Gear List - Fully Enclosed Tarp Camping
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.
SHELTER
DD 3.5x3.5m Multi-cam Tarp https://amzn.to/38hvHSf
Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
DD Superlight Guy Line 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
Bungee Cord https://amzn.to/440ysiM
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
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
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
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Bushbox XL Titanium https://amzn.to/3hx2isq
Bushbox XL Grill Plate https://amzn.to/3HCVdRG
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Twizlers Natural Fire Lighters https://amzn.to/3roJ8Ea
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Mason Bushcraft Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Wood Plate https://amzn.to/3ORePl4
Small Tongs https://amzn.to/2MYeZwB
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
Bag for rubbish
WATER
x2 1L Bottles
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
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
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
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Down Puffy Decathlon
Rab Quest Fleece
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
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 3.5x3.5m Multi-cam Tarp https://amzn.to/38hvHSf
Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
DD Superlight Guy Line 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
Bungee Cord https://amzn.to/440ysiM
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
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
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
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Bushbox XL Titanium https://amzn.to/3hx2isq
Bushbox XL Grill Plate https://amzn.to/3HCVdRG
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Twizlers Natural Fire Lighters https://amzn.to/3roJ8Ea
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Mason Bushcraft Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Wood Plate https://amzn.to/3ORePl4
Small Tongs https://amzn.to/2MYeZwB
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
Bag for rubbish
WATER
x2 1L Bottles
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
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
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
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Down Puffy Decathlon
Rab Quest Fleece
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
My Thoughts
A Fully Enclosed Tarp Set-Up! One of the coolest configurations that I’ve tried so far - so simple, yet practical and versatile too
I used my 3.5x3.5m multicam tarp for this, and attached it to a tree, although you could also use a ridgeline. Arranged in this fashion, using a few pegs and cordage, this fully-enclosed set-up provides 3 walls, a full-coverage floor, a door and complete rain protection. I was also able to temporarily open up one side so that I could do some sheltered fire-cooking in the rain (sirloin steak on my firebox – so good!)
The headroom is insane in this, loads of space inside too, I think it’s just amazing – a new fav of mine. Not a drop of water came in, despite it raining most of the night. I have no idea how this would hold up in wind, though, as it was nice and still in the woods
I used my 3.5x3.5m multicam tarp for this, and attached it to a tree, although you could also use a ridgeline. Arranged in this fashion, using a few pegs and cordage, this fully-enclosed set-up provides 3 walls, a full-coverage floor, a door and complete rain protection. I was also able to temporarily open up one side so that I could do some sheltered fire-cooking in the rain (sirloin steak on my firebox – so good!)
The headroom is insane in this, loads of space inside too, I think it’s just amazing – a new fav of mine. Not a drop of water came in, despite it raining most of the night. I have no idea how this would hold up in wind, though, as it was nice and still in the woods
Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music!
Amos Ever Hadani – Convolution
Gvidon – Paradise Beach
Ikoliks – Daydream
Muted – Under a Blanket
All from Artlist with license
Amos Ever Hadani – Convolution
Gvidon – Paradise Beach
Ikoliks – Daydream
Muted – Under a Blanket
All from Artlist with license
Quick How-To Video
GEAR LIST - Rainy Tarp Camp Bail
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.
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
DD Magic Carpet XL as groundsheet https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
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
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
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
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 & HYDRATION
1L Bottle
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
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
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 Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja + Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
Merino Mix Vest Decathlon
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Down Puffy Decathlon
Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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
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
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
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 Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
DD Magic Carpet XL as groundsheet https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
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
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
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
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 & HYDRATION
1L Bottle
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
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
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 Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja + Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
Merino Mix Vest Decathlon
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Down Puffy Decathlon
Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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
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
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
My Thoughts
I set up my superlight tarp in the forest - a plow point from a tree, nestled among moss-covered rocks. I loved this lil set-up so much.. it felt so cosy as the rain came down and I settled in my sleeping bag and had my tea. But just as it had gotten dark, I suddenly saw lights moving through the forest. I turned my own lights off and waited for them to pass, but they stayed. The lights moved around in one general area, occasionally flashing in my direction, the light passing over my camp as I would sit frozen still hoping to not be seen
I waited around for an hour and felt more and more on edge, just sitting in the dark. I would never have been able to sleep now, so I decided to leave. I managed to pack up my entire camp in the pitch black by touch alone, only using dim light when I was ready to leave, to check I hadn’t left anything behind. It was kinda cool to find that I know my gear so well that I can pack away blindly
A fire was now blazing through the trees along with the lights
On my womble down through the forest, it was hard to make out the rough paths in the dark and there were more lights, in different places. I’d not travelled far from my car due to my poorly ankle, so I guess I was more likely to run into others. I kinda take it for granted that I’m alone out there, and it made me nervous to find out that I wasn’t
Back at the car, I drove to a quiet layby nearby, made a hot drink and arranged my car bed. The heavenly display above Landy was breathtaking – one of the most beautiful night skies that I’ve ever seen. I slept soundly for 8 hours and woke to the sun peeping through the autumn foliage before driving home, well rested and, in retrospect, loving my little misadventure
Sometimes it doesn’t go to plan, but that’s ok. I may have disliked realising that I wasn’t alone.. and the fearful avenues that my mind goes down when it conjures up the possible dark consequences of running into possibly dark humans alone at night. But as always, once I wake, alive and well I am full of gratitude for it all – I loved so many things about this lil trip
I waited around for an hour and felt more and more on edge, just sitting in the dark. I would never have been able to sleep now, so I decided to leave. I managed to pack up my entire camp in the pitch black by touch alone, only using dim light when I was ready to leave, to check I hadn’t left anything behind. It was kinda cool to find that I know my gear so well that I can pack away blindly
A fire was now blazing through the trees along with the lights
On my womble down through the forest, it was hard to make out the rough paths in the dark and there were more lights, in different places. I’d not travelled far from my car due to my poorly ankle, so I guess I was more likely to run into others. I kinda take it for granted that I’m alone out there, and it made me nervous to find out that I wasn’t
Back at the car, I drove to a quiet layby nearby, made a hot drink and arranged my car bed. The heavenly display above Landy was breathtaking – one of the most beautiful night skies that I’ve ever seen. I slept soundly for 8 hours and woke to the sun peeping through the autumn foliage before driving home, well rested and, in retrospect, loving my little misadventure
Sometimes it doesn’t go to plan, but that’s ok. I may have disliked realising that I wasn’t alone.. and the fearful avenues that my mind goes down when it conjures up the possible dark consequences of running into possibly dark humans alone at night. But as always, once I wake, alive and well I am full of gratitude for it all – I loved so many things about this lil trip
Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music..
Amos Ever Hadani – Waltz Sentimental
DaniHaDani – Change (instrumental)
DaniHaDani – Wandering Heart
David Morton – An Awakening
Julian Cassia – Expansive, Expansive (instrumental)
TwinsMusic - Autoreverse
All from Artlist & Bensound with license
Amos Ever Hadani – Waltz Sentimental
DaniHaDani – Change (instrumental)
DaniHaDani – Wandering Heart
David Morton – An Awakening
Julian Cassia – Expansive, Expansive (instrumental)
TwinsMusic - Autoreverse
All from Artlist & Bensound with license
Snugpak Ionosphere Camping - 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 find 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
Snugpak Ionosphere 1 Person Shelter https://amzn.to/3S5JBvB
Extra Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
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
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
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
1L Bottle
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
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
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
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Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF
Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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
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 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
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
MY HAPPY HELPER
(Frank) https://amzn.to/3s4b5Hi
You can also find 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
Snugpak Ionosphere 1 Person Shelter https://amzn.to/3S5JBvB
Extra Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
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
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
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
1L Bottle
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
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
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
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Iron Laces https://amzn.to/3Pwirwm
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Rab Women’s Capacitor Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRpJ2Y
Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF
Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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
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 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
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
MY HAPPY HELPER
(Frank) https://amzn.to/3s4b5Hi
My THoughts
Ahh, a night in the wind and rain in a Dinky Lil Tent
This is the Snugpak Ionosphere, and I thought it would be fun to try it out in a nice exposed spot and see what it’s made of. First you notice that it pitches inner first, which wasn’t an issue for this camp as it wasn’t raining when I pitched the tent. But pitching an inner first tent in rain is always a bit dodgy as the inner can fill up with water
The tent was easy to set up and I soon had all my gear inside, and my happy helper Frank to assist. Snugpak call this a one-person shelter, which will take 2 in an emergency. As you can see, it takes 2 people, but it’s a bit romantic. You’ll never get 2 mats in it, but it could provide shelter for 2 in a life-threatening situation
I found camping with this tent a bit annoying. There’s no vestibule of course, so no shelter for cooking, or to store your rucksack or boots (which I kept between the inner and the fly). You can’t sit up in it unless you sit in the doorway with the door open, which obviously isn’t an option in rain. And when you are confined inside because of rain, it’s cramped as hell. My usually neatly arranged possessions were all over the place and I ended up with a sore neck from all the contorting in the tiny space.
