Hehe 😂🐶😂🐶

Hi Maurice, its often the way -Vooooom she's in the tent like a shot 😂🐶😂

She always is, she's an absolute delight 🐶

Woof 🐶 Petra agrees 👍👍👍

Blimey... I did't know that, thank you - I suppose I've always just trotted out the line that many other do 👍 Thanks again for watching, Mark, your comments are always welcomed 😊

Thanks for that, Jace .. more to come 👍👍👍

Thank you, I do enjoy including a 'Petra eye' view as much as I can 😊😂🐶

Tonight, I would agree 😂 - The news is a bit dreary - But at least this channel is upbeat 👍😊👍 Thank you 😊

Thank you 👍🐶😊

That’s very kind, Janet. thank you 😊

Thank you 😊 much appreciated 👍 and yes the wood is one of three on Dartmoor - They differ because they are stunted English Oak, growing amid the rocks.

Predictive text, but hopefully makes sense. Cheers.

Thanks for watching. I did do a week long course as a met office observer back in the sun and distant past. I probably rattled on about clouds to remind myself 😂

Hi Kev - Thank you fro watching, much appreciated 👍😊👍

Thank you 😊 The West Okement is a lovely area isn’t it. I’ve relocated to the Brecon Beacons, so I’m looking forward to proving some ‘Welsh’ content in the new year. 👍😊🐶

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Looking forward to seeing some serious mountain videos. Stay Safe!

Thanks Paul - 😊🐶👍

Aye aye, buddy - CreamOnFirst 😂

Thank you - and Petra says woof 🐶😊🐶😊

Hi Dawn. I hope all is good with you... and thank you 😊 🙏

Thank you 😊That's very much appreciated 👍

Thanks John - It was William Tell - The Lone Ranger 😂🐶🐶😂

Thank you Marina 😊👍🐶

Thank you, Stevie - dogs and Hilleberg aplenty on this channel - I have one just like your red one too 😂 All the best and I've just subbed you - thank you 😊👍🐶

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Ah cheers, i'll look forward to keeping up with your adventures ..P.S i have a Munro bagging Collie lol

@@ootnboots - I shall watch some tomorrow - I love collies, I had two. My SARDA Search dog was a collie, a very special dog who I miss.

Thanks for watching 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🐶

Hi Tom and thank you 😊 Speaking of weather, I'm looking for a break in it to film for Thursday night 😂 - Thanks again 👍

Evening, Andrew. thank you 😊 you're a gent 🐶🐶🐶

Hi Nigel, thank you very much 😊🐶😊 Petra almost seems to enjoy her stardom 😂

Thank you again, Graham 😊 I love cloud watching. There are a few pitches on Black Tor - but sometimes you have to search a bit to see how they will work for you in the prevailing conditions 👍🐶

Thank you John, I really do appreciate your comments 😊👍

Thank you David, much appreciated 😊

Nice one, Stephen, thanks for that 👍😊👍

Thanks Bryan 😊 I guessed that confrontation would have just entrenched attitudes 👍

Haha 😂 that’s brilliant, best feedback ever 👍 thank you and woof to your wife from Petra 🐾🐕🐾

😂👍😂 very good 🐶

Thank you, Steve. Much appreciated 😊👍

Thank you, Ian. I really do appreciate that 😊 as does Petra 🐶

Evening, Keith, I wish the met office knew that - the forecast said light wind and less than 5% chance of precipitation 😂 Thanks for watching 😊

Hi Paul - It's a very special place 😊👍🐶

This one certainly is 👍

Thank you so much 😊 It’s really comforting to know you enjoy the channel and the videos - thank you 🙏🏻

Hi Shane 👍 Thank you 😊

It's a fantastic Tor, Max - really complex and large buttresses. All the best bud 😊 👍

Thank you, Jonathan. Sandy Ford is a lovely spot, isn't it. If I were you, I would give Black Tor a go, it really is beautiful 😊👍🐶

Hi Max, Thank you for watching. I thought you might like this one 👍 Did you notice the landslip on the Slipper Stones Side?

Yes, Shamus, that did pop into my mind as I watched the video. I should be over at Fordsland Ledge in a few weeks' time so I might get to view it then if the mist doesn't arrive!

