CAVE solo BIVVY CAMPING in MIDGE HELL! Malham Cove Victoria Cave - Epic Drone YORKSHIRE DALES UK

[@shawnal3027]

Poor Blue! I would totally have bailed, at least for his sake! You guys are troopers

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was a tough night but once in the cave we were okay😬

[@keithtanner2806]

One of my first caves along with Horseshoe, Jubilee and Attermire in 1951. Has the warning sign of roof collapse disappeared? Several years ago a 20ton slab of roof collapsed due to over a century of weathering as a result of the Victorians blasting the massive opening you see now. The original entrance is believed to be the narrow slit hugher up to the left of the current one. If you had gone to the right from the entrance you might have seen an opening just above head height and accessed over an awkward convex outcrop. A few yards in is a cosy sandy chamber perfect for a bivvy. I haven’t used it but I know of several who have. I am afraid caving without a helmet is not a good idea although Victoria is less likeky to give you a headache than most

[@andrewplatt]

Blue is amazing with the cattle very well trained 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes he’s very good! He obviously instinctively wants to chase everything that moves 👍

[@daleswildswim]

Those midges!!! BTW - Attermire Cave is a bit of a sod to get at.... very high on the hilside and requires light scrambling and one rather airy bit on a ledge then a step across a gap (bit like on Jack's Rake). Fascinating once in.... remains of a Roman Chariot burial found in that one - and how on earth they got it up there in the first place is anyone's guess!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I need to find it😉

[@fred-kendall]

Tried this place out last weekend with a couple of schoolmates. It was a pain to find in the heavy fog, but we didn't have any issues with midges because of the colder weather. Brilliant little spot, even if you do have to share it with some crows. Cheers for the reccomendation. 👍

[@DeanReadYorkshire]

What a fantastic dog, your training and handling is amazing. great video to 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! Between me and my dad we have the dog well trained. They do take time but it’s worth it in the long run. I feel for the people who have no control of their dogs so have to have them constantly on a lead and if not they just shout at them! I actually feel more sorry for the dogs 🤔😬

[@angelalynch9584]

Well done you made it! 😁. The midgies looked horrendous. Your videos are brilliant. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Angela. That was one of the hardest nights being eaten alive

[@AngeMorley]

My fave place ever up there. You walked right past Attermire cave its perfect for a bivvy I was in it 3 weeks ago on a circular from Settle to Cleatop woods then across the tops from Scalebar Force. There are some cool caves on the side of Giggleswick scar youd enjoy them. Need ropes for some of them near the quarry though. I love Settle❤️🥾

[@jg2213]

Wow that is one well trained dog, i'm sure dads calm voice helped. My labrador is gone the second they start mooing.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks. Me and my dad have both put time in to making sure he is well trained but it’s so worth it as it’s way easier with a well trained dog and safer.

[@niallharran]

Bloody midges! Itchy just watching this! 😖 Good to see you cooking some food and showing how easy it is to make a simple and filling meal, it's getting commonplace now to see all outdoor KZbinrs using dehydrated meals. This is a refreshing change. Finally I was blown away with how Blue lay and let that cow sniff him. Outstanding behaviour, a credit to you both 👏👏👏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

If I need to cut weight I’ll use dehydrated meals but I feel I’m not getting enough goodness with them that’s why I’ll carry and add broccoli or similar to them. Blue is very well trained and he trusts me and I guess feeds off my ‘calm’ in those situations. Thanks Niall

[@christinewood8331]

Yes it was scary all those mums

[@margaretwebster2516]

Lovely filming, I've camped many times at Goredale Scar, best part of Yorkshire.

[@christinewood8331]

You do choose some great music to suit the mood i enjoyed the surf waves at a beach

[@MrBrianc1975]

This video made me itch whilst sitting in my lounge!! Well done for persevering though it was a great video.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was probably my most uncomfortable camp ever😂. Midges are the seed of the devil.

[@petergriffiths799]

You took one for the team there Al! Great video again.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

All for my subscribers 😂😂😂. It was torture but I’m not a quitter! 😬

[@js8971]

😁... Amused... Thankyou... Strata and sediment.. You survived... Bring on the snow.

