DISASTER - my winter kit failed at -6degC 🥶

[@roytomkinson9350]

Hi Dave …That was a great watch …..can’t get Back Out now ,Arthritis.So you and other u tubers make me feel good …..Thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hey Roy really sorry to hear that. My mum suffered for years with Rheumatoid arthritis and I know how difficult it can be. Glad you’re enjoying my videos and really appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care - Dave

[@SmonBereit]

Struggling with a chest infection at the moment Dave so this has been great to watch. It's a wonderful area of the Lakes where you were. Spent many a day hiking up Skiddaw and round the back of it too via the Youth Hostel route. Thanks for this, just what I needed.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Oh, no. So sorry to hear that, man. Get well soon 🙏🏻

[@andymanser1]

Stunning views all peaks. Weather can change in blink of an eye. Having good quality equipment vital. Stunning shots. 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy. Glad you enjoyed it 😃👍

[@Smoggie1]

That light is ace mate love the meditation light idea could just imagine wrapped up in your sleeping bag just watching that with rain on your tent you’d sleep like a baby brilliant video as always

[@-M0LE]

Sleep like a baby Wet the bed poo your nappy and wake up screaming 5 times a night 😂😂😂

[@Smoggie1]

@ 😂you know what I mean but yes I agree😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, Zen mode 🙏🏻😁

[@nikymorris]

I have been contemplating for some time about getting the Allak 2. Watched many people use it. This post has completely convinced me. Cheers. Also subscribed, spot on camp.

[@nikymorris]

Cheers Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Niky. Had mine nearly two years now, been on loads of mountain camps in all seasons and done many videos with it. I absolutely love it. Hope you do too 🙏🏻😎👍

[@brianbeatens3518]

First time ive seen one of your videos, spot on that, bloody cold with that wind! Ive subscribed as this is one of the better videos ive seen in a long time. Nice one.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Awesome, thank you Brian 🙏🏻

[@brianbeatens3518]

@@TheSoloSummiteer no worries Dave, i look forward to some more videos. Im out of action at the momemt as i got run over by a land rover and my right leg from the hip down was pretty mangled. I heard you had a couple of injuries in the video, take my hat off to you as the cold dont help at all. Im living up in the north east of scotland at the monent and suffering, (im english) with this cold at the moment.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@brianbeatens3518 wow Brian that sounds terrible. Take care bud. Keep warm 🙏🏻

[@bertfish2085]

Nice one Dave enjoyed the video, looked like you'd had a mouse in the tent haha, by the way looking well pal must be doing something right 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Cheers Burt. Glad you enjoyed it pal 🙏🏻

[@darrencreighton8793]

Enjoyed the video. And another culinary masterclass...soup 😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

There ya go. Soup 🍜 😂👍

[@WillieMakeit]

damn son thats some tough camping. thanks for sharing your trip

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Will 😁👍

[@simoneales4566]

Really enjoyed this film Dave. Some great views over the whole of the Lakes, great pitch & brilliantly captured. Stuck in your tent for the longer winter nights is obviously tough but it gives you more time to chat to camera with updates on what you have been up to and your thoughts...this is you at your best. Looking forward to many more of your Winter films over the next few months. Take care mate👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Really appreciate that Simon. Many thanks and ATB 🙏🏻

[@seanstacey3223]

Heck Dave, that was a cold one for you! Welcome to winter. Lovely morning though 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Sean 👍

[@Fellmandave1]

Replacement warranty from Thermarest? Pretty good in my experience. Feel for you with cold hands. Dud you know sidas do heated gloves?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah Dave. Just sent my leaking XTherm back, too. Might look at some heated gloves 🧤 😁👍

[@J-Walks-007]

Cracker that Dave!👌 stunning drone footage in the morning showing all the different colours, thankyou. That area’s my next plans for a while, mopped up some stragglers last weekend & enjoyed a freezing night on red screes… northern fells here we come😂 not a bagger though😉 Stay safe mate👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Nice one J 😁👍

[@billnsoph]