But, to sleep in, it was just fine. It makes a great stealth shelter being only 75cm high, and for once, there were no leaky seams. Not even any condensation due to the wind. I measured gusts of up to 37km/hr but had no concerns in this lil bad boy, as it’s so low profile with a small surface area, this kinda wind was no issue for it at all. It kept me safe and dry, and I found it to be very good at being what it is ~ a very tiny tent. If you like that kinda thing.
The stars shone between rain showers and I woke to the most beautiful sunny morning in the mountains, a real treat after the cramped rainy night
This is the Snugpak Ionosphere, and I thought it would be fun to try it out in a nice exposed spot and see what it’s made of. First you notice that it pitches inner first, which wasn’t an issue for this camp as it wasn’t raining when I pitched the tent. But pitching an inner first tent in rain is always a bit dodgy as the inner can fill up with water
The tent was easy to set up and I soon had all my gear inside, and my happy helper Frank to assist. Snugpak call this a one-person shelter, which will take 2 in an emergency. As you can see, it takes 2 people, but it’s a bit romantic. You’ll never get 2 mats in it, but it could provide shelter for 2 in a life-threatening situation
I found camping with this tent a bit annoying. There’s no vestibule of course, so no shelter for cooking, or to store your rucksack or boots (which I kept between the inner and the fly). You can’t sit up in it unless you sit in the doorway with the door open, which obviously isn’t an option in rain. And when you are confined inside because of rain, it’s cramped as hell. My usually neatly arranged possessions were all over the place and I ended up with a sore neck from all the contorting in the tiny space.
But, to sleep in, it was just fine. It makes a great stealth shelter being only 75cm high, and for once, there were no leaky seams. Not even any condensation due to the wind. I measured gusts of up to 37km/hr but had no concerns in this lil bad boy, as it’s so low profile with a small surface area, this kinda wind was no issue for it at all. It kept me safe and dry, and I found it to be very good at being what it is ~ a very tiny tent. If you like that kinda thing.
The stars shone between rain showers and I woke to the most beautiful sunny morning in the mountains, a real treat after the cramped rainy night
Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists!
Nick Petrov – Indigo
Of Water - Firebird
FLYIN - Future is Now
Moorland Songs - The White Birch
Lama House – Wild Lake
All from Epidemic Sound & Bensound with license
Nick Petrov – Indigo
Of Water - Firebird
FLYIN - Future is Now
Moorland Songs - The White Birch
Lama House – Wild Lake
All from Epidemic Sound & Bensound with license
Giant Umbrella Thunderstrorm Camping - 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.
You can also see lots of my gear in My Amazon Gear Shop :)
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 (on the ground) https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord 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
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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
*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.
You can also see lots of my gear in My Amazon Gear Shop :)
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 (on the ground) https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord 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
My Thoughts
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
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
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
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
Gear List - Ghillie Suit Stealth Camping
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.
SHELTER / TENT
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
CAMO & BUSH MONSTER ATTIRE
Camo Netting CP 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
Ghillie Suit https://amzn.to/3rrUb5d
SLEEP SYSTEM
Snugpak Jungle Blanket https://amzn.to/3wIqdYh
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow (in a pillow case)
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
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 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
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
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
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
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
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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
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
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
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 / TENT
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
CAMO & BUSH MONSTER ATTIRE
Camo Netting CP 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
Ghillie Suit https://amzn.to/3rrUb5d
SLEEP SYSTEM
Snugpak Jungle Blanket https://amzn.to/3wIqdYh
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow (in a pillow case)
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
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 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
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
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
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
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
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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
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
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts
Ahh, the Ghillie Suit! What a wonderful way to blend in with the foliage for a stealth camp!
For this one I made my lil bed/shelter as low profile as possible. I used my foam mat, with a blanket and pillow, under a layer of camo netting. The resulting nook was completely flat and indistinguishable from the surrounding area, and I looked like a bush, so that was pretty neat.
I did bring a tarp in case of rain, but it was a lovely night and the tarp wasn’t needed. However, I was a bit chilly overnight. It must have dropped below 10degC (pretty cool for August) and the foam mat and blanket wasn’t quite warm enough, despite the floof provided by the ghillie suit.
The ghillie suit was real fun to try, although it was hot to wear during the day, and cumbersome to move around in. It also collected every piece of woodland/twig/leaf that it encountered, leaving me looking like a matted green sheep. Somehow I also developed a weird tail type thing.. not sure why or how that happened, but I ended up cutting it off
I got to test it out in the morning, when I lay on the ground in full view and someone walked along the path a few metres away without even noticing I was there hehe. Although, I felt the colour of this suit would be better suited to evergreen forest than deciduous woods – I might need to try with a lighter green to match the ferns.
For this one I made my lil bed/shelter as low profile as possible. I used my foam mat, with a blanket and pillow, under a layer of camo netting. The resulting nook was completely flat and indistinguishable from the surrounding area, and I looked like a bush, so that was pretty neat.
I did bring a tarp in case of rain, but it was a lovely night and the tarp wasn’t needed. However, I was a bit chilly overnight. It must have dropped below 10degC (pretty cool for August) and the foam mat and blanket wasn’t quite warm enough, despite the floof provided by the ghillie suit.
The ghillie suit was real fun to try, although it was hot to wear during the day, and cumbersome to move around in. It also collected every piece of woodland/twig/leaf that it encountered, leaving me looking like a matted green sheep. Somehow I also developed a weird tail type thing.. not sure why or how that happened, but I ended up cutting it off
I got to test it out in the morning, when I lay on the ground in full view and someone walked along the path a few metres away without even noticing I was there hehe. Although, I felt the colour of this suit would be better suited to evergreen forest than deciduous woods – I might need to try with a lighter green to match the ferns.
Music in thIS Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such awesome music..
D Fine Us – Howling at the Moon
Maya Belsitzman - Wandering Caterpillar – Scene 1
Garden Friend – Hide & Seek
Henyao – I Am Monster
Yehezkel Raz – Ballerina
Novembers – Just Ripe
All from Epidemic Sound & Artlist with license
D Fine Us – Howling at the Moon
Maya Belsitzman - Wandering Caterpillar – Scene 1
Garden Friend – Hide & Seek
Henyao – I Am Monster
Yehezkel Raz – Ballerina
Novembers – Just Ripe
All from Epidemic Sound & Artlist with license
Gear List - Camping Under my Poncho
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 find 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
Bach Superlight Poncho Tarp
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
Bungee Cord https://amzn.to/440ysiM
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Summer Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka 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
COOKING
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
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 Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
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
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 https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find 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
Bach Superlight Poncho Tarp
Pegs https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
Bungee Cord https://amzn.to/440ysiM
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Summer Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka 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
COOKING
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
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 Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
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
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 https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts
I finally got to try out camping under my Poncho tarp in the rain!
This was during 'Storm Antoni', which to be fair amounted to some drizzle and a light breeze. I somehow managed to survive, but getting the poncho erected without getting wet did prove challenging nonetheless
I decided to go for a lean-to using my trekking poles, so that I could adjust the height as needed. I was able to get the back corners pegged in while under poncho, but when it came to pegging in the guy lines running off the trekking poles, there was no option other than to get out and a bit soggy
So I'm not sure that a poncho is overly practical as I can't work out a way to get it up without getting wet.. I feel taking additional waterproofs kinda defeats the object
I also ended up with a leaky doo-dah (that's the hood bit) so that'll need seem sealing. I feel like hardly anything is water proof these days
Anyhow, this was a lovely lil night in the woods :)
This was during 'Storm Antoni', which to be fair amounted to some drizzle and a light breeze. I somehow managed to survive, but getting the poncho erected without getting wet did prove challenging nonetheless
I decided to go for a lean-to using my trekking poles, so that I could adjust the height as needed. I was able to get the back corners pegged in while under poncho, but when it came to pegging in the guy lines running off the trekking poles, there was no option other than to get out and a bit soggy
So I'm not sure that a poncho is overly practical as I can't work out a way to get it up without getting wet.. I feel taking additional waterproofs kinda defeats the object
I also ended up with a leaky doo-dah (that's the hood bit) so that'll need seem sealing. I feel like hardly anything is water proof these days
Anyhow, this was a lovely lil night in the woods :)
Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music..
