You can learn the easy way, or the hard way. I learnt the hard way. It's all very well to urge caution, but cooking that close to your flysheet can end badly, as it did for me in Knoydart some years back. It's astonishing how quickly a canister-top stove can transform itself into a gas-powered blowtorch that consumes your tent in seconds. That gizmo for your pot is called a trivet, by the way.
Paul, your videos are what inspired me to buy a set of camping gear. Planning a wild camping trip into the lake district for the first time ever, in April. 22 years old and first time giving it a go
Back to the old long form videos with 41 glorious minutes... Can't wait! For what it's worth your Rannerdale Knotts camp has got to be my all time favourite and the one that really got me into wild camping.
When I pitch I high winds I generally chuck my rucksack inside the inner to keep it one the ground. This video is a good example of what a 4 season tent is for. Despite not having the extra poles it still sat there without issue. Another great video @Paul Messner
I like the longer format, it's more escapism and slower pace which is relaxing. No ads? You seem to be exposing for the sky, which I think works really well.
I love these videos they are brilliant. The way you filmed this I felt as if I was there also. The longer style of video and more in tent discussion really works. Thanks J
Loved the longer format Paul. Would love to see perhaps a two nighter. Also loved the idea of gear hacks. An idea you mentioned about the powdered egg, would you consider a series where you prepare and cook your meals at home then dehydrate them yourself and then review them when you're on a wild camp? Keep up the good work you're smashing it! Can't wait to possibly bump into one day up the peaks haha
Loved the longer video with more on pitching camp, gear, weather, etc. and before I started it I went and made a coffee with a bit of Baileys in it. The view was absolutely stunning. I like how you showed us the modifications you made to your gear. Looking forward to your next trip.
Great video as usual. Loved the time lapse, and your video colors are so vibrant. Those were some really strong winds, I admire your enthusiasm. I will be going on my second wild camp this weekend thanks to you and a couple others' encouragement.
@@PaulMessner I camp at a 2000 acre nature preserve 10 minutes from my house where I am a volunteer. The good news is that it isn't open to overnight camping, so I have it all to myself, but the bad news is that I don't have the amazing views that you have, lol. You and Jo are welcome to join me, but...I live in Texas. :)
Great Video Paul . If you pop a t-shirt around the top of the sleeping pad then you can you can put the pillow inside and it will stop it moving around.
Back in the early 1990's for 3 years I used to camp most weekends and every holiday on the Long Mynd in all weathers to save the money the gliding club bunk house would have cost helping to pay my flying fees. I should have offered to test equipment because I was camping at least 100 nights a year and tents rarely lasted more than a year up on those hills. Your video brings back many happy memories of time spent in a tent on the gem that is the Long Mynd.
Definitely love the longer format. You get a real essence of what it could be like out there yourself! Love the work, thanks so much! I'm an expat in Tokyo and these videos give me a great taste of home :-)
im a very simple things in life type person,im at my most happiest far away from crowds,and towns, you can't beat being in the countryside and places of scenic beauty;nature and wildlife are the best!😊
Really pretty spot and a nice little mod for the stove! I really enjoyed the length of this video. Feels like we are getting to experience the entire camp with you! However, I am a bit biased towards making longer videos lately myself. I also found it interesting to see how the scarp handled the wind without the additional poles so I appreciated you showing that! Great video Paul! ATB
I’ve not used my x poles with my scarp 1 yet. I’ve had it out in decent winds too. I’m a kite surfer/windsurfer so a little more attuned to the strength/ direction of wind than normal folk. Tent handles owt you can chuck at it 😂. I’m going to a scarp mod video as I think it may help a lot of people out. Keep your eyes peeled. 🤙
Got a windburner and first thing I did was dig out a spare sock to put the gas canister and stove to stop it rattling. Other than that can’t fault it, the pot is 1l so is big enough for wet MREs and filling flasks for the 2nd day in winter. Had to ditch the measuring cup though as it kept getting stuck on the base
Great video as always Paul your a true inspiration. Would never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever buy any Terra Nova products again. Customer service is poor and its impossible to get spare poles, even for a tent that is barely 3 month old. The lady I spoke to would not even walk to the warehouse or ask an engineer for another pole set I could buy and butcher to fix my pioneer 2.
Hi, we're so sorry to hear that you've had a bad experience. We want to rectify this immediately. If you want to get in touch with us again we'll be sure to deal with this as soon as possible.
