Bad Weather Camping in Tiny Stone Hut with Tarp for Roof.. Ripped to Shreds.. Bailed

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2023
  • My first camping trip of 2023 was definitely eventful! I planned to sleep in a tiny stone hut, using my tarp as a roof, but the sharp rock and stormy winds had other ideas haha! I had a great time with this lil mis-adventure.. hope you enjoy it :)
    Ps. It's fun to experiment with camping but always take a bivi bag in case something goes wrong
    I've since tried camping in this stone hut with a tarp two more times - watch them here..
    Attempt #2: • Heavy Rain Camping in ...
    Attempt #3: • Wind & Rain Camping in...
    Thanks so much for watching! Much love, Claire 🌿🐻
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  • @dominicskelton3031
    @dominicskelton3031 Рік тому +294

    I do love a "fail" video like this. Obviously it's always nice to see everything go smoothly and you have a lovely time, but videos like this are absolutely priceless in giving newcomers realistic expectations and an understanding of what can go wrong before they go marching into the wilderness with flipflops and a misplaced sense of confidence....

    • @Demun1649
      @Demun1649 Рік тому +13

      You should never put "flip flops" into a mountain or hills situation. When I was in an MRT we had them all the time. "We just didn't think it could go so bad in such a short time." How many times have I heard that?

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +24

      Haha yep absolutely 😄 all part of the fun anyhow, providing there's a Plan B :)

    • @chrissieellerington8185
      @chrissieellerington8185 Рік тому +10

      Thank you so much for sharing, I had similar experience in Scotland few years ago ...priceless learning curve ..thanks again .

    • @notquiteultralight1701
      @notquiteultralight1701 Рік тому +2

      I like how you laid that down. Well said there dominicskelton

    • @infour44
      @infour44 Рік тому +5

      One of the things about a self-induced night fail is how the adrenaline pumps as you seek to regain control. Fair play to you!

  • @tonydevault3844
    @tonydevault3844 Рік тому +67

    You might think about “Storm Rigging “ where you run lines across the top of the tarp. It helps keep the tarp or tent from lifting in high winds.
    Enjoy your videos. Can’t wait until the next one.

    • @markperry222
      @markperry222 Рік тому +6

      Exactly what I was thinking.

    • @ridgetop8161
      @ridgetop8161 Рік тому +5

      You beat me to it. I just posted the same comment. Been there, done that. It worked more or less.

    • @DW-dd4iw
      @DW-dd4iw Рік тому +3

      I was wondering if that would work.

    • @ChrisShute62
      @ChrisShute62 Рік тому +6

      Criss-cross ropes (paracord?) are the way to go. As seen on yurts.👍

    • @johnners911
      @johnners911 Рік тому +5

      Tarp's probably still gonna tear on those rocks

  • @christal-clear4505
    @christal-clear4505 Рік тому +5

    You missed your chance to paraglide with the tarp back down Claire 🤣🤣 windy old camp that one 😊👍🏽♥️⛺️

  • @10pmixupuk65
    @10pmixupuk65 Рік тому +34

    I did my first camp for many years recently, inspired by you. It wasn't in the wild but I took over 12 hours instead of 4.5 hrs estimated to hike there because of cold, icy conditions mostly at night. I also had a bit of a fall and took an extra day at camp to recover.
    Through it all, I remembered your perseverance and positive attitude and it got me through. Thank you!

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +6

      Heyy, so glad you got out and sorry you fell 🤗 It doesn't matter how long it takes you to walk a certain distance, I'm usually a bit of a slow coach myself. Whatever feels right is the pace I go at 😄🐌 Thank you for the kind words, hope you're all recovered now! Claire 🐻

  • @sicr7373
    @sicr7373 Рік тому +48

    My admiration for you just grows and grows, great content, beautifully filmed and edited, and most of all I admire your positve attitude...Take care and all the best to you!

    • @robinferguson8911
      @robinferguson8911 Рік тому +3

      Same here!

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +6

      Aw thank you so much, means a lot :D this was fun, despite going wrong haha! You too, have a great weekend :) Claire 🐻

  • @explorewithgeoff
    @explorewithgeoff Рік тому +38

    You must be the bravest and toughest woman on the planet! You're so impressive, I envy what you're capable of doing. What a wonderful location, the scenery is stunning and you do such a great job filming everything. It doesn't matter that you left early, you did the sensible thing. Thank you for sharing this with us Claire. Please stay safe out there.

    • @moorshound3243
      @moorshound3243 Рік тому +4

      I think some women from the Norwegian army could give her a run for her money but yes I agree she is awesome.

