Hare Tor Snowing Solo Wild Camp - Camping on Dartmoor - Naturehike Tent

Trev's first solo wild camp takes a wintery turn as the high peak of Dartmoor's Hare Tor overlooking the Tavy Cleave see's the first snowfall of the season, but is his Naturehike Ultralight tent built for snow, and will tonights Dartmoor Legend scare Trev out of his wits? Scroll down for a list of Trev's gear with Amazon links.
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[@SummitOrNothing]

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[@georgedpost]

Ten years from now, Trev will recount this tale of glory. How he survived a blizzard on Dartmoor. No real food, no hope, just a man's will to survive. Him struggling to find his way back to civilization. Just as makes his way to the road, he comes across a bus load of nuns stuck in a snowbank. Our intrepid lad digs out the bus, he shares his last bit of chocolate with the diabetic bus driver and saves the world.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Spooky.... were you there?

[@benvickery]

Lovely pictures of my favourite moor, thanks! I’m looking forward to some wild camping there next year and taking a DofE group there in the summer.

[@SummitOrNothing]

It certainly is a unique place. We are slowly working through the 365 square miles - we may bump into you out there yet! Thanks for watching!

[@ingridmitchell1742]

That was quite a Romantic Dartmoor Lege Trev....I actually wasn't to afraid to go to bed tonight!.....I was more afraid where you were going to end up with that tent.......love the video...Well Done for enduring, the freezing tempretures and actually going outside in those conditions for a Pee ...Brrrr..👍👍

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Ingrid. It did get a bit windy up there... Thanks for watching! Glad that you enjoyed the legend.

[@skyblue-df2od]

Brave man, well done, no-one can call you a wimp! that tent a right slapper...i mean flapper!

[@SummitOrNothing]

I was scared though hahah! Thanks for watching!

[@juliasmith5267]

Thanks heaps for this. 😊

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Poor Nath. Missing out on all that winter fun.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Tell me about it.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

LOL cheers for the shout out Trev, another way is to stuff it into the stuff sack... NOT roll it, literally stuff it in then compress it with the straps, take it out and try at home first, way easier than trying to roll it up and fit it in... great little overnighter and your fist solo Trev . I enjoyed it. Lee

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, a few have suggested that, so I may try it out. Thanks for watching, Lee. Take it easy mate!

[@tonyyates2012]

Well done trev!, your officially hardcore.👍🤘

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahaha! Maybe I am.... A bit... Still struggle to climb fences though haha.

[@kwoody1986]

Nice solo Trev it's quite nice to get out by yourself every so often. Enjoyed the Dartmoor legend. Take care Cheers Karl

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Karl - yeah made a change to be on my own - thanks for watching. All the best.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

We had a snowstorm for about an hour just over two weeks ago but as quick as it came , it went (thank goodness). I like the sound of flapjacks but not boil in the bag but I supposed you need something hot inside on a day like that, it looked real sunny but also real cold. Still, a nice view to wake up to in the morning and Nath's loss when he watches this lol, cheers Alan

[@SummitOrNothing]

The boil in the bags are ok but they do wear a little thin after a while, but yeah... hot is the key on a night like that! Was a cracking location though, and I do love a bit of snow. Thanks for watching, Alan!

[@raydown8328]

Another great video mate,was out myself same night,after the fire burned down a bit I got myself ready for bed,got the jet boil out an heated up the water an poured that into my nagalene bottle,makes a great bag warmer plus quick to re heat in morning for that first few coffees (saves loads of gas also) flap jack recipe sounds good 👌 atb

[@SummitOrNothing]

Ah, that's a great idea. I may have to try that out for some additional heat. Will post the flapjack video up soon. Thanks for watching, Ray!

[@axel1970ful]

Cheers Trev enjoyed that

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Alex!

[@garysmythe9545]

Well done Trev - great solo effort - full moon as well, brave 👍

[@SummitOrNothing]

I aint afraid of no ghosts! Cheers for watching, Gary!

[@markredfox73]

Holding a pee from 3 am...oooh now thats willpower..i would have bitten the bullet and gone outside ..That did look a real nippy camp .its a taste of things to come for sure...of course all wild camps have that horrid wind which makes packing a nightmare ...good stuff..ATB Mark.

[@SummitOrNothing]

When I get curled up in a fetal position in bed, and i can hear wind and rain outside, I ain't going nowhere lol. Can't wait to get back out there for another wintery camp soon, as soon as this damp windy period clears off and winter returns. Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@alexsmith-it3ou]

Get yourself a Nalgene pee bottle and take it inside the tent with you. I,ve been using one for years ,you cant beat it when you get caught short in the wee small hours. ATB.

