My second WILD CAMP || Almost fell off Aber Falls! - Part 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Hi everyone, welcome back to PART TWO of my amazing solo camp!
Two weeks ago I set off to the Carneddau mountain range of Snowdonia, a magical and peaceful place full of mystical wild ponies and colourful heather and bilberry bushes, waterfalls, rock formations, babbling brooks and the mighty Aber Falls!
This is definitely a massive challenge for me after only venturing into Snowdonia for hikes a small handful of times. With a full backpack and side bag for my drone(for easy access) I set off on a self plotted, pathless route up the Afon Anafon to the reservoir before climbing towards the summit of Llwytmor at 849 m.
I hope you enjoy this one, I had the most amazing experience, it is such a magical place.
Thank you for watching... xx
"She had a gypsy soul and a warrior spirit. She made no apologies for her wild heart. She left normal and regular to explore the outskirts of magical and extraordinary. And she was glorious." - Michele Rose Gilman
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Hi guys and gals, just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to watch my little vid, and comment with such lovely words, and advice for camping, so kind! Off on another adventure this weekend... think it might be a rainy camp! See you again soon!! 😊❤ welcome to all the new subscribers!! 👋🏻
What a beautiful and wonderful view love it and love the video and your amazing channel prayers and blessings for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤
@@JohnSaxon-vw5vi such kind words thank you
Hi Lilu lovely video as all ways its lovely to see you out again enjoying yourself and haveing fun,, hopefully your skull you found cleaned up really well,, hope to see you out again soon take care stay safe xxxx
@@AdventuresWithLilu no problem 😉
Hi Lilu, loving your videos of your adventures, really entertaining 👍.
A little tip that I do to save water on cleaning cook ware is to take wet wipes with me. They are very good at removing residue, and then I put them in my waste zippy bag to take home after. They ate good for freshening up after a long day too!.
I have been Wild Camping for years, but after losing my Dad and now looking after my 84 year old Mother I don't get out so often. Good on you Girl, enjoy the great outside because it's good for your Soul. Barefoot from time to time is good for Grounding yourself with our Mother Earth too, but then that's probably the old Hippie in me, living so close to Stonehenge and many other Structures our Ancestors built along the Leylines ❤🙏
Oh wow, that's so cool! Thank you so much for your comment!
I became a welsh summit geek just because it gave so many good views like you experienced - I would recommend it.
I'm an ex soldier. In the army we had 1 litre of water to last for 24 hrs and with that we had to cook, drink, wash, shave and wash up. It can be done. Always put a drop of water into your cooking pan straight away to stop the residue from drying and going crusty. Use grass or leaves to get the worst off and always take anti bacterial wipes as they're a god-send. Use a blunt knife/spoon/finger nails for loosening anything that's stuck on to your plates and pots. The last thing you want is food poisoning or something when you're alone in the mountains. I really enjoyed your video and am a new subscriber, looking forward to watching more.
Great video. The stone walls are sheep folds. It's where the hill farmers used to put the sheep when they bought them down from the hills, ready for tupping(mating) shearing and sorting the lambs ready for the market.
Thanks for the info! Very interesting.
Great video, full of excitement, positivity and life! Very encouraging to watch, especially early morning at 6am before I pop off to gym to lose a lot of weight lol. Liked and Subscribed
Very kind of you, thank you 😊
Wowee! What an adventure. What magnificent countryside. Another TH-cam wild camping legend has arrived. Thank you.
Thank you so much...its my new fave place to explore...so magical!
another great adventure for you loved the last one bring on wild camp 2 love it.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
They were some stunning views! 😍 And for washing up, antibac wipes clean up a multitude of messy cooking sins!
Ah yes good idea!
Go girl! I love to see a woman challenge themselves in the outdoors, it can only help you grow in so many ways. All the questions at the beginning are just things you will discover for yourself. Keep going you are great.❤
Thank you so much!!
Great to see you getting out there and enjoying yourself, congratulations on challenging yourself and succeeding, it's a great feeling! Some answers/ tips you for you. - Wash up? - Use umscented wet-wipes 👍Save weight? Get a lighter tent, I'd recommend a Lanshan 2 (make sure you do 'the mods'). Always take earplugs (especially in windy conditions). Spend time looking for a flat piece of ground to pitch on (sliding is awful!). Always take a paper os map (just in case your phone gets damaged/ decides not to work). Look at your map and follow paths (or if you are bushwhacking, use the map to look at the contours)
Thank you for the tips... yes I do carry a paper map and compass too just in case. Amd yes I know how to use them. I just don't bother as the map is a faff lol
What a great idea for cleaning! Not keen on the Lanshan 2.. but yes I do need a better tent...thanks!!
