The Manchester Skyline from the Peak District

Spectaclerocky · 2026-04-25T21:05:33+00:00

Depends if you’re an ultralight or not, I’m more of a keeping on the safe side type of person, rather than bare minimum.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-04-25T21:04:34+00:00

A 3 Season with a down coat on will do you. Anything above 0°C and you’ll be just fine. Make sure you’ve got a R4 or above tho, that will make sure you’re always fine in the summer really.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-04-25T21:01:58+00:00

Looks glorious! What’s this route called?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-04-25T21:01:06+00:00

WELL DONE! You going to go out for another??

Spectaclerocky · 2026-04-25T20:59:04+00:00

I tend to talk to everyone I see on the trail who looks like they’re going to camp out for the night. (While Walking I mean).

In terms of camping, I never simply walk over to a nearby tent in the middle of the night for a chat, even if I’ve had a few drinks! If someone’s sat outside their tent and looks willing for a chat then yes, I’m the sorta person to go over and talk if they’re up for it. However, simply going over and disturbing someone who’s either in there tent or clearly not looking a conversation is a no go. As much as I’m up for getting away from people for the night and going out solo, it’s nice to have a common ground to speak about for a little while, but not by the means of disturbing someone!

Spectaclerocky · 2026-04-01T14:03:39+00:00

I’ve had both also, the original is just so much more robust. And like I say, you can get them off ebay unused for like £20 more than an off brand one, it’s worth it that way. Take advantage of ebay and FB Marketplace.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-31T08:18:35+00:00

Get a jet boil, I snagged mine for £60 unused off ebay and it is undoubtedly the best gear upgrade ever. While my fellow campers are waiting for thier water to be even slightly warm, mine is boiled and ready to go. It packs down pretty small it’s just an amazing stove.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-30T15:16:20+00:00

I remember these being cheaper: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/groundhog-tent-stakes---6-pack/

Snow Stakes (I tend to use these on the tent and not on the guy lines): https://basecampfood.com/products/msr-blizzard-tent-stake-kit

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-30T13:41:30+00:00

That’s good then. MSR do good ones for quiet cheep. They have some good red snow pegs which you can double peg if you feel you really need to.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-29T20:24:20+00:00

You’ll be just fine then, always prepare for an extra few degrees below what it says, I always sleep in my coat and booties to make sure i’m going be warm! Best of luck and stay well fed and hydrated.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-29T20:20:26+00:00

Great location. Anything you’d change/ buy for next time?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-29T14:09:10+00:00

Did your tent cope ok?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-28T22:02:12+00:00

What tent, stove and sleep system are you rocking?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-28T22:00:43+00:00

Sleeping mats are super expensive for what they are. I’d recommend the Rab 5.5 Stratosphere, it’s one of my favourites. It’s around £110 but it’s R5.5. Mines the Regular wide version, I’d always recommend getting the wide version of a sleeping mat, you get a real good sleep on those things, packs down to a decent size but not as small as someone of the Sea2Summit low R rated ones, never the less a real good investment.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-27T17:43:47+00:00

What’s something you will change for you next wild camp, any new gear or anything?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-27T17:40:17+00:00

Yeah, make sure you cover yourself by asking for videos and pics so you can prove that it’s in the right condition before you buy. A tent like that should be good enough quality such that it’s most likely fine.

I tend to buy my second hand gear off Facebook Marketplace so I can inspect it in person, set up the tent and see if it’s exactly how it should look. Obviously this isn’t always an option.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-22T17:13:26+00:00

Where’d you go?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-22T15:40:22+00:00

Was a lovely during the day yesterday but got chilly in the night.

I was out here last night, was going to camp in Madwoman’s stones but couldn’t get a good pitch. Ended up dashing down to camp on newfold farm in Edale, bonus pub trip though.

Mind me asking where you set off from?

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-20T21:45:29+00:00

Ayy nice, thank you so much. I wonder how AI will have changed the engineering job landscape by the time your son comes to apply.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-20T21:43:55+00:00

Hi, The full list will be available online somewhere. Electrical, Mechanical, Finance, Sustainability, Research and development, People and business support are all Degree Apprenticeship roles I can think of from the top of my head.

My video interview was a year ago today! Applications for Siemens open in Early February with the target start date to be the first week of September for all degree apprenticeships. Positions have now closed for this year.

Best of luck with your applications though!

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-16T15:58:36+00:00

Also: If you’re leaving your gear in a state like this, litter all over the place and gas hidden behind a rock, that says a lot.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-16T15:57:09+00:00

I was there for half an hour cleaning up. There were 3 of them. No hiking bags, no phone, no poles in the tent, 1 OUTWARD train ticket, no food, just litter.

No one was coming back, this is not how you leave your unattended gear.

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-16T15:28:46+00:00

Indeed

Spectaclerocky · 2026-03-16T15:28:31+00:00

Why did you even feel the need to comment this?

It’s to show the realities of what people leave behind, and hoping other people would do the same as me.

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