That looked a cold one , but stunning views! Shame about the mat and quilt. I too always lose things !😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

You and me both 🤦🏻‍♂️😁

[@garynesbitt5078]

Hi Dave. Beautiful scenes brilliantly captured. You were one of the first wild camping you tubers I started watching. The winter camps when you are alone in tent chatting away are still the best content out there. I also lose things in tent in winter. Especially in my Hilleberg nallo which like most hilleberg tents has not enough pockets! Also have real problems with cold hands and feet. Amazes me when I’m out with someone else who is gloveless pitching their tent and I’m in a world of pain because I’ve taken my gloves off for 30 seconds!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Gary. Thank you. Haha. Glad it’s not just me that loses stuff 🤦🏻‍♂️. ATB

[@TonySmithyman]

"Fight with a chicken" hahaha love it, another excellent video Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍

[@-M0LE]

Kung Foo Chicken

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@ 😂

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

A thoroughly enjoyable video as always and stunning views to enjoy!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Greg 👍

[@NeilThornley]

Hi Dave sorry I’ve been vacant for some time busy with work …. I need to adjust my priorities 🤦‍♂️. A great video this one my friend really enjoyed it great drone footage too the next morning 👌 always great to see you back in the lakes 😉👊😎

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hey, nice one Neil. Hope you’re keeping well bud. ATB 🙏🏻

[@WibleyByman-hz3hq]

Always a pleasure to spend time in your company Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@ianteague2672]

Nice and chilly for sure! I use a Zartek battery/ hand warmer. It heats up to 40deg for 9 hours and you never have to suffer cold fingers for long.. 🤗

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice 👍

[@TheFISHTANK666]

Love your stuff Dave. It's Real. Keep the faith PS I suffer with cold hands too. Feel the pain. Made me cry in public relexively

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Bert. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 👍

[@michaelblack9813]

I'm glad you remembered the milk Dave! 😂 ATB you Ol'Darwener. ❤

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Michael. Think I’m getting the hang of it now 🥛 😂👍

[@-M0LE]

A friend of mine where i used to live had a battery powered heated jacket I must say this last week or so I’ve been driving all over uk and it’s bitter one of the coldest months for a long time and that’s down south too Loads of flooding in Somerset and Dorset trees all over the place and wind is blowing hard I might invest I thought I might suggest for you too sir Always a good backup

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one 👍. It’s not so much my body thats cold mostly just my hands. You can get heated gloves tho 🤔

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Great video Dave, -14 windchill 🥶. I've given up with inflatable pads and moved to a Nimo Switchback, not sure what temperature it's good for with a R1.9 but I did think about doubling up and using it as a half mat or even getting a second one as I think they would interlock. Definitely need a bigger tent when spending so many hours. Really enjoyable video and glad to hear your back is much better. ❤

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@lesliestevenson5261]

Brilliant.

[@martindonaldson5433]

Hi Dave! The Xlite valves are easy to replace/repair, if that's the issue. Mine developed a slow leak at the valve. I just pulled the valve assembly out (it's just pressed in), applied fresh grease to the O-ring, and reinstalled it. No problems since then! Just Google how to do it. 👍

[@chrishamilton2527]

Thank you - I didn’t know that.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks for the tip Martin. I’ll check that out 👍

[@summittaedae2323]

I need some time off work. I doubt I will get out until the Xmas holiday now. You’ve put me right in the mood for phoning in sick 😂 albeit my boss knows I still come in if I’d died. 🙄. Happy camping Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Ha ha. Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully you’ll be out soon.ATB ⛺️⛰️👍

[@judywarner539]

Great video Dave. I shall look out for you in the hills when I’m in the Lakes from 8th December for a week. Think I might add that walk to my list. No camping for me, I shall be in a warm lodge 😀

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nowt wrong with that Judy. Nice and cosy in a warm Lodge. Enjoy!

