Hi. Good review. Thank you. Im seriously thinking of getting a nx1 for lighter spring to autumn camping. My only questions are....1. How does it stand up to rain especially when driven by wind.? 2. Is it stable in windy conditions? 3. How does it perform against condensation? Would love to know anyones real experiences with tent. Thanks in advance.
@AmblingTrailsКүн бұрын
Great thing about this tent, it’s bomb proof. We’ve used it a lot in the UK Lake District where wind and rain are difficult to avoid. Being a two skin tent, condensation tends not to be a problem. Had this tent for 18 months now, and it’s never been a problem. BTW, recently went to Ireland and was amazed to see at least half the tents we came across were Hubba’s and Ireland is notorious for damp conditions. Any further questions, happy to help. Cheers
@siraidanofmayo7678Күн бұрын
@AmblingTrails thank you for the reply. The weight is fantastic and due to so much mesh the tent is very well ventilated and condensation doesn't seem to be a problem. My only nagging doubt is whether is can stand up to an unexpected bout of nasty weather. Saw a UT video of a nx1 in Wales basically getting hammered by high winds and the main pole snapping near the bottom apex. That happened at about 500m above sea level so not at a summit. I have been in glens in Scotland in October on the valley floor with some pretty nasty weather. The top mini pole that creates the width, looks vulnerable to me in weather that you could expect to get in the Highlands in October at valley level. I'm thinking I would take more weight as a trade off for more robustness. Now researching other tents including TN compact AS. Which is in same price bracket. Any thoughts? Cheers
@AmblingTrailsКүн бұрын
@siraidanofmayo7678 yes I agree! The Hubba is a great tent for its weight and price. However, whilst I believe the Hubba can stand most stuff you can throw at it, a bit more weight would not go amiss and you need to feel confident it will do the job for your normal condition. I am interested in the video you describe, any chance you could direct me to it. Thanks
@siraidanofmayo7678Күн бұрын
@AmblingTrails yes. It's title on UT is 'mountain camp gone wrong, tent wrecked by wind' and it's from wildbeare. Wildbeare is her UT name. Have a look tell me what you think. What is gives me the impression of, is that the msr nx1 has limitations in high winds. She wasn't at a summit , ok she was exposed but up in Scotland you could be getting 40mph winds on a glen floor. It's given me reasons to rethink. I'm now looking at the TNova Southern Cross 1. This tent is very sturdy. I've seen it tested by paul messner on ut in appalling weather in cairngorm and it stood up to it. Have you heard of the Southern cross 1? Thanks
@AmblingTrails19 сағат бұрын
Yes the Southern Cross is a 4 season tent and the Hubba is a 3 season tent. So it would be better suited to winter conditions. Wildbeare does state that the winds she faced were exceptional. The only problem with the SC is the reputation for being cramped. See this video 'Terra Nova - Southern Cross 1 - Tent Re-Review' by RS Outdoors. Best of luck with the tent search, over the years I've possibly brought around 10 and I'm still searching :)
@bradl26365 күн бұрын
Do you know if the Hornet 2P will fit a 25" rectangular REG WIDE and a 20" REG mummy pad side-by-side without stressing/pushing out the inner?
@AmblingTrails5 күн бұрын
Must admit I did not know that, but not surprised. If that is the case, then those people looking for a 2 person capacity version don’t have to purchase a 3 person! Thanks for the info, I think I might be exploring the Nemo range further. Cheers
@bradl26365 күн бұрын
@@AmblingTrails It was a question not a statement. The Dagger 2P is a "true" 2P tent.
@AmblingTrails4 күн бұрын
Apologies, I only have the 1P version and it would wrong of me speculate on the capacity of the 2P version.
@samartin7456 күн бұрын
Enjoying your vids Nigel esp the ODW which I've completed this week 2nd time since 87. Great trail. For me the hilleberg akto is the best tent ever made. Had mine since 98 and still going strong, never let me down. So easy to pitch and take down esp in bad conditions. A lot of thought went into designing this tent which i can't say has for many others. I wouldn't even consider buying another tent unless it's another akto. Expensive yes but quality. Sounds like a sales pitch, excpun.
