Backpacking the West Highland Way - Day 2 - EPIC scenery!
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16 днів томуThis is hiking and backpacking the West Highland Way like you’ve never seen before! 96 miles of hiking in 5 days with 4 stunning Scotland wild camping locations.
On Day 2, I start hiking just after Rowardennan, and make my way up to a little summit called Kirk Craig just before Crianlarich, covering 23 miles, 3400ft of elevation and passing through Inversnaid and Beinglas.
The weather is perfect all week so please watch the full series so you can see the magnificent mountains on the West Highland Way 2024.
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West Highland Way Harvey Map amzn.to/3WiCaDy
Osprey Aether 60L backpacking bag amzn.to/3w3PAbU
Wild Country Helm 1 tent
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Sierra Designs Cloud 20 sleeping bag ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/c...
Decathlon Forclaz MT-900 R5.4 sleeping pad tidd.ly/3WtYc6n
Decathlon Forclaz pillow tidd.ly/4aWg7XG
MSR 900ML Titan Pot valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/...
Decathlon Forclaz MT-900 stove tidd.ly/3Wk41TM
Sea to Summit collapsible xl bowl amzn.to/3UAXeUr
Sea to Summit spork amzn.to/44hHM2S
Tent Meals porridges amzn.to/3Qos3JD
Firepot & Real Turmak meals www.thefellstore.co.uk
Nitecore NB20000 power bank amzn.to/3UBZtXH
Sandmarc head torch www.sandmarc.com/products/pro...
Flextail Gear Zero Pump amzn.to/4a1sKiO
Lifesystems Nano first aid kit amzn.to/3UFkjFK
Garmin Epix Gen 2 watch amzn.to/3UDcDUq
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Oakley Frogskin sunglasses amzn.to/3UCeWHi
Osprey amzn.to/3Qm5Mff & Sea to Summit dry bags amzn.to/3WBwB3l
Inov-8 waterproofs tidd.ly/3UBb60X (pants) tidd.ly/3WiBRbS (top)
Salomon X-Ultra 360 boots www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-em...
Darn Tough socks tidd.ly/4dgqPda
Mountain Equipment Ibex Pro trousers
Mountain Equipment Ibex shorts tidd.ly/4bgb3wY
Thru Dark Ithrax jacket tidd.ly/4aTmQSh
OMM Rotor bottoms theomm.com/product/rotor-pant/
Extremities gloves
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Extremities neck warmer
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Fjallraven beenie amzn.to/3WiCr9y
Katadyn BeFree water filter amzn.to/44lFRu1
Super Sparrow water bottle amzn.to/3WhnSms
Platypus foldable water bottles amzn.to/4aRvsbT
Toiletries
Mini 'coin' towels amzn.to/4bfvYk0
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Thanks, Andy.
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@stirfrywok2927 14 днів тому
Loving this. I really like your mix of gear, between lightweight and affordable- i feel this is how 99% of regular hikers operate, not gram counting or spending a fortune. Looking forward to the next one, cheers
@johnieday5186 14 днів тому
Totally agree with this. Too many UL backpacking UKposts channels and not enough that cover more affordable equipment
@ElManoSucio 12 днів тому
Hey Andy - I think I bumped into you at the end - thanks for such lovely videos, feel better about barely taking my camera out now!
@graemer3657 7 днів тому
Great video. I find the tent meals main meals a bit bland so need to spice them up and also add a protein sauce like fish or dried sausage.
@jacquesleconte8152 14 днів тому
The bird song in the spring and summer mornings is at a frequency that opens the flowers and buds and tells the grass to grow
@Leeslost 13 днів тому
Great job Andy , hope your suntan has developed into a cracking bronzer
@tomwdesign 12 днів тому
You are actually blessed with the weather, my god... So happy for you mate - very jealous. I bumped in to you at the outdoor show, it was great to meet you. Enjoy your travels!
