Thanks for sharing. I’ve taken my Notch out for a few low level DofE camps now but will be taking it to Scotland next month for a proper extended trip up Ben Nevis and the Mamores. I can’t wait
I do love a summer pack!!... feels like carrying a small car on our back for most of the year!. Then boom!!! summer's in full bloom!. Though for the trade off of carrying such a light pack, we are burdened with flying, biting , beasties....Take care out there.
with British summers more autumn at the moment never know what to carry. Just about to finnish the Limestone way and pack weighs a ton in July. Another great video mate keep it up.
Nice to see the load out, I am always working at it lol It’s a shame the planes have to fly over a great spot , very lucky up in the Cheviots it’s silent Keep up the good work Cheers
the bag dave is the 180 they do a 360 too which is a bit warmer rated..i onlu use the 180 when the warmer nights are forecast certainly above zero..although on the whw we got temps of -3 overnight & though wearing the down jacket in bed i was quite comfortable.
Cracking video that Andy! Lots of info and tips 👍 It would be nice if you could do the same for your winter gear when that time of year comes round again? Would also like to thank you for putting me on to Contact coffee through one of your previous videos. A great brew, always get the "red on" , I love a strong coffee, funnily enough was having one while watching this 😀
ill definitely be doing a winter load out as its another system i do get a lot of comment & questions about..as for the contact coffee its all i use now & its great tasting coffee.
Great tips thanks Andy 👍 my last kit pack out was my 50L Atom Mo and it weighed around 11kg!! I’m going to ditch the dry-bags and try your layering system for this weekend and see how much space I can save 🤓
Good that, man after my own heart, don't measure the fuel, don't weigh (too much) and relaxed. If I hadn't got that 40l zerk think I'd a got a Mo of similar size. Keep on keeping on 👍 al sithi 😉
cheers david ayy i dont really ever weigh the pack i take what i need for a comfortable & enjoyable camp..just for the sakes of these type of videos ill weight the pack..
Great load out Andy 👌 I get far too excited when i see decent kit lists these days than i do when i see pictures of naked ladies....I can't decide if its an age thing or if its a Kit thing 🤔All i know for certain is that its a very expensive thing 🙄.
Good stuff Andy. I'm with you on not using numerous stuff sacks, as long as you can keep your important kit dry. However I do like to know exactly how much fuel I need for a brew etc. I sometimes head out with just 20ml ;-)
Great video, Andy. One question: why do you have a stuff sack for camp clothes rather than keeping it in the foot of your sleeping bag? Thanks for uploading. 👍
its something ive never thought of tbh i do use the packing cell with my jacket in as an xtra pillow too but i may have a go at stuffing the clothes in the bag..always learning 😉
Thanks Andrew. I'm always fascinated by what others take. I never get my gear down to what you seem to manage. I didn't hear you mention waterproofs or any navigation stuff - map, compass etc. Was this because of the weather forecast and because you were in a very familiar area? I don't think I've ever risked a backpack without those whatever the forecast and however well I know the area. I'm possibly over cautious. Thanks again. Lots of food for thought.
forecast wise i do check three forecasts & take a chance if all three are looking good..if there a percentage wise chance then of course id take the waterproofs..nav wise for kinder ive been exploring that place since i was at school so im pretty confident in my own sense of awareness & familiarity whilst up there even in challenging conditions..
Alright Andy. Great video. Noticed no waterproof jacket or bottoms, obviously u checked weather and wasn’t forecast for rain, but as Lake District weather goes, it can change in the blink of an eye. I’ve never took the plunge just to leave them at home and rely on the forecast. I know your walking kit will be quick drying and have a dwr so will withstand light showers. What’s your opinion.
i do take weather forecasts into consideration & the three i rely on if forecasting no rain i do tend to take a chance..also knowing kinder as i do i can sort of predict what the conditions are gonna be like so as i say i do tend to take that risk..there's not many times off the top of my head ive been caught out if theres any chance percentage wise id take the jacket of course..
Hi Andrew great video. I’m heading up to the Peak District end of the month for first wild camp. Do you have any recommendations for a good area where you’re unlikely to be loved on? Was thinking Fairbrook Naze?
firstly its highly unlikely you'll get moved on up on kinder its not agricultural land or a grouse driven managed area so you'll be fine there.. if it's you're first time up there id stick to the southern edge maybe around woolpacks or grindslow knoll & then if you need a quick get off it's a pretty simple route off.
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hi phil the vx35 is no longer available it was a limited edition pack with a limited amount made..nearest to it is the atom which can be either 30,35 or 40 litre & has customisable options..
I think 6kg is a good weight I think once you start going under that you you lose that bit of comfort or or things you need in an emergency.i ways carry waterproofs as well and a map and compass also I have a little dab radio and gsi mug I weighed it the other day 6.8kg that's with food no water.
yeah ive never got below that sort of weight & wouldnt want to really..its a happy medium where i can still be comfortable warm & it be an enjoyable camp rather than enduring it a s some seem to do,that & i like my sleep too lol..
@@AndrewBeavers as soon as saw your upload and I knew I contacted them..they were quick in replying but sadly as I didn’t order through your link they couldn’t do anything…btw the Atom 40 is epic..loving it so far
haha first thing to do is when out on a camp & you get back look at what you didnt use or what you used minimally & decide if you can do without it..youll be surprised what you can leave at home.
Hi Andrew, tha could save some brass by putting some thought in to your food. Those bought meals are getting silly - How Much!!!!! Have a look at Huel hot and savoury, and Protein Works. You need to use twice the amount they say but it still works out at just over four pounds per meal. Cracking films - I'll sithee 👍
Thanks for the tip. Just checking out the Huel ones, they look decent enough to try. Per calorie they work out the same though as the Huel ones are only 400kcal each
I’ve used Huel H&S with a packet of microwave rice. Boil water to hydrate the Huel and then boil more water to heat the rice through. You have to put the rice directly in the water as the pack doesn’t let heat through quickly. Its 800 calories for the Huel and the rice
