Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We came to the Lake District to go Winter Wild Camping. Some say winter camping is boring, this video with prove it's anything but that! Winter hiking brings a new challenge to the mountains. The snow makes it difficult to move quickly and the cold can bite back for the ill-prepared.
However, the rewards are enormous. On a clear day, winter backpacking in the snow covered Lake District mountains is simply stunning. The weight of winter outdoor gear and the cold are soon forgotten with some of the best mountain views in the UK.
Check out my Instagram for some awesome photos instagram.com/backpacking_uk
Once we got up to the ridge line from Glenridding, I summited the Wainrights, Raise, White Side and Helvellyn and the OS Map mountain Lower Man.
Winter backpacking gear is extremely important. A 4 season tent is recommended along with a warm sleep system. Crampons are a must and an ice axe is advisable. Winter camping can be dangerous but risks can be mitigated with the correct preparation and gear selection.
Down camping gear gives you the ultimate warmth to weight ration perfect for backpacking in the UK. Down hiking gear is packable and super warm when re-lofted.
Winter Backpacking Gear Used:
2024 Nortent Vern 1 backpacking tent - nortent.com/products/nortent-vern1a-one-person-backpacking-tent
Nortent Lyng Sleeping Bag (comfort rating -5c) - nortent.com/products/lyng-05
Lighttour Sleeping Pad - £105 - R7.5!!!
camperlists.com/collections/lighttour/products/r7-5-20d-sleeping-pad?ref=azpizuhxua&variant=45179762409626Flextail Gear Max Pump 5.0 / Lantern
Thermarest Compressible Foam Pillow - amzn.to/4gM6JJ2
Osprey Aether 70 AG Backpack - amzn.to/424uiIF
OMM Chest Rig - amzn.to/4afk4qW
Wildside Adventures Stove and Toakes Ti Pot - https://wildsideadventures.eu/products/ultralight-titanium-alcohol-stove-cooking-system-featherlight700kit
Fire Maple Pan - amzn.to/3DU8kOv
Sea to Summit Collapsible Cup - amzn.to/40wbG3b
Sea to Summit Dry Bags - amzn.to/4jdHNvF
Nortent Sit Pad
Winter Hiking Gear Used:
Merrell Moab Thermo Hiking Boots - merrell.com/UK/en_GB/moab-speed-2-thermo-mid-waterproof/59724M.html?dwvar_59724M_color=J068305&icid=search_suggested_products
Fjallraven Vidda Pro Trousers - amzn.to/4hceiIY
Darn Tough Merino Socks - amzn.to/3C8b9ed
Mountain Equipment Mitts - cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/mountain-equipment-mens-mountain-mitts-A3215693.html?colour=124
Grivel Explorer Crampons - amzn.to/429xina
Grivel Ice G Zero Axe - amzn.to/40f5nQ8
Peter Storm Gaiters - tidd.ly/4acHltu
Fjallraven Merino Beanie - amzn.to/4jdxqYU
Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket - amzn.to/3DSfQJE
Rab Argon Down Pants - tauntonleisure.com/clothing-accessories/trousers/rab-mens-argon-pants--black-shark__15757
OMM Core Hoody - amzn.to/40sr6VP
OMM Core Neck Thingy - amzn.to/4fT29Yq
DHB Merino Base Layers
Extremities Extreme Neck Thingy - terra-nova.co.uk/products/x-therm-neck-warmer/aff/backpackinguk
Extremities Sticky Power Liner Gloves terra-nova.co.uk/products/insulated-waterproof-sticky-power-liner-gloves/aff/backpackinguk
Dragon Goggles - amzn.to/4hcXDVs
Oakley Frogkins Sunglasses amzn.to/3VEBzKi
Nitecore NB 20000 Power Bank amzn.to/3UBZtXH NB10000 amzn.to/3V2AH33
Garmin Messenger Satellite Device amzn.to/49Za6ItNitecore NU27 head torch amzn.to/4fo85sg
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS Watch - amzn.to/3C2Hrr8
Vlogging gear:
DJI Neo Drone - amzn.to/3PxrX1q
Insta360 X4 Action Cam - amzn.to/4h7qfzx
If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Affiliate links above give me a pathetically small kick back. This however, does not effect the price you pay.
