Mountain Wild Camping | Scotland's Mountains | Meall Nan Tarmachan

[@MontyOutdoors]

Again, sorry for the poor audio guys. I'm hoping to get a decent microphone soon. However, solo camp vs Gaz & Monty camp, which is better?

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Both. Honestly both are great, I like seeing you go n go with mates. The one with you n Alan was good too "where's the pockets?" Had me in stitches 😂😂 The drone footage was magic. Great to see that! Audio was fine for me tbh.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@NicolaMaxwell I'm going for my first solo tomorrow and then back out with friends on Saturday! But you do get good banter more with friends. Thanks for the feedback Nicola 😀

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@MontyOutdoors I've never been myself, I'd be nervous! You'll do great, you know your stuff. 😊 please keep us lot updated. Anytime, you're welcome love your uploads and live chat Friday's!🏕💫💎

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@NicolaMaxwell But aye... group camp!? Thank you for the kind words 😁

[@FunsizedEarthling]

Gaz, Monty, and Mari sounds better 😂 This was a stunning video, Monty!

[@ootnboots]

Nice one lads, thats what its all about ..summit camps magic ..cheers Stevie

[@MontyOutdoors]

You should pop along with us one day, mate.

[@summittaedae2323]

Well done lads, great footage

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks mate. Hugely appreciated it and glad you enjoyed it!

[@vs123]

View natural beautiful

[@MontyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@tonyoutdoors9369]

the new saint and greavesy of wild camping lol beautiful views from bonnie scotland thanks for sharing

[@MontyOutdoors]

Further up, another gentleman said we were the Ant and Dec of camping, now Saint and Greavesy! I'll take Tom and Jerry next! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching, sir, and appreciate the comment. Legend!

[@canoecycle7005]

What an amazing walk 🚶‍♀️ & the views all around waw your drone footage was spot on

[@MontyOutdoors]

It was my favourite munro walk to date! You climbed many munros big man?

[@richardwaudby7338]

You’re becoming like the Ant & Dec of the you tube Scottish camping world. Good video lads. Well presented. Day walked most of the hills around Loch Tay but never camped out. Looks a good spot.

[@MontyOutdoors]

I'm sure I responded to this, but there doesn't appear to be a response! Sorry mate, I've no idea why that didn't happen! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I did chuckle at the Ant & Dec of KZbin Scottish Camping World lol. I've covered a bit of the road to Bridge of Balgie, Praying Hands, and Meall Buidge, but it was my first time round this region. Gaz is gonnae take me up Ben Lawers too!

[@mountain_del1863]

Monty and Gaz.........take a bow, don't worry about time, mountains are for enjoying 😀........good vid lads

[@MontyOutdoors]

Del! How are you keeping mate? This was my FAVOURITE munro and FAVOURITE camp. I think I am going to invest in equipment for winter. Hope all is well, mate!

[@makingonesway722]

class little adventure look forward to the next one

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Nice video Monty. Like how you used Gary for the intro. 🤣👍. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hope you and Gaz enjoyed the Pentlads mate. Sorry I couldn't make it. Not sure when I'll be next out camping, but hopefully I'll be better soon.

[@gerardmmelody1]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Gérard! Hope you are well mate. Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed it.

[@DannyTP1888]

Another great video Monty, stunning views especially the drone footage.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks Danny, glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks so much for the comment!

[@camelia9802]

Fabulous scenery 👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Probably my best camp of 2021, Camelia. Great to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@billbryan8943]

I spoke too soon on trip rundown vs. walk-in, Monty, as this chatting style intro here is well done and interesting. RVA Hiker Girl is right about the trees in the eastern U.S. mountains. Words like stunning/majestic are often bandied about, but they really do apply to the unique views you're giving us.

[@MontyOutdoors]

It's between this and Ben Ledi - my stormy video - that's got my favourite views! This was actually my best ever camp. Glad you are still enjoying the content, Bill. And RVA - Jacqueline - produces some great content too!

[@billbryan8943]

Thanks,Monty. I have subscribed to both RVA Hiker Girl and Gaz The Explorer- just haven't had the chance to explore their channels much yet. Hey, you might want to check out this Canadian, Foresty Forest. He's a van lifer and hiker that scrambles up some pretty intense heights for some great footage.

