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It took me a while to get it up, but in the end a lovely night was had under my poncho. A light and compact lil multi-purpose shelter, not sure how this would go in the rain though haha!
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@tomjoyce00 Год назад

If I walked past and saw a head floating on the top of a green sheet, I would never go walking in those woods again

@Midgy21747 4 месяца назад

😅

@lionelgray Год назад

Brought back memories of sleeping under an army issue poncho.I used to use bungees instead of guy lines, my favourite way was to use 1 from the hood to a suitable branch and 1 on each of the corners to a peg.

@WildBeare Год назад

Bungees sound much easier :D someone said they can ping back and take an eye out though, which I would probably do 😄 Sounds good though, I may have to try some :D

@lionelgray Год назад

@@WildBeareWell don't take any chances Claire. I used to loosely peg out the 4 corners first then lift up the middle, you can use a single trekking pole to lift up one side to make it easier to get in and out. Obviously we had to make ours quite low to the ground though.

@robshirewood5060 Год назад

@@WildBeare They can, i carried out first aid on a chap hit near the eye, he needed 6 stitches after, nasty bruise too. I use Ball or toggle bungees (they are a loop of shock cord/bungee which passes through the ball or toggle and are knotted) at the ends of my guys which i leave attached permanently and carry some spares too. They have many uses. They also lessen the strain on fabric on tents, ponchos, tarps etc. I never use the bungees with hooks anymore they caused too many injuries. Your eyes are too precious and beautiful to risk.

@fyrchmyrddin1937 Год назад

@@WildBeare Simpler to just have extra paracord & know your knots. Since you seem to feature light/ultralight camping, one good solution - *if* you use hammocks - is to erect a hammock with mosquito net under a poncho set 'sideways'. String it from diagonally opposite corners to the same trees your hammock uses & stake the other two corners (with some paracord, of course, so that the hammock doesn't contact the poncho). Army-issue ponchos (at least American ones) are somewhat smaller than the one you have, but they're easily long enough to shield a large man from severe weather. I literally just came back from a 3-day island camping trip having used this rig. Rained every day, near-hurricane conditions during one evening, and stayed practically bone dry.

@mydronetravellog6299 Год назад

Hi claire, only thing i would say about the poncho from my military experience, is you have the hood on the outside tied up, rather than hanging down as you did, if it rained the water would have fallen through the hood and wet you :)

@SheepDogActual Год назад

We would tack down the corners and attach a rope around the head piece and throw it over a branch to make a small space.

@WildBeare Год назад

But then it can't be a light-hangy thing 😭😄 yes you're right of course, I will try to remember for next time thanks :D

@mydronetravellog6299 Год назад

@@WildBeare lol, indeed, it made a good light hangy.

@robshirewood5060 Год назад

@@WildBeare Rig a para-cord line and hang a bungee, 6-8 inch loop ones are very useful, from it for your light, lights or other hanging things, also make sure it will not hit you in the face when you sit up, the same rig can be used to hang underwear, socks, light clothes to dry or air. I always twist my hoods and tie them off so they cannot leak too, that can be done with bungee or cord or the hood pull cords. You can make a loop in the cord under the hood, poke it through the hood, put a toggle or shaped stick with the rough edges removed through the loop, then tie off the hood. Another trick is to use the bungees and extra ground pegs to raise the sides of your groundsheet like the foot-bed of a tent, it can reduce creepy crawlies, draughts, water ingress, etc Ponchos can also be used to enclose all your kit and act as a flotation aid, inside a large builders rubble sack if you need to swim across water in an emergency, i got caught in a brush fire once and the only safe way out was the water, and used military experience to do it quickly. Fire can hit quickly especially on very hot, dry days even in Wales I have seen it more than once, when the animals bug out you know something bad is happening, thank God for our animal brothers and sisters warning me they saved my life. God bless all, stay safe, happy trails.

