The Wandering Forester
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Black Mountain, Wild Camp - with a visit by the Army!
The Black Mountain (Y Mynydd Du to give it its proper name) in the west of the Brecon Beacons National Park is an area of upland moors and stunning escarpments. For this visit I ascended Fan Brycheinniog from the east and camped near to the Bronze Age burial cairn on Fan Foel. This is my 2nd camp of the year and i was blessed with excellent weather though I arrived to late for the sunset.
During the night I saw my first moonrise- a blood red moon at that, was visited briefly by a fox and by a succession of army patrols, some of which thought I was their checkpoint! Unfortunately I wasn't able to film any of this!
Website: www.thornesonline.com
facebook: thewanderingforester1
instagram: the_wandering_forester
Equipment on this trip: (some of which I have had for years!)
Garmin InReach mini 2
Filming:
Gopro Hero 9
Gopro Mediamod
Rode Go ll wireless microphone.
Generic (ie cheap!) tripod/selfie stick from Amazon
Joby lightweight tripod
Rucsac:
Osprey Exos
Tent:
Durston Xmid 1P solid
4 Easton 9in pegs
4 Big Sky 6in nails
6 Vampire 6in pegs
Sleep systems:
3mm Foam pad
RAB Ascent 900 sleeping bag
Nemo Tensor Long Wide Insulated sleep mat
Flextail Gear pillow
Cooksets:
Featherlight 700 stove.
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A sub zero summit winter wild camp in wind, snow and ice.
มุมมอง 81514 วันที่ผ่านมา
My first camp of 2025. This time in the central Brecon Beacons on the frozen and windy summit of Fan Fawr, just a couple of days after the snow fall at the start of January. Website: www.thornesonline.com facebook: thewanderingforester1 instagram: the_wandering_forester Equipment on this trip: Garmin InReach mini 2 Filming: Gopro Hero 9 Gopro Mediamod Rode Go ll wirel...
I'm back at last - a chill night and "proper" cooking. Plus a new tent and new stove.
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Cooking Christmas dinner in a tent on the Black Mountains - how else to celebrate being back in the hills after almost three months. Just taking a break from the house renovations to relax and have a bit of me time Website: www.thornesonline.com facebook: thewanderingforester1 instagram: the_wandering_forester Equipment on this trip: (some of which I have had for year...
Brecon Beacons wildcamp - not the best weather ever!
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The Met Office promised decent weather - but they got it wrong!. After a break of six weeks I finally had the chance to get out for a wild camp. Still, I needed a reset and that is what I got.
First Time Camping On Kinder Scout - Such A Stunning Location!
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For my first Peak District wildcamp I chose Kinder Scout. The journey up from Gloucestershire was pretty fraught with road closures and delays caused by accident on the motorway but once I got there I was blown away by the place. I went up via Ringing Roger, camped above Grindslow Clough and descended via Grindslow Knoll. with the heather in full bloom and both the evening and morning blessed w...
When Winds Ruin the Adventure!
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What has the Met office got against me? I checked the weather forecast a couple of hours before I left home - in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales winds were predicted at low 20's mph with high 20's / low 30's mph gusts. Expected to be partially cloudy and no rain expected. That's not what happened! Website: www.thornesonline.com facebook: thewanderingforester1 instagram: instagram...
Finding Solitude: Just Me And My Durston XMid In The Brecon Beacons
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I'm back in the Brecon Beacons National Park for a chilled overnight on Carreg Yr Ogof, a hill much altered by limestone quarrying. Almost got a sunset. And for a change hardly any clag! I had a few problems with the camera and sound on this one - so apologies for that. Website: www.thornesonline.com facebook: thewanderingforester1 instagram: the_wandering_forester Eq...
The Weather was not as Forecast - Again!
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Starting a target of camping on all the Hewitts in the Brecon Beacons National Park, I was promised cloud above the hills - and they were - until I got there! Website: www.thornesonline.com facebook: thewanderingforester1 instagram: the_wandering_forester Equipment on this trip: (some of which I have had for years!) Garmin InReach mini 2 Filming: Gopro Hero 9 Gopro Me...
Hiking the Coniston Fells in one day : Wainwrights 123 - 129
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Our biggest walk during our week in the Lake District. Started by climbing Wetherlam from Coppermines Valley, then up the Prison band to Swirl How, onto Great Carrs, Grey Friar and Brim Fell. Then across Goat's Hawse to Dow Crag and back to Coniston along Walna Scar Road. A long day but really enjoyable.
Bagging two Langdale Wainwrights
