Heyy Guys! Thanks so much for watching this lil hammock viddy, I LOVE hammocking! ❤ I can’t believe it’s taken me 4 years of wild camping to try it. Just thought I’d let you know the camera settings for the night sky time-lapse in case you fancy trying it - this was in a fairly light-polluted area (bortle 5), so if you can get to darker skies, you’ll get much more impressive results. Anyhoo, they were exposure 13 sec / ISO 3200 / f2.8. This was 914 images shot consecutively on a Canon 5D MkIII with 16-35L lens, but you can use any camera that allows you to use manual settings. I was also using a tripod, remote shutter release and a lens warmer to prevent dew on the lens - gear list in description. Have a great day! Claire 🌿🐻
I have recently got into hammocks too , some tips i have been given are to get some whoopie slings from DD to make adjustments easier , make a gun shape with with your hand and the angle between the top of your thump and pointing finger makes the ideal 30 degrease angle your slings should be set too, make your head side 6 inch higher, when in hammock move your self so you are sleeping at a diagonal as this will make your back straighter so your not banana shaped, there is a really funny guy called Shug who is a hammock genius, i will post a link to his channel here ... ua-cam.com/users/shugemery
@@adventureswithsteve2981 An additional idea is to double up some Paracord and run that through each end of the hammock and then knot it to form a loop or ring which you can use an additional Carabiner on between joining the Whoopie sling, so that any rain water travelling down the sling will drip off the Carabiner rather than making it's way to the hammock. I will try that 6 inches higher at the head end thing... Usually just lay further up the head end and that seemed to be sufficient. Just wondering whether raising one end puts extra/unbalanced strain on one end of the hammock -Probably fine if you aren't a heavy weight. Cheers for the tips/link!
my girls are in their late forties now,with teenagers of their own now,they still make camping a priority in life,keep up the good life kiddo and thank you
Beautiful images, beautiful music, stunning time-lapse sequences! Well done, m'dear! The Trangia is a great stove. So quiet and peaceful. It may not be as fast as an iso stove, but who's in a hurry anyway, right? Thank you, Claire, for another beautiful, peaceful moment in time! :)
Hi Claire.. If it's any consolation I have been wild camping for over 16 years.. My first hammock trip was in 2008.. and just like you.. I love it!!!! 😍😍X
Don't be afraid to sew your own custom hammock. Dutchware has a lot of handy hardware/fabrics, and so does Ripstop by the Roll. It takes a little trigonometry to do the math building one with a integrated bug net (you cut a hexagon shape), but it's nothing too difficult at all. First one was a prototype, second a massive 12ft long and 6ft wide one for my gf and I, and recently made my third, which is a two-layer hammock, but custom red and black print for the outer layer (red n black is my jam lol). Instead of another heavier fabric on the inner layer, I used a black calendared 0.75oz ripstop, so basically it's like sleeping on silk sheets and more wind resistant. There's so much you can customize with hammocks :]
And even if you can't be bothered by sewing one yourself: the chameleon is amazing! I have slept in it every day for almost 1.5 years now and it is still going!
Thank you for uploading these videos Claire! I discovered the channel only recently and I can't even begin to put into words how relaxed they make me feel.
Love nature leave no trace it's such a gr8 message to pass on .. I learned from a very young age as a keen wildlife / birdwatcher to move more slowly . obviously sometimes there are reasons for urgent travel .. But when ever possible walk softly & move slowly enough to make sure you look all around .. So important especially to look Back & observe the way back Eix the image in your minds eye .. because if something happens & you are forced to backtrack .. everything can look so different unless you pause at each bend or hilltop & look back pick out little land marks .. .. So important if you are in wild untracked terrain .. Round here we can always follow the Telephone & electric cables back to houses etc I wonder what will happen when there are no more Telephone poles ? Already most young folks don't know what a telephone Box is for lol Defibrillators ? Love the time lapse bye.
Quality Claire. Glad you have discovered hammocks and the Trangia alcohol stove. Mint video again. Love checking in to see what you have been up to. Take care. Respect.
