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Coming Soon: A Windy 2 Day hiking and wild camping adventure in the Lake District. The winds picked up rapidly early in the morning.

We spent the week in an abandoned quarry at Rivendale Lodges, testing whether a high-end quarry stay is actually worth the hype, or if it's just clever marketing.

Description of the Flextail Max 3 and Zero Pumps with a test of how fast they blow up a typical inflatable camping mat and my opinion on each.

Ever wondered if it's possible cross an entire National park in a straight line? Well, I attempt to cross the New Forest National Park as the crow flies. I battle through dense forests, deep bogs and mile upon mile of bare open heathland. With just one goal - Walk 15 miles in a straight line.

I'm back in Snowdonia National Park to go wild camping. After me previous wild camping fail, I'm determined to complete a great wild camp. Eryri is a stunning place, with large mountains and spectacular views, but the forecast can change with little notice.

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Following the video I made on pot sleeves I had comments on my blog from BackpackBirder about pot cosies that set me thinking. I used to use cosies and then I stopped as I didn't feel I really needed one. However thinking about it I decided that that one would be useful again in cold weather, especially with 5 Minute to Delhi meals that need to stand a while to hydrate, so I made one for my favourite Fire Maple pot. It's rather makeshift and thicker insulation would probably be better so I expect I'll make a better one but it'll do for now.

I bet that’s the first time you’ve seen someone enjoy a lil Dicki to the Polish National Anthem. (Filmed pre-surgery)

👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇 Gregory Pack: Unreleased FreeLite Stash Tent: Unreleased Trailmix Sleeping Pad: Unreleased

The Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 has been around for decades and has built a serious reputation as a bombproof, expedition-capable four-season tent. But is it still as good as its reputation suggests?

Join us as we hike the @FjallravenOfficial Classic UK 2026. A celebration of hiking, nature, adventure and the community that brings like-minded people together to explore the best of the Lake District.

Music composed by Thomas James White - “Music for the Mountains 2” now available on all streaming platforms.

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When you're out in the mountains, knowing how to reach the summit is only half the journey... knowing how to make the right decisions is what really matters. For years I've planned every mountain day for my son Lewis – choosing the route, checking the weather, packing the gear and navigating across the hills. This time, everything changes. Lewis takes responsibility for the entire day. From planning the route at home to navigating on the hill, making decisions, judging the terrain and leading us safely through the Scottish mountains, I step back and let him take the lead. There's an old proverb that says: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." The same applies in the mountains. If you've ever introduced someone to hiking, hill walking or mountaineering, you'll know that one of the greatest rewards is watching them become capable enough to lead the way themselves.

I finally managed to get out to the beautiful Shropshire Hills with my mate Chris for a wild camp, pitching the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo tent to see how it handles the summit conditions. We enjoyed a stunning sunset and cooked up some noodles on the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe before the weather completely turned on us overnight. Despite the heavy winds and morning rain, the gear held up perfectly, and the sun even made a brief appearance just in time for the walk back down.

Join me for a spot of magnet fishing, a few boat updates and a night sleeping in the cabin at a mooring. EXPAND FOR LINKS & DETAILS:

I headed into the Lake District mountains for my September wild camp.

I headed out with Andy on a wild camping trip straight up from Sedbergh into the stunning Howgill Fells in the Yorkshire Dales, hauling my backpack up the steep slopes to find a sheltered summit pitch. Testing out my homemade dehydrated meal for dinner, we pitched our shelters—taking shelter in the Durston X-Mid and Hilleberg Enan—while enjoying dramatic crepuscular rays and an incredible morning cloud inversion before packing down. It turned out to be a brilliant wild camp in the Yorkshire Dales before heading off to Staveley to test new gear.

Solo hiking the Kungsleden (King's Trail), Sweden's legendary long-distance trail through Swedish Lapland and the Arctic Circle. After ten years of dreaming about this hike, I finally set off alone on a 21 day, 460km journey from Abisko to Hemavan, walking through Sápmi, home of the Sami people, and some of the last true wilderness left in Europe.

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It's been a busy and hectic summer at Whisky and the Wild. I decided to make this video and talk about a few things related to this channel that have happened in my life recently.

In today's video I will be discussing an interesting topic.. what constitutes cheating in the mountains? Let me know in the comments! . . . .

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The Limited Edition Quasar - Check out some door and vent options with our product designer.

What if one jacket could solve the constant stop-start of adding and removing layers when moving in the mountains? That's exactly what Patagonia set out to achieve with the new Nano-Air Light Hoody, one of the most exciting insulation launches of Autumn/Winter 2026.

