FREEZING | 3-SEASON TENT | WINTER WILD CAMPING | THE CHILTERNS

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

That was a great wildcamp Rachel. I've not camped out but am looking to cook on a Peak, so I'd be interested to know what the better rehydrated meals are. The trouble is curry is a very individual taste. I'd probably try the carbonara first. But as always, I really enjoyed this one, Rachel. Thanks for sharing.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

The Adventure Food carbonara is very nice. It was better than the chicken curry, the curry was just ok, not awful. It was a good sized portion too. 😊 Thanks Chris. I look forward to seeing you out cooking in the Peaks. X

[@barbn1211]

Yes, as others have mentioned, powdered milk is meant to be converted to milk first by adding water and stirring or shaking vigorously. Never put it directly into a hot drink. Coffee Mate is a powdered CREAMER and is meant to go directly into your coffee. Pair your lumpy experience with the instant chicken curry, and I'm likely to decline a dinner invitation. 😂 However, you did a great job with setting up camp so efficiently but wish you had a ground sheet. Using the tent pegs for the tangier was brilliant! I've watched a few YT videos where very experienced (male) campers have forgotten the mounting apparatus too, and they were without hot food/drink for their entire camp. Overall, good job! Subbed. 🇨🇦

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for the tip. I very rarely use powdered milk! But I think I’m getting the hang of it lol! Every days a school day.

[@barbn1211]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales Hahaha....I'll have to remember that (every day's a school day)!!!

[@TinasOutdoorAdventures]

Nice spot for camp

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Tina, thanks for watching. The Chilterns is always a good place to get away too.

[@kennethkennedy127]

Nice one ladies. I loved it

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching ☺️

[@WildernessWondersTV1]

Perfect tent for winter

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks ☺️

[@Neilsbricks]

Hold it above it. Job done

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks ☺️

[@ksgonewild]

What a great little sheltered spot! Looked a bit slopey but very protected from the wind. I’ve not tried many dehydrated meals to be honest but I like the Steak Detective meals which weigh more but are tasty as anything! Alternatively I like cooking proper dinners but I like the ease of a simple dinner 😍 I’m yet to have a frosty morning this winter but I hope I get one!!! Lovely little vid, great to see you out again! Xx

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yeah I’m going to start eating better. These meals serve a purpose but they’re not amazing. It looks slopey on the video, my little spot was fairly even. Thanks Karen 😊

[@fleotusbing]

Clever to use your tent pegs as a pot support! Great video, really enjoyable! 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks 👍I really wanted my curry and needed to think of something to get my pot elevated up.

[@suepinington1537]

Well done, Rachel and Steph. But it looked SO cold!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks Sue. It was good fun and inside the tent it was nice and toasty x

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

I pressed like when I heard you say “I bought this with my Christmas Money” I found that very heartwarming

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thank you. I've wanted Merino woollies for a while, and they are pricey. Have a great week.

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Well done both.. enjoyed it 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks 👍 Have a good start to your week 😁

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Always amazing that people will have an open fore in a place like that, so inappropriate and selfish. Good to see you did get some hot food as it did look real cold but £6.50 for that - wow! One thing I do not have to worry about anymore is combing my hair lol and I agree with you the hard and frost over the wet and mud any day of the week. What a lovely golden sunrise and good to see you rocking up and rambling on such a sunny, albeit cold day, cheers Alan

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Alan, thanks for watching. Yes brushing my hair is quite a challenge in a one person tent. ⛺️ I’m going to look at cheaper options for food moving forward. £6.50 for a curry that was just ok, it’s a good use of money.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me duck. Another nice little jolly and camp out. I take it you enjoyed the Chilterns 🙂 Ay a good'un 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I like the Chilterns as its not too far for me to travel and has some very nice views. Thanks Sog.

[@alexsmith-it3ou]

The best powdered milk to use in your coffee is Nestles Coffee Mate instead of Marvel.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks Alex, I’ll keep an eye out on my next supermarket visit.

[@sharonfive]

Always good to have a look at the UK.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Sharon, thanks for watching. I do a lot of my camping in and around the midlands and Home Counties. Not too many mountains were I live 😊

[@GENerationXplorers]

“A hidden divet” just the spot, looks quite sheltered from the elements too. Mmm, chicken curry, perfect for a cold night. That’s plenty of layers! A fire there could definitely bring unwanted visitors! Very creative with the tent pegs! Lumpy milk yikes. I’m thinking this is how they prepare food on the space station. A curry and a water bottle, genius! £6 now thats a lot of pot noodles. Doner Kebab Pot Noodle for us, Beef and Tomato if you can’t find it. Better than how you found it! Lovely frosty start. 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I’m not sure where some of my sayings come from! I surprise myself! 😵‍💫 Thanks for watching 👀

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Genius idea with the tent pegs.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

At times, I surprise myself 😄

[@TheChaplin434]

Im chaping at the bit to get out im 68 and the misses says im to old for camping in the winter but i wlltell here im going sea fishing thats ok at any time great seeing you for the first time

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi, thanks for watching. Low-level camping in winter is fine; just keep warm. Not all wild camping has to be up in remote places for it to be enjoyable. Thanks for watching and have a great week.

