35 Beginner Camping Mistakes!

A compilation of mistakes to avoid and handy tips for Camping & Wilderness Survival! May your journeys into the wild be blessed!
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Thanks for watching!

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[@GildaLee27]

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[@davidcann6021]

Identify as a tortoise 🤣 I heard a story while on a course, a guy with lots of expensive gear set up his bivvy over a mouse hole, woke up terrified as it had eaten it's way through to escape, toilet paper wasn't enough to save him. So always check your not setting up camp on someone else's house.

[@gordslater]

Mike Harding - the Viking Helmet - you're not even safe as a tortoise

[@kristofferkoczko4806]

Great beginners guide! I would add: 1. Sleeping bag ratings are tested on dummies with a base layer on. 2. Eat before sleep 3. Check batteries in lamps ( recommend headlamps) 4. Tell someone you are in regular contact with what your plans are an when you plan to be back in case of emergency 5. Have a waterproof bag with spare clothes and essential gear Thanks for the video Alfie

[@__cypher__]

"That's exactly what bacteria want you to think!"😀😂

[@iChefTheImpossible]

I always bring extra socks. Clean dry socks are always nice in the morning

[@AlfieAesthetics]

Amen brother

[@anthonywood7420]

At my age, undies too. All too often.....

[@CsZsolt]

Put on the dry socks in the evening, before entering your sleeping bag! You`ll sleep better!

[@putrescentcadaver]

Clean dry wool socks & underwear are worth their weight in gold! A soggy bottom or feet is so miserable

[@alkirk-ws4co]

Not just in the morning, change your socks prior to climbing into your sleeping bag for the night.

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[@JarocoOutdoors]

I'm in the wood as of watching this, I'd happily use my precious phone battery charge to watch Alfie, any day

[@autoscanremaps]

I can't believe it, another tremendous sermon from the forest God. Alfie you are responsible for me getting into bushcraft, which then gave me the confidence to go wild camping in the mountains. Can't thank you enough, you literally changed my life.

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You brighten many a persons day with your videos!!! So glad you are back.

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Omg I love your videos!!!! As SOON as this popped up I clicked!! I didn't realize you'd posted in the last couple of months!! Welcome back! You're amazing!

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I was watching a live stream, now it on pause lol

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@@bennyhill4228 totally worth it!!!

[@carmellawinecroft6391]

So many things mentioned that I never would have even thought about! Brilliant survivalist, that is why you are a king❤

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THE KING HAS RETURNED!!!!

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And he's brought Gollum with him 🤣

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Bro you're like 3 months behind. 😂

[@agesadventures]

The water one is huge! People forget that animals can bathe and use the water as a toilet🤮 I hate when Jigsaw is roaming around outside while I'm trying to sleep!

[@GildaLee27]

Was listening and logging in to Amazon to buy that emergency blanket I've been meaning to get, when I just had to pause and marvel at the line at 12:15, "Think of yourself as a temporarily homeless person who identifies as a tortoise, and you will have the correct mindset." Alfie Zen. 💮🙏

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Wow. I thought he said to identify as a Tourist, not a tortoise. I stilled laughed. Alfie makes you do that.

[@dpurssord]

He's the David Attenborough of camping! That video is absolutely brilliant. Inspiring with humour thrown in. After years of wild camping, can say you've covered the main parts. Well done that man!

[@caledonianson927]

Water info is essential..no matter how near to the spring head its can still be dodgy...a rotting stag laying over a spring got myself learned.

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My favourite fungi is back

[@arumatai]

13:00 eating before sleeping also keeps you warmer at night.

[@StevenKeery]

Arumatai: It can lead to acid-reflux though, so don't leave it too late.

[@subliminalvibes]

​@@StevenKeeryNo, that's caused by eating TOO MUCH before bed. There's a big difference.

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its good having you back

[@Ceagon]

I am saving this for tomorrow night, just to be able to fully enjoy it, and I cannot express how excited I am about that, nor the anticipation I feel in my core.

