Afraid of wild camping? Fear not!

[@archivist17]

I have numerous wild camping memories. I had a Phoenix Goretex bag, and an army surplus sleeping bag. I was paranoid about being spotted and asked to move on (I'd had my share of shotguns waved in my direction as a rambler). One time, I rode onto a disused airfield near York, and went deep into the woods. Early the next morning, I felt a heavy hand on my chest, and woke with a start. I slowly unzipped my bag, expecting to see an angry gamekeeper... ...but it was a pheasant, sat on my chest! Camouflage successful, I think. Full of adrenaline, I couldn't get back to sleep, so packed up and left, when I had a fox run alongside my bike for maybe 150m before darting into the undergrowth, and I rode on for an early morning (and cold) wash on a slipway in the Ouse.

[@KajsaTylen]

Sounds amazing! Scary, but amazing! It's stories like these that makes it so special. 😍

[@archivist17]

@@KajsaTylen Absolutely! I'll tell you my Christmas in the Dales story some time.

[@davidmiddlemas1511]

First time I've come across your channel and I must say I'm blown away by your courage. I love the way you rationalize and break it all down with a little humor added. Nature is to be enjoyed by us all and wild camping is one of the best ways to do it.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you, David, much appreciated!

[@cathrodkoff8075]

Think this is my favourite of your videos yet - I've always been in awe of your positive attitude

[@KajsaTylen]

You should join me one time! 😀

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

Is it just me or has everyone else falling in love with this wonderful person, great content great sense of humour

[@KajsaTylen]

I think it's just you. 😅

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

@@KajsaTylen oh that's cool 😊

[@patricksslkpatricksslk2624]

This is one for me exactly these are my fears

[@fkp20]

Thank you for the tip with the scary mask. I'll have to get one or two! :)

[@KajsaTylen]

Haha please film any and all interactions using that mask! 😅

[@davebarlow4909]

Brilliant video, a first for me too, but much prefer a tent for bathroom purposes. Stay safe.

[@paquitoperez2116]

Just stumble upon your video and had a good laugh! I spent one night in the woods last summer and it was one of the greatest things I've ever done in my life. And I look forward to doing it again soon. And more than one night! You only live once! That's my motto and it gets me everywhere.

[@KajsaTylen]

Do it! And thanks for watching and commenting - much appreciate it! 🙏

[@EireFirst2024]

So much I want to say! But I'll rationalise 😂 - you are just coolness wrapped up in sweetness 👌

[@KajsaTylen]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@availableresources7646]

Perfectly pitched humour, Kajsa, and v useful content. Thank you.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thanks for watching!

[@daniboi79]

I really enjoyed this video. I always see videos on what to take when bike camping, but never one on the fear factor associated with it. Thanks for making this.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you for watching, and enjoying it! 😃

[@RobertJohnKerrUK]

Brilliant brilliant 👍👍👍..... Good advice...Great channel 👍👍👍

[@abbo-travels3180]

Great advice 👍

[@michaelhobster3600]

Really enjoyed the film and watched to the end Kajsa. So many great tips and all done with so many amusing moments too

[@MatsJPB]

A couple of years late, but this video just showed up in my suggestions and I'm glad it did! Great video!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you! 😊

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Got my first bikepacking trip arranged for June this year. About 3 weeks away. Getting caught and moved on is my highest fear as I'll be too far away from home to travel back.

[@KajsaTylen]

Sounds like fun!! Not the bit about getting moved on, but there's always somewhere else up the road/track. Where are you off to?

[@grumpy-dad3701]

@@KajsaTylen pedders way in Norfolk. Riding from Thetford to holme-next-the-sea and back with 2 nights to camp. I have found a campsite for bikers it's only £11 but kinda defeats the object

[@KajsaTylen]

@@grumpy-dad3701 Yeah it does but maybe useful as a backup? I stayed at a campsite in Thetford with the caravan when I did my year of cycling - beautiful last of the country!

[@adamandlorraine]

Enjoyed watching that. You have a great natural manner presenting in front of the camera. Not easy to do I bet. I've done a few wild hammock nights and always have a bit of fear of the noises in the night!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!! I know what you mean about the noises - I still wake up at most noises even though I'm not necessarily afraid, if you get what I mean

[@jamesmcmahon4651]

I love your videos. You are very funny and brave to go out there by yourself but now you are an experienced camper so it getting much easier for you and more enjoyable too. Thanks and Take Care from Southern California USA.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!!

