SUB-ZERO Winter MOUNTAIN ICY Wild Camping
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- SUB-ZERO Winter MOUNTAIN ICY Wild Camping
I head to the mountains in some sub-zero temperatures to experience some winter wild camping. The ambient air temperature dropped to minus nine degrees celsius (-9) and windchill the next day was forecast at minus fifteen (-15). A mix of budget and expensive gear was used on this trip, with plenty of layers making for a warm and cosy night, despite the winter cold.
Some fine beers, lovely food and fantastic company made for a very enjoyable night in the mountains.
(Links to Ant and Andy's channels below and also some of the gear I used)
Have a fantastic Christmas all and I will see you on the next adventure - Chris
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Hi Chris I think you deserved that award you know what one I think there’s knobs in this business your a talker a good communicator and have a sense of humour Liverpool people do like the outdoors I love ❤️ it xx
Hi Diane, kind of you to say. Maybe one day. ATB, Chris
Hey guys watch Chris old videos before lock down and after I love them memories guys xx
HELLO. NICE. CAMPING.
Ya just can't beat the Lakes with thoes winter scrapes, great camp Chris and a perfect test for the kit. Thank you for sharing 👏👏👍
Thanks again for watching Bryce! A superb camp out!
Loved the music in the middle. Was like the wild camping version of the snowman 😂
Haha, cheers!
Perfect winter camping conditions love it
Was a good one William, ATB
Yea loved that you know what I discovered over 30 years ago just what nature and the great outdoors is needed for mental health I do 14 miles every weekend in Derbyshire my own routes not tourist its my medication not kidding
Pure escapism from the madness and stresses of daily life - cannot beat it. Thanks for watching Mark
They're the best conditions....no wind, rain or biters!! Great views and atmoshere, good choice of music for the different scenes aswell.
Special mention to Ant for keeping it real in the bobcat....as long as no heavy wind, rain or snow is forecast one tent's pretty much as good as another (weight is is relevant depending on fitness, what else you're carrying etc). My winter tent I've had a couple of years is the Vaude terra hogan 2 person at 2.2kg, it's stood up to some serious conditions and I think I paid 200 pound for it. Thanks for sharing once again Chris....really enjoyed to the max.
Thanks John - agree re the Bobcat..... I think it would shed snow due to the blade shape, I'd like to see how it fares in very strong wind - as in my book, that's the main test for a 4 season tent. A great camp out and thanks for watching 🏕️🎄
Don't thank me Chris, I'm just commenting on your efforts, hardwork and craftsmanship regarding film-making, I thank you.
As always, brilliant video Chris of a great camp with fantastic company. I am a follower of Ant aswell who is a great lad although his drone flying through tents ain't great. 🤣. I like the way Ant got in the car on the intro. What a fantastic looking camp and sure glad you didn't take your Asda sleeping bag up there. Thanks for sharing your adventure with superb backdrops. Take care and ATB for Christmas to you and yours and have a healthy wealthy 2023. Andy 👍
Haha, yes - Ant's drone collision was painful to witness! Was a good one, I'd have died if I'd slept in "the tissue!" thanks very much for watching mate and have a great Christmas 🏕️🎄
Beautiful video. Really nice to see what it's like up there. Thank you for creating the excellent content that you do.
No worries Stu! ATB pal!
Cracking video mate of a very funny camp, we had a proper laugh didn't we.
Big thanks for the invite Chris, no better way to spend your first winter mountain camp than with two seasoned mountain campers.
Thanks pal!
A top night wasn't it mate. Can't beat winter camping. The OEX did well, was certainly a cold one! ATB pal
Cheers... thought ants version of this camp was also excellent... he was so chuffed :)
It was mate - he captured it well! Thanks pal, ATB - Chris
Epic. Thanks for another amazing adventure
No worries Andrew 🎄🏕️
sunrise section was nice, good choice of music and editing
Cheers Chris 🎄
If you could take those temperatures outside mate. We'll words aren't enough mate. Outstanding
Thanks Graham - probably the last camp of the year. All the best for 2023 mate.
