Lanshan 2 & The OCTAGON vs STORM Ashley ! Smashed by Brutal wind and rain | Oktobercamp 2024

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[@camperlists7090]

Lighttour R5.8 is upgraded to R7.5, with a thickness of 10cm and a maximum length of 200cm, and stronger thermal insulation performance!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for the info!

[@sdodd499]

Absolutely hilarious, bedside table goals 😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

😁

[@littlebootsbigadventures]

Love that campsite, took little one there for his first official camp and dip in Brotherswater in July. Have booked already to return next summer 🙌

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice site! One of our faves

[@tedwiley8215]

Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night stays these campers from the swift completion of their appointed camping & beer drinking duties.....well done 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

We take our duties seriously. Thanks for watching mate!

[@ashb7547]

I do love Oktoberfest camp! Makes me and my mates want to do this every year as well. Inspired! 😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Happy to inspire the beer drinking October madness 👍

[@Simon1981-l1c]

Had the lanshan 1 pro in 60mph winds last month, handled it well.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing mate

[@benny_mc]

My favourite time of year! Great to see you all back out together and in the spiritual home of Oktobercamp! Shame 'The Hen' didnt join you😂. Glad you all survived the elements 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one Benny, 'The Hen' is still around some say, it's haunting call can be heard when the wind howls through the Sykeside pines in autumn 🎃

[@simonclarke3271]

Welcome back Chris. Loved that. See you soon

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Si - fantastic to sit amongst the mountains with good friends 🍻🎃

[@cathoutdoors523]

Great video as always Chris glad you had a fab time with the guys. Storm Ashley was a bad one. Looking forward to the next one. 👍😊⛺

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Cath 🎃👍

[@death4904]

Love it! Thanks for the content.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericmajor4116]

Hi mate, just 'discovered' your channel and enjoying the content, I'm a scouser living in New Zealand (25 years) i go back 'home' every two years on average (did crib goch last May 67 years young), if you haven't tried Cassel's cream stout (the 8.1%) move heaven and earth till you get your hands on one (6).....won many world stout of the year prizes.....keep up the good fight

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for the top tip! I'll keep my eye out for one (or two) of those! 👍

[@Linleys]

I bought the Lanshan 2 with the T-full inner for my South Downs Way trip and loved the space compared to light weight. Not great in bad weather I'd say although I did quite a few mods on mine. You faced bad winds and such a lot of rain!

[@Linleys]

Fantastic team group atmosphere and not spoilt with the wind and rain. What weather! Even the grass in the campsite was all sogggy. Well done again, Cheers, Warren :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

The weather was biblical this morning. All good fun! Thanks for watching mate and take care 🎃

[@lomino6478]

That was great. The weather actually added to it, who doesn't love a bit of a storm...as long as your tent survives 😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Really great to have good weather followed by the storm!

[@BurtReynoldstash]

Loved the proper front door on the octagon 😂 Needs a ring doorbell 😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hahaha, the Octagon is legendary!

[@lomino6478]

Best of both worlds 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Absolutely mate

[@LouiseLong-t4b]

I was just admiring the octagon in GoOutdoors on Wednesday. Pleasantly surprised that it survived the storm.

[@MCMOutdoors]

The Octagon did well! Great tent

[@172Break]

Loved that - thanks!

[@mattthornton3591]

Amazing, love an October Camp. Brilliant video once again. All the best

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. Have a top Halloween

[@Phil.Oakley]

That thermarest bag looks good. I love space and for family camps use the pod beast for a bit of freedom so this may be a future purchase! Still unsure with light tour. I know the one with higher r value is a lot bigger pack size. I know some have used it well and it's lasted about a year or so

[@MCMOutdoors]

Wardle has one I think, rates it. Seems okay at a reasonable price. Thanks for watching pal 👻

[@BiznessWizard]

Ah! The Octobercamp ! I always look forward to this episode. Always a great variety of seasonal beer along with thought-provoking yet inspiring reviews. Guyed down tight I was glad to see the OCTAGON made it though the night without becoming a kite in the next town over. Great video. Thanks for including us in the adventure. Look forward to next year.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Too fun, thanks for watching. Octagon exceeded our expectations!

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Great video with a good bunch of lads.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it pal 👻

[@matthewcollis6259]

Haha - love the Oktoberkamp vid's, looked like a good night was had by all

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good, harmless fun 🎃

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Chris great camp mate ! Look forward to the next Octagon camp !👍✅👍 Quick question I have the thermerest xlight it’s warm but don’t find it really comfortable what do you think is your most comfy mate ? Atb Graham

[@MCMOutdoors]

My X LITE NXT Max mate or the X Therm - I find them equally comfy. I've always used Thermarest mats in some shape or form due to the warranty mate.