[@sarkybugger5009]

Looks a bit chilly for me. 🥶 Top tip for a Trangia burner is to only put in as much fuel as you will need, and definitely don't fill it to the brim, as it will take forever to bloom. To the top of the main body is considered full. A few drops of fuel dripped on the top of the burner will help it bloom quicker in cold weather.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yes, that's a good point to note. I don't like packing it away with fuel still inside it. I did make multiple brews in this one too.

[@davidhale1568]

Buy yourself a de hydrater and a vacuum sealer and you can make your favourite meals you can even pre cook rice and dry it so it cooks very quick. Worth checking out some de hydrating publications

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Mmm that’s worth considering. I may attempt some proper cooking this year, we’ll see. Thanks for stopping by ☺️

[@Diana-qi1wt]

Curry for breakfast 🤢 If you're starving ,you're starving. Lovely vlog . I'm hoping to go wild camping soon . Jealous of your the winter camp . Take it easy Best wishes for your next adventure From Diana (old Hawkins)

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Diana, love a Curry any time of the day! LOL! Big up to the old Hawkins team!

[@coalvillenitewalker]

Great video & commentary Rachel, and wow 2K views in 2 days, is that a record?! 🤔😉👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I’m quite surprised 😮 Not sure why! Thanks Mark 🥹

[@G.J..Journeys]

Well done, camping in that weather 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks 👍 I enjoyed it 🤩

[@2smalladventurers]

Hi Rachel, nice camp and enjoyed the frost. You have so many places where you can camp freely. We use mainly just a tarp for wild camping. Cheers Sandra and Jan

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

There are many unsaid rules about wild camping and a degree of common sense is needed. For example, I didn't mention the exact location of where I pitched. I don't want the nice spots being ruined by careless campers. Thanks for stopping by and watching. All the best.

[@johnpike7444]

Favorite meal is chocolate pudding with chocolate sauce,but best and easiest tuna added to pasta with sauce.Another one,mash beans and corned beef,enough 4 two

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Gosh, I haven’t had corned beef in years. I’ll have to add that one to the list. Thanks ☺️

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

Great film, reference the powdered milk, it should be mixed with cold water and used as milk would be. Don’t pour hot water on it, otherwise it just clots as you learned. 😊 I don’t like the adventure foods, they lack flavour and never rehydrate properly.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for the tip, lessons learnt. That’s what I love about KZbin, people are good at helping each other out and offer great advice. Thank you. ☺️

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales I take powdered milk with me and an empty bottle & mix milk for the day in the morning so I have milk for brews throughout the day & for cereal the next morning 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone on the first camp of the New year Rachel, the Chilterns is a lovely area. Looked like your were pitched in an old quarry maybe? Good use of tent pegs:)

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Indeed it was. I didn’t want to say exactly where it was, because it’s such a nice spot and don’t want it ruined. Thanks for watching 😀

[@amandafoster2743]

Looks amazing- really inspiring! Keep cracking on.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks so much! :D

[@kevinmcguire6774]

What a nice video you made. Looking forward to some more of your content!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks Kevin. I do enjoy a winter wild camp. P

[@gberish602]

Hi Rachel, Oops boo-boo, glad you admitted it and better still found a way around it with tent pegs. I have a spreadsheet that lists everything, a great aide-memoire and has served me well over the years. Mind you I know plenty that love to fly by the seat of their pants and revel in lateral thinking. I recognise that area and can guess where you pitched. Cheers Graham

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Graham, it’s a cracking spot. I didn’t want to say precisely where it was, let’s keep it nice 😊 A spreadsheet is a good idea. I don’t have a standard set gear list, I swap my stuff around from camp to camp, which is when I forget something! 🫢

[@billrichardson8841]

Hi, new subscriber. I usually take couscous and salami. Light to carry and tasty.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for subbing! Couscous, there's a good idea. I really need to be more adventurous with my camping meals.

[@jeremymanning2132]

Great video, really enjoyed your relaxed presentation. The Chilterns looks nice. Never camped there but might be worth a visit. Couple of tips, add a little cold water to your coffee and milk powder, it stops the milk curdling when you add boiling water. Also treat yourself to the Trangia Stormproof Cookset. I've had various models of them since 1972 and the work brilliantly in any conditions, no need for a wind shield and speeds up boiling times. Happy camping. 👍👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Oh, thanks for the tip about the milk; no one likes lumpy coffee, lol! I've been on the lookout for a second-hand Trangia cook set, I might have to wait until my next birthday. Thanks Jeremey.

