My First Ever Wild Camp-Lake District March 2019 - Part One

[@smilertiler1]

Consider my cap doffed in your direction, sir. Great effort and thanks for sharing the views Got to love the lakes. On to part two..........

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks mate, it was a bit more than I thought and got to a point of no return so just had to keep going... ;)

[@anthonypayne1]

Terrific effort and enjoyable watch Mr Q, the weather was on your side and the views are stunning up there. Coledale Tarn would’ve made a good plan B, but I admire your determination to carry on and look forward to part two and your sausage butties! 👍👍👍

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks, Anthony, yeah I'm afraid things went a bit wrong from here on, and so filming certain stuff did not happen, but there is a part two of sorts... Thanks again mate...

[@liverpoolboxingbaby]

I enjoyed that Chris, bloomin heck, looked a bit scary, I didnt realise how isolated you'd really be when you were talking about doing this camp. Hats off to you, you did a fantastic Job; and what stunning scenery. Looking forward to watching part 2 🙂👍

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks, Carol, to be honest,t I was not 100% sure on what I was heading into, although I love the lake district I have never gone so far into the fells, still, I am looking forward to getting back for more...

[@WyeExplorer]

Super well done Mr Q - I absolutely enjoyed your company there. Your honesty and your appraisal of the ascent was refreshing. I could see you were clearly stoaked although you said you were nervous when you began. This means one thing - you relaxed and it showed. All the very best. Mark

[@MrQuintonia]

Wow thanks for that, yeah I thought honesty was the best way to do it, include all the huffing and puffing, lol... I was super nervous to be honest, but it did were off, only thing is I rushed it a bit, maybe chewed off to much for a first time... Planning another for later on in the year though, think I got the bug... Cheers... :)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MrQuintonia A real pleasure. I thoroughly enjoyed the talk and the walk and hey the camp spot. Next time more time and more relaxation that's what I get from it proper rest. Have a great weekend...

[@gollumhere2617]

Well done QYou finally did it. Perfect weather in the first part, did it hold though, can't wait to find out. A very brave challenge you have taken on, but what don't kill you and all that. Very much looking forward to the rest. Good on you mate. Bloody lovely aria

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks Gollum, and hope you keeping well with that lovely wife of yours... I love the place, been going for years, but first time I done anything like this, thanks for watching mate... :)

[@mrtpot2898]

Tea is a nice drink while camping

[@BigGaz1953]

Very interesting mate. Looking forward to the next part

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate...

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Enjoyed Part one, going to watch part two of your adventure now. It looked hard going up to Blea Rigg from Easedale Tarn. Great stuff. Cheers. Eddie.

[@MrQuintonia]

Yeah it was for me did not really expect it to be, I watch too many videos of the young and fi, lol... Thanks for the watch... :)

[@shanslam1970]

Love the Carry on Camping 'Mr Muggins' music....what a stunning location

[@MrQuintonia]

Lol... It was a bit of a carry on... Yep, my favourite place... Thank you...

[@Henllan]

There was an awful lot of “huffing and puffing” BUT, what an adventure! We are all the same though (we just don’t film until we have our breath back so it makes us look like 00ber humans). Very beautiful part of the world and what a great idea for your 60th. 10/10 :o)

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks, Ian, yeah my family were not keen on the present to myself, but I got it in my head and that was that... Something I will always remember, but I now need to it again, and again... ;)

[@bobtoo07]

That's a great little adventure... the "Carry On" music was a nice touch, lol

[@MrQuintonia]

Ha ha... Cheers mate, It was a bit like a carry on at times... ;)

[@rebeccatompkins]

_and did those feeeeeet in ancient tiiiiiiimes walk upon England's mountains greeeen_ Simply gorgeous scenery and you're a better man than I am for doing the hike.

[@MrQuintonia]

My feet were full of a few blisters that were in the very present I know that lol... It is amazing once you get going you just keep going, in my case I had to though to get to where I wanted to camp before dark... Thanks, Bec.... :) :) :)

[@rebeccatompkins]

@@MrQuintonia ouch. It was all worth it though. ☺️

[@MrQuintonia]

@@rebeccatompkins Defo...

