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Haha, I’ll take a platter every camp from now on! Thanks Rich, been thinking about jacking the CZcams in, but we’ll see. Maybe I’ll just keep them shorter, think that’s the way to go. All the best mate.

@@boolay75 Ya joking, how come man? I enjoy watching your vids you’re putting out some really good stuff. Hope you decide to keep it up mate. 👍🏼

@@Northern_Rockhopper just wonder if it’s worth the effort sometimes mate, though every now and then I’ll watch some of the old ones so they’re still a nice way to document memories for me. I might not film my next trip and see if it makes much difference.

Indeed. Thanks for watching young Gog.

Ah Cuan, so glad you watched it! Like I said, you're so lucky to have that on your doorstep.ATB mate.

@@boolay75 I'll be watching them all from now on 😂 sure am mate, get yourself moved up 😂

Yeah cracking spot and pretty much perfect conditions, I was very lucky. Thanks for watching mate.

Yeah it’s handy. Thought about getting the gear loft as well but don’t need it really. ATB mate.

It was a cracking camp. To be honest I only went up as I couldn’t get WiFi in the pubs in Buttermere, and needed a signal, but very glad I did anyway 😀 It’s the DJI mic 2 mate that connects via Bluetooth. I used to have the DJI mic and the receiver but this is much less hassle with the osmo action 4. You do have some pairing issues, especially if you’re changing devices, but all in all best mic I’ve had by far.

@@boolay75 Nice one thanks for the info. I think a single mic via Bluetooth is the way forward for me keep it simple. 👍

Fantastic area, that had a nice remote feel to it. I actually loved trudging around the bog and making my own paths up.

@@boolay75 across the valley from 3 tarns to Broad Stand is a total bog fest, waders needed 🤣🤦 when it's wet. But it's a lovely area 😁

Cheers young Daniel. Thanks for watching.

Yeah it’s a cracking spot, got a bit of everything. Thanks for feedback mate and thanks for watching 👍🏻

I ended up bog trotting up there, hard on the legs but loved it! Watched your video going up to Scafell that way….that’s next time!

@@boolay75The Great Moss valley is one of my favourite places very remote and usually quiet, you’ll love the scramble up fox’s gully, look forward to the video. 👍

@@TheSummitexplorer69 it looks quite straightforward going up foxes gullly, think I’d prefer it to lords rake, what’s the path up Cam Spout like?

@@boolay75 I've don't it in winter and summer both times boggy under foot try to cross the river around cam spout area. If you go pasted fox's gully to mickledore and then down to lords rake which is a great scramble and if your feeling brave go up the west wall traverse. Only reason I go up fox's gully is to collect water at the top from the tarn, so I'm not carrying it up lords rake.

Too kind. I forgot to change the settings to 4k but still turned out ok I think! Thanks for watching mate.

Hey up Rich, hope you’re well mate. It’s got loads of places to pitch and always overlooked so quiet 😃. One of my favourites.

Yeah, I don’t know what it is about that area but I just didn’t get any good vibes about it! Sheffield Pike was a nice pitch though, if only I’d have gone there in the first place!

I’ve had the Voyager 2 as well, good tent, but similar sort of problem in that the headroom tapers off at one end . Definitely more spacious in the abisko though, especially lengthways.

Anything with Pike or Crag in the name are usually quite interesting places I find.

Yeah I love places like Sheffield Pike. Not really into huge grassy fells. Why I’ve always thought summit of Helvellyn is a bit overrated as well.

Yeah would have been cool if I could have had a wander around and have a chill out as the views were pretty good towards Skiddaw and Keswick. I probably won’t go back though unless I decide one day to complete the Wainwrights, should have done Great Dodd whilst I was up there dammitt!

Thanks for the tip. I’ll try it next time!

I should have done the same in retrospect! Having said that I changed from Pillar to Esk Pike, to Watson’s Dodd and ended up on Sheffield Pike so they got lower and lower!

@@boolay75 oh yeah, pillar would have been really exposed too. I had 30mph last time I was on that and it was brutal

Thanks Callum. I’d have been fine on top but I made a bit of a selfish call tbh as it was obvious it was going to clag in looking towards the west. I’m guessing you guys couldn’t see a thing from about 9pm onwards!

Sure was mate. Looking forward to the next one.

