5 Things Wild Campers DON’T TELL YOU!!!

Are you new to wild camping? Check out these 5 things I didn't find mentioned in any of the videos or articles I saw when I was researching the hobby...
Check them out and add your own ‘wild camping secrets and tips below!
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[@nytram1309]

Great video! I would add: be aware of the unpacking, cleaning and drying of all your kit when you get home. Make sure you know how you’re going to clean and dry your tent for example. Also, the stink problem might be a problem with the synthetic clothes that are excellent in other ways. I’ve found Decathlon cotton + polyester mix shirts and t-shirts excellent from this point of view. Looking forward to more videos! Take care.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks mate - appreciate the comment and advice. I’ll pin for others to see 👍

[@wildthinair]

Always send your loved one “what three words” before you go to sleep. I would never have been found in the highlands of Scotland wild camping if I had become unwell

[@Simsydav]

Very good tip! I'll start doing this

[@andrewrobertson6827]

Mountain Rescue advise against What 3 Words. Better to send OS 6 figure GR. OS Locate app uses GPS to let you know your exact location.

[@freeforester1717]

w3w beans.and.sausage 🫡

[@saxoncrow2500]

As a relatively new wild camper I can attest to everything said here (except the stinky part cos I smell of roses and butterflies). Couple of extra tips - 1) It can take some time to look for a pitch just don't be too fussy about it. 2) Don't be afraid to experiment with gear. I've got a couple of tents I've tried, a hammock and most recently a tarp and bivvy setup which I absolutely love and will be my go to from here on in. You just never know what you might prefer. 3) You will get frustrated setting up when you first start out. It is a learning curve and every you tube video you see with perfect set up has come with practice. So don't beat yourself up if you can't get that iron crisp tent or tarp set up. Thanks for the video - It will be useful for newbies.

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

Great advice, however I would suggest sleeping out in the garden to test your new kit, so you’re easily able to make adjustments (could I have done that better etc), also cook outside at the same time to establish familiarity with your kit. Secondly, invest in ear plugs for noise, (I found these work brilliantly). Thirdly, as we said in the Army “Remember the 7 Ps! Prior Planning & Preparation Prevent a Piss Poor Performance. 👍. Finally, just enjoy & embrace the experience.

[@RnRoriginals]

When i first started, i used to ram everything in my pack without thinking about it, then i'd have to pull everything out just to find one item of gear...so now i make sure i follow routines to avoid that stress. Every piece of gear has its own place so i know exactly where it is (also helps me to remember to pack it too, nothing worse than settimg up camp to find out youve forgotten tent poles...this happened once!!) Organisation and routine is my tip for an enjoyable wildcamp...and also a bottle of red wine (poured into a plastic bottle to save weight of course!!)

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yes I agree organisation isn’t key. I have most things in their allocated colour coded dry bag 😁I also made sure I got a side opening rucksack so I can get to anything I need with less hassle. Red wine is a great tip 👍

[@jeffmoore7543]

Cheap gear gets people out! Most of the youtubers out there have been doing this stuff for a long time and have built up their kits to what works for them. But most of us started out using cheap/heavy gear and then upgraded one piece at a time as we learn more and can afford better. I definitely couldn't afford to buy all the kit I have right now, but over 10+ years I've built up a vast gear closet with some expensive pieces. We all start at level 1!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

We do indeed. Also worth pointing out that it’s worth checking second hand stuff, some people sell kit on as they upgrade. I just tend to hoard it though 😂Thanks for watching Jeff 👍

[@PackBoots]

Some really great tips there Ben. My tip would be don’t take too much food. It’s so easily done. Been on many camps where I’ve lugged stuff around and then never touched it. 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Me too 😁 I always planned to start with too much then whittle it down, I just never have 🤦‍♂️Thanks for watching 👍

[@RyanKeane9]

This is so true. I have a cheeky big mac on the way, take some chocolate and a pasty. Saves cooking which means a Trangia is all I need👍🏻

[@chronicbionic5442]

I've wild camped for the past 30 years in 14 countries and the only real danger has been people, camp in a secure secluded place before dark and don't be tempted to have fires after dark,you'll be night blind by the light and are certain to attract unwanted visitors!

[@steveb1972]

All very valid points! I think the main thing for newbies is apprehension about being caught. Use a few camps in organised camp grounds to get rid of that fear and be able to relax and get used to your kit, cooking and camp chores. The Nearly Wild Camping Club or similar is good for this.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Agreed. Good tip! Thanks Steven 👍

[@beanboozled4589]

This! I want to start wild camping, open fire decent food on said fire (I raise rabbit meat) but I’m worried about getting caught tbh

[@maggi666]

@@beanboozled4589 This is a big fear thats holding us up too!

