Night of WONDER Turns To TERROR While Camping On Irish Mountain

[@VicvicW]

Hey Stephen. I'm currently off work with issues of workplace stress (which I know you have some experience with) and I would just like to let you know that your channel is such a comfort. It's great to see you having fun on these adventures and enthusing about your kit. Makes me want to get out there when I get chance!

[@davidpoots8362]

I do work stress professionally (honest) Please don't wait, try using the time off for a mini adventure

[@ambrosenuk]

I love how this changed from ‘A Windy Night Of WONDER Camping Under The Stars’ to ‘A Windy Night Photographing Uranus’ as I watched it

[@StephenJReid]

I couldn’t resist. I have since changed it back as the click through rate plummeted 😂

[@ambrosenuk]

@@StephenJReid Having to act more highbrow as clickbait? What is the world coming to?

[@ambrosenuk]

I also have to mention that I loved the video.

[@rubymorton9725]

I really liked the shot of you and the tent when you were leaning slightly back looking at the night sky (Although you said your head torch wasn't bright enough). To me it invokes awe and wonder at the universe.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah me too. It was tough to pick one.The one I liked was the most technically difficult one, but maybe the simple photo was better

[@moebana4044]

@@StephenJReid Yeah I agree with Ruby, that picture was by far my favourite. My main joy in winter camping is the night sky and I'd kill for a picture like that

[@GaryB_OutandAbout]

09:00 “I feel like, there’s no way it can get windy again” And then that cut 😂👍🏼 This video had a lot, nice work. Cheers, Gary B

[@murphyjp30]

First time watching one of your videos it was incredible I was amazed with how clear the stars are visible.

[@ImNotHereEither]

Great editing. Great photos. Mad night!

[@alanslade2319]

Absolutely bloody brilliant thank you Stephen for taking us with, and the pictures were amazing, but I'm so impressed with that tent and you looked so comfortable and warm.thanks again for the great work and fun . take care of yourself and yours Alan.🌬️⛺😱👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan 🙂 was very toasty. My kit was a bit overkill for the temperature but I’ve had too many cold winter nights that I’m not risking it again

[@nattieo]

2:05 was not expecting the Futurama reference, but now it's stuck in my head 😂

[@StephenJReid]

Stuck in my head since 1999 😂

[@richardkrcmar7821]

Incredible to see the night sky without light pollution, always amazes me and makes me feel incredibly small and insignificant.

[@StephenJReid]

Makes you realise how much we misss

[@anto687]

I love this, the joy in your voice really makes me want to go out and do some star photography again! A remote timer is a really good add by the by, lets you do sequences and get a timelapse of the stars moving! Also lets you trigger single shots without needing a timer, just press the shutter button on hte remote instead, no shake! :D

[@_crane_7475]

I love your channel and your humor. That tent is a TANK! Keep doing what you are doing, because we LOVE IT! Cheers

[@davidpoots8362]

Night sky has been amazing this week, 5 planets on view. Loved your pictures

[@nightlyre198]

Found your channel a couple of days ago and I’ve been binging through your content. Absolutely fabulous and hilarious. Thank you!

[@anniejones1839]

Same here

[@handofpringels62]

I recently had the incredible experience of visiting the "Sternenpark Winklmoos-Alm" in souther Bavaria during peak shooting star times. It was a humblingly beatiful view.

[@StephenJReid]

Sounds amazing!

[@IvanDP1967]

Some amazing pictures there Stephen, many thanks for sharing them with us. Don't think anyone on youtube could make a windy night on a mountain as entertaining as you did 👍

[@StephenJReid]

🙂 thanks

[@samfleck8345]

Wonderful camera work, especially the selfie stuff. The enthusiasm is contagious and laughing out loud watching at midnight is a great nightcap. Lang may yer lum reek

[@spacekat8249]

Always a pleasure to discover what will be the "video of the week" as they all are differents. That one was really intesting for those who had ever try to shoot the stars; And, next time you'lle see a shooting star don't wish less wind, it was incredible to see how strong wind the tent can resist

[@StephenJReid]

thanks! 🙂

[@nigelmcardle4112]

What an amazing adventure in the mountains and wow what incredible photos of the stars!

