What a difference a week makes! This morning I’m sat on my sofa reflecting on last weekend and thinking about my next wild camp. Watching a sunrise on a cold clear winters morning brings a sense of joy and peace that’s priceless. I turned to Al while watching the sunrise and said imagine how many people don’t see this! If you’re new into camping or hiking and thinking about wild camping, Al’s got some great videos about what you need to get started. I started watching Al’s videos sat on my sofa and look where I am now! Who knows where this might lead to!! 🤔🗻

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

#sofatosummit Positive life choices mate. You made a good one👊

@andye222

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 👊

Bluey wonders what all the fuss was about ❤ No waterproof, no thermals, no boots and no complaints 😂 ! Good lesson gentlemen for us less experienced 2 legged animals 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

😂 I know right! I’m sure he looks at us all thinking we are soft and moan lots😂

@elizabethmckenzie322

9 ай бұрын

Our blue is the wise one and so loving caring clever a real special blessing so beautiful sweet adorable cute cuddle fur bundle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂🙂🙂🙂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗

Oh just love you Blue 🩵💙 Getting Extra Spoiled with cuddles tonight 😂 Bless his heart 🥰

Beautiful River dance 🕺🏻 😂

I was going to say blame the guy in the Orange 🍊 jacket but they both got Orange Jackets 😂🤦🏻‍♀️🐐🐐🐐

Good to hear you chaps swapping stories. First hand experiences shared mean others won't make daft mistakes. Great video !

This is one of my favorite camps. I have watched it a few times. What's interesting is that without a campfire and a cold night, everyone usually retreats to their own bivy bag or small tent. This proves that dividing up a large tent can be a good way to share stories and ideas. It's also interesting how much easier all this looks from home - it's difficult to believe how cold it can be until you're actually out there.

@andye222

8 ай бұрын

It’s only cold if you go without the wrong kit. Always go prepared 👍

Who thinks blue is the smartest dog on You tube

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

😂 he will be up there👌😊

@Biggo_up_the_fells

9 ай бұрын

He gets my vote everytime 👌

@clairepennington9416

9 ай бұрын

Blue needs a rain coat bless him lol

@chloeb3430

8 ай бұрын

Most definitely ❤ Just love him soo much 🥰

@M_Bamboozled

8 ай бұрын

Oh yes. He's now trained three humans to take him on a walk up a cold wet mountain. The clever thing is, they think they're going because they want to.

An incredible experience with 2 incredible guys and the beautiful Blue. You definitely captured the weather conditions and scenery perfectly as you always do Al. As I said, my highest wild camp, my coldest and easily the hardest to get to but wouldn’t change a single thing. From sofa to summit #getoffyourarseandearnit 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It was one of my best nights camping for many reasons as the video shows. Great to share it with you👊

@Biggo_up_the_fells

9 ай бұрын

Was a great camp mate, liver every minute of it and the company was awesome. You properly smashed it Andy. Can't wait for the next adventure 💪

Stunning views as usual. Even hearing that wind makes me shiver😮

Great video in harsh conditions Very funny very sobering when you plan for one thing and it turns out the exact opposite Be prepared 👍 Thanks again

Love an epic piece of dad dancing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

😂 I thought it was one up from the ‘sidestep and clap’ 😂

Absolutely brilliant from you 3 beardies! Big Si in his shorts, a brave man! A new toy for The Mutt too. Stunning scenery captured to perfection as per usual. The 🐐s, The 🐶 ❤

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I nearly wore shorts too as it gave sunshine all day😂

As always, so inspiring! I used to be a rock climber, so mountain walking/scrambling routes were not a problem for me. Very different situation today - overweight and underfit, and joint problems all over the shop. But your videos make me want to learn to walk in the hills again. Start small and gradually put a bit of strength back in the knees! I miss the mountain scenery and the feeling of being safe in a tent whilst it blows a hoolie outside. Thanks again for giving this old outdoorsman a kick in the behind. Love to you and Blue.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

8 ай бұрын

I’m sure you’ve got some great memories. Get out and make some more just be steady on your knees 👍

