Setting up the Tarp in Rain - Making Dinner

It’s been raining a lot lately, so I bring my tarp and head out to one of my favorite spots, a secluded beach near Svolvær in Lofoten, Norway. I set up the tarp using my ski/trekking poles, and make a simple dinner consisting of mashed potatoes and summer sausage. It’s also been snowing on the mountain tops nearby, and the temperature was around 2-3 degrees C (36 degrees Fahrenheit).
Camping on the beach is quite pleasant, except for all the sticky sand when it’s wet like this, which is why I rinse all my gear in the lake before heading home.
Location: Svolvær in Lofoten, Norway
Time of year: Fall / autumn - October 15th 2020
Website and blog: www.kristianpletten.com/
Camera gear used in this video (affiliate links):
Camera: amzn.to/2EqniwL
Lens: amzn.to/2Ylekbj
Variable ND-filter: amzn.to/3gczoH7
Tripod: amzn.to/2LDPmx1
Microphone: amzn.to/2ZgHEkA
Backpack attachment: amzn.to/30z310v
Editing software: amzn.to/36nP3QR
Other gear used in this video (affiliate links):
Jacket: www.klattermusen.com/en/men/j...
Rain pants: www.mammut.com/no/en/p/1020-1...
Foam pad: amzn.to/2ZjCog6
Ski poles: amzn.to/2Tl4mUR
Kettle: amzn.to/2yerlJW
Backpack: amzn.to/2WNSbCp
Watch: amzn.to/3eIaDmb
Gas stove: amzn.to/3ggj0oU
Tarp: Hilleberg Tarp 10 UL Sand - hilleberg.com/eng/shelters/tarp/

[@KristianPletten]

It seems like this video is reaching more people than normal, so if you're new to my channel I want to say thank you for watching! I post these silent outdoor and hiking videos from Norway every week, so consider subscribing if you want to see more.

[@selinamallon5596]

Beautiful scenery and relaxing sound of rain. I love this video! Perfect video to watch before sleep ♥️

[@KristianPletten]

@@selinamallon5596 Thank you Selina! 🙏🏻

[@chrishomer]

Yep. Just suggested to me. Good stuff! Subscribed

[@KristianPletten]

@@chrishomer Thanks Chris! It's good to see that I'm not the only one out hiking in inclement weather. 😄 I look forward to follow your trips as well!

[@chrishomer]

@@KristianPletten well, I live in England.... pretty normal 😂

[@TomKirkman1]

There's nothing like being outdoors in a gentle rain. Nice use of the tarp as well. Beautiful scenery.

[@NatureBoy711]

what a view! and the sound of rain beating on the tarp is quite soothing.... ahhhhh ~~~~~

[@KristianPletten]

It certainly is! Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻😊

[@smichael5547]

Quiet and peaceful, admired life style.

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks mate! A slow lifestyle is the way to go. Thanks for sticking around. 🙏🏻

[@TheoAsmr]

Im envious, so quiet and full filling

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 😊

[@sugamamajackson6171]

That view is AMAZING

[@geoffsimns8424]

I just love the sound of rain on a tarp, and the freshness of the air during rain - this setting and set up has me feeling good... Well done Kristian.

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Geoff. I appreciate it. 🙏🏻

[@joannconfer1144]

I really enjoyed your video. I just love the sound of the rain hitting your tarp. It was very relaxing and looking out over the water was perfect. Thanks 🦅

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you for commenting! 😊🙏🏻 It's a lovely spot, and lots of eagles around, even though I didn't get to capture one in this video.

[@FrodeSirevag]

Takk for turen, du har det fint der oppe.

[@KristianPletten]

Takk for at du ser på! Ja, Lofoten har mye å by på, spesielt vær. 😄

[@NKnone]

I loved the composition.

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Nelson! 🙏🏻

[@rickkearn7100]

I happened upon this post and liked it so much I subscribed. Thanks for the Zen experience. Cheers.

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Rick! 🙏🏻

[@Aegeanhawk]

Not very usual to watch such high quality video filmed by one person. Excellent video and presentation.

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you, sir!

[@SatishKumar-ve3oi]

Your videos are more enjoyable than other 🌷

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@JonneyT.33]

A privilege that’s available to everyone. Great vid…

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you!

[@jacobneutrelle]

I’m extremely happy to have found your channel man. This video, amongst others are very well made. Keep up the great work my friend 👍 you gained a follower. Have a great day!

[@Perempuantangguh9]

Beautiful view !

