WET BIVVY CAMP ULTRALIGHT BIKE PACKING PHDesigns Lightest Sleeping Bag in the WORLD Backpacking PHD

ULTRALIGHT BIKEPACKING
THE LIGHEST SLEEPING BAG IN THE WORLD
PHDesigns - Delta-Race 100 K
Testing out PHDesign’s lightest sleeping bag in the world weighing in at a massive 200g! It is designed specifically for ultralight multi-day endurance events and weight conscious backpackers and bike packers. Perfect for me! This bag utilises the best design and materials possible to maximise heat gain and minimise weight including 100% 1000 fill power European goose down. This down is the most expensive simply because of it’s rarity and it is the highest quality down available as it has the greatest loft. The bag has a typical operating temperature of 10 degrees Celsius which will accomodate for several months of the year and it packs down ridiculously small. Roll on some endurance events and adventures!
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PHDesigns - Wafer Ultima K Down Jacket
Weighing in at just 185g (without hood) this jacket maximises warmth to weight ratio and will keep you warm down to freezing. Ideal to put on when you arrive at camp with a depleted body after a hard day moving. It uses the same 1000 fill power down as their sleeping bags and like all of PHDesigns gear it is made in the UK. Mine is a standard sized medium and fits me perfectly and I’m 6ft with a slim (ish) athletic build but like many of their garments you can order custom sizes to suit your body shape and size. No other compant seems to do that! It looks good, it feels good and due to it’s weight and pack size worth carrying even just for emergency situations. I’ll be wearing this a lot in all parts of my life!
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As always all love and positivity to you all and get outside and do what you can in life whilst your body is able.
Al
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[@maggiebush9846]

Great stuff Al. It brought back happy memories when Dad and I took you there many moons ago. I remember being mesmerised by the luminous moss in one of the little caves when you kept the day light out. Fabulous 🪿🪿🪿🥰

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I always remember it well and the moss this time I actually didn’t notice although it was there a couple years back. Thanks mum for being my mum🥰

[@andrewstennett3186]

This is lovely to read Mrs Bush.. You have done a great job with Alan & let me tell you he inspires a lot of people on here to get out there and enjoy the wonderful outdoors.

[@hobbithikingnz8321]

Dear Mrs Bush, we love Al to bits, he's a huge inspiration when I'm lugging myself up a hill here in New Zealand. You can be very proud indeed 😊

[@lucyjordan8589]

You can indeed be very proud of your son. His videos inspire me every time I watch them and have led to me climbing mountains, gravel biking, mountain biking and most recently, swimming in a lake. Not particularly remarkable for many but for me, an overweight 55 year old woman, it feels pretty awesome! Thanks Al!🥾🥾

[@benny_mc]

Now then flowers 😜👍

[@IntenseAngler]

Outstanding video my friend! That looked like one absolutely amazing trip. And there's nothing like sleeping out under the open sky... tough to beat. Awesome bit of kit you have there too 👍 Cheers.....

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate. Yes the sleeping bag for summer is awesome and greatly reduces pack size and weight. Great to be on the bike👌

[@IntenseAngler]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE You're very welcome buddy. That sleeping bag definitely looks awesome! In fact, I just had to check out their site after watching this... amazing stuff they have going on there! So glad that you got this time on your bike too brother 👍

[@julieplumb3427]

Well that was fun! Going to get a cup of coffee and enjoy it again. 😃

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheCampingBeard]

Definitely get a gravel bike! I bought my first one 4 years ago and wouldn't have any other type of bike now. Does everything I need and now I have a really nice one with 2 wheel sets...one for purely road and one for everything. Perfect 👍👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I think it would definitely be an asset to open up more adventures 😉😬

[@TheCampingBeard]

​@@BUSHMANandBLUEMy less expensive Gravel bike is the Calibre lost lad and it's amazing value. I think on sale for £500 at go outdoors at the moment. I converted mine into a 1x for £30 and put some 2.1 XC mountain tyres on it and it's so fun and will do anything but still with the nice comfortable gravel bike position and a lot faster than a MTB. Absolutely perfect for adventure mode as also comes with all the mounts, including fork mounts which is unheard of at this price point 👍👍

[@josephbaker6804]

Thankyou, high quality content as always. Great drone footage and music choices too.

[@juliecoppin4165]

Another brilliant video Al.

[@RobertStringer-bv1yw]

Honestly pal, i dont know how u don't have your own tv programme. You are amazing at what you do. As always a great video and an absolute pleasure to watch ❤

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 they’d only try control me and change me when I’m quite happy pottering about 😬

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Once again another great video 😊

[@phillipwilliams5246]

Brilliant Al.Keep it going.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@cowboy6591]

Somewhere between Lord Of The Rings and Ever Quest there's THIS !!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

You could make a great film there!

