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Paul and a Pack
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Join me for some hiking, backpacking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors on two feet.
Hi folks, welcome to my channel. I'm Paul, from the North Yorkshire Coast in the UK.
I love the outdoors; day hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, exploring and wild camping. I've been hiking since 2011, when a trip to Utah opened my eyes to some spectacular scenery. Ever since then I've planned most of my holidays around hiking and camping in the great outdoors. For me there's nothing quite like the feeling of freedom when you walk off into the wilderness for a week with everything you need in your backpack.
The videos I post here will mostly be records of my trips, information on gear I use or have used, and possibly even some tips too. I hope you find at least a few of them useful!
Thanks for stopping by and happy trails!
Hi folks, welcome to my channel. I'm Paul, from the North Yorkshire Coast in the UK.
I love the outdoors; day hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, exploring and wild camping. I've been hiking since 2011, when a trip to Utah opened my eyes to some spectacular scenery. Ever since then I've planned most of my holidays around hiking and camping in the great outdoors. For me there's nothing quite like the feeling of freedom when you walk off into the wilderness for a week with everything you need in your backpack.
The videos I post here will mostly be records of my trips, information on gear I use or have used, and possibly even some tips too. I hope you find at least a few of them useful!
Thanks for stopping by and happy trails!
The UK's Lake District - 4 Day Hike & Wild Camp - Superb Cloud Inversion!
Join myself and Mark from @trickofthetrail on a 4 day hike & wild camp in the UK's stunning Lake District.
We had a good mix of weather, and we were treated to an epic cloud inversion on our first morning. Along the route we scaled the iconic Great Gable (899m), along with a cold, windy and cloudy Scafell Pike (978m).
Mark was testing out his Bonfus Middus 2P DCF tent, whilst I took my Tarptent Double Rainbow DW Ultra.
We had a good mix of weather, and we were treated to an epic cloud inversion on our first morning. Along the route we scaled the iconic Great Gable (899m), along with a cold, windy and cloudy Scafell Pike (978m).
Mark was testing out his Bonfus Middus 2P DCF tent, whilst I took my Tarptent Double Rainbow DW Ultra.
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Hiking Across The Bauges Massif - 53 miles from Chambéry to Annecy
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After failing to complete my hike of the GR738 because of too much snow, I had to change my plans and look for other hikes at a slightly lower elevation. After completing The Chartreuse Crossing, we found that the Crossing of the Bauges Massif was a great continuation - starting where we'd finished in Chambéry, and taking us 53 miles to the beautiful town of Annecy Again, I was joined by Josh, ...
Crossing The Chartreuse - Hiking 53 miles from Grenoble to Chambery - Stunning Scenery
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After failing to complete my hike of the GR738 because of too much snow, I had to change my plans and look for other hikes at a slightly lower elevation. The Chartreuse Crossing fit the bill perfectly. starting from Grenoble train station, it crosses some amazing scenery for 53 miles until it terminates at the train station in Chambery. For this hike, I was joined by Josh, a medical student tha...
Solo Hiking the GR738 Part 2 - The Belledonne Crossing - June 2024
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In early June 2024, I'd planned to hike 3 different trails in the vicinity of Grenoble, France. The GR738 was the one I chose to attempt first. The trail crosses the Belledonne Mountains from one end to the other, over a distance of roughly 80 miles. I knew that this early in the hiking season, there would be some snow to contend with at elevations above 2,000m, but I hadn't realised just how m...
Solo Hiking the GR738 - The Belledonne Crossing - June 2024
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In early June 2024, I'd planned to hike 3 different trails in the vicinity of Grenoble, France. The GR738 was the one I chose to attempt first. The trail crosses the Belledonne Mountains from one end to the other, over a distance of roughly 80 miles. I knew that this early in the hiking season, there would be some snow to contend with at elevations above 2,000m, but I hadn't realised just how m...
