Tarp & Bivy Wild Camp | Dartmoor

[@EdwardHurst2323]

Great job I’m off this weekend need to get out of the city ❤thanks for this peace

[@Dutcharmytent]

Really enjoyed coming along with you.

[@jimbo32234]

When I hit around 45 I started having days where I was feeling pretty low. I've started long distance hiking around some of Norfolk/Suffolk's footpaths and I think you're absolutely right that it is so good for your mental wellbeing to just get away from it all. I've found I even well-up sometimes when I come across an area where its just you and a view for miles. I've done a few 20 mile day hikes and I did a 48 miler in one day for some stupid challenge I set myself. Now I'm thinking about doing some multi-day hikes which is why I find myself on your channel researching sleep systems. Thanks for your video, its encouraged me to go for it.

[@dalecrabtree2382]

Could not have made a better video. I have the same setup. For really humid nights, I use the sea to summit mosquitoe net under tbe tarp. Super light. Thanks for video

[@donavantesterman1176]

Another great video Matt... glad you are getting out and posting new videos!

[@MrCMHUDDY]

Matty; this vid was really enjoyable, thank you for the effort. Liked and subbed :)

[@weeringjohnny]

Plenty of practical real-world advice here. Many thanks.

[@MrWildWales]

Tidy set up liked the look of the tarp like that

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

Love the Tarp set up! Great video! Liked and Subscribed

[@bushcraftoz2]

Enjoyed this one mate. Like your camp set up.

[@AndreFB69]

Totally agree with you! When I'm in nature it's like coming to visit an old friend: myself....

[@plodonsteady4712]

Great informative and relaxed video, will have a look at your other videos as I've only just found your channel

[@tysay8170]

Hey Matt, just found your channel. Reading the negative comments regards to your wood stove. I have been using the same stove for ages, I always try and put in on a rock or old tree stump as it does leave a small fire scar. However having said that, the likelihood of you starting a bush fire with it, is minuscule. Regards to peat catching fire, certainly not in the forest and certainly not unless it has been dried due to no rain. Since covid, I too have been on Dartmoor a lot, virtually every weekend. Never underestimate how the place can be good for your mental health!

[@daviddeacon7735]

Loved this mate 👍🏻

[@CDPOutdoors]

Thank's for sharing Matt. Natures therapy. Just put your subscribers up by one mate. All the best Clive

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Really loved this video,new fan here and stay safe debs.

[@anthonyharman7837]

Very well explained thanks

[@Floody2010]

Great video.

[@OUTDOORALLY]

Nice tarp setup 👍🏻

[@edwardfarndon9773]

Nice video, thanks.

[@lawrencefieselman3803]

I like using a tarp, also, mainly for the versatility and the roominess. But, I have a 3F Lanshan II. Because it has 2 vestibules I've never had any condensation problems. But I agree about the lack of room for gear and hitting your head against the end wall, especially when you're on a thick mattress. I enjoyed your video and will be following you. Thanks.

[@lukedorrington7455]

I did the bivvy and tarp for a bit but bivvys were very claustrophobic so I just do the plough point tarp, and bedroll now.

[@familygonewild2110]

Great video and really useful tips, but not sure if you are aware fires are not allowed on Dartmoor.

[@mattsadventures3036]

Hi, thank you. The fire pit was already in situ and agreed it wasn't meant to be there. I used a wood stove which you can use and just utilised leftover wood as to not waste the fuel, I took all the precautions to make it safe and drenched the fire with a litre of water before going to sleep 👍

[@richardbarrett2317]

If you look at the Dartmoor interactive online camping map you'll see that Fernworthy Forest isn't a permitted wild-camping area. Nor are campfires permitted even where wild-camping is allowed - Byelaw specifically prohibits their use and you can be fined for doing so. The risk of causing wildfires is obvious and these too often harm environment and wildlife. A hazard on Dartmoor is peat soil - a campfire can set this alight and it can burn undetected for days underground and over a wide area before setting surface vegetation alight. Firepits and firescars and even campfire use is a sign of inadequate knowledge, skill, or care on Dartmoor, gets wild-campers a bad reputation, and isn't a good example to show others for all these reasons. What activity you show to benefit your own mental health is no excuse where it causes others concern or distress, isn't likely to please landowners, and doesn't do the reputation of wild-campers any good. Care, or don't care, but posting the result makes it plain to all.

[@mattsadventures3036]

@@richardbarrett2317 Hi Richard, thank you for your comment. This was very informative. I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a keen wild camper, and camp all over the UK following a certain code, I don't always camp in places where it's 'allowed'. The fire on the other hand, it's not something I do, as the pit was there and I was using a stove but I will address this and not do it in future. Thank you for this useful information, I'm always open to be educated in these types of things. Happy hiking.

[@richardbarrett2317]

@@mattsadventures3036 Matt, respect for your intelligent response. For our reputation and continuation of wild-camping I think it's both useful and vital that we share important knowledge. Sometimes, doing so with benefit for all in mind doesn't bring a sensible response but mere abuse - the action of uncaring fools really. It always raises hope for the future to see one of our own taking a more mature attitude. Dartmoor is unique in England in the way wild-camping is permitted there, but it can't be done just anywhere or anyhow - there are limits and expected standards of conduct. Those of us keen to see wild-camping continue to be permitted know it'll only happen if our conduct is good, not cause for prohibition.

[@thegroove2000]

@@richardbarrett2317 Well just be extra careful when cooking. Its not rocket science.

[@thegroove2000]

Man I need to get to dartmoor. Looks so nice.

[@EctoMorpheus]

Looks nice! I'm about to buy my first tarp camping gear and I'm having doubts about buying a bivy due to the condensation issues everyone mentions. What's your experience with condensation inside the bivy? Thanks!

[@dalecrabtree2382]

How far a you from the peak district?

[@thegroove2000]

Nice tarp pitch as well. looks wind resistant.

[@mrgreenbug4055]

Can I make fire place like this and not get in trouble?

[@donavantesterman1176]

You’ve been very quiet Matt…. Anything upcoming? Hope you are well..

[@mattsadventures3036]

Hi Donavan, just been absolutely busy as hell at work, working away from home so really difficult to get out right now. Got some hikes made and ready to go 😉. Have you got any thoughts about what you'd like the next one to include?

[@donavantesterman1176]

@@mattsadventures3036 nothing in particular- I just really enjoy what you post. I live in the states so I live vicariously through the great videos you post on walks and trails. I found your posts with your Cotswold series, which I am doing next spring.. really excited about that..

[@vespasian266]

You get condensation on a tarp, and suffer that condensation just like a tent. the key is a breathable bivi under the tarp. another thing I like to do is have an extra bivi pole to lift one of the corners when conditions allow.

[@cdesfusa]

It's sad to see that you've traded your innocence (and that of the children you're raising) to deface the lovely skin God gave you to protect

[@EctoMorpheus]

Lol, talk about being judgemental. He's free to do with his own body as he pleases. Just like you're free to be a religious zealot.

[@RS-xq6je]

A boomerang wouldn't come back to you 🔔 end