First Solo Wild Camp (plus kit talk-through) - SNOWDONIA

I did my first solo wild camp on Y Garn in Snowdonia. I was apprehensive going into it but has the most incredible experience and so glad i managed to capture it for a video.
My Kit list:
Osprey Kite 66 Camping backpack: geni.us/ospreybackpack2
Osprey 2.5L water bladder: geni.us/waterbladder
Anker Power Bank (small): geni.us/powerbanksmall
Anker Power Bank (large): geni.us/powerbanklarge
Charging lead: geni.us/multichargecable
Rab Sleeping bag: geni.us/rabascent700
Thermarest Neoair X Lite sleep mat: geni.us/thermarestmat
Vango pillow: geni.us/vangopillow
Jetboil (similar to Alpkit Brukit): geni.us/jetboilstove
DJI Osmo Action Camera: geni.us/djiosmocam
Handheld Tripod: geni.us/handtripod
Phone Tripod: geni.us/selfietripod
Mini first aid kit: geni.us/minifirstaidkit
Camping cutlery: geni.us/campingcutlery
Camping penknife: geni.us/campingpenknife
Kindle: geni.us/kindlee
Hand Warmers: geni.us/hothandwarmers
Camping mug: geni.us/hikingmug
Headtorch: geni.us/petzlheadtorch
Eye mask: geni.us/eyesleepmask
Ear plugs: geni.us/campingearplugs
The Nemo Tent was borrowed, I have a Vango Helvellyn 200 that i use: geni.us/vangotent
Thank you for watching!
You can follow my adventures on instagram @graces__adventures :)

[@glynmorton55]

Strange how a patch of ground can look really flat. ...until you pitch your tent on it, then it becomes like a ski slope! Well done, great video.

[@anthonyclark725]

Well done for taking yourself out of your comfort zone Grace. I guarantee that you are perfectly safe when wild camping in the UK. There's nothing scary out there. The only threat comes from the weather, especially the wind and that's where having the best gear pays for itself but you will learn that over time. Just a small tip about choosing a flat enough spot to pitch which was taught to me many years ago: It sounds simplistic but it works. When you think you've found the right spot take your pack off and lie down on the grass in different positions. You will know instantly if any slight slope is tolerable. Keep up the adventures and embrace being out of your comfort zone. That's when you're most alive.

[@douglasfreeman3229]

I started by buying really good gear. Glad I did. We've been caught out by bad weather twice wild-camping on Dartmoor and had to pitch very quickly because visibility just disappeared. I figured buying good equipment would be cheaper than constantly upgrading everything. Your tip about lying on the ground is a good one. We do this, but we lay the groundsheet down first to avoid getting muddy and wet when we test for flatness. Wild-camping is a wonderful adventure. Tiring, but very rewarding.

[@lukebohemian]

Great tip!

[@NigelDanson]

That was awesome - so glad this was suggested for me to watch. I remember my first wild camp and the feelings. I too had a grin that didn't leave me for hours. Awesome content and well done on your first wild camp.

[@AlanHill]

When I saw the sunrise I was hoping she had a camera with her to capture it!

[@GracesAdventures]

@@AlanHill sadly not! Just my iPhone. The DJI Osmo doesn’t do the light justice in the slightest!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Nigel 😊

[@sjwarialaw8155]

I was so tired on my first wild camp adventure that I didn't even had time to be worried, I just got inside the sleeping bag and in less than 10 seconds I fell asleep, and then I never really worried anymore about being alone in the dark in the middle of nowhere. In fact I liked it so much this year I went on a 3 month wild camp journey, arrived home a week ago.

[@timtense]

That sunrise made it all worth it!

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

What a lovely , positive person. So good to see you so happy on your first wild camp. Here’s to many more. This video has made so many of us smile , thank you !

[@GusExplores]

Well done. Looked an amazing spot, glad you were happy

[@robsonger1]

that was an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@paraicmcdonagh6062]

Wow, I love your attitude towards adventure and pushing your boundaries. It looks as though you were rewarded for it. Beautifully shot and edited too.

