In your Messner video you mentioned how people love watching videos with miserable trips where backpackers suffered. Watching this video made me agree with you. I was entertained even more than usual by this one.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
😂 I told you!
@Danny_Gre5 күн бұрын
I’m enjoying watching these for the third time as I kill time before my coach to get up to Glasgow to start the WHW! Really enjoy your videos and commentary!
@StephenJReid5 күн бұрын
Three times! Wow, that’s quite the compliment 🙂
@Danny_Gre5 күн бұрын
@StephenJReid you have a great fun nature about you and honesty, showing good and bad, plus enjoy the fun nature including the midge song, so may have to have my own sing along to it on my way as I get into Glasgow at 7am tomorrow and will head straight to the start!
@paulkennedy50212 ай бұрын
I did not miss the irony of a video sponsored by Suunto where you get lost at 3:40. As a person from NI you should not be surprised when you arrive at a café to discover it closed 30 minutes earlier. Good video. Enjoyed that
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I managed to get lost twice on one of the best waymarked trails in the UK, while wearing a GPS watch with the map 🤣 Never underestimate my ability to daydream. In fairness to the watch it was trying to warn me but I had put it in silent mod
@LoremIpsum19702 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid 🤣
@PotooBurdАй бұрын
Boosting for the algorithm 🙌 Love your work, keep it up! 🌻🐝
@StephenJReidАй бұрын
You're a legend, thanks so much ☺️
@kentv9995 күн бұрын
Love it! Great, great content. Very enjoyable!
@lincolnshirehiker2 ай бұрын
Well done for staying so positive, very entertaining video as always. Not sure how you managed to get lost on the WHW though! Keep up the good work!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I’m very skilled at getting lost 😂 to be fair I’d had 2hours sleep and wasn’t quite present
@kathfern2 ай бұрын
Im sorry but it did make me giggle! So looking forward to this series!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
😁 Thanks Kath
@trailtreker7002Ай бұрын
A light weight umbrella is a must in summer and in " rainy " conditions ......
@StephenJReidАй бұрын
Any recommendations?
@greyhikes52362 ай бұрын
Love it Stephen, me and Sandi did the WHW a couple of years back and managed to miss every shop and café on the whole route! We eventually got to Kinlochleven and managed to get into the pub for a meal! Looking forward to your walk down Loch Lomond took us 14hrs 😬
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Loch Lomond is a long stretch
@greyhikes52362 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid it should be banned 🤣
@Fellmandave12 ай бұрын
Thank you for your suffering, I have been flat out with covid recovery for two days, so our shared misery relieved mine tremendously! Thank you!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped 🙂Covid is miserbale
@helenreeves69782 ай бұрын
I did the WHW years ago loved it, although very spoilt by using inns etc …. I never got lost though🤣🤣🤣 My son and daughter in law did the final sections last year, got totally soaked ….. but didn’t get lost either 🤣🤣🤣. Loved the video one of the best WHW ones I’ve seen, cannot wait until the next episode
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
It’s a very well catered trail, I only ever had to carry one meal at a time.
@faequeenapril69212 ай бұрын
ah yes the grassland haggis!!! also watch out for the highland haggis, they have 2 legs shorter than the other so they can stay level as they run around the hills clockwise.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
That would explain that weird noise during the night. 😂
@Flash_of_the_peat_hill2 ай бұрын
Another cracking video dude! I’ve spent a lot of time in the Loch Lomond area and the rain there is wetter than any other rain I have ever experienced. It is beautiful though. Even your worst days have lightness in them and that is one of the reasons we love your content. Keep up the excellent work.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Definitely damper than usual rain 🙈 glad you enjoyed it
@daveandemmaoutdoors31712 ай бұрын
If anyone could keep going through that weather and nothing open it would be you 👌 looking forward to the rest of the series 💪
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave! Thankfully this was the worst day but there was more rain
@chrishanssen19802 ай бұрын
It is amazing how often when you decide to drastically change plans on a wild camp, it turns out to be completely the right decision. If you had got your sleeping bag wet that’s a serious problem. Great call and means you survive to fight for another day.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Yeah wet sleeping bag would have been a disaster.
