Solo Camping in the Mountains with the Hilleberg Unna | Trangia 27 Cooking
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- čas přidán 12. 10. 2023
- Join me on an autumn camp in The Lake District. Because of the dense fog on top of the mountains, on this camp I go searching for a perfect campsite with views in the valley below. I explore some beautiful waterfalls, make a silly mistake crossing a stream and eventually find a great campsite before preparing a really nice autumn meal. Despite a potentially dangerous setback on the hike, this was a really enjoyable trip into the mountains. I hope you enjoy watching!
Anyone interested in seeing more pictures from this trip or my other daily hikes please consider checking me out on Instagram @goin.solo
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One of the many things I love about your channel.....no ads and not telling people to subscribe, like the video etc.... Such a classy guy
I do appreciate a like and a comment to say hi 😀 but at the end of the day if I can just encourage someone to get outside, the channel has done its job 👍. Appreciate the kind words as always!
Lo que tú no sabes o quizás si uno necesita los suscriptores para monetizar y traer más videos al canal capichi Man es como un pequeño negocio porque mientras uno pone dinero 🤑 y esfuerzo propio 😂🎉 saludos totales
Completely agree!
I am so impressed you take the time to reply to nearly every comment with a custom message. It shows dedication and good character. Also, I just started watching you today! So now I'll have to binge watch until I'm current! :)
I’m not going to lie. Replying to every comment has gotten increasingly more difficult 😅. The way I see it. If someone takes the time to watch and comment on one of my videos. I should at least try to respond 👍😀. I also just absolutely love talking about getting outdoors and gear so it can be really fun as well! Thank you for watching my older video. I really appreciate the support. Hope you’re having a nice weekend! ATB (just a heads up I didn’t use to talk in my older videos 👍)
Yep, that’s how I deal with problems on a camp, sit back crack open a beer and relax. Great to see the all experiences being shared. Nice work
Thanks! Things didn’t go as smoothly on this camp but it was still very enjoyable 👍
Dude I love your channel. You are by far one of the most chillest and very knowledgeable with this stuff and I’m sure many other things in life. Your channel has given me the courage to get out and hike more and now I’m planning my first backpacking trip. It’s nothing super hardcore lol basically pacific coast line near SF California place called Muir beach. So weather is almost perfect and it’ll be near others who set up camp. But hey baby steps right? lol
Thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us. Channels like this one is what I hope for the future of CZcams or streaming to only allow things that help us gain knowledge and ideas and to express ourselves without any hatred or negative vibes ever again. Of course I try to only intake anything that is positive and uplifting and informative.
So thank you for providing all of the positive and caring respectful vibes. Shows what kind of person you as a human here. Glad you are here with us to share such awesome footage and experiences.
🤙🏻 🤙🏻 😎
This is the kind of comment that makes all the effort filming and editing 110% worth it! I’m really excited for you! Getting out for a hike and camp is such a rewarding experience for me personally. It’s like a human reset button. No matter what stresses you may have in your daily life, going for a hike and camp forces you to be 100% present. You have to step away from everything and just think about the basic needs. Getting safely to your destination, finding a suitable spot to spend the night, setting up your shelter, getting water, getting food, staying warm, etc… I’m definitely no expert, I’m constantly learning and making mistakes even after many years of camping (like on this camp 😅) but continuing to enjoy the outdoors and learn from your mistakes and successes is all part of the fun! I hope you have a great time on trail! Truly appreciate your comment! All the best.
Great film again Todd. The Trangia is my favourite cook set by far. The vestibule trick worked a treat (so many complain and don’t realise that it’s just a matter of unclipping to create it). I hope your finger is ok. The drone shots definitely added to the film and the many great shots were not lost on me. I now do some of your recipes at home! I take a pair of sealskin socks with me if it is likely to be wet because if I get my boots wet, the next day I just put them on and my feet are dry again even if my boots are still soaked 👍🏻
Thanks Jiffy! I agree, the trangia is definitely the most versatile and complete cookset for actual cooking in my opinion. It’s actually pretty incredible how quick and easy it is to create such a large area for cooking just by unclipping a few toggles. Hearing that you can make the vestibule and actually doing it yourself really makes the difference. Such a great feature! My finger is doing well. Still pretty bruised but much better. I was happy I was still able to get some pretty nice views with the drone before the dense fog rolled in. Definitely not bad for a valley camp. Really glad to hear you’re trying some of the recipes. I’d like to eventually get a website up and running so that I can easily share them after each camp. Thanks for the sick tip. I may need to invest in some. The bag trick works well but it’s definitely not perfect. Really appreciate the thoughtful comments. Hope you have a great weekend! ATB
true, trangia is my choice, I once had a failed pressure stove in the middle of nowhere, miserable.
Just commenting to support this wonderful channel, great video as ever!
Really appreciate the support! Hope you are having a nice weekend!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors thank you bro, I'm binge catching up on your videos, I saw Mr Messner watching you and it reminded me. Take care and keep at it, this channel is massively underrated and should have at least 3m subs. 🙏
@@borderdale too kind!
Great video as always mate and a lovely Mountain meal. Glad the finger is okay, just shows how things can go south quickly. ATB pal 👌👍
Thanks buddy! It was nice autumn meal. Now we just need to temps to start dropping a bit more 👍. Looking forward to seeing your next camp. ATB
It's going to be a scrumptious dinner .....enjoy
It was a very heart warm meal. Great way to end the day 👍
Ingenuity is where it's at with the plastic bags.... haha
I was just happy I had two! Worked well though 👍
Your videos gives me comfort and inspiration. Thanks. I actually just ordered the sand coloured Unna as an autumn and winter tent, complimenting my lightweight summer tents. Looking forward to testing it.
That is very nice to hear 🙏😀. Hope you enjoy the Unna. It has become one of my favorite tents! ATB
I’ve done the plastic bag trick.. it’s actually really comfortable.
Yeah it works pretty well 👍. Appreciate you watching!