I'm very happy with the longer format - nice to sit back and have a cup of tea while just taking it in. I suppose there's a balance to hit so probably it's a question of having some of each, all depending on the individual trip out.
Yeah definitely the longer ones...gives us more of your wonderful knowledge...thoroughly enjoyed that Paul...big thanks from me and all of us for all of your time and effort..
Good video Paul. I've had a Scarp 1 since 2009 and have had many Munro summit camps in Scotland including winter with winds up to 58 mph on Creag Meagaidh. I bought the Cross poles with the tent initially but found they were better in the snow and didn't make much difference in windy conditions. I changed the guys to 3mm dyneema to prevent slippage. Not sure if the updates to the Scarp over the years have slightly affected its ability in the wind but the older version I have is much more taught and less flappy in much stronger winds than you experienced . Hope you enjoy the Scarp 😊
@@PaulMessner sounds like a plan! I've made a few mods over the years but I've had the Scarp so long I've forgotten some of them 😊 I remember swapping the main pole for a 9mm Hilleberg equivalent a few years ago but I think the current version has a 9mm pole as standard anyway. It's an excellent tent and you'll be able to get it set up the way you like it. I never head out specifically to camp in wild conditions but sometimes the forecasts are very inaccurate and it's coped very well in very windy conditions on summits all over Scotland. I only take the cross poles if snow is forecast.
Funny you mentioned about the lines too short yes definitely lol I think I passed that judgement in one of mine too. I think they that length for the crossing poles sleeves things. But they could be movable I'd imagine....
@@PaulMessner mmmm I wonder what mods you’ll do… what do you use to keep doors open better ? None have proper good door holders in right place always too high and lower door hangs in your face. Pleased to hear you liked faster pace of video I’m trying very trying lol god your fry up looked nice pan was close to door though lol. Be interesting to know how you edit two camera footage together I tried some like this but not really got to edit it yet but daunting
Really enjoyed that! As a Scarp owner for many years I would recommend pitching the ends as tight as possible before you guy out the sides/trekking pole guys
Around here it’s never a good idea to cook even near your tent or other gear. Best case it’s raccoons that will visit in the night, worst case a bear. You don’t want food smells in your kit. Looks like fun though! In rain we toss up a tarp over a ridge line and cook away from sleeping area. Keep tarp away from tent/clothing kit when packed.
ahh. reminds me of when I had to bale from cold pike in howling rain and wind because the scarp became too dangerous to stay in. i found it to be a good shelter in the right conditions but in wind with no poles its so flappy, noisy and starts to fold in on you. No problems with condensation and the room inside is great but the lack of sleep from the flapping made me get another tent.
Great outing there and you brought me back to my school days when you mentioned pineapple chunks lol.Back in the day it was cola cubes pineapple chunks or appledrops lol.cheers for the cramp.and I don't know how you cook and eat lying down sideways lol.
Paul, as a snowed in "Mainer" here in Maine, USA (with close ties to the UK) I can say the longer videos are great. Makes me want to get out backpacking but winter isn't my thing as they say, so it is great to live vicariously through your videos until the snow here melts. I am glad that things with CZcams seem to working out for you. Be well, keep making videos and living your hobby. Cheers!
MSR makes several pans that are compatible with the windburner, probably cost prohibitive if you already have jetboil/other system gear, but if you are starting with MSR you can get a system that works together
Watching this reminded me of my old vango spectre 300, yes its not that similar but i used it in wind like that it was solid, if they reproduced one of those id buy 2.
It was really nice to see a longer video from you. Always nice seeing people cooking when they camp and not depending on MRE. Little tip. If your hip flask was finished you could have put some hot water in. Stuck it inside a sock or glove so as not to burn yourself and shoved it at the bottom of your sleeping bag for a while as a mini hot water bottle.
I like the longer videos personally, when it's relevant. I suppose a 50 minute video on your favourite hiking boots would feel excessive, but when there's content to be put in the video, I'd always say put it in. I mostly watch videos whilst I'm working, they play on the TV like a bit of background entertainment. I'll rewind or pause when required, but a longer video always feels better to me.
You'd of probably been over on Callow when I was up the nearby hill (Grindle), although I didn't camp . I'm planning on wild camping on Callow in the few weeks. As a Shropshire lad I know the hills pretty well (and the town at the bottom is Church Stretton 😉). Just down from Callow is a great little pub (The Ragleth).
