Winter Wild Camping Trip | Wechsel Venture 1 Tent.

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @AndrewParkOutdoors
    @AndrewParkOutdoors Год назад +10

    I think that night was what they call 'type 2 fun' . Really enjoyed it and thanks for the invite. A weird coincidence I'd planned to go there on the same night. Or it could just be Murray's (Scotland's Mountains) influence. Till the next one ! A

    • @greyhikes5236
      @greyhikes5236 Год назад +1

      Cant beat a bit of 'type 2 fun' when the head torches come out! 😁

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Was a good one. Until the next time, oh and can we make it a summer camp. Atb

  • @AndyWardle
    @AndyWardle Год назад +2

    Nice. At the start I thought “he’s dyed his beard” 😂😂. 8 years ago. 😮
    Tent looked ok. I’d like to see it in the wind. It’s like my Chinese thing. High. Wind kills high tents. Good to see Andrew in a new tent 🙄 😂 😂. If he put water in that MacAllan then throw him aff the mountain. World’s best whisky 🥃 that. I had a dram in Fort William yince. Cost me £35. But it was beautiful. Good to see you out again look forward to some winter scenes. Atb. 👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Hi Andy and hope your are keeping well. Not changed much then 😂 but oesnt time fly. Atb

  • @Ameisenbaer15
    @Ameisenbaer15 Год назад +1

    This video was times perfectly. I wanted to buy this tent and searched for a review and here I am. Thank you for the review.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and would maybe wait until I can at least test it in some wind and heavy rain. Need to get a true feel for its capabilities in some bad weather. I dont recommend anybody buys a tent based on YT reviews as what works for one may not be best for another. Have bought a few tents based on reviews done by others and then not been impressed myself in the slightest. Atb

  • @JamesSmith-or2ut
    @JamesSmith-or2ut Год назад +3

    take note american tentmakers: orange/yellow innertent makes for a nice cosy warm feeling in the tent, even when the weather is grey and misty...
    Much nicer than the white grey innertents american tent makers make.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thats very true. Do like an orange inner tent and it does make you feel that little bit more cozy. Atb

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 Год назад +2

    Go Ray gunn go😊. Andrew park, a man of many tents ⛺️ 😊

  • @EireFirst2024
    @EireFirst2024 Год назад +2

    Just commented on Andy's 😂 , super video, super hike, MUCH appreciated ray 👍👍

  • @landbright6313
    @landbright6313 Год назад +1

    Neat looking tent, very msr. Nice to see that we hill again, same kind of conditions as my visit. (wee blizzard blootered the path) great stuff guys, cheers.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thanks for watching. Think it is agreat wee hill to viist more so during winter. Atb

  • @mountain_del1863
    @mountain_del1863 Год назад +1

    Good looking wee tent that. Good to see you both out. Andrew P is the best tent reviewer on the Tube for UK relevant products imho. Was that the Montane extreme smock you had on? Ive got the Jacket.......brilliant product, especially when its freezing. ATB Ray, good vid as ever.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Cheers for watching. Andrew has tried a few tents 😂 Yes I had on the Montane smock but will say it is far too warm for hiking at times as I was melting. Atb

  • @BorderRambler
    @BorderRambler Год назад +1

    Great trip guys, new shelter looks good value . I’m yet to get out this winter due too life/work/illness etc but I’m off next week and the rains back 😂 nice glimpse of the aurora

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thanks mate and hope you are feeling better and fighting fit soon. Need to do a bit more testing more so in some wind to see how it does. Hope that it may be a bit more stable, or at least less flappy due to the thicker flysheet. Looking forward to finding out. Atb

  • @hilgo_velomobile
    @hilgo_velomobile Год назад +1

    I just ordered a Venture 1. I think what had me hooked was the Wechsel company video where the guy leans off vertical by about twenty degrees while stabilizing himself with one hand on the top of the tent. The tent hardly budged.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Will be trying to do an update on the tent soon I hope. Just come off the WHW last week and was camped in 25-50+ mph winds. Held up although I did have to brace it for a bit. No water come in and it was pelting down all night in the wind. It seemed to perform better in the wind I feel due to the thicker flysheet material and didn't flap like some tents I have had. Also it is sold as a three season tent but did perform really well and got me through a really stormy night. Downside is the front porch area is not very big and wish it was slightly bigger. Atb for 2024.