Tarptent Double Rainbow DW ULTRA Tent - 1 Month Review and Thoughts
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This is a follow up video to my overview of the Tarptent Double Rainbow DW Ultra. I've used the tent for a little over a month now, in the French Alps and in the UK's Lake District. In this video I share how I've got on with the tent and the material, and point out a few things that I love about it, and a few things that I'm not so keen on. If you're looking for information on the interior size...
Hiking the CUMBRIA Way MOUNTAIN ROUTE - 80 Miles Across England's Stunning Lake District
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Join Mark from @trickofthetrail and myself on our hike of the Cumbria Way Mountain Route. The route starts in Ulverston, and heads north for about 80 miles to Carlisle. Roughly 10 miles longer than the normal Cumbria Way, the 'Mountain Route' is an unofficial alternate trail that takes in more peaks and climbs, whilst still sharing some of the standard route's paths through the valleys. Mark an...
Tarptent Double Rainbow DW ULTRA - Features & Overview - Lightweight 2 Person Backpacking Tent
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Hey Everyone! Here's an in depth look at Tarptent's Double Rainbow DW Ultra tent. This isn't a review, but an overview of the tent, it's features, and the interior space it offers. 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Specs 05:55 - Ultra TNT material 10:43 - Pitching the inner tent 14:56 - Features of the inner tent 20:06 - Interior space (with 6ft human) 25:48 - Attaching the outer fly 26:33 - Outer fly feat...
Hiking the CUMBRIA Way MOUNTAIN ROUTE - Part 2 - Stunning Wild Camp in the Lake District!
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Join Mark from @trickofthetrail and myself for the third and fourth days on our hike of the Cumbria Way Mountain Route. The route starts in Ulverston, and heads north for about 80 miles to Carlisle. Roughly 10 miles longer than the normal Cumbria Way, the 'Mountain Route' is an unofficial alternate trail that takes in more peaks and climbs, whilst still sharing some of the standard route's path...
Hiking the CUMBRIA Way MOUNTAIN ROUTE - 80 Miles Across England's Stunning Lake District
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Join Mark from @trickofthetrail and myself as we set off on our hike of the Cumbria Way Mountain Route. The route starts in Ulverston, and heads north for about 80 miles to Carlisle. Roughly 10 miles longer than the normal Cumbria Way, the 'Mountain Route' is an unofficial alternate trail that takes in more peaks and climbs, whilst still sharing some of the standard route's paths through the va...
My Favourite Lightweight Hiking Clothes for 3 Season Hiking and Backpacking
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Hey Everyone! This is a video that I've been wanting to make for a good while now, and I've finally got round to it! In the video I go over my favourite items of lightweight clothing that I use on most of my hiking trips. I've been using most of these for a good few years now, and have found that they work well for me out on the trail. I've also included a new jacket that I've recently bought, ...
The BEST Hiking Shoe? Topo TRAVERSE 100 mile test and review - are they better than the MTN Racer 3?
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In this follow up to my recent overview of the Topo Athletic Traverse hiking shoe, I take my pair out on the 80 mile Yorkshire Wolds Way to put them through their paces. I've used the Topo MTN Racer 3 for about 600 miles, and loved them - so in this video I'm using them as my 'shoes to beat'. I'd used this pair for about 25 miles before heading out on this trail, so have now completed a little ...
Topo Athletic Traverse - Hiking Shoe Overview
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This is a quick look at the features of the Topo Athletic Traverse shoe - a shoe specifically designed with the Thru-Hiker in mind. In the video, I go over some of the features of the shoe, and compare it to the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 which really impressed me with it's performance, comfort and grip.
Solo Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: THE END
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Join me as I attempt to thru-hike the GR11 trail in Spain. The trail runs some 520 miles (840km) from the West (Atlantic) coast of Spain, along the Pyrenees mountains, through Andorra, before terminating on the Eastern (Mediterranean) coast. I set off on August 28th of 2023, and here you can watch how my final days on trail went!
