CAMPING in WIND - Cooking Steak & GEAR modifications

CAMPING in WIND - Cooking Steak & GEAR modifications
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Hi I’m Paul and I love the outdoors, especially wild camping in the UK
In this video I head out to the Long Mynd in Shropshire. I pitch my tent on a hill called Callow. it gets a bit windy but it was still a great little outdoor adventure.
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Timecode
0:00 Intro, The Hike in & views
3:33 Reaching the summit
4:20 Finding a pitch
4:54 Setting up the tent in wind
9:41 Extremities gloves & Terra Nova discount
11:59 Escaping the rain
12:31 Adjusting the tent
13:07 Setting up inside the tent
14:22 Gear mods I’ve made
17:20 Dinner time - Steak & spuds
24:00 It’s getting windy
25:35 KZbin & shoutouts
27:45 Coffee with malt whisky
30:02 Bedtime & night lapse
30:52 Morning - How tent performed
32:08 Breakfast - Scrambled eggs & cheese
35:09 Breaking camp & more tent thoughts
39:35 Finding wild ponies
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[@ABCampingTony]

Cheers for the shoutout Paul. Always a pleasure chatting with you. Tony

[@PaulMessner]

I might have to venture over to NZ and join you on a trip one day. No snakes or predators there 😂

[@andrewdavis9223]

Definitely long videos please your one of the few worth watching these days😊

[@cmorgan4515]

you sir are the king of side cooking

[@freddiecampbell]

I like the longer format, it's more escapism and slower pace which is relaxing. No ads? You seem to be exposing for the sky, which I think works really well.

[@PaulMessner]

Thanks for the feedback Freddie. I drop the exposure down half a stop. I like the colours it produces

[@Fellmandave1]

@@PaulMessner Mmmm. Interesting. Must try.

[@whatalot6811]

Paul, your videos are what inspired me to buy a set of camping gear. Planning a wild camping trip into the lake district for the first time ever, in April. 22 years old and first time giving it a go

[@alasdairclosier8548]

When I pitch I high winds I generally chuck my rucksack inside the inner to keep it one the ground. This video is a good example of what a 4 season tent is for. Despite not having the extra poles it still sat there without issue. Another great video @Paul Messner

[@davidrenz5886]

Good tip!🙂...

[@oling2812]

Back to the old long form videos with 41 glorious minutes... Can't wait! For what it's worth your Rannerdale Knotts camp has got to be my all time favourite and the one that really got me into wild camping.

[@PaulMessner]

Thank you. Not everyone likes the longer vids so I'm experimenting to see how they perform. Hope you enjoy..

[@daitallon]

Definitely longer vids!

[@nightsketch5150]

@@PaulMessner definitely love the longer vids 👍

[@DatBRejectz]

Love the longer format, feels relaxed and the pacing is far more enjoyable for me.

[@davids9549]

You can learn the easy way, or the hard way. I learnt the hard way. It's all very well to urge caution, but cooking that close to your flysheet can end badly, as it did for me in Knoydart some years back. It's astonishing how quickly a canister-top stove can transform itself into a gas-powered blowtorch that consumes your tent in seconds. That gizmo for your pot is called a trivet, by the way.

[@benjaminjh9779]

Loved the longer format Paul. Would love to see perhaps a two nighter. Also loved the idea of gear hacks. An idea you mentioned about the powdered egg, would you consider a series where you prepare and cook your meals at home then dehydrate them yourself and then review them when you're on a wild camp? Keep up the good work you're smashing it! Can't wait to possibly bump into one day up the peaks haha

[@fiercehan6791]

real wild camp

[@matthewganley5951]

Longer vids please Paul. It feels more relaxing to watch.

[@MACK13]

Sat down with a cold Guinness and proper enjoyed your video. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Mack and Maggie, Huddersfield

[@PaulMessner]

Glad you enjoyed it. Not had Guinness in ages

[@OutdoorsWithCWest]

Long format for the win !!!!!

[@johnfineberg2112]

I love these videos they are brilliant. The way you filmed this I felt as if I was there also. The longer style of video and more in tent discussion really works. Thanks J

[@jazztoad54]

Just down get vids up to 3 hours!

[@DONALDOBRIAN]

I appreciate you doing you!

[@Billbob228]

Nice MOD for your Stove would be 3 or 4 pieces of sturdy wire rod bent into a U shape and stake into the ground over stove feet to keep it from tipping over 👌

[@joebeatty4405]

Great Video Paul . If you pop a t-shirt around the top of the sleeping pad then you can you can put the pillow inside and it will stop it moving around.

