A Rainy Night in the Tent | Brecon Beacons Wild Camping

Hello, Folks,
Due to some bad weather that was forecast, I changed my plans to wild camp on a summit and decided to camp on lower ground. I found myself a wooded area where I set up my tent and tarp ready for a night of heavy rain - a fantastic location with views of Pen y Fan in the background.
Thank you for stopping by,
Ryan.
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Kit Description:
Sleeping System & Tent/Tarp:
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Vango Cobra 600 sleeping bag: www.vango.co.u...
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Cooking System & Equipment:
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CNOC Water Container: ultralightoutd....
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Cameras:
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[@MaryShepherd-l1l]

Thank you Ryan for your beautiful video and how you treat your ‘footprint’ - I just watched a video of a bothy you stayed at and had a horrible nasty experience of what previous hikers left 💩 . You made a special effort to leave the bothy far FAR better then you found it . Thank you for your enjoyable outdoor hiking video. Mary Shepherd , Dundas, Ontario 🇨🇦

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello, Mary. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Thank you for watching and greetings from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ATB, Ryan.

[@andrewedwards67]

Loving your vids Ryan, great your promoting a tidy countryside drives me nuts seeing how so many "wild campers" leave the campsite.

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Andrew, I didn't expect to see you on here, hope you're well. Glad you're enjoying the vids, thanks for tuning in, mate!

[@growoldoutdoors1335]

Another great video, move over "other wildcamping channels" we now have a genuine, authentic wildcamping trip to watch again. This channel will grow and grow, it's what we experience and enjoy to watch. Thanks Wild About Wales.

[@skookumjack]

I'll second that!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks so much, buddy! I'm quite taken aback with these comments, it's great to get such positive feedback when I'm just starting out on here. Diolch yn fawr!

[@jeremymanning2132]

So nice to see a real wild camper on youtube making good decisions and showing consideration for the area. Too many tubers going up mountains in stormy or freezing conditions just to look hardcore in their videos, instead they look like clowns. Hats off from a fellow Welsh wild camper. 👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Jeremy, I really appreciate that comment. Yes, I've been caught out many a time on top of the mountains and it's not much fun when you end up in the thick of it. If you camp out enough, you're going to get that experience sooner or later anyway, so no need to go chasing it. Happy camping, mate!

[@jeremymanning2132]

@@wildaboutwales Exactly my point, it happens without doing it on purpose. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

@@jeremymanning2132 I will try my best! Thanks again 👍🏼

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Nothing like that sound , have a great day

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Dave! You too!

[@skookumjack]

What a pleasure to see a civilised man embibing from a proper glass to enjoy the whisky. So often, i see 'youtubers' drinking a spirit from something plastic. Heretics! Another great video Ryan.....

[@wildaboutwales]

After all of those years maturing in a barrel, a glass is the only way to enjoy it...for me anyway! Thanks very much, mate!

[@overthehillwildcamper]

Another great video Ryan really enjoyed it, your drone pilot skills must have improved, you didn’t need to take the ladder.

[@wildaboutwales]

I wouldn't have fancied carrying them on this camp, Dave, that's for sure! Thank you, mate, much appreciated.

[@thomasdilworth7691]

Toby must be one of the most chilled and well behaved dogs I've seen! I got 2 Patterdales, Nut and Bolt, took them out with me once up to Tonalagee mountain in Wicklow, Ireland, and they caused me,no end of grief! All night long they either barked, growled or went off wandering, Lol!! Another enjoyable video, mate, keep em comming! Cheers

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! Yes, he's a top dog and a great companion for the outdoors, we're lucky to have him.

[@richardhobson5995]

That's what patts do, bloody terrorists!

[@alanvaughan4143]

Another good vid with stunning views ..why go abroad with that on our doorstep ..Toby as chilled as ever 😆👍

[@neilhunt7452]

Another superb video. Not long found your channel and the wife and I enjoy watching your trips. Thanks.

