Good man!! It's a beautiful part of the world, and I think you might need to move there!?! I most certainly intend to move there, so no doubt we'll cross paths at some point bud.
@104s_Unplugged6 күн бұрын
It's lovely over there and I do feel at home there (as can be seen by the repeated visits!). There are plans to pepper the area with solar farms, wind turbines and pylons (plans that are being resisted by the locals), so we must make the most of what we've got there before it's gone. In addition, with possible relaxed green belt planning regs and good internet connectivity now, I can see a large increase in the population of mid Wales soon as many make the move over from the English Midlands. If I was a younger and had less responsibilities, I think I'd head to Shetland Isles, Faroe Isles, Iceland or similar. Cheers.
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk61777 күн бұрын
Another brilliant Vid Gary. Love (and totally agree with) your comments about the Brecon Beacons at 6:35. Keep on keeping on - The mighty 104.
@104s_Unplugged7 күн бұрын
Just chucked this one together mainly so I don't forget the whole trip! Anything govt. stick their noses into seldom end well! Cheers.
@The_Last_Post9 күн бұрын
Nice relaxed ramble this one, lovely sunset too. Even though it’s not the channel for radio, maybe worth showing what you do bring along and antennas etc 👍
@104s_Unplugged9 күн бұрын
I chat to myself all the time anyway, so I might as well record some of it and upload it to YT! Videos like these hardly get any views, but they're like a video diary and if I don't record a trip, I've a tendency to forget it ever happened, so worth doing! Should be heading over to the Brecon Beacons in September, so some radio action back again soon! Cheers.
@wenyates10 күн бұрын
That steak looked delicious 😋
@ukcbtv10 күн бұрын
It was nice! Just season and sear then sliced up and cooked in butter (nice to add some garlic to the butter, but had none with me this time). Went well with the fried onions, noodles and sweet chilli sauce.
@johnnygorner322015 күн бұрын
Mate great video. Love ya set up. Have a Hyundai i20, smaller than your wheels but would love to get out and sleep in the car and do something similar. ... subscribed, keep up the good work fella 👍
@104s_Unplugged14 күн бұрын
Thanks matey! Give it a go with the i20, you might be able to make it work! All the best.
@suryamarga458617 күн бұрын
Ich musste an mary popping denken. XD. Und so manches ist aus der Kategorie „Dinge die die Welt nicht braucht“😅
@nickyholgate372819 күн бұрын
I have a similar set up and I use an awning from Redcote Leisure just fits over the tail gate lift up roof with 4 pegs to keep in place on the ground sheet comes in a bag and very small and lightweight I highly recommend it as not so bulky.
@104s_Unplugged19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the heads-up - they've got some good micro-camper kit on there and will certainly go for one of hose awnings when my gazebo finally gives up the ghost!
@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER21 күн бұрын
setting up is part of the fun gary wouldn't you agree :) got everything covered there i think, looking good 👍
@104s_Unplugged20 күн бұрын
I certainly agree, but it's not for everyone it seems! I'm as happy as Larry in there - I could stay in there indefinitely really. Cheers
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk617722 күн бұрын
Can't believe I've only just seen this Vid. I LOVE these 'silent' story videos. Bloody epic. The Mighty 104. Cheers to you ad the Missus G.
@104s_Unplugged20 күн бұрын
This is a re-upload from my other channel from a few years back and could be the first no-talker we did. We'd had a rough 5 years and were drinking a fair bit to calm the stress (and it worked!). Cheers.
@skyhill427924 күн бұрын
Many thanks Gary. Cheers, Sky.
@104s_Unplugged24 күн бұрын
Glad you found it of interest - had a few questions about it. All the best!
@skyhill427924 күн бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged yes, I was one of them Gary. Thanks bud. 🇮🇲
@wowsly29 күн бұрын
and..... relax :D
@104s_Unplugged29 күн бұрын
Sitting down with that beer was the most authentic bit of video ever - I'd forgotten the camera was even running!
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177Ай бұрын
Always love your videos G, You're looking very well indeed.
