Mountain Camp Gone Wrong! Tent Wrecked by Wind.. MSR Hubba NX Flattened

[@WildBeare]

Hello you Guys, Calamity Claire strikes again, huh 😄This was the first trip in the nearly-5-years of wild camping that I haven't loved. So that's not bad at all. And I did love the first few hours of this one too, to be fair, then it went south from there. But I vow to always show the reality of these things.. and on this occasion it kinda sucked. Lessons learnt & all that. I've got two gorgeous sub-zero camps filmed & coming soon :D So if you get hit with a wonky trip too at some point, don't let it get you down.. dust off, right back at it when you're ready 💚 Have a lovely week all :) 🌿🐻

[@issaoutdoors]

I think that's one of the reasons I love your channel so much.... you show the good and the bad.... no sugar coating! Gives people (including me) some REAL perspective on these trips and being outdoors in general. Not everything goes as plan, being able to know when enough is enough, and being brave enough to give it a go regardless.. is what its all about

[@Calvin.The.Unfindable]

ok, it went spectacularly wrong! BUT! you did share your adventure with us, and all the things going wrong, whilst it is sad that it went so wrong in so many ways, i feel glad that you was able to share this with us, as a lesson learned, and how it went so wrong so quickly. i do feel that anyone else would have not uploaded the adventure, or only show us the "good bits" - leading to a shorter vid. keep up the great work. i always enjoy seeing what adventures you go on.

[@efnissien]

I've said it before, I'll say it again - if you went through Beddgelert and through 'fairy glen' (the road alongside the railway on the way to Nantmor) without saying 'hello' to the fairies, you're in for a torrid time! ;)

[@gordonmccarthy3133]

Makes you feel alive..dont be disappointed it's a great adventure....I think that mountain has grudge against you...😅....think you need to being a peace offering next time to mother earth (patcha mama). some food offering

[@WildBeare]

@Douglas Hurst haha thanks, seems that Cnicht is my nemesis 🤔

[@RS4393]

The boot lace is yet another reason to have some paracord in your kit. Great video, glad you made it out safely.

[@steveclements1902]

Hi Claire, Cnicht Cnicht Cnicht, I’ve had my ass handed me a few times there. Not sure if it’s the topography of the area that channels the wind, but yes, I’ve been caught there, similar to you, a couple of times, in the twenty or so years I’ve been a ‘Wild One’ (your phrase) Cnicht has got me. On one trip, about 5 years ago I lost my tent inner, got whipped out my hand by the wind and disappeared over a ledge. Being a no trace enthusiast, I went back a week later to look for it, of trying to predict wind direction and obstacles in its path, I actually found it, took me two days and it was badly torn, but I found it. These trips happen to us all, I believe they just make us better at it, lessons learnt and all that, Stay safe, Steve 😎

[@Tacosmix]

Good that you went back!

[@garynewson9475]

Thanks for sharing the perfect and the imperfect! Too many people not brave enough to show when things go wrong, and not intelligent enough to put a positive spin on things by sharing what you've learnt. You clearly love what you do, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoys your sometimes crazy exploits!

[@ianofthetaylors6288]

I love to watch your never ending sense of adventure, fun and optimism. We've all experienced failed camps, kit malfunctions and just bloody bad luck. Your videos are wonderful, beautifully edited and a worts n all content.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh yay thank you Ian :) I'm hoping this will be it for a while in the destroying-and-losing-things department 😄 Thanks so much for watching and wishing you a lovely eve :) 🌿Claire

[@jamieb741]

All of what Ian says, and more 😊👍

[@billthesilentwolf]

I think out of all the videos I have watched and I have watched many many from many many channels. You have the absolute best photography I have ever seen in any of them. The scenery you capture is absolutely hands down the best. Clear and the sound is awesome. Your editing is amazing. Very very very professional Claire. Love you love your videos and love the nature you capture. Awesome awesome awesome. Thank You for the absolutely beautiful videos.

[@andymytys]

A few thoughts. First, in all fairness to the tent, it’s a three season camping tent and you experienced four season mountain conditions. Second, when pitching in windy conditions, stake down the corners that are into the wind first, then the corners downwind, then assemble your pole hub structure and place the legs into the corner grommets, then finally start lifting the tent body to the pole connection points, upwind side first. Of course, use as many guy points as possible on the fly. None of the above should be done in wind gusts like you experienced. Find a more sheltered location, or wait until the wind dies down a bit. In terms of the bivy sack, in a pinch you can just wrap yourself in the fly like a burrito. Glad to see you got out unscathed.

[@smith549371]

The poles they supply on the EU models are aluminium and the US ones are their “cyclone” poles which are carbon fibre. Doubt this would happen with them.

