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Wild About Camping
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 มี.ค. 2021
I'm a 64-year-old man who's decided to spend the rest of his life living under canvas, walking the UK many trails. Well, that might stop as I near seventy. But for the next 5 years I hope to do many of the UK's national trails.
I like my gear and I don't do cheap, but I expect bang for my buck.
I'm also a dab hand at photography but carrying photo equipment comes at a great weight cost. One of my lenses weighs in at a hefty 2.2 kilos - that's a quarter some people's packs.
I like my gear and I don't do cheap, but I expect bang for my buck.
I'm also a dab hand at photography but carrying photo equipment comes at a great weight cost. One of my lenses weighs in at a hefty 2.2 kilos - that's a quarter some people's packs.
Three Days Wild Camping on the Isle of Wight
Three days wild camping on the south side of the Isle of Wight in perfect late summer weather.
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A Wild Camp on Holme Fell
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A wild camp on Holme Fell in the Lake District. This is an easy Fell to summit. I totall recommend you wild camp here. The weather was almost prefect.
Wild Camping @ Rhinogs @ Llyn Du lake.
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A one nighter wild camping on the very tough hill walk to Rhinog Fawr. I didn't make the peak as the weather and a bad stomach stopped in my tracks. If you are going to do this walk make sure you have the fitness and navigation skills. This terrrain is tough and difficult to navigate. A GPS handheld or phone equivalent like Outdoor Active is very helpful. But a compass and map are a necessity. ...
A Wild Camp at the Chartist Cave
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A summer wild camp at the Chartist Cave in the Brecon Beacons, Blaenau Gwent. I do a little cave exploration, nothing major. The next day we camped at Brecon Beacons Wild Camping site after scaling Pen Y Fan.
A Wild Camp at Fforest Fawr - Brecon Beacons
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A wild camp at Fforest Fawr in the Brecon Beacons. The first night we camped above Llyn y Fan Fach. The next we walked out via Llyn y Fan Fawr. This was followed by a campsite camp at Brecon Beacons Wild Camping
Wild Camping on the Ridgeway UK
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A night wild camping near Ivinghoe Beacon. Followed by a hike on the Ridgeway around the Prime Minister's estate, Chequers.
A damning review of the Jetboil Stash
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Save your cash ditch the Stash. The Jetboil Stash is just not worth the money. It's flimsy and overpriced. You could create your own system buying your own titanium stove and titanium pot. The lid is cheap and not fit for purpose - it does not fit the pot well and falls off when pouring hot water. This is a safety issue. It does not perform well in below freezing temperatures, or in the strong ...
A Night At Nant Syddion Bothy
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A night at Mount Syddion Bothy. Here I meet the people who actually maintain these bothies from the Mountain Bothy Association. What a great bunch of selfless guys. They worked late into the night to put a joist in. These guys are volunteers they get a small amount of money towards petrol - that's it. Please join the Mountain Bothy Association it's only £26 a year.
A Quick Review of the Jetboil MicroMo
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A quick review of the Jetboil MicroMo stove. The MicroMo is the smallest and lightest of Jetboil's integrated systems. The MicroMo is a regulated system allows control over gas output. It has an integrated piezo lighter. The pot is an 800-millimeter (0.8 litre) utilising flux ring technology - which improves performance. Weighing in at 340 grams or 12 ounces it is not light. Its weight is mitig...
A Night at the Nant Rhys Bothy during Storm Eunice
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Actually, the weather at the bothy and the walk in and out weren't that bad considering it was one of the worst storms for many years, with gust of 100 miles per hour. The drive back was worse than the stay at the both. The bothy itself was full of rubbish that others could not be bothered to remove. The bothy is meant to be haunted - if you believe such nonsense. This could be a great bothy if...
Wild Camp at the Chartist Cave in the Brecon Beacons
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Wild camping outside the Chartist cave in the Brecon Beacons. I used my Hilleberg Unna with my Sea to Summit SP 3 Sleeping bag with a Exped Synmat UL Winter. Despite all the equipment I had a cold night. Not a survival situation. But, cold enough to make me think about my kit. Do I need a better sleeping bag for instance? The cave is fascinating and actually is 400 metres long. I would love to ...
A Wild Camp in the Black Mountains at the Grwyne Fawr reservoir.
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A winter camp at Grwyne Fawr reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 1600 ft above sea level, I was open to the elements and I nearly lost my tent in the reservoir due to the strong wind. My Hilleberg Unna stood the test very well as did my Sea to Summit SP 3 sleeping bag.
A wild camp at Usk Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons
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An overnight wild camp on Mynydd Myddfai near Usk reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park. I arrived late and had to gain height quickly to find flat dry ground. I had to pitch the tent in the dark which wasn't a problem. I had a good night though windy. My new Hilleberg Unna tent held up well. As did my new Exped's SynMat UL Winter Mat.
Winter Wild Camping on Dartmoor
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Two cold winter nights wild camping on Dartmoor with my new Hilleberg Unna tent and Sea to Summit SP 3 sleeping bag.
