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A few days alone in the Arans! This trip didn’t go to plan at all but I got my first dip of the year, found a beautiful waterfall pool, enjoyed hiking in heat, came across a tree that had exploded, I guess from lightning. I even saw a lizard, which I didn’t even know we had in the UK until I looked it up afterward. And the trip ended a day earlier than I'd planned, but in the most unexpected and breathtaking fashion. Click 'read more' at the bottom of this blog post to see my maps and trip journal.. Gear List
This gear list contains amazon 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 You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :) *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial SHELTER / TENT Ultralight Tent Durston X-Mid 1 Pro (DCF with woven floor) + Footprint Mini Binder Clip https://amzn.to/47IJACR DCF Small Tarp / Ground Sheet https://WildSkyGear.co.uk Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym Trekology Aluft Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protect sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure) RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp Scholl Liquiflex Insoles https://amzn.to/3QjoX9z Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Shorts https://amzn.to/4a8Bwfk Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Montane Dart Tee https://amzn.to/3wL88xA Down Puffy Decathlon Foam Flip Flops SWIMMING Water Shoes https://amzn.to/47utPhZ Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh 💧 Back at home between trips, consider washing your swim clothes and swim shoes in products that are kinder to the water. I’m currently using Tru Earth https://amzn.to/40n1YMZ MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Sml Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes JOINT SUPPORTS for my hypermobility Knee https://amzn.to/3WaJxN2 Ankles https://amzn.to/4b8uN5C SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq COOKING Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Tin https://amzn.to/41RpTGY + Match Striker https://amzn.to/3UblInq XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles LifeStraw Filter https://amzn.to/3tB11mn Cup (10g) Decathlon Milton Sterilising Tablets (for cleaning at home) https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5 TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh Fuka Eri 50 SPF Natural Sun Block https://amzn.to/3Mq3dq3 Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB Rose Geranium Oil https://amzn.to/3jY4YwJ Lemon Eucalyptus Oil https://amzn.to/3rzROdq Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM Map & Compass Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7 Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMED WITH.. Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Mini Ball Head Smallrig https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Dome Port https://amzn.to/3Su4kX7 Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v COMPUTER & EDITING Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio Gaming PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U Soundtrack
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such beautiful music - it is such an important part of my videos and a joy to help me tell my lil adventure stories.. Breath of Whiskey – Franz Gordon Goya – Aerian Silent Waves – Helmet Schenker Spring is you (instrumental version) – Niklas Gabrielsson with Martin Landstrom & his Orchestra Aristocratic Spin – Monument Music Beauty in Bloom – Vens Adams Floating – Ambyion From Now On – RA Gone – AK Intro – Brock Hewitt Stories in Sound Tabucco – Dominique Charpentier All from Epidemic Sound and Uppbeat with license Dedicated Northern Lights video
This was such a special occurrence for me, I created a dedicated video focused specifically on the aurora..
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