A Small English Camping Adventure • Sometimes I Suck at Camping (Northamptonshire Edition)

[@WildBeare]

What’s the daftest thing that you’ve gotten the heebie-jeebies over when out camping? 🏕 To the bad weather fans, sorry for the lack of soggy content of late, I can only go out to camp & film when I’m child-free on alternate weekends and I’ve just not had the bad weather on those weekends for a while. Hoping to catch some soon as I miss it and I have plans haha! Much Love Wild Ones! :D 🌿🐻

[@stucook8622]

Same back...thanks for the video 🌻🐌

[@mozamariner4443]

1975 Army exercise in a forest in Germany in a snowy January. Got woken by a wild boar at 0200. Set a world record for high jump and the mile.

[@alexanderasdf2742]

I didn't know you are a mother ❤ Makes finding time a bit more challenging, I know that myself 😅 My doughter is with me about 50 % of the week. And I'm working full time. But , no need to complain :) I think you don't have to be sorry for maybe not having enough time to make us happy on KZbin :D Thank you for your time :)

[@daveslater309]

When doing a solo walk in the 80's, shortly after watching American werewolf in London. At about 2am walking through some woods(during a full moon) I must have startled some birds - they made a significant noise. I think I still hold the 1 mile record for running with a 20lb rucksack!

[@paulamcclure3402]

Claire - No worries... totally understand. Most weekends this summer have been very wet and stormy here as well. Just a couple of tips: A flexible, 360° wide-brimmed hat (like a Jungle Boonie, Tilley, etc.) is foldable & packable, and when placed under the mosquito head net - helps to keep the bugs further from your face. (It may also be useful while sleeping.) A small portable fan (with two settings - high & low) can be really helpful in keeping you cool in the heat & humidity and has the added benefit of keeping mosquitoes away from the moving air (since they are not strong fliers). * You may notice that less mosquitoes are around when there is a breeze (which can be helpful in choosing a camp location also.) Happy Trails! 🇺🇸 🏕 🌲

[@G-3-A-R-Z]

I like that you don't sugar coat the experience. Thanks

[@splayfoot1]

I love that you share your less successful trips with us. makes it far more real than just showing us the highlights.

[@emarde3821]

No matter how it goes, we’re always glad to be along on one of your adventures. Thanks for sharing!

[@WildBeare]

Ahh, thanks! :D

[@JadeLeaf1980]

It’s good you post the content where things went badly because although it’s great to encourage camping and getting outdoors, it shouldn’t be glamourised as easy (especially not wild camping where you could be stranded in the dark). You’re advertising camping in the most realistic and responsible way, you’re making it look appealing but definitely emphasising how crap sometimes it can be, showing how easily things go wrong, how gear can fail, why preparation is important and how it takes work, learning curves and time to get things right. This vid just emphases that the experience might not always live up to the ideal in your head. ❤️

[@SeaWasp]

Sometimes the most memorable camps are the ones where stuff goes wrong! The first time my dad took my brother and I out to camp when we were young children, we forgot everything... forks, knives, spoons, extra water. We got completely rained out, and couldn't get a fire going. I carved rudimentary cutlery with a swiss army knife - a rectangular spoon, a forked stick for a fork, and a butter knife, all in the rain. Keep in mind this wasn't quality. I was seven lol. First night we skipped the tent and all slept in the car. Dad suggested we drive back an hour and a half home and come back the next day, but ultimately spent the night. The next day the sun shined, we put the tent up to dry, went fishing, swam in the lake, chatted and hung out with other campers, and drove into the nearby town to restock on water. Our second night was a blast! The stars were out, too! We'd go back there a few times over the years, as well. The area we camped in is a very special place to me because of how things went, and I now try to carve a butter knife if I'm camping in the woods🙂

[@WildBeare]

ahh what lovely memories, it sounds just perfect 💚

[@Ashenwolf888]

Claire, please make more stranded videos! For me it was the best content you've ever made. Absolutely brilliant to go on a journey like that with you! Love your channel!

[@everydayasmr_wildling]

Totally agree. I absolutely loved it and watched it more than once!

[@PieniPingviini]

yes!! it was so much fun to watch!

