Bivi CAMPING on a mountain | Sleeping on Helvellyn

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  • Bivi CAMPING on a mountain | A night on Helvellyn
    Another fantastic camping trip up in the Lake District. This time I head up England’s third highest mountain, Helvellyn. Conditions were perfect for testing out my new Outdoor Research Alpine AscentShell Bivy. I hope you enjoy the video.
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  • @6896mcand
    @6896mcand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Thank you for that Paul. I'm not sure you realise just how much satisfaction your videos provide for those of us who yearn to be doing what you are doing but are otherwise housebound. Keep up the good work and keep living the dream. 😊👏

  • @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam
    @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nothing quite like the constant sound of a drone to watch a stunning sunrise 😵‍💫

    • @saxoncrow2500
      @saxoncrow2500 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely the bane of camping nowadays

  • @aronking5977
    @aronking5977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    If your bivy is long enough, try putting your pack at the bottom of the bivy bag. It will lift the top of the bivy up off of you and give you a bit more airflow 👌

    • @simonhenry1769
      @simonhenry1769 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At 6ft4 I was contemplating cutting open the foot end of my bivvy and just leaving my boots on ;-)

  • @EdDaveKayaking
    @EdDaveKayaking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:15 I slept in front of here in a sleeping bag and orange survival bag. I was 18 at the time, 52 now. Thanks for the video Paul.

  • @Amack1966
    @Amack1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely stunning Paul. However from a personal perspective and one that loves the silence ….. a 12 bore would
    sorted that blooming drone out!!

  • @feel.the.need.
    @feel.the.need. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Fantastic camp Paul.
    I just wish that I could have just one night away, doing what you do.
    Thank you for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @KirstenBayes
    @KirstenBayes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Never seen Helvellyn like that: that's amazing.

  • @NelsonClick
    @NelsonClick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    American to Brits - I love how proud and excited you guys get when the subject is "Full English". LOL. You make it sound so amazing that it simply must be the truth. Cheers Mates. 🍻

  • @haley6768
    @haley6768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Haven't seen your videos in awhile (because canadian winters means no camping or hiking) and I came back and you have so many followers now!! So happy to watch this channel grow! You are my favorite camping TH-camr and I've been following for a few years now!

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow!!! Just incredible footage and scenery! Can’t go wrong with an adventure like that! That sunset was amazing

  • @gedellis701
    @gedellis701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wish I could do a bivi but for me it's like sleeping in a coffin. Enjoyed the content and the stunning views!

  • @MonsyGo
    @MonsyGo 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Putting the rucksack inside the dry bag is such a simple yet genius idea I don't know why I never thought of, but will definitely be taking this tip on

    • @PaulMessner
      @PaulMessner  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Simple ones are usually the best

  • @JDB269
    @JDB269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That was one of the most relaxing videos I’ve watched! Really missed your Lake District camp videos - hopefully more to come!

  • @outrageousliberty1722
    @outrageousliberty1722 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Paul!! Utterly stunning up there. I'm going to do it this spring/ summer 2024.

  • @paulwhitaker2816
    @paulwhitaker2816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video as usual Paul . Not sure about the bivvy. For me I think a 3x3 tarp in a tent configuration would have been equally as light for carrying ,and also the indoor space it creates for sitting, cooking and sleeping would have been my choice. Thanks again tho

  • @ramblingracheltrailtales
    @ramblingracheltrailtales 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely perfect! You couldn’t ask for better conditions for camping on a mountain. Great video Paul, an enjoyable watch. Thank you x

  • @paulhulley5969
    @paulhulley5969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You looked snug as a bug in a rug in that bivvy tent Paul, love Helvellyn 🥾⛰⛺️

  • @markatchison9974
    @markatchison9974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I defy anyone not to love the views from the high fells in the Lakes.
    Incredible weather for March.
    I tend to camp on the lower fells. Less folk about.

    • @markatchison9974
      @markatchison9974 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dee Canter Very safe. Far more so than walking around a city centre, you'll find. Lots of solo female campers on the sites. I use Castlerigg Hall. Everyone is really respectful & helpful, on the fells & on the camp sites.

  • @jdhayes
    @jdhayes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Trip and views look epic. Paul, thanks for bringing us along.

  • @starky2.057
    @starky2.057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely stunning Paul! Can't wait to get my gear together and head up the Scottish Highlands!

