8 best bits of camping gear 2022

[@chrisclark4183]

I have a durston xmid 2p and I’m OBSESSED with it

[@andhib]

I also love my Rab Summit VR... great jacket

[@davidbotardo8597]

Happy 2023, with good health and good adventures. Congratulations to the whole family. Success Paul. 🏕️🏞️🥂🍾🙏🏻🇬🇧🇧🇷

[@st1ffee]

my favourite has been my Alpkit O`Hiro jacket it kept me lovely and warm in the cold snap and nice and dry in a torrential downpour for two hours whilst out walking,its my go to jacket.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I like that Rab jacket. I haven't been out kayak camping for a long time due to illness but I can do short walks and my favourite but of kit for that is my Berghaus goretex over trousers. Long side zip to get on over boots, and totally waterproof whilst being lightweight.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Have a great 2023 Paul. My best bit of kit that I purchased this year is the Befree 0.6L water filter.

[@markmiller5577]

Hi Paul ,loved the videos this year ,you have a noticeable twinkle back in your eyes ,good to see . Happy new year to you and your family.

[@Ash12530]

Brought the Helm Compact 1 off the back of your review on it.. It’s only had 1 outing so far but I was highly impressed, it was a windy old camp that night so was worried about constant flapping keeping me awake throughout the night, but it hardly flapped at all - very solid and taught tent indeed! 👍🏻 I have two other 1 man tents also for my wild camps, but this new Helm is my favourite! So much space in both of the porches too, for lots of gear or cooking if weather bad..

[@mic03311]

Paul, all the best for 2023. I recently discovered your channel and find your work and progression as a KZbinr very inspiring. Keep up the great work.

[@dougdixonhull]

Happy new you mate. My favourite bit of new kit is my Messner bobble hat. It definitely trumps everything else. Good luck going into 2023 and looking forward to your new content. Have a great night x

[@thewestonfront]

My favourite new bit of kit this year has been a pair of Altberg boots. I haven't worn something so comfortable for 30 years. I have uber narrow feet but they make an ultra narrow fitting.

[@hemmingsadventures]

Thanks for enriching my outdoor sport year again in 2022, hope you and your family enjoyed fun time together over the festive season. Now let's go and walk off a few calories and brew up on a hill with a stunning view.

[@thatbusinesstrainer1414]

Hope you have had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year! May 2023 bring you even more success and joy

[@darrenwhittaker3281]

My Rab Vapour Rise jacket is my favourite piece of clothing. Good choice, Paul. 👌 🙂

[@jeffreywinter2660]

Excellent I find these kit videos most useful many thanks, wishing you and your good lady all the very best for the NEW YEAR.

[@jimxan2162]

Brilliant Paul... I love your unassuming enthusiasm...... and I've learned so much.... looking forward to 2023 and your videos...... best wishes mate!

[@Jedwoods]

Huge fan of Rab's Vapour-Rise jackets. I've had folks turn their nose up hearing that they're not waterproof or that they won't layer over a puffy midlayer jacket, but they work very well for me.

[@paddle_hike]

Great gear !!! Thanks for sharing. Happy new year. Wishing you a lot more super hikes in 2023.

[@chrishamilton2527]

Yes to the alcohol stove and the Thermarest. I love my 4 season tent, too; a Crux Assault. I’m not so happy with my Z-pack triplex. Also my nano firebox Ti is a brilliant piece of kit.

[@rmd8873]

I think you are nuttier than a Snickers, camping in horrible weather, however your videos and your voice are super ASMR. Thank you for that! Hope you have a successful 2023!

[@jlockwood131]

I've been using Rab vapour rise kit for the last five or six years and I can't recommend it highly enough - it is comfy pretty much year round and a pleasure to wear. One of the bits of kit that comes with me on every adventure.

[@philjones3335]

Favourite bit of kit was my scarp 1, loved using it, however as you now know Paul, it's not true 4 season. Hilleberg it is then. Look forward to your videos in 2023, have a great new year

[@jackyteague6509]

Happy New year Paul and Jo. Love your presentation skills, calm no shouting and enjoyable to listen to!! More please!!

[@backpackingireland8624]

Have to agree on Xtherm and Helm 2 . Eventually I’ve found my go to kit 👌 Wishing you and yours a fantastic New Year 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@durstongear]

Glad you're liking the tent Paul.

[@jasonphillips8302]

Glad you have had a good year Paul. Look forward to 2023. Might even bump into you on the trails somewhere. All the best to you and Jo.

