Run.Hike.Bike.Paddle.Camp - Outdoor Adventures in Ireland & UK
I’m a filmmaker from Northern Ireland, love the outdoors want YOU to come along on a new adventure. We will explore, maybe see something new, have a chat and importantly maybe a laugh or two.
Wild camping, fast packing, trail running, hiking, bikepacking, gravel biking, paddle camping, van camping and a bit of bushcraft.
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I live in western Oregon and the climate seems to be VERY similar, the gray misery in the winter and long sunny summers. Though we're a little further south so the days aren't quite as short in winter. Similar culture as well, there are a few prepared folks who get out in the gray wet, but most stay inside.
I have worn Crocs at home for many years and suffer wearing regular shoes and boots while away from home. I am retired and have no padding left on the soles of my feet so the cushioned Crocs are heaven when kicking out of regular shoes and boots. I ordered a pair of barefoot sneaks to try out because i have wide feet from the croc wearing and wide enough shoes are really hard to find. I like the look of the Trackers and your review has convinced me to order a pair for this fall/winter. I live in the Rockies in snow country so there will be sheepskin inserts and heavy socks. Hopefully that will add enough padding so that I wont be feeling so much pain from walking.
Was in here in May for first time - quite the place. Great channel by the way bro!
Great video Stephen, I do like those Suunto Wing Headphones, I may have to look at investing in a pair, definitely useful on those long hikes as I like to listen to audio books. Also that Durston X-Mid 1 is definitely on my wish list for a summer tent 😁 Atb, Brian.
Great video, however your spelling of Milngavie (and yes I know how to pronounce it correctly) at 3 minutes into the video was rather grating. Having said that - great laughs!
Glad it didn’t put you off too much. I actually doubled checked the spelling and somehow my brain didn’t see the problem 🙈
I have inattentive ADHD and my Dr diagnosed me with high levels of stress recently. They recommended meditation and acupuncture for my stress - perhaps it's something to look into? Fresh honey and lemon are great for the throat; I always have a little tub premade for when I go hikes. And drink plenty of water. I'm really happy you're making progress on your health journey. I love your videos (the views, the editing, the humour - all of it) but I feel sad that you are dealing with so much stress. Please be kind to yourself. There's only one YOU. You don't have to respond to this. No pressure... 👀 Just have fun with what you do and we'll have fun too. All the best, Stephen.
And in the blue corner Stephen "200g" Reid. Ding ding.. great video buddy, look forward to seeing the rest of the trip. We were under the same rain clouds! Shame for the weather you got, but this week its been 🌨️ snowing on high tops so every cloud eh
I think cycling in the rain is worse than running in it. Just did 40miles in the rain on the bike and hated it
Love the midgey song 😂😂😂
It’ll be charting soon 😂
This is the first gear dump I have enjoyed in ages. So refreshing to watch someone who thinks about their gear and not just copy every other pootuber.
Thanks! I’ve come at this from my trail/mountain running background which has probably influenced a few of my choices.
Great video….its a subscribe from me fella….very informative and helpful…what were the drysacks you are using for your sleeping gear and socks…size and make..?
Hey friend, your gear is cool but 9.5kg is not even remotely ultralight, which is usually defined as under 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
For me ultralight is about using the minimal kit for your needs rather than hitting a weight target, although that is part of it. Some of this kit would fit into a “stricter”ultralight load kit so I think it counts. I carry a lot of extra kit for filmmaking which adds about 2kg to the weight and I was also including about 1kg of food. Take the food and camera kit off and it’s down to 6.5kg.
Use a fishing rod with a level wind reel, can control speed, works awsome! Can also spool your string on it.
Have to agree with others who have commented to say that this was the best gear breakdown (what was in my pack) video we have watched…and we’ve seen a few! Amazing how you kept the weight down. We love the thought of doing a through hike, we’ve got all the kit now, but still worry about the weight (typical older folks!) 😕 Also, very interesting to know how long you take to edit - it’s the same for us….hours and hours of work. We fully appreciate that and look forward to your next videos….Tim & Selina
Thanks appreciate that! I was actually worried it wasn’t very good
I just bought one, arrivng tooday.
Get a bunch of you together and do cleanups of an area. You might also suggest this to local school students as an environmental science project or to Scout Troops as an Eagle Project to maintain an area particularly if you can get the property owner's permission to camp there periodically in exchange.
I spent 3 years living on the Isle of Harris. I had all sorts of jackets Gore-Tex , pile fleece smocks and Páramo. I spent days on end up in the hills in wind and rain that was absolutely brutal and my go to became a paramo alta jacket and velez trousers. They kept me dry and comfortable in those kind of conditions better than top of the range goretex jackets. I washed them regularly (as I do with all my gear) and reroofed about every 3 washes. After living in Asia for the last decade I’m now going to be spending more time in the UK and it’s interesting to see the Paramo range and what they have to offer a decade later. The only thing I preferred a goretex shell for is in warmer weather when It would mainly be in my pack.
If you pack it in, pack it out! Leave NO evidence you, or anyone, has been there! The next camper will thank you! Do NOT build campfires; get a backpacking stove and use it! I tend to prefer alcohol stoves, but the butane ones work well, also.