  • @Foxtrottangoabc
    @Foxtrottangoabc Год назад +1

    Nice camp 👍. I been lookin at that tent on ultralightoutdoor gear .. i fancy a summer freestanding tent . That whiskey worth every single penny up on that frosty summit 😅

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Many thanks for watching. Need to try this tent out a bit more to find any issues but do like it so far. Really needs a bit of a wind test. Atb

  • @BoredManOutdoors
    @BoredManOutdoors Год назад +2

    Bravo gents... 👏👏👏

  • @RobertStringer-bv1yw
    @RobertStringer-bv1yw Год назад +1

    I'm all about these videos. Always wanted to get into wild camping, and this time of year. Good to see what equipment is used. Gives me a great insight. Cheers bud 👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and hope it may give some insperation. Atb

  • @Martycycleman
    @Martycycleman Год назад +1

    Cheers I did enjoy the video and what a nice night. £1000 and water Nooooooooo! 😊

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Год назад +1

    Brilliant presentation my friend! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @gcsScotland
    @gcsScotland Год назад +1

    Been waiting for this since chatting to you on your way up. A very cold but excellent nicht for you and interesting tent. Enjoyed the video and wee chat👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, and great to bump into you for a chat. Atb

  • @andypotts8062
    @andypotts8062 Год назад +1

    A great camping video...brilliant views and the tent looks excellent

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Cheers Andy and thanks for watching. Atb

  • @WalkWithWallace
    @WalkWithWallace Год назад

    Nice night away chaps, tent actually looks decent for £200! I've no issue with inner first pitches, other than when it's pouring down!

  • @Bokooda
    @Bokooda Год назад +1

    Cheers to the both of you.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Cheers mate for watching as always. Atb

  • @thomasmcclean4352
    @thomasmcclean4352 Год назад +2

    To both of you, really nice video of your excellent camp in the mountains.
    Please always, always be safe.
    From Tommy from Manchester.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Tom and we always do ;) Atb

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors Год назад +1

    HI Ray, blimey mate, that looked a cold one. What a great adventure though, stunning views and brillaint that you captured the northern lights. Cheers for sharing your adventure as always. All the best, Dave

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍 Dave. It was cold but really enjoyed and the night sky this time of year can be really amazing. Atb

  • @matthewglen4033
    @matthewglen4033 Год назад +1

    Another great video Ray 👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching. Atb for 2024.

  • @summitwithstevie6934
    @summitwithstevie6934 Год назад

    Nice one Ray, cracking trip and a wee NL bonus.
    Good stuff 👏

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍 for watching. Really lucky with the views on this trip. Atb

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog Год назад +1

    wow very interesting experience friend

  • @stevesj80
    @stevesj80 Год назад +1

    Good one lads. Enjoyed that.

  • @trickofthetrail
    @trickofthetrail Год назад +1

    Great video Ray, really well presented. Came over from Andrew's channel and have dropped you a sub. Look forward to checking out you back catalogue.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Many thanks for taking the time to watch. Atb

  • @DaveandBuddyOutdoors
    @DaveandBuddyOutdoors Год назад

    Great stuff, certainly looked a chilly night, but a nice one, with the Aurora and a beautiful sunrise.
    And I like a wee dram myself, but a £1000? Bit out of my budget that..
    Cheers,
    Take care
    All the best
    Dave & Buddy* 👍
    (*the doggo)

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Many thanks for watching. That whisky is well out of my range as well hence first in line to try some 😂 Atb

  • @iwasapirateonce1639
    @iwasapirateonce1639 Год назад +1

    What an amazingly clear and still night. Cold, clear and still, best type of conditions you can wish for. How was the Pot Noodle dinner lol?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thanks for watching mate. The pot noodle was actually pretty good and one of there better flavours to be honest. Atb

  • @ajfyvie
    @ajfyvie 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Ray. Love your chanel.
    What's that piece of music that plays when you're putting the tent up.
    It's superb.
    Very atmospheric.

