Stormy Night Wild Camping Adventure Exmoor Part One

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[@ColinTonkasdad]

always inspiring whatever the weather, just nice to get out sadly unable to tent it. but still use me little motorhome.. more comfort for old bones.. cheers

[@johnpatterson4558]

Hi SandyWhat beautiful country stunning scenery. Thank you very enjoyable.

[@jeetts59]

Very atmospheric. Rain on canvas or a tin roof , nothing compares.

[@NikonRules303]

I enjoyed seeing your friend camp with his older gear- true and tested! Here in the states we can pick up so much used gear for next to nothing at Estate sales. It makes me feel good to keep someone’s camping gear in use, even though they have passed on. That might make a good KZbin Channel, huh? 🙂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cracking little adventure & ace group of fellas !

[@LarryVickery]

Thanks for sharing, Sandy. I have a habit of doing things bassackwards, so I had already watched part 2. I admire your pefection of winter camping enjoyment.

[@Andyb2379]

There really is something about the rain beating down on a tent. Very soothing. Great adventure Sandy. I've not been to Exmoor since I was a small lad. I can say it's not changed much from what I remember.

[@WiltshireMan]

Its a lovely place Andy. I will be back there one day.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Good for the soul. Not much that can't be made better by a day out walking in the wilds. Great video footage.

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

Love that sound of the rain on the tent. It's great unless you have to do a security watch. Hidden in your basha , warm in your waterproofs and trying to keep your eyes open watching the ground below you the sound can easily make you go to sleep. Thanks for aanother great video Sandy. 73 dah dit dah

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou. Yes the sound of rain is soothing. I had a good kip thats for sure:)

[@kimbullock475]

Brilliant Sandy, love camping in the rain.....…Cheers...

[@mrfarty5017]

Looks like a great time had by all .You looked quite cosy in your tent .👍👍

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Exmoor is indeed another lovely area of our green and pleasant land and the sound of rain on tent or tarp is, I find, a soothing part of camping in England, 👌🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@gregpenny4384]

Thanks Sandy for a fantastic video, it is nice to see you and your friends out and about, this has been the worst year here in BC western Canada for getting out in the wild. we had 1,026 wild fires that burned 8,950 square kilometers, 10's of thousand of people had to flee many losing everything they owned, a no fire ban with an 1150 dollar fine if you lit one, all parks closed no back country camping at all, the air was so bad it was hard to breath. the fire near my home got to with in 4k of my house almost 75% of the fires were man made. looking forward to your part 2 again thank you.

[@WiltshireMan]

That is awful Greg. I was aware of the fires but of course separated by a few thousand miles. Your comment brings the full horror of it home.

[@dave8540]

Stunning wild country and videography Sandy,glad your tent held up,Rain on the roof always a comforting sound (long as you are dry),look forward to part 2

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL yes so long as I stay dry. I agree with that:)

[@campfire52]

That looks like a great outing in nature. The weather doesn't always cooperate but there is still fun to be had if you can maintain your spirits. And I know how much you enjoy the outdoors Sandy, so I am sure that your spirits were quite high and carried you through. Thanks for taking your camera along and sharing your adventure with us all. Take care my friend. I am ready for part two.

[@WiltshireMan]

I love camping in bad weather so there was no problem for me. It is lovely to be camping in a storm when you know you will stay warm and dry:)

[@thekingstone8632]

Fantastic Video Sandy , Such a Hardy group of friends Camping out in the cold & wet ! ..Real winter Camping xxsha ☺

[@WiltshireMan]

We love the seasons Sharon. They all have their own beauty.

[@stirlingarcher2141]

Terrific video, I loved it! Beautiful scenery well captured and presented, thank you. I can't wait for Part Two :-)

[@WalterFox]

Splendid video. Have great memories about Exmoor. Tnx agn.

