The WORST Camping Spot⁉️ Solo Mountain Camping in TORRENTIAL Rain | Nortent Vern 1

[@mayhemacres725]

As others have said, your laugh is part of why we watch you. In today's world, seeing someone truly happy is uncommon and we are drawn to it. Keep being happy - and in turn making us happier as well. You are a good human.

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you 🙌 I'll keep doing what I'm doing, hopefully there's be a lot more adventures in 2025 🤞

[@WornSoul]

Great video Jason. Plenty of laughing and positivity despite what the weather threw at you. Hope you got the camera sorted.

[@RamblingOn]

The camera did not recover, at least not yet. It's in a few different bits, so I'm still hopeful for a full recovery, although not too optimistic 😅

[@shelskyauthor]

Ignore people who said they don't like your so-called giggle. I find it a light-hearted laugh, and it's one of the reasons I watch your show. You seem to be an upbeat, bubbly, happy guy despite all your health problems. I like your outlook on life. And keep laughing! The vast majority of us like it. I've even laughed with you.

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you very much for saying that and for watching the channel. I can tell you've watched a fair few videos. I'll never stop laughing, it'd be a very sad day if I did. Thank you 🙌

[@witteney3334]

That rainbow peeking through was gorgeous! Then It turned nasty. Fun!

[@craigrobertson6082]

Jason - some great stuff there, a good laugh for the rain and sloped sleeping spot. Glad to see the tent held up considering the rain.

[@RamblingOn]

Cheers Craig, the tent did well but we'll see how it fairs after a few more trips out 😁

[@juejuebingbong]

I’m loving your channel. I like how you laugh at everything the Irish weather throws at you, your chat and of course the beautiful scenery.

[@RamblingOn]

Delighted that you're enjoying it, thanks for watching 🍀

[@adamfredrick30]

Great video cant beat the cup of tea and listening to the rain pouring out

[@cahillp3]

Rain blasted. Well done lovely camp.

[@RamblingOn]

Thanks a mill, hopefully the next one is more scenic 🤞

[@seanstacey3223]

Your videos always make me smile mate! It's great how you can still keep laughing even though the weather wasn't exactly great and your camera may be knackered! First impressions of your new tent are good, does look nice and roomy inside, makes it do much better when you're stuck in it because of the weather. Hope you can get out soon again and take us along with you. All the best Jason 👍 😊

[@RamblingOn]

The camera is completely banjaxed at the moment, I'm waiting on some replacements parts so we remain hopeful 😄Yeah first impressions are good, I would love to get it pitched properly and have some nice weather so I can have a proper look around it. Hopefully it wont be long before I'm back out, thanks for joining me 🙌🍀

[@markalanshaw4950]

Great crack again, I love your positivity, hope you get camera sorted! Looking forward to further videos! Cheers Mark!

[@RamblingOn]

Thanks for joining me Mark, the camera is in a heap but there's plenty more videos on the way👍🍀

[@lagestita]

I live in Co. Galway. Ireland is definitely the place for you to try stuff out and do reviews. If that tent keeps you dry and doesn't brake in that weather, I'd be interested in it.

[@RamblingOn]

😆 I love that, it won't have an easy time of it here in Ireland. I'll have to see how it holds up to the Irish winter weather and maybe give it a fighting chance by pitching it properly next time 😄 Thank you for joing me 🍀

[@marcmcmillan8447]

I enjoyed this one as usual, I love how you never take things to seriously and always have a laugh.

[@RamblingOn]

Hey Niall, condensation can only ever be managed. Try to have as much ventilation as possible. In a four season tent the flysheet will sit on the ground with no air gaps so condensation can be more of a concern although there is usually some good venting options. I sometimes use dish cloths, you can get some ultra absorbent ones. They are amazing to wipe down the inside of the tent. If I'm only out for one night I generally don't worry about it but for multi days it's more of a concern. Ventilation is king anyway just be mindful of the air flow in your tent and try manage it to have a good balance between airflow and comfort. Here are a link I found to the cloths I mentioned: amzn.to/47rHFTZ

[@colincottell4981]

Great video Jason. Always cheers me up.

[@cribbage]

Love your outlook! Rain and wind tossing your tent from side to side. "You have to love camping!" You say. I tell the people at work I prefer camping in the rain and they look at me like I'm insane. "Why"? They ask. "Less people, more wilderness to myself" I reply! It's about getting outside no matter what mother nature has in store for us. Great content!

