Winter tent camping in The Yorkshire Dales

[@Spyyyder1]

You might just be the KZbinr I'm most jealous of . Living the dream man , thanks for the videos !

[@michaelsMW2movies]

So glad I subscribed to you Paul! I have had a very stressful day, but sitting down and watching this video has brought a sense of peace back into my life. Wish you all the best in this journey, and like I have said before I am envious of your courage to quit your job and follow this dream :)

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Love the fact that your woolly hat matches your Garmin in-reach. x

[@matty741]

I'm in the Army and we had hilleberg 4 and 8 man's in Estonia as part of a cold weather operators course with the royal marines. It got down to about -28C so freezing our balls off. The biggest problem is the lack of ventilation because they need to keep the heat it in. It's a trade off and I'd rather the warm with frozen walls to wake up to than the vents. Especially in those conditions. Corse as ace too the RM lads really know their stuff.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Another good night out Paul despite the lack of views. Soto Wind Master is a cracking bit of kit, nice one Nick. I've got myself the Exped Downmat Lite, looking forward to trying it out.

[@AndrewCoakley]

This was so much fun to watch. Love your interactions :) Thanks Jo and Paul!

[@moe_1886]

Great spot Paul. Lovely sunset as well. Even though you didn't get a good sunrise, the fog and surrounding scenery was still beautiful.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Yea when that wind’s gusting even earplugs struggle to block it out …. A thing I’ve noticed about English folk (and this goes for my family too) is that you all drink caffeinated drinks (tea or coffee ) just before going to bed. That can’t help a relaxed nights sleep 😴 can it!?!! Might wanna try a decaffeinated drink with a hint tipple of ‘camp juice’ just to take the edge off 🥱🥱😴….. great video as always Paul … thank you for sharing your adventure 👍👍

[@ScotlandsGold]

@@seankirk333 I'm feeling it's pink and sparkly

[@PhilHaddon]

Not me. Decaffeinated all day every day👍

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

@@seankirk333 …. Russian Campjuice = vodka , Mexican Campjuice = Tequila , Scottish Campjuice = Whiskey etc …. it’s a phrase coined by my friends at Kuehl Kuest. It comes in useful when you backpack to a campsite in the US that doesn’t allow alcohol (and there’s a lot of them for sure)…. a little nip of camp juice before bed and i usually sleep pretty decent 👍👍😄

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

@@ScotlandsGold ..😂😄

[@stephenjon3502]

Pukka night time lavender tea with honey ( & a drop of overproof rum ) spot on for sending you to sleep.

[@lagmanshep]

Another brilliant video Paul, with some amazing evening time shots during the golden hour, thanks for sharing your trips, it really does make a difference

[@JDB269]

Great video Paul, it’d be great if you could do a comparison video between the Soulo and Scarp 1. I’ve got the soulo but thinking about getting rid for the Scarp, just concerned about the pack size.

[@anangrysalad8256]

BD - I'm in the market for a new tent and was looking at soulo vs scarp1, my current tent is a bit more bulky than I'd like. Does the scarp1 pack bigger hence your question?

[@JDB269]

@@anangrysalad8256 it has the short poles at each end, so in theory can only be ‘squashed’ down to a certain point depending on the poles. In Paul’s first video in the scarp he briefly mentions it at the end, where as the soulo is heavier and smaller but when packed the shape can be manipulated

[@grantgrow]

Congratulations Nick! Good hiking with your son. I hope he enjoys it, and gets to appreciate an outing

[@dpax100]

Am sure you were glad to be in your Hilli with that chill and wind. Congratulations to the winner of the Soto stove, well chosen Paul.

[@73brio]

Thanx Paul for showing me this beautiful Yorkshire countryside, so far I had no idea of that. Enjoy it! Greetings from Germany - I love your videos!

[@leephillips809]

Another awesome video! Congratulations to Nick hope your son has a brill experience.

[@edwardaustin1]

Cracking Video Paul - Loved watching this! Can't wait to get out in the tent again!

[@PaulMessner]

Thank Edward. It was a stunning evening. Stark contrast to the following morning though. I’m like that all the time. Itching to get the tent out ⛺️

[@kennywoods8713]

Had my x-therm for 4 years now on DofE and motorbike adventures , cringed at the price but wanted the comfort in Scotland. Never looked back. Thanks for another great vid. All the best From North Yorkshire.

[@williamosborne6258]

I was the same when I bought my xtherm I was thinking am I really paying this much for a airbed first night I used it was on snow it just works brilliant

[@0Rjoseph]

Great Whenside is a fantastic mountain in the Dales. Always stunning views from up there. Great video as per.

