Mountain Camping in Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in Snowdonia with the Hilleberg Soulo
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- čas přidán 2. 11. 2021
- Join me on a mountain camp in Snowdonia, Wales! The weather is terrible from start to finish on this trip. I hike up the mountain to a small llyn where I setup camp for the night. Despite the weather I cook a nice meal, steak and brussel sprouts, inside my tent using the jetboil and brace for a long night. The Hilleberg Soulo really got put through it’s paces on this trip. Mountain forecast said this area experienced winds up to 95km/h (59mph) that evening. I definitely did not experience sustained winds of that speed as I was able to find a slightly sheltered spot, however I definitely experienced gusts coming through of up to 60mph. In fact, on the way down the mountain a gust hit me from behind and knocked me off my feet. First time I’ve ever experienced that! Anyways, I was unable to film with my normal camera gear for the majority of the trip so most things were filmed with the GoPro. I apologize if the audio and video quality is a little worse than normal. Also, as a result of being secluded in my tent for over 12 hours I decided to just start talking to the camera. I know this is not my normal video format but it never hurts to try something different! Haha, I use words like battered and lug a few times which I normally never use. Not sure why. I think I was a bit nervous talking but eventually I become more comfortable with the camera as the video goes on. I decided to keep all my awkward ramblings in the video because it’s the first time I actually ever talk! So despite not getting much sleep because of the noise throughout the evening, I really enjoyed this trip. I definitely plan on doing more trips to Snowdonia in the near future. Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment! ATB
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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The weather ( wind/ rain ) let’s you know that you’re alive. It keeps your senses active and sharp. Camping in no weather is boring.
Couldn’t agree more! I always remember the foul weather camps most fondly! Thanks for watching!
Lkmp
I always feel that!!
A British expat in Florida who misses hiking in England. I live vicariously through your videos. Favourites are when it’s clagging down and you’re in a windswept tent cooking Korean beef. Looked delish!
Glad you enjoy the videos. I actually grew up in Florida. Definitely very different from here. I actually really have grown to love hiking in areas like The Lakes and Snowdonia. I can definitely see how you’d miss it. Really appreciate you watching!
You are an eminently likeable human being. Thanks for taking us with you.
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Was caught in a thunderstorm with five days and nights of continuous rain and hail with 3 friends in the bed of river Indus.
We were all in early twenties and were saved by our kerosene stove that burned constantly, keeping the tent comfy and dry all the time.
The roaring of wind outside your tent recreated those moments in my mind after almost 20 years!
Stay blessed and safe ever!
Wow that’s some experience. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your story! All the best!
Just breathtaking! The scenery on your island takes my breath away! Stay safe and warm💕
Snowdonia is a beautiful place 👍
I have just found you and glad that you talked because, i prefer that, than just photography! I usually switch off to no talking videos because its nice to get to know who is exploring! Keep up the chatter and you have a new lasting subscriber!
I’m glad you found the channel! Thank you for watching and providing feedback. I actually just recently filmed and finished editing another video in these mountains. It should be available to watch this Wednesday. After this video I made the decision to continue talking in videos so I am talking in this next video as well. Really appreciate the support! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I'm happy about that and you're most welcome!
Loved the wildness of it all! You woke up to killer views after a long and windy night, thank you for going to all the trouble and taking us with you ❤️
My pleasure! Even when camping in weather like this it’s always a fun experience 😃. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Really gripping adventure . Appreciate your honesty about dealing with the difficult conditions . So many others make videos of these challenging adventures and portray themselves as if there is no danger no risk .
Just trying to share the experience as best I can. I don’t think I was in any real danger this trip as the low temperature that evening wasn’t too bad. However, I’ve had a tent fail on me in the past in strong winds, so I try to never underestimate the weather or how quickly it can change. I’m pretty confident in the durability of the Hilleberg that I use. I probably wouldn’t have even left the car with any of my other tents. If I did have to hike out because of a tent failure in rainy windy conditions, in the dark, that definitely could be dangerous. I also always carry a personal GPS SOS beacon (Garmin inReach) on me for these types of trips. I may be overly cautious, but I’m a father of two young children so no harm in that! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Absolutely, your channel deserve more subs!