Andy Bird – Part of Me
Indiebox – Icarus Dream
Dan Phillipson - This Is Your Time
All from Bensound with license
Andy Bird – Part of Me
Indiebox – Icarus Dream
Dan Phillipson - This Is Your Time
All from Bensound with license
Stealth Camping! 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 find 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 Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
Carabiners https://amzn.to/3uuUBWB
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
CAMO
Camo Netting CP 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
Clips https://amzn.to/3MZ4ynK
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Alpkit Hunka Bivi Bag
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 https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
DCF Dry Bags https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
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 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
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 Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Hiking Shorts https://amzn.to/3JvSw4v
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
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
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
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo 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
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find 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 Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
Carabiners https://amzn.to/3uuUBWB
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
CAMO
Camo Netting CP 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
Clips https://amzn.to/3MZ4ynK
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Alpkit Hunka Bivi Bag
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 https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
DCF Dry Bags https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
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 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
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 Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Hiking Shorts https://amzn.to/3JvSw4v
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
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
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
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo 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
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts
This may be my stealthiest camp so far! Would you notice it?
I found a lil ditch and fixed a lightweight tarp over a low ridgeline, before blending it into the ground using camo netting, leaves and twigs. If I didn’t make it myself, I would never have noticed it was there!
This set-up was too low to sit up in, but I was able to slide right underneath it, so it would have given me complete coverage in the rain, if I had needed it
I had a lovely night in the woods and went undetected, except for a passing dog, who didn’t see me at first, but when I moved he was startled to see a lunatic hiding in a ditch so he got a bit barky. I guess, you can be as stealth as you like but there's no escaping the doggo's!
I used my foam mat for this one, which was a little chilly at night what with it dropping to 10 °C.. I think I prefer to use the foam mat in 14°C+
I found a lil ditch and fixed a lightweight tarp over a low ridgeline, before blending it into the ground using camo netting, leaves and twigs. If I didn’t make it myself, I would never have noticed it was there!
This set-up was too low to sit up in, but I was able to slide right underneath it, so it would have given me complete coverage in the rain, if I had needed it
I had a lovely night in the woods and went undetected, except for a passing dog, who didn’t see me at first, but when I moved he was startled to see a lunatic hiding in a ditch so he got a bit barky. I guess, you can be as stealth as you like but there's no escaping the doggo's!
I used my foam mat for this one, which was a little chilly at night what with it dropping to 10 °C.. I think I prefer to use the foam mat in 14°C+
Music in this video
Thank you to these amazing artists..
Evert Zeevalkink: Wild Wild Town & Window to the World
Moody Finn - Stylish Car
Ester - Plain
Ten Towers - Hide With Me
(all from Bensound & Epidemic Sound with license)
Evert Zeevalkink: Wild Wild Town & Window to the World
Moody Finn - Stylish Car
Ester - Plain
Ten Towers - Hide With Me
(all from Bensound & Epidemic Sound with license)
Merch - Wild stuff for your Wild Self
Superlight Camping - 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 find 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
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
DCF Small Tarp / Ground Sheet https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
Titanium Pin Pegs for DFC Tarp Tera Nova https://amzn.to/3NtxOU2
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact black – I left it collapsed when wet and it got stuck from water damage, had to replace https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Superlight Sleeping Bag Sea to Summit Sparkii https://amzn.to/3oKqgUa
Thermarest Neoair Uberlight Sleeping Mat – would not trust this one at all, returned for refund
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag - protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure
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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
DCF Zip Pouches https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
DCF Dry Bags https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
DCF Food Cell https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
Silicone bottle (oil) LifeVenture Travel Bottles
Bag for rubbish
LANTERN
Fire Maple Firefly Gas Canister Lantern https://amzn.to/3Btutyy
WATER
x2 1L Bottles
2.2L Big Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3PKP2yN
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Lifesystems Expedition Tick Repellent Mini 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
Citronella Tealight Candles https://amzn.to/3v7gnkl
Citronella Incense Cones https://amzn.to/37x75F5
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Shorts https://amzn.to/46p0Tso
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
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
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
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find 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
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
DCF Small Tarp / Ground Sheet https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
Titanium Pin Pegs for DFC Tarp Tera Nova https://amzn.to/3NtxOU2
TREKKING POLE
Fizan Compact black – I left it collapsed when wet and it got stuck from water damage, had to replace https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Superlight Sleeping Bag Sea to Summit Sparkii https://amzn.to/3oKqgUa
Thermarest Neoair Uberlight Sleeping Mat – would not trust this one at all, returned for refund
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag - protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure
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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
DCF Zip Pouches https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
DCF Dry Bags https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
DCF Food Cell https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
Silicone bottle (oil) LifeVenture Travel Bottles
Bag for rubbish
LANTERN
Fire Maple Firefly Gas Canister Lantern https://amzn.to/3Btutyy
WATER
x2 1L Bottles
2.2L Big Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3PKP2yN
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Lifesystems Expedition Tick Repellent Mini 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
Citronella Tealight Candles https://amzn.to/3v7gnkl
Citronella Incense Cones https://amzn.to/37x75F5
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Shorts https://amzn.to/46p0Tso
Down Puffy Decathlon
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
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
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
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
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts
A lil camp using superlight gear; tent, sleeping bag and mat all coming in at under 1.5kg! Which is the lightest I've ever tried, but, the mat broke as soon as I lay on it
Here's what I used and a brief summary of my thoughts on these 3 items:
🏕 TENT Lanshan Pro 1 690g
Great in good weather. My pole was stuck in the collapsed position so I had to use a stick instead, but this actually worked just fine. Not sure what I would do in this situation in the mountains with no sticks around. Not so good in wet weather. Seam sealing can be tricky, sags a lot when wet, unforgiving of a bad pitch and human error
🏕 BAG Sea To Summit Spark II 490g
Love it so far! Kept me lovely and warm in 12/13°C. Think this might be perfect for my warm weather multi-night trips. Soo tiny and compact when compressed
🏕 MAT Thermarest Neoair Uberlight 250g
Broke internally at the head end as soon as I put weight on it. Wouldn't trust it at all out in the wild, or anywhere actually. In my opinion, not worth the 120g weight saving on the Xlite - I sent it back for a refund
Here's what I used and a brief summary of my thoughts on these 3 items:
🏕 TENT Lanshan Pro 1 690g
Great in good weather. My pole was stuck in the collapsed position so I had to use a stick instead, but this actually worked just fine. Not sure what I would do in this situation in the mountains with no sticks around. Not so good in wet weather. Seam sealing can be tricky, sags a lot when wet, unforgiving of a bad pitch and human error
🏕 BAG Sea To Summit Spark II 490g
Love it so far! Kept me lovely and warm in 12/13°C. Think this might be perfect for my warm weather multi-night trips. Soo tiny and compact when compressed
🏕 MAT Thermarest Neoair Uberlight 250g
Broke internally at the head end as soon as I put weight on it. Wouldn't trust it at all out in the wild, or anywhere actually. In my opinion, not worth the 120g weight saving on the Xlite - I sent it back for a refund
Music in thIS Video
Thank you to these awesome artists..
