Bivi Camp Testing New Robens Gear..

[@cclow9494]

Great to see a review of some Robens gear. Well made equipment from Denmark! Overlooked by the mainstream despite being top quality camping equipment. Thanks Dave for the review.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for watching, yes agree they do some good gear which is mainly overlooked . Atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking me along, Dave. Beautiful scenery. Cheers!

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for watching Dan , atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@DanOpdal]

@@BorderRambler You're very welcome!

[@MarkOutdoors_]

A cracking bivi set up. Robens seem to do some cracking gear too. I watch all your videos and must say the southern uplands look stunning. I look forward to the next one. Atb Mark.

[@BorderRambler]

Yes they do some great gear , I love it in the southern uplands always so peaceful. atb Dave

[@juliensaulas4747]

Excellent bivy bag. I never had any condensation in it because i put a bottle filled with warm water at the feet in tje sleeping bag, it works fairly well. But it os a matter of weather and conditions too. This is one of my favourite stealth camping gear. Glad you enjoyed it ! Great video.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for the tip , but yeah conditions dictate how bad condensation is . Tfw atb Dave

[@Jarrehead]

Great video... I was out last night in mine for the first time, and my set up was virtually identical. And yes, the only bit of condensation I had was at the foot end too, But inside my sleeping bag was bone dry and toasty warm.

[@BorderRambler]

Great stuff , I reckon the conditions going from a warm day to fairly cool don’t help with the condensation issues . foot only area is a result 👍 atb Dave

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Dave Lovely summers night 🌧️🌧️🤦‍♂️nice spot and views. That Bivi looked good 👍 Cheers Graham

[@BorderRambler]

Cheers Graham , yeah maybe just me being a cold arse lol atb Dave

[@grahamscothern4319]

@@BorderRambler 🤣🤣🤣

[@thebackingpackinggeordie]

That bivy looks great with the zips and hood tie out, I have just started using a bivy and I love it.

[@BorderRambler]

Yes it makes life so much easier getting in and out , the hunks is great bivi just a nightmare getting in and out 🤓 atb Dave

[@ewengillies9826]

Gear looks ok and it tested well from your comments. Ard to lredict the weather now so you were lucky to have what you needed. Bushyboy Oz.

[@BorderRambler]

All was good with the new gear , weather not too bad on this one for a change atb Dave

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Nice successful trip out. Best wishes on the next.

[@BorderRambler]

It sure was , thanks for watching atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@ChrisJB]

The gear coped well in the changeable conditions Dave. I haven't used a synthetic bag for years either but one advantage, if it does get wet, is that it keeps its insulation. Good stars too. Can't remember the last good night sky camp I had. ATB mate, Chris

[@BorderRambler]

Cheees Chris , same re synthetic I’ve had a few down bags get damp and they’re pretty crap when damp/wet . Stars were only out for a short while lol TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

Wow, that's some nice gear. I ordered a Robens Mountain Bivy last week after finding it just too much of a pain getting in and out of my Outdoor Research Helium Bivy.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks , it’s so much easier getting in and out now . Why aren’t all bivis designed with zips and storm flaps ? Atb Dave

[@heatherandthehounds]

Looks like a good set-up!

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks it works for me atb Dave

[@WyeExplorer]

Good old set up there Dave. Nice one on the freebies. Gotta say though no condensation with my Alpkit Hunker. As usual very cool about the poor conditions. What can you do eh? Well, all the best with the bike trip - sounds exciting. All the b est up there. Mark

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Mark. Yeah you just have to deal with what nature delivers eh ⛺️👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@BorderRambler A pleasure Dave - enjoyed this one. Yeah, can't wish the wind away.

