Ascend Mountains
Ascend Mountains
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Helvellyn in the S̷n̷o̷w̷
I headed back up Helvellyn today hoping to catch a little snow and maybe get the crampons out - it wasn't meant to be so instead I just got hammered by rain and hail for a couple of hours!
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Climbing the CMD Arête [Ben Nevis]
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Today I climbed the CMD Arête to summit Ben Nevis, and it's an absolute favourite route of mine. We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainmed_uk mountainmed_uk
Solo Hiking to Wolfhole Crag [Trough of Bowland to Wolfhole Crag]
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Today I'm climbing Wolfhole Crag, a "lonely and seldom-visited hill in the Forest of Bowland". Let's go take a look! Want to try this route? ascendmountains.com/vlog-solo-hiking-to-wolfhole-crag/ Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainmed_uk mountainmed_uk
Hiking Across the Moors to Fair Snape Fell
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Today I'm climbing Fair Snape Fell, but it's across a peat moorland! The weather was good but the ground and navigation were poor. Let's go! Want to try this route? ascendmountains.com/vlog-fair-snape-fell-hiking-across-the-moors/ Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainmed_...
Hiking Through A Rain Storm [The Pennine Way to Cross Fell]
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Today I'm climbing Cross Fell, but there's a rain storm! I headed out from Dufton along the Pennine Way for a longer and wetter hike than usual! Want to try this route? ascendmountains.com/vlog-cross-fell-hiking-through-a-rainstorm/ Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainme...
Hiking in the Heatwave! [Great Gable to Kirk Fell]
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Today I'm climbing Great Gable, but there's a heatwave! So we're talking about keeping safe in the heat, with some fantastic views - and even a view over to the Isle of Man! Want to try this route? out.ac/ICRJNP Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainmed_uk mo...
Hiking From Bad Step to Bowfell
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Today I'm climbing Bowfell via the Crinkle Crags. A fun route involving a little scramble. Plus there was a lot of cute animals out today! Want to try this route? ascendmountains.com/vlog-crinkle-crags-bad-step-bowfell/ Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainmed_uk instagra...
Staying safe while Solo Hiking
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Today I went out for a hike, but with awful weather and after getting soaking wet I decided I just wasn't feeling it today. So I talked a little about staying safe whilst solo hiking, on my way back down to civilisation! Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountain Medic MountainMedic.co.uk/ mountainmed_uk instagr...
Climbing Mountains in the Rain [Helvellyn to Dollywaggon Pike]
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Today I'm climbing Helvellyn via Lower Man to try and bag all of the mountain tops on the Helvellyn range. So we're heading from Lower Man all due south to Dollywaggon Pike - through the rain and clouds! Want to try this route? ascendmountains.com/vlog-climbing-helvelyn-in-the-rain/ Follow Me! AMountainBlog AMountainBlog AscendMountains.com/ We're supported by Mountai...
Climbing Mountains and Getting Lost in the Woods [Skiddaw and Little Man]
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Climbing Mountains and Getting Lost in the Woods [Skiddaw and Little Man]
Sharp Edge Scramble [Sharp Edge to Blencathra Summit]
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Sharp Edge Scramble [Sharp Edge to Blencathra Summit]
RevolutionRace Explor/Nomad 30L Backpack Review
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RevolutionRace Explor/Nomad 30L Backpack Review
Climbing Big Rocks [Ill Crag to Great End]
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Climbing Big Rocks [Ill Crag to Great End]
Crib Goch in Gale Force Wind [Crib Goch to Snowdon]
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Crib Goch in Gale Force Wind [Crib Goch to Snowdon]
Lost In The Fog Climbing Mountains [Tryfan to Glyder Fawr]
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Lost In The Fog Climbing Mountains [Tryfan to Glyder Fawr]
5.11 Rush 24 2.0 Backpack Review [6 Months Later]
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5.11 Rush 24 2.0 Backpack Review [6 Months Later]
Climbing Tricky Scree Walls [Lord's Rake to Sca Fell]
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Climbing Tricky Scree Walls [Lord's Rake to Sca Fell]
England's Highest Mountain; Lost in the Clouds [Climbing Scafell Pike]
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England's Highest Mountain; Lost in the Clouds [Climbing Scafell Pike]
Narrow Ridge Ascent [Striding Edge to Helvellyn]
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Narrow Ridge Ascent [Striding Edge to Helvellyn]

Комментарии

  • @ThatCleanMT
    @ThatCleanMT 21 день назад

    I love this backpack but absolutely hate the laptop compartment. It’s such a stupid location for it and not at all convenient to get to when your bag is filled.

