Solo Wet Wildcamp | Bewcastle Fells | Lanshan 1

[@Normanskie]

@ 11:06 if it is a natural fibre then you can use Lanolin (from sheep's wool) and dissolve it in a a solvent such and a high proof alcohol like Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and brush it on as it will seep into the material and lanolin manages to keep the sheep dry.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

bit of a damp one dave.it certainly tests our packing skills when we have to pack inside our shelters.sure that's the same caravan that was in walk forest when they were felling (they get aboot).taken it easy.

[@BorderRambler]

Yep a damp morning and yes everything packed away inside the tent ready for a quick off , just checked and its the same caravan . TFW Dave

[@alexonthemountain8343]

Great vid! Makes me miss the UK even more! Cheers 🍻

[@BorderRambler]

Glad you enjoyed it , even in the rain lol atb Dave

[@alexonthemountain8343]

Border Rambler oh yes! That’s what happens when you live in Las Vegas, you start missing the rain, lol!

[@BorderRambler]

@@alexonthemountain8343 lol now I understand , please send some sun here as the the forecast for the next week is more rain

[@mattlast4093]

nice video, i enjoyed that, can i ask what make/model of water-proof jacket that was, the red one at around 3:15 .. looks like just waht ive been after , cheers:-)

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks it’s a great lightweight waterproof . www.montane.com/mens-c1/montane-minimus-stretch-ultra-waterproof-jacket-p682#attribute%5B3%5D=186 TFW atb Dave 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

You can't really go wrong with a Lanshan for the money. The pegs are a bit small, that's the only thing I'd really swap out. Decent test for it too in the rain.

[@BorderRambler]

I paid £65 for mine just before xmas and so far impressed , it has less room inside due to it having an inner and yeah the pegs are little small . ive seam sealed those tie out properly now lol

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@BorderRambler can't argue at that price mate. 👌🏼

[@steveoutdoors6522]

That’s a good spot

[@BorderRambler]

It was thanks 👍

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

Great vid bud, I have the lanshan 1.5 but not used it yet. A little more roomy.will use it and test it out in a video soon hopefully 👍👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks, not heard of the 1.5 . Will check it out . TFW atb Dave ⛺️👍

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

@@BorderRambler they called it the pyramid tent but a lot of people call it the lanshan 1.5 because it sits between the lanshan 1 and 2👍

[@4seasonbackpacking]

Bet good to be back out again mate. Epic camping spot bet don't get many who walk up there. I think bad weather looks good on video some times. Hope you get some better weather on the next one. Richard

[@BorderRambler]

Great to be out Richard if even if the weather wasn't at its best . I will be chasing the sun for the next one lol atb Dave

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Nice vid👍

[@BorderRambler]

Cheers and thanks for watching atb Dave

[@ScoutManSteve]

Nice camp fella, some lovely views up there. I've only used my lanshan one once last year at the Peak District. Not a bad tent at all for the price. Left you a like and a sub 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Steve , for the money you cant go wrong really. easy to pitch , light and packs away small . atb Dave

[@markredfox73]

A typical Cumbrian day.. starts of nice and turns quick...at least u got some late sunshine before normal service resumed..Some days you just have to grin and bear the weather up here. Are you yet to see another camper up there ?surprises me that more havent headed up that way.atb Mark.

[@BorderRambler]

Sometimes you just have to accept the weather you are given , it’s always good just to be out eh . Never seen any campers myself like , it probably doesn’t suit many folk as there ain’t no nice paths like the lakes has 😂 atb Dave

[@iainsharples1433]

As you say Dave, you don't always get the lovely weather, however an engaging film non the less. Your location on Christianbury crag, would had been a commanding view point for observing Comet Neowise (lowish NW from 11pm). Naked eye, very fine in binoculars. Will still be visible for a few days, perhaps on the next wild camp, look up the trackers on-line.

