First Tarp Camp | DD Tarp | Solo Bivi Wildcamping
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Well I thought I had planned my first attempt at Tarp camping right , however an unreliable weather forecast put paid to that. Still it was a good test of using a tarp in not really ideal conditions and I can only get better as they say.
I was running out daylight hours so just put up the tarp in a configuration I had seen by papa hiker on YT which was simple and effective as the rain quickly arrived as nightfall set in.
However it was still a good test to see how I faired and hopefully next time it wont be rushed pitch and will have more time around camp .
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really love this kind of nature and landscape, sth good for our souls
Thanks Layila , its my way of recharging the body and mind TFW atb Dave
Good vid buddy .. we been camping in caper for 3 yrs .. befor camping on motorbikes for 20 yrs ... but this year we going 1 week in camper ..following week in tents .. plus some wild camping with me tarp & Rottie lol .. hope we have a good year .. all the best .. cheers & Sam .. p.s we have subscribed to you .. cheers
Thanks for another great video. It felt like we were there with you. I'm glad that you had a good night under the tarp. They can be quite addictive! 😀
Thanks Graham , I didn't feel that at one stage but it turned out good in the end lol TFW atb Dave
Nice one Dave, you kept dry and warm so I'd say it was a success
Absolutely mate , as it did piss down a bit lol .
Well done..typical weather (as usual!). First Tarp and Bivi camp is always a bit challenging until you get a 'system' sorted. I tend to use a DD 3x3 tarp with a ridge line, gives a lot more space and set up options. ATB. Dave
Thanks Dave , just testing the water to say . I can imagine a 3x3 would offer more space but its all a learning curve. atb Dave
Great video. Excellent mix of commentary, video and stills. I'm just returning to tarp camping. Sold my Ionosphere and now have a bivvy bag, hooped bivvy and tarp. Great tarp configuration.
Thanks , I hope you get out plenty in the coming months . tfw atb Dave
Good on you Dave, tarp camping for the first time in march, looked like you enjoyed yourself. Great video. Weather seems to please itself what it does in the Borders !
Cheers Alan , it chased me all over those fells did that weather lol.. It was good to try out atb Dave.
Good one Dave , I've a DD tarp S , it's just the right size for bivi camps . Liked the way you had your tarp set up .
Good camp Dave you were determined to camp I give you that..👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Joe , the old weather gave me the chase around mind . no way was I giving in to it lol . I was quite pleased with the set up nice and compact . Just a pity I ran out of light at the end of the day as would have done a low down on the set up . TFW atb Dave
Love the call of a buzzard. 🦅
Nice film Dave, you got some squally conditions, but it looked a nice place to spend the night.
Great footage of the dipper btw. Roll on Spring and hopefully some decent weather. 🤞🏼
Cheers Robin , some crappy weather on this one with the odd moment of sunshine . Always good to see and hear the local wildlife , spring is here isn't it lol atb Dave
@@BorderRambler spring is still uploading on a 56k modem. 😁
Well done for getting out, it’s a pity about the rain but at least the wind was below 50 miles an hour! Looks like you got the tarp pitching sorted.
Cheers!
Cheers Dan , the weatherman told me lies lol . That pitch kept the rain off at least and wind was very slight down by the river . TFW atb Dave
Nice mate first tarp camp done! I hope you enjoyed it. That setup was nice a low, looks like you’ve being tarp camping for years 👍. Cheers mate, Ant.
Thanks Ant , I just wish I had a little bit more daylight after pitching to enjoy it a bit more . Hopefully after march we will have the lighter nights , yeah I've been tarping for hours and hours lol TFW atb Dave
Border Rambler I’m with you on that Dave, can’t wait for spring and summer 👍
Really beautiful intro that mate, really really enjoyed it. Great music and editing. Looking forward to some bivvy bag sleeps myself when all this passes, hopefully I get better weather than you got haha. Look forward to having a look through some of your other when I have time later. Take care and cheers for the support - Tom.
