Solo Tarp Wild Camping With Deer, Rain & Crazy Mozzies! 🦌🌧🦟

For this overnighter I try out a tarp in the woods, and had a special visit from a pair of Roe Deer. Plus a not-so-special visit from a gang of crazy mozzies. A really lovely night, loved getting a bit of rain on the tarp too :D
My new gear in this video (tarp, bivi and a monopod trekking pole) are all things that I have bought myself to either lighten my load, give me more camping options or help with filming:
DD Superlight tarp. Seems good, it is thin as you would expect, but doesn't feel like it's gonna rip. I actually ripped my cheapo tarp the first time I used it for a camp, so be interesting to see how long it takes me to rip this one haha
Alpkit Bivi Bag. I had already borrowed a friends Hunka XL for the bluebells overnighter ( • Stealth Bivi Bluebells... , really liked it so I've gone for the same one. I've never used any other bivi bag so can't compare it, but from my experience so far: it's light, robust, and I've not had any condensation in it (yet) - will keep you updated as I use it more in different conditions.
MBC Monopod trekking pole (from China as I couldn't find anything like that here in UK). For normal hiking I prefer my Fizan Compact poles, but for filming, being able to mount my camera on a trekking pole is awesome. I only got 1 of these poles, so I'll be using it like a walking stick on rough terrain for a bit of extra stability & to test out the ground for holes etc
Thank you so much for watching 😊 Much love, Claire 🌿🐻
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[@alanweber675]

Rain in the morning is the best. Listening to the birds talk about the best puddles for splashing... They love it too...

[@WildBeare]

Hi Guys! Thanks for stopping by this lil tarp viddy, really enjoyed this overnighter, despite the bugs! I’m hoping to be setting off on a lil 2-night adventure tomorrow (Friday), eeak! Weather looks pretty dodgy again but it is what it is. So have a wonderful weekend, see you when I’m back :D I’M A LIL BIT EXCITED 🤗🌿🐻

[@WayneStLouis-cy4ln]

Essex, Ontario Canada... really like all your videos. There are so many U.K. KZbinrs and videographers; hard to watch them all. But upon finding you a while back, you are proof that yes, scenery is nice, but the person, the attitude & character are the best things. Thank you! And by the way, there is no perfect way to do something... no way that is 'supposed to be' or 'must be'. If a set-up works for you then it is perfect!

[@WildBeare]

@@WayneStLouis-cy4ln Hi Wayne! Aw thanks so much, glad you enjoy watching my lil wanders in the woods :) Yes this is true, I have much to learn but it's fun figuring it out along the way too. Thanks for watching & have a great weekend! Claire

[@EPGunman]

@@WayneStLouis-cy4ln I agree with you on the personality of the host of the content!!! No matter how beautiful the scenery she always makes it so much nicer!!!

[@EPGunman]

Thank you for taking us along on your little jaunts!! You are such a joy to watch and you really are such a nice person!!!! Have a great outing !!!

[@joecola6487]

Claire , you should check out MCQ bushcraft ,he has some great videos on easy ridgeline set ups that work great ! Mike is from your neck of the woods and his channel and his recording from different vantage points is exceptional .. you may be able to appreciate his techniques in capturing with multiple styles of drones .. he is a wild one 😉

[@albionjq]

Well, here l am. I should be getting to sleep myself 😂but l can't, l can not stop watching Claire and her Adventures. Thank you so very much ❤ for bringing such joy to so many, including myself

[@ernestbrown6030]

Just found your videos a few days ago, but what a joy you are. Wish the world was full of people like you, such a sweet soul.

[@jeromecook1262]

This channel is becoming one of my most anticipated posts. Beautifully composed and positive. Just leaves you feeling better. Thanks.

