Solo Winter Camping in the Rain and Snow with the Nortent Vern 1 PC

Join me on my first snow camp of winter. On this camp I get up the mountain and find a nice secluded spot to pitch the tent next to a frozen tarn and prepare a really nice meal for myself. Although I got to camp in the snow, it pretty much rained the entire afternoon and night which really tested the abilities of the single wall tent that I brought with me. Many companies claim to make fabrics that are so breathable that they prevent condensation. However, I have yet to find a fabric that is not susceptible to condensation if the conditions are right. Although this polycotton fabric is incredibly breathable and much better than most fabrics I’ve used in single skin tents (Nortent is very upfront on their website that condensation can occur 👍). It’s still susceptible to condensation when the conditions are right (not much wind, rainy, cold, etc). And boy were the conditions perfect for condensation on this camp. I may have complained about this tent in the video a bit but this is just the reality of using a single wall shelter. I’m still really glad I got it and I think it will do incredibly well in windy conditions. However, I just need to be conscious of the conditions I am using it in so I don’t end up with too much moisture in the tent. But despite waking up to a very soggy tent, I still really enjoyed listening to the rain all night and getting to camp on the snow. Really looking forward to future winter camps this season. Hope you enjoy the video!
Anyone interested in seeing more pictures from this trip or my other daily hikes please consider checking me out on Instagram @goin.solo
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[@NomadJoe0323]

Jeez, you make better meals trapped in a tent than I can make in my kitchen

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

🙏😆 glad you liked it. It’s always a fun challenge cooking with my small camping cookware. Appreciate the comment.

[@insaforpresprod]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors Hello. Do you practice cooking this meal with the outdoor gear prior to going camping?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@insaforpresprod no but I’ve used a lot of this cooking gear many times over the years so I am very familiar with it 👍

[@RyceOG]

Such an underrated channel, Love every video thats been uploaded🏔⛰

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Too kind! I’m really glad to hear that 👍. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@sheer64]

Agree 100%

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@sheer64Thanks! Really appreciate the support 🙏😀

[@windsup2day]

I agree as well...and your cooking skills on a backpacking stove are stellar. Love your reviews of the equipment as well.

[@puskarchaudhary5952]

100%

[@maxraiders96]

"Nothing to fancy for dinner" proceeds to knock up a lovely 5 star meal 🤣 bloody love the channel and the cooking! Always a brilliant watch,everytime!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I suppose it was the wrong choice of words😄. I guess I meant there weren’t many ingredients or complicated steps 👍. Happy to hear you’re enjoying the video. Really appreciate the support! ATB

[@Johnnygee10]

Great quote from Aristotle to start the video 🧐. And as always top quality content 👌. Like many others i was kinda curious about that nortent seeing it on two other channels, But your video comfirmed my thoughts about the tent. The material reminds me of the tents I used during my army cadet days. Like you I think I will stick my hillebergs with the Allak, Soulo and Enan I'm pretty much cover for all year round camping 😉 PS your channel fast becoming my favorite cooking channel 🤣

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Your favorite cooking channel 😂. I’ll take that 👍. Double wall tents definitely have their advantages. I’m still looking forward to using this tent but only in conditions more appropriate for a single wall shelter. Thanks for the comment! Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@nortent5246]

Sometimes (quite often) condensation is mistaken for leakage. Even though cotton fabrics and tents are breathable, condensation can still occur, especially in damp and cold surroundings with little air movement. This is due to a combination of factors such as air circulation, temperature differences, and humidity: Air circulation: Tents are typically equipped with vents to allow air circulation. This helps remove humid air from inside the tent and brings in cooler, fresh air from the outside. However, when the warmer, humid air encounters cooler surfaces, like the tent fabric at night, it can lead to condensation. Air circulation and breathable fabric helps to mitigate, but not always eliminate, this issue. Nevertheless, cotton tents reduce condensation significantly. Temperature difference: Nighttime temperatures can be significantly lower than daytime temperatures, especially in mountainous areas or under cold weather conditions. This temperature difference can cause the humidity inside the tent to condense on the inner surface of the tent fabric. This is especially true in particularly humid environments, such as near water or a marsh. Again. Breathable fabric helps to reduce the condensation. Air circulation: If the tent is placed in a sheltered or quiet environment, it may have less air circulation, increasing the chances of condensation. Stagnant air makes it harder to remove the accumulated moisture inside the tent. This physical principle applies to all materials, breathable or non-breathable. There will be situations where condensation occur, especially in environments where the air is stagnant (resulting in poor air circulation), damp, and cold. In such cases, condensation is unavoidable, driven by physical principles that are impossible to avoid. This holds true whether you are in a tent with breathable properties or a non-breathable one. Similarly, in a cold cabin with inadequate air circulation, these physical principles will lead to damp walls inside the cabin unless you ventilate or provide some form of heating. Breathable polycotton helps to reduce condensation considerably. But it is no magical wand that can bend the laws of nature. End users may however help further to avoid condensation by picking appropriate camping-grounds. Pitching the tent close to the water, stagnate airflow and low temperature. You will experience condensation as condensation is bound to physical principles mentioned above. So. Condensation is always a symbiosis between the design of the tent, the fabric, climate, surroundings and the knowledge from end-user. Sometimes (like in this environment)it is better to use a tent with double walls because of the high humidity and lack of air-circulation. The double walls( inner tent) does not prevent condensation. It simply keeps it out of the sleeping area. As long as the inner does not touch the outer walls.. 🙂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

This is the information I was talking about in my description to the video 👍. Fantastic write up on the website by the way! I agree, with double wall tents, specifically the outer material which is not breathable, definitely do not prevent condensation they actually create more of it. Though, it’s lovely not having to worry about the conditions you’re pitching your tent, and if they will create condensation. As long as the tents ventilated (and those materials don’t touch), you should stay nice and comfortable, and dry, inside the inner tent. That’s just why I prefer double wall tents. However, in below freezing environments, I know a polycotton tent can actually prove to be much more comfortable and that’s one of the reasons why I got this tent! I would have said this was simply just condensation do to the perfect conditions for condensation, however, the amount of water which I did not even show on camera was so significant that it most likely was water also coming through and from the fabric (water that was absorbed by the material). Probably because the tent was not completely weathered yet. And that was my fault as I did not have time to weather it prior to use. Unlike droplets forming when small droplets collect on a non-breathable material. These droplets were forming in single spots and producing significant amounts of water. Again, not the tents fault because I did not have time to weather it properly. Not too big of a deal though, because my sleeping bag did not get wet. I definitely did not plan on taking this tent out in conditions that were perfect for condensation. But, it’s the UK, you never know what conditions you’re going to get. For instance, on this camp, I was supposed to receive 25 to 35 mph winds and there wasn’t supposed to be rain all night. I bet if I got at least the predicted wind, I would not have had to deal with any of these issues at all. Either way, it did receive some weathering on this camp and I’m looking forward to using it again. Just maybe in conditions that are more appropriate for a single skin tent. Appreciate the comment. If the images I saw are true, and you are making a double wall version of this tent. That could be something truly special and you will have a real competitor to the Hilleberg Soulo. If possible, can I suggest giving the option to have the tent seam sealed by the manufacturer for an additional cost (referring the the potential silnylon version). You guys have made a truly bomb proof shelter with some really great features. 🙌👍 I did not intend on giving the impression that this was not a good tent. As someone who doesn’t buy single skin tents. I got this tent because I believe it actually is the best option I have seen for a single wall shelter! And I’m a fan of PC! All the best

