Really enjoyed watching this description and set up/down of this tent. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Looks a quality tent. Enjoy the rest of your week 😊
Love mine to bits. First time out I thought I'd boobed but it's probably my fav tent now and I've got/had a few. Bit of a faff getting organised inside if you're on a long one with a lot of gear but it's well worth it. Enjoy.
Great looking tent and I love the two doors. Brilliant idea with the magnets I'm glad it's not just me who gives everything names, my other half thinks I'm a bit weird calling my Lanshan 'Larry' or my Garmin 'Gary', Tarquin the tarp doesn't judge me though and Cumahlea loves her name.
I love the magnetic tie backs, they're a great addition 👌 although I find them more useful on my Lanshan which can be quite noisy in the wind. I'll have to remember to ask about a discount for NHS if I decide to send for the single person tent. It's definitely worth a try 😊 Happy camping Sarah 😁
Hi Sarah, No work this weekend, summer seems to have arrived bringing with it Northern lights, and you are out with your new girl Diana, how lucky are we! So Diana is modelling some of Harry's bits, don't suppose she is too fussed. Interesting to see you bagging her up, the wind sure does add a bit of a challenge. Have you ever tried folding a map on a really windy day 🤔. Until next time Cheers Graham
Great looking tent and I love the two doors. Brilliant idea with the magnets 👍 I'm glad it's not just me who gives everything names, my other half thinks I'm a bit weird calling my Lanshan 'Larry' or my Garmin 'Gary', Tarquin the tarp doesn't judge me though Cumahlea loves her name.
Sarah, serendipity smiled on you with that tent colour.It's the dog's knees. When I saw the title of the film it took me back: I did some parachute training at Dore & Totley church hall. Here's to many happy times with Diana, you make a fine couple.
Excellent 👌🏻 yes it’s a great vantage point is Totley moor, do love it up there. I ended up getting sunburnt yesterday 😌 I’ll never lean! Diana will be well used and loved. BW, Sarah
Thats a nice shelter. The vestiporches are really roomy looking. Also like the magnetic loops for the inners doors. Great film. 👏👍🏼 And fair play to Mr Durston too. Im sure most "normal" Americans think the concept of our N.H.S is a brilliant idea😊
Hey 👋🏻 he was great and although I asked for the discount, I never expected it. It definitely helped me purchase the tent with savings from my RUclips revenue. All too easy to obtain credit these days and bung it in the credit card. I’m trying to be a little more savvy to make our pennies go further. I’d happily buy more Durston products at full price due to his kind gesture with this tent ⛺️
After a very coffin like experience in my Lanshan 1 last Friday, I'm seriously considering an alternative lightweight tent for summer use. Either that or stick with my Helm 1 Compact. Would like to be able to A/B them side by side for a comparison. Enjoy the next one, ATB, Andy
That would be great if you could Andy. I don’t mind making a comparison video 😂 I like to do that for the very reason you’ve pointed out. If I was to give you my own opinion after using both I’d say the Xmid wins when it comes to size and feeling less ‘coffin like’ very similar configuration for the inner bit way more space, headroom length and the orientation on the diagonal creates loads more room. The only downside to the helm when comparing is there’s only one entrance. For me that’s where the Xmid wins 👌🏻
This version in green looks a much nicer colour than the almost translucent ones I've seen on YT to date👍Certainly one I'll be keeping an eye on although I'm not sure if we can get them out here in Malaysia.Good demo of Diana, thanks for sharing . ATVB 🏕🇲🇾
Loved this Sarah! Love the new summer photos on your homepage too, good to have a change for the new season ahead. Your subs have gone up to I've noticed 😊. The husband is chuffed he has now had an inside tour of Diana, he loves the tent and thinks they are quite reasonably priced compared to some others he had been looking at... only one problem for him though, he doesn't like trekking poles so I don't know how he thinks he would manage 😂. I enjoy watching the videos you have done when your not camping as much as I enjoy your camping ones it's nice to come along with you and see you explore places you've not always been before. My husband and I think your next non camping vid could be you paying that fav trig of yours a visit with a tin of paint 🎨 she could definitely do with a freshen up, you are most loyal to her and I think the colour needs to be pink! What do you think 🤔 😂. We must pay that trig a visit when we are next up there! S X.