This is just brilliant!! Really enjoyed watching this small masterpiece. Atmosphere and your narration are so soothing and powerful!
Thank you so much!
Looks like an awesome trip, worth it for the views 🤩 Awkward overgrown terrain round there.. each step you don't know if you're going to roll your ankle or just sink 😂
Thank u so much!
Bracken or the rough grass you can find in the mountains can be used as a scourer for washing up.
Not surprised you are getting so many subscribers. You are good at this.
Thanks for the tips! And for the kind words, it means a lot x
23:53 I think your first guess was right. Those dry stone walls are sheep pens, sometimes called sheepfolds on old maps.
Well done, sorry about you not able to get down, so glad someone was there to help you. Great videos xJ
Thanks for watching!!
Heck yeah have to go for a swim, wow is it beautiful there 👍👍🤠
Yes, thanks
You ll get there.
Wow absolutely breathtaking, so much of the world I haven’t ever seen and to get to see it through your eyes I appreciate you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching
"Oh What's Occurring" ?! Looks like Lilu is back in her natural habitat and loving it !! All these lovely comments well deserved chuck, TIDY !
Thanks!!!!
Excellent video beautiful part of these Islands,.. come to Scotland, Sutherland and Ullapool are👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Maybe one day!
Great video 👍To wash my pan I boil a small amount of water in the pan the wipe clean with a sponge and dry with kitchen roll
Yes me too I think camping by a river is the easiest for sure
Hi Lilu, like others already mentioned, use moss/grass to clean pots. Instead of dropping weight, you could re-distribute it by using a chest rig and a bottle holder you can attach to a belt. Might help with stability too.
Thanks for the info!
I live in USA, Ohio in the center of it. I do a lot of gear reviews. For cheap and good quality. You can ask for questions. My wife has a tent double bed blow up mattress. And I get Harley chopper show bike in 90 percent. I'm more primitive
Nothing beats just being wild in snowdonia. I love it. Cracking video
Thanks!!!!!!!
Gorgeous 😍
Thank you! 😊
Your rucksack looks enormous for just one night. I've noticed it doesn't sit level, so you need to adjust your straps. Over time, an uneven load can hurt your back.
Great video mindst & nice to see you in your cozzy 😍
I'd actually planned to stay 2 nights hence the big bag. Didn't work out that way. Thanks for the info tho!
For the washing up, I use a handful of grass and wipe off the worst until I can wash up properly. Another excellent video, great progress you are making.
Thanks so much!!
yup that route at top of aber is scary, did similar last year, never again 😱
😆😆 it really is!
Your first video got me hooked, not even 5 mins in and im hooked again, love the delivery and you are so beautiful i can see your soul more than the physical beauty and im a little lost for words
Aww thank you so much... 😊 this is me in my happy place, and I guess I can't fake how I am..just goofy, clumsy and in awe of the natural beauty in the wild every time i visit...
@@AdventuresWithLilu it truly shows, your glowing vibrantly
Dont suppose you own a tarot deck of cards or a good few crystals do you?
@themacgregorshow222 hahaha I may do...
Iv had tarot cards since I was a kid. But never learnt properly... iv kept them tho. And yeh I have a few crystals 🙈
@@AdventuresWithLilu haha intuition never lies. I'm a total noob at wild camping, bag is all ready just needing grub and liquids and a decent lightweight jacket then the adventures begin..
Im Bedfordshire based, any suggestions where to go first?
@themacgregorshow222 well I'm novice at wild camping too... this video was my 2nd trip... my kit is too heavy and I'm still learning. Wakesxis my go to place. Peak district is too busy and small. I love the carneddau with the ponies best but thrn I still have a lot to explore.
