Struggles to Go Camping: Does This Stop You Too?
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- I brought my Lanshan 2 out for a spin on a night when really, I wasn't feeling it and I struggled to just get myself out of the house. Somethings things aren't always as easy as they might seem.
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A man after me own heart, rich tea and digestive biscuits!
😄 you can't go wrong
Do something for yourself? Ha... I'm 60. 93-year-old mom, 88-year-old mom and dad in-laws, 5 girls, 5 grandkids, Wife, dog, cats. What is backpacking? I have been waiting 30 years to do a week backpacking. There's always hope. That said... I am very blessed and appreciate it. Thanks for the video. Great work.👴
It's like the weather, if I waited for nice weather to be able to go camping I wouldn't get out half as much as I do. If you wait for a week to free up you will never get out, take a few hours to have a quick over nighter. If you are happy, every around you will benefit. Sometimes we have to be a little selfish. It's not easy, I often feel guilty for going but I'm a better dad and husband because of it. That's just my opinion but I hope you can get out sooner rather than later 🍀
I haven't been out camping in months for exactly these reasons. Even just this past week I was all packed and made an excuse not to go. Hoping I can get over it soon as it's doing my head in. That was an idyllic spot you found there Jason. Cheers.
I've done the exact same thing too many times. It's a battle against your self, there's an arsehole in there that wants you to be miserable. In my experience you have to quite literally visualise him in your mind so that you can tell him to feck off and go do what you love doing. It won't be easy but it gets easier the more you do it 🍀
Man, I've literally just uploaded a video where I talk about exactly the same thing!
Anxiety has stopped me in my tracks many times! Making daft excuses as to why I "can't" go camping. No idea why it happens because once I'm out, it actually does me the world of good.
Frustrating thing but you're not alone mate. 👍
Yep that sounds exactly like me, anxiety can make you really feel like you don't want to go too. It can make me feel extremely tired for the whole day and as soon as I decide not to go I feel absolutely grand. It's mad, cheers for watching man 🍀
brill vid, I think the old battle with anxiety haunts a lot of us. Like others have said, it's easy to find excuses not to go and I've fallen foul of that many times and regretted not getting out.
Love the channel
I've given in many times in the past, I always regret it. Cheers Andy 🍀
Hey, thanks for sharing this. I thought I was the only one that this happens to. Really enjoy your video's and your laughter is contagious LOL
No worries man, I get those feelings most times but this time was stronger than it has been lately. Cheers for watching the videos, take her handy 🍀
I appreciate your honesty Jason - in sharing how hard it was to drag yourself out of the door to your home to spend a night camping in the outdoors...and how at ease you became once you finally got your tent pitched and settled in.
Tea and digestive in hand...life can be very good sometimes. And I am glad you share those precious moments with us.
I would much rather regret the things in life I attempted than the things in life I never tried.
I love that saying, you are spot on. I'm already looking forward to the next one 🍀
Just over my first venture out, managed a day hike. Was wondering what my next venture would be and woke up thinking about a local spot and thought yeah and then the excuses came like it's private property, it's cold, it might not work out. As my psychiatrist would say just do it. Love watching.❤❤
That's the best thing, just do it. When you gain the experience you'll be far less worried about being seen or being moved on etc. Fair play for getting out 🙌🍀
I’ve only recently discovered your channel and I’m glad I did! Great videos and thanks a million for sharing.
Glad you like them, cheers for watching 🍀
Dreams buddy dreams! Well when you can sleep 💤
Cheers man 🍀
Jason, a lovely spot👍 and a lovely looking cup of tea☕ The ginger nuts are in the race too I would say👍 Always the same that when you are out there it all falls into place, when you give yourself that push to get out👍 Lovely evening light and that calming sound of flowing water is good have alongside the tent 👍 A lovely morning too with the mist hanging around and a nice solid 2 hours sleep isn't to be sniffed at😊
I may try the ginger nuts, I know you are a fan of those. I've been told to up my game when it comes to the biscuits 😄 It was great to get out, I'll have to head back to that spot sometime and maybe enjoy the morning as well as the night before 🤞
Great video Jason!! I have the same issues with getting older and a bad back but my biggest thing for me anymore is the initial getting off my backside and just going! Thanks for sharing and for your honesty brother 🙏😁👍👊👊🌲🌳🏕️🔥🌳🌲
You are definitely not alone there, thanks a mill for joining me 🙌🍀
@@RamblingOn 😁👍👊🙏😃🏕️🔥🌳🌲
Always like the videos. Always have the anxiety when I go out by myself too. Thanks for sharing a bit of your peace and quiet.
