CAR CAMPING FAIL! Nearly Stranded In Wales | VAN LIFE UK
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- WHAT A NIGHTMARE! Everything gone wrong in this fail of a car camping trip in wales! From the rain following us everywhere to nearly getting stranded in snowdonia... Hoping my Van Life journey doesn't get any worse but sadly in next weeks video it does... #vanlife #carcamping #camping #camper #wildcamping
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Well.. sometimes camps simply don't go to plan 🤦♂️. That's the downside of winter car camping I guess... Wet, cold and raining. I hope you enjoyed watching me suffer in this one though 😂 and if you would like to pop some fuel in the tank then here's how 🙂👍: www.patreon.com/brendanexplores
I don't get why this channel doesn't have more subscribers! It's brilliant. A bit of a wet, wild adventure in this one!
Thank you mate, appreciate you saying that 🙂. Hopefully one day I can do this full time 🤞
@@BrendanExplores I hope you get to as well. It's a great thing to do but hard to make money at I think if you do do it full time.
It's a fairly young channel, he will get there. He's about to blow up.
Hi Bren ,Wow you smashed that breakfast to pieces 🤣🤣🤣🤣great show as usual bruv..ps hope things are improving with the car…👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks buddy and absolutely! That breakfast was amazing 😋. Sadly the car is in a bad way and the final car camp video will be next week 😢 sad times but I'll be back, don't you worry!
My favorite car camping RUclips channel! You have inspired me to one day have my own little journey in the crazy, undeprictable world that is the car camping world. Keep em coming! We can't get enough of em 💪
Thanks for saying that mate 🙂 means a lot 👍. Sadly next week will be the last car camp due to the car breaking down... 😢. I made a post on my community tab about it. But I'll be back in the road soon! 👍
@@BrendanExplores Ahh darn! 😢 Hope it's not too serious and it's a quick, cheap fix! Honestly that little Renault Grand Scenic truly surprised me! We look forward to seeing you back on the road again and be part of whatever journey you'll get yourself into this time hahah! 🙂 Stay awesome & stay safe!
Great video, it always rain in Wales, glad you got the car unstuck.Sad too hear about your car.🏴🚙⛺️
Cheers buddy and yup.. sadly but when it doesn't damm is it beautiful 👍. Hoping to get back on the road soon mate 🙂
One of my fave channels to watch keep it up 👍
Thank you very much 🙂 glad your enjoying the videos 👍
Great video again Brendan - Keep them coming!
Cheers buddy 🙂 appreciate it 👍
electric blankets are a life saver in this weather 😆
Absolutely! It's really helped me 🙂👍
Brilliant as always Brendon haha 👏🏻
Thank you mate 🙂🙏👍
Was a great adventure pal! Here's many more and no more getting stuck 🙏👍
It was brilliant mate, even if it rained on our heads all day 😂. Plenty more to come in the new year!
I am disabled and if I am in too much pain to have a shower i use nivea biodegradable cleansing wipes its good for dry skin as well also dolgellau is pronounced doll geck i nearest i can get it as the English language doesn't a sound to describe the Ll in welsh .
Thanks for the wipes tip and the pronunciation clarification 👍 glad your enjoying the videos 🙂
For a good wipe down...try and find thicker wetwipes, I think Huggies has them, natural with a texture. There also exist washcloths wetwipes. Action sells them but they are not in the UK..poundshop will do the trick. Good luck!
Thanks for the tip mate 👍 appreciate it, I'll take a look 🙂
When are you likely to have another camp with Dave Outdoor you 2 are great laugh.
Good to see your mate came out of the ditch alright.
That definitely won't be long mate 😁 just need to get back on the road first 👍
Sorry to hear about your car mate on instagram. Hopefully the new year is better for you and I'll be helping you out where I can :)
Cheers John, appreciate that buddy! Plans are already in motion to get back on the road soon and thank you for your help 🙏👍
Great vid again mate..loving the channel...👍♥️
Thanks mate 🙂 appreciate you leaving a comment 👍
i'd say water wipes are the best bet. bit pricey but 99.9% water with 0.1% fruit extract. amazing quality
Ahh nice one 👍 appreciate the tip 🙂 thank you
great trip lads, sometimes just nice to get out, even with wet feet :) Cheers.
Couldn't agree more mate 👍. Having a challenge can make it more fun sometimes 🙂
The shower pouch...two fellows in us designed,large tough no garbage.
