Spring Camp Turns To Winter Wild Camp on Kinder Scout
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- Set off on sunny morning April 26 for Spring Camp on Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Weather conditions rapidly deteriated, should I turn back, no way resulting in a fantastic unexpected winter wild camp
Excellent! My father, my brother and I are all massive fans of yours. I'm in Thailand teaching, and I recommended you to my father, who then informed me that my brother back home, in Sheffield had already suggested that he should watch your fascinating videos. Seriously appreciated by all of my family.
Great to have you all following my videos,and glad it brings back memories of Sheffield and it's surrounding areas.
Got several wildcamps planned for this coming year,hope it's a better one than last year, thanks Pat
you like a big kid don't change mate your a ace
Hi Terry I have no intention of growing up life is great as it is , more fun and you can take a few more risks know to make life more interesting, thanks for comments Pat
Patrick Dickinson you are amazing!! Would love to wild camp with you, bloody English legend
Hi Ray and thanks for kind comments, when out in the wilds and the weather turns bad it becomes more of a adventure and the more exciting and exhilarating it becomes, and I feel really alive. I quite often bump into people on the hills who say, " I know you" and its from RUclips, so one day I might see you, all the best Pat
A super video Pat - Amongst the elements and rustling up a good feed. It all serves mans most primal needs and it doesn't get much better or more real than this footage and with a beautiful vista to finish. Cheers and thanks for the moments Pat 🍷 👍
Thanks Andre, certainly a change in conditions, but it turned into such amazing camp, thanks Pat
Painstaking camera work Patrick - easily missed as one gets wrapped up in the adventure but adds so much subliminally.
Amazing still photos at the end. Thoroughly enjoyable video thanks very much for taking us along with you. Good luck from Spain!!
Hi David, took me by surprise the weather, but made a great camp..... thanks Pat
Great video. I've been a top of Kinder Scout in snow and low visibility and going up and down those bogs is energy sapping. The video is a great lesson - "you should always prepare for bad weather".
Hi sorry must of missed your message, your right about being energy sapping up there, thanks for comments and watching Pat
Great videos Pat as always. I love all camping but can't always get to camp as much as I would like so after a busy day at work I watch one of your wild camps videos I'm so jealous.
Hi Peter know how you must feel, when I was at work, well all you want to do is sit and rest, never mind if you have a family and other commitments
But when you do get out the feeling of freedom is so fantastic, all the best Pat
Another great video, very informative and inspiring. Watched loads of them before commenting. I grew up just off Ecclesall Rd so enjoyed the Porter Brook culverts explore. Have lived out in the Peak District for many years now so it's all very familiar. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Hi Adrian yes like you I was born at Nethergreen and spent many years playing in the Porter, did,nt think I would still be back in the river, 60 years later, all the best Pat
Really enjoyed your video, and the opportunity to witness such a contrast of weather on the landscape. I love camping but wow, can't imagine camping in conditions like that. I'd have to well condition myself as I've been spoiled living here in sunny Queensland ... it was 29 deg. C. today and it's only the beginning of Spring. I know what I'll be cooking up for dinner tonight after seeing your meal there - stir fry :) ... thanks for sharing Patrick. Cheers!
Hi from sunny Queensland, our summer has just come to a end lucky to get to 29 deg. At first camping in the snow does not look too inviting from a warm house, but when your out in the snow you accustom to it and the challenge and sense of adventure take over.I find when it is freezing I can find ways of keeping warm, hot food more clothing and a hot water bottle for sleeping, but when I ,am too hot, not in this country then it is difficult to cool down apart from the shade or a breeze. anyway looking forward to winter and some snow,thanks for watching and comments Pat
I love your videos pat,stumbled across you recently and you’ve inspired me to get up and go camping again,not been for about 30 years or so with the scouts,my son is keen to come with me,I’m very much looking forward to our adventures ahead.
Keep up the good work mate,all the best,Jason.
Jason Sorano Hi Jason all I can say get out and have a great time again, I camped in scouts and look back now at the great times we had. Hope your son enjoys it, I took both my son's when 5/6 years old good times but could not compete with Xbox, mobile phone etc. All the best Pat
Good camp! Don't get me wrong, a lovely clear day, good views and comfortable temperatures are great. But, unexpected cold, snow or whatever extreme conditions make memories. I camped in Talgarth, in April about four years ago, and was unable to light my spirit stove indicating the temperature was below minus three degrees celsius. The tent flap was more like a proper wooden door it was so stiff with frost.