[@RamblingOn]

My thoughts exactly, the weather looks horrendous today... Means I'll likely get the place to myself, an entire mountain range all to myself in such a busy world is something to be appreciated 🙌🍀

[@phtumshk]

Water bottle makes a good spirit level, or at least give you a bit of a clue. Top vid, Nice one!

[@RamblingOn]

Ah nice! I never would have thought of that thanks for the tip 🙌

[@cpppq]

Oh the sound of rain on the tent, I love it. A couple of mugs of tea, & a decent sleeping bag & I can guarantee a deep deep sleep.

[@colinremmer2417]

Good to see you back being yourself & laughing and enjoying yourself. Thanks for taking us along on your camp. If the camera's had it, put another on your Christmas list

[@RamblingOn]

@@colinremmer2417 Santa is coming early 🤫😁

[@pipandbenji]

Howya Jason, hope the new tent serves you well! I had a similar camp last night on Inishmaan, walked the island all day, got soaked, had a job sorting out everywhere to keep the wet and dry separate in the tent, love the longer nights now, 12 hours in the bag, slept well. When it comes to weather you really need to look at mountain weather forecasts, what they give on tv is for down where normal people live, not for the mad feckers camping up high 😂😂😂 Great video and keep it going, look forward to the vids on a Sunday. Sorry about the camera, hope it will come to. Take it easy, George

[@RamblingOn]

Mountain forecast gave clear skies from 10pm right through to the next day. Hence my gamble 🤣 I just can't seem to get it right at all. I'm trying very hard to get the videos ready in time. It won't be possible every week but I'll stick to the Sunday and Monday uploads. Your camp sounds good despite the weather, I definitely need to get out to the islands. I might hit you up for some tips on how to go about getting there. Cheers George, take her handy 🙌🍀

[@ChristinaydudyeuwydsugrerwMend]

Love your laughter, keep videos coming our way! Colorado USA

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

Oh my goodness that was really awful weather with strong winds, muddy and sodden wet ground, before you even got the tent up, but you kept your nerve and pushed forward...that's some achievement. That tent withstood all the heavy gail and rain in a wide open area, so I'm definitely interested in buying one. You weren't kidding when you said you weren't on a flat level ...geez it showed the slant when you filmed in the morning. You passed a hard test Jason which means it can only get better from here on in. You are a lot tougher than you thought...tough but with a hearty laugh. 😁❤

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you Molly, I was very impressed with the tent and even happier that I didn't break it 😆 I'm trying to get some experience int hat type of weather so as we head into the winter I feel more confident in my abilities. Thank you so much for joining me🙌🍀

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

@@RamblingOn I'm still prepping...not quite ready to stay overnight in the dark let alone winter, but I do like getting as much hints and tips. The do's and don'ts. It may push myself to get brave for Spring adventures...I live in a very dense wooded area but not quite mastered the creatures that come out at night...like big moths and little black bat's 🦇 Oh heaven help me in they fly inside my tent...I'd be a running and screening. 😂 All the best !

[@PoolieYT]

New to the channel and I am hooked! Being new is awesome, just means I have lots more videos of yours to watch

[@RamblingOn]

I'll have a new one out on Monday too, thanks for watching 🙂

[@Korki12345]

Beautiful scenery. ❤

[@jeannetterees7071]

Just happened on your videos, some of the best I've seen, your personality makes them

[@RamblingOn]

That's very nice of you to say, thanks a million 🍀

[@kuslerf12]

Glad to see I'm not the only one almost getting myself stuck in the mud haha, can be kinda sketchy

[@RamblingOn]

🤣 there's a few of us out there

[@pedrofedrigo5402]

Legend, always with the good mood haha simple pleasures my friend, greetings from Dublin ✌

[@RamblingOn]

Thanks for joining me Pedro 🙌

[@rankindarby1735]

Watching what other people do to pack up is sometimes interesting! Always entertaining videos!

[@gremlin6846]

Brilliant video as usual Jason, full of optimism. You can't beat the sound of rain on a tent when you are all snug inside with a nice cup of tea. Hope the Camera recovers ok, they are a very expensive item these days.

[@RamblingOn]

I reckon a flat pitch would have been just spoiling myself altogether 😁 The camera's still not fixed but it's not all bad news

[@hedleythorne]

Ooh this is my evening viewing then! Superb

[@dontall71]

In the first few minutes of watching this and hearing you laugh at the rain, I was reminded of one of my favorite songs from 1974. (I'm that old lol). "Keep On Smilin" from the band Wet Willie. Thanks!

