Heavy Rain Camping in Tiny Stone Hut with Canvas Tarp for Roof
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- Опубліковано 19 лип 2023
- I’m giving up on this hut + tarp idea 🥴 The previous tarp was waterproof but got ripped to shreds, this one was robust and didn’t rip, but it let the rain water through instead
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You might consider the use of a pole in the middle, to create a peak in the tarp. That would allow the rain to run off, and might make things a bit more comfortable. Bearing in mind that space is always at a premium, you might also consider packing a second tarp.
That's exactly what i was thinking, center pole.
Exactly what she needs.
Yep, that pole will make a huge difference in preventing water from pooling and collapsing the tarp. Also using another tarp for the flooring will make sure any water will seep into the sleeping bag.
She can place the pole also sideway and will make the same job as well, you don't need much inclination to make water flow
You can solve the space problem by putting two large rocks on top of the walls on opposite sides and run the pole across the top, then put the tarp over the top
Claire, two suggestions. A DD tent pole to hold up the center of the tarp so the rain runs off instead of pooling and use the magic carpet as a door so the inside air pressure stays constant.
I’d like to see you conquer this one like you conquer everything else and, as they say, third time’s the charm.
Yep, and also, try and make a fire (I know, plenty of fire wood about there... ). In a location like this, a fire makes a big difference.
Makes sense.
I was thinking two hiking poles with some para cord to create a peak so the water runs off but fair play to Claire for going back and getting soaked for a second time 🙂
I was going to suggest that as well lol. Pole in the middle. Makeshift door.
A telescopic pole or a long stick could also be use. Just put it across the top of the structure bfore covering with the tarp. Water will drain on each side of the tarp. Or, use 2 long pole and put it on each side of the structure, a guideline tied and the tarp on the top covering everything like a roof.
makes me glad to be home in my warm bed. top points for effort!!!
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Idk when my UA-cam algorithm decided to start showing me a bunch of outdoor camping channels… but I’m here for it 😂
Miserable weather, no sleep, but still smiling. Always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you :) don't think I'm gonna win this one haha
These video walla's need content, 75. She's got the requisite amount i suspect, in this one.
@@WildBeare A little apex on your roof to crest a run off and you would of been fine in there. There is always next time.
@@WildBeare never say never
so stupid...just use plastic not a 20lb piece of canvas.
Your determination to get cozy in the worst of places is really admirable
Hey Claire, just found your channel, super cool. My father and I had a trick we learned from Military training. Carry a candle in your pack at all times. For the tarp you use, rub the candle along both sides of every seam to get a great seal. It keeps the water out. The wax will eventually open up but it's a great trick for unexpected leaks. As long as it is pin-hole leaks, it works. Keep up the great work!
Your adventures are absolutely amazing to watch. I really appreciate you teaching so much! Thank you.
I love the way Claire says "oh, hello" as if she's surprised to see us.
us?
She can't.
Always pleased to see you guys there 🙃
You are awesome ❤❤hugs from Ireland,,,,,!love all your video
"...Let me drag a heavy canvas tarp up the mountains and get completely soaked before the tarp is even erected...and continue to get soaked underneath the canvas...but it's dry when the rain stops! " 😂
Even with no sleep, soaking wet, you still manage to smile. So much positivity. Full of optimism and energy. I love watching your adventures. Sorry it didn’t work out (again). I look forward to watching the one where it does work. Well done Claire for trying. 🏕🏕
Hehe thanks :) I was so sure it was gonna work this time 😄 maybe a different hut where I can slant the roof 🤔
@@WildBeareoh! Or maybe using two tarps layered up? Where you've got the waterproof one under the sturdy tarp to get both the rain and the wind out
@@WildBeare Any slant probably would have helped. Perhaps you could try cutting three logs long enough to traverse the opening across the middle from side to side. Lash the three of them together in a pile like a triangle and then drape the tarp over the logs and the walls to raise the center up just a bit...
i would rather be grumpy and dry than wet and smiling. anytime.
I would never go camping alone like this. GOOD luck to you and stay safe.
I agree, this looks seriously unfun.
I camped alone most of my life. It's some of the most peaceful time I've ever spent, weather be damned.
being alone with yourself is literally what makes camping so much fun, away from everyone and everything
@@burnyizland agreed, and bad weather makes it fun, I love rain drops on canvas. Just, this doesn’t seem so great.