Ha ha! 😂 thanks Sadie, great that you enjoy my non-camp vids, I like to Concentrate mainly on camps but sometimes it’s a recce or appreciation of kit vid, that kinda stuff. You can buy poles to use in the tent instead of trekking poles. For me, it’s all about the fact I use them anyway so my pack weight is lighter on the whole. I’d love to paint the trig but I’m unsure if it’s classed as damage. I don’t think they are maintained as they aren’t used anymore. Pink would be hilarious but white is must be 🩷💜💚 I hope you visit flask edge one day and I hope I get to meet you both one day too ✨
It would be a pleasure 🙏 to meet you! Not to feature in a vid just to say hi and thank you. We could meet at Mrs trig and paint her pink and white how about that? On a serious note I'm sure someone would have something to say if you painted her white let alone pink or pink and white 😂😂😂. Enjoy your camp in the week. S X.
Thank you for the lovely tour of Diana. I am in my research phase for my next tent and the Xmid is near the top of the list. This is the first time I had considered the solid option. Have you tried it in warmer weather?
When it comes to giving clear,concise, and information worth looking at and listening to, you are the one. You give it the full monty, which is apt considering you come from Shefield ( which has been my favourite film for many years). I wish you a wonderful summer, up in them there hills. ATB.
And here’s me looking back thinking it couldn’t be more jumbled and inaccurate 😂 so thank you for that Steve. My mind feels much more logical than how I think I articulate/interpret information at times. I leave the website to churn out the specs, it’s not my job 😂 take care, Sarah
Chuffing nora Sarah, I hope tha had a tick check after rolling around in the heather with thi clothes pegs out! ;D Nice to get a full tour of Diana :) Me and Loz went up Ringinglow last night btw to see if we could see the northern lights (I missed them the night before with working) seems half of Sheffield had the same idea, so no romantic evening gazing at the sky :( :D. Belinda Berlingo overheated as well. Got home at 2 am and no lights apart from a slight glow on the horizon over Wincobank :D
😂 yep no ticks on me 👌🏻 It’s summat that dunt put me off but I am very wary! Glad you got out and tried your luck. Nit great visibility last night but still, a lovely evening with your other half regardless of Belinda’s antics, chuff sake 😂ATB, Sarah
@@SoloSarahBX I'm freeeeeetened to death of ticks, what a wuss! :D Belinda will be getting a lot of tlc soon, starting with a new clutch tomorrow as I want her to last a few more years yet :). I think Loz enjoyed the trip out despite nothing happening. I piled a load of blankets on her so she was warm :D
Hiya Sarah once again you have surpassed yourself,so look forward to your chit chats ,ps those magnets could you put the link in please would be use for my zephros thankyou😂
Absolutely gorgeous heavenly countryside and scenery Sarah, small wonder you are addicted, very best medicine for body and soul. One thing though that is always a worry to me here in such places in Ireland, where sheep, deer and wild goat freely roam is the danger of the tick that can carry lyme disease and I am always wary walking through dense foliage with bare legs certain times of year. I am sure I got bitten by such a tick some years ago, the round red circle, but luckily so far I've don't seem to have any problems and am wondering have you ever known anyone that has been affected by lyme disease in your neck of the woods as someone told me that particular disease can be extremely dangerous.
It is addictive ☺️ I have never had an issue with a tick but I am all too aware of the risk’s especially in the landscapes I camp in. I have a tick remover and usually wear leggings to protect my legs. Unfortunately the biggest risk to me is the sun and I got burnt yesterday 😝 I should have learnt to wear sun block when I’m out walking in exposed spots such as this 🙏🏻
Where in Cornwall did you go as a child? My parents drove us from Sheffield to Padstow (well, Porthcothan Bay) several years in a row in the early 80's, couldn't make it in a day so we camped in the cotswolds on the way down! 3 kids and 2 adults stuffed into an Austin Allegro - Such fond memories.
We stayed near Wadebridge for all of my childhood and Padstow (before it got really busy these days) was our favourite evening hangout but we travelled everywhere! Daymer bay was our favourite beach. I’ve returned time and time again with my own family to The Lizard and Kennsck sands is our favourite amongst others on the Lizard peninsula a family owned static caravan when I was little to 6 man beast of a tent as an adult. I’m craving it, more so than being abroad ☺️ like yourself, so many happy memories ⛺️
Nice review of the tent I put longer guy lines on mine just helps with rock or Heather in the way lol.i was very concerned about the floor it feels super thin just have to double check where I'm pitching.
