Hey! Thanks for watching ˖⁺ 🕊.⋆ Let me know your thoughts down below! Hope to go on more adventures soon 💚 Kit List - Everything I took / bought along the way: • rab jacket (cirrus jacket, was waterproof) • sun hoodie (also rab, very lightweight) • 2 t-shirts • 2 pants • 3 pairs socks • hiking trousers • waterproof trousers • Fleece (to wear at camp / accommodation) • slide on shoes (for camp / accommodation) • hiking boots • sunhat & glasses • wooly hat • lite 700 sleeping bag (I believe polyester, would recommend a stronger tog) • tent (blackthorn highlander, don't recommend) • inflatable sleeping mat with pillow • jetboil • microfibre towel • flint • camping spoon • 1.5l and 330ml water bottles • lifestraw water filter • ankle support, blister plasters • toiletry items (sunscreen, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, talcon powder, wet wipes, toilet tissue, hand sanitizer, vitamins, razor) • 8 camping meals + snacks • power bank (was needed!) • electronics & chargers • waterproof rain-cover for rucksack Osprey Rucksack 44l If you go in summer take midge spray and a midge net hat I packaged everything except the tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat into 5 dry bags for example I put all my dry clothes into the largest dry bag and electronics were in a small dry bag, items I wanted easier access to I put in the zip compartments of the rucksack. I was quite unlucky with the weather, it's very changeable could be hot & sunny one minute then storming the next. Hope this helped! Maxi ☺

At the start I had to remind myself that this video meant, that you obviously survived. It's really good to see, how far you can get with determination, even when your gear may not be the best suited and you aren't too prepared. Don't know you, but still very proud of you!!

@Maxi-333

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺ Yes I felt so stuck indoors I needed a quick adventure, did not check the weather and had never hiked or camped before haha, but it was one of the best things ever, even despite the challenges! Will be going on more adventures soon :)

I watch so many trail videos, but I have to say this was one of my favourites. What a beautiful soul you seem to be! Your spirit in this was so infectious and it was lovely to see both the ups and the downs. I bet your parents were so proud when they saw this video. You did so well. I look forward to seeing many more adventures in your future ❤

@Maxi-333

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Eleanor for such a sweet message 🥰 Yes, if all goes to plan I should be having a few days in Snowdonia next week 😀 All the best!

Reminded me of when I did it in the rain and it’s so miserable at times but you look back the next day with fond memories! About to do WHW again in May. Hoping for the sun! Well done!

@Maxi-333

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, yeah it's funny I loved it so much despite being miserable sometimes 😂 Think you'll have great time this May!

Watching this for the 2nd time! I've done a few long distance treks and initially watching your trek I was almost screaming at my laptop but 100% by the end end of it it I was cheering you on and genuinely happy for you! Definitely upgrade your kit and please keep doing it! Ive never met you but i truly felt proud of you by the end!

@Maxi-333

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! A second time is truly a great compliment 🙏❤ I would scream at myself too watching this haha but yes I will do another & it will be much more comfortable next time aha! Also it's not a hike as such but my latest video has some nature footage of Richmond and the deers you might like :) Cheers!!

This was great to watch. Well done for completing the hike! I started the walk on 19th September and had a very similar experience to you, especially the rainy night outside Kinlochleven. Woke up in the middle of the night with a puddle in the corner of my tent :' )

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! oh man, yeah we had it rough haha :) well done for completing it too 😄

Well done 👏👏there’s nothing better than learning by your own mistakes. Takes guts to do it on your own first time.

@Maxi-333

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sandra! 🫶

The water bottle collapsing in half because of the weight lmao, I am creased! 🤣 4:46 Fabulous video Hunnay, I’m doing it myself the first week of September. I *was* nervous about doing it but after witnessing this hell that you went though, I’m sure I’ll be fine 🙃 Can’t be any worse can it!? Proud of you 👏🏻

@Maxi-333

15 күн бұрын

@@BRIXandSTRINGS Thank you!! ❤️ Haha yes don’t worry it can’t go any worse than mine did 😂 good luck!

