Dramatic views across the border landscape. What a spot to camp.

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard, hope you are all good mate 👍

@4seasonbackpacking

8 ай бұрын

@@BorderRambler Alls good just busy hope can get some camping in soon. Ta mate hope your good,

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking us along, Dave. Beautiful country, sunset and stars. Cheers!

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan , it was a decent camp weather wise for a change atb Dave 📷⛺️👍

@DanOpdal

8 ай бұрын

@@BorderRamblerYou're very welcome.

With the way the weather has been lately that was a cracking afternoons walk in and nice to see the Wild country out again for another airing. Despite the sun it did look cold and to be honest I would prefer a hot drink rather than a cold can. Loved the skies, which looked like they were on fire and the night shots were amazing, worth bring up the big cameras. I need to look at those handwarmers, looked really good and a great morning to walk up too, cold wind apart. Cheers Alan

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Alan, I do like the helm compact 1 . it was great to have some settled weather but that didn’t last long 😂 the calm before the storm as they say !! tfw atb Dave

Fabulous night sky shots, shame no Aurora to compliment them 👏🏻

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Thanks now that would have topped it off, however I did capture it 2 years back from this exact spot on another camp. Check it out 👍 atb Dave

Nice in Dave. Calm before the storm

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

It certainly was a case of calm before the storm ⛺️👍

Looks like a great time, enjoy your time.

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

I did thanks ⛺️👍

What a camp spot! Perfect!

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks , enjoyed this one atb Dave

Cracking weather for a camp, and great night shots. I think the worst of the storm will miss you, but stay safe anyway

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Si, weather just normal up here….wet lol atb Dave

Such good fortune to have a starry clear night. Like you I really appreciate the design of the helm 1 compact. Placing the poles down the spine and at right angles at the centre crossing really provides max sapport for a given weight. And the absence of sleeve on the lateral red poles means you can quickly and safely erect the tent in strong wind. I have however found it beneficial to make some additions. The earlier version of the tent especially had a sleeve break down problem where the poles cross at the top so Ive added 2 inches thick gaffa tape around each sleeve at that point. Secondly the use of poles at perfect right angles at the crossing point means they are like two parallel lines that never meet and so the tent is vulnerable to roll distortion from both sides. So I have attached 2 long dyneema 2.5mm cords from the top crossing point to be used as guylines. And I have tied with gaffa tape dyneema cord 2/3rds way up the lateral red poles for use as guylines for the same reason. The floor is so thin I always use a plastic ground sheet. What has been a surprise and dissappoinment is that after only 2 nights the pole bag was starting to show a hole. Now that Ive used it on 6 single night trips, its worse. 70D polyester with 5000mm PU coating has never worn like this for me. Made me think of Hardy Tempests Wild Camp and Walks channel where he was similarly surprised and dissappointed at way a v small hole just kept tearing expanding into inches. This has really made me doubt this fabric and undermined my confidence in a v cleaver and well balanced design. Thx for posting. 😊 JMO.

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks never really noticed regarding the ground sheet , but I will be keeping a closer look. I always felt it felt rather robust . maybe because I’m just an occasional user of this tent. I do like its design with the external pole sleeves but I will keep a close look at these from now on. atb Dave

Thought the star photos were excellent, very clear... lovely to get away from the Madding crowd, beautiful views😊

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it , one of my go to places for chillin 🥶⛺️👍

Change of season here now. Best wishes out there.

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Yep it sure is 👍

What I'd give for conditions like those Dave. Every time I get a window the weather has been utter shite. A brilliant night sky too, what a result. Interesting re the cross too. ATB, Chris

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, yes about time a camp with decent weather 👍 night sky was amazing to gaze at . tfw atb Dave

Nice one Dave, the drone footage just shows why you love that area. Stunning photos mate, it seems rare to get decent conditions these days ffs. Whisky & chocolate a perfect combo 👍. Cheers & Atb, Dave

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave , yeah my go to local spot ⛺️👍

you could say the perfect camp dave.amazing skies☀️the calm before the storm 🌧️ good to see the helm 1 out👍

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Too right Geordie , my days off dropped perfect for a change ⛺️👍

Glad you got a decent night for it. It’s not an area I’ve really been too much. Always good to get out 😊

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Thanks about time we had some settled weather, oh wait that didn’t last long 😂😂

@Moffatmountainadventures

8 ай бұрын

@@BorderRambler that storm has just been brutal 😂😂

Stunning camp Dave loved it. I do like this time of year for camping great shots 👌👏👏. Atb Graham

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Graham , yeah cold bug free camps are the best 👍 tfw Dave 📷⛺️👍

