Great stuff Jiffy. That sky at the beginning was something else. Didnt see this one come up on my feed for some reason, even though Ive got notifications set to ‘all’. Good pillow tip. If you have a Sea to Summit one they come with velcro attachments for pillows. I had an older model without the velcro and they kindly sent me some adhesive ones for free. Loved the bit where you popped your head out of the Tent! Dont forget to upload to Great Outdoors, always good to see your videos there👍
Loved watching that Jiffy, recognised some local landmarks there. I got all moist over the gear load out. I love the “I’ve had it ages” thing in case the wife is watching 😜😜.
This was a very nice, Informative video. I admire how you hike and deal with the loss of your lung. I’m getting back into hiking despite the fact that chemotherapy makes my feet hurt like hell with every step, and the fact that I am quite week. I tell myself that it’s a state of mind - and grind on.
Thank you. Just take it one step at a time and you will gradually get better and feel fitter. I do struggle on the steep hills so set myself a goal of 50 steps before I take a break. It is probably more of a mental goal than anything. It took me a while though. Keep chipping as they say. All the very best, Jiffy 👍
Heyup Jiffy👍. I've just revisited this vlog and it struck firstly that it's ages since we've seen any new stuff. We so hope you're well and we love yer vlogs mainly bcoz of your sunny disposition 😃🙏🚜🦬👍👍
This was very useful as was the Enan comparison video. Thank you. I’ve looked at SO many lightweight tent reviews. The usual suspects Lanshan, Six Moons, Big Agnes, MSR. And I’ve never felt that any of them was The One. I know the Enan is currently £750 but I reckon I’m going for it and rejecting the more affordable options on the reasonable basis of “buy cheap, buy twice”. I had to watch all the less expensive tent reviews to appreciate just how the Hilleberg is such value for money. It oozes quality. And I wasn’t aware that Hilleberg did such a lighter tent as most people have the ones that are built like tanks. So thanks once again. I notice you haven’t put up a video in a while so I hope you’re doing ok in these strange times. Best wishes.
Thank you Ian. I’m well but have had some personal issues to deal with over the past few months. I’m hoping to get back out again soon. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
i would recommend a bit more first aid kit - as a minimum i would add a field dressing, or a clean cotton hankie would suffice for quick application to a wound. a couple of big bin liners i always have at the bottom of my pack, they weigh very little but can be used for all sorts-a friend lost his jacket on a hike, and i made a rough waterproof for him when the heavens opened!
Great advice about your gear .Stupidly got caught out last night by returning in darkness walking up an unknown cliff path from the beach. Taking a torch for even the shortest walk to be prepared for unpredictable situations would have been better . Murphy's law
You've mirrored my own thoughts exactly on this one Jiffy. I'm currently trying to trim what I carry to an absolute minimum. My kit cupboard is full of stuff which I've bought on a whim, thinking it might be useful but in reality never is. I've recently changed over from a sleeping bag to a quilt. Got the Thermarest Vesper -20F/-6C. Lovely and cosy and lightweight. Still kept my Rab 900 for the colder months. Same tent as yourself. I've attached the extra guys on the end panels. They do make a difference. Take care.
Thank you Frederick. I think that you can easily take too much stuff which isn’t necessary. The weight of my pack wasn’t noticeable at all on this, which was great 👍🏻
Hello Jiffy(?) Can I ask I see the inner door on the Enan is monolite fabric ( not no see um standard)? Do you find there's no breeze comes thru it ? It's the same stuff that my zerogram thru hiker inner was made of and I found it to be brilliant at blocking breeze . I fancy the Enan but I thought the door was standard no see um which put me off but it looks like my fears were unfounded ? Cheers Andrew
Hi Andrew, I haven’t found it to be “breezy” inside and it has been windy when I’ve been out. It’s not been cold though so don’t really know what it will be like if there is a cold breeze. It’s a cracking little tent though. I hope you’re well mate 👍🏻
Jiffy..... Fantastic mate, great to see you in such a great spot 👌 great gear load out aswel. The Tshirt trick is handy to know 👍 I loved your comment, I don't really drink, but I'll only take a few cans 🤣😂 i disagree 😂🤣 the custard apple crunch is really nice.... Hope you're keeping well buddy... Stay safe ATB Dave 👍
Cheers Dave. It is a lovely spot there with some great views and easy to reach. I only have a drink when I’m out with you guys 😂. Hope you’re well mate, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
Hi Jiffy, have tried and consequently invested in the MSR WindBurner stove. Haven't actually tried it on the hill yet but had ago in a bit of a gale in my back garden. Knocks spots off the Jetboil in my opinion. Wonderful bit of kit. ATB.