[@evachjourney]

I know it was not the one you were looking for but the photo you looking up next to the tent is my top one! I love symbolism and poetic and that one is very poetic to me….This was a beautiful video - the starts the extreme of the calm and wind the disco lights 🤣….

[@StephenJReid]

I really liked that one too. Might try it as the thumbnail

[@grahamrennie598]

We love your outdoor adventure videos the most, but this one has been one of the most interesting ones you have made in a while. In particular, when you were pointing out the star constellations had us both reaching for the tablet to look up things for ourselves. And the pictures were absolutely class

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! I really enjoyed making this one 🙂

[@motogte]

Incredible video man, keep em coming.

[@rcordiner]

Live composite mode on lumix cameras allows you to take a base exposure and then will stack a series of long exposures for stars without over exposing your tent

[@StephenJReid]

Oh that’s very cool

[@joereddy2431]

Well done Stephen.A great video.Thank you

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Joe

[@LindyP]

Loved it - thank you

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Lindy 🙂

[@garyesler2948]

1st time watching your video excellent stuff 👍

[@Bill.Pearson]

I love the excitement in your voice as you explore the night sky. I feel the same way when I get out of the city to a remote area to do astrophotography. Unfortunately, it's at least a 5-hour drive for me to get to a dark sky preserve, so I only manage it a couple of times a year. Nice episode. I think I need some of those party lights; lighting in the tent is always so dreary.

[@StephenJReid]

Yikes I thought 60mins was a long drive for dark skies, won't complain about that again!

[@hoellenhund1000]

What's that category... - campertainment?! Love it!

[@StephenJReid]

I'll take it 🤣

[@blackoak4978]

I remember winter camping a few years ago when I wasn't completely equipped for it. I needed steel pegs to dig into the frozen ground, but only had aluminum pegs which bent when I tried to use them. I ended up using logs, rocks and snow to hold down the corners, and it ended up being a windy night. It wasn't a good night as the weights moved and the tent nearly collapsed, but I remember thinking "I'll be ready next time".

[@blackoak4978]

I don't mind being out in weather like that. I find that as long as I can trust my tent I can relax enough to sleep

[@SoloSarahBX]

Absolutely magic ✨ thank you 🙏🏻 ❤

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Sarah 😁

[@SVFresh2Salty]

Great Photography and great video ! I love it when we are out at sea and can the stars , it always amazes me how insignificant we are and how amazing the world we exist in is truly awesome.

[@StephenJReid]

Amazing isn’t it? You must get some amazing views of the night sky!

[@SVFresh2Salty]

@ we do I just got to figure a way of capturing it

[@jujujay]

Didn’t feel such a storm just an normal Irish wild winter 🥶 💨 😂 camping ⛺️ weather for sure to enjoy the still cold sky’s!

[@SpiralofDragon]

How dare you say you have marvelous homemade sausage rolls and not share the recipe :D Love your videos. They’re always so beautifully shot and you have funny and informative commentary. You may have inspired me to try taking a shot at doing the WHW next year.

[@DavidMurray1]

Great video, had a completely still night on Binnian summit two summers ago and don't think I'll ever forget how beautiful it was

[@StephenJReid]

Binnian is unbelievable if you get a still night. Only ever windy when I’m up there!

[@johnjamesoutdoors]

Loved the photography, great shots and video!

[@Sally4th_]

Damn, that's a good tent! And the disco lights were just that perfect extra touch - wonder what the other campers/hikers thought :) Thanks for the amazing astro shots too and, as ever, your good humour.

[@StephenJReid]

Some UFO reports perhaps 😂

[@CorvusNumber6]

You missed your chance to write "Subscribe" 👍🏻🤣 Great video, especially the starscapes! 🌃👍🏻

[@StephenJReid]

😂 doh!

