I have suffered from mental health issues my entire adult life, depression, anxiety and so on. I camp with friends sometimes, but I also make sure I go away alone at least once a month. Sometimes I can spend an entire weekend just doing absolutely nothing but tuning into my surroundings, listening and watching and processing thoughts, probably partially subconsciously. No responsibilities except gathering wood for the evening. Being left alone, in the woods, has saved my life.
Always loved camping but increasingly intolerant of having other campers nearby as I get older I've had enough of hearing people in neighbouring tents getting drunk/arguing/shagging/having boring conversations about washing up or being woken by their babies/children at dawn! Wild camping takes you back to the peace and simplicity of natural surroundings
Totally agree , campsites you get folk keeping you up into the early hours with noise, then always folk on the go at the crack of dawn waking you up again
For me, wild camping is about freedom, simplicity and adventure. Being able to pitch up as and where suits is a great feeling. I cycled home from Spain to the UK last year and wild camped all the way using either a tent or a bivvy bag if I needed to be extra stealthy. Experienced my first barn camp too! Joe. UK.
I finally did my first solo just a few weeks ago in one of my favourite hiking spots after watching all my favourite RUclipsrs over the years and without sounding too dramatic,it almost felt spiritual🙏🏼 Roll on the next one🏕
When I realised how disastrous married life was I bought a tent to escape, downside is my wife ran off with my best friend! To this day I still really miss him! Cheers Mark!
Unfortunately for me now, it's a dream(disabled. Unable to walk more then a few yards, bend down, need CPAP at night,etc,etc). BUT I LOVE camping and especially wild camping. I watch channels like yours to remember what it was like. The solitude/peace of it.
The pre-cooked sachets like Wayfarer are much nicer to eat than the dehydrated stuff. Wild camping is ultimate chill and escape into nature. Camping is appealing because it satisfies two primeval needs; building a den and being close to the ground. I occasionally camp at proper sites with a monstrous big air beam tent, and that's a social thing, but going out on your own is sometimes more fulfilling and definitely more relaxing.
Great video Ben. Now you have one of those tents, I must be the only person left to get one! I realised the first time I wild camped that I’d never actually seen the sun rise in the morning. Watching that and listening to nature waking up was a special experience.
Although not a wild camper (the missus likes some of her creature comforts a bit too much lol) we seek out very quiet, out of the way sites that just let us switch off for a couple of days. Rock up, set up, wind down. It works wonders for our wellbeing.
Great vid thanks. Cloud peak was my 2nd place tent, went for vango banshee 300 for the extra room if I ever was to get a friend 😂, and I prefer the tunnel shape (at the moment) I like the cloud peak as it’s free standing
For me, getting outdoors is about adventure, trying new things, and being out of your comfort zone. It's planning, excitement, and trial & error. I've been procrastinating about the Cloud Peak for some time now, and may just get one, but no think I would prefer the t door version. Good video Ben 😎
Going to Anglesey this weekend with all my family in a big house. Going to spend a night out in my tent. My lady does not get it and isn't very happy about it! I want to have the experience. Enjoy going to sleep listening to the sounds of nature
@@daleyoutdoors I had a great evening camped on the edge of an ancient burial ground. Amazing sunset behind Holyhead mountain. Bacon sandwiches on the Trangia in the morning.
Cracking video mate, nice and chilled. Deffo looking to get a Cloud Peak 2.. I've got a Cloud Up 2 and a Lanshan that I use regularly but thinking its about time I joined the Cloud Peak 2 party.
@@daleyoutdoors yeah i’ve thought about the Taiji 2 but from what i’ve read and seen online it seems the NatureHike just edges it when it comes to strength, 20d over 15d flysheet and that 3rd full length pole. In an ideal world i’d get both tho 😅prefer the brown of the Taiji as well.
The people that ask why are usually the ones who can't stand camping or the outdoors. It's the freedom, being around nature and getting away from life for a while. It does look a nice tent, is it the newest version? Look forward to your next video Ben
All my wildcamping gear cost £150, that's the tent, sleeping bag, mat, rucksack, headtorch, gas stove and pots, it does the job just as good as expensive gear plus the real star of the show is the natural world
funny had this question at work when someone asked me what I was doing at the weekend, felt it was hard to explain and got the impression they thought it was a bit strange.
