yet another great video mate, I know a game keeper lived at Hexham and he videoed a black panther , the DEFRA took the video but when he asked for it back they said they had lost it,,,just shows there are things out there,,,,,maybe the dog noises was a fox calling his mate,,,anyways dolly is nice but grumpy in a moring lol ATB Richie,
The strangest thing that ever happened to me whilst camping was finding a crop circle in me underpants. Mind you I had eaten a tin of Stag chilli the night before.
Thanks for the video. Nice to meet you last week mate. (I was patching me fence up in Guide Post) Nice lightweight kit there. I'll have to get out and about soon.
good fun these videos mate, you and johnbushcrafter have given me the push to get out and enjoy the out doors like I did as a boy. your mad as a box of frogs like Damien lol keep them coming!
We have been watching loads of your videos non stop recently, got to say you make addictive watching 😃👍🏻 We Love wild camping but use a tent, although I've been looking at tarps recently, Your setups look great!! My knot tying is hideous, if I tied a tarp up to a tree I'd need to leave it there or cut the lines to get it back 😕 Keep up the good work buddy, loving every minute of your vids 👍🏻
My favourite videos of yours are when you are on your own. You always say "I'm talking shite again". But I enjoy listening to your "shite". I bought some look what we found meatballs today, (had them in poundland) only to get home and you had a video up. Awesome. Cheers Damian.
+Big Ted Adventures Got some more from poundland too after reading this so thanks as everywhere else they are twice as expensive. Thanks for your comments, atb, Damian.
Great Vid once again, I have been watching you for a while now... I live near the peak district and have done a few solo overnighters... In the Goyt valley there is a large forest and one night I was woken by something really weird, strange sounds.. I was deep in the forest pitched up against a flat fallen tree.. in the morning found some big footprints.. but my phone battery had discharged.. scared the hell out of me not been back since. Great if you did a vid over this way and did a bit of an exploration. I'm just about to start posting some vids on... thanks for all your tips ive used a few of em already... Always a pleasure to watch.
Not a bad overnighter at all. I gotta say, I was surprised you didn't eat any meatballs on this one...lol! Nice setup too, I'm a big fan of the Karrimor packs as well. Very good video Damian. -Jacko
Hey there Damian, another good video, nice work. That's a well dialed in minimal setup you've got there. I have the Alpkit Rig 7 tarp and the Hunka XL. I used to always just use a foam sleep mat, but I turn 40 this year and need a little extra comfort. So now I use a Robens primacore 6.0 sleep mat that fits nicely in my bivi bag - it's similar to a neoair but half the cost. It's a nice warm, thick (6cm) insulated sleep mat and really nice quality. But it's quite narrow at the legs, and bright red, so not very stealthy if it's not inside the bivi. It packs down to about the size of a 1liter bottle and weighs in around 500g. I like it 'coz I'm a side sleeper and need the 6cm thickness to keep my shoulders and hips off the ground. I also made myself a 'pump sack' out of a 20mm open grommet; the lid and neck of a coke bottle and a heavy duty bin liner I found the instructions here on youtube, and it works great. It stops the inside of the sleep mat getting damp and moldy from the moisture in my breath (and saves a lot of huffing and puffing). Anyho, atb from sunny Derbyshire. Tim o/
My Thermarest Pro Lite has been retired. I too had terrible aches and pains. I did a box opening video for my new Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated sleeping pad with an R value of 5. I'll be trying it out within the next few weeks. Thank you for such a great video and making me laugh. I'm so glad you didn't get dragged off. I Believe The Truth is Out There!
Thanks for that one m8 loved it as always, I like the simple setup am going out tonight and going to try and use my DD jungle hammock as a bivi lol see how it go's a may upload a vid... well see.
Great to see you on the hunt again Damian lol. Enjoy all your videos but especially the ones where you are investigating the strange goings on. Actually saw you the other week bud, you were on the green with the hound but I was on the way to the RVI with wor lass and was running late so couldn't stop for a natter. Great video. Take care. Mick.
+blamhof Thanks Mick. You were quiet for a while on TH-cam so was wondering if all was ok at your end, hope your wife is alright. Did you sound the horn when you saw me?.. someone keeps doing that and I don't know who it is, its normally when I'm out with the dog. Take care, atb, Damian.
+Fell Wanderer Been out quite a bit but tend not to video much in the cold and wet and had a wee break from you tube. She is fine thanks bud just a rountine cholesterol check up thing, wasn't in 2 minutes,takes longer to find somewhere to park lol. Nope didn't peep , was well past before it clicked it was you haha it's an age thing. Take care bud. Mick.