[@mytripUK]

This landscape is fantastic👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@Causa_Mor]

My head is now none stop itching ! Well played for sticking that one out mate !

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yeah thanks man! I’d survive any torture after surviving that. One to remember!

[@williammay6879]

Christ, I got a some bites out on kinder last night but I won’t complain after watching that. That looked like room 101 level at times. 😂😂 Good on yer and the dog for sticking it out.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That night I had all the midges in the UK. I’ve barely seen midges this year too but that night was horrendous!

[@brendansweeney4963]

Great video creidt to your family and you on your well trained dog blue all best to you and blue keep on tracking

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes training a dog takes time but it pays off👍

[@chrisbeetroot]

Lord of The Flies! Great video mate. We’re heading into a third week of Lockdown 2.0 here in Sydney, so the new adventure was a welcome tonic. Poor old Blue. You’ll get him a midge net for next time.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Glad you found my channel from way over there! Awesome!!! A dog midge net… 🤔 a money maker 😂

[@slprn67]

Blue surely is a very entertaining company. Love seeing him in your videos. Landscape is beautiful

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

We are definitely a good team! Thanks my friend

[@andyadventures2841]

Greetings from fellow Walker, Really enjoyed this. Love walking in the Yorkshire Dales. . 💚 🙏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

The Dales are beautiful and generally not as busy as the lakes although a few places can be! Cheers.

[@cynthiagibson3069]

I'm sorry Bush but all that bird stuff is hilarious 😂😆

[@malcolminstone4213]

Jackdaws not crows! Another brilliant film, love it.

[@martincurtis6445]

I've watched 5 or 6 of your vids now and I've got to say they are bloomin' brilliant! Keep 'em coming lad, and keep on enjoying yourself :)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Martin👍. I’m hoping all my videos will give something to people😬👊

[@martincurtis6445]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE They certainly do! Even when you're being attacked by midge hordes or having your tent battered by storm Arwen, your sense of adventure shines through it all. This is what it's all about. Long may you continue :)

[@mickonthemove1272]

Enjoyed this, great vid as usual. Found myself having flash backs to a camp on Ben Ledi with all the midgies you encountered. Nasty little sods they are.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Mick! That was the worst I’ve ever had! Next time I’ll be taking reinforcements!

[@mickonthemove1272]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE a lighter and a can of cheap deodorant ought to do it.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Definitely!😂😂😂

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

Jesus! Those midges are insane!! Fair play for sticking it out mate. poor blue he is a right trooper!! Loving the drone shots as well, the videos are getting better every time. 👍🏻

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Steve! I’m trying my best. I’m very confident but I’m never one for being the centre of attention so getting use to the camera takes time.

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

I can imagine mate. Your doing a good job though bud, you can see you are getting more comfortable with each video. Keep up the good work mate.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks!

[@mjojrjr6231]

I should have watch this before I went last weekend for my 2nd wild camp. Those midges is indeed a pain.

[@steveb4066]

A few years back we parked up outside St. Leonard's church in Chapel-Le-Dale to get changed before a caving trip down Mereghyll. Whilst we were underground the midges came out and our post caving changing experience was pure misery! Once we'd changed, the car was full of them. We had to drive back to Ingleton with all the windows wide open to try and get rid of them. Pure unadulterated misery!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 they are worse than bears and hippos

[@morgs4mountains]

Good to see the video after my friend and I met you above Malham. Have enjoyed watching your videos.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Brilliant thanks! It was lovely meeting you and well done on your trek. Shame we have to go back to normal life!

[@SupaPuffer]

Ive watched loads of your videos for days because Im depressed and unwelll. Had to stop and leave a comment on this 2 year old video because i havent stopped laughing at you trying to eat dinner in a blizzard of midges! First time ive laughed in weeks! Poor you, but thank you for making me laugh 😅

[@jacquelinejunor9994]

Bushman & Blue, You've just reminded me to take my midge repellent on my next w camp Exped, I normally put 2 squirts on my neck, and they completely Stop biting me xx

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂definitely take it👌

[@jacquelinejunor9994]

I will, For Sure, B'man & Blue, it's Scottish Highland Midgies I will have to contend with on Thursday 😌

