🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 FREEZING 🥶 Winter Wild Camping in the Scottish Highlands

Winter wild camping in the Scottish highlands in my Hilleberg Allak 2.
We were also really lucky to see the Aurora Borealis (the northern lights) on this trip.
Many thanks for watching - Dave

[@kelvinpell4571]

Thank you Dave. Your videos give me a vicarious window on the walks I used to do before grappling with repeated injuries. Enjoy it all while you can! Loving Sean the sheep!!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Kelvin. Really sorry to hear you’re still struggling. I know how frustrating it is when you can’t enjoy what you love doing. Take care and very best wishes 🙏🏻 🐑😁👍

[@KieronGazza]

You’re going to have to change your Channel name???😂

[@PGurung12]

What an effort for a camping, such a long journey!

[@andym2869]

Absolutely awesome!! Just shows you dont always have to get to the summit of a 3000 footer to get amazing views,the Northern Lights footage & images were spectacular,love the videos you guys bring to us. Stay safe out there folk's.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Andy. Glad you enjoyed it and ATB 👍

[@summitwithstevie6934]

Nice one mate, pretty perfect winter camp 👌 Wee bonus of the Lights as well. Sorted 👍

[@chris-8696]

Amazing location and conditions in this one! Great to watch from the warmth of home with a cuppa! 😉

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Chris 🙏🏻. ATB

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

Great photos Dave

[@joebogger4776]

Beautiful landscape and wonderful views. Excellent work and thank you for sharing. The footage has brilliant colours well done. I did winter camping in Yukon, so I knower what you’re talking about.

[@feargusc]

Nice video David. What a view and wonderful inversion below, even on such a small hill. Proper hot water bottles are the way to go… way better than a Nalgene in a sock!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Fergus. Hot water bottles are lush 😁👍

[@lakota_stu]

That looked incredible

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Morning mate, top man 👍. Looks like you had a good camp. Thanks for sharing buddy. Tc Andy

[@alistaircorbett573]

Lovley video Dave. Beautiful conditions. Absolutely perfect. Funnily enougyh as you were walking down I thought to myself "If I were them now, I'd drive to Fort William for breakfast." 😅 All the best for 2024, and looking forward to more videos! - Alistair (Llanelli, south Wales).

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Nice one Alistair and ATB to you 🙏🏻

[@jimbeefish]

Great vid and loved the pics 👍

[@HighlandMike325]

Put very simply, an excellent video

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@davepilko66]

Superb effort, this is up there with my No1 video Murrays Skye camp on Sgurr na Stri. Stunning scenes, brilliantly captured and narrated. This is why I cancelled Sky tv😅

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Very much appreciated to be compared with Murray 🙏🏻. Glad you enjoyed it Dave and big thanks 👍. ATB

[@davidhughes8019]

you’re amazing Dave, soothing natural videos out of a bag…incredible!! beautiful to watch. Top man

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Wow, thank you David. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@fraserconnell21]

Brrrrriliant 😊👏👍🏼

[@graememccullough8922]

Stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago. Now one of my favourites. Keep up the good content lad 😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Graeme. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@sueelphick9060]

Wonderful video great campsite and the Auora what a great end to your camping year 😊😊😊😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Sue. Glad you enjoyed it and ATB 🙏🏻

[@garethroberts8151]

Great video mate love itbuddy

[@francisday3187]

The Northern lights looked so beautiful. A nice December camp! 👍

[@donaldgibson2804]

Merry Christmas to you both Dave and all the best in 2024. Thanks again for all the amazing video content. Keep up the good work.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Donald. Best wishes to you too 🙏🏻

[@markredmond6259]

There's also the 'plough' constellation in that night sky!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Mark 😎👍

[@simoneales4566]

Some of those stills and Northern Lights footage must be amongst the best you have ever put on your site..Absolutely awsome. What a reward for all your effort and planning. Another great film Dave, in a fantastic setting. Loved it. All the best for Christmas and New Year to you both. Hope 2024 is a great year for you mate👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Simon as always. Very best wishes to you too 🙏🏻

[@simoneales4566]

Cheers Dave..appreciate that.

