Hi Dave, I really enjoyed this great video... Not just someones overnight camp (boring) but you made it much more interesting than that. Firstly you gave us a decent look at the Salewa jacket. I have had a number of Salewa pieces of kit and they are a great brand... Secondly you showed the increase in performance using the additional poles, awesome. I wonder why they are so far away from the tent body? Thirdly you got up off your ass and went out and checked the tent guy lines (most you tubers don't bother).. Fourth, you measured the wind speed to give real and accurate data (most you tubers claim much higher winds than they actually are). Lastly 46mph winds are pretty harsh and you took it all in your stride no probs at all and just got on with it. To me this detail lifts the level of your video above all but my own.... ha ha. Very well done, thank you and you will make 1000 subs in no time at all and well deserved too. ATB Tom
Haha brilliant. Sadly and deservedly there are a whole raft of wild camping YTers including yourself that have the professionalism dialed in and are way above mine. But appreciate that you noticed my efforts to make it a little different. Just trying to entertain myself too. Thanks for taking the time Tom once more. Hope to see one of your camps soon.
This has to be one of the best 'windy wildcamp' vids I've seen, you actually give us a true windspeed rather than a guesstimate. I just ordered a Scarp (they're back in stock now) and was in two minds about including the crosspoles. In the end I did, and having watched your excellent demonstration of the difference, I'm very glad I did! As for letting folks know where I've camped, with you all the way mate, I'd rather keep my own counsel. I tend to do roving 3 or 4-nighters so I just give the nearest and dearest a general indication of region and timescale, and if it's remote I carry a PLB.
Hi David, I am convinced the vast majority exaggerate the wind speed massively. I even find myself measuring it and thinking, 'surely its more than this!' Yeah, the crossing poles ability is what makes the scarp stand out versatile. I am sure you will enjoy it. Let me know!
@@Fellmandave1 Only the once thus far, and not in 'challenging' conditions. Watch this space... The crossing poles haven't yet been deployed. My Scarp arrived with the 'new' crossing poles, up to 436g from 340g unfortunately, so I have some lighter carbon ones coming. This Scarp is certainly a very different beast to the Hexpeak I've used over the last 6 years, which won't be seeing as much action now. My other recent 'find' is a 3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro, which I used in more settled conditions last year. £100 and 690g, it's a great fairweather option.
Aye, thanks Andrew, getting there slowly with the subs. I learnt about the midweeker from you, left me a bit jaded for a bit though! Need to get fitter. All tents should have a tent fish, like a remora on a great white.
Love a windy camp! I enjoy your videos and you’re right, sometimes it’s good to get out on a school night. I think I am of a mind to keep places I camp ‘secret’. One of the early camps I did I shared where I was and I just got grief for it, so I don’t feel the need to share anymore. To many armchair campers judging from the sidelines!
Hi Josh, to share or not to share, that is the question. I think not, learning and discovering your spots is all part of the adventure. Sometimes there are no shortcuts.
Nice one Dave. I walked up past those volcanic tors a few years back to do Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. Alas, I got hit with a torrential rainstorm on the summit of Hedgehope and was forced into a hurried abandonment 🙄. ATB, Chris
Champion stuff Dave, that jacket looks really smart👌🏻 I used to live just off the coast road opposite that golf course🤣 Bomber tent too mate, I’m in the market for a 4 season job, looking to upgrade my Helm 1 but I’m not sure on what to get🤔 Great bud, cheers. Mark
Hi Mark. My next video filmed today could be perfect for you! It's out tomorrow night I hope. There is 4 top single hoop pole tents in it side by side. Strongly recommend the kuiu storm star if you want a bit more space too. Thanks for stopping by mate.
Great video, thank you. Am I right in thinking the cross poles don't go down to the ground and if not, why not and does it make any difference? :-) Glad you enjoyed your midweeker!
Scarp 1 is a monster. Side by side with the Kuiu in my garden it felt weak in comparison but in the field it was superb and incredibly strong. Ref whether I tell anyone, my 11 year old daughter would kill me if I didn't check in but I ALWAYS camp alone. It's my quiet time 😊 Oh and the karabiner along the crossing pole attachment looks fantastic.....how is it in real life usage?
Yeah, I just felt the tape to slide the poles through on mine was far too stressed once you put the angle on. The alpkit krab just seemed to place them better and less stress. Great that your daughter cares for you so much. have great winter trips!
