🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 STRONG Winds on Beinn Narnain Solo Summit Wild Camp

[@bernardscott1783]

Your mind must be full of stunning views.!👍

[@pleatedskirt18]

23:36, THAT is what it is all about... I've been hill walking for nigh on 50 years, and that point o the video just encapsulates it all. Thanks for making my day.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Nick. Know what you mean. Glad you enjoyed it. You’ve just made my day too🙏🏻

[@pleatedskirt18]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Believe me, with a video like that you have lifted me from a very wet and windy Dartmoor to my natural habitat - hills and mountains. Thank YOU. Off to look at more of your videos later... Thanks again. Stay safe in this weather, wherever you may be in the country.

[@kevint7851]

You are one tough cookie. 👌👌👌👍.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@wildmountainman1]

Well done. Great views up there. 👀👍🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers WMM 😎👍

[@kerny2091]

Tip to dry pants out put hot water into an ali water bottle and roll it up inside one leg at a time a couple of boils will normally do the job on soft shell pants ...works on tops too 👍another great vid btw.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks kerny. Top tip 👍

[@beardedwarrior7023]

Congratulations on your first 'mainland' munro 🎉 Such a great video.

[@davidvirgo5023]

Great vids, just watching through all the back catalog lol 👍👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks David 😎👍. Hope you enjoy 👍

[@andystaveley237]

Thanks mate very enjoyable. I must get there. Cheers

[@kimdominguez2964]

You're not getting to old for this stuff!! Great video

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you, Kim👍. I just have to keep reminding myself of that 😊. It can all look quite tranquil on the video, but it’s a slog carrying all the camping gear up a mountain. I do enjoy it tho 😎

[@kimdominguez2964]

@@TheSoloSummiteer I was feeling sorry for you everytime I realized you had placed your video recorder walked down and then back up again and then down to retrieve it. That's commitment!!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Kim Dominguez - haha. Know what you mean Kim. A 10 mile walk can easily turn into a 15 mile walk 😜

[@peterjames7286]

Nice one Dave looked a tough climb for a little Darrener but we get plenty of bad weather around here but not that bad and it was great watching it

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Peter👍. Aye, was a wild one. Darren moors are my training ground 😜😎👍. ATB - Dave

[@AdventureDeNorthVlogs]

Wow great another lovely video I am loving this

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks and much appreciated 😎👍

[@jimmarshall9945]

Brilliant vid Dave, great to see you up my local hill's. 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Jim 😎👍. Wish they were a bit nearer to me. It’s a stunning place. ATB - Dave

[@theknowlodge8294]

Another amazing video fella. 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dominic, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Arrochar Alps are a regular haunt of mine Dave. Bivvied Narnain, I went up the way you came down. I started at the rest and be thankful. Your first munro was a solo summit camp at 3,000 ft, that's exactly what I did. Great vid/camp. ATB.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers, Eddie👍. It’s a great way to experience and celebrate a first Munro. Narnain is a cracking wee mountain 😎. Planning to head back to the area soon as it’s more accessible for me from Lancashire. Keep safe - Dave

[@eddietrooper666_]

After watching this I'm hooked on your channel !! Really inspirational stuff. Your vids have encouraged me to get a new set of walking boots and get out into the Peak District! Love the reality of your content. Brilliant stuff!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Eddie 🙏🏻

[@Thebluedocful]

Really enjoyed this one mate. Wasn’t as familiar with this video. Looks like a fantastic place ⛰️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye. Arrochar. It’s fantastic. We were up there a couple of weeks ago. Still got to edit the video. Cheers bud 👍

[@horizontaal]

That was exiting! Filmed beautifully. Very honest too. Cheers from Holland

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that jd😎👍, and thank you 🙏🏻 - ATB Dave

[@jamesf8864]

You are not too old 😊 And it was great to see your glee at being up there. What a view down to the loch! I'm so glad I bought a Soulo. What a shelter. I'm looking to replace all my zippers with cord though, to get rid of all that clinking and jangling!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks James, appreciate that 👍. It’s a top tent indeed 😎👍

[@adehardcastle9229]

My Atko zippers are the same a right pain until I put fabric tape over them ...works a treat!