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Cheers matey - I abstained from drinking for a while, but back on it now and feeling much better for it!
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177Ай бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged Dude, i tried it too ... abstain and I'll feel better.. nope. we gotta get together again. Keep on keeping on G.
@104s_Unplugged24 күн бұрын
@@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177 - they say that by drinking you're self-medicating but, to me, it's a pretty good medication - what's the alternative? (heavy prescription meds?). I am quitting spirits, but sticking with a few beers of an evening. I thinking about giving Coco's wildcamping a try in Mid Wales - probably in September - shoot on over if you like. Cheers.
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177Ай бұрын
Glad you're back on your feet again G. All the very best mate.
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Cheers matey - a few bits starting to go south now I'm 56!
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177Ай бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged Im only a couple of years behind. i'ts just a number, my brother. You're doing great.
@104s_Unplugged24 күн бұрын
@@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177 - my back and knees didn't get the memo, but not bad for 56! Cheers.
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177Ай бұрын
Absolutely bloody love this set up! Bit of Shipyard and Boondoggle..Classic. Hope you're well, dude. 🤙
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
£9 for six assorted beers at Sainsburys at the moment!
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177Ай бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged Cannot go wrong!
@daseteamАй бұрын
Where did you get the gazebo?
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Hi, gazebo was an eBay buy back in 2017 - £33 at the time and it's a 2.5m x 2.5m.
@skyhill4279Ай бұрын
Hi Gary, Another fine video from you sir. What size is that gazebo you use? Do you have any problems going on to campsites with a vehicle that is not a proper camper or motorhome? I've seen some videos saying that some campsites don't allow self-build vans or vans like yours or estate cars used to sleep in. I believe some sites don't allow awnings or gazebos, have you came across any of these sites.? Cheers, Sky.
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Hi Sky - gazebo is 2.5m x 2.5m. Indeed some sites to prohibit car camping and vans (especially sign written ones), but I always check out the terms and conditions of a site before going. Some don't allow gazebos or charge extra for them. Generally I avoid sites like these, but the Durdle Door site is quite strict, so that was the reason I booked the pod when I was there last Winter. Just in case though I do have a small tent that I could set up next to the car - I could sleep in that, or pretend that I am, and stealth it in the motor ;)
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Hi everyone - did another 'no-talking' video from Camp Berlingo again this time! Some say it looks hard work to get set up, but sit back and watch me do the hard work! I do get a reward or two at the end though!
@The_Last_PostАй бұрын
The way you booted that kitchen carry bag out the way made me laugh :D How did you find the solar set up, was there enough power to last your stay? All the best mate
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Solar was great - I ran the phone (used as an Internet Hotspot), the tablet and ran the cooler (on 'ECO' mode during the day). By the end of it all after 3 nights away, the power bank was on 100% charge. It was sunny that week though with input as high as 45w at times. Cheers.
@The_Last_PostАй бұрын
I'm liking the Berlingo more and more, out of interest how tall a person do you think could comfortably sleep in the back with the seat moved forward?
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
I reckon 6ft max with the seat fully forward. Berlingo is great and nicer to drive than my old Doblo, but I reckon the Doblo had more space due to it's more boxy rear design.
@The_Last_PostАй бұрын
Great run down of your set up, good to see the solar is out doing its thing. Interesting the Allpowers unit didn't work out. You mentioned the Hopwinn is 200 odd watts, do you know what size Ah the battery is? Even though i've made my own, I do quite fancy the Ecoflow Delta 2...
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Perhaps I got a Friday night one, but the Allpowers has been disappointing - not saying all reviews are biased, but perhaps a lesson in not listening too much to YT reviews from folk who've been given stuff for free. The Hopwinn has a 288wh battery - it's Ok, but it's a LiPo (Lithium Polymer) not a LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) so, in theory, not as safe and won't last as long. I too fancy the Ecoflow Delta 2 and a 200w solar panel - with something like that, I could power things like a electric blanket etc. all night.