Hi, when you are in remote area’s think what you would have done had you broke your ankle, leg or worse, then if your phone had not worked or you hadn’t got a signal and you didn’t say whether or not you had a paper OS map and compass with you, small problems can quickly turn in to larger ones, I was watching a video the other day about a Garmin intouch Satellite transponder, not sure how the system works or if there are any running costs involved, they cost around £329, and they could give you peace of mind when wild camping and remember they don’t rely on phone masts etc, good video by the way, very enjoyable, tfs, Mike
I gave my sister regular updates on os maps where I was, and always have paper map and compass back up. But yes has good phone signal unlike in the peak district this weekend. Iv looked at the garmin but the subscription is quite high for how much I'd use. But yes I'm looking into better ways to keep safe. Thank you for ur advice 😊
@@AdventuresWithLiludone lots of hosteling in the 70’s in the Peak District, lovely place
You managed to negotiate the 'Bad Step' then came a cropper leaving the path in the wrong place, we all make mistakes and learn from them, I've had one or two near-death incidents, it certainly makes you more aware and careful in the future, one thing I would say is always have a printed OS Explorer map to refer to and a compass, you learn wild camping that navigation is vitally important, gps is great but will never replace a map. I said I thought I recognised Afon Goch in the last video, it is a wonderful area, but as you found out, the terrain is tough! When you were pointing out Snowdon I think you were looking towards Elidir Fawr and surrounding summits. Getting the weight down makes camping so much more comfortable, most peoples first target is 3kg for the big 3 i.e. Tent, Backpack and Sleep System (bag and mat), I'm at 2.85kg at the moment and it just feels easier being lighter! Always make sure your sleeping bag is sufficiently warm though, you should be comfortable with just merino base layers, too many layers can actually be less efficient and cause issues with moisture which can actually make you cooler, I do also get cold feet though and have Rab fleece and down booties, plus some of those toe warmers you can get. For sitting around I have down insulated trousers which are a godsend, with a suitably warm down jacket you should always be warm enough, I have an Airhole ski mask too which is brilliant, and as you found out, be very careful making sure your pitch is as flat as possible! I don't cook in pots anymore, just have one pot for boiling water, day one I pack burritos, onion bhaji's, pasties etc. to snack on, then have the dehydrated camping meals, they might be pricey but they're packed full of calories which you need, and you never have washing up, one last thing, I gave up on pack covers and use drybags inside my packs for everything, helps keep everything bone dry at all times and it's easier for access, I have several drybags of differing sizes in different colours to organise stuff, which I find makes life easier, you can also empty your pack in heavy rain or on boggy ground without everything getting soaked, but well done, this was a great adventure, I'm local so really enjoyed watching you enjoy what I consider my back garden.... and I have to commend you for picking a tough route, that's a proper adventure!
Oh yes, I did always have a map and compass with me as a backup but didn't show it. I use dry bags too to separate stuff, and I think I got myself cold from sitting out in the draft too long, maybe. Thank you for all the advice, very useful and thank you for watching!
Who doesn't love a wild adventure! I wish the very best for your channel to grow to 200,000 + subscribers!The best thing is seeing you happy 🙂
Wow! So kind, thank you 😊
@wheretonowlilu you're absolutely welcome! Getting out there like you do and pushing yourself to succeed and not giving up! You definitely are an inspiration! I'm looking forward to more of your solo adventures!
There are a lot of similarities here with WildBeare who sets a very high standard in this field. Having said that for a video of only your 2nd ever wild camp this is a fine achievement. I will follow with interest your journey as a wild camper and film maker. Good luck.
Thank you kindly
Great video showing the highs and the lows of the great outdoors ... Thanks .
Thank you 😊
A Good weekend should always include a new video from Lilu...and perhaps a rewatch of her previous offering 😊
Aw thank you that's kind 🥰
Thank you so much for taking us along with you, Absolutely beautiful countryside. It's nice you talk yourself into hiking, I'm sure you think now that it's very well worth it. I think that's how we learn is making mistakes and learning from them and then going on. Please stay healthy and safe and I look forward to your next video.
Yes I definitely learnt a lot from this adventure, thank you for your kind words 😊
Hope you are okay if you don’t feel safe don’t go down your life always turn back been there got injured still made my way down glad you are okay Lilu beautiful name x
Thank you, yes I was fine but learnt a lesson...I am not a lemming!
Hello,,, There are times when i sit and think where and when i want to go. The local forest near me means so much and is a place of reflection for me. Going there and having time to cook and listen to what nature is around me. From the many birds and animals to the silence just to hear the breeze blowing high in the tops of trees. This is my special place that holds memories dear to my heart.. Thank you another golden memory just for me,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Regards Mick,,,,,,,,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,,,,,,,,, XX
Thanks for sharing!
