Merry Christmas Wild Ones! Hope you have a wonderful festive season 🎄 🎅 I’ll be back in the new year with a 2-night snowy mountain trip - can’t wait to start editing that one 😍 Much love ~ Claire
What I really love about Claire is that we aren’t prompted to subscribe or like. I like also that there is almost no information on her anywhere. She both entertains and informs in the most effective and delightful manner. Do we need more? Not for me. I am happy to watch her in the wild whilst l, a septuagenarian, sip my cocoa in front of my wood burner and reflect on the tame adventures I have had so far in my life. Keep going! I believe you have an army of followers.
When I was in the Army I once thought I was clever and decided to make my kit smaller and lighter by leaving my doss bag and only taking my British Army issued Bivvy bag. I spent the night on a mud track in Salisbury Plain with no sleeping mat, no doss bag, and I wore my norwegian fleece, a Sofite jacket and usual combats. I can tell you that was the coldest night of my life and I didn't get even a wink of sleep. Horrendous!!! Always make sure you have ground insualtion, at least a silver blanket at the minimum because the difference it makes is unbelievable!!! Love your videos especially the tarp ones. Thank you very much for the uploads and I think you are so brave venutring out by yourself. Have a great Christmas.
Silver reflective materials do almost nothing when they are pressed up against another solid material, whether that is a sleeping bag, human skin, the ground, etc. IR reflecors, also often called "radiant barrier", need a signficant air gap between the surface of the reflector and the heat source to work. You need at minimum around .75" air gap. Meanwhile, it provide almost no thermal conductive insulation. Hence sleeping on top of a mylar space blanket or the like is pretty pointless. Having it suspended above you is a much better idea. Lining a tarp or tent with it is a good idea in more extreme cold conditions.
Thanks Ray! Ooh that must have been grim indeed! I agree it's unbelievable the difference that a good mat makes, I wouldn't be able to winter camp without my Thermarest or something similar. Hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year :D Claire 🐻
@@THEGREATRAYMONDOOUTDOORS I agree with you that under insulation is a must have, but physics is physics--a mylar space blanket or the like doesn't provide any significant insulation when pressed between the ground and a body. It will reflect IR back only in the areas where the body is not touching or close to it. There have been studies done on this and this is a well known phenomenon in physics and science. We humans are amazingly subjective beings. This is why science and the scientific process is important. But science aside, I've had my own direct experiences and observations with this phenomenon. For example, a buddy and I did a hike in the White Mountains. I brought a foam mat to sleep on, and he thought he would save weight and bulk by sleeping only on a space blanket (and within his sleeping bag). Despite that it was summer, and lows only got into the 60's and high 50's, he was miserable, and freezed despite having a sleeping bag good for those temps, and didn't understand why. Me, even with my relatively thin foam mat was fine. Foam is an excellent thermal insulator due to its very low thermal conductivity and since it resists compression unlike sleeping bag insulation. IR reflection and thermal conduction are two different animals and work on different principles. But, he didn't even have IR reflecting going on because the surface of most of his space blanket was touching or very close to sleeping bag. In other words, there wasn't a way for it to reflect the IR back to him. Links tend to get a YT post flagged/blocked, But you should look into the science of IR and reflection of same more. P.S. thank you and late merry Christmas to you as well.
I keep seeing these men talking about tarp, poncho and bivy. But none of them actually shows results in the rain under real world events. I love that you are really out there showing what is really happening with your gear, not just talking about stuff in the sun in a back yard. Keep up the good work
Back in the 80’s when Goretex arrived I bought a Goretex bivvi bag. Best investment ever, I was in the army at the time and used it in every kind of weather. Good video.
Claire, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. For those of us who have been wondering if an over night camp in foul weather without a tent was practical, you've been kind enough to answer the query. Be well and stay safe,.... Cheers.
As a mountaineer, I've spent many a nite in a bivy sack. Certainly an aquired taste for many. However it is so good of you to try this experiment, so you know you have the option you can trust. By this video, you make this much more accessible for many hikers to consider, particularly, as you, for emergency backup.
Do not be lulled into a false sense of security by Claire's soft and floofy nature. She is a hardcore camper that put most of us to shame. I haven't camped in two months because it's cold and Claire's here loving life in a Bivi.
The thing that is making you feel so warm is your own body heat. You're so well insulated it is keeping it all in. You probably felt refreshed when you could pop your head out in the cool air.
Over 30yrs ago when i used to do a lot of hiking/hill walking, I never took a tent , just used a sleeping bag in an plastic survival bag. No hood so used my backpack, propped up on a few sticks, as a shelter for my head. No posh sleep mats, just slept on the ground. Never felt cold even when the bag was covered in frost and ice of a morning.
Wow really! That's hard-core.. I deffo couldn't stay warm enough without a good matt and I can't imagine how I'd ever keep my sleeping bag dry over multiple nights with no other shelter
10 times out of 10 if you sleep in your Bivi bag like that your sleeping bag will be damp and wet the next day, it is because of condensation from your body warmth. I learnt that very quickly when I was in the New Zealand Army. What we used to do is sleep on top of the Bivi to stop the condensation you could probably do that 2 nights tops before your sleeping bag would be wet right through, but the aim was to see if you could sleep in it overnight and you achieved that successfully. Great videos I enjoy watching them.
Thanks for the awesome video. I actually used to go camping like this for years when I was a kid, but back then I just used two plastic trash bags. I am glad you didn't get attacked by the slugs this time!
I've slept out in a bivvy bag in Scotland, Norway, Dartmoor and Spain - never took a tent. You just dont expect to wake up completely dry, even with Goretex, bc you sweat and breathe out a pint of moisture in the night. They are great if you adjust your comfortometer. "The Book of the Bivvy" by Ronald Turnbull is an outdoors classic, and has the whole story.
Heyy yes they are great aren't they :) I think it was a little rain water that had come through though, I use a bivi bag all the time and have never really had any condensation issues. My Hunka bivi bags seem to be more waterproof than this, but they don't have the big hood so rain would just come in the entrance instead haha Thanks for watching my lil video and merry Christmas ☺️🎅🎄
@@WildBeare Hey, I'm amazed you've never had condensation. The ambient humidity and air flow due to wind makes a huge difference to breathable fabrics tho. Biggest advantage of the bivvy is the STARS when you wake up for minute or two in the night... Merry X!
A friend of mine used to travel to countries on last minute flights, take a rucksack and bivy bag and do a two/three day super cheap visit. Sleep in the undergrowth etc. On a visit to Norway he woke in the early hours, in shrubs at the airport and could hear scratching on his bivy bag. Terrified it might be a bear he kept silent until he realised it was his eyelashes scraping on the inside of his bivy 🤣
@@nightwolf1592 Haha. That is very bivvy. I did wake up face-to face with a goat in Mallorca. We both survived! Yes, I've bivvied under bushes on the outskirts of many cities and towns. Then maybe a cheap hotel evry fourth night. Very good way to go.