@stephenjjsmyth2 ай бұрын
Your waterproof jacket looks like the Decathlon trail running jacket. I have one and love it. Also love the videos, great balance of humour, information and entertaining to the end.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Yup same one. It’s very lightweight but didn’t stay waterproof for long in those conditions. Was soaked to the skin by the end of the day
@stephenjjsmyth2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid that was some amount of rain to be fair. I run maybe 30 mins max wearing it. I do not think a bin bag would have kept you dry in that rain.
@BeckyM872 ай бұрын
Thank you for the ear worm that is the midgey song 😂. That's going to be in my head all day 😂.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
😂 you’re welcome
@LOREandEXPLORE2 ай бұрын
Funny, entertaining and informative. Great vid. Looking forward to episode 2
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Working on episode 2 right now
@markbailey152 ай бұрын
That was a hard slog Stephen. Fair play to ya for keeping the spirits up 😁
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark 😁
@misterpontypineАй бұрын
I’ve enjoyed your first film in the series and I’m so glad you share so honestly. I think just as we take the tough breaks and crack on - like torrential rain - we should also take the helpful breaks - like the glamping pod - when they present themselves. Unless you’re doing an SAS style survival trip then for me it’s about being reasonable and smart to make the journey more enjoyable. You’re still hiking 100+ miles, you’re still carrying all your gear, you’ll still be using your tent. We don’t live outdoors, and I’m sure that people who lived in the glens had hints, tips and tricks to make life more bearable and still avoided any unnecessary discomfort or misery! Nice one 🙏
@StephenJReidАй бұрын
Thanks! Yeah absolutely, what's the point in taking time away to be miserable for a week.
@angelaknisely-marpole7679Ай бұрын
That will be the Suunto watch off my wish list! I always use a waterproof sac liner to prevent the problems you had.
@StephenJReidАй бұрын
Why off your wish list?
@Chilternwildcamper2 ай бұрын
Can't wait for next episode, its so funny and more real to show the bits that go wrong. Great vid, you've got a talent for humour.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Loads more to come and a mix of topics 🙂
@BonkersAboutAlice2 ай бұрын
Always amazed how few use a brolly...) Hiking in the rain is so much better.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Think next time I might just bring one!
@LouiseB-e3p2 ай бұрын
Is it strange that this video makes me want to do the WHW even more now 😂. Brilliant first day. I'm glad you filmed it. I think you made the right choice about the pod too. When's the next one out?
@teestravels2 ай бұрын
Do it! Such a great trail to do
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Excellent! The reverse psychology worked 😂
@IvanDP19672 ай бұрын
Great video Stephen... fingers crossed for some better weather for the rest of your trip
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
This was the worst day thankfully. Although there was more rain
@LoremIpsum19702 ай бұрын
Probably going to be one of the best WHW video series so far, from first impressions! None of that heat and sunshine, but disapointed with the lack of midges 👍
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙂 trying to have different topics for each video. Second one is up. Midges weren’t as bad as I expected. Worse at home currently
@LoremIpsum19702 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid Yes, I've done both a you've read by now. Midges? GuessI'm lucky being on the North Downs, Eng. but we still have ticks...😉
@MrWrob322 ай бұрын
Great first video, looking forward to watching the rest of Stephen's adventures in Scotland
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Lots more to come 🙂
@stevenquina2 ай бұрын
Loved your song ;-) I'll keep it in my mind for when I'm on the track
@maureenillingworth25632 ай бұрын
Really entertaining video. Can’t wait to see the rest of the WHW.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Next one is out 🙂
@hedgerowsandzeros2 ай бұрын
I've started trusting Ziploc bags more than dry bags these days😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I had a few of those too!
@BimbleWithBruce2 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Looks loads of fun and such an adventure!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Bruce, lots more to come.
@BimbleWithBruce2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid Looking forward to it as always 😄
@willperry97222 ай бұрын
Love the midgey song 😂😂😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
It’ll be charting soon 😂
@rowanmulvey86322 ай бұрын
Thank you for the laughs!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@fraac2 ай бұрын
the kelvin way from glasgow to milngavie is a bit more interesting
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Don’t know that existed! Sounds much nicer
@alangauld6079Ай бұрын
I wish they would add that to the WHW to be honest it's a great start to the hike and takes it all the way into Glasgow centre.
