SUB ZERO BIVVY CAMP - Hart Crag Summit Lake District UK - The North Face Assault Bivy Wild Camping
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Bivvy camping is so freeing and freezing!
A bitterly cold night at -8 degrees Celsius on the summit of Hart Crag 822m. A fantastic sunset taken in with a fantastic dog.
Enjoy the great outdoors
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Al and Blue
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Hey lad - whatever next? I love my electric blanket!! MumB X
I know you do😊. I’ll have to find one for a mountain.
A really incredible video and adventure. A great start to 2022.
Bush did u start a Facebook page so ppl can share pictures of kit etc?
Yes I just post my videos in hope people will share them👍👍👍
Love how you’re encouraging people to give their dogs adventures too. You and your dog seem to have an amazing bond
I think too many dogs live a sad life with lack of stimulation. They need it just like us to be outdoors 👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE it saddens me to see so many dogs lacking any meaningful stimulation. They deserve better lives
@@noseybirdadventures5880 He’s such a happy dog.
Listen dullard do you actually believe the dog would choose to go out in sub zero winds on his own? Of course not. There’s a difference between a dog being loyal and plucky, and a dog having a wonderful experience. A genuinely caring owner would know the difference, this diva boy doesn’t.
Happy New Year Al! Love your passion for the great outdoors. Having been inspired by you and others , I intend to have some more adventures of my own in 2022. At 63, I want to experience things like this ( maybe not quite as adventurous) while I’m still relatively fit (ish). ATB.
There are loads of amazing non technical walks out there with fantastic views. Definitely get out and see some👍👍👍
We started last April at 70 & 72! We trained for 4 months, ready to hike up snowdon in July! We can't get enough of it and boy do you need the layers of clothing now lol! The hands can suffer when up high, just by taking your gloves off for a few minutes! So, a liner under thick padded gloves helps that situation! You will love it!
@@maggi666 I live on Snowdon and fair play you did well. Hope you enjoyed your visit and come again.
@@maggi666 Great stuff! I’ve done quite a few semi technical climbs. The last one was Y Garn via Devils Kitchen. Hard going, but so wort it. Also did a solo wild camp a few months back at the top of Pendle Hill. Addictive.
Alan I'm just behind u 59. It doesn't take long to get fit again. I creak a bit, slower than Bush, but I can get anywhere. Did Crib Goch slower than an 18yr old but got there. Off up the Yorkshire Dale's this coming WEnd. I find Bush's videos inspiring and gives that push to get out there. Really is good to hear dudes of our age getting back on the hills.
You've more than established your channel in a year Al, it's become an awesome channel and no doubt you have put in a tremendous effort too. You deserve the rewards it will bring and is bringing and also the online friendships too. Fantastic to experience nature first hand like this. Fantastic video and yes I am inspired:)
Happy new year
Sandy
Thanks Sandy much appreciated. It has taken some effort but I’m getting there 👍.
Bush blue I really enjoy your video your dog blue is so cute I really enjoy how you take Care of your best friend BIG blue you both are a pleasure to watch tale care of each other. Phil COLO
"Cook my shoes", surely the first time these three words have ever been said, ever!❤ Another brilliant film, thankyou ❄🐻❄️🐧☃️❤
😂😂😂 I’m sure it is
Quality Sunday night viewing 👍
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What stunning weather and views! Perfectly captured, as ever. I'm just back from a chilly 2 hour bike ride, so after a hot shower and wrapping up warm, watching this video was a great way to relax and recover. That "rip-stop" tarp does seem a bit suspect, but waking up to those skies in the morning 😍 Thanks for taking us all with you.
I need to get back out riding! I’m usually a keen cyclist but haven’t done much this last year. That tarp split so easily and it’s expensive from DD hammocks. 👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE It's not easy cramming in all the activities outside work - especially the ones that take a good few hours at a time!
Just watched this video again and I am still smiling at the sight of Blue rolling about in the snow. Such a happy and healthy dog. I also love his bivvy bag and he looks very comfortable in there. Thanks for making me smile.
