Helloo Wild Ones! Happy Autumn! 🍂🧡🍁The colours are just starting to change here in England, I'm so excited 😍I'll try my new (old) military bivi in the rain at some point and let you know how it goes 😄Much Love xx
Claire if you ever have a chance, try a Dutch army hooped bivvy, very similar but it's got a side zip (like a sleeping bag) and a built in mozzy net... You'll love it if you like the British one!
@@Benjamin-Outdoors Heyy! Ooh great info thanks, ok so just spray it with waterproofing? That's a good idea about stuffing it out to stop water pooling :D I'm not too fussed about being close to a tree in the woods though, a solitary tree I would be of course, no bad weather was forecast for this one anyhow (although you never know in UK of course haha). I've been informed that the Dutch bivi's have a mesh panel, I wish I'd realised as they look ideal! Best wishes to you and family 🍁🧡🍂
I’m have on of these…I’m still serving after 35 years of hard soldiering and I have used it all over the world on exercises and operations. They’re not issued anymore. I have used it in -20, horrendous rain, wind, mountain side and woods, desert and snow, it has never failed. Keep it clean, dry it well, proof the seams and yes it is proper GoreTex but unnamed and unlabelled. Perfect for wild camping, everything goes in the hood area, which keeps it taut and weighted down. Happy travels.😊
When were these issued and who to? I did 18 years, my son did 12 years and we only knew people who bought these - and those people missed the joyous experience of waking up with snow on their face in a bivi bag (who bothered with a basha?)
@@IO-zg8mdI’d like to know who had these issued too I served from 1985-2009 and was never issued one of these I doubt the army would fork out that type of money to issue every soldier one of these. It’s a luxury item. Hardly army issue. I may be wrong of course 😂
Oddly enough I'd been going to mention my boots were up aroumd my head bit I didn't think Claire would do that. Always made the point of taking my boots off, I know quite a few of my muckers that kept them on regardless of what we had walked through. That the sort of sleep systems you wouldn't want as an ex army issued. Definitely not a grade A used
Hello from New Zealand! I have to say, I've never been Bivvy camping, but I have been tarp camping, which is sort of the same! Lol. Whenever I sleep under a tree, I always ask the tree to shelter me and not let anything, like widowmakers, etc, fall on me. Trees will always help you out if you ask nicely and respectfully. That tree liked you I think, just from the way it sheltered you from that random shower. Seeing those deer was an added bonus! Beautiful!
Hi Wild Beare … whilst recovering from breast cancer, your wonderful videos are giving me the vicarious pleasure of the adventures and nature you are experiencing. It’s immensely uplifting … calming and hopeful! Thank you for this magical gift!
@@WildBeare thank you WildBeare for your kind words… you and your work are indeed tremendously uplifting as pointed out also by others, almost hypnotic and authentic ! I’ll just continue to enjoy your videos. You may end up with quite a following in Australia! ❤️
I absolutely love watching your channel WildBeare i used to camp all around snowdonia (home) and would follow you on and off and enjoy you adventures . Now for the past 2 years my health has gone down hill athritis/colitis/stoma bag the list goes on after being so active healthy i cant get out much at all i forced my self a few months back to go camping after binge watching your videos somwhere very close to home no hike in easy going and it nearly killed me but was a ok night other than worrying about health conditions . Now i just live through your channel and your videos in bed and its helping my depression thank you WildBeare love seeing your self and others get out there and enjoy the wild . Im not selling my camping gear as im only 39 in the hope that one day i can get back out there and enjoy the outdoors again.Love the channel and keep up the good work! Your videos mean more to me than you realize and helping me through a very fustraiting and painful time in my life from every fabric of my being thank you!!
Simracingwal: You sound as though you have being going through a lot, for your age. I hope your health improves to the point where you can do the things you love. God Bless and take care of you.
I also find Wildbeare's videos very relaxing, enjoyable and uplifting. I think it is her good natured and positive attitude as well as the connection with nature. It sounds like you are having a very rough time though, and videos like this can indeed be a lifeline. I hope you recover and are able to return to the wild and enjoy nature once again. There is nothing better.
Heyy 🤗 so sorry to hear of your health issues. I'm so glad you got to go out and about and make those memories and I really hope one day you'll be able to get back to it again. Look after yourself friend 💚 thank you so much for sharing these with me
The way you were friendly and helpful to the cute little insect! So charming and it makes me happy because I'm the same way, even though people think I'm crazy🪲
ppl think i'm nuts for pickin up slugs & snails from the paths & pavements so they don't get squashed lol ,just shows what kinda person u r i spose with ANY little animal
@@crockkett Well, at least there are four of us! I'm the same way with slugs & snails. I love rain but I hate seeing them all coming out into the roads.
@@swiftbird_studio oh good not just me then lol, ppl do give me funny look's but sod um rather save a little insect or animal above a human any day , i have thought though i wonder how many insect & things you tread on in a life time & you just don't know you've done so
Loved this! You seemed so happy in this video that your ‘sparkle’ looked even brighter than it usually is. You’re always a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, Claire.
Top tip I learnt in the military to take a small plastic shower cap to put over the tops of your boots at night stops the rain and creepies getting in whilst letting them air too. Kindest regards nickT😊.
I take my Boots in my bivy or Tent, in Snowy Winter/negative Degrees INSIDE the Sleeping Bag - if Dirty i put em in a Plastic bag, top open to ventilate em - Good Place is between Legs... Frozen Boots are bad ;-)
@@easygroove That's what I was taught as a young Royal Navy recruit 36 years ago on Dartmoor - put your boots in your sleeping bag so your body heat may dry them out a little bit overnight. This from Royal Marines who fought in the Falklands so you tended to trust them! It's always worked for me.
@@GrahamsGO YES, and so many People look at me like im from the Moon .. when i tell em... -i added two plastic bags to my inventory for the Dirt.. (Of course there a Situation where you do not take of Clothes ...) best regards
I bought a Dutch army bivy, it’s the same camo, only one hoop though, however it does have an inner zippable mesh by the top opening, so you can leave the gore tex outer open but close the mesh inner so it’s not so claustrophobic, obs if it rains then you still need a full zip in. Lovely vid ❤
I have the XL variant of the dutch bivy (same as the much more expensive german one). I am putting my backpack into the foot section so the bivy also rises up at the foot end, as it has only one hoop at the head end. With a Bundeswehr ground mat inserted into the straps at the underside of the bivi it is also protected from perforations from the ground. Very great system, used it down to -10 ⁰C.
My absolute favorite! Always brings a smile to my face when I see a new WildBeare video pop up! You are the best. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures!
They are made of a gortex type material so condensation and breathing are not an issue to reproof it get some nikwax reproofer and tech wash and use the amount for 3 coats. Top tip for your boots is to put 2 sticks into the ground and put your boots upside down on them.