[@kylesomerville7078]

Stunning video and a stunning spot. A clear night in the Mournes under the stars is good for the soul 👌.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kyle

[@tarnnicolson2500]

Another amazing and enjoyable video Sir. Love the pictures and the night sky looked amazing. What a privilege to experience that night sky. Thanks again

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂

[@hedleythorne]

What a superb video. Vern 1 did well, the stars were amazing and I even enjoyed your freakish disco! Mate, keep these excellent videos coming, I can only aspire to this. 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Hedley 🙂

[@beardedvikingmtber]

I’m not into camping or photography but this vid made me want to go out on a night time MTB ride 🤙🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Night time bike rides are fun. Although I’ve found because you need a bright light on the bike, it somewhat ruins your night vision for the sky

[@esther8138]

So lucky that you got that shooting star on camera!

[@StephenJReid]

I know! Actually saw a couple that night but camera was only on for that one

[@leebarton1143]

Brilliant Video again and your Camera work is Insane. Loved it.😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks for watching Lee

[@johnny71cUK]

Excellent video Stephen loved the star views

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Johnny

[@gillscott34]

Loved your filming. Im here in Whitehead and being by the sea I get pretty strong winds. But I like you, said earlier in the evening coming from Belfast where is this storm. Bit of hype for nothing about this storm. Ate my words later and I applaud you that your tent kept you safe, really a bad one. Even the chimney from Ballylumford power station took a. hit and parts of Whitehead had no electricity. I was safe in my little brick terrace, but amazing you held up on that mountain top in those winds. Amazing!

[@rogerwprice]

Fabulous - thanks!

[@StephenJReid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

Nice video! I haven't had to deal with wind like that while camping yet!! I really hope I get a few dark nights on my upcoming trip, love the dark night like ya

[@NikkiEvernight]

Stunning photos mate,a beautiful camp. Glad you got away before it got worse!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂

[@damedavidfrith55]

❤ it thanks

[@alanlyness8413]

Awesome. I have just bought my 1st morrorless and can't wait to learn.

[@StephenJReid]

Congrats! Just start experimenting and having fun

[@alanrobertson5497]

Great video Stephen, been a while since I've seen a shooting star. Love watching ❤❤

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan

[@daleyoutdoors]

What a night. You won’t forget that one any time soon 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Nope! Planning to do a lot more camping this winter. Didn’t do a lot last year

[@squidwurf]

Awwwww hey! Those night sky photos Stephen, incredible. I love it.

[@Simon_W74]

Yet again brilliant videography and Photography thrown in for good measure. I have spent many an hour in the good old days for film trying to capture the starts and even lighting. I did try using my when it was still new my Canon 1D3 to take night shots. It is amazing how even a tiny bit of light can overexposed when you don't notice it when looking through the viewfinder. Not tried it for well over 8 years. May have another go when the weather is a little bit less blowy. As it was bad enough having to drive in it in the early hours having to collect my Daughter from her Works Do. I wonder if the Exped Chair conversion would fit on my Big Agnes SL, as that would save having to buy a low chair for those horrible day when I am out with my Sea Kayak camping.

[@StephenJReid]

Check in case big Agnes make their own conversion kit. Most brands have their own version

[@Simon_W74]

@ stranglely that didn’t occur to me. Will definitely have a look.

[@benpaulley8565]

Great video, excellent stuff. 👍💪👏

[@TheOpenboater]

Wow, so much content in one wee video. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂

[@craigy1872]

4:07 would be good to see someone test this tent with the double pole set up. I bought one a few weeks ago but haven’t used it yet and I’m still unsure if I’ll keep it. Seems it’s prone to failing in some winds that you wouldn’t expect.

[@StephenJReid]

FellManDave has a video up of him actually putting his full body weight on the tent when it’s doubled poled. So far from my experience it’s solid enough with 1 pole for any conditions I would expect to go out in. But I’m still going to get an extra set for when the forecast or location is iffy.

[@EP-o1x]

Amazing video Stephen! That recline though 😂😂😂

[@StephenJReid]

😁 smooth 😂

[@n2thelite]

Awesome

[@callummacinnes3677]

Nice one Stephen, really enjoyed the bit on astronomy and night photography. That tent really held up well. Atb

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Callum

[@HikingandcampingwithAdrian]

Brilliant I enjoyed this love the lights I've just went and ordered some 😅 Ah that sky makes it all worth it. Another amazing video Thanks 🙌

[@paulkennedy5021]

Great camp Stephen. Enjoyed watching it. Agh, you’re tempting me in the search for that perfect camp chair! That’s a great advert for the Vern 1!

