Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
What do you think. Should I swap tents with Andy 😂. check it out here. geni.us/UOGHyperlitemid1
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I set out with my mate Andy to hike the Edale skyline in the Peak District, expecting a straightforward route, but the intense heat quickly had us searching for a water source. Our detour led us down a challenging scramble right as the heavens opened, leaving us completely soaked by the time we found a spot to pitch our tents. To top it off, a strict fire ban meant no stoves, so I had to settle for a soggy, cold-soaked porridge dinner before bedding down for the night!
I've started sharing my routes over on Hiiker. They've kindly given me a discount via my affiliate link
https://hiiker.app/paulmessner?via=paul and then you can download to my routes here https://hiiker.app/users/6h3F8tE4psSp4WtyBUP5MUy8Bo22/hikes and use the app to navigate you. I'll be uploading all my future hikes here.
My current backpacking setup for The Great Glen Way:
Trail Running Shoes geni.us/UOGtopovista
Tent durstongear.com/products/x-dome-1-plus-ultralight-backpacking-tent
Backpack geni.us/UOGHyperliteUnbound55
Stove geni.us/UOGJetboilTrailcook
Quilt geni.us/UOGVesperQuilt
Sleeping Pad geni.us/UOGNemoEclipse
Mini Inflator Pump geni.us/UOGgigapump
Sambob Hoodie geni.us/UOGSamboAlpha90
Outdoor Research Helium Waterproof Jacket geni.us/UOGORHeliumUL
Pillows geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Little sit pad geni.us/UOGLittleSitPad
Mug geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Powerbank amzn.to/4olrv78
Charging block amzn.to/4ecLzUz
Water bottle geni.us/UOGThrubottle
Rab Down Jacket geni.us/UOGRabmythicjacket
Darn Tough socksgeni.us/UOGDarntoughsocks
First aid kit geni.us/UOGLifesystemsfirstaid
Little towel geni.us/UOGTowel
Wilderness Wash geni.us/UOGWildernesswash
Ikea storage bags ikea.com/gb/en/p/rensare-clothes-bag-set-of-3-check-pattern-grey-black-30432502
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
Multi-day Hikes Playlists
Cumbria Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49lK5YCmgcZRT1Q3_cIjR4o
West Highland Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49qFqV3d99ATSR6T6bAL92U
Peak District Multi Day Hikes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49WHWTNtRYD5r2nkiwdNUch
Cairngorms youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa48Wxn3MGLWl3PJyEyV89Q5_
Timestamps
00:00 - Morning brew and route planning
03:35 - Pack weight comparison with Andy
06:38 - Starting the hike and enjoying the views
12:56 - Coffee break at the honesty box
20:00 - Running out of water
24:50 - Dropping down to find the waterfall
26:02 - The rain starts pouring
30:29 - Tackling the technical scramble
35:35 - Finding a spot and pitching the tents
37:14 - Adapting to the fire ban and wet gear
42:03 - Evening reflections in the rain
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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
What do you think. Should I swap tents with Andy 😂. check it out here. geni.us/UOGHyperlitemid1
messner.co.uk
WIN a FULL WILD CAMPING SETUP
I set out with my mate Andy to hike the Edale skyline in the Peak District, expecting a straightforward route, but the intense heat quickly had us searching for a water source. Our detour led us down a challenging scramble right as the heavens opened, leaving us completely soaked by the time we found a spot to pitch our tents. To top it off, a strict fire ban meant no stoves, so I had to settle for a soggy, cold-soaked porridge dinner before bedding down for the night!
I've started sharing my routes over on Hiiker. They've kindly given me a discount via my affiliate link
https://hiiker.app/paulmessner?via=paul and then you can download to my routes here https://hiiker.app/users/6h3F8tE4psSp4WtyBUP5MUy8Bo22/hikes and use the app to navigate you. I'll be uploading all my future hikes here.
My current backpacking setup for The Great Glen Way:
Trail Running Shoes geni.us/UOGtopovista
Tent durstongear.com/products/x-dome-1-plus-ultralight-backpacking-tent
Backpack geni.us/UOGHyperliteUnbound55
Stove geni.us/UOGJetboilTrailcook
Quilt geni.us/UOGVesperQuilt
Sleeping Pad geni.us/UOGNemoEclipse
Mini Inflator Pump geni.us/UOGgigapump
Sambob Hoodie geni.us/UOGSamboAlpha90
Outdoor Research Helium Waterproof Jacket geni.us/UOGORHeliumUL
Pillows geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Little sit pad geni.us/UOGLittleSitPad
Mug geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Powerbank amzn.to/4olrv78
Charging block amzn.to/4ecLzUz
Water bottle geni.us/UOGThrubottle
Rab Down Jacket geni.us/UOGRabmythicjacket
Darn Tough socksgeni.us/UOGDarntoughsocks
First aid kit geni.us/UOGLifesystemsfirstaid
Little towel geni.us/UOGTowel
Wilderness Wash geni.us/UOGWildernesswash
Ikea storage bags ikea.com/gb/en/p/rensare-clothes-bag-set-of-3-check-pattern-grey-black-30432502
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
Multi-day Hikes Playlists
Cumbria Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49lK5YCmgcZRT1Q3_cIjR4o
West Highland Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49qFqV3d99ATSR6T6bAL92U
Peak District Multi Day Hikes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49WHWTNtRYD5r2nkiwdNUch
Cairngorms youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa48Wxn3MGLWl3PJyEyV89Q5_
Timestamps
00:00 - Morning brew and route planning
03:35 - Pack weight comparison with Andy
06:38 - Starting the hike and enjoying the views
12:56 - Coffee break at the honesty box
20:00 - Running out of water
24:50 - Dropping down to find the waterfall
26:02 - The rain starts pouring
30:29 - Tackling the technical scramble
35:35 - Finding a spot and pitching the tents
37:14 - Adapting to the fire ban and wet gear
42:03 - Evening reflections in the rain
patreon.com/paulmessner
Join our Patreon community for additional videos, community WhatsApp style chats and more. MASSIVE thanks to YOU. I couldn’t do this without your support.
messner.co.uk
WIN a FULL WILD CAMPING SETUP
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
