A hike during the storm classified as Storm Gerrit in Snowdonia at Cnicht. We stopped to test out the Rab Storm Shelter to see how it would hold up.
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@jimdevlin2138Ай бұрын
speaking from bitter experience, before you try to position your shelter make sure you tie it to one of you , a piece of paracord is always handy, otherwise you could spend a few hours huddled behind a wall of backpacks wondering how far your shelter has gone😀
@alantierneyАй бұрын
This is a good idea born from a bad experience id say
@jimdevlin2138Ай бұрын
@@alantierney Oh yes , a long cold day hiking across Rannoch moor in a cold snowy winter
@alantierneyАй бұрын
A random poor sheep may have had a good sheltered night though🤣
@WolfyjinnyАй бұрын
Out of experience.... only tie one corner to yourself, do not tie it where the wind can get in and inflate it, you may get to learn the hard way that aviation without proper equipment is not advisable.
@Fido-vm9zi5 күн бұрын
I totally want some paracord.
@tonyhall3956 ай бұрын
As a ex military guy, I always take a Army basha with me in winter. Sit on it and wrap it around you. Works a treat.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Yeah sounds good. I usually take a bit of polycro around with me to sit on. Light and waterproof as anything. Though not much good for wrapping in. Thanks for commenting. 👍
@jaywalker3087Ай бұрын
Yep , done it. Old style poncho/ groundsheet +Arctic maggot bag... Sorted.
@wullieg7269Ай бұрын
dont go wait for better
@Samba222222222Ай бұрын
Это он о плащ-палатке видимо? 🤔
@spacemonkey9257Ай бұрын
An army basha
@speedfreak82005 ай бұрын
Very beautiful area even though I didn't understand a word he said. Thanks for the video
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Subtitles 🤣 thanks for trying to watch.
@isabelleg91185 ай бұрын
@@alantierneycaptions work ok
@isabelleg91185 ай бұрын
Understood 2 out 10 words although it got better later
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Scouse accent is notoriously fast 🤣
@gearoid131Ай бұрын
I thought he was Welsh 😂
@nigeltickner568524 күн бұрын
l just think it's great that you have a mrs that just soldiers on, except the elements, does not moan, & enjoys the moment,,,, Such a lucky man you are,!!!
@alantierney24 күн бұрын
Her silence is deafening 🤣
@littlelegsonthetrail811624 күн бұрын
He is lucky 😋
@nigeltickner568524 күн бұрын
@@alantierney Ha Ha, great answer,,,,, spent a few months up there myself in the Military, brought back some hard good memories, All the best,,,,
@nigeltickner568524 күн бұрын
@@littlelegsonthetrail8116 totally agree with you, you both make a great team,😏
@Tubesmaney3 күн бұрын
@@alantierneyLOL!
@maxdiamond55Ай бұрын
Most underrated bit of kit ever. My bothy bag has saved the day soon many times. Great video. Thanks .
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Thanks👍🏻
@anniejones18396 ай бұрын
'She' was very resilient. The ruins looked very eerie, the dark stone walls. Not sure I wouldve slept a wink lol. Thankyou for braving the elements and sharing with us Ps. Id have got the giggles trying to put the tent up....laugh or cry situation
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
No worries. Thank you for the nice comment. She is a trooper. Glad you enjoyed it.
@robynmarler19515 ай бұрын
I love it! I'm gonna comb the hills for a blown away one.
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Finders keepers
@wildtransmissions29876 ай бұрын
What a fantastic test for the Rab!! Thanks for sharing! 🌲
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
No problem. Thanks for watching
@jasonmcghee12665 ай бұрын
American here. We are (me, my wife, and two teenage boys) planning a trek in Austria this summer. Might pick up one or two of these things for our packs. Great video!
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Theyre a great idea. You can get bigger ones (up to 8 people i think) which would probably work better for you.
@speedfreak82005 ай бұрын
@alantierney definitely a good thing to have in an emergency
@jimdevlin2138Ай бұрын
always handy for an emergancy, but dehydration isc more than likely to be the problem in an Austrian summer
@MrBobchat6 күн бұрын
Touching how much love and respect he shows with pet names for her like 'dwarf' and 'Michael Jackson'. What a sweet guy
@alantierney3 күн бұрын
Terms of endearment. 🤣
@rhammelman5 ай бұрын
Wow, very nerve racking with all of that wind!! Glad to see it hold up. Good job.