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Welcome to the Land of my Fathers! I was brought up in Snowdonia, and this was my back yard. In my childhood, when all my friends were playing football, I would be out exploring my local mountains, solo, and I would estimate that 60% of the Welsh mountain weather was like that… character building! Great video, made me feel homesick!
Thanks for sharing. What an incredible place to grow up! Very Jealous!! Hopefully next time I head over to Wales I get slightly better weather so I can film the amazing landscape with my main camera and not just the GoPro. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
@ren bao Not property - land.
My kind of camping. Considering the circumstances I think you did an excellent job. Great video. Tony.
Thanks Tony! It was a fun trip. Crazy weather just adds the to experience! BTW I’ve been watching your videos lately as they pop up in my feed and I didn’t realize I hadn’t even subscribed yet. I will fix that!! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors lol been watching AB videos and stumbled over here to Going Solo. Subbing now. Nice work cooking, btw. Well done! I mean medium rare (perfect)!
@@reminaya haha as a dad I can appreciate a good pun! Thanks for the support!
Reminds me of hiking and camping in Tasmania back in my younger years. 83 now, but ahh the memories. Happy hiking. 😊
I bet those are fantastic memories 👍😀. Really appreciate you watching and taking time to comment. All the best.
Love all your videos. Great scenery, lots of tips and always good food!
Thank you so much for the continued support watching my videos 🙏😀!
I was uneasy in a caravan some windy nights in Wales, well done you for completing your overnight adventure. Thanks for sharing!
I was certainly uneasy myself there for a bit. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
A very brave man camping in difficult weather. Do continue to share with us please, in the clip, on how to choose a good camping ground and what to look out for or to avoid. We love to learn from you. Do stay safe, and may God keep blessing you always. Good clips........good voice.
I don’t know about brave, I just have some experience with poor weather and I think knowing your gear and its limits is import. On my next trip I will try to remember to talk about how I select a particular area to pitch the tent. I really appreciate you watching and the kind words! Thank you! ATB
Wind and rain just makes it all much better!
Definitely adds to the experience! Thanks for watching!
Another great video. I don't know if I watch more for the camping or the cooking? I respect your camping knowledge and also your cooking skills since I also enjoy cooking. That steak n brussel sprouts looked good. However, I would have added a couple of Goodfella's garlic slices and red pepper flakes to the brussel sprouts. Yum. Great video my friend. I have that same fry pan. Love it. Take care.😊
👍 I was traveling with the family in Wales when I decided to sneak away for a quick camp. Just picked up a few items from the store so this meal was pretty basics. A bit of garlic would have been great with the sprouts 👍. Really appreciate you watching another.
I really enjoyed this video whereby you have a commentary. I'm an old codger who can't do hill walking anymore and am a little bit deaf. I do have a lot of silence in my life, and to watch a video in silence does make me switch to another channel where there is commentary to which I feel I can re-live my past. Some commentaries do have little humour which can make me chuckle. A laugh I feel does make me look forward to the new day. If you do feel that a reply would be welcome, please do so.
Thanks for the feedback John! I actually continued talking in all other videos after this one. In some of the newer videos I may even talk a little too much. Still getting use to talking to the camera. So if you are interested in see other trips with commentary consider giving those a look. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment! Have a great weekend!
Great job my great friend! Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Lower Chitral District of Pakistan for you bravery and passion!
Thanks! It’s always nice to be reminded that Mother Nature should be taken seriously. Also makes you more appreciative of the times when the weather is in your favor! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
I wonder, where the lightnings are? Making it more exciting. Not in the borderline boring… Reminds me of a friend who were on a long drive one night, raining and alone on highway 55. From Mississippi to Chicago. Thunderstorms and lightnings suddenly appears few miles away around his car. He steps on the break to slowdown. A lightning strike half a meter away in front of his car. He regrets that he left his camera videoing the excitement. Could have been viral. And of course thanks our maker by saving him.
