How to WILD CAMP like a PRO

This is my video to show you how to wild camp like a pro and the sort of wild camping gear you will need to camp through all four seasons both safely and enjoyably. 4 season camping often involves camping in high winds, heavy rain and cold temperatures. If you have the right camping gear you can still enjoy hiking and camping all year round.
This video is the final part of my wind camping for beginners series.
I would highly recommend purchasing a proper 4 season tent and winter sleeping bag. Unfortunately, these are likely to come at a cost.
My main four season camping gear consists of:
Hilleberg Soulo tent - 4 season tent
Rab Ascent 1100 sleeping bag - winter sleeping bag
Mountain Equipment Aerostat Synthetic 7.0 sleeping mat - winter sleeping pad
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When camping in winter you need to be prepared for the worst so I would encourage you all to take lots of kit. Take lots of layers to make your hiking gear set up perfect for all conditions.
There is no need to spend a fortune on hiking gear. There is lots of great budget hiking gear that is perfectly suitable for use all year round. Head down to Go Outdoors or Decathlon and get kitted out.
My main winter hiking gear consists of:
Salomon Quest hiking boots
Mountain Equipment Lightline down jacket
Various Rab and North Face fleeces
Hestra gloves
Merino wool base layers and socks
Various hats of different thicknesses
Always remember to take dry bags to ensure your gear is kept dry. Make sure you take good lights and chargers too. However, most importantly, remember to look at the weather forecast before you go and plan appropriately.
If you have any questions please put them in the comments section. If you want to see some extreme weather hiking and camping then please SUBSCRIBE ‪@BackpackingUK‬
Thanks, Andy
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[@nicwp7320]

Cheers for the Video Andy. Cant back you up enough especially about the coat, nothing worse than getting drenched and trying to camp.

[@BackpackingUK]

Hiking and then camping in wet gear is never fun. If it’s cold too it’s soul destroying!

[@glenroberts7557]

You didn't mention the key ingredients a beard gotta have the beard big 1

[@thewiltshirewomble]

Great video and advice Andy…. 👍

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 🙏

[@davethinkingsystems]

very good thanks. I used to do this years ago and I'm looking at getting back into it. I would also add a trowel for digging holes :-) I use LED Lenser head tourch. Really bright and recharges off a micro usb so charges off a charging brick :-)

[@bimblingbackpacker7379]

Sound advice 👍🏻

[@BackpackingUK]

Cheers!

[@Olan...]

Great vid mate...The way your guy lines are set up are going to cause friction on the tent tabs and could wear them out....imo i would have them tied to the tabs and allow the friction to be on the lines only...Hilliberg would charge an arm and a leg and a kidney to fix them tabs mate......Thanks for the snow peg tips , i am going to buy some right now.

[@DS-ej6du]

Andy, Loved the video. Thank you. I am keeping a eye out for one of those sleeping bags when there is next a sale on. You didn't mention walking trousers or gaiters? Looking forward to your next video.

[@BackpackingUK]

I forgot to mention my Gaiters! I use Peter Storm Trek Gaiters from Go Outdoors, Millets, Blacks, etc. They are both waterproof and breathable. They retail at £26 but you can always buy them cheaper in the sale.

[@DS-ej6du]

Trekitt have the Ascent 1100 now with 30% off (£217), that's the best price I have seen all year - so ordered one👍🏻

[@bazphoon1]

Salomon be last pair of boots or shoes i would reccomend .lucky if get a year out them . trust me i get through them .dolomite gore tex the best by a country mile

[@BackpackingUK]

Mine have been fine but then again I’m only 70kg so don’t wear them out fast and I use NikWax to keep them waterproof. I’ll check out Dolomite though 👍

[@bbbikingggggnnooobbbbb652]

I agree, Scarpa is a huge improvement on Salomon

[@jnjogutgut5585]

i think your elections really very nice,but in my country(Argentina)some products not available,or very very very expensive😩even so you are ok!😁

[@kokopelau6954]

Instead of spending a ton of money on snow anchors if you're the DIY type go to your local hardware store or whatever you call it in England and buy some of the aluminum poles that already are pre-drilled with holes. You can get almost any size you want and just use a hacksaw to cut them down or a lot of places will cut them down for you, to size

[@BackpackingUK]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@shayquinn572]

Wild camping with a sleeping bag the size of a sofa..very interesting.

[@BackpackingUK]

Haha it looks like it. I’ll review it soon, you’d be surprised how small it picks up!

[@TimFromWales]

Sorry Andy but what is "Praticipation" ? 😂 Precipitation.. But kudos for going for it not just saying "rain"... 💪

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@douglasbrown5692]

The four seasons sleeping bag looks like you'd need a small van to transport it.

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@stevew585]

Hi, Andy, when you have to pack away and the tent is wet, how long can you leave it wet in the bag, best way to dry it, any tips please? Thanks

[@BackpackingUK]

Stick it on the washing line as soon as you can, certainly within 24 hours if you can. I’ve also got a clothes horse too. Go down to B&M (or similar) and you can get one cheap. I always thoroughly dry my kit out. Nikwax products are great too.