CAMPING in SNOW & STRONG WINDS! SHELTERING IN A TENT!! ⛈ Hilleberg Soulo ⛺️

Weather warning for Expected heavy snow, ice showers and strong winds on the island, ready for adventure I packed my Bergen and headed for the hills.
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#WildCamping #Storm #Soulo
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - There’s a weather warning
01:28 - Forest
04:12 - Abandoned cars
04:57 - Exposed in the Hills
05:20 - Setup Hilleberg Soulo
07:21 - Taking Shelter from the Elements
09:28 - Cooking
11:50 - Hunker down
15:33 -Survive the night (Morning!)

[@AirbornePirates]

What budget tent do you want me to try out in bad weather? ⛈️

[@RODSCHIDDLE]

A B&M pop up tent

[@helene6295]

Your brave IL drawn the line camping in the the snow those days are long gone want too be nice and comfy and warm at home 😄

[@helene6295]

Make ure own tent how hard can it be 🙄watch out for Bigfoot they've been spotted in uk 🤣

[@helene6295]

Looks nice and comfy and fun but IAM sure IL get hypothermia if I tried this 😄respect mate u are a die hard

[@maggi666]

Vango Cairngorm, please 🙏

[@JohnMartin-oh6bf]

Great tent….Hilleberg Soulo.

[@lifesahobby]

Well done .. It's not a madness , it's a cure . Have met alot of people who are afraid to camp alone , yet it's the most holiday thing one can do . Cheers for taking us along

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks dude 🙌

[@azclaimjumper]

5:56: Loved the drone footage Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

[@WattWood]

Have camped in the southern uplands of Scotland in -15 while gold panning and best tip I can give for keeping warm at night is get a sheepskin and keep that on top of your mattress roll stops the cold going into your back at night .

[@ThepPixel]

As a fellow Islander (Anglesey/Ynys Mon) this is a fantastic video!

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks buddy, us islanders love it

[@markexpose6108]

Hi. AWESOME. AMAZING. SCENERIES. LANDSCAPE. CAMPING.

[@christianblanche1569]

6:35 wooow that sky is phenomenal 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Crunch2327]

Army doss & bizzy bags pretty good, once woke up on Soltau, our heads under a canvas sheet next to the 432, couldnt move me legs, panicked for a sec, then realised it had snowed and my legs were buried under a snow drift. 😂 I was still toasty. 👍

[@PocketKnivesBlog]

110% PURE ADVENTURE!!! Love it!!

[@Makinen386]

Great camp with great shots in the amazing white cold and windy snowy hills. Loved it and the real sense of nature in it’s beautiful harshness within a cocoon set. Nice one👍

[@AirbornePirates]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@user-el4pd6tq1u]

풍경이 멋지고 좋은곳에 백패킹 영상 잘 봤습니다.

[@TamaraLR]

Hi, love your video, 😁👍🏻👍🏻 liked and subscribed..watching from Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks Tamara! Canada is amazing

[@scottishalwaysdixie1638]

Best line ever M8 leave It like the way you found it 👌 gr8t video m8

[@alanmacmillan6957]

my fathers mothers family 'Clewes' were from Laxey in 1800's ; worked in the mine, went Australia then back to IOM. proper snow! enjoy fella. that sand colour hille is lush.

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks Alan! It’s a cracking place to live appreciate the kind comment 🤘

[@cejamania1]

Wow. That’s some killer wind. Great equipment ………. Big Tony. Cleveland Ohio .

[@draco2001]

You’re getting in the algorithm real soon man one of the best camping vids ever seen. Really cozy keep the storm overnight vids coming!!

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks dude! 🙏 really appreciate the kind comment

[@kerrywilliams4810]

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[@bionicwomanlondon2004]

Stunning sky & beautiful view. 😍

[@AirbornePirates]

Thank you, the tent sure is a beauty 😄

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video 👍

[@AirbornePirates]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dalenestor3596]

Great video as always!!

[@Algux]

A simple but great video. I do like the lack of faff in your vids.

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

Epic drone shots bro! Can't wait for my Soulo to arrive and get back out on a Wild camp. Keep up the good work mate, good video as always.