[@philpoole5670]

Lovely scenery a must on the to visit list 👍

[@Christine-il8nm]

You always find these wierd and wonderful places its awesome ...

[@HillHyker]

Brilliant video. And very interesting, informative too.👍

[@simongreenwood4914]

Great video as always and thanks for introducing me to PHD looks like great kit roll on those winter camps

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

The PHD website is great as it’s easy to find exactly what you need as everything is ranked in weight and the operating temperature. Also everything is made to order so you can tweak the design to suit you 👌

[@mikestephens5622]

The Dales look gorgeous and the equipment ticks the boxes.

[@cathoutdoors523]

Great video as always. Nice to see Druids Temple again. 👍😊

[@manishpathak6116]

Super video ❤❤

[@libbybertrand9320]

Great video!😊❤️

[@si_h44]

not long till 50k al!!!!!! im looking forward to winter coming as camping channels are just brilliant seeing all the storms, my fav was the one you were on the summit for 2 days in the snow storm, thats my favourite video of yours, a true epic adventure

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That was an amazing adventure! I loved it too👊

[@cathycooper5606]

Thank you 😊

[@Happyk166]

Thanks for sharing the nice trip in bivi😃i should try it one day👍🏻

[@lizkent2624]

Another enjoyable video, I really liked the look of the jacket. Hats off for bivvying out in the rain!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Liz. I’m wearing it now sat at home 😂

[@stuarthatton1973]

awesome trip mate , nice to see something different 👍

[@4r1ga70u-irl]

Very nice drone shots also perfect music.. looks like a Movie. The place is for sure worth a visit. Thanks

[@xix94]

Amazing video like bike packing

[@user-fx9sf3wf6k]

As usual 10out of 10 excellent viewing. Take Care Cheers. B. K

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Brian👊

[@bobcohen1075]

Very nice EM ride

[@michellecurwen6011]

This was amazing, loved the Temple and the drone footage, glad you decided to sleep under the stars (clouds) lol, great video as always, many thanks for keeping us entertained 👍👌

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I think the easy option is usually the least rewarding 😉👌

[@jankarel6454]

I especially love the videos like this that show some special place, such as the tower and now the folly. Good thought to be outside, where the air is better. So glad the rain came during the night, and not during the ride home. It's a lot easier to sleep in that bivvy bag than to ride the bike in it.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 yes I agree although I’m happy to suffer on the way back. So glad I camped out though as it filled up my happiness 😬

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Have an awesome time.

[@rosesevers5181]

Brilliant apart from missing the hairy one 😁💕

[@juneperkins8802]

I have some wonderful family memories of the Druids Temple, had a lot of fun with the younger kids there. 😛

[@user-gc7ue1nl1g]

Came across this channel after searching for kayaking videos as I'd like to get into it, and now hooked on watching all the videos! They should make this chap an ambassador for mens mental health. These videos are so relaxing and inspirational.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate and welcome. I’m glad you appreciate the adventures although I do love kayaking 👌.

[@azclaimjumper]

I enjoyed your bike adventure as much as an overnighter. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

[@stonechat8123]

Really enjoyed this Vlog, wild camping on a bike! looking forward to more biking Vlogs, something else I'd love to get into! Noticed that you are nearly at 50K , very well deserved, I am always very appreciative of the time and effort youtubers put into their vlogs-many many thanks😀

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate and I appreciate every subscriber and every comment. Definitely some more biking videos to come😉

[@alanguthrie8415]

Fantastic AL 🏕️🤗

[@MrBrianc1975]

Great review of the kit. That sleeping bag is insane! I wonder why more companies don't omit the zip and go for the shuffle in way. Makes sense. Yes a gravel bike would give you a good combo of road and off road ability. Hopefully a bike company is watching this! Great video again, all those camera angles shows how much work goes into these videos. Thanks.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I definitely could do with a gravel bike 👌. I agree it’s a good design. It’s not often I unzip my sleeping bags. Once I’m in that’s it for the night👍.

[@CockneyKez]

Beautiful location Al. Awesome cycle route and yes definitely, a gravel bike is the way to go! I am a MTB rider, but for that kind of ride, a gravel bike would be perfect. I love the diversity of your channel ❤️ missed Blue dog 🐕 💙 though 💙

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Keren. I love MTBing but it’s a bit restrictive with distance so yes a gravel bike might be perfect👌

[@insoleandlaces]

Like how you mix it up Al. PHD make some quality kit. Can't believe no tea or broccoli, think a little alcohol stove should be purchased. Cheers for all the hardwork in getting this video's out.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I don’t want to be one trick pony as you’d get bored and so would I 👍. The PHD kit is top notch without any doubt👌

[@Phil-earnshaw]

well done another excellent vid,somethng different 🚴

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate. I need to do more bikepacking as I’ve spent my life on bikes👍👍👍