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@beanboozled4589 I am going to add myself to this list :) Only ever camped with permission before and not even on this continent. Not quite sure how I am going to cope with the apprehension when I set up my tent under a rock somewhere lol. Have you been yet? Any additional tips you can give to alleviate the anxiety?

[@1invag]

​​@@Karma-qt4ji life tip, don't worry about things you can't control or might never happen. Even if you did get caught what do you imagine would happen. Lol nothing to worry about that's for sure. Absolute wordt case scenario, police will turn up (won't happen unless your there multiple days, they have better crap to do) and ask you to leave. Trespassing isn't a criminal offence so can't be arrested, all they'll do is ask you to move on at the request of the land lord.

[@silentwitness247]

Yes, I agree with all those points. For me, I must travel light as every extra ounce is eventually converted into tiredness at best, pain at worst. Also I think my greatest fear was always being attacked by someone, which of course never happened. With a little care and consideration, you can find peace and quiet and safety in most places.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Agreed 👍

[@TimelordUK]

This is my fear. I'm more afraid of being discovered by teenagers looking for trouble than bumps in the night

[@thewise3551]

I love wild camping. Luckily for me the military taught me everything I needed to know and more.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I still use budget gear after 18 months of camping and refining my gear. As you said, the hillebergs are fine if you're going into extreme weather situations but the majority of campers specially when first starting out, won't be doing that sort of extreme camping for some time. Great tips buddy 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍

[@alisadventures5898]

Lol there's always one....me 😂 my first camp was 3/4 up Snowdon and wind like you can't imagine! My tent was held down with boulders and I could feel the wind get right underneath it. I survived, but I do now use that as a scale of if I should be doing something....is it as hard as that? No, then carry one, yes question your life choices!

[@wr1120]

1.Cheap gear is fine. You'll typically start camping when you are young and lack funds. Just ask for advise in the shop, those people are usually experienced. 2.Most people start during summer on a fixed site close to urban areas with supermarkets nearby. In that case a cheap tent and a cheap sleeping bag will do fine because it's hot weather and you don't need much insulation. In town you can get anything from a bottle of water to a hamburger with french fries so no point in investing much money in cooking gear. 3. Do use a piece of plastic to protect your tent from moist on the ground. That will cost you just a few bucks. 4. Get a good pair of walking shoes if you plan on hiking. This should be one of your priorities. 5. A piece of rope is always handy, especially for having wet stuff to dry.

[@Andyb2379]

Tip one ☝🏼 set up in the front room. Turn heating up to 21 degrees. Set dimmer switch on lights to slowly simulate sunset. Turn tv with David Attenborough telling you about U.K. wild life. Climb in tent with lights off. Get Mobile & ring for pizza. Eat pizza sleep, no repeat steps but in the back garden. After this move to a field then woods. You are now a seasoned camper.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Perfect 😁👍

[@annebeginn2034]

Sound advice Ben 👍. Just to let you know my daughter had tears in her eyes when I gave her the trekology pillow along with her other camp kit for her birthday. I played her the video of the announcement. Thanks again Ben xx

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Aw that’s awesome Anne - really good to hear 😊I hope she enjoys it and gets some good use out of it 👍

[@StonecatWales]

The point about expensive gear and cheaper gear is very valid. My concern is the damage being done to newbies who doing their research are given the impression that you simply can't really wild camp without stacking up thousands of pounds worth of equipment. Expensive gear is fine especially if supported by great reviews but when plugging gear (especially if sponsored), beginners are often furthest from the mind. The stink bit is very true. I can't walk a mile with a rucksack without my back being in a muck sweat even in winter. It doesn't bother me, but it might bother others. I too rarely sleep well on inflatable mats and I avoid being too near running water as that interupts my sleep whereas others will sleep well because of it. Wind disrupts sleep and as I approach 60 years of age, I use a proper pillow. For me personally, inflatable pillows are useless. Being the hunting, shooting, fishing type, I spent many, many nights out fishing by myself over the years as a teenager. I've heard and seen most animals out at night going about their business, so I'm never disturbed by noises outside the tent. Wherever I camp, I choose my spots in expectation of not seeing another soul if I'm camping alone. I've never been moved on by landowners in 45 years of wild camping. Like the gear issue, KZbin has many vids which give the impression there is a rabid landowner under every bush waiting to pounce on an unsuspecting camper. Most peeps are moved on because they may as well have a neon light flashing on their heads. Unfortunately vids about this, do nothing but create fear in those contemplating taking up wild camping. Good vid highlighting important points :)

[@DaleyOutdoors]

All valid points, I can see how people new to wild camping could easily be put off - you just have to look at all the recent ‘I got moved on’ videos. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😊👍

[@salan3]

One tip I would say is put your gear up in your garden and sleep overnight in it. Then go to a camp site then wild camp. You will know by then if it's for you or not.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yeah I agree. It’s a good test before you go out 👍

[@ChrisCockers]