[@AirbornePirates]

The Soulo is so good mate! I love it! I do need a new outer bag for mine though, it blew away when I was setting up the tent 🥴

[@christopherwhitlow]

Brilliant. Just keep getting better and better

[@AirbornePirates]

Next time, you’re coming! Frozen beard 🧔🏻

[@davidjbiscoe957]

Great video. Thanks

[@davebentley3542]

Nice one fella, that was great, thanks

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks Dave!

[@paularthur9930]

Excellent content as usual mate👍🏻👍🏻 Loved it💪🏻💪🏻

[@AirbornePirates]

Thank you 🙌 who doesn’t love a bit of bad weather camping 👌

[@stevencavanagh1613]

That was a wild night for camping, rather you than me I felt cold watchin it , fair play 👍

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks Steve

[@BumblebumBear]

Epic camp.....respect dude.

[@jamescaulfield2177]

Fantastic mate keep up the good work. Those drones are something else!

[@AirbornePirates]

Amazing considering it weighs 249g 🤯 thanks for watching

[@celiahuling8024]

So good

[@garychester5430]

Love the IOM! Do lots of zub-zero camping in Vermont. This looks like fun! I need to give this a go! Thanks for sharing!

[@graehamquilliam7019]

I enjoyed that. Great to see a fellow Islander and familiar places on KZbin. Got a new subscriber now. Thanks for sharing.

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks Graeham much appreciated Fella

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Great stuff mate!

[@AirbornePirates]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@damiannarine9279]

Caramel from Trinidad and Tobago taste real good

[@markbradbury3317]

First time watching really enjoyable, nice one

[@AirbornePirates]

Welcome aboard! Cheers mate

[@ellarickey6925]

Stark raving mad , but you made me go nd buy the same tent and when it arrives I am going out in the worst weather. Cheers.

[@AirbornePirates]

You can’t go wrong! They’re amazing tents, one of the plus sides of winter, getting out in harsh weather in good gear

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

Cracking video 👍👍👍

[@cham3784]

Just discovered your channel. Loved this. I camped (on the main island) in my soulo in the same conditions a couple of weekends ago. Love it. 👍🏻

[@AirbornePirates]

Cheers Cham!! Hilleberg are awesome, I lost my tent bag and they’re sending me a new one for free! Top service

[@ChrisShawIOM]

Awesome vid man, your production is so good. That Mini 3 does some superb video. I had no clue until you said, that’s pretty impressive.

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks mate! I was quite impressed with it, nothing like what you produce but certainly does what I need. I’d still love to get into FPV 😎

[@welshadventurer4639]

Loved it buddy, superb video as always. Loving your new drone the footage was epic. You live in such a stunning place. Thanks for sharing my friend. Stay safe 🤜🤛

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks mate means a lot! Always look forward to any feedback/comments from you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@welshadventurer4639]

@Islander Outdoors Love watching your videos mate, they are fun and interesting, always a great variety of adventuresb and stuff but most importantly what makes a good you tube is the person behind it 🤜🤛. Plus your editing skills are level 10. Hope your all well.

[@selodogan4571]

Bayılana liman kolanyası iyi gelir😢

[@andypollard8699]

Another cracking camp Matt. Looked bloody freezing but fair play you mullered it mate. The drone looked awesome may have to invest in one myself. Take care fella Atvb Andy 👊

[@AirbornePirates]

Cheers Andy! It was Baltic mate! 🥶 take care buddy

[@dawnagamble1549]

👌⛺

[@biggazz1338]

Pretty cool video, making the most of it.

[@biggazz1338]

I always preferred the caramel logs.

[@AirbornePirates]

Glad you liked it!

[@McConnachy]

Really enjoyed the video. I’ve heard the Hillberg tents are very good, but I’m looking for a single skin, so will go for The North Face assault 2. When I was in my twenties I once slept out in the Cairngorms with no tent, and a crappy sleeping back, in February. It was a bit nippy alright, wouldn’t do it now.