[@andrewbesford324]

Great video ,cheers for sharing , looked fun

[@MCMOutdoors]

We had a great time, always a good laugh. Thank you for watching 🦇

[@ipi1mb]

Nice one fellas enjoyed that

[@MCMOutdoors]

That's what it's all about 🎃

[@_NickB_]

Brave one picking Sykeside with the forecast! I love the site but the mountains act like a wind tunnel and winds get stronger there than on the summits 😅 Glad to see everything survived at any rate

[@MCMOutdoors]

Absolutely, barreled down the Kirkstone Pass! Sykeside is the spiritual home of Oktobercamp so we didn't have a choice. Tents performed great. Thank you for watching 🎃

[@RebeccaHayford-qz4ts]

That sleeping pad has been improved to be thicker and more comfortable. I also have a 200cm one.

[@MCMOutdoors]

👌

[@mikealls8938]

I was there last weekend. Got battered with wind , rain and sleet in a Vango 200 ! First time there . Good site, although I thought it might be quieter , boy was I wrong! 😕

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yeah, it used to be a lot quieter at this time of year! Good though, always fun

[@mikealls8938]

Yeah can't complain really. Also we named the Rook, Claudia after Claudia Winkleman. Same haircut !😅

[@MCMOutdoors]

@mikealls8938 haha. We fed them well - very intelligent birds. They had more sense than us 😁

[@mikealls8938]

@@MCMOutdoors Yep me too. She had half my flapjack 😂

[@Thedagda801]

I too was camped out! Retro style, soaked and sleepless,. Great camp lads!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nothing better than waking up with no sleep, totally soaked. Makes you feel alive! Thanks for watching 👻

[@lessismore83009]

Brilliant, glad you enjoyed it. An Matts review 😂😂😂😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha - thanks for watching mate 🎃😁

[@darrenmccann5184]

Absolutely brilliant Chris. Always look forward to the Oktobercamp video. You never let us down. Loved the Octagon 😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

The Octagon has now reached legendary status 🤣

[@AndyWardle]

Crazy the contrast in weather. It’s definitely a wind trap that place. Great to see October camp going strong still. 🎃 I’m dying to get out in my tent. Been thwarted recently. I’m a fan of the light tour as well. It’s my go to for a couple of months now. Nice bit of kit for the price. I like that sleeping bag too. Why they don’t send? Enjoyed it as always mate. Send luminous ground beetle 🪲 shoes

[@MCMOutdoors]

Send horrific ants nest. Biblical this morning. Monties brekky sorted that. Still drying off gear. Send help. Send Nammatj 2 GT

[@fry_it]

Nice to see the M's and the C on new adventures.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great to be back out! 🎃

[@Nofixedabode859]

Hi m8 on mats, what’s your favourite for winter as looking for new one thx?

[@MCMOutdoors]

For me, Thermarest XTherm NXT MAX - warmest mat I own and lifetime warrant too

[@Nofixedabode859]

@@MCMOutdoors hoping you’d say that one as only hear good about it and don’t mind paying for good kip👍

[@kamucho]

October-Glamp. The Octagon had me howling. I really want one . Well done lads!

[@MCMOutdoors]

I didn't think that would be standing this morning 😂🎃

[@Ogri202]

Good to see M C M +P out again. Miss you guys' videos

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers! 🎃👻🦇

[@craigwharmby7386]

That's tonight's viewing sorted out. Looking forward to watching this 🍻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cumbriabornbred3690]

Good to see you back out pal 🙂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great to be back out again!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

He he. That was a great camp 👍🙂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great fun - thanks for watching Stig 🎃👀🦇👻

[@BryceWilson-b5j]

Great to see you and the lads back out, brilliant content always look forward to this time of year, especially over in the Lakes . Thanks for sharing mate 🍻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers mate, was a great Oktobercamp! Glad we're storing the memories 🎃🍻

[@MrKrupp42]

Always good to the M's in MCM! looked like a great camp that mate, cant beat that site.

[@MCMOutdoors]

A great year - loved it. Thank you for watching 🎃

[@stuartscaife9313]

Great vid and looked like lots of fun. Any Halloween PH vid this year?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one Stu - possibly! Watch this space 🎃

[@Peter-Lindsay]

Always look forward to your October camps. Fantastic craic with a good set of lads. Loved the Octagon tent😂. Which trekking poles do u use or do u have any recommendations as I’m thinking of taking the plunge and buying a set, I’ve never used them before so haven’t a clue on the different brands. Do u benefit much from using them. I’m also thinking about buying a trekking pole tent for next summer.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Alright Pete - Leki Makalu mine are. I have a few, but find those to be the most robust. They do help reduce strain on the old knees and they also improve your power and efficiency when hiking - when paired with a trekking pole tent, they're a fantastic weight saving. Thank you for watching pal

[@Peter-Lindsay]

@@MCMOutdoors Thanks Chris, carrying 18kg on my last camp up Melbreak was definitely tough on the knees and I’m no spring chicken mate at 51, so definitely considering some. Look forward to your next video, keep up the great work.

[@pootlingalong8928]

Laughing away at the Octagon tent, nearly fell on the floor when you scanned round and it looked like he had a ceiling fan 🤣 Very funny video, put a smile on my face tonight for sure! 👍🏻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha! Yep, that's what Oktobercamp is all about. Good fun, outdoors, good mates and nice food and beer! Thank you for watching!

