I'm into hiking, kayaking, rock climbing and most other outdoors activities. I love gear and reviewing pieces of kit but am by no means an expert. Not part of any business or brand, just my own opinions :)
I bought one this year and slept my first night in it yesterday while being in the backcountry. I really like the tent too, and wanted a single trekking pole tent just so I’m not reliant on both. Had a thunder storm roll through in the middle of the night with high winds and it handled it without issue and happened to have no condensation at all. I did get some breeze catching me inside the tent during the storm, but outside of that no breeze coming in. I personally wish it were still a bit bigger. Lots of floor space but all the living space is at front middle. I kept my pack in the tent because I want to keep it away from things that may chew my pack (mainly rodents), and it “kind of” has enough room in it with the pack, but the pack does hit the back tent wall which would be a problem if there happened to be high condensation. Overall, the first night was a great test and I was happy with all results.
I walked this last week. My tip is to carry a super light pair of trainers as there is a lot of road walking in the middle section . I loved it, it was August and saw hardly anyone.😊
I have a couple of garments of this brand and I am very unhappy with the quality. Merino wool has features like durability, warm or that does not smell. I have had merino clothes since years but Isobaa is, by far the worst quality. After one year using a hooded jacket, the cuffs are shattered with holes and the general aspect is very old. With the long sleeve tshirt the problem is the smell. Is the first time in my life that a merino tshirt smell bad at the end of a day. Yes, at the first sight the product is well designed and looks good, but some months later…. Definitely I don’t recommend even being cheaper than other brands. I think it is worth paying a little more for a quality brand that lasts a long time.
Don t do the Wolds Way, go up the coast and do the Cleveland Way and do it Filey to Helmsley . This is a true challenge and not boring , but its hard and very hilly .I ve wild camped it three times. Not much in the way of handy campsites anyway except for Kildale camping barn at £10 a night.Other places want £30 sharing with huge motorhomes
Good choices. So many hikers take WAY too much stuff that is simply not necessary. I am a cycle camper but my kit is the same as I’d carry if I was walking and I keep it below 6kg. The load I take for a couple of days would do just as well for me if I was on the road for a couple of months.
Thank you for reviewing this sleeping bag. I have been looking for a while at suitable sleeping systems for both bike packing and backpacking and watching your video really helped me finalising my decision. I have just ordered one of these bags along with a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite NXT sleeping mat. This is most definitely not a cheap option but I truly believe that you get what you pay for in life. I'm hoping that the combination of these two items will work well together over spring, summer and early autumn moths. 🤞
Floor is a little bit to down for me :( and I actually don't like white inners, it makes depressiv. I do like more yellow inner... But thanks for showing us.
I really love mine, I bought the camo one a few years ago and I've wild camped all over the lake District and Scotland in all weather conditions and it has never let me down. There is a bit of condensation inside but I solved it with a lightweight bivvy bag to keep my sleeping bag dry. A great little tent.
@@OutdoorsPatch I went with a highlander bag from military 1st, had it for years and it's never leaked, there are a lot of them on the market though, comes down to personal choice and a lot of trial and error to find the right one.
Hi mate, you need a 28mm neck. I believe most carbonated drinks bottles use this size. If you want to a smart water bottle, look for the 600ml sparkling ones, I believe they should fit. There are also 600ml still smart water bottles which may also fit but I like the 850ml for the extra volume. Hope that helps
Bonjour, je voudrais un conseil concernant la taille de ces vestes. je mesure 1,80 m et pèse environ 78 kilos, d'après votre choix en taille M pensez vous que le M serait la bonne taille pour moi aussi. Je souhaite porter cette veste près du corps avec juste un tee shirt dessous. Merci d avance.
You haven’t put the door ,pull back right ,your supposed to put the 2 Velcro stripes together then offer it over to the inner tent ,it should be better then .
If you're at 9.83/4.46 - but then state "that's not including this (snug pack blanket)" Then suffice to say you're not still sub ten. lol. Maybe you intended to state your summer vs 3 season kit is sub ten? Otherwise I'm Ultralight AF. I just don't include my bag, shelter, or pack, right? ;)
If it matters that much to you, yeah… I think you can easily get tied up in the numbers so I use it as more of a guide for what kit I’m taking and what time of year I’m going…
Fair one. Poly is heavier and but less durable than nylon but has more of an advantage with waterproofing. I’ve never had one but friends of mine have said that they need to keep their’s proofed
@@OutdoorsPatch Heavier, I'm not sure either: mine (X-Mid 1p) weight less that 800g without the stakes... and I never get wet inside the inner wall despite rain and/or wind.
@@eric_festinger the differences are negligible between Ny and Poly. All depends on the design and how much fabric is used. It’s difficult to compare specific designs of tent as they use different materials
Good video. I really liked Woody. Also like your torch. I like hand held option for night hiking, much better depth perception and I like being able to put on my hat too. • I hated the CuloClean, I would rather use a brick. Now use the CuloClean to water my house plants.
I just ordered the long version because it suggested that for 6' people on the website but obviously that's bs. A bit more insulation I guess. Never used a quilt before, doing it to cut pack weight and try it out. For condensation I might improvise a protective cover
Hi, hope it works out well for you. I often have a damp foot end if it’s been touching the inside of my tent but so a cover for the foot box should work well (will provide extra heat retention too)
@@OutdoorsPatch always an issue I have with sleeping bags regardless, not convinced it's caused by dripping though. Best result I've had before is to prevent any dew point on the fabric by chucking some clothing over the bag. Think I'll try bunging the feet into the rucksack liner, can't imagine shins pumping out tons of water through the night lol
Hi, yeah there are a load of different sizes you can get. Toaks themselves do 550, 650, 700, 750, 900, 1100, 1300, 1350, 1600 and 2000ml. You’ll need one with a larger diameter than yours if you want it to nest though so at least 115mm diameter as your 550ml is probably 95mm. Hope that helps
Hi, a good review thank you. As far as the door goes, are there two bits of velcro on the bottom edge. I think you are supposed to join them together before using the toggle, if that makes sense.
How has it held up Patch? Being 100% wool I am a little concerned about the durability underneath the rucksack straps and hipbelt. Thinking of going with a Merino blend instead, what do you think? Cheers
No dramas so far mate. No sign of bobbling or it misshaping at all. I use it quite a lot on the day to day as well and probably don’t wash it etc how it’s supposed to be washed. Worked very well for me👌🏻
Cotton dry bags and water bottles don’t tend to work that well… This probably uses less plastic than regular gear and is still getting reused… Thanks for the comment
WTF? I'm not bashing you dude but I cannot believe how little you carry? I trimmed down my kit the other night it now weighs in at 18Kg How long do you go out for?
It’s been a while dialling this in to be fair and a lot of research along the way. Usually for 2-5 days depending on what I’m doing but as long as I have a food resupply, this can pretty much last indefinitely. I’ve got a few videos on easy and cheap ways to lighten your load if you want to know more 🙂
@@OutdoorsPatch This is for your amusement but still very true. I just couldn't go hiking without whiskey or cigars, or a metal water bottle, or a decent knife, even my back up blade is a Swiss army knife bigger then your one, wool socks, big boots, med kit, fero rod, food lots & lots of food!! Enjoy this summer if you have any trips planned.
Good review they are a good bit of kit👍 in fairness I tend to use puri tablets but not everyone like the tast and the organics are still in the water as the filter takes all the organic and biological mater out my brothers filter a squeeze has been pressed into service many times and has kept our party hydrated well in the warms summer hikes its flow rate is 👍 Thanks again subbed all the best Simon 🙏🏼👍