  • @MethodOverRide
    @MethodOverRide Месяц назад

    Thank you for the straightforward and helpful review!

  • @simon_1987
    @simon_1987 Месяц назад

    Its not a challenge

  • @crack_squirrels
    @crack_squirrels Месяц назад

    Where did you get the matching bottle pouches?

  • @GazianoOutdoors
    @GazianoOutdoors 3 месяца назад

    Nice pack, good overview 👍atb

  • @noaroos294
    @noaroos294 4 месяца назад

    Do You know if the 5.11 Rush 24 is qualified as cabinluggage for international flights? Thanks for the video

  • @nosurname9652
    @nosurname9652 4 месяца назад

    Thanks, vid is useful for me.

  • @dylanshackelton845
    @dylanshackelton845 5 месяцев назад

    This is one of the better reviews I've seen. The only thing I would add is to keep in mind this is a tactical bag made by a company that caters to military and first responders. While it can be used for whatever you choose to use it for. Just remember that they didn't have going to the office or hiking in mind while they designed it, they had going to combat deployments and responding to emergencies in mind. I thought you were on point, but I've seen a lot of reviews where people complain about things that serve important functions in a tactical environment. I actually heard one person complain that it had too much organization.

    • @3.142-x3b
      @3.142-x3b 3 месяца назад

      The problem I have with "too much organisation" is that all equivalent bags of this type tend to have two large compartments and all sorts of integrated pouches which (for my purposes) nullifies the purpose of molle. Whilst the bag itself won't be coming on the lifeboat (but will be on the building site) I would prefer to have a pouch I can transfer into my dry suit, admin I can transfer to a holdall, etc. However, it seems the "plain", but full molle, seem to be more expensive than the "integral".

  • @nickriggs8037
    @nickriggs8037 5 месяцев назад

    Telling people that they don’t need much kit in Summer is irresponsible. Weather can quickly change all year round in the Lakes. I’m sure MR are fed up of people heading up mountains in shorts, t shirts and trainers without contingency clothing and equipment. Often without even a drink. You shouldn’t be making videos like this.

    • @victor.4488
      @victor.4488 4 месяца назад

      😂😂😂😂someone got offended

    • @erica5624
      @erica5624 4 месяца назад

      @@victor.4488not really what they’re saying is true😅

    • @K_j_M
      @K_j_M 2 месяца назад

      ​@@victor.4488there's too many deaths on striding edge to be telling people it's easy and you don't need any gear... OP is right. It might be easy to an experienced walker/a rambler but, it's not an 'easy' route in reality, and it takes lives

  • @marcinwinny9639
    @marcinwinny9639 6 месяцев назад

    Hello! Would it be ok for me if I am 194 cm tall?

  • @N8_Lee
    @N8_Lee 6 месяцев назад

    One suggestion that one might add is; acquiring a couple M.R.E.'s [Meal Ready to Eat]. Then breaking it down from its main component package. Done right. You've got potentially 5000 calories in one side pocket. Without taking up to much real estate from other inside main compartments. Plus a book of matches. You in there for a minute 😂

  • @HisTopSoldier
    @HisTopSoldier 7 месяцев назад

    Not sure if the voice sounds like a lesbian or a highly feminine man.

  • @DarkFire515
    @DarkFire515 7 месяцев назад

    I've had a 1.0 version of the Rush 24 for about 5 years. Love that pack. It simply refuses to die no matter how much wear & tear it gets from being dragged around every day.

