Little Scoat Fell - First Outing In My Hilleberg Akto
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2020
- Lake District Wild Camping. Scoat Fell mountain camp in my new Hilleberg Akto, just above Mirk Cove at the head of the Mosedale valley in the Lake District - my route took me up the side of Nether Beck from Wasdale, to Scoat Tarn and on to Little Scoat Fell. As predicted the weather came in just as I got the tent pitched, and that was it for the night; wind, rain, and mist. My first outing in my new Hilleberg Akto tent and it was fine, settled in behind a dry stone wall. My return route the next day was via Red Pike and along the side of Yewbarrow. Typically the skies cleared as I reached the carpark. Really enjoyed it, despite the weather, and looking forward to the next one already.
Thanks for watching - Dave
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You're definitely in my top 2 for hiking and wild camping content creators on this here platform. Your down to earth, no nonsense approach to what you do is inspiring.
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Nice video Dave. Did that route in reverse earlier this summer but camped at Dore End then up to Red Pike and down via Scoat Tarn. I was lucky with the weather though, it being warm and sunny. Loved Scoat Tarn. When I was there it was only me there! Hardly saw a soul for the two days I was out - perfect!
Nice one. Sounds great to me 😎👍
Great video Dave. Only just discovered your channel and I thoroughly enjoy it. I agree with the planning, always do a route card before I head off and leave it with the missus to pass on to mountain rescue if I don't check in. Mind you she probably bins it! 😂
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Slowly working my way through your back catalogue of videos. I watch them when I can't sleep with worry and I've got to say I feel much more relaxed after 30 minutes or so up in the mountains. Your videos are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Really appreciate that Peter 🙏🏻. Take care and ATB - Dave
Nice vid and wise words Dave.👍
Great stuff dave looks fantastic man 👍⛺️
Many thanks Alan 👍
Another great video Dave. Always enjoyable and I’m always looking for tips from you 😜
Haha, cheers Rob. I’m no expert. I’ve mostly learnt what I know from getting it wrong myself - ATB Dave
Crackin video as per usual Dave. Keep up the great work...🙂
Cheers, Stu. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
Awesome video, really enjoyed watching! :)
Katie Edwards thank you, Katie. Really appreciate that 😊👍
Superb video Dave! We were up there on the mosedale horseshoe a few weeks ago .. this vid so brought the memories back, it's a beautiful area!
Thanks so much for these adventures!!
Love it!
Really appreciate that Nick😎👍. Glad you enjoyed it and were able to re live your experience - ATB Dave
So peaceful
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You're right about the need to plan. Admittedly my trips aren't in the mountains but I still plan, quite thoroughly. And I really enjoy the planning too. Excellent vid 😊👍
My 24hr adventure - nice one 👍. Glad it’s not just me that enjoys the planning stage too 😎👍
Looks like a great trip mate - and always good to see someone getting the advice out there for others. Always needs saying unfortunately 👍👍👍👍
albion51 - many thanks albion 😎👍. Hopefully it might help someone be safe and take more enjoyment from their time in the mountains. ATB - Dave
When you were pitching and the clouds came over you.... wow!!!
I know FWU👍. Just shows how quickly things can change in the mountains 😳
Nice camp mate. New tent looks ace! ⛰️👍
Cheers Chris. Hoping to give it a proper test in winter 🥶 - ATB Dave
great outing Dave the tent looks ace, Wasdale is so much quieter than the rest of the lakes but I think a lot wetter as well. nice video atb daz
Cheers daz. There’s no easy way to get there, it’s all a bit of a pain. Always very busy but if you know where and when to go you can still have it to yourself. Thanks for watching 😎👍 - Dave
that fog moving in was quite cool. nice tent btw
Thanks Wiley. Was pretty wild up there. Good tho 😎👍
Caught a few of your videos now, really great stuff Dave. I'm returning to camping this year, and in fact will be in the garden in a new tent in the next day or so, but love the humble presentation. No nonsense, and good advice. I'm on the edge of the lakes up near Lancaster, so hope one day to get into some proper hills, I miss my native Scotland but we are so lucky in the North of England- proud to call it home! Local fells for me for now tho ATB!
big thanks Nick. much appreciated 🙏
wow great video mate
Thank you, Opea 🙏🏻😊
Happy new year Dave, looked like a decent enough camp, love the rain on the tent, I sold my Akto and purchased the Unna, it’s lighter than the Soulo and has masses of room inside. Keep em coming mate. Atb. Tony
Thanks Tony. Same 😎👍. Know what you mean, the Unna look great.