Hiking 500 Miles Across the Pyrenees Mountains - Relaxing 4K Drone Footage
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In September 2023, I hiked the GR11 trail across the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains - crossing the country from one coast to the other. Roughly 520 miles in length, the trail took in some fantastic scenery along the way. It took me 35 days to complete, and most of that time I was hiking alone. This video is a compilation of my Drone footage from the hike. If you want to see how my hike went, you ca...
Solo Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: Days 30-33
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Solo Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: Days 30-33
Solo Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: Days 25-29
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Solo Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: Days 25-29
Solo Hiking Across Spain - Entering Andorra - GR11 Days 21-24
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Solo Hiking Across Spain - Entering Andorra - GR11 Days 21-24
Solo Hiking Across Spain - Tough Days Trekking the Pyrenees GR11 - Days 17-20
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Solo Hiking Across Spain - Tough Days Trekking the Pyrenees GR11 - Days 17-20
Solo Hiking Across Spain - Spending the Night in the Perfect Mountain Hut? GR11 Days 14-16
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Solo Hiking Across Spain - Spending the Night in the Perfect Mountain Hut? GR11 Days 14-16
New Year's Eve Camping in the Forest - A 1K Subs Special
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New Year's Eve Camping in the Forest - A 1K Subs Special
Across the Pyrenees Mountains - Hiking 520 Miles on the GR11 - Into the Stunning Ordesa Valley!
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Across the Pyrenees Mountains - Hiking 520 Miles on the GR11 - Into the Stunning Ordesa Valley!
Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: Days 8-10
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Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11 Trail: Days 8-10
600 Mile Long Term Review - Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 - Are they any good?!
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600 Mile Long Term Review - Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 - Are they any good?!
Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11: Days 4-7
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Hiking 520 Miles Across Spain - Crossing the Pyrenees Mountains on the GR11: Days 4-7
Hiking the GR11 Trail - 520 Miles Across the Spanish Pyrenees: Days 1-3
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Hiking the GR11 Trail - 520 Miles Across the Spanish Pyrenees: Days 1-3
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 - An Altra Lone Peak/Olympus Alternative for Hiking!
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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 - An Altra Lone Peak/Olympus Alternative for Hiking!
Gear List for the GR11 - My Kit for Hiking & Camping 500 Miles Across the Spanish Pyrenees
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Gear List for the GR11 - My Kit for Hiking & Camping 500 Miles Across the Spanish Pyrenees
2 Night Wild Camp with @trickofthetrail ~ Peak District UK ~ Thunderstorm & Wind in the X-Mid 2 Pro
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2 Night Wild Camp with @trickofthetrail ~ Peak District UK ~ Thunderstorm & Wind in the X-Mid 2 Pro
Altra Olympus 5 Long Term Review ~ Over 500 miles of Hiking & Daily Use ~
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Altra Olympus 5 Long Term Review ~ Over 500 miles of Hiking & Daily Use ~
What is the pouch you used for the water filter you attached on the back below the mesh?
It's a 'Flat Mesh Zipper Pouch' (size medium) by Packback Designs, and is available on the Garage Grown Gear Website. www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories/products/flat-mesh-zipper-pouches-by-packbackdesigns?variant=42681408585915
I just bought one of these and have had it on its first multi-day hike. Overall, I'm happy. I'd prefer the hipbelt pockets a shade larger (probably because I'm used to bigger ones on my previous pack), and I agree with your observations about the shoulder strap pockets (and the ejecting bottle!) - I'll see if I can do a fix myself. The side zipper pocket seems pointless, but maybe I'll find a use for it later. The side pockets, however, are brilliant, and their size/construction was what made me buy the Kakwa in preference to an Atom+.