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Wow Monty, this is awesome. That summit with those wee twin lochans makes it a very special place. You must do a video masterclass on Nevis 100 pitching sometime. I intend to get myself a Vango Cairngorm 200 which is a very similar style of tent, and I may well benefit from any particular techniques you have discovered. Kind regards.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it, mate! It just takes several attempts on decent ground. It's actually the most fun tent to put up haha. I was about to get the Cairngorm but got the Nevis instead. You'll have the privilege of creating a porch with a flysheet as your door has an eyelet, mines doesn't! Hope you are well.

[@onanysundrymule3144]

@@MontyOutdoors Thankyou good Sir, I am well. Alas they seem to be in short supply right now, but I am waiting stocks to replenish. Let us keep the terminology in order, it is the Vestibule or Atrium surely to which you refer (haha). Kind regards, loving your videos.

[@bxrnsy1967]

take this a compliment, i could fall asleep to gaz's voice. great vid as usual monty. hope all is well :)

[@MontyOutdoors]

😂 Aye I was gonna take some vallies, but Gaz read me a bed time story and I had the best sleep to date. Great wee spoon too but he'll say otherwise.

[@Kev_Russ]

Nice one lads, cracking trip. Barry drone footage Monty. 👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers Kevin! Gaz should have his uploaded tomorrow mate. Hope you are well and thanks again for being a legend and dropping by.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Just a stunning landscape Monty. So different from what I am used to hiking. I could just sit back and watch your videos all day. I am always envious of the way you can wild camp in so many wonderful places without anyone around. Our wild or primitive camping isn't quite the same in the US.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Really? I thought wild camping in the US was genuine WILD camping as there is technically no real wilderness in Scotland! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting as per :D

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@MontyOutdoors It depends on where you live. If you go out on the big long-distance trails, like the PCT, CDT or AT, yes you can pretty much camp anywhere unless it specifically says not to. But a lot of places you have to camp in designated areas and you don't get these kinds of views like you have. All of the east coast mountains are covered with trees, so you don't get those views for miles and miles unless you happen upon on one of those taller mountains to see above the rest.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@RVAHikerGirl I get you now, plus America is huge and I'm guessing you would need to travel for days to a spot that you want to camp in then walk miles. I stay in central Scotland off the motorway, so everything is effectively an hours drive north, west, south, and east. I never actually seen it as a privilege until you pointed it out. But the idea of being in an area covered in trees sounds amazing as we have awful deforestation here. But thanks for the comment. Just noticed you're also a small passionate youtuber like myself, so I'll drop you a subscribe and I'll check out your content when I can - I have ADHD and bad anxiety at the moment!

[@DesGreene]

Fantastic views there, Monty! Thought you did well with the drone footage considering how windy it was👍 All the best👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks Des. How have you been keeping? Yeah, I had the drone in 30mph winds and it did the job. Wouldn't take it out in stronger winds. You out this weekend?

[@DesGreene]

@@MontyOutdoors Yes, we're out I the van in the Derbyshire Dales. Just got back in the pub after a hike 😁

[@brianharley1882]

Another great video the nevis looked great gaz's mat looked good wonder how it performed atb

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers Brian! Gaz loved his mat and found it comfy. You thinking of getting it?

[@brianharley1882]

@@MontyOutdoors need another as other one i have is not holding air

[@myplace848]

Absolutely stunning scenery. No shortage of water up there either. I was waiting for Connor MacLoed to show up but then again that's another story isn't it.

[@MontyOutdoors]

It's absolutely gorgeous mate and glad you enjoyed... but who is Conor? 😂

[@myplace848]

@@MontyOutdoors From the movie "Highlander" with Sean Connery.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@myplace848 Sorry mate, never seen it haha. But was Sean Connery's character not something like a Spanish guy of African descent with a Scottish accent lol?

[@myplace848]

@@MontyOutdoors Certainly was my friend. A fantastic portrayal of course by the Master.

[@myplace848]

@@MontyOutdoors A movie well worth checking out I'd suggest If you haven't seen it Monty. Definitely an all-time favourite of mine since I was a teenager.(when it came out).