Still, I enjoyed it - my feet were cold but I said to myself 'it's only your tootsies, rest is warm so go to sleep' and I did. But these are the memorable camps, the comfortable ones are enjoyable but quickly forgotten. Good video.
Hi yes I agree a lot of camps are soon forgotten but get some wild weather or something unexpected and those are the camps you will remember, thanks for your comments Pat
Patrick, I picked up on your videos after watching your Kawasaki ER6N footage. Im a motorcycle tourer and use hotels... then I've watched a few of your walking/camping videos. Loved them, especially this one. Living in the Peak District I know how conditions on Kinder can change. Just wanted to say thoroughly enjoyed them, made my January night!!
Hi Craig, glad you enjoyed videos, if touring on a motor cycle then I think hotels are the way to go you deserve a bit of luxury after a day on a bike. I know how much camping gear I carry, and that,s just the basic gear never mind all your biking gear on top, I think I would need a trailer to get it all in. All the best for coming years adventures, Pat
Absolutely HATE winter camping- have had to do it a many times (long story) but cold weather camping is just freaking miserable! Bless your heart, you do it with no trepidation! If ever there's an apocalypse, I'll travel south, because although winter is visually beautiful, the cold reality sucks! Bless you, Patrick, for making it look easy!
Hi Linda, I love the challenge of winter camping and being able to keep warm in cold conditions. But it is not always the best way to spend a winter's night, tent bound for 12 hours.
Luckly we have a varied climate so my camps follow the varied conditions, all the best Pat
I am watching your video Patrick, And thinking of the respect that has to be paid to these Mountain's. Over and Out.
Jack Duffy Hi Jack yes can be beautiful and lethal at same time, luckly I know my way round up there and feel very safe, thanks Pat
What a man!!! certainly likes his food too. I tent camp on organised sites with all amenities, on my own and only take pot noodles, what a wimp I feel now after seeing this. Got to subscribe and watch more!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Pete, when wild camping a tasty filling meal is a important part of the camp. Apart from the fun of cooking a nice meal in the middle of no where on small stove, it taste so good outdoors and is a great way of keeping warm and getting a comfortable nights sleep, all the best Pat
Hi Patrick. Just been watching your rehydration food vid. You're right, I know about food being important. I used to cook on site but now have noodles to get me some breakfast and supper to keep things simple and all I have to cook is WATER lol. I then eat wherever i can buy ready made. As i said at 67, i'm going for two nighters round the coast in my car & use a Quechua 2man tent. I do walk a lot, In fact just got back from Cleethorpes and have returned with GOUT in my right foot!!!. Must try your rib eye steak btw! Just bought a bag liner and Grabber blanket plus new S. bag cause you got me enthused again! keep at it mate. I too was into photography in the days of FILM. Digitals put me off a bit. Developed and printed in my darkroom & loved it. Im at North Anston now & did live up Commonside & had a flat overlooking the station off Granville rd too. Could go on but ....... ATB. Pete.
Well done Patrick! This video is what it is all about. That spirit of adventure that lurks in folk like us. Some people say that we should all, at some time, practice something a little different; something to take us out of our"comfort zone". This video demonstrates this principle exactly. Life, as far as I am concerned, shouldn't be about a hedonistic approach to pleasures! Anyhow , once again, I say "Good on yer mate"!
Hi Gordon yes I agree with you day to day stuff can get boring one camp like this recharges you for weeks something to remember for years. sometimes when out in bad weather you think why I,am I doing this, but the feeling of satisfaction after woods is worth all the hardship. thanks for your interesting comments Pat
Ah great video man enjoyed this hardy weather.thanks for taking the time to film this.. it all takes a bit of time filming these walk by shots and going back then for camera and then editing. Thanks
Only just started watching your videos.....love your down to earth approach to everything you do....#properchap 👍👍👍
Thanks Alan, love making the videos, and great to receive these great comments, thanks Pat 👍
Brilliant video-I was once walking on the great ridge in April and it started snowing. It's amazing how weather can change so much up there.
Hi weather certainly changed but then made it into a more memorable camp, thanks for watching Pat
Hi Patriclk that was a great capture of you outing good to watch let's hope this is the end of the bad weather thanks for bringing us along
+Kg51Edelweiss Hi there yep a great camp made all the better by the surprise snow, thought it was only a snow shower then sun come out. Like you say roll on summer and lets have some warm weather. Thanks for watching Pat
looks more like your camping at out at the Savoy kitchen great looking meal . So now with that hearty meal your ready for Everest . Once again Patrick great trip happy trails young man .