    • @explorewithgeoff
      @explorewithgeoff Рік тому +2

      @@markmoudry5696 Thank goodness for that! My girlfriend wouldn't be too happy about that, Mark. It's possible to admire someone of the opposite sex without it meaning anything. :)

    • @Grimm66613
      @Grimm66613 Рік тому +6

      Bit of a over the top comment. Not sure about bravest and toughest woman on the planet.

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      @@moorshound3243 Haha yes I think they could 😄 thank you :)

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Aw bless you thanks Geoff 🤗There are many braver than me haha.. I just like being out there :) Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks for watching my lil video, it was fun to film & edit :D Claire 🐻

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Рік тому +14

    Hi Claire, so many UA-camrs have to have 'the perfect hike and camp' and don't want to show that they are fallible. It is a credit to you that you showed it, warts and all, and clarified that you knew the route well. It takes a better person to say 'enough is enough'. There is no point in being a statistic. Thank you for this failure vlog, which, in my mind, it isn't a failure. It's a success because you did the right thing at the right time. Nice one, Claire.

    • @paolomarchetti3106
      @paolomarchetti3106 Рік тому

      Sei una tipa tosta grazie di condividere le tue avventure ciaoooo

  • @siok4375
    @siok4375 Рік тому +3

    I feel like the more of these I watch I'm learning from beares mistakes as I go. I never had the type of dad to teach me this stuff so in a way she has become my internet camping dad, thanks pops👍

  • @billykreger9765
    @billykreger9765 Рік тому +19

    I love it that you are aware enough to know when to say when. That is often more important than attempting fate. Well done you Claire❣️

  • @beth1862
    @beth1862 Рік тому +144

    How you still manage to sound cheerful after getting out of bed and packing up in the dark with a ruined tarp then walking back down alone in the pitch black to sleep in your car is beyond me! Just shows how much you love being out in the wilds.
    I love being outdoors but I'd have been miserable in that situation 😂

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +37

      Haha thanks Beth, it was a lot of fun despite it going wrong.. does get the adrenaline going a bit 😄 I would have been miserable if I hadn't slept so I'm very thankful for my lil car bed. Hope you have a lovely weekend 🤗 Claire 🐻

    • @01karmacop
      @01karmacop Рік тому +2

      Stay focused and get on with it .i

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat Рік тому +1

      Once you go, you’re in for it, and there is no point wasting energy on negative reactions to what just IS. Being reasonably optimistic is a technique.

    • @outdoorsbeyondnature1980
      @outdoorsbeyondnature1980 Рік тому +2

      The outdoors is more common, I just love the wild outdoors, where you can clear your thoughts and feel nature's blissful beautiful creations....

  • @jeanfrancoisJ
    @jeanfrancoisJ Рік тому +12

    Je ne comprends pas tout ce que vous dites, mon anglais est très limité, mais j'admire votre courage, votre persévérance et votre éternelle bonne humeur quelle que soit la météo. Vos vidéos très bien réalisées ont toujours un parfum d'aventure. Un vrai plaisir de les regarder. Bonjour de France.

  • @damnson8414
    @damnson8414 Рік тому +7

    We've all being in this situation lol . Can really suck at the time but in a funny way the 'fails' leave you eager for more and you tend to look back at them fondly. ❤

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому

      Yep I deffo agree.. some of my fondest memories are the blissful, beautiful ones but many of the crazy ones are right up there too, and a tale to tell 😄 thanks for watching :)

  • @anthonyhudson3158
    @anthonyhudson3158 Рік тому +9

    I love the way you stay calm and focused in difficult situations. Great viewing 😊

    • @zon3ful
      @zon3ful Рік тому

      Well for the camera she did lol

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому

      @@zon3ful this got my adrenaline pumped but there was no need to get stressed or upset by it - I had the gear I needed to be fine whatever happened :)

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому

      Thank you Anthony :)

  • @katherineh5005
    @katherineh5005 Рік тому +10

    Love watching your adventures Claire. This was a bit of a nerve wracking one. Never doubted you would make it back safe!

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому

      Thank you 🤗 I was just so glad to get a good night's sleep haha

  • @observersnt
    @observersnt 3 місяці тому

    Reminds of Eskdale Outward Bound School, Nov to mid December 1969.
    One of the exercises was to sleep out in the snow with a sheet of polythene, 15 ft of string and some basic food. And some matches. We’d had some survival training by Roger, a Royal Marine.
    We had to make a shelter to sleep in using the polythene and whatever we could find to make it weather resistant. We’d been sent by our employers as a reward for “best apprentices” and for character building. The police cadets in the course laughed at it being a reward!
    Loved every minute and have loved the Lake District obsessively ever since.

