To be honest with you….I wish I could just make videos and not have to do anything else but that. I’ve just handed in my notice at work and as of October this will be my full time job. I’ve worked all my life and this is a very scary step for us. We have kids to feed and a mortgage to pay and things are gonna be tight. But I graft my nuts off at this and want to give you all the best content I can. Unfortunately a bit of sponsorship helps make all this possible. On the plus side it will be 2 videos per month that are sponsored. I will be hoping to make at least 12 videos a month over both my channels. Thanks for your patience and support 👍🏻
@@PaulMessner On the other hand I also completely understand why do you do this! I mean how awesome would this be for you and your family if you could do this full time!
@@Jari_Leandertaler we have very mixed emotions right now. Fear of the unknown and the excitement of what could be. But I don’t want to get to retirement think WHAT IF? The rewards outweigh the risk and worst case scenario I have to find a job again. 👍🏻
@@PaulMessner good luck! Love your videos. I'm brand new to hiking at the age of 39! Doing my first solo camp next week (campsite, I'm starting small). Your videos have been so inspirational and informative on the kit I do/don't need. Thanks for all you do on this channel. I'm sure you are going to make a huge success of it full time.
Ex military, served in Afghanistan (Helmand for three tours, mix of summer and winter tours) and training in all conditions from sunny Salisbury plains to torrential, winter death wishes three quarters of the way up Pen-Y-Fan. Jetboils are a life saver. Never under estimate a blow up pillow, spare pair of thick socks and decent warm layer winter layer with a gortex water/wind proof outer layer. Also I’d advise a water lifestraw, £37 essentially drink shitty water and through its in built filtration system a get a mouth of fresh water.
2 years ago I spent at least 6 months fixated on Hilleberg. Didn't buy one. Worked out there were plenty of options on the market that were completely adequate to my needs. I check the weather and don't go looking for tent wrecking tests. Mind you, With five tents and three stoves, i'm likely no further ahead financially. Lol !
Wow, 9 mins ?? It went by in a flash. That video was superb, slick and informative, I would have sat here and listened for hours. Great job Paul, and the very best of luck going forward.
I bought a sleeping bag from shaws direct for £8.95 and works amazing and surprisingly compact. Would love to afford half the kit you have but thanks for showing some of the alternatives. I think best bet is to shop to your budget! Which is why I still only go in the garden lol
Good luck to you and your family Paul. I've only been following you for a couple of weeks, but I think you have an excellent channel. You've got a calm thoughtful style, a twinkle in your eye and you're honest about the gear, cover both expensive and cheaper kit and you convey the beauty of the hills and the spiritual and mental health benefits of the countryside. Something for everyone. You'll do well.
it might be a good idea to make a vid about how to live with really cheap gear, my first ever camp was also a solo, on a mountain near glen etive, a t-shirt March day turned into a -3 night ......mare!. i woke up with the cold, my cheapo gelert sleeping bag just not up to it, i put on every bit of clothes i had with me, woke up again, put tinfoil emergency blanket over me and another under me, still too cold, pulled emergency blanket inside sleeping bag, and put hot water bottle at my feet. then i was able to get some sleep. for that jetboil effect with my cheapo stove, i put the smaller pot inside the bigger one which helped things boil much faster. if its windy, pile rocks around the edge of the tent where the wind is coming from. keep a dry set of clothes for sleeping in, and remember most phones have a built in fm radio app, very low power usage and good for keeping an eye on the forecast.
Once i sleep sleep this is uk 00eople in usa and canada sleep in normal tents and sleeping bgs minus 3 . Abything above zero normal clothes and euro hike gear
Desperate to try out a quilt after hearing about them from yourself in another video. Trouble is they seem stupidly expensive, and quite rare. However after realising my Vango Latitude Pro 200 sleeping bag has an almost full length zip, I've discovered it seems to work perfectly well as a quilt without having to resort to cutting off the hood etc. As a newbie to wild camping, I'm quickly discovering what I like and don't like, and that buy cheap buy twice can often be true, but sometimes I think simple is best too. Really enjoying your videos, they're very inspiring for us normal blokes! Keep at it!
That's an interesting point, I was camping the last two nights and was wondering if I could just use my sleeping bag as a quilt as the zip goes most the way down. As I was cold (and the tent was slowly collapsing - another story) I didn't want to experiment haha
A quilt was a game-changer for me. Firstly I move around in my sleep, and secondly, I'm stupidly wide across the shoulders. I just never got a good night's sleep at any time of the year in a sleeping bag. My first quilt was a Paria summer quilt and it was a revelation. I invested in a winter-rated UGQ quilt and was a little lucky that I arranged for my quilt to be sent to my hotel when I was in the US on business, so saved on the ridiculous import duties. Match them with the appropriate sleeping pads and I doubt you'll be dissapointed.