Cheers Dave. I enjoyed that night😬😬
Listen dullard do you actually believe the dog would choose to go out in sub zero winds on his own? Of course not. There’s a difference between a dog being loyal and plucky, and a dog having a wonderful experience. A genuinely caring owner would know the difference, this diva boy doesn’t.
Fantastic stuff Al yes nothing finer than a great bivy camp . We do a lot up in the great Northumberland mate . Great stuff Al 🏕️👍😻
Another great one Al, some wise words from you that will inspire people to do great things, thanks again for another awsome video from you and blue...
Just spreading some positivity mate! It’s a flat time of year. Cheers mate👊
Great to watch your videos! my 8 year old daughter Millie loves watching both you and Blues adventures! Keep them coming. Rod.
Oh good let’s hope she enjoys adventures too. 👊
Looks like a great adventure. - 8 C is a good temp for outside winter activity but windchill can make a big difference. I like -10 to - 15 C for XC skiing here in Canada. The wind is not much of a factor in the bush but on an exposed hilltop like yourself, it can be quite dangerous.
Yes the wind soon strips you of your heat if you’re not prepared. Lovely being up there in it😬
Nice video! 👍
I wonder how many dog owners said " big stretch" when you did. 🙂
My Whippet is just the same.
😂😂😂
Breathtaking. Wonderful. I'm an old woman who can't get out much ... just a walk around the block or along the creek path. But I do feel like I'm with you up there ... it's so wonderful to see. I can breathe that wonderful air. Thank you.
Well I’m glad you are joining me on the adventures 😊. Keep getting out though👍
I hope his videos bring you joy and comfort! 🙏
Frozen shoes/boots: I typically keep me boots in my sleeping bag, each in a plastic bag (dirt) and they never get frozen. Or you can put them in your sleeping bag in the morning. Also I always keep my water filter in my sleeping bag so that it never gets frozen.
Absolutely love these videos and the relationship you and Blue have 👏👏👏 Taking up wild camping for the first time this year and so buzzing to get going 👍
Brilliant mate you’ll love it once you get started 👍👍👍
When winter camping in New Hampshire I keep anything that I don’t want to freeze in my sleeping bag with me for the night. This includes my boots and water. By morning my wet socks that I threw in the bottom of the bag will be dry as well.
Recipe for perfect Sunday Afternoon - A brew and and a new Bushman and Blue wild camping video!
😂I hope you enjoy it👍👍👍
This is pure gold tv for free. LOVE IT LOVE BLUE.
I've watched several of these videos, but this is my favourite so far. The sequence from 19 mins in just beautifully expresses the magic of the mountains. I find the videos so inspiring too. I don't like camping in anything below -2C so I won't be doing anything like this soon, but the philosophy of testing and pushing your limits and seeing how you and your gear cope in tough conditions is very inspiring. I've been doing this recently on local hills (I have a lot of hillwalking and navigation experience) but I don't think me or my gear are ready for overnight bivvies in the minuses yet! But I am taking note of that bivvy set-up, maybe for doing the Mullardochs in summer, or even early spring, before the midgies arrive.
I’d prefer to battle the cold rather than midges. As long as you have gear to keep you warm enough it’s the same as any other camp really. Just extra care for safety is needed👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I'll take your word for it! :)
The round of the Mullardochs Nat, that's a biggie!, I hope the weather was kind to you and that you have a wonderful cache of memories.
Fantastic vlog, I've been wild camping with my collie, but I need to workout what bivi I can get for him. When hammock camping he has the tarp for cover but getting him,off the ground would be better. My collie is on guard all night, watching for livestock. Lol
Yes bushman and blue 👌🏻👌🏻
I love your vlogs!! And I absolutely love the love that blue has for you 😍 look forward to your vlogs on the weekly! Your an inspiration! Im trying to psych myself up to do a solo camp but still yet to brave it!
