Bad Weather Camping in Tiny Stone Hut with Tarp for Roof.. Ripped to Shreds.. Bailed

[@dominicskelton3031]

I do love a "fail" video like this. Obviously it's always nice to see everything go smoothly and you have a lovely time, but videos like this are absolutely priceless in giving newcomers realistic expectations and an understanding of what can go wrong before they go marching into the wilderness with flipflops and a misplaced sense of confidence....

[@Demun1649]

You should never put "flip flops" into a mountain or hills situation. When I was in an MRT we had them all the time. "We just didn't think it could go so bad in such a short time." How many times have I heard that?

[@WildBeare]

Haha yep absolutely 😄 all part of the fun anyhow, providing there's a Plan B :)

[@chrissieellerington8185]

Thank you so much for sharing, I had similar experience in Scotland few years ago ...priceless learning curve ..thanks again .

[@notquiteultralight1701]

I like how you laid that down. Well said there dominicskelton

[@infour44]

One of the things about a self-induced night fail is how the adrenaline pumps as you seek to regain control. Fair play to you!

[@tonydevault3844]

You might think about “Storm Rigging “ where you run lines across the top of the tarp. It helps keep the tarp or tent from lifting in high winds. Enjoy your videos. Can’t wait until the next one.

[@markperry222]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@ridgetop8161]

You beat me to it. I just posted the same comment. Been there, done that. It worked more or less.

[@DW-dd4iw]

I was wondering if that would work.

[@ChrisShute62]

Criss-cross ropes (paracord?) are the way to go. As seen on yurts.👍

[@johnners911]

Tarp's probably still gonna tear on those rocks

[@christal-clear4505]

You missed your chance to paraglide with the tarp back down Claire 🤣🤣 windy old camp that one 😊👍🏽♥️⛺️

[@parusha33]

get some wheel barrow tyre inner tubing and cut it into half inch wide strips - loop it through the anchor points - it will give a tarp some flexability in winds and stops it from ripping - it works great.

[@beth1862]

How you still manage to sound cheerful after getting out of bed and packing up in the dark with a ruined tarp then walking back down alone in the pitch black to sleep in your car is beyond me! Just shows how much you love being out in the wilds. I love being outdoors but I'd have been miserable in that situation 😂

[@WildBeare]

Haha thanks Beth, it was a lot of fun despite it going wrong.. does get the adrenaline going a bit 😄 I would have been miserable if I hadn't slept so I'm very thankful for my lil car bed. Hope you have a lovely weekend 🤗 Claire 🐻

[@01karmacop]

Stay focused and get on with it .i

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Once you go, you’re in for it, and there is no point wasting energy on negative reactions to what just IS. Being reasonably optimistic is a technique.

[@outdoorsbeyondnature1980]

The outdoors is more common, I just love the wild outdoors, where you can clear your thoughts and feel nature's blissful beautiful creations....

[@derekswingler9595]

In my fantasy land Clair evacuates a camp and is forced to share my perfect bivvy.

[@Danny-ge2my]

That was a good thing you knew your way down.!!!! I was going to say take the tarp off the roof wrap up in what's left of it, and hide in the corner it would have been probably cold and I don't know how wet but the tarp you know still had most of it left so you probably could have stayed dry. Hunker down and hike out in the morning!!!!

[@jeanfrancoisJ]

Je ne comprends pas tout ce que vous dites, mon anglais est très limité, mais j'admire votre courage, votre persévérance et votre éternelle bonne humeur quelle que soit la météo. Vos vidéos très bien réalisées ont toujours un parfum d'aventure. Un vrai plaisir de les regarder. Bonjour de France.

[@IntenseAngler]

Whoa Claire, your poor ol' tarp definitely got shredded on this outing! 😲 Perhaps this is covered under DD Hammock's warranty..? 😉haha (jk). In all seriousness, this certainly looked like an exciting adventure for sure! Great call on packing up and heading back down by the way (and doing it safely of course). Excellent judgement on your part. I have a feeling that this lil' trip is one that you'll remember for quite some time to come! I hope that you have an absolutely wonderful weekend my friend! :) Stay wild.... 🐻 -John

[@10pmixupuk65]

I did my first camp for many years recently, inspired by you. It wasn't in the wild but I took over 12 hours instead of 4.5 hrs estimated to hike there because of cold, icy conditions mostly at night. I also had a bit of a fall and took an extra day at camp to recover. Through it all, I remembered your perseverance and positive attitude and it got me through. Thank you!

