Some Gear DIDN’T Make The Cut: Camping by Ancient Rocks
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In this video, I head out while camping in the Peak District National Park to test out some of my gear for my upcoming hike of the West Highland Way. Oex bandicoot ultralight Tent gets its first test and I learn a few things about the limits of my gear and some of them don’t make the cut for my upcoming multi day hike.
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@PaulMessner 18 днів тому
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@dereklawday4402 18 днів тому
Only in the U k.
@chrisbull6244 16 днів тому
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@Delgrey 18 днів тому
“I’d rather be hiking in the rain, than sitting inside at a desk on a sunny day.” - 🐾🌧
@waxman4207 18 днів тому
Good luck on the WHW. I've done it 3 times, love it. Its a bit tougher than the cumbria wy. My only advice is that the more weight you carry the more you'll enjoy your camping and the less weight you carry the more you'll enjoy your walking....its 97 mile walk 😊
@lawrencebuckley4750 2 дні тому
Hi Paul, been watching your channel for a couple years now and really enjoy the videos, being ex military, I can relate. But now my son is old enough I'm taking him on his first wild camp, thanks for the inspiration!!!
@romon3989 18 днів тому
Its good to see you demonstrating that you don't need a car to get out camping. I have friends who live in the city that say they cant go camping because they have no means of transport, or it costs too much to get anywhere worthwhile. Did you get any funny looks from people on the bus, with your hiking gear and backpack? I can see some people being put off for those reasons.
@MG-bs5mr 18 днів тому
I've used buses and trains to get to and from hikes and / or wild camping and I've not experienced anything like that. I would urge anyone to give it a go.
@sunflower-xj6pe 18 днів тому
I am a young female who walked through central London full hiking gear rucksack on everything taking trains to the lake district. Few looks but hey. It's just a risk of someone knicking your stuff
@northernswedenstories1028 18 днів тому
Don't know about the UK but in Sweden accessing nature.sucks without a car. its basically not possible unless you only go to the massively touristy trails.
@GeekfromYorkshire 18 днів тому
I've not done camping involving a car since 2003. I've used a Brompton folding bike + train + bus and biked and camped. I've done loads of train+bus+camping trips. The 2 quid deal is brilliant before that I did the 7 day 30 quid bus pass, hop on , hop off, mixing the bus in with hiking.
@TomChaton 18 днів тому
You wouldn't get funny looks in Sheffield. One third of the city is inside the Peak District National Park 💚
@danielcooper8671 18 днів тому
The tent seems like a natural colour to me. Already looking forward to your videos of the WHW.
@chaseladdersltd 18 днів тому
You’ve made my day Paul, enjoyed this one, really enjoy your videos particularly after a stressy day in work dealing with muppets ! Keep up the good work 👍🏻
@hedleythorne 17 днів тому
What a stunning location! I was on a Welsh mountain yesterday with Warren Brand talking about your great videos. I am a big fan of his too of course.
@HighlandMike325 13 днів тому
Paul glad you have highlighted the dangers of unlaced boots. Couple years ago I tripped in Cornwall and fell in front of a car that only just stopped in time as I fell in the road. Then last year tripped same way and fell off a path which, had it been few moments earlier, could have been life changing. Both times laces caught in hooks. Unlaced hooks on boots are an unaddressed death trap
@dereklawday4402 18 днів тому
Love the colour of the tent. Safe camping
@josepha.freivaldsr.9636 16 днів тому
Let's change the subject to just how good this video is! A neat little documentary together with some of the most beautiful scenery ever, shot at just the right time to get a fabulous effect. I'm too old to get out and do stuff like this, but I sure wish to tell you how wonderful it is to be vicariously out with a marvelous camping companion like you. Thank you.
@pootlingalong8928 16 днів тому
So nice to see the Minimo out again, although could have done with a full on steak and asparagus a la Messner show! Looking forward to your WHW adventure 🤗
@MadForItaly 17 днів тому
so stunning...and its amazing how one side looks so green and lush and the other looks like the surface of the moon...😯
@cornishman93 17 днів тому
Thanks for another great video, Paul - I look forward to each new upload, and I've enjoyed going through the back catalogue - it's amazing how far you've come, and hope it continues for a very long time!
@COYSMike 18 днів тому
Bought that Flextail pad (the wide one) after your video. -2 overnight in Kielder last weekend and the thing was great. A very good, and relatively cheap, 4 season pad.
