These vertical walls look like they would catch the wind very badly..what s your experience in a bad weather with it?
@AScotsmanOutdoors22 күн бұрын
Hi VVS, they're actually not that bad in the experiences I have had. I do tend to find the direction the wind is coming from and aim the foot corner (where the white stripe touches the corner) into the wind. Between that and the side guys on top of the walking poles, it does hold up well. I have experienced a little guy line slip when you have the combo of wind and rain but that has been less than I can care to consider. Overall, I would say that this is better suited to low level / sheltered spots rather than winter summits where a geodesic frame would suit better. I hope this helps a little.
@RobbieWilson-lz5xdАй бұрын
Great video. I look after this castle. You described it perfectly. 👌🏻
@AScotsmanOutdoorsАй бұрын
Hey Robbie, that's amazing to hear for me and I'm just glad I've got my research right. It's an awesome ruin and a phenomenal example of a castle from this period. What a job you have, to look after castles! I'm sure there's worse things in the world to do. Is there any others that you look after in that area that you would recommend I visit next? I'm always looking for places to explore so I'm open to your recommendations. Thanks for watching and I'm glad I've described it well.
@chrisholt24742 ай бұрын
Hi, that was a fantastic series of films on your WHW journey, I have just walked the WHW solo and found it a fantastic experience. Had great weather until I reached Tyndrum then rain, hailstones, sleet and snow in Glencoe on about the 5th of June 2024. That said, I still loved it and met some amazing people along the way, the cairn stone you walked too on Rannoch moor, a walker told me it marks the end of Rannoch moor and the start of Glencoe?? I don’t know 100% if that’s correct but it sounds plausible. I am definitely going to walk the WHW again before I get too old, I’m now 60, with some health issues. Your series was fantastic and brought back some great memories for me, thank you. I hope your walking friend’s blisters and sore bits have healed and you are both enjoying good health. All the best, regards Chris. 🍻👍👍👍
@AScotsmanOutdoors2 ай бұрын
Firstly, congratulations on completing the route!! It's a fantastic achievement and even more so when solo. I found it one of the best (if not the best) walking experience I have had to date and often think about this trip. I'm glad to hear that you liked the series as I loved making it, both the walking and the editing. I've not been out much this year with other life events going on but they're slowing down and I'm finding more time becoming free to get back out and get some more hills in the bag. I have a list of routes that I want to complete but I think they'll not be met this year with all I have going on. That could absolutely be true for the cairn as there wasn't a plaque on it so who knows, it very well may be a boundary marker. I'm absolutely going to walk it again (possibly tackle a winter attempt) but I don't know that I'll be as lucky with the weather as I had it. My cousin has recovered from his injuries now and I do think we'll have another bash at the WHW to get it complete together. All the best on your future walks and thanks for the comment too, it's gave me a wee boost to get back out and get some hills in the bag again.
@chrisholt24742 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for your reply, walking solo is definitely a much different experience than being accompanied by even one person. I found solo walking very relaxing, I suppose you only have yourself to consider and all the decisions are for you made by you. I will also walk the WHW again, I may do bridge of Orchy to Fort William again later this year as that was my favourite section. I think it’s a great idea to get out and do some more walks, although I understand how a busy life can get in the way but sometimes we need a break from the life smothering effects of stress and anxiety. Treat yourself, do some walking, you deserve it and make sure you look after yourself. Take care, best regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍
@prusak264 ай бұрын
How do bothies work? Who supplies to wood/tools etc?
@AScotsmanOutdoors3 ай бұрын
Hi Prusak, they are basically old buildings that have mostly been taken on by the MBA (Mountain Bothy Association), whose volunteers maintain and upgrade the buildings as and when they can. There are some privately owned bothies around but depending on the land owner they can be varying in their state of repair. Some of the bothys have plenty of wood (like Luib Chonnal in this video) and tools as the estate manage it well. Others are very remote and it's up to you to carry in wood etc if you want to have the fire lit. It works on a principal that if you use something (like wood or canned food that has been left) then you re-stock / replenish before you leave. This is so that someone who may need the space if they are caught in poor weather have the chance to shelter before continuing. You should definitely give it a try but remember that there may be someone else to share with and mice can get to your food and equipment if not hung off of the floor. And you must take some whisky with you!