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, so glad you got out and sorry you fell 🤗 It doesn't matter how long it takes you to walk a certain distance, I'm usually a bit of a slow coach myself. Whatever feels right is the pace I go at 😄🐌 Thank you for the kind words, hope you're all recovered now! Claire 🐻

[@Jonathan_Strange]

04:33 I think they were wondering who was sleeping in their enclosure tonight. LOL. Thanks for sharing. Good advice. Sorry you lost a tarp to the weather and sharp rocks. Looking forward to more of your adventures.

[@siok4375]

I feel like the more of these I watch I'm learning from beares mistakes as I go. I never had the type of dad to teach me this stuff so in a way she has become my internet camping dad, thanks pops👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Hi Claire, so many KZbinrs have to have 'the perfect hike and camp' and don't want to show that they are fallible. It is a credit to you that you showed it, warts and all, and clarified that you knew the route well. It takes a better person to say 'enough is enough'. There is no point in being a statistic. Thank you for this failure vlog, which, in my mind, it isn't a failure. It's a success because you did the right thing at the right time. Nice one, Claire.

[@paolomarchetti3106]

Sei una tipa tosta grazie di condividere le tue avventure ciaoooo

[@sicr7373]

My admiration for you just grows and grows, great content, beautifully filmed and edited, and most of all I admire your positve attitude...Take care and all the best to you!

[@robinferguson8911]

Same here!

[@WildBeare]

Aw thank you so much, means a lot :D this was fun, despite going wrong haha! You too, have a great weekend :) Claire 🐻

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Wonderfully crafted video. Many would have struggled in that situation. I think you made the right decision as you know the area. Btw, that little hut begs to have bushcrafty, rustic turf roof built!

[@billykreger9765]

I love it that you are aware enough to know when to say when. That is often more important than attempting fate. Well done you Claire❣️

[@dougbright8120]

Hi Claire, Love your videos. One trick with rapidly deploying lighweight tarps.... this can often be important in sudden bad weather, to help get you under cover fast and to save the possibility of having the whole thing blow away while still getting it rigged up, is: 1. to stow the tarp in a "first ready" location, say at the top of your pack or in a separate easily accessible outside pocket dedicated to the tarp only. 2. have at least one and, if desired, even four corners already rigged with guy-lines with adustable loops ready to hook onto your pegs or other anchors or pass around trees or limbs. 3. When you stow your tarp after use at one pitch, stuff it back into your chosen spot in your pack but leave the guy-line of one corner sticking out from its stowage and attached to a nearby point or strap on your pack so you can find it easily. I put a bit of fluro flagging tape on mine, too, that stands out in the dark. 4. when arriving at your new pitch and setting up, leave your pack on the ground in the approx centre of your pitch area, close to your first anchor point, then 5. simply pull the exposed guy-line on your pack to drag just one corner of the tarp out and fix it to your first anchor point. 6. this saves all the tarp being exposed at once to catch the wind, ensures a safe tie-off to an anchor so the tarp can't blow away, and the weight of your pack keeps it in place on the pitch instead of all flapping about, and avoids it getting soaked on both sides, too. 7. after the first tie-off, you can deal with the rest of the anchors according to setup configuration and move your pack about to drag bits of the rest of the tarp out progressively, keeping the rest of it still under control. 8. Your setups vary so you can arrange something that doesn't lock you in to one layout, including provison of the ridge-line. I tend to keep my ridgeline separate, and the above technique still works once that has been established. 9. using small wooden toggles (~10cm x 8-10mm) to quicky secure your ties around trees is often helpful and speeds up when decamping, too; just pull the toggle out and the line is instantly free. I carry a few with me that weigh less than 5gms each, wrapped together with a rubber band in a jacket pocket, although some people create them on site but this is no good if you need them in a hurry. 10. This technique really only works with lightweight "stuffable" tarps or fly-sheets and can be used on camo netting too. 11. Obviously, if the weather is good, you can still just pull the whole tarp out in one go. Hope this might assist. Enjoy. :-)

[@ManifestionAffirmations]

I love how you still managed to film this AND decided to share this with us all. Great job getting to safety. I also like the fact you don't start the video with "don't forget to like, comment and subscribe" Subscribed.

