STORM Damaged My Tent - Lake District - Great Gable -

[@southern428]

Hope you get your tent repaired mate 👍

[@MrDunk66]

Thanks for the WOW moment Dave. Awe inspiring views.

[@davidian107]

Still another brilliant video and fantastic views thank you.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

No way is this a disaster - you got down safe, and taught us all the good old lesson: live to camp another day. You're looking better than the weather Dave, no regrets!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@Johnjds]

Fantastic views, so glad I found your channel

[@HighlandMike325]

Thank You NHS

[@hsaurid]

Getting down while you could was the right decision, Dave. There will be other opportunities in the future to see the same vistas again. Thank you.

[@residentoutdoors2303]

Best to take the safe option always. 👍

[@jamescollins9780]

Nice video mate. Gutted about the tent though.

[@ackosadventures2486]

Safety first there’s always another day. Some stunning shots very atmospheric 👍👍

[@alandavis9180]

Yes, it was windy but far from extreme....Guess that is why they make Hilleberg tents. Always take a tent to suit the conditions. That is why I have three....Enjoyed the video though, thanks.

[@daveberry7796]

Unlucky with the tent, at least you got the fantastic views on Great Gable.

[@peterkelly8589]

Hi Dave. Another fantastic video with some amazing views. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

That looked rather wet at the start (and when you got the tent pitched !) hope you get the tent fixed ok 👍 look forward to the next one

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Murray 😎👍. The tent was repaired within a couple of days. Good as new now. Love the tent - ATB Dave

[@Fastpack_Dack]

Great watch Dave, sorry it didn’t turn out the way you wanted but pleased you got down safe and sound mate👍🏻 Cheers. Mark

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Mark 👍 and ATB - Dave

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

Same route i took from Seathwaite when my tent broke, but on Green Gable 😅 not easy going down those rocks in the dark and with it being my first time up there I didn’t want to attempt a different route back down. Brilliant video as always.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Absolutely Liam. You did the right thing for sure. Cheers bud 👍

[@LondonVisited]

Yet more amazing views and spot on the right thing to do. Loved the route up by Sourmilk Gill! Well done another amazing video!

[@WoodsmanocD86]

Good call mate - live to summit another day ⛰ ⛺️👍🏽

[@Gmoz79]

Great view down great gable and across to the Scafell's. Makes me want to go back. Glad you saw sense and went back down. Not worth the risk. I'm sure they'll be many more opportunities

[@jmcdowall15]

Sorry about your tent. Pure bad luck there. Was a lovely video, you showed some great views of the area. It's been a whole but I keep meaning to go back there myself.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Jodie. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@kennybrydges9084]

yes, another great video Dave, I'm glad to say I did this once up to Great Gable on a remembrance Sunday, it was packed, a small service was taken place on the summit, ill never forget it, 2005, no rain it was pretty good for November, ATB Kenny. ;-)

[@pauljones5066]

hey man, I love your channel, I have been watching on the big TV downstairs for months and have only just subscribed. You are nice bloke and great vids. Thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Fantastic Paul. You’re too kind, but much appreciated and thank you for your support 🙏🏻

[@MrKrupp42]

Gutted for you mate , you done the right thing though getting down. Thanks for the video

[@Outside.In.Florida]

Sorry about the tent. Sometimes these things happen. Better to be safe than sorry. Great video as always. Thanks!!

[@alexdokic5567]

Hi, 100% enjoyable, but I did miss my brew with a view!! The weather gave you all it could throw you way, but you came through smiling 😃

[@stancampbell1270]

You could do yourself a mischief there Dave on those rocks. Tricky in places.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Definitely Stan👍. ATB Dave

[@adge_ventures4915]

Saw the repair on social media and was waiting for this video. What a nightmare but you absolutely did the right thing. Real life is what we all love the most. Hope to see you out again soon ☺️

[@Fellmandave1]

Balderdash. Gives you pause for thought though with a tent that is reliant on one pole for support rather than a flexible dome structure. 'Good' experience though. Glad t did not happen at 3 am and you are all good. Reckon you deserved a pint after that. ATB Dave

[@mrjole5407]

Great footage Dave really enjoyed the vid, great gable is next on our list tho we arnt brave enough to camp ( yet!) well done and atb

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks MJ 😎👍

[@alwaysforwardyt]

l can't believe my eyes! 🤯 l've been through so much in my Duomid, including terrible winds on the Lake District (those so often get called 'gale force'). How unfortunate. Luckily, you weren't in a remote area (just away from the nearest hostel, road, etc.), otherwise you would've been in real trouble the coming night. ATB!