  • @darrylhunt1
    @darrylhunt1 Рік тому +2

    Great video Claire. Thank you for always staying so positive!

  • @jude.v25
    @jude.v25 Рік тому +4

    Always a joy to watch. It's these kind of adventures that we vividly remember most.

  • @badboyalan
    @badboyalan Рік тому +3

    The main thing is that you are safe and well,and many many thanks for your wonderful video Claire,sent with lots of love and respect ❤️❤️❤️

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Alan, have a lovely weekend :) 🌿🐻

  • @IntenseAngler
    @IntenseAngler Рік тому +2

    Whoa Claire, your poor ol' tarp definitely got shredded on this outing! 😲 Perhaps this is covered under DD Hammock's warranty..? 😉haha (jk). In all seriousness, this certainly looked like an exciting adventure for sure! Great call on packing up and heading back down by the way (and doing it safely of course). Excellent judgement on your part. I have a feeling that this lil' trip is one that you'll remember for quite some time to come!
    I hope that you have an absolutely wonderful weekend my friend! :)
    Stay wild.... 🐻 -John

  • @luptonwell
    @luptonwell Рік тому +1

    I love your optimism and positivity, even in the face of harsh weather and bad luck, what a fantastic attitude to life.

  • @nathanwtc742
    @nathanwtc742 Рік тому +6

    Another cool adventure Claire. I felt you were always in control and in your comfort zone with this one. You had this vibe where if the tarp got trashed, you had it covered in several ways. That's obviously what an experienced wild camper should aim for as well. The idea of sleeping in an old stone hut like something out of Hound of the Baskervilles was also really cool! I'm imagining the hut belonged to a Victorian mining family just outside Buxton or The heights of Abraham.

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Ahh thank you yes I got a bit adrenaline pumped with it but this one wasn't too much of a worry.. like you said I knew I'd be fine regardless.. it was more an issue of wanting to get a good night's sleep haha. It was a cool lil hut wasn't it, I really loved it. Thanks so much for watching 🙂 Claire 🐻

  • @ManifestionAffirmations
    @ManifestionAffirmations Рік тому +7

    I love how you still managed to film this AND decided to share this with us all. Great job getting to safety. I also like the fact you don't start the video with "don't forget to like, comment and subscribe" Subscribed.

  • @ilikethischannel5719
    @ilikethischannel5719 Рік тому +1

    I am glad that you were sensible, knowing you had a safe way back if things did not work out, you obviously thought about this, by not placing yourself to far into the wild, knowing the way back, and making sure you had enough light and power to find you way back.

  • @geraldstauty8320
    @geraldstauty8320 Рік тому

    Thanks for the smile - your positive attitude and enjoyment of the chance to have an adventure even in bad weather is always an inspiration.... stay well and ty ! 🤓

  • @davidbanks5670
    @davidbanks5670 Рік тому +4

    Just a tad to describe how windy it was wins the Understatement of the Year award 🤣🤣.
    Your perseverance and determination really is inspirational.

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +2

      Haha thanks David 😄Have a lovely weekend :) Claire 🐻

    • @sherbert500
      @sherbert500 Рік тому

      perseverance and determination to run off home at the first sign of things not being a wild camp glamping session lol

  • @Sparker408
    @Sparker408 Рік тому +4

    What a cool little find! You couldn't have asked for a better shelter during a storm ⛈️ Sorry it didn't go as planned. You'll get it next time 🫡

  • @barrylevy4043
    @barrylevy4043 Рік тому +2

    You gave it a good go! Despite the challenges what a beautiful place. Glad you finally got some good sleep. Thank you for sharing!