@davidjacobs828 Год назад

Get a U.S . military issue poncho ... 8 ft x 6 ft. Ripstop nylon . If you want the world's best 3 season sleeping bag ,get the buffalo systems 4s outer . Aquatherm Pile lining ,pertex shell... full face zipped hood ... NO REDUCTION IN THERMAL PERFORMANCE WET OR DRY . Great videos btw .

@markperry222 Год назад

If you take the hood, and tie some cord, the run the cord over a low branch, this will lift the center of your tarp and give you a bit more headroom, which means you can peg the sides a little lower to the ground in the rain.

@1Selous Год назад

Hi, well, first we, in the British Army, have been using the Poncho to make Basha's since ww2, Basha to me means tarp for you, we tie the hood up, use 5 Bungees done. As we share 2 guys, the other poncho is on the ground, After digging a shell scrape, we raise the poncho slightly so condensation runs off and hood part is raised via a bit of string or bungee so any rain runs off as well.

@CJ-ok7rk Год назад

Priceless, your head through the periscope.

@emp-ty-g Год назад

nice pilllow you have there, its a gamechanger to have a soft non air pillow for me. even with the added weight and size.

@geraldstauty8320 Год назад

So many smiles you have given me watching these videos.......thanks for the spirit lift and sharing the adventure - stay well and thank you for being such a wonderful positive influence

@prowler2358 Год назад

Have you ever carried bin bags in your pack?, they can double as a makeshift poncho if need be or you can put some of that leaf litter in them to get you off the ground when you sleep, good if the ground is still cold, and more comfortable.

@El_Croc Год назад

In tarp configuration the hood-hole is for your periscope... Real tip: hood goes outside on top when tied closed, if it's underneath it'll drip!

@user-David-Alan Год назад

Claire you are always thinking out of the box which is so amusing and entertaining. When you stuck your head up through the tarp, I thought you could do a hair commercial with your beautiful hair or how to wash your hair without getting the rest of you wet. Hope you had fun and looking forward to the next video. Stay well and be safe. You could also use a centerline rope with a poncho.

@mikel6517 Год назад

If you do camp with it in the rain twist the hood up on the outside, then fold it in half then tie it with cord/lace to prevent the rain coming in (not sure if you did that already).

@jeremywarren7424 Год назад

You're the English Steve Wallis! This is so cool and I'm still working up the courage to try this myself. For now, I'm happy learning from you and Steve. keep it up, you're doing great!

@sonicstoryteller Год назад

Great opening you reminded me of the hunch back of Notre dame lol with that back pack ,,,,,lol. Have a great weekend claire wen it comes best wishes Phil 🙏👍

@themaskedyaker602 Год назад

You cracked me up when you poked ya head through your the poncho. Love your videos and humor!

@phillipbrotheridge7740 Год назад

Hi claire. Just a word of advice. When using a poncho in wet weather, have it lower to the ground and have the hood on the outside of the poncho cinched down tight on the outside of the poncho to prevent water getting into your shelter. Have fun.

@WildBeare Год назад

Heyy, thanks, good idea :) although I did enjoy it being a dangle for my light haha. I will try to get it out in some rain, see how it does :D 🌧

@phillipbrotheridge7740 Год назад

Have a look at poncho shelter videos. Liads of ways of setting them up and showing them in wet weather

@carolinebradley846 Год назад

How do you cope with the bugs also do you ever get worried wearing ear plugs in case someone creeps up on you? I haven’t got the nerve yet to head out on my own 😢

@PaulGappyNorris Год назад

@@steveallen648 - the sense of humour of a ten year old, outstanding. In fact, having read some of your other comments you should be thrown off RU-vid…

@Morphaplasm Год назад

Hiya! Loved this, watching you poke your head out then go back under with your hair, looked like you were going down a plug hole! 😂😂 What do you carry your drone in? Don’t want to squeeze mine in the rucksack! 😳😊