Love it Al, you've captured a fantastic trip really well. In my local fells in my usual weather, right in my element. Got to say probably the most enjoyable camp I've ever done, amazing company, a good challenge and the conditions at night and the morning were breathtaking. That is literally the reason I do this stuff. Thankyou once again for including me on youre journey with my mate Blue. Can't wait for the next one pal 💪🤙

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

The company definitely mate for the best camp. Teamwork too… I carried the tent and you carried the beers👊

@Biggo_up_the_fells

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE yep teamwork makes the dream work pal 😉

@insoleandlaces

9 ай бұрын

Must have been cold for you to ditch the shorts 🩳 ❄️.

@Biggo_up_the_fells

9 ай бұрын

@@insoleandlaces 😂 yeah my legs would have been absolutely fine if it stayed dry but wanted to cover them with the rain and hail. I hike in shorts all year round 👌

@andye222

9 ай бұрын

Can’t think of anything else Si that could of made it any better. As wild camps go, pretty much perfect. Can’t wait for the next one ⛄️👍🥶😁

Awesome camp and a great demonstration that it isn't only Scotland that gets 4 seasons in 1 day. Cheers.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It was a tough day out with some lovely weather moments👌. Thanks 👍

As usual Allen superb video two great companions. (three with Blue. O course) just shows the right clothing and equipment is essential. All the best. Take Care looking forward to the next one Cheers. B. K

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It was great camping out with some of my patreon mates. Good laugh👍

Great watch that to show the weather is so changeable. A good laugh was had there by all 4 of you. I may have to re think my oex sleeping bag but I won't worry at my bobcat 1 shelter as think that's up to the test. Trying times up there and every credit for filming it all for us settee watchers. Interesting chats and stories. Fab team work on putting the shelter up and some good bants. Big red jelly baby, 😂.. Smashing views when ro sun showed its face. Keep up the good work Al. Great channel this is.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy as always. It was a great camp with the lads and definitely getting cold👌

This made me feel like I needed a warm tent. Great fellowship. Amazing terrain. As always, amazing Blue.

Excellent video AL. some nasty conditions and a great video! Loved the sun shot and some great dancing moves from you!!👏👏👌👌

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Dance like no one’s watching and all that😂

Very entertaining Alan. Those great morning views, the beautiful Blue and three very likely lads…. Nice one …cheers.🍻

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Good to be out with the boys 😬

Blow into the Sawyer bag, then pinch it by the sides when you dunk it. Holds it fully open.

Great video! Stunning, thank u!

Another enjoyable video, thank you!

What conditions! Normal people would want to be in the pub. But we see this and get jealous 😂. Been ages since a camp. Weather and flu cancelled 5 trips!. You've really got me longing to get back out. Awesome 👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Definitely get back out there! Although the pub at times does sound good😂

Cracking video. Love all your kit.

Fantastic video, these lads are great!

Beautiful. Another great trip. Smashing it

what an outing, and nice to share with your mates👍

I loved this video ! Love your channel

Great video 😊 have missed your wild camps

Great trip! And some wonderful sights, especially at the top!

I had a hike with that type of weather, and quite unexpected once. We are hiking Mount Rogers in Virginia, USA. We had a 746 meter elevation gain to 1746 meter peak. About a quarter of the way up the weather changed drastically. It was September and we were expecting cool and clear weather. Things shifted and we had the small hail you showed and high winds. We had no tents as we were camping in a shelter on the Appalachian Trail. It had three sides but was unusual in that it had an enclosed loft with a ladder. We were a group of Boy Scouts and leaders. We let the boys sleep in the loft, they barely fit. The two adults (including me) slept in the bottom. The wind was blowing full on into the open end of the shelter! It was cold. Temps dropped to about -7C, not sure of the wind chill. We nearly froze. But we survived and it is one of our best memories! The highest I have camped is 2712 meters at Miranda Camp in Philmont (Boy Scout camp in New Mexico). We hiked from Miranda to Baldy Mountain (3792 meters) and back to Miranda in a loop. Total milage was just over 14 miles, with a stop along the way to resupply with food.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Great story and I’m sure the memories are strong 😂. You learn quickly when you are forced to👍

brilliant chaps!