  • @dougbright8120
    @dougbright8120 Рік тому +1

    Hi Claire, Love your videos.
    One trick with rapidly deploying lighweight tarps.... this can often be important in sudden bad weather, to help get you under cover fast and to save the possibility of having the whole thing blow away while still getting it rigged up, is:
    1. to stow the tarp in a "first ready" location, say at the top of your pack or in a separate easily accessible outside pocket dedicated to the tarp only.
    2. have at least one and, if desired, even four corners already rigged with guy-lines with adustable loops ready to hook onto your pegs or other anchors or pass around trees or limbs.
    3. When you stow your tarp after use at one pitch, stuff it back into your chosen spot in your pack but leave the guy-line of one corner sticking out from its stowage and attached to a nearby point or strap on your pack so you can find it easily. I put a bit of fluro flagging tape on mine, too, that stands out in the dark.
    4. when arriving at your new pitch and setting up, leave your pack on the ground in the approx centre of your pitch area, close to your first anchor point, then
    5. simply pull the exposed guy-line on your pack to drag just one corner of the tarp out and fix it to your first anchor point.
    6. this saves all the tarp being exposed at once to catch the wind, ensures a safe tie-off to an anchor so the tarp can't blow away, and the weight of your pack keeps it in place on the pitch instead of all flapping about, and avoids it getting soaked on both sides, too.
    7. after the first tie-off, you can deal with the rest of the anchors according to setup configuration and move your pack about to drag bits of the rest of the tarp out progressively, keeping the rest of it still under control.
    8. Your setups vary so you can arrange something that doesn't lock you in to one layout, including provison of the ridge-line. I tend to keep my ridgeline separate, and the above technique still works once that has been established.
    9. using small wooden toggles (~10cm x 8-10mm) to quicky secure your ties around trees is often helpful and speeds up when decamping, too; just pull the toggle out and the line is instantly free. I carry a few with me that weigh less than 5gms each, wrapped together with a rubber band in a jacket pocket, although some people create them on site but this is no good if you need them in a hurry.
    10. This technique really only works with lightweight "stuffable" tarps or fly-sheets and can be used on camo netting too.
    11. Obviously, if the weather is good, you can still just pull the whole tarp out in one go.
    Hope this might assist. Enjoy. :-)

  • @-o0_oO-
    @-o0_oO- Рік тому +15

    I wonder if you could have rigged the tarp roof inside the hut but below the level of the top of the walls it might have stayed intact and been less impacted by the wind? As you said, it's a learning experience. As a fellow solo camper I'm so grateful to watch and hopefully learn from your channel! Cheers!

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 Рік тому +3

      I wonder if that might let the water in round the edges when it's raining hard?
      Worth a thought though.

    • @wildnz4362
      @wildnz4362 Рік тому +1

      The runoff would then fall within the hut...

    • @pmue437
      @pmue437 Рік тому

      the tarp us ok but the superlight version is not sturdy enough. You picked the wrong place.

    • @rahkinrah1963
      @rahkinrah1963 Рік тому

      @@GypsyGirl317 duh

  • @leeporterbiglad3935
    @leeporterbiglad3935 Рік тому +25

    Well that was a bit different 😳 I bet your parents don't half worry about you when they see these videos of you out and about... good job you're perfectly well equipped and experienced in all weather conditions

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +17

      Haha yes it was a bit 😄 They don't particularly like me being out there alone.. but they know I need to do what I love and they know I have a personal locator beacon and always a back up plan :) Thanks for watching my little video and have a great weekend 🌿Claire 🐻

    • @wittywilf
      @wittywilf Рік тому +11

      I get stressed watching some of Claire's adventures and I don't even know her.

    • @agnesskibicka
      @agnesskibicka Рік тому +2

      @@wittywilf same here :)). Hello from Poland and my little lifestyle and freedom channel!

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      @@wittywilf haha don't worry about me 🤗 I do try some mildly bonkers stuff sometimes but I always have a backup plan

  • @samwilson1021
    @samwilson1021 Рік тому +2

    OMG Your resilience is amazing! So refreshing to see such positivity combined with your obvious preparation and contingency planning - a real inspiration!
    I keep being told this is too risky for a woman to do on her own, so I haven’t gone out and done a wild camp on my own…yet.
    Your videos are helping me to believe that I can do it - thank-you!

  • @Curlew-Corner
    @Curlew-Corner Рік тому +1

    Another brilliant film, Claire. I do admire the way you put yourself - and you kit - to the test, and your impeccable understanding of all the safety requirements. Keep up the good work.

  • @twotonetedfromteddingtone4584
    @twotonetedfromteddingtone4584 Рік тому +2

    You should try this one again Claire and put into practice some of the things you've learned from this experience!

  • @AndyWardle
    @AndyWardle Рік тому +4

    I’ve literally had enough of the wind. I’m not camping this week because of it. Just sick of it. SICK 😂😂

  • @Jonathan_Strange
    @Jonathan_Strange Рік тому +1

    04:33 I think they were wondering who was sleeping in their enclosure tonight. LOL.
    Thanks for sharing. Good advice. Sorry you lost a tarp to the weather and sharp rocks.
    Looking forward to more of your adventures.

