EXTREME Frozen Solo Winter Bivi Camp

My first trip out in my Rab Storm bivi on a solo wild camp on the West Pennine Moors. Walked from home on a changeable spring day that ended up looking like full winter conditions on Great Hill at 1250ft asl. Stunning views to the mountains of Snowdonia and an amazing sunset and sunrise. Only my second ever bivi camp but really enjoyed it.
Many thanks for watching - Dave
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[@PaulMessner]

I’m gonna stick my neck out and say this is the best bivi camping video I’ve seen on KZbin. This camp looked perfection. I’m extremely envious. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Massive thanks Paul, really appreciate your kind words🙏🏻. ATB - Dave

[@darrenclarkson9765]

@@TheSoloSummiteer yes yes yes - I love a bivvi - I love an early morning, but this is just so lovely!

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Respect Paul for commenting another content creators video as I totally understand that must be hard when keeping on top of your own incredibly successful channel. ATB Tom

[@PaulMessner]

@@TOMHEANEY100 cheers Tom. Got to give credit where it’s due. I still watch plenty of KZbin as for me it’s replaced regular TV. I also learn a great deal too.

[@michaelfk2548]

Thank you !..

[@bobbysilver272]

That's like waking up on the Hoth system.

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

Wow.....

[@xjessukx]

Its great to see you back out but I think I'll stick to a tent

[@EzeAdventurer]

haha same!

[@willisblevins3759]

awesome show thanks

[@Nbstevens78]

Every bloke in their 40's feeling your pain on having to pee at 1am....lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁😎👍

[@nicolab2075]

Spare a thought for us girls!!! 🥶

[@Nbstevens78]

@@nicolab2075 ha ha yep even trickier good point!!!!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Even for us 64 year olds up 3 times 🦵

[@blueband8114]

@@Yorkshiremadmick it must increase 1 time per decade, in my 50's and i am 2per night.

[@marko9912]

Brave man, bivvy in those conditions. Tent for me.

[@Bens963]

This is what the bivvy was designed for

[@TheWalkingKev]

Stunning conditions for it. Much better to wake up to snow than the rain that was predicted.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Absolutely Kev 🥶👍😎

[@petedixon7590]

Great video mate and that's a winter wild camp by any standards 😅

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Aye 🥶😁👍

[@stephenhendry8731]

Inspirational. Total solitude.

[@JonnyChaos]

Zoltob

[@bobfor4868]

I've just seen this. I agree with Mr Messner...it's a belting video. Thank you!

[@JoanKiernan]

Just found this video! Absolutely awesome 😍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Joan. Glad you enjoyed it 👍😎

[@aydinzorlutuna1171]

There’s just something about your videos that captures a lovely balance of great cinematography, sound, music, location and weather. You certainly landed lucky with the late snow and clear morning, stunning. I love Great Hill, Belmont and Winter Hill, my local places too which made this one all the more special. Thanks again!

[@HighlandMike325]

M&S best porridge in the world

[@ramsaymillar1948]

What a great way to spend a night in the hills.

[@ITER345]

Loved this Dave

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@proffessorclueless]

Another great vid. The quality of cinematography and audio is really excellent.

[@CockneyKez]

Hey Dave, I do remember watching this one before when you first put it out. It really is so beautiful up there. I mountain bike there alot, and Ive never seen such a beautiful sunrise, it was stunning. I watched all your local walks during lockdown, and you really kept me going . Those days thankfully are far behind us. You are an inspiration to so many of us Dave. Still number one ❤

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Thanks Keren. That’s was an amazing trip to Great Hill. Had it all to myself and then the snow came in the night. So beautiful. If I remember correctly it was in April, too.

[@CockneyKez]

@@TheSoloSummiteer yes, you said it was April at the end. I guess it was a good test of your gear 👍

[@wendylinsdell3681]

I was thinking to myself why would you want to put yourself through that ,sleeping in a bag essentially in the snow , but then when you wake up to a landscape like that it must make it all worthwhile . Lovely video again thanks for your time and effort .

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

The best experiences in life often don’t come without a bit of effort, and sometimes even a bit of suffering. So glad you enjoyed it Wendy, and appreciate your comments 😎👍

[@WildGingerBruce]

That was awesome, beautiful location too atb Bruce

[@mikelazure7462]

My wife said, "Like a walk in heaven." That was very special to watch, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@Nowt2seehere]

I'm just working my way through your back catalogue here .. awesome campout I a bivvy bag . I've just bought the alpkit hulka XL ..bought the red one ..my bad . not used it yet as I'm scared cause it's winter now but soon as poss ..not as brave as yourself ..well done .. awesome work 🦸

[@johnakyle5908]

Worth it for that sunset I would say ..

