Camping in a Scottish winter up Lochnagar in the Nortent Vern 1.

26.03.2024
Have been staying a week up in Scotland for a couple reasons, one of which to go for a proper winter wild camp in the Cairngorms. Took the Nortent Vern 1 for its 2nd camp. Coldest temperature I measured was -5 Celsius. Bit of a shame about the lack of visibility as the views should have been spectacular. The tent performed very well, even with the snow drifts coming up to a foot high. Hopefully should have a 2nd Scotland camp on the way.

[@mohsinalsaigh]

اقسم بالله انك جمعت كل الروقان في العالم . شي فاخر من الاخر

[@moazzamgujjar]

Nice bedtime treat. Enjoying from Abu Dhabi

[@RowanWildCamps]

That's nice to hear. Glad you liked it.

[@citizenwolf8720]

Actual recorded wind-speed of 20mph is equal to typical you-tuber estimated windspeed of 50mph. :)

[@Fellmandave1]

So true, in fact if its not measured and recorded, it didn''t happen.

[@RowanWildCamps]

​@@Fellmandave1Too true.

[@greyhikes5236]

That is so true! 😂

[@TonyHobbs]

Yeah they usually saying 65 😅😅

[@Sneaky-Sneaky]

😂🤣 yeah and misperceptions of equipment derived that way can be ……. You know! Thanks for the vid!

[@paulpablo2543]

Enjoyed watching. Thanks for efforts

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Rowan.

[@butchlewis2136]

Good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you for watching.

[@Lakersden]

Another excellent video. Well done 👏

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you, another one coming soon.

[@andym2584]

Cracking vid mate - keep 'em coming!

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you, I will try too.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video 👍❄️

[@RowanWildCamps]

Pleased you liked it.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@RowanWildCamps 🙂👍

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Nice one mate, great camp you had 👍🔥

[@RowanWildCamps]

It was pretty fun. Thanks.

[@Fellmandave1]

Absolutely fantastic Rowan! Next level use of the VERN 1. I was interested to see that the end vents stayed free, despite the depth of the snow. i see you had snow between the inner and outer which you knocked down. Any idea where this got in, was it under a gap in the fly? Did your equipment in the vestibule stay snow free, as this was certainly a problem I had in the Storm star. Thanks for sharing in a clear and quiet way, unlike my constant yapping!

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you very much. Indeed, it was nice to see. Apologies for how it may have looked on film, but there was no snow or spindrift in-between the fly and inner, the weight of the snow plus wind had pushed the 2 together right where the elastic toggles are. I had a tad come under the door as I couldn't pile the snow round it there, and I left the top zip on the door open a slither (both preventable to keep snow out). I'm sorry to hear you experienced that with the Storm Star, it was a tent I looked into against the Vern. No no, your videos and insights are top-notch. Cheers, Rowan.

[@Tominthetent]

great vid dude !

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you for watching.

[@neo57611]

This was fantastic tent was solid. May I ask about batteries? What was your setup. Very brutal on them. Outstanding video shots. Can't wait to see next trip. I just purchased the Kuiu storm star 2. Very thoughtful consideration went into purchase. The Nortent is on my list. Stay well my friend. Happy Easter...

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you, I too was very pleased by the tent. All I use is the battery my GoPro came with, my phone, plus an Anker battery pack. I just make sure neither gets too cold, and to charge them in the evening. I should have another Scotland video coming soon, just got back from the trip today. I also considered that tent, but I had had my eyes on the Vern for some time, just personal preference, both seem just as capable. Thank you, and you too, have a good weekend. Rowan.

[@steveedsinger8714]

Am I reading this right or you're in Scotland ? I'm watching this from Idaho USA. 😊

[@RowanWildCamps]

I was in Scotland for 10 days, I am now back home in Devon. Wow, that is quite a way away, you must have some pretty nice walking areas round there.

[@guaraciramires9390]

cold night.🇧🇷👍

[@RowanWildCamps]

Was a tad.

[@Orphanboyefforts-Chuong]

So nice ❤

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thanks for watching.