[@stefanben332]

I really enjoyed the view of Snowdonia and the quality of the content! Would be nice to see longer videos . All the best , take care and be safe!

[@H4is3nberg]

Wow, just wow. Makes me wanna grab a tent and leave everything behind. Fantastic work

[@outbackdreamer6445]

You should do it :-)

[@jackiehale3730]

absolutely beautiful.... Thank you for sharing such an amazing journey...

[@johnsadventures1808]

Absolutely stunning 😊

[@SidneyDiongzon]

You're a great storyteller! Snowdonia is on my bucket list now!

[@christophersmith9702]

In the past, I’ve spent a few nights sliding around in my tent. However, I now take with me a small amount of IKEA rubber matting that you normally put under a rug on a hard floor. It comes in a roll and it’s cheap and lightweight and you can cut it to size so that it goes between your inflatable mat and the tent floor. You only need a piece a bit shorter than your back length. No more waking up with your face pressed against the side of the tent or with your feet sticking out of the bottom.

[@GracesAdventures]

Haha love it - great shout!

[@mikey_r]

Wow, amazing trip, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@rejects101]

Brilliant video, thanks for posting.

[@tuttobicci]

Absolutely well done. I remember my first solo wild camp many many years ago and had the same apprehension. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and what a great pitch, apart from the slope. I hope you have many more happy wild camps.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Gary!

[@BackpackingBananas]

The wine addition to this kit is iconic 😍 I absolutely loved this video! You've definitely inspired me to try and do this one day so thank you for the awesome video, can't wait to watch more ❤️

[@GracesAdventures]

Wine is a must have! So glad you liked it 😊

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

It's all about the lessons learned. Well done👍🏻

[@jimberridge295]

Great work and great to watch!

[@sharon4269]

You have just encouraged me to try my first wild camp on a mountain. I have always got nervous thinking the worst could happen. Great video!

[@GracesAdventures]

Ah I’m so glad! Go for it - I’d recommend checking for good weather as that’ll make it more enjoyable and just pick a spot you feel safe in 😊 enjoy!

[@garymartin557]

do not think what is the worst thing that could happen, think this could be a wonderful thing to do, and to which many people will not ever see or do.

[@VulcanicYT]

This is amazing! I'm currently 16 years old and about 2 weeks ago i finished my 2nd solo bicycle trip from Holland to France! Didn't do any wild camping though, seems really cool to try!

[@morgangerma5376]

Bravo 🇨🇵

[@founderofself]

Wow amazing

[@rabmcleod3508]

Nice one, thanks for the content and wishing you many more happy adventures.

[@paulbuckley6830]

Thank you for sharing this very personal experience. I've no doubt they are memories that will never leave you and hope there are many more adventures to come.

[@planesimple8619]

Brave thing to do (especially for the first time). Well done :) Y Garn is a special mountain.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! Yes it's a special one for me too.

[@VandrefalkTV]

Just had this suggested to me and so glad it was! Good on you! The first step is always the hardest one, and gong somewhere you know was a wise choice. 😊 This video made me happy! Cheers from Norway, atb

[@GracesAdventures]

Aw thanks so much 😊

[@Erm545]

What a stunning sunset and sunrise! So envious

[@danielclayton-davies8063]

It’s videos like this that remind me how much I love my country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Glad you enjoyed, great video 👍

[@music79190]

I've been planning a solo trip to Snowdonia for a while now but can't get over the fact that I'll be sleeping alone in a tent and now you just inspired to go ahead with it! (Subscribed)

[@GracesAdventures]

Eeep I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

[@MagathaBagatha]

@@GracesAdventures www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/plan,-discover,-protect/wild-camping

[@marcuscastle]

Just about to start wild camping, this was a great inspiration!

[@GracesAdventures]

So glad!

[@Seamus3051]

Spectacular scenery, thanks for sharing.. Cheers.

[@paulsheridan4566]

Beautifully made video Grace, so unpretentious and truly inspiring. Glad you enjoyed the adventure.