This will be my next tent! So glad they did this. Great video. Being a cycle tourists I really appreciate the extra room for my panniers and gear. I wanted to add that I suffer from insomnia and I have a little machine which plays different white noises. My favorite is the thunderstorm noise. Love it!❤. I had the bike packing copper spur uvl1 and I found it too small even for me. I'm 5'3" and I found I do not like the tent door being at the top of the tent.🤷♀️ Who knew?😅
Thanks for watching, glad that you found it useful! At 5'3" you'll have an absolute ton of space in this tent for you and your bike gear!
Very jealous of the postie !!!
Haha! Thanks Martin, hope you had a great trip!
Well done Paul and Mark. What a beautiful journey! Paul, do you use an actual filter or a digital one to get the high saturation? I used to use a polariser for colour, and a red/orange one for black&white with my film setup. (Film? What's that?) Sorry this comment is months late. I waited until I had time to binge it all at once. It was worth the wait!
Hey, thanks Anne. This was a great trip, if a little chilly at times! I sometimes use a polariser on my drone. The action camera I use (most of the shots where I'm not talking to the camera) has no filters on it. The camera I use for talking to, I usually have ND filters on that. I use an LUT in processing on all the footage, I'd guess that's where the saturation is mostly coming from. I've actually got defective colour vision, like a mild colour-blindness, so I'm sure things look a bit funny sometimes to most people! I'm still learning each time I go out to be honest!
Just finished watching the 3 videos. Good stuff 👍 I'm headed out to do this leg of the GR131 in a couple of weeks. Your 3 videos have definitely been useful for my planning. I'm going South to North, so it was reassuring to see that you found a place to camp in the area that I was looking at for my first night (your second night, above the reservoir). Cheers
Hey, thanks! It's always great to hear that the videos have been a help to people. Hope you have a great time. That spot you mentioned was actually quite a nice place!
@@PaulandaPack Cheers! Looking forward to it
I resoled my Superior 3.5 with a Vibram Zegama sole and its pretty sweet...I was thinking about getting the Olympus 5 or 6 but now maybe the topo adventure 4 (or something like that)...I also like my Vivobarefoot Primus trail ii FG but they lack a Vibram sole...Toetem sandals look good to ..Ive hike quit a bit in the Andes with sandals the campesinos hike in ture sandals..Akso the Altra Kung mt 2 looks sweet
Hey, nice idea! I'd not thought of having something resoled!!
You got some epic drone footage of that cloud inversion mate! Was a great little adventure. Shame about that Muppet you were dragging along with you again.
Yeah thanks fella, some of it came out pretty nicely!
The stack height for the Mtn Rcr 33/28mm while the Traverse 30/25mm, same as Ultraventure Pro. Should not be a discernable difference. I need to find a new Camino shoe. Good review, however.
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful filming, stunning on the big telly! Thanks for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Some amazing drone footage! It’s making me miss The Lakes even more - epic views!🙌🏻
Thanks! We were really lucky with the weather, but then again, the area we were hiking was really stunning! Headed back there in a few days!
Great video again , superbly edited mate ..
Thanks fella, much appreciated!
Very informative video. What are the differences between the silver ridge lite button up you have and the replacement utility lite that you say ia inferior? Can you please elaborate as i was planning to buy the l/s version. Your insight would be very much appreciated
Hi, thanks for watching! I found the newer ones to have a slightly different cut and I didn't find them as comfy. I also found that they were nowhere near as long lasting - I don't know if the material changed, but they certainly didn't hold up as well as the older ones I still have.
Gorgeous scenery on this hike, Paul! That wind and rain looked pretty brutal, glad you guys were able to get out of it for a short while! I do like that awning on your Tarptent; rather handy especially on rainy mornings.
Cheers David. The area around Grenoble is stunning, so many options for hikes. You're right about that awning too, it's a really nice little bonus!
i was under the imprression the pole could go on outer side of the fly . ??😊
Hi, yes it can! (the small crossing pole) I just forgot to move it when I put the outer fly on. Someone did comment that they thought having it on the inside helped a bit with wind performance, but I've not tried that yet.
