit for an overnighter into a 25L pack! I have the same sleeping pad, maybe a slightly bulkier quilt (As Tucas Sestrals) but a more compact tent (Nordisk Lofoten 1). So my sleeping / shelter kit ought to be in the same ballpark as the kit you used in this video, and yet once I add food / drink / cooking equipment for an overnigher I'm usually struggling to squeeze it all into a 45L pack.
Hi mate, it’s magic 🪄 and a strange love for packing 😂 I guess it’s a combination of the true size of a pack as generally 2 packs from different brands stating the same litre volume can be worlds apart. Also just the way you pack the pack makes a huge difference. The synthetic quilt you have probably adds a lot of comparative bulk. In all honesty it’s often nicer and easier to not have to cram everything into a tiny pack though. Appreciate you watching and happy trails! Ben.
What you forget is the as yet unexplained phenomenon that gear will always expand to fill whatever bag you put it in. I can squeeze my whole climbing rack into a 30 litre pack but if I put that same gear into a 90l pack it fills that too. I think it's something to do with quantum mechanics
The 2022 Lazer has at last come seam sealed and has a sewn on side guy point so no stupid cover needed only taken terra Nova 20 odd years to do it! I seam sealed my two man version and ditched the cover no real problems. I sewn extra guy points to the seam that runs along the pole sleeve the same as Terra Nova has just done
Finally! It’s honestly unbelievable how long they’ve taken to make those relatively simple upgrades. I returned my one last year as the door zip seams were failing after minimal use. It was in high winds a few times and just wasn’t coping well. Shame really as it’s a great weight and decent design. Appreciate you watching 👍
Good to see you getting back out there. Looks a cracking location,. I’ve used the compact 2, great wee tent with the dog, found the sleeve thing a bit finnicky, especially if you cold or wet hands. Keep up the good work, hope Meg has a speedy recovery… ATB 👍
Good to be back out for an overnighter, too much running this year and not enough wild camps. Although absence makes the heart grow fonder right. I liked a lot about the Compact 1, hated the sleeve, but you can permanently attach it and leave it on, still a pain though tbh. I’ve actually returned it now as the second outing (vid coming soon) the stitching above the door was separating… Appreciate you watching mate. Meg’s will hopefully be out for a wild camp in Jan 🥳 if the physio allows it…
@@OutdoorIntrigue sorry to hear that. I also had a mishap, the material that has the little hoops or toggles, attaches inner to outer, when I was breaking camp in the morning it seriously ripped and all the stitching separated. No issue from Terra Nova , straight refund or offered a replacement. I think the winterised version does at have the sleeve as Is all seam sealed… still a cracking piece of kit 👍👍👍
@Scots Nomad That’s good that they sorted it out no qualms. I’ve had some concerns with their customer service over the years, but it was a while ago. Still love their tents, our two main 2-person tents are both Terra Nova’s. Was out on Wednesday in 60mph gusts up over 1000 metres on a wild camp, and was very happy to be in a Hilleberg, horses for courses and all.
Hey 👋🏼, it was a while ago but I believe it was Autumn, on a local hill that’s 779 metres and I don’t remember the temperatures exactly but it was likely around 0 at night if not below. Hope that helps.
A stunning evening Ben. That looked good on the big telly with a cuppa ☕😉 Pity about the clag but u cannae argue with the day before. Nice tent that. Reminds me of my wee Wild Country Zephyros 1 that I had a few years ago. Cheers.
Hey mate, 👋🏼 it was a gorgeous evening! Nothing like watching a bit of TH-cam wild camping on the big screen 📺. As you say the clag was alright because it wasn’t all we had, like it often is 😂. I wanted to like the laser compact, but I’ve returned it now, after the next trip (vid coming soon) it was showing some quality issues. Cheers for watching!
Are the heavy boxes to do with your TH-cam channel I’m the guy that delivered your tree the other say and they heavy boxes 😂🤣 good channel btw up my street you’ve got my support 🤙🏼
Hi buddy, welcome to the channel! Appreciate your deliveries 📦, only way to get stuff out here! It’s a lovely Christmas tree, just sorry you had to carry it up the stairs. Heavy boxes were oat milk I’m guessing. Glad the content is up your street. Say hello next time you deliver something by all means. Take care, Ben.
Thanks Shaun, it was a good one. Too much rain in the last months though.. 😂 Ready for better winter conditions now. Really sucks about Megs but her recovery has gone very well, so hopefully all will be well in the new year, slowly, slowly though. Cheers, Ben.
Have missed your videos so much, thank you for bringing the mountains to me when I can’t get up with you. Really hope us 3 can get out again next year 💛
Good spot that mate for a camp eh ? I've also camped up there . You always amaze me how you always manage to go so light. Hope you're Mrs is on the mend soon
Lovely spot it is indeed, nice and local too. Lovely snow up there today as it happens. I do love to go light ☺️, sensibly so though I’d say. But there is so much benefit to the lightweight mentality. Traditional hiking mindset still dominates a lot in the U.K. especially though. Horses for courses and different strokes for different folks and all though. Megs is on the mend, just takes bloody ages. Cheers for watching mate.