[@ilikethischannel5719]

I am glad that you were sensible, knowing you had a safe way back if things did not work out, you obviously thought about this, by not placing yourself to far into the wild, knowing the way back, and making sure you had enough light and power to find you way back.

[@damnson8414]

We've all being in this situation lol . Can really suck at the time but in a funny way the 'fails' leave you eager for more and you tend to look back at them fondly. ❤

[@WildBeare]

Yep I deffo agree.. some of my fondest memories are the blissful, beautiful ones but many of the crazy ones are right up there too, and a tale to tell 😄 thanks for watching :)

[@speckofdust272]

Glad you got down safely Claire , after that very stormy night ...

[@anthonyhudson3158]

I love the way you stay calm and focused in difficult situations. Great viewing 😊

[@zon3ful]

Well for the camera she did lol

[@WildBeare]

@@zon3ful this got my adrenaline pumped but there was no need to get stressed or upset by it - I had the gear I needed to be fine whatever happened :)

[@WildBeare]

Thank you Anthony :)

[@jonathanabbott3097]

One thing I love soooo much when out and about. Is the sound of rain, when you are warm and dry under cover 😉

[@katherineh5005]

Love watching your adventures Claire. This was a bit of a nerve wracking one. Never doubted you would make it back safe!

[@WildBeare]

Thank you 🤗 I was just so glad to get a good night's sleep haha

[@barrylevy4043]

You gave it a good go! Despite the challenges what a beautiful place. Glad you finally got some good sleep. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidbanks5670]

Just a tad to describe how windy it was wins the Understatement of the Year award 🤣🤣. Your perseverance and determination really is inspirational.

[@WildBeare]

Haha thanks David 😄Have a lovely weekend :) Claire 🐻

[@sherbert500]

perseverance and determination to run off home at the first sign of things not being a wild camp glamping session lol

[@glennbrymer4065]

Greetings from Old Town Spring in Southeast Texas. Your video is just outstanding! I have spent many a night out in the boonies doing exactly the same things. I can tell you that you will always have a special place within your heart of hearts, for your camp sites. I am now 71, and I'm still setting up little camps when I feel the urge. Being up in the mountains on a stormy night by yourself is a spiritual experience. It was really great to see your gear & how you handled things. When you decided to pull up in the middle of the storming night, you had all my attention! Oh, you're a hell of a woman for sure. You broke your camp down and gathered your gear and policed up everything. You rucked up and hiked down a treacherous slope with a smile and a laugh! What was really neat was seeing how you handled yourself. You were very confident in your attitudes & actions. I was pleasantly surprised by this. I had expected to see a different outcome at the start of the video. I've never seen your channel before. I was so glad you had your SUV there! I Love sleeping in my van when it rains at night! Thank you for reminding me how neat it all is. You have a great can do personality. You're a woman to ride the trail with. Carry on.

[@WildBeare]

Hello Glenn! Thank you so much for your lovely words 🤗 I can only hope that I am able to go camping when I'm 71, what an inspiration you are! I agree I do hold a special place in my heart for my campsites, I will never forget them, each usually memorable in it's own way. Thank you so much for watching my lil video and for commenting, really made me smile. Hope you're having a lovely week :) Best wishes and happy camping 💚🌿

[@nathanwtc742]

