@@WildCampingWelshman I know it's sound cheesy but when you experience landscapes like that with those colours and that light and being the only person around makes it absolutely magical . Thanks for sharing 👌
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
So true. Can’t wait to get back out there. We are still pretty much locked down at the moment though so it’s the garden for me at present 😓
@jarrahdrum
3 жыл бұрын
Superb
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@Braapncamp
3 жыл бұрын
nice video Welshman! amazing landscape. Found your channel thru the Hilleberg fb group video thread . 👍😁👌
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matthias 👍🏻
@lavvuwildcamper
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning Views 😎 Nice one Jiffy 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, they were stunning views up there 👍🏻
@justmyopiniontoday7548
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your passion. So cold enough without gloves would loose use fingers for tent pitching. Ouch.
@gainesy_walks
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome sunrise, thank you 😊
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@gainesy_walks
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman been watching ad thinking of getting an Akto, good reviews 👍
@stoneman886
4 жыл бұрын
Spectacular views... thanks for taking us along.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
stoneman886 Thank you, the views were stunning. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@AndrewBeavers
4 жыл бұрын
ahh me favourite welshman back out & not a drop of rain to be seen lol..bitter sweet for me this one Jiffy iv'e actually been up Moel Eilio a few year back easter time.we stayed at a caravan park in Waunfawr & i could see the summit from there & just had to take a hike up it.unfortunately the day i went up i couldn't see a thing as the clagg was that thick so it was great to see you got the stunning views from there & what a place it is.i think iv'e just put it on the to wildcamp list.a mate of mine who i camp with has the akto & i must say im envious of the vestuble space compared to the soulo.great stuff pal & what a morning to witness the sunrise over snowdon truly magical.tfs..Andy.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy, I was lucky with the weather but it takes me not to have some rain. Well worth the drive mate, if the weather allows, the views are stunning. If the Soulo had the Akto's vestibule, it would be perfect. After trying the Akto , spending 8 months in the Soulo, given the choice, I would choose the Soulo. the limited headroom, in the Akto, made it feel cramped and I had some dripping condensation, due to the close vicinity of the roof. The Soulo is a better tent, if you are spending a lot of time in it. I wish Hilleberg had made the vestibule a bit bigger though. I couldn't believe my luck with the sunrise, pure fluke mate. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@CottonBud
4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I somehow missed this back in Feb Jiffy - it's an absolute stunner!
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rich, I find that some of my favourite films are the ones that generally get missed. This was a random and great place to spend in the winter months. Well recommended 👍🏻
@CottonBud
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman I'm already mulling over a jaunt up there mate - it's a pearler. Can see the seeds of your ace 'Soulo v Akto' vid here too - I must have watched that one 5 times 🤓
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
@@CottonBud You're so right with the seeds. I wanted to try and get a good feel between the two. I thought I'd like the Akto more but changed my mind after this. Those few inches do make a difference. The Enan, I class as a hooped bivvy, so in a personal different league. If you ever want to meet up and visit here, more than happy to sort it out 👍🏻
@CottonBud
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Interesting that you see the Soulo and Akto as being closer related than the Akto and Enan - not having owned an Akto, I naively think of the Enan as a lighter, airier Akto with a tiny bit more room between your face and the inner! You should DEFINITELY do an Akto v Enan vid once you've used it a few times. Abbie Barnes did a good one but very interested in your take. Agreed on the Soulo - those steep walls make such a difference (I'm just over 6 foot), I can live with a bit less vestibule for that. I would love to meet up for a camp Jiffy thanks, round your way or mine, although your way is a lot more spectacular!