[@RamblingOn]

I just listened to that song on KZbin, perfect fit 😁🍀

[@patrickobrien8902]

Fair play Jason. A night for the indoors for sure. Passed along there many a time and its rare to find it dry underfoot. Must say Temple Hill climb didn't seem to knock anything out of you. Great video.

[@RamblingOn]

Oh no that wasn't Temple Hill although it looked just as steep. Temple hill is a beast 😄

[@patrickobrien8902]

@@RamblingOn sure is a beast, I must be slipping so, you were "Rambling" somewhere close by to it though?

[@RamblingOn]

@patrickobrien8902 I hiked up Slievecushnabinnia, in hindsight, I should have camped close to the trail up near the wall but I'm a sucker for a good view 😆

[@whatsnottohike]

I see Summer has eventually arrived 😂

[@Jason-ke2nj]

Time to waterproof my gear i guess..😢😢🤭🤭

[@RamblingOn]

Did you see it?? I think it lasted all of 15 minutes 😆

[@whatsnottohike]

@@RamblingOn looked a hot one this year 🤣

[@Jason-ke2nj]

@@RamblingOn I was there man,,,,it was beauutiifuulll dude....

[@JustPickOneUK]

I love the idea of the snack pocket @ 6:51. I might try that myself 👍

[@RhodsyClimbs]

Enjoyed watching this

[@beedronesuk9848]

another cracking video jason, infectious laugh, even at the coldest times. love it, keep it up

[@RamblingOn]

Thanks a million for joinign me, with any luck there will be many more to come 🙌🍀

[@Dontlikefruit]

Greetings from Wales. Loved the video and the beautiful views. Glad your tent kept you warm and dry. Reminds me of my days in the army. If its not raining its not training. 😅

[@RamblingOn]

The views were nice while they lasted and the tent was lucky to survive my terrible pitch 😄 I love that saying, the rain seems to follow me so I'll keep that in mind when I'm dragging myself p these mountains 😁

[@dessiegriffin3212]

Fair play Ted..Weather looked the usual..enjoyed watching😊

[@RamblingOn]

@dessiegriffin3212 thanks Ted, the usual carry on 😆

[@margaretgood580]

Hey Jason.. that VEIW down yonder with the rainbow 🌈 looked absolutely beautiful .. " I CAN'T HEAR MYSELF THINK " haven't heard that expression in a long time..😅 That cherry blueberry cobbler is a pudding/ desert very yummy .. Great video plenty of RAIN 💦 keep laughing and be happy ❤

[@RamblingOn]

Oh yeah I was very lucky to get that view even though it only lasted a short while. There were two rainbows at one point if you look closely. The blueberry cobbler will be nice on one of the longer winter nights, thanks for letting me know what it is because honestly I hadn't a clue😄 Thank you for joining me on this one 🍀

[@lightbringer-kvarl]

Who knew that a bloke talking crap in a big yellow tent could be so damn entertaining! Loved it.

[@RamblingOn]

😁 Thanks Derren, delighted you enjoyed it 🍀

[@vandoeunsot0168]

Your video is amazing, I love your video and thanks for sharing.🥰

[@mattcrockard7710]

fantastic vid bro ,, i dont no how you do it , everytime im out and it rains , i struggle to stay awake, so relaxing , stay safe😃👍👍

[@RamblingOn]

I wish I had that same issue 😄

[@cuprajake1]

What backpack are you using to haul that up?

[@RamblingOn]

That is an Atom Packs MO50, I've used it for almost all of my camps for over a year now. It's held up extremely well

[@jetcrazy7773]

watching your second video and subscribed already. you are very authentic and i like that. great videos.

[@RamblingOn]

Ah that's deadly, thanks a million 🍀

[@BecauseImCheesy]

Hey Jason, I’m just wondering where you got that little contraption ur sitting on? Is it heavy?

[@RamblingOn]

It only weighs 500 grams, and I bought it online. Here is a video I did for it and there might be a link in the description to where you can buy it, I can't remember 😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn7Qf2iAhNarbrMsi=D8AXPosL-Q5iZBOU

[@BecauseImCheesy]

@@RamblingOn Might have to pick one up myself, thank you!