[@yargstrebor4340]

Really enjoy your camping videos sandy. Looking forward to part 2👍

[@michaelforster8440]

What a lovely part of the country. I must do a camp when I visit my relatives in north Devon

[@TheMendipman]

Great video Sandy. We had a First Class Adventure with some fine company. OK, some might think us insane, but we are happy to be so - and that's what counts. The world could do with a bit more of this sort of insanity. Roll on Part 2 Noel

[@WiltshireMan]

Noel, I would say it is the mad ones that stay at home and miss out on experiences like this. Even though it was blowing a gale and chilly and wet I would have it no other way. It is living life to the full to experience all that nature has to offer. The good the bad and the ugly. To me it is all beautiful.. Just so long as I can stay warm and dry:)

[@stargawper]

Nice Video Sandy, Looking forward to part 2, Regards Kev

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Kev. Part two out tomorrow:)

[@crazybearkaiser7084]

Super camp out Sandy. Bit wintery up there alright. Hope the small festival tent survived the night. Atb, Ian.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sandy looked a nice relaxed camp with friends and that curry looked nice as well. Thanks for the mention with the Soulo tent much appreciated. I ,am hoping to be out this week but not taking the Soulo with me, got something else to try for a change. Thanks again for a great video, Pat

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Pat, I am looking forward to your next video. Sounds very interesting. We did talk about your videos a lot. Excellent stuff Pat and well impressed on how you photographed and videos the Megatron. Sandy

[@carolinegray5297]

Lovely video

[@meme4one]

The cyclops was a legendary rucksack, before the army were given something half decent, cyclops, vulcan, munros and crusaders were the staple. Not much measures up to them now.

[@adelarsen9776]

Is it over yet ? I went to sleep with the sound of the rain..... It's great to be out in the nature.

[@rossclay3317]

Thank you for this. Yes Exmoor, I am one of the few that know it well. My family and I did alot of hiking back in the 60's around the Moorlands! Wonderful! Thanks again for this, be well Lads! Ross The Santa Fe Man

[@Welshman-ks1kg]

I love that sound of rain on a tent. Let’s have more of these vids

[@WiltshireMan]

Same here. Rain on tarp or tent can't be beat

[@normajean7332]

This is good !!🕊

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Finally! I’m saving this, will be watching tonight.

[@sconjaoutdoors7658]

A very enjoyable vid, great stuff. The hexpeak v4a is a cracking tent but like you said it can be a bit fiddly to put up. Thanks for sharing Sandy. Atb Sconja 👍

[@ericlacey6872]

Sconja Outdoors 7.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Ahhhh.....an intrepid quartet of fine souls communing with mother nature in all of her glory Sandy. I like Simons rucksack and great to hear you mention Patrick Dickinson, a great chap and another wonderful channel. Simon it appears to me is a well seasoned, hardened, tough bugger (compliment Simon, honest) much like his bombproof rucksack and probably didn't need a tent so good luck if you attempt to get his malt recipe out of him lol. The rain on your tent Sandy was heavenly :)

[@modestadventurers]

Looks like a cold but enjoyable adventure Sandy. Atb

[@bigteno4597]

Great video Sandy. A little but very true story for you. March 17th 1985 my two buddies and me camped overnight on Exmoor. We'd had dinner and a few beers and had sang a few songs to my buddy's harmonica. About midnight we bedded down for the night. About 1.30am my buddy woke me up frantically saying "there's something out there keeps growling and keeps walking around the tent.' Naturally I told him he was dreaming and feeling the effects of the beer. About 10mins later I heard the same sounds!!!! I wasn't dreaming either. We spent the night shitting ourselves hoping that whatever it was wouldn't try to come into the tent and freaking eat us!!. I don't know what it was nit the growls sounded like a large cat and so did the sounds made from prowling around in the undergrowth. It really scared us and put us off camping for a year until we finally got the courage to go out again. Both of my friends are now passed over but the week one of them died I went to see him for the last time. He mentioned this incident to me and said how scared he was. It is something I'll never forget. RIP my camping buddies. I hope wherever you are you are camping safely!!

[@WiltshireMan]

That was a bit freaky. But I have heard a few stories of large cats prowling around. I even saw a large black cat in the middle of remote countryside a few years ago and I have a farmer friend who has made eye contact with one. It had big green eyes

[@bigteno4597]

Well we came to the conclusion it was a big cat of some sort. I remember doing some research in a local library and came across a few reports. It was something big that's for sure. It's well over 30 years ago but I remember it so well. We all just sta there shitting ourselves holding a little pen knife!! @@WiltshireMan

[@megangray8768]

So comforting camping on a rainy day whilst enjoying a nice hot meal! :)

[@williamreeder4902]

Great Video Sandy....thank you for sharing with us

[@stevetaylor8446]

Was thinking the very same thing when you said about Si's festival tent and laughed...am do glad he didn't get drowned out in that rain. Was expecting him to come and share your tent through that video lol. Look forward to the other footage you have made. Best wishes - Steve

[@kenscrackofdoom599]

Fantastic, really enjoyed that one. I've got the Hex peak V4A. Hoping to be out in it this week. Fantastic tent and such good value.

