Solo Tarp Wild Camping in a Mountain Forest 🌿

I hiked in to one of my favourite (and slightly crazy) mountain forests for a tarp camp, and had a go at pitching my tarp using a pine tripod. Not sure if it’s right or not but it held up great so can’t be too bad :D
The wind got up in the early hours and made me nervous as the pines fall all over the place in this forest, so I got packed up at dawn and headed to my next location
See you next time for a tarp camp next to a mountain lake in strong wind & heavy rain! It was interesting haha!
Thank you for watching 😊 Much love, Claire 🌿🐻
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[@jimmer1047]

You are such a great, creative shelter maker. I've watched four of your videos this evening. I wouldn't want to camp alone in the forest. I would be terrified of wild animals. I admire your spirit. Keep em coming.

[@hamilton9651]

Not to mention cryptids...

[@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944]

Wild animals? Here in the UK, we have children's story book animals, such as Fox's, Badgers, Squirrels and Hedgehogs. No venomous spiders and only 1 venomous snake which is very shy and rarely seen. Which makes camping in the UK very much safer.

[@stephenlutz3907]

What a charming, lovely, courageous and self assured young woman. I always know that when one of your videos pop up in my feed, I am in for a delightful experience. Please stay safe and thank you for taking us along on your adventures. All the best to you, Claire!🙏👍👍❤❤

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks so much Stephen, that's so nice of you to say 😊 I'm so glad you like them, I love to make them so thank you for coming along with me :) Wishing you a wonderful week! 🌿 Claire

[@hrburrell7587]

Claire I also enjoy my own company and have to recharge my batteries after too much socializing, I do that by getting alone. You are definitely not alone ( no pun intended) in this. A quiet empty beach where I can surf or at least be near the water is my go to place. Unfortunately I live in a vacation resort town and it gets excessively busy with tourists during the spring and summer which I dislike more and more as i get older. My long term plan is to move away to a quiter place and retire there, but I have a ways to go before I reach retirement age. By the way I love your videography, you being a photographer makes sense now, the videos are done very well. Love from Florida 😊- USA

[@greeno6064]

Is it just me or are we all just in love with Claire. I solo wild camp often and would absolutely love it if my wife was like you Claire. I love your videos you are an inspiration to us all not just women. Keep going

[@WildBeare]

Aw, thank you so much 😊 we have a great hobby don't we! So glad you like my lil videos, I love to make them so I really appreciate that you enjoy them :) Have a wonderful weekend! 🌿 Claire

[@garywood702]

If it works, it's right Claire. ;-) Another consideration for your setup would be to just use a shear pole setup for that configuration and then guy them out to either side of the opening. That way you can put a fire right out front without fear of setting your third tripod leg on fire. Not that there was anything wrong with your setup in this situation. It was stable and didn't fall down on you during the night so it was a win! Keep up the great work Claire! Love your videos!

[@docink6175]

purple tarp? Im in LOVE!

[@さとし-e3q]

遠い異国の素晴らしい自然🌿😊 ありがとう

[@elanapeterson3665]

Whoa! Right at the end of your video, as you're walking away, you pass an uprooted tree, and the rootball is taller than you are! You look at it like "oh, that's just a normal occurence," then you just keep on talking and hiking! I can tell you just love what you are doing, so I hope you keep on living your best life and encouraging us to do the same! Thank you so much for being you!

[@overlandready]

love the Q&A section Claire, also a great explanation being scared vs risk, you always have risk and as you say, it's mitigating the risk that allows you to not hide up in doors. Totally agree with the bad humans! great little camp too, nice and easy, and it must be right as it stood there all night. 😀

[@WildBeare]

Heyy thanks, yeh can't live a full life without a bit of risk. I'm pleased it stood up :D wasn't really sure what I was doing with this one to be honest, but like you say it was still standing in the morning so can't be too bad 😄 Thanks so much for watching and have a lovely eve :D 🌿Claire

[@greatlambrini8722]

If you are in love after watching Claire’s videos, put your hand up.