I just found your channel recently, and I have been so inspired! It's amazing to see a woman unafraid to camp by herself. I have only slept in my car alone but this inprires me to camp outdoors alone too. Thank you 😊
Heyy, ah thanks, welcome to my lil channel! 👋 I sleep in my car occasionally (often when I've had to bail on some kind of mountain camp gone wrong haha) and I do love it but I do feel safer in the woods as I can usually disappear and not be seen. In the car there's always the risk of it being broken in to or being seen out alone at night in the middle of nowhere. If you manage in your car ok I bet you'd love it in the woods :D thanks so much for watching 💚
Hi Claire, I have a single skin Goretex tent from 1984 that has never leaked and is still in good order, the inside is flocked, how you described your bivi. The purpose of the flock is to wick condensation through the tent to the outside but it doesn't work very well and after a night's sleep and when I move in the morning it's like a mini shower inside the tent. Maybe your bivi is Goretex? Be careful to always leave a small gap to allow air to circulate, Goretex is breathable but not to the extent that you can seal it up totally. On one occasion I awoke gasping for air because I zipped my tent up fully. To take care of your bivvy use Nikwax to wash it and keep it as clean as possible so as water beads up on it. Never use the regular laundry washing liquids because they contain phosphates that will damage the Goretex membrane.
Yep, found out the hard way about using detergent on a berghaus jacket. Videos online said they were OK as long as non bio..absolutely not. Destroyed.. Tech wash or other pure soap only from now on. Used it on a pair of gore tex mammut boots that are entirely man made materials, zero leather. Perfect.
I had a new metal roof fitted to my shed, and the panels have flock on their underside. Its purpose is to hold water on very cold nights, so it doesn't drip down inside the building. As the sun warms the metal, the water evaporates. I can see how shaking a flock-lined tent would be problematic. I've not been tempted to disturb the shed roof early one December morning, but I expect the result could be the same.
Hi, thanks for this! Interesting about the flocking, yes I think it might be, a few people have suggested it could be goretex. I deffo don't fancy being in it fully sealed, whatever it's made from haha, like being in a coffin 😬 thanks for watching my lil viddy! :)
I learned the hard way after having a sleeping bag inside my goretex bivi bag and was up on the Brecon Beacons and above the clouds at some points , that evening I opened up the bivi bag to find a soaking wet sleeping bag, it may be water proof but not vapour proof, ( low cloud) just went through the bivi bag and soaked the sleeping bag.
Thank you for your soothing voice that helps me relax to get to sleep...(and the vicarious journeys, the great scenery, the new 'friends' you spot, etc). Great channel!
Hi Claire, That is as waterproof as can be! It is good ol' Goretex from the mid 80's. You will spend many a dry night in that for sure! Thanks again for providing some perfect relaxation for me before I head off to sleep! YOU ARE A STAR AND A TRUE GEM!💎
@@Frontfight Yeah, the membrane can wear through, and the breathability will be lost if the otter layer "wets". In other words water doesn’t bead up. If it does, it’s still water proof, but the moisture from inside won’t escape.
@@CharlieK92004 If it’s that humid, then of course not. But if the outside is wetted, and it’s not that humid, some moisture will escape. It’s not as much as they make it sound though, a d actual goretex membrane is much better than those DWR coating that so many people call goretex
Hi Claire, great vid. You can put your pack and boots under the cover on the head end. Another idea you may be interested in is the british military bivvy bag without the hoops, you can lay it out upside down with the hood on the top, then use some tarp clips to peg out the four corners, and another tarp clip on the hood end which you run a guyline off and tie to a tree. It creates a similar shelter to the hooped bivvy but with the added bonus of a hood overhang and less condensation because you can keep it open without getting wet. You can also use two hiking poles at the hood end aswell to create a even better opening and just peg out the hood end guyline into the ground instead of using a tree. All the best to you and keep making vids, i really enjoy your content. Take care.
The 2 problems when it rain with this bivi is that the part above the zip will be wet on the outside and that's the part you sit on to get in and out, wet butt issues. Also the small pockets that the poles go in are also waterproof and they fill up with water, not a huge problem, but slightly irritating. I put green tape on my poles as bright white poles are not that stealthy. The Dutch army bivi has a 3/4 lenght side zip and a bug mesh and in my opinion is a much better design in the same camo. Happy camping, stay warm and dry. Regards Dave
10:15 "mesh panel +bugs"...The Dutch army , hooped, version has exactly that and is gortex with a bigger foot box for kit. Plus, is side zipped for much easier access (boots still on)...Also available "used" on line....Great vid. Thanks...
Just one quick piont , you never camp.under a Beech tree as they have sudden branch drop syndrome, especialy at end of summer. This can happen on healthy trees without any signs.
yep, I like to try and position myself under the smaller branches so that if anything comes down it'll be a donk rather than a death. The oaks drop branches all over the place too. I've heard entire trees come down on a couple of occasions. Very hard to avoid all branches and trees in the woods of course haha. Thanks for watching :)
I have at least 10 different bivy bags in my collection; military and commercial, and by far my favorite one is the Canvas Cutters Summit lightweight one with mesh and pole system. It has become my #1 system for stealth camping riverside during trout season. While it is waterproof and breathable I still carry a small tarp with me to cook under in case of rain. You can roll up your inflatable pad and sleeping bag inside too. A cheaper bivy that I really like too is the (improved version) Geertop Plume bivy 2.. very affordable on Amazon, roomy, breathable, and now they’ve improved the seam tape that the first version had problems with.
@@Peter_S_ you won’t be disappointed.. I have version 1 which I love… it looks like version 2 is even better.. I also have the Dominator from them in my truck..( very heavy).. the summit is great strapped outside my pack giving me more pack space
WildBeare I've been inspired by your videos that I've only very recently discovered. To get back out and do some wild camping. I used the Army bivvy bag but never the hooped one they were brilliant bits of kit. So at 56 years old I'm going to get my gear unpacked and connect again with nature.
We had two types, both made of Gortex. As well as the hooped one there is a very similar one but just a normal bivi bag. The hooped weren't on issue when I was in the army, just the standard ones. The hooped ones you had to buy yourself. I can't see from the video but it should have a NATO stock number, it starts with 4 numbers then the next 2 number group is the Country code. 99 for UK, 00 for USA etc etc..
I heard your voice and I was smitten...so soothing and unruffled. You could talk me to sleep... like a lullaby. Also, you are, definitely adventurous, tough, and determined. Good show!
The huge advantage of a bivvy bag is the protection from even the smallest of draughts. Air currents through a tarpaulin shelter take away the body heat very quickly. The 1980s/90s generation of gortex was the 👌 best. Its really easy to add a bug net screen using the same door zip.
Helloo from England :D 👋 Mm yeh I think that's the way forward :) I have a very light DCF tarp which would be a negligible additional weight but should do the trick
Thanks for sharing Claire Bear, you're appreciated. it was delightfully informative and adorable as usual with the gorgeous scenery. Have a beautiful day!💕 🌳🦌
I had a very similar one, mine was made from Gore Tex and was ok for zipping it fully up and still being able to breathe with no condensation. Try sticking your pack in the space above your head, that will help keep the material off your face. Rain was never a problem until you have to get out and pack up, so I would suggest a small tarp set up as well
Hi, I spent two years in UKs cold deluge solo, in the Forests for personal training. No warm haven to rekindle, or return to, no people to communicate reassurances, no phone, no assistance, no money brought or plan B back up hotels. Just me and one back pack.The best set up I found was the double hammock, underquilt and tarp. Fast to set up, take down in pitch black for stealth - bug and animal free - except mosquitos. What many don't realise is how dangerous damp/wet can be. With no contingency there is no room for error or illness, and getting wet could be curtains by day break. eg Pouring rain for weeks - Move too fast , wet on inside from sweat and condensation. Move too slow, and the rain will seep in through saturation of anything 'waterproof ' claimed. Infinite challenges, washing, clothes, super stealth, aggressive humans. Then there's the abuse, the attacks, impositions, finding ways to eat, hours of physical daily training to keep in super healthy state. You truly become a refined night ninja, acute to every sound of your own movements and all else, never using unnatural light, working with nature to create blocks, defence and camouflage. Never sharing your movements or location with a single soul. The unfamiliar list and learning curve is endlessly steep. Its both terrifying and amazing. Almost impossible, but twas the most liberating.
