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Scott Thompson
Добавлен 11 янв 2012
Just a regular bloke into hiking and wildcamping. Following a heart attack in 2021 and then diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2022. Videos to follow my adventures. Trying to get fitter and healthier while exploring the hills and mountains of the UK. Occasional kit reviews and just general vlogging.
West Highland Way Day 3 02/10/2024 And my encounter with the Beast of Loch Lomond
Video of my day 3 of the West Highland Way in October 2024. Including the scary unknown noise in the forest beside Loch Lomond. It followed me for quite some time. Sasquach is alive in Scotland. #whw #westhighlandway #hiking #trekking #greatoutdoors
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Fjallraven Polar 2025 Entry Challenges
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So I decided to apply to participate in the #Fjallravenpolar2025 This involves submitting an application form and then undertaking 3 challenges which are producing Instagram posts (videos) which meet the challenges. This event has been going for many years now and is an opportunity for 20 people from all over the world to experience a 300km dog-sled trek through Northern Sweden into Northern No...
Day 2 of my West Highland Way hike 01/10/2024. Drymen to Rowardennan.
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Day 2 of this year's hike of the West Highland Way. The weather was perfect all day. I thoroughly enjoyed this section. I talk a bit about how it compares to and how it differs from the #fjällräven classic in Sweden.
Day 1 of my 2024 West Highland way 30/09/2024
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Day 1 of my 2024 West Highland Way hike. Milngavie to Drymen. I did this over 7 days from 30/09/24 - 06/10/2024
First look at the Vango F10 Nexus 2
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First look at the Vango F10 Nexus 2. pitched in the garden. some striking similarities with the Wild Country Helm 2. is it as good? time will tell. there are some things I think are better, some I think Vango have gotten a bit wrong, but then, I think that about every tent I look at. #tent #camping #gearreview #outdoors #tentreview #wildcampinggear #wildcamping #campinggear
First pitch of the @WechselTents pioneer 2. Side entry tunnel tent.
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quick pitch of the @WechselTents PIONEER 2. Just checking everything is there as it should be. looking to get out next weekend in it hopefully. if I can, then I'll do a more detailed look and review. #tent #tentreview #wechsel #pioneer2 #camping #campinggear #campinggearreview #gearreview #tent
My new favourite outdoor store.
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a look around my new favourite outdoor store. Outdoor XL in Rotterdam. if you find yourself in the Netherlands, this place is definitely worth stopping by. it's huge and with a massive selection of pretty much everything. brands like @Fjallraveninternational @arcteryx Rab, @HaglofsAB @msr @ExpedLLC @SeatoSummitGear @DeuterTV @ospreypacks @MeindlBootsUK @mammut @HillebergTentmaker @W...
Hilleberg Nallo 2 first camp and Vern1 shenanigans.
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video of my first camp out in the @HillebergTentmaker Nallo 2. really nice camp in the lake district with my son in his wild country Helm1, with nice weather for once and a cracking sunset. I think this was my first camp for about 6 months where the weather was really good and we were treated to a stunning sunset. I got to try out the Nallo in leisurely fashion. I also discuss my take on this ...
First pitch Hilleberg Nallo 2.
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First time pitching the Hilleberg Nallo 2 Red Label in Sand colour. I own a Nordisk Halland 2 LW which is basically an identical tent but it has to be said is nowhere near as strong as the Nallo. it is almost 1kg lighter though. however, the additional strength of the Nallo is what has drawn me to it. so this is my first look at it and some discussion on the specific weights and a few other bit...
The comparison that wasn't. Hilleberg Soulo & Nortent Vern1
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Last weeks camp in the Nortent Vern1 and my son in the Hilleberg Soulo in North Yorkshire. not the conditions I wanted for a proper comparison but still a good camp. as mentioned in the video, some other great channels to check out... @GrizzlyGaz @MarkOutdoors_ @Fellmandave1 @AndrewParkOutdoors @SoloSarahBX @BrokenVikingOutdoors kit used. @NORTENT Vern1 @HillebergTentmaker Soulo red label @Ther...
