My First Solo Wild Camp (Disaster!)
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Hi, I'm Chrissy and for the longest time, I've dreamt of doing my first solo wild camp, on Dartmoor. I live with a debilitating neurological illness, and my spiralling health has meant my plans have been put on hold. But today, that's all about to change...
Thank you so much for joining me, I hope you enjoy the adventure!
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Gear:
Tent - Vango Tryfan 200
Backpack - Osprey Tempest 40
Sleeping mat - OEX Transverse 3/4 Self-Inflating
Camera - DJI Pocket 2
Hi there, I suffer with mental health, and I find people like yourself, such an inspiration. Against your health problems, you still don't let it stop you, from doing the things, you love doing &you know will be a challenge to do, but you fight on, and do them anyway . Amazing
Thank you so much Jack, I’m so sorry to hear you struggle too. I feel like my illness took everything away from me, but doing this really helped me to get a little bit of the old Chrissy back. 🥰
I'm so glad you decided to publish the video. It gives a very real insight into the struggles and problems some people have, and the resilience and strength required in trying to overcome them. I wish you well.
How courageous. You are clearly a lot less limited than you first thought. So brave.
Keep up with these adventures, for yourself and for all the others who would like to find the courage to do the same.
The first solo is always a challenge, particularly on the mental side of things. It does pass as you get used to all the sounds of the night. I can’t imagine how much mental strength it took for you to even attempt this with your medical issues, let alone see it through to the end. Absolutely incredible and I take my hat off to you.
Aw, that really means a lot, thank you! 🧡 Being poorly actually distracted me from a lot of the noises in the night - which perhaps was the silver lining! 😂 I can’t wait to do it again now! 🏕
Hello Chrissy, thanks for your honest video. Dartmoor is a truly special place, I love it. I believe that spending time by yourself there, it can help to heal you, whether that's for mental or physical difficulties that we are experiencing. Solitude, you can't beat it. Keep doing it and you'll get better at it. I've learnt by making mistakes, but what a place to learn! Take care, Simon, Somerset.
Thank you so much, Simon! 🧡 Absolutely, Dartmoor’s such a healing place and there's so much to learn. Being up there alone, was a very special experience, and I’m looking forward to doing it again soon! 🥰
Well done Chrissy and good on you for getting yourself through it. Hope it didn't dampen your spirits for future adventures!
Well done Chrissy. Inspirational. Look forward to you getting out again and seeing that bright smile.
Well done conquering your fears and problems. There's some good advice on here. I wouldn't get the Garmin Inreach but try and stay in phone signal range. Leave your route and when you camp, you can text your exact position and send the OS grid reference. Someone could be with you in no time. I look forward to seeing your next adventure.
Not a disaster, a success! Well done. I started out solo wild camping at 14 and first camped just across from Scarey Tor near the Army Camp on the Moor Brook. I have the Vango Tryfan 200 and it’s ideal for Dartmoor as the ventilation through each end keeps the condensation down. For bikepacking across Dartmoor, I use a Vango Carbon 200 as it’s lighter but only 3 season at best. Statistically, you’re extremely safe wild camping on Dartmoor. Ultimately, solo camping is a physical but also a mental battle, but do persist as you’ll feel the benefit in everyday life too. The association with the primeval side of Dartmoor creates an inner strength. It’s truly a wonderful place.
Even though you had physical and emotional issues (quite common for first few solo trips) you made it through to the end and want to do it again. So you survived!
Well done and I really do hope that you get out again and again, it gets much easier with practice and the resulting knowledge gained from experience.
Looking forward to your next video 🙂👍
Aw, thank you! That means a lot! 🧡 I'm really looking forward to going again, very soon! Avoiding the military firing range this time, and definitely packing a bit lighter! 😂 I still have a lot to learn! 🏕
I'm so glad I watched this Chrissy. Hey, you're a soldier for sure. Well, done on getting out there especially knowing how you can be - that's bravery. Much of it sounded really sweet but then the deep dive. Well, I hope you'll get out there again. All the very best. Mark
Aw, thank you so much Mark! 🧡 I definitely don’t feel very brave, but I’m so glad I gave it a go, and I can’t wait to go wild camping again - hopefully in the next few weeks! 🤞🏻Thank you so much for watching! 🥰
@@chrissyinthewild A pleasure Chrissy. Oh you are brave - trust me. I look forward to another camp. Take care - have a cool week.
