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Solo Camping & Cooking Duck Pancakes on Fire

19/12/2022

 

A luxurious lil camp in the woods with my Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, 2 small tarps, a giant floofy pillow and a firebox 🔥
 
I cooked duck pancakes on the fire - so delicious! And settled down for a cosy night in the rain. I loooved having a big pillow, this is the Vango Gwent and it was real comfy. It's too big and heavy for hiking but I'll deffo be using it for local camps, on the occasions that I can fit it in my rucksack 😄
 
I also tried a Light AF mat from Outdoor Gear Essentials under my sleep mat, in place of my usual foil-foam mat. The light AF mat is only a few grams heavier and is nice and non-slip, so it stopped my mat sliding around. I also really liked being able to fold it to make a sit mat
 
I caught some critters on the trail cam and had a comfortable, long sleep in the woods - a lovely lil camp for the last one of 2022 
Gear List
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 😊
 
SHELTER
Tent Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 https://amzn.to/3tzrYpl
Extra Tent Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Carabiners https://amzn.to/3uuUBWB
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow – Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag
 
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
Decathlon 10L Waist Bag
Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu
Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
 
SIT MAT https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
 
COOKING
Bushbox XL Titanium https://amzn.to/3hx2isq
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Twizlers Natural Fire Lighters https://amzn.to/3roJ8Ea
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
ZipLock Bags https://amzn.to/3oST07r
Bag for rubbish
 
WATER
X2 bottles
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
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
 
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Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
 
BOOTS - Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
 
WATERPROOFS
Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1)
 
DOWN PUFFY - Decathlon
 
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore Slim https://amzn.to/3EFjpRx
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
 
FILMING
Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
 
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
 
TRAIL CAM
GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0
AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX
 
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
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My Winter Camping & Hiking Gear in 2022

11/12/2022

 
Gear List
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!
 
SHELTER
Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM
Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Highlander Reflective Foil Foam Mat https://amzn.to/3OxQ2mv
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag
 
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu
Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Carabiners https://amzn.to/3uuUBWB
 
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact 158g red https://amzn.to/3ETBs6T
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
GPS NAVIGATION / SOS SAFETY DEVICE
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
 
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF
DD Superlight Guy Rope (as spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
 
COOKING
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Microfibre Cloths https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf
Clear Mini Bags https://amzn.to/3rwa3hy
Bag for rubbish
 
WATER & HYDRATION
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
X2 Bottles for camp
Milton Sterilising Tablets (for cleaning after trip) https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
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
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Peter Storm Winter Hiking Jacket https://amzn.to/3WiAUwV
Merino layers - Decathlon
Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers https://amzn.to/3qT5Oh8
Fleece Gloves – Decathlon
Waterproof Padded Gloves Sealskinsz - https://amzn.to/3w75hew
Down Booties – Naturehike https://amzn.to/3eI4JqE
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer – Decathlon
Spare Bootlaces
 
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
Microfibre Cloth for drying hands & electronics in wet weather https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (bulk order x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
 
ICE AXE & SNOW SPIKES
Petzl Ice Axe https://amzn.to/3qTmx3W
WardWolf Ice Spikes https://amzn.to/3HAF5wH
 
NAVIGATION
Map & Compass
Garmin InReach Mini https://amzn.to/3EXYqpZ
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
 
FILMING
Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
 
GoPro Hero 8 https://amzn.to/3hjvtec
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3nr2ys1
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3PsxRA0
 
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
 
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
 
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
HP Wireless Keyboard
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj

2 Nights Alone in the Snow - a Solo Winter Adventure!

9/12/2022

 

​Day 1
 
As I arrived in the Arans, I was hopeful for a heavy frost, unaware that I would be in a snowy winter wonderland by morning. I heaved on my heavy winter rucksack and huffed and puffed up a steep and craggy mountain path, pitching at 280m with a beautiful view of the valley below
 
The stars came out and a big moon lit everything up, so brightly that I could see the crags and the freezing hills and rocks around me without a head torch
 
I was woken by snow falling on the tent in the early hours, and watched everything turn white, both excited and nervous for the next day on the mountain - which would be my first time camping and hiking alone in the snow
Day 2
 
I watched the clouds dancing in the valley below me as I had my breakfast, packed up, put on my snow spikes and continued up the steep and craggy valley. The snow fell heavily, and the valley, all white and wintery, was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been 🤍 It felt like being in a fairytale
 
I slowly plodded up to 400m, before the terrain became steeper. Concerned about a potential slip or fall on the ice and new to this snow hiking malarkey, I wasn't willing to go higher on it, so decided to backtrack down to the valley and head up the low slopes of Pen yr Allt Uchaf on the other side
 
Here I found a flat pitch on a rocky outcrop above a river and settled down for another cosy and gorgeous night in the snow. It would drop to below -3°C, making this my coldest camp yet
Gear List
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!

I made a separate video about the gear I used during this trip, you can see that here
 
SHELTER
Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint
 
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact 158g https://amzn.to/3ETBs6T
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Winter Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Highlander Reflective Foil Foam Mat https://amzn.to/3OxQ2mv
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag
 
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu
Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
GPS NAVIGATION / SOS SAFETY DEVICE
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
 
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
Duct Tape (I wrap it around my trekking pole) https://amzn.to/3qPKFEF
 
COOKING
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
 
WATER & HYDRATION
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
Bottles for camp
Milton Sterilising Tablets for cleaning https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
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
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Peter Storm Winter Hiking Jacket https://amzn.to/3WiAUwV
Merino layers - Decathlon
Waterproof Padded Gloves Sealskinsz - https://amzn.to/3D694x7
Down Booties – Naturehike https://amzn.to/3eI4JqE
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer – Decathlon
Spare Bootlaces
 
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
Microfibre Cloth for drying hands & electronics in wet weather https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Green https://amzn.to/3BDyels
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (bulk order x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
 
ICE AXE & SNOW SPIKES
Petzl Ice Axe https://amzn.to/3qTmx3W
WardWolf Ice Spikes https://amzn.to/3HAF5wH
 
NAVIGATION
Map & Compass
Garmin InReach Mini https://amzn.to/3EXYqpZ
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
 
FILMING
Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
 
GoPro Hero 8 https://amzn.to/3hjvtec
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3nr2ys1
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3PsxRA0
 
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
 
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
 
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
HP Wireless Keyboard
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj

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