@Oldsparkey Год назад

Over on this side of the pond we normally set a poncho up as a lean-to or a modified lean-to. I was waiting for the rain's to come and then see if your camp turned into a swimming pool. lol

@jadeosprey7908 Год назад

Sooooo funnieee. You putting your head through the poncho hole, while it was set up as a tarp. LOVE watching your videos Claire. You DO scare me sometimes, as when you encounter bogs, and the fact you are on your own, but you are also wonderful. :))) Glad you also do not go too far out of your comfort zone. You have a son, so your safety is TWICE as important. I'm 60 this year and have just bought a LOAD of camping gear for solo trekking. It's because of people like yourself. A MAJOR influence and encouragement to the rest of us. Please stay safe, you and your boy. Thank you soooooo much.

@JustBlondie Год назад

Good on you Jade :)

@WildBeare Год назад

Ahh Jade, that's so amazing 👏 😍 I hope you have the best time out there, tis good for the soul I find 🌿 Thank you, yeh I do try not to put myself in dangerous situations but do have the occasional mishap.. usually involving bogs haha, damn things Thanks so much for the kind words, happy adventuring and sending hugs back 🤗 much love

@peepresc8002 Год назад

Used a poncho a lot in the army, very versatile. A small tip though make sure you tie the hood and push it outside or when it rain it collects water.

@barrylevy4043 Год назад

The dog was cute! Thanks again for sharing your outings with all of us!

@RTmadnesstoo Год назад

If you keep setting up in Ditches and Depressions one of these nights it's going to Rain. Those Ditches and Depressions are where the water will collect. Thanks for the Video!

@ifell3 Год назад

I seriously need to stop procrastinating and get out there. So envious of that scenery ❤

@strickostricko Год назад

Trust me, you’ve got the right idea. The fantasy is better than the reality

@qed456 Год назад

that dog was a real bro , not revealing your presence to humans!

@johntrevy1 Год назад

I love shining a light at the ground at night and just looking at all the creepy crawlies moving along. It is like stepping into another world.

@boblouden6663 Год назад

Here in Australia your better off not knowing what's crawling around you. You won't sleep if you see what's there 😉

@andrewarthurmatthews6685 Год назад

I used to own an ex army poncho that was made of rubberised fabric or similar, it was definitely made for wear and tear. It was excellent when cycling but never had one when LDP walking back in the day. However I have bought a light weight modern equivalent that packs up into a small pouch and I keep it with my ‘emergency’ kit in my van .

@michaelowens944 Год назад

She is a sweet crazy lady I love her videos. She picks the worst weather most of the time.

@helenwrigley4125 Год назад

When u test in rain pull hood out at the top or rain will come in!! Just an observation and make longer videos please love watching!! Sooooo relaxing and very beautiful places too ☺️

@eric_festinger Год назад

I laughed so much with the first images! You’re incredible 👏🏻

@badboyalan Год назад

Many many thanks Clare for your wonderful video's ❤❤❤

@christal-clear4505 Год назад

The start looked like a Claire WildBeare table, haha, now that’s a camping accessory 🤣👍🏽⛺️♥️

@mateuszkliszkowiak Год назад

Super 😀

@thomaslamont8071 Год назад

Literally walking 🏕️ cool

@DOUGIEmcfc-zm6pz Год назад

Advice from an old soldier. You had your hood the wrong way sweets. Plus you can attach a 2nd poncho if you want it bigger. Use the poppers to join up...rubber bungies are better to do a quick disassemble OK sweets 💙💛

@BogtrotterBertie Год назад

Amazing video, you are so brave sleeping out alone, is be scared! Thank you for sharing your fun adventure

@staytrue9209 Год назад

What a doll. Whoever let her go is a real tool.

@staytrue9209 Год назад

@Official_WildBeare No, you're a bot.

@markhodgson1251 Год назад

Ponchos are ace, everyone should have one

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Год назад

Definitely one for a Summer wildcamp. Not sure I'd like to be out in the rain in it. Thanks for sharing Claire.

