Yeah good fun definitely

@@thejuansamir1463 that’s an excellent price and you probably won’t have some of the issues I’ve had if it’s new, and to answer your question at the price point it’s probably one of the best

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

No need to apologise, we all learn, I think when it comes to the condensation there is obviously multiple factors and you are correct opening the vents does help and I think that part of my issues come from the seams not being sealed, in fact I think that is what is causing most of my issue with it because the first camp which was dry it wasn’t terrible. I have cooked inside my other tents and I don’t tend to have a problem with condensation, yes there is some on the outer fly but I can accept that, but the inner tent has always remained dry. I also think that the material has a part to play in the condensation but it isn’t a massive deal breaker but on multi day hikes it may cause an issue. As for pitching I think the bent pole is what is causing the deformation mostly and as I said I’ll be buying another set of poles to use as my normal use and use the bent ones to double up in poor conditions. Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching 👌

Cheers 👌 and thanks for watching 👍

Yeah it’s absolutely epic but some of the drone shots can certainly give you a feel, thanks for watching 👌

I haven't had much problems in the way of condensation in the Helm 2, I would say from my experience is one of the best for not condensation. And it was a bit of a steal I must admit, I couldn't turn it down when I saw it, Thanks for watching

That’s a good shout on thicker poles on the Cloud peak, the hood does make a racket in the wind though 😂 but I was seriously impressed with the MT500 after all the use I’ve had with it I can’t fault it’s performance, thanks for watching 👌

When you're looking at spending that kind of money, I must admit it's important to absolutely make sure you're not going to have buyers remorse and I would probably have a little bit of it if I'd have spent £600-700 on buying it. Thanks for watching!

I guess this is the problem with reviews though isn’t it? I’ve some niggles with mine but none that are mentioned here. I’ve used mine in all weathers, never had a drop of condensation 🤷 Paid £490 for mine, 4 season, 2kg ( 2.4 if you double pole) Cracking tents tbh, I think Hilleberg would be the only upgrade.

I’ve a feeling my problems stem from the seams, I will be seam sealing and hopefully it cuts down the moisture massively

@@LeoManAndMountain yeah it’s odd. You shouldn’t need to seam seal it though mate tbh.

Aye but the only thing I can think is that after a while the seams may not be as tight from being out in adverse weather after a while, don’t get me wrong I like the tent but just so far it’s not been great so hopefully after a bit of seam sealing it won’t be as bad 😅

I agree opening the vents would decrease the condensation and it's probably me being a bit soft, and I'll be opening them next time, my gripe with the rear vent (wind direction side) is if its windy and raining it's going to drive that rain into the tent through the outer vent which in sunny old England is quite common, enjoy the videos!

Yes definitely a bargain! and a mesh inner probably would be better but the solid inner is a winner when it come to cutting down on the breeze. I've also looked at the Robens it looks a decent size aswell, Thanks for watching!

Yes that’s what it comes down to really, it’s the safest answer to the question and you can’t really argue against it, Hilleberg are the best in this sort of field but I can’t say a budget/mid range tent wouldn’t compete in all but extreme conditions 🤷‍♂️ but this is the age old wild camping argument 🤣 thanks for watching 👌

Aye but still Highlands

Cheers buddy, yeah it is a little more impressive but still love that Fair Snape 🤣

Cheers mate 👌 thanks for watching

Aye it was up there with the greats, thanks for watching 👌

Yeah it’s an epic mountain, yeah we’ve recovered now but we were battered by it, thanks for watching! 👍

Yeah the fell didn’t want us there but thankfully that wind disappeared 🤣 thanks for watching and thanks for the sub 👌

🤣 fortunately for the sheep I’m not Welsh, so there was no mutton shaking

@@missyb5195 no I can’t say I have covered that route, I would imagine the terrain wouldn’t be easy if there isn’t any clear paths, but I’d be purely speculating having not done it

No worries cheers. People who know that route have been using it for years, but I guess i’l have to challenge myself solo and see how it goes :)

@ I’m sure you’ll be fine, enjoy! And good luck on the charity hike 👌

It was indeed! Thanks for watching 👌

Hawethornthwaite fell top, it was an absolute trek to get to from chipping but there are far better ways up, enjoy it if you do it and be careful of the bogs 🤣