Nice vid I really like your vids with this kinda twist. An interesting fellow to have a listen to is David Paulides an X police man who is investigating missing people from american parks who disappear in wired ways its very interesting and scary at the same time what he has discovered. Try the Therm-A-Rest BaseCamp Large very comfy and warm, but doesn't pack that small but I have never felt the floor through it and a lot of the time I wake up thinking im still at home lol Great stuff Fell
Great minimal kit, I do find it better to go light. No wonder you don't see Bigfoot, when your not talking, you're snoring! Great video, keep looking. Steve.
u make grt vidoes N have a laugh, but also ha e watch improve, keep it up, az ur getting more better,each loction!!! ,grt and thanks, from steven by ,J.KERR
Breakfast and your video mate spot on! I'm looking for bivvy bag at moment thinking the hunka xl but then an army goretex is cheaper and doesn't pack much bigger
+Scott's outdoor adventures Go for the army bivy its more breathable than the Hunka material and its like a small tent the amount of gear you can stuff in. How far to we take minimalism?.. the Hunka XL is about 500g and the army bivy is about double that but just under a kilo and more robust IMHO, there isn't much difference in the size like you said. I have the small Hunka for really minimal camping or in ok weather and use the army bivy for everything else, ATB, Damian
I dont know, I do not think I would encourage creatures in the night to come a calling. Your brave. In the dark, I am not so much. Thanks for sharing Damian
i love your videos damien, i would love for you to be able to prove there is wildmen of the forests it would be so cool, whats is your latest video, i just keep watching them over and over i have lost track
You have some proper kit to capture the Northumberland bigfoot Damian..i hope you do ..the coalacanth ,,a prehistoric fish thought to be extinct millions of years ago found 40s or 50s this world is full of unexplained phenomena mesen portals and cosmic jokers are a part of it ,,as you know i do a bit of solo camping mesen and often feel a presence on certain camps not saying its the Sherwood forest bigfoot .but a watcher at the least ..Great vid lovely countryside hope to meet up one night ...atb ..steve
It's technically not illegal to wild camp in Britain. It is however in England, but you can camp anywhere you want in Scotland, which is why you should come up here more often, dude. I only mention this because last time I checked we were still a part of Britain (unfortunately). Great video once again. Nice time lapse footage too.
+media underground you are right and I knew that but for some reason didn't click in my mind when editing, I've added an annotation to the video correcting the mistake
Have you tried a bad liner for extra warmth? Even the silk ones help and sea to summit do some that are almost sleep systems by themselves. Not as lightweight and cheap as a emergency blanket but more comfortable.
+MTwoodsrunner We are not allowed to protect ourselves here in the UK. A legal carry is a small blade of 3 inches or less and must be non locking, even then it must be justified if questioned by law enforcement. We are basically slaves in this country
Dang!...well they are trying to do the same in our country ...our government has been hijacked by big corporations and banksters...make way for a one world dictatorship!...watch yer six amigo!...woods
the trangia kettle was a mystery, I never left that tent all night, and they're strong things, you can stand on them and they'll hold your weight! the nearby farmers son wrote a poem about the story, it's good. send me you're email and I'll send it to you. Thanks for the vid, great as always, Mark.
+Markwildcamp Hi Mark, there many unusual things going on around here for it to be nothing more than known animals or someone's over fertile imagination. People just keep coming forward with stories about strange goings on. Those kettles are robust so its very puzzling how it happened, must have been something strong and heavy, my email is fellwanderer01@gmail.com look forward to hearing the poem, atb, Damian.
I'd love to think there's a bigfoot but I doubt in the UK. I've seen a few ufo's,it's amazing what you see when you go somewhere with no light pollution and look up. I've just subbed your channel,I enjoyed the video.
great vid damian great set up man. i cant wait to get out and about them trail cams are great lidels had them in last year for a good price. or was it aldi. ;-)
+goonluv Thanks Gordon. Both stores had them in around the same time but the ones in Aldi seemed better spec.I bought 2 and one was faulty so took it back, got my money back and the other one become faulty so sent it back also but got a replacement. The quality isnt too good as one that broke developed condensation inside from water ingres but touch wood the one I have now is fine.
it's 5.20am and I've been awake for an hour. can't sleep. your video is making me want to get back out. if you're ever in Scotland mate, give Me a shout. would be good to meet up with a fellow youtuber 😊.
I remember first time alone . it was bloody cold night . I got up for a night walk as you do . . I didn't have a bottle then . the woods were covered in mist I had fag too get back too sleep . then not five mins went passed a bloody fox made me jump knife in hand thinking more tea vicker . lol . it scared the life out of me lol . but now I just listen too them playing an calling . I think back then . :-) :-) :-) .
Damien,have you ever met the old lady(74) who walks with her pony an 2 Jack Russells from Hexham(where she lives) to Inverness and back again every year?...she wildcamps the whole trip,stopping off at farms where the farmers let her graze her pony...she has been doing this for 20 yrs....I met her 2 wks ago here,in Drymen and had a great chat with her...she's some lady!
Cracking video as ever mate, beautiful scenery, just out of interest, does the trail cam and sound recording device take up much room in your pack and does it make a difference overall to the lightweight approach to your overnighters? Like the tarp ridgeline - need to brush up on my knots as I'm wasting far too much paracord being a lazy get and not reusing, and not learning to tie them properly. All the best mate, and thanks for posting. Nick
+Nicholas Fenlon Hi Nick, carrying extra recording gear doesn't take much more room or weight, I can get it all into a slightly larger camera bag which is on top of the 35L back pack I have. Bulk is the main problem for me going minimal because my pack is only 35L so its a bit of a juggling act with what items to take, do I really need those items and can I put up with less comfort for one night. Once you get into a minimal way of thinking its surprising how little gear you need. Paracord could be considered bulky and for my ridgeline I use the cordage from an old retractable dog lead which broke and left me with 8 meters of strong cordage great for a small tarp ridge line. Get to know some knots, in Google type in tarp knots, there are a few you really only have to learn and are indespensible. Thanks for your comments, atb, Damian.