[@leemoore203]

I don't think you know how good your videos are people's mental health, you help me to relax so much after work, good work lady xxxxxx

[@usmcdoc2512]

You are wonderfully organic and natural. ❤️🤍💙

[@redfinlay09]

What I like most is the relaxed feel your videos have. I love the sound quality too and most of all it looks like you’re having fun. You’re in my top 3 of must see wild campers. It’s awesome, thank you

[@daniellickel9867]

Wow, just beautiful , I mean the um landscape obviously...

[@MT-mb4yl]

Claire, you are such a breathe of fresh air!.

[@angiede3361]

Hi Claire 😊 I just wanted to add my two pennies worth by saying I ‘love’ watching your little adventures, you are so calming - such a lovely ‘lady’ - and I just love the way you say those good mornings - you are a little breath of fresh air - please keep them coming Claire - best wishes. PS: being the dreamer that I am, those bugs looked like little fairies flitting around, saying hello! Lol - see you on the next one x👍😊

[@jonhughes4550]

Your positivity is infectious. Keep up the great content.

[@WildBeare]

Aw thank you Jon :) have a great weekend!

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Keep that beautiful soul of yours safe darling. It is precious and priceless xxxxxx

[@Just4Gordon]

There’s a saying in Emergency Field Medicine (for us paramedics) “If IIt Works It Works “ . However it looks- it looks great.. You’ve been doing a fantastic job improving over time. Keep up the good work Claire!

[@garyearly4674]

' insects the size of pigeons ' 😳🤣. Great camp Clare

[@ianwoodzy638]

Well done I have never tarp camped in the woods' before because of having to wrap your self up and head net and sweaty and cant breathe well in the humidity and head net so absolutely well done! this time of year like right now, in these temperature's knowing there's 0% chance of rain I like to just take an under mat and airbed, and a crappy cheap superlight weight 3 season bag sleeping bag that does not keep you warm what so ever, on the cliffs where there is enough warm breeze to keep the mossies' etc away! actually with my bad back you have given me an idea I want to go wild camping but my sprained back is terrible, I might just sleep on the cliffs with my gas boiler (as I love my marmite tea in the morning) and comfort food in evening! light food and salad and mayo mushrooms and vege ham and snacks I can hang on a hiking pole without a stopper at bottom! fairy lights and hopefully get some good starlight!

[@anettkordalnss4526]

Your videos are so well put together, always a delight to watch! I could never sleep straight on the ground, the bugs would scare me to death.. I did my first solo wild camp a couple of weeks ago - in a tent. Loved it, was never scared, which is really strange since I'm usually terrified of being alone in the dark.

[@WildBeare]

Hi Anett, ahh amazing, congrats on your first solo camp 😃 that's great that you weren't scared, I think we're pretty safe out in our wild places really. I'd rather than than a town centre anyway haha. Hope the next one is just as wonderful ♥ thank you for watching and have a lovely weekend :) Claire

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Me too!!!

[@patrickknight6542]

Your reaction to the noise about a third of the way through… really brought a smile to my face!

[@fournierluc7512]

Thanks for your authenticity and your joy in the simple things! Hello from the south of France mountains where I'm doing the same things than U!

[@jeremymalatt317]

Very cool. I love DD Tarps. They are great. Best tarp I've ever owned. Stay safe out there.

[@chriselwell8269]

Strange film but worth watching. When she looks down and sees a dead rabbit to cook, right by her foot is funny.

[@fishdip]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing you adventures with us. It would be wonderful to have someone like you to hang out with in the woods. It's never painful to watch you. Nice setup with the tarp. I've got one of those too, and love it, with or without the hammock. Hugs

[@terry_1952]

Claire I liked seeing the honeysuckle on the trail. Have you ever tried tasting the honeysuckle, if not give it a go. Just pull the whole flower off and pull the stem out of the back of the flower and just taste the honey on the stem. YUM, always enjoy your trips and the wonderful time you have.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Well done Claire for seeing out those bugs.. that was a serious gang going on.. The deer 🦌were amazing.. little nuggets like that are priceless.. thanks for posting 🙂

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Mick :) Yeh a lot of people said they were getting bombarded that weekend 😄 The deer were gorgeous weren't they! 🦌♥ Thank you for watching & have a lovely weekend

[@micksmusicchannel]

@@WildBeare and you Claire.. love to you and yours 🙂👍

[@juliangriffiths7298]

Just discovered your videos. They are brilliant. Your presentation is just perfect. As someone who has done a lot of camping but whose knees have now given up working, they are almost painful to watch. But I will keep watching, and do camping via KZbin. Thanks!

