Bivvying Gear for Peak District Wild Camp

This is the bivvying gear I take with me for wild camping in the Peak District. Main item of kit is Rab Ridge Raider bivvy but I have covered everything I would take on a overnight wild camp.

[@tikisailor]

You make great videos. I like the fact that you show how you do it, not THE way to do it. Thanks for sharing your views.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Tommy Jensen Hi Tommy thanks for those comments really appreciate it ,thanks Pat

[@liamwiltshire1]

Hi pat thanks for making these excellent videos, just finished watching them all! Heading out for my first wild camp this weekend on the Isle of Man after years of using campsites, all the best.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Liam, well you will be used to camping, just means when your wild camping you have to carry everything, certainly makes you lighten your pack. The great thing is that you can camp basically where you want, have the place to yourself and some great views, enjoy your wild camping in the future all the best Pat

[@bram7659]

Pat, I discovered your videos by chance. I love your videos and find you fascinating. I like your style and what you are promoting is fantastic. Your accent is equally good! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experiences. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Bram and thanks for kind comments, really enjoy making the videos and nice to get the comments as well, hopefully another visit down Megatron should be on later today, certainly got some adrenaline flowing, all the best Pat

[@fordism.01]

Good to see you back again. Great videos and excellent content.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian, a very enjoyable explore, Pat

[@ferjanyen]

Very good and informative video Patrick, ideal for new trekkers like me. Thanks for that and keep it up as we are really enjoing your adventures. Thanks Fernando.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Fernando, great way to lightweight camp , may have to choose your weather carefully though, not so good in the rain, thanks Pat

[@TheVespap200e]

Another excellent video Patrick! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next one.😀

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Revo Runner Hi thanks for watching, a bit more easy to make as i did,nt have to carry all camera gear with me when out in the hills. Pat

[@Deebz270]

Great Pat... Just introduced the missus to your videos... She loves bivouacking... We liked your vides of dehydrating food too! Keep up the great work mate!

[@stushikesandrides]

Patrick, thanks for this it's been a big help to me. This weekend we wild camped up by Kinder Downfall and decided everything felt a bit on the heavy side. Sure enough, when I got back on weighing my pack I discovered that with food and water I was carrying 32 lbs. that's when I discovered you and your films, I now see where I went wrong. Cheers old boy, I hope the next camp I do will be a massive improvement. Stuart

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Stuart At least you were out camping and from that experience I,am sure you will find ways to reduce pack weight. The heavy bits I found were tent,sleeping bag and pack itsel, reduce these then look at stuff you don,t really need. Hope you have some more great camps you picked a good area to go up on Kinder all the best Pat

[@wildyorkieoutdoors7271]

Good set up,am planning my first bivi this summer,thanks for upload.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yorkie wild camper Hi hope all goes well and the weather is kind to you Thanks Pat

[@kevjones2107]

loving it mate, you pack so light. might try one of them bivi bags myself. please keep sharing your travels ATB Kev.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Must of missed this one Kev, lightweight is the way to go especially as I get older, thanks Pat

[@mattbradley1716]

I now live in the Peak District myself, near black rocks and am having a great time discovering and photographing the many natural attractions in the county. A 5 day hike in the Pyrenees and 5 days doing Hadrians wall and 5 days in The Lake District last year has made me appreciate the merit of minimal, lightweight kit. My set up is very similar to your own. I use a Jack Wolfskin Gossamer bivi tent (in the moss green colour similar to your Rab) and water boiling duties are taken care of by a 1.0 litre MSR Reactor. I always carry 2 litres of water. I use a Rab merino wool base layer, Rab Polartec Neoshell soft shell outer with an optional Rab Pertex Microlight mid layer for when I stop moving. I also use a Rab silk sleeping bag liner, Vango Planet 150 sleeping bag, ThermaRest Z-lite mat. I also pack a Rab Element Solo tarp. I use a Bushcraft Essentials Titanium stove for cooking food and providing evening entertainment, fueled by vaseline, and cotton wool and natural dried wood collected around me with an MSR titanium pot for pasta and pesto. Lastly a Lowe Alpine Axiom Kamet 75 litre pack holds it all together on my back. Thanks for your great video. Bring on the Spring!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Matt Bradley Hi Matt your kit list is certainly a well thought out lightweight kit if you imagine what you would have carried 20 years ago. Its not until you have walked several miles with 20 lb on your back that you start looking for ways to shed some pounds. I was hoping for some snow to do some winter wild camping but apart from the bit we have just had I now wonder if we will get any decent snowfall this year. Like you say roll on spring and back to lightweight bivving. Thanks for your detailed comments and all the best for the coming Spring Pat

[@toonpig6345]

Hi Pat great videos Have learned a lot of useful stuff from your videos. Keep them coming.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for comments hoping to try and do a video each month if I can, will be out bivvying now weather a bit warmer and more settled. All the best Pat

