Wild Camping at the WETTEST LOCATION in the UK in my Hilleberg Soulo

We came up to the Lake District to wild camp at the wettest location in the UK and it didn't disappoint! Personally, I don't mind wild camping in the rain. Wild camping in the Lake District is my favourite place in the UK. We came up here to go backpacking in the Lake District and take on some of the finest climbs to show that you can backpack and wild camp in the mountains.
The weather in the Lake District is well know for changing and we experienced this summiting Great Cable where wind speeds reached up to 70mph!
Our wild camping spot was the wettest place in England, Sprinkling Tarn, known for having the most precipitation of all of England.
After backpacking uk we pitched our Hilleberg Soulo and Naturehike Mongar 2 tents in a well sheltered part of Sprinkling Tarn but we were still effected by the Lake District weather.
Gear We Used:
Hilleberg Soulo Backpacking Tent
Naturehike Mongar 2 Tent amzn.to/3tUAq2m
OEX Fathom EV 400 amzn.to/3fsGusG
Naturehike CWM 400 Down Sleeping Bag amzn.to/3uhzFAA
Mountain Equipment Aerostat Synthetic 7.0 sleeping Mat amzn.to/3tQy7NF
Sea to Summit Etherlight Insulated Sleeping Pad
Trekology Pillow amzn.to/3ev9Jun
Osprey Kestrel 48 amzn.to/3sRvYA3
Jetboil MiniMo: amzn.to/2Pmv0y3
According to Wikipedia Seathwaite is the wettest inhabited place in the United Kingdom and receives around 3,552 millimetres (140 in) of rain per year. The wettest non-inhabited place is Springkling Tarn just one mile away!
Day 1 Hike - / strava
Day 2 Hike - / strava
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Thanks, Andy.
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[@The_Jackdaw]

Another great video Showing people what can be it is like in the mountains. Why you should be prepared for all conditions.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks. The weather in The Lake District is so changeable. We experienced all 4 seasons! Unfortunately backpacking and wild camping in places like the lakes means you have to take loads of gear with you, and therefore weight. However, it does mean you can handle pretty much any situation and also makes the trip more enjoyable too.

[@DemiGod..]

Just bought a Soulo BL as an alternative to using my Akto. The weight doesn't bother me as similar weight to the Nammatj2 I used to have and quite a bit less than my Tarra. Looking forward to seeing how it handles bad weather compared to the Akto which is a super strong with 2x10mm poles. 99% of wild camping videos are from the Lake District, you would think that nobody camps in the Scottish Highlands.

[@jacquithompson9944]

Totally agree, it's nice to see someone having a good hike as well as a wild camp. We'll done Andy 😀

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 🙏

[@leefalcus5650]

Well done lads. Keep up the good work and the budget reviews - really helped in getting me out for the first time last week 😀

[@BackpackingUK]

Great to see you got out 👍

[@ChrisSaidIt]

Fair play to both of you for battling those conditions. Very inspirational, thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@BackpackingUK]

Cheers Chris 👍

[@tash_outdoors]

Another great video!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrWildWales]

That's a rugged landscape there looked hard going. Beautiful spot there by the lake in the mist. Good vid

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks. Definitely recommend the location, it’s just difficult to get too!

[@Morphaplasm]

Love your vids Andy! Always straight forward and made interesting. I want to escape the Isle of Wight and get up to the Lakes or welsh valleys. 🙂

[@edwardhealer8380]

Can’t believe you actually saw a lesser spotted unicorn sheep, such a rare sighting. 😂

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@petejam7]

absolutely cracking video Andy. Looked tough going but ultimately rewarding. Cheers, ATB

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks Peter 👍

[@paulhicklin1318]

Great review 👍

[@Wanderwithvickers]

Greta video, it can't always be sunshine. Reality of the English mountains 😆 glad you had a good camp!

[@BackpackingUK]

Thank you!

[@DS-ej6du]

Andy, love the video; very jealous of the.tent and cheers on the beer.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewmoore1579]

Excellent video Andy... that looked hard work 😧👏🏻

[@BackpackingUK]

It really was! 😩

[@RonSill1986]

Camped here last night and woke up at 1 am in a puddle half s foot deep where my feet were 😂 had to re pitch above me. When I woke up at 6 am the puddle had disappeared. Never known this in my life? What the hell 😳

[@paultoon9453]

Great video Andy and absolutely awesome views and scenery. Glad I found you. Toony , Calgary Canada.👍

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 👍

[@MrKrupp42]

Brilliant video mate thanks, it's wet and windy but we love it!! Best views in the world when you can see them haha! What I wouldnt give for a Hilleberg Soulo... my little Vango Soul 200 will have to do for now

[@BackpackingUK]

Don’t worry too much about the tent, my mate had just as good a time in a tent that cost a fraction of the price. It’s getting out there that counts! 😁

[@MrKrupp42]

@@BackpackingUK Yes , couldn’t agree more , getting out there is all that counts 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thechardy]

I spent the night at Styhead Tarn, perfect wild camp. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackpackingUK]

In a lot of ways Styhead Tarn is a much better place to camp. It's lower and flatter. Lovely place, hope you enjoyed it!

[@walkandcamp]

Great video Andy. Cheers.

[@BackpackingUK]

Cheers 👍

[@andyday4724]

Hi Andy,great video mate, very informative 👍👍

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@paulchearman6261]

awesome adventure, epic views occasionally ... well done

[@BackpackingUK]

If only I’d been able to capture the views 😩

[@jasonmaddison6148]

great camp there mind andy .. hilleberg looked great . stay safe fella

[@BackpackingUK]

Cheers Jason 👍

[@andrewmoore1579]

You mentioned using GPS watches, maybe you could do a video on those and how you use them. How to upload a route and how to navigate using them 👍🏻

[@BackpackingUK]

Great idea 👍 I’ll put one out there shortly!

