First wild camp of 2024 | Freezing conditions | Brecon Beacons ❄️

[@carpman1carpman154]

2 souls of the earth 🌎👌

[@bernardscott1783]

Toby rocks!!

[@michaelhess7414]

Your meals and general bushcraft are always useful, not to forget your whisky tutorials 😊 Good to see a happy man with his 4-legged companion in the great outdoors. Thanks, cheers Michael

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Michael. It's good to see you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for all the positive feedback and comments, it's much appreciated. All the best, Ryan.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Nice location.

[@wildaboutwales]

It sure is!

[@alanvaughan4143]

Another good vid .. views were stunning ..Toby looked happy and cozy..tent looked plenty big enough for you and your best mate .. I think my surname ( Vaughan) originated from that area ?…

[@youmeandtheGSDs]

Wow, what an amazing place. Thankyou for sharing it with us. Loved the drone footage too.

[@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors]

Nice video Ryan great camp spot that and the food looked great ATB Simon & Mark

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, both! I was watching your Moel Prysgau bothy video the other night, it looked like a good night. ATB, Ryan.

[@MultiPixie123]

Watching from Dubai for the last 10 years Ryan, homesick on everyone 😂 always thought you need to set up a business taking dummy’s like me on adventures, can’t wait to see where this goes for you - Big Fan 🎉

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Hel, nice to see you on here! Thank you. I'll be posting plenty of beautiful Wales for you...hope you're good and well over there 😎

[@MultiPixie123]

Thanks Ryan, look forward to it, been following for you for years, i shared your channel to the global Welsh community WhatsApp they love it Penderyn now being stocked in the Dubai great news, Hiraeth is my favourite ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@wildaboutwales]

@@MultiPixie123 That is great news! 🥃 Thanks so much, Hel, really appreciate it 🙂👌🏼

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Excellent video, amazing views. New friend here.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks and welcome

[@DaveCollierCamping]

My pleasure @@wildaboutwales

[@staycasual7203]

New subscriber here. Nothing better than a man up a mountain with his dog, a beautiful thing. Solid first video and Toby is great too! 🫡🤝

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, he's a top dog and a great companion. Thanks for the positive comment and thank you for subbing... it's much appreciated! atb, Ryan.

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

Good winter camp that was butty, thanks for sharing your content 👌

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, Dai! Thanks for tuning in 👍🏼

[@WyeExplorer]

Good going - a cracking spot to camp. Ah, peace away from the crowds - any sensible person would do the same. I was up in the Black Mountains a few days ago camping - minus 5 in Abergavenny and I was up at 500 meters. So, yeah nearly lost my balls. Ha ha! Looked like you were kitted out well mind you. Well, a nice misty start there. All the best. Mark (Hereford)

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Mark, Yes, it's definitely wise to avoid the crowds, the quieter the better. I'm hoping to get up the Black Mountains for a camp soon, I love how remote it is up there. I had a quick look at your trailer last night, it looks a great channel, I've just subbed. I'm sure I saw Lleust Cwmbach bothy there? atb, Ryan.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@wildaboutwales A pleasure there bro. For sure we like few people when camping. See you up in the mountains - yeah lovely and remote. Thanks for the sub dude. I've had injury but there's still some good outings there. That was indeed Lleust Cwmbach - just been up Nant Syddion too. Take care.

[@wildaboutwales]

@WyeExplorer thought so, I spent a night there a couple of years ago, it's a great bothy. I'll be checking some of your vids out once I'm free from work tomorrow. Thanks, mate!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@wildaboutwales Yeah, it is a nice little bothy. Ha, when I was there it was a bothy AGM of all things - it was a part and so I camped out front. The video to that is called: Wild Elan Way P1&2. I hike the Elan from source to the Wye. It's a goddun. Take care maan. Peace.

[@wildaboutwales]

@@WyeExplorer I will take a look at that one...thanks mate 👍🏼

[@Nick1210100]

It's a beautiful place-you feel like you can see and sense the aeons of time sweeping over it:) Good luck with your channel, looks like good stuff!

[@wildaboutwales]

Most definitely, it's a special part of the Beacons, I love it there. Thanks for the positive comment, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@stevewilson7442]

Class mate , would love to join you on a night , maybe the summer thou

[@wildaboutwales]

Of course, mate! Yes, I'd recommend the summer too, I've had some cold nights, ha ha!

[@welshfireoutdoors]

Cracking bit of food im going to have to try that northern monk ,i like a bit of Penderyn aswell

[@wildaboutwales]

It's a great drink, I've never even been a fan of stout until I'd tried Northern Monk.

[@smoggiewalks578]

Playing catch up on the videos Ryan, yet again another fav and top location atb Martin

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Martin. Nice to hear you're enjoying the channel.

[@thelovertunisia]

great channel. greetings from Tunisia.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks very much! Greetings from Wales 👍🏼

[@raymondlogister6828]

great video, thank you for sharing. And Toby is awesome.

[@wildaboutwales]

You're welcome, thank you for watching...glad you enjoyed!

[@Dcreedondecorator]

Excellent video Ryan👍🏻 love seeing your hikes and pictures on instagram buddy. You should have done something like this a bit sooner buddy with all your previous hikes and experience. The lands end one I thoroughly enjoyed seeing FairPlay to you. Keep up the good work. Liked and subscribed 👌🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks for the positive comments, buddy, and thanks for subbing! Yes, I agree, I should've started doing this years ago, I'm quite enjoying it... better late than never, though! Diolch!