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cotton Bud would like to meet up Rich. I’m easy either way and happy to try somewhere new or take you to any of the places I’ve been. After meeting a couple of KZitemrs, I find it awkward to film so would prefer not do any filming at all and just go with the flow as such 👍🏻 p.s. I’m 5ft 10, so short arse 😂
@BorderRambler
4 жыл бұрын
Cracking dry camp Jiffy , looked a cold one always takes me a bit to get going in the morning brrrr . Some stunning views with the sun cresting the peaks, and nice to see the Akto again I must agree it does have a decent porch area atb Dave ⛺️👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave, it was a bit nippy mate. The Akto is a great tent. If it only had a couple of inches more headroom, it would be almost perfect. If you are ever thinking about getting a Soulo, I would recommend trying to see one in the flesh first because the porch is quite a bit narrower. The headroom is much better though even though the measurements on the Hilleberg website say there is only an inch difference. The views here were stunning and I couldn't believe my luck with the sun rising on the peak of Snowdon. Thank you for watching ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@BorderRambler
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman I think if I brought another tent in the house the wife would divorce me lol . I do like the look of the soulo and the height but as you say to see one in the flesh first.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Border Rambler Hide it in the shed Dave 😉😂👍🏻
@BorderRambler
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman 😂⛺️👍🏻
@whitetongueoutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, lovely shots of a great wild camp, cheers. atb
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@DaveOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Well Jiffy, I took one look at that sunrise, and you can probably think what I was saying. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great video chief..... Perfect picture opourtunity of the sun over snowdon. Handy having that big cairn there. Could of took some expandable foam with you and blocked the holes up 😜. Perfect camp though despite the cold. ATB Dave Outdoors 🤜🤛👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Expandable foam 😂😂😂😂😂😂. This is one for your bucket list mate. Easy parking, steady climb and amazing views. couldn't ask for much else, other than an extra pair of socks for my toes 🥶. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@DaveOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman 🤣🤣🤣 invest in some down slippers, says the man that also doesn't own any 🤣🤣
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Dave Outdoors I’ve got some but the won’t fit in my boots 😂😂😂
@DaveOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman 😂😂🤣 bad times jiffy.
@shanejones43
4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate what was the name of the car park Brilliant video thank you for your time 👍
@philipmassey5951
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to know too. Just getting into wild camping and parking seems to be the biggest obstacle!
@philipmassey5951
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane - Jiffy has shared the location in one of the other comments below. Cheers.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
I parked in the old quarry, East of Groeslon. Have a look on Google Maps, you’ll see a few cars parked there 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
goo.gl/maps/UszEBQSMQuhyXbrC6
@shanejones43
4 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman thank you mate I can take my children up with me they’ll love it thanx again mate 👍⛺️🥾
@ExplorerBuddies
4 жыл бұрын
We spent a night in the camper over the summer in that car-park and I had a little walk up Eilio and could not believe how amazing the views were. Was only saying to a couple of other people I go out camping with we should camp up there as its a very quiet spot. Great video by the way 👍 ATB Scott
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott. A great last minute decision, thanks to seeing it on another KZitem film. I'm so glad I went there because, as you said, the views are amazing. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@jdhiker5576
4 жыл бұрын
Gwych👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@DaveGoodman1959
4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, nicely put together. Cheers. Not seen a Buffalo top for a while or had a tin of Stag Chilli, very nice. Not hiked in Wales for some time either but at Easter the thought of north to South through Snowdonia is becoming tempting. ATB.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave. I've had a Buffalo for almost 30 years now. I don't see them very often either. A great bit of kit without the worry of getting it wet like a down jacket. This was a great night out. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@michaelsargeant5923
3 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video and do you ever take them disposable hand warmers with you for anight such as this.
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had 2 with me on this one. Very handy for warming up your fingers and toes 👍🏻
@xxn0thing
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Also, love the music in the early portion of the video.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 👍🏻
@AndyMorfett
4 жыл бұрын
Eilio was on my to do list before I saw this video and even more so now. Brilliant little adventure and wildcamp. TFS ATB Andy
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a lovely spot that’s relatively easy to get to. I hope the weather is good for you. The views were lovely. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@AndyMorfett
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Much appreciated Jiffy. ATB Andy
@MontyOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
8 minutes 44 was incredible. What was it like experiencing that 😍. Gonna check out your other stuff. ATB, Monty.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Monty Outdoors thank you, it was a stunning evening. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@WalkWithWallace
4 жыл бұрын
Joss sent me here. 😁 Looked a grand night away mate, liked your thermometer. I use a Kestrel 2000, I like to know temps etc too. Stunning morning you got, makes it all worth while.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate. I was blessed with the weather on this one. It felt a lot colder than what the thermometer was reading but that will be the wind chill. The views made it all worthwhile though. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@beatbasher
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always mate. Awfully nice of someone to leave you that little pressie on the stile 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate. It was a nice surprise 😉. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@billyslittlebigadventurech9050
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely video and great spot there jiffy. The weather looked kind to you aswell. 😊
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it was a bit nippy but the views more than made up for it. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@kobusvanderlinde9431
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another very nice video. Yes that time of the morning just before the sun actually shows itself is always very special. I must say that to sit and wait for those first sun rays with a cup of coffee (or tea) is probably the best time of the day. I also like to camp solo but here by us it is getting more and more difficult to find such spots. Enjoy and keep up the nice work.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Kobus van der Linde Thank you. It is my favourite part of the day 👍🏻
@welshboyoo715
4 жыл бұрын
As ever you captured the moments perfectly, thank you for sharing.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@mally125
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Jiffy, what a fantastic spot you found there, I totally agree with your Tent comment by the way. One day they will make the perfect tent, by accident probably. Until then we will keep buying tents that we hope will be perfect. Lightweight, outer erected first, small pole sections, porch big enough to cook in and store your gear, plenty of headroom for the average Joe to sit up in, and most importantly if it says Two man, be a two man tent. Like you said, both of your hilleberg tents have these qualities, but not combined. Keep up the great content, all the best Wayne.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wayne. It was a great spot. A perfect tent will be made one day 😂. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@carltaylor3924
4 жыл бұрын
Can u tell me the directions to that car park please.great vlog again cheers!