It's best NOT to drink anything several hours before getting into a bivy. Also, place a thin fleece blanket between the bivy and the sleeping bag. This will not only soak up some of that condensation but create draft space.
A good tip, one we used in the army, is to always have a couple of bin bags with you, that way you can put your rucksack and boots inside to keep as dry as possible. Also unless it'slashing down always have the zip slightly open to help with the condensation. Great video, takes me back to days on exercise and none green machine bivy adventures in later life.
Hey Stuart! Great tips :) Yehh I had a nylofume rucksack liner in my rucksack so I could store some things in there. And I agree, I'd never zip it up entirely. Thanks so much, hope you had a lovely Christmas 🌿Claire 🐻
Point. I used empty wood ammunition cases to shelter anything not on my person. Disassembled the wood parts had other usage. No, I never collected gold teeth.
I easily have a couple hundred nights in my US army Gore-Tex bivy sack, summer and winter, both in and out of service. You will not get wet from external moisture in that thing, unless you pick a bad spot and end up in water over the zipper. Its main drawbacks are that it is HEAVY - close to 2kg/4lb- and only packs down to about the size of a Ridge Rest pad. Of course, that’s pretty light and small for something that’ll take anything short of a direct hit from an artillery shell.
Great video, Ms. Beare! Good on you for braving the cold and wet. Some of the moisture inside the bivi may have been condensation, not rain leaking in. "Breathable" fabrics don't always work as advertised in really wet conditions. Last Spring I camped on a cold night when the ground was very damp from rain the day before. In the morning, there was some dampness on the inner surface of my bivi and the outer surface of the quilt. Not much, thankfully; I was able to dry the quilt by hanging it up for a couple of hours to air out. I think this sort of thing is unavoidable when the air is both cold and damp, because the temperature falls below the dew point inside the bivi.
Was thinking that myself as well about the condensation. Just exhaling inside a bivy bag introduces enough warm moist air to cause condensation. And of course water always flows to the lowest point which would account for the foot of the sleeping bag being so damp.
It's not completely unavoidable. There are two ways to deal with this. Either have a more breathable, but less waterpoof bag and wear only very hydrophobic and quick drying insulation inside (i.e. a lot of polypropylene and/or some polyester). Or much more conveniently, throw something like woven or non woven polypropylene fabric over the top of the bivy bag. This will do two thing simultaneously. It will increase the waterproofness of the bivy bag on the top, and it will move the condensation area to the outside of the bivy bag i.e. outer part of the surface rather than the inner. You can use other materials besides polypropylene, like DWR treated polyester or the like, but polypropylene is my fabric of choice because it is very lightweight (less dense than even nylon), has lower thermal conduction than any other textile material we commonly use, and it is so naturally hydrophobic that it doesn't need a DWR coating to repel water--it is built in to the fabric/material itself--keep it clean and it will always repel water. Conversely, most factory applied DWR coatings wear off fairly quickly. The downside to polypropylene is that it is very hard to find the woven fabric by the yard and the woven form is MUCH more durable and strong than the nonwoven forms (which is much easier to find). One way around this is to buy a couple XXL (or larger if you can find them) polypropylene men's baselayer shirts. You can cut out large pieces of the shirt and sew them together making a mini blanket out of it.
Heyy, thanks :) well, I use bivi bags all the time (including this one) and I've never really had any bother with condensation even when the bivi is getting rained on or in a puddle haha (I am a cold sleeper and dont sweat at night, not sure if thats why.. not much moisture to condensate maybe), so I think most of this wetness was a little rainwater that had come through. I realise condensation can be an issue though and can be unavoidable. I've heard of some having real issues with it in bivi bags. Either way the bag seems to have recovered just fine, so that's good :D Thanks for watching my lil vid, happy new year to you 🤗✨️
The wild camping is one aspect , practicalities and the adventure , the other aspect is your skill at creating the atmosphere and feel of your experience. Thanks so much Claire have a wonderful Christmas and an adventure filled 2023 that we all can share 😀
You are an inspiration to all your subscribers and show us by getting out in the countryside and nature, how many simple pleasures can be had, how many wonderful sights can be seen, even in the rain ! Thank you
It's nice when an experiment turns out better than you had expected, especially when it involves survival. The only caveat seems to be "get in the baf before the rain starts", or you'll just be importing wetness.
So glad I found your vids… as one who really hasn’t been ‘camping’ it’s really cool to see a fellow adventurer in an honest portrayal of enjoying life while rolling with the punches. Take care, and be well. Watching from Maine, US.
I carried a bivy bag on all my climbing trips and long day hikes. I consider them to be great insurance just in case you need something. I have 3 different types, a traditional bag, a very light reusable bag and a mylar single use one . I never had to spend a night in one but I did camp out in the traditional bag a couple times just to see if I liked it. I have to say they are not fun to sleep in. I found them very confining and tight. I much prefer a tent. But I have known people who got lost hiking in the dark and ended up spending a very miserable cold night in the forest with no shelter at all. It's always best to be prepared.
In the 18 months or so I’ve been watching you Claire you’ve just kept stretching yourself with every adventure. And now camping just to test out an emergency bivvy bag is next level. And have to say watching you trying to put your coat on was like watching a butterfly trying to escape it’s cocoon 😁.
Since seeing your series on bivi bags I’ve realized their importance and have got a few different types to try. Gotta admit I like the ones with the hoods, word to the wise “ you get what you pay for”
Claire, you are such an inspiration to me. Seeing you challenging yourself and constantly pushing your limits to new extremities has inspired me to go solo camping next year. Thank you for the wonderful content you share and the immense amount of energy and dedication required to make it. Much love and wishing you a happy festive season! 💕
Hi Grace 👋 Aw thanks so much, that's so nice! I'm so glad you're gonna be getting out there :D there really is nothing like it, in my humble opinion. I hope it brings you joy and restoration 💚🌿 Merry Christmas to you too 🎅🎄 Claire
Thanks for the video. I always enjoy them. Most people use a bivy bag under a poncho, tarp, or other cover. You should use a breathable bag because condensation alone will soak your bag. The bag you have is huge for a bivy. For the same size, you could have gotten a Snugpak Stratosphere that has hoops over the head end and mosquito netting. You would have slept as well as being in a tent. In the winter time, I usually use a Survive Outdoors Longer Escape bivy in the cold, but it's always in my bag. It's breathable, quiet, and rolls up small ta I ng up minimal space. Best of all, it's inexpensive. Typically, they last me about 2-3 years. Toss that with a space blanket, some cordage, and you have an emergency shelter system that fits in your pocket.
