The cold hard truth of Winter Bivvy bag camping!

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  • @BAKEDPOTATOLARDYASS
    @BAKEDPOTATOLARDYASS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you go outdoors never quit if you quit it shows you are doing it for ego

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Interesting philosophy 🤔 Not one we remotely agree with however. Safety or enjoyment are 2 genuine reasons to return home. Nothing egotistical about it, just personal assessment of the situation. 🙂

    • @1951woodygeo
      @1951woodygeo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ego had nothing to do with it, mate.

    • @tcgrigg30
      @tcgrigg30 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's a weird philosophy Sid. "If you quit it shows you are doing it for ego". Surely not quitting and putting yourself at risk is doing it for ego. Seems like a jealous outdoor TH-cam rival to me.

    • @zeberdee1972
      @zeberdee1972 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like a recipe for disaster mate .

    • @ericb.4358
      @ericb.4358 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zeberdee1972 "A man's gotta know his limitations." ->Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry ("Inspector Callahan") Better short suffering than long suffering. No damn sense in waring hair shirts (or wet shirts).

  • @martinbartlett9948
    @martinbartlett9948 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favourite TH-cam couple by a country mile. Never cease to amaze me, how cheerful you both stay , even in such dreadful conditions. Keep up the great content. ❤️👍👍👍

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww thanks Martin, you're great too :) Thanks for watching

  • @tubefreakmuva
    @tubefreakmuva ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching you guys in black cloaks, caves and candles brought me pure joy!

  • @tcgrigg30
    @tcgrigg30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you guys. Absolutely decent, fun, adventurous couple. To find a Zoe is a keeper, Gareth. Someone who loves what you love is special!!

  • @Garncec
    @Garncec ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yu two are salt of the earth!
    Brilliant video, no frills and how all videos should be. Loved it as always guys. Thanks.

  • @lansdorf
    @lansdorf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a miserable wet night but the candles created some comfort. Well done.

  • @austieoutdoors9763
    @austieoutdoors9763 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great to see you back out and yes my mate allways says to me you need to get some waterproof stuff and a waterproof sack for over my backpack and i say i don,t need any i have a poncho that does both so yes thanx again for telling me to get one

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The teenage questions were great..😂 Definitely travel across the pond and visit the Grand Canyon, it’s awesome! ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧✌️😘

  • @markmars1587
    @markmars1587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing wrong about any honest kit assessment.

  • @peterwhyte3534
    @peterwhyte3534 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done for sticking it out and yous always make me luagh with the jokes. Great couple of wild campers 🤣🤣👍

  • @steveoutdoors6522
    @steveoutdoors6522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep it’s fantastic seeing you two out have fun well done 👍

  • @AM-gn6nn
    @AM-gn6nn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Canada here ...lol we love your show guys👍✌❤🇨🇦🙏🌏🌱🍻 we do similar stuff

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes it can be very Hard wildcamping this way.Intersting video.Enjoyed watching it very much. Thanks.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good on you both for persevering. Thanks for sharing and your honesty.
    Take care.

  • @scottyneedsa3037
    @scottyneedsa3037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You weren't kidding....it was so wet, I thought Marti Pellow was going to show up and sing us all a song!! Looks like you were only joined by Roland in the end though!! 😉 ☹️😨😣 🐀 Well done for sticking it out you two🎖️ 👍

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha yeah, thanks dude. Won't be going back there in a hurry!

  • @ponyboymb
    @ponyboymb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly, you guy's Rock! Brilliant video 📸 that bloody water, the cave and the Bloody rats eating ur food 🤣🤣 cheers 🥂 for the Shout on the Lara Croft message 🤍 have a fantastic weekend ✌🏼 love to all Ur family x

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thanks, hope you have a great weekend too. All the best :)

  • @martyl425
    @martyl425 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you two,,always a laugh and honest reviews.ive just bought a big agnes insulated Q-core deluxe. it cost £130 from valley and peak.(excellent shopping experience)it comes in a multitude of sizes and variations.its 9cm thick with the 2 outside baffles are 11cm so it keeps you in place.it has a 4.3r rating (rated by third party)it comes with a pump sack.its really comfortable for side sleepers due to its thickness.i also bought a robens starlight 2 tent which is amazing really big ,lots head room loads of ventilation options but best of all it's been wind tested up too 160kph (their Danish company hence kph) Ive had it out in some really big storms for days at a time and it's faultless.Its quite cheap at £165 reduced from £250.loved the video and look forward to see what you guy's get up too in the year ahead.take care dudes.