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Your an inspiration to a lot of people Paul . Keep going and good luck James

[@yvonnemassey3658]

Loved the longer video with more on pitching camp, gear, weather, etc. and before I started it I went and made a coffee with a bit of Baileys in it. The view was absolutely stunning. I like how you showed us the modifications you made to your gear. Looking forward to your next trip.

[@andyhbassman]

A beautiful documentary Paul - thank you

[@aland6785]

Great to see you adventuring in new areas, love the kit mod's. great stuff👍

[@PaulMessner]

More mods to come. It’s time that gear was how I want it 😂. New areas to explore in the coming months.

[@Theorangeman.]

Love these longer videos. Binge watching even more now ive broken my ankle

[@connienelson1515]

Have fun coming back (haha)!

[@Gordonafloat]

Back in the early 1990's for 3 years I used to camp most weekends and every holiday on the Long Mynd in all weathers to save the money the gliding club bunk house would have cost helping to pay my flying fees. I should have offered to test equipment because I was camping at least 100 nights a year and tents rarely lasted more than a year up on those hills. Your video brings back many happy memories of time spent in a tent on the gem that is the Long Mynd.

[@symy92]

Great video as usual. Loved the time lapse, and your video colors are so vibrant. Those were some really strong winds, I admire your enthusiasm. I will be going on my second wild camp this weekend thanks to you and a couple others' encouragement.

[@PaulMessner]

Thanks. I thank the gopro for the colours. Where are you off camping?

[@symy92]

@@PaulMessner I camp at a 2000 acre nature preserve 10 minutes from my house where I am a volunteer. The good news is that it isn't open to overnight camping, so I have it all to myself, but the bad news is that I don't have the amazing views that you have, lol. You and Jo are welcome to join me, but...I live in Texas. :)

[@noameier46]

Definitely love the longer format. You get a real essence of what it could be like out there yourself! Love the work, thanks so much! I'm an expat in Tokyo and these videos give me a great taste of home :-)

[@Kyle-Russell]

I love the fact I have days off during the week and can often have the countryside to myself.

[@PaulMessner]

It's a game changer for me now. Weekends are way too busy

[@Kyle-Russell]

@@PaulMessner must be so much easier to film with no one around.

[@fucktheworld1207]

"Come on you slippery thing, get in" ...Oooooh Matron 🤪

[@PaulMessner]

I knew someone would comment 😂

[@fucktheworld1207]

@@PaulMessner I couldn't help myself...I'm a scouser 🤪🤪🤪

[@rayingram6012]

Yeah definitely the longer ones...gives us more of your wonderful knowledge...thoroughly enjoyed that Paul...big thanks from me and all of us for all of your time and effort..

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

Loved this. Very relaxing to watch, esp the cooking in the tent bit!

[@richardthomas3382]

I have the same lighter, like a mini flame thrower...... new to my kit 2 weeks back, love it. SOTO...... Japanese I think.

[@PaulMessner]

I love a gadget 😂. This works a treat. Very impressed.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Really pretty spot and a nice little mod for the stove! I really enjoyed the length of this video. Feels like we are getting to experience the entire camp with you! However, I am a bit biased towards making longer videos lately myself. I also found it interesting to see how the scarp handled the wind without the additional poles so I appreciated you showing that! Great video Paul! ATB

[@edwardkenny2356]

A nice, tight tent set up in a strong wind. Impressive! 👍 Thanks for this video, Paul.

[@catretriever1]

Great vid Paul. Very much enjoyed the longer format. I think a few of these every now and then would be spot on.

[@grahamhaines9931]

I remember training on the Long Mynd for the Cambrian March in 1975. Never been back but it does remain on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@novicedronepilot]

Another great upload Paul thanks for sharing.

[@PaulMessner]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KeithPierce1000]

Using a couple or three ground pegs makes the stove a lot more stable.

[@BulldogBadger]

That steak looked spot on mate, and those skillets are superb pans 👏

[@PaulMessner]

It’s a really good pan. Nothing sticks. The steak was decent too 👌🏻

[@kellygonzalez7335]

AWESOME VIDEO PAUL. THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US THE PERFORMING OF THE TARPTENT.

[@aland6785]

That sky in the morning!!

[@PaulMessner]

It was lush

[@chrisweldon2817]

I use a mossi head net to keep my pillow in place, weighs nowt and just lives in my pack, works a treat. Like the look of the windburner. Great video.

[@martywilson5358]

Great video Paul, love the longer videos myself 👍🏻

[@PaulMessner]

Thanks for the feedback Marty. I’m experimenting at the moment

[@dudeymcduderson]

Short videos, long videos they're both brill. Keep doing what you're doing cos it's all good.