I think I’ve only seen one thunderstorm in the two years I’ve lived here in the UK. Not nearly as many here as there are on the east coast where I grew up. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
I haven’t done any solo camping yet and will definitely watch out for good weather conditions before I try it as I wouldn’t want to find myself in the situation you found yourself in! You handled it all extremely well and with steak and beer too, which you totally deserved. I must say I enjoyed your talking along as it helps to know what you are thinking and relate to the video more. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more videos though I don’t expect you to go through extreme conditions every time!
Thanks for watching and for the support! After this video I did continue to talk in future videos. The conditions in this video were a bit of a surprise but you just gotta roll with the punches and just have fun! I actually just got back from filming a video in the Lake District. Conditions were not great for the hike in but I was rewarded with a really great sunset. The video should be available on the channel next week! ATB and thanks again for taking the time to comment!
I really liked your video! It was cool of you to remain calm despite the bad weather condition. I enjoyed it very much ☺️
The bad weather can kinda be fun sometimes … and at the very least memorable! Thanks for watching!
Perfection. There is something so comforting in getting in shelter when its raining, windy and cold. I'm glad I found your channel. Keep up the beautiful camps. I'm Jenn btw.
Absolutely, it makes it very cozy. I really appreciate your support Jenn! ATB
Your tent behaved just amazingly! Thank you for sharing!
It’s definitely a solid tent! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Awesome video, so well done. Exactly how I remember heaps of trips in the UK. The expression on your face when the wind goes too far and you're second guessing the tent :)
Subbed!
I’ve had the hilleberg in some high winds, but never with gusts that strong! I definitely felt uneasy at times, but that trip really raised my confidence in what that tent can handle significantly! Thanks for watching and I really appreciate the support!!
Next time try to put some big rocks around the tent, and especially in the side where the wind came. It will not let the tent be elevated by the wind. thank you for embarking us with you in this adventure frankly it is not hollow to sleep in these conditions. nice video and good luck
Unfortunately I had a difficult time finding enough rocks to just cover the where the guy lines were staked out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
An unforgettable video! It is just awsome!
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! It is definitely a memorable trip!
You show no signs of being nervous…you have a very soothing voice so don’t worry 👌
Thanks! I’ve camped in terrible weather many times so I wouldn’t say I was all that nervous but some of the gusts, particularly off camera did give me pause. But I trust my gear. Particularly this tent. It can definitely take a beating. Appreciate the comment! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I meant about talking to camera
@@japtasticify oh haha sorry I completely misread that! I have taught high school kids and even other teachers for over a decade so I suppose that helps. I originally didn’t speak to the camera in earlier videos because I thought it might take away from my enjoyment of the camp. I’ve learned to actually enjoy it because I now feel like I’m talking to everyone who I chat with in the comments 😀👍
Amazing vlog and the view is Unforgettable.
Great one ,thanks for sharing us and we'll really appreciate your efforts
Snowdonia is a beautiful place! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!
Wonderful video, thank you. Had a similar experience in Snowdonia many years ago but our tent collapsed and we sat huddled in two inches of water being battered by wet tent sides in absolute until predawn when we escaped. We stayed in a very nice bed and breakfast the next night. Anyway, this is a great video.
Yeah it can really stink went your tent fails. I had a tent fail years ago also. It’s actually one of the reasons I got the Hilleberg. I wanted something that should hold up well in the wind if I find myself in less than ideal conditions and I can’t find a sheltered spot! It did the a great job this trip! Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to share your story. All the best!
I love all the wild weather camping videos on you tube and 36.1 8 looked wild with the wind on the water. Silence is as they golden but with the chat u got a new sub. a mix of both for me, cheers.
Thanks! I also really enjoy watching when the CZcamsrs I follow get out in some wild weather. Luckily I have a large hood because the blowing rain that morning actually stung a little against the skin. As for the chatting. I really appreciate the feedback. I always worried talking to the camera would ruin the experience for me. But I think in the end it added to it! I will find the balance. Thanks for the support! ATB
That was intense!!! Glad you got your hat back. Another great video !!