Thanks buddy. You’ll have to do a solo camp in an easy access place so you can always bail if needed. You’ll be fine though😉👍👍👍
Awesome video mate. I’m so envious of your kit 😍 I’ve hit that subscribe button. If you ever want to collaborate on a camp I’d love to join you. Regards Ben from Uk wild camper
Cheers mate and welcome to my channel. I’ve loads of decent kit but I always buy it in a sale!
I discovered your channel a couple of days ago. I absolutely love it! I have obsessively been watching it for a couple of days now. I love your positivity. I love you pup, Blue. I love your adventures. You have inspired me to get outside and enjoy nature. I am a motorcycle rider. The pandemic has inspired me to getting back to my camping roots. I am currently acquiring motor camping gear. I aspire to do alot more camping this year. You have inspired me to do so much more. Thank you for your inspirations!
Welcome Carla I’m glad you found us. Camping with the motorbike would be pretty cool especially in Scotland where you could wild camp close to the bike. Enjoy👍
Found your channel in the last 2 months, loving the content. Just wanted to throw my 2 cents (or pence, after all I'm British lol)...an idea for content that I've not really seen much of is tips that you've learned over years of camping that are slightly unusual, or quirky. Things related to gear, knowledge etc that aren't as common as the other review / tip channels. For example, things like WHY you use the backpack you use not just what's a good backpack etc as not every backpack is suitable for everyone.
What I'm trying to say is attempt to give people knowledge to find their own best gear with knowledge as opposed to "this is the best equipment because...." we all know there is no one best piece of gear for everyone.
I hope this makes sense! I decided to comment this on your channel specifically as you come across as incredibly knowledgeable and would be able to address this sort of content through experience. Obviously don't stop doing what you're doing, just maybe try adding the gear content in a little snippet of a larger video etc. Such as this video you expressed you had concerns with the bivvy and enjoyed the explanation on the Velcro straps, we're there any other concerns we should look out for? What makes a good bivvy etc as I have zero bivvy / tarp experience but you made it look intriguing!
Anyways, sorry for the world's longest comment. Hope it didn't put you off reading it!
Kind regards and thank you for your incredibly entertaining videos. Big love to Blue 👍🏻 thanks!
No mate it’s well appreciated. Yes I’m all about the honesty when it comes to kit and I only promote items that I truly believe in. I’ll definitely do more on the ‘why’ as so many people have no clue where to start and as you say kit is very different and suited to the individual. I’ll never sell myself out like others have where each week they say ‘this is the best tent ever’. Cheers mate👍👍👍
Cold weather but stunning views. Getting out into nature is so wonderful. Thanks to your videos, i went to a couple of new places for a walk with my dog last week, and even though the weather turned, it was still great. Keep being inspirational!
Dress for the weather and it’s always a pleasure being out in it. Well done 👍👍👍
Another wonderful video, Blue is surely your best friend. Camping in the clouds is unbelievable. I really enjoyed🙌🇯🇵❄️Thank you for sharing with Us .😀
He definitely is my best friend🥰. Thank you my friend 👊
Really looking forward to this one. Presently fishing on beesands beach South Devon so will watch this when I get home. You've certainly wetted my appetite for the mountains. Just need to do some prep before I come up April may time. Thanks for all the footage you share
Awesome mate! Enjoy it later after cooking your catch👍👍👍
Great video, mate. I just uploaded my own video of Dove Crag and Hart Crag from Cow Bridge. An old one from a few years ago that I put commentary to.
Awesome day. My best 67 years of walking and wildcamping the Lakes.
I really understand how you feel.
I hope 2022 goes even better for you on here than last year :) Had a great walk around the peaks yesterday exploring new places in the wind and rain, not quite as extreme as your night out though but at least I was out :)
Thanks dude! Well done for getting out regardless of the weather👍.
Loved this. Mate that chat about hugging trees and nature. Ooft got me in the feels. People are forgetting about the simple things in life. The earth is beautiful.