[@richardharrison5622]

Got to agree the X-mid 1P is an incredible shelter, without a doubt my go to ! Pleased you love yours. Happy New Year Paul 🎉

[@justrusty]

One thing I found is that the sleeping pads are a little less noisy and more comfortable if you don't inflate them to maximum capacity. I apologized to some other hikers in a cabin once for the noise and remarked that it wasn't as comfortable as I expected and one of them told me that I was inflated it too much. Much better now.

[@garrycollins3415]

I smile every time someone talks highly of the Durstan. I am considering their 2P as an alternative to me 1P.

[@soggz4246]

Hi Paul, Hope you had a great Christmas. Glad you say your going to do more Bushcrafting next year, as that’s more my ‘thing’. Building a half decent shelter in the wood from scratch,is so much more rewarding than just throwing a tent up on a hill…😉 All the best 👍🏾🇬🇧

[@Thedagda801]

Great reviews, I swear by Carinthia for sleeping bags, I’ve been using their gear for 35 years!

[@soletrail]

Just ordered the X Mid. Can't wait to try it out. My tent for 2022 is the Vango Helium 1. Brilliant tent. Great video Paul. Happy New year. Can I admit that your video on the bench regarding mental health was an absolute inspiration. 👏👏👏👏 Top Job Sir.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Paul nice to see your favourite kit items of the year : ) I've recently brought a Helm One for bike packing, it looks a really solid tent for the price. Have a great new year Sandy

[@marko9912]

Best piece of kit Grayl Geopress purifier, and also the Thermarest Xtherm (max wide - regular is too narrow, elbows on the floor!) Worst - Lanshan 1 Pro, condensation nightmare, might as well sleep in the rain.

[@nickmail7604]

Got an Atom rucksack and the Dan Durston tent back in 2019, both very good, I think my Atom ruck is 55 litres though.

[@tarint2082]

Tarin hopes you and the fam have an amazing new year Mr Messner. Tarin knows you have inspired many more than just him, whether it's been to go outdoors or talk about the issues going on in crazy head days, you are more real and more personable, you and yours deserve the best in 2023.

[@thecolofthewild]

Hardly used my gas stoves recently. Just my alcohol stove and 750ml pot and occasionally the twig stove.. Not in any hurry and love the simplicity of it.

[@TheAngieStoned]

I'm super excited to see what you use for filming! Was actually sat at work today, trying to figure out what stuff to potentially buy in the future. Would love to makes some videos myself! Looking forward to seeing what you've got in store for us in 2023, I've thoroughly enjoyed what you've brought to the table so far, and especially your more "vulnerable" episodes ❤️ There's a depth to you that the other hiking channels don't have, and I for one love it! Happy New year mate 🥳

[@browsman2328]

Greetings from NorCal, happy new year and I’ll hoist a glass of champagne in your honor because you are one of my top five hiking channels. My favorite piece of gear this year was the Big Agnes Skyline Stool which you recommended. I like it because it is light (1 lb) and easy to get out of. Also today I was having trouble lighting my MSR Windburner because of a 25 mph wind although once it was lit it performed like a champ. Because of that I ordered the Soto lighter and fuel adapter you recommended on this vid to make it easier to light my stove. Slainte!

[@ridgemagnet9260]

I did the same thing kicked over mine on Wimbledon common and could not easily get that fire out no matter what I did, cheers for the vid though , happy new year ! Xx

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

I ordered a custom Mo50 back in Oct. Hopefully will arrive sometime in Feb. Mine will be quite colorful.

[@simonward4520]

Happy New Year too, also have helm compact 1, great piece of kit and santa brought me the sundick table which I had my eye on for a while, very versatile bit of kit for a table.

[@mrlionrocks]

Cheers dude, just ordered the rab vr summit jacket 👍🏻 happy new year x

[@highlandroadrunner]

I've been looking at the Helm 1 and 2 for possibly trying some camping on the motorbike next year so I'm glad it has made it into your list. All the best to you and family for the new year and I hope 2023 is good to you. Your videos are a pleasure to watch and very well put together.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Paul! Really interesting to see you favourite bits of kit. Happy New Year to you and Jo. Atb Graham

[@canofbud101]

Happy new year to you and your family. Loved your work this year and the fact you cracked on when you weren’t at the top of your game. Well played. Looking forward to a few more bushcraft style videos. If you’re ever in Dorset look me up. Cheers.

[@stephenwharrior5835]

Be interesting to see what you make of the new F Rab sleeping may that's coming out

[@JRoss707]

Love the simplicity of the alcohol stove, Paul. Unfortunately fire regulations in the U.S. western mountains where I hike forbid alcohol stoves during high fire danger times.

