Alan this is outstanding, plenty of good suggestions there, thanks. What sets you apart from other content creators is a much higher intelligence level.
😂 well I definitely try! Thanks though it’s much appreciated. I’m trying to find the balance between providing information on kit, showing the splendour of locations, entertainment through adventure but mainly I’m trying to inspire people! It’s a good life… we just all need to embrace it better. Thanks mate! Al
Hello Flower 🌼 Big fan watching all your clips from the gorgeous Bavarian countryside. Will be out trekking this weekend in the wonderful Fichtelgebirge Gebiet! Keep up the great work - you're such an inspiration - oh, and please give Blue a big hug 🤗 xx
Thermarest XTherm inflatable air mattress, in my mind is a MUST HAVE when overnighting, anywhere, anytime! My personal choice for a stove is Soto Windmaster. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Great informative video Al! Thanks! That's twice i've laughed at the end clip, of u getting into the iced lake ( the tirst, when i watched that adventure) and Blue looks at u and runs off! Maybe he didn't fancy a cold dip himself! 🤣🤣
@@BUSHMANandBLUE He knows you well huh? I have to say that you have kept me sane while my arthritic joints have been painful. ( an October thing) Can't wait till Tuesday when we will be back on tracks 😁
Great video as usual Al , good to get ideas on what you need in the winter months. Your home looks amazing as well . Keep up the great work love the content , top man !
Some smashing kit there, good idea having the dual purpose backup lights, add two biodegradable food waste bags, they'll keep your hots socks dry, works a treat. ATB mate Happy camping.
First (had to say it 😂) Great video Al. Interesting to see what winter kit you carry, some fantastic top tips as well. Have to also say your house looked super cosy especially those chairs. Might have to buy one of those head torches even though I've just bought a new Olight one. You can never have enough torches 😂
Thanks Tony. My home I completely refurbished myself and built the stone fireplace. I love it. If you use my link in the description then I’ll get a bit back. I’ll be doing a video soon using it. It’s better than all my petzl torches. Cheers.
That bag is like the Tardis! Incredible how much kit you can fit into it. If possible could you do a video explaining regarding clothing please. Layering, soft shell, hard shell etc, there’s so much kit out there it’s confusing. For a half wit like me anyway. Top video as usual Al. Cheers.
Thanks so much for putting this video up, I've just returned from the hidden valley up in Glencoe and it was extreme! Deffo need a few upgrades with my kit so this has been mega helpful, Cheers Mate!
Dealt with Alexa like an absolute pro, inspirational negotiation of the tech jungle that is the modern living room! The camping advice is pretty good too, hehehe ;)
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Massive respect for the hard work you've put in to the channel. It's a brilliant resource. You make it all look top fun in the videos!
If you need two ice Axes because the terrain has got that steep then wrong choice of Crampons, only would need one axe a walkers or Technical, one Axe would get you up a Scottish Grade 1 or 2 winter climb depending on conditions (Technical will last longer if Winter Scrambling and some models you can change the Blade if it wears) approx 50cm - 55cm to keep weight down. Petzl Ride is a Ski Mountaineering Axe, Spike will wear easily on rock when using Axe as third leg also shaft not strong enough to go in cracks in rocks and take weight. I am not being condescending.
I’m not mountaineering at all. They are just used as a safety aid and steadying tool just incase. I’ve needed an ice axe a few times and having one as a ground anchor to tie the dog to in an ice capped area or to assist lowering him down then I still have one as a personal steadying tool. I prefer to be as safe as possible just incase. Thanks.
I was there on catbells too on Saturday for my first wild camp. I tried to camp by the summit but my tent wasn't having it in the wind. Pit on my headtorch n packed up rapid and was gonna call it a night but pitched up in the dark a third of the way down where it was more protected. Definitely bringing headphones on the next one though. Hope you had a good one
@@jackweston9992 That’s brilliant, you must’ve been pretty close! Did you pitch up on catbells, the side closest to Keswick? We found a lovely little spot just past the summit next to where the mine is, sheltered from the wind from the next mountain along!
@@BenRobson123 I went up the side where there's a couple of scrambles. Then came down the stair path on the way down in the dark, i think that was the opposite side to you. Just past the stair bit it changes to path and there was a bit of grass i pitched on. Thought i lost my meal in the wind so had a bit of kendal mint cake a cliff bar and a third of a flask of brandy for my dinner but it the morning i found my chicken curry in the boot 🤣.
I noticed in many of your campouts, that you don't use a ground sheet Under your tents. Winter or Summer, I've used a rip-stop 'Space' blanket under my tents. It protects the tent floor from punctures, keep ground moisture from being pushed through the floor tub, and reflects a modicum of warmth back into the floor. It helps at -25C especially!
