Basecamp 2 - Returning to Ullswater adventure

[@darrenfox9769]

Rain.. in the Lakes - surely not. Another great video. I need a Basecamp for exactly these trips. And I agree calling it a camper. I have a twin axle conqueror on a seasonal pitch in Cornwall but have looked at the ridiculously priced and tiny Vw campers for long weekends but have landed on the idea of a Basecamp.

[@mad5466]

I really enjoy your adventures and love dog. Fabby stuff, thanks.

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

Thanks for feeding back. Pleased you enjoy them and the dog. She’s the bestest friend ever🐶

[@Yorkmedia1]

Yet another great video an the history lesson good camera work keep them coming

[@martinkitchin6204]

My favourite part of the world & there's nothing like being able to stroll into a nearby village is there? We're just back from an Anglesey CL. Sadly awful weather & wind. In fact on the way home we were diverted away from the Menai Bridge!

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

I definitely had the same weather as you then! It’s a nightmare when they close that bridge. The traffic really backs up around Menai and Bangor.

[@philbrown9398]

Great video again thanks. What app do you use to plan your walks please?

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

Hi Phil. I use Outdoor Active. It’s brilliant for planning and also following your routes. The best I would say. I also download the GPX files from Outdoor Active and upload to to Garmin Explore so I can also follow the route on my Garmin watch.

[@philbrown9398]

Thanks Nick. A big help!

[@cumbriancamper]

Shame about the weather,always nice to see the dog and yourself back out in the basecamp,QUESTION ? do you use mushers on her paws ? i use it on pips paws.really good stuff, cheers👍🐶

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

Are they shoes? I’ve seen them but I don’t use them on her

[@cumbriancamper]

@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales no, it is a wax that is used in husky racing,it doesnt stain your furniture or is harmful to the dog in any way,rub it on the dogs paws like you would to moisturise your hands,stops them cracking and drying our in the hot weather and protects them from snow and ice in the colder months,its fantastic stuff. MUSHERS , cheers

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

@@cumbriancamper I’ve just ordered a pot. Thanks for the tip😊👍

[@cumbriancamper]

@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales 👍🐶,I would be interested to know your thoughts after using it ,many thanks.

[@johnstewart2507]

Another great vlog Nick stunning scenery whatever the weather. We’re booked in at Keswick in August looking forward to it. Never been to the Lake District

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

Keswick is a great place to start in the lakes.

[@davecraig7082]

Recently discovered your channel and been really enjoying your videos. Love the combination of base camp stuff and outdoor adventures. Been making me wish I could afford a base camp, it looks awesome.

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

Thanks Dave. The Basecamp is a brilliant camper ideal for getting out and about.

[@thedemidogproductions]

Another odd question if I may? I think I saw you wearing Scarpa boots in some of your videos. Am I correct and, if so, which version and are you happy with them?

[@davidhall7744]

Another great video 👍 I keep meaning to ask, do you have enough room to sleep across the Basecamp? I think i recall you mentioning in a previous video that you are 6’4”. When i walk by the one in my village I imagine that even myself at 6’1” might struggle to stretch out across in the Basecamp 🤔

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

When I’m in my sleeping bag my feet do touch the far end so I can’t fully stretch out so I always end up at and angle. 6ft 1” would be fine. Most owners sleep on the bench seats but I’m way to tall.

[@simonpendlebury7843]

Great Videos. Very useful. Which route planning app do you use for hikes??

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

I use Outdoor Active to plan all my hikes. You can also navigate the routes via the app also however I upload the GPX files to my Garmin watch and navigate that way instead.

[@kadin06]

Which awning are you preferring after using the standard and the inflatable?

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

I use the Kampa Dometic 200 poled for winter and general bad weather camping as it can handle the beating. For fair weather my go to is the Vango RVA 2 which looks superb on the Basecamp and is very roomy. The airbeams aren’t strong enough for the winter.

[@tcblue3095]

Hi where do you get the grey throws from on the seats ?

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

Hi. They are just cheap throws from Dunelm.

[@thedemidogproductions]

This is probably a stupid question (I'm considering a Basecamp) but what is the right and wrong side of the pitch pleaase?

[@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales]

That’s a great question. It all depends on which side the electric, drain and water is situated. On this pitch I set up on the wrong side which meant my water hose, electric cable and waste pipe were cutting across the area I’d be parking my car. Does that make sense?

[@thedemidogproductions]

@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales That makes perfect sense. Thank you very much 👍