[@jimanderson5567]

Nice wee video again, wee bit windy up there. Cant have video without a vestibule mention. Keep up the good work.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Vestibule lol. Believe it or not, it wasn't too windy, my microphone is just so bad it could pick up a fly buzzing past. Hope you are well handsome xx

[@JAMIE.B.1970]

another good vid lads' ben lawers mountain range beautiful' brilliant scenery' monty never doubt the vango tent' it was found by james mcllwraith of govan' 1966' built to last' it actually used to be called the govan tent back then' but changed to vango'which is the anagram of govan' wee bit of useless information bro but true lol' keep them coming atb ⛺⛺👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks Jamie, glad you enjoyed it mate and Gaz' video is out tomorrow. I saw the same tent get flattened in 65mph winds, but it was nowhere near as taut as in this video. I had no idea about the history but thank you so much. That's a fun camping porn fact! 😂 Hope you are well mate and thanks again.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

That a great spot guys, Liking the look of those of lochans, may have to try one myself round there, its been a few years since I was up MNT, cheers A

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi Andrew, nice to hear from you mate. Hope you are well? This is my favourite munro for so many reasons: the water sources as you mentioned, it's an easy stroll compared to other munros, the views are stunning, and there's plenty of places to pitch the tent! Genuinely my best camp ever and I have the amazing Gaz to thank for it.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome scenery

[@MontyOutdoors]

You should come over to Scotland, mate!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@MontyOutdoors soon as Covid is done- I will come

[@graemesaunderson4218]

Another nice wee video.Great views. ATB

[@graemesaunderson4218]

@@MontyOutdoors No mate, unfortunately I`m busy with decorating my flat.I am off to loch chon in a couple of weeks for a 3 night stay.It`s time to try out my newly acquired kayak.I may even be interested in the group camp you talked about.

[@graemesaunderson4218]

@@MontyOutdoors Mo mate, unfortunately i`m busy redecorating my flat.I am off to loch chon for a 3 nighter to try out my newly acquired kayak.As for your bad camping experience.Just rite it off to experience.Your next camp with recharge your enthusiasm.You have many great adventures yet to come ATB

[@jimmyhunter2983]

Great vid, good to see Gaz out too. Stunning scenery ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MontyOutdoors]

Gaz is quite possibly the best dude to camp with. Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

Nice one Monty. Tarmachan Ridge is a great walk. I'm supposed to be going to Lawers Range again on Sunday to get the final 2 I never got before because of weather. Take care mate

[@MontyOutdoors]

I'll probably do the entirety of it one day. Will you be videoing it? Look out for some good camping spots! Hope you are well mate, I'm doing OK thanks.

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

@@MontyOutdoors aye doing good mate. Weather's not looking great this weekend. Might have to postpone another week. Thunder and lightning forcast ⚡🌩️

[@andym2869]

Absolute magic stuff..top class lads ⛰️🏕️

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks, sir! Gaz' perspective is up tomorrow I believe.

[@pawoutdoors9290]

Great vid. Love the drone shots. Looked like a good stressless day. One step in front of the other. Nice boots Monty Cheers from the endlessly hot northern Rockies.

[@MontyOutdoors]

I do need to improve on the drone shots, but there are some belters in there! But thank you for the kind words, Robert. It was my best camp in a long time and it eliminated all stressors, so you nailed it with that comment. And I forgot to do a review on those boots, these ones I am not so keen on, but they are visually nice. Delighted you enjoyed and thanks for popping by! :)

[@pawoutdoors9290]

You are far to hard on yourself. The country has beautiful scenery and you capture it well. Keep a journal right down one good thing a day. Look back at it once in a while. The good times are better after struggles. Cheers mate.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@pawoutdoors9290 I criticise myself to much hence the anxiety via low self worth but I have these incredible comments from incredible people like yourself that help massively... while others kick me back down lol. I has a journal... but struggled with it. So my screensavers are happy faces and I re read comments on my channel 🙂

[@stephengray6996]

Nice wee video, cheers guys

[@MontyOutdoors]

No problem, Stephen. This was my favourite camping trip of 2021.

[@bobbycollins2854]

Another good one Monty I really like the Nevis 100

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks Bobby. Are you thinking about getting it?

[@bobbycollins2854]

@@MontyOutdoors yeah Monty I have soul 300 but too big for just myself

[@GraysOutdoors]

Nice one Monty. Loved the drone shots. ATB Grays

[@MontyOutdoors]

I'm sure I responded to this, like the 3 others, but glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks. Kind words are hugely appreciated.

