FIRST TASTE OF WINTER - HEAVY RAIN HAIL AND STRONG WINDS -12 WINDCHILL - SUMMIT WILD CAMPING UK 

What a difference a week makes! This morning I’m sat on my sofa reflecting on last weekend and thinking about my next wild camp. Watching a sunrise on a cold clear winters morning brings a sense of joy and peace that’s priceless. I turned to Al while watching the sunrise and said imagine how many people don’t see this! If you’re new into camping or hiking and thinking about wild camping, Al’s got some great videos about what you need to get started. I started watching Al’s videos sat on my sofa and look where I am now! Who knows where this might lead to!! 🤔🗻

Oh just love you Blue 🩵💙 Getting Extra Spoiled with cuddles tonight 😂 Bless his heart 🥰

Good to hear you chaps swapping stories. First hand experiences shared mean others won't make daft mistakes. Great video !

Bluey wonders what all the fuss was about ❤ No waterproof, no thermals, no boots and no complaints 😂 ! Good lesson gentlemen for us less experienced 2 legged animals 👍

Beautiful River dance 🕺🏻 😂

I was going to say blame the guy in the Orange 🍊 jacket but they both got Orange Jackets 😂🤦🏻‍♀️🐐🐐🐐

This is one of my favorite camps. I have watched it a few times. What's interesting is that without a campfire and a cold night, everyone usually retreats to their own bivy bag or small tent. This proves that dividing up a large tent can be a good way to share stories and ideas. It's also interesting how much easier all this looks from home - it's difficult to believe how cold it can be until you're actually out there.

Stunning views as usual. Even hearing that wind makes me shiver😮

An incredible experience with 2 incredible guys and the beautiful Blue. You definitely captured the weather conditions and scenery perfectly as you always do Al. As I said, my highest wild camp, my coldest and easily the hardest to get to but wouldn’t change a single thing. From sofa to summit #getoffyourarseandearnit 👍

Who thinks blue is the smartest dog on You tube

Great video in harsh conditions Very funny very sobering when you plan for one thing and it turns out the exact opposite Be prepared 👍 Thanks again

As always, so inspiring! I used to be a rock climber, so mountain walking/scrambling routes were not a problem for me. Very different situation today - overweight and underfit, and joint problems all over the shop. But your videos make me want to learn to walk in the hills again. Start small and gradually put a bit of strength back in the knees! I miss the mountain scenery and the feeling of being safe in a tent whilst it blows a hoolie outside. Thanks again for giving this old outdoorsman a kick in the behind. Love to you and Blue.

Absolutely brilliant from you 3 beardies! Big Si in his shorts, a brave man! A new toy for The Mutt too. Stunning scenery captured to perfection as per usual. The 🐐s, The 🐶 ❤

Nice video thanks

Love an epic piece of dad dancing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love it Al, you've captured a fantastic trip really well. In my local fells in my usual weather, right in my element. Got to say probably the most enjoyable camp I've ever done, amazing company, a good challenge and the conditions at night and the morning were breathtaking. That is literally the reason I do this stuff. Thankyou once again for including me on youre journey with my mate Blue. Can't wait for the next one pal 💪🤙

This made me feel like I needed a warm tent. Great fellowship. Amazing terrain. As always, amazing Blue.

I loved this video ! Love your channel

Another amazing video and very well informative between you all

Blow into the Sawyer bag, then pinch it by the sides when you dunk it. Holds it fully open.

As usual Allen superb video two great companions. (three with Blue. O course) just shows the right clothing and equipment is essential. All the best. Take Care looking forward to the next one Cheers. B. K

Amazing 😊

Awesome camp and a great demonstration that it isn't only Scotland that gets 4 seasons in 1 day. Cheers.

Great video 😊 have missed your wild camps

brilliant chaps!

Excellent video AL. some nasty conditions and a great video! Loved the sun shot and some great dancing moves from you!!👏👏👌👌

I love all seasons, nothing like a crisp morning walk

Great watch that to show the weather is so changeable. A good laugh was had there by all 4 of you. I may have to re think my oex sleeping bag but I won't worry at my bobcat 1 shelter as think that's up to the test. Trying times up there and every credit for filming it all for us settee watchers. Interesting chats and stories. Fab team work on putting the shelter up and some good bants. Big red jelly baby, 😂.. Smashing views when ro sun showed its face. Keep up the good work Al. Great channel this is.