@Camaromike Год назад

As everyone else already said, thank you, my wife and I enjoy your videos after a long hard day we can sit back and watch your adventures and unwind.

@richardmacyczko1580 Год назад

I love the potential with the poncho. So many military tents utilize ponchos. I love that it is so lightweight. I love what you did with it. Clever Claire ⭐. Respect from your many friends in Florida USA 🌴

@WildBeare Год назад

Thank you, looking forward to trying it in the rain :) hello from England 👋

@thomasmusso1147 Год назад

👍👍👍 You were being watched 😮 .. my myself and I presume, many others at the time .. 😁. Properly setup, a poncho works just fine in the rain .. wind being the problem. Wet weather, the hood will have to be tied towards the outside .. unless you want to collect rain water inside your shelter 😏. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

@LONEWOLFHMS Год назад

Ponchos are warm wet weather emergency shelters, and will keep your head, shoulders, body and kit fairly dry. Make a paracord belt use 4 decent lengths tie it around your waist to pin in the poncho when hilking and for securing it as a shelter. Keeping the pocho on you, you can then tie one corner to a tree then pull your head through staying under the poncho and pin the opposite corner to the ground put your kit on a groundsheet and pin down the other 2 corners. Adjust as needed. This means your ponch won't be flapping in the wind and you'll stay as dry as possible if its raining P.s. don't forget to shut your hole ... in the poncho 🫢😁👍🤘❤️

@louisguthrie7286 Год назад

Wow Claire, you are ingenious. Many a time in the Air Force on your rainy days in England, I wanted to make a shelter from my poncho. Thanks for the idea. Stay Beautiful, inventive, and smart.

@michaelhess7414 Год назад

Claire, you really are a funny one raising everybody's spirits and encourage to follow your steps. Often thinking 'what would Wild Bear' have done' in critical situations. Thanks for the videos with all wild animals plants and great nature. Cheers Michael

@cranefly23 Год назад

You always make me smile, but this little video made me chuckle! Thank you.

@Pseagust Год назад

Watching your videos makes me miss even more my camping trips

@davidcarter8457 Год назад

“Up periscope!” ❤

@richard2689a Год назад

You seem to have a lot of ex army from the 70s followers like me. Your own personal Dads Army😁 The poncho we used to have was much heavier and the Bergen we used carry sat lower on your back so the poncho covered you and your gear in moderate wind and rain, fairly well. We used to build a box/tunnel shaped shelter about a foot high by dropping the sides. You could block an end up with gear or twigs and leaves. The other end was always open to keep an eye out. It would have been good fun if you didn't have someone lobbing Thunder flashes into camp at 4am. As the others have said "hood out".

@frankmurphy5 Год назад

Imagine you're going for a walk and you see some girl in a ditch with her head sticking out of that thing 😂

@Paul-11 Год назад

Yesss 😂 It was quicker to get out the woods than it took to get in. 1:58 I don’t know where the human is ?. 👍🏻

@dougbright8120 Год назад

Hi Claire, I bought a Sea to Summit Tarp-Poncho and it works fine, and I like the ability to cover a modest sized pack with it. I'm not sure how it would go set up as a hammock (as indicated on the packaging), as I feel the little plastic press studs along the sides would give way under my modest 84Kg weight. Also, at 6'1" tall, I'm a bit too long for using it as routine tarp shelter use but it is a good backup. I enjoy your shows, your peaceful style, often just a quiet whisper, and your care for nature and even most of the little bugs. I agree with you: "..we humans ARE nature!" Most people don't get it, unfortunately. Spending time outdoors is very grounding.

@SteveSeadog Год назад

Great little stealth camp. Always good to see novel solutions and it's a great way to keep the weight down.