Better (but colder) day that we got about 6 weeks ago when we were up there. I had my spikes on last week in -10 over on Sheffield Pike and it was thick ice on the way down on the path. Superb views when the mist parted and what great setting to pitch. You defo looked cramped in that tent, especially cooking but I do not know how you can have a cold drink in those conditions, a hot chocolate for me or possible a few chest warmers with a few whiskey (purely medicinal). What am amazing morning to wake up too, worth a cold nigh just for that. I hope you have a Wonderful Christmas, cheers Alan
Cheers Alan, all the best to you and the family mate! ATB, Chris
Hi Chris am binge watching your old videos really good 😊
Glad you enjoy them Diane!
Hi. LIKE. LIKE. SCENERIES. LANDSCAPE. CAMPING.
Unbelievable views up there mate, you’re living the dream! I hope you and your family had an awesome Christmas, and looking forward to more cool content in 2023 👍
Thanks Ed! Was a great spot! ATB mate
Ending the year on a high Chris. Top video as always. Looking forward to your content in 2023 and hopefully I’ll practice what you preach 🙄😂😂😂
Cheers Les (thanked on KoFi), but thank you again for all of your support through some very tough times - it's hugely and genuinely appreciated. ATB, Chris
Brilliant again Chris 👏
Thanks Si 👍
Nice....🥶.....love it. Cheers 🍻
Last camp of the year I think Ted. All the best to you and your family for 2023 mate.
Fantastic views up there. Great to be above the clouds. Best wishes for your adventures in the new year.
Thank you! You too!
Such great footage on this one Chris xx
Cheers Beca, fantastic conditions! Hope you're well mate 🏕️🎄👍
Another amazing adventure. Have a great Christmas 🎄
Cheers! Thank you - all the best to you too 🎄
"The windchill tomorrow is expected to be -15 Looking forward to that"... Are you F***ing mad? 🤣Great video as usual. 🙃
Best weather to camp in! ATB, Chris
@@MCMOutdoors I don't disagree but something like "A midge free night and the beer will be nicely chilled" would be nice. 😂
Excellent video, perfect conditions 👍
Thank you 🏕️👍
Evening mate 👍😃🔥🇬🇧. Tc Andy
Cheers Andy!
Nice one old buddy. Some good cinematic shots in that 👌👌👌. Gave me some entertainment from my tent😬
Cheers Al, hope you kept up with Wardle's craft beer repertoire!
@@MCMOutdoors to be honest he couldn’t keep up😂. We just chilled and chatted and he gave me a 10 percenter which was like eating a full chocolate cake.
Heaven? Good stuff pal.
Have a great Christmas 👍🎄
Cracking video as always Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and your family, look forward to more in 2023 👍
Thanks Chris, you too! All the best pal
Those clouds look amazing great vid mate have a great Xmas 😊
You too pal - all the best 🏕️🎄🏕️
Beautiful video. Gutted that I've been off sick and couldn't get out.The weather has been just perfect, it's brilliant. Wish winter was always like this. Just when my son comes home on leave it starts to rain.
Ah no. Thanks for watching mate - fingers crossed for a return to this weather soon! ATB, Chris
Great Vid........looked an epic camp man 🙂
Cheers Shaun! ATB pal
Hi Chris great camp 🏕 with your pals cold 🥶 weather ones are the best take care have a great Christmas x
Thanks for watching Diane - glad you like the videos! Have a good one - Chris & family
Love it mate . Liked the msr . All best mate
Cheers - a great little stove - ATB, Chris
Really enjoyable video, very atmospheric. And that view outside the tent door in the morning ❤ Happy Xmas to you and your family Chris.
Cheers - same to you too 😊🏕️🎄
Very nice video, as always.