@Craigsoutdooradventures 14 днів тому
Another great day eating up those miles, looking forward to day 3
@tomaszwozniak4343 12 днів тому
Man, you should be praying to the mountain gods until the end of your life thanking for this weather...😮
@dudleyclements2736 13 днів тому
Loving this little adventure and the fact you're demonstrating it can be done with good but affordable gear. Looking forward to the next installment and some mountain vistas.🙂
@stephenvicary9243 14 днів тому
Some spectacular panoramic views across the Loch and distant mountains. Thank you for sharing your ‘sunny’ adventure Andy. Scotland always delivered 🏕️ 😎🥶 ☀️ 🌧️
@Pendlepower 13 днів тому
Wow what an amazing journey so far, really enjoying this adventure Andy, the views are gorgeous & the lady had such a great spot by the loch, I’m so looking forward to part 3 now 😊 thanks for all your hard work putting all this together & sharing it with us Andy & are you planning any other long trips like this in the future 😊
@acnud 14 днів тому
You always smell the goats before you see them 😂. Great video Andy👍
@MG-bs5mr 12 днів тому
Too true, I remember smelling them up on Ben Venue once, my god they were pungent lol.
@acnud 12 днів тому
@@MG-bs5mr not the nicest smell for sure.
@markmclone7520 14 днів тому
Wow, amazing weather your blessed with👍🏼can’t wait for next vid to see the beautiful landscapes.💪🏼excellent footage so far Andy
@iknowyoureright8564 14 днів тому
Your some man for one Man. That sunrise too……that’s a blessed moment for sure.
@DAoutdoors 14 днів тому
Hi Andy, yes, bring on Glencoe! 😍🥾⛰🏕️🏴
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
I've got some stunning footage, I can't wait to share it!
@ALLWEATHERRIDERM 14 днів тому
Really lucky with the weather!! Awesome !
@BaltistaniBoys 12 днів тому
Absolutely amazing
@neilharding6092 13 днів тому
spectacular Andy!
@DaveDoesHiking 14 днів тому
Amazing video! The scenery is awe-inspiring!
@helopi8 14 днів тому
Thanks for taking us along 😍
@bcamping1 14 днів тому
Good one 👍
@insoleandlaces 14 днів тому
Another fantastic video Andy.
@craigy1872 14 днів тому
Another cracking video Andy. Really enjoying the scenery and gear reviews especially since it’s not all super expensive stuff 👍🏻
@trooperwolfie 14 днів тому
I love my Sierra designs cloud 20 sleeping bag, along with my big Agnes rapide sl long/wide and Nemo pillow, I now get a decent night's sleep. I also sleep on my front. No other system is as comfortable for me. You landed lucky with the weather, great adventure 👍🏻
@duncan3144 14 днів тому
Another superb video. The weather is on your side.
@TheRamblingHiker 13 днів тому
Lovely Andy. I'm set to go in September & staying at Beinglas so it was nice to see the setup there.
@stephenoverthrow2463 14 днів тому
Absolute belter Andy. Keep going chap.
@Rando-user-zm1fx 14 днів тому
Beautiful scenery. I got the 35° version of that Sierra Designs sleeping bag last year for my summer setup and what a big difference. Supet light and packs down so so small. That decathlon stove actually looks pretty cool. Nice video. Keep up the great work 👍
@teestravels 14 днів тому
Such great weather I'm hoping it holds out for me I'm starting on Tuesday Will be waiting for your next video 👌
@evacoutdoors5867 14 днів тому
We stopped at the Inversnaid and could not get anything to eat. You’re doing some miles with a heavy pack there. Good on ya. Watch out for the American Burger bar up the trail!
@pootlingalong8928 14 днів тому
How lucky are you with the weather up there?! Looking forward to next instalment 👍🏻🙂
@Theorangeman. 14 днів тому
Cant wait to get out again. Still healing a broken ankle so im a bit nervous so be out on it hiking again
@Soggz7785 13 днів тому
£300 for a sleeping bag, Andy. Not really in the reach of the average person. They do look good, though. All the best 👍🏾🇬🇧
@El-Jefe 14 днів тому
Really enjoying these Andy 👍you are inspiring me to do this trip, looks amazing.
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
Cheers 👍
@user-he9if1xi6t 14 днів тому
What a beautiful morning 🌞 Looking forward to your next video 🙂
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
More sunsets, sunrises, blue sky and mountains to come!
@therainbowgulag. 14 днів тому
Top o the morning
@paulkelly-sx3iy 12 днів тому
That green tent you went by on loch Lomond was there 10 days ago. hope no one is in it
@BackpackingUK 12 днів тому
😬
@cyrilhaessig27 14 днів тому
Stunning video Andy. Good work. How tall a hiker would the helm accommodate would you say ? All the best.
@BackpackingUK 13 днів тому
I’d say 6ft 👍
@Marksnowden1 14 днів тому
Great info pal, great views from your tent, I have the helm 2 and think it’s an awesome tent andy, I didn’t like the spicey pork noodles last time, is may the best time to do the highland way , midges etc…😮take care
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
Those Spicy Pork Noodles destroyed my stomach for 2 days 🤢 Never again!
