Bivi CAMPING on a mountain | Sleeping on Helvellyn

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  • Bivi CAMPING on a mountain | A night on Helvellyn
    Another fantastic camping trip up in the Lake District. This time I head up England’s third highest mountain, Helvellyn. Conditions were perfect for testing out my new Outdoor Research Alpine AscentShell Bivy. I hope you enjoy the video.
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  • @6896mcand
    @6896mcand 2 года назад +101

    Thank you for that Paul. I'm not sure you realise just how much satisfaction your videos provide for those of us who yearn to be doing what you are doing but are otherwise housebound. Keep up the good work and keep living the dream. 😊👏

  • @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam
    @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam Год назад +10

    Nothing quite like the constant sound of a drone to watch a stunning sunrise 😵‍💫

    • @saxoncrow2500
      @saxoncrow2500 7 месяцев назад +2

      Definitely the bane of camping nowadays

  • @Amack1966
    @Amack1966 2 года назад +7

    Absolutely stunning Paul. However from a personal perspective and one that loves the silence ….. a 12 bore would
    sorted that blooming drone out!!

  • @aronking5977
    @aronking5977 2 года назад +25

    If your bivy is long enough, try putting your pack at the bottom of the bivy bag. It will lift the top of the bivy up off of you and give you a bit more airflow 👌

    • @simonhenry1769
      @simonhenry1769 Год назад +2

      At 6ft4 I was contemplating cutting open the foot end of my bivvy and just leaving my boots on ;-)

  • @EdDaveKayaking
    @EdDaveKayaking 2 года назад +3

    3:15 I slept in front of here in a sleeping bag and orange survival bag. I was 18 at the time, 52 now. Thanks for the video Paul.

  • @KirstenBayes
    @KirstenBayes 2 года назад +6

    Never seen Helvellyn like that: that's amazing.

  • @markexpose6108
    @markexpose6108 Год назад

    Hi. BEAUTIFUL. SCENERIES. LANDSCAPE. AWESOME. AMAZING. HIKING. CAMPING.

  • @feel.the.need.
    @feel.the.need. 2 года назад +20

    Fantastic camp Paul.
    I just wish that I could have just one night away, doing what you do.
    Thank you for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @paulhulley5969
    @paulhulley5969 2 года назад +4

    You looked snug as a bug in a rug in that bivvy tent Paul, love Helvellyn 🥾⛰⛺️

  • @gedellis701
    @gedellis701 2 года назад +9

    Wish I could do a bivi but for me it's like sleeping in a coffin. Enjoyed the content and the stunning views!

  • @haley6768
    @haley6768 2 года назад +7

    Haven't seen your videos in awhile (because canadian winters means no camping or hiking) and I came back and you have so many followers now!! So happy to watch this channel grow! You are my favorite camping RUclipsr and I've been following for a few years now!

  • @JDB269
    @JDB269 2 года назад +9

    That was one of the most relaxing videos I’ve watched! Really missed your Lake District camp videos - hopefully more to come!

  • @graemebellamy8492
    @graemebellamy8492 2 года назад +2

    Great scenery thanks for taking the time to film it .I can never get over the lack of trees shrubs on your mountains...

  • @outdoorslifestyle2900
    @outdoorslifestyle2900 2 года назад +4

    Well mate that was a real enjoyable watch looking at the trip from your perspective 👌. Great conditions and so chuffed we could get out to catch up and enjoy some mountain time. Don’t know about you but I’m still high on life after that one. I’ll have mine up this week at some point 👌. Like I say though let’s pin another date down for more of this. Take care mate

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell122 2 года назад +13

    Wow!!! Just incredible footage and scenery! Can’t go wrong with an adventure like that! That sunset was amazing

  • @turboduckhead6179
    @turboduckhead6179 2 года назад +2

    This has inspired me to get a bivvy, pad and blanket for a night or two up the Cairngorms

  • @BaldFoodieGuy
    @BaldFoodieGuy 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant Paul will watch my escapism now, great views, great video 👍👍

  • @stevehubbard8459
    @stevehubbard8459 2 года назад +2

    Great one, Paul, thank you. I wonder how many will put "Long Beer Belly" on their self certification form on Monday morning! And that silhouette shot of you necking a beer against the sunset was epic. Well done.