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Our annual Wainwright bagging holiday in the Lake District - in the Langdales grabbing Cold Pike and Pike of Blisko.
Wind, Clag And An Issue With My New Xmid 1P Fly.
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This is my first trip to Cadair Idris since I started the Channel almost three years ago. I started off in sunshine and excellent views but by the time I summited the clouds had descended. The wind was very gusty during the night and caused some issues with my pitch. Website: www.thornesonline.com facebook: thewanderingforester1 instagram: the_wandering_forester Equip...
Success! - Last Leg Of The Journey!
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The Cumbria Way stretches over 74 miles between Ulverston and Carlisle in the English Lake District. We walked the trail in five stages, starting from Carlisle and walking south. We woke up to a beautiful day on Torver Common, packed up and set off on the final leg to Ulverston. Took breakfast a Beacon Tarn and then made our way through the south lakes countryside taking plenty of breaks in the...
Langdale to Torver Common - Easier Terrain But Long Miles!
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The Cumbria Way stretches over 74 miles between Ulverston and Carlisle in the English Lake District. We walked the trail in five stages, starting from Carlisle and walking south. On day 4 of our Cumbria Way journey we start to leave the high fells behind us as we walk out of the Langdale Valley past Skelwith and Colwith Forces, up to Tarn House and down into Coniston. After stopping at the Blac...
Through Three Beautiful Valleys - Keswick to Langdale
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The Cumbria Way stretches over 74 miles between Ulverston and Carlisle in the English Lake District. We walked the trail in five stages, starting from Carlisle and walking south. On day 3 of our Cumbria Way journey we travel from Keswick past Derwent Water through Borrowdale, walk the length of Langstrath and go over Stake Pass into Langdale. Feeling the tiredness in our legs now, but this shou...
A tough day! Caldbeck to Keswick
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The Cumbria Way stretches over 74 miles between Ulverston and Carlisle in the English Lake District. We walked the trail in five stages, starting from Carlisle and walking south. We started Day 2 after staying in Caldbeck for a day while it rained for 24 hours! The route goes over High Pike, down Grainsgill from Lingy Hut, follows the River Caldew valley up to Skiddaw House and then round Lonsc...
Stage 1 - Carlisle to Caldbeck. Easy walking but followed by cows!
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Stage 1 - Carlisle to Caldbeck. Easy walking but followed by cows!
Wild Camping in Brecon Beacons: From Rainy Evening to Foggy Morning
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Wild Camping in Brecon Beacons: From Rainy Evening to Foggy Morning
Too much Wind At Dinger Tor So We Changed Plans!
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Too much Wind At Dinger Tor So We Changed Plans!
Wild camping with a bloke who camped with Paul Messner
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Wild camping with a bloke who camped with Paul Messner
Swallow hole can't cope when river rises 2ft after rainstorm.
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Swallow hole can't cope when river rises 2ft after rainstorm.
A Tough Hike To The Most Remote Hill In Wales
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A Tough Hike To The Most Remote Hill In Wales
My Chinook 1P in the winds again on Brecon Beacons escarpment | Bannau Brycheiniog
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My Chinook 1P in the winds again on Brecon Beacons escarpment | Bannau Brycheiniog
Soggy solo wild camp on Shelstone Tor | Energy bar recipe
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Soggy solo wild camp on Shelstone Tor | Energy bar recipe
A hike on Dartmoor and wild camp on Belstone Tor.
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A hike on Dartmoor and wild camp on Belstone Tor.
Solo wild camp on Carn Pica - very cold!
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Solo wild camp on Carn Pica - very cold!
What shots you need in your wild camping videos... Not to be taken seriously!
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What shots you need in your wild camping videos... Not to be taken seriously!
Wild camp in the Brecon Beacons with my new Chinook 1P tent.
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Wild camp in the Brecon Beacons with my new Chinook 1P tent.
Dartmoor solo wild camp - West Mill Tor from Belstone.
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Dartmoor solo wild camp - West Mill Tor from Belstone.
Another Windy Night on Dartmoor. This time on Hare Tor.
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Another Windy Night on Dartmoor. This time on Hare Tor.
Wild Camping with the Durston X-mid 2P in the Black Mountains
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Wild Camping with the Durston X-mid 2P in the Black Mountains