Lol, you should challenge yourself and try it. The first time you do it you will have an endorphin rush. It will also build confidence, fix sleeping issues, reduce stress.
I think I never just chilled in the rain like this. Love your energy!
You just have to love Claire for her positivity, her humour and her ability to enjoy, no matter what. I think it’s safe to say everyone loves Claire. X
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@@Demun1649 Oh no! I've been caught out 🥹
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I liked that line...."Brain has left the building".lmao
Please don't give up on the "shed" thing. You've given us hours of entertainment watching you get soaked with a smile and positive thoughts. How about you take up a thick plastic sheeting, I'm sure with your obvious girl guide knot training you can secure it somehow. Stay safe.
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Lmfao. Stop simping and come up with something that she can use.
I agree . Take a longer pole up with you. It's funny watching you get wet. We all love you Claire xx
Yeah, don't give up on this spot. Just a ridge pole to spill the water of to prevent sag is going to. Spill water off as the manufacturer said.
Maybe re-treat middle grommet points to improve waterproofing.
What about a single tentpole type prop inside to hold tarp high in the middle. Maybe 2 walking poles lashed together with a towel or something to pad the top.
We all want to see this spot work for you Claire.
Hang in there
Cheers from Oz🇭🇲
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A collapsible tent pole should take care of the "propping up" problem. An extra lightweight tarp will keep you from having to decide to have under you or on top of you. You might have been able to wrap it around you from the looks of it.
I totally get you in this vid. Went to camp at a waterfall on the coast last weekend in Yorkshire. It rained the whole time... when it wasn't supposed to... with big winds. Packing up the next day at 5am in the rain was a blast. 3 hr hike home and I was just ready for some real sleep! So funny though... how nights like this never deter the wild camper! Good to see the vids like this that are tougher and test you more!✌🙏🤙
This is the one that got me hooked to this channel. It's been a joy watching your videos. Keep them coming and never ever stop exploring the nature and collecting memorable experiences.
Claire you literally radiate positivity and warmth. Quite possibly the nicest human ever! #respect
I agree. Isn't she lovely. Brightens the day when an episode arrives.
Yeah and so did Lucy Letby!!!!!
@carlhughes9584 Really dude? Why did you comment utter irrelevance on Claire's video?
@@a420tkr Because it's free country and can say what I want......I'm not suggesting Claire is a bad person at all, just that we don't really know if she's lovely and warm..... she appears like that and feminine, yet she's often camping in places like woods etc alone and not phased one bit, which suggests there's more to her personality than what people think. That requires a lot of balls that many men don't have!
I loved the determination to come back and turn this small space into your personal space.
One more try, one more go, one more have-at-it, you can do it Claire!!!
Hehe thanks!! I might try again with a different hut so that I can angle the roof, hopefully it won't leak that way 😄
@@WildBeare Where abouts is this hut?
It would be awesome if you had permission from owner to restore the hut with Heather thatch roof. That hut would make an awesome tiny emergency bothy for anyone stuck out there. Great video 👍
Your courage, perseverance, & endurance are admirable!
Hi Claire, I started (binge) watching your videos 3 weeks ago AND yesterday I did my first solo camp along the Norfolk Broads! Whahooo! No hiking and not wild but I've started something. I'm learning a lot from you and am excited my future camping life.. it'll take time to get the gear so will just enjoy building my confidence in the mean time. Thank you for inspiring a 51 year old woman ❤
Make sure you learn from real experienced hikers and not from "Instagram hikers"...
Being inspired is nice but knowing what to do in case of emergency is much more important, and its something that youtubers who drive to the spot to film ~30min video and drive back home know very little about.
@@CubiCNooBiCAMEN to that
@@CubiCNooBiC Spot on. So many incidents in the news lately here in Europe. This week, for example, a group of Dutch tourist (age beteen 12-28) in Austria decided to hike up Kaiserschild a mountain of almost 2100 meters high unprepared. They wore ordinary shoes and ordinary clothes, and they had no lighting and no extra food or drink with them. On their way back they got lost and ended up in inhospitable territory... So they had to be rescued the next (!) day. Under the feelings of freedom and happiness, people make stupid decisions.
Good for you! I'm happy for your new adventures.
Hat`s off to you Claire. Carrying a 4kg tarp along with the rest of your gear must have taken quite a lot of effort. Well done .
Yes, congratulations and well done.