Hi Claire, Great video. I have an Alpkit hunka and when I don't have a tarp to give extra protection. I use the Bivvi bag upside-down. That way you don't get so wet . Mike
Absolutely loved this one Claire! Such a fun lil' trip to watch :) I'm really glad that you were able to test out your bivy like this so that you know that you can rely on it in an emergency. Hopefully you never end up with your tent getting blown off of the edge of a cliff though... yikes! :O And hopefully with time your poor ol' sleeping bag ends up forgiving you, haha ;) Wishing you and yours the happiest of Holidays my friend! Stay wild & Much love.... -John
Thanks John, yes I hope that never happens too haha! I've heard of it happening though 😬 I think he has forgiven me now, I used him recently and was nice and warm so hopefully not too much damage done ☺️ Hope you and yours are having a wonderful Christmas too, much love 🎄🎅🤗
@@WildBeare You're very welcome Claire 😊 I'm really glad to hear that he has forgiven you so soon and that you've already had him out on another adventure 👍 Thanks for the Christmas wishes by the way... it was incredibly wonderful indeed! I hope that yours was as well! 🎄😊
Go on girl....as a mother....you've still got yourself out there in all weather's . Produced some awesome content and still continuely received great feed back. Keep going flower, as an ex mil...loving your enthusiasm and desire. 🥰
As always Claire, a joy to watch. A bivy is a must-have. I live next to the HOH rainforest, and I use a bivy inside my tent system. You know you'll be dry enough to sleep. Merry Xmas Wild Beare! We can't wait to see your next adventure. Stay safe, but LIVE life! We'll be watching over your shoulder from Washington State, USA!!!
When I was in the Australian Army I lived in a goretex bivvy bag in the bush. When it wasn't practical to set up a hootchi (basha) I found it to be a lifesaver! Love your videos!
The bivi-only setup might be a bit rough for me, but it seems that a very tiny (2m x 2m) tarp in a plowpoint pulled up to that limb could have made for a very comfy camp, with the bivi and inflatable pad keeping your feet dry while the mini-tarp sheltered your head, even while cooking in the rain.
It was an experiment to see how she would cope without a tent in the rain, you've clearly missed the whole point, by saying bring a tarp. Try and comprehend what actually being said. Clare clearly had an inflatable in her bivvy...
Army gortex bags work best , ive tried those bivi bags with a laminated finish and they're just sweat bags.having said that gortex doesn't work when its wet. You do need good ventilation where you are breathing.
And now you know. No doubt. Confidence born of personal experience. You thought about it, planned it and executed it (with sensible precautions like near the car) and it was a great experience. Much respect. Merry Christmas.
I love biviing so much that I very rarely use my tents anymore (in this country!). With or without a tarp for extra shelter, both my bivis have seen me through loads of nights out in the last few decades. Such a sense of freedom sleeping out under the stars in any weather (yes, including snow. I’ve used one inside the Arctic circle, sleeping in a ‘snow grave’). I hope you learn to love it too! Love your vids, BTW…
Thanks Tony! Oh I love a bivi camp.. I don't think it's ideal in rain though.. poor sleeping bag would never forgive me if I kept putting him through that haha. I'd love to try it in the snow 😍 Hope you had a great Christmas 🌿Claire 🐻
The science of vapor barriers inside the sleeping bag eliminates the moisture problem inside the bivi. I use a survival Mylar type bag inside the sleeping bag then bivi over it. The benefit is you can double the temp rating on your sleeping bag saving weight with a smaller bag. Which you would then use to have a change into spare dry base layer in the morning. In cold weather it’s not as clammy humid as you think.
When your son looks back on these reviews he will be so proud. Your videos touch on survival technique’s which could open a whole new door for you in 2023.
I love watching your videos. The thing that strikes me the most is your fearless approach to camping in nature. To be honest I am not sure I would do some of the things and places you go. Bravo! Stay safe and thank you for sharing.
Merry xmas to you too. Keep up the great work. Its strange how watching you fighting all this horrible weather is so relaxing. All the best for the new year.
Haha 'a beautiful time in a bag in the rain'! Love it. Most bivvy bags I've used have a had a bit of condensation in by morning. No such thing as 100% waterproof AND breathable but for the odd night and emergencies thay defo have their place. Atb for 2023, Andy
Thank you for your hard work throughout the year Claire, taking us on your adventures. Your videos have just kept getting better and better! I've really enjoyed the magnificent scenery and fantastic camp spots you have there, and your great attitude just tops it all off. Wishing you and yours the very best for Christmas, and a safe, productive and happy New Year. Looking forward to all the new adventures to come!!
I'm sure others have said it well before me but, bug in a rug comes to mind. A family thing that we used to say was, tucked in like a warm bug in a rug, which you certainly appeared to be. Thanks for sharing and glad that the slugs kept out of your hair.
Yes I know it is possible but you need to have a small to medium tarp with you. The tarp helps keep you and the bivy dry and the tarp can easily be held down much better than a tent. Ask me how I know. Great Job Wildbeare
Cracking video Claire! Well done! Pretty good test there. If it's actually raining when you need to get in the bag, that presents a further challenge, as one is likely to get wet then. More than anything, your character stands out. Pretty amazing lass.
It's possible that the moisture inside the bivi is due to a bit of evaporated perspiration and condensation from your breath. I suspect that if it had really been leaking, you'd have been floating inside it.
I don't think so, I was breathing out of the bag. Also I've used bivi bags many times and only ever had very minor condensation issues. These bags are designed to be 'breathable' to reduce condensation so I guess if they are in rain all night they might let a little water through. I think the Hunka bivis are more waterproof, but they're heavier. They also don't have the big hood or zip so water would just come in through the entrance Thanks for watching :) Claire
Unfortunately, most people have a very poor understanding of Gortex. And marketing has totally fooled them with the term "breathable". No such thing as a fabric that is breathable and waterproof and certainly NO fabric that expels water only in one direction. That goes against the law of thermodynamics. Moisture flows from higher moisture to less moisture. The side that is wetter (more water pressure) will push water to the side that is drier. Make a bag out of Gortex and fill it with water. Water will slowly flow from the inside to the outside. That bag will NOT have water flow from the outside to the inside. A bivy will not expel mositure from the inside to the outside where it is far wetter. And even if the inside of the bag is wetter, the flow rate is VERY slow. Hence, condensation. But don't bother to argue the point too much. People will believe what they want.
Claire I'm so happy you did this with a quick escape planned. I always do that with new gear that I want to test out. The biggest benefit is that you will be more confident when you go out from now on, since you know you will be fine with just the bivy. As for your hat being damp, that's to be expected. Waterproof bivvies don't have much air flow and you will get condensation around your head just from breathing.
I have to admire your spirit with these videos, do you not feel just a tiny bit vulnerable at times being out alone?. Bivvying always limits you movements being so cramped but it's a life saver should you ever get stranded. Well done you. 🌲🗻
Vulnerable? Why do people always say that? I always have people saying don't you get lonely or what if someone attacks you? There is no one hiding in the cold in the dark in the pissing rain hoping & waiting for someone to come along so they can attack them, you would be worse off outside a kebab shop on a Friday night. You got to live your life & that means having no fear. Peace..
Exactly. Much safer miles from people. Never had a problem in 40 years. Apart from that time I smoked out a campsite over the river with damp wood...that didn't go down well!