[@neilmusgrove4668]

It takes a wise and brave man to know when to turn round and get down low! Its people who dont who risk the lives of mountain rescue! Still the views were amazing! Thanks!

[@merkyw4187]

Great vlog none the less :) u made good decision for sure. Bita experience showing through ...mountains going nowhere but your tent sure would have gone :)

[@davemorland9452]

I can imagine you would have been gutted when you saw that happen. Very disappointing but sounds like you have repaired the damage. If I'm out for a longer trip I usually take a small amount of gaffer tape but not on shorter trips like this one. Interesting to see that the stretcher box has been replaced. Thanks for posting and better luck next time.

[@David_Avidmind]

Great video, well put together. Sorry about your tent mishap.

[@alistaircorbett573]

Great video as always, Dave. I particularly enjoy watching bad weather camping vids while sat at home of an evening, with a mug of coffee! Good decision to bail out of there, mad weather! Never do you feel more vulnerable than while caught in bad weather on a mountain. All the best, Alistair (Llanelli, south Wales).

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Alistair

[@peterdunn39]

Another great video Dave 👍

[@acedecs]

Same thing happened to me on Glaramara I have a feeling it was the same day your luck ran out I had to walk back down at 18.30 to Borrowdale in the dark! I sent mine off to Lucy too,she worked wonders really beefing up the existing tie outs and added 8 more. She’s really good at her craft. Saw on Instagram you had sent it in for repair probably stronger now than when you bought it. ⛺️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one 👍. Lucy is an absolute star ⭐️ ATB Dave

[@cairnscrow8713]

Nothing wrong with bailing out. Good choice👍🏼

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Gutted for you What a shame at least you got down in the light Our camp last Saturday we pitched in the dark and could not have had it correct to the wind and my pole was bent in three places, Then a decent in the dark MSR tents good but not in wind ! Cheap strong Vango on order for the rough nights !! Keep em coming

[@johnhill5806]

You got to love the lakes weather LOL! Gutted about your tent Dave. Better then, than 3 in the morning hammering it down.

[@angelobianco73]

But still another great Adventure, you had there! Love your Channel!! Waiting for the next one!! 💯💯 Much Love from Germany! I need to get there, one day!! 💯💯

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@HikerBobOfficial]

Good to see you out and about again pal ✌ still got a good hike in there though 👍

[@PackBoots]

Serious wind! Right decision but gutting all the same. Safety has to be the priority. ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@paulplace4721]

Stunning views from Great Gable, proper changeable weather haha! That route up has been on my mind for ages, looks pretty decent👍. Defo made the right decision, last place you wanna be getting down from in a storm! Great video again mate🏞🤘

[@backpacksandbruises]

Such a shame your camp didn't happen, but with those amazing views it wasn't a wasted trip. It's disappointing when things go to plan but it looked amazing despite of the elements. Glad you got your tent repaired too. Thanks for sharing 👍👍😊😀

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Unlucky mate Hey completely the right decision But for a little bit of time you stood on the best mountain in England looking at the best view in England Love Gable Thanks for trying and thanks for the sharing those views Dave 👍👍👍👍

[@J-Walks-007]

Oh man!🙈… nightmare, hope you can get some sort of fix on the tent Dave🙏…. Can’t fault your call though, a good move to come down … great hike in the end!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Got the tent repaired when I got back. Good as new 😎👍

[@Thebluedocful]

Going up / coming down Base Brown that way is underrated - fantastic pools for a dip Dave!