[@pixelpeter3883]

Disco Tent looks like a heck of a party from the outside! :-)

[@frambo7]

Great vid mate. Good to see you busting out the Paramo again Paramo man

[@hazetheherd2214]

That was brilliant, you got some great shots !

[@assassinschris]

That was awesome man , loved the stars pics 😎👌👌👌

[@StephenJReid]

thank you!

[@RachelWhelton]

Brilliant! 😄

[@aovreberg]

Great video :) Love your content Stephen!

[@AjaySingh-228]

Wow its superb cool sir 😃

[@jsimes1]

Well how fun was that! Well except the bent tent pole and the gale force winds ... I haven't taken astro photos in years! I'm so looking forward to retiring to Scotland! Not that the mountains of New Hampshire aren't beautiful but the lack of wild camping or even park up places in America is kind of a bother!

[@BrianWelshPhotography]

well put together 🎥📸👌

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Brian. Been a while since I’ve done a bit of photography and not just video

[@Greenmanure62]

My favourite pootuber! Great photography. 😊

[@StephenJReid]

💩 🎥 🤪

[@stephenchild2310]

Thanks for another entertaining and informative video. I think that’s one of your best yet. I’ve been up Doan a few times, in daylight and good weather, but I’m still not sure of the correct pronunciation. I’ve heard it referred to in several ways.

[@StephenJReid]

I asked a local once and they said it as a single syllable Doan, like phone. Others I’ve head as two syllables Doe-Anne

[@RH1812]

A Stephen Sunday. Klaatu!

[@Hedgerow-Media-UK]

My father was from Limavady. He would call that wind " blowing a bloody hooly out there "

[@featherstonesgarage5293]

One of your best videos so far! Camping isn’t camping without the stars. Do you have a place at home to dry your kit?

[@chrisstoh2975]

Best title ever.

[@StephenJReid]

Had to change it, was wrecking the video performance 😂😂

[@chrisstoh2975]

I'm not angry, just disappointed...😂

[@Ken-jp1gr]

Excelent!

[@agent44nobull]

Top top quality sir, photo's are beautiful. What a treat that was. Bordering on getting blown off there 😂

[@foreveryoungarts4657]

Leave nothing but footprints, that was an impressive break down :D

[@Roof_monkey.]

Great video fantastic photography 👌🏻. The exped chair will any mat fit it?

[@StephenJReid]

Not necessarily, the dimensions would need to be the same as the Exped mat I think. Although a lot of camping mat brands have their own version. Thermarest and sea to summit definitely do

[@Roof_monkey.]

@ I have the big Agnes rapide XL long wide.

[@Martycycleman]

I think the comments say it all Stephen, great stuff.😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Marty

[@JustinRose5629]

Class

[@275simon]

We have the remote control lights in our disco caravan

[@StephenJReid]

Fellow people of culture

[@MotoHikes]

14:00 That looks suspiciously like my tent once I've hot boxed it 😂

[@StephenJReid]

😂

[@Jeff-q4u]

Good morning. Hope you're doing OK. Really good photography, beautiful stars and planets, but no milky-way? We have a major - red alert storm at the moment, even the football was cancelled (Liverpool) that what you went camping in? BTW lovely shooting star 🌟 🌠🪐

[@StephenJReid]

Milky Way is faintly visible in the other angle shots. No this wasn’t during storm Darragh

[@philodowd8080]

Just subbed fabulous

[@Chilternwildcamper]

Thanks so much brilliant as always but especially how to photograph the tent and stars and what its actually like to try to do this.

[@graememccullough8922]

My 1st solo summit camp was flat calm and clear skies on Commedagh. Ain't had one like like since lol. You just put me in the mood to go up tomorrow. Whats the best setup forna mobile phone to take star pics? Another great vid Stephen 👌

[@StephenJReid]

Most phones have a night mode now. You want as long an exposure as possible.

