35 Beginner Camping Mistakes!
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2024
- A compilation of mistakes to avoid and handy tips for Camping & Wilderness Survival! May your journeys into the wild be blessed!
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Sweet Baby Jesus, HE HAS RETURNED!
He returned 3 videos ago
@@usernamesta3334 I musta missed #2
@@usernamesta3334every upload is a gift from the gods as you never know when Alfie decides decides to take another year long break :)
@@PenntuckytheCrag titled ‘campers guide to mushroom identification’.
Naaa,,your late.
"The forest has eyes everywhere.. . you won't get away with it". Best line!! Glad your posting again, sir!
If you've ever done a poo in the forest, beware!
@@subliminalvibes it's not just that - I've seen things you people wouldn't believe
Tell me more @@gordslater
Went on a backpacking trip with a friend who left her insulating pad in the car because she brought frozen food making her pack too heavy. After hiking 5 miles up in the mountains, we gathered wood, built a fire, ate our meal, had a shot or two of schnapps, and went to sleep. It was an open lean-to setup with mesh bunks above ground. I stayed awake until the flames went down.
My friend didn't change her socks, so they were damp. She didn't have her insulation pad, and her sleeping bag was not enough to keep her warm. The alcohol lowered her body temperature, too. Heat exits the body from our heads and our feet... I don't believe she had a hat on her head. She woke up in a panic, shaking uncontrollably, in the beginnings of hypothermia!
I got the fire stoked back up while she got her pack down from the tree, so she could put on her thinsulate rain gear. She had to go pee, so she took her flashlight and went far enough behind the trees, the light of the campfire was blocked by the lean-to. I could hear her calling my name in a panic, watching her walk back and forth on a ridge, clueless where she was in the dark. I guided her back to camp.
With the fire going, wearing her thinsulate, she was able to warm up enough to stop the shaking and ward off full blown hypothermia. Five miles up the mountain on a pitch black night, a tricky trail in parts... and we didn't have cell phones back then... it was damn scary! After that event, I took a Wilderness Basics Training and vowed to never backpack with anyone who did not have similar training. It's just too risky to hike with unaware people.
No need no man, hahah! Yes, until sh*t hits the fan. Fortunately, you were there. Great story.
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calm down.
Identify as a tortoise 🤣 I heard a story while on a course, a guy with lots of expensive gear set up his bivvy over a mouse hole, woke up terrified as it had eaten it's way through to escape, toilet paper wasn't enough to save him. So always check your not setting up camp on someone else's house.
Mike Harding - the Viking Helmet - you're not even safe as a tortoise
Oh what a laugh you gave me, thank you! 😂
I always bring extra socks. Clean dry socks are always nice in the morning
Amen brother
At my age, undies too. All too often.....
Put on the dry socks in the evening, before entering your sleeping bag! You`ll sleep better!
Clean dry wool socks & underwear are worth their weight in gold! A soggy bottom or feet is so miserable
Not just in the morning, change your socks prior to climbing into your sleeping bag for the night.
"That's exactly what bacteria want you to think!"😀😂
Was listening and logging in to Amazon to buy that emergency blanket I've been meaning to get, when I just had to pause and marvel at the line at 12:15, "Think of yourself as a temporarily homeless person who identifies as a tortoise, and you will have the correct mindset."
Alfie Zen. 💮🙏
Wow. I thought he said to identify as a Tourist, not a tortoise. I stilled laughed. Alfie makes you do that.
@@toomanyhobbies400 he said tortoise.
My heart warms, Alfie is making videos again, all is well with the World 🌎 👍
Great beginners guide!
I would add:
1. Sleeping bag ratings are tested on dummies with a base layer on.
2. Eat before sleep
3. Check batteries in lamps ( recommend headlamps)
4. Tell someone you are in regular contact with what your plans are an when you plan to be back in case of emergency
5. Have a waterproof bag with spare clothes and essential gear
Thanks for the video Alfie
REMINDER than 100% of waterways within the continental United States test positive for Giardia. YES, 100%. Water filters are not optional.
Got a source?
@@PlantZoneUSA
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This is 100% true folks! What worse-internationals are bringing diseases we had irradicated 60+yrs ago back here and none of us have any immunity for these diseases,viruses, and bacteria. Next you need to worry about what they are dumping down their drains as well like meds. Get a water filter for your house and your water bottle NOW! This can affect you and your family in your home right now! It's happening in TX. As we speak.
