Chrome Hill Wild Camping On The Dragon's Back

Chrome Hill Wild Camping On The Dragon's Back.
Ever wondered what it's like to camp on the legendary Dragon's Back? Me too! Join us as we tackle the stunning Chrome Hill, another place on my list to tick off that I've camped there.
In this weeks adventure, we bring two very different tents to the test: the ultra-light OEX Bobcat 1 UL and the spacious Nordisk Oppland 2 SI. Thankfully Leon brough out something that came in real handy for me and provided me with a little bit more protection alonf with space!
Exploring the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill, often referred to as the Dragon's Back, offers an exhilarating challenge for any wild camping enthusiast. With its steep inclines and breathtaking views, it’s the perfect spot for an unforgettable night under the stars. We’ll share tips and tricks on finding the best camping spots and setting up camp safely on uneven ground.
Tackling the Elements
The Peak District is known for its unpredictable weather, and this trip was no exception. From gusty winds to unexpected showers, our tents were put to the ultimate test. See how the OEX Bobcat 1 UL's lightweight design stands up to the elements compared to the robust Nordisk Oppland 2 SI, providing us with much-needed shelter from very strong wind gusts and horrid weather the following morning.
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[@AntSurviveTheNight]

If you would like to help the channel out a little further by throwing a few quid/dollars at us for fuel so I can reach these amazing locations, then just click the link below which will take you to the "Buying Me A Coffee" page where you can donate. Thanks so much! www.buymeacoffee.com/campingant9 Instagram - ant_survive_the_night

[@user-sj4bh4sp6b]

Best thing about all your videos is your laughing! You always make me smile!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Awww that's very, very nice of you to say. Life can certainly hit you a curve ball and for me it feels more times than not but this is why I get out, to make me feel happy again and I think you can tell I am, my happy place is outdoors. Thanks you once again, lovely comment that. Ant 👍

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

What a cool camp up there on the top. Great views of the landscapes down below. 😊😊😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi matey, hope your well. Thank you! Yeah a stunning new location for me this, I'll be back up there for sure, a fab camp! Thank you!

[@andrewstennett3186]

Great camp that lads. Leon has changed, camps in a mansion tent, own discount code.. lol. No, great camp fellas. I am with you with you on the OEX Exp tarp,its a belting addition to the bobby goving you that extra protection and more living space. I am hoping Leon gets us a code for that and if he gets a good price, hit me up. Lol . Take care chaps Atb Andy

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Andy! Thanks buddy I appreciate that. Haha I know right, who does he think he is! 😆. Yeah I really enjoyed having that tarp up, easy to set up too! Yep, the space was very welcome indeed. Haha you never know mate him might do lol. Thanks pal as always

[@joehusband8479]

Another cracking camp Ant n Leon. You’re definitely getting about mate. Nice one lads 👌⛺️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Joe, yeah pushing further afield this year matey.

[@benny_mc]

Beautiful location Ant. Awesome video as always 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Benny, yeah new place for me this bud. I'll be heading to a few more I reckon over this way. Thanks for the kind words dude

[@rialobran]

It's like watching Jason Statham and his twin brother out in the hills. Nice one lads, you're going to have to come down here boys now you've gone as far south as Derbyshire there are no excuses.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha! Believe it or not, my cousins son inlaw is a joiner and does work at his house lol! Thanks matey, yeah for sure! I dunno if Leon could cope on a multi day camp, he's never done a survival poo yet Si lol

[@rialobran]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Lol, well you'll have to come now cause Jason is often in town, his missus was born here. You two could make a fortune signing autographs.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@rialobran haha!! Mad that then ain't it pal, another connection we have, love it!

[@ipaales7552]

A cracking camp lads stunning views great video mate all the best 😃🏕⛰️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Gary, thank you buddy. Yeah it's gonna be fun exploring the Peak District, plenty to go at. Thanks bud

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and what a location, loved the crest of the hill, great pitch using the tarp over the tent, magic Cheers from Northumberland

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Ant, wow! What a stunning place for camping. Never been there looks awesome. Another great video. See you on the next adventure 😊 👍⛺

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Cath, thank you. Yeah me either, there's plenty to explore around there so I'll be definitely heading back. Have a good rest of the week both of you.

