WEST HIGHLAND WAY I Got Attacked By Midges!

[@pwrestoration]

Gonna catch up with the second half tomorrow. Enjoyed this mate, you looked knackered there like. I live near loch Lomond which is grim for midges. They can sense I'm English

[@alexblue6991]

Always liked glencoe done lots of hill walking when I was younger Always wanted to do the west Highland way but I'm 70yr now I live near Glasgow

[@DazzyOutdoors]

I bet you have many great memories, it’s a beautiful area. I’d love to return to explore the surrounding areas like yourself

[@johngibson1342]

You know what mate, the SNUGPAK poncho really let me down when i did the west highland way. It let water in when i really needed protection and ultimately almost compromised my safety. So note to the wise, steer clear from snugpak products they are rubbish. Loving your videos though Dazzy 👌

[@paulbisland6734]

Hi, still enjoying watching this epic months after it was first uploaded, really shows the strength of character needed to finish this walk during summer midgefest.....could you let me know what the instrumental music is that starts at 26:38 till the video end? All the best.....

[@twopot2009]

Really enjoyed for video mate. Me and the wife walked it 4 years ago. Beautiful experience and we meet some fantastic people. Looking forward to part 2. The midges were a fucking nightmare....

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Well done for completing it too it’s a challenge like.. especially the midges 😆

[@bdc1319]

Way to keep your spirits up skipper! Cheers from Newfoundland, Canada!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks. A bit of swimming always makes me feel great again! 😃

[@johnmecrow7517]

Aye. Loch Lomond is a knee cruncher, the second half especially. Nice one mate 👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Definitely the toughest section of the hike. Goes on forever it feels like!

[@tommyt1811]

Brilliant

[@yorkshirepudlian]

Great Scenery and wild swimming spots Daz! As you said, plenty of highs and lows! Loved that tame little robin hop onto your boots!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks it's such an amazing place! Aye that little bird made my morning after the rough night I had

[@ervinslens]

What a landscapes, what a mind blowing scenery.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

It really was! I'd happily do that hike every year for the views!

[@jonhughes4550]

The Scottish highlands are beautiful. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Amazing scenery! Thanks Jon

[@mikeyx1341]

Thoroughly enjoyed that! I walked the WHW in early July this year. Brought back some great memories!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Cheers Mikey, glad you enjoyed it. Good job on completing it too, its quite the trek like!

[@matthewrix2164]

Awesome video! I’ve been looking forward to it ever since you announced you were going and you haven’t disappointed - can’t wait to see the next instalment. Great to see the Huntsman in action making the walking stick/tarp support 👍👍👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it! Yeah the huntsman was the perfect tool to bring along on that trip

[@Anna-kn5lj]

love this, thanks for sharing! 🌲 wild swimming is the best 😊😊 excited for part 2!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thank you! On such a hot days I don't think I could have hiked Loch Lomond without taking a few dips and cooling off. Such fun! 😃

[@zerosimms]

Stunning! Top quality production there mate!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thank man! Glad you enjoyed it

[@theslowwalkhome7314]

I’ve been sooooooo looking forward to seeing this

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Hope you enjoy! 😁

[@ainsleynolan8627]

Legend bro, away next month 🏕

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Mint! Don’t forget to do some wild swimming haha

[@joshhoppring5051]

Legendary! Well done lad. Looks like a good slog but all the better for it

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Cheers man! We still have the Isle of Skye to do

[@witchfindergeneralsuccubus7302]

Nice vid Dazzy. Looks like you had a great adventure mate

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks mate! Challenging but very rewarding

[@tash8755]

Definitely faced some challenges in part 1! Looking forward to part 2! Keep it up! 👍🏼

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Cheers. Different challenges in Part 2, heavy winds and rain 🌧

[@hikesome]

Great time outdoors Dazzy! Nice adventure vibes in an outstanding scenery. The WHW is definitely on my list mate. Best wishes, Mario

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks Mario! You'll not be disappointed, just don't forget to do some swimming when you're able to get up there. Amazing place

[@kennethwilson8633]

Can’t believe you still won’t use bug repellent…Have fun stay safe.

[@jonnym766]

Alright mate, great vid, me and a friend are doing this next month but when planning accommodation at beinglas campsite in Inverarnan but when I went to book I realised that sadly the campsite have lost their lease and are closed for taking new bookings - can you remember if there were any decent wildcamping spots up at that end of the loch at Inverarnan? cheers

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thank you mate! That's sad to hear about beinglas campsite its a great stop off point. I did notice a few campers just outside of the campsite, right besides river falloch. That could be a potential spot. Good luck with your trip!