@AmblingTrails6 күн бұрын
Nice one! Always good to have a reliable favourite. I suspect like me, you enjoy tent reviews, always mentally comparing but physically temped no. Always enjoying hearing what other people are hiking. Cheers, Nigel
@samartin7456 күн бұрын
@@AmblingTrails Thanks Nigel, cant get enough reviews and trail vids. A busy year for me on the trails as I did the whw again (4th time) in late june july. Came across your channel recently and just watching your south downs video. Full of memories and nostalgia for me as i did this route in 91. Very hot and lots of pub stops. Wonderful.
@AmblingTrails6 күн бұрын
Ha, my SDW was a bit miserable and wet but I had great company It was the first trail that my daughter agreed to accompany me, and we can now share great memories.
@royedwards87137 күн бұрын
Hi Nice walk👍
@AmblingTrails6 күн бұрын
Certainly was, and in fact better than expected and all the people we met were very friendly and helpful. Thanks for dropping by😁👍🏼
@phillridley35368 күн бұрын
What a beautiful rainbow to welcome you to the finish. Thanks for taking the time to share. ATB
@AmblingTrails8 күн бұрын
Thank you kindly, appreciate the comment.
@phillridley35368 күн бұрын
@@AmblingTrails how strange I was watching another video and made this comment. Not sure what happened. I will watch yours now! 😁
@AmblingTrails8 күн бұрын
That is very strange, UT obviously tangled their tubes 😁
@phillridley35368 күн бұрын
@@AmblingTrails just watched the video l. What's stranger is there was a rainbow at the end! I found your channel searching for the Yorkshire wolds way. Going to tackle it next week. Thanks for the inspiration.
@AmblingTrails8 күн бұрын
@phillridley3536 your welcome, have a great hike.
@andrease232012 күн бұрын
Just point out last weekend I did the dale highway to dent from the end of in to the park. There is now bus at 1.30 pm from sebdrough. To the station into Kirby station were I took the train i left the car down the line i didn’t want the climb up to dent station. Had done most of of dale way and highway. But not the top. It saved me walk. 9 miles to Great climb up to dent station but on the weekend there limited bus routes from the station this August this year I noticed post in the station
@AmblingTrails11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info that is very useful. Cheers
@Brian.H..18 күн бұрын
From what i know the hostel was used for ukraine 🇺🇦 housing but is now back open as a hostel for hikers etc.
@AmblingTrails18 күн бұрын
Thanks Brian for this interesting piece of info. Cheers
@drytool21 күн бұрын
I would put the poles in first and move the tent where I want it before pegging it down. If its windy I would peg down a guy line first or tie it to my pack.
@AmblingTrails21 күн бұрын
Appreciate the thought, thanks.
@TonysTrails26 күн бұрын
That tower (Arnagill, I think) is one of a few in the area which were used for “sighting” during the construction of the reservoirs and associated aqueducts.
@AmblingTrails25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info really good to know. Cheers
@TonysTrails26 күн бұрын
Did you know that Swinsty Hall is the former home of Gareth Southgate?
@AmblingTrails25 күн бұрын
Apologies for the slow response, on the trail in Ireland and reception not best. I did know but I was not sure if he was still there or not. And if he was there did want to let the masses know, but looks like I could have said former home. Thanks for the update Tony.
@SepticPegАй бұрын
You can blame Hozier for the Marley park situation
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@Jake2009leedsАй бұрын
I live in Otley and it’s great to see people out walking this route. Have walked it twice and it’s very quiet out on most of the trail. Glad you had a good time.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks, it’s a great trail and even with the weather not exactly smiling we still enjoyed it thoroughly. 😁 enjoyed your comment and thanks for watching.
@barryosullivan34Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the two videos. Lovely part of Ireland. Were you able to book the Dying Cow before getting there?