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

A tennis racket too then covered in sellotape 😂

[@jacquelinejunor9994]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Ahhh, That's a Great idea B'man & Blue lol, I don't own a tennis racket, alas, but what I Do own, is a Squash Racket, I will Whack and Squash those insane little blighters whilst thinking of Bushman & Blues 2021 camp at those Caves where the 🐘🐘's and Hippo's once roamed until their Sad and untimely disappearance due to the Black Plague of MIDGIES 😌😵!!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂

[@deice3]

Reminds me of Lapland in summer, swimming in those midges. Its absolutely horrible trying to do anything when just opening your mouth gets you a mouthful of midges.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

They are the devils spawn 😂 horrible!

[@Whooosh41]

Enjoyed another great vlog, the drone footage was really good, liked that but I don't know how you tolllerated the midges, you must be mad, 8 was even ithing just watching you. Hope you cleaned Blue several times!! Keep it up. Rob

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That was a tough night! I’ve never had midges like it

[@jacqueline7118]

Good on you for sticking out those midges, they were terrible! We have blackflies and mosquitoes and I usually don't mind them while I am moving but when I stop a tent or bug shelter is a must, otherwise misery! lol The cave was really cool, enjoyed the history behind it. Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks. To say they are tiny they are horrors! I’d prefer to wrestle one of the hippos in the cave than suffer midges like that!😂

[@lucy_orangina]

So just finished watch this one, and Thanks to you I exactly know where I will pitch 😄 .. I have on this Yorkshire route also gaping gill, but Google shows me that place is permanently closed to public. BTW both quotes , in gordale scar and here made me cry.. beautiful with drone footage and music so heart touching.. Oh I'm glad that i don't have to feel silly that I carry always fresh veggie and fruit with me 😆 love cooking part..

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well if you need any tips for your adventure just ask. 👍👍👍

[@julienolan5022]

Amazed you saw that one out nothing worse than midges biting into you I was scratching my head just watching, great drone shots of the landscape.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! It was honestly an endurance event of pain!

[@twistedsister2568]

Was at Malham last week hiking. Probably my favourite place on Earth.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Just missed you! It is an amazing place. Goredale Scar is my biggest wow though 😬

[@NewEnglandwilderness]

We have Horseflys, Greenheads, sandflys(Midges) and black flies. They all bite hard.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Horrible critters 🙈

[@angelaharvey2034]

I was at Victoria cave on Wednesday minus the midges

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Lovely walk out especially with no midges😂

[@frederickridall628]

One of your best. Really sympathize with you about the midges. They don't bother some people and until recently I believed those people didn't get bitten, but apparently everybody gets bitten the same; it's just that some people don't have a reaction. Lucky buggers. You must be so proud of Blue. His absolute trust and respect for you is palpable. You choose some lovely music for your videos. The first prelude from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier featured in one I remember. I don't recognise the piano music near the start of this one. ATB

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thank you mate for appreciating my work and my lovely dog 🥰. Midges come from a place deeper than hell😂

[@lyonspainter]

Gorgeous vidiography....

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks pal. 😬

[@nickoutdoors85]

Haha brilliant Al, your best yet, had me in stitches. Made me feel guilty that I was cursing a few midgeys on my woodland camp last night! 😂 Glad you came through Midge Wars relatively unscathed, and look forward to the next instalment..

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Nick. I felt I was in the final of the SAS training and they won’t stop until I break 😂

[@earndoggy]

Al: Walk on. Blue: Are you nuts? I was BORN to do this! LOL

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂he was

[@ryanmoff1]

Great looking meal! It beats the usual tin of beans I manage. Credit for hanging in there pal!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s nice to cook a decent meal but not in midge hell! 😂

[@ryanmoff1]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE i've never seen anything like it! strange year or so.......

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was the worst I’ve ever seen! I’ve been to Scotland lots too.

[@MrStompfest]

wow midggy overload poor blue dog note to self never go cave camping lol love the use of medicine bottle lol another great video cheers mucker

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

My mum came up with the medicine bottle! She’s very good at over coming problems. Thanks mate.