[@ianlyons5737]

well done mate, good effort and great video!

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate, it was fun, I think... ;) Thanks for the sub...

[@UKTransportVideos82]

What an excellent idea wild camp and good video mr q

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks mate, it was a long time in the planning... :)

[@PeterHughes]

Very impressed, it takes a bit of doing. Something I need to try doing this spring/summer. Awesome views too 👍🏻

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks Peter, yes it was harder than I thought but worth it... Give it a go, even if it's just a day walk, sure you would enjoy it... Think I have the bug to do more... 🤔

[@pazza181]

Nice one mate glad you finally did it,must have been a bit worrying all alone up there,great scenery too and the footage looks soom also.

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks, Paul, Yeah no crowds, in fact practically no one at all, really peaceful, but also no one to follow and when the paths at times are indistinct you have to rely solo on your compas, I think mine was bust... ;)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

WOW that was very optimistic, especially with a camping pack on your back and sods law with the walking pole, killer that mind. I always go up to Stickle Tarn from Grasmere and walking up the Easdale Road is a nice introduction before it gets steep. You could tell it was rea windy but the sound quality was still good and the picture quality was very good. Interesting to see if you make Sergeant Man and High Raise before camping at Stickle Tarn. Cheers Alan

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate, I was pretty much thinking of turning back, but once you get so far you tend to have to keep going... Losing the trails from time to time and doubling back didn't help me, but inexperienced was always going to make it harder... Unfortunately, as it really pushed me I'm afraid that filming took a very backseat and in many cases, I forgot to or couldn't be arsed to film important goals, or I just was not sure of myself so left it... Thanks for watching mate... :)

[@carltaylor3924]

Well done lad!

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks, I need to get back already... :)

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Good video and very good evert. Yes walking sticks help a lot on them steep climbs. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks Steve.

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate, Yeah I would have found it impossible without them I think, even coming down they helped, I didn't fully realise how much an impact of having that weight on my back would cause coming down as well as up....

[@pilgrim3387]

Really enjoyed the vid. Loved how honest you were with regards to your wildcamp and fitness etc. Fair play to you. Looking forward to seeing how you get on in the next vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers, yes I'm afraid my map reading skills not up to scratch either, lol... Thanks for watching, I have got the bug, need to challenge myself more...

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Great vid and top marks. You certainly gained some height with that backpack on you. Just found your channel will be catching up on some more. Liked and subbed.ATB Mark.

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate... I am attempting a first winter camp over I hope two nights this November... Thanks for watching...

[@4rjohny5]

very beautiful, love all the moss. You went super far Chris and it looked very steep! You have more guts then me, I've never done that. Only camped a little bit with family when I was a kid in the pre-made camp sites not actual wilderness. =) My Sister and her family do that in BC. Looking forward to part 2!

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate, yeah my first time and it was a bit scary when I got a little lost, but I am glad I have done it... Thanks for watching, glad you liked it...

[@4rjohny5]

Glad your safe and home Chris. @@MrQuintonia

[@MrQuintonia]

@@4rjohny5 Yeah, I am sort of, but want to do again, maybe not so far... ;)

[@DaveOutdoors]

Great video buddy, lovely place that is, gave video a 👍 and have just subscribed. ATB Dave Outdoors 👍

[@absorbtheride]

Hi mate really enjoyed watching your video part 1 & 2. Ya a natural on the camera and video editing was good. I'm about to start wild camping and found the video useful. I think you did an amazing job fitness wise to say you had no practice. Keep up the good work :)

[@MrQuintonia]

That's great mate, I will look forward to your first camp, my advice be yourself, keep any music to a minium... I unsubbed a few because of over powering music... Did mine tongue in cheek as I am so unfit and it was my first time and i like carryons ;) All the best...

[@HikingWithMartin]

That was great, cant believe you had an equipment failure right at the start, i thought - he hasnt gone anywhere yet! well done though you covered a good distance in part 1 and i think you are too hard on yourself you are doing it. Subscribed.