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Neil, thanks mate! Glad you're both enjoying and welcome to the channel. ATB, Ryan.

[@AintBigAintClever]

Check you out with your drone shots, Ry :D

[@wildaboutwales]

Getting better, mate. I crashed it 60ft into a tree in the previous video.

[@mally125]

Luckily I know exactly where you are so I just had a quick look and it says it was drained in 2016 for work on the Listed Building. And I checked the price on the Talisker 35 yr old, maybe one day if I win the Lotto I will get to taste it. Like yourself I have a vacuum sealer which I've been using for a few years, absolute must have around the kitchen. Also I use it for Wood chip pellets ( KItty Litter) that I seal with 2 Cotton wool/Vaseline Fire starters in each bag. I use them with my Wood gasifier stove. So many uses for these sealers, and my local Lidls in Porth sell the sealer rolls now and again for next to nothing. Great camp by the way, all the best Mally.

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, that's what someone commented on my IG earlier, around 2016...nice one, mate. He even posted some cracking photos of it when it was full. I thought it was much longer ago than that, but that's my bad memory. Yes, it's a little bit on the steep side isn't it, definitely a rich man's whisky. That's a good shout with the bags in Lidls. Thanks for watching, mate! 👍🏼

[@carlalappin7170]

Hi mate .. count me in any1 that props looks after his dogo n brings them nice scram as well instead of a bowl of kibble is a good geezer!! had him all tucked in as well 👍 .. anyhoo good vid I enjoyed.. I love a rainy camp .. 🩵

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello, mate, got to look after the boy, he's out with me everywhere I go. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I agree that a fine campfire on a cold and rainy night calls for a wee dram or so of good whiskey. I have heard however that those fancy-flavored beers make fellas piss sideways. I'll stay with traditional craft brews.

[@Bennybushcraft]

Hey new subscriber here..awesome video mate will look forward to the next one .take care buddy😊

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! Just subbed, will check out your channel 👍🏼

[@Bennybushcraft]

@@wildaboutwales cheers mate i appreciate that hope you enjoy buddy i try have a bit of a laugh too lol..take care mate

[@wildaboutwales]

@@Bennybushcraft will do, thanks pal.

[@Johnnygee10]

Cracking video again 👍. lovely locations but to busy for me with fire scars and other peoples rubbish 🤨. But well done for taking other peoples crap out with you 👍Look forward to the next one. ATB 😉

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! Yes, it's fire pits galore in the other woods, shame people can't clean their shit up after them. I do love the location though, it's a beautiful spot.

[@spikedickey5703]

That wasn’t beer you were drinking, it’s liquid dessert!! Greetings from NZ

[@wildaboutwales]

Great to see a New Zealander here! Thanks, and greetings from Wales!

[@garphykeks]

Nicely done.... Superb cinematography pal😎👌 I took our lass up Pen y Fan a while back.. Very misty with no views, even at the Storey Arms!. (And after all that chat from me over the years) Visited Penderyn distillery afterwards #outstanding whisky🥃

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much, mate! 👍🏼 Yes, it can be hit and miss on that summit, you never know what you're going to get. I enjoyed a nice glass of Penderyn last night 👌🏼

[@lonederanger2603]

​@@wildaboutwales the portwood finish Penderyn is a little banger. Great content btw 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

@@lonederanger2603 thank you. Yes, it's a nice tipple.

[@michaelhess7414]

A great one! I love Wales! Cheers!

[@wildaboutwales]

Diolch yn Fawr! Thanks for watching.

[@SummitSelfieSeeker]

A fellow Welshman after my own heart. So glad I've found your channel

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! Welcome aboard.

[@2pegsshort]

Lovely spot up there, last time I stayed on the island it was like a mine field of wild horse crap. Great video Ry, look forward to seeing more 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Nice one, mate...thanks! I had exactly the same problem on this camp, they'd totally bombed the place with it!

