A Cold Summit Camp with a soaking wet Sleeping Bag

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A overnighter on the hill top with some fine mountain views. A bit of a disaster at bed time though when I realised my sleeping bag was soaking . Anyway, I survived to tell the tale and a fun adventure was enjoyed....
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 overview next to skeleton
04:03 360 PANORAMA MOUNTAIN VIEWS
05:46 On fire - setting up camp next to fire
07:53 heading to the Mountain top
08:50 approaching the high point of the trip
11:59 back at the tent
12:54 snow starts and blows through
14:03 keeping warm with the camp fire
15:09 how I soaked my sleeping bag and survived ;)
17:41 breakfast time

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@seeanda1 Жыл бұрын

Ben Vorlich was the first mountain i climbed as a 14 year old with the school CCF, left my legs on the summit and stumbled back to camp, slept like a baby that night

@harrylinsdell8114 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos as you show how it really can be in the elements and include the things that can go wrong so people can learn

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry - I don't mind sharing when I have done a silly thing or too - as you say , if other can learn from it , then it makes it worthwhile adding it in :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@TheMccluref Жыл бұрын

I think people who hike in Scotland deal with the worst weather. It's amazing how you deal with being cold and wet all the time

@bushcraftadventure5215 Жыл бұрын

A soaking wet bag is never good news murray. Glad you made it without any serious danger. I've been out in some terrible conditions myself and know the disappointment of a wet sleeping bag when you're planning to get the head down for the night - especially as the temperature drops.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

It was a bit of worry when I first noticed it but when I turned the bag over (so I wasn't lying ontop of the wet patch) and turned the ground mat over, it wasn't too bad!). The issue as it turned out was the bottle I was using failed (probably due to the water being too hot). I have now got a plastic nalgene style one which can take boiling water. Another thing I do is after pouring the water in , I shake it around then unscrew and re-screw the lid to reduce pressure too). Anyway , ramble over - ended up sleeping rather well! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@gmac7947 Жыл бұрын

We’re just enjoying your Back CATALOGUE ❤…….. fantastic ⛰🏕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@lindabratsch9091 Жыл бұрын

I love living vicariously through your adventures, even the ones with the small hiccups! I learn new things every time I watch! 🤷‍♀️

@_andy_gibb_ Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy following these little overnighters you get out on. It's so nice to be able to just walk up a hill and put up a tent - much harder at this time of year in BC as it's much snowier and more avalanchey. Glad the wet sleeping bag wasn't too much of a problem. What a breakfast - I haven't had a Scotch egg or a flapjack in years! Might have to rectify that when we next come over to visit family!

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Cant beat a good scotch egg Andy - hope you manage to dine on one next time you are back in Scotland :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

@sicr7373 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the few channels I'll give a 'like ' to before I start to watch the video, because I know the content will be first class....and I've never been disappointed!

@OldOwl2003 Жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thank you - very much appreciated - hope you still enjoyed the video :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@michaeldennis1021 Жыл бұрын

Frozen boots ! Many years of arctic training in hm forces try putting boots and insoles in your sleeping bag and you'll be fine, Just saying hope that helps your next mountain trip

@grahamhaines9931 Жыл бұрын

Good recovery from the hot water bottle incident! Thanks for sharing.

@vanessalee574 Жыл бұрын

Hi Murray. Great vid as always! I have sympathy about getting your sleeping bag wet! Recently I was on a multiday walk and on the last night I had a miserable time 🙄. We had walked in the rain all day, when I set up camp found my sleeping bag half wringing wet due to a hole in my dry bag. So I wore my camping clothes and down jacket to sleep in, which are normally my pillow. So only thing I had dry left to use for my pillow was my food bag - just had to be careful I didn't melt my chocolate 🤣. Take care and cheers from Tasmania

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi Vanessa - I must admit I had a sinking feeling when I realised what had happened - managed to sort it out though luckily :) Hope you camp down under was fun (apart from the wet sleeping bag !!) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@kintyrehiker Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic spot for a wild camp. I was half thinking the Scarp1 had failed when I seen the thumbnail. Glad it's still going strong 💪

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Still going strong indeed :) love my scarp :)

@jbairdexp Жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable watch as always Murray - I enjoyed it as I ate my rolls and lorne/square sausage (can you tell I'm back in Scotland!).

