I DITCHED the Plan to Salvage this Camp! Wild Camping in the Mourne Mountains Nothern Ireland

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Rambling On

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@dontall71 Ай бұрын

At 2;12 thinking that took a lot of hard work and dedication to build that wall!

@joebarzo9935 4 ай бұрын

I love where these spontaneous decision of yours take you Jason...beautiful country. To anyone with a drop of Irish blood in them...this feels like home. Thanks as always for following your instincts....blustery night and grass in your breakfast... and all. Leaving the place better than you found it...that's our Jason. Best to you with thanks.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Joe, the best is still to come. I've no doubt about that, there are some truly stunning places that we haven't even seen yet. We'll get there 👍

@ExploreAboveAndBelow 4 ай бұрын

My home turf, I've enjoyed many a night of peace and quiet in those hills. Its great to see you leaving them better than you found them, it always amazes me that people can carry full bottles, cans etc up but the empties are to much to take down.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

I was happy to do it, no harm in picking up a few bits here and there 👍

@walkwatchers 4 ай бұрын

So good to see you up in the Mournes again Jason. Arent they just fantastic?! Brilliant video. Great walk, you covered a good distance up some pretty decent mountains. Hare's Gap is a great spot to stop over too. So good. Thanks for another brilliant video.

@jude6000 4 ай бұрын

Have yet to get to the Mournes but looking forward to it, they're on my growing bucket list!

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

They are fantastic, they're definitely not for the faint hearted though 😄

@WicklowOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

The Mournes are class Jason, never get sick of that place. Im still yet to camp there, next on the list!

@2DogsAndAMan 4 ай бұрын

My daily motto is live, laugh, toaster bath. Then my guy Jason drops another video. Keep it up brother and keep ramblin on. Much love from America.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

@@2DogsAndAMan 🤣 I love your motto, both catchy and lethal if taken seriously 😄

@whatsnottohike 4 ай бұрын

" We've even been getting a bit of Sun" ha! Cracked me up that did. Respect to those who built that wall, jeez that's some effort eh? Happy camping, ATB. Martin 🙂

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

It amazes me how the wall just keeps going, deifying gravity in some really steep places

@rhw5810 4 ай бұрын

I do love your 'random ration pack' adventures. Here's to many more!

@TimmyBobinson 4 ай бұрын

Good pot mod.

@nialloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

That looks like the hike I tried a while back and gave up due to the weather at the base of Bearnagh. Good to see the views I missed. Fair play though as it's not easy, especially that climb up Bearnagh! You've given me a hunger to go back for another go 😊

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Definitely go for it 👍

@pipandbenji 4 ай бұрын

Good man Jason, those are steep hills, the Mourne Mountains make you work hard!

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

They definitely get the heart going, Binnian was no joke that first time I was there. It's beautiful up there, I have an idea of where I'll go the next time already 😉

@pipandbenji 4 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn there's lots to do up there, very compact mountain range

@joeyjennings9548 Ай бұрын

the great wall of ireland. number 5 meal looked good. maybe ride "shaun the sheep" on the way back lol all those rocks looks to break many parts.

@RamblingOn Ай бұрын

Yeah I wouldn't fancy a tumble down those rocks, it wouldn't be pretty

@razifmahathir2437 4 ай бұрын

Another awesome video Jason. Love the sheer wild beauty of that location . Can't believe you're all wrapped up and freezing your nuts off in June over there. ....the middle of summer ! What the hell is happening to our weather around the world ?. Having moved from UK to Malaysia 19 years ago with my work, even I'm noticing the difference in weather patterns. As I comment here, we have torrential rain and heavy thunderstorms outside........ and our rainy season doesn't start til October. Regularly seeing trees blown over or struck by lightning. Crazy times ! Keep up the good work with the videos .ATVB brother from a very warm but wet Malaysia

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Everything has gone a bit nuts. Flash floods and heat waves in different parts of the world. We may just take it as it comes I suppose but I really hope to get out a lot over the winter. Rain hail or snow 😄 take her handy 👍

@MiriamKennedy 4 ай бұрын

Lovely to see the Mournes looking so good Jason! Looked like a bit of a wild night and definitely nicer to have been on lower ground 🤗 Those mountains make you work! Hope the knee is doing ok too!! 🤞

@deeweeuavp 4 ай бұрын

Fofanny Dam Reservoir - Beautiful location indeed. Behind Spelga Dam

@sgbradley 4 ай бұрын

Isn't it amazing how your and my great great grandfather's build those granite stone fence walls, Castle, roads and house's stacking for years. Kinda like the Aztec stone builders of Peru, Chile and Mexico. Look at the 17 min mark with the cut granite pieces of different sizes.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

The work that went into that wall must have been immense

@ianbrown4308 Ай бұрын

Nice video mate,hope the knee is not to bad.best wishes

@RamblingOn Ай бұрын

Thanks a mill, it wasn't too bad after. I got away with it 😄

@sharrison3974 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful views and a relaxing watch, thank you. You have such a nice way of chatting to the camera.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a mill 🍀

@man.bike.camp.4409 4 ай бұрын

Another good camp. Some views there.