Nice one! 👍 Thanks for the suggestion mate 🙂
Great video as always pal. I moved from Whitchurch Shropshire to North Wales a place called pen y cea just down the road from Llangollen love it. Me and my partner are thinking of getting a small van and doing a micro camper 😊
Thanks Andy, appreciate that mate 👍 congrats on the move as well 🙂. Go for it and have fun! 😁
Love the video. You are helping me through stressful trauma at the mo.
I hope to get back out car camping next week. Its been 3 weeks absence for me and feeling it. Great that Matti is with you. Stay blessed both. Lady Car Camper 🇬🇧 👍🏿
Thank you and I hope things improve for you soon 🙏
@Brendan Explores here here! 🙏
@@BrendanExplores Thank you 😊 well today felt needed to get away, so on a car camp right now, it was time to get back out after watching you and Matti.
Have new car mattress and what a upgrade. Back and body feels better 😌 just lying on it in car compared to old bed set up. Hoping new foam bed gives me a more Pleasant 💤. Plan to do a massive hike at day light. Getting away so helps with my well-being. Love the countryside air. Just the escape makes a huge difference even if short lived. Stay blessed and safe 🙏🏾🇬🇧 Solo Lady Car camper
@@mattisadventures @Brendan Explores Thank you 😊 well today felt needed to get away, so on a car camp right now, it was time to get back out after watching you and Matti.
Have new car mattress and what a upgrade. Back and body feels better 😌 just lying on it in car compared to old bed set up. Hoping new foam bed gives me a more Pleasant 💤. Plan to do a massive hike at day light. Getting away so helps with my well-being. Love the countryside air.
Rodney's Pillar has great views.....shame it's crumbling and has the fences up!!
Yeh we got a taste of what we would see, definitely one to return to 🙂
It's 5 miles and takes about 90 mins 😁
No mushrooms or beans? Bloody savage 🤣
I thought the same 😂 need to teach him the ways of the full English 👍😋
On the topic of wet wipes pal, the jangro patient wipes in the tub are exceptional quality, strong construction smell fantastic and last my entire family ages, I get them from a company in Sheffield ace janitorial, happy carcamping ✌️ ♥
Cheers for the tip Gareth 👍 I'll look them up mate 🙂 thank you
You do make me smile B, You're right life doesn't always pan out how you want it too.... But you've got to have a bloody good laugh while trying 😉 Thanks for making a shitty day worth while Brendan & Matti ❤x
That's good to hear and exactly 👍 you have to roll with the punches sometimes and we still have a great adventure in this one 🙂
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Hi Brendan try Vivactive large wet wipes for adults .
Shame about the rain, good wet weather gear is a must. Loving your videos keep the faith 🚗
Cheers Pat, I'll have a look at them 🙂. This wasn't the most pleasant trip but we had fun 👍
Another fab video brendan had to laugh when u had to wait for your pizza 🤣🤣 hope it was worth the wait 🤣 look forward to your next adventure xx
Cheers Sandra 👍😂 yeh it was funny in the end. Got some weird looks from the waitress though!
What about a damp flannel in a sponge bag? Throwing away wipes isn’t great for the environment. You could have some liquid soap. Rinse it in your collapsible bowl.
I've done the Precipice Walk. Shame it's not longer.....long way to drive for 3.5 mile hike.
Yeh I really want to do it as well to be fair and we were hoping to do a few things on this trip but the weather beat us 😂👍
Dolgellau is pronounced Dol-Geth-Lie. Cracked me up when you started calling it Dolgelly.
😂😂 cheers for the clarification lol. I had no idea
@@BrendanExplores I understand. I used to call it Dol-Gell-Low for the first few times of going into Wales, back in the day. Still pronounce Ruthin wrong now.
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned, Home Bargains do to huge body wipe like a wet wipe well it is a wet wipe, but adult size.
No one's mentioned that one yet mate 👍 thanks for the tip! I'll take a look 🙂
I came across a video I hadnt seen which is always a bonus. Looked good fun even if it didnt go to plan but thats ok, it keeps it real. I laughed at Matti sleeping oblong. 😀 Take care guys.