[@stevenanderson5404]

Nice one 👍 I always find it takes a few camps to readjust to the winter camps in sub zero temperature 🥶. Thermarest are on the last chance saloon with me. On my third x lite as in many years.all warranty replacements. First one of the chambers separated and blew up while on a camp. The second one started deflating and couldn't find a hole. Turned out it was a faulty valve. On my third now so far so good 🤞. Also got a Cumulus quilt it's the 350 and it's been amazing. It's getting on a bit now and losing a bit of its loft so I just got myself a Zenbivy (somewhere in-between a sleeping bag and quilt) Hoping to test it out on Wednesday night.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Steven. I’m gonna patch up the cumulus quilt hopefully I’ll get away with it. Yeah, definitely takes a few camps to get into winter camping mode🥶. I just sent my extherm the back to Thermarest Hopefully will get replaced. ATB

[@Scousebazzer]

Not watched for a while Dave and it popped up on my phone, so bottle of wine opened and immersed myself in to the video on KZbin. Great video and genuinely relate to you out of all the vids I watch. Everyone is different but you where my original and others followed , they all have their own edge but your still the one I seem to connect with. Anyway you seem to have a few niggles here and there ! I got to 57 without any issues ! Then it was all down hill, now I struggle up and down the stairs, as iv mentioned before, so love connecting with you guys. Keep up the great work. Barry G Ps: You did meet my lad when he was bagging (Paul) when he put you on to me 😊 fairways to hills I think he calls himself. He's taken up my mantle and loves the solitude of the hills, although he takes his daughter up a lot too.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Barry. Yeah, I’ve met Paul in the lakes before. He’s a great lad. ATB

[@aldoner3]

Good to see you back in the cold stuff mate lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🥶😁👍

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Beautiful autumn colours indeed. Thanks Dave!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@BTurner.]

Great video again Dave and I’m glad your backs healing. Try a Big Agnes Rapide XL, I think you’ll love it, it’s the best pad I’ve ever owned.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@steventhomas231]

That opneing drone shot was one of the best youve done Dave. Lakes looks mega on a brigiht winter's day.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Stephen. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB ⛰️

[@adge_ventures4915]

The cold is definitely here Dave! Your intros btw mate, superb 😁 Hope you're keeping well. Adge

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud 👍

[@petergilbert72]

A punctured air mat is my nightmare! Had that happen once - woke every 40 minutes feeling cold and needing to blow it up again. I too carry a small section of Z Lite and also a Helinox Groundchair. My plan is to sit up in the chair wearing my sleeping bag. Hopefully I’d get a bit of kip that way. If not, there’s the R2 rated Z Lite 🙄.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Peter 👍

[@chrishamilton2527]

@@petergilbert72 I also carry six panels of Z-Lite as well as a 3mm LAF mat (from Atom Packs). Normally the 3mm is under my thermarest to stop it sliding.

[@petergilbert72]

@ unfortunately my main section of Z Lite blew away without me noticing! I now carry only a three section piece to go under the feet of my Groundchair. I now put rubber bands around this diminished section to make it more chunky in the event of it falling from my pack. I reckon though that even a three section piece may be sufficient to save my trunk from freezing in an emergency.

[@ruthybabe571]

Beautiful view and skys sunrise amazing x

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Ruth 👍

[@seanharris5602]

Nice trip mate.,

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Sean 👍

[@ShaunDaviesAdventures]

looking very fresh up there! 😂 good stuff 👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@ShaunDaviesAdventures 🥶👍😁

[@wendyc967]

thank you love the views .. for your cold hands maybe try silk inner gloves biker gear

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Wendy. Yeah, I need to get some 🧤 👍

[@Rajamak]

Or some surplus cold weather outer gloves you wear over your normal gloves. You’ll get a pair for under £20 on most surplus sites.

