Camping Would You Rather? Which Would You Choose?

[@SeanHendy]

Having spent time in the Army, a tent is a luxury. More than happy with just a mat, bivvi bag and a tarp overhead. Stoves, used trangia for D of E many decades ago; hexamine in the Army, and also gas a lot as well. I know just about every stove review people talk about boil time, but in reality when you are out and about, a few minutes extra makes absolutely no difference whatsoever, so I look at ease of use, control and efficiency, more than boil time. I even picked up a coleman feather 442 a few years back which is a phenomenal piece of kit and I wouldn't even mind the extra weight. Particularly useful when there is two of you. I like the idea of a twig stove like firebox, but haven't used one myself yet. If I had to choose one, it would be the coleman dual fuel. Sleeping bad 100%. Absolutely do not get the fuss and nonsense of a quilt, paying a massive price for less of a product. Lakes or peaks - peak district every time. Sleeping pad mat - not fussed. Spent more time on a closed foam roll mat than anything else. comfort vs weight - comfort every time. Obsessing over pack weight is a waste of time. Get fit and carry the weight. Tent - wouldn't spend that amount of money on a hilleberg tent and would spend it on lots of other useful gear. Have tents that cost £80-£150 that have done me fine for many years. Never camp on a summit. Makes no sense. Fresh or dehydrated - neither tbh. Dehydrated in the Army was only in arctic rations when water is all around you. So it would be ready to eat for me, but rice is a good addition because it is easy to carry and cook. Boots or trailrunners - boots all the time. Danner boots from the Army still going strong after 25 years use.

[@jazztoad54]

I agree with all Sean said except a tent. I prefer a tent over a tarp and bivi.

[@SeanHendy]

@@jazztoad54 I wouldn't say no to a tent, but I also know that even sub zero conditions, a decent sleeping bag, bivvi bag, and a tarp, I'd be just fine too.

[@crusherairsoft4789]

Really enjoyed this style of video. Something different. This would be a great series! ❤️

[@CragScrambler]

1, Solo always, I go for the peace. 2. Poled tent, I live in the lakes. 3. Gas just for convinience and speed. 4. Sleeping bag, open it up, its a quilt. 5. Lakes district, its literally my home. 6. Whichever is more robust, Ive never owned either. 7. Comfort, but usually as its more robust and i mainly winter camp. 8. Got the soulo black, becauseI live in the lakes and its very stormy last few years😂 9. Cumbria way 10.Summits, for the views always great, (soulo comes into play here too) 11. Synthetic, its as good as down these days with more benefits in the damp cumbrian weather. 12. Dehydrated, just for weight saving and i like testing various manufacturer's 13. Boots 14. Rain, love the sound of it on the tent 15. Winter, less people around 😂

[@TrevorH-l6f]

Really appreciated your perspective on a range of outdoor choices. Importantly, I admire the way you shared your thoughts in such a congenial manner with anecdotes. Should give some confidence to follow through on their own decisions. Bravo from N. Borneo 👍

[@AdventureswithJeffandMeeka]

Good afternoon Paul. Merry Christmas. Yes, I just started watching your channel today. In answer to your "which would you rather" questions, Wool, instead of down or synthetics. I have never used an alcohol stove, so gas it is (although, I really like my twig stove). Not a fan of Hillerburg tents (unless I ever go to Mt Everest, then I believe they are a must), so pretty much any orher tent is better. I do want to say thank you. I have been "wild camping" since the mid 70's, and except for a few bits of outdoor wisdom I learned from my grandfather, I had to learn by trial and error the skills for camping in the mountains, desert, and jungle. The first video of yours I watched, you were the first bushcrafter, wild camper, etc, who saved the fallen shavings to start your fire. I learned from my grandfather to save shavings, sawdust, and small twigs from cutting firewood, making getting the fire going a lot easier and quicker. Everyone else I have watched always does three seperate tasks. I will watch all your videos, but it will take some time. Stay safe and have fun. Jeff and Meeka.

[@anonymousinternetuser7519]

1. With friends. Sleeping is the annoying bit that comes with camping but it is essential when you've had beers. If I'm by myself I won't drink beer. That means I can spend an entire day absorbing nature and come home and then wake up an do it all again. 2. Tough choice but integrated. The trekking pole either doesn't need to come with me at all. Or if it is coming with me I'm using in on a tarp + bivvy set up. 3. Gas stove.Alcohol burner is basically a campfire which I'll have anyway. Gas stove you need for breakfast and tea in the morning. So nice and fast. Campfires don't get lit until the evening. 4. a quilt is just an open square sleeping bag right? so sleeping bag. 5. n/a south west, wales and anglia camper! 6. N/a haven't used the ones you said. 7. Comfortable. You can find great spots 1-2 miles from your car, and if you're spending a few days in one spot, I'd probably do it in two trips anyway. 8. Never had em. MSR was the most I paid for a tent second hand (I can make 3 OEX tents last the same amount of time as an MSR for the same price, and you get new tent smell 3 times....) 9. N/a 10. Lower ground, we need firewood, we need to stay hidden etc 11. Never had a down, never hard a problem with synthetic so never felt I needed to spend more 12. Fresh. Never had dehydrated food. Don't need it. And that's my attention span. Cheers Paul!

[@feel.the.need.]