Big body wipes If you want the ideal. I use them after obstacle races etc. However, Aldi wipes are good cost value. Sainsbury's own are 'wetter' if you prefer that
Thanks for the suggestion mate 👍 are they expensive then those big body wipes? I may stick with Aldi then 🙂
@@BrendanExplores having just checked I can't find big body wipes anymore. Looks like my 5 year old supply maybe my last! They weren't cheap. There are other similar brands around now but most the time a pack of wipes from Aldi is better
Great video as usual Brendan. Fabulous breakfast in Dolgellau. Did you you really get the drone up in that weather?
Thank you very much 🙂 the breakfast made it for me to be fair 😋. Yup, got the drone up in the only 10 minutes it didn't rain lol
Brendan it is proven that not washing for a month is very good for our skin, complection etc, missing a day or two here or there won't kill you, you can do it buddy a big strapping lad like yourself
Shame about the motor, I'm finding it exciting to see where your path will be taking us next
Love watching your videos, very refreshing
Cheers 👍
I'll have to give that a try Dave 😂👍 although the wife may complain lol. Your right though, a day or two roughing it doesn't do anyone any harm. I'll be back at the start of the year mate, I'm determined 😁
@@BrendanExplores Awesome see you then then
Take care 🙏
Hi Brendan I’m on catch up again and waiting for the new van build… but my question is:- how are you filming the shots whilst walking?? Drone control, selfie stick or an invisible stick?? 😂😂
Don't those wet wipes leave residue? Wipe them on smooth surface and you can see the chemical trails.
These ones are ok to be fair 👍 water based
Hi mate where can I get the Velcro that you’ve stuck on your car windows, great vlog btw!
I brought mine from Amazon buddy 👍 double sided sticky velcro 🙂. I may have a link to it in the description
Bummer! I really wanted to go to the pub with you guys! Maybe next time? 😁❤️
Once I get back on the road, I'll be doing a few pub stops I think 😁
you cant beat the weather, brendan -Its the weather that beats you (metaphically speaking) You gave us a good video with good content so good on yer! Bessy regs-Kenny
Cheers Kenny, your right mate 👍 especially when your in the UK 😂
GREAT CHANNEL YOU GOT
Thanks Mark 👍 appreciate that mate 🙂
Was it just me getting the visuals of you setting a tent up in a garden while getting the audio of Matty getting stuck in a ravine?
I think it is just my device being weird 😣
😂 no worries mate, hope you enjoyed the video 🙂👍
You can get wipes with 100percent water can't remember where tho I'm using that thermal stuff from toolstaion for window covers,they literally just push in flush if you cut them bit slightly bigger I'm thinking bout stapling black felt to mine maybe both side or least one
Thanks for the tip mate 🙂 I'll have to take a look at tool station for those covers 👍 any idea as to what I need to search for to find the matieiral?
YBS General Purpose ThermaWrap Insulation 600mm x 7.5m
You’re laugh gets me it always makes me giggle 😅that breakfast looked beautiful though I did miss you cooking with your trusty ridge monkey I have watched other RUclipsrs use them but you are the king of the ridge monkeys 😊
😂😂 thanks Sheila 😁 glad you enjoyed the video and don't you worry, I'll be cooking again before you know it 👍
Llandovery is a nice place good area you got the dam to visit and tym sion cati
Nice one 👍 I'll put it on my list of places 🙂
😂😅Brilliant you tried hard to beat the rain. Great videos, the ups and downs 👍😁
Cheers Tina, we went all over the try and escape but sadly it wasn't to be 😂
Where is that “waterfall” walk near Rodney’s Pillar? Been up Rodney’s pillar so many times and never knew that was there.
That waterfall was at lake vyrnwy 🙂👍
The best wipes I've heard of are the Conti SoSoft wipes in conjunction with a skin cleansing foam. They are for washing patients when they are unable to get to the shower. So cant see why they would be a bad idea for car camping for a wash in the hills? Been loving your videos and I'm from Oswestry so nice to see someone from so close going to places I've been before also and have a good time
Cheers for the suggestion Tim 👍 I'll take a look at them! Glad your enjoying the channel and it's good to hear from someone in Shropshire 🙂
Hi, a fellow Oswestrian here! I too have had a few replies from Brendan recently. I find him a really nice,polite chap and informative too. Just letting you know, although you may have already seen them, that his first videos are of Shrewsbury then go on a bit further to Llanrhaeadr Waterfall, Lake Vyrnwy etc., gradually getting further away from his home. Really interesting for us locals!
