Hi James, sorry I've not kept up with your videos, but I hope you can understand 😊. Another great video to watch and I promise once I get a little better I'll be more active again, I'll also catch up eventually with the vids you've uploaded. Saying that, and as I said a cool watch and I'll see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤙 🤟
Hello Richard. You have more important things to be doing than watching me read my book. It's fine! I'll keep popping vids out and you can watch whichever ones take your fancy 👍 Take care of yourself. James.
That James no2 is a bugger ain't he, nice to see him making another guest appearance though 🤣 liked the music on this one and some good advice given, awesome👌😊
Great video mate.. I don’t know how you casually just stick on the flex tail pump onto your mat so easily.. seems to be my nemesis whilst on a camp. 🤣🏕️
Thanks Rick! Haha maybe it's just a practice thing? It's a hell of a lot easier than trying to connect the Thermarest pump sack, I can tell you that much! 😂 James.
Very pleased you sorted the bottle out. Definitely no danger of the Nalgene leaking! Though I still think a bladder with a cap is an even better idea - compacts to nothing, and softer to bag in a back. 😁 Lovely video as always!
Yeah I'm glad you called me out for that one - lazy on my part! I always take a 500 ml bottle of water anyway (rather than having to mess about syphoning water into my cook pot from the water bladder in my rucksack), so the 500 ml Nalgene bottle is perfect for me. Cheers Ste! 🤠
Ah okay, a few more months to go yet then. It'd be good if you could get out for one or two camps in the summer to try your kit out before the big trip. It sounds like a good un! 👍
Another great video mate. Do like the production value that go into your videos together with the fantastic views. That visitor you had was not very helpful was he? Hahah The views / mountains brought back memories
Top camp James. Really good advice. Layers, layers, layers. Sorry about that doppelgänger. I wondered when he would turn up again! 18.2 kg? I’ve moved house with less😂😂
Thanks Pete. Too right - layers don't have to be expensive to be effective. James 2 is a royal nuisance 😏 I recently discussed pack weights with someone else. I'm aware that some people state their pack weight without including food, water, and many other items. My stated pack weights include absolutely everything - food, water, beer, all clothes and all of my camera gear (including drone and tripods when applicable). I'd be a lightweight if I didn't film my trips! 😆 Thanks for giving it a watch 🙏🏻 James.
Haha I think it comes with the territory of using social media really, and none of the comments were angry or aggressive...unlike a funny one I received last night that I might share shortly 🤣 Cheers, James.
Absolutely top class mate your vids just get more and more professional!!!. Loved the commentary throughout . Pity about the clag mind mate.....but u made the most of some prescription Nature 👍👍👍 ATB Simon
Thanks a lot, Simon. It'll be good to get the drone back out again soon! I actually really enjoyed the rain on this one, and you don't get rain without a bit of cloud. That'll all change now that we're into April ☀️😎 Thanks for giving it a watch, and I look forward to your next masterpiece 👌 James.
A very relaxing video. I'll be picking up one of those Flextail light covers. It makes the tent look very cosy especially with the yellow inner. I noticed you kept the inner door open at night here. Was that just for filming or do you feel this is a viable thing to do with this tent? I'm pondering the Soulo but I'm a little nervous it might feel a tad claustrophobic all sealed up.
Yeah I really like that softened light quality with the lampshade attached. I generally shut my inner tent doors to keep any creepy crawlies out. I may unzip the top portion to help with ventilation, and/or unzip the solid skin on the inner door to reveal the mesh skin for better ventilation. I sometimes take the Soulo because it feels nice and roomy compared to my more compact Terra Nova Southern Cross 1. I'm aware that some people find the Soulo cramped though, so it's down to personal preference really! 😊
Very good James, full of lots of 'useful down to earth hints & tips' for someone starting out like myself... Got to say you make it all look so calm & easy - your experience certainly shines through. I have one question regards water - how much would you normally carry for an overnighter if you weren't expect to do any in field filtration from streams or the like? Did you filter on this hike or was it all carry in? Thanks again & keep up the great work - John
Thanks John, and I'm glad there were some useful bits in there for you. I actually did a bit of chat about water quantities for this one, but edited it out as it was a bit waffly and the video was already a bit long. I generally allow roughly 100 ml of water per mile of walking, plus whatever water I need for cooking and drinking at camp. On this trip I took 2 litres in total, and didn't collect any water en route. Cheers, James.