Longer videos for me Paul, how can you not want more of a good thing? I watch Tony 's 3 hour plus videos, very relaxing, you feel like you've been on the trip with him 👍
The sound of wind on a tent is so relaxing. Like raindrops. Dont stress on video length. Do whats feels good for you. Thx. Appreciate your hard work and time.
Aye up Mr ‘M’ sir. Great to see you liked the old ‘home turf’ there. It’s still my favourite spot over here. Many thanks for the mention. Very much appreciated. If you ever fancy another trip and want someone to natter to in the next tent, give me a nudge. It would be great to meet up. All the very best to you and yours. GJ. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Paul - greetings from the Midlands. 'Callow Hill' - to me that's the site of one of the collieries that Maggie scuppered nr Swadlincote in teh 80s, S Derbys but - to digress. Now that looks a tent that might defy the wind better. Terra Nova posh gloves between £35 and £60+ - THEY OUGHT TO DO YOUR JOBS FOR YOU! They cost more than some of my tents. My kid gloves with the lining stripped out cost me a fiver and keep the wind and cold off sufficient for all my needs. I didn't see you as a 'brands' person. Their Meridian gloves AT NINETY POUNDS could buy a host of camping kit! YOU COULD ONCE GET A DECENT PAIR OF HIKING BOOTS FOR THAT! I know it's not you but somebody is kidding somebody. My Alkita M/cycle gloves cost 60% less than that and have to deal with a lot more weather and several other (extreme) events. I don't think I'll be taking up the Terra Nova discount business discounts. But thanks all the same. Sleeping kit - I'll stick to my usual. In less than warm weather I use a silver survival blanket (cheap as chips used to be) + foam mat + Trad full-length Thermarest self-inflating mattress with a basic sleeping bag to suit the season, Rarely had a bad night's sleep. Silver blanket unnecessary in hot weather when ground is warm. I like the way that you attach spreaders underneath the stove to give it more stability. Truly good sense, especially in a confined environment. My Trangia avoids those problems. Brilliant pack mods. OH NO! STEAK AGAIN! See my other comments. As for wind. the look and sound of it was more like Force 4-5 - it was certainly no breeze. Correction - more like 5-6! Last comment - Glenfidich is a malt. Try Glen Moray if you can get it - usually slightly cheaper and it will surprise you. All best wishes to you , bro',and despite some of my comments, Count me as a 'fan'. Paul
I found the longer format great for getting a real feel for being there. Excellent for a newby like me. And being new to backpacking, it would be “gravy” if you included a kit list at the end. Loving all your content Paul. Many thanks 👍
Great video Paul enjoyed that you enjoyed being out on the fells. As for the negative folk they can say what they want, You and I and a good many others enjoy what we do simples.
Love it in the Shropshire Hills, the ponies are quite used to people but it's best to let them come to you. I've recently bought the bigger MSR spider to increase stability, not tried it on a camp yet but feels well made and stable.
It’s about time you came to South Wales 🏴. Stay away from Pen Y Fan and you won’t see a soul! Garreg Las is a must for a future wildcamp! Loving the videos as usual, no matter how long! 👍🏻
Watching as you go, I think the cross poles really useful generally to give space abd separation. Some have said OK without... let's see as video processes. I don't think Chris Townsend used them much though ... think I'll need to give mine another outing this year
You can learn the easy way, or the hard way. I learnt the hard way. It's all very well to urge caution, but cooking that close to your flysheet can end badly, as it did for me in Knoydart some years back. It's astonishing how quickly a canister-top stove can transform itself into a gas-powered blowtorch that consumes your tent in seconds.
That gizmo for your pot is called a trivet, by the way.
Cheers for the shoutout Paul. Always a pleasure chatting with you. Tony
I might have to venture over to NZ and join you on a trip one day. No snakes or predators there 😂
Paul, your videos are what inspired me to buy a set of camping gear. Planning a wild camping trip into the lake district for the first time ever, in April. 22 years old and first time giving it a go
Back to the old long form videos with 41 glorious minutes... Can't wait! For what it's worth your Rannerdale Knotts camp has got to be my all time favourite and the one that really got me into wild camping.
Thank you. Not everyone likes the longer vids so I'm experimenting to see how they perform. Hope you enjoy..
Definitely longer vids!
@@PaulMessner definitely love the longer vids 👍
When I pitch I high winds I generally chuck my rucksack inside the inner to keep it one the ground.