1 Solo (because im Billy no mates) 2 integrated poles (don't enjoy using trekking poles for walking) 3 gas (convenient controllable) 4 Sleeping bag (like to feel smug) 5 Lake District (it's where my most precious memories are, you know that) 6 Sea to Summit (got to have comfort) 7 lightweight gear (who wants to carry 40kg) 8 Neither, both overkill & overkill priced 9 west highland way planned for spring 10 lower ground (hiking up hills is hard work) 11 Synthetic (downs lovely until it gets wet) 12 fresh food (dehydrated can't be healthy) 13 Boots (hand made Italian leather) 14 Rain (because no-one can see your tears) 15 Summer (i like to be warm)

[@missogyny4921]

The answer to the Unna vs Soulo conundrum is of course the Nallo 2, being the best overall backpacking tent Hilleberg produces 😊

[@IntotheMountains_]

Nice idea Paul..... 1. Alone (enjoy the solitude, my time) 2. Integrated poles (purely with winter in mind) 3. Gas (too impatient when waiting for that first brew) 4. Sleeping bag (as you say - have the option to open up if needed) 5. Lakes all day (apologies, but can’t beat the lakes - that mountain feeling) 6. Thermarest Xtherm (Never had any issues and amazing warmth in the winter) 7. Lightweight (back issues mean heavy weight compressing my back is no good and latest lightweight gear means you can still be comfortable, also I tend to enjoy the hike more with lighter kit which is part of the trip for me) 8. Soulo (just) (had three Hillebergs Akto, Unna and Soulo) - It has one purpose, which is harsh winter trips. 9. Cumbria Way (love the lakes, love the solitude - also hate midges) 10. Summits (no question, I love being in the mountains and taking in the views) 11. Down (lighter and warmer) - hydrophobic down does a decent job unless you are ou for days on end 12. Dehydrated (pure laziness and convenience) 13. Boots (based purely on having to choose - couldn’t wear trail runners in winter when crampons might be needed) - toughest one so far that! 14. Rain (hate the wind) at least the rain sounds nice. The wind is just a pain for filming and setting up. 15. Summer probably (longer nights) Winter is my favourite season though. After reviewing my choices, It would seem I am a bit of an anti-social, lazy sod who loves the lakes. Enjoyed that. Take it easy Paul…. Craig

[@Kattyroo]

My favourite stove is an alcohol one too. I also love a ghillie kettle.

[@WarrenKimpel]

I RECENTLY bought a twig stove and alcohol burner, burn bans and setup speed is what sometimes makes the choice

[@MarkoCoomo]

Alone .. walking pole (means I'm on a long multiday hike) .. alcohol (means I'm having a chilled out camp) .. bag (never used a quilt) .. lakes (Scotland if an option) .. Sea to Summit (find thermorest to noisy) .. comfort .. pass (happy with MSR, Durston, Snugpak) .. WHW (hope to do it next year) .. summits (but dont tend to in bad weather if I can help it) .. down .. Dehydrated (means I'm on a decent adventure) .. trail .. rain (love it) .. summer (if not too busy and not midge territory!).

[@ExpeditionHiker]

1. Solo 2. Depends on weight - probably with poles 3. Pocket rocket 2 for me 4. Quilt - freedom 5. Peak District (I know it so well) work in the PD 6. Mountain Equipment sync 7 pad 7. UL gear, I prefer long distance walking 8. Hilleberg Akto 9. If no midges then whw 10. Lowland for LDW high ground for wild camps 11. Synthetic all purpose 12. Dehydrated for the weight - prefer to take own meals that premake now, rather than premade expensive pouches 13. Trail runners with sealskinz's 14. Wind, easier to pack up and less weight. 15. Autumn!! Gets to warm sometimes in the summer nights, if taking pole tent then it's most likely a 3 season tent - cheers

[@pootlingalong8928]

1. Alone. 2. Poled tent. 3. Small gas canister stove. 4. Sleeping bag. 5. Lake District. 6. Sea to Summit women’s insulated. 7. Lightweight, I bikepack on my Brompton so ultralight isn’t nececessary but I keep things minimal. 8. MSR Hubba Hubba NX. 9. If I were to backpack not bikepack I’d choose Cumbria Way. Fewer midges. 10. Campsite at lower levels. 11. Down. 12. Fresh food. 13. Shoes. 14. Rain. 15. Any time mid-spring to mid-autumn.

[@wilky1]

Enjoyed the video Paul. Very good idea. Good to understand what other people think

[@malcoppock4255]

What a great video. This is trail blazing, who else puts up individual choices. I prefer, whats your choice.Paul keep this up. What a great inspirational video..

[@camping_guru_uk]

When it comes to sleeping I have a 7c quilt and a 7c sleeping bag. In the summer it's definitely the quilt but once it's down to about 0c (coldest I tend to go in) I use both together, I put the sleeping bag under the quilt and I've got a light but cracking versatile bit of kit.

[@pauldayment654]

1. With my son. 2. Integrated poles 3. Gas 4. Sleeping bag 5. Dartmoor 6. Flextail 7. A mix. Lightweight where you can, comfort where it matters for me (pad, bag, clothing) 8. Neither 9. Two Moors way, but id tke the west highland way. 10. Summits... if theres not too much wind! 11. Hydrophobic down with drybag! 12. I freeze home made meals to reheat (chilli, stew, macaroni cheese etc) 13. Boots. Cover every terrain and weather. I have meindl boots and they are incredibly comfortable, and actually waterproof. 14. Rain, love the sound on the tent. 15. Any season, they all have different things to enjoy about them.