@@PaulandaPack how about the main pole ??? Thnx
@tracykooken2606 The main pole has to go through the pole sleeve on the inner tent - there's no way to put it on the outside.
Great video matey, really enjoyed that. Camping in that thunderstorm looked fun, although maybe not for Josh. Stunning epic scenery and some cracking drone footage.
Thank you mate. That storm was pretty intense, I'm surprised I actually got to sleep to be honest. You would have loved that valley we camped in, it was stunning.
Definitely a good decision not to continue through the snowfields. One slip and it's over. I've also encountered harder snow a few times in the Alps and always turned around and went back. There is no point in carrying gear into the snow if you don't know how to use it properly (especially an ice axe), which is my case...
Yeah, thanks mate. It wasn't worth the risk, especially hiking solo. I was just really annoyed at having to go back down the massive climb I'd just done!!
Hey Paul, greetings from Idaho! I just finished watching your Pyrenees trek and have to say it was absolutely fabulous! Your use of the drone was really impressive in making some high-quality content. I was curious about how the SWD pack held up on this trip and what your overall impression of the pack is? Also, any more hikes on tap for you in 2024?
Awesome, thank you! The drone had a close call with a Vulture on it's first flight on that trip! I was more careful using it after that, but it was such awesome hike, thank you for watching! I absolutely love my SWD pack. The only issue I've had was my own fault for not using a pack liner. As the bag isn't seam sealed, everything inside got wet during a day long rain storm. I've now sealed it myself, and gone back to using a pack liner too, so problem solved. I find it extremely comfortable, and it carries really well. There's a bit of de-lamination of the Ultra material happening now, especially on the roll-top area, but there's no holes or tears anywhere, and I've not been all that careful with it either! It must have over 1,000 miles on it now. In a week or so I'll be heading out for a few weeks across the Yorkshire Dales on the Dales High Way, then moving on into the Lake District for a loop around that if all goes according to plan. I've almost used all my holidays up for this year, so am a little restricted to what I can do now!
Isn't there a grommet to insert the tip of your trekking pole underneath the edges of the carbon arch pole? So the trekking pole is upside down? I thought this was the case for the 'standard' (non-ultra) Rainbow. It would seem stupid if they removed this feature for the ultra version.
I'm pretty sure there's nothing there, but I'll have a good look next time it's up!
@@PaulandaPack after looking at the TarpTent website, I think the grommets are only there for the standard Rainbow. For the DW, Ultra and Li versions they have removed this feature. I don't understand why though...
looks like a great route, I wasn't that fussed about doing the Cumbria way, I could be talked into doing this variant.
Thanks! I was in a similar mindset too. I can't speak for the Cumbria Way normal as I've not done it, but this version was really enjoyable for me. I'm headed back there in a couple of weeks for another route or two.
Great series, very inspiring. It's on my list now.
Thank you! That's exactly what I wanted from the videos. This trail, especially this variant, deserves so much more recognition. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope you have a great experience when you head out on it!
Such an enjoyable hike Paul. Stunning footage 👌
Cheers mate, was great having some company!
Spectacular opening my friend, breathtaking presentation! Panoramic views are brilliant!
Thanks man, it was a really scenic area!
Another great video Paul, some amazing scenery and footage you captured.
Cheers fella! It was a beautiful hike 👍 Thanks for watching & commenting!
Great video matey. Some of that scenery...wow! Loved the bit of heavy metal music near the end. I got my air guitar out for the one. Shame you couldn't make the whole route, but the part you did looked amazing.
Rock on! I put it in there especially for you mate. It was a real shame, I was just getting to the part I'd been looking forward to the most. Maybe another time....