[@AndrewBeavers]

classic lakes weather dave one minute sunny next minute pissing down lol..cracking route up sour milk ghyll that ,i thought you may have attempted the climb up base brown via the hanging stone nice little scramble up that..crap with the tent folding like that & getting damaged hope it's easily repaired you must have been gutted having to pack up & head down..tfs mate..Andy.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Andy👍. I did look at the route you mentioned but couldn’t be bothered in the wet and windy weather. Tent got repaired within a few days, it’s good as new now 😎👍

[@blahblah5750]

The main thing is your safe and well.

[@Tony-P489]

I've never been up great gable, that view looked amazing 👍🏔️. Definitely on my to do list. Bummer about your tent but it still looked like a great adventure.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Tony. You should definitely plan a trip to GG 😎👍. ATB Dave

[@jim1380]

Hard luck pal I was gonna buy a pole tent but I might stick to my Helm 1 for now. Good video still

[@musehic1953]

About 40 years ago two friends and myself camped at Seathwaite. One morning we decided to go up Great Gable by the time we got to the top the weather was great. As the sun was shining and we didn’t take too long to get to the top we decided to do Scafell straight after.

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Good call Dave.

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

Nice waterfall

[@clivemorris8252]

Great video as always. Just goes to show how quickly the weather changes on the mountains and the problems it can cause. Correct decision to come down when you did and return safely ready for another adventure. As always stay safe 🙂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Clive 😎👍

[@BorderRambler]

Right call Dave , it was all looking marvellous up there then disaster struck . I know it means nothing but I changed my hiking poles for ones that got the desired height without an extender . Glad you managed to get a repair done swiftly and down safely . atb Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dave. That’s interesting. What poles you got now? They’re supposed to handle such conditions if pitched right. I’m still learning how to get the best out of it but I am enjoying it 😎👍

[@BorderRambler]

@@TheSoloSummiteer I got some Leki journey poles extend to 145cm , I still need to use the extenders when I use the 2 pole setup tho 😂👍

[@DavidWilliams-tk3dy]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Black Diamond Trail Pro are also long enough for the Duomid.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@DavidWilliams-tk3dy cheers David. I’ve recently changed to BD poles 👍

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Wow Dave, shame. But hey that's mountains! Tests your decisions and kit. . . I was going to Seathwaite and up above Corridor route yesterday but weather changed so I did Sharp edge and a misty Blencathra camp. ( film out soon! ).... at least you got some stunning views captured on the way up. Nice one 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers John😎👍. Absolutely right. They test both the equipment and the man. ATB Dave

[@SteRumbelow]

Crappy weather and terrible luck with the tent damage. I was on Great Gable in late 2019 in near-zero-visibility, so didn’t get the amazing view you had. We descended via Great Hell Gate though, which was fun!

[@davemitchell8756]

Great adventure Dave, rewarded by those breathtaking views. This illustrates how prepared you need to be going up there, and experience telling you when to come down. The weather changed so quickly!. My favourite part of the lakes, that 360 on the top of Great Gable was truly inspiring. Time to unpack the winter gear? We are looking forward to your next one 👍👍🇬🇧

[@steveoutdoors6522]

A fantastic video shame about the tent but what views you had

[@RobsAdventures]

Gutted for you mate. Maybe time to pack the lightweight tent away until spring and get the Hilleberg back out. Still a great video and fair play to you for continuing to film after the disaster. I would’ve been fuming and wouldn’t have been able to talk on camera ha ha. Keep up the good work my friend 👍😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Rob👍. I know I was gutted. Still working out how best to get the best out of this tent but I am enjoying it. Those in the know reckon it should easily stand winds up to 50 mile an hour, so it must be me. Take care - Dave

[@RobsAdventures]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Ahh right, I thought it was more of a summer backpackers tent. That said I don’t know much about them. Fingers crossed you get it sorted 🤞🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

All sorted within a few days. Like new again 😎👍

[@Wildcamping101]

Nightmare Dave, glad you got the tent sorted. Right call to get down. I’ve just ordered the two pole connector from MLD. Not sure if it will add strength. I think I will likely use it more in calmer weather and stick to the hillebergs in the poorer conditions. Great video as always though. Look forward to the next one. ATB. Craig