[@jangojeffrey]

Fantastic video yet again mate, the aurora photos were amazing 👏 I've always pitched my Allak back end into the wind and its been perfect 👍 Keep up the good work ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Jeff. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the pitching info 👍

[@peterriley3249]

Well she delivered on previous monthly videos Dave lol you got to see the northern lights, how awesome must that have been, myself were you left the footprint of the tent I would put a fire pit, leave no trace is one thing,, staying warm is another, given the short walk up, two walks one with bag of wood and coal, sitting outside tent cooking food on fire pit, looking at northern lights. But I cannot this time i got s two month fit note, and personal to me pain relief based on my body weight, extra codeine. As for your bicep show in gym, I never need to do bicep again, my bicep as solid as they come, was created 30 years or more Thoroughly enjoyed the video, given you are a team leading by example Hope you both have a wonderful Christmas

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Big thanks as always Peter. Best wishes to you too 🙏🏻

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Nice one Dave. Lovely pitch, great night shots. Well jealous AGAIN. I've got a ton of dates in diary for Jan and Feb...fingers crossed for some lower temps, Scotland a tad far 😂. ....... Keep it up mate

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud. Hope you get out for a cold one soon; even if it’s not 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁👍. ATB

[@bri7530]

class video..just across the road from where you were parked I photographed 2 sea eagles..next time your passing keep your eye out for them ..

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Wow. That’s fantastic. Will do. Glad you enjoyed the video. ATB

[@penninewayne1967]

Absolutely wonderful camp. That time-lapse was out of this world. 🙌

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

100% that’s what I just said to him. 😂👍

[@garymartin557]

stunning with the soft shades of colour made by low winter sun. great camp. many thanks.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Gary 👍

[@philipnevin2027]

Fantastic film footage Dave, concerning pitching a tent - you are correct in stating put rear of tent into oncoming wind. I understand wind could change direction. One cannot but to stick it out. Dave all the best to you and woman & Shaun baaaa. Have a happy Christmas and New Year - Phil.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha😁👍. Big thanks Phil. Best wishes to you too 🙏🏻

[@michaeljames8534]

Wonderful camp Dave, so pleased you both witnessed The Northern Lights. Great pictures early doors. ATB 👍😉👊

[@2407ewan]

Absolutely stunning views over Rannoch Moor. The aurora was spectacular thanks for sharing Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍

[@jasonperry1444]

Positive vibes, envious of the aurora experience, spot on that 💪🤙👌

[@janetharrod2750]

Beautiful, stunning. Thankyou for sharing.

[@TimHudspith]

Impeccable quality video as always, transporting me away from the humdrum to some magical place. Absolutely beautiful.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Tim. Best wishes 🙏🏻

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great camp and a really nice spot. Have camped at it many times and ideal for getting some winter camping experience. Need to get back up and see how the memorial plaque is doing since I cleaned it last. Atb

[@GoSummitSolo]

This is certainly a brilliant camp. I introduced it to David earlier this year but we didn't vlog that. Shame he didn't put any of that footage in. That was my 5 th camp there now hahha. It's a nice one. I used to use it for my break night whilst getting up to Assynt or skye 😂😂

[@GoSummitSolo]

To do bigger camps

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Ray 😎👍

[@DAoutdoors]

Absolutely stunning Dave, some spectacular views there. Looked bloody freezing. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us as always. I always love a Glencoe video!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave. It’s a stunning place for sure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️😎👍

[@biagiosadventures7204]

Another great video, Dave. Fantastic views and colour in the sky. I hope you both get better soon.👍👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Biagio 🙏🏻

[@Ant-66]

A man for all seasons ! Quality as usual, with some great night shots. Enjoyed that.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Ant 👍

[@steventhomas231]

Wow. Fantastic winter camp Dave. What views.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Steven 😎👍

[@anna__bella_k]

What a beautiful camp! ❄️🌄🌌

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Anne 🙏🏻

[@HikerBobOfficial]

Brill Dave 👍 Hope you're feeling better now!

