Solo autumn Dartmoor wild camp | Watern Tor | Terra Nova Southern Cross 1 footprint

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024

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  • @TheWalkingKev
    @TheWalkingKev Рік тому +1

    Good weather for it, always good to have a bit of rain and wind overnight and then wake up to that sunshine.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I'd far rather have it that way, waking up to a drying tent and inviting weather. Packing away in rain is not a fun task! Thanks for watching, Kev.

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors the drone was interesting. From earlier footage those rock formations looked huge, then you zoomed out and up and they just disappeared like small pebbles into the landscape.
      The other guy had an ideal pitch, didn't even seem to have any sheep muck where he pitched!

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      It's funny how nature is so scalable, isn't it? Huge rock formations can look like pebbles from above, just like mountains and anthills. The other guy was living my best life!!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Рік тому +1

    Amazing work my friend, you filmed and edited this simply masterfully! Well done 🔥🔥

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    I bet it was nice to stay a little later and not rush, that was great when I camped at the permission

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Yeah it is isn't it? Some of the more popular and accessible places (e.g. main Brecons) don't really make that possible, but the remote spots give you that bit more freedom.

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    Oooo nice morning drone shots 🦅🦅🦅

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      It's good to see it from the air to see just how empty Dartmoor is!

  • @MarkOutdoors_
    @MarkOutdoors_ Рік тому +1

    A great camp my friend. I love how tight the southern cross is to the floor which will stop and bad weather getting in too!

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mark 🙏🏻 Yeah I love that too. The wind comes in through the vents, as intended, but that's about it really! Cheers for way hung 👍 James.

  • @jimdelling
    @jimdelling Рік тому +1

    Top video James, looks like a rather small tor compared to most but very picturesque - added to my list of camp/photo spots, top man

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks Jim! Yeah I suppose it is quite a modest tor really, now you mention it. I hope you'll be back out for a camp soon 👍 James.

  • @alphafoxtrotzulu4235
    @alphafoxtrotzulu4235 Рік тому +1

    Just subscribed. Great video. Good to see another video on the moors. Making hot food (especially those packet pastas ) on the moors on rainy night makes it taste better not sure why. I have lived on the moors my whole life and seeing the clear sky has been a norm. Watern tor is a very nice tor

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks for the support! A hot meal in a tent on a horrible wet and cold night is fine dining as far as I'm concerned 😂 I do love these really remote camps on a clear night - so much to see in the sky. Welcome to the channel 👍 James.

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    Nice spot for a pitch 👌😎

  • @Jarbie
    @Jarbie Рік тому +1

    Great video as per usual. Watern is a lovely tor and that part of the moor is one of my favourites. The night lapse worked out great. I've never been able to get a decent one with my GoPro. ATB, John.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot, John. I can see why you'd be so keen on that area of Dartmoor. I look forward to going back with a bit more time and daylight to see more of it. I've had mixed results with my night lapses! 😂 ATB, James.

  • @walkaboutphilpots3795
    @walkaboutphilpots3795 Рік тому +1

    Great Outing and very enjoyable upload. Footprint is a must and i like your tent mods nice and strong. Atb.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thank you 👍 I now have some toggles that I can hopefully attach the footprint to the tent with. Should be a cheap but effective mod, all being well. Thanks for watching. James.

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    Stunning nightlapse that James! 👌

    • @BulldogBadger
      @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

      …and sunrise

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      @@BulldogBadger Cheers Damo! The moon drowns out the stars, but I still enjoy watching it whizz across the sky 😍

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    Hot meals always taste amazing in the tent on a camp in the cold

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      They really do. That feeling of being cold and starving...and then whipping a bit fat hot meal...love that!!

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    Poo samples on dartmoor, what a video idea! 💡🤣

  • @TheRealSteveEllis
    @TheRealSteveEllis Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel last week, enjoying the content. Keep it coming.

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    Love the edit on the packaway! 👏 awesome video as always! Really enjoyed it and I am living my camping life vicariously through you and others until I finally get back home and can get back out again👍

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Ah thanks buddy. You'll love your first trip back out, I'm sure. I'll be looking out for that next video! Cheers for tuning in. James.

  • @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure

    Love the video, and despite it being cold it looked like a great worthwhile camp! I always use my footprint for the Fjallraven Abisko Lite 1. Was on Dartmoor (I live near Peak District now) early in October next to the Okement river and even though it was a wet night loved it!

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, Mr Nobody! The Abisko Lite is lightweight and not cheap, so the footprint is definitely a good idea there. I've yet to camp along the Okement but plan on doing that sometime. Thanks for watching 👍 James.