[@MicroFourNerds]

I love the sound of the wind on the tent… until bed time anyway haha

[@nopretribrapture2318]

im a very simple things in life type person,im at my most happiest far away from crowds,and towns, you can't beat being in the countryside and places of scenic beauty;nature and wildlife are the best!😊

[@VidaVidaVida80]

Always top content. Good video length nice to see the breakdown of gear in longer format. Thanks Paul 👍🏽

[@steveb1972]

Certainly a good test of the tent! Great to see you cooking again Paul!👍🏻

[@raroo296]

Never wouldve thought to use your spatula as a make shift cutting board allowing one to NOT scratch their pan. Splendid job ole chap!

[@NeverTooOld22]

I enjoy all your videos mate. I don’t even do wild camping, but I’m getting tempted the more I watch! I find it useful learning about all the kit and your fair on reviews. Keep it up pal and you’ll reap the rewards. 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@coops1221]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1520">25:20</a> without a doubt the best camera set up to feel the wind. Excellent

[@peterprior1]

Thank you again. Enjoyed the longer, slower pace with my dogs and 5am coffee.

[@CheeseOnEverything]

Yum, Glenn is my favorite, goes down so smooth

[@seanbydawn8243]

Paul, as a snowed in "Mainer" here in Maine, USA (with close ties to the UK) I can say the longer videos are great. Makes me want to get out backpacking but winter isn't my thing as they say, so it is great to live vicariously through your videos until the snow here melts. I am glad that things with KZbin seem to working out for you. Be well, keep making videos and living your hobby. Cheers!

[@jens-kristiantofthansen9376]

I'm very happy with the longer format - nice to sit back and have a cup of tea while just taking it in. I suppose there's a balance to hit so probably it's a question of having some of each, all depending on the individual trip out.

[@Ghhhhhjjccvv]

I love watching AB camping I’d have no problem if you started making longer videos long or short they’re good either way👍

[@mr_monologue2680]

Love the long form videos Paul! Lets us get really immersed in the adventure.. Keep it up :)

[@moe_1886]

Enjoy either format. Always great viewing Paul. Thanks Mate

[@cavemansee7110]

Mate with the metal zipper that bangs around in the wind I put some heat shrink on anything that can rattle around in the wind

[@judedavies1321]

Love the longer video looks like a great wild camp place, amazing views

[@aaronlarge6244]

loved the longer format

[@MattGriffiths81]

I like the longer videos personally, when it's relevant. I suppose a 50 minute video on your favourite hiking boots would feel excessive, but when there's content to be put in the video, I'd always say put it in. I mostly watch videos whilst I'm working, they play on the TV like a bit of background entertainment. I'll rewind or pause when required, but a longer video always feels better to me.

[@tonybownwanderer800]

I found the longer format great for getting a real feel for being there. Excellent for a newby like me. And being new to backpacking, it would be “gravy” if you included a kit list at the end. Loving all your content Paul. Many thanks 👍

[@robertvanderputten9891]

Love watching! Find what you are doing really inspirational!

[@Rogar0]

Yep Paul taking time to smell the Flowers or perhaps sheeps douvers, lol! Thanks for taking us along and the highlighting of Shropshire! ⛺️👣🦉🍷🍷👍😎

[@benjaminstrudwick9626]

Yes, loving this longer video format!

[@PaulMessner]

Yay! Thank you!

[@simonhill7850]

Nice to see you venturing a little bit further South. The steak looked tasty.

[@lomino6478]

Longer videos for me Paul, how can you not want more of a good thing? I watch Tony 's 3 hour plus videos, very relaxing, you feel like you've been on the trip with him 👍

[@goprocaz4019]

Another cracking video Paul, keep up the good work.👍

[@PaulMessner]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@Fellmandave1]

Thanks for the shout-out Paul! Can't wait to get my Scarp back out.

[@PaulMessner]

Need to watch your videos again Dave. I’m going to have a go at some mods on the tent.

[@Fellmandave1]

@@PaulMessner Well my videos will help you drop off at night Paul!. Yes and I am going to lengthen my corner guys! Race ya.

[@ianfinlayson3006]

time lapse looked awesome, please show more in future :)

[@johnmcgrath2616]

Another good camp Paul and good mods to your gear. Sharing tips and tricks makes things easier for everyone. ATB

[@PaulMessner]

I'm thinking I need to do more. Tired of searching the perfect gear when I should just tweak stuff as I want it

[@anangrysalad8256]

I saw a comment once on your channel from another user I want to echo, I think what makes your videos entertaining is the constant changing of camera angles and the different shots used. It keeps things engaging as a viewer even on the longer form videos. Personally, I prefer longer videos because the shorter ones tend to follow the same format due to being condensed, its always going to be walk up, arrive, pitch, cook, sleep, break, leave. I think you run the risk of "seen one, seen em all." I appreciate longer form ones are similar but you get more opportunity to make each video a bit different and show whats unique about a trip which is what will keep people coming back. That's my 2 pence.