@@AdventuresWithLilu Hello.. I have to put my adventures on hold until the new year. My health is not as good as it should be at this moment in time. I am still following you ,,, XX
Beautiful little waterfall love it sure appreciate you sharing 👍👍🤠 Yes Time for a little swim
Thanks for spending some time watching my videos :)
That’s just awesome up with the clouds beautiful, and sheep cool 👍👍🤠
Good video. Good story telling. Regarding water, I usually aim to camp near a water source. Regarding a camp spot, always aim to find a flat spot although I'm sure you know that. Regarding weight, I think the most effective thing you could do is replace your tent; cheap options would be a Lanshan 1 or 2, or a Decathlon Forclaz 1 Man Trekking Dome Tent - MT900 or a Forclaz 1 or 2 Man Trekking Tarp Tent - MT900, or if you are prepared to spend a bit more, a Durston Xmid 1P or 2P Solid, all these tents are around 1kg or less. If possible, only carry 1ltr of water. Regarding keeping warm, put your waterproofs over your thermal jacket/leggings. Look forward to the next video.
Oh wow some brilliant tips. Thank you!!
One tip for you keep your gas in with you too keep it warmer it performs better warmer
I’m enjoying your adventures !! I hope you keep it real because you have a great personality… I seen in comments a comparison to wildbear whom I like but little on the fake side and uses thumbnails that are not in video !!! Like you may have done last week!!!
Thank you so much!! Well, any female who loves Wales, camping, and waterfalls is copying her. There are only so many ways to vlog a wild camp. I used to be a photographer, but years before her. 🤷🏻♀️
Another great well made vid stunning views loved it if you had carried on across the bit where you said get wet feet that’s the route down 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching !!
Crikey, so pleased you’re safe , loved every second thanks 💜👍🍻
Thank you so much!!! 💓
A lovely video. Washing up can be done by scrubbing with handfuls of grass, no water needed. When carrying a heavy pack apply strips of gaffer tape on the skin of shoulders and lower back. This will prevent rubbing of your skin. Lastly please please take great care out there. x😉
Thank you, so helpful!
Like Jason already said to clean pots boil a small amount if water and use a clean brillo sponge. Keep making hot drinks to stay warm , do zips and buttons all the way up, to stop the cold from creeping in your outer layers.... boil up a bottles worth of water ( if you have that much left , if not use less) pour it back into your water bottle and put it in your sleeping bag 10 to 20 mins before you go to bed ,, keeps your feet toastie.. then use the water for breakfast.. you will have put things in your bag that you didn't use.. ditch them next time.. if it's not going to save your life it's going to make it harder.. strip your kit down... play safe and shine on xxx
Thank u so much!
Definatly get some down pant Lilu :-) love your new adventures. If your on uneven ground roll something up and put it under the downhill side....keep going :-)
Thanks for the tip!
Another excellent video. Not too far from my home. As you say, far too many people at the falls. It's a bizarre feeling after seeing no one for a few days to suddenly see people again. It makes you feel slightly down altho it soon wears off.
I use toilet roll to remove the most of the mess on the dishes then antibacterial wipes. Also if you know that you will be near a river later that day simply put the dirty dishes in a plastic bag until you get to the river and then wash them.
On keeping warm the secret is don't get cold. As soon as you start to feel yourself cooling down get in the tent and put some layers on. Getting warm again is much harder than staying warm. A woolly hat even in the summer will keep you warm in the evenings. Get some waterproof socks. I know boots are waterproof but waterproof socks are a second way to avoid cold feet. Small one size fits all gloves can keep hands warm in the summer evenings especially if you have been walking in sunshine and got a bit of sunburn. Cold hands and feet can make for a cold body. You can start to shiver after getting sun in the day and chills in the evening. Also you looked exhausted when you got in your tent. As I'm sure you know when you're tired you start to feel cold. Have a knap for an hour just to charge yourself up before making your tea. It really helps. Any snooze always helps. 😄😄💤💤💤. Take care . Charlie X .
😮 Was a very scary hike, was very worried about you, if you fell your on your own. 😢
It was great fun!
A brilliant inspiring video very worthy of a subscription cheers subbed!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching
Beautiful Human.
Have a look at Router Mats, fairly cheap and light. A couple will stop the sliding about. :)
Thanks il take a look!