I may do this in the near future Craig. Combats many issues we have. Noticed that they do it a lot over the pond when desert camping or in rocky terrain 😊
Just noticed this Sarah what a treat! twice in one week 😊 we will look forward to watching this tomorrow. We have been out today doing some wild cooking on the stove, we live not far from the coast and have a few forests around so we had a lovely walk through the forest and had previously found a great spot that we returned to and cooked some bacon up and had bacon rolls and a delicious hot chocolate 😊 returned to the car and had nice jam scones. The kids loved it! Looks like you've been busy, we will look forward to watching this tomorrow. 😀 xxxx
Great tent Sarah, I like the Durston's and would love to get the x-Mid Pro 2+. However I feel the outer is rather high and therefore with heavy wind and rain, Durston's cannot surely be rated 4 Season but 3 Season tents for winter use! Wot you think?
Only time will tell Mr N 🙏🏻☺️ seen a lot of them out in wind and snow ❄️ in their home land 🇨🇦 ps. I’ve shared a nice review in the description to provide more information regarding it’s performance in colder, wetter conditions 😊
@@SoloSarahBX Thankyou for taking the time to answer. I have what about another six months to make my mind up. Must say I am well tempted. I love my Fjallraven abisko lite 1, but for those long hours in winter I want something a little more room, and keeping with light in weight regards. Keep these inspiring videos coming Sarah.
@@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure most welcome 🙏🏻 that review in the description will certainly tempt you more ha ha! I have read it very carefully and there’s some interesting points. Regarding the Silpoly material it’s a real winner, sags less when wet more UV protection and he states it lasting 250-350 nights compared to DCF especially in wet cold conditions. He also talks about the livability and battening down the hatches for longer nights as it is very spacious inside. I can also vouch for the easy to dry (let’s face it, we spend time drying our tents over here!) as the fabric is so thin. I’m looking forward to testing it in our British clag and wind 😂
I've been looking at one of these but was concerned about them needing a flat pitch as I camp on the same sort of terrain but on Dartmoor. Have you added another guy line? Thanks so much for the magnets!
I have. A video uploading currently with a very bumpy pitch on the top of a disused quarry. With a little practice and big enough pitch this tent can be pitched well in a verity of terrain…watch the vid when it’s published and you’ll see it’s possible! ☺️
Hi Sarah! I live in Ireland and am really struggling trying to decide between the xmid 1 mesh or solid. I want a tent for harsher wind conditions and cold so I know I should get the solid but the color of the fly seems so BRIGHT and I want it for stealth camping. How do you feel about the color? Is it as bright in reality as it seems on camera? I thought maybe I'd really splurge and get the xmid mesh tent and add a solid inner but I think the fly is stronger on the solid too. I'd love some advice. Thanks!
@@robinferguson8911 hey 👋🏻 when I buy a tent it’s definitely stealthy or complimentary to my surroundings so I’d definitely say yes it’s a dark vivid green, well suited to the moorland bracken and trees I camp near here in the Peak District. It’s not as stealthy as my Hilleberg sand colour it’s also not as low profile as a bivvy but it’s stealth enough for me. This new colour is way more stealth than the previous model 👌🏻
Sarah, you should be an ambassador for Female camping, backpacking. Good idear on the Easton pegs. I like your extras you've put onto the tent, ive done the same thing and replaces the main gyes from the ridge for 3mm. Ive just noticed your inner doors have a magnet tie back mine just has a bit of bungee? Cheers Sarah, really enjoyed that one. See ya next week.
Hey 👋🏻 thanks! Lovely comment to read. I like that my mods (if any) will change with experience as I use the tent. Individualising a tent to your needs is really satisfying 😊ATB, Sarah
This could be my new bike/backpacking tent up here in the cold north. You say it is a 4 season tent, but I wonder how it will perform in arctic wind, rain, and snow? Compared to say the Hilleberg Soulo, how tough is this Durston tent really?