In my experience, a decent sized sleeping bag fully open and laid over yourself does exactly the same. Save your money honestly and get a really good sleeping bag that does both
Good advice Paul I have a cloud up 2 and a Vango Nevis both do the job for me, saving for a jetboil and slowly building up my gear to quality stuff Thanks for the advice cheers 👍
@@Andy-Aims the vango Has a lower profile than the cloud up But you sacrifice room You can comfortably sit up in the cloud up2 , not so Much in the vango Nevis
i have the cloud up 3, the cloud peak 2, both are very reasonable for the money. I would've been interested in your choice of hammock, as I can't fault my DD. One point to note, keep your eyes on your volume levels in post, as for me, it was up and down. Take care.
I think budget rucksacks, tarps, chairs. This list could be bigger! Paul I hope you get enough feedback to do a part 2, maybe looking at budget gear for those looking at a few extra comfort/luxury items.
Great video, some people think you have to spend big to have a good experience in the outdoors! For sleeping bags I'd recommend the Snugpak Softie Expansion 4. Kept me toasty in the arctic circle and didnt break the bank!
Can honestly say Robens Starlight 2 was great, about 30mph gusts and torrential rain but didn't break a sweat. Unlike my friends 4 man tent from Argos that collapsed and he had to jump in with someone else 😂
There's so much gear out there & a lot of it is very good for the money, perfect for summer use. My entire kit came to less than £500 (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, stove & rucksack). I'm sure I could have saved on this price by buying 2nd hand. Loads of gear on ebay through winter. Cheers Paul.
I dont mind hearing about SquareSpace... It makes hearing about alternatives to daft expensive kit possible. Plus its a British firm so that is cool too. Keep up the good work Paul and best wishes for the new venture.
The Vango Zenith is now known as the Cairngorm, almost identical to the Nevis though the latter has the 3000mm HH flysheet compared to the 5000 on the former two. All 3 are ok if you can find one discounted at the right price,
If anyone is curious about the Hilleberg Soulo, you can have a Hilleberg experience very cheap just by spraying water all over the inner tent, then soaking the foot of your sleeping bag, and throwing £1000 in to your camp stove as tinder.
See I picked up a old Vango force ten MK2 FW the other month and yeah you can get cheaper new tents but at 1.8kg personally I don't think you can go wrong with good used gear especially if you can be bothered to re-seamtape/seal a older number (saying this I know I do prefer time tested kit and I got it to go with my old lightweight setup
Great video Paul would love to see another like this. Just picked myself up a sierra designs shut eye 20 with a comfort rating of 0 degrees for £88. would love to see a review of something like that also more footwear reviews :)
good luck on going full time on here .must be crapping it .remember though! the greatest riscs in life have the greatest rewards bro . first couple of months are going to be the worst just like any other job ,, i wish you well and hope you and your family can prosper through this , you deserve this and youve earnt every penny . thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the content you bring us , god bless you and your family mate .. Lee
hi Paul, which would you reckon as would be better for me & my daughter, the Naturehike Cloud Peak Hexagon Tent 4 Season or the Wild Country Helm Compact 2 | Two Person Tent?
Another great video Paul, not all of us have the resources to buy the amount of kit you have, could you do a video on 1 pack, 1 sleeping bag etc to do all.
Paul, in a previous video you reviewed the Soto cook set with the accompanying gas stove. You sand its praises and if I remember correctly you wished you had purchased one a lot earlier in your yomping career! I was a little surprised that you chose the Jetboil!
I've used the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 all four seasons! Its a great tent and can stand up to punishment without doubt but having said that after November I now switch to the Helm 2 its much better for retaining a little more heat 👍
Does the cloud peak 2 have any issues with condensation at all? It's the one thing that really ruins trips for me and I'm looking at this tent v the phoxx 2. I'm happy to pay more but the phoxx seems to have minimal condensation. Would appreciate your feedback
Already own the Zephyros 1 tent. Really great kit, only cost £75 but it's just a great tent that does all you need. Although I have a jet boil minimo, I've moved over to the Alpkit Bruler alcohol stove far more compact, and lighter, but pretty bullet proof. Also not mentioned, but Alpkit have 2 quilts they sell that are well regarded at a low price, check them out. Otherwise a great overview, you really don't need to spend a fortune to get out there.
