Single Skin Dutch Army Tent Wild Camp - In Freezing Conditions

Happy New Year to you all! 🏕️ So, I might be a bit nuts, but I'm about to test my sanity with some winter camping on the cold-as-heck Northwest U.K. coastline. Is it a bad idea? Probably. Am I doing it anyway? Absolutely.
In this week's video, I'm taking my single-skin Dutch army tent, holes and all, to see if I can survive the freezing cold. Spoiler alert: it's not going to be a luxury hotel, but that's the beauty of it, right? Join me as I share the reality of camping in the chilliest conditions and wondering if I've lost my marbles.
But that's not the only insanity on the menu - I'm also diving into one of the spiciest curries known to mankind. Why? Because It's the weekend and it's always curry on the weekends? Watch me battle the heat and question my life choices in this spicy culinary escapade.
And of course, we can't ignore the stunning backdrop of the Northwest coastline. It may be freezing, but dang, it's pretty. Let's appreciate the raw beauty of nature together.
If you're up for a no-frills, honest-to-goodness adventure with a sprinkle of madness, hit that like button, subscribe for more questionable decisions, and tag along as I freeze my toes off in this 2024 winter camp. 🌨️🔥 #WinterCamping #NorthwestUK #Dutcharmytent #spicychallenge
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[@tedwiley8215]

We've got a foot of snow & - 37 wind chill so we're hunkered down with a fire watching your video. Cheers 🍻

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh boy Ted!! Take it your in the grips of that back ice winter weather over there, I've seen it on the news here mate. Stay warm guys! -37! Wow 🥶. Throw another log on the fire for me will ya!

[@theninjaman]

My favourite tent of all tents is the Dutch army love mime camp't in it two time never had a complaint about it it does what it says on the tin would have loved to wake up to a frosty morning like that in it but it was awesome ant Keep doing videos like that bro you'll soon have 100,000 followers 🙏👊👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

It's certainly a good one matey, just not I rain if you haven't yet modded it lol. Yeah it was ace pal, freezing cold but woke with an excitement I can tell ya! Unfortunately you can't guarantee the weather, I love these camps though matey. Ahh that's very, very kind and there's nothing I'd like more. Cheers Ninja 👍

[@mariumrajah]

Excellent trousers the old fjallraven gear 👌 Can’t go wrong Lovely video ❤

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi there, yes I'm very impressed and knew I would be as they are very hard wearing, just need to wax them now haha. Thank you!

[@andrewstennett3186]

Hey Up Ant. HNY pal. Great to see you back out in a great looking location and crisp weather. Fantastic to see that your family have treated you to aome well earnt gear and that new camera is great. DJI in my eyes can do no wrong, i have one of theor drones and its superb although that one of yours was a very close shave Maverick. I reckon i would if froze out there in my bobby 1 and oex fathon 200 bag.. 😂. Super video again from you both. Ps. Hope that rabbit didnt damage the Digs Leon. Take care

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Andrew mate. A very happy new year to you too pal, hope you had a good one. Yeah it's a stunning spot, we're very lucky to live where we live in the U.K. mate. Yeah man! The pants are absolutely ace! I'm hoping I'll have them for years to come. Yep, that's it for me pal, I'm going all DJI from now on, someone said they are the best and that I should sell the gopro 😆. Haha I know mate, nearly took my own head off trying to be clever 😆. Na, you'd have been fine in the Bobcat mate, they keep the heat in really well. Dunno about your sleeping bag though, I take it its not a 4 season bag. Haha I know pal, the rabbit was funny!! Big thanks for watching and your support Andrew.

[@Conny79]

tent was ok, i wasnt, i shit me up haha

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Lol I bet it did

[@BiznessWizard]

Love the Dutch Army tent. Glad you brought it back out. Your new camera performs well in low light. Nice video and Happy New Year. Cheers.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi mate, yeah me too it's a great tent isn't it. Thanks man, I desperately needed an upgrade and think it will do my films the world of good. Thanks again and a happy new year to you too pal

[@PJMphotography1]

Thanks, great content. And convinced me to get the Dutch Army Tent, delivering tomorrow. Loooking forward to getting out with it!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh wicked matey, thank you for watching. Yeah it's a fab tent but as I say take care in the rain with it. Cheers buddy 👍

[@nealbe]

Just getting better and better, thanks for sharing,loved the drone shots . I am hoping to do a cost camp this year myself. Thanks for doing what you do ant 👌