[@andymytys]

@@smith549371 carbon fiber poles are worse than aluminum in adverse conditions IMO, because they can splinter. I’ve gotten a splinter from a CF pole in my hand and thankfully had a solid set of tweezers with me, so I could dig into my hand and extract it.

[@frithbarbat]

I know this wasn't the trip you expected but watching you learn with grace from your own mistakes, was a real lesson to me.

[@gillywild]

That wobbly ground is called quaking bog. Basically a lake with a mat of vegetation floating on top. Super dangerous :( I’ve seen it in Ireland many times. Once even with a road running across it and trees growing on it. When lorries drove down the road the trees all waved about as they passed :-0

[@maineiacts]

@gillywild..( cool handle btw!) YES!!! I called it floating bog, but Quaking is what I think I meant.. Either way, danger it seems to me.. What a Brave Spirit Claire is... Thanks for the FYI! =) -Mindi

[@waynewanderer]

i was walking on Dartmoor a couple of years ago when i noticed the ground "wobbling" in front of me , i poked my pole right through and thought "nope! , don`t like that!" as i turned round to go back the way i`d came i realised that it was the same!! i`d basically walked out into an area of the stuff and was in the middle!! my Garmin told me that my heartrate was over 160 and i was stood still trying to figure out the firmest route back to the path....... nearly needed a change of underpants that day! lol

[@johnhealy9231]

Twice Walked into quaking bog ,in Moffat area Scotland , first time in it up to my knees instantly ,second time just about wast high ,my job involved testing electric poles (wooden ones )had small ladders with me and tools in an army mole system,used ladders to get out. Yes they can be very dangerous I find it best to stick to animal tracks ( sheep dear ect )

[@maineiacts]

@@waynewanderer Big YIKES MOMENT THERE!! =)

[@waynewanderer]

@@maineiacts indeed!! , the thing is that it CAN be firm in places , that is what catches you out, easy done

[@GrizzlyGaz]

This trip was telling you not to go from the get go. Glad you made it off in one piece! 👌

[@colinmclean3029]

That was quite an experience to remember, just goes to show that it can happen to the best of us. If it wasn't for times like these, there really isn't much to talk about in the pub on curry night. 😊😊👍👍👍

[@WildBeare]

Haha, that's very true Colin 😄

[@quagmirewasere]

I was camping years ago in the Highlands lost my tent to wind ended up building a shelter and roughing it it turned into a actual survival situation for 5 days tbh I learnt alot from it amd luckily I had appropriate kit on me that I always keep in my jacket to help I self rescued as I kept my head didn't panic the weather ranged from beautiful sunny to freezing sleet over them days its something I wont ever forget

[@Rob-jn6bj]

Claire, thank you for sharing this with us even though it ended up being disastrous. I love your enthusiasm and positivity. Thanks again

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks so much Robby :) have a lovely weekend 🌿Claire

[@chillindave1357]

Your comment "It sure is pretty though"... I agree! No injuries (except gear)... great view... it really could have much worse! 10 out of 10 for dedication!

[@cranefly23]

Claire, you scare me and inspire me at the same time. After everything that happened, you still kept recording and took the time to pass comment on the colours in the sky! I admire your attitude and tenacity.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Sorry the wind wrecked your tent. I once had my tent destroyed by wind in the desert, it was a bad night. Thank you for sharing.

[@davew1150]

Thankfully there was no harm done, just lessons learned. Glad you’re back safe and your appetite for further adventures is still strong. You definitely put the wild in WildBeare.

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Dave :)

[@hallysw0rld]

Love that you committed to the end. Love that you've shared it. No influencer perfection. Pure shit happens, deal with it excitement. Glad you got away safe though.

[@jeffers-7525]

Probably one of the most important vlogs you have done so far Clair. Its shows that sometimes despite vigorous planning, Mother nature can really kick your butt. Is great that you gave a talk about the trip at the end. Its shows integrity and really is a message that needs to be told. Its not always sunshine n smiles, things do go wrong.. glad you had a better trip out in the woods Clair and look forward to your next vlog.. Take care.. Jeff

[@stephenscrutton2061]

Wow Claire glad you got through it. It's a lesson leant and a memory.. The same has happened to me. Well done. The effing and jeffing was fun. Fab vid again.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

It’s a shame to see signs going up saying no camping. I’m a big believer in the right to roam & expression of freedom in nature. I guess there’s a few people who have trashed the place previously and ruined it for everyone else, very sad. Oh wow! The wind is horrendous! Eek! Can’t believe your tent pole broke. Scary stuff. Good idea to bug out before dark set in. Weather forecasts can be misleading. March & April are weird months, you can get all four seasons in one day! I’m sorry to hear you had a rotten experience but a good learning curve. Pleased that you got back in one piece. Thank you for your honesty & sharing your experience. ☺️