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Another great film Rowan with the G10 for men watch again. Is the vestibule bigger than the Soulo? We need to see it in that horizontal driving rain that causes to Soulo to leak. TYFS 👍

[@RowanWildCamps]

Glad you liked it, have gotten back from another trip today. So should be out next week. G10 is the way to go. Certainly is bigger, or more usuable space at the very least, plus the versatility of 2 doors. Agreed, I am waiting for the weather to present its self, wanting at least 40mph with rain. That being said, I don't think it will have any issues (fingers crossed). Thanks for watching. Rowan.

[@WildScotAurora]

What is the G10 for men ? lol

[@WildCampingWelshman]

@@WildScotAurora it’s the watch he is wearing. It’s a military issue watch which you sign for on a “G1098” form. Commonly known as a G10 for men (women can also wear them!) 👍🏻

[@darkshaman7087]

I’m from Wales and had my vern 1 for sometime as not had the chance to get out in it but Monday I shall be, it’s a mixed day of rain and fine so not a bad day but o the Tuesday it cloudy but fine so it will give a bit of a chance for to tent to dry and air out before coming home as I not got enough room to dry it out but I can’t wait to get out there. I was looking for a new tent and this Vern 1 was coming out so I ordered directly from Nortent as I would have had to do the same ordering from a shop here… Anyway cheers for you video keep at it 👍🏼

[@RowanWildCamps]

Hope it goes well, sounds like it should be an interesting one for you. I also did the same. No worries, thank you.

[@darkshaman7087]

@@RowanWildCamps cheers, I can't wait to get out there, anyway all my best.

[@kanalkurdistan]

@ a Scottish winter up Lochnagar

[@arcticoutdoors]

Nice one! I have the Hilleberg unna and have thought about selling it and buying a vern 1.. Love the simple design of my unna so I am not sure I can part with it.. 🤣 I noticed you use the rapide SL.. I have the same one but have avoided using it in the winter (for fear of getting cold).. How was it? No coldspots?

[@RowanWildCamps]

Good afternoon, if I were you I would keep the Unna, I have not used one but they look fantastic, plus I just got back from using the Vern 1 last night, and lets say it did not go according to plan... Yes, that is by far the most comfortable mat I have used, and I have never been cold on it, nor any cold spots and have used it down to -10 celcius, on this particular night it was -5 celcius. In the past I have used in in conjunction with a foam mat, plus they are handing to sit on during your walk e.g. at lunch. Thanks for watching. Rowan.

[@arcticoutdoors]

@@RowanWildCamps Alright! Thanks! Hope you were filming last night then! Cheers! Will brave my self to use it on my next trip then (I live in the north of Norway so we have plenty of snow still).

[@RowanWildCamps]

​@@arcticoutdoorsOf course, I will hopefully have it out by the end of next week, currently working on a previous trip. Oh wow, I bet that is amazing. Good luck if you do.

[@WildScotAurora]

What is Scottish Summer like uo these mountains ? Do you still need a 4 season tent?

[@RowanWildCamps]

Good afternoon, it is like most places in the wild where it may be forecast for lovely weather, but you can easily have all 4 seasons in a day. So personally I always take the kit for the worst possible weather I may experience. The midges can be murder, so a big net and a tent with an inner is vital, not so much on the summits. I only have 4 season tents because I prefer that design and save owning even more tents, but if you are out of the wind a 3 season tent is of course fine. Several manufacturers refer to 4 season tents as "all season" therefore they can be used year round by having more features. In short you don't "need" a 4 season tent, but if you were to get one to use year round then definitely get a 4 season one, allowing more versatility. Plus you can never be too safe up a mountain. Hope this helps. Rowan.

[@petergilbert72]

@@RowanWildCampsand the breathing gaps under the outer fly on 3 season tents seem to be a disadvantage where midges are concerned.

[@RowanWildCamps]

@@petergilbert72 That is also a very good point, you can seal them out better with a 4-season tent.

[@davegalloway7531]

I will soon find out when the Nortent Vern 1 arrives, lol. The good thing with Nortent, they advise to seam seal and I believe they provide some sealer. Hilliberg do not advise or state to seam seal, thats the difference.

