Wild Camp With Ralph in the Lake District in my Hilleberg Anaris

[@wendingourway]

Ralph is amazing! The best hiking companions for sure...not sure what I would do without my Otis! Fantastic! Glad you are feeling better...got to take care and keep well. Looks like you had a great camp, a good supper, and a nice hot drink to boot! Make sure to have yourself a wonderful week! Bruce and Otis

[@QuakerJones268]

He truly is.. I love taking him along, he's great company. Thanks for the comments, it really is appreciated. 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Lovely! Fingers are crossed that next time you can catch a fish and nice to see that you also carry a ferro rod with you as a backup - thought I am the only one 😂👍

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks buddy, I was gutted the trout came off but enjoyed it nonetheless. Thanks for watching and supporting the videos. Much appreciated. A back up ferro is a must 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

@@QuakerJones268 yeah I think everyone who experience a non working lighter before will carry a ferro happily 😉

[@zerotraceadventure]

Great video mate lovely spot . I always carry me ferro rod or a pack of emergency waterproof matches . I am so loving that tent mate looking now for something a bit lighter than my access 3. Great video mate ralf is amazing looking forward to the next one. Stay safe mate

[@QuakerJones268]

I always, always take a ferro rod plus a few matches as a back up. Trouble is I decided not to take my Trangia Kettle this time and that's where I store them. Its the first time for years I haven't taken my kettle. Lessons learned! The Anaris is fast becoming the tent I like best, its not a winter tent but I have used it loads this spring and summer and I absolutely love it. I am sure there will be occasions when I can use it in winter to. I cant recommend it highly enough. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice hike. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful upcoming weekend. Stay Safe and looking forward to seeing you again soon.

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully I will be getting out again soon. Thanks for watching, Best regards, Mark

[@steveoutdoors6522]

Yep fantastic video good luck with the fishing 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks, Steve. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@jimbobh1965]

I once camped at Small water and fished without any luck , mainly because my Springer wouldn't keep out of the tarn, looking forward to getting my Anaris out soon.

[@QuakerJones268]

It's a cracking spot and I intend going up there with the rod again to catch the one that got away :-). Thank for watching, much appreciated.

[@Lara-lj9um]

Always love your videos, so relaxing to watch and follow along... Ralph looks like he enjoyed himself too! Thank goodness you got a lighter for your stove.... !

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks Lara, you're really kind and I'm so happy you enjoy watching them. Thanks my friend 👍

[@frederickridall628]

Hi again Mark, had a play with the Anaris today in a friends garden ( I don't have any grass.) Not a very realistic test maybe: flat ground, sheltered area, no rocks etc but still interesting. I got a feel of how versatile it is. For example, I made believe it was raining, unhooked half the inner and rolled it back; then slackened some guys and raised the front from 125 cm. to 135 cm. In that configuration there is enough head room for me to sit in a Helinox chair under the flysheet looking out at the rain. In effect turning half the interior space into a tarp shelter. Smashing. I love that feeling. I'm sure there's plenty more pitches to figure out yet. Trying a more realistic pitch in woodland tomorrow night all being well. Decided not to order the footprint. Will use my DD Magic Carpet underneath where I sleep instead. Not sure I would have bought this tent without the benefit of watching your video so a massive thank you mate! Got a feeling I'm gonna love it.

[@QuakerJones268]

That's great to hear. When used without the inner it's massive, I love the versatility of it. It's like having 5 rents in one. It's always awkward recommending kit to people as we all like different things so I'm really pleased you like it. I'm sure you will grow to love it as I do mine. I hope you have some brilliant adventures in it. 👍

[@frederickridall628]

@@QuakerJones268 👍🙂

[@ChrisJB]

Nice one Mark. I've often thought about taking my spinning gear on a wildcamp, at one of the Lakeland tarns, or possibly even the coast. Good name for the pooch too.....my dear grandfather was called Ralph 🙂. ATB, Chris

[@QuakerJones268]

The brown trout I nearly caught wasn't a big fish but it was beautifully marked. It was good fun, I like spinning as it keeps you busy and it's better than just sitting watching a float for me. Ralph is excellent company, he keeps me entertained. 😊

[@ChrisJB]

@@QuakerJones268 I prefer spinning too....the mobility of it as well.

[@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping]

Another great video mate it will help tide me over till I can get out on my next camp 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

Cheers, Rob. Hope you don't have to wait too long. 👍

[@SimonOutdoors]

Great video mate, like that tent 👍🏻 hope you’re fully recovered now. Better luck next time with the fish!