[@KristianPletten]

It sure is! Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@theislander9034]

You sir have just earned a new sub , quality content plus the rain .. amazing 🙌

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@tullupump2097]

Wonderful camping sir 👍🙏.

[@kikimacdonald2759]

I love live love this video!!!!!! We have a super high wind advisory today with rain on the way. I just received my new quarterdome tarp in the mail last night. Couldn’t have been better timing! I’m about to set up in my yard. Good times!!

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Kiki! Haha, that's the spirit. Being outdoors in adverse conditions really makes you feel alive!

[@kikimacdonald2759]

Its how I roll❤️ i’m looking forward to watching more of your videos!!! New sub!

[@KristianPletten]

@@kikimacdonald2759 Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@juliangarner56]

Of the Erik Nordmark school of filmmaking. Admirable.

[@user-bs4ip4xk1k]

so butiful nature and rain. your get happines. I support you. from the "south korea"

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! I appreciate the support! 😊🙏🏻

[@blackbear9326]

Great relaxing video. The beautiful location looks like so many places in Scotland. The sound of the rain was soothing. The sound of your primus made it even better. You've just got one more subscriber to your channel. Cheers mate and greetings from Bonnie Scotland. 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊🙏🏻 Would love to visit and hike around Scotland some time. I've heard it might even be more windy than here, which if true is quite an achievement. 😄 Cheers!

[@toengsovonn16]

Beautiful place and nicely Video 😍

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it. 🙏🏻

[@kanumanandha2645]

super

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@OnRappel]

Cool video, bro!!

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you!

[@stevec-b6214]

I guess i am not alone in saying I would love to see more video Kristian. Just the same format is fine by me anyway, hope you are well, and best wishes.

[@pauln8815]

Just your sound quality already deserves a billion likes , what kind of mike do you have on you ….. my dog and I are about to start traveling around Taiwan camping

[@filldoccamp8397]

Nice

[@balajiphotographs3965]

Good video all the best 🥰😍

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@TheBleistift123]

Haha just stumbled across your videos. Nice work, man... subbed.

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you!

[@jonroberts3736]

incredible film quality. breathtaking scenery. got a sub from me man! great job

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏻 It sure is beautiful around here.

[@jaklinda1020]

great video

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 😊

[@DesGreene]

Beautiful place Kristian, and a nicely made video. Just subbed 👍

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, it's a beautiful place and I just have to appreciate having a place like this right next to where I live. Hope you still get to enjoy some time outdoors even with the new lockdown.

[@DesGreene]

@@KristianPletten We've enjoyed our freedom this Summer and early Autumn, but I'm afraid it's down to local walks again for at least a few weeks. All the best to you, and stay safe & healthy!

[@KristianPletten]

I understand. Hopefully it'll be a short one. Thanks. I wish you the same! 🙏🏻

[@ravinaga9435]

Rain camping shelter super 🏕️🏕️🌧️🌧️👌✌️💐😍

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻😊

[@sengmarai9299]

Good

[@huellbabushka5122]

Very calming, was wondering what knot you used to secure the guy line around the rock and fallen log?

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! The knot is a simple overhand knot, just using a loop instead of the guy line end, just so I don't have to pull the long guy line through the loop. It's not a very secure knot used in this setting, but if you add one or two more knots to it it's secure enough, and easy to get loose again due to the loop making the knot slightly bigger. A good alternative is a bowline knot, or if I didn't have the line runners I would use a taut line hitch which you can use to tighten the guy line.

[@tshansen]

Perfect with my monring coffee... been out all night on different calls, so this was a true highlight of the day/morning. Why did you dip the tarp in the water? To get the sand off? Thank you once again for an amazing video. so damn pleasing.

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks Thomas! 😊🙏🏻 Haha, yes, it was to rinse off the sand. It's the only downside to camping on the beach. I did the same with the poles, pegs and foam pad. Have to dry them indoors when I get home, so removing the sand makes it a lot more pleasant. 😄

[@tshansen]

@@KristianPletten Haha, i know all about that.. I struggle to get the sand out of my tent for about a year after i have been to one of my favourite spots, Refviksanden. You think you got it all out, but every time you pitch the tent, there is more sand 🤣

[@KristianPletten]

Haha, that is so true! Well, it's good to hear I'm not the only one struggling. 😂 I had fine grained sand from Africa in my Staika tent for years after my cycling trip. 🤦🏻‍♂️ And agreed, Refviksanden is a really nice place! 🙌🏻

[@kristaps2010]