As with a lot of these things, water consumption can vary significantly depending on the individual, on the weather (hot day = more water) and on the terrain (more climbing = more water), so it's best to aim high for your first few outings, and then steadily reduce the amount of water you carry as you get a feel for the amount you get through 👍
@@chrisarnold4709 Long overdue in my case! It's way more secure than a sports bottle. I don't know why it took me so long, but I'd definitely recommend one 👍
As you mention in your video you’ve been out enough to know what you need to feel comfortably warm. I do generally find in winter I don’t want to be outside of my tent for long (at all once the tent is up) and it is amazing once you get in your bag how quickly can shed layers. Do those pumps work on nemo tensor pads? I’ve resisted buying one long enough now I think.
@@richardwaudby7338 It does feel good to zip your outer door shut and then zip yourself into a nice warm sleeping bag in winter! Quite the opposite in summer. I'm afraid I don't have a Nemo Tensor, so can't say definitively if any of the Flextail adaptors would fit it. It comes with quite a lot of adaptors, but you'd want to be sure before you ordered one. Sorry, that's not much help!
@@richardwaudby7338 Hi Richard. I've asked my Instagram followers about using the Tiny Pump 2X on a Nemo Tensor. One of them has a Tensor and has a Flextail pump on the way, so hopefully he can let me know the outcome 👍 James.
Nice to hear our place names pronounced correctly! Thanks!
Haha I try to get somewhere near! 😄 Thanks! James.
Top camp! Always nice to have a hand packing away👏👏👏
Yeah I just wish he'd been a bit more helpful 🤣 Cheers Badge!
Love your videos James, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks a lot Darra - the flavour will be changing into summer mode before too long 😎
I enjoy watching your videos , you’re admin is on the ball and you have a decent set up.
Thank you, Mr Grumpy. (P.S. I have RUclips username envy! 😉) James.
Loved your video. Thank you very much.
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for your comment ☺️ James.
Hi James, sorry I've not kept up with your videos, but I hope you can understand 😊.
Another great video to watch and I promise once I get a little better I'll be more active again, I'll also catch up eventually with the vids you've uploaded.
Saying that, and as I said a cool watch and I'll see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤙 🤟
Hello Richard. You have more important things to be doing than watching me read my book. It's fine! I'll keep popping vids out and you can watch whichever ones take your fancy 👍 Take care of yourself. James.
That James no2 is a bugger ain't he, nice to see him making another guest appearance though 🤣 liked the music on this one and some good advice given, awesome👌😊
Yeah it took forever to get packed away! 🤣 Glad you liked the music, and thanks for tuning in 🙏🏻 James.
Great video mate.. I don’t know how you casually just stick on the flex tail pump onto your mat so easily.. seems to be my nemesis whilst on a camp. 🤣🏕️
Thanks Rick! Haha maybe it's just a practice thing? It's a hell of a lot easier than trying to connect the Thermarest pump sack, I can tell you that much! 😂 James.
Very pleased you sorted the bottle out. Definitely no danger of the Nalgene leaking! Though I still think a bladder with a cap is an even better idea - compacts to nothing, and softer to bag in a back. 😁 Lovely video as always!
Yeah I'm glad you called me out for that one - lazy on my part! I always take a 500 ml bottle of water anyway (rather than having to mess about syphoning water into my cook pot from the water bladder in my rucksack), so the 500 ml Nalgene bottle is perfect for me. Cheers Ste! 🤠
Brill video James.
Thanks Stuart. Nice of you to drop in and watch me mucking around in tents 😊 How did your camping trip go BTW??
@@joinmeoutdoors Not happening until September. 12 days, 2600 miles in a 60 year old VW with about 20 other old VWs.
Ah okay, a few more months to go yet then. It'd be good if you could get out for one or two camps in the summer to try your kit out before the big trip. It sounds like a good un! 👍
Another great video mate. Do like the production value that go into your videos together with the fantastic views. That visitor you had was not very helpful was he? Hahah The views / mountains brought back memories
Thanks buddy, kind of you to say so 🙏🏻 That other guy is a proper nuisance 🤣 I'm sure you'll be back in the area again before too long 😎 ATB, James.
Top camp James. Really good advice. Layers, layers, layers. Sorry about that doppelgänger. I wondered when he would turn up again! 18.2 kg? I’ve moved house with less😂😂
Thanks Pete. Too right - layers don't have to be expensive to be effective. James 2 is a royal nuisance 😏 I recently discussed pack weights with someone else. I'm aware that some people state their pack weight without including food, water, and many other items. My stated pack weights include absolutely everything - food, water, beer, all clothes and all of my camera gear (including drone and tripods when applicable). I'd be a lightweight if I didn't film my trips! 😆 Thanks for giving it a watch 🙏🏻 James.
What a world we live in that people call you out on things 😂 Honest to god though 😢
Looked a good camp James!