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Yeah it sure is. Thanks for the comment
@Crusty_Camper6 ай бұрын
These are really useful bits of kit. I have mine for emergencies but often use it for breaks when I just want to get out of the weather for a while. You can use it solo by putting your rucksack at the other end.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Ye basically. No contest to an actual tent but a great option nonetheless
@NonEuclideanTacoCannonАй бұрын
When the big snow storm hit back in January, I saw a someone wandering around in the middle of the night in one of those inflatable Among Us costumes. It's like the same thing as this, except you can walk around like a space suit or something. It's really quite genius, a nice bubble of still, dry-ish air while snow is blowing all over the place.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
I googled them. Hilarious that. Could do with one of those for the rain.
@blueyonder1233Ай бұрын
Great product review, well done. Also appreciate the subtitles!
@alantierneyАй бұрын
No worries my pleasure
@StuartThow5 ай бұрын
Looks like a great bit of kit for days out in the hills 👍
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Sure is.
@Meades45326 ай бұрын
Well done guys. Great vid. Subscribed.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Great man. Thanks for taking the time. Appreciated. Atb.👍
@chrisbatten8Ай бұрын
Judging by the beginning of the video it seems that it would be advantageous if the Storm Shelter either came with Some means attaching it to your person while deploying it..or otherwise came in packs of 5 so that you still had one to shelter in through the storm after the other 4 have blown away....!!!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Haha yeah. At least it’s bright to find them again afterwards. 🤣
@nicholastyler8177Ай бұрын
I made one of these out of Sil/Nylon material about 16 / 17 years ago. It’s great, and is one of the always in my pack items. It’s been used extensively, as a lunch spot, a casualty cover, ground sheet, etc.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
I carry a polycro sheet around all the time for my daily groundsheet and lunch spots. I dont have the patience to make a full shelter though. So kudos.
@damienmayne72056 ай бұрын
They are a great invention indeed, I'm loving mine while on my kayak to escape the rougher elements. It's cosy on a kayak inside one of these, with a window, too.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
That must be a great site going along. Good idea tho. A very cheap narrowboat.
@damienmayne72056 ай бұрын
Exactly, but nothing cheap about it when it's just as much as a life saver as an expensive narrowboat - as I also used it to sleep under on the boat (created a whole cabin narrowboat out of a quality inflatable kayak with a polytunnel covered in a 4x2 m silver tarp to make a gypsy caravan shaped narrowboat cabin for one, towed by a smaller, faster covered kayak it's a great way to explore the world, seas and all!)@@alantierney
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Sounds like an adventurous time thats for sure. Nomadic. 😎
@anderson29506 ай бұрын
Nice Job AL💥
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Nyctophora5 ай бұрын
Thanks - this looks pretty handy.
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching. 👍
@rodgiles93537 күн бұрын
As ex Army all we had in the 1960s was a waterproof poncho no sleeping bag……..just a wool blanket with a kilt pin to form an blanket envelope. You had to pair up with another buddy join two ponchos together wit thin rope and form a bivouac and sleep head to tail.
@alantierney6 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t fancy that. Thank god for new gear 🤣
@Soggz77856 ай бұрын
Always wondered what they are like. I know the storm. I was camping on top of the Mendips in Somerset in Storm Gerrit. Wind speed around 60mph at times. That looks great if you get caught out, though.All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Im not sure how it would do in 60mph exposed. Probably better to crawl in it and roll up behind a rock at that point. Thanks for watching.
@milky12341235 ай бұрын
what a beautiful sunset
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Yeah, some are the best are amongst moody skies.
@lostthedog26 күн бұрын
Now this is a proper hike. We don't have mountains in Minnesota but we do have weather. Ufda
@alantierney26 күн бұрын
No mountains but you do have a spam museum. So thats something to do.
