Consider trying wild camping. I have a truly back breaking job that can necessitate working in horrible conditions and wild camping gives so much, its great for the soul to get out there and see the mountains.
Hope you are ok man, I think simplicity and unusual challanges are reasons I love wild camping. Also I got into UL a little bit, not just to be more relaxed on the trip but also because you choose a rather simple setup and you have to imprpvise a little. But I am not compromising on sleep and warmth! Sorry for any spelling mistakes, not a nativ here.
Yup, very relaxing. Also, being in SE Australia, we have unusually humid warm weather at present, and I'm living in a rental with no aircon. I'm watching this telling myself, "I feel cold. I am very, very cold." I hope things get better for you soon.
Another amazing video Paul, I particularly loved the night time time lapse section, and your clothing choices, I never looked at the Decathlon range, thinking them too cheap to be any good, but if youre using them properly outdoors, Im sure they'll be good enough for my 3 mile walk !!, Im also thikning about oen of those Buffalo jackets, they look great. Thanks for sharing your adventures once again
Would love to see you take the camping cooking a little bit further than just the dehydrated meals. Now you are full time I would like to see a decent camp meal 🥘
Paul is a great guy. I have been subscribed to his channel since the beginning of the pandemic. He really helped me during lockdown as I found his reviews and wild camping videos a great means of escape when confined to being at home. He is always very informative and just makes you want to get out there yourself! Let’s all support him and spread the good word. Keep up the great work Paul!
Great video. I came across your channel about a month or so ago and you have really inspired me to get out. Don’t have any fancy kit but went away camping in the highlands for 2 nights last week just took 2 sleeping bags since got down to -4 plus the wind chill . Had a great time and would thoroughly recommend.
Great video Paul . Summit to Eat Chicken Fajita is my favourite too 😋 Your waterproof trousers look like Berghaus Deluge pants. I have a pair, very good and light.
Yes Paul! Been inspiring us for years now mate. Prepping for a Peaks camp over the next couple of weeks. Chuffed you've been able to turn this into your job. You deserve it mate 👍
Great views Paul, I always use a Klymit V sheet over my Klymit air mat in winter. It keeps my pillow in place so it doesn’t do a bar of soap slide in the night. Also means I don’t have to put the pillow in my sleeping bag hood. ATB
Thank you for the excellent tip using a bit of tissue to light a burner in poor conditions. After struggling to light my trangia in high wind recently I remembered it and you saved the day.
Hello Paul after watching your video it gave me a long needed kick up the bum to get out so you inspired me up M hill on Thursday had a fantastic night was frosty but was warm and sunny by 8 am bit of a task dragging water up there but was well worth it Thanks kp
Nice one nighter, it’s great just walking up a hill and camping for a night, can’t get my head around a quilt, I use a Rab ascent 1100 and I am just right ! Perhaps I sleep cold, but I enjoy lying on the bag while being wrapped up tight. It’s nice to see your views on gear. Keep em coming
Paul, I think you should do a weekend wild camping trip. Just one night camping it's kind of becoming over done. Don't you think so?🤔 I think weekend trip would be more extended and we love to see how and what pack up and how much we can go in such a time fx your favourite peak district. Would be much appreciated 👍
There is something to be said for a Messner fix. When the spring arrives, I'm into the Peak District, camping a la bike, but in a secluded but picturesque fixed site. This means I can cycle all around Castleton and District, but enjoy my scaled down camping for one, with the bonus of peace, quiet and a great book. Meantime Paul's vids always fire me up ready for the arrival of Spring. Thanks Paul. Keep the faith. Dave in Doncaster.
Ouch this looks like quite an endurance exercise but fascinating to watch, clearly without your professional gear you'd be dead or suffering from hypothermia. I'm watching this and thinking Christ on a bike 🚲 you guys are really doing this. You can tell it's about the challenge, I just wouldn't have the endurance skills to put myself through this level of discomfort but you've definitely peaked my interest in a bit of summer camping so kudos to you both 👍
Folks 80 years ago and beyond had no professional gear. They did just fine. I did the bulk of my camping in the 1980's, canvas tarp tent with two collapseable wooden poles, a simple campfire pit with stones around it, good wool layers (socks, pants, sweater and hat). No high-tech electronics. I did just fine. Good sleeping bag is critical.