This video is a good example of what a 4 season tent is for. Despite not having the extra poles it still sat there without issue.
Another great video @Paul Messner
Good tip!🙂...
I like the longer format, it's more escapism and slower pace which is relaxing. No ads? You seem to be exposing for the sky, which I think works really well.
Thanks for the feedback Freddie. I drop the exposure down half a stop. I like the colours it produces
@@PaulMessner Mmmm. Interesting. Must try.
Love the longer format, feels relaxed and the pacing is far more enjoyable for me.
I love these videos they are brilliant. The way you filmed this I felt as if I was there also. The longer style of video and more in tent discussion really works. Thanks J
Just down get vids up to 3 hours!
Loved the longer format Paul. Would love to see perhaps a two nighter. Also loved the idea of gear hacks. An idea you mentioned about the powdered egg, would you consider a series where you prepare and cook your meals at home then dehydrate them yourself and then review them when you're on a wild camp?
Keep up the good work you're smashing it! Can't wait to possibly bump into one day up the peaks haha
real wild camp
Loved the longer video with more on pitching camp, gear, weather, etc. and before I started it I went and made a coffee with a bit of Baileys in it. The view was absolutely stunning. I like how you showed us the modifications you made to your gear. Looking forward to your next trip.
Sat down with a cold Guinness and proper enjoyed your video.
Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share.
Mack and Maggie, Huddersfield
Glad you enjoyed it. Not had Guinness in ages
I have the same lighter, like a mini flame thrower...... new to my kit 2 weeks back, love it. SOTO...... Japanese I think.
I love a gadget 😂. This works a treat. Very impressed.
you sir are the king of side cooking
Great video as usual. Loved the time lapse, and your video colors are so vibrant. Those were some really strong winds, I admire your enthusiasm. I will be going on my second wild camp this weekend thanks to you and a couple others' encouragement.
Thanks. I thank the gopro for the colours. Where are you off camping?
@@PaulMessner I camp at a 2000 acre nature preserve 10 minutes from my house where I am a volunteer. The good news is that it isn't open to overnight camping, so I have it all to myself, but the bad news is that I don't have the amazing views that you have, lol. You and Jo are welcome to join me, but...I live in Texas. :)
I love the fact I have days off during the week and can often have the countryside to myself.
It's a game changer for me now. Weekends are way too busy
@@PaulMessner must be so much easier to film with no one around.
"Come on you slippery thing, get in" ...Oooooh Matron 🤪
I knew someone would comment 😂
@@PaulMessner I couldn't help myself...I'm a scouser 🤪🤪🤪
Great Video Paul . If you pop a t-shirt around the top of the sleeping pad then you can you can put the pillow inside and it will stop it moving around.
Back in the early 1990's for 3 years I used to camp most weekends and every holiday on the Long Mynd in all weathers to save the money the gliding club bunk house would have cost helping to pay my flying fees. I should have offered to test equipment because I was camping at least 100 nights a year and tents rarely lasted more than a year up on those hills. Your video brings back many happy memories of time spent in a tent on the gem that is the Long Mynd.
Your an inspiration to a lot of people Paul . Keep going and good luck James
Great to see you adventuring in new areas, love the kit mod's. great stuff👍
More mods to come. It’s time that gear was how I want it 😂. New areas to explore in the coming months.
Longer vids please Paul. It feels more relaxing to watch.
Definitely love the longer format. You get a real essence of what it could be like out there yourself! Love the work, thanks so much! I'm an expat in Tokyo and these videos give me a great taste of home :-)
I appreciate you doing you!
Using a couple or three ground pegs makes the stove a lot more stable.
Love these longer videos. Binge watching even more now ive broken my ankle
Mate with the metal zipper that bangs around in the wind I put some heat shrink on anything that can rattle around in the wind
I love the sound of the wind on the tent… until bed time anyway haha
im a very simple things in life type person,im at my most happiest far away from crowds,and towns, you can't beat being in the countryside and places of scenic beauty;nature and wildlife are the best!😊
Long format for the win !!!!!
Just a fyi... The cross poles aren't for wind, mainly for snow loading on scarp 1.
Really pretty spot and a nice little mod for the stove! I really enjoyed the length of this video. Feels like we are getting to experience the entire camp with you! However, I am a bit biased towards making longer videos lately myself. I also found it interesting to see how the scarp handled the wind without the additional poles so I appreciated you showing that! Great video Paul! ATB
I’ve not used my x poles with my scarp 1 yet. I’ve had it out in decent winds too.