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Aww very kind Neal thank you man. I really appreciate this pal. 🙏

[@21hairyhunt]

Ant, only just found your channel, but very pleased I did. Good content mate and well presented. Keep it up buddy.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Aww cheers matey that's very good of you to say that. I just enjoy being out and also filming, love it all! Good to have you on board pal

[@razifmahathir2437]

Happy New Year from a much warmer but wetter Malaysia. Cracking location and overnighter but it sure looked bloody cold; certainly something I don't miss after moving out here from the UK 18 years ago ! Looking forward to watching your continued outdoor adventures in the year ahead. Take care and stay safe buddy. ATVB

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi razif, and a happy new year to you too pal. Haha I bet, its warmed up over here at the moment but bet its nowhere near as warm as over there pal. Thanks mate, yeah a classic area to pitch up in for sure. I do like the change of seasons mate but a little blast of warm winter sun would be lovely lol. Thanks mate, plenty of adventures ready to be had this year so great yo hear you'll be watching matey.

[@andyrr30]

Lovely video Ant, that's an amazing location to set up! It's great you have been able to save and get the new camera hope it makes things easier for you.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Andy mate, thanks pal! Yeah beautiful isn't it and the weather just set it off! Yes, it's all thanks to you guys supporting me and the channel by watching the adverts, it all helps man.

[@TheACIDMan1981]

Happy New to you as well brother . Blessed times ahead

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

And to you Simon have a good one. Yeah let's hope so mate.

[@BeekaysBikesandTheAbbeyLanders]

Oh wow! Totally awesome scenery what a beautiful North West sun set. @11:20 Get some fabsil on your tent. I love these tents. Mine is 100% water proof. The day we had that torrential rain and floods I tested mine for leaks and bone dry inside . My tent is probably older then most people watching your vids haha They will last a life time if maintained. Try the North East Coastline next haha I think last night it was a good 5c colder then the west. If you Zip two together and put a cheap DPM tarp over them both and peg down they stay warmer. We have a portable log stove for when it gets to -3c or below. Was hoping to get some decent snow last week but nothing haha. When is your technical review vid on the cam towards the end of the video? Hope there is a water proof casing for it? or maybe make one? Notification bell is hit for this one.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Ahh very nice comment thank you! Yes, it's beautiful isn't it, thank goodness I live in an area that accessible to the coast, mountains and woodlands. Ahh yeah, I think you maybe thinking I'm meaning that it leaks through the canvas. No mate, that's totally fine, it's the holes where the zips are and such. I've woke up in a bath one morning haha! Yeah, I'm heading over to the northeast very soon this year so I'm looking forward to that. Yeah tarps are always a good idea when out in canvas tents, it cuts down on the drying out time back home lol. Once again, thanks got the comment, Ant.

[@BeekaysBikesandTheAbbeyLanders]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Thats awesome. We are heading to the Norfolk Coast if the Snow arrives at the weekend. I prefer to live out in the sticks rather then big cities. So much more layed back and stress free. Ah as for the Dutch Army tents the you have to set the zips correctly Especially the bit at the bottom next to the support poles. You can modify them with some sewn on Velcro attached to some flaps made of cotton or linen canvas.Then just fabsil the flaps. Use the sewns on ones and not the adesive velcro. My grandad used a bead of marine aqua seal. Similar to what they use for fish tanks underneath the patches and between the sewings on his. On the top of the bottom line zip. so even in torretial horizontal rain. Nothing gets in. Some one in Coalville said they actually make new Dutch army tents with water proof zips. Hope how I have explained it makes sense, Probably easier to demonstrate rather then describe haha It just sounds like a lot of hassle but its dead easy. Hope you have an awesome trip on the East coast.

[@Thedagda801]

Great stuff! From the other side of the Irish Sea.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Dagda, thank you very much! Ant.

[@andylittlebritain7680]

Nice spot Ant, I think we'd get our MSR in there 😉. New gear looked good, I think you could tell you were using a different camera as the picture looked sharper. Funnily enough I was looking at filming lights before our recent trip to Scotland so will be interested to hear you thoughts when you've used it a few more times.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Andy, thanks mate, it's a cracker. Love it up there pal. Thanks man, yeah new equipment for a new year eh! Yes, I took it out again this last weekend, it's class, best lighting I've ever had. I'm gonna do a break down of it soon so watch out for that one. Thanks for having a watch

[@schonbeardwildmark]

World class that mate! What a beautiful spot. Good luck with your new gear. Looking forward to the review!

