Camp Life bushcraft
3 days in the Brecon Beacons hiking and wild camping (part 1)
updated
This week is wild camping on Harting Down.
I went on a night hike in the South Downs with Beacon Hill in Harting down as my target location for a wild camp.
I travelled with @Linleys and we pitched up near the trig point.
#nighthike
#wildcamping
#southdowns
#wildcampinguk
#triploadout
#packingforcamping
Thought I'd have a go at Porridge, Coffee, and Poached eggs on toast.
Can you make toast on Trangia? until now, I didn't know.
also, I've had comments before suggesting that trangia's are great but that they are hard to clean. so I have included the how to clean your trangia section for good measure and to demonstrate how to clean your trangia while out in the field.
Chapters
00:00 forest beauty
00:30 intro
03:10 What fuel am I using
03.30 porridge
06:15 poached eggs
11:00 making toast on a trangia
12:36 dishing up
15:00 How to Clean a Trangia in the forest
#trangia
#trangiacooking
#cookingonatrangia
Also I had a go at eggs and bacon cooked on the X-Boil stove.
#wildcampinguk
#campfire_cooking
#camplife
Christmas shout out to Colin from outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
How to Fly the HOVERAir X1
A detailed look at this awesome little self flying Camera.
This would make an awesome Christmas Present for Someone!
Buying Link with $20.00 Discount.
uk.thehover.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=YT-CampLifebushcraft
Chapters
00:00 Hover Air x1 footage
01:20 Intro and What is the HoverAir X1
02:45 How to Use the HOVERAir X1
03:30 Manual Control
03:38 Video Quality and Resolution
04:12 A look at the Companion App and Flight Modes
08:04 Recording Sound
09:00 Obstacle avoidance
09:53 Limitations
13:15 Flying over uneven terrain
13:45 Conclusions
Tec Specs
Manufacturer - Shenzhen Zero Zero Infinity Technology Co.,Ltd.
Brand - HOVERAir
Model - Hover X1 flymore blk
Product Dimensions - 12.7 x 14.5 x 3 cm; 125 Grams
Batteries - 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Item model number - X1
Manufacturer part number - X1
Special Features - Triple Stabilization, Intelligent Flight Paths, Visual Inertial Odometry technology, Enclosed & Foldable Frame
Item Weight - 125 g
About the Hover Air X1
3-Second Palm Take-off: Operating the HOVERAir X1 self-flying camera is simple and user-friendly. It takes off from your palm with one click, making it easy for everyone.
Portability and Simplicity Redefined: The HOVERAir X1 is the ultimate portable action camera. Weighing just 125g(4.41oz), it's lighter than an iPhone and without the need for FAA registration. Its foldable design ensures that adventure is just a fold away.
Automatic and Intelligent Flight Paths: Experience hands-free flying with HOVERAir X1's pre-programmed flight paths, including Hover, Follow, Zoom Out, Orbit, Bird’s Eye, and more. It has a myriad of settings to customize each flight mode to perfectly meet your needs.
Real-time Monitoring and Manual Control: Through the companion Hover X1 App, you can preview the footage from the drone's camera in real-time. You can also manually control the drone to optimize the flying path and capture the perfect shot.
Amazing Image & HDR Video Shooting: This camera drone supports a maximum of 2.7K@30fps and 1080P HDR video shooting. The triple stabilization system ensures smooth video effects and excellent fast motion capturing capability, easily records beautiful moments during hikes or journeys.
Advanced Tracking and Following: Featuring precise tracking algorithms and following speed of up to 20mph, HOVERAir action camera effortlessly keeps up with you, capturing spectacular moments, making it perfect for cycling and other sports.
Perfect for Sharing: Download your photos and videos via the Hover X1 App after your flight. With a simple click, instantly share your memorable moments with friends and family on your favorite social media platforms. HOVERAir X1 is a perfect ally for vloggers, hikers, bikers, and other adventurers.
Fully Enclosed with Safety Guards: Enjoy worry-free flying with our drone's fully enclosed design. Equipped with safety guards, it provides an extra layer of protection for both the drone and its surroundings, allowing you to enjoy the thrill of close-range shooting while ensuring safety for both adults and children.
