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@Pasequale100 2 күн бұрын
are these thermarest pads better than the no brand foam pads? if yes why?
@scottb9937 2 күн бұрын
Much thanks!
@PaulandaPack 2 күн бұрын
No worries!
@scottb9937 3 күн бұрын
18:03 can you show me how the door tiebacks work?
@PaulandaPack 3 күн бұрын
Tarptent DRDW Ultra Door Ties
@malachi- 3 күн бұрын
I've been researching them some, get some Topo FKT insoles, they don't hold water/sweat and are better than the originals... people say it is the original insoles that are holding a lot of the moisture. Thanks for the personal review. I tried some on in an actual store and I was shocked at the comfort.
@PaulandaPack 2 күн бұрын
Thank you mate. Unfortunately, at the moment, Topo don't sell the FKT insoles on their UK website. However, I did buy some from the US site and have been using them for about 5 months now. They definitely make a difference, and they seem to wear better than the standard insoles too. 👍
@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 4 күн бұрын
You might have dropped lucky with the weather but you certainly took advantage of it. Great photography and spectacular wild pitches.
@PaulandaPack 3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
@olddad67 4 күн бұрын
Absolutely disagree. Them shoes are absolutely the best. I just got back from a 30 mile hike with my family. Ran into some pretty nasty heavy rain at the end of the day everybody’s feet was soaked amongst everything else. Surprisingly, I took my shoes off and my socks were dryand very comfortable. I’m very satisfied myself with the pair. I have exact same shoes he has.
@PaulandaPack 3 күн бұрын
Hey, awesome that the shoes are working well for you! I did say in the video that the shoes handled the wet pretty well. I just prefer my shoes a bit more flexible! Each to their own!
@trickofthetrail 7 күн бұрын
Yeah, you got some proper pants weather didn't you? Glad it all brightened up when I joined you in Oxenholme. Shame you couldn't wild camp. Might have been a different experience had the weather been kinder to you. Still looked beautiful though.
@PaulandaPack 7 күн бұрын
It's grim up North mate! Yeah, had the weather been like what we had in the Lakes, I'm sure it would have helped. Looking forward to getting stuck into all that footage.
@JurassicRambler 7 күн бұрын
Great video mate- some fantastic scenery. Really well edited.
@PaulandaPack 7 күн бұрын
Cheers fella, didn't enjoy this as much as I'd hoped but it was a good warm up for the Lake District Tour.
@ervinslens 8 күн бұрын
What a lovely scenery, outstanding episode my friend! Place looks great!
@PaulandaPack 8 күн бұрын
Many thanks! Could have done with a bit of ☀️ but the Dales are nice to hike.
@Buszkraftowski 12 күн бұрын
Thx for sharing your WHW adventure with us. Well done. Walked the WHW last year in September. Had similar good conditions.
@PaulandaPack 10 күн бұрын
Thank you! A bit of sunshine really does make all the difference! Hope you had a great hike 👍
@raymondlogister6828 13 күн бұрын
Yes this time the setting up of the tent is much better. The first video made me think: I'm definitely not going to buy this tent. However, I don't plan to buy dcf version myself, maybe i want to buy the DW silpoly 2 that is just out. Thanks for this video.
@PaulandaPack 13 күн бұрын
Thank you! Totally agree, that first video was a poor representation of the tent. Much fairer now, and I'd love to get this out in some weather and see how it fares. The DW Silpoly versions do look really nice, and with the bonus of being able to choose solid or mesh inners and swap them.
@trickofthetrail 15 күн бұрын
That looks a bit better Paul! 😂 Flipping night and day. I bet you can't wait to take it out again now without the saggy inner. I like the look of it even more now. Well done for re-filming it mate.
@PaulandaPack 15 күн бұрын
Yeah thanks mate. The difference in the overall rigidity of the tent is noticeable too. As you say, I'm looking forward to getting it back out even more now! The re-film was a bit of a faff, but it needed doing!
@anninwhack1998 15 күн бұрын
This review is so helpful for me trying to figure out which rainbow to get. The noisy bits are going to save me a lot of money. Now for the silpoly DW. Thx. Great job.