Thanks, it was ridiculously heavy, only a couple km walk in thankfully. Really thought it would work this time 🤔😄
Your attitude to adversity is amazing. You make me smile when you chuckle.
I think you are the most authentic wilderness adventurer. Just found you and love what you do.
Experience is the very best teacher.
Most folks wouldn't even have gotten out of their cars to make camp in that weather -- or at most pitched their Tent in the parking lot of the local Bar.... Claire is one tough cookie.
The brain has left the building 😅 (Claire being all of us after a sleepless night.) Thank you for reminding me that I don't really need to have perfect weather to go camping. I always wait and wait for the perfect day. I'm not wild enough yet, I guess 😁
Ooh I love being in a tent or under a tarp in the rain 😍 so relaxing. Maybe not on this particular occasion haha. Thanks for watching my lil vid, have a great weekend 🤗
You always make these situations look easy, but the wet looks very uncomfortable. Thx for taking us camping with you, I never been to England and just enjoy seeing all the area's you visit, so beautiful!
It's Wales not fckn England!!!!!
I love your channel! I love going on your adventures with you and your positive attitude. Even when the poles fall down like in your super stealth video I think it was or in this one when the roof literally caves in, you still love it and want to carry on. I just have one of those pop up tents I occasionally chuck up in the garden during warmer months, but there is still something lovely about sitting in a tent tucked up in your sleeping bag in nature.
I think you should have one more go to defeat your nemesis stone hut! Fab video 😊
Amen
What a perfect camping partner - work the problems, positive attitude, and still smiling after a rough night. Not many out there like Claire!
oh god i really want to be there. when i was a kid i used to fall asleep on stormy nights imagining I was all cozy living under a rock in a rock pool. this is the next best thing.
So cool! I love this place you were camping. Thanks for sharing your time.
The wild, rainy videos are my absolute favourite.
Good plan. But, you may have needed a pole in the middle to dome the tarp so the rain would fall off rather than pooling where the attachment points are. It might also have made it less susceptible to the wind.
Or, you could have brought a smaller tarp to rig inside under the big tarp to catch any leaking. Of course, if you seam seal the big tarp and give it another go. 🙂
Ugh watching this making me shiver. I can't stand cold!
You are moving in the correct direction. ❤❤ I is always good to watch you never give up.
Oh, Claire! I do love watching your adventures. I sit here in the warm and dry chuckling at your efforts to look anything other than completely wet through! How do you manage to look so happy even when you’re soaked after a sleepless night? It’s good to see you can still smile - even when it’s all gone wrong. Your brain obviously hasn’t departed. It just has a special inbuilt switch that allows you to cope with all this. Thanks for entertaining me and making me laugh - again. Take care.
Haha thanks so much, glad you like them :D I genuinely enjoy some adversity as long as I feel I'm prepared for the worst, in case it goes wrong. I'm not very good without sleep though 😄 Have a lovely weekend :)
Hi Claire, I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed your video even though the conditions were not good. I liked that your spirits remained positive even on those sleepless nights. Planning in going tent camping soon and I hope to keep the same spirit like you. Haven’t been camping for a while. You are an inspiration.
Love this lady; attractive, adventurous, and informative.
despite the heavy rain and wind you made it through the night just follow your passion, and always be careful GBU ❤
For that particular location you might consider an extendable aluminum pole. Here in the states we can get them long enough to have 8 or 9 feet of pole once extended. It may give you enough rise in the center of the walls.
I loved the "brain has left the building" comment! I think we've all been that tired at some point in our lives.
Well done for giving that place another go. It almost looks perfect, who would have thought that a temporary roof would be that difficult to rig up. Makes me wonder what the structure looked like when it was first built.
Your view outside from your spot was amazing. Looking out into the darkness was bit of a shock but it felt safe. A 2nd tarp would probably be better. Now I want to spend a night outside in the elements because you make it fun again.
GEE.... Looks like a BLAST! 😂 Now you get to crawl into a soaking wet stone room with a tarp on top off it!
👍👍,
never matter how the weather gets, you do it with such joy and smiley fashion... keep it going :)
Fair play to you, that looked wet and miserable but love the way you persevered
Thank you for taking us to a different and beautiful world🍁🍁🍁
Your positivity and can do attitude is incredible. Keep up the great content!