[@Phil-earnshaw]

@BUSHMANandBLUE also the tour of druids temple was amazing, I have to be honest there are so many places in this great country of ours that I have never visited and druids temple is one of them

[@tamirew9247]

Hey Renaissance Man, lovely music that you chose for the drone Druid footage💕Reminded me of the first and only season of OutLander that I’ve watched.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes it seemed to go well with the location. I always enjoy editing those bits😊

[@instinctivechannel6668]

Hi Allen been while you Know King Charles should knight you.... you make the UK look Good hah my best to blue wow you in those ruins I could spend all day in this place reading rocks wow excellent

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 a knighthood for enjoying life😉👌

[@instinctivechannel6668]

sure why not you show great parts of country to us always jaw dropper Sir knight of the wild@@BUSHMANandBLUE

[@instinctivechannel6668]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE yup enjoy live love it

[@andrewstennett3186]

Brilliant this Al lad and a mixed bag again which is good. Drone footage is perfect and gutsy. You pedalled like hell if it wasnt speeded up. 😂. Great bike and amazing sleeping bag.. keep up thw good work fella and what a lovley comment off your mum knowing that they have done a great job making memories that you are off out repeating. Keep up the good work Al. Atb Andy

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Andy much appreciated. I was lucky as a kid as I was taken many places to enjoy the outdoors and yes here I am enjoying it still😬😬😬

[@andye222]

I can vouch for the down jacket. I’ve got hiking socks that weigh more. Phenomenal jacket. Another belting video Al

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂you just have big feet😂. It is incredibly light as you know👌

[@torsanvuori]

Hi! IMHO, it's always better for our souls to choose the harder way, as you did in this video by going sleep outside. Respect!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Definitely mate. Life is too easy now and depression is slowly consuming

[@PolarRed]

Damn I miss North Yorkshire! Especially Curd tart!

[@paulhulley5969]

Another great video mate, love the super lightweight gear, great for multi day hikes, I suppose you get what you pay for. Take care now 🥾⛺️⛰🍻

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s definitely lightweight and needed for my skinny legs to carry😂

[@eastyorkshiremamil]

Nice one Al, good to see you doing a bit of bike packing 👍. I was away a couple of weeks ago bike packing round the Scottish Highlands for 7 days on my mtb in the blistering heat! Covered 410 miles and it was absolutely stunning! Would be good to see you doing a bit more of this 👍. #no1youtuber

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Good effort mate and I’m sure you got to experience some amazing moments 👊

[@iddn]

I have PHD's Zeta Overbag and my god does the zip catch on the material a lot.

[@sophiebell8568]

That was amazing as usual! I swear the camera work gets better every video and I love to hear about all the extra, Interesting things alongside the gear and adventure like this folly! Can I just say how much I appreciate your choices in music too, always relaxing and calm to watch 😊👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Sophie I always try my best even though I’m just filming what’s there. 😊

[@spottynstripy1481]

I’ve had 4 pieces of the PHD gear over the years and can confirm that it is beautifully made and the warmth is every bit as good as the spec’ would have you believe. However, I’ve long since moved to quilts! ‘Stitch through’ on the bottom makes perfect sense, but because it’s a sleeping bag- the moment you roll onto your side, the bottom is now no longer the bottom! Roll onto your front, in a restrictive no-zip bag, the bottom now becomes the top. Twist and turn throughout the night and the top becomes the side becomes the bottom becomes cold!! A quilt simply stays still. The insulation stays on top regardless of how many times you turn over.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That’s interesting. I’m a side sleeper and I actually rotate within the bag so the top is always up. As I’m sure you know PHD make several bag sizes so a wider bag so movement within might be easier. Quilts seem pretty good too especially if you have a decent mat. Top notch gear though👌

[@charliebear2777]

Under a kilo for a full sleep system. That's mad mate 👌

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It is pretty incredible and if you were guaranteed dry weather you could half it and ditch the Bivvy.👌

[@andrewjohnalbrighton6140]

Where's the good looking lad ? 😂😂😂 . Cracking video Mate.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Sorry mate he was busy on a modelling contract😂

[@andrewjohnalbrighton6140]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 🤣🤣🤣

[@jacksyoungest5194]

Hey Al, I took your advice and bought myself a GSI Outdoors Soloist and Minimalist set with a pocket rocket 2. Excellent pieces of kit. I've scoured the Tinterweb and cant see anything that comes close to an all in one set like this one. Thanks for the tip. Keep up the great work. Now then Flowers

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I agree as a set it work’s brilliantly and all packs together. Pocket rocket will fit well too👌

[@rick21090]

Getting more professionally done! Nice job. In the US they would have sprayed graffiti all over the "Druid Temple".