[@gj2772]

Yes, been anticipating this one... Ive paused at 1.44 though as Ive not seen that new inner before! Ive always been annoyed by those big c zips in my old version, can they be retro fitted into the old version chris? Very intersting bag that too.. Ive had the old trapped nerve neck/shoulder thing before now. Unfortunately seems a bit of a recurring injury for me but never to the extent of the original injury thankfully, have you had the numb tingly fingers too ? Right on with the video..

[@Phil.Oakley]

I replaced mine no issue. Just unclipped the inner then attached the new one. Outdoor gear essentials and wood to water sell them with UK stock. I sold my old inner same day for 25 so worked out well.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes, first two fingers were numb for a few weeks. Classic C7 vertebrae pinched nerve symptoms. Was a month of sheer hell 🤣 love the t zip - as Phil says above, an easy swap

[@gj2772]

@@Phil.Oakley perfect thanks, Im getting onto that right away! I always think t zips are the best for these types of tent. Thanks again.

[@gj2772]

@@MCMOutdoors perfect, Im onto it then. Sack those pesky c zips off..

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Nice one me duck, least you know the tent is good in the wind now hey fella. Ay a good'un me owd 🙂👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks pal 👍 have a top Halloween 🦇🎃👻

[@superseacrow9463]

Great to see see you back. Was hoping to see some drunken MMA in the octagon. Maybe next year.

[@MCMOutdoors]

🤣 I was thinking Anchorman quotes!

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Nice one lads... Lovely weather for ducks... Another year ah. Tc Andy 👍🔥🇬🇧

[@MCMOutdoors]

Utterly biblical conditions this morning. Thanks for watching mate

[@stealthandysteath1069]

@@MCMOutdoors lol that's what coffee is for 🤣🤣🤣

[@katiebooth2031]

Great video. I loved your October camp the first time I've seen it 😀

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed! 🎃

[@neilmccartney6573]

Hi again Chris sorry to hear about your injury pal , great to see you guys together again always love the October camp ,, just lovely to see a few old mates talking bollocks and having a laugh around a fire ,, oh the simple things ! Thin on the ground nowadays,, we are off to Spain for 3 months in our van from rainy brittany in a couple of weeks , getting out on my bike and walking in the mountains in the sun ,, we do miss the lakes so was nice to see you up there .. stay cool and get some more content out soon ,, Neil .

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great stuff mate, hope you guys enjoy Spain. We always love out tradition of Oktobercamp and haven't missed a single one since we started them 🎃🦇👻

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

This October camp tradition is just great 👍😀

[@MCMOutdoors]

It's tough mate, I had to pitch a Lanshan, then open a chair and drink beer all afternoon. Can only manage one a year due to the intensity of it. Challenged Matt to take the Octagon on a summit camp...... Along with double bed, throw and pillows.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@MCMOutdoors 🤣👍. I would definitely want to watch a summit camp video with the octagon.

[@Rooksfoot]

Must have been fun drying that octagon out..... Cheers gents another great Oktobercamp in the bag

[@MCMOutdoors]

I think Matt needs to make a follow up video entirely on that subject 😅

[@nathankent8945]

Great to see the Oktober camp still going strong... I think the Octagon is bigger than my bedroom, get that out on a wildcamp 🤣😂... Putting the world to rights with good beer and company, another great camp! 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha, it's bigger than mine! Ridiculous! Matt didn't even know he'd bought it! He woke up and it was en route

[@joehusband8479]

Love it when Oktobercamp comes round. Good chat, good stories a few drinks with the lads. What’s not to like. Oh, and the Octagon! I want one and a king sized blow up bed 😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

I'm sure Matt said he will be doing a wild camp with it all soon 😉 our favourite camp and video of the year. Thank you for watching Joe

[@Linleys]

You have done your Octoberfest in different places including a garden if I remember correctly. 2026 must be special - will you be inviting others???

[@MCMOutdoors]

Sykeside is the spiritual home! Possibly! 🎃👻

[@Linleys]

@@MCMOutdoors Nice, looks good. I don't know it but the views looked special :)

[@markwinno]

Made me laugh, cheers mate. If you do one for your watchers count me in. I'll get my lad to come, he's now camping.

[@MCMOutdoors]

I will do pal! Thanks for watching! 🎃

[@andrewstennett3186]

Looked a great light hearted camp with your pals. Surprised that tent lanshan stood up to the weather but it did well by the looks of it. Plenty of room in there but would it cope on top of the fells in the colder months. Enjoyed that camp pal and great to see you back out having so RnR with your good pals. Take care mate

[@MCMOutdoors]

Quality mate, really fun trip and top memories as per. Thanks for watching

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼

[@europa1387]

Franziskaner is good stuff.

[@MCMOutdoors]

A fine drop, as we would say 👌🎃

[@andym2584]

NOBODY wants a detatched baffle! 😂😂😂😂

[@MCMOutdoors]

It's true. They cause issues.

[@MEOMeow-z6g]

The Octagon is a party tent, the opportunities are endless. 😅😊😂 totally fabulous . Mum

[@MCMOutdoors]

The Octagon is insane