[@GraysOutdoors]

@@MontyOutdoors cheers this is my first comment on this video.

[@OUTDOORALLY]

Stunning drone footage with perfect soundtrack ! How were the desert boots to walk in ? Good video mate 👍🏻🏕

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers Ally! They were OK, they had pretty decent grip but my preference are the other ones. You interested in them?

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Good video monty Good drone video too

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

@@MontyOutdoors me OK. Keep uploading stuff to my channel James Higgins open world. It's a small channel 373 subs but I love it and get some good feed back review some camping meals to monty have a good weekend mate James

[@thisismylaine]

Amazing views! It looked beautiful. I think I need a little microphone for my iPhone. My phone seems to make a light breeze sound like a hurricane. I need to pick something up. Xxx

[@MontyOutdoors]

I just recently bought a microphone to improve the audio and overall video quality because of that same problem. They are not cheap. Glad you enjoyed it, Lainey!

[@westcoastcamping2985]

Good to see your mixing up different types of locations. Excellent content and well done on bagging another Munro. ⛰🏕

[@MontyOutdoors]

I've never been really keen on returning to the same spots mate. I want you guys to experience something new each week! And thanks mate. Number 4 and more to come. How many have you bagged?

[@westcoastcamping2985]

@@MontyOutdoors unfortunately none mate. Done some smaller hills and planned on doing some Munro’s but it’s been a bit of a challenge over the last 18 months . Hopefully thing’s moving in the right direction now. 👍🏻🤞

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@westcoastcamping2985 Mate, you ever fancy a munro - please be the "easier" ones lol, you give me a shout.

[@laffitteoutdoors]

Hi Monty and Gaz! Love the gear. We use similar as well and makes for a great trip. Amazing views guys!

[@MontyOutdoors]

What is it you use if you don't mind me asking? And glad you enjoyed it mate! I think Gaz' perspective is up tomorrow, so stay tuned!

[@GazTheExplorer]

We got good weather for this mate. Enjoyed the camp and hike Monty. Nice pace on the climb and descent and a great wild camp with fantastic views of surrounding Munros. We will get another camp up a Munro sorted very soon. ATB.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Best camping trip I've been out on mate, thanks again. And it was a speedy descent once I got some chocolate 😂😂

[@scotsman7843]

Awsome drone footage

[@MontyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it mate and I'll be taking lessons on how to improve!

[@locheeman]

Good video mate, looked like a braw place to camp.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks mate and it's my best camp. The more I think of it, I genuinely think this was my best camping experience.

[@ScottishMountainGoat]

Nice one Monty, what a perfect pitch and those were some fantastic drone shots! Absolutely stunning place up there.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers Kris! Can you offer any advice on how to improve the drone footage? I feel the "rising" shots generally don't work and speed is an issue! Plus my mate told me to drop to 1080 60fps, I think it's automatically set at 4k 30fps and YT isn't really setup for 4k. I say this to you as your photography skills are world class. Like Messi with a camera.

[@ScottishMountainGoat]

@@MontyOutdoors Haha, I wouldn't say that good but I'll take a complement where I can get one, cheers man! If speeds a problem, I went into my settings and turned the sensitivity way down on the controls so you can get finer control and smoother movements. Slow and steady. For resolution, I just match it to whatever resolution I'm uploading the video or higher. For fps, I usually upload my videos at 24 or 30p but i try to film with the drone in 60 so it gives me the option to slow down if need-be. As for the rising shots, I think they key is to throw in a bit of tilt on the camera at the same time to get the whole parallax effect going on. I was toying with the idea of making some videos around this kinda stuff, cause as you can tell, I'm a massive geek and love it 😁!

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@ScottishMountainGoat Mate that's excellent advice and I fully get what you are saying. I saw someone say "imagine you're taking a shot from a moving helicopter" and without a doubt, they are the best ones. I'll mess with the settings over the next week! Me and Gaz are hoping you do more camping videos. Any plans?

[@ScottishMountainGoat]

@@MontyOutdoors Got plans this weekend and weekend of the 21st but free outside that if you fancy a spare wheel? 😄

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@ScottishMountainGoat I believe I'm free on the Sat 29th if you fancy a trek and camp somewhere?

