@OldtricksForolddog ooh just checked satellite map that looks a good place, might look at that.

@Chilternwildcamper can't camp on cliffs ,,nature reserves .but on shore line is OK.. although..some , who have holiday chalets have a moan..but,,seeing as you seem quite tough ,you'd be fine..don't camp on beach near Boscombe or town...stay as far from there as possible..

@hedleythorne Found you on Tweedy outdoors comment, I went to Dartmoor last winter with this same tent, it rained alot! thanks for watching.

@Chilternwildcamper ahh I am good friends with Tweedy, he came onto our podcast and I was on one of his videos. Nicest chap on the Earth. Not bad wine either... 😉

@SallyShockley-n4n Hi there, and welcome! I've never been out your way but I did go to Texas for the Eclipse in April. Yes we do get some windy weather here in the UK, thanks for watching!

@bigteno4597 Hi and thanks for watching and especially for commenting. The tree balancing, lol, I don't want to act my age, and so glad you appreciated that!

@Chilternwildcamper subbed and liked Lesley. Keep safe, Dr Paul

@OldtricksForolddog Hey thanks! I see you've got a channel I'll hit subscribe. 😄

@Chilternwildcamper no need..really..

@Hengists_Wild_Camps Hey thanks for watching, we never really get proper gales like up your way! I'm quite a beginner and just getting to grips with editing so I appreciate your comments thank-you.

Ah now this is the 'secret' valley, it's access land on the map but almost no-one comes here, a special place, Shirburn Hill near Watlington. The M40 is just to the east, which why I camp out in windy conditions to hear more nature and less motorway hum! I really appreciate you watching and especially commenting.

Thanks so much, haha I seek out exciting weather because I'm camping down south, I would be more sensible in mountains! I'm testing my gear cos I hope to do mountains soon.... will you be out again soon?

@ good shout - testing the gear lower down first. That tent should be up to the job on the mountains by the looks of it. Hoping to get out Sunday, but the wind is looking bloody awful 💨 👍🏼

Ah I was wondering if anyone would spot the innuendo, I was brought up with Carry On films. Yes, it's amazing that with the pegs fully secure, this tent seems to wobble but bounce back great, the peg out points are all bungy type too allows give. Yes it's the Rab 900 all the way now I love it and hadn't realised how popular it is. Thanks for watching I appreciate it.

@WeekendWildling Hey thanks so much! Love your vids too, you directly inspired me with your Dorset coast camp.

@craig-outdooradventure4632 Ah maybe I am getting there, thanks so much for the encouragement. Am definitely going to get either a DJI 4 or a GoPro 10, that is my next step. The house sale is proceeding, and the move North is still the plan, want to make use of the Rab 900 😄

@ either of those cameras will do a good job. There will be loads of opportunities for hikes and wild camps in the lakes and Wales once you move. 😊👍🏼

@littlegrandadoutdoors Ah that's so nice of you to say, it was a special trip and that's true, best be over and not under prepared!

@Chilternwildcamper how is your move to the peak district coming on ???

@littlegrandadoutdoors house sale is still dragging on... not enough snow down here so still plan North.

@Roam.Outdoors hey thanks for watching and for the sub, I've just subbed you and I'll have a look, see you've not been wild camping long! I started last year so very new.

@simonwoollen5343 what's the usual one in fields in big groups, Steers I'm guessing!

@ probably Bullocks - people don’t tend to castrate now - I suppose it’s just extra cost , it was done mainly to make them easier to handle when they reach adolescence ( like most boys 😊)

@@Chilternwildcamper sorry thought I had replied - I would guess Bullocks as not many people castrate any more - I suppose it’s extra cost - the only reason is to make them more Docile to work with - hence we did it at Otley

Hey thanks for watching! I only just saw your comment here, yes, I love wild weather, and the sound of the wind helps me sleep, but not if the tent is dodgy! that's why this tent is perfect.

@metafish100 yes scary and cosy is a good way to put it, I knew I was safe in that tent but the gusts sounded like a jet engine in those trees behind me. Yes, I always like to cook in the porch, which is why I like the flysheet to go low, open a gap at the top to vent.