[@imaybesometime]

Thank you, Paul. My responses, for what it's worth: 1) Solo - I don’t have any friends anyway, so that’s easy… 2) Trekking pole tent - Even though when you add everything together, trad tents may not be any heavier, the fact you can dismiss 320 - 500g easily by remembering the trekking poles will be ASSISTING you all day in carrying the same or less weight overall than you otherwise would makes them - in the right design, the winner. 3) Gas - Simply faster, more versatile, less prone to leakage, easier to source on the continent, etc. 4) Sleeping bag - a quilt is an overpriced, mutilated sleeping bag. What’s the point? 5) Lake District - Purely familiarity bias and nostalgia. 6) Therm a rest - the S2S mats are great but I agree that they are a tick too thin for comfort, esp. for side sleepers. 7) Comfortable - if you aren’t comfortable, then you’ll suffer. I’m not a triathlete, so I’m not in it for the suffering. Usually, anyway. 8) Unna - never used it, but you’ve convinced me. 9) West Highland Way - easier to wild camp (laws), longer, wilder country. 10) Summit - this is just my ego talking. In reality I would probably head for the valley. 11) Synthetic - allergic to down, even though I use it to some degree. Synth is better when wet, which is a given in the UK. 12) Fresh (processed) - will always be easier to acquire. 13) Trail Runners - although Meindl have astonishingly light boots these days. 14) Wind - who wants to pack up a wet tent and gear in the rain and pitch it later when they have the option? Oh, that’s you, that is… 15) Summer - As you said, day length and huts etc become appealing as soon as the fireplaces get lit.

[@dudeymcduderson]

1 solo 2 integrated poles 3 gas stove (that's a tough choice though) 4 sleeping bag 5 lake district (love the peaks though) 6 thermarest (never tried the s2s comfort plus though. I had an ether lite xt extreme and didn't rate it at all) 7 comfortable gear 8 I've never even seen a hilleberg in person but the Unna looks like it would be the best fit for me. I have an abisko lite 1 though and I wouldn't change it for the world. And then my Hubba Hubba is good for spring summer stuff. 9 West Highland way 10 lower ground (love the views of summit camping, but prefer the variety of lower ground. Very tough one that.) 11 down. All my sleeping bags are down, and most of my jackets are, so that's my choice. I do love my synthetic jackets though for versatility. 12 Fresh. I find dehydrated meals rather grim, but I don't often cook fresh food. I tend to have the wayfarer meals. So it's in between. But between fresh and dehydrated then I'd have to say fresh. 13 boots every day of the week. I'd fear rolling my ankles and having to call out mountain rescue. Having cerebral palsy i fall over and roll my ankle on a regular basis 😂 I need all the support I can get! 14 rain for sure. I love being cosy in my tent hearing the rain tapping on my tent. Wind can be tedious. 15 Summer is my choice. Longer days, and hopefully better weather.

[@nigelgunn_W8IFF]

1, With friends. 2, Integrated poles. Currently a 35 year old Macpac Microlight. 3, I started with Trangia (still got it nearly 50 years later) but gas is easier. I'd have to choose gas, stove with seperate canister. 4, Never used a quilt so I'd go sleeping bag. Lighter doesn't bother me as I'm a car camper. 5, Never done the peak district. I love the Isle of Skye but that wasn't a choice. 6, I've always been a traditional self inflating Thermarest user. 7, As a car camper, comfortable. 8, Soulo. 9, Pass. I'm not a hiker. I've never been fit enough. 10, Lower ground. I'm a clean soft grass camper. 11, I'm good with synthetic. 12, Whatever is easier. I'm happy with rice, pasta or the occational freeze dried meal. 13, Boots if I'm walking far, bare feet shoes aroung the campsite. Only one would be lightweight boots. 14, I love the sound of rain on the tent at night. 15, Autumn amongst the falling leaves.

[@davidalderson7761]

Lightweight kit is often so very delicate it last 6 weeks of use and it needs replacing or repairing. I did a TGO Challenge the other year and the number of people on it carrying maybe 6 to 8 kg of the most expensive truly ultralight kit that was broken is beyond by comprehension.

[@cairnscrow8713]

1. With others. Done both but prefer a shared experience. 2. Integrated poles. 3. Gas 4. Sleeping bag 5. Lake district 6. Sea to summit from those two. 7. Comfortable gear 8. Soulo 9. WHW 10. Summit but weather dependant 11. Down but both have benefits 12. Premade convenience 13 boots 14 wind 15. Options poor on this one, mine from 1 to 4 are spring. Winter. Summer. Autumn

[@adamsawyer1689]

1 Solo (easier to plan and do last minute), 2 Integrated poles, 3 Alcohol, 4 Sleeping bag, 5 Lakes, 6 x-therm (but use x-lite), 7 Comfortable (but not very), 8 Soulo (but happy to use various Terra Nova and x-mid 1p), 9 WHW, 10 Summits, 11 Down, 12 Dehydrated, 13 Boots, 14 Wind (can usually find a bit of shelter even close to summits), 15 Summer (as I like the late daylight hours)

[@hedleythorne]

Friends, integrated, gas, sleeping bag, lakes, er Exped, comfort, soulo, west Highland, summits, down, dehydrated, boots, rain, autumn. For me, the location is everything and all elements such as clothing, food and equipment are to support existing in that location. Thought provoking video.

[@alanbateson9275]

1. Solo camping - none of my friends are interested in wild camping, so never been with anyone else 2. Integrated poles, never used a treaking pole tent. OEX Bobcat in winter, Naturehike, Cloud Peak Two rest of year. 3. Alcohol all the way, Can't beat my Trangia, absolutely love it 4. Sleeping bag - Don't own a quilt 5. Lakes, as it's only a 45 minute drive for me - Mainly stick to West Pennine Moors though. 6. Got neither, use a Trekology UL80, never had any issues - use a foil mat underneath. 7. Comfort for me. I want to enjoy what I'm doing 8. No knowledge of either. Just couldn't afford eithe and probably wouldn't pay that much even if i could. 9. West Highland way looked great on your videos, and thise of other You Tubers. Planning Dales Way next spring. 10. Lower down for me, or behind a wall or rocks higher up. Again, I want to enjoy the experience. 11. Never had a down Sleepeing bag, but use a OEX Furnace bag liner which makes a hell of a difference. Do have two down jackets, that are warmer. But daren't wear them if rain is likely. So Synthetic 12. Fresh food, love to cook tea when on a wild camp. Don't mind super noodles, Pasta n Sauce etc. sometime though. 13. Boots if only can choose one. Due to the amount of rain in this bloody country !! 14. Rain. Don't enjoy wind at all. Sometimes enjoy rain from inside the tent. 15. Summer, prefer being warm to trying to keep warm. 12 hours plus in the tent, is a long time.