Yes we all need to ground ourselves more often. It should be prescribed by doctors well before giving out pills. 👍
Awesome content again Al 👌 Blue never ceases to impress how well trained he is and obviously loves being out with you. Looking forward to the rest in 2022
Thanks mate. He definitely is an easy dog to be with👍
Tarps are for wimps. 😉
The video was really enjoyable to watch, especially the antics of Blue in the snow. 😂
There's no way I'd have gone up there in those trainers. I always go up the mountains in my old Scarpa Manta (non-Goretex version) boots, all season. I would have put the shoes/boots inside the bivvy bag and the socks inside the sleeping bag to prevent them icing up.
I've had good experiences with The North Face gear, for example my Summit Arctic down jacket that has been fantastic for the past decades of hard use. But that North Face bivvy bag... I'd have dumped it in the car park bin before driving home...together with the tarp. 😉
Yes the Bivvy isn’t a great design although the material is top quality. I need to design my own. 👍
Absolutely loved watching this! It was epic! Thank you. Loved the gear tips, ace tip if your trainers have frozen 😊, awesome time lapses blue rolling around was so cute and your music choice is so good. In fact, I found the second track quite emotional tbh (it was so beautiful). Another excellent vid smashed out of the park, well done! Happy New Year to you and blue. Keep them coming ❄🏕🚶♂️😊
Thanks Donna☺️. It was a pretty epic night and thoroughly enjoyable even with cooking my shoes. 😂😂😂
God paints a beautiful picture
Good stuff Al - decent bivvy, shame about the tarp! Cracking weather - ATB
DD Hammocks ultralight. I loved all their gear until now. 🤔. Cheers Chris👊
I’ve been watching your channel for a few months now and it’s a joy to see it’s growing, the work you put into these vlogs is a step ahead of everyone and you deserve every success my friend👍
Wow thanks! I’ll keep trying my best😬👍
Couldn’t agree more - what a fantastic channel. I find it so relaxing watching these videos. Keep up the fantastic work
A bit of advise:
When its freezing, do not use a double knot on your footwear.
Instead tuck the loops under the laces on top of the shoe.
Another great inspirational 👏 🙌 video.top man top 🐕 dog.great chat at 22mins in.great words.thank you.great footage.🙂😉😁👍✌as always.always a pleasure.keep safe.👋🙏🐕🌅🌄
Thanks buddy 👍
Sent some money 💰 keep these trips going.and your always happy and smiling.no matter what the situation.loved it when you looked up at the North face of ben nevis.you was moved by it.keeping it real and honest.🙂🐕😉
Cheers mate appreciated 👊. Yes some places and moments in time definitely give some strong memories
Love ur adventure with your lovely dog. I had a dog we used to go adventure together now he 15 and got brain tumor he can not do anymore. But i love to see you doing this. Will be nice to get jacket for him also but look like he got a lot of furry ❤
I can't believe you did that without ground pads, or food. Man, I would have been cold and hungry if I tried doing it this way. You must be used to some seriously cold weather!😂👍👍
I had my 3 season Thermarest mat down but I do sleep warm. 👍👍👍
Amazing your dog Blue! I have seen only 3 or 4 of your vids do far. I have to admit I have felt sorry for him that he might not be as into this as you. But at 5:45 or so I couldn't stop laughing that he was looking at the view then turned to look at you like "oh, so you made it". What a pair you guys!!
He’s a top dog! He’d hate it if I left him at home😂. I think that’s cruel and many dogs don’t get the stimulation and exercise they need.
Stunning place, looks massive in white! I was genuinely gutted your tarp ripped, even though you still looked sung haha, blue looked absolutely toasty! Why does your burner expel so much fire to begin with, it happened in your tent recently? Near took your face hair off! Great video again, going from one extreme to another..next step is full commamdo👍 Top job mate🏞💪🤘
My gas canister I refill myself so when it’s over filled it spurts out first time a bit of liquid gas so can be a little reactive😂. I shouldn’t be so tight and buy new ones but they cost more than my eyebrows. Thanks though mate loads more video ideas👍👍👍
An cozy windy Night. 👍
One of the many great things about sleeping out in the cold is the warm bath/shower and meal when getting home.