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks, Simon. I’m not too concerned about the fish to be fair, I just enjoy the experience. It was, as always, really nice to get out. Thanks very much for watching.

[@tuggersoutdoors2413]

Great video mate. Lovely spot. Just imagine how that place looks under clear blue skies!! I've lost a lighter in the past and ended up having to eat a cold tin of sausage and beans haha!! These days I've always got a back up lighter in the top of my pack

[@QuakerJones268]

I always, always take a ferro rod and a couple of matches just in case........ This was the first time I forgot to pack them. Typical! Thanks for watching, mate. Much appreciated.

[@tuggersoutdoors2413]

@@QuakerJones268 Its easily done isnt it. I forgot my camping mat once and had to go home! haha

[@QuakerJones268]

@@tuggersoutdoors2413 Yeah I remember watching that video. It’s easy done.

[@carolinegillings3776]

Hiya Mark. I've finally subscribed, yey. Great watching this. And will be handy for when I finally get to do my first. Just wish it'd been last night. Glad you get sorted with a light. Ralphy looked like he loved it.

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks Caroline, I really appreciate it. I'm sure you'll get out soon, if you need any location ideas, don't hesitate to get in touch. Really happy you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing. 👍

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Cheers Mark, your omelet looked very tasty as not had my breakfast yet.😋. Well done for geeting out on your own after covid, been a while. Camping in tge hills is extremely popular now as plenty where you were pithched. Kind regards.

[@QuakerJones268]

Cheers m Dave. Yeah the omelet was good, I just mix up a couple of eggs in a bottle and take it with me, makes a nice change from porridge. It was really nice to get out, especially up there. Hope you’ve had a good night, mate. Take care and thanks for watching. 👍

[@danielince8084]

Not sure how this slipped my attention but another great vid mate, a shame the weather didn't improve for ya but at least you managed to get a night out. Thanks for sharing, ATB Dan

[@QuakerJones268]

Cheers, Dan. Really enjoyed this one despite the weather. I really wanted to walk up Harter Fell on the way to Small Water but arrived too late. I'll save it for another trip. Really fancy going back here when there's some snow about. Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@theoutdooradventurex21]

Beautiful place, reminds me of the Wather vally lake here .

[@QuakerJones268]

Yeah it was really nice. I definitely intend to head back there in the winter. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Even though I didn't bring spare clothes last wet trip I always bring spare lightrrer and ferro rod, rather be soaked than hungry and no coffee 🤣 lesson learnt eh? Nice camp there Mark, glad to see you back out and feeling better 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

I normally always take a ferro rod and some matches as spare but I didn't take my kettle this time and that's where I store them. School boy error!

[@1982Noddin]

Ralph is literally the perfect adventure buddy. I really see merit in fishing with little/no chance of catching, just a relaxing process. Watched this from my tent mate tonight, been good viewing. Cracking area, camp and video bud 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks, Dan. I just like the spinning bit. If I catch anything it's a bonus but it's not the be all and end all. Hope you had a great camp👍

[@markbirkett3505]

Loved the video. Have you still got the Anaris?

[@QuakerJones268]

I have indeed. It’s my favourite tent. 👍🏼

[@northeastwildcamper]

Awsome vid matey dog hope you fully recovered Mark I kip in that spot mate 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks buddy, it's a nice little spot is that. Some cracking views. I left it all nice and tidy for when you next go up there 👍

[@northeastwildcamper]

@@QuakerJones268 great thanks it is a lovely place in winter I drop you a message mate we can get up there for meet up in winter awsome mate 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

@@northeastwildcamper sounds like a good plan 👍

[@northeastwildcamper]

@@QuakerJones268 great stuff Mark 👍

[@mikeyevolves]

Great video mate. I've always thought taking my ferro rod with me every trip is over kill. Was gonna drop it for the weight. This video has made me re assess that decision 😂

[@QuakerJones268]

This is the very first time I didn't take mine with me. School boy error. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@frederickridall628]

Hi Mark, good to see you enjoying the Anaris. I haven't christened mine yet. There is a nice area of natural deciduous woodland quite close to were I live. It's not officially open to the public but I have occasionally camped there in the past with no problem so I'm thinking of taking the Anaris in there one night next week to try it out. Do you use a footprint with yours? The ground sheet seems quite thick and robust so I'm wondering if it's really necessary. Don't mention flying ants to me! I was on Lord's Seat, Peak Park, a few days ago. For some reason I didn't see any until I got right onto the summit ridge and then the ground was absolutely thick with them. They drove me up the bloody wall. Really looking forward to using the Anaris come spring and summer next year.

