IS THIS THE END? | Solo Camping in the Lake District

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

**update on this one folks I filmed this a number of weeks ago. Still not sure how things will move forward maybe a video every couple of weeks. Thanks for the support.

[@keaneeastwood197]

class video as always, but genuinely a job isn't worth your happiness, what are the real barriers stopping you from looking for another job in your field that will allow you that 2 or 3 days off together? Everyone has fear of moving into a new place but it is an option

[@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout]

Your life balance is important and if it’s becoming to much, just slow it down. You won’t lose your audience. True followers stick with you. You have to enjoy what you do and it should feel great when your doing it. I have just started my channel and have 38 followers, and I’m grateful for who watch. Your channel is quality and I love it. Take some time, reflect on what you want.

[@grahamswildcamping]

Hi Steven, don’t worry too much about getting out every week, I’ve got heavy work commitments which mean I only post a video once a month or so. I still hugely enjoy doing what I do and you have a great subscriber base which I’m sure would be happy with what ever you manage. Chin up man and keep knocking it out of the park with your videos! ATB, Graham

[@EzeAdventurer]

I second this, absolutely no need to post weekly!

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks Graham, I had a goal to be consistent and hate not reaching it especially when it’s outside my control. I was focused on really giving KZbin a go. Anyway. Working on a fix now! Thanks 🙏

[@mananddog.outdoors]

I'm the same, once a month is what I've committed to. You have to do what works for you and fits your life. KZbin tries to take over and stress you out.

[@baldywildcamper]

Hopefully the job situation sorts itself out. I've watched/subscribed to you for a few years now and you seem like a top and genuine lad. ATB for whatever you do.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Your passion shines through Steven. I’m sure whatever happens you’ll make it work and find a way to continue, at least in some capacity. Good luck and ATB 👍

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

I appreciate that!

[@DJVOutdoors]

I understand sort of where your coming from probably slightly different situation. I was made redundant a year ago and have been doing temporary work, only recently started a new “proper” job” again and everything stopped over the last year, hoping now to get back out on weekends. Hope it all works out for you. Dave

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Hope you’ve gotten sorted mate

[@incey97]

You’re a massive reason I got involved in wild camping. Especially living in the north east and not many KZbinrs doing videos around Northumberland. Keep it going mate. You’ll not realise how many people you’ve helped out. 🤞🏼

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

That is awesome mate really nice to hear

[@Gordonafloat]

At worst it is a temporary stop, as you are still young ( I am 71) and we always rise from the lows in life eventually.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Great words Gordon! I’m on the up and positive

[@seanstacey3223]

Hope it all works out for you Steve and you can continue to do what you love. Hopefully you will be able to make it work in some capacity even if it means that you can't get out as much as you like 🤞

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks Sean appreciate you mate

[@EzeAdventurer]

hahah I'm SOO picky with my camp spots too mate, sometimes it backfires lol. Mate I missed the bad news about work etc that you mentioned, not sure what's going on there, but all I can say is that when a door closes, another one opens. Have faith in the universe! Hang in there mate

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Tell me about it! Think I got myself worked up. Just going to have to be a little more pragmatic about what I do.

[@MarkSweeting_]

Hiya Steve. I've watched your vids get better and better and now they are so slick and cinematic. Superb. But it's only KZbin. You've been banging the vids out at some rate. Have a break, do a couple of camps when you can without recording and just enjoy. Hope your head is in a good place this weekend and enjoy the weekend. Take care

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks Mark! I’m raring to go..just love making content. Really appreciate your support

[@mananddog.outdoors]

Just watched this mate... Just wanted to reach out and say, you've got to do what you need to do, not what KZbin wants. If you can't get out as often as you can, I'm sure I speak for all your subscribers when I say that we'll be here waiting for a video to drop when you're able to... I have watched your latest video as well and echo what you've said on there... You can't stop doing something you love. Get out when you can and enjoy it when you do 👍🏼 ATB, Mike.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks Mike apologies just seen this comment! A shame injury has stifled any content but has allowed me to reasses! Thanks for the positive words

[@milesfromanywhere.]