  • @alexandershaw5603
    @alexandershaw5603 Рік тому +15

    Ah the old stone hut! Or as the hoards of summer tourists call it, the toilet.

    • @LeonAust
      @LeonAust Рік тому +2

      I was going to say the same thing, but remember in dreary old blighty it has perpetual rain mixed with miserable weather to clean those huts out.🤣

    • @NeoFrontierTechnologies
      @NeoFrontierTechnologies Рік тому +1

      lol

  • @peterreed252
    @peterreed252 Рік тому +3

    If no one else has mentioned it, there's a lot of good information out there about site selection. What looks good on social media isn't necessarily the best place to try to camp!

  • @glennbrymer4065
    @glennbrymer4065 Рік тому +1

    Greetings from Old Town Spring in Southeast Texas. Your video is just outstanding! I have spent many a night out in the boonies doing exactly the same things. I can tell you that you will always have a special place within your heart of hearts, for your camp sites.
    I am now 71, and I'm still setting up little camps when I feel the urge.
    Being up in the mountains on a stormy night by yourself is a spiritual experience. It was really great to see your gear & how you handled things.
    When you decided to pull up in the middle of the storming night, you had all my attention! Oh, you're a hell of a woman for sure. You broke your camp down and gathered your gear and policed up everything. You rucked up and hiked down a treacherous slope with a smile and a laugh! What was really neat was seeing how you handled yourself. You were very confident in your attitudes & actions. I was pleasantly surprised by this. I had expected to see a different outcome at the start of the video. I've never seen your channel before. I was so glad you had your SUV there! I Love sleeping in my van when it rains at night! Thank you for reminding me how neat it all is. You have a great can do personality. You're a woman to ride the trail with. Carry on.

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому

      Hello Glenn! Thank you so much for your lovely words 🤗 I can only hope that I am able to go camping when I'm 71, what an inspiration you are! I agree I do hold a special place in my heart for my campsites, I will never forget them, each usually memorable in it's own way. Thank you so much for watching my lil video and for commenting, really made me smile. Hope you're having a lovely week :) Best wishes and happy camping 💚🌿

  • @stevemorris1193
    @stevemorris1193 Рік тому +1

    Bless you hun - well done for just keeping your sprit up as always and getting through it all, poor weather can make a poor experience of you loose your trail of though and end up making a wrong decision especially in the dark - so once again well done Claire 👏 x

  • @shirleyw8720
    @shirleyw8720 Рік тому +3

    What an exciting idea for a camp! If the tarp hadn’t blown off it would have been a lovely little shelter. Great stuff :)

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Thanks yeh it was so cosy, thought I was onto a winner 😄 never mind aye. Thank you for watching 🤗🌿

  • @sidel8
    @sidel8 Рік тому +5

    You're a legend Claire.....even your failures are a good watch!

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Haha thanks so much, this was fun :)

  • @1024Pete
    @1024Pete Рік тому

    Thanks for enduring. Be well. Be safe. Wishing you peace and wild weather ahead. Happy Trails!

  • @jonasuriel7936
    @jonasuriel7936 Рік тому +1

    Great content! Thank you for showing us that sometimes these things fail. I'm glad you're safe, and I'd definitely consider this a success!

  • @Dustypilgrim1
    @Dustypilgrim1 Рік тому +5

    Just in case you think about doing that type of camp again, contemplate a strategic pre-plan that involves an extra walking pole,an improvised ridge-line all inside the stone walls and below the top-edge of the stone so you utilise the enclosure as a seriously maximised effect, and stable, wind-break. You can then utilise the same loops/pegs and stacked rocks top stabilise the tarp within the enclosure's shelter which will reduce the slamming punishment of the wind.
    You could probably use/modify most configurations with the rear closed edge facing the open door of the rock enclosure. With luck the wind would maybe get under the tarp far , far less, and reduce the potential damage from the powerful lift and 'flapping parachute' effect.
    Investing in a few climbing pitons and a climbing hammer might also be a worthwhile addition to the load-out, in those conditions.
    That said... If you could bottle the brand of 'bottle' you've got, you'd a be a seriously wealthy lass.

  • @RobCanada
    @RobCanada Рік тому +4

    I've been with you since the beginning and you have grown so much in confidence, it's pleasure to go on these journeys with you. Looking at the video it looks like a lot of the wind is coming in through the doorway as you can see the tarp ballon up. I'm wondering if you could have blocked the doorway if this might have helped. I love how honest you are in your videos (unless you have a full film crew, caterer and hotel ;) Thanks as always for sharing and I can't wait till you share your next adventure.