Nortent Vern1 2024 pole sleeve issue....
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in a previous video I'm briefly mentioned an issue I had when pitching the 2024 Nortent Vern1. I just wanted to post a bit more of an explanation after I had an opportunity to speak with Nortent about this. I made some suggestions and I have to say Nortent we're very receptive to the feedback, so a big thumbs up to them for being willing to engage. #Nortent #nortentvern1 #vern1 #tent #camping #...
Nortent Vern1 (2024) First night out, on an Iron-age Hill-Fort in Northumberland
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First night out in the new @NORTENT Vern1 (2024). Camping on an iron-age hill-fort in Northumberland. Camped with @MarkOutdoors_ who was giving a trial run to the Nordisk Halland 2 lw. He'll be posting a review of that tunnel tent soon. Conditions were perfect for a wild camp but not conditions to challenge the vern1. other equipment used... Quintcraft Footprint Thermarest Neoair Xlite OEX Ev...
Nortent Vern1, Hilleberg Soulo comparison.
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A side by side comparison of the 2024 Nortent Vern1 alongside the Hilleberg Soulo Red Label. lots of folk saying the Vern1 is a competitor to the Soulo. it very well could be. I just wanted to do a quick comparison to show some of the similarities and differences. I'll be getting out this coming weekend in the Vern for a proper road test. my personal view is that it could absolutely be a compet...
It's arrived. the new Nortent Vern 1.
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It's arrived. the new Nortent Vern 1.
As soon as you said you didn't know if he was a troll, I knew he was a troll.
Hi i like your video, i live in Colorado for mine about a year ago, love it best techy ive had for sure, spent about 30 night s out in it so far
You're 100% right there's no perfect tent. Great information thank you
Thx for sharing your adventure.
Thank you for watching 👍
Terrific looking tent! Do you think it's long enough for someone who's 6'3? Kind regards and all the best!
Yeah I'd say it is. I'm 6ft 1 and I have room to spare.
Nice videeo!!
What do you use as groundsheet. I got helium hl2
Just a cheap sheet from gramcounter gear. Fits under the inner not the vestibules.
The vern isn’t really close in quality truth be told. That is clearly obvious given the price difference. Would be interesting to see a real world pitch / take down every day for weeks / months at a time. The Hilleberg would come put on top I would imagine. Both great tents though
I'll be homeless this Saturday and bought the cheapest tent from Decathlon. Would you recommend this Vern 1 for urban camping?
I probably wouldn't. I'm no expert on urban camping though. But I'd have thought something less expensive, and with a bit more room would probably serve you better.
it was nice meeting you at fjällräven classic Sweden Scott! Cheers!!
Likewise. I hope you are well. 😊
Haha nice one
31kph is about 18 19mph buddy
I'm aware but in the video it was over 50kph max wind which works out at 31mph. We didn't get any conversion wrong. 🤔
Really interesting thanks Scott. 1st vid of yours I've seen. Ordered my Vern yesterday so well looking forward to taking it out!👍
Enjoy. Have a great trip out
Is barely fit for 3 seasons
really interested i this. My only concern, and its diff to see from the video, is does it rain into the inner when the fly is rolled up?
Hi, no the inner is set back at the from the maximum opening by about 5cm
@@HairyHiker2022thanks have you been happy with the tent? I’m looking at it mainly to bike tour, but also some hiking and camping like the coast to coast. Not out and out winter camping in heavy snow and gales. Do you thing it would suit this? Finally , my last two theme have been single entrance tunnel tents and they were ridiculously hot in even slightly warm weather. Have you used this in warmer weather and was it suitable? Thanks for responding by the way. I’ve messaged other YT’s about tents and had nothing 👍🏻
@ianmatlock1 in the warm the two large doors do help with through ventilation. I cannot yet comment on it's performance in severe conditions I cannot comment in as I've not experienced that in it yet. For the purposes you want I think it would do a good job.
