Lochcraig Head Wild Camp - Moffat Hills - Scotland - July 2017'

[@AndysmGray]

Another belter R&D. The loch views and timelapses are brilliant. And those cloud formations in the morning were just superb. Good to hear Diane saying it like it is......lol. Another quality production guys. Thanks for uploading. Big 👍 Up.....Andy

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Andy.. yes Diane has been inspired by Cazzacam.. lol.. don't think it will be a regular feature.. she hates hearing the sound of her voice on film.. good job I don't.. hope your well pal.. and TFW.. ATB.. R&D :):)

[@anthonypayne1]

Outstanding R&D! Amazing views looking over the Loch, superb time lapses, appreciate the work you both do to produce these videos. ATB Anthony.

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you Anthony... Diane does all the editing.. I keep out of all that.. lol.. she has more patience than me.. its a lovely area up there.. hope you've had a great Bank Hol weekend.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@thebuspasscamper3999]

What can I say R & D that hasn`t already been said, let me think I do love bacon nobody`s said that have they lol, like you said worth the effort though lovely area, you are now the No 1 Pro`s of the lapses it`s official, it`s freezing did I hear Diane say stop telling porkies it`s still Summer lol, just great viewing R & D loved it, a wonderful adventure thanks for taking us all along, Regards George.

[@garnforaratch]

Aye we know about your love of bacon! As does everyone in the wild camping world :).Who can resist the smell of bacon cooking though? The temprature really dropped at night, but we were at 800 meters-ish. Diane and her bloomin time-lapses, i have to be careful what i do, i always wander into them, the language is blue. Nowt like a domestic at 3000ft...lol. Always great to hear from you bud...Take Care...The Ratchers :):)

[@Wildcamping101]

Finally letting us fans comment again, I don't know, you celebrities and your full lives 😂 absolutely stunning guys as always!!! Some great skies. Just shows how our weather can change though. Been a strange summer. Roll on winter now!!!! Top notch as always!!! ATB.... Craig

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Craig.. soz about that pal.. hopefully back to normal now.. although trying to catch up after hols.. yes definitely roll on winter can't wait.. it has done nothing but blow a gale all summer.. TFW.. ATB.. R&D :) :) see you have a new vid on will catch up soon ..

[@Wildcamping101]

garn fora ratch haha, I was only kidding! It is hard sometimes. You're like me, always like to respond to comments. Take it easy!!! Craig!

[@joemacpherson2924]

Having have my parents move into this part of Scotland recently and being a wildcamper myself. Your videos around Moffat, the lowthers and galloway forest park have really helped me find new places to go. Camped on Loch enoch last year after watching one of your videos and have several other places in mind, all down to your videos. So a huge thank you, really inspiring stuff.

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you so much.. sorry for delay in reply back to work this week after being furloughed for 10 weeks and now on shift work so a big shock to the system !!! hope we all get back out wild camping soon :):)

[@joemacpherson2924]

@@garnforaratch yeah I imagine it would be haha. Hopefully we can all get back to living on mountain sides very soon.

[@crazyandy2008]

Amazing views and cracking music suits this video well . ATB cheers for bringing us along

[@garnforaratch]

No worries Andy.. your welcome along anytime.. glad you enjoyed pal.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@bluehighfly]

Nice video yet again. It never seeces to amaze me how much gear we have to carry up a hill in July. Waterproofs. Thermals, wooly hats and gloves, people from abroad must think this country is bonkers but you can't beat it. Atb Darren p's subscribed and liked.

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Darren, How right you are, the gear required for a comfortable overnighter in Britain is serious. What is this ultralight camping? It's one of those urban myths is'nt it? The reality is not in 'old blighty', one or two nights a year you could wing-it, other than that there would be suffering. Where's the fun in that! Cheers for watching and commenting...Take Care...Roger & Diane :):)

[@PumpkinVillage]

Another outstanding video. It looked really windy. Good thing you had a good tent. Take care and thanks for sharing, Al & Sue

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Al & Sue, It didn't feel like July, it was really cold in the evening. The tent performed relly well in the high winds, we were around 2,620 feet though. Very atmospheric conditions, all adds to the adventure. Thanks for viewing guy's...Regards R&D

[@AndrewBeavers]

Well guy's what a cracking vid that was,one of the best i've watched in a while.The views,those sky's,the colour,the cloud inversion & time lapses were spot on,even the gopro audio in the wind was good lol..wonderful stuff.looks a great location there with stunning views & with the conditions you got you just can't beat it,it's a shame you have to pack up & leave sometimes aint it...tfs a buet guys atb..Andy.

