Camping with my CHEAPEST Gear

Camping with my CHEAPEST Gear: I'll NEVER Compromise on THIS Again
In this video I head out camping with the cheapest gear setup I own. I started out with this kind of budget gear but I'll never compromise on one specific bit of equipment again.
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[@PaulMessner]

I have a 4 Season Tent up for grabs? raffall.com/paulmessner

[@kennycube5126]

I'll have it 😁

[@jayhoney2422]

Put my name down please

[@kennycube5126]

What am I talking about. I've just got a tent. I no longer want it 😁

[@PaulSmith-pi4om]

That would be an upgrade from nowt. My mate took his tent back. I will play the pity vote. I don't care. 😃

[@ianjones3044]

£6.30 is £6.30 spoken like a true Yorkshireman, proud of you Paul.

[@nevetsre7001]

I went out to North Yorks at thr weekend. So many people in the pub had rab mid layers, scarpa boots and expensive carbon walking poles. I had my millets fleece, hi-tec boots, Chinese walking poles and cheap back pack. The most expensive piece of gear was the pedigree terrier by far!

[@heather333]

I love my Peter Storm rain jacket and my JRT❤

[@iknowyoureright8564]

Some people have all the gear and no idea. Or you’ll get the people who talk to you like they’ve been hiking for decades when in reality, they watched a tiktok and decided it looked nice and decided to take it up a few months back. I have £60 boots, mid layer was a tenner and any old T shirt under that…..and I’ve been hiking 20 years..up in the mountains in heatwaves, up in 3ft of snow, sideways rain and wind that would hold you up if you fell. 😂 Because it’s my passion, I could buy those more expensive things if the notion took me….but my ethos is…if I’m feeling the Cold then I’m not going fast enough. Lol. Nothing wrong with good gear, but some of the people who have it can be very snobby about it, that’s what grinds my gears. We all start somewhere. Great vid Paul.

[@tireddad51]

Fashion innit, like Land Rovers in Chelsea.

[@dcaudwell]

Nobody needs a dog that expensive! Other budget dogs are available and give a better bang for the bark! (;

[@dcaudwell]

@@iknowyoureright8564 To be fair, some people have none of the (cool, expensive) gear and no idea! (; Equally, I have been lectured plenty of times by snobby folks who looked down their nose at my summer UL set-up and have told me I should have boots, a heavy 3-layer set of GTX rain gear, a massive 700g first aid kit, 2 changes of clothes, a bigger backpack and a "proper' tent etc etc

[@Cornwall1888]

Some would consider the £400 rab jacket cheating 😂😂

[@sorenbaek9626]

The bobcat is a superb tent. If the conditions are challenging throw the OEX Expidition tarp over the top which reinforces the set up amazingly well. I spent several days on an exposed field near Newquay being battered by a south easterly and it didnt budge an inch. I recently did the same thing just last week in Northunberland but using the Rakoon 2. Hammered down with rain and blew a gale all weekend but me and the dog were snug as a bug and the overhanging tarp created such a cosy vestibule I was able to cook up on a trangia despite the wind. Also used exact same sleepmat underneath an OEX Traverse 3/4 held together with masking tape and I slept like a rock.

[@rarknivesandleatherwork8045]

At the age of 61 with osteoarthritis and sciatica a good mat is paramount. I tried the Amazon budget mat everyone was raving about but it failed on the first night. I now use an expensive comfortable mat.

[@nevetsre7001]

@rarknivesandleatherwork8045 so far I've bought 3 mats, the thermorest I bought 25 years ago that seemed fine at the time, a cheap inflatable mat, which is okay but loses heat and a zlite rip off. The last two used together work well. If I could just persuade the terrier to stay in her bag and stop snuggling up to master for warmth I could maybe get a decent night's sleep.

[@RS-xq6je]

@@nevetsre7001 I share a hammock with a whippet no issues

[@russellwoodcock1200]

Back in the 60's when I went camping with the scouts, we slept in sleeping bags on top of the groundsheet, no mats etc. Today, at the age of 66, my choice of mat is a Karrimor Karrimat (7mm thick) for summer camping. When the temperature drops I put a Thermarest Neo Air on top of the Karrimat.