On The Roads – Evert Zeevalkink
Evening Nostalgy – Nick Petrov
Campfire Blues – Erik Fernholm
Deeper – Ester
Slow Motion - Elliptik
(all from Bensound & Epidemic Sounds with license)
On The Roads – Evert Zeevalkink
Evening Nostalgy – Nick Petrov
Campfire Blues – Erik Fernholm
Deeper – Ester
Slow Motion - Elliptik
(all from Bensound & Epidemic Sounds with license)
Stone Hut + Canvas Tarp - 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
SHELTER
Polycotton Canvas Tarp - Outhaus
Pegs https://amzn.to/3p4ji6N
Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
(NO)SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Summer Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Alpkit Hunka XL 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
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
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
LANTERN
Fire Maple Firefly Gas Canister Lantern https://amzn.to/3Btutyy
WATER
X1 Bottle
LifeStraw 1L Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3lE8GA6
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
OMM Women’s Halo Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
Synthetic Quick-Dry Vest Mountain Warehouse Dark Khaki https://amzn.to/3BNqfSH
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Grey Hiking Shorts https://amzn.to/46p0Tso
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
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Map & Compass
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
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
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
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
Polycotton Canvas Tarp - Outhaus
Pegs https://amzn.to/3p4ji6N
Paracord Kombat 3mm https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
(NO)SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Summer Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Alpkit Hunka XL 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
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
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
LANTERN
Fire Maple Firefly Gas Canister Lantern https://amzn.to/3Btutyy
WATER
X1 Bottle
LifeStraw 1L Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3lE8GA6
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
OMM Women’s Halo Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
Synthetic Quick-Dry Vest Mountain Warehouse Dark Khaki https://amzn.to/3BNqfSH
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Grey Hiking Shorts https://amzn.to/46p0Tso
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
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Map & Compass
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
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
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
COMPUTER & EDITING
Editing Program – Davinci (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts
I thought I'd try the stone hut with a tarp thing again, but this time with a ridiculously heavy, robust 3x3m polycotton tarp
I was pretty confident that this was gonna work out and I'd get that cosy night in the hut that I was hoping for. But, it was not to be. This tarp didn't rip in the wind like the last one did, but it did let water through instead. It was a wet night, spent entirely in the bivi bag in an attempt to stay dry, plus no sleep whatsoever. Not really what I had in mind, haha!
Pretty sure I've decided to give up on this stone-hut-with-a-tarp idea 🥴
I was pretty confident that this was gonna work out and I'd get that cosy night in the hut that I was hoping for. But, it was not to be. This tarp didn't rip in the wind like the last one did, but it did let water through instead. It was a wet night, spent entirely in the bivi bag in an attempt to stay dry, plus no sleep whatsoever. Not really what I had in mind, haha!
Pretty sure I've decided to give up on this stone-hut-with-a-tarp idea 🥴
Music in this Video
Thank you to these wonderful artists;
OTE – Rain Checking
Aiyo – Mountains of Uttarakhand
Am Sound – Lost Ballet
Ponymusic – Charlie’s Mood
Tomas Novoa – Floating
Andy Bird – Feel The Waves
(all from Epidemic Sounds & Bensound, with license)
OTE – Rain Checking
Aiyo – Mountains of Uttarakhand
Am Sound – Lost Ballet
Ponymusic – Charlie’s Mood
Tomas Novoa – Floating
Andy Bird – Feel The Waves
(all from Epidemic Sounds & Bensound, with license)
1 Minute Mini VID!
GEaR LIST - Stealth Camping with a Tarp and Green Camo Netting
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 find 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 Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Camo Netting Woodland Camo https://amzn.to/3Cko6ye
Bulldog Clips https://amzn.to/3MZ4ynK
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Summer Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Alpkit Hunka XL 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
DCF Zip Pouches https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
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
2.2L Big Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3PKP2yN
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Jungle Formula 50% Deet https://amzn.to/3rFGWL7
Rose Geranium Oil https://amzn.to/3jY4YwJ
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil https://amzn.to/3rzROdq
Citronella Tealight Candles https://amzn.to/3v7gnkl
Citronella Incense Cones https://amzn.to/37x75F5
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
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
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4V
You can also find 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 Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Camo Netting Woodland Camo https://amzn.to/3Cko6ye
Bulldog Clips https://amzn.to/3MZ4ynK
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Summer Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Alpkit Hunka XL 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
DCF Zip Pouches https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
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
2.2L Big Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3PKP2yN
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
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
Alcohol Wipes
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Jungle Formula 50% Deet https://amzn.to/3rFGWL7
Rose Geranium Oil https://amzn.to/3jY4YwJ
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil https://amzn.to/3rzROdq
Citronella Tealight Candles https://amzn.to/3v7gnkl
Citronella Incense Cones https://amzn.to/37x75F5
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
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
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4V
Merch - Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
Music in this video
Thank you to these wonderful artists:
Neptune – Spotlight
Rambutan – Something
Risian – The Calling (underscore)
Evert Zeevalkink – Day of the Sun
Michael Payne - Pinea
Joseph Heath - Waikiki
Hussain Kaid & Thomas Ceiriog Pritchard - Siren
(all from Bensound, Epidemic Sounds and Filmstro with license)
Neptune – Spotlight
Rambutan – Something
Risian – The Calling (underscore)
Evert Zeevalkink – Day of the Sun
Michael Payne - Pinea
Joseph Heath - Waikiki
Hussain Kaid & Thomas Ceiriog Pritchard - Siren
(all from Bensound, Epidemic Sounds and Filmstro with license)
Camp Journal
A lovely lil stealth camp! I really loved using the brown camo netting before to blend in with the ground, so I thought I'd try with green this time to try to blend in above ground with the summer foliage
There were paths on both sides, and I managed to not be seen, even when someone strayed off the path and wandered right in front of my camp, although that did feel a bit close for comfort and I'm not entirely sure how they didn't see me
This was a hot day, 28°C and there was also a little light rain, which sounded so lovely although it didn't even seem to breach the tree canopy, evaporating in the heat before it could drip from the leaves, I guess. Thunderstorms were forecast, and I was excited to experience a storm under a tarp, but typically, they didn't start until I was driving home the next day
I also met a real angry bug on this camp! He fell out of a tree, and I thought he might be dead, so when he started moving I was so relieved :) but I don't think he liked me as he launched a piece of wood and pumped himself up to fight. He was big and a bit fluffy. I wasn't sure what he was, so I had to look it up.. apparently he's a Cockchafer. Which I found highly amusing because I'm a bit daft. You can also call him a Doodlebug, which sounds much cuter I think
There were paths on both sides, and I managed to not be seen, even when someone strayed off the path and wandered right in front of my camp, although that did feel a bit close for comfort and I'm not entirely sure how they didn't see me
This was a hot day, 28°C and there was also a little light rain, which sounded so lovely although it didn't even seem to breach the tree canopy, evaporating in the heat before it could drip from the leaves, I guess. Thunderstorms were forecast, and I was excited to experience a storm under a tarp, but typically, they didn't start until I was driving home the next day
I also met a real angry bug on this camp! He fell out of a tree, and I thought he might be dead, so when he started moving I was so relieved :) but I don't think he liked me as he launched a piece of wood and pumped himself up to fight. He was big and a bit fluffy. I wasn't sure what he was, so I had to look it up.. apparently he's a Cockchafer. Which I found highly amusing because I'm a bit daft. You can also call him a Doodlebug, which sounds much cuter I think
Superlight Tent Camping 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 find 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
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max Regular https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag – protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure
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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
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
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 Bottles for camp
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
Milton Sterilising Tablets (for cleaning at home) https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5
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
Latex Glove https://amzn.to/2YSBHJ9
30 SPF Natural Sun Cream https://amzn.to/421XEEq
Fuka Eri 50 SPF Natural Sun Block https://amzn.to/3Mq3dq3
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
MED KIT
Pain relief
Plasters & blister plasters
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
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV
Spare Bootlaces https://amzn.to/3VizVh2
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Navy leggings Primark
Merino Mix Vest Decathlon
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Down Puffy Decathlon
RIVER CROSSING / SWIMMING
Water Shoes https://amzn.to/3HaxXY7
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
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
10cm USB C Cables https://amzn.to/3IHqFhf
15cm Micro USB Cables https://amzn.to/3MRtr61
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Map & Compass
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find 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
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max Regular https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag – protects sleeping bag from condensation or tent failure
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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
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
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 Bottles for camp
LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe
Milton Sterilising Tablets (for cleaning at home) https://amzn.to/3W4tLR5
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
Latex Glove https://amzn.to/2YSBHJ9
30 SPF Natural Sun Cream https://amzn.to/421XEEq
Fuka Eri 50 SPF Natural Sun Block https://amzn.to/3Mq3dq3
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
MED KIT
Pain relief
Plasters & blister plasters
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
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV
Spare Bootlaces https://amzn.to/3VizVh2
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Navy leggings Primark
Merino Mix Vest Decathlon
Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7
Down Puffy Decathlon
RIVER CROSSING / SWIMMING
Water Shoes https://amzn.to/3HaxXY7
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
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
10cm USB C Cables https://amzn.to/3IHqFhf
15cm Micro USB Cables https://amzn.to/3MRtr61
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
Garmin Backpack Tether https://amzn.to/3sTRibM
Map & Compass
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
Trip Journal
Tis deffo time to dust off the superlight hiking tents for summer!