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian - four lorne sausage rolls have been dispatched to my belly this weekend also !! :) (with red sauce obviously :)

@OldOwl2003 Жыл бұрын

Frozen Boots from Steaming Boots ! God Murray, I felt the cold for you, and The water bottle was about the last thing you needed, but climbing that Monroe after you arrived was some feat ! Aye you’ll be doing this when your past 90 Murray, you will, thanks for taking us along, even snow is warmer than what you woke up too ! Old 🦉 Alaya.

@thelifeofbrian282 Жыл бұрын

That certainly looked like a cold one Murray 🥶 pity about the water bottle leaking 😢 these wee mishaps are sent to try us 😅 on my recent camp it was probably -4 or so overnight and I forgot my sleeping pad 🥶 Another great watch Murray 👌 atb Brian 👍

@MrJayson204 Жыл бұрын

Always a good time to see a camping video from you! Cheers from Canada 🍻

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hello - a few more camping ones ready to go soon :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@NorthernOutdoorsDave Жыл бұрын

It looked a decent spot to camp. Always harder when it's cold but this is Britain. Another awesome video Murray. Stay safe out there. ATB Dave

@OldOwl2003 Жыл бұрын

Hello Murray ! About to watch this adventure, thank you again Old owl 🦉 Alaya

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

hope you enjoy it Alaya

@OldOwl2003 Жыл бұрын

I did thank you Murray, what a freeze out that was, I hope you didn’t suffer to much on the way down, even the top of the tent was frozen, Alaya🦉

@andrewlangridge8619 Жыл бұрын

I love that area, many happy memories of there so thanks for reminding me!And another interesting upload, I enjoy the fact its you that does the trip and you don't gloss over the inevitable hiccups too!

@thebikepackingadventurer Жыл бұрын

Great looking spot. I have earmarked so many locations in Scotlands mountains from watching your videos. This one looked a beauty of a spot.

@o.bsoutdoors3871 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Murray, we love watching your adventures😊👌. We hope the sleeping bag dried out okay, soaking wet down is never good😳. We are glad you managed to stay warm despite a few challenges🙈. Thanks for taking us along as always😊👍

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks folks - sleeping bag eventually dried out thankfully! :) used it on an even colde wild camp about a week later and was lovely and toasty thankfully :) Thanks for watching Murray

@timrosenburgh8597 Жыл бұрын

Another great adventure video Murray. A wet sleeping bag is never good, but I'm glad you got it sorted and had a good night's sleep. When the snow was falling, i thought you were going to wake up too very deep snow which wouldn't be good and was glad it wasn't. Look forward to seeing your next video.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim - I was kinda hoping that I would wake to some more snow but it wasn't to be this time :( not sure there will be much more snow now, this winter has been pretty poor again :( Bring on the spring :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@murchiesmountains2820 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video Murray..What a cracking spot😍..Great views of of the surrounding mountains..Nice wee fire to keep you warm.. Same rucksack as mine as well ..Love it 😍..Quality video again 😁👏🏻. Cheers Robert

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert - the rucksack is good - I like the simplicity of it - nothing too fancy but a darn good back pack :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@murchiesmountains2820 Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandsMountains Nice one Murray 😁👍

@themunrobagger Жыл бұрын

Nice 1 Murray. Life is always better after a warm brew. Great camp spot. Looked cold. Thanks for sharing ATB Tam

@lyndseywilson9462 Жыл бұрын

Great trip Murray. Very atmospheric. Recall taking a group of Princes Trust students on one of my trips up Ben Vorlich and with my mums dog in tow. Great day out Thankyou

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Its great hike to Vorlich , a wee favourite and pretty close to home for me :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