You my friend is spot on with this video... You have just settled all my newbie thoughts, next time I'm out I will be much more relaxed after this viewing.. A Big Thanks to you Sir..!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching! Ben

[@bosiex]

Very useful video! Im just starting out wild camping so Im glad this popped up. Thank you. Subscribed

[@DaleyOutdoors]

No problem! Glad it was useful 😊Thanks Neil 👍

[@outdooradventure4590]

Great tips... totally agree with you on that you don't need all the high end gear to go wild camping, I'm noticing a lot more KZbin channels started out with budget to mid gear, and now all you see them review or use is high end gear. 👍👍👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yeah I think people upgrade as they get more into it, which is fair enough. I'll be staying firmly at the budget end because I'm a tight git 😂

[@gerardjones7881]

nice to see a video that doesn't talk endlessly about the latest "kit" . My igloo tent is 30 years old as is the rest of my equipment, I don't know who made it and don't care, it was cheap and it still works.

[@alexham3505]

Haven't wild camped yet will do soon fingers crossed 🤞 absolutely loving your vids Ben great tips keep up the good work mate cheers

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers Alex! Good luck with your first adventure - you’ll love it! 👍

[@andrease2320]

tip one check for the win if you near water in the summer there is no air movement you find that the fly come to bite you even in the early hours of daylight all way stop before pitch a tent look around to meke sure there is no trap to stop air movement in summer

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Good tip - I got attacked by flies yesterday as there was no wind 😁

[@andrease2320]

@@DaleyOutdoors top 3 is to pack plastic bag water holder with water can on the head because if you have tree you can get cold shower from stream using the water carry. If there is no we’re to swim. To keep clean

[@rovers4lyfe]

Fantastic video I’m slowly working through your videos as I’m new to wild camping

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers mate 👍

[@bushcraftoz2]

Great Video. Like your comment on technology. The purpose is your enjoyment! Also a big fan of cheap kit.

[@benhikescamps]

Good honest tips there Ben. So glad you said about the sleep issue!!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Ben 😊👍

[@nickchurchman6536]

Great tips Ben - I would also add “be very critical about what you take with you - it all adds weight to your pack - so think whether you need it - and if in doubt - leave it behind”

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yes true. It took me a loooooong time to whittle things down. I was at 17kg on my first camp 😁

[@mrlupus]

Totally agree with the cheap gear, once left my expensive cook kit at home (doh!) .So picked up an oex set for next to nothing on my way, been using the cheaper set ever since . . .its great 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I do love cheap gear 😊 just have to avoid the dodgy stuff and there’s some great bargains out there 👍

[@terrypatterson1481]

I hear people banging on about spending vast sums of money on expensive Brand Makes when cheaper versions are available and just as good. I've had some brilliant camps in cheap gear. If you want to spend money on expensive gear you can do it by buying it bit by bit. Don't feel intimidated to go out and buy expensive equipment. With some its like a status symbol having the top name brands- To people like me it is a matter of budget. I buy what is practical and does the job.

[@craoutdoors6827]

Another great video. 8k views in just over a week just shows how your channel has grown so quickly. Keep it going great stuff.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

It’s crazy what people will watch these days isn’t it? 😂 thanks for the support I really appreciate it 👍

[@suneelgaur5246]

Here's a tip...In the summer months, when the sun rises very early, try pulling a beanie hat down over you eyes to block out the light ..stops you waking up ridiculously early

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I just pull my quilt over my head 😂

[@Anthony-sl6gt]

the outdoors! Brilliant! 👍

[@matty741]

You just got a new sub mate. Very real with this. I've been wild camping for years partly because I'm in the army and I have no choice sometimes. The way I get through waking up and getting things done might work for some and it's just to move your body get your stuff away fast and efficiently. There's alot that can't do this and will use your method but I can't sit and wait most of the time.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Marty 👍

[@sarahsue42]

Nice video thanks I'd second your vote for cheap gear but it's finding the kit that works and you love more than cost that matters,I love a waterproof poncho from the pound shop! I'm a natural lark so early starts/packing down are not the problem.. it's staying awake past about 11!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Sarah, I’m the same I wake up around 5-5:30 but I’m falling asleep before 10 😁

[@lenduckworth99]

Amen to #2. I try and get everything into it's little sacks before getting out. You can be pretty much packed but he time you get out but still a pain.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yes me too, it requires some Olympic level gymnastics to pack stuff inside my one man tent though 😁

[@terrypatterson1481]

I found when I reaching camp after a long trek setting up camp I was feeling tired - don't feel guilty for going in the tent and taking a nap- it will also help you get accustomed to sleeping outdoors.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Good tip - thanks Terry! 👍

[@iangpark]

Excellent video, all of which is true. I've camped/stayed in bothies about 15 times and have only had one good night's sleep (which was on a massive foam mattress at a bothy).