  • @massirati1
    @massirati1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So envious of you Paul as you are within easy reach of these places! The only time I've been up Helvellyn it was misty wet and no view whatsoever! Still a great climb mind! Shame it takes me a 5 hrs drive to get there! All the best!!

  • @graemebellamy8492
    @graemebellamy8492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great scenery thanks for taking the time to film it .I can never get over the lack of trees shrubs on your mountains...

  • @symy92
    @symy92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Beautiful scenery. What a gorgeous place. Thanks for sharing ot with us.

  • @truckatadders
    @truckatadders 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Striding edge & a camp on Helvellyn are definitely on my to do list, just stunning views 😍😍

  • @philjones6054
    @philjones6054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'd feel WAY too claustrophobic to sleep in that bivi. Soon as I'd close the zipper, I'd start to feel panic!! I'd sooner sleep under a Bush.

  • @oliverlindsey1363
    @oliverlindsey1363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for such a great video Paul. You inspired me and my partner to FINALLY get our own camp! We travel a lot so it had to fit in a bag with everything else. It took a lot of research but we got there! I took a lot of information, inspiration and tips from your content. Thank you!

  • @theheightoflife
    @theheightoflife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant video as always Paul.. Helvellyn is one of my favourite places to be and looks like you had some absolutely superb conditions for both golden hours 😀
    Awesome 👌🏻
    ATB... Chris

  • @MattGriffiths81
    @MattGriffiths81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mean you don't play the sachet game? You're meant to forget it exists, make the meal as normal, and then find it by accident half way through amongst a mouthful of food! Keeps it entertaining 😆
    What a glorious night.

  • @johnmcgrath2616
    @johnmcgrath2616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Breath taking views. Excellent video Paul ,take care till next time

  • @MarkDack
    @MarkDack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Paul, good to see Steve and yourself out together again👍🏻 Looked a brilliant bivi, can’t beat it. Cheers mate. Mark

  • @markosbroughton5573
    @markosbroughton5573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a view, it doesn't get much better than that Paul

  • @sizzleclapton22
    @sizzleclapton22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this gave me a great sense of calmness away from a busy and bustling life .

  • @royandersen465
    @royandersen465 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this Paul. It brought back happy memories.

  • @panthros7395
    @panthros7395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Such a beautiful scenic view!!!

  • @jmo32479
    @jmo32479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like how you include the sunset and sunrise where possible, not only this video but many others. Great video!

  • @jens-kristiantofthansen9376
    @jens-kristiantofthansen9376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a stunning place to go, Paul. Thanks for taking us along.
    I'm in Australia and would really love to be able to do the places you do. Yes, we've got good areas down here too but often it's a bit of 'either too wild or too tidy' with where you can go around where I am.

  • @stevehubbard8459
    @stevehubbard8459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great one, Paul, thank you. I wonder how many will put "Long Beer Belly" on their self certification form on Monday morning! And that silhouette shot of you necking a beer against the sunset was epic. Well done.

  • @nikospapageorgiou57
    @nikospapageorgiou57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dear Paul, first I want to say that the view from up there is just amazing and the weather conditions I think were ideal, so we all enjoyed your shots!
    Personally I would not feel very comfortable inside a Bivi, due to the limited space. I think a one man tent would be my bare minimum.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @andrewforrest8938
    @andrewforrest8938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Paul for a fantastic video enjoyed the sunrise it was amazing thank you Paul 👏👍

  • @paule8174
    @paule8174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid fantastic sunset and rise,one of your best videos great coverage! Keep up the fab work Paul,love it!!

  • @TheMadmacs
    @TheMadmacs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a trip, stunning views, thanks for bringing us along

  • @outdoorslifestyle2900
    @outdoorslifestyle2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well mate that was a real enjoyable watch looking at the trip from your perspective 👌. Great conditions and so chuffed we could get out to catch up and enjoy some mountain time. Don’t know about you but I’m still high on life after that one. I’ll have mine up this week at some point 👌. Like I say though let’s pin another date down for more of this. Take care mate

  • @zacreynolds2524
    @zacreynolds2524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love simple but well put together videos like thiis one

  • @otf.outdoors
    @otf.outdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic views from the summit, definitely some of the best in the lakes, great video👍

  • @benny_mc
    @benny_mc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely awesome Paul👍 I think Helvellyn is my favourite mountain, it's really does have it all. Stunning filming on this one.