Be proud of you-you went out and did it and nobody can take that away from you. Here's to many more adventures.
Some lovely scenes from Dartmoor and that is a very cool tent. I've done over 15 solo wild camps this year and every now and then I hear unexplained noises and can get a bit freaked out. Your mind goes into overdrive when you're isolated and it's dark. Well done for completing the camp and for uploading the video, both are equally challenging things to do.
Hi Chrissy hope you are well. Nice little video. sorry to hear about your illness but it didn't stop you so good on you. I see that was a few months ago, you have a good amount of subscribers, i want to get my subbs up but i just don't get to video most of my walks, if thats the only video you have done apart from the two shorts. Hope to see more soon.
I walk a lot on a night countryside/woodlands Moore's etc, and have to say it can be scary at times.........a lot of times but as you see the sun come up or daylight brake its always such a good feeling.
Well hope to see some more vids soon, well done.
You poor thing! I felt so badly for you. You should be really proud of yourself for pushing yourself to camp despite your lth problems - that's inspiring. Tyou for sharing your experience with us!
Loved this video. Keep going, post more. So many people enjoyed this video.
At 54 I did my first wild solo camping this year. Once Ive pitched my tent I use the what3words app to send my location to my son and sister in case anything happens. I loved it and cant wait to go out again
Go alone but not. Get a buddy to go where you are going but don't camp together. Stay apart but close enough to check on each other. Cheap radios to call each other, Your alone but not, be safe before being rescue.
Oooh, That's such a good idea! I wish I had someone in my life who'd be up for that! Thankfully I did manage to camp where there was phone reception, which was definitely a bit of a lifeline! 🧡
@@chrissyinthewild Look into hiking clubs, More often there are others who want to do the same.
@@tedsemonis7905 I'll definitely do that, thank you so much for the suggestion! 🧡
There are garmin sos gadgets and other makes I would imagine u can buy in case of emergencies if any help u are a very brave soul and a inspiration to others hope this helps
@@grahamclarke9806 Gadgets as locators and phones are just that. No batteries and it's a trivet, phone work if a repeater is in range (companies lie there is no coverage everywhere) Grizzle man and the lady in Yellowstone didn't have time one was 12 hours away the other in camp site. You can't push a button if you can't reach it.
Well done Chrissy for doing the video, really enjoyed it. So sorry you felt so ill
Looking forward to your next one. Never give up!! ✌️
That was so incredible, thank you for sharing. You showed such strength and will power. He very proud of yourself. X
Lovely video stunning views - thank you and well done for doing it , sorry you felt poorly ☮️
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it - Dartmoor's such a stunning place! 🧡
For a first solo, considering hte challenge you faced, I'd say you smashed it!!
Great video, and congratulations on your first solo wild camp … it’s never good falling sick on any camp .. looking forward to seeing some more videos
Bravo! 👏🏾 Appreciate your honesty and well done. Brilliant effort.
Thank you so much! 🧡
Good on you Chrissy. Get the first one out of the way and it's all good from here on, well it gets better. No one is out to get you and the wildlife generally keep away, a lot of the noises you hear in the night are your imagination. Hope you keep wild camping and posting vids even after having such a rough night, hope you're feeling a little better. New sub! 👍⛺
Thank you so much, Jamie! I can't wait until the next one now - even though it was a bit of a disaster, I've definitely got the wild-camping bug now! 🙌🏻 Thank you so much for subscribing! I've subbed to you too, great channel! 🧡
@@chrissyinthewild Awesome, thanks Chrissy. I’ve really got the bug for Wildcamping, pretty much out every Friday! ATB Chrissy 👍🏕
Bless you, well done for getting out there. It's hard when you got a chronic. A lot of people don't understand how it affects your day to day living. You should be very proud of yourself for what you achieved you did really well. Bless you 😊
I really enjoyed your video... loved your positive energy! You're a brave woman. Glad you got home safe and sound... good luck with your next adventure.