@PaulandaPack 15 күн бұрын
Excellent! Glad that it was some help, and I hope you enjoy your new tent when it arrives!
@AmblingMan 15 күн бұрын
That's some dedication filming and editing that lot again :) If you're going to continue using the door-pulling-out-hook-thing I'd hook it onto the loops you added, it's a bit of a faff hooking to the grosgrain loop at the best of times. I don't know if you noticed that the hook has an adjuster? The mirrored image threw me for a bit 🤣
@PaulandaPack 15 күн бұрын
Haha yeah, it was, but the last video wasn't a fair depiction of the tent, so I think it was the best thing to do. Hope you didn't mind me mentioning you in there! Yeah, the clip things on the doors, I'm not a big fan of them. I prefer just to stake my doors through loops.
@AmblingMan 14 күн бұрын
@@PaulandaPack It was worth the effort, the pitch was so much better, the longer poles certainly helped. It was a shock being mentioned, but I'm recovering 🤣I'm with you on the door clips, I added Lineloc 3s to all of those loops with a length of guyline so I can pull that edge down, or out, depending on the weather. I'm taking my dipole DW to NZ in 4 weeks, it's my first long trip without my Notch Li for a long time, hopefully I don't regret it. Bit of a tip, if you ever replace guys on a LL3 leave a tail after the thumb knot and add a second thumb knot (2" gap?) so that you have something to grab when the guy is fully extended.
@PaulandaPack 13 күн бұрын
@@AmblingMan Thanks, I was blown away by the difference in how much sturdier the tent felt. I'm sure you've made the right decision by taking the DW Dipole, a bit more room and the bonus of double walls. Hope you have a great trip.
@nicolaj665 15 күн бұрын
I live in South Yorkshire and on a clear day you can see Sutton Bank from the hills north west of Sheffield.
@PaulandaPack 15 күн бұрын
It's a pretty amazing view from up there on a clear day, everything looks so flat!
@nicolaj665 15 күн бұрын
Absolutely brilliant!! Thank you for 3 wonderful videos. It made me quite home sick. Thank you for taking us on your adventure. God bless you.
@PaulandaPack 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching all 3! Great to hear that you enjoyed them!
@malinorcutt1421 21 күн бұрын
What is the pouch you used for the water filter you attached on the back below the mesh?
@PaulandaPack 21 күн бұрын
It's a 'Flat Mesh Zipper Pouch' (size medium) by Packback Designs, and is available on the Garage Grown Gear Website. www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories/products/flat-mesh-zipper-pouches-by-packbackdesigns?variant=42681408585915
@davids9549 22 күн бұрын
I just bought one of these and have had it on its first multi-day hike. Overall, I'm happy. I'd prefer the hipbelt pockets a shade larger (probably because I'm used to bigger ones on my previous pack), and I agree with your observations about the shoulder strap pockets (and the ejecting bottle!) - I'll see if I can do a fix myself. The side zipper pocket seems pointless, but maybe I'll find a use for it later. The side pockets, however, are brilliant, and their size/construction was what made me buy the Kakwa in preference to an Atom+.
@PaulandaPack 17 күн бұрын
Nice one, hope you continue to enjoy using the pack. I ended up adding some pockets over the top of the shoulder strap ones, that solved that issue for me. Found the same as you with the hip belt pockets too, too small for what I wanted to use them for. I've since moved to a pack with no hip belt pockets and use it with a HMG Versa Fanny Pack. Works really well for me.
@MarleyFett 23 күн бұрын
This will be my next tent! So glad they did this. Great video. Being a cycle tourists I really appreciate the extra room for my panniers and gear. I wanted to add that I suffer from insomnia and I have a little machine which plays different white noises. My favorite is the thunderstorm noise. Love it!❤. I had the bike packing copper spur uvl1 and I found it too small even for me. I'm 5'3" and I found I do not like the tent door being at the top of the tent.🤷♀️ Who knew?😅
@PaulandaPack 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad that you found it useful! At 5'3" you'll have an absolute ton of space in this tent for you and your bike gear!
@MartinWeatherill 25 күн бұрын
Very jealous of the postie !!!