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Great video. Thanks Dave, really enjoyed it

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Albion. Thanks for taking the time to comment 😎👍

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Great video and beautiful nature.Cool camp ! Enjoyed this video a lot !

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you. Really appreciate that 😊👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

Cracking Dave & what views from up there stunning place..had that many times in bad weather where you just have that moment & think to your'e self why am i bothering.always a good call though & worth it when your'e pitched up & enjoying the view..looking forward to my trip up there next week hoping the weather is decent.tfs mate.Andy.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one, Andy. Many thanks👍. Will be looking out for your videos, can’t wait to see them 😎. Hope the weather is kind to you 🤞. Stay safe - Dave

[@graehamquilliam7019]

Great video. Thanks.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Graeham 😎👍

[@alistaircorbett573]

Great video Dave - I'm just catching up on your vids. A great lesson in perseverence here, loved it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Alistair 😎👍. Really didn’t think I was going to make that one. All the more satisfying when I did. Glad you enjoyed it too - ATB Dave

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Great effort Dave. Perseverance Wins! Good to see you back up in Scotland :-)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Dave. Was great to be back 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . Can’t believe it was my first visit this year 😩. Hoping to be back again before the years out 🤞😎

[@kennybrydges2429]

Another well documented video Dave... my goodness it was windy phew! I never did get to walk up in Scotland ;-(... ah well, maybe in my next life ;-) all the best Dave TC Kenny ;-)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

It was a wild one that Kenny. Couldn’t believe I made it in the end. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@ootnboots]

Nice one, glad you managed to camp the wind looked brutal at times ..perfect for the Soulo though ..cheers Stevie

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Stevie👍. It took a battering but served me well 😎

[@milesfromanywhere.]

Great vid there mate, so glad you stuck at it. Can't beat the Soulo, its an absolute bomber of a tent, it's worth every penny IMO. Really enjoyed watching. Atb, Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I do love my Soulo 😎👍

[@stuartwilson1613]

Well done Dave. That was brave determination pushing on to the summit in those conditions and actually camping there as well. I live at the other end of Loch long, it is a great part of the world but as you experienced the conditions here can be a wee bit testing at times. Looking forward to your next video. ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Stuart😎👍. The first time I visited a Cobbler was three years ago in September 2017. I drove up from Lancashire in lovely weather but when I arrived to Arrochar and it was lashing it down and I couldn’t see a thing. Waited a couple of hours but the weather didn’t improve so I decided to head up there in the rain and mist. I made it to the junction with the Ben Ime path and decided to turn back as every flat surface had turned into a pond and there was nowhere to pitch my tent. The path itself was basically a stream. As I reached the junction to the first path you turn off to the Cobbler I decided to head up that way and found a flat rock exactly the same size as my tent. I couldn’t believe it so I pitched up there for the night in the rain. Morning came and conditions were the same, couldn’t see a thing. Made my way up to the summit and then back to the car having never seen the Cobbler at all. Determined to return I went back in the snow last November and pitched right in front of the Cobbler. Absolutely amazing 😎❤️👍

[@stuartwilson1613]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Hi Dave, Thank you for your interesting response to my comment. I certainly did admire your super shot of the tent pitched up with the impressive backdrop of a snowy Cobbler highlighted by a stunning night sky. That is the key up here, If you can just hit the right weather window it can be totally awesome, simply beautiful beyond words at times. With Autumn approaching fast so It will soon be time for gazing up at the wonders of the Milky Way. And as usual my fingers are crossed for a really good frosty cold & snowy winter, maybe some Northern light shows too. PS. Have you seen the recent pics of the latest land slide on the Rest and be Thankful (A83) by Arrocher, result of more rain from the weekend. Both the A83 and the old military road completely wiped out again. Enjoy your next adventure, I will look out for the video. ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

cheers, Stuart. Yeah the RABT road is always getting blocked, isn’t it. Hopefully I’ll get back up there again this year for another trip to the mountains 🤞😎👍

