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We take a trip through Scotland over the Christmas break, 13 days in total using a Tischer Box 200 on the back of our trusty old Hilux. It's a small space but ample enough for two and obviously the comfort level is a step up from our last truck camping arrangement.
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Cheers,
Ben.
Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ATB
Ben.
Hello everyone, they sent me a flying camera to review! There is a discount on the Hover Air X1 until the 20th of December. Here's the product links -
uk.thehover.com
Cheers!
Ben.
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Links to those strong coffee bags (no affiliation)
amazon.co.uk/Strong-Shit-Coffee-Bags-Roasted/dp/B085HHH5VY
In this video I'm back out on the moors exploring Rudland Rigg and the Rosedale valley railway line. I also try out a freeze dried scrambled egg meal and have a brew on a Bronze Age burial mound.
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Ben.
Links to stuff -
Freeze dried meal, not bad if you are looking for a hearty meal to start the day, would go well with a bit of extra meat like ham added. I got it for a fiver but it's almost Β£9 now, I'd rather take 6 eggs and cook them myself than pay that if I'm honest.
expeditionfoods.com/products/scrambled-egg-with-cheese-caramelised-onion?variant=32291682975828
Bike I'm using - specializedconceptstore.co.uk/product/80421/2022-rockhopper-elite-29
In part 2 we spend a couple of days more in the Gutulia National Park before making our way south via Mora. We managed to enjoy a few more nights wild camping as we head further south before tackling the long drive back home.
Cheers and thanks for watching.
Ben.
In this video we take an impromptu road trip up north. We only had about a week to plan this trip so we didn't really plan anything and just took each day as it came. It was another enjoyable trip in this part of the world.
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Cheers,
Ben.
These are the ones I used -
sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/summer-for-grill/the-lions-kingdom-ostrich-steak-burgers-x2-240g
Thanks for watching π
ATB
Ben.
Hello,
In this video I have a quick look at a small pump that was sent to me from Flextail. Seems to be pretty good even though it doesn't have all the features of some of their other models.
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Ben.
I bought a mountain bike a few weeks ago, hopefully I can get out and do some bike packing in the coming months, or at least that's the plan. In this video I head out to scout a route and some potential camp spots but ended up getting lost π. Still good fun even though it was a fairly hot day.
The bike I settled on was a Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29, it's an 'entry level' mountain bike but it's streets ahead of the bikes I used to ride back in the day.
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Ben πΊ
In this instalment of dubious quality content we camp in the Dales, the midge levels were almost what you would expect in Scotland and we drink reasonably priced beer. Mice, dead rabbits, angry cows and demented sheep also contribute to what was an entirely forgettable wild camp!
Link to the tent - terra-nova.co.uk/products/coshee-micro
Link to the Steam Brew website, we had the session IPA and it looks like they have a good range of other ales too - steam-brew.com/en
Thanks for watching π
Ben.
Link the the article in The Press -
yorkpress.co.uk/news/23725989.big-cats-still-large-north-yorkshire
Spanish Albert and myself head out for an overnighter in one of the most spectacular locations in the English Lake District. Blea Water, whose name originates from Old Norse, meaning dark blue water, is the deepest tarn in the Lake District with a depth of 63 metres.
Great camp, a couple of good craft beers and a tough uphill followed by a tough downhill on both days.
Link to the beers (no affiliation) -
lochlomondbrewery.com
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Cheers,
Ben.
After our canoe trip we head to Glaskogen, on the way there we spend some time in a cabin, visit the famous car graveyard and have a look around an ancient fort.
Until next time!
Ben.
In this video we head west of Lake Vanern to the Swedish Lake District and spend a relaxing week paddling around the Lake Foxen area in an Ally Canoe.
We used the DANO hut campsites, purchased a fishing permit and sat back and relaxed in an area that we pretty much had to ourselves in great weather conditions.
Regarding my illness; we stayed at a campsite before the trip and the 'drinking water' tap was turned off, probably to stop it freezing during the night. I ended up using an adjacent tap from a washing up sink to drink water from, I later found out that this water was pumped directly from the lake. Tris didn't drink any as she had a large bottle of tonic water open, but I drank about a gallon. It's likely I picked up some sort of bacteria and it eventually caught up with me!