Hi Maxi, well done on getting to the end of this trek, after your first few steps it seemed to be against you but you kept going mate. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and hope you get to go on some further adventures. Cheers Glyn.

@Maxi-333

Ай бұрын

Thank you Glyn I appreciate it! More adventure incoming ☺

Enjoyed the video. I go back and do the way often to keep fitness up. Knowing obviously nothing bad happened to you allowed me a good chuckle. Particularly the bit above kinlochleven where you were going to wait out the rain rather than get the tent up. Schadenfreude aside it's the miserable bits that make it more of an adventure. Well done and all the best.

@Maxi-333

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Jack! That's cool, haha yeah glad you found funny & yeah was a great adventure, all the best :)

Such a great and often brutally honest video. There’s so many fluffy postcard perfect West Highland Way videos on KZread that paint it as an almost effortless cosy journey with all their years of experience and expensive camping equipment, but seeing a real relatable new person like yourself out there and overcoming the horrible weather, cold and pushing through with sheer determination and heart was so uplifting and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing the highs, lows and real adventure. Do the Pennine Way next! 😊

@Maxi-333

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes it's true there are so many experienced hiking videos on the WHW doing it in nice weather. I definitely should have done a 1 night test of my tent etc before going on this but I didn't imagine it would be that bad and I planned it all quite last minute. A good learning experience anyway and I still had a great thu-hike 😄 I'm actually planning on taking my new tent out for a test tomorrow and I think the weather still not great but it's been bad for weeks and I just want to get out haha. Okay I will check out the Pennine way!! Cheers ✌

@To-ingAndFro-ing

2 ай бұрын

I second this comment, wholly refreshing to watch! And a confidence boost aswell, as I’ll be attempting it myself soon!

@To-ingAndFro-ing

2 ай бұрын

That’s a good point about the tent, are there any other bits of your lot that you’ve decided to replace since this trip?

@Maxi-333

2 ай бұрын

@@To-ingAndFro-ing Thanks Natalie! Good luck for your hike ✨

@Maxi-333

2 ай бұрын

@@To-ingAndFro-ing Tent is the main one, it's a better size with the rain-cover already on. I can't imagine it raining much when you go at this time of year though. You might need a midge net haha. And again my sleeping bag was a lightweight summer one so was pretty cold. I just had the one coat but a proper waterproof would've been good 😂 and then I should've brought a lighter with me for when my jet-boil ignition broke. Anyway rest of kit was spot on haha

Maxi I was utterly gripped to this video. I live at loch fyne ( not far from Lomond) this had me totally feeling such admiration for you. Maxi I’m a mum of a 32 year old …. Always tell your parents where you are lol …. I’m sure they would have worried but also had been as proud as you felt. I was crying with you at the end. Thank you for such an honest video . Please do more

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Cindy! Lovely place to live :) Sometimes it's best parents don't know everything haha, no but I did tell someone where I was in case I went missing etc. Aw, yes I'll do more in the future ☺

@cindykellaway1025

8 ай бұрын

@@Maxi-333 glad someone knew. Yes my son lives in Canada now ( French alps for 8 years before) I’m certain I don’t know 99 % of his stuff lol …. I do get the “ just to let you know the operation went well 🤪🤭😱😂😂” Yeap that’s true …. Good luck stay safe

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

wow nice! hahaa@@cindykellaway1025

Maxi, absolutely brilliant video / film buddy. Watching this I’ve made my mind up and Iam going to attempt WHW .. don’t know when BUT I will 😅

@Maxi-333

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot man! You won't regret it, I still cherish that week on trail even despite my challenges haha! You got to do it 😃