@The_Last_Post28 күн бұрын
@@104s_Unpluggeda good channel to watch is by Will Prowse, he rates the Delta 2. Seems pretty genuine and tears down units to see what’s inside 👍
@104s_Unplugged24 күн бұрын
@@The_Last_Post - it's a big shout whether I need something that big or do I go for something smaller, but from a quality manufacturer.
@wenyatesАй бұрын
You have a great set up and the site looks good. Would you be able to share the location please.
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Hi - it's Fforest Fields in Mid Wales (I've done a few videos from there recently including the Yurts they have there). Great site and well worth a visit.
@wenyatesАй бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged Thank you.
@FromMetayouАй бұрын
A tip for you for your autumn camping those travel blankets your using as curtsins you can replace with the 12v heated throws work to keep chill off and as a curtain double win win
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Heated curtains sound good!
@FromMetayouАй бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged there cheep too lol
@wowslyАй бұрын
fantastic kit. i use large wipes from tesco. about a quid 50 a pack but they are about 1ft square and great for washing/cleaning. for the colder nights have you seen the electric floor mats/pet mats/foot warmers... they come in all sizes and shapes and 12v or usb powered and different names... they may eat the batteries but put one on the floor and turn it on for 15mins befor bed and you will be toasty :D i have usb electric hand warmers and a small usb electric blanket. i say blanket but its big enough to use as a seat pad but would be great to put under your hips or chest and it will run for hours of a usb battery bank. looks like you have more gear than you need, im the same with 2 stoves in the car and more lights than i will ever need and 6 cups lol
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Nice to hear from you matey! I do take a lot of stuff, but I've never been one to travel light unless I have to! Whether I go away for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it's all in there - just add food and water. Last winter I did use the site electric hookup and it was great to have a heated throw and electric heater - I was hoping the power station I bought would run the throw on a low setting, but it was useless - I think for this winter, I might go for a decent power station like a EcoFlow Delta 2 instead of buying cheap stuff (having said that, that little power gen and solar panel worked great this time). Cheers.
@chucky2316Ай бұрын
Looks good mate
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
I'm totally happy in there matey - looking forward to the Autumn and Winter.
@FromMetayouАй бұрын
@@104s_Unpluggedsee tip I just posted
@jasondownes151Ай бұрын
Don't you take any Radios with you
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Total radio dead-zone around there - I've tried CB, 446 and Meshtastic and not a peep out of any of them! Cheers.
@The_Last_PostАй бұрын
Glad to hear your back to full health Gary and out in mother nature in all her glory, what's not to like. Get a brew on!
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Full health is a bit too much to ask nowadays, but at least the bit they operated on is Ok now! It'll be good to get a brew on from the woods - has to be in bad weather though!
@thesprucegosling9574Ай бұрын
"Doesnt matter who you vote for, the government always gets in"
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
I emptied the contents of my portaloo yesterday after a few days away and what came out did remind me of Govt.
@bethsgreenbootsАй бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged almost always blue and full of s**t!😆
@chucky2316Ай бұрын
You need a kelly kettle, for walks in the wood they work even in the rain
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Sounds a plan - I used to enjoy a brew and some grub on a hexi stove a few years back!
@chucky2316Ай бұрын
@104s_Unplugged yeah it's kind of cool when you cook on a device that isint gas. I have a bcb crusader kit mk1 and it's brilliant fun
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
@@chucky2316 - I'm pretty sure I've got a Eastern European military cookset buried in the storage unit somewhere - it'll be a good craic to get it out again!
@chucky2316Ай бұрын
Get better soon
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Fully recovered from the Op now - cheers!
@leerichards5563Ай бұрын
Lovely part of the world, we usually go Llangollen / Bala lake area....bit further north
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
I really must head more north this Autumn and Winter - still so much to see in Wales! Cheers.
@leerichards5563Ай бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged yeh, I realised that I have these places on my doorstep and I don't go. Planning on getting out more this year.
@jj8526Ай бұрын
Enjoyed your Vlog in Wales.. Beautiful countryside. Loved the Heaven track.🎵 Enjoy the bliss for the next few days...🚐👏👏☘
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Thank you - I really like that area and positive feedback on the videos is always most welcome!