Other than that it was a great week, here's a link to the DANO website if anyone is interested in planning a trip to the region -
https://dalslandnordmarken.se/en/campsites/
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I head to the mountains with my friends for the evening, the weather was changeable and we endured sub zero temperatures during the night.
Check out Lee's channel and give him a sub, his video of this trip will be out next week -
youtube.com/@LeesOutdoorOdyssey
Link to the Telesin charging case and Stamina batteries -
telesinstore.com/collections/new-arrival/products/telesin-pocket-multifunctional-storage-charging-box-for-gopro-9-10-11
Thanks for watching and we'll be back shortly with a new series of videos from Sweden.
All the best,
Ben.
In this episode of campfire cooking the humble potato gets a French makeover in the dutch oven. Potatoes Dauphinoise (or Potatoes au Gratin if using par boiled tateys) is a fairly simple side dish but really adds a bit of rustic French charm to a plate of scran.
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ATB
Ben.
In this video I take my touring bike project out for a spin through the North Yorkshire countryside. It's an old Dawes Vantage entry level touring bike that has sat in various garages unused for over a decade, it needed a complete overhaul to get it back in shape but it's running well now.
Stay tuned for more bicycle adventures.
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Cheers,
Ben.
It was a good opportunity to test out a new camera we had bought as our old DSLR stopped working a few weeks ago. All in all a good night out and a great place to wild camp.
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Hello everyone, in this video we hide in the woods over Christmas and attempt to cook a Crimbo dinner over a campfire. The usual stuff; beers, wood splitting, camp fires etc.
I test out a lantern/speaker fro Mifa Audio, link here -
mifa.net/en
Thanks for Watching and Happy New Year!!!! πΊπΊ
ATB
Ben & Tris.
maxoak.uk/products/bluetti-eb55-537wh-700w-portable-power-station-solar-generator
Β£30 Discount code - Adventure30
Hello all,
In this video I check out the Bluetti EB55 by MaxOak; a 700w, 537Wh portable power pack aimed at campers. This was just a first look and an initial test, I'll be rigging the unit up in the shed soon with a solar panel.
Thanks for watching!
Atb,
Ben.
We head up towards Angle Tarn in the Eastern fells to spend the night in a new tent - the Fjallraven Abisko Endurance 2. Another quality tent and ideal for 2 people as it offers more living space than the Abisko Lite 2. It was a pretty cold evening with some strong winds but well worth the effort to get out.
The beer was from Vocation Brewery -
vocationbrewery.com/products/maple-glaze-maple-coconut-stout-6-8-440ml
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I was kindly asked to test out this heated vest from iHood. I couldn't fault it, worked well and kept me warm in minus conditions. I'll continue to test the vest over the winter.
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Links to website -
ihoodwarm.com/en-gb
Link to vest -
ihoodwarm.com/en-gb/collections/all/products/mens-ihood-heated-down-cotton-upgrade-black-vest
In this video we head to the North Yorks Moors for a spot of wild camping. The dark sets in early at this time of year so you have to keep yourself entertained during the long night, wine often helps in my experience, and maybe a downloaded film on your phone. Links to some of the gear used -
Valley and Peak insulated pouch (they always sell out fast) - valleyandpeak.co.uk/collections/valley-and-peak/products/insulated-pouch
Big Angnes Skyline UL Stool - ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/skyline-ul-stool
Fjallraven Abisko Lite 2 - trekitt.co.uk/sleep-shelter/tents/fjallraven-abisko-lite-2-pine-green__37012
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ATB,
Ben.
In this latest instalment of low quality content I take a look at two different alcohol stoves; the classic and much loved Trangia and triangle stand with the 0.9 and 0.6 kettle, and the Evernew titanium stove and the DX stand plus the 0.5 and 0.9 ultralight mug pots.
Slow boil times and cheap fuel! The Evernew set is expensive but very high quality and incredibly light while the Trangia is still a favourite the world over and a solid performer at a good price. They both boil water and there's no moving parts, nothing to go wrong!
