40mph+ Winds In The Helm 1 | Wildcamping Wales
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2023
- I managed to persuade the one and only @PaulMessner to join me for a hike and a wildcamp around the stunning Carmarthen Fans in the Brecon Beacons. The Helm 1 stood up brilliantly to the 40mph winds through the night and as a reward we were treated to the best views I've ever had on the hills!
There aren't enough words to describe how blown away I was with scenery, I've been here many times before but never had the weather on my side..... until now!
Here’s the link to Paul’s video if you haven’t seen it already ⬇️
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Really enjoyed that Darren. Felt like I was there with you 😂. A few more water pouring shots and stove lights would have been nice but a cracking video mate. Thanks again for inviting me. Absolutely loved it. Next time you can drive this way though 😂
Nothing like a stove lighting shot 😂 Appreciated you coming all that way mate and glad it was worth it! I’m definitely up for an away leg to the fixture. Hopefully you’ll go easier on me than I did taking you up so many hills!
Great video. Love that part of brecon. Subscribed for more 😀
@@stevenmurphy5337 Thanks mate. Hope you enjoy watching! 👍🏻
Great video! Thought to check out your channel after watching the chat video on Paul's channel!
Cheers, new subscriber from across the wee pond in the north of the Netherlands😊
Thank you 😊
I’ll be thanking Paul Messner for the recommendation, like the content good humour, has to subscribed to 👍👍
Thanks mate. I’ll be thanking him for sending you my way!
No matter where in the UK you camp ... Paul is already there!!! 🙃🙃
Sherlock and Reinhold, never a dull moment...
Fantastic Scenery!
Cheers Mates 😅
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Awwwww, so lovely you both wore near-matching Rab hats 🤣 funny how these things just happen that way. Great video from both of you, thank you for sharing 🎉
We know quality when we see it 😂Thanks for watching!
Great job, amazing conditions in the morning. You are so lucky to have seen that.
I’ve never seen anything like it and I’ll probably never see it again! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Top tip: little foam sit mats. They weigh nothing and take up little space. Put it on your camping chair and it stops your bum and legs getting cold and obvs your coat keeps your upper body warm. Makes a huge difference
Thanks for that, a good video
Brilliant tent !!! Had all sorts chucked at mine and it's survived the lot....well worth the money
Great video Darren, one of your best. You’re growing in confidence and you’ve got a lovely relaxed manner which makes it a pleasure to watch. The Brecon Beacons are one of our favourite places to walk and we wild camped beside Llyn y Fan Fach back in August so it was good to see the views again on your video. Look forward to your next adventure ⛺️
Glad you enjoyed it. Not sure you can get any better than the Carmarthen Fans. This one was special though! 🌅
my tent always gets packed last as its the 1st thing out at the camp spot , great vid as always
New subsciber here from the Netherlands! Amazing views and great video. Paul's video brought me here. Loved the chat as well
Come from Paul messner channel. I’ve subscribed and enjoying your work! Cheers mate!
Thank you so much mate. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it here 😂
Thanks for this mate. Hope you enjoyed both videos
Tidy cinematic vlog,breathtaking views there of the beacons,mad rolling clouds 👏👏,I follow paul too top man,KTF ✊👏👏🏴
Thanks for popping over! 👌🏻
Really enjoyed the vid mate ... Really happy I found another top lad to subscribe to... thanks for the tips 👍
Thank you mate. 👌🏻
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Great video mate. Just watched Pauls video and I subscribed. Keep it coming mate. I love wales ❤
Thank you mate 👍🏻
Great job Darren. Really liked the humour in it. Not sure I'll ever be able to pour water again without smirking! ATB, Roger
It’s a staple of any camping video! The light and the pour!
Excellent! you and Paul make a great duo 😂 Loved it 👍🏻
Thank you mate. It was a fantastic couple of days!
Came over from Paul’s post. Really like the content. Glad to have found you. Looking forward to following your adventures and getting some idea of where to visit in Wales. Subbed 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Really really enjoyed that Darren!
Like many others I guess, I've landed here off the back of Paul's video.
I thanked him for introducing you!
You've got a new subscriber here! Great video, all round. Views are lovely and well captured. Your personality is fantastic. Top work mate...I'll definitely be back for more!
Amazing comments! 👌🏻 Hopefully you’ll enjoy my stuff 🙏🏻. Thank for watching
Great video, and great sense of humour.
I wish you well building your channel👍🏻
Thank you very much mate 👍🏻
Hey Darren, caught your chat with Paul Messner on his channel. Happy to be a new subscriber. Cheers fella. I've only cobbled together 2 videos with my mate on Dartmoor. Love camping videos and completely had the same sort of spark to wild camping as you; COVID times, discovering Paul Messner (+Haze +Summit or Nothing etc) and then buying the gear and heading out to camp. Love it.
Thanks for the sub! Hope you keep it up 👍🏻
@@holmesawayThanks. As long as the legs move and the sleep is comfy enough I'll keep wild camping. I've got the Helm 2 so I understand the appeal of the Helm 1. Great tent, great size and build. Keep up the good work.
Came over from Paul. I do enjoy these UK trips. I lived in England for 4 years and loved it. I enjoy your style and will be going back to your previous videos to catch up. I am an avid backpacker in Virginia and West Virginia.