[@terry_1952]

Thank you Claire for this enjoyable vid. It warms my heart to see you enjoying the beautiful countryside you travel too. I like the DD Tarp you have for this trip out. Enjoy your travels and be safe out there. Look forward to seeing your next adventure.

[@PauloSilva-ku5ir]

00:58 “An insect the size of a pigeon” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@John1067strat]

Wonderful video as always! Love the music as well, perfect settings for it. Amazing to see the Deer too 😃 Here in the northeast USA, We often spot Whitetail Deer. Will have to look into the merch for sure 👍 Keep up the amazing videos, inspiring and wonderful to watch!

[@rossbrunson5122]

Gosh, I came for your lovely accent, and stayed for the great attitude, the awesome scenery and all the great recommendations! I am in Montana, but have rambled a lot in Wales, Scotland and lower England, this makes me totally homesick for those times. Cheers!

[@tomlawrence9412]

Love this. Your wild camping adventures are amazing. Makes me want to leave the house now and set up somewhere beautiful. Love your videos. Keep up the wonderful work. Much love.

[@kevinn9039]

Who in here smiles big when you see a WildBeare notification pop up or is it just me.

[@shannonreed9808]

Probably because She's just so all round gorgeous, in looks and personality 👌, and makes lovely little calming videos 😊

[@tonyfrancis3219]

Spiritual girl ✌🏻✌🏻

[@steelydan473]

Absolutely. She makes my evening when she uploads something new...I get quite excited, and I'm 76 years old! lol

[@WildBeare]

Aw thanks guys hehe 😁 have a great weekend!

[@johncotton7053]

Me me me me 👍

[@sheldonscotthauraki1341]

Don't you just love the sound of the rain on a tarp. Nature is awesome. Thanks for the upload. Great stuff. See ya on the next adventure. Stay safe.

[@michaelblack9813]

Thanks for cheering me up Claire. Always look forward to your videos.

[@MstrRo1]

Thank you for taking the time to make such joyful videos. My two cents on the practice of bivies: If I use a WPB bivy, it would only be a night or two, like you, but I would never use it with a down bag as temperatures get colder and or humidity gets higher. Down is not good with condensation as it loses its ability to keep you warm and must be dried out, daily which is difficult on rainy days.

[@rodneybetts6086]

Fantastic seeing the roe deer come up to close like that. Nature recharges you so you don't need as much sleep as you normally do in a hustle and bustle civilized life setting.

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Great night out! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@mrwest5552]

two deer playing " catch me if you can " 😁

[@razifmahathir2437]

Greetings from sunny locked down Malaysia. Another super chilled out one Claire in lovely peaceful surroundings. Insanely jealous as we're still not allowed out over here ....still confined to my hammock on the patio. Great to see the deer. Look forward to your next trip. ATVB and stay safe 😷🏕🇲🇾

[@normrathmann9487]

Just a tip,when you take your boots off at night,cover them,prevents anything from crawling in your boots.Cheers

[@SegoMan]

That's how you catch breakfast..

[@stevenensminger5737]

Love watching your outings keep having fun ...and I love your laugh.

[@danhaynes3210]

Great video Clare. Dead relaxing. Love that sound of rain on the tent. So soothing .

[@lesmontgomery7]

I admire your skills and positivity

[@liam4169]

Epic! I love getting out into the wild, the woods are such a special place!

[@brianstocks8049]

Such a genuinely happy person, she makes me happy

[@Olan...]