[@nortent5246]

Really appreciate you channel. Like the true hiking you are doing in real, live environments. Yes. We are almost finished doing a nylon version of this with double walls. Going live with during January. Pros and cons with PC- fabric/ single skin, depending on the use. Would love to see our new Vern 1(nylon) on your channel though. :-)

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@nortent5246 You guys really have a winner here with this design! Extremely aerodynamic and sturdy with some unique features. Like having the dual doors for instance is a big deal for me personally. I’ve actually selected which tent I was going to bring on a trip based on which side the door will be facing with the predicted wind direction so I can have the better view while blocking the wind 😄. So having the option to open and close either side is huge! I’m still a big fan of the PC fabric in the vern 1 and know how it can perform when the condition are not a perfect storm for condensation like they were on this camp. Hopefully when I roll the dice next time with the UK weather things are a bit more in my favor. I don’t think I’ve ever had a completely windless night with cold temperatures and rain like I experienced on this camp. Wasn’t ideal, but a night out camping is always a good night out. I definitely think having the option to get this Vern 1 design with a double wall in nylon will be very popular here in the UK when we are practically camping on or next to a bog half the time 😅. Really appreciate the innovated designs you guys are producing over there 👍. All the best

[@kinnitadaniels727]

Yes I totally agree. ❤❤❤

[@disasterbean]

i've watched this adventure several times bc im saving up for the tent. you always make the most delicious meals too

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks 😀 Appreciate you watching multiple times! It’s a well made tent 👍

[@kathymurphy7217]

Best channel for solo camping. Stunning scenery always, great cooking and just damn good photography.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Very kind of you to say 😀🙏. I’m just happy you’re enjoying the videos. Hope you have a nice week!

[@SeanBeasley40]

Ok so I really like the tent and I’m sorry you had trouble with the tent leaking when you touch it , I had the solution to the problem of a leaky tent, such as that one made out of that material. I had a tent like this once before and to solve the leaking issue you get some silicone spray and you spray the outside of the tent you have to apply the silicone 2 to 3 layers of sprayand let it dry completely before going out on any trip in the rain. Trust me that did solve the problem and I had no leaking of that tent afterwards.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

The tent is waterproof, the actual problem was primarily the condensation 👍. Unfortunately that is just the downside of using a single wall polycotton fabric tent. It’s actually better to use products like Nickwax rather than silicon to help maintain the breathability of the fabric. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. All the best.

[@MCMOutdoors]

A great trip in some lovely conditions mate and a good watch. Love the look of the tent but the fabric wouldn't be for me, I've seen a few people have mentioned a Silnylon version which I think would be great. Lovely meal as always and definitely atmospheric as the darkness fell. ATB mate

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks man! I was really happy I was able to find some snow up top. I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be such a still night with so much rain. (damn mountain forecast) I probably would not have brought this tent in those conditions considering it had yet to be weathered, but it should be waterproof on my next camp with it. Even so, condensation is still always a possibility with a single skin shelter. Even one with the benefits of polycotton. Especially here in the UK. I have seen one picture of the Silnylon version! (I’m assuming it’s also double walled). That could be perfect for the UK. It’s just nice not to have to worry about pitching your tent in condition ripe for condensation. And with this design, I can see it probably being a real competitor to the Soulo. Provided it is stable as wind stable as this. Curious what the price will be and if it will come seam sealed. That was my only issue with their other Vern models. Seam sealing is easy but it’s just a pet peeve of mine when you’re not at least given the option to have it done before purchase. Appreciate you watching! ATB

[@MCMOutdoors]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors looks definitely roomier than the Soulo and I like the flexibility it offers with the doors - I'm still saving for that Nammatj mate 😁 have a top Christmas if you don't manage to get out again. I'm very much struggling with free time just lately, but touch wood should be out for a woodland camp this weekend mate. All the best.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@MCMOutdoors the holidays are definitely busy. I won’t be getting out again until after Christmas. I have family coming into town this week so it’s gonna be pretty busy. The two doors are a really convenient feature. The Nammatj is such a fantastic tent. That’s definitely money well spent! Hope you have a chance to get out for a woodland camp 👍

[@thewatchman6074]

Nothing worse than a leak on your sleep system, it can ruin a camp. I've been using the Wild County Hoolie 2 for about eight years, and that thing has never leaked once, even through torrential thunder storms. Only down side is a lot of guying points.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Definitely not ideal. This fabric is great when the conditions are not perfect for condensation or when there is a bit of a breeze. Typically it absorbs most of the water but in this instance it was just far too saturated. But this is why I just prefer double wall tents so you don’t have to worry about anything getting wet inside the inner tent. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best!

[@michaelegert1284]

That x boil stove is a realy intresting stove. I have at the moment a solo stove and trangia inside of it if there is no wood at all or as a second stove. But for cooking inside the tend this x boil is much safer to use than the trangia. I think i order one😅 And of corse nice cooking and video as always 😊👍

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I still prefer the trangia for cooking, but the carbon felt in the X-boil stove is definitely much safer for use inside the tent since you don’t have to worry about spilling any of the fuel. And it’s incredibly lightweight, which is nice when you are looking to save some weight. Definitely a nice addition to anyone’s kit. Really appreciate you watching. All the best!

[@Destro7000]

I like your voice. It's sorta old-fashioned style American vibe from the golden eras. Heck knows why you're over here stuck in England away from the Freedom :D

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! We moved here because of my wife’s work. I really enjoy our life in the English countryside. We moved here from a much busier area in the states so it’s a much nicer lifestyle for our kids and me (as someone who likes to get outdoors and away from people often 😂). Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@dan001427]

This is quickly becoming my favourite KZbin camping channel. Thank you for the amazing videos. Can I ask what your backpack usually weighs? Thank you.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Really happy to hear this. Thank you! It really depends on the trip but normally for these kinds of camps in the mountains ranges anywhere from 25 to 33 pounds all in. So that’s with food and camera equipment.

