Woodland Camping with my BEGINNER Backpacking Gear

[@PaulMessner]

WIN a Terra Nova Southern Cross 1 Tent www.messner.co.uk

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you to see you again Paul back out camping 🏕 and stuffing your self with food looked abit of a cold night 🌙 be nice to see you back on your bike stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@SamFran]

As someone that is slowly saving for gear to get into wild camping, I jumped at the chance to enter your raffle. It'll help immensely as I have very little and can only save a small amount each month. Wish me luck!

[@andreasweber7828]

I do love my quiet me-time when I’m outside camping alone. But it’s so nice to share some quality time once in a while with like minded friends

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Nothing lasts for ever, a Paul. Thanks for the heart bro. Your videos are fantastic. Cheers 🍻

[@liamgoggs3665]

My first tent, which i got this year is the Eurohike Ribble 3, Great price at the time, and don't get me wrong fantastic tent but as a beginner to tents, i didn't realise how much of an ass tunnel tents could be! I slept in it for the first time the other week as temperatures plumeted and it hit the negative temps, I know it's not a comment related to this video as such, but I just thought it's a good place to share!

[@tequeena]

I hope you and Jo have a lovely time on Saturday 👍🍀🙌

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Oh heck, just watching this at nearly half three on Saturday afternoon. I would have come down to say hello Paul, serves me right not catching up on my KZbin videos.

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Great sunrise. Our old gear is getting to be just that. Some of my stuff is close to or more than fifty years old. Some still as good as new. Some , we'll see. All good from east KY USA

[@simonjones6225]

Oex phoxx 2 v2 is the ultimate tent for value and its b9mb proof,it will last forever,its the ultimate backpacking tent 😊

[@3rider762]

That feast looked awsom 🤤...the tent showing its age with grey area's, just like me 🧓

[@Ash12530]

I’ve just bought a new Vango Radon UL-1, and that too still has those bloomin velcro loops!..🤷🏻‍♂️ bit annoying really, surely a plastic clip system would be better!? It looks a good shelter though, saved £76 on a BF deal…looking forward to taking it out on its maiden voyage wild camp, in the next few days. 👍🏻

[@AdamHougham]

I put my similar vintage Banshee 200 through one of the heavy September rain storms this year and it survived! I do wish I'd taken my Vango Tempest 300XD though as it's newer (only 8 years old!) and bigger so the extra space makes it easier to keep things away from the sides. I love both these tents - I don't want to think about them getting too old and needing to be replaced!

[@howardpotts5763]

Good night as usual ! Well oiled by the end of the night . Thanks for helping me find my hammock 😂 to the next one.

[@DwightFitzmorris]

Hi Paul, My GOAT tent is now my Naturehike Cloudup3 silicone coated nylon. It stood up to 40mph winds and heavy rain in Nova Scotia. It came with a footprint and provides a small vestibule at a very reasonable price. We are heading from Canada to the Isle of Skye next summer and will test it further there. Cheers.

[@bsquadronguy]

Cheese and jam sarnies (without bacon), Royal Armoured Corps crew staple. 😁😁

[@TanyaRando]

That beef is just how I like it!

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Looked like a fun trip. 👍

[@GaryB_OutandAbout]

I’ve seen a few comments about Fabsil making seam tape come off and that you should avoid the seams? Also had a mate that used Fabsil on and old tent. Seam tape came away and he mentioned it going white 🤷🏻‍♂️ I suppose the problem is, when a tent is older you don’t know if it’s due to material breakdown or not 🤷🏻‍♂️ hard to say. Cheers, Gary B

[@darenfox4882]

Great old tent need more retro camping with warmer sleeping gear love the video

[@davidalderson7761]

Hard to judge from the video of course but it looks like just condensation on the banshee inside and out. I had exactly the same on Hadrian’s wall the other week camping is early morning low cloud as well as a warm tent but never cook inside my tent does are fully open or I do it outside proper.

[@chrissmith6650]

Interesting 🙂. The first tent I bought for wild camping was an Elixir 2. She's still going strong. I had a military roll mat and sleeping bag and big old military mess tins to eat from. The first kettle I took was an old whistler that was really bulky. Happy days 🙂🙂. Now I've improved on everything so camping is much nicer.

[@jbrooks12]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Jo

[@peterrobertson8141]

The fly on my Wild Country Sirocco went the same way as your Banshee a couple of years ago. Inner coating and seam tape delaminating from the fabric. Being a Scotsman (unusually conforming to stereotype 😔) I was tempted to give it a coat of Solarproof or Fabsil, but as it was over 20 years old, I splashed the cash and treated myself to a new tent instead 😊

[@Tudders1976]

Just seen you at the Christmas market Paul, but didn't want to bother you and I'm a coward, so didn't say hello. Although I did say hello to Jodie before you got there which was nice. Hope Jodie has had a good day and you also. Thanks for the videos mate, they are appreciated 👍.

[@BurtReynoldstash]

You mate puts a right spread on. 😂 Can’t beat a steak sandwich & a beer. Mint

[@ianwilde1800]

iv had same with old vango tent i baght in 2004 the tape seams last time i took it out just fall off i seam seald it and reproofed it all good now but hardly ever use it big old heavy 3,5 person tent bit to heavy vango hydra i thnk it was called decent enough tent when split between 2 of you and loads room hate tents you cant sit up in if you cant sit up in tent might as will just have bivi bag and a tarp annyway all best paul ian

[@MancavetoOutdoors]

good to see you back in the woods my fav place

[@ConkerKing]

How much total square footprint of tent do you currently own ?