Something about your videos that just makes me feel relaxed and calm.. I always look forward to seeing your new adventures ☮✌ Congratulations on the 20k+
WoW your camera footage of the sky at night is amazing i I could watch that all day every day no problem Claire and now you are a hammock camper I'm looking forward to your next adventure even more than I normally do🤩 Lovely Claire🥰 Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou sharing your adventures with us❤❤❤👍👌🙂🤩🥰❤
Aw thanks Simon, loved seeing the Milky Way go over, was surprised it was visible actually with the light pollution. Loved the hammock too :D Thank you so much for watching :)
Hi Claire. Re the bugs, have you tried Avon Skin So Soft. It's an oil spray moisturiser but there is something in it that the bugs hate. I'm a magnet for them but it works really well for me. Not expensive. Worth a try. Royal Marines use it so can't be bad. Me and my boy used it on our last camp which was next to a river....thousands of bugs and not one bite between us!
Hi Adam, thanks for the tip, sounds good! I've heard this come up a lot, maybe I should try some. Some people saying it doesn't have the same ingredients in it any more and doesn't work, some people still swear by it, think I might give it a shot see what happens :) I always prefer to avoid the really harsh chemicals if possible. Thank you for watching :)
@@WildBeare Avon SSS stopped working for me. Next best has been "Smidge", with Antisan or similar kept for the much fewer bites i get. Vit B1 (Thiamin) worked in NZ for sand flies.
I believe it has that “deet” stuff in it. I think chemically it is similar to “off” spray, just a different fragrance. Been a couple years since I compared labels. Read the labels and decide what is right for you.
Someone suggested Avon Skin So Soft as a bug repellant. And, yes, it works. It also dissolves some dyes in materials, and can smear colors about. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.
Hammock’s are the best so cozy and comfortable. CB you are really good at photography, you capture some of the most beautiful images, including yourself. CB you always inspire me to want to get out and do more, you are so infectious and I love some of the things you say.. such as bits and bobs and fluffy. 😊 I bet you are very fluffy! Hopefully that’s not offensive.🫢
@@WildBeare if you ever venture up to Staffordshire, Cannock chase has a big pine forest to get lost in. It’s literally on my door step. I used to take the kids wild camping there they loved it.. great videos Claire look forward to seeing more. If you don’t mind me asking where is your accent from ?
Exceptional video, some of the basic things in life like the sunrise, birds chirping, trees etc are the best things to be admired, unfortunately we take them for granted.
Finally! I was wondering when you were going to get around to hammock hanging! After my first night in one SO many years ago... and I woke up with zero back, hip or shoulder pain... I just KNEW that hiking and camping with a sling was for me!!
That was a lovely view of the trees from below your hammock. Your calming voice blends well with the peaceful surroundings - wish my Google lady sounded like you.
I can remember trout fishing starvation creek and one evening i took off my sweatshirt off and there must have been 50 ticks on me. My dad got a tick in a very private spot and mom got it off. My wife and I did alot of camping our favorite method was tent camping. You are an amazing girl with a good fortitude. I've really been following you and you seem to always being a very compitant camper..
Hello Claire, it is a pleasure for me to looking your videos...you know why? You are charming, natural, positive person doing what love and how you like... You reminded me how it was to wake up in the forest early morning with birds and first light with clear mind and no troubles just happy...I will back to that. Thank you so much for that Claire :) Keep going girl... do what you love by the way which you like...All the Best Pawel
You definitely seem to make the most of your time and the areas near you! Appreciate you sharing with us and keeping us motivated while we're longing to be out as well! When it's hot like that, I cheat, I bring just a sheet from home to sleep with, lol!
Not camped for years, done 3 wild camps this months so far, thanks for the inspiration to get out there again. I climbed Ben Vorlich (Scottish Highlands) on Friday night and stayed on mountain , something I've always wanted to do, need to get bag lighter though, amazing sunset and so worth it. :) Great video again wild one x
New subscriber of a few days ago and really loving watching the videos. The time lapse was awesome, looking forward to having a go myself. The fact you love what you do really shines through the screen, so I hope your channel continues to go from strength to strength.
