My First Ever Solo Wild Camp | Lake District

Today we are in the beautiful Lake District for my first ever solo wild camp. I started in the far east of the Lake District at Sadgill just outside Kendal. In this walk I completed 2 wainwrights, Grey Crag and Tarn Crag. I hope you enjoy this video as I spend a night alone in the wild, camping on top of a mountain in the Lake District.
MY GEAR:
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Shelter/Tent
OEX Phoxx 2 v2 - amzn.to/48AVoI7
Groundsheet - amzn.to/493lbJd
Sleep System
OEX Leviathan EV 900 (Winter) Sleeping Bag - www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16560002...
Eurohike Snooze 200 (Summer) Sleeping Bag - amzn.to/3LJOOFn
Camping Pillow - amzn.to/3FpsBZF
(Old) Thermarest sleeping mat -
Rucksack/Packing
Eurohike Nepal 65 Rucksack - amzn.to/3Fnmnts
Puma Bum Bag -
Compass - amzn.to/4958u0s
OS Map - amzn.to/3rZtvci
Rain Cover for bag -
Rucksack Inner Liner - amzn.to/48ZOfBr
Sitmat
Multimat - amzn.to/3tF9J6s
Cooking
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 - amzn.to/3LJQX3T
Frying pan -
Compact set of 2 pans -
Camping cutlery -
Water
Lifesystems Chlorine Water Purification Tablets - amzn.to/3PSFrEQ
Muslin Material (For filtering) - amzn.to/3Q8ukI1
Toiletries and personal care
Toothbrush case - amzn.to/3PUHzvu
First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit - amzn.to/3FcA8Ls
Bug Prevention
Jungle Formula Maximum - amzn.to/404Fj9C
Clothing/Footwear
Meindl Kansas GTX - amzn.to/3EWrZL1
Berghaus Rain Coat -
Adidas Hoodie -
Walking socks -
Microfiber Towel -
Gloves -
Hat -
Electronics
Lantern - amzn.to/3M0z1C6
30,000 Mah Power Bank - amzn.to/3QnsdkG
Filming
Go Pro Hero 11 - amzn.to/3FmApv7
Go Pro Windslayer (reduces wind noise) -
Gorilla Tripod - amzn.to/45tKvoW
SD Card - amzn.to/46MRrhU
Computer/Editing
Laptop for Editing - amzn.to/48YHeRc
Premiere Pro -
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[@PhilWaud]

Good video, thank you. Id say you nailed the issue with your tent. I always make sure the base is pegged down flat and square first, then get your guy lines in and finish off with any other parts that need a tent peg. Go for taught surfaces as the flappy bits will make a lot of noise and potentially come loose when the wind picks up. Direction is important too, get your door away from the wind, but take into account the view both at sunset and sunrise. Keep em coming!

[@uptosummit_]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate the tips👍

[@richardhobson5995]

Cracking job (that is possibly the worst pitch ever!😂)

[@uptosummit_]

Haha I know, definitely learnt some lessons😂

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice video and location. Cheers from Norway 👍🙂

[@uptosummit_]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@uptosummit_ 👍🙂

[@royhumphrey49]

Well done! I did a fair amount of fell-walking in my middle age. But not much camping! Only walked with friends - never alone. Overnights were almost always in private B&Bs with evening meal and beer in the local pub. I also follow LiamBrown @LiamBrown on his solo camping trips. Of course, he's ex army and a decade more experienced than you. But both of you have enthusiasm that keeps me hooked now that age and health let me down! Matthew! JFDI! 😀

[@uptosummit_]

Glad you enjoy the videos! I'm actually a big fan of Liam, he's one of the reasons I started this channel.

[@susancottiss9903]

Well done on your first solo camp, once you've done it your confidence builds up. Another video packed with beautiful views. Maybe bring the Disaronno next time for a night cap 😂

[@uptosummit_]

Thank you and I think the alcohol will make a return next camp.

[@SSm-xf6mv]

Editing and photography are awesome. Appreciate the effort that goes in. Are you going to do any more of Scotland, in particular the Cairngorms, in the future?

[@uptosummit_]

Thank you and I'd love to go back to Scotland, do you have any recommendations for mountains to do?

[@stoatmcgroaty1586]

That was a really great first attempt .... if it has made you question your choice of tent keep an eye out for anything geodesic where you have the 3 poles crossed over ... the Vango Hydra would be a good example of the shape to look for .... they tend to be a bit more freestanding if the pegging out isn't ideal ... and much more stable in wind ... You really did yourself proud tho ... look forward to seeing more .... happy trails :o)~

[@uptosummit_]

Thanks for the support my tent seems pretty sturdy just I struggled to get the pegs in this time, was very hard rock just beneath the soil.

[@stoatmcgroaty1586]

@@uptosummit_ Aye there's nothing wrong with the tent you have at all ... all I'm saying is there are other choices that are less reliant on pegs for their structure for future reference should you spot a bargain somewhere .... and the problem you encountered is quite common .... but then if it was easy it wouldn't be so much fun 🙂

[@Jmaccxx]

You could have softened the ground with a bit water in the places you needed to peg out. Pour the water on the spot, wait 15-20 mins. Don't use your foot either, too much concentrated force is what bends the pegs, instead you need a flatter wider surface to spread the impact (flat rocks) You could have also guyed it out with the two rock craic, loop the line round a small rock then use a bigger one to pin the line down. You can pitch a tent anywhere man, if you know how ;) You did spot on mate, main thing is you enjoyed yourself.

[@uptosummit_]

Thanks for the advice, unfortunately the ground was mostly rock underneath. Still had a great time though :)

[@Jmaccxx]

@@uptosummit_ Exactly, you live (to camp another day) and learn!

[@TheMadmacs]

i wonder if anybody makes short pegs like a claw for thin soil, would be nice to have a few in the peg bag all the time.

[@uptosummit_]

That would definitely help, some places are a nightmare to pitch.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

Dude don't mess with mother nature if your not confident ,not sure where you are don't do it. Safety first. I'v been wild camping for over 40 years think i know my limits. Don't skimp on your gear buy the best you can. Buy adventure packet food never tins you need less weight to carry . If you can't pitch your tent move on because if that weather changed that tent would have been ripped apart. Then you have no shelter believe me it's happened to me and it's no fun. If you have a well trained dog take him/her with you. My dog Milly comes with me every where she's my sat nav she finds all the right routes for me. Buy a drone like a DJI MINI 2 it will capture stunning views and also could save your life. PLEASE WATCH BUSHMAN and BLUE learn from him. The most important thing to learn is be safe and warm. Subbed yah.

[@dopesmokednslumpedasfnive7592]

This guy knows trust me 😂😂

[@uptosummit_]

Thanks for the advice and the sub. Luckily weather wasn't too bad, I do need to start packing a bit lighter though.

[@susancottiss9903]

Just had to look up what JFDI means 😂🤭

[@uptosummit_]

Haha you learn something new every day😂

[@seanmurphy6955]

its a roof over your head m8 end of the day

[@uptosummit_]

Haha true, as long as it doesn't blow away