The way you anchored the stakes with more stakes was genius!
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes it is a goodie. 👍🏼
@TOMHEANEY100
3 жыл бұрын
Having the appropriate guy line ready to clip to hip belt of pack - very smart to have it secured before its even out of the bag! Calling the wind a thief! I cannot support this claim enough! I would consider myself a very experienced wild camper and don't like to admit to this one! But how about the wind STEALING my £400 RAB Sleeping bag! Only had the door open a fraction and by back turned for a second and it was GONE! Was making a video as you do, and concentrating on that!! Searched for 45 mins at night but no sign of it! Slept in 2 degrees centigrade to morning (no sleep actually). Went on the hunt for it again and found it over a mile from where I had camped. No damage at all so very lucky. This is great advice from Barry, I hope it doesn't happen to anyone else. I am very careful with my gear and have seen a number of extremely random things all happen at once when camping in harsh conditions so you need a plan A, B, and C.
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Oh WOW!!! That’s a rather expensive learning lesson. Glad you eventually found it though. I had some gloves and hat that were well inside my pack that the wind somehow reached in and stole! Funny thing was I was very aware of them blowing away so had them well inside my pack. It obviously made zero difference. The wind certainly has no friends! :( If it’s not tied down, it’s open sport for the wind to grab.
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there team. Wild Camping in wild windy weather isn’t fun. However, when you have to, it’s good to know exactly what to do. Hope you enjoy this video. Feel free to subscribe too. Much appreciated. ⛺️💨👍🏼
@scottconlon5124
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@AndyWardle
3 жыл бұрын
Every camp I go on it’s blowing a gale. I always however tighten the guylines as tight as I dare. I’ve got the soulo and when they are as tight as can be that tent can take virtually any wind. No problem. I’d probably bail out at 80 mph. Nice video. Good channel. Subbed. 👍
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes I really like my Soulo. You feel very safe in it for sure. Thanks for you sub and thumbs up. 👍🏼
@OutdoorsWithCWest
3 жыл бұрын
ahhh i remember the controversy over this hilleburg in the wind. Great video mate . I've subscribed
@barrywatson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated. 👍🏼
@frfvipcom3994
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@scottconlon5124
2 жыл бұрын
Lol strong winds are not my friend lol but the enime and thief❤️I will ALWAYS remember 👍
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you’re right! Camping in the wind is fiddly to put up and very noisy at night. It’s still good though to know how to put a tent up though, just in case you’re caught in these types of conditions. All the best. ⛺️💨😀
@muhammadafdal6117
3 жыл бұрын
I once faced a heavy rainstorm with strong wind, Placing a flysheet is VERY IMPORTANT as it will prevent the rain from getting into the tent and channel the wind pressure instead of pressing against it. This will reduce the noise also... so it kinda works like a sail.
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks for your idea. Happy camping. :)
@christopheradrien4643
Жыл бұрын
I've almost exclusively used just tarpaulin sheets
@seankelly1749
Жыл бұрын
Some legit tips here. I never thought about securing my tent to my backpack. Maybe I have in the past during a situation but as I'm preparing for my Scottish Highlands camp it's something I've overlooked thus far. Great wee video mate.
@seankelly1749
Жыл бұрын
Also, exit strategy is a good one. It's something I'm always concious of but too many people fail to create detailed contigency plans and in the end have a bad time, or at worse, need rescued.
@wildmountainman1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed my vid. I hope you have a great upcoming trip and don’t get blown away! 😂⛺️😂
@seankelly1749
Жыл бұрын
@@wildmountainman1 Are you Kiwi? I did my first camp/backpack in NZ, just overnighters and weekends on a WHV. Got sick of the weather, went to Oz for 7 years, hammock camped and bivvy baged the great diving range. Basically, beautiful places, I shall return :)
@wildmountainman1
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Sean I’m a Kiwi. I love living here, especially in the South Island. The hills and mountains are at your doorstep. 😁
@seankelly1749
Жыл бұрын
@@wildmountainman1 New Zealand, the new and improved Britain. New Zealand instilled within me a love for caves, mountains, coastal walks, Brazilian woman and so much more. Mt. Cook also showed me 'God', that was the first mountain trek I did that made me question if we belong here :') If the wages were decent I'd have stayed there, no questions, but the low wages killed me as a potential immigrant 😢 Sad days, but such a good opportunity
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
Good job, Barry.
@barrywatson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Your new tent would have been at home up there too. 👍🏼
@Rdeboer
3 жыл бұрын
I always take at least one Outwell Tarzan rock peg with me on any camping trip. It's basically a nine-inch nail with a cross bar welded onto it, and in windy conditions it's my anchor peg that goes deep into the ground and makes sure that strong winds cant rip the tent away before the other stakes are hammered in. I bring four Tarzans on hill camps or anywhere where strong winds are anticipated and they've never budged an inch, but I can't imagine they'd be of any use in snow, sand or loose mud (unless they're driven through to firmer ground).
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea Ross! They look as if you’d be strong pegs that’ll anchor your tent against anything. Thanks for letting me know.