I love how you’re willing to try anything new, and have the confidence that you’ll figure it out as you go. Nice to see you camping with the car nearby on this one, though.
Hey lovely one!!!! I always feel warm in my bivvy but I have no interest in trying to sleep out like this lol!! Good on you for doing it but definitely rather you than me lol!! Could it have been condensation in the bivvy rather than it leaking? So glad you enjoyed it you wonderful crazy lovely person! Love you, merry Christmas!!!! Xxx
You’ve earned yourself a new nickname; Claire ‘Boil-In-The-Bag’ Beare! 😂 An interesting and informative video - thank you. I was relieved that you stayed near your motor vehicle for a trial like this though.
Very authentic and great vlog. Thank you very much for that. I am also thinking about trying it but push it out from one weekend to the next. You gave me motivation now. Kind regards from Austria. 🇦🇹
Snugpak do a decent bivvy bag 👌🏻, I've done plenty of nights like that and it's great to see the stars like that. My best ever bivvy experience was waking up and being surrounded by six foxes all just sitting about looking at me drinking tea!
That's a brilliant story! Wow! Closest I've come to that was when me and my gf were kept company by a nearby fox making warning sounds half the night. We didn't mind. We were the intruders. It felt like an honour, anyway, to have the fox around our bivvy bags.
Claire, you such a wonderful survival instructor. Tough and resourceful. I am so impressed. I hope that I get to go to Snowdonia with my grandaughter and try out some of your techniques. Stay Beautiful, helpful, and smart.
Wild 'Bag-lady' Beare sleeps in a ditch at the side of the road and still smashes it out of the park with her energy and enthusiasm. Thanks for all the kicks and giggles Claire. Keep teaching us old dogs new tricks :) Have a great Xmas.
Water sealing it at home before leaving would likely make it even more durable in harsh conditions, This did great even without sealing it for twelve hours which is fantastic! In the South East united states I would avoid being near water in the rain at all bc flooding is very prominent. BUT! This was a really informative and a great way to test and show that even if you hadn't prepared and were near a water source or simply had to that The bivi could potentially save your life. Great Job, makes me want to get one, lol I love that you apologize to your gear too 😆.
I've had to do that a few times, when we weren't able to set up a poncho/hoochie cover and sleep in dreadful weather. Thank goodness for Gore-Tex. Also, good on you for camping near your car so you could bail out if things got too uncomfortable.
Weight and comfort are everything for me. I've had waaaay too many injuries because I used to have a pretty fucking dangerous job (both legs have been severely broken, and my back) so I really struggle with tents. Hammock was my go to this summer, but recently done a camp in the peaks with my bivy and loved it. The versatility is superior to anything else and most of the moisture came from me breathing, rather than the rain. Great kip.
@Theabc2000 I'm using a sierra bivy. Cost about 100 but with a small inflatable pad and military issue bag, I'm toasty. That rhymed, I'm a poet and didn't realise it
I liked the way you thought safety first, being close to your car in case of a real problem. Being warm and dry is what you want and needed. Merry Christmas
Great video! I'd be surprised if the Alpkit Kloke was actually leaking, though, but that amount of moisture could be a mix of condensation and rain throught the hood opening. Even one person's moisture output feels like a lot when it's trapped in a bivvy and soaked into the outside of the sleeping bag, especially if you've been breathing into it. A lightweight poncho is really handy for getting in and out of a bivvy bag in rain.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Good job on this one. Most people would have never attempted what you did this time. Fantastic. Stay smiling and stay that beautiful you. Tim
You are equal parts badass/smarts/and adorable, thank you for all of these wonderful videos, you have answered so many of my questions in the most entertaining way!
I used to have a bevy sack with a single short bendy pole that kept the hood off my face and had netting across the opening. Less condensation; less dampness inside. Don't know if they exist anymore. Great video.
Merry Christmas Wild Ones! Hope you have a wonderful festive season 🎄 🎅 I’ll be back in the new year with a 2-night snowy mountain trip - can’t wait to start editing that one 😍 Much love ~ Claire
Love it. Upgraded the temp sensor 😍
And a very Merry Christmas to you Claire and a Happy New Year too. Thanks for the great content and I look forward to more over the coming year 🙏
Same to you! Have a great Christmas.
Looking forward to seeing what and where you get up to in the new year 👌😉 x
Merry Xmas to you and your loved ones. Thank you for all the videos. Your spirit is heart warming 🌻...from an old dude in snowy Wisconsin.
have a fabulous festive period, thanks for your videos
What I really love about Claire is that we aren’t prompted to subscribe or like. I like also that there is almost no information on her anywhere. She both entertains and informs in the most effective and delightful manner. Do we need more? Not for me. I am happy to watch her in the wild whilst l, a septuagenarian, sip my cocoa in front of my wood burner and reflect on the tame adventures I have had so far in my life. Keep going! I believe you have an army of followers.
Don't we all just love this lady.
When I was in the Army I once thought I was clever and decided to make my kit smaller and lighter by leaving my doss bag and only taking my British Army issued Bivvy bag. I spent the night on a mud track in Salisbury Plain with no sleeping mat, no doss bag, and I wore my norwegian fleece, a Sofite jacket and usual combats. I can tell you that was the coldest night of my life and I didn't get even a wink of sleep. Horrendous!!! Always make sure you have ground insualtion, at least a silver blanket at the minimum because the difference it makes is unbelievable!!! Love your videos especially the tarp ones. Thank you very much for the uploads and I think you are so brave venutring out by yourself. Have a great Christmas.
Silver reflective materials do almost nothing when they are pressed up against another solid material, whether that is a sleeping bag, human skin, the ground, etc. IR reflecors, also often called "radiant barrier", need a signficant air gap between the surface of the reflector and the heat source to work. You need at minimum around .75" air gap. Meanwhile, it provide almost no thermal conductive insulation. Hence sleeping on top of a mylar space blanket or the like is pretty pointless. Having it suspended above you is a much better idea. Lining a tarp or tent with it is a good idea in more extreme cold conditions.
Thanks Ray! Ooh that must have been grim indeed! I agree it's unbelievable the difference that a good mat makes, I wouldn't be able to winter camp without my Thermarest or something similar. Hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year :D Claire 🐻
@@justinw1765 personal experience over years has proven this works for me every time in every situation.Thanks for the insight and Merry Christmas 👍
@@WildBeare Thanks very much Claire much appreciated and the same to you. I love your videos thanks for all the uploads.
@@THEGREATRAYMONDOOUTDOORS I agree with you that under insulation is a must have, but physics is physics--a mylar space blanket or the like doesn't provide any significant insulation when pressed between the ground and a body. It will reflect IR back only in the areas where the body is not touching or close to it.
There have been studies done on this and this is a well known phenomenon in physics and science.
We humans are amazingly subjective beings. This is why science and the scientific process is important.
But science aside, I've had my own direct experiences and observations with this phenomenon. For example, a buddy and I did a hike in the White Mountains. I brought a foam mat to sleep on, and he thought he would save weight and bulk by sleeping only on a space blanket (and within his sleeping bag).