Wild Camping the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - PART 4
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Nolton Haven to St. Davids, again I had to make use of my car rather than a thru walk I had to either sleep in my car, or sleep near the car.
Wild Camping the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path - Part 3
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Wild Camping the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path - Part 3
Wild Camping the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - PART TWO
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Wild Camping the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - PART TWO
Wild Camping on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - PART ONE
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Wild Camping on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - PART ONE
A walk from Chepstow to Tintern via the Wye Valley
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A walk from Chepstow to Tintern via the Wye Valley
An Overnight Wild Camp with a bit of Cave Urbex on the Isle of Wight
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An Overnight Wild Camp with a bit of Cave Urbex on the Isle of Wight
A Wild Camp at Bembridge, Isle of Wight
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A Wild Camp at Bembridge, Isle of Wight
A Quick & Dirty Overnight Wild Camp on the Isle of Wight
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A Quick & Dirty Overnight Wild Camp on the Isle of Wight
A Wild Camp at a Medieval Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight
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A Wild Camp at a Medieval Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight
A Coastal Wild Camp on the Isle of Wight
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A Coastal Wild Camp on the Isle of Wight
A Hike & Wild Camp in Classic English Downland on the Isle of Wight
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A Hike & Wild Camp in Classic English Downland on the Isle of Wight
Wild Camping in an Isle of Wight Quarry AGAIN!
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Wild Camping in an Isle of Wight Quarry AGAIN!
Wild Camping in a Thunderstorm on the Isle of Wight.
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Wild Camping in a Thunderstorm on the Isle of Wight.
An Overnight Beach Wild Camp on the Isle of Wight
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An Overnight Beach Wild Camp on the Isle of Wight
Hi, where abouts did you park for this camp? Do you know roughly on a map where it was you pitched, looks stunning!
Hi did you manage to find what the car parks called because I can’t find it
What 3 word wild camp spots Anyone? 😀
Absolutely brilliant vid sir
Cool video man, really enjoyed it. thanks for the what 3 words. Liked and subbed.
What is the what three words location?
blending.disco.encodes
Where have you gone?!
Just hiked the IOW coastal path and I'm wanting to go back and camp/hike more areas, the Oratory is one of them! Great hearing the history of Whale Chine. Would've been interesting if it'd started raining that second night 😂 how's the solar panel worked for you since the video? I need to get a new one, I've got a cheap one and it's crap 😂
Thank you for your review , I’d like to consult you whether the back panel will easy to crack or not?Does the backpack all good (quality) until today after your two year use?
You've inspired me to make a stop in Chepstow next month during my walks around Shropshire. Thank you!
Great video and some nice photos taken along the way 👍. Any recommendations for places to camp on the Isle of Wight for a night or two?
Hi have you a post code for the car park I can’t seem to find it
I used to go down the steps to Whale Chine beach with my Dad every time we went over to the island on holiday. They were a bit rickety back then.
Hope you’re well Lawrence,haven’t seen any videos lately 👍
You will always be in the sunset and sunrise looking over the sea on the south of the Island. ‘Happy’.
Wherever you are Laurence - thanks for all the happy memories. I really enjoyed this three night adventure. So nice you made a video. That tranquil sunset at Rocken End, with the sound of the sea dragging over rocks, was beautyful. 'Happy'.
how's the arc'teryx pack holding up for you? no problems with the cinch system ripping?
Cool old lighthouse and nice hike ! New sub here 👍🏻🏕
Now I definitely want to hike the Isle of Wight! Lighthouse looked awesome, great camp… solar pack looks good, will see how it does in the winter Great video 👏
Thank you
@@lucombecan I pm you please I'm. Currently on the isle of wight and would love to know the best spots
Nice never thought of hiking round the Isle of Wight, will definitely be looking at this 👍 ATB 👩&🐕
You got to do the Isle of Wight. Generally you will be left alone wild camping. Like everywhere else it shuts down in the winter. But there is accommodation to be had especially in the larger seaside towns.
@@WildAboutCamping who needs accommodation when you're wild camping 🤣
Excellent video....It was the Waverly. I was out in a boat by the nab tower way that day...we passed it near Bembridge....
Did you have a good camp at St. Catherine's?
@@WildAboutCamping I did thanks.....I got there early. A couple came through with a couple of dogs but no one else. Said they had camped there 30 years ago ....I got bit quite a few times...I was using just an outer from the OEX bobcat1 tent so maybe because of that ..But cheers. It was good...Not far to walk either if carrying beer and stuff
We had a cracking fire. Overall the trip was quite good. But I had a bit of trouble with my ticker. Which slightly ruined it
I was at fort victoria when. It left. I went round the island on it in my twenties, I really enjoyed it.
You said you were leaving The Isle of Wight and never coming back!
It’s like Hotel California, the Island, you can check-out but never leave. You can physically leave but it will always be in your soul.
I did. I didn't mean to lie. But my friends wanted to do the Isle of Wight. So back I came. Didn't visit family or anything just did the 3 days wild camping. Amazed you noticed though.
Excellent... Not sure I would go in that cave myself
Great review! Thanks for that! Had any problems with the synch system since?