Great video as always Paul, love the 360 camera! I'd love to see more of the adventure involved in wild camping though, rather than just the camping part.
Cracking mate good to see you and Andy back out and looked like a perfect night for it. Still love that scarp mind and could be very tempted. I might try a quilt this year too see how I get on with one. Anyways hopefully catch yous soon for a wild camp, take care. ATB Steve
Paul just for your information the Buffalo tops have been a favourite with special forces and mountain troop for many years....pertex (the outer fabric is one of the most windproof materials available) they as you have mentioned can be worn against the bare chest....dry quick and are loved by the paras and mountain troop.....as you know they are not waterproof yet dry quickly in wind....another favourite is the chest pocket is good for stowing maps ......it is an all round special forces loved jacket.....you can get hoods for them....though i have never bothered...but a super bit of kit...
That's good Paul. Especially the stars the Moon spinning above. I try looking up to see if the stars move unsuccessfully but you. Dude you nailed that sucker. Don't stop rocking beast mode clobber, that's an efficient shelter too. Overall, boss movie. Sound munch. Screw below zero;) Paul's questing. It's great! From Craig.
I think simplicity and unusual challanges are reasons I love wild camping. Also I got into UL a little bit, not just to be more relaxed on the trip but also because you choose a rather simple setup and you have to improvise a little. But I am not compromising on sleep and warmth! Sorry for any spelling mistakes, not a nativ here.
Hi Paul. Nice vids. I used to camp in Belgium, up in the Arden mountains, love it in the winter. Here in the UK we are not allowed to make campfires so to keep warm in the tent i use t-light candles which i put inside my cooking pot so i dont knock them over. I also prefer to cook on a penny stove. Maybe you could give it a go. Have fun mate.✌️
Minimal Gear camping is cool.There's a second hand site for tents,sleepingbags etc.great gear.A lot from Himalaya expéditions.Ya'll should give it a try
Nice one Paul, yeah another month for me till I'm out do prefer warmer weather but a brilliant look at your warm gear mate ...p.s my bobble hats on way I'll send pictures 😃👍🏕
Will you do multi day trips? Same content on repeat for months, camp one night, have a dehydrated meal to celebrate walking up a hill, square space sponsor, maybe do a gear review, and the cycle continues. Why not start doing multi day hiking? Those were the videos that got me hooked onto your channel. The derwent valley heritage way was a pearler of a video.
Can you please do a full review on the terraquatro 3p tent which u used in ur last video, I’m very tempted by it but I would like to see how it performs in the wind and packing size, would be really appreciated thank you!
Paul, be brave and ditch the base layer mate. It makes a difference. I've been a pertex and pile disciple for donkeys years, and its the d..s b......s for winter. I've even used it in the Arctic in -35, although now I'm in Montane Extreme smocks as they seem to fit me a bit better now. Same horse, different jockey though, and definately workmthat much better without baselayers 👍👍👍👍 Top channel mate, love it.
I'd agree to an extent. For me the Montane Extreme works best in very cold weather, and in that no base layer is best. But for standing around in as Paul was here for a time, you need to over layer on top, they can get very chilly!
Trust me! To be fair, it took me a little while to come round at first, but once I did, boom....... Yes, I agree with the comment re active/inactive, but I used to have a Buffalo Belay Jacket to put over the top when inactive. Now I have a medium Montane for active, then another in large to go over when inactive ( no, I'm not made of money either, both 2nd hand off eBay and the pair were less than the cost of one new one.
I love your videos proper inspired me to get up and move can you do tents that you would pick if you had £100 ? And your budget route from clothes to bag to cooking and food too tent setup and sleep anyways see you in the hills soon ☺️
Hi Paul, was the city lights Sheffield or Manchester, I'd like to do a kinder camp looking over Manchester but I'm not that familiar with the Hatfield end, I've done loads from edale and don't have time to do the long walk when entering from edale 👍
Hi Paul - excellent as always - about head out on the Cape Wrath trail and your light weight meths cookset looks ideal to keep the weight down - can’t find any link for it on your notes?