Just a quickie - a night out in the mountains getting reacquainted with the Lanshan Pro 1, before taking it out on a multi-night trip
This was a hot day back in May. 18/19°C in the shade, but my thermometer hit 40°C in the sun. I was meltingg 🫠 (hiking in anything over 14°C usually = melted Beare). But of course, the tumbling river was there to cool me down, and I had a beautiful evening, having a refresher with the tent and trying to figure out why I had a Flappy Front Bit 🤔
The sun set over the hills and Jupiter rose. The lil glowing head torches of the night hikers on the opposite mountain became visible in the dark (can you guess which mountain it is?)
It made me feel all warm and cosy inside, wondering who they were and what kind of adventures they were having
Just a quickie - a night out in the mountains getting reacquainted with the Lanshan Pro 1, before taking it out on a multi-night trip
This was a hot day back in May. 18/19°C in the shade, but my thermometer hit 40°C in the sun. I was meltingg 🫠 (hiking in anything over 14°C usually = melted Beare). But of course, the tumbling river was there to cool me down, and I had a beautiful evening, having a refresher with the tent and trying to figure out why I had a Flappy Front Bit 🤔
The sun set over the hills and Jupiter rose. The lil glowing head torches of the night hikers on the opposite mountain became visible in the dark (can you guess which mountain it is?)
It made me feel all warm and cosy inside, wondering who they were and what kind of adventures they were having
Tarp PonCho Camping 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 find 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
Bach Superlight Poncho Tarp
Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka XL 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
FOOD / COOKING
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER
x2 Bottles
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Hair band
Lip balm
Talc
Pure Aloe Vera Gel https://amzn.to/3GYQ4Cc
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
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
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV
Grey Workout Leggings Primark
Down Puffy Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
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
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 Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find 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
Bach Superlight Poncho Tarp
Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka XL 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
FOOD / COOKING
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER
x2 Bottles
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Hair band
Lip balm
Talc
Pure Aloe Vera Gel https://amzn.to/3GYQ4Cc
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
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
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV
Grey Workout Leggings Primark
Down Puffy Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
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 Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
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
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 Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts..
So I had a go camping under a poncho. This poncho is really light and compact, just 214g, and has the benefit of being both a poncho and a tarp.. who doesn’t love a multipurpose piece of gear! Also, it’s such a great look. Kind of like a pregnant tortoise crossed with an escaped lunatic
However, although it didn’t rain in the end for this camp, it quickly became apparent that if it was raining, I’d get drenched as soon as I took the thing off to pitch it as a tarp. So does it make much sense? Probably not as I’d need to take waterproofs with me anyway.
But as it was, on what turned out to be a lovely dry evening that I didn’t even need a poncho for 😄 this was a fab lil shelter. I erected it in a ditch in order to be hidden from view from the dog walkers, although I didn’t entirely escape the keen senses of the dogs.. peering over the edge of my ditch to find a lovely doggo staring right at me, haha
It was fairly difficult to put up in an A-Frame config using my trekking poles, but I got there in the end. Of all the tarp configs that I’ve tried so far, I found this to be one of the most tricky. Everything just slides around and falls down all the time. But once it was up, it stayed put and a lovely night was had in the woods
However, although it didn’t rain in the end for this camp, it quickly became apparent that if it was raining, I’d get drenched as soon as I took the thing off to pitch it as a tarp. So does it make much sense? Probably not as I’d need to take waterproofs with me anyway.
But as it was, on what turned out to be a lovely dry evening that I didn’t even need a poncho for 😄 this was a fab lil shelter. I erected it in a ditch in order to be hidden from view from the dog walkers, although I didn’t entirely escape the keen senses of the dogs.. peering over the edge of my ditch to find a lovely doggo staring right at me, haha
It was fairly difficult to put up in an A-Frame config using my trekking poles, but I got there in the end. Of all the tarp configs that I’ve tried so far, I found this to be one of the most tricky. Everything just slides around and falls down all the time. But once it was up, it stayed put and a lovely night was had in the woods
MERCH! Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
Super Stealth CampinG! 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 :)
SHELTER
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Odoland Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Camo Netting 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
Fizan Compact 158g black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka XL 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 Bottles
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Hair band
Lip balm
Talc
Pure Aloe Vera Gel https://amzn.to/3GYQ4Cc
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
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
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV
Leggings Primark
Down Puffy Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
FILMING
Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Odoland Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Camo Netting 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
Fizan Compact 158g black https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka XL 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 Bottles
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Hair band
Lip balm
Talc
Pure Aloe Vera Gel https://amzn.to/3GYQ4Cc
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
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
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots North Ridge Womens Traverse https://amzn.to/3Lx1VZV
Leggings Primark
Down Puffy Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
FILMING
Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts..
This has got be my stealthiest camp yet! I used a small tarp, close to the ground and covered it with camo netting and leaves. Honestly, I could barely see it haha! This was such a gorgeous night, close to a lil country road but completely hidden. I also had a beautiful deer pass by my shelter while I was sleeping (thank you trail cam)
I am absolutely loving camo netting, so simple and effective.
I am absolutely loving camo netting, so simple and effective.
MERCH! Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
Gear List - Tarp Camping in a Fallen Tree
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 find lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Spare Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3p4ji6N
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Magic Carpet XL as groundsheet https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Camo Netting 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact 158g 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
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka XL 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
XL Exped Dry Bag (for winter sleeping bag) https://amzn.to/3l497Dp
Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN
Small Wooden Spoon https://amzn.to/3cOkVTL
ZipLock Bags https://amzn.to/3oST07r
Silicone bottle (oil) – LifeVenture Travel Bottles
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
X2 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
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Down Trousers - Naturehike https://amzn.to/323IpBc
Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers https://amzn.to/3qT5Oh8
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Spare Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3p4ji6N
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
DD Magic Carpet XL as groundsheet https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
Camo Netting 1.5x2m https://amzn.to/4213Pck
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact 158g 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
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Hunka XL 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
XL Exped Dry Bag (for winter sleeping bag) https://amzn.to/3l497Dp
Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN
Small Wooden Spoon https://amzn.to/3cOkVTL
ZipLock Bags https://amzn.to/3oST07r
Silicone bottle (oil) – LifeVenture Travel Bottles
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
X2 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
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Down Trousers - Naturehike https://amzn.to/323IpBc
Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers https://amzn.to/3qT5Oh8
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
MY Thoughts
I loved this lil setup! I made a cosy nook in this beautiful old boy, ready for a 0°C night in the woods. There were a lot of people around during the daylight hours so I was a little on edge that I may have been seen, but this was a beautiful night nonetheless. I heard a Red Kite (I think), Muntjac, and what may or may not have been an angry badger.
I also had fun experimenting with some camo netting for the first time – really liked this! Cheap and effective, I’ll be using it again. It really is amazing what you can do with a fallen tree
I also had fun experimenting with some camo netting for the first time – really liked this! Cheap and effective, I’ll be using it again. It really is amazing what you can do with a fallen tree
MERCH! Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
Gear List - Stealth Camping in a Bright Red £21 Tent
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TENT
Eurohike Toco 2 https://amzn.to/3ZHAhOP - This was £21 when I bought it in Feb but apparently it’s now £28. Looks like I got myself a bargain.
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow – Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
LANTERN
Fire Maple Stove Lantern https://amzn.to/3UdfJwn
WATER & HYDRATION
X2 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
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta Bainsford https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8
Waterproofs – Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1)
Down Puffy - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light – Goal Zero Charge https://amzn.to/3zbTcXJ
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Green https://amzn.to/3BDyels
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
MERCH - Wild Stuff for your Wild Self!
My Thoughts
I thought it might be fun to get myself the cheapest hiking tent I could find and see what it’s all about. Introducing, the Eurohike Toco 2.
Being bright red, a stealth camp was the obvious first choice. I did my best to help it blend in to its surroundings, using my hoodie and some dead ferns, and was fairly satisfied with the outcome. As darkness fell, the tent shimmered in the night, like a glow-worm with carpet burns. And in the morning, I discovered the stealthiest way to use this tent. (Collapsed, without the poles in it)
On a serious note though, this went better than I thought it would. It was too bright for my liking (I couldn't find it in any other colours), very tiny (although just about big enough for me, but if you're over 5ft8" you won't fit in this) and full of condensation (as are my more expensive single-skin tents, that's just how it goes). But a lovely night was had none the less. It was a basic shelter.