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

Thought you where in for a rough night at one point there Dave. Cracking set up. Definitely one I want to do soon myself

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Robert , heavy rain during the night but turned out nice in the morning.I do like the feeling of it been wide open with great views.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

nice warm mat & bag dave . you'll hardly notice the extra weight & bulk of the synthetic bag in your panniers 👍 & still keep you warm if it gets damp👍got a proper soaking on the Hadrian's way on Thursday on the way to crosby on eden🌧️

[@BorderRambler]

Yes my thinking to , just need to do some packing as just over a week now before we hit the road. ’m guessing it was a successful trip rain and all , it’s hillier than you think too . well worth it tho ⛺️👍

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

@@BorderRambler all good dave started at bowness on solway 9am Thurs morning finished yesterday Wallsend 1-30 pm 👌👍

[@BorderRambler]

@@thegeordiefellwalker8878 I bet you enjoyed being back in your own bed last night 🛌💤💤💤💤 after the long hike .

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

@@BorderRambler deffo 😊 but the hot bath 1st was bliss👌😊 cheers

[@BorderRambler]

@thegeordiefellwalker8878 I bet 🛁👍

[@milesfromanywhere.]

Nice video Dave, that new gear looks the business mate, especially the bivvy with the insect net. I’m on the market for a bivvy & tarp as it gives so many more options. Cracking spot that, I love a sunrise like that, the vid definitely had that autumn feel about it, my favourite time of year. Cheers as always, enjoyed this, Atb Dave 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Cheers Dave, it open up so many more tight spots that you can’t pitch a tent on . So far very pleased with the set up , autumn is great for bivi camping and hopefully less insect life too . atb Dave

[@anthonypayne1]

Great camp and gear test Dave. I have the Robens Serac 600 down bag, and I've been very pleased with it. I like the look of their bivy bag, it will be interesting to see how it performs long term.👍👍

[@BorderRambler]

That’s good to hear Anthony , all bivis should have zips in my opinion. you have been quiet on the upload front lately ? missing your videos any coming soon . atb Dave

[@anthonypayne1]

Hi Dave, apologies for no new content. Unfortunately, I have a few health problems preventing me from getting out. I won't bore you with the details, it may be a while, we'll see. Atb Anthony

[@BorderRambler]

@@anthonypayne1 no apologies are needed , you just get yourself better that’s the most important thing . Take care atb Dave

[@carolfitton2007]

Loved the video 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Glad you enjoyed atb Dave

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

Thanks for getting such a proud LNT message in once again. I feel Ive been a bit remiss not thanking the channels I follow for this lately. Some popular routes have so much litter its impossible to pickup the odd plastic or lunch wrapper and feel you achieved something. The utube channels are important for informing people new to camping. Thx for posting. JMO.

[@BorderRambler]

Yes I always try and leave the LNT message at the end of my videos and maybe some folk pick up on it . atb Dave

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Beautiful location Dave 👌A nice stealthy setup. Atb Taff 🤠👊

[@BorderRambler]

Glad you enjoyed it , it deffo blends in nicely atb Dave

[@donnavansenior]

Nice one Dave, a good haul from Robens, well deserved & I'm sure you'll put it through it's paces without bias....and that wasn't a bad start with that wet weather overnight! Mind I still think you're a bit mad for not using a tent 😂😂 Some lovely hazy sunrise shots, but aye, it's still not too summery on this one. Hope you caught some sun on your recent cycling trip, holey moley but's it's been el scorchio lately! YeY!! 🌞😎

[@BorderRambler]

Sorry for late reply , just back from bike trip 🚲👍 The Robens gear is proving fairly decent so far but more testing required, I’m quite liking the tarp and bivi config at the moment . I’m playing catch up so will get around to your latest offering from your Scotland trip soon atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@kennethcarter5720]

I get dampness in my foot box ( Robens mountain bivvy). Sometimes it’s really wet. I was beginning to think the seams were leaking because it’s never damp anywhere else

[@BorderRambler]

I turned mine inside out to inspect and it is heavily taped on the seams, so maybe this location doesn’t breathe as well as the rest of the bivi ?

[@bluehighfly]

Condensation is the devil, you’ll get it no matter what if conditions are right. Using the bivvy is great to be closer to nature but like I’ve said before it’s not for me. All the best Darren

[@BorderRambler]

Yes sometimes you just know it will be worse , when the tent forms a layer of moisture inside and out . Yes I was deffo closer to nature , give it a go you might like it 😂😂😂 atb Dave 👍

[@pluffer96]

Mid Summer??? I'm doing the SUW next month, I think i'll take my winter bag?😳🥶 Nice one Dave.