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +2

      Hey Rob! Ahh thanks so much for sticking with me, it really means so much to me 🤗 Yep it was deffo coming in the door, I was wondering about that myself but couldn't think of a way to block it.. I had the smaller tarp but I don't think it would have held. Oh yes I'm sure they'll be someone in here accusing me of daft things like film crew & a hotel at some point haha! Thanks for watching and for the kind words, hope you have a great weekend :) Claire 🐻

    • @darren25061965
      @darren25061965 Рік тому

      @@WildBeare But Bear Grills has a film crew and several hotels lined up, and he does`nt go out as often as you. Talk about sorting the men from the boys, I think (You) the Ladies definately take that one. Stay safe Claire so we can enjoy futher adventures together.

    • @PiscatorLager
      @PiscatorLager Рік тому +2

      @@darren25061965 I dont even think that that's the bad thing abour Bear Grylls' show, but that he constatly violates rule 1 of survival: don't do stupid sh*t. I mean, it's an expensive TV production, it probably makes sense that they want the team rested and the star good-looking. But running head-on into deadly situations when safer ways clearly exist? Come on, this military whack-through-mentality was stupid from the beginning.

  • @Supermurph75
    @Supermurph75 Рік тому +1

    Honestly you are an absolute warrior! Never fail to amaze me with your resilience and adaptability!

  • @litewinger
    @litewinger Рік тому

    I love how upbeat you stay. No matter what happens, you just happily roll with it.

  • @AB-C1
    @AB-C1 Рік тому +3

    You are AMAZING Claire! Such a brave woman wild camping in those conditions and trekking out there in the dark aswell, I don't know any women who'd be brave enough to do that, in fact I don't think I know many people full stop who would! Or do some of the other things you do!
    Great videography as always and very entertaining and enjoyable to watch, I have to say I was on the edge of my seat just watching you!
    Great stuff as ALWAYS, looking forward to the next one, but please do stay safe though!
    Cheers from London.. 👍x

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Heyy, ahh thanks so much! I'm really not brave though.. I have my fears but they tend to be things that other people seem to handle with ease. Like busy places and noisy places and certain social situations. It just so happens I'm very at home out there in the wind and rain by myself so it's not bravery really, it's a treat for me and a nice rest from the modern world which fries my brain haha 🙃
      But thank you, I appreciate the compliment 🤗 and I'm so glad you enjoyed this, it was fun to do and to edit
      Hope you're having a lovely week 🌿 Claire 🐻

  • @SheepDogActual
    @SheepDogActual Рік тому +1

    Love your videos Claire. They are honest. I think I will show this one to my scouts. Thanks for the adventure.

  • @BjornAndreasBull-Hansen
    @BjornAndreasBull-Hansen Рік тому +1

    Wonderfully crafted video. Many would have struggled in that situation. I think you made the right decision as you know the area. Btw, that little hut begs to have bushcrafty, rustic turf roof built!

  • @ksgonewild
    @ksgonewild Рік тому +4

    Great vid my wonderful wild friend!! Are you like me that even when things go wrong you don’t feel like you’re alone because you’ve got us with you? I find it really comforting weirdly 😂
    Poor little tarp though 😢xxx

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Haha yes! Exactly that, weird isn't it 😄 Mm this was my favourite tarp too, oopsie! Thank you friend :) hope you're having a nice week 💕

  • @ginge5168
    @ginge5168 Рік тому +6

    Your brave sleeping in a countryside toilet

  • @brnrecluse2946
    @brnrecluse2946 Рік тому

    I love your videos WildBeare! I'm so sorry you had a bad go of it! Lesson learned. On to the next. Sometimes the adventure just doesn't go according to plan. Keep your positivity & be careful out there WildBeare!

  • @terrysmith6676
    @terrysmith6676 Рік тому +1

    Well done for a very tough evening. As always you've had a really positive slant on the experience when things don't go to plan. Glad to see you made it down to your car safely.

  • @johnfiler6448
    @johnfiler6448 Рік тому +1

    So pleased you are safe Claire, at least you had a go. Stronger tarp material and you would have done it. Looking forward to your next video. Thank you for the adventure and Stay Safe.

  • @SuperDannyboy1974
    @SuperDannyboy1974 Рік тому

    Well that was a mini rip roaring adventure to kick off 2023!! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @MICHAEL-lx5cy
    @MICHAEL-lx5cy Рік тому

    Claire, I'm just real glade you are safe!!! All and all great video!!!