I’m a kite surfer/windsurfer so a little more attuned to the strength/ direction of wind than normal folk. Tent handles owt you can chuck at it 😂.
I’m going to a scarp mod video as I think it may help a lot of people out. Keep your eyes peeled. 🤙
Never wouldve thought to use your spatula as a make shift cutting board allowing one to NOT scratch their pan. Splendid job ole chap!
Shropshire's great! Do you have plans to explore more of the UK on your adventures?
Lots of new places on the agenda in the coming months.
That steak looked spot on mate, and those skillets are superb pans 👏
It’s a really good pan. Nothing sticks. The steak was decent too 👌🏻
Got a windburner and first thing I did was dig out a spare sock to put the gas canister and stove to stop it rattling. Other than that can’t fault it, the pot is 1l so is big enough for wet MREs and filling flasks for the 2nd day in winter. Had to ditch the measuring cup though as it kept getting stuck on the base
Great video as always Paul your a true inspiration. Would never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever buy any Terra Nova products again. Customer service is poor and its impossible to get spare poles, even for a tent that is barely 3 month old. The lady I spoke to would not even walk to the warehouse or ask an engineer for another pole set I could buy and butcher to fix my pioneer 2.
Hi, we're so sorry to hear that you've had a bad experience. We want to rectify this immediately. If you want to get in touch with us again we'll be sure to deal with this as soon as possible.
I use a mossi head net to keep my pillow in place, weighs nowt and just lives in my pack, works a treat. Like the look of the windburner. Great video.
I remember training on the Long Mynd for the Cambrian March in 1975. Never been back but it does remain on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
Nowt wrong with a longer vid 👍. The look on your face when you were listening out for horses in the night 😂
Loved this. Very relaxing to watch, esp the cooking in the tent bit!
That sky in the morning!!
It was lush
Great video Paul, love the longer videos myself 👍🏻
Thanks for the feedback Marty. I’m experimenting at the moment
@25:20 without a doubt the best camera set up to feel the wind. Excellent
Another great upload Paul thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Got to get that Mobberley Ice Cream Company bobble on for one of these videos...LOL
I'm very happy with the longer format - nice to sit back and have a cup of tea while just taking it in.
I suppose there's a balance to hit so probably it's a question of having some of each, all depending on the individual trip out.
Yeah definitely the longer ones...gives us more of your wonderful knowledge...thoroughly enjoyed that Paul...big thanks from me and all of us for all of your time and effort..
A beautiful documentary Paul - thank you
Good video Paul. I've had a Scarp 1 since 2009 and have had many Munro summit camps in Scotland including winter with winds up to 58 mph on Creag Meagaidh. I bought the Cross poles with the tent initially but found they were better in the snow and didn't make much difference in windy conditions. I changed the guys to 3mm dyneema to prevent slippage. Not sure if the updates to the Scarp over the years have slightly affected its ability in the wind but the older version I have is much more taught and less flappy in much stronger winds than you experienced . Hope you enjoy the Scarp 😊
I'm going to do a few mods with the guys and tie backs etc. If I can get away with not needing the cross poles I won't bother with them
@@PaulMessner sounds like a plan! I've made a few mods over the years but I've had the Scarp so long I've forgotten some of them 😊 I remember swapping the main pole for a 9mm Hilleberg equivalent a few years ago but I think the current version has a 9mm pole as standard anyway. It's an excellent tent and you'll be able to get it set up the way you like it. I never head out specifically to camp in wild conditions but sometimes the forecasts are very inaccurate and it's coped very well in very windy conditions on summits all over Scotland. I only take the cross poles if snow is forecast.
Have fun coming back (haha)!
Yum, Glenn is my favorite, goes down so smooth
Funny you mentioned about the lines too short yes definitely lol I think I passed that judgement in one of mine too. I think they that length for the crossing poles sleeves things. But they could be movable I'd imagine....
Gonna do a few mods on the tent in the coming months Tony. By the way...loved the fast paced edits on the latest pack video
@@PaulMessner mmmm I wonder what mods you’ll do… what do you use to keep doors open better ? None have proper good door holders in right place always too high and lower door hangs in your face. Pleased to hear you liked faster pace of video I’m trying very trying lol god your fry up looked nice pan was close to door though lol. Be interesting to know how you edit two camera footage together I tried some like this but not really got to edit it yet but daunting
Short videos, long videos they're both brill. Keep doing what you're doing cos it's all good.