@daveysАй бұрын
I had a similar 2 person unit made by Terra Nova, eventually went sticky due to waterproofing breaking down. Replaced it with a larger superlight group shelter. Great if you need protection from the weather while on the hills. Used them loads in MR as a cas shelter.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Yeah they are good. Surprising me how many people find fault with them.
@daveysАй бұрын
@@alantierney - I think that people have the same expectations as they would with a tent. They’re just for a group of people to get some shelter from bad weather until it passes. I’ve seen people talking about humidity, but when the alternative is being stood in driving rain/sleet/wind etc, being warm but damp is a massive luxury. I’ve had hypothermia twice (wasn’t a casualty in either situation) and I’d much rather be in one of these shelters than directly in the weather.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Yeah. Thats exactly what I thought. Exposure or no exposure isn’t even an argument in an emergency situation. For a quick stop in fine weather maybe. It always amazes me some of the opinions of some people. But then thats what makes life interesting after all.
@mountaingirlzstuff431425 күн бұрын
That was very interesting 😊
@alantierney25 күн бұрын
Thanks👍🏻
@Forgotten_Boy5 ай бұрын
Great job 👍🏼 -FL man
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@DevilishBeaver07 күн бұрын
Rab stuff is always great quality
@alantierney7 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s a solid bet. Have to be careful not to just buy everything rab its usually that safe a bet. Plus not as much as the bigger brands
@mountainbritish5777Ай бұрын
You need to attach that to a carabiner on you coat or rucksack to stop it from blowing away, looked way too easy to lose otherwise
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Ye its a good idea. I don’t have many of those though
@MrSirlulzalotАй бұрын
Cool video and product review. I have been curious about that RAB model particularly. 👍
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Its worth a punt id say. Thanks.
@trumpit94495 ай бұрын
That is some beautiful country thank you for bring us along
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
It is. Thanks for watching. 👍
@Chompchompyerded12 күн бұрын
Ah canna feel me hands or feet just from watchin ya!
@alantierney12 күн бұрын
Immersive viewing
@Chompchompyerded12 күн бұрын
@@alantierney Literally. But ya canna beat the view. Lovely wild moors, and rugged weather let you know you're alive, even if you canna feel parts of your appendages!
@PerfDayToday6 ай бұрын
I have a 2P Terra Nova version, heavier, smaller window, but great for snack breaks during backcountry ski trips.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Ye, i think that's where they excel really. Quick stops.
@IanTheOutdoorGuyАй бұрын
Great video
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Thanks pal👍🏻
@user-ks5jh1rp6dАй бұрын
I saw a really cool video. Share 👍❤
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Thank you👍🏻
@tomtom44057 күн бұрын
I can understand why you couldn't drive up that road. I drove up it in my very old zafira and when I got to the top there was a really strong hot/burning car smell, not sure if the clutch was slipping or what, but the car only just made it. Since then I've always driven the other way round, past the lakeside cafe and avoided that hill
@alantierney6 күн бұрын
Ye i thinks because of how narrow it is as well. Quite intimidating. I did something similar on the honister pass in an old banger myself.
@jayneread21786 ай бұрын
Looks awesome, does it have inbuilt waterproof seats?
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Sort of. It has fabric that extends which you sit on. But its just fabric. So a sit mat is recommended for insulation and comfort.
@isabelleg91185 ай бұрын
Oh boy you’d have to tie it to yourself so you don’t lose it..
@carolined59235 ай бұрын
Amazing place, rough wild and unspoiled
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Yes. Wales is quite rugged for its size i always thought.
@harryproud96795 ай бұрын
Great vid. Nice to see both of you having a great fun time.and Respect . Having been in the SAS.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌🤙🫵👏💋for your loverly lady.❤ to you both.
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the really nice comment. Its appreciated.
@hntrains25 ай бұрын
An interesting concept, for sure! Probably useless in an actual storm (this here was just strong wind; no rain). Would an instant tent not be a better gear item to carry?
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
This was classified as a storm by the meteorological service in this country (storm gerrit). They name them based on varying effects they have on people and potential disruption they may cause. Albeit, I take your point, in this area at this time, it wasn't that bad, as storms go. In actual severe weather, i wouldnt trust anything but an expedition tent. But it's a big weight penalty. But I probably wouldnt be out at all anyway. 🤣 Thanks for the comment.