[@TheToscanaMan]

Patrick - Well thought out equipment and nice presentation too. I like bivy bags also. I just picked up a Rab Assault bivy. The end just hangs open (no pole) and does have mesh to keep the bugs out. I sometimes hang a small tarp (about 300 grams) over the bivy entrance to keep rain out. That lets me keep better ventilation and not have to zip up too tight on the entrance. Thanks for sharing and happy trails sir... Tom

[@patrickdickinson6492]

TheToscanaMan Hi Tom tents are more comfortable but I think bivi bags are more fun, I have a basic bag I have used for years and is great for summer months when you know there is no rain . Thanks for watching Pat

[@bblitefootbilly3243]

excellent... think i just found a use for my old day shelter :) thanks again Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi a bivvy is a great lightweight form of camping, but choose your weather carefully, thanks Pat

[@carolined668]

Very interesting thanku👍👍👍 u shud defo be on telly doing this, people can learn so much from u👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Caroline so kind of you to say, thanks Pat

[@paulhanson6008]

Nice video Pat...very informative.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My Opinion thanks for that a great way to lightweight camp, Pat

[@listentowhatihear]

Thank you Patrick, very informative

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi glad you enjoyed the video, all the best pat

[@fritzd2116]

I have sort of the 'ancestor' to the Ridge Raider-the Integral Designs Mega Sola. Fairly light, very weather resistant, super easy set-up, and, owing to the olive green color, good for stealth camping. Great videos you make, Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sounds a good bivvy for its time, more of a adventure in a bivvy I think, all the best Pat

[@damianruddock1092]

Thank you Patrick. Great info

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it....great to share my thoughts on a lightweight summer set up...... thanks Pat

[@bobbymcdonald4365]

Thanks for this fab video, very informative.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Bobby McDonald Hi Bobby yes this is a really lightweight set up and very comfortable as well, thanks Pat

[@kevintynan796]

I’m enjoying your videos on the bivvy camping method. Just ordered the Donald Turnbull book you mentioned. Thanks Patrick. Your love of the outdoors and fine ales is infectious! I’m wondering if I take a couple of cans on a bivvy overnight trip, I could have a bevy in my bivvy, beautiful!

[@simonsweeney2867]

Thanks Pat great tips well done

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Simon,glad you enjoyed the video,I seem to use the Rab Ridge Raider all year round for overnighters although never tried it in the snow, perhaps this coming winter, thanks for watching Pat

[@520bArt]

Enjoyed the video. BtW when you're in your bivy,looked a bit like your in a the film Jaws.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+b_artist Hi Glad you enjoyed the video thanks Pat

[@jorvikoutdoors]

Great insight into hiking camping, subscribed and going to flick through your other vids for more tips..👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Yorvik, glad you liked my videos, I certainly like the challenge of wild camping in remote wild countryside and it makes it more interesting now it can be filmed and shared with like-minded people, thanks for watching, all the best Pat

[@kungfumaster8171]

your videos are excellent. thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi thanks for kind comment, I enjoy making the videos but sometimes it can take ages to do the filming and getting the footage that I ,am after, worth it at the end, thanks for watching pat

[@Markwildcamp]

Good informative video Patrick, I'm setting out tomorrow night on my first high bivvy, I may purchase that book off kindle to read on my phone. Thanks for sharing Mark.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Markwildcamp Hi Mark, hope you have a great bivvy, the weather looks good Thanks for watching Pat

[@Markwildcamp]

to be honest Pat it was a disaster, like everything it has its place. i think the bivi is for exactly your use light and distance, just somewhere to get your head down at the end of the day. It was too windy and i think the one i used was far too small for me, but i shall do some research and look for a bigger one. Thanks Mark.

[@garrygreen3210]

Great to watch these “oldies” Pat during our lockdown ... I’m going to catch the resulting bivvies next! 25lbs sounds about right for the bivvies I did back in the day, with the old plastic karrimor bags etc. Good fun.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Gary, still use this set up quite alot, can use it all year round, if your tough ! .....thanks Pat

[@GreencampRhodie]

Helpful insight. The Book of The Bivvy is a must read.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

RhodieFreedomCamp yes a great little book that, hope video was useful, all the best Pat

[@k956upg]

Great tips from an experienced adventurer I don't know anywhere in the Lake District I'd love to go but have no idea where to camp...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Dan Servante Hi Dan if your wanting to camp in the Lake District then the internet will give you the campsite info, if your wanting to wild camp as I do then just head up into the hills, not too high or remote to start with. Find a nice concealed spot, camp late leave early and thats it. All the best Pat

[@rusrus29]

You've really started a trend in the UK ..campsites are down on numbers hehe..Great videos!.. Thank You so much..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nothing like a wildcamp high on the hills, Pat