[@schonbeardwildmark]

By the way, what program do you use for editing your videos mate??

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Anders, happy new year to you pal. Thank you very much, very kind. Yeah a cracking little camp man! Cheers mate, the camera is really something else!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I use Davinci Resolve 17 Anders, it's free mate

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Thanks, will check that one out! You´re doing a great job with it!@@AntSurviveTheNight

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Cheers matey, you need any help with it just ask pal

[@mphigham1963]

Wonderful video Ant, thanks for sharing. The Pocket 3 is getting some rave reviews, I can`t justify one as yet as I only recently bought the Action 4 which suits my needs for Moto Vlogging and general camping. 😄😄

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Martin, I'm glad you liked it pal. Yeah it's a great edition to my wild camping exploits I'd say. Oh cool, the are excellent too I believe, I'm gonna save for that next for the canoe and such mate

[@user-rf4pm6bz9y]

Thank you for sending me here from tic tock, much love to you

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Luna, welcome mate and thank you once again, I really hope you enjoy my content! All the very best Ant

[@r1chc4ss]

What a spot. That looked a stunning morning and a crackin camp. Can't wait to get back out in my Dutch army now. Top work ant!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you matey! Yeah a beautiful, icetastic camp to kick-start 2024! Yeah man, the Dutch is class isn't it, enjoy when you get out pal.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Some crackin new kit there n footage looks sweet Ants 👍. I remember that thunderstorm well n holding onto Billydog for what felt like all night lol 😆. Great place , fantastic views n looked an absolute beauty of a crisp camp 🏕. Atb mate Rick n Billydog

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Rick mate, yeah definitely glad I took the plunge now with the new camera pal. Yeah it's was bloody amazing, like being abroad when the weather turns. I know, I felt sorry for you both. Its hard to calm dogs down when something like that is happening especially when your outside too. Yes, love that place, just perfect for my back pal. Was cold in the morning while waiting for a brew lol. Cheers pal

[@joehusband8479]

Great location Ant, a nice crisp winter test for the new year. Happy New Year by the way. The new camera looks the business. Great low light quality. Should be good for your videos that mate.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Joe, and a very happy new year to you too pal, thanks buddy. Yeah, I love this weather, long as you have the correct kit you can't not enjoy it pal. Yes, I'm super impressed with the new camera buddy, it does everything I want and more! Loving it. Here's hoping mate, it will help to give you guys the quality you deserve when watching a video.

[@Conny79]

now thats an intro, and i see what you mean by getting your beard trimmed haha.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you mate, I wanted to get it right and think I got it, I'm happy with this edit. Again Leon thank you for coming pal. Haha I know mate!

[@rialobran]

Big thumbs up from me on the camera and lighting rig, think I saw Jon (Lost Lakes) with that lighting...at least it's not a Hoverair X1... Beautiful spot to camp, reminded me of North Cornwall in the summer...but a tad warmer...and drier. Hope you and family are well and the back is feeling better.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank mate, yeah it's been on the cards to sort our my equipment mate, both are an asset I'd say. Ahh right yeah Jon is a top bloke, I need yo catch up on their antics. Stunning here mate, beautiful in the summer and equally stunning in the winter. We aren't too bad thanks Si. Back is starting to feel better as I'm exercising more and dieting so fingers crossed eh!

[@benny_mc]

Happy New Year mate 👍 Glad to see that Santa was good to you this Christmas! Great video. Certainly looked a chilly one❄️❄️❄️

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Benny and a very happy new year to you too pal. Yeah my new pants are amazing!! Just need yo be able yo fasten the button now pal 😄. Thanks mate, it was a great start to the cold months of camping ahead

[@benny_mc]

@@AntSurviveTheNight ha ha. Tell me about it. I have a couple of pairs and the sizing is a bit funny. One is slightly too big whilst the other is a bit....'snug' 😂

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@benny_mc yeah these are 36 mate cause i asked the wife to get me larger so I can wear them all the time as my weight fluctuates throughout the year but these are very tight

[@ipaales7552]

Brilliant anth.. love the tent the street light the location and the picture quality was spot on...as for the curry I've had the tastiest curry from you but will pass on the naga 😂cheers all the best lads 😃⛰

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha!! Street light! That's funny!! It is Gary haha. Thanks mate, yeah I'm impressed with the new camera, it's just what I needed to help me improve this year's footage for you all. Haha, would you not try that curry then mate? Haha! Thanks buddy as always

[@Conny79]

ive had hotter korma's lol

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@Connylingus 😳 no way!! Haha

[@Conny79]

@@AntSurviveTheNight 😄 🤣

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@Connylingus lol!!