@craigrobertson6082 4 ай бұрын

Great overnighter.

@Andrew......... 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jason. Thats a lot of ground you covered. You had a nice spot to set up the lanshan. Its still fairly chilly at night 🥶. An enjoyable watch 🙂. All the best 👍

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

I'm carrying my early winter gear on every camp 😄

@movieshrink2878 4 ай бұрын

Another great video Jason. Great to see the Lanshan getting a run-out. It’s a beast on exposed ground like that. I treated myself to an x-mid 1 last year but on my last two camps I brought the Lanshan 1 instead because i *know* it handles the wind. Btw, are they RevRace trousers?

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

The little lanshan is a great tent in the wind, I've found myself xhosing it over the xmid once or twice too. The trousers are helikon tex pilgrim I think is the model 👌 they're a tad heavy for summer hiking but very well made

@leeprice674 4 ай бұрын

Great video Jason thanks for sharing such an amazing view👍 Looked very cold again and glad you got a brew on after all. Hope you and the family are keeping well. I get a bit anxious seeing you slip sliding on the rocks so take it easy mate and make sure you are within signal range too 🤗👍

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

I'm very close to carrying a full winter setup 😄 we're all good, I do get worried about a sudden slip while I'm out. My back feels really good now, working on it every day. I hope all is well with you and the family, I do see your posts pop up on instagram 🍀

@rossfehily5354 4 ай бұрын

Another fine video Jason, well done and god bless.

@michaelburke248 4 ай бұрын

Well done, Jason, and the other great video. Thanks

@hikingwiththeshackletons 4 ай бұрын

Stumbled upon your film, really enjoyed it, I especially enjoyed your positive attitude, your laid back approach to each situation. I’ve subbed too. 😊

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🍀

@patdunne3277 4 ай бұрын

Well done Jason another cracking video 👍

@alanrobertson5497 4 ай бұрын

Great video Jason, love watching ❤❤.

@shubham6389 4 ай бұрын

Bro is living my dream

@iwasapirateonce1639 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Always great to see my local mountains from a different POV. That place (Hare's Gap) is a bit of a wind tunnel. I have Lanshan 1 (non-pro) and am thinking about getting an XMID 1 Solid. How do you feel they compare in terms of wind sturdiness? The Lanshan sheds wind well but it requires enormous stakes to keep the inner and outer tort.

@RamblingOn 3 ай бұрын

It served me well on the night but I can imagine it is a windy little spot. The lanshan 1's are brilliant in the wind. I reckon it relays on the pegs a lot more than the Durston would. The Durston is good in the wind, I haven't had any issues yet but I always make sure to stake out all the guylines and I use decent pegs too just to be sure. I do have some camping videos of it in some strong wind. There are some downsides compared to the lanshan, the main one being it's got a pretty big footprint. I'd say it's as big as a 2 man tent but then you have some really nice headroom inside and the two vestibules. Beautiful looking tent too. I doubt you'll be disappointed with it if you do decide to try one

@iwasapirateonce1639 3 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn Thanks. I was a bit worried about the footprint, as I already find the Lanshan a bit difficult to get squeezed into more sheltered spots.

@stephensophietracygrace626 4 ай бұрын

Tell you what, that’s a fair old slog to get to camp. Another great video. Thanks for posting 👏🏻

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🍀

@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you in the Mournes Jason, was pitched on the very same spot back in February sheltering from the wind.🥶 Another crackin video bud 👌

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🍀

@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn doing a big litter pick in the morning at Fofanny dam, spot you collected water. Very popular spot for the sub humans to camp and leave a mess at there arse, it’s a disgrace.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

@@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors I saw some fire scars on my way past. Fair play for doing it 💪

@PINACI 3 ай бұрын

Don't you carry ear plugs with you for when its blustery ? I never leave hole without mine when using my Lanshan 1.

@RamblingOn 3 ай бұрын

@PINACI I always have ear plugs with me but sometimes they're just not enough. I'd have to have proper noise cancelling ear defenders. They'd probably weigh more than the tent 😅

@MeChoonChannel 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always.

@keithmcshane8005 4 ай бұрын

Fairplay Jason another great video view's all day in the mournes when the weather is good I'm just across the water near the cooley mountains and have a great view over to the mournes you should have called in for a cuppa on your way up , ATB 👏👍

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

I should definitely head up that way check out the Cooley mountains 👍

@twiggyescapes 4 ай бұрын

Nice vid Jason, don't blame u not camping on the top there.... Cheers for the advice on the camera and lenses I'm still not bought yet. ATB

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

No worries 👍

@alanrobertson5497 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

@alanrobertson5497 thank you Alan 🙌 That is massively appreciated, I'm getting packed at the moment for the next camp. I hope all is well with you 🍀

@alanrobertson5497 4 ай бұрын

All is well, will have a week off work soon, so if I can get the arse in gear, I hope to be in Wicklow for a hike and if lucky a camp. Will be my second venture, I usually find it challenging to get out, have been trying to motivate myself and look forward to it.