@glennkimber9715 Год назад

This definitely brought back memories 😂 I recall back in '76, being shoved out into the wilderness with my fellow cadets draped in HD poncho's, carrying nothing more than ration packs and survival equipment, poured with rain for 3 days and nights. Back in those days we didn't have the luxuries of today. It was a case of "you want it, you make it", even the cordage !! I agree with some of the comments, on where to put the hood, definitely on the outside. Great video and great to see you experimenting with alternatives, keep the video's coming, some memories need dragging from my cloudy brain cells, for what you do now and what I did way back then makes me happy 👍😎

@WildBeare Год назад

Ahh fab that sounds like the real deal :D thank you, love to be out there having a play :)

@kennethwilson8633 Год назад

Poncho snapped together over a wool blanket did me a lot of times in the Army or just wearing it and slept sitting on my pack against a tree. Your setup was luxurious…Have fun stay safe.

@micksmusicchannel Год назад

Just what i needed on a Thursday night.. 🙂💞

@deffstar69 Год назад

One of these days your gonna get recognised by one of your followers. Quick shake of the hand and respect

@philipwilkes2780 Год назад

Great watch, thank you.

@nsean479 Год назад

Great use for that hole, get a periscope 😜. Great video again Claire short and sweet 🥰

@akilby8022 Год назад

Really enjoyed that, you’re so relaxed out there ❤❤

@tomwalters2385 Год назад

I’ve never seen how a poncho shelter was constructed before. Now I have. Very cool. ✌🏽

@gberish602 Год назад

Glad to see you have emerged from your editing blankets 😀 The heat is on its way for the weekend. Great video, promise you won't ever get bored of having these adventures and I promise not to get bored of watching them.😊

@WildBeare Год назад

Aw thank you so much 🤗 gawd, all week I've been under my editing blankets 😅 multiple blankets on the bed too, such a cold creature haha. Yes looks to be a nice weekend, hope you have a good one :D 🌞

@medic7698 11 месяцев назад

I'm sure there's a lot of us seeing this will have varying memories of these ponchos from army days. I quite liked them especially when I got some Yank collapsing tent poles.

@alanrogers8535 Год назад

Wholesome and totaly adorable, as always. Always love the POP at the end.

@billykreger9765 Год назад

I keep military ponchos in my kits for emergency shelters. They are wonderful. Keep being awesome Claire. 😎 Helpful suggestion, tie the head hole with bankline above the poncho body to keep moisture out. ☺️🫶🏼

@jeremymanning2132 Год назад

Looks like a handy piece of kit. I often hike light with just a lightweight tarp and cheap hammock. It means I can travel farther and as long as I can find 2 trees about 3M apart I'm sorted. Great videos, keep them coming.

@jeremymanning2132 Год назад

@Official_WildBeare. Hey Claire, how are you? So what do you want to talk about?

@TheFLOMAN76 Год назад

Beautiful!! Please and always, be careful out there.

@richard_n Год назад

This was a great video for how short it was. Just goes to show it doesn't take much to enjoy bliss outdoors.

@paultaylor5266 Год назад

Brilliant as usual. Ponchos, much underrated, we used them in the military, (long time ago now), sleeping mat, slug and hexe cooker, the only thing is stick the tied up hood outside on top or in the rain it'll fill with water and drip..... drip..... drip...... drip.......

@Karma-qt4ji Год назад

30+ years ago I did national service and part of my kit was a poncho - I would imagine not quite as lightweight as yours. Used it often as a makeshift shelter just by using sticks on the ground. Was closer the the ground than yours was but it kept me warm and dry plenty of times. One night, the weather was dodgy so I kind of wrapped myself in it like a medieval bivvy bag lol. Fond memories ☺☺☺

@stevenperrin6010 Год назад

National service finished in the 50’s nearly 70 years ago

@taffman1 Год назад

@@stevenperrin6010 In the UK yes, Karma never said they are in the UK.

@thomasmusso1147 Год назад

Yep, back in the day, the poncho was our one and only.