Hi Mike part of the fun of camping for me is to cook a meal fit for a king, also I like eating , thanks Pat
I'm with you young man love the food also. Stay safe Happy trails.
Great stuff Pat ,the snow line really gives the moors a dramatic look ,me and my mate did the pennine way back in 1977,and I remember them peat groughs were a nightmare carrying a 70lb rucksack,but great memories,I lost my friend at 59 this year and would love to do the walk again with lighter gear ,I’m 60 now but still active,so you never know
Sorry to hear you lost a life long friend Stephen, like you say you never know, all the best Pat
Thankyou Pat.keep up the great videos.
Fantastic video...I have been up Kinder many times....some walks there in the snow but never camped...and never in weather as bad as you encountered...love all your videos....best wishes on all your future wild camps!! :-)
Hi Brendan the snowy weather made the camp a real adventure, you can never tell what the weather is going to do up on Kinder such a wild and beautiful place, all the best Pat
Truly...... a one off you are....... smashing pictures and great vid.. I solute you my friend, you make me want to explore the great outdoors.....
Hi Darren yes the snow made this camp, turned it into a real adventure thanks Pat
love your videos pat, very relaxing de stressing viewing, sitting in my own shed bar enjoying a beer and making my way through your back catalogue. cheers mate
Your very welcome, thanks Pat
hi patrick great video even though the weather changed having the right gear like you did still makes for a goodnight thanks for sharing atb mark
+owenoutdoors Hi Owen yes go prepared , I was in the scouts when I was a lad, really great camp with a added sense of adventure with the snow, thanks for watching Pat
Tonights viewing. Pat, you are a star. Better than tv. 👍😊
Thanks Keith, be good when I can get back out. all this drinking is no good for me, but what else can you do, all the best Pat
Another fantastic video patrick. Really is good to watch someone who knows what there doing. Well done
Always a good video from you . I always enjoy watching.
Gail Mitchell Hi Gail thanks for that much appreciatwd
Gail Mitchell Hi again Gail just pressed the wrong button, like I said your comments were much appreciated, the snow made this camp into a real adventure, thanks again and all the best for 2018. Pat
Loved the video, bought back many memories of being up there in the snow, blizzards, fog etc :-D Will be checking out your other view xx
Yes Ann , one of my favourite places to walk and camp up on Kinder Scout, the northern edge overlooking the Snake pass is the best, you can walk for hours and not see a soul, I have a wild camp planned for up there in early Feb, here,s hoping for some snow, all the best Pat
Blimey Pat, thats my third one of your videos tonight, this one looked more extreme than the last. A bit scary when you look out and cant see a hand in front of your face, you can see how people get into trouble in these places if they don't know what they are doing! Brilliant video as always, well done!
Yes Phil once the mist comes down so easy to get disoriented, a map and compass is essential, but a GPS is also very useful to identify your location, thanks Pat
Cracking video Patrick. Proper hardcore wildcamping. I think I was on the Cheviots and also got snow. It has to cheer up soon surely. Enjoyed that. Thanks for taking us along. Atb.
+Andy “RAINMAN” Wardle Hi Andy did,nt expect snow at this time of year but who knows with our climate .Must admit it made a basic camp into something a bit more interesting, Soulo performed well a bit noisy when wind got up perhaps after I set it up I was feeling cold and did not pay enough attention to adjusting guys as I just wanted to get into the tent and out the wind. I remember you said you had camped up near Crowden tower but when I got up there could not see a thing. Hope to return when weather a bit kinder and film the great views. Thanks for comments and all the best Pat
A brutal cold camp is worth it for those kinds of shots. Amazing views!
Yes amazing camp cold and wet at times but adifferent world up there, thanks Pat
Great bloke,really admire you,love your videos,xxl.