[@sidestickflyer]

Ace vid Trev, especially the kite flying at the end! Great decision to take the tent and not the DD. Looking forward to the next episode and thanks for making me laugh as always. ATVB Graham

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks, Graham -glad you enjoyed it. Had to take the tent, still testing it for you guys. Hopefully, it survived my own stupidity! Take care mate.

[@zakirhossain.bd.1307]

Hi friend very nice sharing video likely friend

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks for watching!

[@southwestexplorer8905]

Good effort Trev I know that sleeping bag feeling

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks Mat. Yep, a pain in the arse bit or does the job. Cheers for watching!

[@marky5755]

That is an amazing spot Trev. Those views were incredible. Was a little freaked out by the blair witch style night time story though ;)

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahah! Yea - was a great spot.. (Though I realised once I got back that not on the camping map!)

[@aaroncarbon518]

Great video as always, I recently stayed on hare tor absolutely loved the walk didn't love walking through what felt like acres of midges an flies though.

[@DaveVaughan2004]

Nice video that mate, nice to get out and have a winter camp. The snow always makes it feel more special :) ATB, Dave

[@SummitOrNothing]

It does that, Dave. Cheers for watching!

[@GillianSmith]

Excellent solo wild camp 👍 proper adventure with the snow, respect Trev 👌 nice one.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers, Gillian. Thanks for watching!

[@budman200210]

Love it! No tent required. keep em coming!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers for watching, Aaron!

[@lonecamper5520]

Love the videos you know your always going to have a giggle. 😊👍

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha! Cheers Jason!

[@saintsrus1]

Loved it mate, made me chuckle 👍

[@SummitOrNothing]

Glad to hear it.. Thanks for watching!

[@trickyoutdoors5668]

Nice one Trev, keep em coming! :)

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Steve. Will do!

[@LikeWeDidOutdoors]

man I see the side of your bedhead and thought you'd got cornrows done! Proper made me double take! Looked a great time, love snow camping!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha! Did they suit me, though? I may have to get some done if so haha. Thanks for watching, only a dusting, but exciting to see the white stuff none the less.

[@wellsgb1957]

Yep nice one 👍🏻

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Andy!

[@georgehorner7109]

Loving these videos. You should come up north for a wild camp.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hell yeah, we plan to. Hopefully next year will get much more done. We intended to this year and only managed a camp on Cadair Idris. Thanks for watching!

[@craigbetts1586]

"how not to take down a tent in the wind" good one Trev hope the tent is ok, still a good video enjoyed your out night adventure

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks Craig! I still haven't had a chance to check the tent over for damage but hoping its ok. Thanks for watching!

[@oscardodd4223]

Fantastic video! It looked absolutely freezing! ATB

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks, Oscar - was a bit parky out there. Layered up well though! All the best mate, and thanks for watching!

[@stevesmith3990]

I enjoyed that, well done for doing it on your lonesome - hope Nath can make it next time.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Sure he'll make an appearance at Some point before Christmas. As he says, it's all training! Thanks for watching

[@dflan8900]

Great stuff. Enjoyed self deprecation as usual. But really informative on.lots of levels. Keep on camping mate.

[@SummitOrNothing]

We all love a bit of self deprecation right? Haha! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BorderRambler]

Great stuff Trev , always tough leaving the warm confines of the bag to pack all your gear in the cold..tent looked a little fiddly in the wind . atb Dave ...

[@omasadventures8236]

I feel your pain about the cold. I have always said that I am a reptile - I only like warmth and sunshine. Keep the sunny side up !

[@SummitOrNothing]

It was funny how I reached a point where all of a sudden I didnt feel so cold... Almost numbed to it. You gott atry these things though, eh? Thanks for watching!

[@RamblyAndy]

Thanks for sharing this. Enjoyed the atmosphere as I so often do with your videos, and the ghost story. It may or may not be of use, but I've successfully used Tenacious Tape to fix small tears in my tent, it's still keeping the rain out.

[@SummitOrNothing]

That may be worth bearing in mind - have yet to have a closer look at the tent - hopefully its ok. Thanks for watching, Andy, glad you enjoyed it! All the best!

[@kenhenley7599]

Excellent...and well done.That was really enjoyable although I had to put a jumper on when the snow started falling. LOL. By the way, you can never have too much peanut butter!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken. Thanks for watching!

[@12warrington]

Good old you , flying solo , and no moaning about the bloody tarp.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha! I was itching to get out, would rather have gone out with Nath, but glad i did it on my own. Will definitely do it again. Thanks for watching!

[@siography5114]

I was camping by Black Tor in valley, that weekend, it got cold, bit rain no snow.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I must have been just high enough for it to turn. Hope you enjoyed your camp. Thanks for watching!

