Hiya mate! Fello Welshman here! I have a question about your kit and the Hilleberg Soulo. I'd just like to know how you actually pack your kit into your bag and what kit you actually take with you when you go out. I always seem to have a nightmare when it comes to packing my bags! Also do you double pole the Hilleberg Soulo at all? If you could give any tips then that would be greatly appreciated 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Hiya mate. I have never double poled the Soulo. If the pegs are in firm enough ground, it will take a huge amount of battering. I have had to place rocks over the pegs when the ground has been softer. I only really take what I need and ditch stuff that I don’t use, with exception to waterproof clothing and first aid kit. In the bottom of my pack goes my sleeping bag, sleeping pad/mattress and pillow (in a dry bag). Next goes a warm top and a pair of sealskin socks (in case my boots get wet). Next is cooker and food (only what meals I need)! Lastly is whatever tent I’m going to use. I usually pack the poles separately to the tent so that I can stuff the tent down a bit better. In the brain of the pack I carry and first aid kit, power bank, toilet and washing stuff, map and compass, torch x 2, microfibre towel, hat, gloves and some brew kit/ snacks. Sometimes I take a pocket radio. On the outside front I pack a set of waterproof clothing. The side pouches hold my water bottles (2 smart water bottles) and a katadyn befree water filter. I occasionally take some luxuries like a lightweight table, down boots but not if I’m going far. All of this fits easily into a 48 litre pack with room to spare. The biggest space and weight savers are a down sleeping bag (rab ascent 700), the tent and sleeping mattress. These 3 items are where most of the space is taken up. It is also where the biggest cost is. I have upgraded of the years to get where I am now. I have also bought some stuff second hand off eBay. I’ve got about 10 different types of cooker 😂 I hope this helps mate. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@grandadmiralthrawn9231
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Thanks for the tips mate! Keep up the great content!
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@Yorkshiremadmick
4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Dickinson, does the same as Jiffy. Dry bag for the Soulo and poles/pegs separately in the rucksack. Advantage being small pack size, plus if tent wet, dry bag keeps everything else dry.
@unclebede
3 жыл бұрын
@@Yorkshiremadmick my Soulo packs nicely into an 8 litre OEX drybag. My poles then easily slide into the main body of my bag. I wild amp currently with a Deuter Guide 45 litre, with two additional side pouches which I put my Jetboil in 1 and 2 litres of water in the other. I’ll be upgrading at a 70 litre though for winter. It’s a real squeeze with full winter gear.
@jrichardson6
2 жыл бұрын
great tent my fave! after having about 6 hillebergs over the yrs. I use it mainly for cycle touring . / your videos have got better and better I like the ones with narration dialogue as they are much more informative and engaging. Thanks for all the work posting these !
@jasonbrooks4371
3 жыл бұрын
These videos help my sanity in lockdown times. Thank you.
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Me too mate. Take a look a Kraig Adam’s films. They are very relaxing 👍🏻
@interestingoutdoors8446
4 жыл бұрын
Great looking spot looks like you've become addicted to Hillebergs too. Nice looking spot. 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
it was a nice spot. you really can’t beat Hillebergs. I’m having a mid life crisis so instead of buying a motorcycle, I’m buying tents 😂
@WalkWithWallace
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you out with Joss. 👍🏻 That looked like a good place to pitch, proper stealthy like.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Robin 👍🏻
@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors
4 жыл бұрын
looks a good spot for a camp there mate, nice video too. we are up North Wales next weekend for a 2 nighter, hope the weather will be good, ATB Simon & Mark
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers boys, it was great to finally get back out. I hope the weather is kind to you. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@GazTheExplorer
4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back out Jiffy. Really nice drone shots and good choice of music. That Hilleberg tent looks stunning with good room inside👍 Thanks for sharing your trip with Joss. ATB Gaz.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gaz, great to finally be back out mate. The Niak is huge for one person and easy to pitch. Keep safe, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@SimonOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, good to see you out again. Epic intro
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon, it was great to finally get back out. I still need more practice with the drone but I'm glad you liked it. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@ThisismeLADY
4 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@stephengoodwin9150
4 жыл бұрын
Glad your finally back out where you enjoy to be and give so much back to followers of your channel stay safe
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephen, it was great to finally get back out. Keep safe, best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
@robwithdogoutdoors1438
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a cracking spot drove past it Friday on the way to the carnedau.Wish id stayed were you were my niak gave up the ghost about 11pm weather was horrendous not the niaks fault id pitched it really half arsed..im 2 pegs down and I think I've bent a couple of poles (cant remember if some of the poles were pre bent ? Bent now 🤔) seen joss's vids in the area..on my list now 😉
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a great little spot mate. Sorry to hear about your Niak, hopefully you’ll get it sorted again 👍🏻(the poles are slightly pre bent so that they curve over)
@StitchyBee
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see you back out Jiffy, and with a celeb too, great stuff. Cheryl.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cheryl, it was great to be back out. Best wishes Jiffy 👍🏻
@jossthomas123456
4 жыл бұрын
Great night and great company, thanks Jiffy, although you are a far bigger celebrity than I will ever be..I think you will be sponsored by Hilleberg soon enough😀
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, it was a great night and thank you for showing me around. I’m still waiting for the call from Petra Hilleberg 😂. Hopefully see you soon 👍🏻
@davidr4310
4 жыл бұрын
nice to see you back out 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you David, is was great to finally get back out. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@outdoorslifestyle2900
4 жыл бұрын
Wow that was a stunning vid, the views and shots from the drone were amazing ....the pilot was a bit dodgy though 😜. Great to see yous out and the weather certainly added to the enjoyment, oh and loved that pagen/Norwich style music 👌. Hope you're doing well Atb Steve
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve, it was great to finally get back out. I need some more practice with the drone because I haven’t had this one long. Take care mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@outdoorslifestyle2900
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman nah tbh mate you did very well as you could hear the wind slightly and you got smooth steady shots 👌. Brilliant! Which drone did you go for?
