Mountain Camping with my New Tent! This turned out to be an absolutely beautiful night. It was chilly, with temperatures hovering just above freezing, and actually dipping a little below in the early hours. After the sun set, there was a bright moon, and after the moon had sunk below the horizon, the milky way could be seen hanging above my tent, along with pastel hues of pink and green from a very faint aurora As for the tent.. I’m perpetually looking for the ideal tent for my multi-night trips. This time I was trying ‘The One’ by Gossamer Gear. This is a one-person, single skin, sil nylon shelter. Functionality and performance wise, my favourite lightweight trekking pole tent in my DCF Durston Xmid Pro1.. but I just can’t get on board with how blue and un-stealthy it is. I love the look amd feel of my Lanshan Pro 1, but it repeatedly requires seam sealing, and isn’t overly reliable. So I figured this one might be a happy compromise between the two. This is what I was hoping for;
It’s definitely light, at 630g all in. The colour.. it’s not exactly what I was hoping for. The listing showed a grey tent, which would be perfect as it would just look like a rock, but in reality, it seemed to me to be more of a greeny blue. But, the colour seems to change depending on weather conditions, and in dull cloudy weather I was pretty happy with it. And the seams are factory sealed, which is amazing as I can’t stand seam sealing myself. So, this one should be waterproof straight out of the bag, hurray It was also easy to set up – just peg in the four corners and stick the trekking poles in. There’s just the one door, with the back having a large mesh ventilation panel under a lip to keep the rain out. Being single skin, condensation will always be a consideration. As with all single skin tents, a bivi bag to cover the sleeping bag and something to mop up the walls of the tent are essential. Room inside was adequate for my sleep system and gear, and the vestibule is pretty large. Headroom is great. There’s also a built in ‘washing line’ in the vestibule (handy!), which doubles as a guy line that you can use to furl up the vestibule – a great option for cooking in the rain. There’s also side-wall tie out points, which give extra space inside and add stability to the shelter The floor is thin (the entire tent is composed of 10D ripstop silnylon) so I popped a lightweight ground sheet underneath for a little extra protection. In the morning, the weather started to come in. The lil tent took the rain just fine, I didn’t notice any leaking at all and it took gusts of up to 36km/h with no issue. This is pretty standard mountain weather so nothing out of the ordinary, but reassuring none-the-less. I’ll try to get it out in some slightly more demonic weather at some point to see how it fares Gear List
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :) *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial TENT ‘The One’ – Gossamer Gear. No affiliation Ultra Groundsheet Medium 210x90cm – Gramcounter Gear Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Hunka Regular Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/44LEaVf RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk WATER x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal) LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck (mens) https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Waterproofs Decathlon High Waist Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko North Ridge Convect Women’s Merino Base Layer https://amzn.to/3MPqbrw Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y Step One Lady Boxers Black https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Down Puffy Decathlon Fleece hat Decathlon SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF DD Superlight Guy Rope (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Lighter XBand https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Sml Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh TICK PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB HEAT Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Green https://amzn.to/3BDyels ELECTRONICS Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3MFPSu5 Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Phone Galaxy A15 https://amzn.to/4edS34p Waterproof Phone Case for A15 https://amzn.to/3Trfizj Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMED WITH.. Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 3.6m Aux Audio Cable https://amzn.to/3W4YYqe 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL Suptig Lge LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3EPqTQC SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v EDITED WITH.. Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music.. Altaera - Frunza Verde Foi Mrunte feat Catrinele The Way Things Were – Amos Ever Hadani You Won’t Find Me – Narrow Skies Harry Edvino – The Harrysons Clear Heart - Volo All from Artlist, Epidemic Sound and Uppbeat I took my DCF tent out for a trial run in the rain and did some chaotic but delicious cooking! It was late April and plenty of rain was forecast, so I took myself out to the woods to have a soggy night out in the Xmid Pro1, just to check it was all sound really before taking it on a longer adventure As it got dark, I started cooking my tea – chicken tikka masala baps. You’d think this would be quite simple really, but I somehow managed to smoke myself out. The food was absolutely delicious though! One of my favourite woodland meals so far (I know I always say that) As I settled down to eat my creation, rain started to fall, just lightly. But it continued all through the night, getting heavier and giving the woods a good drenching. I’d actually never seen these woods so full of water, there are no streams here usually but, on this morning, they had popped up all over the place The tent did very well, a very small amount of manageable condensation but no leaks or other water-related dramas to report on, so I feel confident in taking this out for multi-day trips. I also tried a new bivi bag, this is the Mountain Equipment Ion.. can’t report on how well it works yet, but as soon as I’ve given it a good ol’ WildBeare Torture Test I’ll let you know Gear List