Another cool adventure Claire. I felt you were always in control and in your comfort zone with this one. You had this vibe where if the tarp got trashed, you had it covered in several ways. That's obviously what an experienced wild camper should aim for as well. The idea of sleeping in an old stone hut like something out of Hound of the Baskervilles was also really cool! I'm imagining the hut belonged to a Victorian mining family just outside Buxton or The heights of Abraham.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thank you yes I got a bit adrenaline pumped with it but this one wasn't too much of a worry.. like you said I knew I'd be fine regardless.. it was more an issue of wanting to get a good night's sleep haha. It was a cool lil hut wasn't it, I really loved it. Thanks so much for watching 🙂 Claire 🐻

[@Funkteon]

I spent all of Covid lockdowns looking for a KZbinr that travels further than their backyard to film camping and hiking adventures, and whilst I do enjoy your content and I've learned a few extra tidbits from it, I didn't find what I was looking for until I came across Harmen Hoek's channel... That guy literally travels the planet and films it in the most cinematic quality I've ever seen on KZbin...

[@jude.25]

Always a joy to watch. It's these kind of adventures that we vividly remember most.

[@WildBeare]

Thank you, deffo :)

[@Supermurph75]

Honestly you are an absolute warrior! Never fail to amaze me with your resilience and adaptability!

[@badboyalan]

The main thing is that you are safe and well,and many many thanks for your wonderful video Claire,sent with lots of love and respect ❤️❤️❤️

[@WildBeare]

Thank you Alan, have a lovely weekend :) 🌿🐻

[@stevea9604]

Learning from an experience that doesn't hurt is the best way to learn 🙂

[@Sparker408]

What a cool little find! You couldn't have asked for a better shelter during a storm ⛈️ Sorry it didn't go as planned. You'll get it next time 🫡

[@johnmagnuson2499]

You know how to deliver a good video

[@-o0_oO-]

I wonder if you could have rigged the tarp roof inside the hut but below the level of the top of the walls it might have stayed intact and been less impacted by the wind? As you said, it's a learning experience. As a fellow solo camper I'm so grateful to watch and hopefully learn from your channel! Cheers!

[@GypsyGirl317]

I wonder if that might let the water in round the edges when it's raining hard? Worth a thought though.

[@wildnz4362]

The runoff would then fall within the hut...

[@pmue437]

the tarp us ok but the superlight version is not sturdy enough. You picked the wrong place.

[@rahkinrah1963]

@@GypsyGirl317 duh

[@luptonwell]

I love your optimism and positivity, even in the face of harsh weather and bad luck, what a fantastic attitude to life.

[@shirleyw8720]

What an exciting idea for a camp! If the tarp hadn’t blown off it would have been a lovely little shelter. Great stuff :)

[@WildBeare]

Thanks yeh it was so cosy, thought I was onto a winner 😄 never mind aye. Thank you for watching 🤗🌿

[@brianmckenzie8993]

WOW girl,you are a survivalist!!Very proud you stayed"cool"under the circumstances.Id be proud to camp with you.God Bless&stay safe!Glad i stumbled on your channel,i am a subsciber.

[@twotonetedfromteddingtone4584]

You should try this one again Claire and put into practice some of the things you've learned from this experience!

[@robg3545]

Another good Claire. You planned for something to go wrong and when it did you knew what to do and had the right gear to give you the option to stay in the bivvy or get yourself out with no bother. And you filmed it as well! Nicely done. Unlike the tarp, you are unflappable.

[@RobCanada]

I've been with you since the beginning and you have grown so much in confidence, it's pleasure to go on these journeys with you. Looking at the video it looks like a lot of the wind is coming in through the doorway as you can see the tarp ballon up. I'm wondering if you could have blocked the doorway if this might have helped. I love how honest you are in your videos (unless you have a full film crew, caterer and hotel ;) Thanks as always for sharing and I can't wait till you share your next adventure.

[@WildBeare]

Hey Rob! Ahh thanks so much for sticking with me, it really means so much to me 🤗 Yep it was deffo coming in the door, I was wondering about that myself but couldn't think of a way to block it.. I had the smaller tarp but I don't think it would have held. Oh yes I'm sure they'll be someone in here accusing me of daft things like film crew & a hotel at some point haha! Thanks for watching and for the kind words, hope you have a great weekend :) Claire 🐻

[@darren25061965]

@@WildBeare But Bear Grills has a film crew and several hotels lined up, and he does`nt go out as often as you. Talk about sorting the men from the boys, I think (You) the Ladies definately take that one. Stay safe Claire so we can enjoy futher adventures together.