[@QuakerJones268]

Hi Frederick, I'll be honest, I am absolutely loving the Anaris, it's now my favourite tent. I used mine for the first time in woodland and that's when I began to realise I had chosen well. I do have a footprint as it came with the tent but is it really necessary? I don't think it is. Having used it quite a bit, I do feel like I can use it right up to the point of winter before I put it away and drag out my Nallo 2. I will put it away reluctantly, though. My advice would be get out in it as soon as you can. Hopefully, like me you will love it. One thing I would mention is don't overthink the pitch, sometimes it may not look right, other times it looks perfect, it all depends on the ground. Once it's up, it stays up so there is nothing to worry about. Don't chase the perfect pitch, you can get that on your lawn but thats not a fun place to camp :-)

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good evening Mark, love Ralph not so much the ants 😬🐜🐶❤ Nice to see you back out and about, do you mind me asking, any side effects after the CV19/hiking/bag carrying? Sore heart or anything? Such a shame to see the fore scars, just no need 😑 Nice that you got the line wet too 🎣 disaster with the lighter! Nice that your camping neighbour bailed you out 🏕👍❤ Worse places to be stuck in a tent hey 🤗 good that Ralph slept well too, what a good boy! 7 tents, wow! 😬 great account of your time on the hill, catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ❤🏕👍☕

[@QuakerJones268]

Hi Ceri and Kat, many thanks for watching the video. Ralph is an absolute pleasure to take along, he never fails to bring a smile to my face. Long Covid hit me really bad and I suffered a bit of permanent lung damage so I have had to scale back a bit on my trips, no more long hikes or high climbs. I do feel, at last, I am feeling better but I will never be the same as I was. The walk up for this camp was just a couple of km to a height of around 450m, that's about my limit at the moment. I get breathless very quickly as you will have noticed in the video lol. Shame I didn't get the brown trout on the bank but maybe next time. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@darrensandford4353]

Enjoyed that mate, hope you on the mend,

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks mate, much appreciated

[@darrensandford4353]

Hi mark im after a decent tent for me and the grand child. Thought id ask you for your advice thanks.

[@QuakerJones268]

@@darrensandford4353 Hi Darren, With regards to tents, it all depends on a few things, firstly your budget, you can pick up a tent from £50 to £1000. Secondly would it be something you would want to use all year round? Is weight important or do you want ultralight? Nature hike do some nice 2 man tents as do Vango. Neither are really expensive and decent quality. If budget isn’t an issue and you want an all year round tent I would steer you towards the Hilleberg Nallo 2 . Very strong tent lots of space and not too heavy. Would be worth seeing if there are any second hand ones available. 👍

[@ExpeditionDean]

Nice video Mark 👍

[@QuakerJones268]

Thanks, Dean. Much appreciated mate.

[@harrisizaar1269]

Beautiful place are you able to swim in there?

[@QuakerJones268]

Yes, you could swim in there.

[@howardpotts5763]

Nice hat 😃 I love fly fishing , we’re there any trout ?

[@QuakerJones268]

Hi Howard, yes there are definitely trout in there, I pulled one and it came really close to me before it jumped off the hook. It was a Brown Trout, the colours on it were beautiful. Not very big but fiesty nonetheless. As you like the hat 😊👍

[@howardpotts5763]

@@QuakerJones268 wild natural fish great sport . I’ve buggered my knee so no wild camping for a while unfortunately but I’ll look at a small travel light outfit You will have to message me where it is

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Must be good to be out again 👍 I’ve only tried one of those REAL Turmat meals, I found the one I had ( pork and rice) nice but overpriced.

[@QuakerJones268]

They are very expensive for what they are. I've had one before which was ok but thiat Cousco one was rank and I couldn't eat it. I won't be buying them again. 👍

[@harrisizaar1269]

Whats the location of this place?

[@QuakerJones268]

Near Haweswater in the Lake District.

[@robwithdogoutdoors1438]

+1 for the real turmat everyone raves about them tried a chicken curry was hideous 🤮 try mountaintrails much better

[@QuakerJones268]

The one I had was Couscous, it was vile. I've had others before which have been decent but I'll never have that one again.