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    It’s always nice to have the footprint taking the brunt of the muck and mud, It is a little extra weight but I never notice it tbh and well worth looking after your kit

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +2

      Yeah I agree. Weighs the same as a can of beer, which isn't exactly a necessary item...usually 🤣

  • @chardblack
    @chardblack 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent transitions! You have inspired me to get a SC1 tent :) I'm planning a trip to Dartmoor soon as well!

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! The SC1 is still my absolute favourite out of all my tents. Don't forget you can use my discount code OUTDOORS20 for 20% off on the Terra Nova website ✌️ Dartmoor knows exactly how to treat SC1s - with zero respect and utter contempt 😂 I'm sure you'll have a great time really 😁

    • @chardblack
      @chardblack 9 місяців тому +1

      @joinmeoutdoors Thanks ! the code doesn't work for the SC1 but I've ordered it still :) looking forward to it

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  9 місяців тому +1

      Ah yes I see it's on sale at the moment, and the discount code only works on full priced items. If you want to support me in the future, you can use my Terra Nova link in the video description and that will earn me a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make any further Terra Nova purchases 😊 I'm sure you'll enjoy the tent!

  • @YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES
    @YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES Рік тому +1

    What a spot mate.... the video quality was stunning throught a d loved the drone footage.... Real sense of isolation which is very alluring!!. I know there can be a lot of feces up there .....maybe you should have mentioned that 🤔 🤣🤣🤣 class video as always my mate

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Hahaha good point, I should make sure I mention the poo a bit more next time. Wouldn't want people to overlook that! Cheers mucker! James.

  • @IrelandRider
    @IrelandRider Рік тому +1

    I think this is the 1st video I've watched of you when it hasn't been calm and sunny on the way to your destination.
    Haha you should of gotten out of your tent to separate your meals 😜, but you managed ok 👍.
    I'm a fan of the cheese, leek and ham pasta n sauce they do taste better with milk and butter added, but I do it on the hob or in my trangia, not in the packaging 🤣 easy mistake to make....I think 😁. But from my own experience I know my brain seems to work differently when out camping, I turn into more of an idiot than I already am and I cant seem to think straight either 🤨😄
    The sun definitely came out for you in the morning, what a spectacular vista 😮🥰.
    Perils of setting up in the dark, you can't see all the poo 💩 🤣.
    Thanks for sharing, see you on your next adventure 🍻 🤙🤟.
    (Don't forget the clocks go back at 2am)👍

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      It sounds like you haven't seen my super soggy Dartmoor camp from a few months ago then! Hah yep, first and last time I'll be trying Pasta n Sauce cooked like that. Worth a go though! The clocks going back means I'll have to get out even earlier if I want any evening views once I get to camp...but it also means nice long sleeps. Thanks for watching! James.

  • @MarkventuresNE
    @MarkventuresNE Рік тому +2

    Brilliant this James! Especially enjoyed the lapse’ and drone footage! Looks an awesome night! 👍🏼

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Mark. Capturing the night sky is a big part of wild camping for me these days 😍 Thanks for watching! James 🙏🏻

  • @rsk7269
    @rsk7269 Рік тому +1

    Recently i subscribed your channel love from India

  • @chrisarnold4709
    @chrisarnold4709 Рік тому +1

    Great video of Dartmoor again James and as always good timelapse of the amazing skies over the moor. I'm probably the same, 5 months since a Dartmoor fix so need to get one in soon but as back in Northamptonshire for a while have to make do with the Peak District 😀

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot, Chris. The Peak District isn't a bad compromise while you're away from the Southwest. Time can really fly sometimes, hey? Cheers for watching. James.

    • @chrisarnold4709
      @chrisarnold4709 Рік тому +1

      👍 I've even gone to the extent of getting one of those South West decals for the back of my car just to remind me what I'm missing 😀

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Haha fly that flag! 😆

  • @debsmostexcellentadventure5353

    I really loved this video and content debs fan 🤗xx........

  • @mountainman9380
    @mountainman9380 Рік тому +2

    Perfect condition for a wild camp 😊

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      You can help but feel smug when the rain starts just after you've got into your tent! Waking up to a sunrise like that is always a soul-warming affair ❤️ Thanks for watching. James.

  • @grahamscothern4319
    @grahamscothern4319 Рік тому +1

    Nice one mate.
    Stunning place and great time Laps.
    Atb Graham

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks Graham! It's going to get harder and harder to choose a location to camp when I keep discovering such dreamy places all around me! 😂 ATB James.

    • @grahamscothern4319
      @grahamscothern4319 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors
      Look forward to your next one!
      😀🏕

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      I'll be releasing the next one towards the end of next week - a night back over in the Brecon Beacons 😊 Cheers!