Stay safe and well mate 😊
Adge
Haha I think it comes with the territory of using social media really, and none of the comments were angry or aggressive...unlike a funny one I received last night that I might share shortly 🤣 Cheers, James.
I also like to back stake my pegs if it is windy, 30mph can quickly become 75mph in the beacons
Yeah, too right. It's good for the old peace of mind when you're lying there and the wind's picking up, but you know your pegs aren't going anywhere 💪
It always pays to be prepared, you can take some off but you can’t go back home and get extra layers when you are pitched up and losing body heat fast
Absolutely. Better to take something and not need it, than to lie there shivering at night regretting not packing that fleece!
Good show fella. U have a new sub
Thanks Jason, and welcome to my channel 🤗 James.
Absolutely top class mate your vids just get more and more professional!!!. Loved the commentary throughout . Pity about the clag mind mate.....but u made the most of some prescription Nature 👍👍👍 ATB Simon
Thanks a lot, Simon. It'll be good to get the drone back out again soon! I actually really enjoyed the rain on this one, and you don't get rain without a bit of cloud. That'll all change now that we're into April ☀️😎 Thanks for giving it a watch, and I look forward to your next masterpiece 👌 James.
A very relaxing video. I'll be picking up one of those Flextail light covers. It makes the tent look very cosy especially with the yellow inner. I noticed you kept the inner door open at night here. Was that just for filming or do you feel this is a viable thing to do with this tent? I'm pondering the Soulo but I'm a little nervous it might feel a tad claustrophobic all sealed up.
Yeah I really like that softened light quality with the lampshade attached. I generally shut my inner tent doors to keep any creepy crawlies out. I may unzip the top portion to help with ventilation, and/or unzip the solid skin on the inner door to reveal the mesh skin for better ventilation. I sometimes take the Soulo because it feels nice and roomy compared to my more compact Terra Nova Southern Cross 1. I'm aware that some people find the Soulo cramped though, so it's down to personal preference really! 😊
Very nice.
Thanks Rod 🙏🏻
Show de bola 👏👏👏🇧🇷
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Very good James, full of lots of 'useful down to earth hints & tips' for someone starting out like myself... Got to say you make it all look so calm & easy - your experience certainly shines through. I have one question regards water - how much would you normally carry for an overnighter if you weren't expect to do any in field filtration from streams or the like? Did you filter on this hike or was it all carry in? Thanks again & keep up the great work - John
Thanks John, and I'm glad there were some useful bits in there for you. I actually did a bit of chat about water quantities for this one, but edited it out as it was a bit waffly and the video was already a bit long. I generally allow roughly 100 ml of water per mile of walking, plus whatever water I need for cooking and drinking at camp. On this trip I took 2 litres in total, and didn't collect any water en route. Cheers, James.
@@joinmeoutdoors thks James yet again useful info - cheers.
As with a lot of these things, water consumption can vary significantly depending on the individual, on the weather (hot day = more water) and on the terrain (more climbing = more water), so it's best to aim high for your first few outings, and then steadily reduce the amount of water you carry as you get a feel for the amount you get through 👍
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Not got a neoprene bladder sleeve yet then 😂
That is now formally entered in on my wish list, fear not! 😉
@@joinmeoutdoors a nalgene bottle is on mine though!
@@chrisarnold4709 Long overdue in my case! It's way more secure than a sports bottle. I don't know why it took me so long, but I'd definitely recommend one 👍
When I was camping up Fan y big that shelter had been used as a toilet, stunk of pee and was littered with loo roll 😡🤮
Oh yuck 😤 What is wrong with people??
As if people are commenting you have too many clothes on.
Haha I was wearing a lot of clothes on that last trip, but only because I needed them 😂
As you mention in your video you’ve been out enough to know what you need to feel comfortably warm. I do generally find in winter I don’t want to be outside of my tent for long (at all once the tent is up) and it is amazing once you get in your bag how quickly can shed layers.
Do those pumps work on nemo tensor pads? I’ve resisted buying one long enough now I think.
@@richardwaudby7338 It does feel good to zip your outer door shut and then zip yourself into a nice warm sleeping bag in winter! Quite the opposite in summer. I'm afraid I don't have a Nemo Tensor, so can't say definitively if any of the Flextail adaptors would fit it. It comes with quite a lot of adaptors, but you'd want to be sure before you ordered one. Sorry, that's not much help!
@@richardwaudby7338 Hi Richard. I've asked my Instagram followers about using the Tiny Pump 2X on a Nemo Tensor. One of them has a Tensor and has a Flextail pump on the way, so hopefully he can let me know the outcome 👍 James.