Wow that was so relaxing and beautiful to watch. Thank you four for sharing

Another amazing video and very well informative between you all

I love all seasons, nothing like a crisp morning walk

Fantastic watch. Unbelievable scenery.

Amazing 😊

Yay, another video! Brings me joy. X

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it😬

Nice video thanks

Brilliant video ❤

Great to live vicariously through your hikes in the mountains. I'm stuck in bed with a bad back so no hiking for me. The views in the morning sunshine were stunning. Thanks.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I hope you get better soon👍👍👍

Nice one bushman…Saturday night sorted. Always Great recording, thanks Alan for the inspirational content.

Great video and conditions 🙂👍❄️

Absolutely beautiful

Great video guys. Enjoyed the group chat in the tent. Talking about tent pegs and cold hands had me lol

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Yeah it there were plenty of funny moments that day😂👍

@andye222

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUEfortunately my snoring didn’t make it on to the video 👍😂

Hugely inspiring. As a beginner, I find your videos very informative, I always learn something.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate and get yourself out there as you learn on every camp👍

That sequence and light when pitching, just dazzling. Well done Al, more great cinematography .

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It was quite spectacular. We just all stood and watched it in silence👌

What a fantastic camp you had

Excellent videography and editing.

Great video lads..Nice to see Blue loving it, good to here you talking about the dangers of going up hills and it doesn't have to be high for massive weather changes, cold kills, heat kills all things people need to learn.

Fantastic video Al. Not having any friends that wild camp all mine are solo so it's great to see how 3 like minded people can connect and share the experience and a love of the outdoors.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I like solo but it’s great to have a laugh with mates👌

The clip around 18:23mins, wow. Stunning! Great camera work

Enjoyed that. Blue is a beast.

Tricky one that , and all bluey wants to do is play 😁

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

He loves having more people to play with too😂

Man that looked like a cold one! Even sat here watching it in front of my woodburner it put a shiver through me! Was tempted to put on my rab jacket! Fantastic video. Thanks for making it.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

😂 it was definitely a cold one👌

15:35 - !8:30 was magnificent footage...especially Blue's back rolling and your slow walk to camera. Thank you for 'opening up heaven' to us! 😊

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Some special moments 😊. Thanks Sue.

@suedavies2157

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE the work you put into each video is evident - as is your artistic eye! (If only I’d worked as hard checking my own spellings ! 😆)

Keep up the good work mate. Just started wild camping myself did scafell pike and 3 other summits on my way to sprinkling tarn this Monday gone and loved every second of it. Downloaded some of your videos to get me through the night 😂. Oh and blue is just the best.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Monday was a nice night up there too. I slept in the van but camped on the Tuesday 👍

Always enjoy the videos but your last 2 have been brilliantly filmed, edited and have been great stories 👍👍

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I’m learning all the time and always try my best😬

No luck catching those killers then 🎬😂🙌🏻💙🩵💙

Very lovely 👍

Andy sure likes his Thrudark gear 😉💲💲💲👌

@andye222

9 ай бұрын

It certainly gets used as it’s designed to be used 👍👊

Down Trousers are great aren't they, especially on cold clear nights when you don't feel like turning in and want to spend some time enjoying a bit of stargazing.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

As we said… game changer😬👍

Good effort

Loved this adventure- raw and a little dangerous. There is something of the wild about Blue but at the same time so incredibly controlled- bit like his master.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Sue. I love the wild adventures 😬

Great video Allen, just shows the importance using experience and packing for the area and not the forecast 😂

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Yes and it was such a busy day out on the fells that many would have gotten caught out with insufficient kit.

What a camp mate! Entertaining as always as well as giving out great advice and tips. I’ve been sent a couple pairs of Columbia Facets to try and really impressed so far, decent shoes.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Chief. It was a brilliant camp out in many ways but great having some chat with top blokes👊

@GoodBlokeOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 👊🏽

3 WISE MEN 🥵

Closing in on the magical 50K!