@ranbirsingh7666

5 ай бұрын

@@Maxi-333 - But definitely NO Camping ⛺️ 😬🫣

@Maxi-333

5 ай бұрын

Why not? 😆@@ranbirsingh7666

@ranbirsingh7666

5 ай бұрын

@@Maxi-333 after watching you struggle with those storms in the video 🫣

@Maxi-333

5 ай бұрын

All part of the adventure 😂@@ranbirsingh7666

Brilliant, I've wanted to do this for a while,, so nice to know there are some vegan options for food along the route thank you 🙏👍👍👍

@Maxi-333

Ай бұрын

Cheers! Yes thankfully it's easy to do vegan 🙏😃

Breathtaking episode, these shots are just unmatched! 👏👏

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Excellent adventure well done and thanks for taking us with you.

@Maxi-333

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark! 😃You're welcome, Cheers :)

I loved this! It brought back so many wonderful memories for me! Thank you for sharing!

@Maxi-333

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome :) Thanks that's so nice to hear 😀

Great video Maxi. You are having a not very good whether but you all way stay positive and happy. 👍

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Cheers 😄

Fab video! Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed it. I'm off in a couple of weeks, not camping but in hostels. Slightly panicking as I've stupidly picked the hardest days for my long ones without realising 😅

@Maxi-333

3 ай бұрын

Amazing, glad you enjoyed! I hope you have a great hike, perfect timing I think! Weather should be good and no midges yet hopefully 🌞 Yes & on the harder terrain days it takes even longer haha! But don't worry I'm assuming that you've planned it for 7 days? so you'll never be too exhausted. Plus you're in hostels so it doesn't matter too much how late you arrive. I remember people arriving into Beinglas campsite at like 9pm! haha. And then enjoy your rest more on the easier days. 😃

@emilysuffield8310

3 ай бұрын

@@Maxi-333 I'm actually doing it 6, but now thinking 7 would have been better. But the days will be long so my plan is just to get up early, walk slow and take loads of breaks :)

@Maxi-333

3 ай бұрын

@@emilysuffield8310 Oof I see haha! Yeah I'd get up early but if you've experience you'll be absolutely fine! If it gets tough remember there's people who do it in 5 😉 Good Luck :) and yes remember to soak in the beauty, don't rush!

That was beautiful, seeing yesterday’s mood change to hope, expectation then joy! You’re a lovely person. And so rare to see a camping video where the star relishes vegan. I recommend Tent Meals which are more filling (800 cal) and more tasty than other vegan dehydrated meals I’ve tried. Can be hydrated with cold water too in emergency. Anyway, thanks again for taking us along….

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter!! Nice, are you vegan too? Ok I will check them out. You know when my jet boil broke I never thought to try the meals with cold water 😅 oh well haha

@petergilbert72

7 ай бұрын

@@Maxi-333 I don’t eat meat from land animals, eggs or milk but I do eat fish and lots of vegetables, nuts, fruit etc. it’s always nice to find vegan cafes which I find invariably have a really welcoming vibe too 😃. Tent Meals aren’t as dehydrated as ones in vacuum packs so can rehydrate with less water than fully dehydrated pouches and also hydrate with cold water over a longer period of time. Their packaging is minimal too. Shelf life is a few months instead of a few years though! Different topic: I think you would enjoy WildBeare’s camping adventures on KZread if you haven’t come across her yet. She visits Gwynedd and her rough adventures are more about nature and her surroundings than ‘conquering peaks’. 🙏

@Maxi-333

7 ай бұрын

Brilliant, I love to hear that! Yeah I like vegan places, have worked in a few vegan cafes and restaurants now. Right, a few month is fine :) I've not i'll check out her channel 😃 @@petergilbert72