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Ian 👍I haven’t tried a bothy yet but hope to soon 😊

[@shakeynige]

Here's a top tip, go to any NHS walk in centre and ask for a urine sample jar, they're very handy for carrying things like matches ect and you can wrap duct tape around it for storage, slightly bulkier than a lighter

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Nice one 😊👍

[@phil.clarke]

Agreed; use whatever technology you want to help on the walk, camp, entertainment, etc. #EmbraceIT!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Indeed 👍Thanks for watching as always Phil 😊

[@grepogrepo967]

Great video, as someone who is 2 wild camps in the tips and suggestions are invaluable, including some of the comments 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful 👍

[@astangayogalondon7088]

The one thing I'd spend money on is a good insulated sleeping pad, (buy nice or buy twice), helps with the sleeping too. To pack quickly, bring less. The quicker you jump out of bed the quicker you warm up. You forgot to mention the pesky insects, if you bivy bring a head net and cap. Re smelly campers, streams and soap, merino wool. Enjoy wild camping how ever you do it

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yeah I always try and invest in bag/quilt and sleep mat. Insects is a good one. There weren’t any around when I filmed this so I forgot 😁

[@darrenburrows-taurus]

Good video Buddy - there's loads people don't talk about so spot on! I've been wild camping for quite a few years and never had an issue getting off to sleep (a few beers/red wines help!) but I do tend to wake a fair bit in the night once the owls start! You're right about kit although as you say, you do get what you pay for when it comes to weight/quality etc - people need to remember, you can always upgrade & sell your old kit on eBay or Marketplace 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers Darren, yes you can and should definitely sell old kit as you upgrade. Worth looking around before buying new as well. I really need to start selling some kit off soon 😁

[@danielquill]

I put on a podcast I enjoy and I often fall asleep to that. Usually have a great sleep as I have a big lie in. The only exception is if I'm too cold, when I have to get up early to get moving and get warm again.

[@Rlea67]

Enjoyed this vid, I plan to do some wild camping next year, subscribed 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Rob! Let me know how you get on or if you need any help at all 👍

[@Rlea67]

@@DaleyOutdoors cheers only just recently taken up walking again so going to wait till spring/summer for a wild camp and ease myself in during decent weather 👍🙂

[@beardedbikepacker]

Good advice!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks mate 👍

[@anfieldrd1892]

Nice one mate a lot of good sense spoken much appreciated stay safe

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers matey 👍

[@Geoffrey454]

I generally sleep better when I'm camping but I live in a house of chaos and have a really cheap mattress so that makes sense for me! Good idea to check animal sounds before going out if you're unfamiliar with wildlife in an area.

[@westcountrywildcamping9556]

Another great and informative video 👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks 😊👍

[@hikerdoc6771]

I like your no-nonsense approach and presentation skills 👍. It's no wonder you've so many followers in a short time. I've subscribed. Regards hammock wild camping (see comments below), the only LDW I have done that would have been difficult to sling a hammock was the 156-miler Hebridean Way. It's very exposed and very few trees. I used my Hilleberg AKTO, which was good against the strong winds up there. Otherwise I have camped deep in private woodland with my hammock and never yet been found. It offers more shelter than being exposed (visually and also from the elements) wild camping in a tent in Open Access areas (usually above the treeline). It also overcomes the problems of wet, boggy, uneven and sloping ground. The disadvantage is that you can't use a conventional campsite as, so far, I haven't come across one that caters for hammocks. I have found anyway that they are too noisy for me. I prefer the peace and quiet of wildcamping in woodland. If I need a shower then I'll check into a hostel or B&B. My hikes are usually 10-14 days, doing Dales Way, West Highland Way, Pennine Way, Hebridean Way, Wainwright C2C, Hadrian's Wall C2C etc. I wildcamp and therefore stay outside continually. On all of these a hammock could be used except for the Hebridean Way. I'm about to do the Southern Uplands Way, 212-miler wildcamping all the way with my hammock, staying outdoors continually. I leave no trace and so I believe this is the true hiking experience. Check out my HIKERDOC Nidderdale Way series to learn about what is possible with a hammock walking through heavily patrolled (by gamekeepers) private woodland in the heart of the English countryside. No- one ever knew I was there, but I respected their/our beautiful countryside and left no trace. I would, of course, move on if asked. ATB. Neil.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers Neil, I’ll check it out 👍

[@garethwiseman94]

enjoyed that and subscribed will have a look at your other videos, all points made definitely valid and I agree. Other points I have noticed are you get addicted to buying kit (most of which you don't need!), packing your kit also becomes obsessive and when you get back from trip you spend ages sorting it out so you know its ready for next time

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers Gareth! I don’t know what you mean though, of course we NEED all the kit 😂 if you’re as obsessed with packing and unpacking as I am you’ll enjoy my previous video too 👍