Afternoon from Aus. I took the weather in the Lakes District for granted and on a beautiful blue day got caught in a snow storm on Skiddaw. Also, re your tents. For nostalgia intook a japara silk tent which i had from the 1970s up mt Kosciusko (2000m) pitched it. My mate had a 1 person tunnel tent. Anyway we got hit my a massive massive storm flooded, then snow. Catastrophic failure of my tent and we had to abort the walk as i was close to hypothermia. Lesson learned. A year later we were in a modern tunnel tent and the same type of storm hit- dry, safe, warm. So i have a “thing” about tents (and as i said before your doible poleling is brilliant)… on later news- last weekend, the soles of my Scarpa gortex boots fell off in rocky swampylong grass (read snake season here), and again i had to abort… let me tell you, ive been hiking since 1973 and ive never had such a failure. Boots had done little work. About to order some hanwag tatra gtx leather.. stuff bloody gortex! Lol my leather scarpas bought new in 1982 i can still use. Retired them out of respect
The weather in the Lakes is definitely unpredictable. Thats why I nearly only use my Hillebergs there. If the weather turns I know I have a shelter so can rely on. Shame about your boots. 👍 A good pair of leather boots are timeless and can last a lifetime. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. All the best!
Nice video. I bring camp shoes. Like those waterproof wading slippers in case boots and socks get wet.
That’s always a good idea. I want to get waterproof socks at some point.
Absolutely love the video the trangia. I thought the church of trangia would have made you a cardinal buy now especially going by your excellent cooking skills
🤣 a cardinal for the church of Trangia 🙏… love it! Really appreciate the comment. Hope you have a great weekend!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors regards POPE JOHN (CHURCH OF TRANGIA!)
Food and camp looked great. Fall looked painful.
Thanks! The food was a really nice way to end the day! I was just happy I didn’t break anything. Finger hurt for about a week but everything is fine now 👍. Appreciate the comment!
Got to be careful man slippery rocks I'm glad everything turned out ok love the channel keep up the good work thanks bro
Thanks! It’s shocking how slippery they can actually get when wet. I should have been using my tripod as a trekking pole instead of filming with it. Luckily I only ended up with a sprained finger. Appreciate you watching. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Man, it's in these little oversights that live the danger! I went through this a few times but always without major risks, thank God. 🤠🙏🏻
Absolutely. One silly mistake and you can really get injured. Luckily it was only my finger. Appreciate the comment!
Yummi 😋😜🤤👌👍
😀👍 it was a nice autumn meal!
Oh I felt that fall nasty I'm glad you left it in the video it shows how easy it can be to make silly mistakes well done for that❤ I have loving your choice of music and drone footage. Don't be to knocked by the slip up🤟
Thanks! We definitely learn more from our mistakes than our successes. I should have been using my tripod as a trekking pole instead of filming with it but there were a few errors in judgment. Luckily I only ended up with a sprained finger. Hopefully others can learn from my mistakes 👍. Glad you liked the drone music. I honestly find that to be one of the hardest parts of editing a video. Picking music is really difficult for whatever reason. I really appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend! ATB
Really enjoyed watching.
Thanks 😀👍 glad you liked it. My mistake wasn’t ideal but it still ended up being a really nice camp!
Hey, how's the finger? Hope it's getting better. Q: What's your typical hiking distance before setting camp? I know you are not an ultralight backpacker (me neither) but I'm curious about your weight/gear decisions. It would be amazing to hear you go trough your thinking process for the different weather/seasons/types of camp. Oh and thnx for the honesty in letting us see the mistakes too. Great video!
The finger is definitely getting better. Still a bit sore to bend but that should hopefully go away in a few days. Thanks for asking 😀. The hiking distance really just depends on the season and how long it’s going to take me to drive to a location before I can start hiking. It’s often determined by how much time I have before sunset. So in the summer months, I can definitely hike a bit further (6-9 miles) than in the winter. Usually in the winter, it’s no more than 2-5 miles max before I i have to setup camp. Especially if I’m coming to the mountains because I usually can’t get here until around 1pm so it doesn’t leave much light in the day for a big hike. I definitely don’t do the ultralight thing anymore. I’ve mentioned it to others in the comments before that I went through a phase where I thought I needed to be ultralight for literally no reason 🤣. Don’t get me wrong if I’m traveling a very strenuous path or I’m putting in big miles. I’ll definitely bring out the ultralight gear like my Zpacks pack but I don’t think about weight all the much. I just try to keep everything under the 20% rule. So if I’m bringing a heavier tent because the weather is going to be crazy, I might bring a lighter cook kit. But if I’m only planning on hiking, a mile or two I might not even worry about weight at all. My biggest concern is typically pack size I don’t like a large bulky pack. So for most of my hikes, I’m only taking a 45 L pack or smaller. I do have a 72 L for winter trips that may require more gear but I’d like to downsize that to a 52 L. Hopefully that answered your question. Really appreciate the comment! Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
Super useful, thnx a lot!! Btw, I finally bought the Moji R from Black Diamond, very happy with it.
@@Melerovsky Glad you like it. It’s a great little lantern!
Great video, spent a lot of time in the lakes it’s beautiful. So easy to fall and really glad it wasn’t too bad. I forgot to comment on one of your previous videos, I was always taught to carry a couple of thick bags (I think we used bin bags when I was kid) to stick over my feet /legs to cross streams if you have been caught out, I’m sure there are better things these days but I still do it . Thanks for a great channel! Really inspiring!
It’s such a beautiful area. It’s incredible how slick those rocks become when wet. It’s definitely not a bad idea to carry bags like that. I use to carry a pack liner but you’d have to empty your entire bag to use it. I should have just used my tripod as a trekking pole like I normally do instead of filming myself. Definitely would have helped. Really appreciate the comment! Hope you have a nice weekend 👍
Loved the video...beautiful scenery...food looked great..great set up you have...
Thanks! I was happy to find this spot and at least have some elevated views of the valley below 👍. Appreciate you watching! ATB
this video could be called `making the best of a bad job`. The meals you take the trouble over really lift the spirits. Nice of you to demo how not to cross a stream;) I have found the most danger is hidden rabbit holes/pockets where you can easily break an ankle, as you stressed, put the camera away and watch every step. Hiking poles can really show their worth on these conditions.