[@thewiltshirewomble]

Good to see a good hike and the overall adventure with a camp, cooking, and all weather.. Perhaps include some hand gliding next time? 😜 . Nice footage and thanks for sharing buddy. Cheers mark

[@BackpackingUK]

I nearly went flying off Great Gable 🤣

[@grahamambridge2856]

Nice one. Went up from honister 3 weeks ago. Deep snow on great gable. I'll keep watching.... I curved round and did base brown then great gable and the kirk fell... But many of the same ones. Great fun.

[@BackpackingUK]

I saw some of the shots of the Lakes from a few weeks back. We were lucky all the snow had all gone!

[@andrewhowie4217]

Looked a great tough hike and that wind was definitely something else!

[@BackpackingUK]

I’ve certainly never experienced wind like that wearing a full backpack. Really tough for a smaller guy like me!

[@bryanclarke1927]

Can reach first summits eeasier via the tramway path. Not a criticism but maybe a help for those who don't want to go straight up the fellside. Two tops as well. East and West.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@espenkandersen8046]

Great video

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks!

[@Fellmandave1]

That Ravioli sounded fantastic. Getting some!

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s soooo good! Worth noting you can buy the non-finest pasta and sauce for about half the price but it’s a nice treat to have after a hard day’s backpacking.

[@Fellmandave1]

@@BackpackingUK good tip. But while you are on, 70 mph? I have a theory that wild campers and wind are a bit like the one that got away with fishermen!

[@BackpackingUK]

I'm a keen cyclist and I've been out many times in 40-45mph winds. This was a whole different level, I've never been blown over and been unable to stand up before!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Tesco’s Finest!?!?!?!? You’re meant to be a BUDGET channel!!! 🤣 Great video Andy - I’m not sure I’d have pushed on in that weather (but would probably have been solo). Looked like an awesome spot there too 👍

[@BackpackingUK]

😆 If I'm honest, I probably would have turned round on Great Gable if I was alone!

[@getoutandabout1]

Great video. Whats your views on the oex sleeping bag used in the video now that its had a good test ???

[@BackpackingUK]

Check out my other videos for reviews on the OEX sleeping bags. In summary, excellent value for money, super comfy, fairly light & compact, but you need to add 3-5 degrees on the comfort limits of their bags.

[@andyday4724]

Oh just a question,as you know I purchased the mongar 3 man tent,,,did your pal find it ok in that weather??

[@BackpackingUK]

Not too bad considering the weather and it performed better than Mark expected. This was definitely 4 season weather so not really suited to the Mongar but it did ok. Cold drafts were the main issue. Where it really excels is in typical 3 season weather. Still a brilliant tent!

[@andyday4724]

@@BackpackingUK cheers Andy,,

[@grahamambridge2856]

Ps re coffee camping items, check out the GSI java drip..... Another device for you to try as wl as that finum. Still like the Finum as the coffee sits in the water.

[@BackpackingUK]

I know the GSI Java but never seen the Finum before. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@juristimma5366]

which app did you use to get mountains names

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s OS Maps augmented reality. Great is you don’t know your bearings around the Lakes.

[@juristimma5366]

@@BackpackingUK this is exactly what i looking for.... Thanks for info

[@linedwell]

The wettest place in the UK would be my back after climbing that.. 🤣🤪

[@BackpackingUK]

You’re not wrong, especially with a rain jacket on!

[@nathanaylott9581]

Where would you recommend someone for their first wild camping experience?

[@BackpackingUK]

For a first time out I would recommend staying fairly local and somewhere that you’ve been before. Next go a bit further out and then you’re ready to hit the hills! Snowdonia and The Lakes are my most favourite places to wild camp. It’s a bit more relaxed there too. Just remember to pitch up a bit before it starts getting dark and pack up reasonably early in the morning and always take your rubbish away. The worse one is the first one and then you’ll be more relaxed and confident after that.

[@jasonmaddison6148]

@@BackpackingUK well said mate

[@willowwatts]

Hi mate.. Excellent video..Could you recommend some decent hiking pants under 80£..cheers.

[@BackpackingUK]

100% the Mountain Equipment Ibex pants. Honestly, they are superb. I think I paid £70. They are really popular so have a hunt around online and you can probably find a deal.

[@neovo903]

15kg? What's your kit list?

[@BackpackingUK]

I can't remember off the top of my head but the Soulo is about 2.7 inc footprint, bag 1.6kg, sleeping bag 1.2kg and the 15kg includes food & snacks (say 1.5kg) and water too (say 2kg).

[@adib396]

Ah, are you from East Anglia? Your accent sounded familiar to me and thought you might be from that area?

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes, Cambridgeshire. Not Cambridge though as I don’t have a spare million to buy a house worth living in!

[@johnburton8457]

Great video look forward to more . New subscriber, Adnams brewery on my doorstep.

[@BackpackingUK]

That's dangerous, I would be down there each week stocking up!

[@photohausknospe6345]

I have exactly the same shoes like you ;) are you happy with them?

[@BackpackingUK]

Best boots I have ever owned, and I really mean that.

[@edgardner6798]

That’s not Sprinkling Tarn. Sorry but you got the wrong spot. Maybe you showed it towards the end of this video. That was a different tarn. No mention of Esk Hause, the wettest uninhabited place in England, just next to Sprinkling Tarn.

[@BackpackingUK]

Please check your facts first before commenting.

[@edgardner6798]

@@BackpackingUK It’s absolutely possible that I’m completely wrong, but Sprinkling Tarn has never looked like that to me. I’ve camped there several times. Like you, I love wild camping, you’ll get no more negativity from me. All the best