Barry Beames thanks for that this was a amazing place to camp, must get back up there soon thanks Pat
Great vlog post on your "Spring/Winter" camp Pat. Love your channel and coming along on your adventures. Keep up the great work! All the best from Leeds. Paul
+Paul Sheard Hi Paul yes it was a surprise to have all that snow I had planned to camp in the snow back in November but had given up thinking we would get any, luckily I had taken most of my winter gear with me. Thanks for watching Pat
Thanks again Patrick an amazing camp. Many years since I was up there. Mostly pouring with rain. That is the way with Kinder. Ted
Hi Ted, yes not changed much, still rains a lot up there, but still a fantastic place to be, all the best Pat
Th best camping RUclipsr out there!! Tips are great location is great and cooking is amazing!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🤜
Thanks for that really appreciate your comments, thanks Pat
Thanks Patrick for the great video! Good to see you were prepared for the unexpected weather conditions. All that awesome food must definitely taste good in weather conditions like that! Cheers!
+Revo Runner Hi again Yes I could of easily left some of my winter gear behind but luckily took my liquid fuel stove and winter sleeping gear. I love cooking real food when camping remote and yes it taste fantastic when your starving, when you,ve walked a bit and feel knackered just a drink of cool water tastes fantastic . Thanks for watching Pat
Nice one Pat. That food looked great, so nice to see someone actually eating meat instead of the usual veggie rubbish!! I've spent many a long day and night on that plateau in my MR and SARDA days :)
Nice to hear from you it is a truely wild plateau, but such a beautiful p!ace. Had to look it up but interesting you were involved in mountain rescue and search and rescue dogs, all the best Pat
Great videos you make Patrick. Learning everything I need to know from you my friend. Many thanks for posting buddy. Take care .
DrTeno Guy Hi and good of you to say that, makes it all worthwhile with comments like that, thanks, Pay
Thanks Pat,very interesting.looking forward to more films!! A.T.B. Fraser.
Fraser Connell hi Frazer great camp this mainly due to the fact I got caught out by the snow, thanks Pat
Crackin' wild camp! Thanks for sharing Patrick.
I like that you've used tent pegs to secure the wind shield when cooking! I'll have to remember that!
+Rob Steptoe Hi Rob yes it was a unexpected winter camp, thought I was going to miss out on the snow this year but pleasantly suprised. I think the tent pegs came with the wind shield but in those condition definitely need them to hold shield in position, roll on summer Thanks Pat
Looks great and the food has made me think I need to bring steak with me next time I'm up the mountains. Looking forward to winter ❄️
projecttopman29 Hi yes you can,t best a bit of nice steak on a camp, easy to cook, tastes great and fills you up, hoping for some snow, Pat
Late catching up on this one Patrick, but brilliant to watch and follow you on these adventures.
Hi Claire, a while ago but remember this camp for the unexpected snow, turned into a very memorable camp, thanks for watching Pat
Thanks Patrick, all your videos are very informative and well narrated, and have subscribed to keep up to date with you. More of a cyclist myself but there are ideas that are useful across many outdoor pursuits for us all to use. Cheers Andrew
Hi Andrew, yes a lot of the gear we use for wild camping and cycling are similar especially if you camp when cycling. thanks for watching Pat
Truly beautiful vid, thanks for sharing
Great video once again, cannot believe the weather , just back from a camp on big moor, sunny day an eve, but frosty night. Glad you packed the essentials, hot water bottle and a nip of something to fend off the cold ATB
+David Hailwood Hi David yes very changeable weather,the snow certainly made the camp interesting and the hot water bottle and whisky made it very comfortable. Hope you enjoyed big moor at least you can feel very far away and remote on there, Thanks for watching Pat
Some of those shots clambering up and down on the decent must have taken some hard graft, great stuff Pat...
Yep Ron alot of backwards and forwards,but gives me the footage I want, thanks Pat
Thnaks for letting me share your trip. Great video.
Great to have you along Mark, all the best Pat
Most interesting youtuber, every second is interesting where you get some you fast forward all yours are brilliant, defo Keith floyd lol on kinder. Spent 12 hours watching your videos yesterday 🤣🤦♂️ so entertaining a real gentleman
Thank you,and glad you enjoy my videos, thanks Pat
Awesome meal, excellent video of the trip, interesting weather, spectacular photographs. Great stuff :-)
Hi and thanks for comments, when out wild camping I love cooking no matter where or what the weather and I needed a filling meal to keep me warm through the night. thanks for watching Pat
fantastic video as always patrick. im down in rushden, northants and the weather is cracking the grass.. goes to show what a difference a few miles makes. .
+Billy Sherratt Hi Billy yes the weather is very changeable at the moment, spoke to my wife 20 miles away in Sheffield in morning snow storm and she said it was nice and sunny no snow at all. Thanks for watching all the best Pat
will do Patrick .take care
Good trip. Great that you are not 'fazed' by sudden changes in circumstances but just take it in your stride. tasty looking stir-fry too!