Reminds me of a little wild camping group we had when I was younger, where we all bought huge Army surplus camouflage sleeping bags and wild camped just with the sleeping bags and no tents. We were called the Khaki Maggots. 😆
I really enjoy your videos, because you have a nice oersonality, explain and show most of what you are trying to achieve, and things go wrong sometime, making you adapt as best you can!
The Dutch army modulair sleep systeem is also awesome: the summer sleeping bag has a bug net in the hood😊 I used it last month, the bugs weren't happy 😂
@TheBill9999 I bought one where I am in Australia. Find it absolutely NOT roomy. If I put an inflatable bed inside my feet are squished against the bivvy and my shoulders hit the roof if I try laying on my side. Thought it would be bigger, considering the soldiers probably keep their boots on in tactical situations. Maybe they come in different sizes and I got the small?
Had a traumatic night in a hooped bivvi (I named 'the canvas coffin') next to a Tor overlooking Conwy and the North Wales coast a few years ago. It was a lovely moonlit night, and I drifted off to sleep to the sound of sheep bleating in the distance... Then a couple of hours later I awoke with an intense feeling of dread, something was moving outside. Then through the canvas I saw an unearthly form silhouetted against the full moon... followed by a neigh. A couple of the local wild ponies had come to investigate the strange object (the canvas coffin) that had materialized in their sheltered sleeping spot.
I find it great that you're trying military stuff. That camo really blends in well. It's called DPM and I absolutely love it. I have an old school British basha (indestructible little tarp) and a Dutch hooped bivy and Dutch rain poncho in the same camo. Absolutely love them. Cheap and indestructible.
I showed my wife your video and told her i'd love to do that ! ... she said "You would come home covered in bug bites, sprained ankle from getting up in the night for a pee, and set yourself on fire with a alcohol burner". Which hurt cos I know shes right 😟 .... I'll carry on living my dreams through your videos 😄 keep em comming 👌
Haha yes I've lived those things, except the setting myself on fire bit.. the alcohol stoves can be a bit wild to be fair, use a standard gas hiking stove you'll be fine 😄
Are you really solo camping when you have the all the bugs, deer and birds 😊? Great videography, the different angles must take a lot of time and effort, love the creative shots you do. From a fellow nature lover. 🌳 🌳
Thank you! Yes not really solo is it 🦌🐛 it does take time but it's second nature now, it would feel strange not to do it haha. I love to create as much as the camping so it's a great combo for me. The night vision shots are from trail cams so they're easy as they have motion sensors. Thanks so much for watching my lil video :)
One of my favorite channels, experience, expertise and a great desire to experiment. Iron self-control to do everything alone, great confidence with nature and with yourself.
You could set up a tarp at say knee height and push your bivy under that. You wil be dry without feeling claustrophobic and you will have ample space for a backpack and shoes. The Dutch army bivy is very similar.
When I was in scouts many years ago we were told not to camp under a tree. If it rains the sound of rain landing on tent stops when rain ends. Tenting under a tree means after rain has stopped the dripping from leaves continues for hours.
Very good - DPM. My father Terry Jickells was A Sq SAS for 22 years and it was all about stealth and I was heading that way once. Of course, it's not a plaything - there is a serious reason why it's the way it is. Effectively it's to preserve life. Whilst training it was always said that shape sound, silhouette, and movement were the big four. With respect to this, it would come under the category of Shape and to a degree silhouette.
Trying to work out what your father has to do with your comment….? You were heading that way? Does that mean you were in the forces but didn’t make selection?
@@globalnomad450 It's easy really - I was speaking of stealth the subject of which in a military context wasn't mentioned - as I said it's about the preservation of life in a battle situation. That's what DPM was created for - I'll give her that she mentioned the military. So, the mention of Terry my father was illustrating a relatable point as you do when you're debating something. I felt that was obvious given what the regiment is renowned for. Re-the mention of myself that was merely to say I know something about it - not everything but something. As for selection I've done many tests out here as well as a few in the forces - some of which I've past some I haven't. That's life.
@@globalnomad450 Simple in truth - it's pride. And he's no longer with us so it doesn't affect him and to be honest I named him because if people wanted to verify it they could always google it. The world is all about proof. Personally, I'm wondering why you are so hung up about it. Why is that?
@@globalnomad450 Well, that's about pride in all truth and the fact that I can. Also, he's not with us any longer so it doesn't impact on him. I'm trying to figure out why you're so bothered. Have a great day out there.
I use the non-hoop version with the drawstring hood. I like it because you can turn it sideways and pull the draw strings to have your mouth and nose exposed even in the rain without letting water in. Or upside down and use the hood as a cover with a pole so its open but covered. Harder to get into though. Gortex really high quality. Bit big/heavy.
Hi Claire that is one of the original uk special forces Bivvy bags known as the SAS bivvy bag rarer then hens teeth now excellent bits of equipment been around a long time
In the army now! I've seen some hooped bivis with mesh and clear plastic at the head, which might help with the condensation (and breathing!). Wouldn't need to be claustrophobic with that bivi. A camouflage tent might do the trick. Cool video Claire.
I was an infantry officer for a few years. Lots of the guys used to get tailor to sew on bug nets and pole sleeves to really personalise it. Given that we would only be in them a few hours a night. Jayjays of Brecon are a good military Tailor
Hi Claire. Another great video! When we check for potentially hazardous overhead branches here, we call it “looking for widow-makers”. Also, Trangia has a pre-heater attachment for cold-weather use. With it, my buddy uses his Trangia even for deep-cold winter camping.
A note about alcohol fuel being cold: You can take a piece of paper, bark or similar, drop it in the trangia, then light it. The paper or bark will burn on it's own, and ignite the alcohol as it warms up. Always a pleasant 20 minutes or so, Claire. Thanks. :>)
You can put all your kit your pack in it and trap air in it it is waterproof enough to be bone dry inside after a river crossing. You don't need pegs, you can just useit as is with a sleeping bag inside, and a foam sleep roll underneath. Less hassle, just roll it up an your away. Excellent bit of kit .
Hii, here in Norway we have military sales now and then ... all kinds of military stuff is sold to a nice price, and most of it is brand new ... it has been stored for a few years and is swapped out with new stuff ... A while ago I got myself a floofy sleeping bag a couple of nice sleep mats, tools and clothes. All of it was in original package and never opened 😄I have never seen that cute "tent" here though ... looked really nice 🥰!
When my dad and I used Bivi bags when I was younger, we would use his old bug net tent. We got to enjoy the stars, but keep the bugs off. We'd only cover up to keep the dew off.
I have just discovered your Channel and I am hooked! I love camping and the outdoors but have too little time to do as much as I would like - watching your videos is the next best thing. And the quality of each video is superb - full of beautiful scenery, wonderful commentary, perfectly chosen music. What you are doing is so amazing and I am sure that you are lifting the spirits of so many people with your Channel. Thank you so much!