@RoamingWylde4 ай бұрын
That right signposted turn, you thought didn't go anywhere, was the way to go =), it takes you up through the woods then over kames hill, and down into Port Bannatyne. Its one of the best parts of the way, the other one being the start as you said. I just thought i'd pop this comment here for others that may wish to do the walk.
@AScotsmanOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Hey RoamingWylde, thanks for watching and it's nice to see people are still getting something from this video. I ended up speaking to OS and everything about this and you're absolutely right, the signpost was correct and the map simply hadn't been updated (apparently this is only done every new evaluation / run of a certain map, which is understandable as the land changes all the time). I'm not sure if you have watched it but I did the route in the opposite direction too and started over Kames Hill. There is something about this wee route that I absolutely love doing. Again, thanks for watching and happy adventures.
@carbon44845 ай бұрын
You ex squaddie ? Proven route, bergen, sign off 😂
@AScotsmanOutdoors5 ай бұрын
I am indeed, well spotted. It's tough to shake a lifetime of certain phrases when they work 😂
@carbon44845 ай бұрын
@@AScotsmanOutdoors yeah that's true
@DG.ADVENTURES5 ай бұрын
Class video mate....views were top-notch from the top 👌 i did this hill a while ago i didn't see much from the top. Thanks for sharing. i enjoyed that 🤜🤛 just subscribed to your channel, too 🏔🫡
@DG.ADVENTURES5 ай бұрын
@AScotsmanOutdoors I remember the bog walk on the flat section of this walk.. it was pissing down 😄 aye mate its good to record our days on the hills, you would forget half of our adventures you did if you didn't 😄
@campingcaledonia766 ай бұрын
Good to see you back on the hill and the screen Bryan man, great video. Thanks for popping up that grid ref on the way up too, that looks a cracking ⛺️ spot right enough. Not been out for a few months myself for similar reasons to yersel but will be out before long! Keep at it fella! 👍🏻 🏔️ 🏕️ 😊
@dusty.roaches94666 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed watching your trip thanks so much for sharing 👍 share your biggest tip please I’m planning my own next year
@jasmynb44667 ай бұрын
Hi, new sub 👋 Just wanted to show my appreciation & can’t wait to see more of your beautiful country 👍🇦🇺🏴
@Sophsfghds7 ай бұрын
Everybody slips at that bit going down & I mean literally everybody even in the summer! Great wee video👍
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, that brings the self-esteem up a little 😂 It was one of those little instant slips but it did bring the Mrs a barrel of laughs when she saw it, so it wasn't all bad.
@GusExplores7 ай бұрын
great video mate, brilliant to see you back out. The views you got whilst they were there were stunning. These are hills that I have never managed due to weather conditions so I am very jealous.
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Thanks Gus, it feels great to be back at it. I aimed to get these two back in 2019 but never managed / decided not to get them both with the poor conditions. I was keeping them for a time to get the entire four on one two day trip but it was plans like that which kept me from getting any at all. This year I'll be getting whichever hill when I can, with some multi-day trips in amongst it. Keep an eye on that forecast, strike when the iron is hot and get them in the bag but don't weigh yourself down with the views others get either (that's something I've learned). Just climb your hills and grab your good days and views for yourself.
@GusExplores7 ай бұрын
@@AScotsmanOutdoors that's good thinking, I think that why I have not managed loads of trips cos it try and make it epic and involve too much
@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper7 ай бұрын
Good for the soul👍🏴🏕👌
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
It definitely is, the mind and the soul. You can't beat a day on the hills (unless it's teaming it down horizontally).