Nice well shot video this in a cracking spot, really enjoyed it. Do what your heart tells you mate, also never consider what people think either as that also adds pressure. Hope to see more vids mind, take it easy fella. Atb 👍

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Cheers Davey, it’s always from me, I want to do well. As we say you are your own worst critic. I think I also know how I’d feel if I was unable to but I’m remaining positive and working through a solution. Cheers

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh just seen the update now mate, I've posted on Instagram before I commented on here. Fingers crossed you'll find that balance Steven. I'd have been happy with that spot tbh lol😂. Another fab hike and camp. Cheers pal

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Fingers crossed!

[@HikerBobOfficial]

Just keep enjoying it, bud, and put yourself under no pressure 👍 Great vid as usual, mate.

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

First of. Cracking pitch! I’d had been the same, always seem to take an age to get the right pitch. Funnily enough, I had a meltdown about a week after our camp and it was a combination of things along with that feeling you have of loosing your flexibility. Doesn’t at all mean the end. We know it’s hard to keep momentum with the KZbin algorithm but don’t put pressure on yourself. Your videos are quality and perfectly edited. The subs you currently have will happily wait a touch longer to get them out. Lets get the next camp sorted soon too btw 👍

[@chrisdavies3825]

I look forward to watching your vids and will be sad if you no longer wish to continue. I for one hope you do . End the end of the day you have to do what makes YOU happy. Take care mate.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks mate really appreciate it

[@christophercoxon2801]

Keep it going if you can matey, you engage and inspire more people than you know with the videos and adventures and you know where i am if you need owt.

[@adge_ventures4915]

Theyll be a compromise mate. Dont lose sight of the fact that the outside influences ( work/bad news etc) will be swaying you back and forth. Once the dust settles they'll be a sweet spot 😁 Take care, Adge

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

I taking steps now to ensure this is the case mate. It’s something that makes me happy! Cheers again for the support mate means alot

[@MarkOutdoors_]

A good spot in one of the places I love. It’s a nice piece of land up there with a lot of spots and places to pick once you get up. At the end of the day Steve and I know this that some things are ment to happen that bring us a lot of good that we never see. You may only do your videos every few weeks but it will give you more time to relax and work on the channel, content or with brands a bit more. No matter what it’s always good to get out when you can. See you on a mountain soon mate and maybe a double date one too.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Cheers mate yeah that’s true! We’ll get a date sorted for camping! TFW

[@iamchriswhelan]

I know it's hard but try not to be hard on yourself man. You'll find time and you'll be back out even if it's not as much as you used to be. Keep your head up lad.

[@TheNorthEastWildcamper]

Another fantastic, honest, down to earth video from a good man. Don't feel obliged to keep videoing, I used to video my camps but lost my drive to do so buy I still camp a lot. You would certainly be a miss if you did stop mind. Take care and look after No1 pal. Atb, Trev.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thank you! Very kind words mate. I’m still going

[@potyimotyi]

Give yourself time and it will sort itself out, nobody is making you accountable to get videos on weekly. You do what you love the most when you have time for it. You started doing it because you love doing it, that is the most important part! Keep your chin up 😊

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

That's the plan!

[@thebackingpackinggeordie]

Life will work it out mate, i am sure youll make it work. fantastic video

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks 👍

[@granthorner]

Just stumbled upon your video, what amazing views you had and a great production! I see you’re using a Sony as do I, can I ask what you use to film your videos? Cheers pal

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks for the kind comments mate - it’s the Panasonic lumix s5 I’m using along with the osmo action 4.cheers

[@rossmckellar9934]

Hopefully as others have said happily once a monitor so if you have time Only recently got into watching you and I’ve really enjoyed the videos

[@markalanshaw4950]

Bollocks, you won't give up camping, you work things around your spare time! You are a handsome man with good etiquette so will be a big miss too not just to the girls but also the guys! You do have a bit Freedie Mercury imadge probably the tash! Remember work is to earn money to enjoy life not the other way round! Cheers Mark!

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Hahaha I’ve heard that before! I WANT TO BREAK FREE! thanks mate I’m working things through as we speak

[@richardmachen6282]

Anyone know what the breakfast meal company is ? Can’t find them

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Torqfitness

[@_richardaustin]

Hope you continue Steven. The recent video thumbnails have been 11/10

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Glad you like them!