  • @summittaedae2323
    @summittaedae2323 Год назад +2

    Cracking video lads. Slainte Mhath 🥃

  • @vs123
    @vs123 Год назад

    It's a very beautiful place and coolers

  • @Fellmandave1
    @Fellmandave1 Год назад

    Two of my favorite RUclipsrs, cold and a new tent, just brilliant! Weschel looks good but small porch eh?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Thanks Dave and was great to get out again with Andrew. Although it seems our schedules always match up during winter. The tent is pretty good and not much smaller than the MSR Access 1. The MSR has a bigger vestibule but smaller inner, where this has a slightly bigger inner I feel and smaller vestibule. Need to try it out a bit more to get a true feel for it. Atb

  • @LeeFurlong1
    @LeeFurlong1 Год назад +1

    Outstanding adventure/content- Thankyou for sharing

  • @John71
    @John71 Год назад

    Thank you Ray, beautiful skies, looked a tad cold, nice wee tent and looks good value, nowt wrong with a Pot Noodle, that were about £5 a mouthful for the drink though 😁 bet it tastes nice though!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks mate. The pot noodle was actually really nice and would have been great on a buttered roll. The whisky was great but som,ehting I am not likley to afford or be able to try again. Unless I can talk Andy into bringing some along next time. Atb

  • @seanquinn5634
    @seanquinn5634 Год назад +1

    Aurora looks great! Yet to camp this far into winter but it must be good not having to get up mega early due to sunrise.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      This is one of my favourite times to go camping. If you get good weather like this the night sky is amazing. Camera doesnt show how good it is and we could clearly see the milky way curve over the top of us. Standing chatting with a few drams just meteor spotting. Thanks for watching and Atb.

  • @hikingwithfrank315
    @hikingwithfrank315 Год назад +1

    Nice one Ray.👍⛺️ still to venture up Vrackie. Great footage and looked a nice tent for the money.
    I see your using the Osmo action4, would be interested in hearing how your finding it.? I was a click away from buying it when Insta launched the AcePro which I went for. Not had a chance to put it thru its paces yet. Was sick and tired of the issues with GoPro over the years.
    ATB
    Frank.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Hi Frank and hope you like the Ace Pro. Have to say that I got sent one to review from Insta but told them I would not be reviewing it and in process of returning it to them. Don't like the close focus issues as the lens is more bias to the background being sharp. Much prefer the Osmo Action 4 to be honest. Also DJI have there new wireless mic coming out which will work with the Osmo Action 4 without any boxes or connections. Ideal if it is pissing down or wild weather. Weird thing is that both the Osmo and Insta have the exact same sensor its just how the processor has been configured that's different. Will say though i do really like the flip screen. its just when I compare the footage from both cameras on my 4K editing monitor there is a big difference and Osmo is better. Not sure what a lot of the reviewers are seeing as my results don't match the hype and have told Insta this. Thanks for watching. Atb for 2024.