@richardjennings27082 ай бұрын
Fantastic entertainment, thank you so much.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard! 🙂
@user-el7ed9vx3f2 ай бұрын
Come rain or shine you always keep the humour 😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I get quite grumpy on day 4 😂
@iwasapirateonce16392 ай бұрын
Great video Stephen, hell of a start to a hike 2 hours sleep is eyyy. Made that mistake earlier this year for the Skye trail with a 3h ferry and a 7h drive, needless to say I am never making that mistake again... Hope you got a bit better weather later on, this May has been turbulent compared to last year, and constantly worrying about keeping electronics alive from the water is not much fun over a long hike.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
May last year I had a glorious 3 days on Islay & Jura, it’s usually a consistently good month. Yeah next time after a lot of travel I’m going to prioritise a decent sleep before starting!
@grant666uk2 ай бұрын
Walked it in Sept 2022, only had 30 mins rain over 8 days. Zero blisters. Legs did hurt and got very jangly. Put it down to not taking electrolytes. I'm walking this Sept again but a day quicker. Hope I learn by my mistakes. Lol looking forward to your journey.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I think I had rain at least once every single day. There’s a horrendous blister coming up on day 4/5
@TheRealSteveEllis2 ай бұрын
From the state of the weather and the midges I’m glad I did my hike up the WHW in April!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I’ve mixed feelings about the time of year. Apart from the weather and midges, everything looks a lot nicer in late may as the trees have all their leaves and flowers and birds are out. I’d considered April but it was still below 5C a lot of nights so I’d have ended up carrying a lot more kit.
@alanslade23192 ай бұрын
Wow I'm so glad my friend show me your channel, and was they right yeah I'll give it a go , sorry but there's something about someone else's misery that I find funny.SORRY because I really want you to have a great time. because then we will with you, and.we always go for the undogs. Because were British ,well UK.so thanks for the funny beginning and like you say the only way is up from here.. so let's do this together, thank you so much because I'm hooked.see you soon Alan from my sofa LUTON 💯⛺🍻👍👍
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Haha thanks Alan! There’s a lot more misery to come, especially on day 4 🙈
@fittappintrails87312 ай бұрын
Jeezo what a night mare. Beavers had reasonable weather, Messner had brilliant weather, and you drew the short straw. Timing I guess. Still you survived a walk through Glasgow which is worth an award on its own. Entertaining as always Stephen. ATB.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
On the bright side maybe I’ll get the more unique video cause I’m miserable for half of it 😂
@TheRamblingHiker7 күн бұрын
I started the Cotswold Way with some similar stupid mistakes. "I'll pick up breakfast when I get to the trailhead". Well, torrential rain the night before caused a landslide which blocked the bus getting to Chipping Campden which meant a 5 mile hike across "footpaths" to rejoin a mile down from the official start. I had no food other than water. It was cow-fields all the way, and knee deep mud. I ended up doing 24 miles that day, and it rained and even turned into blizzards later on.
@fog3602 ай бұрын
Dude I have camped in the worst storm the U.K. has to offer, I’ve walked the coast path right around Cornwall and what I know now , I would have taken the pod lol 😂 especially knowing I can dry my kit it’s a game plan, great video buddy.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
😂 Dry kit vs wet kit is two entirely different days
@NaturesSolitude2 ай бұрын
Great video Stephen, very entertaining 😊
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian
@NaturesSolitude2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid you’re most welcome ☺️
@alanrobertson54972 ай бұрын
When the going gets tough the tough get going. Fair play Stephen. Love watching ❤❤
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Alan 😁
@RichardMathews-gv7lb2 ай бұрын
Rain and midges. Ah a lovely slice of schadenfraude with my breakfast. Hope the weather improves!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
It improves a bit 😂
@petewilcock2 ай бұрын
If it makes you feel better we went two miles in completely the wrong direction on one day of WHW. Made a 16 mile day a 20 miler and we were veeeeery unhappy about it!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Did something similar towards the end of this one 😂🙈
@petewilcock2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid So many paths look logical and tempting, and they're not the way!
@Nowt2seehere2 ай бұрын
Yep same as 😂 day 1 i went right at the road and down the hill following the road instead of left along the road for 100 metres and through the gate 😂 😅
@carolyno6874Ай бұрын
I did the same thing. Walked an extra 6 hours unnecessarily. Arrived in Tyndrum at 8:45!