[@sjb9272]

Hey Pat, just enjoyed this older video of your bivy set up. I’ve recently got myself one and am loving the freedom of having such a lightweight shelter that you can take anywhere ! Thanks for the vid, and I’ll have a look at the book you recommended too. Ps, did you ever do the derwent watershed walk ? It’s one I’ve wanted to do for ages …. All the very best. Yours, Steve

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Steve, yes love bivvying, you can camp in some amazing places where you would never get a tent in, and still enjoy the reading chapters from the book. Never did the watershed walk, maybe one day when fitter...... thanks Pat

[@natedwards7019]

great vids mate, thanks for taking the time to post them ..sub'd

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nat and thanks for comments, I enjoy filming and editing the videos and its always great to get comments back, thanks Pat

[@steveelliott3514]

Just getting into bivvy camping, great video, thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A more adventurous style of wild camping I like to think, thanks Pat

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Nice job.like the bivy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Derrick Murphy Hi Derrick the bivvy is great for lightweight camping in fine weather, very light but comfortable as hoop keeps fabric off you, all the best Pat

[@jasonsteeper6548]

Hi patrick absolute brilliant channel love every minute of it. You have inspired me to get out and do some wild camping this will complement my passion for photography. I have never been wild camping so been through your vlogs and took notes of what you use. Please could you tell me what material you use to make your foot prints for your tents. And what water carrier bag/sack do you use for water that needs filtering. Many thanks in advance and keep safe jason from lincolnshire.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jason, great decision to get out wildcamping, you,LL love it.The foot prints are usually bought specific for that tent, although did make one for the bivvy bag, used a heaver PU nylon do not remember it's exact name, all the best Pat

[@coocookachoo2806]

Great light weight set up, you have an amazing collection of gear, how about a look into Patrick's gear closet? Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah would make a good vidio, suppose we all thought of collect gear over the years. I,be tried to split it into winter and summer gear now and organised it a bit better, thanks Pat

[@zeberdee1972]

Thanks for the video , I got some very useful tips there :-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

nathan whitworth Hi Nathan it's suprising how lightweight to can get your pack down to with a bit of planning. Lightweight obviously means less comfort, just about getting a happy medium, thanks Pat

[@paulrichmond5836]

Great video, very informative. We visit similar places.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Paul Richmond Hi Paul glad you enjoyed the video, we are certainly lucky to have the Peak District to walk and wild camp in. thanks for watching Pat

[@S.G..E555]

God I want to go walking and camping right now.. great video thanks 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes can,t be a better place to be, on your own out in the wilds, the best place to be, all the best Pat

[@niro750]

Nice video mate, cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dougie, all the best Pat

[@CamperVanHandyMan]

Great kit

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes built it up over several trips to give me a lightweight bivvying kit for summer time temperatures, all the best Pat

[@CamperVanHandyMan]

We are going to do a similar vid in the not too distant future, we carry similar stuff, not always to camp out, more for emergency use than anything when we are on long treks :-)

[@mattbradley1716]

...and thanks for the book recommendation - added to my Kindle!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Matt Bradley Hi Matt The book is very inspiring as well as informative all the best Pat

[@AndyMorfett]

Nice video Patrick and great channel. Glad I subbed. atb Andy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy and glad you liked channel, mostly wild camping but I do go off on other interests from time to time, thanks for subbing all the best Pat

[@TheGardener54uk]

good video , and one massive garden lol

[@stushikesandrides]

Thanks Pat. My biggest mistake was carrying 3 litres of water and wet food. They, combined weigh more than anything else in my pack. I've ordered a Sawyer water filter since returning and will look at everything else as you suggest.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Stuart,thought I had replied but comments seem to dissapear. Yep the Sawyer water filter is so small and light and really saves weight not having to carry water, and not too expensive at 25/30 pounds. Thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@millgate]

Hi Pat, loving the videos. Just a tip, in future it would be great if you could link to the products in the video description. You could also make an amazon account and create a referral campaign so that when people buy products through your link you get some commission. All the best!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for suggesting Josh, due to my age my IT skills arm t that great, it makes sense what you say, will have to see, Pat

[@millgate]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Hey Pat, don't let your age hold you back, you seem very able and creative, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Ollahoj56tq5Y

[@sosteve9113]

nice bivy good luck with it atb steve

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve just checking old comments might of missed you all the best Pat

[@geoffreybywater518]

Good set up

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Geoffrey, yes it's a good lightweight set up, thanks Pat

[@bertiewooster9222]

thank you for this video,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for that glad it was useful, thanks Pat

[@Daracdor]

Thank you for this video & all the info Pat . I wonder if you can add the names & specs of your gear written on this page , or add them to this comment please . I wish , after seeing your quests to try it too . I allways had a notion to adventure this way deep inside & now ... Im gonna do it .