[@KenFernbach]

Hand is up! 🌱🌿😍👍🧘🏼🙏

[@BushcraftAdventure]

↟↟Nice filming and beautiful music✨ Best regards Ꭿℓℯℵ

[@GpoppaJohn]

Claire your videos are amazing and you’re a true role model for females of all ages. Like you, we all have our issues, but how you deal with yours, with such optimism, is a lesson to us all. You truly are a remarkable young lady with a can do attitude and your videos are a pleasure to watch. Good Luck in everything you do Claire and more importantly, keep on smiling; it lights up the darkest of places. Finally, thank you for sharing your wonderful expeditions, I look forward with anticipation. Father of 4, grandad to 10. 😊👍

[@paulglindon3116]

Another superb video, I love watching your videos they are truly inspirational - I love the comment about bad humans and being safer than a city centre as how true is that, I can relate 100% as I am a bit of a lone wolf, I don’t need a lot of people around me just 1 or 2 is happy days. Have a fantastic week Claire and keep these amazing videos coming, you should have your own TV show about the outdoors, if anyone from National Geographic is watching please reach out to Claire as she is amazing 👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@macmanmcmaster4]

I really enjoyed this video. The Q&A was delightful. This is one of my favorite videos that you have made. Thank you for your hard work in making these videos and taking us with you on your adventures.

[@missycitty9478]

You are absolutely Lovely. Everything about you. Ever since I was a little girl, at night , while laying in bed, I'd pretend I was out in the forest, and I was in some cozy little shelter that I had constructed myself. Sadly, I never really made that happen, for real. Don't get me wrong, my mom and dad would take my brother and I camping, often. Hiking, fishing, etc. However, I've never had a go at it by myself. Mostly due to fear of being alone! I think it's time to wrestle that fear. Thank you for sharing your beautiful experiences. They always calm me and make me smile. Safe travels, always!! ❤

[@perspira8226]

Scared? Get a dog companion.

[@mishmarvel7242]

I can so relate to the modern world frying the mind & I believe it's one of the causes to depression. I try & get out in nature with my daughter as much as I can (only day adventures for now) & I feel like I can breath & it instantly relaxes me. I have a lot of admiration towards you for doing solo camps 🙌

[@ronaldfondren9842]

Maybe in the next life our souls will meet... I will forever be drawn to you! Instant ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ God bless, Drew

[@aquariusstarchild5156]

I'm a lonewolf and I hear ya .but as much as I love your adventures .I had to ask is it safe out there in the dark? The freedom to breath away from the ratrace must be wonderful but I'm not sure we live in a safe world for me to go camlin alone .if you fell had an accident as does happen.who would come and save you

[@hamilton9651]

There seems to be something "romantic" about a pretty woman camping alone in the wild, but I agree with you. The chances of her being hurt in an accident or bothered by a bad person makes solo camping just too risky. I have to wonder why these women like being alone? Seriously?

[@jtzfr...3962]

Hi gr8 vids as always....just hope ya steri tabbed ya water ....? Might be a dead animal further up the water source 🤔 respect

[@terry_1952]

Claire, I use the same camo tarp for my ground covering. Glad you decided to pack up when the winds started blowing. I've had trees fall and that's a scary feeling. I have a question for you. I do photography just as a hobby but have won a couple of photography contests. Is there any way I could send you one of them to look at and give me your honest opinion of it. I would be honored. Thank you for another wonderful video. Stay safe

[@illuminant1129]

The fact that you are a professional photographer really shows on the quality of your videos and the editing that you do ; and of course, the occasional drone footage (assuming you don't lose the drone !!) I suspect it's that video quality which makes some people think that you must have someone else filming you. Keep going ; And stay safe 👍

[@bertkelly7650]

You're not afraid because there's nothing that can get you 'cept maybe a rabid squirrel. LOL!

[@tonystrange7224]

Another great video Claire sharing what you love doing. And it's clear to see that your bushcraft skill set is coming on in leaps and bounds. You should be well chuffed with yourself. Thanks for sharing Claire and as always take care.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks so much Tony, I do love to play with a tarp :D even if I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing haha. Glad you liked it, thank you so much for stopping by & have a lovely week :) Claire

[@Midgy21747]

Ah a photographer, that would explain the quality of your video. Thanks for sharing

[@johnoltrogge6333]

As I have gotten older, I find that I'm not as confident on my solo trips as when I was younger. Your adventures obviously push you out of your comfort zone. Sharing your thoughts and accomplishments with us encourages me to keep pushing myself to enjoy, appreciate, and renew my mind in the great outdoors. You are truly an inspiration! Safe travels and may your heart be filled with peace and joy. One amazing lady!