Despite that it was summer, and lows only got into the 60's and high 50's, he was miserable, and freezed despite having a sleeping bag good for those temps, and didn't understand why. Me, even with my relatively thin foam mat was fine. Foam is an excellent thermal insulator due to its very low thermal conductivity and since it resists compression unlike sleeping bag insulation.
IR reflection and thermal conduction are two different animals and work on different principles. But, he didn't even have IR reflecting going on because the surface of most of his space blanket was touching or very close to sleeping bag. In other words, there wasn't a way for it to reflect the IR back to him.
Links tend to get a YT post flagged/blocked, But you should look into the science of IR and reflection of same more.
P.S. thank you and late merry Christmas to you as well.
I keep seeing these men talking about tarp, poncho and bivy. But none of them actually shows results in the rain under real world events.
I love that you are really out there showing what is really happening with your gear, not just talking about stuff in the sun in a back yard.
Keep up the good work
Women are stronger than men that's why good on you girl ❤
Back in the 80’s when Goretex arrived I bought a Goretex bivvi bag. Best investment ever, I was in the army at the time and used it in every kind of weather. Good video.
I love that you take the time to notice your smaller friends, and not just the ones most people would find cute.
Aw yeh love them all. Except ticks. And as long as slugs stay off my face 😄
Thank you for watching my lil vid :)
@@WildBeareand beetles…
Claire, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. For those of us who have been wondering if an over night camp in foul weather without a tent was practical, you've been kind enough to answer the query. Be well and stay safe,.... Cheers.
As a mountaineer, I've spent many a nite in a bivy sack. Certainly an aquired taste for many. However it is so good of you to try this experiment, so you know you have the option you can trust. By this video, you make this much more accessible for many hikers to consider, particularly, as you, for emergency backup.
I appreciate that you take proper precautions when you try these experiments. I also like the way you talk us through your thought processes.
Do not be lulled into a false sense of security by Claire's soft and floofy nature. She is a hardcore camper that put most of us to shame. I haven't camped in two months because it's cold and Claire's here loving life in a Bivi.
Haha thanks!! It was snug in there 😍 Merry Christmas to you :) 🎄🎅
@@WildBeare completely beautiful woman
@@WildBeare Merry Christmas to you too.
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas 🎄🎅
That's true.✨☁️ But she's still the queen of internet star floofy☁️✨
The thing that is making you feel so warm is your own body heat. You're so well insulated it is keeping it all in. You probably felt refreshed when you could pop your head out in the cool air.
Over 30yrs ago when i used to do a lot of hiking/hill walking, I never took a tent , just used a sleeping bag in an plastic survival bag. No hood so used my backpack, propped up on a few sticks, as a shelter for my head. No posh sleep mats, just slept on the ground. Never felt cold even when the bag was covered in frost and ice of a morning.
Wow really! That's hard-core.. I deffo couldn't stay warm enough without a good matt and I can't imagine how I'd ever keep my sleeping bag dry over multiple nights with no other shelter
Writing fairy tales with deception ))))
I love this lady for her very instructive videos. thank you Claire X
10 times out of 10 if you sleep in your Bivi bag like that your sleeping bag will be damp and wet the next day, it is because of condensation from your body warmth. I learnt that very quickly when I was in the New Zealand Army. What we used to do is sleep on top of the Bivi to stop the condensation you could probably do that 2 nights tops before your sleeping bag would be wet right through, but the aim was to see if you could sleep in it overnight and you achieved that successfully. Great videos I enjoy watching them.
Thanks for the awesome video. I actually used to go camping like this for years when I was a kid, but back then I just used two plastic trash bags. I am glad you didn't get attacked by the slugs this time!
I've slept out in a bivvy bag in Scotland, Norway, Dartmoor and Spain - never took a tent. You just dont expect to wake up completely dry, even with Goretex, bc you sweat and breathe out a pint of moisture in the night. They are great if you adjust your comfortometer. "The Book of the Bivvy" by Ronald Turnbull is an outdoors classic, and has the whole story.
Heyy yes they are great aren't they :) I think it was a little rain water that had come through though, I use a bivi bag all the time and have never really had any condensation issues. My Hunka bivi bags seem to be more waterproof than this, but they don't have the big hood so rain would just come in the entrance instead haha
Thanks for watching my lil video and merry Christmas ☺️🎅🎄
@@WildBeare Hey, I'm amazed you've never had condensation. The ambient humidity and air flow due to wind makes a huge difference to breathable fabrics tho. Biggest advantage of the bivvy is the STARS when you wake up for minute or two in the night... Merry X!
A friend of mine used to travel to countries on last minute flights, take a rucksack and bivy bag and do a two/three day super cheap visit.
Sleep in the undergrowth etc.
On a visit to Norway he woke in the early hours, in shrubs at the airport and could hear scratching on his bivy bag.
Terrified it might be a bear he kept silent until he realised it was his eyelashes scraping on the inside of his bivy 🤣
@@nightwolf1592 Haha. That is very bivvy. I did wake up face-to face with a goat in Mallorca. We both survived!
Yes, I've bivvied under bushes on the outskirts of many cities and towns. Then maybe a cheap hotel evry fourth night. Very good way to go.
It's best NOT to drink anything several hours before getting into a bivy.
Also, place a thin fleece blanket between the bivy and the sleeping bag. This will not only soak up some of that condensation but create draft space.
Claire, these are always fun and never disappointing. I continue to show these to my scouts.
A good tip, one we used in the army, is to always have a couple of bin bags with you, that way you can put your rucksack and boots inside to keep as dry as possible. Also unless it'slashing down always have the zip slightly open to help with the condensation. Great video, takes me back to days on exercise and none green machine bivy adventures in later life.
Hey Stuart! Great tips :) Yehh I had a nylofume rucksack liner in my rucksack so I could store some things in there. And I agree, I'd never zip it up entirely. Thanks so much, hope you had a lovely Christmas 🌿Claire 🐻
Point. I used empty wood ammunition cases to shelter anything not on my person.
Disassembled the wood parts had other usage. No, I never collected gold teeth.
I easily have a couple hundred nights in my US army Gore-Tex bivy sack, summer and winter, both in and out of service. You will not get wet from external moisture in that thing, unless you pick a bad spot and end up in water over the zipper. Its main drawbacks are that it is HEAVY - close to 2kg/4lb- and only packs down to about the size of a Ridge Rest pad. Of course, that’s pretty light and small for something that’ll take anything short of a direct hit from an artillery shell.
Great video, Ms. Beare! Good on you for braving the cold and wet. Some of the moisture inside the bivi may have been condensation, not rain leaking in. "Breathable" fabrics don't always work as advertised in really wet conditions. Last Spring I camped on a cold night when the ground was very damp from rain the day before. In the morning, there was some dampness on the inner surface of my bivi and the outer surface of the quilt. Not much, thankfully; I was able to dry the quilt by hanging it up for a couple of hours to air out. I think this sort of thing is unavoidable when the air is both cold and damp, because the temperature falls below the dew point inside the bivi.
