The smallest I went was the Snugpak Ionosphere and bought a spare camo fly as they were cheap at the time. This looks good though
@JamieHarding54 сағат бұрын
Hiya Kev. I'm hoping to go here soon for a sunset. I've recently been. Do you know of a trig anywhere near here. I have no idea of one near, just thought you might know of one perhaps about 15 minute drive. I know Caerphilly mountain one Twmbarlwm, the Garth. Just hoping you might know of something. No worries if not👍
@JamieHarding54 сағат бұрын
Good review Kev. I've watched and seen a few bivy camps, this one looks the biggest one so far. Nice you open the side and get in, also the top to look at the stars. At the moment I can't see myself ever getting one, I carry quite a bit and like a bit of space. I enjoyed watching it though. Jumping on one of your others for a bit of advice now👍👋
@TheWalkingKev4 сағат бұрын
@@JamieHarding5 cheers. I must admit when I'm in a spacious tent I do wonder why I'd ever want to use a Bivy, especially in bad weather! But I keep trying them nonetheless.
@user-bi4hw2wi2kКүн бұрын
Only 1.9 Lbs at Amazon $ 49.99
@TheWalkingKevКүн бұрын
@@user-bi4hw2wi2k mine has recently developed a leak.
@PhilipOlsen112 күн бұрын
Can’t fault it for the price Kev 👍
@TheWalkingKev2 күн бұрын
Cheers Phil.
@JamieHarding52 күн бұрын
Good follow up Kev. You do hard miles so that's not too bad for £20. I will pick a pair up myself and have a go too. Good vid👍
@morgs4mountains2 күн бұрын
For a penny under £20 and 300 miles and with support and comfort, a bargain I'd say!!
@TheWalkingKev2 күн бұрын
And probably worn out a bit quickly by too many miles on pavements and cycle routes locally.
@johanvanbeek71383 күн бұрын
Just use some shoe goo on the sole, easy.
@TheWalkingKev2 күн бұрын
@@johanvanbeek7138 I've never heard of that...
@johanvanbeek71382 күн бұрын
@@TheWalkingKev commonly used by skateboarders who are very hard on shoes.
@grahampovey80733 күн бұрын
When you put a tent up correctly, you can then test it critically. If your choice of site is poor, then that is a FAIL for YOU, not the tent!
@TheWalkingKev2 күн бұрын
The fail relates to me not recording audio for the walk back...
@limmoblack3 күн бұрын
10p a mile?
@TheWalkingKev2 күн бұрын
I haven't done the maths...
@limmoblack3 күн бұрын
When the bottoms get 'shiney', get angle grinder to rough up the slippery soles.
@TheWalkingKev2 күн бұрын
That's an option, but very little rubber to play with here. I was already feeling the stones on walks.
@stewartboughtflower62613 күн бұрын
Accepting that the re-sole is likely to cost more than the initial purchase price, would you consider re-soling budget walking trainers if you really liked the uppers ?
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@stewartboughtflower6261 I'm not sure where I'd be able to resole a shoe like this?
@stewartboughtflower62612 күн бұрын
@@TheWalkingKev dunno. I know what you mean, but cannot think of a technical reason why not. I bought a pair of hagloft approach shoes in 2012ish, for the outrageous sum of £120ish. I had them resoled by LSR last year for £70. Still serviceable, still looking ok. But I’m not measuring these in miles, but am expecting another good few years out of them.
@simonseas3 күн бұрын
Another good buy from the middle of Lidl.
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@simonseas every buy from the middle of Lidl is a good one.
@damedavidfrith553 күн бұрын
For that price a bargain
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@damedavidfrith55 yeah, solid pair of shoes.
@AverageBishop-3 күн бұрын
Hi Kev
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@AverageBishop- hello
@barrywebber1003 күн бұрын
I love Lidl stuff! Thanks for the review Kev.
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@barrywebber100 cheers Barry. I love a bit of Lidl and Aldi.
@garymartin5573 күн бұрын
Great video Kev.
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@garymartin557 cheers Gary.
@RetroJamiesVlog3 күн бұрын
Just picked up a pair in aldi for £8.99
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@RetroJamiesVlog absolute bargain!
@RetroJamiesVlog3 күн бұрын
@@TheWalkingKev my brooks finally gave in today and just randomly saw them while doing my food shop 😅
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
@@RetroJamiesVlog I've just done another four mile walk in them. Very happy so far.