[@WyeExplorer]

Awe is good for us Grace. We can definitely see that in your smile. You chose a decent setup there. If only you had a non slide sleeping mat. Ha ha. Wonderful spot and views. Good going. Mark

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Mark 😊

[@WyeExplorer]

@@GracesAdventures A pleasure. All the best with other solo camps.

[@NorthEastTrailRunner]

Great video. Well done on your first solo wild camp. I'm a bloke who knows how to look after himself and I still felt a bit apprehensive for my first couple of solo wild camps. I think that it's just human nature.

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

Good work battling those nerves and doing this! Look forward to watching more of your videos now, great to live vicariously through your adventure! And those views... wow.

[@markj-uk]

Fantastic and Inspiring. Well done Grace and thank you for sharing.

[@AndyMorfett]

Grace, well done on completing your first solo wildcamp. Always the hardest to do but once completed it’s a great feeling and things are never as bad as you think. That smile the next morning said it all. I don’t think this will be your last solo effort. ATB Andy

[@GracesAdventures]

Ah thanks so much Andy! 😊

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

KZbin suggested this to me on the homepage and I'm so pleased it did. Fantastic video - astonishing that you only have 1.5k subscribers! I was in Snowdonia last week and hiked Devil's Kitchen - exhausting with just a day pack so goodness knows how you managed it! I headed up onto the Glyders however. Nice to see some of the same spots and re-live it a little! ❤️

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much 😊 so glad you liked it.

[@dmbarry86]

Oh wow, that sunrise. Awesome video.

[@ayoubmohammed9643]

That was awesome. I'm happy 4 your happiness 😊

[@Oli_Thompson]

Great video. I've not visited Wales yet, but the views you showed in this have really compelled me. I've been obsessed with getting to Sweden or Canada to adventure, but there are evidently some amazing places a lot closer to home.

[@GracesAdventures]

So worth visiting the beautiful places here until we can get abroad…

[@kevinferrilo6844]

Thanks so much for sharing this very intimate experience of yours! I'll have my first Solo Wild Camp Experience one day this month in Switzerland - and I reckon that I'll feel the same as you did in this video. You inspired and motivated me. Keep up this good work! Will there be a Second Solo Wild Camp in another national park?

[@peterbudd44]

What a great start ...

[@jonathananderson2558]

Great video.. You were truly 'living in the moment'.. There is a real mindfulness quality to your video. Can't wait to see the next one. Keep this up, you'll build a great following. Thanks Jon

[@adge_ventures4915]

Brilliant. Really enjoyed that and well done on smashing your first solo wild camp. Keep up the great work and stay safe 🙂

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Alan!

[@LiamMaynard]

This looked incredible! Super inspiring! Giving me a lot of confidence for my own upcoming adventure to the Lake District!

[@shaundoyle1087]

Brilliant video really enjoyed it, for me it had just the right amount of everything, views, advice, equipment.. well-done looking forward to many more.

[@aafgahfah]

I am really looking forward to this video.

[@jaywhiite6024]

That's amazing, just starting out myself and found this inspirational. Luckily I have my mates to show me the ropes. After watching this I definitely feel inspired to try a solo wild camp 👏🏻

[@KatieRuby]

This was so relaxing to watch, I'm so glad I found your channel and can't wait for more videos ❤️

[@KatieRuby]

I love the music in this too! What is it? 😊

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Katie! 😊 glad you liked it. I actually don’t know what music it was just a random track I found which was copyright free!

[@wildernesstraining1957]

Inspirational! I loved this. Well done Grace. Marvellous!!

[@kennethvalerio1294]

What a beautiful day ☀️

[@Bam123412]

Fair play on your first solo camp, it's a great achievement! As long as you apply common sense, the only real danger comes from lightning or Gale force winds., so watch the Weather forecast carefully!Otherwise you are far safer in a tent on a Mountain than any Town or City centre! Enjoy your adventures!!

[@GracesAdventures]

Yes I was very lucky with the weather! Thank you.