    • @grahamscothern4319
      @grahamscothern4319 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors
      Would love to go there James
      Live in Uckfield East Sussex.
      Still trying to get my first mountain !
      Atb Graham

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      @@grahamscothern4319 Oh that's a nice part of the world! Not so many mountains though, like you say. Sounds like you need to formulate a plan 😉

  • @dadipla2852
    @dadipla2852 Рік тому +1

    Show de bola 👏👏👏🇧🇷

  • @thevalleywalker
    @thevalleywalker Рік тому +1

    Another enjoyable watch James...atb Alan

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thank you, Al. I hope all is well with you up there 😊 James.

    • @thevalleywalker
      @thevalleywalker Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors Ye, all good thanks - the rain in the last week is filling the reservoirs back up nicely. Meant to say to you about the Expedition meals.. IAs per the packaging it says to widen the bottom bit of the bag - take are because I have found they can leak.. (have had it happen to me) and you could find your meal ruined... luckily I was just out a hike and had put some sarnies in a zip lock bag so quickly dropped the bag into that so not to lose liquid. atb Al

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      @@thevalleywalker Yes it's good to see the reservoirs topping up again at long last isn't it? Thanks for the heads up about the Expedition Meals. Is that a particular brand? I've had two or three of these Adventure Food meals now with no issues, but I daresay the packaging is all fairly similar. Having that lot leak out onto my gear would be pretty horrible!

    • @thevalleywalker
      @thevalleywalker Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors Lol.. not sure why I wrote Expedition I meant the Adventure ones you were eating - the one I had trouble with was the Pasta ai Funghi... they do a breakfast one called Expedition Breakfast Museli I think - that might have been on my mind when replying. My head all over the shop this morning.. my lad video called me earlier - walking back to the vilage he is staying near Whistler he had a rather scary encounter with a Cougar. He's fine but he said it was petrifying.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Ohh okay, gotcha. I'll have to keep a close eye on them then, and will let them know if any of the bags split in use 👍
      That must have been terrifying! Cougars are serious apex predators, and not something I'd want to be within a mile of, despite their beauty. It sounds like everyone escaped though? Phew.

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Рік тому +2

    1st for the Badger🎉🎉🎉

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Haha no-one even saw him coming 😎 Cheers dude!

    • @BulldogBadger
      @BulldogBadger Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors Ngl I did just pop in to drop the 1st and left, just came back to watch now 👍🤣

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      @@BulldogBadger 😆

  • @adge_ventures4915
    @adge_ventures4915 Рік тому +1

    Really do enjoy your videos mate. Its also nice to watch your channel growing as a result of your brilliant content 🙂
    Stay safe and well,
    Adge

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot, Adge. I'm glad you're enjoying them, and it's good to see a few more people coming on board, as you say 😊 I appreciate your comment. James.

  • @bechilled3875
    @bechilled3875 Рік тому +3

    Really enjoyed, but thought Drones were not allowed on Dartmoor. But great shots.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks for drawing my attention to what appear to be some recently-introduced rules about drones on Dartmoor. It would be a real shame not to be able to enjoy the landscape from above. The drone automatically prevents itself from straying into the firing range, which I was happy about, so I thought I could rely on the drone's mapping to prevent it from straying into a prohibited location. I'll have to look into this to understand what's being said 👍 Thanks.

    • @gavingrimsey8602
      @gavingrimsey8602 Рік тому +1

      The DNP banded all drone flying a few years ago. You can apply to the park for permission for filming. Worth looking at the parks web site.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      @@gavingrimsey8602 Thanks Gavin. I had a look at the DNP website after this comment was posted a couple of days ago. It sounds like permission can be given for commercial applications, but I'm not sure if that stretches to amateur hobbyists like me. It would be a real shame if I can't capture Dartmoor like this.

    • @gavingrimsey8602
      @gavingrimsey8602 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors I fully agree and my drone lives now in a box.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      @@gavingrimsey8602 ☹️

  • @Giskeoutdoors
    @Giskeoutdoors Рік тому +1

    Another great one!😊 Loved the night sky, and the all around cozy vibes😊

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jon! I daresay we'll be seeing some very cold and wintry videos from you soon! 🥶 Hope you're well ☺️ James.

    • @Giskeoutdoors
      @Giskeoutdoors Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors Absolutely! Just had to get my last summer video out first. One wintery freeze-fest, coming up😂

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Haha sounds good! 👍

  • @johnywaffle1365
    @johnywaffle1365 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoy your videos. Always nice and chilled and informative. I spent the night up at King tor on Thursday. Wanted to test myself in 50mph winds. Safe to say me and my tent got through it. Cheers

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Ah thanks a lot Johny, that's good to hear. 50 mph is a strong old wind. What tent were you out in? I'm glad all went to plan 👍 James.

