Coastal Wild Camp: Isle of Sheppey | Alpkit Hunka Bivvy Try-out

[@hArtyTruffle]

Reckon that Cat was getting a whiff of good smells. Nice peaceful camp. Thanks for the heads up on the Fb group 👍🏼

[@benhikescamps]

Quite an old one this one. Enjoyable from what I can remember!

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@benhikescamps yeah, I’m not great at chronological viewing 🤓

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Lol you can never have too many layers of sleeping stuff-it's pants when you are trying to sleep when your freezing your bits off! Nice one again thank you 👏❤️😀x

[@benhikescamps]

Morrislouise Eagle Absolutely! Thanks for the continued support Louise. ATB - Ben

[@garylawrence9347]

Enjoying your channel, keep it up !!!

[@benhikescamps]

Gary Lawrence Many thanks Gary. Most appreciated. ATB- Ben

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Nicely done mate. Looking like a good setup 👍😁🍻🇬🇧. I unsubstantiated too Tom outdoors. As I was the only person too enter one of competitions. An he said as I was the only person too enter. An said I could not have the prize. I told him too get lost then. So good luck with the channel and camping buddy. Tc Andy 👍😁🇬🇧

[@benhikescamps]

Hi Andy. Many thanks for watching and sorry to hear of that experience you had. Take care. Ben 👍

[@derekmcmanus8615]

I have a friend came from the Isle of Sheppy...she couldn't wait to leave to be honest! 😉

[@GraysOutdoors]

Nice looking setup. I always tuck my corners in for extra dry space in the tarp tent. Thanks for the shoutout on the Facebook website, I will look you guys up.👍👍👍👍👍

[@benhikescamps]

Graham King Thanks Graham 👍 Yes I normally tuck the corners in. Must have just forgot this time! Also, it stops water pooling on the exterior (which happened on this camp) if tucked in. ATB mate - Ben

[@barneysbimbles]

Great video, enjoyed that and looked like a lovely spot 👍

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks mate. That's very kind. Thanks for the watch and support. ATB - Ben

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Great stuff mate I like the setup aswell mate

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks Paul for watching. ATB - Ben

[@snorkherder]

Cheers Ben, very relaxed camp, nice setup with the tarp. ATB.

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks Snork. Appreciated. Nice chillout time - can't beat it. ATB - Ben

[@vilaxaymounivong2588]

Awesome camping spot, thank you for taking the time showing inside the tarp..i am new to tarp set up..your video help tremendously!!! Keep it up man👍

[@benhikescamps]

Very glad to be of assistance and thanks for watching.

[@Isaac_Rogers]

Nice video

[@benhikescamps]

FireNinja thanks for the watch Ninja.

[@fepowson]

Enjoyed the vid Ben thanks for sharing, always useful if the car is nearby ;) Cheers.........Les

[@benhikescamps]

fepowson Thanks Les. I hope you’re well. All the best - Ben

[@fepowson]

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[@robertstevens4697]

Great stuff you are a inspirational

[@assacoon]

I've got a place I can use around 5 miles from me where I have permission from the land owner to use. Handy to have mate 👍👍👍

[@benhikescamps]

It's good isn't it! Mine is about an hour's drive from London. Do you mainly do Dartmoor Nick or sometimes other areas? ATB - Ben

[@assacoon]

@@benhikescamps Dartmoor is the main one but I also do a bit of coastal too

[@jamieforsyth4804]

I use a tennis ball cut in half to support the walking pole to stop it sinking in the ground and the other half on top of the pole.This helps to spread the weight and weighs just a few grams.It works great,cheap and simple.

[@benhikescamps]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching. 👍

[@jamieforsyth4804]

You're welcome.I've wildcamped for many years and little things can make a huge difference.That will really help in windy,wet conditions when the pole will be under more stress.Keep up the great work,stay safe..@@benhikescamps

[@BushmanAOD]

Hey ben I enjoy your honesty regarding wild camping, over the last few months I have realised that many large channels are more than likely faking their experiences and trips just for views, at least you make the effort to admit that your car was around the corner etc. I was lucky enough to gain a permission woodland somewhere in Essex just over a month after getting interested in wild camping and bushcraft, I visited it once but for reasons other than camping, that was December and I unfortunately haven't been back since, I dont own a car so would need to head there on train, its a nice spot but just need time and money before I can head there for a session, anyway, its there waiting for me :) Cheers

[@benhikescamps]

BushmanAOD Many thanks for that Chris. I like to keep it real - even the cock-ups! 👍⛺️

[@GraysOutdoors]

Yeh. Forgetfulness is the name of the game. It’s a standing joke with me. What will I forget this time!!! Any advice on my new channel would be great if u have time. Cheers mate. Grays

[@benhikescamps]

Graham King Sure Graham, will check out mate. 👍

[@GraysOutdoors]

Londoner Outdoors cheers

[@rialobran]

No need to be apologetic about layers, I'm camping on Dartmoor tonight, trying to get figure if I need 10 layers or 15.

[@benhikescamps]

rhialobran Dartmoor - I’m jealous! Have a great one. Do you have a YT channel or on Insta?? ATB - Ben

[@rialobran]

@@benhikescamps I have a channel, no other social media

[@edcrosshair]

Lol cool vid! But always crack an egg on a flat surface!!

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

How is this bivvy bag going ? Thinking of getting the xl version.

[@benhikescamps]

I very recently sold it - so I could upgrade to the XL version. Was still a great bivvy though. Served me well.

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

@@benhikescamps I’ve just ordered the xl version earlier today the lockdown being lifted and overnighters can’t come quick enough. 👍😀👍

[@benhikescamps]

Tell me about it!! Enjoy the XL 👍👍

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

@@benhikescamps the XL just gone on sale for £49.99.

[@benhikescamps]

@@grimlightwildoutdoors - thanks. Bought one!

[@campervanman1813]

NICE THANK YOU

[@benhikescamps]

Many thanks for the watch and comments. ATB - Ben

[@vvs3796]

Very very important question about this bivy.. Condensation.. If you have used goretex bivy u can understand what I mean, bcs there is hardly ever any condensation in gtx.. What abt hunka?

[@benhikescamps]

Hi Vlad. I've not yet experienced any condensation at all with this bivvy. Thanks for watching.

[@vvs3796]

@@benhikescamps hm.. Alright.. I m a londoner outdoorsman too.. Any recommendation for wildcamping spots not far from London? :)

[@vvs3796]

@@benhikescamps sorry I forgot to ask about taped seams quality, would they fall apart after first wash?

[@Nobby77]

Be careful on Sheppey mate, they eat their on babies

[@neemancallender9092]

Wild camping??? Next to your car, camp fires, and owners permission Really

[@benhikescamps]

Many people wild camp on land with permission. It’s not all about stealth. Some people drive to wild camp locations, some walk, some get trains. In this location, the landowner has a designated fire pit area for those that wish to use it. Yes it’s not as ‘wild’ as my other experiences as this was a social camp. If the ‘wildness’ of the camp genuinely bothers you, then just imagine it as normal camping when watching the video. That might work!👍

[@vvs3796]

@@benhikescamps dog's bollocks landowner, may I know him too? 😳