[@ervinslens]

What a lovely place! This looks phenomenal my friend! Absolutely phenomenal!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

It really is! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@jonathanlaw8917]

Great vid Dave, merry Xmas & a happy new year . . .

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Best wishes to you Jonathan 🙏🏻

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Fantastic Dave 👌 a lovely video and you got a cracking day for it for sure :) great getting the Aurora and inversion too :) let’s hope for some nice weather soon :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye. It was a lovely display Murray. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 🙏🏻

[@andypotts8062]

What a superb location with stunning views...the time lapse and photos of the northern lights were absolutely brilliant...many thanks for the video and I hope you are both doing well....Best wishes

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks as always Andy. ATB 🙏🏻

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

Watching now mate, interesting you mentioned about which direction to pitch the allak 2 as I'm still trying to work this out also. Like you I try to pitch it as you described. I made the mistake of pitching it whereby the open doors acted as a sail (I lost my jet boil doing this 😢). Great pitch and hope you both feel better soon mate

[@curlewpiper315]

Just watched your camp mate quality 😀 I did laugh out loud when it got rough even though it wasn't funny for you and you know it's rough when a hilleberg gets folded up

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye. Seems there’s differing opinions on this. I think getting a good peg in and splitting the guys is more important in strong winds 🤷‍♂️👍😎

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

Another thoroughly enjoyable video Dave 👍. The views were spectacular, mainly to my mind because of the freezing and clear conditions.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Greg 👍

[@davemitchell8756]

Great views Dave, i really enjoyed this one 👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@johnd8538]

Stunning footage in the morning aswell pal

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it John 👍

[@sethjohnson9483]

I pitch my Allak 2 the same way as you with the broad end and vestibule shelter into the wind, but the official Hilleberg recommendation is the other way round. I was on Dartmoor in some wind at the weekend and head into the wind wasn't comfortable. I'll try the other way next time.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Seth. Thanks for the info 👍. ATB

[@deekelley891]

You’re much nicer than me! No way I’d be sharing my down trousers! Beautiful job as always. The scenery rarely disappoints.

[@finsejokulhytta9884]

Have always pitched with opposite end to yours, the foot end into wind also put poles in sleeves in the order of Red, White and Blue and if extremely windy then extra guylines going straight out from foot end and even vent hood adding guys head and foot ends. Yes opening doors fills tent with wind so I open zip from under vent hood zipping down to ground to get in and out. will try pitching head end into wind to see what it is like. Love the Northern Lights, your pictures and video amazing. Kind regards.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

That’s interesting info. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍. ATB

[@lostintransit5822]

Lovely camp U2

[@stevenanderson5404]

Nice one excellent condition s👍 That spot has been on my radar for a while nowas it keeps popping up on u tube. Have just treated myself to a allak so might just pop up there to test it out. Very interesting about the mixed veiws on how to pitch it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Get your Allak up there Steven 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️⛺️👌🏻. ATB

[@OlliesDadventures]

Nice one Dave, looks so peaceful up to there. Gonna have to explore this area once the Wainwright ‘bagging’ is complete 😜

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Absolutely 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😎

[@Bikepacking]

Nice color grading

[@leehayes70]

Class.👍

[@frednorman1]

Nice video and beautiful camp. Too bad you didn’t do a time lapse of the Aurora. And too bad your tent doesn’t have a proper vestibule where you can cook and heat your water without exposing you both to the elements

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Thanks, I think 😁👍

[@CYBERTWIN68]

I have the Allak 2 as well, I pitch it the same way big end into wind as give better cover from the wind etc when doors open although I think Hilleberg recommends pitching other way round.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah. I was interested to hear other people’s thoughts. 👍

[@alexdokic5567]