Thanks Tom , I am hoping to do few more tarp/bivvy camps when all this blows over . And yes try and do it in nicer weather lol TFW atb Dave
great first tarp wild camp... liked the way you set the tarp up... make me want to give it a go... well done mate
Thanks , I would deffo give it a go if you can but more suited to dry weather lol atb Dave
Have a nice time
Thanks for watching 👍🏻 Dave
Loved that spot you camped in , always nice to have flowing water close by, the tarp set up looked really good , nice and taut, I've only ever used a tarp between two trees without using poles, looked a good camp, weather men never get it right these days, all the best mate 👍
Thanks Gaz , I enjoyed my first tarp camp and hopefully get to do another this year ? The weather chased me all over those hills lol . take care atb Dave
Cool set up Dave, very tight tarp, looked good, suits you this tarp malarkey. Wonderful woodlands you have up on them hills. Enjoyed this mate. Lee
Thanks Lee , I had already had the tie out in the places needed so just had peg it out and poles in place , its very quiet up in these hills . TFW atb Dave
The weather was a good test for the tarp Dave. It sounded like one of those ASMR films for a bit. I did a night in just a bivvy bag last year and woke up with a slug on my face 😂. Good to see you out again mate ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
The rain seems to be following me lately lol and I wouldnt like to wake up with a slug on my face either , but it was good to be out again atb Dave
hahaha slug in the face - love it!!
Good effort that man, amazing what a few hundred miles will do. Woke to crystal blue skies and the thickest frost of the year thus far. The tarp is christened, here's to warm dry nights and no foxes from here on in ;)
Thanks Si , weather couldn't make its mind up the forecast was so different to the actual . Did you not get out and enjoy it ? Tarp christened and not afraid to use it now lol . Cant guarantee no foxes mind ....
@@BorderRambler No, I've found myself busy making sure my elderly parents and 100 year old grandfather are 'ready' and we have plans. Seems my brother has contracted the virus today so it's all on me for a bit.
@@rialobran Family first , yes its very worrying times and busy times for you ... Hope your brother will be fine and stay safe in these unknown times .
@@BorderRambler Thanks, you too :)
Only idiots tarp and bivi in those conditions Dave 😂. What did you reckon to the tarp? I was quite pleased with mine. I have set up the same as you several times. Now I prefer to let my legs hang out and have the extra space to the side. Cracking video mate and as you say....it's good to get out and get nee sleep. I can vouch for that.
That’s us paul lol , yes very pleased so far . Still learning different setups not tried the one you had anyway my bivi doesn’t seem that watertight 😂 so no legs hanging out yet . When you hear other campers saying they have had 8 hours kip I am so jealous 😠 TFW atb Dave
Love a tarp/bivvi camp me. Looked a good set up. I was thinking ooh that’s nice and neat then you said “as usual a mess”😂 shows how messy I am. Nice tarpage too. Looked nice and stealthy and tight. You’ll do more and when you get a calm clear dry night you’ll be hooked. 👍 Atb
Me tidy nah , its not camping without a mess . I'm learning a few setups but just keep it simple for this one . look forward to the better weather if it comes and we are allowed out ! atb Dave
Great to see you tarping it and a brilliant location by the looks of things. Just a shame about the weather. ATB Andy
Cheers Andy , it was just good to get out and try something different atb Dave
I saw your Shoutout from WYE Explorer so I thought I’d come across and check out your channel. The tarp looked like it performed well albeit the weather wasn’t too kind for you. Great exercise hiking out into the bush. Hopefully they can get the weather right for you in the next one mate so it’s more comfortable Gday from Australia mate 🤝🇦🇺 and new friend here supporting 👍
Thanks for dropping by and checking my video, it was an enjoyable hike and camp even in the rain . Don’t know when I will be out next as whole country is in lockdown ! Thanks for watching and subbing atb Dave 👍🏻
Cracking video Dave I was sat watching the weather fronts moving in on ros hill it was moving down on the east and west of our location over the cheviot hills and and the coast line looked great obviously not if you were in it 😂😂 you had a good setup mate midges out all ready the first location looked dodgy second one looked mint atvb jimmy 😎😎
Yep I was in it lol , not bad for an amateur so thats 2 setups I know now😂The first spot was a tree graveyard the second felt right . TFw atb Dave
You were battling with the shifting weather there Dave. It had you on the run mate. But look where you ended up. That has to be a new favorite. I reckon it's nicely tucked away. As for the set up it looked top rate. The Dipper was wonderful. Good going. All the best. Mark
Thanks Mark , the weather just didn't know what to do . Luckily I did and that was to head down out of those winds . Always handy having safeplaces up your sleeve . I could have watched them all morning mark the pair were busy nest building on the riverbank . TFW atb Dave
@@BorderRambler A pleasure Dave. It was very interesting in fact seeing what you would do or where you would end up. Yeah they're lovely birds.