@silversurfer8552Ай бұрын
Brilliant Video
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Thank you very much!
@garyconstant4234Ай бұрын
Looks like a really well organised set up 👍 enjoy the good times 😊
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Probably up around 40 nights away in it since last Autumn and it's doing the job! Cheers.
@salan3Ай бұрын
I like Burgundy red wines and Cask Ales.I drink them because I like the taste. NOT to get drunk. During the week I usually have alcohol free beers (often brewdog). for me its a case of why are you having a drink? If it's because you NEED a drink , then no. If its because I fancy a drink but it can wait? then yes. I make sure it's not every time I have a drink(the local Spoons knows me more for drinking gallons of coffee rather then beer! lol).
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Much the same - I do enjoy wine with food and it's been a very long time since I've been drunk. Having said that, I have and still do self-medicate to a certain extent with alcohol to combat stress and anxiety from which I've had plenty of over the years - had I gone to the docs years back, I may well have been prescribed things like Diazepam and/or Lithium so, on balance, I think some alcohol is possibly the lesser evil. All the best and thanks for the interesting comment.
@salan3Ай бұрын
Lovely video thank you. Just subb'd
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Andy_Sharp975Ай бұрын
Gonna have to try this site the walks look good . Cheers Gary
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Superb site and the walks are great too no matter what season of the year it is!
@skyhill4279Ай бұрын
A nice little sneaky trip away. I see some campsites don't allow gazebos, do you know why? I was going to huy a Gorilla Gazebo....any views on them Gary? Cheers, Sky.
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Some sites are strict indeed - with gazebos, I can only guess they're scared that they'll blow away and cause damage. I see other sites charge extra for putting up one, so I don't go to those sites! That one of mine was the cheapest on eBay years ago, but it just keeps going, although I'd like something better too (something like a car shelter/awning would be better suited to my setup). Just had a look at the Gorilla - looks good, especially with the side panels!
@wilma5618Ай бұрын
That's why I gonna invest in a rooftop tent 😀
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
RTTs are Ok for an overnight I guess, but it's basically a bunk bed and rather a cumbersome thing to have on the roof. Clamshell the best I reckon, but might as well pitch a tent next to the vehicle and save a heap of cash. Each to their own though. Cheers.
@skyhill42792 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, Well, what can I say, another bit of great escapism from you sir! I take it Mrs 104 was with you on this trip. I tell you what, you don't half live well when you are away, you have it down to a T. I'm heading to the North of the Netherlands towards the end of August and am driving in my Sprinter Traveliner and staying in a campsite. The Sprinter is setup as a "WAV" but I bought a couple of Disc-O-Beds and have the capability for a hookup. I have a couple of single burner gas camping stoves similar to you and electric kettle, toaster, stove top kettle, lights etc. I was thinking of buying a 2 hotplate electric hob to give me the option. Can you recommend any particular ones or types that you would buy yourself please? Keep the videos coming Gary. All the best, Sky.
@104s_UnpluggedАй бұрын
Hi Sky - I'm moving a few videos over from my other channel, so this one dates back a few years! We'd had a rough few years back then, so quite a bit of drinking and I've lost a few pounds since then!. Sounds a nice roadtrip down through the Netherlands and, as for the hob, I'd go for a dual induction hob with a decent set of induction-compatible pots and pans. Loads on eBay from about £60, but when using, watch the rating of the campsite electric hookup - some are only 5A/6A and a double electic hob can pull 13A on max. All the best.
@skyhill4279Ай бұрын
@@104s_Unplugged Hi Gary, many thanks for your reply and advice on the electric hob...I will act on your advice. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Sky.
@RhodaSutcliffe2 ай бұрын
Sorry but it looks like torture....
@104s_Unplugged2 ай бұрын
As is often said, "all folks be different". Some like posh hotels, sitting on a beach in hot weather or perhaps enjoy large social gatherings but, to me, those activities would be torture. For me, walking the hills of Wales, often in bad weather, and then coming back to my own little space and hunkering down for the night is heaven.
@geeryattricorder24982 ай бұрын
I enjoyed every minuet of that, Thank You.