Was thinking that myself as well about the condensation. Just exhaling inside a bivy bag introduces enough warm moist air to cause condensation. And of course water always flows to the lowest point which would account for the foot of the sleeping bag being so damp.
It's not completely unavoidable.
There are two ways to deal with this. Either have a more breathable, but less waterpoof bag and wear only very hydrophobic and quick drying insulation inside (i.e. a lot of polypropylene and/or some polyester).
Or much more conveniently, throw something like woven or non woven polypropylene fabric over the top of the bivy bag. This will do two thing simultaneously. It will increase the waterproofness of the bivy bag on the top, and it will move the condensation area to the outside of the bivy bag i.e. outer part of the surface rather than the inner. You can use other materials besides polypropylene, like DWR treated polyester or the like, but polypropylene is my fabric of choice because it is very lightweight (less dense than even nylon), has lower thermal conduction than any other textile material we commonly use, and it is so naturally hydrophobic that it doesn't need a DWR coating to repel water--it is built in to the fabric/material itself--keep it clean and it will always repel water. Conversely, most factory applied DWR coatings wear off fairly quickly.
The downside to polypropylene is that it is very hard to find the woven fabric by the yard and the woven form is MUCH more durable and strong than the nonwoven forms (which is much easier to find). One way around this is to buy a couple XXL (or larger if you can find them) polypropylene men's baselayer shirts. You can cut out large pieces of the shirt and sew them together making a mini blanket out of it.
Heyy, thanks :) well, I use bivi bags all the time (including this one) and I've never really had any bother with condensation even when the bivi is getting rained on or in a puddle haha (I am a cold sleeper and dont sweat at night, not sure if thats why.. not much moisture to condensate maybe), so I think most of this wetness was a little rainwater that had come through. I realise condensation can be an issue though and can be unavoidable. I've heard of some having real issues with it in bivi bags.
Either way the bag seems to have recovered just fine, so that's good :D
Thanks for watching my lil vid, happy new year to you 🤗✨️
Thank you, as always, Claire. There were some moves there worthy of Houdini.
The wild camping is one aspect , practicalities and the adventure , the other aspect is your skill at creating the atmosphere and feel of your experience. Thanks so much Claire have a wonderful Christmas and an adventure filled 2023 that we all can share 😀
Ahh thank you so much Andrew, merry Christmas to you and yours ☺️🎅🎄
that's so very true.
You are an inspiration to all your subscribers and show us by getting out in the countryside and nature, how many simple pleasures can be had, how many wonderful sights can be seen, even in the rain ! Thank you
Aw, thank you so much! Means a lot :) Hope you had a lovely Christmas Andrew 🤗
It's nice when an experiment turns out better than you had expected, especially when it involves survival. The only caveat seems to be "get in the baf before the rain starts", or you'll just be importing wetness.
6:07 in I think them cluster of stars are called the 7 sisters. Great video Claire and very brave!
So glad I found your vids… as one who really hasn’t been ‘camping’ it’s really cool to see a fellow adventurer in an honest portrayal of enjoying life while rolling with the punches. Take care, and be well. Watching from Maine, US.
I carried a bivy bag on all my climbing trips and long day hikes. I consider them to be great insurance just in case you need something. I have 3 different types, a traditional bag, a very light reusable bag and a mylar single use one . I never had to spend a night in one but I did camp out in the traditional bag a couple times just to see if I liked it. I have to say they are not fun to sleep in. I found them very confining and tight. I much prefer a tent. But I have known people who got lost hiking in the dark and ended up spending a very miserable cold night in the forest with no shelter at all. It's always best to be prepared.
In the 18 months or so I’ve been watching you Claire you’ve just kept stretching yourself with every adventure. And now camping just to test out an emergency bivvy bag is next level. And have to say watching you trying to put your coat on was like watching a butterfly trying to escape it’s cocoon 😁.
Thank you Tony! Fun to try these things, with an escape plan of course haha. Thanks for watching my vids, means a lot! Have a lovely eve :)
Or a nutta trying to escape a straight jacket.
@@nellyt2807 hahaha yeh probably more like it 😅😅
Hahaha I thought that and just commented about an attempted morph too ! 😀😄🐛
Since seeing your series on bivi bags I’ve realized their importance and have got a few different types to try. Gotta admit I like the ones with the hoods, word to the wise “ you get what you pay for”
Claire, you are such an inspiration to me. Seeing you challenging yourself and constantly pushing your limits to new extremities has inspired me to go solo camping next year. Thank you for the wonderful content you share and the immense amount of energy and dedication required to make it. Much love and wishing you a happy festive season! 💕
Hi Grace 👋 Aw thanks so much, that's so nice! I'm so glad you're gonna be getting out there :D there really is nothing like it, in my humble opinion. I hope it brings you joy and restoration 💚🌿 Merry Christmas to you too 🎅🎄 Claire
Wow you amaze me your out in all weather's you are one tuff cookie ,love the vlogs x
Thanks for the video. I always enjoy them. Most people use a bivy bag under a poncho, tarp, or other cover. You should use a breathable bag because condensation alone will soak your bag. The bag you have is huge for a bivy. For the same size, you could have gotten a Snugpak Stratosphere that has hoops over the head end and mosquito netting. You would have slept as well as being in a tent. In the winter time, I usually use a Survive Outdoors Longer Escape bivy in the cold, but it's always in my bag. It's breathable, quiet, and rolls up small ta I ng up minimal space. Best of all, it's inexpensive. Typically, they last me about 2-3 years. Toss that with a space blanket, some cordage, and you have an emergency shelter system that fits in your pocket.
Hi Claire, Great video. I have an Alpkit hunka and when I don't have a tarp to give extra protection. I use the Bivvi bag upside-down. That way you don't get so wet . Mike
Absolutely loved this one Claire! Such a fun lil' trip to watch :) I'm really glad that you were able to test out your bivy like this so that you know that you can rely on it in an emergency. Hopefully you never end up with your tent getting blown off of the edge of a cliff though... yikes! :O And hopefully with time your poor ol' sleeping bag ends up forgiving you, haha ;) Wishing you and yours the happiest of Holidays my friend! Stay wild & Much love.... -John
Thanks John, yes I hope that never happens too haha! I've heard of it happening though 😬
I think he has forgiven me now, I used him recently and was nice and warm so hopefully not too much damage done ☺️
Hope you and yours are having a wonderful Christmas too, much love 🎄🎅🤗
@@WildBeare You're very welcome Claire 😊 I'm really glad to hear that he has forgiven you so soon and that you've already had him out on another adventure 👍 Thanks for the Christmas wishes by the way... it was incredibly wonderful indeed! I hope that yours was as well! 🎄😊
Go on girl....as a mother....you've still got yourself out there in all weather's . Produced some awesome content and still continuely received great feed back.