@Mat-eq8mk2 ай бұрын
100% the right call. Wet kit is miserable and can be really dangerous. Enjoyed this vid and subbed - thanks!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mat! Next one is just out 🙂
@TheAngieStoned2 ай бұрын
Morning, Stephen! Cheers for keeping me coffee company before going to the allotment
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Morning Angie! 😁
@grahamscothern43192 ай бұрын
Bloody hell mate that’s rough 🤦♂️ I hope it gets better for you. Atb Graham
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thankfully this was the worst day, but there was more rain…
@JamesCairney2 ай бұрын
Coming to Scotland and complaining about getting wet is like going to the Costa Del Sol and complaining about sunburn. Welcome to Scotland, mind the locals.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
The locals were all complaining about the weather too😂 and apologising for it. Exactly the same as when someone comes over to Ireland
@Neohurricane2 ай бұрын
Sitting here in the warm and dry and living my hiking life vicariously through you on KZfaq I feel fully justified in being a keyboard warrior and calling you a weaner for not camping in the pouring rain whilst already soaked!😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
😂
@AjaySingh-2282 ай бұрын
Oh no! Sounds like you had a rough first day...But the place is amazing sir
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Yeah amazing but damp and cold first day 😩
@AjaySingh-2282 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid oh noo . A hot cup of coffee/tea always helps me on these days. What's your go-to way to warm up? and a rain coat
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Eating something usually helps warm me up. Or just move faster 😂
@AjaySingh-2282 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid ha ha a foodiee in fitness
@justandy10352 ай бұрын
Well done for staying positive . How you managed to get lost on your first day is certainly puzzelling . Good stuff cheers
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
2 hours sleep didn’t help, think I was sleep walking parts 😂
@WanderFreeWithBarb2 ай бұрын
On a walk that is overly documented this was really entertaining. Gutted you missed that first food stop, its a fab place. No idea how you missed the honestly box though lol. It is directly after the bridge, maybe lets just blame the rain for hiding it.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks Barb! Yeah tons of videos about the WHW so I’ve tried to try and make my series bit different from what else is out there. I’m guessing the 2hours sleep the night before may have given me tunnel vision
@paulj66372 ай бұрын
The food situation alone would have made me have a child like tantrum. You did good 👍
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Was not happy about that at all! 😫
@maggiecreighton79092 ай бұрын
Good job you didn't get eaten by the haggis 😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Narrow escape!
@pixelpeter38832 ай бұрын
Even in downpours you manage to keep your mind on getting (b-role) video. Kudos! Bet all that rain was interfering with the GPS, hence you missed things here and there ;-)
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Haha the GPS was fine, I just wasn’t checking it properly 🙈
@spacekat82492 ай бұрын
Absolutely hilarious from my comfy couch! By the way, today's in here we have 26°C, I live in southwest of France ;))
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Happy for you 😂
@teestravels2 ай бұрын
Ahh I've only watched the first 1min and you've had a right mare it's such a great trail I hope episode 2 you've found your barring
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
More drama to come but this was the worst weather day
@teestravels2 ай бұрын
@StephenJReid my first day was the worst for the rain other than that was beautiful sunshine look forward to the next one
@Buszkraftowski2 ай бұрын
Yeah, Scotland. You can be lucky with the weather, or not.... :D With my WHW-Adventure in 2023 I was unbelievable lucky with a lot of sunshine and nearly no reain. This year on the Rob Roy Way it was totally reverse... :D
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Similar to Ireland, no guarantees. Last 2 years I was in Scotland that week it was glorious
@easternmenace2 ай бұрын
As a contrast to this I did the WHW during a heatwave ad got absolutely roasted, no water to be found anywhere either. Felt like hiking in the Mojave desert rather than Scotland. I was totally unprepared for those conditions too.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Honestly I’d rather have rain than a proper heatwave. Hot weather is fun for a couple of hours. But days in it with sweating and salt build up on skin and chaffing etc is horrible. I’d have walked at night and slept during the day 😂
@mr.miniaturesmodels84652 ай бұрын
Coming from the rainforest of Florida … ok ok.. tropical rainforest- in my paradigm, I’m envious of the scenery you get to hike. Granted, it may be your superb video editing and post production skills, but what I would trade to experience what you’re showing. I was wondering if it was cold where you are and if so would understand the misery. But you did state it was not; therefore it is a complete dichotomy to witness such a frown on your countenance in the backdrop of such wonder.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Just wait till you see the landscape later on! This first section was boring my comparison
@damedavidfrith552 ай бұрын
❤ it looking 4D 2 the rest hope it got better 4u😊
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thankfully this was the worst weather day, but plenty more rain to come 🙈
@davidpoots83622 ай бұрын
The display on the watch looks great. My old Fenix 5 has mapping but its too small to see.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Yeah the screen on this is huge, makes my garmin watch look tiny
@goldenappel2 ай бұрын
The video KZfaq recommended after this was "Surviving ticks and midges in Scotland" lol. Those are the things that put me off far more than bad weather. I seem to be one of those people that attracts them more than most
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I do have a couple of run ins with midges and ticks in later videos in this series. I hate ticks more than midges.
