Why Did I Bail? Urban Stealth Camping by a Busy Road

[@benhikescamps]

I’ve experienced that before Richard. A strange old one but if you’re not feeling it then you’re not feeling it. Credit to you for still posting it and showing the reality of KZbinr life. Not always plain sailing. 👍

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Ben I think part of the fun is the challenge of doing this. If you camp at same place a few times it loses its magic. I’ll try somewhere else next time

[@Hojangle]

Kudos for be honest with yourself and doing what feels right in the moment. You still got out and enjoyed the outdoors a bit.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks HO yes I really enjoyed it and the fun of setting up everything too. The main thing you miss by not camping and going home is beautiful quiet mornings outdoors but next day was going to be very wet so I was better off at home 😄👍

[@rollingstrongwithrazo1915]

Totally understandable Richard 😎❤️🇬🇧

[@andrejka_talking_out_loud]

Excellent job showing a mature adult allowing themselves the benefit of their self awareness; there is so much pressure to perform for others "what will my audience think?" yet our moment by moment, sincere heartfelt feelings and values are what really matters. Of course you put a lot of effort into these adventures and filming and editing so know you already do enough for us. And this is excellent role modeling for all viewers to remind us we can stop any activity anytime .. when a movie or tv show is not worth it' when the restaurant or whatever is just not right .. we can actually stop and go somewhere else or home. Thank you and God bless!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Andrelka you are so right we all have personal freedom to choose what we want to do. It’s very liberating knowing this and helps us to set healthy boundaries with other’s expectations 😄

[@paulhoughton5266]

Fully understand your predicament, if you are close to home you can't really justify clamping out. Looking forward to your next adventure

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Paul your right if there is no real challenge then it’s less fun so next time I try somewhere different

[@danhaynes3210]

Fair play to you Richard. Lovely spot that and liked your setup with the tarp. I've often thought about trying a similar setup with my Dutch army Bivvy and DD in a plough point. Sorry you weren't feeling it tonight, but I think you did the right thing balling. Time is precious and it's supposed to be fun. If you're wishing you were somewhere else it's anything but that. I've had similar on camps before. ATB Dan

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Dan it’s always best to enjoy what you are doing. I did enjoy being out but then it felt like the best bit was over so why not just enjoy being at home instead

[@tkingham]

Loved the video,subscribed, keep at it.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Tony and welcome

[@lindalyons6372]

Whatever makes you happy. Love you. ❤

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Linda glad you enjoyed it

[@somethinginnocuousindahouse]

Honestly I don't blame you, I missed Xiwang too, lol

[@DayTripperAdventures]

It was n’t the same on my own not sure if I can do solo without Xiwang now

[@somethinginnocuousindahouse]

@@DayTripperAdventures aww

[@ianjames1179]

Agreeing with all the other comments, still an entertaining video. Big respect to your honesty mate and look forward to the next one. Hope Mrs. Day tripper got a cuddle and you didn't snore too much. 😂

[@DayTripperAdventures]

😆it was a good night all round just different to what I expected

[@SQWIB]

Didn't look like a bail to me, looked liked an awesome evening in the woods enjoying a meal. After all it was a "Day Trip" from the Day Tripper, well done my friend and thanks for sharing your adventure as well as your thoughts, keep it up.👍

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks SQWIB it was a lovely evening the food was not up to standard which is so important on a camp as you know. That’s right a real Day Tripper shouldn’t stay overnight 😆

[@howe2byy]

Still a very enjoyable video Richard, thank you 👍

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Roy I’ll try a different place next time for more of a challenge

[@youngned497]

Fair play , at least you got out there and enjoyed yourself for a while

[@thatplace1]

Like your style. Cheers to the beer. We do the extreme to appreciate our normal life, right? If you got that done in a few hours, great. New here so greetings from Mike at that place. Cheers, like and wishing you wonderful adventures.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thank you that’s right makes us appreciate home comforts

[@lamangacolin]

Top man Richard. Home is where the heart is.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Colin. I may have stayed if Xiwang was with me 😄

[@markandrew6077]

​@@DayTripperAdventures what's xiwang???

[@DayTripperAdventures]

@@markandrew6077 my dog 🐶

[@lamangacolin]

@@markandrew6077 Xiwang is Richards lovely Maltese puppy, who is growing up fast on each episode he appears in.

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Haha Richard: you remain an inspiration! I have ‘back trouble’ so overnighting isn’t really an option… it’s never occurred to me to pitch up, make some dinner, and then skedaddle 😁. Great idea! Somewhere between a walk (which I do fairly often) and a full on camp. 👍👌

[@DayTripperAdventures]

It works great. You can day camp and have a short nap in your tent but don’t need to stay out all night

[@cathylovescamping3568]

Always follow you instinct, lovely video.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Cathy it was still a good break

[@oldirtybeuner]

Perfectly normal to bail or no even go on camp if the feeling isn't right. I changed plans several times when I don't feel like it.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Beun it’s just good to get out sometimes

[@STTC]

It is strange how it just climbs up on you when you’re not feeling it isn’t it, we plan all week and then you just lose interest, this happens to me all the time. Very honest video Richard, really enjoyed it.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Steve yes we’re all a bit strange really are n’t we. We always look forward to the next thing but find it difficult to enjoy the moment. Sometimes it’s easier than others to not be distracted.

