Halloween Wild Camping In The Woods! Plus New Drone
No ghosts of witches (apart from myself of course, muhahaha) but I found the most gorgeous little place, with a water source! And got try out my new Mavic Mini drone (love!) and DJI gimbal. This was also my first time using my new Leviathan 900 four season sleeping bag, they'll be a separate video review coming for this - keep an eye on my YouTube channel or the Gear Reviews page on this site.
Next camp I intend to try a hill camp - both previous attempts on a hill have been either a partial fail or a complete fail, so it's time to push out of my comfort zone and try again! Hopefully some colder temperatures coming soon too so I can really get the most about of my winter gear.
Next camp I intend to try a hill camp - both previous attempts on a hill have been either a partial fail or a complete fail, so it's time to push out of my comfort zone and try again! Hopefully some colder temperatures coming soon too so I can really get the most about of my winter gear.
TRIP GEAR LIST
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Rucksack
Decathlon Sherpa 65L (with built-in rain cover)
+ a bum bag for easy access to essentials
Tent
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Sleep System
Sleeping Mat : Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Max
Sleeping Bag : Leviathan OEX 900 4 Season Sleeping Bag
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
Cookware
Hiking Stove - ebay
Gas Canister - Colemans
Folding Gas Canister Stand - ebay
Cook Pot - Snow Peak Titanium
Wild Shield - I cut up a foil food tray
Titanium fork - Snow Peak
Mini wooden spoon
Matches + Spare Lighter
Scrub sponge for washing up
Electronics
Headtorch - Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 USB
Power Bank - Anker Power Core 20100 - 20000 mAh
Charger cables
Clip-on phone LED circular light
Filming
Smart phone with wide angle camera - Samsung A21s
DJI Osmo 3 Gimbal System
DJI Mavic Mini Drone
Selfie stick / tripod
Hydration
Water Filter - Sawyer Squeeze & spare squeeze pouch
Oasis water purification tablets
1L Water bottle
Toiletries / Hygiene
Loo roll
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Hair band
Talc in a tiny takeaway-sauce-pot
Aloe Vera Gel in a tiny pot
Moisturiser in a tiny pot
Lip balm
Mini travel toothpaste
Tiny hand mirror
Bamboo toothbrush - half the weight of a plastic one and much better for the environment!
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 - fleece lined leggings, vest, long sleeve top, alpaca socks
Warm waterproof jacket - Decathlon
Dry / extra clothes for overnight - thermal trousers, spare socks
Warm hat
Fingerless gloves
Fleece neck warmer - Decathlon
Med Kit
Pain relief & anti-inflammatories
Ibuprofen gel in a tiny pot
Plasters & blister plasters
(Decongestant - allergies)
For Emergencies
Phone (+power bank, see above)
Compass
Bank card / cash
Food & Drink
Food
Coffee & hot chocolate sachets
Whiskeyyyy! In a baby food pouch
For this trip I left home with no water and just my filter - don't do this unless you know for sure there's a water source!
Other
Bag for rubbish
Vango Dry Bags for sleeping bag, dry clothes and electronics
Ziplock bags - to keep other things dry, clean & organised
Microfibre cloth (for drying off tent a bit before packing away)
Small section of tarp for the tent vestibule
Rucksack
Decathlon Sherpa 65L (with built-in rain cover)
+ a bum bag for easy access to essentials
Tent
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Sleep System
Sleeping Mat : Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Max
Sleeping Bag : Leviathan OEX 900 4 Season Sleeping Bag
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
Cookware
Hiking Stove - ebay
Gas Canister - Colemans
Folding Gas Canister Stand - ebay
Cook Pot - Snow Peak Titanium
Wild Shield - I cut up a foil food tray
Titanium fork - Snow Peak
Mini wooden spoon
Matches + Spare Lighter
Scrub sponge for washing up
Electronics
Headtorch - Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 USB
Power Bank - Anker Power Core 20100 - 20000 mAh
Charger cables
Clip-on phone LED circular light
Filming
Smart phone with wide angle camera - Samsung A21s
DJI Osmo 3 Gimbal System
DJI Mavic Mini Drone
Selfie stick / tripod
Hydration
Water Filter - Sawyer Squeeze & spare squeeze pouch
Oasis water purification tablets
1L Water bottle
Toiletries / Hygiene
Loo roll
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Hair band
Talc in a tiny takeaway-sauce-pot
Aloe Vera Gel in a tiny pot
Moisturiser in a tiny pot
Lip balm
Mini travel toothpaste
Tiny hand mirror
Bamboo toothbrush - half the weight of a plastic one and much better for the environment!
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 - fleece lined leggings, vest, long sleeve top, alpaca socks
Warm waterproof jacket - Decathlon
Dry / extra clothes for overnight - thermal trousers, spare socks
Warm hat
Fingerless gloves
Fleece neck warmer - Decathlon
Med Kit
Pain relief & anti-inflammatories
Ibuprofen gel in a tiny pot
Plasters & blister plasters
(Decongestant - allergies)
For Emergencies
Phone (+power bank, see above)
Compass
Bank card / cash
Food & Drink
Food
Coffee & hot chocolate sachets
Whiskeyyyy! In a baby food pouch
For this trip I left home with no water and just my filter - don't do this unless you know for sure there's a water source!