[@anettkordalnss4526]

This looks like one of those days when you just want to keep wandering and not go back inside... I'm Norwegian and I absolutely love those crisp, clear and cold winter days! Even in April 😊. I truly enjoyed this video, so beautiful.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Anett 🙏🏻

[@stephendixon3498]

Fantastic ! Really enjoyed that . Thanks .

[@robertwelch5467]

Great vid matey

[@J-Walks-007]

Insane weather that for April 😱.... can’t see me in a Bivi though mate... everything like getting changed, keeping you bag & boots dry , having a pee 🤣.... all looks to restricted for me, I was curious but you’ve made my mind up😂... I’ll be sticking to my Lanshan & cloudpeak.. both palatial 😂👍🏻. Great film & what a morning!! Wow!🌞🌞

[@summittaedae2323]

I want a better bivvy. I’ve got a few types but want just one that’s perfect for me. Brilliant camp Dave cheers

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks, man 👍

[@robertpower6695]

Awesome video, thanks

[@clecklass]

My boots always come inside my shelter with me. If ever they were to stay outside they would be sheltered from the elements. Great vid.

[@LOFIGSD]

Awesome pictures, I have bivi's, but for winter, I use a tent,, found your video looking for reviews of the Rab bivi, answers the question about condensation!

[@stephenfletcher6464]

love the old tracks old walls years and years old

[@kevint7851]

👌👌👌👍...... Brilliant, absolutely Brilliant. I could watch these all day everyday.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Kevin 🙏🏻👍

[@GreyGhost.]

mental Dave ....... but magic too mate. Many thanks.

[@slazbury15]

Great video Dave ill stick to my tent.👍

[@ackosadventures2486]

You did well to brave those conditions in a bivvy cracking spot though 👍👍

[@johnh4563]

Another good one. 👍

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Cracking camp, definitely counts as a winter one!

[@paulflannigan276]

Wow, that was a bit different, loved every minute of it, thank you. Just stunning

[@wainmanswanderings174]

Great video Dave

[@Solohikelife]

Another belting vid Dave, and what a sunrise in those awesome conditions 👌

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

Last gasp of winter! Great scenery well captured. Yeah a hooped bivvi would be more comfortable. The snow transforms everything.

[@johnboyle243]

Great video mate well done and thanks for sharing

[@mountain_del1863]

Superb video Sir. That wee bivy bag earned its stripes.........tremendous adventure.........thats what its about, ace 👏

[@OlgasBritishFells]

Love the nuttiness of this idea! It was a fascinating, amusing watch!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Olga 😎👍

[@DanielKingHiking]

Watched a few of your videos now but first one I’ve commented on 👍🏻 looked a cracking camp fair bit of snow you had there 👍🏻😂 cracking channel and great videos! Keep it coming. ATB Dan

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Dan👍. Glad you enjoyed it. I certainly got a bit of a surprise 😳🥶❄️😁😎👍.

[@DanielKingHiking]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Suprised me watching 😆👍🏻 good coating you had! Take care mate 👍🏻

[@daveshaw1514]

really enjoyed keep em coming.

[@paulb5140]

What an adventure mate👏your best yet in my opinion 👍

[@TheEyesofOwen]

Stunning early morning views nice photography and editing Dave

[@SidneyTurnerOfficial]

Probably watched this 10 over a few months. Thanks for the videos, Damon Hill ;)

[@jamiemorgan4146]

aaaaaah ! The feeling of taking a good Slash !!!😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😆👍

[@Outside.In.Florida]

Awesome, great video

[@pauljennings1466]

I enjoyed watching that - cheers

[@wildcampireland]

Awesome, that looked extreme. What an experience.

[@BrosBrainsBroke]

Superb Dave🥶🥶👍👍👍 always an enjoyable watch.. I look forward to the next one👍👍

[@Thebluedocful]

I’ve just come back to this video Dave. It’s amazing. Agree with PM, best bivvy video I’ve seen. I love the music you use at the end 👍

[@LezleysAdventures]

The idea of going out and throwing down a bivi is alluring, but by heck they are awkward to get in and out of lol think i would have thrown it down at that cross seat lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Lezley😎👍. Would have beeen too visual the cross. Prefer to keep out of the way 😊

[@mortenw.3575]

Instructional and a great pleasure to watch. Thanks, mate!

[@BorderRambler]

Stunning camp Dave , yes i agree a winter camp .. Hardcore in the bivi , I normally use mine in me single skin shelter to stop condensation dripping on my down bag lol . atb Dave

[@steveharrison1765]

Stunning, I once walked from Rivington Pike did 20 miles with my ex girlfriend (who apperently knew where she was going) after 2 pubs stops, ending up thigh deep in a bog we had to camp in a farmers field because we spent too long in the pubs and it was 11 at night in December so farmers field in Horwich it was🤣🤣.we passed through great hill on the way. the West pennine moors certainly have some charm and alot of Bogs! Great upload as per usual.