Thanks for another great film, you really remind me of the spiritual well being nature offers.
I think anything out of what is deemed normal comfort makes you appreciate how lucky we are. As you say this well being you can achieve whilst out there is definitely special 👍
Very nice looking setup there. Lassie constantly jumps in every pool stream puddle
Have you done a video on the bivy you use for Blue?
When I had Bess long ago she was fine down to -8c at least she wasn't frozen in the morning lol
Very funny about your shoes back in the day mine froze solid too. Had to pee in them to thaw out in morning... I quickly learnt to put something over top of them and that stopped them freezing on future frozen walks.
Thanks mate. I made his bivvy which he uses often from an old goretex bivvy bag👍👍👍
Minus 10 dog, do they all come with ratings 😁
Yes it’s labeled just behind the left ear😂😂😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE 😁
You pair have got some onions to be up there in that cold .
It was cold for definite 😬
Please take care of Blue, he is such a good dog, promise me that
Obviously I do as you can see his enthusiasm in these places. 😊
Outside is usually 3degrees lower in my experience. I have done minus 15 but minus 5 is doable with a small tent or a bicycle bag!
Just found your channel and I will be working my way through your videos, great stuff! What a brilliant way to spend a night, and the views were spectacular!! Even better that you had a little mate to share it with. Took my 15yo son out for a 10km hike today and planning more hikes and camps soon. Love getting out away from the city and enjoying the peace and solitude of nature, can't beat it for de-stressing. Thanks for taking us along...
Welcome mate. You definitely get it! Keep getting out there 👍
Wow loved this one mate, just back from 12hr Dayshift at work and proper enjoyed watching this video. This really is out in the wilds, a stunning area and our lake district is looking amazing right now. Blue was a legend as always, keep em coming Al 🤙
Cheers mate. I’m glad you enjoyed it👍👍👍
Big fan of your channel, I love wild camping but for a long time I got stuck in a rut of not doing anything or going anywhere………… and it’s because of this channel that I managed to turn my thinking about wild camping into actually going out wild camping again! It has done wonders for my mental health, It’s an amazing feeling being up a mountain somewhere especially in adverse weather conditions with a coffee in my hand and looking around and there’s nothing but mountains around you! That’s what I call living.
If I’m camping in freezing temperatures I put my trainers in a dry bag and keep them in my sleeping bag with me to keep them warm, saves cooking them in the morning to defrost!!😂
look forward to more of your videos especially in wet/windy/stormy weather.
Great video mate
Well that’s lovely to hear and it inspires me to carry on making videos👍. Keep getting out there my friend👊
2022 and a terrific video to kick it off. Smashing it, Al. Wow, the Lakes in winter you just can’t beat them. Stunning. Happy New Year & big hug to Blue. Your words were totally inspiring. I’m going through the mill a bit at the moment so your videos are a real joy & pick me up. Cheers, Paul.
Cheers Paul I’m glad you appreciate it. It’s all about spreading kind and positivity 👍👍👍
'Absolutely awesome' as always. Happy new year to you and Blue. Looking forward to a 2022 full of epic adventures.
Cheers pal👊
Cracking video, gorgeous dog.
Tip from ex army sleeping in bivi under tarp, boots were placed in bottom of bivi to keep warm and dry. Cos waking up for stag duty when it was freezing or wet you want dry warm boots. And I’ve rolled out from underneath the tarp on exercise before 🙈😂 don’t know how as the ground wasn’t that comfy 🤷♀️ never got much deep sleep 🤔
Thanks 😊. Yes I’d definitely put them in if they weren’t so wet after walking through a bog. Carrying a plastic bag next time would help. I’m lucky I can sleep on a washing line😂
Astonishing video Al! Although going up the mountains in Winter can be challenging, the snowy mountain scenery is absolutely spectacular. Blue's lucky to have a guy who takes him on some cracking adventures. Hart Crag doesn't look tent friendly, but at least you found a spot to bivvy. Thanks for sharing, take care, Jordan.