[@PiscatorLager]

@@darren25061965 I dont even think that that's the bad thing abour Bear Grylls' show, but that he constatly violates rule 1 of survival: don't do stupid sh*t. I mean, it's an expensive TV production, it probably makes sense that they want the team rested and the star good-looking. But running head-on into deadly situations when safer ways clearly exist? Come on, this military whack-through-mentality was stupid from the beginning.

[@RonOutdoors]

I feel your pain. When we have set our hearts on a mission like this one we convince ourselves that it will be great. The worse it gets the more stubborn we become in the goal of success. You did the right thing by breaking camp a hard decision but one that needed to be made.

[@AndyWardle]

I’ve literally had enough of the wind. I’m not camping this week because of it. Just sick of it. SICK 😂😂

[@Guy-ky9mc]

You know, some things in this life are just too beautiful to put into words.

[@leeporterbiglad3935]

Well that was a bit different 😳 I bet your parents don't half worry about you when they see these videos of you out and about... good job you're perfectly well equipped and experienced in all weather conditions

[@WildBeare]

Haha yes it was a bit 😄 They don't particularly like me being out there alone.. but they know I need to do what I love and they know I have a personal locator beacon and always a back up plan :) Thanks for watching my little video and have a great weekend 🌿Claire 🐻

[@wittywilf]

I get stressed watching some of Claire's adventures and I don't even know her.

[@agnesskibicka]

@@wittywilf same here :)). Hello from Poland and my little lifestyle and freedom channel!

[@WildBeare]

@@wittywilf haha don't worry about me 🤗 I do try some mildly bonkers stuff sometimes but I always have a backup plan

[@russelljackman1413]

Big sigh of relief, when your buggy came into view! I love taking moonlit hikes, and moonlit snowmobile rides, but RAINY full moon nights can be much more of a challenge! What a bummer that the tarp didn't hold up! That was a wonderful place to stay! If walls could talk, what wonderful stories THOSE walls could tell!!! At least you got a delicious meal there, and a small chance to enjoy some of your time --and there is always another chance in the future, (with a better tarp). I'm so glad you had the blessing of your sanctuary in your vehicle. I cracked up at your captions, at the beginning of the adventure! Thank you, Claire! Take care! 🌲🌲 😁🌲 🌲

[@sidel8]

You're a legend Claire.....even your failures are a good watch!

[@WildBeare]

Haha thanks so much, this was fun :)

[@observersnt]

Reminds of Eskdale Outward Bound School, Nov to mid December 1969. One of the exercises was to sleep out in the snow with a sheet of polythene, 15 ft of string and some basic food. And some matches. We’d had some survival training by Roger, a Royal Marine. We had to make a shelter to sleep in using the polythene and whatever we could find to make it weather resistant. We’d been sent by our employers as a reward for “best apprentices” and for character building. The police cadets in the course laughed at it being a reward! Loved every minute and have loved the Lake District obsessively ever since.

[@alexandershaw5603]

Ah the old stone hut! Or as the hoards of summer tourists call it, the toilet.

[@Leon1Aust]

I was going to say the same thing, but remember in dreary old blighty it has perpetual rain mixed with miserable weather to clean those huts out.🤣

[@NeoFrontierTechnologies]

lol

[@litewinger]

I love how upbeat you stay. No matter what happens, you just happily roll with it.

[@Dustypilgrim1]

Just in case you think about doing that type of camp again, contemplate a strategic pre-plan that involves an extra walking pole,an improvised ridge-line all inside the stone walls and below the top-edge of the stone so you utilise the enclosure as a seriously maximised effect, and stable, wind-break. You can then utilise the same loops/pegs and stacked rocks top stabilise the tarp within the enclosure's shelter which will reduce the slamming punishment of the wind. You could probably use/modify most configurations with the rear closed edge facing the open door of the rock enclosure. With luck the wind would maybe get under the tarp far , far less, and reduce the potential damage from the powerful lift and 'flapping parachute' effect. Investing in a few climbing pitons and a climbing hammer might also be a worthwhile addition to the load-out, in those conditions. That said... If you could bottle the brand of 'bottle' you've got, you'd a be a seriously wealthy lass.