[@gusbloke5934]

Fight with a chicken 🤣🤣. Thanks for another beautifully shot video Dave. Glad you're back is getting better. What tent is that mate, 60th in a couple of months and I need to treat myself 🤣. All the best Gus 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one. Belated HBD 🎂 . It’s a Hilleberg Allak 2. Go on. Treat yourself. You’re worth it ⛺️😁👍

[@DAoutdoors]

Evening Dave. What a fantastic camp mate. I was out in the Langdales last Wednesday and there were the four jets circling all afternoon. They made two passes down Great Langdale. As for our hands, I get the same thing mate, my forefingers on both hands end up going white, you could hit them with a hammer and I wouldn’t feel owt. I’ve order one of those Oocuppa hand warmers, hoping that helps like it does with you. All the best mate. 🥶🏔️🥾🏕️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave. Yeah, the cold is horrible on my hands. When it’s really cold, I can’t feel my fingers and my hands are useless. All good fun though, eh 🥶😁👍

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

Great video Dave. I was wondering what that little accessory was you put over your OEX stove when heating the soup?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍. It’s a Jetboil pot attachment 👍

[@tommyg5095]

If you suffer from cold fingers and toes, try fixing the problem by adding capsaicin to your diet. It absolutely increases blood flow by dilating your blood vessels/ capillaries... I eat cayenne peppers, these are very tolerable and I also add Sriracha to orange juice. Bit of fair advise, start out easy, and increase the amount as you find your sweet spot for tolerance. Myself, I use about a tablespoon or tablespoon and a half of Sriracha in about 12 ounces of orange juice, 2 to 3 times depending on the day. I never have cold fingers or toes unless they get wet in very cold weather for an extended period of time.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers 👍

[@gcsScotland]

Have been waiting for this one since we chatted to you on your way up Lonscale Fell and it didn’t disappoint. Some cracking views at sunset and sunrise. Thought of you as we tucked into Fish and Chips in the Keswickian and later turned up the van heater 😉 Great to meet you and keep up the great work.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Ha ha, it was great to meet and chat with you guys. Glad you enjoyed the video. “Van heater” 🔥 . Stop it 😫😂👍

[@davidjeffrey2358]

Yet another cracking video! Glad to hear your back is getting better. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@peakandpaddleuk]

Ugh. My NeoAir XLite failed spectacularly on me during a particularly rough camp last winter too. I sold the replacement Thermarest sent as I just didn’t trust it anymore. Shame you ran into issues but an enjoyable video nonetheless and some great photography 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. Know what you mean. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@davidvirgo5023]

Fantastic👍👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

It’s always the thing we fear the worst I’d say, gear failure in minus temps. Picked a cracking spot for the sunrise. It’s the hands I struggle with too. Was the main reason I got that wee heater. Glad to see your able to get the back pack on and get out in the lakes again. ATVB Robert

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, not great Robert. ATB pal 👍

[@patriciarichards87]

We loved watching this one. We know the area well, but not to camp. Don't know how you do it xx

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Neither do I sometimes Patricia 🥶😵‍💫😁👍. Take care you guys 🙏🏻

[@bradjones2924]

That's ace mate you kept that up id love to get that many camps in a year but mega mate keep that up

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Brad. I’ll keep going while I can 👍

[@briangotts1648]

Great stuff Dave, really enjoyed that one. Proper winter camp. Have you seen that Ocoopa do the mini hand warmers that fit inside your gloves - may be useful for you👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Brian. Thanks for the heads up on the hand warmers. I’ll check them out 👍

[@OutandAboutJamie]

Great video Dave 👍🏻

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

Great video mate. Amazing views.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Ta bud 👍

[@ajcoops5919]

Great video,my winter gear is all ready to go and fingers crossed out in the lakes in a week or so and decided to invest in a Western Moutaineering Bison Sleeping bag -40 imported from USA 🇺🇸 💰💰💰. Has to be be second only to Feathered Friends Snowy Owl -60

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

That sounds lush. I believe WM are real quality 👌🏻

[@DJVOutdoors]

Hi Dave, great video. What app is that for taking the temperature? Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one 🙏🏻. The thermometer is by SwitchBot and uses their app 👍

[@DJVOutdoors]

@TheSoloSummiteercheers

[@ianblanchard2406]