Definitely long videos please your one of the few worth watching these days😊
Could do with modifying the canister holder to take a couple of pegs to secure it to the grass to stop it being top heavy :-)
I love watching AB camping I’d have no problem if you started making longer videos long or short they’re good either way👍
Really enjoyed that! As a Scarp owner for many years I would recommend pitching the ends as tight as possible before you guy out the sides/trekking pole guys
Around here it’s never a good idea to cook even near your tent or other gear. Best case it’s raccoons that will visit in the night, worst case a bear. You don’t want food smells in your kit. Looks like fun though! In rain we toss up a tarp over a ridge line and cook away from sleeping area. Keep tarp away from tent/clothing kit when packed.
AWESOME VIDEO PAUL. THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US THE PERFORMING OF THE TARPTENT.
Yep Paul taking time to smell the Flowers or perhaps sheeps douvers, lol! Thanks for taking us along and the highlighting of Shropshire! ⛺️👣🦉🍷🍷👍😎
time lapse looked awesome, please show more in future :)
....or a smaller ribeye 😂. Great video Paul. Perfect length to watch during my morning stint on the stationary bike.
Thank you again.
Enjoyed the longer, slower pace with my dogs and 5am coffee.
ahh. reminds me of when I had to bale from cold pike in howling rain and wind because the scarp became too dangerous to stay in. i found it to be a good shelter in the right conditions but in wind with no poles its so flappy, noisy and starts to fold in on you. No problems with condensation and the room inside is great but the lack of sleep from the flapping made me get another tent.
Always top content. Good video length nice to see the breakdown of gear in longer format. Thanks Paul 👍🏽
Nice to see you venturing a little bit further South. The steak looked tasty.
Just had my dinner but fancy steak now lol I love the stow on the go system.i think everyone mods something on there gear nothing is perfect
I’m going to start and have a go and modding gear to try and make it better. Enjoy your steak 😂
Great outing there and you brought me back to my school days when you mentioned pineapple chunks lol.Back in the day it was cola cubes pineapple chunks or appledrops lol.cheers for the cramp.and I don't know how you cook and eat lying down sideways lol.
Paul, as a snowed in "Mainer" here in Maine, USA (with close ties to the UK) I can say the longer videos are great. Makes me want to get out backpacking but winter isn't my thing as they say, so it is great to live vicariously through your videos until the snow here melts. I am glad that things with CZcams seem to working out for you. Be well, keep making videos and living your hobby. Cheers!
MSR makes several pans that are compatible with the windburner, probably cost prohibitive if you already have jetboil/other system gear, but if you are starting with MSR you can get a system that works together
Great place for paragliding in light westerlies. Hope to camp out and fly there over summer.
Perfect time. Always thought the other ones was to short, not enough time to finish my pint😉
Watching this reminded me of my old vango spectre 300, yes its not that similar but i used it in wind like that it was solid, if they reproduced one of those id buy 2.
A nice, tight tent set up in a strong wind. Impressive! 👍
Thanks for this video, Paul.
It was really nice to see a longer video from you. Always nice seeing people cooking when they camp and not depending on MRE.
Little tip. If your hip flask was finished you could have put some hot water in. Stuck it inside a sock or glove so as not to burn yourself and shoved it at the bottom of your sleeping bag for a while as a mini hot water bottle.
I like the longer videos personally, when it's relevant. I suppose a 50 minute video on your favourite hiking boots would feel excessive, but when there's content to be put in the video, I'd always say put it in. I mostly watch videos whilst I'm working, they play on the TV like a bit of background entertainment. I'll rewind or pause when required, but a longer video always feels better to me.
Yeah carding mill and the long mynd are absolutely packed at weekends, good parking at carding mill though! lots of spaces
Spent many a happy hour there.
Another cracking video Paul, keep up the good work.👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
You'd of probably been over on Callow when I was up the nearby hill (Grindle), although I didn't camp . I'm planning on wild camping on Callow in the few weeks. As a Shropshire lad I know the hills pretty well (and the town at the bottom is Church Stretton 😉). Just down from Callow is a great little pub (The Ragleth).