What fantastic scenery and footage.
That valley in the sunset, with the clouds......WOW!!!
A little mishap with the tarp...hmmm... You handled that, like a pro. 👍
You said something about Everest when you fiddled with the bivvy.....
Edmund Hillary had to heat up his boots, every morning, on Everest, to get them on.
Thanks for the upload.
Interesting about the boots. I’ve had to do it before but these were tough😂. Thanks mate👊
I truly believe your are a gentle man!
Another fantastic camp out Al! In the nicest possible way, you're a bloody nutter! Your videos are always an utter pleasure to watch, over and over! I had a real giggle at your socks & shoes and your tarp didn't work as you expect ripstop to did it?
Thanks Maggi ☺️. We are both nutters as my best friends are too 😂😂😂. Brought up in it👍
@BUSHMAN and BLUE i love being a nutter! I have been addressed as nutty grandma! 🤣🤣🤣 It's meant as a compliment to me too! 😊
Best way of being👊😂😂😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE 👊😁👌
Another amazing video! Who need TV when we have quality viewing here! Thanks Alan and Blue for sharing your journey 🙏
😂 TV on a zero budget. At least it’s real not fake😉
Blue is amazing..... love how well looked after he is 👌
Got to look after my boy👊
I actually love that assault bivvy. I bought a bivvy years ago that I’ve used once. It was called aquaquest, it would easily fit a dog in the bivvy too. Cracking pitch but really disappointed in that tarp. I’d be raging if one ov my tarps split like that. Happy hiking 🥾
What a great time was had by you both, your video was much better than watching Corrie or Emmerdale! Blue is amazing companion! My dog is snoring next to me in a warm bed the spoilt little devil! All the best to you both for 2022. Mark Shaw.
😂cheers mate. Dogs are all ace👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Hi mate, I had a collie we wild camped on Ben Lomond in a bivi bag fantastic memories! My 1st ever Scottish mountain, around 70 Scottish mountains later the first was special, you have a fantastic smile which lifts me but who can't have a little smile in such great places! Ur both doing great and Blue is lucky to have a great owner, dogs need a good walk not a 20 minute stroll! I divorced the wife but got the dog! A fantastic deal! Mark Shaw.
😂 good deal. Glad you’re getting out and enjoying the mountains mate. Keep going👍👍👍
Baltic but that scenery took my breath away. 🙏
Yes that was an epic place to be😉👊
That was awesome Al, thanks. Walking in snow on a sunny day has to be my favourite conditions. I really need to get myself some micro spikes.
Worth the money mate. Just leave them in the car for safety too in case you need them for pushing on ice 👍👍👍
kahtoola would be ones I recommend. Whatever you buy, don't buy cheap or you will be buying again and again. Look for stainless steel/tungsten carbide, reinforced eyelets, welded chains, check reviews against each other...I'm on year three with my kahtoola microspikes, hardly worn down spikes which has included miles and miles on normal asphalt pavements with sketchy ice patches. Have just ordered some nano ones for trail runs, now I've started running again.
Always sleep with your boots inside your bag. It keeps them from freezing,and in some places, scorpions won't take up residence. Iuse my boots for a pillow.
One of my BC’s would do that back roll/scratch when he snagged some he wasn’t supposed to have. Like chicken off the counter. We’d see him doing it on the couch and say check the counter. Tobey is doing his happy dance 😂😂😂
Awesome mate. Dont think im ready for a bivy yet. Feel like im in a coffin, blue seemed to enjoy himself as always. Nice one buddy.