Hey mate 👋🏼, good to be out wild camping again. Too much hill running this year and not enough hiking and camping. Laser was a choice based on my experience of Terra Nova tents and their general capability in British conditions. It’s weight and price too. I was hoping to adapt it to lightweight 4 season use, but as you will see from coming vids I changed my mind.. Thanks for watching Gordon!
Looked a cracking night out mate and nice to see the views I missed as we did Ben Bhula on a bit of a winter epic, snowed all day and struggled to get the car up to the Rest & Be Thankful, had to detour via Dunoon. Would love to move to the Highlands, maybe one day. Wishing your partner a speedy recovery.
Hey 👋🏼, cheers for watching mate! It’s a lovely Corbett with great spots to pitch on the summit, also tends to be very quiet. It’s great in the snow, unlike driving on the rest which can be a right pain. That detour is a nightmare. When the landslip happened last year we were basically cut off for a few months. Hopefully you get to make a move when the times right for you. ☺️ Fingers crossed Megs is out on the hills come the new year!🤞🏼 Let me know if you fancy company on the hills sometime.
@@OutdoorIntrigue that would be good mate, we've got each other over on Insta eh. 👍🏻
@@WalkWithWallace We do indeed.
@@OutdoorIntrigue will need to be in the new year, got a wee mad pup. 😂
@@WalkWithWallace I saw that! Awesome addition to the family 🐶
Hey Ben good to see you out on an overnighter again. Nice lightweight pack and the tent looks interesting, although the detachable sleeve thing seemed a bit odd. Big wet cloud & big wet bogs, business as usual then for our neck of the woods, although we both know how stunning and magical it can be around this area. It does have its challenges but I completely agree with your closing comments, I moved here over forty eight years ago and still love it. Watching you run down the hill makes me chuckle, oh to be young and full of bounce, it takes me back in time but I need to be more careful these days.. Best regards to you and of course to Meg's, I hope she is doing well and may soon be up on the hills with you soon. ATB
Hey Stuart, thanks for watching! Great to be out overnight again. I’ve returned the tent now as it wasn’t holding up to mountain weather well enough after only 2 outings.. will share more thoughts on it at some point, as I did really like aspects of it. Too right on the bogs and wet clouds! Ohh Argyll 😂 Love how often you can have these hills all to yourself though, and they are beautiful. You’ve been up here awhile then! We feel such an attachment to were we live now, never really had that in the past. On the being young, I wish my body was a few years younger this year 🤣 All the hill running has battered it, so I’m giving it a break and slowing down some this winter. The fastpacking is good fun, but going slower has its benefits for sure, like taking it all in, and just appreciating the places. Megs says thanks for the kind wishes ☺️🙌🏼
Baffled by how you managed to get all that kit for an overnighter into a 25L pack! I have the same sleeping pad, maybe a slightly bulkier quilt (As Tucas Sestrals) but a more compact tent (Nordisk Lofoten 1). So my sleeping / shelter kit ought to be in the same ballpark as the kit you used in this video, and yet once I add food / drink / cooking equipment for an overnigher I'm usually struggling to squeeze it all into a 45L pack.
Hi mate, it’s magic 🪄 and a strange love for packing 😂 I guess it’s a combination of the true size of a pack as generally 2 packs from different brands stating the same litre volume can be worlds apart. Also just the way you pack the pack makes a huge difference. The synthetic quilt you have probably adds a lot of comparative bulk. In all honesty it’s often nicer and easier to not have to cram everything into a tiny pack though.
Appreciate you watching and happy trails!
Ben.
What you forget is the as yet unexplained phenomenon that gear will always expand to fill whatever bag you put it in. I can squeeze my whole climbing rack into a 30 litre pack but if I put that same gear into a 90l pack it fills that too. I think it's something to do with quantum mechanics
The 2022 Lazer has at last come seam sealed and has a sewn on side guy point so no stupid cover needed only taken terra Nova 20 odd years to do it!
I seam sealed my two man version and ditched the cover no real problems. I sewn extra guy points to the seam that runs along the pole sleeve the same as Terra Nova has just done
Finally! It’s honestly unbelievable how long they’ve taken to make those relatively simple upgrades.
I returned my one last year as the door zip seams were failing after minimal use. It was in high winds a few times and just wasn’t coping well.
Shame really as it’s a great weight and decent design.