  • @ricksutherland3258
    @ricksutherland3258 Рік тому

    I just love your adventures... fail or not they always make me happy. I'm excited to see what's next!! Take care and stay healthy!!

  • @marky59
    @marky59 Рік тому

    Good to see a vid that gives you it straight, out in the real world. Does not always go to plan. Thats what so great about the outdoors. Good you got back safe :)

  • @speckofdust272
    @speckofdust272 Рік тому +2

    Glad you got down safely Claire , after that very stormy night ...

  • @Prefer2Hibrn8
    @Prefer2Hibrn8 Рік тому

    you are such a legend for showing us the good and bad, hats off to you 👍

  • @Roblovesbushcraft
    @Roblovesbushcraft Рік тому

    All I can say is Claire, in an increasingly crazy world, you are gold. Just keep on doing what you do.

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Ahh bless you thanks! Hope you're having a nice week 🤗🌿 and I'm with you on the crazy haha

  • @michaelhalligan2838
    @michaelhalligan2838 Рік тому

    The more i watch you (i have been watching your blogs for a long time) the more i admire you, the more you amaze me, your so well organized and and so gutsy, keep enjoying but be careful.

  • @MADROCKS221
    @MADROCKS221 Рік тому +1

    Absolute respect managing that situation ma’am - many of us would’ve had a melt down. But you bosses it nice one !!

  • @chrishiking8818
    @chrishiking8818 Рік тому

    Great film , lots of info plus always nice to see things go wrong and come out safe but happy 👍. That's the magic of the outdoors

  • @pbrb123
    @pbrb123 Рік тому +2

    I wouldn't say you failed so much as learned a new way not to do something😄 Really admire your adventurous spirit! Glad you were able to stay safe and make smart decisions.

  • @ptonpc
    @ptonpc Рік тому

    It's a learning curve. Glad you were safe.

  • @Funkteon
    @Funkteon Рік тому +1

    I spent all of Covid lockdowns looking for a UA-camr that travels further than their backyard to film camping and hiking adventures, and whilst I do enjoy your content and I've learned a few extra tidbits from it, I didn't find what I was looking for until I came across Harmen Hoek's channel... That guy literally travels the planet and films it in the most cinematic quality I've ever seen on UA-cam...

  • @sisterclp
    @sisterclp Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your adventure, I am glad everything went well in the end ☺️

  • @garthrichert5256
    @garthrichert5256 Рік тому

    Well done for enduring such a challenging night. Good example of perseverance.

  • @mickjames1609
    @mickjames1609 Рік тому

    Hello Claire.. Bless your heart you tried so hard in that horrible storm. One of life,s memories to remember. Your trying to tell your story and that happens. Do not dismay it is a set back but going back to your car at least you were safe. Take your time and plan new ventures for us to see.. Love and Luck Mick.. x

  • @stevea9604
    @stevea9604 Рік тому

    Learning from an experience that doesn't hurt is the best way to learn 🙂

  • @jonathanabbott3097
    @jonathanabbott3097 Рік тому

    One thing I love soooo much when out and about. Is the sound of rain, when you are warm and dry under cover 😉

  • @vernonjones2115
    @vernonjones2115 Рік тому

    Thank god you have a back up plan Claire so glad you got back to your car safely really look forward to your little adventures keep safe allways ❤

  • @block4565
    @block4565 Рік тому

    You really have a beautiful perspective on so much. This video proves that it's all about your state of mind. What an adventure

  • @MattScottMusic
    @MattScottMusic Рік тому

    Nooo!!!
    Will watch this with admiration. You are intrepid and indomitable to put yourself though all this!

  • @martinarctander
    @martinarctander Рік тому

    I just love your positive attitude towards hiking! Thank you for sharing!

  • @fiendeng
    @fiendeng Рік тому

    Well that adventure got floofed up ! 😆
    Thanks for sharing Claire, looked like a blast

  • @ianpaulwestwood9062
    @ianpaulwestwood9062 Рік тому

    You are always welcome to come and stay here safe and dry and not too far away in Abergele. It would be great to hear your stories about “fails” 👌🐈‍⬛😁😴🙏👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @colectiv77
    @colectiv77 Рік тому +2

    Sorry about your tarp. I am glad you're ok and will stay alive for more awesome videos. Cheers.

  • @jimreynolds2399
    @jimreynolds2399 Рік тому

    You have the exactly right attitude needed to go camping in the wild - be prepared for the worst and accept whatever comes along. Most people just can't do it. It's just a mental attitude. Facing into adversity is good for you because you appreciate the simple things as a result. Glad it all worked out in the end because that was not an easy one to get out of - very bad things have happened to people in less dangerous situations.