[@WildBeare]

Heyy yeh such a shame about the signs :( this was my 3rd time visiting Caider and I've never seen them before, they must be fairly new. Absolutely ridiculous that folk are being encouraged to snitch on respectful wild campers. I'm not a fan of an entire group of people being tarnished by the actions of a few idiots, but there you go. Agreed I usually find Spring to be colder and more unpredictable than winter, deffo a weird few months! Thanks so much for watching and hope you have a lovely eve :) 🌿Claire

[@92Pyromaniac]

@@IWalk-zl7xy So I guess when they get a call, some busybody has to get out of bed and climb halfway up a mountain to go turf the campers off? And anyone, anywhere, could take a quick look at the area on google maps and put in an anonymous call? I'm not saying people should abuse this system. But they could.. ;)

[@WildBeare]

@@IWalk-zl7xy Agreed, very sad sight to see especially knowing how respectful the vast majority of wild campers are.. you'd not see us or know we'd even been there. Cracking down on fires or big noisy groups making a mess I support, but this is not OK in my opinion

[@jasoncalvert758]

@@RubbishGimpy But if you set up a tent outside an underground station, drank beers and begged you'd soon be ignored by everyone 🤔

[@mayiavalefort5443]

When everything goes well, there is nothing to tell, you have had a real adventure. Quand tout se passe bien , il y as rien a raconter , la tu a fait une véritable aventure .

[@bikeroffthebeatentrack]

Hi Claire. I’ve been up Snowden a few times, and it’s somewhere that always has it’s own weather system. Last time I went, we started out in shorts and less than halfway up we ended up in warm kit and had to turn back due to zero visibility. And that was with a group of ex soldiers. There’s nothing big or tough about risking safety. You did the right thing getting out of there. If you don’t fancy carrying a proper bivvy bag, a tarp or bivvy sheet, such as a British military issue or DD tarp is much more compact. You can fold it in half and peg it down so it’s almost like a giant sleeping bag. Means you’ve got something water and wind proof to survive the night in until it’s safe to bug out. Also makes a decent groundsheet if the tent one gets damaged. Finally I always carry a few coiled metres of paracord. Useful for lots of things and makes a decent set of replacement laces. Looking forward to next video 👍

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, agreed Snowdon makes it's own weather, I've spent a lot of time on or around Snowdon over the years and sometimes I'm wondering why such bad weather so much of the time, then I drive up toward Capel Curig, look back at Snowdon and realise he's in the clouds and it's lovely and sunny everywhere else 😄 Yeh I need to start carrying something in the mountains really, I have an Alpkit bivi bag or a superlight tarp S I could take, I prefer the thought of the bivi bag as a waterproof cover it an emergency situation I think, so it'll probably be that. Thanks so much for watching and have a lovely eve :) Claire

[@RukDaWho]

Yup, what this guy says... Tarp n bivvy. You should bring both next time to illustrate the difference in hi wind conditions. When tent get wrecked, you can hop over to tarp. Be educational for many who post vids of tents getting wrecked by hi wind conditions. 😟

[@dodgem259]

What makes your videos unique among many is that you show what I like to call the 'Real life of camping', in a sense the trials and tribulations of a female because lets be honest here, there are somethings within the whole camping scene that will be different for both men and women even though many things are identical. You shows the highs and the lows of camping, the good and the bad, the happy, the sad, the funny and the frustration. Not everything is always glamorous many campers make it out to be. Emotions can get the better of you, times can get tough, things break, things need to be repaired, things need to be bought, things need to organised, things need to be structured, things need to be planned ahead because when it works it works well but when it goes wrong, it can go wrong badly, falls, slips, twisted ankles, broken bones. This is camping life and you show that to your viewers which I think it excellent.

[@stevewebb5178]

Claire. Although you had a disastrous wild camp, you seem to have learnt a lot from that. I've got to give you ten out of ten though for tenacity. You're an incredibly strong willed young lady who doesn't fear anything that's thrown your way. I've been wild camping for over 20 years now but your videos are always an inspiration. Keep the videos coming Claire. X

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks so much Steve, yep incredibly strong-willed which wasn't ideal in this situation haha. This was the first one that I didn't enjoy in the nearly 5 years that I've been wild camping, so that's not bad really. Glad to get this one done & onto better ones 😄thanks for watching :) 🌿 Claire

[@adrianbrown01]

You gave it your best on this one Claire, unfortunately it didn't go quite to plan for you. But at least you knew when to quit. Always better to be safe than sorry, and I reckon we'd all hate to hear of you having to be rescued due to an accident. like you say brush off and on to the next one when you're ready. stay safe and take care x

[@ryanc4748]

Wild camped on dartmoor that night and it was some of the strongest wind I've experienced lucky for me I pitched behind a torr otherwise I would have had to bail. I have a naturehike mongar 2 its modelled on the msr very similar and what I do in strong winds is to put your hiking poles in the ground , in the vestibule and raise them up to the cross poles on each end and this really helps in the wind. 🤘👍

[@braden8155]

I am glad you shared this video. This could actually save somebody's life. Just put it down to experience. I am glad you made it back safely. Love all your videos.