But the sequence starting at 17:14, where it transitioned from night to day, with the added music was masterful. In fact, I might just go back and rewatch it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words 🎄🏕️
Great stuff and merry Christmas.
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Thanks Dave! All the best to you and yours!
Mate that was a great watch, was showing my wife, she couldn't believe people do these things. Told her I going to do it. She said 'your not!' 😂
Haha, get yourself kitted out and ignore the Mrs! 😅
Just catching up on your videos many thanks 🙏 you never fail to disappoint hope you and your family have a nice Christmas x
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoy them! All the best pal 🎄
As always , a great video and appreciate you taking the effort to share. Hope you had a great Christmas and all the best!
Cheers Mark, all the best!
That was a cracking camp. Loved the scenery and music and atmosphere Chris. You’ve got that glint back in your eyes, good on ya mate. Thanks for all the videos this year, really enjoyed watching. ATB 👍 P.S. good shout on Erik Normark’s channel, he does some great stuff 👍
Cheers Joe! I love Erik's videos - pure relaxation. Have a great Christmas pal and thanks for watching thr vids over the past year.
Looks stunning
Great video
Merry Christmas Chris hope you and the kids have a happy and peaceful one
Thanks Nigel, you too mate.
Great video. Fantastic conditions. Some Hard Core out having a blast! Happy Holidays to you and your families.
Same to you Denis - thank you for watching !
Another belter Chris. Nice blast up from the pub and a good pitch 🙂
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Some superb views on this one! Thanks for watching pal!
Hi Chris another great adventure with the lads. Loved the cloud invasion tent looked great too. Looking forward to the next one. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍😊
Thanks Cath, last camping video of the year I think. All the best for 2023 🎄🏕️
@@MCMOutdoors I've really enjoyed watching all of your adventures Chris something to look forward to. All the best for 2023 and thanks again for all of your videos much appreciated. 👍😊🎉🎊
@@MCMOutdoors Thanks so much Chris hope you a nd your family have wonderful Christmas and a peaceful New year. Looking forward t o seeing more of your videos. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈👍👍😊😊🎅🎅
Top one Chris second video today watched.✔️
Glad you enjoyed it mate - top camp out there! ATB
Great camp Chris. Not sure if you're doing another video before Christmas so I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and the kids a happy Christmas and a great New Year. Thanks for the great content in 2022⛺🎄🎅❄️🍺👍
Thanks Benny got a little non camping and end of year thanks one to get out before NYE. So I'll wish you well on that one pal 👍👍👍
Awesome 👊🏻
Thanks Ray - all the best to you and your family 👍🎄
Awesome winter views Chris! The landscape and cloud inversion were amazing! Festive Star is on our Christmas food shop list too - thanks Chris. It's when you mentioned cinnamon- always a winner for me 😁
Have a merry Christmas and a very Happy New year to you and your family 🌲🎁🥳
Cheers guys - all the best to you both too 🎄🏕️⛰️👍😊
What a fantastic video like your take on your trip as have seen all 3 videos now thank you very much all the best merry Christmas happy new year 👍🍺
Glad you enjoyed it Steve - all the best for the new year!
Nice one Chris...seen all 3 versions now.....good safety point you mentioned there too, MSR Reactor and windburner are probably the safest gas burners to use inside a tent although not the wisest choice if you want to fry a piece of meat but perfect for boiling for dried foods and drinks.
Cheers mate - a very old stove this one, but the boil times are insane. Great bit of kit - thank you for watching mate.
@@MCMOutdoors Spot on...and when you're trying to make a brew in gale force winds, better than the jet boil even IMO even if it hasn't got a self igniter.
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Great video again thanks Chris,very atmospheric ⛺️
Thanks Alan - top winter trip out 👍
Great camp Chris have a great Christmas and new year 👍🏻
Cheers Phil - you too mate!
Nice one 👍 👌
Thank you Phil. Cheers!
Deary me Chris this was inspiring to say the least with Views and Ambience to Die for🙏
Nice to see you out with Ant and Andy Wardle ( I’m sure Andy Wardles from my neck of the woods.)