Another quality video thanks. I'm a cyclist and runner and love bike packing endurance stuff and found your channel whilst looking for wild camping tips. You've become my no.1 UA-camr over the last month! You and Blue are brilliant together. Keep up the great work 👏👏👍
Awwww thanks mate! You can’t beat number 1😊. I’ll do some bike packing vids this year I think👍. I’m a keen cyclist but haven’t been on the bike much this last year.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE tough to cram everything we want to do into life. But making the most of every day we have is the most important thing and you certainly seem to be doing that. I'll look forward to some bike packing videos this year if you get chance. Who knows, might even see you out there in the wild one day 🙂👍
Definitely mate. Say hi if you see us out👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE absolutely!
That was a proper camp 😁 Good test of your gear too. I love the relationship you have with your beautiful dog. It all looked great fun and the country there looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
re gloves: I always carry a pair of properly sized "work gloves" the kind with leather palms and some sort of stretchy backs. They keep the frost off just long enough to do most "finicky work" then I can put on my proper warm gloves or mits. I sleep in them too as one hand or the other always seems to find it's way out of my bag.
Ever heard of the band "3 Dog night"? You should look up what it means if your camping in the cold!
Haha 11.35 minutes I thought blue was going to push you over for a second, my girl river would have and does when I’ve got her frisbee
Next time you should put your shoes and socks in a drybag or garbage bag an take it inside the footbox of your bivi or sleeping bag. so it wont freeze.Also your Waterbottle and your Gas should go insde to stay below freezing. Amazing views and a great video as usual! Greetings from Germany!
Thanks mate👍Yes I didn’t have a bag with me. I actually kept my other bottle in with me but not the gas. 👊
Yes. When you’re winter camping, you really have to think about what you do when the sun goes down. Trying to fall asleep at 6pm doesn’t cut the mustard.
They are long nights!
Subbed. Going to check out your channel with a cup of Yorkshire and an hobnob.
Welcome mate👍👍👍 enjoy some of my back catalogue.
Bach ❤ Blue in his bivvy ❤...thanks for sharing another fab adventure with us! Off out to hug my favourite oak tree tomorrow - Happy New Year!
Awwwwww give it a hug from me😊
@@BUSHMANandBLUE I will 🤗
Recommendation: Snugpak Ionospher - huge amount of space !
Poor dog having to deal with that. Obviously your ego is more important to you than your dog.
I love the videos and well Blue. But, the music is awesome! Great choices that add to the overall video. Thanks Al. From one Yorkshire man to another.
I only use the free to use music so it’s a bit limited but I try make the most of it. 👍
i always bring some of those hand warmer bag things when i do cold weather stuff like that so i can put them in my boots or shoes for a bit before i put them back on for defrosting and its nice that they are not all cold when you put them back on :) ..... nice video and entertaining video as always keep up the good work best regards from scandinavia
Down booties for bed, and shoes in the bivy (or get chemical hand / feet warmers and stuff them in your shoes the good ones last up to 8 hours ) nice video mate love blues bivybag
Another great video. There aren’t many peaks I didn’t do in the Lakes but this was one. Should have done it, looks great. A couple of questions- I got some Sealskin socks for Xmas to go inside my sailing boots. I haven’t tried them yet but wondered how waterproof they were and how warm? Also, I wondered if you went elsewhere. I’ve seen you do the Lakes, North Yorkshire, and Scotland. These are all great and there’s plenty to do there but have you tried Snowdonia, Derbyshire, and overseas? Also, you’ve triggered me into action so off to Derbyshire in a couple of weeks to do some off-road cycling. Looking forward to the next one.
Hi mate your comment was ‘held for review’. So yes the socks are amazingly waterproof. You’ll be surprised. I generally have a thinner sock underneath them so with two socks on they are quite warm. I’ll camp anywhere so Snowdonia is on my list. I’m not too bothered about the Peak District as I’d prefer more extreme places. Enjoy the cycling👍👍👍
Fantastic Video!!! Keep Making these good for you and Blue! Best to Ya. Viewer from Swansea, South Carolina,
Thanks I’m glad you appreciate my videos 😊
Would suggest keeping socks in sleeping bag and shoes/boots in Bivi next time to avoid freezing.