[@Olan...]

Thats just made me appreciate my Soulo even more now....never owned or pitched an MSR but have had several tents ...My golden rule is that a tent should be able to be pegged out in one piece before inserting poles....i dread the thought of being caught out and having to pitch an inner first when its howling wind and rain...Well done for recording this Clare and glad you got out safe :)

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Olan :) Mmm I can totally see why people spend out on a Hille! My Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 pitches in one go, I adore that tent but it's a 1.2kg heavier than this one I think (and not a 4 season).. mind you I think the Hille's are fairly heavy too. Thanks for watching and have a lovely eve :) Claire

[@Olan...]

@@WildBeare your welcome Claire but honestly where you camp you will be much better off and safer if you come over to The Dark side and sell a kidney to buy yourself a Hilleberg the extra weight is well worth it for the safety and security and there are other aspects of kit that can be tweeked with to save a few grams here and there but not your stove ok ;)

[@stpetie7686]

"I can feel my happy levels increasing." I don't know why but that line gave about 5 minutes worth of chuckle. Just found the channel bout an hour ago. So it's been a good morning.

[@helenhogan1719]

Oh Claire what a trip! We are so glad you got through it unscathed! Just one thing after another for you. Hope the ticks didn’t get you either! Really good to hear of the mountain weather forecast site. Can’t wait for your next adventure! Keep safe! Helen & Andy Hogan xxxx

[@WildBeare]

Hi Helen & Andy! Ooo yeh, I've started treating my hiking clothes with Permethrin now, had enough of the ticks already 😄 Thank you, it was a bit of a wonky one wasn't it haha. Have a lovely weekend you guys 🌿Claire

[@billthesilentwolf]

I love you Wildbeare. Your so cute and calm even in some of the worst problems. Maybe that comes with being a Mom. I can watch you all day and night and no matter how bad my day was you calm me down and make me smile. Can't be mad or bummed out watching your videos. Blessings to you Claire.

[@AlanHowellphotovideo]

Sometimes the tough adventures make the best learning experiences. You held it together well thoguh, and that says a lot about your character. As a lifelong climber/mountaineer, I noticed a couple things that could help. 1. That specific tent should have easily held up in that wind speed. The angle and tautness of the pitch means everything in high winds. You had the right idea with the windbreak, it just needed to be bigger, like a small mound, boulder, or even a bush. 2. Get some extra guylines or cordage (I usually recommend some hi-viz cord as to easily reflect and see at night when coming back into camp) and some sturdy tent stakes to utilize those extra guypoints on both the inside of the tent, and on the outside on the tent fly. Use ALL of the guypoints when guying out the tent as this creates the needed balance of tautness over the entire structure. This is absolutely crucial in keeping the tent from potential damage and in keeping you safe, warm, and dry. With today's computer designed tents, and if done poperly, it is not an exaggeration to withhold against winds of triple that speed, (especially in a mountianeering style tent). PRACTICE-PRACTICE-PRACTICE guying out the tent to where there is no wavy wrinkles or 'soft spots' causing a dip in the fabric, as this is what the wind has the most friction against. Those 'wavy wrinkles' mean the angle of pull on the guylines or stakes is a bit off, and needs equalization. It may seem a contradiction to have the tent 'tight' all over, but this is the game changing skill in high winds and actually helps protect the tent from wind vibration/harmonics. (As a side note, once you get it down to a science, showing how to properly guy out the tent would make for a great epsiode on it's own :-) . All the best on your next big adventure!

[@TrOgaN_]

MSR tents have a reputation for breaking in stong winds. I've had three and got rid of all of them because they just are not stong enough for sumit camps. You need at least 9mm Dac poles for sumit camps in the UK.

[@Demun1649]

You never mentioned Rules 1.0.0. Always carry spare laces. Rules 1.0.2 Always carry spare laces.

[@tanjamedema9935]

@@TrOgaN_ which tent do you use for a summit camp? I recently took this MSR out in heavy wind, and was scared poles would snap (which they fortunately didnt then).

[@TrOgaN_]

@@tanjamedema9935 In the past I've used a Soulo but i'm looking for something a bit lighter

[@pollenhead]

Very relieved you got back safely. Thanks for sharing some great scenic video, I've never seen that part of the world before. Sorry about your tent.

