Solo Wild Camp On Pendle Hill & SHTF DX Event - Part 2

[@JesterBushcraft]

Really appreciate your comments, feedback and support. Glad you enjoyed them...

[@JesterBushcraft]

The army gear is great and yes I just used the crusader cookset which worked a treat. thanks for your comments, feedback and support. Much appreciated...

[@JesterBushcraft]

Thanks Mac, yes for such a short walk it gains a lot of height very quickly and it takes it out of you. Glad you enjoyed the video. More to come soon...

[@JesterBushcraft]

Thanks Darren...Army stuff is tried and tested by the best, so it will do for me...!

[@JesterBushcraft]

Glenn, the solar charger is on my wish list at about number 15...so many other things I want but no funds to purchase them just yet... Thanks for the comment.

[@JesterBushcraft]

Nice one, thanks Jason. The softies are great and I wore them most of the weekend. I have made it my goal to get in touch with your good self very soon... Will look out for the SWR video too, thanks

[@JesterBushcraft]

Thanks Brian, yes its great to get out on the hills...

[@JesterBushcraft]

Cheers, glad you liked it...

[@JesterBushcraft]

Thanks Bob for those words of reassurance... Hope to do more vids soon on the subject. Thanks again

[@JesterBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it Les....Yes the cook system worked well...

[@JesterBushcraft]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated...

[@Ghostkamo]

So true, you learn what works and what does not work with every trip out. It's always a learning experience, no matter how many times you've done it. Peace.

[@funkyprepper]

love seeing army kit being used. cheaper and tuffer - why not :) well done mick

[@JesterBushcraft]

Thanks moonbear... Still having the sound probs I see ?

[@JesterBushcraft]

Hey thanks Sid, great to finally hear from Mr Charlie Tango. Hope to one day make contact. You were only a feint signal, but I could hear you never the less...

[@Cosy3rdDan]

Great little trip. Cosy

[@Whisky_Four-Three]

8:13 love the set up of the cloggie bivi and mod lean to basha. you could live like that for weeks in comfort

[@Auntystatic]

the higher in freq you go the less the nvis effect, as long as the MUF is high it can be done, One of the most effective antennas for NVIS is a dipole positioned from .1 to .25 wavelengths above ground. K3MT did a great article on a grasswire antenna, just lay it on the ground, nvis will give a range of a couple of hundred miles, beyond line of sight, for dx put this in the youtube search bar aLgFeTpIX4­A a 9ft whip with wide bandwidth that can be made out of speaker wire. hope it helps

[@MBSRbushcraft]

Great video. I've bought a Dutch army bivi last weekend. It was second hand but never used before. I've shown it in one of my last videos but never slept in it. Looking forward to do so during my next overnighter. Your experience makes me believe that it's one of the best things I ever bought. Take care mate Mahdi

[@488scooby]

very interesting and very enjoyable vid,,

[@magoo1uk2003]

Nice one mate enjoyed that thanks

[@sierratango7364]

That reminded me a little of my first Dartmoor trip. We started up a hill and found it a right killer. We decided to stop half way for a breather and an old couple just strolled past us right up the hill, after that I sorted through my kit quite mercilessly and ditched a lot of weight.It always feels better after a brew though. ATB Sam

[@JesterBushcraft]

So, is that good ? Sorry Im a novice...

[@JesterBushcraft]

How would you suggest I support the aerial horizontally, bearing in mind I need to carry everything in my backpack ? Thanks for the feedback...

[@DonnyOutdoors]

Nice one man. Good wild camp.

[@jediknightofthewoods]

Fantastic stuff Mick! Great watching! Thats what its all about mate, get out, test, tweak, and try again! lol! All the best mate!

[@crazysaint222]

Great couple of videos Mick. Nice location, but a looooong walk to get there. Weather didn't look too bad for you either really.

[@JesterBushcraft]

The walk is actually only an hour but with 25Kg, made it HARRRRRRD going. Still enjoyed it though. weather could have been better, especially when you're up in the clouds, everything just gets soaked... Thanks Adam

[@fepowson]

Enjoyed this Mick, shame more contacts couldn't be made, but with the hotter weather due you may get more activity. Good cook system too, ATB.....Les.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

The dutch army bivi looks great. I was just wondering if you have some sort of solar back up to charge your radio if all the power was down? Cheers Glenn

[@Coops630]

Did you and your daughter enjoy the cub camp.

[@bugoutbob3413]

I wouldnt feel bad about the hill being tough i did it a few years ago with the mrs and kids and not much weight it was tough going. I will also be looking into reducing the weight carried so will look forward to future vids. A T B Bob

[@009ADVENTURES]

well done. shame about the contacts but still managed a good wkend. nice setup, i think i need one of thoes bags as i was froze..lol.. great vid, enjoyed :-)

[@crazysaint222]

The weather can always be better mate :), but it can also be a lot worse. If it was hot and sunny, just imagine how much more dehydrated you'd be. Those clouds come in handy at times. The moisture in the air can be gathered, as you know, so good emergency supply of fluids ;)

[@Auntystatic]

I thought my Midland Portapak was great until I got a yaesu ft-817, I call it my tardis, about same size as the portapak but the batteries fit inside and it does HF, VHF and UHF at 5 Watts too. For contacts in the UK you want to lay that aerial horizontal and take advantage of NVIS, vertical aerials are best for local work and skip work, the only way I would get up that hill is in my 4x4 :0)

[@Auntystatic]

well you could lay it along the wall your camped out next to, or you could try an inverted V cut for 27MHz, it would be way better than the one your using, you could ask your foundation tutor about them, good luck if you decide to accept this mission, as you might be able to tell I've been up all night enjoying your videos :0)

[@natjr6797]

how much does the Dutch bivi weigh ??? ...........noice vid....:D

[@buzzingadventures1980]

When you getting your foundation license?...26CT8632👍🏻

[@JesterBushcraft]

I might do it in winter...give me something to do when its cold and wet...

[@26CW128Jake]

Those little green glow in the dark tubes are actually tritium (Hydrogen-3) coated in phosphor. They're slightly radioactive, but nothing to worry about! 73, -CT2181

[@frantisekslipka9651]

Awesome video! I like wildcamping and I am trying to get this Dutch Bivy Bag, but they're sold out everywhere or not for reasonable price. But I hope I will get one soon. I will subscribe for your channel! :)

[@JesterBushcraft]

For now my £15.00 portapak will do just fine, compared to £500 the Yaesu is just way out of my league...

[@JourneymanHandcraft]

Great video, really enjoyed :) good to see you getting out! Brian.

[@sidandmarj]

Great video,good to know I made it up to Pendle hill Lancashire..gosh thats about 165 miles.I was 10 miles south of Swindon about 950 feet..Sid Mike5 26CT141

[@Auntystatic]

complete rubbish, interesting your account was only set up today!