    • @hikingwithfrank315
      @hikingwithfrank315 Год назад

      @@RS.Outdoors cheers Ray for the reply. Interesting what you have to say about the insta as I took mine up to Glencoe on a driech day to try it in low light and wasn’t impressed either.
      Like yourself I liked the flip screen but I wasn’t impressed with the Quality. I also took my GoPro 11 for comparison and thought the quality was much better in the GP footage.
      Wasn’t that impressed with the clarity zoom or the pure video mode either. I was using also the setup for using my external mic and when I got home couldn’t fit the door back on. My wife and I tried for hrs to get the door back on but just kept falling back off another poor design in my opinion, so like yourself I’m sending mine back.
      Will now try the Osmo esp like you say with the new mic coming out.
      Thanks again and all the best for 2024

  • @Alan_AB
    @Alan_AB Год назад +1

    Another great video from you. Mind if I ask a question?...
    Do you think there is any benefit from using a small thermal heatpad inside the sleeping bag in extreme cold?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      That might possibly work. I know many use a nolgene bottle and put hot water in b ut I wouldnt trust one. Got myself a 500ml small capacity minature hot water bottle from Amazon that was about £7 and takes exactly my mug quantity in boiling water :) Atb

  • @totomesch1940
    @totomesch1940 Год назад +1

    Bloody hell....... It's those mornings that make it all worth the while...... What a sight to awaken to, a real privilege. What did you make of the tent? Looked right enough & £200 these days I'd say is considered reasonable. What is the weight like? True 4 season?? Great upload Ray, thanks. ATB

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching. Need to try out the tent a bit more but I really like it and being German design it is very well made. Need to get it on scales but sure it is around 1.8kg. So not the lightest and not the heaviest. What I do like is the polyster flysheet that is a bit thicker than silnylon. Doesnt absorb water and doesnt flap as easy in a light breeze. Has a lot of features I never got the chance to discuss as Andrew turned up. Forgot about that side of the video especially when he mentioned whisky :) Will do another trip and cover more about it and also compare it to the New Terra Nova which is double if not nearer 3 times the price ;) Note that Andrew was impressed as well and he does tent reviews. Just the inner pitch first and slightly small porch may be a deal breaker for some. Atb

    • @totomesch1940
      @totomesch1940 Год назад

      Anything German designed or engineered you know is going to be top notch..... I like the look of it, and, as you mentioned, not many have seen it...... I've a feeling that could change though & soon!!! ATB@@RS.Outdoors

  • @Perthshire
    @Perthshire Год назад +1

    Your audio sounds superb. Is that a genuine feed "live" from your mic as you speak here? There is no intereference or noise or anything!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      To be honest my audio has been screwed up last few trips. Lost my wind muff and cant buy a replacement anywhere. Decided to use my Rode lav mic plugged into the wireless mic without checking and it producses terrible interference. Had to go through every audio section and repair it. I use this which is free and saved this whole vlog. podcast.adobe.com/enhance#

  • @nigelervine1
    @nigelervine1 Год назад +1

    Another fantastic video Ray What camera are you using and was there much condensation in the tent

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      I was using the Osmo Action 4 and if you ever wonder what I have filmed with, check out the video description info above comments. Have started to put gear and also the filming kit used for each particular video as I have used everything from GoPro's to full frame cameras such as the Panasonic S5. One little secret I will add is that it is more to do with the editing software than the camera itself. I have been using Davinci Resolve which is free and studio grade ediitng software. It handles the files from action cameras, etc way better than anything else and you can see the quality difference. No condensation as too cold but did have a small amount of ice inside at head area where I was breathing. You can see it in the film. Atb

  • @roccogiudice9817
    @roccogiudice9817 Год назад +1

    Hi Ray, any idea if that Collin's mat is the same as the Naturehike mat which is currently on sale on Amazon? Looks almost exactly the same. 🤔

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  11 месяцев назад

      Think it could be. Just make sure to get the 5.8r value version. Actually find it more comfortable to sleep on that my older Sea to Summit Etherlite. Have been out in fairly cold weather and been good. Need to try it in someplace like the Cairngorms this winter. Will be taking a foam mat for underneath as a backup though to supplement it in case it gets pushed passed its limits. Atb

  • @allancrawford9979
    @allancrawford9979 Год назад

    Nice video looked cold, I like hot whisky on winter trips but made with something a lot cheaper, how did you find the sleeping pad ?