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@AntSurviveTheNight looking forward to seeing more of it on your adventures. Enjoy the rest of your week ♥️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you as always Cath

[@SmashTheAdventure]

I will be trying out my oex bobcat and exhibition tarp for the first time this weekend

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Great Smash, let me know how you find it will you pal

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Great watch Ant 👍. Top man Leon for bringing the tarp, that just topped off the set up. Pity about the clouds at the morning time but still a cracking pitch 👌

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Geoff, thank you mate. Yeah he's a tip bloke is Leon isn't he. Yeah I was gutted about the weather in the morning but glad I managed to get the drone up the day before pal. Thanks for the watch 👍

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

@@AntSurviveTheNight the drone shots where brilliant to show off the landscape, keep up the good work 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors ahh thanks matey, I'm chuffed you enjoyed that man. Thanks for the kind feedback Geoff

[@JueJamie]

Ultra light bobcat. But you had to bring an external footprint to use in the vestibule, and an external tarp to help block the wind. At that point won't the collective weight of that gear be around equal to the regular bobcat? But for a load more money. I think I'll be sticking with the original bobcat 💪🐈

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Jamie, no mate I took them to test. I don't have the UL version of both. Leon actually surprised me with the tarp. I had bought the footprint for use with all my tents as a ground mat, I was sick of cleaning the bottom of the tents. It's all in the name of testing. The tarp came in handy yes just to stop the wind blowing the tent into me when I was In bed but not essential at all, you would get that with any tent. Constant testing will be going on throughout summer so stay tuned matey

[@GeoffHarfield]

What a stunning location bud, maybe you could use the footprint from your old bobcat 👍🏻

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Not a bad shout that Geoff, I'll have a nosy see if it fits, can't see why not. Thanks matey!

[@marksadventures3889]

Rocking - Dragons? I thought you were in Wales for minute there. The Bobcat can take owt! I've done that - twice on Pendle, Sabden side and some hill in Devon, can't remember it's name near Holsworthy. I've not stopped around Derbyshire.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Mark, yeah that's another on the list in Wales mate. Ahh class man. This is actually the first tent camp I've done in the Peak District and to be honest I don't know why I've not set about coming to this area sooner. Easy to get to. Thanks pal for watching

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Cheers Al

[@IvanDP1967]

Awesome video once again gents. Top drawer. 👍 Do you have any thoughts on the advantages or disadvantages of the Bobcat UL compared to the original?

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Ivan, a beautiful place to visit this. I notice the massive difference in weight on the way up mate, I felt so good at the top and normally I'm gased out. That's a biggy for me that mate. More to come!

[@trooperwolfie]

Nice location, it's stunning up there. Be prepared for some locals commenting on here though if they see this video, Brian from Glossop wildcamping got loads of grief off one individual who "reported" him lol (obviously, it didn't go anywhere)

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi matey, yeah I know what you mean. At the end of the day I'm a guy who loves a quite camp, sunsets/sunrises, beautiful views and leaves not trace. I'm on the coastline, the locals have nothing to worry about. Thanks though pal for pointing it out, Ant

[@trooperwolfie]

@@AntSurviveTheNight I know mate, Brian even demonstrated that he'd left no trace, it didn't stop them kicking off, apparently she knew the farmer who owns the land, you know what Karen's are like lol.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Sorry wolfie, dunno where my head was on the last message I posted to you. I'm back in the game now pal. If I'm honest we saw just one solitary person about 9.45pm and that was it, nobody came up in the morning either. As I said though, does anybody actually have the right to that Hill anyways?

[@trooperwolfie]

@@AntSurviveTheNight lol, no worries. Apparently it's owned by the nearby farmer, there are signs on the other side of the hill near the farm saying it's private land and to use the permissive path, but we still banged straight up the side of it lol.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I can't see that as there's gates to allow you through, and a gravel path, it did state that if it's slippy to use the other route, I wouldn't be trusting that sign if I'm honest. The farmer can't own a hill like that

[@stephentrodden1258]

Enjoyed your video

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Stephen, good of you 🙏

[@rufusduck71]

How did the seam sealer hold up ant .did you get any leaks in all that rain .? Cheers

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

It didn't really get much of a rain test mate as I was checking out the tarp you see. Next time I'll test in the rain pal

[@davt8615]

Nice camp bro the UL stood up, it's not for me lad, al stick wild country, We will have to get out on 1 sometime, some fuckin spots up north Mate if ya fancy comfort get a OEX Rakoon 2.1, pair that wiv the expedition tarp, Fuckin Palace bro

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hey Dav, thanks buddy. Yeah first test done, pitching in wind was too bad at all. Never managed a full wind filled night but to be honest I'm thankful, I wanted a sleep lol. I'll have to have a nosy at the Rakoon sounds like a nice home for the night lol!

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight weight is 3kg on the rakoon but what a tent

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight sound bro, Yeah rakoons a bit weighty 3.08kg but it's massive defo worth the coin, good unit lad 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Definitely not a backpacking tent then eh!

[@davt8615]

@@AntSurviveTheNight nah its more for comfort mate.