Hey Claire upmost respect for going back once again in the pissing rain to that spot !! I've found canvas needs to get wet then dry out first to make water tight the fabric needs to swell and contract a bit like wood does ..adding a run off points will defo help... add a pole in the middle like a tipi shed water rather than catching it ..... stay awesome love your vids !!!
The best option is to use a larger tarp (twice as large at least!), so the wind can't get a hold under it. Think of it like wrapping a present halfway-ish. Fold the corners, and tie one or more string(s) around it, horizontally (look out for sharp rocks) - That way you wouldn't need a heavy tarp and you could go back to a much lighter and completely waterproof one again (+ the door would be smaller, not letting so much wind inside (play with the design of the entrance).
It takes some pretty hefty attachments to hold a sail - which in essence is what you have created here.
If you combine it with a pole in the middle, like suggested earlier, to help the water run off, you should have a pretty sturdy setup.
If done right, it would sherd the wind and the rain effectively - admittingly it would't look as nice from the outside, but it would do the trick, for sure.
Thank you so much for providing such an extensive kit list! It is great to get so much detail in to exactly what you are using. I was especially fascinated by the lantern that you used on your gas canister, and the direct link to the product was very helpful :)
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Hi Claire. Great video as usual. I admire you determination, persistance and good humour no matter what. Keep smiling and cheering me up!
Third times a charm? I love your tenacity. One more time with a waterproof tarp and you've got it beat. I'm so glad I found your channel. I love your attitude and love for the outdoors!
Thanks so much :D Mm I'm going to try again I think but with a different hut where I can angle the roof a bit to allow for water run-off. Have a great weekend 🤗
Having a roll of tyvek construction tape in your backpack is amazing for patching leaks
I run your playlists and fall asleep to them. It's like therapy for me. Thx
You've summed up exactly what I was going to say; I'd give up with that little hut lol..
You've given it your best shot and your resilience is amazing, so don't be too hard on yourself.
However! If it had been a dry day, the outcome would have been totally different. Well done Claire.
Always smiling and even joking and just a taste of barm cake stay safe Claire
As a kiwi who’s spent many (often consecutive) solo nights out in places like Fiordland, watching the Brit’s camp in the rain is a laugh 😂. Great video very entertaining.
Ps. Always plan how you’ll make the water run off the tarp pooling water will seep through any tarp given enough time (I know she addresses this in the vid) and lightweight tent pegs are inexpensive, very easy to slip into your pack anywhere, and when used properly do a muuuuch better job than rocks, pegs and rocks together can be even more secure.
Love your videos, just a hint, probably already been said in the 2k+ replies, proper canvas needs to be seasoned prior to use, hose down, make i wet through, then allow to dry, a warm sunny day works best, repeat several times, makes the cotton shrink and tighten up and water tight, for any further leaks you have on the seams just rub a normal white candle along the seams to seal any further drips 👍👍
Great stuff Claire, always making the most of the bad weather, I really love the rain myself 😊
Coming up in 5 month: Claire brings some poles and tiles in a pushcart zu build a real roof on this Stonehenge to make it cozy in real bad weather conditions. Love it😍
😄😄 Haha yep!! I deffo think it's gonna work
Fascinating and humorous at the same time. Well done.
Don’t give up on the we stone hut …I’m confident you’ll get it right the next time …you were looking fresh with a night of no sleep…good luck with ext adventure 👍👍
Hi Claire, I'm very impressed with your fortitude on this trip ! If the tarp's propped with a pole in the centre, would that allow the rain to run off sufficiently to prevent dripping? A better alternative might be a traditional waxed canvas tarp; it might be a bit heavier but it'll be 100% waterproof and it would take a hurricane to rip it up. Hope you might change your mind and have another go at making this hut cozy in the rain and wind.
Yeah I thought a pole would do the job as well.
Pro tip - to prevent pooling of a flat tarp... use a hiking pole, large stick, or other method to prop up the center enough to create a slope off the peak for water to run off... maximum comfort engage!
Omg nd more camping skills, looks freezing cold n wet, njoy 😮
Cool videos! I'm glued.
Personally, this experience would make me more determined next round! Definitely needed a center pole, can't believe such a rugged tarp was a sieve. Dang it!!
canvas needs wetting in to seal it
You are definitely a trooper Claire ! Always an exciting adventure!
Gosh, this looks fun!