@ll_Taylor_ll2 ай бұрын
I still need to do this. I've cycled parts of it but need to do the walk maybe in the next month or 2. I'd better cut my toe nails first to avoid the haggis.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I met a very unhappy cyclist on the Loch Lomond section. He was pushing his bike for about 5miles
@CrovieStudio2 ай бұрын
ill beat your clamping pod lol when I did it 2yrs back for the 7th time... the weather midway was torrential.. tent, sleeping bag, everything got wet.. got to kings house and booked took a room a large room to have space to hang everything up and dry it off while it thundered and chucked it down outside. it was worth it for the dinner and the breakfast haha.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Haha excellent, that sounds much nicer than my unheated glamping pod!
@Buszkraftowski2 ай бұрын
Okay, the Haggis-Sign must be knew, cannot remember it last Autum in 2023. By the way. would have been the perfect weather for a stop at the GlenGoyne Distillery for a tour and a dram....but you are not into Whisky, aren't you? Had the same after the Distillery, the Beech-Tree was closed and had to walk to the next shop for some food.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Sign looked quite new, but I’ve seen it pop up in a few places on social media
@nickchurchman68152 ай бұрын
Oh man - what a day😱😱 Still - it makes a better story and is more entertaining for us 😬🤔
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Yeah the knowledge that my misery would be entertaining definitely helped 😂
@wullieg72692 ай бұрын
the railway to KILLIN built before Custer was famous
@lostintransit58222 ай бұрын
I am entertained 😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Then my misery was worth it
@danfascia2 ай бұрын
Pack liner… surely a basic requirement for Scotland
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
All my essential & dry stuff was in dry bags, but my waterproofs completely wetted out so I was soaked to the skin and had to put on wet clothes the next day.
@danfascia2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid yeah, but honestly a pack liner is always a great shout for Scotland in addition to the dry bags. Saves handling lots of wet little bags, weighs next to nothing.
@nilesdelta86362 ай бұрын
Bud you walked right past the honesty box on the bridge ! I don’t think I had to look at a map once how did you manage to get off the route so often?
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I think I was incredibly tired and distracted that first day 😂 walked all day on 2 hours sleep. Also turning off notifications on the watch was a bad idea. Didn’t get lost again
@Chilternwildcamper2 ай бұрын
Because its funnier 😂
@BrokenBackMountains2 ай бұрын
Done it once and attempted twice. First attenpt was when it opened. I was 14. Did Milngavie to past Balmaha and a storm hit. Second failed attempt didnt even start. Covid Lockdowns hit and scuppered it. Never had good weather on it.😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I had rain at least once every day. If I'd gone on my original dates it would have been very nearly all week 🙈
@BrokenBackMountains2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid Aye, those pods are handy if you can get them.
@TheRealSteveEllis2 ай бұрын
Would also avoid using crap like suunto watches anywhere except on a well marked trail. My friend has one, had some hilarious deviations from the true and trusty garmin epic plotted routes both in south wales and Dartmoor so far. They are fine for what they are but as the saying goes, buy once cry once😢
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Had no issues with the watch so far apart from me switching off the notifications so I didn’t notice when I went off trail. Lasts a lot longer than my Garmin between charges. But I’ll see how it performs long term
@AllyRdr12 ай бұрын
despite the inconvenience of having to clean a pot, I prefer the packets of Soba noodles to the pot type. Cheaper, more in them, and pack easier (states internet man after briefly glimpsing minor background detail during video)
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
I usually just grab one of the ziplock camping meals for the convenience. Plus you can use it as a pee bag after 😂
@travispagent9372 ай бұрын
7:57 well thats an insta sub from me 😭😆❤
@jsimes12 ай бұрын
Speaking of Messner I just watched his West Highland Way videos and he had weather like on the Amalfi Coast ... how did you get all the rubbish weather? 😁
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Would you believe I had originally planned to go that same week!