@PaulandaPack 22 күн бұрын
Haha! Thanks Martin, hope you had a great trip!
@libraryanne2392 26 күн бұрын
Well done Paul and Mark. What a beautiful journey! Paul, do you use an actual filter or a digital one to get the high saturation? I used to use a polariser for colour, and a red/orange one for black&white with my film setup. (Film? What's that?) Sorry this comment is months late. I waited until I had time to binge it all at once. It was worth the wait!
@PaulandaPack 22 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks Anne. This was a great trip, if a little chilly at times! I sometimes use a polariser on my drone. The action camera I use (most of the shots where I'm not talking to the camera) has no filters on it. The camera I use for talking to, I usually have ND filters on that. I use an LUT in processing on all the footage, I'd guess that's where the saturation is mostly coming from. I've actually got defective colour vision, like a mild colour-blindness, so I'm sure things look a bit funny sometimes to most people! I'm still learning each time I go out to be honest!
@MaylesTrails 28 күн бұрын
Just finished watching the 3 videos. Good stuff 👍 I'm headed out to do this leg of the GR131 in a couple of weeks. Your 3 videos have definitely been useful for my planning. I'm going South to North, so it was reassuring to see that you found a place to camp in the area that I was looking at for my first night (your second night, above the reservoir). Cheers
@PaulandaPack 22 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks! It's always great to hear that the videos have been a help to people. Hope you have a great time. That spot you mentioned was actually quite a nice place!
@MaylesTrails 22 күн бұрын
@@PaulandaPack Cheers! Looking forward to it
@curanderoverde 29 күн бұрын
I resoled my Superior 3.5 with a Vibram Zegama sole and its pretty sweet...I was thinking about getting the Olympus 5 or 6 but now maybe the topo adventure 4 (or something like that)...I also like my Vivobarefoot Primus trail ii FG but they lack a Vibram sole...Toetem sandals look good to ..Ive hike quit a bit in the Andes with sandals the campesinos hike in ture sandals..Akso the Altra Kung mt 2 looks sweet
@PaulandaPack 22 күн бұрын
Hey, nice idea! I'd not thought of having something resoled!!
@trickofthetrail Ай бұрын
You got some epic drone footage of that cloud inversion mate! Was a great little adventure. Shame about that Muppet you were dragging along with you again.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Yeah thanks fella, some of it came out pretty nicely!
@jpmcc Ай бұрын
The stack height for the Mtn Rcr 33/28mm while the Traverse 30/25mm, same as Ultraventure Pro. Should not be a discernable difference. I need to find a new Camino shoe. Good review, however.
@PaulandaPack 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Chilternwildcamper Ай бұрын
Wonderful filming, stunning on the big telly! Thanks for sharing this.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@natgriffiths266 Ай бұрын
Some amazing drone footage! It’s making me miss The Lakes even more - epic views!🙌🏻
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Thanks! We were really lucky with the weather, but then again, the area we were hiking was really stunning! Headed back there in a few days!
@JurassicRambler Ай бұрын
Great video again , superbly edited mate ..
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Thanks fella, much appreciated!
@r91976 Ай бұрын
Very informative video. What are the differences between the silver ridge lite button up you have and the replacement utility lite that you say ia inferior? Can you please elaborate as i was planning to buy the l/s version. Your insight would be very much appreciated
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching! I found the newer ones to have a slightly different cut and I didn't find them as comfy. I also found that they were nowhere near as long lasting - I don't know if the material changed, but they certainly didn't hold up as well as the older ones I still have.
@davidfranson8118 Ай бұрын
Gorgeous scenery on this hike, Paul! That wind and rain looked pretty brutal, glad you guys were able to get out of it for a short while! I do like that awning on your Tarptent; rather handy especially on rainy mornings.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Cheers David. The area around Grenoble is stunning, so many options for hikes. You're right about that awning too, it's a really nice little bonus!
@tracykooken2606 Ай бұрын
i was under the imprression the pole could go on outer side of the fly . ??😊
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Hi, yes it can! (the small crossing pole) I just forgot to move it when I put the outer fly on. Someone did comment that they thought having it on the inside helped a bit with wind performance, but I've not tried that yet.