[@kevinwrycraft7187]

It was epic.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh I'm so glad you liked it :D I'm hoping to at some point, it takes me a week to walk that far so I can only attempt another one if my son goes on a school trip again and that's unlikely to happen until next year, maybe. And then it'll depend if my body looks like it's gonna cooperate at the time (my hypermobility means I'm usually working on correcting various injuries and ailments, so depends how I am). Bear with me, I really hope I can pull another starting location from the hat :D thank you so much for the kind words 💚

[@chkldstgee2433]

The moon rising has caught us out on more than one occasion. When it's fuller and shining through the trees on a clear night, it's really easy to mistake it for someone's head torch, especially after you've had a beer or two.

[@WildBeare]

Yehh it was so bright and really didn't look like the moon, to me anyway.. I wasn't even drinking so can't use that excuse. Maybe my brain had just melted because of the squeaky bird? Haha 🫠🐦

[@Deanpeach]

@@WildBeare I grew up in Northampton and that sounds EXACTLY like the squeaky bird I remember from early summer bedtimes when I was young. Must be a regional thing! Thank you for your content! I'm hoping to get out soon in Cannock, do you have any advice for map reading or route planning?

[@chkldstgee2433]

@@WildBeare On the summer evenings, when it suddenly pops above the horizon, it's like "oh no - who's that?". Keep up the great work. Your videos are class. We're hoping to get out for the first time in a while, next weekend. It's been midge paradise here for the past couple of months.

[@BobLouden-r9q]

​@@WildBeareClaire can you explain what a squeaky bird is? We have laughing birds but not squeaky birds.

[@diabeticnomad]

One … ONE head torch that looked like 10 I thought ppl were burying a body

[@johndyda5673]

Always enjoyable Claire, regardless of the outcome! ❤

[@RichWoods23]

Once our eyes are accustomed to the darkness we can detect a candle a mile away, so it's very easy to be misled into thinking that any light you might see is closer than you think and all too often get constrained into interpreting it a certain way. I once thought that I was seeing people with headlamps setting up camp across the river from me, and that I was hearing the faint sounds of them talking and hammering in tent pegs, but in the morning when I could angle away from the interceding vegetation I see there was no-one there. Once I'd climbed the slope above my camp site I realised that I had very likely been seeing the lights from a pub almost four miles away, and hearing their Saturday night crowd out in the beer garden.

[@jorymil]

Aww... it's never rubbish. Sometimes it's uplifting and inspiring; other times it's more a case of "OK, I'm not going to try X". But it's never rubbish.

[@rickbowker]

Without the bad trips how could you really appreciate the good times! That's the way life rolls.

[@brimstone260]

Poor girl, the bugs were plentiful in that windless woodland. The glow worms were spectacular. Thanks for sharing. Oh, the squeaky bird is a young tawny owl.

[@brianlykins6663]

Claire, it's always nice to see you out trying to enjoy the outdoors on your camping trips. The bugs are absolutely the worst things about summer camping. Sleeping out like you are, I prefer like a bivy or a proper bug net strung up, at least they're not buzzing around your face. Always nice young lady to see you out. Keep going and enjoying. God bless you and stay safe on your journey through life.

[@johnnyriker]

Claire you need to get a thermal spotter so you can look around to spot anyone or thing creeping around, if it doesn’t pick anything up it’s not there

[@WildBeare]

Oo interesting idea! Like for hunting? They look expensive but it would be fun to play with one of those :)

[@00Klingon]

I would never classify your content as 'rubbish', I think it's been really great in fact. I always love a good tarp camping video from you and your willingness to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and try new things goes beyond most other camping YT content by miles. I almost always learn something, even and especially from your mistakes and I appreciate you sharing it all, the good and the bad experiences.

[@ETERNALFLIGHT63]

1:26, "my eye lids are sweating" LOL!

[@WildBeare]

👀💦

[@philippjochem6308]

Great video Claire. Exploring a new area in the woods and searching for a campsite there has something primal - in a good way. I love dooing that. Your way dealing with uncomfortable situations is inspiring

[@jodigrant8835]

Love all your videos Claire. It helps to keep everything real for us, and when we go out and have our moments of frustration, it's good to know it doesn’t always have to be perfect 😊

[@roguetheotter]

your content is never rubbish, claire. thank you for showing your fails as well as your successes, its always nice to know that even the "professionals" have bad days sometimes. we love you anyway!