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the series Barry. We didn’t book the Dying Cow before hand. It was only while we were on the trail that we heard from other hikers that camping was available. Hope you get chance to experience it, very unique. 😁⛺️🍺👍🏼
@user-TonyUKАй бұрын
I have taken both routes round Ennerdale Water and much prefer the Southern or more hilly route along the South Bank.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing, appreciate the thought. Cheers
@mintymilkkАй бұрын
6:50 We had a run in with one of these dogs at this farm when we did the Cumbria Way. Given they also have that "private land" sign up, I think the owners just hate hikers... They were quite rude to us when we decided to wait at the gate (coming from the opposite direction). Their dog was threatening us from coming in, barking aggressively and jumping up at the gate, meanwhile they were trying to get us to walk through and completely disregarding what was happening - I've had way too many close encounters with aggressive dogs to risk getting that close to them. They could easily train their dogs not to harass hikers but it's clearly a conscious decision not to.. Such a shame to own a house along a prestigious hiking trail in arguably the most beautiful part of the country and decide the best course of action is to be hostile to everyone walking it. That was my read of the situation at least
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Agree, those dogs are a pest and should be better controlled. Can't understand why they need so many dogs. Done the CW three times now and I always dread that part of the walk. Thanks for watching and I do appreciate the comment. Cheers, Nigel
@rykskelton2066Ай бұрын
Nigel, I like how you counted the steps, all 175 of them - something I would also do. And that gate-stile, never seen anything like it (I did wonder if you gave it a try). I don't mind those quiet country lanes - that is a type of road walking that is actually enjoyable. This was bit different to part 1, but still interesting nonetheless. As always, I'm keen to see/know what's next, or perhaps it is time for a bit of a break.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Ryk, as always an enjoyable comment. Yep, there was actually about three gate stiles to overcome but although I filmed one, it just did not work out well in terms of editing, which was actually quite frustrating. Agree, the road walking is enjoyable and it’s very much a feature of Irish trails. Bit of a rest and then back to Ireland as my daughter now keen to go. Cheers, Nigel
@suegillett2173Ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed coming to Ireland. The Beara Way is a great walk if you come again.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Sue , I’m a great fan of Ireland and have been a number of times before I had a KZbin channel. It’s great to be back and I certainly will be doing more over time. Not done the Beara Way before, so now on my ever growing to do list, possibly next year. Thanks for the interest and I do appreciate the comment. Cheers, Nigel
@andreamckay7085Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
My pleasure and thanks for watching.
@KathleenMead-r1cАй бұрын
Hi Nigel! Home from my own Irish Adventure! I tried to paste some photos on this comment to help you locate that wild camping spot toward the end of the Pennine Way, near Windy Gyle. It won’t allow me to. If you have the Trailblazer guide book by Stuart Greig, it is on Map 128; turn onto Clennell Street, and bear left about 1 mile down.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Hey, thanks for the info, really appreciate the thought. As it happens Trailblazer guide books are my preferred choice, so that’s great. Not sure when I’ll get to do the PW as early as I hoped but that will give me time to plan and hopefully identify the spot. Hope you guys enjoyed your Irish adventure. ATB, Nigel
@richardhunter7363Ай бұрын
Walked this route Jun23. Weather was glorious all the way. Views up Ingleborogh went on for miles and miles. Back up there Dec 23 - you couldn't see the trig point from the shelter and the rain came in horizontal on howling winds. Still, all goes to make memories.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Yes, as you say a great place for great memories. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers, Nigel
@tonyowens40Ай бұрын
Great photography!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Cheers!
@bermudarailwayАй бұрын
Where is this ?
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks for your interest. Its at Rydal Hall, in the Lake District
@BaltistaniBoysАй бұрын
Absolutely amazing nice sound. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak Gilgit-Baltistan Barah Valley. Add this sound in your bucket list. Moses peak is open zone family trek.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it it. Another one for my list.
@tommyslavic898Ай бұрын
4:54 Why would the Ukranian flag fly above the British one? Next Brits will be fighting and dying there for a corrupt regime.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Appreciate the point. Thanks for the watch and comment
@mozdicksonАй бұрын
Beautifully crafted. Thank you!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you appreciate it. Thanks. Nigel.
@rykskelton2066Ай бұрын
Nigel, Woke up to this little gem in my subscriptions list this morning and was surprised as I'd not expected another video from you so soon after the last, even though you'd mentioned Ireland was next. Watching this was a nice way to start my day, and certainly more scenic than my current training walks (mostly on local roads) here in NZ. Loved the ruined buildings of the Monastic City, and appreciated the written explanation you provided. I have a few walks in Ireland on my "if I ever get there, but probably never will" list. My anticipation for next year's U.K. adventure is ramping up, and this video helped crank that another notch or two.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Ryk, glad you enjoyed it as much as I did! Enjoyed the comment and thanks for the continued support. Cheers, Nigel
@mozdicksonАй бұрын
same!