Other
Bag for rubbish
Vango Dry Bags for sleeping bag, dry clothes and electronics
Ziplock bags - to keep other things dry, clean & organised
Microfibre cloth (for drying off tent a bit before packing away)
Small section of tarp for the tent vestibule
Testing out my Thermarest Neoair Xtherm! Autumn Wild Camping | The Chilterns, October 2020
The woods were looking beautiful and autumnal as I made up camp and tried out my Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Max! Temps dropped to 6°C and I stayed toasty warm! Have a look at the video for full thoughts, autumn scenery and general wild-campiness.
TRIP GEAR LIST
Rucksack
Decathlon Sherpa 65L (with built-in rain cover)
+ a bum bag for easy access to essentials
Tent
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Sleep System
Sleeping Mat : Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Max
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
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
Charger cables
Clip-on phone LED circular light
Headphones
Tent hanging light - ebay
Hydration
Water Filter - Sawyer Squeeze Mini
Water bottle
Toiletries / Hygiene
Loo roll
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Hair band
Talc in a tiny takeaway-sauce-pot
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 - fleece lined leggings, vest, long sleeve top, alpaca socks
Warm waterproof jacket - Decathlon
Dry / extra clothes for overnight - thermal trousers, spare socks
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
A fiver
Food & Drink
Lasagne, pot noodle, cake, porridge, crisps
Coffee sachets
Chocolate milk
Whiskeyyyy! In a baby food pouch
I left home with 1.5L water and a filter (see above) - (however I didn't use all the water and didn't need to use the filter)
Other
Food bag for rubbish
Vango Dry Bags for Sleeping Bag, dry clothes and electronics - first time using these, really liked them!
Ziplock bags - to keep other things dry, clean & organised
Face mask (in case of needing to go in a shop / use a taxi etc)
Small section of tarp for the tent vestibule
Decathlon Sherpa 65L (with built-in rain cover)
+ a bum bag for easy access to essentials
Tent
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Sleep System
Sleeping Mat : Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Max
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
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
Charger cables
Clip-on phone LED circular light
Headphones
Tent hanging light - ebay
Hydration
Water Filter - Sawyer Squeeze Mini
Water bottle
Toiletries / Hygiene
Loo roll
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Hair band
Talc in a tiny takeaway-sauce-pot
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 - fleece lined leggings, vest, long sleeve top, alpaca socks
Warm waterproof jacket - Decathlon
Dry / extra clothes for overnight - thermal trousers, spare socks
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
A fiver
Food & Drink
Lasagne, pot noodle, cake, porridge, crisps
Coffee sachets
Chocolate milk
Whiskeyyyy! In a baby food pouch
I left home with 1.5L water and a filter (see above) - (however I didn't use all the water and didn't need to use the filter)
Other
Food bag for rubbish
Vango Dry Bags for Sleeping Bag, dry clothes and electronics - first time using these, really liked them!
Ziplock bags - to keep other things dry, clean & organised
Face mask (in case of needing to go in a shop / use a taxi etc)
Small section of tarp for the tent vestibule
Wild Camping in Storm Alex! | The Chilterns, October 2020
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
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
Wild Camping (Fail!) at Ivinghoe Beacon | The Chilterns, March 2020
This was not a successful night! I carried way too much weight (I was trying a 2.5kg army artic sleeping bag - which actually didn't keep me warm at all, plus my professional camera gear), my new Thermarest Neoair Xtherm sleeping mat was constantly deflating which was not good in the frosty temperatures and effectively made it useless - I didn't make it to dawn on this one because the cold got me! Luckily I was parked only a mile away - always have an escape plan when trying out extra weight or new gear. And preferably test it out at home first if you can. This was my first time trying out my new tent, the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, which I LOVE!
Wild Camping Near Snowdon | July 2019, Snowdonia, North Wales
Hiking the Ridgeway Link + Wild Camp with BobDog | The Chilterns, March 2019
Wild Camping with BobDog | The Chilterns, March 2019
A rainy night in the woods
A Frosty Wild Camp with Bob The Burrito Dog | The Chilterns, February 2019
Just loving life in the woods, what a great night
Cowboy (Cowgirl?) Camping (Fail!) on Dunstable Downs | The Chilterns, June 2018
It was hot and for some reason I thought it was a good idea to try cowboy camping with no tent or tarp on Dunstable Downs. All was going great, I was loving gazing up at the sky from my sleeping bag, until the dew started to settle and the resulting moisture everywhere left me soggy, sliding around and basically sliding down the hill, haha. I had to head home around 2am, still, I had a great time and learned a few things (take a shelter)
My First Ever Wild Camp | The Chilterns, July 2017
My first go back in July 2017, near Dunstable Downs. I walked just a mile, and I remember thinking the weight of my pack was insane and not something I could manage for any kind of distance. However, when I got a better pack I could carry the same weight with no problem at all
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