[@barbn1211]

As usual, another great video. Loving the coziness of your 'slanted' experience and the chatter! ✌️🇨🇦

[@RamblingOn]

Delighted you enjoyed it, thanks for joining me 🙌🍀

[@jodidelacruz7399]

Aloha John... Ireland is very beautiful and the scenery. It look's freezing up in the mountains and your tent is spacious. The rainy and windy weather would put me to sleep. I enjoyed your adventure and your laughter. Stay Safe And Healthy ALOHA From Hawaii ❤❤❤❤

[@RamblingOn]

Thanks a million Jodi, the weather was pretty bad omn this one but I'm looking forward to the frosty nights of winter. Thank you for joining me, cheers Jason 😉😄🍀

[@ritacopley2019]

I just subscribed to your channel. You are a very pleasant person to watch. I love your laugh and the very beautiful scenery.

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you Rita, the scenery is usually a lot better but with the weather we didn't get to see a whole lot. Maybe next time🤞thank you for joining me and subscribing 🍀

[@philodowd8080]

I look forward to your videos that was great thank you

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you Phil 🙌

[@Mike-zq7un]

Great video 👍four seasons in one day happy days as long as your enjoying it 👍

[@RamblingOn]

Thanks Mike 🍀

[@1984flicky]

New sub mate. Greeting from a rainy S. Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍 Fantastic video and great effort in them conditions...Love it, smiling all the way through 😂😂 That's what camping is all about. 👌I've just received my new Vern 1 and really looking forward to getting out in her buddy. Stay safe mate, take care. 🏕️👍😁

[@RamblingOn]

Ah you must get some of our rain... my apologies 😂 All the best with your new tent! I hope it serves you well and thanks a million for joining me 👍🍀

[@keithmathews66]

Can see the Wicklow hills from Wales on a clear day. And yeah we get your soggy seconds so to speak

[@paulnicholls3100]

Nice to See I'm Not The only One that find's pissed camping spot's..:) Nice Video Jason..👍

[@RamblingOn]

😄 you are not alone my friend, I'm just happen that I've got away with it this long

[@lilliankinsella7605]

Hi Jason you're laugh is fantastic keep up the great work lookin forward to the next one brilliant ❤❤❤

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you Lillian 🍀

[@texmexia49]

I love your laugh!

[@davidjackson8829]

Nice looking tent. Those MRE packs look tasty. Going to have to try some. 🤔

[@SOURandSALTY.]

nothing dims your light!

[@RamblingOn]

I love that, thank you 🙌

[@GoneWildCamping892]

Cheers Jason, I enjoyed watching you battle the elements. Soggy feet an all. Those Vern 1 tents seem really robust pal 👍

[@RamblingOn]

It held it's own even being pitched arseways, I'd love to try it pitched properly in some proper winter conditions. Thank you for joining me 🙌🍀

[@kimallen8521]

It always rains in Ireland, the weather people must get bored and just make weather up to give you hope 😂. Great video, subscribed!

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you for subscribing, the weather people likt to keep us on our toes 😄

[@PKAdventures]

hahaha love the camping spot! i have definitely had my fair share of uneven spots, i even slept on a pile of rocks 2 years ago at the beginning of a month long camping trip i did in Haweewee

[@RamblingOn]

🤣 that's not the best way to start a long trip like that. The beautiful pristine flat spots are few and far between

[@PKAdventures]

​@@RamblingOn ​it was a tough night sleep, especially when it started to rain and i found out that my new rainfly was definitely not waterproof like it had been advertised lol. but i met a really nice homeless guy and did some fishing with him in the morning. there's a short 2min video on my channel if you wanna see the spot. it's one of the 2 short vids right at the top of the landing page, in the playlist called "When the plan goes to 💩", so it's easy to find lol

[@soletrail]

Jasus that's some weather. . Great shot with the sheep shaking the water off. That is a nice looking tent man. A full night in the tent 😂 brilliant video man.

[@RamblingOn]

I was delighted that shot wasn't too shaky to use 😂 yeah tent bound is never ideal but sure look, I didn't slide down the mountain so I'm happy enough 😁

[@mihaiilie]

Hahaha, fully with you on finding a level spot, looks perfect to me, and then it ends up being the tower of Pisa.

[@RamblingOn]

Happens 90% of the time, there are rare occasions where I get lucky and find a flat spot. I'm glad to hear that I am not alone in my struggles 😁

[@patdunne3277]

Cheers Jason another cracking video that tent looks great!! 👍

[@RamblingOn]

Cheers Pat, I'm just happy I didn't break it 😄

[@DarrenEvans-h7c]

Hya mate , great videos , would you mind telling me what ground chair you have ? and is there plenty of height to sit up in the vern 1 ? and yeah laugh as much as you like 👍

[@RamblingOn]