  • @Low-effort-individual
    @Low-effort-individual 8 месяцев назад

    Ordered this bag for a holiday overseas hopefully it will work well

  • @tomeksaks527
    @tomeksaks527 9 месяцев назад

    Next month flying over to Asia, so gona travel Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos at least 3 months. Most of journey we gona ttavel by scooter me and my wide, so need something not so big. Have alredy Alp Trainer 25ltr , all clothes which take to Asia are fit to this 25ltr, but i would have sonething little bigger than 25ltr so what you guys think about this RVRC 30 ltr? No electronics stuff, just clothes , and another thing i would also have the backpack which fits as a cabin bag to avoid extra cost in airlines..

  • @48plaster
    @48plaster 9 месяцев назад

    I purchased one of theses a few months ago and its been brilliant. Good, straightforward and informative video.

  • @aresmaximus1
    @aresmaximus1 9 месяцев назад

    The zipper doesn't go down all the way it's the best remember you might need to put the backpack on the wet floor ....so that's alright with me

  • @SavageVoyageur
    @SavageVoyageur 9 месяцев назад

    Yes it is a bit heavy but with all the organizing pockets it has you don’t need stuff sacks. It is a rugged pack that will get you through your mission, whatever it is.

  • @vikingprepper9847
    @vikingprepper9847 9 месяцев назад

    HAVE THE 72 JUST ORDERD THIS ONE FOR DAY TRIPS👍

  • @germangarciafernandez
    @germangarciafernandez 9 месяцев назад

    Hi, good video. If you don't know yet, the number 12, 24, and 72 corresponds to the number of hours the bag is designed to support. Regards.

  • @DonnieRayyy
    @DonnieRayyy 10 месяцев назад

    Can you please tell me where i can find the pouches you used for your water bottles?

  • @marxthe.2651
    @marxthe.2651 Год назад

    does it have a laptop compartment? it says it should have that on their website, but I havent seen any videos or pictures showing it.

    • @tozil
      @tozil 6 месяцев назад

      if you havent bought it yet, "almost" is the answer. it does have a seperator (like a pocket youd have the bladder in), and it does have a seperate access from the side aswell. and no real padding

    • @marxthe.2651
      @marxthe.2651 6 месяцев назад

      @@tozil Thanks, I did buy it and I love it. The side pocket for the laptop makes it so convenient for security at the airport, because you can just slide it out and in the bag again without having to unpack anything! :)

    • @mauriciofrison1848
      @mauriciofrison1848 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@marxthe.2651hi i'm planning to buy one for travel as a carry on, you recommend now?

  • @user-cx9cj8wf3h
    @user-cx9cj8wf3h Год назад

    I like this better than my Patagonia Black Hole MCL thats $200.... this is $135!!!

  • @frostbitepokin9520
    @frostbitepokin9520 Год назад

    Hey do you think this bag is able to fit 3 set of clothes and a pair of shoes?

  • @CaptainCumingbums
    @CaptainCumingbums Год назад

    have you used this in wet conditions? rain and snow? how does it fair?

  • @floatingtangerine
    @floatingtangerine Год назад

    every now and again, i hear east yorkshire in your accent. Hull. Have you lived in some different places? Where are you from? love the video

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      I've lived everywhere from Preston to Cardiff and from Middlesbrough to Flitwick - but I've never lived in East Yorkshire and I've never lived any closer to Hull than York!

    • @floatingtangerine
      @floatingtangerine Год назад

      ahhhh... then it's middlesborough, because that accent has many similar sounds and shapes to the hull accent.@@AscendMountains

  • @davidoftheforest
    @davidoftheforest Год назад

    ordering this for my gf. She's tiny so this is gonna look like a 75L pack on her lol

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Yeah it's definitely a chunky pack; some of my others are skinnier and taller than this one, so might look a little different on a shorter frame - but I find this one is a great hard wearing middle of the ground pack! Let me know if she likes the pack or if you settle on something different

    • @davidoftheforest
      @davidoftheforest Год назад

      @@AscendMountains she loves it

  • @worldtoday9244
    @worldtoday9244 Год назад

    Hi, we're did u get pouches for the bag. Kind regards John

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      They're from Amazon, the brand is "Triwonder" and they're available in a few colors. I found the green matched well enough for me although it's not a perfect match.

  • @campbellcaraher1008
    @campbellcaraher1008 Год назад

    Where did you get the water bottle pouches and extra straps from ?