Wild camping allows me to hike in the hills and then break my trip up over a few days so it's part exercise part exploring the great outdoors also that gives me a reset time so it encompasses a lot of different things for me and it's just simply a fun thing to do
Loved the video Ben. My why is the same as yours, getting out and back to nature, and I do think it helps you unwind and chill. I need to start getting out more and travelling further afield even ! Cheers Pal.
You can’t chill out as much with any other activity. The sound of nature, the fire and fresh air is unbeatable. Take a Piriton when camping, the midges will still bite but no itching.
Great video as always, I have just done first wild camp at 58 years old, it was magical and one of the best experiences I have ever had, take a look if you get time all the best😀👍
Why indeed? I guess all of the above. I do like the idea of not knowing where I'm going to sleep. That last hour of the days journey looking for somewhere to pitch and make home for the night - love that bit 👍⛺
For me it is about my mental health. I have always been a very short fused and agressive person. when I wild camp I calm down, and so I manage to maintain a facade of a law abiding citizen.
Been looking at the cloud peak 2 and a lot of people say the newer tents come with the door opening like yours and have a similar view there not keen, camping for me is peace and quiet getting away from the busy streets, enjoyed video found your presentation very relaxing. 👍👍
The new door is ok but probably better if you have a custom footprint which went into the porch so it doesnt matter as much when it drops to the ground. My biggest gripe is no gutter along the door top to divert rainwater. The tent it's copied off has one built in. I've tried gaffer taping an extra fold which worked but didn't last long.
Them flies were rife for you on that camp! For me, my ‘why’ is a little bit of all you mentioned. It’s also something to break up the route as well. I used to be fascinated with tents when I was younger, and I guess I still am 😄
Great video! Did I see your food bag hanging from a branch too there? Not seen that before in a UK wild camp video but I guess it keeps rodents etc away from the tent?
Why I like wild camping, always loved the great outdoors been in the wild listening to the birds tweet so peaceful. To learn more about myself. Hopefully meet new people along my journey in life. I enjoy your videos mate keep up the good work. I noticed on amazon they still sell the old T door version on the cloud peak 2
You’re not the last, I’m new to this wildcamping thing and looking to upgrade my Facebook market place bargain karrimot wreck ☺️ this looks right up my street
Cheers Ben, you convinced me. I've been considering the Cloud Peak 2 to replace my Trusty Tamar 2, which has really served me well, and your video gave me the push i needed. (Well, yours and "English Woodsman" who published a review tonIght) .Thanks for the discount code for Collinsoutdoors as well, saved £7.55 with that so more than pays for the delivery. All in, £147 seems a bit of a bargain for a tent that seems to be pretty much universally approved amongst the Wild Camping Fraternity.
Did you put the tent in the dry bag at the end? Sweet idea for space saving! How much water do you bring on such trips? I'm about to start camping in the wild more often, but I'm always a bit anxious about the amount of water I need for cooking and drinking. At home I drink 2-3 litres per day, but if you put that amount in bottles, that's a lot of space taken. Bladder helps a bit tho. How big is your backpack?
Yes, I always pack my tents into a dry bag and keep the poles and pegs separate. I take 2 litres of 'liquid' per night (including drinks). All depends if my food needs any and what I'm drinking. You'll get a feel for it over time but you'll always need more than you think. Take extra and carry a filter. I usually use a 48 litre pack. Check out my packing video to see how I fit everything in.
Apart from the vestibule its similar to the Tamar 2 except the Tamar 2 is cheaper. My why? I sometimes just need to get away from people and wild camping does this for me. I love the peace and quiet, no hoovers, washing machines, and the wife nagging on. (Sorry but its true) There is something about sleeping outdoors that connects you to nature. The sound of birds and animals I find very relaxing. I can sit and read a good book or write which is what I do. Being a playwright and author procrastination can be the writer's enemy. There are times when I can stare at a blank screen for days and nothing is forthcoming. To get away can free the mind and help you to relax. Then an idea will suddenly materialise and off you go.
Just trying to make up my mind about what tent to get for an adventure for two (not sure if I want to be very cosy with a friend but the 4 people tent we have is maaaasive! And heavy!). We liked the Forclaz mt900 but the price is a bit too much, and the groundsheet is not included. At the moment I am torn between Naturehike Star River 2 and Cloud Peak 2. I like how rigid the Cloud Peak is, on the other hand, Star River seems to have a bit more sleeping space...