[@and3583]

Only having one of something is almost a forgotten art, but it used to be ok. I was lucky to have a mate who worked in a camping shop so I was able to make reasonable decisions. 3-person 3-season eurohike tent, mummy sleeping bag, eurohike rucksack, big offcut of foam pad from an upholsterer, 2-person trangia and a sigg bottle. Worked out for years, it could all be adapted. Now I've got 4 tents, 3 rucksacks, 4 stoves, 2 sleeping pads and a ton of other stuff but I enjoy camping just about as much as I did when I only had one of things. You could almost think that internet marketing combined with youtube's insatiable appetite for clickbait reviews were having a detrimental effect 😮

[@Grassmonster3]

1. solo - not much choice really because none of the female friends in my age group will even go glamping, never mind wild camping. 2. integrated poles but I've just bought a Durston XMid. 3. Gas - the smell of alcohol gives me a cracking headache. 4. Sleeping bag - it can double as both 5. Lake District 6. Thermorest 7. Lightweight - my days of being a pack mule are over 8. Neither - too expensive 9. West Highland Way - it's almost on my doorstep 10. Lower ground - I love the coast paths 11. Synthetic just because down is a nightmare if it gets wet. 12. Dehydrated because it's light but I do dehydrate my own. 13. I prefer a zero drop trail runner but I do sometimes wear Vivo boots. 14. Wind every time plus living in a 2nd floor flat, drying out a tent when I get home is a challenge. 15. Summer for more hours of daylight.

[@MG-bs5mr]

1. Alone. I'm going to do some trips with people next year but I really enjoy the solitude, not seeing another human for 24+ hours. 2. Tent with poles, I've got a trekking pole tent too but my poled tent just edges it. 3. Oooh, gas. I simply can't be bothered with alcohol. 4. Sleeping bag. 5. Lakes or Peak district? No idea, I'm lucky enough to stay in Scotland, that wins it for me, sorry. 6. Which mat? Ive got a slightly leaky decathlon one, I don't know which of the others I'd choose. Probably lean toward Thermacostly. 7. Easy, comfort. With one eye on weight but comfort wins. 8. Sorry I know heehaw about the Hillebergs. 9. The West Highland Way. Although the Cumbria Way looks good because of the lack of the crowds lol. But WHW. 10. I'm going to be awkward. I like camping on the low ground which is at high elevation 😂 I mean in the glens that are relatively high, such as the Cairngorms where many glens can be around 400m altitude. 11. I'm torn with the insulation. 50/50 BUT in 20 years I could see that being synthetic. 12. Dehydrated food wins for me, many of my trips are 30+ miles in the middle of nowhere. 13. Boots, I've got weird ankles 😂 14. Oooh, I'm torn, probably choose rain over wind. 15. Autumn= no (or less) midges!

[@billb5732]

#4: Rectangular sleeping bags are the best of both worlds. Unzipped, it's a quilt. Zipped, it's a cozy bag. Bonus 1: My legs need as much room as my shoulders, so a rectangular bag is more comfortable than either mummy bags or tapered quilts. Bonus 2: Zip two together to make a giant bag for two. The only trouble is finding quality, lightweight, rectangular bags (without buying a $1500 expedition bag like Warmlite, which only comes in rectangular). #11: Tough choice! Down for bags/quilts, synthetic for clothing. Don't make me choose! (Agreed that synthetic will probably be fine in the future). #13: I can make shoes work year-around, but I usually grab my boots for cold and snow. (It's possible to make shoes quite weatherproof, though.)

[@wadly312]

1 - solo or 1-1 with my daughter 2 - trekking pole as weight and pack size is my priority 3 - gas is my fave! 4 - sleeping bag! I love to be cozy and draft free 5 - I’m in New Zealand - but I prefer higher altitudes 6 - don’t know as I use a closed cell foam pad cos I’m weird 7 - comfort and durability within reason 8 - can’t get hillebergs here as far as I know 9 - ok this is getting tricky as it’s so uk specific 😂

[@dodge_walks]

1: Solo. It's my mental health recharge time 2: Poled tent. Not convinced on trekking pole tents in the UK. 2nd Choice Hammock/Tarp 3: Gas. Easy decision 4: Sleeping bag but saving for a quilt 5: Too many to name but probably Dartmoor as it is on my doorstep 6: Thermarest Big Yellow Pad :) am tol and wide! 7: Lightweight. Spent enough time lugging around the world in a bag. I'm 47 and my back hurts. 8: I don't really fit in either. I have an MSR Hubba Hubba and it does everything I need 9: West Highland Way. It's stunning. 10: Lower ground. 11: I prefer down but it's harder to manage in the UK. 12: Dehydrated. Weight saving 13: Trail runners. Now I have converted I would find it weird going back to boots on a trail 14: Snow ;) 15: Any season. Have kit for it all. Hard to beat a winter camp and waking up to a frosty tent and making some hot porridge.

[@woodchip2782]

I camp alone. That’s my escape. I favor alcohol stoves for the quietness. After wasting on a lot of tents my final choice is the Tarptent Rainbow 1P. I hate trekking poles. As a boy-scout we did not have them and I go without. There are no mountains or hills where I go. We have flat forests. Trail runners all the way except during winter. I use snowshoes. I’m in Québec.

