@@russellwhyte806haha, why not mate. 😁 I've been out on the bike in the sun a few times. Hopefully the legs will move up the B&Q paint colour chart to a nice tanned light brown. 😜
Great to see the dynamic duo back together! But please Robin, put those tights back on! I tried the mackerel wraps by the way guys, my god they are the future!👍😀⛰🏴🥾🌮
Another great adventure by the dynamic duo Robin and Kevin exploring Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin. I like your new tent Robin plenty room in there you would have to be quick pitching it in rain though. There could have been mould on that biccy glad you chucked it. It was also good to see a Red Kite and a couple of Ptarmigan's. I'm suprised you took your tights off are you not worried about Tick's. It was also good to bag a Corbett in your spare time. I see Kev the Wrap Chef was on the go again with his Makeral Wrap's - Lovely.
Cheers Douglas, I'm trying to work out in my head if there's a way to pitch the outer first if you set up the poles. I'm sure there's a way. 🤔 That biccy was rank mate. 🤮 I know what you mean about ticks, fortunately they don't like my blood and don't get many actually biting, but always check myself over.
Two years ago I climbed Ben Vorlich from the Comrie side up the East Ridge and what a Beautiful but long way to do it following the river all the way in, I seen nobody until the summit where you could not move for people it reminded me of Tesco's, lol. Lovely once again Robin.
The East Ridge looks really nice, and imagine not seeing anyone until topping out onto the summit to meet the crowds. We could see it was busy from the Corbett that we had to ourselves. 😁
Good to add in Meall na Fearna and avoid the crowds. Did it when I had 2 early cataracts newly done and was AMAZED how many people I could then pick out on the snowy ridge of Ben Vorlich, and to discover that I could see the separate snow crystals instead of a blurry reflective mess. Tent looks good, almost as big as our old Vango which weighs a ton, and considerably bigger than the wee 2 man (can't remember the brand) about the same weight that we got to replace it. I won't mention the legs, everyone else seems to have them covered (or not).
This message has come through this time, I have no idea why RU-vid hides messages. We picked out a fair few folk on the summit ridge of Vorlich. I think I may have a tent addiction. Going down to my TA meeting just now.
Nice one Robin. Doing these hills from the Callander side is a good day out. Used to live there and did a few trips in and around the back side of these hills and it’s nice and quiet up there. You had great weather for it. Tent looks decent as well. Cheers
I noticed the ridge has a faint path towards Callander, must be a little more popular these days. We met two girls just before dropping off to head for the Corbett. They bivvied outside a bothy futher down.
@@WalkWithWallace yeah it’s a private bothy. Nice situation. Am going to watch your other recent videos over the next few days. Cheers, enjoy the cracking weather.
Absolutely love the shape of Ben Vorlich especially from a distance like on the M9 motorway. Looked like a decent tent a bit like the Elixir 1/2. Always great watching videos of the Ben Vorlich area. ATB
The two closest Munros to us mate as the crow flies. Always nice to spot them on the road north. 😁 Yeah there's possibly some copying MSR with the style. ⛺
I must say, you are rocking those tights! You had a rainbow around your head !!!! Superboss.. how did you find having to pitch inner first and then the fly? I imagine you’re now quite used to pitching inner and fly together… Cheers, Mari
Hi boys another fine video! I had good fun doing the walk however I was camping in the woods the midge were the worst ever! Did the fine Arthur's seat last week via Salisbury crags then up the steep path, it was a fantastic walk got the summit to myself due to the heavy rain, going back next week to do a few loops! It is a better walk than many Munro's if u avoid the tourist path! Was well impressed with Edinburgh a great city! Found a pub £2.51 for a pint of Shehallion! Great day b4 train home! Mark.
Cheers mate and nice one too, sounds like you had a mint trip. 👌🏼 Imagine if Arthur's Seat was Munro height? It's got everything a mountain should have. Where did you get a pint of Schiehallion at that price? 🍻
@@WalkWithWallace Hi Robin, yes a great mini mountain, I've calculated if I climb it 4 times it will be over 3000ft, however I enjoyed the loop via Salisbury crags! Why 2 trig like points on top? I will not divulge where I got the bargain Shehallion from, as next time I go it will be rammed! But small clue I traveled via LNER, enough said! I got some Karrimor Staffa boots £45 they seem good value and very comfortable! I look forward to your next video! Take care mate! Mark
Good stuff Robin, with some decent wildlife. I liked the ptarmigan especially. I've only ever seen them once, distantly, not far from the top of the Bealach Na Ba a few years ago. Cheers, Chris
Brilliant to see your experience on these two. I bagged them both recently and the video is due out in a fortnight so it'll be another view of it. I was calling the Prow "the face" of Stuc a'Chroin which probably was wrong then 😂 I'm off out tomorrow in this super hot weather so we'll see how that one goes 🤷🏻♂️ Again, great to see you both out and about and nice to see those hills in fair weather, I've only ever had cloud or rain, and snow. Take care, Jimmy.