@taffman1 Год назад

@@thomasmusso1147 I had one too when a scaly brat in the 70's, lived on a military estate, we kids always had poncho's, mess tins, burners, rations to use when camping out in the nearby woods

@WildBeare Год назад

Hehe I can imagine it working quite well, like a human burrito 🌯 :)

@DerbJd Год назад

Hi Claire, I only found your channel a few weeks ago having searched for more UK stealth camping and also Sony ZV timelapses (you came up twice). Being a full-time wedding photographer and videographer myself, I’ve got an appreciation for your work. This is especially because since the ‘pandemic’ I ended up having to move two whole year’s worth of bookings and then had over 350 weddings squeezed into 14 months from July 2021 onward. The stress and exhaustion is immense. But your channel has helped me to calm down. A lot, in fact. It’s just nice to get some real escapism if only for a bit. I used to love camping and I need to get back into it. So thanks muchly 😊

@Bushybazoutdoors Год назад

Another great honest and strait from the heart video with all the usual passion, it was from watching your videos that got me back out there again , made me realise how much I missed being outdoors, thank you, keep them coming 👍

@WildBeare Год назад

Ahh that's so nice, I'm so glad you're out again :) happy camping 🏕 🤗

@Bushybazoutdoors Год назад

@@WildBeare alway happy when I'm out there , stress free, and so rewarding, thanks for reply 👍

@stormcry8202 Год назад

Ever consider wearing a ballcap or trucker hat to bed with that bug netting? I can't sleep with the netting on my face. I also like to use a large round brimmed hat with an integrated netting that can be hidden.

@davidneal6920 Год назад

Nice stealthy camp. Great use of natural concealment in the dead ground 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

@timcaines1725 Год назад

Claire, you are the very best. I am so glad I found you!

@andrewcobb3960 Год назад

Your voice is just so calming ty again for an enjoyable adventure xx

@xix94 Год назад

I do this all the time with my army surplus poncho

@sonofagun9856 Год назад

great video as usual claire i love your equipment and think it is great that you keep trying new stuff in different situations, hopefully we have some great weather this summer and you take us on some lovely adventures, keep safe and thanks for sharing your trips with us 🥰❤

@WildBeare Год назад

Thanks :) ahh yeh I had an amazing 3-night trip recently with glorious weather :D I have another lil viddy to get out first then I'll start work on it 💚🌿

@johnhempsall4644 Год назад

With ponchos you should have the hud on the outside tied up so it doesn’t catch water and come into you sleep space.

@daveshirley Год назад

Funniest one yet!! Love it

@jayhickman2436 Год назад

Great video Claire. Spent many a night in a poncho shelter when I was in the military. My favorite set up was to hang the poncho over a hammock to get me off the ground. Take care and stay safe.

@stoneoutdooradventures2286 Год назад

The poncho was our main tent and cover on exercise in the army..never had any problems with it in a ditch a roll mat was our ground and waterproof sleeping bag our cover ..on a summer's night the sleeping bag I'd use as a blanket for easy quick bug out.. and I'd personally use bungees from tree to tree and corner pegs..so easy to adjust the height with bungees to lay low and get better cover and protection from the elements.

@anthonyzummo867 Год назад

Wonder if you could put a cup or receptacle under the neck hole and leave it open to be used as a rain collector?

@johnnicol64 Год назад

Or just leave it out side .😅😅😅

@summittaedae2323 Год назад

I bought spare poles to go corner to corner on my old army poncho I kept. It creates an umbrella effect. They are quite adaptable. In the army we used bungee cords.

@karlbennett4706 Год назад

Thats all we used in the army bungies and pegs. Weren't always the best but it kept the rain off for a few hours. I now have loads memories of being under my poncho so are better than others haha Another great video keep the content coming friend and thank you

@leli_chulo 4 месяца назад

I felt that part where you whispered “I don’t know where the human is…” 😂😂😂😂❤

@geoffreyruncieman9503 Год назад

Spot on as always 👍

@SAR9331 11 месяцев назад

Poncho and bivy sack are my primary shelter/sleep for 40yrs. Seldom use tents in the past 72yrs.