[@otf.outdoors]

Alone, trekking pole tent, alcohol stove, quilt, lakes, thermarest, comfortable, Soulo, WHW, summits, down insolation, dehydrated (less faff & lighter), trail runners, rain, autumn…good watch Paul 👍

[@camping_guru_uk]

Trail runners but in the winter I have some great waterproof socks that are superb and really comfy.

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Beautiful camp scenery. Comfortable warm Hilleberg Hilton camping. All good from east KY USA

[@tarnnicolson2500]

I like Autumn as well and will def take rain over wind, alcohol over gas, trainers over boots, tarp and bivvy over tent great video

[@TheHedgerowAlchemist]

1. It depends! 2. Integrated (Hilleberg Soulo) 3. BioEthanol (Trangia 25) 4. Sleeping bag (down) 5. Dartmoor 😊 6. Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm NXT 7. Comfort! 8. Soulo, it’s my favourite! 9. West Highland Way 10. Summit. 11. Down. 12. Fresh, (actually both in reality) 13. Barefoot, or sandals. 14. Wind. Rain does my head in! 15. Summer

[@supraking85]

Firstly. Do a video with all the ones youd rather. Apart from wind. Perhaps cant predict that 1. Friends/family 2. Poles. Never used trekking pole tent 3. Gas stove 4. Sleeping bag 5. Lakes. Hallin fell is my fave camp 6. Thermarest all night long 😂 7. Comfortable 8. Soulo 9. Cumbria way. Although it would likely kill me 10. Summit 11. Synthetic 12. Fresh food 13. Boots 14. Rain, cant be doing with a tent on your head all night 🤣 15. Summer. Definitely a fair weather camper Keep up the good work paul

[@MonicaFavara]

1. As a woman, I am afraid of being alone in the woods. I probably watch too many crime TV shows. 2. I definitely prefer a pole tent with a double wall. 3. I currently use a gas stove, but the noise is unbearable, so I am thinking of switching to a Trangia. 4. I have a sleeping bag. I’ve never understood what quilts are all about. 5. I’ve never been camping by a lake, but I am planning to do it next year. 6. I am considering changing my sleeping pad. I have a self-inflating one that is quite large! I am open to suggestions. 7. Comfortable! 8. I have a 20-year-old tent and I’m not really thinking about replacing it. 9. I’ve never done them. 10. Low grounds. 11. No opinion. 12. Dehydrated food (ideally homemade). 13. Trail running shoes (eventually waterproof). 14. I’ve never tried wind. 15. Autumn.

[@AndrewOliverHome]

I love solo camping. If I had to only have one tent it would be a trekking pole tent. If I could only have one type of stove it would be alcohol because gas doesn’t work well when it’s really cold. Sleeping bag is an easy choice and I live on the South West of Sheffield, so the Peak District for me. Thermarest work well for me, I’ve been using them since the 90s. I tend towards light weight over comfort. I don’t have an opinion over Soulo vs Unna. West Highland Way is on my list. I like to camp near water, there are a few summits with water (Kinder Scout, Haystacks for example). Down over synthetic at the moment. It has to be real food over dehydrated, I do use dehydrated packs but I wouldn’t want to have to every time. Trail runners every time. Wind vs rain is hard… I’d probably go with rain. Autumn camping over summer, fewer insects and you can pitch the tent earlier

[@colinmarsh5955]

We have similar ideas about what we prefer when camping. I also have an Unna and think it's a great tent , I tend to carry an extra pair of poles and double pole most outings. I prefer summit pitchs to lowland pitchs but happy to do both. The thing that swings it for me with the Unna is the size of the door its so easy to get in and out of and if your on a good pitch the panoramic views can be pretty magical. Maybe that's an age thing going on ( for me ) .

[@scottplumer3668]

1. Prefer to camp with others, but all the others I know don't like camping! 2. Pole tent, though I'm willing to change. 3. Gas stove. 4. Bag. I like being cocooned. 5. Never been to either! (I'm in the US) The Peak District looks nicer, though. 6. Whatever's best for a fat side sleeper! 7. Comfortable! 8. Dunno. Not familiar with them. I have an REI Half-Dome 2. 9. West Highland Way! We went to Scotland in 2022 and I've been obsessed with going back ever since. 10. Lower ground. Summits mean wind and lightning. 11. Synthetic. Down is too high-maintenance 12. Fresh, obviously, but I only do that when car camping

[@iainmc9859]

13 - neither. I live next to the WHW, neoprene wellies all day long, more grip than boots, more insulation underfoot than trail shoes, keep your calves toastie, no falling off rocks in the middle of burns, just wade through with dry feet. no laces to get caught in the heather, hose the mud off, dry in ten minutes. If its really hot and dry (Ha, ha, ha ... its Scotland) the softest soled trainers I can cheaply buy. My boots languish in the bottom of the wardrobe, all ten pairs !