[@WiltshireMan]

They are good value as you say Ken.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Very enjoyable video, loved the music and scenery, great camping spot too.

[@assacoon]

I must explore Exmoor next year as Ive never been. Thanks for sharing

[@wilsor90]

What a pleasant video. Thank you very much!

[@cynthiawigington5637]

Hello Sandy, now that I know your name I love your stprmy videos. I remember your first ones where you were always alone, and I think your complete kit was a ratty wool blanket and a plastic painter's tarp. You've come a long way baby. But you know, I'd rather be in the tent you're using than those little ones - I like the space in yours. Best, still camped out in Vermont, Cynthia

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Cynthia, My name really isn't Sandy. It is Alexander. But I have always been called Sandy. It's a Scottish thing. My father was from Aberdeen:) You can't beat camping in a storm. It's what storms were made for:) Sandy

[@fepowson]

Lovely, Happy days Sandy :)

[@anthonycoleman1909]

Great video. I loved the spot you camped on. Nice and green

[@RM-io7qo]

Superb country scenery, Sandy, but turning out just a bit wet...on and up. Take care...

[@WiltshireMan]

I love it when it rains John. Good camping weather I reckon

[@ellisholcomb7942]

Great video really enjoyed watching thanks for sharing wish you all the very best until next time my friend

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Great video. You even had some «Norwegian rain»! I will be waiting for Part II.

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL you mean the hail. Yes we had Norwegian rain:)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Wiltshire Man «When the hail freezes on the ground at mid summer, spring will be late». Old, Norwegian saying.

[@terrybennett8692]

Thanks for the video Sandy, we are looking forward to part two..

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Terry. I hope to go back there again one day soon.

[@ninatheambulancecamper]

Enjoyed that Sandy. Will watch part two tomorrow :)

[@davidclarke4040]

Hi sandy great video lovely that place thanks mate

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I’ve wached this video before, and if I remember correctly, you’re wearing a Ventile jacket. Could you tell me who made it?

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Bjorn, I don't know who made it as it was a gift from a fellow KZbinr called. Mack tightwad. Maybe if you send him a PM he will be able to help?

[@wild4outdoors968]

Good video sandy not much rain haha like the look of your tent and that quilt look forward to part 2 cheers

[@EarlyMist]

That would be so cool to see wild horses wandering round like that.

[@EarlyMist]

And what are those Cows at 17:50? I'd love to see stuff like that on the trail 😄

[@hartley383]

Im a recent comer to your channel and really enjoying it. You adding peanuts to your curry did make me laugh. When i joined the RAF in the late 80s we had a part of basic training known as MFT (Military Field Training). This involved going out to some remote place and playing war and cooking and eating from standard issue ration packs. The curry and rice was particularly good, also had a desert of apple flakes which went straight into the curry along with the pack of Spangles the MOD must have got cheap. (Remember those? got banned in the 70s because kids were cutting their tongues on them). Great Channel.

[@billyjoedenny]

great way to start winter camping , with some good friends .. ..bill

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bill. Noel in this video is the chap who gave me the Lavvu that I sent to you. I told Noel that you now have it and he was very pleased.

[@jameshines3936]

gotta love a good downpour, I was out last night and I stayed put in my tent until gone 12! Loved it! :)

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

G'day Sandy, just playing catch up mate, still in Holland freezing to death. Lovely sights and sounds. Great effort getting out there and thanks for sharing. Cheers Moose.

[@williammcintyre2377]

ahh man I was enjoying that rain, cant believe it ended!!! hurry get part 2 up!

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL it was nice

[@6brettes]

its such a lovely sound rain on a tent (if it is waterproof!!! )

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes:)

[@WyeExplorer]

Some good old kit being used by Si there Sandy. I agree with that philosophy whole wholeheartedly. I see you had your Osprey pack. It will no doubt get as worn as the old Berghaus on such wet camps as these. Good going on Exmoor. All the best. Mark

[@WiltshireMan]

Si is a good sort Mark. An honest Cornish man:)

[@WyeExplorer]

I'm certain of that Sandy - and you're one of the kindest also. All the best...

