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DAY 1 I arrived in Eryri prepared for interesting weather, but not knowing that the bad weather system due to come in had actually been named – Storm Bert was approaching. It was a cold and snowy November afternoon as I hauled myself with my heavy winter rucksack up to an open shelf in the mountains, up at around 400m elevation and perched above a Welsh mining town The scene was beautiful; everything sparkly white and snow-covered, the sun shining in a still, blue sky, and the Moelwyns sitting pretty in the distance on the other side of the valley. But my gut told me that this was not a place to stay. This peace and prettiness was deceptive; it was the calm before the storm. A text pinged through from Ash, letting me know that the oncoming storm had been given a name, and to be careful I pondered that when the weather came in up here, surrounded by all this snow and ice, I might find myself in blizzard conditions. The snow hid the ground below it, leaving me unable to tell what I was walking on, or what I would be pitching on. There were small, partially frozen lakes dotted around, and ruined mining buildings. I decided to head back down the mountain. Overnight, the temperature was due to rise. The snow would melt. I’d spend tonight in my car, and head out the next day I drove round to one of my favourite laybys on a quiet, single-track road, made my tea and settled down in my cosy car bed click on 'read more' below to continue the story.. 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 Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint (Bad Weather Test & details about this tent here: https://youtu.be/mUi1IGskBig) + extra pole set Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR Delta Ground Anchors TREKKING POLE Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj 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 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 WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal) LifeStraw 650m 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 Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1 Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l High Waist Leggings Heather Grey https://amzn.to/41Rplko Gloves Sealskinsz https://amzn.to/3w75hew Down Puffy, Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon Grey Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 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 Lighter XBand https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 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 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 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 Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6 GPS / EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f 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 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 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 Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL Suptig Lge LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3EPqTQC 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.. Velvet Sky – Ariel Shalom Balance – Bedroom Aphrodite – Jimit Space Water – Kooma I Want the Wind to Carry Me – Narrow Skies Remotely – Okaya Together with You – Salt of the Sound Lullaby before Christmas – Franz Gordon All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license I was so excited to head out in what I assumed was just going to be a standard rainy night, and make a cosy nook under my giant umbrella. This is a 2.2m wide fishing umbrella, but I thought it might make a perfect camping shelter Initial findings were that the plastic D-loop attachment points on the brolly were rubbish, and one of them fell off as soon as I tried the umbrella at home. So, I set about making new attachment points, with metal D-loops and webbing, and sewing them on securely. I replaced the two at the back of the brolly, and the 2 on the flappy side panel bits. And I added x4 new ones across the front of the brolly, in case it needed to be anchored from the front too Now this of course isn’t something you would want to use on a windy night – I’d assume that it would just get smashed to bits, but I figured it would be ok on a fairly still night in sheltered woods. I took a small tarp with me, just in case I needed it I loved setting up my sleep system under the brolly, it felt like being in a cave – nice and sheltered but with gorgeous views out too. However, as the rain started again at night and passing thunderstorms rumbled about, it soon started to leak. Water was coming through all the seams. I chucked my lil tarp over the brolly, which did the trick, but did kind of defeat the object of using the brolly Regardless, I loved this setup. It was one of my favourites. It was heavy to carry in (the brolly alone weighing about 2.6kg, and that’s without the groundsheet and spare tarp that I needed to carry in too. So not overly practical, and I possibly looked a bit of a lunatic walking in with it haha, but there was something about it that I really loved. It was cosy and fun, and it gave me playing-dens-vibes I absolutely loved my first experience of sleeping wild during a thunderstorm. I was camped at low elevation, and the storms were always a few miles away, which is still never entirely safe but considerably safer than being directly under one. I got to relax under my massive brolly and watch the sky light up, and wait for the rumbles while the rain poured. It was just perfection and I feel very lucky to have experienced it 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 *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 Fishing Umbrella https://amzn.to/3EBClQh + DIY attachment point mods.. Webbing https://amzn.to/461QGRG 1 Inch Metal D Rings https://amzn.to/46oC9jl DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Teivul Inflatable Pillow https://amzn.to/3RhMkBN 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 Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 BOOK Joe Simpson – Storms of Silence https://amzn.to/46zbgZW 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 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.5L https://amzn.to/2S0xCmp Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz 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 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 Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh Microfibre Towel MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing & Small Bandage Alcohol Wipes 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 Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft Waterproofs Decathlon (+ Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1) Synthetic Quick-Dry Vest Mountain Warehouse https://amzn.to/3OvmBEo Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y Hiking Shorts https://amzn.to/46p0Tso Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Foam Flip Flops ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen) Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6 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 Wireless Mic https://amzn.to/44rs9Vt Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n 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 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL 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 Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj Music in this video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such gorgeous music.. Matt Large - EZ Target Louna – Change Will Come DaniHaDani – Everlasting Flower DoDa – Ian Post Letra – Circle of Life Bird of Figment – The Wild (all from Epidemic Sound and Artlist with license) Due to an unexpected thunderstorm, I had to abandon my original pitch up high and make my way down into the forest. Here I found a perfect lil pitch among the ferns and next to a river, and had a bit of a battle with the wind and rain getting my tent up – my Lanshan 2 – but got there in the end The intention of this video was to give the Lanshan 2 a good test in some bad weather – which is why I originally chose a high, exposed pitch. But, down low of course, I was much more sheltered from the weather and so didn’t get to give the tent the butt-kicking that I’d hoped for. The tent held up just fine to some rain and moderate wind on this camp, but the weather passed over in the night giving rise to a beautiful morning.. I have since taken this tent out for 2 nights in constant, more extreme weather in exposed pitches and it didn’t fare so well! This was a really beautiful camp in the beautiful autumn colours 🍂 and I loved being out in some adverse weather conditions – except maybe finding myself up high in a thunderstorm which made me very nervous indeed haha! 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 Lanshan 2 3FUL + Footprint Lightweight Spare Tent Pegs (Yellow) https://amzn.to/3p4ji6N Lightweight Spare Tent Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact 158g https://amzn.to/3ETBs6T SLEEP SYSTEM Winter Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 900 https://amzn.to/3aHRKiv 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 Hunka Regular 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 - Outdoor Gear Essentials 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 Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3jmOgGU Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3rvsnHz Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish WATER & HYDRATION Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter https://amzn.to/3ruSdeF 1L Filter Bag https://amzn.to/3NkJsPF Oasis Purification Tablets https://amzn.to/3cSkszU 2L Water Bladder https://amzn.to/3PSn9SP Folding Trail Running Cup (10g) Decathlon 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 Latex Glove https://amzn.to/2YSBHJ9 MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters & blister plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing & Small Bandage Alcohol Wipes TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (Permethrin insecticide treatment for my clothes, rucksack & boots) https://amzn.to/38XozuB Smidge (for direct use on skin) https://amzn.to/385sXHI Lifesystems Expedition Tick Repellent (for direct use on skin – travel size) https://amzn.to/3809TKN Jungle Formula 50% Deet https://amzn.to/3rFGWL7 Rose Geranium Oil https://amzn.to/3jY4YwJ Lemon Eucalyptus Oil https://amzn.to/3rzROdq Insect Repellent Wipes https://amzn.to/3JXHDG6 Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0 Waterproofs: OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja OMM Women’s Halo Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc Waterproof Grip Gloves – Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX Down Booties – Naturehike https://amzn.to/3eI4JqE Down Puffy - 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 Charger Cables Microfibre Cloth for drying hands & electronics in wet weather https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf HEAT Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp Hot Hands (bulk order x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg NAVIGATION Map & Compass Garmin InReach Mini https://amzn.to/3EXYqpZ FILMING Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Sony Wireless Mic https://amzn.to/3w4x0vG Sony Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC 128 GB Sandisk Extreme SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 GoPro Hero 8 https://amzn.to/3hjvtec GoPro Hero 8 Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3nr2ys1 GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB GoPro 10 Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf GoPro Chest Mount https://amzn.to/2TlfxQI GoPro Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Telesin GoPro Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M Sandisk Extreme 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 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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