[@BorderRambler]

Yeah I know ! Hopefully we get a late Indian summer and it improves for your SUW trip . but I would take the winter bag nothing worse than freezing all night in your bag . atb Dave

[@paulgerard7611]

Nice review of the kit. We got a couple of the Robens Mountain bivvys and a tarp to do the Cleveland Way earlier this year. The weather was appalling and despite pitching the tarp as a tent the bivvys didn't keep out the rain. Given the specs I'd expected better performance from the bags. I love the features that the bag has for size and zip, but have lost all confidence in it for keeping weather out. How did the bag cope on your bike trip?

[@BorderRambler]

Sorry to hear about your experience with the Robens bivi in the rain , thankfully we didn’t have any rain at all on our bike camping trip so I can’t answer that. atb Dave

[@FteCoUk4x4]

Enjoyed the video, that is the one problem with synthetic bags, they are heavier and more bulky than down. But they stay warm when wet. Can you tell what make is the thermometer you use. Thanks

[@BorderRambler]

Yes exactly, I suppose it’s down side of synthetic pardon the pun lol , the little thermometer is a cheapo from Amazon - ORIA Bluetooth 5.0 Thermometer Hygrometer, Humidity Temperature Sensor with Big Screen, Indoor Thermometer with App for IOS and Android, Free Data Export for Home, Greenhouse amzn.eu/d/adWrvBd

[@SteveFagioli]

@@BorderRambler Thanks for the link to the thermometer, it arrived yesterday, good bit of kit.

[@BorderRambler]

@@SteveFagioli my original battery died on me after a couple of trips, so I bought fresh ones and had no issues since 👍

[@SteveFagioli]

@@BorderRambler Mine didn't come with batteries. I read a couple of people that purchased them complained about the batteries failing, so I guess that is why they do not come fitted with them now.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Dave, I like the tarp and bivy set up,it’s great is it not, I wish you would have said what size mat could fit in the bivy, I mean would my exped 197x60x7 fit and still give room, as I like the look of the bivy, Great camp Cheers Adrian

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks mate , I am doing separate reviews or first use type vids soon . The mat used was 199x55x6 but there was still loads of room inside I the mat. It’s the 2 way zip which makes getting in and out a breeze 👍

[@steveproud2893]

Good gear test Dave👍, do you like this more than the hooped bivi you have also got?

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Steve , this one is more suited to better weather camps as you don’t have the security of the hoop. Which gives you that headroom to zip it right over . The Robens was ideal on my bike camping trips tho but we had dry weather on that trip.

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Some great new gear , I do like that bivvi. Might have to invest.

[@BorderRambler]

Can’t go wrong with a bivi with a zip on Hardy atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

@@BorderRambler the holy grail mate…..

[@snowymatrix]

Free stuff Dave always useful to try out before you head out on a longer adventure atb on the bike packing trip! 👍🍺😎

[@BorderRambler]

It pays to roadtest gear before up and coming trips Snowy atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@ruairidhalexander7631]

What are you using to log your weather data, temperature, humidity, etc? Thanks

[@BorderRambler]

Just a cheap Amazon one - amzn.eu/d/gaa8S0F atb Dave

[@camperp195]

Just looked at the spec sheet for the sleeping mat,55cm wide is shocking,why do all these companies think us mortals sleep on their backs,i need a 27” wide mat (70cm) but nobody makes one And the couple of companies that do ( trekology) for example,are at the lower end of the market,id gladly pay good money for one that wide with a good r value,sorry robens,no sale from me,when are you big companies going to listen to your customers,such a shame as i really like the sleep mat 😔😔

[@BorderRambler]

I hear we’re you are coming from regarding mat sizes , but this mat is still wider than my thermarest xlite which is only 51cm wide . I do believe there are wider mats 60+ cm just none at 70cm . tfw atb Dave