Just ordered one of these packs Had the talon 22 33 44 for years just not used so much as love my MLD packs so much but having watched a few osprey videos and people talking about osprey thought I'd break out my old packs then saw they did the 55 had to orde it. Nice video thanks for sharing
Hi B&B, hope you’re keeping well. Hope you don’t mind, but just posted my first wild camp video and was looking for some feedback from one of my inspirations (you and Blue). I obviously recommended your channel for those who don’t already follow you. Many thanks pal ⛺️🙌🏼
Hi Al. A good informative video covering the essentials to have in your rucksack. One question I would like to ask is, when your fully packed up, what is the weight of the pack? If possible, what would you suggest to be the upper-most weight limit one should carry, bearing in mind, that the lighter the pack, the better?
full winter kit is 13 to maybe touching 20kg depending on the conditions. I’ve only skinny legs so the lighter the better but depending on the person could carry more👍👍👍
🤔 I don’t. It’s made by ‘buck’ so I’m sure you’ll be able to find it. A great ‘every day carry’ knife although it locks so technically it’s illegal (blame the gangs) but not illegal if you have a purpose for carrying it like in your wild camping kit. Cheers.
I have some of same equipment has you, I to very highly rate the thermarest neoair venture and the sea summit pillow, to fix them together I use velcro strips. The Sawyer filter is also good. I will probably buy the Trekker chair.
Very interesting video. I struggle getting all that kit in my 70L eather. Think I better get back to the drawing board. Lol. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
Yes totally agree. My Hilleberg tents take up a lot of space. My sleeping bag is the Neutrino 900. Was hoping to get a pair of them berghaus changste gtx waterproof trousers but out of stock everywhere. Like you say I'm trying to reduce space. IT'S HARD Lol. 👍
@@stevesdaysoff2759 it is hard and very annoying. some thing i just cant cut. for instance: even if it s the best inflatable mat, i will never trust it ,so i will carry an extra foam pad. can cut on clothes,just to sleep in most of clothing that u r wearing during the day, its not always great idea though. despite tinkering a lot and researching,changing kit..no much success. how to fit winter kit in 55l bag is beyoind me. only food for 3 days will be 2-3kg. hmm.. and i think thermo bottle is essential for cold weather. for me at least.
Shit, you just set my Alexa off haha. Cheers for the tips Al. Still don't know how you fit all that in that bag. Think I take too many northern monks 🤣👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I've been using a kestrel 65 for every trip, long distance and overnighters and the more experience with it the better I can pack. Was looking at an exos 48 or the Montane 44 for a new pack. Put my order in to the girlfriend soon 😂👍
Great vid and gear Al. Couple of quick questions: Are your crampons the Explorer; and what make is the thin foam mat and where did you get it from please. Thanks.
Those crampons I’m not sure but there are many similar. The mat is an ex army one from maybe the Dutch army. I can’t remember. I’ve had it a lot of years and have cut it up to have various size sit mats to fit different bags. Check out dons army surplus stores.
18:58 - when the fog drops a compass is pretty useless. I did once navigate across open moor in fog by sending a friend ahead and telling him left / right to get a rough direction of travel to keep us in a straightish line. a basic tutorial on map & compass work would be useful, though tough to convince young `uns with iphones;) I swear by a garmin gps map64s (226g) when the sh hits the fan, they are made for one job and they will get you home. A guy died on the n.y moors in fog as darkness fell a couple of years ago - probably only a mile or two from safety.
Al, love the videos. Quick question about your Abisko Lite 1 tent...Have you seam sealed it, or do you feel it does not need to be seam sealed? Cheers!
Another great video Al. Shame blue wasn't in there tho 😀. Just wondering what the total weight was once fully loaded? Anyway hopefully see you in the lakes soon Marra. 😂
Impressively organized kit! How long does it take to stuff all that back into those stuff sacks so many stuff sacks . I just use a 90 liter for winter and cram most in there without sacks as I havent the patience to repack each item but then you lose the mobility with a bulky pack versus the way you have it so nice and neatly packed.
I just find it easier to get it out in your tent and know where things are. I prefer a bag though where the brain detaches so you can get to your tools easier rather than moving your bag constantly. 90L is massive for me. I think I could use that as a bivvy😂😂😂
Lol you re so right it looked like a grizzly on my back when I filled it up.. total overkill. its the Brown Kelty 105 L is actually funny looking but you can bring your entire house contents with you if you please.
Sorry for another ‘what gear do you have’ question, but can I ask what type of waterproof trousers you have in the stuff sack? They seem very robust, yet very packable. Cheers Phil
Great video Al, ably assisted by Alexa (sort of)! Thought you'd want to know that some of the Amazon links go to "Currently Unavailable" products (eg the Abisko Lite 2) in case you wanted to update them. Also, could you add in links for the bivi that you use for Blue in the latest video - the -8 one. Looks like an army surplus purchase but not sure. Cheers
Alright Alan, top video as usual mate , taken the day off work so brew in hand watching you and blue ...Happy days 👍. Just wondering mate where you purchased your national geographic boots from as I'm looking to buy a pair ? I really struggle with fatigued feet and they look nice and light .any other suggestions would be appreciative .cheers buddy all the best .👌
@@BUSHMANandBLUE BTW just thought I would say your efforts making these videos certainly inspire others, I got my wife to watch the one on your birthday with Nicola so she gave it ago and now she is kitted & hooked too so guess I owe you keep the vids rollin 😉
Ey up lad is it christmas in your house already? You've some interesting kit in that pac of yours some I've not seen anywhere before like them big yellow pegs where do you source them? Having worked in outdoor retail for some years( until recently 5 years at Kong Running Keswick) an I've not come across a good few items of your gear. On line?