By the way its best to keep the tarp hanging from the rideg line Claire because having it draped over will wear it out in no time....nylon on nylon is a no no it creates a lot of friction...you can actually cut a nylon rope in no time with another pice of nylon rope by doing a see saw action ! You learn something every day :)

[@garybritton5277]

Thanks for your videos... you've given me great inspiration to get out again... just returned from 3 nights in the borders ...loved it... thank you 😊

[@simonjenkins3618]

WoW i love that setup and that tarp is Awesome and if you don't want to be bagged by the bags flying around use a red light thay will leave you alone Claire ❤🥰👌🙂❤👍

[@issaoutdoors]

Lovely! Rain on a tent or tarp is soo relaxing!

[@kevinatherton1006]

another great watch wildbare! its funny as i met a wild camper for the very first time ever, lovely guy! we was also laughing and joking about you when you was sliding down that hill when you was trying out your new tarp (i actuaully bought the same one after watching that vid) and when you put a bloody hole in it, ahahahaha!! you are brilliant girl and keep the videos coming!!!

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Thanks for sharing your adventure Claire. The joy I see you feel for nature is something I've always recognised within myself. Since I was a kid. You have learned such a lot, and grown in confidence over your time. It's good too see you happy. Take care lovely lady xxxx

[@blank-dr2kx]

Lol

[@keithshwalbe6981]

@@blank-dr2kx . . "Laughs out loud" . . I don't mind you laughing at my comments. I'm 70 years old, and have been solo camping for nearly 60 years. Mostly in winter. The harsher the better. I'm happy to express my admiration for Claire. I think she is a gutsy lady. . . and I have seen her grow, and acquire considerable skill in the time she has been getting out in nature. I think she is a very lovely and admirable young lady. . I have no qualms at all in openly saying so. All of my comments are made with great respect for her. So please, enjoy your laugh, and I will continue trying too encourage and support her.

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Well Young Lady . You managed to make it through another night in the woods . Well done . Tarps are great , you did a fine job of setting it up you will find it useful in many ways, you will learn all the tricks along the way on your journey through life. Your cooking is a little weak , you need more than noodles. BUGS bugs bugs, got to live with them , Looks like you did all you could do to deal with them. A full body bug tent is your other option. Your luck with the wild life is a fun addition . As always you smile and positive attitude are the greatest. Thank you for sharing your adventure . Always be safe .

[@adriansavage1269]

Another fantastic video Claire well done. Keep em coming. Have a fantastic weekend 😀.

[@johnhunter3277]

Very well made and hope it inspires all ages to get out there and enjoy our country and nature

[@wildernesslifecraft8180]

What a lovely little camp up that was. I never tire of seeing deer wander past. Great video.

[@stephenscrutton2061]

Fab Claire so good to watch your vids I've leaned so much from from you keep them rolling.

[@paulbickley7962]

Wow amazing. So lucky to see the deer ❤

[@stephencopps1561]

The sound of muntjac deer is unnerving at first, but they are part of the country scene 😁

[@hanspetermuller1239]

Kaffee und Whisky das ist ja super gut 😁😘

[@allanmoral3867]

Hello Claire, Bugnet must be worn over a bucket hat to make it work better. Nice video, love it!

[@sander3425]

Your videos are very nice to watch.. thank you, have a great day🍀

[@tonystrange7224]

Another wonderful video and a pleasure to watch. And what a privilege to catch sight of the deer in the woods.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Wildbeare, thank you for sharing this outdoor adventure. I really enjoyed it. I like your tarp set up. The very best to you for your good health and safety. I look 👀 forward to your next adventure. 🤗

[@vivacstgn6814]

its amazing wild animals in the mountain a fantastic experience!! good day beatiful!!! good video.

[@petergilbert72]

That was beautiful! You’re empathy with nature stands out, exulting in the sounds and smells and sights… and the excitement of the wild things! (You do tell it like it is- the continuous battle with the insects!!)