Thanks Bob! A good lesson in making sure you check the weather forecast a bit closer to when you leave. I had poor reception nearly the entire time I was in Wales. So I had no idea the weather was going to get so bad. Originally it had been forecast to clear up in the evening not get worse. Haha and yes I would’ve been devastated if I lost that hat … it’s been on so many adventures with me!
That was a proper weather battering!! Not many tents would have survived... praise be to the Soulo. That was a great watch,,, subbed
Agreed. I’ve had the Soulo in some foul weather, but not for that long or with gusts that strong. I really didn’t even film the really bad winds because I was helping brace the poles from inside the tent with my body because I was worried it would succumb to the stress of the winds. But it never happened. Fantastic tent! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for the support!
Fantastic videos can't wait for the next one 👍
So glad you like them! Hopefully getting back out soon 👍
All I can say you the MAN this was a great video known I know what it takes too go through a bad storm ☔️🙏🏻
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It’s fun to share these experiences with others. Proper time and experience with your gear goes a long way when when the forecast inevitably isn’t what you expected! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Loved this video. Beautiful rugged, landscape and terraine...gorgeous fresh running water. Just beautiful! 😊💯👍
It is a stunning place. If you’d like to see more of this landscape, I camp about 3 miles away further up the mountain range in the video I filmed after this trip. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Have a great week!
perfect view, thank for sharing ♥
Thanks for watching 🙏😃!
Love the video with your commentary. The scenery is gorgeous!
Thanks for the feedback! After this video I started talking in other videos, maybe even a little too much. Still trying to find that balance. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your hard work at rain camp.
Thanks for watching!
really i have pushed to Like it.
very brave reaction in this kind of storm. mind blowing
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Love this kind of weather😌🌧
Makes for a memorable trip! Thanks for watching!
So brave , and calm,,enjoyed it much😊😊
Thanks! I don’t know if I was being brave. I just know what my gear can handle and its limitations! Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! Have a great day!
This was amazing 😍😍
Never seen your channel but that was epic..... love watching these types of vids while I'm nice and cozy.
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Its funny that you say here how this is "different" and you don't normally talk in your videos. I hadn't watched any of your earlier silent ones, all the ones I watched, that came up in recommended, you were quite chatty! Also your cooking, you say here that you don't always cook. The best bits are your talking and cooking! Personally I love the videos in terrible weather, they're so exciting, my favourite so far is the one where it hailed and you hid behind a rock. I've watched that one 3 times now. Great work
Haha that is funny. It’s hard to even remember the videos where I didn’t talk. I‘ve definitely gotten more use to talking to the camera. I’d be curious to see what you think of the silent video. Really appreciate you watching the older videos 👍.
First time watching your videos and viewing the channel. This is the first video I was recommended after going through a bush crafting binge. I enjoyed you speaking and handling the unforeseen events. Great video and keep it up, I just subbed!
Glad you found the channel. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Thanks for the support! ATB
Wow.. really great. I felt very happy because this one is my dream.
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!
Awesome adventure. Loved the visuals and storm sounds!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic channel & footage, I must have lived under ALL rocks to have missed your channel. All thumbs up dude 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the kind words and the support!!
I like to hear you talk and enjoy the quiet as well. Subbed! Thanks. Beautiful shots! Crow
I will try to find a nice balance of both! Thanks for the feedback and support!!
I really enjoyed this. Looked like fun!
Very memorable trip. Snowdonia is a beautiful place! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for taking us along on your trek. I usually avoid cooking in my tent too. But, it doesn't look like you had a problem with ventilation. Nice to see someone else using a Spice Rocket. I like real cooking in the wild but hate doing dishes so I usually have freeze dried meals or dehydrate my own creations at home and the freezer bag cook on the trail. Dish washing . . . lick the spoon. Thanks again for the trek. Beautiful scenery! Thank you for leaving no trace.
If the weather is cooperative I will always leave the door open when cooking, but even with it closed I’ve found the ventilation to be pretty great in the Soulo! I am not a fan of cleaning the dishes either. If I have a dirty fry pan that can’t be easily wiped clean, I will usually just seal it in a ziplock bag and just wait till I get home to clean it. Making your own dehydrated meals is great! I’ve only ever done Beef jerky or a simple marinara and pasta with my dehydrator. It’s definitely the most convenient way to cook and I agree you can’t beat the ease of dish washing with just the lick of a spoon! Really appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to comment! Have a great week!