[@siography5114]

@@SummitOrNothing Yes I hope to do some videos too. There a few peeps I watch it's good to learn. The nature hike tent looks good light weight weather it is durable? Yes I not wild camped in years so went to valley. Like to go back this year get bit snow. I have an old valdue I use slightly heavier but like the design. I used to do ten Tors with scouts

[@SummitOrNothing]

@@siography5114 I never did Ten Tors, was never even int walking. The Naturehike seems to be ok so far, but time will tell. Still got the Banshee as a backup.

[@rialobran]

I was camped about a mile away that night on the other side of the cleave with a couple of others, we wondered where the noise was coming from, lol. It was damned cold but as you showed the wind was worse in many ways.

[@SummitOrNothing]

I thought I could hear snoring hahaha. Was a bit nippy out. Hope you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for watching!

[@MartinPopeFilmmaker]

Very enjoyable video mate. It looked a bit cold up there.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Was brass mo keys mate haha. Thanks for watching!

[@sconjaoutdoors7658]

Get on Trev 👍. Well done on the solo one nighter dude. How much more comfortable is an inflatable bed compared to a foam one 👌. Hope your tent is ok. Thanks for sharing Trev. Atb Sconja 👍

[@SummitOrNothing]

It was ten times more comfortable. Definitely be using that set up again. Cheers for watching, Sconja!

[@georgedpost]

@@SummitOrNothing you need to do a test.. should the foam be above or below the inflatable mattress for best best heat retention. The the same time a comfort test, which way is better to lay on?

[@englishwoodsman]

Great video mate . I hat walking away from my camera just to look around and its falling over ..

[@SummitOrNothing]

I know - it was getting proper windy that morning. It is still working but not shutting properly, which is frustrating. Thanks for watching!

[@msoddsoxsox974]

It was flipping cold that weekend! on a spooky weekend too! brave man ? ;-) lol x

[@SummitOrNothing]

Brave is one word... hahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@WalksWithOlly]

Seems like you had to suffer a bit to earn that extra hour in bed, Trev. An enjoyable outing and trust it to snow, in October, when you're out on your own! ;-) I hope there are no longstanding issues with the tent and camera lens. All the best, until next time.

[@niksgee3538]

use cheap self inflating mat on top of your airbed. Bit of extra weight but not much. Nice warm bed. Height and comfort of air mattress warmth of the sim.

[@BlackHell01]

Well done Trev, You did it. I feel your pain getting the sleeping bag packed away. I bought a Gelert Hibernate 400, Very Warm considering how cheap it was but bulky as hell when packing away.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I think you have to spend some big £££'s to get something compact but warm. Something I dont have an abundance of. Thanks for watching, Tom!

[@dekaking9682]

loved the videos trev, but i think the laurel and hardy theme tune would of been more appropriate when you was packing your gear away haha. keep up the good work, always look forward to summit or nothing vids.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yeah, I reckon it would have... although probably a copyright issue.... Incy wincy spider tends to be our 'look how we f**k up' music. lol. Thanks for watching!

[@dekaking9682]

planing my first solo wild camp next year at the age of 58, so will probably keep the laurel and hardy theme for myself when im chasing my tent around the shropshire hills.

[@donnybigboy]

Fantastic video Trev. Snow too eh, can't be bad. Pre made food is what I generally take, after all an overnight camp wont need a fridge, especially this time of year. Keep on the good work bud.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yeah, I have wanted to make my own food for a w spell now, but am always confused with what I can and can't reheat and what extra gear I will have to carry in order to cook my own meals. But I am getting sick of boil in the bag foods if I'm honest, so a change is definitely on the cards! Thanks for watching, Don!

[@donnybigboy]

I will let you know of a few if you like?, most things are perfectly safe if heated right through.

[@chrisblyth6716]

Brave man . Hope ya plums have popped out again? That's encouraging that the tent was nice n warm. Have you thought of taking a thermal sheet with you, that reflective film they use for athletes or hypothermic patients? Weighs very little but highly effective on floor in tent to reflect body heat or to use as a lightweight blanket. Then all you'll need is a few vegetables spuds and voila. A roast!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha... sounds a great plan. I will look into it for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Choccytube]

Great video, I've just got a Naturehike tent and a few Aegismax bits off Aliexpress, so I'm going to give the winter camp a go. I would be afraid of getting blown away on Dartmoor though.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea it gets pretty blowy up there for sure. Still got to get the Naturehike our in some full on wind and see how it fair's. That'll be a good test for it. Hope you enjoy yours. Thanks for watching!

[@shaunbowen]

The juvenile side of me still gets excited at the sight of snow! I remember getting my first sleeping bag with a compression sack years back and I was told to just 'smoosh' it into the sack and then tighten up the straps. This way it avoids any repeated stress on the same areas of material from rolling it. That sleeping bag does look massive though!

[@SummitOrNothing]

I've not tried that method yet, may be a good idea, although it sounds hard work to me. Bloody sleeping bags!!! Thanks for watching!