@LeoManAndMountain it's not on the Lancashire trig list

Is it in Lancashire do you know I'm hoping it's not cos it looks an arse to get too lol 😆

@@trigmonkey_Lancashire yes it is in Lancashire it’s part of the Lancaster district area

@LeoManAndMountain it seams before 1974 it was in Yorkshire so the 101 trig point book may have been written before this If it's not in the book I ain't going lol Sounds like an absolute bog fest 😂😂😂

I’ve got to be honest, not good, so far with the use it has definitely got a condensation problem, but on the other hand I haven’t opened the vents yet. Thanks for watching 👌

🤣😂🤣 it’s just something I’m not willing to do, it seems like I will have to keep enduring the elements 😅 thanks for watching

Fortunately we didn’t get mauled by any white cats of the Pennines 🤣

Aye was a bit and the tent performed decently which was good, thanks for watching 👌

Yeah, I got told off by Alan the Metal man, I now know it’s pronounced Chee-viot 🤣

@@LeoManAndMountain ahahaha , be happy

It’s 64cm wide, and 196cm long which I’ve found to be pretty excessive for myself length wise but the width is great if you turn in your sleep like I tend to do, you can get the regular wide which is the same width but is 183cm so unless your a professional basketball player is what I would recommend also it would fit in tents a lot easier. Thanks for watching 👌

@@LeoManAndMountain Aye, the Exped is long, but the width is needed, I have a Helm 2 as well so it just squeezes in there... Have you ever tried the preppers MRE £3? Great vid by the way.

I’ve done the review but it won’t be out for a few weeks, but yeah, condensation is a issue

Aye just a bit but 30-40mph winds are pretty unforgiving 🤣

@@trigmonkey_Lancashire probably just over a mile from Tarnbrook you follow the track then take a right along the fence line

Yeah it’s a great little fell and the views aren’t bad either, thanks for watching 👌

Cheers mate, yeah it was and I’m now planning the next challenge 😅

He made it to the viaduct but couldn’t go any further, to be fair it is a slog to the viaduct 🤣

🤣 tune in next week for the result

@LeoManAndMountain I reckon you should be doing it carrying 5 litres of water and the helm 2 with winter bags just to challenge yourselves. 😂. You got this fella. Enjoy

Yeah bit of madness isn’t it, but at least we can still get out camping. For now……

I can’t speak for the helm 1 but I wouldn’t want to go smaller just for the sake of keeping my pack inside, I wouldn’t normally add all the talking and stuff but I thought I’d record this time but it’s definitely not all the conversations that would be hours and hours of video 🤣 thanks for watching!

It’s a cracking tent for the money, unfortunately when it rained for me it came in sideways and got under the hood and dripped in on me 🤣 but apart from that I can’t fault it! Thanks for watching 👌

Well it’s been my go to tent for a couple of years now (but I have recently bought a new go to tent that is a little more expensive) but I wouldn’t hesitate in buying a helm and I would go for the 2 if you want the room and also I would buy the foot print, hope you enjoy it if you get one! Thanks for watching 👌

@@LeoManAndMountain cheers for your swift reply fella and valuable advise & great tip on footprint giving usable dry portch. So not a issue carrying up a slightly heavier backpacking tent up to PP as the start of that walk is a steep one straight in after car is parked. Lol. Blow out my arse. glad I am not up there tonight as it's lashing it down here in Vegas of the north. Cheers again pal. If you are wanting to sell the helm, give me a shout.

Thanks buddy 👌

Yeah it’s a decent beer, I would recommend you look at the forclaz tent review not as cheap but brilliant quality for the price! If you’re ever on the continent like Belgium or Holland I recommend a beer called Cornet now that’s delicious

That is indeed true, but you can train your body and mind to do more and after this hike that’s exactly what I did and feeling miles better for it! Thanks for watching 👌

Yeah it’s taken a while 🤣 thanks for watching and subscribing 👌

For me it’s been tough getting out there since Pavey was born but I’m getting back into it again thankfully and feeling much better for it! Thanks for watching Alan 👌

Aye it’s a lovely place and I need to get back out there at some point. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching appreciate it 👌

There’s been good days but few and far between, thanks for watching 👍