[@patmatten]

Hi Al. We finally made to Malham Cove today! The weather was patchy but the low cloud cleared as we arrived, so we got some good pictures and video of our walk down. Jen made it to the top with Crystal our husky. I stayed down with the children as it wasn’t safe for them in the damp weather. Thank you for inspiring us we were excited to be following in your footsteps. Take care and stay safe Pat, Jen and the family. 🇬🇧

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well done ! A perfect family walk. Next time go in summer and take a picnic. 👍

[@tedsemonis7905]

Well in south Florida the nates as we call them are annoying but I use to hunt in the everglades and we could get mosquitos like that. get your self a bug suit for your warmer weather hikes, they weigh about 2 ounces.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 i think in the Everglades I’d be more worried about the crocodiles biting. 😂😂😂

[@tedsemonis7905]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE No but watch ///Florida Everglades Trail Camera Pickup /// Plus all the pythons

[@joehusband8479]

Oh man! Those midges were horrendous mate. You and blue did well to stick that one out. Great video 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Next time I’m taking a wind machine or a flock of midge eating birds!😂😂😂

[@angeladoms]

I'd have spent the night with the midges before going into the caves (I've seen the decent) 😲 ... Fun shoot, and blue is amazing.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 believe me the midges were worse! But yes it was very ‘decent’ like. Luckily I’m not scared. 🙈

[@hiking4nature807]

Great video, midgies love black no idea why. Struggled to find the other cave too, but it is right round the other side high up above a scree slope. Long time ago but from memory there was a road not too far.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’ll take the kids back for an adventure and find it! I’ll wear white next time or an electrocution suit. 😂

[@hiking4nature807]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE this is the one I was thinking of, not sure if will help on your next adventure. It is a fantastic place. Smoking some sage in foil helps with midgies too. Only ever seen them that bad in Scotland dalesrocks.org.uk/geological-processes/cave-formation/attermire-cave/

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Brilliant thanks. I’ll be checking it out next time I go. Packed with 10kg of sage from a distance looking like a drug dealer! 😂😂😂

[@hiking4nature807]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 😂 😂😂(Rosemary and Sage, should have said)

[@Sindrijo]

You should camp out by Mývatn (Midge-lake) in Iceland then!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 maybe not.

[@nottinghamforestsupporters8171]

Watching as I speak,blue is a great dog isn't he? Does make me nervous sometimes but you have great control with him. Another great video Hope the old man's ok Jese them midges I don't think anyone would mind you baling on that Tc from the isle of wight

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Blue is brilliant! I love him dearly. My old man is still bouncing about like tigger. Cheers mate

[@winstonsmith3690]

Gorgeous intro.

[@muffinman2889]

Had few camps with the Scottish midges really not nice 😕 end up feeling there with you for days

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes this was the worse I’ve had and I’ve been to Scotland several times. They are the devil!

[@muffinman2889]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE you no it mate

[@medievalladybird394]

That one on Your skin looked very much like a tiger mosquito. I'm sick with Covid and can't leave my b&b till it's time to go home. So I'm watching vids of Yours I haven't seen yet. What a beautiful landscape!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I hope you get back to it soon👍

[@medievalladybird394]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE me too

[@Daniel-yj3ju]

I had the exact same experience during my PhD fieldwork with mosquitos (after a flood in the area). They would bite through several layers of clothes even with very concentrated DEET repellent. I too had to eat walking with a mozzie net over my face. Horrendous. Well done staying positive (though I felt pretty sorry for Blue).

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’d prefer to sleep with aggressive bears than midges 😂

[@thegroove2000]

Nice one I need to get up there. I enjoy a good cave. Im just learning how to edit videos with adobe premiere so I also may one day create a channel dedicated to showcasing my adventures

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Awesome mate get on and have a go! Editing my videos takes at least 8hrs for each. It does not pay well 😂😂😂

[@thegroove2000]

@@BUSHMANandBLUEThanks.

[@garrygreen3210]

Belter. Well done for not bailing! As a lightweight, I’d have bailed to a nice bed in Settle, and a few beers!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was on the cards! 😂 I’m not a quitter though.