[@tomthomas9909]

Great outdoor videos, when are you launching your cooking channel?😊😋😋

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! No plans for that but I will be sharing recipes for some of my other meals on a website soon 👍

[@davidgreen6832]

I have a tent of the same material, and it is great ! I wondered when he brushed his head on the canvas in the night, what gel/spray he had on his hair ?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I don’t use anything in my hair 😂👍. Same thing happened at the foot end of the tent where I came in contact with the material. I agree the material is great. I’m a big fan of polycotton as I say in the video (that’s why I purchased the tent) but unfortunately a tent made of this material still must obey the same laws of physics as tents made of other materials. It’s definitely more breathable than something like silnylon but as a single wall shelters you’re just more likely to come in contact with condensation than you would a double walled tent. The conditions for condensation on this trip just happened to be extra terrible. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. All the best

[@mrfairycake4333]

Great video as usual, your jacket sounds great, what model is it and does it still keep you dry in the British rain :)

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It is the Fjallraven Keb Jacket. It’s not waterproof but highly water resistant. It keep me dry in all but the heaviest of downpours 👍

[@SnowyAspenHills]

What was the lantern you were using? seemed to provide some good heat as well as light. We have used a Polycotton tipi style tent for many years (Robens Fairbanks Mk1) never leaked and virtually no condensation, we haven’t used it in temperatures as low as you were on this trip, around 10° C or just under. Polycotton is a wonderful material, strong,minimal flapping,good breathability, disadvantages are weight, cost and drying it out if it’s got wet.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I am using the Primus Micron Lantern. Great little lantern 👍. I really love the tent and I am a huge fan of polycotton. I just need to make sure I’m using it in conditions that are a little less prone to condensation. Its excels in the wind and definitely is less noisy which is great. When I got it home from this trip to dry it was pretty easy. With a fan on it actually dried within 15 minutes was pretty great. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@SnowyAspenHills]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors Takes a bit longer to dry as they get older as the water repellency coating (The Robens has this but I don’t know about Nortent) gets less effective but doesn’t effect the rain worthiness of the I need to retreat mine at some point, a summer job.

[@borkogb]

Awesome video in this condition as always. Very professionally done. My favorite KZbin channel. This is my favorite time of the year - late autumn and winter, when there is enough snow, but not too much, that it is beautiful, cozy and so peaceful that you want to stay as long as possible. I wish you an amazing New Year's Eve and much success in the new year. Be healthy and all the best. 👍🤙

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It was nice to have a bit of snow early in the season. It’s gotten quite warm out so hopefully the winter weather returns soon! Really appreciate the continued support. Hope you have a wonderful new year as well 👍😀.

[@ervinslens]

What a lovely adventure, phenomenal scenery my friend!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It’s a beautiful place, especially when covered in snow ❄️👍. Appreciate you watching! ATB

[@evanrobertson9174]

food looked amazing thanks for making me feel hungry

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😀👍 Thanks! Nice to have a steak sometime. Appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@kidstuff44555]

I really like the look and aesthetic of that tent. Very cool. Its never cold enough where I live to justify most of the tents you use, but I enjoy watching. Camping here is more about maximising airflow and keeping insects, spiders and snakes out. Sometimes I think snow would be nice

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I agree. I think this is one of the prettiest tents I’ve used! The fabric feels great to the touch. When I lived in the US, I often used completely different tents than the ones I use here in the UK for the exact reasons you pointed out. Maximizing airflow and staying away from insects seemed to always be the most important things. I never really had to deal with wind or rain like I do here 👍. Appreciate the comment.

[@redrev674]

I assume you are American. Would be interested to know your thoughts on differences between camping in Britain compared to the US.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Yes originally from the states. We moved here around 4 years ago. I’d say the biggest differences is the lack of concern now for wildlife. Not having to hang a bear bag or worry about rodents getting into my stuff is nice. However, the weather is much more of a constant concern here. Particularly the winds. I find I don’t use any of my American style inner pitch tents here. I typically will only use single pitch tents now. I will also often cook inside the vestibule now that I don’t have to worry about animals. Which is convenient with the weather. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time comment! ATB

[@redrev674]

So many great places to camp in Britain and you are right we only have the elements to worry about in the main. Snowdonia, Peak District, Brecon Beacons, Scottish Highlands and of course the Lake District. Keep the videos coming they remind me of my childhood camping holidays!

[@TheTrailDancer]

Which heater is that? Are you hiking in a Skogso?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

This is a primus micron gas lantern. I am hiking in the Keb Jacket 👍

[@krisgleave]

What stove and pot support are you using please?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I am using the X-boil stove with the Tangia triangle 👍

[@suewheeler5795]

Thanks so much for this. I looked at this tent but couldn't source one and then I saw your Unna video. Really pleased I bought that instead. Whatever the water is I really don't want the hassle of having to waterproof a tent. Thank you for an honest review

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Looking back I do believe it was waterproof however there was a significant amount of water absorbed into the fabric that was released once I rubbed up against it. Definitely not ideal. I still really like this tent but I think a double wall shelter is just much more convenient as you don’t ever really need to worry about condensation getting your gear wet in the inner tent 👍. They actually recently release a double wall version of this tent that I’m planning on checking out at some point. It’s lighter and it should be better suited to the English weather. The Unna at the moment is still one of my favorite single man tents of all time. There is just something about the simplicity of the design and the space inside that I really love!

[@lynetteswinburn5408]

I appreciate the care you take setting up your shots as you hike. The quiet fog was so peaceful too. Thanks as always for the great video.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thank you. It takes a bit of time but I try to capture the landscapes as best I can. Places like this are so beautiful. I just hope I can do it justice. Really appreciate the comment. ATB

[@Augustusnimbus]

Awesome video and landscape❤

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Love winter here 👍

[@tommonk7651]

Can I ask you who makes those trousers? I've been looking for some like that but haven't found any.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I am using the Fjallraven Keb trouser. They have been great over the years 👍. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@tommonk7651]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors Thank you, sir. BTW that was a helluva meal you prepped there. I couldn't do that in my kitchen at home. LOL

[@Andy-x3i8y]

What’s the take on using that lamp in the tent? CO risk?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

For obvious reasons you must make sure you are ventilating your tent very well. I have used it with a CO detector many times and it has never registered any carbon monoxide. I would also never leave it running for too long or unattended. There is a clear risk with having any sort of flame or gas device running in your tent. It’s a definite do at your own risk. I am extremely careful when using it and because I have never registered a carbon monoxide with this particular lantern I continue to use it on occasion. Hope that answers your question.