@@daleyoutdoors just had a look, it is a bit too expensive, especially with the 4 season inner... I am not a fan of mesh only. I quite like the fact that Cloud Peak has the rigid vestibules. I know you gave your taiji away, didn't you? Would you say it is better than Cloud Peak 2?
Nice video, can I ask how you find the quilt? I’m thinking of getting one but don’t know much about them. My reasons for wild camping are similar to yours, getting out in the mountains and chilling. 👍
Why I am doing wild camping? I am a geographer and carry about 10+ kg of my work-related equipment, a total of 25+ kg, so when I am climbing in the Alps the reasonable decision is to do multi-day trips to spare energy climbing up and get more time to explore the area after setting up the base camp. Secondly... there is no super luxurious hotel to offer me the peace starring the milliards of the stars and being connected with nature within a kilometers radius of no people around. Regards from the Sunny Side of the Alps ;)
had mine 2 weeks floor n groundsheet like a bloody skating rink over ech other .. gonna try dbl sided tape lol oterwise cool tent n about the only thing could find that isnt inner pitch ist smh
Ah the trusty Cloud Peak 2, such a great tent but mine is the older design. My zip is definitely better than yours! 😂🤣😂 Maybe I’ll save my answer for why I wild camp until we speak! 🤔😂
Odd they changed it, I think they made the door worse. Flaps on the floor and gets dirty. I take 2 cloths pegs which are quick to roll and hold it in place instead of fiddling each time with the tie backs.
The door zips of the first version of CU2 had a T joint and insects, especially ants had a highway indoors if not additionally protected with the tape, so the new version suits me better at least to me. The new version is with the strengthened joints where the cors are attached. But the zippers are not anymore YKK unfortunately.
I get asked by my mates all the time why I do it . I just say to get away from you lot . I just love the pure silence and views and just clearing the head
Tough one. Depends on budget and size requirements I guess. CU is cheaper and bigger. Helm 1 is probably a warmer tent for colder weather, lighter and smaller pack size.
Helm C1 is one person tent flysheet that is polyester and 2 Kg, Cloud Peak 2 is a two-person tent of 2.5 kg and the flysheet is nylon. My experience is that for someone with a rucksack the 1P tents are too small when rainy or very humid. Both tents are designed to resist wind but Cloud Peak is with better design - one additional pole and the ventilation system is very good. Price is there-there ~ same. However not considering the price I would suggest Cloud Peak 2, it is a very optimal tent. I used to use expensive tents but I found that even the most expensive ones do not resist the "animal impact" ... it happened that when I returned to my base camp in the Alps the 800€ tent was ripped by marmots... since then I use "optimal" tents... quality ones but not with "big brand name" - nobody cares what brand the tent when someone is somewhere "wild". At the moment I use Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, but the previous one was Zajo Litio 2 which is an even more optimal tent and tested on several mountains through hikes, like GR20 et. c..., I am getting Zajo Litio 1 which is a 1P tent but very good space inside even for me 185 cm high and full packed Osprey 65 AG... price... ~ 100 € but competitive with tents of e.g the USA big names with prices of 500€.
Is wild camping getting more popular, or are more people sharing their wild camps? It seems to be a more acceptable way of spending time. Not sure I could cope with those flies. We don't seem to get as many here in South Wales.
Interesting question, 'why people wild camp?' I think there are many sub-categories to the community: gear headz, multi-day hikers, bush crafters, over nighters and not forgetting... the zip fetishists 🤣
I can understand wild camping having done plenty of it in my younger days. However, some people posting videos on here seem to actively dislike the very thing they are doing. One poster (who I shall not name) posts a lot of wild camping in the UK from roundabouts. He camps in some revolting places full of rubbish and abandoned kit. He then spends the whole period absolutely crapping himself, jumping at every sound and seems very keen to leave as soon as he can. So constant fear, rubbish camp locations and noisy areas with no redeeming features. Now this I cannot understand. He is clearly only doing this in order to make videos for RUclips. I doubt he would put himself through this for the sake of doing it if not filming. That to me is disingenuous. I used to wild camp in areas with a lovely view etc.
I'm not being pedantic, but ...... You're complaining about non-recyclable food packaging, sat outside a non-recyclable tent, wearing non-recyclable clothing, sleeping in a non-recyclable bag on a non-recyclable mat, whilst filming it all on a non-recyclable camera & uploading it to a non-recyclable computer in a non-recyclable house. Green credentials?