[@MaxRevitt]

This one is just a great video man, love the laid back detailed format! Longer vids ftw!

[@CalmingAnxiety]

You videos are helping my mental health this week Paul. Thank you so much . I may get an overnighter on Dartmoor later this week too

[@lesleygriffiths4773]

Paul, whether your videos are long or short i enjoy them all, thank you

[@keithguy8573]

Spent many a happy hour there.

[@cliffdmb1237]

More of these long length vids please!

[@petedorsett8264]

Perfect time. Always thought the other ones was to short, not enough time to finish my pint😉

[@leed6999]

Great video! Loved a little wind on the tent, made me sleepy!

[@graemeo3440]

It was really nice to see a longer video from you. Always nice seeing people cooking when they camp and not depending on MRE. Little tip. If your hip flask was finished you could have put some hot water in. Stuck it inside a sock or glove so as not to burn yourself and shoved it at the bottom of your sleeping bag for a while as a mini hot water bottle.

[@Petestleger]

I enjoy the odd longer video, it represents the experience of a night out or whatever a bit better sometimes. More immersive. Is there a better camping drink than a coffee with a dram in it? I don't think so! Top job again Paul. All the best, Pete.

[@avatarluke]

I don't normally leave comments but I have to let you know I'm a huge fan of the longer videos. I managed to watch this with my headphones while the Mrs watched EastEnders.

[@jlockwood131]

Really enjoyed that! As a Scarp owner for many years I would recommend pitching the ends as tight as possible before you guy out the sides/trekking pole guys

[@TheNorthEastWildcamper]

Just a fyi... The cross poles aren't for wind, mainly for snow loading on scarp 1.

[@andylittlebritain7680]

Love the longer videos Paul. From a personal point of view I feel like I'm just getting into a video then realise there's only a few minutes left. Great to see you in a new area not too far from me in Staffordshire and that you bought a Soto!

[@DJunclepaul2nd]

Nowt wrong with a longer vid 👍. The look on your face when you were listening out for horses in the night 😂

[@brianthetrain9283]

New to your channel, and love it. Between you and Pat Dickinson , a lay back view of the outdoor life I miss so much: Thanks

[@philjones6054]

LOVED this video!! Brilliant stuff.

[@PaulMessner]

Awesome thanks Phil. Have a great week

[@kevinmcguire6774]

Enjoyed this longer video Paul. I think you should continue with the shorter ones (I.e. up to 20mins in length!) and ‘throw in’ a longer one every so often!

[@chrisdervin5420]

Great place for paragliding in light westerlies. Hope to camp out and fly there over summer.

[@BurtReynoldstash]

I’ve not used my x poles with my scarp 1 yet. I’ve had it out in decent winds too. I’m a kite surfer/windsurfer so a little more attuned to the strength/ direction of wind than normal folk. Tent handles owt you can chuck at it 😂. I’m going to a scarp mod video as I think it may help a lot of people out. Keep your eyes peeled. 🤙

[@mrobinson5lancs]

The longer format is great, it gets us really in depth with your adventures. Have you considered getting your own dehydrator instead? It really opens up the possibilities when it comes down to food, although I'm always jealous when you crack a steak out!

[@DerekHoughton]

Nice to see you in Shropshire, hope you enjoyed it, I'm sure you'll be back 👍

[@nicholas19644]

The sound of wind on a tent is so relaxing. Like raindrops. Dont stress on video length. Do whats feels good for you. Thx. Appreciate your hard work and time.

[@PaulMessner]

Thanks Nick. I don't mind a bit of wind and rain. Good job really living in the UK

[@philjones6054]

@@PaulMessner This has been a fantastic video. Very relaxing to watch and listen to. More of this would be great 👍.

[@martijnlangeveld817]

Prefer the longer formats, even if that means less videos. Much more interesting to watch!!

[@Harrycowlton]

In the land of the Mons! My stomping ground!

[@stefanhikingstevens920]

what an relaxing film even if its a little windy love it keep on

[@GenericGinger]

Keep up the good work Paul! You have really inspired me to get back into Hiking with aims to start wild camping later on in the year when I have the correct gear. Only found you a few months ago but you have got me hooked. Earned yourself a new Patreon Supporter! Well Deserved. Hopefully see you in the Peak District one day.

[@samhume5108]

Enjoyed the video.. liked the longer version. Good insight to the food side of things too! Making me want to get out camping! Speaking of which - It’s a good mini series to consider if you like dark humour! ‘Camping’ Keep it up, and thanks 👍