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
I went for the Mavic 2 Zoom because it stands a better chance of putting up with wind due to it’s weight. Not the lightest of things to carry though 👍🏻
@DaveOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent jiffy. Free at last buddy, good to see you and joss out after so many months of garden camping. Amazing little spot there.... Question, for breakfast, was the at packet from a company called tent meals? Hope you're well buddy. Meet up soon 👍👍 ATB Dave 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Dave Outdoors cheers mate. It was great to finally get back out. Yes, it was a tentmeals breakfast. I’ve never had one before so thought I’d give it a go. It was really nice and doesn’t need much water or time to prepare. I’ll definitely get some more of them 👍🏻
@DaveOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman thanks buddy, I have looked at them before, on your recommendation, I shall get a couple now. Have a good week buddy 👍👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
And you mate 👍🏻
@GazianoOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate, epic intro , beautiful scenery there, looks a nice area for a wild camp, enjoyed the video mate, take care ATB 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Gaziano Outdoors Cheers Gaz. It is a great spot and easy to get to. Great to be back out once again. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@CottonBud
4 жыл бұрын
Worth the wait it I hope Jiffy - a cracking spot up there on the escarpment with views over ‘Weathertop’ (as I like to call Dinas Bran) and in your palatial new tent as well. And by Jiffy standards, the rain was kind! Great to see you out again mate, can see the pleasure in your face. Hope you get plenty of opportunity to embrace the remainder of the year, with or without filming. 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rich, it was great to finally get back out. I wouldn't have cared if it had poured down the whole time. The tent is massive inside. I don't film all of my camps because, sometimes, I just want a relaxing break. I will try to get out as much as possible now though. Take care mate 👍🏻
@scotsnomad7395
3 жыл бұрын
Love this, have recently purchased the Niak, looking forward to getting it out there 👍 How do you pack yours in your kit ?
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
I pack the poles on the outside of my pack, in one of the side pockets. The tent can then be compacted down into the inside of my pack. A great relatively light tent 👍🏻
@simonlakin5067
4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you out again. Those Tentmeals are great aren’t they? Super stuff. 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Simon, it was great to finally get back out. I've never had one of those tent meals before but will definitely get some more, really nice and filling 👍🏻
@kieranmyers547
4 жыл бұрын
Alright dad, great edit on the vlogs I must say so myself. Good to see you having a few beers while you’re getting back to camping in the wild👍😉
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Kieran Myers Hiya Son! It was great to finally get back out. We didn’t go that far on this one but it was a nice spot 👍🏻😉
@AndrewBeavers
4 жыл бұрын
great to see you out again Jiffy & that looked a grand spot there how was the niak..some good drone footage there too they really do give another level to videos.tfs mate.Andy.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy. Great to finally get back out mate. The Niak is huge compared to the Akto. First time I’ve used the drone properly so still need some practise but you can get a decent view of the area from up there. Take care mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@tonycave7426
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. I have just bought a Niak as an upgrade to my previous Akto and it is good to see someone using it for real expeditions. Totally missed out on camping last summer due to travel restrictions and looking forward to getting out this coming summer,if we are allowed out
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great tent Tony. Fingers crossed we will be able to get out again soon 🤞🏻. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
@stealthandysteath1069
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one. Got an overnighter for claerddu borty. Next month. Can't wait mi friend. 😁🇬🇧👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy, it was great to be back out. I hope you have a good one 👍🏻
@stealthandysteath1069
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman never been up that part so looking for would too it. If it stays dry lol..