[@TwoTubesADV]

Great winter camp and what a delicious looking meal you prepared! I've been curious about this tent since seeing it on Lonewolf901 and wondered about condensation. I have a swag made of PC and it too gets wet inside. Cold air on the outside of the fabric, warmer air on the inside. No getting away from it. Still, looks like a really good tent none the less. ATB Jason.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I really like the design of this tent and the poly cotton fabric. The condensation is definitely a bit of a downer but when used in the right conditions, I think it’s a great tent if you don’t mind the weight 👍

[@AetherScout]

Is it safe to sleep with that lantern or does it put out Co2?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

No, I would never sleep with one of these lanterns on. I have used it in a tent with my carbon monoxide detector with no venting and it never registered anything but I would always recommend using this in a well ventilated space while awake 👍

[@cycletouringoz5760]

How the smeg do you afford all these tents bro ?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

A combination of being extremely frugal in my daily life and I use the money generated by the KZbin channel 👍. And a little bit of stupidity deciding to get more tents when I don’t need them. But this is a passion and if I don’t use it I will sell it.

[@Bikepacking]

That meal looks amazing what camera gear and editing software you using

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I use a Fujifilm XT4, GoPro and iPhone 👍. Everything is edited on my iPad with LumaFusion.

[@Bikepacking]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors cool i use lumafusion as well on iPad Pro .. just spent the last year upgrading my camera gear .. decided on 2 dji action camera 4 and dji mini 4 pro wireless dji mic .. with ndl filters just learning the seting now ..a lot to learn

[@ysonline]

Question. Do you enjoy UK mountaineering vs america which has way more choices of challenges?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I enjoy it here in the UK just because of my proximity to the mountains and the differences in terrain vs where I lived in the US. On the East Coast I was able to camp in the Appalachians often, however because there are so many trees you hardly know you are on a mountain many times. In the Rockies it’s a bit more picturesque but I would have to get on a plane to travel there. So because of the proximity and how it looks I really enjoy it here.

[@ysonline]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors yeah, that's what I was getting at. Nothing is too far here to get out and enjoy something. I appreciate your videos and especially the cooking you do.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@ysonline Thanks! Really appreciate the support! Being able to cook in your tent if you need to is also nice here. Not something I use to do back in the states because we lived in an area where you could encounter bears.

[@Mike-yx5pf]

Do you have a favorite Hilleberg tent?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

That’s a really tough question to answer. I like them all for different reasons. But the Unna has definitely become one of my favorites if I’m going to use a one man tent. Appreciate you watching!

[@АлександрГодзиковский-ь1р]

Perfect steak, Chef! Inspired me to have a steak this weak)))

[@АлександрГодзиковский-ь1р]

* week

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Love a good steak dinner sometimes 👍

[@windsup2day]

You cook better camping then I cook at home.. lol

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Too kind!

[@barneysbimbles]

Excellent, really enjoyed that and the time you put into filming/editing. Looked like a good camp, the food as always was next level. Shame about the tent. If it were me, I'd be minded to give it another soaking in your garden and see how it fares after being 'weathered in' before treating with nikwax. Looked great though 👍

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks. It was a fun camp. Just happy I got to see a little snow. I won’t treat the out fabric until it has been tested again after weathering. It probably won’t need anything. The conditions I had on this camp were horrendous for condensation. If I take it below freezing or at least have wind in my next camp things should be fine 👍. Appreciate the comment buddy! Hope you have a nice week.

[@kieron4694]

Nothing fancy for dinner tonight! Just steak, home fries, rosemary, garlic, creamy mushroom sauce 😂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😂👍 I guess that was the wrong choice of words. I just meant that there weren’t that many ingredients and it was a pretty simple meal to cook. Appreciate the comment! ATB

[@daveoutdoors44]

Nice cool relaxing watch, I like your chilled approach to the elements. Tents can be hit and miss until you find "the one" a bit like women really 😜but that condensation is really annoying, best for me is having a high level vent with inner skin, I think I found my ideal keeper, she`s called Big Agnes😝Cin cin

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Part of the fun camping for me is just dealing with whatever conditions I’m dealt so I try not to worry too much. It’s always fun regardless, rain or shine. Double wall tents are normally my preference, especially when conditions are perfect for condensation like they were on this camp. However, I think this tent will be fantastic in the wind or below freezing. I still have a BA Copper Spur HV UL 2 that I used when I lived state side. Great tent, but I don’t usually take it out here in the UK because I need something that can handle the extreme winds we can often get here. Appreciate the comment! ATB

[@Geordie_Hiker]

Great camp as usual, what was the gas lantern you used? Be cool to see how much gas that uses.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! It was the Primus Micron Gas Lantern. I never run it on full brightness but at the settings I was using it uses very little gas 👍

[@Geordie_Hiker]

@GoingSoloOutdoors might put it on the list of comfort items I might buy. Got my new PureClear filter today and Silva headtorch so cannot wait to get out 😄

[@rakeshmalik5385]

I just ordered a Verne 1, in silnylon. I debated waiting for the update but didn't realize that it was coming so soon, and from what i understand it's also heavier than the original design.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

👍😀 I’m curious to see what the silnylon version will look like and what it will be called since they already use the name for the other Vern 1 tent with a different design. I only saw one small picture of it from the last outdoor expo. I definitely didn’t expect it to be heavier even with the inner tent. That might be a dealbreaker for me though. I’m still happy with the PC version. I just need to be more cautious of the conditions I’m pitching it in to prevent as much condensation as possible. Thanks for commenting. Hope you have a nice new year!

[@rakeshmalik5385]

​@@GoingSoloOutdoors likewise! I'm hoping for a lot more backpacking this year, including winter and mountaineering. 2023 was a slow year for both for me.

[@davidcampbell3351]

What brand hat and pants are you wearing?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Fjallraven Keb trousers and the Fjallraven Ovik flat cap 👍. Thanks for watching!

[@schmidaaron]

Hello, a very nice camping tour. I liked it very much. The food was definitely delicious. Kind regards from Switzerland. 🤠

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! It was a beautiful area for a camp. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. All the best

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

You know me by now I much prefer forest camping since I always cherish a good campfire. But, I hung around to see what the Master Chef was cooking up. Great meal. Now I'm hungry. Question. Have you ever looked into the Fire Maple sunflower combination stove and heater for backpacking? Seems like might be good option for heat in the cold although it works off propane cannister. Not sure how they work in the cold. Enjoyed the video as akways. Safe travels.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Appreciate you sticking around! I have seen the stove you are referring to and it’s definitely unique however I’m not really a fan of the bulk and weight of the stove. From what I’ve seen in other videos it doesn’t look like it provided great heat for cooking either. I tend to just stick with what I know works for me personally but I am seeing more and more fire maple products being used online so I may try something of theirs at some point 👍

[@boolay75]

Location please? No need to give precise location I’ll figure it out! Thanks for sharing the vid.