It's amazing how many people are saying the same thing. I never realised so many people were affected by it, cheers for joining me man 🍀
That spot where you pitched up is one of the most idyllic places to camp that I've ever seen. Bloody hell, mate.
I doubt I was alone in saying 'it's up here' and pointed at my head when you said it yourself about the stag, lol. I'm an amateur street-photographer, so am always at the ready if I see something or someone that catches my eye. But when that moment in time has gone, I'm never annoyed. Because as you say, it's all in your head. Think of it this way, you could have gotten a picture, that you wouldn't be happy with anyway, and then showed people. Fair enough. But to actually *describe* the creature and give people an account of how majestic it was and almost surreal and unique the situation in that moment for you would to me, be better than a rushed snapshot.
Mate, that you *got* to the front door and then pushed your mind and body through it is something to self-acknowledge. I totally get you. Alike yourself, I'm no stranger to anxiety and I wouldn't be surprised if you too have times when just getting out of bed is a struggle, let alone the front door. Little victories mate, little victories...
Thanks for the video and the effort that goes into it. I appreciate you fella'..
Handy taking her..!
.....wait....🤔
I've got some sexier spots that I'll be going to over the next few weeks all going well. 100% I often just stand and watch, I only reach for the camera if I know that it will be worth it, a rushed shot is not as good as a detailed memory.
There are so many people who go through the same thing, I never realised it was so common until everyone began commenting here. Little victories add up to big victories, every time we get out there are no regrets. Deciding to stay home will leave you regretting that decision for days.
Thanks a mill for watching all the videos, I appreciate it. Keep her lit 😉😄🍀
Nice video Jason. Nothing like getting away even when you dont really feel like it. Great to unwind...
Thanks Alan, I would have regretted staying put so I'm happy that I pushed through it. Cheers for the donation by the way, not sure if you saw the last video but I wanted to say thanks again 🙌🍀
A few seconds in is that the landshan lol. Oh stop the anxiety is the worst and most annoying thing ever. I'm glad you over rited it and got out
😄 it has been a while. Cheers Lisa 🍀
This awesome video popped up on my feed this morning while I’m sitting at home, regretting my decision to bail on backpack camping in the Catskills yesterday. Thanks for sharing your story with us, friend. It’s good knowing I’m not alone in dealing with getting out the door and going through with the plan. Here’s to many more adventures for all of us!
You are most definitely not alone my friend, there are so many people going through the same battles. We just have to keep trying, all the best 🍀🍀
You are becoming a biscuit coniseeur......rich tea, fig rolls, digestives. What next😅. Great to see you out. It's the daily routines of life that can hamper our insight to go out camping and immerse ourselves with the outdoors/nature. Still Loving the videos. Look forward to the next.
😄 I've been told I should up my supply. Cheers for watching, the next one is coming together, hopefully I'll have it up at the weekend too 🤞🍀
Bless you Jason
I’m out tonight because of you vid!
Was not going to go but sure you pushed yourself and thought I need to do it.
I’m out enjoying it thank you !
Out in the Abisko
Cheers Graham
That's savage, I hope you had a good night. You are getting great use from the Abisko⛺
@@RamblingOn
Yeh really good thanks Jason love it 👌👌👍
I know exactly what you mean mate as I feel the same way before a camp, but once I'm out and about it just feels right. I'm glad you did get out for a camp as I always enjoy watching your video's. Well done mate keep up the good work 👍
Cheers Mike, I'm glad I push through it and got out 🍀
Beautiful spot Jason 👌 I can see why you enjoy it so much 👍
Cheers Niall 🍀
Nice video. I enjoy the honesty and lack of ego. Getting your trainers on and out the door is definitely the hardest part. Just got to keep resisting the little voice in the head saying ‘stay at home’.
All the best mate 🙏
Cheers man, I'll keep ignoring that little voice. It always works out better when I do. Take her handy man 🍀
Anxiety, I have the same myself, so hard to push yourself sometimes. I just keep doing it until getting out is normal. Great video, thanks for sharing, I hope it made you want to get out more.
I'm the same, just keep getting out regardless. It doesn't affect me as much these days but that night it was pretty bad. I've been out since and had an interesting night shall we say 😄
@@RamblingOn haha hopefully it's on record 😄 I'll look forward to the video 👌
I think them thoughts and feelings are only natural and I also get them from time to time.
I personally think it's our body's way of getting us in a state of alertness just like previous generations many moons ago when in an unfamiliar area. I am a lot of accepting of it now when it does occur.
Great video!