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Marked Location goo.gl/maps/PcMaWx1dVmr8A1Pq6
@carltaylor3924
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman thank you!
@jamesdonoghue9358
4 жыл бұрын
Hi again. I am researching Down sleeping bags... i see you have recently changed to Down from the softie 12.. could i ask what sleeping bag you chose and if it was good in the below zero temperatures...
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Hiya mate. I went for a RAB Ascent 700 which has been fine down to around zero. I’m a cold sleeper though so have also got an Alpkit Alpine Dream 1000 for really cold nights. If you get a decent inflatable mattress, the RAB would be fine for most people and is reasonably priced 👍🏻
@jamesdonoghue9358
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your reply.. been very helpful and love your uploads... those akto tents may be limited in headroom but are such a class looking tent... the first time i came across a KZitem clip of one i watched the clip over and over.. love the design and appearance of the akto.... Thanks again. Il keep tuning in.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Cheers mate.
@northeastwildcamper
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely sunset and good wind brake good old akto I miss mine it was awesome mine Bryan atb
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
NorthEast Wild Camper Thank you Bryan. I was lucky with the weather mate. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@Bikepacking
4 жыл бұрын
WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THAT TENT IF YOU WHERE A TENT DESIGNER ????
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
A couple of inches more head height and redesign the ends, similar to the Enan, so snow doesn’t collect and cause dipping.
@petergilbert72
3 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman I’m thinking of getting an Enan. Do you think its mesh door will be warm enough for use in winter? (I was going for Enan over Akto for the weight saving, and it’s supposed to feel slightly more spacious inside.)
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
@Peter Gilbert it will be a bit more breezy than the Akto but if your sleeping bag is windproof, it shouldn’t be an issue. I barely close the door fully on my Akto anyway 👍🏻
@petergilbert72
3 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman thanks!
@pootlingalong8928
2 жыл бұрын
Re. Headroom in the Akto - could you push the pole in a couple of inches so you lose a bit of vestibule room but gain a couple of inches height? Or would that not work due to the cut of the material?
@WildCampingWelshman
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried but I suppose you could gain an inch or two 👍🏻
@alexonthemountain8343
4 жыл бұрын
Great one! I’m learning a lot about the Hillenberg tents watching your videos. The Akto looks like a neat tent with the larger vestibule. The only drawback is a the headroom it seems. All the best 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
It is a great tent if you can cope with the limited headroom. The vestibule is a good size though, which is handy in bad weather 👍🏻
@chrishomer
4 жыл бұрын
Just back in after a cold one for September in a northerly breeze and this has me genuinely excited for the winter. There are some stunning scenes here, can’t wait. I’ll have to add this place to my long photography list, I blame Gordon for that!!! Superb video mate, enjoyable watch. Chilled. By the way Wispa gold is far superior in my opinion. I rarely leave for a trip without one.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, it was an off the cuff one but memorable 👍🏻
@glennfryer1539
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing...
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@Bereit18
4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy your radio from bud? Like it. 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Amazon mate 👍🏻
@stevec-b6214
3 жыл бұрын
I don`t know if one should open the can a touch to release pressure while heating? Either way, food is guilt free when climbing big hills! it becomes just fuel.....