Classic Solo Summiteer video. More of the same please.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Stunning Dave ! Wow that looks 🥶🥶 Atb Graham

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

👍

[@aileencotswoldtrekker6876]

great video thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@barryjeffries2067]

Great post as always Dave. Looked bloody freezing 🥶 Hope you sort you sleeping mat & bag out. Could I ask what Rucksack you were using. Thanks Barry

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Barry. The rucksack is an Osprey Atmos 65. It’s a great pack.Atb

[@abdullaalsaudi6288]

Very goood thanks man 👍🏻💯💯

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

Jeez I had to put a sweater on watching that 😂🥴

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🥶😂👍

[@garyvause2475]

Gets me when it's freezing doors wide open I've an allac take some small round candles proper warm it up takes the chill out but topvent open stop in and outing atb pal

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I always leave the door open as long as I can Gary to get the views out. The wind was hitting the back of the tent so wasn’t too draughty in the door while it was open. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Rajamak]

I use a little UCO lantern just big enough for tea light candles and you’re right, it makes a big difference having that heat output as well as the light.

[@kennybrydges9084]

Drone footage amazing Dave 👍 I hope you treated yourself to a full English once back in town 😋

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks as always Kenny 🙏🏻. Was too late for breakfast. Missed it 🤦🏻‍♂️. ATB

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Excellent video. I'd complain to the manufacturers about your quilt! Failing that, Alpkit do a repair service.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Angela. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@davidhudson7590]

The tank of tents coped fine love to have one but out my price range 😂one day maybe when your buying top gear should not fail on you great camp buddy

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Ha ha, absolutely David. It’s very frustrating when kit fails but sometimes it happens. Know what you mean about the Allak. It’s nearly 2 years since I got it and I’ve lost count of the number of amazing camps I’ve had in it. It’s an amazing bit of kit. Yes, expensive and I’ve certainly had my value out of it and hopefully will continue to do for a long time yet. ATB

[@fraserconnell21]

Your clothing bag looked bit like Yoda buddy😊. Best wishes old chap. 🫡🤲🇬🇧

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😂👍

[@davejohnson3514]

Amazing video Dave 🐔👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave 👍

[@lizkent2624]

Stunning sunrise, lovely colours! Shame about the kit, I've heard of several people having issues with thermarest mats. I use an exped, so comfortable and warm.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Liz. I’ve got an Exped downmat myself. It’s the warmest and most comfortable pad I’ve ever used. Unfortunately, it’s way too heavy and bulky so I rarely use it now.

[@Olan...]

That looked like a cold one Dave but what a pitch 👌. I completely lost my faith with the Thermarest quality of recent years. Before i started using these lightweight mats i had one of the classic so-called self-inflating Thermarest for well over 25 years and apart from it never ever self in inflating once i got it inflated iot never once let me down and then when the 1st generation xtherm came out i bought one of those which never let me down but then i went down the road of the xlite and the newer xtherm model and it turned into a right fiasco with deflations and issues with the internal layers on the xlite so i just gave up in the end. Customer service with Thermarest is top notch biut i just want a mat thats going to stay inflated and keep me warm and so far the Nemo EC has done exactly that with no negative issues whatsoever plus i find it more comfy being a side sleeper

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Olan. I’ve just sent my Thermarest XTherm back. Hopefully it will be replaced. Thanks for the heads up on the pad that you’re using👍. I’ll definitely have a look at that. All the best, pal.

[@Olan...]