[@AirbornePirates]

I’d love to experience the Cairngorms 🥶

[@McConnachy]

@@AirbornePirates I grew up near the eastern end of the Cairngorms. They never stop impressing, I’ve seen them on, rare occasions, snowless in January, and 3 meters deep in June! But it is a vast wilderness. I’d love to visit the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 I’ve had many friends go over for the bike racing. I’ve been to Ireland, and found I can really relate to the folk there. I’m not fluent in Gaelic (Scottish), but can still understand the jist of a conversation in Irish, tapadh leibh a charaid

[@RODSCHIDDLE]

Class

[@kokopelau6954]

I'm not a subscriber yet but I do find it a little hilarious when campers in England talk about being scared when they are camping and here a noise at night.

[@AirbornePirates]

Squirrels are savages mate 😂

[@kokopelau6954]

@@AirbornePirates guess I would be afraid of a night squirrel cause it might be a vampsquirrel after my blood. 😁

[@leedsleedsleeds1747]

I'm new to your channel and will definitely be watching more of your content

[@AirbornePirates]

Welcome aboard! Cheers buddy

[@janetc988]

Oh the peace and open spaces up there. I would have loved that in my younger days. As for the rude picture, back in the day, you may have got "The Birch" for that caper. As a child in the 60s we used to holiday on the island, our parents used to threaten us with the birch if we were naughty, all in jest of course. I wondered how you got the shots of you walking in the forest, modern tech eh. Stay safe. Great video.

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks Janet, my uncle was the last person to receive the birch on the island

[@janetc988]

Wow, that is amazing history, sorry for his pain though.

[@karimkekhia4369]

i love these clips…awesome!! its great with the extreme weather conditions and how to cope and adapt. love it

[@paulburns185]

I’ve never been one for camping out but after watching this great video I reckon I’ll be down to Go Outdoors next week Keep up the great work ⛺️

[@AirbornePirates]

Do it Paul! It’s so much fun

[@paulburns185]

@@AirbornePirates I’ll definitely give it a go Matt 100% Keep up the great videos pal ⛺️⛺️⛺️

[@Sharpshooter724]

Great inspiration m8 Here in Scotland I camped way off the beaten track and it turned out to be the worst camping outing I ever had. After pitching tent up, setting everything I needed inside I went to explore the forest/field area, 1/2 hour later tent and everything with it had been stolen 🤷‍♂️ Lesson learnt.

[@AirbornePirates]

Highly recommend bringing a GPMG for future camping missions 😎

[@Sharpshooter724]

A GPMG or big rat traps lol

[@dougieranger]

Seriously? Where did that happen mate?

[@Sharpshooter724]

@@dougieranger Loch Lomond area

[@dougieranger]

@@Sharpshooter724 Nae joy mate. Hope it was insured, I’d be gutted if that happened to me.

[@markexpose6108]

Hi. EXCELLENT. CAMPING.

[@AirbornePirates]

Hey, thanks

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

Great video! I have the Mavic Air 2 and clearly even though it is great in wind, it was being affected by the conditions. So it must of been really windy, and no doubt chill factor would have been nippy to say the least!

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks mate yes it was chilly AF’ I almost bought the Air2S but I wanted the integrated screen with the new controller

[@massimoricciardi6202]

I need a good storm tent.

[@farangtravels3956]

Looks like hell 😱

[@AirbornePirates]

Hell no, you should try it’ 🥶😂

[@williamr3840]

Next episode... 'Camping Underwater!'. :0)

[@andrewmoore1579]

Gucci shades 😎

[@AirbornePirates]

Essence 😎. Cheers mate

[@EigerSummitOffroad]

I'd love to see how the TETON Sports Outfitter Quick Tent stands up to the extremes you put your gear through. I have it and love it but have never seen it truly put to the test. Anyhow, thanks for another great video!

[@AirbornePirates]

Is that an American brand? Never heard it it here

[@EigerSummitOffroad]

@@AirbornePirates It is. They are based out of Utah, USA. Very good gear for very reasonable prices. Not sure if they ship internationally, but would be very cool to see them tested like you test gear. To the max!