Hi Claire from Seattle WA. Been watching your videos fir some time now. Love them. So happy for you that's your get to go out and enjoy the outdoors. It's so rare to see women that like being in the wild. Love how you show the personal side of you. You're direct with your feelings that you share. Your are forever connected with nature. It is in your soul. I can relate. I can never get enough of being out there. When I'm out there I feel at home and free. Never stop exploring and no matter how crazy it gets over the pond with this covid nonsense keep hiking and camping. Because life is short and that is living. Cheers!
I've been a hammock camper for 6 years now. So nice being above the ground. You make great camping videos. The time laps was awesome. Keep up the good work.👍👍 Try laying somewhat diagonal in the hammock and it'll sag less and give you more room.
The night sky was beautiful! Your videos are always so well put toghether. I did my first solo wild camp on Thursday - at the age of 56... I loved it, wasn't scared at all, which is very unlike me. Only bad thing that happened was that an ant bit my foot, which I'm now in the process of scratching to pieces - my god, it itches like a bitch!
Another great video, that time lapse blew me away, that's the dream about camping, to see the night sky like that😃👍. That burner seemed to do the job too, a nice surprise👍.
Heyy Guys! Thanks so much for watching this lil hammock viddy, I LOVE hammocking! ❤ I can’t believe it’s taken me 4 years of wild camping to try it. Just thought I’d let you know the camera settings for the night sky time-lapse in case you fancy trying it - this was in a fairly light-polluted area (bortle 5), so if you can get to darker skies, you’ll get much more impressive results. Anyhoo, they were exposure 13 sec / ISO 3200 / f2.8. This was 914 images shot consecutively on a Canon 5D MkIII with 16-35L lens, but you can use any camera that allows you to use manual settings. I was also using a tripod, remote shutter release and a lens warmer to prevent dew on the lens - gear list in description. Have a great day! Claire 🌿🐻
Damn girl u are so lucky!!!
thats a great time-lapse, hope you take it up to Wales next time and show us some real dark skies, all the best
the time lapse worked really well, nice treat to see that. ty.
I have recently got into hammocks too , some tips i have been given are to get some whoopie slings from DD to make adjustments easier , make a gun shape with with your hand and the angle between the top of your thump and pointing finger makes the ideal 30 degrease angle your slings should be set too, make your head side 6 inch higher, when in hammock move your self so you are sleeping at a diagonal as this will make your back straighter so your not banana shaped, there is a really funny guy called Shug who is a hammock genius, i will post a link to his channel here ... ua-cam.com/users/shugemery
@@adventureswithsteve2981 An additional idea is to double up some Paracord and run that through each end of the hammock and then knot it to form a loop or ring which you can use an additional Carabiner on between joining the Whoopie sling, so that any rain water travelling down the sling will drip off the Carabiner rather than making it's way to the hammock. I will try that 6 inches higher at the head end thing... Usually just lay further up the head end and that seemed to be sufficient. Just wondering whether raising one end puts extra/unbalanced strain on one end of the hammock -Probably fine if you aren't a heavy weight. Cheers for the tips/link!
Tht looks so peaceful. I so love it!
There's something sublime about spending a night out in the wilderness all by yourself.
You call this wilderness?
I've never done it but watching this video and this channel makes me want to get into it
😅four years really. I didn't think it would be that long 😕 well done joung lady from Colin in Cardiff
Your respect for nature is inspiring
Claire your photography is great. The flowers 🌼 awesome 👍
You share often appreciation of your viewers, I watch your subscribers increase Clarie your truly appreciated by this viewer. Thank you!
my girls are in their late forties now,with teenagers of their own now,they still make camping a priority in life,keep up the good life kiddo and thank you
We do love your work🐻
Beautiful atmosphere and surroundings! I love the music you add, excellent camera work 👍
I always wanted to try hammocking. So cool.
I love watching your beautiful adventures! Very motivating and inspiring! Thank you!❤
You are an excellent outdoor host. You capture magical moments with your landscapes and flowers. Thank you for sharing.
The quality of your videos, the cinematography and production are getting so good! 😁👍🏻
❤❤❤❤❤❤
God bless you Claire. Your videos are soothing for the soul.
20k subs, just the start Claire, we all thank you,
Aw thank you Barry ☺
Beautiful images, beautiful music, stunning time-lapse sequences! Well done, m'dear!