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Peter :) Mm I deffo prefer cooler months for the lack of bugs 😄

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice camp. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@rudyo8409]

Between you and the area you camped in. It's hard to choose which is more beautiful. Thank's for sharing. yer adorable.

[@weezerr2d283]

Just found your videos and I’m calling awesome !! Thanks for putting it together !! Stay safe and take care !!

[@greatlambrini8722]

I never knew I’d get so much enjoyment watching a woman eat noodles.

[@GruntProof]

awesome trip!

[@jamesmcguinness1952]

You always make me smile 😃

[@alastairkerr2216]

Pure class. Thank you.

[@TheRogey1]

That lovely smile says it all😀😘

[@liamjohnny335]

Nice camp... I can never be bothered to video my camps...so lovely to see yrs.... all the best x

[@vickaiser]

So cool seeing deer right out your tarp door. Love your videos.

[@edwardsnowdenofficial]

Wow seeing those Deer as well, amazing what a treat!!

[@r1chc4ss]

That looked a beauty little bivvy camp. The deer were so amazing! Another great video.😚✌🏻

[@samfisher4148]

Thank you for another relaxing video.

[@stanharrison7039]

love your channel. Fun and informative and pleasing to the eye

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Amazing to get the deer come that close in the light. Well done

[@Rick-ow6hx]

I'm already looking forward to the next one

[@susanharvey4235]

Thank-you Claire I so need your lil films at the moment! Off camping this weekend also, hope you have a good one. Bought hubby a new Trekology Aluft UL140 which he's tried at home and loves so he's happy 😊

[@MrTmax74]

Hello again from Idaho :-) thanks for the pleasant video. Digging the new tarp, that thing seems to be highly regard. A night under a tarp is always a wonderful experience.

[@nickolaspina2970]

Always such enjoyable videos

[@TNT-K9-SOLUTIONS]

What a woman..... Another great vid Claire. You make me wanna pack my kit and grab the dogs everytime I watch you. I'm ashamed to admit it, but your more weather hardened than me. I'm done now until the spring-time I think... (you awesome-mud-loving-female you)

[@norseman1137]

Lovely as always .... Was out myself today saw two fawns playing 50ft from me ... .. love watching you progress 🙏❤️

[@sjgraafmans]

Very enjoyable to watch, love the content and the compositions. Great work.

[@billcushman6780]

Great video, you are a one in a million. A joy to watch.

[@radio-su6lh]

Oh man, I just love your videos soooo much! Thanks from the bottom of my heart for making them xx

[@radio-su6lh]

p.s. any chance you could give me the name of the closing track of music? It was wonderful. x

[@declanconway2903]

Great video Thanks for sharing.

[@macinthewild8116]

Lovely film . Keep on with those adventures. 👍

[@davidjones1506]

Love these videos so relaxing and calming

[@PatriciaDraven71]

Another fantastic video, makes me anxious for my first proper solo wild camp. Keep up the good work

[@samwilson744]

My word you put that tarp up like you have done it all your life, well done you.

[@grahambonner508]

Reminds me of the worst nights sleep I every got in my hammock in a very damp pine forest on a very warm night, bugs all over my face all night. Since then I decided I needed a mosquito net, I have one of those head nets also, not used it yet because I don't like the net against my skin, as it seemed to work for you perhaps I'll give it a try. Great video by the way.

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

Thanks for sharing this awesome experience with us 👍

[@SheepDogActual]

Well done. Great one nighter.

[@geoffminter2927]

I love your videos, always so relaxing. Great little camp and so amazing to see those deer so close up! The mozzies where insane though! They even had a kamakaze one trying to dive bomb the citronella candle!!

[@martinfrancis4606]

I rain on a tent is the biggest draw to wild camping I have I love it so much 🤗

[@MrRockstar1968]

It's not often you see deer that close, cool.

[@markduncan6690]

Nice “Pitch there Clare”!