[@natkreatur]

I have the same set. But I really liked the old yellow Karrimats. Still use them also on day hikes to sit on.

[@PaulSmith-pi4om]

I had my first wildcamp a couple of weeks ago during storm Lillian. I was on pretty much the same gear you had. ( I had the Phoxx 2). It was the best day i have had in years. Admittedly Oxwich beach is a hell of a place to wake up and smell the coffee. The sleeping pad thing is not such a problem on sand. Cheap can be enough. Respecto dude😁

[@sergeantcrow]

The first of many.. Hopefully...

[@kennycube5126]

I've been looking round Gower for places to wild camp. I hadn't thought of Oxwich. But I'll be on my bike and they don't really like sand, but I think I'll have a little scout around anyway. I'm glad you had a good time, hopefully I will too😁

[@BadgerBotherer1]

@@kennycube5126 I've camped near Pwll-Du Bay and in the woods at Oxwich in a cheap Yellowstone Matterhorn tent. Cost £25!

[@PaulSmith-pi4om]

@@kennycube5126 I was on my bike, if you go to the Crawley woods entrance you can get to the back of the dunes no worries 🌞.

[@kennycube5126]

@@PaulSmith-pi4om Oooh, I'll check that out for sure. And Pwll Du too👍👍👍 Mucho appreciation. Has anyone camped around Llanmadoc or Penclawdd way? Woop, it's still sunny ☀☀☀☀

[@heather333]

At 5'5", the Bobcat is nice and roomy for me. It's easy to erect and stands up to all weather (I did swap the pegs). I use an Exped flex pad, so there is no risk of puncture and an easy day seat.

[@johnywaffle1365]

I started my wildcamping journey with middle of the road second hand and new gear but i now get most of my clobber from vinted and i save a fortune on top of the range gear. There is bargains to be had. Good video by the way

[@Petegatty1975]

Bobcat great tent i love mine stands up to all weather

[@jason-lees]

Buy cheap, buy twice is so true but you easily get diminishing returns as costs get higher and higher. There is definitely a sweet spot for gear prices, I just think you need to be savvy when it come to buying to get a good compromise on weight, quality and comfort.

[@kennycube5126]

I agree. Buy Once, Cry Once!

[@londonviking3801]

Great video! If not for the stormy conditions, I would have camped exactly there on my 2nd camp out. Such a great spot. Great review of some budget kit. I recommend anyone new to wild-camping to buy what they can afford and get out there - you can always upgrade after if you're deeply unhappy with something but the experience of being out there is priceless.

[@4li_j999]

Where exactly did he camp at would love to go I just can’t find the location to save my life 😂😂

[@tubulzr]

Sensible advice. Good boots/shoes, socks and a mattress indeed are requirements. Other stuff can be decent to so-so. It's taken me some years, getting the more premium hiking gear I've got now. I started camping with military dump store gear, durable but ridiculously heavy stuff. Best of times though. It's about getting outside first.

[@jdcmusicchoice]

I haven't got to you put up the tent or hearing what you have to say... However the bobcat is a great bit of kit! Loads of room for kit in the winter, nice and warm and super nice for condensation. I'm six foot and it's just a little on the short side for me lying down.

[@kevinpattersonjones6621]

I’m with you on the comfort afforded by a good quality sleep mat. Gone are the days where I used to be able to sleep on an Army issued ‘roll mat’ which was cut down to provide just enough cover from the ground!!

[@RS-xq6je]

I've always used a closed cell foam pad when required and did it for warmth not comfort I'm fortunate I can sleep anywhere while others complain about difficult nights sleep, however last weekend I finally used an insulated inflatable pad and holy sh*t what a difference in comfort and warmth flextail zero 5.0 I think it was amazing

[@davehumpleby3440]

I'm with you on buying the best/most comfortable mat you can afford. It can make or break the trip. They do make a much bigger version of that cup, by the way. I have a large version by Wildo and rate it highly. It's a very sturdy and stable design.