Longer videos for me Paul, how can you not want more of a good thing? I watch Tony 's 3 hour plus videos, very relaxing, you feel like you've been on the trip with him 👍
No trees no me..lol I'm spoiled to living in the Shawne Forest.
my top tip for cooking is take a couple of pie dishes, one for keeping the gas canister stable and one for hot pots
The sound of wind on a tent is so relaxing. Like raindrops. Dont stress on video length. Do whats feels good for you. Thx. Appreciate your hard work and time.
Thanks Nick. I don't mind a bit of wind and rain. Good job really living in the UK
@@PaulMessner This has been a fantastic video. Very relaxing to watch and listen to. More of this would be great 👍.
Aye up Mr ‘M’ sir. Great to see you liked the old ‘home turf’ there. It’s still my favourite spot over here. Many thanks for the mention. Very much appreciated. If you ever fancy another trip and want someone to natter to in the next tent, give me a nudge. It would be great to meet up. All the very best to you and yours. GJ. 👍🏻👍🏻
Paul,
whether your videos are long or short i enjoy them all, thank you
Hi Paul - greetings from the Midlands. 'Callow Hill' - to me that's the site of one of the collieries that Maggie scuppered nr Swadlincote in teh 80s, S Derbys but - to digress.
Now that looks a tent that might defy the wind better.
Terra Nova posh gloves between £35 and £60+ - THEY OUGHT TO DO YOUR JOBS FOR YOU! They cost more than some of my tents. My kid gloves with the lining stripped out cost me a fiver and keep the wind and cold off sufficient for all my needs. I didn't see you as a 'brands' person. Their Meridian gloves AT NINETY POUNDS could buy a host of camping kit! YOU COULD ONCE GET A DECENT PAIR OF HIKING BOOTS FOR THAT! I know it's not you but somebody is kidding somebody. My Alkita M/cycle gloves cost 60% less than that and have to deal with a lot more weather and several other (extreme) events.
I don't think I'll be taking up the Terra Nova discount business discounts. But thanks all the same.
Sleeping kit - I'll stick to my usual. In less than warm weather I use a silver survival blanket (cheap as chips used to be) + foam mat + Trad full-length Thermarest self-inflating mattress with a basic sleeping bag to suit the season,
Rarely had a bad night's sleep. Silver blanket unnecessary in hot weather when ground is warm.
I like the way that you attach spreaders underneath the stove to give it more stability. Truly good sense, especially in a confined environment. My Trangia avoids those problems.
Brilliant pack mods.
OH NO! STEAK AGAIN! See my other comments.
As for wind. the look and sound of it was more like Force 4-5 - it was certainly no breeze. Correction - more like 5-6!
Last comment - Glenfidich is a malt. Try Glen Moray if you can get it - usually slightly cheaper and it will surprise you.
All best wishes to you , bro',and despite some of my comments, Count me as a 'fan'.
Paul
I found the longer format great for getting a real feel for being there. Excellent for a newby like me.
And being new to backpacking, it would be “gravy” if you included a kit list at the end. Loving all your content Paul. Many thanks 👍
Nice video Paul, love the Long Mynd area. Longer videos are fine with me, enjoy watching them. Look forward to your next trip.
More to come! Glad you liked it Mick
Great video Paul enjoyed that you enjoyed being out on the fells. As for the negative folk they can say what they want, You and I and a good many others enjoy what we do simples.
Love the long form videos Paul! Lets us get really immersed in the adventure.. Keep it up :)
Enjoy a mix of the short and long vids 👍- got my Messner Tea-cozy hat too, really impressed with the quality 👌
More of these long length vids please!
Love it in the Shropshire Hills, the ponies are quite used to people but it's best to let them come to you. I've recently bought the bigger MSR spider to increase stability, not tried it on a camp yet but feels well made and stable.
Great vid Paul. Very much enjoyed the longer format. I think a few of these every now and then would be spot on.
It’s about time you came to South Wales 🏴. Stay away from Pen Y Fan and you won’t see a soul! Garreg Las is a must for a future wildcamp! Loving the videos as usual, no matter how long! 👍🏻
Been a few times there. Actually camped Pen Y Fan. Will surely head that way again this year but a few other spots to visit first
Watching as you go, I think the cross poles really useful generally to give space abd separation. Some have said OK without... let's see as video processes.
I don't think Chris Townsend used them much though ... think I'll need to give mine another outing this year
They help with the flapping but the tent is strong without. Its a case of do you want to save 400g
LOVED this video!! Brilliant stuff.
Awesome thanks Phil. Have a great week