This was NOT SAFE ⚠️ - Very WILD camp

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This was NOT SAFE ⚠️ - Very WILD camp

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Experience an adrenaline-fueled adventure as I brave the STORMY RAINY elements during a wild camping expedition in the midst of a raging storm! Join me as I put my trust in the outstanding Vango Xenon tent and test my brand-new Lowa Ticam GTX boots. Mother Nature's fury won't deter me from my mission! Discover the importance of being cautious in severe weather conditions, and learn valuable tips on safely descending from treacherous mountain terrain. When to persevere and when to make the wise call - it's all about conquering the great outdoors with confidence! Don't miss this epic outdoor escapade!
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@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

🥾🥾If you would like to help me out, hit the Like button and share the video with a friend. Hopefully might see you on the trail some day. Until then, thanks for adventuring with me. Cheers, Martin ⛺🥾🏔

@RamblingOn 9 ай бұрын

I'm happy that I unintentionally inspired you 😄 It looked like a stunning area to spend the night and that is a cracking tent. It looks like it was coping well with the wind, which is good to see because it's not always safe to head back down in the dark. Like you said, it's not a failed camp, just an opportunity to learn from the experience 🍀

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Cheers man. Yeah hard call to head down the mountain but the fact I was so close to the car park made it a easier decision. It was the right call.. by the morning it was gale force. Still a great night though. Loved it. It would have been fine but the angle of the wind I wasn't expecting. Until the next adventure. Whoop whoop.

@alanrobertson5497 9 ай бұрын

Fair play for calling it, an adventure. ❤❤

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir. Appreciate it

@DemiGod.. 9 ай бұрын

Your tent looked like it was doing fine, looks like you not used to using tunnels in bad weather and got frightened. Tunnels fabric moves alot in the wind , but look at the poles to see how much the tent is really moving, which won't be much. The Hilleberg red label Katium was tested to destruction breaking a pole at over 100mph pitched into the wind, 80mph from the side, Your tent can probably handle as much. The wind was probably only 50-60 mph, 1/4 the strength of 100 mph winds. If in doubt , just double pole it , doubling it's strengh. Have a 3 season tunnel myself, the hilleberg anjan 2. The anjan is super strong, but prefer the Akto if windy though which can be double poled with just 1 more pole, less drafty and warmer.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. 100% understand what you're saying. Yep tunnel tents move a lot. I needed to trust my gut. The direction of the wind was the issue and it was going to get much worse. The tent was holding up though. It's a great tent.. If that was the worst it was going to get it would be fine. But I made the right call. It got so much worse through the night so I was happy. Helium 1 the next time. I must check out the Hilleberg katium. My tent fetish continues.

@LORiain 9 ай бұрын

Great video Martin, thanks for making them

@seanstacey3223 9 ай бұрын

Great video Martin, looking forward to your next one, keep up the good work! 👍 😊

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MiriamKennedy 9 ай бұрын

Great you got down safely Martin - always a tough call to balance the risks. It looked a beautiful area to walk and camp in for sure! Enjoy your new gear 😊

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Miriam. Yep always a hard call. If I was up the mountain I would have stayed put. It's always a controversial decision but trust your gut and do what's right for you is what I say. 😊 It's a lovely spot Miriam. We must adventure there some day.

@arcticradio 9 ай бұрын

As mentioned before if you go buy stronger poles from campingspares (it adds I think 150g) the Xenon will be much stronger. You have to cut the poles down if you go for thicker ones but it is a good upgrade for the windy Autumn season.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

I will have to try this. Big thanks. Let the research begin.

@arcticradio 9 ай бұрын

@@soletrail The Meteor Pro 200. Scafell 200, tents like that use Gothic arch poles although they are fairly standard 8.5mm ones. On the site you can see what the poles are made of and diameter so you can upgrade. I went from 7.5mm Yunan to 7.9mm Powerlite poles. The big difference was the pre bent separate gothic arch top piece, on the original poles it was just a shallow bend in the pole. Overall it made a big difference.