Great video, thanks for talking about cheaper alternatives. Can you do a video on cheap, but comfortable backpacks and sleeping mattresses please? Beautiful countryside, love the waterfalls, can't believe it's only 5 minutes from where you live. Lucky you!
I'm on a tight budget I look Ebay amazon iv bought second hand gear my tent is a North Face solo 12 tent very good alot cheaper then brand new iv got a second hand vango ultralight 1100 sleeping bag and a few other bits it's what you can afford at the end off the day.
After hours of looking at tents I've got a headache......I need some advice please people. Am I looking into it too much, am I being too picky or should I just buy a tent and get see how it goes, I'm after a tent for me and the wife to do a bit of wild camping, probably no major weather conditions 😅the 1/2 man tents look a bit small to me for 2 people and rucksacks? I'd appreciate any advice...thanks guys 👍
First thanks for another great video. I would really appreciate it if you could add some stuff from Decathlon. Their stuff is available all over the world nowadays. Personally I would love it if you review their 2 person tent with
I've had a knock off 1p tent now for 6 years, paid around $80 usd, and it's never failed me...seam sealed, fairly light weight... it's a great 3 season tent! I think people get caught up with brand recognition and social media pressure. Maybe there's some trepidation due to lack of experience, too... Unless one is living in and using this gear full time (where I live, California, that's not uncommon), getting a less expensive option is often the best way to go.
Nothing like. A good quilt is far, far superior. I got a Sea to summit quilt and its one of my best value buys, yet everyone seems to like Jetboil stoves and I think the Minimo I bought is absolute junk, flimsy, bulky, thin cheap plastic fittings, poorly made tinny type metal fittings. Horses for courses. I binned my Jetboil.
Totally agree. I have a 4 season bag that I use for trips I go away in my van that weight/seize doesn’t matter, and a vango cobra 400 for a lightweight 3 season. I use that in summer unzipped under me or as a quilt over me. Quilts are pointless in my opinion
@@Chris66able I have tried a cheaper one and no different, but I guess the high end ones would be superior possibly. I am not willing to shell out £200-300 to try though. The concept for me is good as I don’t like being enclosed, and being 6’3 sleeping bags can be tight, but my vango cobra 400 is just amazing
Head torches... Got a dirt cheap on from decathlon as a present cost a couple of quid apparentlyn.. Takes one battery nice comfortable beam for reading.. v comfortable to sleep with. Their seems to be a huge price range for headlamps... thoughts anyone.
I got a couple of aluminium headlamps from fleabay that take 18650 cells (Vaporiser batteries) for less than £20 including a high capacity 3000mA rechargeable battery, a little heavier than some at 115g but it covers all I need being waterproof, blindingly bright on the highest setting while lasting over 70 hours on the lowest setting. Branded equivalents are crazy prices by comparison in excess of £50. They have these XML-2 led's in them.
Any recommendations on winter waterproof jackets, I see I could spend up to £300 on some brands but would the Decathlon £80 one do the job nearly as well? Cheers Simon PS Just moved to Ashbourne so hope to bump into you one day in the hills and peaks
Great Vid thanks always enjoy your content, looking at dried food they seem overly expensive for what they are? May be an Idea for another Vid different makes prices and cheaper alternatives or home made alternatives... Thanks
I came across what looks like a military sleeping bag with duck down filling from a Land Rover owner show £10 bargain, I have no idea what the rating is but I’ve slept at -3/4 degrees and was in no way cold
I think the Zenith must be the old name for the Vango Nevis. I have a Vango Cairngorm which is the same as the Nevis, but with better features. Can be had for just over £100
Would love to see a video on quality synthetic alternatives mate. Ultimately, there’s no such thing as ‘ethically sourced’. The difference is taking the down from a living or dead animal. A lot of us want to swerve this altogether. Just something to think about 👍
I'd highly recommend the Deuter Exosphere range. They use synthetic fibres and manage to get them to pack down to a good size so they're a lot better than a Vango synthetic bag.
@@lovablescum thanks mate, I’ll have a look. I also like the idea of a quilt rather than a bag - I’m a rubbish sleeper when out. Was going to go for Sestral As Tucas but apparently they’ve been hit hard by covid and now I can’t get a response from them
@@tuttobicci hi Gary. I think there’s loads of perspectives here and can understand why some may think that. Definitely don’t want to bring any controversy or antagonism to Paul’s channel either! But for me my conscience is only clear if I’m not using any animal product in any gear. So it’s quite difficult especially in the winter - synthetic stuff is bulky and large etc.