[@stuartmckee1655]

Knowing when to bail, is the most important skill when out on adventures. Great video.

[@AB-C1]

You are AMAZING Claire! Such a brave woman wild camping in those conditions and trekking out there in the dark aswell, I don't know any women who'd be brave enough to do that, in fact I don't think I know many people full stop who would! Or do some of the other things you do! Great videography as always and very entertaining and enjoyable to watch, I have to say I was on the edge of my seat just watching you! Great stuff as ALWAYS, looking forward to the next one, but please do stay safe though! Cheers from London.. 👍x

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, ahh thanks so much! I'm really not brave though.. I have my fears but they tend to be things that other people seem to handle with ease. Like busy places and noisy places and certain social situations. It just so happens I'm very at home out there in the wind and rain by myself so it's not bravery really, it's a treat for me and a nice rest from the modern world which fries my brain haha 🙃 But thank you, I appreciate the compliment 🤗 and I'm so glad you enjoyed this, it was fun to do and to edit Hope you're having a lovely week 🌿 Claire 🐻

[@johnnicol64]

Good stuff , " if the tarp comes off " .Was my favourite line.

[@ksgonewild]

Great vid my wonderful wild friend!! Are you like me that even when things go wrong you don’t feel like you’re alone because you’ve got us with you? I find it really comforting weirdly 😂 Poor little tarp though 😢xxx

[@WildBeare]

Haha yes! Exactly that, weird isn't it 😄 Mm this was my favourite tarp too, oopsie! Thank you friend :) hope you're having a nice week 💕

[@steveblog1]

Aw Claire, how am I not surprised that your first video of 2023 was a tricky one? lol Nature does like screwing with you from time to time, doesn't it? Still, all handled with your usual positivity and cheery disposition. Such a star! Looking forward to another fantastic year of content from one of my very favourite creators. Have a great weekend x

[@WildBeare]

Hello Steve! 👋 Haha I know, it was so lovely and cosy at first too, really thought I was onto a winner haha Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing this with me, hope you're having a nice week :) Claire 🐻

[@jeanlucfcn6876]

Claire ou l’art et la manière de camper dans des endroits improbables et une météo de dingue. Sans rire même sous ma douche il y tombe moins d’eau ! Ceci dit le tarp aura bien souffert de l’effet Venturi. Je sais pas si je doit dire bravo ou bien cette fille est dingue 😜. C’est bien cela que l’on aime !!!!!!

[@ginge5168]

Your brave sleeping in a countryside toilet

[@pbrb123]

I wouldn't say you failed so much as learned a new way not to do something😄 Really admire your adventurous spirit! Glad you were able to stay safe and make smart decisions.

[@kenscrackofdoom599]

You did it, it didn't work and you bailed. You also filmed it. Bloody amazing. Well done you are an inspiration.

[@davidcarter8457]

Hello from Utah Claire! I call this “Another Lesson Learned”, and point out how gracefully you learn these lessons, ❤

[@Curlew-Corner]

Another brilliant film, Claire. I do admire the way you put yourself - and you kit - to the test, and your impeccable understanding of all the safety requirements. Keep up the good work.

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Wow what a night. Glad you made it back to your car safely. Take care.

[@russellb1212]

Some adventure, sensible option taken to pack up, given the horrendous weather, some strength in the wind, glad you got down safely and you were well prepared

[@MattScottMusic]

Nooo!!! Will watch this with admiration. You are intrepid and indomitable to put yourself though all this!

[@michaelvinson8662]

When you tie your trap down... On windy days... Throw A couple of lines or ropes all the way over the top of trap in a couple different direction and make like a cargo net over the top of your trap.... It will help hold down the trap and the ropes over top want catch wind like the trap...