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Good video. That's my favourite part of the world. Love it. Good camp and pitch and the wind looked nasty but you got through it. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you. Thanks Steve.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks, Steve, appreciate that 😎👍. It was a bit of a wild one 😁

[@theheightoflife]

Super video mate.. you definitely had some insane wind there man!! Im heading there wed / thurs all being well from Birmingham so hope I manage to pitch ok in the end too lol. I will also have my trusty Soulo though so will grab some rocks also. Might take some delta pegs for the guys incase too. Thanks for pushing on and sharing your awesome adventure 😊👍🏻🏕🏕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ATB buddy... Chris ✌🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Chris 😎👍. Good luck with your trip. ATB Dave

[@theheightoflife]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks Dave! 😁👍🏻

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

Well done - great vid good going that was some hike

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Dave. It was a tough one. Enjoyed it tho 😁

[@davesimpson3037]

Inspirational!!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Dave 🙏🏻

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Nice one Dave - last time I was on Narnain we couldn’t get on to the spearhead and top due to wind 💨 so I can sympathise ! One advantage though - the wind keeps the midge away !! Take care Murray

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Murray. At the time I think I would have preferred midges 😜. Came good in the end tho 😎. ATB

[@Julian-pj2zi]

Great effort and great video David! 👌

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Julian👍. Really thought I wasn’t going to make it - ATB Dave

[@rhysdavies1989]

Dave, you should have more subscribers! Your videos are great! Keep it up. 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Rhys😎👍. Yeah, getting subscribers is tough. I am enjoying making the videos though. Glad you’re enjoying them👍

[@r1chc4ss]

Absolutely mega pitch. Top perseverance pal. Love it at loch lomond. Great video.✌🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Richard👍. Came good in the end 😊 ATB - Dave

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Fantastic video Dave that wind was crazy. Well done for getting up there mate. The soulo’s don’t seem to budge what ever the weather, amazing tents. Hope your doing well and look forward to your next video. ATB buddy 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks, Paul. Was a great little adventure for me. Glad you enjoyed it too 😎👍

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Great video as always Dave. I have recently picked up on your videos and am really enjoying them. Great to see than you are camping in locations and conditions that require the Soulo... Tom

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Tom👍. I always aim to get on a mountain, if possible. ATB - Dave

[@CharlesP69]

Recently discovered your channel and been loving catching up with your content, but this latest video was fantastic! Loved seeing your thought process and decision making in action and as another commentator said your perseverance paid off. Fantastic pitch and views! Please keep posting content, it’s great to watch! Also, it’s good to hear someone with a decent accent; all the other wild campers seem to be Yorkies 😄

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Charles. Really appreciate your kind words. Haha. I do wonder if some folks can understand my accent 😁

[@martingregoryphotography]

“to old for this game” (10:49).......you and me both! Your patience and perseverance paid off though, looks like it was a nice pitch. Great views.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Martin 👍. We’ll keep pushing on, eh 😜😁😎

[@BorderRambler]

Well done dave you could have quite easily called it when that wind got mental , but you stuck it out and made your goal and what a pitch . Thoroughly deserved you could see the joy in your face on the summit 👍 TFS atb Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave 😎👍. I was buzzing after thinking I might have to retreat and go back to the car. What a turn around, eh - ATB Dave

[@DM_RUNNING]

Another cracking vid, braver than me camping on the summit in those winds!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Daniel👍. It was a wild one for sure 😳💨

[@europa1387]

Looked like a good adventure, I camped on Thorthwaite Crag on monday was misty the whole time, breezy, rainy, still happy to get out there though. Packing up is a right chore isn't it ha