@RetroJamiesVlog3 күн бұрын
@@TheWalkingKev nice my brooks finally gave in on today's 15 mile walk 😅😅
@Nate19753 күн бұрын
When you said ‘it’s not particularly water proofed’ I stopped watching 😂 I want something that keeps me completely dry for 1/2 hour hike in the rain
@TheWalkingKev3 күн бұрын
I like Rab gear but this is one bit of kit that I really wasn't impressed with.
@BareBonesCamping4 күн бұрын
Nice camping, lovely walk to that beach
@TheWalkingKev4 күн бұрын
@@BareBonesCamping thanks. It's a nice part of the world.
@northumberlandmountainhopper5 күн бұрын
Hi and lol, a tarp is not for everyone without doubt,I have got rid of most tents as I mainly only camp with a tarp and bivy, You should have pitched with a Star configuration 1 pole in the centre, bomb proof and more room than a tent, You will have to try again You have to love a tarp and bivy lol Cheers Adrian
@TheWalkingKev5 күн бұрын
That tarp doesn't have a central point as it's only a small one. I'll definitely try it again at some point.
@8artosh7 күн бұрын
Did u sell it?
@TheWalkingKev7 күн бұрын
@@8artosh yes. Trying different Bivys now.
@KontrolledKaoz9 сағат бұрын
@@TheWalkingKevwhat would you get a Outdoor Research Alpine Ascentshell bivy or a Black Diamond Bipod Bivy ??? Let me know please?
@TheWalkingKev9 сағат бұрын
@@KontrolledKaoz I've got a video coming out tomorrow night on the Bivy I've bought now. It's a Bach Heads Up Bivy Pro. Did a quick overnight wild camp in it and I'm very impressed with it.
@KontrolledKaoz7 сағат бұрын
@@TheWalkingKev Bro, i was asking you what would you chose at the aforementioned bivy's at previous comment.
@TheWalkingKev7 сағат бұрын
@@KontrolledKaoz I'd probably go with the Black Diamond just because the Outdoor Research only has two pegging out points which is think is just daft. However, I'd definitely choose the Bach Heads up or Heads up Pro over either of them!
@NessNayii7 күн бұрын
How's this held up in the 9 months since the video was made? Have you found it durable, good in the wind/rain during this time? cheers!
@TheWalkingKev7 күн бұрын
@@NessNayii I've not used it again yet! I've got way too many tents. I do intend on keeping it though. I'm selling lots of other tents but this one is staying.
@NessNayii7 күн бұрын
@@TheWalkingKev Ah, no worries, thanks for the reply!
@andrewrobertson68277 күн бұрын
Just bought one from eBay. Second hand, annoyingly missing guy ropes. Bought it as a cheap and usable 2 person tent for taking my lad, or the few days a year i use a campsite with DofE. Use the Nordisk Telemark or the Terra Nova Laser for everything else. Looking forward to trying this one out, compared to what I already have, it looks palatial!
@TheWalkingKev7 күн бұрын
@@andrewrobertson6827 yeah, for the pack size and weight the space is incredible.
@TalesFromAbroad-SJ8 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this video! St Michael's Way looks like a lovely walk, and you captured the scenery nicely. The route from the beaches to St Michael's Mount is pretty special. Thanks for sharing - it’s definitely got me thinking about a trip to Cornwall. Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad
@TheWalkingKev8 күн бұрын
@@TalesFromAbroad-SJ thanks for the kind words. Definitely worth a trip!
@MoeketsiThebe-fe2bh9 күн бұрын
South african weather that. Had a blast a day ago in the campsite. Cool company
@TheWalkingKev9 күн бұрын
@@MoeketsiThebe-fe2bh thanks for stopping by.
@leecoleman58559 күн бұрын
What time of year was this?
@TheWalkingKev9 күн бұрын
@@leecoleman5855 I think it was February.
@Hiking.and.mountains10 күн бұрын
I didn't think I would like a quilt, but on my first wild camping trip, I ended up unzipping the sleeping bag and using it as a quilt! Impressed how small this quilt packs down to though, that would make a massive difference in pack size.... £300 for a 2-3 season quilt though seems crazy..... i'd probably just keep unzipping my sleeping bags and using them as a quilt lol. The synthetic one might be worth a try though for the money!
@TheWalkingKev10 күн бұрын
@@Hiking.and.mountains yeah, Sea to Summit are quite pricey. I couldn't face paying full price for it, hence why it's no longer with me!
@davidhale156810 күн бұрын
My question is a bit late coming but just wondering if the PU fly sheet would work on the sil/nylon inner and dac poles, if so am guessing there would be a slight increase in weight in exchange for a more stealthy colour and no wet sagging fly sheet?