This is my first visit to you site. I gotta tell ya this was awesome and beyond. Please do more like this. This one ill send to friends from my favorites. Somehow I can't imagine you not speaking, you are a good speaker.
Thanks Jack! I do a lot of forest camps as well, but I will definitely start heading into the mountains more often. In previous videos I focus more on my surroundings and capturing what it’s like to camp solo. Cooking usually plays an important part of the video! Really appreciate the feedback and support. I will be talking in videos from now on. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
That video was great . That water fall . All the crazy weather and the gear you used to cook and enjoy your self in that turentual rain storm
Wales is a beautiful place with some challenging weather! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Gorgeous movie, awesome work in this weather!
Thanks! Ideally I like to film with my bigger camera but the GoPro works well in these conditions! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Goodness gracious..... Love this video😍
Thanks!
That meal looked very nice. Each time I camp I can't be bothered with the hassle of cooking a fresh meal, but I'll have to give it a bit of effort next time. Great vid, depite the terrible weather.
Yeah it can definitely be a hassle sometimes. Normally with these types of trips it’s way easier to bring the dehydrated meal. Especially if you are short on space when packing or may end up stuck cooking in a small space. Although when I’m by myself, cooking a nice meal can serve as the entertainment! And in this instance, take my mind off the terrible weather! Definitely give it a try. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors No problem, really enjoyed watching it and your efforts in filming it (always much, much harder to film in poor weather). And you're right; food is a great pick-me-up and something to look forward to when confined to the tent (especially in the autumn/winter months). I must admit that I enjoy watching bad-weather camping vids. Especially when chilled at home in my pjs with a cup of coffee! 😂 Have just subscribed, looking forward to watching more! All the best - Alistair (Llanelli, south Wales).
PS - The sun does actually shine in Wales. It has been known.
@@alistaircorbett573 I wouldn’t mind seeing a sunrise or sunset the next time I’m in Snowdonia! However, the wind and rain does make for a much more memorable trip! Thanks for the support! ATB
Keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼❤️
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
I really enjoyed this and as i said before, keep talking to us because your a nice interesting guy with a calming voice! We once had to rock out a frame tent during s storm, right by a beach! Then a few weeks ago, we camped on site with our new Vango scafell 300 and there was a dreadful storm in the night. It kept hubby awake but i sleep to bad storms. Anyhow next morning, all the tents except our little beauty, had sufferred so it's Vango all the way for us and we have since bought the Cairngorm 3 person and Vango's large hub as a shelter when needed!
Tunnel tents like the Vango Scafell are great in the wind when pitched correctly! Glad to hear it survived when others didn’t. Thanks for taking the time to leave such great comments. Look forward to more! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors its my absolute pleasure! A great video is worthy of a decent reply and its good to share our experiences! 😊
I've just found your channel and have been looking.for a channel where the person speaks I don't know why but I much prefer it to the quite videos. Great video and great guy. Keep it up 👍🏻
Welcome to the channel. This was actually the first video were I started speaking but I continued speaking in all my videos after this 👍. Thanks for watching and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Appreciate your work 👍
Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
Great video. Love the cooking tips as well.
Thanks! Cooking is always a fun part of the camp 👍
I thought I’d watched all your videos but I’d missed this one. It’s such a great place to camp there and I’ve spent 3 nights around that Llyn. One night was windy but not that bad and other 2 nights were very calm and I slept under a tarp and in a bivvy bag. Thanks for making your great videos.
Thanks for watching all the videos! This was a good trip but definitely not the weather I was hoping for. But because the weather conditions were not the best when I arrived it was nice to still be able to get to this Llynn pretty easily! Its a great spot 👍
First time watching your video. Beautiful scenery. Great video. Subscribed. Thank you. Be safe and Many Blessings. I love the talking don’t stop.