[@johninman1354]

Just watched your video every time i see Brecon it brings back memories of the army and some brutal night's in sennybridge long time ago now but still etched in head.... anyway good video that good luck with the channel

[@wildaboutwales]

I have those memories too - if I'd been told 30 years ago 'when I was getting beasted around Pen y Fan with a huge pack on my back and sleeping out in freezing conditions' that I'd one day be doing it for enjoyment, I would never have believed it. Great memories, though! Thanks, Ryan.

[@overthehillwildcamper]

That was a cracking good video really enjoyed it. That looked like a heavy bag to carry but at least it wasn’t a long walk.

[@wildaboutwales]

That's all of the dog's luxuries I have to carry, lol. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@Johnnygee10]

Camped on Fan Frynych a couples of times last year its a lovely locations 👌Just subscribed 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Agreed, it's a beautiful area - I'll be camping not too far from Fran Frynych tonight. Thanks for the sub, it's much appreciated.

[@Johnnygee10]

@@wildaboutwales 🧐If you look at my thumbnail picture thats the view from my camp it was actually October 2022 . Snap! I'll be camping tonight in the Beacons 😉

[@wildaboutwales]

@@Johnnygee10 nice mate, what a cracking sky you had! The weather should be good for us tonight, my kind of conditions. Have a great camp 👍🏼

[@SPierced]

Great video. Look forward to seeing more from you. Just subscribed.

[@wildaboutwales]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the sub, it's much appreciated! Thanks, Ryan.

[@bazbarrow6160]

Great video, really enjoying going back and watching all of them. Penderyn has long been my favourite whiskey but I enjoy/respect it even more since I did the tour 🥃

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Baz...glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@seancassidy8092]

you've got a fantastic dog there .,, love your enthusiasm and love the Whiskey, ..Slange

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Sean. He's a top dog, I'm lucky to have him. Cheers, Ryan!

[@Deacsoutdoors]

Great video, going camping to Brecon Beacons end of May, so looking forward to more of your videos (new sub)

[@wildaboutwales]

Hopefully the weather will be a bit warmer and drier here for you by May when you visit. Thanks for the sub, much appreciated!

[@Deacsoutdoors]

Thanks, me too 🤞

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cracking video, stunning views 👌, new sub here, good health and safe travels, cheers craig

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello Craig, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed...I've just subbed back. Thanks and all the best, Ryan.

[@dracoronja]

Hej Ryan og Toby😊 Det ser ud til at blive en fin kanal. Dejlig hund!!! Hvad er han for en blanding?? Det ser ud som om der er Border collie i ham... og måske noget Labrador??Jeg er tosset med hunde😊 Jeg har selv en blanding af Schæfer og Dobermann . Men jeg er glad for at du har hund med I dine videoer 😊😊😊 Hilsen fra Lillian og Boogie (min hund) from Denmark Skandinavien ❤❤

[@wildaboutwales]

Hi Lillian & Boogie! Yes, you're right, he's a Border Collie, crossed with Dalmatian, he's a great dog to have. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed. Greetings from Wales.

[@johndakin9466]

A fantastic video - loved every minute of it . Very well filmed and edited . How did you do that ? Would really like to know - please ?

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, John, I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was a great night. I edit on Filmora Wondershare. I was new to editing here, and I think it took me 5 days to edit, lol.

[@johndakin9466]

@@wildaboutwales Thanks for your reply . I’ve worked for 35 years as a pro- cameraman- and your filming and editing would happily fit any broadcast requirement- so well framed and filmed- and very interesting! Editing is a pain in the ass for me - and you’re doing a great job ! The videos are captivating! Have just walked around Llyn y Fan Fach - am 84 next month - and struggling to do long hikes now - was fascinated on your choice of kit - so important to do that sort of thing. What’s your “day job”’? Am delighted to have discovered your channel !

[@wildaboutwales]

@@johndakin9466 Sorry for the late reply, John. Thanks so much, I'm new to it all, so that's a great compliment. Great to hear you're still active in your 80s and still up the mountains, I believe it keeps us young. I'm in the rail industry and enjoying it.

[@daveyjoseph3979]

Awesome video mate, any tips on putting up a ten in windy conditions?

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate. If pitching in the wind, I try to find a natural windbreak/shelter or stay off high ground. Always peg the tent down straight away, using longer pegs if possible and place them at a 45° angle. Face the narrowest end of the tent towards the wind so the main surface area of your tent is not exposed to the wind. Use all your guylines, ensuring they're firm but not too tight; you can also carry spare guylines with you and use them if you have to pitch in windy conditions. And have a back up plan in case it gets too bad and you have to move your tent. Hope that helps, pal.

[@daveyjoseph3979]

@@wildaboutwales thanks a lot I’m sure il learn more from you’re videos, very enjoyable to watch, I have the Cheviot 2 going to give it some testing in this Welsh weather we got coming up, il look forward to your next video 🤛

[@wildaboutwales]

@@daveyjoseph3979 thanks, mate. Have a good one 👍🏼

[@moog37-j3b]

Hey Ryan !! Is there any month in winter you woudnt attempt To Camp ? Say over December to feb is that the coldest in your Experience !!! Ta Bud Andy

[@wildaboutwales]

I'm out in all weathers all year round, Andy. I find the winters a lot milder these days. I'd much prefer a cold, snowy winter than the wet, grey ones we've been having. Much more fun to camp in.

[@moog37-j3b]

@@wildaboutwales Im The same re wet v cold !! Yea you strike me as a all weather guy !! Old school attitude and acceppt what ever comes eh !! Stay safe ( and dry Ryan

[@wildaboutwales]

@@moog37-j3b you too, mate!

[@liamwilkinson6618]

Snugpak bag?

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, it is, mate.

[@stomptokyo]

Yes - kit list is in the description.