I am yet to test so watch this space. You should however search up on RUclips to see others who have already tested the tent in more seasons 😊 ATB, Sarah
@@SoloSarahBX Think I'll stick to my 3-piece military pup tent for now. It is actually a very good tent if you wax it properly and heat it up using a decent stove (like f.ex. Primus Optimus Multifuel, Primus Hiker 111, or Optimus Hiker Plus). A bit heavy, maybe, but I also have a fancy e-bike to handle the weight. :-)
I think I do it differently mainly when I don’t have a perfectly flat pitch. I tend to have these points the same length to start with (not max length, probably half length) then I concentrate on tensioning these after erecting the poles but I do this gently whilst tweaking the pole height too as well as the guy lines. I’ll talk about this in a future video 😊
Anything that I need to keep dry I place in the inner with me. Everything else that I don’t mind getting damp I put into my rucksack 🎒 you can put things in try bags which is a must as the seasons change and winter comes
I have a piece of bungee that I attached to the top of the walking pole and hang my backpack from a carabiner from it to keep it off the floor, I also use a footprint that extends into the vestibule area but there is plenty of space inside the inner sleeping area also.
👍🏕 currently watching this on a breezy white edge Moor.. no chance of the northern lights tonight so second best is watch Diana, it is a better colour the latest durston X mid . Its been a lovley day in the peaks but very busy.. Midge free though 😁
When I read your comment last night I looked out the window with a glimmer of hope for you. I’m sure you have also woken up to mist but so did I on my last camp, only to find I was in a slowly moving cloud inversion 🙏🏻 I’ll pop up some pictures I got of the Aurora on Friday night. Unfortunately I wasn’t camping but I did drive out to Totley Moor (like the rest of Sheffield 😂) for a look. Was epic
@SoloSarahBX morning Sara.. Sadly no sunset to write home about. But I was up at 5am and greated by an amazing sunrise before the mist and cloud rolled in towards me.. As I packed up the photos I caught were good @mikesbeenonahike then heading back down through the clag out appeared a long horned cow and calfs 😁 almost at longshaw estate cafe now for a brew 😁 then Grindleford to catch my train home .. Everyone's photos of the aurora are mind blowing. So gutted I missed it all.. 😢 Have a lovley Sunday this low mist should clear soon 😁
@SoloSarahBX Thanks Sara, I don't want to leave as I keep looking upto higger tor bathed in sunshine now 😁 cappuccino and cake now then hike for the train 👍🚂
Tent fly = £119 Tent inner =£94 Shipping out of Canada 🇨🇦 £16 Customs charge £40.94 (in my case, maybe different for others) Call that £270 total Great price for a great light weight versatile trekking pole tent 🏕️ 😊
LINK TO DOOR MAGNETS 🧲
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Best wishes, Sarah
WOW ur gorgeous 🥵 👩❤💋👩....Meow
Great to see you setup the tent so perfectly. I am amazed by how many people get fazed by this tent when setting it up and end up with flappy panels.
Thanks for sharing! Very nice, indeed!
Hi again Sarah thanks for pointing me in the right directions for the magnets just ordered ❤
Most welcome 🙏🏻
Really enjoyed watching this description and set up/down of this tent. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Looks a quality tent. Enjoy the rest of your week 😊
That’s great! Thanks for watching, much appreciated, BW, Sarah
Love mine to bits. First time out I thought I'd boobed but it's probably my fav tent now and I've got/had a few. Bit of a faff getting organised inside if you're on a long one with a lot of gear but it's well worth it. Enjoy.
Glad to hear it ☺️⛺️ what a tent!
Great looking tent and I love the two doors. Brilliant idea with the magnets
I'm glad it's not just me who gives everything names, my other half thinks I'm a bit weird calling my Lanshan 'Larry' or my Garmin 'Gary', Tarquin the tarp doesn't judge me though and Cumahlea loves her name.
😂😂😂 we are the deep thinkers and the namers, we are the believers 😂 thanks 🤩 Love it 😻
I love the magnetic tie backs, they're a great addition 👌 although I find them more useful on my Lanshan which can be quite noisy in the wind. I'll have to remember to ask about a discount for NHS if I decide to send for the single person tent. It's definitely worth a try 😊
Happy camping Sarah 😁
Fantastic ✨⛺️✨ you must! Xxx
Hi Sarah,
No work this weekend, summer seems to have arrived bringing with it Northern lights, and you are out with your new girl Diana, how lucky are we! So Diana is modelling some of Harry's bits, don't suppose she is too fussed. Interesting to see you bagging her up, the wind sure does add a bit of a challenge. Have you ever tried folding a map on a really windy day 🤔.