1.4 million views. Wow, that's amazing Claire. ❤
Got to love Claire, she is unbreakable 😻😻
Hi Claire, just discovered your channel and loving it. Been following camping with steve in canada, but I recognise many of these locations, which make it real for me. Feeling inspired to get out myself, been a while! Thanks for the inspiration.
the hut frazzled your brain, what an awesome story you shared!
this is so relaxing! Hope you didn't get sick after that trip.
A pole in the centre should help the water run off, but will need a bigger tarp most likely.
Just watched a few of your videos. Brilliant. This is no douche hiking, this is making dens as an adult 🙏🏼
Claire, if I may suggest, perhaps a rubber tarp to go underneath the poly-cotton. To angle the top and let the rainwaters run off, get a single sturdy tent pole or similar, preferably something you can bring along collapsed or telescoped down in your pack until you need it. The addition of a small camp stove, such as those used by military and survivalist groups, may not be a bad idea either, and is likely to help keep you warm even when your shelter leaks. The addition of a stove also brings the benefit of warm meals.
Don't let that little mound of rocks defeat you.
Hey Claire :) It was great seeing you back at the old tiny stone hut giving it another go. It's a bummer that it didn't work out due to all of that rain :( It was a pleasure to see your positivity and upbeat attitude though... particularly after a night of zero sleep. You're always an inspiration. I'm betting that you'll get it next time... they do say that the third time is a charm right 👍 As for the "brain has left the building"... at least you had a reason (no sleep)... it happens to me on a regular basis 😉 haha.
Hope you have an awesome weekend my friend :) Stay wild... 🐻 -John
Given, the hut is tiny and full of little rocks, I'm not sure you are really losing much Claire...
Your brave and courageous Claire.....love the vids....I free solo too as often as I can....keep inspiring 💪🏻❤
❤❤This us so Awesome 👌 😊 What a Journey
Seems dangerous and far too risky to be doing something like this alone... hope you stay safe and warm.
girl gets wet
and earns more overnight than i do in a month of hard grafting
At least you gave it a go and tried to make it work. Lesson learnt and all that. I hope your next adventure you get some sunshine. You deserve it!
I've been camped under a tarp for a few months now in the Aussie bush. I'm onto my 5th tarp. First one failed, second one leaked, third one was expensive, and it stunk of chemicals too badly to live under. One of them I put holes in from embers off my fire. And the one I have now is just a cheap black and silver 180GSM tarp from ebay. It's seen me through everything from sleet to heavy thunderstorms and downpours spinning off a nearby cyclone. I reckon don't give up. Because when you find the right kit, it's great. Nothing beats the feeling of being warm and dry while rain tippity taps on the tarp above. A non leaky tarp and some reliable cordage will make a huge difference to your fun factor.
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why and who the heck r u
Your Positivity is bullet proof
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
I like the little stone hut‼️👍. Love your rainy storm videos.
Awesome getting out there and testing out ideas. With any type of cotton based fabric it’s a good idea to “weather” (wet and dry) them a couple times before use in the field to allow the stitching to shrink up and “self seal” also wouldn’t be a bad idea to seam seal all the stitched seams. Instead of para cord consider dyneema cord for guy lines, doesn’t stretch extremely light and very very strong (used in sailboat rigging and 4x4 winches). Creating some kind of roof ridge would be ideal, cotton tarps are more prone to hydrostatic head leakage (leakage from water pressure/weight) than other synthetic tarps. Keep up the fun, you’ll have success with that location very soon 😊 🙌
I'm shivering watching this
6:31 you look and sound like you had a VERY long and sleepless night. Thanks for what you do!
creating a door out of wooden bark/sticks could help out in keeping in heat and staying warm ,even it its not perfect , or creating an angular ramp in front of the door to keep the rain from directly coming inside would also help, you just have to make sure there is enough space up the tarp to let the smoke/air out from the fire , good luck on your next trip
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Looks like fun!
Off grid with a tarp cover awesome!!💪
Instead of trying to put a tarp over sharp stones, I would probably have put the tarp on the inside of the hut as a tarp tent. Tarp protected, safe, warm and dry. How you can still smile through a living hell like you went through I have no idea. Claire, you are a true star in the firmament of solo wild campers everywhere.
I may be a glutton for punishment, but this is my kind of adventuring. Being miserable is part of the experience. When it's done with, there's _nothing better_ than getting home, having a hot shower, then curling up with some blankets and a cup of tea.