#Hoverairx1
#HoverX1
#SelfieDrone
My buddy Jon recently butchered a whole deer, so he brought the fillet for us to cook up on the the camp fire. I sourced some wild mushrooms to make a nice sauce and we lived like kings of the forest. even a little bit of rain didn't dampen our spirits.
#wildcampinguk
#campfire_cooking
#wildvenison
This time we set our sights on a camp on the mountain peak, at the highest point.
and yes, I nearly fell off the mountain!
A beautiful day in the Brecon Beacons turned into a rough night, with wind and rain hammering the tents as well as the bitterly cold wind.
I really enjoyed this one!
Links
Some of the gear I used was sourced from Colin at outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
Channels of folks we met along the way @PaulMessner and @holmesaway
#wildcampinguk
#blackmountains
#breconbeacons
I spent 2 nights out in the rugged black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons. and what a place this is.
We made our way up to Llyn Fan Fawr for the first night. which is a high level lake or tarn at the foot of the mountain peaks. it was cold and it rained off and on, but it was a fabulous spot for a wild camp.
big thanks to Warren from @Linleys for organising the trip.
I used my new Robens Chaser 1 tent for this trip which is a very lightweight mountain tent. it was its first outing so judgement is reserved for now.
#wildcamping
#robens
#blackmountain
These are a budget knife, made in Ukraine.
And I believe it to be the best budget knife out there for under £50.00
Links: USA Amazon - bit.ly/3YLA4uW
Main website with worldwide delivery - bit.ly/3qQef0J
#beavercraft
#bushcraftknife
#budgetbushcraftgear
This is the tent I have been using for a month or so, it is a free standing geodesic tent made made by the German company Wechsel.
it is a mid price range tent for Camping, Wild Camping, Bike packing and the like.
Lightweight and packable.
I have used this tent in the forest and in the Mountains. and it survived Camping in the Rain.
It is now available from a UK supplier outdoorgearessentials.co.uk/products/exogen-1-by-wechsel?_pos=1&_psq=exog&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Full description.
The Exogen 1 is a freestanding hybrid tent for one person - including a vestibule. Two aluminum hubs at the poles ensure high wind stability. The inner tent of the Exogen 1 is set up first. The additional pole forms the vestibule, as soon as the fly sheet is stretched over it. For a very light weather protection, the fly sheet can be set up by using the Groundsheet. The inner tent is equipped with mosquito mesh in the doors as well as at the foot and head end. Additional inner tent pockets ensure order and offer space for otherwise odds and ends. Here you find the set up video.
The packing size is handy and optimized for BIKE PACKING. With a packing size of 45 cm length, the tent fits well in a handlebar roll. The rainproof carry bag can also be attached directly to the handlebar with straps. Moreover the carry bag is variable in length. By removing the poles, the length of the carry bag is reduced to 25 cm. This way the bag contains only the inner and outer tent. The poles can be stowed separately where they possibly fit better, e.g. in a frame bag.
Colours Green
Sleeps 1
Size Inner Tent (LxWxH) 215 x 70 x 95
Vestibules 1
Doors 1
Weight 1,480 kg
Length 215 cm
Packing Size 45 x 15
Pegs Aluminium
This week i'm back in Wales, i had an overnight stop on table mountain as a stepping stone to my ultimate destination.
I was out with warren from @Linleys who once again planned a fabulous spot for a wild camp.
The tent i used was the Wechsel Exogen 1 which i was testing out.
i got this from Colin of outdoorgear essenstials.
he will soon be stocking these tents.
I also bought the Light tour sleeping pad off him.
outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
#wildcampinguk
#tablemountain
#breconbeacons
rather than take her camping and her having a bad experience I decided that she would benefit from a day trip out in the forest. And I would do all the things I would do while camping so she can get used to it. and then take her home in the evening.
so I set up camp, lit a camp fire and cooked some primitive food. including caveman steak, camp fire eggs and Bannock on a stick.
obviously I shared these with her to re-enforce the positive experience.
I think it worked. she did great!
#boxerpuppy
#camplife
#primitivecooking
A private spot for a dip in some cold water.