I'm 55 , been wild camping since i was 14 , done hundreds of wild camps but never done a solo camp so i take my hat off to you , i wish you all the best for your future wild camps , its a learning curve where you find what works for you , where the experts arnt experts but just found what works for them by making a lot of mistakes , the hardest part is leaving the house to set off and youve done that so onwards to your next adventure , excellent 👍, i still panick about forgeting stuff even now lol
Fair play Chrissy must of took a lot of courage to do what you did. Keep it up and the subscribers will fall into the palm of your hands. Top job.
Hi Chrissy, How brave, you've inspired me to push myself and have a go at wild camping, thankyou xxx
Loved the video & glad you did it. Hope your health gets better.
Great video Chrissy and well done on your first! That clearly took some doing so looking back on it you must feel great :)
As for Jetboil, i used one until the threads stripped on the head, replaced with a Fire Maple, basically the same but half the price, can usually get them on Amazon for £40-50
Wow, well done and a great video, I will be watching out for the next one.
Just got your video suggested by UA-cam… great, that you published it, great, that you did this trip! Go on, do it again! Maybe find someone else to join you, like others suggested. But definetely go out again. It can have ‚healing effects‘ and strenghten your body and mind. All the best 🍀💚🍀
Great job Chrissy, The first time is always the hardest of the challenges as you have to take that step. You are your only disability, Until it becomes you can't walk nor think soundly. Please do continue to go out camping weather it be solo or partied.
What a great video! Panicked when you "walked past a red flag", but glad to see you had that under control. You might see troops at night but they'll give you plenty of space and you're 100% safe outside of the range areas.
I think everybody gets that feeling of dread during the night at first. It must be very difficult to deal with illness on top of that.
I've subbed. Hope you get a chance to do more vids. You could always set up and camp and have a day on the moors without staying overnight.
Thanks for sharing.
Well done and thank you for your video and hope you do more .
You're braver than me - I'm still building the courage to camp solo. I've camped several times in that area and the sound does do strange things. Especially after dark. I think sounds can end up bouncing around and carrying a long way.
The flagpole near Belstone is outside of the military area. The firing area is marked by range poles and right up by the road across on the other side of the valley.
great video and really impressive getting out their with your condition awesome job. Hope you get back out there for your wild swim
Wow your so brave doing what you did conquering you fears with you condition a beautiful well edited adventure well done Look forward to another
Well done you! I suffer with migraines that cause seizures, along with fibro, a benign tumor in my hip and some old but pretty nasty injuries and I wild camp. I am So pleased you published this. This was such an amazing achievement im super proud of you. I've not made it to dartmoor yet but I will soon, maybe in the new year. Keep on camping 🏕 👌
You have a beautiful day, too! Have you considered how the Sunlight affects you, when it is present and when it goes away? Your doctors can tell you more.
Nothing to apologise for. You made the effort to do a solo wild camp even though you were unsure. I've not done a solo one yet but I adore Dartmoor and camping with my mate.
Onwards and upwards! Great video.
Thank you so much! 🧡 Dartmoor's such a stunning place, isn't it! Great that you have a mate to go camping with too! 🙌🏻 I used to camp with friends quite a bit in the past, and it was always such a blast! 🏕
@@chrissyinthewild I'm working up to a solo one, one day I expect. If the wife lets me go it alone haha. Dylan and I barely scratched the surface and have done most of Merrivale and looking forward to exploring a little more. Thank you!
Great effort. The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming and the seclusion once there can be challenging in itself to handle. But now you’ve got the basics under control, from now on it only gets better.
Good on ya lass. We have one life and it's our job to make the best of it, and that's what you're doing. You might find some work arounds that make the experience easier for yourself and ultimately others when they see what you've done 👍😁
Absolutely, thank you so much! That's what I'm really hoping. 🥰
Hi Chrissy,this is the first video I’ve watched of yours,it was great.sorry about your health problems your having at the moment.must be a real challenge,so well done for doing a wild camp on your own and also filming,not easy to do.👏👏.maybe take a small gas burner to boil water for a hot drink,always a good idea,can get chilly sometimes at night.hopefully your planning more camping trips and this doesn’t put you of.Can be great for the mind and well being just getting out.Very best wishes to you and looking forward to your next video.take care.
you have my total admiration to find your inner strengh to go for it and carry on i hope things can improve for you with your health .this is the first video ive seen of yours and decided to sub so hopefully will see more camping vids all the best from skegness
well done, takes guts to do this, especially with your health issues
Great video , very well done to you ...Subscribed , all the best .