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. I’m thinking more I’m closing in on the magical 100k😬

Got to be careful of those billy goats 🐐 😂 There Wild 🤪 Once got charged at on the Great Orme in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Scare me ever since 🤦🏻‍♀️ Unpredictable goats 🐐 😂

Cheered me up, had to get my beautiful beagle boy lord Bertram put down last week, heartbreaking, but loved seeing Bluey playing with his ball

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Oh I’m sorry. Hold on to those lovely memories

I love army surplus my self ph designs is great stuff but too expensive for me Love the video once again

Top video mate. I saw you on the Sunday evening on top of Great End while looking for somewhere to pitch up! ended up camping on Allen Crags and having a very peaceful night. Gorgeous weekend though wasn’t it!? (Apart from your freezing hailstorm Saturday afternoon😂)

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It was an amazing night and I’m glad you got to experience it too👊

🤣🤣🤣 7:40 "not that way yer daft git"

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I laughed at that because that’s exactly what I say!😂

I like vids with friends. Just seems more fun. Bet the water is cold but yummy to drink. Must be so hard to walk up hill and talk. Beautiful filming. Ty lol, Blues saying, am I the only one with a good memory? Don’t you remember last time on this summit. Must look like/feel like you’re real close to heaven. Very 🆒

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I’m pretty fit so talking and walking isn’t too bad😂

@Lalunabreeze

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE thanks for the reply

this is you best video from you for quite some time 😀we still need to do the scandinavia thing 😀 i have a trick for your fingers that will save them when you have the problem you had in this one .... i think its good to have a chat like that about safety in your video i dont think there is enough of that kind of stuff in most peoples videos

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Yes I’m glad I could include the chat that hopefully will help others with their mountain decisions. Thanks 👍👍👍

Fabulous mate and it's an hour away from me. U not start your own extreme camping tours?

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Great part of the world 👌

Good introduction back into winter camping, so much better than summer...in my opinion anyway. Which rab jacket you wearing there as I'm looking for new one for the colder months

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Yes mate I well prefer winter camping👊😉

Blue always seems to know where to go he leads the way

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Yes and always has done. I’ve said before but he’s my sat nav😂

Another brilliant video. Can I ask a question on clothing. Husband wanted a new winter jacket. Purchased Paramo Cascade but he says it is only a shell and wants something warmer. Told him move with the times lol. Any comments would be helpful. We are not walkers anymore. Told him to go M and s. 😊

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Maybe a mid weight down jacket that can go under the shell when windy or wet

@annerand8155

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Thanks off to shops.

I didn’t realise Hailey was invited 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 The worst joke ever 😂

Great video as always 👌love watching!! Would you be able to ask the fellas, or do you know what navigation course the lads took as I'm looking to do some so I'm not relying on my phone all the time. Cheers

@BUSHMANandBLUE

6 ай бұрын

I’m not sure but there are several if you google it. Might save you at some point👊

@andye222

5 ай бұрын

Mountain Skills Training based in the NE. I did a 2 day navigation course last year in Borrowdale and recently did a 2 day winter skills course in the Cairngorms, also with Mountain Skills Training. Stuart and Karl are great guys and you’ll learn so much. I’m now looking forward to a 3 day course next winter then onto the Atlas Mountains with them next year.

Could you offer some advice on brands of boots that you've found best for grip in wet rocky paths? Any advice much apprreciated. Thanks. great videos

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I’m not too sure. I prefer wearing a trail shoe but the boots I have seem okay too. I need to test more boots👍

@nevans8416

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 👍

At least you can limit the load by collecting water enroute. Where we go water is often an absent or at best very scarce commodity and we have to carry it all in with us - sometimes several litres (kgs)

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It’s definitely easier 😂

Great watching. Always enjoy your adventures. Could you let me know the name of your Rab jacket please.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I can’t remember as I cut the label out. It’s not made anymore but I’m sure they do similar