  • @marcusallwood9569
    @marcusallwood9569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video paul, perfect timing for me too, going week after next ...and i finally got to the lakes at the beginning of this week, three peaks up to scafell pike👍 thanks to you and others on here, my happiest is "up the hill"....cheers 👍

    • @marcusallwood9569
      @marcusallwood9569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of your tshirts made it with me too

  • @turboduckhead6179
    @turboduckhead6179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This has inspired me to get a bivvy, pad and blanket for a night or two up the Cairngorms

  • @smp5577
    @smp5577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video work! Impressed!

  • @ulnoohiker8983
    @ulnoohiker8983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job, thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @dannysadventuresyt
    @dannysadventuresyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an awesome camp! Nice work!

  • @TheSoloSummiteer
    @TheSoloSummiteer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you in the mountains Paul😎👍. I bivied in the summit shelter last year, and camped up there in wild conditions this winter. It’s a fantastic place. ATB Dave

  • @ioanparry
    @ioanparry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE Helvellyn, great video this Paul! 👍👍

  • @elainewhitmore3383
    @elainewhitmore3383 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Absolutely stunning views!! What a trek

  • @expatadventureturkey9324
    @expatadventureturkey9324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the link to the mini pump, I saw you use it and was like OMG genius love the convenience of it. Ordered complete…hope you have a great week!

  • @DanOpdal
    @DanOpdal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your adventure! Beautiful Country! Hi from Minnesota!

  • @BamBam-gs7eb
    @BamBam-gs7eb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Learned two things. No way could I manage a bivvy, love the thought but practicalities not for me. No. 2 dry bag in rucksack is genius 👍

  • @ipaales7552
    @ipaales7552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant....one of them days/nights that happen every now and again where the weather ,views, are breathtaking mate great video paul 👍 also out with Steve a fellow mackem top lad so bonus point aswell paul all the best marra stay safe 👌 🏕

  • @nidfest
    @nidfest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That takes me back to my youth. In New Zealand now, but you have planted the seed for a mission when I next visit. Many thanks Paul for sharing, Wishing you more days like that one. NZ out.

  • @8lackbeard791
    @8lackbeard791 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sunset views you got with this camp are out of this world - you got some amazing angles. I am extremely jealous and inspired. I think I will try this camp in Spring!

  • @silkepeters-schlechter4644
    @silkepeters-schlechter4644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, so beautiful! Thank you so much for these views. I hope one day I can see them for myself. Take care!

  • @ChrisJB
    @ChrisJB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Utterly epic! It felt strange watching that at times Paul as I was experiencing pretty much the same just off the top of Skiddaw that night.....even down to the salmon and broccoli S to S! A fantastic watch.👍

  • @thetalonsofwaynechiang
    @thetalonsofwaynechiang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great views there Paul 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mesmogruvinski
    @mesmogruvinski ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful camp on the Everest of the Lake District. Amazing views and the night and morning skies were just beautiful.

  • @mccapa9493
    @mccapa9493 ปีที่แล้ว

    these videos has made me buy the gear and get ready for a proper wild camp. always wanted to do it but hard as i dont drive and where i live theres not much. but im gonna just do it! videos like these makes me wanna get out there

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you back up in the hills Paul, it's been a long time since I climbed Helvellyn, I did it via Striding edge and returned via Swirrel edge, an epic hike:)
    Sandy

  • @anthonygebala1198
    @anthonygebala1198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Paul, been up there myself it’s a right slog but worth it when you arrive at the top

  • @Ozzyt94
    @Ozzyt94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant views there fella. Really lucked out with that weather. The sunset/rise was amazing.

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love mountain top camps. The views make up for no campfire ⛰🔥

  • @frankintegrity7996
    @frankintegrity7996 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fave Helvellyn.Took my son camping at the foot near Ulswater(he was around 11)We started off in a thick fog.As we got to Red Tarn and Striding Edge the the sky was a crisp clear blue.The fells of the Lakes were islands in a sea of mist.Burned in my minds eye that image.

  • @markmccusker2845
    @markmccusker2845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What amazing conditions you had for that camp. I'm desperate to do my first bivvy so it was great to see you do one. Thanks for sharing!

    • @kokodithebe6765
      @kokodithebe6765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did my first one last june for 5 nights in the fish river canyon in namibia . The second largest canyon in the world . Never looked back ever since , just bought my 2nd bivy less than a week ago and already camped in it .

  • @6BRENO6
    @6BRENO6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content as always 👍🏻

  • @P373RV2
    @P373RV2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great way to show the beauty of your country! 💚

  • @MarkOutdoors_
    @MarkOutdoors_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a stunning pitch that was 👌 a great one as always and I always look forward to the next!