[@RogerHolden]

Such an engaging video - love the friendly conversational style! I think I'm about the same age as you so it's great to see not all wild campers are in their early twenties! Not sure it makes me want to wild camp though. A campsite with some facilities and a nice country pub next door gets my vote. As for axe-murderers, if someone wanted to chop up someone in a tent they'd probably head for a campsite anyway as likely to have more success!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you for your lovely comment! And yes, if I was an axe murderer, I probably wouldn't head to the wilderness where there are no people! 😂

[@pedallinraw]

Fun! More out the way the better.....stealth stealth stealth.....I mean really all to worry about is sheep with hoodies looking for trouble ☺️😆.....be safe as can be and get out there.....I hope to get out again soon....🙂✌🏻

[@timdench2583]

Just come across your channel. What a great video, thank you. Informative, well put together, and humorous. I’ve noticed though that you’ve not posted for a year………

[@KajsaTylen]

Hi Tim, thanks for watching! Yes, I've had a rough year but hoping to get back to it soon - watch this space!

[@timdench2583]

@@KajsaTylen sorry to hear you’ve had a rough time. Take it easy and get back to it when you can. Take care.

[@robinferguson8911]

This was such an excellent video and came at a time when I needed to see it! I'm going to be winter wild camping in a few weeks, by myself, and have been researching and fretting about it endlessly. I do it all the time when I'm bike touring but this time I'll be just hiking in from my car into the forest, and one of the things that I haven't been able to get over is the fear that someone bad is going to see my car parked alongside the road and then come in looking for me. But I just realized I'll have my bike with me in the car!! So I can load up my gear onto the bike, leave the car behind and go an easy 5 or 10 minutes ride from it before I pop into the woods. That feels much safer and I know I can totally do it. And Santa is even bringing me a bivvy bag! Thanks so much for the awesome video. For anyone else overthinking this you might also want to check out the video Sarah put out on @FitforAdventure, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIjLaWWnoNdpidU. I think you ladies are kindred spirits.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Great video 👍

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you 😊

[@micksmusicchannel]

@@KajsaTylen you're welcome 😊

[@heatonreddishwalkers]

So, you came into my suggested videos, I clicked, I laughed, I learned. Now I've subscribed too! You really need your own TV show but then everyone would be doing the outdoors thing....

[@antje8303]

So cool how you combine giving tipps with comedy :D I don´t like vidoes where people just constantly talk and yours is a great combination of tips, humor and visuals.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, makes it worthwhile! Hopefully more fun tips to come. 😃

[@jakeymadball]

Great video, love the less than serious tone whilst still imparting great advice. Entertaining and informative! Thanks for posting 👍🏼

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and for watching! 🥰

[@biking261]

The bank robber at the end made me laugh

[@KajsaTylen]

😄😄😄

[@Wild-Camping-Geordie]

😀 You are a breath of fresh air, excellent video, with common sense advice. I've made the same windshield as you have, I stapled two beer can sides together and it fits inside my 750ml titanium pot. Looking forward to seeing more of you videos. All the best 👍

[@mathewwhittle10]

Super chill..Nice!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you! 😊

[@charlescox6076]

What a great video...loved it...I am a 56 year old who works in a children’s kindergarten in Germany in the forest every day....I am presently doing an apprentice to be a child minder, am nearly finished but still have lots of exams to do. So I am feverishly waiting t go wild camping and do some bikepacking....Thanks again, I shall enjoy watching some of your other videos..

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you Charles, hope you enjoy! And thank you for watching. (I'm jealous you're in Germany!)

[@UnwashedAxe]

I love your tarp and hammock setup. Did you find an outdoors shop to configure your hammock and tarp setup, or did you learn through online forums and the hard way?

[@KajsaTylen]

I checked out a few KZbin videos and figured it out myself when I realised I wasn't tall enough to do it like other people! 😄

[@kimberlym4289]

This is such a great video- warm and humorous. Great tips :]

[@KajsaTylen]

You are too kind! 💓

[@johntrafford6731]

What a wonderful channel, so lovely. Enjoyed your sense of humour. Very pleased I’ve found your channel. Made me smile. Well done. Thank you.