Great vid I was out on buttermer fell on Friday I can still feel it in my legs
Cheers Shawn 👍😎. I know the feeling 😩😁👍
Enjoying the videos Dave! Would be nice to see a video of your 'ideal kit list' of things you take on a trek with you. Keep it up mate
Nice one, and many thanks 😎👍. Appreciate you feedback. Glad you’re enjoying the videos. ATB - Dave
Well excellent again Solo😁😁 pity about the views but I guess 'you win some you loose some'
I see the sheep came to visit again🤣🤣🤣
Great video.. I always enjoy👍👍👍😁😁😁
Big thanks Andy 😎👍. Sheep were ace. But they lost interest as soon as I told them they weren’t welcome in my tent 😁
Dave, once again excellent video. Great tent. Looking forward to seeing your next micro adventure soon. You need to get out more it sounds like your slacking on keeping your fitness levels up🤣
Haha, cheers Gary 👍. August is a really busy time for me at work so might not get out again this month as I’m working weekends 🙄. Never mind, it’ll soon be winter and that rucksack will be 20kg 😳😁
Watched this one several times Dave .. a favourite. How they got up there for the stonewalling is amazing. They must have camped ... surely mate.
Yeah, proper men built them walls 💪. Glad you enjoyed it Paul 🙏🏻
Excellent
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Brilliant Dave as always I was laughing at the sheep sniffing your feet haha. Love the new tent, I fancied one before I got the soulo. That was canny old Trek you did there. Look forward to your next vid mate. ATB Paul
I know Paul. Couldn’t believe those sheep. They must have sensed I was weak and defenceless 😁. Massive thanks and glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
The Solo Summiteer 🤣 they must have 👍
Great vid again. Nice to bump into you on your way down, looked like a good one. Martin.
Cheers Martin 😎👍. It was great to meet and chat with you guys. How was your trip?
The Solo Summiteer We ended up doing Yewbarrow from Stirrup Crag instead of the horseshoe as it would have taken us all day. Came back down the same route we went up after thinking better of descending Yewbarrow on the Wastwater side. Ended up making at 10 mile walk out of Yewbarrow somehow. 😂
That’s brilliant Martin 😎👍. The full horseshoe is a big walk. Stirrup Crag needs a bit of thinking about. I ascended that with a full pack after a night on Pillar 😳. Love Yewbarrow. A little mountain that feels like a big mountain 🏔 - ATB
No idea why but videos like this are making me want to give wild camping a try 😆. Looked a very tough descent did that, even with the poles
It was, Anthony. As was the ascent. I slipped a bit on the descent and nearly went on my back (you can see it in the video). Mountain camping is much tougher than camping at lower levels as you have to get all your kit up and down the mountain.
@John Scot Do it 👍
Great vid as always! I love planning for the next trip. Definitely adds to the excitement of going. Cheers
Many thanks SK 😎👍. Planning is half the fun 😃
The Solo Summiteer what do you think of the sand colour?? Looking a soulo myself and thinking of going sand
Sand is a great colour SK. I got the red specifically for winter camps. Go for it 😎👍
The Solo Summiteer definitely will bud 👍🏻 30 next year so I suppose that’s as good as an excuse as any 😂😂. In the zephyros 1 at the minute and it’s been great but as soon as the wind gets up it gets abit concerning haha
Nice one. I was the same with the Akto I just got. Wondering should I, shouldn’t I? It’s expensive, but it’s not gonna get any cheaper by waiting. Good luck 🤞👍
Good video, re: Trekking poles I read a person can walk 6 miles with them for the same wear and tear on knees and hips as 1 mile without. Plus as you say 4 wheel drive and balance
Great video. I found with my Akto that the first 2 pegs have to be in line, so after putting them in I stand feet astride and if one foot is further forward I move on of pegs till inline. Hope that makes sense
Know what you mean Stephen. Many thanks 👍
Mate,your camera must be a Bobby dazzler! The colours and shades are 10x10. Always enjoying your vids pal.Keep safe. A subb and a 👍
Thank you Fraser, really appreciate your comments 👍😎. The video is just filmed on my iPhone and a GoPro 7. Nothing special really - ATB Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer either way it's a crackerjack of a watch buddy!!!!!
The Akto doesn't look like a very satisfying tent to pitch, but I'd say that's about the best pitching of an Akto I've seen on CZcams! I can really see the appeal of them, but I do enjoy the internal height of my Soulo. Another great video.
Many thanks James F👍. The jury is still out for me with the Akto. Pitching is a pain compared to the awesome Soulo, but gonna persevere and give it a fair chance.