I hope you are well and able to and willing to shoot more videos!
How I came across this video I have no idea. You are truly an inspiration and I feel you. Personally I would recommend a longer more comfortable mat as a good night's sleep is so important. I didn't realise this until nighs of tossing and turning and being cold finally to get up as my back can't take no more. Also carbs and sugars I would highly recommend you researching on with your health as for me it's really made a difference. I started having seizures but mines was the lock down drinking so that's stopped now and just waiting to get me licence back then I'll be down Dartmoor loads in fact I'm going VanLife in May. I love it down there but not when it's howling and super wet lol. You had some good weather by the looks of it and I do like the way you film and edit its so lovely to see someone just enjoying themselves. I wouldn't frt a Jetboil to big and bulky and expencive maybe a titanium pot and small burner and gas for less than £30 and your off. I don't use Aluminium and I would recommend looking up why as I don't wana come a cross like a You Wana Be Doing This kinda person hahahaha. I could go on hahaha good luck and lovely to see a bubbly smiley cool person on this place. All the best Ken
Ok. First, it's incredibly brave of you to go off in the wilds with the scary health worries.
Second, this is a really well made video.
Finally, I will send you one of my little home made alcohol stoves if you want one, at least you can make a hot drink. It weighs like 15g.
Well done for pusuing your dreams x
You did good girl even when you felt bad you carried on filming, hope you feel better on the next one.
Thank you so much! I can't wait to do my next one now! 🏕🧡
I'm an experienced wild camper, fell runner and hiker and loved your video, I'm just so sorry you had a rough night, but you made it through and got back down which is truly admirable, that's a great tent too, I'm one of those ultralight idiots who sleeps in a coffin size tent, but you've got me thinking I should have something more spacious too! I got a new stove recently which I'm very impressed with, it's called the Soto WindMaster, I love it because its small, light and reasonably cheap, but the best thing is as the name suggests, it has a built-in wind shield, I live in Snowdonia and have found it works really well, wind is always a pain when cooking but not so much anymore, and having a hot meal and drink really raises spirits.
Hi Chrissy, Well done. That was an amazingly big step for you. I know it didnt go well but dont let that stop you. Baby steps. This freedom could eventually be the gateway to better wellbeing for your mental health. Looking forward to the next video.
Loved your enthusiasm in the middle part of the video and the humour - pity you then got ill - you were brave to try - next time will be better! Good luck
You wanted to do it, you did it, whether you do another one or not it does not matter, you achieved what you wanted to do, cheers Alan
Thank you, that means a lot! 🧡 At first I considered it a failure, but now I’m just so grateful for the experience. I can’t wait to try it again now! 🏕🧡✨
Well done Chrissy, you should be very proud of yourself for getting out there, looking forward to seeing your next adventure 👍
Hello Chrissy, I just found your channel and had to subscribe. I think you are amazing to do a first solo with an unfamiliar tent. You nailed that and then with health issues saw it through and made it back to your pickup point alone. You are an inspiration and I hope many see how you coped with all you faced on that trip! A big thumbs up from me, oh and the flapjack looked great by the way!
Aw, thank you so much for your lovely comment, Tony! 🥰 I definitely lucked out with getting my tent up without too many problems! 👌🏻 If I can inspire others to try wild camping too, I’ll be over-the-moon! It was so much fun and I’m hoping I can get another one in before the winter! Thank you so much for watching! 🧡
@@chrissyinthewild I hope you get out before the nights get too long and cold. All part of the fun though. My mate and I used to camp al fresco, no tent or shelter, waking damp around warm embers. Happy days!
Good on you for getting out there! Sorry your condition played up while you were camping hopefully you will be ok next time ☺. I see someone has already suggested the Firemaple burners and this is what I'm hoping to get as it all packs into itself, only had my first wild camp up on the Moor this weekend and I'm hooked already!