@catherinewalks1207Ай бұрын
Beautiful hills and mountains, especially the sunset and cloud inversion near the end. Liked the choice of music too. Wish a could persuade any of my kids to walk and camp with me!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Catherine, yes I’m very lucky that the kids(!) will accompany me on these adventures. Appreciate the comment and the nod to the music is helpful as well. Cheers, Nigel
@andreamckay7085Ай бұрын
What beautiful scenery. I’m enjoying the start of your latest adventure. Looking forward to the next chapter
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks, glad you’re enjoying the Irish adventure. Cheers
@suegillett2173Ай бұрын
Lovely video thanks. Glad you managed to get good weather. I'm just about to start backpacking and the Wicklow Way is definitely on my to do list. Looking forward to part 2
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and I hope you get chance to do it. Have fun with the backpacking. Cheers
@suegillett2173Ай бұрын
@@AmblingTrails I have no excuse - I live in Ireland..
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
@suegillett2173 😂 indeed!
@dawmufcАй бұрын
Really enjoyed this. Especially because it’s our usual route!! We tried looking for the tree but drew a blank!? Where exactly is it??
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! First of all best to choose a sunny day or maybe even a week, as it can get quite muddy. From the car park, have the cafe on your right as you head north. At the far end of the resv. Turn left and go across the wide concrete bridge. Once over the bridge do not follow the track to the left, but look to your right where the fence is. From memory, I think there is a gate or gap go through and head into the wooded area away from the water. It’s not far maybe 25 - 30 metres from the gate in a diagonal direction. Hope that helps, I’m sure you will find it. 👍🏼
@thenextadventure8079Ай бұрын
Enjoyed this latest series Nigel. We are impressed by your ability to get those miles in - we were exhausted at the end just watching you from our sofa! Shame about the swing bridge closure (not closed)… we would have been fuming. Thanks for taking us along again. Tim & Selina
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Guys, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your comment. Glad you enjoyed the series, and hope your rested for the next journey!. Cheers, Nigel
@mozdicksonАй бұрын
Nigel, you're a machine man! Thanks for making such quietly informing and entertaining gems.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
My pleasure and I really appreciate the comment, Cheers
@grahamevans-prosser6045Ай бұрын
This is a great series of videos, thank you for the effort it must have taken. Can you tell me which guidebook and map you were using and with the benefit of hindsight would you recommend the same or an alternative? Many thanks
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Hi Graham, glad you enjoying the series. I've hiked many a trail in the UK and over time I have come to the conclusion that the best guide books are from the Trailblazer series. In terms of maps I prefer to use Harvey Maps. Both of these publishers cover the PCP and in fact all the national trails. To help with these questions and other you may have, I have produced a trail review video which covers questions like these, which hopefully you will find useful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWXRp5avgq-KhdE However, I am always interested to answers further questions if required, as this may help to further refine the quality of the trail reviews I have published so far. Cheers
@suetr1Ай бұрын
Thank you souch for this visual guide!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Your welcome, thanks for the watch and comment 👍🏼
@whitetongueoutdoorsАй бұрын
Great series , well done !!! Thanks for taking us along . atb
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the watch and comment.
@rykskelton2066Ай бұрын
Nigel, thanks for the third installment. Not sure that this day was worthwhile, but there were moments of interest/scenery. I don't mind shorter sections of road walking, but dislike excessive stretches of it as there are usually no views, safety is compromised, and it can be hard on the feet/legs. Still, congrats on completing another 5-day section of the Coast Path. I'm awaiting your next adventure with interest.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Ryk, totally agree with your comment. Always the next adventure awaits, which keeps me 😁, cheers
@royedwards8713Ай бұрын
Hi Nigel nice video😊😊
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Roy, appreciate the watch and comment 😁👍🏼
@paulhuggan-cammack2928Ай бұрын
Excellent film as always Nigel. Where next? I'm heading for Chepstow in the morning to start Offa's Dyke. 👍🦆
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
That is excellent, have a great time, I really enjoyed my time there, I hope you do to, interested how you get on. Meanwhile, I'm over the water in Ireland! Cheers
@paulhuggan-cammack2928Ай бұрын
@@AmblingTrails You certainly get around Nigel. If you are ever in Eryri/Snowdonia, give me a shout. You would be very welcome here at Llyn Crafnant. Enjoy Ireland 👍
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks Paul, I will certainly keep that in mind.