[@RowanWildCamps]

They do indeed send sealant, which I most likely will not use. But handy to have around. True, my Nallo does not leak, but as I put in another video my Soulo BL leaked really badly.

[@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper]

Nice one👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏕👌

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you for watching.

[@davegalloway7531]

The Akto is the same, that leaks around the door vent inner zip.

[@RowanWildCamps]

I have heard of the Akto leaking, I am yet to see if the Vern 1 leaks in driving rain. Will certainly put a video out regarding the result.

[@andyr4611]

But easily fixed with a drop of sealant.

[@davegalloway7531]

Easily fixed with sealant? You shouldn't have to seal it when it is brand new. Hilliberg state that the tent doesn't need sealing and state they've fixed the leaking vent problem, apparently! Another KZbin subscriber also thought the same as you and thought it was just an easy fix with a bit of seam sealer. He found out he had to seam seal lots of areas just to stop the leak on a zip at the door vent.

[@davegalloway7531]

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[@andyr4611]

@@davegalloway7531 Yes it's annoying but I only needed to seal one small spot and no leaks anywhere else, with the Nortent they advise sealing every seam.

[@TonyHobbs]

Nice camp do you live south ? When did you get to Scotland? I keep missing snow Nice setup Your channel will do well

[@RowanWildCamps]

Good afternoon, yes I do, from Devon. I went up to Scotland towards the last weeek or so of March. The snow is the best camps. Thank you. Rowan.

[@TonyHobbs]

@RowanWildCamps do you preplan and hope or wait for snow and go when snow around? How often do you get up there? I'm still learning about snow lol 😆 and how to time getting to it 😅

[@RowanWildCamps]

@@TonyHobbs Unfortunately not very often, find it hard to fit trips away around life. Last time was 5 years. As for the snow, I always keep an eye for it, very likely to get some up there in winter. This time I was going for that week, so had no choice what the weather would do. But I am very happy I got a proper winter camp in.

[@TonyHobbs]

@RowanWildCamps you got very lucky I've been twice with Chris Townsend this winter and first was a bit of snow but not much second none and mostly too windy for much. Do you take crampons snow shoes axe shovel etc

[@RowanWildCamps]

@@TonyHobbs Oh very nice, bet that must have been good fun. Shame to hear about the lack of snow however. On this occasion just ice axe and crampons (crampons weren't used). Only a few people I saw up there had this gear, saw no snow shoes, but saw skis. Several mad people in trainers and trackies. Yourself and Chris?

[@andyr4611]

Did your boots freeze?

[@RowanWildCamps]

They did yes, but I left the laces loose overnight so were easy to put on again.

[@ronforrestjr2493]

Amazing 👏, loved watching it 😊

[@RowanWildCamps]

Thank you for watching.

[@massimotocco5182]

I cannot figure out why you choose to pitch a tent in the open terrain with snow all around you when went past forest with a lot of spots with not much snow!!! From Canada….

[@RowanWildCamps]

Because I like the challenge and I like snow.

[@MoosebearAdventures]

This tent will definitely break in high winds, doesn't seem to be made for this. As I wrote before, this tent is a dangerous product

[@RowanWildCamps]

I think if used in the correct situations this is still a good tent, not dangerous. From my own experience and seeing other channels experience issues I would say 45mph is the cutoff for the Vern 1.

[@MoosebearAdventures]

@@RowanWildCamps Yes I understand, but this tent advertises for use in such weather

[@ohmongode910]

and what's it like when you want to shit in this weather

[@RowanWildCamps]

Cold? Well, I only tend to do 1 night out at a time, so I don't need to worry about it. But I am sure other commenters will have experienced it.

[@tameranik1375]

yşkkr

[@bond207]

Strang guy 😮😮😮😮😮..

[@anilchopra9195]

This is not a camping this is a madness,I don't like madness.

[@RowanWildCamps]

If you think it is, then great. I'm the one camping, and I enjoy it. Thanks. Rowan.

[@alpinelakesofkashmir7467]

Best camping bro,