[@howardpotts5763]

Amazing sky it was like that driving back from Northumberland Thursday night ! Bright orange 🍊

[@malcbarrass7090]

I'm up in the abandoned quary neer Hope Cross Edale on Friday hope it's as cold as you have it there. Rather be in my hammock but with under quilts and everything else required it's to much weight...

[@nightowl3829]

How beautiful is Yorkshire. Utterly stunning. Thank you for sharing paul.

[@Darthshearer]

I've stayed at Hag Dyke on many occasion. Great video. Love the area.

[@rokerman]

Fair play getting up there...it's a proper lung buster. I've been up there in 5 foot of snow at the trig.

[@LionessHiker]

Great video as always! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@N3wt199]

love that buffalo top!! great vid

[@phillipmachin6458]

Them colours hat and coach matching the sky 👍

[@GreenCrayon961]

We are Blessnered with a Messner on this day.

[@nickforsythandkids]

I thought I had won for a second haha. Congratulations to the deserved winner. Hope your son gets some great use out of it.

[@MicaelKling]

Living the dream ... so nice!!

[@lincspreparednessandoutdoo2648]

Lol, couldn't resist the buffalo overkill for those conditions, but a great piece of kit, love mine. Great choice on the x therm, its so darn warm you just canot beat it.

[@howardhayes4502]

Are you going to watch "The Great Escape" again?... It's one of my all time favorites too!

[@chriscabbage1019]

Great video Paul, love it. And well Done to Nick and his son for the win 🏆 👏 👍

[@SimonOutdoors]

Another classic mate, what a difference a day can make in terms of the weather the next morning. The sleeping pad looks awesome 👍🏻

[@stephenjon3502]

I looked at the Soulo but opted for the Unna instead with a footprint. No vestible but huge inside and i unclip the inner and roll it back which cuts down on the condensation. You can also roll the front and back of the tent up to aid airflow. Will be getting the anaris for spring / summer when they eventually come back in stock. 👍

[@101straker]

First off mate can I just say how well you are looking and also dare I say it, looking trimmer. Secondly I camped last weekend in the Hilleberg Soulo in cold conditions with vents open and I was amazed at how quick and how much condensation there was. Always heard about them being notorious but that was my first encounter.

[@jimbobbob9063]

Tastey. Some of those derided food is really tasty. Lyo food for me. Thanks for another great video Paul. Loving it

[@snoop2477]

Have the Soulo. No issues with condensation. Have a vizsla with me also. I don't cook inside like you do though. Value the warmer tent set up

[@maxt7525]

You have the most soothing voice mate. Thank you for all your hard work on producing these great videos 🙌🇦🇺👍❤️👏✅

[@craigbackhouse745]

Your videos are great Paul. Only really came across them a couple of weeks ago but I've been addicted to watching them since 😂 I absolutely love camping but have never done any solo camps which I'd love to try so these videos have given me a lot to think about. Keep them coming, love it. Keep living the dream and enjoy 👌

[@allanmason7544]

great vid paul keep em comeing

[@paule8174]

Great spot cracking sunset another awesome video helps me unwind watching your vids! Many thanks look forward to the next one!! I take it Jo isn’t up for it then??? Lol

[@Denchy182]

Your the man Paul! So relaxing to watch these vids with a doob 👌🏽

[@elwick_photo]

I'm with you Paul, its easier to warm up when your cold by putting layers on, thinker ground covering/insulation, thicker sleeping back, wear your coat even! its a lot harder when your naked in a thin sleeping bag and are still too hot.

[@miketurner2945]

I see you finally got a special 6 shirt. Grats my friend.

[@gilljo1]

Cracking video. That looks such a nice place, I expected to see the woolpack in the beginning. Thanks for the video and stay safe.

[@deanhopkins340]

Top video mate . Keep it up 👍

[@summitupmark5615]

Great Whernside is a fabulous mountain. Hope Jo was staying somewhere nice in the village. I highly recommend the fabulous youth hostel!

[@AlexCimmaronBS]

Love your videos, Paul. Your videos of these upland areas of England showcase the beautiful landscape you are so lucky to be in. Makes me want to visit the UK just so I can wild camp in these areas. You should come visit Australia some day and bring your camping gear with you!

[@RobertJohnKerrUK]

Nice one Paul…. These winter wild camping videos are getting me through the winter…. I am excited to get back out myself… But i am sticking to my promise to be a three season wild camper…. Brilliant video showing the top notch gear needed to enjoy camping in the winter months 👍👍👍

[@johnfiler6448]

Really great informative video Paul. You live in a beautiful county South Yorkshire. Well done. Stay Safe.