This is a hospital… for outdoor clothing.

Is this the only solo backpacking tent you'll ever need? Quite possibly. This is the new 2026 Terra Nova Southern Cross 1 tent. This 1 person tent has been massively improved with more space, more features and a higher specification.

Good outdoor gear doesn’t have to cost over £100, and the Keela Dunlin is a good example of why.

A Summit Camp on a mountain that was one of my first ever Munros got me thinking about how we as hikers can evolve through time and the other things that change as we evolve too.

Tempting but scary. This project put me totally out of my comfort zone. I decided to explore a small Scottish island with a long and rich history but currently abandoned and uninhabited by humans. Surrounded by seals and dolphins on the sea and ruins, birds and stunning views on the island I totally enjoyed this mini - expedition.

Join me on Dartmoor to test out the Heimplanet Cave Inflatable backpacker tent in the Rain and Wind. EXPAND FOR LINKS & DETAILS:

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I recently took my favourite single-hooped tunnel tent, the Hilleberg Enan, and figured out a few cheap modifications for making the tent better on the trail. By upgrading to a thicker 10mm pole and attaching lightweight metal rings with Dyneema cord, I gave the peg-out points much more flexibility, which is an essential feature for wild camping tents pitched on tricky or rocky ground. I also added a neat little ring to the door tie-back, making it super quick to secure without adding any noticeable weight to my pack.

So, you want to be a YouTuber? Here's the truth nobody tells you. After 15 years running my channel and nearly 14 million views, I'm pulling back the curtain on what being a full time YouTuber actually looks like in 2026. In this video I share exactly how much I earn from ad revenue, why views and clicks don't translate to the money people assume, and the real cost of making a single video, filming, editing, equipment, expenses, and the trips I personally pay for that never earn their cost back.

I was curious about whether neoprene pot sleeves make any difference so I did a little test. I boiled water in the same pot with and without a sleeve and noted the time taken and how quickly the water cooled afterwards.

Fire Maple has launched a version of the Titanium Ultralight Backpack Stove with a preheat tube to make it suitable for freezing weather. This is my first look at it. I'll be testing it as soon as the weather is cold enough.

What a wild camping disaster. I never thought I'd bail on a wild camp. I've been camping in all sorts of conditions over the years and although it's come close I've never bailed.

⚡️ Join me on a hike up Slioch, for my friend Lee's final Munro, taking him 12 years to complete his munro bagging journey. The weather was kind to us to begin with, but further up the conditions began to deteriorate, the wind picked up and it was a tad wet! Typical Munro completion weather?

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It's been ten years since I uploaded my first wild camping video, so I wanted to sit down and reflect on how much the YouTube scene has changed. In this video, I share my honest thoughts on the niche's current oversaturation, the relentless push for new gear, and the frustrating rise of clickbait thumbnails over genuine outdoor connection. Let me know your thoughts on the state of wild camping on YouTube and drop your favorite authentic channel recommendations in the comments!

After years of hikes, scrambles, travel and everyday wear, Josh's Rab Microlight Alpine was looking pretty rough. Rips, stains, leaking down... the sort of damage that usually sends a jacket into retirement.

A wander up Meall a' Bhuachaille with a view of some of the damage from the recent Abernethy-Ryvoan fire and then a windy camp with a look at the tent, lamp/pump & other gear, including disintegrating trousers!

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Have you ever tried high-altitude snorkelling in freezing mountain water? I met up with a friend to explore some of Scotland’s highest lochs, but things took an unexpected turn as soon as I stepped in.

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A night in the woods in my new Tent, plus some unexpected firefighting. EXPAND FOR LINKS & DETAILS:

Is this the future of backpacking tent fabric? The Simond MT900 UL 2 person backpacking tent uses a special Condensless fabric. The fabric, along with the overall design, makes this a great summer 2 person tent or can be used for 3 season use.

⚡️ In today’s video, we head off on a two-day hiking adventure in the Scottish mountains, with two very different nights along the way.

I attempted to walk, scramble and swim, accompanied with my three dogs, along the entire west coast of isle of Jura in Scotland. 55 miles in three days of beautiful, wild and uninhabited but also rough pathless terrain. From Feolin to Ardlussa over Ruantallain, Glengarrisdale and Corryvreckan. Part two.

Mount Snowdon is busier than ever. If you want to enjoy hiking snowdon, you must check out this hiking trail. Yr Wyddfa is becoming increasing popular due to social media. The usual routes like Crib Goch, Pyg Track, Miners Path, Watkins Path and Llanberis Path are extremely busy with hikers.