@TheSoloSummiteer your welcome Dave

[@Scousebazzer]

👌 Brilliant as always. Just wrote a story book, but it looks like it didnt post 🤔good really as i waffled on a bit to much

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

Hi Dave. 1st time watching your vids and very much enjoyed it. Shame about some of your kit letting you down 🙄 subbed 🍻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Oh, nice one. Many thanks for the sub, too 😎👍

[@garymartin557]

beautiful photography and story telling as always. so glad that your on the mend.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Gary 🙏🏻. ATB

[@nickname6747]

Covent Garden soup! Someone's gone up in the world. Very nice! Thanks for the updates. It's good to see you're out and on the mend. Thanks for uploading, Dave. BTW do you wear liner gloves underneath your bigger gloves/mits? 🏔👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Gary glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, that soup is about 10 quid cheaper than those bloody dehydrated meals. No, not got any liner gloves yet. Keep meaning to get some. I must do.ATB

[@curlewpiper315]

I've had nights when it all goes Pete Tong and there's feathers everywhere and I've breathed loads in and coughed my lungs up lol . I walked up where you camped not so long back and was accompanied by a short eared owl .

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hey nice one. Never saw any owls up there. Think it was a bit too windy for them. Thanks for watching and all the best.

[@Solohikeruk]

Cool film dave, shame about your bag , how did you get a hole in it ? , great camp mate and take care , looks like you got the better of the chicken 😂, looks decent up there though, great views walking back eh

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it. It looks like the seam has come undone on the quilt. I’ve patched it up for now hopefully it will be okay. See how it goes. Yeah, wait till I find that bloody chicken 🐓 😁👍

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

What a spot this one is, great vid Dave. Might be worth giving Scottish Mountain Gear a call regards the quilt, think they repair most outdoor gear. 🤙🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks for the info👍. I’ve patched it up for now. Seems okay. See how it goes. ATB

[@oggino2]

What tent were you in Dave? Not the hilliberg soulo is it ?

[@richd1562]

Allak 2

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah Hilleberg Allak 2 ⛺️👍

[@normanc.2021]

Always a nice watch Dave. I know about cold hands I have nerve damage in my neck and it affects my arms and hands my hands are always cold even on a warm day it's worse in winter I have chargeable hand warmers they are nice be well Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers, Norman. Oh, that sounds painful with your arms and hands. Take care 🙏🏻

[@davemitchell8756]

Great shots from your freezing winter camp Dave. The ones of the sunrise were stunning. Thanks for sharing 👍👏👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave 👍

[@johnnuttall5038]

I wonder as a avid wild camper and outdoor person like yourself. Do we need to take medication to prevent use being so odd? My long suffering wife thinks that it is worth a try. Lots of love and best wishes I think enjoying the moments are worth it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Know what you mean John👍. Thank you and very best wishes 🙏🏻

[@chrishamilton2527]

Yup, I unpack inside the tent and then the item I’m looking for just vanishes until I’m packing up in the morning. I then bought some packing modules and problem was solved.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hey. Genius 👌🏻👍

[@chrishamilton2527]

@ you were already there - I just elaborated.

[@jamesgilford6304]

Great video Dave!, can't wait to get out there myself!! Never been up on Lonscale, been over Skiddaw but looks like it'll be a new on to have a night one! I need to somehow cut down on the weight in the pack as I usually run at like 20KG even in the Summer!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍. Yeah, 20 kg is a killer James. Lugging heavy rucksacks up mountains is starting to take its toll on my body. It’s not that I can’t do it, I can, but afterwards I pay for it with aches and pains and injuries.

[@bordersphotography-astroco2825]

That path to Skiddaw rings a bell. You think you're gaining by using the underskiddaw car park at 300m , wrong the ascent (400 to 600) is brutal . After that it's Ok, but on the day I went the clag rolled in when I got to the top. Choker. BR John.

[@peakandpaddleuk]

Yeah that Jenkin Hill part is an absolute slog. It’s hard work downhill too. I’ve been up Skiddaw five times and still never seen the view from the top as clag always rolls in.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, Skiddaw is definitely a cloud magnet.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, it’s a real slog for sure 🥵

[@ireneboston7953]

🤣Fight with a chicken... LOL I was just thinking whoever came up that way afterwards has probably spent ages trying to work out what bird has been killed by a raptor up there! Try Lancashire Sports Repairs for sleeping bag/quilt repairs. I've used them for jackets and sleeping bag tears and zips. Not fast as they're so busy but very reasonable and they do a good job.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

