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My First Camping Trip of Spring!

4/4/2025

 

​My first camping trip of Spring was so beautiful!
​
I had my first proper swim of the year in 9°C water, watched the moon snuggle down into a cosy cloud, came upon some unexpected dafs, did a bit of lazy hiking and had two nights out without a route planned, just existing and rambling about, sometimes it's the most perfect way to do it!
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*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
 
TENT
Tent ‘The One’ – Gossamer Gear
Ultra Groundsheet Medium 210x90cm – Gramcounter Gear
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
 
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
CLOTHES LINE
Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR
DD Superlight Guy Rope https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
 
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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
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mountain Equipment Ion Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3uPjTSK
 
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
 
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x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal)
LifeStraw 650ml Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Socks https://amzn.to/4agqdT7
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko
Shirt – Patagonia
Merino Long Sleeve – H&M
Step One Lady Boxers Green https://amzn.to/44VgrD2
Down Puffy Decathlon
 
SWIMMING
Grey 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
 
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Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
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Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
 
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Plasters
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Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
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Tissue
Baby wipes
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x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
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SAM the drone:
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Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
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..
 
Streets – ANBR
Tamura’s Journey – Borden Lulu
Home – Jessie Reid
Lift – Starluxe
Hidden Trails – Ziv Moran
Flora and Fauna – Aerian
Why Do You Still Hurt – Pastis
Be Quiet – Kashido
Lullaby - Kashido
 
All music used under license
​
Adventure Safety

💦 In cold water, don’t jump in when unacclimatised (risk of cold shock & potential drowning), work on your tolerance gradually, get a good feel for how your body responds to it and don’t underestimate the after-drop – your body temperature will likely continue to drop for a period of time even after you exit the water and get dressed. Not accounting for this may result in hypothermia post-swim, which, even if mild can cause confusion.. not ideal out in the middle of nowhere

⚠️ It’s good practice to be aware of any bodies of water upstream that could potentially flood into the river that you’re crossing, or swimming in, or camping near. We all know and expect that natural lakes can burst their banks and flood after heavy rain. But certain man-made reservoirs and dams can be particularly risky as the rivers below them cannot be expected to behave in such predictable ways. This river crossing above the gorge for example can be unexpectedly flooded with no warning, even when there has not been heavy rain in recent days. With this type of balance tip dam upstream, unless you’ve actually been to check out the water levels up at the reservoirs, there’s no knowing if or when the water level might reach its tipping point and suddenly be released, and so crossing or entering the river at all is best avoided. Always check your map to see what might be lurking upstream

That being said, adventuring and life in general is never risk free. So be aware, be prepared, make sensible-ish decisions and have fun
​

More Adventure Safety

3 Nights Alone in the Wild - The Last of Winter

7/3/2025

 

It was early March, and I had arrived toward the western border of Eryri, for my last trip of winter. It was pleasantly mild for the time of year, 14°C.. my perfect hiking temperature! I had 4 days of food with me, my supplies and home on my back, and a thirst for adventure
Picture

Day 1

I was on my way to a wide valley surrounded by low peaks, but first I would have to travel across some boggy ground. Still squelchy everywhere from winter wetness, the going was slow, not helped by a gate that I needed to use being in disrepair, and having big ‘ol rusty nails sticking out of it. After straddling the adjoining fence with my huge rucksack on and nearly getting stuck, I eventually I made it on to a track, which was easy going in parts, and in other parts completely flooded and full of lovely frogs

After passing a majestic sheep, perched on top of his hay bales and looking like a king with his loyal subjects surrounding him on the ground below, the track led me into the valley, and across a ford, which I stumbled across and gave my nice dry right foot a refreshing dunk into. And then I reached the lake – Llyn Hesgyn. From my position on the track, the area surrounding the lake looked boggy, so I decided to head up the hill next to me to the east, and find a pitch there for my first night