What do think about the oex tents in particular the Rakoon and phox 2 I've had my Rakoon out in 20 mph winds And was nervous to be honest.. Its held up ok ...so far The oex leviathan sleeping bag is comfort rated to -9 ... do you think that's realistic...
great vid again mate, can you use your devine influence to get rab to make bigger gear for us bigger lads, i would love to spend a heap of cash on there gear but nowt really fits me ☹️
As usual, great video Paul. Would it be possible to have a look at some alternatives to a decent sleeping pad? Something that hits the sweet spot between insulation and price. Cheers.
Great video Paul, cheap gear has it's place and for the most part is very functional, but I've always found the durability factor to be the biggest issue, inferior this that and the other and then eventual failure. But I don't necessarily agree with all the hype from big brand names either, like really..what do titanium infused fibers in a sleeping bag really do??..make a sleeping bag stronger than steel? But I'm with you, I'm currently in therapy for my gear purchases 😁🇨🇦
I know the helm1 is a bit heavier than the zephyros, but it a much more sturdy tent. I have been in some driving winds in mine and it’s surprisingly strong
@@tuttobicci it’s such a solid tent. I rarely even stale the guy lines. If winds are predicted though I do. I would have to say the best tent for the money by a long way I think. And it fits complete in the bottom of my deuter28 pack in original sack.
Like everyone here, love the videos. Don’t know if it’s already been asked or if you’ve done one before (new to your channel), but have you thought about doing a video for camping kit but in 3 price ranges. E.g. cheap, mid, no expense spared? Thanks again Paul. 👍🏻
Hey Paul - enjoyed your video. :) I'm looking into waterproof coats. I've always had the budget end, Regatta and Berghaus but they never seem to be "waterproof" when you really need it. What are your thoughts? Is it a case of paying £££££ for a jacket or are there alternatives. Cheers buddy!
Nice video Paul. Although hearing so often about square space is starting to kinda annoying.
To be honest with you….I wish I could just make videos and not have to do anything else but that. I’ve just handed in my notice at work and as of October this will be my full time job. I’ve worked all my life and this is a very scary step for us. We have kids to feed and a mortgage to pay and things are gonna be tight. But I graft my nuts off at this and want to give you all the best content I can. Unfortunately a bit of sponsorship helps make all this possible. On the plus side it will be 2 videos per month that are sponsored. I will be hoping to make at least 12 videos a month over both my channels. Thanks for your patience and support 👍🏻
@@PaulMessner On the other hand I also completely understand why do you do this! I mean how awesome would this be for you and your family if you could do this full time!
@@Jari_Leandertaler we have very mixed emotions right now. Fear of the unknown and the excitement of what could be. But I don’t want to get to retirement think WHAT IF? The rewards outweigh the risk and worst case scenario I have to find a job again. 👍🏻
@@PaulMessner that’s great news Paul
@@PaulMessner good luck! Love your videos. I'm brand new to hiking at the age of 39! Doing my first solo camp next week (campsite, I'm starting small). Your videos have been so inspirational and informative on the kit I do/don't need. Thanks for all you do on this channel. I'm sure you are going to make a huge success of it full time.
Ex military, served in Afghanistan (Helmand for three tours, mix of summer and winter tours) and training in all conditions from sunny Salisbury plains to torrential, winter death wishes three quarters of the way up Pen-Y-Fan. Jetboils are a life saver. Never under estimate a blow up pillow, spare pair of thick socks and decent warm layer winter layer with a gortex water/wind proof outer layer. Also I’d advise a water lifestraw, £37 essentially drink shitty water and through its in built filtration system a get a mouth of fresh water.
As someone who's currently buying kit to do a bit of wild camping, videos like this are invaluable to me, thankyou buddy.
Really like these types of videos Paul it’s great to have alternatives to expensive stuff 👍
2 years ago I spent at least 6 months fixated on Hilleberg. Didn't buy one. Worked out there were plenty of options on the market that were completely adequate to my needs.
I check the weather and don't go looking for tent wrecking tests. Mind you, With five tents and three stoves, i'm likely no further ahead financially. Lol !
Excellent news Paul and the very best of luck. Top notch vid as ever. C.
I've been out in the vango nevis in mad winds and it did the job nicely.
Wow, 9 mins ?? It went by in a flash. That video was superb, slick and informative, I would have sat here and listened for hours.
Great job Paul, and the very best of luck going forward.