[@garysmith7286]

Really enjoyed this video. Shame about the stratosphere, give the dutch army hooped bivi a try, you can find them on the army surplus sites. As for the midges, even with insect repellent and pre treatment..... they are still there lol. Maybe walking in a different season.? Looking forward to your next instalment. 😀

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Cheers Gary ill check out the dutch army Bivi. I like the idea of this kind of setup so I will try again. Yeah summer in Scotland is crazy! Hopefully ill have the next part up on Sunday

[@mike_outdoors4918]

Brings back some great memories from last year, not the midges though 😂thanks for sharing 👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

😆 yeah them midges were horrible! Thank you for watching!

[@adrianevans4710]

Brilliant daz💪

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks Adrian! 😃

[@theslowwalkhome7314]

Sod that I couldn’t cope with the midges

[@DazzyOutdoors]

They were brutal! I can't decide what's worse... Ticks or midges

[@holmenadventurecamp]

Hey buddy, you rock!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thank you man! 😃

[@Mark--Todd]

Great video! Controversial comment alert lol..... I have yet to own any Snugpak piece of equipment that hasn't let me down. I have the same Stratosphere and had the same issues you have. It now lives in my loft somewhere, never to be used again.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Haha that's fair enough mate, if I had multiple items from them fail I would feel the same. I have to admit I still like snugpak. You'll just not be seeing me in the Stratosphere again 😂

[@Followthepath89]

Haha welcome to Scotland bro midgies are next lvl I fly fish when the wind dies it’s Vaseline behind the ears … skin so soft lotion smoking and a lot of swearing 😂😂👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

They really are! Ill be copying your coping methods next time haa. I edited out a lot of me swearing at midges 😂

[@alanrobinson2229]

It's the journey,not the destination.🤘 A journey thru midge hell.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

😂 It really was!!

[@noreenpatton1865]

Oh don't come to Scotland without a wee tent inner mesh and outer.. Its the only way to get a break from the midgies.. Also head net and fingerless gloves.. Once you cook get in your tent to enjoy your food.. Unless there is a breeze the midgies will not let up.. Our midgies up here are relentless do not underestimate them they will drive ye nuts.... Great video you done well 😀

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

Hi mate Live the video and the channel! Just subscribed.. Can I ask what's the best map to use for this route could you recommend?? Cheers 👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Hey man, thank you and welcome to the channel. To be honest I didn’t use a map, it’s so well sign posted it would be really hard to go off route

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Firstly, how the heck did I become UNSUBSCRIBED, I'm almost certain that I didn't do that. Secondly, what a great story, video, edit and adventure. I know just how much work went into filming and editing this video and you got it spot on, I even liked the music. This is why I get a little miffed with God, he gives us Wild Camping spots, beautiful scenery and then levels it all out with effin MIDGES. 🤷‍ Subbing for the second time.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Welcome back! KZbin trying to hold the channel back or something? 😆 Thank you so much mate, makes it all worth while when I see comments like this. Midges are satans spawn! 😂

[@dermotmckee1418]

Hi. Was wondering what boots your wearing? 👌👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Scarpa Terra II GTX. Little on the heavy side but other than that they’re spot on

[@zulvalor7266]

Wounded about the bivi was thinking about getting one

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Me too! I had such high hopes. I may look at getting a different hooped bivvy

[@zulvalor7266]

@@DazzyOutdoors yea not the cheapest bit of kit either. Brilliant video anyway 👏 well done looking forward to the next chapter 👍

[@explorewithlloydi]

that looks like an adventure with a full set of things thrown at you. midges are the worst. great video though

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Thanks man, much appreciated. Haha yeah quite a mad one but loved every second of it really

[@andymcphie3008]

Apologies for the midges buddy. Scottish people are more immune to them. if you go to the east coast they aren't as much trouble.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

They’re brutal 😆 Overall it was worth the trouble, beautiful place! I’ll love to explore the east coast, thanks for the heads up

[@ianwoodzy638]

A quick question on ticks, I have hiked several multi overnight camps, and stealth camps over some long distances, and just wear shorts, but never had a tick as of yet, how many ticks have you had? as this worries my for contracting Lyme disease, cheers, great video

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Sounds like you’ve got lucky haha they seem to love me! Although I don’t use bug spray… something I might start doing. I’ve had quite a few ticks but I’m constantly checking so I manage to get them out early.

[@scotbotvideos]

Why no Smidge?

[@DazzyOutdoors]

I don’t know 😂 I’ll be taking it next time!

[@rob45x]

I think For a bivvy to stay waterproof it should be pegged down and be taught. Might be wrong 😕

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Yeah I think you're probably right, or at least it would have helped. I've had too many bad experiences with it now though so I've decided to return it

[@rob45x]

@@DazzyOutdoors cool bro. Let us know what your next bivvy will be. Cheers

[@moorshound3243]

Ha 1st GET IN....

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Haha class. Ey appreciate the coffee you sent over! Hanging on to it so I can test it out on my next camp 👍

[@moorshound3243]

@@DazzyOutdoors your welcome dude.