[@darrylhunt1]

Great video Claire. Thank you for always staying so positive!

[@ptonpc]

It's a learning curve. Glad you were safe.

[@samwilson1021]

OMG Your resilience is amazing! So refreshing to see such positivity combined with your obvious preparation and contingency planning - a real inspiration! I keep being told this is too risky for a woman to do on her own, so I haven’t gone out and done a wild camp on my own…yet. Your videos are helping me to believe that I can do it - thank-you!

[@SuperDannyboy1974]

Well that was a mini rip roaring adventure to kick off 2023!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Improveng1]

Wow Claire, honestly, the things you put yourself through. If I had a hat, I'd take it off to you, there's never a dull moment. Take care Luvly, see ya next time. 😀😃xx

[@robertmartin8762]

Tis Irish Bob saying hello Claire. Well Lass, you've had yourself a wee bit o trouble on this outting. What I love about you is you're tenacious attitude and willingness to test yourself in adverse conditions. You are always upbeat and positive fir the most part. There was of course a bleep thrown in there during yer wrestling with the tarp, rain and wind. Understandable it tis. You come away always learning and evolving in knowledge and gear choices. A bold but wise decision to head for your car. Only if safe to do so. In my neck of the woods the critters are most nocturnal and lively if encountered. All in all you managed a decent trip. How large an area was the stone area? You at least got some well deserved zzzzzzs. You are such a joy to see enjoying her time in the outdoors regardless of weather. Bloody well marvelous and a natural beauty. Irish Bob says enjoy your weekend. 😇🤗😎🍀🇮🇪🇨🇵🦾🩺🥂

[@richardmeftah2569]

Wow Claire, that's some serious heroics in crazy conditions! I bet it felt amazing when you made it back your car and got cosy in there. Fingers crossed for an early spring. 🤞🏼✨️🌞✨️

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Richard, gawd yeh the car bed was such a treat after that 😄 I slept like a log 😴 Deffo, I'm looking forward to spring now too. Hope you're having a nice week :) Claire

[@psychobiotch]

I love how you survive even when your equipment fails. That tarp was no match for sharp rocks and strong winds. The storm, however, was no match for you. You're freaking amazing. Love you. 🌈💖🧡💛💚💙💜💋

[@danchapman8218]

Whoo Hooo, what a fun adventure, thank goodness for a warm, watertight car!

[@illuminant1129]

I do salute you for that Claire. Walking two kilometres in a howling gale with rain and minimal visibility. Stay safe 👍

[@SheepDogActual]

Love your videos Claire. They are honest. I think I will show this one to my scouts. Thanks for the adventure.

[@jimreynolds2399]

You have the exactly right attitude needed to go camping in the wild - be prepared for the worst and accept whatever comes along. Most people just can't do it. It's just a mental attitude. Facing into adversity is good for you because you appreciate the simple things as a result. Glad it all worked out in the end because that was not an easy one to get out of - very bad things have happened to people in less dangerous situations.

[@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1]

Good job!

[@DaveDave65]

The best thing in the whole narrative here was that you're learning by doing as you go. Great things to take out of it, like the effects of laying a tarp under tension over the sharp edges of the stones of the hut. Hut wins every time but that wisdom will help you when you do your next adventures & improve your recce skills no end = more wisdom. Having a Plan B AND C (car & bivi) were very good to see as well. So many don't & that's when MRT's get called out, or worse. Nice video.

[@DaveDave65]

Also taking your head torch off your head & holding it in your hand at waist height but pointing forward & at the ground, will drastically improve your flare reduction too. Ask me how I know 😉

[@mikebernoske8069]

Just discovered you today! You rock! Your beautiful attitude is amazing even in stressful situations like this. I've been solo camping for the last 20 years, but its mostly car camping in the slick rock canyons of Utah. Very spiritual & introspective. Last time I had to sleep in my car, I set up my tent at Muley Point in Utah as a storm approached & I was proud that I got the tent up in the high winds, but after 1/2 hour I realized that I had to take the tent down because the wind was too strong & would tear the tent up. I live in NJ where the wind isn't a factor like it is in Utah. Sometimes the wind wins! Love you, keep on camping!