Agreed! Most folks Don't realize people are dumping and flushing trash,meds ect down our drains now here in the USA!! People with diseases that have been irradicated from our country 50yrs ago are back with a vengeance. Internationals coming here going in the facilities are contaminating our waterways,drinking water included with bacteria, viruses and meds that they are "flushing" here in the USA! Just think of covid19. How very easy it was for lots to get this virus. More are coming. Get a filter,a good one for your house and your water bottle you carry. Don't drink out of a water fountain cause ya don't know where or how that water was disinfected,even if it was. Nobody's coming to help you-do it yourself!!
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You brighten many a persons day with your videos!!! So glad you are back.
Omg I love your videos!!!! As SOON as this popped up I clicked!! I didn't realize you'd posted in the last couple of months!! Welcome back! You're amazing!
I was watching a live stream, now it on pause lol
@@bennyhill4228 totally worth it!!!
I can't believe it, another tremendous sermon from the forest God. Alfie you are responsible for me getting into bushcraft, which then gave me the confidence to go wild camping in the mountains. Can't thank you enough, you literally changed my life.
I'm in the wood as of watching this, I'd happily use my precious phone battery charge to watch Alfie, any day
The water one is huge! People forget that animals can bathe and use the water as a toilet🤮
I hate when Jigsaw is roaming around outside while I'm trying to sleep!
So many things mentioned that I never would have even thought about! Brilliant survivalist, that is why you are a king❤
THE KING HAS RETURNED!!!!
And he's brought Gollum with him 🤣
Bro you're like 3 months behind. 😂
13:00 eating before sleeping also keeps you warmer at night.
Arumatai: It can lead to acid-reflux though, so don't leave it too late.
@@StevenKeeryNo, that's caused by eating TOO MUCH before bed.
There's a big difference.
@@subliminalvibes After a meal you should be upright (head higher than stomach)for 2 hours. It doesn't have to be a big meal to have reflux.
@@intherockies I've never had reflux in my life, sorry.
He's the David Attenborough of camping! That video is absolutely brilliant. Inspiring with humour thrown in. After years of wild camping, can say you've covered the main parts. Well done that man!
I often take a large and solid trash bag, especially for one day hikes. It can be used for sitting on something dry when it rained, as a liner inside your backpack to protect your stuff from long or torrential rain. It can even be used as some shelter if you cut it and use it as a tarp or cover.
You can wear it by cutting holes for your head and harms.
You could even carry water in it if you are lost in some hot, dry area...
Love these kinda videos mate makes me wanna get out there 💪
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Water info is essential..no matter how near to the spring head its can still be dodgy...a rotting stag laying over a spring got myself learned.
its good having you back
He always returns when we need him most!
While hiking the king's trail in northern Sweden, I set up camp along a river. The following morning, while enjoying my morning tea, I spotted a herd of reindeer on the other side of the river, so I stayed very still as not to disturb them. They stopped right across the river from my tent, and then one entered the water. Then another. Then they ALL STARTED RUNNING ACROSS THE RIVER TOWARDS MY TENT!
I had set up camp right by a natural river crossing spot! Thankfully I was able to make enough of a ruckus to make them go around, a stomped tent would've put a rather large damper on my mood. I still wonder what would have happened if I had set my alarm for an hour later...
Bit of a unique experience, but do keep animal trails in mind when setting up camp, lest you be awakened by a hoof on your sternum.
This lol I recently just set up on a game trail that was frequented by black bears. That was some night
I sleep like a baby in the woods immediately after sundown, expecialy if i listen to a werewolf or vampire story and i wake up in the morning when the birds start to sing . It is so relaxing
I am saving this for tomorrow night, just to be able to fully enjoy it, and I cannot express how excited I am about that, nor the anticipation I feel in my core.
For me it was the night time temperature. Space blankets and wool socks for life!
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I will never forget the sight of a tall, slender pine tree on top of my husband’s huge truck, crushed so completely that my son’s car seat wasn’t even visible underneath. No one was in the the truck, thank goodness, but never EVER underestimate those fragile looking trees. Never.
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I knew I stayed subscribed for a reason.
Two years ago my wife and I went camping in an area neither of us were familiar with. The entire area was soft and muddy like marsh lands. We ended up scrapping the entire trip as my wife wasn’t wearing proper hiking shoes and ended up ruining her sneakers. Highly recommend camping in areas that have either been used for camping and recommended or in areas that you’re familiar with the terrain.
Awesome
We have been waiting a long time for another video
Glad you're out
making 1 for us all
Love the comedy 😂 been camping every day the last 2 years love it🌞
Woo more Alfie content
You are truely back my friend, i love it.
Thank you for coming back to us!