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Unfortunately I’m no longer a ground dweller so your sort of camping is out of the question for me. However, I still remember that cosy feeling when tucked up in a sleeping bag in the tent. Can’t beat that feeling. Being honest I wasn’t too fussed what season it was but a day with light clouds rather than rain or blazing sunshine for me.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

1. alone 2. trekking poles 3. woodgas stove ( I prefer alcohol over gas stove ) 4. quilt 5. - ( I'm in Switzerland ) 6. Exped Synmat LW ( quiet comfort ) 7. I minimize weight where ever possible, but will not compromise on warmth/comfort/security 8. Tarp & bugnet for me, can't afford Hilleberg. 9. - ( I'm in Switzerland ) 10. I always choose a sheltered camping spot, never a summit! 11. Synthetic ( ethics and allergy driven decision ) 12. fresh food ( allergies again, less salt ... besides, I enjoy camp cooking ) 13. I wear a Lowa Renegade GTX LO, a cross between a hiking boot and a trail runner ( and gaiters in winter) 14. Rain ( strong wind requires a safe shelter ) 15. Spring / Autumn

[@buck197]

1. Solo. 2.Poled tent. 3.Gas stove. 4. Sleeping bag. 5. Dartmoor. 6. The rarest every day 7. Comfort with an eye on weight. 9. Dartmoor Way. 10. Summit. 11. Down. 12. Dehydrated shop bought 13. Boots. 14. Rain 15. Autumn

[@songasport]

1. Solo as I wildcamp to get away from people! 2. Integrated. I don't have a trekking pole tent. And there have been times where I've forgotten to bring my poles. 3. Difficult one! Alcohol fits better with the ethos of wildcamping I think but I use gas more. 4. Sleeping bag for the same reasons as you. 5. Lake District. I prefer the views to the Peak District and (not sure why) I feel safer leaving my car overnight. 6. S2S probably as I like my Ether Lite one. 7. Comfortable. Easy one! 8. I've no desire to own any Hilleberg! 9. Cumbria Way - too many KZbinrs on the WHW! 10. Summit. Better views. 11. Down for sleeping bag. I don't have the figure for down jackets. 12. Fresh. 13. I wear trail runners the vast majority of the time. 14. Rain - better listening to rain on the tent than wind. 15. Probably summer as I like the longer days.

[@MCJOGLE]

Interesting post. Alone, trekking poles, gas, bag, Forget the peak district and lake district. Scotland. No brainer. I moved from near the Peak district to live in Scotland. I use a Thermarest uberlite 3/4.. Lightweight. I had a base weight of 4.4kg for both the Scottish National trail, and the SWCP and was super comfortable I had a Hilleberg Akto, years ago. Now it's DCF only. . Forget the WHW. The Cape Wrath trail, or Scottish National trail are far better. Summit. Nae midges. Down. Real food. Inov8 Rocklite trail runners. Rain.Spring, or Autumn. Nae midges.

[@ClintRomine-o6o]

I agree with all your choices except your choices of tent. I think your choices of tent is a little on the rich side of camping, not glamping just rich side. And I’ve never done summit camping, but that would be something I would like to try

[@Poejah]

Nice one Paul. Very helpful.

[@roderickgreig111]

1. Alone - it's the peace and quiet I'm after. 2. Integral Poles - Highland weather changes all the time, don't trust trecking pole tents to withstand the Scottish Weather. 3. Meths - speed isn't the object, I'm not walking on a schedule. Ten minutes to boil a kettle is no problem when there's no other distractions. 4. Sleeping bag. Never been too hot. 5. What's this English hills rubbish？I'm a Highlander! There is only one! 6. Thermorest - comfortable enough but the thermal insulation is necessary where I'd want to go. 7. Half Half - too heavy gear slows you down and exhausts, ultra-light great for speed but you pay for it. If has to be one, comfort. 8. Hillebergs are like Apple MacBooks - great if you're a pro but for your average sometimes walker it's got to be Vango (Good enough and not too expensive) 9. Why do the beaten track and campsite？Beat your own path... but Cumbrian Way woulf fit me. Walking is me switching off from people, sorry. 10. Above the tree line, below the summit. Don't want to wake up in my tent like Dorothy and Toto... 11. Mixed - they both have uses. If HAD to only take one: Synthetic - just easier all round. 12. Fresh - I'm there to enjoy my time. Eating airplane food isn't my idea of pleasure. 13. Boots - just complete foot protection. 14. Rain - howling wind just too worrying. A good pitch will shrug of rain, but wind can destroy your tent 15. Any season with good weather. Have to pick one？Summer - less gear, less worry, less weather.

[@lesliehayton2929]

Sounds like a lot of experience , very best wishes !😊

[@jbrooks12]

Friends, interested poles, gas (afraid of alcohol stoves😊), sleeping bag, xtherm (love warmth), comfortable gear, lower ground, fresh food, summer (doesn’t get dark early), trail runners, wind.

[@JN-dq7cv]

Did your missus know you borrowed her sun glasses 😂

[@StevenCarden]

I think he must of lost a bet

[@MrPurplepirate77]

13. Would you rather have Women’s glasses or mens

[@grsfhhytff]

Solo camping all the way as camping is my escape from everyone and other people ruin it, integrated poles for strength, gas stove as it's all I've ever used, sleeping bag as they are warmer, Lake District coz it's the closest you get to the Scottish Highlands, Thermarest Xtherm coz I haven't used the Sea to Summit one and I know the Xtherm works, comfortable gear, Hilliberg Soulo but I'll take my Southern Cross 2 over either, I did both this year and both were great but West Highland Way wins, of course I prefer summits, down insulation as long as it's responsibly sourced, fresh food provided its a day hike and therefore wont go toxic, boots coz I've not tested trail runners yet, I'll take wind over rain although I do find rain on the tent relaxing, Summer all day long... More colour and wildlife. That was fun 😂

[@gazza1858]

With friends,integrated poles,alcohol,sleeping bag,Peak District,neither,Comfortable, neither, WHW,lower ground,synthetic,fresh,boots, wind,summer.

[@curtchaffee]

Solo. I camp to clear my head. Tent with integrated poles that can stand up to thunderstorms and windy nights. Alcohol stove now. Bag. Comfy gear. Not picky with tents as long as they are dry and strong. Synthetic. Oatmeal, dried fruit, soup and coffee. Boots that hold up to rocks and thorns. Bring on the wind and rain. Autumn by far.

