I think hilliberg don't have to worry about this one.😂

@5MillCity

Жыл бұрын

😂

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Haha yes I'm inclined to agree with you 😄

@williamreid8861

Жыл бұрын

It would be great if you can tell us where these locations are

@chriscourson2824

Жыл бұрын

@@williamreid8861 i agree

@MrJeff622

Жыл бұрын

​@@williamreid8861 down south she said.

I hiked around Europe for a year with a 12 euro Chinese tent. It held up in snowstorms at minus 23 celcius hail and heavy rain. 20 years later I still have it as a souvenir. Great channel

I bought one of those tents....used it on a very blustery night in Snowdonia. Woke up on the Isle of Wight. Beautiful sunrise though.

Claire: 🤫🤐 Claire's tent: 🚨💥🆘❗⏰📢🚒

@TheBodgerIsGreat

Жыл бұрын

Jesus never seen you here lol

Best way to become invisible is to make people uncomfortable. Have a sign asking for handouts or mentioning you want to talk to them about religion. People will look right through you like you aren't there or become fixated on some imaginary object off in the distance.

@earth_sunlove

3 ай бұрын

Unless they're as mad as you

@clarkmichaels822

3 ай бұрын

Pretend you're homeless, you could be dead in a ditch and they'd still ignore you. Ah society.

@Miag_vip

Ай бұрын

Or just live on benefits like Labour voters and not have to worry about that kind of situation.

As kids, me and a mate wanted to sleep out once overnight, had zero experience or gear, only thing we could find was an old pair of long green Curtains..our destination was a local golf course. We had a surprise late visitor, a random border collie sheep dog..who we named 'john the dog'. As bizzare the prep & scenario was, we completed the forst overnighter in dry, warm conditions. 'Jtd' disappeared as suddenly as his appearance. Lesson learned: fun & spontaneity are important.

Watching Clair wrestle with her tent makes me nostalgic for the simple tents of yesteryear i.e /\ shape, with just 2 poles holding it up (these came in 6 clip together bits, and the 2-person tent, was complete with waterproof floor and a zip up fly screen door in the front. Thin twine ropes held it in place and just one person could set it up in a few minutes, under most conditions. The whole thing packed up neatly into a small plastic bag. I carried this cheap but well-made tent with me on my motorcycle for years. Stealth camped in a number of places ranging from forests to housing estates being built, without being bothered by anyone once.

@ptonpc

Жыл бұрын

I still have my French army surplus one. It's simple, easy to set up etc.

@penguinvic9892

Жыл бұрын

@@ptonpc Thanks for your post. Nice to hear from someone who still likes good old fashioned, simple to set up tents. I remember setting up my 1970s cheap plastic-fabric portable 2-person tent on top of a 4,000 foot mountain in the 80s, as it was beginning to rain. Dug a little trench around the tent. Pumped up the air-bed, put blankets and sleeping bags on it, and me and a friend got a wonder night’s sleep despite torrential rain. Half expected to be flooded out, but woke up snug and dry as anything. Waited for the rain to stop, then packed up. These old tents may not have had much in the way of bells and whistles, but they were great and practical and cheap and didn’t take up much space when packed up.

@ptonpc

Жыл бұрын

@@penguinvic9892 Very much agree. A few years ago, I was camping with friends. I staked down my lavuu, used a hiking pole as the central support and had a great night's sleep while my friends were dealing with their tents during a slight storm.

@penguinvic9892

Жыл бұрын

@@ptonpc I love your story. Good point about being able to quickly erect a tent in adverse conditions. I have a real pet hate with tents that require a person to “bend” the so-called flexible supporting poles into the desired shape. Supporting poles that simply clip together are much easier to use.

@ptonpc

Жыл бұрын

@@penguinvic9892 You just know the 'flexible' ones are going to snap sooner or later. I like simple.

The way youtube shows the most replayed parts of the video is enlightening to say the least.

Another great vid, Claire. £21 for the tent and £5 for a can of Sherwood-Green spray paint - sorted!! 😁

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Haha, amazing, bet I would look great 😄 thank you :)

Nice ending- you instantly transformed the tent into an innocent picnic blanket!