[@chimchar.walking]

Yes!! If in doubt use technology, if you want to use it then use it, if not then don’t criticise others for it, each to their own

[@lew9223]

Great video with some good info, keep up the good work sir.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers Lew! Will do 😊👍

[@pnyarrow]

Great information - thanks for sharing. Saty safe. ATB. Nigel

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Nigel - you too mate 👍

[@rossbovill4548]

Having a bit of experience wild camping and generally walking trips, take a couple of cable ties. Very handy for a multitude of things and for emergencies I.e sole coming off your shoe lol. Also handy if a tent pole etc brakes.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Nice one Ross, never thought of taking those! 👍

[@JackalOutdoors]

Great video and very useful to a newbe like me. Thank you.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@MrStevem121]

Nice tips dude especially number 1. Sets the expectation. I've never done it and would no doubt be spooked / uncomfortable but gives a good heads up

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers mate. Thanks for watching 👍

[@andyg4082]

Good tips there👍 I always take my tecsun pl-360 hand Radio just for a bit a company. 👍👍👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Good tip! 👍

[@khemikora]

With regard to cheap gear is okay. My take on it is 'you get what you pay for'. Cheap is usually cheap for a reason.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Hi Steve, in terms of quality yeah I agree, the point was more about cheaper gear being ok for most beginner camps - so you don’t need an expensive tent to go for a one nighter low down in the Peak District etc.

[@suneelgaur5246]

Some sage and useful advice👌

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Suneel 😊👍

[@WildNHairy]

My advice would be, "dont carry too much". When starting out its easy to get over anxious about all the 'what ifs'!. Its great to be prepared, but just remember youve got to carry it! Secondly. Battery powered torches and spare batteries win out over rechargables every time. If your rechargeable battery dies unexpectedly (and they can) youre lost. However, with battery powered devices its a quick swap and you're away again!

[@boyzinthewood1]

Some sound tips in this one fella. Great for any first timer. New subscriber for you.

[@iangray5742]

Bird net, I use and like. I find that it is always worth a lie down on the ground before you commit to the tent going up. And strike the balance of distance to a burn/ stream for convenience but not too noisy to prevent sleep. A buff to block out the sunrise at 3-4 am is a good call.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Good tip - cheers Ian! 👍

[@Rekmeyata]

The first time I slept in the wild I slept better than I do at home! I actually found a few things at Walmart? yup! And they work great, like my Ozark Trail stainless steel mess kit for $7; I did have to alter the mess kit because the larger pan came with a lid, but no holding knob, so I drilled a hole into it and use the knob from the smaller pan and put it on the larger lid, the smaller pan and lid stay home as does the plastic cup, so that also makes the mess kit lighter. Some people cook in plastic bags, but from my research all plastic bags when heated will leach petro chemicals into the food to some degree.

[@SetForAdventures]

truth in your words! 😂 just stumbled on your channel super stuff subscribed straight away 🏔

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks mate 👍

[@davidclegg1655]

All stuff makes sense Ben especially looking at a view for 3 hrs can get boring 😁but i have to add get stuff ready the night before for the morning like drink, food and clothing you be amazed what you can do without getting out of your sleeping bag when it's cold

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Great tip 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to share David 😊

[@doodoodum10]

Well said.

[@jonnytentpeg]

Alright pal a lot of people say that about the not sleeping part of wild camping my mates the same me on the other hand I sleep like a baby I think 11am get up is my record at the moment and the best nights sleep ever including in my own bed was on the top of snockrigg fell in the lakes it's the tranquillity of being out in nature that does it for me not had a bad night's sleep yet keep up the good work pal atb 😀👍

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Cheers Jonny - I think you’re in the minority there with the sleep, I’m getting to the point where I can get a decent sleep but it took me a while 👍

[@flalingbashers2957]

After 8 cans you’d sleep lol

[@philferguson7469]

very true … on me 4th only anther 4 to go…

[@DaleyOutdoors]

3 and I'm gone 😂

[@shakeynige]

Damn i just said the same thing b4 checking the comments

[@ryszmansoundvision6572]

And then wake up 2 hours later desperately needing to pee!

[@StuartsOutdoorAdventures]

i am new to this type comfy of wild camping, thanks for the tips, the bonus for me is i am ex forces and could sleep up a tree in a storm.