@rialobran 9 ай бұрын

People don't understand gluten intolerance, it's a very real pain. With the milk you can also try mixing it with a little cold water into a paste that has worked for me in the past. Great little video in a beauty place. Bailing is not a failure, it's part of being experienced enough to know when to do it.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

"Absolutely, gluten intolerance is no joke. Thanks for the tip on the milk - I'll give that a shot next time. And I couldn't agree more, bailing is just part of the experience. Safety first, always. Appreciate your understanding! 🌿😊"

@SaraBurbi 9 ай бұрын

aahhh, I also have to avoid gluten and make my own meals. I don't have a dehydrator, so I use rice noodle nests (the flat ones that don't disintegrate like the vermicelli ones) and then assemble the rest to make my wild camp ramen :D I usually bring powdered broth and herbs in a tiny bag or those salad dressing little tubs; the other ingredients go in a ziplock bag: dried mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, cooked chicken (a few slices of leftover roast chicken are perfect), asparagus... whatever ingredient works for you. Thank you for sharing your experience. It's good to show not every wild camp goes perfect... We can never be 100% sure what will happen on a wild camp. There's no failure. Only experience :) Stay safe

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the comment. Thank you. I will be using my 1st dehydrated meal I made this weekend so looking forward to it. I like your Ramen idea. Thanks for sharing. I may just do that. Thank you for the kind words. I needed to trust my gut and bail.. the weather at that time was only 10% of what it was going to be so better safe than sorry. It's all part of the adventure 😉

@gerrymcveigh 9 ай бұрын

Martin, that was a really cool river valley with waterfall after waterfall, could walk that forever👍 Definitely lots of potential camping spots and I am sure up at the loughs too in lighter winds. Tea and biccies🍵 Not nice to have to pack up in the middle of the night though being in control rather than being stuck in a tent with the uncertainty of it all holding together in the wind and rain. Good to be off and okay👍

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Hey Gerry, I was actually watching your Bluestacks camp when I saw your message pop up 😂 big thanks for the comment. The uncertainty is always the problem. A bivy may have been a better choice. It's a lovely spot. One I will be back too. 😁👍

@TheWalkingKev 6 ай бұрын

Looked a lovely place for a hike and lots of good pitches. Better to get down the mountain than risk wrecking a nice tent.

@soletrail 6 ай бұрын

Cheers man. Yeah I really wanna head back there. It's a beautiful area. By the way.. new sub from me. Looking forward to checking out your content.

@TheWalkingKev 6 ай бұрын

@@soletrail thanks, appreciated. Do you still have your Svalbard 1? I've owned both the PU and SI versions, still got the SI.

@thomasmusso1147 4 ай бұрын

👍👍👍 .. a good share .. thanks. Knowing when to bail .. one of the more important skills to have in one's Tool Box. 'Home Grown' dehydrated meals .. the way to go. I am somewhat 'gluten sensitive' .. probably not to the extent that you are. However, just the thought of the cost of those freeze-dried instant meals, gives me an indigestion that beats anything that gluten could bring on 😁. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

@soletrail 4 ай бұрын

Hey Thomas. Thanks so much for the comment. 100% agree with you. Bailing is something you gotta learn. That night the storm was coming in At 3.30 and it was so bad from 11am. Not worth it. Yeah I have a mild intolerance for gluten, I become a bloated camel 🤣 sticking to my own meals which are getting much better. The Ninja Air Fryer does a great job dehydrating. If I was to purchase meals. Check out "Real meals". Used them across Iceland. So nice. Thanks for the comment and the support. Appreciate it 🙂👍

@thomasmusso1147 4 ай бұрын

@@soletrail 👍

@alanhamilton890 9 ай бұрын

Very nice video Martin. I really enjoyed the home from home setup you had. A beautiful day turned into a stormy night... Now, pity you chickened out when the wind got up a little bit. Nah, only taking the Mick lad!!!😂 Safety first as always. It could have gotten really hairy out there on the mountain that night. Good call. Next time, bring some Sriracha Sause with ya, to spice up the meal a little bit. A full hip flask would also help 🤣🤣🤣

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

😂 I cried a little off screen 😂I just may have a hip flask 😉Good idea for the next camp.

@TheWanderingIrishman 9 ай бұрын

That looked like a cracking camp until it didn't. What an adventure indeed!