@@daleyoutdoors Fair point, but you 'will' reach 'the' point where these items wear out, break down, or become obsolete ....... 'then' throw them away. Denying a certain inevitability. It's almost impossible to avoid using non-recyclable stuff, is my point, & so to choose to recycle one thing & not another is obviously a contradiction you're allowing through your thoughts of what represents being "green" or "eco-friendly" etc. I'm certainly guilty of selective morality myself.
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I have suffered from mental health issues my entire adult life, depression, anxiety and so on. I camp with friends sometimes, but I also make sure I go away alone at least once a month. Sometimes I can spend an entire weekend just doing absolutely nothing but tuning into my surroundings, listening and watching and processing thoughts, probably partially subconsciously. No responsibilities except gathering wood for the evening.
Being left alone, in the woods, has saved my life.
Love your comment, wish you all the best for the future
Always loved camping but increasingly intolerant of having other campers nearby as I get older
I've had enough of hearing people in neighbouring tents getting drunk/arguing/shagging/having boring conversations about washing up or being woken by their babies/children at dawn!
Wild camping takes you back to the peace and simplicity of natural surroundings
Agreed 👍
Totally agree , campsites you get folk keeping you up into the early hours with noise, then always folk on the go at the crack of dawn waking you up again
Agree
For me, wild camping is about freedom, simplicity and adventure. Being able to pitch up as and where suits is a great feeling. I cycled home from Spain to the UK last year and wild camped all the way using either a tent or a bivvy bag if I needed to be extra stealthy. Experienced my first barn camp too! Joe. UK.
I finally did my first solo just a few weeks ago in one of my favourite hiking spots after watching all my favourite RUclipsrs over the years and without sounding too dramatic,it almost felt spiritual🙏🏼
Roll on the next one🏕
It is spiritual, life changing
Reading in total silence, nature and all it offers, being free and alone... Maintains good mental health, no stress, clear mind, I love it!
When I realised how disastrous married life was I bought a tent to escape, downside is my wife ran off with my best friend! To this day I still really miss him! Cheers Mark!
I love the fact that everything you need to survive for days can be carried on your back
Just began getting my gear together and my first tent is this one. Glad I found your page
I love how organised you are and that you take your shoes off in the tent.
I do love to be organised lol. You can’t beat the feeling of taking your boots after a walk in to camp 👍
Wow! The tent fabric seems to pack up well in a dry bag! I am getting more and more convinced that the Cloud Peak is the one I should get :)
Nice one Ben, having had or maybe still have a form of PTSD camping is my reset button. Oven glove lol
For me it’s about getting right away from it all, detaching from normal life. It’s such a great hobby to have. Nice video Mr D. Thanks. 👍👍
It sure is 👍Thanks for watching as always Mr Londoner 🫡
Unfortunately for me now, it's a dream(disabled. Unable to walk more then a few yards, bend down, need CPAP at night,etc,etc). BUT I LOVE camping and especially wild camping. I watch channels like yours to remember what it was like. The solitude/peace of it.
Cheers Alan, glad you enjoy the vids. ATB, Ben
The pre-cooked sachets like Wayfarer are much nicer to eat than the dehydrated stuff. Wild camping is ultimate chill and escape into nature. Camping is appealing because it satisfies two primeval needs; building a den and being close to the ground. I occasionally camp at proper sites with a monstrous big air beam tent, and that's a social thing, but going out on your own is sometimes more fulfilling and definitely more relaxing.
Great video Ben. Now you have one of those tents, I must be the only person left to get one! I realised the first time I wild camped that I’d never actually seen the sun rise in the morning. Watching that and listening to nature waking up was a special experience.
The sunrise is probably my favourite part of wild camping. You can’t beat it 👍
Although not a wild camper (the missus likes some of her creature comforts a bit too much lol) we seek out very quiet, out of the way sites that just let us switch off for a couple of days.
Rock up, set up, wind down.
It works wonders for our wellbeing.
Great vid thanks. Cloud peak was my 2nd place tent, went for vango banshee 300 for the extra room if I ever was to get a friend 😂, and I prefer the tunnel shape (at the moment) I like the cloud peak as it’s free standing
For me, getting outdoors is about adventure, trying new things, and being out of your comfort zone. It's planning, excitement, and trial & error. I've been procrastinating about the Cloud Peak for some time now, and may just get one, but no think I would prefer the t door version.
