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Border Rambler
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An outdoor enthusiast doing wildcamping and general outdoor adventures , keeping the memories alive for when my knees give in !
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A Blustery Night On The Crags….
I headed out on a lovely sunny but blustery afternoon, this would soon change to more normal weather for hill camping.
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(New) MLD Solomid XL | Southern Uplands | Wet weather Camping
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Finally head out on a camp to test out my new MLD Solomid XL in silpoly (not silnylon as said in video) after selling the DCF version earlier in the year. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you can buy me a coffee☕️ www.buymeacoffee.com/borderrambler #wildcamping #camping #scotland
A Canal Bikepacking Trip.
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Back on the bike again , I have sort lost my way a bit recently for solo wildcamps but I will be back very soon with a bog standard hill camp . On this one we start at Warrington railway station then head south along the canals. Join us as we have no real plan and see where we end up. Music used from the CZcams audio library Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambl...
Hadrian’s Cycleway | NCN72 | C2C Route
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed 2 měsíci
On this adventure I tackle the Hadrian’s Cycleway starting in Whitehaven on the Cumberland coast, and finishing in South Shields on the Northumberland coast. I could have done it over 2 days but I took it steady iver 3 instead. This is already up on my cycling channel , so ignore if you’ve already watched on there. youtube.com/@davesolobiker5601?si=4LPwNVxu0tCSJg5J Please consider subscribing t...
Summit Bivi camp | Long Crag | Bewcastle Fells
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Headed out late for a quick overnight Bivi camp, with the weather being glorious I wasn’t going to waste a night indoors. Music from the CZcams audio library. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you can buy me a coffee☕️ www.buymeacoffee.com/borderrambler #solowildcamp #bivicamping
New Tent Day | Southern Uplands | Aurora
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 3 měsíci
With the weather playing ball for once , I head north to the Southern Uplands to try out a new shelter in the “Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo” , I have owned this tent before about four years ago but since then they have done a few upgrades, like the colour and the tie outs. It is more of a 2-3 season tent which packs away really small, and it was bought with my own money ! It was a nice chilled c...
Bike Camping in Kershope Forest
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Finally the weather gods aligned with my days off, so I packed up the bike and set sail for a ride out to a local haunt to test out a new tent I have bought for bike camping. Apologies for the lack of just wildcamping videos, I will be out doing camps over the coming months with a few new shelters to try out. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would...
Leeds Liverpool Canal ride : #bikepacking
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 3 měsíci
Finally we head to Liverpool to start the Leeds to Liverpool Canal , 127 miles over 3 days in testing conditions to say the least. Day one we set off from Liverpool in sunshine but will it last , how will the towpaths be after a never ending winter of rain. Join us for a memorable trip along this iconic canal. Music used from the CZcams audio ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::...
Solo Bivi Camp | Bewcastle Fells
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Finally I get back out into the fells to do a bivi camp, weather was a bit hit and miss on this one and still bitterely cold for the time of year. Music used from the CZcams audio library. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you can buy me a coffee☕️ www.buymeacoffee.com/borderrambler #wintercamping #tarpcamping #sol...
Summit Bivi camp
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On this one I thought it would be wise to do a summit Bivi camp, what could possibly go wrong.. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you can buy me a coffee☕️ www.buymeacoffee.com/borderrambler #wintercamping #tarpcamping #solowildcamp
Solo Wildcamp in the Forest #bikepacking
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 5 měsíci
On this one I head out on my bike for a wild camp , as I need to build up the leg strength for up and coming bike trips in the near future. I also tested out a new small tent also for those trips, and with the weather favourable I headed out laden with gear towards the hills. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you c...
Freezing Solo Winter Camp…
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 7 měsíci
Well this was a shock to the system, 3 month since my last camp and I chose one of the coldest nights of the year. Sorry it’s a bit long winded but I haven’t been out for a while. This was quick overnighter on the Bewcastle Fells enjoying the winter sunshine and escaping back home before the proper snowfall came at around 10am ! It might be 3 month till the next one if it stays this cold, think...
Bewcastle Fells | Relaxing Camp | Starry Night
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With a few days settled weather I head up onto the Bewcastle Fells for a relaxed camp, and I am also treated to a beautiful starry night. Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you can buy me a coffee☕️ www.buymeacoffee.com/borderrambler Music from CZcams audio library Acoustic Breeze - Music: Bensound License code: 8J9...