#coldwaterimmersion
#coldwatertherapy
#wimhofmethod
Looking for a winter sleeping bag on a budget, I have tested the Qezer sleeping bag over the last 3 months. how did it perform?
Links from the company,
Amazon link: amazon.co.uk/QEZER-Sleeping-Lightweight-Backpacking-Compression/dp/B0C1B8RLQB
Dark blue discount code: AA10EL8NMLYGU
Black discount code: AUU00IBKJ5F3V
Shopify: https://pixel.xin/FKVf4
Shopify discount code: WT1691985056
#campinggear
#sleepingbags
#qezer
Channel mention - Check out Tim's channel and help him to the big 1K @BourneOutside
Testing out the Wechsel Exogen 1 tent for the first time, sent out for me to try by outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
#wildcampinguk
#wechsel
#campingintheforest
From now until 10/31, visit the official Trekology website and use my exclusive discount code to enjoy a 15% discount on all products.
official website: trekology.com
discount code: daniel10
#campingchair
#wildcamping
#lightweightgear
I met up with my buddy who has a wealth of knowledge on wild mushrooms and we set out to try to find enough food for a foraged woodland lunch. I had some onion and garlic in my bag and a couple of other bits in case we went hungry. but the aim was to find enough wild food for a lunch which I cooked on my new twig stove, the X-Fire UL17
This Stove is an Ultralight wood burning stove made by X-Fire details below.
Link to the stove outdoorgearessentials.co.uk/products/x-fire-stoves-pre-order-2-weeks-delivery-approx?variant=42323574784197
#foraging
#wildmushrooms
#autumnforest
Can you navigate using a Tic watch Pro 5?
a short demo of using a smart watch for outdoor navigation.
including
Google maps
Ordinance survey
Outdoor active
while researching smart watches I looked for a video explaining how the outdoor navigation would work on various watches. there was not a lot of information.
so I made my own demonstration to help others in their decision making process.
There is no affiliation or sponsorship involved in this video. I purchased this watch with my own money.
#Ticwatchpro5
#smartwatch
#navigation
#deathcap
#fungus
#poisonousplants
Headed up to the Peak district with @Linleys 360 on another wild camp.
we hiked along ladybower reservoir and up to Derwent edge, checking out salt cellar and wheel stones. we set up camp at white tor for the night. dodging the intermittent rain showers.
And the purple heather was in full bloom.
This video is sponsored by Muzen Audio.
40% discount code 40MZWILD
amazon.com/dp/B08NSRGNXC?maas=maas_adg_01B1B147803E8084436A5B79E2A742B3_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
#wildcampinguk
#peakdistrict
#muzen
This place is truly amazing and it was a privilege to spend some time here.
For more information please visit wildernesswood.org
also take a look at this promotional video.
youtu.be/ssoPEwIGEIE
#wildernesswood
#naturalshelter
#campingintherain
So my wife and I travelled down to Dartmoor national park for a couple of nights wild camping. we parked in post bridge and hiked along the East Dart River to the water falls and on to Sandy hole Pass where Carly had a swim in the river. then we set out across open moorland for a while before heading back towards the river to set up for a riverside wild camp.
#wildcampinguk
#dartmoorwildcamping
#campingintherain
The ZERO PUMP is now available on the official website: bit.ly/3sHapYG
#zeropump
#flextail
#ultralightgear
My wife Carly and I drove down to post bridge in Dartmoor national park for a multi day hiking, camping and wild swimming adventure.
We left the car in Post bridge and followed the East River Dart from post bridge to the waterfalls and rapids near sandy hole pass.
We pitched up on the riverside for a wild camp. with a view to heading further into the park the next morning.
We used the now obsolete OEX Husky iii tent. as we were expecting rain. but none arrived until the morning just as we were setting off hiking.
#dartmoor
#dartmoorwildcamping
#wildcampingondartmoor
Warren from @Linleys planned a 10 mile Hike around some of Kinder Scout, starting in Hayfield and taking in the Edale Cross, Following the Pennine way along to Edale Rocks, Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall, with a wild camp on Sandy Heys. And then coming down from the Peaks following the famous William Clough path.
The Purple Heather was in full bloom and the rugged landscape was amazing.