[@RobOutdoor]

There's something actually quite refreshing about watching a summer camp when the weather (at the time of watching) is freezing 🥶. . Well nearly freezing

[@louburnett6782]

Love your little adventures precisely because you don’t know if it is going to be an enjoyable camp for you, so interesting because it’s real ❤

[@oakstream6041]

I dont comment much but I'm so happy to watch your adventures. Sending blessings and love your way! 🫶

[@danwright1692]

Watch out for aliens Claire. Those lights looked dodgy. 😂

[@WildBeare]

definitely! :) 👽🛸

[@davidturner3014]

I've seen them... Doing incomprehensible things for matter to do in a solid state. (Angels.)

[@hewitsonp]

yep defo aliens 👽😆

[@UKTVGlod]

Rendlesham forest part 2!

[@Rockhopper1]

@@UKTVGlod that was a hoax done by a British Army Unit to wind up the Americans,

[@johngrissom9147]

I love how you take the ups and downs of camping out without going baseurk !!! ENJOY WILD ONE

[@AT-rs1oy]

We are fortunate to follow you on your trips and your content is never rubbish but always fun to watch.

[@generator6946]

Thanks for walking the walk and talking the talk. Your videos are highly entertaining.

[@BaldyFella]

Fair play to you Claire. You always give it your best shot ❤❤❤

[@royhampton776]

Enjoy your videos. Honest and refreshing and your voiceovers are quite relaxing to listen to. Keep it going

[@stevenfogarty1595]

Those earwigs came to Canada from Briton back 40 yrs. Ago.they were everywhere!!😢 Lol😊

[@elicorcarwilson6675]

Another Claire upload 👌 my morning is complete , watching this whilst prepping food for the masses . Be safe 🙏

[@deliaaguirre3945]

Hi Claire!! I’ve missed you!! Did you say you suck at camping!🏕️ 😂hahaha! You’re a Pro at camping!!🏕️ I’ve learned more from you than anyone else! You make me look Good!! 😂😂 😂. Thank you for taking us along with you!! ❤🥰🌧️🌈🌸☀️💖🏕️Have a wonderful weekend!!❤

[@TeaVR]

Exactly why I like Winter camping!

[@lesmontgomery7]

Thanks Claire. Enjoyable as always.

[@marcknight4568]

Claire's videos are fun because they're full of style points....no boring progressions really to speak of. 🎉💚💚💚💚😉😉

[@JulianJacobs100]

Clair, it’s always a pleasure to see you try and chill. Hopefully it gets better. 🪳🦟😎

[@stevenclark1973]

These kind of camps make the good ones even better! Great video again 👍

[@SteveMuncaster-ji9dw]

Brilliant video 👍👍 THANK YOU

[@thelionofluton4940]

I'm NEVER disappointed watching your videos. Thank you ever so much ❤

[@Aidandur]

I've always wondered what tarp camping in the summer would be like...... now I know 😂. Thanks for the warning

[@aadmonk]

Any day I get to see Claire in the wild is a good day!

[@jonrose5114]

A great effort Claire! It's s always worth the peace of mind even when the bugs are bad or it's too hot. Those lights sure were odd. I have seen the very faint green glowing gas light coming off of rotted wood at night before. I thought I was hallucinating the first time😅. The wood with green mold stain seems to be the one and the trick is to look barely to the side instead of the center of your eyes focus. Where the optic nerve converges is a bit of a blind spot so you can see faint stars and such better by doing this. Astronomy class trick😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@WildBeare]

Wow that's amazing! I've noticed that sometimes at night I can only see faint things if I don't look directly at them, that must be why. I'm gonna look out for this phenomenon and see if I can see it :D thanks for sharing and for watching my lil vid 💚

[@jonrose5114]

@@WildBeare I wonder if a slow shutter speed could capture it? You're the expert with that though! Always looking forward to your next vid😊

[@claudedesforges5496]

Thank for sharing that video with us, i love it....

[@davidgherardi7414]

Lovely adventure once again. 👌👍👍. The bugs and the creatures of the outdoors were all over you that night. When I've gone camping I woke up the next day with bites from I don't know what all over me.

[@stevebillingham2846]

Great to watch a new video, them dam midges....❤

[@mngbennett]

Thank you for showing us the ones that don't go so well. It is a nice injection of realism.