Ohh yeh.. floofy and fluffy are two very different things 😄 Fluffy is furry like a bunny. Floofy is all poofy like a round sheep. Those are the technical terms and definitions btw. Much love from England 💚
You may like Dutch Hooped Army Bivvy too. It has only one pole, but it has a long side zip and is to comfortable to get into and the pole goes in overhead part so when unzipped the head is still covered from rain. I love it. If you'd be lucky to get XL one, yod get inside your rucksack and your car, no kidding. I'm 6'3 and fit inside with all my gear. It has a mosquito net too, so allows to sleep with opened bivvy with no bugs involved. I love sleeping in bivvy, makes me feel more connected to the nature than tend would do, I guess. Thank you for the video :)
Pro Tips here: I just have 1 pole at the front. It's fine with no pegs. You can also sit up and fold the pole down so you can eat your tea if it's not raining. Also, that bag is heavy, granted but it is absolutely bomb proof and will take years of abuse unlike the super dooper Rab ones x
after using these while serving in the army, i just CANNOT even contemplate using them again lol. gimme a big roomy tent anyday - good to see you had a good experience using one... and the local fauna taking an interest :)
Clare bought goretex army bag 25yrs ago, not hooped ( £90) never let down, (the one you have looks insulated)stopped using it for a while, got it out and desided to wash it in machine,bad move, all the tapping came off, so just soak in grangers softly, to reproof + clean and as you do, drip dry! Bought iron on sealing tape on line but wasn’t sure if bivy would melt or not, but thankfully it worked, back using it again (750g) but worth it. Enjoy your self ❤remember goretex terrax boots ,when the subs come in, and they do, good you are keeping the original scope and not heading off to Mongolia or anywhere
you could sew in a few vents into that thing.. a few small at the foot, then a few small at the bottom front then when you zip into it you have vents, maybe like 1 3" x 8" up front with a hood sewn in as well for rain, same at the foot? that would make that a very functional all weather unit .. if it's not waterproof you can spray it with a good waterproof sealant .. perfect! if you don't sew most any seamstress can do it, zipper repair any of that type of sewing . . best if to do waterproof seams.. also you could sew in a moonroof, good pliable clear plastic oval port sewn into the top of the hood .. perfect!
Claire thanks for uploading to start my week on a positive note. Good on ya lass! A few years back I did something similar. I set my bivi under some thick bramble. It was hard to get into but those tasked with finding me walked right by. I slept like a log!
54k+ views in seven hours. You are definitley doing quality videos and acquired a great fan base. Look forward to "floofy" being added to the Oxford English Dictionary in the near future. 😊
Ahh thank you so much, I'm so very grateful that you guys keep coming back to watch my adventures (and misadventures haha). Means a lot. Yep Floofy really needs to go in there haha!
You are an inspiration to young women who should get out and about, and to us older blokes (65) who still get out and about. Keep your great videos coming.
I totally agree with others about that being waterproof. If you would like to have it open during a rain, then I would suggest matching it to a military poncho. The ponchos are made so they can double as a single man tent; they are very waterproof and can fit over the bivi. Enjoy!!!!
Can't believe it Claire, I went bivi camping just last night, with almost the exact same setup - and a spider landed on my face out of nowhere, as well! Took me a bit by surprise! 🙂 Great video 👍
No way! Hope you had a lovely night too (apart from the spider - so rude when they invade the face area like that! 😮) Thank you, have a great weekend :) 🍁🧡🍂
Helloo Wild Ones! Happy Autumn! 🍂🧡🍁The colours are just starting to change here in England, I'm so excited 😍I'll try my new (old) military bivi in the rain at some point and let you know how it goes 😄Much Love xx
Claire if you ever have a chance, try a Dutch army hooped bivvy, very similar but it's got a side zip (like a sleeping bag) and a built in mozzy net... You'll love it if you like the British one!
Imagine this with a fishing brolly set up 😍
@@WildernessAdventuresUK thank you I'm just looking this up, love the mesh bit!
@@Benjamin-Outdoors Heyy! Ooh great info thanks, ok so just spray it with waterproofing? That's a good idea about stuffing it out to stop water pooling :D I'm not too fussed about being close to a tree in the woods though, a solitary tree I would be of course, no bad weather was forecast for this one anyhow (although you never know in UK of course haha). I've been informed that the Dutch bivi's have a mesh panel, I wish I'd realised as they look ideal! Best wishes to you and family 🍁🧡🍂
@@venetiads4001 Oooh! yes that would be very nice! I do love that brolly ☔
Sergeant: “Smith! I didn’t see you at camouflage practice today!”
Private Smith: “Thank you, Sir!”
The old ones are best !
Hahaha I love it 😄😄
"Hopped bivy" not in my day I saw them basterdised by soldier but not issued like that
Never call a sergeant Sir or you will be in hot water.
@@steveforster9764She has a Dutch hooped bivvy by the look of it.
I’m have on of these…I’m still serving after 35 years of hard soldiering and I have used it all over the world on exercises and operations. They’re not issued anymore. I have used it in -20, horrendous rain, wind, mountain side and woods, desert and snow, it has never failed. Keep it clean, dry it well, proof the seams and yes it is proper GoreTex but unnamed and unlabelled. Perfect for wild camping, everything goes in the hood area, which keeps it taut and weighted down. Happy travels.😊
When were these issued and who to? I did 18 years, my son did 12 years and we only knew people who bought these - and those people missed the joyous experience of waking up with snow on their face in a bivi bag (who bothered with a basha?)
@IO-zg8md mid 90s
@@IO-zg8mdI’d like to know who had these issued too
I served from 1985-2009 and was never issued one of these
I doubt the army would fork out that type of money to issue every soldier one of these. It’s a luxury item. Hardly army issue.
I may be wrong of course 😂
Oddly enough I'd been going to mention my boots were up aroumd my head bit I didn't think Claire would do that.
Always made the point of taking my boots off, I know quite a few of my muckers that kept them on regardless of what we had walked through. That the sort of sleep systems you wouldn't want as an ex army issued.
Definitely not a grade A used
@@IO-zg8mdI did 5 years and never seen these. We had the plain green poncho with the hood part tied off when I first joined.
Hello from New Zealand! I have to say, I've never been Bivvy camping, but I have been tarp camping, which is sort of the same! Lol. Whenever I sleep under a tree, I always ask the tree to shelter me and not let anything, like widowmakers, etc, fall on me. Trees will always help you out if you ask nicely and respectfully. That tree liked you I think, just from the way it sheltered you from that random shower. Seeing those deer was an added bonus! Beautiful!
Hi Wild Beare … whilst recovering from breast cancer, your wonderful videos are giving me the vicarious pleasure of the adventures and nature you are experiencing. It’s immensely uplifting … calming and hopeful! Thank you for this magical gift!
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Heyy friend, I so hope this fight will be over for you soon 💚 thank you so much & lots of love to you xx
@@WildBeare thank you for this caring message ❣️🥰
@@bluecheese1066 thank you @bluecheese❣️
@@WildBeare thank you WildBeare for your kind words… you and your work are indeed tremendously uplifting as pointed out also by others, almost hypnotic and authentic ! I’ll just continue to enjoy your videos. You may end up with quite a following in Australia! ❤️
I absolutely love watching your channel WildBeare i used to camp all around snowdonia (home) and would follow you on and off and enjoy you adventures . Now for the past 2 years my health has gone down hill athritis/colitis/stoma bag the list goes on after being so active healthy i cant get out much at all i forced my self a few months back to go camping after binge watching your videos somwhere very close to home no hike in easy going and it nearly killed me but was a ok night other than worrying about health conditions . Now i just live through your channel and your videos in bed and its helping my depression thank you WildBeare love seeing your self and others get out there and enjoy the wild . Im not selling my camping gear as im only 39 in the hope that one day i can get back out there and enjoy the outdoors again.Love the channel and keep up the good work! Your videos mean more to me than you realize and helping me through a very fustraiting and painful time in my life from every fabric of my being thank you!!