@spdrimssheng196
2 жыл бұрын
New SUBCRIBER from Philippines
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁⛺️👍🏼
@tessa4883
3 жыл бұрын
I love the footage from about 4.20 of you about to go to sleep in that madly flapping tent. Great video. Thanks.
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was a wild night for sure! And no I didn't get much sleep. Had a great night despite that though. It was a good test for me and my tent. :)
@NotASheep100
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very good. Will be watching these videos over and over in preparation for wild Scotland weather. Thanks.
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Rich. I’m glad you find them helpful. Please reach out to me if you have any other questions. Have fun out there.
@nicolasearle5307
2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@adityarizki6683
3 жыл бұрын
good tips...thankyou
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. ⛺️💨👍🏼
@rajgill7576
2 жыл бұрын
We had some strong gusts camping on the beach the other night. Had to triple stake each corner and leave the rainfly off but managed to pull it off !
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
Good job, Raj. Yeah I like the the option to double or triple peg your tent if strong wind is expected. Although a heavy rock on a single leg, if available, works really well to. All the best.
@rajgill7576
2 жыл бұрын
@@wildmountainman1 we ended up being able to use some dense firewood in the 2 windward sides of the tent. Going back on Monday but I've got a new tent setup from Kelty now. Old 6 person tent was just too much for 2 people
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
@@rajgill7576 wow! A 6-person tent sounds spacious but also heavy lol. So what exact tent did you replace it with? The Kelly Far Out 2?
@rajgill7576
2 жыл бұрын
@@wildmountainman1 they had a nice bundle I think called the Kelty discovery 2 bundle came with 2 camp mats, 2 sleeping bags and a tent that all seem well built. Was around $225 so also a good deal
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
@@rajgill7576 wow! That’s an amazing deal. Let’s hope the tent gives you lots of fond memories. Enjoy, 😀
@lorenzisenyoutube5623
3 жыл бұрын
Geniooo
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. ⛺️💨😬
@stuartniven1220
3 жыл бұрын
Some very good tips. They seem obvious now having watch the video - Thanks !
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Glad you liked the video and found it helpful. 😀
@spookytrigger
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video well explained. Also loved the dramatic music :) Subbed.
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Glad you liked it and found it helpful. ⛺️💨👍🏼
@RosserRuns
3 жыл бұрын
I Just found and subbed. I look forward to supporting your content..
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Much appreciated. 👍🏼
@TheHikingChick1
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hiking Chick. Have loads of fun out there! ⛺️💨👍🏼
@happycampers-fukushima3624
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing ideas it’s very informative...we do love to camp as well....
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Great! I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. 😀
@AndrewParkOutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
I might be wrong but aren't the pegs the wrong way round? So the V section should be towards the tent to create more pulling resistance against the soil and the guy loop is less likely to fray as it lies on the curved edge of the peg? Atb Andrew
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Thanks for your comment. Interesting question. I’ve had discussions about the same things with my friends. When you look at the peg, you can see that it’s designed with shallow grooves on one side, meaning that the guy line should be resting against this and not on the more pointed side. However, I have also felt the same way as you, that there’s more surface area (and therefore resistance) if the double sided part of the peg is toward the tent. I’ve used both ways and have found either way to be effective. Remember also, that resistance is also created on the back side of the peg as well so that the peg can’t pivot toward the tent. If in doubt, I add a rock or double peg it. All the best. 👍🏼
@abigailmacdonald9351
Жыл бұрын
Random question ....do you know where I may get hands on a hilleberg Tarra?? My partner is wanting one based on videos and they must be like rocking horse 💩.cheers
@wildmountainman1
Жыл бұрын
Hey there. Sorry I don’t know where you could get one from, other than from a local store, direct from Hille or from the Hilleberg Owners FB group.
@Wanderwithvickers
3 жыл бұрын
Really great video, well made and very informative. subbed :) would you camp at 750m asl with 30mph gusts and a snapped pole, repaired with gorilla tape. The tent is a vango soul 300 - £50 -70. we ditched on the camp, were we right?
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Thanks, glad you liked my video. Soundes like you had one wild night! I think there’s always a fine line between being courageous and being stupid. On this occasion you made the right choice in abandoning ship, regardless if the cheap tent could have stood the test. It’s better to err on the side of safety, and get out when you want to, rather than when you have to. Happy WILD camping. ⛺️💨👍🏼
@Wanderwithvickers
3 жыл бұрын
@@wildmountainman1 it was just what I was looking for. Some more info on pegs would be my only addition. Ah thank you for your reply, I can feel a bit more confident we did the right thing then. Thanks for the info. Planning the next one now, hopefully we'll have more luck☺️
@wildmountainman1
3 жыл бұрын
Ok, cool. Great to see you’re getting set for your next adventure. In my video, ‘How to pitch your tent like a pro’, I cover different ways to peg and secure your tent. I have also heard various people talk about delta pegs being very good. I’ve never used them, however you might like to check them out. ⛺️👍🏼
@gledegaardred2194
2 жыл бұрын
What is the highest windspeed you've camped in?
@wildmountainman1
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Around 80-90km gusts in totally unsheltered areas.
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