A Windy Night In The Hills.
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One of those camps were I should have just stayed at home, but I suppose it was a good test for the gear I was using . Please consider subscribing to my channel czcams.com/users/BorderRambler. If you would like to support the channel you can buy me a coffee☕️ www.buymeacoffee.com/borderrambler A Day to Remember - Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: GARYDMVW9YVVRZA1 Music - C...
Robens Primavapour 60 Airmat | First Impression
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A quick first look of the Robens mountain Bivvy , before a summit camp on the fells. This is not a review only my first thoughts before putting it through its paces , check out my first camp using it and how I got on with it here - czcams.com/video/AdH3qPwP2sc/video.htmlsi=DgrZvkLXP3LhZU-p Link to the air pad Primavapour 60 - www.robens.de/en-gb/shop/outdoor-sleeping-gear/primavapour-60 Please ...
Solo Bivi Camping deep in the forest.
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 11 měsíci
Solo Bivi Camping deep in the forest.
Lanshan 1 Pro still worth it in 2023 ?
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 11 měsíci
Lanshan 1 Pro still worth it in 2023 ?
Coast to Coast Bikepacking trip, sort of…..
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 11 měsíci
Coast to Coast Bikepacking trip, sort of…..
Robens mountain Bivvy | First Impression
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Robens mountain Bivvy | First Impression
Summer in the Hills | Scottish Borders | Solo Wildcamp
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Summer in the Hills | Scottish Borders | Solo Wildcamp
Summer Solstice | Solo Wildcamp | Lanshan 1 Pro
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Summer Solstice | Solo Wildcamp | Lanshan 1 Pro
Bike camping in Cumbria and Lancashire.
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed rokem
Bike camping in Cumbria and Lancashire.
Windy Bewcastle Fells | Solo Wildcamp | Lanshan 1 Pro
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed rokem
Windy Bewcastle Fells | Solo Wildcamp | Lanshan 1 Pro
Bike Camping along the Lancaster Canal.
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Bike Camping along the Lancaster Canal.
Three Day Bike Packing Adventure | Stealth Bivi Camping
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Three Day Bike Packing Adventure | Stealth Bivi Camping
Beautiful video. Enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍116
Thank you and for the sub 👍 atb Dave ⛺️
Good stuff Dave , nice spot but i'm sure i've seen you there before . The weather is pants this year , hoopefully a settled spell soon ...cheers Stevie
Cheers Stevie, yeah it’s one of my go to places for a chilled camp. Lets hope autumn is better than summer 😂 atb Dave ⛺️👍🏻
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking me along, Dave. Beautiful country. Cheers!
Thanks Dan ⛺️👍
Nice one Dave, the tent looked more than capable in those blustery conditions. Good to get a camp without the pesky insects though 👍
Thanks mate, tent held up no probs 👍 deffo no insect life on this one atb Dave
I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for taking me along, Dave. Hi from Minnesota USA! Cheers!
Thanks Dan , appreciate as always atb Dave ⛺️👍
Enjoyed the video.👍
Thank you Carol ⛺️👍🏻
Good videos, thanks! Do you find you get wind coming in under the fly? I found that with my Tarp Tent Notch and now use a Hilleberg Enan in the summer which I much prefer as the fly comes down to the ground?
Thanks Nick , you do get a little but it all helps with ventilation 👍🏻 atb Dave
I love them old farmsteads Dave. Ha, they weren't taking any chances though - concealed CCTV. I have to say great pitching skills there as always Dave. You know what's best and always manage to tuck in. A blowy night but hey you almost got that sunset. Gloves in August? What's happened to our summer? Well, good going. Mark
It’s a cracking old building Mark, that big rock certainly saved me from the worst of the wind. But it’s been a pretty dire summer up this neck of the woods ! Atb Dave ⛺️👍🏻
@@BorderRambler Hey, yeah I wouldn't mind being the owner of it Dave. Good to hear of the shelter. For sure a shit one down here too.