[@brucestevenson8797]

Some trips are just like that. Thankyou for sharing the reality's of camping.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

First few days of spring here in Sydney and the temps are bouncing along. Today it was 30c and the winter camping gear is being switched out. Mat, bug net and heading to the blue mountains for a weekend. Happy days whenever I get to see a new video. 👍🇦🇺😊

[@MrSkunky2009]

Interesting as Always... And you got bitten left & centre.... And those lights ??? Looked very Strange..... Have you ever had that before? Brilliant share yet again Claire

[@ironman-rh7yi]

"My eyelids are sweating", that is hilarious!

[@craigmarlowe3317]

"A very aggressive mosquito that sounds like it's the size of a pigeon..."... That made me chuckle...😁👍Brilliant...! Despite the lack of sleep, still great to get out there and give it a bash...😉

[@ivanleterror9158]

That was obviously a Minnesota mosquito as they are so large they have numbers painted on their wings. Known to have carried off children if campers aren't careful.

[@techtinkerin]

Hey at least you've got the bottle to go do this kinda thing! I say successful mission and you definitely learned a few things during. 👍😎

[@thedukeofrum5689]

❤ great camp as always. Would love to see another stranded adventure...

[@jimmycogsdil9518]

You are brillant, you are improving. Each adventure is enlightening. "Words do not teach" Experence is what you have revel in the experence, hold it close and smile❤ you do good!

[@seagullsg784]

Always enjoy the music you have on your videos

[@FormallyknownasE100]

Love that you show the reality of it. The number of times I've thought about lights being torches...

[@WildBeare]

Same! And if it actually is torches, of course I assume it's people burying a body 😄

[@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944]

i always look forward to your videos and escapades. keep the videos coming!

[@garphykeks]

Well done lass🏆Mozzies and midges really love me too! I use 3 pieces of kit in order to bivvy in summer 1. Snugpak 'Jungle Bag' has a built in mesh (I couple this with a head net) 2. Flextail 'Tiny Repel' 3. Avon 'Skin So Soft' spray with c15 drops of tea tree oil/Olbas oil. If it is going to be bad I take some citronella joss sticks. Hope you slept well👍

[@nopenadaOG]

Loooooooove the edits. Ah gods you are such an adventure. Thank you ❤🙏🏼🫶🏻

[@Reecemw]

Hello from Northampton! 👋Love all your videos! Good to see you enjoying the countryside here, even though it didn't go exactly to plan! We all still enjoy watching them! 👍

[@WildBeare]

Hellooo! 👋 Your county is so beautiful! 😍 Thank you so much, have a lovely weekend :)

[@PHWARE]

Consider using just the inner of a lightweight tent, becomes an easy ‘mosquito dome’ then a tarp over the top gives you a similar ‘open’ camping situation and no bugs…

[@WildBeare]

Mm yes you're right, I think this is the way forward! :)

[@peter-robinson]

That was my thought too, because it’s what I do for snake protection too - there’s a lot of bitey things in Australia :-)

[@mardiffv.8775]

@@peter-robinson You are right.

[@mardiffv.8775]

My thought exactly. I use the NORDISK SVALBARD 1 person tent. Nordisk makes the Svalbard in 2 versions: PU heavy weight by cheaper and SI lightweight, but more expensive.

[@mardiffv.8775]

@@WildBeare Madame, may I donate my Nordisk Svalbard SI 1 person tent to you? It is used, yet in very good condition. The yellow guy ropes I have replace with Olive Green ones for outdoor stealth camping. The colour of the tent is dark green and a 3 x 2.4 meter camo net will cover it. Weight 1.7 kg/ 3.74 lbs.

[@georgeliu9094]

Hey Claire, I just want to let you know that I love your content. It is always refreshing to watch and positive energy flow. Your videos help me mentally to feel better. I know camping can be very hard, and I don't think people realize how difficult it could be. Your camping adventure is at a high level that I could never attempt to do. Give yourself some grace. Also, I would be happy to send you some Thermacells, if you want to try them. Lastly, I just want to say your content is never "rubbish". Your videos come from a genuine place and that is never rubbish. Love from the Midwest.

[@lafterk]

Love the rubbish! Nice 9 minute escape, Claire ❣

[@jeffreystoddard1522]

Love and respect again from Boston. Your content is sooo enjoyable, Beare!! I love it when you release a new vid. Keep up the good work!!!