@jebner3066 18 днів тому
That's pretty cool how the flat rocks are stacked up like that. It's a very beautiful place.
@scottplumer3668 18 днів тому
A green and pleasant land indeed!
@mrkgrav 17 днів тому
I like that colour and the tent itself looks roomy (for 1 person) great sunset, cheers for taking us along on this trip Paul.
@gud2go50 12 днів тому
Wow, beautiful landscapes and skyline! Thanks for sharing it all! I will always be amazed at places you go in Britain!😊
@sf9000 15 днів тому
Made my day to hear you're doing the West Highland Way - one of my favourite adventures. Looking forward to seeing you take it on - you'll have an awesome time 😁
@tubulzr 17 днів тому
Stunning sunset. Nice tent, have used a somewhat similar tent for the WHW, also 2-p/3-season, with a vestibule for cooking/wet gear. Unfortunately it was inner-first, then outer-pitch tent. Not ideal after a long day hiking. The mostly mesh inner kept condensation to a minimum but did also allow for cold air being blown inside continuously. A couple of nights I wished I brought a light bivvy or a sleeping bag liner for just a bit of extra insulation. It's a beautiful trail which offers magnificent views, have a great time!
@babar69110 17 днів тому
beautiful stones and scenery !!
@gazza1858 17 днів тому
Definitely lives in Walkley next time ya in Broomhill come and say hello in Nottingham house pub , best pies in Sheffield.
@davidcressey 17 днів тому
Have a great time Paul. The WHW was my proper first multi day hike and it was brilliant. That good, im doing my 4th one at the end of May. Look out for that first view from Conic Hill... it'll take your breath away.
@dougieranger 18 днів тому
That tent reminds me of the old North Face Tadpole I had 20 years ago.
@Leroythem 17 днів тому
I miss mine!
@dougieranger 17 днів тому
@@Leroythem They were great tents. I still have mine somewhere but the fly sheet delaminated. 👍🏼
@YorkshireBoysOutdoors 18 днів тому
Looks great mate!
@jn7457 18 днів тому
Beautiful pictures of the sunset!
@keithchambers-oq6nb 18 днів тому
Great to see you demonstrating using public transport system to get out in the wilds, a plus for future your exploration vlogs perhaps….. I use similar way to do the same, although my kit is not as up-to date as yours, I use spirit stove, and fold up bike.
@antonia4722 18 днів тому
What a stunning place to camp!!
@SmashTheAdventure 17 днів тому
That really was a perfect camping spot. Great video.
@northernbushmenuk2233 18 днів тому
Paul. Those boots shouldn't have torn like that. I was planning on getting some of those this year as I've worn barefoot shoes for a couple of years now. I'd be interested to know what Vivo Barefoot say about them and if they replace them under warranty. I'll hold off buying any til I see how you get on.
@jungggledave 17 днів тому
My WHW advice. While it's perfectly possible to wild camp the whole way, by camping either end of the restricted zone, don't rule out staying on campsites. It's a busy walk and you'll meet lots of other hikers that way; the camaraderie is great and the pubs too. I'm still in regular contact with other hikers I met 8 years ago on the WHW from Germany and the USA. You'll miss out on that if you only wild camp.
@THE-RIVER-RAT 18 днів тому
First off I love the colour of the tent. Great video again, I do enjoy the way you take the time to show the landscape in your videos not all do. Going Rambo style come on he would have killed a pig lol. So the mini-mo lives it's been a while since you have had that out. Bloody good job you didn't have that lace problem while you jumped off the rocks, that could have been bad. Surprising how the boot split, I wouldn't have expected that.
@bn5055 18 днів тому
You're brave Paul, walking the WHW just as midge season starts! They're partial to a bit of Englishman, doubly so when they've just woken up!
@MrEvilWasp 18 днів тому
I like the colour of the tent despite it not blending in. The problem for me though is how see-through it is. Seems easier to see into than out of. Would make me feel a bit creeped out wondering if someone is watching me lol.