Thanks Warren.
#wildcampinguk
#peakdistrict
#kinderdownfall
Activities include.
Kayaking
High ropes adventure park
Alligator Bay
Pedal boating
hiking around Lake Guerledan
crazy golf
The historic town of Pontivy
a traditional French market
a mini tour of the walled city of Saint Malo.
#adventureholidays
#Brittany
#Northernfrance
it was intended to be a wild Camp but things did not go to plan.
#southdownsway
#southdowns
#longmanofwilmington
this was my first visit to this area, and even with the bad weather it was very beautiful.
My travelling companions were @WildCamper and @SamsonsLeader
#wildcampinguk
#sevensisters
#CoastalCamping
A relaxing night deep in the forest. after an eventful hike into the back woods I met up with Rob @WildCamper and Jon @SamsonsLeader for a chilled evening wild camping and enjoyed some camp life.
This was a camp to lift my spirits and reset my mind.
#wildcampinguk
#backwoodslife
#camplife
A quick look at my new ultralight camping stove that I got from outdoor gear essentials.
this is a spirit burner stove with wind shield and pot stand that weighs in at a super light 44 grams.
A link to the Xboil stove set outdoorgearessentials.co.uk/collections/x-boil-stoves-bottles
Product Description
EACH XBOIL SET COMES WITH THE WINDSHIELD / POT STAND AND THEY CAN TAKE A FRYING PAN ON TOP / BURNER / POT HANGERS
SUITABLE FOR 90- 100M WIDE POTS
ULTRALIGHT OR STANDARD
Windscreen and pot stand in one
Stable and ridiculously small pack size
Effective and low noise
The x-boil is stowed on the inner wall of the pot to save space
The only requirement for the pot is that the distance between the bottom edge of the pot and the handle is 18mm or more
All X-Boil have holes for tent pegs as an alternative pot support
Space-saving pot hooks
Every X-Boil comes with the safety burner!
Inside the burner is graphite felt that absorbs the spirit.
Advantage:
Nothing leaks out / even upside down
Great ignitability in the cold
Fuels: Alcohol, Fuel paste, Dry fuel (Esbit)
The felt must be removed to use fuel paste!!!
#xboil
#ultralightgear
#outdoorgear
After some situational testing I have an opinion on whether the Flextail tiny repel works or not. This is a multi use camping item, including a mosquito repellent, a camping lantern and an emergency power bank.
TINY REPEL Buying Link: bit.ly/3pHgCmh
Use this 15% discount code: FLEXTAIL15
repellent pads amzn.to/3Q1Nbps
#insectrepellent
#flextail
#tinyrepel
We all used the Backwoods Bungalow tent.
I was testing my new ultralight camping bed made by #kingcamp
This was my first meeting with James from Sussex Outdoors. and a lovely chap he is.
he was kind enough to make the best camping breakfast out there. the famous Spam and egg McStuffins.
Sussex Outdoors Handmade items outdoorgearessentials.co.uk/collections/gear-pouches-by-sussex-outdoors
A link to the best I used.
Kingcamp ultralight Camping Cot amzn.to/451HlZN
#wildcampinguk
#camplife
Welcome to my Channel. This week I visited the Malvern hills with @Linleys for a 2 night wild camping trip. We planned to walk the length of the Malverns from South to North with a couple of overnight camps alone the way.
First night was spent on the possibly the largest Iron Age hill fort in the country, with lovely views over Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, the Severn Valley and with the Welsh Mountains on the Horizon.
This fort is believed to be over 3500 years old. and is situated at the southern end of the Malvern hills.
We then set off in the morning to walk to North hill (at the most northerly point) visiting every hill top along the route. including the high point of Worcestershire Beacon at 1395 ft.
This was not an easy walk, with lots of ups and downs and some very hot weather to contend with.
But a fabulous trip that anyone who enjoys hill walking should put on their list.
#malvernhills
#wildcampinguk
#ironage
MRE's can make a good easy camping meal. This video is a real life field test of the US army MRE menu 6 Beef Taco filling.
I used this MRE as my meal while out camping.