Until next time
Cheers
Graham
Ha ha 😂 thanks for watching Graham, ATB, Sarah
Great looking tent and I love the two doors. Brilliant idea with the magnets 👍
I'm glad it's not just me who gives everything names, my other half thinks I'm a bit weird calling my Lanshan 'Larry' or my Garmin 'Gary', Tarquin the tarp doesn't judge me though Cumahlea loves her name.
Ha ha! Gary Garmin made me spit my tea out laughing 😂 love it! Thanks for watching, BW, Sarah
Sarah, serendipity smiled on you with that tent colour.It's the dog's knees.
When I saw the title of the film it took me back: I did some parachute training at Dore & Totley church hall. Here's to many happy times with Diana, you make a fine couple.
Excellent 👌🏻 yes it’s a great vantage point is Totley moor, do love it up there. I ended up getting sunburnt yesterday 😌 I’ll never lean! Diana will be well used and loved. BW, Sarah
It was great to see your Diana Durston demonstration and we also had a Tracy tripod treat (though I think I might have made up the tripod name 🤔)
Ey up Tracy 😂 that’s made me smile today! 📷
Thats a nice shelter. The vestiporches are really roomy looking. Also like the magnetic loops for the inners doors. Great film. 👏👍🏼 And fair play to Mr Durston too. Im sure most "normal" Americans think the concept of our N.H.S is a brilliant idea😊
Hey 👋🏻 he was great and although I asked for the discount, I never expected it. It definitely helped me purchase the tent with savings from my RUclips revenue. All too easy to obtain credit these days and bung it in the credit card. I’m trying to be a little more savvy to make our pennies go further. I’d happily buy more Durston products at full price due to his kind gesture with this tent ⛺️
Thanks, I really enjoyed the video 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
I have the same tent Her name is Roxanne! Same pad and pump too! Great video and you're cute You get a like and sub Sarah
After a very coffin like experience in my Lanshan 1 last Friday, I'm seriously considering an alternative lightweight tent for summer use. Either that or stick with my Helm 1 Compact. Would like to be able to A/B them side by side for a comparison. Enjoy the next one, ATB, Andy
That would be great if you could Andy. I don’t mind making a comparison video 😂 I like to do that for the very reason you’ve pointed out.
If I was to give you my own opinion after using both I’d say the Xmid wins when it comes to size and feeling less ‘coffin like’ very similar configuration for the inner bit way more space, headroom length and the orientation on the diagonal creates loads more room. The only downside to the helm when comparing is there’s only one entrance. For me that’s where the Xmid wins 👌🏻
This version in green looks a much nicer colour than the almost translucent ones I've seen on YT to date👍Certainly one I'll be keeping an eye on although I'm not sure if we can get them out here in Malaysia.Good demo of Diana, thanks for sharing . ATVB 🏕🇲🇾
Definitely worth an email to Durston to check regarding shipping locations. They always get back to you. Thanks for watching ☺️
Looks a good tent. Hope it serves you well 😊
Thanks 🙏🏻 ☺️
Not a tent expert but it looks like a good quality tent, thanks for the demo sarah. 👍
And as you can see from my video I am no expert either ☺️ just a woman out enjoying showing the tent off for all that it is 👌🏻
@@SoloSarahBX well that was good enough for me.
Loved this Sarah! Love the new summer photos on your homepage too, good to have a change for the new season ahead. Your subs have gone up to I've noticed 😊. The husband is chuffed he has now had an inside tour of Diana, he loves the tent and thinks they are quite reasonably priced compared to some others he had been looking at... only one problem for him though, he doesn't like trekking poles so I don't know how he thinks he would manage 😂. I enjoy watching the videos you have done when your not camping as much as I enjoy your camping ones it's nice to come along with you and see you explore places you've not always been before. My husband and I think your next non camping vid could be you paying that fav trig of yours a visit with a tin of paint 🎨 she could definitely do with a freshen up, you are most loyal to her and I think the colour needs to be pink! What do you think 🤔 😂. We must pay that trig a visit when we are next up there! S X.