[@nickmail7604]

Most of my original gear was used army surplus, bought off Snetterton Sunday market, I still have most of it and although I don't use it now it never let me down, the mattress I had was an ex US Marine rubberised inflatable job and that was really comfy, heavy mind but I always slept well on it. When that coating on the inside of tents especially the ground sheet starts to break down you can mix up some clear mastic with white spirit and recoat them, works a treat. Good film thanks.

[@green9543]

Got the oex jackal 2 and wouldn’t swap it , tried and tested, bomb proof , never had a fault with it , myself don’t mind a extra couple of kg weight , not a lightweight camper, and neither are most of you , I like to take a cast iron skillet to cook on and proper food when camping not packets that boil in a bag ,👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@user-yc4jv3tg2z]

I started wild camping 4 years ago I am now 59 , I tried a few cheaper pads jyst no good so on plenty of reviews the game changer for me Paul is the sea to summit either lite extreme I got the large rectangular one with me being 6 ft 3 inch it’s 4 inch thick I am a side sleeper it’s been great I think I paid around £200 I think it’s around £250 now like you say cannot compromise on comfort but no point uncomfortable

[@sherpa6071]

That's all I ever use for a cookset, though I make fires cause we're permitted to. Folding up some tin foil into a circular guard for the cook set works well - super cheap and customizable ! Thanks for the videos.

[@tombaxter6228]

I'm just getting started in camping, so I've not wanted to spend out, in case I don't continue with it. I've got a Vango Nevis 200- Bags of room, but a tad low for comfort. My sleep system consists of a Trekology UL80 mat and OEX Fathom 300 sleeping bag. Comfortable enough and warm, but I find the mummy-style bag confining. Finally, I use an OEX Tacarma stove, which is brilliant, and the 1L pot is perfect for boil-in-the-bag meals. The downside to all of this cheaper kit is size and weight. By the time you add clothes and food, my 80L backpack is getting uncomfortably full. It's OK for an overnight camp, but I certainly wouldn't want to go to hiking over multiple days with it.

[@iainsmith2024]

In the 1970s when i was doing my D of E we had the force ten hike tent and an individual ground sheet no other pad, if the ground was hard you did not get a lot of sleep and no fancy sleeping bags LOL much better today i think

[@odysseusreturns9133]

I fully agree with the importance of sleep. Sleep deprivation is actually used as a form of torture. And age does matter. In 2008 I crossed Europe on a motorcycle and toured Greece, using campsites all the way. I slept on a Thermarest Trail Pro self inflating mattress and never had a problem with it. 16 years later I wouldn't dream of using it. After a lot of homework, I reluctantly coughed up for a wide insulated Big Agnes Rapide SL. It made all the difference.

[@sparker68]

Many activities apply these rules/limitations/price comparisons. I went down this rabbit hole with mountain bikes from the 90's to 2010 and the issues were very similar. Very cheap stuff will (often) give you a less pleasant experience requiring more effort or discomfort but as the price increases the gains get smaller and smaller. It's a case of horses for courses and my £17 amazon Hi peak sleep pad (up to now has served me well). All my gear is budget and that is simply where I must dwell due to circumstance. This is a great topic to address Paul and thank you for doing it in an honest and down to earth manner without bigging up super expensive gear just because it's available to you.

[@JustPickOneUK]

I completely agree with you on the sleeping mat. I adore my Outdoor Revolution Skyfall self inflating mattress. I say mattress because it is 12cm thick fully inflated. It was a game changer that got me back into camping. Although there is no way I could hike with it. I am a car & camp kinda girl

[@IvanDP1967]

I love my budget gear (Although the majority of my camping kit is budget anyway😀) I think I have most of the kit you used on this trip, in one incarnation or another lol Another tip for keeping costs down too is to look for older or discontinued items. One of my best buys was the Flextail Tiny Pump X. Not long after the Tiny Pump X2 was released at over £30, the older but still perfectly good Tiny Pump X was available online for as little as £10

[@thegamingvicar]

Love my Bobcat and I’m 6’2”!! OEX gear is a bit mixed but Flux 5.0 mat with a Highlander reflective mat under and I’m cosy as anything. Just picked up an OEX Chimera EV500. Not seen any reviews of that yet but thought I’d take a punt. Certainly looks the part.