Hey Darren, the chair is from crazy creek. Here is a little video I did for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn7Qf2iAhNarbrMsi=D8AXPosL-Q5iZBOU As for the Vern, I can't really say to be honest. That pitch was so bad that I've no doubt it impeded on the headroom inside. I could sit up, my head was slightly touching but maybe with a proper pitch it will be better. It was comfortable as it was but if I think of it I'll try comment on the headroom the next time I have it out. Thanks for joining me 🙌

[@WildMoosebear]

Very nice video 👍😉

[@tomgoslingoutdoors]

Another great video Jason 💪🏼. Hope you get your camera sorted

[@RamblingOn]

Things are not looking good but sure look, we'll see what happens. Thanks a mill for joining me Tom 👍🍀

[@NinaP-c5e]

Oh Jason, you make me laugh. Good you are solo because if you are too positiv other ppl you are walking with can get crazy. I have that exspirience. Keep going! Hej så länge, hi so long😊😊😊

[@RamblingOn]

I love your greeting, I'm hoping to someday hike in Sweden. I like to do my own thing, I tend to go down paths that others wouldn't. I fine example of that is in next weeks video 😁

[@hedleythorne]

Great video. I nearly bought the Vern 1 last year but then there were those initial concerns and I went for the Abisko Lite 1 (which you used to have). Happy with that for now but may invest next year.

[@RamblingOn]

I've seen all of that drama that went on but I reckon a tent should be judged on it's own merits. The Abisko is a great little tent, I sold it for two reasons, I found it hard to get in and out of.. Setting up cameras means I get in and out of tents a lot more than most people. I've seen some of your videos so you know what I mean. The other reason is I didn't have enough headroom inside which made it uncomfortable for those longer nights especially with a bad back. I don't think there's a single pole tent that I could sit up in apart from maybe a Scarp one.. Thanks a million for joining me on this one 🙌🍀

[@hedleythorne]

@@RamblingOn Agree entirely - though I am lucky not to have a bad back (yet) I am quite a bit older and much larger so am feeling quite confined in the Abisko. And as for filming- yeah very hard indeed! It seems that a lot of the faff over the Vern 1 was just nothing really and I have since seen video where it has stood up to some really strong storms and so I will likely change up next year. Lovely looking tent with lots of room too. Chuffed you watch my videos too, thanks! Not on your level yet though! Keep up the great work. -Hedley

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

Hey, how would you compare this tent to the Hilleberg Soulo you have?

[@RamblingOn]

Hey, theyre both nice tents but I do prefer one ocer the other. The vern is bigger inside with more pockets and two doors. The ground sheet can't be permantely attached unless you modify it somehow, and I found it tricky to pitch if the ground isn't ideal. Ive also noticed that the zips tend to catch more pften than not. The Soulo is easier to pitch, in my opinion. The groundsheet can be permanently attached, it feels a lot more solid even if the ground isn't spot on. The zips are very noisy in the wind but you can add some bungee to them, which completely fixes that. Both tents weigh pretty much the same although if you go for a black label soulo they're 400g heavier. Honestly, I'd chose the Soulo any day. I was lucky to get mine second hand which made it even better and they're the strongest tents on the market so for peace of mind I think it's worth it. Even if you don't plan on being out in rough conditions, sometimes, as you know the weather can take a turn.

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

@@RamblingOnthanks so much. Very helpful. All the best. Please make a video about hiking boots you wear (hanwags, right) and waterproof jackets etc. Would be awesome

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

pretty please😀

[@Andrew.........]

Hi Jason. Nice looking tent, best of luck with it ☘️. Nothing as bad as sliding to one side of the tent. The sooner, the better they design a self levelling mat 😅. Best of luck 👍

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you Andrew, she's a beaut. 😁 The sooner the better is right, I might have to bring some industrial door sized stops to wedge under the mat next time. I hope your scarp is serving you well 🤞 take her handy 🍀

[@eileencarroll6418]

Amazing that the tent does not leak. It's a keeper. I am wondering if you need to wear ear plugs against the noise of the rain . Your hill is helping me tolerate a Chicago heat wave. I have visited Ireland about 10 times and my memories of Innis Oírr helped me relate to your trip. Cheers! 💦💦💦💦

[@RamblingOn]

I had some ear plugs but they don't always do a good enough job when the rain is really bad. Oh a heat wave sounds nice, maybe just for a day or two though 😄 Thank you very much for joining me 🍀

[@daveburklund2295]

That rainbow shooting straight up into the sky like all the leprechauns are beaming up to the mother ship

[@RamblingOn]

Like a homing beacon, '' Come save us! This Irish weather's about to kick off'' 😆

[@mrsorepaws9146]

Downhill camping!