[@KajsaTylen]

How lovely, thank you so much! 😊

[@tothediscoboys]

Great vid!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!!

[@bklaw1234]

You're so cute. Great presentation. Thanks

[@laurencecook7652]

Great advice

[@Godisfirst21]

I loved this video so much. I'm heading out in a few days....for my second sprint. So excited. Great tips.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you Sherri! Enjoy your camp!

[@mikaylakruger1064]

"You're more likely to hit yourself with the stick then the animal..." Yes, this sounds like me, lol. She looked so cozy in that hammock....

[@KajsaTylen]

@@mikaylakruger1064 It's SUPER cosy! 😊

[@Godisfirst21]

@@mikaylakruger1064 Perhaps I will try a hammock;)

[@mikaylakruger1064]

@@KajsaTylen I could tell! Made me want to run out and try one.

[@folkandwild]

Delightful! 😃

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you! 😃

[@garykirkham2972]

Hello Kajsa. What a fantastic, inspiring video you've put together. Some brilliant tips and advice to anyone thinking of 'wildcamping' Gonna subscribe to your channel. Look forward to watching more.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, makes it all worthwhile! And for subscribing as well - if you have any requests for future episodes, shout up! 😀

[@j.r.hartley5127]

Thanks - found your channel while looking for bivy bag reviews but you've inspired me to get a hammock instead - more suited to the Aussie climate I think. Plan is to cycle from Sydney to Brisbane via [mostly] stealth camping for 2 weeks

[@KajsaTylen]

Wow that sounds amazing! As long as trees are guaranteed then you just can't beat a hammock!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Hi .. enjoyed your vid .. love your hammock & tarp ... I like using my DD Camo tarp over my small tent .. Cheers Chris & Sam

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!

[@bechilled3875]

That is simply the best video I've watched, excellent thank you x

[@KajsaTylen]

You're too kind. 😊

[@matthewbailey7421]

Wild camping is something I've always fancied doing, but, just never got around to doing. I've always associated it with a tent at the very least. It's not until I started watching you again (the channel), that I've found out about bivvys that there is a world outside a tent. Thank-you.

[@shanew634]

Very informative, thanks.👍

[@KajsaTylen]

And thank you, for watching! :)

[@chrish3305]

Excellent, excellent production quality, presentation and advice. Good laughs and kindly spoken too, brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you for watching!!

[@jagsmith9565]

Awesome, thank you

[@nicolehascoet]

Love your video, you are funny. This is my dream to do wild camping in the uk. I did it once in Australia two years ago with a friend and since then can't stop thinking about it. It was a great experience except for the possum screaming next to my tent! You got a new subscriber and cant wait to watch more videos!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much!! I've camped (not wild camped unfortunately - too many fires!) in Australia and I know what you mean about the possum! And the birds - so loud! Here we have crows that are equally noisy but less exotic (to me). Thanks for subscribing and your lovely comment. 😍

[@chrisgreen8916]

Great video and lots of good tips and advice, very usefull. That stove is great, I have one too :)

[@KajsaTylen]

😆

[@craggerrs]

I am WELL tempted to get in on the hammock train. Great video.

[@KajsaTylen]

You should! And thank you. 🙂

[@peppiwilsonofficial922]

Excellent video! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@cherellegrant7439]

You are a joy to watch 😆

[@KajsaTylen]

You are too kind! 😊

[@michaeledwards5168]

That was great ....I'm thinking of cycling from Herts to Merseyside, I'm a bit elderly, how many miles should I cover per day without exhausting myself.

[@KajsaTylen]

It all depends how fit you are, I know people in their 70s and 80s doing long distance! I would say around 40 miles is a good distance if you want to take your time

[@michaeledwards5168]

@@KajsaTylen thank you for response , I'm a fit 63 and think I'll plan something for March/ April , and watch your videos for fab tips .

[@KajsaTylen]

@@michaeledwards5168 Perfect! I will hopefully start getting some new content again soon!

[@ben-qo1nc]

Fantastic video😀♥️

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you! 🙂

[@DazIsBack]

Great video great sound wise advice

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!