Oh and a New Knee Deserved a new name so went with my Nickname since I was a Kid.
I’ve now enough Titanium in my Legs to Melt down into a good few Tent Poles😜.
Fjallraven Tent looked Great but a lot smaller than I’m used to seeing you in.
Cracking Pre Xmas Adventure Chris As Always with a Couple of well Respected Camp mates.
Big Thumbs up From me and Asalways thanks for the Time,Effort and £££ doing these for us🙏🥾⛺️
Haha, cheers Neil! Hope you're on the mend now mate! Was a great trip out with some good lads. Epic conditions on this one - thanks for watching and ATB! ⛰️🏕️
@@MCMOutdoors Getting there Chris and Thanks for the Support🙏👍
Nice one Chris !
Love that tent as well.
I’m 5.10 would I be able to sit up in the Abisko ?
Have a Great Christmas and new year !
Atb Graham 🏕🎄👍
Prob just about mate - I am six ft and have to bend my head a bit when using a thick mat. All the best pal
@@MCMOutdoors
Cheers Chris 😄
Guessing you're from either Posh/Nice Wirral, Southport or Chester maybe. Good Vid 👌
Glad you enjoyed - thanks for watching 👍
hi there enjoying your channel just waiting for my Unna to arrive, why did you sell your Soulo? Cheers Florian
Hi - glad you enjoy the channel. I upgraded my RL Soulo to a BL Soulo - so all good, funded by selling some redundant gear! ATB, Chris
Stunning stuff Chris. Views that dreams are made of. Great video. How did you find the new down trousers?
Superb - game changer for me - warm and comfortable around camp!
beaut vid chris, out of curiosity why do you say winter is the best time of year to get out there?
Thanks - just is for me. I love snow and ice. No midges is great too. Cold, crisp days can't be beaten.
Looked like the lite 1 held up well? Smaller volume is easier to keep warm, perhaps?
I do enjoy your posts and the reality of what you say.
Thank you for the intro to Andy’s channel.
I won’t watch the other one as I only posted once on his channel which resulted in an uncontrolled abusive tirade. (I gave my opinion of Hillebergs being over rated - they can be very good but not to the point of worship - AW really didn’t like reading an alternative opinion). I’ve owned several black labels and believe viable alternatives exists offering really decent value. I consider Hellebergs to be over priced.
I camp with a Fjall Raven the same as yours which is brilliant, especially when double poled but my preference is for for my Crux Assault. Each to their own.
Never tried the Crux mate - sounds like a good tent! I do like the Abisko Lite 1 - took a while to be able to use it as the first two I was sent last year had holes in the inner! Took ages for new stock to come in........ the BL Soulo is a great bit of kit - need some proper weather to test it in though! Thanks very much for watching - ATB
Hi again. I don’t remember being abusive to you. If it made you feel like that I apologise. It’s merely a difference of opinions. I recall saying I wanted a crux tent too. So basically agreeing with you. I still don’t think the hilles are overpriced (for some people yes) but I’ll get years out of mine. I’ll never need a better tent. Also did you know Chris has also got a BL soulo?? You don’t need to watch my video. That’s fine. But go and give ant survive the night a watch. I’m in it but you can skip those bits. 😂😂.
Just thought I’d defend my corner 👍 no hard feelings. And happy Xmas.
@@AndyWardle thank you, Andy. It takes a gentleman to apologise.
Yes, I also had BL Soulo and sold it. I also sold two other Hellebergs that I owned. As I said, they are pretty good but in my opinion they are too expensive for what they are. My Crux is a great tent but everyone wants / needs vary. I’m a pretty big bloke (6’6”/118kg) and finding a tent big enough for me and my mutt, a large Dobermann) is not easy; the Crux, so far, is the best I’ve found. It doesn’t work brilliantly in as far as condensation in freezing conditions as it then can’t breath effectively but we learn to manage. The issue I had with the Soulo was waking up in a mini lake despite venting the tent including having the door part open. The Crux is no where near as wet. I even tried hiking with a Nammatj GT which was twice the weight of my Crux (and substantially larger inside).
