Winter Wild Camp - British Army Basha and Bivi Bag- Dec 2020

Time to hit the forests again for a wild camp.
Never done a winter camp before, so thought we'd give it a go before the weather got too tasty. Although definitely willing to have a bash in worse weather. It got fairly chilly, but stayed above freezing, so we haven't managed to join the below zero club. It's something to aim for :) along with a snow camp. Although should be able to crack those to together.
We got bumped from our first choice by one of the land owners guy. He was pretty cool, didn't go mad about us being there, just made it clear we couldn't stay, but was good enough to suggest another fairly local spot, which is where we ended up.
Jay went for a more "glampy" style with a full on tent, table and chair, it wanted to get closer to nature, so opted for the standard army issue basha and bivi combo. Worked as expected, kept me out of what weather we did have, warm and dry.
We made use of a Swedish fire log for a bit of extra heat and light, it burned for around 3.5 hours.
All in all, a fun evening eating, drinking and talking scheisse, so no change there then :)

[@123colinfrost]

Nice video lads.

[@owtnabowt2723]

Cheers Old Dog... . That was one of our first "cold weather" camps. Done a few more since, lol

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy awesome.. that is how I would sleep in a bivi .. not sinched up .. like a tomb … cheers buddy , my Army bivi is ordered .. cheers 🍻

[@owtnabowt2723]

Cheers. Just watched your "first wild camp" vid. Always good to get out with your mates on a woodland bender. Surprised it was your first but I bet the wild camp bug has bitten 👍 looking forward to the next.

[@justluvfishinguk]

@@owtnabowt2723 cheers buddy .. I’ve camped for 20 years on motorbikes… had caravans for similar.. had motorhome for 4 years as well .. but first time wild camping in woods .. had Awesome time .. I’ll be mixing it up this year .. wild camping .. plus me camping in big Bertha … all the best buddy cheers Chris & Sam

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

@@owtnabowt2723 cheers buddy.. was a good first wood wild camp really enjoyed the peace in the forest .. was so shocked how nice it was .. & seenthe white deer was Awesome.. cheers my friend all the best cheers Chris & Sam

[@richmanbad]

Looked like you enjoyed making that video. I will have to get back out wild camping. A bit easier in Scotland to wild camp.

[@owtnabowt2723]

Cheers Rich, Its always a lot of fun. I need to get back up into Scotland, I have a mountain to conquer...lol

[@henrybowden9907]

I have a British army bivvy bag and basha, and together they weigh almost as much as my Vango Tempest tent so I might as well take the tent and be more comfortable. More expensive tents will, of course weigh even less.

[@owtnabowt2723]

Hi Henry, thanks for dropping by. I suppose it depends on what experience you're after. I have tents, hammocks, newer tarps etc, and its true that modern equipment is lighter in weight and I may change the kit I use if I know where I'm going and what the conditions will be like, but the basha is so versatile its definitely earned its weight in my rucksack.

[@billyaitken1713]

🇬🇧👏👏👏first 'Tuber I've seen giving tarp clamps a mention! Hobgoblin too 😍🍺

[@owtnabowt2723]

I love the tarp clamps, adds a whole new level of versatility to any piece of kit...as long as you get it done before the hobgoblin 😅. Heres another video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/banXZpKJptRsfJY ) which shows the clamps being used on the BA gortex bivi, and is the main reason I initialy bought them, cos I didn't want to go poking holes in all my kit. Thanks for watching Billy, and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel grow. Stay safe and have fun - Andy

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

He might have Carried it in, you were using it. Bloody hell you were setting that Basha and Bivi for hours. Right I’m going to set my Bivi up. Right let’s get the Bivi up.

[@owtnabowt2723]

Hi Michael, thanks for taking time to comment. Watching it back, it does look like it took forever to get the Basha up..lol

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Good camp guys .. Cheers & Sam

[@owtnabowt2723]

Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. Just checked your channel, looks like you're getting some good camps in yourselves :)

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

@@owtnabowt2723 cheers buddy.. enjoyed your vids .. this year we are one weekend in big Bertha..the following weekend in tents , mixing it all up lol .. some wild camping thrown in as well .. we have subscribed to your channel .. will be watching all your vids ... stay safe .. cheers & Sam

[@d232235f]

Who filmed the closing shot Andy? Great vid btw 👍

[@owtnabowt2723]

Mornin' Steve,hope you're well, and thanks for commenting. Cameras on a tripod and the slow zoom was added afterwards. Did you go past the titles shot. There's one last bit. Cant believe they've locked us down again, that bloody kettle will be boiled dry by the time I get up yo you :(

[@d232235f]

@@owtnabowt2723 looked very professional Andy, well done! We're fine up north matey, same old same old... 🥱 Keep the vids coming and stay safe matey 👍

[@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177]

7:56 who needs friends with spacial awareness? :-)

[@owtnabowt2723]

All adds to the comic relief. LOL, He did such a good job of repairing the scorch marks though that I forgive him.