@tracykooken2606 Ай бұрын
@@PaulandaPack how about the main pole ??? Thnx
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
@tracykooken2606 The main pole has to go through the pole sleeve on the inner tent - there's no way to put it on the outside.
@trickofthetrail Ай бұрын
Great video matey, really enjoyed that. Camping in that thunderstorm looked fun, although maybe not for Josh. Stunning epic scenery and some cracking drone footage.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Thank you mate. That storm was pretty intense, I'm surprised I actually got to sleep to be honest. You would have loved that valley we camped in, it was stunning.
@Nhkg17 Ай бұрын
Definitely a good decision not to continue through the snowfields. One slip and it's over. I've also encountered harder snow a few times in the Alps and always turned around and went back. There is no point in carrying gear into the snow if you don't know how to use it properly (especially an ice axe), which is my case...
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Yeah, thanks mate. It wasn't worth the risk, especially hiking solo. I was just really annoyed at having to go back down the massive climb I'd just done!!
@davidfranson8118 Ай бұрын
Hey Paul, greetings from Idaho! I just finished watching your Pyrenees trek and have to say it was absolutely fabulous! Your use of the drone was really impressive in making some high-quality content. I was curious about how the SWD pack held up on this trip and what your overall impression of the pack is? Also, any more hikes on tap for you in 2024?
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you! The drone had a close call with a Vulture on it's first flight on that trip! I was more careful using it after that, but it was such awesome hike, thank you for watching! I absolutely love my SWD pack. The only issue I've had was my own fault for not using a pack liner. As the bag isn't seam sealed, everything inside got wet during a day long rain storm. I've now sealed it myself, and gone back to using a pack liner too, so problem solved. I find it extremely comfortable, and it carries really well. There's a bit of de-lamination of the Ultra material happening now, especially on the roll-top area, but there's no holes or tears anywhere, and I've not been all that careful with it either! It must have over 1,000 miles on it now. In a week or so I'll be heading out for a few weeks across the Yorkshire Dales on the Dales High Way, then moving on into the Lake District for a loop around that if all goes according to plan. I've almost used all my holidays up for this year, so am a little restricted to what I can do now!
@jorisev Ай бұрын
Isn't there a grommet to insert the tip of your trekking pole underneath the edges of the carbon arch pole? So the trekking pole is upside down? I thought this was the case for the 'standard' (non-ultra) Rainbow. It would seem stupid if they removed this feature for the ultra version.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure there's nothing there, but I'll have a good look next time it's up!
@jorisev Ай бұрын
@@PaulandaPack after looking at the TarpTent website, I think the grommets are only there for the standard Rainbow. For the DW, Ultra and Li versions they have removed this feature. I don't understand why though...
@AmblingMan Ай бұрын
looks like a great route, I wasn't that fussed about doing the Cumbria way, I could be talked into doing this variant.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Thanks! I was in a similar mindset too. I can't speak for the Cumbria Way normal as I've not done it, but this version was really enjoyable for me. I'm headed back there in a couple of weeks for another route or two.
@trevorjacobs Ай бұрын
Great series, very inspiring. It's on my list now.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Thank you! That's exactly what I wanted from the videos. This trail, especially this variant, deserves so much more recognition. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope you have a great experience when you head out on it!
@joshuagrubb9820 Ай бұрын
Such an enjoyable hike Paul. Stunning footage 👌
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Cheers mate, was great having some company!
@ervinslens Ай бұрын
Spectacular opening my friend, breathtaking presentation! Panoramic views are brilliant!
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Thanks man, it was a really scenic area!
@JurassicRambler Ай бұрын
Another great video Paul, some amazing scenery and footage you captured.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Cheers fella! It was a beautiful hike 👍 Thanks for watching & commenting!
@trickofthetrail Ай бұрын
Great video matey. Some of that scenery...wow! Loved the bit of heavy metal music near the end. I got my air guitar out for the one. Shame you couldn't make the whole route, but the part you did looked amazing.
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Rock on! I put it in there especially for you mate. It was a real shame, I was just getting to the part I'd been looking forward to the most. Maybe another time....