[@tomconway8881]

Enjoyable Video. Thanks

[@wildaboutwales]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

[@execbum1]

I've never seen anyone else tie bows in the way I do, so today is a 40 year first for me. Ahhhh it's the little things! Nice video and cute pup.

[@wildaboutwales]

Ha ha, my missus always says I tie my shoe laces like a six year old, glad I'm not alone. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@Dcreedondecorator]

Another awesome video buddy! Love them FairPlay.not much of a whiskey man myself but was luck enough to have worked on a shop refit lately and was luckily enough to be given a bottle of the talisker Skye not sure if it was certain year etc but for sure very strong and flavoursome to say the least! Look forward to yours and tobys next adventure buddy!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks again, mate! Glad you're enjoying the vids. Talisker Skye is a nice drop, they don't disclose the age on that one so no one really knows. I haven't had a bottle of that in a while, may have to pick one up soon.

[@melonadegg]

By far my fav part is the doggies own sleeping bag thats so adorable and considerate, definitely havent seen something like this before and as an animal lover who would love to go camping in the future with my own pup thats an idea I will be stealing 🐕😂

[@wildaboutwales]

I try my best to make sure he's nice and snug for the night, especially on our winter camps, he doesn't realise how good he's got it 😂

[@jamesmorrison3484]

Nice video, Ryan. Great start to the channel. Looking forward to your next video.

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello James, hope you're good, mate! Nice one and thanks for watching.

[@jamesmorrison3484]

Just caught up with your other videos. Really nice to see you and Toby out and about. Keep them coming, mate!@@wildaboutwales

[@wildaboutwales]

@@jamesmorrison3484 will do! Thanks very much, mate! 👌🏼

[@anthonywilliams8087]

I know the spot. I go trail running up on the ridgelines surrounding that valley. Great spot. I also remember the Upper Neuadd Res being full. It was emptied in 2016 and work was done on it over two years.

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, it's a great area and a good camp spot, I enjoyed this camp. A few people have reminded when this was emptied now, I was way out on what year I thought it was. Thanks for watching! ATB, Ryan.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

This is the second video of yours I’ve watched and they’re both very good. Shared with a friend and she really enjoyed your videos too. Great drone footage! I’m a dog lover and at one time in my life I had a dog named Toby. Your Toby is a wonderful dog! Will check out more of your videos!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much, that's nice to hear! Yes, I'm lucky to have him, he's one of a kind. Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@alanmacmillan6957]

good work fella, I tried wild camping Llyn y Fan Fach in pitch black on Saturday 10th. Was a total washout and had to evacuate when gusts were battering the tent from east and was raining from 7pm in western area.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! That's the same weekend I done this camp. My last bad experience was up that way, I got hit by unexpected brutal winds camped on the edge of Picws Du. I spent the night awake with my tent smashing me in the face until the early hours, not much fun. Glad you got off there safe!

[@alanmacmillan6957]

@@wildaboutwales I’ve a theory that the prevailing wind can be 10-15mph but when you get camped in certain spots the landscape makes the wind accelerate and causes mega strong gusts giving you 30-50mph. I’ll live to fight another day lol

[@wildaboutwales]

​@@alanmacmillan6957 I'd say that could be the case on the high points of the Black Mountain. I'm back out tomorrow and seriously considering a bothy camp to dodge this rain.

[@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER]

know exactly where you were bud, fairly local spot . enjoyed the video and subbed for more 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate! Just returned the favour.

[@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER]

@@wildaboutwales apricaited, thanks 👍

[@ulperformance4087]

I've hiked/climbed Pen y Fan a niuber of years ago. Is that the stream that flows at the base if Pen y Fan on the east side adjacent to the bridge?

[@wildaboutwales]

No, this is the river that runs south of PYF in the Taf Fechan valley - the area is better known as Upper Neuadd Reservoir.

[@ULperformance]

@@wildaboutwales Thanks for clearing up the location. I miss Pen y Fan and Brecon. Also passed Pen y Fan a number of occasions on my way to Brecon, remembering my hike/climb. Usually stayed at the castle. Great enjoyable area.