I’ve found having a nice meal at camp is always a highlight. I also really enjoy the challenge of cooking meals I make at how with such small cooking equipment 😂. I also find small holes to be the most dangerous. When I’m not hiking with a camera, I do actually use tracking poles. They’re extremely useful. I have a pretty beefy carbon fiber tripod, which I actually use as a single trekking pole but it’s no use to me when I set it down. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
Always quality content, fantastic views and of course great coking. Sorry to see you take a tumble, credit to you for keeping it real and showing it, many wouldn’t. 😉
Thanks! It wasn’t my finest moment but we all make mistakes even when we know better. I’d rather show mine so others maybe don’t make them. I forgot to add in the video that I highly recommend using a trekking pole when hiking in this terrain and crossing streams. Normally I would when not filming and I often use my tripod in lieu of one when I’m not leaving it behind to film myself 😆. Appreciate the comment! Hope you have a nice weekend!
Thanks for another great video. My wife and I really enjoyed watching it. And the cassoulet looked delicious. May I ask who made your hat? I’d like to get one just like it. Thanks.
I really appreciate the two of you watching my video! That cassoulet was a perfect way to end the day 👍. My hats made by Fjallraven. It’s the Ovik flat cap 😀. It’s been a great hat over the years although it’s probably due for a wash 😂. Hope you two have a nice weekend!
All the work with the drone really pays off in a beautiful spot like that. Perfect choice of music for that misty weather, loved that part, and hopefully the hearty meal helped to right the ship :)
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the drone footage. I was happy I had enough visibility to actually fly it. It’s always fun to see what these places look like from a different perspective. The meal was really nice. Finished at the right time as well. All the views disappeared and it got quite chilly so having a warm meal inside the tent was perfect! Appreciate the comment!
Another great video with more quality drone work 👍
Thank you! I was definitely happy I was able to get the drone up and get some kind of view with so much cloud cover 👍.
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I’ve camped exactly there. Should be a poop right under you tent 😂
😂 Lovely! Appreciate you watching and leaving a bit of fertilizer under my tent 👍. ATB
Ditto (the location, not the poo) about 30 years ago, with clear skies!
Wow! Best drone capture video ever! You saved my life today, you did!
Glad you liked it. I was just happy I got to use it and that the entire area wasn’t covered in cloud 👍😀. Appreciate the comment!
Very nice view, the fall was nasty and take care. It’s all about fashion and lifestyle. Thank you, RAO
For it being an overcast foggy day I was really happy to find this spot. It definitely had a pretty nice view. ATB
If it's any consolation I'm sure I would have stepped onto the same rock. Lots of us will learn from that, so thanks for sharing. Good luck in the future. John and Jill.
Thanks 👍! At least I didn’t hit my head on anything. Despite the silly mistake it still turned out to be a really nice camp. Appreciate the comment. Hope you two have a nice weekend!
Just breath taking
The Lake District is definitely one of my favorite places in England 👍
Great video! I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself to bad in that fall. Very nice place to pitch the tent! Awesome food
Thanks buddy! I was pretty happy with that spot. Pretty good views for an overcast foggy day. I will take a sprained pinky any day. I was just happy I didn’t hit my head or something 👍. Hope you have a nice weekend!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors thanks! You too 🤠
Besides the views of the places you camp at, I always find myself wondering what you are going to cook! Are you some kind of chef? Those ingredients and the order you chop them suggest some culinary background. Looks delicious!
Thanks! Definitely not a chef, just a cooking enthusiast. At one point many many years ago when I was teaching in NYC, I worked as a sous chef for a brief period of time. The hours and the monotony of cooking, the same things over and over again were a bit too much. So I quit. I didn’t want it to ruin the enjoyment I get from cooking 👍. Appreciate you watching more of my videos! ATB
Aha... I knew there was a story behing your cooking! No newbies would pick those perfectly matched ingredients for all your dishes. Without mentioning the chopping order of your veggies. Great stuff!@@GoingSoloOutdoors
Great video, dinner certainty looked good
Thanks! When the weather got cold and misty it definitely made it that much better 👍
Another superb video,just glad your mishap didn’t end up being serious. Rivers and streams are notorious in catching people out,especially in spate.Liked the ideas of the plastic bags and the expanding cleaning tabs for cleaning the pots and pans plus other usages 💩.
I also think you have a book in you regarding your camp culinary skills,I’m sure it would sell well.
Cheers.
Michael
Thanks! I was pretty upset with myself for making a silly mistake. I should have been using my tripod as a trekking pole instead of filming myself 🙄. I’m just happy I didn’t hit my head on a rock. A few other people have mentioned in the comments that they use the sealskinz. I’ve heard good things about these socks but I’ve just never purchased them. The plastic bag is the improvised cheap solution I suppose 😆 but works ok in a pinch. At some point I am going to get my website up and running so I can share recipes or my thoughts on the gear that I use. I have the domain purchased I just need to stop being lazy and create the darn thing 👍. Really appreciate the comment Michael! Hope you’re having a nice weekend.
Yep Sealskinz are definitely worth purchasing, I wear them for running a lot on the moors near where I live, when used with a pair of liner socks they are an indispensable part of my kit. Take care and keep up the good work it is greatly appreciated.Michael👍
Beautiful scenery
It’s a beautiful area to come hike and camp 👍. Appreciate the comment!
Brilliant as always mate. Great idea using the zip lock bags to keep your feet dry.
Thanks man! Luckily, I had a second with me otherwise it would’ve been one dry foot and one soggy foot 😆. Hope you have a nice weekend!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors 😂 thanks mate you too 👍
The landscape in Britain is impossible to understand for me. Why are there no trees there? Lovely Unna!
