The BEST camping gear I’ve used

[@michaelcapeless3268]

You can still use dehydrated meals - and feel confident with the ingredients - if you make your own meals (from a recipe which you enjoy at home) and then dehydrate them yourself (at home)... soups, stews, even yoghurt and fruit snacks can be dehydrated for use in the field

[@AlexGifford-Awesomeist]

Thanks! Paul, as an Englishman living in Australia, I really appreciate your videos. Edale was a very regular walk of mine. So I love your Peak District adventures. Have a great 2024.

[@sherpa6071]

I agree, camping isn't about taking the least amount of gear possible and making it work. It's about trial and error, perfecting your kit for the experiences you want to have out there. It takes a few trips to get the hang of it, we can't get everything right the first time - so do your prep work, learn from mistakes and enjoy the triumphs. We're out there because our animalistic nature is telling us to be. Don't take the good or bad times for granted - just learn and adapt.

[@Johnnygee10]

A couple of quick tips 🧐1 A piece of j-cloth in the bottom of your pot to prevent stains 👍 2 A sea to summit air chair to properly convert your mat in to a chair.👌 All the best to you and Jo for 2024 😉

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. Similar comment , wrap a bandana around the canister before putting in pot , can also be used for cleanup ,,,, or put canister in upside down , add stove and lighter on top ..

[@MukOutdoors]

Another option for the canister is to cover that bottom lip in a thin strip of black electrical tape.

[@Johnnygee10]

@@rockytopwrangler2069 That's exactly want I do the gas cannister upside down with the J-cloth to protect the pot and stop the cannister from rattling small lighter in the concave of the gas cannister just incase the the piezo inigtor doesn't work on my soto windmaster 👌😉

[@Johnnygee10]

@@MukOutdoors Another great option 👍

[@andrewhoult5578]

Wow I know it's late when I had read last half of your comment 3 times because I read the 1st as banana, not bandana 🙈😂​@@rockytopwrangler2069

[@leew6609]

What a year you’ve had Paul 😊 fantastic.Please keep the “real” content going,you probably don’t realise how much people look forward to your posts,especially those who are less mobile.Your a credit to the outdoor community.Nice to see your name popping up from across the pond btw.It shows what a good channel you have “the outdoor gear” review.

[@Martycycleman]

I second your comments 😊

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Thanks Paul for sharing your adventures in 2023 and can I take this opportunity to wish you all a fantastic healthy and happy 2024.

[@mattes6860]

In case you want to modify your Unna: there is a company in Berlin called outdoor-service. They make repairs and modifications on Hilleberg tents. Of course they are certified by Hilleberg and use only original materials. They modified my Unna front door so that I can now choose between fully mesh on the front door or fully original fabric. So the complete front door now can be mesh what gives you the feeling of literally sitting outside.

[@AnonYmous-ii4tc]

Paul! Two (2) things id love to see from you this year... 1. A log of everywhere you went, how many nights you've slept outside, miles hiked, maybe gear per trip, etc. If you don't have it, log for this year! 2. Videos of making your own dehydrated meals! Yes, please!

[@nkwd007]

I put a piece of cloth between the gas canister and the cup to stop the rust appearing. Cloth is useful to clean etc and works well to stop the rust and gas hitting the cup around while hiking.

[@mr10004]

I use an old sock , clean of course😂

[@paulhulley5969]

To stop the rust from the canister I stuff it in an old ankle sock, works a treat

[@feel.the.need.]

Wishing you & Jo all the very Best for 2024. 🍾 🥂

[@cabbagemechanic]

Hey Paul, I’d really be interested to know more about the boots you use, especially when you say about the relief for your knees and hips. Anyway thanks for all the entertainment you’ve provided this year and all the best for 2024!

[@markatchison9974]

BRASHER Country Master boots from Blacks in Keswick. Currently 15% off in store & on line. That's my top purchase for 2023. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY.

[@markl2815]

Agree on the x-boil … there’s a thing with methanol stoves that works for simplicity. X mug … yeah me too though it ends up holding wine a lot too. Fry pan, for light solo I just bought a Trangia 28 t replacement lid/fry pan … plenty enough to do a steak or whatever for one I’ve looked many times at the Soto table … but I can’t justify weight and cost too … though I may well do anyway at some point before spring Have a great new year

[@papajeff5486]

Paul, thank you and Jo for your adventures and commentary on camping and gear. Merry Christmas and Happy 2025…from an old fan, retired in the US foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

[@simplywanda1065]

Paul, I have enjoyed watching you and look for many more videos in the coming years. Nemo has a new pad out. It's expensive but supposed to be the warmest and comfortable too. Another quilt company that has a setup like bringing your own bed is called Zenbivy. I have the synthetic one. Happy New Year to you and your family from the US.

