Glen Etive Wild Camping: A Wet Scottish Wild Camp Amongst Mountains Deep in Glen Etive

[@GordonjSmith1]

Lordy what a fabulous place to wake up in!

[@serkd37]

Hi Stripey. A beautiful spot by the river. Scotland is a wild campers dream. Thanks for sharing. ATB Serk

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Serk! Yeah it definitely is 👍

[@fotorabia]

Because I live in this area,,i like watching from the comfort of my wee warm house not far from Glen Coe.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Oh that is nice, hope you still appreciate how beautiful it is 🙌👍

[@fotorabia]

@@StripeyHatGuy Your helping...there is some good walks nr me..Glen Tarbet nr Strontian...up to a volcanic crater loch..u can fish it. I live below Ben Resipole ..which is an upwards day out.

[@allankerr668]

Beautiful Stripey! Colours amazing!👏👏👏👏👏😎

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks Allan! Yeah absolutely, I really like the redish from all the old ferns

[@steveworthington930]

Further up Stripey on the left side is a very basic bothy called Narachan. Think the MBA have took it on as a "project". More crowd,s.

[@MaliceGLA]

Such a lovely area Stripey! Haven't actually seen anyone camping 'in' Glen Etive - seems like that the camping near the street is what people rather like to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot MaliceGLA, yeah probably it looks like it, but tbh. you can only see all the tents from the street and 'all' the other might be well hidden or probably more likely they don't film their Glen Etive wild camps 🤔😂

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Always good Stripey, I have never seen Glen Etive and it is beautiful. Cheers 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Dave! Just so many beautiful place here in Scotland 👍

[@ronniemathieson17]

Excellent location Stripey 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Ronnie 🙌

[@Kev_Russ]

Nice one lads. Glen Etive is beautiful. Getting trashed these days in the summer by the trampy campers tho. Nice wee hidden spot there Stripey. 😎👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks Kev! Yeah is like nearly year round really busy, was definitely a nice and quiet spot. Can't wait that the weather improves as I am almost out of rubbish weather tours now 😂

[@Jennifer.4]

It really does look a beautiful glen.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

It absolutely is, unfortunately it is also very busy - particular during summer and the street is a single lane with passing places where most people park in 😒, I actually promised myself after my last experience driving there in summer that I would never ever drive there again...

[@Jennifer.4]

@@StripeyHatGuy My husband and I had the same experience when we stayed there in our van about three years ago. We hated it. He often climbs on the Buchaille so I plan to explore it more on foot.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

The Buchaille is such a versatile mountain - probably one of my favourites as well 👍. Not sure if you are into 'scrambling' but if you like to be 'lonley' I can highly recommend one of the gully's up the Buchaille/Sron na Lairig or even Sron na Creise.

[@Jennifer.4]

@@StripeyHatGuy I did used to scramble and rock climb but felt unable to do so after I had children. My husband still climbs at the age of 69. I am 71 and still manage to walk long distances.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Wow that is great that both of you are still so fit and enjoying the outdoors! ♥️

[@charlesrobert9527]

What a great glen for a low level camp surrounded by awesome mountains. It all makes for an excellent setting. As ever a most enjoyable video to watch.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Charles 👋, yeah absolutely, didn't think that Glen Etive is so beautiful. Can't beat the sound of running water paired with a mountain view for a wild camp! Thanks Stripey

[@eraldigjata997]

DIVINE

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Fantastic views, colours! The sound of rain is so relaxing for some reason. The amount of work you put into your vids is much appreciated I’m sure by everyone. Keep up the great work Strippy 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Jeffrey!

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

What a great spot, the colours right now are beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Andrew! Yeah the colours are just stunning, hopefully we have them for another couple of weeks 🤞

[@ruairidhalexander7631]

Looks a slightly risky camp spot in wet weather, if the rivers rise quickly.

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Great video Stripey 👏 cracking pitch ⛺ beautiful autumnal scenery in Glen Etive 👌 well done on the dodgy river crossing 😨 and getting out in the rain 🌧 good for the soul I reckon 🙏 atb Brian 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Brian! Had the area for quite some time in my head and it was actually better than I thought particular due to the great autumn colours 😎 Cheers Stripey

[@captainlandslide9874]

Love it!