Nice video mate good to see you back out. I liked the calm and clinical load out. I struggle to use my 48 litre kestrel. It always seems bursting at the seams. Usually I take my 65 Good to see a dry camp for you too. Great tip with the pillow like. I almost nicked the credit too 😆 I couldn’t do it to him. 👍 Atb.
It is a great tip mate. Great to be back out too. I haven’t got the legs to take much more at the moment. My fitness has gone over the past year and these few small hills were a struggle 😂. ATB mate 👍🏻
Jiffy nice run down on your gear. Always good to see that. Made me chuckle your phone bleeping away too! Shame you had no sunrise though and as for the walk passed, had to be done 😂🤣 ATB Andy
Nice one Jiffy , strange seeing you outside the tent lol . It looks like you have dialled in just what you need for an overnighter , I think I need to have a look at mine as I still carry more then I need . Thanks for the shoutout , I hope the pillow stayed in place . I sometimes put the mat and bag in my cheap lightweight tyvek bivi and that just stops the mat sliding about too. atb Dave
Cheers Dave. It’s a great tip mate. I’m a fidgety sleeper so it worked a treat. The weather was very unusual for me, I really didn’t know what to do 😂. I hope you’re well mate 👍🏻
I did not fast forward, in fact I had some problemswith the Internet connection, so your film took about 40 min for me. I liked the last shot, very funny.
I don’t find it any different to any of my other tents. The conditions you are in will determine how bad it is. Keep it vented and wipe down with a small towel every now and then if required. I haven’t had a wet sleeping yet 👍🏻
Cracking video as always Jiffy. I’ve just purchased the Uber light. Looking forward to testing it. Set looks spot on and some good advice and tips. ATB mate. TFS!!!! Craig
Hi great video iam looking at this tent just wondering if you ever close the air vents at both side. in bad weather heavy rain storms snow ect .would it be OK in 4 seasons..alos what's the condensation like would be great full for advice before I buy thanks Craig
Hiya Craig. I’ve had it out in some wind driven rain and non got through the panel at the end (I didn’t need to pull the covers down). I find venting it by opening the door a bit helps. All tents, including open tarps can get condensation, if the conditions are right. Don’t let anyone fool you otherwise. Just take a cloth to wipe things down. It will be fine in most weather except drifting snow because there isn’t an upper vent. Other than that, it’s just a much lighter Akto, which is 4 seasons. For strong winds though, I would think about double poles or a 10mm pole. Some extra guys will help too. It’s a cracking tent and very light considering its size and strength. I have got a film with it in wind up the Peak District. That was completely standard including pegs etc. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
(Wuz here). Good video mate. I use a Klymit V2 pad and blow it up by mouth. If I had a much more expensive pad such as the Uberlight though I’d definitely consider a mini pump to be an ‘essential’ bit of gear simply due to such pads being so bluddy expensive - blowing up by mouth can cause mould to grow on the inside.
That is another advantage mate, which I failed to mention. They are very expensive so I hope to get plenty of use out it. I hope you’re well mate, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
Time to get back into Snowdonia Mr.John Myers MBE 🙂 I live at Mold, last time I carelessly traveled through Pontblyddyn I ended-up on a Speed Awareness course ! Roughly where in Pontblyddyn are you ?
@@WildCampingWelshman Thanks ! Forecast is looking good so I will climb Snowdon tomorrow. It seems no supplier has Akto in stock, will have to wait like everyone else.