[@shaunbowen]

It felt quite unnatural at first, just grabbing a corner of the sleeping bag and piling it in there, but it seems to do the trick.

[@georgedpost]

Both Trev and the tent did better than expected. I hope when the camera warmed up, it wasn't too badly damaged.

[@SummitOrNothing]

It still seems to be working... hopefully the tent has no damage... none that I have seen yet!

[@HikeCamp]

Nice solo indeed... Wind is just not helpful at all for packing up camp or leaving cameras upright. 😀👍 Cheers my friend.

[@SummitOrNothing]

It did get pretty choppy in the morning there. And through the night too actually. Cheers for watching, Max. Oh and we filmed your tag video yesterday. Try and get it up this week.

[@HikeCamp]

Great to hear! Look forward to it.

[@WanderingJay]

great vid..first snow of the year, i was supposed to be up there that weekend, but work injury put paid to it, oh well but loved the vid..any chance of doing a little vid, showing the flapjacks recipe, i would be really interested in trying it, sounds just the thing for winter hiking..ATB WJ

[@SummitOrNothing]

Bloody work... getting in the way of life again!!! Have filmed a video, Jay, just need to get round to the edit. Thanks for watching!

[@naturalforlife6741]

You aught to switch to a top quilt

[@neilizer]

Had to laugh at you taking that tent down😂 The size of your bag is nothing compared to mine! Cant even fit mine in the bag when its in the compression sack😒. That tent still looks fragile to me in the wind im not convinced to its longevity... Have a gooden Trev👊

[@SummitOrNothing]

I know right... note to self - remove poles before pegs... f***ing idiot! Sure I will get a chance to test it in more windy conditions at some point, but so far still coping! Cheers for watching!

[@assacoon]

I was watching this on my lunch break with a colleague. As you were packing away the tent and the wind took it he said that happened to his DD tent once and it ripped it, then 1 minute later you said you heard a rip!! Mate, hope the tent is ok? Nothing worst than breaking gear. Was nice to watch a video with no moaning in it. I suggest you dump Nath and just go it alone, your subs will go through the roof! 🤣🤣🤣 Only joking Nath. 😘

[@SummitOrNothing]

I haven't even managed to set it up and have a check for damage yet, did have a quick glance over as I hung it out to dry and didn't notice anything, so fingers crossed. Cheers for watching, Nick, was a bit weird without Nath, no one to chat shit with, except for the camera. Hopefully, he will make it out again soon, but I will definitely do another solo camp at some point. Really enjoyed it!

[@assacoon]

@@SummitOrNothing I enjoy meeting up with people every now and then but I much prefer solo camps. Think it also comes down to what you're use too as well. Until I stated filming my camps I never knew any other person who wild camped hence why I'm use to going it alone, I've met loads over the last couple of years now. Take care mate.

[@SummitOrNothing]

I never even considered that I would be wild camping - even when we first started Summit or Nothing it was all about the hiking and the mountains. I absolutely hated camping of any description. Funny how things change.

[@F3T166]

Know how you feel with the Vango sleeping bag, I have the Latitude 400 bugger to get back into its compression bag. But the question, is this big enough for two people (average height of 5,10) as I'm looking for a 2 man tent to use on the Cape Wrath Trail next year. Great videos as always

[@SummitOrNothing]

It's closer to a two man tent than the vango banshee but with out putting it to the test if say that it's probably still pokey for two. check out our blog on the summit or Nothing website we discuss the tents we have used (link below) - the vango mirage 200 is the larger two man tent that we have used. www.summitornothing.co.uk/blog/tents-we-use-

[@F3T166]

I have the Banshee 200 myself as well. I've come across another Nature Hike tent, Mongar 2. Looks similar to a MSR tent. I'll be getting that shortly off amazon.

[@SummitOrNothing]

@@F3T166 I have heard of the Mongar, hope its a goodun for you. I dont think the Naturehikes are bad tents really. A lot of people seem to think a lot of them, but you do hear one or two complaints. They seem to be on top of correcting their mistakes though!

[@utop00]

So when Naths away you ripped your tent broke your camera and got snowed on..... Maybe your safer with Nath with ya 😂

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea you could be right. I think he must soak up enough bad luck for the both of us.

[@petersmithm9]

No B&Bs close by?

[@SummitOrNothing]

Not close enough! 😂😂

[@DJOutdoors]

I’ve not been to Dartmoor before can you recommend a place to go for a first wild camp in Dartmoor other than this place? Thanks

[@SummitOrNothing]

Well, first off, always consult the Dartmoor camping map online to check where you can camp... But the merrivale area is a great place for a first time. Camp up on Great Mis Tor and you feel isolated and have the views but with the comfort of not being too far from the car. I've camped there twice so far, if you scroll few our vids you can get a glimpse of the area. Thanks for watching