[@IntenseAngler]

Definitely an intense trip there Claire! It's interesting how some of the adventures that have the most adversities end up being some of our most memorable ones, eh. That was an absolutely gorgeous sunset on your way out by the way! Hope you have an awesome weekend my friend! Stay wild.... -John

[@WildBeare]

Cheers John! Ahh yeh it was so beautiful, really deceiving haha, I always expected if things were gonna go wrong it would be one of my rain-wind-bad visibility trips. Hope you had a lovely weekend too :) 🌿Claire

[@8008mattingly]

Glad your safe

[@CrowPal]

As others have said, checklists are good. Either have a master checklist that includes the kitchen sink so you can omit the items you don't need for a particular trip, or have multiple checklists to suit the different types of trip you do. Either way, it's comforting to know you have everything you need when you set off. At the same time, it's good to save weight, and I liked your idea of sleeping in the tent regardless of the failed frame. I'm sure that would have worked as a survival measure, possibly preferable to hurrying back to the car in failing light. Glad you got out OK.

[@youtubemakesmedothis7280]

Especially after havinug injured your right ankle--and ironic that it was the right boot lace that gave out. Glad your physio has paid off.

[@ronniemathieson17]

Wow! That was a tough gig but lessons learned Claire. Every day’s a school day and we’re all students. 👍

[@theg-man7868]

This is what memories are made of. Reminds me of a night on Dartmoor, it really kicked my butt, totally unexpected. But do you know what, one of my best experiences. Love looking back at it. So, onwards to the next adventure. Just got a new tent,so backdown to the Moor again. 👍

[@WildBeare]

Ahh yay, yeh I haven't warmed to this one yet, maybe I will in time 😄 Ooo happy New Tent, and happy camping :D thanks so much for watching and have a lovely eve :) Claire

[@chrisgodfrey8827]

I also had a night on Dartmoor like this. As the sun went down the wind was OK. 2 hours later it's blowing a hoolie and my tent had collapsed on top of me. Had no choice really but stick my knees up and sit it out till the morning. High winds were not forecast. What did I learn? Avoid pitching a tent on top of a hill and try not to cut corners buying a cheap tent from the local cash and carry shop.

[@crosbyong]

Thank you for the honest video, and admission of “not-so-wise” but understandable “stubbornness” to brave the elements. I’ve vicariously learned many good lessons.

[@RubbishGimpy]

I've never watched a camper/hiker who looses or breaks so much equipment in such a relatively short space of time as Wildbeare, the Drone Killer. I like seeing the reality aspect though. Anyone who camps knows its not all comfort and scenery. Kudos for putting yourself in this environment.

[@WildBeare]

Honestly, it's ridiculous. If I weren't stubborn as hell there's no way I'd be able to continue making these videos because the constant breaking & losing of stuff is insanely expensive but also tiring.. constantly sending things to be fixed or trying to sort out replacements etc. I'm kinda hoping that'll be it for a while 😄 Thanks so much for watching, and have a lovely eve :) 🌿Calamity Claire

[@BulldogBadger]

Drone killer 👏🤣🤣🤣

[@WildBeare]

@@BulldogBadger 😄😄

[@SmithandWesson22A]

we have all had disasters. broken tents. broken hammocks that dump your bum in the middle of a deep sleep, slips and falls that bruise, stinging insects or plants ( I am in Australia, where everything wants to kill you). And yet, we look back fondly at these misadventures. We are a little bit crazy. Must be the love of the outdoors and fresh air. Peace and love to you all.

[@happyguy61]

Murphy’s Law definitely in play Claire lol … your commitment and perseverance is something to be admired. Amazing scenery as always. You live to fight another day!💕

[@alisterthompson1797]

Well done for giving it a go Clare!!! Bad experience aside, the scenery was epic so it wasn't a wasted trip even if you did end up damaging your tent. I think you should give Cnicht another try now that you know what weather service to check. Like you say, 3rd time lucky! 🤞 Really enjoy watching your channel, looking forward to seeing your next adventure!

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Alister, it's really beautiful there isn't it, and I did enjoy the first few hours haha! I might go back one day 😬 So glad you like my lil channel, thanks so much for watching and have a lovely eve :) Claire 🌿

[@DDLovett]

That was brilliant. You did so well to get a video of that. Most folk would just forget the camera and get the heck out of there. You are a brave lady for sure.

[@catherinewalks1207]

Much learning, time spent out in nature is never wasted. Glad you got through ok. Still wishing you good weather sometime in the future!