Woohoo! That's amazing! 🙌🏻 It's definitely an addictive feeling! 🏕 Those little gas stoves look so good, don't they! I'm still trying to decide which one to get, although I'm leaning towards the Jetboil Flash, as it's a little bit narrower than the Firemaple and is quite a good price on Leisure Outlet right now. I should probably just get a bigger backpack though, instead of trying to squeeze everything in! 😂 Enjoy your next wild camp! 🧡
@@chrissyinthewild just had a look on Leisure outlet and they are very well priced 😀 almost tempted myself as I see I can also get a coffee plunger for ground coffee that fits in the flash pot 🤣 I'm like a magpie for gadgets like that lol. Hope you manage to get out for another wild camp before winter 😁
Hi Chrissy. Well done for managing the trip and the video. It must have been a difficult decision whether to put the video on UA-cam. I have severe clinical depression and keep finding endless excuses for not going wild camping but I must tell myself that if you can do it, I surely can. I've been wild camping before and enjoyed it once I was out. I wish you the best of luck for future camping trips and I'll watch your trips on video.
Thank you so much Henry, that really means a lot! 🧡 I’m so sorry to hear you have clinical depression, I can only imagine how difficult that must be, and how much strength and determination it must have taken to go wild camping. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it though, and I hope you’ll be able to get out there again really soon! I’ve put off wild camping for a long time too, and even now, it feels very daunting to go and do another! Comments like yours really inspire me to get back out there though, so thank you! Hopefully we’ll both enjoy our next wild camps very soon! 🏕
I know that one recent ruined Exmoore camp,in a tent that rained on the inside I think the vulnerability of being out in the open triggers early or past trauma and the fuels more negativity I had to ask someone to pick me up lasted 3 days and then started to get a bit delerius.,thought I'll say things I regret or do something stupid so done feel ashamed 15 years in and I've only just really started to crack sleeping in doors let alone in a ⛺ past trauma creates a wired overly sensitized nervous system .
Oh wow, that sounds really intense. I’m so glad you were able to recognise what was happening and get help. Wild camping alone is definitely a vulnerable experience, especially at night, when it’s pitch black with no other stimulus. Sensory deprivation is disturbingly powerful, and I’m so sorry you had such a traumatic experience (both in the past, and during your camp). If/when you wild camp again, I hope it’s a better experience! 🧡
always takes more guts for women to go wildcamping for the first time so lots of respect to you. good video hope you get another out there 👍
You did so well.Hard on you but you still did it well done.keep planning 😉
Christie, you did well. #PaulMessner is a good bud to benchmark with.
Love your tent, love that you got out. Keep going
Never give up you knew what problems you might have and did it anyway good job for making the best of it, waiting for your next adventure 👍🤗🙏🎩
Enjoy the outdoors Chrissy 👍
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Well done on getting out. My early trips were a mental challenge and it does take awhile to over come them I find watching movies and making videos helps a lot
Hi Chrissy,
Seems like you did really well considering the challenges you faced and glad you were able to take away that sense of achievement. Sorry still to hear of your suffering overnight but glad you shared this video. :-)
I was so scared to share this, so that really means a lot. Thank you! 🧡
Aside from not feeling well this looks like a pretty good first go. You didn't have any equipment failures, you didn't get lost or need any rescue. That's a success! Sorry you weren't feeling well. Hopefully you'll get on a bit better next time.
Well done. Glad you're OK. X
Amazing 🤩
That's the same tent I have very good brand of tent . Can cope even in pouring rain
Nice video, glad that you achieve one of your dreams and brave of you doing solo wild camp, with your illness, anyway hope to see more uploads by you, and good luck with future adventures
Thank you so much! 💖 Your comment has made my day, and thank you so much for subscribing too! 🙏🏻 I'm super excited to have more adventures and make more videos too! xx
I saw rthis recommended and thought that I iwould have a laugh at some first time ineptitude, but I was mistaken. I am impressed by your bravery to even attempt it, all power roo you,. I hope it's not your only solo wildcamp.