Hi Dave A cracking camp, I do like your side of our hills Nice tent Great as always Cheers Adrian
Thanks Adrian , grass is always greener lol yours looks better to me 😂 atb Dave ⛺️👍🏻
Nice one Dave Cracking looking spot ! Cheers Graham
Thanks Graham ⛺️👍
Like buses Dave! two in quick succession. Enjoyed it and the lunar solo is a real classic.
lol yeah managed to get another one in atb Dave ⛺️👍
When you get stinking hot summers like us you'd kill for an overnighter like you just had Dave. Love to see those grey skies and the rain thru the sunrays. Like you said hard to pick the days but just make the best of what you have as you always do. Great to come along with you mate. Bushyboy Oz.
I could imagine you would love our conditions , grey skies and rain 😂 you are right it’s just good to be out whatever . thanks for watching atb Dave ⛺️👍
Good camp, Dave. 👍🏻 It’s not all about the sunsets/sunrises…it’s just simply good to be out and away from people, and life’s distractions! Do you still have your Lanshan as well as this Six Moons Design shelter? I’m not sure I’d get on with this one with it only being a single-skin shelter. My Lanshan-1 Plus with 4-season inner is still my go to lightweight option..⛺️
You are right , just being out is always good and away from it all. My cycling mate has my Lanshan now and it’s still getting regular use ⛺️👍 treat Dave
I know the weather has not been too bad in August but when you look at the year as a whole it has been pants, far too wet for me. Well you did mention rain on this one and that did sound like a heavy shower and windy too. Not the best of mornings but at least you kept dry on the way down, well, mainly dry, cheers Alan
Yes it’s been a truly awful summer weather wise Alan, at least on this one I kept dry 😂 hoping we get an Indian summer in September 😎 atb Dave ⛺️👍
Hi Dave, like the tent. Looks quality. Did you apply a tie out patch to the side? Where do you buy them?
Thanks , no the ones on the side are already on but I added one at the bag but didn’t use it on this camp. Ultralight outdoor gear are the only UK stockist , or eBay as they come up now and again. Atb Dave
Nice camp, still love that tent, a little condensation in morning, still great tent. Cheers dave.
Thanks mate , yeah condensation is always inevitable. Atb Dave ⛺️👍
Gorgeous spot mate, that tent is tempting me. I’m actually looking forward to the colder weather.
Btw what’s the tripod you’re using?
Thanks Hardy , I know what you mean summer is good but the insect life isn’t. Little tripod is just a carbon fiber job - www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002008575134.html?src=google&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gclsrc=aw.ds&&albagn=888888&&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype=&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_id=&ds_e_product_id=en1005002008575134&ds_e_product_merchant_id=109324011&ds_e_product_country=GB&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=17858129175&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD6I-hGakp1CaQDxmwOzWJYmCwY0g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt4a2BhD6ARIsALgH7DrNQsjCZjSc6V6oasLh_9n8F2bOsRf43GMv2xj3o3PpV3GL7IULaWMaAsqPEALw_wcB atb Dave ⛺️👍
I keep coming back to your videos. Feel like I am doing them with you. Look forward to your future ones. What weather app do you use? Didn't recognise the one you showed.
Thanks, the app I use is clime the free version . Atb Dave ⛺️👍
@@BorderRambler cheers, will take a look. ATB Mark
Good to see you back on your local fells Dave. I think those mushies at the start were chanterelles.....very tasty! Enjoy your bike trip mate. ATB, Chris
Thanks Chris , I thought they looked like them but wasn’t 100% sure atb Dave 🚲⛺️👍
well at least it stayed dry dave & you got out the wind 😊 ⛺ my shoulder is knackered at the minute so had to cancel Friday's camp . sitting with heat pack on now to try & manage work tomorrow 🥴 atb
Yes I stayed dry which is always a bonus , shoulder injury and your job are not a good combo ! Hope the heat eases it atb Dave 💪🏻👍
\stuck in with an injury ... looks a nice trip
Hope you are back up and about soon atb Dave 👍
Thought you had retired from camping 😂😂
Nope just been busy 👍
@@BorderRambler busy busy busy . I've never been busier
@@SilvoTours I bet , unfortunately my busy is having to work still 😂 such in inconvenience but pays the bills
@@BorderRambler work boo.
Is it easier to find a pitch site due to smaller size? As i understand one of the downsides of duomid is that a huge area needed to put it up right?
Yes it has a smaller pitching size than the duomid but it still requires a decent size area to pitch it.