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Craig. They’re supposed to handle such conditions if pitched right. I’m still learning how to get the best out of it but I am enjoying it 😎👍

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Hi Dave its all experience, the more summit camps you do the more likely you have to bail. A shelter fail is end of trip pure and simple. Lucy provides a great service. You got back safe with another war story to tell. Pity about the Ben especially since this year the weather has Been freakishly good nearly all year, its still there waiting for you mind! ATB.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Eddie👍. I do love the tent but am still learning how to get the best out of it. Hopefully I’ll hit the Ben next year 🤞. ATB - Dave

[@nicwp7320]

i don't think i would have left the car 😅.... the route up sour milk gill to Great Gable is my Favourite walk of all time

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Gutted for you, What a shame, At least you got a walk down in the light, with the views. Our last Saturday camp was the same, Setting up in the dark, I don’t think the tent was angled correctly and putting the fly on we bent the pole in three places, And then a dark decent. In my opinion MSR tents are not up to the wind.especially on the Cheviots. A cheap strong Vango is on order for the rough nights. Keep em coming

[@MCMOutdoors]

Gutting Dave, these things happen - good decision in the end. Tent did look mint too. I don't know if you can use treakking poles with this one ? If so, if you put them with the grip 'up' - any sharp bits are safely into the ground, hopefully preventing this. I hope you get it repaired somehow mate. ATB, Chris

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

You’re absolutely right Chris. Was my error as I put the pole upside down 🤦🏻. Fortunately it was repaired within a few days. Love the tent but still perfecting the pitch. Take care - Dave

[@steveproud846]

Nice vid Dave, shame about the tent.

[@AndyWardle]

😖 what a mare. These things happen to test us. Correct to go back like. Would’ve been a miserable camp with that rip. Wetter than an otters 🦦 pocket 😂 I’ve been up base brown that route you took was wet and sketchy as hell. Coming down on our arses too 😂 good hike at least keep the legs turning for the next one. Atb 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy 🙏🏻

[@theheightoflife]

Hi!! Superb video as always 👌🏻 good decision on not heading to Ben Nevis with the weather too 👏🏻 That weather was litterally one extreme to the other lol. Those waterfalls was stunning! 😍😍 Great effort as always in your vids with the filming on the scrambing parts. Oh no!!! That weather turned rapid, cant believe you had your tent damaged, bad luck there 😫 but definitely cant risk being there in the night just incase. Top decision 👍🏻👍🏻 I dont think it was your fault pal just a freak accident and bit of bad luck, but you 100% did the right thing. Great to see you out though!! I wish you a great coming weekend mate. Take care, stay safe and keep enjoying the fantastic outdoors 😊😊 ATB.... Chris ✌🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Chris 😎👍🙏🏻

[@KramF10]

Sorry about your tent, glad you are safe. I'm sure you wouldn't have pitched a tent like that on Nevis, but just in case you aren't aware.. 4 pole geodesic is really advisable for any of the big Scottish hills, regardless of season.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Mike. Yeah, agree about the tent choice for the Highlands 👍

[@vr_gamers8116]

Sorry your tent was damaged, but glad you got down ok Dave, although that's exactly the reason why I now only use a bivouac on summits or at any kind of altitude, nothing beats a bivouac in harsh mountain conditions, I'd never go back to using a tent in the mountains after having a similar but more serious 2am experience. Tents are great for comfort, but a Bivouac is best for survival, some people carry both, I did for a while, then decided a small tarp and bivouac has so much more advantages in the mountains, especially in autumn/winter conditions. Once you get used to a (good quality) bivouac there's no going back to a tent, for me personally, I feel more connected to the mountain and nature, there's also never any real danger of gear failure. ATB.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers VR 👍. I do prefer the comfort of a tent especially on the longer winter nights. I’ve tried a bivi on several occasions but save them for better weather nowadays. ATB Dave

[@Stampistuta]

Gutted Dave but the right choice to leave it for another day. Should have taken one of the Hillies! The 2 worst weather conditions I’ve been out in have both been in that Green Gable/Great Gable area. It can been really brutal up there.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I love this tent but still learning how to get the best out of it. Should be fine up to 50mph winds.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Gutted mate but a good call as that hole would only get bigger not smaller. Still an awesome video! Al

[@Simon_Nonymous]

a very good point - when did you last see a rip or tear mend itself?

