In search of STUNNING scenery on the Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands! @BackpackingUK
In search of STUNNING scenery on the Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands!  @BackpackingUK
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is my first time visiting the Isle of Skye and I'm blown away. Southern Skye is perfect for hiking and backpacking and the remoteness makes it ideal for wild camping. I went off in search of the best view in the UK, the black cullin mountains and the beautiful coastline.

Decathlon Simond Sprint Tarp Tent Ultralight Backpacking Tent
499 grams, 620 grams all-in
Link will be shown when it's officially released

Zenbivy Dirt Bag quilt and pillow
zenbivy.co.uk/BACKPACKING_UK
Zenbivy have set up a website for UK users!

Backpacking Gear:
Gregory Packs Paragon 60 backpack
Osprey 50L-70L backpacking bag liner
OMM chest rig
Atom Packs The Roo bumbag

Camping Gear:
Highlander foil roll mat
Nortent sleeping bad
Decathlon Forclaz cookset and camping stove

Hiking Gear:
Mountain Equipment Odyssey waterproof jacket
Rab waterproof trousers
Decathlon Quechua MH500 hiking boots
Darn Tough and Injinji socks
Fjallraven Abisko hiking trousers
OMM Core Hoody
DHB merino top
ISOBAA merino bottoms
Mountain Equipment t-shirts (2)

Electronics:
Nirecore NB20000 power bank and head torch
Flextail Gear 10000 power bank and Tiny Pump 2x
DJI Neo drone
iPhone 17 Pro
Claymore light

Check out my Instagram for some awesome photos instagram.com/backpacking_uk

Visit my new Amazon Shop! amazon.co.uk/shop/backpackinguk

If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK

Thanks, Andy.

#hiking #backpacking #wildcamping
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