Keep going flower, as an ex mil...loving your enthusiasm and desire. 🥰
As always Claire, a joy to watch. A bivy is a must-have. I live next to the HOH rainforest, and I use a bivy inside my tent system. You know you'll be dry enough to sleep. Merry Xmas Wild Beare! We can't wait to see your next adventure. Stay safe, but LIVE life! We'll be watching over your shoulder from Washington State, USA!!!
Thanks so much! Rainforest.. amazing! 😍 Hope you had a lovely Christmas, happy new year and best wishes from UK 🇬🇧
When I was in the Australian Army I lived in a goretex bivvy bag in the bush. When it wasn't practical to set up a hootchi (basha) I found it to be a lifesaver! Love your videos!
The bivi-only setup might be a bit rough for me, but it seems that a very tiny (2m x 2m) tarp in a plowpoint pulled up to that limb could have made for a very comfy camp, with the bivi and inflatable pad keeping your feet dry while the mini-tarp sheltered your head, even while cooking in the rain.
It was an experiment to see how she would cope without a tent in the rain, you've clearly missed the whole point, by saying bring a tarp. Try and comprehend what actually being said. Clare clearly had an inflatable in her bivvy...
It blows my mind how you can make all this super professional and gorgeous content all by yourself.
Army gortex bags work best , ive tried those bivi bags with a laminated finish and they're just sweat bags.having said that gortex doesn't work when its wet. You do need good ventilation where you are breathing.
And now you know. No doubt. Confidence born of personal experience. You thought about it, planned it and executed it (with sensible precautions like near the car) and it was a great experience. Much respect. Merry Christmas.
I love biviing so much that I very rarely use my tents anymore (in this country!). With or without a tarp for extra shelter, both my bivis have seen me through loads of nights out in the last few decades. Such a sense of freedom sleeping out under the stars in any weather (yes, including snow. I’ve used one inside the Arctic circle, sleeping in a ‘snow grave’). I hope you learn to love it too! Love your vids, BTW…
Great that you had these experience .I have them aswel.They used to be unbelievably expensive
Thanks Tony! Oh I love a bivi camp.. I don't think it's ideal in rain though.. poor sleeping bag would never forgive me if I kept putting him through that haha. I'd love to try it in the snow 😍 Hope you had a great Christmas 🌿Claire 🐻
The science of vapor barriers inside the sleeping bag eliminates the moisture problem inside the bivi. I use a survival Mylar type bag inside the sleeping bag then bivi over it.
The benefit is you can double the temp rating on your sleeping bag saving weight with a smaller bag. Which you would then use to have a change into spare dry base layer in the morning. In cold weather it’s not as clammy humid as you think.
I know when I need an emergency cheering up ,i always find a video that Claire has done
Aw yay, merry Christmas to you ☺️🎄🎅
@@WildBeare and you Claire
When your son looks back on these reviews he will be so proud. Your videos touch on survival technique’s which could open a whole new door for you in 2023.
Merry Christmas Claire! Have loved watching your videos this year. You are an inspiration and this one was truly hardcore. Well done!
Thanks so much, Merry Christmas to you 🤗🎅🎄
I love watching your videos. The thing that strikes me the most is your fearless approach to camping in nature. To be honest I am not sure I would do some of the things and places you go. Bravo! Stay safe and thank you for sharing.
Wonderful content and presentation. Thank you.
Thank you so much ☺️
That looked fun !! Greetings from Maine, USA!
Merry xmas to you too. Keep up the great work. Its strange how watching you fighting all this horrible weather is so relaxing. All the best for the new year.
she's a filthy girl! LOOVVVVEEE IT!
Claire been watching your videos,for ages you never cease to amaze me your such an inspiration and brave young lady,and encourager
Merry Christmas gorgeous Fairy Godmothers daughter, all the best regards from here on the West Coast side of Australia 🌏🖖🙏🤟 Batavia Coast 🇦🇺
Hi Claire enjoyed watch your video you certainly are one tough and brave young lady ❤
03:58 Houdini would be proud!! That's rivalling his straightjacket escape!
Bivy bags can add up to 20f to your sleep system rating! They are great in cold weather, especially snow. They are uncomfortable in warm weather 😉
Why? Condensation? Should they have sticks to meep em roomy?
Haha 'a beautiful time in a bag in the rain'! Love it. Most bivvy bags I've used have a had a bit of condensation in by morning. No such thing as 100% waterproof AND breathable but for the odd night and emergencies thay defo have their place. Atb for 2023, Andy
Thank you for your hard work throughout the year Claire, taking us on your adventures. Your videos have just kept getting better and better! I've really enjoyed the magnificent scenery and fantastic camp spots you have there, and your great attitude just tops it all off. Wishing you and yours the very best for Christmas, and a safe, productive and happy New Year. Looking forward to all the new adventures to come!!
I'm sure others have said it well before me but, bug in a rug comes to mind. A family thing that we used to say was, tucked in like a warm bug in a rug, which you certainly appeared to be. Thanks for sharing and glad that the slugs kept out of your hair.
Yes I know it is possible but you need to have a small to medium tarp with you. The tarp helps keep you and the bivy dry and the tarp can easily be held down much better than a tent. Ask me how I know. Great Job Wildbeare
Read her title for the video!
@@soldier-Dave Yeah, and it's not as if Claire doesn't know what a tarp is, having used them many times already.
It’s annoying when know it alls don’t read or listen to her & feel the need to constantly chip in. She is a tough, knowledgeable survivalist.
@@KimTebrok You can stick your dam head in the sand for all i CARE. It was a simple mistake jerk
@@soldier-Dave Yea states nothing about a tarp
Cracking video Claire! Well done! Pretty good test there. If it's actually raining when you need to get in the bag, that presents a further challenge, as one is likely to get wet then.
More than anything, your character stands out. Pretty amazing lass.
It's possible that the moisture inside the bivi is due to a bit of evaporated perspiration and condensation from your breath. I suspect that if it had really been leaking, you'd have been floating inside it.
I don't think so, I was breathing out of the bag. Also I've used bivi bags many times and only ever had very minor condensation issues. These bags are designed to be 'breathable' to reduce condensation so I guess if they are in rain all night they might let a little water through. I think the Hunka bivis are more waterproof, but they're heavier. They also don't have the big hood or zip so water would just come in through the entrance
Thanks for watching :) Claire
..Using a bivi can warm you by an extra 5 to 10 degrees.. So both breath condensation and lady evaporation !🐛🐞🪳🦟
Unfortunately, most people have a very poor understanding of Gortex. And marketing has totally fooled them with the term "breathable".
No such thing as a fabric that is breathable and waterproof and certainly NO fabric that expels water only in one direction. That goes against the law of thermodynamics. Moisture flows from higher moisture to less moisture. The side that is wetter (more water pressure) will push water to the side that is drier.