[@jamieb741]

That was a real shame, fantastic views 👏 Typing this as I've tested positive 😔

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

On no. Get well soon Jamie 👍

[@frederickridall628]

Breathtaking David. Really awesome views. The sunshine was really showing the mountains in relief. You've still got a Soulo haven't you? I reckon you might have been alright in that.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Frederick. Still got the Soulo but want to learn how to get the best out of the MLD 👍

[@andys1760]

Great video sorry about the tent damage. Could it be repaired? Sensible judgement packing up it could have been a long knight for you. Many thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy. Got the tent repaired when I got back. Good as new 😎👍

[@lucymooch5821]

Dave you certainly look fit enough for this area, wise choice at the time, as you said, it would have been a nightmare at 02.00hrs putting that away and coming down ,might just might have had to wrap it around you and got some shut eye as best you could. Move on and live to fight another day. Important bit of that is LIVE.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@itsmescottp]

Unlucky man. All a learning curve. 👍🏻

[@johnywaffle1365]

Absolutely stunning views. What a shame that happened to your tent. Nightmare

[@thewestonfront]

A sad day! Should have taken the Hilleberg Sir

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Still enjoying learning with the MLD. Certainly appreciate the light weight 😎👍

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Aw man, I'd have been gutted too, ripped a hilleberg on a barbed wire fence evacuating from a flood at 3am, still got PTSD. Still at least it didn't happen at 2 am in pissing rain and wind, better safe than sorry...like that tent too. A

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy👍. Ouch, about your Hille 😩. I love the tent too but still working out how to get the best out of it. I’m not giving up. Got it repaired within a few days. Good as new now 😎👍. ATB Dave

[@lomino6478]

Great Video as always, my favourite part of the lakes. Such a shame you had to bail, but you had no choice. Would an alloy pole have fared better? 🤔

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Alloy pole may have faired better. Unfortunately I had the trekking pole upside down which didn’t help when the tent collapsed. Got the tent repaired when I got back. Good as new now 👍

[@lomino6478]

@@TheSoloSummiteer glad you got it fixed, you seemed very pleased with it. Keep up with the videos, they are fantastic! 👍

[@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping]

Brilliant video mate shame about the tent tho ,at least it wasn’t dark I’d never heard of this spot and I set out to camp it after watching ur vid but I didn’t have time so I will definitely camp there In the future ,how tough is the climb ?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Rob. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍. How tough is the climb? Haha. Well, that depends on you. It actually took me 1hr 45mins to get to GG summit; I might be old but I don’t hang about 😁. It would be a bit easier just to go straight to Styhead and ascend GG from there. HTH Dave

[@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping]

@@TheSoloSummiteer yeah that’s true I think you will be a lot fitter than me I really struggled on ingleborough with my gear tbh slow and steady for me lol

[@littlejobby1]

Thank goodness it happened then! Great video Dave, can it be repaired or will you have to buy a new one?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Les. Got the tent repaired when I got back. Good as new 😎👍

[@DJVOutdoors]

Wow looks awesome Dave, I camped at Sprinkling Tarn a few weeks back and I think Great Gable was in front of me. What waterproof rucksack cover do you use? Thanks. Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks DJV 😎👍. The cover is from Unigear. A great bit of kit 👍. ATB Dave

[@DJVOutdoors]

@@TheSoloSummiteer thanks Dave

[@timgrant2675]

Hi Dave, what Osprey bag model and size do you use?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Tim. It’s an Osprey Atmos 50 litre 👍