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Cheers man. Yep it's some spot. Really is. Tough call but the right one at the time. It's a hard decision. 😮

@TheWanderingIrishman 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely the right call, safety first and foremost. Hopefully next one will be a little less windy@@soletrail 🙏

@rossfehily5354 9 ай бұрын

Good stuff Martin, well enjoyed that video. I know this area, I hiked from the other side over castle hill onto Baurtregaum - Caherconree, that valley looked stunning. Good to see the vango F10 doing so well! god bless you bro!

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

"Thanks a bunch! Glad you enjoyed it. That hike's a cracker, and the Vango F10 didn't disappoint.

@walkwatchers 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic place to go walking Martin! Love that you walked up by the river and falls. That looks so beautiful. But wow what a crazy night. You lasted much longer than I would. Im a big cowardy custard and would have bailed if I'd seen the forecast change to that. Wow. Just wow. Class video again pal. Loved it

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch! The river and falls are stunning. Yeah, that night was a bit mental. I guess I'm just stubborn! 😅Appreciate the love on the video. Cheers! 🌧️🏞️

@pipandbenji 9 ай бұрын

Wow, its been a while since i was in the Slieve Mish, looks truly fabulous along that river and around thos little lakes in the corrie Martin. Keep safe, looks like tonight is to be a howler too!

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

"Absolutely, the Slieve Mish is a gem! The river and lakes in the corrie are stunning. Cheers for the good wishes - staying safe, and fingers crossed storm didn't cause too much chaos! 🏞️🌬️"

@alanrobertson5497 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the "Super Thanks" Alan. 🙌👍

@garysgotatent 9 ай бұрын

Cheers for your hard work mate.its good for those like me that are new to camping to see yourself calling it off and the reason behind it.great channel,always a good watch.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary, trust your gut and just realise that calling it is part of the adventure. Tent was doing well but the right call. 🙂 Good on you out camping. Nothing better. It's never a failure to make the hard calls.

@kopics2306 7 ай бұрын

Hey men I bought this tent last week. Can't wait to receive it! I want to use it for a bike packing trip to the Nordkap in Norway. Do you think it can handle this ? How fast / strong was the storm you had in this night ? greetings

@richardbergin 9 ай бұрын

i've been here before, when you're out in the middle of nothing, alone, a storm comes in and you're basically screwed and go into survival mode. I slept under a bush one night wrapped in my tent because the extreme wind was going to snap the poles and it was the only wind break anywhere in sight. 12h hike from anything. Not fun but you'll remember it forever lol

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Storm hits, and suddenly you're MacGyver-ing a tent-bush 😂. Classic survival mode. Definitely not fun at the time, but those wild tales stick with you forever. By the way. New sub from me. Looking forward to checking out your channel

@gerkenneally5053 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed you doing that adventure .You look so prepared for anything .Fair play .Stay safe

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will Ger. Was a great night.

@gerkenneally5053 9 ай бұрын

@@soletrail everyone has a different opinion on what a great night is 😀

@bward8304 8 ай бұрын

I'm just wondering which is the safer options, or perhaps the less dangerous one, in a situation like this. Stay with the tent, or make your way back down in those appaling conditions. Am I right in thinking the worst that can happen with the tent is that it gets blown down. It will still give you cover to keep hypothermia at bay until the wind dies down. Walking in darkness, albeit with a head torch, in a force 10 is, in my view, very dangerous. You can easily get blown over and hit your head off a rock, or worse, get blown over a precipice. I'd be interested in your views, Martin.

@DavidDoyleOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Great video mate. Sometimes it’s good to test the gear so that you know what it can handle for next time. I always put my waterproof over trousers on the wrong way too lol

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

😂😂 I'm not alone. I will practice my pants skills for the next camp. Hard call to bail but gotta go with the gut. It was the right call in the end. 😊

@DavidDoyleOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

@@soletrail definitely the right call, don’t want to push the limits too much. I’ve had my scarp 1 in 50mph winds, but any stronger then I’ll bail out

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

@@DavidDoyleOutdoors you just mentioned the tent I have wanted for a long time. Do you have the cross poles and all? I really want to try that tent.

@DavidDoyleOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

@@soletrail yes got the cross poles too, it’s a great tent, have had mine for 5-6 years and it’s still going strong. There’s a new version now called Scarp 1 Ultra that uses a new material

@sdemosi 9 ай бұрын

I see you got the Lowa Ticam Evos. A beast of a boot for winter use. I mostly wear the Explorer II and the Camino Evo but the Ticam is great too. Presume you're dealing with James in TKC distribution? Love the video BTW. Sometime a camp just goes wrong. The forecast changes very quickly and it's a risk to stay.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Yep, dealing with James. He is a gent. Lovely to deal with. Thanks for the comments. Always a hard call to make

@sdemosi 9 ай бұрын

@@soletrail Lowa deliver great customer service. I've had great experiences with them and Scarpa. Not so good with other manufacturers. Lowa fit better so I keep buying them.

@harduphiker 9 ай бұрын

2:22 "The weather is meant to come in bad tonight but I actually don't care" - oops. Foreshadowing much? ;-) Never say stuff like that, it will ALWAYS bite you in the arse! Good call to bail, that looks scary. Amazed you got the tent down OK in that wind. Yay new pot! Yes I got the Fire Maple !ltr pot, and it makes a massive difference to be able to make risotto which is 700ml without spilling over like the Lixada. Just done my first first stealth wild camp on Thursday with the Speedster alcohol stove and that - video coming soon - but the simmer ring is really important to slow it down, I have the 50ml stove and it seems to burn too fast without it - great for boiling water, only takes 4-5 mins, but cooking needs to be slower. And yes dehydrating food is fun, I found it hard even with a proper dehydrator, but it does great jerky and mushrooms! I wish I'd gotten the air fryer, that was my first idea. Proper dehydrators take too much space, even if you can work in bulk. And Nido powder is the best I've found, the cheaper powdered milks don't dissolve that well (Marvel being the worst, Asda's own seems OK, using that atm for my porridge at home cos I refuse to heat milk in pans cos it's messy), Nido does dissolve even in cold water.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

"Haha, the classic foreshadowing jinx! Lesson learned. The wind was a wild one, but thankfully the tent cooperated. Exciting to hear about your new pot and stealth wild camp with the Speedster alcohol stove! Looking forward to the video. And you're right, the simmer ring is key for more controlled cooking. Dehydrating can be a challenge, but jerky and mushrooms sound tasty. Nido powder is a game-changer, isn't it? Dissolves like a dream. Thanks for sharing your experiences! 🏕️🍲"

@jacksyoungest5194 9 ай бұрын

I cant understand why you have not got more subscribers. I find your videos are of excellent quality and have the "watchable" factor. Keep it up fella.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Jack you very much kind words. That is so nice to hear. Really appreciate it and pushes me to keep creating. It's a grind so it is but an enjoyable one. Thanks again for the kind words. 😊

@dunlox 9 ай бұрын

Super video!

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@solobushcraft1 9 ай бұрын

You live and you learn😊 It must’ve been some adventure walking down the mountain in the dark

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

It sure was.. I love night hiking anyways so I was at home in the dark. Plus don't underestimate the power of a very good head torch. It's worth it's wait in gold. 😊

@philandminiphil 5 ай бұрын

@15:24 have you tried lakeland semi skimmed milk sachets? I like a strong cuppa; 1 milk sachet, 1 sugar sachet, 1 yorkshire tea bag...perfect😁

@soletrail 5 ай бұрын

I will try them. Thanks for the tip 😉

@whatsnottohike 9 ай бұрын

Always a difficult one to call as you have to weight up whats more dangerous, staying or walking back down the mountain in the dark but you did the right thing. Safety always comes first and even if you have to buckle down somewhere on the way back for a while, behind a big rock or somewhere away from the wind, then its worth it. Have you tried the real turmat meals? I know theyre a bit pricier but super tasty. I wasnt aware the ninja air fryer dehydrated meals. My mate has one, will have to be making him a visit 🤣 Cheers. Martin.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

"Spot on, safety comes first! Real Turmat meals are a treat, and the Ninja Air Fryer is a game-changer. I guess your mate's in for a treat with all the random visits with cooked food! It really works well. 😂Cheers, Martin! 🏔️🍲