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Yes I like this simple blokey approach and presenter would be an ideal walking / camping companion. Did I miss it or did our friend neglect to mention a small trenching tool ( foldable ally as I have ) or trowel for toilet hole digging ?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew and thanks for kind words, I did, nt have a entrencher but a small plastic trowel, all the best Pat

[@magoo1uk2003]

Good video im thinking on getting this bivvi for camping ti lighten my pack thanks for the info

[@patrickdickinson6492]

paul mcgowan Hi Paul certainly would lighten your pack and so easy to set up, thanks for watching Pat

[@tonycheetham2954]

great stuff mate sheffield lad miself tend to use mili surplus

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tony I try and use lightweight gear when wild camping as I have to carry it and rely on it in bad weather, but for general knocking about in woods, fishing etc then you can,t beat the quality of ex WD gear, I have several camo jackets some I,ve had since I was a lad, my German parka is the warmest coat I have you can, t beat it for quality materials and zips buttons etc, all the best Pat

[@martinwa6382]

prepping for the West Highland Way & your vids r really helping. (how long wld it take to hike round that garden btw? looks huge.. & very nice😆)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Martin, hope yo have a nice trip on highland Way sounds like a great walk. When i bought the house it was the garden I was after first and the house second Thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@WorldSurvivalist]

Brilliant

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+World Survivalist Thanks for watching and commenting all the best Pat

[@europa1387]

Great stuff mate. Just got a Rab Ridge Raider, looking to get out some time next week in it. The pole is a pretty tight fit into the eyelets isn't it, paranoid about snapping it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes really tight especially when dismantling and trying to get the pole out,, I pulled so hard was afta I was going to tear something.....great place to spend the night though......all the best Pat

[@europa1387]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Cheers mate I'd best be careful then lol

[@05Rudey]

That's an awesome bivvy.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+05Rudey Yes its a great bivvy bag simple to put up lightweight and enables you to have a good nights sleep almost anywere and very discreet. Thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@Kg51Edelweiss]

Great video letting us see what you take and how you set up where did you get the footprint from

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Kg51Edelweiss Hi there,the footprint I made, got the materiel from pennine outdoor and cut the coffin shaped footprint out and sewed elastic for pegging points. Thanks Pat

[@Liveforadventure913]

Great videos, makes me want to get my bivvy bag out. Keep up the good work.

[@Arctutus1]

Hi Pat, Excellent and informative videos, which I have really picked up some great tips from watching. As an ex-squaddie, the kit I was used to using was tough but not lightweight. Thanks for the guidance to what good lightweight kit to go for. Just out of interest, could you tell me where you obtained your footprint for your ran ridge raider bivvy please? Thanks to your vids, I have just got one, and can see the benefits of getting a footprint sheet for it. Thanks. All the best. Trev.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Arctutus1 Hi Trev glad you enjoyed videos I really enjoy making them. The footprint for the Rab Ridge Raider I made myself. The material was bought from Pennine Outdoor you will find it on the internet, it is identified as P2GR material a 2 oz coated nylon weight about 90 gms per m2. I basically made a paper pattern cut the material about 20mm oversize then sewed a hem all the way round. I then sewed 6 webbing loops on so the footprint could be pegged out using the same Rab Ridge Raider pegging points. Hope this helpful best of luck Pat

[@Arctutus1]

+Patrick Dickinson Thanks Pat, that's really helpful. I really do appreciate the info. I'll get cracking into sorting a footprint for the bivvi. Looking forward to getting back out into the wilderness for a bit of peace and quiet. All the best. Trev.

[@Outback10]

Thanks Patrick. Just starting out! After 7 years road cycling and competing. Did a 18 mile yomp today (Stanage) and whacked...Can you recommend a good waterproof jacket that I can layer up for all seasons. Anthony.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Difficult to say Anthony, there are so many out there, and I,ve not bought a new one for several years, thanks Pat

[@WOLFROY47]

i wonder why you didnt get the camouflaged version of the bivvy ?

[@plutoplatters]

the bivvy is really a genius/easy thing !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes lightweight and so easy to set up, thanks Pat

[@tomhughes2397]

Ever tried multi-day contacts? I always use them while out camping, you can sleep in them for up to 6 days!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Tom Hughes Hi Tom yes they would of been great, given up on contacts after 30 years wear glasses or nothing round camp now, thanks for info, Pat

[@erikviking817]

When weather is very wet im using my terra nova discovery bivi to cover my sleeping bag inside the Ridge raider bivi.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Erik, sounds a good idea, I have thought of similar cover when in tent on cold and wet weather, so as to keep down bag dry. I tend to only bivvy when weather is forecaster as dry. Thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@shrekjuniors]