Appreciate you watching 👍
I wish I were lucky enough to enjoy that beautiful landscape like you. Best Wishes 😊😊😊
We are very lucky and grateful to have this on our doorstep! Thanks for watching ☺️🙏🏼
Good to see you getting back out there. Looks a cracking location,. I’ve used the compact 2, great wee tent with the dog, found the sleeve thing a bit finnicky, especially if you cold or wet hands. Keep up the good work, hope Meg has a speedy recovery… ATB 👍
Good to be back out for an overnighter, too much running this year and not enough wild camps. Although absence makes the heart grow fonder right. I liked a lot about the Compact 1, hated the sleeve, but you can permanently attach it and leave it on, still a pain though tbh. I’ve actually returned it now as the second outing (vid coming soon) the stitching above the door was separating… Appreciate you watching mate. Meg’s will hopefully be out for a wild camp in Jan 🥳 if the physio allows it…
@@OutdoorIntrigue sorry to hear that. I also had a mishap, the material that has the little hoops or toggles, attaches inner to outer, when I was breaking camp in the morning it seriously ripped and all the stitching separated. No issue from Terra Nova , straight refund or offered a replacement. I think the winterised version does at have the sleeve as Is all seam sealed… still a cracking piece of kit 👍👍👍
@Scots Nomad That’s good that they sorted it out no qualms. I’ve had some concerns with their customer service over the years, but it was a while ago. Still love their tents, our two main 2-person tents are both Terra Nova’s. Was out on Wednesday in 60mph gusts up over 1000 metres on a wild camp, and was very happy to be in a Hilleberg, horses for courses and all.
good stuff Ben, i got a nemo last year, love it
Cheers mate! Funny you mention the nemo, I just got a Tensor Alpine. Looking forward to trying it out on some snow this weekend for a wild camp 🙌🏼
How high the summit? What was the season and temperature? Great video
Hey 👋🏼, it was a while ago but I believe it was Autumn, on a local hill that’s 779 metres and I don’t remember the temperatures exactly but it was likely around 0 at night if not below. Hope that helps.
@@OutdoorIntrigue impressive . Thank you
A stunning evening Ben. That looked good on the big telly with a cuppa ☕😉 Pity about the clag but u cannae argue with the day before. Nice tent that. Reminds me of my wee Wild Country Zephyros 1 that I had a few years ago. Cheers.
Hey mate, 👋🏼 it was a gorgeous evening! Nothing like watching a bit of TH-cam wild camping on the big screen 📺. As you say the clag was alright because it wasn’t all we had, like it often is 😂. I wanted to like the laser compact, but I’ve returned it now, after the next trip (vid coming soon) it was showing some quality issues. Cheers for watching!
Are the heavy boxes to do with your TH-cam channel I’m the guy that delivered your tree the other say and they heavy boxes 😂🤣 good channel btw up my street you’ve got my support 🤙🏼
Hi buddy, welcome to the channel! Appreciate your deliveries 📦, only way to get stuff out here! It’s a lovely Christmas tree, just sorry you had to carry it up the stairs. Heavy boxes were oat milk I’m guessing. Glad the content is up your street. Say hello next time you deliver something by all means. Take care, Ben.
Great wild camp mate. Sorry to hear about Megs. Hopefully she will be ok 🙏
Thanks Shaun, it was a good one. Too much rain in the last months though.. 😂 Ready for better winter conditions now. Really sucks about Megs but her recovery has gone very well, so hopefully all will be well in the new year, slowly, slowly though. Cheers, Ben.
Have missed your videos so much, thank you for bringing the mountains to me when I can’t get up with you. Really hope us 3 can get out again next year 💛
Our pleasure of course!! We will definitely get out with you in 2022 right?!!
Good spot that mate for a camp eh ?
I've also camped up there .
You always amaze me how you always manage to go so light.
Hope you're Mrs is on the mend soon
Lovely spot it is indeed, nice and local too. Lovely snow up there today as it happens.
I do love to go light ☺️, sensibly so though I’d say. But there is so much benefit to the lightweight mentality. Traditional hiking mindset still dominates a lot in the U.K. especially though. Horses for courses and different strokes for different folks and all though. Megs is on the mend, just takes bloody ages. Cheers for watching mate.
As usual a great interesting video. I really like your style and delivery, its great. Best wishes to Meg, roll on the next vid !!.
Thanks very much! 🙏 Appreciate the kind words and you watching mate. Megs should be out for a wild camp soon. Next wild camp vid out soon 🙌🏼
avon skin so soft its the best midge repel..
No midge this time of year thankfully. I know a lot of people still swear by Avon but I prefer smidge and find it works really well.
Great to see you back out ben. Enjoyed that. Would be keen to hear what made you choose the laser and what else you looked at. Atb gordon
Hey mate 👋🏼, good to be out wild camping again. Too much hill running this year and not enough hiking and camping. Laser was a choice based on my experience of Terra Nova tents and their general capability in British conditions. It’s weight and price too. I was hoping to adapt it to lightweight 4 season use, but as you will see from coming vids I changed my mind.. Thanks for watching Gordon!
@@OutdoorIntrigue looking forward to the next videos then!
@@whenigotothemountains1203 got one coming week after next, and two in the editing room 🙌🏼