  • @ssbresearch3771
    @ssbresearch3771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. Inspired me to get camping this summer

  • @BaldFoodieGuy
    @BaldFoodieGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant Paul will watch my escapism now, great views, great video 👍👍

  • @Bam123412
    @Bam123412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vide..I've watched scores of your videos and that was one of the most fantastic. Occasionally you just know what the weather is going to do. You know it's going to be perfect and you'll get a Sunset and sunrise. It doesn't happen very often. Glad you enjoyed it. Still think for the weight a 1 man tent is better than a bivvy though.

  • @Nbstevens78
    @Nbstevens78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Class night for it... if you want a mint cheeky one away from the massive being around you in the morning check out Hard tarn inbetween Dolly and Nethermost... absolutely stunning

  • @benfallon8318
    @benfallon8318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing, I'm a new subscriber and hopefully will get the chance to experience camping for myself soon enough. Thank you paul

  • @AndrewBeavers
    @AndrewBeavers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    superb mate what better conditions & on one of the lakes finest mountains..i did helvelyn in the early days via striding edge in winter what an experience that was..it's one of the ones i want to revisit to camp on hopefully this summer..tfs mate..

  • @sarsaparila
    @sarsaparila 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an incredible video, what incredible views

  • @danmegoutdoors8709
    @danmegoutdoors8709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking video as always Paul 👍👍

  • @VidaVidaVida80
    @VidaVidaVida80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb Content Paul views look spectacular.

  • @Dankey_Kush
    @Dankey_Kush 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GReat vid lad, me and the grand lads had a steak supper last night up Kinder Scout last night. Went down a blooming trEat!

  • @soletrail
    @soletrail 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Paul. I haven't used a bivy yet but your videos are increasingly tempting me. Same kind of weather in Ireland but I'll take the plunge soon. Trying out the Lanshan at the moment and tempted by the Scary 1. Impossible to find these days. Great job man. Stay safe out there.

  • @philjones3335
    @philjones3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bit of work on at mo but can’t wait to get back out there… that sunrise👌🕺😊

  • @Steve72Outdoors
    @Steve72Outdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Paul with some awesome scenery. Don't know who's the drone was in video buzzing about while you were filming would have driven me nuts 😂 Got myself an Alpkit Elan looking forward to getting out and using it soon 😉 all the best mate 👍

  • @markexpose6108
    @markexpose6108 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. BEAUTIFUL. SCENERIES. LANDSCAPE. AWESOME. AMAZING. HIKING. CAMPING.

  • @mphigham1963
    @mphigham1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some stunning scenery there Paul, cheers Pal 😀

  • @olr1home
    @olr1home 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job Paul.
    One suggestion; when you reconstitute meals in the way you've shown, take a spare hat! Put the hat over the bag to keep it way warmer. You can use your only hat but then you smell like whatever meal you've eaten...

  • @LMay64
    @LMay64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply stunning views!

  • @TheOutdoorExplorerUK
    @TheOutdoorExplorerUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Paul 🏔

  • @georgiewhite8124
    @georgiewhite8124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow you picked an awesome day for Helvellyn Paul. Thank you for sharing this. Blown away. If your video is this amazing, I can't imagine what it would of been like to be there and experience those views, the sunset and sunrise for real. Never have I been lucky enough for weather like that in the lakes.
    I hope one day I'll get lucky. But nevertheless, it's always been worth while, even in the rain. 😂
    I did my first wild camp last week over 3 days. Stayed at Sickle tarn (Grassmere) one night, absolutely stunning place to camp! #LNT

  • @dustinrobinson58
    @dustinrobinson58 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Paul.My most favourite place in the world with Borrowdale a close second.

  • @redstone5149
    @redstone5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking camp!💪

  • @simpleoutdoors1
    @simpleoutdoors1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another great video friend!

  • @davidmcewan84
    @davidmcewan84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looked incredible!

  • @northeastwildcamper
    @northeastwildcamper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s the best video Paul hands up too you on this one mate you put cracking vid love hoop bivy atb bryan

  • @IvanGorbenko
    @IvanGorbenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video , amazing hike.👍

  • @charlesperry1051
    @charlesperry1051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video had me ready to pack my gear, board a flight, and head to the UK!

  • @summitwithstevie6934
    @summitwithstevie6934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looked a cracker Paul.
    Beautiful colours and perfect night to be out.
    Never tried a bivy yet, just no sure I'd enjoy the confinement.
    Good video 👏👏