[@daveinwla6360]

Great vicarious camping experience, Sandy! Much different vistas than what one sees here in Southern California. I must warn you about the Pilau Rice, though. "Pilau" in the Hawaiian language means "filthy"!

[@martinadejaquiz2482]

that was a very very good video. i really enjoyed that! thumbed up & thank you for taking me along (sharing)!

[@gerardjones7881]

English countryside has a magical element. Let it rain. We can take it.

[@billhambelton7698]

Wow Sandy. You've got me all jealous. Due to my wife's illness haven't made it out camping at all this year. ATB. Bill

[@WiltshireMan]

Hope you can get out soon Bill. It has been a bit of a challenge here too. My wife has had a few health issues. Luckily have a son and daughter at home to share the load.

[@Gixer750pilot]

I’m not sure what’s more insane , strapping a motor on your back and flying it with a bag of washing above your head, or camping in Exmoor in a wet windy November . Nuts like your KP’s I took my new 15 tog duvet for a test drive that night. Just saying . Great video mate

[@WiltshireMan]

It was a wonderful experience Chris. You have not lived until you have camped out in a storm in winter:)

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

That looked a great camp Sandy,

[@WiltshireMan]

Twas Shane. Exmoor is a lovely place

[@otwindow]

And did those feet in ancient times, walk upon England's mountain green?. Excellent clip.

[@WiltshireMan]

Quite possibly. There are many old legends that abound!

[@fredjpearce5962]

Another great vid. You can not beat the English country side, no matter what time of the year.

[@mischef18]

Great video bro, they are expecting snow to 300mtrs in the south island tonight and it is almost summer here in NZ. Our weather is really been mixed up for the last year or two, Monday morning it was 13c here, this morning 4c and expecting 12 in morning with rain to about mid day. Looking forward to part two . ATB

[@rob9709]

Nice video as usual, I've got the same tent as you, very nice , thanks for sharing ;)

[@DeepSouthExperience]

I have so missed these vids. All, not just the camping, though they are my favs. SS/SS-S

[@stuartcromar1235]

I love it when it's raining and ur in a tent it's so relaxing

[@chrisgibson3540]

First time seeing your channel and it Looked like a great deal of fun! I’m hoping to get out soon as well! I like camping in the winter, A lot less bugs and bears here.

[@claudehostyn3263]

Very beautiful Sandy i like also your kooking jamy greets from België ! Natuurman over.

[@ashropshirelad]

I’m just watching the beginning of this and I can see there’s a deal to be done! simon “my shitty tent’s blowing down, can i come into yours?”’ Sandy “sure, give me that bloody recipe you were so secretive about and it’s a deal”. Deadlock! Lol!

[@Bushcraft-xz6xd]

I really didn't get all the secrecy over a mix of malts, so much for passing on knowledge!

[@carolinegray5297]

Nice to have your own tent

[@Nita-pl4sn]

Love the video! Watching again incase I missed anything!

[@thetopicala]

Nice companionship and rough weathers! What could be nicer?!

[@Ed-vh5fn]

Loved the videos Sandy keep up the good work. Ed

[@RDPproject]

Excellent...on to part 2 :-D

[@robinturner2300]

Just north of where I live in Devon... Really big dark skies but can be bleak when the wind blows out on the moors

[@steviedonaghue2175]

Grt vids , an lovley wee dog , from ur new subscriber, writen on behalf of phone onwer stevie,

[@Brummiejohn200]

Great video mate lovely countryside not sure about that hat don't think red is your colour, atb John

[@jayneread2178]

Always love watching your videos........so interesting! I love your red hat but I cannot see the name clearly on it. I need to buy one just like that for my walks.

[@clearprop]

What is it about the sound of rain on a tent that is so amazingly soothing? Thanks, Sandy - another great upload.

[@thethinker5284]

wow what fantastic scenery didn't bump into Johny kingdom while you were there ? I think that must have been one of the roughest nights of the year so far, excellent video. can't wait for the next instalment.