I’ve picked most of my stuff up in sales over the years. Those delta ground anchors really do work well. They give you a bit more security in higher winds for definite. They have a website. Thanks Iain.
Losing stuff in our tents.. have you any idea of how many times I couldn't find my sunglasses in the morning?! 😒 How can this be??? The process involves colourful language, but I eventually find them. I leave camp with a combination of relief, grumpiness and high blood pressure.
Another tip top ice pop vid. Hey all if u had to have one tent for you and blue for the rest of your life what would you go for ?anyone else?Be fascinating to see 👍😎🤣
Any advice on ticks and prevention of them? Had a few encounters last year, now I’m paranoid as fuck about them, constantly on the lookout in the tent etc 😂
In all my years of being outdoors I’ve never been bitten by one and neither has my dad. I wouldn’t worry too much. The dog picks them up fairly regularly but he’s the perfect catchment for them. Just wear covering on your legs.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Believe it or not I had nike thermals on fully tucked in, socks and all, and it still managed to get into me waistband… Luck of the draw I suppose! I just give the tent a once over with a torch before I get in and lay me gear down
Ay up al and blue i love watching your adventures around the lakes and woodland But it all seems to be about the labels. please can you do a vid that gives info to the people that can't afford to pay£300 on a sleeping bag or £600 on a tent £200 on a sleeping mat and over £100 for a pair of walking trousers. i am a working man paying bills and still can't afford to do this at your level. please please show the people that this is for everyone and not just the privileged few . and by the way your old man is the man!!! PS please dont be offended i only want to do what you do and be safe but at a cost that i can afford.x
I totally understand but please understand I am a person with very little money in life. All my kit I have bought in sales baring a few items. A few items are factory seconds. For example my £400 gore-tex jacket I paid £87 for which is the price of a cheap waterproof and my thermarest sleeping bag I bought half price. It has taken me years to collect and refine my kit so that I have a top quality set up. This is where I spend my money in life as the rest of my life is rather frugal. I’ve thought about doing a video on cheaper kit but that would mean I have to go out and buy it which I can’t really justify nor afford that. Just buy the bargains when you can. I would advise to buy better first so you don’t end up having to buy the same item again in the future. Checkout sports pursuit as often you can find a bargain on there. Cheers Rich.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE yes,but it won't be always there, it will be exposed from time to time..anyway i m looking for a better filter. In fact chlorine tabs are most convenient. I have both Sawyer mini and original.both have rubbish flow rate now even from little usage. I tried many things including hot vinegar baths.still rubbish. They r good on a paper.
Not useless but it reduces its thermal ability. This is why I have everything in a dry bag and a thin bivvy to protect it. It’s expensive so I like to keep it in good condition. Thanks.
Lots of people will need a bigger bag as they might not have the money to buy super light, compactable gear. You can easily alienate amd.confuse people like this. Just saying.
It’s a very individual thing packing your backpack with thousands of combinations. This is my combination which i interchange items to suit every camp I go on. Thanks man.
I’m curious why you carry two axes, neither of which is a walking axe, if you are not climbing? If you need one to steady yourself a walking axe is a better tool for the job, perhaps enrol on a winter walking/skills course and learn how to use it? It would make a good video on here and would be no more expensive than two climbing axes.
The ride axe is super lightweight (240g) so not used for climbing at all. It’s just a steadying tool but from previous experience with the dog I’ve needed one but possibly two. I can lower him down over snow caps using one as an anchor but I wouldn’t risk not having one in my hand too incase I need to self arrest. Helvellyn on to striding edge is definitely one place I’ve needed them. If I didn’t have the dog or conditions were not too bad I’d only carry one. Thanks.
So you carry a rope and know how to use it? Fab! I’m not sure I’d be happy having my own dog out it conditions where I need to lower him over a snow cap? Do you mean cornice? A ski mountaineering axe is less than ideal especially descending the Helvellyn plateau on to Striding. Two axes are totally pointless unless front pointing? I just feel that others watch your channel who are less experienced than you and suddenly think it’s a good idea to go out and buy the wrong tool for the job. Then buy two of them...
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Great to see that I am not the only one having trouble with Alexa. She is taking over!!
Alan this is outstanding, plenty of good suggestions there, thanks. What sets you apart from other content creators is a much higher intelligence level.