@jj25362 ай бұрын
Dont know if you follow him but Paul Messner did it last week. sun shone every single day. think you may have scudded it. good luck though!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Would you believe I had originally planned to do it the same week as Paul 🙈
@davidmccarter94792 ай бұрын
Your singing is probably enough to keep the haggis at bay.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
That would explain why. I didn’t see any!
@steventurnbull72732 ай бұрын
Aw man, I thought the midgies were bad in the Mournes…they look even worse in Scotland!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
My worst midge experience by far was in the Mournes. Thankfully, I was only really bothered by them one morning in Scotland this time.
@BrokenBackMountains2 ай бұрын
How was the Decathlon rain jacket? I just bought one as a lightweight solution. I'm a bit worried it might be a bit sweaty.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
It completely wet through that day. But it was fine for lighter rain. I bought it because it’s only 210grams and packs small. All lightweight waterproof jackets get sweaty in warm weather
@BrokenBackMountains2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid Yeah, I bought it for the weight and would only really be using it in late spring, summer and early Autumn. I think nearly any jacket would wet out in that rain. Wish it had pit zips but that would add weight. Defo a big weight difference for the jacket and trousers compared to my goretex stuff.
@HighwayPoetry11 күн бұрын
No shame what so ever in being a wee girly and wimping out in a glamping pod. Don't listen to the nasty trolls. Great vid so far, gonna watch the rest of them.
@scottmcdiarmid81962 ай бұрын
it's almost impossible to get lost on the WHW!!!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Almost…
@wullieg72692 ай бұрын
Rowadenan to Inversnaid= hell
@SVFresh2Salty2 ай бұрын
It’s my life’s mission to find a truly waterproof camera bag. That can store drones and video gear
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
There are some roll top waterproof bags that are 100% waterproof in any conditions, Red Paddle make one. Just put a camera insert in it,.
@SVFresh2Salty2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid yeah I have one and they are ok just not up to the riggers of boat and salt life
@grant666uk2 ай бұрын
Thinking about it, this was one of the worst weeks for weather in Scotland in ages. Three people died in the highlands that week. Never underestimate Scottish weather.
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Was a rough week. I was in Glencoe the same day that father and son went missing, tragedy.
@grant666uk2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid Yea I was solo camping at the at the Lost Valley the Monday before. Shocking and so very very sad.
@vaughanleak95422 ай бұрын
Oh I did laugh at your first day on the west highland way not nice but funny 😂
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😂 it gets better
@RootsLion2 ай бұрын
sir u are obv quite quite mad.. i shall be waching more :)
@erikclaasen6392 ай бұрын
Great video, however your spelling of Milngavie (and yes I know how to pronounce it correctly) at 3 minutes into the video was rather grating. Having said that - great laughs!
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Glad it didn’t put you off too much. I actually doubled checked the spelling and somehow my brain didn’t see the problem 🙈
@muffinman28892 ай бұрын
What did the haggis 😮say to the other haggis 😮want tae shag is 😂your welcome 😎
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
🙈
@muffinman28892 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid tough crowd 😂😎
@tomfenn71492 ай бұрын
Remember Stephen, you suffer so we don't have to...
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
😂 you’re welcome
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Just wait until you see my blister surgery on day 4!
@tomfenn71492 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid ARGHHH!!
@JonleePeakman2 ай бұрын
Excellent video, as us Scottish say, you're a fanny. Regardless if your £20 richer 😝
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Ballymena folk are near as tight fisted as the Scottish 😂
@Theorangeman.2 ай бұрын
Why is every you tuber doing west highland way ?
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Happy coincidence? I only know 3 other KZfaqrs who’ve done it this year. It’s kind of the obvious first multiday trail to do in UK.
@Theorangeman.2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReidnever heard of it until this year
@StephenJReid2 ай бұрын
Had you heard of any other multi day trails in the UK or Ireland? It’s something I only started researching over a year ago.
@Theorangeman.2 ай бұрын
@@StephenJReid i havnt tbh
@verykeen2please2 ай бұрын
Pea in a .......
@user-gj3gj8nj4l2 ай бұрын
There’s only one thing worse than a whingeing poppy that’s a stupid one