A WINDY CAMP ON SCOTLANDS BORDER | HELM 1 PUSHED TO ITS LIMITS

Me and Dan headed over to the boarder of Scotland for a camp in the winds. Putting the Helm one through its paces and the Hilleberg Soulo. A great camp and a good memory had for sure.
Enjoy
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[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding video.

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Thanks Dave. It was a good memory made for sure 😂😂😂 thanks for watching 😊

[@joinmeoutdoors]

That was some brutal wind! Really impressed that the Helm hung on for that long, as they do have quite flat sides. So so gutting to have lost your new sleeping bag! 😣 Good decision to bail though. Takes a strong strong tent to stand up to a wind offensive like that. James.

[@MarkOutdoors_]

I was impressed too with it. Up to 50mph winds it was solid. Then the 65 and 75mph gusts hit. Yeah guttering in a way but a lesson learned on my half. I searched the valley for a full day but couldn’t find it at all. Thanks for watching buddy 😊

[@DemiGod..]

After a tent go flattened in a storm went the hilleberg route for peace of mind and reckoned it would save money in the long run as wouldn't have to replace/repair damaged tents again, the latest being a Soulo BL. With regard to the wind shooting in the door, had an akto ripped out of the ground when a gust shot in the door during a storm, no damage other than a slighly bent pole, even after dragging me along the ground , hanging onto a guyline till the gust died. My sleeping bag was still in the tent when it came back down to ground. Survival bag came in handy as shoved the tent with the sleeping bag still inside into it and did a runner..

[@MarkOutdoors_]

I had a Hilleberg soulo BL but I found it was only good for extreme weather which I kept out off. This was a one off. This is the only damage and loss in all my many years of camping. I was sheltered but gusts came round when they weren’t predicted. The tent performed well and weather it was a Hilleberg or any other brand the same would have happened with a gust like that and the inside door been open. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching 😊

[@leehogarth187]

Great watch mate that wind looked brutal lol I wasn't expecting that Just shows how quick the weather can change up e hills

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Yeah Lee crazy winds. You know you never know how bad it is until you’re in it recording it and feeling it. Thanks for watching 😊

[@waynepeel437]

The weather up there does what it wants, good experience & a learning one too. Decent mate, look forwards to see what 24 brings. Have a good one. Wayne

[@MarkOutdoors_]

It sure is strong on the border. I couldn’t imagine what it was like on the top as we were in the shelter. I would have stayed if my sleeping bag did 😂 thanks for watching 😊

[@fran-kittyayers5329]

Just subscribed and so glad I did, thankyou for taking me on your journey 😊

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Thanks for subscribing. I love to share my journeys with others. Thanks for watching 😊

[@belowaveragewildcamper]

Better than owt on telly mate. Really entertaining. Really felt your pain regarding the lost sleeping bag. Looked like a lovely bag as well. All the best for the new year mate 👍

[@cheviotoutdoors]

Bit of a rough night that and total bummer about your bag but getting back safely is the main thing 👍

[@mountainmantararua8824]

Lost a sleeping bag but gained a soggy pkt of biscuits. Hope that you find the s/bag. Amazing how quickly things can change and put you on the back foot, have been there many times myself and at altitude (1500M). ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ ☺☺

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Haha yep what a swap in equipment 😂 I was prepared and knew the weather which is what matters the most. So far the sleeping bag is long lost to the wind but I will look after my new one better haha. Thanks for watching 😊

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Gutted for you Mark losing your sleeping bag the helm compact one preforms really well just a shame your poll bent happy new year atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Yeah it was a good bag that but I am blessed to be able to replace such an item. The tent did well up to 50mph then the gusts just got to it. What’s great tent. Happy new year to you too. Thanks for watching 😊

[@SoloSarahBX]

Ooohhhhh man! Can’t believe you lost the bag so sorry to hear that. I’m sure it will turn up or if anyone has found it from listening to you on reflection you will just be happy that it’s been retrieved. Even if you never see it again…LNT. Good on ya for staying positive even though you had to bail. Look on the brighter side mate…you found a new pot and a decent packet of swollen bic bics 😂ATB, Sarah from the Peak District ⛺️

[@MarkOutdoors_]

It was guttering but I tried my best to find it as I didn’t want to leave my shit in the hills. Yep a good trade for a mug want it 😂😂😂 thanks for watching 😊

[@SoloSarahBX]

@@MarkOutdoors_ bloody nightmare mate 😅 it might turn up in heaven 🤣

[@MarkOutdoors_]

@@SoloSarahBX I bet it does turn up there 😂😂 I’m holding onto my new one well 😂

[@sparker68]

Wow serious wind. Just hope you didn't scare the life out of any farmers they be like "Morag get the shotgun I've just seen an orange ghost fly past the kitchen window" 🤣Happy new year !