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :) *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial TENT Ultralight Tent Durston X-Mid 1 Pro (DCF with woven floor) + Footprint Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Teivul Inflatable Pillow https://amzn.to/3RhMkBN Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Mountain Equipment Ion Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3uPjTSK (I’ve not yet tested it to see how waterproof it is) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp Scholl Liquiflex Insoles https://amzn.to/3QjoX9z Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Stubborn Cow Tee https://wildbeare.creator-spring.com/listing/stubborn-cow?product=790 Trespass Jacket Olive https://amzn.to/4aAOjHZ Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Down Puffy Decathlon MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Sml Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Gas https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Mini Tin https://amzn.to/41RpTGY + Match Striker https://amzn.to/3UblInq XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Wood Plate https://amzn.to/3ORePl4 iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN Sml Wooden Spoon https://amzn.to/3cOkVTL Oil Jar from https://amzn.to/42qTvLp Bag for rubbish SUDUKO BOOK https://amzn.to/44aqnJg WATER x2 1L Bottles TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh TICK PROTECTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB ELECTRONICS Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Petzl Bindi https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6 FILMED WITH.. Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 3.6m Aux Audio Cable https://amzn.to/3W4YYqe 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL Suptig Lge LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3EPqTQC SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v TRAIL CAM GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0 AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio Card Reader https://amzn.to/4dynMxf PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music.. Summer Love – Vens Adams Don’t Misbehave – Soundroll Lo-Fi Rainbow – Pecan Pie The Great River - Iros All from Upbeat, used with license My first DCF tent! (Dyneema Composite Fabric) Just 485g.. kinda crazy! I was hoping to find something a bit stealthier, maybe a camo DCF tent, but I wasn’t able to find anything in those kinda colours. So, I decided to go with the Durston X-mid, as I’ve been very impressed with the heavier non-pro version I really liked this tent but more importantly, my floppy joints will really enjoy the weight of it. I’m hoping to do some longer trips soon now that spring is (apparently) here and providing the weather will (please) warm up enough for me to carry a lighter sleeping bag, I’ll be feeling light as a feather :D ..pure joy after hauling 18kg on my back all winter Click on 'read more' at the bottom of this blog post to continue reading.. Gear List
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :) *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any free gear to try since summer of 2021. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial. TENT Ultralight Tent Durston X-Mid 1 Pro (DCF with woven/silnylon floor) + Footprint Extra Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Hunka Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/44LEaVf RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1 Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko Merino Thermal Under-Trousers Decathlon Merino Mix Vest Decathlon Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7 Step One Lady Boxers Black https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Down Puffy Decathlon SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq COOKING Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Lighter XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/ TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n GPS / NAV / PLB Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Compass Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7 Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMING Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Headphones Audio-Technica https://amzn.to/3Hbtk1J Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3TSgKfn Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5 Gaming PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music.. Horizon – Amir Marcus Smile – Aves Unmistakable – Beò Just One Thing – Bob Hart Victor Lundberg – Skyward Bound All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license Trying my £21 tent in the mountains – with my trusty bivi bag of course, as I don’t have a death wish. I’d put this one off for ages as I thought it would be pretty grim.. I was right This was by no means a bad weather test; nothing more than a light rain and some clag, but definitely a step in the wrong direction from the local woodland camp with it last year. I sure noticed a difference in enjoyability haha! Firstly, I’d forgotten how tiny it is. So small that my sleeping mat buckled up when I tried to fit it inside. But, this is a 2-man tent apparently, so I bought me old pal