Wildcamp RUINED by MIDGE in SCOTLAND | DECATHLON MH100 

There is a fungus that grows on dead beech trees, called beech fungus. It looks like a large saucer growing at right angles to the trunk. It's hard and woody. You collect one or more of these - you'll need to belt it with a stick or a hammer to remove it. Next break it up into small pieces about 2"x1", You might need your hammer or a saw for this. It is quite tough. When you go camping you put three or four pieces on a rock, or a metal plate at the entrance to your tent (or camper van) and light it. It will not burn, it will smoulder for quite a long time, giving off a not unpleasant smelling smoke. This deters midges, mosquitoes, clegs (horse flies) and anything else that flies and bites. Best thing is it's free and you made it yourself. I live and camp in Scotland. I use this every time.

Looked like a ‘buzzin’ camp to me mate.. 🤣 Good video mate, not sure if any candles or gadgets would shift that lot was a whole army of em.

Midges are an absolute nightmare, I’m just so glad we don’t get them on the east side of Scotland where I live. I remember being in Ullapool at dusk once and there was a massive cloud of midges that suddenly appeared and everyone and I mean everyone ran for cover.

Brilliant video, Simon - one of my favourite camping spots there in Glen Etive, bloody lovely! ATB, Steven.

Afternoon mate. Loved this. That's a canny tent mind. I was thinking of getting a cheap one for me and Riley as he doesn't respect my good wildcamping tent 😅 . Glen etive my fave place. Nice one lad. Bloody midges .....awful. when we were at glen etive in May I couldn't sit out at night they were so bad

Working on a site is hard work, Putting up a tent in great surroundings is a luxury, You have a subscriber.

My Mum and Dad once camped down by the lake in Kielder Forest in Northumberland. They paid for two nights - the woman at the campsite did say "oh, people usually just stay one night" and as dusk fell they found out why. Thick clouds of midges, starving and voracious. My Mum and Dad saw two Japanese tourists running -screaming and flapping- from them. In DECADES of being a camping club member it is the only time EVER my Dad literally picked up the tent poles, canvas and all and threw it in the boot. (They didn't stay the second night).

I am used to fishing for hours on end with the dreaded midge, you need repellant and a good midge net i use life systems myself,i dunno if it would be practical for camping but i find an electric fan is far better than any citronella candle.

Lol ... the midge .. a fact of life in the highlands ... a midge headnet or indeed a midge jacket is an essential a d youve just got to get on with it :) . Suprisingly they didnt really appear until the end of July this year due to the hot dry weather, at least north of the great glen where i live. Fires grate with me ... imagine if everyone had a fire, visually, like litter, angry landowners .. Scottish code of conduct ... leave no trace . Midge coils inside the flysheet will disperse most. Lovely enthusiastic style .. love it ... off to watch some more on your channel

The Scottish midge, like us Scots, small but fiesty wee buggers. Luckily I've had no major issues with them.

had this tent for a 2 and a half week camping trip in wales last year , was an awesome tent

Well, there's apparently a bumper crop this year, with a "second surge". Just back from Arisaig today, mostly a breeze bit very still this morning putting the tent away... the little b*ggers! I've tried everything, skin so soft, deet, even a new contraption this holiday called smoking midge... ok, but only lasts about 15 mins... Had to resort to the trusty net on the head. Still some got in... plenty bites on my arms. They're horrific

Drrrr it's Scotland in Early August, I wait till late September

Them midgys looked ruffless mate,doing the West Highland way next month hopefully they are calm by then.😂😂😂 Good video and not a bad looking tent.👍

Great video’s mate though it’s put me off Scotland and wild camping. I’ve just recently bought an e-bike and was thinking of going bike packing and liked the the look of both tents you demonstrated good luck on your adventures and stay safe👍

Dear me!! Never seen them that bad!!

i was in Moy south of inverness and can confirm the midge's are a nightmare still brilliant when on the lochs paddle boarding though 😀

A fire is a great way to keep the little sods away. Other than that make sure to ALWAYS keep the tent closed up unless you have to enter or exit and make sure you do that quick as. The slow burning coils that give off a repellant smoke are pretty good, but position them in the tent doorway for best effect. Have still had to move camp a couple of times even despite this advice.

Great video and fair play sticking it out but why on earth would you not be aware of the midges season in the highlands of Scotland when visiting? then camping next to a river. lol Smidge spray and a net required at all times during Late May through to July in some of the best landscapes in Britain.

If hiking or camping in Scotland in summer always come prepared for the midgies. Get a head net And good repellents. And pray for a bit of wind...... they don't like the wind.

I got the same with the midges at Glenshee, last week.

Omg midges unreal 😮

Another Great video Simon 👏 oh the dreaded midgies 🦟 I hate the wee buggers 🤬 people used to swear by Avon's Skin so Soft but I think 🤔 the formula has changed over the years 😢 nothing I've tried stop's them 😢 I'm itching now just talking about them 😂 atb Brian 👍

Hi there. I have just found your channel and watched your midge nightmare. I have liked and subscribed because I enjoyed your content. We had an experience like that twice up two different places in 2 weeks, with flying ants. We were COVERED IN THEM. EEEEEEWWWWW.

And here we are for part 2 😎 45 mins of Yonder Mountain Adventures to get my Saturday going!

check out the smoking midge its a great non spray type deterrent for the midges

I once had to set up a new tent in the dark while being attacked by swarms of midges. Absolute torture. Dont envy you 😂

I had to laugh at the next morning bit with you all covered up and having to wipe your face constantly. Been there so many times. I think the last time I was on that road, I stopped for a minute to take some pics and had to abandon the idea and get back in the car. Something about that area is perfect breeding ground for them. When I used to night fish with my old man, he used to light up a cigarette if they got bad. They hate the smoke. And I guess it was a good excise for him to have another smoke. That was the one time I did not mind the smell of cigarette smoke.

Aah mate i feel your pain. When we lived up there in 2018 the midges were awful. Literally couldn't leave the house without being Smidged up and wearing a head net every day. It was a particularly bad year apparently. We've just invested in the Flextail Tiny Repel but not had chance to use it yet. Only £40 quid though and small enough to pack for wild camping.

Dont leave anything in dips outdoors , they become sinks ,

Thermacell and midge net, if you can’t find a dry and breezy spot halfway up the hill.

My first online bird was from Glasgow and she said to come up north to visit and we would go camping up the highlands and I'll see some midge too. I thought she said minge so of course I was ready to rumble in a tent. Trust me for not listening. I got 6 trillion bites in 6 hours and got no minge

Bloody Midges Simon 👹 they don't get much worse than that. I was fishing on Blyth pier last night with no wind and they were there the little Twats 😂. Enjoyed your craic when you were sitting outside the tent but you were telling Porkies when you said it was windy, I was watching the clouds and they never moved a millimetre 🌥️😂. Must admit I was taken aback when you give me a Shout out, I feel rather humble but really appreciate it. Strange seeing me on your TV.. Great vid again Simon, keep it up 👍👍👍 Atb Graeme

Glens and forests are the worst in summer. Not even worth it. It’s either hilltop or coastal with a fire

Another camp ruined by that Ure guy? This has gone far enough!