Take a look at the XBOIL for an alternative, looks a lot safer especially if you think you'll encounter rough weather and need to cook in your tent porch.....of vestibule, whatever you want to call it. - https://www.x-boil.de/english.html
Links to the various products -
Evernew website, the price varies greatly for these products so spend time googling, I found eBay to be the cheapest for the burner and stand, but here's the main site - evernew-global.com/index.html
Trangia products are sold in loads of places in the UK, again, Google for the best prices.
Fire Dragon fuels - firedragonfuel.com
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Ben.
Hello Everyone,
Footage from a couple of weekends in the woods. It's been a few slow weeks due to an annoying chest infection and the recent poor weather etc. so we've just been working on the firewood supplies and relaxing around the fire with a few ales.
Brewdog ale - brewdog.com/uk/rattle-and-rum-4-x-can
Follow us on insta - instagram.com/adventure_outdoors76
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Ben.
youtube.com/c/OutdoorIntrigue/featured
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ATB
Ben & Tris.
The bushcraft knife was made by Mason Bushcraft Knives -
instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives
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ATB,
Ben.
Hello,
In this video I take a look at the different sleeping bags and sleeping mats I use to get me through the 4 seasons here in the UK.
Mountain Equipment Helium 250 - mountain-equipment.co.uk/products/helium-250
Rab Alpine 400 - https://rab.equipment/uk/alpine-400
Rab Ascent 700 - https://rab.equipment/uk/ascent-700
The Exped mats I use have now been updated and are no longer available, the new range is called 'Ultra' and the colours are a bit naff but they are quality products - exped.com/en/products/sleeping-mats
Although the down bags are expensive, I managed to get them heavily discounted by buying the summer bag in the middle of winter, and the warmer bags in the middle of summer when retailers are looking to shift stock.
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ATB,
Ben.
Unfortunately Woodland Ways no longer stocks the Finnish wilderness pan but similar thin blue iron pans with folding/detachable handles can be found on the continent if you spend a while on Google to find them.
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ATB
Ben.
In this episode we head over to Ennerdale which is a majestic valley in the western lakes, a great landscape that is managed with the purpose of 're-wilding' which is always good news in my book. A herd of cattle roam the woodlands (just how they should) and plenty of Herdwick's occupy the higher ground, an environment that looks more like northern Sweden than the north west of England. We enjoy a calm but midge infested evening.
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Ben.
Link to the Slingback Chair - ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/slingback-chair
Hello everyone,
In this video I take a closer look at the Abisko Dome 2 tent, a great quality feature packed four season tent. We used it on our Iceland trip and I was impressed with how well it performed, it's a little heavy for solo use but manageable easily enough for 2 people.
Thanks for watching,
ATB,
Ben.
Link to the tent -
fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/tents-sleeping-bags/tents/abisko-dome-2
Hello everyone,
In this video we head north to hike the Laugavegur Trail. We camp along the route and enjoy mainly good weather, it's a truly great hike. We put a new tent to the test; a Fjallraven Abisko Dome 2 which worked well for the trip. The organisation of the trip was straightforward enough and the only real downside was the general high cost of accommodation, food and ale whilst in Reykjavik.
Please leave a comment or ask any questions about the trip, I'll do my best to reply as soon as I can.
As always, thanks for watching!
Take it easy,
Ben.
Hello everyone,
I head out with my mate for an overnight trekking adventure in the Lake District, we never got around to doing any talking to the camera so this is a video full of the B roll. The weather was a bit rough at camp but that didn't stop us from sitting in the rain and chugging a few beers before early onset hypothermia became a concern. The sky eventually cleared for an hour before the bad weather set in again for the rest of the trip.
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ATB
Ben.
In this video I get overly excited about a Trangia frying pan, make a nice cup of coffee with the tetra drip and enjoy a few hours up in the woods.