@hntrains25 ай бұрын
@@alantierney, thank you for your (prompt) reply! Enjoy your new week and your new adventures!
@tubefreakmuva6 ай бұрын
So was that the 4-6 person shelter size?? Thanks!
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
No its the 1 to 2. Plenty big enough for 2 people.
@webwillie15 ай бұрын
Do you have to be in a high winds to keep it inflated?
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
It doesn't inflate. But the wind is propping it up here in this instance. It stays up because you sit with your back against the walls usually.
@user-nq5ge2vs7qАй бұрын
That’s the best weather to be on the hills👊🏼
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Most exciting at least
@Stu1664RMАй бұрын
Before you leave the house. Get some paracord and a small carabiner. Tie the cord onto the shelter. You can clip it to someone or yourself when opening it up. If on your own you can clip it to your bergen or pack to help stabilise. Itll never fly off and leave you in the lurch
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Yeah i do that with other things like tent. Only just bought that though so hadn’t bothered. Its a good idea
@Stu1664RMАй бұрын
@@alantierney looked good though. Did it warm up in there? I've never used one. Have crawled into a bivvy bag a few times to sit some rough stuff out. Warm as toast.
@alantierney29 күн бұрын
It’s definitely warmer inside than out. That being said. It’s not somewhere you could be for long without some other form of insulation. But thats a no-brainer.
@FlyWithMe_6666 ай бұрын
Interesting, shelter seems to work surprisingly well in these htough conditions once you managed to set it up.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Ye its great. The wind was blowing underneath an proping it up.
@Seamus19665 ай бұрын
"The Prisoner". But Orange instead of White.. referring to the tv series.
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Orange is the new white
@HighWealder24 күн бұрын
Yup, and strangely enough Portmerion, where The Prisoner was filmed is nearby.
@ducknorris233Ай бұрын
If this Rab is rocking, don’t come a knocking
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Cooking a storm
@user-ig5ce7ds7e6 күн бұрын
How cool … How on earth does it work? I’m assuming it needs to be windy?
@alantierney6 күн бұрын
No u just prop it up with body. Imagine sitting under a blanket basically. But if wind blows in. It sort of inflates. But thats not supposed to happen ideally
@chrismee30835 ай бұрын
is it Bear proof as i come from stoke on Trent. 👍
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Good question. Scary place. The answer is yes, and it also comes with bear spray and a pump action shot gun.
@JohnDoe-ee6qs6 ай бұрын
Looking very like glendalough in ireland in places, old mining building and all,
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Yeah a lot of wales is like that. Slate mining and such.
@bitemyshite6 ай бұрын
Cracked up laughing watching those boots sink at the beginning 🤣
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Cant beat a good trodge through a bog. 🤣
@edwardharrington6785 ай бұрын
That looked very good and draft proof as well?
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say draft proof, but the difference between inside and out is night and day. Though it's not a place to spend a long time intentionally
@MilesBellasАй бұрын
Some Wellington boots can be hiked in !
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Ive often thought of that but they hurt my feet🤣
@MilesBellasАй бұрын
@@alantierney Double socks and (slightly more expensive) fleece lined boots ?!
@criticaleventАй бұрын
So you have to let wind into it to keep it inflated?
@alantierneyАй бұрын
It’s not supposed to be inflated really. Just so happened the wind was doing so. You just keep propped up with your body basically.
@CarlJones1427 күн бұрын
We survived the night, but we're blown away to our deaths in the morning. 😎
@alantierney27 күн бұрын
Still survived the night though. Clocked it mate.
@bethanduke2566Ай бұрын
I was very worried when you walked past the big heaps of slate, some years ago there was a bad storm and one fell down onto a school killing many children.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Thats pretty awful. Glad I never went near.
@canadianalternativeartscol6098Ай бұрын
I think that's the same emerg shelter that Brave Dave used to cover the guy who fell down Crib Gogh.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
May be. Seen the video some time ago about that but i cannot remember now. Useful item.