Good luck Paul. All the best and you have got this!!
I bought a sleeping bag from shaws direct for £8.95 and works amazing and surprisingly compact. Would love to afford half the kit you have but thanks for showing some of the alternatives. I think best bet is to shop to your budget! Which is why I still only go in the garden lol
So many options out there! Like I always say, buy what you get excited about. Thanks Paul!
Beautiful location brother looking so beautiful sharing 👌👌👌👍👍👍
Cracking video quality in this one !
Good luck to you and your family Paul. I've only been following you for a couple of weeks, but I think you have an excellent channel. You've got a calm thoughtful style, a twinkle in your eye and you're honest about the gear, cover both expensive and cheaper kit and you convey the beauty of the hills and the spiritual and mental health benefits of the countryside. Something for everyone. You'll do well.
it might be a good idea to make a vid about how to live with really cheap gear, my first ever camp was also a solo, on a mountain near glen etive, a t-shirt March day turned into a -3 night ......mare!. i woke up with the cold, my cheapo gelert sleeping bag just not up to it, i put on every bit of clothes i had with me, woke up again, put tinfoil emergency blanket over me and another under me, still too cold, pulled emergency blanket inside sleeping bag, and put hot water bottle at my feet. then i was able to get some sleep. for that jetboil effect with my cheapo stove, i put the smaller pot inside the bigger one which helped things boil much faster. if its windy, pile rocks around the edge of the tent where the wind is coming from. keep a dry set of clothes for sleeping in, and remember most phones have a built in fm radio app, very low power usage and good for keeping an eye on the forecast.
One thing i have noticed is that if I get cold an article of clothing tied around my kidney area seems to work well in the sleeping bag.
@@Domn879 also, my cheapo sleeping bag with sillky/nylon outer and cotton rich inner, is significantly warmer outside in.....
Once i sleep sleep this is uk 00eople in usa and canada sleep in normal tents and sleeping bgs minus 3 . Abything above zero normal clothes and euro hike gear
Desperate to try out a quilt after hearing about them from yourself in another video. Trouble is they seem stupidly expensive, and quite rare. However after realising my Vango Latitude Pro 200 sleeping bag has an almost full length zip, I've discovered it seems to work perfectly well as a quilt without having to resort to cutting off the hood etc. As a newbie to wild camping, I'm quickly discovering what I like and don't like, and that buy cheap buy twice can often be true, but sometimes I think simple is best too. Really enjoying your videos, they're very inspiring for us normal blokes! Keep at it!
That's an interesting point, I was camping the last two nights and was wondering if I could just use my sleeping bag as a quilt as the zip goes most the way down. As I was cold (and the tent was slowly collapsing - another story) I didn't want to experiment haha
ive been doing that for years because i hate being constricted in the bag.....you just have to be able to put up with the hood being in an odd place
A quilt was a game-changer for me. Firstly I move around in my sleep, and secondly, I'm stupidly wide across the shoulders. I just never got a good night's sleep at any time of the year in a sleeping bag. My first quilt was a Paria summer quilt and it was a revelation. I invested in a winter-rated UGQ quilt and was a little lucky that I arranged for my quilt to be sent to my hotel when I was in the US on business, so saved on the ridiculous import duties. Match them with the appropriate sleeping pads and I doubt you'll be dissapointed.
In my experience, a decent sized sleeping bag fully open and laid over yourself does exactly the same. Save your money honestly and get a really good sleeping bag that does both
The mino mo was a recent purchase and I love it! Wish I had bought sooner. Thank you for a budget video!
Good advice Paul
I have a cloud up 2 and a Vango Nevis both do the job for me, saving for a jetboil and slowly building up my gear to quality stuff
Thanks for the advice cheers 👍
Which one of those tents would be better for windy conditions?
@@Andy-Aims the vango
Has a lower profile than the cloud up
But you sacrifice room
You can comfortably sit up in the cloud up2 , not so Much in the vango Nevis
@@Planesandtrout Thanks.
No bother at all 👍
Would love to see some on backpacks, hiking pants, coats and camping meals, cheers Paul!
Nice Mini Mez. Keep up the good work. 👍
i have the cloud up 3, the cloud peak 2, both are very reasonable for the money. I would've been interested in your choice of hammock, as I can't fault my DD. One point to note, keep your eyes on your volume levels in post, as for me, it was up and down. Take care.
I love videos such as this one from you Paul. It's good for comparison purposes too. Thanks for posting.