I know this is a couple of years old and im looking into scarp1 ultra but connecting the pull-ups should go to trekking poles and not parallel to the fly sheet ☹️. Good example of failure with Tony nobles scarp 1 with crossing poles not connected correctly and trekking poles not connected . Quite important to follow the manufactures guidelines in pitching
Hi Steve, I am not sure what you mean by PULL UPS? Trekking poles are not a requirement by tarptent, but more of a way of solving a structural problem. Are you saying i had it pitched incorrectly? Cheers
@@Fellmandave1 yes incorrectly pitched . The pull-up should not go straight to the ground . If the crossing poles are not connected to the top of the pitchloc, the corner bits then all the force is on the pull-up . The pull-up is only to stop inward deflection not exert extreme outward /upward force. I’m looking at scarp1 ultras and spoke to someone who knew design. You gave some excellent advice on backup survival using a bivouac in case of tent failure . Watching your video made my palms sweat seeing the pull-up connected wrong☹️
@@Fellmandave1yes sorry I don’t think I was clear enough . yes that is correct 👍 but I’m saying that if that connection is NOT made then the stress would go to the pull-up. having the crossing poles connected right but the pull connected wrong may start to cause a weakness in the material at the pull-up point, and this can be mistaken for a design fault . I’m looking at scarp 1 ultra and it would be of great benefit to the RUclips community for tenting to see the scarp 1 or ultra pitched with trekking poles correctly.
I really love this video because it really shows the contrast with and without the cross poles, it convinced me to definitely get the poles, thanks!
Looks sturdy with the additional crossing poles. I've got some for mine but not used them yet.
Hi Dave, I really enjoyed this great video... Not just someones overnight camp (boring) but you made it much more interesting than that. Firstly you gave us a decent look at the Salewa jacket. I have had a number of Salewa pieces of kit and they are a great brand... Secondly you showed the increase in performance using the additional poles, awesome. I wonder why they are so far away from the tent body? Thirdly you got up off your ass and went out and checked the tent guy lines (most you tubers don't bother).. Fourth, you measured the wind speed to give real and accurate data (most you tubers claim much higher winds than they actually are). Lastly 46mph winds are pretty harsh and you took it all in your stride no probs at all and just got on with it. To me this detail lifts the level of your video above all but my own.... ha ha. Very well done, thank you and you will make 1000 subs in no time at all and well deserved too. ATB Tom
Haha brilliant. Sadly and deservedly there are a whole raft of wild camping YTers including yourself that have the professionalism dialed in and are way above mine. But appreciate that you noticed my efforts to make it a little different. Just trying to entertain myself too. Thanks for taking the time Tom once more. Hope to see one of your camps soon.
@@Fellmandave1 no worries looking forward to your next one too. ATB Tom
Nice video. Autumn is approaching. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful day
Thank you! You too!
This has to be one of the best 'windy wildcamp' vids I've seen, you actually give us a true windspeed rather than a guesstimate. I just ordered a Scarp (they're back in stock now) and was in two minds about including the crosspoles. In the end I did, and having watched your excellent demonstration of the difference, I'm very glad I did!
As for letting folks know where I've camped, with you all the way mate, I'd rather keep my own counsel. I tend to do roving 3 or 4-nighters so I just give the nearest and dearest a general indication of region and timescale, and if it's remote I carry a PLB.
Hi David, I am convinced the vast majority exaggerate the wind speed massively. I even find myself measuring it and thinking, 'surely its more than this!' Yeah, the crossing poles ability is what makes the scarp stand out versatile. I am sure you will enjoy it. Let me know!
Hi David, have you used your Scarp much yet?
@@Fellmandave1 Only the once thus far, and not in 'challenging' conditions. Watch this space...
The crossing poles haven't yet been deployed. My Scarp arrived with the 'new' crossing poles, up to 436g from 340g unfortunately, so I have some lighter carbon ones coming.
This Scarp is certainly a very different beast to the Hexpeak I've used over the last 6 years, which won't be seeing as much action now. My other recent 'find' is a 3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro, which I used in more settled conditions last year. £100 and 690g, it's a great fairweather option.
Amaaaazing!!! Thank you for this. Just ordered one...and this really confirms the wisdom of the choice.