[@donpardoe8067]

I haven't heard so much wind since you played your sister up with the fart machine!😄

[@StephenJReid]

😂😂 she’s never forgiven me

[@stephenhawe4331]

Great video Stephen 👍 Did you not manage to capture the Galactic Core? It’s my favourite look for when I’m out in dark skies. Fab photos!!

[@ChrissyCrow]

It was a ufo 😂 I love this video. It is so wholesome. ❤

[@StephenJReid]

Unidentified Farting Object?

[@Damomasts]

Give us a wee video recipe for those sausage rolls please.

[@StephenJReid]

I didn’t make them unfortunately

[@simonmartin9616]

What do you think of the Paramo insulation layer? Have you tired it in the cold with wind and rain?

[@StephenJReid]

It’s great so far. I sized up so I can fit it over layers and also sleep in it without feeling restricted. Haven’t had it out in heavy all day rain yet, but I’ve gotten it soaked in a shower and it dried quite quickly in the wind

[@PhillipSimpson-mx6vm]

Stephen you always make me laugh 😂 disco lights ! I bought similar ones thinking it was just warm yellow light. How many ufo sightings will be reported up there that night! 😅

[@StephenJReid]

The multicolor party mode was a very pleasant surprise 😂

[@adyburns7400]

8:33 - 8:43 Stephen, is that the 'Milky Way' directly above the tent ??? A wee bit of photoshop on that and that's an epic shot. You've just done something I want to do.....maybe next year !! Great video

[@StephenJReid]

So it is! I hadn’t spotted it during the camp, but could faintly see it while editing. Might go and rework some of the edits

[@adyburns7400]

@@StephenJReid I'd say worth a go titled "sleeping/camping under the Milky Way'

[@StephenJReid]

@@adyburns7400 But I don't talk about the milky way in the video so thats a title with no payoff

[@x.soph.x]

Just thinking to myself, ya know how you saw someone else's lights off in the distance, can u imagine them noticing your lights and thinking " what in the world is going on over there?" 😂😂😂

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Stephen what are them gloves you have??

[@StephenJReid]

PGYTECH Master photography gloves

[@fastfreddy19641]

Was that Orion just above the tent?

[@StephenJReid]

Yup, plus a few of his chums

[@buckleheid]

the stars were very cool Stephen, how you liking the Paramo Torres? Been thinking of getting the gilet version to go over my smock or the whole jacket, undecided so far

[@StephenJReid]

it's a great jacket. I sized up so I could fit it over loads of layers and also sleep in it without feeling restricted.

[@AustinBranson]

Orion mirrors man at rest right?, id love to be w. Ireland has always fasinated me ,id be posted just fine w a mawve Binchy, followed by about half chapter of mabe Dr.Fin.O.R. or pilcher. Matter fact im fixing to start quite a heavyweight,cannot wait to see how feels in hands reading. you got GENUINE laugh outta me , double time because,my laugh jump scared me. You had said how it felt as if theres noway the wind would start up again,pan to frightful .ha So thought id,pass on that nugget of humor, here in ky ill look around i swear our lands were wither connected or close at one point , growing up, i remember up to about say three years ago ,rain all the time in fact thats why i fell in love w rainy gloomy skies . Fun fact weve a deluge tonight . Got to listen to it . Stay safe out there. The face you had same one i had traversing my road tonight right at darkfall, was so critical literal angels i believe saved me , in form of carheadlights right when needed most at last little stretch of riad i was toast if not the atypical branch on ground crack a loud one as people say thats truth. Then as if life itself was roliing around belly laughing whatever this was ,prank , made sound outta its mouth , never ever has wildlife tryed talking to me , this did ws animal sounding or someone, thing is im a woman at time vernable so who bloody knows what type event i made through by skin of teeth . Soon as got to area where my camea would catch sight of me ,yes we really do have to have thise here now o and one on in home , folks starving , things of the like but yea the trail of cars died off straitaway. And for next several hundred feet to my door noone passed me. Sorry , im praying anyone who needs to read this. Does . Love to all. 🤍🌃