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Just put a dent in the can first and it will let you know if the pressure builds too much by popping the dent. It’s never happened to me when heating in water 👍🏻🏴
@rustybits5342
4 жыл бұрын
great vid. mate i must give up there ago
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Rusty Bits It’s a lovely spot and pretty easy to get too. Car parking near the disused quarry. Fingers crossed you get weather like I had when you go. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@penman8985
4 жыл бұрын
Great filming. How do you find the Akto? Decent tent?
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The Akto is a great little tent. It’s only downside is the limited headroom but I manage fine in it 👍🏻
@robwithdogoutdoors1438
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid looks a good spot for a wild camp whereabouts did you park ? Cant find much on OS 🤨
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I parked in the old quarry, East of Groeslon. Have a look on Google Maps, you’ll see a few cars parked there 👍🏻
@robwithdogoutdoors1438
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman got it now thanks 😉
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
@@robwithdogoutdoors1438 No worries 👍🏻
@anthonypayne1
4 жыл бұрын
Well worth cold tootsies for a sunrise and morning like that to wake up to! 👍👍👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
You’re not wrong Anthony, well worth it 👍🏻
@kevinObrian72
4 жыл бұрын
Great way to start the day indeed Jiffy one of my favourite places to, great sunrise nicely captured, It was great to walk to the summit of Arenig Fawr with David on rememberance Sunday last year a true gentleman for sure.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin O'Brian Love watching his films Kev and he seems like a really nice fella. This was pure fluke with the sunrise. Well chuffed 👍🏻
@Yorkshiremadmick
4 жыл бұрын
Nice Vid, Love how you always seem to find Snacks that thoughtful hikers leave for you. I’m 5’8” with 31” inside leg. I can sit up in the Akto and even pee in the inner tent. Guess it depends how tall your body is compared to your leg length. Yep Patrick a top man as indeed you are. 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael. It’s was kind of them to leave that snack 😂. I can just about sit up in it but if I was out for a long time in bad weather, I would like an inch or two extra. Patrick is such a genuine person, salt of the earth 😂
@HikingWithMartin
4 жыл бұрын
This was a great video always enjoy your videos, now you’ve had some time since this camp have you decided if you prefer the akto or Soulo?
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Soulo Martin. That headroom makes a lot of difference. The measurements don’t seem much different but it is when you spend a lot of winter time inside. Shame about the vestibule though. Keep safe mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@jayh4255
4 жыл бұрын
Decent video mate, beautiful scenery. Looks like you left then rain behind for a change 😂. What stove where you using bud?
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, no rain! Yaaay! It’s an Optimus Vega mate. Great for when the gas gets low or cold, you invert it and liquid feed. I ran that canister down to nothing 👍🏻
@vincentwilson9362
4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate one question. When using the akto,do you sleep with the inner closed up or open all the way for managing condensation? Thanks
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Most of the time I have the inner half open (to stop me rolling out) to help with condensation. If the weather is really bad, I’ll close it completely but open the flap to expose the mesh. I don’t think I have ever had the inner completely closed, even in snow. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@jossthomas123456
4 жыл бұрын
Cracking video that Jiffy. Enjoyed it with my morning brew. You were lucky with the weather for once and you deserved it mate! The sunset and morning shots were fantastic.. as was hearing you walking on that frosty grass.Thanks for the mention, it was like a second home to me last year lol. Amazing to have the sun rising on Snowdon like that, it took me years to plan a shot like that from the Mountains on our side of Wales, you might enjoy the vid..Atb Joss kzitem.info/news/bejne/s3yEsKymap2qioI
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. I thought of you as soon as I saw the quarry. I was very lucky with the weather and the views were stunning. Couldn’t believe my luck with the sunrise. I’ll remember this date and may go again next year. My toes were freezing so I’ll take some extra socks next time 😂. I will watch your film (if I haven’t already). I have put a link to one of your Dinorwic films in this, I hope you don’t mind. Thank you for the link, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@jossthomas123456
4 жыл бұрын
Wild Camping Welshman thanks mate, much appreciated. I thought you would like my link because I mention an app that works out the position of the sun, for photography. Thank you for sharing my Dinorwic video, much appreciated. Have a look at ‘Jason Jones Photography’ a local Llanberis lad doing some stunning photography in Snowdonia👍
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