Welcome to the channel! Snowdonia is a really pretty place. I did continue talking in my videos after this camp. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
If you take any step, no matter how small it is, towards achieving your dreams then you will surely find the right path and reach the abundance that lies in store for you! You got a new subscriber and watched the whole video!❤
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words and the support!! ATB
Wow. That was amazing!
It’s was a memorable trip! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
sincère , immersif , et BEAU 👏👏
Merci d'avoir regardé
Another great video thanks for sharing the hilldeberg soulo tent look like it was struggling at certain points in the video. The important point is I enjoyed the gourmet cuisine cooking episode
Thanks! The wind direction changed on me and it was actually broadsiding the tent which is never ideal. It held strong just pushed me around a bit 👍.
I really enjoyed the video. Those winds were horrendous. I just subscribed! I would like to see more videos like this.
I’m glad you liked it! Yeah the winds and rain were a bit intense. Looking forward to the colder months when the rain is hopefully replaced with some snow! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and the support!!
Just found your channel and this vid. Great job! I haven’t watched your other videos but I enjoyed hearing you talk. I have 2 Hillebergs and showing my wife this video helped justify the purchases. I subscribed, keep it up!
Welcome to the channel! I also talk in my next video and will continue in future videos. The Hilleberg is overkill on most of my camps, but I’ve always told my wife you don’t need it until you need it. On this trip I was happy to have it as I’ve had other tents fail on me in bad weather and that’s no fun. I’ve also been able to pitch it on only rocks (like in my Jurassic coast video) and because the floor is so durable I don’t really worry about it! I personally think investing in your big three is always a good decision. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and the support!!
Excellent video in the great wind.
Thanks for watching. It was a windy one!
Really enjoyed your camping vid, not seen you before, but agree glad you talked just enough to be interesting, it built up the drama. Loved the wind sound, added to the tension, wondering if the tent would hold out, that look at 34mins was classic, made me lol. Subscribed, look forward to seeing your upcoming camping adventures, well done Sir
Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching! It was a windy one on this trip. Not the most relaxing morning cup of coffee I’ve ever had, but it definitely wasn’t a dull trip. Thanks again for the support and taking the time to comment! ATB
The GoPro do a verg good job actually. Great video in these poor weather conditions! Great work.
Thanks! The GoPro handles the wind much better than my main camera. It’s definitely very useful in these conditions 👍
beautiful sorrounding with calm river nice to see
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Awesome looking meal!!! Awesome vlog and I bet it'll be really popular because of the extreme weather
The weather was definitely not ideal this trip but it was still a fun camp. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great video.. incredible wind and I did not hear or missed which mountains your on or at..I follow the Korea and Japan campers but the all stage their gear..and their big SUVs..your the real Deal..I am hooked on your channel..make some more..regards from Minnesota
Thanks. On this trip I was in Snowdonia in Northern Wales. Really happy to hear that you like the channel 👍. Thanks for taking the time to comment. ATB
I love it !! Awazing video bro , keep amaze us 😍
Such kind words. Thanks you!
Loved it!!!
Thanks!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
I'm a new sub. Crazy that was mighty brave of You I think the Hillenberg did well considering all that wind and rain 🌧️☔🌧️☔🌧️, ☔🌧️ it never let up maybe next time the weather will be better
Take Care Safe Trails
The Hilleberg did do well! I actually just posted a video of my recent trip back in these mountains. The weather was much calmer this time! Thanks for watching and the support!
First watch of your channel, enjoyed it so much , I've subscribed 😊. I'm live in Scotland, so that's our summer weather, well done for sticking it out.