Another great vid excellent info as always I've just pressed the button on the thermarest should be here Friday I can't wait finger is hovering on the ugq quilt tho lol
@@PaulMessner yea everything seems very pricey these days but my winter gear just needs a boost was on about it with Andy I've been using my cumulus 350 quilt and s2s either light xt been down to -3 with them but wouldn't think they would go much lower
Hiya Paul .. Looked a great camp in the Peaks..think the frost just adds to it 🥶🥶 preparing for hadrians wall but don't think I'll have the UGQ in time ...but have treated myself to the thermarest compressible pillow ....Have you tried one ....👍🏻👍🏻
Paul, is this now your favourite jacket? It feels odd at first but trust me when wearing it directly next to skin. You’ll get used to it and it works even better 👍🏻
Very informative video, as usual. Thank you for sharing. I noticed a Petzl Noctilight hanging in your tent. May I ask what light you have inside please? Many thanks.
Nice night out chaps. 👌🏼 Good to see the Scarpy out again, I lost one of the rods on my last wild camp, cost me $50 to post out a $2.50 replacement rod. 😭 Do you ever let the alcohol burner warm the tent? Gets surprisingly toasty. 😁
@@PaulMessner lol, turned out alright £37 all in, including the beanie and some spare guyline for the trekking pole set up for either end like your video.
Who else just watches to unwind? My day is horrible, a grind and thankless. So just seeing scenery and simplicity is so relaxing.
Hi Kerry, are you OK?
Me too
Consider trying wild camping. I have a truly back breaking job that can necessitate working in horrible conditions and wild camping gives so much, its great for the soul to get out there and see the mountains.
Hope you are ok man, I think simplicity and unusual challanges are reasons I love wild camping. Also I got into UL a little bit, not just to be more relaxed on the trip but also because you choose a rather simple setup and you have to imprpvise a little. But I am not compromising on sleep and warmth!
Sorry for any spelling mistakes, not a nativ here.
Yup, very relaxing. Also, being in SE Australia, we have unusually humid warm weather at present, and I'm living in a rental with no aircon. I'm watching this telling myself, "I feel cold. I am very, very cold." I hope things get better for you soon.
Another amazing video Paul, I particularly loved the night time time lapse section, and your clothing choices, I never looked at the Decathlon range, thinking them too cheap to be any good, but if youre using them properly outdoors, Im sure they'll be good enough for my 3 mile walk !!, Im also thikning about oen of those Buffalo jackets, they look great. Thanks for sharing your adventures once again
Would love to see you take the camping cooking a little bit further than just the dehydrated meals. Now you are full time I would like to see a decent camp meal 🥘
I’m a new subscriber and love your videos ⭐️ I don’t have a garden or much money so seeing your videos is my escape. Thank you 😊
Paul is a great guy. I have been subscribed to his channel since the beginning of the pandemic. He really helped me during lockdown as I found his reviews and wild camping videos a great means of escape when confined to being at home. He is always very informative and just makes you want to get out there yourself! Let’s all support him and spread the good word. Keep up the great work Paul!
Great video. I came across your channel about a month or so ago and you have really inspired me to get out. Don’t have any fancy kit but went away camping in the highlands for 2 nights last week just took 2 sleeping bags since got down to -4 plus the wind chill . Had a great time and would thoroughly recommend.
Brilliant video Paul. I think this overall stands as one of your best to date for production quality and information! Top Banana!
Great video Paul . Summit to Eat Chicken Fajita is my favourite too 😋 Your waterproof trousers look like Berghaus Deluge pants. I have a pair, very good and light.
Yes Paul! Been inspiring us for years now mate. Prepping for a Peaks camp over the next couple of weeks. Chuffed you've been able to turn this into your job. You deserve it mate 👍
Thank you. Have a great camp
Great views Paul, I always use a Klymit V sheet over my Klymit air mat in winter. It keeps my pillow in place so it doesn’t do a bar of soap slide in the night. Also means I don’t have to put the pillow in my sleeping bag hood. ATB
Buffalo Shirts are brilliant, I’ve been using them since the early 90’s and they still work a treat 👍
Excellent photography. Loved the colors.
Saw Andy’s video a couple days ago. Always fun to see a camp from another perspective! A great watch as always Paul!
Thanks Paul. Always love watching your adventures.