Solo camping when you're a woman is tough at the best of times, but to do with which a chronic illness, well hats off to you! You made it through and can try again! I have subscribed so I can follow your adventures :)
Just come across your video brilliant for myself struggling to do it hope well as can be and planning to go again🤗😍
i been camping in dartmoor for the past 7 years but by this summer i wanna do solo wild camp! just managed solo car camp this year🤣
Oh Sweaty! ❤
Overcoming fears and obstacles seems to be what life is about. Great work conquering both.
Absolutely, and thank you so much! 🙏🏻 I've got a long way to go, but doing this camp has really boosted my confidence, and I can't wait for my next adventure! 😁
You are truly inspirational
That wasn't a disaster, you went out you camped you survived you went back home. Alls good. What I would say is that whilst Vango tents are great reasonable priced tents the tend to be on the heavy side. A nature hike mongar2 would be much lighter for you, but possibly a bit more breezy. As long as you have a good sleeping bag and mat your good to go. If you suffer seizures you should go with another friend. I go with a diabetic freind and I always tell him he's lucky he's here to moan about being diabetic and injecting himself everyday. Absolutely harsh but true, that's what friends are for 😀
Maybe use What 3 Words so friends/family know your exact position when you've set up camp. Useful for anyone. Well done 👍
You take care ok 👍🙏 proud and amazing 🙌 at the same time
That’s nuts!
let nothin stop ya but stay sensible ..gwan queen . bless
A great and honest video but perhaps you should camp with a friend, at least they can help take your down .
Thank you! 🧡 Yeah, I could definitely have used some help with getting the tent down that morning! 😝 I don't really have anyone to go camping with right now, but I'm hoping to make some new outdoorsy friends, to hopefully go with in the future! 🏕
Doubtfull the soldiers would be using live rounds unless on a firing range.
Wild camp solo myself but if worried, just go with somebody and enjoy their company.
I know ecaxtly what you mean. But keep doing this! And mistakes are made to be learn from ;) Best regards from the netherlands.
Very brave and inspiring
Looks a beautiful place to camp. Hopefully more wild camp vids to come from you... health permitting.
Well done for sticking it out.
Thank you! I'm so glad I did, and I can't wait for my next adventure! 🧡
Aw good effort for getting out there! Would it have been the stress of doing it for the first time that made you bad?
A very strong Lady!!!
When red flags are flying on the firing range/training area IT MEANS TRAINING IS GOING ON AND MAYBE LIVE ROUNDS ARE GOING DOWN so you should not be in that area for your own safety
Well done! Having had some health issues myself lately I know what it's like. I have had to call off a few camps recently. Thanks for sharing this with us, showing the difficulty that poor health can throw at us.
Good luck for the future, hope you feel better ☺️
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Well you gave it a go which is way more than some who say they want to wild camp but never do it.check out the fire maple or alpkits version of the jetboil there a lot cheaper and just as good
Thank you, and thanks so much for the recommendations! 🙏🏻 I saw the Fire Maple ones, and wondered what they were like, so that’s really great to know! I’ll definitely take a look at the Alpkit one too! It’d be lovely to get one before my next camp, so that I can warm up some food and a cuppa! 🧡
@@chrissyinthewild yes it makes a big difference having a hot meal and drink.jetboils are great I have 1 but for the price the others are not far behind.even a Soto windmaster and 750ml pot works great and weighs less maybe not as fuel efficient but still good
@@craig3401 The Soto definitely sounds very appealing, the less weight in my pack the better! Thank you so much for all your help! 🧡
@@chrissyinthewild that's ok just enjoy your wild camping it's a great thing to do
proud of you :)
Just wondering, have you tried any cannabis products? I imagine you have if you're suffering in that way but if you haven't then definitely consider it. Nice video, sorry it didn't go totally as planned but I've heard that's often the case even for people without added health problems. When and where do you think you'll be going next?
Great video 😊. What model is your tent? It looks great?
Thank you! 🧡 It's a Vango Tryfan 200. I really love it, although it's probably a bit big for just one person!
But it looks worth it for all the openings it has. One problem you have when getting to camp is which way to set up the tent for best views, I don't think you would have a problem with your tent.
Yeah, it's definitely worth it for those 360 views! 😍