  • @MeinemLeben
    @MeinemLeben ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode! Cheers!

  • @martyndrummond9452
    @martyndrummond9452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much respect! Thanks for showing it just how it is with no airy fairy stuff☺

  • @barryhumphries4514
    @barryhumphries4514 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, That was a cute bonkers camp! 😌🤣🤣

  • @Wodens-Wolf
    @Wodens-Wolf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bivvy tents are great for winter and autumn but I used for a wild camp back in the summer and almost passed out with the heat. Nice bit of kit though. Also a key part of my emergency bug out kit.

  • @MrKenthepainter
    @MrKenthepainter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the open host review , very informative on numerous accounts 👍 and probably saved me from a cold , wet , dirty cave camp !
    Strangely a few years ago I did a bivvy camp on Bempton Cliffs and woke up to someone screaming 😱 "Ken" at 2 o'clock in the morning! Must of been dreaming but very weird ! 😲

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heard a few spooky tales of Bempton cliffs over the years. Think many swear blind there's weird things going on up there!

  • @peteonthemove
    @peteonthemove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg. That was an arduous one.

  • @randyvanbekkum9448
    @randyvanbekkum9448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i once stole ,believe it or not,4 prostatic leggs ,from a sleeping guy on a train.He woke up catching me do it.He obviously couldnt outrun me and also asked for uhh......some feet back. Really enjoying your channel.

  • @The_Arby
    @The_Arby ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roll on spring and summer 🙂 Nice wild camp guys 🙂

  • @glennnewell2786
    @glennnewell2786 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a tough one guys. Thanks for your time.😅

  • @davebarlow4909
    @davebarlow4909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's some dedication you guys have there. An experience and a hell of a challenge. But you did it. Well done, I take my hat off to you two. I felt cold just watching your video.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave

    • @davebarlow4909
      @davebarlow4909 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps Did the three Baileys come thru yesterday?? I went thru the motions but I have my doubts. Let me know.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davebarlow4909 not seen anything come through Dave no. Very kind of you non the less 😍

  • @craigwatson9320
    @craigwatson9320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woohoo a new video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁😁😁

  • @zeberdee1972
    @zeberdee1972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the only times in your video's were it is raining inside but not outside !! , cool video as always .

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha yeah! Thanks Nathan, hope you're well 😀

    • @zeberdee1972
      @zeberdee1972 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps I am well thank you , hope you both are to .

  • @Plazmapants188
    @Plazmapants188 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zoe "Buy a caravan"🤣🤣🤣 great vid 👍 but sod that for a game of soldiers, bivi's not held up too good by the look of it .

  • @marktaylor4674
    @marktaylor4674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one guys. I have been there many times and always wondered if it was worth a camp in the caves... The popularity of the area in summer always put me off... At least I know Know that winter can bring its own problems too lol.
    Best wishes..

  • @Catchamat
    @Catchamat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done! Quite an experience.

  • @chrisbrecknell8519
    @chrisbrecknell8519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode

  • @MattScottMusic
    @MattScottMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought it was nuns, not monks, who wore habitats.
    Oh, no, I am thinking of habits, aren’t I?

  • @jessicapayne8622
    @jessicapayne8622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see you’re getting in them smutty phrases!

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone has to lol

    • @jessicapayne8622
      @jessicapayne8622 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps emmerdale farm sneaks in bottom references/quotes. It’s not obvious to some, but if you know, you know! Emmerdale farm was mentioned a few times on bottom. X

  • @lawrencejack5038
    @lawrencejack5038 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see your diet lasted till morning 🫣 not drinking tonight as trying to loose some weight, 12 hrs later your having chocolate 🍫 for breakfast 😂😂😂 love it 👊🏻🏕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @tubefreakmuva
    @tubefreakmuva ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very helpful tips guys 👍

  • @vickident5762
    @vickident5762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gareth and Zoe without alcohol ?? It's like fish and chips without salt and vinegar!!

  • @JamesMears76
    @JamesMears76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic adventure!!