Suggest 2, one between the groundsheet and your mat then the other between the mat and the sleeping bag. Good videos, enjoying them. 🙂
@paulrichmond3348 thank u. appreciate the tips
A great day for your 2nd day of adventure, and not a bad place to wake up. So hard going when not on a path, hats off to you, plus with all the recording and setting up for walk by's AND drone👏. The way you came down was the way I went up, didn't see a soul from Aber till the end of the day.
The 'moment' you had near the end went ok, thankfully, although I bet it didn't seem OK at the time! It's a rite of passage to experience a near Death situation, but make that the only one, ok, cheers👍😉.
Lovely bit of swimming too, very cool 😎.
Really good video again, keep going, your numbers will grow👍🏞⛺️💪🤘
Thank you, so kind, it didn't rain I shouldn't have rushed off from the waterfalls lol but never mind il go back one day...thank you for watching!
Beautiful colours - I haven't seen heather for a long time.
In a world of YTers advertising ever more expensive kit, I really appreciate you supporting the companies making good value for money kit, like the majority of us use. But, at the same time, happy for you to take up gifts of expensive kit and review them separately from your main vids 😉
I totally agree! I dont want to ruin the flow of my videos with lots of promotion and hope to keep things authentic as possible. Thank you for ur comment
Your reaction to the humans 😅 so me
Avoid avoid avoid 😅
@@AdventuresWithLilu very much so 😅
Swoon!
I have a carved skull named Cedric, named after Cedric Bixler-Zavala (At The Drive-In / Mars Volta).
A roaring success of a wild camp if ever there was one. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! I loved this wild camp location... hope to go again obe day...welcome amd thanks for the sub!
@@AdventuresWithLilu You're very welcome; my pleasure! It's a stunning location and part of the world.. Hope you get back there soon! Thank you for the welcome :D
Well done lilu.....your doin amazing
Thank you!
Hey, your dreads have gone. Where are they? Second only wild camp and you have over 8,000 views in 10 days. It was a good camp but I am flummoxed. I've been here 10 years and never experienced growth like it. Besides the great views what is the one thing I can do to emulate such great results? Do I get a hair cut? Maybe that will do it. Please, I would like to know. All the best. Mark
Love the drone footage and music when you got to the top well done you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Great adventure, my tip for bed time is don’t go to bed cold, a sleeping bag won’t warm you it only traps your warmth so make sure you warm up before getting into the bag, a hot chocolate and a couple of jumping jacks . If you can and if you’re near a stream washing your feet before putting on your sleeping socks will warm your feet a treat. Lightning the load…go through your packs after each trip and apart from the essentials take out what you didn’t use..have a great next trip looking forward to seeing more of your adventures
Thank you, appreciating all tips
Great video fantastic location glad you got there safely keep it up 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I did pretty much the same route about this time last year, it's a wonderful place to walk through, and you did so well on your hike. The downs are quite a lot harder than the ups ( I found this myself) I'd suggest lengthening your load straps on the downhills to push the weight back a little and help with your balance. Thanks for a really great video, happy to Subscribe and look forward to more adventures. David
Thank you very much!
Really enjoyed your vlog. Put me in the mood to explore again now that spring is upon us 😊😊
I'm so glad!
On washing up: Wool base layers & socks stink far less, not sure if yours are wool or synthetic. For your face/quick swipe of bits that need a wash, bring a long a couple of wipes designed for babies ( travel size or a few in a plastic bag/other container--loads of ideas online to make your own if you prefer not to buy this kind of product too), and just pack the used ones back out. Minimal weight in your pack, but a good psychological boost when you've been sweating and water is in short supply. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Thank u so much!
Really enjoyed this video l, can relate to all your funny issues, very funny and true experiences of camping 😅
Glad you enjoyed it lol thanks for the comment 😀
If not near water, I use paper towels to wipe out the grunge from the pots.
Very beautiful strong lady wish you every success in the world you have a lovely personality
Thank u
Belting views, especially the view near to the water😊
Thanks!!!
Another excellent video, being new to hiking myself, it’s great to learn from your experiences as well so thank you for your honesty and for your integrity in showing your highs and also your frustrations too 🙏 you mention you record with your phone, can I ask what you use to edit your adventures? Looking forward to more adventures!
I use my Galaxy s21...and Youcut app...have just exchanged all my photography kit for a Sony Zv1 camera, tho. Tested it on my camp last week. Vid coming soon 👀
Thanks for your kind comments . Good luck with your hiking!