[@holmesaway]

I can confirm the vango Nevis is a great tent. Great spot once again Mr M 👌🏻

[@theozzy4717]

I have the one man Nevis. Love it.

[@Campingkayakride]

I have the Nevis but I prefer the Cairngorm. Pretty much the same tent just nicer colour and double zips on doors etc And a white interior. Have used this tons of times now.

[@inregionecaecorum]

Best backpacking tent I ever had was the Pro-Action Tigerpaws which I got from a charity shop for £3. I used it with a tarp mostly to give me more space to sit under. There are two main reasons why I retired it, firstly like yourself age catching up on me and no room in it for a camp bed which is a must for me now and secondly because the zip on the porch failed, not that it would not be possible to repair it as it stood up to some of the worst weather that Wales could throw at it, being quick to pitch and low and stable when it was pitched. It was also extremely light and packed really small.

[@DS-qc7pg]

At Decathlon you can get all the gear you need for a good price and really good quality too never let me down

[@AngP-o8p]

Get some smidge to defend you from the biting midges

[@jellysansboi7453]

Agree on the Bobcat 1. Nice looking sturdy tent, but too small.

[@marcscooltube123]

Would love to see a wild camp where you use a complete setup ( including clothes) from the Decathlon. That shop should be knighted for its services to the public

[@tequeena]

Lovely sunset and sunrise 😍 I'm one that doesn't cook with aluminium, it's definitely worth paying a little extra for some stuff but not everything. I hope you had a more comfortable night afterwards 👍

[@gazza1858]

You can’t beat the old bobcat.

[@Roblovesbushcraft]

Is it better than the new one?

[@rotellamarco]

@@RoblovesbushcraftI’d say so

[@johnbell8553]

The cloud up isn't a bad tent it feels huge when you are inside it

[@HikingForHealth1]

Nice one. Interesting idea for a video. I find it’s a bit of a love/hate relationship with the Bobcat. Works really well on flat ground but if it’s bumpy the back can sometimes sag in on the inner. Enjoyed the video. Cheers Paul.

[@daelra]

Very practical advice here! Agree on that self inflating mat. Even the Thermarest ones of a similar design no longer work with my old bones. I don't think it's the price. I'm just older, heavier and more achy in general. Mats are the one thing I don't compromise on. However, if it's a car trip I'll even consider one of those super cheap £9 Bestway mattresses over my Big Agnes. They don't last and I consider them as practically disposable but they're more comfortable than any hiking matress, even the most expensive I've tried. I don't hike enough to justify 'good' gear elsewhere but generally, I pay twice as much as the cheapest and I'll get something that'll be okay and will last more than a couple of trips.

[@Campingkayakride]

I brought the flextail R5 I think it that. Yes that sleeping mate is brilliant the only thing I could criticise is the bag it goes in could be be a bit bigger. Has a bit of depth nice and wide and it’s warm. You can feel your body heat radiating back. And it’s over half the price of some of these others.

[@archi-mendel]

You can get Titanium pot for £25. I was cooking in titanium for around 6 years now, both on gas stoves and campfires with no issues whatsoever, from soups to rice. The main benefit of the titanium cookware is that it is safe to use, and you don't need to think about damaging the non-stick coating. I agree that spending x2 to save 10% of weight is an overkill, though.

[@4053rubber]

I enjoyed that video Paul. Some stunning weather as well for ya. I was over Stanage yesterday and I didn't wanna leave. I could have easily have slept a night on the hills there last night but I had work this morning.

[@bobbafett3050]

I can still get by with a foam pad but I'd rather not. Break out the hammock and get completely off the ground. It works in my forested region. I mostly do day hikes now anyway. Walk somewhere nice, have a snooze, pour the good home coffee from the thermos flask. Use a trangia because I like having pots and it's easier to see how much fuel you got. Quiet too.