[@glyn_mtn]

To prevent your canister scratching or discolouring your pot… go to your local Halfords/bike shop and scrounge an old well-punctured inner tube (a wide mountain bike one). Cut a section of the tube (about 20mm) and prise it over the bottom rim of your canister - you’ll need strong thumbs! Just use the same canister using a filling adapter - voila!

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Hi Paul. I've watched most of your videos. I do like how you tell things as they are. All the best for 2024 . Billy 😊

[@MopH3ad]

Happy 2024 to you and the family and I hope to meet you out on the hills as I start my ventures to say thanks in person for the advice thats been given over the countless videos and reviews.

[@thenextadventure8079]

Thanks Paul for your informative videos during 2023. We’ve enjoyed them all. Best wishes for 2024 and all the adventures to come.

[@dangerpudge1922]

You and Jo are just lovely folks (at least what we can see of you both). Thanks so much for taking the time to put these videos together to share with us. I have been watching you long enough to know you had a bit of a dark spell with it, and (selfishly) I'm quite glad you pushed on and I feel like your content is better than ever. We need to get you across the pond; you should come visit Colorado and we'll show you around, and maybe do some 'overlanding'. Be well mate. I hope you both have an absolutely stellar year coming!

[@thewestonfront]

Informative, Inspirational & Enjoyable - a channel far ahead of ITV - thanks Paul

[@erinhenry9750]

Happy Happy New Year Paul and Fam😊🎉🍻Cheers ❤from Michigan

[@barriewilliams5006]

All the best for 24 Paul all been fab thanks ❤

[@greenbimoon]

Tack Paul

[@etztz123]

All the best to you and your family Paul, keep up the great work! 🎉

[@victoria7105]

Glad to see the trusty Cup still makes the list 👍👍

[@m.hernandez1404]

Cheers Paul! Good luck on your 2024 adventures!

[@mhe8545]

You are such a great guy! I have learned so much from you. Thanks. May you and your wife have a happy 2024!

[@Martycycleman]

Big thanks for been out there. All the best for the New Yeay 😊

[@jamies148]

To stop the rust I wrap my canister in a really thin Terry towel cloth that I bought from go outdoors for a couple of quid. Means you can wipe down the wet pot and add a protective layer between the canister and the pot. Makes it quieter to carry too as it stops it clanging around when moving. Weighs nothing and is handy to have with you.

[@PhilWaud]

Great video, love how the Messner channel is evolving and this summary of your best bits is spot on. Thanks to you and Jo for the entertainment in 2023 and all the best for next year! ❤

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Nice to see you talking about gear again. That was the reason I joined initially. The search for budget gear brought me here and your reviews.

[@dominictonutti3218]

Happy Crimbo and look forward to great recommendations in 24!👍🏼

[@ipedros7]

4:38 a j-cloth piece (12cm x 25cm) inside stops that rust as well as any clatter. Then its a drying cloth too.

[@samhill3496]

You got a very positive shout out from Luke on The Outdoor Gear review channel. Stay after it. All good Cheers. One Tigris make a good quilt, two sizes. About $100 USD for large. Happy New Year

[@AnonYmous-ii4tc]

Way to go, Paul. Looking and sounding great. I'm doing the 365 challenge in the States, looking forward to the trail miles and seeing more of your adventures. Take care!

[@thedoginside]

Only found you this year Mr M and have really enjoyed your no bull approach to everything. All the best in 24!

[@robjvw]

Keep up the good work Paul and regards to Jo also. Your videos are a joy to watch. Really looking forward to your exploits in 2024. Would love to see you explore other parts of UK. And surely it is about time you developed your own brand of tent, sleeping bags and backpacks??

[@Jomiruu]

I'm thoroughly enjoying this! Keep creating more content, Paul! 👏😊

[@dabadger8687]

Great job Paul and all the best, many thanks

[@SmithandWesson22A]

Good stuff mate

[@garysmith7286]

Been a joy to watch your content over the last year. Keep it up in 2024. Would have been nice if you did a cost of the gear as you went along, you could then also provide a cheaper option . Not everyone can afford over £700 on just a tent!

