Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
We headed into the Scottish hills to test this new-ish tent in winter conditions… expecting snow, but we got wind, driving rain and sleet and some challenging conditions.
What we didn’t expect was spotting a potential issue with the tent poles during the pitch. . I would also like to aks for help to ask if I am pitching wrong or any help and advice to help me prevent this. I have purchased a second pole as a spare just incase.
In this video:
A real-world winter camp test
Why conditions didn’t go to plan — and why that actually helped
A closer look at the tent setup and the pole issue
Honest thoughts: user error, bad conditions, or a design flaw?
Let me know in the comments: issue… or just one of those things? Any advice would be greatly recieved.
If you’ve enjoyed the journey, you can support the channel by buying me a coffee — it genuinely helps more than you know. - buymeacoffee.com/scotlandsmountains
Link to Rays Channel - youtube.com/@RS.Outdoors
Follow me on the below links:)
Instagram - instagram.com/scotlandsmountains
Twitter - twitter.com/steamingboots
Facebook - facebook.com/steaming.boots.71
Flickr - flickr.com/photos/scotlandsmountains
All music from the YouTube Library and Powerdirector 365 shutterstock membership
YouTube Library - Days are Long and North by Silent Partner
A special thanks to Gavin McCloy for use of his composition :
"Scotlands Mountains"
Please click here for this music - https://linktr.ee/gavinmccloypiano
NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) walked in wknd of 31st /01 /2026
00:00 Introduction - winter camp
04:50 trying to find a pitch in challenging weather
08:08 getting the tent up - a struggle
10:50 exploring and finding a cave?
15:37 Rays thoughts on his new KUIU Stormstar
19:23 too wild - time to retreat to the tents
21:31 Gear overview for Winter camping
30:50 bent pole issue
31:43 potential issue with tent or how we pitch it
We headed into the Scottish hills to test this new-ish tent in winter conditions… expecting snow, but we got wind, driving rain and sleet and some challenging conditions.
What we didn’t expect was spotting a potential issue with the tent poles during the pitch. . I would also like to aks for help to ask if I am pitching wrong or any help and advice to help me prevent this. I have purchased a second pole as a spare just incase.
In this video:
A real-world winter camp test
Why conditions didn’t go to plan — and why that actually helped
A closer look at the tent setup and the pole issue
Honest thoughts: user error, bad conditions, or a design flaw?
Let me know in the comments: issue… or just one of those things? Any advice would be greatly recieved.
If you’ve enjoyed the journey, you can support the channel by buying me a coffee — it genuinely helps more than you know. - buymeacoffee.com/scotlandsmountains
Link to Rays Channel - youtube.com/@RS.Outdoors
Follow me on the below links:)
Instagram - instagram.com/scotlandsmountains
Twitter - twitter.com/steamingboots
Facebook - facebook.com/steaming.boots.71
Flickr - flickr.com/photos/scotlandsmountains
All music from the YouTube Library and Powerdirector 365 shutterstock membership
YouTube Library - Days are Long and North by Silent Partner
A special thanks to Gavin McCloy for use of his composition :
"Scotlands Mountains"
Please click here for this music - https://linktr.ee/gavinmccloypiano
NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) walked in wknd of 31st /01 /2026
00:00 Introduction - winter camp
04:50 trying to find a pitch in challenging weather
08:08 getting the tent up - a struggle
10:50 exploring and finding a cave?
15:37 Rays thoughts on his new KUIU Stormstar
19:23 too wild - time to retreat to the tents
21:31 Gear overview for Winter camping
30:50 bent pole issue
31:43 potential issue with tent or how we pitch it