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Back to your awesome reviews. Excellent video today Paul. Great filming, stunning sunset. I was Brecon Beacons for an equally amazing sunset and moonrise. Now.... more of this please.

[@OlePaddy]

Beautiful camp site reminds me of Dolly Sods in West Virginia, especially that sunset. Enjoyed listening to all your insights on the gear debate and I was compelled to look up what a midge was.

[@PeteMorrow]

I'd be interested to see what your cheapest but still comfortable kit would be. Totally agree on the pad being the first thing to get right. On a budget, the Trekklogy UL80 is great - £40 and 10cm/4in. Not insulated but for 3-season it's fine. Bought one for my daughter and use it myself (6'2" side sleeper) happily.

[@Jqteadventures1659]

Paul says cheaper or budget yet it’s all I can afford. 😂

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you back out camping nice Paul looks nice and sunny little bit windy but nice don't know where this year gone been awet one am just getting started and it's nearly over clocks go back next month can't believe it back to Christmas stay safe one life enjoy blessed be

[@charliesmadug]

Good video. Definitely agree with second hand gear, if you shop clever you can get great gear to suit your budget especially when inexperienced folk buy expensive gear then discover they don't like camping!!

[@phil.cowling]

An interesting video would be totting up the cost of this kit, and then using that as a limit to buy second hand and seeing what you can get and how much better it would be (or not) using second hand kit.

[@royphair9676]

I just love my bobcat tent its just brilliant and i use mine at least once a month

[@SeanRidley-g7z]

Camping is very similar to cycling. It's all fashion names. If you cycle or camp and enjoy the experience you are a winner. No matter what you use.

[@markoruotsalainen5480]

Try reflectix. Multi functional,ultralight warm as hell and cheap

[@stojmonster]

I use this and it works great!

[@danieldodson941]

Lol Paul that Eurohike Sleeping Pad was my first ever camping bed! I soon upgraded to Thermarest neo and xtherm 😂😂 the Eurohike now acts as a crash mat for weights in my home gym 😂😂

[@PaulMessner]

It's probably better suited for the gym 😂

[@matthewgreenhalgh]

Multimat Adventure Air was great as my first budget mat. £25 and lasted me about 3 years. Probably about 7cm thick but a little narrow. British company aswell. Would love for a Messner review as you've trialled so many other mats.

[@andrewoak4126]

Well, thank you, paul, for the people out there who are on a budget to know if it's worth getting something more expensive for comfortably or if cheap gear is worth its price. And that you can camp with cheap gear, but like you said on the matt id rather have a good night sleep and spend on that than being awake all night. Great video 😊

[@stig350]

On a 10 mile hike I take my oex cot bed. Love this thing in winter especially if I'm under the tarp. I'm part donkey so when I'm out with the grandson I take the jackel 3 a bit on the heavy side for some but it's ideal in bad weather.. all fits in the osprey 65ag lgt I got new from chain reaction for £40 delivered 👌 as you may have guessed I'm an oex fan. Love the gear they produce and it gets me out all year round. But I have an advantage in winter as I work in cold store distribution 😂

[@hedleythorne]

For rucksacs, the current range at Decathlon are hard to beat for the price. Their 70 litre rucksac has won awards and the hearts of several KZbinrs yet is about the third the cost of an Osprey.

[@gizmo6164]

There’s always the exception to the rule. I’ve got a very smart, low mileage Volvo but spend the vast majority of my time driving a 25yr old, maroon Vauxhall Corsa B. It’s very liberating 😂

[@fittappintrails8731]

A few weeks ago my mate and I were camping up in Fort William. He was nice and cosy in his Bobcat 1 with a cheap sleeping mat from Amazon, whilst I was freezing in the Nemo Dagger with an Exped 5r sleeping mat. Just shows you expensive isn't always the best. Wish I'd taken my Lan Shan instead.

[@TheRogey1]

Macpac Microlight,single hoop,34 years old still going strong. Not a lot of room but you get used to it.😀 lightweight.