[@davidreay47]

Beautiful spot for a camp, the autumn colours amazing.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot David! Great wild camping spot in a gorgeous scenery 👍

[@worldtoday9244]

Good camping, good food and good video. Keep up the good.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Great camp, watched murchies but missed this one, Been looking at the map as the spot was magic, Will have to try a camp down by the river, it’s always put me off as the valley is so busy, and never fancied leaving the car, but you two did it, a bit off season but I bet the roadside was still busy ? In the valley. Cheers for the views and video

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching - I wouldn't watch two of the identical videos either 🤔😎Finding the spots takes always some time and this one worked actually better out then I thought 😂. Yeah Glen Etive was pretty busy, not as mad as in season but again what is the season in Glen Etive? ATB Stripey

[@bonpecheur4565]

That was a different scenery, pretty nice surrounding. You really must change your hiking boots for a pair of fishing waders , you hike most of the time in the water 😅 thanks for sharing

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hahaha yeah I know, the weather is the last week's really rubbish and apparently to the forecast it will stay like that 😔

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Love the wild nature you got there.Great vid.Thanks for sharing

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Yeah absolutely, fantastic having this so close by 😊. Cheers Stripey

[@fellrunningguide]

Good stuff Stripey. It is legal to camp in most remote locations in Scotland under the Land Reform Act so you'd have been within your rights to camp there. The No Camping sign may be a response to previous campers who have left litter etc rather than following the "Leave no trace" ethic.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot mate, good to know! Yeah is a kind of a downside with busy and easy to reach places like Glen Etive that it attracts a couple of 'bad' wild campers who spoil it for the rest....

[@fellrunningguide]

@@StripeyHatGuy How are you finding condensation when using the single skin shelter compared to a tent?

[@StripeyHatGuy]

It is not as bad as people talk it. I used in the Alps like 90 percent of the time single wall tents (self-built) and now in Scotland for some time the duomid. Yes it gets wet inside but so far I had it not 'raining' on me when it is windy 😉. I think it is more important that you pick a descent camp spot than it would be with a double wall tent - the only hindrance in Scotland are the wee beast's for me 😎

[@fellrunningguide]

@@StripeyHatGuy Cheers Stripey. Yes I can imagine it not being good for midge season! ATB, Dave

[@DAoutdoors]

Cracking video Stripey, stunning location. Thanks for sharing yours and Roberts adventure as always! 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Dave 🙌👍

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Great wild camp Stripey😀..It’s such a beautiful spot 😀 Cheers Robert

[@StripeyHatGuy]

We definitely did the right decision with a Glen Etive wild camp mate, no need in battling clag an strong winds on a summit 😉😂

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@StripeyHatGuy Defo Stripey 😁👍

[@kevinpalmer7452]

Stunning location Stunning video, did you manage to keep your feet dry it looked so boggy and wet

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Kevin👋, yeah I did, only the river crossing was to deep for my shoes...said this I was wearing some 'sealskinz' socks for the first time and they worked fine. Thanks for watching! ATB Stripey

[@hiker_heather]

Another amazing video! ☺️🙏 you have such a brilliant personality for the videos and you seem like such a nice person ☺️🙏 It's brilliant to see someone who loves scotland like I do 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 keep at it 💪👊

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Hiker_Heather 👋, Scotland is such a beautiful country, makes it easy to love it 😍. Thanks a lot Stripey

[@barrykimber]

I see u also use speedster backpacking stoves gear 😁👌👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Barry, yeah the wind shield is absolutely clever with the integrated pot stand, love it!

[@barrykimber]

Yes agree, it's transformed my using alcohol stoves ! 👍👍

[@fraserconnell21]

BRILLIANT 👍🏼. Thank you Stripey 😊 👏. Which tent did you use on this one??

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Fraser, I am using the mld duomid for this wild camp. Cheers Stripey

[@kin5680]

That 'No Camping' sign is illegal under the Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003. There are always some people that try to enforce English laws up here, but as much as they might want them to be, they are not valid in Scotland. If it was me i would have taken it down and brought it home with me.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

That is actually interesting as I talked with Robert about it but tbh I am happy that we continued our hike - better views for sure and the river crossing gave as something to talk about 😉. Would have been a nice souvenir 🤔😎

[@barrykimber]

Well said, I had the same thought!!