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DAMN THE KING IS BAAACK 3 VIDEOS IN THIS YEAR

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He always returns when we need him most!

[@-The-fire-guy]

While hiking the king's trail in northern Sweden, I set up camp along a river. The following morning, while enjoying my morning tea, I spotted a herd of reindeer on the other side of the river, so I stayed very still as not to disturb them. They stopped right across the river from my tent, and then one entered the water. Then another. Then they ALL STARTED RUNNING ACROSS THE RIVER TOWARDS MY TENT! I had set up camp right by a natural river crossing spot! Thankfully I was able to make enough of a ruckus to make them go around, a stomped tent would've put a rather large damper on my mood. I still wonder what would have happened if I had set my alarm for an hour later... Bit of a unique experience, but do keep animal trails in mind when setting up camp, lest you be awakened by a hoof on your sternum.

[@SethSaito]

This lol I recently just set up on a game trail that was frequented by black bears. That was some night

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Love the comedy 😂 been camping every day the last 2 years love it🌞

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HE’S BACK

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Love these kinda videos mate makes me wanna get out there 💪

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lol everyone is so stoked he’s back. Me too. Can’t believe it.

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For me it was the night time temperature. Space blankets and wool socks for life!

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I sleep like a baby in the woods immediately after sundown, expecialy if i listen to a werewolf or vampire story and i wake up in the morning when the birds start to sing . It is so relaxing

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[@IronFreee]

I often take a large and solid trash bag, especially for one day hikes. It can be used for sitting on something dry when it rained, as a liner inside your backpack to protect your stuff from long or torrential rain. It can even be used as some shelter if you cut it and use it as a tarp or cover. You can wear it by cutting holes for your head and harms. You could even carry water in it if you are lost in some hot, dry area...

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It is better to have and not need than to need and not have. I experienced hypothermia once on a motorcycle camping trip in Texas in the middle of summer. It was 90 F, temp dropped into the 60s as some rain blew through, Wet clothes, a nice breeze and a 30 degree drop in temperature soon had me shivering uncontrollably. It was a miserable few hours until I got dry enough and warm enough to stop shaking.

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His majesty has returned with another one.... GG well played

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SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK !! You helped me through a lot those last years with your video. Thanks a lot for everything :).

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I agree with all the small items that become essentials, even in a laptop bag on a working day. Colleagues or yourself might just need some pain killers or respite from unpredictable bowels.😅

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Been a long day at work, looking forward to watching this one!

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My favourite british man, thank you!

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Snowed a bunch today.. this warmed up my day! Thanks AA

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Brilliant safety content, as usual! Thanks for keeping us alive!

[@Gingerouz]

I am a person who can have difficulty falling asleep even at home and had great difficulty falling asleep outdoors. so I chose to spend a little extra on the mattress, sleeping bag and also two pillows and it was definitely worth it. I don't sleep as well as I do at home, but I get to sleep at least 🙂

[@guylamaupassant]

The attitude of the presenter is very much appreciated. This video has a lot of good advice for visitors to the forest.

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I knew I stayed subscribed for a reason. Two years ago my wife and I went camping in an area neither of us were familiar with. The entire area was soft and muddy like marsh lands. We ended up scrapping the entire trip as my wife wasn’t wearing proper hiking shoes and ended up ruining her sneakers. Highly recommend camping in areas that have either been used for camping and recommended or in areas that you’re familiar with the terrain.

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No. Just your imagination!!

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YES THANK GOD THE MYTH IS BACK!!!

[@David-ck3gv]

The odds of me seeing the notification are crazy low. I turned on an old phone that had it enabled 3 minutes ago. Welcome back! I've got a couple vids to catch up on I guess

[@danbev8542]

Good vid! I’ve seen lots of these mistakes. One note: when setting up your tent make SURE your ground cloth does NOT stick out! If the ground cloth sticks out from under the tent floor, rain falls on the ground cloth & migrates under your tent between the tent floor & ground cloth, creating a very cold puddle under you. Tuck in your ground cloth!