[@RamblingOn]

😆 perfect, even looking back at the footage... what was I thinking 😄

[@PaulineXCX]

I have camped all over South Africa with my family growing up in South Africa…. African rains on my dad’s tent I will never forget … I now stay in Scotland 😂 the rain is freezing in these parts of the world brrrrr

[@RamblingOn]

We have that lovely wet cold, really gets down to your bones 🤣

[@Bikepacking]

How the head room and how tall are you

[@RamblingOn]

I'm 6ft 2 on a good day and the headroom is grand, no complaints

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Very nice 🙂👍

[@jasonbyrne7238]

So this week we get a behind the scenes episode whit jay so it’s not all glamorous like he makes out lol keep up the great work

[@RamblingOn]

😄 Camping is not always easy hikes and sexy views

[@Kev.B.4311]

Hmm...?🤔... Marinara sauce - is a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. Variations may include capers, olives, spices, and a dash of wine...! Bolognese basically...😄✔️💯👊 Edit: 🙄 Oh that would require minced beef to be bollocknese.... But meatballs is cooll, just needs some cheese...👍 Also I want that ration pack, well tasty, where from...? I got uk ones, but ones U get have got alsorts of flavours... Just wot i needed on a Monday night, keep up the good stuff...😎

[@RamblingOn]

Whatever it was it was well good, very nice. I only have four rations packs left to go through. That one was in the box of menus 1-12 from the US Army. I ordered them from a dude on ebay . I'll have to try the ration packs from different countries just for the craic. Thanks a mill for joining me 🙌

[@Brian.H..]

great video as always 👍 if you have thought me nothing else is we 🇮🇪 don’t have the weather for camping

[@RamblingOn]

😆😂 this has to be one of my favorutie comments since starting this channel. Beautiful work Brian 😆🙌🍀

[@Brian.H..]

herself recons if i did the camping i would be like you a wonky tent and mre’s for home cooking 😂

[@RamblingOn]

@@Brian.H.. 🤣 she's not wrong

[@Brian.H..]

@@RamblingOn keep up the good work was looking at you previous video if people have a issue with you laughing they must not have much going on in there life 🤔

[@tommaxwell4966]

Sorry to hear about the camera. Fingers crossed it’s an easy fix. What sleeping mat do you use? Seems pretty decent for the size. Cheers for the video!!

[@RamblingOn]

It's not looking to sexy at the moment, I have a screen ordered for it. I use a Large thermarest neoair xtherm and I really like it. I use that on 99% of my camps, the only time I switch is to a thermarest prolite plus for extra room inside a hooped bivy.

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

Camping food always tastes better

[@RamblingOn]

100% agree

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

@@RamblingOn my best camping meal was when I (accidentally) flambe cooked a Salman over a campfire, smoked to perfection.

[@PhilWaud]

Loved it mate! I know how you must be feeling re the camera but the fact that you just laugh about it says a lot about your wonderful attitude! Hope its an easy fix. To be honest it was good to see a bit of the other side to your camping, the mundane bits, your filming equipment etc. Also, Id love to see a bit more detail of the ration pack. Take care.

[@RamblingOn]

The camera is not looking too sexy at the moment, I'm hoping that a new screen sorts it so it's just a waiting game. Plan B is far more expensive than plan A 😆 What kind of detail do you mean? I was half thinking of ordering the same meals again and doing some kind of video series on them or even like you say show them in more detail. There's loads of other ration packs to try too, let me know your thoughts 🙌🍀

[@PhilWaud]

@@RamblingOn well I hope it's sorted Jason, surprised you don't use an action camera, much more robust but probably not as high a quality Re detail, I like the ones where you go through it bit by bit. I'd love to see a series on them.

[@RamblingOn]

@PhilWaud I use the osmo action 4 which is what I filmed the last of the video on. I'm just love the footage from the sony so I tend to use that as much as possible. I'll have a think about the packs, I can try and show them a little bit better. They've been pretty cool to be fair. I'd love to try the 24 hour packs

[@PhilWaud]

@@RamblingOn I use an osmo pocket 3 for my vids but it doesn't like rain or any rough stuff. My pixel phone is ace, and tying it to the mic 2 is perfect for me. My pack is heavy enough without a huge camera. Yes to the food pack breakdown, would watch that until the cows come home.

[@markalanshaw4950]

Have you tried a hairdryer to dry out camera! Cheers Mark!