@104s_Unplugged2 ай бұрын
Thank you - pleased to hear you enjoyed the video!
@mandz85513 ай бұрын
I'm exhausted watching this....
@104s_Unplugged2 ай бұрын
It's Ok - I don't need an help setting up!
@LSWUK3 ай бұрын
I like your knowledge, wit, and honesty Gary. Thanks for sharing. Well done with the recent weight loss. 👍
@104s_Unplugged3 ай бұрын
Thank you - positive feedback certainly fuels the enthusiasm to keep it going! Cheers.
@xabre99953 ай бұрын
Just got back this morning from a sunrise walk up Pen y Fan. It must be a year + since I was up there last. The Storey Arms car park has completely changed! I started off just after 3am, 15-20mins later I noticed the first head torch coming out of the carpark below me - no way I was letting them catch me despite my huffing and puffing. There was one chap camping up top, but around 50 people joined me whilst the sun was rising. Back home now after a 4hr drive back. Legs were shaking like a leaf on the way down....I'll be feeling it tomorrow. Sometimes ignorance is bliss, but if you do feel the need to delve deeper, look into Sodium Nitrate additive in cured meats. I would still demolish those hotdogs you cooked even with this knowledge. Well done with the weight loss, its hard to get it off. Stay safe up there 👍
@104s_Unplugged3 ай бұрын
Good work - it's a relentless slog up Pen Y Fan for sure! Must admit I've not been up there for years since I saw the cars parked all up the road outside during the pandemic. There is a nice route up around Waun Rydd - long but quiet! Food chain is terrible - anything from plastic pellets in fish to re-purposed industrial bi-products used in foods. Sometimes it's best not to know, but I have stopped buying smoked bacon, and the like, due to the toxins in the smoke they use - looked like a shortcut to getting the Big C! All the best.
@jasondownes1513 ай бұрын
You bother with Radios anymore?
@104s_Unplugged3 ай бұрын
Hi - just put a Vlog up on my UKCBTV channel about it - main reason is I come to this location often and even though it's 1500ft up, it's an absolute dead-zone for radio! Should be back up the Black Mountains soon, so that'll fix it! Cheers.
@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER3 ай бұрын
evening Gary:) yep love spam but never boiled it 🤔 or any other kind of meat tbh but I will take ya word for it :) grub did actually look nice that mac cheese . weather been like thst fir months here and only now starting to get a bit better. yea definitely dinner and tea time and like yourself I'm usually up all night and miss breakfast 😂 I would have to magnet fish thoes ponds! stay safe bud 👍
@104s_Unplugged3 ай бұрын
10pm to 4am are my best hours and the only time I'll see a sunrise is if I'm still up from the night before! Like the magnet fishing idea and will deffo give that a try next time!
@Andy_Sharp9753 ай бұрын
Keeping it real , looking forward to my first camping trip this year in my berlingo . I usually go for one nighters after a hike and always take some spam 😉. Enjoy your video's thanks for sharing.
@104s_Unplugged3 ай бұрын
The perfect combination! - all the best!
@therixon4 ай бұрын
Great video chap!! A quick note...the best Soy sauce around is available at Costco...£7 for 2L as I remember....don't tell anyone else mind...
@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER4 ай бұрын
hi Gary, on about changing names they eill always be what they were despite what the dictators in the Welsh government say! glad the water helped the foot. slow cookers are great, have you tried cooking meat in coke yet? it's a must in the slow cooker;) enjoyed the video 👍 73
@104s_Unplugged4 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you Marc! Water indeed fixed the problem - might try it if I get a dose of piles next time! Seen the coke idea for slow cooking, but not tried it yet - I guess the full-fat coke is best rather than the diet variety? Cheers.
@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER4 ай бұрын
@104s_Unplugged ooh yea imaging sitting in that water 🥶 🤣 pretty sure you can use diet coke too . mouths watering now gammon cooked in coke 😋 falls apart it does
@104s_Unplugged4 ай бұрын
@@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER - yeah, it almost make me look forward to getting piles!