My biggest issue with it so far is actually the colour. And not having a vestibule is not ideal in wet weather haha! Also, there's no way that this is a 2-person tent. Due to lacking a vestibule for gear storage, it's a 1-person at best. Or maybe child size.
Now that it's getting warmer, I'm hoping to try this tent in some fun conditions, with back-up gear of course - stay tuned :)
Being bright red, a stealth camp was the obvious first choice. I did my best to help it blend in to its surroundings, using my hoodie and some dead ferns, and was fairly satisfied with the outcome. As darkness fell, the tent shimmered in the night, like a glow-worm with carpet burns. And in the morning, I discovered the stealthiest way to use this tent. (Collapsed, without the poles in it)
On a serious note though, this went better than I thought it would. It was too bright for my liking (I couldn't find it in any other colours), very tiny (although just about big enough for me, but if you're over 5ft8" you won't fit in this) and full of condensation (as are my more expensive single-skin tents, that's just how it goes). But a lovely night was had none the less. It was a basic shelter.
My biggest issue with it so far is actually the colour. And not having a vestibule is not ideal in wet weather haha! Also, there's no way that this is a 2-person tent. Due to lacking a vestibule for gear storage, it's a 1-person at best. Or maybe child size.
Now that it's getting warmer, I'm hoping to try this tent in some fun conditions, with back-up gear of course - stay tuned :)
Gear List - Stealth Camping Under a Tree
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 :)
GROUND SHEET
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Odoland Lightweight Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact 158g 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
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Highlander Reflective Mat https://amzn.to/3OxQ2mv
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
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 16m (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
Carried in x2 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
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
BUGS
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Spare Bootlaces
Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8
Peter Storm Winter Hiking Jacket https://amzn.to/3WiAUwV
Down Booties – Naturehike https://amzn.to/3eI4JqE
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Down Trousers - Naturehike https://amzn.to/323IpBc
Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers https://amzn.to/3qT5Oh8
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer – Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Pink https://amzn.to/3VBDy1m
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
GROUND SHEET
DD Tarp S https://amzn.to/32UeEDn
Odoland Lightweight Tent Pegs https://amzn.to/3hPfVTQ
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact 158g 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
Eurohike Flannel Pillow https://amzn.to/3FBUy0i
Highlander Reflective Mat https://amzn.to/3OxQ2mv
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
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 16m (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
COOKING
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW
Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Folding Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
Carried in x2 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
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
BUGS
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Spare Bootlaces
Karrimor Womens Mid Weight Merino Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/3PswXU8
Peter Storm Winter Hiking Jacket https://amzn.to/3WiAUwV
Down Booties – Naturehike https://amzn.to/3eI4JqE
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Down Trousers - Naturehike https://amzn.to/323IpBc
Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers https://amzn.to/3qT5Oh8
Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer – Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
HEAT
Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer Pink https://amzn.to/3VBDy1m
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
Hot Hands (x40 pairs) https://amzn.to/3eCWKLg
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
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 Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is 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 (Free)
Sony Headphones https://amzn.to/3yds75R
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts
A lil stealth camp under a tree in -6°C, my coldest yet! This wasn't what I had planned for this camp, but there were too many people around to set a tarp up out in the open. And with no leaves on the trees for cover, it's open everywhere. So I used my tarp as a ground sheet under a beautiful evergreen and had a cosy night. It turns out the tree kept me much warmer than I would have been, with a 3°C temperature difference between outside in the open and under the tree 😯
I mean, -3 is cold, but it's warmer than -6 🥶 I don't think I've experienced such cold temperatures before. During the night, my fingers felt like they were starting to freeze as soon as I got out of the bag. But as long as I stayed in the bag, I was toasty warm and had a nice 8 hour sleep to the sound of a slightly irate owl 🦉
Camping in this temperature was challenging. There's a lot to think about. Not just keeping yourself warm enough but your water, fuel and electronics too. Despite being as floofed up as the Michelin Man, I got through 2 sets of handwarmers which was a first, as usually one set is enough
But, if you've got gear (or handwarmers 😄) good enough to keep you warm, this is a really lovely way to spend a night.
I'm craving spring now. There's deffo a smidge of warmth in the midday sun. Things are moving and preparing under the ground. It's just round the corner :)
I mean, -3 is cold, but it's warmer than -6 🥶 I don't think I've experienced such cold temperatures before. During the night, my fingers felt like they were starting to freeze as soon as I got out of the bag. But as long as I stayed in the bag, I was toasty warm and had a nice 8 hour sleep to the sound of a slightly irate owl 🦉
Camping in this temperature was challenging. There's a lot to think about. Not just keeping yourself warm enough but your water, fuel and electronics too. Despite being as floofed up as the Michelin Man, I got through 2 sets of handwarmers which was a first, as usually one set is enough
But, if you've got gear (or handwarmers 😄) good enough to keep you warm, this is a really lovely way to spend a night.
I'm craving spring now. There's deffo a smidge of warmth in the midday sun. Things are moving and preparing under the ground. It's just round the corner :)
Gear LIst - Bad Weather Mountain Camp
Merch - Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
My Thoughts
I took my Hilleberg Soulo into the mountains to give it a good test in wind and rain and the weather gods obliged with 60km/h winds and hours of heavy rain
The tent didn't budge at all and felt like a perfect lil safe haven - exactly what I wanted for winter in the mountains :)
It feels incredibly well made and sturdy, although I do struggle with the weight of it on top of my winter sleep system, so I won't be able to walk too far with this tent. I've included some specs in the video. Here's a few things that I like and dislike about this tent so far..
Likes:
Dislikes:
The tent didn't budge at all and felt like a perfect lil safe haven - exactly what I wanted for winter in the mountains :)
It feels incredibly well made and sturdy, although I do struggle with the weight of it on top of my winter sleep system, so I won't be able to walk too far with this tent. I've included some specs in the video. Here's a few things that I like and dislike about this tent so far..
Likes:
- The quality. This is an extremely well made and solid tent
- The details. Adjustable ventilation panels, various ways to set the doors, zip flaps, and an outer that reaches the ground make this tent feel like it was made for mountain camping
- How much heat it holds in - in my experience it is 4-5°C warmer inside the tent than outside, and that's with a ventilation panel open too. This makes a huge difference in cold conditions
- It's freestanding and pitches inner and outer together - perfect for easy pitching in bad weather
- I'm able to cook in the vestibule in the rain, without water getting inside the inner or wetting my sleep system
- Most importantly, I feel safe in it, so far
Dislikes:
- Headroom - my head touches the top of the inner if I sit up straight
- The price! This is an insanely expensive tent. For me with the amount of camping I do in these kind of conditions it's a worthwhile investment. But for nice-weather camping in the woods, probably best to save your money
- The weight; 2.4kg packed weight (without footprint) is heavy for me for a backpacking tent. But unavoidable for a tent of such high quality and strong materials
- The condensation - this is also unavoidable due to the tent being constructed so that the outer goes all the way to the ground for insulation
Gear List - Solo Camping & Cooking Duck Pancakes
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
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SHELTER
Tent Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 https://amzn.to/3tzrYpl
Extra Tent Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Carabiners https://amzn.to/3uuUBWB
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow – Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
COOKING
Bushbox XL Titanium https://amzn.to/3hx2isq
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Twizlers Natural Fire Lighters https://amzn.to/3roJ8Ea
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
ZipLock Bags https://amzn.to/3oST07r
Bag for rubbish
WATER
X2 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
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
BOOTS - Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
WATERPROOFS
Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1)
DOWN PUFFY - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore Slim https://amzn.to/3EFjpRx
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
FILMING
Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
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
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
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
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
Tent Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 https://amzn.to/3tzrYpl
Extra Tent Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Carabiners https://amzn.to/3uuUBWB
DD Magic Carpet Regular https://amzn.to/3xObUVl
DD Magic Carpet XL https://amzn.to/3vcFKkI
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow – Go Outdoors
Light AF Mat – https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight 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 - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
SIT MAT https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
DD Superlight Guy Rope 16m (spare cordage) https://amzn.to/3hlefRW
COOKING
Bushbox XL Titanium https://amzn.to/3hx2isq
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Twizlers Natural Fire Lighters https://amzn.to/3roJ8Ea
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
X Bands https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Lil pots https://amzn.to/3FG5fi8
ZipLock Bags https://amzn.to/3oST07r
Bag for rubbish
WATER
X2 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
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
BOOTS - Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
WATERPROOFS
Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1)
DOWN PUFFY - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore Slim https://amzn.to/3EFjpRx
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
FILMING
Camera – Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
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
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
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
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
MERCH - Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
My Thoughts
A luxurious lil camp in the woods with my Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, two small tarps, a giant floofy pillow and a firebox 🔥
I cooked duck pancakes on the fire - so delicious! And settled down for a cosy night in the rain. I loooved having a big pillow, this is the Vango Gwent and it was real comfy. It's too big and heavy for hiking but I'll deffo be using it for local camps, on the occasions that I can fit it in my rucksack 😄
I also tried a Light AF mat from Outdoor Gear Essentials under my sleep mat, in place of my usual foil-foam mat. The light AF mat is only a few grams heavier and is nice and non-slip, so it stopped my mat sliding around. I also really liked being able to fold it to make a sit mat
The titanium Bushbox was great, just like my old fav steel version but lighter - always a win.