[@kin5680]

@@StripeyHatGuy Aye, that was spot was prime though! Shame to let something like that stop you. I'm glad you had a good camp anyway. I always enjoy your content. I'm a big spaghetti bolognese fan myself!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Kin! What can I say as a German? 😂

[@georgeton4991]

Cup of tea Sir?

[@itsablack1]

I've got to agree with Iain Mc, you have a right to roam , you are not breaking any trespassing laws by camping there , they can't stop you. It probably is someone's favourite fishing spot and don't want to share it with a camper 😅

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Yeah probably, it is definitely a very nice spot 😂👍

[@merkyw4187]

Really enjoyed that Stripey. How do you get out so much? You must have a very understanding Boss :) ... has Robert got a utube channel ? and have you ever considered completing the munroes even in the future?M☘️

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Merky! Aye Robert has as well a channel - link in description 👍. No I haven't considered completing the Munro's, I had an Excel sheet for my peaks in the Alps for memories. For me it is really not about a number, rather for the experience I have...when I 'bag' some it is ok but I would never sit in the clag on top of a mountain just to get it 'bagged', for me it is about the views. Of course it can always happen that weather changes but heading knowingly on top of a mountain in bad weather is for me just pointless and even potentially dangerous 🤔.

[@merkyw4187]

@@StripeyHatGuy understandably so. I agree with you. I can only imagine the heights and views you've reached in the Alps for sure. For me also the wild camping and views are what it's all about. Scotland would not be the same without Stripey on the hills and valleys and I look forward to every adventure in all types of weather :). Can't wait for the snowy season ahead M ☘️

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Merky 😊

[@harald_brettfeld]

Thanks for the beautiful video 👍 which tent did you use?

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Harald. I am using the mld duomid dcf with a 3FL bathtub floor.

[@harald_brettfeld]

Thanks a lot

[@solviturambulando6900]

great video! what are those pegs/ tent steaks you are using?

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Sorry can remember really, when they are yellow and L-shaped they are the delta anchors, otherwise they are the Easton gold pegs (look like yellow thick nails). Thanks a lot for watching! ATB Stripey

[@iainmc9859]

A fantastic glen, I camped overnight there beside the road and got my kids to collect bog myrtle to keep the midges away from the air vents, although I hate camping in the rain .... far too many soggy mornings carrying a heavy damp tent. Personally that sign would have ended up in the river, whether I intended to camp there or not. Probably some gillie from a local estate trying to mark out a fishing spot for paying customers. If in doubt regarding a dispute with landowners or their employees always suggest calling a policeman and of course video the incident. I bet they give up before the rambler does. As long as you're not invading someone's privacy (if they don't mow the lawn there it isn't a private garden) or damaging their livelihood you should be on the right side of the law.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot for the advice, good to know if I would ever run into a problem like that. This is actually how I understood the regulations: Not camping and or crossing gardens, out of sight and leaving no trace. The sign was for me on a kind of a random place tbh. might be a left over from the end of 'lockdown rush' where a lot of camper behaved like .... for the defence of the sign 🤔

[@PrinserneFraFyn]

Did you stop using the Scarp 1? 🧐😊

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hahaha yeah kind of at the moment. Still loving the Scarp 1...said this the one thing which is a kind of annoying with the Scarp 1 is the pack size in comparison with the duomid - when you don't want to have it inside of your pack you need to put it in at the beginning in which is not necessarily my preferred way of putting things away, particular in rain. On the other hand the duomid has only one door and when it rains it rains onto the groundsheet (damn pyramid shape 😂😂😂). I guess every tent has its pros and cons but at the moment I enjoy the pros of the duomid 😎

[@alistairthow1384]

It's a pity you never met the former resident of Glen Etive. You could have introduced yourself. The names Hat! Stripey Hat!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Seriously? That would have been awesome, must be so amazing to hear their stories...

[@alistairthow1384]

@@StripeyHatGuy True! Commander Bond could tell you a story of two.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Do you mean the commander Bond who is the reason why so many people stop at the Glen Etive spot to make pictures? 😂👍

[@alistairthow1384]

@@StripeyHatGuy Yes👍🏻 Bond, James Bond. His family home is Skyfall House in Glen Etive.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂👍

[@georgeton4991]

Lyme ticks be wary.