Mountain camping with the Slingfin SplitWing - Panorama Point
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2023
- An overnight hiking adventure to Panorama Point of the Main Range, Queensland. Camp was made with the Slingfin SplitWing (a modular tarp tent) on top of the mountain peak, providing epic views and an amazing sunset. Unfortunately sunrise was clouded in.
I left my Suzuki Jimny JB74 at the end of Old Mill Road and hiked in from the Emu Creek valley via Davies Ridge, passing through Lower Panorama Point. I was joined at Panorama Point for the night by my mate Dave, whom came from Spicers Gap over Spicers Peak, Double Top, Mount Huntley and Mount Asplenium.
Shot entirely in S-Cinetone with the Sony ZV-E1 (16-35mm F4 PZ), DJI Mini Pro 3 and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Some of the gear I used (not sponsored) is as follows:
Tent - Slingfin SplitWing Shelter Bundle + SplitWing Floor
Backpack - Wilderness Threadworks 63L Ossa (Custom)
Quilt - Sea To Summit Cinder CD1
Gaiters - Tas Gear Gaiters (Large)
Sleeping Pad - Big Agnes Rapide SL
Gear Storage - Orange Brown Packing Cubes
Shoes - Xero Daylight Hiker Fusion
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Beautiful
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful hike. Lovely to be shown this region of Australia.
Thanks Fiona, appreciate that 😊
Another cracking camp and filming 👍
Cheers Macca. Appreciate that.
What an amazing part of the world. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure Myles. Thanks for watching!
Love this!!!
Thanks Dom!!
Long time lurker, first time commenter! Love your content! Keep up the great work!
Hey! Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
Hey no worries - we are truly blessed in SEQ; any adventure you could possibly want is just on our doorstep! I've had the pleasure of visiting a few of the spectacular places you've been, but got taken out by a foot injury a few years back. You inspire me to get my shiz together and back out there, so thank you!! @@AaronGrayOutdoors
We're you able to see the fireworks from there? Amazing spot for camp!
Thanks. Unfortunately the mountain was surrounded in cloud not long after dusk so we were unable to see the fireworks. It would have been awesome if we could.
Nice work Aaron.
Thanks Mick!
Another cracking video mate. Shame about that white out hey, would’ve been a rad sunrise if the cloud wasn’t there
Cheers Cahn. Yep, it would certainly be an epic spot for sunrise. I'll have to head back again at some stage.
Which route up Davies Ridge do you take. I tried about 3 months ago and it was just too overgrown. Had to turn back.
There was certainly a good cow trail to follow all the way up Davies. Once I hit the farm property at the end of Old Mill Road, I always head SE around the boundary fence and then up the closest ridge until you hit the true Davies ridge top. It was really overgrown after the floods last year but it appeared to have died off a bit since then and was easily followed. I hope that helps.
@@AaronGrayOutdoors ahhhh mate that was my mistake, I went right at the property and then the long way up the ridge.
thanks for sharing your hiking adventures aaron, especially in SEQ. ever thought about doing a run down on the gear you take on an overnighter, inc weight and also meals etc? i’d be interested to see this.
Thanks so much! Good idea. I’m actually heading out tomorrow so I will run through my gear whilst out there. Cheers.
Great video, nice drone shots, thanks for sharing! Greetings from the Netherlands!
PS What is it like to have a drone to film your adventures? Is it fun? Not to much of a distraction?
Greetings! Thanks, appreciate it. Yep, it’s great to have a drone. It’s enjoyable to fly and provides great footage. I generally only pull it out at camp so don’t really find it a distraction and I don’t fly it near others.
Awesome video dude!! What a view!! Love Main Range NP! What pub did you go to after??
Thanks mate. We stopped in at the pub in Aratula. It was very average though, wouldn't recommend.
@@AaronGrayOutdoors I haven't been since the new(ish?) ownership, and even before then it wasn't great haha. I'll remember to keep steering clear haha.
Epic campsite! Thought you might have come across a bit more rainforest given the elevation, but nice walking anyway by the looks of it.
Is that the first outing for the new tent?
Thanks Lucas. Only two pockets of rainforest on the way up there. One that is gympied infested in the saddle before the climb to Lower Panorama, and the other that is covered in moss just below Panorama Point. I've had the tent for a while now, but that was my second time using it. It's great for weight savings but I do prefer the room that my freestanding Portal 2 offers.
How awesome is this?! I was looking for a video of someone using the Splitwing. Imagine how stoked I am to find an Aussie video. And even from my adopted home of SEQ. Liked, subscribed and following to learn about more great hiking spots. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Splitwing, too. Cheers mate!
Thanks so much. I really appreciate that. The Splitwing takes a bit of practice when it comes to pitching, but its a great minimalist tent. I love how light it is and the modularity of it, but I will generally only bring it when I know there's a suitable space to set it up. Otherwise, I will bring my freestanding Portal 2 which is more like a "palace" (lots of space and headroom) compared to the Splitwing. The Splitwing has lots of room (width), but it certainly lacks in height which can make getting changed inside, for example a challenge. Cheers!
That's super helpful, thank you! I don't mind a finicky pitch but wasn't expecting the height to be that restrictive. Good to know. The sacrifices we'll make for weight 😂
Where is it
Panorama Point - in the Main Range, near Yangan.
hey first comment! what's the price of the tent you're using?
Cheers mate. Fairly expensive atm with the exchange rate but it's $345 USD + shipping for the bundle (tarp, mesh body and vestibule). It's a great little tent for its weight, but I do prefer the extra headroom that my freestanding tent provides.
Dont do a rob parsnip and fly drones in national parks man 😂😂😂
Lol 😂
@@AaronGrayOutdoors good video mate gotta stur the pot while it's still fresh....keep keep me posted on that walk...take care be safe...