r/WestHighlandWay • u/Perci117 • 18d ago

Tent queries please

So planning on doing a fast and light WHW 4-5 days. Planning on heading off mid Feb.

I was thinking of taking the NH Mongar 2 UL.

Has anyone completed it in Feb and used a similar tent with no issues?

Thanks

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u/Apart-Assignment-860 18d ago

February. very short days. cold wet and miserable likely. snow and frost possible. many buisnesses enroute on short winter hours

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u/arcanoth94 18d ago

Depends where you're camping. If you're at campsites you'll be fine. If you're wild camping on an exposed hillside I would recommend something more storm worthy.

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u/Perci117 18d ago

Hopefully campsites, I believe there are plenty on the way through.

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u/h5n1zzp 18d ago

Yeah - but how many of them will be open in February?

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u/Matthewgardner86 18d ago

As the other guy says, check which campsites are open.

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u/WannaBeeUltra 18d ago

I’ve never used that tent so can’t really advise on specifics. In February the weather is probably going to be a little rough, so it might be a good idea to prioritise a strong tent over an ultralight one.

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u/ItsTheOneWithThe 18d ago

You need a 4 season tent in Feb.

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u/Perci117 18d ago

Yeah, made the decision to do just that, looking at the Tarptent Scarp 1.

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u/m000nm0th 14d ago

Why not wait one month and do it in March. Scotland in February is dreich and cold.

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u/Perci117 12d ago

For the challenge. Its gunna be type 2 fun for sure