@jessewru6425Ай бұрын
Yeahhhhhh this is why i sleep in The car when someone suggests camping.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
No one would blame you
@jessewru6425Ай бұрын
@@alantierney ikr?! And I’m pretty sure I drive really well while asleep. It’s not like I can drive the tent home. Plus, they need it for shelter from the elements. Also, I like to leave behind a tripwire that swings a plastic skeleton into the former drivers abandoned face as they approach where their vehicle was last seen the night before. And with the five gallons of whiskey I leave behind, it just really puts a good vibe out there for them in the rest of their journey. And while I just really hate camping, It’s really all such a simple easy kindly gesture from my end, and it’s just so absolutely worth it...for them, my camping buddies y’know.✨💖🗺🌀✨
@arboristo44075 ай бұрын
Guess you better put a leash on that storm tent lol
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Everything is in hand. Probably. 🤣
@scottyelder83515 ай бұрын
This wee thing look's epic and if it can handle this it'll handle the Cairngorms no problem at all ,my lass will love this ,I believe you about your legendary exploit's in the SAS lol 😂
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Yeah thatll be perfect for it. Perfect environment. Loads of exposed tundra type grassy terrain with little cover. As a former SAS man i know these things
@virtuosoificationАй бұрын
clicked the like gosh people are lazy or whatever it is 142k and not one like . and the accent is just a joy to listen being adhd and autistic . honestly makes it easier to focus than usual cause i have to listen to you. cool vid and i did watch for the review on the kit so thanks
@alantierneyАй бұрын
I think you must have missed the like count, or it isn’t showing up because theres a good few on it now. But thanks for the gesture and for watching. Its appreciated. 👍🏻
@virtuosoificationАй бұрын
@@alantierney stoopid youpoob thats never happened thats good theres likes thanks and cheers ,
@michaelmullard429222 күн бұрын
I do love your accent, though found it slightly difficult to follow. Gorgeous countryside! Thanks for making the video!
@alantierney22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching👍🏻
@mayareece318Ай бұрын
Charming.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Thanks🤣
@m0ther0neАй бұрын
‘Back when I was back in the SAS’😂 You do know that anyone that says they were in the SAS wasn’t 😅😅😅😅. Them guys don’t spill.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
I’ve got special permission from the chief commando fella thingy
@davidsmith7419Ай бұрын
Some do
@peteb79925 күн бұрын
“Fine speech …now what do we do?”
@alantierney3 күн бұрын
Classic jackass
@Hefty5424 күн бұрын
How did that pile of sharp stones get there? Whats it called and why is it only in certain areas and in tall piles. Strange in deed.
@alantierney24 күн бұрын
Either you’re not from uk or you don’t go out then in mountains. They’re very familiar here. They’re called cairns and they’re way markers of the path. So that when it’s misty you know which way to go. I’m assuming thats what you meant anyway.
@Hefty5424 күн бұрын
@@alantierney No its the large hill of shale or slate. I am in the North West and I have done lots of 4 wheeling in the mountains as we are 35 mile from the famous MT. St. Helen's. Let me know but I think its shale. But how it got there in such a large quantity is strange as the rest of the mountain or hillsides are of a different stone. Thanks for responding.
@alantierney24 күн бұрын
My apologies. I haven’t actually watched the video for some time now. So assumed you meant a cairn. A lot of the path along that region forms part of something called the snowdonia slate trail. They have a lot of history of quarrying slate in that region in general. I can only assume it’s been a large build up where they have dug out over a large amount of time in years gone by. Ive seen it in a few places. The old man of coniston has tonnes like that. Or maybe they’ve moved it aside to create a pass for a path.
@StormyNight7775 ай бұрын
Are we having fun yet? LOL
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
We sure are 🤣 thanks for the comment
@jimbo921075 ай бұрын
Ya, I was a Coast Guard ninja. Knew a hundred and twenty different ways to kill myself. Looks like you found another one!
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
You're welcome. 🤣👍
@Theorangeman.6 ай бұрын
Bit of wind and the pride tent goes up.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
You're not wrong there. Thanks for the positive feedback.
@Theorangeman.6 ай бұрын
@@alantierney your welcome, love u long time
@DemiGod..6 ай бұрын
In severe storms couldn't even kneel without getting knocked over, never mind being in something big like that which will act like a sail. It will be fine till the weather gets truelly nasty then you in trouble as the wind will knock you over then the wind will shoot in through the bottom and you will become a human kite.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Yeah spot on. The best you could hope for at that point is to find a sheltered spot and try not to die. Thanks for the feedback.