And if ground is uneven is it still possible to pitch it stable?@@BorderRambler
Yes it can be with adjustments made to suit the ground, but it’s always better to find more suitable flat ground. This camp wasn’t the best pitch due to lumpy long grass, but I still managed to make use of it.
I just told Donna to stop teasing me with Tantalising camping spots now you're doing the same Dave...so cruel..😭😭..😉🤣...Im missing those hills like I miss Italian Ice cream. Shudda told me you were selling that DCF Solomid lol...anyway, you've got loads more space in the XL and a cheaper piece o' kit now...extra change left over to buy summat else, but don't tell the MRS..😉😉..good to see you out again...atb, Annie.
I thought I better get out and do a camp 😂 yeah I wasn’t get the full use for its cost. The silpoly is much easier to use , pack away etc and lots cheaper. Are you any closer to getting out on the hills yet ? Atb Dave
@@BorderRambler Nope...months away. Not this side of 2025 sadly....Sainsburys is as far as Ive got atm...🤣
@@catherineweaver9302 oh dear…. It will drive you mad each time videos are posted 😱 slowly slowly you will get there
@@BorderRambler I don't mind being 'driven mad' by more vids, Dave..🤪😉
The perfect summer camp Dave - wind, clag and rain! But you know what....it's still good to be out. And nice to see you back out up the hills, it's been a while. Enjoyed this one as always, and a wise move to sell the DCF if you're not getting the use out of it. The rain sounded lush on the tent. One day you'll get a nice hike in with no raging torrents to deal with, you'll get a nice flat pitch, it'll be warm - with just enough breeze to keep the midge and flies at bay - sunset will be glorious....as will sunrise, then a farmer will pass you just as you're pulling down and offer you a lift back to the car on his quad.....but where's the fun in that? 😂 atb from DVS :)
You are absolutely right , just being out whatever the weather was just enjoyable .DCF shelter just wasn’t getting the use and the sil-poly version is much more useable and robust. Looking forward to the next one before I hit the canals at the end of the month 🚲⛺️👍 atb Dave
Good to see you back out Dave and back up in my neck of the woods too. Weathers been awful this year for trying to get out without dealing with either high winds, rain or clag. Think you could right with last year too. Been a while since I’ve seen you up there, bar maybe one in durisdeer?
Thanks Robert , it’s always the same sunny when at work then rain when I’m off 😂🤷♂️ yeah Durisdeer other side of the 74 tho lol atb Dave
Loving the new tent Dave! At least you got some views before the clag set in!👍👍
Thanks Anthony , typical summer weather 😂 atb Dave ⛺️👍
What pole is that as you have a dedicated pole??
It’s an alpkit 3 piece tarp pole at 125 cm atb Dave
Ta@@BorderRambler
Southern Uplands are much more peaceful than the Lake District. Nice camping spot mate.
Absolutely Richard , I prefer the solitude of the SU ⛺️👍
Good to see you back out Dave, living vicariously through others channels so glad you brought a video out. I’ve opted for an ultra version pyramid tent so see how that fairs when I’m back out. Cheers Steven
Thanks Steven , I have been very slack of late on YT. can’t go wrong with a mid tent tho 👍 atb Dave
The tent looks like a good piece of kit Dave, you did pitch it in an exposed location and it stood the test. It is great that you can access the southern uplands relatively easily from home. I have noticed the Tweed is running the last few days, so I assumed there was lots of rain across in the west where it rises. So your trouble crossing burns is understandable, safety is always best when hill walking espiecally in such remote areas, even with your experience. Another brilliant overnighter, Thanks for taking us along, ATB Big Dave.
Thanks Big Dave , yeah August and burns are worse than winter 😂 . it’s a 45 min drive from home , and I can have the fells to myself . I do love this part of the world both sides of the M74 are my playgrounds when in the hills. atb Dave ⛺️👍
Good to see you back in the Southern Uplands Dave. I know I keep saying the same old crap about making the effort to get up there, but one day I might kick my arse hard enough and actually do it. Great trip mate, I liked the changing skies you got. 👍
Thanks Chris , likewise with me doing the Peak District. I like the option of somewhere not too far away but still remote ish . Tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍
Dave, where have you been mate 😊😊 great to see you out again bud 😎😎🍺🍺
I know Tony , lots going on in life and not enough time to get everything done 😂 . Hopefully I can get out more frequently from now on ⛺️👍 atb Dave
@@BorderRambler good to hear Dave, I’ve just purchased a one Tigris tipinova for a few trips with Rolo 😎😎🍺🍺 let’s see how it fares 😊😊
Much benefit over a Lashed up one though do you feel?