  • @crazyblindguy
    @crazyblindguy ปีที่แล้ว

    Very amazing video well done and keep up the great work I love listening to your videos as I am fully blind and I use Vango Stratos Alpha 250S 3 season sleeping bag and British army gore tex bivvy bag and British army dpm basha as my kit all year round and it is a bit bulky but worthwhile

  • @petelumley1578
    @petelumley1578 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think you two have finally lost the plot 🤪😜

  • @grahamscothern4319
    @grahamscothern4319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one guys.
    Brave in a cave.
    Keep thinking about a bivi.
    I have a oex phoxx1 that small enough for me I think.
    Cheers Graham

  • @jorvikoutdoors
    @jorvikoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff, caves are great camping places I bet but the dripping looks a pain, still well done for getting out in adverse weather atb Lee

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lee. Think we'll hit the woods next time lol

  • @UrbanGrrl69
    @UrbanGrrl69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to tough it out guys, nice one.

  • @agesadventures
    @agesadventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat cave to explore. Don't think I'd want to camp in it 😁

  • @margarets195
    @margarets195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys r mad mad but then again that's why I like ur channel lol

  • @Hootyhoo-jq9vq
    @Hootyhoo-jq9vq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All good fun.

  • @stealthandysteath1069
    @stealthandysteath1069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Evening one an all 🤣🤣😃👍. You did good staying the night. But you both came out 😃. Tc Andy

  • @randyvanbekkum9448
    @randyvanbekkum9448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love all your vids and i got the same wallpaper!

  • @jessicapayne8622
    @jessicapayne8622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come to Somerset, we have cheese and cider!

  • @kaikito7662
    @kaikito7662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spoiler alert, this community: wrap yourself in a duvet; arm yourself with a large pot of hot tea and give your electric fire a cuddle. Do all three simultaneously and maybe - just maybe - you'll avoid the sympathetic shivering you'll experience as you watch Gareth and Zoe remain wet throughout every second of this video.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha, amazingly we stayed dry and warm on this one. It's just all our kit that got battered lol

  • @stevecrowe131
    @stevecrowe131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You really know how to treat a lady, ... That's what you call character building. It's quite disappointing when you see expensive equipment failing but a lot of people recommend the hooped bivvy but only ever use under a tarp, I'd say it's not really fit for purpose, luv your Vid's. Cheers.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, I love all the winter stuff just as much as Gareth. I wouldn't do it otherwise. Warm, reliable clothing does make a big difference though!

  • @kevindunne701
    @kevindunne701 ปีที่แล้ว

    The irony is, Christ probably could've gotten over that bit of flooded path 😄. Good video as always guys.

  • @shaunjones5172
    @shaunjones5172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the same sort of experience camping in Hastings recently. I was camping on an area above the sea line. It was all clay and it was wet and slippy. Covered in wet clay, all over the tent and everywhere.
    So much cleaning to do when I got home.
    Definitely not a good winter camp.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's all character building isn't it. Strangely we still enjoyed it all lol

  • @whatsnottohike
    @whatsnottohike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahahaha, I admit, I found it funny. Only because you laugh about it too. What else can you do though? Good on ya both for braving it out. Never been one for winter bivvying only because it's dark at 4 and you can't sit up in a bivvy. At least with a tent you can sit up and play a game or something but a bivvy is like, ok, I'm just going to lay here for 16 hours 😂 nice to see the harsh reality of these type of camps. Funny though 😂

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha thanks. Yeah, gotta laugh at these situations. We still enjoyed ourselves :)

  • @peepresc8002
    @peepresc8002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think you should have took a canoe for your return lol

  • @tomwheeler7816
    @tomwheeler7816 ปีที่แล้ว

    got a 3ful gear quidian pro just before Christmas done a few 6 miles trips with it with all my camping gear trying it out whats your and how you liking them so far

  • @ACE19688
    @ACE19688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looked like a tough camp but that's half the fun. Now if only you had taken the boats with you.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know, we said at the time it would of been ace to paddle it.

  • @chrisb9345
    @chrisb9345 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a Bivvy, and have yet to use it. In the middle of summer, I guess I might. But I will also need to bring a bugnet as well

  • @1951woodygeo
    @1951woodygeo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video guys

  • @JohnSmith-df4vb
    @JohnSmith-df4vb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would take wet feet over drips down the back any day of the week, lol.

  • @stevegreenwood7837
    @stevegreenwood7837 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi guys just subbed , great stuff love all your vids .what do you do to make ends meet

  • @garethdixon6484
    @garethdixon6484 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That paint is probably totally safe mebbe. You don't half bloody moan!