Hi Kristian, would you think H.tarp 5 would be too small for comfort? My idea for tarp is hiking like you did that day on the mountain and set it up if it’s raining. I have tent Unna and when kayaking it started to rain I had to pitch my tent but I thought it would be faster and more convenient to tie tarp to the tree and sit the rain out. Also it rains into Unna a bit inside too. Thank you

[@KristianPletten]

Hi Kris! I guess it depends on how it's used and it what weather. If it's only going to be used solo, and the rain comes more or less straight down, and you don't mind being a bit more limited in space and ways to use it the Tarp 5 might be enough. That said, the Tarp 10 is more flexible. I rarely feel like the tarp is too big. With the larger size I can pitch it higher and have some room underneath it, or if it's windy I can pitch one side close to the ground while still have shelter from the rain above.

[@kristaps2010]

@@KristianPletten Thank you, I’ll take your advice. Stay safe!

[@aouxima]

Hey, the stand for the gas container looks interesting. What brand is it and where can i find one for myself?

[@KristianPletten]

Hi, Anton. This is the one: www.primusequipment.com/se/sv-se/friluftskok/reservdelar-tillbehor/foot-rest?_t_q=&_t_hit.id=Luminos_Storefront_Web_Features_Catalog_Product_Domain_CommonProduct/CatalogContent_9ce77bcc-e4d1-4267-9f2c-a8f674e3cfc7_sv-SE&_t_hit.pos=1&_t_tags=andquerymatch%2clanguage%3asv%2csiteid%3ae14b0c0e-d834-4849-b69c-4373f0570f8f&v=P721171%3a%3a7330033211719

[@zuni6575]

💯

[@GuyCassidy]

Beautiful shots mate! Looks like you shot it in 4k HQ mode of the R5? Any overheating issues?

[@KristianPletten]

You've got good eyes, mate! Yes, it's shot in 4K HQ, and I haven't had any issues with overheating. After the software update the minutes available doesn't seem to drop down at all, at least with my type of shooting. I only shoot outside in a fairly cold climate. I've only managed to make it overheat when I was testing memory cards indoors.

[@XPLRNW]

I love your location! Most awesome! I own a rain tarp from REI that one can use trekking poles with... Awesome shelter though! Great job on one the filming! I'm still getting the hang of it on my channel but things are coming together! Keep grinding on that outdoor adventure life my friend... pnwfullstop

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks! Yeah, tarps are great, and they don't have to be expensive ones either. Pacific Northwest seems like a beautiful place! And you're the first I've seen on KZbin that actually go fishing in that area and not just hike. 👌🏻

[@XPLRNW]

@@KristianPletten awesome 👊🏼🙌🏼. Thanks for that my friend

[@specialt3716]

Great video. AND you’ve responded to every comment. You rock! From a new sub!

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you, Tom, and thanks for subscribing! I appreciate it! 😊🙏🏻

[@dhstory2314]

Good job my friend, hehehe lanjutkan

[@popol1369]

👍

[@GreencampRhodie]

Magical alfresco cafe. Not sure why you dunked tarp in lake though?

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks for watching! It was full of sand, so I rinsed it off it the lake before I headed home.

[@sebastianforbes1]

awesome !.. I love tarping in the rain - the only problem is the wind, you have to put the sides down and then you lose the view ?

[@KristianPletten]

Thanks Sebastian! Same here! A tarp is probably my favorite type of shelter, but as you alluded to it does have its drawbacks. But I do like that I can play around with the configuration, and if I'm lucky the best views are on the leeward side. :)

[@persjoholm4842]

What tarp and size do you use/prefer? Thanks!

[@sebastianforbes1]

@@persjoholm4842 - DD superlight in coyote brown

[@sugamamajackson6171]

I subscribed!

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you!

[@abhishekmalhotera5035]

Nice video love frome india 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 😊

[@cortexneuron]

Would'nt the water flows under your pad and sleeping bag?

[@KristianPletten]

I didn't spend the night in this video, though it shouldn't be a problem as most of the water drains through the sand and the sleeping pad is not affected by water. Thanks for watching!

[@dougieranger]

Liked and subbed.

[@DedicationPhotography]

What microphone do you use? Rode?

[@KristianPletten]

Yes, it's a Rode Stereo Videomic X. Here I also had a self made rain cover for the microphone - a sheet of plastic inside a microfiber cloth (to dampen the sound of the rain).