😂 well I definitely try! Thanks though it’s much appreciated. I’m trying to find the balance between providing information on kit, showing the splendour of locations, entertainment through adventure but mainly I’m trying to inspire people! It’s a good life… we just all need to embrace it better.
Thanks mate!
Al
Hello Flower 🌼 Big fan watching all your clips from the gorgeous Bavarian countryside. Will be out trekking this weekend in the wonderful Fichtelgebirge Gebiet! Keep up the great work - you're such an inspiration - oh, and please give Blue a big hug 🤗 xx
Definitely get out and enjoy it! I’m glad I’m reaching other countries and spreading some positive energy😊. Thank you Shirley 😬
Thanks for the info Al.
Thermarest XTherm inflatable air mattress, in my mind is a MUST HAVE when overnighting, anywhere, anytime!
My personal choice for a stove is Soto Windmaster.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Yes I love my xtherm 👌
Another detailed, informative video, thank you! I'm a cold sleeper so am very lucky to have some of this awesome gear... just mines for summer 😊
Yes everyone sleeps differently. I can use a 2/3 season mat all year round really but the xtherm you know you’re safe.
Thanks.
Sound kit and advise👍. Winters coming
Winter’s definitely coming!😬🤩😬
Nice brake down of the kit. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful week. Take care, and catch you on the next one.
Thanks mate.
Great informative video Al! Thanks! That's twice i've laughed at the end clip, of u getting into the iced lake ( the tirst, when i watched that adventure) and Blue looks at u and runs off! Maybe he didn't fancy a cold dip himself! 🤣🤣
Thanks. Blue is obsessed with water but he never actually swims. He probably thinks I’m mad.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE He knows you well huh? I have to say that you have kept me sane while my arthritic joints have been painful. ( an October thing) Can't wait till Tuesday when we will be back on tracks 😁
Oh good. Definitely get out for a wonder. 👌👌👌
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Think a ten mile hike in and around our favourite Roaches! 😊
Great video as usual Al , good to get ideas on what you need in the winter months. Your home looks amazing as well . Keep up the great work love the content , top man !
Thanks bud. I’m proud of my home because I fully refurbished it myself and built that fireplace. The whole house is lovely 😊
Some smashing kit there, good idea having the dual purpose backup lights, add two biodegradable food waste bags, they'll keep your hots socks dry, works a treat. ATB mate Happy camping.
Yeah bags are good especially if you have wet boots. Lights are definitely needed over winter. I take them in summer but barely use them.
Thanks.
First (had to say it 😂) Great video Al. Interesting to see what winter kit you carry, some fantastic top tips as well. Have to also say your house looked super cosy especially those chairs. Might have to buy one of those head torches even though I've just bought a new Olight one. You can never have enough torches 😂
Thanks Tony. My home I completely refurbished myself and built the stone fireplace. I love it. If you use my link in the description then I’ll get a bit back. I’ll be doing a video soon using it. It’s better than all my petzl torches. Cheers.
Great video, I’m going shopping !!
Cool! 😂😂😂. Use my links 👍
That bag is like the Tardis! Incredible how much kit you can fit into it.
If possible could you do a video explaining regarding clothing please.
Layering, soft shell, hard shell etc, there’s so much kit out there it’s confusing. For a half wit like me anyway.
Top video as usual Al. Cheers.
😂 you can definitely fit a lot in a big backpack like that! A clothing video might be a good shout at some point. 👍
Great ideas Al my winter mountain days are over now but ya never no when ya might be in a bad spot 👌👌👍👍👍
Yep! Worth taking the right kit especially for safety. You might not use it but you’d be very happy if you needed it!
Great kit mate and lot of information in the video 🙂 also wanna add you have a beautiful home buddy 👍 very nice all the best for the winter ❄️ Karl
Cheers mate much appreciated. I completely gutted my house and started again. It took me a year!
Amazing video as always, great advice and ideas for my first backpacking kit! Cheers so much mate, really a great wholesome TH-camr u are ! :)
Cheers Jacob! I’ll try keep that title😊😊😊
Great vid Al, some great kit ideas, I'll shall be writing a chrimbo list!
😂 worth getting your Santa letter wrote soon😂😂😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I'm on it mate!
Excellent!! i'll be referring to this list when I go shopping for gear in a few weeks, thanks Al.
😂😂😂 don’t spend too much!
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I know! its a fine line lol
Thanks so much for putting this video up, I've just returned from the hidden valley up in Glencoe and it was extreme! Deffo need a few upgrades with my kit so this has been mega helpful, Cheers Mate!
You learn more every time you’re out. Keep enjoying it all👊
Hopefully you’ll get plenty of snow this winter for you to make some great videos for us. Thanks.