@robf5684 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you keeping up with your Scotch Eggs. Bought a large Haggis Bomb Scotch Egg at the Haddington Farmers Market this morning, and thought it would make a grand meal for one of your camps 😊

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a serious scotch egg! hope it tasted as good as it sounds Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@smilesandlaughsalot Жыл бұрын

The things we do for our KZfaq channel, huh Murray!?? Glad you managed to stay warm! Thank you for enquiring about my knee. Feeling strong and suffering zero pain. Running my dog through a forest in the bike for the last 10 months has paid big dividends. Tomorrow will only be my second adventure into the hills this year so far though. Both will only have been day tramps. We will see how things go with 18kg on my back for an overnighter when I can fit it in. Don't mind telling you, my mental health has been suffering accordingly. I'm missing them there hills so much! Take care and don't forget, there is always a bed for you and the family here in Christchurch, New Zealand... truly!

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hey Jono, great to hear your knees on the mend and hope you have a great adventure (you have probably already been out by the time you read this. Hope the knee stays strong and you continue to get out and about Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@natalieminnis Жыл бұрын

That looks like a fantastic hill with all those rocky escarpments and a great way up Ben Vorlich. But so cold for camping, especially with a wet sleeping bag!

@andypotts8062 Жыл бұрын

Another very enjoyable adventure..brilliant pitch for tent..stunning views all around though perhaps not in the morning...loved the wee fire...many thanks and best wishes

@duncantaylor9584 Жыл бұрын

Ye never dissapiont Murray, Brilliant educating viewing, cheers🥃

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Duncan

@alisonlyons4691 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always, thanks for the adventure says me watching from a cosy bed. It's always a thought that the bottle may leak, glad you got that issue sorted ( as read in another comment) take care till next time....... Alioban

@45ltr Жыл бұрын

The last time i did these two munros i met two guys on Stuc a Chroin on mountain bikes!!!!! they werent getting on to well

@kendavies4840 Жыл бұрын

That’s a good bedroom window you decided too pitch at .thanks for the take along

@Taffwildmanofthewoods Жыл бұрын

I so admire videos filmed in Scotland as one can toss a caber in any direction and there is a loch or mountain. The scenery was spectacular atb Taff 🤠👊

@ants9230 Жыл бұрын

I love those 2 hills. The contrast between looking North and looking South is incredible. Look North and you can see nothing but hills. Look South and it's flat. On a really clear day you can see right down into the Borders. It's a fantastic walk.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

They are a lovely pair of hills for sure :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@joanhuggett5164 Жыл бұрын

I loved this Murray. I've just subscribed (though viewing and enjoying myself since my daughter alerted me to your channel). I love your commentary, even the puffing and blowing :) What a challenge you had with no trail and such steep climbs. Wonderful Scottish scenery; so different to ours in Western Australia (lovely in its own way). I have no trouble at all understanding your accent BTW. I thought Jerry must have been in your ear when you were standing atop, giving us a beautiful 360, reeling off all the names :) Thank you so much Murray.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joan always nice to hear people are watching from far and wide, never visited western Australia - maybe one day :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@philipburke1708 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@northumberlandmountainhopper Жыл бұрын

Great camp, good idea turning the sleeping bag, I have been known to turn the bivy ( open type) to keep the rain off rather than put the tarp up ! Keep em coming

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thankfully I was ok and not too cold 🥶 - actually got a pretty decent sleep :) Thanks for watching Murray

@greggbrown5155 Жыл бұрын

The Scotch Egg co. will be putting your name on their packaging soon,another great film.

@andyventures6574 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous views , and proof that even the more experienced still mess things up from time to time. You're human after all.

@davemassingham2096 Жыл бұрын

Great vid mate good to see you out camping 👌

@praktika1082 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I've got mates who swear by a hot water bottle inside the bag to warm it all up before they get into it, but I've never been able to trust it enough to do it myself. But there is a usb-charged hand warmer that does a similar thing that I started using a while back. Glad to see this adventure, as always.