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  • @nathanielrose30
    @nathanielrose30 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Siwmae roger Always enjoy your vids and I know you like to pronounce the welsh words properly and you do a bloody good job of it , so I hope you don’t mind me telling you that hyd is pronounced heed. The y in welsh has two sounds at the end of a word it’s normally ee in the middle or on its own it’s her minus the h but there are a few exceptions like hyd. And for the ll in llyn place your tongue as if to say L then blow around the sides of your tongue for a perfect pronunciation of Ll

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Ah - that's good to know, thanks. I must admit that sometimes I miss out on naming a feature as I have no idea how to pronounce it.😄. I just think it's respectful to at least try. It? It winds me up when people say "Corn doo"! Just lazy. Thanks Nathan for watching and your helpful comment. Pob Hwyl.

  • @andrewkingdom
    @andrewkingdom วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cracking video I have a lot of walks in the Beacons on my channel so I enjoyed your video brilliant weather I have subscribed to your channel cheers Andy

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers Andy, I'll check your channel out. Thanks for watching

  • @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout
    @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely video, great to watch. Just subscribed from a fellow TH-camr 😉👍

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout Thanks Phil. Glad to have you on board. ATB, Roger

    • @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout
      @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re very welcome 😉👍

  • @Campfire-Dreamer
    @Campfire-Dreamer วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic video, stunning views and great quality video too. Take care 👍🙏

  • @dudleyclements2736
    @dudleyclements2736 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Always a pleasure to watch your little vids matey. I'm 54 and love my wild camping so to see you still going gives me hope for the future. There's something very calming about watching your adventures but I have to admit to having a little chuckle when you slipped over, "shit, bollocks, bugger"! Keep it up 🙂

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did wonder whether I should have taken that bit out - but decided that's me as I am so left it in. I hope to keep going for sometime yet. Thanks for watching, ATB, Roger

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful day for hiking and camping. Thank you for sharing 😊Take care

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, a rare good couple days of goo d weather - in between two storms! All the best, Roger

  • @wildaboutwales
    @wildaboutwales 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You had some good weather for it, Roger, it looked nice and crisp and the views were fantastic. I think I'm due a visit to the Black Mountain range after watching this, it's definitely the most peaceful area of the BBNP...as long as no squaddies rock up past midnight.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, it's very quiet, especially if you stray from the Lyn Y Fan Fach /Picws Du circuit. There's plenty to go at for sure. And yes, Squaddies - even the supervisors thought I was the checkpoint! Thanks for watching, ATB.

  • @FIVE-FOOTLyth
    @FIVE-FOOTLyth 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What an amazing sunset Roger, that looks sublime. Your last 2 videos have been splendid. A blood red moon. SIGH! We were robbed on the GR20 by a fox. Never heard a thing, got up to see our stuff scattered everywhere. So we bought some more provisions. The bar of chocolate we bought had one of those wildlife cards in it…. a fox! 🤣 on a more serious note. Arseholes indeed. Why oh why do they feel the need to leave a bloody mess & scorch the ground?! Brainless. ATB. Sue

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Sue, very kind. I find it hard to realise I'd never seen a moonrise before, never mind a blood red one. I packed all my loose stuff in the rucsac overnight and tied it to the trekking pole holding my tent up just in case the fox came back! ATB. Roger

  • @Scoutadelic
    @Scoutadelic 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    not a huge fan of kidney beans but looks beautiful. Love watching the moon, thou don't think I've ever seen a blood moon. wonder if the altitude has anything to do helping your hearing. Hope you're okay btw <3

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think it's probably because I feel at peace out there, no stress, no noise , no worries. I'll tell Linda no chilli if you come down again. 😀

  • @ChrisJB
    @ChrisJB 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What splendid conditions to be out in Roger. I know what you mean about being out of practise after a long lay-off. I'm a gormless and chaotic camper at the best of times, but was even more so on the last one.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, my routines (such as they were) are all to pot at the moment. Hopefully it'll come back before Linda comes out with me in the Spring! ATB.

  • @SetForAdventures
    @SetForAdventures 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was bril Roger👌🏻 got to say I’m the same in the hills in a tent it’s it’s like all the stress just melts away 🙏🏼 Simple things matter, and nothing else ! Super weather too for it mate Enjoyed that 👍🤠 Give my regards to Linda 👍 Simon

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Simon. Apart from the night time visits by the Army it was a very peaceful camp. ATB, Roger

  • @GarryCollins-ec8yo
    @GarryCollins-ec8yo 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I enjoyed your video. As a fellow elder backpacker with tinnitus I think we would enjoy heading out together. There is a spot on the Appalachian Trail where the army has combat exercises. They have scared many backpackers. I agree on the unexpected surprises like a blood red moon.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Gary. We've been watching people on the AT and PCT for the last two seasons, I can't imagine walking that far. Dreadful what the storms did to the AT lately.