Watched it! Liked it man, really really comparable to my own WHW trip, about a week later and still had storm Agnes rests etc. Was wet ALL THE FRICKIN TIME haha :p. I also like the longer videos, I think it’s more detailed and immersive than for example a 15 minute ‘I did the WHW’ video. A tip I could give is to buy a tent that’s a bit ‘higher’, like I have the terra Nova helm compact one and Its great because you can actually sit upright in it. Most of the time a bit heavier than the windtunnel type solo tents but I gladly carry a few 100 grams extra for this. Lookin forward to further adventures and videos mate! Well done

@Maxi-333

7 ай бұрын

Cheers man! I know, i did this so last minute I just bought a cheap tent online haha and couldn't even sit up in it 🤣 I've already got rid of it! Nice, yeah looking forward to going on a sunny hike in spring & summer :)

Maxi well done I love your enormously positive personality and wish you all the luck in the world. Starting WHW tomorrow nut staying in accommodation . It will be my second trip WHW and I love it. Awesome 👏

@Maxi-333

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Shelley! I think you have timed it well to go 😊 hope you have a great second WHW ✨🌞

Well done young man. I really enjoyed watching you complete the trek and was happy for you to overcome your problems with the stove etc. I hope to do the same trek myself one day but being in my 50s I may have to break down the journey to more camping stops. Oh, and I'll buy a tent that goes up outer first! Cheers

@Maxi-333

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike! Yes I think would be lovely to do in 8 - 10 days and can relax more :) Don't worry about being in your 50's though there was a surprising number of 60 and even 70 years olds doing the hike! Yes, glad my video has helped and you'll get a proper tent haha 😃

You did it, more than most have. And it's better scenery than London 👍

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Yes! sure is 🤩

@NotMyChannel1962

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

Great video 👍🏻 welldone .

@Maxi-333

5 ай бұрын

Cheers man!

Great video Maxi. I'm hoping to do this hike next year in May as part of an ambitious John O Groats to Lands End so have been watching plenty of hiking videos of the West Highland Way, and this was one of the most enjoyable! Thanks for the video and I hope you get to experience many more adventures in the future.

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Thanks that means a lot! No way that's awesome, doesn't it take like 2 months?!

@johndixon3631

7 ай бұрын

Hey Maxi. Yep planning on around 70 days. I guess to enjoy a long hike it's important to allow time to enjoy the sights and surroundings - and time to rest too! Cheers!

@Maxi-333

7 ай бұрын

God yes have some days for recovery! That sounds like an incredible challenge John, Wish you the best of luck for it 👍

I am enjoying watching you from my chair nursing a fractured ankle. Love your honesty when things go wrong. Maybe get a better tent?

@Maxi-333

3 ай бұрын

Ah hope your ok! It's funny you say that, you should watch my newest video! 🥰

Well done. I hope i have better weather in April/May 24

@Maxi-333

8 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed for you!

Enjoyed your hike, l think your biggest problem was you tent was too small, about the size of a coffin no room for your knapsack in the tent or to cook out of the rain, you probably could have got a bigger one with little more weight. What time of year did you do the walk, was it a few weeks ago

@Maxi-333

7 ай бұрын

I know, I've already scrapped the tent! was terrible. It was cheap and called the highlander so actually made for hike lol. But I'll have to get a more expensive one it will be worth it. I walked 21st - 28th Septemeber Cheers 😃

Yay! Less you and more views. You did it! Hooray!

@Maxi-333

4 ай бұрын

Yay, Thank You!! ☺

This is a video about how NOT TO DO A HIKE. I can’t believe how unprepared you were to do this. Please make sure you are more prepared next time you do a hike. Other places it could be more dangerous.

@Maxi-333

4 ай бұрын

Yes it was fantastic!

You were so not properly prepared for this..... Biggest mistake is not letting your next of kin know what you were about to do. Always leave an itinerary and call or message them when you leave for the day and when you arrive at the days destination. You don't want to gamble with your life. Lessons learned I guess

@Maxi-333

5 ай бұрын

what, I let people know of course haha just not my parents. and yeah a lot of places no phone service where camped so don't say your gonna message and then you can't, they'll get worried