[@K9HighlandsSearchTeam]

Love your personality, made me laugh at times, but very sound advice. Couple of things though, yes you will have strange encounters with weirdos sadly, I have had two dodgy experiences and I Wild Camp with two very large K9 dogs. My advice is go more remote as possible, the further you are away from people the better. Also try and reduce light because light can travel miles away and pinpoint your location, so minimise torch and hammock light. As for wild animals, I camp across a black panther in 2009, im sure you have seen reports of big cats being spotted in the UK so always be on your guard, especially at sunset and sunrise in wooded areas that are remote. Finally before sunset and you settle plan a bug out/escape route just in case you have to move quickly, hence have your gear tidy and ready too. Remember the biggest enemy is your mind, shadows and noises always look and sound bad at night. Do like I do bring two big dogs ha ha. Take care, atb Bill.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you for the kind words! Sorry you've had some dodgy experiences, that's not nice. And did you get a picture of the panther???

[@K9HighlandsSearchTeam]

@@KajsaTylen No to the panther, I was in total shock, only lasted about 30 seconds, it ran out of a wooded area after a muntjac deer. Never believed the stories until then, now I know for sure

[@KajsaTylen]

@@K9HighlandsSearchTeam 😱😱😱

[@welshwarrior5263]

What a delightful podcast to watch. Thank you for posting.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you for watching!! 😃

[@welshwarrior5263]

@@KajsaTylen You are very welcome. Just subscribed to you.

[@KajsaTylen]

@@welshwarrior5263 🥰🥰🥰

[@tommckernan7706]

Superb. What an enjoyable and life enhancing video. Don't know how I stumbled across this (I'm about to go on an Australian outback camping trip) but thank you for such lovely and positive encouragement to just get out there.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much for the kind words! :D Glad you enjoyed it and hope you have a great trip!

[@WiresFanDrew]

Liked and subscribed

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!! 👍

[@WiresFanDrew]

@@KajsaTylen my pleasure - who knew learning about hammocks would be so interesting

[@eddy802]

Would you be averse to doing a kit list in your video notes? I'd love to know more about your hammock and sleep kit set up.

[@KajsaTylen]

Sure, no prob!

[@KajsaTylen]

Done! Let me know if you need anything else. Will be doing a full walkthrough episode when we're let out again...

[@eddy802]

@@KajsaTylen Thank you

[@peterweber4094]

Well produced, informative and entertaining video. What more can one say - excellent!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!! 😊

[@onearmedrc4509]

If you haven't already get yourself a gear sling from dd, awesome bit of kit, great video by the way

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you! Gear sling added to wishlist! 👍👍

[@pauledwards499]

Fantastic advice! You have a new subscriber :)

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!!

[@doretteallen5077]

Great informative video thank you. It’s very inspirational

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!! :)

[@GavinHarte]

My biggest worry is waking up and finding my bike gone? Do you usually lock it up or any other useful tips?

[@KajsaTylen]

No I don't bother locking it up as I pick spots where nobody should find me. However, in the rare case that I'm worried about the bike, I make sure that I either attach it to my camp somehow (see my video on the OR Helium bivvy) or make sure to leave something on the bike that will make a noise if someone tries to move it. One needs to be imaginative! 😃

[@giorgioferrari6645]

Informative, reassuring, entertaining. Loved this!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you! 😊

[@KatieKookaburra]

This is SUCH a great video!!!

[@KajsaTylen]

High praise indeed coming from you, thank you!! 🙏🥰

[@peterjames7286]

Nice little video you have made here for the beginner, and how far did you travel to your spot

[@KajsaTylen]

For the purpose of this video I'll admit to it being just up the road. But on a general bikepacking trip it can be anything from 30-100 miles (in normal times). 🙂

[@ODOB]

Hi. Just stumbled onto your channel today. Don't know how I missed it before, but loved your positive outlook. Cyclist I am, but camping not yet...I must try it one day.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you for your kind words, hopefully you'll get the camping bug too! 😃

[@MakoBeauty]

Can you please do a video on your cooking setup in detail? Love it!!