Nice one mate, keep positive 👍😎
Thanks mate. 👍
Shame you didn’t show how the tent goes up ! Wasted opportunity
There are plenty of others showing the pitching, as with most tents, there are numerous ways to do it, better for folk to figure that out for themselves what works best for them. I'm more interested in showing the tent itself. No wasted opportunity really.
Vango are a first rate brand
They're OK.
Cheviot’s look great as does the V1. Snowdonia = Eryri (Ur-ruh- ri) and Snowdon is Yr Wyddfa (Ur Wivth- vah). The rounded hills in Welsh are usually called Moel …which I would imagine the inhabitants of the hill fort would have called the hills in the cheviots.
I'm aware of the names of the more famous Welsh mountains. I imagine the inhabitants of Northumberland didn't use the same words for hills or mountains that the Welsh did/do way back in the day. There may have been occasional crossover but not so much as far as I've learned.
@@HairyHiker2022 the hillforts were built by the Brythonic Celts so they would have spoken the forerunner to old Welsh. The oldest Welsh poetry existing was written just up the road in Edinburgh
It’s good to see somebody with the kahunas to say what they think. Keep it up.
Thanks. I try to just be honest 👍
Hello I like the look of this tent for bikepacking. Where did you buy it? Didn't quite catch the name of the shop. Thanks for the review.
I bought mine from Tiso online. It was reduced. Not sure if it still is.
@@HairyHiker2022 ok thankyou.
That picnic blanket makes a reappearance, am sure that garden looked much better with an x-mid in it a bit later in the afternoon 🤣🤣
Many of these tents are over priced look just throw a water proof tarp over the top for the best nights sleep.
I don't think this one is overpriced. Some are for sure, most are not.
It does look a wee bit like a helm 2...
Pretty solid aren't they! Time will tell if it's any good though 👍
@#grizzlygaz didn't you go out in one the other day??.
@@littlegrandadoutdoors yes.
As an update, my son used it 7 days on the fjallraven classic plus 3 days either side in a campsite, one night we had 35-40mph winds and it did a manful job.
@@HairyHiker2022 good to know mate 💪
What an ugly tent
In your opinion only.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Will be good to see this out in a bit of wind 💩💨
Have you managed to try it in anger yet?
Not as yet. Only got back from the continent yesterday. I think I'd like to seam sealed it first as it's not stitched like the hillebergs or Nortents. So will need to be done really.
£320
Hi Scott, great video! We would like to get in touch with you. Can you send us an email? Thanks, Wouter (OutdoorXL)
Hi Wouter, I tried contacting you via the store email and WhatsApp but I guess you haven't seen them. You can message me at scott.th74@hotmail.co.uk if that helps.
I could spend days in there!
It's a good job I'm over here for work or I'd probably do just that haha
Holy cow, that's a lot of money in their inventory! How do they manage to hold that much and stay in business??
They must have a pretty big turnaround on stuff. The times I've been in there it gets really busy. After I'd taken the video and photos, there were actually queues at the checkouts.
What about the leaking issue with the bottom vent
Mine hasn't leaked so I can't comment on that.
Opps the Hilleberg two man tents are in trouble!! 😂And can also say without using it that is the best two man tent in the universe 🤣. jokes aside it looks a cracking tent, Good room to weight ratio and I like the shape of the vestibules 👌 hope to see you having some adventures in it 😉
🤣🤣🤣 my problem is I'm not entirely sure which hilleberg is in trouble with this 🤪
@@HairyHiker2022 Morning Scott... Just say all of them 😂.... Even the black label ones 🤣
Ask Andy he will tell you 😂@@HairyHiker2022
I'd looked at buying one of these but the price was a bit out of my reach (I have way too many tents). It's a good weight for a 2 person tent and I love the design. I look forward to seeing you out in it :) atb DVS
Yeah it's not a budget bit of kit for sure. Being able to buy it here in euros has saved me a good few quid but I totally get ya. Hopefully I get a chance to be out in it next week. If I do, I'll do a little camp video. Too many tents sounds familiar. The struggle is real haha 🤣
What's the lowest price you've seen?