[@snaidogg1]

Great Vid, enjoyed the inventiveness of the tent pegs :)

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I was determined to have my curry lol! 😊

[@dissyduster]

Fun trip nice spot great vibe ,Thank you,,,

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks ☺️

[@CDPOutdoors]

Always good to have a look at the UK. Apart from my kid's and grandkids. The British countryside is what I miss. I'm loving it here in Western Australia, the bush is beautiful. Really enjoying exploring and finding new places. All the best Clive 🤠

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi Clive, how’s it going? Thanks for stopping by. I don’t live near any mountains or really isolated landmasses, I wish I did though! The Chilterns is fairly low level land but it is very nice all the same. 😀

[@CDPOutdoors]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales ❤️

[@pauledwards499]

Brilliant and inspiring, it's always a bonus when there's a new upload from you :) My usual camping meals are something along the lines of a tin of hot chicken curry from Aldi, with some boiled rice and a garlic naan or their sausages and beans, which are great value and very tasty with a buttered roll or two. Sometimes I just take ramen noodles and boil them in tomato juice and add some pepperami or sausage and cheese, much cheaper than those dehydrated meals and worth the extra bit of weight in my opinion. Great tent peg idea and I suppose long ones could be adjusted for simmering.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yeah, I need to find cheaper food options. Noodles is a good idea. I have to admit, sometimes I am just a bit lazy. 🥴

[@pauledwards499]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales I think it was English Woodsman who compared the weight of camping meals to tinned food and the difference was very minimal, the packaging and water needed to rehydrate a dry meal makes them about the same weight as a tin of curry etc, but for 8 times the price.

[@andrewmatley7688]

nice one Rachel enjoyed your wild camp.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching ☺️

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

I dislike cooking at the best of times! My go-to camping meal is home made chilli that has been dehydrated, reheated and rehydrated with water with boil in the bag/ microwave rice!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Mmm Chilli, sounds good to me. It was an ok meal, nothing special but it wasn’t awful either. Thanks for watching. 😉

[@Tominthetent]

Great vid !

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for stopping by and tuning in.

[@endurance-adventures]

That was an epic camp and my first frosty one! I think the worst bit was definitely putting the tent away but we were so lucky with the weather! Proper blue sky day 😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

We had a very good camp, and overall the gear worked which was a blessing. Thanks Steph. It was a good’en 😀

[@mikebelk5455]

I see you have a mesh inner, didn’t you find it a bit chilly during the night? I have the same tent and I was freezing one cold night on Bleaklow, I’m considering buying the 4 season inner as a result

[@endurance-adventures]

@@mikebelk5455 I think we were quite well sheltered in our little hollow, I imagine it would have been colder if we were higher and more exposed - the good thing about these tents is that the inners can be swapped out

[@Lythixuan1998]

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[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks ☺️

[@haseebdailyvlogs2207]

Very good sharing 👏 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@celineellis]

Excellent video - brave to be out in the cold! Ive been collecting backpacking camp gear this winter. and Im ready to get my cherry popped and camp wild in the spring - what ive bought isnt winter ready at this point! Ive got to get over a little trepidation about leaving my car and being alone somewhere random. Im from your neck of the woods in Northants so would love to chat privately about somewhere fairly local for a wild camp if you have some suggestions you wouldnt mind sharing. I know folks dont always like sharing with strangers, but I think im going to need that extra bit of security for my first time!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hi, it’s nice to meet someone local to me. Wild camping in Northants isn’t the easiest of places but it is possible. Feel free to drop me a message on Instagram or Facebook, happy to help where I can.

[@celineellis]

@@ramblingracheltrailtaleswill do!!

[@RJ-pu8yh]

Just watched this vid, im from around those parts and the scenery is beeutiful. Some good tips with the tent pegs. But i have a question for you if i may, when using the liquid stove you used, can you use it in a closed tent? I know that gas canisters can be dangerous if they are used inside a closed tent!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I wouldn’t use any cooking system in a closed tent, too risky. Fumes and risk of fire. This was in a well ventilated area not inside the body of the tent but vestibular using a wind shield. Also, read the instructions ☺️

[@RJ-pu8yh]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales thankyou

[@ph111hud0]

Rach were was the haunted woods you camped out in with Steph?

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Badby Woods, Northamptonshire.

[@ph111hud0]

Thank you very much, If I can be brave enough I will take my girls there. Superb@@ramblingracheltrailtales

[@dantibbs6232]

enjoyed the video, but be really careful of camping under trees, especially ones with lots of potential "widow makers"

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Of course, the tree was good and out of the direct wind flow, and the weather wouldn't cause us any issues. I've been camping in the woodlands since a teenager and haven't been squished. Thanks for watching and have a great week.