Solo Wild Camping New Zealand - Brass Monkey Bivvy

Join me for an epic overnight adventure wildcamping next to mountain tarn.
Heading up onto the stunning Lewis tops, I visit the awesome Brass Monkey Bivvy before finding a spot to camp.
I experience an absolutely amazing sunset and wake up to another bluebird day. Making my way down into the Lucretia Valley, I visit Lucretia Biv and head out to the Highway via Nina Valley. Hitching a ride to get back to my car.
If you have any comments, feedback or suggestions feel free to leave them down below.
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[@rickkearn7100]

BK, you are one of the luckiest human beings on the planet, to live near such amazing landscapes. NZ has got to be the most beautiful country on earth. Thanks for sharing it with your viewers! Looked like a hurricane up there. Glad you kept your feet on the ground! Cheers.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Rick. Definitely very fortunate. I'm glad you enjoyed watching mate. Really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@sarahedmonds9416]

27:03 a minute of pure beauty

[@BackcountryKiwi]

It was a spectacular sunset! Cheers

[@stupringle3338]

Awesome video again, Every time I watch one of your vids it makes me home sick for the south Island

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you Stu. It's absolutely beautiful down here. I appreciate you watching. Cheers

[@tleej26]

Epic video, the scenery and landscapes were incredible! So happy the wind dropped so you were able to enjoy that amazing spot to camp with a beautiful sunset - so well deserved. Cheers😃🏕

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hey TJ! Thank you so much. It was a beautiful evening and I'm so glad the wind died down. Cheers for watching

[@ewengillies9826]

Didn't get notification of this one so playing catchup. But well worth the wait as awesome scenery and so well documented. I got a different conotation on Brass Monkey when you put the jacket on mate .. lol. Great vid as always thanks. Bushyboy Oz

[@BackcountryKiwi]

I appreciate it Ewen. Videos have been a bit sporadic lately. Too many hobbies and other things going on haha. Cheers

[@allye5949]

OMG the sunset 🙌 OMG when you slipped on the scree slope 😮😬 Absolutely wonderful video. I can see why you moved south to explore that spectacular landscape. Thanks.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Ally. I'm loving it here in the South, so many awesome opportunities. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@cctrailrunningnz]

Thanks for showing that route into Lucretia, I’ve wondered how that would look. We are lucky to get to enjoy these wild places eh!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

No problem. Glad you found it useful, it's a really fun trip. The Lewis Tops are an awesome area. Cheers!

[@jettonogbanua]

Been a long time since i last watch you videos, I remember the very first vid u uploaded, great looking chap!! 👍👍👍 as always, awesome videos!!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

I appreciate the support! Thanks heaps Jet

[@richardthorp33]

Absolutely magic! The scenery, the sunset. This was a great video, loved it.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you so much Richard!

[@AbelandVictoria]

Nice vid. That camp spot was mint. I wanna get up that way some time. Dirty chocolate pud is pretty good after a big day. The tropical pudding is tasty also maybe even nicer

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Abel. Highly recommend it, the Lewis Tops are awesome. Can't go wrong with chocolate pudding 😁. Cheers

[@GeorgeBeck100]

Another great overnighter. Great seeing you using poles to ease the loading on the legs. Like your little cooker seems to do the job fine. Glad to see you have the Garmin Red Mini (2 ?) just in case. Radix should be sponsoring these videos.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks George. I never used to use poles but I started carrying them to use for my tent and now I love them. Some older folks are a bit surprised when I tell them I use poles haha. I really enjoy my alcohol stove especially for shorter trips, it's great. I've had my mini (1) for like 4-5 years now, I love it. Being able to let my family know I'm algood is a huge weight off their minds. Cheers!

[@samandkevsoutdooradventures]

Love that route across the Lewis Tops to Brass Monkey. Another great video, fantastic viewing.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps guys! Your trip was the inspiration. Cheers

[@samandkevsoutdooradventures]

@@BackcountryKiwi It was much better than our first trip there. We went up via the Duchess Stream and then hit white out conditions on the tops. It was a bit of a disaster.

[@DanielMoulton]

Appreciate your genuine enjoyment of what your doing ,looks like a great trip

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you! Always super happy when I'm out. Cheers

[@2000heathcliff]

What an amazing trip absolutely gorgeous scenery. A little anxious a couple of times but I’m sure you are super careful. It looks like you are literally on top of the world up there. Thank you for sharing, I love how much you really enjoy being one with nature. Cheers!!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you Jeanette! I appreciate you watching. Cheers

[@ReviloNZwalks]

Just awesome bro. Looked like awesome tops travel, sick campsite and awesome cinematography. Cheers

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps bro. It was a fun trip. Cheers!