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      They're from Amazon, the brand is "Triwonder" and they're available in a few colors. The straps are from 5.11 themselves and are called the "Rush Tier System"

  • @GerardoPandolfi
    @GerardoPandolfi Год назад

    Hi, have a laptop space? Thanks

  • @andrew2272kag
    @andrew2272kag Год назад

    Really helpful video thanks, been looking at a few options for a replacement bike commute bag.

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Did you settle on getting one of these in the end of did you try something else? Would love to hear feedback on what you ended up getting.

  • @TheWilderness333
    @TheWilderness333 Год назад

    Great video. How do you feel about the fact that there isn’t a waist strap? Does that make hiking harder?

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Depends entirely on the amount of weight you're carrying. For a day hike where I'm solo, it's not a problem at all. For longer hikes, wild camps, or if you're carrying rescue gear then you'll probably want a waist strap. This pack does have a fitting point for one though, so you can add one if you feel it's needed. I don't currently run one on this pack and find it's not a problem. The straps are also wider and more padded than a lot of other packs which does help a little.

  • @HaraldKasbauer
    @HaraldKasbauer Год назад

    Hi! The water bladders tube goes into the right hand shoulder strap, coming thru a small opening on the inside. That is also, where the mouth piece goes and is gonna be hidden from the elements, guarded by a zipper.

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Heya, I still prefer to route it through the top like I mentioned - but I'm in the UK so guarding my water pipe from the elements is not a concern that I have - it just doesn't get that cold here.

  • @aaronkapelus9417
    @aaronkapelus9417 Год назад

    I'm only 2 minutes into the video and I can already tell it's a solid reviewer. Great job! Maybe it's the accent.

  • @andreixperience
    @andreixperience Год назад

    Thank you so much for the review , I was rly considering buying this backpack. Very useful .

  • @stealthandysteath1069
    @stealthandysteath1069 Год назад

    Hello, nice one, very useful an as you say great to use 👍😃🇬🇧

  • @Wistbacka
    @Wistbacka Год назад

    Great overview. Could you please make a video about the extra pouches and straps you are using. Those looked great and practical. I am looking for good molle pouches and most I find are just too bulky or poorly made.

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      The pouches I'm using are just some cheap ones from Amazon - from a brand called "Triwonder" they're not a perfect match for the green but they're close enough for me. The straps are from 5.11 themselves and they call them the "5.11 Rush Tier System"

    • @Wistbacka
      @Wistbacka Год назад

      @@AscendMountains thank you! 🙏

  • @Wistbacka
    @Wistbacka Год назад

    I bought the v1 back in 2011. Strap broke yesterday (RIP). Been my EDC almost every day for almost 12 years. Hikes, office commute, grocery runs, carry-on for holiday trips, you name it. Best backpack you can wish for. The only gripe I ever had was the paracord used to open the zip-locks, and I am kinda disappointed they stayed with that design for v2.0. But why I can't go away from the Rush series is the incredible internal organization capabilities. Without looking, I know what I have where in the pack. Whenever I pickup a "normal" backpack in a store I get very disappointed with the lack of organization.

    • @davidoftheforest
      @davidoftheforest Год назад

      hockey tape over the paracord to make rigid zipper pulls

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Sounds like you got your money's worth though! Mine's still going strong and it's still one of my preferred packs

    • @Wistbacka
      @Wistbacka Год назад

      @@davidoftheforest that's a good suggestion. But for me the issue was not that they were soft, but that they wore down and broke (like any cord will eventually). So I wonder why they simply didn't just upgrade to normal plastic or metallic zipper pulls

    • @tobiasander2741
      @tobiasander2741 2 месяца назад

      @@Wistbacka Happened to me to, but I found it was quite easy (a few minutes) to replace the cord and as a bonus I could change the color of the cord.

    • @Wistbacka
      @Wistbacka 2 месяца назад

      @@tobiasander2741 Nice! It was not the cords that was the issue; for me the entire shoulder strap snapped. The paracord-thingies was just a minor in convenience. My gen 2 backpack has now been with me since this original comment. Love it

  • @nomadman9940
    @nomadman9940 Год назад

    I've ordered it too and now watching ur vdo for some modifications...Thanx for ur review on this bag .