[@WildBeare]

Thank you so much :D best wishes from England 👋

[@Seamus3051]

Thanks for another enjoyable video. Your content is eagerly awaited. Hope the next outing is more amenable 🙂🙂 Cheers.

[@ksgonewild]

Haha aw bless ya my little beautiful wild friend! I v xx oils never have told you those lights were the moon that’s mad! What a fun little video, sorry it wasn’t the chilled out camp you’d hoped for but keep exploring those little areas close to home, one might be absolutely brilliant!!! Love you xxx

[@WildBeare]

Hey friend! Yeh it didn't look like the moon did it?! Well it did when I looked at the time-lapse afterward, but at the time I could have sworn there was some kind of alien abduction going on haha. Miss you and love you lots, hope you're ok 💞Xx

[@markfalconer8284]

You should come to Scotland in the summer for a wee trip Claire . The west coast and Highlands are beautiful you would love it . The west Highland way is a 100 mile walk . Or the NC500 is a 500 mile drive and wild camping is legal in Scotland

[@RickINFJ]

The summer bugs here in Maine USA are wretched too, Claire. They scoffed at bug repellant. I had to pitch my tent on a hike just to have lunch in peace! 😂 Take care and have a lovely weekend. 🌲🏕🌲

[@mvroman7416]

Claire, first time I caught a trip you made on your channel that you were not getting rain. I would say the mosquitos took the rains place on this trip. Enjoy your channel. Beautiful yet tuff lady ❤❤😊

[@WildBeare]

Hi Rick! Haha yep the mozzies don't seem to be deterred by bug repellent here in UK either 😄 Thank you, you too friend :) 🌿

[@WildBeare]

@@mvroman7416 haha yes you might be right about that, I definitely prefer the rain 😄 thank you so much :)

[@MultiFloyde]

Another magical video from the master of open camping, the beautiful Claire Wildbear!

[@user-David-Alan]

Sorry about your night. Hopefully next time will be better. Thanks for the video. Stay well and be safe.

[@roberthardy2013]

Great little camp , not seen fireflies since France in the 90’s. Our kids thought they were super.

[@stevea9604]

14c is pretty chilly from South Florida…That a chilly winters nite here 🤪😝🌞

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

It might not have worked out the way you wanted Claire but the sounds of all the animals and insects was wonderful.

[@redtill1]

Really enjoyed the stranded video & thought wow next up will be the AT ….mosquito repellent 👍

[@richardgray6603]

Freaky lights Claire, I was camping in a local woods last summer, and woke in the night thinking someone was shining a torch on my tent, but it was a crazy full moon shining through the trees :) happy camping!

[@WildBeare]

The moon is so bright sometimes isn't it! Thank you friend, you too :) 🏕

[@Oldsparkey]

I remind myself when a trip turns sour that not all of them can be good. Like driving down a road , you don't appreciate the smooth road till you hit a bumpy one. It reminds me that the good comes with the bad. It's then I make the bad a good one by enjoying it, as hard as it is to do at times.... but it can be done.

[@neogramps]

Tried my first ever wild camp last month - decided to combine it with a hill walk and ended up underestimating the impact of an overheavy pack on my unprepared body. 2/3 of the way up my legs both went into cramp and I had to crawl up another 100m to find somewhere flat enough to stop before it got dark. Managed to pitch my tent and then just lay inside in the fetal position while my my quads, hams and calves all spasmed over and over for 2 hours. Eventually it stopped but i just could not sleep worrying about how i was going to get down, so i just lay awake til first light and then managed to limp my way home. Maybe a smaller hike next time :D

[@Scottie-bg8hy]

Bugs, polluted water, staring eyes in the forest, food tastes funny, forgotten the wet wipes and why can't I just be happy for once!

[@DavidSmith-oy4of]

Apart from the forest bit it's like being at my house.

[@carlearrye8473]

Great again I always look forward to your walks 😊x etc

[@andracoz]

Imagine hearing the tune from close encounters of the third kind during those flashing lights 👽🤣. Great vid.

[@JamieScottLow]

Your videos are so wholesome ! I have always enjoyed nature lifestyle when younger. Camping etc Now in London city for work everyone thinks the city life is it for everyone but truth be told I’d rather be exploring nature and random nice spots with a nice campfire, big cup of coffee and something nice to eat looking at the stars !