@mattrishtonАй бұрын
U missed out the best bit; the big waterfall!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Apologies, there was a reason at the time, but I can't recall now. Still think it's a great park though, visited many since and I would still claim it's the best in England. Thanks for watching.
@mattrishtonАй бұрын
The fish pass @ Hoghton is great; there is also one @ Walton-le-dale; but Roach Bridge weir and Salmesbury bottoms weir still exist in between and until they are removed or fish passes are installed they present impossible barriers to fish migration and the connectivity; If these are somehow overcome we might once again see Salmon, Sea trout, eels, and who knows, Shad and Sturgeon venturing up the River once more.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
That's really interesting info and I certainly appreciate you sharing this insight. At the time, I do recall thinking that Darwen River is under appreciated and that more could be done but I did not really understand the scale of possibilities. Cheers
@mattrishtonАй бұрын
@@AmblingTrails Just watching your epic Lycian Way video. Back in the 1990's I holidayed in Fetiyhe; What a region! Olu Deniz; Dalaman River; Turtle beach and the amazing rock cut tombs... They remain vivid and magical in my memory.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Hi Matt, glad you enjoyed this epic journey and good to know it helped to reawaken your memories of the region, it's certainly magical!
@mattrishtonАй бұрын
That's my backyard; Great isn't it?
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Yes that's impressive! Thanks for watching and I enjoyed the comment.
@RobinMuirheadАй бұрын
Nice views
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Thanks, appreciate the watch and comment
@doingmybest6438Ай бұрын
I did this in a day recently. I wondered what the blue cable/pipe was at around 23:00!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
I remember thinking the same myself! I managed to work out the local farmer was running water from the well downhill for an animal trough. Well done on the day completion. Thanks for the watch and I appreciate the interest. Cheers
@catherinewalks1207Ай бұрын
There are some breathtakingly beautiful views here, but the path seems to be in a state of flux and closed in places - quite tricky.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Hi Catherine, great to hear from you. Yes it was quite challenging at times but I’ve learnt that tends to be the way with coastal paths. The coastal part of the Cleveland Way had similar challenges. Thanks for the comment and watch. Cheers
@JIMcLauchlanАй бұрын
fantastic video and great information about the route too. looking at doing this hike myself along with the coast to coast
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Great combination of trails, best of luck and have a great adventure 👍🏼
@elchine2515Ай бұрын
Enjoyed that Nigel, I’m familiar with a few of the areas so was nice to see them on film and have stayed at the little campsite at Sandy haven ( not shown ) before the little concrete bridge many times.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed revisiting the PCP and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Cheers
@elchine2515Ай бұрын
@@AmblingTrails have you read the books by through hiker Keith foskett ? Worth a read , he does the PCT and Appalachian in the states and Camino de Santiago in spain.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
@elchine2515 thanks for the info, will add them to my reading list. Cheers
@lancswayАй бұрын
Great video and well planned route with the boats and trains, the vocal music worked so well in the church. Much enjoyed.
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, there was lots of planning but worth the effort , appreciate the comment. Cheers
@royedwards8713Ай бұрын
Hi Nice walk and views 😊😊😊
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the views
@rykskelton2066Ай бұрын
Brilliant, Nigel. Great scenery. Looking forward to part 3. I wish these trails were less than a day's travel from where I live, but next year I'll be living the dream again walking these U.K. trails. I am a bit worried though - I might not be able to keep up with you with the speed at which you pack your tent (0:20) and head off in the morning 🤣!
@AmblingTrailsАй бұрын
I’m sure with a bit of practice we will get you up to speed! 😉. Thanks for the watch and I do appreciate the comment. Cheers
@joshuajcoatesАй бұрын
For seeing your earlier videos to now it’s so wonderful to see your growth! What a brilliant channel and an even better video. Keep up the good work 👍🏻