  • @mwar9249
    @mwar9249 Рік тому

    I love these videos, they really make me want to give it a go, Thanks Claire

  • @shaungooch1244
    @shaungooch1244 Рік тому +1

    Your confidence and resilience is so inspiring. love it 👍

  • @russelljackman1413
    @russelljackman1413 Рік тому

    Big sigh of relief, when your buggy came into view!
    I love taking moonlit hikes, and moonlit snowmobile rides, but RAINY full moon nights can be much more of a challenge! What a bummer that the tarp didn't hold up! That was a wonderful place to stay! If walls could talk, what wonderful stories THOSE walls could tell!!! At least you got a delicious meal there, and a small chance to enjoy some of your time --and there is always another chance in the future, (with a better tarp). I'm so glad you had the blessing of your sanctuary in your vehicle.
    I cracked up at your captions, at the beginning of the adventure! Thank you, Claire! Take care! 🌲🌲 😁🌲 🌲

  • @ianjames1179
    @ianjames1179 Рік тому

    Your the best Clare, such a dramatic video and so enjoyable. No drone shots in this one ! Can't wait for the next one. Great job .

  • @Danny-ge2my
    @Danny-ge2my Рік тому +1

    That was a good thing you knew your way down.!!!! I was going to say take the tarp off the roof wrap up in what's left of it, and hide in the corner it would have been probably cold and I don't know how wet but the tarp you know still had most of it left so you probably could have stayed dry. Hunker down and hike out in the morning!!!!

  • @johnhartsock6370
    @johnhartsock6370 Рік тому

    This was a great video, just proving that things can go wrong. And you are still able to laugh a little. Glad you made it back ok.

  • @bazlee8860
    @bazlee8860 Рік тому

    Another amazing adventure I love watching you enjoy your life just keep them parts of the video coming with all them stars. Thank you❤

  • @survivetolife
    @survivetolife Рік тому

    Well done. Thank you for the adventure.

  • @brianmckenzie8993
    @brianmckenzie8993 Рік тому +1

    WOW girl,you are a survivalist!!Very proud you stayed"cool"under the circumstances.Id be proud to camp with you.God Bless&stay safe!Glad i stumbled on your channel,i am a subsciber.

  • @richard_n
    @richard_n Рік тому

    Sometimes disaster nights like that give you great memories. It sucks at the time, but it's kind of funny to look back at it and just laugh it off when you tell the story to friends.

  • @DartmoorPaul
    @DartmoorPaul Рік тому

    I love your channel for this reason, Claire. You show it warts and all and how plans no matter how thorough can go quickly awry and you need to fallback on plan B or C or D! Mountains are unforgiving for those unprepared but you show how being ready for most outcomes will see you safely back home. Although, I must admit along with others that it staggers me how cheerful you remain in the face of adversity 😅

    • @WildBeare
      @WildBeare  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Paul :) Yes it's nice to feel prepared for the worst.. takes the edge of when it happens 😄 Trust me if I hasn't slept in car that night I wouldn't have been so cheerful haha! Hope you're having a nice week 🌿 Claire 🐻

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 Рік тому

    Still a great adventure! Such a beautiful place and little hut. Hope you go back there again..

  • @glennnewell2786
    @glennnewell2786 Рік тому

    Thanks for your time 😊

  • @rodengorman8762
    @rodengorman8762 Рік тому

    Always good to see you safe and sound 👌

  • @fbouf2000
    @fbouf2000 Рік тому +1

    Camping with you is never boring, Wildbear 😊
    Strong woman smart equipment choice. You experience, we learn 👍👍👍

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose7593 Рік тому

    Hello 👋 Claire, thank you for sharing your challenging outdoor adventure. I enjoy your videos very much. The very best to you for your good health and safety. Take good care of yourself. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

  • @duncansbuddy
    @duncansbuddy Рік тому

    A true trooper, thanks for sharing.

  • @YNWA-oq5uf
    @YNWA-oq5uf Рік тому

    Wow unbelievable!!! That really was undoubtedly really mork and mindy when I stumbled upon your channel I was impressed but after watching that even more so. I've shown this to my 6yr old granddaughter who thinks you are an absolute inspiration for young people and I myself concur. Your content. advice. Confidence is brilliant

  • @georgedulmage8955
    @georgedulmage8955 7 місяців тому

    I Love binge watching your videos!! They're so more than just hiking and camping.. 🙂