[@mbiraside]

So nice to see an independent woman doing her thing in the woods. Good on you for empowering others, and yourself. Here in western Canada i have my own favorite spots i go to be alone in the woods. the woods are Very safe compared to cities , and there's nothing like sitting by a fire when the stars are out. I hope you have many years of great experiences camping. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dreamlink91]

The only thing that worries me while doing this, Is the deadwood, deadfall. You get clapped once and you are gone. Here in Scandinavia there is like 1 deadfall on every fifth tree its crazy when it gets windy.

[@briandunivent]

4:00 i enjoy being alone, and being away from people and society because it makes coming back a little more bearable.

[@marcustrebonius3410]

Hi Claire, you are an inspiration to us all. Iam trying to learn camping skills from you. You are obviously a very outdoors and practical lady!

[@WildBeare]

Hi Marcus! Ahh thanks, this is great :D hope you have the best time out in nature 🥰🌿

[@theslowwalker]

I shared your fear of ticks as well. I am not afraid of falling. I am afraid of hard landings. I share your enjoyment of night sounds of nature. To me it is music. Great video. Thank you.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I’m not a person who finds commenting easy all the time unless I know a person. (Socially awkward) 🙄 But.. You gave an Interesting talk in the middle there. I understand the need to be alone and what it gives a person. Most people are inherently social at heart. But some of us, not so much. It seems to me a lot of people who wild camp are cut from a similar cloth. I hope you’ve had a good day.

[@BulldogBadger]

Superb video Claire I also love the fact that walking and camping takes me away from the hussle and bustle of day to day life where I am pressured to work to deadlines and budgets and have to rely on others to get things done, my life as a Husband and father of three is super busy so when I get out for a camp once a month it is kind of my way to recharge my social battery and give my brain a factory reset. Have an awesome weekend 👍🍻

[@WildBeare]

Heyyy aw thank you, wow you must be super busy! As a mum-of-one I am always in awe of parents with multiple children 😄yeh it's a very welcome break isn't it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too! 🤗🌿 Claire

[@BulldogBadger]

@@WildBeare I honestly don’t know how Lucie copes while I’m working away, like next month I will be gone for an entire month and she is doing University, work, and three kids.. she is wonder woman

[@simonward4520]

Great demo of the tarp, too true much safer on a hill or forest than in town. Nothing better than being out in a tent. My prize possession as a child was my tent, nearly 50 now all I have to do it put a tent up anywhere even back garden, get in and I instantly relax, back to being a kid again.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh that's fab, it's a lovely feeling isn't it 🥰 yehh I feel that way even using it in my living room haha, good stuff

[@evilawkeye2215]

After a rubbish week. Your video again has helped me reset, combination of your voice and being out in nature with you! Thank for for sharing Claire 🙏

[@reeboksk8er]

Makes my day when I see one of these videos, calms me down and is a pleasure to watch! Love the frame building and natural water use. You have helped me realise that just worrying about the basics and going back to nature and just enjoying the peace of it all is so good for the soul.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh yay that's so nice, I'm so glad you like them :) yehh I think it's such a nice lil reset to get back to basics and back to nature 🥰 thank you so much for stopping by and have a lovely week 🌿 Claire

[@fcastle4]

Also wondered if you were alone but only because of the videography. You get some amazing shots for being solo. I imagine it takes a LOT of work! Great videos!

[@urbanAngler_Bigfoot]

I am never alone while I am wild camping my 7 other personalties keep me company and I like listening to them talking to Bigfoot!

[@dougmartin8746]

Another charming video Claire. A lot of what you said really resonated with what I feel with getting out into nature. Escaping the crowds and being alone and at peace with ones self is very beneficial in dealing with the anxiety modern day life brings. It's helped me tremendously recover from a serious nervous breakdown, and all the issues that goes with it. Thank you to you and a couple of other you tubers for being so inspirational to guide me towards an enjoyable hobby and a positive therapy.

[@WildBeare]

Hi Doug, thank you so much :) yeh it's so good isn't it, these things happen to the best of us and nature can be so healing. Glad you're doing better now 🤗 I agree about the 'positive therapy' thing, like we often can't control when things go wrong in our lives or we aren't feeling ourselves, but we can control where we turn to for respite and healing.. non-destructive is always a win. Thank you so much for watching and have a beautiful weekend :) 🌿 Claire

[@AirbornePirates]

Very relaxing, thanks for sharing. Another lovely camp ⛺️

[@WildBeare]

Thank you so much for watching :) have a lovely eve 🌿

[@AirbornePirates]

@@WildBeare same to you

[@danielblack9380]

Very inspirational wildbeare 👍

[@daz24hope]

Nice film really enjoyed the Q&A part thanks just that little bit of background really helps to relate. I watch a lot of outdoors/bushcraft contributors but only a select few have I subscribed to, and your channel is one of those that I really look forward to seeing every time the next video pops up in my notifications. Please keep it going and keep enjoying it.