[@paulwildcamper]

A cracking location mate, and some lovely shots there 👍🏻 Those tents are great for a quick setup and I'm a sucker for DPM. Look forward to more with the new kit. Cheers, Paul 🙏🏻

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Paul mate, hope your birdwatching trip went well pal? Yeah fantastic relaxing to soak up the beauty. This place is great for birds too. Yeah a great tent I love to use but unfortunately no good in the rain when you buy as standard pal. Yeah DPM it's cool isn't it. Thanks man, plenty to come this year!

[@paulwildcamper]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Mate, it was an awesome trip thanks pal. You are right about those tents, I managed to source a DPM basha to cover it in wet weather and that seems to cure the issue, sort of. Stay safe pal 🙏🏻

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@paulwildcamper wicked mate, sounded like a nice relaxing weekend that Paul. Yeah I was meant to do some modding to it but life just seems to speed off. I'll try and get it done one weekend. Have another top weekend mate, Friday tomorrow!!

[@josht.m9697]

seen a bloke on utube putting two them together and on one side he put a wood burning stove looked very good and nice and cosy

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah I was meaning to do that is winter, there may still be time haha. Cheers for watch Josh

[@steveparker6846]

Good job that big girls blouse RickT was not wanting some of that curry Ant! Bloody lovely.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Lol Steve, Rick will never live it down, he just couldn't stand the pain! Oh mate, it was so nice! Scotch Bonnets and all manner of other chillies in this one pal

[@MCMOutdoors]

All good until you need to visit Trap 2 ! @@AntSurviveTheNight

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Amazing place and such a cool camp 😊😊😊

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi mate, thank you very much, it's a fab spot! Happy new year to you buddy

[@LunaMoonfae]

I think I'll come and join you

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha yeah it was class! I highly recommend winter camping if you have the gear. Love it

[@Mat-kr1nf]

6:59 You should be having a hot curry in summer to cool you down, it’s a similar principal to alcohol, it makes you sweat, which makes you lose heat! In India, in general, the cooler it is, ie. up in the mountains, the Himalayan regions- Kashmir, Himachel Pradesh etc. the less spicy the curries. Whereas in the deep South, the hotter the curries.😁

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

My belly tells me different when I'm lying in my sleeping bag all warm and toasty and it lasts throughout the night 😉

[@Mat-kr1nf]

@@AntSurviveTheNightAt the end of the day, it’s whatever works for you! Just wanted to put it out there as they say alcohol could be fatal in a real survival ie. hypothermia situation, so in the unlikely situation you’re going down with hypothermia and decide a nice hot curry might be just the thing before you leave the tent uttering the immortal phrase to your comrades “I’m just going out and may be some time”, it may not be the best idea!!🤔🤣👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@Mat-kr1nf I think it depends on the person and the gear they have. I have no issues having a couple of beers and a very hot curry in winter and any other time of the year. I don't preach to anyone what they should and shouldn't do while out camping, we are all adults who know their own limitations. My videos aren't made for children, so it's entirely down to the viewer what they want from their wild camping experience. Next week's video I'm skinning, gutting and quartering a animal, obviously thats not for everyone but I don't make videos for anyone other than myself. There's always a choice of watch or don't watch 👍

[@Mat-kr1nf]

@@AntSurviveTheNight No, agree with that, far too much nannyism nowadays. I was just referring to the alcohol as, supposedly, the St Bernard dogs and their little cask of brandy probably killed more people than they saved. There is a vast difference to crossing the Antarctic or getting lost up in the Alps in the depths of winter to having an overnight camp on a UK winter’s day. The bit about a curry and hypothermia was somewhat tongue in cheek, as was the reference to Oates and his famous last words at the Antarctic. I would be last the last person to preach as to what someone should or shouldn’t do, or judge anyone for that matter. Please don’t take what I’ve written too much to heart, it wasn’t meant to be personal or, as I say, as sermon. It was just tongue in cheek.😁

[@kennethwilson8633]

Super model pants and Hollywood lights and camera??? Budget camping is expensive…Just kidding…Have fun stay safe.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Kenneth, haha it can be. Nothing wrong with treating yourself every now and then plus it gives the subs a treat to see a crystal clear video to watch while I make these budget films 😄

