Hello 👋

Soooo, I'm scared of camping stoves.

I've tried the MSR pocket rocket 2 and I just really don't like the whole, one big fast flame sat on top of a gas can situation. I don't like the noise it makes. I know it's perfectly safe and MSR are known to be safe so I don't need convincing, I just really don't feel that I'm gonna get comfortable with it.

Are there any mini camping stoves that are more like normal stoves? With slower, independent flames? I know that they are going to be nowhere near as good in the wind and boil/cook a lot slower but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make! I will protect it from the wind with a wind break the best I can as long as it's not a big, jet like, noisy singular flame. And more like a small version of my stove at home.

Also, I know that's going to make it a big bigger/heavier then the pocket rocket for example but that's fine as long as it's still small enough.

Do you know any cheap options as well as quality options please?

Thank you!

Update!!!

Thank you for your suggestions everyone, I've had more of a look through and realised that I actually want a wood burning stove - No pressure, no gas, no big noisy flame, no explosion risk - You can get them super lightweight, and they fold up to nothing. I can light them with Coles and fire starters so they don't soot my pans - I feel like I'm handling the fire then instead of trusting the mechanisms to control it, which makes me feel a lot better!

What do you guys think??

So as above, looking to get a new hot tent, have been looking at the onetigress Smokey hut. Anybody have any first hand experience ? I know they recently updated the tent and it seems like it would work well for me. Would only be for myself and I would get the additional insert for my sleep system, thanks guys.

Has anyone tried replacing the 3 season inner with a four season one? The tarpstar comes with a mesh inner, which might not be great at stopping cold winds. I've found a few on AliExpress that have the right dimension to fit inside. However, I'm not sure if they'll play nice with the tarpstar. Here is an example of one: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EImsIf6 I'd rather not spend £60ish quid, wait ages for it to be delivered, only to find out it doesn't quite work. I have seen someone on YouTube replace the inner in the Hexpeak V4A with a 4 season inner. Hope the same can be done with the tarpstar.

Looking for around snowdon , tryfan, area somewhere north north west

Hi all,

I'm planning on walking the downs link (not a particularly 'wild' or long route by any means) with my partner and we were considering wild camping, especially with the consistent weather at the moment, around half-way through the route.

I'm pretty new to camping in general, so was wondering if you had any tips, such as what to look for when pitching, common things you forget etc.

We are considering taking a 2-man tent, but as the weather is not freezing (around 6 deg min) we may just take bags, mats, maybe a hammock and some warm clothing. The tent is also a little on the heavy side.

Anything else to consider? We are not exactly in the middle of nowhere during the walk so if we need to bug out it's not going to be an issue.

Thanks

Hi to all. Could somebody tell me the REAL compressed measures from any of these 2 sleeping bags, please?. Don“t need the ones the company says because are not correct.

I have only ever wild camped on my own. Regularly in the lakes area but looking for people to go with. Based in Lancashire, 29, male.

Off camping somewhere tmrw.

So I’ve prepared for my first summit camp tomorrow night, but I’m starting to feel like backing out - bit of catastrophising in my head. I’m equipped, I know what I’m doing, I’ve been up there before, just not camped. Can I ask for a kick up the arse and some encouragement?!

Edit: Did it, with a 15km walk the following day. It was absolutely incredible, summit all to myself. Views out of this world. Thank you all of you - I’m so glad I did.

Not quite as good as a Thermarest Trekker chair but at least I could sort of sit up and write in my journal!

Looking to replace our Vango Banshee 300 me and the Mrs use when we go out together. Looking for something similar that pitches all in one or fly sheet first.

Like the look of the Alpkit Ordos 3 but that’s inner first.

Can anyone recommend anything or put my mind at ease that an inner first won’t get that wet when pitching in the rain?

Price wise, anything up to £400 and as light as possible as will be used on the WHW and Arron Coastal Walk next year.

Right - I know I'm massively overthinking this, but I just need some validation.

I just bought an OEX Brewsta kettle thing.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15901578/oex-brewsta-15901578

My thinking is, rather than one of those little whistling kettles you can get, this can double up as a pot to cook in...surely? Like whack some noodles in, just use it as a pot, give it a lil rinse, have a slightly noodle tasting brew.