@BenRobinson19746 ай бұрын
Everything has its limits, these things are still great to use up to that limit
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Yeah. I bought it more for coffee and dinner stops on exposed plateaus. Any bad storms il be in bed thank you please
@sheilaathay2034Ай бұрын
Its like Machu Pichu up there😂
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Few people know the Incans actually orginated from Wales
@Hamish..27 күн бұрын
Map nearly blew away!!!!! Schoolgirl error.
@alantierney27 күн бұрын
And everything else 🤣
@dronexfun8469Ай бұрын
Drunk tripods are notoriously difficult to work with.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Famous saying. Never work with children animals or drunk tripods.
@thorsten8886 ай бұрын
Fantastic timing. I made a decision to buy a bothy bag - for emergencies but just as much for coffee breaks. We had a terrible accident up north last week and one of these would be golden in similar situations. I always carry the tent, this would be perfect in the kids backpack, then they truly have a backup if, god forbid, we get separated. I've been spending too much time googling the different brands and models - they are very much alike - so this video was great. A local shop has this Rab as well as the Lifesystems one. This has a bit larger window, I first firgured the window would be a weak spot and would skip it altogether, but on the other hand, it will give better situational awareness and less claustrophobic feeling. Finally I'm planning on doing some mods, as engineers always do, larger stuff compartment and a couple tieout points in the corner, big enough for using skis as groundpegs (Finland). Generally looks like a good idea to anchor it to something before pulling it out of the bag. :D Thank you for the fun video.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Great comment. Yes, a tent would be better, definitely. I like the idea of these more for dinner stops on exposed plateaus and such. These are convenient just because of the weight factor. And this is the lightest one i could find, with a window. Without the window, it wouldn't be a pleasant place to sit an eat i don't feel. The materials surrounding it are solid. Any ridiculous winds I wouldn't really consider it, unless there was some cover somewhere. This was only about 20 to 30 mph top, and it's a great option for kids to carry as you say. Thanks for the comment.
@thorsten8886 ай бұрын
@@alantierneyYeah I've seen plenty of people dismissing them as condensation traps and not comfortable, but I'd turn it around - if I'd have to choose between sitting in one or outside one during a break or changing clothes, I think it's an easy choice. Definitely good if need to wait for the weather to clear up or assistance to come. Users always rate them highly!
@mtnbound27645 ай бұрын
dont let go!
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 atb.👍
@jokermaan125 күн бұрын
Why did they deploy it on a ridge when they could have just slipped down over the side and got out of the full force of the wind?
@alantierney25 күн бұрын
It was just to see how it coped temporarily. Had there not been any cover. Theoretically.
@jamiejack7646 күн бұрын
Why does it have those arms thingys
@alantierney3 күн бұрын
Just vents really. But i found u can prop it up with a trekking pole. Although i don’t know if thats why they’re there
@macnammy69165 ай бұрын
Guess I don't see the point of this from a test standpoint. Deploy it very briefly and then hike out right away. What does this really tell us about the product?
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
That if you go for a hike on an exposed plateau, a moorland, for example, and you want to stop for a break and take cover from the elements for a short while, or to let a heavy shower pass over, in a way that incurs little weight penalty, then something like this is a good option. I'm not selling the product, just the idea.
@harryproud96795 ай бұрын
You look perfect for each other❤
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jamesmurillo1445 ай бұрын
They sound it aswell
@scottofenglandАй бұрын
Nixce video but i found sometimes it was a little hard to watch due to the bluring.
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Yeah. I know i don’t like that. Go pro in low light struggles like hell. Not a lot you can do without a bigger cam
@HighWealder24 күн бұрын
50 years since I have been up there
@alantierney24 күн бұрын
It probably hasn’t changed all that much
@duffers29Ай бұрын
That’s what a Gortex Bivvy bags for 👍
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Ye i sometimes carry one of those as well. More difficult to make a brew in though 🤣
@occamsrazor3128Ай бұрын
Was the no farting rule in place? 😂😂😂
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Not in that wind. No holds barred
@QualityCarp29 күн бұрын
Nice vid but i think the anti shaking is messing up the vid
@alantierney29 күн бұрын
I know. A go pro in low light is pretty much awful as soon as there isn’t any strong daylight. It was a very dark winters day.