I think budget rucksacks, tarps, chairs. This list could be bigger! Paul I hope you get enough feedback to do a part 2, maybe looking at budget gear for those looking at a few extra comfort/luxury items.
Good suggestion
Great video, some people think you have to spend big to have a good experience in the outdoors! For sleeping bags I'd recommend the Snugpak Softie Expansion 4. Kept me toasty in the arctic circle and didnt break the bank!
Can honestly say Robens Starlight 2 was great, about 30mph gusts and torrential rain but didn't break a sweat. Unlike my friends 4 man tent from Argos that collapsed and he had to jump in with someone else 😂
You have the perfect surname for a logo/branding
I bought the Cloudpeak 2 based on your recommendation. I couldn't be happier with it, thanks!
There's so much gear out there & a lot of it is very good for the money, perfect for summer use. My entire kit came to less than £500 (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, stove & rucksack). I'm sure I could have saved on this price by buying 2nd hand. Loads of gear on ebay through winter. Cheers Paul.
@scott smith It can be done cheap (for occasional summer camps). Well done.
You're a legend for this one, Paul. Thank you.
I dont mind hearing about SquareSpace... It makes hearing about alternatives to daft expensive kit possible. Plus its a British firm so that is cool too. Keep up the good work Paul and best wishes for the new venture.
Budget layering systems is always something I have seen people as about
The Vango Zenith is now known as the Cairngorm, almost identical to the Nevis though the latter has the 3000mm HH flysheet compared to the 5000 on the former two. All 3 are ok if you can find one discounted at the right price,
Yeah, my Zenith 300 is a bomb tent... solid (heavy, yeah) - but boy can it handle the tough conditions!
If anyone is curious about the Hilleberg Soulo, you can have a Hilleberg experience very cheap just by spraying water all over the inner tent, then soaking the foot of your sleeping bag, and throwing £1000 in to your camp stove as tinder.
See I picked up a old Vango force ten MK2 FW the other month and yeah you can get cheaper new tents but at 1.8kg personally I don't think you can go wrong with good used gear especially if you can be bothered to re-seamtape/seal a older number (saying this I know I do prefer time tested kit and I got it to go with my old lightweight setup
Great video Paul would love to see another like this. Just picked myself up a sierra designs shut eye 20 with a comfort rating of 0 degrees for £88. would love to see a review of something like that also more footwear reviews :)
G’day Paul, great video again mate. Thanks for all the great info on some of the cheaper gear and tents.
Cheers from Down Under.
Another good, informative video, straight to the point thanks. I wish you every success branching out into you new venture on your own.
Quality vid Paul. Loads of option for most budgets
good luck on going full time on here .must be crapping it .remember though! the greatest riscs in life have the greatest rewards bro . first couple of months are going to be the worst just like any other job ,, i wish you well and hope you and your family can prosper through this , you deserve this and youve earnt every penny . thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the content you bring us , god bless you and your family mate .. Lee
hi Paul, which would you reckon as would be better for me & my daughter, the Naturehike Cloud Peak Hexagon Tent 4 Season or the Wild Country Helm Compact 2 | Two Person Tent?
Another great video Paul, not all of us have the resources to buy the amount of kit you have, could you do a video on 1 pack, 1 sleeping bag etc to do all.
Paul, in a previous video you reviewed the Soto cook set with the accompanying gas stove. You sand its praises and if I remember correctly you wished you had purchased one a lot earlier in your yomping career!
I was a little surprised that you chose the Jetboil!
I've used the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 all four seasons!
Its a great tent and can stand up to punishment without doubt but having said that after November I now switch to the Helm 2 its much better for retaining a little more heat 👍
Does the cloud peak 2 have any issues with condensation at all? It's the one thing that really ruins trips for me and I'm looking at this tent v the phoxx 2. I'm happy to pay more but the phoxx seems to have minimal condensation. Would appreciate your feedback
Already own the Zephyros 1 tent. Really great kit, only cost £75 but it's just a great tent that does all you need. Although I have a jet boil minimo, I've moved over to the Alpkit Bruler alcohol stove far more compact, and lighter, but pretty bullet proof. Also not mentioned, but Alpkit have 2 quilts they sell that are well regarded at a low price, check them out. Otherwise a great overview, you really don't need to spend a fortune to get out there.
Great video, thanks for talking about cheaper alternatives. Can you do a video on cheap, but comfortable backpacks and sleeping mattresses please? Beautiful countryside, love the waterfalls, can't believe it's only 5 minutes from where you live. Lucky you!