Regardless, thank you for the commentary and I wish you and yours a very happy Christmas and New Year.
You never know, we might bump into each other one weekend and laugh at this (I’m easy to recognise by size and with my dog).
Best, C.
Hi Chris. What Osprey pack are you using on this trip? Andrew
Osprey Aether 70AG 👍
Looks like you have the backpack "Ospey Aether ... AG" (color Adirondack green).
What size version is it? 60, 70 or 85 liter?
(BTW: You have a lot of good clips!)
Cheers - it's in size 'medium' in terms of back length - a great pack - very sturdy and robust! ATB, Chris
@@MCMOutdoors On the front of the backpack, there's a number like "aether 70 ag". Is it a 60, 70 or 85?
I'm asking because I'm interested if other people use "big volume backpacks" like I do.
How much do the car parks cost for staying over night mate? Random question I know but just wondered ha
Zero at that one - it's free!
Brill camping adventure. Was it difficult to get down from there with the conditions?
Alright mate - nope, was fine with spikes! Thanks for watching pal.
Nice to see you out Chris and the clouds looked a treat 👌 just a got a question regarding the Abisko and your thoughts on it compared to the scrap 1. I currently have a Scarp 1 and have only used it a handful of times so far, if I’m being honest Im finding it to be fiddly tent and a fair bit of hassle, but I do like the size and space it offers. So I’m not sure if i should stick it twist. If you have an opinion/advice on the matter it would be greatly appreciated. ATB
Hi Keith - fiddly and hassle in what way? Cheers 👍
@@MCMOutdoors I found threading the main pole through the sleeve to be fiddly with it being tight, can’t simply push it through, it has to be worked through which can be a task in high winds. The second issue I’ve noticed is the zips on the flysheet door can roll around the arch pole. This may we be a case of to much tension running through the tent, which then pulls the zips around the pole, but from my experience it’s not being pitched excessively taught. Other things like the guys at each end being, imo far too short can be swapped out of course. Just a few niggles so far, admittedly it could just have a learning curve to the tent. I’m just curious to know if others find it a fiddly tent in general. Cheers mate
It's not a perfect tent - and as it happens, I've spoke with Henry Shires personally about 'issues' pertaining to the 2022 model of the Scarp - the main bug bear being the fabric loops for the cross poles are too short, resulting in abrasion to the pole sleeve arch..... They've released a fix, namely a loop and toggle to add some length - solves the issue, but not ideal.
Onto the pole sleeve, yes it is a snug fit, but not overly so. Not noticed any issues with zips to be fair. The end guys are short, but no major issue - can be swapped, but not really necessary given the carbon uprights which add huge rigidity and strength.
I too, was a bit miffed when I first got mine and discovered these issues..... But...... Having used it more and more, including in some dodgy weather - it's an absolutely superb shelter! The strength to weight ratio is insane and it's held up with a BL Soulo just fine.
Take your time threading and removing the centre pole and you'll be fine - there's a knack to it.
I wouldn't get rid of mine mate. A top shelter - light weight and very, very strong. The cross poles make it insanely so.
@@MCMOutdoors Cheers Chris some great feedback and advice there. Yeah it sounds like it’s a case of gaining abit more experience with the tent and getting to know what it does and doesn’t like. Learning curve to everything, I just didn’t want to hear someone else say they’ve experienced the same problems with no work around haha.
I am going to swap the end guys out however. You are correct about the end poles offering strength and rigidity. On a recent trip though I found the end catching the wind and because the angle of the guy is so severe it was pulling the eastern stakes clean out, despite being soundly placed.
Thanks again for the feedback, really appreciate the time taken. ATB, Keith over at Border Raiders
What sleeping system you use on th trip .?