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for watching , I would need a lot clearer skies than I had to see the comet lol atb Dave

[@iainsharples1433]

@@BorderRambler Hope you get a chance Dave. Could I make a mention, with your wild camping proximity to Kielder, to perhaps pass a message on, for the benefit of northern / border wild campers. There has been an outright ban imposed by Kielder Water, Border Forest Park on all wild camping in the area. This might also apply to the use of the bothies (which were currently still closed). This is because of what is now referred to as a bunch of 'dirty campers' at Deadwater. Recently went to Kielder Village for a wild camp across the border. Frosty reception by some villagers, I did not know about the incident then and was only concerned about midges not hostile villagers. The ban came about a few days later on Facebook. Groups such as Wild Camping UK, Backpacking Club UK, Bikepacking World have strongly responded. Comparing these scumbags to dedicated wild campers. In this instance, they were caught, amongst the pop up tents, rubbish, beer bottles, laughing gas cannisters, was a credit card and phone. The concern is you cannot leave your car overnight in the area without causing suspicion. Ban to last until next year at least for now.

[@BorderRambler]

Iain Sharples thanks Iain I did see this and will pass on the info but I am always on the cumbria side (parking/camping) the border is literally within touching distance depending where you are ie Christianbury is about 1/4 mile from the border luckily with Glendhu hill right on the border . It’s a pity a certain few have gave us bad press ! It’s easy to carry in and out all our gear but they can’t seem to manage that .atb Dave

[@iainsharples1433]

@@BorderRambler Thanks Dave, there may be a few that may watch your channel and will not be aware of this circumstance and I haven't gotten round to establishing my own channel. Our rights are sensitive enough, the recent anti social behaviour demonstrated by some is a concern. Yes certainly where you are is fine and across the border has less restrictions and substantially good locations for backpacking.

[@WyeExplorer]

Wow Dave - where did July go? That was an awesome camp considering. I do like the wild misty moors and although a few views broke through it would have been nice for something more sustained. Thing is with weather like that you just gotta meditate and hunker and enjoy your self if you get my drift. Any way, good going. Mark

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Mark , it’s been a pretty damp month . Yeah it was a very atmospheric camp to say the least . But yeah chill out in the tent and relax atb Dave

[@WyeExplorer]

@@BorderRambler A pleasure Dave. We needed the rain mind you. Good to hear you relaxed with it all.

[@MrJimJD]

Good video Dave. Liked the time lapses. Ive finally got out recently. Interesting shelter - is the interior smaller the Lunar Solo? ATB

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Jim I did watch your vid but couldnt comment :-( The lanshan is smaller internally due to the inner but still I was well impressed at £65 atb Dave

[@MrJimJD]

@@BorderRambler the lanshan may be worth a look. The comments were disabled for some reason, I've changed it now.

[@jasonjackson3463]

good vid m8

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for watching atb Dave 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Enjoyed that, Dave, despite the weather. Nice one 😎👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks just got to take what your given 😂 atb Dave

[@StepsbyKaatje]

Nice one! Thanks for sharing! I also love to be able to go out again, when I have the time... ,😀

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks , yeah got to make time for a camp lol atb Dave

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Great spot Dave and was that a Red Kite? Looked a moody old sky mind and a third of the price sounds a good buy to me for something as good, if not even better. After the mist, it was good to see you get some sun, shame it did not last mind, especially for your morning as well. Summer in the UK eh, cheers Alan

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Alan , not sure what it was . It was very changeable weather, pleased with lanshan 1 so far and for the money . Yep got to love the British weather 😂 atb Dave

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I know I’ve said it before but that pitch is brilliant, normally great views but you can’t control the weather can you mate. A couple of these tents will be just the ticket for me and Charlie when I get chance. Your right mate, it’s more like Autumn than July. Thanks for sharing Dave 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Ant it wasn't the intended camp but the weather curtailed that one lol , its just handy to fall back to . I paid £65 for mine so they wont break the bank . Sods law I am back at work and the suns out, I am off thursday onwards forecast is crap. TFW Dave

[@dareknaszlaku]