[@RamblingOn]

It's gone beyond that I'm afraid. I'm hoping a replacement screen will sort it

[@markalanshaw4950]

@@RamblingOn keep expensive items in a dry bag! Electronics and moisture don't go well together! Cheers Mark!

[@Mr7h21]

That's a 'sexy' looking tent Jason. Looks like it will hold up nicely. But 2 Kilo's to much for this old back of mine. Good luck with the camera.

[@RamblingOn]

😆 she's fair sexy alright, I think it's around 2.6 with the groundsheet but I could be lying. The camera's not looking too sexy at the moment but I'm still hopeful 🤞

[@sharrison3974]

You certainly need great gear to camp in Ireland! I don't even camp but enjoy your chatty videos. Hope your camera will recover.

[@RamblingOn]

The camera is still feeling a little sorry for itself. I'm still hopeful for a full recovery because the other option gets very expensive 😄 Thank you for joining me 🍀

[@Jose-nx8rz]

Hi! I’m a new follower and loving it so far! Was wondering what quilt you use and if you have any recommendations? Always good to hear from fellow Europeans!

[@RamblingOn]

I have two quilts, the one in this video is a Hyberg loner 350 and its rated to a comfort of -1c. I'd say it's better suited to no lower than 1-2 celcius. The quality is okay, it has a zippered footbox and two pad straps, if memory serves me right theres an option for a third. I've had to repair one strap in the time that I have had it. It's a nice quilt but compared to my UGQ bandit is not in the same league. That quilt is very expensive beacuse of import and customs but it is beautiful. Mine is rated to -6c and it's fully customisable. I LOVE it but the price isn't too sexy. Maybe an enlightened equipment quilt might be a nice option?I dont have any experience with those unfortunately. Thank you for joining me on this one and for sticking with the channel. I hope I was able to help you in some way 🙌🍀

[@Jose-nx8rz]

@@RamblingOn THANK you, greatly appreciate it!!

[@kennethvalerio1294]

That was fun# new subscriber

[@RamblingOn]

Thank you for the sub and for watching the videos. Cheers for joining me on this one🙌🍀

[@davids9549]

At least you're using a tent that's fit for purpose, unlike some clowns who post their exploits here. I know what you mean about level ground - if it looks more level than the ground around it, we tend to see it as more level than it is. Minor errors can be corrected by slightly deflating your mattress.

[@RamblingOn]

Ah yeah the tent did a great job, I'm just happy that I didn't damage it. I'll have to get a better pitch next time I take it out. Thank you for joining me 🙌

[@farahfreedom6095]

❤

[@davidpeebles197]

Nice one.... Hope you got your camera fixed that's a bummer

[@RamblingOn]

Not yet but I'm working on a solution 👍

[@PolarRed]

From my nice, comfy and cozy armchair. With a mug of nice and hot, sweet and strong Yorkshire Tea in hand I have to say, that looked rather fun, but rather you than me Jason.

[@RamblingOn]

That is the ideal position to be in when you're watching someone else out camping in horrible weather 😄Wait for the winter camps 🥶

[@PolarRed]

@@RamblingOn I'll get the hot chocolate ready for the snow blizzards then! 😁

[@SuperEarther]

have to ask! do you get any issues with pikeys trying to steal your gear lol ps go watch the dvd called knuckle and you will know what i mean!

[@RamblingOn]

😄 I've never had anyone try to nick my stuff thankfully, apart from a fox one time. He was after me dinner

[@SuperEarther]

@RamblingOn coming to a youtube video near you "the pikey special" haha

[@PoohBearAdventures]

Great video! what tent would you recommend for ease of putting up, able to deal with the weather and wind, and ya know will do everything for under $200? I don’t ask much. Lol

[@RamblingOn]

😂 I'd suggest a Luxw outdoor Hexpeak v4a or a minipeak II. Maybe a wild country helm compact 1 or a vango banshee.. My top pick would be the hexpeak for internal space and for the weight of it. I think those would be in around the price you're looking at but you could always check the second hand market. I found a fjallraven abisko lite 1 which is a €600 tent, it was used 3 times and I got it for €200

[@PoohBearAdventures]

@ Thank you for those suggestions. I will go see what I can find. :)

[@PoohBearAdventures]

@ do you think it is worth spending a bit more to get the durston x-mid?

[@kidstuff44555]

As you listed your snacks, I remembered the advice from a commenter on a previous video to avoid carbs and sugars and just eat protein only in a 6 hour window. And I see you decided to disregard that totally lol

[@RamblingOn]

😆funny enough I was thinking of his comment when I edited that section. I had this video recorded before he had commented. I might be a bit better behaved next time😉

[@kidstuff44555]

@@RamblingOn Personally I'm a big believer in carbs, I mean sure you can cut them out but then is life really worth living?