[@dazza70smith]

Absolutely love watching your videos. I used to enjoy being out and about in nature before my accident so watching your adventure’s warm my heart. So looking forward to watching your future adventures and your amazing wonderful channel go from strength to strength. Sending love and prayers 🙏🤗♿️

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Great video Claire. Loved the set up and the Q&A.

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Lovely little video that, looked pretty sketchy in that wind in the morning 😬 good for you regarding the questions, you do amazing juggling everything around! Hat tip 🎩 Look forward to your lake camp! Have a nice evening 😊

[@WildBeare]

Heyy! Ahh thanks, yep busy busy bee haha! 🐝 I didn't understand what that meant at first and thought you were gonna give me a tip about my hat 😂 Oooh love the lake camp, slightly mad, just the way I like it hahaha! See you soon Xx

[@jasonsmith6508]

I’m now in to a bout twenty something of your vids in about three days and I’m constantly blown away with how good your cinematography is. Well done you on that and being a totally courageous adventurer 🙌 (super use of sound also) 👍

[@RobbC.]

Great Q&A section, I'm sure many of us can relate. Good for you having the strength to pull through and follow your passion. Keep up the great work.

[@Improveng1]

Nice one Claire. Lovely to hear something of your rationale behind the things that you do, well done to you and long may it continue. Your tarp set-up looked great although you were a little concerned about it's stability. Take away that worry by learning a very simple but extremely useful knot ie., the tripod lashing. This has so many uses around the camp and bushcraft in general.. Hope you do learn it and use it in the future. Take care WildOne.

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Stan, oooh yes I deffo need to learn this, and loads of other knots haha! I will have a look into it :) thanks for stopping by and hope you're having a lovely week 🌿Claire

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Chào Bạn ! Cảm ơn đã chia sẽ, Cắm trại hoang dã Solo Tarp trong rừng núi . Chúc Bạn lạc quan yêu đời thành công. 👍🌿🌻 like

[@happyhermit2022]

Another goodie thank you....still looking fresh outside....🥶...many years ago I bought a Conway Corniche trailer tent...we did everywhere in the UK with it...packed all the time and ready to go for every weekend...brilliant thing.... Towing anything in Spain is ..ummmm...difficult..but worth it.. Keep swimming you will be fine👌

[@jonathanbennison9220]

5:24 And you don't have Kodiak Grizzly Bears. Or, Mountain Lions. #BritishColumbia

[@tararuaman]

Hello Claire from NZ, Thank you for sharing your fears. I have been in the mountains for over 50 years as a guide and as a teacher of bush craft ( and I'm still teaching). To help my students over come their fear of being alone I take them night tramping (hiking) and during the day I give them half an hour start on the bush track with a two way radio and follow behind, the radio not to be used unless in an emergency. This helps them over come their fears etc, on being alone. Of course the tracks over here are covered in dense bush and one can go for weeks without seeing anyone. you would love it over here Claire especially if you want to be alone. enjoy your videos.

[@shaunwilson6396]

Lovely vlog WB thanks for being honest....just be you....keep trying stuff you haven't done before I'm enjoying your adventures :-)

[@nickhuard8028]

I'm jealous!! Jealous of your youth ,jealous of your gear, jealous of your location !!! Hi! I'm Nick (now 72 years old) Mig'ma Indian ,former documentary film maker, former war correspondent , specialized in Arctic expeditions and extreme conditions, and I always fantasied doing what you are doing. I'm crippled now (old war wound) and I can only fantasize doing what you're doing. It's been 8 years since I was forced to retire due to an injury in 2012 in the high Arctic 125 mills north of Taloyoak, Nunavut Canada; I busted my leg, finished the shoot (5 weeks). when I got back i Had it fixed (got a bad doctor) now I have no femur in my right leg; a pice of pipe with a balljoint. That's why I'm jealous of you, I would love to share your aventures and bring my expertise. Keep me dreaming, don't stop 💜

[@markatchison9974]

Avoid ticks by avoiding long vegetation. Carry liquid iodine for bites. In 40+ years of hiking & camping; I've never known anyone get Lyme disease ...... until the last 3 years. Now I know 2 people. They must be getting nasty.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 .. go Girl .. one can blaze one's own Trail and still be kind, considerate and respectful to others. I agree with you .. one's own Company can be Good Company. Listen to your Inner Voice, stay alert and be safe. Thank you for sharing .. Take care ..