[@browsman2328]

Thanks Paul. Some very good suggestions for gear.

[@SquirrelExplores-wp1qb]

Happy Christmas Paul. That little rust ring can be prevented with some electric tape on the lip of the gas canisters.

[@wendynulty3867]

We live our highlander stove like your fire maple we just pop some kitchen towel in the bottom before packing away, absorbs moisture then can pop burner and pot holder inside on top of kitchen paper towel

[@redmanwalking74]

Thanks for everything you are doing for the outdoor community and for taking us on so many adventures during 2023. Happy New Year to you and your better half. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

[@philward2196]

All the best to you and Jo

[@StevenCarden]

Happy New Year Paul. I hope 2024 is even better.

[@DanyaAnderson]

Got a Fieldhopper table on the way thanks to this channel. Now wondering if an alcohol stove would be better than gas cans... Great info

[@grahamjohnjarvislockley3768]

Happy New Year Paul Here`s to more adventures

[@pbooth88]

Hey Paul, I have a cut down bit of J Cloth in the bottom of my pot to stop the gas canister making pot rusty. Great vid as always. Thanks.

[@J-Peterson777]

I really appreciate your opinions and experience, keep going fella, I'm a long-term fan...

[@Northeast-SouthwestOutdoors]

I bought sierra design synthetic sleeping bag with the top quilty bit, went synthetic cos of dog (and long haired committee has to sign off on price) love the design but wish I have gone for down just on pack size, ATB for 2024❤️👍🏻

[@snoop2477]

Thanks for the great video. Really enjoy your observations from good use. The bag looks great - you should consider seam sealing it for waterproofness. Another thing to consider is one large inner dry bag/stuff sack/rubbish bag, and stuffing your quilt (quilts don't like being compressed), clothing and softer gear down the bottom of the pack. More efficient than separate dry bags for everything and lifts the heavier stuff off your hips. Much quicker packing up too. With your cup and the rust that forms on the bottom of the gas canisters, I try to dry them down thoroughly and put a light cloth at the bottom of the cup before nesting the canister. Also dry out everything when I get back. Love the Unna versus Soulo thoughts!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Glad to see you are liking the Unna. It’s such a nice tent. Simple and reliable! I might have to checkout that fire maple pan. Hope you and Jo had a great new years!

[@TheNypenfan]

That rust ring is def from the fuel canister. Give it a good wipe down and make sure it’s nice and dry before you put it in the cup.

[@MarkWhitehand]

Nice one Paul, all the best mate. Keep going pal.

[@jordanlangford6267]

All the best to you and Jo for 2024 👍

[@kennethtape3362]

Have a fantastic 2024 you and Jo and I can’t wait for all the coming year and content, thanks for all your 2023 videos mate, cheers ! 😄

[@Harry-Giles]

Enjoyed it Paul!!

[@phoenixfridge1495]

Thanks for all your help and advice over this year Have a Happy New Year Onwards!

[@wandering_not_lost]

Paul, that is exactly the sort of gear info that I find so useful, thank you. I dunno if you call that a gear review, but whatever you call it please keep doing it, because your real world experience with the kit saves people like me from making expensive mistakes. Having watched this and another of your recent videos I've just ordered the Fire Maple frypan rather than the Jetboil skillet, got it for £22.99 on Amazon so the price was really good and I expect to be very pleased with it. Thank you for all the videos this year, yours is one of about six channels that keep me coming back to KZbin. Thank You. Happy New Year to you and Jo.

[@morganwilliams8104]

Great video, see you in the new year

[@munromicroadventures]

Some good tips there. Particularly about taking some extra luxuries. Look forward to more vids next year.

[@lweleven3423]

I to have evaluated things I have a few years on you lol and sure your a lot fitter . I have no needed to get to the top ,just enjoy the day as long as I’m out . All the best for 2024

[@oreilly1237878]

Very interesting and very good advice here.Thanks a lot .

[@flamefox8989]

I wouldn't know where to start for my camping comeback, if it wasn't for people like you, testing gear in real conditions. Glad I discovered your channel recently.

[@mabecka]

I just got a Vaude Taurus SUL 1p tent yesterday. So nice! Can't wait to take it out later this spring. Cheers and happy new year from Sweden!

[@mikeday8295]

Happy New Year Both. Look forward to future Vids👍

[@alangauld6079]

I use a FireMaple pot with a built-in heat exchanger and it's been great. They seem to get the balance of quality and budget just right. Looking forward to 2024's adventures.