Simracingwal: You sound as though you have being going through a lot, for your age.
I hope your health improves to the point where you can do the things you love.
God Bless and take care of you.
@@StevenKeery Thank you very much for your kind message steven wishing you all the best buddy 👍
I also find Wildbeare's videos very relaxing, enjoyable and uplifting. I think it is her good natured and positive attitude as well as the connection with nature. It sounds like you are having a very rough time though, and videos like this can indeed be a lifeline. I hope you recover and are able to return to the wild and enjoy nature once again. There is nothing better.
Heyy 🤗 so sorry to hear of your health issues. I'm so glad you got to go out and about and make those memories and I really hope one day you'll be able to get back to it again. Look after yourself friend 💚 thank you so much for sharing these with me
The way you were friendly and helpful to the cute little insect! So charming and it makes me happy because I'm the same way, even though people think I'm crazy🪲
Yeah same as me!😁👍
ppl think i'm nuts for pickin up slugs & snails from the paths & pavements so they don't get squashed lol ,just shows what kinda person u r i spose with ANY little animal
@@crockkett Well, at least there are four of us! I'm the same way with slugs & snails. I love rain but I hate seeing them all coming out into the roads.
@@swiftbird_studio oh good not just me then lol, ppl do give me funny look's but sod um rather save a little insect or animal above a human any day , i have thought though i wonder how many insect & things you tread on in a life time & you just don't know you've done so
Loved this! You seemed so happy in this video that your ‘sparkle’ looked even brighter than it usually is. You’re always a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, Claire.
Aw thanks! I felt very content in this new woodland, much less people about :) have a lovely weekend 🍁🧡🍂
Always lovely to be invited along on your adventures, thanks Lass🏴👍
Top tip I learnt in the military to take a small plastic shower cap to put over the tops of your boots at night stops the rain and creepies getting in whilst letting them air too. Kindest regards nickT😊.
Oooh that's a great idea :D thanks!
I take my Boots in my bivy or Tent, in Snowy Winter/negative Degrees INSIDE the Sleeping Bag - if Dirty i put em in a Plastic bag, top open to ventilate em - Good Place is between Legs...
Frozen Boots are bad ;-)
@@easygroove That's what I was taught as a young Royal Navy recruit 36 years ago on Dartmoor - put your boots in your sleeping bag so your body heat may dry them out a little bit overnight. This from Royal Marines who fought in the Falklands so you tended to trust them! It's always worked for me.
@@GrahamsGO YES, and so many People look at me like im from the Moon .. when i tell em... -i added two plastic bags to my inventory for the Dirt..
(Of course there a Situation where you do not take of Clothes ...)
best regards
@@GrahamsGOwe were taught a tea light inside your boot lit drys them out. Works a treat
Getting a hooped bivy changed my life. Brilliant bits of kit. No more gortex resting on your nose!!
I bought a Dutch army bivy, it’s the same camo, only one hoop though, however it does have an inner zippable mesh by the top opening, so you can leave the gore tex outer open but close the mesh inner so it’s not so claustrophobic, obs if it rains then you still need a full zip in.
Lovely vid ❤
The dutch ones look great with the mesh :D thank you
They look great. Do you happen to know the weight of it? And how does it stand up with regard to waterproofing?
I have the XL variant of the dutch bivy (same as the much more expensive german one). I am putting my backpack into the foot section so the bivy also rises up at the foot end, as it has only one hoop at the head end. With a Bundeswehr ground mat inserted into the straps at the underside of the bivi it is also protected from perforations from the ground. Very great system, used it down to -10 ⁰C.
My absolute favorite! Always brings a smile to my face when I see a new WildBeare video pop up! You are the best. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures!
Aw thank you! :D
They are made of a gortex type material so condensation and breathing are not an issue to reproof it get some nikwax reproofer and tech wash and use the amount for 3 coats. Top tip for your boots is to put 2 sticks into the ground and put your boots upside down on them.
Trust me, if it starts raining hard and it’s warm those things will be a problem.
I just found your channel recently, and I have been so inspired! It's amazing to see a woman unafraid to camp by herself. I have only slept in my car alone but this inprires me to camp outdoors alone too. Thank you 😊
Heyy, ah thanks, welcome to my lil channel! 👋 I sleep in my car occasionally (often when I've had to bail on some kind of mountain camp gone wrong haha) and I do love it but I do feel safer in the woods as I can usually disappear and not be seen. In the car there's always the risk of it being broken in to or being seen out alone at night in the middle of nowhere. If you manage in your car ok I bet you'd love it in the woods :D thanks so much for watching 💚
Hi Claire, I have a single skin Goretex tent from 1984 that has never leaked and is still in good order, the inside is flocked, how you described your bivi. The purpose of the flock is to wick condensation through the tent to the outside but it doesn't work very well and after a night's sleep and when I move in the morning it's like a mini shower inside the tent. Maybe your bivi is Goretex? Be careful to always leave a small gap to allow air to circulate, Goretex is breathable but not to the extent that you can seal it up totally. On one occasion I awoke gasping for air because I zipped my tent up fully.
To take care of your bivvy use Nikwax to wash it and keep it as clean as possible so as water beads up on it. Never use the regular laundry washing liquids because they contain phosphates that will damage the Goretex membrane.
Yep, found out the hard way about using detergent on a berghaus jacket. Videos online said they were OK as long as non bio..absolutely not. Destroyed..
Tech wash or other pure soap only from now on. Used it on a pair of gore tex mammut boots that are entirely man made materials, zero leather. Perfect.
I had a new metal roof fitted to my shed, and the panels have flock on their underside. Its purpose is to hold water on very cold nights, so it doesn't drip down inside the building. As the sun warms the metal, the water evaporates. I can see how shaking a flock-lined tent would be problematic. I've not been tempted to disturb the shed roof early one December morning, but I expect the result could be the same.
Hi, thanks for this! Interesting about the flocking, yes I think it might be, a few people have suggested it could be goretex. I deffo don't fancy being in it fully sealed, whatever it's made from haha, like being in a coffin 😬 thanks for watching my lil viddy! :)
I learned the hard way after having a sleeping bag inside my goretex bivi bag and was up on the Brecon Beacons and above the clouds at some points , that evening I opened up the bivi bag to find a soaking wet sleeping bag, it may be water proof but not vapour proof, ( low cloud) just went through the bivi bag and soaked the sleeping bag.
Thank you for your soothing voice that helps me relax to get to sleep...(and the vicarious journeys, the great scenery, the new 'friends' you spot, etc). Great channel!
Her very pleasing voice is the first thing that caught my attention. Wildbeare, please read the telephone book for me.
"I could lay here all night.. Which is quite fortunate I suppose, 'cause I'm gonna." hahaha
😂
Hi Claire,
That is as waterproof as can be! It is good ol' Goretex from the mid 80's. You will spend many a dry night in that for sure!
Thanks again for providing some perfect relaxation for me before I head off to sleep!
YOU ARE A STAR AND A TRUE GEM!💎
It’s surplus, so no guarantees on waterproofness. Ive bought some stuff that wasn’t. They’re usually a DWR coating, and not actually Gore-Tex btw.