[@pinebearclub]

I admire your tenacity Claire! Yes, nature is the great healer. You really spoke to me there as I’m going through some mental health stuff too. We all need healing, and pushing one’s boundaries is a great way to do it. Stay strong, stay safe. Bryan from Vancouver

[@WildBeare]

Hi Bryan, we do indeed, healing hugs for you 🤗 You too & hope you have a lovely week :) 🌿Claire

[@pinebearclub]

@@WildBeare Thanks Claire, hugs are needed all around!

[@jccoffey23]

I really admire you ❤️ Keep on keeping on... Your awesome. PS you have the most beautiful eyes & amazing smile, you radiate such a calming peaceful vibe that is soothing and comfortable to me. Your connection with the great outdoors is awesome. You are inspiring... Thank you. I can't describe the happiness I feel when watching your channel...

[@Rabid.Turtles]

I wanted to reach out for a moment to say thanks. I enjoy your straight forward approach to pitches etc. As you share you remind me of when I was your age and doing the same. That was pre cellphones internet like ancient times. Your channel and style are inspiring and as I approach level 70 I've been like the Borg hiker assimilating gear and insights like yourself. Pretty soon I'll be geared up and then start saving for my first pitch in many years. Cheers

[@JackKlumpass]

Well done you for giving the tripod a go. And yes, careful amongst them conifers, they have relatively short roots for such tall trees. Bad humans are the worst. I think in Jan you’ll be okay ticks-wise although I’m no expert and someone on here will be. Anyway, I think you’re brilliant 😀🌻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@waltergonzalez4890]

🧔It's always good to have a planABAndC in case.you see very intelligent women.and pretty.also.how can your husband or boyfriend.cant sleep without going with you there.if you single I understand but if you have a men.you should invite him.to go to the adventure.🤗🤐sorry.i think.with my mouse sometimes.🥵💌👍🌹😘

[@vidadvocate9522]

I for one, think you're adorable. I'm sure those who may question 'Are you really alone?' are just thinking 'Who is recording?' I've been doing video production for around 34 years myself. Yes folks, I'm confident that Miss WildBeare is quite capable of shooting her own stuff. She's good and I enjoy her Vids.

[@hikermikem8]

😁 Running out of superblatives watching your videos now. Enjoyed the Q&A and tottaly understand why you do what you do. Keep on doing it and sharing your adventures as we all love watching them. 👍😁 P. S Have you seen the size of that Steak @ashoutdoors cooked 😳 make sure you get an invite next time 😁 Takecare and have fun clare.. Brill vlog 👍

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

I don't comment much on your video's but your right to be afraid of high winds in pine forests I had a really bad experience with tree's crashing down around my camp so had to bug out and the 30min walk took over 1hr it was my worst experience ever atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@chrisgonecamping]

Wow, watching your videos I'd wondered about answers you just gave, plus few more questions. Your allowed to have your own life even though you "gift" the viewers with your adventures and shear pleasure watching because your fun, interesting, teaching from perspective your not a know it all, quite humble. Thank you for letting this viewer enjoy UK and your adventures

[@vancamerawoman7399]

Must be in the name Claire. I feel exactly the same way. Alone and quiet is the best. Love from an Australian Clare who’s watching all your vids and learning a lot. 😊

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I try and comment on growing channels like yours as the KZbin algorithm boosts your visibility based on likes and comments so hence this pointless...........comment!

[@unfi6798]

Another great vid mate. Great scenery & great music too. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life. It was touching indeed. Think we now know how hard was it for mum to be looking after us 3 (angels of course) while growing up. Now it's our turn to look after our parents, even though mum always say we will her babies untill we're 45 yrs old.!! Cheers again matey. Rylie, Nikkei & Nellei.

