Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This wild camp became an unexpected solo backpacking tent test! I came to the Lake District to take on the Newlands Horseshoe with the idea of wild camping on the summit of Robinson. As I was hiking the weather was glorious, but when I pitched my new Nortent Varde 1 tent, the weather changed rapidly.
The strong wind came from nowhere and was not forecast at all. My backpacking gear had a real test in the cold and wind. My camping gear gave me real confidence solo camping in poor conditions.
The Newlands Round is an awesome hiking trail in the Lake District taking on 6 Wainwright Walks including Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson.
Check out my Instagram for some awesome photos instagram.com/backpacking_uk
Total weight was approx 13kg including food, water and beers.
Backpacking Gear used:
Nortent Varde 1 backpacking tent nortent.com/products/varde-1
Osprey Exos Pro 55 backpack amzn.to/42aUNLS
Camping Gear Used:
Neve Gear Waratah quilt https://nevegear.com.au/products/waratah
Big Agnes Rapide SL inflatable sleeping pad amzn.to/42iRfaq
Thermarest foam core pillow amzn.to/3Kmnq2B
Camping Cooking Gear used:
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe camping stove amzn.to/4pLK9Fq
Fire Maple G3 cookset 600ml amzn.to/42ggOJf G2 750ml amzn.to/42grqHV
Sea to Summit XL Bowl amzn.to/4pQ4HNc
Hiking Gear Used:
Inov-8 trail running shoes
OMM Core Hoodie amzn.to/42gs7Rx
OMM Core Mitts amzn.to/4mKvxU1
OMM Core Neck Thingy amzn.to/42Vl68X
OMM Trousers
Inov-8 Tee
Inov-8 Race Ultra Shorts
Darn Tough Socks amzn.to/46YVwSX
Electricals Used:
Nitecore NU27 Head Torch amzn.to/4mEJMK2
Flextrail Gear Tiny Pump 2x amzn.to/486T9yE
Nitecore 10000 Power Bank amzn.to/42ebkyx
Misc:
Sea to Summit Towel amzn.to/42ih9Lr
Sea to Summit Wipes amzn.to/4mILKJs
Sea to Summit Spoon amzn.to/42LEXHC
Sea to Summit Dry Bag amzn.to/4pLZK7T
Gossamer Gear Ditty Bag
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter amzn.to/4mYc9Dj
Platypus Foldable Water Bottle amzn.to/48BREZg
If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Note: I receive a tiny commission on the links above but this does not effect the price you pay.
Thanks, Andy.
#wildcamping #wildcampinguk #camping
This wild camp became an unexpected solo backpacking tent test! I came to the Lake District to take on the Newlands Horseshoe with the idea of wild camping on the summit of Robinson. As I was hiking the weather was glorious, but when I pitched my new Nortent Varde 1 tent, the weather changed rapidly.
The strong wind came from nowhere and was not forecast at all. My backpacking gear had a real test in the cold and wind. My camping gear gave me real confidence solo camping in poor conditions.
The Newlands Round is an awesome hiking trail in the Lake District taking on 6 Wainwright Walks including Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson.
Check out my Instagram for some awesome photos instagram.com/backpacking_uk
Total weight was approx 13kg including food, water and beers.
Backpacking Gear used:
Nortent Varde 1 backpacking tent nortent.com/products/varde-1
Osprey Exos Pro 55 backpack amzn.to/42aUNLS
Camping Gear Used:
Neve Gear Waratah quilt https://nevegear.com.au/products/waratah
Big Agnes Rapide SL inflatable sleeping pad amzn.to/42iRfaq
Thermarest foam core pillow amzn.to/3Kmnq2B
Camping Cooking Gear used:
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe camping stove amzn.to/4pLK9Fq
Fire Maple G3 cookset 600ml amzn.to/42ggOJf G2 750ml amzn.to/42grqHV
Sea to Summit XL Bowl amzn.to/4pQ4HNc
Hiking Gear Used:
Inov-8 trail running shoes
OMM Core Hoodie amzn.to/42gs7Rx
OMM Core Mitts amzn.to/4mKvxU1
OMM Core Neck Thingy amzn.to/42Vl68X
OMM Trousers
Inov-8 Tee
Inov-8 Race Ultra Shorts
Darn Tough Socks amzn.to/46YVwSX
Electricals Used:
Nitecore NU27 Head Torch amzn.to/4mEJMK2
Flextrail Gear Tiny Pump 2x amzn.to/486T9yE
Nitecore 10000 Power Bank amzn.to/42ebkyx
Misc:
Sea to Summit Towel amzn.to/42ih9Lr
Sea to Summit Wipes amzn.to/4mILKJs
Sea to Summit Spoon amzn.to/42LEXHC
Sea to Summit Dry Bag amzn.to/4pLZK7T
Gossamer Gear Ditty Bag
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter amzn.to/4mYc9Dj
Platypus Foldable Water Bottle amzn.to/48BREZg
If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Note: I receive a tiny commission on the links above but this does not effect the price you pay.
Thanks, Andy.
#wildcamping #wildcampinguk #camping