@@TheSoloSummiteer I imagine its low-lying profile and enormous porch are welcome trade-offs, as well as the lower weight, of course. We all know that you'll do a couple more camps in it, feel it'd be silly to get rid of it and end up keeping it for years! 😁
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Fab trip and video Dave. What a cheeky lamb too! Why the switch to the Akto from the Soulo? I have a basic summer tent and looking for a proper upgrade for the autumn. Soulo not available at the moment so looking at alternatives. I like the idea of the space in the Soulo but the Akto would be big enough for just me. You have both - lucky :)
Haha. Glad you enjoyed it 👍. I think the sheep must prefer the Soulo 😜. I went for the Akto in sand as I wanted the option of having something a bit more discrete. It’s also a bit lighter than the Soulo. Disadvantage it’s that it’s not free standing so takes a bit longer to pitch. I reckon there’s actually more space in the Akto, and it’s cheaper. It seems a bit lower profile and wider. Both awesome tents but expensive not always necessary. Just depends on the conditions you plan to use them in. If I had to choose one it would be the Soulo. HTH. ATB Dave
Enjoyed that one Dave , similar weather to me and wall to hide behind lol . I always like to checkout my route , terrain , weather and prepare for all eventuality . I mean waterproofs in the summer months !!!! I assume you still have the soulo and gone for a lighter option with the akto ? I mainly use mine for when I think it could be really wild ie winter .TFS atb Dave
Cheers Dave 😎👍. I think good planning is extra important for us on solo trips. Yeah, still got the Soulo. I reckon the Akto might actually be better in the wind. It seems a lower profile. And its more discrete too. I’ll still use the red Soulo especially for money shots on the winter videos 😜😁. Looking forward to a fair weather trip out in the Soloist too. ATB Dave
The tent to me seems strange at the ends being as they are. To me they look as they will get hit hard with the wind. I would have thought going down flush to the ground . How have you found it. Loveing all you are doing, great shots and videos.
Know what you mean David but the ends are angled and the tent does perform well in the wind (check out my Broadcrag Tarn video). Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Nice!
Willing to bet the issue with the fly being a little off the ground on the vestibule side was just the pitch, fact the fly on that side was rippled looked like at least one end was higher than the middle, but not a lot you can do about it wild camping I'd have thought.
Don't blame you for not faffing though, not like your inner tent was gonna get wet on THAT side.
Cheers Andy 👍. I’ll have a look at that next time. It wasn’t really an issue but might be in a blizzard. I was too knackered to be fannying about with it 😁
@@TheSoloSummiteer yeah, in my current state I'd probably have stopped half way up!
Just planned 2 days on the dales highway 'cos the wife has agreed to try a hiking/camping trip, and realised I've not done owt like it in 20/25 years.
Mileage per day went form 20 to 10 as the realisation struck me.....
Know what you mean Andy. It don’t get any easier this malarkey 😩😁👍. It looks easy on the videos 🤓
Great vid 👍 seems you had a reliable weather forecast. What source / app do you use for the weather ?
Cheers, Craig 😎👍. I tend to use a combination of BBC weather, Lake District weather Line, MWIS, etc. Then cross my fingers 🤞😁. Plan for the worst, hope for the best 😊
Great views! Just curious, how much does your gear weigh? I do miss your colourful tent though
Thanks Kim 😎👍. Know what you mean about the tent but anything would look dull in those conditions and I do like the discrete factor of this one. Pack weight was about 14kg. Take care - Dave
Great video this, love how you seemed to have no problem navigating back to Red Pike in the clag. Were you using a sat nav or did you take a compass bearing. Scoat tarn looks like a great isolated spot too.
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Andy H
Cheers Andy 😎👍. I use a combination of personal experience and OS phone maps. Always carry a paper map and compass too. ATB Dave
Another good watch 👍
Can I ask what Osprey pack you use?
I need to get a new larger rucksack for camping hikes.
Hi Tony, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍. My 3 season pack is an Osprey Atmos 50 and I have a 65 for winter. HTH
@@TheSoloSummiteer I thought it might be.
The 50L is one I was considering as my local patch is Dartmoor so I don't need to carry much proper mountain stuff.
Plus a chap can never too many rucksacks lol.
Cheers for the reply.
Keep up the good work 👍🏔️
Great vid again, I bought an akto years ago with the intention of it lasting me forever, however it went missing (several theories) anyway the thing that annoyed me the most about apart from it being low and condensation issues sometimes was the fact that the end poles were never at an even angle, one side was always a lot more upright than the other and I noticed that in your vid too, it caused me endless OCD.