[@morgaynelove9327]

Greetings from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. I'm enjoying your videos! Do you mind if I ask a huge ask? All of your followers are not guys. Would you please think about that when you address your followers? 💛

[@radio-su6lh]

Hi Claire, love your Q&A, would it be possible to make this a semi regular feature (just for a few mins), as I find your replies (along with the rest of each video), so inspiring. Much love from an ‘aspiring’ Wild One 😉💙

[@lukemullins7255]

Nice looking camp! A friend and I stayed up next to Llyn Parc, which is on the other side of the valley near Llyn Elsi. Very nice place. Waterfalls and all that. Pines to the skies. Subbed. 👌✌

[@juristimma5366]

After your answers on Question.... You are copy of Me.... Absolutely agreed You ! Keep Going Girl :)

[@swifte01]

I really admire your get up and go, but I can't help but feel like your just missing something in your life!!! And ill do you a favour and let you know exactly what you need along side you "MANS/WOMENS BEST FRIEND" maybe a beautiful Border Collie or a little Staff or even a little rescue dog a lovely ball of fluff who will give you none stop unconditional love as well as a awesome heat source!! Come on someone like you out in the wild could really find a lot of happiness with a companion at your side!!! Pls give it some thought your all out there on your own u need an extra pair of eyes watching your back keeping you safe give it some thought hope your take one on be lovely to see you out there with a extra companion. Dogs love kids to if your a mum this is a must for you xxxxxx

[@davidpickles8866]

This was a great production. It’s nice to watch someone else relax and getting out even if I can’t 😆. What’s your thoughts of the rab900. Has it been tested in anger/cold? I have aspirations of big wall Climbing with overnight and would rather not freeze 🥶.

[@Shadowaspen]

Hi Wild Beare you are absolutely right with being scared of humans ..2 years ago in fall I've been up north Saskatchewan Canada was about 260km of any settlement including native reserves on a road to a remote mine..i pitched up base camp at a lake ..I wanted to scope out a nice island and stay there for 2 weeks by my self...next day was fine I found an island and made plans to go there next morning but it was to windy next day so I stayed another night in base.. at 7 shortly before dark a truck blocked me in..two natives in there with huge gang tattoos and a really scetchy attitude.. I had no weapon other then a knife and a spear for the bears ... while the one guy was talking to me the other did some recon on my camp...he ask ..."what you doing here".. "I am fishing" my answer...he.."its dangerous here"...I say.."well I am prepared" ...I ask ..."what you doing here "..he says... "just driving around" ....well finally they left and I had the feeling they will come back I need to be prepared ..so I put everything in my van behind the tent so I can leave quickly.. you could not see my tent other then from the other side of the bay I was at ..the other 3 sides where dense Canadian shield bush .. at 9 I was in my tent had the stove going and reading the bible as I like to do... my tent glows at night because of the light so you could very well see it from the other side of that bay I am sure of that...all of the sudden they started to shoot at my campsite the bullets flew all over the place and hit the rocks in front of the tent..I shut the lights off and the shooting stopped...they could not see me no more...I knew I had about 15 min before they could be at my tent...so I ripped the stove out scrambled the tent together and left.. then I drove full of adrenalin 60km gravel road thru the bush at night and then another 200km forest highway before I could get cell service to call the cops.. I passed no car the whole way that's how remote I was.. well does that stop me from going in the bush..no.. but now I have a 12 gauge with me for humans and still a spear for the black bear as they usually fuck of when you lift it over your head and yell ... keep on making those awesome videos

[@MrZoo223]

Hi, first of all thank you for your videos, love coming along on your adventures :) I just want to say a few things on lyme disease for you or anyone else that may have concerns. I have late stage lyme disease myself, and have some advice which I've acquired over the years. Prevention is, of course, the most important step; Knowing where they like to reside, how they attach themselves to you. Permethrin is supposed to be very effective for repelling ticks. The following steps are very important. 1. Learn how to properly remove them. 2. Do not discard it. Save it to be tested by your local lab for lyme and other co-infections (Many doctors will insist this is either not possible or not necessary, but it is, I have done it). 3. See a doctor about possibly getting tested and/or on antibiotics. If treated within 4 weeks, lyme disease can be eliminated. Unfortunately, most doctors do not recognize lyme disease, so you may have to be persistent. It serious, but very preventable. So please be mindful, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and get out there and have fun!