[@MarkOutdoors_]

😂😂😂 yeah what a night to have a sleeping bag fly about. I couldn’t imagine what it was like to be in the wind and not in the cover like we were. Thanks for watching 😊

[@markg6320]

Hi.....brutal conditions but good to see the tents in action! Interested in your conclusions about the tent pegs as ut seems they were the determining factor for the soulo rather than the tent itself? Did the 9 inch Eastons hold in the ground etc?? Any thoughts would be appreciated mate. All the best and Happy New Year!! Mark

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Hi mate. The soulo had the Y pegs in it and a few extras on the wind blown side. The ground was soft so it was just pulling them through and out. I use 9 inch eastons on all my guy lines and sweat by them. They go deep enough to hit better ground and never pull out when they are on a slight angle. None of mine came out on then9 inch just a short tent peg did. I wouldn’t use anything else unless it’s summer with no wind. My tent pegs vary from Alpkit Y pegs to terranova pegs with the lip at the top and they are all good. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 😊

[@markg6320]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Very reassuring....I'll stick with my Eastons!!

[@adventure_steve_hikes]

That’s a shame about you bag them winds seemed brutal. I was out with mark when his helm 2 poles bent we made a bit of an error pitching at red tarn and the wind direction was really unpredictable and we were getting hit by gusts from the opposite side to which the wind was supposed to be blowing. My abisko lite 2 was bending in quite a bit from the gusts hitting it side on but it was holding up. I’ve went and ordered a second set of poles to double pole it just incase haha

[@MarkOutdoors_]

The winds were mad. I couldn’t imagine what the winds were like on the top. He came to mine and was telling me how bad it was. I couldn’t believe how bent his poles were when he dropped them off at mine as I used - couple of his straight sections to fix mine. I always find up the lakes in places like that the wind comes in and then lifts up causing a spiral of wind. At least you all survived with just a few poles bent. Thanks for watching 😊

[@johnmason9522]

Get your self some delter pegs , peace of mind if the wind picks up

[@MarkOutdoors_]

My 9” stakes didn’t come out of the guy lines. It was just one side of the tent base with a stand peg. I have used the deltas and didn’t like them as they used to slip on soft ground and of it was too hard of ground them were hard to get in. The stakes just go deep and can be brayed in. Deltas are a great peg though. Thanks for watching 😊

[@grahamswildcamping]

That wind speed was crazy, don't think I've experienced anything like that. Gutting about your sleeping bag, just shows how unpredicatable the effects of the wind. At least you get a good video out of it though.

[@GlenWRU]

Where'd you get the big Agnes Rapide? struggling to find any decent priced (wide one) in the UK

[@MarkOutdoors_]

I got it from valley and peak about 1 years ago ago. A great pad if your a side sleeper and a warm one too. I have had it down to -8.44 and it was warm. Thanks for watching 😊

[@craigy1872]

Mad that you lost your sleeping bag 😮 Did you say that you bought it during a sale ? I’ve been checking the alpkit store for a bag but they only seem to have clothing on sale.

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Yeah a failure on my side which has never neem heard of before. A lesson learned and a mod to the tent door so I have a piece of cord I can put around the peg too. I got it at £279 on the sale but the sales off now. They are £350 now. The weight to comfort temperature is sort of unbeatable. They are better then ran by a mile for it hence why I bought it. I recommend it. Thanks for watching 😊

[@craigy1872]

@@MarkOutdoors_ one last question if you don’t mind. When did they run the sale ? I thought they may have something for the new year but doesn’t look like it. Thanks 🙏

[@MarkOutdoors_]

@@craigy1872 I have Just checked and I purchased mine November the 10th when they had a sale on. I would just keep an eye on the site as you save £70 in the sale. In my opinion it’s worth getting the 800 over the 600 as it’s only £29 difference and 150g for a comfort rating of 17 rather than 11.

[@AndyWoodger]

Hilleburg all the way then!

[@neovo903]

Oh mate, I would have been livid to lose a new bag

[@MarkOutdoors_]

I was in a way but it was my own fault too. I have never in all my years shut the inside door of a tent but now i do. What a memory. Thanks for watching 😊

[@neovo903]

@@MarkOutdoors_ Well, we live and we learn, good thing you were within walking distance of the car. I wouldn't have wanted to sleep in those conditions without a sleeping bag.

[@otf.outdoors]

Nightmare mate, that wind got really bad, something you don’t expect to happen loosing a sleeping bag , I bent my helm2 blue pole in high winds a while back, and contacted terranova and they replaced it for me for free, drop them an email mate👍, atb Mick 👍

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Hallo mate. Yeah it wast expected especially with just been behind it. A lesson learned though that the inside stays shut. The little clip can be fiddly so I have put some cord on the clip and put it on the peg now when I’m outside. Yeah I should give it a try but it’s passed it warranty period that’s all. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Olan...]

Gutted for you that you lost your sleeping bag but at least it can be replaced. Thats a good reason not to get hammered inside your tent like a lot of people do , can you image trying to get off the mountain if that had happened if you popped out for a pee after 4 cans of brain killer ! Better luck next time and ATB.

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Yeah that’s correct. A few sensible drinks so you know what you’re doing still as anything could happen. Thanks for watching 😊

[@SarahLee220]

Another great video. Shame about your bag though. A nice little treat whoever finds it though 😂

[@MarkOutdoors_]

They may be a sheep all nice and warm in the valley haha thanks for watching 😊

[@SarahLee220]

@@MarkOutdoors_ Imagine 😂

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice video 🙂👍

[@MarkOutdoors_]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@MarkOutdoors_ 👍