[@KajsaTylen]

Your wish is my command, I will try to get it done in the next few weeks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Very good advice. We are not true wild campers like you but we just released a similar video about doing this in a campervan. Your personality is great and made your video very entertaining to watch so we subbed 👍😁

[@KajsaTylen]

Much appreciated! And don't say nice things to me, it'll go my head! 😆 Would love to see your video if you can link me!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@KajsaTylen kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJbFgqxnpZmNZpI

[@KajsaTylen]

That's very comprehensive, I feel like I've missed 100 things out of mine!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@KajsaTylen most of what is in mine does not really apply in the middle of the woods 😏👍

[@KajsaTylen]

@@LifeistooshortCK True, but a lot does! Bookmarked for future reference :)

[@TheLongstaffaudaxer]

Fabulous video Kajsa, funny too. I'll let you know if I ever venture out!

[@KajsaTylen]

I had you in mind when I was filming - I hope you make it out there. Drag a friend along! :)

[@TheLongstaffaudaxer]

@@KajsaTylen that's so kind. Yes, am doing just that, we are talking about it for when it gets warmer. Time to find a spot with a view, and buy some kit!!

[@KajsaTylen]

@@TheLongstaffaudaxer If you need any help, let me know! Could be good for ideas on episodes. :)

[@TheLongstaffaudaxer]

@@KajsaTylen will do for sure. Good idea, am in London so will need to venture out 😅

[@karenguttridge]

Fab video-great info and amusing too! These were definitely all my fears when I started out 🤣

[@KajsaTylen]

Did I miss any?!

[@karenguttridge]

@@KajsaTylen Not that I can think of! Covered it all 😊 I made a similar video last week or so but not as good as yours!

[@KajsaTylen]

@@karenguttridge You are too kind! :)

[@grobbosixtyone]

Love the video. I gather you have the Tailfin X series rack? I do and have an XS gravel bike and don’t see how the Tailfin trunk bag would fit between my saddle and the top stay of the rack. How do you fit yours?

[@KajsaTylen]

It's flexible so I fit it low on the seat post. I also have a longer bracket that goes between the bag and the seat post fitting that pushes the bag back further. And of course I have the dual position seat post that gives a bit more flexibility but it's fine even in the back position.

[@grobbosixtyone]

@@KajsaTylen Thanks for the quick reply. I watched your review on your Type 2 twins channel and saw you have the Aeropack which does have the optional extension rod to push the bag further out from the seat post. I have the X series rack which has its own top stay and Tailfin haven’t made an extension for that. I think you’re a little taller than me as I have much less gap between saddle and rack so it looks like the trunk bar is not for me

[@KajsaTylen]

@@grobbosixtyone How tall are you? Perhaps the frame is too big if your saddle is so low? Anyway, might be worth asking Tailfin if you can exchange it for one like mine with the longer rod.

[@grobbosixtyone]

@@KajsaTylen I am 160cm so the XS frame is perfect for me. I'm on 650B tyres. Maybe I'm just short-legged :) I'll get there with all the expert advice on YT channels such as yours. Cheers

[@KajsaTylen]

@@grobbosixtyone Good luck! And thanks for getting in touch. PS I'm smaller than you. 🙂

[@BikerBytes]

Great video. Just got into hammock camping myself and love it. 👍

[@KajsaTylen]

It's the best!

[@MakoBeauty]

Man I loved this video so much. Thank you for it, so glad I found your channel!

[@KajsaTylen]

You're too kind, you're making me blush! :) :)

[@DazPreston69]

Just subscribed to your channel, it’s great to see a fellow KZbinr who loves the wild amping, love the videos good on you,

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much!!

[@DazPreston69]

@@KajsaTylen your welcome KZbinrs stick together

[@geoffminter2927]

I've just found your channel and it's made my day, thankyou! ✌️🌸

[@KajsaTylen]

And I've just found your comment and that has made my day! 🤩

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

It was a Really Nice video and Beautiful nature. Enjoyed this video very Much. You have a great Channel and Im Looking foreward to more adventure.Atb Søren. 😊😊😊

[@KajsaTylen]

Mange tak Søren! 😃

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

@@KajsaTylen Selv tak!!!😊😊😊

[@NikkiEvernight]

My biggest worry is people! drunken youths or those with ill intent! Great vid, thank you!

[@KajsaTylen]

The further from civilisation you camp, the less you need to worry about those things in my experience! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@webbers1996]

Bring some pepper spray for your reassurance 😊

[@NikkiEvernight]

@@webbers1996 I would, sadly it's illegal here!