@theresabuchan68447 ай бұрын
Great video and enjoyed your narrative. Look forward to watching more videos. Will there be any skipping in future videos? 😂 Take care oot there Theresa 😊
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Theresa and it's nice to hear the narrative wasn't too much. I'm always questioning how much is too much talking, should I let the scenery do the talking etc etc. So thanks for the feedback. I think if I get the right conditions then skipping is definitely not off the cards but maybe not on the Aonach Eagach ridge though. Thanks again for watching and I hope I can bring more videos you enjoy in 2024.
@MaylesTrails7 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👏 Glad you enjoyed getting back out on the hills. I was up Sgor Gaoith last week and got a similar view to the one you got up Beinn Ime!
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mayles. Sgor Gaoith is still on the list so here's hoping I get similar views, with a little less wind. I hope you keep getting great views through 2024.
@MaylesTrails7 ай бұрын
@@AScotsmanOutdoors I meant similar views, as in the view you got right at the summit, i.e. No views 😅 Hopefully you fair better when you do Sgor Gaoith, as it's supposed to be spectacular, when not inside a cloud!
@DerekHoughton7 ай бұрын
Nice to see you out and about again Bryan. Look forward to seeing your next adventure. Cheers for now all the best for '24
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
And to you too Derek. I hope 2024 is good to you. It's nice to be back in a space I want to be and back out on them there hills.
@pauljones50667 ай бұрын
regaining full fitness takes some time and persistence, good luck man
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Cheers Paul! I've struggled yearly to keep any consistent training but time to really start again. I've accepted I'm not running another marathon any time soon, so slow and sure is the order of the day. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@pauljones50667 ай бұрын
I am more cyclist than hiker, although enjoy both, and every January fitness hits a rock-bottom and its time to somehow start again!
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Amen! I feel like I've been re-setting every January for the last 9 years now. The Army had something to say about it every year before then 😂 I do enjoy cycling but I couldn't even claim for it to be any type of fitness now I have an e-bike. I do enjoy it but it's not doing me any fitness favours.
@lemonhead11147 ай бұрын
Good to have you back out there and on screen sir 👍🏻
@McConnachy7 ай бұрын
Was near here on Sunday, up Beinn Challum, it was a cracking day and my first winter climb in many years, the snow was solid so the going was easier than it would be in summer, as its a very boggy area, thank you for the video, tapadh leibh a charaid, ATB Angus Edit, I stopped hiking for many years when my kids were young and getting back into it was a struggle, but it gets easier as I get fitter
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Funnily enough I have been eyeing up Ben Challum recently for a wee outing so good to hear the conditions. There's a few I'm looking at doing over the frozen period to avoid the bog. I wonder if that infamous Ben Lui bog is frozen 🤔 I never did much Scottish hiking in my younger days as I was off galavanting the world with the Army so didn't get much consistent home time so have started my journey later on. Keep up the good work my friend and here's to getting fitter on the hills.
@WalkWithWallace7 ай бұрын
Good to see you back out chief, I wish I had good agility on the hills, alas I take it easy too.😅 looking forward to our trip in a few weeks .
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Ah, a fellow "non-skipper" 😂 My tendons were described by an Army physio at 21 years old as "ohh, they're squeaky" and at 31 (while sat down with straight legs) "ohh, you could get a bus under those knees" 😂. Apparently it's just how I'm built. I just need to have a word with the builder although think I'm past my warranty period 🤷🏻♂️ Looking forward to the trip too mate. I'll be in touch to plan.
@WalkWithWallace7 ай бұрын
@@AScotsmanOutdoors haha, you’re definitely not built for speed then. 😜 will be good to iron out some plans. 👍🏻
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
I'm like Donkey Kong and Bowser in Mario Kart. I take a bit longer to get to full speed but when I'm there you best not be in my path 😂
@stevenfletcher16537 ай бұрын
Hopefully I’m doing the same next weekend, with overnight wild camp somewhere on route.