Super pitch and views Dave! Perfect conditions for a little star gazing, really enjoyed your photos👍👍

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

It wasn’t bad Anthony, skies were just amazing to stare at . TFW atb Dave

Thats a canny spot there Dave...Ive never managed to get across there on my short fat legs as the heather is too long...😲.havent even been up there this year. I liked it when the cottage was still open so you could stop off for a brew...I'll not comment on those 'Forestry meanies'..🙄😷..that boarded it up🤬.Nice to see you shaking off the dust on that Helm..I added extra guy lines to mine......llama-ladee-anny🤓

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Annie, yeah it’s no fun trying to reach there but worth it for the views tho.The cottage is well and truly locked up these days , like you I always stopped when passing it. It us the season for the Helm 1 again ⛺️😂👍

Giving storms names is a load of nonsense Dave whatever will they think of next! Cool chilled out video and nice photos and sunset footage atb 👍🍺😎

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Your right there Snowy , Americanisation at its best 😂😂 least it was dry for a change 🥶⛺️👍

Fantastic weather, Dave. #NoWind 👍 Stunning night images. Cold nights drawing in now. Lee

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee , the calm before the storm (we didn’t get one tho) , just went out to the shed and there’s a proper chill in the air 🥶👍

@BurtonOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

@@BorderRambler I won't ask what you're doing in the shed 🙃🤣🤣

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

@@BurtonOutdoors just the normal things you do in a potting shed 😂😂😂

@BurtonOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

@@BorderRambler Waiting? (Insert a Party Party reference here from the film Party Party 🤣)

@BurtonOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

43 minutes in 🤣

Great camp/pics on this one Dave, just watched this after my night shift..👍🏻 I’m still waiting to do my first frosty camp of the autumn, unfortunately the rain has set in again for the next week or so! 😖 Good to see you back out in the Helm C-1 also, I actually think it’s my favourite of all my shelters, certainly for the colder season camps anyway.

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

It was nice to have a cold crispy camp for a change , was getting sick of the damp ones 😂 tfw atb Dave ⛺️👍

Great video, Dave! Loved the star shots and drone footage. Regarding the whisky I got a cheap titanium hip flask off Ali Express - perfect for lightweight camping

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate , loved the clear night skies . I will check out the hip flask 👍 atb Dave

I really enjoyed this one Dave - it had some nice serene vibes going on. A superb spot to have some dinner - and rare weather for you I think. Re-the obelisk they would need a bloody good saw to cut that out - mechanical no less. Mind you they had some secret techniques. Well, awesome stars - I could hear you were chuffed they came out and hey the weather showed. Great stuff. All the best. Mark

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mark , it was nice to have perfect conditions for a change . A really relaxed camp and super clear skies . TFW atb Dave 📷⛺️👍

@WyeExplorer

9 ай бұрын

@@BorderRambler Yeah, it felt good for obvious reasons Dave - glad you got them conditions - really makes the difference.

Hi Dave Nice camp, dry and wind free, nice to have a calm tent camp with no flapping What are you going to do for food after this camp, fresh and cook ? I had planned a wet tarp and bivy Friday but looking at the forecast it’s a bit more than just wet !! So can’t decide, will see how I feel and look on the weather app,

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Adrian , I dropped lucky for a change with the weather. I will probs use the packet pasta meals and add chicken or ham to thicken them up . Cooking fresh food …. Me lol . Hope you manage to get a camp , sometimes I think they overhype these forecasts and half the time it’s ok 🤷‍♂️ atb Dave

Wow those stars look amazing. Brilliant video thanks for posting.

@BorderRambler

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching it was a great night for stargazing atb Dave ⛺️👍

Beautiful photos and a perfect camp for this time of year, top stuff mate🌌⛺️👍🏻

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian , about time I had a clear night for stargazing 📷⛺️👍

Nice pitch, slowly acclimatising to winter camping this one. 😄 can I ask what’re you using beneath your sleeping pad, the foil mat?

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

Yes it was great to have a cold crisp camp for a change , the mat I’ve had for years is from tread light gear. www.treadlitegear.co.uk/ripstop-aluminium-camping-groundsheet-footprint-for-exped--neoair-88-p.asp

Hi Dave, you still use the Canon G7x mark iii for the stars?

@BorderRambler

8 ай бұрын

No not these days , GoPro does the night lapses and Sony A6000 for the still shots

Great video 👍

@BorderRambler

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit Carol atb Dave 📷⛺️👍

What a wonderful upload here my friend well done Great channel see you soon be safe always cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

@BorderRambler

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much atb Dave ⛺️👍