[@TrevorH-l6f]

This vid just popped up...such a nice surprise Paul 😊 OK..let's watch 🤩

[@Ko-gl2dd]

Integrated poles.Great cpntent

[@scottgraham2962]

1, Friends 2, Intergrated Poles 3, Gas 4, Quiit 5, Dartmoor 6, Exped 5R 7, comfort and light 8, soulo 9, WHW 10. Low Ground 11, Down 12, Dehydrated 13, La sportiva boots 14, Wind 15, Autumn

[@j3hikes444]

friends , trekking pole tent , gas , ZenBivy quilt (best of both worlds ) , Colorado Trail (USA) , Mix of Lightweight & UL , neither , west highland way , lower, down, dehydrated , trail runners , sunny , the time before winter and the time just after winter.

[@3rider762]

(1) Family (my son comes with me) (2) Poled (normally handles wind better) (3) Alcohol (always works, fuel easier to get) (4) Quilt (5) Lake District (6) Thermarest (I like quilts, and I find them comfy) (7) Lightweight (I'm not built to carry 50lbs on my back) (8) Unna (if I had to) (9) West Highland way (10) Summits (less midges(normally) (11) Down (lighter, packability) (12) Fresh (not found a hydra that I've actually enjoyed yet) (13) Boots ( probably a better all year choice) (14) Rain (normally doesn't destroy ya tent, & It makes ya tent feel cozier) (15) Autumn (I hate midges, and cooler going)

[@dianekivi5349]

Your honest about you body shape, good on you!

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@snoop2477]

Solo, trekking pole, alcohol, quilt, Kawekas (NZ), Xtherm, Comfortable doesnt mean heavy, Soulo, Kaimanawa-Kaweka traverse, mountains, down, fresh vacuum sealed homemade food, salomon speedcross, rain, autumn

[@leemartin2978]

Great video 👍

[@jothorne5177]

You've goto try the allak 2 paul! I need to see a video of what you think of my favourite tent

[@jho7389]

What happened to canned fish? This my go to.

[@jeremygalvin6690]

And a few boiled potatoes/herbs/ milk...cowl

[@seamusdelaney9133]

In many of your videos and by the way I am a fan,,,,you keep highlighting how wonderful and reliable Hillerberg tents are...I have recently bought a Hillerberg SAVIO tent and I wish I could have the same confidence as you...On 2 camping trips in the mountains in stormy weather I have had the unfortunate experience of water in my Inner tent..I contacted Hillerberg and there answer was that is unusual and thank you for contacting us...The price of my tent was £2000 with additional postage cost of £786 euros, for postage plus I also bought a second set of t tent poles..Total price aprox ,£3000 euros..,I live in Ireland.. Before you say that is crazy . I know and so does my credit card agree with you..Hillerberg was ment to be a dream purchase instead it is nightmare Hillerberg is a Hugh dissapointment both in the tent performance and in Hillerberg customer service... Sorry for venting on your channel but you have a large audience and I am throwing A Hail Mary in the hope you or one of your fans may provide me with a solution..

[@PaulMessner]

Hi Seamus I haven’t used the savio before but have experience with the Akto, soulo, Nallo and Unna and all have been great tents but no tent is perfect. I’ve had a small leak from a zip on my Akto but I fixed that with a bit of seam sealer. If your tent is leaking into the inner than there’s a problem though. Something isn’t right. It could be condensation but if you think it’s more than that than there’s a hilleberg owners group on Facebook. On there you can tag Petra Hilleberg who runs things now and she’s pretty good at resolving problems directly. It’s worth a shot.

[@frstesiste7670]

I like long thuhikes and they are best done alone, a white gas stove, sleeping bag and don't know anything about hiking in different areas of the UK. I'd go for an Uberlite (or whatever is the lightest inflatable at the moment) + a super thin foam pad. I always go for superlight gear but has to be reasonably durable. I like sub one kilo (one person) freestanding tents (can't imagine Hilleberg would ever make one), camp sheltered when possible and down in my sleeping bag and don't use a puffy. Not sure I understood the food question. Rarely use freeze dried, but also never use most of what you mentioned as real fresh/food. I use breakfast cereal, powder milk, bars, M&M, nuts, rice, ramans etc. I hike in sneakers or trail runners depending on the trip, prefer summer and wind.

[@cragratoutdoors]

Impossible to choose a few of those!

[@MikeHarlyn-lh9jo]

Some folks like a spirit stove because it is quiet but they blow up their mattress with a tiny machine that is louder than The Who.

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you again Paul nice out and about in the woods I prefer to 🏕 on my own and my little dog he goes everywhere with me apart if I have to go to hospital apart from that he with me all times but stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@RustyKnorr]

1. By myself 2. Integrated poles 3. Gas 4. Sleeping bag 5. Huh? I’m in USA…😡 6. Amok Winterlight 7. Comfortable! 8. Unna 9. Again…you have international watchers! USA 10. Lower ground, bad knees 11. Down 12. Fresh/Real food 13. Leather boots 14. Wind 15. Summer!

[@scottlomas5509]

Oh I really love that spike table 😊that's fantastic where did you get it

[@terrypatterson1481]

With friends definitely.

[@wpherigo1]

Paul - great video! Does your choice of alcohol stove line up with the choice to camp with friends?

[@RudyHellNo]

Hi Paul , hope you’re doing good, thanks for your video, love to watch it ❤ I tried this morning your Code 20% for Terra Nova : I would like to buy the Helm1 compact +footprint total :£305 with the 20% suppose to pay £244 but on the website the Total are £259.25 this it’s = at 15% off and not 20% 🥺maybe am wrong or issues with the website can you tell me please ? Many thanks

[@kaybarnes2897]

1. With friends 2. Poles 3.Gas 4.Sleeping bag 5. Lake District 6.Thermorest 7. Comfortable 8. Solo 9. West Highland 10. Lower Ground 11.Down 12. Fresh 13. Trail Runners 14. Rain 15. AUTUMN

[@hemmingsadventures]

One of your best videos, well filmed, great subject and edited like a pro. Better entertainment than a lot of mainstream TV. You are the Robbie Cumming, canal boat diaries, of the hillside. Brilliant.