Frank to get a feel for the sizing. Well, it was cramped. I would say ‘cosy’, but the water everywhere kinda negated any cosy vibes Condensation is to be expected in a single skin tent, but the issue with this one is the size, and the fact that there’s no drainage. I was constantly touching the wet sides and hitting my head on the roof. My bivi bag & dry bags were essential, as by the morning, there were actual puddles in the tent, some from where the trapped condensation had pooled, and some had leaked in through the door area (I think) The poles were suspiciously bendy. The lack of vestibule was frustrating, and the tent literally wasn’t long enough for me to lay down in stretched out. My conclusion so far is that this shouldn’t actually be marketed as a tent, but as a gear storage shed. Size-wise, it could be a child tent, but I feel it would be cruel to put a child in it, so I’ll stick with shed The next trip with the shed will likely be the ol’ bad weather test, so hopefully that’ll finish the poor thing off (although I have to say, I will find it pretty funny if it performs really well) In other news, I’ve started training! For something big that I’m gonna try in the summer.. big and entirely different. It’s secret squirrels at the moment, and life so often gets in the way of these things doesn’t it, but I’m hoping I’ll at least get to give it a shot :D If I can, it’ll be the biggest physical challenge of my life so far, so I have lots of preparation to do to get my floppy body good and strong for it. Here’s hoping! Gear List
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TENT Tent Eurohike Toco 2 Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E Microfibre Towel for condensation https://amzn.to/43qSZwh TREKKING POLE Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 900 https://amzn.to/3aHRKiv Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1 Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l Rab Downpour Eco Pants https://amzn.to/47laBvg High Waist Leggings https://amzn.to/3RIN6Gz North Ridge Convect Women’s Merino Base Layer https://amzn.to/3MPqbrw Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Merino Wool Vest https://amzn.to/44R0ZrH Peter Storm Neck Gaiter https://amzn.to/46iXwSz Fleece Gloves Decathlon Waterproof Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX Down Puffy Decathlon SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq Duct Tape https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF DD Superlight Guy Rope (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Mini Tin https://amzn.to/41RpTGY + Striker https://amzn.to/3UblInq Ray North Tinder https://amzn.to/3vfAThF Ray North Flint & Steel & Char Cloth https://amzn.to/3HXPPst XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe Cup (10g) Decathlon TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/ TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB HEAT Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Green https://amzn.to/3BDyels ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7 Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMING Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL TRAIL CAM GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0 AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Headphones Audio-Technica https://amzn.to/3Hbtk1J Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3TSgKfn Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5 Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE MY HAPPY HELPER (Frank) https://amzn.to/3s4b5Hi Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music.. Ziv Moran – Easy-Peasy Idokay – What Floor Duffmusiq – Elm St Jake Soffer – From Sea to Sky All from Artlist with license Ooh, I do love bad-weather testing tents! On this December day, it was the turn of the Durston X-Mid 1 to get a good seeing to. I was pretty sceptical of my flimsy-looking shelter and was fully prepared for a potential surviving-the-night-in a-ruined-tent type of situation. However, to my surprise, none of that happened. The afternoon started with standard Welsh weather, nothing fancy.. 21km/hr gusts and rain. The tent went up easily and I settled down for the night, bracing for the coming gales that were forecast for the next day. The tent took the weather like a champ all night. I found that the magnetic door toggles don't hold the doors open in strong wind, so I needed to use a clip when cooking etc - just a minor issue. And a bit of rain water sprayed in occasionally via one of the vents, but after closing them, I woke in the morning dry and well rested. The winds continued to increase, and on that rocky outcrop in front of the tent, I measured gale-force 65km/hr gusts. However, the gusts by the tent just a few meters away were not quite as severe, being blocked slightly by the rock. The tent was, however, still taking near-gales (I measured 59km/hr next to it), with no issue whatsoever. I didn't even have to use the Delta pegs or stronger guy lines that I'd bought Curious, I unpegged the guy lines to see what would happen. This is a tent that doesn’t require guy lines to hold it up – it’s certainly the only trekking pole tent that I’ve tried that calls guys ‘optional’.. Free of the guys, the tent swayed and shook in the high winds, but still did not budge. The poles stayed exactly in place. Nothing broke. Nothing fell down. Nothing happened at all aside from some flapping polyester. I still have an inconvenient dislike of the non-stealthy colour of this tent. And these wind speeds, in my mind, still do not constitute being able to confirm if it is “stormworthy” or not.. but damn, did this impress me, and it is definitely bad-weather-worthy. Which I did not expect Gear List