[@northpeckhamestateoldschoo2947]

3 people havant a Danny, love what you are doing keep up the good work, 🤗💯👏

[@GavTatu]

great video ! don't know why youtube has not suggested you to me before now ? ! i was nominated to do a five wildcamping beginners tips vid just the other day, so i guess this is why you've come up now ! and i like cyclotouring.... i can see a busy afternoon checking out your other vids !

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you Gav! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos too!

[@jimmyjism]

Thanks for the video Kajsa. When did you make this trip? It looks really sunny but also crisp and cold. How cold was it? You look like you've got loads on when you went to bed. Were you too hot? Thinking of trying this, just got to get some gear then make the mental leap... Great bike by the way - I've got a Tripster ATR too !

[@KajsaTylen]

It probably got down to about 5 degrees (November) and yes, I pretty much wear everything to bed and then if I'm too hot I'll take layers off. I tend to forget about my legs and feet so they're often what comes out worst if it's cold. If you need any more help, let me know, it's all good idea for new content as I never know what people want or need to know. 👍

[@jimmyjism]

Thanks for the info. Your video has encouraged me to look into this a bit more... I'm currently researching hammocks and tarps to add to my Xmas list. I'm hoping to wild camp with my bike next year, maybe when the worst of the winter weather is over so I can break myself in gently! There's a place not too far away from me in Kent which does wild camping and supplies you with some dry wood for a fire - it's kind of cheating I know but I've got to start somewhere.

[@KajsaTylen]

@@jimmyjism Absolutely! DD Hammocks are great and reasonably priced but I'm sure you've come across them already!

[@davedodi5376]

Hi great vid. Where did you buy the hammock tent?

[@KajsaTylen]

It's from DD Hammocks - great value!

[@davedodi5376]

@@KajsaTylen thanks.😁 just watching some vids on how to set them up. They look great just hoping they don’t sag too much in the middle. I’ve just subscribed 👍

[@KajsaTylen]

@@davedodi5376 Thank you!! I had a Hennessy prior to this one and that one sagged way more than this - I find it super comfy but I guess it's height and weight dependent.

[@michellejones-thewonkygard452]

You made me really miss hammocking *wistful sigh*

[@KajsaTylen]

Go, get out there! 👍

[@peterhelsen8440]

Such a great movie. It makes you want to hit the road right NOW. 👍👍👍

[@KajsaTylen]

Go, do it now!!! 😃😃😃 Thank you so much for the kind words. 🙂

[@peterhelsen8440]

@@KajsaTylen you’re welcome. 😉

[@dominicwright771]

This is great. I bought a bivvy last year for a solo cycle pilgrimage from Solihull to Canterbury but I was too anxious to use it. I'm a vicar and the last thing I need is to get in trouble with the law. I'm not afraid of getting beaten up. I've broken up fights in the middle of the night at homeless night shelters in church. It's never occurred to me to be afraid of wild animals. I intended to sleep in old church porches and leave in the morning before anybody was bothered but men are seen as more of a threat than women and I was so worried about getting caught I rang ahead and the vicars invited me to stay inside instead (which was great company). On the last night I stayed in a Premier Inn which was not the experience I was looking for. Should I just do it?

[@KajsaTylen]

Yes. That's the short answer! 🙂 The long answer is that it's a journey and I always think it's best not to stray too far out of your comfort zone and it sounds like you're getting there in a way that works for you. But I say go for it! If your biggest fear is that if getting caught, head somewhere nobody will find you. Oh, and if they do catch you, just don't tell them you're a vicar. 😅

[@dominicwright771]

@@KajsaTylen thanks. Definitely inspiring!

[@suneelgaur5246]

When wild camping, is getting bitten by ticks and contracting Lyme disease anything to worry about?