[@wildaboutwales]

@@ULperformance you're welcome! It's a beautiful range of mountains. Thank you!

[@ClarkieBoy]

I like your style Ryan 👌Proper beer and whisky. I used to catch Brown Trout from that res. but the midges were horrendous! Sadly I can't remember what year it was drained. Cheers!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate, and thank you for watching! I bet there were some great fish in that restaurant, it was a decent size when full. A few people got back to me, 2016 apparently.

[@ClarkieBoy]

I never caught a big-un but had a few breakfast sized. So 2016 eh? Thanks for the info. Cheers!

[@wildaboutwales]

@@ClarkieBoy I bet there were some big ones lurking in there though. No probs mate 👍🏼

[@AngharadPhillips]

Hi where did you camp between the trees? You said pen y fan was behind you but not sure how to get to that specific area

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi Angharad, this is the now empty Upper Neuadd Reservoir in the Taf Fechan valley.

[@andrewtimms6198]

Great setup Ryan, have to catch up with you on a camp !

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! Would be good, hope you're welll, bud.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Another nice outing.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks 👍

[@iandavis385]

Great video, thanks. Nice whisky flask as well. Toby is also a star. I took my Frenchie to Edale for a night, and she threw up on my new Rab sleeping bag. Nice!

[@wildaboutwales]

That sounds a nightmare to clean up. Thank you, Ian, it was a good camp this one. It won't be long and we'll be back to cold weather camping.

[@ianpugh1964]

Great camp.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks! 👍🏼

[@lifesahobby]

Nice

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks

[@thevalleywalker]

weird my comment has disappeared?

[@wildaboutwales]

Just got it on Instagram, Alan. Thanks for letting me know 👍🏼

[@thevalleywalker]

@wildaboutwales I wrote a substantial note on here, maybe they don't like more than one sentence

[@Cochyn76]

Cracking video mate well done, loved the drone photography 👍🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy! Glad you enjoyed 👍🏼

[@st1ffee]

A favourite spot of mine i biked there last summer

[@wildaboutwales]

It's a great spot, Nigel. I've enjoyed a few camps there.

[@st1ffee]

@@wildaboutwales yes hammocked there as well lm on the look out for some new spots I was guiding some walks at porth yr ogof so looking to explore that area parking is the issue

[@wildaboutwales]

@@st1ffee my first camp there was a hammock camp. Yes, unfortunately it's very busy in Ystradfellte these days. I don't know if you've been there, but there's a nice area up behind the New Inn.

[@st1ffee]

@@wildaboutwales no I’ll have a look thanks

[@st1ffee]

@@wildaboutwales I got an American mate bringing over 5 Durston x mids next week if you’re interested I may have sold three already I got one if you want to try one

[@welshfireoutdoors]

Great video ,channel doing really well nice to see ,makes you wonder if they were wardens did they have rucksacks on

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate! I watched your old farmhouse ruins camp the other night, that was a great spot, I did comment but I know the notifications don't always come through. I couldn't see them past their head torches, but they were heading straight for me, so could well have been.

[@welshfireoutdoors]

Thanks for watching I'm hoping to start uploading soon I got a few to put up,but I've lost my will to edit at the moment busy family life,I would hate to be that situation you were in wondering if they were coming over to you

[@wildaboutwales]

​@@welshfireoutdoors it's hectic isn't it, I haven't stopped since I started, but really enjoying it though. I wasn't too bothered about them tbh. I've had a Warden knock me up in my tent at 6am in Snowdonia, had a polite conversation with him and went back to sleep.

[@st1ffee]

i camped there and was woken by a herd of horses didnt half make me jump

[@wildaboutwales]

They left a bit of a mess there for me when I did this camp, it was difficult to pitch the tent for manure.

[@wildaboutwales]

They left a mess there for me when I did this camp, it was difficult to pitch the tent for manure.

[@st1ffee]

@@wildaboutwales its rocky anyway nice spot though