[@somewhereoutdoors9579]

Great video 🙌🏻 Those views and that sunrise!!! I was so anxious on my first solo wild camp last year too but all was good!!! We need to do these things to make ourselves grow and become stronger 💪🏻 Looking forward to the next video 😊

[@GracesAdventures]

Yes it’s good to do it and have a good experience with it to clear away any fear or anxiety! Thank you 😊

[@colinl5985]

Girl with a sense of adventure which I like!!!

[@tinytrekkervlogs]

Stunning video, loved the sunrise, really spectacular xx

[@tash_outdoors]

Loved this one!! Well done on your first solo wild camp! You’re amazing!! 🌟 xxx

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Tash ❤️

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

When you can, lay on the ground before you pitch your tent and that will tell you how to orient yourself. It will also let you know where the big rocks/roots are that you didn't see or thought wouldn't matter.

[@GracesAdventures]

This is such a good idea and I wouldn’t have NEVER thought of it 😂 thank you!

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

@@GracesAdventures I got it from Bicycling Touring Pro and it works

[@david17500]

Beautiful, the scenery too! Love to see people getting out & enjoying nature, looks like a wonderful place glad you enjoyed the wilderness I find it the most peaceful place in the world

[@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754]

Beautiful place that. Incredibly beautiful. ♥

[@emmablacklock3778]

Loved this one. Hopefully I’ll build up the courage to camp solo one day, you’ve defo given me the inspiration! X

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Emma! I hope you do 😊🤞🏻

[@olivemcgrath5231]

Congrats on your first solo. I started back in February and loving it. Still working on reducing the weight of the pack so that I can walk further.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! Yes I need to work on that also

[@gedheaton1415]

Well done Grace, great watch, You absolutely nailed it mate,

[@samwilson744]

Good for you, glad you took us along, lovely video yah well done all round. Atb Sam

[@spaced270]

Legend, literally been up this all my life and never wild camped. I might have to give it a go.

[@Gorotth]

Maybe because wild camping is prohibited in england and wales ? :D

[@spaced270]

@@Gorotth do you always do what you're told? :)

[@davehunter3369]

@@Gorotth It's a bylaw to stop everyone pitching tents everywhere and turning the entire English countryside into a huge festival.. If you follow certain guidelines, nobody cares. Who the fuck is going to walk up a mountain in the middle of the night to tell you to move?

[@rajeeb3500]

@@davehunter3369 do you have experience Dave ? I'm planning my first wild camp but I was worried about permission and maybe getting shot 🤣

[@hikingwithben3695]

Epic Grace, sat and watched this with mini me. She now wants to do Tryfan as we just spoke about it, followed by a wild camp, sunset, sunrise, and a hot chocolate “ I want a Hot Chocolate like her Dad” 😂😂

[@GracesAdventures]

Haha awww that’s awesome! Thanks Ben

[@ferd6702]

There was something just so pure about this video👌🏻👌🏻

[@1956colinb]

Fantastic video Grace , well done on all counts 👏👏👏!! Your obvious love for the outdoors comes over loud and clear, what a fabulous view to soak in! Somehow it felt like we were all there sharing it with you 😬👍 Hope you have many more wild camps ahead of you, more power to you young Lady!

[@theheightoflife]

Nice one good job 👏🏻👏🏻 Definitely better on some flat grass though if you were sliding off your pad haha. Loved the video and amazing views to wake up too, you will have the bug now 😝 Hope you have many more happy camps to come 😃🏕🏕✌🏼 ATB... Chris

[@GracesAdventures]

Ah thanks so much Chris! Haha yep flatter ground next time would be great but it was worth it for the views!!

[@theheightoflife]

@@GracesAdventures Yeah the views are 💯% worth it and when you're there thats what matters 🤗😊

[@stevencarr8246]

“I don’t want to ever come down” I (and probs everyone else who climbs mountains) can relate to that hahaha, nothing beats just getting away from it all. Unreal views and well filmed, nice one.

[@GracesAdventures]

Haha absolutely 🙌🏻 and thank you.

