Blindfolded and abandoned 100km from home - can I make it back on foot?
New to STRANDED? Here's how it goes:
My good friend Ash chooses a variety of potential starting locations from a 100km radius circle from Ivinghoe Beacon (home)
I pick out one of those locations, blindly from a hat
I'm blindfolded and driven out to the unknown starting location that I've picked out
I'm abandoned there alone, still blindfolded, with my camping & filming gear
I attempt to make it back home on foot, filming my escapades along the way
The 100km radius circle..
My good friend Ash chooses a variety of potential starting locations from a 100km radius circle from Ivinghoe Beacon (home)
I pick out one of those locations, blindly from a hat
I'm blindfolded and driven out to the unknown starting location that I've picked out
I'm abandoned there alone, still blindfolded, with my camping & filming gear
I attempt to make it back home on foot, filming my escapades along the way
The 100km radius circle..
ATTEMPT #1 - June 2024
STRANDED Gear list
Stranded 1 took place in June - but with unseasonably cool nights dropping down to 6°C. Because of this, unfortunately I wasn't able to take my real lightweight summer camping gear, and was considerably heavier than what I would have liked
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
*I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY
I tracked my progress with Strava Pro (no affiliation)
I used OS Maps Premium (no affiliation) to navigate & automatically plot me a route home
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
Waterproof Phone Case https://amzn.to/3K7956B
Personal Alarm https://amzn.to/3UYLiLm
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f (in case of losing phone signal)
Compass
TENT
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
Double Hook Apparatus https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
Small DCF Tarp https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (seams are now busted)
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
COMPACT UMBRELLA https://amzn.to/44O8EHQ
WATER & HYDRATION
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter (just in case – didn’t use) https://amzn.to/4bERwqe
Oasis Purification Tablets https://amzn.to/3cSkszU
Cup (10g) Decathlon
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Scholl Liquiflex Insoles https://amzn.to/3QjoX9z
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Socks https://amzn.to/4agqdT7
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Knee length socks (bug protection for my legs)
Hiking Clothes:
Regatta Burlow Long Sleeve https://amzn.to/4a41D7e
Shorts https://amzn.to/4a8Bwfk
Shirt – Patagonia (100g)
Clothes for Camp:
Down Puffy Decathlon
Foam Flip Flops
Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
COOKING
Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Lighter
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
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
JOINT SUPPORTS for my hypermobility
Knee https://amzn.to/3WaJxN2
Ankles https://amzn.to/4b8uN5C
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd
Hair bands
Lip balm
Talc
Toothpaste
Tiny mirror
Mini Tweezers
Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC
Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY
Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs
Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
FILMED WITH..
Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M
Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Head Smallrig https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Suction Mount (for windscreen) https://amzn.to/4dI6EoB
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
EDITED WITH..
Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio
Headphones Sony MDR-7506
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you
You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :)
*I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial
GPS / NAVIGATION / PLB / EMERGENCY
I tracked my progress with Strava Pro (no affiliation)
I used OS Maps Premium (no affiliation) to navigate & automatically plot me a route home
Phone https://amzn.to/3An5PQ7
Waterproof Phone Case https://amzn.to/3K7956B
Personal Alarm https://amzn.to/3UYLiLm
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f (in case of losing phone signal)
Compass
TENT
Tent Lanshan Pro 1 3FUL https://amzn.to/45QOr3Q
+ Footprint
Seam Seal https://amzn.to/39MXlY1
Double Hook Apparatus https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Swedish Dishcloth for condensation 7g https://amzn.to/3vt3W4E
Small DCF Tarp https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Leviathan OEX 900 https://amzn.to/3CEQriw
Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym
Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Alpkit Kloke Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3rb1nCK (seams are now busted)
RUCKSACK & PACKING
Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW
DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
COMPACT UMBRELLA https://amzn.to/44O8EHQ
WATER & HYDRATION
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter (just in case – didn’t use) https://amzn.to/4bERwqe
Oasis Purification Tablets https://amzn.to/3cSkszU
Cup (10g) Decathlon
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Scholl Liquiflex Insoles https://amzn.to/3QjoX9z
Grangers Natural Beeswax for Boots https://amzn.to/44bT0Ft
Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Socks https://amzn.to/4agqdT7
Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp
Knee length socks (bug protection for my legs)
Hiking Clothes:
Regatta Burlow Long Sleeve https://amzn.to/4a41D7e
Shorts https://amzn.to/4a8Bwfk
Shirt – Patagonia (100g)
Clothes for Camp:
Down Puffy Decathlon
Foam Flip Flops
Waterproofs:
OMM Women’s Halo Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
FIELD REPAIRS
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq
COOKING
Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q
Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L
Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4
Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot
Lighter
XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8
Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq
Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
Bag for rubbish
MED KIT
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Plasters
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
JOINT SUPPORTS for my hypermobility
Knee https://amzn.to/3WaJxN2
Ankles https://amzn.to/4b8uN5C
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd
Hair bands
Lip balm
Talc
Toothpaste
Tiny mirror
Mini Tweezers
Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC
Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY
Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs
Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
FILMED WITH..
Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M
Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Head Smallrig https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD
Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Suction Mount (for windscreen) https://amzn.to/4dI6EoB
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
SAM the drone:
DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
EDITED WITH..
Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio
Headphones Sony MDR-7506
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
XP Pen Graphic Drawing Tablet https://amzn.to/479ghZE
Music in this Video
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such beautiful music - it is such an important part of my videos and a joy to help me tell my lil adventure stories..