Nice Suunto Watch there. I have it and the tracks are amazing
Yeah I’m really enjoying using it. Big difference to the small garmin watches I had been using
OK Stephen I'm calling up to yours as my bag is a ton.
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That was a great video. Superb sunset. Watch it all. Cheers from Norway 🙂👍
I came here to say something 😄 Oh yeah nice run thru thanks 👍
Thanks fer the comment 😁
Solid kit run down.... well thought out... there's nothing like a pillow and sleep mat to get a good rest before another big day of hiking.... we may have gone even lighter in our younger days.... but recovery with good sleep becomes more and more important.... Overall it's a great hike for not having to carry loads of food.... ideal for keeping things light 👍
The way I see it, 8hours vs 4hours sleep is far more beneficial than saving an extra kilo
The ball should be a local hero of yours, Joey 'Dunlop'
😂 I should have thought of that!
Try 'Trench' foot balm - basically waterproofing for feet. Even if they get wet you won't get that white waxy softening that leads to foot problems.
I’ll have to check that out thanks!
That's incredible
Imagine if you had a blow torch you’d get rid of the entire swarm in one go
😂 I’ve considered going back with some kind of flame thrower. Probably accidentally cause a massive wildfire though. It’s like a tinderbox up there in dry weather
"do a wild poo" 😂 Thanks for the video...full of good tips 🤓
It’s a new trendy kind of poo
Footwear wise, I used bridgedale liner socks under my outer socks with non waterproof trail runners. I had wet feet most days on the whole Pennine way, I didn't get a single blister (some people also use toe socks liners that also reduce blisters on toes) buy some plastic foot bags, used for pedicures/footcare, when you get to camp, dry/powder your feet, put dry socks on, then the plastic foot bags then put your wet shoes back on, your feet stay dry and your body heat dries your shoes out while round camp/in the pub. The last time I did the Pennine way, I used bread bags, but you don't half get some funny looks while walking round the shops/pubs , the clear foot shaped bags are much better. I'll probably do a kit list before we set off on the Pennine way at the end of the month, watch this space as they say 👍🏻
First time I’ve gotten a blister in a long time. That powder sounds like a good idea
As an avid podcast listener, I'm intrigued by which podcasts you listened to during your trip. Can you share?
I listened to a Not Just The Tudors episode about the Glencoe Massacre as research for one the videos. Also Kermode & Mayos take about movies.
I love seeing different load outs even if I'm not planning a big trip. This has made me rethink some things that I carry regularly on camping trips like two head torches. I could carry one and save 150g considering it's only properly dark for 5 hours these days 😂 I'm undecided about the trail runners, I like the idea but I think I'll be sticking with boots for now at least. Cheers for the video, it's given me food for thought 👍
Glad you found it useful! The trail runners switch has seemingly come from the USA from people doing really long distance trails. Definitely suit a drier climate better but personally I’m done with heavy boots for anything but cold winter conditions. I think the goretex version of these ones would have been perfect for these conditions.
Found your breakdown of the kit you used really informative and so much better than most others I've seen. Would be interested in your views on the Brynje Thermo Shirt (I've bought the merino summer & winter versions). I've found them fantastic for thermoregulation, although they need to be worn under another base layer as they make you look like Rab C Nesbit! Also, the Pitch Meeting reference was Tight!
Glad it was useful! Are those the string vest things? My feeling is that I’d like all my layers to be able to be worn alone and I would NOT look good in just one of those 😂
@@StephenJReid I don't either, that's why you'll never see me in them without another layer🤣. But I don't sweat as much wearing them, which is a big bonus
Good list - I have the same tent and think it is perfection especially as poles are essential 👍 Looking forward the other films - to see how much pain you go through 😂 (sorry - I’m not laughing - honest)
Quite a bit more pain to come 😂🙈
Swiss army knife batman?
😂😂 Bantam
In a world full of backpack breakdowns for ultralight through hikes, this is by far the best one I have seen! I love how you take the time to explain the pros and cons of the various options and give a whole shed load of advice! Thank you so much.
Thanks Phil! I don’t see the point in just showing the items, needs to be explained why that particular item was chosen.
@@StephenJReid you did it so well mate, like I said, there are plenty of vids but I haven't seen any that makes as much sense.
Do you mean 9.5LBS? (to be ultralight?)
9.5kg, but without the cameras, food & electronics I think it would be about 6.5kg. I aim for what I call a “comfortable ultralight” so prioritising sleep and taking a bigger mat. I think good sleep is more useful than shedding another 300grams.
@@StephenJReid ah ok no worries. Just in case you didn't know, I'm the thru hiking world, ultralight is defined as a base weight of less than 10lbs. Good videos though, well done!
Cool Story!
I'm so thankful the midges in South Africa (at least the parts that I'm from) don't bite, they're a nuisance around bins but they generally leave us alone, we don't need any of the anti midge kit here.
It’s hard to get an idea of just how unbearable they are until you’ve been driven half mad by them. It’s a totally unbearable sensation
Great video is for anyone planning a backpacking trip...oh you have lots of cameras I love it all, especially the Dji pocket 3 and 360 camera...Goos smart watch makes a detailed review. 16:06 its cool I love to learn about new gadgets...Overall, this seems like a well-planned and lightweight kit. Thanks for sharing Sir
Thanks Ajay, glad you found it useful!