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I have found that lighters with a long tip such as the BIC EZ Reach are much easier for lighting alcohol stoves. The tip can really reach the bottom without burning your hand. If you search around you can find these types of extended lighters that can be re-filled at home.
I've bought one of these for backpacking but wished I'd watched all the videos about it first. Now realised its completely unusable for backpacking but maybe it'll be OK for bikepacking..
Agreed. For a few reasons, filming takes time to set up walk then collect. Secondly, I wanted to also time the time and enjoy the experience. If I was to do this again (which I would love). I’d take even longer and have shorter days so I can film more. Anyways, thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed it :)
@@heapswellnice Thx man. I have noticed that the top tube slope is more pronounced on the M sized frames than on the L. I wish you a ton of fun on your beast.
Thanks mate! Trust me, once you build it up and take it for a ride you’ll be grinning ear to ear. Tumbleweed makes a fantastic product. Feels like a monster truck. Happy trails.
How on earth can your pack and kit weigh only 6.75kg 😢 I’m light as I can be and at 9.5kg that is without food and I am not taking half of what you are. I’m a bit sceptical if I’m honest that all that weighs just 6.75 kg
Randomly came across your channel whilst looking for a new tent only to find that we met you on the c2c between Shap and Kirkby Stephen, we chatted boots and saw a couple of Hawks fly over before a snack at sunbiggen. Good job and nice to meet you!
You’d be surprised! We took it out during a Christmas Eve wild camping trip in the South Downs. Strong wind and rain all night. Handled it like a champ. Would it work in Wales in Mid winter? No.
I'm not sure that this is a fair comparison - what is the weight and packsize difference of each tent? I've got my old Coleman Viper that is wonderfully spacious and could be a base camp tent for a long stay somewhere but it weighs over 2 kilos. The Alpkit Soloist is clearly designed to be ultralight and compact. It's like the 3 circle Venn Diagram, (light, big, cheap) you won't find a tent a to sit in the middle section.
It’s been a few years since I had these tents. Form memory they both weighed 1.7kg on my scales. Considering Weight, Size and price. These two are very similar across weight and pack size. The only major difference is the stuffability of the Scarp due to the end struts. On the price concept, “cheap” may keen different things for different people, although I’m not considering the Scarp to be “cheap” it’s quite affordable for the weight, size and quality as there are other lighter weight options available, DCF as an example.
@@heapswellnice the comparison in price is Soloist is $150 and the Scarp is $350. For some people that might be cheap but for the average joe that's got to me pricey.
Many thanks for the video - walked C2C last Sept - 14 days in a much more civilised manner - hotel to hotel with luggage transfers - so many memories as I watch the video. Planning on doing an East to West traverse later - as I only live 4 miles from St Bees I can walk home afterwards.
is this the Soloist XL? do feel it is a bit slag off Alpkit video. I mean its a great tent for the price! I mean you can't find a one man tent that is that light for that price.
Just the normal size, there are a lot of goods about the tent. The feedback was based on my personal experience with it, not my favourite due to the issues highlighted
Did you ever stick on those DCF patches, and did they work? I was under the impression that DCF GUY patches don’t stick to siliconised fabrics. Be interested to if I can modify mine in the same way.
Nice one, I'm doing the c2c next year to raise cash for the British Legion and I have a soto thermostack also but I am struggling to get gas cannisters so I've switched to alcohol (puck stove from outdoor gear essentials). I've tried making my own caldera cone but cannot get the right thickness of al-oo-min-um lol! And that brings me neatly to you, - so top marks on finding this and sharing.
Hey Matt, thanks for the comment. I did the c2c this year in May (highly recommended doing it in May.). I’m releasing the video soon! If you have any questions just ask!
Hi again...im currently preparing maps for my CW, and I can see after skiddaw turn to great calva and knott..but on os map and also on app there is no such a path...is it better to turn from skiddaw to skiddaw house and continue CW path to high pike? You said is bad navigation there..is there actually path after skiddaw? Many thanks ..lucy
Hey Lucy, there was 0 path from Skiddaw to Knott. You’ll need to make up your own path. People have walked this route before, so you’ll be able to follow their tracks lightly. But don’t expect a clear path from A to B.
Watched as looking at buying the Copper Spur HV UL2 long; hopefully they are similar as this looked good, have you tested it in windy conditions? Also what is your Sierra Designs backpack? Looking at buying your pot and windscreen too so will be checking out that video next.