Great video lads..Nice to see Blue loving it, good to here you talking about the dangers of going up hills and it doesn't have to be high for massive weather changes, cold kills, heat kills all things people need to learn.

Great to live vicariously through your hikes in the mountains. I'm stuck in bed with a bad back so no hiking for me. The views in the morning sunshine were stunning. Thanks.

Very entertaining Alan. Those great morning views, the beautiful Blue and three very likely lads…. Nice one …cheers.🍻

what an outing, and nice to share with your mates👍

That sequence and light when pitching, just dazzling. Well done Al, more great cinematography .

Wow that was so relaxing and beautiful to watch. Thank you four for sharing

Fantastic video Al. Not having any friends that wild camp all mine are solo so it's great to see how 3 like minded people can connect and share the experience and a love of the outdoors.

What conditions! Normal people would want to be in the pub. But we see this and get jealous 😂. Been ages since a camp. Weather and flu cancelled 5 trips!. You've really got me longing to get back out. Awesome 👍

Hugely inspiring. As a beginner, I find your videos very informative, I always learn something.

Beautiful. Another great trip. Smashing it

I had a hike with that type of weather, and quite unexpected once. We are hiking Mount Rogers in Virginia, USA. We had a 746 meter elevation gain to 1746 meter peak. About a quarter of the way up the weather changed drastically. It was September and we were expecting cool and clear weather. Things shifted and we had the small hail you showed and high winds. We had no tents as we were camping in a shelter on the Appalachian Trail. It had three sides but was unusual in that it had an enclosed loft with a ladder. We were a group of Boy Scouts and leaders. We let the boys sleep in the loft, they barely fit. The two adults (including me) slept in the bottom. The wind was blowing full on into the open end of the shelter! It was cold. Temps dropped to about -7C, not sure of the wind chill. We nearly froze. But we survived and it is one of our best memories! The highest I have camped is 2712 meters at Miranda Camp in Philmont (Boy Scout camp in New Mexico). We hiked from Miranda to Baldy Mountain (3792 meters) and back to Miranda in a loop. Total milage was just over 14 miles, with a stop along the way to resupply with food.

Excellent videography and editing.

Down Trousers are great aren't they, especially on cold clear nights when you don't feel like turning in and want to spend some time enjoying a bit of stargazing.

Great video guys. Enjoyed the group chat in the tent. Talking about tent pegs and cold hands had me lol

Fantastic video, these lads are great!

Great trip! And some wonderful sights, especially at the top!

No luck catching those killers then 🎬😂🙌🏻💙🩵💙

Absolutely beautiful

Yay, another video! Brings me joy. X

Fantastic watch. Unbelievable scenery.

Great video! Stunning, thank u!

Tricky one that , and all bluey wants to do is play 😁

Cracking video. Love all your kit.

Andy sure likes his Thrudark gear 😉💲💲💲👌

Nice one bushman…Saturday night sorted. Always Great recording, thanks Alan for the inspirational content.

15:35 - !8:30 was magnificent footage...especially Blue's back rolling and your slow walk to camera. Thank you for 'opening up heaven' to us! 😊

The clip around 18:23mins, wow. Stunning! Great camera work

Always enjoy the videos but your last 2 have been brilliantly filmed, edited and have been great stories 👍👍

Great video Allen, just shows the importance using experience and packing for the area and not the forecast 😂

Another brilliant video. Can I ask a question on clothing. Husband wanted a new winter jacket. Purchased Paramo Cascade but he says it is only a shell and wants something warmer. Told him move with the times lol. Any comments would be helpful. We are not walkers anymore. Told him to go M and s. 😊

Loved this adventure- raw and a little dangerous. There is something of the wild about Blue but at the same time so incredibly controlled- bit like his master.

What a fantastic camp you had

Fabulous mate and it's an hour away from me. U not start your own extreme camping tours?

Enjoyed that. Blue is a beast.

Man that looked like a cold one! Even sat here watching it in front of my woodburner it put a shiver through me! Was tempted to put on my rab jacket! Fantastic video. Thanks for making it.

Very lovely 👍

3 WISE MEN 🥵

Cheered me up, had to get my beautiful beagle boy lord Bertram put down last week, heartbreaking, but loved seeing Bluey playing with his ball

What a camp mate! Entertaining as always as well as giving out great advice and tips. I’ve been sent a couple pairs of Columbia Facets to try and really impressed so far, decent shoes.