[@karenkempson5363]

All the best in to you and your s . Great reviews don't change ,👍

[@Steve72Outdoors]

Think the reasoning behind Quilts costing more than sleeping bags even though they have less material is down to 'Economies of Scale ' in the manufacturing process. As Quilts are still a niche product compared to Sleeping bags.. All the best for 2024 and lots of new adventures Paul 👍

[@roybrookes9433]

Hi Paul another great year. Of your Great adventures . Keep them coming . Happy New Year to You and Yours.🎉 🎉 🎉🎉 ❤

[@katiebooth2031]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@ipaales7552]

Another brilliant inspirational year paul cheers marra for all the videos all the best to you and jo 👍

[@pjgtech]

Thank you nice video, happy new year, 8-)

[@kpj5]

Thank you for your gear ideas.. I too am a jetboil ‘fanboy’ from ur earlier videos n couldn’t be happier. Plus sea to summit pad was a great choice.. now just to try the quilt ur using. I know u don’t like too many product reviews but it has been so helpful 😊

[@sheer64]

Have a great new year Paul. Looking forward to more of those gorgeous views.

[@ravbuddy]

Great to see you doing a gear video - missed them! You've been my main channel for getting into wild camping this year, thanks for your great vids.

[@steveb1972]

Have a great New Year Paul and look forward to seeing you in 2024! Love to you and Jo from Brum!👍🏼

[@andym2869]

All the best for 2024 Paul & Jo,look forward to all your future content..just on a side note regarding the Sea to Summit Comfort Light sleeping pad I use that religiously on all my camps & have never had an issue with it regarding comfort etc,I have a really bad back,hips & knees but have always slept great with that pad,in colder conditions I put a Thermarest Ridgeraider underneath it & have never felt the cold at all. Thanks for the entertainment & information you've given us all in the past 12 month's it's very much appreciated.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Cheers!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. Good gear review .... Seems that every year or two something gets added to the pack ,, some pretty creative minds out there ... look forward to what's to come ... Have a safe and Happy New Year ....

[@64DIBS]

Thank you for all your videos throughout the last year. Wishing you, Jo and your family a happy new year, looking forward to all your new videos and podcast in 2024.

[@eddiefitz1970]

I usually put anything inside my pot in a small ziplock bag keeps the moisture from the canister or anything else coming in contact with it

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Thanks for the videos this year Paul, all the best mate. 🏕️

[@cornbeef]

Love this content, as others have said, keep doing them. I like that they're not reviews as such, more "I've used this and like it / dislike it for this reason". Definitely helps with me making a choice. As for the quilts, I completely agree regarding the pricing being extraordinary. It makes absolutely zero sense why they cost so much more than sleeping bags when they should be easier to make! I really want one, but I can't justify the cost at all at the moment

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

Happy New Year Paul & family. All the best for 2024 😊

[@adventurousdavee]

Good job , looking forward to watching your adventures in 2024 🎉

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Happy New Year Paul, I look forward to 2024’s videos and seeing where you go and the gear you use. Wish I had the knees to do as much as I want to 😂

[@roytomkinson9350]

Happy new year Paul and Joe .....see you next year

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Happy New Year Paul, hope you and Jo have a fabulous 2024.

[@GoneFishingStories]

Thanks for the videos in 2023 Paul.. Happy new year 🎉

[@Glyn69]

Hiya Paul Luke mentioned you in his channel recently. I hope you had had a good christmas. I am a new sub on here and instagram Thanks for the great videos throughout 2023 . Good health and happy camping in the coming year

[@Balecart]

I have a mo Atom pack 50 Ltr its super comfortable. Definitely worth the money If you walk any distance fully loaded . I also purchased the solo table. That’s a very handy bit of kit as well. 👍

[@Geordiewildcamper]

Hi Paul I predict the X Boil will be THE go to stove in 2024, so simple and well designed. All the best to you and Happy New Year 😊🎉

[@grol094]

Happy New Year Paul

[@petewarby7158]

Nice video. Interesting to see which bits of kit you favour, it's better to listen to someone who's used loads of different stuff, no agenda, just honest favourites :) Crazy too that your favoured cook set is some stainless steel and a basic burner, with all the clever options for cooking, sometimes maybe it's easier to stick to the basics. Less to go wrong and free of tech. Lovely little video. Happy New year to you!

[@johnmact5548]

Happy new Year