I also love it when fellow North Easterners post their new vids. You and a few others have given me the bug and going to do my very first wild camp and upload it. On a different note what Go Pro model do you use Damian. Was looking at a cheap Hero 3 white but not sure if it will be much cop or not.
+JACKA Got the Hero4 Silver which has the lcd screen on the back and unless you intend to shoot in 4K the silver is better than the black which doesnt have the lcd screen. The Hero3 is good and can be bought at a bargain now. They will record HD video at 1080p but depending on which model of hero3 you might not be able to shoot at high framerates so if its action slow motion shots a hero3 black would be the best option. The hero4 gopros have nightlapse and can record the stars and milkyway truely awesome cameras but which ever one you buy they are all record stunning HD footage
+Fell Wanderer Brilliant mate. I will check reviews of the different versions over the weekend but Hero 4 silver sounds a good option for me. I've had SJ5000 hero copy and kept freezing on me even after firmware updates. Guess I'll have to sweet talk wor lass over the next couple of days
heavenly days... no where to camp, rains like hell all the time over there & no real camp fire. well, you do the best you can with what ya have i suppose. enjoyed / thumbed up.
+Roy Boy Its a Magnon, got it from Aldi for £69, bought 2 initially and both became faulty. Got my money back from one and the other got replaced after developing condensation caused by water ingres but the one I have now touch wood has been ok
Daiman with out scaring the air out me guts, what will you do if you came across such a sasquatch, with yah camera will you video or run like me!! Your brave. You need Dave with you and his hand tools! Cheers.
just got to the part about ( bigfoot ) 😂😂 I was wild camping in the woods In January and I can tell you and it's the truth I could feel something watching me and in the night some very different sounds . I am getting two of them in for red camera like you have .. I am not saying it was a big foot but more then just me have talked about this thing . and this is the truth
How do m8t great video , there isn't one yet that a haven't had a chuckle at for some reason or other . Just a quick question have you had any bother with the water after warming up boil in the bag meals then using the water for a brew .? Reason I asked is I've been told you shouldn't drink it because of something to do with the inks and glues on the outside of the packaging ... No one can really give me a definitive answer on the subject . Anyway ATB
+crazyandy2008 Thank you. I never thought about the water being contaminated but you are probably right its definitely a risk maybe not short term drinking the water occasionaly but over time could be bad. Will look into it, cheers, Damian.
+Fell Wanderer i asked same question about this on the wildcamping uk on facebook. its a bit hit and miss . guys in the forces say its fine due to the foil bags but some people are on the fence with the store baught due to the inks and glues in the packaging. but personally you can't even eat bacon now acording to some scientists.
+Fell Wanderer also was put onto these For the very reason you mention Andrew, I mix boil in the bag meals with rice (or whatever combination you want) into these bags. Works a treat for me and the water is safe to drink without any concern www.lakeland.co.uk/1405/Boil-a-Bags make the grub in the house and heat it up when you get there
Mr Fell wanderer, I'd really love to start youtubing this summer like you. Would you mind sharing what kit you use for recording? your sound is very clear, I doubt you use the zoom mic everywhere though? I see you use the GoPro, but which one and how do you keep the power going for long treks? The batteries (even the cheap ones) are expensive at £20 I think and only last three hours which is great for its size but not practical when a charging source isn't accessible on the go Thanks!!
+Richard Donaldson Hi Richard, I buy after market batteries off Ebay for both the Hero4 Silver and Panasonic HC-X900, they are a lot cheaper, make sure you look at the sellers feedback and that they are reputable. I have an Anker USB battery bank which can recharge phones/batteries etc.. but use it mostly to run the Hero4 on a nightlapse as like you say a battery will only last a short while and an extenal pack will power the Gopro all night. The internal mic on the HC-X900 is not bad for a camcorder, most are shite and its has limitations. Wind noise is the biggest sound killer so cover the mic hole with cotton wool or foam held on with an elastic band, no need to buy expensive wind jammers etc.. I have the audio set to stereo and when I zoom in the camera automatically changes to zoom mic. In post I do raise audio levels for some quiet scenes but overall if you address wind noise you shouldn't have many audio probems with a decent microphone. Gopro cameras are great for POV shots but have their limitations as a stand alone camera and the audio from them aren't very good
+Richard Donaldson Here is an example of cheap batteries including cradle USB charger for the Hero4 Silver www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Dual-Charger-2x-Full-Decoded-1600mAh-Battery-Gopro-AHDBT-401-Hero4-Silver-/172017794421?hash=item280d0f3d75:g:9EcAAOSw8-tWX~G7
oh wow!! thanks a lot! I've recently got an Easy ACC battery bank as a friend has one. It's a 15000mah but I'm not sure if I should get another haha. 17 pounds is great! I am looking at an anker solar panel though, it looks cool for hoying over the rucksack lid out of the way. As for batteries, those are amazing! Especially for a micro USB charging port! I'll look into the cheap gopro knock offs though. I appreciate your advice but friends who venture in such mines as nenthead (york way) think they're as good for disposables (I say disposable as they are inexpensive if damaged. Of course they respect them). I'm not after the audio on them as you said. I'll definately look into your camera, that sounds cool. I actually study film at university but sound is my brother's expertise. A deadcat or cotton should be fine, its not like I'll be speaking in the wind a lot. Thanks again and keep it coming with the channel, I've been following for a few months haha