Thermarest Z Lite Sol, NeoAir X Lite and Black Ice G700 bag on this one.
Stunning marra......fantastic views looked a class camp chris, im on the lookout for a decent jacket was that a packable rab micro light jacked mate? ...all the best mate 👍 👌 🏕
"Cirrus Alpine" nice and packable mate - light. A top night out - thanks for watching Gaz 👍
@@MCMOutdoors cheers chris 👍
Great video Chris. How did the Abisko lite 1 go. Thinking about this or the lite 2 for a few winter adventures.
It's a good little shelter - obviously more cramped, but the reward is the weight and strength & pack size - I wouldn't buy one if I was over 6ft, but then again, there is room to spare. Thank you for watching.
@@MCMOutdoors I’m quite short at 5’8”😂, but more concerned about comfort in a solo tent with the longer hrs spent inside, but see other campers managing ok.
@@MCMOutdoors Why would you choose a heavier and more expensive tent instead of the Abisko Lite? The Soulo would withstand heavier snow loading, no doubt, and would provide more space, but there would be the weight penalty. Which is better in your opinion, Chris?
It's subjective. I don't care about weight penalties as I don't care about being an ultralight wild camper. I just enjoy lots of tents, irrespective of their weight. I'd probably choose the Soulo over the Abisko if room and "liveability" were my priorities. The Soulo is a stronger tent than the Abisko - in either red or black label guise as it has a semi geodesic pole structure and uses stronger fabric. Abisko obviously wins the weight battle, but at the expense of room. The Soulo is also much simpler to pitch 👍
Soulo is much more liveable. Esp if tent bound.
I've been toying with the idea of doing a winter camp this month, but nervous of the gear I've got to keep me warm.
If you don't mind me asking bud, what sleeping gear did you go with? Did you sleep with a lot of thermals on?
My current intended gear would be:
- Rab Ascent 900 Sleeping Bag
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX
- and would use a MSR Elixir 1 Tent, which isn't 4 season
Any recommendations you have on additional kit to keep warm in the winter nights would be great? Apologies if this is a big question
Stick a double sided foil mat under your sleep mat. They’re about £8 on eBay. Worth every penny. And they weigh nothing. You’ll be amazed.
@@AndyWardle Cheers Andy! I forget, I actually have a double-sided thermal insulation roll from ALDI, cut at length for sleeping on. That has been perfect to be fair. I was more curious what you lads sleep-in, on an evening. If you don't mind me asking hahaha
@@8lackbeard791 just that what you mentioned. I use a sea to summit ether lite xt in winter the black one. Plus the foil and a Rab ascent 1100. The new 900’s are fine though. Nice and lofty. 👍
As Andy said below mate, I reckon you'd be fine pal. Load of layers on plus a down / insulated jacket - you'd be fine! I always sleep with a hat on too! Enjoy mate.
@@MCMOutdoors Cheers Lads!!
On RUclips I've been impressed with fjallraven and Hilleberg. Some time ago I used a Stephenson 3-man and a Sierra Designs 3-man (no longer available 😞 which allowed 3 of use to cook ad eat together in protection in winds on Alaska glaciers. SD = 3 Pole sort of a TeePee. We took 2 tents because we were worried one might get shredded in the wind over the panhandle divide - but no problems with either. Recently, I've been thinking of the Hyperlite Ultamid 2 or 4. Can anyone comment on performance?
Never tried sadly, so unable to comment - I've seen some of Tom Heaney's recent footage of the Abisko Lite 2 - taking an absolute battering. An impressive little tent!
@@MCMOutdoors I think Bushman used that one as well.
Looks a bit slippy.
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Cracking winter views Chris, it looked like you boys had an ace time. 👍🏔👊
Thanks Mike - real cold one, great fun! ATB - Chris
Another good camp Chris, cold crisp nights are the best, nice one, catch ya soon 👍
Definitely Phil - thanks again for watching pal!