@TheWalkingKev10 күн бұрын
@@davidhale1568 I can't see why not. The dimensions are identical so you should be able to switch flysheets without issue and get the best of both worlds.
@morgs4mountains12 күн бұрын
I take my hat off to anyone who can use a bivvy like this. I know of someone who used one for 6 weeks thru the Pyrenees. No space and no comfort. But, if one can make it work, round of applause from me. I'll stick to my tent!!
@TheWalkingKev11 күн бұрын
@@morgs4mountains I've got a new one to try, hopefully I'll enjoy it more than the Outdoor Research one!
@henworth12 күн бұрын
Just been to Aldi in Ebbw Vale. They have around ten pairs. size 7, 10 and 11 of these available for £12.99. Also a few of their other recent deals on red tickets. May be some left over stock available in other stores too.
@TheWalkingKev12 күн бұрын
@@henworth tempted to pop up and grab another pair in size 11!
@ayoubcherif899912 күн бұрын
Which better between Aksoul and Runacc ?
@TheWalkingKev12 күн бұрын
No idea, never heard of Runacc.
@AndrewScott-v4d12 күн бұрын
Hi I have still got my Felllpine, just reproofed the fly this morning and its out on the line. Used it on my 5 Pennine Way attempts, and at 78 I am thinking of one last hurrah along the backbone of England. The floor zip has gone on one side of the inner so would need to be organised to stop creepy crawlies getting in or even an Adder in the Cheviots. Enjoyed your vid cheers. Andy.
@TheWalkingKev12 күн бұрын
@@AndrewScott-v4d I sold my Fellpine the other day. Still a great tent to get out and about in. Glad to hear you're still out and about and hopefully you can enjoy it.
@davefloyd94438 күн бұрын
I've just bought an immaculate Jetpacker Plus with both the A frame and single pole. Thinking about how to care for it and will probably reproof it. What product did you use?
@TheWalkingKev8 күн бұрын
@@davefloyd9443 I didn't reproof mine. It was waterproof just fine as it was. All my vintage tents have been fine without any reproofing.
@davefloyd94438 күн бұрын
@TheWalkingKev Yes, I saw your video about Bob Saunders, his philosophy, and details in his tents. I'm torn as to whether to try reproofing. The O.P. said he had, I'm wondering what he used.
@AndrewScott-v4d8 күн бұрын
@@davefloyd9443 Hi, I used Nikwax TX Direct. Bowl of warm water, add two or three cap fulls of Nikwax, agitate the water and let the flysheet soak for about 10 mins. Then quick spin in the washer and out on the line. The tent has been up in the garden during a couple of heavy showers, no problem, ground underneath bone dry, cheers.
@thevalleywalker12 күн бұрын
Lovely footage on the intro Kev, that took some filming I would say. The beaches in Cornwall always look so amazing. I was unaware that there was a Camino trail in the UK but logically of course there would be some sort of Pilgrims trail I am guessing? Excellent filming. I visited the Mount many years ago - in fact it was on the 1st holday that me & the wife took over 30 years ago. We returned last year for her 60th but the weather was awful - mind it was March. Enjoyable watch. atb Al
@TheWalkingKev12 күн бұрын
@@thevalleywalker cheers Al. It's a nice place to explore although during the summer it gets incredibly crowded. We're lucky in that Welsh schools kick out early so we had a relatively quiet week. Because I was down there for a week I managed to get the drone out a few times to take a bank of clips to play with. Probably the longest intro I've ever done!
@Tom_Bee_13 күн бұрын
Please don't light an alcohol stove on your plastic groundsheet. No. Mate. STAAAAAAHP. WTF!!!
@TheWalkingKev12 күн бұрын
@@Tom_Bee_ live and learn!
@greekf13 күн бұрын
really nice video keep up.
@TheWalkingKev13 күн бұрын
@@greekf thanks.
@GregChajecki-xd6gx14 күн бұрын
So you’ve been paid to review … just say heliberg are the best
@TheWalkingKev14 күн бұрын
@@GregChajecki-xd6gx I'm not sure I understand? I bought both of these tents myself...
@tomhart305814 күн бұрын
You mention that you like the Robens bag's long side zip but note that it's not waterproof on top. I have used a tarp in the similar configuration to your morning setup but with a waterproof zipless bivi (ex-army) in a T shape, i.e. with just the head end under the tarp and the rest sticking out at right angles, getting wet. This provides a lot of space on either side of the bivy entrance, for storing gear, cooking and for getting changed and into/out of the bivy, all in the dry. Great video. Lots of possibilities.