[@kevinmcguire6774]

A really good video about, as you mentioned, things that are rarely covered. Excellent REALITY CHECK!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Kevin, just a few things I didn’t see or hear covered much when I was getting started 😊👍

[@goingwildagain]

Good tips fella I managed to get a few camps under my belt reaching my 60s . Also car camping the outdoors draw me

[@petersmithm9]

I always use ear plugs when camping. Helps reduce those "What was that?" moments.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I’d be too scared of missing something 😂 Thanks for watching Peter 👍

[@wisenber]

If you've done enough long day hikes ahead of your first overnight trip, you should already have a good idea of how the smell goes. I generally keep a fresh set of clothing and some loose fitting shoes in my vehicle for the trip home. Sleeping in your back garden a time or two prior to your first outing can also help acclimate to sleeping outside. I generally hike until near dark prior to setting camp and having dinner. By the time I'm finished with that, I'm too tired to want to watch a movie or read an ebook. As far as cold mornings go, I find the sooner I get hiking, the sooner I'll be warm. Dragging it out just makes for a later start. As far as cheap gear goes, I've had good luck with inexpensive tarps and cookware. Titanium is nice, but a $3 grease pot will last for years. Cheap nylon hiking pants seem to last as long as expensive nylon hiking pants. Getting footwear that works isn't your place to save money. However, I tend to go with something light that will last 500 miles over a heavy tank of a boot that will last for years. Replacing shoes is cheaper than seeing your foot doctor.

[@freeforester1717]

Hey Ben, next spoof vid be sure to leave a crisp packet or Sausage ‘n beans tin where your tent was pitched - #leavenotracefail lol! S&B🫡

[@ulrikezachmann7596]

Good level headed advice. Quite a few people watch these hiking and camping videos and think they can go and be adventure man/woman go shopping and buy all the latest and end up having to be rescued or worse. There is a reason people now live in houses. It only takes a bit of wild rough country living to give people a rude shock. And yes you don’t need all the latest groovey gear to get out and about but the only requirement is to be sensible, keep dry, your bum warm have some fun and stay safe. Oh and don’t forget to shut the farm gates or gates on private property you are moving through. A problem in my own country more than Europe.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Ulrike! 👍

[@neilstemp7137]

I took too much food not enough water on my first wild camp on Dartmoor Iam really happy with my nature hike cloud peak 2 it’s roomy easy to put up and a great price and kept me dry and no problem in the winds I encountered ps I needed 3 extra pegs

[@BikepackingAdventures]

"You Stink"... can't say I would agree with that one. I guess it boils down to how you layer up and how much effort you exert during the day and we'll perspire differently! Definitely agree with your first observation. On my very first bivvy I heard deers barking at me like 2am in some woods, at the time I thought it was dogs being let out to do their business from a nearby farm, they don't have shit you up! Suffice to say I did eventually fall asleep, but hardly unbroken. As for the horrible packing away, yeah been there in the rain packing away gear on to my bike, but honestly if its not raining, just cold, I find the best idea is to go for a brisk wall, jog on the spot, do some star jumps, anything to get your heart pumping works wonders first thing in the morning, then eat and make a brew, and whilst that is happening get your stuff packed away. Then perhaps walk some more!

[@BackpackingUK]

Great video mate! So true, although I do take a towel and anti-perspiration to keep hygiene levels ok 😁 I also take earplugs for the strange noises 😂

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I did think about earplugs but I think if there are noises I’d rather hear them than have someone sneaking up on me 😂 I take a travel deodorant but don’t usually bother with it for a one nighter #staysmellyandshowerinthemorning 😁👍

[@beetlejuice838]

There are some good 48 hour deodorants now

[@shaunwilson6396]

Great Honest tips Daley :-)

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks Shaun! 👍

[@MrMiyagi1932]

The tip about cheap gear being okay is brilliant. When I started I bought cheap everything and only upgraded when I needed it.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

I think it’s a great way to start, it makes you appreciate the better kit too! 👍

[@Korps412]

Specially in the middle of a night miles fr nearest shop when You realise You bough cheap sh*t that won't las next day

[@darylg]

Top tip for those on a budget go to ragetta/trespass/mountain warehouse brick and mortar shop in November December time and their tents tend to be reduced by alot I got mine for 70 reduced from 220

[@andymcphie3008]

I do wild camp at home around Edinburgh and Scotland I also day camp down south (oh I love megabus) . I enjoy napping at the beautiful gardens and beaches of the South of England during the day and also check out the beautiful English architecture in the evening. I'm sure all wild activities will be banned sooner rather than later so this is go time. (Too much like Fun) Tip 1 you're vulnerable to thieves when you're tired so don't take valuables or hide them well. Tip 2 Put velcro next to your tent zip so you can get out for a pee quickly.