I'm on a tight budget I look Ebay amazon iv bought second hand gear my tent is a North Face solo 12 tent very good alot cheaper then brand new iv got a second hand vango ultralight 1100 sleeping bag and a few other bits it's what you can afford at the end off the day.
This was a good idea for a video. Enjoyed. Atb gordon
After hours of looking at tents I've got a headache......I need some advice please people. Am I looking into it too much, am I being too picky or should I just buy a tent and get see how it goes, I'm after a tent for me and the wife to do a bit of wild camping, probably no major weather conditions 😅the 1/2 man tents look a bit small to me for 2 people and rucksacks? I'd appreciate any advice...thanks guys 👍
First thanks for another great video. I would really appreciate it if you could add some stuff from Decathlon. Their stuff is available all over the world nowadays. Personally I would love it if you review their 2 person tent with
Be good to see some for sleeping mats, love the vids
The good thing to camping near home is when a disaster ocurr and you can just run back fast.
Do you have any experience using a Kelly kettle?
I've had a knock off 1p tent now for 6 years, paid around $80 usd, and it's never failed me...seam sealed, fairly light weight... it's a great 3 season tent!
I think people get caught up with brand recognition and social media pressure. Maybe there's some trepidation due to lack of experience, too...
Unless one is living in and using this gear full time (where I live, California, that's not uncommon), getting a less expensive option is often the best way to go.
New sub here sent from SAFTS - good luck with the FT YouTubin'!
Alpkit has a sale on there sleeping bags at the moment some great discounts to be had
Alpkit pipe dream 400 is an amazing sleeping bag
Only discovered your channel yesterday…
Great content!
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Ref quilts, just get a sleeping bag and unzip it. Viola a much cheaper quilt, which also offers you the option of turning it into a sleeping bag.
Nothing like. A good quilt is far, far superior. I got a Sea to summit quilt and its one of my best value buys, yet everyone seems to like Jetboil stoves and I think the Minimo I bought is absolute junk, flimsy, bulky, thin cheap plastic fittings, poorly made tinny type metal fittings. Horses for courses. I binned my Jetboil.
Totally agree. I have a 4 season bag that I use for trips I go away in my van that weight/seize doesn’t matter, and a vango cobra 400 for a lightweight 3 season. I use that in summer unzipped under me or as a quilt over me. Quilts are pointless in my opinion
@@thebikepackingadventurer They really are totally different.
@@Chris66able I have tried a cheaper one and no different, but I guess the high end ones would be superior possibly. I am not willing to shell out £200-300 to try though. The concept for me is good as I don’t like being enclosed, and being 6’3 sleeping bags can be tight, but my vango cobra 400 is just amazing
Home many tends do you have?
I have a Vango folding stove it sits low to the ground.
nice camera angles! pushing the boat out :)
Head torches... Got a dirt cheap on from decathlon as a present cost a couple of quid apparentlyn.. Takes one battery nice comfortable beam for reading.. v comfortable to sleep with. Their seems to be a huge price range for headlamps... thoughts anyone.
I got a couple of aluminium headlamps from fleabay that take 18650 cells (Vaporiser batteries) for less than £20 including a high capacity 3000mA rechargeable battery, a little heavier than some at 115g but it covers all I need being waterproof, blindingly bright on the highest setting while lasting over 70 hours on the lowest setting. Branded equivalents are crazy prices by comparison in excess of £50. They have these XML-2 led's in them.
Nitecore NU25, rechargable and has a couple of red light options, £35 worth spend.
Any recommendations on winter waterproof jackets, I see I could spend up to £300 on some brands but would the Decathlon £80 one do the job nearly as well? Cheers Simon
PS Just moved to Ashbourne so hope to bump into you one day in the hills and peaks
Great Vid thanks always enjoy your content, looking at dried food they seem overly expensive for what they are? May be an Idea for another Vid different makes prices and cheaper alternatives or home made alternatives...
Thanks
Just thinking about some new winter gear as well 🤔 some food for thought there Paul. Great job thanks pal 👍
Helm 2 or cloud peak 2 ???
Great vid as always
A nice concise, informative video. Ideal for a tight wad like me👍
What about tarps and hammock sleeping systems...???
Have you any experience with the fire maple stoves?, another alternative to the Jetboil
Brilliant Paul, an excellent alternative on gear , cheers mate all the best stay safe 👍 🏕
Good stuff chhers 👍
Sleeping mats?
Great video
Rucksacks, sleeping mats/systems. Boots, rain jacket, down jacket. Everything covered then 😂
I still kinda like the Sierra designs cloud 32 sleeping bag! I'd like to order one.