That makes a lot sense, anxiety is a natural thing after all. I'll just do my best to keep getting out and that way it kind of takes the power away from those negative feelings. Cheers, thanks for watching 🍀
Great video Jason, back in the old stomping grounds of the slieve blooms i see! mighty! yes, what you say is 100%, i haven't been out camping as I have those thoughts, what if etc etc, I think we want it to go perfect otherwise dont go, but in reality, we just need to get out there! Keep up the good videos sir.
I'm working on going Nationwide over the next few months 😄 100%, just head out. If you forget something it's not the end of the world. Everyday is a learning day as they say
Every time I think about going I think it’s easier not to go, that’s a fact. Been camping for 57 years now. The days are so cold and short now.
It's always easier to stay home isn't it, especially in the winter when you are leaving a nice warm home to head out in miserable weather 😄
what a beautiful place you have there. Thank you for showing! I just discovered your channel and will watch a few more videos. 😊
Thanks a mill, I hope you enjoy them 🤞🍀
@@RamblingOn oh yes, I enjoy them very much! Ireland is so beautiful, I would love to wild camp there. I really became addicted😅. thank you very much for your hard work! I would like to know if you should be afraid of hunters where you camp. Here in Germany, wild camping is not only forbidden, I also almost always have to be careful of hunters.
Keep on keeping on. 👍
Cheers Andrew 🍀
I've had those same feelings about getting out I've even drove 2 hours to the lakes and sat in the car a hour just not feeling it then drove home it can be a battle sometimes but most of the times I push through and get up mountain feel like I'm dying then the views are epic and worth it.
I can relate to everything you just said. When you are sitting at your tent it's always worth it, little victories lead to big victories. Keep her lit man 🍀
The old doorstep mile cropping up again! Nice spot there, looks local? You might share the location with me😉
Definitely the hardest part, I'm going nationwide now 😄🍀
Thanks for the nice video. Before I go out camping I also get a few butterflies in the stomach, but like yourself, once I am through the door and on my way everything is fine. Never give up. 👍👍
100%, keep going man. Fair play 🍀
I saw a deer last week in the most unlikely place , it was on an old railway that’s quite urban and next to a famous roundabout that is always congested and at a stand still ( there’s a song about it on you tube ) I was so surprised I thought I was seeing things but on chatting with others on the trail it turns out there’s a few and unfortunately two weeks before I saw one one had been put down by a vet having been badly hurt when it was hit crossing a busy road , normally your lucky if you see a rabbit or squirrel because it’s so urban and constantly used by dog walkers .
Oh yeah deer can be very elusive but when you see them it's amazing. There deer in the woods near me that has some very popular trails and I can guarantee you that most people in the town wouldn't believe me if I told them.
It's great to see them, a pity when they get injured by cars but you will be on a look out for them every time you pass through that area now 😄
Always love the videos.
Cheers Mark 🍀
Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies. It can be hard to tell that voice inside to shut up so we can get going,even though we'll know that we'll enjoy the experience. Next time, try thinking about how you'll be feeling when you are out there looking at the stars and moon, etc - it does help
100% agree, that's the only thing that got me out the door, being self aware enough to recognise that it was anxiety making me feel like I didn't want to go. I knew I would love it once I got there 🍀
Two things I struggle with for now. Chronic fatigue floored me on my last trip, I can't walk big distances. That and finding a spot I won't be moved on from are the biggest issues. Lightening my kit will help, experience will get the other nailed. Enjoying your video's, as an avid tea drinker we'd get on well 👍
Keep at it man, maybe try find somewhere in a woodland. You won't have to hike in as far, generally flat and sheltered compared to the mountains. I always find the woodlands much more relaxing 🍀
Happens to my camping buddy all the time whereas I just can’t sleep the night before and pack and repack my gear because I’m sure I’ve forgotten something until I get to a point where I just say stuff it whatever I’ve not packed I can do without .
My mate did a solo wild camp last weekend , I told him the hardest part is the first step out the front door and if you do that you’ve cracked it .
Yep you are spot on and fair play to your mate for heading out on a solo camp. I often pack and the repack, I come to the same conclusion as yourself. Whatever I may have forgotten it will be grand, once it's not the tent which almost happened once 😄
@@RamblingOn my mate forgot his stove once and he ended up eating dry super noodles lol
Brilliant location there by the stream and the soothing sound of running water.. Well worth overcoming the initial trepidation of making the effort to get out that front door; I know that feeling well but for me, it's usually because it's too damn hot in this part of the world. Even if it's only for a couple of hours to my local woods to watch the local wildlife, it's a real satisfying feeling to have made the effort. Look forward to your next adventure. Take care and ATVB from a Brit expat now living in sunny Malaysia
Oh yeah I struggle to hike anywhere in hot weather, luckily we don't get much of that over here 😄 It's always worth it when you get out and about, enjoy the fine weather. We're starting to feel the cold creeping in now 🥶
Hi mate I can't wait to get out of the door when going camping .