Ha ha! 😂 thanks Sadie, great that you enjoy my non-camp vids, I like to
Concentrate mainly on camps but sometimes it’s a recce or appreciation of kit vid, that kinda stuff. You can buy poles to use in the tent instead of trekking poles. For me, it’s all about the fact I use them anyway so my pack weight is lighter on the whole. I’d love to paint the trig but I’m unsure if it’s classed as damage. I don’t think they are maintained as they aren’t used anymore. Pink would be hilarious but white is must be 🩷💜💚 I hope you visit flask edge one day and I hope I get to meet you both one day too ✨
It would be a pleasure 🙏 to meet you! Not to feature in a vid just to say hi and thank you. We could meet at Mrs trig and paint her pink and white how about that? On a serious note I'm sure someone would have something to say if you painted her white let alone pink or pink and white 😂😂😂. Enjoy your camp in the week. S X.
Thank you for the lovely tour of Diana. I am in my research phase for my next tent and the Xmid is near the top of the list. This is the first time I had considered the solid option. Have you tried it in warmer weather?
When it comes to giving clear,concise, and information worth looking at and listening to, you are the one. You give it the full monty, which is apt considering you come from Shefield ( which has been my favourite film for many years). I wish you a wonderful summer, up in them there hills. ATB.
And here’s me looking back thinking it couldn’t be more jumbled and inaccurate 😂 so thank you for that Steve. My mind feels much more logical than how I think I articulate/interpret information at times. I leave the website to churn out the specs, it’s not my job 😂 take care, Sarah
“Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together.”🌴🤠💯
Chuffing nora Sarah, I hope tha had a tick check after rolling around in the heather with thi clothes pegs out! ;D
Nice to get a full tour of Diana :)
Me and Loz went up Ringinglow last night btw to see if we could see the northern lights (I missed them the night before with working) seems half of Sheffield had the same idea, so no romantic evening gazing at the sky :( :D. Belinda Berlingo overheated as well. Got home at 2 am and no lights apart from a slight glow on the horizon over Wincobank :D
😂 yep no ticks on me 👌🏻
It’s summat that dunt put me off but I am very wary!
Glad you got out and tried your luck. Nit great visibility last night but still, a lovely evening with your other half regardless of Belinda’s antics, chuff sake 😂ATB, Sarah
@@SoloSarahBX I'm freeeeeetened to death of ticks, what a wuss! :D Belinda will be getting a lot of tlc soon, starting with a new clutch tomorrow as I want her to last a few more years yet :). I think Loz enjoyed the trip out despite nothing happening. I piled a load of blankets on her so she was warm :D
Thanks for the video! Really enjoyed the content and view! Looking forward to your next adventure
Excellent 👌🏻 thanks for watching 😊
Hiya Sarah once again you have surpassed yourself,so look forward to your chit chats ,ps those magnets could you put the link in please would be use for my zephros thankyou😂
Hey 👋🏻 that’s great and thank you! The link for the magnets is in the comments and should be the first comment as iv pinned it to make it stand out ✨
Absolutely gorgeous heavenly countryside and scenery Sarah, small wonder you are addicted, very best medicine for body and soul. One thing though that is always a worry to me here in such places in Ireland, where sheep, deer and wild goat freely roam is the danger of the tick that can carry lyme disease and I am always wary walking through dense foliage with bare legs certain times of year. I am sure I got bitten by such a tick some years ago, the round red circle, but luckily so far I've don't seem to have any problems and am wondering have you ever known anyone that has been affected by lyme disease in your neck of the woods as someone told me that particular disease can be extremely dangerous.
It is addictive ☺️ I have never had an issue with a tick but I am all too aware of the risk’s especially in the landscapes I camp in. I have a tick remover and usually wear leggings to protect my legs. Unfortunately the biggest risk to me is the sun and I got burnt yesterday 😝 I should have learnt to wear sun block when I’m out walking in exposed spots such as this 🙏🏻
Where in Cornwall did you go as a child? My parents drove us from Sheffield to Padstow (well, Porthcothan Bay) several years in a row in the early 80's, couldn't make it in a day so we camped in the cotswolds on the way down! 3 kids and 2 adults stuffed into an Austin Allegro - Such fond memories.
We stayed near Wadebridge for all of my childhood and Padstow (before it got really busy these days) was our favourite evening hangout but we travelled everywhere! Daymer bay was our favourite beach. I’ve returned time and time again with my own family to The Lizard and Kennsck sands is our favourite amongst others on the Lizard peninsula a family owned static caravan when I was little to 6 man beast of a tent as an adult. I’m craving it, more so than being abroad ☺️ like yourself, so many happy memories ⛺️
Nice review of the tent I put longer guy lines on mine just helps with rock or Heather in the way lol.i was very concerned about the floor it feels super thin just have to double check where I'm pitching.