Thanks very much! Don’t judge me on my earlier vids! 😂
Enjoyed this, Darren, now subscribed 🍻
Paul was the reason I got my backside up to Kinder Scout. And you may be the reason I get camping over to that stunning country of yours.
Cheers,
Gary B
Thank you mate. It’s a stunning place and as long as you stay away from pen y fan you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to spots. I’ve been camping here for around 3 years and I’ve barely scratched the surface!
I need to move to brecon 😍 stayed in a cottage for a week last year. I love Wales
You seem like a great dude. I'm glad I found your channel.
Me too mate! 😂 Thanks for watching
I'm yet another that found you through Paul, I've now subscribed to you as well, I hope Paul doesn't start charging you for people that have subscribed to your channel through his💰💰💰
Anyway great video, looks like a very nice part of the country that I admit I've never ventured to, my local stomping ground is the Peak District but looks like I'm going to have to push myself to travel further to get some of that vast landscape and epic views.
All the best mate and good luck with the channel.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Paul has told me to get my arse up to the Peak District so I’ll be up there at some point!
The best stove lighting shot will be the one i make tonight when I'm lighting my MSR Wind Pro 2 to cook my scoff 😅. Cracking trip well documented. That boy Messner gets about doesnt he.
Came over from Paul's channel and really enjoyed this so have a subscription!
Thank you 😊
Cor! New sub here, thanks Darren, Atb, Tim
Awesome, thank you mate 😊
Great video new subscriber
Thank you. Hope you enjoy the rest 😉
Nice video mate, and what a stunning location!
I find it funny how you compliment Paul on him bringing a heavier tent for this trip and then you lug along a 1 kg chair and a few beers with you, of which Paul had none. 🤣
Lighter tent = More beer! 🍻
Nice Video ! Your tent looks very strong in that wind ! You can count me as a new subscriber, I discovered your channel through Paul's video. 😅. Cheers from a new fan from Canda! 🇨🇦
Awesome, thank you so much. The tent stood up brilliantly! Hope you enjoy my stuff as much as Paul’s 👍🏻
@@holmesaway I am sur I will ! I would have loved beeing in this wind with my Nammatj 2 with you guys! Keep the great work!
Hey 👋🏻 amazing country, great to see you out with Mr M, I can never pronounce the Welsh names so was watching with great interest 😅 my channel is small too, yours won’t be soon 😂. Looking forward to following your adventures and yes get yourself over to the Peak District 🤪ATB, Sarah
I’ll definitely head that way at some point. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Watched Paul's vid now i
M going for double bill... Nice vid.. New sub here. Cheers 👍
Thank you. Which video was best? 😜
I’m thinking about getting the Helm 2 has had great reviews
I can’t recommend it enough!
@@holmesaway Thanks for the reply I’m definitely getting it but £250 is a lot of money for me, don’t know if the price will drop in the next few months or increase, Ive been using a vango soul 200 since 2016 it cost £40 back then, poles are fibreglass and did break and I had to buy replacement poles and I can’t sit up, bit like a coffin lol, but for the price it did me well, camped around 30 times in it
That jacket..who's coat is it?
Great to see channels crossing over.
Which holes? I've always treated the outer holes for standard use and the inner holes for when I want a bit more tension in the material. The inner holes just seem to give a little more support. 👍
I’ve always gone into whichever hole is easiest at the time (make of that what you will) 😂
I go for the outside holes on the Helm and put the blue pole through first. Mines called Harry, has yours got a name? 😂 wow amazing Morning!!!
Mines called Helm 1 😂😂😂 The clouds were out of this world! 🤯
@@holmesaway 🤣 good name that 🤣
Great video, I come over your way as I live in Cotswolds if you fancy doing a camp sometime I’d be up for it. Dave
Sounds good 👍🏻
@@holmesaway lol your probably going to get a few requests now and more subscribers. Great well I’ll get in touch on instagram at some point.
I feel such a loser..cant even get there..o ly live in Wiltshire..but unable to drive..so jyst stuck here..thanks for letting us come along..😊
I’m sure there’s a bus from Swansea which stops not far from where we started the walk so if you can make it to Swansea on the train you should be fine! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
@@holmesawayHeart of Wales line goes Swansea to Shrewsbury past Llandovery and Sugar Loaf. It’s slow, but you can get there
The Rab electron pro, it's 800 down fill power,why did you go for this as opposed to cheaper 800 dfp?
It’s one of the best rated jackets on the market. The down is responsibly sourced and you know it’s a quality product from a company like Rab 👍🏻
Blue pole in first. There’s a label on the stuff bag with pitching instructions.
Instructions??? 😂
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@@holmesawayswap out instructions for guide 🤷🏻♂️
For what it's worth, I use the outer holes and both poles holes when I'm double-poling my Helm 2 if the weather's blowing a hoolie!
It was very close to 2 pole weather! 😂 Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Would you rate the helm in bad weather pal?
Absolutely!
You do like to be exposed mate. I would personally find a cosy place behind a rock shelf with a nice fire radiating of it to keep your back warm as you take in the views and have a tinny after your can of mulligatawny to warm the your cockles and muscles have a good night and don't forget to peg your tent ?
Borra da..