[@stephencurwood9469]

I’ve a Vango Blade 1. Which is similar in design but… The entrance is on the front instead of the side. Being 6’2” my head is always in the vestibule. Needless to say doesn’t get used much. I’ve an old Karimor karimat which is amazingly comfortable and has outlived all my camping kit. 😂

[@seamusdelaney9133]

Let me upset everyone.I have a 4 season 3 person Hilleberg Savio tent...Camping in the mountain as I type this.. 4 attempt to get here.. Weight heavy...Had to leave the kitchen sink at home... Quality and safety and surving a storm. Everytime take priority....Get video Paul

[@HardyBunster]

Finally biting the bullet and buying a decent sleeping pad for me was a game changer. 👍

[@imaybesometime]

Great discussion, Paul. Kills me, though, how much those Primus cartridges bleed when screwing them up or unscrewing them - the Optimus cartridges don't do that at all. Small gripe, but doesn't it bother you, too?

[@a1yallop]

I'm on the lookout for a second hand hilleberg unna Paul!

[@davidroberts5577]

I've still have the gear i have used for more years than i care too admit.( still have my 1st. generation Therma'rest pad ~ your pad in this video is properly better ) I've always purchased high end gear. Another excellent video.

[@littlegrandadoutdoors]

The bobcat is a great little tent... I have retired mine now as I want it to last...

[@rotellamarco]

Great video Paul, thanks.

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

I have the more modern version of that sleeping bag. Down hybrid 500. Great sleeping bag.

[@twiglet2214]

Who needs a tent for goodness sake ? I use my bus pass ( free travel ) and plan the route so that i am in remote rural locations with a bus shelter ( free accomodation ) and for my ' sleep mat ' i simply scavenge for discarded bubble wrap,crisp packets etc and stuff it in to a half dozen or so compostable carrier bags from the Co-oP - the amount required depending on whether i sleep in the foetal position or fully supine.I usually spend 60p to a pound on compostable carrier bags with one being used as an improvised back pack - put an arm through each handle and bobs your uncle you've got yourself a method of managing your ' load out '.Midge net - yer avin a giraffe ! 50p for a pair of net curtains from the local boot sale means i can cover the whole of myself adequately and still have room for a friend if required.For cooking i use a fir cone stove - fir cones in an L shape - someone said " Fir cone L - that's brilliant ! " Free fuel.Walking poles were fabricated from a 2 part telescopic linen prop from Dunelm ( cut to length ) and nutrition is usually the Arctic Survivalist meal of mixing butter and sugar to make a delicious tasty gourmet extravaganza and a multi layer of string vests and pants keep me toasty at night.For entertainment i practise my animal impressions - i usually teach people to do Lion impressions - i'm doing a roaring trade.I'm no accountant but all in if i tot it up the average adventure runs at about the same price as a coffee and a piece of cake nowadays - go in to a tea shop and when they ask for the order say a latte and a piece of chocolate cake but then immediately cancel the order and walk out - saving the cost of the items which will pay for your next camping trip.Watch Paul - he's got the right idea.Sometimes.

[@kevg3563]

Midgy's are attracted to white light because white light has blue/ultra violet light within it. Use a red light instead or put a red filter over the top of the white light.

[@verykeen2please]

Still got my 1st Vango tent, just use it music festivals

[@jonnythelegs2597]

The bobcat tent is a banger of a tent for the price. Ive got a terra nova laser compact 2 as well but in really bad weather i use the bobcat. To give myself some extra space i unpeg the toggles that hang the inner up and sit on that, then just reattach them when its time to sleep. I've used it for my "I'm gonna camp in every named storm this year" challenge and its shown itself to be tough as old boots, even in 60mph wind. Sure the pegs are cheap but to be fair it doesn't cost a great deal to upgrade them. The only thing ive had to adapt is the guyrope knots with a larger / more secure knot and that's it. The laser is clearly a more thought out and better quality tent but even though it feels a bit cheap n cheerful inside by comparison, for sheer hardiness the bobcat is a solid choice. I'm gonna get the sil/nylon version of the bobcat and give that a blast.

