Mountain top Brecon Beacons wild camping in the Hilleberg soulo

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Mountain top Brecon Beacons wild camping in the Hilleberg soulo | Heavy rain chillout camp

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Күн бұрын

Despite the bad weather forecast, I was keen to get back to the Brecon Beacons, so I packed my Hilleberg Soulo and headed for the top of the famous "horseshoe" and looked for somewhere quiet to hunker down out of the wind and rain.
I bought a couple of new bits of kit for this camp, with my favourite being the Sea To Summit Collapsible X Bowl (in XL size). I've added a link to that bowl down below, plus links to the Flextail kit I mention in this video along with other items I used.
Thanks for watching, and let me know in the comments if you have any questions.
James.
Kit list:
Tent: Hilleberg Soulo - hilleberg.com/eng/tent/red-la...
Flextailgear Tiny Pump 2X: shrsl.com/49x0c
Flextailgear Mushroom lampshade: shrsl.com/49x0f
Flextailgear Zero pillow: shrsl.com/49x0g
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Sleep mat: Thermarest NeoAir XTherm - amzn.to/42IE3db
Sleeping bag: Rab Ascent 900 - amzn.to/44UbkDC
Stove: MSR Windburner - amzn.to/3nSBndI
Bowl: Sea To Summit X Bowl (XL) - amzn.to/41seJGH
Rucksack: Osprey Atmos AG 65 - amzn.to/3nWH3mT
Camera: GoPro Hero 9 Black - amzn.to/3Ml6hF4
My Instagram: / joinmeoutdoors
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
3:05 Mountain Rescue story
8:14 Weather closing in
12:05 Pitching the tent
15:38 New kit chat
19:25 Food and drink
21:34 Bedding down for the night
23:03 Breakfast from the new bowl
25:54 Battling against myself
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Пікірлер: 59

@nomiau 4 ай бұрын

Nice to hear our place names pronounced correctly! Thanks!

@joinmeoutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Haha I try to get somewhere near! 😄 Thanks! James.

@darra8882 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos James, keep up the good work 👍

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Darra - the flavour will be changing into summer mode before too long 😎

@kim_outdoors Жыл бұрын

That James no2 is a bugger ain't he, nice to see him making another guest appearance though 🤣 liked the music on this one and some good advice given, awesome👌😊

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah it took forever to get packed away! 🤣 Glad you liked the music, and thanks for tuning in 🙏🏻 James.

@BulldogBadger Жыл бұрын

Top camp! Always nice to have a hand packing away👏👏👏

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah I just wish he'd been a bit more helpful 🤣 Cheers Badge!

@IrelandRider Жыл бұрын

Hi James, sorry I've not kept up with your videos, but I hope you can understand 😊. Another great video to watch and I promise once I get a little better I'll be more active again, I'll also catch up eventually with the vids you've uploaded. Saying that, and as I said a cool watch and I'll see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤙 🤟

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hello Richard. You have more important things to be doing than watching me read my book. It's fine! I'll keep popping vids out and you can watch whichever ones take your fancy 👍 Take care of yourself. James.

@heartbeat54au Жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Thank you very much.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for your comment ☺️ James.

@adge_ventures4915 Жыл бұрын

What a world we live in that people call you out on things 😂 Honest to god though 😢 Looked a good camp James! Stay safe and well mate 😊 Adge

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Haha I think it comes with the territory of using social media really, and none of the comments were angry or aggressive...unlike a funny one I received last night that I might share shortly 🤣 Cheers, James.

@francisdrake3943 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos , you’re admin is on the ball and you have a decent set up.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr Grumpy. (P.S. I have KZfaq username envy! 😉) James.

@SteRumbelow Жыл бұрын

Very pleased you sorted the bottle out. Definitely no danger of the Nalgene leaking! Though I still think a bladder with a cap is an even better idea - compacts to nothing, and softer to bag in a back. 😁 Lovely video as always!

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm glad you called me out for that one - lazy on my part! I always take a 500 ml bottle of water anyway (rather than having to mess about syphoning water into my cook pot from the water bladder in my rucksack), so the 500 ml Nalgene bottle is perfect for me. Cheers Ste! 🤠

@stuartmilne1819 Жыл бұрын

Brill video James.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart. Nice of you to drop in and watch me mucking around in tents 😊 How did your camping trip go BTW??

@stuartmilne1819 Жыл бұрын

@@joinmeoutdoors Not happening until September. 12 days, 2600 miles in a 60 year old VW with about 20 other old VWs.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Ah okay, a few more months to go yet then. It'd be good if you could get out for one or two camps in the summer to try your kit out before the big trip. It sounds like a good un! 👍

@Northern_Rockhopper Жыл бұрын

Great video mate.. I don’t know how you casually just stick on the flex tail pump onto your mat so easily.. seems to be my nemesis whilst on a camp. 🤣🏕️

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! Haha maybe it's just a practice thing? It's a hell of a lot easier than trying to connect the Thermarest pump sack, I can tell you that much! 😂 James.

@jasonmaddison8815 Жыл бұрын

Good show fella. U have a new sub

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, and welcome to my channel 🤗 James.

@unclepeteswildadventures Жыл бұрын

Top camp James. Really good advice. Layers, layers, layers. Sorry about that doppelgänger. I wondered when he would turn up again! 18.2 kg? I’ve moved house with less😂😂

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete. Too right - layers don't have to be expensive to be effective. James 2 is a royal nuisance 😏 I recently discussed pack weights with someone else. I'm aware that some people state their pack weight without including food, water, and many other items. My stated pack weights include absolutely everything - food, water, beer, all clothes and all of my camera gear (including drone and tripods when applicable). I'd be a lightweight if I didn't film my trips! 😆 Thanks for giving it a watch 🙏🏻 James.