[@garrygreen3210]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Good for you, well said! It’s more of an adventure and challenge when it’s not easy, or as comfortable as perhaps one would want.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I totally agree! We all need to get out of our comfort zone sometimes

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Maybe if you braught a thermacell with you that would help with the midges or 3 of them yeah

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I think only a flame thrower or nuclear bomb would have helped in that. 😂. It would be interesting to see if it would make a difference though👍

[@pbl7559]

that cave has some of the same history as The Bone Caves of Inchnadamph in the Scottish highlands....found remains of Lynx,Brown Bears, Reindeer,Artic Foxes and even a polar bear, and the remains of 3 humans...all dating back to 470000 BCE....mad to think we had all those animals roaming round our country....great vid buddy

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Interesting! It is a mind blowing thought! It would have been wild camping back then👌

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Can't believe you continued with those midges. Think I might have bailed 😂 excellent vid buddy 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I was close to quitting! It was torture! I survived though 😬

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I've only bailed on one camp. My onetigris smokey hut collapsed on me on dartmoor in the snow.. was cooking inside too so lucky I didn't set it on fire 😬 not sure if you watch any of my vids but its a learning curve that one 😂

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Wow that could have been an epic fail! A bit like the guy on ‘alone’ who’s shelter burnt to nothing with most of his gear in. I’ll check out your channel.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE cheers buddy. Atb 👍

[@cynthiagibson3069]

I got EAT UP by midges once in a jungle. When I was younger.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Blue is definitely a well trained dog them midges are a nightmare poor blue was covered great place for an adventure atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes that was an awful night for us both. Sort of loved it though 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@ryand141]

Alan, I think you should do a video with one of those emergency shelters by life systems. Take your proper gear but spend the night in one of those in the lakes (survival situation). Thx for the vids.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I thought about more of a survival video. One day mate😉👍👍👍

[@kathyoneill3980]

don't know what's worse the midgies or the blow flies up at Roxbury downs our dog hopped out the truck got covered in flies jumped straight back in the truck 🇦🇺🙃

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Considering their size there isn’t anything as annoying!

[@aynsleycooper365]

Everyone eventually finds a personal Midge Hell - My own was in Scotland, By Aberfeldy, where it became clear that the scientists of Midge-i-5 had been told that my body chemistry contained the tools for a Weapon Of Midge Destruction. They collected samples accordingly, and I've never been back at the same time... Great upload!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 to be honest this year I had my dose in one and for the rest of the year didn’t have many.

[@ExploreAboveAndBelow]

The midgies were mad in that, fair play for sticking it out.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was a mental test of keeping calm! I just made it!😂

[@AndyWardle]

So that’s where all the midges are 😂 awful things. Allegedly essential part of the food chain. Feed the birds etc. Birds need to eat more. Love a bit explore in a cave. There’s a few over the lakes I’ve been in. Good attempt at the cooking 🧑‍🍳 chopping needs work 😂 get a lightweight chopping board fits neat in your pack weighs nowt. Saves fingers 😣 poor blue looked totally fed up with them midges. I felt for him. And so calm with the cows 🐄 well done as a lot of accidents with cows are caused by folks with dogs who panic. 👍 good example of how it should be done. Look forward to the next one. Atb 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 I was hoping to chop my fingers off so i would stop feeling them getting bitten! I have a chopping board but don’t often use it. Just extra weigh I lug around (about 15g 😂). I’m trying to show people with the dog just to take time to train them well as it’s so much easier and safer having a dog that listens and is calm. I had all the midges in the uk so you had a midge free night! 😂😂😂

[@garethwiseman94]

I’d go as far as saying midges are more pointless than wasps, great video and poor blue dog, he is so good. You also had me in tears with the drone shots at the beginning as they were of where me and my dog (also a blue mearle) had our last walk together :-(

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Oh wow! I’m sure you had an amazing time with your dog and I’m sure he/she is missed dearly. ❤️❤️❤️

[@garethwiseman94]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE missed like you would never believe every single day

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I bet! Not days I’m looking forward too. Always good memories though.