Good video Ben 😎
Cheers mate - yeah I think the T door would be much better. Not sure if they changed anything else on the ‘upgrade’ though
Going to Anglesey this weekend with all my family in a big house. Going to spend a night out in my tent. My lady does not get it and isn't very happy about it! I want to have the experience. Enjoy going to sleep listening to the sounds of nature
Tell her to try it. She’ll get it then 😆
@@daleyoutdoors I had a great evening camped on the edge of an ancient burial ground. Amazing sunset behind Holyhead mountain. Bacon sandwiches on the Trangia in the morning.
@@DJunclepaul2nd sounds perfect 👍
Fab video. Camping is definitely my happy place. Haven’t had the chance to wild camp yet but hopefully one day.
Thanks Kim 😊
Cracking video mate, nice and chilled. Deffo looking to get a Cloud Peak 2.. I've got a Cloud Up 2 and a Lanshan that I use regularly but thinking its about time I joined the Cloud Peak 2 party.
Thanks mate 👍 It’s a great tent. The Taiji 2 is worth a look too.
@@daleyoutdoors yeah i’ve thought about the Taiji 2 but from what i’ve read and seen online it seems the NatureHike just edges it when it comes to strength, 20d over 15d flysheet and that 3rd full length pole. In an ideal world i’d get both tho 😅prefer the brown of the Taiji as well.
Exactly the same as you mate, to relax and reset in peace. Time always seems to go slower once you're set up and relaxed 😌
The people that ask why are usually the ones who can't stand camping or the outdoors. It's the freedom, being around nature and getting away from life for a while. It does look a nice tent, is it the newest version? Look forward to your next video Ben
Agreed. Yes it's the 'upgraded' model but I think I prefer the older door design 😆
All my wildcamping gear cost £150, that's the tent, sleeping bag, mat, rucksack, headtorch, gas stove and pots, it does the job just as good as expensive gear plus the real star of the show is the natural world
funny had this question at work when someone asked me what I was doing at the weekend, felt it was hard to explain and got the impression they thought it was a bit strange.
Yep. I know the feeling 😆 Some people just don’t seem to get it.
Wild camping allows me to hike in the hills and then break my trip up over a few days so it's part exercise part exploring the great outdoors also that gives me a reset time so it encompasses a lot of different things for me and it's just simply a fun thing to do
Loved the video Ben. My why is the same as yours, getting out and back to nature, and I do think it helps you unwind and chill. I need to start getting out more and travelling further afield even ! Cheers Pal.
Thanks for watching Martin, glad you liked it! Ben
You can’t chill out as much with any other activity. The sound of nature, the fire and fresh air is unbeatable. Take a Piriton when camping, the midges will still bite but no itching.
Great video as always, I have just done first wild camp at 58 years old, it was magical and one of the best experiences I have ever had, take a look if you get time all the best😀👍
Will do! You'll be planning the next one soon. It's addictive! Ben
Hi Ben yes definitely going again soon, thanks for the reply😆👍
I put 3mm silicon tubing on the handles and lid of my titanium pot. Means I don't need 'oven gloves' 😁 so it's one less thing I have to carry/lose.
Good tip 👍
Hi Ben I'm glad you liked the cloud Peak 2 tent. I go wild camping to get away from people.
I wild camp it helps with my mental health it’s good to relax in nature
Why indeed? I guess all of the above. I do like the idea of not knowing where I'm going to sleep. That last hour of the days journey looking for somewhere to pitch and make home for the night - love that bit 👍⛺
For me it is a way to recharge. being out in nature is great
Agreed!
I had the T door version but sold it on as the zips on the outer door kept getting snagged! Did my head in!!! Haha
For me it is about my mental health. I have always been a very short fused and agressive person. when I wild camp I calm down, and so I manage to maintain a facade of a law abiding citizen.
Been looking at the cloud peak 2 and a lot of people say the newer tents come with the door opening like yours and have a similar view there not keen, camping for me is peace and quiet getting away from the busy streets, enjoyed video found your presentation very relaxing. 👍👍
Someone said they still have the old T door version on Amazon. Thanks for watching 👍
The new door is ok but probably better if you have a custom footprint which went into the porch so it doesnt matter as much when it drops to the ground. My biggest gripe is no gutter along the door top to divert rainwater. The tent it's copied off has one built in. I've tried gaffer taping an extra fold which worked but didn't last long.