Make a bag out of Gortex and fill it with water. Water will slowly flow from the inside to the outside. That bag will NOT have water flow from the outside to the inside. A bivy will not expel mositure from the inside to the outside where it is far wetter. And even if the inside of the bag is wetter, the flow rate is VERY slow. Hence, condensation.
But don't bother to argue the point too much. People will believe what they want.
Claire I'm so happy you did this with a quick escape planned. I always do that with new gear that I want to test out. The biggest benefit is that you will be more confident when you go out from now on, since you know you will be fine with just the bivy. As for your hat being damp, that's to be expected. Waterproof bivvies don't have much air flow and you will get condensation around your head just from breathing.
I have to admire your spirit with these videos, do you not feel just a tiny bit vulnerable at times being out alone?. Bivvying always limits you movements being so cramped but it's a life saver should you ever get stranded. Well done you. 🌲🗻
Vulnerable?
Why do people always say that?
I always have people saying don't you get lonely or what if someone attacks you? There is no one hiding in the cold in the dark in the pissing rain hoping & waiting for someone to come along so they can attack them, you would be worse off outside a kebab shop on a Friday night.
You got to live your life & that means having no fear.
Peace..
Exactly. Much safer miles from people. Never had a problem in 40 years. Apart from that time I smoked out a campsite over the river with damp wood...that didn't go down well!
I love how you’re willing to try anything new, and have the confidence that you’ll figure it out as you go. Nice to see you camping with the car nearby on this one, though.
Hey lovely one!!!! I always feel warm in my bivvy but I have no interest in trying to sleep out like this lol!! Good on you for doing it but definitely rather you than me lol!!
Could it have been condensation in the bivvy rather than it leaking?
So glad you enjoyed it you wonderful crazy lovely person! Love you, merry Christmas!!!! Xxx
i used to be in the army and i loved sleeping out in my bivvy and sleeping bag during the ran, so nice and warm n cosy inside!
You’ve earned yourself a new nickname; Claire ‘Boil-In-The-Bag’ Beare! 😂
An interesting and informative video - thank you. I was relieved that you stayed near your motor vehicle for a trial like this though.
Haha, love it 😄 thanks for watching Perry, hope you're having a nice Christmas :)
Very authentic and great vlog. Thank you very much for that. I am also thinking about trying it but push it out from one weekend to the next. You gave me motivation now. Kind regards from Austria. 🇦🇹
Snugpak do a decent bivvy bag 👌🏻, I've done plenty of nights like that and it's great to see the stars like that. My best ever bivvy experience was waking up and being surrounded by six foxes all just sitting about looking at me drinking tea!
Thats awesome
That's a brilliant story! Wow! Closest I've come to that was when me and my gf were kept company by a nearby fox making warning sounds half the night. We didn't mind. We were the intruders. It felt like an honour, anyway, to have the fox around our bivvy bags.
Claire, you such a wonderful survival instructor. Tough and resourceful. I am so impressed. I hope that I get to go to Snowdonia with my grandaughter and try out some of your techniques. Stay Beautiful, helpful, and smart.
We are a strange bunch of people that love sleeping in a human sized sock 😂
Haha yeh aren't we just!! 😄🏕
@@WildBeare very much so. Weird and wonderful though 👌🏻
Thank you Claire, very good information. Love your positive attitude.
The biggest problem is condensation.
Wild 'Bag-lady' Beare sleeps in a ditch at the side of the road and still smashes it out of the park with her energy and enthusiasm. Thanks for all the kicks and giggles Claire. Keep teaching us old dogs new tricks :) Have a great Xmas.
Ive done pure bivvy in rain, it works but its by no means comfortable imo.
Water sealing it at home before leaving would likely make it even more durable in harsh conditions, This did great even without sealing it for twelve hours which is fantastic! In the South East united states I would avoid being near water in the rain at all bc flooding is very prominent. BUT! This was a really informative and a great way to test and show that even if you hadn't prepared and were near a water source or simply had to that The bivi could potentially save your life. Great Job, makes me want to get one, lol I love that you apologize to your gear too 😆.
Bivi bag & tarp work awesome with a quick survival shelter for extra-light backpacking.
That's one of the funniest vlogs ever, love it and well done lol. Happy New Year 🙂
Merry Christmas Claire & thank you for All, your joy of living is realy stimulating. Sincerely🌻
Patrick
You have me sold on bivvy bags Claire. Loving the channel, happy new year to u and yours.
YOU ARE SO TUFF , AND COOL , AND FUNNY 👍❤🙏
ur my new fave youtuber! love the way u try to be minimalist as a camper in the woods
Good stuff! It's always good to test your gear in a realistic but safe & controlled environment!
I've had to do that a few times, when we weren't able to set up a poncho/hoochie cover and sleep in dreadful weather. Thank goodness for Gore-Tex. Also, good on you for camping near your car so you could bail out if things got too uncomfortable.
For some strange reason this was one of my favorite videos she did. I also found it cool that on her alarm clock the voice had a British accent.
I can only say rather you than me. Thanks for demonstrating how to stay dry and safe.
This is rapidly becoming my favourite camping channel.
Weight and comfort are everything for me. I've had waaaay too many injuries because I used to have a pretty fucking dangerous job (both legs have been severely broken, and my back) so I really struggle with tents.
Hammock was my go to this summer, but recently done a camp in the peaks with my bivy and loved it. The versatility is superior to anything else and most of the moisture came from me breathing, rather than the rain. Great kip.
I'm a crap sleeper but something like the thermarest xtherm rectangle shape I found good for my back and sleep 💤:)
@Theabc2000 I'm using a sierra bivy. Cost about 100 but with a small inflatable pad and military issue bag, I'm toasty. That rhymed, I'm a poet and didn't realise it
These videos are so peaceful and well done. Thank you.
I liked the way you thought safety first, being close to your car in case of a real problem. Being warm and dry is what you want and needed. Merry Christmas
Great video!
I'd be surprised if the Alpkit Kloke was actually leaking, though, but that amount of moisture could be a mix of condensation and rain throught the hood opening.
Even one person's moisture output feels like a lot when it's trapped in a bivvy and soaked into the outside of the sleeping bag, especially if you've been breathing into it.
A lightweight poncho is really handy for getting in and out of a bivvy bag in rain.
i'm going to do my first wild outdoor sleep and i don't know were am i in my head for this new experience but seeing you help
we had gortex bivy bags in the army, they were so handy. lightweight. kept you dry. now gortex is sooo pricy!. enjoyed the video! thank you.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Good job on this one. Most people would have never attempted what you did this time. Fantastic. Stay smiling and stay that beautiful you. Tim
You go girl, l am glad your having fun.
Good test and at least you can go into situations knowing what to expect from your gear.
You are hardcore! 💪🏻 Merry Christmas, love the channel.
You are equal parts badass/smarts/and adorable, thank you for all of these wonderful videos, you have answered so many of my questions in the most entertaining way!
I used to have a bevy sack with a single short bendy pole that kept the hood off my face and had netting across the opening. Less condensation; less dampness inside.
Don't know if they exist anymore.
Great video.