[@Dr.D00p]

For all the glowing reviews that Hilleberg tents get, hardly any of them draw attention to the fact they are actually quite bad for condensation issues. I had the Akto which also ended up dripping in condensation on many a camp, which is why I ditched it and got a 4 season Sigma Lightwave S15, with a anti condensation treatment within the inner material and noticed a huge difference. Didn't eliminate the problem entirely, I doubt that's possible, but it was a night & day difference, compared to my old Akto.

[@MrsJackieWeaver]

Ah you got the buffalo smock! Excellent purchase ;)

[@pabloparker3679]

Paul your getting them videos out there now good for you bud

[@norseman1137]

Very handy having the same surname as a famous mountaineer ... Regards Rob Tenzing

[@TheStickbow]

Hi paul, another nice video, the weather was a bit windy and the temperature a bit low but I noticed the buffalo shirt, I got one about 6 years ago, very warm, I was out at the weekend, -4/5 and freezing fog and like you I love it in the cold, problem was my Anker powepacks got so cold they would not charge anything so I had to sleep with them to get them working, any way take care.

[@p.d1036]

Great video as ever Paul. Keep them coming.

[@MattGriffiths81]

Nice hilltop adventure. As soon as you said the tent was over the top on the way up I knew you'd be getting strong winds, always seems to happen. Could do with finding a nice tent material that doesn't make that flap/bang sound when it gets blown around, I'll add it to the list alongside featherlight, unrippable, fully breathable, thermal insulating and anti-condensation 😂 Congrats to the winner of the stove. Won't spoil it in the comments section, but I hope they (and their child/partner if they have one) enjoys getting loads of use out of it 😉

[@yogi1kenobi]

Got the old 🐃 Buffalo on there..great bit of kit

[@Mark-u2b3f]

Lovely country side and great video mate. All best from Australia.🤟

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

great vedio. I bet your glad you do this full time. I've been watching Last of the Summer Wine lately which reminds me of my Childhood. Your pretty hardy to be camping in the Yorkshire Hills when the frost and snow is out. I bet you get some cracking views of the stars with out any light pollution. I will look forward to your next video

[@thewanderingforester]

Welcome to the Buffalo tribe! Must take you forever to pitch the tent with all those camera angles. Had our first visit to the Dales last year, and it is stunning up there.

[@marcusallwood9569]

Another great video paul, everytime I watch one I want to get out tomorrow, unfortunately I have to wait till the end of the month

[@PaulMessner]

Its will soon fly by mate. And thanks for picking up some merchandise. It will be with you shortly

[@marcusallwood9569]

@@PaulMessner no worries, it'll all help with you doing this full time.... Of which I'm very jealous 👍... Just taken receipt of my new exped synmat HL winter.... Uber excited for the weekend now 😂

[@toffiecrisp123]

Great vid as always lokking forward to a review of the buffalo jacket

[@AL-dk1zi]

I have never watched a video of yours I have not loved some bits have me creased 😂 ! Would like to know what is wrapped around your jetboil canister?

[@markj1679]

What a sunset ! With your tent do you use the original tent bag ? Or do you just put in a larger dry sac to help the ease of packing it away Thanks

[@johnlivesey6502]

Great video. How did the buffalo shirt preform. I'm looking for a special6 or a moutain.hows the sizing goas I'm a big guy and can find a stockists as I like to try before buying.

[@ackosadventures2486]

Great video Paul stunning location very familiar one of the dales 30 at a guess you think the peat bogs on there are bad that’s a dry mountain compared to some I have climbed 👍👍

[@krisgleave]

Stunning weather and views love this! Need to get out there myself it looks great.

[@craiglouw4057]

Videos are getting better and better … loving your channel 👍 did you use an APP for the long exposure on the IPhone?

[@DatBRejectz]

Ooooo is that a buffalo jacket I see 😁... A tick off the 2022 wish list ☑️

[@georgemartin6389]

You're right mate half 8 sunset 630 sunrise every day would be a perfect time

[@georgemartin6389]

That's why the sweet spot in later spring and early autumn are my favourite!

[@g.w.moorman3887]

Are you allowed to fish in those nice little creeks? Look like they would be great for Tenkara fishing.

[@rustcohle6241]

Really enjoyed that video mate, it’s inspiring me to make my way up to Yorkshire this summer for a bit of relief from the Essex life I’m currently enduring (sorry, that was meant to say enjoying) 😂. Best wishes to you.

