THE WEATHER TURNED OVERNIGHT! | Heavy Rain Camping And CONSTANT HIGH Winds! | Testing The Tent!

Well Folks,
Here I have another wild camp to offer with some wind and rain involved. Camped up a hill with incredible views over Loch Turret and the surrounding mountains and also a good distant view of Creiff.
Exciting camp with calm weather to begin with but progressively getting worse throughout the night. A good test for the new tent with its first camp in the wind.
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[@deekelley891]

You made a good memory and lived to tell the tale! Very wise to just call it a day and go back. Stuff happens and we can only do so much planning. There is always a risk something unexpected will come up. But you had some dry clothes and a car to camp in and regroup. Good video!

[@kellydunn200]

"Drove 85miles just to fall in a river" 😂😂 I love your videos and love how you tell a story and keep the humour in them as well. Great watch 👌

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Kelly😃 I’m glad I kept the clip after I fell in the river to show everyone what happened. Have to say the area I fell is a nice place. Hopefully get a successful camp done there eventually. ATB Gaz

[@turdwarbler]

that tent has been really well pegged out, !!!

[@GazTheExplorer]

Took a bit of time to get it up but I knew the wind was coming so tried to get it up as sturdy as possible. ATB Gaz

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Gaz! That tent looks mighty in the wind 👍👍 Cheers Graham

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Graham, This hill provided a good test for the tent and I was happy with its performance. ATB Gaz

[@patdunne3277]

Great video Gaz as real as it gets😀 looking forward to next one👍

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Pat😃 Finally recovered from illness and back on KZbin. More camps are planned now so hopefully the next video won’t be far. ATB Gaz

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Loved the video! Thank you for sharing!!

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks for watching, ATB Gaz

[@debbierennox931]

Love your videos Gaz your brave to camp in that weather ❤️we do live in a beautiful wee country

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Debbie. Looks like my next few camps will be in similar weather. Been very unsettled so far this winter. Look forward to getting back out camping again. ATB Gaz

[@deloutdoors2954]

Great camp Gaz and what a tent ...love the way u filmed around it in the wind the thing didn't budge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙌

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Del, I’ve been really wanting to see how the tent would perform in wind. Looked like it will do a good job in worse wind speeds if it ever comes to camping in 60mph winds or more. Cheers ATB Gaz

[@deloutdoors2954]

@GazTheExplorer yeah definitely looks like it could handle much stronger winds .... vestibules massive, wouldn't mind being stuck in that tent in our Scottish weather , All the best Gaz ...Happy adventuring m8

[@1elaire]

Great video, I’m beginning to fall in love with Scotland 👍😀

[@GazTheExplorer]

Yeah Raymond, Scotland is a nice country especially for wild campers. ATB Gaz

[@samhill3496]

Good vid, enjoyed. Stay dry

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Sam take care, ATB Gaz

[@AirdrieRambler]

Great to see Loch Turret there Gaz. I haven't been there in years. Last time I was there was when I was in the TA, and we spent the day abseiling of the dam! I know what you mean about those Firepot meals. I bought a few as they were reduced in Cotswolds. I think I've had one decent one out of the lot. With Wayfayrers you can't go wrong for taste,but Firepot are too hit and miss for me. I hope the weather improves for you for your next camps,that looked like a real endurance test for you - and the tent!

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks James! Think it was worth trying the new meals but unfortunately the taste is just not for me. I have three of them left so might just use them the next few camps to get rid of them. Been to Loch Turret a few times now and I now hope to approach Ben Chonzie from the Loch Turret car park for a camp. Nice area indeed. ATB Gaz

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Great video Gaz. Always good to see how tents hold up in the winds. I’m glad I’ve never spent the money on them meals before, they don’t sound great at all. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Geoffrey😃 I’m like you and like to see how other tents deals with the wind too. Unfortunately I’ve bought a few of these meals at the same time so I might as well use them now. Would not recommend them to anyone. Maybe if they were cheap but for the cost it’s definitely not worth it. Thanks for your continued support👍 ATB Gaz

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

@@GazTheExplorer yea if the price was lowered you could maybe justify buying them. I’ve started to make and bring my own boil in the bag meals, at least you know what your getting in it. No problem at all, keep the videos coming 👍.