I'm using the Camelbak military spec Antidote 3L bladder. I've not done a formal review but often praise it on many of my videos. I cant fault it and like the hydration system with quick link connectors allowing easy filling from my Katadyn Hiker pro filter which has similar connectors. I'll also say that 3L of water is just enough for a long day hike or overnighter if you are careful about making your water supply last. ATB
Fell Wanderer Thanks for the reply...looks like a handy little piece of well made kit! Seriously considering getting one too after seeing this one. Keep those videos coming, best wishes - Steve
+Fergs uK There was a few hours of audio to listen through and I could hear stuff moving around. Most of the time its probably nocturnal animals like foxes and badgers but you just never know for sure. When you hear trees breaking on windless nights or hear wood knocks in response to one you've just made it does make you think what can it be. Camped at Harwood forest the other week and listening to 12 hours of audio as we speak, I do an hour each night but is time consuming and want to get on with the real editing of the video. Need to get round to watching a few youtube vids as Im way behind
You know damian, you'd shit your pants if the 7ft man of the woods answered your calls, i hope u let poeple know where your staying incase we have to send a search party out looking for you mate, keep up the good work my friend ATB mark
+xCxExNxSxOxRxExDx I do tell people what I'm doing and where I'm going when out solo camping, although thats no comfort to me if I get abducted then rogered from behind by a hairy Wildman, at least with all the footage I take there may be some evidence of the sordid event and proof that these creatures are real. Thanks for watching.. Damian.
Damian have you ever watched every thing you know is wrong by Lloyd pye m8, its on youtube and he explains bigfoot well, check it out when u get a spare hour buddy :-)
Do you not ever put your thermarest inside your bivvy? I always find it helps retain a little bit more warmth, plus it stops you sliding off the damned thing in the middle of the night.
+media underground I can put the mat in with my army bivy and its warmer like you mentioned. I had my minimal head on when ordering the hunka and should have bought the XL version instead. Its still a nice bivy for summer use but up a mountain and in windy conditions I'd worry the mat would blow away if I rolled of it
+Fell Wanderer Aye, used to love waking up in the morning after a bivvy out and see my mate lying directly parallel beside his mat on the grass, snoring his head off. Agree. There's plenty room in an army bivvy for just about everything. A good foot at the bottom for boots and gear and shit. Love your videos man. Keep up the great work and come join us at a bothy in Scotland anytime you fancy mate.
yet another great video mate, I know a game keeper lived at Hexham and he videoed a black panther , the DEFRA took the video but when he asked for it back they said they had lost it,,,just shows there are things out there,,,,,maybe the dog noises was a fox calling his mate,,,anyways dolly is nice but grumpy in a moring lol ATB Richie,
Nice simple set up and night out, in a nice place. Simple always best. Nothing better than nature. Thanks for sharing.
Good stuff as always , informative & entertaining. Keep making the videos and encouraging people to get out there! Cheers Stevie.
Enjoyed this, beautiful countryside and your humor is enjoyable as always. TC - Stan
The strangest thing that ever happened to me whilst camping was finding a crop circle in me underpants. Mind you I had eaten a tin of Stag chilli the night before.
+GARY BUSHCRAFT lol
+GARY BUSHCRAFT mine are called crap circles but sometimes after a good curry have skid marks in me underpants
LOL.
Love the videos mate - keep them coming 😀
Thanks for the upload.Very informative and enjoyable as usual.
Another great vid and very well edited.Its about time you got the inflatable kayak out!
Merry camping.
Good vid mate, always been interested in the Bigfoot/Yeti stories and sightings 🤘
Thanks for the video. Nice to meet you last week mate. (I was patching me fence up in Guide Post) Nice lightweight kit there. I'll have to get out and about soon.
good fun these videos mate, you and johnbushcrafter have given me the push to get out and enjoy the out doors like I did as a boy. your mad as a box of frogs like Damien lol keep them coming!
Excellent video as usual bud, looking forward to your next adventure.
Another good camp .
Seen all your Vid's, good crack ,Gave me inspiration to get in amongst it again.
Carry on the good work
We have been watching loads of your videos non stop recently, got to say you make addictive watching 😃👍🏻
We Love wild camping but use a tent, although I've been looking at tarps recently, Your setups look great!!
My knot tying is hideous, if I tied a tarp up to a tree I'd need to leave it there or cut the lines to get it back 😕
Keep up the good work buddy, loving every minute of your vids 👍🏻
Your videos are amazing! Makes you really want to get out and do some camping.
Always a delight seeing your solo trips out Damo, many thanks for sharing it with us ~Peace~
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@Julius Eli flixportal :D
@Major Dexter Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it !
@Julius Eli Glad I could help :D
Intrigue and humour Damian watched at six am will make my day, i wait every week for a video from you and a hand full of the other lads ATB Nobby
I love this channel. Cheers from Arkansas!
My favourite videos of yours are when you are on your own. You always say "I'm talking shite again". But I enjoy listening to your "shite". I bought some look what we found meatballs today, (had them in poundland) only to get home and you had a video up. Awesome. Cheers Damian.
+Big Ted Adventures Got some more from poundland too after reading this so thanks as everywhere else they are twice as expensive. Thanks for your comments, atb, Damian.