[@2E0RCS]

i camped at Arncliffe with my D of E group and that was horredous, first time ever that i never saw any young people the whole night. made me itch just watching.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Midges are the devils spawn 😭

[@geraintowen2947]

No way would I put up with those little sh!Ts. Id be out of there in no time. In fact I had to bail on my last camp Tuesday because of mosquitos. Spent several hours building an awesome shelter but had to bail. Ended up with 53 bites including 4 Horse fly ones and a shelter that will never be slept in. Enjoyed the video mate, new sub for you too!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Ace thanks and welcome to my channel.😬😊You’ll have to get back to the shelter and at least give it a night it deserves. Horse fly bites are the worst as they itch for days. I definitely prefer winter camping!

[@geraintowen2947]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I will get back there, you're right it deserves it. Yeah winter camping is by far the best! Look after yourself and Blue out there fella! 👍

[@ChrisTankCrasher]

Hats off mate, I’d of bailed. I could hardly watch you eating with those midges!!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was the worst most uncomfortable meal ever! 😂😂😂 I hope I never get that again.

[@ChrisTankCrasher]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE extra protein tho!! Haha

[@markbillington3671]

The Troglobyte episode?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’m not sure I’d live there though! 😂😂😂 only if forced too.

[@jenniferpickering9247]

Hi please could you tell me where you finger hot grab is from can only find larger hand ones? Love your videos ✌✌✌

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well I have one from IKEA which is pretty good and small but the orange one I use is from ‘GSI outdoors’. I think you can buy it on its own but my two came in a cooking kit. Thanks Jen

[@jenniferpickering9247]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE thanks so much for your fast reply getting out again this weekend! Can't wait 😁😁

[@charliebear2777]

Great video mate. Respect for sticking that midge assault out! I bet you would have rather been out in 100mph winds like last week than that 😂👌 Blue is truly an amazing dog mate to be so calm as they approach him so close is stunning self control. Most humans wouldn't be able to not move away from that looming over you let alone a dog. Keep up the great content 💚🐶🙏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

This camp was actually 50 times more uncomfortable than the storm! I’d every time take a storm summit camp over that! Thanks CB

[@paulplace4721]

The only video you've done that i've watched so far, that i'd rather be in my own bed! Well done for sticking with it, temperament of a saint you have haha, and the dog too😇

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 thanks! I’m a very calm person but that was testing! I too wanted to be in my own bed.

[@paulplace4721]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE haha for a minute there i thought you were gonna say my bed😂! Great video again mate, and your control of Blue is fantastic with the cows..amazing dog🤘

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

@@paulplace4721 any port in a storm of midges 😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulplace4721]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 😂😂😂👍

[@terrygreene1395]

Along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia we have no-see-ums…..I think they are smaller than midges….but bite just as hungrily. There’s no net that will keep them out so we would stand in the smoke of the campfire for relief or slather ourselves in insect repellent and stink ourselves silly.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes there’s nothing worse. I’d prefer to wrestle some bears😂😂😂

[@marksadventures3889]

That brings back memories, was there last year with my pal. You've got to say if there was a god, the north of England - the Dales especially were where he showed off.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It definitely is Gods own country! But why give midges 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

[@marksadventures3889]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE yeah well that's the sick humour side. Why wasps, ticks or slugs for that matter? Stay safe. Great video..thanks

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 food chain I guess🤷🏻‍♂️

[@leevww]

What drone do you use,, just came across your channel, this has taken me back 40 years,,tremendous..many thanks for the memories.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s nice to remind people of these places👍 it’s the DJI mini 2

[@leevww]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE thank you. much obliged

[@thewhofan1964]

Loved the video. Which valley was in the start of the video from the drone shots? Also, amazing control of your dog amongst the cows & calfs.

[@kimpotter3045]

Well done on sticking it out. No way would I have stayed - I’d have been off! I can recommend Smidge - tried & tested at Mardale Head (also midge hell), no bites at all and best of all it doesn’t contain deet so won’t eat through your watch strap.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Deet sounds hungry 😂! Thanks for the tip. I might buy some. It was actually midge hell.

[@ajw6715]

Looks like you needed a thermacell on that trip.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Flame thrower!

[@ajw6715]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Lol.

[@ajw6715]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE We have them little brutes here too. They are awful.