Keep up with the vids they're fantastic.
Thank you Mark for your kind words. Need to get a bit more experienced with the Akto but I’m sure I’ll be fine with it. To be honest I was too tired to mess about with it. What tent did you replace it with? ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer soulo😁but I had a dabble with a terra nova voyager and quasar first
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Hi Dave, my 1st time watching your videos.. ;-).. that wind sounds a strong one.. I was just wondering when you said it took 3 and a half hours drive to get to your destination from home, where is home? Im Lancashire lad, but now live in Canada, i walked a lot in the Lakes mostly the Eastern fells, furthest i went was Haystacks / Buttermere.. enjoyed the video, thanks for the upload...ATB Kenny. ;-)
Nice one Kenny, glad you enjoyed it😎👍. I live near Bolton in Lancashire. I bet living in Canada is amazing. I’ve visited a couple of times - ATB Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer I lived in Padiham nr Burnley.. your videos are awesome Dave.. thx again for uploading.. ps i like your wooly hat that you wear in the winter vids, where can i get one from.. thx Kenny
@@TheSoloSummiteer i live in the S/W Ontario nr London.. not many hills around here, its mostly flat, farm land.
Hi buddy, where did you get those "booties"? I've been wanting some for a good while, gonna invest soon I think :D
While I'm commenting, I found your channel yesterday or this morning (the all roll into one haha), I love your videos. They're a great encouragement to venture out and have fun!
Thanks CE, glad you’re enjoying my videos 😎👍. I got the shoes in Gaynors in Ambleside. Think they were about £35. ATB - Dave
@@TheSoloSummiteer thanks for getting back to me! Quick, too haha. I'm actually looking at Gaynor's as it happens, I've got really really interested in the jetboil or some competitor. I've always questioned the jetboil for the flame/radiators being so exposed to the wind, there's a fair few competitors and all are cheaper but I really like the reliability and built in piezo for the jetboil. Any thoughts while I have the opportunity?
Got the jet boil Zip, myself, as I only boil water for dehydrated meals, and don’t cook. I do like it but it does struggle in the wind. I’m fancying and an MSR wind burner, but think they’re about £150 😮
@@TheSoloSummiteer hmm yeah I've just realised the msr windburned accessory pot doesn't include a stove I thought it did until now because I thought I saw the stove itself pictured but it's just the radiator. I saw there's a jetboil flash on eBay for 60 pounds but I need something good against the wind, it's the whole point besides efficient boil time and consumption. I'm kinda disappointed thinking it'd cost only 60! Anyway, what if the jetboils used with a windshield like one made from an aluminium can? Simple and effective, hopefully
thenextchallenge.org/jetboil-comparison-camping-stoves/
What sort of weight is your pack coming in at? Mine is between 14 and 15kg for a 1 nighter included water and waterproofs and its hard work, let me say that, especially when ascending up to 1000m.
Lighter in summer but probably the same in winter. You absolutely right it’s hard work and that may not come across in the video. Thanks for watching and ATB
Can I ask what tracking poles you use please.
The ones in the video are Likki, David. I’ve recently purchased some Black Diamond poles
Hi there, just started watching your videos and I'm finding them immensely enjoyable. Can I ask you what brand are the camping slippers you are wearing. I've looked at the Raab and North Face ones and they seem very expensive for what they are. Is/are yours a cheaper option? Thanks in anticipation.
Hi Frederick, and thank you. Glad you’re enjoying my videos 👍. My slippers are North Face. Think they were about £35. Expensive I know, but it’s great to be able to just slip them on if you need to nip out of the tent and your boots are soaking wet, or even frozen solid 🥶
How do you find the akto compared to the soulo? I personally would prefer the soulo. Can’t afford either if I’m honest 😂
Hi Mike - I’d say, the Akto is lighter, lower and wider than the Soulo. The colour is also really stealth. The Soulo is higher, so better if you’re stuck inside for a long time (winter in a blizzard). It will also shed snow better, and being “emergency red”, should be easier to find if you need to be rescued (I really hope not). Both great tents for all year round mountain use.
The Solo Summiteer no I hope not to get rescued 😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Mike Crowe - defo 😳😁
Hi just subscribed to your channel l, great video 👍 Could I ask what the pack pack is you are using please? Many thanks.
Hi Paul. Glad you enjoyed it and many thanks for the sub. My pack here is an Osprey Atmos 50. HTH 👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer really appreciate the reply. Thankyou.