[@harrymckenzie3725]

Nothing makes one happier than doing things like this

[@MisterPerks]

amazing sunrise.. thanks for sharing! Great tips on the sleeping mat & bag too, I've been considering both of those & you helped make up my mind

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Nice little video grace! What a stunning sun set and rise! New sub here! Ash

[@RJ-oo3vf]

Maybe for your next trip you might include a first aid kit. Most of the time you won't need it but what if (for whatever reason) you do need it and you don't have it with you. Just a thought.

[@GracesAdventures]

Always have a safety & provisions kit stored in all my backpacks 👍🏻 have talked about it in a “what to pack” video.

[@MrLucsbaron]

Nothing better then a sunrise up a mountain!

[@Zoomdak]

Incredible adventure, thanks for sharing!

[@tayloredtravels]

From one female hiker/adventurer to another, I absolutely adore seeing this kind of content on my YT recs. Subscribed after 3 minutes. May curiosity forever be your guide, mate.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

New follower from me ;) ogwen Valley is amazing! Always my go to location

[@GracesAdventures]

Ah thanks for the support! It is - I love it there.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Did you have any issues parking in the free parking layby areas? I had a parking ticket last time. Apparently your not allowed to park overnight there.

[@GracesAdventures]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS I actually paid to park in ogwen cottage carpark due to it being closer… so not on this occasion but I’ve parked overnight in the lay-bys several times before and had no issue.

[@MrTowton1461]

Well done. Looks amazing.

[@canalboating]

Excellent thoroughly enjoyed this and you could tell by your smile that you did too, thanks for sharing

[@kdkulhanek]

Listen to some “Midland” next time you get a chance, cheers from Texas 🥂

[@milenabur1844]

I just checked them out and wow, they make great music! Thanks a lot! :)

[@tonycarpenter8445]

I remember my first trip to Millets.

[@urbanbugZA]

Great vid, even better scenery with a spectacular sunrise. We can't always have the best pitches but, like you said, we live and learn. Thanks for unpacking for us, we all learn from each other about tried and tested methods and gear. Thanks Grace.

[@aaronag7876]

Outstanding sunset, so beautiful. Equally the sun rise was amazing

[@wildcampingwalesandbeyond4724]

That flicker of the light and your camera can be fixed by changing the camera from pal to ntsc or vice versa as it’s normally to do with the LED and the frames per second. Next time you have that flicker change that setting it will stop it normally :)

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you!! Needed to know this haha

[@lukaszrusek]

I will never understand why people go in to amazing nature places and play music... seriously just enjoy sound of nature and silence of mountains. Plus you might see and experience some wild life if you quiet enough!

[@Jac70]

Music is the greatest achievement of humanity - to experience it on a mountainside in complete solitude enhances the experience even further.

[@lukaszrusek]

@@Jac70 🤣

[@scotch5clive7frommcr]

An excellent video and well done to you for taking on the challenge . Many thanks for sharing your tips and experience as i'm inspired to give this a try .

[@jerrycrockett2545]

Serene pools sparkling at sunrise, a contented smile, companion throughout the day.

[@virtualunreality8326]

Incidentally, that was not only enjoyable to watch, but really useful.

[@darrenboorman4365]

Stunning video, great sunset!

[@SteveCockneyRebel]

Love it, well done Grace x

[@evijabozinska296]

Sunrise was amazing! 😍

[@joecox2877]

That was one of the most amazingly beautiful views and who wouldn’t want to wake up and see the sunrise from there incredible.

[@GracesAdventures]

The best 🙌🏻

[@dominicmeehan8322]

Thank you. Beautiful. The glory of creation

[@WalkaboutLad]

Looked and sounded perfect! 😊

[@James-gf9jl]

"Going at your own pace". Absolutely right. No pressure and, on solo wild camps, no need to compromise either.

[@DanielStPierre]

Brilliant adventure!!!

[@tomcardermedia]

WOOOOOOOW, that sunrise!!!

[@GracesAdventures]

Insaneee 🤩

[@carllewis6745]

The thought of this terrifies me! Bravo!

[@edmarkmaestrecampo3805]

Glorious sunrise. Thanks for sharing your trip. I wanna do it too.