It depends on whether the membrane is intact otherwise it can seep through. You really do want to retreat the DWR so puddles wont form on top.
@@Frontfight Yeah, the membrane can wear through, and the breathability will be lost if the otter layer "wets". In other words water doesn’t bead up. If it does, it’s still water proof, but the moisture from inside won’t escape.
@@jimf1964, Doesn’t matter if gore Tex wets out or rolls off, moisture can’t escape into 100% humidity.
@@CharlieK92004 If it’s that humid, then of course not. But if the outside is wetted, and it’s not that humid, some moisture will escape. It’s not as much as they make it sound though, a d actual goretex membrane is much better than those DWR coating that so many people call goretex
Hi Claire, great vid.
You can put your pack and boots under the cover on the head end.
Another idea you may be interested in is the british military bivvy bag without the hoops, you can lay it out upside down with the hood on the top, then use some tarp clips to peg out the four corners, and another tarp clip on the hood end which you run a guyline off and tie to a tree. It creates a similar shelter to the hooped bivvy but with the added bonus of a hood overhang and less condensation because you can keep it open without getting wet. You can also use two hiking poles at the hood end aswell to create a even better opening and just peg out the hood end guyline into the ground instead of using a tree. All the best to you and keep making vids, i really enjoy your content. Take care.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing I've not heard of it so I'll have to look into this :) have a lovely week 💚
I can't explain how good your films make me feel. Thank you so much.
The 2 problems when it rain with this bivi is that the part above the zip will be wet on the outside and that's the part you sit on to get in and out, wet butt issues. Also the small pockets that the poles go in are also waterproof and they fill up with water, not a huge problem, but slightly irritating. I put green tape on my poles as bright white poles are not that stealthy. The Dutch army bivi has a 3/4 lenght side zip and a bug mesh and in my opinion is a much better design in the same camo. Happy camping, stay warm and dry. Regards Dave
10:15 "mesh panel +bugs"...The Dutch army , hooped, version has exactly that and is gortex with a bigger foot box for kit. Plus, is side zipped for much easier access (boots still on)...Also available "used" on line....Great vid. Thanks...
He was carrying that water home to his wife and kids! 😁
😂. That bit was so cute.
haha aww man, don't say that 😄😭😄
My thoughts too. lol.
Haha I had a similar thought
Thanks!
Thank you friend :) 💚
Just one quick piont , you never camp.under a Beech tree as they have sudden branch drop syndrome, especialy at end of summer. This can happen on healthy trees without any signs.
Also, never ever camp in Scotland. The chance of avalanche is all too prevalent. 🙄
Don't, swim in the ocean there are sharks in there.
Also never camp out between the months of April and October, since this is when lightning is more likely to strike! ☝️
yep, I like to try and position myself under the smaller branches so that if anything comes down it'll be a donk rather than a death. The oaks drop branches all over the place too. I've heard entire trees come down on a couple of occasions. Very hard to avoid all branches and trees in the woods of course haha. Thanks for watching :)
I have at least 10 different bivy bags in my collection; military and commercial, and by far my favorite one is the Canvas Cutters Summit lightweight one with mesh and pole system. It has become my #1 system for stealth camping riverside during trout season. While it is waterproof and breathable I still carry a small tarp with me to cook under in case of rain. You can roll up your inflatable pad and sleeping bag inside too.
A cheaper bivy that I really like too is the (improved version) Geertop Plume bivy 2.. very affordable on Amazon, roomy, breathable, and now they’ve improved the seam tape that the first version had problems with.
Thank you for that report. I just looked at the Canvas Cutters Summit sleep system and it looks GREAT. I'm quite likely to get one.
@@Peter_S_ you won’t be disappointed.. I have version 1 which I love… it looks like version 2 is even better.. I also have the Dominator from them in my truck..( very heavy).. the summit is great strapped outside my pack giving me more pack space
I just had a look at those. They look very good and roomy. I think for a civilian application I’d argue probably almost perfect.
WildBeare I've been inspired by your videos that I've only very recently discovered. To get back out and do some wild camping. I used the Army bivvy bag but never the hooped one they were brilliant bits of kit. So at 56 years old I'm going to get my gear unpacked and connect again with nature.
We had two types, both made of Gortex. As well as the hooped one there is a very similar one but just a normal bivi bag. The hooped weren't on issue when I was in the army, just the standard ones. The hooped ones you had to buy yourself. I can't see from the video but it should have a NATO stock number, it starts with 4 numbers then the next 2 number group is the Country code. 99 for UK, 00 for USA etc etc..
The hopped ones still aren’t on general issue, never seen an issued one until this video
@@andrewbrown5300 Me neither. I'd like to see her use an issue sleeping bag and roll mat and feed herself with a rat pack. Not likely to happen.
Thanks to you Claire i have brought a bivi bag and its the best thing iv purchased for a while
I heard your voice and I was smitten...so soothing and unruffled. You could talk me to sleep... like a lullaby. Also, you are, definitely adventurous, tough, and determined. Good show!
She's perfect by every single metric! 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍
Beautiful scenery, and nice camping spot too 😉
I just love how excited you get about things!
The huge advantage of a bivvy bag is the protection from even the smallest of draughts.
Air currents through a tarpaulin shelter take away the body heat very quickly. The 1980s/90s generation of gortex was the 👌 best. Its really easy to add a bug net screen using the same door zip.
Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿 , we would normally use a " hoochie" (a small tarp) over the top of our bivi setup .
Helloo from England :D 👋 Mm yeh I think that's the way forward :) I have a very light DCF tarp which would be a negligible additional weight but should do the trick
thats just rude
@camiel61 that's just what the NZDF (New Zealand Defense Force ) call them .
@@richardchapman6340 lol i was jokin
Thanks for sharing Claire Bear, you're appreciated. it was delightfully informative and adorable as usual with the gorgeous scenery. Have a beautiful day!💕 🌳🦌
I had a very similar one, mine was made from Gore Tex and was ok for zipping it fully up and still being able to breathe with no condensation.
Try sticking your pack in the space above your head, that will help keep the material off your face.
Rain was never a problem until you have to get out and pack up, so I would suggest a small tarp set up as well
Hi, I spent two years in UKs cold deluge solo, in the Forests for personal training. No warm haven to rekindle, or return to, no people to communicate reassurances, no phone, no assistance, no money brought or plan B back up hotels. Just me and one back pack.The best set up I found was the double hammock, underquilt and tarp. Fast to set up, take down in pitch black for stealth - bug and animal free - except mosquitos. What many don't realise is how dangerous damp/wet can be. With no contingency there is no room for error or illness, and getting wet could be curtains by day break. eg Pouring rain for weeks - Move too fast , wet on inside from sweat and condensation. Move too slow, and the rain will seep in through saturation of anything 'waterproof ' claimed. Infinite challenges, washing, clothes, super stealth, aggressive humans. Then there's the abuse, the attacks, impositions, finding ways to eat, hours of physical daily training to keep in super healthy state. You truly become a refined night ninja, acute to every sound of your own movements and all else, never using unnatural light, working with nature to create blocks, defence and camouflage. Never sharing your movements or location with a single soul. The unfamiliar list and learning curve is endlessly steep. Its both terrifying and amazing. Almost impossible, but twas the most liberating.
Thank you Clare
Reminds me of a little wild camping group we had when I was younger, where we all bought huge Army surplus camouflage sleeping bags and wild camped just with the sleeping bags and no tents.