Them flies were rife for you on that camp! For me, my ‘why’ is a little bit of all you mentioned. It’s also something to break up the route as well. I used to be fascinated with tents when I was younger, and I guess I still am 😄
They sure were! Luckily they didn’t stick around for too long 😬
@@daleyoutdoors do you rate the smidge stuff? Thinking of getting something to keep the midges at bay
@@jasonlatham175 it worked that camp but I’ve been on some where they didn’t seem to care 😆 there must be some smidge immune swarms out there!
@@daleyoutdoors or maybe depends how hungry they are 😃 ha ha. TY, I think I’ll invest none the less so at least I’ve got something
Couldn't stop laughing at your oven glove purchase reminds me of myself buying of wish website 🤣🤣🤣
We’ve all been there mate. Won’t be the last time 😆
Wish I bought a kettle of there when it came I knew right away I had been done it was a kettle for a dolls house . 😂😂😂
Those finger gloves are awesome. Admittedly when I got mine I did see a photo of them in use. Two for a fiver or something. Well pleased.
Great video! Did I see your food bag hanging from a branch too there? Not seen that before in a UK wild camp video but I guess it keeps rodents etc away from the tent?
I keep my rubbish bag away from the tent in woodland areas in case of any mice or ninja squirrels.
Why I like wild camping, always loved the great outdoors been in the wild listening to the birds tweet so peaceful. To learn more about myself. Hopefully meet new people along my journey in life. I enjoy your videos mate keep up the good work. I noticed on amazon they still sell the old T door version on the cloud peak 2
You’re not the last, I’m new to this wildcamping thing and looking to upgrade my Facebook market place bargain karrimot wreck ☺️ this looks right up my street
Love the gloves 😂😂😂I think we have all had that problem ordering online .
Glad it’s not just me 😆
Cheers Ben, you convinced me. I've been considering the Cloud Peak 2 to replace my Trusty Tamar 2, which has really served me well, and your video gave me the push i needed. (Well, yours and "English Woodsman" who published a review tonIght) .Thanks for the discount code for Collinsoutdoors as well, saved £7.55 with that so more than pays for the delivery. All in, £147 seems a bit of a bargain for a tent that seems to be pretty much universally approved amongst the Wild Camping Fraternity.
Glad it was useful Alan, I’m sure you’ll love it 👍
Did you put the tent in the dry bag at the end? Sweet idea for space saving!
How much water do you bring on such trips? I'm about to start camping in the wild more often, but I'm always a bit anxious about the amount of water I need for cooking and drinking. At home I drink 2-3 litres per day, but if you put that amount in bottles, that's a lot of space taken. Bladder helps a bit tho. How big is your backpack?
Yes, I always pack my tents into a dry bag and keep the poles and pegs separate. I take 2 litres of 'liquid' per night (including drinks). All depends if my food needs any and what I'm drinking. You'll get a feel for it over time but you'll always need more than you think. Take extra and carry a filter. I usually use a 48 litre pack. Check out my packing video to see how I fit everything in.
using a onewind camo underquilt protector instead of the "hat" on mine .. more coverarage and blends in better at a distance...
YKK make a range of Zips including cheap ones, its not good enough to trust that something has YKK on it for quality.
Oh you do make me laugh Ben “grown men sleeping in a plastic bag” 🤣love those massive oven gloves too🤣but always enjoy your vids
😆Thanks for watching as always Penny 👍
Hi Daley outdoors (ben) I've just bought a box of 10 army ration packs £150.00 for 30 meals + lots of goodies from the bug out .
Apart from the vestibule its similar to the Tamar 2 except the Tamar 2 is cheaper. My why? I sometimes just need to get away from people and wild camping does this for me. I love the peace and quiet, no hoovers, washing machines, and the wife nagging on. (Sorry but its true) There is something about sleeping outdoors that connects you to nature. The sound of birds and animals I find very relaxing. I can sit and read a good book or write which is what I do. Being a playwright and author procrastination can be the writer's enemy. There are times when I can stare at a blank screen for days and nothing is forthcoming. To get away can free the mind and help you to relax. Then an idea will suddenly materialise and off you go.