@maxvcollenburg 9 ай бұрын

Great video! 🙌 12:50 did you test if it actually boils the water faster than the ultralight version? I did some quick tests myself, and found the bigger one only boils slightly faster while burning much more fuel. So for myself, I decided to go with the ultralight version of the xboil because I have to carry less fuel on multi-day trips 😋

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Good call 🤙. I actually must test that. Not sure it will make much of a difference but you have me intrigued now 😄

@jeffQ105 9 ай бұрын

Love the video's could you recommend trails I'm in limerick

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Ballyhoura has so many, head to Moylussa, the Area Loop, Clare Glens, I loved Knockfierna. Very cool and historical walk. Also look at Glin, the knights walk. Very good.

@jeffQ105 9 ай бұрын

Thanks I'll give them a go

@mirela2360 9 ай бұрын

Well done to you for call it off👏 . Knowing to measure and to assume that strength of the wind in ' safe spots' it cames with training and knowledge. Fair play to you deciding coming lower and closer to the car park. PS please share if you find something better than that firepot meal😂😂😂 had it for my expeditions this autumn and I felt so punished 😂😂😂😢😢😢 and sick of them

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Yep always a hard decision but I had to trust my gut. Real Meals are amazing. Had them in Iceland. They are so so tasty.

@LORiain 9 ай бұрын

The Real Turmat meals are lovely

@markdunphy7652 9 ай бұрын

F in great Footage Excuse my language...absolutely enjoyed it...great lrish weather and beautiful scenery...i quit hiking in the Wet and windy winter months But i will go Climbing in kerry when its Snowing But Wet and windy bad weather i definitely lose my Motivation For hiking...

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Cheers pal.. man I can't wait for snow. 1st sign of it I'm gone to the hills. Gotta get a snow camp this year.

@JanetHolland-cq5zl 9 ай бұрын

YOU ARE A BIG BOY NOW, YOU SHOULD KNOW WHICH WAY ROUND YOUR PANTS GO ON,.Glad you made it down safe and sound.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

😂

@BigKev33 9 ай бұрын

The pillow is actually a Thermarest not TREKOLOGY I have one myself so comfy

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

Just realised I said trekology. Your right. It is thermorest. 🤭

@BigKev33 9 ай бұрын

I noticed because I have both lol both great pillows tbf

@rufusduck71 9 ай бұрын

I dont understand this .surely your safer in your tent on the mountain even if a pole snaps and it collapses then you are walking off in the dark where you could get lost ,fall , or suffer from hypothermia .

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

100% understand you. Leaving in the dark and in that weather is a risk. I was not far from the car and had all the navigation equipment to be safe and find my way. The area where I was, was near the main trail so felt safe. If I was up the mountain I would have stayed put but went with my instincts. Thanks for the comment.

@harduphiker 9 ай бұрын

It's not always safer to stay, if the tent completely fails and rips, you're then totally exposed, and all your gear is drenched and possibly spread by the wind. Having all your warm gear wet, like down jackets and bags will fail losing your warmth, very dangerous - and you're suddenly putting all your stuff on and packing as fast as possible while all that is happening and trying to rescue the ripped tent without ways of securing it now, AND you also still have a walk down the mountain. If you know the way it's better to bail before that.

@harduphiker 9 ай бұрын

It's certainly a judgement call, and I suspect no-one makes that lightly, knowing the risks of stumbling around in the dark (have to say, I've done enough night hiking to know it's not as risky as people say, and I used to do it along cliffs! Not an advised thing in a storm though). But staying and not listening to your gut - which is usually correct in hindsight - tends to be the stuff of emergency mountain rescues. It's better to leave the mountain or area if it's getting worse, because that might be the only window you have.

@soletrail 9 ай бұрын

@@harduphiker 100% agree. Honestly I love night hiking and the head torch I had was absolutely incredible. Best one I own. 70hrs battery life and it's incredibly bright. It's a hard call to pack up but yes.. normally I trust my gut. If I didn't I'd be uneasy. Thank you for your insight Appreciate them. Really enjoying your channel by the way.