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Gaz the explorer in person! We're off to the Galloway dark skies park on Friday. You think that be ok? Monty you're not an amateur! Hope you had a magic trek n camp fellas!💫💎💎

[@MontyOutdoors]

Didn't the observatory get set on fire or do you mean you're in that general area? Loads of places to camp there! When it comes to munro climbing, I am an amateur! And it was magnificent and my favourite ever camp, Nicola, thanks.

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@MontyOutdoors don't know why my comment got deleted when I replied here. 😳

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@NicolaMaxwell KZbin randomly does that. Happened to Nicky Whyte too. It's annoying.

[@nickywhyte7546]

Re post, glad you stated about problems with your mat. I've noticed others say similar things about different inflatables as well. It's important to see honest reviews with pro's and con's of equipment. Confidence in equipment, enhances a confident camp.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@nickywhyte7546 True Nicky... as much as I hate genuine criticism it's a necessity for what I do.

[@ColinOutside]

Superb Monty, good to see you out with Gaz again. The drone shots were excellent, I've had trouble with thermarest mats in the past I've been using trekology mats lately they've performed well but I'd say Exped are the best mats I've used never had an issue with them. Atb Colin.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed. I'm tempted to sell my thermarest and get the synmat - 7 I think is the one with a similar r value - as I've had constant issues and they are uncomfortable. Although the thermarest has a lifetime guarantee...

[@meemeebrown26b]

Great video Monty / Gaz hope the midges were nice to you i got bitten to death by them lol Atb Nigel.

[@MontyOutdoors]

This is now the 5th comment whose response has went missing lol. Glad you enjoyed it mate. I wear Deet so I never have any issues with midges :)

[@GusExplores]

Brilliant video mate, I need to do this ridge soon. Do you think there will be any fish in the wee lochan just down from where you camped? I am like the sound of camping at that lochan with my rod.

[@MontyOutdoors]

I've honestly no idea as I don't fish, but I was told there is fish in every lochan so you might get lucky. How you been keeping anyway mate? Hope life has been kind to you.

[@GusExplores]

@@MontyOutdoors might be worth a try, I will know when I get there. I am doing not bad mate. It was good to see you on your live feed last night.

[@AirdrieRambler]

Very enjoyable video Monty (and Gaz). Looks like you got some great weather there and at least that breeze would have kept the midges at bay. If you are looking for a reliable and comfortable sleeping mat I can recommend the Mountain Equipment Helium 3.8. Not the lightest but I've always had a decent sleep on it.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate and glad you enjoyed the content. Massively appreciate the comment too. I'll check that mat out over the weekend as legends like yourself have been so helpful with advising of other mats.

[@MrWildWales]

Looked great lads amazing views! If you're getting a new mic take a look at the rode wireless go, good for hiding behind your coat away from wind.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks mate, will check it out. And we could maybe lure Gaz down to Wales soon, what do you think?

[@MrWildWales]

@@MontyOutdoors Get him down here san 👌😁

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@MrWildWales Get a sesh sorted. Is the henchman up for it?

[@MrWildWales]

@@MontyOutdoors I'll talk him into it. I'm away the last week of august though

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@MrWildWales Let's aim for September! Easier for me.

[@ayrshirecamper7040]

Nice views Chris

[@MontyOutdoors]

Are you up for a munro, Alan?

[@ayrshirecamper7040]

@@MontyOutdoors yes but I don’t get paid until a week on Monday mate just got new iPhone

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@ayrshirecamper7040 My next munro is September I think and you said! Me and Mark will show you how to make quality content 👌

[@ayrshirecamper7040]

@@MontyOutdoors thanks mate then I can try out my new phone

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@ayrshirecamper7040 Buzzing for it. You'll hit 100 in no time!!!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nicely done chaps. 👌🏼 Getting better with the drone too mate. 👍🏻

[@MontyOutdoors]

I'm getting there mate. And thanks for watching and commenting, I'm sure Gaz' will be a better journey as he's a fascinating and brilliant bloke. I heard you're only out next Friday mate and not Saturday?

