You must be the calmest and most tranquil person in the world. Me, I would have set fire to the tarp, the field, and possibly myself to get these wee beasties off of me. Great video.
That looked like a nightmare. Beautiful setting though. Many a trip spoiled by midges. You have inspired me to explore the Kilpatrick hills, never been even though I'm only 10 minutes drive from them. Cheers
I've the Integral Designs Siltarp 2 that has been sitting in my gear closet for years! I don't have the bugs to worry about in my part of the world. However, I like how you have rigged yours here, Eddie. 👍🏻
Think I would prefer one side completely pegged down but definitely going to try in next year (#fairweathercamper). Great view mind and what a fantastic way to wake up in the morning and see that. Got to say I got a shock when I saw you without your beard, did not recognised you lol. Missed the food but must have been a bloody mare with all them midgies, which I suppose shows the benifit of tent over tarp with them little buggers about. Cheers Alan
Alan METALMAN Hi Alan thats the fun with tarps you can have your own fav set-up. Couldn't cook with the midges. I uploading a winter tarp trip next week. Plenty of food on monday Stuart making steaks.Atb.
Another cracking video, can't believe the quality of that microphone for the price that you paid for it. If I'm not mistaken that location is in my local hills, I stay at the other side just beside the bridge. I can walk out my front door and be on the path in 5 minutes... Love it. Atb
Lol nice one Eddie, between you and George you own half the tents in Britain 😂😂😂 By the way Eddie, it was good to see you out and about with the main man Billy! 👍🏻
Nice one Eddie.. this is an old video right? Re-uploaded? all the new edits will keep me busy :) I’ve finally got my Hilleberg Soulo arriving today (been saving up all year). I went for the red colour too.. got it from Nordic Outdoors in Edinburgh as I’m now working there 👍😎 back in Leeds now sorting stuff before the move up to Scotland.. hoping to take the Soulo out on a Halloween camp this weekend and film it 👍 atb mate! Paul.
The Siltarp 2 is basically 2 Siltarp 1's sewn together. They aren't the right size as advertised like you mentioned. My Siltarp 1 is a lot less than 8x5 ft which was previously sold by Integral Designs , its a few inches short at each end. Rab now owns the company and sell in metric not imperial so have conveniently shortened their tarps to save money I guess. Nice to see you perservering with a tarp and bivy Eddy, even with the midgies giving you so much grief, I know the sensation of loving biting critters and feel for you. Minimalism is the new camping culture you know it makes sense, atb mate
Hi mate , yeah i might try a winter tarp and bivy camp . It was Integral designs when i bought it , minimalism might be hard for next weeks camp at Glen Nevis i need to prepare for winter conditions although its still mild in Glasgow. ATB !
LOL Eddie you look younger now than you did then there must be something in that midge venom mate, unfortunately we are both midge meat, once you dropped the back of the tarp the view was stunning mate, nearly 3 1/2 years ago that Eddie where does it go, ATB George.
Why on earth didn’t you take a mosquito coil or two with you? They keep midges at bay all day and night. You can get electronic versions now too with refills.
@@ScotsWildcamper Thanks to you I took back the rab2 and got the 3. As soon as you said the rab2 is 6 inches shorter than it says, I was regretting buying it. Can't wait to use my rab3.
Was that an especially bad year for midges Eddie or are they like that every year? The shots of your arms covered in midges made me itchy! Clean shaven you look ten years younger. Snow flurries in our forecast tonight. Take care, Ossie
I remember it being very windless on alot of camps that year so the midges were out alot. Not so bad this year on my trips because the wind and rain has followed me around , little summit camp then maybe a beach camp starting tomorrow.Take care.
I really like this video Eddie. better times on earth for sure
Nice mountain setup. Thank you. I'll try it next week.
Have a good camp.
You must be the calmest and most tranquil person in the world. Me, I would have set fire to the tarp, the field, and possibly myself to get these wee beasties off of me. Great video.
A Flamethrower would have good lol.
😂😂
That looked like a nightmare. Beautiful setting though. Many a trip spoiled by midges. You have inspired me to explore the Kilpatrick hills, never been even though I'm only 10 minutes drive from them. Cheers
Al the Jag Its not as nice as it was 3/4years ago due to all the work but i still like going esp in winter. Its a good place to test gear.
All good Eddie bar the dirty mig lol 👍⛺️
I've the Integral Designs Siltarp 2 that has been sitting in my gear closet for years! I don't have the bugs to worry about in my part of the world. However, I like how you have rigged yours here, Eddie. 👍🏻
Tried it side on recently and I got fully covered.
Kudos,mind ye!👍🏻
i would have been home night before that looks mental glad winter is on way so you get a brake :)
Russell Anderson Yeah winter is best , might try a winter bivvi again.
Hi there I have been considering buying the rab siltarp 2. Could you fit 2 average sized people in that shelter that you have made there?
Does the tarp come seam sealed by any chance ? Cheers
Think I would prefer one side completely pegged down but definitely going to try in next year (#fairweathercamper). Great view mind and what a fantastic way to wake up in the morning and see that. Got to say I got a shock when I saw you without your beard, did not recognised you lol. Missed the food but must have been a bloody mare with all them midgies, which I suppose shows the benifit of tent over tarp with them little buggers about. Cheers Alan
Alan METALMAN Hi Alan thats the fun with tarps you can have your own fav set-up. Couldn't cook with the midges. I uploading a winter tarp trip next week. Plenty of food on monday Stuart making steaks.Atb.