It’s got double doors, 3 poles, aluminium poles (not fibreglass). Both good tents for their respective prices I think 👍
Just trying to make up my mind about what tent to get for an adventure for two (not sure if I want to be very cosy with a friend but the 4 people tent we have is maaaasive! And heavy!). We liked the Forclaz mt900 but the price is a bit too much, and the groundsheet is not included. At the moment I am torn between Naturehike Star River 2 and Cloud Peak 2. I like how rigid the Cloud Peak is, on the other hand, Star River seems to have a bit more sleeping space...
Have you looked at the Taiji 2?
@@daleyoutdoors just had a look, it is a bit too expensive, especially with the 4 season inner... I am not a fan of mesh only. I quite like the fact that Cloud Peak has the rigid vestibules. I know you gave your taiji away, didn't you? Would you say it is better than Cloud Peak 2?
@@gmosia depends really. check my comparison video 🤪
Nice video, can I ask how you find the quilt? I’m thinking of getting one but don’t know much about them. My reasons for wild camping are similar to yours, getting out in the mountains and chilling. 👍
I love the quilt. I’ve had it for a while now and use it on all but my coldest camps.
@@daleyoutdoors cheers 👍
great video Ben, my question is why would anyone not want to wild camp?! Quick question what Mic did you use for this, the audio is brilliant. cheers
Rode wireless go (the first version). Thanks for watching mate 👍
Can you sit/cook in the porch if it’s raining, does the water drip down from the cap/cover into the tent with the door open.
I haven’t tried it in the rain yet. The door is double zipper so you could just open the top (under the cap) for ventilation though 👍
Why I am doing wild camping? I am a geographer and carry about 10+ kg of my work-related equipment, a total of 25+ kg, so when I am climbing in the Alps the reasonable decision is to do multi-day trips to spare energy climbing up and get more time to explore the area after setting up the base camp.
Secondly... there is no super luxurious hotel to offer me the peace starring the milliards of the stars and being connected with nature within a kilometers radius of no people around.
Regards from the Sunny Side of the Alps ;)
had mine 2 weeks floor n groundsheet like a bloody skating rink over ech other .. gonna try dbl sided tape lol oterwise cool tent n about the only thing could find that isnt inner pitch ist smh
Maybe try some silicone dots between them?
Ah the trusty Cloud Peak 2, such a great tent but mine is the older design. My zip is definitely better than yours! 😂🤣😂
Maybe I’ll save my answer for why I wild camp until we speak! 🤔😂
Nobody likes a show off! #zipwars 😆
@@daleyoutdoors haha!!! 😂🤣😂
Hi. What size dry sack are you using to pack tent? Thanks
20 litre
@@daleyoutdoors Thanks for responding - really appreciate it. Love the channel.
Odd they changed it, I think they made the door worse. Flaps on the floor and gets dirty. I take 2 cloths pegs which are quick to roll and hold it in place instead of fiddling each time with the tie backs.
The door zips of the first version of CU2 had a T joint and insects, especially ants had a highway indoors if not additionally protected with the tape, so the new version suits me better at least to me. The new version is with the strengthened joints where the cors are attached.
But the zippers are not anymore YKK unfortunately.
Does both sides of your tent have toggles for your doors? Mine only has a toggle on one side of the tent.
This was my first camp in it and I only opened the one door. I’ll check next week when I’m out again 👍
@@daleyoutdoors cheers strangely mine only has one!
What is your pack weight here? Thanks.
Not sure. It was 5 months ago and I don’t have a record of it.
Those flies looked to be a pain in the ****
Noticed you stopped talking about the midges once the Smidge was applied
It seemed to do the job
I get asked by my mates all the time why I do it . I just say to get away from you lot . I just love the pure silence and views and just clearing the head
Would you recommend the cloud peak 2 over the helm compact 1.
Tough one. Depends on budget and size requirements I guess. CU is cheaper and bigger. Helm 1 is probably a warmer tent for colder weather, lighter and smaller pack size.
Helm C1 is one person tent flysheet that is polyester and 2 Kg, Cloud Peak 2 is a two-person tent of 2.5 kg and the flysheet is nylon. My experience is that for someone with a rucksack the 1P tents are too small when rainy or very humid. Both tents are designed to resist wind but Cloud Peak is with better design - one additional pole and the ventilation system is very good. Price is there-there ~ same. However not considering the price I would suggest Cloud Peak 2, it is a very optimal tent.
I used to use expensive tents but I found that even the most expensive ones do not resist the "animal impact" ... it happened that when I returned to my base camp in the Alps the 800€ tent was ripped by marmots... since then I use "optimal" tents... quality ones but not with "big brand name" - nobody cares what brand the tent when someone is somewhere "wild".