#mrereview
#rationreview
#campingmeals
Running through assembly and breakdown of the camp bed plus my thoughts on it as a piece of ultralight camping gear.
All thoughts are my own.
I managed to secure a discount code off the company.
Link: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0787CZDY8
Discount Code: OTBGYHWF
Discount: 10% Off
Start Date: 29/06/2023 15:00 BST
End Date: 31/07/2023 23:59 BST
At the time of recording this bed cost £89.00
Standard Amazon Buying Link amzn.to/3NnjH2w
#kingcamp
#camp-bed
#ultralightcampinggear
#bushcraft
#shelterbuilding
#bushcraftskills
#primitivecooking
#lavvu
#bushcraftskills
(This video does contain some wind noise.. I forgot the wind muff for my microphone.)
I met up with @Linleys for a short hike on the South Downs Way, with the goal of a wild camp on Butser Hill. We walked through Queen Elizabeth Country park and then up on to the hill. seeking out the trig point on Butser Hill. then we explored the hill for any viable wild camping locations.. and found the perfect spot! in an old (possibly) WW2 crater. with ourselves set up to see the sunset and the sunrise and the lights of Petersfield town.. the wind picked up and the temperature dropped somewhat so it ended ups quite a cold camp out. but it was a glorious view.
I used the British army Gortex Bivi and my Tomshoo Poncho as a tarp.
a Kymit static V luxe insulated sleeping pad and a 3 season down sleeping bag.
#wildcamping
#southdowns
#southdownsway
Puppy's First time Wild Camping!
Had an unexpected Friday night free, so Carly and I decided to go wild camping, and Lolly our new Boxer puppy got to have her first taste of camping in the forest.
We cooked on a trangia and slept under a bug net looking up at the forest canopy.
#wildcampinguk
#campingwithapuppy
#trangiacooking
A link to the Max Lantern.
Flextail Gear Max Lantern flextail.com/products/max-lantern
Pierce a hole in the top.
Drag some coals to the edge of the fire. Avoid getting them too hot.
Place eggs in the coals with the hole pointing up.
Cook for 15 minutes, rotating the eggs every 5 minutes.
remove from heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
cut in half, season and enjoy!
#campfirecooking
#eggs
#bushcraft
So this week I went wild camping in the woods, I started the day alone but was joined later on by @SamsonsLeader and then @WildCamper in the evenin.
We had a campfire BBQ which consisted of us all contributing meat to a pile that we cooked through the course of the evening.
Jon gave me some fire lighting lessons.
I slept in my Naturehike cloud up 2 without the rain fly which was glorious in the morning under the forest canopy.
Jon was in a DD hammock.
Rob brought his new tent, the Durston Xmid 1 which I got a guided tour of. The Xmid 1 is an ultralight backpacking tent, weighing under 700g which is mind blowing.
#wildcamping
#campfirecooking
#bushcraft
Some of the things featured in this video.
Naturehike cloud up 2 (forest Green) amzn.to/3MWbe7B
Klymit insulated static V luxe wide camping mat amzn.to/3MUuouo
flextail gear pillow amzn.to/42716NF
Coghlans Pack grill amzn.to/3WyPly1
GSI Java drip coffee filter amzn.to/3oxk6a4
Nobody likes fire scars.
#wildcamping
#leavenotrace
#camplife
So I returned to my Debris shelter to see if it was still standing, after some repairs it was usable for another overnight camp.
I had visitors to my camp on this trip, the lovely Tim from @BourneOutside and my good buddy Lee from @BurtonOutdoors came over and Hung their Hammocks for the night. and a quality night it was.
I practiced making a tinder bundle using foraged materials and used a cramp ball as an ember to get things started.
#wildcamping
#bushcraftskills
#campinginthewoods
So for my wife's birthday I hired a narrowboat for the day to explore the Basingstoke Canal setting off from Odiham at a place called Galleon Marine hire.
We visited the beginning of the Canal that is accessible just after the old tunnel. took in Odiham Castle and then turned and headed up the Canal as far as the Barley Mow pub before turning around and heading home again.
In spite of the terrible weather it was a good day trip with the family.
#narrowboat
#daytrips
#canalboat
tarp camping with @Linleys 360 in a beautiful old forest, we had a little rain to deal with early on but we were rewarded with a lovely morning sun.