Nice content, im staying ;)

[@BorderRambler]

Much appreciated atb Dave 👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Cool, I'm still thinking of getting a lanshan 1, I've just purchased an MSR Elixir 1, seems decent so far when tested at home. Can't beat those views even with the clag, shame about the rain in the morning enjoyed this trip. Cheers. Lee

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Lee I got last year but this was its first run out . I like the look of the MSR ‘s look forward to see you out in it . The weather up north has been dire this month so just have to go with it atb Dave

[@thewelshnomad7094]

How you getting on with the elixir? Honestly think it would be the perfect tent if the pack size wasn’t so bulky! Have you found any ways to pack it down smaller?

[@bluehighfly]

Nice video again.Would you uae the Lanshan again or is it not up to much, I'm thinking of getting 2 of them for me and my lad. At moment I'm using my vango 300 banshee which is good for 2 of us but it comes in at 3kg. Atb Darren

[@BorderRambler]

I sure would use it again , for the money and weight you can’t really go wrong . It comes in just under 1 kg with pegs then whatever weight your pole is atb Dave

[@solway17carlisle]

Nice camp there, and the tent looks super lightweight..great photography in the conditions

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks for watching , yeah a bit grim at times . got to love summer lol atb Dave

[@outdooradventure4590]

Great views even if the rain and clag did come in, looking at lanshan1 very soon 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Cant always have good weather , impressed so far with the lanshan atb Dave

[@Thelifeofwiley]

Even with the mist and rain, you found a beautiful site to camp, take care now

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks, yeah had to make the most of it atb Dave

[@Nobby77]

Great to get back out again aint it. Despite condition still a top night mate. Tent is good value

[@BorderRambler]

Cheers Lee , pleased with the tent . At least it was dry on the evening lol

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video Dave looks a great area pity about the clag I need to get out in my lanchan been a long time since I last used it atvb jimmy 😎😎

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Jimmy at least it added some atmosphere to the vid lol atb Dave

[@Wildcamping101]

Another great vid, Dave. Shame about the weather but as you say, it’s good to test the gear once in a while. Tent looked good. I considered that for the C2C walk but opted for the Lunar Solo in the end. Be interested in how they compare considering the price difference. Hope the weather fares better for your next one. Tfs. ATB mate 👍🏼

[@BorderRambler]

Really impressed so far and for the money I paid £65 you cant go wrong , I suppose you cant always get great weather whilst out camping . TFW atb Dave

[@CottonBud]

Glad the weather broke for you a little there Dave. Quite spectacular actually, being right on the cloud line like that. Enjoyable vid as ever. Cheers. Rich

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Rich , yeah it was very atmospheric but not in the morning rain tho lol atb Dave

[@AngryBroom]

Yo man ! Love it! The lanshan/trek pole tents; hold up in the wind etc?

[@BorderRambler]

Hi yes held up strong in the wind TFW atb Dave

[@jepoymanalo9496]

Is that a trekking pole you use or not ?

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Lovely spot Dave, shame about the weather mate. It looks like we might have had our Summer early. Finger crossed, we will be allowed out in Wales on the 25th July (although there are some out already). Keep safe mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻 (Oh, and I thought you weren't getting anymore tents? 😂)

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Jiffy , cant always have good weather lets hope summer hasn't gone yet . I bet you are looking forward to getting back out again . The least we say about the early campers !! I know couldn't help myself but at £65 it was a bargain lol atb Dave

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Border Rambler 👍🏻bargain mate. Take care Dave.

[@danenglishoutside443]

Nice one! At least the wind was below 50 mph so there’s that. We’ve had a bit of rain in the South. It not too bad . Take it easy!

[@BorderRambler]

Dan English Outside thanks Dan yes not that windy thank god lol TFW Dave

[@neemancallender9092]

What happened to the Alpkit Soloist? I have the Lanshan 1 Excellent for the price and weight Have you reviewed the cook kit?