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Andy.. appreciate your kind words pal.. got that makeshift wind sponge on the Go Pro and its working really well.. it was a wild old night but we got lucky with the weather in the morning.. was a while ago now struggling to keep up with editing vids.. been enjoying the outdoors too much :) :) ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@shanelewis9568]

Fantastic as ever roger and Di loved your video as ever mate 👍🌲⛺️🇬🇧

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Shane.. so glad you enjoyed.. take care R&D :) :)

[@bearpaws5942]

Another excellent film.. thanks for sharing.

[@garnforaratch]

No worries pal.. glad you enjoyed and thanks for taking the time to comment.. much appreciated.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@Markwildcamp]

Another epic vid Roger and Diane, you are so lucky to enjoy the same things, I need more southern uplands. thanks for sharing, atb Mark

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Mark, Aye it's great that we can spend quality time together in the great outdoors, very lucky indeed. The southern uplands are excellent, nice rolling hills, similar to your lovely cheviots in many aspects. Just grand to get out and blow the cobwebs off...Cheers for watching and the kind words....Regards The Ratchers :);)

[@AndyWardle]

Brilliant guys. Shame aboot the wind. But nae midge. Loving the staika. We might need one of those soon. Great lapses and a fabulous location. And Mrs ratch talking. 😂 whatever next ? Lol. Keep them coming you two. Atb. C&A

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya C&A, That damn wind has been with us all through our so called summer, the plus side is the midge goes with it. The Staika has been a good investment, good usable space and it can take the hammer. Your collection of hillies is getting bigger. Cazza Cam has maybe inspired Mrs Ratch to pipe-up...lol. She maybe hasn't a lot to say on camera, but my lug's tell a different story...ha,ha. Got a bit of a back catalogue to get through, had a lot going on lately, but normality is returning slowly. You pair will be jetting off soon? Have a great time the pair of ya's....ATB R&D :):)

[@milesfromanywhere.]

Loved it 👌👌... great video R&D, superb timelapsing and those skies were just stunning. Absolutely love that area, watching that vid has convinced me to get my ass back lol. A massive thumbs up from me, Take care, Dave 😊

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks David.. its the place to go for solitude.. you just don't meet hardly anyone.. it certainly is a grand area.. take care and hope to catch up soon :) :) R&D

[@catherineweaver9302]

Playing catch up with your vids....nice to actually see the Loch in nice weather fora' a change...only ever seen with clag or rain... Great pitches on the top...good job you had the Staika.........another good'un guys...........atb,,,,we may pass on a trail again one sunny day........

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Catherine.. hey we're catching up editing vids.. they are starting to run away with us.. too busy enjoying the outdoors.. aye the Staika stood up well.. deffo would be good to meet again some sunny (more realistically rainy) day :):) TAKE CARE R&D :) :)

[@andys1760]

Excellent once again. Keep them coming please .

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Andy, thanks for supporting our wee channel....ATB R&D

[@TheBigsidog]

Great video again guys thanks.Hoping to get the wife out for her first wild camp at Stickle tarn in a few weeks,cant wait to get out :) thanks once again.

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Simon, That will be great if you can get your good lady into wild camping. Stickle Tarn is a lovely place to get started. Glad you enjoyed our wee adventure...Take Care R&D :):)

[@thewanderingfalcon]

Beautiful views mate, regardless of the weather conditions. Lovely. Cheers. :)

[@garnforaratch]

TFW pal.. yes we got lucky with the views.. and the weather turned out OK in the morning too.. a one to remember.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@thewanderingfalcon]

Because of you guys in the UK, I've just made my very first hike/camp video. A bit nervous about it, haha, but it was such a beautiful weekend that I had to do something about it. So thank you, thank you for the inspiration! Can't wait for your next video. :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Unbeliveable the standing water on the ground for the time of year, even after the previous day's rain. Great views and sunsets again but it looked a cold night! I also enjoyed your last video you put up but it would not let me leave a comment to say so. Cheers Alan