That bloody chicken 🐓 😂👍 A seam had split on the quilt so I’ve taped it up for now. Seems okay. See how it goes. Thanks for watching as always, Irene. Glad you enjoyed it. 😁

[@ireneboston7953]

@ you carry enough in that rucksack without adding a chicken to the weight! Maybe you could train it to walk at heel…🤪

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Dear god 😵‍💫😂

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Pete Tong and Soup 🥣 😊 my guy 😂😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍

[@Peter-Lindsay]

A fantastic camp Dave. I think that was probably one of my 1st solo camps up there back in January 2023. I had similar conditions to u, clear blue skies but really cold. I’m gona have myself a z lite mat just for that extra protection, I had an incident on my last camp when after a brief walk on top, got back to tent and the mat was flat, luckily I’d left the valve slightly open. Ive got the z lite sit pad and that’s fantastic, but having the mat is also great if anything does go wrong with your mat. Great to see u out again. ATB Pete

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Peter. Yeah, the ZLite are well worth carrying just in case. ATB

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Gorgeous morning...fight with a chicken 😂😂😂....good old Zlite. My Matt's been going down. Pain in the ass...... Beautiful shots. And glad about your back mate! 👌

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud. Stay safe and well 👍

[@JackKlumpass]

Hope you get the cumulus repaired /replaced

[@JackKlumpass]

Dave just checked their site and they’ve a warranty. Hope you get sorted PS great vid as per usual 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I’ve patched it up for now, Jack. See how it goes 🤞

[@JackKlumpass]

Probably be fine Dave, plus waiting for getting it back will disrupt camping schedule. Did you use McNett patches in the end?👍🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@JackKlumpass Tenacious tape👍

[@mcnivsruns7984]

What failed????

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

All sorts 🐓🤦🏻‍♂️😁

[@normanhadley]

Great stuff, Dave. Some ornithologist will find those feathers and, before you know it, there'll be talk of goose predation by a Big Cat on Lonscale Fell.😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🤣👍

[@mikefaulkner10]

Hi Dave, try stretching your lateral rotators in the buttock (Piriformis etc), muscle energy works best for me. Ask your Physio to check for pelvic tilt. In thirty years of practice, I find Pelvic tilt 80% of the time while treating lower back/hip pain. Two or three treatments, plus exercises and done!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Mike 👍

[@bordersphotography-astroco2825]

Gokozy heated fleece is the way to go Dave. I've just bought one. Alan Metalman reviewed it on his channel. BR John

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one. I’ll have a look at them 👍

[@dudeymcduderson]

Feathers are natural. I think it's forgivable 🙂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hope so 😁👍.

[@Gracejuxy]

Hi Dave idk where I commented on what vid but I can’t find it so I’m going to put it again(not forcing)…. My grandad loves your channel and always tells me when u post my grandad loves going on walks so do you mind giving mick D a shout out pls from Grace x

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I’ll try to remember for next time 😁👍

[@Gracejuxy]

@@TheSoloSummiteer OMG thanks so much

[@paulcompton9264]

Great to see you back out camping again Dave. I had to laugh about your comment on losing stuff in your tent . I do that all the time . I'm just back from the lakes during the storm Bert, searched the tent for my headtorch before realising it was actually on my head . 😅

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Oh no 🤦🏻‍♂️😂. I’ve never done that 👀🥴

[@RichardOutdoors]

‘Winter’s’, not ‘Winters’. 😮

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😂

[@susanolson3611]

😃✌

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍

[@TheKeefusoutdoors]

Had a cheeky one camp up Lonscale myself last month. First time up there. Cracking little lump. Great vid as always mate,unlucky on your loss to the chicken.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha 😂 🐥 👍

[@ThroughTheLoupe]

Like your videos Dave always do but I do think that video title is a little "click bait" lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

There’s far bigger culprits than me and they get thousands more views Nevertheless, hope you enjoyed it 👍

[@ThroughTheLoupe]

@ yes i know. I was having a joke with you

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