  • @greyhikes5236
    @greyhikes5236 Год назад +1

    Ray, how do you feel about 'copied' tent systems? Watched Mr Messner go into one about X-Mid copies the other day, just wondered with the similarities with so many tents is all down to price or hype? Great vlog glad I'm not the only one who leaves inners open in the cold!🥶

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +3

      Think there is also only so many tent designs that folks can come up with. As for a copy it will always happen and happens with any product. However if the materials, etc are of same quality but half the price or more then what do you do. Tent prices are stupid at the moment along with a lot of outdoor gear. Will say that I have never wanted to try the X-Mid and dont think it is a very good design no matter what all the others say. At least for UK, Scotland but thats just my opinion and could be wrong. Interesting that you see a few tents such as this and others getting good reviews and few weeks later you cant get one for love nor money. Then a month later Ebay and Facebook is flooded with them for sale :) Anyway thanks for watching and Atb.

    • @greyhikes5236
      @greyhikes5236 Год назад +1

      @@RS.Outdoors spot on Ray couldn't have said it better myself 😉

  • @penman8985
    @penman8985 11 месяцев назад +1

    How did you find the Wechsel tent Ray? I’m in the market for a new tent this yr and I see these advertised quite a lot. Simon

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Simon. It is a good little tent but a little cramped for gear. Also not the best in really windy weather. Going to be back out with my Robins Starlight 2 in next video where I will be discussing tents. Atb

    • @penman8985
      @penman8985 10 месяцев назад

      Do you rate the Robens 2?

  • @ScotlandsMountains
    @ScotlandsMountains Год назад +2

    Nice one folks - a chilly night- I was headed up the A9 on Saturday morning and the mercury was showing -10 down in the strath ! 🥶🥶 great video and the whisky 🥃 looked tasty 👌👍

  • @jessewhite2047
    @jessewhite2047 10 месяцев назад

    It seems like you’re the only RUclipsr who has done a review for this tent. Does it feature two way zippers on the door?

  • @prabinTV143
    @prabinTV143 11 месяцев назад +1

    Which camera are you using in this video?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  11 месяцев назад +1

      Osmo Action 4

    • @prabinTV143
      @prabinTV143 11 месяцев назад

      😁thank you for telling

  • @ryanlawnphotography
    @ryanlawnphotography Год назад +1

    Crackin'

  • @grizzlycountry5539
    @grizzlycountry5539 Год назад +1

    How was the sleeping pad, was it good enough for -5 C ?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +2

      It held up well but did have a couple of cold spots but realy nothing of issue. Could be me moving about, etc rather than the mat itself. Got to sleep that night and slept right through. Didnt say anything about the sleeping mat at the end as got sidetracked filming. Will give it another go before a full review, but would say I think it depends how cold or warm you sleep as I also had a really good sleeping bag. However having used it 3-4 times and considering how thick it is I find it very comfortable and nicer to sleep on than my Sea to Summit. So far it is putting in a very good show. Atb

    • @iwasapirateonce1639
      @iwasapirateonce1639 Год назад

      ​@@RS.Outdoors Most air mattresses with the 'dimple' design seem to have some sort of cold spots sadly. Shame because they seem to be a fair bit more comfortable. At the price that mat does look tempting, need to get myself a half decent winter mat getting tired carrying my normal one + 2 foam mats.

  • @thewestonfront
    @thewestonfront Год назад +1

    Who was that handsome young man at the start of the video?!?

  • @Colinrussellscottishwildcamper
    @Colinrussellscottishwildcamper Год назад +1

    Nice night for it👍🏕

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад +1

      Makes a change and shame the cameras couldnt show the full night sky. Atb

  • @migranthawker2952
    @migranthawker2952 Год назад +1

    Inner-first tents? No thanks!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Год назад

      Not everyones cup of tea but in the grand scheme of things they do have some benefits. Atb