[@sophieisabelle3762]

Still a super in demand tent, i just sold mine though because I found a decathlon 2 person tent for not too silly money that is the exact same weight, and the bobcat really is too small. Food wise, cheapest camping food - instant noodles! I’d definitely spend my money on a good pad, but my first one was a cheap inflatable one from Amazon for about £20 and it’s super comfy. Just bad for anything other than the summer.

[@howardpotts5763]

Awesome vid ! Can’t believe how bad the midges were. But that sky was mega. I have the euro hike cook pot it’s fine and does the job. The bobcat has a bit of a cult following but not for me. Your face when u wake up 😂 don’t go away we’ve got a lot to talk about 😂 I think a decent rucksack 🎒 is a must. Makes a big difference if carrying weight

[@chrishomer]

A want to see you out in all your most expensive gear. Full on Messner bling.

[@xNEATHx]

If you want budget, the Robens fjallguard 40 is hard to beat. 3.5 R rating, think it's 3-4 inch thick, best sleep I've ever had, even better than my nemo Tensor and I think there about £45 now

[@jelkel25]

Most of my kit for the last 5 days on Dartmoor was inexpensive but I will be upgrading one or two items before I go there again. There's only one way to find that out though.

[@jeffstevens763]

Fly spray I use in Scotland blast the tent before entry no probs

[@craigelliott4338]

I quite like alpkit, decent made kit and fairly priced. Ive got a viso 2. Its a long old tunnel tent, good colour and only £130 in the sale. 3000mm hh.

[@ShaunDaviesAdventures]

brilliant as always paul!

[@enternamedad]

GREAT video Paul! I'd love to see you out in the Forclaz tarp tent one day, i'm on the fence with buying one for bike packing.

[@Pargie81]

Hi Paul, I bought a anti midge long sleeve craghoppers thin top from go outdoors. It's impregnated with a chemical and last for about 120 washes if I remember. I was skeptical at first but it really seemed to work. Any that landed on me just instantly fell off 👍

[@BinManSays]

Exped do a thick closed cell foam mat which is much better than those self insulating pads but it's huge

[@NotEvilJoe]

I got the Flux 5.0 Sleeping Mat from GoOutdoors. At £54 quid I reckon this is the cheapest insulated inflatable mat out there?

[@pops6638]

A can of fly spray, would have made your stay a lot more comfortable, and possibly a lot roomier with the inner tent door open. The extra weight, would of been more than worth carrying it. People may sneer, but it works for me.

[@georgedawson235]

Hi paul not possible with midges but i typically dont take the inner when using my bobcat i use a small tarp / ground sheet and find it to be a much better experience

[@tonysmith4214]

Brilliant camping video.🎉

[@tonyubr]

Vango nevis is bullet proof. Of course it's not an ultra light but it's gonna do the job brilliantly for under a ton 👍

[@Insolesandlaces]

Another advantage of high end gear is that it keeps there price so long you have looked after it.

[@tomsk7666]

Great video Paul 👍 could you do a 'most expensive gear' video?!

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

My current 1 man tent is a Berghaus Adhara 500 😅

[@airlessmean]

wait til you see what 4 season tent i got for £100 it was a proper steal! 2nd hand gear for the win! i think even you will be surprised ! although not seen many videos on the tent.

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

Midges heaven! Poor Paul.

[@markhampton6889]

Might be budget gear but the experience and views was first class

[@jimbofatman]

Good video Paul

[@Bluemerleoutdoors]

Yeah people shouldn't give you crap for using expensive gear because you have worked your way up to that gear like the rest of us my first camping set was probably about £250 off amazon but now my backpack, tent and sleeping bag all cost over £200 per item and I wouldnt use my first kit again😂

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Yeah. I started with army surplus and bought a tent with saved money in 1982. I've had time to build up to better gear since then. I work hard and save and buy the gear I need. My only luxury and weakness is stoves.

[@Theorangeman.]

Best view in the world is sunset. An its free 😊

[@AndreaCrighton-hara]

In the last few minutes on your latest video, was that a black hare darting past behind you . What ever it was, sad you missed it

[@aarondavidcooper]

You should do a video on tents you no longer own or use Paul. i wondered what happened to your Scarp 1 as you called it your dream tent at one point