@westcountrywildcamping9556 Жыл бұрын

Another great video mate. Do like the production value that go into your videos together with the fantastic views. That visitor you had was not very helpful was he? Hahah The views / mountains brought back memories

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, kind of you to say so 🙏🏻 That other guy is a proper nuisance 🤣 I'm sure you'll be back in the area again before too long 😎 ATB, James.

@BulldogBadger Жыл бұрын

It always pays to be prepared, you can take some off but you can’t go back home and get extra layers when you are pitched up and losing body heat fast

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Better to take something and not need it, than to lie there shivering at night regretting not packing that fleece!

@BulldogBadger Жыл бұрын

I also like to back stake my pegs if it is windy, 30mph can quickly become 75mph in the beacons

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah, too right. It's good for the old peace of mind when you're lying there and the wind's picking up, but you know your pegs aren't going anywhere 💪

@Collected1 3 ай бұрын

A very relaxing video. I'll be picking up one of those Flextail light covers. It makes the tent look very cosy especially with the yellow inner. I noticed you kept the inner door open at night here. Was that just for filming or do you feel this is a viable thing to do with this tent? I'm pondering the Soulo but I'm a little nervous it might feel a tad claustrophobic all sealed up.

@joinmeoutdoors 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I really like that softened light quality with the lampshade attached. I generally shut my inner tent doors to keep any creepy crawlies out. I may unzip the top portion to help with ventilation, and/or unzip the solid skin on the inner door to reveal the mesh skin for better ventilation. I sometimes take the Soulo because it feels nice and roomy compared to my more compact Terra Nova Southern Cross 1. I'm aware that some people find the Soulo cramped though, so it's down to personal preference really! 😊

@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES Жыл бұрын

Absolutely top class mate your vids just get more and more professional!!!. Loved the commentary throughout . Pity about the clag mind mate.....but u made the most of some prescription Nature 👍👍👍 ATB Simon

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Simon. It'll be good to get the drone back out again soon! I actually really enjoyed the rain on this one, and you don't get rain without a bit of cloud. That'll all change now that we're into April ☀️😎 Thanks for giving it a watch, and I look forward to your next masterpiece 👌 James.

@rodoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod 🙏🏻

@chrisarnold4709 Жыл бұрын

Not got a neoprene bladder sleeve yet then 😂

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

That is now formally entered in on my wish list, fear not! 😉

@chrisarnold4709 Жыл бұрын

@@joinmeoutdoors a nalgene bottle is on mine though!

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@chrisarnold4709 Long overdue in my case! It's way more secure than a sports bottle. I don't know why it took me so long, but I'd definitely recommend one 👍

@BulldogBadger Жыл бұрын

Third 🤘😎

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

🤜🤛

@dadipla2852 Жыл бұрын

Show de bola 👏👏👏🇧🇷

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@BulldogBadger Жыл бұрын

When I was camping up Fan y big that shelter had been used as a toilet, stunk of pee and was littered with loo roll 😡🤮

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Oh yuck 😤 What is wrong with people??

@johnpunnett1426 Жыл бұрын

Very good James, full of lots of 'useful down to earth hints & tips' for someone starting out like myself... Got to say you make it all look so calm & easy - your experience certainly shines through. I have one question regards water - how much would you normally carry for an overnighter if you weren't expect to do any in field filtration from streams or the like? Did you filter on this hike or was it all carry in? Thanks again & keep up the great work - John

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, and I'm glad there were some useful bits in there for you. I actually did a bit of chat about water quantities for this one, but edited it out as it was a bit waffly and the video was already a bit long. I generally allow roughly 100 ml of water per mile of walking, plus whatever water I need for cooking and drinking at camp. On this trip I took 2 litres in total, and didn't collect any water en route. Cheers, James.

@johnpunnett1426 Жыл бұрын

@@joinmeoutdoors thks James yet again useful info - cheers.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

As with a lot of these things, water consumption can vary significantly depending on the individual, on the weather (hot day = more water) and on the terrain (more climbing = more water), so it's best to aim high for your first few outings, and then steadily reduce the amount of water you carry as you get a feel for the amount you get through 👍

@richardwaudby7338 Жыл бұрын

As if people are commenting you have too many clothes on.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Haha I was wearing a lot of clothes on that last trip, but only because I needed them 😂

@richardwaudby7338 Жыл бұрын

As you mention in your video you’ve been out enough to know what you need to feel comfortably warm. I do generally find in winter I don’t want to be outside of my tent for long (at all once the tent is up) and it is amazing once you get in your bag how quickly can shed layers. Do those pumps work on nemo tensor pads? I’ve resisted buying one long enough now I think.

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@richardwaudby7338 It does feel good to zip your outer door shut and then zip yourself into a nice warm sleeping bag in winter! Quite the opposite in summer. I'm afraid I don't have a Nemo Tensor, so can't say definitively if any of the Flextail adaptors would fit it. It comes with quite a lot of adaptors, but you'd want to be sure before you ordered one. Sorry, that's not much help!

@joinmeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@richardwaudby7338 Hi Richard. I've asked my Instagram followers about using the Tiny Pump 2X on a Nemo Tensor. One of them has a Tensor and has a Flextail pump on the way, so hopefully he can let me know the outcome 👍 James.