Hi Patrick. I really like your videos. What material did you use for the footprint? How thick is it?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Baddabing Hi the footprint in this video was made from P2GR material from Pennine Outdoor Ltd it is a 2 oz nylon coated ripstop nylon weight 90 grams per metre sq it offers some protection and keeps the Bivvy clean. You can buy that material or heaver and lighter ones from Penninne Outdoor on the internet

[@RoadToFreedom29]

hi Patrick come across your Chanel today and i have got to say i love your videos. i live in mansfield shoulnt mind meeting up for a wild camp in the peaks if you would be up for it?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lee Buckley Hi Lee thanks for comments, Mansfield not far away, my camping a bit hit and miss get out when I can, all the best for 2018. Pat

[@thiagodamatta2829]

Hello Patrick, Congratulations for the videos. I'm thinking about buying the Rab bivvy. I've got the Uber from Miles Gear but I find it very bulky and noisy. I'm looking for something more lean but with enought space not to lose confort. Can you comment on its internal size? I tend use much space when sleeping with legs well opened. What about its waterproofness? Can it stand quite heavy rains in case you are suddenly caught by it at night and don´t have time to throw a tarp over it? I read a review on the Rab website saying that the floor material lets water in a bit. keep posting! Thank you, Thiago

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi ThaigoThe Rab Ridge Raider bivvy is quite roomy inside I,am 5 foot 10 inch and slim build and find it very roomy inside, length wise plenty of room at bottom. The top area I find I have room for various bits of gear all my filming equip and various bits of clothing, I store my rucksack and boots outside. So on the whole I would say its pretty roomy. As for waterproofness I pick and choose when to bivvy as it would be a pain to cook etc if rainy so never used it in heavy rain, also never had any problems with any water coming in. Hope useful Thanks Pat

[@tommonaghan111]

Great video. What’s the footprint made of? Waterproof?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tom it's some ground sheet material I bought from ether Pennine Outoor or profabrics, somewhere in the comments I have answered the same question in more detail hope helpful, Pat

[@michaelwhittaker5432]

Another great film , how ever I dont like hooped bivis think they are really dangerous , as a former army medic I have seen to many guys set up their bivis then through exhaustion fall a sleep in to their stove as they are cooking ,easily done just have a quick cig whist your rations boil then - bang you a sleep , I full appreciate about light weight camping Im back in to it my self but you really must have a tent you can sit up in and sort your personal admin out sat up , for the sake of weight are u really gaining using a bivi rather than a tent to save a mear kilo ?? just an opinion here and by no means been negative this is a well put together tutorial i'm just of the old school old man now mentality of expect the best - prepare for the worst ,

[@TwoHandUke]

Hi Patrick, how did you make the footprint for the Rab Ridge Raider and what fabric did you use?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I did make a footprint, out of groundsheet material from Pennine Outdoors fabrics, just a matter of making a paper pattern and sewing it up.........Pat

[@timgay3485]

Thanks for the video. i thought the Rab Ridge Rider had 2 poles.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tim,used the very Ridge Raider last month, definitely just one hooped pole, you must be thinking of another hoped bivvy, thanks Pat

[@timgay3485]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Many thanks. I appreciate the quick reply.

[@sebastianforbes1]

thanks !.. is the RRR still going strong ?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes still using it perfect in summer, made good use of it and the insect mesh saved me from a terrible night with the midges, thanks Pat

[@michaeltempleton789]

I like your foot print idea. Did you make that (cut to shape) and stitch in the tabs for the pegs?? What material and how was it measured - (i.e. did you cut some material around the erected bivvy?). Is it just tarp material?

[@pshearduk]

The footprint looks like it's a dedicated Rab Ridge Raider footprint. Not a home made one.

[@michaeltempleton789]

Thanks for info update

[@Jesusandbible]

I prefer the original Jack Wolfskin Gossamer, dont like tho the updated Gossamer. Packs bigger because realistic about bag sizes, and very good groundsheet.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jesusandbible Sounds interesting and very lightweight great for lightweight pack, thanks Pat

[@Jesusandbible]

can you watch my survival video about a REAL future survival scenario and give me your reaction? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqbRk32IhZ53sKs

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jesusandbible yes I will have a look thanks Pat

[@shaneprendergast17]

Hi, the groundsheet you are putting down at 2mins 40, does this come with the tent?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Shane no I made the ground sheet myself to protect the expensive bivvy, I can let you have details of materials I used if you want then, thanks Pat

[@Blaze76167]

Hi Pat im a new sub after watching this video and i was just do i need a tarp with this setup

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Louie I have never used a tarp with my ridge raider bivvy, but I pick and choose my weather when I go out and tend to just use it when its dry. If it was raining then would be uncomfortable cooking outside in rain so tarp would be useful, but when you weigh up the weight of the bivvy and tarp then a lightweight tent might make more sense. on the whole a great bivvy, but perhaps limited to fine weather. hope useful all the best Pat

[@Blaze76167]