Hello mate. The Pioneer 2 is a really good all rounder. It’s got its pros and cons as you’ve mentioned. I’ve not really had any issues with it apart from when you pitch it can be a slight faff, you’re right there’s something a bit odd about the corners. In comparison the abisko is a far better tent and worth the extra money if you can get the b grade option that I’ve got. Appreciate it’s £150 more but the quality, ease of pitching and options mean it’s worth it for me.

@@boolay75Thanks for the prompt response and sorry to push the point but how do you do with the height of the Abisko? On some video of it the people inside seem to be bent over as though it's not very high. One of the things I hate with my current tunnel tent. It is in fact the main thing putting me off the tent. PS I think I can get a B version abisko shape for a good price if its not too long)

@ianmatlock1 it’s lower at the tail end for wind resistance so not great headroom there. Vestibule end you’ve got a decent amount of clearance though, I’m 5’11 and can sit up comfortably even on a mat. I did like the room in the pioneer, it’s just right as a one person tent.

Thanks Gayle. Beautiful spot isn’t it.

@@boolay75 yeah love it up there I’m currently waiting for the rain to stop teeming down so I can get from car to house glorious Northumberland weather lol

I’ve seen your posts on a Facebook group Gayle. Total respect for you!

It’s a strange one. If I’d have stayed at least I’d have been able to get in to wine a lot sooner 😂

​@@boolay75I just went straight up, pitched and had some wine 🍷🤣 Then got wrapped up 🤣😊

Cheers Richard. Can’t believe those lads thought I’d come to move them on 😂

@@boolay75 Natural forest ranger DAB 🤣

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They’ve got a lot of similarities so I couldn’t keep both. I kept the Abisko though because I’ve got the option to double pole it and pitch it all in one in, but I loved the Voyager as well. I’d have kept both if I could have afforded to 👍🏻

It’s a quality bit of kit. Got full confidence in it when the weather starts turning again.

It’s a good one for anyone mate, but yeah especially if you’re finding your feet 👍🏻

@@boolay75 i’ve asked so many times on wildcamping groups asking for recommendations for a keen novice and all i get is “find your own spot” or along those lines

@skellyondatelly well everyone has to start somewhere and you won’t get many better starts than this!

It’s Side Pike

Twice I’ve given you a shout out about your Tupperware box to put the drone in and forgot to add it! Will do it on next one!

@@boolay75 ha ha cheers mate. 😝

I’ll go again. It’s class. Next time though I’ll take the left path after the bridge, I think that’s where solo summiteer went on his video.

Thanks mate. They’re from a company called pure step. www.purestep.co.uk/collections/all-barefoot-shoes?tw_source=google&tw_adid=657262039419&tw_campaign=19081597870&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNbTvrCcKOa75nMti-X0nqhsdcx6UpAddTT7c8oWUVvHwkEtB62OqHxoCz2AQAvD_BwE

Yeah there are plenty to be fair. I watched your Bannerdale Crags video recently, it's on my list.

Superb, that’s great news on the fundraiser mate. Hopefully you reach your target 🤞🏻

Thanks for watching and thanks for the SUB!

Thanks GOG. Hopefully you enjoiy Sunday more! MOT

Yeah you can’t beat it. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

You should be ok. Thankfully it’s not one of the “hotspots”. If you were unlucky though, you could always push on a little bit further up to Lingmoor Fell which should also have some places to put a tent.

Thanks for watching. Sure give this a try. The company is called Purestep www.purestep.co.uk/collections/all-barefoot-shoes?Klaviyo&May%2017%2C%202024%20%7C%20CONTENT%20%7C%20Are%20Barefoot%20Shoes%20Good%20for%20City%20Walking%3F%20%232%20%2801HY2A1J8DFSTE67DQB96AP8GT%29&tw_source=Klaviyo&_kx=L7d-hRalgOWE0NhG_QEw1wmjBLf4oAnKa1mUpsNZtmk.Usevyj

Thanks for watching. Yeah it’s really lovely. Never get tired of those views.

It’s a pretty unique feeling when you’re out there. Getting out in some bad weather can be surprisingly fun, it’s all good experience at the end of the day!

Yes there is!

Was great to meet you, loved your enthusiasm!

It’s fantastic. First time for me!