Could you offer some advice on brands of boots that you've found best for grip in wet rocky paths? Any advice much apprreciated. Thanks. great videos

Great video and conditions 🙂👍❄️

Got to be careful of those billy goats 🐐 😂 There Wild 🤪 Once got charged at on the Great Orme in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Scare me ever since 🤦🏻‍♀️ Unpredictable goats 🐐 😂

Brilliant video ❤

I didn’t realise Hailey was invited 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 The worst joke ever 😂

Closing in on the magical 50K!

Keep up the good work mate. Just started wild camping myself did scafell pike and 3 other summits on my way to sprinkling tarn this Monday gone and loved every second of it. Downloaded some of your videos to get me through the night 😂. Oh and blue is just the best.

I love army surplus my self ph designs is great stuff but too expensive for me Love the video once again

Blue always seems to know where to go he leads the way

Hi, I know Blue has the perfect coat for winter camping, but you also have a "sleep bag" for him. What do you think a slim black Labrador would need. So far I've got a think fleece jumper for her - would that be enough? Thanks in advance

I jump about like that when I need the toilet.

Brilliant, Al ! Can you tell me please what device you used to record this stunning trip throughout, the image quality is fantastic. Regards, Florin

I like vids with friends. Just seems more fun. Bet the water is cold but yummy to drink. Must be so hard to walk up hill and talk. Beautiful filming. Ty lol, Blues saying, am I the only one with a good memory? Don’t you remember last time on this summit. Must look like/feel like you’re real close to heaven. Very 🆒

Good effort

Great video as always 👌love watching!! Would you be able to ask the fellas, or do you know what navigation course the lads took as I'm looking to do some so I'm not relying on my phone all the time. Cheers

At least you can limit the load by collecting water enroute. Where we go water is often an absent or at best very scarce commodity and we have to carry it all in with us - sometimes several litres (kgs)

Have you tried ponchos in wet weather

🤣🤣🤣 7:40 "not that way yer daft git"

this is you best video from you for quite some time 😀we still need to do the scandinavia thing 😀 i have a trick for your fingers that will save them when you have the problem you had in this one .... i think its good to have a chat like that about safety in your video i dont think there is enough of that kind of stuff in most peoples videos

Great watching. Always enjoy your adventures. Could you let me know the name of your Rab jacket please.

Loved the blues piano at the start, who / what is it ?

Don't know it was the river dance 😅

Top video mate. I saw you on the Sunday evening on top of Great End while looking for somewhere to pitch up! ended up camping on Allen Crags and having a very peaceful night. Gorgeous weekend though wasn’t it!? (Apart from your freezing hailstorm Saturday afternoon😂)

I always like to view camping adventures with Heavy Rain, Hail, Strong Winds because I want to see what equipment is used & how the camper coped. Norwegian Xplorer has some nasty weather related videos, same with Jokkmokkguiderna. I'm pretty sure you won't have a stream of water flowing under your tent or have a zipper that unzips this time. Hail stones hurt & there's no avoiding them until your "sheltered". 36:41; Beautiful sunrise. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

What jacket are you wearing there Al?

Sleeping bag ratings are of course very subjective. I have an OEX Leviathan which I used for 3 winters and was never cold. Slept at -5°C just in Icebreaker 260 weight baselayers and woke up sweating and had to vent. I have woken with the outer covered in condensation without appreciable loss of loft and similarly with the footbox covered in ice. For less than £150 in the regular sales, I don't think it can be beaten. I replaced it with a RAB Neutrino 800 which is in a different league...but also on a different planet pricewise!

Brilliant Al, camping with mates. Interesting how you slept in down jacket and pants + bivvy and were toasty, do you think that's the way forward? Certainly save on weight and multi use of equipment is always a good thing. The wet and cold weather here in the UK should never be under estimated. Many thanks for sharing your adventures.

Good introduction back into winter camping, so much better than summer...in my opinion anyway. Which rab jacket you wearing there as I'm looking for new one for the colder months

The sun rises every day, yet every time it's special.

You ever considered a snow cave vid? Ice axe n stuff.. 😊

Is that a Booths carrybag?

incredible light on this one but man what a struggle, nobody ever mentions how the moisture can make things much more unpleasant, i watched an american dude testing out the top notch matts recently, he slept on a glacier basically, but he was feeling really let down by the best matts you can buy and i couldnt help thinking about the moisture in the air. i've always blamed wind chill when i get caught out but i reckon moisture could be as big a factor.

Did I spot your inov8 trail shoes,but what bargains did Si have this time?