Compared to your usual camping style this is a little bit different. But for anyone starting out, it’s gives an idea that for not very much money you can still have an adventure. It would be so easy for you to dismiss this tent and talk it down, but you didn’t. So well done. A good alternative video 👍

Classic festival tent, i did many a Reading fest back in the day in one of these.

I heard the intro before I read the title and thought: "that's one heavy tent!"

Hi Claire, been following your adventures, nice to see your testing some cheaper options, we would all like to be able to buy the best, but not always possible, still great content.

You always leave me with a smile on my face. Thanks, Claire.

Love your videos. You’re so fun, positive, humble and always inspire me to get out hiking and into the wilderness. I just scored a Wanderer Cascade tent for a few bucks at the thrift shop and am going to test it out car-side camping next week with the girls on our canoe trip next week. Went a bought some new heavy duty stakes so fingers crossed it doesn’t blow away or rip apart on me. 😂😀

Claire, you are very brave. You take a cheap tent and make it seem like a palace. You are a queen at improvising. Stay Beautiful, ingenious, and safe.

@johnnicol64

Жыл бұрын

Very brave , what compared to . A fireman running towards a burning building.

@Paul512

Жыл бұрын

​@@johnnicol64😅

@keepgoing1973

Жыл бұрын

Somebody wants her phone number. 😂

I managed to get a green one, but expecting I'd end up with a red version, I'd already made a couple of large leaf-shaped stencils and bought several spray cans of various shades of green, so I went ahead anyway and painted the entire tent with a mass of variegated foliage. Upon testing out its visibility in dimming daylight, I actually had a job to find it again. So my additional camouflage worked almost too well. The only slight downside was that the paint stiffened up the material and when unpacking it, there were a lot of creases that couldn't be shaken out.

@ptonpc

Жыл бұрын

Did the paint alter how waterproof it is?

Thanks for this little adventure Claire, I could get the grandkids such a tent for a similar “close to home” adventure.

@melatomic

Жыл бұрын

If you were keen to not loose them that is.

Love Your films and I Get Inspired. Greetings from Norway! Your films gives me the magical feeling from reading E.F Bensons «The Man Who Went To Far». Looking forward to Your next adventure!

This video shows why I always get a tent that is double walled, with a vestibule, and bigger than me so I don't touch the walls. It makes no sense to get a lightweight tent if you have to bring a bivy to stay dry, the bivy makes your total weight heavier than just having a better tent.

Claire's comfort & cozy videos are the best 🤗

Your adventure in the bright red tent reminded me of my own travels through the wilderness. There is something enchanting about seeking shelter in the most basic of forms, with nothing but the natural world to protect you. Your resourcefulness in using your hoodie and dead ferns to disguise the tent is commendable, and your description of the tent shimmering in the night like a "glow-worm with carpet burns" is a delightful turn of phrase. I appreciate your honesty about the limitations of this tent in harsher conditions, and your willingness to test it with caution and backup plans. Your willingness to share your experiences with the world is a testament to the spirit of adventure and the love of the great outdoors. Keep on exploring and sharing your stories, my friend. 👏💙

@user-ub4xb2eg7t

Жыл бұрын

绝对精彩的评论！😅

Ive to see you again my dear . Last time it was really scary creepy but I love watching like that 👀😱❣️that’s why I watching ur video good luck 🤞🏽 tonight😱🙏🏾❤

A fun escapade, Claire. You brave all your challenges with style and grace. I'll be back.

Haha Claire! What cute little tent 😂🤣 half my body would stick out!!! 😂🤣😂🤣 nice to remind people that they don’t need expensive gear to have a little cheeky wild camp, nice one lovely xx

@scotbotvideos

Жыл бұрын

Karen, cheap, garbage tents such as this one can be very dangerous. They shouldn't be promoted. Somebody will buy that thinking they'll be safe even in cold conditions, their kit will then get sodden wet from the condensation, and as a result they could get hypothermic and put their lives at stake.

@ksgonewild

Жыл бұрын

@@scotbotvideos personally I don’t think anyone would think it could be used in bad weather or up a mountain, and Claire highlighted the condensation issue. You have to hope people have common sense….