[@WiltshireMan]

I watched Johnny Kingdom when he was on TV years ago. Yes it was a rough night, but we all stayed dry

[@LFH02]

Great vid look forward to Pt 2 cheers

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Oz. Exmoor lived up to expectations.

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Hello sandy. Good to see you actually camping again, walk in the woods for a day vids are all very well and good, but us wellard wild campers want to see you do a bit of tent time. i'm currently on a mission to camp at least once a month in my 50th year, which will then lead up to my 50th birthday, and celebrate by , , , , , you guessed it, camping. 6 months done, 6 to go, which month should i be concerned about the most? anyone can answer that if they like. but enough about me. its nice to see you out and about again, keep them vids coming. Gary.

[@WiltshireMan]

Bad and good weather can occur in any month but for the cold I would say Feb or March can be particularly damp and cold

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Thanks for that, im still trying to get hang of this comments malarkey. only been registered on youtube a week or so. long time viewer though, of lots of your mates. my preferred spot is in the Chilterns, about 2 mins walk off the ridgeway as it happens, on a hill in the woods. cant say no more, the camping police might be monitering. im looking forward to a clear night in feb/march. the cold will be worth the sunrise through the trees. and people say we're strange for doing it. Quote of the day for you. 'i;d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere, than any city on earth'. Steve McQueen.

[@journeyman7189]

What a great trip. One question. Where or what is that windshield for your trangia triangle and burner?Nate

[@Dusty357]

Lovely sandy, that quilt looks fantastic any chance of a link please as to wear a can buy one also, looking forward to part 2, take care sandy altb Liam 😉

[@Colstonewall]

Beautiful!

[@ianburnley798]

That's an interesting windshield for your triangle stove. did you buy it or make it, mate.

[@WiltshireMan]

The stove burner was indeed a trangia but the holder is called a Click stand. They aren't sold in the UK anymore, you have to buy them from the US

[@Tomosthe3rd]

Great video. What brand is your hat please?

[@phillippayne8170]

What camera were u using Sandy ....great quality very clear????

[@WiltshireMan]

Lumix g7 and gopro hero4

[@robertmortimore3024]

Another great Video Sandy and great company...What make is your jacket/coat plz.....Looking forward to part 2...........

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Robert. I don't know. Ask Mack Tightwad. He was the one who got it for me. I think he may have made it or altered it.

[@fog360]

Great camp mate bit of rain in the night or ice showers did you see beast ? Good to see you out Dad

[@rudyo8409]

Views are over the top" Awesome.

[@kieranchater2951]

Drop down into the done valley and visit the Stag Hunters pub, the wander down to lynmouth via watersmeet will put a smile on your face stop for cream tea if they are open, I spend my childhood down there so know it well

[@WiltshireMan]

That sounds like a good idea Kieran

[@rialobran]

Brilliant Sandy, the editing, music choice everything about this video (aside from my cameo) was excellent. When will part 2 go up? I wanna know what happens next! :) Also Noel wasn't allowing for the rise in sea level due to global warming ;)

[@WiltshireMan]

Good point about the rise in sea levels Si. Noel would like to know your address so can you email it to him please.... Part two goes up today.

[@techguy9023]

Which hexpeak do you have? Has it any issues or things you dislike after using it awhile? Liked the friends trangia windscreen from a small aluminum pot I think

[@WiltshireMan]

I like the hexpeak. Could do with being just a few inches wider. It's the original Luxe hex4

[@wellsgb1957]

Sandy, would it be possible for a link, in regards to your down quilt..I also like to buy British where possible.. another good vid👏🏻

[@Dusty357]

Andy Wells looks a lovely quilt a wouldn't mind finding out were to purchase also please sandy.

[@wellsgb1957]

Liam & the wild child Yes it looked good, let’s hope they’re are available 🤞🏻

[@crazybearkaiser7084]

Check out Tacblades channel. He makes some top class camping gear.

[@WiltshireMan]

I don't think Gary is building any more quilts. You could ask him but I feel you may be disappointed. If he does build you a quilt then consider yourself fortunate indeed as it is really a superb piece of kit.

[@wellsgb1957]

Wiltshire Man Thats a pity...☹️ thanks for replying Sandy 👍🏻

[@howardvarley8795]

I'm sure ive seen Ray Mears wandering around those lichen clad hawthorns in one of his videos.,!