I caught some critters on the trail cam and had a comfortable, long sleep in the woods - a lovely lil camp for the last one of 2022 ☺️ I'm glad because the first one of 2023 in the mountains turned out to be totally bonkers haha!
I cooked duck pancakes on the fire - so delicious! And settled down for a cosy night in the rain. I loooved having a big pillow, this is the Vango Gwent and it was real comfy. It's too big and heavy for hiking but I'll deffo be using it for local camps, on the occasions that I can fit it in my rucksack 😄
I also tried a Light AF mat from Outdoor Gear Essentials under my sleep mat, in place of my usual foil-foam mat. The light AF mat is only a few grams heavier and is nice and non-slip, so it stopped my mat sliding around. I also really liked being able to fold it to make a sit mat
The titanium Bushbox was great, just like my old fav steel version but lighter - always a win.
I caught some critters on the trail cam and had a comfortable, long sleep in the woods - a lovely lil camp for the last one of 2022 ☺️ I'm glad because the first one of 2023 in the mountains turned out to be totally bonkers haha!
Emergency Bivi Camp - 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!
You can also find lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
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
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
Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW
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
Carried in
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
Cheap Sunglasses
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Merino layers - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
Microfibre Cloth for drying hands & electronics in wet weather https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro Hero 8 https://amzn.to/3hjvtec
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3nr2ys1
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3PsxRA0
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Chest Mount https://amzn.to/2TlfxQI
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Suptig Small LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL
Suptig Large LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3EPqTQC
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
TRAIL CAM
GardePro A3 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
HP Wireless Keyboard
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
You can also find lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
Alpkit Kloke Lightweight Bivi Bag
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
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
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
Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Hiking Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Colemans Gas https://amzn.to/3rsp6bW
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
Carried in
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
Cheap Sunglasses
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters & blister plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Merino layers - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3TMdw9n
Charger Cables
Microfibre Cloth for drying hands & electronics in wet weather https://amzn.to/3rHZYyf
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro Hero 8 https://amzn.to/3hjvtec
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3nr2ys1
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3PsxRA0
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Chest Mount https://amzn.to/2TlfxQI
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Suptig Small LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL
Suptig Large LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3EPqTQC
Ring Light Clips https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
Gorrillapod Flexible Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
TRAIL CAM
GardePro A3 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
HP Wireless Keyboard
Mouse https://amzn.to/3yjY24t
Dell PC https://amzn.to/3CAp3mX
Seagate 10TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/3MnK4Vj
My Thoughts..
I tried a bivi bag camp in the rain to see how effective it would be in an emergency situation.
This was over 12 hours in wet, rainy conditions in a bivi bag with no other shelter and temps between 5°C and 7.5°C. I filmed this close to my car in case it went wrong (never clever to intentionally risk hypothermia)
I used the Alpkit Kloke lightweight bivi bag. It was not as entirely waterproof as I would have hoped, but I did still stay warm and dry, so would have survived unscathed and well in an actual emergency situation. The features of this bag (big hood, zip-up entrance hole) meant that no rain water came in the entrance hole - a big plus!
My sleeping bag - Leviathan OEX 900 - got wet on the outside. Not enough water came through the bivi bag to penetrate through my sleeping bag, so I was unaware that any water had come in until I was packing away the next morning. Mr Leviathan seems to have recovered from the ordeal haha! I used him for a camp in the woods a couple days ago and was lovely and warm, although it is mild at the moment. Hopefully no damage done 🤞
I had been putting this camp off for months as I thought it was going to be horrendous and uncomfortable but actually, I had a magical time. Now and again the clouds would clear and I would be sat, propped up against the roots of the fallen tree all warm and cosy, under the most beautiful sky full of stars. Then when the rain came, I'd duck back into the bivi bag, zip myself in and hide out. It was a wonderful experience, although not something I would normally chose to do in rain as the risk of the sleeping bag getting wrecked is quite high, and doing this over multiple wet nights would not be a good idea at all.
This was over 12 hours in wet, rainy conditions in a bivi bag with no other shelter and temps between 5°C and 7.5°C. I filmed this close to my car in case it went wrong (never clever to intentionally risk hypothermia)
I used the Alpkit Kloke lightweight bivi bag. It was not as entirely waterproof as I would have hoped, but I did still stay warm and dry, so would have survived unscathed and well in an actual emergency situation. The features of this bag (big hood, zip-up entrance hole) meant that no rain water came in the entrance hole - a big plus!
My sleeping bag - Leviathan OEX 900 - got wet on the outside. Not enough water came through the bivi bag to penetrate through my sleeping bag, so I was unaware that any water had come in until I was packing away the next morning. Mr Leviathan seems to have recovered from the ordeal haha! I used him for a camp in the woods a couple days ago and was lovely and warm, although it is mild at the moment. Hopefully no damage done 🤞
I had been putting this camp off for months as I thought it was going to be horrendous and uncomfortable but actually, I had a magical time. Now and again the clouds would clear and I would be sat, propped up against the roots of the fallen tree all warm and cosy, under the most beautiful sky full of stars. Then when the rain came, I'd duck back into the bivi bag, zip myself in and hide out. It was a wonderful experience, although not something I would normally chose to do in rain as the risk of the sleeping bag getting wrecked is quite high, and doing this over multiple wet nights would not be a good idea at all.
Gear List - Bad Weather Camping with Lanshan 2
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!
You can also find lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
Tent Lanshan 2 3FUL https://amzn.to/48bnqK9
+ Footprint https://amzn.to/44R9IsM
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 (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
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
You can also find lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
Tent Lanshan 2 3FUL https://amzn.to/48bnqK9
+ Footprint https://amzn.to/44R9IsM
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 (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
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
My Thoughts..
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!
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!
MERCH! Wild Stuff for your Wild Self
GEAR LIST - ADIRONDACK TARP CAMP & COOKING KEBABS
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!
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD 3.5x3.5m Multi-cam Tarp https://amzn.to/38hvHSf
Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 4ft x 6ft https://amzn.to/3ojiheC
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Carabiners
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Alpkit Hunka XL 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/3bBPLgp
COOKING
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3jmOgGU
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Coconut Bowl & Spoon https://amzn.to/3uYPflk
Bag for rubbish
SAWS & KNIVES
Silky Folding Saw Super Accel 21 https://amzn.to/3t0AoZ9
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
WATER & HYDRATION
X2 bottles water
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
Cheap Sunglasses
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
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Waterproofs – Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1)
Down Booties – Sundick https://amzn.to/38RFFKj
Down Puffy - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore Slim https://amzn.to/33TfUat
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
HEAT
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128 GB Sandisk Extreme SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
GoPro Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
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
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD 3.5x3.5m Multi-cam Tarp https://amzn.to/38hvHSf
Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 4ft x 6ft https://amzn.to/3ojiheC
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Carabiners
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900
Winter Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Alpkit Hunka XL 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/3bBPLgp
COOKING
Wood Kindling https://amzn.to/3qTetQD
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3jmOgGU
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Coconut Bowl & Spoon https://amzn.to/3uYPflk
Bag for rubbish
SAWS & KNIVES
Silky Folding Saw Super Accel 21 https://amzn.to/3t0AoZ9
Mason Bushcraft Neck Knife https://www.instagram.com/mason_bushcraft_knives/
WATER & HYDRATION
X2 bottles water
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
Cheap Sunglasses
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
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Waterproofs – Decathlon (Treated with Grangers Waterproofing Spray https://amzn.to/2Ogw1H1)
Down Booties – Sundick https://amzn.to/38RFFKj
Down Puffy - Decathlon
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore Slim https://amzn.to/33TfUat
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
HEAT
Hot Hands https://amzn.to/3q1iiTp
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128 GB Sandisk Extreme SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
GoPro Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone Fly More Combo https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
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
MERCH - Wild Stuff For Your Wild Self
My Thoughts
Trying an Adirondack tarp formation & cooking delicious kebabs on my lil campfire 😋
I loved this config! So much more sheltered than a lean-to but still with lovely views of the woods all around
These kebabs were beautiful.. chicken & lamb steak, seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, oregano & salt.. with some buttered naan and saffron rice 😍
This one was a bit chilly, dropping to around 4°C, but I staying nice & snug in my bivi bag under the tarp
I loved this config! So much more sheltered than a lean-to but still with lovely views of the woods all around
These kebabs were beautiful.. chicken & lamb steak, seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, oregano & salt.. with some buttered naan and saffron rice 😍
This one was a bit chilly, dropping to around 4°C, but I staying nice & snug in my bivi bag under the tarp
Gear List - Wild Weather Autumn Tarp Camp at a Forest Lake
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!