@scoscar 16 днів тому
Great video as always Paul. Thank you.👍
@MaylesTrails 18 днів тому
Enjoy the WHW! I did it last September. As you'd expect, it's busy, but you can easily get away from the crowds by starting early each day, or hiking fast. You won't need to carry much food, or water. Tons of places to get food and fill up a bottle along the way
@ramblingracheltrailtales 18 днів тому
I like the look of the OEX tent. I don’t think the colour makes it stick out too much either. Lovely pitch, and you got a nice light show too. Perfect! 👌
@Quackers522 17 днів тому
Exactly I can’t see why people are complaining about the colour but will go and buy a red tent because it’s expensive 🤷🏼♂️
@Mikhael1964 17 днів тому
@@Quackers522it depends on what they use the tent for. If it's fr using on camping sites ,then fine. But if using fr wild camping, which is illegal, then the last thing you need is a blue ,red ,bright coloured tent tent that stands out fr miles.
@Mikhael1964 17 днів тому
Im 60 , dont drive, so have spent all my life using buses,trains,coaches to go wild camping. Even now. To me it adds to the whole experience of getting away from city life/mental health issues. Difficulties be damned as my army regt motto says..⛺😎
@ascot1049 17 днів тому
Well done for going on public transport. Would like to see more of this .
@stuarthatton1973 15 днів тому
Cracking spot Paul , loved the rays coming through the clouds as the sun was setting , looked very peaceful near those rocks
@alangauld6079 13 днів тому
This seems like the year UKposts went on the WHW. Ellie, You and in June, Dixie. Meanwhile, I've just finished the Rob Roy Way, almost as long but much quieter! The tent looks good and I'm really interested in that flextail pad - I saw an advert and the price looks good too.
@davidsmyth8155 17 днів тому
Paul brilliant to see you back out on the hills again and in top form, plus crackin tent 👍. Ps. Next stop a Himalayan trek 😏
@morganwilliamson5790 14 днів тому
I do like that tent. It's like my crux assault, only lighter. Will definitely be checking that out.
@joshubrook324 18 днів тому
Stunning scenery thank you ❤my work gives me midweek days off I was wandering around Derwent edge this Tuesday and counted 9 folk all day long and 3 of those were in the car park 😂 I car camp and was cold so you must have been perishing (or your tougher than me 😂)
@Tanko3691 17 днів тому
Great video Paul, Thank you. BTW I did exactly the same thing falling off the bus except the front tyre rolled over my foot....not good.
@SauterScoots 18 днів тому
love this
@arlyon 17 днів тому
Great video Paul. Your tent is quite similar to my North Face Tadpole 2 x man which I used on the West Highland Way nearly 20 years ago. I still use it. Great design and perfect for one man (or woman). It's a great walk. The views from Conic Hill up Loch Lomond are stunning. Look forward to your video. It's put me in mind to do it again. I'll be 61 next month, but I like to think I could still do it. All the best. Andy. Barrhead near Glasgow.
@hetormcneil1240 18 днів тому
Loved the call of the Grouse 1:30min in👍
@StevenKeery 18 днів тому
Hetormcneil: Beware the Moors, stay on the path lads.
@paulprosser4108 18 днів тому
Nice video Paul, enjoyed that one. Glad you mentioned the stepping of the bus incident. I actually thought I was the only person ever to do that. Same scenario, school bus doors open Idiot me steps off. Luckily for me I landed on a grass verge only suffering a few bruises.
@fishermansid8861 18 днів тому
Oh yes Weekends & Bank holidays are a nightmare at Bakewell & Castleton i much prefer Hathersage.
@davekirkwood9076 18 днів тому
Great video Paul. I'll be doing the Skye Trail ,solo , in July. Can't wait.
@JDB269 18 днів тому
This is the type of Messner video we love to see! Back to what you do best
@PMarsh14 18 днів тому
Really love the colour tbh
@Pargie81 18 днів тому
That is mad about your boot, they are a fortune too aren't they? I was thinking of getting some, as I'm a floor layer my knees are shot and someone (probably you 😆) said the barefoot shoes can help, I do that with my laces too around camp so I'll stick with my salomons. Great video
@C7pherr 17 днів тому
Should try to get your hands on a SNOW PEAK - Minute Dome Pro. Air 1 😉 best single person tent I own. Some really interesting specs, huge vestibule, panaramic sight, tons of ventilation, alternative entrances, ultra handy pockets. You'll love it
@leeroy5190 6 днів тому
I got excited and rushed into ordering one of these but I think I'll be returning it. I don't think the tent will be sturdy enough to risk taking up to the lakes etc. I wanted something ultralite(much lighter than my elixir 2) but also didn't want to use Treking poles to pitch it as I don't use them or pay though the nose. I may have to just save up for a more expensive more robust alternative
@robmarsden9486 17 днів тому
The café you mention by Monsal Trail is the start/finish point for a parkrun. So every Saturday morning it will be very busy until maybe 10-10:30
@samhill3496 17 днів тому
Beautiful place, 1st I seen it.