Another spot on vid Paul. Love it. Keep them going. Always very Intresting.
Excellent video as ever! Great accompanying you on your adventures. P
Great video Paul , ive loved you showing all the gear and telling us all about it , im still making a list for when I start next year
Love your videos paul very thersputic keep them comming
thanks Paul for the feedback on the gear me and my brother-in-law Steve are nearly ready for our camp cant wait , thanks again pal
Paul just a video idea, maybe a guide for drying and storing your kit? Would be interesting to see what you do!
Thank you for the excellent tip using a bit of tissue to light a burner in poor conditions. After struggling to light my trangia in high wind recently I remembered it and you saved the day.
Hello Paul after watching your video it gave me a long needed kick up the bum to get out so you inspired me up M hill on Thursday had a fantastic night was frosty but was warm and sunny by 8 am bit of a task dragging water up there but was well worth it Thanks kp
Great video and so glad it’s going well as full time job. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻🏴
Always enjoy watching you and Jo!
Nice one nighter, it’s great just walking up a hill and camping for a night,
can’t get my head around a quilt, I use a Rab ascent 1100 and I am just right ! Perhaps I sleep cold, but I enjoy lying on the bag while being wrapped up tight.
It’s nice to see your views on gear.
Keep em coming
Fantastic as always Paul! Rather you than me, I’m waiting for a couple more months yet 🤣
Paul, I think you should do a weekend wild camping trip. Just one night camping it's kind of becoming over done. Don't you think so?🤔 I think weekend trip would be more extended and we love to see how and what pack up and how much we can go in such a time fx your favourite peak district. Would be much appreciated 👍
Watch this space. Coming soon.👍
I would like this
Baybe a week outside? Or more?
Weekend? Go full on and do Ben Nevis! Thanks for the vid. Cheers.
I say a full month in a 26 litre pack 🙃
There is something to be said for a Messner fix. When the spring arrives, I'm into the Peak District, camping a la bike, but in a secluded but picturesque fixed site. This means I can cycle all around Castleton and District, but enjoy my scaled down camping for one, with the bonus of peace, quiet and a great book.
Meantime Paul's vids always fire me up ready for the arrival of Spring.
Thanks Paul. Keep the faith.
Dave in Doncaster.
Great vid Paul love the buffalo jacket keep up the awesome work mate!!!
Ouch this looks like quite an endurance exercise but fascinating to watch, clearly without your professional gear you'd be dead or suffering from hypothermia. I'm watching this and thinking Christ on a bike 🚲 you guys are really doing this. You can tell it's about the challenge, I just wouldn't have the endurance skills to put myself through this level of discomfort but you've definitely peaked my interest in a bit of summer camping so kudos to you both 👍
Folks 80 years ago and beyond had no professional gear. They did just fine. I did the bulk of my camping in the 1980's, canvas tarp tent with two collapseable wooden poles, a simple campfire pit with stones around it, good wool layers (socks, pants, sweater and hat). No high-tech electronics. I did just fine. Good sleeping bag is critical.
My tarptent scarp 2 is awesome, they are as good as the hillibergs, great video once again pal 👍
Beavers graces us with a return, a blessner indeed
Fab video as always Paul, cheers !!
Great video as always, cheers mate. 😃👍🏼
Great video pal and top class kit
Great video as always Paul, love the 360 camera! I'd love to see more of the adventure involved in wild camping though, rather than just the camping part.
You’re braver than me at this time of year! But your videos always get me itching to go camping 😁
Go for it!
I loved the overnight timelapse!
Excellent escape from from the urban grind
I love it when I'm all tucked up in me bed with a nice hot pie and going camping with Paul Messner.
Cracking mate good to see you and Andy back out and looked like a perfect night for it. Still love that scarp mind and could be very tempted. I might try a quilt this year too see how I get on with one. Anyways hopefully catch yous soon for a wild camp, take care. ATB Steve
Great vid Paul. Thanks
Paul just for your information the Buffalo tops have been a favourite with special forces and mountain troop for many years....pertex (the outer fabric is one of the most windproof materials available) they as you have mentioned can be worn against the bare chest....dry quick and are loved by the paras and mountain troop.....as you know they are not waterproof yet dry quickly in wind....another favourite is the chest pocket is good for stowing maps ......it is an all round special forces loved jacket.....you can get hoods for them....though i have never bothered...but a super bit of kit...
nice one paul keep them comeing
That's good Paul.