Hi Terry yes was a great trip made extra special by the surprise of snow, luckily I was prepared so now problem highly enjoyable in fact, all the best Pat
Absolute Legend.of course your the only one up there. Only SAS would go up there. Stay safe.
Once up there in those conditions then your thoughts seem more nightly tuned, and you just concentrate on Your Shelter and keeping warm, Water and Food for a hot meal, nothing else really matters thanks Pat
hi patrick
just subscibed and thought id coment on an excellent video .Seen some of your stuff before but thought this one was worth aubscribing too.
Been a while since i was up camping or walking on kinder and just shows how changable the conditions are .
Realy liked the footage of up and down the groughs reminded me realy how big some of them get and the kicking of steps out of them too.
Any how i will catch up on any previous vids and look forward to anymore .
keep up the good work ....andy.
Hi Andy yes this turned out to be a lot better camp than I thought it would be thanks to the snowy conditions, really changed from sunny to winter in half an hour. Hard work climbing in and out of groughs with heavy rucksack, but just great to be up there. Thanks for watching and all the best Pat
Another interesting video thanks !
Thanks John, a memorable camp that one, thanks Pat
Great film just subscribed 👍 I need to try this 😃
Hi yes definitely try it even if you only did one camp you will probably remember it for the rest of your life. The snow turned this camp into a real adventure,I did not expect it at all,luckly I had quite a bit of my winter camping gear with me, all the best Pat
Patrick Dickinson thanks Pat for reply and advice I will incorporate it in to my wildlife films. Check out my films you might enjoy if so please subscribe 😃👍
Great video patrick.good filming with some great views.That stir fry looked tasty.
+tobym43 Hi there yes it was a great trip especially with the un-expected snow. I love cooking in the wilds try to produce a meal like you would have at home, and the fresh air certainly gives you an appetite. All the best Pat
I love watching your videos :) just make me want to go camping just a shame no one would go with me
Hi Louise, I tend to camp on my own I like the peace and quite . I know a lot of people like to camp with others you could try on your own, or on a campsite where there are other like minded people to talk to. Whatever you do don,t let being on your own stop you from camping, thanks for comments and all the best Pat
i'll camp with you
Good job mate , great watching.
Glad you enjoyed it....thanks Pat
Any one that goes out in the snow deserves a thumbs up!
+Flat Broke Frank Hi Frank, for me winter is the best time to camp, its quieter, you can have the hills to yourself, its more challenging but the feeling of adventure is greater and very satisfying. I find it easier to keep warm but when its really hot in summer it just drains my energy. Thanks for watching and comments, all the best Pat
Brilliant video mate.. made me laugh when you went through the 'did I really need to bring' list ;-) something I do !!Looked hard going at times and it definatley paid to have your knowledge of the area in those conditions. Cheers - ATB - Marcus
Hi Marcus the camp certainly turned into more of a adventure than I thought really great camp glad I took extra winter gear with me. I suppose when I,am on my own I,am aware more of the consequences of a accident and that makes me a lot more careful and assess the risks a bit more. looking forward to some snow this coming winter,all the best Pat
Another gem pat well done again
Thanks Barrie, took me by surprise the snow, but turned it into a real adventure, thanks Pat
Can't believe that weather meslf, end of April early May!!! Been quite or very sunny down here in London of late, cool with rain showers though. Well done lad, and thanks for posting, a good vid.
+James Stewart Dunn Hi James British weather, need to pack for rain ,sun or snow . The snow certainly added to the mini adventure I kept thinking it was just a shower and sun would come out which it did eventually. Thanks for watching Pat
Its good to know how to use a compass as you never know when you might depend on it. There are many books, guides, and an occasional class here in the states they may form to allow people to either learn or brush up on their skills. Thanks for the video.
Hi again,when walking in this area a compass and map is essential, over the years I have got to know the area so feel safe up there as seem to reconnice the different rocks or landmarks. If I go to unfamiliar area I also take GPS with me as when the mist and cloud comes down difficult to know were you are without a accurate grid reference. Thanks again for watching and commenting Pat
Proper wild camping.you really show those young people how to do it.top man Patrick.atb.
Thanks Neil, it's tough camping in these conditions, but the rewards are immeasurable, had trouble spelling that, all the best Pat
Great vid again Patrick. I've done 2 camps on Kinder this year but missed the snow both times. Can't same the same about the clag mind, waking up in a pea-souper seems to be the norm up there.