Thanks! I’m really enjoying the Unna. I’m no expert but when we moved here from the states I was also very curious how this landscapes formed. Here are some of the things I’ve read. It’s a result of natural climate changes and human deforestation. As an island many of the trees were cut down by humans that have been on this land for so long. There has also been a priority placed on angricultural land use at the expense of natural forests. The Holocene glacial retreat also significantly changed the landscape. Many of these northern areas are now bogs. Strong winds and free grazing animals have also prevented the regrowth of trees in these regions. For similar reasons this is why places like Iceland, northern parts Scandinavia and the UK look like this. At first it was weird but I’ve really grown to love traversing this rocky, boggy landscape. It’s beautiful in its own way!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors thank you for explaining. I live in Sweden and here we definitely have LOADS of forest and trees. Wishing you all the best!
@@cedarcanoeI would love to travel to Sweden. Curious how far north are you in Sweden? My family was in Svalbard and traveled south from the northern most point in Norway and it nearly looked identical to these mountains. It wasn’t until we traveled south to Alta that we started seeing many more trees.
Something scrumptious i hope.... haha
Hi Todd most off us hikers have slipped one time or another mine was in the north peaks near Langsett ,jumped across a stream and the bank gave way,glad the fingers ok ATB
Bank giving way stinks. I always worry about something like that when I hop a stream. 👍😀 Finger took a couple weeks to heal but it’s good. Falls happen, I just get frustrated when I make unnecessary silly mistakes because I’m trying to film 😅. Not an error I want to make when I’m out here by myself. At least it was only wet feet and a sprained finger. Appreciate the comment. Hope you had a nice weekend 👍
What're you talking about that's excellent drone footage
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Thanks! Glad you liked it! I was pretty happy with the views I was able to get from this site before the fog rolled in 👍
Great vid. Too bad for the fog but beautiful scenery anyways.
I like the size of the Unna, spacious for one and versatile in how you (can) use it.
That looked like a tasty cassoulet! Beats probably 99% of all available freeze-dried meals.
I almost expected some clafoutis for dessert. ;)
Good luck with the pinky, 'lesson learned' per every view and props for keeping it in the vid/no silly ego. Perhaps a (Nalgene) bottle of hot water+microfiber cloth inside the boots might have dried them out a bit, plus a few of those compressed towels afterwards? They'd still be soggy probably though.
Thanks! I’m actually really really enjoying the Unna. Still haven’t had it in any serious winds yet though. I was very happy with how the meal turned out. Perfect timing with the cold air and fog rolling in also. It was nice to have a hearty warm meal in the tent. Pinky is doing fine now just happy I didn’t bang my head or something. As for the boots. I absolutely love them, but they are the worst boots I’ve ever had to dry out. I have had them sitting in front of the fireplace two nights in a row and have had the fan on them and the toe box was still a little damp. Great for keeping my feet dry normally but absolutely horrific to dry out when they get wet. Really appreciate the comment. Hope you’re having a nice weekend! ATB
Great camp. Hopefully next one will be raining. Glad you're back. I hope your hand is ok.
Thanks! Given the English weather in the autumn and winter I’m sure it will be at some point! Hope you have a nice weekend!
Always take trekking poles mate that helps heaps with crossing streams and maintaining balance, just a thought from experience
I completely agree. Trekking poles are fantastic and when I’m not filming normally I always have trekking poles with me. Typically when I’m filming though I’m using my carbon fiber tripod as a pole 👍. I should have been using it as I normally do to cross the stream instead of setting up a camera shot to film. A stupid mistake. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB
I truly love your videos McAndrew, and straightforwardness of your observations and experiences Riggins smiles my face when you have those things happen. Regrets on the injured finger and wet feet but I love the way you rally around and press on. Good on ya. What is the ambient temperature and what's the temperature that water curious minds want to know? Cheers thanks and all the best. Peter.
Thanks! Things happen and it definitely doesn’t help me to dwell on them too much out here but that was a mistake I definitely should not have made. Not sure what the water temperature was but it was cold 😆. I don’t recall the ambient temperature for this camp but I was relatively warm while hiking. It wasn’t until the fogs rolled in that it got chilly. Really appreciate the comments Peter. ATB
I've become fascinated by your videos and I find them very tranquil to watch. I hope you fully recovered from the nasty fall as well. My question would be would it be a good idea to walk through streams with bare feet or switch to some kind of walking sandals just to cross? At least that might protect instances where one might accidentally get boots soaked. Liking your videos and subscribed.
I have taken my shoes off in the past but I would rather not risk cutting my foot on a rock. I had a buddy get a pretty nasty cut once when he took off his shoes for a river crossing. Sandals would work I just wasn’t expecting to have any trouble with river crossings on this trip. Really appreciate you watching and subscribing to the channel 👍
Hello from New York. I recently found your videos. I enjoy them. Thank you for sharing the videos. I actually found the wipes you showed on this video for cleaning the pans. I found on Amazon. They are called Portawipes Coin Tissues. Thank you!
Looking forward to more of your videos. Take care and be safe 😊
Thank you for finding them and putting the name in the comments! Someone else was already asking about them! I should I figured they could be purchased on amazon 👍. Really appreciate the support! Hope you have a nice weekend 😀
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That was a nasty fall 😢 hope your pinky finger is okay now. Careful next time buddy, it's better to get a little wet than slip and fall into the water. Anyway the scenery was fantastic with a stream along the way. The dish looks delicious.. i thought you will put some cheese on it 😂 Thanks for the video and stay safe.
Yeah I was pretty upset with myself for making such a silly mistake. I knew better. My fingers a little black and blue still but it’s ok. I’m just happy I didn’t hit my head or something. But this is why using trekking poles is so helpful. Normally when I’m not filming, I would use at least one trekkkng pole on a hike like this but I will typically use my tripod as one. Except when I’m filming myself making mistakes 🤣. This meal ended up being fantastic for the change in weather. Warm and hearty! Really appreciate you watching! Hope you have a nice weekend!
I'm a novice walker and am intrigued by the idea of wild camping so have been watching loads of videos and thoroughly enjoyed yours, you have a new subscriber.
This is a genuine question (not a criticism as I do not know the answer) but I noticed you moved a stone in order to get across the stream, is this consistent with Leave no trace? To me it's no biggy as I'm sure the water is constantly moving stones around, but I've watched some videos where people get pretty pedantic!