[@WildBeare]

Thank you Catherine, me too 😄🥰 have a lovely eve :) Claire

[@robshirewood5060]

I used to forget many things when i began enjoying outdoor life, once it nearly cost me my life in a blizzard on the Brecon's. That experience, led me to making a checklist system that i used for packing my kit every time. I also colour code my kit. After that i never forgot anything and always had a back up item, especially of critical items. The old military adage "Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance" is something i always remember, it is vital when putting yourself into situations that are potentially hazardous. As a medic i always go by the rule check , check and check again. Planning and Preparation Prevents Pain too. Love your video experiences, and thanks for the advice on the Mountain Weather Service i had never heard of them. Stay safe, all the best, keep smiling it's lovely.

[@wanderingheathen8290]

Thank you for not only posting your amazing trips, but your failed attempts or errors. I love that you're so transparent with your viewers, and love your channel.✨

[@GreencampRhodie]

I'd say you're trip was a HUGE success - you showed courage & determination, withdrew when risk increased, got out safely, learned lessons, & have shared your lessons. Salutary reminder regards having PACE plans / backups for equipment & weather. Great tip about MWIS. I never leave home without a bivvy bag / shelter, even for day walks.

[@JimothyOnionThief]

Hi Claire, found your channel recently. Saw your other Cnicht video, that mountain seems to be bad luck for you! Glad you managed to find out about the mountain area forecasts, you really should always check those before going out into really remote exposed areas. Lesson learned I guess!

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, welcome to my lil channel :) yes Cnicht and I do not get along for some reason 😄 Yehh.. I can't believe I'd not heard of the mountain forecasts before, never crossed my mind while I looked on BBC weather & such haha, lesson learned indeed. Thanks for watching and have a lovely eve 🌿Claire

[@Spectacled-Bear]

What doesn't break you make you stronger etc. Unless you're a tent. Smashed it Claire, well done! Your vids are always such excellent fun. I always carry one of those emergency bags with me, silver and bright orange, no weight, no volume, quick 'n easy, high viz. I have an Alpkit and a Blizzard, can't recommend either as haven't had to use, but sure they do the job. Never really notice it's there, but reckon I'll be glad it is when my day turn out like yours :) Love your work. Keep it comin'

[@BentbrooksRambles]

Pssst…permethrin for ticks. I love how you take things in stride, reflecting on experiences, and growing from them. You might consider a Hilleberg tent if you plan on that sort of mountain camping. Very expensive, very durable. … I was struck by how beautiful this trip was, despite the issues. Spectacular terrain! Thank you, as always, for sharing. Cheers!

[@WildBeare]

Heyy yesss, after this trip I ordered permethrin and have started treating a few bits, hopefully it'll help and I can stop worrying about them quite so much :) Ahh thanks, yep I can definitely see why people spend out on a Hille. I can't afford one at the moment but I may get one eventually.. I'll need to offset the extra weight somehow too if possible (I got this tent because it was light but clearly it's not ideal for strong gales). It was so beautiful wasn't it, very deceiving 😄 Thanks so much for watching and have a lovely weekend :) Claire

[@richardthomson203]

As a Scottish skier in the mountains over winter, I know full well how quickly conditions can deteriorate and become life threatening. Visibility can disappear and close in around you, wind in itself can be very damaging as well as plunging the temperature. But hey having said that, there's also the wonderful upside of views, amazing scenery and of course great pistes ! You survived, no one died, it's a bit like life itself, can be finger lickin good and then sometimes just plain arsewipin bad ! So take heart young lady, you put it down to experience and walk forward, drone in one hand, rucksack in the other !! 👍

[@aepage3165]

Oh wow, what an unfortunate symphony of mild disasters! One time for setting up the tent when it's already windy is to peg the corners down before attempting to erect it. It's always a challenge, but that can help with the actual setup a bit.

[@WildBeare]

Haha I know, so many in one trip 😄 Ooo yeh, that's a really good idea, thank you :)

[@HLsab]

Handled it like a champ Clare , well done .

[@davidroberts1816]

The SF bivi is light inexpensive big and waterproof it also packs small Saved me in Scotland Your a trooper Claire keep up the good work

[@Dogbury]

Don’t be hard on yourself - you had a proper epic on a hill, and those make the best stories and sometimes the best memories. Good work!

[@matthewg7835]

No apology necessary at all! One of your best videos yet! Lots of excitement and lots of learning shared here. Sometimes when thing go wrong it makes for the best footage and storyline. Great stuff keep it up!

[@miketaylor6700]

ClaireBeare!!! What a beautiful landscape! It’s amazing! It’s too bad it turned out so treacherous!

[@dthomas3065]

Such a starkly beautiful place If one spends enough time in remote places odds are eventually things will go south. Thanks for posting this video your perseverance gets my respect and admiration

[@sarayuki8540]

Not everyday is a good day. Glad you shared this. Ppl need to know it happens to everyone.