Great Vid once again, I have been watching you for a while now... I live near the peak district and have done a few solo overnighters... In the Goyt valley there is a large forest and one night I was woken by something really weird, strange sounds.. I was deep in the forest pitched up against a flat fallen tree.. in the morning found some big footprints.. but my phone battery had discharged.. scared the hell out of me not been back since. Great if you did a vid over this way and did a bit of an exploration. I'm just about to start posting some vids on... thanks for all your tips ive used a few of em already... Always a pleasure to watch.
Great stuff. Always enjoy your vids.
Great mini adventure mate. Enjoyed this hope to see another soon cheers
+Ricketymanfilms hope to see you and John soon on top of a hill for a spot of hill camping
Not a bad overnighter at all. I gotta say, I was surprised you didn't eat any meatballs on this one...lol! Nice setup too, I'm a big fan of the Karrimor packs as well. Very good video Damian.
-Jacko
I'm here for the first up to date update, look forward to this Damien. Cheers fella
Thank you fell wanderer!!! A brilliant guy!
Yeah Damo, good to see ya out and about again. You know where it's at? You know it makes sense. Top video. 😎 👍 👍 👍
Great video. Good equipment options for minimal camping.
Good to see you out Damien. Fixed that kayak yet lol. Enjoyed this. Well done
It still has a puncture and needs to get it fixed but my heart has gone out of it because I don't trust inflatable kayaks
Great video! ,I spend lots of time in the forest searching for big bad wolf ,camera with me always
enjoyed your vid mate, looking forward to the next, cheers.
Nice one Damian enjoyed that mate, we have beautiful scenery on our doorstep.Take care matePete
Hey there Damian, another good video, nice work.
That's a well dialed in minimal setup you've got there.
I have the Alpkit Rig 7 tarp and the Hunka XL.
I used to always just use a foam sleep mat, but I turn 40 this year and need a little extra comfort.
So now I use a Robens primacore 6.0 sleep mat that fits nicely in my bivi bag - it's similar to a neoair but half the cost.
It's a nice warm, thick (6cm) insulated sleep mat and really nice quality. But it's quite narrow at the legs, and bright red, so not very stealthy if it's not inside the bivi.
It packs down to about the size of a 1liter bottle and weighs in around 500g.
I like it 'coz I'm a side sleeper and need the 6cm thickness to keep my shoulders and hips off the ground.
I also made myself a 'pump sack' out of a 20mm open grommet; the lid and neck of a coke bottle and a heavy duty bin liner
I found the instructions here on youtube, and it works great.
It stops the inside of the sleep mat getting damp and moldy from the moisture in my breath (and saves a lot of huffing and puffing).
Anyho, atb from sunny Derbyshire.
Tim o/
I enjoy yourvideos immensely and your banter Damian
Another great mini adventure, full of mystery, and really entertaining, did you forget the mash again...lol
My Thermarest Pro Lite has been retired. I too had terrible aches and pains. I did a box opening video for my new Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated sleeping pad with an R value of 5. I'll be trying it out within the next few weeks. Thank you for such a great video and making me laugh. I'm so glad you didn't get dragged off. I Believe The Truth is Out There!
+Solo Over 50 Will check out your video and remember, no mystery is closed to an open mind, thanks for watching.. Damian.
Thanks for that one m8 loved it as always, I like the simple setup am going out tonight and going to try and use my DD jungle hammock as a bivi lol see how it go's a may upload a vid... well see.
briliant vid mate as always.
take care . gareth
Great to see you on the hunt again Damian lol. Enjoy all your videos but especially the ones where you are investigating the strange goings on. Actually saw you the other week bud, you were on the green with the hound but I was on the way to the RVI with wor lass and was running late so couldn't stop for a natter. Great video. Take care. Mick.
+blamhof Thanks Mick. You were quiet for a while on TH-cam so was wondering if all was ok at your end, hope your wife is alright. Did you sound the horn when you saw me?.. someone keeps doing that and I don't know who it is, its normally when I'm out with the dog. Take care, atb, Damian.
+Fell Wanderer Been out quite a bit but tend not to video much in the cold and wet and had a wee break from you tube. She is fine thanks bud just a rountine cholesterol check up thing, wasn't in 2 minutes,takes longer to find somewhere to park lol. Nope didn't peep , was well past before it clicked it was you haha it's an age thing. Take care bud. Mick.
brilliant as usual, great humer
Great adventures Damien thanks 🤘👍
as ever an absolute joy. Thank you
Enjoyed this vid bro, nice one. ATB from down here in NZ
Fantastic ! Great area man. Peace
Thanks for sharing Damian good to see you out & about. atb t ..
Love to come with you mate,great bloke,I've got a fiver for your back pocket and one for the yeti,lol
Nice little spot there thank you for the video
Should of just shouted him on the quad mate and asked him he’d of known by looking at you you were a god lad great video mate as per thanks damo
Awesome videos! Would love to wild camp with you.
Nice vid I really like your vids with this kinda twist. An interesting fellow to have a listen to is David Paulides an X police man who is investigating missing people from american parks who disappear in wired ways its very interesting and scary at the same time what he has discovered.