@brotherandythesage Год назад

I only backpacked using a poncho as my shelter once but it was an incredibly light trip. I carried everything in my school pack!

@WildBeare Год назад

Wow, very compact! :D

@andyvint8066 Год назад

Hya Wild one. Love your vids. Hope you're well. I had the same problem with tarp poles on my own too. I peg the corners with guys then put poles in. You can then adjust guys and pole lengths to suit without them falling down. X.

@IntenseAngler Год назад

This was a really fun video to watch Claire :) Those trekking poles sure were giving you a hard time! You showed 'em who's boss though, haha 😉 And that poncho ended up making an awesome lil' shelter 👍 Good times for sure! I hope that you have an amazing weekend my friend :) Stay wild... 🐻 John

@robshirewood5060 Год назад

It is always worthwhile taking a light poncho, i always carry at least two, one reason being that you can rig them up for numerous purposes. I once had a seam give way on my dome tent in unexpectedly high winds leaving a gap through which wind and rain could obviously enter. By using one poncho as a temporary wind break and the other rigged to the tent and guys as a cover to the hole i was able to apply some fabric tape, Scarpa, Army green, and sew the blown seam above the gap and moving the tape a little at a time progress down until i had closed the gap, i re used the tape as a temporary reinforcement. I have also used stainless steel clothes line pegs as seam clamps to hold things together while doing repairs in the field. Coopers of Stortford have some good ones. Camouflage ponchos are great as enhancements for stealth too, not to mention all the other uses they can fulfil. Love your videos, love your courage and adventurous spirit, love of nature, and life, beautiful artistic photography too, a great pleasure to watch every time, Stay safe, happy trails, thanks.

@TheRealKyle Год назад

love your content claire, i love wild camping in the lake district but never have i ever thought to use a poncho.. looks amazing

@WildBeare Год назад

Thank you so much :D the lakes are beautiful. I need to try this in rain 🌧 see how it fares haha

@ronaldrose7593 Год назад

Hello 👋 Claire, thank you for sharing another informative and entertaining video. Always stay safe out there. I look forward to see you again in your next video. 🤗 👋

@pedro67ization Год назад

Clever wee stealth camp, great set up .

@stevemalco Год назад

Wow ur hard core camper 👍🙂

@colonial1770 Год назад

Hi Claire, I love your videos and commentary. As an Aussie, I love your videos on the English/Welsh countryside. It's so different to what we have here, I love to see countryside of my ancestors. It's so unique. If you ever find yourself in and around Sydney, look me up. Although you couldn't camp like you do here, the wildlife would hurt you.

@WildBeare Год назад

Thank you so much! Haha yehh I hear things will mess you up over in your part of the world 😄🕷🦂 got it easy over here.

@___Tiger___ Год назад

@@WildBeareen France nous avons la chance de n'avoir aucune bestiole dangereuse, la seule chose, c'est de ne pas se mettre sur le territoire d'un cerf en rute, car devient très méchant et attaque 😉

@JakeLDS Год назад

Generally with the hood you tie a knot in it above the top of the shelter and then you can use it as a point to connect a line to a branch above for some lift in the middle.

@ELmerC-ms4cg 10 месяцев назад

Honestly Claire I fall asleep to your shows it's a good thing for me your therapy thank you for ❤ cornishman

@LastresortAbc123 Год назад

wow that list of gear +1

@robertfrye5161 Год назад

very nice. My first poncho was issued by the military in the early 70's. Heavy duty cloth covered in rubber, very heavy. It was about half the size of yours but if you had two of them you could make yourself a very weather proof shelter for a night, but unlike yours didn't breath. So it could be 5 degrees C and your walking, it was a sauna. Love your playful attitude