Thanks very much Pat quite useful - Louie

[@WOLFROY47]

enjoyed watching someone else, doing the work, for a change, the army made a completely waterproof sleeping bag, with a hood, dont know whether you can still get them, havnt looked, they make a sleeping mat with a built in pump, you pump it with the palms of your hands, way better than going dizzy blowing it up, i made my own burner, based on the old paraffin heater, uses any flammable liquid, a couple of old tins and a built in wick, you pour the liquid in the middle, the wick soaks it up, you dont need a lot, you just drop a lighted match into the middle, and once it warms up, its like cooking on a gas ring, small lightweight and when you want to put it out, you just cut off the air to the middle bit, they do sell similar ones now but my design is better, and, i beat them to it, ha ha, the advantage of working in engineering all that time, and only cost a few pence and a bit of savvy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

WOLFROY47 yes I,vsseen some similar bivvy bag I find this set up very easy to carry, set up and the hoop keeps the fabric off your face. Your stove is a great piece of kit, Pat

[@alangee2200]

Hi Patrick :) Please may I ask where you got your bivi "footprint" or how you made it / what you used ? It's just what I am after - I have a Snugpak Ionosphere bivi and yours would be perfect ++++++++ Billiant video's, Many thanks. Alan

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Alan just looked back at similar question I had. I made the footprint out of a material bought on line from Pennine Outdoor. The fabric is a 2 oz coated nylon identified as P2GR if they still produce it. Basically made a paper pattern, cut the fabric 20mm oversize so I could sew a hem all the way round. I then sewed 6x webbing loops on, 6 elasticated loops would be a good idea, then pegged it out using the biv vy pegs. Hope this helpfull all the best Pat

[@alangee2200]

Perfect !! Thank you very much :) ALT Alan.

[@130June]

Very good video. Can you tell me if the pegs are very strong, or should I buy stronger ones? also, have you any experience of using a foam Army mat? Do you recommend taking a rubber mallet for pegs? Thanks. June

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+130June Hi June the pegs that came with the Rab ridge Raider are adequate for pegging out the bivvy as they do not have to do much just hold everything in place. I would not use a mallet due to carrying the weight, a handy stone or your foot should push them in OK . I have used a foam mat years ago but they are bulky and very hard to sleep on. Thanks for watching June and enjoy your camping, Pat

[@130June]

Thanks Patrick, that is a good help to me.

[@WOLFROY47]

i kept waiting for you to go rescue your bivvy bag that blew away

[@patrickdickinson6492]

WOLFROY47 It won,t get far

[@davidwoodward7020]

hi partick,me my better half are looking at wild camping up kinderscout etc...were struggling keeping the kit weight down..your sleeping mat looks perfect.i cant quite get the name of its...Norse Skin?i cant find it anywhere,and can you get a double..you recon theyre durable and not easily punctured?thanks,david

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David if you are walking up Kinder scout then you will want lightweight gear but not so lightweight that it does,nt keep you warm, its finding a happy medium between weight and comfort. The mat I mentioned is a Vaude Norrsken sleeping mat I think mine is a short one to fit in my bivvy bag. They are reasonable strong I always put a foil mat underneath , more for protection than warmth, don,t think I showed it on my video. I ,am not sure if you can get a double hopefully when you find it on the web there will be more information, hope helpful all the best Pat

[@davidwoodward7020]

cheers for the reply patrick.well ive just bought a coleman tasman 2 tent,weighing 4.4kg..but i have bought titanium rod for a tenner from china to replace the pegs(each peg'll weight 3g instead of 26g,with,20 in all) and pole end peg rings and aluminium poles for a tenner too..i think ive knocked about 1.5kg off it in all..so not bad for quite a comfy tent for an over nighter...ive been searching for lightweight double mats and unfortunatley as the sleeping compartment tapers they wont go in unless its 3/4..so two singles it is..i will check on the vaude and thanks for the advice..i found this site in china has some interesting stuff.have a browse patrick..the link is direct to a lightweight camp mat@500g is a hell of alot better than the 1.5kg ones weve got from argos i think!haha...good idea with the foil mat.....to behonest this is a kind of a nostalgic trip.im 45 now,the first and last time i did this i was 7 and with my dad.for my birthday id been bought a tent,back pack,stove and sleeping bag and we camped up the top..ive still got the camping gaz stove and my dads old karrimor ally frame ruck sack..so thats getting used.not neccersarily for sentimental reasons..you can tie a small aluminium stool to it and its acts as a back rest...the straps leave something be desired in comfort.change them and its not bad back pack i recon.thanks again,david. .p.s though we get around camping in various ways.ive a huge polycotton outwell tent and anything inbetween.the lightweight kit we hope this year we can lob in my fishing dinghy and go find great secluded beaches in anglesey.weve found a few but never stayed over night...heres the link for you,i hope it works...do tell me what you think?...www.aliexpress.com/item/Ultralight-Sleeping-Pad-Moistureproof-Inflatable-Hand-Press-Inflating-Dampproof-Air-Pad-Outdoor-Camping-Tent-Air-Mat/32807870244.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.277.vuK5Ew