Have to say the sack hasn't let me down at all and the cinch system is absolutely fine. I should do another review because I've given it a good battering and it still performs great.
Quite the adventure...indeed, did not look like an easy walk...but quite beautiful. Take care and have a great week...Bruce and Otis
Mate... Looks as if you need some wipers on your spectacles! 🙋🏻♂️🤓 The best ingredients for food, is hunger!
What I didn't mention in the video. As I wanted to keep it clean. Was The fact I was having emergency defecation situations throughout the night. The thought of putting food in my mouth was not on the agenda.
Yeah I had the same bloody problem with the wire. Thought it was a defect but now I realise just a shit and cheap design. For the price of this stove, I am seriously pissed off! Apart from that I love it though 😆
If it was cheaper I wouldn't mind so much
hi great vid. did you have any bother about parking overnight at fforest fawr. i go there walking its beautiful just didnt know if i could park overnight. thanx.
I had no problem with overnight parking. We got there later in the afternoon and just managed to squeeze in the car park. Unless you plan to do a long walk-in I would suggest you get there later in the day to guarantee place to park.
You are a brave man heading into the cave...not sure if I would have been brave enough myself. Quite the thing. I do enjoy some rolling in clouds as it reminds me of the rolling in fog we often see here in Nova Scotia. Bruce and Otis
I have great respect for cavers. Only went 20 ft in but it was enough for me
Nice camp and video.
Beautiful location and hike...even made better with sharing the experience with like-minded friends! Awesome indeed! Bruce and Otis
Great to see you out mate,anyway”Let’s get going”👍
Thanks
Nice chatting to the 3 of you today. Looking forward to watching your videos. Safe travels.
Cheers Andrew
Have missed your content. Hope you are ok and there will be more to follow
I'm fine thank you Tracy. I'm in a part of the world where wild camping is not easy. But I do plan to do more camping. But of course my preference is to be in more mountainous parts of the UK. But I'm helping a friend out so I have to remain not that far from London really which is not ideal for wild camping.
Don’t ever give up Leonard,you make Awsome videos and the music is so relaxing,looking forward to your next one 👍
I'm 65 this year. But I don't plan to stop.
Helped me with this one mate
Nice one mate. I'm a narrowboat dwelling wild camper too .. Great way of life my friend.
Lot of men I meet on the canals are divorcees like me. I'm new to narrow boats. But I'm getting used to it
I’ve had no problems with mine though is overpriced its fine for short trips, for longer trips I use my Msr wind burner or a soto wind master. Sounds like your on a health food kick 😁
Jet boil or Johnson outdoors have a very aggressive marketing policy. They get hold of people they think have influence and send them the stoves for nothing in return for a positive review.. In fact some of the comments I get I'm actually certain they're from people who work for jet boil. In fact some websites I look at I'm convinced are wholly hosted by Jet Boil. There's a lot of statistics on these sites. And it blinds you with science. I'm not saying jet boil don't make good stoves. I just think they're too expensive for what they are.
Not true. You can easily replace the 750ml into the cozy bag.
We agree to disagree
@@WildAboutCamping lol of course we can do that. I'll point out these are engineered products and soto doesn't make products that don't engineer properly. Turn out the mesh bit and fold it down on the outside of the cozy, insert pot into the insulated part and pull up mesh bit.
good beautiful tent
Hi mate great video I'm looking to try wild camping this summer how did you find camping up on llangynidir mountain ? I'd like to try that spot I've been up there walking countless times and it's very peaceful
Sorry for the late reply. Personal issues have stopped me from posting videos recently. It's typical South Welsh mountains. But I really enjoyed it with the weather being better I think they have a really good night out there
Love your videos,when it’s raining I watch them all day mate 👍
Oh shucks. I've had a break from making videos because of personal issues. Hopefully next week I'll have a new video out.
About time someone tells the truth about jetboil that aren't that good
Jet boil or Johnson outdoors whatever you like to call them. Have a very aggressive marketing department. If you look carefully at website reviews and comments on TH-cam videos. You realise that the marketing guys are pushing the agenda. That's their job. But I'm not going to lie about a product that costs me over £100 and does not deliver. I was attracted to their modular systems. But, quite frankly my Soto windmaster kicks the ass out of any of my jet ball stoves.
What is it made of?
Sorry for late reply personal problems very busy etc. It's all aluminium.
Just glad to be here! Love my jetboil but the gas canisters prices are crazy, I’ll stick to foraging seaweed until I get some jetboil gas canisters to make gutwwed pho
I don't use jet boil 100g canisters I use are MSR or any other brand you don't have to buy jet boil
Even the Siri has a snobby accent.
you have 2 watches on
One's a GPS watch. For navigating. The other one is the standard Garmin fitness watch. I'm still bloody fat.
Definitely not worth it, people like talking grams lol
Mmmm I’ve got one and I really love it I’ve also got soto’s a minimo etc and i think the stash beats em all
I almost said good luck with your career at jet boil. But I take that back because I hope you're just an individual that likes to go camping.
The Isle of white, looks fab!
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