Tarp and Bivy at Ross Castle in Northumberland

[@roberthind5653]

Mountain Hopper Adrian is a true inspiration to all. His realistic, unspun, unfussy, in your face delivery is a breath of fresh air. He doesn't try to be cool and polished. He doesn't smile smugly, or try to be slick, unlike some others. Complete realism, warts and all ! Keep it going.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the videos, polished certainly not lol it is what it is ! Cheers

[@Justaguythatwalks]

Love this comment ❤

[@Gooner-1971]

Just shows how effective even a simple lean-to tarp setup can be as a shelter…plus great views as a bonus 👍 take care mate, looking forward to the next one…

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, yes a simple lean to, its all you need most of the time, lye back and enjoy the sky/views cheers

[@MarkSweeting_]

Always feel chilled out after watching your vids. Enjoyed watching that as I know the area. Best regards and atb

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, paid off looking for spots, good camp in the end, It’s relaxing lying under the tarp watching the weather Cheers

[@grahamswildcamping]

So fast at putting these videos out Adrian! nearly a damp squib of a night but we turned it around and had a great pitch up there!

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Graham,my editing is done as I camp, nowt fancy, yes a great camp after a very poor days weather Cheers Adrian

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Adrian, I did my first hooped bivvy camp (Alpkit Elan) last Thursday night in the Great Dun fell area. I also used a small tarp. Loved it. I loved that I could see the stars through my mesh screen and didn’t have to get out of the sleeping bag to take a night shot. I thought I’d try a bivvy because I think you’re right about the wet and windy winters going forward. Also you can pretty much pitch anywhere in a bivvy. Nice one mate.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, glad you liked the bivy, no turning back I think, as the benefits are huge, pitch views etc, only drawbacks are space (but I sit out under the tarp) and midges are harder to avoid. Cheers

[@dekacoombe4595]

Nice one Adrian ,well done too for sticking it out in that rain ,it paid off mate turned out a canny night and a cracing morning to wake up to , I can’t wait now to be back out mate , thanks again ,atb Deka 👍🏻👊🏻

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Deja thanks for watching Glad you enjoyed it Yes a great morning Cheers Adrian

[@williamjenkins9202]

Great campsite, right equipment, another fine adventure.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, it was a great spot, and true the gear proved its worth, I was dry from head to foot Cheers

[@otf.outdoors]

Spot on Adrian mate, fair bit of rain coming down, canny spot on ros hill in the bivy mate, nice one, atb Mick 👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi mick, thanks for watching It turned out a great camp once we found a spot Cheers Adrian

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

just watched Graham's version. proof that with the right gear you can get out in the very worst conditions 🌧️👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, yes it’s true, I always have waterproof paclite trousers with me, just choose the big coat for this one, normally use paclite jacket but not as long length for this rain. Cheers

[@rodoutdoors]

Nice video. I dig the views with the lean to. We're getting similar weather over here in California. Still tempted to try out the tarp and bivy.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, glad you liked it, I don’t think you can beat a tarp and bivy, but it’s love it or hate it, just try it, it beats being in a tent for the views and watching the sky as you go to sleep. The wind has not eased in months Cheers from the uk

[@milesfromanywhere.]

That’s dedication Adrian, sometimes you’ve got to bite the bullet especially when you’re not gonna get out for a while, I know that feeling well 😂. Lovely spot to spend the night, Ros Castle is a stunning view point. Really love that bivvy of yours, that will definitely be my choice when I buy one. Cracking news re finding that mic! Enjoyed the vid as always my friend, cheers Dave 👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Dave, crap day for weather but we walked it off and ended up with a cracking camp, Bivy was magic watching the rain Cheers

[@highlandexplorer990]

Wow! What an adventurous campout!! 🌧🏕 Seemed like a rough start, but way to persevere! Looks like that tarp and bivvy setup came through for you in the end 👍. Ross Castle looks amazing with the sun shining on it in the morning! ☀ Glad you found your microphone too!

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, yes it paid to persevere as a great camp was had, Cheers

[@macinthewild8116]

Well done Gents ! Hearts of lions in that rain , we were on flood alert at sea level !! Hopefully catch up with you soon 🤞

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Shaun,thanks for watching, we must catch up soon Cheers Adrian

[@kennethwilson8633]

Glad you finally found a dryer place to camp…Have fun stay safe.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching Yes all turned out well Cheers

[@BorderRambler]

That was pretty grim at the start mate , it really is time the weather improved ! Still you managed to find some shelter behind that wall and salvage a camp ⛺️👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Dave thanks for watching, after all the rain while walking at least it improved and a nice morning to follow Cheers

[@thebackingpackinggeordie]

That one is on my to do list, no one can ever say we are fair weather campers lol.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Phil and thanks for watching, It turned out a nice camp, as we walked and walked while it was raining,lol Cheers

[@kevinfinn1219]

Great walk and camp Adrian, really enjoyed it, thank you.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching Glad you enjoyed it Cheers

[@crazyhorsejohnny1974]

Real nice spot for an overnighter. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, it is a nice spot but obviously busy in the right weather Cheers

[@daveys]

Glad to see you got the good weather in the morning after that grim Day #1.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching We scored in the end Ended up a good camp Cheers

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Well that was a wet start to the camp out Adrian glad you's finally got a place to setup Ross Hill has some amazing views bivvy and tarp beats a hilly tent 😂 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Jimmy, yes a good camp was salvaged after a days plodding in the rain !! Honestly it’s great to wake up to everything dry, just a tarp to shake off, Cheers Adrian