Nice setup mate. 👍 Did you buy the mini table from Valley and Peak? Looks good.
Thanks, think I got mine from ultra light outdoor gear . But yes it is a valley and peak table atb Dave
Well done keeping dry under the tarp after such a rainy night, Dave. I like the way you set up the tarp. How are you coping with your bivi? I went out wild camping with my bivi last night (using the Alpkit Soloist ground sheet). The outer surface of my sleeping bag always gets quite wet when used inside the bivi. I am assuming that this is caused by condensation of my breath. However, it still gets wet when keeping the head well outside the bivi on dry warm nights. Did you try your's in the summer? I will probably use the inner tent of the Alpkit Soloist in the future (without the bivi). Have you had more recent experiences with the bivi?
Unfortunately that was my last camp before lockdown and I havent done a bivi since , but I upgraded my bivi to the hunka XL as I found the standard size too small too fit my mat and bag in . I am avoiding using it at the moment as too many midges etc will try again when it comes in to autumn . I did have condensation but I thought it was because there was little room in the bivi for the bag to breathe. I suppose it all depends on weather , humidity and wind . This camp was damp with little or no wind and right next to a stream . atb Dave
Rather tempted to invest in a tarp and bivvy. For you is the attraction of tarp camping lower pack weight or waking up with breeze on your face? Perhaps both? Also where did you get your foil mat. There are lots out there but yours look better quality. Cheers
Both weight and the breeze and to try something I have never done before, I got the mat from treadlite gear and its very durable and folds nicely away . www.treadlitegear.co.uk/ripstop-aluminium-camping-groundsheet-footprint-for-exped--neoair-88-p.asp
TFW atb Dave
Just ordered one too. Thanks Dave
nee sleep what more do you want lol. joking aside dave I would genuinely love to know what it feels like to get a proper nights kip on a wild camp. well that's the tarp christened . looked a canny configuration .take it easy.geordie
I will sleep well tonight tho lol , the sound of the river at night was loud even with plugs in !! It was a good test tho TFW atb Dave 👍🏻
Thanks for the tarp demo, Border Rambler. What size is the tarp, please?