[@KajsaTylen]

It's probably worth avoiding long grass where ticks tend to hang out but round my way I've never seen one too be honest. I'll check from now on though, good thinking. Might put tweezers on the packing list too. 😃

[@suneelgaur5246]

Another question...when wild-camping in woods, is there any danger of a heavy tree branch breaking during the night and landing on your head?...or am I just being paranoid?🤔🥺

[@KajsaTylen]

@@suneelgaur5246 Yes, there's always a chance of that, and you should check just to make sure. The chances are slim unless you actually attach something to the tree that causes it to break, but it's again something to bear in mind. It hasn't happened to me (yet)! 🤞😃

[@rustybeddingfield227]

i don't think that's a real thing, more a marketing trick $$

[@MrWildWales]

Got to say I found the hammock or tarp a little more scary than a tent. It's a security thing being enclosed I think

[@KajsaTylen]

Yeah I felt the same to start with, but once I got used to the sounds I got a bit more daring. I think whatever works is OK! 🙂

[@spijkerpoes]

a very nice and sensible video - but still I hope wild camping remains for the crazy few (-! a big grown bearded man like me makes the same sound @ 9:58 and that same tough dude had some psycho trouble in the woods, made a video about it called 'vosges wild camping: spooked beyond repair'

[@KajsaTylen]

Where's that video??

[@spijkerpoes]

@@KajsaTylen type the title in youtube. I'm not allowed to put a link here, google thinks I'm a conspiracy theorist if I do and will block the comment. It's a bit old vid but still a nice learning experience about this topic. Cheers, nice to meet another hammock enthusiast!

[@KajsaTylen]

@@spijkerpoes Great, I'll check it out!

[@johnrussell1750]

Hi there Kajsa just watched this video Just like to say great video totally enjoyed it.i love wild camping . Sure your video will help others to do the same Look forward to watching more videos from you.Enjoy take care RUSS XX

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much!!

[@johnrussell1750]

@@KajsaTylen 👍👍

[@DeanHankin]

I'm lost in the wilderness of hammock straight jackets and under quilts.

[@pedallinraw]

Btw I have a wood burner same brand as your mug....some great bargains on eBay now...ta ta 🙂

[@gordonshaw1975]

I love both Hammock and Bivi but ticks have made me move indoors. Tent it is.

[@KajsaTylen]

Ticks? Whereabouts? (Geographical location, not where in your body they infest you)

[@gordonshaw1975]

@@KajsaTylen Scotland. Dog owners are always pulling ticks off their pooches. The West Highland Way has loads. I have a wee tick tool, that lives in my repair kit, to pull them out.

[@KajsaTylen]

@@gordonshaw1975 Good to know. Lots in Sweden too so I'm no stranger to them.

[@bishopinskipp2113]

Great video. I think stealth/wild camping can be just as scary for men , no one feels good about axe murderers :) You're a very funny girl :)

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much for you kind words. I'm sure it's scary for everyone first time!

[@henrywooles1663]

Hey, where did you get all your hammock equipment from? Ps great vid, I’m wild camping in a tent might try out a hammock depending on price hence why I asked you where you got all your equipment from. Thank you

[@KajsaTylen]

DD Hammocks - very affordable compared to other brands and great service. Oh, and it's soooooo comfy!! Let me know how you get on!

[@sipapito]

You did wild camping in Germany?

[@KajsaTylen]

I did.

[@brianmorrison9168]

It's quite common to wild camp maybe only a short walk from the car, but for a first wildcamp maybe best to have a long walk first, so when you climb into your sleeping bag you fall asleep quickly . No time for iffy thoughts. Camping near the car is still possible in case anything goes wrong by walking a circular route first . Things going wrong could be a tent pole break, or an empty gas cannister. Not an axe man.

[@KajsaTylen]

Solid advice. And you're right, it's the mundane things that tend to go wrong!

[@joekelly9369]

i got collared hammocking the guy was stumped your off the ground. he said theres no rules layed out for hammocks ! but the ground i could move you on , i was ready to get on the defensive being out the way but he ended up saying have a nice day and going

[@KajsaTylen]

Sounds like a nice guy!

[@joekelly9369]

@@KajsaTylen yeah he did turn up a bit full of himself , but soon mellowed , i must have one.of them faces , plus it was always tidy , they tend to see a scruffy camp ground as disrespect , so just keep it tidy , it goes a long way 😊

[@ayuvelo]

Great video, informative and relaxing to watch! Just one thing: It's very hard for me (as a non-native English speaker) to understand what you're saying while you're on your bike at the start of the video

[@KajsaTylen]

Yes, the audio wasn't great on that, I apologise. Still figuring out what works best. But just so you know, you didn't miss out on anything profound! 😃

[@blrun129]

oh man what a great vIdeo !!

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you!! 😊