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No Sun ☀️ No Summits? ⛰️
Wrong ❌
It's not all about the big peaks. In the Lake District there's lots of lower-level fells with big views.
On this craggy day, I submitted the Wainwrights, Glenridding Dodd and Arniston Crags.
Both of these mini-mountains have cracking views from the tops. These prove there's always views on show, even when the cloud is low and the big peaks are not visible.
These two fells still get the blood pumping and still give you a sense of achievement. I rewarded myself with a Manchester Tart at Glenridding.
Wearing:
ThruDark Siege Fleece
ThruDark Tee
ThruDark Strike Hiking Trousers
ThruDark Merino Tee
Salomon X Ultra 5 Hiking Boots
Darn Tough Merino Socks
Helinox Passport TL115 Trekking Poles
Decathlon Quechua Rucksack
Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses
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Wild Camping in my DREAM tent! ⛺️
I finally get to go out wild camping in the Lake District National Park in my dream tent, the Hilleberg Allak 2.
From the day I saw this tent, it's been on my wish list. It's one of the most expensive backpacking tents you can buy so it's taken me a while to afford and justify one.
The wild camp spot I've chosen is Place Fell, near Glenridding and Patterdale in the Lake District. This Wainwright looks like a proper mountain from the valley below and one that I've always wanted to conquer.
Expensive branded gear comes into its own when the weather gets though. It's tried and tested to ensure it's suitable for adverse weather conditions.
With the weather we’re currently experiencing, it’s well worth taking a look at my gear load out within the video plus some epic scenery and cooking too!
Video out now: Wild Camping in my Dream Tent!
https://youtu.be/9RU6Awa0Cx0
Thanks for watching!
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,124
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What a way to start the day! 🌄
An epic sunrise over the Peak District National Park. This time of year there's no need to set an alarm to watch the sun rise 🙌
This was a great camp spending time with fellow creator @scotts.outdoor.adventures 🎥
If this way the last day of summer it was a great way to go out ☀️
We've been really lucky with the weather in the UK this year, lots of warm and dry sunny days, perfect for hiking and camping. Can't wait to see what next year brings 🙏
Video here: Paradise in the Peak District!
https://youtu.be/wk4Zn5aJ9zw
Wild Camping Gear used:
Nortent Ly 1 3S backpacking tent
Fjallraven Keb 52 backpack
Fjallraven Keb hiking trousers
ThruDark long sleeve tee
Decathlon Quechua hiking shoes
Darn Tough socks
Rab beanie
Oakley Frogskin sunglasses
OMM insulation
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The last day of summer? ☀️
If it is, what a way to go out! 🌄
Video out now:
What an EPIC wild camping spot!
https://youtu.be/wk4Zn5aJ9zw
Day 1:
I re-visited Alport Castles in the Peak District National Park. It's a stunning place and it remains just as awesome as the first time I saw it. The Grand Canyon of the Peaks ⛰️
I was wild camping in the Nortent Ly1 3S one person backpacking tent. I absolutely love the space this tent has to offer, it's like a cave! ⛺️
I was lucky to see the sunset which finished off a spectacular day 🌅
The Peak District has so much to offer, you just need to get out there to find the best parts!
Check out my wild camping neighbour @ScottsOutdoorAdventures who used his MSR Hubba Hubba HD backpacking tent ⛺️
Scott’s video here: https://youtu.be/Q0AMiEQw2pg?is=zcISd...
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Review video out now!
This is the TFS Tents Saga. Prices start at £350 for the 20D 1.5p version.
It’s a well designed, high quality tent packed full of features. I go through all the features in the video.
It performed exceptionally well in the wind and that’s without the optional trekking poles too!
If you’re after a spacious solo backpacking tent for use all year round this could be the perfect tent for you.
Check out the video below to see more:
This backpacking tent took on strong winds and won!
https://youtu.be/S1Wa7645nDw
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Edale Skyline - 21m / 33k of awesomeness!
Did this hike with my much taller, younger brother!
Edale Skyline is an epic 20-mile (32km) horseshoe loop that tracks the dramatic high ridges circling Derbyshire's iconic Edale Valley.
• The Stats: ~4,000ft (1,200m) of pure hill climbing.
• The Route: Win Hill - Hope Cross - Kinder Scout Plateau - Mam Tor & The Great Ridge - Lose Hill.
• The Reward: Unmatched, 360-degree panoramic views of the Peak District, gritstone rock formations, and sweeping valley drops.
Epic day out, highly recommended!
Wearing:
Inov8 fleece
Mountain Equipment tee @inov_8 ultra race shorts @darntoughvermont socks
@decathlonuk Quechua MH500 Light hiking shoes
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS watch
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Caught out by the wind again! ⛺️ 💨
Once again, the forecast was wrong. Initially in my favour. What should have been overcast was blue sky and sunshine.
However, from 3:15am the wind started raging! I spent at least half an hour trying to perfect the guy lines to maximize the chances that f the tent surviving.
And survive it did! Really impressed with the TFS Tents Saga. It performed brilliantly. Had I been using trekking poles, I could have utilized the tent’s trekking pole sleeves to strengthen the door sides of the tent too.
A great wild camp bringing yet more experience of camping in challenging conditions.
Video out now:
So much for a peaceful wild camp! The weather turned on me!
https://youtu.be/lt9hhS8EueY
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A stunning tent, packed full of features. Could this be ‘the one’?
The 2026 Terra Nova Southern Cross 1 is a huge improvement over its predecessor. 28% larger, more features and stronger too.
It’s a 4 season tent that can handle all but the worst of conditions.
Check out my review here:
The best all-round solo backpacking tent?
https://youtu.be/2QcVpM9ELVk
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Never been seen before!
New video out now: https://youtu.be/n3RIopO4Sdk?is=cNBW_...
This Decathlon tent features a very special fabric. It’s great to see Brands innovating and creating solutions for camping gear issues.
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The secret way to summit Snowdon ⛰️ 🤫
Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa is becoming increasingly popular. Almost too popular!
I’ve climbed Snowdon several times but this time I think I may have found the best way up. It’s got everything, just not the people.
Take a look at my latest video and see if you agree, the route is superb! 🥾
The SECRET way to summit Mount Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa (avoid the crowds!)
https://youtu.be/y4qQtn-2qDU
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