Camping ALONE On The Mountains | Searching For The Feeling Of REMOTENESS!

Camping alone on the mountains of Scotland in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the Cairngorms again. This time I decided to visit an area of Scotland that I always enjoy visiting and I finally got around to hiking this marvellous route. Hope you enjoy the film I have the pleasure of sharing with you and I look forward to hearing from you!
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Tent Used On This Trip - Hilleberg Enan
My Camping Gear!
My Main Tents!
Hilleberg Soulo
Hilleberg Enan
Terra Nova Southern Cross 1
MSR Elixir 1
Wild Country Helm 1
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Sleeping Bags
Thermarest Hyperion -6 (Summer Bag)
Rab Ascent 900 (Winter Bag)
Makalu Light Down (Simond) (Mild Winter)
Snugpak Travelpak 2 '(Car Camp)
Sleeping Mats
Thermarest Neoair Uberlite
Thermarest Neoair XTherm
Stoves
Jetboil Zip
Soto Windmaster
Backpacks
Osprey Talon 22
Osprey Talon 33
Osprey Talon 44
Osprey Exos 48
Osprey Kestrel 68

[@adge_ventures4915]

Great to see you back in the swing of things Gaz. You sound more motivated 😊 Keep them coming mate. Stay safe and well. Adge

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers Adge. Yeah at the moment the motivation is back to do some videos. Hoping to produce more before the end of the year. ATB Gaz

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Enjoyed. Looked a great trip and you got the weather. Gordon

[@rooksfoot1184]

07.11 Great shot Gaz, awesome sky .... cheers

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers. Was definitely an awesome sky throughout the trip. Got lucky with the weather for this trip. ATB Gaz.

[@kellydunn200]

Love getting a notification that you have done another video. One of my favourite wild campers to watch. Another great watch Gaz 👌

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers Kelly. Glad you enjoyed watching. ATB Gaz.

[@tps3057]

Looked a hd camp n walk Gaz

[@GazTheExplorer]

Great trip away. Probably one of the best this year. ATB Gaz

[@beebeb3524]

I'm taken by how few trees are ever in your videos. It is like Scotland has no trees at all, a wonder for a place so beautiful as this. It feels more isolated somehow, bigger and more open like the surface of a different planet.

[@GazTheExplorer]

You’ll find a lot of trees on the roadside but within the mountains there is a lot less. ATB Gaz

[@MrSparkies]

lovely and scenic. Nice to see you back making vids.

[@MrSparkies]

Oh and great editing too!

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Martyn. The weather was great for it. Scenery was good too👍 Glad you liked my editing too. ATB Gaz

[@suszh8981]

Another brilliant vid Gaz, it looked amazing. Sadly due to health I cannot hike and camp anymore, so I really appreciate being able to join you on your expeditions. Looking forward to the next one.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Susz. Happy to hear my videos help you see the Scottish scenery from the mountains it’s one of the main reasons I share my adventures. Was a good trip away too. ATB gaz

[@christopherlucas892]

Another cracking video. Great stuff. 👍🏻 Hopefully that's the last of the midges till next year. One of the reasons why I prefer autumn and winter camps. Just wish the days were longer.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers Christopher. Yes I do wish the days were longer too but not having the midges is a bonus. ATB

[@ronniemathieson17]

Crackin vid Gaz. Looked a great trip. 👍

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers Ronnie. Was a nice trip away. ATB Gaz.

[@johngillespie2686]

Great video gaz 89 munroe going well loved ure camp spot yes ure decision was spot on to go for that camp spot well done mate great wee route u took to take care

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers John. I’m kind of hoping to hit my Munro target in the next few weeks. Just got a mouth infection to deal with and I’ll hopefully be out in the next week or two. Glad I went to the 2nd Munro summit too. Great views and it was a great evening for walking when I arrived at the start point. A good area for sure. ATB Gaz

[@wulliescottishoutdoors]

Another cracking video Gaz good content pal keep up the good work. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers Wullie. I prefer the better weather for my videos and the area I camped on this trip was stunning too. Keep up the good work with your content too. ATB Gaz.

[@wulliescottishoutdoors]

@@GazTheExplorer I love the winter mate great times to get out for a walk and camp, I will need to get out with you and monty some time mate. Atb ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stonechat8123]

Lovely atmospheric vlog! luvin your enthusiasm and passion for hiking and wild camping, I take my hat off to you for doing this stuff alone, don't you ever get spooked sometimes!🙂

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thankfully most noises on the mountains during the night don’t bother me anymore. Glad you like my videos. ATB Gaz.

[@kirsty9452]

Solitude and sunset, you can't beat it. Wonderful video.Thanks.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Kirsty. Nothing better than sunny weather on the hills. Much better than the wind and rain. It was a nice location for a camp. Thanks. ATB Gaz.

[@AirdrieRambler]

Great stuff Gaz. That looked like a cracking camp there, those hills are tough on the knees, even without camping gear. Good to meet you last week, hopefully get to walk with you again soon. 👍😎

[@GazTheExplorer]

Was nice to meet you too James. Enjoyed our camp last weekend. Found the final descent off the final Munro in the morning a little bit challenging. Good walking back to the car to be fair. Three good Munros which I may revisit with Monty for a camp. ATB Gaz.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Good stuff Gaz, one of my favourite hikes in the Eastern Highlands. If I do it again, I'll camp it like you. Think the very last cairn on the 3rd Munro is the true summit. Not long until the 100 mate. I'm sure you'll get 100 by the end of the year.