@alanrobertson5497 4 ай бұрын

Also my back and left leg were bothering me for the last 5 weeks, sciatica pain, not pleasant. Feel ok now.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

@alanrobertson5497 Hopefully, the weather goes easy on you for your camp. Every single time it comes time for me to go for a camp I struggle to get myself out. Everytime, even if I've been looking forward to it all week. When the time comes it can be very hard to get going, so you are not alone. Sciatica is horrendous, I hope it doesn't give you any more grief. I'm doing yoga and strength training every day to try keep myself going. It's good that you have it back to normal now, hopefully it stays that way. DDP Yoga is great for back pain but you'd have to do it consistently for a good few weeks to start seeing the difference

@sgbradley 4 ай бұрын

But Jason it's always good to get away from the town or give the Mrs a break from you so both can relax. Or do like my cousin in Salt Coats and just get a dog 😊.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Even the dog would get sick of listening to me 😄

@sgbradley 4 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn I doubt it, my dog named Hope listens better in the mornings but tends to fall asleep in the tent after 2 mins of rambling.

@markbailey15 4 ай бұрын

You're at Hare's Gap 😁perfect wee spot for an overnighter, love the Mournes. Great video👍

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a mill 👍

@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant Jason. Great to see you in the Mournes. That must have been some good miles you hiked there, up and down the meels. We done our first camp where you camped there last year. Slieve Bearnagh can be a right pain in the backside to climb. Im hoping to get a summit camp on Bearnagh before the end of the year but if it’s windy at all I’ll drop down, like you say it wouldn’t be worth it. All the best Geoff 👍

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

It was a lovely little spot to be fair, definitely happy that I decided to drop down. Hopefully your Bearnagh camp goes well and the weather is good to you 🤞🍀

@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn fingers crossed indeed Jason, i hope the weather changes soon because i wouldn’t fancy doing Slieve Bearnagh this week 🌧️ 💨 ☁️

@patrickobrien8902 4 ай бұрын

Nice one Jason.

@peter236uk1 4 ай бұрын

What tent do you use nice one

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

This was a Lanshan 1 Pro

@colinhalpin2076 4 ай бұрын

Ah Jason was up there recently. Beautiful views from where you camped. I'll catch you somewhere. 😂

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Ah that's a pity, hopefully the recovery is quick. I found ice baths help but they take some getting used to

@johndennehy8339 4 ай бұрын

Looked tough fair play amazing place,never there myself

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

It's well worth a spin if you get a chance. It's beautiful

@lukeflynn7025 4 ай бұрын

❤ this. watching this getting ready to do the west highland way and the loch ness 360 the 18 this month can't sleep I'm so excited for it 😂😂😂

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

Ah class, the best of luck with your hikes. Fair play 💪🍀

@cahillp3 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jason, Could you recommend a camping pillow and cook set for me please? I'm gathering a few new bits

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

The pillow that I've been using for the last few months is the flextail zero pillow. It's a really good size, the pad strap is really strong and holds well. I think it's a very good pillow, better than the trekology aluft that I also have. I recently bought the Soto windmaster stove, it is definitely the best stove that I have tried. The burner is massive, the simmer control is spot on and the pot support is huge. It also has a built in regulator which is fantastic. I bought the triflex attachment too just for a lighter setup when I want that option. I'll be using that as my main stove I reckon especially in the winter. Pair that with a pot that has a heat exchange built in and you're golden. The pot's I use are fire maple pots but any pot will do the job. The heat exchange just improves the over all efficiency. Here's a few links to make it handy.. Soto: amzn.to/4fcUx3S 1 litre pot: amzn.to/4cMqiih 600ml pot (I use this more often now, it will work well with the triflex but sits high with the standard support on the soto) amzn.to/3LBD33e Pillow: amzn.to/3LuzL23

@cahillp3 4 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn Thanks alot Jason. I just had a look at the Fextail and I am a site sleeper. Im not keen on the tapered design for that however, the Trekology Aluft pillow with its height seems to suit me better, if you want to send me a link you get commission for it?

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

@@cahillp3 I was a bit worried about it myself, Im a side/belly sleeper 😄 I noticed that there's a a few versions of the aluft now... The pro version amzn.to/4cPwPJ4 The ultra amzn.to/3Lz6Nhp and the one that I have which is the plus amzn.to/3SgXoyQ I might have to try the Pro or the ultra myself 🤫😄 If you end up going for one, thank you for offering to make a purchase through my links, it does help me out 👍

@cahillp3 4 ай бұрын

@@RamblingOn Fantastic stuff. ill go for the Ultra version. I like a big pillow and I don't mind the extra weight. Ill also try and 600 ml pot. Looks ace.

@RamblingOn 4 ай бұрын

@cahillp3 that's class let me know how you get on with them 👍