Thanks for taking us with you on your wild adventures, wonderful filming, music and commentary. Where to next? ❤
Peak district next! Thank you Pete! 😊
Wow breathtaking, here watching now 🤠👍👍
Thanks for visiting!!
You can heat up the water you do have, put it back in your waterbottle cover it with a sock and place it in your sleeping bag.
Thank u so much!
Hi Lilu… half way through watching whilst on hols. Regarding washing up.. you can take the expedition food where you just add boiling water to the pouches…. But I’m guessing you already know that mate… looking forward to watching the rest… just brilliant 👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪
Thank u
Good video. It’s a shame there are so many comments that are either somewhat patronising, downright creepy or comparing you unnecessarily to another creator but none of them lessen your achievement in pushing your own boundaries. Inspiring!
Well said
Thank you for the kind comments, yes I feel I cant venture into North wales with a back pack now in fear of "copying" another vlogger, after being inspired so much by other hikers to give it a go. That's what YT is all about surely? Inspiring others. Anyhow, I take it as a compliment if I'm reminding others of another youtuber that does so remarkably well. At least I'm out there enjoying myself either way. And yes it's a big achievement for me. To the patronising creepy comments? As a female I get that in all aspects of life. Thank you x
Thanks For your lovely video. Like your camera use and love the dramatic background music. Cheers Arranman.
Glad you enjoyed it. I love that adventure piece of music so much! So much fun lol. Thanks for watching
Congratulations on making it to the summit and this is why we wild camp when you wake up to stunning views like that.i dont cook in my pot i use dehydrated meals and eat them out the bag so no pot to clean but there not cheap but you can make you own meals in mylar bags and reheat them and ear out the bag.put your thermals on before you get cold its hard to warm up once your cold and also put a hand warmer in your sleeping bag footbox to keep your feet warm.i stick to paths as heather bashing is so much hard work and agony on the ankles and knees.they looked like sheep folds enclosure for sheep sorting on roundups and for shelter.
Thank you for all the tips, yes I did a camp this weekend and expected to be cold but because I made a fire and kept warm before bed I actually ended up to hot this time lol. Its all a learning curve! ✨️
@@AdventuresWithLilu you learn with every camp it's always easier to vent heat than it is to warm up
What a fantastic adventure and such a great achievement. Such a gorgeous area as well. Looking forward to going back, but I'm not strong enough for a wild camp up there, so thank you for letting us share your experience.
I'm not sure how I managed it, to be honest lol it was brutal but has done such good for my self confidence that I know I can do more than I thought. Thank you for watching
Hi, the reason you may be getting a little cold when you’re sleeping is that after looking at the sleep mat that you are using it only has an R value of 1.6. That’s okay in the summer, but I think you would need to be looking at something with an R value of three or over for when it gets a little colder.
A great video, and what a fantastic place to go camping, very inspirational.
Thank u so much!
Well done 👏 always look forward to your videos keep it up 👍
Thank you
When it comes to having to clench your butcheeks to grip the hillside to prevent you sliding down, that's certainly something!
And then to have a near death experience only to be saved by some other walkers - what an adventure :)
Go you!
In answer to your questions at the start:
- cleaning cooking gear whwn you're not near water: personally if I'm not out for more than one or two nights' wild camping, I literally lick my spork clean and with a tiny bit of my carried-water, wipe my cup 'clean' with a lightweight cloth I bring. I only carry a titanium cup which I use to boil water to add to trekking food bags (dehydrated ones) which I eat the food directly out of. Although I'm now thinking about useing cous-cous and something tasty to add to it in future which will mean the cup gets some actual food in it! If you're out for longer, you'll invariably come across a water source you can use to wash your kit with (avoiding harmful chemicals and all that of course).
- sitting inside/outside the tent: obviously depends on the weather but if possible I tend to sit on a rock or tree stump to take in the views or I use a spare length of ground sheet which I can also use under my tent or bivvy if the ground's rough. Sometimes you have to grin and bear the cold for the views which you'll remember more in a few weeks' time. Alternatively, I more often tend to use a bivvy set-up rather than a tent which means you can get cosy in your sleeping bag and bivvy bag under a tarp if you want to, and still take in the views. And at night if you happen to wake, you get to look at the stars in the night sky (unless it's pissing it down)...which is stunning.
Thanks for all the info!