[@rogbolt7916]

It was refreshing to watch something not quite go the way it should! Your persistence and resilience is a huge credit to you, all with a smile on your face, so uplifting to watch, even the little screams made me chuckle. Fantastic scenery, there has to be a part 3 when you finally conquer the demons there, and no broken kit!

[@BaldyFella]

Bless you Claire. You have an indomitable, lovely spirit. 'Every lesson is a blessing' as the saying goes.

[@kentneil7100]

New video title..... Crazy girl does crazy wind does crazy damage to MSR tent lol Fair play to you Claire, another great video and very informative so thank you for sharing...... Looking forward to the next adventure

[@jenkinsmig]

Well at least you had an experience you can learn from, and you survived uninjured. Good luck on your next trip

[@gw4550]

Oh christ! Poor you. On the plus side. Great views! Take care out there dear.

[@kato119]

I like all your videos and I liked this one too. It made me chuckle because it reminded me of numerous misadventures I've had in the wilds too. Worse than forgetting your stove though is only having two matches and the wind blowing them both out.... Have fun in the wilds, all the best.

[@keenymeeny2]

GOOD ON YA. I would probably have hunkered down, as been up one of the Bens here and it was windy as get out ! Tent/bivi no go, and like you I was knackd so , found a wee space between the rocks sleeping bag and few extra layers. Not the greatest night but hey still here . Well done and nice blog

[@pot6876]

Great video, we all lean so much more when the normal gone away for the day! you came out the other side wiser and stronger well done

[@tauchersmiddy]

Live whith the situation, live in the situation. Sorry for the broken Parts😞. The best experience are written with blood, swet and tears💪. Thank you for sharing these whits us👍. With these things the true adventure begins. Greetings from Germany.

[@fromnh6634]

I love it when a hiker isn’t afraid to pack up and go home. That mountain will be there when you are ready to return. Great point about the Bivy as a backup.

[@owenmullarkey1911]

Been and ran the fell race there,,my tent was blown down in Capel Curig with my wife and 2 little children but was rescued by a friend who took us to Criccieth in an old miners cottage for the night. Thank you Mrs Hughes and family.

[@ipedros7]

Goes to show how it can go. Good job not missing coffee with the backup kit. Carrying something I can use as a splint and duck tape to fix it to pole section and isolate sharp edges is good as it a small DD ul tarp pitched, partly over tent, with a higher angle to ground to help deflect wind from tent (and even better you carry walking poles). Worse comes to worse, tent and or tarp can become bivvy bag or their own. Sometimes worth it just for the sake of less tent flapping and extra comfort. All the best and look forward to future videos.

[@G0ingNative]

Thanks for sharing an honest video. Things can go wrong very quickly and happen to even the most experienced. You handled the situation well. A good lesson for all. ☺☺😇😇

[@philip7769]

You live big, you learn big, you grow bigger. That experience to many may seem a loss but it really was a win win for you. My God how much you learnt and grew from that is immeasurable! Well done! 👏👏💪

[@WildBeare]

Ahh, thank you Phil! Yep lessons learnt, sometimes the hard way is the most effective teacher 😄Have a great Easter! 🌿Claire

[@balabakau]

Thank you for taking us with you on your adventure

[@jimwulstan8592]

Claire you’re a trooper, maybe not for you but from this side of the camera it was great entertainment. Keep up with the good work.

[@WildBeare]

Haha thank you Jim, glad you enjoyed it :) have a great Easter! Claire 🌿🐻

[@kevinbungles]

Oh WB, at least your safe and lessons learnt. FairPlay to you for giving it a go.

[@Jerry10939]

Always have a plan B. I was on a bivouac at Ft. Bliss Texas back in the mid eighties. We had a freak storm at night with a lot of rain, and we believe a tornado nearby. I was in an army pup tent that is two shelter halves snapped together. Each soldier at the time carried one half of the tent. Three tent pole sections around a foot long each, a tent rope and five pretty rugged tent pegs, painted orange for some reason. We had our tents in a rows with two people each in them. We also had a large GP medium tent about 36 feet long and 18 feet wide. And some smaller GP tents about 18x18 feet . Well nearly all the pup tents stayed up but flooded out a bit. But the larger tents all came down. We spent the next couple of hours getting the tents back up. We were taught to dig a drainage ditch around our small pup tents. In a regular rainy night it would be fine but, I think we were in a flood plain. So the ditch did nothing for us. Our sleeping bags were all wet. But we used the hot exhaust from our armored personnel carriers to dry the out. Because of that night and seeing how good our little tents held up, I still have an army pup tent. It’s made from cotton duck fabric , so it’s a bit heavy. Not something ultralight campers want to carry. We generally used to make what we called a Tanker’s roll. Laid out shelter half on the ground, placed our sleeping bag on top of it and the poles and pegs laid out on top of the sleeping bag. Some also put on a wool blanket. Then we folded over the shelter half covering the sleeping bag and rolled it up. Tied it securely with the tent rope and placed it in a wet weather bag. We would either secure it to our rucksack, put in a duffel bag or keep it separate. It was one thing we had to take with us even if we didn’t take our other gear. They wanted to make sure we had something in case we were stranded somewhere. I know light nylon tents are easier to carry, but I worry about the small pegs and tent poles braking. Which has happened to me a couple times. I guess there is a trade off. Light and easy but flimsy in the wind and noisy. Never had a problem with noise sleeping in an army tent. Especially when you live out of one for an extended period of time. Like in Desert Storm we used the larger tents.