The Trangia is a great stove. So quiet and peaceful. It may not be as fast as an iso stove, but who's in a hurry anyway, right?
Thank you, Claire, for another beautiful, peaceful moment in time! :)
Get yourself a UCCO candle. The smoke emitted off one of the candles keeps those pesky bugs away!
Beautiful lady connecting with the beautiful world. It’s everything that watching tell-lie-vision isn’t.
Every single video is just awesome. Can't believe we love the same things....wild camping wise!!!
Hi Claire.. If it's any consolation I have been wild camping for over 16 years.. My first hammock trip was in 2008.. and just like you.. I love it!!!! 😍😍X
Don't be afraid to sew your own custom hammock. Dutchware has a lot of handy hardware/fabrics, and so does Ripstop by the Roll. It takes a little trigonometry to do the math building one with a integrated bug net (you cut a hexagon shape), but it's nothing too difficult at all. First one was a prototype, second a massive 12ft long and 6ft wide one for my gf and I, and recently made my third, which is a two-layer hammock, but custom red and black print for the outer layer (red n black is my jam lol). Instead of another heavier fabric on the inner layer, I used a black calendared 0.75oz ripstop, so basically it's like sleeping on silk sheets and more wind resistant. There's so much you can customize with hammocks :]
And even if you can't be bothered by sewing one yourself: the chameleon is amazing!
I have slept in it every day for almost 1.5 years now and it is still going!
Just watching this video clip was so enhancing
Oh for Summer, oh for tranquility and oh for PEACE! ☮️
Thank you for uploading these videos Claire! I discovered the channel only recently and I can't even begin to put into words how relaxed they make me feel.
Love nature leave no trace it's such a gr8 message to pass on .. I learned from a very young age as a keen wildlife / birdwatcher to move more slowly . obviously sometimes there are reasons for urgent travel .. But when ever possible walk softly & move slowly enough to make sure you look all around .. So important especially to look Back & observe the way back Eix the image in your minds eye .. because if something happens & you are forced to backtrack .. everything can look so different unless you pause at each bend or hilltop & look back pick out little land marks .. .. So important if you are in wild untracked terrain .. Round here we can always follow the Telephone & electric cables back to houses etc I wonder what will happen when there are no more Telephone poles ? Already most young folks don't know what a telephone Box is for lol Defibrillators ? Love the time lapse bye.
Quality Claire. Glad you have discovered hammocks and the Trangia alcohol stove. Mint video again. Love checking in to see what you have been up to. Take care. Respect.
Something about your videos that just makes me feel relaxed and calm.. I always look forward to seeing your new adventures ☮✌
Congratulations on the 20k+
You should try a few drops of citronella oil in a spray bottle mixed with water. It's natural and will stop you being bitten. ❤️❤️
Hammocking is brilliant i always have a great nights sleep. Good Video, thanks for sharing
4 years. Congrats Claire. U have a great channel. It’s fantastic to see women out there and not just middle age men. ATB. Grays
WoW your camera footage of the sky at night is amazing i I could watch that all day every day no problem Claire and now you are a hammock camper I'm looking forward to your next adventure even more than I normally do🤩 Lovely Claire🥰 Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou sharing your adventures with us❤❤❤👍👌🙂🤩🥰❤
Aw thanks Simon, loved seeing the Milky Way go over, was surprised it was visible actually with the light pollution. Loved the hammock too :D Thank you so much for watching :)
Hi Claire. Re the bugs, have you tried Avon Skin So Soft. It's an oil spray moisturiser but there is something in it that the bugs hate. I'm a magnet for them but it works really well for me. Not expensive. Worth a try. Royal Marines use it so can't be bad. Me and my boy used it on our last camp which was next to a river....thousands of bugs and not one bite between us!
It's good stuff!
Hi Adam, thanks for the tip, sounds good! I've heard this come up a lot, maybe I should try some. Some people saying it doesn't have the same ingredients in it any more and doesn't work, some people still swear by it, think I might give it a shot see what happens :) I always prefer to avoid the really harsh chemicals if possible. Thank you for watching :)
@@WildBeare Avon SSS stopped working for me. Next best has been "Smidge", with Antisan or similar kept for the much fewer bites i get. Vit B1 (Thiamin) worked in NZ for sand flies.