Hey! This is really a good report from practice - that's how it should be! The noise and feel of the material somehow reminds me of my GG The One (first generation) made of Spinnaker from many years ago. Silnylon is much more pleasant, but since my Rainbow was pretty worn out after 13 years and the Rainbow Li is finally available again, I ordered it. I hope that the Cuben Fiber isn't as loud as the Ultra TNT or Spinnaker. The Cuben floor is no longer available in the new Rainbow Li, but it is now made of 15D nylon. I have my concerns about the durability because I once had a Big Sky Mirage with a floor made of 15D nylon, which didn't last long and let water through pretty quickly. I didn't use a groundsheet, though, but the 30 D floor of my "normal" Rainbow held up for many years without getting holes. For some time now I've been using a groundsheet made of Tyvek, which makes the floor last longer and it doesn't weigh too much. But even so, and even though the Rainbow Li is no longer available with a Cuben Fiber floor - what bothered you about it and how is the 20D floor of your Double Rainbow DW ULTRA doing so far? Many thanks and greetings from Germany, Matthias
Hi Matthias, thanks for watching! I found the DCF floor of the Rainbow Li to be quite slippery. I also managed to puncture it on my first night out. My own fault for not checking the ground fully, I didn't expect a small rounded root would puncture the DCF, but it did. I find the Ultra TNT to be louder than DCF, in rain and wind. The floor of my DW Ultra Rainbow is doing great. I had it in a 12 hour rainstorm in France where water was pooling around the tent and it had no problem.
@@PaulandaPack OK, then I know - thank you for the information. Well then I'm curious to see how the new 15D floor of the Rainbow Li works in practice...
Wow! This is hot🔥🔥⛰
Thanks for watching!! 👍
Amazing scenery - what a great adventure - and NOT a fail 😅 Can’t wait for the next one Thanks
Thanks again Nick, appreciate you watching!
What a great video and adventure- thanks for sharing I am curious - what made you pick that route - what were your reasons for choosing it?
Thank you! I'd planned on doing the GR54 to start with and was looking for a couple of other routes that were in the same sort of area as I had 4 weeks holiday. This was one that wasn't very well known, but people said it was a really great hike. It was just unfortunate that the snow was late this year. If I were to go again, I'd definitely leave it about 6 weeks later. Early June wasn't a good idea!
@@PaulandaPack Thanks Paul - I’m always looking for lesser walked trails - the WHW is my idea of hell - so interested to learn of other options Keep making the films 🙏🙏
@nickchurchman6815 Cheers Nick, the 2 trails I walked after this were both really nice, and not busy at all. It was a good time of year to do them. Keep an eye out for the videos.
This tent looks very similar to a wild country helm 2 with some more features and modern materials.
Hey, I think the Helm 2 is a freestanding dome with the classic 2 crossing poles design, whereas this one just has the one main ridge pole and a small cross pole to add some structure and width at the peak.
@@PaulandaPack you are correct. I was thinking regarding the doors being opposite and the shape and size.
thanks for your review. I hiked the AZT last October and it is a rugged rocky trail. I wore the Topo Pursuit. They last way longer than Altras and have cushion and zero drop.
Thanks mate, nice work - the AZT is on my bucket list! I've heard great reports on the Pursuits. Happy trails!
Absolutely stunning work man, views are spectacular!
Thanks mate, those snowy mountains were pretty picturesque!
Another cracking video Paul.. hats off mate
Thank you, appreciate you watching and taking time to comment 👍
Awesome video mate. That snowy bit looked sketchy as all hell. I could tell in your voice you were a bit shaken after that. Such beautiful scenery though.
Thanks mate. Yep, the video didn't do the angle of the slope justice. After the fall and the slide, I was definitely paying more attention.
Great video Paul
Thanks mate. This one was pretty tough, and didn't go according to plan!