[@timgrant2675]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Thank you Dave. I’ve just purchased the Atmos AG65. I haven’t used it yet but it seems like a great bag. I was in two minds whether to go for that one or the Aether AG70. Perhaps one of your other subscribers could comment on the Aether. Anyone? Thanks Dave and all. 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I’ve got the Atmos 65 myself. A great bag indeed. The problem is carrying it up a mountain when it’s full. The more room you have, the more stuff you take 😁 ATB - Dave

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Still enjoyed the video dave. I couldn’t quite follow what happened: the carbon fibre extender split and punctured the silnylon?? Atb gordon

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Gordon. The extension split and the pole came down. I was my fault as I put the pointed end of the pole at the top so when the tent collapsed the pole tip ripped through the nylon. Live and learn 🤦🏻🤷

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

@@TheSoloSummiteer ah ok I see. That’s a real shame as it looked a decent night and good pitch! Interesting for me tho as I join my two poles for the hexpeak. I use the joiner from Bob at bpl. Gordon

[@photooutdoor2574]

Autsch!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@emmakimble2255]

Omg 😱 yr tent as it gone or can t be repaired?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Got the tent repaired when I got back Emma. Good as new now 😎👍

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

awesome vid once again, shame you had to bale, i was surprised you used that tent in the weather in the first place, have you used it in similar weather previously? you need your hille in weather like that

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

They’re supposed to handle such conditions if pitched right. I’m still learning how to get the best out of it but I am enjoying it 😎👍

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

@@TheSoloSummiteer well both me and megs are enjoying watching you, very inspiring, fancy subbing to our channel, we are new to vlogging so its work in progress, we're getting their slowly

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

Do Not Get Wet My Friend USA Northern Ca.

[@Thebluedocful]

Honestly Dave, still a great video. Teachable moments. I love this route you’ve done, nice to see someone else do it. Just wondering, if it was forecast for 40mph winds why didn’t you take the Soulo or Akto? Just trying to get as many camps with the new toy?!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Simon. They’re supposed to handle such conditions if pitched right. I’m still learning how to get the best out of it but I am enjoying it 😎👍

[@Thebluedocful]

@@TheSoloSummiteer this is one of your most redeeming characteristics Dave - your humility. Love it 👏

[@abstractgroove160]

Ouch. What day was that Dave? I was up on Great End on Monday night (11th Oct) and the wind was pretty horrendous. At several points I was a bit worried it’d damage the tent. All fine in the end thankfully but you’re right, conditions can change pretty rapidly up there.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Was back end of September Simon.

[@edwardhughes352]

Didnt you have any duct tape you big jessie. Only joking. I enjoyed the video.

[@Olan...]

Why do you have your leki poles tucked under your rucksack rain cover ? surely the wid and vibrations will end up causing the cover to wear unnessasarily amd poles dont need to be protected from the elements.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I know what you mean Olan. I stored the poles in the side pocket so the cover just stretches over them.

[@j0rit053]

Love the music you put in these videos, you should make a playlist! Also if you haven’t already you should check out Brian Eno’s - “Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror”

[@Fishiness]

Is it terminal Dave or do you reckon you can have it repaired?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks. Tent got repaired within a few days. Good as new now 😎👍

[@Ra-zor]

Grab yourself a length of thick walled aluminium tube instead of those cheap China carbon fibre extension poles. Used to use China made carbon fibre for drones, its brittle compared to a lot of others on the market and used to crack and fail often so we ended up switching suppliers, and for a lot of purposes such as this where only a short length is needed and a few grams are in play, an aluminium alternative is much better for reliability. You made the smart move this time heading down, a big shame about the rip in that lovely tent 😞

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, already changed it to aluminium Jay. Tent is back in action. Got it repaired within a few days 👍

[@myriadofstars]

I just read the comments you made in your "Community" section regarding someone accusing you of "bigging yourself up". Clearly the sky in their world is a very different colour to the one in mine. The reason I like your videos (apart from reminding me of places I have been) is the fact that you do NOT have the faintest hint of vanity or arrogance! Try watching Brandon Foor (FoorYourSuccess) and his campy "this is your favourite hiking professor" and you'll see different ends of the spectrum. Keep up the good work and hope the hand gets better soon

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate your kind words and support. Big thanks 🙏🏻