Glad to be of help
Great video Dave, impressive jump in performance with those poles, 45mph is bloody breezy. I do like a midweek reset too. Tent Fish!
Aye, thanks Andrew, getting there slowly with the subs. I learnt about the midweeker from you, left me a bit jaded for a bit though! Need to get fitter. All tents should have a tent fish, like a remora on a great white.
Love a windy camp! I enjoy your videos and you’re right, sometimes it’s good to get out on a school night. I think I am of a mind to keep places I camp ‘secret’. One of the early camps I did I shared where I was and I just got grief for it, so I don’t feel the need to share anymore. To many armchair campers judging from the sidelines!
Hi Josh, to share or not to share, that is the question. I think not, learning and discovering your spots is all part of the adventure. Sometimes there are no shortcuts.
Good job fellman
Thanks Joshman
Nice one Dave. I walked up past those volcanic tors a few years back to do Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. Alas, I got hit with a torrential rainstorm on the summit of Hedgehope and was forced into a hurried abandonment 🙄. ATB, Chris
Blimey, you know what it can be like then. Thanks for the comment Chris. Look forward to your next highly informative upload!
Nice one Dave. I use my poles all year round and the Scarp 1 becomes bulletproof....
Cheers TQP. Was super impressed how the flapping stopped. Can't be doing with flappy tents. Thanks for stopping off.
Champion stuff Dave, that jacket looks really smart👌🏻 I used to live just off the coast road opposite that golf course🤣 Bomber tent too mate, I’m in the market for a 4 season job, looking to upgrade my Helm 1 but I’m not sure on what to get🤔 Great bud, cheers. Mark
Hi Mark. My next video filmed today could be perfect for you! It's out tomorrow night I hope. There is 4 top single hoop pole tents in it side by side. Strongly recommend the kuiu storm star if you want a bit more space too. Thanks for stopping by mate.
@@Fellmandave1 Nice one mate, looking forward to it👍🏻
Great video, thank you.
Am I right in thinking the cross poles don't go down to the ground and if not, why not and does it make any difference? :-)
Glad you enjoyed your midweeker!
Hi Lloyd. Yes the poles kind of 'hover'. The corner straits are so strong it works well. Thanks for the support.
I did wonder :-) as long as I works! I've just ordered one but it's on hold due to the snow storm they had out there :-(
@@lloydcozens9346 exciting!
Scarp 1 is a monster. Side by side with the Kuiu in my garden it felt weak in comparison but in the field it was superb and incredibly strong. Ref whether I tell anyone, my 11 year old daughter would kill me if I didn't check in but I ALWAYS camp alone. It's my quiet time 😊
Oh and the karabiner along the crossing pole attachment looks fantastic.....how is it in real life usage?
Yeah, I just felt the tape to slide the poles through on mine was far too stressed once you put the angle on. The alpkit krab just seemed to place them better and less stress. Great that your daughter cares for you so much. have great winter trips!
I know this is a couple of years old and im looking into scarp1 ultra but connecting the pull-ups should go to trekking poles and not parallel to the fly sheet ☹️. Good example of failure with Tony nobles scarp 1 with crossing poles not connected correctly and trekking poles not connected . Quite important to follow the manufactures guidelines in pitching
Hi Steve, I am not sure what you mean by PULL UPS? Trekking poles are not a requirement by tarptent, but more of a way of solving a structural problem. Are you saying i had it pitched incorrectly? Cheers
@@Fellmandave1 yes incorrectly pitched . The pull-up should not go straight to the ground . If the crossing poles are not connected to the top of the pitchloc, the corner bits then all the force is on the pull-up . The pull-up is only to stop inward deflection not exert extreme outward /upward force. I’m looking at scarp1 ultras and spoke to someone who knew design. You gave some excellent advice on backup survival using a bivouac in case of tent failure . Watching your video made my palms sweat seeing the pull-up connected wrong☹️
At 07:24 though does this not show the crossing pole being connected into the velcro at the top of the strut
@@Fellmandave1yes sorry I don’t think I was clear enough . yes that is correct 👍 but I’m saying that if that connection is NOT made then the stress would go to the pull-up. having the crossing poles connected right but the pull connected wrong may start to cause a weakness in the material at the pull-up point, and this can be mistaken for a design fault . I’m looking at scarp 1 ultra and it would be of great benefit to the RUclips community for tenting to see the scarp 1 or ultra pitched with trekking poles correctly.