    • @GarryCollins-ec8yo
      @GarryCollins-ec8yo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @thewanderingforester my body could not take those long walks on through AT. I'm happy with 1 or 2 night trips in Virginia and West Virginia. I do get out at least once a month.

  • @MikeHarlyn-lh9jo
    @MikeHarlyn-lh9jo 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm a pipe-smoker and I was anxiously awaiting a delivery of Blood Red Moon tobacco from America.Last night I watched your video and lo and behold,this morning it was delivered.Well done Roger!

  • @darrens3052
    @darrens3052 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Absolute a***holes", I couldn't agree more. As you say, you can't let it spoil your trip, but it is certainly infuriating! I think we all know that feeling of walking back down a hill and not being able to see our cars 😅 Nice video Roger, thanks.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The only thing that worries me about wildcamping is whether the car will be ok when I get back. Thanks for watching. ATB.

  • @holmesaway
    @holmesaway 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another summit that’s on my to do list. Stunning weather for you mate! 👌🏻

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, amazing weather - all gone to pot now though! Cheers.

  • @PhilWaud
    @PhilWaud 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Apparently, our brains are programmed to make the moon look larger. It always looks massive in the sky, but if you take a photo of it, its tiny. Great video, I like the way you really take us with you on the journey and explain the stages of your camp - thank you.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks. Interesting above our brains and the moon, I wonder why that is. I am trying to tell the story of my camps, glad you like it. ATB

    • @PhilWaud
      @PhilWaud 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thewanderingforester I have no idea, I think I read somewhere that its because our night sight is attuned to safety, hunting and avoiding being hunted. Our black and white vision (which is nearly all of our sight) is much higher resolution that our colour vision.

  • @unclepeteswildadventures
    @unclepeteswildadventures 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice one Roger. Probably those squadies probably carried SA80 rifles or if a really big gun gpmg machine gun. Btw I saw a massive blood red moon above Malham cove 2 summers ago. Wished I had telephoto. You’re right about idiots starting fires on moorland/mountains rsouls (misspelling deliberate). Nice trip out for one decent weather Atb

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was struck by how young they looked, and the last couple looked really knackered. The moon was very impressive, I had never thought about moonrise before but will look out for it now. Over Mallam Cove - that must have been amazing.

  • @jakegreenwoodphotography
    @jakegreenwoodphotography 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The walk from llyn y fan fawr down to the road.. I get off path accidentally EVERY SINGLE TIME despite having done it a dozen times. It’s impossible to stick to the paths there I swear

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My Strava track is more than a bit wiggly both out and back! Thanks for watching.

  • @jakegreenwoodphotography
    @jakegreenwoodphotography 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The tinitus going away is interesting. Blood pressure reducing as you calm, maybe changing something in your ears? 🤔 or you’re hearing electrical things when you’re off the mountain 🧐 “Probably a civvy” oh god those army exercises 😮

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not sure what it's all about, it's not stupidly loud but still really nice when it goes quiet. ATB

  • @AlanMETALMAN
    @AlanMETALMAN 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved the colours in the sky and that snow sounded very crunchy/icey. That must have been a real cold pitch up and that wind must have been baltic. I have been in Time lapse mode, photo mode and spent 10 minutes filming in the inside of my Down jackets before with my GoPro, so I know where you are coming from. Oops indeed and spikes are a lifesaver in this weather and that looked just as cold in the morning as it must have been through the night, cheers Alan

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, made all those mistakes and more with the GoPro! It was around -3.5 most of the night and according to my Skywatch -10 wind-chill so, yeah, Baltic. IThanks so much for watching and commenting. ATB, Roger

  • @FIVE-FOOTLyth
    @FIVE-FOOTLyth 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well, Roger. That made me thouroughly wistful. If we weren't going away I'd be running upstairs & packing the winter tent. Sigh. Lovely night out, really enjoyed it if a bit envious. Did you find your down bootie? 'bye for now! Sue 👍

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nope, the bootee must be flying around the lower reaches of Fan Fawr I guess. Only cheap ones luckily! Have a great trip wherever you're off to. ATB, Roger

  • @thecampingastronomer8554
    @thecampingastronomer8554 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice Roger, I particularly liked watching it sitting in a centrally heated house 😂. I hope you found your missing down boottie. The minute I put anything down in my tent, it immediately goes missing.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nope, no sign of the bootee - a new pair ordered today! I guess it's floating around Fan Fawr somewhere. I seem to have forgotten half of my tent routines whilst I had the enforced break working on the house - tent was an absolute tip on this one. 😂 Thanks for watching John. ATB

  • @jakegreenwoodphotography
    @jakegreenwoodphotography 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Watching this in my tent, camping in snow just below crybin 🙏🏻

  • @bernardscott1783
    @bernardscott1783 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m 61 and absolutely love my camping and find you very inspiring mate, cooking,setting up and what you use.👍

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's very kind. I don't always cook meals like that but it's fun to try new things. Thanks for watching.