The weather was turning. The temperature was dropping and there was light rain in the air. I put on my rain coat and starting trudging upward, following a sunken drystone wall all the way to my first lil summit. I’m not sure what this one is called; my maps says both ‘Craig yr Hafod’ and ‘Cyfiau’, although I’ve no idea if those are just the names of the westerly and easterly slopes, respectively

Up by the 534m summit there was a perfect, grassy lil clearing for my tent. From here I could see the peaks on the other side of the valley, where I’d be headed tomorrow. But for now, I just wanted to pitch my tent, get cosy and have my dinner. This first night was uneventful and dark, the clouds blocking any views of the night sky, and I warmed up my tea – a homecooked chicken curry and settled down for the night
Click on 'read more' below to continue the adventure..
GEAR LIST
For my last adventure of winter, I headed out to some low peaks on the eastern border of Eryri. The going was rough in places but I was treated to such beautiful sunsets and my first cold dips of the year
 
🌿 Love Nature - Always Leave No Trace 💚
Thanks so much for watching 😊 Much love, Claire 🌿🐻
 
Llyn Celyn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llyn_Celyn
Flooding of Capel Celyn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capel_Celyn
 
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TENT
Tent ‘The One’ – Gossamer Gear
Ultra Groundsheet Medium 210x90cm – Gramcounter Gear
Mini Binder Clip
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
 
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 900 https://amzn.to/3aHRKiv
Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mountain Equipment Ion Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3uPjTSK
 
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
 
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal)
LifeStraw 650ml Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l
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Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
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Down puffy, fleece hat & gloves from Decathlon
 
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Spare set of undies
Grey Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Fire Maple Titanium Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3QjHlip
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Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq
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Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
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Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
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Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
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Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
 
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20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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Map
Compass https://amzn.to/3Ynir6t
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DRONE:
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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..
 
Set in Stone – Anthony Lazaro
Ea – Hans Johnson
God Save the Queen – Ian Post
Morning Lily – Jean-Miles Carter
Skip Little Jimmy – Louis Adrien
The Miracles – Lux Inspira
A World of Wonder – Narrow Skies
Percussion – Young Rich Pixies
Let It Enfold You – Johannes Bornlof
Mount Kailash – Aks & Lakshmi
Ocean of Hope – Anna Dagar
In His Prescence – Brock Hewitt
Voyager – Vens Adams
 
All music used under license
​

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Freezing Cloud Camping in the Mountains

18/1/2025

 

​It was the day after I’d had a tent break in the wind, and I returned to the same area with a very similar forecast, this time armed with my Hille. Typically, the wind died down and there was no need for such a hardcore tent, but I was unexpectedly treated to one of the most beautiful camps!

I pitched on an open, rock-scattered plateau up at 400 metres. The stars came out during the cold night, I slept deeply and I unzipped the tent in the morning to see clouds flowing down the nearby cliffs, billowing out into the open expanse behind me

The waves flowed for hours and were absolutely mesmerising. It was like a giant waterfall, but made of cloud. A cloudfall. I’ll never forget it
GEAR LIST
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*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
 
TENT
Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint (Bad Weather Test & details about this tent here: https://youtu.be/mUi1IGskBig)
 
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
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
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka Regular Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/44LEaVf
 
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
 
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal)
LifeStraw 650ml Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l
High Waist Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko
Merino Thermal Under-Trousers Decathlon
Down Puffy Decathlon
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
XBand https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq
Mini Pocket Knife https://amzn.to/3CNK7Zv
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
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
 
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Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels
 
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3MFPSu5
 
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Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Phone Galaxy A15 https://amzn.to/4edS34p
Waterproof Phone Case for A15 https://amzn.to/3Trfizj
Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM
 
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1.8m Aux Cable https://amzn.to/3WIVsS9
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
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Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL
 
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Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
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MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such beautiful music..
 
Eagle Flight – Romeo
Days of Change – Simon Folwar
Visions – Anna Dager
Midnight Pilots – Anthony Lazaro
Paradise Echoes – Jamie Wright
I’ll Be Fine – Steven Beddall

All music used under license

3 Wild Nights - a Celebration of Autumn in the Mountains

8/11/2024

 

3 Wild Nights! This one was so gorgeous

A few days of peace & freedom in the Rhinogydd, full of moonbeams, autumn colours, beautiful views, wind, rain, mud, and adventure..