Nice video - thanks. I have the Scarp 1 in the ultra material (upgraded from the silnylon for the same reasons as you) and not sure whether I would swap out my Scarp for your DW - except for that double door/vestibule thing you can do But agree the comments about the Ultra - it’s noisy but worth it for no wet tent in my rucksack 🤣
Thanks mate. The Scarp looks like a solid choice, I've been tempted a few times by it. Can you sit up in it? It looks a bit lower than what I'm used to.
@@PaulandaPack Ah well - I am a bit vertically challenged 🤣 (5 foot 6) but I can sit in a chair (a Helios ground chair or a sleep mat conversion kit) with no problems - it’s part of reason I got it - it’s a comfortable space for long winter evenings 👍
@nickchurchman6815 OK, thanks mate. At 6ft it might be a little tight for me possibly. The floor area looks superb though!
Love Love Love this tent! Just finished a few nights on Salt Spring Island. Lots of room for me , great ventilation, solid in the wind, and super easy to setup. Once again Henry Shires reigns supreme. Sheila Clare Vancouver BC
Awesome! Thank for watching. Great to hear that you're enjoying your DR! Happy trails!
Excellent review matey, really detailed and will give people are great idea if this tent is for them. I think it's an excellent tent and am always a bit jealous when we're on a camp and you bring this bad boy along. I love the space you get inside and the seemingly taught pitch every time. The porch mode is also cool. As with any tent there are always compromises I guess and depends on individual needs. If they made a doubled walled DCF version with a solid inner, I really might be tempted. 👍
Cheers mate. I've had a few suggestions on how to make it a bit sturdier in the wind, so might give them a go and see how they work out.
Next on the list i think Paul so your insight and thought are excellent! Thank you 😊
Excellent mate! I'm sure you'll enjoy the CW, it's an awesome trail with a good amount of variation and some cracking views. Give me a wave when you pass Scarborough!
Excellent overview. Thanks for sharing! I just purchased this shelter, and I am looking forward to trying it out.
Awesome, thank you! Hope you enjoy it!!
Your video is of high quality, can I reprint it?
In addition, I would like to ask, do you think the GR11 section of the road is easy for ordinary people who love mountaineering?
I may be a little rude, sorry, I hope you will forgive me
Thanks, yes you're welcome to use the video.
Not at all, you didn't come across as rude 👍
There were only 2 or 3 small sections where the trail was a little difficult and involved a bit of scrambling or climbing/using chains. The paths are very steep in some places, though, and people that don't like heights might find it difficult.
Nice summary of the tent.
Thank you, much appreciated!
Nice video. I have only 2 nights on mine. Agree with the combined inner/fly setup difficulty. I found it easier if I did not connect the inner and fly at the midpoint on the main pole until after setup. For the crosspole- you can put the cross pole inside the fly. I feel this preloads the pole better and prevents pointloading it on the mainpole. Am considering cutting down an extra AL pole to replace it. For the slipping tensioners- its tough with non-stretch flys. On the Xmid- tell your buddy to replace the Lawson line with slightly thicker Kelty Triptease. Still non-stretch, holds FAR better and shows up better on the guylines due to being gold instead of black. For the Tarptent, use a high grit sandpaper foam block and lightly sand the webbing on the side where the buckle grips. It will increase the friction considerably. I really wish the doors were symetrical instead of offset. And Ithink magnetic door holders create more problems than they solve. Hated the Xmids holders and very much dislike them on the Tarptent. Overall a really nice tent.
Hey, thanks for watching. I'd not considered putting the crossing pole on the inside - didn't think it would make much difference but I'll give it a try next time. Great tips on the slipping tensioners - thank you!
LOVED THIS VIDEO! Been waiting for your review. A few questions... Is the fly color more blueish or greenish color? (It's hard to really tell in pictures/ videos) Also can you tell me a bit more about what you mean by attaching a "close peg" for the door? Never heard of that before. Lastly, do you think this would work well for snowy/windy conditions? Thank you for this review!