[@eorenn]

Does it have to be the end? What's wrong with a video every couple of weeks? Or even once a month? I'm sure you'll figure it out.

[@martinmagee2213]

Keep it going Steven.

[@themountainmen9484]

You got to have money coming in, a job etc, sometimes life seems an uneven and often cruel balance, I went from fit strong and healthy to a surgical mess, I had to push myself through and I had no balance, everything seemed dark, I'm getting to grips with recording my adventures for a laugh and something to look back on but sometimes I just can't, I think when you are forced in a corner with what seems little choice you look at the dark side, you will get back and you will find balance again, work won't always be like that, keep your passion alive mate, your channel offers alot for everyone, and my wife says you have great hair,😂 don't be down mate, hold on you will find that work balance again and be back smashing out the vids, thanks fir sharing !!!

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Wise words mate. Yeah just wanted to capture how I was feeling..I’m a lot more positive now

[@themountainmen9484]

@@thegeordiewildcamper in the words of Bob hoskins, "it's good to talk" 💪✊️

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Use the time you have. Time off is a pretty rare luxury.

[@stevenanderson5404]

Hopefully you keep it going. As said even a couple or even one a month is still good enough . Better than nothing 👍

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

I hope so too!

[@simonlattimer6148]

Hope it isn't the end bud. Good luck.

[@solohiking]

Beautifull mountain

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

It really is!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Im sure you continue. Maybe less but thats fine. Superb video 👌🙂

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thank you, I will

[@PaulKerr_1]

Be a shame if it is the end mate fingers crossed it’s not

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Hey mate! I still kicking!

[@TheGeordieOutdoors]

New subscriber mate fellow Geordie great video mate 👍🏻

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks and welcome

[@basedglennuk]

Look at me, everyone!

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Very based of you Glen.

[@basedglennuk]

@@thegeordiewildcamper Indeed..

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

@@basedglennukthanks for watching fella 👍

[@steveoutdoors6522]

Just make a video when you can keep them ticking over 👍

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Will do

[@davidsingleton1371]

Would be a shame to lose your videos..try and keep going.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thank you, I will

[@mickytwoknives]

if ya jackin lad al av ya kookin set🤣🤣🤣

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimbothescot4282]

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[@thegeordiewildcamper]

No hugs and kisses for me eh?!? Just trying to tell a story..all the best

[@mattbaines3686]

I think you are just looking for sympathy and being melodramatic. Just pack it in pal no one will care 🙌

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks Matt you utter legend!

[@c2wak]

Surely the enjoyment is being out and about, the videos should only be a small part of it. We do hobbies such as Wild Camping / Hiking because it makes us feel so good and gives us that break from life that we need. Surely you don't need to make videos to enjoy what you are doing. Granted its good for everyone else but you got to look after you and do whats best for you. As long as you can still get out then thats the most important thing. At the end of the day you couldnt do any hobbies without work, and unfortunately its the harsh truth, that has to come first sometimes. Unless you are prepared to look elsewhere for a job that offers the flexibility. All the very best to you whatever you do mate, look after yourself.

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Thanks for the advice, the element of recording and editing is something I find relaxing. I know many content creators are focused on the output but I really enjoy the input. Framing shots and so forth..cheers watching

[@c2wak]

@@thegeordiewildcamper understood well you are very good at it I love your content. Was just trying to help you feel better lol. My job is flexible but I have the element of busy family life and other hobbies. But I know how you feel as I used to work away Monday to Friday and I couldn’t get anything done. When I got back I couldn’t even go on my motorbike because I felt an element of guilt that I should be spending my weekend with my wife and kids. Sucks sometimes but things change. Best of luck dude

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

@@c2wak nailed it mate, got to follow Your passions. I’m hoping to figure it out

[@ACumbrianladoutdoors]

I was in the same situation a few years ago, work was making it just about impossible to get out. I can't not wildcamp, it's the one thing in life I love, my quiet space, my chill out time, my passion. So I found a new job, left my old one and took a chance for a lot less money, but it meant I could continue with what I absolutely love doing, wildcamping and sharing my videos on here, it was the best decision I've ever made 😊 I'm sure you will work things out, don't rush any decisions, have a good think and everything will come good. Everything happens for a reason mate, atb Paul 🙏🏕🏕🏕😁

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Nailed it mate