@QualityCarp28 күн бұрын
@@alantierney still enjoyed it tho!!! Nice vid
@silverlaptop20225 ай бұрын
But that's not a "STORM" It's just high winds....still, it covered ya ok😊
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
A storm is defined by the meteorological service that serves that country in which it passes, and this was defined by the met office as Storm Gerrit. They're named for their various impacts they cause to people and infrastructure etc. It's obvious this isn't a bad one, though, as you say. I can confirm, however, it will not defend you against lightning, without the need to test it prior. 🤣 Thanks for the comment.👍
@user-jh1ct9ks4k5 ай бұрын
Looking like way too much air getting in how could you possibly stay warm.
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
It's not exactly roasting hot in there, but it's a world away from the outside. These are only for a short break or for survival situations. Both of which they help in greatly. It's not an environment to stay in for long periods intentionally though. 👍
@markhayward11845 ай бұрын
Thought you were going camp 😢
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
Its not a tent. Trying to camp in that at that location would be an extremely poor decision 🤣
@BonesyTucson18 күн бұрын
What a beautiful area, but what a terrible looking piece of kit. No frame? what's the point?
@alantierney17 күн бұрын
It’s not supposed to be a tent. Just a makeshift lightweight emergency shelter as its not practical to carry a tent around just for emergencies
@nikaxstrophotography6 ай бұрын
Great video but your accents are a little too localised for this aussie I had to have captions on
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Haha yeah liverpool can be difficult. Thanks for trying anyway 🤣
@nikaxstrophotography6 ай бұрын
😆@@alantierney
@sandrathompson31055 ай бұрын
You should have found a more sheltered area
@alantierney5 ай бұрын
It wouldnt have been much of a test then. Thanks for commenting
@user-lm8xe9cn8zАй бұрын
In rain inside after 2 hours is all wet
@alantierneyАй бұрын
But its 2 hours out the rain nonetheless even in that case👍🏻
@user-lm8xe9cn8zАй бұрын
@@alantierney I was equally wet (in both cases ) onlly i lost 2 hours descending . On snowy ground and rain .. condensation is much worse inside ..
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Not for everyone then I suppose. I suppose in different conditions it may fair better. Dry snow for instance. Low humidity.
@user-lm8xe9cn8zАй бұрын
@@alantierney Best way is to test it different conditions and not just trust these gear. In my Alpine unit all use as survival shelter Scandinavian thermal blancket/poncho- Jerven bag
@snackplayloveАй бұрын
Chunky Asda biscuits at the end of the world. Lush
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Essential survival food.
@bensouthwell13396 ай бұрын
coming down in that weather in the dark = Organ Donors
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
Perhaps. Thanks for the advice.
@michaelhoran4076 ай бұрын
If it snows it requires a tent with poles. I hate bivouac sacks.
@alantierney6 ай бұрын
I dont really think it's a fair comparison in this case. This is billed as an emergency shelter. I would only use it for a quick stop, or an emergency.
@HK52Ай бұрын
He speak english or gaelic??
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Arabic
@HK52Ай бұрын
@@alantierney I would notice inmediately but it's not
@hulksmash6476Ай бұрын
It's scouser, regional Liverpool accent from UK. It's almost as bad as Birmingham accent (where I am from 😆)
@barteq245724 күн бұрын
It look alike avarge British weather
@alantierney24 күн бұрын
If its anything like this June has been then yes it is
@crapisniceАй бұрын
You rather find a cave, crevice for cover or build a wall or bring a shovel and dig, that simple
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Im way too lazy to build a wall pal. 🤣
@crapisniceАй бұрын
@@alantierney if you go outdoors thats the first thing you should learn, besides making ropes or leaf canopy. Dont trust in gear, just find any place without wind
@alantierneyАй бұрын
Yeah definitely the sensible thing. Had this a serious situation, I would have done something like that. Thanks for the comments