Haha 😂 sweet dream, Mark 👍 Thank you 😊

Hi Trudy & Pete. The yellow label tents are very capable & can take a fair bit of weather. I choose an Anjan because it is spacious, light and squishes down to a small volume - this suits my personal needs as I carry a two person tent to accommodate Petra 🐶 as well. I think your preference toward the Nallo is a sound choice, I’ve had two of these and they are certainly very capable and versatile, consequently a little heavier and with more ‘bulk’ - but I assume you will share the load between the two of you. I’ll be firing up a few more videos later this year (now living in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) - I’ve added an Allak 2 to my collection of shelters, I’m looking forward to the space it provides - have a look at that online, it’s very spacious. Good luck with your wild camp outings 👍🐶😊

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Hi Shamus, thank you so much for your helpful reply. Look forward to more of your wonderful videos and hope to catch you out on the Brecon trails sometime 🥾 ⛺️

Thank you Felicity 😊 No I didn't use a map, but I am familiar with the area and had enough visibility to make out contours and features. If I don't know where I am, then yes the map and compass is straight out 👍👍👍

Hi Geraint. I normally have freeze dried meals and really enjoy them. The flavour is usually very good. You have hit the nail on the head - it's my intention to make one of my Thursday night Outdoors Inspiration / Outdoor Essentials videos dedicated to this in the next few weeks. 👍👍👍

Hi Greg. Of course there is always the next time 👍 There is always somewhere new to see 😊

Hi Jon, I used to guide and teach navigation - under the current covid situation I don't socialise (for prolonged periods) with anyone unless I know them well enough, and then only when there is good reason to 😊. When this whole thing is under control, remind me of this discussion and I would gladly accompany you 😊👍🐶

Blimey! 😂 That's good going 👍 Living here means I'm blessed by it fairly frequently 😂

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Maybe soon, I feel I've got another Dartmoor Wild camping itch coming on that I need to scratch

Hi Nick, no I don’t use one with the Anjan and have never seen a need. 😊👍🐶

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Thanks Shamus.

Oooh, I love Shelstone Tor, I really do - a great spot 👍 I think if the wind was forecast at 40 mph then the Soulo would be the right tool for the job. The Anjan copes with bad weather as well and is very spacious for Petra and I. It's also lighter and has a smaller pack size.

Thank you very much 😊 Now you've got me intrigued, which door?

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Its at 3.22, the point where you waved a hello to a lady on top of the tor.. Big silver / grey door lol

Haha 😂 good call - no idea 😂😂😂

Brilliant Chris - As you can see, it takes a bit of weather with no problems. Did you know the Anjan footprint doesn't cover the vestibule, which is a bit of a shame? Thanks for watching, much appreciated 😊

Outdoors Inspiration it was between the Anjan and the niak and the extra space in the vestibule swung it for me, yes I did know that, I guess it’s to cut down on weight and as the fly fleet doesn’t go to the floor it would pool water on it easily ?

@@CHRIISM - That’s a good point regarding the fly. I was torn with the Niak as well and made my decision for the same reason that you did 👍

I will Michael. Just waiting to move house and get settled in. Petra and I will be heading for the hills once more 🐶😊👍

Thank you, Alistair 😊 I've time-staled this URL to one of my videos when I explain what the cover is - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcppppmis7ynpHU.html 👍

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 I see, thank you for that!

Hi Spike - the only mapping I currently use is ordnance survey based. I know others share it but technically there is an issue of copyright - all OS mapping is crown copyright and should be reproduced. However I do like the idea (very much) - I would probably look for another mapping source to achieve this - bear with me and I'll do my best - A great idea, thank you 😊👍🐶

Hi Craig - your 'quality' mountain days will be defined in your logbook. To an extent some days like this would be taken into consideration if there was a navigation, leadership or overnight aspect. But in reality I think your assessors would be looking for 'mountainous areas' Lakes, North Wales, Scotland etc. WRT the rain, it all depends on the wind direction, on this occasion it was absolutely fine as you can see in the video. All the very best 😊👍😊

Haha - he does speak from time to time - But I have to keep him quite because he knows far more than I do 😂

Hello, thanks for commenting - Much Higher Willhays 😂 WRT mats, to be honest I try and find the most even ground when I'm picking my pitch. The main problem is that a) the mat slides or b) you slide off the mat. I've but some faint lines of silicon sealant across the base of one of my mats that, in theory, should stop it from slipping - in reality it just collects dog hair and grime 😂 In respect of slipping off a mat, some mats seem more prone than others - I find myself slipping off my Therm-a-rest Prolite if it's on uneven ground, but less so on a NeoAir XTherm. I have tried wedging my rucksack under the side of a pad in the past but really I just look for a flat pitch. If there is an incline then I face the tent so that my head is higher. That's my view, I'm sure others have their ways 😊👍