@ianfisher7360 16 днів тому
Hoping to do the WHW in sept. Looking forward to your kit and food selection.
@maurice5992 13 днів тому
I have no problem with the colour of the tent personally, Paul..light shining through in the early mornings could be a headache I suppose, but an eye mask will solve that for sure. I'm looking forward to watching your West Highland Way adventure, I plan to walk it later in the year, probably Septemberish, are you going with Andy B? ATB Paul, great vid as always. BTW, I had my own bus horror show as a teenager. One afternoon after school, during the bad winter of '78/79 I stepped off the bus into a deep snow drift and fell flat on my face, as two girls I was doing my best to impress watched on with glee...if you look up the word 'embarrassed' in the OED you'll see a little picture of my scarlet face next to it!!😡
@mrjiggs3761 18 днів тому
Ooooft recognise that street paul, I used to live up that way!
@efvanyberg 9 днів тому
I remember a time (the 70's and early 80's) when tents were bright blue or orange and nothing else. Sometimes both! Green was not a thing.
@summitupmark5615 18 днів тому
I miss the sound of grouse in the night. Not been for a camp for months and really need to get out again soon!
@Bokooda 17 днів тому
Is that not how we all adventured further as kids? After we'd walked everywhere - and before the invention of bikepacking (although I did try to tie some stuff to my Raleigh Grifter) the next logical solution was to get the bus. Though on the way back dripping wet and covered in mud, the bus driver would always bark "No puttin ya muddy boots on the seats mind!" Oh happy times.... 🙏
@darrenray6934 17 днів тому
Great talk on the tent ⛺️ look ok. Shame about the boots. Money back guarantee 😂😂 I start the whw on 20 th May. Looking forward to to it.
@stevensawyer7731 18 днів тому
Great place and minutes away must give it a go .Not weekends tho 😂
@MrDavidh37 18 днів тому
Like the tent,colour blends in with the rocks. Good vestibule room and seems solid. Must two question’s cost and weight? Thanks enjoyed the video love camping in the peaks 👍😀
@paddycranham1279 18 днів тому
You'll be glad your boots ripped like that as my mate caught his lace around the tab like you did but snapped his ankle which would have been a bugger up there
@deanhambry5208 18 днів тому
I’ve had same close calls with that style boot, I also wear them for work( I’m a carpenter) and so many times I’m coming off a step ladder and it catches the side edge.
@welshman64 18 днів тому
i love the tent⛺️🏴🚙
@bcamping1 18 днів тому
Those OEX tents look to be cut and sewn beautifully.
@SmudgerPhotography 15 днів тому
Tent looks like a copy of the Voyager tent. . nice improvement to be able to pitch inner and outer together
@Bam123412 18 днів тому
Great video but all rocks are ancient!! No modern rocks, unless you buy them at Blackpool. The blue is lovely, just not practical if you need to blend in.
@PaulMessner 18 днів тому
😂 I like to state the obvious
@hanneman777 18 днів тому
after watching you for quite awhile just noticed with the buses you must live very close to me lol
@dodge_walks 18 днів тому
Lovely vid. When you on the west highland way? I'm heading there next month
@user-hh7fp7vg9e 16 днів тому
Hi Paul...out of curiosity, will you be spraying your gear with permithrin ( life systems) before the WHW ?
@christophergray2254 18 днів тому
@PaulMessner awesome views... What date you due to start the WHW? I start on the 9th May a Thursday hopefully to avoid the weekend rush lol
@carlw8072 17 днів тому
Should get a sea to summit reactor they are tiny and boost your sleeping temp by quite a bit depending what one you need.
@DeeJayEll 18 днів тому
Paul, have you tried the Zenbivy Core quilt, sheet combo? Got one a couple of weeks ago. I’m an incredibly fidgety side sleeper. Sorts the drafts and keeps the quilt on. Only thing I found that works for me.