@@wendyjones3953 that's lovely to say Wendy 🙂 thank you for those kind words 👍
Cleansing wipes most places sell them, body care in Claremont Street are reasonable priced
Ahh nice one 👍 thanks for the suggestion Louise 🙂
some awesome car camping spots at black mountain pass in brecon becon and forest near horseshoe route for Pen Y Fan both in wales, just come from my winter car camp last week and i survived didnt freeze insteading was sweating! (had no heating)
That's great to hear mate! Did you have a good sleeping bag? I have to really get back on the road asap and explore more of these places 🙂
@@BrendanExplores i took summer rated sleeping bag and duvet but had to dash the duvet away and slept with the sleeping bag wide open, it was way too warm, also had the back windows open a fist lenght, from that experience i know i can survive cold nights! defo check out brecon becon!
Another goodie thank you ..🤔...I liked the music too...who is it ?
Cheers mate and I'm not 100% sure but I think the artist is called Sture Sutturburb 🙂👍
I have to say I've never heard Dolgellau pronounced like that before! 🤣🤣🤣
Yeh looking back it was a weird way to say it 🤣🤣
FYI - when Public Hot Showers or Planet Fitness Gym is not available I stumbled upon wet filtered water wash cloth since I carry bleach between laundry mat I soak rinse ready to wipe for Another Day no residue fresh. Thanks for Sharing the Spontaneous Adventure.💪 👍👍⬆️. ☘️🚙☘️
That's a good tip mate 👍 thanks you! I'll have to take a look and getting something similar. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for leaving a comment 🙂
Beautiful I got half way up the falls, definitely a walking boots challenge
It's a glorious place and absolutely, wouldn't do it I'm winter again lol
@@BrendanExplores Summer is better as the water is calmer. Would love to get to the top but have to be careful with my back as I have a herniated disc, doesn't stop me just have to extra careful.
Bless Ya Both x
I'm not sure I'd want to eat beans on a car camping trip ;-)
I totally understand 😂😂👍
Doll - gell - eye. The locals call it Doll for short.
Next time you're in the area, try the Panoramic Walk in Barmouth, I'll be doing that sometime (might get the GoPro out for that). Hopefully you'll be back on the road in no time.
Cheers again!!! 👍
Cheers for the clarification mate 🙂. I'm sure I'll be back sometime next year so I'll give that a look 👍. Thanks for leaving a comment buddy!
It’s Dol - Geth - lie (with a slight lisp sound on the ‘eth’)
@@BallisticBurns I was going to say that but wasn't sure how to describe the 'll' sound haha
I always use biodegradable wipes..
Good shout 👍
What's up with a good old fashioned flannel 😊
Very good point! 👍 I think it's just a bit awkward to pour water out in the back of a car but I'm gunna have to invest in one I think 🙂
Mate what did you do to that breakfast 😂😂 you smashed it in no time
I was hangry 😂😂 went down a treat 👍. I may well hold the world record for breakfast lol
Hi mate, what kind of heater you use cheers !
Nightmare with the Beans
Got to have beans! 😋👍
I can hardly bare to watch this video as I know from instagram that there is issues with the car
This isn't the video where the car breaks down but we did nearly get stuck.. 🤦♂️. Next week's is the final car camping video 😢
Well that didn't go to plan did it pal...😂😂
By the way my nan was welsh and its pronounced DOL-GETH-YOU.... ..!! With a spit like the Welsh do lol. You're a nice bloke Brendan & know things going against you now especially with the car troubles but chin up pal....things always have a strange way of sorting themselves out. Take care & don't give up.............
It certainly didn't mate 😂 cheers for the pronunciation clarification lol I had no idea haha. I'm not giving up buddy, definitely going to get though this and I'll come out of it stronger 👍. Thanks for the support mate
Hey mate, Dolgellau is pronounced Doll-geth-Lie i only know that because i watched a YT channel called GeoWizard, and he walks across Wales in a straight line amd his end point was Dolgellau.
Oh yes! I've seen his stuff 👍 pretty cool channel and I think he's from Shropshire as well 🙂
@@BrendanExplores Geowizard aka Tom Davies is from the black country, near Dudley.
He finished at the George III pub on the Mawddach estuary, where he had a pint.
Get your fuel tank upgraded lol
You got the car sorted then? X
Unfortunately not, this is the second to last car camp 😢 one more video until there's no more car camps ☹️
Oh mate 😥 x
Doll-geth-lee is how I would pronounce
Yes, I think your spot on to be fair 👍. I just read it and went for it lol
That's how the locals pronounce it, I asked some at the bus stop I was in at Barmouth. Its a learning curve getting the pronunciation right!