    • @peteonthemove
      @peteonthemove ปีที่แล้ว

      Ungrateful mate. That's what it is

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go to sleep you two! You know you get cranky when you stay up late!

    • @peteonthemove
      @peteonthemove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps 🤣🤣 Us ? Never !

  • @davidhudson7590
    @davidhudson7590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hardcore you pair nutters good stuff but cold

  • @atrampinthehills.841
    @atrampinthehills.841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big thumbs up

  • @bigstu5413
    @bigstu5413 ปีที่แล้ว

    How dry and spacious are the hooped bivvy bag

  • @briancox4339
    @briancox4339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video guys

  • @Destro7000
    @Destro7000 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a scary/grotty cave lol. I like that it's got vertical drops down outside and tall rocks high above though. Are you doing any mountain/summit camps this year?

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah most definitely. We love the hills. Just prefer more lowland stuff when it's wet and windy.

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you're married. Otherwise you'd set the bivy's head-to-head instead of head-to-toe. ;o) LOL

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was purely because of the incline of the floor and the zips being on the right hand sides of the bivvy bags lol

  • @sicr7373
    @sicr7373 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's never fun sleeping in the wet spot!

  • @sarahstewart5264
    @sarahstewart5264 ปีที่แล้ว

    I normally wear karrimors but got wet feet on 1st day but was camping for a week. Not good. Got some leather gelert boots much better.

  • @onanysundrymule3144
    @onanysundrymule3144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome. Please consider doing a review of your snugpack - 7C sleeping bags. Kind regards.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think we did already, you'll have to scroll back on the video tab of our channel 😃

    • @onanysundrymule3144
      @onanysundrymule3144 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps I see one for the Snugpack Softie Elite, is that it?

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We've done both. The Naturehike Snowbird -7 down bag (used in this camp) and the Snugpak softie elite 4. Both reviews on the channel.

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/NZqClV5gTyU/w-d-xo.html

    • @onanysundrymule3144
      @onanysundrymule3144 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps Thank you. The Elite 4 looks good.

  • @SteveSeadog
    @SteveSeadog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this video make me feel like a wimp? Absolutely! Would I seek out a wet cave to bivvy in so I feel less wimpy? Absolutely not!! 😝 (Just call me Horace.)

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't think we'll be searching out any more wet caves any time soon either lol

  • @MichaelKhan1979
    @MichaelKhan1979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you guys look into Flat Earth, Mud Flood and such? maybe I assume too much either way you guys are ACE

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We know of it yes. And thanks for the comment Michael :)

    • @MichaelKhan1979
      @MichaelKhan1979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps no problem and thankyou for the reply, Ive been a Flat Earther since 2016😀🙏

  • @mortschubert3909
    @mortschubert3909 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you rather camp like this for the rest of your lives or only camp ten more times and then never again?
    P.S. Zoe is using an Olight headlamp; what happened to the Wubens?

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Camp 10 more times (for year long trips 🤣). Yeah Zoe was using an Olight head torch. We just like to cycle kit. It lasts longer then lol

    • @mortschubert3909
      @mortschubert3909 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps, smart - both choices!

  • @desmondbroad1305
    @desmondbroad1305 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you need a dog on these trips 😍

  • @briansaunders7348
    @briansaunders7348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my top tip for going out in the rain is DONT !!

  • @campervanzoso
    @campervanzoso ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to watch......
    I'll stick to my campervan. 😁🚐👍

  • @jasonmaddison8815
    @jasonmaddison8815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alpkit are decent mate

    • @GarethZoeWildcamps
      @GarethZoeWildcamps  ปีที่แล้ว

      For what? Bivvy bags? Been using an Alpkit Hunka for a few years now. Never had any issues with it. Some of their stuff is good, some not so good. Like any company, there's always the lemon lol

    • @jasonmaddison8815
      @jasonmaddison8815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarethZoeWildcamps so rite there fella bivvi bags are great . Got polestar tent decent it s

  • @hedgerowsandzeros
    @hedgerowsandzeros ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You grubby pair. 😉 🙈

  • @robsiddall9731
    @robsiddall9731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sausages for fingers
    Or bacon for feet ,apoligies

  • @9102010
    @9102010 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's wrong? It's nice weather :)