@TheWalkingKev14 күн бұрын
@@tomhart3058 yeah, that would be ideal with a properly waterproof Bivy. I've got a new Bivy to try out soon...
@mikehynes654515 күн бұрын
Could really do with afull length side zip for easy access
@TheWalkingKev14 күн бұрын
It could, the clamshell opening is not good.
@PhilipOlsen1116 күн бұрын
That was great Kev and some very cinematic drone footage. That 13 miles was a great test for those Aldi walking shoes 😁
@TheWalkingKev16 күн бұрын
@@PhilipOlsen11 cheers. Was a good walk and just a nice place to fly a drone around.
@henworth16 күн бұрын
The ending was to make you feel at home 😀
@TheWalkingKev16 күн бұрын
@@henworth ha ha. What was worse is we'd booked Mynack Theatre for the afternoon so we sat through a show in the rain!
@NeilHorner16 күн бұрын
Bought a pair of these yesterday after seeing this video. Super impressed with them ! Did five miles of gravel this morning and extremely comfortable right from the word go. I normally wear merrell but these are more comfy. All for £16.99. Total bargain 👍
@TheWalkingKev16 күн бұрын
@@NeilHorner glad you like them. I'm really pleased with them. Did 13.5 mile walk in the heat across all conditions a d they were perfect. No breaking in needed. I wonder how many miles I'll get out of them...
@elizabetharscott888017 күн бұрын
Love this, great video. Many memories of the north coast and a beautiful trail we've yet to explore.
@TheWalkingKev17 күн бұрын
@@elizabetharscott8880 walk it whilst you still can!
@morgs4mountains17 күн бұрын
I'm glad that you found this trail. My daughter lives near St Michael's Mount and we discovered the trail when visiting her. It's a nice easy day out and a great coast to coast. Beautifully filmed.
@TheWalkingKev17 күн бұрын
@@morgs4mountains thanks. Yes, it's a lovely walk in a fantastic part of the world. I should have known you'd have walked it!
@wenyates17 күн бұрын
Great drone footage. I live in Cornwall and found this to be a lovely reflection of the many walks in our beautiful County. Walking across the causeway to the mount is a special experience in itself.
@TheWalkingKev17 күн бұрын
@@wenyates thanks. I do love Cornwall. Many happy memories of beaches and beautiful countryside.
@allanm25017 күн бұрын
Great. In the early 1950's with My Family we'd walk from Gilwern up to the Lonely Shepherd. P.S greetings from Brisbane Australia 🐨🦘
@TheWalkingKev17 күн бұрын
@@allanm250 thanks for stopping by! Glad you could explore the area again via the video and I hope all is well in Brisbane.
@joebadger17 күн бұрын
A really good video this Kev. I'm like you in being a fan of these overlooked, unspectacular hills. That monologue you gave about getting out, not letting excuses happen really struck a chord with me. I've been pretty poor at getting out this past 3 months.
@TheWalkingKev17 күн бұрын
@@joebadger it's often tough but sometimes that makes the trip all the sweeter. Hopefully I can get out again soon as well.
@morgs4mountains18 күн бұрын
Lovely area to pitch in. I do remember passing an abandoned hill farm in the immediate area and it was a like a time capsule. Magazines and newspapers dated when it was still active. There was even an old annual as a Christmas present to a child there. Did you find tbe farm on your trip? Thanks for showing the Lanshan tent. I see that they and the Lanshan 1 tents are very, very keenly priced and a great option for those on a budget. Thanks for making the video.
@TheWalkingKev18 күн бұрын
@@morgs4mountains cheers David. I'll be keeping my Lanshan 1 and I've got decisions to make regarding my other 25 tents or so, but I definitely have to sell most of them!
@harduphiker19 күн бұрын
I will check these out, I've bought other gear - shirts etc from ALDI and Lidll, especially their long sleeve sports shirts which are ace. But like you said, size 12, so usually am out of luck with shoes.
@TheWalkingKev19 күн бұрын
Yeah, they don't get many size 12s in! Good luck with the hunt.
@harduphiker19 күн бұрын
I had one of these, it leaked....badly. And of course outside of the 90 day, no warranty. Also didn't find it anywhere near R5.8! I now have a Neo-Air Thermarest second hand, and it' was around the same price and it's like night and day....not as comfortable but actually warm.
@TheWalkingKev19 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with yours. Mine has been great so far, but I understand the risk of not having the lifetime warranty you get with a lot of manufacturers.