  • @Scoutadelic
    @Scoutadelic 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    10 years and I've not mastered everything that I should/shouldn't be doing. But looked amazing, cold and freezing but the food looked lovely <3 You definitely need a backing track for your vids, just for the silent bits... <3

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, very cold. This year I'm hoping to up the quality of the filming. Started using two cameras a bit (GoPro and phone).

    • @Scoutadelic
      @Scoutadelic 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thewanderingforester I've moved my editing to DaVinci now...

  • @holmesaway
    @holmesaway 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That decent didnt look nice in that weather! Stunning spot, pitched there last summer. How are you getting on with the featherlight cone now mate?

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The cone is pretty efficient at boiling water and I think safe inside the vestibule because no flame gets outside the cone at all. Putting together was a pain but I've found if you weave the two halves together flat first and then make into the cone it's easier to assemble.

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice winter wild camp. Thank you for sharing. Take care 👍

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, it's been quite a while since I camped in snow.

  • @unclepeteswildadventures
    @unclepeteswildadventures 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great stuff Roger. I like the tent looks strong. I think I might wait for a solid version. That red fuel dispenser is quite heavy. I use two 100 mill small plastic bottles. Much lighter. That said I don’t cook slap- up meals like you.😂I was in the Langdales this week just hiking in deep snow. Atb mate

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, I agree on the bottles, I'm always worried about not having enough fuel. I think I'm worrying too much. Thanks for watching.

  • @SetForAdventures
    @SetForAdventures 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It came over really well how much you enjoyed that camp Roger (the beacons looked fine in the snow ❄️) and that curry did look spot on mate 👌🏻 Nice save on the decent 🙏🏼 its always a faf to put spikes on for 10 or 20 yards Did you ever find your bootie?? ATB for 2025 Simon 🤠👍

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Simon, no there's no sign of the bootee, must have blown away when I moved the tent! Did enjoy the curry. ATB, Roger

  • @Roam.Outdoors
    @Roam.Outdoors หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great fun watching this video! Great food cooked out on the hills too. Very happy I came across your channel! New sub from us👍🏻

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers guys. Glad to have you on board. ATB, Roger

  • @trudytalbot
    @trudytalbot หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see you back out Roger! Wishing you and Linda a very Merry Christmas and many more wonderful adventures in 2025 🎄🏕️

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Trudy. It was good to get out again. Have yourself a great holiday season. ATB, Roger ( and Linda) 🌲❄️😃

  • @scott_crow
    @scott_crow หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry Christmas 🎅

  • @thecampingastronomer8554
    @thecampingastronomer8554 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a cracking night out in your new tent Roger, and a fabulous meal too. Sounds like you have some lovely plans for next year. Best wishes to you and Linda for the festive season 🎄

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks John. Needed that break after weeks (and weeks!) of house renovations. Best wishes, Roger

  • @DaveGoodman1959
    @DaveGoodman1959 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry Christmas Roger and Linda, great to catch up with you. I checked out your location and did walk by there a couple of years ago with my son in law. Yes I struggled with the stove too but have noticed it has developed a bit of memory in it’s shape and goes together a little easier, I’ve been very impressed how quick it boils Compared to my old fuel stove. Your new tent does look very good, I saw a couple of the x mids in real life and wasn’t keen. Happy new year Roger. 🍻🎄

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really like the space in the X-Dome but too early to tell that much about it despite seeing some "full reviews" on TH-cam. I'll probably stick to my other tents until the drafts coming through the mess are a bit warmer.😃 I am impressed with the stove once it's assembled, no doubt I'll get the knack with more uses. Merry Xmas to you and yours, thanks for the support this year. ATB, Roger

  • @holmesaway
    @holmesaway หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great seeing you out again mate. Hope the house is all finished now. Have a great Xmas and New Year. Will have to arrange another camp out in the new year 👍🏻

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kitchen/Diner is done - just the 2nd Bedroom and Living Room to go, neither of which are much more than redecoration . (Thankfully!) Would be good to get together again sometime. Have good holiday season mate. ATB, Roger

  • @wildaboutwales
    @wildaboutwales หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see you out, Roger. You can't beat cooking some real food on a camp, especially a Xmas dinner; I'm hoping to do the same on Boxing day. It would be great to see you walking the SWCP, it's a beautiful hike. All the best, and have yourself a great Christmas.