@munromicroadventures Жыл бұрын

It's the unexpected challenges which make for the memorable camps. Accidentally wetting your sleeping bag this close to winter is definitely one of those challenges.

@John71 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Murray, beautiful views and a lovely video as always, loved the outcrop of rock behind you, still a wee bit of snow on the tops, unfortunate about your disaster, hope it was not too uncomfortable. Will drive up there soon and look at all this beauty in real life 🤩 (flapjacks, yum)

@andrewkingdom Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 360 and what a great view of Ben Vorlich and stuc a chroin from that campsite excellent cheers

@vs123 Жыл бұрын

Wow Scenery is very beautiful place

@ootnboots Жыл бұрын

Nice one Murray , pity about the wet sleeping bag , nightmare. Ben Vorlich was my 2nd ever Munro and we descended down over Beinn Or, cracking views from it … cheers Stevie

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevie - its a cracking wee route and a lot quieter than the normal route which I like - its also got smashing views down Loch Earn :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@suebrown3465 Жыл бұрын

Even though it was overcast at the start, the view was so beautiful You picked a great wind break to set up your tent. I can’t imagine the feeling of dampness and with the cold on top of it Somehow it worked out..a warm van must have felt great A nice little video with a “gruesome” opening..lol Take care 🇨🇦❤️

@ibrstellar1080 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing another great panoramic view as I never got to see further than 10ft but still an enjoyable walk and some great spots for a wild camp.I think these hills look fantastic if they were snow covered and not too far from the roadside.

@martinoberstein8431 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much again for this varying video, Murray, great views on the way up! It‘s hard to sleep in a wet sleeping bag after such a exhausting day. Wish you better luck next time!

@allankerr668 Жыл бұрын

Superb again Murray! Thank you!!👊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan - much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Super video as always Murray, looked a very chilly one. Thanks for sharing your adventure as ever. 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave - much appreciated 👍

@gotoitoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic trip and very enjoyable to watch buddy. Look forward to the next one.

@dalriadaskillen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Murray, as always. 🙂

@TheSoloSummiteer Жыл бұрын

Great video Murray. Good to see you back out in the tent. ATB 👍

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave - have been Ona wee camping spree - after camping under the Aurora last week - got another camp in- should be up in a few weeks :) Keep up your great videos 👍👍

@TheSoloSummiteer Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandsMountains cheers Murray. I’m heading up your way this weekend. Out with a local I think you know 😜. Can’t wait. It’s been too long 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏔️⛺️🙏🏻

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

@@TheSoloSummiteer ah - great stuff - have fun and hope the weathers good for you - I’ll look forward to the video 🙌👍

@marktaylor6266 Жыл бұрын

Blowing a bit today Murray 😀 - great vid as always, thanks for sharing!!!

@precariousdave Жыл бұрын

A proper adventure, beautifully filmed.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave - hope you enjoyed the wee video Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@TheMarco99 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the excellent video Murray. Yeah can relate to a wet sleeping bag, had a couple of them and it ain't pleasant at all.

@sueelphick9060 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video tonight.... loved your 360 of the Peaks....almost as good as Gerry's ha ha .... Wet sleeping bag rather you than me ......😢😢😢 Thank goodness for a wee dram or two to save the day 😅😅

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Never as good as Gerry’s 360s - I was just standing in whilst Gerry was away 😂👍

@tonystrange7224 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Murray. Certainly looked a cold one and a wet sleeping bag couldn’t have been fun. I take it you didn’t fancy attaching the Rams head to the front of the transporter 😂 All the best.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Now there was an opportunity missed 😂 replacing a VW sign with the rams head 😂

@juliebarker-4245 Жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video Murray. Shame about your sleeping bag though.