Day 1 – distance walked 4.1km

It was a still and pleasant Autumn afternoon as I arrived in the very south of the Rhinogydd, with 4 days of supplies on my back and only one objective; to summit the small peak of Y Garn, who currently had his head in the clouds.

I trudged along muddy tracks through a woodland valley, before turning west onto open access land. The way was slow, wet and pathless through long grass, with old ruined stone huts dotted about from previous mining activity. One had a lovely tree bursting out of it, filling the space previously taken by the building, reclaiming its place in the hills

Up at 300 metres, views of the valley below opened up, looking out over the wide, silty estuary of the Afon Mawddach. It was already starting to get dark, and as I pitched my tent, the air seemed tinged with hazy blues, with layers of mountains fading into the dusky evening

After settling into my cosy sleeping bag and having my tea (chilli and rice with bread and butter – a camping fav of mine for the first night of a trip!) the crescent moon shone brightly, sending beams of light down between the surrounding clouds. I’d never witnessed such moonbeams before, and watched them dance along, lighting up the valley below. It was so very pretty. I had a lovely sleep this night as the temperature dropped to 3 degrees C, but I was warm in my cosy lil nook
Click on 'read more' below to continue the adventure..
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
 
*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
 
TENT
‘The One’ – Gossamer Gear
Ultra Groundsheet Medium 210x90cm – Gramcounter Gear
Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR
 
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 900 https://amzn.to/3aHRKiv
Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mountain Equipment Ion Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3uPjTSK
 
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
 
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal)
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
Cup (10g) Decathlon
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
 Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja + Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l
 Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko
North Ridge Convect Women’s Merino Base Layer https://amzn.to/3MPqbrw
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Waterproof Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX
Down Puffy Decathlon
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
 
COOKING
Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Mini Tin for matches / seasonings etc https://amzn.to/41RpTGY
+ Match Striker Sticker Paper https://amzn.to/3UblInq
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
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
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
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
Grey Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh

TICK PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
 
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3MFPSu5
Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6
 
GPS / NAV EMERGENCY
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Map
Compass https://amzn.to/3Ynir6t
Phone Galaxy A15 https://amzn.to/4edS34p
Waterproof Phone Case for A15 https://amzn.to/3Trfizj
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 https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Suction Mount https://amzn.to/4dI6EoB
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
 
EDITED WITH..
Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
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..
 
Ave Maria – Ada Ragimov
Wolves and Owls – Alan A Craig
Irish Mountains – Ben Winwood
Seine River – IamDayLight
Beholding – Marshall Usinger
The Night – Narrow Skies
Whispers – Narrow Skies
Prayer – Roy Dahan
Better Believe – Tiko Tiko
We Dream of Eden – Outside In
Hunt – Jones Meadow
Speedy The Spider – Keeping My Head in the Sand
Late for an Appointment – Stationary Sign
October Leaf – Mar Vei
 
All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license
​
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3 Nights Alone in the Wild - A Wet Solo Mountain Adventure

2/8/2024

 
​
And so the Cnicht saga continues, with a very wet, 3-night adventure in the Moelwyns!

I’d arrived here for a summer trip in August, in the territory of my nemesis Cnicht, with no route plan, a few days of food and a set of both wet clothes and dry clothes. Once again, I wouldn’t end up having a go at Cnicht, as the weather came in and it just didn’t feel ‘right’..
​
Cnicht and I have a bit of a history you see; previous trips involving an insane tick attack, a wind-busted tent and a dislocated ankle had all created a general feel of foreboding for the area – the curse of Cnicht. But while this trip didn’t go particularly right, nothing went particularly wrong either, so maybe the curse is broken. Maybe we’re slowly warming to each other. Maybe next time he’ll invite me to stand on his shoulders, but we’re not there yet