@evidentside7 ай бұрын
cool vid - enjoyed. look forward to more.
@davidcalder82107 ай бұрын
Great to see you back out there again after your break 🤟 You could of picked an easier couple of mountains 😂 some weather conditions too that not put you off again 😂😂 seriously Arrochar is stunning Cobbler and Beinn An Lochain are my favourites over there a great place to go hiking ⛰️🥾👌
@Kev_Russ7 ай бұрын
Good to see you back oot Bry. Sometimes we need to take time oot to look after our self's. Hope your well bud. 👌
@AScotsmanOutdoors7 ай бұрын
Cheers Kev 👍🏻 It's been a busy year but it felt great to be back out after taking care of everything we had planned this year. Now that it's all finished I can get back to the hills. It's sometimes good to take a break and then remember what it was you enjoyed about it when you head back out. Thanks for watching and maybe we'll bump into each other in 2024 🤷♂️
@davidbeaver18828 ай бұрын
Dammmit Jim...Push the button jim. Im just an old country sawbones.❤
@koeksmusic37938 ай бұрын
I found one on the beach but I can’t do anything with Is there a possibility that i can see from who this is
@Peregrinessong8 ай бұрын
Great review fella im sold on this one . Ill hit subscribe too
@AScotsmanOutdoors8 ай бұрын
Hey mate, I'm just glad it's given you food for thought. It's a great tent and I'm still loving it almost two years on. I hope if you go for it that it serves you just as well. Thanks for the sub too, I've got a better year of recording planned for 2024.
@mmtpleasant8 ай бұрын
Harris is so cute!!! ❤❤ great video.
@AScotsmanOutdoors8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and giving me a reason to rewatch the two videos. It's a great reminder of why I do these videos (so I have the memory to look back on) and it was amazing seeing "wee" Harris again. He's not just so wee now. Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you liked it... and yes you're right, Harris is cute.
@philip7719 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks pal. It's not quite the X-mid 2 Solid but much cheaper, so you've given me food for thought. Enjoy Scotland this winter.
@philip7718 ай бұрын
@@AScotsmanOutdoors Cheers. My Tarptent Stratospire 2 arrives tomorrow. They do amazing tents. Planning a walk from Garve into the mountains next year. Have a good Christmas.
@jakesaylor36469 ай бұрын
Great video! Best of luck to you
@AScotsmanOutdoors8 ай бұрын
Thank you Jake! You too!
@JakeMay9 ай бұрын
Great film mate, really enjoyed it. I'm just editing my first walking video series now myself so enjoyed seeing how you structured the film etc. Looking forward to more adventures!
@AScotsmanOutdoors9 ай бұрын
Hey JakeMay, where's your walking series taking you? I have re-watched this series back so many times because I absolutely loved this trip (except where my cousin had to bail). I constantly run the trip around in my mind from time to time and hope you get to do the same too with your travels. If you haven't already done so, I have to urge you look into doing the WHW.
@RamblingTog10 ай бұрын
Price has increased incredibly in the last 2 or 3 years its now almost £200
@AScotsmanOutdoors9 ай бұрын
What's that price for? The device or the subscription plan?
@JakeMay10 ай бұрын
Beautiful setting and really nice film
@AScotsmanOutdoors9 ай бұрын
Thanks JakeMay, I haven't been out much this year with a busy family life but I'm getting more free time so should be back out soon and just in time for winter. I'm glad you enjoyed my wee film and I look forward to seeing where your trips take you.
@DrawingNo111 ай бұрын
Great vid. I did this last weekend (01/09/23) and enjoyed it although it is a long grassy walk in after a VERY steep start which is a bit wearing. It was good hot weather so the bog factor was ok but I would expect it to be very boggy after heavy rain. The climb and ridge walk after the lochan was excellent with great views and the walk was worth it just for that. You can drive over the rickety bridge btw and park at the campsite for free (rather than at the Drovers) but are expected to buy something from the shop. I bought something but they don't check - although people should not take advantage and should buy something imo.