@@craig-outdooradventure4632 Thanks that's so nice of you to say, that's exactly it, the excitement and fear, just feel so alive, not just at the time but afterwards for a while. Yes, I still love my Helm 1 for smaller pack size but this tent is huge and luxurious, and is has proven safe in high winds by Donna Van Senior channel so I knew it would be a keeper. I did put ear plugs in once it got late but yes, normal wind and rain helps me sleep. Thanks for your encouragement!

@@GoneWildCamping892 Ah thanks for watching, I do like wild weather being down South the countryside is abit tame so wild weather can make it more exciting 😀

@@tweedyoutdoors Ah yes, your tent, but there is a tent that is slightly bigger than yours, a Nordisk Svalbard S1, tested to ridiculous wind speeds if you ever upgrade. I tried to sleep but kept getting shocked awake, so put ear plugs in and then at least the commotion was dulled. After that I slept quite well as I feel soothed by the wind and rain. Thanks for watching !

I use silicon ear plugs as well! I put them in eventually once I realised some sleep would be good 😊

I do love a windswept camp, partly it drowns out any road or airplane noise, but also the slight fear makes you feel alive!

@ I think it’s great thing to do - if only to connect to forces of nature - makes you understand the world around you so much better and to test your own resolve

Thanks, will do!

@tweedyoutdoors I have quite short arms... can't believe you watched this one! I'm glad you did as you inspired me with your woodland wanderings and quirky style.

@stigfloberghagenphotography No, not at all. Of course I choose the wood towards dusk and no dog walkers. I'm afraid if a dog chased her. Once, when she alerted at a noise, she stood still, then, she climbed a tree. It was a deer! She likes a tree for safety and having the tent to be like home. Thanks for watching!

@Chilternwildcamper 👍🙂

Hey that's a Helm 1, I started with a Helm 2 but sold it and am really happy with how good this tent is in the wind. I didn't film it but I camped last winter at 800 m summit, think was about 30 -40 mph I did a short film of the tent being battered l. I was scared at times that night but the tent was fantastic, I had ground anchors on the windward side. Love my Helm 1 ! Yes, it turns out cats prefer woods in daytime, just like we do 😅

@ ah yes, I remember now. The helm 1 one is great little thing isn’t it. Didn’t see that video. Is it a KZbin short? Will check it out either way. Good to see you getting out and filming the camps. To be fair, the woods are always a bit eerie after dark whether a cat or a human. 😊👍🏼

@JamieHarding5 thanks for watching I've noticed that it's 100% guaranteed that no matter how you feel when you go out, you'll feel better afterwards. I'm planning on moving to Wales or the North so in limbo waiting for house to sell. Thanks again, I enjoy your videos!

Oh yes good point, a little down has poked out during sewing but I'm lucky no breathing or allergy issues.

@craig-outdooradventure4632 thanks, yes, fantastic quality. I wonder if Rab will do quilts one day? 🤔

Update it did work well but I have since bought a proper 4 season bag.....the Rab Ascent 900 for winter. I'm a.cold sleeper so needed a full on winter bag really. I see KZbinrs with quilts in sub zero and not convinced, will wait for your winter videos to see what you use!

@@Chilternwildcamper Hi Lesley, thanks for the update and glad to hear that the quilt worked great. Yes, I’m with you on that one - I’m a cold sleeper too. I wouldn’t fancy a quilt in the winter, but everyone’s different. The Rab ascent 900 is the one I’ll be using again this winter. It’s quite popular. Hoping to try a bivvy camp with it in January 😬. It won’t let you down when the ice comes in - super warm with the right pad underneath. It’s a bit big in the pack, but worth it. You heading out over winter months?

@craig-outdooradventure4632 yes I hope to do my first ever snow camp, just watching trickofthetrail and twiggyescapes amazing videos as they went out and ended up as a blizzard! Bivy eh? Interesting

@littlegrandadoutdoors That sounds proper warm! I like a bargain and got my Rab in the sale last year but feel all claustrophobic in bags. Thanks for commenting!

Update I've bought a Rab Ascent 900 and love it! That Rab 400 I will use when it's warmer and it's working well as a quilt

@@Chilternwildcamper the 900 is a good bag.. iam happy for you... it's not too tight either is it??? .

@@littlegrandadoutdoors exactly, not claustrophobic and welcome for winter!

@@Chilternwildcamper I hope you get out a lot and utilise it's warmth.. winter will be long ..... Take care out there.