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Alan, We always go prepared for the worst and we're glad we did, sweating buckets on our accent and then freezing in the evening. Down jackets in July...weird! The conditions were very atmosheric, and the cloud formations were amazing, we both enjoyed this one. Life has been very hectic lately, sadly we had to remove the comments option from the last vid because we would have been unable to answer and reply, didn't want to offend or be rude. Cheers for watching and your kind words...ATB...R&D

[@BorderRambler]

Some really lovely camp locations up there and only a 40 min drive away , so quite and dramatic. Dave

[@garnforaratch]

Love it up there Dave.. not far at all for us.. and you don't meet a soul.. TFW.. ATB.. R&D :) :) PS have a fab Bank Hol

[@markredfox73]

Another cracking watch....Weather conditions can change..looked really warm but of course goes cold on top once the weather can turn a bit. Great view over the loch though..Its a spooky wind you can hear at times. Tent must be strong to withstand the hammerings.Looking forward to the next yan. Happy days marra

[@garnforaratch]

Noo then, Aye this was a weird day weather wise, sweating like a colander on the way up, then it dropped like a stone. Very variable when you get on the summits, be prepared is the motto, one thinks. There were a few tents scatterd around the loch shoreline too. The tent took a hiding nae bother, nice to see what your gear can do. Working on the next yan this week, been away for a week so catching up. Cheers for watching marra, look forward to see what you lad's are on wid next...Happy Camping

[@2FeetForward]

Great stuff guys! What a dramatic sky , one of the only things a wind like that is good for. Love the music btw ; ) Have a great trip . Atb . A+L

[@garnforaratch]

TFW guys.. mmm yes the music I had already done the vid.. then watched yours and felt awful :( .. its so hard finding descent copyright free music.. hope you can forgive us.. lol.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@2FeetForward]

LOL . It's a nightmare with the music! i'm dying to put my own tracks on the Alps vid but you know what a hassle that is sometimes . I may do 2 versions again to get round it but we'll see . Cheers guys. A+L

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Another good one R/D You guys went up 801m to camp and Diane still has the energy to go back down the hill a bit to take a photo of the loch then run back up it, I would have been knackered. lol

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Glenn, This is an area we keep getting drawn back to, we love the remoteness. Very rarely meet anyone on the tops. There were some campers around the loch shoreline, it looks like it has some superb pitches(logged for future camps)....lol. Diane still had a bit in the tank to go and get some footage from the flanks of the hill. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Camping...Roger & Diane :):)

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi guys another great vid as always That was a mixed bag weather wise for saying that was july it was crap but never mind its great to be out thanks for that guys looking forward to your next one till then take care chris

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Chris, Down jackets in July? Sweating like a colander on the accent, then it dropped like a stone. Like you say though great to be out! A bad day on the hill is better than a good day at work...lol. Thanks for your comment and watching the vid...ATB R&D :):)

[@backpacksandbruises]

Absolutely stunning views, beautiful video 👍

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you or your kind words.. glad you enjoyed.. TFW.. best wishes R&D :) :)

[@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper]

Another great video as always 👍👌

[@maddogbushcraft1475]

Cheers Guys, you two are out more than the Sun lol. great video guys. stay safe hopefully catch up with you soon. ATB Pete

[@garnforaratch]

Well that's not a lot then Pete.. lol.. although the weather does seem to be improving.. TFW.. good to hear from you.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@red1outdoors]

Another high quality production from yourselves. Impressed by the staika but have just found out the price! Hoping to do my own wildcamp around Loch Skeen in the Autumn

[@garnforaratch]

The Staika is crazy money now, they sometimes crop up on a well known internet auction site though. Price aside it performed really well in the high winds, it didn't feel like july that night thats for sure. Loch Skeen is a cracking area for a camp, autumn will be a good time as the midge should be away by then. Thanks for watching and commenting...ATB R&D

[@carlosalmeida1273]

Wow... Wow 🎥 🚶 👍 ☺️ ⛺. Awesome! Come on 👍. Tks for sharing.