@Marksnowden1 14 днів тому
@@BackpackingUK 😂😂, thought they were pretty tasteless as well mate, hard to find decent food , but can’t be bothered cooking my own in tent from scratch lol
@expatbiker6598 14 днів тому
Using a stove in that luscious dry grass can be tricky. Great video
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
The grass is never that dry in Scotland 🏴 😁
@eddybooth1 12 днів тому
That morning sunrise was epic , what an uplifting start to the day, thanks Andy for sharing your trip with us all.
@SwiftAndSureAdventures 14 днів тому
Superb Andy. Amazing that Scotland is the last UK country to ban wild camping given that the countryside is outstanding. Just planning a wee trip to Loch Lomond for next month; thanks to you. Gonna be a lot slower than the pace you are setting. Those days are long gone in the last century for me😂😂. Thanks mate for your time, effort and ideas.
@grant666uk 10 днів тому
Wild camping is not banned in Scotland Mate. You only need a loch permit during the summer months. I stay about a hours drive from the WHW, and am out camping in Scotland most weekends.
@SwiftAndSureAdventures 10 днів тому
@@grant666uk sorry mate. I didn't word my comment correctly. I meant will be the last country if it happens. I'm hoping to try a bit of pack rafting and camping around Loch Lomond. Cheers
@grant666uk 10 днів тому
@@SwiftAndSureAdventures No worries Bud. I was out at Loch Turret near Crief last night. Was a bit foggy in the evening but got a stunning morning if a little gusty. lol
@graemer3657 7 днів тому
Great video. Are you camping far from water (I can’t see a stream in the video and carrying enough water for an overnight stay is such a pain)
@BackpackingUK 7 днів тому
There was a little stream approx 100m away 👍
@MarkSmith-vb6su 14 днів тому
Amazing trip. Thanks for the video. Just one question how on earth did you manage to book that weather, after months and months of continuous rain. Hope you bought some lottery tickets when you got home your luck was definitely on a high.
@BackpackingUK 13 днів тому
I had a bad week leading up to it, so maybe someone was looking down on me 🙌
@rooksfoot1184 14 днів тому
did you book and pay for that weather in advance :) nice one...
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
😂😂😂
@blair3916 14 днів тому
The Two pouches you carry on your shoulder straps. Where can I get hold of something similar please Andy. Thanks
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
Gossamer Gear or OMM 👍
@blair3916 14 днів тому
Brilliant thank you. Loving your West Highlight Trip. Done a lot of climbing around Glen Coe
@MG-bs5mr 12 днів тому
@@BackpackingUKI came here looking for that too. Quick question: What about the pouch slung across your chest?
@chrisplayle2631 14 днів тому
My name is Chris playle from swansea i do solo camping around Rhossili in gower, just wondering if you have used the Sea To Summit Ultralight insulated sleeping mat. 👍
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
Not that pad. I know they’re different, but my mates’ both had the Extreme ones and the noise drove me nuts and put me off S2S pads forever 😬
@Scot-land 14 днів тому
🏴🏴🏴
@Pasequale100 11 днів тому
is the height of 92cm of the helm 1 not kind of a dealbreaker for you? Is it kind of still comfortable in this tent? Do you find solutions to tackle the missing centimeters in height?
@BackpackingUK 11 днів тому
I’m 172cm tall so it’s good for me. I actually struggle with its most expensive brother, the Southern Cross 1, that has shorter headroom.
@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing 12 днів тому
What was your pack weight mate
@PeteDavisYates 14 днів тому
Sun burn and Scotland. Words you'd never thought you'd ever say in the same sentence 😂😂
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
😂😂😂
@Garth219H 9 днів тому
hi, intersting in what you said ref the new sleep pad from FORCLAZ... your link goes to a mt900 with an R-Rating of only 1.4...is this correct?
@BackpackingUK 9 днів тому
No. They've taken it down from the UK site and redirected the link. I'm guessing it sold out. To confirm, the R Value is definitely 5.4.
@theherbilgerbil2029 14 днів тому
I'm not a jealous man. But.. 👍
@user-ru7cd9bm5p 14 днів тому
What’s your pack weight Andy (approx)
@BackpackingUK 14 днів тому
15kg inc 1L of water 👍
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