[@IKRCampingAndOutdoor]

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[@RamblingOn]

Ah cool, first person from Japan that I am aware of 🙌🍀

[@caroleveber5813]

I just recently subscribed and your videos are so wonderful. I'm addicted. Your laughter brings me such joy. Thank you. ☺️

[@RamblingOn]

Ah thank you Carol, that's lovely to hear. I'm delighted you are enjoying them 🍀

[@AlbertsDad]

Tent looks great, shove your camera gear in a bag of rice for a couple of days and see if it will pull the moisture out.

[@RamblingOn]

It's banjaxed at the moment, I'm waiting on a replacement screen but if that doesn't work I'm going to have to upgrade it sooner than I'd planned. I might have to start an only fans to pay for it 😆

[@joeyjennings9548]

glad you are having fun with it all 🏞 might find yourself at the bottom on the mountain in a downpour? the last time i ate an mre meal the bathroom visit was not far off.. 😂 🚽🏃 maybe best eat the apple toss the rest lol. like the storm 👍 be safe enjoy

[@RamblingOn]

Joey, you've been busy this morning. I see a whole load of comments ont he videos from you 😁 Thanks a million for watching them all, I hope you enjoyed them. I haven't had any issues that way with the MRE's. Maybe it was a bit touch and go when I overloaded me stew with tobasco sauce that one time 😄

[@bernardscott1783]

Why have you got the vern when you have just got the soulo??

[@RamblingOn]

I was lucky enough that the Vern was sent to me by Nortent so I'm testing it out. The Soulo is one of my favourite tents so I'll have that out a lot over the winter months

[@Travis_Rivers]

I gotta ask man does it always blow n rain there in Ireland or wherever you are lol

[@RamblingOn]

I haven't seen a dry day here in a long time. We do see them but they're few and far between

[@matth2357]

I admire your optimism! Blowing a gale, lashing rain, can’t see the top of the mountain for clouds, waterlogged under foot and “I’m hoping when I pitch the tent it will all toddle off”! Fair play to you! 😂😂

[@RamblingOn]

@matth2357 😂 In hindsight, maybe I was being a little bit too optimistic. Would you believe the forecast on those mountains was for clear skies 🫣

[@matth2357]

@@RamblingOn it’s Ireland! You can’t predict something that can change in a heartbeat because it wants to! 😂

[@twiggyescapes]

Great fun.. Loved this vid.. Which is your second camera cus that's not too bad either. Hope the big camera comes back to life.. Probably the damp got in it.. Cheers anyway Jason. 👍

[@RamblingOn]

I've a screen ordered for it so hopefully it might arrive this week 🤞I might have to move my plans forward to switching to full frame if the screen doesnt sort it but we'll see. The second camera is an Osmo action 4, it's a very capable little camera although low light is hard on those smaller sensors

[@twiggyescapes]

@@RamblingOn. Cheers for the info Jason.. Hope u get it fixed. I'm still searching for the holy grail of low light portable lightweight camera. I recently ditched a canon r6 full frame, awesome in low light but the bulk and weight got on my pip in the end... Need a small camera that performs the same... Making do with a gopro and my phone which just don't cut it.. ATB. 👍

[@RamblingOn]

@twiggyescapes Here is something to think about, sony a7c or the a7cii with a sony 20mm f1.8 and/or a sony 24-105 f4. I'm also looking at the Sony 14mm f1.8 GM. Pricey, but oh baby 😍😆

[@twiggyescapes]

@@RamblingOn Cheers Jason, nice tips, just been googling... Very nice camera.. Just need to get cracking and buy one.. I'm torn now between your recommendation and nikon z5... That's a cracking lens ure after... Thing is they never cost that amount in real terms cus a lens like that u can vertually get the money back on resale.. Might get it myself.. Fck it.

[@RamblingOn]

@twiggyescapes im not sure how good the Nikon autofocus is, I reckon for video sony is the benchmark. That's just what I've gathered over the years from looking at endless reviews and using a sony myself. I'll be buying everything secondhand, MPB are good for that but I'm happy to buy privately too. You can save a few bob that way

[@NinaP-c5e]

Are you sure you erected the tent the right way? Looks wobbly. 😂😂

[@RamblingOn]

The tent was pitched terribly because of the uneven ground, I'm just happy it survived the night 😄