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Lightweight Spare Tent Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 4ft x 6ft https://amzn.to/3ojiheC
Carabiners
Alpkit Hunka XL Bivi Bag
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
Alpkit Hunka XL 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
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
SAWS, KNIVES, TOOLS & AXES
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
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 (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
Head Bug Net
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
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
SWIMMING
Spare set of undies
Water Shoes https://amzn.to/3HaxXY7
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 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
GoPro 10 Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
GoPro 10 Dome Port https://amzn.to/3Su4kX7
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
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Lightweight Spare Tent Pegs (Black) https://amzn.to/3PMvCqB
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 4ft x 6ft https://amzn.to/3ojiheC
Carabiners
Alpkit Hunka XL Bivi Bag
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
Alpkit Hunka XL 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
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
SAWS, KNIVES, TOOLS & AXES
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
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 (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
Head Bug Net
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
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
SWIMMING
Spare set of undies
Water Shoes https://amzn.to/3HaxXY7
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 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
GoPro 10 Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
GoPro 10 Dome Port https://amzn.to/3Su4kX7
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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My Thoughts..
A crazy weather camp at a forest lake in the mountains 😍
This was such a beautiful pitch; I had a lovely lil dip in the lake in the rain and settled down, excited for a downpour while I was all cosy under the tarp. But during the night, the wind got up, and what had originally been rain that poured straight down, turned into rain and hail that comes in diagonally and drenches everything 😄
At one point I woke up to my tarp and the rain flapping around in my face where it had come unpegged from one corner. I didn't get that on video as I was slightly confused and then once I realised what had happened, my focus was soley just on getting it pegged back down securely and not getting wet. I got it sorted, but didn't sleep much after that
Thankfully, I was in a trusty bivi bag and my things were in dry bags, so apart from barely getting any sleep, all was fine. I was pretty jaded by the morning, when the sun came out, the wind dropped, and it was as if the crazy night had never happened
A note on tarps in bad weather - there are enclosed tarp formations that provide adequate shelter (tarp tent etc). But because there was no wind when I pitched, I chose to have an open formation with a view and paid the price when the wind changed haha! It was also too high in the front for this kind of weather, allowing the wind to blow the rain & hail under. I could have dropped it down when the really bad weather started but then I would have gotten my bed clothes wet - so I figured it was safer to just stay in my bivi bag and wait it out
Bivi bags are the absolute best - they have kept me dry and warm in many ridiculous situations and could potentially save your life 💚 I always carry one these days, whatever shelter I'm using - an essential back up in case of human error, unexpected changes in weather or gear failure.
This was such a beautiful pitch; I had a lovely lil dip in the lake in the rain and settled down, excited for a downpour while I was all cosy under the tarp. But during the night, the wind got up, and what had originally been rain that poured straight down, turned into rain and hail that comes in diagonally and drenches everything 😄
At one point I woke up to my tarp and the rain flapping around in my face where it had come unpegged from one corner. I didn't get that on video as I was slightly confused and then once I realised what had happened, my focus was soley just on getting it pegged back down securely and not getting wet. I got it sorted, but didn't sleep much after that
Thankfully, I was in a trusty bivi bag and my things were in dry bags, so apart from barely getting any sleep, all was fine. I was pretty jaded by the morning, when the sun came out, the wind dropped, and it was as if the crazy night had never happened
A note on tarps in bad weather - there are enclosed tarp formations that provide adequate shelter (tarp tent etc). But because there was no wind when I pitched, I chose to have an open formation with a view and paid the price when the wind changed haha! It was also too high in the front for this kind of weather, allowing the wind to blow the rain & hail under. I could have dropped it down when the really bad weather started but then I would have gotten my bed clothes wet - so I figured it was safer to just stay in my bivi bag and wait it out
Bivi bags are the absolute best - they have kept me dry and warm in many ridiculous situations and could potentially save your life 💚 I always carry one these days, whatever shelter I'm using - an essential back up in case of human error, unexpected changes in weather or gear failure.
Gear List - Tarp Camp with Down Blanket
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You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 6ft x 8ft https://amzn.to/3AVTfFC
Carabiners
SLEEP SYSTEM
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
One Tigris Down Blanket https://amzn.to/3PJ9s7X
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
COOKING
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3jmOgGU
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Wood Plate https://amzn.to/3ORePl4
iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 Water 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
Latex Glove https://amzn.to/2YSBHJ9
Cheap Sunglasses
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
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Spare Bootlaces
Foam Flip Flops
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128 GB Sandisk Extreme SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
GoPro 10 Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Ring Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
TRAIL CAM
GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0
AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
SHELTER
DD Superlight Tarp 3x2.9m https://amzn.to/3nkdwAf
Paracord - Kombat 3mm Olive Green https://amzn.to/3yfsN8I
Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 6ft x 8ft https://amzn.to/3AVTfFC
Carabiners
SLEEP SYSTEM
Closed-Cell Foam Sleep Mat Thermarest Z-Lite https://amzn.to/3QWPhoB
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
One Tigris Down Blanket https://amzn.to/3PJ9s7X
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
COOKING
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Opinel Pocket Knife No.6 https://amzn.to/3ad0HAo
Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3jmOgGU
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Wood Plate https://amzn.to/3ORePl4
iBasingo Non-Stick Titanium Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3yrZUIN
Bag for rubbish
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 Water 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
Latex Glove https://amzn.to/2YSBHJ9
Cheap Sunglasses
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
Head Bug Net
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Regatta https://amzn.to/3jufjj0
Down Puffy - Decathlon
Spare Bootlaces
Foam Flip Flops
ELECTRONICS
Power Bank Anker PowerCore https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch – Decathlon Bivouac USB (100 lumen)
Light - Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
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 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3OOtvlC
128 GB Sandisk Extreme SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
GoPro 10 https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
GoPro 10 Foam Wind Shield https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
GoPro 10 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Sandisk Extreme 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Ring Light Clip https://amzn.to/2MZjCGK
Basic Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Heads https://amzn.to/32Zb87n
TRAIL CAM
GardePro A3 Wildlife Camera https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0
AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX
Down Blanket - My Thoughts...
I really like this down blanket! Extremely packable and ideal for warm summer camps. I really love that you can use the poppers to hold it draped around your shoulders too for sitting around camp.
The recommended temp for this blanket is 8-25°C, but for me personally, around 13/14°C would probably be my limit with this one – this was the overnight temp for this camp and I was just about warm enough. It’s hard to say after one use but I think this might be very slightly warmer than the Snugpak Jungle Blanket.. they don’t differ much in weight, this one being 735g and the Jungle Blanket being 700g. This one is a down blanket, whereas the Jungle Blanket is synthetic - for this reason care needs to be taken to keep the down blanket dry. The Snugpak has more of a water-resistant fabric on one side, so that will be more suitable than a down blanket if you're worried about it getting wet
Both blankets will be great to layer up with a sleeping bag in really cold weather too
The recommended temp for this blanket is 8-25°C, but for me personally, around 13/14°C would probably be my limit with this one – this was the overnight temp for this camp and I was just about warm enough. It’s hard to say after one use but I think this might be very slightly warmer than the Snugpak Jungle Blanket.. they don’t differ much in weight, this one being 735g and the Jungle Blanket being 700g. This one is a down blanket, whereas the Jungle Blanket is synthetic - for this reason care needs to be taken to keep the down blanket dry. The Snugpak has more of a water-resistant fabric on one side, so that will be more suitable than a down blanket if you're worried about it getting wet
Both blankets will be great to layer up with a sleeping bag in really cold weather too
Merch - Go Your Own Way