  • @camaroguy84
    @camaroguy84 Год назад

    Perfect review, honest and none of the fluff! 5.11 should compensate you for this review 😂

  • @efcefc-gu5dg
    @efcefc-gu5dg Год назад

    Cool video! I'm going up tomorrow with some friends but we've only ever done snowdon and we are complete amateurs. Do we need the ski sticks? We don't have any and with it being snow covered I'm guessing it's a must?

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      When there's just a tiny bit of snow like this, the hiking poles can help you avoid slipping since it gives you another point of contact with the ground so you can shift your weight if you slip. Not essential, but just a nice to have. An alternative is micro-spikes on your boots - but when there's as little snow as I had here (really patchy) microspikes are a pain because they're not great on bare rock. If you're getting a lot of snow though, then proper crampons become essential.

  • @andrewblakeley2665
    @andrewblakeley2665 Год назад

    I've just come back from Madeira yesterday and have been waiting for full on winter conditions to arrive in the Lakes. I have noticed the snow is coming in Saturday night above 500 meters, snowing all day Sunday.. Monday is looking perfect for crampons and ice axe action.

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Yeah we're not quite there yet; some days the higher fells have a nice covering and then on other days it's like I had in this hike - just big patches! Very excited for the snow to arrive properly so I can break the crampons out!

  • @EmilyJohnson8345
    @EmilyJohnson8345 Год назад

    Are you a mountaineer ?

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      That's a vague term. But - I climb mountains; an awful lot of them in the UK where I live and occasionally abroad. I'm also a rock climber, but mainly sport climbing. I'm also trained in related aspects like outdoor first aid and rescue techniques. But I think the term mountaineer is very broad term since it could cover a very wide range of people so it's not necessarily helpful.

  • @freedomsweden
    @freedomsweden Год назад

    Thanks for the review! This looks like a nice backpack, it surprises me there are only 2 reviews on RUclips.. Did you try the long side laptop compartment? I wonder if there is a "false bottom" for the laptop not to hit the concrete when the bag is placed on the ground. Thanks again and all the best ✨

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      I'm usually carrying these packs on hikes so I'm much more likely to use that compartment for a water bladder - or quite often I use it for my map since I'll be primarily using the GPS but it's always handy to have a map available. Using the side zip makes getting in to the compartment much easier - but it's not padded for the most part, other than the light padding on the back. So I'd not really consider it a laptop compartment at all - although it would fit one.

    • @freedomsweden
      @freedomsweden Год назад

      @@AscendMountains Ok, thanks a lot for the reply!

  • @lizdawson5734
    @lizdawson5734 Год назад

    Hi, do you have a gpx file for this route please?

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Heya, Each vlog has the route in the description For this one, if you check out the blog page here and scroll to the bottom you can see the route, click “Learn More” and then “GPX” to download the route! ascendmountains.com/vlog-climbing-helvelyn-in-the-rain/

  • @DavidRoyse
    @DavidRoyse Год назад

    Great review - thank you! Could you elaborate a little on how/what compression straps you use to tie down the water bottle holders? It's one of the best ways I've seen of still carrying holders but without having them swing around but can't quite work out how you've managed it! Thanks!

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Hi! The straps are made by 5.11 themselves and can be bought separately They call them them the “5.11 Tier System” and clip to the molle nearly - then I just tighten or release as needed!

  • @TheMackemMountaineer
    @TheMackemMountaineer Год назад

    Good video thank you :) doing lords rake Sunday so good to see what I'm in for haha

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      Lord’s Rake is a great route for a little extra challenge at the end! Maybe a little challenging when there’s ice and snow but at the moment it’s just a fun scramble!

  • @StegOo
    @StegOo Год назад

    quick and on point vid - really like that - no fuss around 👍

  • @paulbenson5670
    @paulbenson5670 Год назад

    Where did you get those orange dry bags you load into that pack?

    • @AscendMountains
      @AscendMountains Год назад

      They’re from Trespass, very heavy duty, for lighter trips I use Sea to Summit eVac bags

  • @bigblueocean
    @bigblueocean Год назад

    This was really good. Looked quite scary at times though!