Thanks the tarp is 2.8m x 1.5m atb Dave
well done for your first tarp camping
Life is much easier with a 3x3 tarp (Alpkit Rig7)
Thanks mate , I can well believe it lol atb Dave
Nee hope with Cumbrian weather at present..it always seems to do the opposite... you pitched up in a decent spot as well fairly sheltered but bet it was still a tad drafty overnight though but it looked a good set up for a 1st bash at it. Im hoping the weather improves as it looks like events will be all off with this virus crack😷.Going out camping in the wilds isnt a bad idea right now .🤔atb Mark
It is supposed to settle down after today , but the weather chased me all over those fells in Sunday lol , it wasn’t do crafty we’re I pitched but those midgy thing were out . Camping in the hills is a good way to isolate from the rest of the world . This good easily drag on until late summer it’s all uncharted waters from here on . Stay safe atb Dave 👍🏻
Loved the buzzard 'mewing' at the start....something I never tire of. Great footage of the dippers too. Where was the church and castle near the start Dave? They looked very interesting. Best wishes, Chris
Thanks Chris always plenty of birdlife around the forests and streams , the church and castle are in Bewcastle . TFW atb Dave
Guess the weather gods like you as much as they do me 🤪
Liked the tarp and bivi set up. Looked much better than the test run. I too have recently gone down this route but yet to try it out. Plans for the mountains with minimal kit! Which brings me to ask, with a super light tarp and bivi, how come you had such a large packed rucksack?
You weren't in the area were you lol , i will look forward to seeing your trips with the tarp . I'm not sure why my bag was so full lol it was under 12kg but I do carry too much stuff that I didn't use . I need to put it on a diet and get it below 10kg . TFW atb Dave
What size tarp did you use? Thanks for uploading. I really enjoyed that
Thanks its the DD superlight Tarp S 2.8m x 1.5m atb Dave
@@BorderRambler cheers dude. Thanks for the prompt response I really appreciate it. Do you recommend it for solo trips?
@@PACEUK22 No worries , I do but preferably on drier camps. Its lightweight and packs really small .
Hat's off to you for doing the tarp wild camp but in my view it's just way too much hassle and discomfort for no real weight saving, tent for me every time. Atb Darren
Thanks, It had to be tried Darren , my tent will be out next time pal TFW atb Dave
Cool.. I have used my dd tarp M several times with a similar set up. And it works for me. But bivy bag is a must.
However I was always trying to fit trekking pole underneath the tarp to make sure that water isn't comming inside a shelter.. I was always worried if the loop is 45 degree up like in your set up, then in heavy downpour it will get wet so technically water will be dripping under the tarp and eventually slide down right on me. Have your experienced smth like this?
Thanks no but I haven’t experienced really heavy rain in it , I suppose in heavy the big hole at the front would eventually let water in . I suppose it depends also if the wind drives the rain in aswell. And yes a bivi bag is a must even for morning dew etc TFW atb Dave
Nice one Dave 👍 I would say result! Finding some shelter from the wind and staying dry is the best you can hope for. Lovely opening scenes again and a pleasure to watch. Just out of interest what bivvy bag did you use? Atb Anthony
Thanks Anthony , out of the wind made it so much easier . I used the alpkit hunka but my bag was damp in the morning not sure if it failed or condensation ?? TFW atb Dave
A camping Jasper Carrot, great channel and content with sum stunning views, and a sub from me too. 👍😀🍾🥂🍷🤞😄 all the best for the new year.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the sub , glad you liked the video atb Dave
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Well done Alfie , your on the ball little fella .
cool, nice camp, all seems to work dandy.. a dipper!! wow..
I'm sorry, but I must say - I've been working in forestry and green space for 30 odd years - whoever is in charge of forestry commission up there is an absolute nutcase..
Thanks mate , yes the leave an absolute mess everywhere and leave the place looking like a bomb has hit it . Its all about the money cut replant cut replant and on . One of main paths in here has been ruined due to the amount of crap left strewn everywhere .TFW atb Dave
@@BorderRambler .. i could go on a rant..
I choose not to.
Great camp out!
Thanks 👍🏻
@@spijkerpoes I bet a rant from you David would be very philosophical and metaphysical.
@@ScotsWildcamper yep it would.. and quite messy too
Cheers Eddieeee
Great channel. New subscriber here. It would be awesome to collaborate with you somehow or maybe even give each other’s channels a plug. All the best Ben
Thanks for the sub Ben , I have subbed your new channel mate atb Dave 👍🏻
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Thankyou , glad you liked the video atb Dave