[@boolay75]

I think I’ve worked it out so know need to say. Been on my to do list that spot for a while. TAL I reckon.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😀👍 a great spot for shorter winter hikes!

[@boolay75]

Might do it next week. Yeah I’m probably just sticking to lower spots for now. Carrying the heavy winter kit up is a killer!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Yeah especially when you are rushing to beat the setting sun 😂. I was huffing and puffing on this one, because I was trying to rush up to the top before I lost the light!

[@albinotugboat7788]

Thank you for your videos sir. I like your outfit btw, you look like a gentleman-tourist, i'd say. Also i'd like to appreciate the aesthetics of your field cooking. Talking about your lightern: 1. Please remember that burning it burns the oxygen, so please mind the ventillation and your feelings, u can black out without any idea on what's gonna happen. 2. Burning propane-butane mix leads to more condensation, cause burning reaction for propane is 2C3H8+5O2=3CO2+4H2O and for butane 2С4H10+9O2=4CO2+10H2O. As you can see u get lots of water, that then condensates on walls of your tent. Love your videos!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Happy you enjoyed the video! I appreciate your concern with the lantern but you have to remember this is not a completely sealed environment. There are vents on both sides of the tent and air is constantly coming underneath the vestibule as well, so the amount of oxygen being used in the combustion reaction isn’t much of a concern when not burning the lantern for extended periods of time. As for the combustion reaction creating water, it absolutely does 👍 but it’s negligible when you compare it to the amount of moisture a human is releasing into the air inside the tent just by breathing. It may seem counterintuitive, but although the gas lantern will not reduce the relative humity in the tent as much as just opening the vestibule, it can help to actually move moisture out of the tent because of the temperature differential that it creates. Especially with a material like polycotton which is breathable. And in practice it works really well. You can sometimes even see the water that’s been absorbed by the fabric evaporating from the material on the outside of the tent once the lantern has time to actually warm the inside of the tent. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! (side note: the 2 is not needed in front of the propane in the first reaction and the butane reaction is 2C4H10 +13O2 -> 8 CO2 + 10 H2O so the equations are correctly balanced 👍 … sorry it’s the chemistry teacher in me) ATB

[@DemiGod..]

Take care of your fingers, you don't want to have to do a Rudolph Feinnes: "In testing the limits of his endurance to the maximum, he has also lost many of his fingers to frost bite. He told BBC Newsnight's Kirsty Wark about how the "mummified fingertips" caused him so much pain that when he returned to the UK from an expedition he cut them off with a microblade."

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

👍 It was cold but not quite cold enough to worry about frost bite. If my hands ever get too cold I have hot hands and gloves that can get them warm quickly. Appreciate the comment!

[@citizenwolf8720]

Nice video. It's a pity about the condensation. I hope you do another video with the tent when it's weathered properly to see how it copes in similar circumstances. I'd also like to see how it copes in proper wind and rain because the design looks like it would do really well in wind and rain, which is what I get a lot of in my country (more than the UK). How many tents do you have???? :D

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! These definitely were not ideal conditions to take this tent out for the first time. I will be using it again now that it has been weathered, but I will still need to be careful when and where I pitch it to avoid condensation. I have no doubt it will do very well in the wind so you will absolutely see it again on the channel 👍. I actually have more tents than I’ve even shown on the channel 😅. I’ve collected/used quite a few over the years. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB

[@MegaSusanc]

This is like the best channel on KZbin. I'm so happy I found your channel. It's truly awesome. You are awesome. I love the food you cook, it always looks so scrumptious. Yum yum lol Where are you? I'm thinking England You're country is 😊 gorgeous. What is the biggest and most dangerous predator that you have to worry about while you are camping? Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures. God bless you

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Really happy you are enjoying the videos! Our family moved to England from the States around four years ago. It is a beautiful place! There really aren’t an any dangerous animals in the country. All the natural predators sadly all went extinct from extended human presence on this island. So no animals to worry about while camping. Thats why I often cook in the vestibule of the tent. I wouldn’t do that back home in the states. Really appreciate the comment!

[@michaelblack9813]

Always look forward to your content. Shame about the tent leaking, but it didn't dampen 😊 you're indomitable spirit. Your culinary skills would give Tom Kerridge a run for his money. Excellent well balanced content. Well done.😊👍

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! It wasn’t an ideal first use of the tent but it should do much better next time I use it. I still really like it a lot. I just need to make sure I choose to use it in conditions where it will be less prone to condensation. I’m no chef, but I do appreciate the compliment. Really appreciate your continued support! Hope you’re having a nice weekend 😀. ATB

[@alanbett8172]

There is no such thing as to much butter 😂😂😂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😂👍 good source of calories for the hike back! Appreciate the comment!

[@SeekingSolitudeOutdoors]

Another fantastic adventure, hugely inspiring, slowly building up the kit to start wild camping next spring, few additions at Christmas should do it, cant wait for the next video!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thank you! I really enjoy winter camping. Wildcamps are the best 😀⛺️. Hope you have a nice Christmas!

[@Keelspite]

Another great vid! For spring/autumn camping (in the UK), do you have any affordable tents you’d recommend?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Depends on where you are camping? In the woods I like to use the one Tigris backwoods bungalow. I also recently got a Pomoly tent that is affordable and nice as well. In the hills, a lot of people have been happy with the LanShan 2 and the Vango Banshee. I would suggest searching for the TGO magazines budget tent list. They usually provide a nice list each year of quality budget tents they recommend 👍. Hope that helps!

[@Professionalmoochers]

Your gear room must be the size of my house 😄 Love the tent, love the material and the colour looks great 👌🏼 And… superb steak! 😍

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Definitely a very nice looking tent! 😅 I have a few gear storage bins and a closet where I keep my packs and my nicer tents. I try to keep it well organized.