At the moment I use Naturehike Cloud Peak 2, but the previous one was Zajo Litio 2 which is an even more optimal tent and tested on several mountains through hikes, like GR20 et. c..., I am getting Zajo Litio 1 which is a 1P tent but very good space inside even for me 185 cm high and full packed Osprey 65 AG... price... ~ 100 € but competitive with tents of e.g the USA big names with prices of 500€.
Is the bag in the tree just in case of bears 🐻 😝……good content as always! 👍👍
Rubbish bag was video-bombing me 😆
No bears in the UK 😂
Is wild camping getting more popular, or are more people sharing their wild camps? It seems to be a more acceptable way of spending time. Not sure I could cope with those flies. We don't seem to get as many here in South Wales.
Hard to say as I'm still a 'newbie' really - only 2.5 years in. It seems there's been a drop in people sharing on YT recently though.
Great video mate
How much camping / bushcraft gear have you got!? I can imagine you have a very full garage or spare bedroom... :)
Too much 🤣 I’ve just had a big clear out so I’m down to 4 storage boxes, 4 rucksacks and 3 tents (or 1 tent if the mrs asks)
@@daleyoutdoors Haha! just don't let the Mrs see your future videos or she might spot all the different tents that appear!
@@WingingItBoatingonaBudget I ‘borrow’ those 😉
@@daleyoutdoors Genius! 🤣🤣🤣
great vid ben
Cheers Shaine 👍
Interesting question, 'why people wild camp?' I think there are many sub-categories to the community: gear headz, multi-day hikers, bush crafters, over nighters and not forgetting... the zip fetishists 🤣
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Why do YOU wild camp? 🤔 And if you don’t… why not!? 😆
Not telling. 😎
I think you and the other Ben should do a podcast not just on camping
I’ve no idea what else we’d talk about 😆
Have you ever had any weird or creepy happen whilst wild camping?
Not yet 🤞
Just you, alone with your thoughts and a crap ton of flies. I don't know if I could have taken that.
"Why a grown man would want to walk out into the middle of nowhere and spend the night in a plastic bag."
Some folk would pay a fortune for that 🤣😉
Plenty do! 😆
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Thanks for watching :)
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Ah yes, the question I keep getting from my girlfriend!
To get the fck away from people that don t go camping 🤣😂😃😂🤣
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I can understand wild camping having done plenty of it in my younger days. However, some people posting videos on here seem to actively dislike the very thing they are doing. One poster (who I shall not name) posts a lot of wild camping in the UK from roundabouts. He camps in some revolting places full of rubbish and abandoned kit. He then spends the whole period absolutely crapping himself, jumping at every sound and seems very keen to leave as soon as he can. So constant fear, rubbish camp locations and noisy areas with no redeeming features. Now this I cannot understand. He is clearly only doing this in order to make videos for RUclips. I doubt he would put himself through this for the sake of doing it if not filming. That to me is disingenuous. I used to wild camp in areas with a lovely view etc.
Agreed. I thin it has to be enjoyable, otherwise why bother? The area/place you're in has a big impact on how good the camp is.
I'm not being pedantic, but ...... You're complaining about non-recyclable food packaging, sat outside a non-recyclable tent, wearing non-recyclable clothing, sleeping in a non-recyclable bag on a non-recyclable mat, whilst filming it all on a non-recyclable camera & uploading it to a non-recyclable computer in a non-recyclable house.
Green credentials?
I don’t plan on throwing any of the things you’ve mentioned away?
@@daleyoutdoors Fair point, but you 'will' reach 'the' point where these items wear out, break down, or become obsolete ....... 'then' throw them away. Denying a certain inevitability.
It's almost impossible to avoid using non-recyclable stuff, is my point, & so to choose to recycle one thing & not another is obviously a contradiction you're allowing through your thoughts of what represents being "green" or "eco-friendly" etc.
I'm certainly guilty of selective morality myself.
@@daleyoutdoors Subscribed btw, because it is a great video imo.
@@markatchison9974 My point was single use food packaging is a no-go for me. Hardly a fair comparison against anything you listed.
@@daleyoutdoors What meals do you use now?
Some of the Naturehike stuff looks ok- but given they rip off other peoples designs and are made in China - I avoid them
All these wild camping videos just consist of people eating!!!
You forgot drinking beer.