[@steveblog1]

The good thing about bad humans if that’s not a contrary description, is that we learn to recognise and avoid them. We adapt, we change and we create a way of life without them. Makes perfect sense to me. I’m not anti-social, just not comfortable in social settings. The last 2 years of home working has been good for me if I’m honest. Being comfortable with your own company is a good skill to have. Funny how people assume being alone in a forest is scary, when in actual fact you’re statistically safer than in an urban setting. As long as you’re mindful of surroundings, prepared for most eventualities and use common sense, you’re going to be just fine. Thanks for the video and the Q&A too Claire. Hope you have a great weekend 👍🏻

[@aepage3165]

Wow, I'm impressed. I've been watching regularly for a few months, but only just now subscribed. Your answers to the Q&A were so in line with how I feel while wild camping. I appreciate you sharing your passion.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks so much 🤗 Tis good for the soul isn't it :) thank you for watching and for the sub, appreciate it :D have a lovely eve 🌿Claire

[@susanharvey4235]

Enjoyed that Claire thankyou 😊 I totally get what you mean about modern life and a busy mind. I love walking and spending time in nature alone much prefer to crowds any day !

[@WildBeare]

@@susanharvey4235 Same here Susan 😊 thank you so much for watching my lil trip, and have a lovely eve 💚🌿 Claire

[@onemanandhiscow]

Really respect your vulnerability in your answers and can say I very much relate, the sound of life is a good vibe in contrast to the things we’ve known or see through. Life is life yes, but if we can find that which makes us happy, we should embrace it. So I’m glad you do with the great outdoors, you’re a fine example of human so thankyou and good vibes to yourself from mine 🙏🏻😊

[@BunkerbewohnerV13]

Hi Claire, thanks for your new video i love it :) Yes, we are also afraid of ticks. Vanessa Blank a german outdoor youtuber was bitten by a tick and had neuroboriliosis. she is not doing very well. she has made youtube her main job and needs our clicks. ;) Her channel is called WildWomanBushcraft.

[@nialljones4042]

Definitely relate to the modern world sending your mind crazy. Stripping things back to the basic needs for survival is always a humbling and peaceful time isn't it. Hope you're all good and managing to heal properly from the things that have happened in the past though. Nature's a natural healer so I'm sure it won't take you long being out so much!

[@williamburns-uw2gf]

Thank you with all my heart, the Q&A was very much close to home on humans for me, live wild and be free dear friend. Love, peace and tranquillity. ♥♥

[@mickjames1609]

Hello.. There is nothing that compares freedom it gives you heart and soul something special. I loved being in Winter months with solo camping and some great things to cook. Just spending time away to relax and forget about what is happening in our world today.. Thank you.. regards Mick.. x

[@markcoulton1486]

Wow.. I really resonate with what your saying massively... Thanks for the lovely video 🙏☯️❤️

[@jimf1964]

Scared? You don’t live in a place with bears, wolves, Moose, etc…. Even so, if you practice good food practices, you’re still safer in the woods than a big city…..though I may not say that late at night in my tent 😀

[@brad9205]

6:40 I'm exactly the same. I do the long walks for the escape and the sense of freedom. I have a campervan though so I don't use tents. I'm quite introverted and actually find myself getting a little angry if I come across other people in the countryside, which of course all belongs to me ;-). There's something very soothing about the linear nature of just walking from A to B, - even if A and B are the same place. It's aligned with my general mindset. We get mentally pulled all over the place in our modern lives with all manner of issues to deal with. So to escape from that in a picturesque and peaceful environment is wonderfully therapeutic.

[@rw7594]

You should be just fine in an evergreen forest even in the wind. You need to watch for the obvious widow makers or leaning trees where the roots look a bit suspect. Most camping in the Canadian Rockies is all evergreen forest. For safety, when not in an established campground, I do like to camp where I can have my non-restricted firearm along with bear spray. I'm told the UK is even more restrictive than Canada for that. ☹ Like me, I'm sure you never get sick being out in nature. I'll never tire of these rocky mountains and foothills. They provide me with recreation, food and sometimes solitude when I venture out alone.

[@sacul4485]

Introverts unite! Lol. I wanna read the book called " Quiet" by Susan cane! It's a book about introverts living in a world dominated by the social demand of society and natural extroverts. It's not that we don't like people, it's more about stimulus and the negative aspect of not being genuine when your tired of socializing or any stimulus. ( or who you are as an individual) There are costs and benefits. But the point is not to compromise who you are to fit in while fitting in.... if that makes sense.