That’s a great question. If I’m on land and I move a stone to secure a tent peg, I’ll definitely put them back or try not to move any in the first place. In a stream like this, that’s constantly changing, a small stone like this won’t make much of a difference it’ll get washed away or moved naturally over time 👍. That’s a great question though. I just try to leave a place better than I found it so I’ll pick up litter along the way as well if I find any. Wild camping is an incredible way to spend the night outdoors. Hope you enjoy your first. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and for the support. Hope you have a great weekend!
That was a nasty fall. But glad nothing serious and lovely meal to go with.
Yeah the fall definitely could have been worse. Glad it was only my finger that I injured! All felt right in the world when I was able to zip up the tent and enjoy that meal 😀👍. Appreciate the comment!
Hey love the Virtual vestibule idea...il be using that👍🙂 great video hope the finger has healed ok. Love the videos..its a real treat to watch😊. Where did you get your cap I'd like to get one? Good luck with your ventures,maybe see you on the trail one day..👍
The virtual vestibule is definitely a pretty nice feature! There when you need it, but you have all that extra livability in the tent when you don’t. The fingers doing ok, just a bit bruised still but should be back to normal in another few days. The cap I wear is the Fjallraven Ovik cap. You should be able to find it online from various retailers. Appreciate the comment! ATB
dude hope your hand/pinky gets better! great video, have been waiting for it !! BTW ho do you like a serrated blade for cooking? It is serrated right? Also you need one of them compact/folding tables, they're awesome
I actually don’t typically like serrated blades, especially in a kitchen. But because I’m cutting and chopping on a small surface a serrated blade is really good to cut through something without having to apply that much pressure 👍. So in this setting I find it very useful. And this Victorinox has a few other tools on it that I find really useful if I need to alter something on my tripod or camera. I’ve actually thought about those folding tables. They are pretty cool, but as of right now, I carry so much extra weight in just camera equipment I try to do without certain luxuries. Really appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Great video.
A Brit can always tell an American by the amount of time he says "I'm gonna go ahead and uh..." I think you managed over 13 times in this vid, I'ma have to start drinking games! :D
🤣 sorry about that! You wouldn’t believe the number of ummm and so’s I cut out of the video as well 👍. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you have a great weekend!
Every outdoor channel has “I’m just gonna” syndrome. It’s insane.
Really great video! I might steal your recipe literally tomorrow 😅
Thanks! It’s a really great meal for this time of year. Enjoy!
Very nice autumn camp. Nice work as always. I hope your fingers recover quickly after camp 🤞 What is the name of the coffee you use in 41:37, is this a nescafe or something, thanks a lot. Hope you have a great new year's eve weekend🎉 ATB 🙂
It took a while but the finger is good now. The coffee I was using was a Nescafé. I have quite a few leftover from our trip to Norway over the summer 👍. Hope you have a great New Year’s as well!!! ATB
Great video, superb footage with the gopro, I've watched many of your videos in the past, thought I was subscribed.. I am now.... I've just bought the unna, love my Soulo but sometimes I crave extra room. Think I'll be keeping both.
I would definitely keep both. I found that I do enjoy the Unna a bit more because of the simplicity of the set up and the extra room is just fantastic! But if I know the weather is going to be a bit crazy I would definitely bring the Soulo instead because as you know that tent can take a battering in the wind without breaking a sweat 🙌. Really appreciate you subscribing! Hope you enjoy your new tent 😀
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Yes, you've confirmed what I was thinking, the Soulo is definitely the safer bet in wind, I think the unna will be my go to tent in most weathers.. It got delivered today, I'm taking on its first outing tommorow, ready for my next vid. Thanks for the tip. ATB.
Your videos are superb and love your cooking skills also. Very helpful and informative. Keep up the good work!!!.
Just curious are we a Chef🤣
Thank you! I worked in a kitchen back in my 20s for a period of time, but no not a chef, just a cooking enthusiast 👍.
Sorry to see your slip on the rocks. Kudos for not editing it out. Most you-tubers would have done so. Poles are really useful for stream crossing, even if that is the only time you need to use them. Have you ever considered them? And what is that little folder you carry? Is it a Spyderco? Great video as normal. Thanks mate!!
Thanks! I actually use trekking poles when I’m out on a camping trip but not filming. They are incredibly useful, especially for stream crossings 👍. However, when filming I have a pretty beefy carbon fiber tripod that is normally always in hand so I actually use that as a trekking pole. I should have been using it to cross the stream but instead I was being foolish and filming myself 😅. Luckily it was only my finger that I injured! I have been using the Victorinox soldiers knife a lot lately for food prep lately. The additional tools it has are really useful for making adjustments to my tripod or camera equipment. Really appreciate the comment! ATB
Of all the Americans in all of the world, we drive past you 😄
You certainly came up against a few challenges on this trip and you did the right thing… crack open a beer 👌🏼
Great video!
😂👍. Really wish I could have said hi! Definitely just one of those camps were things weren’t exactly going my way but I was pretty happy when my meal was ready and I could zip up the tent and just enjoy!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors loving the sandwich bags too 😂
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Peaceful night
Thanks Bob! It was a really nice night. I was woken up by the rain once, but it was really nice to fall back asleep to it 👍
Cracking video as always mate. Glad your slip didn't end your trip.
How are you getting on with the Unna? It looks mega roomy for a 1 person tent. I like the virtual vestibule concept. Have you taken it out in any tricky conditions?
Thanks! I’m really enjoying the simplicity and space inside the Unna so far. The virtual vestibule in practice is really quick and easy to create. Definitely a fantastic feature when you need the space inside the tent for cooking. I have yet to have the Unna in any real wind conditions yet but I’m sure at some point you will see it on the channel. My gut tells me it won’t be as great in the wind as the Soulo but I think with the addition of 10mm poles it will do just fine 👍. Appreciate the comment! Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
Great video. Cool tent and sleeping bag
Thanks! Really enjoying this tent so far 👍. Appreciate the comment!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors if its ok can i ask a question about your sleeping bag please
@@craig1015 absolutely! It’s actually a really old bag but still works well. It’s the Marmot Sawtooth 15. It was too warm for this camp but it has kept me warm on my winter camps 👍
@@GoingSoloOutdoors that looks like a great sleeping bag. Does certainly look warm. Do you use that often
@@craig1015 usually only when the temps drop below 5°C
Your video footage is really beautiful. May I ask you what type of drone you use? And the backpack you use is a Fjällräven Abisko Friluft 45? Is it the right size for a short (3 day) hike? Thank you!