NORTENT VARDE 2 — BEAUTY OR BEAST? There are plenty of words I could use to describe the NORTENT Varde 2… but which ONE word really sums this four-season shelter up? Is it a BEAUTY — beautifully designed, versatile, spacious and packed with clever features? Or is there a BEAST hiding underneath that good-looking exterior? In this video, I put the NORTENT Varde 2 through my usual detailed assessment to find out exactly what this tent is all about. I’ll be looking closely at the design, build quality, pitching, space, ventilation, practicality, weather protection, wind stability, weight, features and overall performance, as well as those little details that can make a big difference when you're actually living in a tent rather than simply looking at it on a website. The Varde 2 is designed as a genuine four-season tent for two people, with two generous vestibules, multiple ventilation options and the ability to be double-poled when conditions really start to deteriorate. But specifications only tell you so much… What is the one word I'd use to describe the NORTENT Varde 2? Beauty? Beast? Or perhaps something completely different… Watch to the end to find out! 🏕️ #NortentVarde2 #Nortent #FourSeasonTent #WildCamping #Camping #Hiking #TentReview #OutdoorGear #TentTesting #WildCampingUK

The John Muir Trail, Sierra Nevada California. 🇺🇸

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The Altra Olympus has earned a reputation as one of the most comfortable trail shoes on the market, becoming a firm favourite amongst ultra runners, long-distance hikers and anyone spending serious time on the trail.

I've been using this budget camping gear from Fire Maple for the last few years, everything from camping cooksets to backpacking stoves and some of their other outdoor gear too.

Nine months ago, I made a pretty big decision and bought my Weinsberg Ducato campervan.

I have experienced every phase of wild camping, starting from lugging a monstrous 100-liter Bergen up a hill to meticulously counting every gram in my pack. Today, I am breaking down the seven levels of evolution that most wild campers go through, ranging from the makeshift beginner to the comfort-seeking veteran. Join me as I explore the gear and mindsets defining each stage, and find out exactly which level you are currently at on your own journey.

Lets go camping in the woods in the worlds smallest car camper, a Renault Twizy. EXPAND FOR LINKS & DETAILS:

This could be the strongest 2 person backpacking tent out there. This is the new Nortent Varde 2 tent. It's an exceptionally well built 2 person backpacking tent. It's packed full of features and perfect for two people winter camping or to be used as a true all round 4 season tent.

Trying out my New Future Hiking Tent! I also cremated some Bombay chicken on the fire and got stalked by a big (ok a domestic) cat

Hilleberg has always been a family business, and spending time outdoors together has long been part of who we are. Recently, our team member Jon took his daughter on a multimodal overnight trip to an alpine lake with their Niak, traveling by bike, on foot, and by packraft. It's a good reminder that adventures don't have to be ambitious to be memorable.

I recently discovered the 999 emergency SMS service, which allows you to text for help using microscopic amounts of data even when you don't have enough signal for a voice call. In this video, I walk you through the incredibly simple process of registering your phone so you are prepared before your next wild camping or hiking trip. Take a minute to set this up right now, because it could genuinely save your life or someone else's if things go wrong off-grid.

Fjallraven enter the lightweight backpacking class with this beautiful Fjallraven Kajka X-Latt 45 backpack. It's perfect for backpacking light. What I love about this backpack is that it retains the Fjallraven quality. I used mine with 10kg of camping gear in there and I found it really comfortable.

A walk up one of my favourite Cairngorm Munros, Sgor Gaoith, with a camp on its flanks. The weather turned windy, appropriate as the name means Windy Peak.

⚡️ In today's video I head to London for a full standing EOS body scan from Scan Align in Harley Street, which shows posture with muscles engaged, revealing my true weight-bearing alignment. Will this shine any light on my lower back pain I've had for nearly 12 years, and is this scan right for you?

Nortent Vern 1 3S vs Fjällräven Abisko Lite 2 — 40MPH Summit Wind Test! How does the Nortent Vern 1 3S perform when things get seriously windy? In this test, I take the Vern 1 3S onto a SUMMIT and put it up against 40 mph winds — and unfortunately for the tent, the wind is coming from a less-than-ideal direction. Joining the Vern is the Fjällräven Abisko Lite 2, a well-established and fully tried-and-tested 4-season tent. This gives us a fascinating opportunity to see how the newer Nortent performs against a proven mountain shelter when the conditions start getting serious. This isn't just a quick look at how the tents appear to handle the wind. I compare their wind stability and overall performance, while showing you what's actually happening both inside and outside the tents. And importantly, the 40 mph wind speed isn't an estimate. The wind is measured at the tent, giving us real-world data and much more accurate evidence of the conditions both tents are being subjected to. So, how much movement is there? How well do the structures cope? What happens inside the tents? And, most importantly... How does the Nortent Vern 1 3S compare with a proven 4-season shelter like the Abisko Lite 2 when the summit winds start hitting 40 mph? Let's find out. 🌬️⛺ #Nortent #Vern1 #Vern13S #Fjallraven #AbiskoLite2 #TentTesting #TentReview #4SeasonTent #WildCamping #Camping #MountainCamping #WindTest #40MPH #Hiking #OutdoorGear