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks, Europa 😎👍. Not sure which is worse. Packing up, or sorting it all out when you get home 😩

[@ChrisJB]

Showing my age a bit here but Beinn Narnain was my first Munro, December 1991. We had decent weather that day. The day after, we did my second, Ben Cruachan, in horrible cold, wet and windy conditions. I'll be honest, I hated that one, didn't enjoy it one bit. Cool film Dave, albeit in harsh conditions. ATB, Chris

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Chris👍. The weather makes a big difference doesn’t it. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@bigboyrock]

Thanks for the new lesson on reading signs Dave: if I see a dog flying by, its probably too windy to go further! (Btw, someone will find your lost rain cover and be cursing that someone left their rubbish! Oh the irony. Cheers.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Yeah, watch out for flying dogs 😁. I was thinking exactly the same about the rain cover. At the end of the day it was unintentional and a total accident. Hopefully it will be found by someone who can make use of it.

[@stuart6347]

Great as always bud 🙌🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one SK👍. Many thanks 😊

[@stuart6347]

The Solo Summiteer we got caught in the wind big time on Saturday night there! Tents held up and made for a good video 😂😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

SK Wildcamps - nice one. A good sneaky pitch behind the wall 😎👍

[@davemitchell8756]

Inspirational Dave, Churchill said never never ever give up, you didn’t. Heading for Wasdale Monday night for Yewbarrow and Red Pike inspired by your summit camp video. Enjoyed this one 👍ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

That’s fantastic Dave. Enjoy Wasdale and stay safe in the mountains 😎👍

[@DaveGoodman1959]

An exciting Adventure 🍻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you, Dave👍. It really was 😳. Loved it tho 😎

[@paulb5140]

Your perseverance paid off mate ,another cracking camp,stunning location 👌congratulations on your first munro👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Paul 👍. Glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one already 😎

[@mountain_del1863]

Great vid mate. Love the Arrochar Alps, had many a wild camp there (live not far away). You had the right tent for the job and the views down loch long are stunning. It’s a windy place, I tend to camp down in the valley. Meant to be doing a overnighter on Macdui tomorrow. 81mph gusts forecast............I fear a rethink is in order. ATB and congrats on your 1st Munro, May it be the first of many👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Del, really appreciate that 😎👍. I looked the Cairngorms myself but the wind forecasts were crazy 😳. Can’t wait to get back to Scotland again ❤️

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Looked a very tough ascent did that, particularly carrying all that weight in such strong winds. Massive achievement was that to carry on in those conditions. Glad it all turned out well for you, as it must have been one of those really tough decisions whether to go on or go back.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

You’re absolutely right, Anthony. The last thing I want to do is to put others in danger having to come and rescue me if I get it wrong. I was prepared to turn back at any point, and continually assessing if it was safe to carry on. The ascent was tough and I don’t think it really shows it on the video as I needed both hands so couldn’t film it. Thanks for the comments, really appreciated 👍. ATB - Dave

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

The Solo Summiteer I know what you mean Dave. I recently walked the Cleveland Way but had to call it a day at mile 90 due to an injury. One of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, particularly as it was for charity and being watched by people on here. Experience helps you make the right decisions and your video provided a great example of the thought process of an experienced wild camper. Great stuff 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

You’re right, experience does help. I think you have to be really careful with injuries especially as you get older. If you just carry on you can sometimes make them permanent. I really don’t consider myself an experienced wild camper. My first one was in December 2016 so not really been at it 4yrs, yet. Always learning 😊

[@Daveyboygoeswild]

Well done on your first 3000, really enjoyed the video, don't like it's making me want to spend on another tent, been looking at tha Soulo for a while, damm you. Really enjoyed the video style too so subbed. Great adventure, take care

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Davey, really appreciate that 👍. Can’t beat a Soulo. Go on, you know you want to 😁😎👍