[@MrQuintonia]

I bought cheap poles and paid the price, new ones are of better quality... Yeah, I was pretty miffed having to turn back, but would have been more so if they went later on... Thanks for the watch... :)

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

I’ve been waiting for this notification for a while, great to see that you finally did what you said you would. Well done, and carrying 15kg bag up any incline is never going to be a walk in the park for most of us you certainly went for it. The picture and sound quality is great by the way👍 really looking forward to part 2. Regards James and Kir

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks James, I surprised myself to be honest, but it was a hard slog... Missed the bloody trig points but saw them, but was getting worried that I would not make it to Stickle before dark... It's quite scary up them fells on your own when you don't know what your doing... Yes shoulders not happy, it was nearer 16kg to be honest... But what an experience and already trying to sort out another two... ;)

[@MybitofHistory]

Well I enjoyed that Chris - loved the scenic views, but i got the impression you were in a race to get somewhere, instead of out to enjoy the WHOLE experience. Also, I know why you want to get some footage of your wild-camp out as soon as possible - but I've no graphics to tell me where you are or a narrative to the story explaining your journey from concept to your current position and ultimate goals / expectations. Hmmmmmm.... I'm sounding too critical, but I would hate for you to pass a great experience to tell and portray a personal challenge & story which you and we can gleen enjoyment for a few years to come ;)

[@MrQuintonia]

It's quite raw this video I know, the problem Mike is I didn't know what I was really letting myself into as this particular plan of trying to hit these peaks sort of came to me as the weather turned out so good. I wasn't rushing as it was more having to make up for lost time as it took me so long to climb up some of the really steep parts and with the weight of nearly 16KG on my back, a mistake I won't make again I found it harder going than I imagined... Then I got slightly lost and spent some time retracing to get back on track as simply cutting across areas proved impossible as the land was just to craggy in places to get over... Phew, thinking now I should have gone for an easier hike and wild camp area for my first go, filming was not turning out to be the pleasure it normally is for me but became a pain, and the second part I'd given up pretty much so this is the best part as will be seen... I am returning in September with the wife and I will attempt another one then, and hopefully film a better video... I appreciate your comments and agree with you, but I am really an old townie and a southern soft one as well who needs to get fitter too... Are you still in the Market for a drone? I hope so, you would blow everyone away I know, with all the videos I watch on YT, your old ones have an atmosphere that you can almost touch! Cheers, Mike...

[@MybitofHistory]

@@MrQuintonia - Were there any prospect of my health taking a dramatic reversal in fortune, I would go for a drone - However, even I have to face up to reality - my days of getting out filming on my moors are now over - it's now a challenge to walk 50 yards on flat ground. What do they say: The minds willing but the body is just too far gone ;)

[@MrQuintonia]

@@MybitofHistory You never know what's round the corner... I've got my eye on that moor of yours... ;)

[@ItStartsWithAStep]

That must make it more tiring having s heavy bag on you. The views look beautiful. Love the waterfall looks stunning. I'll have to give this a try sometime. It's so much more mountainous then I thought. Absoloutly beautiful I'll watch part 2 tomorrow x

[@MrQuintonia]

Awe thanks for popping over, been busy since I got back, have been surprised at the amount of attention my trip has caught, to be honest... Yes, the lake district is my favorite place and you are not the only young person to say they did not know we had such a landscape in England... You should go and check it out, I think you will both fall in love with it... Thanks for watching... :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Thank Would be me if I tackled owt like that. Great honesty Well Done. 👍🏻

[@MrQuintonia]

I didn't really realise how much of an effort it was going to take... But sometimes you just have to go for it.. Thanks for watching... :)

[@stuvlog]

Mate this is BRILLIANT! Can’t wait for the second part! Can’t believe you were so close to me and I didn’t even know! The camera and its audio in high winds is superb by the way! What is it?