[@Professionalmoochers]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors we’re currently looking to decorate a spare bedroom to turn it into a kit room, I think stackable boxes may be a great idea 👌🏼

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Nice! They work for 👍

[@brianmabin5947]

I'm new here, loved the video and that PC Vern 1! I walked away listening to you in my headset, no joke, you sound like the Mr. Rogers of backpacking! Fantastic, thank you.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I haven’t heard that one but having watched Mr. Rogers as a kid I will take that as a compliment 😄👍. Appreciate you taking the time to comment! ATB

[@ChoddedNloaded]

I just realized you don’t have many subs wtff… you seem like such a “pro” channel . I know one day you’ll be rolling in that ad revenue hell yeah brother stay safe

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I don’t worry too much about the subs as this is just a hobby. With family and life, I can usually only get out camping once or twice a month, if I’m lucky. Just happy to share my trips and hopefully encourage others to get outside! 👍. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB

[@samhill3496]

Good to see you out again. Looked a lot at those tents. Seem a bit heavy but a great design. I got on their site. Dedicated China production line. Really good designs. Several models. I like that one most because of the vestibules. Beautiful place. At least you didn't fall in the creek. Get you a small hand hatchet to cut that ice. Hand better now? Good vid. The more you waterproof it the more it will hold in condensation. Sleeping bag, Western Mountaineering has Gore tex bags, goose down fill different levels USA made. Moosejaw pricey units.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks for watching another video. This tent is a bit heavy but I was able to maintain the same weight by bringing a lighter pack and cook kit. Definitely didn’t want to bring a hatchet or anything due to the weight. I’m going to just weather the tent for now, and it should be fine. These conditions were just horrendous for any tent, even polycotton. Overtime with polycotton fabrics the DWR coating on the outside can slowly wear off though so it may require Nikwax in the future. Which is specifically made for polycotton, and still allows it to breathe 👍. But I shouldn’t need that anytime soon. My sleeping bag, fortunately did not get wet on the this trip as I was far enough from the wall. If I’m ever in a situation where I’m concerned though, I usually just place my waterproof coat over the base of my sleeping bag. My hand is doing well now Thanks for asking! Hope you are having a nice weekend. Really appreciate the comment! ATB

[@keemo008]

New sub here, definitely will be watching more videos. Very interested in the lantern/heater, would you be able to link it or tell me the name please. TIA

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Welcome to the channel! It’s the Primus Micron Lantern. 👍 Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thanks for the support!

[@dazz1234]

Great Vid. how do you find this tent for multi-day hikes if its wet? as you can't remove the fly and pack in a separate dry bag? Cheers

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I haven’t had it in out for a multiday hike yet. And given that it weights 3.5kg I probably would pick a lighter tent for that kind of trip. It does dry very quickly though. When I got home and set it up to dry I put a fan on it and it was dry in only around 10 minutes which was very impressive. I imagine with a bit of wind condensation wouldn’t be an issue. Or if you have time in the morning at camp to just leaving the doors open it could help to dry it quickly. Not being able to remove and store a dry inner tent is definitely a downside to a single skin tent. Appreciate the comment.

[@dazz1234]

Cheers. Be interesting to see how it fairs in same conditions once you've weathered it in, and also in windy conditions - as you touched on: it looks rock solid and doesn't flap around.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

The design is very wind sturdy 👍. Nortent also just posted a picture of the double wall silnylon version yesterday on their Instagram account. Looks pretty cool. Should be a nice competitor to the Hilleberg Soulo.

[@dazz1234]

be interesting to see you on the peaks in this see how it fairs in the wind, so tempted with this tent as it looks so spacious and not claustrophobic just the weight putting me off, what would also be interesting to see if it stops absorbing the water once its weathered and the PC has tightened up as you could be carrying down a litre of water if it rain soaked into the tent 😆 still a great tent though hope it goes well for you for future camps👍 Cheers for the heads up on the Sil Nylon version. All best, Darren @@GoingSoloOutdoors

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@dazz1234 yeah, I really like this tent and the PC fabric was the real reason I wanted it. The weight is definitely hard to justify though. My Nammatj 2, which is much larger inside and incredibly stable in the wind only weighs 3 kg vs the 3.5 oh that this weighs.

[@daneaultseth777]

Have watched almost every video so far, such an underrated channel. Great content and filming, editing etc. not one to comment on video but had to acknowledge this! Awesome channel man thank you

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thank you for watching all my videos 🙏😀. It definitely takes a bit more effort to film these trips but it will be nice to look back one day when my memory of them begins to fade. Just happy others can enjoy them as well 👍. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. All the best.

[@jonneumann1917]

I always go for the easy pouch meal but you sir have put a spanner in the works haha looks amazing! Love the vids 👍🏼 working my way through them over Christmas, all the best

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Pouch meals definitely make more sense. Lighter and take up less pack space also. I just really enjoy cooking and it’s fun to eat a nice meal on the mountain. Really appreciate you watching the older videos! Hope you and your family have a nice Christmas! ATB

[@jonneumann1917]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors I’m ditching the pouch meals haha have a great Christmas

[@CampWithMatt]

Great video - thanks for sharing! I totally agree with the commenter below - you're definitely an under-rated channel - hopefully you're going through a good period of growth! With the tent, I couldn't end up but think, it's just not a good tent - is that a fair assessment?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I just want to keep recording and sharing my trips when I can. Glad to hear others are enjoying watching! It’s also really nice to have a place where I can look back on my camps when the memory of them begins to fade. Actually, I’d say it’s a great single wall tent. You just have to have reasonable expectations for this type of tent and be a bit more cautious of the conditions you are using it in. With my double wall tents I just don’t normally think about condensation because the inner protects me from it. This tent breathes much better than most single wall shelters I’ve used and is incredibly sturdy in the wind. I just didn’t plan on having no wind and rain all night 😅. It was the exact opposite of the predicted conditions. But that’s how it is sometimes. If I had the forecast winds, I don’t think I would have experienced the same amount of condensation as I did. I will be back out with this tent in conditions that are a bit more appropriate for it … hopefully 🤞. Really appreciate you watching and for the continued support!

[@CampWithMatt]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors I've got a single-walled tent, but it's not polycotton and baker style so not had any condensation issues with it. However, when I tarp camped the South Downs Way a few weeks ago, my tarp was soaked and that was with huge levels of ventilation! For sure, condensation happens, looking forward to seeing more of it!

[@stevewatson5861]

Great upload as always, interesting about the tent wasn’t expecting that but very good to know regarding the weathering piece, guess your right Hilleberg just can’t be beaten #safeashouses 😂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It was unfortunate I ended up with these conditions on my first outing with this tent. Cold, no wind and tons of rain. Nothing like the forecast 😅. Not ideal for condensation but that’s just what you get sometimes. If I had one of my double walls it would have been more comfortable but I still enjoyed the camp. I’m also still looking forward to using this tent again, hopefully with wind though. Appreciate the comment!