Thoughts on the OEX jackal 2?
Great content as always!
I came across what looks like a military sleeping bag with duck down filling from a Land Rover owner show £10 bargain, I have no idea what the rating is but I’ve slept at -3/4 degrees and was in no way cold
I think the Zenith must be the old name for the Vango Nevis. I have a Vango Cairngorm which is the same as the Nevis, but with better features. Can be had for just over £100
Would love to see a video on quality synthetic alternatives mate. Ultimately, there’s no such thing as ‘ethically sourced’. The difference is taking the down from a living or dead animal. A lot of us want to swerve this altogether. Just something to think about 👍
I'd highly recommend the Deuter Exosphere range. They use synthetic fibres and manage to get them to pack down to a good size so they're a lot better than a Vango synthetic bag.
@@lovablescum thanks mate, I’ll have a look. I also like the idea of a quilt rather than a bag - I’m a rubbish sleeper when out. Was going to go for Sestral As Tucas but apparently they’ve been hit hard by covid and now I can’t get a response from them
Would taking the down from a dead eider duck be considered recycling?
@@tuttobicci hi Gary. I think there’s loads of perspectives here and can understand why some may think that. Definitely don’t want to bring any controversy or antagonism to Paul’s channel either! But for me my conscience is only clear if I’m not using any animal product in any gear. So it’s quite difficult especially in the winter - synthetic stuff is bulky and large etc.
@@Thebluedocful I should've added that I was playing Devils Advocate
What do think about the oex tents in particular the Rakoon and phox 2
I've had my Rakoon out in 20 mph winds
And was nervous to be honest..
Its held up ok ...so far
The oex leviathan sleeping bag is comfort rated to -9 ... do you think that's realistic...
great vid again mate, can you use your devine influence to get rab to make bigger gear for us bigger lads, i would love to spend a heap of cash on there gear but nowt really fits me ☹️
Gear made in the UK, might make a good video?
Thanks!
Great information, quick question how much did you pay for import taxes
As usual, great video Paul. Would it be possible to have a look at some alternatives to a decent sleeping pad? Something that hits the sweet spot between insulation and price. Cheers.
How about a video with cheats and hacks for when it goes wrong….or even fabricate things going wrong.
Great video Paul as usual 👍🏻
Great video Paul, cheap gear has it's place and for the most part is very functional, but I've always found the durability factor to be the biggest issue, inferior this that and the other and then eventual failure.
But I don't necessarily agree with all the hype from big brand names either, like really..what do titanium infused fibers in a sleeping bag really do??..make a sleeping bag stronger than steel?
But I'm with you, I'm currently in therapy for my gear purchases 😁🇨🇦
I know the helm1 is a bit heavier than the zephyros, but it a much more sturdy tent. I have been in some driving winds in mine and it’s surprisingly strong
I had a thunderous night in my Helm 1, I just never thought it would survive the night, I was wrong. Arguably the best £100 I've spent on kit.
@@tuttobicci it’s such a solid tent. I rarely even stale the guy lines. If winds are predicted though I do. I would have to say the best tent for the money by a long way I think. And it fits complete in the bottom of my deuter28 pack in original sack.
Like everyone here, love the videos. Don’t know if it’s already been asked or if you’ve done one before (new to your channel), but have you thought about doing a video for camping kit but in 3 price ranges. E.g. cheap, mid, no expense spared? Thanks again Paul. 👍🏻
Video on footwear esp boots please Paul....the best and the cheaper alternatives
I thought you’d got yourself the Taiga 360 before you had the UGQ ??
Love this!
5 minutes from us where are you 😂
quality vid , keep these kind of vids coming . be good to see some GPS/ mobile app alternatives which you could recommend 👍
If anyone is looking a good, cheap light down sleeping bag for colder weather have a look at the new kelty cosmic 2021
Hey Paul - enjoyed your video. :) I'm looking into waterproof coats. I've always had the budget end, Regatta and Berghaus but they never seem to be "waterproof" when you really need it. What are your thoughts? Is it a case of paying £££££ for a jacket or are there alternatives. Cheers buddy!
A bit of a gear freak is a big understatement! 😂
But we all know the pain, there is never the perfect gear for all conditions
Nice video
Sea to summit alto & telos will give tarptent a run for their money.
WHY OH WHY 🕊🦅 mention the ethically sourced Alpkit sleeping bag and the aegismax Chinese down bag in the same breath?! 🙄🙄🙄