[@kenwebster5053]

Good for you, very brave. Where I am, apart from bad humans, there are mostly wild dogs and pigs. One always takes some bush crafting tools. Even on group day walks I am prepared for an emergency overnight, but on group day walks, that can be pretty minimal. The more I have to rely on myself & the longer the trip, the more prepared I will be for any eventuality at any time at all. There are sometimes stories of animals that shouldn't be there. I have never personally had a bad incident, but I have seen what looks like cat prints some 8 cm wide and just one time saw a large black animal (heavier than me) running in a crouch, along the bottom of a shallow gully across a clearing. It dove into bushes just behind a flock of ducks gathering to roost for the night. It can't have made a sound as it was only maybe 5m behind the ducks & didn't disturb them at all. It was too far away to make a positive ID, but it kept low and flowed like liquid down the gully. I thought that's serious predator behaviour & just left the area immediately, using the terrain to keep out of sight. I have also had pigs grunting around my camp at night, I just stay still & quiet. If a wild boar rips a leg artery, your gone in maybe 4 minutes. So don't be the one to start something, but be prepared. Also have come across the occasional cantankerous billy goat defending his ladies, so far it's just been snorting to let me know to keep away & I'm happy to oblige too. There was one time a small herd of cattle moved me on from fishing. One of the boys made move so that I had to stop moving away, turn & face him off. Fortunately he backed down. I'm pretty sure he was about to have a go if I hadn't done that.

[@thesmallestbigbite.itsjust3352]

Hi WildBeare sorry it's been awhile, Night shifts turn me into a cabbage but back to normal shifts yeehaa so some vids to catch up on...Thank you.

[@dangerpudge1922]

If it isn't falling down on you, and keeps you dry(ish) and warm(ish) you're doing it right. Also, the most important axiom: It's only stupid if it doesn't work.

[@mickybetts7957]

Lovely place Claire! Can't believe I've still not tried a plough point yet. Wondering how the camera slowly zooms in when filming? Is it an app or an iPhone Thang? Ps, I'm totally with you on the needing to be out in nature and away from the humans. X

[@SirFloydable]

Next time you're near Betws y coed (Llyn Elsi) pop in to Beics Betws (Bike Hire shop behind the Post office) and say hello. Love your videos, especially this one.

[@renegade5187]

It's no body's business if your alone . That's a question best left unanswered because of Bad people . And never tell your audience where your going next. B Safe ok.

[@mattlast4093]

very nice, i enjoyed that...i got scared too out cycling in the dark in snowdonia national park... i heard a twig snap.......BHAM on the pedals !!

[@issaoutdoors]

Swaying Pines..... beautiful and treacherous too lol always enjoy your videos, Bilbo is lucky to be along with you on your adventures 😁 hope he stays around awhile lol

[@EattinThurs61]

Ticks are bad indeed got plenty of them around here with TBE and Borrelia. Got Borrelia once, is that Lyme Disease in english? but it is curable. TBE is bad though you can lose your memory from it, heard of a young man, a student, who lost his memory of the two last years, bad for his studies & for his girlfriend...but there are vaccine. The underside of a fallen fir the root roll, the root part, is dangerous as it can snap back in place if the tree is cut or something...kids are always warned about them after a big storm which have felled trees like I was in '68 and kids after the one in January '05 as I encountered a boy and his mother on the train and he was so fascinated by all the the fallen trees and root rolls you could see through the window.

[@scottlaursen]

Stumbled across your channel recently and have been binge watching ever since! Had to comment on this video because of what your Q&A portion. You do it for all the same reasons I do.... ask me if I'm religious and I'll tell you no but if I had a church it's on a mountain top in my hammock or tent watching the wild around me. Getting out and in the woods, especially by yourself, is one of the most incredible feelings in the world and I haven't been able to do it at all lately because of personal circumstances this year. Been a rough one so thank you for posting these videos so I can live vicariously thru your adventures!!

[@NyctophileXIII]

I feel that if it worked, and it certainly seems like it did quite well, that you didn't do anything wrong at all. :) I'm not sure if you're familiar with the "lone star" ticks we have in America, but they're exceptionally awful because they can cause a permanent allergy to red meat!

[@pianop1961]

Another great video! Love your photographers eye, it really comes out in your videos. Have you ever thought about traveling with a dog? I know you have restrictions on personal protection in your country, but I've seen many KZbinrs in your area that have a dog for protection. Just curious, stay safe!