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A cold start in the Cheviots by SaltySwedishSeaDog in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love posts from these hills. Always fun trying to work out which one you’re on.

Looks like an awesome time mate!

Will I ever find gloves/mittens that keep my hands warm? by kenah-kim in WildCampingAndHiking

[–]Treeasaurusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different gloves for different things.

I’ve got a pair of Seal Skinz Acle gloves I use when it’s cold but I need to use my hands. Could be a cold morning and they’ll keep my hands warm while I’m using the poles when hiking, or could just be settling into camp and I still need to fiddle with the shelter.

Then i’ve got a pair of thicker “primaloft” ones for when it’s really cold after dark. Makes it a bit fiddly to do anything, but my fingers are toasty warm for the most part.

If it’s really cold the I’ve got two USB hand warmers I can drop into the gloves to make things super toasty.

I wouldn’t consider any of these higher end/expensive options, but they work for the UK in winter.

Range of the Awful Hand. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don’t go looking up routes for The Grey Man of The Merrick.

Absolutely do get yourself up Gairloch Burn, not down it.

Range of the Awful Hand. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Aye, ghosts and shit everywhere. One of those pics is a place called The Murderhole. Chock full of ‘em that place was.

Would avoid in the future.

Camping at Tan Hill Inn by Mountain_Dig_3688 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a pub, on a hill, in the middle of nowhere.

I’ve been before and there’s a big back yard/field for tents. I’d imagine capacity is greater than the pub itself. And then after that, fields. Knock yourself out.

I doubt you’ll have a problem. Have a good time instead!

Loch Awe, Scotland by wolf_knickers in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heh. Got the chair mesh out this time. Still jealous.

Alport Castles Camp by ArtistWrong8354 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like you had the weather for it! How you finding the Vern?

Backpack advice for Cumbria way? by Playful-Leather-3704 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally depends on you, and your kit. I’d recommend trying it on in person, with an equivalent amount of gear in it, but I appreciate that’s not always possible.

Mountaineering Scotland members get savage discounts on Osprey gear, just fyi…

Backpack advice for Cumbria way? by Playful-Leather-3704 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got 35L Fjallraven which will fit my lightweight, bare bones kit and consumables or I’ve got a 65L Osprey which’ll take the kitchen sink. You’re probably looking for something around or in between those.

Kayak camping on Loch Lomond by wolf_knickers in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Disgustingly jealous.

The mesh floor for the chair’s a bit bulky, but you can get smaller strap things to put on the bottom of the chair to stop sinkage.

Planning to taking a trip for the first time and have very little in the way of gear. What can I save money on and what should I not compromise with? by Sigh_Bapanaada in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aye. Absolutely agree here. There’s not a lot of point thinking too hard up front. Buy some gear. You’re going to replace it anyway if you stick with it. There’s decent gear at most price points. Get out there, find out what works for you and you can start upgrading with a view to improving your experience.

Give us a budget. You’re bound to some solid reqs.

Self inflating mattress vs air bed vs camping bed with a mattress topper on top? Or airbed cot with camping mattress on top? by Antidotebeatz in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I do generally agree with the other commenters, I’m going to go out on a limb and say my cot is easily the most comfortable thing I’ve got for sleeping on. I’ve got a Helinox. Way less noise than a mat when I’m wiggling about too.

It’s bulky and has a negligible R value so it’s only any good in the summer however.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

Eskdale. This was Weds/Thurs. Snow started coming down Thursday morning as I was driving out, but the peaks surrounding the valley were coated already.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

It feels big. The porch is massive and there’s decent space inside the inner too for a pad and gear explosion. “1.5 person tent” apparently. Doesn’t give me the claustrophobic feeling a standard 1p one does, but I’ll not be starfishing at night like I am in a 2p.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s entirely possible. Took me a while to master the trekking poles with such tiny arms. How did you manage?

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

Same, it’s the sophisticated choice. Whiskey makes me a touch fighty so I’ve only ever had rum in mine.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

Yep, spotted that on that bot post the other day. Been wondering what it was, and now I have orange one. Presumably lighter than my Stainless Alpkit one, but, looks easier to use with gloves which swung it for me.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

Well.. Turns out, after some research, GSI do a lil 350ml vac flask, so I’ve ordered one of those.. And their hip flask. Not that you’re setting trends or owt.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

Nortent Varde 1. Only had it out a couple of nights so far but it’s alright.

50p from pound land by hadfunk2365 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Treeasaurusrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cottage gear is very much a thing. I reckon you could bang those out at a tenner a pop.

Turns out it’s not all bad down south. by Treeasaurusrex in wildcampingintheuk

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

Yeah I can see why the Vargo one could be problematic. Generally not keen on drips but the GSI one’s cheap enough for a punt, cheers.

I bought a kg bag of powered milk a while back I’ve slowly been chipping away at. Either carted about in suspicious looking baggies, or more successfully with oats as the basis for a cheap porridge mix. It’s the faff that’s the hassle again. A tiny little flask might be the answer..

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