Lovely to see you out and about Jiffy. Excellent vlog again, tell me this time of year does the inside of the Enan flysheet have more condensation than the outside? My recent trip doing the Beacon way stages from Abergavenny to Crickhowell my tent inside was soaking wet 🏊🏻♂️
It always depends on the conditions Jim. Some nights nothing, other nights quite a bit. I really don’t let it bother me. I have more issues with condensation at home. I just wipe it down with a rag and crack on. I’ve had large family tents which are much worse (probably due to the amount of people breathing). Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻
There are 2 additional guyout points on both ends of our Enan. Have you ever added any additional lines that could be staked out on the end facing into the wind that should help the tent retain its shape in windy conditions? I intend to use the additional guy out points the next time I overnight. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
Not added any extra guys yet. I find it holds up pretty well without them and the inner doesn’t seem to be affected much at all. Best wishes from Wales 🏴 👍🏻
Nice vid. I always wonder how stable those jetboil/MSR things are when theyve got boiling water in them? Seem like a risky thing to sit near, although that might be allowing for my own clumsiness. Do you peg them down? Would definitely recommend a Kindle instead of lugging a heavy book around. Basic simple version holds charge for months and hardly weighs anything.
Cheers Rob. The Windburner has a tripod attachment on the base of the canister which you may not have seen in this film. I did have a kindle years ago but prefer reading a proper book 👍🏻
Very regimented load out Jiffy, I wish I was as organised and ruthless as you with my kit, I have cut it down a fair bit, but if I'm in the woods I need a saw, a decent knife, fire making stuff etc. I'm very impressed you can even walk up a tiny hill with one lung let alone some bigger ones. Those tiny pumps are a no brainer, I love mine, noisey but very worth it. I've never used gas on a wild camp, I suppose if I was in the hills all the time I would need to get a gas cooker. No beer!! No beer!? And you call yourself a wild camper? 😂🤣 Very disciplined. We're you in the forces Jiffy? Just checking out your rolled up sleeves... Lee
You know me so well Lee! Yes to several questions there mate. I do struggle on the hills, so just take my time. I used to love camp fires etc and still have some but it can be a touchy subject with some 🙄. The pump was great and as you said, a no brainer. I used to be a Sergeant Major in the Infantry so have some habits from there. I hope that I’m, perhaps, a bit more chilled out now 😉
Wow, congrats there Jiffy - not only did you get pretty perfect conditions, but you managed to pick a night when the Shropshire Mafia weren't out! Was there a match on or something? 🤔Very interesting to see a breakdown of your kit, and those intro shots were marvellous. Who'd have thought you were managing with one lung up all those hills we've seen you climb too? Fair play. Another very enjoyable one mate. Cheers. Rich. 👍
Cheers Rich. My lung works overtime sometimes 😂. It was a lovely spot and no mafia in sight (they were messaging me on Instagram though). It dawned on me that I hadn’t showed what I use so it was handy to kill some time. I hope you’re well mate. Jiffy 👍🏻
Rab Ascent is quite popular isn’t it. I started with the 500 and use it most of the time, got the 900 for sub-zero temperatures. Great tip about the t-shirt 👌🏼 What is it about “UK wild camping” and drinking beer though? 🤣🤣🤣
@@WildCampingWelshman ah nice one! I'm setting of to walk the mawdach way on Tuesday mine will be coming with me. Roughly 30 mile walk over 3 days hope the weather is nice.
Hi mate love your videos! I’ve just got my frost hilleburg akto. I was wondering if you could help me out with the musts for wild camping ! Warm gear . Thermometer. Cooking gear . Be great to get some help cheers :)
Hi Ashley, if you are just starting out, don’t go spending loads mate. Alpkit do some great gear at reasonable prices. Thermometer about £4 from aliexpress. Alpkit brukit is a decent cooker. Warm gear decathlon. A decent sleeping mat will make a huge difference in your warmth at night. I’ve built up and altered my kit over the years so it has taken me some time to get to this point (and a lot of money). Keep a look out for some second hand kit on Facebook marketplace too. ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
@@WildCampingWelshman thank you mate ! Maybe one day I’ll see you out and do a camp with you ! That would be great! p.s from Anglesey originally. Would be great to get some experience from you