Click on 'read more' at the bottom of this blog post to see my maps and read the trip journal..
Looking After the Wild Places
ADVENTURE SAFETY
RIVER WALKING SAFETY
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
 
TENT
Ultralight Tent Durston X-Mid 1 Pro (DCF with woven floor) + Footprint
Mini Binder Clips 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 black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mountain Equipment Ion Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3uPjTSK
 
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
 
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 1L Bottles
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Scholl Liquiflex Insoles https://amzn.to/3QjoX9z
Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Socks https://amzn.to/4agqdT7
 
Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja + Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Down Puffy Decathlon
Foam Flip Flops
 
RIVER CROSSING / SWIMMING
Hiking Sandals https://amzn.to/4eep3t0
Grey 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
 
COOKING
Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Gas https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Lighter / Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
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
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Sml Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
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
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
 
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc – do not use on water clothes) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
 
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 / NAV / PLB / EMERGENCY
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Map
Compass https://amzn.to/3Ynir6t
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
Waterproof Phone Case https://amzn.to/3K7956B
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
1.8m Aux Cable https://amzn.to/3WIVsS9
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
 
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
 
EDITED WITH..
Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
Music in this Video
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..
 
Aves – Homebrew
Eldar Kedem – On My Way
Gidon Schocken – I Owe It to You
Llona Harpaz – Sneaky Tactics
Rex Banner – Run the Place (instrumental)
Kevin Dailey – Camerado
Staffan Carlen – Run like the River Runs (instrumental)
Helmet Schenker – The Secret Spring
Osoku – Wanderlust
Icosphere – Highland
Monument Music – Lonely Mountains
 
All from Artlist, Epidemic Sound and Uppbeat with license
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STRANDED! Attempt #1

5/6/2024

 

​Blindfolded & Abandoned 100km from Home.
Can I make it back on foot?


​I finally finished my first feature length film 🍿 of my first long distance hike!
 
On the 5th of June 2024, I was blindfolded & left stranded 100km from home, as the crow flies, at a location unknown to me that I'd picked out blindly from a hat. @AshOutdoorsUK drove me out & left me there, alone with my nerves to find out where I was, and begin the long trek home
 
I had my tent, a bivi and supplies on my back – not light gear as it was unseasonably cool. I also had 2 days of food and 2L of water to start me off
 
My map showed me that I would need to walk 124km, and cross 3 entire counties
 
Even if I could make it just a third of the way, it would be the furthest I had ever walked in my little life by far. Little did I know, this adventure along our English rights of way would basically be an obstacle course, including a cow chase, a soaked sleeping bag, an angry guard dog, bivi camping next to a road, about a million overgrown footpaths, ditch jumping, ridiculous stinging nettles, fights with hedgerows..
 
I'd anticipated the physical challenge of hauling up to 20kg of gear and water for miles & miles and I'd been training for months to prepare my body & correct a few ailments. What I didn't anticipate was how much of a mental game it would be..
 
..to be stranded so far from home, alone, with so far to go and such a weight to carry.
 
I find that the discomfort & fear are the first things to fade from memory. I already miss this adventure so much 🥲 There were no mountains, no waterfalls. Just a very real experience of England, my home country. A more understated beauty, a bit rough around the edges, with wonderful people along the way
 
This project has been a huge part of my life for months now. It's been such a thrill to bring my crazy lil idea to life and document it. I've laughed & cried. It's been created from my blood, sweat and tears, literally haha. I'm so excited to finally share it with you guys :D
 
Thank you so much to everyone I met along the way. I could not have got as far as I did without the kindness of strangers 💚


​New to STRANDED? Here's how it goes:
​

My good friend Ash chooses a variety of potential starting locations from a 100km radius circle from Ivinghoe Beacon (home)
I pick out one of those locations, blindly from a hat
I'm blindfolded and driven out to the unknown starting location that I've picked out
I'm abandoned there alone, still blindfolded, with my camping & filming gear
I attempt to make it back home on foot, filming my escapades along the way