@GazTheExplorer Жыл бұрын

Ben Or looks good Murray. I’ve had a look at Meall na Fearna for camping but unfortunately not had the chance to go yet. It’s a shame about what happened with your sleeping bag. I would be worried if that happened to be considering the low temperatures. Still an enjoyable video. Loch Earn is a special place with Great hills. ATB Gaz

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gaz - I wasnt too far from getting away if I needed to bail with the sleeping bag, but turning it over so I wasn't lying on the wet patch helped alot and I ended up getting a decent nights sleep (whisky might have helped;)lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@erinmcgrathejm4985 Жыл бұрын

Cold is one thing. Cold and damp is quite another, don’t you agree? Sorry about your little slip-up there. ATB

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Erin - managed to sort it by flipping the bag and mat but could have been an early return to the car in other circumstances! Thanks for watching as alway Erin 👍 Murray

@paullaw5035 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see i'm not the only one peckin on the hills Murray 😂 Quick question, any real preference for sleeping bag liners ?

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Not really I’m afraid - my silk liner is about 15th are old and can’t remember where I got it - sorry Good luck Murray

@lightanddreamsphotography7140 Жыл бұрын

When someone as experienced as you makes a mistake with a water bottle it makes me feel more human about my cock-ups! Coincidentally my most embarrassing mountain moment came on the day I did Ben Vorlich and Stuc a chroin. I didn't notice until the following morning when I couldn't find my boots, and realised that I must have left them in the car park by Loch Earn when I got back to the car after the walk! Back at the lay by I found a note under a rock explaining how a guy found my boots and handed them in at the nearest police station. I was very embarrassed to present myself at the cop shop, and they had a good laugh at my expense, but at least I was reunited with my Scarpas :)

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

At least you got your boots back :)

@lightanddreamsphotography7140 Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandsMountains Yes I swapped them for my pride :)

@heathercampbell6906 Жыл бұрын

hi murray just watched yr video it great it’s really good great 2 watch y out and about 👍

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

thanks Heather - much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@AlexanderBratt Жыл бұрын

Lovely film as always! How are you getting on with your crows now that you’ve been wearing them for a few months? I’m planning on purchasing a pair in the next few weeks 😊

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander - in terms of the boots , they have been pretty decent for me (I'd always suggest trying a pair on as everyone has different fits for their own foot shape etc etc (if that makes sense) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

@alanoconnor007 Жыл бұрын

Another great shoot Murray, what tent is that please ?

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi Alan - it a Scarp1 from Tarptent 👍👍

@colinhefferman5498 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video. I couldn't work out what the smoke was @ 6:02, was there a bracken fire??

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin - yeah the estate was burning the heather - in a controlled way :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

@hazelmarriott3068 Жыл бұрын

Great video. What's your wee fire, am guess it folds up to go in your pack. And what fuels it please

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hazel, The stove is a lixida one from amazon - break down and is very small. I use fire logs (usually cut them up beofre goign so they fit in nicely :)) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@NumptyButtkick Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Thank you. Do you have the track ID of the music you used at the end please ?

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the comment - the audio is called Ascended from shutterstock Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

@NumptyButtkick Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandsMountains Thank you Murray! Keep up the great work.

@alanhunter2051 Жыл бұрын

Hot water bottle leaked. Yes yes.. Face facts you had too much beer lol. Its about fifteen years since I was up that hill.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

😂😂 the smell was terrible - should see the mess when I take vodka on the hill 😂😂👍

@Pferret_Weasel Жыл бұрын

Another cracking video! What’s the name of the wee pump you are using Murray?

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks John 🙏 The pump is a flex tail tiny pump ATB Murray

@Pferret_Weasel Жыл бұрын

Happy days. Thanks Murray!

@pauls4708 Жыл бұрын

is the fire a wee wood stove with wood you bought with you??

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul - it’s a tiny fold away stove - I use cut up fire logs for fuel 👍

@conkerpurdy Жыл бұрын

Just curious on which app you use for the maps. Or if anyone has any recommendations it would be much appreciated

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi Connor , I use outdoor active that was downloaded after view ranger stopped. A lot of people don't like it but I don't mind it. OS maps is another good one. Just remember to download the map or region you r heading too before leaving a wifi zone :) Hope that helps M