[@lukedawes9816]

Thanks Gaz👍

[@NickMc04262]

Another great video, really enjoying your content

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Nick, more to come now I’ve recovered from illness which explains a delayed response. Appreciate your comment and take care😃

[@camperp195]

Awesome views there gaz,great content as always 👍

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Dingo! The Crieff hills are good fun👍

[@michaelsargeant5923]

Very enjoyable video as always

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Michael👍 Enjoyed visiting this location. Has some great views of the surrounding area. ATB Gaz

[@davidrenz5886]

Great video! Thanks for sharing and stay safe🙂....

[@GazTheExplorer]

Cheers David, enjoyed this camp! Good wee challenge in the morning. ATB Gaz

[@suszh8981]

Brilliant vid Gaz, nice location. sorry to hear about your unplanned dip in the river, def go for it a 3rd time though, it'll feel good to complete the challenge. The tent looks so sturdy in the wind and whilst it might be a bit of a bother to put up/take down, it really is an awesome tent for the bad weather as you have so much space in the vestibule.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Susz, and yeah there will defo be a 3rd attempt at this Mountain. Not a fan of the woodland walk for it so might plan a different route for the next time. The tent is okay to pitch but as I found out on rocky ground it was a little bit difficult to get it up. Happy it held up well in the wind and the pegs stayed in the ground too. The Vestibule has already allowed a good night up Beinn Ghlas with Monty and Nick. The extra space is extremely helpful. Thanks for watching Susz, take care. ATB

[@lukedawes9816]

Great video Gaz as always ❤

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Luke👍😃 Take Care pal.

[@adge_ventures4915]

Falling into a river and coming clean about it.......worth the sub alone that 🤣 Quality again Gaz, Hilleberg doing shapes in the wind. Looked brilliant 😁

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Adge👍 I’ll make sure the next time I hike in the area with all the rivers I don’t do it at the start of a 4 day trip. ATB Gaz

[@cahillp3]

Hey Gaz hope all Is well

[@GazTheExplorer]

All is well Paul. Thanks for checking in.

[@andym2869]

Cracking video as always Gaz being honest I will eat anything but them Firepot meal's are diabolical & I struggle with them they just have no taste whatsoever! Truthfully my dog's get fed a hundred times better than anyone who has to eat one of them meals. On another note I've trekked up where you camped on my way up Ben Chonzie in the snow & walked round onto a hard frozen Auchnafree Hill & back down to the carpark.. lovely place,long drive for me though from down here in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GazTheExplorer]

I’ve heard bad things about firepot but I thought I would give them a chance. Still have three packets of them to eat unfortunately. I agree that the Ben Chonzie is a great area👍 Just unfortunate that a lot of people describe it as a boring hike. I’m lucky that I’m just an hour away from Loch Turret and Glen Lednock. ATB Gaz

[@mountain_del1863]

Hey Gaz. Totally get what you mean about dried food. £££££££ and most of it is rubbish. The Adventure food "Pasta Bolognese is an exception (Brilliant) . The summit to eat Chicken Fried Rice deserves a special place in Hell. My go to is pot noodle (light but bulky) and pork pies. If you are doing a big route it works. Coffee 3 in 1 and cup a soup get warnth into you too. Was up Beinn Oss last weekend on a summit camp. Cold but brilliant....its weird, the hills you climbed and thought wererubbish 40 years ago end up being great for walk/camp in your 50s..atb pal, keep the videos coming.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Yeah definitely agree with the dehydrated meals. Most are rubbish and don’t taste of anything. I can be lazy when it comes to meals so sometimes the dehydrated meals can be helpful. Been a couple of years since my Ben Oss hike but the views of Ben Lui are very impressive from the summit of Beinn Oss. Will most likely visit Beinn Oss again in the future. ATB Gaz

[@dougieranger]

Bomber tent mate. 👍🏼

[@GazTheExplorer]

Passed the wind test anyway. ATB Gaz

[@dougieranger]

@@GazTheExplorer Defo. That Firepot food is bogin. I’ve had a few over the years and they’ve always been rank rotten. Still got five or six unopened ones.