[@BulldogBadger]

Nice one Paul, the Xtherm max is now my goto mat, had it out to -5c on a summit camp last weekend and felt like I was lay on a radiator, really impressive mat

[@pete8398]

Didn’t take you long to get that buffalo. One of the best things I’ve bought.

[@modestadventurers]

Scarp is better for condensation. Even with the extra poles on the Scarp I still feel safer in. Hilleberg.

[@richardbearryman3817]

Any advice on windproof/water resistant trousers?

[@ryanhuntermedia]

Cracking video Paul and good to see you out in God’s own country!! I was out in the Scarp 1 on Saturday night and had zero condensation. Great tent. I also got to try out the X-Therm and I couldn’t agree more, it’s a great bit of kit. It actually felt like it was giving out heat 😂. Atb, Ryan

[@paddyreck2818]

Hi Not sure if I was talking to you before about this? I’m holidaying in North Yorkshire in August and will be with my 5 year old daughter and was wondering is there any campsites that you just arrive and everything is setup for you? I don’t want to try and bring a tent and sleeping bags on a flight and it turns out my daughter hates it and we have to pack up and leave. Thanks in advance Paddy

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Nice one Paul. Just goes to show you can't trust the forecast and always have to be prepared for anything. 👍

[@michaelletford4786]

So you got your buffalo jacket they say best to wear next to the skin but I’m not sure if I could

[@joanneazeez9938]

Thanks for sharing X

[@granthorner]

Great video as always Paul, what power bank do you bring along as I see you use a iPhone and Apple Watch?

[@adventurebrews]

Great camp that Paul. Was talking to a bloke on my last camp about you and your videos! Hope all is well, ATB mate😁

[@234cheech]

looks lovely mate

[@taffsdestination2369]

Congratulations nick, awesome video buddy. 🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nicholasromans5816]

Wow what a sunset Paul atb nick 👍

[@apollo12329]

Usual fantastic content Paul, best of the best buddy.

[@noxater]

damn, this view! awesome!

[@ChrisJB]

Great film Paul. I always like to see people's trips to the Dales. ATB, Chris

[@The-GreenHornet]

What kind of clothing layering did you have underneath your puffy jacket?

[@dazzasp3]

Brilliant Paul 👍

[@darrenmole7055]

quick question Paul your iPhone watch has an emergency facility that activates when you are inactive for a period of time. would you still recommend the Garmin search thing you have?

[@zakafx]

its all about ventilation. when i boil my water in the tent vestibule, i unzip the door but leave the velcro attached at some points. this allows all of that steam to escape outside rather than rise up inside of my tent. i am using the lanshan 2 pro 3 season tent and cooking using the msr windburner. temperatures were about -10C with wind raising to -18C, tent rear door and sides were blocked with snow by building ridges. front door covered on one side, main side left slightly uncovered for air flow.

[@MancsOutdoors]

Hi paul watched you for a long time brilliant videos ,I tried out the MSR access 3 me and wife on sat night on seat sandal summit and I had hardly no condensation and it was solid in 35mph gusts super impressed with it and how it looks I’ve had vango and marmot tents that struggled with moisture top video as always all the best pal 👍

[@alanshort7253]

Great video again Paul, I was out last night in my scarp 1 in the Cheviots, it's only my second time in it, but I just don't get any condensation, 50mph winds last night, and it stood rock solid, there are a few things I don't like about the scarp, but overall it ticks so many boxes

[@mphigham1963]

Fab video as always Paul and congrats to the winner of the giveaway. Cheers Pal !

[@wildhypnotist]

Great video again Paul. My Soulo flaps alot too but I see it as the price you pay for a bombproof tent. You can't have everything (there is no such thing as a perfect tent in my book) and I'd rather put some earplugs in and watch the inner flap (all adds to the drama!) knowing the tent isn't going anywhere than be in a tent that doesn't flap and worry I was about to fly off the side of a mountain! Cheers, Lee

[@craoutdoors6827]

Great video paul. Hope to sew another live Q & A soon

[@craig3401]

Stunning night pity the morning wasn't as nice.cpl things what's the xtherm like for side sleeper I'm using s2s xt but thinking of getting a true winter pad also does the buffalo shirt get you over heating cheers.

[@JackKlumpass]

I love my Soulo but has to be said; they’re pants for condensation and the inners are too saggy so I doubled over when tying the inners bungees to the fly toggle and saw a good mod for the zippers. Nice vid as usual Paul, thanks.

[@mikefletcher9296]

Amazing footage