@littlegrandadoutdoors yes it's like no one else has that tent but for me it's my summer one as its not claustrophobic inside with good upright and tight inner as its inner pitch first!

@@Chilternwildcamper ooh I don't like inner pitch first.. don't own one. We all have our preferences!. I use the lanshan 2 as my summer tent, it's so light , I always carry hiking poles anyway...

@littlegrandadoutdoors yes I think that's why it's not popular! I bought a lanshan 2 but the fly at both porches was so high off the ground the wind was getting under so much I was disappointed so sold it... I would get it again if the fly could go lower... I was sure I was pitching it right...

@@Chilternwildcamper yes! That's why the lanshan is more of a summer tent... though its very easy to lower the fly, all you have to do is lower your hiking poles. It is not set in stone , how high you must set your poles , it's up to you and the weather... just keep lowering it until the inner becomes too loose and out of shape then use pegs or clips to tighten it up by rolling th top/peak of the inner over....A balance can be met.. I have the 4season inner in mine so I don't have to worry about the wind getting under, infact I go the opposite way and heighten it as much as poss , never get any condensation no matter the weather and never have to give it an airing before I pack it away... putting up and taking down fly and inner separately is a major waste of time and energy, I only do it in wet conditions on multi day adventures, just to keep the inner dry.... sorry iam going on n on.... Take care out there.

@JamieHarding5 thanks for your comment! . Your videos are great I've had some great wild camps in the Black Mountains its not busy there but so beautiful.

@alanbrown9178 I am 59 and have aching kees so I do like to sit up in a tent, so this is good and in winter, the mighty Helm 1 is my tent, I've been on an 800 metre summit in very windy night and felt warm and safe in that. I think people like these side entrance tents for ease in the knees!

@craig-outdooradventure4632 thanks for watching! Yes, that was only my 3rd trip to the Peak District its a long drive for me but love it. I plan to sort out some camera equipment soon thanks for the encouragement it means alot. 😀

Hey thanks for such a nice comment! I only just saw this and really appreciate you watching. I struggle with editing but hopefully getting better at it. 😊

@@Chilternwildcamper In the words of MrBeast (famous KZbinr) - ‘make a 100 videos and improve something every time - then we can talk’. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

@GoneWildCamping892 hey thanks for watching! I went to the Peaks afew weeks ago the midges swarmed at the tent but I hadn't got a midge net as thought that was Scottish problem! Let me know when you guys are midge free and I'll be back!

@Chilternwildcamper Hi Lesley, there's just a few knocking about now. Shouldn't be long before the little Vampires are gone

Thanks for watching! Yes, and in my case cheese and wine like Monsignor Quixote and the Mayor in the Graham Green novel.

@TheSelbsters one side has a guy line, the porch side has a pocket to insert trekking pole, it does well in the wind so far, not flappy inside as its a inner pitch first tight inner with Vango draw cord to add even more stability. The downside is the fly is abit loose and makes a drumming sound, got used to it though!

I can get the outer fly on mine super taught, simply by pulling it down by hand - while at the same time pulling up on those three tensioner straps! (one at a time) I also keep my ‘brow-pole’ underneath the main pole.. I don’t know what it is about the 15D Vango Sil-Nylon, but it doesn’t seem to stretch when it gets wet, unlike many other tents made of this material, including my trusty Lanshan-1. It’s a great little tent, although I don’t find it that warm - with all that mesh on the inner, I’ll use it down to +5 degrees and no lower.

@@Ash12530 I love it as my summer tent.

Only just realised you've seen this mad video of mine too, you are a glutton for punishment! I remember you were uneasy in the middle of a wood in one of your films.... this wood I go to is in a very posh rural area so I feel very safe there! Thanks for watching can't quite believe you do! 🙂

@ModoBro yes, and the bottle was nice and cold so tastes better that way.

@@TanEikFai I'm in the countryside just west of London, the Chiltern Hills. Thanks for your comment.

I'm so touched by your kind comment, I was feeling abit down about my little films but I shall soldier on!

​@@Chilternwildcamper To be honest I make my videos more for myself than anyone else! I really value being able to relive these experiences. If other people enjoy watching it too, then that's a bonus. I think this video is inspiring! Wild camping doesn't have to be a massive undertaking with loads of kit and a long journey - if you have a suitable local hill and the weather is right all you need is a bivvy to spend a beautiful night under the stars!