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Awesome! One of the few creators for whom I drop everything I'm doing to watch when they upload.

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You coming back to youtube brings me great joy. Thank you.

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HE'S BACK!!

[@getsmart3701]

This video is GOLD for the beginners and a good reminder for the more advanced...we've come to expect nothing less from Alfie. Thanks for the upload mate.

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this is the long awaited return THANK YOU!!!🎉

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Great to see you back and a great video!

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Broooo I remember watching your stuff ages agoooo good memories lol and nice to see you still uploading

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so glad your back

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You're so glad his back.... what? What did his back do?

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It is very good to see you. I hope you have been well. Love your info, especially your humor.

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He's back when we needed him most

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I'm glad to see you uploading again when I used to watch you I was 14 I'm 19 now you're a real one

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HE IS BACK!!

[@AndronicusKomnenos]

Such a welcome sight. Thank you Alfie! 😊

[@mackbruce685]

As a guy who was homeless in the forest I also recommend building a fire before you set up your tent it takes a bit more work but it helps to find the best layout for your camp

[@csbanki]

I'm so glad you're back Alfie! Thanks for this video, amazing stuff as always!

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Just made my year!!! Thank you ALFIE. Been watching the intro to #14 for years. You know, the “she fell over” one. Got the wife and I through the rough lockdown years bro! We LOVE YOU!

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Great to see you back mate . Always one of the best for your content . Keep it up im sure youve being missed by many 👍

[@hawkknight4223]

Awesome video man. And great tips all the way around! So glad to have you dispersing knowledge again.🔥

[@Oz1111]

Glad you are back again. What a valuable video. Thank you.

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Thanks for taking the time to do more videos! Greatly missed and appreciated! Cheers Newfoundland, Canada!

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Awesome you're back, hope you keep posting. I actually straight away drop everything to try and watch your videos when I get the notification.

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Always glad when you post a video Alphie!! Missed ya...

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OMG HE'S BACK

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Always good to see your videos.

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Holy helll!!! I can't believe this just came across my feed. He is back! Thanks for the new video Alfie!

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Alfie, love your videos. Clean simple logic with dry british humor. I love it. Glad your back. More pls

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One of the first channels to got me into bushcraft and sorts. Thank you Alfie for still uploading! You’re gold!

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Hell yeah, he’s back!! Love watching his videos. Keep it up. I truly enjoy your videos.

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HE IS BACK

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These photos comboed with your own b roll is class

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Welcome back! I loved watching your videos over and over to get the names of those shromies.I was sad you moved on. Glad to see you back!

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I have missed you Alfie! Everything I know I learned from you.

[@rhaef]

Great video, Alfie. I'm so glad you're back! 💯💥

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The excitement

[@hydrophilic77]

Thank you so much for putting emphasis on campfire safety! I see so many people walk away from hot coals

[@infinitelyblessed359]

You just made my day Alfie! I Love learning from you :)

[@angelsong4917]

I love this guy...his videos are informative, clever with added funny. Keep them coming!

[@emrservice]

I've been camping my whole life. This is a great "must watch" video for noobs and intermediate campers! NICE ONE BRUVVAH!!

[@raymondbyczko]

I am in total agreement with all of Alfie's edicts! To paraphrase, "Thou shall neosporin any cut no matter how seemingly trivial it is", or "Bring though one's own torch for thy friends are somewhat forgetful or assume they will be `out of the woods` by nightfall". I can add one or two if I may. If you camp with others, bring your own stove too, for additional sources of hot water will make one feel useful (and you don't have to wait in line for the hot cocoa!)

[@Thes564]

I waited and waited for your return as you are truly the best of the best welcome back.

[@maggiemae2835]

i've missed your videos so much Alfie! Thank you for gracing us these last couple months

Glad you're still around kiddo. Good info and good stuff. Former beaver-cub-scout-venturer here.

[@Ninhydride]

This is one of my favourite channels. The classy humor with the genuine survival education is well integrated. Always look forward to the videos.

[@gusblack3699]

good to see you back lad