[@davidwoodward7020]

blinkin heck those vaude mats aint cheap...the 500g chinese ones are £39

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes they are expensive but if your going to make good use of it, and like treating yourself why not, Pat

[@davidwoodward7020]

fair enough pat and what youre doing is way out most peoples comfort zone,why not ease up on the hardships where ever you can

[@1Mrsensitive]

Is it really quicker than a one man tent like a Hilleburg akto...you got all the same gear..so no saving there

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Stephen Kennedy Hi Stephen yes quicker and easier to set up thanks the Akto, but not alot in it, just a different type of camping, you save a bit of weight, quicker to set up, but you loose out on comfort especially if it's raining, thanks Pat

[@adeel256]

Have you tried the bivvy in snow conditions? I'm wondering how would it hold up.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Not yet I, ve used it in freezing conditions but not in snowfall, I tend to pick dryer days to go as the rain or snow makes cooking etc difficult. You would be OK to bivvy on the snow and be alright with light snowfall. If the snow was heavy the weight would flatten the bivvy bag and your sleeping bag and not allow it to loft. alot of snow might bury as low profile.Would be interesting to find out I might try it next winter for the fun of it. Thanks Pat

[@adeel256]

Patrick Dickinson Thanks for replying. I'm going to try it next month (Down in Australia). I'm not expecting the snowfall to be heavy, if at al and it's only one night. So should be interesting.

[@WOLFROY47]

you wont believe it, was just looking, at a vietnam pilots survival pack, and inside, is curtain netting mosquito protective, hand and arm covering, also one to go over your head, they beat me to the idea, theirs was black

[@patrickdickinson6492]

WOLFROY47 sounds a great peice of kit

[@RickallsBushcraft01]

whats the name of that bivi bag tent? I want one lol

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Rickalls Hi there, its a Rab Ridge Raider Bivvy Thanks for watching Pat

[@jimhammond6395]

What about going to the bog

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Do you need that explaining, how old are you !

[@mann8spa]

Bud, what's the make of sleeping bag? How can I get one?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi sorry for delay must of missed some comments the sleeping bag is a PHD, you will find it on web, the bag can be made to your own spec, thanks Pat

[@assacoon]

Who installed your fence mate?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nick, all done by myself, most of it I did 25 years ago, lasted well, had a concrete mixer at the time so those post are well concreted in, might take me a bit longer know especially digging the post holes, all the best Pat

[@AndyWardle]

Patrick Dickinson I’m after a new fence pat. Just saying like. I have beer for you 😉

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@AndyWardle Andy, I love building fences, any outdoor, but, "we have to say at home" ..... another time, all the best Pat

[@AndyWardle]

Patrick Dickinson damn 😂 hope you’re staying well Pat. It’s ridiculous how the weather is playing tricks on us.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@AndyWardle Yes sat out in the sun drinking Hobgoblin Gold in April, rather be up on Kinder Scout, Pat

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

So many stakes used/needed. This might not work as easily if you camp on hard, packed ground

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Herminigildo Jakosalem Yes I can see your point as 8 pegs are required, usually I can find soft ground and much preferred for comfort. If are was rocky or dried really hard then a simple bivving bag probably best. thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@margarets195]

What happens when it starts raining heavily. Do u get wet in the bivvy pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Tend to bivi when dry weather forecasted, if it does rain then try and find over like a cave or similar, thanks Pat

[@margarets195]

@@patrickdickinson6492 OK pat thanks for that

[@andybroddy9670]

Hi where do you keep your backpack when your in the bivvy?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, backpack, boots and few other items in bin liners outside bivvy, Pat

[@andybroddy9670]

@@patrickdickinson6492 sweet I do alot of night fishing in the winter and any tips to keeping warm in winter will be a big help

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@andybroddy9670 Hi Andy,I did a vidio about 3 years ago. ", how to keep warm in winter ". Should answer your questions, thanks Pat

[@leonperry123]

Link for the radio? Thx anyone

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Mini radio on ebay

[@allwaysinquire6212]

Bivi bags suck heavy no room ,only saving grace is the size once up harder to see, I have two tents the same weight as that bivi no contest really way better in the wet a ton more room to get changed etc.