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@dougieranger I have three packs of them left and I’ve no intention in opening any. At least summit to eat have some sort of flavour. Won’t buy a fire pot meal again anyway.

[@dougieranger]

@@GazTheExplorerMe neither, they’re minging.

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

How are you Doing the legendary Gaz ? and have you seen the drone Hoverair x1which follows you so when your filming you dont have to go back for the camera its pretty amazing James

[@richpearce7828]

Looks like a lovely place to camp. What a shame about the failed attempt but think I would of aborted as well. That tent is a serious bit of kit but would the Soulo of been a better choice with the ground. The meal sounded nice shammer it didn't live up to expectations. Great vid Gax 👍🏻🍻

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks for your comment Rich, I think the Soulo would’ve been the better option considering the ground for the pegs. Unfortunately when doing a new hill sometimes you just have to find out for yourself what it’s like for pitching a tent. It’s a great wee hill so the chances are I’ll do it again with a smaller tent. ATB Gaz

[@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors]

You should get yourself a dehydrator and make your own meals. Ive been doing that for years.

[@GazTheExplorer]

The plan is to try and cook more on the camps. Easier said than done at the moment but the dehydrator is a good suggestion anyway. ATB

[@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors]

@@GazTheExplorer cooking properly is definitely not easy particularly if the weather turns nasty. Dehydrated meals you’ve already made yourself makes it much simpler

[@petergilbert72]

Loving your roomy GT. Inside the vestibule it looks as though you’re cooking outdoors - no sign of a tent except for the yellow inner. It looked as though there’s an extra entrance at the front of the vestibule. Is it useful?

[@GazTheExplorer]

There is an extra door at the entrance which I use for ventilation more than anything. Apparently the front of the tent can be opened fully but I’ve never done it.

[@peterriley3249]

I suppose with all that wind, you dont suffer condensation inside the tent Gaz, was that the case? Also do the ticks go away for winter or do you still need to be mindful and check yourself? You should probably cook your own meals, but keep it simple lol Have fun Peter and lucky the Boxer dog

[@GazTheExplorer]

Sometimes the wind can prevent condensation forming. I’ve had it in the past where condensation forms and if the wind picks up then the wind will dry the tent out for the morning. As for the ticks, I had to pull three off my arm after the forest camp which was posted last week. Would always recommend doing a tick check. Even in the winter months the ticks are out and about as I found out. Less likely to come across them on the hills I guess with all the snow and frost on the ground. I’ll be sticking to Wayfayrer meals and cooking my own meals if I have space for everything in the backpack. At this time of the year on the hills I have the hassle of taking winter gear like an ice axe too. Thanks Peter and Lucky, Nice to hear from you ATB Gaz

[@grant666uk]

Cracking vid mate. Your hitting all the places on my to do list. I have a cheap hot tent and stove on the way from China. You ever tried hot tenting ??

[@GazTheExplorer]

Defo put this on your to do list Grant👍 Loch Turret is a stunning location. I’ve never looked into hot tent camping but I can see why people do it. ATB Gaz

[@grant666uk]

@@GazTheExplorer yea just fancied a cheap hot tent for some local snow camps. To heavy to carry far. Have you camped at the side of loch turret ? Might be better for wind and shelter. Cheers Bud.

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@grant666uk Yeah I’ve camped at the side of Loch Turret and it’s a good spot. Seen a post on Gus Explores Scotland on Instagram who also recently camped there. You should be able to find a spot along the loch. Just watch out for any heavy rain forecast for the loch overflowing.

[@summittaedae2323]

Rapid content these days Gaz. You must be pretty busy. Good for you 👍🏼.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks mate. Trying my best with the content at the moment. At the very least it will get me and Monty through winter. KZbin makes for some good memories too. Thanks for your support👍

[@summittaedae2323]

@@GazTheExplorer that tent looks better every video btw. I just seen Monty’s posted a lakes video so I will go view that now. Looking forward to all the snow videos. I’ve got some great winter kit to try out this year myself.