The 100km radius circle..
Picture
Google Maps: https://www.google.co.uk/maps (no affiliation)
Gear List
Stranded 1 took place in June - but with unseasonably cool nights dropping down to 6°C. Because of this, unfortunately I wasn't able to take my real lightweight summer camping gear, and was considerably heavier than what I would have liked

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
 
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY
I tracked my progress with Strava Pro (no affiliation)
I used OS Maps Premium (no affiliation) to navigate & automatically plot me a route home
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
Waterproof Phone Case https://amzn.to/3K7956B
Personal Alarm https://amzn.to/3UYLiLm
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f (in case of losing phone signal)
Compass
 
TENT
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
Double Hook Apparatus https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
 
Small DCF Tarp https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
 
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 Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (seams are now busted)
 
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
 
COMPACT UMBRELLA https://amzn.to/44O8EHQ
 
WATER & HYDRATION
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter (just in case – didn’t use) https://amzn.to/4bERwqe
Oasis Purification Tablets https://amzn.to/3cSkszU
Cup (10g) Decathlon
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Scholl Liquiflex Insoles https://amzn.to/3QjoX9z
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Socks https://amzn.to/4agqdT7
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Knee length socks (bug protection for my legs)
 
Hiking Clothes:
Regatta Burlow Long Sleeve https://amzn.to/4a41D7e
Shorts https://amzn.to/4a8Bwfk
Shirt – Patagonia (100g)
 
Clothes for Camp:
Down Puffy Decathlon
Foam Flip Flops
 
Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
 
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
Lighter
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
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
JOINT SUPPORTS for my hypermobility
Knee https://amzn.to/3WaJxN2
Ankles https://amzn.to/4b8uN5C
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd
Hair bands
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
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
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
 
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
 
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
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Suction Mount (for windscreen) https://amzn.to/4dI6EoB
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
 
EDITED WITH..
Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio
Headphones Sony MDR-7506
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
Music in this Video
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..
 
Letting Go – Almost Barely
Time – Aves
Every Part of Me (instrumental) – BASHAM
Let It Out – Ben Fox
Air on the G String – Carmel Quartet
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Carmel Quartet
String Quintet in E Major Op 11 No.5 – Carmel Quartet
Flower Duet (Lakmé) – Hawkins
War Zone – IamDayLight
Toujours – Idokay
What Floor – Idokay
My Home – Louis Island
My Home (instrumental) – Louis Island
Runa Away with Me – Louis Island
With Odins Help – Matthias Förster
Human – Rex Banner
Side Hustle – SLPSTRM
Edge of Possibility – Spearfisher
October 3rd – ZISO
Black Water (instrumental) – Loving Caliber
Hidden Beyond – Aiyo
Skywards – Aiyo
O, It Feels So Good – Par Hagstrom
Por Otra Mujer (instrumental) – Lawd Ito
Skyward Bound – Victor Lundberg
Adventure is Calling – Vens Adams
Space Journey - Hartzmann
 
All from Epidemic Sound, Artlist & Uppbeat with license
Thank You
I couldn't have attempted this one without help. A huuuge THANK YOU to..
 
Every kind stranger who stopped to chat, refilled my water, offered me food and drink, or advised me as to where the next shop or pub might be
 
The wonderful staff and locals of..
Brinklow Fish Bar • Brinklow
Easy Greek • Rugby
Braunston Village Community Cafe • Braunston
Maltsters Country Inn • Badby
New Inn • Abthorpe
The Shoulder of Mutton • Little Horwood
(No affiliation with any, they're just great. Great people, great food and so helpful too)
 
Ash of Ash Outdoors UK - for creating the start locations and the blind draw, agreeing to drop me off, picking me up after, always being there on the end of the phone and believing that I could do this when I didn't believe in myself
 
Friends & family - for cheering me on and keeping tabs on me, even though you thought it was nuts
 