+rob chalk Hi Rob I was very lucky to get the snow been waiting for it all year and thought I had missed out. Majority times I have been up there this year hardly seen anything, great for practicing navigation, and I make sure I have my GPS with me. But when your up there on a sunny day its fantastic and can be so quite in midweek. Thanks for comments and watching Pat
Great stuff Patrick , i love winter camping its the best but the hardest. I use the Jannu for winter but i got a new summit/winter tent , not telling yet , want to get in out for a spin first lol. I take 2 stoves if going solo in winter. Yes if you've never been in whiteout/ low vis conditions its hard to realize how incredibly easy it is to get lost. Only time i've been lost was my local hills , i thought i could do my regular hike/camp blindfolded .......apparently not. I look forward to your next one atb Eddie.
Hi Eddie agree with you winter,s the best time for wild camping more challenging but a lot more rewarding, saw your Jannu tent on your previous videos,looked nice and spacious for cooking and extra winter gear. Definitely 2 stoves for winter if yourmiles from anywhere and one stove packs up as they do then your in big trouble and will get very cold with no warm food in you. Thanks for watching Eddie all the best Pat
I drove to Manchester and back yesterday got back about half 12. The M62 had poor visibility at times and was snow covered in places. On the way back home i went via Woodhead Pass. Quite alot of snow left but parts of the road was flooded so had to be careful. There was alot of snow left at Stocksbridge. Its 14c in Worksop now. and i just can't believe how fast the snow came and went.
Michael Langley yes as you get hight then there still a fair bit of snow, then the temp rises and it dissapear faster than it came, thanks Pat
Its probably all gone now. It was 10c when i left Manchester then 6c when i got higher up. I know where to go when we get a heatwave.
Enjoyed your video as usual, you must have a very understanding wife! Took me back to my days "bog-trotting" over Kinder back in the day. I have an old photo of the summit when there used to be a small wooden pole in the centre of the cairn. I guess it must have rotted away...I find nowadays that a pair of lightweight walking poles are a great help over terrain such as this, with or without a twenty five pound pack! Look forward to your next video, keep up the good work.
+roy kennie Hi Roy Can,t beat a bit of bog-trotting I sort of enjoy it nice soft peat. The summit certainly did not look like the highest point in Derbyshire, you would of thought it would of had a bigger cairn or post like you said.My wife is not always understanding of my camping trips but I think she realises if she wants a happy husband he needs his trips away and time on his own. Sticks a good idea for crossing such terrain, when I,am a bit older. Thanks for comments and watching all the best Pat
I agree what a man you have certainly wet my appetite to try some winter camping it could have been any were in the world Atb Geoff.
Hi Geoff yes you could be on a alpine camp the conditions were great, hope we get some snow this coming winter, all the best Pat
Great vids Patrick !
Hi Brian yes this was a very memorable camp due to the unexpected snow, roll on winter, thanks Pat
and as always great meals to eat cold or re heat !!
Absouletly brilliant. Thank you for sharing this. Instant subscription.
Thanks and great that you subbed, this was a amazing camp really did not think it would snow, but it totally transformed the camp into a adventure.