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Yes. With you on the silicone thing - ends up bonded to all sorts of detritus. I try to log any potential good camp spots as POIs as I'm out walking and return to them to camp on other days. I'll keep with the wedging strategy,

We also have some woodland like that here... But it's so steep you couldn't even camp if you wanted

Thank you 😊 I'm just old and have picked stuff up as I go along 😂 Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍

Thank you 😊 Rin Tin Tin made it here too 👍

Hi Richard - Im sure you've seen these videos with the Anjan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbVjiJR-sdaadI0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdOCnsp90ty0Y40.html So far the elevated cut has caused no damp issues at all with the Anjan 2 for me. Bear in mind it is a lighter textile, Kerlon 1000, than the Akto and has a mesh only inner door. None of these have caused me any concerns. I want a few more nights in torrential conditions before coming up with a conclusion. The Anjan 2 is massive compared to the Akto - given the choice between the two, I would personally go with the Anjan 2 all day long - I still use the Akto because I make videos and it provides varied content 👍 However, I have had an Akto since 2008 I think... They are dependable, simple to pitch and have a huge vestibule (so does the Anjan). It does condensate but, in my view, no more than any other tent - I'm often camped in cold, wet fog where the air is nearly or actually at 100% humidity - and I usually have a soaking dog in with me as well - so anything is going to condensate. The Akto has good ventilation and I leave it wide open almost all of the time. I have also had a Nallo 2 and a Jannu - between these, the Anjan 2, the Soulo and the Akto - I would have the Anjan 2 all day every day ... But that''s me, with where I go and what I do, things may be different for you. 😊 I hope that's helpful 👍

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Thanks for the reply. Yes ive watched both of those videos, im just being extra cautious before i invest in a Hilleberg. I am leaning more towards the Anjan 2 myself because it is lightweight and massive inside, therefore plenty of room for my and my Hungarian Vizsla 'Kola'. Previously ive been using a Terra Nova Pioneer 2 tent which has been pretty good however the pole design through the spine of the tent is a little bit fragile and actually snapped on me while pitching. The Soulo and the Akto look like fantastic tents but for me I want the space of the Anjan. Thanks again! Look forward to more videos from you in the future. Cheers!

Thanks Peter 😊 It’s a Mountain Equipment GoreTex of some description, I will have to ask him the exact name 🐶🐾

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 that’d be great if you can ta

@@petergilbert72 - we think it’s a Tupilak in cardinal orange - it was in a sale 👍

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 thanks very much for checking Seamus and Angus

Thank you, Mark 😊 It doesn't feel right to be out without a dog. Petra carries her overnight things in the pack here's a video where I go through the contents of the pack 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea5gibl0vam2dJc.html

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 Just watched it. Great vid and thank you.

Currently, for Dartmoor, wild camping is not permitted at all because of the England lockdown. Elsewhere, you should follow the guidelines of the authority / land owner. Ordinarily the bylaws (in respect of camping) for Dartmoor are: No person shall knowingly use any vehicle, including a caravan or any structure other than a tent for the purpose of camping on the access land or land set out for the use or parking of vehicles except on any area which may be set apart and indicated by notice as a place where such camping is permitted. No person shall knowingly erect a tent on the access land for the purpose of camping: (a) in any area listed in Schedule 2 to these byelaws; (b)within 100 metres of any public road or in any enclosure. No person shall camp in a tent on the same site on the access land for more than two consecutive nights, except on any area which may be set apart and indicated by notice as a place where such camping is permitted. In respect of fires: No person shall light a fire on the access land, or place or throw or let fall a lighted match or any other thing so as to be likely to cause a fire. This byelaw shall not prevent the lighting or use in such a manner as not to cause danger of or damage by fire of a properly constructed camping stove or cooker.

Well spotted 👍😊👌

@@outdoorsinspiration9284 not many use them but they are a thing of beauty. I have one of their tents it’s brilliant.

Haha 😂 by English altitude definition, 👍 Yes

Aha 😂 ... She is trained to retrieve the camera... Now you know my secret 😂🐶😂🐶