    • @johnywaffle1365
      @johnywaffle1365 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors I've got the Vango Banshee 200 . It took a while to get used to lack of headroom but each camp its become my favourite tent . It hardly moved which is very impressive for a budget tent.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      @@johnywaffle1365 That's a good choice. It's amazing the way tents with a lower roofline can slip through the wind. In those conditions I'm sure we'd all rather sacrifice a bit of headroom to make sure we wake up still inside a tent, instead of being blown halfway down a mountain! 😁

    • @johnywaffle1365
      @johnywaffle1365 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors True 🤣 Definitely a great starter tent for pretty much all year round .

  • @suewheeler5795
    @suewheeler5795 8 місяців тому +1

    My first solo wild camping pitch was at Watern Tor, with a minor cow incident! 😳🤣 I went via Sittaford Tor and Quintin's Man cairn

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  8 місяців тому +1

      Lol go on then, what happened with the cow? 👀

    • @suewheeler5795
      @suewheeler5795 8 місяців тому

      @@joinmeoutdoorscow?? Try the whole bloody herd! Long story short I ended up with them munching around my tent whilst I cowered like a girl inside. I was fine until one then decided to kick the tent 😳
      Luckily they moved on and I managed some sleep.
      Next morning I was packed up and out of there but they were right on the corner of where I needed to be so had to divert up and down the valley to get to Teignhead Farm. Thank God for hiking poles and a nice dry period as it would have been total bog 😳🙈🤣

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  8 місяців тому

      @suewheeler5795 That sounds pretty scary. I'd be livid if they kicked my tent!! 😂😱

  • @unclepeteswildadventures
    @unclepeteswildadventures Рік тому +1

    Nice one James as usual. Re those guys on the rocks, weird aye? As for the guy on the extreme right, what was he thinking? (Joke alert 😉).

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      Haha I'm not sure if he was a thinker or a Generation Game host?! 🤣 Thanks for tuning in, Pete. How are you doing on the injury front?

    • @unclepeteswildadventures
      @unclepeteswildadventures Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors I’ve been doing physio exercises and have had an X-ray-awaiting results. I’m able to walk about a mile and a half without adverse pain. I’m really hoping it’s not the knee cartilage worn away-50 years of hiking, mountain biking and long distance cycling🤨Really hope it’s not that as I really love the high mountains. Thanks for asking.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому

      That is the risk with being active folk as we are, isn't it? It seems unfair that spending a life on the sofa allows the joints to last longer. It's good that you're able to get out and about a bit at the moment. Fingers crossed for a good x-ray result and quick treatment.

  • @johnpunnett1426
    @johnpunnett1426 Рік тому +1

    Another excellent vlog James with lots of useful information & a great location - thank you. I'm curious - can you drink water directly after filtering or is it always recommended to boil first - i.e. use for cooking/ hot drinks etc. That water looked so brown prior to going through the filter....

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Hello again John! You'll be getting sick of me soon 😂 To be 100% safe, it is always recommended to boil water before consuming it. You can also buy purification tablets, though they alter the taste of the water quite a bit. The higher up you take your water from, the less chance there is that a dead animal could by lying upstream, or any other pollutants (e.g. runoff from farms/industrial properties). Some peaty areas lend a lot of colour to the water - I've seen people collecting river water in the Peak District that looked like hot chocolate! 😂

    • @johnpunnett1426
      @johnpunnett1426 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors Seriously James I really appreciate all the support & information - makes the thought of my first solo wild camp less daunting...umm hot chocolate nice... ;-) I'll stick with boiling for now, makes sense.. thank you..👍

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure! You'll be absolutely fine, and you can expect to learn bits and pieces with every outing 👌

  • @whenigotothemountains1203
    @whenigotothemountains1203 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyable video as always. Thanks. Was that all done (except the drone) on the hero 9? Gordon

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot, Gordon 🙏🏻 Yep, apart from the first two videos I uploaded back at the start of the year, all of my videos to date have been shot with the Hero 9 👍 James.

    • @whenigotothemountains1203
      @whenigotothemountains1203 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors thanks James. I actually just meant in this video but that’s good to know. The time lapse shots were excellent with it.

    • @joinmeoutdoors
      @joinmeoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      @@whenigotothemountains1203 Yep, just giving you a bit of extra info in case it helped 😊 I do find it to be really good at capturing those night time timelapses. I experimented with some new settings in my last couple of videos with disastrous consequences 😂 Subsequent vids should all look more like this one again now 👍 The Hero 9 is of course two models behind the latest and greatest, but I've been really happy with it all year.

    • @whenigotothemountains1203
      @whenigotothemountains1203 Рік тому +1

      @@joinmeoutdoors thank you. Worked really well in this one 👍