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Wild Swimming in April | 11.8°C Cold Water River Submersion

4/15/2021

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Aprils Wild Swim :D Cold water has lots of reported health benefits, such as boosting the immune system, heightening your mood, increasing energy levels, metabolism, circulation and mental fortitude & endurance. It can also reduce stress levels; by exposing your body to cold in a controlled way, you may find that your stress response to everyday life stressors is reduced. I always have a lovely sense of wellbeing for a good couple of days after a cold swim. Just remember to keep it short, and listen to your body.
COLD WATER SAFETY
Cold water can be dangerous if it isn't respected.

Here's some cold-water safety;
- Don't go alone
- Never jump in - ease yourself in slowly, to avoid cold water shock. If you shock your body, you will involuntarily gasp due to the cold, which can cause you to inhale water (drown) - It will take your breath away - control your breathing and don't allow yourself to hyperventilate
- Stay within your depth and always avoid fast moving water and strong currents
- Wear water shoes to protect your feet
- Don't stay in long - always come out before you start shivering. Hyperthermia only usually becomes a risk after 30 minutes, but listen to your body
- Before getting in, make sure you can easily get out
- Stay close to the edge while you check that your body can handle the drop in temperature and that you can maintain normal use of your limbs - If it doesn't feel right, get out
- Bear in mind that your body temperature will continue to drop for a while after you get out of the water - this is called 'after drop' and is the result of the cooled blood in your extremities returning to your core
- Go in warm, and have a towel, lots of warm clothes and a warm drink ready for when you get out
- Don't drive until your temperature has returned to normal
- Never go straight from cold water into a hot shower - let your body temperature return to normal first
- Don't do a cold-water immersion if you have heart or other health conditions that may make it especially dangerous
- It is always best to start wild swimming in the summer months, and continue regularly into the colder months to allow your body to gradually acclimatize to colder and colder water

And then of course all the normal wild swimming safety applies too - always do your own research and get the relevant advice first - I'm not an expert :)

For an idea of how different water temperatures feel, check out
https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.co.... For comparison, an indoor heated pool will vary between 26-31°C. Anything below 12°C will feel freezing cold.

GEAR
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Disclaimer - this gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you so much!
 
COFFEE
Snow Peak Titanium Cook Pot - https://amzn.to/2Ohkmrp
Hiking Stove - https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Colemans Gas Canisters - https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW
Tito Titanium Long Handled Spoon - https://amzn.to/3rnoxAM
1L Water Bottle - https://amzn.to/3oT2Zdb
 
FILMING
Samsung Galaxy A21s Smart Phone - https://amzn.to/3p4i5g4
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo - https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Gimbal - https://amzn.to/36RNyvr
Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3aUkpRw
KitVision Escape Action Camera - https://amzn.to/3aQKrVL
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card - https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Boya DSLR Microphone – https://amzn.to/3kdFquH
Canon 5D MkIII Camera Body
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro L Lens - https://amzn.to/2Lt9Yfb
Tripod - https://amzn.to/3oXdo7u
Sandisk 32GB Extreme CF Cards - https://amzn.to/37CAcnn
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SURVIVAL CHALLENGE! Lost In The Woods Overnight With Only A Day Bag | Building A Natural Shelter

4/13/2021

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I spent a night in the woods at 3°C with only my day bag, to live out a scenario of becoming lost on a day hike. I managed without a tent, sleeping bag or sleeping mat by attempting to build a natural shelter using sticks, leaves, moss and bark. Also, by creating a small fire, saving my food for late at night and staying active when I got cold. Although it wasn’t the most comfortable night, I managed a bit of sleep and woke safe and well the next morning, ready to take on the day.
 
It goes without saying of course, but never put yourself in a survival situation unless you have a solid exit plan if things go wrong. This ‘lost in the woods’ scenario is just that – a scenario. In reality I know the area well, was not actually lost and was not far from safety in case I needed to bail. 
GEAR LIST
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Disclaimer - this gear list contains affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you so much!
 
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Decathlon Day Rucksack
Decathlon 10L Waist Bag
Vango Dry Bags
Generic Dry Bags
 
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape
 
STOVE COOK KIT
Small Vaseline
Snow Peak Titanium Cook Pot
Hiking Stove
Colemans Gas Canisters
Folding Gas Canister Stand
Tito Titanium Long Handled Spoon
Small Wooden Spoon
Microfibre Cloths
 
WATER & HYDRATION
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Oasis Water Purification Tablets
2L Water Bladder – Decathlon
 
HIKING POLES
Leki Voyager
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Hair band
Lip balm
 
MED KIT
Pain relief & anti-inflammatories
Plasters & blister plasters
A few sweets
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta
Waterproofs – Decathlon
Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray
Fingerless Gloves
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Fleece hat – Decathlon
Fleece Gloves - Decathlon
Fleece neck warmer - Decathlon
 
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore
Headtorch - Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 USB
Charger Cables
Microfibre Cloths for drying hands & electronics in wet weather
 
FOR EMERGENCIES / NAVIGATION
Phone
Compass
Bank card / cash
 
FILMING
All filmed on my phone - Samsung Galaxy A21s
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Gimbal
Selfie Ring Light Clip On
Phone Tripod
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DD Travel Hammock Bivi - First Look! + A Hot Cross Bun On The Bushbox | Wild Camping UK

4/3/2021

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I absolutely love my new DD Travel Hammock Bivi :D just having a little look around it, much to learn! I have a couple of local overnighters and then a 3 day trip planned, then I hope to give this a proper go :D hopefully I’ll have learned how to do a non-floopy ridgeline by then. HAPPY EASTER YOU GUYS!! Have a great weekend and thank you for 8k Subs - you guys are the best! Thank you so much for watching 😊 Claire 🌿🐻
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