Nick of Get Wild, an environmentalist who was also filming a time-lapse on a certain hill and gave me tea and a biscuit, thanks, it was so lovely to meet you
 
MSK Doc H.M. for advising me which muscles to strengthen and which to lengthen. With your advice, over the months prior I was able to correct my hip impingement and adductor tendonitis. I wouldn't have been able to even attempt this without your expert guidance (GP on the other hand just told me to 'stop hiking'.. helpful)
 
Most of all, thanks so much Wild Ones for coming along on this adventure with me. If it weren't for you guys watching, I wouldn't be able to take the time to do this mad stuff in the first place. You allow me to live my weird lil dreams. Thank you 💚
 
Ooh yes, and links to the cow articles I was looking at (these are just what came up when I searched the subject, there’s lots of info out there if you’re interested):
🐄https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-cows-named-uks-most-30956262
🐄https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/killer-cows-the-one-tonne-menace-bringing-fear-to-the-footpath-ppw6tg92k
🐄https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cows-officially-the-most-deadly-large-animals-in-britain-a6727266.html

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Thank you all

2 Nights Alone in the Wild - A Very Special Hiking, Camping & Waterfall Adventure

9/5/2024

 

​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..
Looking After the Wild Places
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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
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Talc
Toothpaste
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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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Lake Peninsula Stealth Camping

30/3/2024

 

Stealth Camping on a lake peninsula!

With my small tarp and a bivi bag, I wombled my way up to a beautiful mountain lake and made up a stealthy, low-profile lil nook to spend the night. My camp was totally hidden from view by bushy heather to my right and a rocky rise to my left, and I spent the evening watching Geese Friends going back and forth between adjacent lakes, beating each other up and bobbing around on the water. The stars sparkled above me and I fell asleep before midnight (unlike me) and woke early to a pink moon rising over rocky crags to the south. It was cold, around 5°C so I went back to sleep a while before enjoying a relaxed breakfast in the early spring sunshine
​
This was a gorgeous lil jaunt
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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 free gear to try since summer of 2021. 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
DD Magic Carpet XL as groundsheet https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
DD Tarp S as small tarp / waterproof blanket https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
 
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
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
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka Regular Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/44LEaVf
 
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
High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV
Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
 
Hiking Clothes:
High Waist Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko
Merino Mix Vest Decathlon
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Down Puffy Decathlon
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Lighter & matches
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
 
WATER
x2 1L Bottles
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
 
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
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
 
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels
 
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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
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
Waterproof Phone Case https://amzn.to/3K7956B
Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM
 
FILMING
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
Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
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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
Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL
 
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
 
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
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such beautiful music..
 
Lightdrops – Peter Sadberg
Not Blue – Kylie Dailey
Season of Love – Gamma Skies
The Odyssey Ahead – Dream Cave
Train Ride – Alex Kehm
 
All from Epidemic Sound, used with license
​

2 Nights Alone in the Wild - A Forest Adventure

1/3/2024

 

​My last trip of winter! It was the 1st of March and armed with a pretty grim forecast as usual, I expected this to be another godawful-weather-ordeal so I didn’t even plan any kind of route, thinking I would be hunkering down in the forest all weekend. But instead, I was granted cold starry nights, clear skies, silence, snowy mountain views and babbling brooks surrounded by evergreens. Having no planned route to follow, I instinctively wandered in whichever direction I felt most drawn to. I visited mines, paddled in biting water and peered into some giant freaky holes too. This was the perfect end to the long, wet winter of 2023/4

To read the trip journal and see my maps, click on 'read more' at the bottom of this blog post..
Looking After the Wild Places
Adventure Safety
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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 free gear to try since summer of 2021. 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.
 