[@lornemcneil]

Levin the door open ,big noo noo 😊

[@GazTheExplorer]

Yes my thoughts exactly when it came to editing the video. Usually have the zip locks on to stop the tent unzipping. Thanks for watching👍 Take care

[@lornemcneil]

@@GazTheExplorer thanks for reply gaze so quick ,love the vids in education y give others and myself 👍edit gaz!lol

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@lornemcneil Thanks for your support on the channel👍 Appreciate any nice comment I receive on the videos😃

[@lornemcneil]

What speed of wind do you thin k that was gaz

[@lornemcneil]

@@GazTheExplorer Yr welcome was watching that again ,, 😄👍

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

To realise what a pretty area Loch Turret is just use Google maps and view some of the carpark photos. Wonderful reason to go back - and those late November forecastes. Please I've often noticed that dark blue down jacket you wear. Is it the Rab electron pro jacket or other? I am currently in the process of buying a new winter down hooded jacket and my first purchase with a 520g total weight has proven inadequate for tent life on a winter 0C and below hill camp. Thx for posting. JMO.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks JMO👍 The jacket is the Rab Electron. Use it all year round and that includes long distance hikes (about 40-50km) and it’s served me very well. 3 years old and it shows no signs of needing replaced. I would recommend to anyone based on my experiences with it. Loch Turret is a great area! Have to say people living in Crieff are lucky to have this only 15 minutes away👍 ATB Gaz

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

@GazTheExplorer Appreciated. Smile. Certainly its looking good for 3yrs. But if I understand your usage correctly you take it off and put on the goretex hardshell when it's time to walk with a full 14kg backpack? That has been my mistake on some routes in the past - Ive walked with a pack over down jacket and the nylon outer has aged after a single season. But now I want to reform. 😉

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@justmyopiniontoday7548 I only wear the Rab down jacket on camping trips when I’m not moving. From what I remember I think I’ve only worn the Rab Jacket with the backpack on once in a video. In summer if I’m only hiking and not camping I usually don’t take the down jacket.

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@justmyopiniontoday7548 And yeah I generally wear the gore tex jacket when on the hike. The goretex jackets does a good job when dealing with wind chill and wind speeds.

[@stephenbell8815]

Nice vid. Well shot and informative. Rucksack looks massive. You should cook your own meals, gives the rest of us more inspiration than seeing the overpriced crap in a bag.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Backpack is big but comfy once on the shoulders. Sometimes the dehydrated meals can be helpful but I will be looking to cook my own meals again. ATB Gaz

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Nice one Gaz, shame about Sundays little dip 💧, that tent looks huge what model was it?

[@GazTheExplorer]

Thanks Craig👍 If you type in Hilleberg Nallo 2GT in Google it should hopefully come up for you. Nice tent and the extra space has been helpful so far. The Sunday trip was unfortunate and the weather was better on that day too. A little bit disappointed about what happened on that trip. ATB Gaz

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

@@GazTheExplorer just looked them up, looks a great tent for the winter months and will handle the Scottish snow easily by the sounds of it

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@Craigsoutdooradventures Yeah Craig I think this tent should be good with snow load and spindrifts. One thing I like about it is the flysheet goes all the way down to the grass. The three poles are great for dealing with high winds in all directions. Overall a good tent for 2 people or me😃

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

@@GazTheExplorer you reckon two people and two huskies would fit in the sleeping area mate?

[@GazTheExplorer]

@@Craigsoutdooradventures Yeah easily fit a person with a couple of dogs in the inner area.

[@lomino6478]

Water repellent trousers and gaiters would have saved your trip 😉

[@GazTheExplorer]

I had the attitude of it won’t happen to me and it backfired that day😥 ATB Gaz

[@sparker68]

Vestibule or marque? that was huge. Great camp barring the impromptu dip.

[@GazTheExplorer]

Aye it’s a big vestibule. Makes the winter more enjoyable. ATB Gaz

[@edlark-735]

Air ye geed bout it laddie?! The Scots and the Americans are separated by a common language…