[@dianekivi5349]

Single night camps I prefer chilled meals!

[@markwhalebone751]

How many people actually have all these choices? Personally most of my kit depends on budget, also as I am disabled my camping is usually car camping and e-bikepacking with a couple of site camps with for the social side so my kit preferences are varied dependent on what I am doing and what I can do physically . As soon as it stops being fun I pack up but that does not happen so much these after over 55 years of camping. 😁I do prefer getting out in spring and autumn more but anytime when the kids are in school and not weekends.

[@SoggyTreks]

I have a Hilleberg and it is bombproof but 9 pounds. Then I have a Dyneema Hyperlite tent but 1-2 pounds. I, by far, love the Hilleberg but the weight of the Hyperlite

[@crazyblindguy]

I use a British army gore tex bivvy bag and a Vango stratos 250s sleeping bag and a British army basha and I use a foam matt and I camp anywhere and all year round I camp and I will be getting a DD 3x3 pro MC tarp and I choose comfort and I carry 3 stone of kit that does me all year round no Matter where I go or conditions

[@steviet3725]

1 Solo 2 Integrated 3 Alcohol 4 Quilt 5 Northumberland 6 Sea to Summit( my home area) 7 Comfortable 8 Unna 9 Cumbria Way 10 Summits(views) 11 Down 12 Dehydrated( I’m a chef and the last thing I want to do is cook on my day chilling is cook) 13 Trail Runners 14 Rain 15 Autumn

[@charlesperry1051]

Alone or with son Integrated poles Gas Sleeping bag I am a Yank. No idea Thermorest I do light weight mostly No idea. MSR Hubba Hubba for me Again, no idea. I am a Yank. I live near the Great Smokey Mountains. Tons of backpacking opportunities Summits Down On multiday hikes: dehydrated. Boots. Asolo hiking boots. Leather. Great ankle support. Wind vs rain? During my 10+ years as a US BSA leader nearly all of our camps involved both wind and rain! My three long BSA treks (12 days) had more rain. I hate to pack up after rain. Give me wind. Autumn . No comparison. My favorite time of the year.

[@craigleewhite6317]

Yosh. Paul. Craig the make the most of what's already got Wild camping fan here:) Look. Can a person use seam sealant on self repair pertex down jackets? Maybe glueing home made pertex patches for used down jackets. How's the foldable bike camping? From Craig.

[@johanvanbeek7138]

Too many questions, couple of videos worth I think.

[@wild-radio7373]

Right off the bat with a very interesting first question today!❤ I gotta be deadly honest on this one, because lately-I tell you!, life has been on one! I gotta go camping Alone on this one😊

[@wild-radio7373]

@2:29 ❤😂same! Question 3 is so difficult... I am an admitted gearHead and I am unapologetic about my love of all the tools😂❤

[@Martycycleman]

1. alone; 2 trecking pole; 3 gas; 4 sleeping bag; 5 Lakes; 6 Thermorest; 7 lightweight; 8 Solo; 9 lejog; 10 depends on weather; 11 Sinthetic; 12 dehydrated; 13 Boots everytime.; 14 Wind; 15 Autumn

[@CazSmith]

I'd rather have a Hillyberg than one that looks like a duvet has been thrown over a fence

[@crazyblindguy]

Very amazing video well done and keep up the great work and ARE THE MSR GROUND HOG PEGS GOOD FOR TARP AND STORM'S

[@JohnRichardson-v2l]

Camping wit freinds/family, gas stove, campsite (showers, bogs....), integrated poles, rectangular bag, lakes, sea to summit, comfort...... basically don't wild camp...... prefer watching you and a few others wild camping...... 'Ull' east yorkshire.

[@happycycleboy6807]

Mates, gas, you left a lot of other makes out on Sleeping pads, certainly left a lot of mid priced great tents out of your choices.....of two tents!! Lakes or Peak District, WHW or Cumbria Way.....as you say yourself both are different and each with their own appeal.... Summits or Lower ground....again both completely different. Clothes, jackets....synthetic, but surely the outer of your down jacket is synthetic? Pleased we actually don't have to make these choices......😂 One night or two maybe fresh food....but again dehydrated meals have their place....I've had fresh meat but couldn't cook it as literally choking on midges in Glen Kinglass.....so in tent eating a Wayfarer chicken curry meal.....cold....as you can reheat or eat cold.... Always worn boots but gone from leather to mid range synthetic boot. Weather.....only the weather gods decided what weather we will get.....have set out in glorious sunshine and set up camp in wind and rain..... Any time of year to camp.....for me not middle of winter in heavy snow..... Am pleased we are not restricted by your choices and and only restricted by time, price and what the wife says.....😅😅

[@Paul-hl4cj]

question for you paul whats the best place to park near a hill top and tent for two people to camp reson to ask we live in lincs its (flat) and both at an age we cant walk that far from parking area maby a mile n half the half being the up hill part lol would love to get out but as i say no place to go here

[@leeharvey9568]

Why do you keep wearing Jo’s sunglasses?

[@TrevorH-l6f]

If the missus is upset...do you still go on the planned camp or stay back home 😅

[@danfoster1997]

For your solo camps u need to buy a dog that way u can have a solo adventure with a companion that doesn’t bother you haha

[@tommetcalf3114]

Paul, are those your mothers cataract glasses?

[@otahu4682]

I watching in NZ no idea what you talking about mostly