Try the Therm-A-Rest BaseCamp Large very comfy and warm, but doesn't pack that small but I have never felt the floor through it and a lot of the time I wake up thinking im still at home lol
Great stuff Fell
Fell wander. Nice video really enjoyed. Subbed atb Tim
Great minimal kit, I do find it better to go light.
No wonder you don't see Bigfoot, when your not talking, you're snoring! Great video, keep looking. Steve.
u make grt vidoes N have a laugh, but also ha e watch improve, keep it up, az ur getting more better,each loction!!! ,grt and thanks, from steven by ,J.KERR
Interesting video Damian.
ATB
Sandy
Breakfast and your video mate spot on!
I'm looking for bivvy bag at moment thinking the hunka xl but then an army goretex is cheaper and doesn't pack much bigger
+Scott's outdoor adventures Go for the army bivy its more breathable than the Hunka material and its like a small tent the amount of gear you can stuff in. How far to we take minimalism?.. the Hunka XL is about 500g and the army bivy is about double that but just under a kilo and more robust IMHO, there isn't much difference in the size like you said. I have the small Hunka for really minimal camping or in ok weather and use the army bivy for everything else, ATB, Damian
I dont know, I do not think I would encourage creatures in the night to come a calling. Your brave. In the dark, I am not so much. Thanks for sharing Damian
Always enjoy your solo camps Damian
Great video. No aliens this time then. Thanks for sharing with us.
i love your videos damien, i would love for you to be able to prove there is wildmen of the forests it would be so cool, whats is your latest video, i just keep watching them over and over i have lost track
You have some proper kit to capture the Northumberland bigfoot Damian..i hope you do ..the coalacanth ,,a prehistoric fish thought to be extinct millions of years ago found 40s or 50s this world is full of unexplained phenomena mesen portals and cosmic jokers are a part of it ,,as you know i do a bit of solo camping mesen and often feel a presence on certain camps not saying its the Sherwood forest bigfoot .but a watcher at the least ..Great vid lovely countryside hope to meet up one night ...atb ..steve
It's technically not illegal to wild camp in Britain. It is however in England, but you can camp anywhere you want in Scotland, which is why you should come up here more often, dude. I only mention this because last time I checked we were still a part of Britain (unfortunately). Great video once again. Nice time lapse footage too.
+media underground you are right and I knew that but for some reason didn't click in my mind when editing, I've added an annotation to the video correcting the mistake
good video
your sasquatch calls made my dogs go absolutely mental. took me a good 2 minutes to calm them down.
Have you tried a bad liner for extra warmth? Even the silk ones help and sea to summit do some that are almost sleep systems by themselves. Not as lightweight and cheap as a emergency blanket but more comfortable.
good ta see ya out n about amigo...i'd be packing some heat in that Karrimor 35 if it were me out there squatchin...nice camp...atb...woods
+MTwoodsrunner We are not allowed to protect ourselves here in the UK. A legal carry is a small blade of 3 inches or less and must be non locking, even then it must be justified if questioned by law enforcement. We are basically slaves in this country
Dang!...well they are trying to do the same in our country ...our government has been hijacked by big corporations and banksters...make way for a one world dictatorship!...watch yer six amigo!...woods
good one
made my evening seeing your vid pop up!!!
+Turk outdoors Mine too :)
there is only 2 or 3 people's videos I look forward to seeing and this gay is one of them
+OOA WILD CAMPING
do you mean guy
+Frogmoon wildcamps and wanders LOL.. I'm not gay but my boyfriend is ha! ha!..
HAHA,,watching your vid as i type Damian
7 foot tall, dark figure that likes chicken....... Usain Bolt 😂. I'm gonna have to do a wild camp. It's starting to make sence. Great video.
the trangia kettle was a mystery, I never left that tent all night, and they're strong things, you can stand on them and they'll hold your weight!
the nearby farmers son wrote a poem about the story, it's good. send me you're email and I'll send it to you.
Thanks for the vid, great as always, Mark.
+Markwildcamp Hi Mark, there many unusual things going on around here for it to be nothing more than known animals or someone's over fertile imagination. People just keep coming forward with stories about strange goings on. Those kettles are robust so its very puzzling how it happened, must have been something strong and heavy, my email is fellwanderer01@gmail.com look forward to hearing the poem, atb, Damian.
I'd love to think there's a bigfoot but I doubt in the UK. I've seen a few ufo's,it's amazing what you see when you go somewhere with no light pollution and look up. I've just subbed your channel,I enjoyed the video.
great vid damian great set up man. i cant wait to get out and about them trail cams are great lidels had them in last year for a good price. or was it aldi. ;-)
+goonluv Thanks Gordon. Both stores had them in around the same time but the ones in Aldi seemed better spec.I bought 2 and one was faulty so took it back, got my money back and the other one become faulty so sent it back also but got a replacement. The quality isnt too good as one that broke developed condensation inside from water ingres but touch wood the one I have now is fine.
it's 5.20am and I've been awake for an hour. can't sleep. your video is making me want to get back out. if you're ever in Scotland mate, give Me a shout. would be good to meet up with a fellow youtuber 😊.
I remember first time alone . it was bloody cold night . I got up for a night walk as you do . . I didn't have a bottle then . the woods were covered in mist I had fag too get back too sleep . then not five mins went passed a bloody fox made me jump knife in hand thinking more tea vicker . lol . it scared the life out of me
lol . but now I just listen too them playing an calling . I think back then . :-) :-) :-) .