Especially the stars the Moon spinning above. I try looking up to see if the stars move unsuccessfully but you. Dude you nailed that sucker.
Don't stop rocking beast mode clobber, that's an efficient shelter too.
Overall, boss movie.
Sound munch.
Screw below zero;) Paul's questing. It's great!
From Craig.
Nice one m8 them quilts look good!
I think simplicity and unusual challanges are reasons I love wild camping. Also I got into UL a little bit, not just to be more relaxed on the trip but also because you choose a rather simple setup and you have to improvise a little. But I am not compromising on sleep and warmth!
Sorry for any spelling mistakes, not a nativ here.
Hi Paul. Nice vids. I used to camp in Belgium, up in the Arden mountains, love it in the winter. Here in the UK we are not allowed to make campfires so to keep warm in the tent i use t-light candles which i put inside my cooking pot so i dont knock them over. I also prefer to cook on a penny stove. Maybe you could give it a go. Have fun mate.✌️
Great video Paul,
Minimal Gear camping is cool.There's a second hand site for tents,sleepingbags etc.great gear.A lot from Himalaya expéditions.Ya'll should give it a try
How about a Winter west highland way or winter great glen way, the Isle of Arran circular is amazing (all amazing in summer apart from the midge)
Nice video Paul, keep em coming mate 👍🏻
Thank you for another awesome video bud
Love the Hat Paul? Good work fella 👍
Superb again!!!👏👏👏👏
That time lapse was incredible
Great video as always 🌹
I use a UGQ and the regular version of your thermarest. Warm and comfortable
Brilliant vid again 👍🏻👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Another quality video Paul, always become engaged with videos on kit and Gear. Any plans for meets ups group camps? Keep doing what your doing 💪🏼👊🏼
Very candid. Coffee on its way 👍
Pretty much my ideal set up from tent to sleep system and jacket. Just wish I had the wonga!! 🤣
I will add.....the low hanging rear of the jacket adds provided warm to the bottom...and it stuffed in a stuff bag makes a good pillow
Nice one Paul, yeah another month for me till I'm out do prefer warmer weather but a brilliant look at your warm gear mate ...p.s my bobble hats on way I'll send pictures 😃👍🏕
Will you do multi day trips? Same content on repeat for months, camp one night, have a dehydrated meal to celebrate walking up a hill, square space sponsor, maybe do a gear review, and the cycle continues. Why not start doing multi day hiking? Those were the videos that got me hooked onto your channel. The derwent valley heritage way was a pearler of a video.
Great video mate
Can you please do a full review on the terraquatro 3p tent which u used in ur last video, I’m very tempted by it but I would like to see how it performs in the wind and packing size, would be really appreciated thank you!
Paul, be brave and ditch the base layer mate. It makes a difference. I've been a pertex and pile disciple for donkeys years, and its the d..s b......s for winter. I've even used it in the Arctic in -35, although now I'm in Montane Extreme smocks as they seem to fit me a bit better now. Same horse, different jockey though, and definately workmthat much better without baselayers 👍👍👍👍 Top channel mate, love it.
I will give it a go but it contradicts everything I was ever told about layers and moisture control🤣
I'd agree to an extent. For me the Montane Extreme works best in very cold weather, and in that no base layer is best. But for standing around in as Paul was here for a time, you need to over layer on top, they can get very chilly!
Trust me! To be fair, it took me a little while to come round at first, but once I did, boom....... Yes, I agree with the comment re active/inactive, but I used to have a Buffalo Belay Jacket to put over the top when inactive. Now I have a medium Montane for active, then another in large to go over when inactive ( no, I'm not made of money either, both 2nd hand off eBay and the pair were less than the cost of one new one.
Great video dude! Be ace to see a comparison of the xtherm and the Sea to Summit Extereme!
@6:38 think we just witnessed Andys technique for saying warm.
😂😂😂
Hi Paul, are you planning on doing a multi day hike? Really enjoyed your Derbyshire heritage wag video.