  • @MattGriffiths81
    @MattGriffiths81 2 года назад +1

    You mean you don't play the sachet game? You're meant to forget it exists, make the meal as normal, and then find it by accident half way through amongst a mouthful of food! Keeps it entertaining 😆
    What a glorious night.

  • @starky2.057
    @starky2.057 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely stunning Paul! Can't wait to get my gear together and head up the Scottish Highlands!

  • @outrageousliberty1722
    @outrageousliberty1722 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks Paul!! Utterly stunning up there. I'm going to do it this spring/ summer 2024.

  • @ramblingracheltrailtales
    @ramblingracheltrailtales 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely perfect! You couldn’t ask for better conditions for camping on a mountain. Great video Paul, an enjoyable watch. Thank you x

  • @AndrewBeavers
    @AndrewBeavers 2 года назад

    superb mate what better conditions & on one of the lakes finest mountains..i did helvelyn in the early days via striding edge in winter what an experience that was..it's one of the ones i want to revisit to camp on hopefully this summer..tfs mate..

  • @massirati1
    @massirati1 2 года назад +4

    So envious of you Paul as you are within easy reach of these places! The only time I've been up Helvellyn it was misty wet and no view whatsoever! Still a great climb mind! Shame it takes me a 5 hrs drive to get there! All the best!!

  • @georgiewhite8124
    @georgiewhite8124 2 года назад +3

    Wow you picked an awesome day for Helvellyn Paul. Thank you for sharing this. Blown away. If your video is this amazing, I can't imagine what it would of been like to be there and experience those views, the sunset and sunrise for real. Never have I been lucky enough for weather like that in the lakes.
    I hope one day I'll get lucky. But nevertheless, it's always been worth while, even in the rain. 😂
    I did my first wild camp last week over 3 days. Stayed at Sickle tarn (Grassmere) one night, absolutely stunning place to camp! #LNT

  • @expatadventureturkey9324
    @expatadventureturkey9324 2 года назад

    Thanks for the link to the mini pump, I saw you use it and was like OMG genius love the convenience of it. Ordered complete…hope you have a great week!

  • @paulwhitaker2816
    @paulwhitaker2816 2 года назад +7

    Great video as usual Paul . Not sure about the bivvy. For me I think a 3x3 tarp in a tent configuration would have been equally as light for carrying ,and also the indoor space it creates for sitting, cooking and sleeping would have been my choice. Thanks again tho

  • @MonsyGo
    @MonsyGo 4 месяца назад

    Putting the rucksack inside the dry bag is such a simple yet genius idea I don't know why I never thought of, but will definitely be taking this tip on

    • @PaulMessner
      @PaulMessner  4 месяца назад

      Simple ones are usually the best

  • @symy92
    @symy92 2 года назад +2

    Wow! Beautiful scenery. What a gorgeous place. Thanks for sharing ot with us.

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer 2 года назад +1

    Love mountain top camps. The views make up for no campfire ⛰🔥

  • @sizzleclapton22
    @sizzleclapton22 2 года назад

    Watching this gave me a great sense of calmness away from a busy and bustling life .

  • @theheightoflife
    @theheightoflife 2 года назад +5

    Brilliant video as always Paul.. Helvellyn is one of my favourite places to be and looks like you had some absolutely superb conditions for both golden hours 😀
    Awesome 👌🏻
    ATB... Chris

  • @mesmogruvinski
    @mesmogruvinski Год назад

    Wonderful camp on the Everest of the Lake District. Amazing views and the night and morning skies were just beautiful.

  • @SteveWebb
    @SteveWebb 2 года назад +1

    That drone would be doing my head in. Great views. You should try Pillar via high level traverse next. Great walk, amazing views.

  • @markosbroughton5573
    @markosbroughton5573 2 года назад +1

    What a view, it doesn't get much better than that Paul

  • @Dankey_Kush
    @Dankey_Kush 2 года назад +2

    GReat vid lad, me and the grand lads had a steak supper last night up Kinder Scout last night. Went down a blooming trEat!