I love that you came back.
His majesty has returned with another one.... GG well played
Love the Canadian lore reference "or run from the Wendigo"
I am a Canadian camper and have no idea what a Wendigo is.
@user-vg6pj2my2n from The Canadian Encyclopedia.
"A windigo (or wendigo) is a supernatural being belonging to the spiritual traditions of Algonquian-speaking First Nations in North America. Windigos are described as powerful monsters that have a desire to kill and eat their victims. In most legends, humans transform into windigos because of their greed or weakness. Various Indigenous traditions consider windigos dangerous because of their thirst for blood and their ability to infect otherwise healthy people or communities with evil. Windigo legends are essentially cautionary tales about isolation and selfishness, and the importance of community."
@@user-vg6pj2my2nThat's exactly what a Wendigo would say
SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK !! You helped me through a lot those last years with your video. Thanks a lot for everything :).
The odds of me seeing the notification are crazy low. I turned on an old phone that had it enabled 3 minutes ago. Welcome back! I've got a couple vids to catch up on I guess
Alfie, you're a star mate. Keep shining whenever the need takes you
Been a long day at work, looking forward to watching this one!
Brilliant safety content, as usual! Thanks for keeping us alive!
amazing beginners guide!! i would also like to add that hand warmers or body warmers are SO good when your sleeping bag isn’t warm enough. they definitely saved me the last time i was in the bush
No way!! He’s back!!
I used to watch these with my mates having a smoke.
Now I’m sat with my 7 year old getting tips!!!
Props Alfie!!! ❤
My favourite british man, thank you!
Snowed a bunch today.. this warmed up my day! Thanks AA
I agree with all the small items that become essentials, even in a laptop bag on a working day. Colleagues or yourself might just need some pain killers or respite from unpredictable bowels.😅
lol everyone is so stoked he’s back. Me too. Can’t believe it.
Great to see you back and a great video!
Excellent tips.
I scout alternate locations nearby...contingency plans are always good.
I usually spend a day or two preparing my next campsite ahead of time if I'm able to.
It always helps.
Being firesafe and wildlife safe are huge as well as weather/sun/wind/shade/route selections.
Saw backed machete, a good knife, flashlight are absolute musts.
(Jute or Paracord are good to pack too.)
I always carry several bic lighters and a few match books.
Keep your tent closed as much as possible, don't need creepy crawlies or snakes in your bed at night.
Very good video.
Excellent tips. It has taken me more than a decade to realise most of those and you added a good few on top. I've got pretty well near hypothermia on a few occasions and been lucky to avoid being hit by a falling tree or branch. Imposible to tell for sure when a tree is in a dangerous condition; even solid looking ones will sometimes succumb to an overnight storm.
One tip. I've never had any ill effects from using dead leaves or moss, where plentiful for what you suggest taking paper for. Always dig a small depression in the ground first, just like a badger does, and cover after.
YES THANK GOD THE MYTH IS BACK!!!
This video is GOLD for the beginners and a good reminder for the more advanced...we've come to expect nothing less from Alfie. Thanks for the upload mate.
There is a local mountain that we hiked up quite regularly. Every time we sleep at the top, we are WAY over prepared and carry to much stuff.
One trip, we all decided to skip over the shelter since it was middle of summer. We learned right quick that it can get VERY windy. I've been camping in middle of winter on much bigger mountains before. This was still one of the coldest I have ever felt. I emptied my backpack and was huddled against rocks to try and keep myself warm. None of us slept that night. We started hiking back home at ~5am since we did not want to be on that mountain for another minute.
Is he back !!!???? Missed Ya Alfie 😂❤
No. Just your imagination!!
Awesome video man. And great tips all the way around! So glad to have you dispersing knowledge again.🔥
🍜🌌 I try to always have a small towel, clean pair of underwear and clean socks no matter where I'm at.. they're often the difference between being super uncomfortable and being cozy and happy.
No one ever regretted ever bringing extra socks, clean undies or a towel.
Awesome! One of the few creators for whom I drop everything I'm doing to watch when they upload.
Such a welcome sight. Thank you Alfie! 😊
Just made my year!!! Thank you ALFIE. Been watching the intro to #14 for years. You know, the “she fell over” one. Got the wife and I through the rough lockdown years bro! We LOVE YOU!
I'm so glad you're back Alfie!
Thanks for this video, amazing stuff as always!