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

Well done mate - evil midges You did well so did Blue Exciting project back at home? Sounds cool Atb 👍🏽

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

You’ll love my project! Anyone who likes cooking on a fire or amazing spaces😬

[@corrvisuals]

Wot ! No broccoli ?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂

[@hadrianbuiltawall9531]

When you said you couldn't find a cave, you panned around and there's a cave in the background. Is that the one you already checked?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

There are several bits that look like they could be caves but aren’t. I was trying to find this one in particular though that I’ve been in as a kid.

[@martinhornsey1126]

Oh mate ffs i couldnt stay with that many midges. Hows your hands?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I was hoping my knife slipped and chopped them off 😂! It was awful but we made it through. Pretty ridiculous though!

[@stevensironera]

I did an ultra on the 18th June… feet are still minging 😜

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yeah mine was the 12th. My first one and I came 3rd without training but that’s why my feet are still feeling it.

[@stevensironera]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE beast 💪🏼

[@MCMOutdoors]

Feel your pain mate - midges are the curse of the summer camper...... due to climate change, I fear they're heading south! Great vid - ATB, Chris

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I definitely prefer winter camping just because of midges! That was the worst I’ve ever had though. All the midges in the UK were there that night! Cheers Chris.

[@yvonnebailey9973]

I suffer from claustrophobia so seeing you in the caves was a bit off putting. Blue is a credit to you though. How you managed to carry on with all those midges ??? Take care and thanks for sharing.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well I won’t be doing many cave camps so keep watching 😬😂. It was a complete nightmare in those midges!

[@TimmyBobinson]

Smudge fire in the cave entrance?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

A massive hoover sucking them all in to a fire! 😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@mjojrjr6231]

Honestly, those midges even dive into our noodles the moment we switch off the gas fire.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

They are the most annoying living creature on earth! That night was the worst I’ve had.

[@blackydon]

Do you have a S on your chest? You entered midge cit and stayed.😱 I really have no words. You are a very interesting strong amazing human. You make us realise what we have in life day to day. Thanks mate.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 yep an S for Stupid😂. It was actually torturous! Thanks mate.

[@blackydon]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Far from stupid. You are living your life to the full. You can’t go wrong. Stay safe.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yeah we all can live our lives better. We just need to take control of them and make good positive decisions.

[@scorpiokitty9745]

Midges, gnats, black flies, horseflies...they are all HORRIBLE this year!!!🤬 I've had to practically drown myself in gnat-oil when hiking and wild camping these last couple of weeks, -it's pure terror!!😤 Great video tho👌🇧🇻👋😊

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’ve never had midges like that though! It was awful and I only just kept my smile! Thanks.

[@scorpiokitty9745]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I know-it's extreme this year!🤬 Well done you for stickin' it out,-I would have run for the hills😂 Or rather-back to my house/car😁😅

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was on the cards! I’m no quitter though!

[@scorpiokitty9745]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I know...but sometimes one just PRAYS for a tiny cute little hurricane to appear...🌪️🦟💨😈😅

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That would have worked! 😂

[@margaretchadwick2080]

Now then poppet,it's time for the boys

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Boys and a gazillion midges!

[@Hiker1958]

I thought it was only Scotland that had midge plagues. Maybe they’re migrant Jock midges. Fair play Al, I’d have definitely baled.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

All the midges in the UK were there that night😂. It was a night I never want to repeat.

[@doodoodum10]

Well done that man, you did not cave in under duress.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 😂😂 I had to sCAVEnge for some positivity to get me through!

[@1951woodygeo]

2 smidge nets will do it .

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I’ve just bought one as my last one was rubbish!

[@ronwilkinson5158]

Great vid 👌 not my thing though

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s an acquired taste😂. One I like but not in that cave again!

[@David_Avidmind]

I have just came in from picking raspberries in the garden, getting completely eaten up by mosquitoes. I thought I would come in, relax, watch you tube and see what you and blue were up to. Now I am even more itchy. Get a thermacell, a can of Deet, and some pet dragonflies.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 yeah definitely itchy! Or scratchy?! I’m camping out now but no midges but a can of spray in my bag just in case

[@David_Avidmind]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I used to spray my dogs down with DEET too, they both lasted a lot longer than their supposed expiration dates. (Avoid where they lick)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Deet is quite a poison but works great especially against the sand flies in NZ. I think I’ll make him a full body midge net!