[@cedarcanoe]

Thank you for the beautiful content. The Vern 1 PC a bit heavy in my book but so beautiful 👌 (I own the silicone-nylon Vern 1)

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It’s not the lightest solo tent but it does have its advantages in certain conditions. The double wall Vern 1 definitely would have probably been a better choice for these conditions. It was supposed to be windy but on a still cold wet night like this it was a condensation storm 😅. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! All the best!

[@whateverchannel22]

That meal could go for $40 a plate. Really impressive and looks fabulous.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

🙏😀 too kind! Thank you for watching another video!

[@Coolcatwinx]

I’ve watched a couple of your videos now and love everything about them! Just subbed!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

That’s great to hear. Really appreciate the support!

[@Melch4]

Good morning, Sir. The water bottle you use, to fill up from streams, is the water ok to drink straight from that bottle or does it still need to be treated ?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

The top cap of that water bottle has a filter which removes sediment and any of the microbes that could get me sick 👍. It’s called the BeFree. A great little filter!

[@Melch4]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors so once it’s filled you can just drink it straight from that bottle, yes ?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Yes it filters it as it comes through the cap

[@Melch4]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors thank you, Sir. Have a great day

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@Melch4 👍 you as well!

[@woodnugget1301]

What a wonderful camp the tent looks great in that setting very well made. May I ask what the little meths stove is your using please thanks ian

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I am using the X-boil Stove inside the Trangia Triangle with a bioethanol 👍. A great light weight setup! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB

[@adunkley92]

To be fair, look at how much snow is in your porch when you get into the tent and then look at how much is there in the morning.. that water has to go somewhere

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I agree. Horrendous conditions for condensation 👍. This tent could really benefit from a ground sheet that covers the vestibule. Especially here in the UK because even without snow the ground is holding a ton of moisture. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. ATB

[@michymoo839]

You eat better camping than I do on a regular Wednesday night. Enjoyed your vid. :)

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I do enjoy cooking at camp 😀👍. Often at home my meals are geared more towards something my children will also eat. Appreciate the comment!

[@jantefft2442]

I have a friend that lives in this area and enjoys all of its beauty. They don't camp out all of the time - the lakes district is so lovely

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It’s one of my favorite places in England. Wonderful towns and incredible places to get out for a hike. Appreciate the comment!

[@hectorblogsviajero1623]

Genial 👍😂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😀👍🙏

[@rajibjoshi9647]

nice little adventure safe yet challenging gets into nature I have similar equipment I use once in a while great adventure

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! It was a fun trip. Nice to start to see some snow. Looking forward to hopefully some more this winter 👍. Appreciate the comment!

[@phillipwilliams5246]

Quality as always Todd.Food is awesome.Take care.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Always nice to have a steak at camp. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice week 👍

[@madcat1007]

You use a few different backpacks in your videos. Could you give a quick rundown of the brands you use. Have you ever done a "Whats in my bag" type of video. I am sure your subscribers would be interested (as long as you included a cooking section!!)

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

My main bags in the mountains are the Fjallraven Friluft 45L Fjallraven Keb 72L Zpacks Arc Haul Zip 64L In the woods I use the Frost River Summit Boulder Junction Frost River Isle Royal Jr What’s in my pack changes quite often depending on the type of trip but I will definitely consider that 👍

[@KaiExploresLife]

That tent was on my radar until it wasn’t 😂😂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It’s a solid tent, has great interior space and has some other really nice features. But, it’s a single wall tent and it functions like one. So if you are looking for a single wall tent I would definitely recommend it. Just make sure you are aware you need to think about mitigating condensation. So conditions and tent site selection are important 👍

[@KaiExploresLife]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors Thank you for that information. I appreciate you.

[@KaiExploresLife]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors Thank you for that information. I appreciate you.

[@joseuribe430]

do you recommend this tent?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I really like this polycotton fabric but a single skin tent is definitely not as useful as a double wall tent. So no I wouldnt recommend this tent. However, Nortent does now offer a lighter version of this tent that is double walled. So if you like the design maybe checkout their website 👍

[@joseuribe430]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors can you explain the difference between single and double skin tents, please

[@jimtolan7967]

really great food buddy. Sure beats those dehydrated pouches!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

The dehydrated meals are definitely convenient and much lighter but for these single night trips it’s always nice to have a proper meal 😀👍

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

mm, thanks for sharing this. I'm a big user of single and double skin tents and I'd be pretty disappointed with that although it was 'perfect storm' conditions for condensation to be fair. I'll stick to future light fabric for now as it's performed pretty well this year. Having said that have you seen the silnylon version of that design Nortent has yet to release? Now that does look good and would love to test that one soon. Happy camping. A

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

It was definitely the perfect storm for condensation. I should have expected it but my judgment may have been a bit clouded by the excitement for a new tent. I’m still excited to keep using it, but in conditions a bit more appropriate for a single skin tent. I did see a picture of the silnylon version! That could be something special! Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend 👍

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Excellent! I never trust single skin tents either!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I use single skin tents, just not usually in the mountains. The conditions I faced were a perfect storm for condensation. I still think this is an incredibly sturdy tent with some great features, but I definitely have to be a little more conscious of when and where I pitch it, because condensation can definitely occur like with any other single skin tent. However, I do think double wall tents are a bit more practical because you don’t really have to worry about condensation.

[@Ch33no]

The leaking tent reminded me of a leave it to beaver episode. Thanks for the vid.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😂👍 appreciate the comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@Girlwhotravels]

What part of America are you from?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

The East Coast. Spent half my life in Florida, the other half in NYC and DC.

[@Girlwhotravels]

I’m in Florida about an hour north of Orlando. 😊

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@Girlwhotravels 😂 small world. I grew up just outside Jacksonville. My sister now lives in New Smyrna Beach 👍

[@Bhavani-vh9mn]

Mouth watering food❤❤❤❤ perfection 😮😮😮

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thank you. Always nice to have a proper meal when out for a camp in a beautiful place. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ATB

[@traaaaan]

If you had a beer you could have used it to deglaze and reduce down with the mushrooms and wash the meal down with. Still looks dank af

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I only had one beer with me, so I didn’t want to waste anything 😆. I was able to just add some water to the pan, bring it to a boil and wipe it down 👍. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB

[@gary1625]

Another great video! And that meal! WOW!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thank you! It is always nice to see a bit of snow while out camping. Having a nice meal makes it that much cozier 👍

[@JohnRosado-n8t]

I love your 🏕️ adventures....keep it going....!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks you! Heading out for my first camp of 2024 tomorrow 👍

[@insaforpresprod]

May I ask you a general question. You drive more than 4 hours with your car near your campsite. Then you hike for a while to the campsite, built up your equipment, you cook, you go to sleep and the next morning you do the same again, just backwards. Is all the effort worth it?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Absolutely 👍😀. Depending on the season I get a 2-6 hr hike in which is fun. It’s nice to get away to such a beautiful area away from people as well. A 4hr drive isn’t ideal but definitely worth it to come here. And if I’m not up for the drive I have places locally I can camp as well 👍

[@insaforpresprod]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors Good to hear! By the way, when I watched the video I was thinking there is one thing missing: a dog! Perhaps a Cocker Spaniel 😊

[@vilpertzon]

They should make a vern 1 pc hot tent!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

That would be pretty cool! I did see what looked like a picture of a Vern 1 PC design made of silnylon, which would be cool. They’ve also posted a few pictures of a Vern 2 hot tent.