@QuasiCamper Ай бұрын
Hey! This is really a good report from practice - that's how it should be! The noise and feel of the material somehow reminds me of my GG The One (first generation) made of Spinnaker from many years ago. Silnylon is much more pleasant, but since my Rainbow was pretty worn out after 13 years and the Rainbow Li is finally available again, I ordered it. I hope that the Cuben Fiber isn't as loud as the Ultra TNT or Spinnaker. The Cuben floor is no longer available in the new Rainbow Li, but it is now made of 15D nylon. I have my concerns about the durability because I once had a Big Sky Mirage with a floor made of 15D nylon, which didn't last long and let water through pretty quickly. I didn't use a groundsheet, though, but the 30 D floor of my "normal" Rainbow held up for many years without getting holes. For some time now I've been using a groundsheet made of Tyvek, which makes the floor last longer and it doesn't weigh too much. But even so, and even though the Rainbow Li is no longer available with a Cuben Fiber floor - what bothered you about it and how is the 20D floor of your Double Rainbow DW ULTRA doing so far? Many thanks and greetings from Germany, Matthias
@PaulandaPack Ай бұрын
Hi Matthias, thanks for watching! I found the DCF floor of the Rainbow Li to be quite slippery. I also managed to puncture it on my first night out. My own fault for not checking the ground fully, I didn't expect a small rounded root would puncture the DCF, but it did. I find the Ultra TNT to be louder than DCF, in rain and wind. The floor of my DW Ultra Rainbow is doing great. I had it in a 12 hour rainstorm in France where water was pooling around the tent and it had no problem.
@QuasiCamper Ай бұрын
@@PaulandaPack OK, then I know - thank you for the information. Well then I'm curious to see how the new 15D floor of the Rainbow Li works in practice...
@tuitam_ide 2 ай бұрын
Wow! This is hot🔥🔥⛰
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! 👍
@nickchurchman6815 2 ай бұрын
Amazing scenery - what a great adventure - and NOT a fail 😅 Can’t wait for the next one Thanks
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks again Nick, appreciate you watching!
@nickchurchman6815 2 ай бұрын
What a great video and adventure- thanks for sharing I am curious - what made you pick that route - what were your reasons for choosing it?
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'd planned on doing the GR54 to start with and was looking for a couple of other routes that were in the same sort of area as I had 4 weeks holiday. This was one that wasn't very well known, but people said it was a really great hike. It was just unfortunate that the snow was late this year. If I were to go again, I'd definitely leave it about 6 weeks later. Early June wasn't a good idea!
@nickchurchman6815 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulandaPack Thanks Paul - I’m always looking for lesser walked trails - the WHW is my idea of hell - so interested to learn of other options Keep making the films 🙏🙏
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
@nickchurchman6815 Cheers Nick, the 2 trails I walked after this were both really nice, and not busy at all. It was a good time of year to do them. Keep an eye out for the videos.
@RobertDavies-w1h 2 ай бұрын
This tent looks very similar to a wild country helm 2 with some more features and modern materials.
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Hey, I think the Helm 2 is a freestanding dome with the classic 2 crossing poles design, whereas this one just has the one main ridge pole and a small cross pole to add some structure and width at the peak.
@RobertDavies-w1h 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulandaPack you are correct. I was thinking regarding the doors being opposite and the shape and size.
@rwg727 2 ай бұрын
thanks for your review. I hiked the AZT last October and it is a rugged rocky trail. I wore the Topo Pursuit. They last way longer than Altras and have cushion and zero drop.
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, nice work - the AZT is on my bucket list! I've heard great reports on the Pursuits. Happy trails!
@ervinslens 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning work man, views are spectacular!
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, those snowy mountains were pretty picturesque!
@JurassicRambler 2 ай бұрын
Another cracking video Paul.. hats off mate
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, appreciate you watching and taking time to comment 👍
@trickofthetrail 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video mate. That snowy bit looked sketchy as all hell. I could tell in your voice you were a bit shaken after that. Such beautiful scenery though.
@PaulandaPack 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Yep, the video didn't do the angle of the slope justice. After the fall and the slide, I was definitely paying more attention.