[@RobsAdventures]

Another great one mate. Really enjoyed it. Shame the weather wasn’t better for you but it was decent enough and you didn’t get blown away so it’s all good. Cheers

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks matey glad you enjoyed it. Was a wild one for sure. Your trip sounds epic. Best of luck with the weather 🤞 and stay safe 😎👍

[@RobsAdventures]

The Solo Summiteer cheers mate. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@cairnscrow8713]

Great effort well done!! ... glad you explained your table inscription was a place because I know what you East Lancs folk are like ha ha

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😂😆😁. Nice one, CC. Glad you enjoyed it 👍😎

[@BrosBrainsBroke]

Great Video Solo👍👍😁😁 pity about the morning views but I guess you can't win them all😉😉🤘 really enjoyed😁😁

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy👍. A brew with half a view 😜

[@jim1380]

I'm a new sub and am loving your vids pal. I wondered if you can reccomend a particular walking pole? I've gone without upto now but my knees are not what they used to be haha

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Jim😎👍. I’m ve got Leki an Black Diamond poles. Both very good. My first one were a cheap pair and soon got bent.

[@fence-hugger]

Top video Dave. As you know, I'm no wild camper but your videos are quite inspiring. Keep up the good work dude! 🙂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks, man 👍. If I’m inspiring others I’m over the moon with that. Stay safe

[@jamescrashley2263]

What boots you got on in this video Dave? Nice footage. Thanks. James

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi James. Sorry for the late reply I've been in hospital. The boots are Scarpa R Evolution GTX - Dave

[@jamescrashley2263]

@@TheSoloSummiteer hope you’re alright Dave?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@jamescrashley2263 thanks James, really appreciate that🙏🏻. I’ve posted more info on my Facebook page - facebook.com/The-Solo-Summiteer-489953365108935/

[@mikebass3721]

We have the village of Tongue Near East Midlands Airport 👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Mike Bass - love it 😁😎

[@pen2199]

put the kettle on, i love that

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Lets av a brew 😎👍

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

Enjoyed he video. Just climbed Tryfan in Wales and the wind was just like you experienced 😂 Noticed you had your phone mounted on something on your sack. Is it an accessory to stabilise the phone when taking walking shots? Looked like it had a handle as well? Trying my hand at videoing so any tips appreciated 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Bernard. My phone is on a phone clamp thing, attached to a gorillapod. Seems to work well for me.

[@lifesahike1679]

I think you better trade the soulo in for the 2021 black lable version out next year.

[@vamboroolz1612]

Lifes a hike don’t think you will need the black label here, never felt even slightly worried in the Soulo and I have had some awful weather.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Think I’ve spent enough already 😁

[@NameisLeon]

Just found your channel. Lovely stuff. Arrochar Alps are great. Grew up not far from there and know them well. The spearhead is a great way to go up, but quite daunting in the wind! You did well pushing on. Great first Munro camp. Cheers

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Leon 😎👍. It was a tough one for sure. Worth the effort though. Glad you enjoyed it - ATB Dave

[@shahinmiah4844]

MR ROSSENDALE 🙏🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

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[@shahinmiah4844]

You remind me of a long lost friend from rawtenstall, sir .

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Ahh. No worries, Shahin 👍

[@shahinmiah4844]

@@TheSoloSummiteer My little dog has visited all your hikes and enjoys watching it on a big screen.

[@cclow9494]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching but knew from the start of the video that you would persevere and camp on the summit. The video title killed any potential suspense!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one, glad you enjoyed it 👍. Know what you mean but it was more about the journey as I genuinely didn’t think I was gonna get there - ATB

[@thewelshnomad7094]

Great vid as always pal!👍🏻 Took my Niak out last night up the Brecon Beacons and got hammered with extremely high winds all night! Vid over on my channel if you fancy checking it out 👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks TWN👍. Didn’t look too bad in the video. At least you had a nice sunset and a clear night 😎