Camping On Friday Nights, Leaving From Belfast?

[seanbranagh]

Haha, yes, I remember that. I admired his effort and blind determination that day to keep going.
I had one particular (rather out of shape) friend one day who gave up before even getting out of Donard forest!

[LandyLiam]

When I went camping on Donard taking an 18kg pack it took me 2.5hrs getting up, a week later I did it with no rucksack and it took 1.5hrs, shows the difference it makes. Using my formula Sean should be able to get up in 30 mins without a rucksack 

Remember if anyone complains about you going slow just ask them to carry some of your gear 

[seanbranagh]

Haha, not quite that good. My fastest ever ascent to the top of Donard when I actually tried for a time was about an hour back in 2013.
I had been training a lot earlier this year up and over Binnian with dumbbell weights in my pack for the Island Peak trip. I really got used to the weight then and during the trip.
Although, since the trip, apart from one camping trip up Donard I have mostly been at home eating Doritos and Peperami so I am sure I will have lost some speed by now, lol

[seanbranagh]

I have just posted over here http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5090.30
I might be able to camp on Commedagh this coming Monday night if anyone would be interested. (Weather permitting).
It would be an after dark ascent.

[No time for anything]

It looks like you guys are in great shape compared to me, I'm pretty determined and may huff and puff a bit but always try to push it, thinking my tent may be overkill though as its quite heavy for backpacking.

[seanbranagh]

It's entirely up to you.
I am for heading up on Monday night. I will base my final derision on the forecast on the day. It will take a pretty bad forecast to stop me because I know that Commedagh summit (by the stone shelter) is sheltered from both the south and the west by the Mourne Wall; (the strongest wind likely).
I would be happy to have the company if you decide to join me 

[No time for anything]

I wouldn't be able to do Monday, I don't get back to NI until 14th December but really looking to get out as soon as I get back.