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you Carlos.. no worries pal.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@TheCoopsvids]

Nice windy night out ..cheers for sharing guys :-)

[@garnforaratch]

Sure was.. still enjoyed it though.. thanks for watching and taking the time to comment pal.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@JagerScot-01]

Cracking time lapses Rodger. Weather has been poor this year up here. Cheers

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers pal.. it was a windy night but turned out OK.. YES Diane loves her time lapses.. if you hadn't already noticed..haha.. ATB.. R&D :) :) hope to get further up North in October.. fingers crossed for the weather..

[@DensumRanger]

Hi R&D I've never been up the Moffat hills, but must head there soon as it looks great hiking, lol no wasn't me in orange tent but keep an eye out Lol, I felt it when yous said it's cold, me & Corrina were out at the Otters pool today vid up soon, atb D&C

[@garnforaratch]

TFW Derek.. it certainly was a cold camp for July.. unsure whats happened to the weather lately.. saw your pic's on Insta from the Otters pool looking forward to the vid pal.. its a lovely place.. take care R&D :) :)

[@TheKevcarp]

Great video as always. Where did you get that camo hat? You'll become a fashion icon!

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers for watching and commenting. The hat...ha,ha. It's just an old army surplus one i picked up at a bootsale. You might have noticed i like a hat! A chap is'nt properly attired unless he has something atop his bonce...lol. Fashion icon indeed...i give the local scarecrows a run for there money though ;)

[@Dazck9s]

Awesome as ever guys... My next video will probably be of Holland as I'm busy with dogs atb Daz

[@garnforaratch]

We all have such busy life's Darren.. but hey thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. take care pal.. and enjoy your hols..ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@kevjones2107]

Great video as always well filmed good music and well put together. The weather change should be a note of warning to would be campers to make sure you have the right gear before attempting to do this. Festival tents, shorts and trainers will cause you grief ATB Kev

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Kev, The weather in the hills is not to be taken lightly as you say. There is'nt a week goes by that mountain rescue aren't called out to the ill prepared. Down jackets in july? At 800m you expect the un-expected though i suppose. Thanks for watching and your kind words...Happy Camping...R&D :):)

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

very nice indeed. do you & diane split the the tent between you for carrying ?. looks like your working trough your backlog.atb r&d.

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Geordie, Sometimes we split the tent, on this occasion i carried it all, not to bad with summer sleeping bag etc. Aye, we have a backlogue of vids to work through, been a hectic time lately with one thing and another. We are slowly getting back to normality though. Hope your in good fettle mate, we like your gardening vids when we get a chance to watch...ATB R&D

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

absolute pleasure to watch Roger and Diane, stunning crisp footage and in some of those timelapses i felt as though i could reach out n touch the clouds. Looked like yous were ontop of the world. Was this recorded on the Gopro alone? as that is very impressive quality. Thanks for sharing guys hope all is well, Steve

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Steve.. alright pal.. catching up after our hols.. yes all the vid was filmed with the Gopro.. they are so easy to use and I need something like that.. haha.. aye Diane and her time lapses AGAIN.. glad you enjoyed and good to hear from you pal.. take care .. R&D :) :)

[@Adventure-Cornish]

Another lovely video guys. I think thats the first time I've heard Di say something on your videos 😬 Qusetion - What GoPro are you using and do you use an external mic - your audio is always very good. Thanks for sharing ATB Mike #StayCornish😬

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Mike.. YES I did speak.. haha.. did think about cutting it out like.. must be Cazzacam influence.. lol.. we have both the Hero4 and Hero5.. Roger uses the 5 and I use the 4 for time lapses.. we don't use an external mic as happy with the audio.. glad you enjoyed.. take care.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@Adventure-Cornish]

garn fora ratch - And you reply to comments 😬. I’ve just got a hero 5 but can’t stand the noise of the camera while inside the housing 😤 Hopefully I can sort it Lol. Keep you fab videos coming 👍 ATB Mike #StayCornish 😬

[@garnforaratch]

Oh yes Mike.. we are a team you know.. us ratchers.. :)

[@Adventure-Cornish]

garn fora ratch - glad to hear it Di 👍

[@janetblaylock6054]

Nice place don't live far from there

[@garnforaratch]

Lucky you..fantastic area..ATB..