🤞🤞🤞😬
Pretty much the same as my winter load out, with the exception of the extra axe…… but I don’t have a dog to manage. Going to check out the chair 👍
It’s not often I’d need the extra axe but occasionally just incase for the dogs safety. 👍👍👍
Great loadout mate I've just done one for hammock camping and bushcraft atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Cheers. I think it’s great to help people out and buy the right kit from the start. 👍
Dealt with Alexa like an absolute pro, inspirational negotiation of the tech jungle that is the modern living room! The camping advice is pretty good too, hehehe ;)
😂 thanks mate
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Massive respect for the hard work you've put in to the channel. It's a brilliant resource. You make it all look top fun in the videos!
Love the delta pegs, great for peace of mind 👌
Definitely especially when you know it’s going to be windy. 👍
Cheers Al, a few things for me to think about for my winter outings ❄️🥶
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Lmao! Alexa's input halfway through was hilarious
We have a funny relationship 😂😂😂
If you need two ice Axes because the terrain has got that steep then wrong choice of Crampons, only would need one axe a walkers or Technical, one Axe would get you up a Scottish Grade 1 or 2 winter climb depending on conditions (Technical will last longer if Winter Scrambling and some models you can change the Blade if it wears) approx 50cm - 55cm to keep weight down. Petzl Ride is a Ski Mountaineering Axe, Spike will wear easily on rock when using Axe as third leg also shaft not strong enough to go in cracks in rocks and take weight. I am not being condescending.
I’m not mountaineering at all. They are just used as a safety aid and steadying tool just incase. I’ve needed an ice axe a few times and having one as a ground anchor to tie the dog to in an ice capped area or to assist lowering him down then I still have one as a personal steadying tool. I prefer to be as safe as possible just incase.
Thanks.
Peachy video again Al. Your rucksack seems like the tardis just wish I could pack as compact.
There is plenty of space left for beer and food too 😂😂😂
Great! Camped last night near catbells in the rain, I quite fancy my first proper winter adventure soon, great timing!🤩
Enjoy mate! Might get a few ideas!
I was there on catbells too on Saturday for my first wild camp. I tried to camp by the summit but my tent wasn't having it in the wind. Pit on my headtorch n packed up rapid and was gonna call it a night but pitched up in the dark a third of the way down where it was more protected. Definitely bringing headphones on the next one though. Hope you had a good one
@@jackweston9992 That’s brilliant, you must’ve been pretty close! Did you pitch up on catbells, the side closest to Keswick? We found a lovely little spot just past the summit next to where the mine is, sheltered from the wind from the next mountain along!
@@BenRobson123 I went up the side where there's a couple of scrambles. Then came down the stair path on the way down in the dark, i think that was the opposite side to you. Just past the stair bit it changes to path and there was a bit of grass i pitched on. Thought i lost my meal in the wind so had a bit of kendal mint cake a cliff bar and a third of a flask of brandy for my dinner but it the morning i found my chicken curry in the boot 🤣.
@@jackweston9992 Haha brilliant, aye we were just camped on the opposite side of where the stairs are. You probably would have seen us! Small world eh
Great advice, the Hunka Bivvy is a brilliant bit of kit which has helped me out all year round, mines bright red for stealth!!!!
😂 only in a field of strawberry’s. I like mine just to protect my sleeping bag.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE😂
I noticed in many of your campouts, that you don't use a ground sheet Under your tents.
Winter or Summer, I've used a rip-stop 'Space' blanket under my tents.
It protects the tent floor from punctures, keep ground moisture from being pushed through the floor tub, and reflects a modicum of warmth back into the floor.
It helps at -25C especially!
They are attached to the tent already. Fjallraven tents are great for that👍
you can use a piece of pipe cladding to put on the blade of your shovel so that it doesnt damage the rucksack material....it weighs nothing
Yeah not a bad shout mate. 👍👍👍
Fantastic video mate, very informative 👏 top class.
Just ordered one of these packs
Had the talon 22 33 44 for years just not used so much as love my MLD packs so much but having watched a few osprey videos and people talking about osprey thought I'd break out my old packs then saw they did the 55 had to orde it.
Nice video thanks for sharing
It’s a good size for winter camping. I found mine in a sale for £94 so was pleased with it. Always good quality backpacks👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE that is a good price for sure most are 170 got mine for 125
I but the bargains when available although 125 is still pretty good. 👍
I suddenly need some ice axes. Don’t think I’ll use them. But fuck they look good hanging off my bag hahahaha
And I can’t wait for these epic extreme camps
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂 I’ll be needing them over winter if we get good snow but we all love shiny kit😂😂😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE We're finding kit hard to resist so, we don't resist at all! 🤣
Very informative and interesting. Look forward to your future adventures. Keep safe.
Thanks Glenn. I’m sure most people will get at least one thing from it.