I believe it has that “deet” stuff in it.
I think chemically it is similar to “off” spray, just a different fragrance.
Been a couple years since I compared labels.
Read the labels and decide what is right for you.
I agree it works well, but you need to find the bottle marked "+ jojoba" as the current version isn't effective.
Thank you for everything you have done so far. These videos have inspired me to get out more and challenge myself.
Sleeping under the stars in a hammock really needs to be added to my bucket list.
you won't regret it😉
@@MrJRWBlueBoyz1878 🌌🪣📝🙏
Yay, deffo do it, it's really wonderful ♥
@@WildBeare I imagine it's a though provoking experience.
Hi Claire, thanks for taking us with you.
You are always the best of company xx
No words, just ❤️❤️❤️❤️
it's fun to imagine walking all the way back to pick up the camera after you set it up for that shot of you walking away
Night sky photography is the best photography and pairs perfectly with camping. I've yet to dabble so thanks for sharing
Someone suggested Avon Skin So Soft as a bug repellant. And, yes, it works. It also dissolves some dyes in materials, and can smear colors about.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.
The stars are amazing there!
How lovely of a camp out
Hammock’s are the best so cozy and comfortable. CB you are really good at photography, you capture some of the most beautiful images, including yourself.
CB you always inspire me to want to get out and do more, you are so infectious and I love some of the things you say.. such as bits and bobs and fluffy. 😊
I bet you are very fluffy!
Hopefully that’s not offensive.🫢
The hammock is the best. It makes me feel so much connected with the nature. Thank you for sharing!
What a chilled and comfy vibe🤗😍
Wow … I was starting to think you only camped in the rain. As gorgeous in the rain as in the sun . Natural beauty.
Aw, thank you (blush!) yehh I've had a lot of rain lately 😄🌧
@@WildBeare if you ever venture up to Staffordshire, Cannock chase has a big pine forest to get lost in. It’s literally on my door step. I used to take the kids wild camping there they loved it.. great videos Claire look forward to seeing more. If you don’t mind me asking where is your accent from ?
Thank you for the video, it is wonderful to watch your camping episodes.
both of my daughters were born on june 23,thanks for the reminder and many happy sunsets ahead,thank you for your videos
I'd never go hammocking without my tarp. I'd have left my poles at home if it were a weight issue. Beautiful artistic shots as always. 👍
Wonderful video. How relaxing 😌 😎 thank you 😊
YOU ARE AMAZING WATCHING YOU GIVES ME PEACE OF MIND. THANK YOU
The time lapse video looked amazing. I love sleeping in a hammock. I have the best nights sleep.
That hammock looked so comfy! Thank-you for sharing your adventures, just love your enthusiasm.
Looked an awesome time. And skin so soft from Avon is awesome to stop the bugs and works well with midges
❤❤❤❤❤ your videos are so joyful and soothing
It's amazing too see just how much your knowledge and technique have grown over these years Claire.
Good on you. Very accomplished.
Exceptional video, some of the basic things in life like the sunrise, birds chirping, trees etc are the best things to be admired, unfortunately we take them for granted.
Beautifully done! You have the heart of an artist and it shows!
Finally! I was wondering when you were going to get around to hammock hanging! After my first night in one SO many years ago... and I woke up with zero back, hip or shoulder pain... I just KNEW that hiking and camping with a sling was for me!!
Lovely, colourful, relaxing video and breathtaking night-lapse.
What a lovely person you are.
Great film.
Great adventure, loved the time lapse of the stars! Wishing all the best for you!
Being in a hammock is like having your own cocoon. Warm and comfy. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Stay well and hike on.
That was a lovely view of the trees from below your hammock. Your calming voice blends well with the peaceful surroundings - wish my Google lady sounded like you.
Trangia is my favourite stove, served me well throughout the army, I pair it with the crusader metal mug
Well that was beautifully cathartic
Congratulations. Hope you reach 1m soon. Great Channel.
Beautiful videography.