Cheers Jimmy, the face works too. 😁 Did you do the same route up or did you get more hands on with the rock? Or I could wait for your video drop in a fortnight. Enjoy your trip today. 👍🏻
@@WalkWithWallace From watching yours I think I tackled the same route as you both. Up the rockfall and then handrailed the wee paths scrambling up to the top. Today was a hot one but another one in the bag and some great views.
Was that a double Brocken Spectre right there? Nice to get the legs oot every now n then, specially if you know the paths are good n not wading through tic infested ferns... Kev - few words - let the uber cool sunnies do the talking. Great video Robin. 😎⛺👌
Not bad eh. 👌🏼 We got a brockens just before the top and at the summit. I'm surprised I haven't found any pics. After ending the video I had to walk through a lot of long grass. Touch wood no ticks. 🤞🏻
Hi Guy's, Great trip and I suspect nae bother with midges with that nice breeze. The Corbett was a bonus and would keep you away from the crowds on the path heading up. Cheers, Charlie.
Great stuff Robin. I love to see those cloud inversions beneath those higher mountain peaks. Also nice to see an expert at work putting a fly sheet on in strong winds. As a novice wild camper, putting the fly on in wind is a battle to say the least! The ridge looked fab by the way. Looked like great 360 views from there
Cheers Anthony. Those inversion conditions were brilliant, didn't expect that. As for the Floating Cloud. It's not a tent configuration I'm used to with pitching the inner first. 🏕 But it went up well. 👌🏼
Your ⛺ been tangoed! Sorry showing my age there! Is this a fashion tend up there with these tights and shorts combo!? 😁 Really atmospheric at the summit there - good stuff!👍🍺🍺👍
Haha, I remember those adverts. Got a few slaps at schools. Imagine if those adverts were on TV now. 👀 Yeah, I'm liking the shorts/tights combo for the summer. 😁
Cracking camp , lovely atmospheric conditions and 2 spectres now thats special. The floating cloud must be designed on the MSR range of tents , looks roomy if a tad bright lol . Nice one atb Dave
As is de rigueur I could mock you for having white skin on your legs...however given some of the sights I have seen since the warm weather I feel it would be unfair. Another great video thanks for sharing
Hi Ric, I haven't properly tested it in the wind to give you an exact answer. It handled the wind nicely on this trip, probably only 20mph gusts. There is a gap of 2-3cm between the fly and the ground, so definitely a 3 season tent.
How bad is the bog on Meall na Fearna? Just peat hags or full-on swamp? Got this route lined up tomorrow but not sure about doing it from the north or from Glenartney in the south east. North is winning atm just because the path up Ben Vorlich is so easy.
@@WalkWithWallace I've got the Stealth 1.5 which is brilliant for stealth camping and low weight, however I wouldn't mind some extra weight for such comfort, it does make a difference. Inspiring videos. 👍🏻
@@rogerfromthemoors I had the Stealth 1.5 too, didn't totally dislike it, but couldn't get it pitched very well. I used to carry a peice of para cord for measuring the front door width. Have you sussed out the perfect pitch?
@@WalkWithWallace Aye, got trouble with the front door, needs to be perfectly aligned. Sides are usually okay, sometimes I just put in extra pegs. Droops a wee bit when it's wet, but I like its classic outline. :D I'll look for something more spacious and fuss free for my next one.
That pole, haha! It looks like an antenna! Well done boys, you got 2 corbetts in the bag & Kev got his Brocken Spectres, fantastico! :D How did you find the tights/leggings in the wind? The tent looked like it dealt with the wind well there, especially so in the morning when it was just the inner & you could see the poles bending but holding.
That pole is a nice wee reminder of the CWT. Still annoying I can't collapse it though. 😆 The wind was quite warm, but it can cut through the tights if it was colder. Could have done with just tightening everything up before going to sleep but it done well in 20mph winds. ⛺
Just found your channel and subbed Robin. Love your content, good info and great editing. Did these couple years ago in sweltering heat, nice wee scramble on stuc a chroin. What size of rucksack do you use for carrying camping gear.? ATB Frank.
Hello Robin. I'm doing the WHW soon as was thinking on using the Cloud base mat. I normally use the Seatosummit Ether light XT. Not sure. Back to the drawing board 🤔. Atb Steve 👍
@@WalkWithWallace Hi Rob, the Cloud Peak is based on the Hilleberg Allak 2. Its weighs 2.5kgs all in, but is a brilliant tent. Geodesic, freestanding and outer first, as well as price are great selling points...
@@davidcressey ah yes, you're right. They'll never be as well made as the originals, but I feel they're getting better and the price point is decent for what you get.
Great video, my friend! Lovely hiking adventure! The nature is amazing, too.. Those mountains are incredible...Enjoyed watching a lot! Cheers from Russia, Wallace , and how about visiting my channel as well? I've got something to share about camping hacks and tips ! Anyway, best wishes in all your plans and beginnings! Regards, Yuriy!