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@MontyOutdoors I'm not sure what night I'm doing yet, haven't been very well this week, so waiting to see how I feel on Friday.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@WalkWithWallace Hope you are feeling well, mate. Hopefully a result against Rijeka will lift your mood too :D

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@MontyOutdoors haha, that would certainly help. 😁

[@barbararankin5038]

You have the loveliest eyes!

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thank you :) I do get this quite often haha.

[@tps3057]

Amazing video n views guys

[@MontyOutdoors]

This was my best ever camp :) Have you checked Gaz out?

[@tps3057]

Yeah I subscribe to him m8

[@tps3057]

N I can't wait to get geared up n out myself monty

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@tps3057 When are you hoping to get that done by? What do you have so far?

[@tps3057]

Need a gd tent ,sleeping bag n mat .I know which mat n bag..can't make my mind up on tent lol ...n I've got everything else

[@fraserconnell21]

Good job👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers Fraser! Hope you are well, mate.

[@ddolly5024]

Ive a thermarest keeps deflating to , pain in the ass. Gonna get another mat different brand, nice we camp chilly indeed.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Think I'm gonna resend this one back too. Getting really annoyed with this mat. Even the reviews online are hot and cold.

[@ddolly5024]

@@MontyOutdoors something from Amazon will do the job, u camping tonight

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@ddolly5024 Amazon mats are cheap crap. Stay clear. And tomorrow mate... in the rain. You?

[@ddolly5024]

Few weeks.mate , cant believe how cold it got for u, what about trekolgy mats

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@ddolly5024 Trekology mats are fine in summer. But I need mats with a good r value. Coastal camp in a few weeks I take it?

[@lomino6478]

Great Video 😊👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

What do you prefer mate? Camping videos up mountains? Next to a loch? In a forest? Mate... this was my favourite camp ever!!!

[@lomino6478]

@@MontyOutdoors I can see why, the walk in was so beautiful, and the views from your camping site were stunning. As for my preferences, I love them all! I love camping in the mountains, but to see your Loch side camps is something different. Also your solo and camping with others are both great 😊👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@lomino6478 It's some effort though mate but worth it once you reach the top! And I have a solo in the forest tomorrow in the rain 😀 How have you been keeping?

[@lomino6478]

@@MontyOutdoors you're like me, love rain ☔😊

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@lomino6478 All set big man. Rainfall radar isn't looking particularly great at the moment, but where I'm going as heavy rain forecasted later. Wish me luck. Going to try something different in my video today as well. I hope you have a great Thursday mate.

[@rollingpanda9590]

Man I've got the Nevis 200 (first tent) and I've never had it taut like that. Head space is my main issue actually. Thinking of the cloud peak 2. Curious why you went with this instead

[@MontyOutdoors]

I just went round, and round, and round making it as taut as possible, but I'm sure I need to be careful because if you make it too taut, it can damage the poles I'd imagine. I took this up instead of the Cloud Peak because it's significantly lower in weight and conditions were calm, so no need for a sturdy tent. If winds were stronger and it was wet, I'd take the Cloud Peak as it's a spacious tent with awesome headroom! Thanks for popping by mate.

[@rollingpanda9590]

Cheers mate. I was thinking of upgrading to the cloud peak or helm compact 2 and using that full time. Interesting to hear your thoughts on the weight difference

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@rollingpanda9590 To he honest, I'm not really one for being ultra lightweight. One of my mountaineering tents is actually 3.4kg. But if I can drop weight I will. 200g between them, but for space, comfort, and stability: I'd go for the CP2. But 200g is big when it all adds up.

[@rollingpanda9590]

@@MontyOutdoors Good insight mate, cheers.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@rollingpanda9590 Picking between tents is murder haha. There's a wonderful person who is a part of this community who actually got a Compact Helm 2 and offered to give me the Cloud Peak 2 for free as mine has a defect. I asked the woman if she wanted to do a giveaway instead on the channel and she said yes! So hopefully that's still in place and you can maybe enter the giveaway?

[@sunnyjim1355]

There are no 'mountains' anywhere in the British Isles, just big hills. Anything you can get up and down in a day is not a mountain.... and that's why Britain's three highest peaks just have names, not 'Mount Whatever''.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Granted different classification systems exist and the UK has small mountains, they are universally accepted as mountains.

[@peesua]

Gaz gets younger looking every time I see him.

[@MontyOutdoors]

😂 The Baby Faced Assassin of wild camping.