[@matthewcollis6259]

You always need another bike Al - although I have managed to get myself down to just 4 at the moment 😂

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 N+1 is the bike owner’s formula 😂

[@danieladams2986]

Hi, really cool video thanks. What PhD down jacket are you wearing please?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s the Wafer Uktima K Jacket. There is a link in the description. I pretty much live in it 👌

[@xix94]

I use a British army softie jacket when out camping

[@davidloftus2654]

Careful you don't get caught Al, anyone found wild camping now is going to be charged with sleeping within tent . . . . I'll get me coat 😃

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

They should be relaxing the laws and providing areas for people to use

[@johnpatterson5744]

Cracking bike and gear.quite enjoy the accents but love the freewheeling decent descents.if you where to get a good gravel bike would you consider one of those two wheel covered buggies for blue.thinking of getting one for my big muckle black Labrador Yelo 🐕‍🦺 WOOF! 😂.👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I could get some sort of trailer but he’d be bored and want to run. I definitely like getting out camping on the bike though👍

[@xix94]

I use oex ultralight camping cot

[@MancunianWanderer]

That meal looks grimmer than the hut 🤣

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 it did the job

[@thewhofan8020]

Druids looks such a magical place. Looks way older than it is. It was really nice of the fisherman to allow you to use the hut. I bet the ride from the reservoir down to Lofthouse was great. Where was the lake at the end? It looked very peaceful.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes it’s always a great decent although faster when it’s dry😬. DM for the end lake and I’ll share it with a fellow local😉

[@thewhofan8020]

​@@BUSHMANandBLUEI don't think I have a way to DM but it doesn't matter I was just curious. I will share this vid with a discord group that might be interested as there are a few touring cyclists. 👍

[@claredavies2100]

Great vlog. Could you use that sleeping bag between oct - march do you think when its cold?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s for 10 degree use so maybe the odd night.

[@claredavies2100]

Ok,thank you😊

[@robertalp3878]

Great video and crazy light gear! Where did you get the blow-up pillow?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’ve two and had them years. Most outdoor shops will sell them👍👍👍

[@robertalp3878]

@@BUSHMANandBLUEthanks, can’t quite hear the brand name tho. Cheers

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

@@robertalp3878 it’s the Sea to Summit - Aeros pillow

[@robertalp3878]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE found it, thanks

[@richardburton5485]

You need a bike trailer for blue

[@simon7719]

That sleeping bag does probably win in wamth-to-weight ratio but a comparable one that is quite a bit cheaper (about 1/3?) is the Cumulus Magic 100 at €199/215g/Tlimit 10 degrees. Those last 15g are expensive! Though for completeness the Magic is sewn-through on both sides so it may be less warm even though the ratings are the same, possibly.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes PHD use a ‘typical operating temperature’ which isn’t comparable to others and it is more like a comfort rating. I guarantee it will be warmer although it comes down to money or winning over coming second. 👍👍👍

[@robinmacandrew103]

Isn’t a down bag with bivy (condensation) a bit risky?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It really depends on the conditions. When below freezing the moisture just freezes on the inside of the Bivvy. When damp like this sometimes the moisture can be an issue if you were doing multi nights.

[@nolavout3025]

Gotta go to that place never even knew it existed but whats the name of the reservoir?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Leighton. I wish it had footpaths around it

[@jamieb741]

How many miles did you do Allan ?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Only just over 30

[@Robxxx212]

Hi Al, have you any idea how much that PHDesigns gear cost? Were you given all yours? I take it that you are not allowed to say how much it is on your videos!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I’m working with them and testing some kit. There are links in the description to the gear. Brace yourself as it’s top end expedition gear👍

[@leekhai488]

Your bivy sack looks like a Tyvek material..right?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

No that’s building paper. It’s the ‘event’ fabric

[@VorpalGun]

Given how often there is unpredictable rain (at least here in Sweden), a bivy bag with no tarp seems really problematic. Also 10 C sleeping bag wouldn't really work, my summer sleeping bag goes to 0 C comfort rating, it often dips below 10 C during night where I live.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 yes it’s definitely a bag for slightly warmer climates and here in the UK most of summer. For multi day endurance events it’s ideal👌

[@lesleyhumphreysjones5957]

Ymm no

[@lesleyhumphreysjones5957]

Sorry I wasn't being rude in my reply. I was brought up near Snowdonia and walking anywhere was up and down steep hills, I have a dislike of walking long distances ever since but I love you video's and I'm quite happy/lazy watching other people do the hard work.😄

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That’s fine😂. My kids hate it too as I’ve dragged them up loads of hills when they were younger.

[@superktmduke]

No good for me that bivvy......up every 5 minutes for a p*ss! Nice vid though, thanks.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 I never have to get up I’m lucky

[@superktmduke]

​@@BUSHMANandBLUEwait until you're 60!