Great to see you back mate . Always one of the best for your content . Keep it up im sure youve being missed by many 👍
Good vid! I’ve seen lots of these mistakes. One note: when setting up your tent make SURE your ground cloth does NOT stick out! If the ground cloth sticks out from under the tent floor, rain falls on the ground cloth & migrates under your tent between the tent floor & ground cloth, creating a very cold puddle under you. Tuck in your ground cloth!
Thanks for taking the time to do more videos! Greatly missed and appreciated! Cheers Newfoundland, Canada!
Awesome you're back, hope you keep posting. I actually straight away drop everything to try and watch your videos when I get the notification.
omg👀 me fan-girling right now alfie lol😅 love your humor, your storytelling-style aaand! omg your VOICE! 🥰 the man, the myth, the legend! God bless you Alfie!🥳 Peace❤️🕊️
You coming back to youtube brings me great joy. Thank you.
HE'S BACK!!
All of these we, as adult Boy Scout leaders, taught our troop. A large Zip-Loc bag makes for a good garbage bag. Also, a small travel size package of baby wipes makes for a very refreshing sponge-bath type of cleaning after a long day. A simple wipe down goes a long way to feeling more comfortable.
We also taught that before packing your backpack, etc, take large gallon size Zip-Loc bags and separate your clothes and put them in the bags and press the air out and zip it shut. They make for more space and they all go inside a large garbage bag placed inside the backpack and twist a goose neck aroundbthe top and tuck down inside the side of the pack. This way, if the backpack were to somehow get wet, all of your clothes stay dry.
Glad you are back again. What a valuable video. Thank you.
As a guy who was homeless in the forest I also recommend building a fire before you set up your tent it takes a bit more work but it helps to find the best layout for your camp
It is better to have and not need than to need and not have. I experienced hypothermia once on a motorcycle camping trip in Texas in the middle of summer. It was 90 F, temp dropped into the 60s as some rain blew through, Wet clothes, a nice breeze and a 30 degree drop in temperature soon had me shivering uncontrollably. It was a miserable few hours until I got dry enough and warm enough to stop shaking.
Hell yeah, he’s back!! Love watching his videos. Keep it up. I truly enjoy your videos.
Holy helll!!! I can't believe this just came across my feed. He is back! Thanks for the new video Alfie!
Always good to see your videos.
Awesome to see a video from ya bro. Thanks for the upload.. full watch and enjoyed.
30odd years ago, we were taking a trip down the Danube river, in a cheap inflatable boat. Looking for a proper place for spending the night, we went into the old side-arms .. pulled up the boat, secured it to a handy tree, and hiked a couple hundred meters until we found a bit of dry sandbank that was raised about half a meter above the rest.
Set up the tent, went to sleep. At around 3am I got up to relieve myself, zipped open the tent flap, shone my light around ... well, we were on an island. A visibly shrinking island at that. Wet and miserable hilarity ensued.
Lesson learned: if camping near flowing water, look for flood marks - and then go a couple meters higher. At least.
so glad your back
You're so glad his back.... what?
What did his back do?
Great video, Alfie. I'm so glad you're back! 💯💥
Alfie, love your videos. Clean simple logic with dry british humor. I love it. Glad your back. More pls
Broooo I remember watching your stuff ages agoooo good memories lol and nice to see you still uploading
One of the first channels to got me into bushcraft and sorts. Thank you Alfie for still uploading! You’re gold!
It is very good to see you. I hope you have been well. Love your info, especially your humor.
I love this video, well put together.
Another reason to not pitch your tent near bodies of water or under tall trees is if an unexpected lightning storm crops up. They are both locations where lightning strikes first.
The attitude of the presenter is very much appreciated. This video has a lot of good advice for visitors to the forest.
That was infotainment at it's best. I'm about to make my first bikepacking tours and this comes in handy. Thanks mate, subbed!
HE IS BACK!!
I love this guy...his videos are informative, clever with added funny. Keep them coming!
Praaiiise the outdoor LORD, his deciple has RETURNED finally!! 🎉
Welcome back! I loved watching your videos over and over to get the names of those shromies.I was sad you moved on. Glad to see you back!
A little addition to point 20 (Lights), if you're in an area with tons of insects, use a red light. Since they aren't attracted to it, and won't swarm you.
i've missed your videos so much Alfie! Thank you for gracing us these last couple months
I am in total agreement with all of Alfie's edicts! To paraphrase, "Thou shall neosporin any cut no matter how seemingly trivial it is", or "Bring though one's own torch for thy friends are somewhat forgetful or assume they will be `out of the woods` by nightfall". I can add one or two if I may. If you camp with others, bring your own stove too, for additional sources of hot water will make one feel useful (and you don't have to wait in line for the hot cocoa!)