[@sandicoppins]

Tony from ABCamp sent me to your channel. So glad he did. I'm a Kiwi too and live in the Waitakere Ranges right on the very edge of protected rain forest. Love your channel

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hi Sandi! Thank you for the support! I appreciate it. Cheers

[@ABCampingTony]

Stunning spot Zeb. Great camp. lol, that belch was worthy of Elf. Tony

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Tony. It was a super awesome trip. I see you've gotten back out again, looking forward to the video. Haha cheers

[@Adsbvs5990]

WOW! You give us soooo many ideas! Thank you 🙏

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps Asha! Hope you guys are well. Cheers!

[@deanjonesmultimedia]

A fantastic spot by those tarns for an overnighter. That was one awesome sunset. Nice job.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Dean. It sure is an awesome spot. That sunset was one of the best I've experience out on a trip. Cheers

[@jodyreay733]

So awesome!!!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Jody!

[@georgiaw]

Epic video! So cool to see your set up, and that sunset!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hey Georgia! Thanks heaps, it was an awesome trip 😊

[@adventureot]

Great video. I really enjoyed it! Have been wanting to get up to Lewis Tarns but now I'm tempted to do the loop. Very inspiring.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Definitely recommend it's an awesome area. Cheers

[@BennyHarry]

Another brilliant video! Great work and really enjoyable!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you muchly Ben!

[@AdamB9866]

Amazing!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you Adam!

[@idzardkruizinga]

Gorgeous scenery!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

It sure is! Cheers

[@carrier6517]

Beautiful countryside, great video, just awesome mate !! You should sell t-shirts and jumpers that says " I'm loving it, Backcountry Kiwi " .

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps Carrie! Haha i might have too 😁 Cheers!

[@TheCampingKiwi]

Awesome content as usual brother. You looked like you really enjoyed it. What a place to pitch a tent..

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you! It was a super fun trip. Absolutely amazing spot, it was great. Cheers!

[@peasant1381]

Cracking video mate, brilliant scenery.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you!

[@jonnyhell5326]

another great vid!....cheers

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you Jonny!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Hey man! This was incredible!! The work that goes into these videos must be through the roof! Having to navigate a knife edge ridge for a good ways and then hike all the way back to get your camera. That sounds badass! I’m 51 but when I was your age i was backpacking big mountains in the Southern California desert so we had to carry 3 gallons of water up 5-6 thousand feet climbs. 3 gallons was minimum for 3 days. Crazy weight back then! At some point i do want to give the ultralight stuff a go. Hey, i had a question… at 28:55 there was a super bright spot on the mountainside in the frame. What was that? Anyway,, great watch sir!! Thank you gor your hard work!! NQU

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank so much man! It's alot more work thank just hiking but I really enjoy capturing it. Your trips sound epic! That's alot of water. I want to say that spot on the mountain is a patch of snow but I don't recall seeing any snow but I'd say that is what it is. I appreciate you watching and your comment! Cheers

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Good decision making when you got to the spur, retreating is often physiologically hard. Your extra camera distance efforts wasn’t lost on me 👍 What’s the tripod & front pouch you use please?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers Dave. It can be tough know you have to retrace your steps but definitely worth it in the long run. Thanks, it's worth it for the cool shots 🙂 The tripod is a benro mini tabletop tripod and the shoulder pouch came with my macpac hesper 40l pack. I don't think they sell them separately unfortunately.

[@robinreid4055]

AB Camp said to come check your ch out, glad I did.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

I appreciate it! Thanks for the support

[@jthomas332]

Such an enjoyable watch, great video! Can I ask a couple of questions; was there a trail of sorts to follow down that spur you took (2nd one) at the head of Lucretia? And where did you park at the trailhead (the one tucked away just after the pass?). The St James Walkway carpark by the tarn is notorious for break-ins - that would make me nervous to leave a car there.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hi J! There was a few cairns marking the route. And there has been a bit of a track cleared down to lucretia biv. I parked at the st James walkway carpark. I was half expecting to come back to a broken in car haha. There was a few cars in the carpark so I figured it was safe enough. I just made sure there was nothing left in my car. Hope that helps. Cheers

[@uchuzero7]

Mate I like your videos. if you using the drone it’s getting more better.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks man. I don't have a drone right now. Too much hassle haha. Glad you like them! Cheers

[@julietfitzpatrick6420]

Such a nice ridge line. Just wondering what shoes you are wearing? Look comfy as.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

This was such a memorable trip for me. I remember driving home wanting more. I am wearing Altra lone peaks! Cheers