My videos vary from wild camping, to underground exploring, and train travel. Hopefully next video should see me back up in the tree canopy, the best place to wild camp, all the best Pat
Fantastic vid pat are you sure it wasn't everest base camp. Really enjoying watching your latest stuff keep it up
+tr1cky16 Hi yes when I looked out in the morning it felt a very arctic like weather conditions not late April in Derbyshire, but it made a basic wild camp into a mini adventure, hope to be basking in sun in another month or so, probably be complaining its too hot climbing up the steep paths on to Kinder. Thanks for comments and watching Pat
hi pat, i stick your video's on to de-stress, can't fault em, its just like me bein on the moors myself, ,,,,like i posted on one of your vids the other day, you have given me the bug again to get out there and do some walk and camp again....brilliant. PS pat, i happened to speak to a chap last week and he said he used to work for the YEB so i mentioned your name and he said he knew you very well,,,,his name is John Mace, i have to give you his best wishes. Cheers pat, i will still look for you on the peaks, keep safe,,,,,,ian
ian tomo Hi Ian glad you enjoyed the vidios, I love everything that goes into producing them, great way to spend my time
A name from the past, John Mace remember him well we worked together many a time in the Primary substations, have,nt seen him for so many years, I,am glad that he is still with us, I,am 62 now can,t imagine how John is now. Let John know I remember him well, all my generation have retired in last few years and enjoying our golden years. Great to here from you and to bring back memories, thanks Pat
hi again pat, I past john your regards,he is living at Aston,his house backs on to the fields at the back of Aston comprehensive,lovely view to wake up to when the suns out. As for me,i will be up on the "Alport" walk in a couple of weeks time so I will have a brew for you up on the tops.....keep up the great work pat and keep the video's comin.....ps, On the kinder scout edge walk,you used a reserve clear water bag as well as your sawyer filter,may I ask where you got it from as I am after a water bag to go with my sawyer filter and sawyer bag too......best wishes friend,, ian
ian tomo Hi nice to know where John is and he is all Ok. The clear bag I used for the Sawyer filter is a Evernew bag probably a 1 1/2 litre. I bought it on they internet and can,t fully remember but it may of come from China or Japan, if you have a look on the internet or eBay you may find them I got mine a couple of years ago but they are much better quality than the one supplied with the filter, thanks Pat
Great video Patrick.
+TheKevcarp Hi Kev Yes this camp and the snow certainly took me by surprise, a pleasant one thought great to have some snow makes the camp more of a adventure, roll on summer. Thanks for watching Pat
Nice! Very entertaining! Beautiful camp site.
Hi yes it was a great camp site if the weather had been clearer in the morning i would have got some fantastic views looking as far as Manchester, that will have to wait to another day. Thanks for watching and comments Pat
Great video, enjoyed it.
+chrismilly Hi yes a really unexpected snowy camp thought I had missed out on the snow this year so a pleasant surprise, Thanks for watching Pat
Another great video 👌🏼👍🏼💪🏼😁
This was a while ago, but a true winter camp, that was not expected, but luckily had winter kit with me...... thanks Pat
Looked like a great outing Patrick, the weather has been crazy recently. I love the northern edge of Kinder, like you say you can usually get the place to yourself. Can't beat a good walk over the plateau to sharpen the navigation skills too :-) 4G at camp is handy when the weather isn't great. The image quality is great on this video, did you use a DSLR? Auto focus works well too. ATB Dean
+Dean Read Hi Dean and thanks for comments. I used my Sony A37 DSLT for majority of filming, I think the translucent mirror assists the auto focus when filming video, the problem as you will be aware is the weight when coupled with external mic ,leads spare batteries. I did take a new Sony Z5 mobile phone with me to try out thinking it could be the answer to the weight problem. The images were great but put the phone more than a couple of feet away and the audio quality dropped of as you might of noticed, wind noise is a problem as well.Obvious I want to produce best quality video and sound but in summer I can get my pack weight down to under 10 lb, but have 5 lb camera gear on top. Have you any thoughts on alternative systems Thanks Pat
Hi Patrick Dickinson, I'm in the same predicament at the moment and I'm not sure which way to go. I use a Canon 7D with an external RODE microphone and it's pretty heavy and bulky. For me though I think the extra weight has been worth the improvement in visual / audio quality when compared to my phone or a point and shoot camera. It's just a pain when the weather is bad in comparison to something like a GoPro that is weather resist. Your video is excellently shot though, really like the picture quality you got.
+Dean Read Hi Dean and thanks for comments I suppose to get the quality video and audio I will carry on with my SLR at moment, mobile phone camera is OK if I remember to use in right situation. Thanks Dean and look forward to your future videos, Pat
Pat... the quality is so sharp, can't believe it pal!! What cameras are you using??? Love to know.. keep up the great work and A.T.B....
Fraser Connell Hi Frazer used my Sony A37 for a lot of this camp, I think the lighting conditions helped with the sharp pictures, hope helpful Pat
Great video Patrick
Hi Dean just catching up on comments, was a great location to camp this really great views, all the best Pat
Great vid..
jack flak Thanks for that Jack, was a great camp, see if we get some snow this year, Pat
Patrick another great video, you really go the extra mile to get some great shots, thanks for sharing and thanks for all the effort. What is the bag you use for collecting water?