The rescue helicopter came over us at about 5ish up at ladybower. Camped in some woodland which kept the frost off 🙏 nice vid Paul 👍
Sensible choice mate.
@@PaulMessner an absolutely cracking spot tbh
Great video Paul, good to see you using my new Stormin Norman wind shield 😂👍
Okay...I'll leave it to you in my will 😂👍
@@PaulMessner 😂😂👍
Some nice bits of kit Paul I have the buffalo special 6 got it for a bargain at £60 of a FB group atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
I love your videos proper inspired me to get up and move can you do tents that you would pick if you had £100 ? And your budget route from clothes to bag to cooking and food too tent setup and sleep anyways see you in the hills soon ☺️
Hi Paul, was the city lights Sheffield or Manchester, I'd like to do a kinder camp looking over Manchester but I'm not that familiar with the Hatfield end, I've done loads from edale and don't have time to do the long walk when entering from edale 👍
Hi Paul - excellent as always - about head out on the Cape Wrath trail and your light weight meths cookset looks ideal to keep the weight down - can’t find any link for it on your notes?
Love your videos bud
You look nice and cozy🤗
would love to know how its been since leaving PAYE. really love seeing how you have progressed and the views are amazing.
I was contemplating a video with an update on life after a regular job but wasn’t sure how much interest it would generate
Another great vid excellent info as always I've just pressed the button on the thermarest should be here Friday I can't wait finger is hovering on the ugq quilt tho lol
Therarest is unreally at keeping you warm. The quilts are a tad pricey but I love mine.
@@PaulMessner yea everything seems very pricey these days but my winter gear just needs a boost was on about it with Andy I've been using my cumulus 350 quilt and s2s either light xt been down to -3 with them but wouldn't think they would go much lower
Hiya Paul ..
Looked a great camp in the Peaks..think the frost just adds to it 🥶🥶 preparing for hadrians wall but don't think I'll have the UGQ in time ...but have treated myself to the thermarest compressible pillow ....Have you tried one ....👍🏻👍🏻
Paul, is this now your favourite jacket? It feels odd at first but trust me when wearing it directly next to skin. You’ll get used to it and it works even better 👍🏻
Great video pal
Very enjoyable 😊👍
Hi Paul what stove and fuel type did you use, please?
It's says jetboil in the description but you used a alcohol stove.
Great vid as usual Paul, what was the small alcohol stove and the wind shield you was using T.I.A....
Was this last Thursday? I was over on the lost lads loop and as I was walking off I saw the rescue heli barrelling down the reservoir
Very informative video, as usual. Thank you for sharing. I noticed a Petzl Noctilight hanging in your tent. May I ask what light you have inside please? Many thanks.
Thank you for the video. Where's that bridge, you crossed at the beginning? Are you up on Stanage Edge?
Nice night out chaps. 👌🏼
Good to see the Scarpy out again, I lost one of the rods on my last wild camp, cost me $50 to post out a $2.50 replacement rod. 😭
Do you ever let the alcohol burner warm the tent? Gets surprisingly toasty. 😁
Ouch....expensive accident that mate. I do sometimes use it to warm up the inside. It definitely warms things up a bit
@@PaulMessner gutted mate, lesson learned, I'll always check before packing away now. Ordered a fanboy Tarptent beanie too. 😆
another $50 I hope for shipping😁
@@PaulMessner lol, turned out alright £37 all in, including the beanie and some spare guyline for the trekking pole set up for either end like your video.
Nice time lapse
Nice looking tent! Kit looks decent too! Aren't you the outdoors Viking guy?
I've done a -3° solo camp on dartmoor Great!
First and your a diamond geezer paul debs xx.
Your footage looks lovely but the thing I miss using these cameras is zooming… like a shot of the helicopter or macro of plants etc.
Hi. WATCHING. LIKE. LIKE. CAMPING. VIDEO.
It's supposed to be -15C here in central Pennsylvania, USA tonight (January 27, 2022). No wind though... balmy!
Another great video. Would you prefer to hammock camp if the opportunity is there or stick with the tent?
Fantastic Paul, living the dream. Where did you buy the Scarp 1 tent from?
Another great video Paul. Any chance of doing something like Hadrian’s Wall?
Watch this space. Multi day trips on the agenda soon.