This 2 person backpacking tent divided us. This is the Vango F10 Nexus UL 2 tent. THis Vango tent is extremely compact, both in pack size and footprint. It is well designed to cope with the windy conditions we face in the UK.

The John Muir Trail: Crossing The Ansel Adams Wilderness (JMT Part 4) 🇺🇸

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Here is a review of the brand new MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2 person backpacking tent. The original MSR Hubba Hubba was an extremely popular piece of backpacking gear. Some would say the OG 2 person backpacking tent.

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I took the new ZenBivy ultralight bed system out for a wild camp in the Peak District to see if it really feels like sleeping in a real bed. Throughout the night, I tested out the mattress, sheet, synthetic quilt, and pillow, evaluating its draft-free design and overall comfort against my go-to Nemo pad. After a rainy night under the stars, I shared my final thoughts on its price, packability, and whether it's truly worth the upgrade for backpackers.

I bought a tent on Ali Express, lets try it out for the first time in the rain! and cook some campfire classics. EXPAND FOR LINKS & DETAILS:

A lot of hikers will choose to not wear headphones on the trail, instead wanting to be more alert to things around them.

Lake District wild camping in my Otimos Nomad tent.

LVB OVERLAND can supply and fit a wide range of products and accessories for pick-up trucks, popular 4×4’s and vans.

Hanwag know a thing or two about boots. And they should do – they've been making them for over a hundred years.

We believe outdoor life is the same as everyday life! A few team members from the Hilleberg U.S. office recently spent a night in the nearby Cascade Mountains in our home state of Washington. Together, they enjoyed a trip filled with great views, shared meals, and remarkable stargazing during the recent Perseids meteor shower, all from the comfort of their Helags, Nallo, and Unna tents.

The John Muir Trail – Sierra Nevada, California. 🇺🇸

I headed out to the Peak District for a much-needed wet weather camping adventure with my mate Woody, who was tackling his first-ever wild camp in the area. We hiked up near Kinder Reservoir so I could test out the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2, an ultralight DCF tent kindly loaned to me by Dan at Ultralight Outdoor Gear. After weeks of drought, the heavens absolutely opened up on us overnight, giving the new gear a proper thrashing before our hasty morning pack-down in the mist.

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Decathlon have officially entered the ultralight backpacking market with this incredibly light trekking pole tent. Through their mountaineering Brand, Simond, they have created the Simond Sprint Trekking Tarp Tent. This is a 2 person backpacking tent weighing as little as 499 grams or 620 grams all-in.

The nearest equivalent to the new Primus Lite Ultra pot is the Fire Maple Petrel G3 pot. Here I match the G3 with the Primus Micron III stove to make a stove system comparable to the Lite Ultra and see how they both perform.

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The Rab Microlight Alpine has long been one of the UK's most trusted down jackets, but for AW26, Rab has given this legend a subtle yet significant update.

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Lightweight version of a light weight tent, solo overnighter with surprise rain. EXPAND FOR LINKS & DETAILS:

Did you know we deliberately don't use compression bags with our tents when packing them into a backpack? We prefer to let the tent conform to the shape of the rest of your gear, with the poles stored separately. This makes better use of the available space in your pack and avoids unnecessarily compressing the tent.

We wild camped on a mountain top to witness the 2026 solar eclipse. Not having much time as it was a school night we weren't sure if we would get to the top before the eclipse. Turned out the cloud beat us there too, however the darkness was real , followed by an explosion of colour. One to remember - see you in 2081 ;)

He is a review of Thrudark's brand new 2026 backpack. This is the Thrudark Pinnacle 42L backpack. This can be used as a rucksack for climbing, daypack for hiking or a backpacking bag for overnight adventures.

The John Muir Trail – Sierra Nevada, California. 🇺🇸

Now, we wouldn't really want to do any serious hiking in proper denim shorts - but this is a pair of denim-lookalikes that are actually more than up for the job.

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Join me in todays adventure as I take on another Corbett.. Ben Rinnes! I also discuss the future of the channel!