[@M4sterMayhem]

The Soulo is a beast, can't believe anyone managed to destroy one. I tested mine (RL) 2 month ago in the Alps on (or better in) a glacier. -15 C and wind from the glacier. Like a rock - the wulf had no chance to blow me away and I even didn't dig in the snow. But you had more wind, great to see the Soulo performing under those conditions. Thanks for the video. btw: Why do you lie down this way around? I lie down the other way around, easier to reach the door and more space for the chest.

[@AirbornePirates]

Hey dude! I always lie the opposite way and I don’t know why 😂

[@DemiGod..]

On cairngorm the winds reached 173mph, your Soulo would have been destroyed

[@M4sterMayhem]

@@DemiGod.. Which tent do you think would survive 170mph? Slingfin? I already own one, but only treeline level. I would assume their expedition tents would survive that.

[@andrewsim9180]

Thanks for uploading this video - very interesting. May I ask? When a tent "breaks", how/ where does it break? Guys? Suppoert rods-struts? The fabric tears? I'm not much of a camper, but I've never heard of a tent breaking....although I obviously comprehend that the wind could "uproot" it from it's location. Thank you.

[@AirbornePirates]

Normally a pole breaks then the fabric follows shortly after, very uncommon in a hilleberg tent though

[@DemiGod..]

What I would like to see in a camping video is a tent getting battered by the wind and rain during the night, the tent door opens and a game warden tells you you cant camp here.

[@AirbornePirates]

Its legal where I live 👍

[@bblair2627]

No man is an island, save the Isle of Man

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

The Eminem Show album playing on the phone.. love it mate

[@AirbornePirates]

Haha! Yes I was wondering if anyone would notice that 🙌😂 thanks mate

[@patchy1995]

Nice video enjoyed it. Haven’t seen many people use the Thrudark gear. What jacket is it? You a fan?

[@AirbornePirates]

It’s a zodiac, the lads at thrudark know the score, UKSF boys know how to make robust clothing. I believe you get what you pay for with it. Mine has survived rock climbing, skydiving, paragliding and general ocean shenanigans

[@campingchrisuk1675]

Great video mate, would you recommend that pillow? Currently have a trekology one but that looks good

[@AirbornePirates]

Far better than the trekology, I couldn’t get on with the trekology one.

[@campingchrisuk1675]

@@AirbornePirates thanks mate, I'll give one a go.

[@dougieranger]

I’ve got that orange pan, how’re you finding it? I haven’t had the chance to use it yet.

[@AirbornePirates]

Worth every penny! The thicker profile where the gas burner goes gives a nice even burn

[@dougieranger]

@@AirbornePirates Excellent, thanks, I appreciate the reply.

[@Hinkypunkart]

Awesome vlog!…. Quick question… do you need a license now to fly a drone?

[@AirbornePirates]

Not where I live, just not near airports buddy

[@Nixissus]

Did the poles bend back to their original shape?

[@AirbornePirates]

Yes returned back fine

[@pnadk]

But... there was the remnants of a stone wall just 20 meter from where you set up the tent?

[@AirbornePirates]

Where’s your sense of adventure ? I have one of the strongest one man expedition tents made today, I like to test kit

[@nickbrawn1925]

Awesome video!!! so funny they censored the mountain cam

[@AirbornePirates]

I know, right? I thought it was a well drawn appendage

[@nickbrawn1925]

@@AirbornePirates 🤣

[@michaelsargeant5923]

Always double pole your tent . I do with my saitaris

[@AirbornePirates]

I dont think its necessary with the hilleberg, perhaps on a summit.

[@boroboystu1]

Have you got an autonomous Drone ?

[@AirbornePirates]

Dji mini 3 pro. Auto track features

[@neilhfrancis1334]

However did you fly that drone in such wind?

[@AirbornePirates]

I didn’t fly it for long it was struggling

[@Nofixedabode859]

Hi pal bet the waterproof jacket cost nearly as much as the soulo lol expect u got trade discount though😉👍

[@AirbornePirates]

🐸 the Jacket is almost as tough as Chuck Norris 🙌

[@Nofixedabode859]

Nice gear thrudark you pay for what u get

[@tonyoostendarp7611]

Could you have a non cooking show ?

[@cedarcanoe]

What camping pillow do you recommend?