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

I can certainly relate to some of those Ben. Packing away, in particular trying to stuff that ExPed sleep mat into the stuff sack is a right old pain in the you know what. Must be an even bigger pain if it’s pissing it down and you need to do it in the confines of the tent 🤬

[@DaleyOutdoors]

It’s one of the reasons I try and take a two man tent if it’s forecast rain - gives me space to pack up in the morning 👍

[@noseybirdadventures5880]

@@DaleyOutdoors there’s another good tip right there

[@steveoutdoors6522]

I all ways get good nights sleep when am out have trouble getting up am just back miss the sunrise on Dartmoor both days

[@DaleyOutdoors]

It sounds like people either struggle to sleep at all or have the best nights sleep ever - nobody in between 😁Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@ChrisJB]

A nice idea for a vid' and I agree wholeheartedly with all of those! If I was to add another, it would be that spectacular sunsets/sunrises and temperature inversions aren't commonplace...🙄. Best wishes, Chris

[@DaleyOutdoors]

That’s a good one Chris! It’s easy to think every camp has life-changing views when you watch KZbin 😁Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@lazzymclandrover4447]

I recognise that path... that's up near the ancient burial ground at Minninglow! I love that place.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Sure is. It’s awesome around there 👍

[@lazzymclandrover4447]

@@DaleyOutdoors have you been up into the mound itself..? Fascinating place...

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@lazzymclandrover4447 yep. I’ve been all over that area 🤓

[@lazzymclandrover4447]

Part of me thinks it would be an awesome wild camp spot, but another part of me thinks it would be both creepy and disrespectful at the same time... so I'll skip that one.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@lazzymclandrover4447 yes I’m the same. I’ve avoided it out of respect (not that I’d be scared lol)

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

Wish I saw this.type.of video 3 years ago..you are going to help a lot.ofnew wildcampers. I started at paid wildcampsites to build up my confidence and knowledge. And hours of researching what is the best kit. I still have the same mora knife for battening kindling . And have looked at the expensive full tang bushcraft knives and still am happy with the Mora knifw which I look after . I have made tent pegs with it. cut cordage and my go.to knife. And have had many camps where it is my essential kit along with my bachon laplander saw..over the years I upgraded to a agawa boreal saw . upgraded to other tents.lanshan 2 and cloud peak 2 but my first tents were the banshee 200 and 300 and they are still my winter tents and they still going on strong. I had the ultralight vango sleeping bag 200 and 300 for years. new I have the snugpak tactical 3 which finally and wanted to test it over the winter months but due to lock down I couldn't that bit in the field. before I lined the vango ultralight sleeping bag with an emergency blanket and an emergency blanket on top of the klymit static very to increase the insulation. with the thermerest zlite underneath all inside a dpm gortex bivvi bag and I was toasty. slowly upgrading my kit over the years as it is a hobby. making videos on my phone . And enjoying the outdoors. with the help from watching you tubers who have tips and tricks . I always have a brew in the tent watching stand up comedy . then do a few camp chores or do filming on a certain task in hope I can pass some knowledge on or just a vlog. which is a therapy whole out in nature. anyways rant over..thank for the video and It is so nice to see someone who has passed knowledge on and being humble about it . take care buddy.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate and taking the time to comment. I agree it’s best to build up and upgrade your kit over time. The Mora knives are awesome, especially for the money! 😊👍

[@julienolan5022]

Used to camp years ago on camp sites now middle aged female who would love to start wild camping need to get some confidence, where are the paid wildcamps?

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

@@julienolan5022 Satori campsite is one . which is from nearly wildcamping. which I pay £25 a year . check them out . . evergreen woodland campsite in East Grinstead. pool bridge campsite next to a river in exmoor. wilds man campsite in brecon beacons. Had to look through you the videos and Google to find them. took a few paid wildcampsites to enhance my confidence and hiking which I did circular hikes from the campsites .

[@julienolan5022]

@@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216 Thanks, I'll look into that sounds good.

[@ericthompson3729]

It’s your trip do what makes you happy

[@flyingaroundcountrycountry4550]

100% agreement with last point. I have 2 tents: one cheaper for 2 for long hike I bought as first and in a way is better than my 2nd one 6 times more expensive which is just for weekend hike. And I bought 2nd only because for 1 night I don't want carry too heavy backpack, and it's nearly 3 times lighter. When I was buying for first hike I was balancing price, quality, weight. And I didn't have any problem with it.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Peter 😊👍

[@20807shane]

Great points! Get the best gear you can afford . But most importantly is don’t over think it, just do it, the rest will come to ya.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Agreed 👍Thanks for watching Shane 😊

[@grahamcoutts9240]

Nice one ur bang on with what you said, i have cheap gear that ive had for yrs AND i use my phone and i stink lol keep the videos up mate.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Haha glad it’s not just me that stinks 😁Thanks for watching Graham 👍

[@meme-mx4eq]