I may do this in the near future Craig. Combats many issues we have. Noticed that they do it a lot over the pond when desert camping or in rocky terrain 😊
Just noticed this Sarah what a treat! twice in one week 😊 we will look forward to watching this tomorrow. We have been out today doing some wild cooking on the stove, we live not far from the coast and have a few forests around so we had a lovely walk through the forest and had previously found a great spot that we returned to and cooked some bacon up and had bacon rolls and a delicious hot chocolate 😊 returned to the car and had nice jam scones. The kids loved it! Looks like you've been busy, we will look forward to watching this tomorrow. 😀 xxxx
Enjoyed making it! Sounds like a perfect day 😋 🥪 x
Great tent Sarah, I like the Durston's and would love to get the x-Mid Pro 2+. However I feel the outer is rather high and therefore with heavy wind and rain, Durston's cannot surely be rated 4 Season but 3 Season tents for winter use! Wot you think?
Only time will tell Mr N 🙏🏻☺️ seen a lot of them out in wind and snow ❄️ in their home land 🇨🇦 ps. I’ve shared a nice review in the description to provide more information regarding it’s performance in colder, wetter conditions 😊
@@SoloSarahBX Thankyou for taking the time to answer. I have what about another six months to make my mind up. Must say I am well tempted. I love my Fjallraven abisko lite 1, but for those long hours in winter I want something a little more room, and keeping with light in weight regards. Keep these inspiring videos coming Sarah.
@@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure most welcome 🙏🏻 that review in the description will certainly tempt you more ha ha! I have read it very carefully and there’s some interesting points. Regarding the Silpoly material it’s a real winner, sags less when wet more UV protection and he states it lasting 250-350 nights compared to DCF especially in wet cold conditions. He also talks about the livability and battening down the hatches for longer nights as it is very spacious inside. I can also vouch for the easy to dry (let’s face it, we spend time drying our tents over here!) as the fabric is so thin. I’m looking forward to testing it in our British clag and wind 😂
I've been looking at one of these but was concerned about them needing a flat pitch as I camp on the same sort of terrain but on Dartmoor. Have you added another guy line? Thanks so much for the magnets!
I have. A video uploading currently with a very bumpy pitch on the top of a disused quarry. With a little practice and big enough pitch this tent can be pitched well in a verity of terrain…watch the vid when it’s published and you’ll see it’s possible! ☺️
@@SoloSarahBX you are a star, thank you. I am really tempted! 🙈🤣
@@suewheeler5795 😂 it’s a fan tent, used it 3 camps and I’m addicted. Just bought her some more legs and guy lines with glow in the dark line locks 😂
Great information on this video. I love that tent. I'm definitely going to order them magnets x
They are great for all kids of uses 😊
I don't own or intend to own this tent yet still enjoyed watching the video 😂
😂😂😂 I was the same…I didn’t own a Soulo and didn’t want one…next thing I knew, got one 😅
thanks for sharing, 11:00 showed me the error of my ways ...My tent was flapping all over lol again many thanks
You're welcome!☺️
Hi Sarah! I live in Ireland and am really struggling trying to decide between the xmid 1 mesh or solid. I want a tent for harsher wind conditions and cold so I know I should get the solid but the color of the fly seems so BRIGHT and I want it for stealth camping. How do you feel about the color? Is it as bright in reality as it seems on camera? I thought maybe I'd really splurge and get the xmid mesh tent and add a solid inner but I think the fly is stronger on the solid too. I'd love some advice. Thanks!
@@robinferguson8911 hey 👋🏻 when I buy a tent it’s definitely stealthy or complimentary to my surroundings so I’d definitely say yes it’s a dark vivid green, well suited to the moorland bracken and trees I camp near here in the Peak District. It’s not as stealthy as my Hilleberg sand colour it’s also not as low profile as a bivvy but it’s stealth enough for me. This new colour is way more stealth than the previous model 👌🏻
😅Great video Sarah, looks like a simple tent very spacious. 👍😊
Simplicity and good design = user satisfaction 😊
Sarah, you should be an ambassador for Female camping, backpacking. Good idear on the Easton pegs. I like your extras you've put onto the tent, ive done the same thing and replaces the main gyes from the ridge for 3mm.