Thank you! I use the DJI mini 2. Yes that’s the pack I’m using. I would definitely be able to do three day hike with this pack. However, I would probably need to bring dehydrated meals. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 👍
have been watching your trips and wondered do you use anything to keep your food, beer etc cold, like the time you took your pre made lasagna out to cook in the billy stove.
I’ve talked about it in a few videos. Typically if I bring any meat in the warmer months I will freeze it the night before and just let it thaw throughout the hike the next day. I will also sometimes freeze a small water bottle and use that to keep everything cold as well. In the winter months I don’t usually worry about keeping things cold unless I am taking a trip that also requires a far drive. Really appreciate you watching the videos 👍
Great video as usual, thank you. Which Trangia 27 do you use? Is it the none stick finish?
Thanks! I use the hard anodized trangia 27 👍
The first thing this guy said after he slipped on that rock was “I made a mistake”. Not to be dramatic, but this shows character. Hope your pinky is ok now.
Thanks! It’s still a bit black and blue but it’s a lot better now. We definitely learn more from our mistakes than our successes 👍. It was a silly error in judgment that luckily only ended in wet feet and a sprained pinky. Really appreciate the kind words. Hope you have a nice weekend 😀
Just curious why you don’t use two hiking poles, especially with stream grassy?
@@frednorman1 I had the same question initially. I think it might be partially because he had to have his camera and tripod out and ready all the time. So, his hands are probably always occupied. But again, some people just don’t like trekking poles.
@@smellybearc7411 that’s spot on! I always have the tripod and camera in one hand. My tripod happens to be a pretty beefy carbon fiber tripod, so I actually use it as a trekking pole. When I’m not filming on a trip I will typically have at least one trekking pole in this kind of terrain. I think trekking poles are incredibly useful! 👍 Especially for stream crossings like this! I should’ve been using my tripod as a trekking pole for support during the crossing instead of foolishly filming myself!
Great video and a good recovery, some people would have turned around straight back to the car.
This video has made a decision for me to cook fresh food when out on a camp, so thanks for that.
Can I ask where the compressed tissue dispenser is from? Brilliant idea, but I can’t find it anywhere!
Thanks! It’s too far of a drive to get here to just turn around. I need these trips so I will always take the good and the bad. I was definitely frustrated with myself for making a silly decision, but I was also very happy because it could’ve been way worse if I hit my head or something. The dehydrated meals are super convenient but I definitely really enjoy cooking while at camp so I hope you will enjoy it as well. I will have to ask my wife where she got the compressed tissues. They’re definitely pretty convenient to have 👍. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Thanks for replying and your explanation.
I would be very grateful if you find out where your wife got it.
You take care and keep up the good work, excellent videos, have a great weekend too 👍🏻🏔️🏕️
@@the_woodland_man another commenter said they were able to find them on Amazon under the name Portawipes coin tissues 👍. Hope that helps!
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Liking the Unna. Wide open front would also have room to sit up in a small camp chair. Fortunate hand didn't break. Feel it for a few days. A rule, two pair of dry wool socks, a pair of sealskinz waterproof socks and a pair of super light weight camp shoes, Crocs something like that. Put the waterproof socks over a pair of wools, keeps the water off feet the next day. Miserable and blistering for feet. Good looking meal. Good vid, pretty place. Sometimes it seems gravity just takes over every step. That's a shxt environment for falling. Take care interesting vid. So much of that area impossible to have a fire. Not a fav. Surprised the beer didn't spew all over inside of tent. Believe I'd put my shoes in that frying pan to dry some. These new molded shoe soles are slick as a minnow. Vibram makes an Ice sole for winter boots. Little softer compound in arctic weather.
I’m really enjoying the design of the Unna. Nice to be using something a bit different than my other tents. I have heard of these waterproof socks for years I’ve just never picked up a pair. I think I will need to invest in some 👍. Appreciate the comment! Hope you have a nice weekend!
watched it wife second time, she wants to see hot tent camp. Take care There's another item I'll find and send you a link. @@GoingSoloOutdoors
@@samhill3496 hot tent camps are very cosy 👍
Another great video! How many Hilleberg tents do you own? I am thinking you may be wealthy! Alcohol stoves are losing traction out here in the Western USA (banned in CA). Do you always hike in boots? Are trail runners ever appropriate?
Thanks! I own 4 Hillebergs. I’m definitely not wealthy. I am just extremely frugal when in comes to most other purchases in life. I’m still wearing tshirts that are 15 years old 🤣. Hillebergs are crazy expensive but I absolutely love the quality. So to me they are worth saving for. Thats a shame alcohol stoves are getting banned. I love my trangia! But I suppose it makes sense with all the fires that happen in California. I don’t think that will stop people from being careless and starting them though. Typically I wear boots. I find my Keens to be very comfortable even when hiking long distances. The decision to wear boots normally just depends on where I’m going. I have a pair of lone peak trail runners that are fantastic and I wear those as well in the dryer months. Here in the Lake District it’s normally wet and boggy year round though so I just wear boots. For dry trails or long distance I go with trail runners 👍.
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Oh man, made me think of the time I was walking through a stream in NH and I wiped out and landed right on my forearm/elbow. Luckily nothing broken but definitely sore for a few days.
So did those pants dry pretty quickly? You didn’t seem to be having too much of an issue with them it seems. If so gotta get me a pair.
Stream crossings are definitely no joke. I should have been using my tripod as a trekking pole instead of filming with it! Especially in wet conditions. Luckily I only ended up with a sprained finger. I actually talked about my trousers drying out later in the video. I’m not sure why I cut it from the final video but the pants were already dry by the time I started to setup my sleep system. The g1000 material and the elastic part of the trousers is pretty remarkable. It drys very quickly even from your body heat! A great material. I highly recommend them 👍. Appreciate the comment! Hope you have a great weekend!