Larger and more robust if you mean over the Lanshan one ? Atb Dave
Nice tent that Dave 👍 You were lucky with your timings to beat the rain 🌧 Lee.
Cheers Lee , yeah it won’t have been fun setting up in the rain 😂🌧️
Another great mini-adventure. Did you order the tent from the States, or is there a UK stockist you can recommend? Really like the look of it.
Thanks , I ordered direct from the states there was a 4-6 week lead time . No UK stockists unfortunately . Atb Dave
@@BorderRambler Cheers, will have a look
Great to see you back Dave 👍 I’m loving the Dcf Solomid I got off to you. It’s been on westhighland way Cumbria way and other camps inbetween. Atb 👍
Good to hear , I just wasn’t going to get the full use out of it as I have too many to choose from 😂😂
@@BorderRambler haha very true I down sized amount of tents for our that reason 👍🤣
Good to see you out Dave, do love an MLD, that looks a great set up. Bought a Durston but im not sure about it as yet. Atb A
Thanks Andrew , they do a decent shelter . Durston seems a popular tent at the mo 👍
No surprise there Andrew!
You can tell us Dave you got more tents than underpants! 👍😉😁😎🍺
I did sell one , honest snowy 😂😂⛺️🍺👍
from 2 wheels to 2 feet 😊 squelchy underfoot but what do you expect for August 🤣⛺
Yeah so bloody wet Geordie at least it wasn’t cold which was a blessing 😂😂
Nice one Dave Good to see you out! Atb Graham
Cheers Graham it’s been a while eh 😂😂
MLD Solo Mid XL is a excellent shelter choice. I have mine in bright orange and enjoy it very much. Thanks for the video.
Yes very pleased with mine too 👍
Hi Dave, Welcome back to the hills and a magic spot, great camp, I will have to try the southern uplands looks so nice green and rolling. Cheers Adrian
Thanks Adrian , it’s great place and always so quiet ⛺️👍
Yippee. Love your ones where proper hiking 😊
Thank you , hoping to do another soon ⛺️👍 atb Dave
Hi Dave Great trip on some fab tow paths Grew up with canal walks and fishing yet no canals in Northumberland shame Cheers Adrian
Thanks Adrian , you were in canal country down in the midlands . Nearest to me is not far from Kendal with the Lancaster canal. I love the canals 👍 Atb Dave
I tried your method on my Canon SX430 powershot but it didnt work. any other tips?/
Sorry I haven’t
Superb ride out Dave. There seemed to be a nice pace - not to much of a rush. Just how we like if we're to enjoy the paths and countryside. The weather opened up but you had some nice pit stops. This wasn't peaks but pints. Tough with the willow though but a short haul and out the other side. Good going pitches and all. Mark
Thanks Mark it was an enjoyable trip but the British summer wasn’t playing ball. Still got to love the canals and towpaths. Atb Dave
@@BorderRambler A pleasure Dave. Yeah, an odd June and July. Bit weather show or not. Have a great week ahead.
can a good pitch be achieved with 140cm pole?
yes I would say so, mine is between 140-45 cm
Once again you done well not to end up in the cut after seeing how bad some of them towpaths were! Great to see the canal from the boat lift to Watcroft as that's where I use to live and go picking damsons as there are a couple of trees along there. Great watch, looks like you both enjoyed it!
Cheers Lynden the law of averages we will end up in the drink one day 😱great that you could recall some of your favourite sections. It was another great trip 🍺⛺️😱👍
Hats off to you guys riding along a narrow tow path after 5 pints, leave the lycra brigade for dead.
Thanks , heavy going towpaths requires rehydration 🍺🚲👍 atb Dave
Another great bike trip Dave, with plenty of ale supped 😎. Might have to nip over to Nantwich, looks a nice place. ATB, Chris
Thank Chris , we were just sheltering in those pubs from the rain 😂 Nantwich was very nice and well worth a trip atb Dave ⛺️🍺🚲👍