[@BorderRambler]

Dont worry I still have it, just aint had chance to use it much this year. Impressed with the little lanshan so far , no review but I have mentioned in past vids . TFW atb Dave

[@SimonOutdoors]

Nice one Dave, all the weathers in this one. Really enjoyed it. Your back yard looks great for a WC. Give me a shout if you're happy to let me tag along sometime, would be awesome to try out your part of the world. Take care

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Simon , yeah it was very changeable on this one . This spot is about 20 miles from home so fairly handy for camps. If you ever up this way give me a shout and we could do a camp bit you will need your thermals lol . atb Dave

[@SimonOutdoors]

Will do mate, cheers

[@thomasbriody3012]

Fine video. What camera do you use? And what is your final verdict on this tent as opposed to the Six Moons?

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks in this one I used my Panasonic VX870 and canon G7X mkiii for most of the first day filming and the gopro hero 7 black for the timelapses and rainy filming . Very impressed so far with the lanshan , ironically it seems to pitch better than the solo but has less space inside due to the lanshan having an inner . So for the money you cant go wrong and could save yourself about £150 if you went for the lanshan . TFW atb Dave

[@michaelthorpe9593]

Thanks for another great video. I hope you don't mind me asking you a question? I am looking for a 1 person tent and you seem to have the 2 on my shortlist. Lanshan 1 and the Alpkit Soloist. Which of the 2 would you keep if you could only have one of them?

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Michael , now thats a tough question but I would probably go for the lanshan due to the fact you can open both sides and it gives you more room or it feels that way . atb dave

[@ChrisJB]

I've never seen a Lanshan in the flesh but they look amazing for the money. I know what you mean about the weather Dave. It really doesn't feel like mid-summer. Hope it bucks up this week as I wouldn't mind an over-nighter myself. ATB, Chris

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Chris , impressed with it so far in comparison to my solo. Yeah the weather is typical , in lockdown glorious out of it and the crap is back . hope you get out atb Dave

[@GazianoOutdoors]

I like that spot you go to, perfect little place, always seems so peaceful out there, I like the look of that tent, a lot of people have got them now, the one man version you have still looks really spacious too, where's the best place to buy them? Some beautiful misty shots in this video mate, take care, ATB 👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Gaz , it wasnt the intended camp spot but the weather curtailed that but still knowing its there is very handy indeed. Iam just over 5ft 10 and your a lot taller so might be a bit cramped maybe ?? I got mine at aliexpress around £65 . TFW atb Dave

[@anthonypayne1]

I thought you captured some beautiful atmospheric shots Dave, where the sun was coming through the low-level clag, stunning! A good first test for the Lanshan in the rain, would be interested in your thoughts, perhaps a review when you've spent some more time with it. Atb Anthony👍👍👍

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Anthony , yeah it was certainly atmospheric lol I will get a few more in the lanshan under my belt then maybe give a little review . TFW atb Dave

[@dazbass007]

Its always disappointing when you don't get a view, but it looks like you enjoyed it all the same, nice one atb daz

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Daz , you just have to take what your given I suppose. Still enjoyed it rain and all. atb Dave

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

Brilliant vid Dave certainly an interesting place up there too. I like the look of those lanshans they look quite roomy. What's the pack weight of them? Great to see you back out just in time for the rubbish weather to return 😂....in lockdown it was like Dubai bloody typical lol. Hope you're well, Atb Steve

[@BorderRambler]

Thanks Steve , the tent and pegs packed is just under 1kg then you will need a pole . Impressed with it so far . Yeah lockdown was glorious and post is pish lol I'm all good TFW atb Dave

[@AndyWardle]

I like the forest in those conditions really atmospheric. Other worldly. Shame you got such crappy weather though for camping. Just good to be out though isn’t it. Whatever the weather. Lawyers watching this. Right at the start. There’s hell on. 😂 😂 Atb mate.

[@BorderRambler]

The conditions were really atmospheric but packing away in the morning was a challenge in a small tent lol , I will have to come up with my own opening words 😱 lol TFW Dave