[@andyc3088]

Happy New Year to you and Jo. I have the RAB Vapour-Rise Guide Jacket excellent jacket

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

You have some great gear. I look forward to seeing more bush crafting videos. Happy new year to you Jo and the dogs. Take care Gill

[@superseacrow9463]

Thanks for all your content in 2022 Paul. I've learned lots from you over the years about kit, and you've saved me a fortune. ATB for 2023 to you and Jo. Wishing that your channel goes from strenght to strength.

[@ahoward3503]

My word, I may have to invest in one of those lighters. Refillable lighters always seemed a little messy. But that looks so easy.

[@markl2815]

Funny that, X boil - I just got a second in a slightly larger pot size from Leo. The rig for a Toaks 750 is perfect. I use a solo Trangia 28t kit non stick fry pan with it at a cost of about 50 g. Bloody good. Also, wife stole my original L size Xtherm (once replaced by Thermarest after years on their warranty to france) … so I got the max version (because I’m wide myself) … if you start with anything though, it has to be what you sleep on first And again, UGQ Bandit quilt rep,aced my old U.K. Hammocks quilt Durstan xmid (eventually) too … quality is stunning If you were bigger, so far we’d be twins mate. Keep it up for next year … I work outdoors with an outdoor canoe business plus then I do it for fun … some gear if you live that way matters. I do agree with you obviously

[@Dr.D00p]

Well chuffed, just picked up the same Therm-a-rest neo air X therm (large) mat that you use for £155 in the sales. Been tracking one for a while and I have never seen one below £200 until now,. I know the the new model is just about to be released, little bit thicker, higher R value but the maniacs want over £300!

[@germangarciafernandez]

Happy new year. Love your videos, and this one is not the exception.

[@JDB269]

Scarp 1 for me - as you say no tent is perfect but for 99% of conditions this is it!

[@MichaelB-pf8xx]

Thanks Paul happy new year

[@symy92]

Happy New Year to you and Jo. I hope you both have a safe, happy, healthy 2023. My favourite bit of kit hands down is my Unigear Camfy P3 sleeping pad. This is the 4th type of pad I have tried, and it is absolutely a dream. I wish I had just paid the few extra dollars and bought it first. I highly recommend it to everyone, especially if you are a bit on the big side. You will sleep like you are on a cloud.

[@coventryboy68]

HNY Paul. Im looking to get back into hiking and camping. Will you be re-doing a series for us newbies? A basic walking, trekking and camping series would be great. Stay strong.

[@stuartmassey1205]

Trangia 27, great bit of kit, not the fastest or lightest but so many options for cooking.

[@gwhan1331]

Always great content, really looking forward to the "filming gear video".

[@hnahler]

I have used a full Trangia cook set for decades for kayaking trips. Weight and volume are much less of an issue compared to hiking what I have been doing for the last 15 years. I have been using Jetboil and Soto Windmaster in that time. As I do a lot of ‘real’ cooking, I need the ability to regulate the flame (hence the Soto) and cannot see that working with the light alcohol stoves.

[@jamilaknopp540]

Happy New to you and Jo. Another great video and thank you for all your awesome videos this year. You are a legend! I look forward to more of your tips next year.

[@Phil.Oakley]

I'd love a quilt but can't justify the cost yet. Give it time though! The wild country helm is definitely a future purchase. I've always used alcohol stoves over gas and recently bought the trangia mini. It's excellent! Going to use my lanshan a lot more this year and hopefully add the helm or a taiji to my collection.. Happy New year to you both!

[@shawnr6117]

If you want to try one out on the cheap check out Mountain Warehouse. Their quilt/down blanket is on sale this week, $100 cad , less in USD and UK pounds on the website, might be cheaper in store if there's one near you. Comfort rated at 12-15c so more for warmer weather

[@dezmondu9868]

Thank you Paul, I am currently in the process of leaving the military and I am hoping to make some camping content similar to yourself and others like Liam brown, and summit or nothin. You guys are all great to be fair, all I need is a civilian backpack and a civilian tent. Hoping to get at it in the next week with the January sales. Appreciate all of the videos that you make and the effort that you put in. Hope you have had a nice Christmas and happy new year to you.

[@wiberly661]

As someone who is about to apply for the british army and camps lots, good luck

[@dezmondu9868]

@@wiberly661 thanks mate, good luck in your Journey ❤️

[@Martycycleman]

Cheers Paul, Happy New Year

[@Adorenarinjanki]

Nice video. The Soto lighter looks good

[@LiLBitsDK]

very nice list of gear and happy new year to you too :D you just nixed the last bit of the video it seems :D in a rush to get out camping? 😛

[@richardwaudby7338]

Use separates instead of my Rab VR nowadays gives more options. Use a Rab flash (alpha mid) with a wind shirt. (Again rab) can wear separately or together or in combination with a shell. I find when I’m going uphill i start running hot quickly, even in winter so will often just use a base and a wind shell (if no precipitation) if do get chilly just add in the alpha mid layer. Agree with the Xmid, had a 2 since first released. As you say there’s stronger. Lighter, bigger etc but just seems to tick the most boxes. Dan needs to start selling the solid inners separately though. I’m told they’re due to be released February 2023.