TENT
Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint (Bad Weather Test & details about this tent here: https://youtu.be/mUi1IGskBig)
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
 
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM
Mat Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure)
 
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
DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1
Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l
Rab Downpour Eco Pants https://amzn.to/47laBvg
Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko
Merino Thermal Under-Trousers Decathlon
North Ridge Convect Women’s Merino Base Layer https://amzn.to/3MPqbrw
Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Merino Wool Vest Walnut https://amzn.to/44R0ZrH
Waterproof Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon
Foam Flip Flops
 
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 (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
 
COOKING
Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Gas https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
 
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 1L Bottles
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
Cup (10g) Decathlon
 
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
Cheapo Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
 
TICK PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Green https://amzn.to/3BDyels
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
 
ICE AXE, SNOW SPIKES
Petzl Ice Axe https://amzn.to/3qTmx3W
WardWolf Ice Spikes https://amzn.to/3HAF5wH
 
ELECTRONICS
Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
 
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Compass
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM
 
FILMING
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
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Ruck Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
LED Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL
 
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 (Free)
Headphones Audio-Technica https://amzn.to/3Hbtk1J
Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3TSgKfn
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
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..
 
New Life – Ardie Son
A Window to Your World – Earth Tone
Looking Back From Here – Laurel Violet
Home Journey – Sémø
Escape Velocity – Steven Beddall
Softhearted Identity – Lance Conrad
Hope and Heisenberg – Spearfisher ft. Cicely Parnas
A Forest Melody – Tellsonic
Boundless Repetition – Victor Lundberg
Eyries – Jakob Ahlbom
 
All from Artlist, Epidemic Sound and Bensound with license.
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A Freezing 3 Night Adventure

5/1/2024

 

The first day of my Rhinogydd Adventure. It was January, and I intended to start the year with a few days in the wild, and hopefully blow away some of those winter cobwebs. Feeling slightly jaded by the dark days, with my home on my back, I wandered through the evergreen goodness of the valley forest before heading up rocky paths, interspersed with old stone bridges. Already I could feel myself waking up, coming back to life

To continue reading this trip journal, click on 'read more' at the bottom of this blog post..
Looking After the Wild Places
Adventure Safety
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
 
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 free gear to try since summer of 2021. 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.
 
TENT
Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint (Bad Weather Test & details about this tent here
Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR
Lyocel towel for condensation https://amzn.to/45t7tO6
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
 
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
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
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure)
 
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
DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
High Ankle Boots Haix Nature One GTX https://amzn.to/47fnxmV
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1
Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l
Rab Downpour Eco Pants https://amzn.to/47laBvg
High Waist Leggings Heather Grey https://amzn.to/41Rplko
North Ridge Convect Women’s Merino Base Layer https://amzn.to/3MPqbrw
Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y
Step One Lady Boxers Green https://amzn.to/44VgrD2
Step One Lady Boxers Black https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Merino Wool Vest Walnut https://amzn.to/44R0ZrH
Peter Storm Neck Gaiter https://amzn.to/46iXwSz
Fleece Gloves Decathlon
Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX
 
Clothes for Camp:
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
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 (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
 
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Mini Tin for matches / seasonings etc https://amzn.to/41RpTGY
+ Match Striker Sticker Paper https://amzn.to/3UblInq
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
 
WATER
x2 1L Bottles
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
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
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
Blister plasters https://amzn.to/3qvrzHA
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
Med kit pouch https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
 
TICK PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
 
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer  https://amzn.to/3BDyels
 
ICE & SNOW
Petzl Ice Axe https://amzn.to/3qTmx3W
WardWolf Ice Spikes https://amzn.to/3HAF5wH
 
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6
 
PLB / NAV / 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
 
FILMING
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
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/3G3obrL
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
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 (Free)
Headphones Audio-Technica https://amzn.to/3Hbtk1J
Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3TSgKfn
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Personalised Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/414UsZ5
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
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..
 
Nostalgic Whispers – Andreas Kübler
Candlelight Theme – Trevor Kowalski
Soft Rode – O.K.
Metis – Oliver Michael
Vivace – Spearfisher
Eternal Life – Tristan Barton
Up the Hill Over the Mountain – Will Van De Crommert
As Pure as Driven Snow - Across The Great Valley
Oh the Sky – Helmet Schenker
Planting the Seeds – David Celeste
 
All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license
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