My First Camping Trip of Spring!

​My first camping trip of Spring was so beautiful!
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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!

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 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 ‘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
 
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
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 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
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
 
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Titanium Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3QjHlip
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Thin Titanium Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3QoBQPe
Lighter & Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
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
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
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
 
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
 
NAV / 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
 
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
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
 
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..
 
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
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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
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