[@glennnewell2786]

Thanks for your time 😊

[@fbouf2000]

Camping with you is never boring, Wildbear 😊 Strong woman smart equipment choice. You experience, we learn 👍👍👍

[@WildBeare]

Thanks so much :D

[@johnfiler6448]

So pleased you are safe Claire, at least you had a go. Stronger tarp material and you would have done it. Looking forward to your next video. Thank you for the adventure and Stay Safe.

[@terrysmith6676]

Well done for a very tough evening. As always you've had a really positive slant on the experience when things don't go to plan. Glad to see you made it down to your car safely.

[@1024Pete]

Thanks for enduring. Be well. Be safe. Wishing you peace and wild weather ahead. Happy Trails!

[@MICHAEL-lx5cy]

So sorry about your gear!!! Glade you are OK!!! Your are more important than any trap!!!

[@trashbin6575]

Seems like you have an affinity with rainy weathers. You are a brave pretty lady, take care n stay safe... Kudos ❤️❤️❤️

[@miketaylor6700]

ClaireBeare: What a CRAZY evening camp!!! Nothing that crazy has ever happened to me! How would I have handled it? What would I have done? Not sure… You certainly have some fortitude.. most people would have crumbled! Way to go!

[@MICHAEL-lx5cy]

Claire, I'm just real glade you are safe!!! All and all great video!!!

[@ianpaulwestwood9062]

You are always welcome to come and stay here safe and dry and not too far away in Abergele. It would be great to hear your stories about “fails” 👌🐈‍⬛😁😴🙏👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@colectiv77]

Sorry about your tarp. I am glad you're ok and will stay alive for more awesome videos. Cheers.

[@steveclements1902]

Blimey, what a night, a good fail always reminds us of the challenges wild camping can throw at us, admire your resilience and your preparation, even if it doesn’t always work, we do try to prepare for everything. We all have fails, they keep us grounded and make us stronger, another great video x

[@WildBeare]

Thanks so much Steve, I totally agree 🙂

[@steveclements1902]

@@WildBeare no, thank you, you video are great to watch, really enjoy them, very entertaining x

[@malcolmhales8181]

Loved your attitude in this. Glad you came out unscathed. Plus you had a better night sleep than I do in my on bed!! 😢

[@martinvimpany7898]

Hi Claire. I forget how I first came across your videos, but when I did, being totally honest, I thought you were just another glamorous girlie making outdoorsey youtube offerings. How wrong could I be. You get out there and do stuff, all weathers, year round. I’ve always admired people with spirit, and you’ve got that in spades. One of the things I admire you for most is that you’re not afraid to showcase your ‘failures’ (although I believe it was Nelson Mandela said “I never lose, I only learn”) and you’re not afraid to set limits and stick to them. You are the real deal, and long may it remain so. You take good care wild one. Martin x❤

[@WildBeare]

Hello Martin! Ahh thanks so much! This means a lot to me as I do get those kind of comments on some of my easier woodland camps.. like 'oh look another Instagram lipstick influencer' and that kinda thing 🙄 I do love a bit of adverse weather to be fair. Although I'm looking forward to some nice spring/summer camps now. This winters camping has been fun and interesting but not easy by any means haha I like that phrase a lot, I'll remember that one, thank you for sharing it, and for watching my lil vid :) Hope you're having a lovely week 🤗 Claire 🌿🐻

[@pauljenkins2501]

Thank goodness that you got back safely.

[@chrishiking8818]

Great film , lots of info plus always nice to see things go wrong and come out safe but happy 👍. That's the magic of the outdoors

[@luiskunder]

God bless you. Care yourself and thanks for sharing this hard situation.

[@stevescott8060]

Always an interesting video, this one is a favorite, just lovely weather.

[@michaelhalligan2838]

The more i watch you (i have been watching your blogs for a long time) the more i admire you, the more you amaze me, your so well organized and and so gutsy, keep enjoying but be careful.