[@jacqueline7118]

What a wonderful campout and spectacular morning hike. Thanks for taking the time to film and share it with us! :) :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Jacqueline. So glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@Fellmandave1]

Those boots looked narsty! Top commitment setting out in the initial forecast. Glad it turned out better for you.

[@merkyw4187]

Oh my God !! looked absolutely FREEZING... Too hard core for me for sure... Def cudnt do that mate lol well done

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Really nice video.Enjoyed it very much.Thank you.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Eventyrsoren 🙏🏻

[@jimwulstan8592]

This is a great little video, perfect timing for the weather, but hot food and drink is absoluteiy essential in these conditions.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Jim. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍. ATB - Dave

[@leemartin2978]

Absolutely stunning

[@graehamquilliam7019]

Great video Dave. That looked like an epic night out.

[@iaintinsley3123]

Superb again mate 👍

[@billwinship3734]

Great video, I also like those Lindor bars, there is a new one 'Salted Caramel' ideal treat for camping out on the roof of England.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😋😎👍

[@theramblerschronicles]

Great video! Really enjoyed it. Waking up to snow around you there's nothing like it! Keep them coming.

[@jackray6273]

Amazing video and stunning views

[@Wanderwithvickers]

Top Camp! that Bivvy looked snug! and what a beautiful morning :)

[@peesua]

You're a brave man bivi camping in that weather.

[@davidmckechnie1]

Great video Dave and what a morning 😱

[@dickmint1]

Great to see you back out and about Dave ,missed your adventures during lockdown, stay safe Jim

[@martinliddle1507]

One word.....Respect.....Bivvy'ing in "winter" ! Looking back would you do it again or take a tent. I bought(yet to use it) the Snugpak Ionasphere, a compromise between a bivvy and a tent.

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

That’s probably my favourite video of yours Dave. You are a nutter for doing that - but I so love your stuff. Well done mate - what an amazing trip. You’ve inspired me to have a go at this KZbin thing - keep going mate

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that 🙏🏻. Good luck with your channel 😎👍

[@billbones8570]

Just found this channel. Brilliant.

[@davidjackson8829]

I have bought bivi and watching this itching to get out to try it out. Thanks for sharing

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one David. Good luck 😎👍

[@richardhunt7582]

Really enjoyable film, thanks for sharing

[@benny_mc]

Excellent trip! Loved it.

[@lincolnshirehiker]

Really enjoyed this, thanks for taking the time to do it. Never looked at my one man tent as being luxurious before but now ive seen this!

[@jamstaa69]

That sunrise! Wow. As for bivvying in that weather.. ya nutter, lol

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁🥶❄️🙈

[@TheOneLegWanderer]

This is my stomping ground buddy. What a camp it looked awesome. It can get a bit crazy up great hill and had many brews in that stone cross out the elements.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one 😎👍

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

Just love your show keep up the good work USA

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Smokey 🙏🏻 🇺🇸

[@alexdokic5567]

Very nice, I would say definitely a winner camp! Thanks for sharing Dave.

[@tomelphee6380]

Another cracking video Dave! All the best

[@OUTDOORALLY]

Loving the video mate 👍

[@lisacopley4198]

Fantastic that mate Tent for me though 😂 ATB ..... Tony

[@jamestownson3970]

Great video. Awesome to know you don’t have to be in places like the lakes to get out. This is very local to me and I will be for sure planning something!

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Enjoyed that Dave. The weather has been unusual this Spring. Some great footage mate and great to see you getting out again 👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍🙏🏻

[@barryjeffries2067]

What a stunning location, great video. I really enjoy your channel

[@cmillar849]

Great video buddy, you've got what it takes. All the best, safe travels. Jack.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Jack 😎👍

[@outdooradventure4590]

Mate that is the best bivvy winter camp Ive seen, what amazing beautiful views in the snow, great video mate 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😎👍🙏🏻

[@snatch709]

This was a real experience to watch what an inspiration

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@CharlesP69]

No signs of rustiness in my opinion! Another cracking video. Thanks for sharing, Dave

[@davemitchell8756]

What a cracking vid. The colours at sunrise were breathtaking Dave, it shows the beauty of the moors in cold weather, even captured the cloud inversion. This is right up there with your best material 👍👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Dave 👍🙏🏻

[@stuartwilson1613]

No worries Dave you are definitely getting well back up to speed, this is a fantastic video. I like the way you are just 'grabbing the bull by the horns' with this bivi camping, sussing it out as you go and also sharing with us at the same time. Brilliant, good on you and many thanks

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Fantastic views, cheers for the time and effort you put in

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Henry 🙏🏻