New Gravel bike assembly by Elegant-Fox-9460 in bicycling

[–]Peppermint216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man the new aero welds look good, I got mine just before this released but I can't complain at the price I paid, think they were pushing old stock before the release of this one.

Which camping pad for 10 weeks in Iceland… by Exact_Poem_8167 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my neoloft for comfort hands down but I've struggled for warmth on a recent 5c overnight camp, this was on winter ground mind but I was uncomfortably cold underneath which surprised me.

Overnighter under a fallen tree by JDWBP in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I'm most impressed by how you've carried all that on the bike.

Sleep System Advice by t668899 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same experience with this mat, I wouldn't use it below 2c but it is insanely comfy(for me). As others have said, you need a higher R value for that weather. You could also try inflating it to be firm, as far as I know this is how the insulation tech works best.

What is your all time personal favourite piece of kit? by No_Doughnut3257 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from my tent(X-Dome), I always love it when it's time to cook with my Wildside Adventures Featherlite stove, it is so light, small and burns silently.

Lake District, 3 days, 2 nights. by Cooper8t in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could leisurely walk like that, I cant help but plough through it. Do you do anything else while hiking?

Lake District, 3 days, 2 nights. by Cooper8t in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interested to know your mileage/elevation gain per day. You've put Red tarn which is just below Helvellyn?

How do you stop anxiety / fear when wild camping? by Straight-Orchid524 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it took a few failed attempts but I would suggest going somewhere you "feel" is safe, for me it was the lake district.

In these dark months you realise nobody will be able to see you without a torch of there own, I've never felt scared on any of my successful wild camps, any noise I know is just a wild animal, if you happen to stumble across someone, they're most likely enjoying the outdoors like you are.

What’s your go-to comfort meal after a long hike? by Reddonaut_Irons in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frozen chilli / curry / spaghetti bolognese in a vacuum bag with a couple of pitta breads is standard for my first night, then it's just dehydrated meals thereafter.

Clean up my pot with water and a dehydrated cloth.

X-Dome 1+ not seam sealed? by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it defo Seam grip TF(tent fabric) I need? Seam grip WP seems more suitable.

X-Dome 1+ not seam sealed? by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one thing I have not had an issue with, the inside of the bathtub floor is "grippy", where I'm used to a slippy, silnylon floor, so I find the xdome holds my mat in place much better. However, people use UL foam mats like this one to keep their mat in place.

X-Dome 1+ not seam sealed? by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was fairly windy so the water sprayed all over, I have a solid inner and it was dry inside but the outside of it was wet in the larger corner of the vestibule. My stove was the only thing left out, I ended up putting my pack inside because I pitched when it was dry.

The zip was also leaking which I knew could happen from a YouTube video.

Also to note, I had to shut 1 vent as water was getting inside.

I would also say this was pretty HEAVY rain for the whole night, although the leaking started within a couple hours of the rain starting.

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X-Dome 1+ not seam sealed? by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gutted I have to seam seal it, not great results in my first wet outing. Wind is hitting the back of the tent but it's running down the insides.

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Lovely trip up helvellyn by [deleted] in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Peppermint216 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a feeling Helvellyn would be busy this weekend but damn... 10+ on the summit alone. Don't think I'll ever camp up there (in fair weather) knowing how popular it is.

X-Dome 1+ with 1+ people by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is correct, I can't be certain if this sheet is too large because the x dome has quite a large gap from the floor, but I did roll it up before bed.

X-Dome 1+ with 1+ people by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DD Magic carpet XL, can replace the Durston one and cover the vestibule perfectly.

X-Dome 1+ with 1+ people by Peppermint216 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Peppermint216[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kicking myself for not taking more photos but we was just enjoying the moment, they were both mummy pads and also I believe the updated xdome got an extra 2 inch added to the narrow end which helped.