We were called the Khaki Maggots. 😆
Hahaha wonderful group nickname there 😄 sounds like a lot of fun :)
I really enjoy your videos, because you have a nice oersonality, explain and show most of what you are trying to achieve, and things go wrong sometime, making you adapt as best you can!
Try the Dutch army hooped bivi bag! That has a bug net built in and is spacious & waterproof!
The Dutch army modulair sleep systeem is also awesome: the summer sleeping bag has a bug net in the hood😊
I used it last month, the bugs weren't happy 😂
Ooo! Looking it up now, thank you, love the mesh! :D
@@WildBeare The Dutch ones are the best. Its what i have.
@TheBill9999 I bought one where I am in Australia. Find it absolutely NOT roomy. If I put an inflatable bed inside my feet are squished against the bivvy and my shoulders hit the roof if I try laying on my side. Thought it would be bigger, considering the soldiers probably keep their boots on in tactical situations.
Maybe they come in different sizes and I got the small?
@@TheBill9999 100% agree. I don't use anything else, rain or shine, all seasons. Short or long trips, backpacking or bike packing! 🤩
Thanks
Thank you so much 💚
Had a traumatic night in a hooped bivvi (I named 'the canvas coffin') next to a Tor overlooking Conwy and the North Wales coast a few years ago. It was a lovely moonlit night, and I drifted off to sleep to the sound of sheep bleating in the distance... Then a couple of hours later I awoke with an intense feeling of dread, something was moving outside. Then through the canvas I saw an unearthly form silhouetted against the full moon... followed by a neigh. A couple of the local wild ponies had come to investigate the strange object (the canvas coffin) that had materialized in their sheltered sleeping spot.
York knife... Love the laid back vibe of your vids... looking forward to seeing your next woodland setting
You must have more kit than an army surplus store 😱. Another enjoyable video.
Yes i like bivi bag outdoor wild camping too. Yes its is very well camouflaged though not much room for everything else.Happy camping.
Just listening to your voice is so relaxing, but the besutiful nature shots make it even better.
This is content YT was made for. Thank you 💖
Ahh that's so nice thank you :) 🍂🧡🍁
I find it great that you're trying military stuff. That camo really blends in well. It's called DPM and I absolutely love it. I have an old school British basha (indestructible little tarp) and a Dutch hooped bivy and Dutch rain poncho in the same camo. Absolutely love them. Cheap and indestructible.
Love you Claire! Xx
🤗🍂🧡🍁
Come along way since 1979 when we used our ponchos as bivis, had to remember to tie up the part that went over your head:)
I showed my wife your video and told her i'd love to do that ! ... she said "You would come home covered in bug bites, sprained ankle from getting up in the night for a pee, and set yourself on fire with a alcohol burner". Which hurt cos I know shes right 😟 .... I'll carry on living my dreams through your videos 😄 keep em comming 👌
nothing like the mrs to tell you the truth who needs enemy's when we have wives lol
You can either listen to her, or go out and grow 😉
Haha yes I've lived those things, except the setting myself on fire bit.. the alcohol stoves can be a bit wild to be fair, use a standard gas hiking stove you'll be fine 😄
But what an experience and achievement it would be, just do it. It won't kill you. 👍
It seems you would be better single, but indeed, pay attention to open petrol containers when working on bikes ;)
Looks like a decent piece of kit ...pity we never saw anyone with this i my service times....non the less, nice ... Thanks Claire 😊
Are you really solo camping when you have the all the bugs, deer and birds 😊? Great videography, the different angles must take a lot of time and effort, love the creative shots you do. From a fellow nature lover. 🌳 🌳
Thank you! Yes not really solo is it 🦌🐛 it does take time but it's second nature now, it would feel strange not to do it haha. I love to create as much as the camping so it's a great combo for me. The night vision shots are from trail cams so they're easy as they have motion sensors. Thanks so much for watching my lil video :)
One of my favorite channels, experience, expertise and a great desire to experiment. Iron self-control to do everything alone, great confidence with nature and with yourself.
Check out Commando Claire! And a demonstration of her Hand-to-Currie combat skills! Love it.. 💂
Yes, I'll bet Claire is good at tickling with cold hands (woman hand to hand combat).😆
Superb video this time and you were certainly due for a relaxing camp. The new bivy blended perfectly! Lovely overnight.
You could set up a tarp at say knee height and push your bivy under that. You wil be dry without feeling claustrophobic and you will have ample space for a backpack and shoes. The Dutch army bivy is very similar.
Thoroughly enjoyed!👍
I will always love the roe deer, prettiest lady of the woods.
Well this has got me thinking!
Wink, wink. 👍
@@kartherton You here thirstin' hahahaha!!!!!
When I was in scouts many years ago we were told not to camp under a tree.
If it rains the sound of rain landing on tent stops when rain ends.
Tenting under a tree means after rain has stopped the dripping from leaves continues for hours.
Very good - DPM. My father Terry Jickells was A Sq SAS for 22 years and it was all about stealth and I was heading that way once. Of course, it's not a plaything - there is a serious reason why it's the way it is. Effectively it's to preserve life. Whilst training it was always said that shape sound, silhouette, and movement were the big four. With respect to this, it would come under the category of Shape and to a degree silhouette.
Trying to work out what your father has to do with your comment….? You were heading that way? Does that mean you were in the forces but didn’t make selection?
@@globalnomad450 It's easy really - I was speaking of stealth the subject of which in a military context wasn't mentioned - as I said it's about the preservation of life in a battle situation. That's what DPM was created for - I'll give her that she mentioned the military. So, the mention of Terry my father was illustrating a relatable point as you do when you're debating something. I felt that was obvious given what the regiment is renowned for. Re-the mention of myself that was merely to say I know something about it - not everything but something. As for selection I've done many tests out here as well as a few in the forces - some of which I've past some I haven't. That's life.
@@WyeExplorer well I was just surprised you would actually name him. Why not just say that my father was in the army and taught me that … etc
@@globalnomad450 Simple in truth - it's pride. And he's no longer with us so it doesn't affect him and to be honest I named him because if people wanted to verify it they could always google it. The world is all about proof. Personally, I'm wondering why you are so hung up about it. Why is that?
@@globalnomad450 Well, that's about pride in all truth and the fact that I can. Also, he's not with us any longer so it doesn't impact on him. I'm trying to figure out why you're so bothered. Have a great day out there.
Its a a good bit of Kit ,Keep enjoying the outdoors.
I still don’t know what it is, but after all these years the idea of making a den is so incredibly appealing!!! Thanks Clare ❤️👍👍🚒🌲🌳
I use the non-hoop version with the drawstring hood. I like it because you can turn it sideways and pull the draw strings to have your mouth and nose exposed even in the rain without letting water in. Or upside down and use the hood as a cover with a pole so its open but covered. Harder to get into though. Gortex really high quality. Bit big/heavy.
Thanks for another great video. ❤
Hi Claire that is one of the original uk special forces Bivvy bags known as the SAS bivvy bag rarer then hens teeth now excellent bits of equipment been around a long time
In the army now! I've seen some hooped bivis with mesh and clear plastic at the head, which might help with the condensation (and breathing!). Wouldn't need to be claustrophobic with that bivi. A camouflage tent might do the trick. Cool video Claire.
Thank you! I've just seen that the dutch army bivi's have a mesh panel, which would be ideal :D hope you have a lovely weekend 🍁🧡🍂
@@WildBearethe Dutch version is quite good at avoiding condensation.