Brilliant Al, camping with mates. Interesting how you slept in down jacket and pants + bivvy and were toasty, do you think that's the way forward? Certainly save on weight and multi use of equipment is always a good thing. The wet and cold weather here in the UK should never be under estimated. Many thanks for sharing your adventures.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

If you are carrying a down jacket and bottoms anyway then it means you can have a lighter sleeping bag. Makes a more adaptable sleep system👍👍👍

I always like to view camping adventures with Heavy Rain, Hail, Strong Winds because I want to see what equipment is used & how the camper coped. Norwegian Xplorer has some nasty weather related videos, same with Jokkmokkguiderna. I'm pretty sure you won't have a stream of water flowing under your tent or have a zipper that unzips this time. Hail stones hurt & there's no avoiding them until your "sheltered". 36:41; Beautiful sunrise. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Bill. I always enjoy testing kit fully👌

I jump about like that when I need the toilet.

Brilliant, Al ! Can you tell me please what device you used to record this stunning trip throughout, the image quality is fantastic. Regards, Florin

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Just a GoPro mate👊

Hi, I know Blue has the perfect coat for winter camping, but you also have a "sleep bag" for him. What do you think a slim black Labrador would need. So far I've got a think fleece jumper for her - would that be enough? Thanks in advance

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Hi mate, all dogs are very different and you know your dog best. A fitted jacket is a great start but maybe cut an old fleece blanket to wrap her in. Main thing is to try keep dogs dry.

@freddiecampbell

9 ай бұрын

Thanks @@BUSHMANandBLUE

Sleeping bag ratings are of course very subjective. I have an OEX Leviathan which I used for 3 winters and was never cold. Slept at -5°C just in Icebreaker 260 weight baselayers and woke up sweating and had to vent. I have woken with the outer covered in condensation without appreciable loss of loft and similarly with the footbox covered in ice. For less than £150 in the regular sales, I don't think it can be beaten. I replaced it with a RAB Neutrino 800 which is in a different league...but also on a different planet pricewise!

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Yes but generally you get what you pay for.

Hiya. What's the pouch attached to one of the guys pack? Looks great for snacks etc.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I’m not sure I’ll have to look👌

@Biggo_up_the_fells

9 ай бұрын

It's the OMM chest pouch, really handy piece of kit IMO, weirdly I don't like having stuff in my pockets when I'm hiking so often use this to keep phone etc in but it is very handy for snacks on longer hikes 👍

Brutal conditions. Al, which Rab jacket are you wearing in the video please?

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I get asked all the time but it’s past season so they don’t make it. It’s like a running Goretex jacket that is very simple and light. I’m sure they make a similar version. 👍

@krisgleave

9 ай бұрын

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Cheers Al. I really like the colour of it so thought I’d ask. I’ll have a look cheers for that. What do you think of the Naturehike Tent? I know it’s heavy but just looking at options for one when I go with the Mrs

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It’s fairly lightweight really. Massive though and comfy for two. Not really a mountain tent but great for 3 season. 👍

Loved the blues piano at the start, who / what is it ?

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I’m not sure I just liked it😬

incredible light on this one but man what a struggle, nobody ever mentions how the moisture can make things much more unpleasant, i watched an american dude testing out the top notch matts recently, he slept on a glacier basically, but he was feeling really let down by the best matts you can buy and i couldnt help thinking about the moisture in the air. i've always blamed wind chill when i get caught out but i reckon moisture could be as big a factor.

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

Definitely! If you get wet you get cold especially with a wind. The mats are pretty good now a days but if you get a puncture you’d struggle👍

What jacket are you wearing there Al?

Don't know it was the river dance 😅

Mate. That rab jacket that you're wearing.. What's the model and does it keep you dry. Thanks

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

It’s only a pack light goretex but great for stuffing in the bag as a just in case. It’s past season but it’s a very simple running type jacket. I can’t remember the name but I’m sure they do similar.

@slojam100

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Did it keep you dry 😮

Have you tried ponchos in wet weather

@BUSHMANandBLUE

9 ай бұрын

I have a couple but don’t really wear them. One for Bushcraft is good👌