Great kit , I’m slowly building towards something similar 😊
Yeah it takes years to hone your kit to what you want and once you have it perfect something new is designed 🤷🏻♂️. We all love kit 😉
Hi B&B, hope you’re keeping well. Hope you don’t mind, but just posted my first wild camp video and was looking for some feedback from one of my inspirations (you and Blue). I obviously recommended your channel for those who don’t already follow you. Many thanks pal ⛺️🙌🏼
Hi Al. A good informative video covering the essentials to have in your rucksack. One question I would like to ask is, when your fully packed up, what is the weight of the pack? If possible, what would you suggest to be the upper-most weight limit one should carry, bearing in mind, that the lighter the pack, the better?
full winter kit is 13 to maybe touching 20kg depending on the conditions. I’ve only skinny legs so the lighter the better but depending on the person could carry more👍👍👍
Hello buddy, great video as always, I don’t suppose you have a link for the knife with the rotating wheel do you? Thanks in advance
🤔 I don’t. It’s made by ‘buck’ so I’m sure you’ll be able to find it. A great ‘every day carry’ knife although it locks so technically it’s illegal (blame the gangs) but not illegal if you have a purpose for carrying it like in your wild camping kit. Cheers.
I have some of same equipment has you, I to very highly rate the thermarest neoair venture and the sea summit pillow, to fix them together I use velcro strips. The Sawyer filter is also good. I will probably buy the Trekker chair.
The chair is great for long nights in the tent👌
Chair has been bought and tested, and is an excellent buy.
Oh good. Enjoy!
nice set up
🌜🦋🦋🦋 lovely home mate 🦋🦋🦋🌛
Very interesting video. I struggle getting all that kit in my 70L eather. Think I better get back to the drawing board. Lol. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
It’s hard getting your kit to fit. It’s the bigger items that need reducing like sleeping bag and tent. 👍
Yes totally agree. My Hilleberg tents take up a lot of space. My sleeping bag is the Neutrino 900. Was hoping to get a pair of them berghaus changste gtx waterproof trousers but out of stock everywhere. Like you say I'm trying to reduce space. IT'S HARD Lol. 👍
@@stevesdaysoff2759 it is hard and very annoying. some thing i just cant cut. for instance: even if it s the best inflatable mat, i will never trust it ,so i will carry an extra foam pad. can cut on clothes,just to sleep in most of clothing that u r wearing during the day, its not always great idea though. despite tinkering a lot and researching,changing kit..no much success. how to fit winter kit in 55l bag is beyoind me. only food for 3 days will be 2-3kg. hmm.. and i think thermo bottle is essential for cold weather. for me at least.
Brilliant thanks
You are definitely FIT!
We can all be fitter😉
Shit, you just set my Alexa off haha. Cheers for the tips Al. Still don't know how you fit all that in that bag. Think I take too many northern monks 🤣👍
😂 Alexa!!! To be honest there is loads of space left for a few beers and more food. As I said generally I’ll use my 40 litre backpacks.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I've been using a kestrel 65 for every trip, long distance and overnighters and the more experience with it the better I can pack. Was looking at an exos 48 or the Montane 44 for a new pack. Put my order in to the girlfriend soon 😂👍
The Exos is definitely good. I’d like to test some more bags. I like montane stuff too. 🤷🏻♂️
Just a tip… Exos 38 is on wiggle website (size S) for £84.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE there is too much room in a 50! If i fill mine, i can't carry it! 🤣🤣
Great vid and gear Al. Couple of quick questions: Are your crampons the Explorer; and what make is the thin foam mat and where did you get it from please. Thanks.
Those crampons I’m not sure but there are many similar. The mat is an ex army one from maybe the Dutch army. I can’t remember. I’ve had it a lot of years and have cut it up to have various size sit mats to fit different bags. Check out dons army surplus stores.
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18:58 - when the fog drops a compass is pretty useless. I did once navigate across open moor in fog by sending a friend ahead and telling him left / right to get a rough direction of travel to keep us in a straightish line. a basic tutorial on map & compass work would be useful, though tough to convince young `uns with iphones;) I swear by a garmin gps map64s (226g) when the sh hits the fan, they are made for one job and they will get you home. A guy died on the n.y moors in fog as darkness fell a couple of years ago - probably only a mile or two from safety.
You can always follow a compass bearing. It’s very easy to get lost in fog though. You can get turned around quite easily👌
Great concise video 🤜
Thanks pal👊
Al, love the videos. Quick question about your Abisko Lite 1 tent...Have you seam sealed it, or do you feel it does not need to be seam sealed? Cheers!
I haven’t sealed it but will now after my ‘wettest ever camp’ video. The test was definitely failing in those conditions.
Thanks mate.
Hi, another really interesting video. Thank you. What is the Mountain Equipment down jacket you mention in this video please?
I think that jacket is a ‘dewline’ but an older one. I have the ‘arete’ which is thinner and great for 3 season too. Cheers.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Thanks for getting back to me. Much appreciated. Take care.
Another great video Al. Shame blue wasn't in there tho 😀. Just wondering what the total weight was once fully loaded? Anyway hopefully see you in the lakes soon Marra. 😂
Thanks I hope it helps people pack for winter. Im not sure if weight. Probably about 12-14kg. I’ll have to weigh it all at some point.