That the best way to film the star's if you're lucky to see them as my phone doesn't pick them up .
I can be really looking forward to going for the entire week beforehand but then on the day it can be the last thing I want to do, purely because of anxiety. I can't explain it 😄 I use a time lapse with a 4 second shutter speed to catch the stars, a phone might need a longer shutter speed with their smaller sensor
Thanks Jason for this video, you did a super job with the filming as usual. That was special for me. But what is it with the PG Tips? You can’t call that tea. For me if it’s not Barry’s it’s not tea.
😄 When I visit hotels, tea bags just fall into my bags. It's weird 🤔
@@RamblingOnI have the same issue with coffee sachets!
I have totally been having this issue recently. Just getting out the door for anything but work just have no go in me...
Yep, been there. If you grab a flask and head out for a cup of tea in the woods, that might help get things back on track. I'm doing that today, it's good for the noggin
Beautiful!
Cheers man 🍀
Hey Jason, sorry to here the old anxiety problem has raised it's ugly head again. But you should be chuffed with yourself m8y. Because with ur mental health, coupled with your back problems; you could easily give in, and stay in..but you don't!!!!
Enjoyed the story about the stag. Try this when watching wildlife, and let me know how you get on. I think it works!
An old fella once told me, that predators have both eyes facing forward, whereas most herbivores have eyes on either side of their heads.
Both eyes facing forward means a predator can focus on it's prey. Whereas having eyes either side of the head gives all round vision; so they can avoid becoming prey.
Anyway, getting to the point. The old fella told me that when you're watching wildlife, turn your head so you're only watching with one eye.
Apparently, this causes the animals less stress as they mistake you for a herbivore, and don't feel threatened. Seeing one eye they assume your not a predator, focused on them. Often you can watch them for much longer, before they run for it!
Grand to see the trusty old Lanshan out again. So much better than that tent you used last time.🤣 I'm only teasing you!
A great little post! I quite like your yarns around the tent. Spliced with your usual great photography and epic time lapse shots.
I do have one criticism though. How the hell can you go camping with such a pitiful supply of biscuits? That tiny Tupperware thing, with about 4 biscuits in it. Mate, you need the whole packet..at least! Get your act together Jason!🤣
Take care buddy! 😊
I don't like things holding me back from living my life, back pain is something I will always have so I just do my best to control it.
Ah that's a good tip, I never heard that before but to be I didn't even see the stag until he ran off. I was coming through the trees and he must have been on the other side.
😄 I think it fits six but I agree, I need to improve things in that department. Maybe on the longer winter nights I'll bring extra biscuits. I'm dreading the day that I forget the tea bags 😯
Personaly I dont understand that at all, I cannot wait to be away from that fkn stupid society, idiotic people around me and just away from everything in general, sitting at home is boring, working too much is also wasting life.
Im got a baby to look after and its ok but whenever is possible im out...far away...to explore, learn outdoors and be with nature.
Anxiety isn't something that is easy to understand. Even if you live with it and it haunts you it's hard to understand, it can be very hard to deal with because its a part of you and it's fighting against you. Your mind is making you feel physically sick, like you have the runs, maybe it's making you feel absolutely exhausted or worse it can send you in to a panic attack. Then you decide to pack it in and all those symptoms go away.
Its like a parasite that you can't see or feel. I love heading out but all too often that little fecker tries to stop me from doing the things I love. It's a long aul battle but it gets easier the more you overcome it. Enjoy your trips out, it's the best thing you can do for you. Cheers man 🍀
@@RamblingOn Thanks for nicely explaining mate! You put it very well.
I think I had that too, when I was young I was heavly bullied at school for few years, I failed my last school tests and I did not knew what to do with my life.
I kinda run here to Scotland when I was 18 managed to live and survived on my own without languange working all kind of crappy low payed jobs.
Anyway 20 years later im alot stronger and dont fear much anymore I guess.
Just love being out whenever I can but I always do long 3± multi day walk, hikes etc. to new places to make it very interesting and to have an adventure, makes me keen to go every time.
Just finished 300km West Highland Way + Great Glen Way 11 days was epic!
Have learned alot about me, my gear etc
Atb
@@RamblingOn I was also very depressed but they both go hand in hand I think.
Anyway hope you get that stuff over soon and or other people and go have fun in nature more often!
Isn't camping illegal in ireland?
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