[@AirbornePirates]

Flextail or thermarest don’t waste your time with trekology

[@cedarcanoe]

@@AirbornePirates thank you

[@McStoolio]

Why would you consider a camp in woodland if a storm is coming? Genuine question.

[@AirbornePirates]

No because high winds cause trees to fall in storms, that’s why I went for higher ground :)

[@petergilbert72]

Enjoying your vids! I’m thinking of a Soulo but am a bit concerned about sit up height. I’ve a Unna which on paper is 5cm taller. I’m 188cm or 6’2” tall. You look to have plenty of space above you. Any idea how much above you and what’s your height please? Cheers!

[@AirbornePirates]

I’m 5’11” I think 6’2” would be fine. I have plenty of room mate

[@petergilbert72]

@@AirbornePirates thanks!

[@ThomasFromHome]

Good question. I'm 191 cm and feel a bit squeezed in the Soulo, especially on a thicker mattress. Now I have a thermarest camp chair 25, which allows me to use my mattress as a chair. What an improvement. 👍

[@chino6816]

I dont get it why were you looking for an exposed site ?? Safety first specially with high winds so would it not be better to camp in a place were you are sheltered from wind..maybe you wish to test your gear??i would also build a wall of snow to protect the tent from wind...great video !!!

[@AirbornePirates]

Yes testing the gear was the goal. If survival was an objective much better pitches available but it wasn’t that extreme

[@joetursi9573]

Wow! Now that's frightening. You're clearly very epierienced and only need a dog. Great.

[@AirbornePirates]

I take the dog often just not when it’s too cold cheers Joe

[@theroughneckredneck4417]

#stelthcampingaliance

[@zeebutcher1]

Tryd to do this went horribly wrong

[@AirbornePirates]

What happened? 🥴

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Please never use your jet boil inside your tent. People die doing that c02 gas...

[@AirbornePirates]

Well ventilated and flame. I know about C0 There was no risk in this video.

[@davidjbiscoe957]

I've been in a tent in 50mph winds. Not pleasant

[@AirbornePirates]

I think you either love it or hate it! Depends if the tent is still attached to the ground 😂🥴

[@davidjbiscoe957]

@Islander Outdoors I lived it. What wasn't nice was it felt like an 80stn man leaning on me all night 😂

[@garyvause2475]

Ur wrong way up in the tent mate

[@AirbornePirates]

I prefer it 🤙

[@hysicdp]

Britain i,m out

[@GraemeJones1979]

Are you a scouser by any chance?

[@AirbornePirates]

No mate, Irish born but live on the Isle of Man, our accent is very scouse here 🙌

[@ravendark2422]

@@AirbornePiratesWhereabouts in Ireland?

[@AirbornePirates]

@@ravendark2422 Isle of Man (not Ireland) it’s an island inbetween England and Ireland

[@ravendark2422]

@@AirbornePirates I know you are in I.O.M but you said you were born in Ireland and I know where I.O.M is, I’ve been there twice.

[@Paintopia_VR]

Everyone needs a hobby I guess...

[@johncleveland3630]

Why the hell would you camp out in the middle of a field

[@AirbornePirates]

Strong winds, avoid forests - fallen trees

[@hrbcaster]

Im sorry but i dont see what the drama is all about. You should take a winter tripp to Norway and check out what real bad wether is like.

[@AirbornePirates]

No drama, just a snowy wild camp! Feel free to watch other videos from Norway I’m sure there’s plenty

[@peppercornsauce5067]

The legend that is Donald Trump 😂 lov that dude.

[@Skycop51]

Trump very funny.

[@jefflanham1080]

Love it!! I do the same thing in the US , winter solo canoe trips of up to 3 weeks….the nastier weather the better!! I don’t know what it is but I’ve had this fascination ever since I was young. This year will be with my canvas baker tent , as I’m in my 50’s now and I can almost stand up in with more room to move especially with the front part. It’ll be interesting to see how it does in high winds?? Have to use way more guy lines than usual. Take Care

[@DemiGod..]

When I started camping , had a 3 season tent flattened in a storm. Since then got hilleberg tents, if there is a storm, out I go with the hilleberg, the Tarra being my toughest hilly.

[@mianoble9992]

Loonie😮