Another cracking video, can't believe the quality of that microphone for the price that you paid for it. If I'm not mistaken that location is in my local hills, I stay at the other side just beside the bridge. I can walk out my front door and be on the path in 5 minutes... Love it. Atb
Thanks David i hope to get a wee winter camp there.
great video good stuff
CHEERS.
That's near Bearsden my old home town,
One more! Channle
"phrayzar" pyramid tent from a 8 x 10 tarp just use your walking stick in middle totally enclosed for winter!
good wee video Eddie...can you imagine Scotland without the midge? bet it would be mobbed lol...and get yer arms covered :-)
1954kaos Thanks yeah the midges do keep people away , wonder how the naked rambler deals with them lol.
what language is that?
Jeez, biting bugas ! I'd of bathed in Smidge if that was me... Well done!
Bored Camperz Or Avon skin so smooth lol.
Lol nice one Eddie, between you and George you own half the tents in Britain 😂😂😂 By the way Eddie, it was good to see you out and about with the main man Billy! 👍🏻
Yeah i need to sell some Andy lol , get some winter climbs done with Billy soon....just waiting for winter !
Scots Wildcamper 😀👏🏻👍🏻
Nice one Eddie.. this is an old video right? Re-uploaded? all the new edits will keep me busy :)
I’ve finally got my Hilleberg Soulo arriving today (been saving up all year). I went for the red colour too.. got it from Nordic Outdoors in Edinburgh as I’m now working there 👍😎 back in Leeds now sorting stuff before the move up to Scotland.. hoping to take the Soulo out on a Halloween camp this weekend and film it 👍 atb mate! Paul.
Paul Sheard Yes i got another 4/5 reloads planned and that might do it for now want to get new stuff up.
Good luck with new job and move Paul.
The Siltarp 2 is basically 2 Siltarp 1's sewn together. They aren't the right size as advertised like you mentioned. My Siltarp 1 is a lot less than 8x5 ft which was previously sold by Integral Designs , its a few inches short at each end. Rab now owns the company and sell in metric not imperial so have conveniently shortened their tarps to save money I guess. Nice to see you perservering with a tarp and bivy Eddy, even with the midgies giving you so much grief, I know the sensation of loving biting critters and feel for you. Minimalism is the new camping culture you know it makes sense, atb mate
Hi mate , yeah i might try a winter tarp and bivy camp . It was Integral designs when i bought it , minimalism might be hard for next weeks camp at Glen Nevis i need to prepare for winter conditions although its still mild in Glasgow. ATB !
Great video in spite of the midgies bro. ATB
Ken Allen Cheers Ken.
LOL Eddie you look younger now than you did then there must be something in that midge venom mate, unfortunately we are both midge meat, once you dropped the back of the tarp the view was stunning mate, nearly 3 1/2 years ago that Eddie where does it go, ATB George.
THE BUSPASSCAMPER Yeah we're like fine wine George we get better with age ! Winter no midges that alone maked winter great. ATB Eddie.
Why on earth didn’t you take a mosquito coil or two with you? They keep midges at bay all day and night. You can get electronic versions now too with refills.
Damn midges! Can anyone recommend a repellent that really works?
Smoke a cigar that helps
Cracking video mate just a shame the midges were out to spoil your camp atb Daz
Darren Coombs Country K9s Thanks Darren i need Norrie's smoky stove ....they wouldnt be a midge within a mile lol.
Should I have bought the rab3? Do you have full coverage?
Rab 3 is huge, i can get full coverage with a different configuration.
@@ScotsWildcamper Thanks to you I took back the rab2 and got the 3. As soon as you said the rab2 is 6 inches shorter than it says, I was regretting buying it. Can't wait to use my rab3.
@@truman5838 Glad my vid helped ATB.
Was that an especially bad year for midges Eddie or are they like that every year? The shots of your arms covered in midges made me itchy! Clean shaven you look ten years younger. Snow flurries in our forecast tonight. Take care, Ossie
I remember it being very windless on alot of camps that year so the midges were out alot. Not so bad this year on my trips because the wind and rain has followed me around , little summit camp then maybe a beach camp starting tomorrow.Take care.
Scotland is on my list of places to visit. But I get bitten to death at the best of times so screw that!
Hard core set up Eddie, pesky midges, thought they'd be gone by now. There was something different about you as well, lol 😉
Isle of Wight Bushcraft Weather was good Shane just the midges spoilt it.
I'm sat in me kitchen scratching like feck... I feel your pain.
Chris K Im still scratching lol.
"Walked 2 miles around the tarp at night to avoid the midges" lol that's not wild camping - it's midge camping.
James Lomax LOL....maybe thats what Stonehenge was , something for people to walk around to keep the midges off !!
Why wear a midgie hat but leave yer arms bare,Eddie?
tazzerabl Brennan Lol ....i did the same at Corrour i was walking about filming saying how bad the midges were and i had my shirt off !!
Scots Wildcamper Get one ae the midgie jackets,Eddie..soooperb!