Cant lay on my sides either. Hurts like hell after awhile. Old age and Uncle Arthur.
Damien,have you ever met the old lady(74) who walks with her pony an 2 Jack Russells from Hexham(where she lives) to Inverness and back again every year?...she wildcamps the whole trip,stopping off at farms where the farmers let her graze her pony...she has been doing this for 20 yrs....I met her 2 wks ago here,in Drymen and had a great chat with her...she's some lady!
Cracking video as ever mate, beautiful scenery, just out of interest, does the trail cam and sound recording device take up much room in your pack and does it make a difference overall to the lightweight approach to your overnighters? Like the tarp ridgeline - need to brush up on my knots as I'm wasting far too much paracord being a lazy get and not reusing, and not learning to tie them properly. All the best mate, and thanks for posting. Nick
+Nicholas Fenlon Hi Nick, carrying extra recording gear doesn't take much more room or weight, I can get it all into a slightly larger camera bag which is on top of the 35L back pack I have. Bulk is the main problem for me going minimal because my pack is only 35L so its a bit of a juggling act with what items to take, do I really need those items and can I put up with less comfort for one night. Once you get into a minimal way of thinking its surprising how little gear you need. Paracord could be considered bulky and for my ridgeline I use the cordage from an old retractable dog lead which broke and left me with 8 meters of strong cordage great for a small tarp ridge line. Get to know some knots, in Google type in tarp knots, there are a few you really only have to learn and are indespensible. Thanks for your comments, atb, Damian.
I also love it when fellow North Easterners post their new vids.
You and a few others have given me the bug and going to do my very first wild camp and upload it.
On a different note what Go Pro model do you use Damian. Was looking at a cheap Hero 3 white but not sure if it will be much cop or not.
+JACKA Got the Hero4 Silver which has the lcd screen on the back and unless you intend to shoot in 4K the silver is better than the black which doesnt have the lcd screen. The Hero3 is good and can be bought at a bargain now. They will record HD video at 1080p but depending on which model of hero3 you might not be able to shoot at high framerates so if its action slow motion shots a hero3 black would be the best option. The hero4 gopros have nightlapse and can record the stars and milkyway truely awesome cameras but which ever one you buy they are all record stunning HD footage
+Fell Wanderer Brilliant mate. I will check reviews of the different versions over the weekend but Hero 4 silver sounds a good option for me. I've had SJ5000 hero copy and kept freezing on me even after firmware updates.
Guess I'll have to sweet talk wor lass over the next couple of days
heavenly days... no where to camp, rains like hell all the time over there & no real camp fire. well, you do the best you can with what ya have i suppose. enjoyed / thumbed up.
hi damian great vid as always just wondering what make of trail camera ate you using
+Roy Boy Its a Magnon, got it from Aldi for £69, bought 2 initially and both became faulty. Got my money back from one and the other got replaced after developing condensation caused by water ingres but the one I have now touch wood has been ok
thanks for the info was looking at getting one but there is that many to choose from
Daiman with out scaring the air out me guts, what will you do if you came across such a sasquatch, with yah camera will you video or run like me!! Your brave. You need Dave with you and his hand tools! Cheers.
just got to the part about ( bigfoot ) 😂😂 I was wild camping in the woods In January and I can tell you and it's the truth I could feel something watching me and in the night some very different sounds . I am getting two of them in for red camera like you have .. I am not saying it was a big foot but more then just me have talked about this thing . and this is the truth
When you say "Good Morning" what is that blue thing in the bushes over your shoulder?
+Karl Baxter Its a pheasant feeder
Hi Damo, another class video. Very entertaining and informative. Wish I could come with you. By the way, have you ever been moved on by anyone?
+Trevor Oliver Never been moved on but I am quite stealthy and keep a low profile, thanks for watching..
How do m8t great video , there isn't one yet that a haven't had a chuckle at for some reason or other . Just a quick question have you had any bother with the water after warming up boil in the bag meals then using the water for a brew .? Reason I asked is I've been told you shouldn't drink it because of something to do with the inks and glues on the outside of the packaging ... No one can really give me a definitive answer on the subject . Anyway ATB
+crazyandy2008 Thank you. I never thought about the water being contaminated but you are probably right its definitely a risk maybe not short term drinking the water occasionaly but over time could be bad. Will look into it, cheers, Damian.
+Fell Wanderer i asked same question about this on the wildcamping uk on facebook. its a bit hit and miss . guys in the forces say its fine due to the foil bags but some people are on the fence with the store baught due to the inks and glues in the packaging. but personally you can't even eat bacon now acording to some scientists.
+Fell Wanderer also was put onto these For the very reason you mention Andrew, I mix boil in the bag meals with rice (or whatever combination you want) into these bags. Works a treat for me and the water is safe to drink without any concern
www.lakeland.co.uk/1405/Boil-a-Bags make the grub in the house and heat it up when you get there
Mr Fell wanderer, I'd really love to start youtubing this summer like you. Would you mind sharing what kit you use for recording? your sound is very clear, I doubt you use the zoom mic everywhere though? I see you use the GoPro, but which one and how do you keep the power going for long treks? The batteries (even the cheap ones) are expensive at £20 I think and only last three hours which is great for its size but not practical when a charging source isn't accessible on the go
Thanks!!