[@MrQuintonia]

Hi mate, yeah glad you liked it, I could not film how I wanted as I was shitting myself most of the time, lol... Yes, I decided to go for it, but god it was harder than I thought, still, I am really happy that I did it, well sort of did it. I missed the peak of each top by walking past them, lol, but was close. I'm crap at maps... The camera was my phone, Samsung Galaxy S8, using the main camera as it has a good stability system and this Rode Microphone with the dead cat that comes with it... www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018KIJGU8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@stuvlog]

@@MrQuintonia You were brave as fuck mate! Can't wait to see the actual camping part! Your phone? Woah! The video stability and the audio from that mic was superb!! I know how windy it gets up the fells so the mic did an excellent job! You never came across as scared, but even if you were, what an excellent adventure! I've got you on bell waiting for part 2!!

[@EggnogonthebogProductions]

Nice one. Enjoyed the sceneries. Never knew England had hills. I thought it was all flat. Shame about your poles. Were they from China? Alot of people there. Looks a popular spot. I wanna see them sausages cooking. Is that in part 2?

[@MrQuintonia]

Na, just eating them... The poles were cheap and possibly from China, Easdale is always busy and it's only the high fells that get really lonely, same as Wales I suspect... Yeah, we have mountains and valleys too... ;) Cheers mate...

[@wildcamping1502]

Wow you are doing great and I know that feeling well when you do your first wild camp and realise "OH S- - t I am not as fit as I thought I was LOL, I am 62 this july and did my first wild camp age 59, so I fully sympathise with you but the great sense of achievement at the end will stay with you a long time, I like your Style of filming and your character you have a relaxed way and a good sense of humor to, so my friend you leave me with no choice but to subscribe to your channel so as I can see part two, if you want to see how it should not be done!!!!!!! have a peep at my channel LOL, I will look at more of your videos later, Take Care, Les.👍

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate, yeah I will... I think this was more of a record for me and so I just filmed it as it was, lol... Later on, I just gave up on some of the filming I was going to do as I just so trying to get to where I wanted and then down to Stickle Tarn before dark... I know need to get fitter for the next one, so I can film more and maybe bring my drone along... :)

[@wildcamping1502]

@@MrQuintonia Good man Looking to the next one that means you havnt been put off, Brilliant Drone film footage is some thing I think brings an Extra Dimention to videos, I sound like I know what I am Talking About, Look forward to your next one, Thats after I have seen this one, Confused.com,ATB, Les, Oh and Thanks for subscribing 👍

[@acedecs]

I really enjoyed that mate no bones show it as it is. A lot of people cut out the bloopers but at least you didn’t sack it and had another shot. Well done. Check your email I’ve got your pouch 👍

[@MrQuintonia]

Cheers mate, and your a diamond!! Yeah I will, I'm shit at email, lol... Got a plan for a September wild camp and possible October, it's hard for me to find time...

[@GeorgePencilArt]

Great video! Oooo, waterfalls. I enjoyed the 360 view. Quite the adventure! (Is Mt Everest next on your list?)

[@MrQuintonia]

Only if you come with me George... ;) Yeah it was packed with views but most of the time I had to keep looking down at where I was putting my feet, lol... Cheers George...

[@donnavansenior]

Hi MrQ - watched this a few days ago on the big tv but forgot to leave a comment on the pc (my technology sucks lol). Loved the vid - you did really well because that's a helluva hike in, but wow man, what a visual feast, you could tell it was windy but your camera mic coped marvellously with the wind (what camera were you using?). Really looking forward to part 2 - now haway get it uploaded ;) well done :)

[@MrQuintonia]

Thanks Donna, there was a few that inspired me to do this and you were one, it's not easy as you make it look, lol... The views were good but spent most of my time looking at where my feet was going, didn't stop me putting my feet in 3 separate bogs though... ;) I'm still editing the 2nd part, but not as good as I hoped, after this one I was really feeling it... The camera was my mobile, Samsung Galaxy S8 and a Rode mini shotgun microphone plugged into the audio socket with supplied dead cat for reduced wind noise... I'll send you a link to the Mic.. Only works with certain phones though.. Thanks Donna...

[@Parmesana]

wow...true wilderness...tired me out watching you. heehee

[@MrQuintonia]

Yes, it was a new experience for me and finding and keeping on the trails was the problem as on the normal tourist lower slopes it's quite easy... Thanks, Shirley...

[@jones1068]

You should have taken Eggy with you