Hi Ross it's a Ortlieb water bag/ sack, had many years but they are still for sale mines about 4 litre and vary usefully as seen on vidio, thanks Pat
brilliant Patrick, really enjoy watching your videos, they arent helping my waistline though, it`s like watching masterchef
+Markwildcamp Hi Mark I like the cooking part as you may gather when camping remote. The dehydrated meals very convenient but don,t seek to fill me up. Its nice to produce meals like you would have at home but with basic gear and sometimes difficult weather conditions.All the best Pat
Uchh, what a weather to camp! Winter ones are for hardcores! Thumbs up 😎
Llamateurs Hi winter camping is more of a challenge and you need warm gear, can be a bit uncomfortable if not we'll equipeted, thanks Pat
I have a amgaze digital anemometer LCD.from Amazon shows you the wind speed ,direction of wind, and tempreture, think it was 13 pound absolute brilliant they are
Sounds good, I will have a look, thanks Pat
I use a pole or stick on that terrain, I have one pole with a camera fitting on the top.
Another great meal, real man-sized portion.
Roger Hudson yesdidnot expect the snow but luckly had all my winter gear with me, lovely bit of grub as well, thanks Pat
Great, inspiring video. I'd love to wild camp on Kinder Scout(not necessarily in the spring/winter!) , but I thought there would be all sorts of wardens all over the place, although obviously they can't cover everywhere. Can you be fined if you're caught?
Hi if you camp high up at end of the day, in a secluded spot away from paths and leave early you will be fine probably not even see anybody. I have never seen any wardens and most they would do is ask you to leave, just go for it, all the best Pat
Patrick Dickinson Thanks I'll have to give it a go!
A good warden would say. Well done. Leave it neat. You are one of us mate...
Super vid.Thanks Be blessed
Thanks Zdenek the snow turned this camp into a real adventure, thanks Pat
Beautiful
Thanks Alin, amazing up there, especially with that covering of snow, thanks Pat
Hi Patrick hopefully I might get to say hello at barrowhill this spring.
Yes hopefully, probably go on the Thursday again, thanks Pat
Patrick,your vids are fantastic mate and it makes me want to get off me arse and have a stooge aboot the Cheviots but have you ever considered cooking your meals at home then putting them in a strong sealable bag and then reheating them in your pan or boiling them in the bag?
EDIT: I've just watched your spag bol dehydration vid so please just ignore the above,Cheers,Tony!
ANTON RUDENHAM Hi Tony yes I have on occasion taken a cooked stew and simply warmed it up, great way of getting a hot meal. The dehydrator certainly gets rid of the weight and is great for a lightweight pack, thanks for your comments and watching Pat
Yeah,there is the weight problem but to be honest with you I seldom get reeeeeaaaaal hungry like.
Plus I wasn't aware that dehydration gizmos were available to normal blokes.
Keep up the good work mate.
I walked in the Peaks years ago from Glossop and half way around two blokes stopped me and asked if I'd seen a crashed bomber, er no, said I.
I walked on for a while and guess what, there's this bloody great crashed B29 bomber.
Very good video Pat...can ask you what type of cooker you use also the windshield thanks
I'm doing a hike a week, use to do bit of wild camping, it's the winter I like the best fighting the elements of the weather snow, rain, wind, absolute heaven, felt the full force up at indians head dovestones, loved every minute. Debating tho on 2 tents , snugpak bunker? Or the hilleberg staika obviously massive price point Any ideas pat.? Thanks
Yes winter camping is the best, more of a challenge, the two tents, well the Hilleberg cost a fortune, but they do perform so well, I will have to leave the decision with you.....Pat
Hello Patrick looks like a good venue for the "CRUX" shame it a bit weighty.
Yes if we get some snow this is a great spot with views over Sheffield, all the best Pat
Good film Pat, really enjoyed it. Think I will invest in a liquid fuel stove for next winter. Atb Ray.
+Renegade Scot Hi Ray for winter and cold temperatures can,t beat a liquid fuel stove the heat is just constant, you know it will work even if really cold where gas is simple to use but just dies on you when cold. A liquid stove is more fun with flames poring out on first lighting it then a steady constant roar when up to heat bit like a well tuned engine.I think there is a version of my MSR Whisperlite and some others which will burn both gas and liquid, wish I,d gone foe one of them as gas is good inside tent for quick drink or just hot water for dried meal. All the best Ray thanks for watching Pat
great video !
+vannburen Hi Glad you enjoyed video it was a pleasant surprise to get the snow, thanks for watching Pat
There is no one to touch you Pat, Legend
alan roberts Hi Alan and thanks for that, makes all the effort worth while, thanks again ,Pat