[@grantswheelstohills]

A nice set up there Richard, I always over cook chicken. But you have just got to do what's best for you..like you said its a hobby. Take care Grant..

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Grant you can’t be too careful with the chicken. Difficult on the fire box in the dark I think burgers are best as much simpler on the fire

[@adrianstrand1120]

That’s how it goes sometimes, no shame in a change of plan, there’s always next time 👍🏻

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Yes being flexible makes life easier

[@sipapito]

This is exaclty what just happened to me, I changed the winter tires to summer tires then went on a 20 km bike ride, rain was coming, started to feel cold and decided to bail and go to my warm home. not shame in bailing at all.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

It’s always best to be flexible and change plans when conditions change

[@chrissywissythewishwishfairy]

Well done. You did what you wanted to do instead of what you thought you had to.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Christopher- Part of this camping thing is the realisation how much more comfortable it is at home 😄

[@bipolarkornbread2821]

Another great video brother!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks BK for the support

[@bipolarkornbread2821]

@@DayTripperAdventures yup 👍! I might take a bit gittn back sometime,but we, my family got you #DayTripper

[@johnschannel449]

just an idea, what about the London to Birmingham canal walk and stealth camping along the way, l think its a 3 day walk

[@DayTripperAdventures]

I’ve already done that by bike a few years ago before u tube, but thanks for thinking of me John

[@survival-sam]

no shame in bugging out when it does not feel right

[@DayTripperAdventures]

I think it’s better when you go to a new location otherwise there is no real challenge

[@chrisk3488]

That Guinness 0.0 is the best alcohol free beer I've tasted.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Yes it was better than expected

[@thatplace1]

Also, love the name of your channel!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thank you

[@vincebdaniel5324]

I appreciate your truthfulness. I suspect other stealth campers feel the same way. There is inherent loneliness to it. Perhaps camping is best when shared with others.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Hi Vince I think it’s good to do both solo and with others. With others it just takes more organising but you’re right I should do more with others

[@TerraExplorations]

The thing that sends me home sometimes is, after a few days ya just plain get lonely besides the intention.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Yes I definitely missed my dog in this one. Sometimes it’s just nice to be out on your own but other times better with others

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Got to trust your feelings marra, sometimes its just about playing out until the streetlights come on 👍

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Exactly 👍

[@My24hradventure]

Hi mate, bailing is fine. It’s all part of the experience. I wonder if it was the constant drone of traffic in the background played a part in this. Had it been pure sounds of nature I think you’d have stayed.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Yes it is noisy there for sure. And I suppose part of the attraction of wild camping is getting away from it all. It just not easy unless you drive to more remote areas

[@tobyjackman3212]

_The vibes were off_ 🤣 Fair enough pal Alcohol free Guinness is actually pretty good

[@DayTripperAdventures]

I was surprised but it does taste good

[@KPP365]

Always go with your gut feeling. See you next time

[@DayTripperAdventures]

That’s right thanks

[@johnschannel449]

enjoyed your video, nothing wrong with bailing if you feel like it ,why didnt Xiwang want to come with you did you guys have an argument

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks John 😆no he just preferred a night in

[@paulharrison25]

Fair play, to you

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Paul

[@nevillemorley5926]

Of late, you seem insecure and stressed. Don't worry, it'll all be ok. We like your videos.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Neville I’ve just been very busy at work recently but hopefully things will settle down soon

[@markbiscuit]

Hello Richard there's another day there nothing like your own bed

[@DayTripperAdventures]

The battle of comfort or adventure

[@markbiscuit]

@@DayTripperAdventures I say comfort family come first

[@annenewton5403]

Best to be honest with yourself , it also may have been the Lord allowing you to feel that for a reason to avoid danger, you will never know .

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Anne yes you have to follow the still small voice

[@annenewton5403]

@@DayTripperAdventures Amen, you do.

[@mikecole5534]

The thing is you bailed..for whatever excuse or reason you bailed. I have watched your channel for months,subscriber.Hopefully you will find your mojo and produce more interesting stealth camping vids..It takes a different kind of beast you know that.Look inside my friend you will find it.Cau.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks Mike it’s like everything some days are better than others but you just keep on going and things normally change for the better as long as you keep going

[@Twistedstar0320]

​@Day Tripper you made it farther than me. I would love to stealth camping but I don't have that sort of bravery. I don't consider this a bail.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thank you Mike - it did still feel like a camp even though it was short

[@bagariusyarrelli7142]

Richard you deprived yourself of many memorable hours of unrelenting traffic ambiance you had chosen to immerse yourself in - who knows why - as most viewers are not drawn to traffic noise. Just being honest myself.

[@johnschannel449]

stealth camping in an urban environment its hard to avoid being near traffic

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Sometimes with limited time you just get out when you can in your local area and that means traffic noise and ear plugs

[@bagariusyarrelli7142]

@@DayTripperAdventures Understood Richard but viewers don't wear ear plugs. BTW Your setup was perfect - your staying power could use a little work ;-{)

[@johnschannel449]

@@bagariusyarrelli7142 the traffic noise didnt bother me

[@DayTripperAdventures]

@@bagariusyarrelli7142 I’m glad you liked the set up. I’ve done dozens of stealth camps so I don’t think it needs that much work, it’s up to me if I want to change my plans