Impressively organized kit!
How long does it take to stuff all that back into those stuff sacks so many stuff sacks .
I just use a 90 liter for winter and cram most in
there without sacks as I havent the patience to repack each item but then you lose the mobility with a bulky pack versus the way you have it so nice and neatly packed.
I just find it easier to get it out in your tent and know where things are. I prefer a bag though where the brain detaches so you can get to your tools easier rather than moving your bag constantly. 90L is massive for me. I think I could use that as a bivvy😂😂😂
Lol you re so right it looked like a grizzly on my back when I filled it up.. total overkill. its the Brown Kelty 105 L is actually funny looking but you can bring your entire house contents with you if you please.
"Alexa can we do this later please?" 🤣
I was still polite 😂😂😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE yes you were well done 🤣
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Alexa is a pain in the aris tweed for interrupting! You were more polite than i am with her!
Brilliant vid that’s helped a lot
Good good!!!
Sorry for another ‘what gear do you have’ question, but can I ask what type of waterproof trousers you have in the stuff sack? They seem very robust, yet very packable.
Cheers
Phil
Those are the berghaus changste GTX. Pretty good!
Interesting kit review. Sadly many folk would be priced out of outdoor adventures at the kit prices.
A lot though is needed to keep safe in the mountains so worth every penny. It’s definitely cheaper to camp in warmer weather👍
OK 🆗 love yourkit got it weres blue?
You should try the Be Free Water filter. Much better.
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Great video Al, ably assisted by Alexa (sort of)! Thought you'd want to know that some of the Amazon links go to "Currently Unavailable" products (eg the Abisko Lite 2) in case you wanted to update them. Also, could you add in links for the bivi that you use for Blue in the latest video - the -8 one. Looks like an army surplus purchase but not sure. Cheers
Yes the Fjallraven Abisko tents have sold out. The bivvy I made from an old goretex army bivvy. I’ll design a better one soon
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Sounds like an idea for a video?!
Great kit where did you get the mat for blue?
That mat is an ex army one which I’ve had for 10 years. You can still get them from army surplus. You can cut down to size which is good.
Alright Alan, top video as usual mate , taken the day off work so brew in hand watching you and blue ...Happy days 👍.
Just wondering mate where you purchased your national geographic boots from as I'm looking to buy a pair ? I really struggle with fatigued feet and they look nice and light .any other suggestions would be appreciative .cheers buddy all the best .👌
I bought them cheap as they were end of season. Go try loads on! I had a pair of under armour ones once which were my go first ever.
**Comfiest ever!
Cheers for reply mate . Bought a pair of hokas today ..really light and comfy recommend if anyone looking for light comfy boots 👍
Another great video Al, would be really interested to know the total weight wine water the lot 😀
Probably pushing 15kg. 🤷🏻♂️ I’ll have to weigh it.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE thanks for the reply, mines around that to but yours doesn't look as bulky plus all the camera gear too you have
Usually my pack weight is about 10kg but depending on the weather can lose or gain up to 5kg
@@BUSHMANandBLUE BTW just thought I would say your efforts making these videos certainly inspire others, I got my wife to watch the one on your birthday with Nicola so she gave it ago and now she is kitted & hooked too so guess I owe you keep the vids rollin 😉
Wow that’s the best message 😊. I’m really glad I’ve helped inspire her to get out with you. Good lass!
Ey up lad is it christmas in your house already? You've some interesting kit in that pac of yours some I've not seen anywhere before like them big yellow pegs where do you source them? Having worked in outdoor retail for some years( until recently 5 years at Kong Running Keswick) an I've not come across a good few items of your gear. On line?
I’ve picked most of my stuff up in sales over the years. Those delta ground anchors really do work well. They give you a bit more security in higher winds for definite. They have a website. Thanks Iain.
Don't forget to keep the filter warm.
Yes true. I’ve only once needed extra water in the morning so slept with the filter in my bag just in case. Thanks.
Great video
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Losing stuff in our tents.. have you any idea of how many times I couldn't find my sunglasses in the morning?! 😒 How can this be??? The process involves colourful language, but I eventually find them. I leave camp with a combination of relief, grumpiness and high blood pressure.
😂😂😂 and I see camping as stress relief. You’ll have to get some strings and attach them😂😂😂
Good vid, do you have a weight for all that?
It usually sits between 9 and 14kg depending on what I’m doing.
Another tip top ice pop vid. Hey all if u had to have one tent for you and blue for the rest of your life what would you go for ?anyone else?Be fascinating to see 👍😎🤣
I’d have to design own. None are good enough for me😬
Any advice on ticks and prevention of them? Had a few encounters last year, now I’m paranoid as fuck about them, constantly on the lookout in the tent etc 😂
In all my years of being outdoors I’ve never been bitten by one and neither has my dad. I wouldn’t worry too much. The dog picks them up fairly regularly but he’s the perfect catchment for them. Just wear covering on your legs.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Believe it or not I had nike thermals on fully tucked in, socks and all, and it still managed to get into me waistband… Luck of the draw I suppose! I just give the tent a once over with a torch before I get in and lay me gear down
Nice one, cheers me owd cocka 🤙
I hope you gained something from it 😉
@@BUSHMANandBLUE
I did, I need to improve my sleep system for winter and get a liner. 👍🙂
That one I use is well comfy. The thicker one might be a good shout too. ‘Reactor extreme’.