Wet feet = Wrong footwear. Get some Goretex boots👍
I'll have to have a look out for some new ones 🙂👍
How do you manage to sleep with no shirt on lol I'm getting eaten by the cold even with a shirt and hoodie on lol and a make shift 15tog devet
We were honesty quite cosy that night 👍. The heating system and the double sleeping bag folded over made for a good sleep 🙂
I tried the 40w pipe heater that gets hot but doesn't change the temp in my little van and I was running that all night via an inverter off main car battery shame really maybe the 80w would do the job but don't think my car battery would handle that as that's 800w in 10 hours so would only leave 300w of battery to start the car no idea on voltage tho .having to run the car for couple of hours now to get the edge off
@@pandaww. yeh the 80w for me only really takes the chill out of the air so the 40w would definitely not be enough to warm up the space 👍 the electric blanket works great though!
Before I watch this, I’m sincerely hoping you didn’t break down on Bwlch Y Groes 😂😂
Thankfully it didn't happen here... Could you imagine? 😲
AKA The Hellfire Pass
No mushrooms or beans? Take him back to the garage, he's broken.
Shower in a can. I think I sent you a link on Instagram!
Thanks buddy 🙂. Might be worth a look once I'm back on the road 👍
Grab some asda face wipes and tesco little rascal baby wipes much better quality than audi I say face wipes as they have better chemicals for your skin
Good point 👍 I've been using baby wipes but face wipes will probably be much better 🙂. Thanks for the tip!
For next time, pronunciation is Dol-Geth-Lie 👍🏼
Appreciate that mate, cheers 🙂👍
Dolgellau is pronounced Dol (as in a girls doll) Gell (best way is to say Gel, not the hair stuff but as if you were beginning to say Get, hold the L and gently blow through your mouth) Au (just say I as in I am). So Doll-Gel(blow)-I. Can't wait until you visit Llanfair PG.
Thanks for the detailed explanation 👍 I'll need all the help I can get with Welsh names 😂
Its pronounced dol geth lie chaps lol
Thank you 😂 appreciate that 👍
Doggy wipes there bigger from pet city
Ahhh ok then 👍 I'll take a look at them mate 🙂 thanks
huggies baby wipes
I'll take a look 👍🙂
Not sure what the difference was Brendon but I felt like the video couldn’t get going with all the ads. I understand you need these for revenue but this video seemed redonculous with them
I normally let RUclips place them automatically buddy but I'll keep an eye on them in the future 👍. Thanks for the feedback
Haha you don't pronounce it like that lad 🤣
I couldn't of made a worse job of it lol
You brushed your teeth, then had breakfast is that a thing in the UK lol
Yeh probably not the best idea 😂
Oh brendan, did you clean your teeth and spit on the floor? Or did I miss something?
Yes sadly your eyes weren't deceiving you.. it wasn't my proudest moment buddy 😂 technically it was on a patch of grass 👍
@@BrendanExplores Not a problem Brendan we've all done it...just be aware of the politically correct crew that would not like toothpaste spit in their car park!!! Tbh Brendan your vids are getting so much better after watching you from the start.. but this was a deffo no no...best wishes mate...Martin
@@martinw6366 that's a fair comment buddy 👍 your right there's a few pc police about and I've never professed to be perfect but I won't be doing that again
@@BrendanExplores A up Brendan, I hope you don't think I'm trolling you, I'm deffo not, christ I've opened my tent door and peed out of it!!! As I'm sure we all have....just keep the content coming as your really getting up there mate x
@@martinw6366 I don't think that at all buddy 👍 it's a fair comment and when I look back on things in the edit etc I think to myself sometimes that maybe I shouldn't if done that etc. But that's all part of creating content. No one's perfect 🙂. Plenty more videos to come mate and I appreciate your support 👍
You should try rooftop camping one day! You’d love the views! Similar to my recent video 😂👍🏼🏕
Dol geth lie or lee
Nice one 👍 cheers 🙂
Doll geth lie try saying it like that
Dolgellau
I still have no idea how to properly pronounce it 😂
@@BrendanExplores I can lol might not be the Welsh way being English with Welsh Ancestry, English my native tongue x
Where is that waterfall???
Lake vyrnwy 🙂
Thanks mate