I've just come across your videos. They are fantastic. What advice would you give a complete beginner thinking about getting into this?
Thanks and welcome to the channel! Best advice I can give is start small. You don’t need an expensive tent or sleeping pad/bag to have fun on a camp. There’s plenty of decent budget gear out there. The budget gear may not be the best for camping on top of a mountain in a storm, but it’ll at least get you out the door and on your first camp. Find a campground where you can car camp for your first trip. That way you don’t even have to worry about getting a backpack. You can take as much gear as you want to have a good time and be comfortable. If you find that you are really enjoying yourself then look into getting a backpack that can fit your gear and and add a small hike to your next trip 👍. Hope that helps! Just make sure you are having fun!
Your meals are always very impresive! Are you a chef?
Thank you! Not a chef, just a cooking enthusiast. I am a Biology and Chemistry teacher. For a brief moment, when I was in my 20’s, I considered culinary school and I worked as a sous chef. But the late hours and the monotony of making the same things over and over again kinda changed my mind on that career path. Decided I’d rather just continue enjoying cooking for myself and friends and family 😀👍.
@@GoingSoloOutdoors That's really fantastic! Your videos are pure class and really paint an amazing picture. I can see your channel really going far! keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.
Cheers 👍
Another brilliant video! Does anybody know the best place to park your car when doing this hike?
Thanks! I parked along Hardknotts pass.
Would you care to tell a bit more about the pocket knives you use in your videos? I think you are using a Spyderco in this one and I also believe I saw a Benchmade in another video. Any recommendations? Maybe some lower-budget ones too?
I am actually using the Victorinox Soldiers Knife in this video. I usually like using either the Benchmade or this Victorinox for cooking. The victorinox is nice because it has extra tools like the drivers which are very useful when making adjustments to my camera equipment. Many of the larger Swiss Army knives are not that expensive and very useful 👍. Hope that helps!
Hope the finger is doing ok. Plenty of room for cooking with that inner unclipped....torn between the Niak and the Unna at the moment.
Thanks! The fingers better, just a bit black and blue around the knuckle still. I was torn between the Niak and Unna as well. The deciding factor for me was the weather I’ll be using it in. I’ve really come to love having a fly that goes all the way to the ground and winter camping is my favorite so the catenary cut on the Niak wasn’t ideal for me. I also really wanted a vent on the top of the tent I could look out of. Silly reason but I like that! However, if you are not using it in winter and you want extra space in both the inner and the vestibule area the Niak is the way to go 👍. You honestly can’t go wrong with either tent! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Nice tent. I have the Unna as well. Do you have the mesh inner? Just wondering how well the unna with a mesh inner would work in warmer seasons vs something like a niak.
I don’t have the mesh inner yet but I would like to get one. I imagine if you lifted the front and back fly at the base that would provide a decent amount of airflow though. The only benefit I see the Niak having is the cantenary cuts are on every side as opposed to just these two spots on the Unna. Although the Unna does have the ability to vent the top of the tent as well which would be nice in warmer weather with the mesh
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I have a mesh inner on the way. There's probably a hack to create some lift on the Unna's sides which don't have the ventilation feature that's found on the front and back sides. The Niak is a bit lighter and has a tad more interior space, but, from what I can tell, the Unna certainly has more versatility and cold weather chops. Enjoying your material!
Nice video. What’s that for an Fjällräven trouser and which color is it?
Thanks. These are the Keb trousers. I purchased these a really long time ago, so I’m not sure of the color. But if I’m not mistaken, I think it was called deep forest or something like that. Hope you have a nice weekend!
19:06 - I always wear a thin pair of leather gloves which have saved the palms of my hands & fingers from serious abrasions on numerous occasions. Wet feet mean cold feet, I hope you have something you can put inside your sleeping bag or inside a pair of down booties to warm 'em up.
With wet soggy ground I would have put some big heavy rocks atop the tent stakes to prevent them from pulling out of the ground if it gets gusty windy.
20:06 - loved the drone footage
25:05 ; looks like a gourmet meal, fit for royalty
27:27; I noticed a small closed cell foam pad you were sitting on in your tent.
45:17; you wrap up your guylines same as me.
I have no doubt you enjoyed a nice long HOT shower after returning home.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
When it gets colder out I normally carry a really warm thick pair of wool socks for the evenings. I will probably use down booties this winter 👍. On this camp I actually slept barefoot though because it was so warm out and I had brought my winter sleeping bag. I was a bit hot at first, but it became more comfortable throughout the evening. Fortunately, the ground was pretty solid on that elevated camp spot. I also had my delta ground anchors with me which are incredibly sturdy in the wind. You actually don’t even need to place rocks on top they are so good! I actually highly recommend them for tunnel tents like the Enan and Nammatj, but I just decided not to use them because it was a very still night and the pegs were pretty solid in the ground. Glad you liked the drone footage. I was just happy I was still able to get some sort of views in the valley with all the fog! I was pretty happy with meal. I’m gonna make it next week for my family as well. I love that little foam pad. I will sit on it in the tent for warmth and I use it as a place to put things to stay organized when I’m laying down. I definitely enjoyed that warm hot shower when I got home 😀👍. Really appreciate the comments as always. Hope you have a nice weekend!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I KNOW about Delta pegs & have one that I tried out in the back yard. It's bulky & it really works well, however, I've stuck with using big heavy rocks atop tent pegs. I gather up 8 big rocks B4 I even begin to pitch my Enan.
The gloves I'm referring to are thin calf skin leather gloves that I bought @HomeDepot that are sold as "work" gloves. For cold weather I have a really nice pair of MITTENS that have a Gore-Tex outer shell.
I sincerely hope your hand injury will heal itself & not require any medical professional treatment.😇😀😄😁😇
@@azclaimjumper a good old rock definitely works just as well 👍 just sometimes hard to find here depending on where you camp. The pinky is a bit black and blue still but should be completely back to normal in another week 😀👍
Nice videos, new subscriber. I'm looking for a 4 season solo tent and like the looks and specs of the Unna. Do you prefer this or the Soulo, or something else (maybe a 2 person version)? I'm 6'2". Thanks.