I can remember trout fishing starvation creek and one evening i took off my sweatshirt off and there must have been 50 ticks on me. My dad got a tick in a very private spot and mom got it off. My wife and I did alot of camping our favorite method was tent camping. You are an amazing girl with a good fortitude. I've really been following you and you seem to always being a very compitant camper..
There's just something about your videos that's so relaxing keep up the great videos can't wait for the next one.
Hello Claire, it is a pleasure for me to looking your videos...you know why?
You are charming, natural, positive person doing what love and how you like...
You reminded me how it was to wake up in the forest early morning with birds and first light with clear mind and no troubles just happy...I will back to that.
Thank you so much for that Claire :)
Keep going girl... do what you love by the way which you like...All the Best Pawel
Hi Pablo, aw thank you, I'm so glad you like them :) I love nature, it is so good for the soul 💚 thank you for watching :D
i have to say Honestly i like Listening to you Talk
I’ve watched a few of your videos now, and this one is for me, far the best! 🙂👍
Thank you for who you are and what you do..
Peace and Happiness
Wow, beautifully made video. Your cinematography is top notch. Your passion was wonderfully captured.
What a lovely spot. The timeless of the night sky was awesome. So peaceful. Thank you x
Time lapse not timeless - doh!
Thank you, it's lovely to see
Loving the channel. I really admire you, well not just you but your fellow solo wild campers. Think that yous are all so inspiring
Wow that sky was pure magic amazing ,that's a memory I wish I could keep !
You definitely seem to make the most of your time and the areas near you! Appreciate you sharing with us and keeping us motivated while we're longing to be out as well! When it's hot like that, I cheat, I bring just a sheet from home to sleep with, lol!
Another amazing video! Thanks Claire!
Take only photographs, Leave only footprints, Keep the memories
That time-lapse is amazing!
Thank you!
That timelapse was unreal!
How have I never seen your chanel before , so what i love 😁
Love your free spirit 🙂🌹And your fearlessness and creativity
Not camped for years, done 3 wild camps this months so far, thanks for the inspiration to get out there again. I climbed Ben Vorlich (Scottish Highlands) on Friday night and stayed on mountain , something I've always wanted to do, need to get bag lighter though, amazing sunset and so worth it. :) Great video again wild one x
Maritime speaking it's 'sling a hammock'! (Known as a Mick!) Lovely vid Claire!
New subscriber of a few days ago and really loving watching the videos. The time lapse was awesome, looking forward to having a go myself. The fact you love what you do really shines through the screen, so I hope your channel continues to go from strength to strength.
Loved the video Claire, especially the time-lapse ! Roll on the next one !
Love the time-lapse of the stars!
Love your night time shots! Thank you!
Hi Claire from Seattle WA. Been watching your videos fir some time now. Love them. So happy for you that's your get to go out and enjoy the outdoors. It's so rare to see women that like being in the wild. Love how you show the personal side of you. You're direct with your feelings that you share. Your are forever connected with nature. It is in your soul. I can relate. I can never get enough of being out there. When I'm out there I feel at home and free. Never stop exploring and no matter how crazy it gets over the pond with this covid nonsense keep hiking and camping. Because life is short and that is living. Cheers!
Four years of camping ⛺️ Well done and congratulations on building your subs.
You are doing a great job. Please continue with the great work. So Real and so entertaining...
Fantastic video and I just love your smiling dimples👀😎😊
You help me so much with my mental health, watching your videos, keep up the good work xxxx
I've been a hammock camper for 6 years now. So nice being above the ground. You make great camping videos. The time laps was awesome. Keep up the good work.👍👍 Try laying somewhat diagonal in the hammock and it'll sag less and give you more room.
What a view.
The night sky was beautiful! Your videos are always so well put toghether. I did my first solo wild camp on Thursday - at the age of 56... I loved it, wasn't scared at all, which is very unlike me. Only bad thing that happened was that an ant bit my foot, which I'm now in the process of scratching to pieces - my god, it itches like a bitch!
Another great video, that time lapse blew me away, that's the dream about camping, to see the night sky like that😃👍. That burner seemed to do the job too, a nice surprise👍.