  • @markatchison9974
    @markatchison9974 2 года назад +2

    I defy anyone not to love the views from the high fells in the Lakes.
    Incredible weather for March.
    I tend to camp on the lower fells. Less folk about.

    • @markatchison9974
      @markatchison9974 2 года назад

      @Dee Canter Very safe. Far more so than walking around a city centre, you'll find. Lots of solo female campers on the sites. I use Castlerigg Hall. Everyone is really respectful & helpful, on the fells & on the camp sites.

  • @royandersen465
    @royandersen465 Год назад

    Thank you for this Paul. It brought back happy memories.

  • @truckatadders
    @truckatadders 2 года назад +2

    Striding edge & a camp on Helvellyn are definitely on my to do list, just stunning views 😍😍

  • @nikospapageorgiou57
    @nikospapageorgiou57 2 года назад +3

    Dear Paul, first I want to say that the view from up there is just amazing and the weather conditions I think were ideal, so we all enjoyed your shots!
    Personally I would not feel very comfortable inside a Bivi, due to the limited space. I think a one man tent would be my bare minimum.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @frankintegrity7996
    @frankintegrity7996 Год назад

    My fave Helvellyn.Took my son camping at the foot near Ulswater(he was around 11)We started off in a thick fog.As we got to Red Tarn and Striding Edge the the sky was a crisp clear blue.The fells of the Lakes were islands in a sea of mist.Burned in my minds eye that image.

  • @northumberlandmountainhopper
    @northumberlandmountainhopper 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic camp, loved the bivy set up, great idea with the dry bag, drone buzzing was annoying lol
    Keep em coming

  • @nidfest
    @nidfest 2 года назад

    That takes me back to my youth. In New Zealand now, but you have planted the seed for a mission when I next visit. Many thanks Paul for sharing, Wishing you more days like that one. NZ out.

  • @zacreynolds2524
    @zacreynolds2524 2 года назад +1

    i love simple but well put together videos like thiis one

  • @Steve72Outdoors
    @Steve72Outdoors 2 года назад +4

    Great video Paul with some awesome scenery. Don't know who's the drone was in video buzzing about while you were filming would have driven me nuts 😂 Got myself an Alpkit Elan looking forward to getting out and using it soon 😉 all the best mate 👍

  • @philjones3335
    @philjones3335 2 года назад +1

    Bit of work on at mo but can’t wait to get back out there… that sunrise👌🕺😊

  • @ipaales7552
    @ipaales7552 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant....one of them days/nights that happen every now and again where the weather ,views, are breathtaking mate great video paul 👍 also out with Steve a fellow mackem top lad so bonus point aswell paul all the best marra stay safe 👌 🏕

  • @johnmcgrath2616
    @johnmcgrath2616 2 года назад +1

    Breath taking views. Excellent video Paul ,take care till next time

  • @marcusallwood9569
    @marcusallwood9569 2 года назад +1

    Great video paul, perfect timing for me too, going week after next ...and i finally got to the lakes at the beginning of this week, three peaks up to scafell pike👍 thanks to you and others on here, my happiest is "up the hill"....cheers 👍

  • @ChrisJB
    @ChrisJB 2 года назад +1

    Utterly epic! It felt strange watching that at times Paul as I was experiencing pretty much the same just off the top of Skiddaw that night.....even down to the salmon and broccoli S to S! A fantastic watch.👍

  • @blackiesmisadventures3413
    @blackiesmisadventures3413 2 года назад +2

    Just what you need on a peaceful mountain, a drone flying around 🤬 great video again Paul 👍

  • @jimbobbob9063
    @jimbobbob9063 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful. Thanks Paul. Beautiful sunrise. One idea regarding camp food. I recently brought some Huel to eat and some are a good substitute for the dehydrated food and cheaper. Maybe to a review?

  • @jdhayes
    @jdhayes 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video. Trip and views look epic. Paul, thanks for bringing us along.

  • @markmccusker2845
    @markmccusker2845 2 года назад +3

    What amazing conditions you had for that camp. I'm desperate to do my first bivvy so it was great to see you do one. Thanks for sharing!