[@aek12]

Cooking food without wood burning is cheating. No point of camping.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😂 What? No point in camping? Really 🤣? There’s no wood up here and even if there was you’re not supposed to have fires in the Lake District. I do really enjoy cooking over a campfire though! Thanks for taking the time to comment but I have to admit this is an odd comment. All the best!

[@ysonline]

I was looking for a down winter sleeping bag. Do you have a gear list or video for your gear?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

If you look at my community page. Two posts ago there is a picture of all my gear and a gear list for this camp 👍.

[@ysonline]

@GoingSoloOutdoors I see you use the sawtooth 15. The promo images look like a back sleep position. Would you say it's easy to side sleep in it?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@ysonline i use the old version so I am not sure if they have changed the dimensions. I sleep with it on my stomach, back and side 👍

[@ysonline]

@GoingSoloOutdoors I'm sorry to mither you over this but I am ordering it now and there are multiple versions 😅 the regular is for 6ft people which I am. The L is for 6ft4. I was wondering if the regular is a tight fit or lose or stretchy? Or should I get the L for more room which might be too big and drafty maybe.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@ysonline I’m 5’10’’ and have the regular. It’s a relatively snug fit which is good if warmth is your main priority. If you are 6ft it might be better to go larger. What temperatures are you planning to use the bag in? The comfort rating I believe is 25F. I am a warm sleeper so this has been fine for me.

[@Fellmandave1]

Dreadful conditions for condensation in any tent. Do you feel the tent will improve with use? Have Nortent given any feedback?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Definitely the worst possible conditions for condensation! I absolutely think it will improve. If I would have had the predicted wind or if it didn’t rain all night, I doubt I would have had any issues. No need for feedback really. The tent had yet to be weathered and the conditions were terrible for condensation. Norton actually has a fantastic disclaimer about condensation on their site. Even though I believe this is probably the best possible fabric for a single skin tent in terms of breathability, no fabric is magic. I will just have to be a little bit conscious and careful when choosing the conditions to use this tent to avoid condensation 👍. But it’s incredibly sturdy and a beautiful tent! thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@redphenix1033]

Lovely video Todd. We enjoy similar weather in the south island of Australia. A suggestion: in my experience, you’ll be warmer if you use your foam pad to insulate your inflatable pad from the cold ground. Also, tent might be OK for a single night in the rain. I imagine it would be sodden inside after multiple nights of rain - where over time it would be wet on the second night onwards. Anyway, lovely video. Cheers

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! Interesting about the pad. I discuss it in one of my other winter camping videos in the snow. In my experience (with this particular combination) I’ve actually found the exact opposite. It is noticeably warmer when I place the foam pad on top of the air pad. But with my new winter pad I don’t actually even need a foam pad for anything but a backup. I really enjoy the design of this tent and the fabric however I find my other double wall tents to be far superior. Especially for multiple night camps. Really appreciate you watching the video. Hope you’re having a great week. ATB

[@redphenix1033]

Thanks for your thoughtful response: i’ll check through the videos for the discussion of closed cell foam (ccf) pad on the bottom versus on top. I’ll also redo the top versus bottom ccf, or like you i could just use my new high r value inflatable pad. 😊 I’ll redo the test (last done years ago) to find what works best for this new combination of pads. Thanks for helping me rethink what had become blind habit, without new thought. Lovely to learn and rethink old - probably obsolete ideas.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@redphenix1033 I also find this older Nemo pad is susceptible to cold temps from the edges of the pad versus the newer Nemo pads. This probably also influences why I need to place the closed cell foam pad on top.

[@adityasrivastava3395]

Been so long since last one....when is next one coming up???

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Just got back yesterday from a trip. Editing the video right now 👍

[@jasonmaddison8815]

Good stuff fella

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! It was a fun camp 👍❄️

[@tashsavage6582]

That food looks amazing you eat better camping than I do at home lol

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks! I don’t always eat like this at home either. With my kids, simple and quick is the best is sometimes the best. For instance last night was taco Tuesday 🌮. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! All the best!

[@tashsavage6582]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors i appreciate you taking the time to read the comment I know what you mean chicken and pasta is all that my kid eats lol anyway look forward to more camping

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@tashsavage6582can’t go wrong with chicken and pasta 👍.

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Another great film Todd. The tent reminded me of my Boy Scout days when we were told not to touch the material because it will cause it to leak. You might find it shrinks a bit and becomes more water resistant or perhaps a spray treatment will help. I’m surprised Paul Messner hasn’t experienced it too and mentioned it. Great design though. You’ve given me some more meal ideas for home 😂. I hope you have a nice Christmas if we don’t see you again before. Best wishes, Jiffy 👍🏻

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Thanks Jiffy! I unfortunately got the perfect storm of conditions for condensation on this trip. The forecast called for 25/35 mph winds. That would have helped but I didn’t get much wind at all unfortunately. I still really like the tent and the design. And after it’s weathered, I’m sure it’ll be 100% waterproof. But it will still definitely be prone to condensation like any other single wall shelter if the conditions are right. So I just need to be more conscious of when and where I pitch it, so it doesn’t get too damp inside 👍. Which can be difficult here in the UK 😅. All the best buddy!

[@deansimono7057]

Thank you, very enjoyable!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 👍

[@orenshveka343]

How many degrees Celsius was out there?

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

During the day the high temp was around 1 degree. With the windchill it was suppose to get down to -9°C . However, I don’t think it was anywhere near that in my location because I barely had wind until the morning 👍. Overall pretty mild. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@raroo296]

Put the garlic in when the potatoes are almost done as to you won't burn the garlic

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

👍 I actually like it when the garlic has a bit of a crisp to it

[@raroo296]

@@GoingSoloOutdoors fair enough! I like it when it's roasted with oil! Brings the bite down some and mmmm is it good!