@davegalloway7531 I can't remember exactly but round the £420 mark
@@donnavansenior I've seen it for £319.99
@donnavansenior that's the UL version which is 3288g in weight. This is the Zero G version which weighs 2050g.
Thx. For the heads up
My pleasure. Was good to chat to you this morning in the "candy store" 👍
How does it compare to the Soulo? only kidding.. looks a decent setup bet you cant wait to properly test it out now.
Hahaha I was very careful not to compare it to anything I think 🤣🤣🤣
Looks awesome, I've seen there online store but never ordered out. Think they include customs duty in their prices also which is handy. Thx for sharing.
Yeah they do include taxes and duties in the price 👍
Your fast! Your just out of the store and the tent is already pitch in your yard 😅 . I like the shape of the tent and also that the vents are in the vestibule, leaving the possibility to leave both doors open for the night. Can you use the opening of the vestibule as an awning with trekking poles? Congratulations on your new tent
Haha yeah it looks like it's gonna rain so I thought straight up to check. Yes the vestibule door can be fixed to trekking poles for an awning if you want. I'm a fan of big vestibules haha. I can put my boots and some kit in one and cook, enter and exit from the other. I'll probably change out the guylines for 3mm hilleberg line and I'm going to swap the pegs. They're basic v pegs and I have others I like more but other than that I'm happy as is. Will see how it performs. I've the option to swap out the poles if I really want to from 7001 T6 to DAC but that's a decision for another time.
Always bloody 🌧️ here in the uk. Nice tent and space for 2.1.kg.should hold up well to the elements.
I was counting my tents the other day and I'm well into double figures lol. My oh thinks I have serious issues. 😂
@etztz123 you do have issues. I have issues. I'm thinking of starting up Tentaholics Anonymous. "Hello, my name is Scott, it's been 4 days since I bought my last tent" 🤣
@@HairyHiker2022 😂
Looks like a good layout.. Money money 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for sharing buddy tc Andy
Yeah as I say it's dangerous haha. Atb.
Nice looking place , but better go without your wallet ...
Absolutely. So easy to spend big in there.
Thanks for taking the time to put a video together, the shelves looked well stocked my pet hate is Gooutdoors and its lack of gear in stock. often having to resorted to online ordering.
They have loads of stock of everything. If you can't see it and they have it online they'll get it to you haha
I've bought additional magnets off e bay. Very cheap. Same diameter, far stronger, and taped them over the originals with DCF tape. Far better, but just shouldn't be necessary. It's a known fault. Had to do the same with my TT Notch. Also agree re the pole cups. Fiddly and ineffective. I'm happy so far with the Ultra material. Jury out on the robustness of the inner floor though.
Yeah it's a design fault for sure. I just never was happy with the ultra material. Much preferred the silnylon fly.
One difference in cost is that the Nortent production is done at their factory in Changzhou, China. Hilleberg tents are manufactured at their facility in Rapla, Estonia. Thanks for the great review. Wishing you good fortune and happy trails!
Yeah that's very true. The build quality seems good to me but the question remains about its strength in poor conditions. It definitely has weaknesses for sure.
The Vern’s have been snapping poles in high winds….be careful!
There have been one or 2 cases in 50mph plus winds.
@@HairyHiker2022 Dave said his snapped at 40….
@@Sneaky-Sneaky That was a vern2. Totally different tent to be fair.
Thanks for your honest commentary. Most helpful. Wishing you good fortune and a safe journey ahead. Happy Trails!
Thank you. And the same to you also 👍
Thanks for the detailed commentary. I am waiting for the Nallo. Wishing you safe adventures and good fortune. Happy Trails!
It's a cracking tent mate. Enjoy it 👍
Hi Scott. New sub 100% based on your analysis of RUclipsrs promoting free tents.
Haha thanks. Yeah it's a bit of a pet hate of mine when they aren't 100% honest about things. Thanks for the sub.
The Vern 1 is more like an Unna killer imo.
I don't really think it's an anything killer to be honest. It's a good tent. That's all.