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Ryan. Felt good to be out after so long, sometimes life has other plans than wild camping! We're hoping to get on the SWCP just after Easter when things open up again. Have a great Xmas - and a good camp on Boxing day. ATB, Roger

  • @JCJ7754
    @JCJ7754 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best wishes for 2025! How do you rate the Dome 1?

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers. Too soon to say anything much about the tent. I was very impressed with the room in it, both floor size and the amount of headroom. Obviously very light, also easy to pitch and felt very solid once pegged out though the conditions didn't test it at all really. I bought it really for late Spring to early Autumn but couldn't resist taking it on this trip. Best wishes for the New Year - and a Happy Xmas!. ATB, Roger

  • @jakegreenwoodphotography
    @jakegreenwoodphotography หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slurps and heavily microphoned up swallows really make my hackles rise 😂 All the best for 2025

  • @FIVE-FOOTLyth
    @FIVE-FOOTLyth หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the Santa hat Roger 😁 What a lovely way to enjoy Christmas dinner. And happy new tent.. not sure about the stove mind! Have a lovely Christmas & looking forward to seeing you both on the SW coast path. ATB! Sue

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah the stove is bit of a faff! First impressions of the tent are good but we'll see after a few nights. Have a great Xmas and New Year - looking forward to seeing what you get up to next year. ATB, Roger

  • @SetForAdventures
    @SetForAdventures หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see you back on the hills Roger 👌🏻 new kit and a fab meal (now that is the way to have a Christmas 🎄 dinner) You and Linda have a great festive season mate 🤠👍🎄 ATB Simon

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Simon. It was a bit better than a dehydrated one! Best seasonal wishes to you and yours.

  • @buildabizonline
    @buildabizonline หลายเดือนก่อน

    its nice to see you back again my friend

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Ian. Really good to get a night out at last.

  • @christopherpurdue24
    @christopherpurdue24 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry Christmas to you both, Thank you, for all your vlogs, producing and editing appreciated,

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many thanks for your support Christopher. Best of the season to you.

  • @olliemilner1
    @olliemilner1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find the stove very difficult to put together too. I’m assuming there is a knack but I’m yet to find it!

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      As you say there has to a trick there somewhere, maybe we'll find out one day. 😀

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice hile and video 👍 😊

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 👍 all the best for the holidays and New Year.

  • @unclepeteswildadventures
    @unclepeteswildadventures หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice one Rodger. I’m temped by the tent but hope they might bring out a ‘solid’ version. Looks able to take a beating and lightweight too. I can’t be bothered with haute cuisine it’s always a cheap Mac n cheese mug shot or pot noodle. A do admire your skills though. Atb

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Pete. There is a solid version promised for next year I believe, also a 2P at some point. The meal was a bit of a departure from the norm to be honest but just thought it was a bit of fun. Thanks for supporting my little channel this year, ATB, Roger

    • @buildabizonline
      @buildabizonline หลายเดือนก่อน

      My son contacted Dan and he said there is a solid coming out in the summer

  • @Scoutadelic
    @Scoutadelic หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very great Christmas meal (loving the wine being backed). Merry Christmas!!!

  • @marklet4350
    @marklet4350 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad to see you .happy Christmas to you and yours .nice tent

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank Mark. Merry Xmas to you and yours. ATB, Roger

  • @tiyaroy0
    @tiyaroy0 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry Christmas 🎉❤

  • @andrewk4660
    @andrewk4660 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the Christmas dinner in a tent and santa hat. Merry Christmas to you and Linda. Look forward to more content in 2025!

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Andrew. Thanks for watching. Merry Xmas to you and yours. ATB, Roger

  • @johnsonpt2
    @johnsonpt2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great videos! Love the look of the tent and have recently ordered one from big sky direct. How long did yours take to arrive? I’ve heard nothing for about a week. Cheers

    • @thewanderingforester
      @thewanderingforester หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnsonpt2 When I ordered mine they had stock in UK and it took a bit over a week as far as I remember. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy your tent when it comes.