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This was so much fun! An 18 mile hike on the Ridgeway Link Trail from Dunstable Downs to Ivinghoe Beacon and back again, with an overnight stop off in the woods for a wild camp. Storm Alex kindly stopped raining for me to pitch my tent, which was an unexpected bonus! Gear List
Rucksack Decathlon Sherpa 65L + rain cover + a bum bag for easy access to essentials Tent Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 Sleep System (only suitable spring to autumn!) Sleeping Mat : Decathlon Florclaz Trek 700 Sleeping Bag : Mountain Warehouse Summit 250 Thin foil / foam Mat - ebay (I would say that one of these is necessary in this tent, as the bathtub floor is very thin, to prevent your mattress potentially getting damaged from the ground) Cheapy Inflatable Pillow - Ebay (it deflated but I do have another one that doesn't) Cookware Hiking Stove - ebay Gas Canister - Colemans Folding Gas Canister Stand - ebay Cook Pot - Snow Peak Titanium Trek 900 Wild Shield - I cut up a foil food tray Titanium fork - Snow Peak Mini wooden spoon Matches + Spare Lighter Electronics Headtorch - Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 USB Power Bank - Anker Power Core Tent hanging light - ebay Hydration Water Filter - Sawyer Squeeze Mini 2L Water Bladder - Decathlon Waterproofs Decathlon Toiletries / Hygiene Loo roll Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Talc in a tiny takeaway-sauce-pot (this is especially good for your feet at night if you've been in wet boots all day!) Aloe Vera Gel in a tiny pot Moisturiser in a tiny pot Ibuprofen gel in a tiny pot Lip balm Mini travel toothpaste Tiny hand mirror Toothbrush with most of the handle chopped off Latex Gloves - In the absence of being able to wash my hands properly with soap & water, I use these if I need to carry out any female-specific hygiene Clothing Hiking clothes - nothing special Hiking socks - Decathlon Warm waterproof jacket - Decathlon Dry Clothes for overnight - again nothing special Thermals for overnight - Decathlon Warm hat Fingerless gloves Fleece neck warmer - Decathlon Eye mask (helps me sleep in strange places) Med Kit Paracetamol Ibuprofen Plasters Blister Plasters For Emergencies Phone (+power bank, see above) Compass Bank card Food & Drink Pasta, noodles, choc bars, porridge, crisps Coffee & hot chocolate sachets Whiskeyyyy! In a baby food pouch Powered Milk I left home with 2L water and a filter (see above) Other Bag for rubbish Bin bags as waterproofing for dry clothes and sleeping bag - I've actually ordered some proper dry bags now, but bin bags do just fine, they just rip easily Ziplock Bags - to keep electronics etc dry and keep things organised Face mask (in case of needing to go in a shop / use a taxi etc) Small section of tarp for the tent vestibule
5 Comments
Larry Littrell
11/3/2020 12:03:26 pm
Great video! I am brand new to hiking and camping at the young age of 55 :) I found you on youtibe and subscribed!
Claire | WildBeare
11/3/2020 12:43:31 pm
Hi Larry! Aw great, spring chicken age that! I hope you fall in love with it and it brings all sorts of good things to your life :D
Trouble&Chester adventures
11/5/2020 11:10:47 pm
What kind of tent was you using ?
Claire | WildBeare
11/6/2020 08:19:43 am
Hiya it's a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Mark Lewis
5/28/2021 03:51:10 pm
Bin bags - use rubble sacks instead, more robust than the bin bags. Leave a Reply. |
WildBeare[Claire] Mother, Nature Lover, Hiker, Photographer & General Outdoorsy Person 
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