A Guide to Wild Camping in Scotland Wild camping Skye Fairy Pools As part of Scotland's access legislation, the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, you are allowed to camp on most unenclosed land. However, due to overuse, areas of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is subject to wild camping byelaws. This means that camping is only permitted within campsites or with a camping permit. Be a Responsible Camper Getting away from cities and civilisation to spend some quality time on your own or with a few others often makes for a great holiday in Scotland. However, it is essential to be responsible and considerate of your surrounding in doing so. Make sure you read up on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code before you go, and make yourself aware of the dos and don'ts of wild camping in Scotland. Guidance on Lighting Fires Lighting a fire is a good source of heat and way to cook food when wild camping, but there are ways to do this that ensure safety for you and the surrounding landscapes. Where possible, use a stove rather than an open fire If you light a fire, keep it small, controlled and supervised Never light an open fire during prolonged dry periods or in areas such as forests, woods, farmland, or on peaty ground Make sure the fire has been properly extinguished and remove all traces of an open fire before you leave the area Wild Camping Top Tips to Remember Leave camp as you found it Avoid digging or removing vegetation and boulders; choose a flat, dry area to pitch your tent Ask nearby residents if you wish to camp near houses Wild camping access rules do not apply to motorised vehicles. Learn more about parking in the outdoors and read our guidelines for camping and caravanning Avoid sites that are at risk of overuse Take care with toilet hygiene. Use public toilets where possible Don't forget... Across the length and breadth of Scotland there are some really fantastic camping parks in stunning locations, from beachside crofts to wooded areas lined with ancient pines. By pitching up at a proper campsite, it means that our natural environments and their often fragile ecosystems remain intact. As we like to say, considerate campers are happy campers! Top tip Wild camping is legal in Scotland but there are guidelines that all campers should follow. It really is quite a simple formula: respecting the countryside + being safe = happy wild camping!

[@yonderoutdoorsuk]

Some good tips. Learned so many lessons but perhaps the most important for me would be calculate the risks and don't be stupid especially for solo camping. One slip in parts of the Peak District when there's no signal and you could land yourself in a whole lot of bother.

[@nottinghamboy9409]

Where do all campers park their car??? Nobody talks about that. Car parks won’t allow overnight parking and the town is usually 5 miles away so where do you park and is it safe?

[@DaleyOutdoors]

You park 5+ miles away and walk 😉 it is hard to find spaces to park, and always a worry when coming back to the car in the morning! 😬

[@davidclegg1655]

Hi Ben great post as usual I don't if you've ever done the following post for wild camping weighing your kit individually because I can only get my kit down to 14kg would like to know where I'm going wrong with out buy expensive kit Thanks for reading

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Have you seen my previous video? I show how I pack my bag and everything I put in it 👍

[@davidclegg1655]

Yes I did watch it but what weight do you normally carry on a one night wild camp Ben

[@DaleyOutdoors]

@@davidclegg1655 usually around 11kg including 2 litres of water

[@grumpy-dad3701]

I've got movies downloaded for my first wild camping this coming June. If I need them they are there. If I don't I don't.

[@giorgioumberto]

No one ever talks about going to the bog. I mean no one ever shoes digging implements, toilet paper etc in their kit. Unsavoury - I know, but an essential part of wild camping. Could be a great idea for a video!

[@DaleyOutdoors]

You might be interested in this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4qrkH1taad5mpI

[@FENCYCLIST]

The first time I wild camped this year I found I slept better than in my bed, I don't know if it was because I could get away from the stress of work, only thing that woke me up on the first night was 2 F35 Lightnings taking off sometime between 11.30 and midnight, never realised I was so close to RAF Marham

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Yes that would definitely wake me up - I bet they’re not subtle 😁

[@FENCYCLIST]

@@DaleyOutdoors loudest military aircraft I've heard on take off, the harrier jump jets sounded like they had silencers on compared to the f35, even the Warthog wasn't anywhere near as loud

[@MHarenArt]

I've seen a couple of campers who don't wrap up their paracord at the end and just stuff it into the bag, to then have a rats nest to go through each and every time they set up. If you can't do it at the campsite because of weather or time constraints to get home, you should do it when you get home.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

If there’s one area you should be prepared to spend money on it’s your footwear. Nothing will *^#% up a camping trip faster than painful feet caused by Ill-fitting boots or crap socks. The next problem is people carrying too much gear. I tried compression sacks when they first became a thing back in the late 80’s/early 90’s but eventually gave up on them. It’s like trying to pack your rucksack with rugby balls - you can’t make use of the spaces between each dense compression sack, or it allows you to pack too much extra kit in the space you save (see my second point ^). Better to use slightly larger stuff sacks or even good bin liners so you can push stuff down into the bag.

[@DaleyOutdoors]

Totally agree. I always try and spend a bit more in decent footwear and a comfortable rucksack 👍

[@scrum5atk1]

I agree to a point about cheap gear, if you buy decent gear then decide you dont like it, you can sell it on and get a better return than cheap stuff, If you watch a few videos on here you can decide on gear you want and buy 2nd hand, and still get a better return than cheap gear, I would rather buy decent 2nd hand stuff than new cheap, At the end of the day cheap stuff will get binned if you dont enjoy it because who will buy 2nd hand cheap stuff