Ive just noticed your inner doors have a magnet tie back mine just has a bit of bungee?
Cheers Sarah, really enjoyed that one. See ya next week.
Hey 👋🏻 thanks! Lovely comment to read. I like that my mods (if any) will change with experience as I use the tent. Individualising a tent to your needs is really satisfying 😊ATB, Sarah
Really enjoyed the tour. Subscribed. All the best.
Hey 👋🏻 thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the tent ⛺️ Best wishes, Sarah
This could be my new bike/backpacking tent up here in the cold north. You say it is a 4 season tent, but I wonder how it will perform in arctic wind, rain, and snow? Compared to say the Hilleberg Soulo, how tough is this Durston tent really?
I am yet to test so watch this space. You should however search up on RUclips to see others who have already tested the tent in more seasons 😊 ATB, Sarah
@@SoloSarahBX Think I'll stick to my 3-piece military pup tent for now. It is actually a very good tent if you wax it properly and heat it up using a decent stove (like f.ex. Primus Optimus Multifuel, Primus Hiker 111, or Optimus Hiker Plus). A bit heavy, maybe, but I also have a fancy e-bike to handle the weight. :-)
Hi Sarah, Dan recommends tensioning the corners after pegging out the rectangle shape. Is there a reason you don’t do this?
I think I do it differently mainly when I don’t have a perfectly flat pitch. I tend to have these points the same length to start with (not max length, probably half length) then I concentrate on tensioning these after erecting the poles but I do this gently whilst tweaking the pole height too as well as the guy lines. I’ll talk about this in a future video 😊
How do you keep things dry in the vestibule if the ground is wet?
Anything that I need to keep dry I place in the inner with me. Everything else that I don’t mind getting damp I put into my rucksack 🎒 you can put things in try bags which is a must as the seasons change and winter comes
I have a piece of bungee that I attached to the top of the walking pole and hang my backpack from a carabiner from it to keep it off the floor, I also use a footprint that extends into the vestibule area but there is plenty of space inside the inner sleeping area also.
Hi Sarah, the door magnet idea was interesting, could you give us a link?
Hi David, here’s the link 🔗
amzn.eu/d/90tXIbE
ATB, Sarah
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👍🏕 currently watching this on a breezy white edge Moor.. no chance of the northern lights tonight so second best is watch Diana, it is a better colour the latest durston X mid . Its been a lovley day in the peaks but very busy.. Midge free though 😁
When I read your comment last night I looked out the window with a glimmer of hope for you. I’m sure you have also woken up to mist but so did I on my last camp, only to find I was in a slowly moving cloud inversion 🙏🏻 I’ll pop up some pictures I got of the Aurora on Friday night. Unfortunately I wasn’t camping but I did drive out to Totley Moor (like the rest of Sheffield 😂) for a look. Was epic
@SoloSarahBX morning Sara.. Sadly no sunset to write home about. But I was up at 5am and greated by an amazing sunrise before the mist and cloud rolled in towards me.. As I packed up the photos I caught were good @mikesbeenonahike then heading back down through the clag out appeared a long horned cow and calfs 😁 almost at longshaw estate cafe now for a brew 😁 then Grindleford to catch my train home .. Everyone's photos of the aurora are mind blowing. So gutted I missed it all.. 😢 Have a lovley Sunday this low mist should clear soon 😁
@@hikermikem8 fantastic Mike! Have a safe journey back 🚂
@SoloSarahBX Thanks Sara, I don't want to leave as I keep looking upto higger tor bathed in sunshine now 😁 cappuccino and cake now then hike for the train 👍🚂
Hi
What's the usual price?
I thought you'd have bigger import costs,sounds like a bargain.
Tent fly = £119
Tent inner =£94
Shipping out of Canada 🇨🇦 £16
Customs charge £40.94 (in my case, maybe different for others)
Call that £270 total
Great price for a great light weight versatile trekking pole tent 🏕️ 😊
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Glad to see you back wild camping just like Patrick. Love the hair colour too. Cheers, Stan.
Thanks Stan 👋🏻 I’ve been out camping in the Durston twice now…hope you’ve caught a glimpse of the last camp vid before this? It was beautiful 🤩
@@SoloSarahBX I'll try and find it.