Do u carry whistle compass maps, first aid etc
Yes all in the mountains. But always a whistle and basic kit to patch myself up if needed. 👍👍👍
Ay up al and blue i love watching your adventures around the lakes and woodland But it all seems to be about the labels. please can you do a vid that gives info to the people that can't afford to pay£300 on a sleeping bag or £600 on a tent £200 on a sleeping mat and over £100 for a pair of walking trousers. i am a working man paying bills and still can't afford to do this at your level. please please show the people that this is for everyone and not just the privileged few . and by the way your old man is the man!!! PS please dont be offended i only want to do what you do and be safe but at a cost that i can afford.x
I totally understand but please understand I am a person with very little money in life. All my kit I have bought in sales baring a few items. A few items are factory seconds. For example my £400 gore-tex jacket I paid £87 for which is the price of a cheap waterproof and my thermarest sleeping bag I bought half price. It has taken me years to collect and refine my kit so that I have a top quality set up. This is where I spend my money in life as the rest of my life is rather frugal. I’ve thought about doing a video on cheaper kit but that would mean I have to go out and buy it which I can’t really justify nor afford that. Just buy the bargains when you can. I would advise to buy better first so you don’t end up having to buy the same item again in the future. Checkout sports pursuit as often you can find a bargain on there.
Cheers Rich.
Nice one man some sound advice that i will defo be checking out. Stay safe and i hope to see you out and about. Cheers Al. @@BUSHMANandBLUE
@@richie6399 Decathlon and Alpkit both worth checking out for cheaper kit. Or eBay of course.
Obviously a os map too ;)
Yes mate! Well not if it’s local and I know it well but definitely in the mountains. Cheers.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE every thought of a wild camp at priests cave in dovedale?
Apparently is stinks of p*** 😂😂😂 and often you’ll be sharing it so I’d prefer to find solitude.
I don't suppose you know what size the Talon 55 is that you have?
I’m not sure. I usually would get a med/large. In fact I think it is the large.
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sawyer for winter ? what if it freezes?
Keep it in your sleeping bag or under your mat so it doesn’t freeze😉
@@BUSHMANandBLUE yes,but it won't be always there, it will be exposed from time to time..anyway i m looking for a better filter. In fact chlorine tabs are most convenient. I have both Sawyer mini and original.both have rubbish flow rate now even from little usage. I tried many things including hot vinegar baths.still rubbish. They r good on a paper.
Just ordered the treka chair and mat. Looking forward to trying them out. Great video as always. 👍
Definitely good being able to lean against something especially through the long dark winter might in the tent. Cheers mate.
Please emphasise if down gets wet it becomes useless
Not useless but it reduces its thermal ability. This is why I have everything in a dry bag and a thin bivvy to protect it. It’s expensive so I like to keep it in good condition.
Thanks.
That Alexa is an interfering ***. :)_
Always 😂
Lots of people will need a bigger bag as they might not have the money to buy super light, compactable gear. You can easily alienate amd.confuse people like this. Just saying.
It’s a very individual thing packing your backpack with thousands of combinations. This is my combination which i interchange items to suit every camp I go on. Thanks man.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I DID TRIM GERMAN PAD BUT NOT SO BADLY!
I’m curious why you carry two axes, neither of which is a walking axe, if you are not climbing? If you need one to steady yourself a walking axe is a better tool for the job, perhaps enrol on a winter walking/skills course and learn how to use it? It would make a good video on here and would be no more expensive than two climbing axes.
The ride axe is super lightweight (240g) so not used for climbing at all. It’s just a steadying tool but from previous experience with the dog I’ve needed one but possibly two. I can lower him down over snow caps using one as an anchor but I wouldn’t risk not having one in my hand too incase I need to self arrest. Helvellyn on to striding edge is definitely one place I’ve needed them. If I didn’t have the dog or conditions were not too bad I’d only carry one.
Thanks.
So you carry a rope and know how to use it? Fab! I’m not sure I’d be happy having my own dog out it conditions where I need to lower him over a snow cap? Do you mean cornice?
A ski mountaineering axe is less than ideal especially descending the Helvellyn plateau on to Striding. Two axes are totally pointless unless front pointing?
I just feel that others watch your channel who are less experienced than you and suddenly think it’s a good idea to go out and buy the wrong tool for the job. Then buy two of them...
Always wondered what type of fool has Alexa installed within their household...now I know.
😂I’m a clever fool though😉
Great video
Thanks!