@AScotsmanOutdoors9 ай бұрын
Hi DrawingNo1, apologies for the late reply as I have been so busy this year (hence the lack of uploads) but I'm glad you liked this video. It's taken me back to remembering the day and how good it was. The pull at the start is sharp but it soon levels off to become bog (and humid if it's sunny like I had) before that great walk through the type of pass and along the edge to give great views back. Yeah, I think the campsite is under new management now but, as you say, I think too that it's good practice to support local businesses where possible (and if they're welcoming). I hope you get out through the winter and hopefully I'll be back out again soon in the winter conditions.
@ervinslens11 ай бұрын
Fantastic review bud, backpack looks really good!
@AScotsmanOutdoors8 ай бұрын
Cheers Ervin, it is a great bag and ideal for those days just out filming.
@Disscot11 ай бұрын
I LOVED this. I was gutted when they cancelled it the last couple of years. Can not wait till tomorrow night as the night display is back. Then sat full display including the red arrows. I was very near where you were standing lol. I live on the front. Fab video. Really well done!
@jamesbowie692511 ай бұрын
You would think with all the billionaires in the world that one of them could donate some money and start fixing up these beautiful buildings, I can only dream😊
@AScotsmanOutdoors11 ай бұрын
You and me both. I dare say that if I were in receipt of billions that a good number of others would benefit too.
@farahmetallo11 ай бұрын
Is 3000mm good enough for the Scottish rain? I recently went camping along the NC500 with a 4500mm and had no rain getting in at all. I wonder what it would have been like with a 3000mm?
@AScotsmanOutdoors11 ай бұрын
Hey, yes it's absolutely fine for the times I've had it out and some of those were driving rain. Have a wee you tube search of hydrostatic head on KZfaq and there's some good videos out there on it. They show just how much water the material can actually take before it seeps through. Did you do a drive and camp of the NC500?
@farahmetallo11 ай бұрын
Love it, love it. Your vids are great.
@AScotsmanOutdoors8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@peterbennett4783 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, thanks for your effort and time. I wonder is there really enough room to leave a large backpack in the gear store? Thanks Peter, Victoria Australia.
@AScotsmanOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, thanks for watching and glad you took something from it. I use this for long distance hikes and have no issues placing a 55 litre rucksack in the gear store. It does touch against the fly-sheet but it's definitely not noticeable or a hindrance.
@wuckle Жыл бұрын
Did Ben Chonzie last October (2022) - Great day out but the top was surrounded in cloud and the rain came down in Biblical fashion as soon as we reached the summit. Got to the bottom absolutely soaked but still worth it.
@AScotsmanOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Oh I've had my fair share of soakings on the hills so can sympathise completely! I really enjoyed Ben Chonzie but that could have been because it was a simple ascent, the weather was great, it was my first one after lock-down restrictions eased or a combination of them all. Between all of that and being not long after my dad had passed away, I have to admit I had a brilliant day as it was such a de-stressor.
@haydenwalton2766 Жыл бұрын
nice tent - reminds me of something ?? sierra designs have always made great tents
@AScotsmanOutdoors8 ай бұрын
A wedge of cheese... green cheese? 🤷🏻♂️ I'll be getting this one out soon again I feel. I've been eyeing up Sierra Designs' Flex Capacitor rucksack after seeing a few but still not sure if I'm into it completely yet.
@jamesdunlop5796 Жыл бұрын
Hi just wondering if you have had an experience of the lanshan tents. I'm slightly too tall for the lanshans. I wondered if the more steeply sloping sides would give me a bit more room in this tent thanks
@crawfordinglis802 Жыл бұрын
Cracking video. You should take Claire with you on all your trips, her patter is much better than yours! Badabing!!!!