This is where I bought the Tetra from -
valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/tetra-drip-ultralight-coffee-dripper?dfw_tracker=140839-31221476819076&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMSWBhAdEiwAVJ2ndkFse2iOfRtu9aJp3DjB0ZjH31WpVWRFt0mqSWxWKj-xvq-PAs6uchoCQpEQAvD_BwE
In this video I go through the gear we took with us on the West Highland Way. I managed to get the pack down to a very reasonable base weight of 7.8kg but this increased once I added camera gear, tripod and battery equipment which added around 1.3kg but the pack was still easy to manage along the route. I'm not really a lightweight hiker but on these long treks it's worth lightening the load, I met lots of campers on the first day and 80% of them were really struggling with heavy packs, by day 2 most of them had given up so it's worth taking only what you need.
I've listed the main kit below with a few Amazon affiliate links.
Thanks for watching and happy hiking!
Ben.
Gear -
Backpack - Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60
Tent - MSR Freelite 3 2022 (link to review -youtube.com/watch?v=GKlRmZQ0wCI&t=297s)
Tyvek Ground Sheet - amzn.to/3AE1I2T
Sleeping bag - Mountain Equipment Helium 250
Sleeping mat - Exped Synmat HL winter
Pillow - Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight - amzn.to/3yt18CG
Petzl E Lite - amzn.to/3RnTj9L
Big Agnes Skyline UL Stool
Cook kit -
Evernew Titanium Mug Pot 900 - amzn.to/3c6A44J
Soto Windmaster Stove with Tri Flex Pot Stand
Sea to Summit Delta Long Handled Plastic Spoon - amzn.to/3NUiIVU
Snow Peak titanium 300ml mug - amzn.to/3anW3Ug
GSI Pot Grip - amzn.to/3PdR5Ii
Snow Peak Titanium Bowl - uk.snowpeak.com/products/trek-titanium-bowl-stw-003t
Katadyn Be Free 1L Water Filter
Hydropak Stash 750ml - amzn.to/3OYqbEu
I use this shop frequently and can recommend them -
ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk
I usually buy a load of freeze dried meals in bulk from this shop -
basecampfood.com
The medical kit and small wash bag are made by Wild Sky Gear, they make all sorts of different ultralight bags. Here's a link to their eBay shop -
ebay.co.uk/str/wildskygear
Here's part 1 of our hike -
youtube.com/watch?v=vZAvA9WOmwI&t=83s
Part 2 -
youtube.com/watch?v=cuapglmOdtY
Hello friends,
In this video we head up to Aviemore and head out on a 30 mile trek taking in the Fords of Avon, and two old drovers routes the 'Lairig an Laoigh' and the 'Lairig Ghru'. It's a really good hike with the potential to bag a few peaks if you had the time, we visit the Fords of Avon refuge hut (little more than a shed for emergencies) and the famous Corrour Bothy. The route is pretty much the Fjallraven UK Classic route that will take place in September 2022.
The wind was a constant on this trip, which was a shame as I'd carried a drone for some arial shots but the wind was always too strong to fly it. Apologies for the odd sounding audio that you might hear, the GoPro microphone was struggling in the high winds.
Thanks for watching!
ATB
Ben.
Hello, we head up into the fells for a night of wild camping, it was a great hike but rain and thunderstorms made for a rough night. The route took us up Dovedale and over the top of Fairfield before returning via Grisedale and along to Glenridding.
Apologies if the audio is a bit naff now and again, I'm using the built in mic on a GoPro and it isn't great in windy conditions.
Thanks for watching π
ATB Ben.
Hello everyone,
In this video I review the Omnicharge 20+, I took the unit with me on my week long hike of the WHW and used it to keep phones and camera batteries charged. It's a high spec charger with lots of features and ideal for film makers and photographers whilst on the move.
Link to the Omnicharge website - uk.omnicharge.co/products/omni-20-intl
Thanks for watching!
In this video we continue our hike along the West Highland Way, we take a leisurely approach and aim to complete the route in 7 nights. We carry camping gear and supplies and enjoy a few wild camps, campsites and camping huts along the way.
Our itinerary was as follows -
Day 1 - start in Milgavnie and hike just beyond Drymen.