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
@@stealthandysteath1069 I've only been up there once and it was stunning. It rained most of the time but I still enjoyed it.
@stealthandysteath1069
4 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman that's all need to here 😀👍
@billyslittlebigadventurech9050
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jiffy. i nearly missed this one . I asked joss had you put out a vid of you and him. Hence the reason i'm here. That place is on my list to visit, especially the castle. Cheers Mate :-)
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Billy, it was great to finally get back out and this was a lovely spot 👍🏻
@anthonypayne1
4 жыл бұрын
Great intro and location. Nice to see you and Joss out again.Atb Anthony
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank Anthony, it was great to be back out once again. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@stevesdaysoff2759
4 жыл бұрын
Hello and nice to see you out. Good video and editing. That castle looked great. Pleased you liked my beer. Enjoyed watching. Thanks Elvis 👍
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve, your beer was lovely mate, just what we needed. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@0113mountainman
3 жыл бұрын
Niak looks good. What’s the weight? Cheers Steve
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
1.7kg 👍🏻
@paulb5140
4 жыл бұрын
Glad your finally back out mate, not to far from me that spot , hoping to do a overnighter in the peaks this week, drone shots at the beginning stunning
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul, it was great to be back out mate. A lovely spot with some great views. I hope you have a great night in the Peaks. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@mrglamper3668
4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you an Josh back out, stunning area, lovely coverage. I camped right by were you were talking last year, lovely view of castle an llan. ATB🙏
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, it is a lovely spot 👍🏻
@ScoutManSteve
4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you out again Jiffy, it seemed like ages for us Southerners, it must of felt like an eternity for you guys? Finally a little but of normality ay 😉 Thanks for sharing mate and speak soon, atvb Steve.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Scout Man Steve Cheers mate. It did seem like ages but we finally got there. It was great to get back out even though I’m still aching after doing nowt for over 4 months 😂. Keep safe mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@jasonlaverty76
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back out again and with some shinny new kit by the looks of things. Managed a brief walk up Moel Famau the other day, just to say hello to Wales again following the lock-down, but I have a week booked for a trip to the Lakes in August so really looking forward to that. Take care all.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jason. I've spent a small fortune during lockdown mate, it was great to finally get out and use some of it. I hope you have a great week up the lakes 👍🏻
@tregarrock4197
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are back out and about again, any chance of a review of the Niak? Just seen you have done one during lockdown Cheers.
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. I will do one on the Niak after I have used it a few more times. It’s a cracking tent though, easy to pitch and had loads of space, enough for two adults 😂
@XXCTPTT3
4 жыл бұрын
Was only up there yesterday looking for a spot to pitch next weekend. Just hope it’s not too busy! Stay safe
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
There was a couple of fellas not far from us and we had a chat with them. They were gone before us the next day. A great little spot 👍🏻
@HikingWithMartin
4 жыл бұрын
hahahah of course it rained, great video looked really peaceful, i actually enjoy the rain though, relaxing as long as you arent walking in it for 3 hours lol
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
I don't mind the rain either Martin. It was nice and chilled. Great to be back out 👍🏻
@peterpohan3850
3 жыл бұрын
how many hilleberg tents you have???
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
4, it’s an addiction 😂
@peterpohan3850
3 жыл бұрын
@@WildCampingWelshman Tell me about it. I have a soulo and planing to buy a enan, but they are sold out at the moment.
@stevec-b6214
3 жыл бұрын
rule one - absolutely NOTHING can happen until a brew is completed. although i prefer tea, the 3in1 coffee sachets have now taken over, unless you know of the tea equivalent that actually tastes like tea.....
@WildCampingWelshman
3 жыл бұрын
Tried some instant tea once and it was awful. Never again 👍🏻🏴
@BorderRambler
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back out Jiffy , finally you get back out and enjoy the hills and the rain cant have been too much lol Is that a new tent ? TFS atb Dave
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
It was great to finally be back out Dave. The rain wasn't an issue at all mate. I've had the tent since February but this is the first time I've been "out out" in it. I hope you're well, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@chrisstratton4220
4 жыл бұрын
Love the vid! How do you rate the Jetboil? The one I had I managed to melt the black plastic surround just above the gas canister...
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris. It’s not a jetboil mate, it’s an MSR Windburner. I had a Jetboil, it failed after a few months and was affected by wind so I went for this one instead, the quality seems better and MSR have a reputation for good customer service 👍🏻
@aledzack82
4 жыл бұрын
How Robust do you find the Niak? Debating this or an Enan for 3 season use 👍🏻
@WildCampingWelshman
4 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues with it and it's been out in some pretty brisk winds. The poles are 9mm (same as the Red Label tents) and are strong. As long as it is pegged down well, it will put up with some decent winds. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
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