Thanks, Andy
#wildcampinguk #wildcampinguk #wintercamping
We came to the Lake District to go Winter Wild Camping. Some say winter camping is boring, this video with prove it's anything but that! Winter hiking brings a new challenge to the mountains. The snow makes it difficult to move quickly and the cold can bite back for the ill-prepared.
However, the rewards are enormous. On a clear day, winter backpacking in the snow covered Lake District mountains is simply stunning. The weight of winter outdoor gear and the cold are soon forgotten with some of the best mountain views in the UK.
Check out my Instagram for some awesome photos instagram.com/backpacking_uk
Once we got up to the ridge line from Glenridding, I summited the Wainrights, Raise, White Side and Helvellyn and the OS Map mountain Lower Man.
Winter backpacking gear is extremely important. A 4 season tent is recommended along with a warm sleep system. Crampons are a must and an ice axe is advisable. Winter camping can be dangerous but risks can be mitigated with the correct preparation and gear selection.
Down camping gear gives you the ultimate warmth to weight ration perfect for backpacking in the UK. Down hiking gear is packable and super warm when re-lofted.
Winter Backpacking Gear Used:
2024 Nortent Vern 1 backpacking tent - nortent.com/products/nortent-vern1a-one-person-backpacking-tent
Nortent Lyng Sleeping Bag (comfort rating -5c) - nortent.com/products/lyng-05
Lighttour Sleeping Pad - £105 - R7.5!!!
camperlists.com/collections/lighttour/products/r7-5-20d-sleeping-pad?ref=azpizuhxua&variant=45179762409626Flextail Gear Max Pump 5.0 / Lantern
Thermarest Compressible Foam Pillow - amzn.to/4gM6JJ2
Osprey Aether 70 AG Backpack - amzn.to/424uiIF
OMM Chest Rig - amzn.to/4afk4qW
Wildside Adventures Stove and Toakes Ti Pot - https://wildsideadventures.eu/products/ultralight-titanium-alcohol-stove-cooking-system-featherlight700kit
Fire Maple Pan - amzn.to/3DU8kOv
Sea to Summit Collapsible Cup - amzn.to/40wbG3b
Sea to Summit Dry Bags - amzn.to/4jdHNvF
Nortent Sit Pad
Winter Hiking Gear Used:
Merrell Moab Thermo Hiking Boots - merrell.com/UK/en_GB/moab-speed-2-thermo-mid-waterproof/59724M.html?dwvar_59724M_color=J068305&icid=search_suggested_products
Fjallraven Vidda Pro Trousers - amzn.to/4hceiIY
Darn Tough Merino Socks - amzn.to/3C8b9ed
Mountain Equipment Mitts - cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/mountain-equipment-mens-mountain-mitts-A3215693.html?colour=124
Grivel Explorer Crampons - amzn.to/429xina
Grivel Ice G Zero Axe - amzn.to/40f5nQ8
Peter Storm Gaiters - tidd.ly/4acHltu
Fjallraven Merino Beanie - amzn.to/4jdxqYU
Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket - amzn.to/3DSfQJE
Rab Argon Down Pants - tauntonleisure.com/clothing-accessories/trousers/rab-mens-argon-pants--black-shark__15757
OMM Core Hoody - amzn.to/40sr6VP
OMM Core Neck Thingy - amzn.to/4fT29Yq
DHB Merino Base Layers
Extremities Extreme Neck Thingy - terra-nova.co.uk/products/x-therm-neck-warmer/aff/backpackinguk
Extremities Sticky Power Liner Gloves terra-nova.co.uk/products/insulated-waterproof-sticky-power-liner-gloves/aff/backpackinguk
Dragon Goggles - amzn.to/4hcXDVs
Oakley Frogkins Sunglasses amzn.to/3VEBzKi
Nitecore NB 20000 Power Bank amzn.to/3UBZtXH NB10000 amzn.to/3V2AH33
Garmin Messenger Satellite Device amzn.to/49Za6ItNitecore NU27 head torch amzn.to/4fo85sg
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS Watch - amzn.to/3C2Hrr8
Vlogging gear:
DJI Neo Drone - amzn.to/3PxrX1q
Insta360 X4 Action Cam - amzn.to/4h7qfzx
If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Affiliate links above give me a pathetically small kick back. This however, does not effect the price you pay.
Thanks, Andy
#wildcampinguk #wildcampinguk #wintercamping