I was an infantry officer for a few years. Lots of the guys used to get tailor to sew on bug nets and pole sleeves to really personalise it. Given that we would only be in them a few hours a night. Jayjays of Brecon are a good military Tailor
British infantry principle in my day was that if you’re tired enough, you’ll sleep anywhere….
Great video Claire, love watching ❤️ ❤
Hi Claire. Another great video! When we check for potentially hazardous overhead branches here, we call it “looking for widow-makers”. Also, Trangia has a pre-heater attachment for cold-weather use. With it, my buddy uses his Trangia even for deep-cold winter camping.
A note about alcohol fuel being cold: You can take a piece of paper, bark or similar, drop it in the trangia, then light it. The paper or bark will burn on it's own, and ignite the alcohol as it warms up. Always a pleasant 20 minutes or so, Claire. Thanks. :>)
Ahh yes, great tip, matches will usually light it also. Thanks for sharing it with me :)
You can put all your kit your pack in it and trap air in it it is waterproof enough to be bone dry inside after a river crossing.
You don't need pegs, you can just useit as is with a sleeping bag inside, and a foam sleep roll underneath. Less hassle, just roll it up an your away. Excellent bit of kit .
Hii, here in Norway we have military sales now and then ... all kinds of military stuff is sold to a nice price, and most of it is brand new ... it has been stored for a few years and is swapped out with new stuff ... A while ago I got myself a floofy sleeping bag a couple of nice sleep mats, tools and clothes. All of it was in original package and never opened 😄I have never seen that cute "tent" here though ... looked really nice 🥰!
When my dad and I used Bivi bags when I was younger, we would use his old bug net tent. We got to enjoy the stars, but keep the bugs off. We'd only cover up to keep the dew off.
'Forecast said no rain on this one (but this is England of course)' - *lol 😄
What a great video again. I love your enthusiasm for your trips. And always love the little pop at the end. As that is yours. ❤
Checking the branches above is something that never occurred to me which is why I would not survive an extended time in the woods
I have just discovered your Channel and I am hooked! I love camping and the outdoors but have too little time to do as much as I would like - watching your videos is the next best thing. And the quality of each video is superb - full of beautiful scenery, wonderful commentary, perfectly chosen music. What you are doing is so amazing and I am sure that you are lifting the spirits of so many people with your Channel. Thank you so much!
Heyy welcome to my lil channel :D 👋 so glad you like my lil videos, means a lot. Happy trails friend 💚
Wildbeare: "Floofy"
Rest of the World: "Fluffy"
From the Caribbean islands . . . yeah mon!
Ohh yeh.. floofy and fluffy are two very different things 😄 Fluffy is furry like a bunny. Floofy is all poofy like a round sheep. Those are the technical terms and definitions btw. Much love from England 💚
You may like Dutch Hooped Army Bivvy too. It has only one pole, but it has a long side zip and is to comfortable to get into and the pole goes in overhead part so when unzipped the head is still covered from rain. I love it. If you'd be lucky to get XL one, yod get inside your rucksack and your car, no kidding. I'm 6'3 and fit inside with all my gear. It has a mosquito net too, so allows to sleep with opened bivvy with no bugs involved. I love sleeping in bivvy, makes me feel more connected to the nature than tend would do, I guess. Thank you for the video :)
Pro Tips here: I just have 1 pole at the front. It's fine with no pegs. You can also sit up and fold the pole down so you can eat your tea if it's not raining. Also, that bag is heavy, granted but it is absolutely bomb proof and will take years of abuse unlike the super dooper Rab ones x
Good bit of kit they are... always handy to pack a tarp aswell no matter what tent or bivvy you choose.
after using these while serving in the army, i just CANNOT even contemplate using them again lol. gimme a big roomy tent anyday - good to see you had a good experience using one... and the local fauna taking an interest :)
Mm yeh I imagine it would be entirely different in any kind of weather 😬
Clare bought goretex army bag 25yrs ago, not hooped ( £90) never let down, (the one you have looks insulated)stopped using it for a while, got it out and desided to wash it in machine,bad move, all the tapping came off, so just soak in grangers softly, to reproof + clean and as you do, drip dry! Bought iron on sealing tape on line but wasn’t sure if bivy would melt or not, but thankfully it worked, back using it again (750g) but worth it. Enjoy your self ❤remember goretex terrax boots ,when the subs come in, and they do, good you are keeping the original scope and not heading off to Mongolia or anywhere
You need that small camo tarp over the bivy opening..... Then you can sleep with it in the open position..... And be able to look around.
you could sew in a few vents into that thing.. a few small at the foot, then a few small at the bottom front then when you zip into it you have vents, maybe like 1 3" x 8" up front with a hood sewn in as well for rain, same at the foot? that would make that a very functional all weather unit .. if it's not waterproof you can spray it with a good waterproof sealant .. perfect! if you don't sew most any seamstress can do it, zipper repair any of that type of sewing . . best if to do waterproof seams.. also you could sew in a moonroof, good pliable clear plastic oval port sewn into the top of the hood .. perfect!
No need for vents. fully breathable.
8:25 Money spider 😅
I've got an ex Finland military bivi bag.
I use it on mountain biking weekends in Scotland.
It's always kept me nice and warm.
このようなテントもあるのですね、いつもアイデアが素晴らしいです。
結構寝心地が良さそうですね、虫には悩まされそうですが。
近くまで鹿が来ていましたね、小鳥のさえずりも気持ち良さそうです。
素晴らしい映像をありがとう。
Claire thanks for uploading to start my week on a positive note. Good on ya lass! A few years back I did something similar. I set my bivi under some thick bramble. It was hard to get into but those tasked with finding me walked right by. I slept like a log!
54k+ views in seven hours. You are definitley doing quality videos and acquired a great fan base. Look forward to "floofy" being added to the Oxford English Dictionary in the near future. 😊
😂 what do you think they would put as the description for "floofy"? 🤔
Ahh thank you so much, I'm so very grateful that you guys keep coming back to watch my adventures (and misadventures haha). Means a lot. Yep Floofy really needs to go in there haha!
@@CampingRulesOkay 'warm and poofy like a big round sheep' ? 💚🐑
Brilliant bits of kit, love military gortex stuff as most of it is good
You are an inspiration to young women who should get out and about, and to us older blokes (65) who still get out and about. Keep your great videos coming.
Thank you so much :) 🍁🧡🍂
Just found this channel after looking at a few Bivi reviews, the deer was a pleasant bonus💪
I totally agree with others about that being waterproof. If you would like to have it open during a rain, then I would suggest matching it to a military poncho. The ponchos are made so they can double as a single man tent; they are very waterproof and can fit over the bivi. Enjoy!!!!
Another lovely video. Thanks for sharing.
Can't believe it Claire, I went bivi camping just last night, with almost the exact same setup - and a spider landed on my face out of nowhere, as well! Took me a bit by surprise! 🙂
Great video 👍
No way! Hope you had a lovely night too (apart from the spider - so rude when they invade the face area like that! 😮) Thank you, have a great weekend :) 🍁🧡🍂
@@WildBeare 😆😆Thanks so much, absolutely loved it, love how quick the setup is, amazing 🙂
You too, hope you have a lovely weekend ⛺️🏕️
Hello wild one! That style of hat/cap really suits you 👍 gosh it rains a lot in England! Thanks for another fabulous video 🙏
The bivi should be Gortex.