[@cheviot62]

Grat effort going for option c in that weather. I took the dog up the hills for a walk that afternoon and there were stream where streams ought not to be.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, yes option C did the trick, and a pleasant but cold evening folly y a sunny morning so can’t grumble Cheers

[@andrewh9265]

Good one Adrian, nature and history. Take care. Regards from Australia.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching Glad you enjoyed it Many tarp campers over there ? Cheers from the uk

[@rtk3543]

You're a real trooper mate, classic wild camp 👍cheers.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching It was a good camp in the end Think we walked the rain off !!! Cheers

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cracking camp in the end Adrian, 10 out of 10 for effort mate, bloody hell lol, I'm looking forward to using my Dutch army hooped bivvy this weekend, cant wait, lowland forest mind, but it will be coming with me when I'm up your way, visiting my daughter, true grit and determination on this one,👌, good health and safe travels my friend, cheers craig

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Craig, yes a good camp in the end, honestly the Dutch bivy is now my favourite the hood Leeds all the draughts out, and lets you have a bit of ventilation via the opening, no moisture at all in the time I have had it,never before have I had so many camps with a dry foot box on the sleeping bag Cheers Adrian

[@cheviotoutdoors]

Well done persevering in the rubbish weather. Don’t know if/when it’s going to stop raining this year 🙈

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Dave, yes it paid off, we ended up having a cracking camp Cheers Adrian

[@soldier-Dave]

Nice one Adrian! My Dutch bivi arrived today and I’m out in it tomorrow!

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, great news I think it’s even better than the British one, I think it’s the hooded part that seals the deal, it stops the draught. Cheers

[@craigrobertson6082]

Looks nice for the conditions.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, we got a good camp in the end so alls good Cheers

[@paulbennie5690]

Wonderful.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it Cheers

[@dont_delay]

Really inspiring . The best bivvy camper on KZbin after lots of hard earned experience . And you are right . A tarp is definitely the best combination to enjoy nature. Thank you for your videos

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, Glad you enjoy the videos,and thanks for the praise, you can’t beat lying back and taking it all in from under the tarp Cheers

[@Helen-and-Katarin-Juska-law]

What a superb site...You have to be right with your use of a tarp and bivy, nothing better. Stay well, stay safe....Helen and Katarin Juska-Law and Terri with Robyn.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, glad you liked it, a day saved with a good site, just love the bivy, no condensation yet with this one Cheers

[@user-ow8ji6uh9x]

Another great vlog. Cheers from, Jeanians

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching Glad you enjoyed the video Cheers

[@mariedoyle2790]

Zero scousers, utter bliss!

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, lol what can I say Cheers

[@cacambo589]

Nasty.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

@@cacambo589hi and thanks for watching, do you not think the comment was in jest But if it offends I can delete the comment Cheers

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

The weather was atrocious 9/4 I got stranded on the X15 due to flooding. 45 minutes stationary. Well done on the Camp ⛺️

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching Yes the weather was mad, flooded roads up here also, Cheers

[@stephenlambert9826]

I stayed there a few months ago,nice spot and not too far to walk from the woodland car park,I walked up the road instead of through the woodland as the reviews on trip advisor said it was a rough go.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching It’s a great spot for sure, but busy as the weather turns better. Cheers

[@stephenlambert9826]

@@northumberlandmountainhopper that is a problem,there isn’t much room up there

[@Justaguythatwalks]

Love a tarp camp! I'm going to invest in a bivvy like yours soon. Enjoyed this video and I think your voice overs were a nice touch. And why didn't you have a plan D eh? Always gotta have a plan D 🤔😂 (just messing 😉) How blessed you were to wake up to that beautifully calm and sunny morning eh. And lucky to find the mic! Nice one!

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, voice over, I had to do as I had no audio due to water on my cable connections !! As for a bivy got to be army either open as per British or a hooped one, and must be goretex or three layer laminate, hooped bivy definitely less condensation as you get less draughts due to the hood and this lets you leave it open a bit at the side, where the British army one I tend to cinch it up to lessen draughts and as such maybe get a small touch of condensation at the foot end. Mind we all sleep differently and with different heat. Cheers

[@Justaguythatwalks]

@@northumberlandmountainhopper thanks for the info 🙏🏻 I will bear this in mind

[@ianharrop6580]

Very mad but gives us great content haha. Well done

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, mad I suppose yes, but I had to get out when I had the chance Cheers

[@billhoggy4461]

Great video has always

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching Glad you liked it Cheers

[@Dutcharmytent]

I look forward to your videos so much as I. cannot get out yet ,as so wet/windy/bogged down ground. This Friday shows sun all day. I use NIKWAX fabric proofreads spray, £7 from Decathlon. It’s amazing on shoes and ruck sack covers, even sprayed my hat.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the videos I do proof my stuff, don’t know what happened to the rucksack cover, anyway no wet kit so camp was a good one Cheers

[@paulhicky]

Nice little taro, what sort/ size is it?

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, it’s a DD. Hammocks Super light Tarp S 2.8 x 1.5 it’s in the description as well Cheers

[@djsiimz]

Camped up there few times nice one mate😊

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching It’s my first time up there, not ideal with all the walkers lol It’s a great spot for sure Cheers

[@colinjones7741]

You're tarp should be up rather than down from the wall so you have shelter from behind as well as the front.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi and thanks for watching, you are correct if it’s for protection, but I enjoy looking out so compromise on protection, I always have a side open. Cheers