    • @kokodithebe6765
      @kokodithebe6765 Год назад +1

      I did my first one last june for 5 nights in the fish river canyon in namibia . The second largest canyon in the world . Never looked back ever since , just bought my 2nd bivy less than a week ago and already camped in it .

  • @ioanparry
    @ioanparry 2 года назад

    LOVE Helvellyn, great video this Paul! 👍👍

  • @jimmer1047
    @jimmer1047 2 года назад

    Greetings from Sierra Vista Arizona!What a spectacular sunset and sunrise! Thanks for takin me along! LOL. Great video Steve. Keep em coming.

  • @andrewforrest8938
    @andrewforrest8938 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Paul for a fantastic video enjoyed the sunrise it was amazing thank you Paul 👏👍

  • @Nbstevens78
    @Nbstevens78 2 года назад +1

    Class night for it... if you want a mint cheeky one away from the massive being around you in the morning check out Hard tarn inbetween Dolly and Nethermost... absolutely stunning

  • @silkepeters-schlechter4644
    @silkepeters-schlechter4644 2 года назад

    Wow, so beautiful! Thank you so much for these views. I hope one day I can see them for myself. Take care!

  • @olr1home
    @olr1home 2 года назад +2

    Nice job Paul.
    One suggestion; when you reconstitute meals in the way you've shown, take a spare hat! Put the hat over the bag to keep it way warmer. You can use your only hat but then you smell like whatever meal you've eaten...

  • @oliverlindsey1363
    @oliverlindsey1363 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for such a great video Paul. You inspired me and my partner to FINALLY get our own camp! We travel a lot so it had to fit in a bag with everything else. It took a lot of research but we got there! I took a lot of information, inspiration and tips from your content. Thank you!

  • @TheSoloSummiteer
    @TheSoloSummiteer 2 года назад +1

    Great to see you in the mountains Paul😎👍. I bivied in the summit shelter last year, and camped up there in wild conditions this winter. It’s a fantastic place. ATB Dave

  • @Bam123412
    @Bam123412 2 года назад +1

    Great vide..I've watched scores of your videos and that was one of the most fantastic. Occasionally you just know what the weather is going to do. You know it's going to be perfect and you'll get a Sunset and sunrise. It doesn't happen very often. Glad you enjoyed it. Still think for the weight a 1 man tent is better than a bivvy though.

  • @northeastwildcamper
    @northeastwildcamper 2 года назад +1

    That’s the best video Paul hands up too you on this one mate you put cracking vid love hoop bivy atb bryan

  • @jmo32479
    @jmo32479 2 года назад

    I really like how you include the sunset and sunrise where possible, not only this video but many others. Great video!

  • @mccapa9493
    @mccapa9493 Год назад

    these videos has made me buy the gear and get ready for a proper wild camp. always wanted to do it but hard as i dont drive and where i live theres not much. but im gonna just do it! videos like these makes me wanna get out there

  • @BamBam-gs7eb
    @BamBam-gs7eb 2 года назад +2

    Great video. Learned two things. No way could I manage a bivvy, love the thought but practicalities not for me. No. 2 dry bag in rucksack is genius 👍

  • @HardyBunster
    @HardyBunster 2 года назад

    I love the Lake District. Really beautiful. 👍

  • @elainewhitmore3383
    @elainewhitmore3383 2 года назад

    Wow! Absolutely stunning views!! What a trek

  • @MarkDack
    @MarkDack 2 года назад +1

    Nice one Paul, good to see Steve and yourself out together again👍🏻 Looked a brilliant bivi, can’t beat it. Cheers mate. Mark

  • @otf.outdoors
    @otf.outdoors 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic views from the summit, definitely some of the best in the lakes, great video👍

  • @jens-kristiantofthansen9376
    @jens-kristiantofthansen9376 2 года назад +1

    What a stunning place to go, Paul. Thanks for taking us along.
    I'm in Australia and would really love to be able to do the places you do. Yes, we've got good areas down here too but often it's a bit of 'either too wild or too tidy' with where you can go around where I am.