I’ve been preferring the Unna lately just because of the extra space. It definitely won’t do as well as the Soulo in high winds because it has one less pole and is less aerodynamic than the Soulo but the space is worth it to me. You will just need to be a bit more conscious of where you pitch it. But if you need a shelter you can just place anywhere regardless of the conditions the Soulo is the better option although it will be more tight at your height. Hope that helps! Really appreciate the support 👍 ATB
How tall are you and which of the Hilleberg solo tents gives the most room when lying down (don't want feet hitting walls)? Unna is longer on paper but I'm not sure how the slope of the walls factors in. Thanks much! @@GoingSoloOutdoors
Was wondering if you would be able tell me what alcohol stove /cook set that is it's so amazing
I’m using the HA Trangia 27 cookset. An absolutely incredible set when you want to do some actual cooking 👍. I’m admittedly a super fan of trangia. I’ve loved nearly everything I’ve ever purchased from them. Thanks for watching!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors much appreciated for the prompt reply , me and my wife love your videos. I've been experimenting with a soda can alcohol stove in the back yard and enjoyed it over my canister stove so definitely gonna grab this one thanks again.
You have to be a Chef...lol
Do you like your Unna?
Not a chef just a cooking enthusiast 👍. I LOVE the Unna. Simple to setup and it has lots of space. I am also really like that the entire side of the tent can be unzipped.
You were extremely lucky not to break your wrist.
I agree, it could have been much worse!
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What will you choose for summer hiking in mountains? Unna or Enan?
If I’m going further, lighter or if it’s hot definitely the Enan. Especially since it weighs half that of the Unna. The only reason I didn’t really use it much this summer is because we pretty much didn’t have a summer this year. I ended up using my beefiest winter tent in July.
Yep, nature has no respect for us making mistakes, the main thing is you were OK, no such thing as a perfect camp I guess, I've been on my arse a few times 🙂
Nature most certainly doesn’t care 👍. It’s been a while so I suppose I was due for a reminder 😆. Appreciate the comment! Hope you have a nice weekend!
I can't decide between the unna, niak or enan. You used the others or just the unna?
I have the Enan as well. Also a fantastic tent! The Niak and the Enan are definitely better suited to three season conditions. The Enan is extremely light if weight is a concern. The Niak is very similar to the Unna except it vents with catenary cuts as opposed to the top vent, which I prefer. The Unna is slightly smaller than the Niak but is an all around 4 season tent. It really just depends on how you plan on using the tent and in which conditions. Whatever you decide they are all fantastic tents 👍
@@GoingSoloOutdoors it's all UK camping. 60% trekking and wild camping, 40% motorcycle touring. So on one hand weight is an issue and on the other it isn't.
The elements will mainly be wind and rain. I will always want the option to cook inside in bad weather.
I have had a nallo 2 gt for years so been spoilt with space.
Really struggle to decide between the 3
@@dannyfryer7794 the Enan might feel really small coming from the Nallo. My personal preference would be the Unna. Happy New Year
Just ordered the micro towels directly from Korea $22.00 plus $4.60 shipping.
Nice 👍. Someone else commented they found them on Amazon as well.
That mattress you sleep on is noisy. 😊
I’ve gotten use to it I suppose. Not as noisy as my older mattress at least 👍
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There be a reason we wear GORE-TEX boots and socks mate….just wade through the water rather than tread on rocks. Just accept wet feet.
My boots are waterproof as long as the water doesn’t get in at the top 😅. They’ve been pretty successful at keeping my feet dry in the hills. I do think I’m going to purchase a pair of sealskinz though 👍. Appreciate the comment!
Yeah sealskinz are great.
@@citizenphaid1880that’s what I’ve heard. Not sure why I haven’t gotten a pair yet!
And that’s the reason I hate alcohol stoves. Invisible when burning, easy to spill, very dangerous. Banned in many places here in the US, and for good reason. 👎
I had a Trangia “Storm Cooker” MELT on me in high winds, literal molten aluminum dripping on the ground almost starting a forest fire. I’ll never use one of those horrible and dangerous cookers ever again.
That’s a shame that’s happened to you. I’ve used many different Trangia stoves and cooksets for years without issue in strong winds. They are still my favorite cooksets of all time. You should definitely never let the stove just burn on bare aluminum. You always need to have food or a liquid in the pan. You can use a traditional gas canister burner If you’re worried about spilling an alcohol stove and there are even many ways to also make the stove spill proof 👍. Many like my xboil actually come with a graphite felt already inside that absorbs the fuel. I also personally only use bioethanol. Which is clean burning and odorless. Buy to each their own I suppose. I’m definitely not here to convince anyone to use what I’m using. Just here to share my trips 😀👍. Luckily there are no shortage of great cooksets out there. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Just to clarify, it wasn’t the pan, it was the bottom support the stove slips in to. There are other people online it has happened to as well. To each their own! I still occasionally use alcohol in a Toaks Ti stove with an ultralight Ti pot support when bikepacking (you don’t have to worry about titanium melting!), otherwise one of a dozen other options I have available, but usually a Firebox Stove as I like a wood fire. If I’m just boiling water it’s a Jetboil.
@@RustyKnorr do you remember the type of fuel you were using and how you had the base oriented into the wind? In really strong winds I place the portion with no holes into the wind, especially if I am not using the simmer ring and have it on high heat. Normally I cook with the simmer ring on though as I typically don’t need it on high heat. Just curious because I may talk about it in a future video to hopefully keep others from experiencing the same scenario. I also only use the HA version. The toaks titanium stove is a nice lightweight option 👍 and a twig fire is definitely my preferred stove in the woods.
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@@GoingSoloOutdoors in all seriousness, where is this in the Lakes and what brand is that stove you have please? Great video buddy 👏
@@Reali_T_Check Thanks man! This was along Lingcove Beck. I was cooking with the Trangia 27 cookset. Probably my favorite cookset of all time. A bit bulky but when you want to do real cooking it’s just incredible 👍!