[@GazTheExplorer]

There was a cairn with a trig point and I was aware that the cairn after was the true summit. I took the gamble to camp on the second Munro and it worked out well. Monty has not done this route yet so the chances are I’ll probably do it again with him. It’s also one of my favourites in the Eastern Highlands too. On 95 Munros now after bagging Bidean nam Bian and it’s neighbour today. Been a great year for me👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@GazTheExplorer another of my favourites. 👌🏼 Enjoy the rest of your weekend mate. 👍🏻

[@noliestold718]

Well done Gaz 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks pal. ATB Gaz.

[@ceanmohrlass]

Wow! The view is amazing, what a beatiful country! Thank you for sharing

[@GazTheExplorer]

Views are good on this route. Very lucky to live in Scotland. Thanks, ATB Gaz.

[@IrelandRider]

It looked so tranquil where you was, the views are lush. I bet you was glad that you went on to camp on your 88th munro. The views got even better tbh, if thats even possible when in Scotland. I don't know how you know the names and heights of them mountains off the top of your head, I can't remember my own name most of the time 😅 Well done on your 89th munro. Great video and catch you on your next adventure 👍 Ps. I did keep an eye out for your camp with Monty you said you was going do a few weeks ago, I did watch and like his, but I guess I missed yours or you didn't record anything which is cool 🤙

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers Richard. I did film my trip with Monty but I uploaded this trip away first so you should see my trip with Monty next Wednesday. It sometimes does not work out trying to plan camps on the mountains. I definitely got lucky finding the camp spot I did on the second Munro. I guess I can remember the names and height’s because I spend hours planning my trips away sometimes😄 This route was on my mind for months so I’m glad to of finally done it. ATB Gaz

[@gerardjones7881]

I was up there winter skiing, its a desolate, forbidden place. You could end up dead there with one wrong move or bit of bad luck.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Yes 100%. You could end up in serious trouble up any Munro in Scotland if you’re not careful. ATB

[@homeiswhereyoupitchit.]

Simply awesome vlog, Gaz. 👌⛺

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks. Got good weather for this trip which definitely helped. ATB Gaz.

[@AndyMacaskill]

It's a while since I've seen one of your videos in my notifications despite being subbed and bell'd. Enjoyed the video.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Andy. To be fair it’s my second video in 5 months. It’s nice that you’re still subbed to the channel. Thanks for tuning in. Atb

[@bbop3557]

Tremendous Gaz👍good to see yie back👍

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks. Good to be out doing the camps again. Atb Gaz.

[@r13gbs]

Love the remotness, Try and do the Hebrides on my bike and sometimes see the northern lights, Cant walk far due to cancer but really enjoy yours and Montys and Rays vids, There great inspirations

[@GazTheExplorer]

Sorry to hear you have cancer. Glad that the three channels you’ve mentioned still allow you to enjoy these long distance routes such as Beinn a Ghlo. It’s comments like this that keep motivating me to do these long distance hikes. Thanks ATB Gaz.

[@summittaedae2323]

Lovely wee camp that gaz. You’ll love a night hike it’s a great way to brush up on navigation in a white out or low cloud. Plus no tourists 😂. Happy hiking 🥾

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thinking of night hiking the Pentlands or Ben Ledi this winter with a camp as well. Waiting for the darker nights first. The camp was great fun. Beinn a Ghlo is probably one of the best Munro routes in Scotland. ATB Gaz.

[@Kev_Russ]

Cracking pitch Gaz. Another 3 Munros tae. Fairly battering thru them. I mind walking from 2 to 3 thinking it would be perfect to pitch there. That walk oot is a pain in the erse. No so much if your camping I suppose.

[@GazTheExplorer]

The walk back was only an hour, when comparing it to the Geldie Lodge two it’s not bad to be fair. What I like about the route is it’s a loop so you only need to walk that long path once. I seen the size of the 2nd and 3rd Munros from Carn Liath and though I surely will find a flat spot there. Glad I took the gamble and went to the second Munro. It’s definitely a great route. ATB Gaz

[@thisismylaine]

Great video. Thanks! Your pack looked a great size. I’ve only been out a few times and defo overpacked. Can you share what you had. You may have done that before and I’ve forgotten, so point me in that direction if you’ve covered that already. I’d love to hear more about water filters. Water is also weighing me down. Mostly, thanks. Another great video.

[@GazTheExplorer]

The backpack used on this specific trip was the Osprey Talon 33. It works well with my summer gear since most the gear I use in the summer has a small pack size. As for the filter many use the bee free or the Sawyer filters. I use a wee water bladder to collect water which did come with the filter I purchased. You’ll find most filters will also fit a 500ml plastic bottle too. It’s worth mentioning that routes the size of the route I did on this video might not always have a water source so definitely check a map of the area before heading. I have a list of the main camping gear I use in the description. Thanks ATB Gaz.

[@Snight101]

Loved the video buddy.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it. ATB Gaz.

[@allanjames2744]

Have you ever had any negative experiences while camping ?. i've been wanting to solo camp for a while but always get the fear of a weirdo hanging round the tent in the dark when i'm sleeping lol

[@GazTheExplorer]

The chances of something like that happening where I camp is fairly slim to be fair. I usually camp in more remote places or areas where people should not see me. I think you’ll be fine and most people will just leave you alone. Hope you enjoy your camping trips anyway👍