[@stuartharrison3822]

Great vids as always. Have you thought about reviewing any Alpkit tents?

[@evanmclean4893]

What’s the mini electric pump you use to blow up your air mat please?

[@Benfoord]

Here for THE best camping KZbinr 🎉

[@milton1969able]

Happy New Year to you and yours pal.

[@jimbidwell1171]

All the best for 23 bud

[@dragonlng.]

Hi Paul, I will try here, i asked in couple of yours videos of your choice between cloud up2 and helm2. Because of you and your videos some random polish bloke thinks of buying his first tent haha. If you could answer that would be great. All the best in 2023 for you and your family. Cant wait for new wild camping videos :)) Highly addictive

[@craoutdoors6827]

Happy new year to you and your family paul. I think you have finally landed on two perfect tents but no doubt you ll invest again soon🤣.

[@Nick-wp9rx]

Love your channel. Looking forward to seeing what you do in 2023. 😀

[@craigelliott4338]

I got the soto lighter yesterday. I'm going for an xmid this year, and I wanna get my mitts on a zenbivvy lightbed and an x-therm too.

[@benny_mc]

Happy New Year's Paul, and family 👍

[@xjessukx]

Happy new year. Aren't you doing a wishlist for 2023 ?

[@chriscabbage1019]

AYE'UP 😀 Hope you and the family had a lovely Christmas.

[@Geoffrey454]

Happy new year!

[@RodneyClang]

Great vid Paul. Expected to see the OR Alpine Ascentshell bivy …. Are you still liking that?

[@davidsayer3325]

Happy New year Paul 👍🎊

[@alansandy9700]

Hello Paul. Happy new year to you... I have a X mid... And I'm hoping to do the Southwest coastpath in the spring.. there is gonna be beach camps.. so I wondered if you reckon I could pitch on pebbles or sand with the duration.. i.e long stakes and rocks to hold it down.. or should I invest in a freestanding tent. Cheers

[@johnmac8065]

Paul I see you have added an attachment on your atom pack for your hiking poles. What do you sit the bottom of the pole in ? Do you slip them in the side pocket or use the ice axe loop?

[@paulmckearney4945]

Nice selection of gear Paul. I'm not at all keen on any stoves (or kit in general) that rely on extra small pieces that are all too easily lost. Give me an all in one stove/stand/windbreak such as the mini trangia or BCB Crusader 2 or a gas stove that is not too tall and tippy.

[@bertman4]

Happy New Year to you and Jo! I know 2022 was a challenging year for you but I'm always glad to see you sharing your love for the outdoors. Best wishes for 2023. And yes to more bushcraft content.

[@j3hikes444]

wow your gear shelves are bare lol. looking forward to more of your adventures & vids.

[@piggymito]

Great to see your sleep system in there, I'm looking to splash out this year for a good sleep system to take away on the motorbike. I've been considering getting a zenbivvy setup sent over from the states, have you got any thoughts on it?

[@andreasweber7828]

I expected the Tarptent up there with the Durston 😅

[@marcomiceli1]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ay up Paul. Interesting video and great bits of kit... but I have to say apart from your stove and lighter all very expensive kit. How about doing a vid of your favourite budget bits of kit of 2022? A happy new year to you n your gert me owd cocka 👍🙂

[@_Chris390]

What’s the condensation like with the Xmid compared to the Scarp please Paul? Looking at the Xmid it just doesn’t seem to have many ventilation points. Thanks.

[@angelobianco73]

Happy New Year!😎

[@martinimbusch7465]

Hello Paul, the time you started to use good tent terra nova, wild country 5 star KIT. Martin in Norfolk uk

[@brendonbriggs622]

What's better synthetic or down filled jacket..?

[@cjharris4]

Hi Paul. Do you know whether the RAB vapour-rise Summit jacket and the RAB vapour-rise Guide Jacket are fundamentally the same product? Sorry to have to ask but I already have the later and maybe don’t use it as much as I ought 😬 . Best wishes, Chris Harris

[@harveyrobertson6141]

I have that rab fleece very nice and warm

[@MrJeeamf]

Love the knife do you have a link paul?