Hey, thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it. I'd say the fly definitely has a greenish tinge to it. It looks quite bright in the video but is actually a little duller than that. It seems to get a bit brighter in the sun. The 'close peg' is probably my Yorkshire accent lol, it's actually a clothes peg, or clothes pin, used for hanging washing out to dry! I'm still undecided on the wind situation with this one. A few people have already suggested a few things to try to make it a bit sturdier. One would be putting the crossing pole on the inside, instead of the outside, and there's also the possibility of running a line from the tie-outs on the pole, down to the door stake, making a 'V' pattern on each side with the line. It obstructs the doors, but apparently people have had success doing that on their DCF versions. As for snow loading, I couldn't really say. The Ultra material seems pretty 'slippy' and I'd imagine that anything less than a very heavy dumping of snow would simply find it hard to settle on the walls or the roof. You can tension the outer right down to the ground too, so minimal problems from spindrift blowing in. The fabric panels around the bottom of the inner would also help with this, but bear in mind that about 3/4 of the inner is mesh. I'd probably be happy using it in Spring and Autumn, but I think Winter would be pushing it for me. Ryan has a great review of the DCF version here czcams.com/video/4k5T6YZu2V8/video.html he talks about snow loading from about 18:20 onwards, but the whole video is worth a watch if you've not seen it.
I just bought the Triple Rainbow. When you've been in the wind, did you put in the extra cross guys from the arch pole to the door pegs?
I upgraded the door magnets on my Pro 2. Easy job. Photos in my IG.
I didn't as I'd never seen that configuration, thanks for the picture. I'll give it a shot.
Really thorough Paul. Nice one 🙂 Adge.
Thanks mate, appreciate you watching, hope you're well 👍
I was wondering if you considered doing the alternative (nueva variante) which skips the descent to Banos de Panticosa (and subsequent ascent) which splits from the main route at Refugio de los Ibones de Bachimana? I am considering that alternative in planning my GR11 attempt next summer.
Hi, I actually didn't consider that one. To be honest, I stuck mostly to the main route. Also, around the area you mention, I'd started walking with another hiker that I'd met, and we descended to the refuge at the bottom together. Hope you have a great time on your hike!
I see, that makes sense. Thanks for the great footage, very inspiring!
Full featured video. Substantiated some aspects I saw elsewhere and provided more. Thanks. At 33:30, sleep system, I prefer to use a larger bag and avoid the sausage shape. When all air is removed, can be 'conformed to the bottom of whichever pack and fill all 'nooks and crannies'. ATB
Thanks! That's a great idea with the larger bag 👍 👌
why they just cant make a shoes that will last? i used a pair of la sportiva tx hike just on west highland way and had to send them back. i have nike zoom trainers that i wear almost daily for 3 years and they still alive and look fine. maybe it s worth to have a look at nike hiking shoes. so many complain abt altras falling apart now.. i m looking at topo trailventure,but my size is 180 pounds all i can find. which is too steep for similar trainers.
I hiked with someone recently who was using La Sportiva shoes, but can't remember the model. The grip had worn pretty quickly and the uppers were also wearing. The Topo's I've been using have impressed me with their durability.
@@PaulandaPack That model of la sportivas seem to have a good sole and it didn't have any wear on it after whw,so performed well.but glue started to come apart on other parts of the shoe also waterproofness was compromised somehow.. Btw these Nike trainers I mentioned survived a lot including 2 washing machine cycles. I still wear them n happy. Just now trying altra Olympus 5 mids and some shite digging into my ankle bone causing pain..let's see if it will go away after I wear them for sometime. I mean what about environmental footprint all these "high end" products cause. Too much inferior stuff these days for ridiculous money with lot of promises.
The new Pursuit 2 has the non-absorbent sole but is softer with tighter fabric that's supposed to dry more quickly. Maybe the Pursuit 2 is the new in-between for MTN Racer 3 and Traverse
It's possible, although the Pursuit is zero drop, whereas the other two have a 5mm drop. I think that's the main difference.