Hello Mate , Loved Your video .
I live in Canada and have done some winter camping , so I've got a couple of tips for You .
#1-You must not over heat Yourself , because when that happens , You begin to sweat, that sweat begins to freeze and You get even colder, I believe this is why You got a chill .
#2 -I learned some time ago how to keep my shoes from freezing .When You take them off at night , put them in the bottom of Your sleeping bag ,it stops them from freezing and Your feet air out . it's a bit awkward untill You fall asleep but it's not to bad , and well worth it .and they are easy to find in the morning .
Blue is a BEAUTIFUL dog, such eyes , like a Husky , crystal blue eyes, must be why You named him Blue
I have 2 dogs of my own ( Yorkies ) couldnt live without them .
Ok Mate , catch You later .
Mike .
Thanks mate. My shoes were too wet to put in with me and I didn’t have a plastic bag. Maybe laying them under my mat might have helped. Dogs are the best!!!
Bushman,please dress blue in warm clothes n get him a sleeping bag.🙏
Poor dog 🐶 I felt so sorry for it 🙈
He’s one of the luckiest dogs there is having the time if his life with me👍👍👍
Great vlog , we've been out a few times with ours dogs. The collie isn't too bad in cold but the daft Springer gets cold. Sioux used her down jacket on him when we did a 2 night wainwright camp. Think we vlogged that on our channel.
Yes some dogs struggle in the cold. Blue has a really thick coat probably the thickest I’ve seen on a collie.
A new camping meal. Shoes cooked with gravy and chips! 🤣
Another armchair thriller. massive respect to yourself and blue. adding you to my awesome channels section today..
😂 glad it’s thrilling👍
a fantastic video mate just love them and blue is something special...look forward to your next one...atb from derek
Thanks mate 👊
I love blue, I've had a female runt of the last litter in the front seat of my truck for four gens now.
I don’t know how you do it...I can sleep cozy in these temperatures but nothing is getting me out of that bivvi bag in the morning !
Those down bottoms help😉
Absolutelt Glorious sunset thank you for sharing. Inspirational, yes my friend !
I’ve literally just took delivery of this bivi this morning and found the poles almost impossible to get in place. Really like the bivi, weight etc is great but im already dreading trying to put the thing together when im out tomorrow night. Can see myself just leaving em out haha. Glad im not the only one whos found it awkward mind.
Also, really enjoyed the video! Thanks. Gained a new sub!
Cheers mate and welcome. Yes the material is perfect but with the poles in, on a Matt with a pillow your face touches so they want binning really. 👍👍👍
(New Subscriber) Just came across your channel by accident :-) Nice one mate, love wildcamps, do alot myself up in Scotland...I had a Border Collie called Blue too, best dog i ever had, Your Blue definitely reminded me of my Blue :-) Such fond memories :-)
Welcome mate and I’m sure you have fond memories of your Blue. I’m enjoying making mine👊👍👍👍
Superb mate, some stunning views you got there. Thankyou
I spy an Exos 38 😍. That's my main bag when going camping and it fits everything perfectly. My only gripe is WHO DECIDED TO DO THE 'ZERO POCKETS' CHALLENGE??? Like seriously, there's a catastrophic lack of pockets to help with organising your gear, especially if you remove the top cap. Waist belt pocket? Nope. Bottom Pocket? Nope. Small Internal Pocket? Nope. I don't need more space, just a bit more separation.... or maybe I need a new mentality 😁. I usually take a small bum-bag/waist pack to compensate.
That whole message sat at the summit, all of it, it was beautiful. Thanks for that.
"A true bivvi camp" - oh my god that slayed me as a reaction to your tarp ripping. 😂 I bet you smiled when you opened your eyes in the morning and you can just see outside. Love it.
It definitely needs belt pockets. Good bag overall though. Cheers mate and I’m glad you understand what it’s all about👍👍👍