+Richard Donaldson Hi Richard, I buy after market batteries off Ebay for both the Hero4 Silver and Panasonic HC-X900, they are a lot cheaper, make sure you look at the sellers feedback and that they are reputable. I have an Anker USB battery bank which can recharge phones/batteries etc.. but use it mostly to run the Hero4 on a nightlapse as like you say a battery will only last a short while and an extenal pack will power the Gopro all night. The internal mic on the HC-X900 is not bad for a camcorder, most are shite and its has limitations. Wind noise is the biggest sound killer so cover the mic hole with cotton wool or foam held on with an elastic band, no need to buy expensive wind jammers etc.. I have the audio set to stereo and when I zoom in the camera automatically changes to zoom mic. In post I do raise audio levels for some quiet scenes but overall if you address wind noise you shouldn't have many audio probems with a decent microphone. Gopro cameras are great for POV shots but have their limitations as a stand alone camera and the audio from them aren't very good
+Richard Donaldson Here is an example of cheap batteries including cradle USB charger for the Hero4 Silver www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Dual-Charger-2x-Full-Decoded-1600mAh-Battery-Gopro-AHDBT-401-Hero4-Silver-/172017794421?hash=item280d0f3d75:g:9EcAAOSw8-tWX~G7
oh wow!! thanks a lot! I've recently got an Easy ACC battery bank as a friend has one. It's a 15000mah but I'm not sure if I should get another haha. 17 pounds is great! I am looking at an anker solar panel though, it looks cool for hoying over the rucksack lid out of the way. As for batteries, those are amazing! Especially for a micro USB charging port! I'll look into the cheap gopro knock offs though. I appreciate your advice but friends who venture in such mines as nenthead (york way) think they're as good for disposables (I say disposable as they are inexpensive if damaged. Of course they respect them). I'm not after the audio on them as you said. I'll definately look into your camera, that sounds cool. I actually study film at university but sound is my brother's expertise. A deadcat or cotton should be fine, its not like I'll be speaking in the wind a lot. Thanks again and keep it coming with the channel, I've been following for a few months haha
Got to get myself that tarp.
More tea Vicar
ide be too scared to do that…….kind regards phil
What hydration pack are you using out of interest? And will you be doing a review on it any time soon? Best wishes - Steve
I'm using the Camelbak military spec Antidote 3L bladder. I've not done a formal review but often praise it on many of my videos. I cant fault it and like the hydration system with quick link connectors allowing easy filling from my Katadyn Hiker pro filter which has similar connectors. I'll also say that 3L of water is just enough for a long day hike or overnighter if you are careful about making your water supply last. ATB
Fell Wanderer Thanks for the reply...looks like a handy little piece of well made kit! Seriously considering getting one too after seeing this one. Keep those videos coming, best wishes - Steve
tiberian hitch is the only knot i use x
about time 😂😂😂
Next time you go camping cooker a slap up meal use your stove again nothing wrong with a bit of crispy chicken
Can hear something walking around in the second audio clip. It's not very stealthy whatever it is hah.
+Fergs uK There was a few hours of audio to listen through and I could hear stuff moving around. Most of the time its probably nocturnal animals like foxes and badgers but you just never know for sure. When you hear trees breaking on windless nights or hear wood knocks in response to one you've just made it does make you think what can it be. Camped at Harwood forest the other week and listening to 12 hours of audio as we speak, I do an hour each night but is time consuming and want to get on with the real editing of the video. Need to get round to watching a few youtube vids as Im way behind
I thought DeNile was a river in Egypt.
My first thought during the opening was good grief I've hit a Dr. Who episode.
I've read you should never use the water you've boiled a bag in. chemicals from the printing ink leaches into the water.
PS,give my love to Dolly and Flossy.
If there had been another wild camper in the area, they would have thought there was a Yeti nearby....
You know damian, you'd shit your pants if the 7ft man of the woods answered your calls, i hope u let poeple know where your staying incase we have to send a search party out looking for you mate, keep up the good work my friend ATB mark
+xCxExNxSxOxRxExDx I do tell people what I'm doing and where I'm going when out solo camping, although thats no comfort to me if I get abducted then rogered from behind by a hairy Wildman, at least with all the footage I take there may be some evidence of the sordid event and proof that these creatures are real. Thanks for watching.. Damian.
Lol true m8, happy days ATB mark
Damian have you ever watched every thing you know is wrong by Lloyd pye m8, its on youtube and he explains bigfoot well, check it out when u get a spare hour buddy :-)
Do you not ever put your thermarest inside your bivvy? I always find it helps retain a little bit more warmth, plus it stops you sliding off the damned thing in the middle of the night.
+media underground I can put the mat in with my army bivy and its warmer like you mentioned. I had my minimal head on when ordering the hunka and should have bought the XL version instead. Its still a nice bivy for summer use but up a mountain and in windy conditions I'd worry the mat would blow away if I rolled of it
+Fell Wanderer Aye, used to love waking up in the morning after a bivvy out and see my mate lying directly parallel beside his mat on the grass, snoring his head off. Agree. There's plenty room in an army bivvy for just about everything. A good foot at the bottom for boots and gear and shit. Love your videos man. Keep up the great work and come join us at a bothy in Scotland anytime you fancy mate.
is there anybody out there ??