[@kennethwilson8633]

@@AntSurviveTheNight I’m just having a little fun we are due a big snow storm this weekend and 0 degrees Fahrenheit next week .. not my camping weather.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I know matey, I can take a joke 😀. Yeah meant to be snowing here too tomorrow so think I might nip out for a quick overnighter

[@marksadventures3889]

I've heard good things about that wee camera. Lovely spot there and Leon - good company. I've had a Curry Goat with rice n Pea for tea. I have a little selfie stick that makes a tripod and connects by Bluetooth to the phone. Gerrit down the Leon...lol.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yes Mark me too. Its a fab camera, lots to do with it and places to grand use it eh. Thanks pal it's a great spot, yeah Leon is a must on a camp I reckon. Curried Goat is one of my favourites, I need yo make it for a camp. Where you get your meat from pal?

[@marksadventures3889]

@@AntSurviveTheNight I've gone to local butchers in Longbridge for most meats but for goat meat I'll go to Asian butchers in Blackburn or Nelson if I'm over there. I've even seen Goat in aldi once! I was amazed.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@marksadventures3889 class mate. I'll have to go have a mooch

[@lifesahobby]

Cracking 👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Oh thank you buddy!

[@Phil.Oakley]

Loving the new camera. I am tempted to get the Dutch army or similar. For me tho, I think it's a perfect camp fire tent. Won't be worried about burns or owt

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Definitely Phil, they are dirt cheap and already have holes in them where they leak so burn marks wouldn't be an issue lol

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good stuff mate - was sorry to miss this one. Great new kit - my Pocket 2 is giving up now in terms of the battery and the 3 is on my short list - GoPro are awful (IMHO) now and their buggy software and constant crashing make them unusable. ATB pal.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Chris! Yeah shame the rest of you guys couldn't make it. Next weekend but one will be top though mate. Thanks pal, yeah I've liked your footage you record with the Osmo Pocket so it was a no brainer after I read the reviews. Yep, I would not recommend Gopro to anyone. Cya on the weekend but one mate

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍⛺️⛺️👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thank you Alan

[@karlthompson5970]

I've just subscribed! That's a lovely spot you and your mate chose, so peaceful and calm.😌 Out of interest, where did you get your small table from? Cheers K

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Cheers Karl, I appreciate that mate. Yeah it's beautiful isn't it pal. The frost was amazing in the morning and to top it off the calm sea! Loved it mate. Yes, just search Carp Table on ebay or Amazon matey. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@theninjaman]

Nice video ant What's your thoughts on the camera bro 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Ninja mate, good to have you watching buddy and hope your doing ok. Thank you pal, yeah the camera is bloody awesome pal, it really is

[@sammorris75]

Where’s the lightning vid link pls?

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Unfortunately the company is out of stock at the moment and asked if I can hold off but soon as I get the go ahead Sam I'll post it pal

[@bernardscott1783]

What sleeping bag did you use mate.?

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Bernard, it's the Alpkit Pipedream 600 buddy

[@bernardscott1783]

@@AntSurviveTheNight thanks Ant mate and looking at this bag.👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

No worries, I'll be making a quick review vid next week if you would like to wait a week or so

[@waggonfm]

Nice video! Don't shine the light into the camera though

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Thanks Wag, yeah I was concerned that would happen so I was aware apart from the main bit where I was telling you guys about it but hey, if you re-watch just stick some shades on 😆

[@waggonfm]

@@AntSurviveTheNight haha :0

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Ant.Great video as always. I have the original DJI pocket. Your new one looks great the low light quality is amazing. Lovely views. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.♥️ 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Cath, thank you! Oh right nice. I've liked them since seeing Chris have one but wasn't too sure I'd see the footage when recording due to the window being small but with the new model that's all gone. Yes, wasn't sure how it would look in low lighting mode but I'm super impressed. Thanks so much Cath

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@AntSurviveTheNight Hi Ant, yes they re very good. I saw Chris with one. I don't do much filming but I liked what I saw. The bigger screen looks good too. Hope you have a lot of fun using it. Looking forward to seeing the results. Enjoy the rest of the week. ❤️👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Yeah it's where I got the idea from when I saw Chris using it. Well it's there if you choose to pull it out when your out and about, it's that small, it's perfect. Thank you, can't wait for the videos this year now. You too Cath, have a top week