[@jaibannister4448]

How did you make your bivi footprint ?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jai, basically, made a paper template under the bivvy, cut the groundsheet 25mm oversize, hemmed it all the way round, and sewed on 6 elastic loops to fasten to pegs, just like the footprint's they make, thanks Pat

[@jaibannister4448]

@@patrickdickinson6492 awesome, what material did you use?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It was a material I bought from Point North or Pennine Outdoor specifically for lightweight groundsheets, probably like 4 oz PU but more flexible, somewhere in all these comments is the actual material because I have been asked before, thanks Pat

[@jaibannister4448]

@@patrickdickinson6492 thankyou very much

[@bilal874]

You seem to be very experienced, can you take me out with you? I won’t bother you too much I promise.😬

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi tend to camp on my own, it's how I like it, thanks Pat

[@peterpohan3850]

What material did you used to make a ground sheet? Please let me know I have just bought the Ridge Raider and want to do the same. Thx.

[@steveelliott3514]

Yes, that would be good to know for beginners.

[@johnvancamper1987]

Hi Peter. You don't need and protection as the bathtub bottom is pretty durable. I've used mine loads. Just clear the ground well. You could always go for a cheap foam pad below it as well as your quality airbed inside if you liked. Extra comfort for the same or little more weight than an extra durable ground sheet. btw I never peg mine out or take guy lines. I just get in it as soon as the pole is in place while still standing and then lay down. As soon as I'm out of it in the morning its packed away. I tried a bivi with no poles....too closed in. I tried the Ridge Raider with the excellent pegs but it was just not necessary unless you need to leave your shelter set up. I don't. Hope this helps someone. John

[@WOLFROY47]

if i wanted to take the absolute minimum it would be, swiss army knife a ball of string large plastic sheet with built in eyelets something to start a fire a small led torch 2 liters of water, and a large tin cup, ide make my own tent poles and securing pegs out of wood now you know why, i like wooded areas, minimum medical kit including sutures scissors and tweezers and antiseptic cream, and wide elastic bandage large, and some night light candles, ive always got folding scissors and tin opener on my keyring anyway, luxury item toilet paper and a completely foldable spade, that has its own pouch and goes on your belt, the edge of which includes a wood saw yep army issue, if i was going somewhere where i couldnt have a fire my home built stove and fuel, and of course, a spoon for stirring and eating, my plastic sheet doubles as a waterproof coverall, bung that lot in a framed rucksack, its got a wide strap, sits on your lower back if, i was taking a sleeping bag, it would go on top, behind my head, dead leaves bracken make a good mattress and pillow, if you dont like blue or green plastic, camouflage it with paints, shades of greens and browns work well, just blob them on randomly, flat rather than gloss works best, god thats a mouthful, ive left out the obvious attire if i was in your area i would adjust it accordingly

[@patrickdickinson6492]

WOLFROY47 yeah thats certainly travelling light and relying on natural materials around you, hats off to you for such a adventurist spirit, all the best Pay

[@hupiemcgillis1457]

Nice bivvy but looks kind of small. I'm 6.2 and 260 lbs, do you think i fit in this bivvy?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Hupie McGillis Hi Hupie, I think the bivvy would be a bit small for you I,am 5 10 and 160 lb so it suits me fine to sleep in. There,s nowhere to store gear that has to be kept outside in waterproof stuff sack. Its not that straight forward to get in like sliding into a pipe, but once your in its warm and comfy and I get a great nights sleep. There maybe some larger bags available, the bigger the bag the more weight though. Hope this helpful, thanks Pat

[@phillvallace]

my bag is always more then 25lbs jealous

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Phill Wallace Hi Phill, when I started backpacking years ago my rucksack was around 25 lb but over years with new gear I have slowly reduced the weight although some of the lightweight gear is very expensive. iIthink a lightweight tent and sleeping bag reduce the main weight and don,t forget the pack itself 3 lb can be saved here and then slowly try and lighten up your other gear. Enjoy your wild camps Pat

[@phillvallace]

+Patrick Dickinson most of the time have done alpine trips so need lots of other gear but we will see if i can do some lighter trips this summer, carrying water is nearly 12lbs thou lol just started tramping this year so still got a lot of stuff to get my tent & sleeping bag are both 600g heavier than yours so can save some weight there may get a summer bag at some stage we will see but you can get tents pretty close to 1kg so seems like a better option, i just have a really basic 600g bivy at the moment in case of getting caught out going to a hut =P other people i've seen use them get pretty wet from contention maybe in mid summer they might be a bit nicer

[@MrHairyTeabag]

+Phill Wallace 5kg of water? I use a Sawyer mini water filter - can be used to drink straight from a stream or refill your water bottle/bag. Fantastic piece of kit - only thing it can't filter is dissolved chemicals (ie. don't take water that is running off a farmer's field!)

[@phillvallace]

+MrHairyTeabag on some trips here you wont really find any water so have to carry it about like 3,4 litres, on other trips you can be drinking from streams hourly so only need 1 litre or two, don't think many people bother using filters etc here much unless it was on farmers land normally just drink straight from rivers or tarns & look highly disappointed apon running water when on farmers land