[@rucksackadventures4878]

Quality video my friend thanks for sharing I love it keep up the hard work inspiring people that view looks amazing I’ve liked & subscribed also stay safe much appreciated Rucksack Adventures 🇬🇧

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊🙏🏻

[@rucksackadventures4878]

@@KristianPletten your welcome buddy

[@shahalamsabuj2014]

Nice vedio

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@TomaszSochacki]

Hi Kristian, how big is your gas bottle? And do I need a valve to connect to Fire_Maple stove or does it go stright onto the gas bottle?

[@KristianPletten]

The gas bottle I used in this video is the Primus 100g version (the smallest one). It's 100 grams of gas, and the canister ways around 100 grams, to about 200 grams in total. The Fire Maple stove connects straight to the gas bottle. The stove has a valve inside it.

[@TomaszSochacki]

@@KristianPletten Thank you for rapid reply. I'm looking to get similar setup as well.

[@KristianPletten]

@@TomaszSochacki It's a great setup and it doesn't get much lighter than that, but just be aware that it is susceptible to wind. You can get around it by sitting next to the stove, place the stove in shelter of the wind or bring some kind of wind protection for the stove. I haven't felt the need for anything like that yet, but I also have other stoves I use if the conditions are a lot worse. Just a heads up!

[@TomaszSochacki]

@@KristianPletten i will keep that in mind. Thanks for the feedback. Your kettel is 0.6l or 0.9l? how does it fit on the stove?

[@KristianPletten]

@@TomaszSochacki I have both, but mainly use the 0,6l version on the FireMaple-stove, and it's a great size. I use the 0.9l kettle for the bushbox and campfires, but it also works on the FireMaple, it just requires a bit more attention because it can get somewhat unstable.

[@neilanthonyjuarez3272]

What mic do u use sir

[@KristianPletten]

I use a Rode Stereo Videomic X.

[@user-te5ce3iq6b]

🤟☺️

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@mazolatcikadu5998]

Haii kris, i'm from bali . Good luck

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Muhammad! 🙏🏻

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

I appreciate the no narrative.

[@jovnm6314]

Subscribed and Please it would be so nice to watch if you can stay overnight in your tent while cooking some good food 🙌

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! Will see what I can do! 👍🏻

[@visualsofrod]

Hi bro, ate you using external mic for this?

[@KristianPletten]

Yes, Røde Stereo Videomic X plugged into the camera.

[@visualsofrod]

Is this a asmr mic?

[@KristianPletten]

@@visualsofrod It's a stereo microphone, so the best use case for it is to capture ambient sounds and soundscapes. I'm sure it could be used for ASMR as well.

[@articpolarbearson1601]

Svartpøls og potetmos t meddag?

[@KristianPletten]

Stemmer! Blir ikke så mye enklere enn det. 😄

[@articpolarbearson1601]

Det mæste smaka godt ute 😊 flotte video👍

[@KristianPletten]

@@articpolarbearson1601 Mange takk! 🙏🏻

[@fyremanjef]

First time viewer. You know what’s missing, well not really, is the continual chatting and overbearing background music. Well done sir.

[@KristianPletten]

Haha, thanks Jeff. 😄 Appreciate it. 🙏🏻

[@doc8312]

But where’s your Fidra?

[@KristianPletten]

It's been sold, unfortunately. 😕

[@doc8312]

😥 Love it. There was just 388. I hope mine one will sail next 50 years. 🙄

[@KristianPletten]

It probably will! Don't think I've seen more solid boats than that. 😊

[@grieve6622]

Loved watching this video! You are amazing at making them. Do you have an Instagram page to follow?

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you Charlie for the kind words! 😊 Unfortunately I don't have an Instagram account anymore. I am working on making a blog where I can post photography, outdoor related content and perhaps some behind the scenes stuff. Anything in particular you're interested in seeing?

[@grieve6622]

@@KristianPletten nothing in particular I just enjoy watching how you capture and create. It makes me want to take a camera next time I go on a overnight hike👍🏻

[@KristianPletten]

@@grieve6622 Thank you for that! I can absolutely recommend taking a camera with you. It's strange, because one would think you would get more separated from nature when you have a camera, and perhaps you do to some extent, but my own experience is that I am much more aware of what's around me, like for example the subtle changes in light or the rich variety of sounds that nature creates.

[@grieve6622]

@@KristianPletten I’ll give it a go, won’t be as good as yours but I’ll give it a go

[@informationpoint2612]

Nice place but spending time too short

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you, and thanks for the input! Hopefully I'll be able to make longer videos similar to this in the future!

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Great video, content and a sub from me.

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 😊

[@CherAmi1918]

Subscrie

[@KristianPletten]

Thank you! 🙏🏻