Day 2 - Rowardennan
Day 3 - Beinglass Farm Campsite
Day 4 - Tyndrum
Day 5 - Inveroran
Day 6 - Glencoe Mountain Resort
Day 7 - Kinlochleven
Day 8 - Fort William
Thanks for watching,
All the best,
Ben.
Music -
"Picked Guitar Loop" by uEffects is marked with CC0 1.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/?ref=openverse
Hello,
In this video we begin our hike along the West Highland Way, we take a leisurely approach and aim to complete the route in 7 nights. We carry camping gear and supplies and enjoy a few wild camps, campsites and camping huts along the way.
Our itinerary was as follows -
Day 1 - start in Milgavnie and hike just beyond Drymen.
Day 2 - Rowardennan
Day 3 - Beinglass Farm Campsite
Day 4 - Tyndrum
Day 5 - Inveroran
Day 6 - Glencoe Mountain Resort
Day 7 - Kinlochleven
Day 8 - Fort William
Thanks for watching,
All the best,
Ben.
Music -
"The sand of time acoustic" by Cherrycoke is marked with CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/?ref=openverse
Hello everyone,
It's Friday night so we head to the woods. We grill a couple of T bone steaks and chuck a load of rosemary on towards the end to fire up the coals and add some flavour to an already flavoursome slab of meat.
Here's a link the the folding grill - (the picture of the crumpets, beans and shrooms on the page is one of my photos from Instagram! π)
tjmmetalworks.co.uk/shop/Camping-Folding-Grill-p224519443
Thanks for watching! π
ATB
Ben.
In this video we commence our training for the West Highland Way by heading out on a local route; the Cleveland Way. It's a busy area with great views of the surrounding countryside so we bide our time and enjoy a few sherbets before embarking on a sneaky overnighter in the woods.
Thanks for watching!
Ben.
I was testing out my new GoPro Hero 10 on this trip, I wasn't sure how the video would turn out but I was pretty happy with it. The stabilisation, decent audio and it's small size and weight are a bonus for backpacking.
Thanks for watching!
ATB
Ben π
I head to the woods for a solo overnighter, I decide to camp in the shed as the weather forecast wasn't great. I try a few beers from the Strathcarron Brewery; excellent beers and I would describe them as session ales, very easy drinking, beautifully balanced real ales and definitely worth checking out if you're up in the highlands.
It was good to use the old Snow Peak fire pit after so long.
Here's a link to the beers -
strathcarronbrewery.com
*UPDATE 08/22* Ive been using the tent now for a few months, after a few uses the bug net started to come away at the very top of the tent, it was returned for repair but the repair was substandard as it immediately started to come away again. I asked for a replacement or a refund and MSR sent me out a replacement inner which I have yet to use. The tent is not suitable for gusts or high wind as it will just flatten itself, but if the conditions look good it's still a good option for a lightweight 3 person tent.
Hello everyone,
In this video we take a quick look at the new MSR Freelite 3 backpacking tent. This tent should hopefully see us through some up and coming multi day hiking trips here in the UK. It seems ok on first viewing, definitely a bit pricey compared to some of the trekking pole tents you can buy but I'm not really a fan of those, this tent has a good amount of space and should deal with 3 season conditions here in the UK I reckon. It all seems good quality and the weight is a bonus if you're trying to lighten the load in your pack.
I bought it here (no affiliation) -
ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/tents-shelters-c25/three-person-tents-c89/2022-freelite-3-person-tent-p16259
Thanks for watching! ππΊ
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In this video we hike along the Raiders Road and spend the night at the otters pool, we check out a few dehydrated camping meals and enjoy the scenery.
Thanks for watching π
Ben.
In this episode I cook up some simple fishcakes on the Trangia stove, it's an easy and straight forward recipe and the end result was good - perfect for the warmer months when it's difficult to store fresh food.
A bit of fried onion in the mix and some fresh parsley or foraged wood sorrel would go well.
All the best,
Ben.
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Hello everyone,
In part 2 we head to Glen Affric and spend a couple of nights camped on Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin before bailing out on the last night as a storm was on the way. The loch revealed some crazy reflections as we paddled through and I try a flat earth ale πΊ
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