  • @LiLBitsDK
    @LiLBitsDK 2 года назад

    "not that one" ouch burn at the end :D great video

  • @sarsaparila
    @sarsaparila Год назад

    This is an incredible video, what incredible views

  • @benny_mc
    @benny_mc 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely awesome Paul👍 I think Helvellyn is my favourite mountain, it's really does have it all. Stunning filming on this one.

  • @SummitandCamp
    @SummitandCamp 2 года назад +1

    Nice one Paul. You just need a lightweight catapult to pick off those annoying pesky drones 👍

  • @8lackbeard791
    @8lackbeard791 Год назад

    The sunset views you got with this camp are out of this world - you got some amazing angles. I am extremely jealous and inspired. I think I will try this camp in Spring!

  • @dannysadventuresyt
    @dannysadventuresyt 2 года назад +1

    What an awesome camp! Nice work!

  • @smp5577
    @smp5577 2 года назад +1

    Great video work! Impressed!

  • @panthros7395
    @panthros7395 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing! Such a beautiful scenic view!!!

  • @jbro4779
    @jbro4779 22 дня назад

    Beautiful! Thanks.

  • @dusty.roaches9466
    @dusty.roaches9466 9 месяцев назад

    Stunning views up there mate! 👍

  • @dustinrobinson58
    @dustinrobinson58 2 года назад

    Great video Paul.My most favourite place in the world with Borrowdale a close second.

  • @summitwithstevie6934
    @summitwithstevie6934 2 года назад +1

    That looked a cracker Paul.
    Beautiful colours and perfect night to be out.
    Never tried a bivy yet, just no sure I'd enjoy the confinement.
    Good video 👏👏

  • @kikiquiet1940
    @kikiquiet1940 2 года назад

    beautiful scenery from there. definitely one I would love to do one day

  • @browsman2328
    @browsman2328 2 года назад

    Greetings from NorCal. Thanks for the stunning views from up high where eagles fly. And you have a very pleasant RUclips vibe also. And you cracked me up with that pudding, hope it wasn’t the kind with pigs blood.

  • @philjones6054
    @philjones6054 2 года назад +9

    I'd feel WAY too claustrophobic to sleep in that bivi. Soon as I'd close the zipper, I'd start to feel panic!! I'd sooner sleep under a Bush.

  • @j_sims
    @j_sims 2 года назад

    Paul I think its time you invited some of us! #PaulMessnerMeetUp2022! Love the vids as always!

  • @paule8174
    @paule8174 2 года назад

    Awesome vid fantastic sunset and rise,one of your best videos great coverage! Keep up the fab work Paul,love it!!

  • @craigpalmer347
    @craigpalmer347 2 года назад

    Great vid Paul i love it up there 👍👍👍👌👌

  • @BlackHatHacker77
    @BlackHatHacker77 2 года назад +2

    Amazing content, greetings from Denmark

  • @TheOutdoorExplorerUK
    @TheOutdoorExplorerUK 2 года назад +1

    Great Video Paul 🏔

  • @hazzardoutdoors
    @hazzardoutdoors 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful views

  • @soggz4246
    @soggz4246 2 года назад

    Hi Paul. Great vid,great views.
    If you saw a guy up there with a trail star,that was a mate of mine watching you doing your vid.While you were up your mountain,I was wild camping on the mighty Chesil Beach on the Dorset coast.
    I had to get out,too.🤣🤣🤣 stay well.

  • @DanOpdal
    @DanOpdal 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your adventure! Beautiful Country! Hi from Minnesota!

  • @larkinabout1432
    @larkinabout1432 2 года назад

    Great video, lush sunrise but don't think the bivi is for me, the lanshan however I'm interested in 👍 glad you getting out and about more 😀

  • @VidaVidaVida80
    @VidaVidaVida80 2 года назад

    Superb Content Paul views look spectacular.

  • @anthonygebala1198
    @anthonygebala1198 2 года назад

    Great video Paul, been up there myself it’s a right slog but worth it when you arrive at the top

  • @danmegoutdoors8709
    @danmegoutdoors8709 2 года назад

    Cracking video as always Paul 👍👍

  • @charlesperry1051
    @charlesperry1051 2 года назад

    This video had me ready to pack my gear, board a flight, and head to the UK!