[@willpotter8343]

I’ve been a Scottish Munro-bagging wild camper for 3 decades and have re-equipped with lightweight gear in recent times. The heaviest element of my gear is my 4-season Hilleberg Akto and that’s weight worth carrying. There is a limit to how light I am willing to go in the sometimes extreme UK climatic conditions. Also love the peso-electric ignition on the pocket rocket deluxe.

[@dpax100]

Oh no Claire, that was close pity about your tent but nothing that can't be fixed. Thanks for sharing till the next one !

[@johnvanek2931]

Great attitude when things got windy. Snowden is a beautiful area.

[@johnimmins7302]

Oh dear Claire, I felt for you in the wind with your tent being destroyed. Glad you got back to your car ok and looking forward to your next venture. My grandson is in love with you, he is only ten but has good taste.

[@joemabry9643]

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! You said it was gonna be rough. Stay safe wild one! Thank you!

[@darthsarcastus1064]

We've all been there, keep pushing forward. Better days will come.

[@johnhempsall4644]

Always use a biviy bag even in a tent. My stove never leaves my burghan. All lessons to be learned from. Your safe and all is well. Take care stay strong and stand firm.

[@nikkigoldsmith3909]

OMG Claire, what a nightmare for you, brave girl for sticking with it. Glad you got home safely.

[@darrellanderson1120]

I'm glad you're okay!

[@peterneumann7145]

You are awesome Claire . I feel like a whimp even in a shower these days . Remember being on all 4 on cader idris . Wind is 5he enemy

[@alexhuxley3355]

Nothing wrong with making mistakes - thanks for sharing.

[@stevenladrig9592]

I'm glad you're safe I would been doing the same thing you did get to hang out there at 95 mph that's a lot of wind God was with you that day God bless you try and stay safe

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍 .. you covered most of the lessons learned. One more for what it is worth .. Pre-departure Checklists. Perhaps a schlep, but the consequences of leaving some important 'stuff' behind could result in more than just being a schlep. I once forgot to take with a container in which I could boil water (for some reason, I had removed it from the pouch in which it nested with a non-metal water bottle) Brain dead moment, yep. Checklist now = never again. Take care ..

[@mikepowell2776]

Under the old Beaufort Scale 95 kph would have been a ‘Whole Gale’, now it’s referred to as ‘Storm, Force 10.’ Advice to mariners is to seek immediate shelter, preferably before its onset and if in port, stay there. I’m amazed you could even stand up in that. I really enjoy your videos doing things we were often not brave enough to try with much less developed equipment 50+ years ago. I lived near the foot of the Rhynogs for some years but have only discovered what’s on top from your excellent videos. Seriously grateful. Best wishes.

[@timstephenson8752]

Oh me. Bless your heart, watching from Alabama.

[@donjose4656]

Que de péripéties ! Je regarde toujours vos vidéos avec beaucoup d'intérêt et de plaisir. Soyez prudente et prenez soin de vous. Salutations de France...

[@robertwhite7338]

Thank you for keeping it real. Glad you got home safe. Not all trips go as planned.

[@EarthWatcher736]

Lessons learned and you are wiser for it. Thanks for the mountain weather forecast tip. Stay safe !

[@user-David-Alan]

So glad you are ok. Sorry about your tent. Please take care and stay well.

[@iknowyoureright8564]

You are a legend Claire.

[@MrRichie29]

Well done for womening it out, your a very brave lady... Quite impressive... Keep up the fabulous outdoor activities which you create, go go lady..... X

[@davidcarter8457]

Another great video, and a real experience! Experience is what you’re left with, when you don’t get what you came for.

[@nicwp7320]

i love Cnicht, omg you had a mare you had, what could go wrong went wrong but at least it didn't happen in the middle of the night!!but the mountain will still be there another day.. as long as you are safe that is all that matters