Cleaning pots depends on what it is and how much water I have. I will often swill it with water and drink it. Not the most appetising but it's ok. I sometimes use biodegradable baby wipes and bag them with the rest of my waste. I use the wipes on me too at the end of the day if I can't bathe. Baby wipes will remove most stuff.
If you find it cool, it often can be if you are tired. Warm up and then spend small amounts of time outside. I'm lucky that I don't feel the cold.
For your backpack, have a look at how it should be fitted and adjusted, there's probably videos out there. The weight should be on your hips and just balanced by your shoulders. It will make it more stable once correctly packed evenly and fitted to your back.
Great filming and editing, you have improved a lot since your earliest videos. I look forward to seeing your next.
Thank you for all the great advice!!
Heya, regarding pack weight /size- paul messner, Andy beavers etc might be able to help out with that.. Keep it up 💪
Ok thanks!
Wow! awesome video and adventure! 👌🏼
Thanks! 😀
Great video 😊
Thanks for the visit
"The island in the Silver Sea" We've got one of the best places on Earth.
We certainly do
Great video Lilu keep up the adventures
Thank you! Will do!
You should try thin layer of merino wool to stay a bit warmer. I use Danish Endurance, their is keenly priced and very well made. Another great video, well done.
Thanks for the tip!
Beautiful scenery
It really is!
Fair play for getting stuck in and having a go. My advice to you is when at stop and assess your gear, look at what you need not want and start from there. The more camps you do the more experience you gain. Buying expensive gear is not always the answer but sometimes is essential especially when it comes to weight. From your videos it always looks to me you are carrying far too much weight which can be a struggle especially when you are not used to it.
Keep going, your doing great 👍
Hi Lilu,
Some gorgeous scenery there, as I sit here typing in sunny Berkshire the temperature is 27.5C, much hotter than you were experiencing? It does all look lovely and green, enjoyed it very much.
Cheers
Graham
Maybe I will do a camp there in the future.
Oh yes give it a go... iv definitely caught the bug
Please please buy a fold up wind break for your stove. Best thing since sliced bread.
I have one somewhere but can't find it lol
I like to see the food taken and eaten on a wild camp film.😁
Noted for next time!
Your such a beautiful lady 😘
Your uploads are brilliant thank you very much. All the best.
Thank you so much!
Your very welcome.
I hope one day to maybe bump into you on one of the trails. All the best. ❤
Washing up is easy. Don't cook anything that makes your pot dirty. If you're only out for one or two nights that's easily doable.
Good tip lol
You are so brave to carry on. Wow, what a beautiful woman under all those clothes. For less weight leave the drone at home because you can get great video scenes without it. Yes, one titanium pot to boil water that's all you need. If sleeping on a slope put your shoes under one side of you sleeping bag to lean on. You had an angel watching over you sweetheart. It's always better to be on the safe side than take a fall. Please be careful and stay well. People care about your well-being.
Yes, thank you, that's kind.. I love my drone..I'd rather leave my tent behind 🤣🤣😉
Such a creepy comment unsubtly concealed by a “compliment”. Makes me want to apologise on behalf of the male sex but I can only speak for myself. 😞
Answers to your questions - I use boil in the bag food sachets, easy to prepare and no messy pots. Also mesh tents like the one it looks like you're using are very cold, particularly if it's a bit breezy.
Yeh the mesh made it draughty but also because I had a wonky pitch and the outer wasn't pegged flush to the ground. Used it again last night and pitched properly..was toasty warm. Altho it wasn't a windy night...looking fir a better tent with more head room anyway. Thank you for watching and the tips!
@@AdventuresWithLilu My tent of choice is the Vango Tempest 200 tunnel tent, huge amount of space and a massive porch, probably a fair bit heavier than your tent though. There's also an excellent wild swimming spot not many people know about in Shining Cliff Woods at Ambergate. Google Wiggonlea Farm and due north of there you'll see the lake in the middle of the woods.
I use a bivi bag to put everything in but I don't do them up too tight to avoid the condensation issues, it stops everything sliding about and yes I had that for a while too before my fix. Oh yeah, waterproof cases for phones - for water sports usually but hey if it works. The reason I don't use much music on videos, it goes really loud out of nowhere when you've turned up the sound because the person speaks softly. (just an observation nota criticism we're all just learning).
Thanks for all the info..yeh, i had a bivy but didn't use this time. There was no rain and wasn't damp. Not dure if dust got in the drone charger. I deliberately made the music loud at that point... it was for impact
Thank you for watching!!