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Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial TENT Durston X-Mid 1 + Footprint (for stats & details about this tent, here’s one I made earlier: https://youtu.be/zVpciPkBSgM?si=oDdLVEyK9N8m70yE) Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj Clips (used on door) https://amzn.to/47IJACR Grey Microfibre Towel (for condensation, drying up) https://amzn.to/43qSZwh Extra Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ Extra Guyline https://amzn.to/3hlefRW SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk WHAT I’M WEARING Footwear: High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Under-Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1 Waterproofs: Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l Rab Downpour Eco Pants https://amzn.to/47laBvg Hiking Clothes: Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y Merino Wool Vest https://amzn.to/44R0ZrH Peter Storm Neck Gaiter https://amzn.to/46iXwSz Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX Clothes for Camp: Down Puffy Decathlon Fleece hat Decathlon SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS / KNIFE Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF DD Superlight Guy Rope (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER x2 1L Bottles LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/ TICK PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB HEAT Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Map & Compass Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7 Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMING Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3TSgKfn Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5 Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE Music in this video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music.. Ardie Son – A Winter Migration Nick Petrov – Clear Skies Bonnie Grace – Highland Hymn Eden Maze – Into the Wild Again All from Bensound, Epidemic Sound & Artlist with license A night out under my poncho.. except this one turns into a tent! Well, sort of. The poncho becomes the fly, and the arm holes become the vents. You can use it like this, just as it is, like a lil tarp-type open shelter. Or, you can stick the matching mesh tent underneath it to create a bug-proof tent thing. It all seems pretty damn cool, and it’s a fun concept. But I still can’t get my head around these poncho shelters. First off, you still need to wear a rain coat, for two reasons. The sleeves are far too short to keep your arms dry. And then there’s that familiar poncho-shelter-problem.. if it’s raining, you’re going to get wet when you have to take off the poncho to erect it as a shelter. So, you end up just wearing it over your raincoat, which in my opinion defeats the object of it being a multi-purpose piece of gear. Pitching this inner first would be a bad idea in rain, as it would just fill up with water. So, I tried to pitch it fly-first, which I found a bit faffy. But it was my first time and I guess I’d be better at it now that I know how it all works I felt so cosy in this with my lil lantern glowing, enjoying a tasty home cooked chicken tikka masala and listening to the owls and the crows. I tried a mini hot water bottle for this camp, which I found to be a less effective method for warming myself than my electronic hand warmers. The lil hot water bottle only stayed warm 2-3 hours, compared to my handwarmer which chucks out heat all night long. The handwarmer, although I consider it heavy, is considerably lighter than a hot water bottle plus the extra water I had to carry in to fill it with I settled down for the night, and slept so soundly that I didn’t wake up at all as the rain started coming through the front mesh. By morning the floor was soggy, and my pillow was damp. Not really an issue as I always use a bivi bag, but could become a bit of an annoyance, particularly if you are to be out for more than one night. There's also no vestibule, so everything has to be in the 1-person sleeping space with you, or else shoved under the fly All that being said, I loved camping with this. I loved the colour and how discrete it was. I loved the ‘feel’ of it.. it felt woodlandly and lovely. Not the most technical terms, but you know what I mean, it felt nice and I felt at home in it. I’ve come to realise that I am such a lover of going unnoticed, that I prefer to camp in a stealthy shelter that lets a bit of water in, than a noticeable shelter that stays totally dry inside This seems to be well made too, with taped seams, to stop the rain from leaking through the roof (while it comes straight in through the front mesh instead haha!) I do think the poncho fly would make an excellent emergency or lunch shelter for summer hiking though. And, apparently you can join two of these ponchos together, to create a tipi tent! Walking into the woods wearing two ponchos just sounds too wonderfully ridiculous, so I’ll definitely be trying that at some point Gear List
This gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any free gear to try since summer of 2021. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial. SHELTER One Tigris Tentsformer Poncho Shelter https://amzn.to/3soumne One Tigris Tipi Solo Mesh Tent https://amzn.to/3trZpPC DCF Small Tarp / Ground Sheet https://WildSkyGear.co.uk Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB TREKKING POLE Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk COOKING Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish LANTERN Fire Maple Firefly Gas Canister Lantern https://amzn.to/3Btutyy Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/ CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8 Waterproofs: Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l Waterproof Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon HEAT Mini Hot Water Bottle ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR FILMING Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Wireless Mic https://amzn.to/44rs9Vt Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j TRAIL CAM GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0 AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5 Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE Music in this video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music! Ester – Near Skygaze – Open Air Kiss Adelyn Paik – This Autumn Rain (instrumental) All from Epidemic Sound, Bensound & Artlist with license I got this as I love my lightweight Lanshans, but they have caused me some bother.. namely, being pretty rubbish in bad weather But this tent claims to be both light and 'stormworthy'.. a bold claim indeed, but amazing if it actually is. The geometery-based design is quite unique, making it far studier than you'd expect - you don't even need to use guy lines. The biggest downside for me is the colour.. I feel obvious and noticeable in it, which is a shame, as I much prefer to blend in. This first look was a cold, fair weather autumn camp. There was an unnerving experience in the middle when, due to unknowingly pitching close to a tiny path which was hidden by fallen leaves, a person strolled behind my tent at dusk, and then decided to lurk around a while, hanging around and investigating my camp from a distance. As soon as he left I chucked my stuff back into my rucksack and got the hell outta there, walking by the light of the moon to an old trusty spot (which was really hard to find in the dark haha), where I've never been seen before and I felt safe. Give me weird nature noises and spooky tales any day, but other people are my worst fear in the woods. Camping in a very visible tent reminded why I like to stealth camp in the woods with tarps and camo netting 'n all that jazz Gear List
This gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any free gear to try since summer of 2021. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial. SHELTER / TENT Lightweight Tent Durston X-Mid 1 DD Magic Carpet XL as ground sheet https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI Extra pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB DD Superlight Guy Line 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW Mini Binder Clips (I use on doors etc) https://amzn.to/483UumN TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Teivul Inflatable Pillow https://amzn.to/3RhMkBN Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu XL Exped Dry Bag (for winter sleeping bag) https://amzn.to/3l497Dp Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF COOKING Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER x2 1L Bottles TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/ TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV Arch Support Insoles https://amzn.to/3q7XAoA Grangers Natural Beeswax https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8 Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon HEAT Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR FILMING Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Wireless Mic https://amzn.to/44rs9Vt Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5 Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE Music in this video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music! Alex Make Music – Running Under the Sun Amos Ever Hadani – Convolution Captain Joz – Let’s Get It Charlie Ryan – Break of Day Idokay – Stay Forever Out of Flux – BRANDNEW Andy Bird – Afterlight Mary Riddle – Join the Circus All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license Ahh, a night in the wind and rain in a Dinky Lil Tent This is the Snugpak Ionosphere, and I thought it would be fun to try it out in a nice exposed spot and see what it’s made of. First you notice that it pitches inner first, which wasn’t an issue for this camp as it wasn’t raining when I pitched the tent. But pitching an inner first tent in rain is always a bit dodgy as the inner can fill up with water The tent was easy to set up and I soon had all my gear inside, and my happy helper Frank to assist. Snugpak call this a one-person shelter, which will take 2 in an emergency. As you can see, it takes 2 people, but it’s a bit romantic. You’ll never get 2 mats in it, but it could provide shelter for 2 in a life-threatening situation I found camping with this tent a bit annoying. There’s no vestibule of course, so no shelter for cooking, or to store your rucksack or boots (which I kept between the inner and the fly). You can’t sit up in it unless you sit in the doorway with the door open, which obviously isn’t an option in rain. And when you are confined inside because of rain, it’s cramped as hell. My usually neatly arranged possessions were all over the place and I ended up with a sore neck from all the contorting in the tiny space But, to sleep in, it was just fine. It makes a great stealth shelter being only 75cm high, and for once, there were no leaky seams. Not even any condensation due to the wind. I measured gusts of up to 37km/hr but had no concerns in this lil bad boy, as it’s so low profile with a small surface area, this kinda wind was no issue for it at all. It kept me safe and dry, and I found it to be very good at being what it is ~ a very tiny tent. If you like that kinda thing The stars shone between rain showers and I woke to the most beautiful sunny morning in the mountains, a real treat after the cramped rainy night Gear List
This gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any free gear to try since summer of 2021. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial. SHELTER Snugpak Ionosphere 1 Person Shelter https://amzn.to/3S5JBvB Extra Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB TREKKING POLE Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF DD Superlight Guy Rope (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER & HYDRATION 1L Bottle LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe Cup (10g) Decathlon Milton Sterilising Tablets (for cleaning at home) https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5 TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB Rose Geranium Oil https://amzn.to/3jY4YwJ Lemon Eucalyptus Oil https://amzn.to/3rzROdq Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0 Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Down Puffy Decathlon Foam Flip Flops ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6 GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7 FILMING Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj MY HAPPY HELPER (Frank) https://amzn.to/3s4b5Hi Music in this video
Thank you to these amazing artists! Nick Petrov – Indigo Of Water - Firebird FLYIN - Future is Now Moorland Songs - The White Birch Lama House – Wild Lake All from Epidemic Sound & Bensound with license Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stealth camp in the cheapest tent you could find, which just happens to be bright red? Wonder no more. Tonight's video is the first in a new series; 'The Adventures of a £21 Tent'. Now that it's getting warmer, I'll be putting this cheap lil tent through its paces, seeing what it's all about First on the agenda: stealth camping (obviously) in local woodland. A bit of light rain, nothing too challenging to start with. Apart from the colour of it, of course 😄 Ps. Although this tent survived its first outing, I would not recommend if you're over 5ft8. I barely fit in it. Like a kids play tent, but smaller Gear List
This gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you TENT Eurohike Toco 2 SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow – Go Outdoors Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Decathlon 10L Waist Bag Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk SIT MAT https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish Fire Maple Stove Lantern https://amzn.to/3UdfJwn WATER & HYDRATION X2 Bottles TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0 Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8 Waterproofs – Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1) Down Puffy - Decathlon ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light – Goal Zero Charge https://amzn.to/3zbTcXJ Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n HEAT Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Green https://amzn.to/3BDyels Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg FILMING Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Sony Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v TRAIL CAM GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0 AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj I took my Hilleberg Soulo into the mountains to give it a good test in wind and rain and the weather gods obliged with 60km/h winds and hours of heavy rain The tent didn't budge at all and felt like a perfect lil safe haven - exactly what I wanted for winter in the mountains :D It feels incredibly well made and sturdy, although I do struggle with the weight of it on top of my winter sleep system, so I won't be able to walk too far with this tent. I've included some specs and likes/dislikes so far in the video Gear List
This gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you SHELTER Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint Microfibre Cloth for Condensation https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf TREKKING POLE Fizan Compact 158g https://amzn.to/3ETBs6T SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 900 https://amzn.to/3aHRKiv Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Highlander Reflective Mat https://amzn.to/3OxQ2mv Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Decathlon 10L Waist Bag Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Map & Compass Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW COOKING Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER & HYDRATION X2 Bottles LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe Milton Sterilising Tablets (for cleaning at home) https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5 TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters & blister plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing & Small Bandage Alcohol Wipes CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0 Spare Bootlaces Peter Storm Winter Hiking Jacket https://amzn.to/3WiAUwV Waterproofs OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja Down Booties – Naturehike https://amzn.to/3eI4JqE Down Puffy - Decathlon Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers https://amzn.to/3qT5Oh8 Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer – Decathlon ELECTRONICS Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n Charger Cables Microfibre Cloth for drying hands & electronics in wet weather https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf HEAT Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg FILMING Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Sony Wireless Mic https://amzn.to/3w4x0vG Sony Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Chest Mount https://amzn.to/2TlfxQI Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci (Free) Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj |
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