Nice film, at one point, it looked like you were on the Moon! I don’t know what road that was, but those cars weren’t hanging about, you would have thought they would be going a bit slower to enjoy the view!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye. It’s a busy road that Alex. Lovely spot though. ATB 🙏🏻

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

Definitely take the misses more often

[@illtudjames]

Great video and fab views! Like your hat - what's the make and model of it?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks 👍. It’s from Trail Wolf on Instagram and facebook 👍

[@Solohikeruk]

About time, your now a proper youtuber 😂😂and putting food in jacket 😂, are the down boots any good or are they just about sufficient pal, great video again mate, great pictures by the way , take care

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Mark 😁👍

[@bernardscott1783]

Some video is that mate.👍

[@TheMadmacs]

colours are just stunning this time of year, are you using 10 bit on the gopro?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

No. Just standard settings.

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏻

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Superb Dave. What did you film the night-laps using?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave. Filmed on the GoPro 11 👍

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

@@TheSoloSummiteer thanks Dave. That was pretty spot on. I’m still using the H10 must learn to use it lol 😂

[@gregmccoy4782]

G’day, watching your video at 3.40am in Sydney Australia, 🇦🇺it’s 22c right now, and you’re making me feel cold 🥶. I can’t imagine those low temperatures. Beautiful scenery beautiful mountains. You talked about Dumfries before, my wife’s mother comes from there and most of my wife’s family are still in Scotland, we hope to get there one day. I suggest to you to watch my country Australia, watch You Tuber Molly Dixon, she’s travelling around Australia, she puts on a great video, worth watching.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Greg. Best wishes to Australia 🇦🇺 🙏🏻

[@MrAndRob]

Random question Dave, how do you go about drying off your tent after your camps?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

No worries Andy. I pitch it in the garage, dry it off and hoover out the inner 👍

[@winternimbus]

Hi Dave. Absolutely love your Videos. Im a big fan. Love what you do and your positivity for life and adventure. I’m doing a camp in spring and have similar kit to you, plus a DJI mini drone. Also got the hilleberg Allak tent. Need to get a ruck sack for approx 20kg. What the model Osprey you use, and do you recommend it? Need to get some good 3 season hicking /Trail shoe. Was thinking of the SALOMON XA PRO 3D V9 TRAIL RUNNING SHOES - AW23 Is there a shoe/boot you would recommend? And how do you take photos of the stars at night? Is it with the GoPro or iPhone? Sorry for all the questions. 🙏🏽

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Glad you’re enjoying my videos. My rucksack is an Osprey Atmos 65 and I love it 👍 My 3 season boots are Scarpa R Evo GTX. Winter boots are Scarpa Charmoz 👍 Night pics are with IPhone 13 Pro Max and Go Pro 11. ATB 👍

[@winternimbus]

@@TheSoloSummiteer thank you 🙏🏽

[@TheCanadianXplorer]

What was the exact location of your camp? Nice video, I loved it !

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Meall Mor 👍

[@TheCanadianXplorer]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Thanks !

[@johnd8538]

Just shows you don't have to do big gruelling walk-ins to have a great camping spot. I don't get why some people purposefully choose to lug their gear miles, must be masochists! Each to their own though.

[@GoSummitSolo]

Lugging weight up hills for miles is fun only when you have the fitness to do it. It feels like nothing when im fit for it. I've done 18 miles in one day a few times before pitch and its brilliant. But you really have to learn how to pxk light for that. I csnt wait to get back to it because it gives you that sense of complete isolation because your so far into the wilderness alone. Xx

[@GoSummitSolo]

So i guesse I like being ad you call it, a masochist 😂😂😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. I do enjoy the gruelling slogs sometimes. They certainly get you to the more remote spots. Guess I am a bit of a masochist then 😆👍

[@2planks]

not a bagger, not a proper gear showing youtuber, next you’ll be telling us you don’t summit mountains solo anymore 😂😂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😆👍Back solo very soon 😎