I used the trusty DD 3x3 Multicam tarp for a shelter. we cooked some fresh food on the camp fire and had a nice chilled evening chatting and catching up.
Filmed in 4K
#wildcamping
#tarpcamping
#ddtarp
Discount: 10%
Code: CAMP2023
Link: amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBB19V3
Specs
LED: 1 x Cree XHP70.2 LED with lifespan of 50,000 hours
1 x CREE XPE2-R2 630nm Red light
1 x CREE XPE2-G3 530nm Green light
Max 4000 lumens powered by included battery
Output Mode & Runtime:
Ultra Low: 3 lms, 200 hours;
Low: 120 lms, 23.7 hours;
Medium: 380 lms , 7.5 hours;
High: 1100 lms, 2.9 hours;
Turbo: 2200 lms - 1000 lms, 5.5 minutes + 2.4 hours;
Turbo max.: 4000 lms - 1000 lms, 1.5 minutes + 2.5 hours;
SOS: 50 lms, 72 hours;
Red light: 50 lms, 10 hours;
Green light: 70 lms, 11 hours;
Battery discharge temperature range: -20℃~70℃
USB-C 3 times faster charging speed
Two way USB-C cable, capable of charging Micro-phone as a power bank
Color temperature: 5000K & 6500K for option
Red and Green light for nighttime illumination and alerting
Dual switches for all easy operation
Multi-color LED for options
Special mode Red SOS for emergency
Reflective headband design with high elasticity and sweat channels
Working voltage: 3V to 8.4V
Max runtime: 200 hours
Max beam distance: 208 m
Peak beam intensity: 10800 cd
Impact resistance: 1 meter
Waterproof: IPX8
Size:89.4mm(length)*40.8mm(head diameter)*29mm(tube diameter)
Weight: 80g excluding battery; 151.5g including 1* battery
headband with silicone holder 38.8g
Material: Aircraft-Grade Aluminium Type&Premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish.
Reflector: Highly polished smooth reflector creates max throw.
Automatic temperature regulation allows the light to regulate its output and adapt to the ambient environment, therefore maintaining optimal performance.
product details from the company.
You won’t like to go out wear a headlamp still can't see clearly drawing. We’ve developed the super bright 4000 Lumens 7 modes adjustable Led Headlamp.Cree XHP70.2 LED(White)/CREE XPE2-R2 630nm(Red)/CREE XPE2-G3 530nm(Green),add extra Red+Green LED,you will be easier to see clearly the map or other drawing.
If you have ever be anxious about suddenly no power,our customized battery(Included)solve your problem easily,3 high speed charging USB -C port 3 times faster as the normal,2 way USB-C cable can be use as a power bank charging your phone laptop and other digital devices.
Of course, you want it to wear comfotable.Our H30 designed the lightweight adustable strap: Made of high quality material-Reflective headband design with sweat channels, strap is fully adjustable with an elastic stretch for a perfect fit!
Not only its superior functionality, All Aluminum alloy shell, more durable,IPX8 Water-Resistant calmly dealing with harsh environments, and perfect for climbing, camping, caving, fishing, or other emergency at night.
We commit to you the best after-sale service to continuously protect the safety of you and our headlamp.And what's more,our worry-free 5-year warranty and friendly customer service.
#headtorch
#Camping
#acebeam
This week while out wild camping I thought I'd have a monster breakfast bap cooked on my Trangia 27. I thought I'd separate it out from the main Camping trip to provide a bit more detail.
Helpful links
My Trangia 27 cook set amzn.to/3Kn8Fsw
GSI Pivot spatula amzn.to/3mlRUG9
Portable Egg Carrier amzn.to/3KqbOrr
#trangiacooking
#trangia
#campcooking
I did some camp chores including some basic bushcraft skills including a cooking tripod and pot hanger. I start a fire with foraged items and cook a huge Tomahawk steak over the fire.
Its great to back out camping and making videos again.
I hope you enjoy this.
Dan
#wildcamping
#bushcraft
#debrisshelter
#boxerpuppy
#newpuppy
#cutepuppy