Thanks and welcome to the channel! I’ve lived here in the UK for about three years now. The weather definitely took some getting used to coming from the States. Particularly the winds! Definitely requires a sturdy tent but I’ve grown to love it. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
This was amazing. Even my wife enjoyed it. I like to watch backpacking videos on the large TV and she is tired of them. But, she likes to cook and couldn't believe what you pulled off in the middle of a gale. We are subscribed and have clicked the notify button. Thanks
That’s awesome, thank you so much for the support! I have to watch all the camping channels I follow on phone because my wife has zero interest 😂. I do enjoy cooking so you might want to checkout some of my older videos. The fish tacos I made in my bivy camp video may have been my favorite thus far! But if your interested in seeing more of Snowdonia, the video I uploaded on Wednesday shows off more of these beautiful mountains, and I make cheesesteaks and waffle fries. The weather was a bit better also. Thanks again for watching! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors We really enjoyed your more recent Snowdonia video (the potatoes and Philly Cheesesteak subs were amazing), but the previous ones we didn't finish. You are a very interesting and likeable person; we definitely like to hear what you are thinking during the videos.
@@larrydonna369 That’s good to hear! Haha to be honest, I’m still getting use to hearing my voice in videos when editing. I’m glad you’re not finding my commentary boring though! My family loves it when I make the cheesesteaks for dinner. However, I usually use butter for the onions and not olive oil. I forgot it on this trip. Really appreciate the continued support!
I loved it......pls make more videos like this. And yes, you are a great orator. Love from INDIA
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! After this video, I started talking in my videos. Many more to come!
Thank you for sharing! 1st time viewer. The steak and sprouts looked delicious! That wind though. Be careful going back. ⚘
Welcome to the channel! The steak was good but more importantly cooking it was a nice distraction from the crazy winds. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
Amazing content.. thnx CZcams for suggesting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Have a great weekend!
I have saved this video in Watch Later so as to watch it whenever I feel like watching.
Thanks, I hope you like it!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I have already watched this video twice over the last fortnight. I have saved it to watch later, when wanted to have turbulence and rugged nature with great camping.
@@ASHKUM-uw2qg Oh wow thank you so much! Too kind! 🙏
First time checking out your channel. Enjoyed it so much I subscribed. Looking forward to checking out your videos and seeing future adventures.
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!
Subbed on this one. Just how I remember Wales. Wet windy Wales. Impressed with your tent and cook set. Worked well in the conditions. You’re brave or mad I’m not quite sure but I enjoyed the adventure.
😂 It wasn’t most relaxing conditions for a camp, but the Hilleberg Soulo excels in these windy wet conditions. I was pretty confident it would be fine. However, off camera, it was pushed a little more than I’ve experienced in the past. The jetboil is a pretty solid cook kit for this kind of trip. This was the first time I’ve used their skillet which I was thoroughly impressed with. Being able to just wipe it clean was really nice! Really appreciate the support!
enjoy your solo camping sir, love from Philippines 💖💖💖🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thanks you!!
good tent i love it
Just discovered your channel, great videos from start to finish 👍.
Thanks!!
Like these type of videos looking forward too more
I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thanks for watching!
Awesome Adventure 🆒️...
Mahalo!
Thanks! Appreciate you watching!
Wow bro what a quality content really mind freshing and satisfying
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
It was the first video I saw on your channel. And I must say, I liked it a lot.
Thanks! I keep talking in future videos … sometimes maybe a bit too much 😬. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! Have a great weekend!
This is the coolest video. I felt like I was there!
That’s good to hear! I appreciate you watching!
That is 1 heck of a well-made tent..
😀👍 Hillebergs are some of the best made tents in the world. Appreciate the comment. ATB
It was exciting to watch, believe it or not. Glad you are safe. Just regular camping by a lake is good for me, maybe with a little rain. I can do without the wind as I'm sure you can as well. Thanks for the thriller! 😖🤭🥴
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Challenging weather can make a trip more memorable, but it’s also nice to have calm weather sometimes! In fact, I just got back from another overnight trip in these mountains! Barely had any wind this time. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
You are brave as I donno what to say...if I was in your place I would have pissed my pants...Hats off to you Sir
I wouldn’t consider myself brave. I just have some experience backpacking and I know my gear well. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Have a great week!!
I know its trivial, but I really enjoy the way the wind buffets your shelter, not sure why...
This was a long windy night. It’s nice to have a shelter that can handle these kinds of winds though.
Loved your dialogue! The steak looked great!
Appreciate the feedback 👍. Always nice to have a steak at camp 😀
Very real show appreciate honesty welldone
🙏 Thanks for watching!