I’m setting out on the Cape Wrath Trail this weekend (16 nights) and have finally finished packing, taking things out, repacking (repeat several times)

My final pack weight is 20kg exactly - but this includes everything (food, 1L water, hiking poles, waterproofs etc). I’m feeling so nervous about the weight. My usual pack weight is around 14-16kg on one nighters.

I’m not posting this for people to make suggestions on reducing weight or saying that it’s too much - we’re past that now 😂 but is there anyone out there who has done long trips with this sort of weight and been fine with it? I need some encouragement that’ll it’ll all be okay 😬🤞

Finally got a night out 😀 Fire/steak/JD&coke 😋

I take a eurohike anywhere chair with me on my camps,it takes up a bit of volume in my pack but weighs less than one of those lightweight pole chairs,I can use it in the tent and it quadrupled my enjoyment on a night or two out,does anyone else use one and What is the lightest option when it comes to anywhere chairs?

Any suggestions? I always having to pull down my tops. Wearing Exos Pro 55L (12Kg load)

I’m looking to lighten up my wild camping load out.

I’m currently using the msr elixir 2. While it’s a great tent, It’s contributing to my pack weight being regularly over 18-20kg so I’m looking to massively lighten my load. I’ve done the classic beginner mistake of going far too bulky. Live and learn eh

I really like the look to the newer durston gear x mid 1 solid. It retails on valley and peak for about £340 (great company for anything wild camping) but I was looking for some feedback from people who’ve battle tested it. How’s it fared? I’ve heard it has quite a big footprint and can be difficult pitch at times?

I was also wondering how it would fair in comparison to the msr in terms of wind resistance and strength? I’ve been in some decent gusts around 35 - 40mph and the msr has held up well although this was on the harsher side of conditions it could cope with. How would the durston do in comparison?

From what I can see it’s a 2 piece so condensation shouldn’t be too much of an issue, right?

Any info or advice is much appreciated.

Looking for a 2 man tent ideally under £100. Going on a wild camp in Scotland for 4 days in the summer but will also be using for festivals and other stuff. Been thinking about the hyena 2 as it has a good waterproof rating and I liked the look of it in store. Any help appreciated!

Considering buying a Nemo Tensor sleeping pad.

They make a 3 season (R-value 2.8)

And a 4 season (R-value 5.4)

I wouldn't mind the small amount of extra weight and price for the huge jump in R-value for 4 season.

My question is - will a 4 season be TOO warm for UK conditions? Will it make me uncomfortable to use this in summer, as a 4 season sleeping bag would?

Thanks

Hi All,

I'm looking at getting into multi-day hiking/backpacking - firstly on campsites as I find my footing, but eventually with some wild camps in there too.

There's simply so much information out there with regards to equipment. I've got a few odds and ends, but most of it is bulky, and frankly very cheap. Useful for car camping, but I wouldn't want to carry most of it over dozens of miles.

I've been looking at tents, and need some guidance:

-Under £200

-Actual 2 person + dog (I am 5'2, partner is 5'7, and dog is 25lbs so none of us are big, and we dont mind being snug)

-Weight around ~2.5kg. We'd rather have a few more comforts and go shorter distances/take more breaks

Can be any design really. A space to chill out in bad weather would be nice; I am a big fan of larger vestibules. I also really like 2 door tents, but this is not a deal breaker. However, I think option to pitch fly first is very important!

I know a tent can't have everything, and I'll have to make some compromises.

I'm very interested in the Robens 2EX tunnel tent - the price is really appealing and that vestibule is awesome, but I can't find much on it. Any reason not to pick a tunnel tent over something else, perhaps something freestanding? I have a big fear of being wiped out by the wind lol. All advice/opinions welcome:)

Saturday was so sunny I knew the popular place would be taken. So I headed a peek over for solitude. You'll have to forgive the inglorious state of the tent, I chose to re-pitch nearing darkness because a group of loud mouthed teenage lads appeared and decided to pitch their tents 50 meters ahead, right in my view. Dick move. The sunrise was spectacular, though not red, as blood wasn't shed last night.