Hello hello! Thanks for checking out the vid. The tent will be ok in moderate winds, if you’re exposed it won’t work too well. We used it on Christmas Eve in heavy wind and rain, it handled ok. For the bag, love it! Used it on the Coast to Coast and swear by it. Pot and windscreen are good, just be careful with the pot, it’s a little fragile!
Yuk. Huge, unsupported panels on the sides - will flap like crazy in any wind and intrude on the living area. And the door doesn't protect the drip line of the sleeping area - this is a showstopper in rainy UK conditions . If there's any wind at all your kit gets wet as you move in and out, and you can't keep the door open for views, cooking and venting when it's inclement. Seriously underwhelming...
Hi again..I just today finished watching your film from Cumbria way...I was so busy with planning actual trips during summer but today I started plan plan my CW..I so much appreciate your last talk in hut, about how so many people watching videos doesn't show reality...I experienced 15 wild camps on my C2C and break downs in bog, and I did high route with 27 kg..in bad weather.. I feel so much with you when you said you cried, as I remember how I pull legs up to kidsty pike and rain with tears and pain remind me how I can go through life with easy comaparing what I experienced up there... Im really considering high route on CW..and Thank you so much for your time and effort with making this film as I very well know youtubers miles 🤣... hope you will keep making videos...all the best...Lucy
Hey Lucy! Thanks for checking out the Cumbria Way video! IT's a beautiful thru with so much to see and do. I strongly suggest the High/Mountain Route (weather dependant). I did the C2C in May this year. Video coming soon!
I actually empty my Osprey Rook dry sacks for food and clothes down the bottom and ruck sack inside accross the top which allows a higher pillow which I like. bit coffin like but light and I am not expecting the Hilton
True but let's be honest, staying in the Hilton would be good! Sadly I sold the Polestar after 1 use - I'm not a fan of big exposed side panels on my tent. Glad you've enjoyed yours!
Hello from California. Nice review. I am going to say that this is a comparison of bananas to oranges. The huge difference in the price point is obvious, but there are several tents that share the same design as the Alpkit Soloist, as well as the Tarptent Scarp. I am glad that you found a tent that is going to serve you well in a wide variety of terrain and weather conditions. Funny though, I was looking at the Soloist and now going to check out the Scarp (it kind of reminds me of Hillebergs). I am looking forward to your upcoming vids on the Scarp. Paul Messner (RU-vidr) has a vid using this tent. Have wonderful adventures with the Scarp. Cheers!
Hello! Thanks for checking us out. They are both beautiful tents, don't get me wrong! There will always be a soft spot in my heart for the Soloist. The Scarp simply ticket a lot more boxes for similar weight. Fore reasons to be explained soon, I needed to sell the Scarp :( !
Hii..just bump to your channel.. watching only couple minutes and already loving it...asking myslwf why always good channels has so little views... looking forward to finish watching as I'm planning to do CW in November (I know wet, rain, bog, waterproof etc.. :))) Love way you talk and camera work.. Subs.. :)
I think you guys may have bought the wrong tent if space is a big issue for you. I’m just looking at alpkit tents for myself at the moment and I reckon the Jaran or Viso might suit you better than the Ordos. Ultralight backpacking tents are often little more than bivvy bags with poles so you could argue this is quite spacious and feature rich. Thanks for the great review though, very helpful to see a product in the flesh like this 👍🏼💪🏼
Agreed, this was actually our first backpacking tent and didn’t have an idea of what to buy! Thought I’d share my experience with others. Good tent for 1 person!
@@heapswellnice Hi Peter, I'm actually stuck in Hawes with very painful stomach cramps and diarrhea. Been here two days, hoping to get going again soon 👍
i stopped watgching after two mins but then couldnt prize myself away for sheer comedy value. If i could be aarsed i'd calculate the total cost of all this kit, total spec junkie. Seriously take up hard drugs instead, it would be cheaper! ;)
That design of tent is great, based on the tn laser comp one, which I have gone back to using for bike packing as its dark green useful for stealth camping, also a small footprint, hot it on alll sorts of small spaces. Ps I have the moment dw but it's not stealth green colour 😕😂
Great review. I have the 2021 version. I’ve used it for backpacking, bikepacking and the odd motorcycle trip. It’s a great little tent when weight and space are important. The build quality is good and I’m pretty chuffed with it.
So how did this tent hold up against the UK weather? Particularly interested to see how the water resistance performed, as the low HH ratings on most of the ultra light tents always sounds fairly inefficient!
Have you checked out our Dartmoor video? If not, please do! You'll be surprised how this little tent handled. If I'm being honest, I would NOT be comfortable taking this up to the Lakes or Scotland, unless I know there will be 0 wind!