Letting Go – Almost Barely
Time – Aves
Every Part of Me (instrumental) – BASHAM
Let It Out – Ben Fox
Air on the G String – Carmel Quartet
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Carmel Quartet
String Quintet in E Major Op 11 No.5 – Carmel Quartet
Flower Duet (Lakmé) – Hawkins
War Zone – IamDayLight
Toujours – Idokay
What Floor – Idokay
My Home – Louis Island
My Home (instrumental) – Louis Island
Runa Away with Me – Louis Island
With Odins Help – Matthias Förster
Human – Rex Banner
Side Hustle – SLPSTRM
Edge of Possibility – Spearfisher
October 3rd – ZISO
Black Water (instrumental) – Loving Caliber
Hidden Beyond – Aiyo
Skywards – Aiyo
O, It Feels So Good – Par Hagstrom
Por Otra Mujer (instrumental) – Lawd Ito
Skyward Bound – Victor Lundberg
Adventure is Calling – Vens Adams
Space Journey - Hartzmann
All from Epidemic Sound, Artlist & Uppbeat with license
Letting Go – Almost Barely
Time – Aves
Every Part of Me (instrumental) – BASHAM
Let It Out – Ben Fox
Air on the G String – Carmel Quartet
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Carmel Quartet
String Quintet in E Major Op 11 No.5 – Carmel Quartet
Flower Duet (Lakmé) – Hawkins
War Zone – IamDayLight
Toujours – Idokay
What Floor – Idokay
My Home – Louis Island
My Home (instrumental) – Louis Island
Runa Away with Me – Louis Island
With Odins Help – Matthias Förster
Human – Rex Banner
Side Hustle – SLPSTRM
Edge of Possibility – Spearfisher
October 3rd – ZISO
Black Water (instrumental) – Loving Caliber
Hidden Beyond – Aiyo
Skywards – Aiyo
O, It Feels So Good – Par Hagstrom
Por Otra Mujer (instrumental) – Lawd Ito
Skyward Bound – Victor Lundberg
Adventure is Calling – Vens Adams
Space Journey - Hartzmann
All from Epidemic Sound, Artlist & Uppbeat with license
THANK YOU..
I couldn't have attempted this one without help. A huuuge THANK YOU to..
Every kind stranger who stopped to chat, refilled my water, offered me food and drink, or advised me as to where the next shop or pub might be
The wonderful staff and locals of..
Brinklow Fish Bar • Brinklow
Easy Greek • Rugby
Braunston Village Community Cafe • Braunston
Maltsters Country Inn • Badby
New Inn • Abthorpe
The Shoulder of Mutton • Little Horwood
(No affiliation with any, they're just great. Great people, great food and so helpful too)
Ash of Ash Outdoors UK - for creating the start locations and the blind draw, agreeing to drop me off, picking me up after, always being there on the end of the phone and believing that I could do this when I didn't believe in myself
Friends & family - for cheering me on and keeping tabs on me, even though you thought it was nuts
Nick, an environmentalist who was also filming a time-lapse on a certain hill and gave me tea and a biscuit, thanks, it was so lovely to meet you
MSK Doc H.M. for advising me which muscles to strengthen and which to lengthen. With your advice, over the months prior I was able to correct my hip impingement and adductor tendonitis. I wouldn't have been able to even attempt this without your expert guidance (GP on the other hand just told me to 'stop hiking'.. helpful)
Most of all, thanks so much Wild Ones for coming along on this adventure with me. If it weren't for you guys watching, I wouldn't be able to take the time to do this mad stuff in the first place. You allow me to live my weird lil dreams. Thank you 💚
Ooh yes, and links to the cow articles I was looking at (these are just what came up when I searched the subject, there’s lots of info out there if you’re interested):
🐄https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-cows-named-uks-most-30956262
🐄https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/killer-cows-the-one-tonne-menace-bringing-fear-to-the-footpath-ppw6tg92k
🐄https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cows-officially-the-most-deadly-large-animals-in-britain-a6727266.html
Thank you all
Every kind stranger who stopped to chat, refilled my water, offered me food and drink, or advised me as to where the next shop or pub might be
The wonderful staff and locals of..
Brinklow Fish Bar • Brinklow
Easy Greek • Rugby
Braunston Village Community Cafe • Braunston
Maltsters Country Inn • Badby
New Inn • Abthorpe
The Shoulder of Mutton • Little Horwood
(No affiliation with any, they're just great. Great people, great food and so helpful too)
Ash of Ash Outdoors UK - for creating the start locations and the blind draw, agreeing to drop me off, picking me up after, always being there on the end of the phone and believing that I could do this when I didn't believe in myself
Friends & family - for cheering me on and keeping tabs on me, even though you thought it was nuts
Nick, an environmentalist who was also filming a time-lapse on a certain hill and gave me tea and a biscuit, thanks, it was so lovely to meet you
MSK Doc H.M. for advising me which muscles to strengthen and which to lengthen. With your advice, over the months prior I was able to correct my hip impingement and adductor tendonitis. I wouldn't have been able to even attempt this without your expert guidance (GP on the other hand just told me to 'stop hiking'.. helpful)
Most of all, thanks so much Wild Ones for coming along on this adventure with me. If it weren't for you guys watching, I wouldn't be able to take the time to do this mad stuff in the first place. You allow me to live my weird lil dreams. Thank you 💚
Ooh yes, and links to the cow articles I was looking at (these are just what came up when I searched the subject, there’s lots of info out there if you’re interested):
🐄https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-cows-named-uks-most-30956262
🐄https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/killer-cows-the-one-tonne-menace-bringing-fear-to-the-footpath-ppw6tg92k
🐄https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cows-officially-the-most-deadly-large-animals-in-britain-a6727266.html
Thank you all
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