@tommetcalf3114 17 днів тому
Quality bit of gear, got the same myself, really good investment!
@wolkewietje01 16 днів тому
We might be seeing you on the WHW Paul. We're starting on the May 3d. Would be nice to have a chat with you. Cheers mate, keep it up!
@abstractgroove160 17 днів тому
Very smart looking tent that - OEX are upping their game!
@Texhamtay 17 днів тому
😂 you’re hilarious (the washing up.) I’m glad you’re ok though! Horrible thing with the shoes.
@user-gn9yb5pz1l 18 днів тому
Hi Paul Andy from backpacking uk is doing it
@StevenKeery 18 днів тому
User-gn9yb: Tell him to stop before he goes blind.
@76bonder 18 днів тому
7:41 my wallpaper. thanks
@Collected1 18 днів тому
I quite like the tent colour. That's the one downside to walking boots... they're a pain to put back on but I've still to find a good alternative to flip flops.
@airlessmean 18 днів тому
im doing nthe west highland way on 30th april :) been testing all my gear what to take haha
@markdaniels8576 18 днів тому
You should use the pump to deflate your sleep mat , makes it easier to pack.
@YPJohn 18 днів тому
I haven’t ripped a boot but quite a few times I’ve caught the lace of one boot in the hook of the other boot and tripped, not fun.
@miriamcollett7456 17 днів тому
I’m heading to the WHW for the first time ever next week. We might cross paths (probably when you overtake us 😂)!
@thewanderingforester 18 днів тому
No problem with the blue colour - I have the Chinook 1P but in a reasonable "Granite Grey". Thought I'm colour blind anyway so it looks green to me! Good luck on the WHW, I've heard it's a bit tougher than the Cumbria Way. Are you doing it with Andy Beavers?
@richardtams564 17 днів тому
I’m sure you’ll have a great time on the WHW. Will you finish it with a walk up Ben Nevis as I did? Looking forward to watching your adventure.
@user-ul5yu5hk9k 18 днів тому
Midnight blue tent…can’t go wrong with that! One of the best colors next to old OD green:)
@AragornCZ 18 днів тому
Great views 💕 BTW is there any chance to share experiences with hiking gloves please? Struggling with few brands, from Sealskinz got feeling like after extensive hiking in bad weather with tracking poles was wearing plastic bags over the hands wich were full of moisture ag non breathable. Expensive and ended up in the trash. 🤔
@charlesperry1051 17 днів тому
I use heavy boots when backpacking: Asolo TPS 520 GV EVO. Thick leather boots with plenty of ankle support. I guarantee a lace won't cut them! They are heavy but if that is a problem I figure that means I need to drop a few pounds.
@ricardosenca6306 16 днів тому
Paul, please review some tents that the every day man can buy. I had a blow up tent last year, however it’s too big to fit in my car. It’s just myself and my son going to Skeg this summer. Please make a video for us
@ipaales7552 17 днів тому
Fantastic place reminds me of simonside hills but better.. cheers paul all the best marra 🏕🏔
@GrizzlyGaz 18 днів тому
It was definitely crisp up on the moors Tues night / wed morning mate... We had frost on our tents when we woke up! 🥶
@PaulMessner 18 днів тому
I was expecting frost in the morning. Cold enough though pal
@GrizzlyGaz 18 днів тому
@@PaulMessner too cold for midges though 👌😎
@AndyWardle 18 днів тому
@@GrizzlyGazthey’re there. Lurking. Watching.👀……… waiting ……. 🦟 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟
@JCJ7754 16 днів тому
Interested to see the response from Vivobarefoot 😏
@Ash12530 18 днів тому
I’ve camped up here more than anywhere else in the Peak District, deffo my favourite Edge out in the Peaks! 👍🏻 However, I now refuse to camp here at this particular location again - even if nobody else is there I still pass it by, because of its sheer popularity, I saw a fair bit of rubbish that people had left behind around here one day last year, when I checked it out in the morning on my way back down, very disappointing to see indeed! There are lots more interesting and better places to camp up here in my opinion, and I have enjoyed looking for those places that nobody else may know about…
@shaunhutchison4049 12 днів тому
It's a bit quieter beyond Margery but, don't tell everyone hehe. Just out of curiosity, do you ever get hassle from game keepers? You're not legally allowed to camp on the Peak District moors so, I wondered if you've ever been 'told off?'
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