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Interesting. I live in the Isle of Axholme, near the top in Crowle. Might have to venture there one day, I am normally bikepacking and woods are few and far between around here so its generally Laughton Woods or much further South say Clipstone Forest in Notts.

[@daviddickinson6279]

Found my first back packing tent when clearing the garage. A Blacks Tinker bought 1965. Also a Vango force 10 Mid 70’s. Any body interested in vintage gear can have them

[@chado_outdoors]

I wish I wasn't in the USA. I LOVE vintage gear!!!

[@ApexCypher_]

We need a list of those 100 tents you’ve owned 😂

[@catalinratescu7688]

Hello,I live in Denmark and the weather here is pretty much like in UK,can you recommend me an all year around tent which is more budget friendly.

[@catalinratescu7688]

I have 2 tents from Jack Wolskin,but are for summer, and 1 from Marmot but it.s for 3 person.

[@ExploringwithAdrian]

Hi Paul other great video, what is your best 2 man tent for all year around ???

[@monblyadventures5159]

Hi Paul, loving your videos as per usual. I tried the link, and it didn't work for me. Have an awesome time at the camping shop. Velcro loops ehh gotta love them when your fingers dont work in the cold. Still makes for a good story.

[@evrmc11]

happy thanksgiving

[@shainewinfrow7355]

great vid paul do like candy corner hope go there next year

[@pgoutdoors]

A good quality tent shouldn't deteriorate like this in only 15 years, I've had tents last 30+ years without any issue.

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@adunkley92]

You should keep that tosh, Paul!

[@seanclarke8015]

Im surprised these yorkshire lads dont know about the Ripon Hornblower, a tradition going back to the 7th century.

[@chado_outdoors]

My first backpacking tent was a $10 Coleman. If yours is a Vango, is it REALLY a beginner's setup? 😂

[@simonjones6225]

The vango looks.like the oex phoxx2 v2 😂

[@alpinaCD]

It's the rucky that I struggle with. As a short female should I be looking at how it fits me, or should I look at the litre size. I'm still not sure how much will go into what size. If I buy a 60ltre will it drown me. If I buy a 50ltre will it not take all my gear. So many things to think of.

[@TylerJohnson-th9mi]

50l is all you need. But starting out gear usually requires closer to 60l. I would suggest looking at roll top packs. If you get a 60l you can just add a roll or two and it’ll fit your gear like a 50l.

[@PaulMessner]

Fit is the most important thing. If you go to a decent outdoors shop they will help with the sizing of fit. People have different torso lengths so you need the right pack for your torso although you can buy adjustable packs. As for volume I often recommend using a household item like a storage container or kitchen bin to try fitting your gear in. We have a 50l waste bin and I could use that to see what gear I can fit in that volume.

[@alpinaCD]

@PaulMessner just rummaging in the bin now . 🤣 but actually great idea, thanks

[@volestoat]

I'm extremely worried about the firmness of your stools

[@PaulMessner]

Try not to lose any sleep over them 😂

[@stephengomme777]

PAUL SOUNDS LIKE A NIGHTMARE MOST OF ALL MY CAMPING/BACKPACKING GEAR/EQUIPMENT WAS A NIGHTMARE BUT LIKE YOU IT GOT ME HOCKED. I DON'T BY SHIT ANYMORE AS YOU ALWAYS EXPLAIN IN YOUR VIDEO'S/VLOGS YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR WELL MOST OF THE TIME YOU STILL HAVE TO DO A BIT OF REA SEARCH 😊

[@scotbotvideos]

That scran looked totally barrie. Could have scoffed that down no bother.

[@Campingkayakride]

There’s something about bringing out the things you started with. Time moves so fast. Great to see you out with the lads.👍

[@anonymousinternetuser7519]

Closest I've seen one of your camps looking like ours. In a forest, with the boys with some proper food in a cauldron. Nice one Paul! Although there's definitely not been enough spears made to protect the camp.....from invaders.... that has never happpened.

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼

[@beaker656]

Sadly man made materials break down over time, regardless of use or exposure to the elements / UV light. Nothing lasts for ever. SImilar happened to my Vango Hurricane Beta, especially the bathtub. Also a trusty pair of ski boots, the construction of the boot liners broke down, became sticky and the foam disintegrated.

[@matthewwakeham2206]

Polyurethane seems to be degradable which is maybe why they didn't used to use it. A pair of walking boots could last 20 years but now you are lucky to get 2-3 before the soles start to let go. Yes they are more comfortable these days but with the old boots you could use an insole that could be replaced. Things aren't made to last more than 2-3 years these days and we've been conditioned to believe that is the standard.

Original beginner ? Was not your military surplus ?

[@PaulMessner]

I had Dutch army bedroll bivi which was the first ‘wild camping’ sort of sleep system. I used it with an army basha but it was limited to how I would use it. I had the banshee around that time and I don’t actually recall which came first but I used the tent mainly on campsites with the odd bushcraft venture.

[@joshuacarr9738]

Hi

[@littlebootsbigadventures]

Anyone else getting weird distorted video on this? Have tried on 3 devices with 3 different connection types 🫠