[@lukecerritelli]

A hammock with fly net is my favourite in the summer woods

[@BillBennett-r5w]

What a wonderful channel to discover with such a delightful host. I discovered your channel after Stranded popped up in my feed. Incredible! So enjoyed you taking us along. Having been to the UK several times, my trips were primarily in London, but did take excursions to various tourist spots. You using a map and showing where you are is much appreciated. I also really appreciate you showing the power of the weather and how you dealt with the wet conditions, including drying your clothes. This video was excellent. The lights in the trees was strange and your added text was excellent. As you may guess, I'm binging your videos this weekend. Thanks for bring us along.

[@nickm9370]

Another entertaining & informative video! In case you haven't come across it before, can highly recommend Jungle Formula Maximum insect repellant in the roll-on form - try not to get it on your hands & thereby onto plastics, as it tends to melt them! I hammock a lot and use this stuff in the summer, but often have a head bug net on at night as well. I put a band of it on my forehead, a band on the back of my neck, a dab on the front of my neck and a stripe down each of my arms. I don't put it on my hands in case I rub my eyes in my sleep (only needed to do that once to learn my lesson!).

[@alanrobertson5497]

Great video Claire, love watching ❤❤.

[@calypso4554]

That was a Wild One! 😂 But in the end you walked towards a perfect sunrise. And I could enjoy a new adventure with you. 😊

[@WildBeare]

Aw thanks for sharing it with me, it deffo was a pretty morning :) I'm not usually up for sunrise haha! Have a great weekend 🌿

[@antonysimpson6288]

Great to see you back in action. I was starting to think you might be on Stranded II - a bit disappointed that you're not!

[@RidgeWalker8414]

"My eyelids are sweating" you crack me up!

[@jestrain1971]

"To err is human' as they say and it's great to see you dealing with bad choices so cheerfully. Keep up the positivity and keep exploring! Your videos are a warm oasis in a rough old world - loving them 😊🏕

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thank so much :)

[@kaycresswell6179]

Always great Clare I loved the one where you got blind folded and left what an experience that was , I’ve enjoyed all you’ve done , I’m on my holidays in Cyprus so watching from here can’t miss your videos lol x

[@mikepitt23]

Squeaky bird was a young Tawny owl. We have them behind our house and hear them at night.

[@WildBeare]

Thank you I had no idea this was a tawny! I love the sound of the males 🦉

[@philiptaylor7902]

Sounded more like and edible dormouse (glis glis)

[@Dan.harbourviewplumbing]

Love your videos. My missus sells the avon dry oil spray, it keeps all the things that what to dine out on you away. Even the army uses it. Keep up the good work.

[@RobWildman67]

What an amazing adventure, even though it went a bit dj and wow, what a fantastic bum!

[@eddywilko]

Genius I loved it xx

[@peteboardman5370]

The good comes with the less good (never rubbish) experiences and we subscribe for all of them. Your content is supercool and you are braver than I am!!! Don’t beat yourself up about it and I look forward to the next one. 😊

[@Splinter-nm3yg]

Honest content. You do great and it’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Stay safe and take care

[@kerrir1955]

Glad it was just the moon and not some creepy people or aliens in the woods! Lol. Love your choice of music.

[@jacobotha6158]

Even the "failed" camping trips is enjoyable to watch. Awesome work. Love your videos. Hi from South Africa..

[@WildBeare]

Aw yay I'm so glad :) thank you so much, best wishes from England 👋

[@Jon_From_Coventry]

I've watched Stranded three times so far - it's one of the most inspiring things I've watched recently. So much so, I'm planning my own trek! I've decided to go from my home in Coventry, to Lowestoft! The main thing I took from Stranded, was that no matter what the news or social media would have us believe, most people are good humans. It's important to remember that.

[@matthewvelo]

I take a Sea to Summit pyramid mosquito net when I go tarp camping and clip it onto my ridge line. Can be a bit of a faff when you need to get up in a hurry, but it helps me sleep better when the Australian mosquitos (and other crawlies) are out and about. I hike and camp on my own as well, and I get the heebie-jeebies plenty of times with strange noises and lights. I even had a group doing a trail run with headlamps at 2am go past my camp that, although amusing in the end, was anything but as I saw a dozen headlamps heading towards me.

[@WildBeare]

Ohh gawd my heart would be beating out of my chest! 😄 Yes they're handy those bug nets, deffo could have done with one of those! Thanks for watching :)