@scotbotvideos

Жыл бұрын

​@@ksgonewild That's the thing, though. People don't have common sense. It's not even that common. Some will watch this and think you can camp out safely in any condition. All you have to do is wipe away the condensation, and you're good to go, they'll think; but oftentimes it doesn't work like that in the real world.

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Very cute isn't it haha! Cheers me dears, hope you're having a nice week friend 💚🌿🤗 xx

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

​@Scotbot How ridiculous.. ALL tents can be dangerous in cold conditions. My extremely expensive Hilleberg actually gets terrible condensation, which is why I use a bivi bag in ALL tents, regardless of price. My expensive MSR Hubba NX also broke in the wind. If you are well prepared with back up gear such as a good bivi bag there is no danger of hypothermia.

Enjoyed this on Claire. Its good to see how these cheap tents do when camping. You don't see other channels doing this 🙂👍

@joesoy9185

Жыл бұрын

Not true! Dan, English Woodsman, does it, too.

@micksmusicchannel

Жыл бұрын

@@joesoy9185 not somebody I watch to be honest

Remember the comedy show bottom ? It's like their tent they had !!! Lol Great video

That’s one tent for the kids in the back garden..👍🇦🇺

Hey Claire, thanks for this video, really enjoyed it as always. I really like it when you review and test budget equipment! Thanks!

Another great video Claire, proving you don’t need high end gear to get out for a night!

thank you that put a huge smile on my face.

When my son was about 5 he begged me to go camping I bought a tent similar to this and we both squeezed in at a camp site woke up freezing and pee wet through about 5am. Put him in back of my car wrapped in a blanket and chucked tent etc in boot and we drove home shattered. Tent got confined to garage never to be used again. I moved house about 15 years later and gave it to the young lad next door so he could use it in his garden ..his dad gave me a pint can of Stella a fair swap I reckon lol 👍🏻🍻

Haha 2 man tent, 2 kids maybe. Fun video Claire. Definitely a tent for summer fun. I know tesco do some cheap tents, have fun with the condensation. Fair play Beare. Always fun, and inspirational videos. Keep Loving the Adventure 💚

@murphy7801

Жыл бұрын

TBF the area of china where alot of manufacturing happens tends to be more short area of the country.

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Yep deffo for 2 kids haha! Thanks for watching, hope you have a nice week Asa :) 🌿🤗

There´s a very positive and attractive young lady trying out new gear in the woods, finally hiding in a red chinese tent, love it🥰

That tent would be perfect to make a sand pit in. Fill up with sand and close the door at the end of play. Also keeps sun of the little ones. Love watching these videos.

Hello 👋 Claire, thank you for another fun tag along. I like your new tent. Be sure to take good care of yourself. Stay safe out there. 🤗

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Hello Ronald 👋 Thank you, hope you're having a nice week :)

@ronaldrose7593

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Claire, a big thank you. I always look forward to your exciting outdoor adventures. You keep me motivated to get out and do some camping 🏕 and hiking. Stay safe and healthy every day. 🤗 👋

Most of the very cheap tents are best kept for use in the garden in summer. Having said that, I've had many tents for under £50 and only had one disaster (on heavy wind). It just takes a bit of research to find the best ones. My latest is an Eiger Trekker 1 (£40); a bit low but okay for an overnighter. 😊

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Yehh my first was a Vango Soul, it was about £50 at the time I think, and I loved it. It wasn't perfect but it got me started in this crazy wonderful hobby ☺️

You and Steve are the coolest stealth mofos around. Very nice

Love the reverse psychology, Claire: "This tent is so not camo that no one will suspect anyone is stealth camping here!" 😃 Actually, walkers on existing trails tend not to see too much at all, often being preoccupied with other things, although bright red is pushing the bounds of hope a bit! 😉 The real issue I find is not so much people, but their dogs, which are often off the leash and running all over the place exploring well away from the trails, sometimes quite early in the morning for those who go jogging before work, etc. You idea of a lighweight camo net would work fine here, but your tree-branch and fern wall is perfect, and of a common appearance and texture to your surrounds. The real giveaway for people is movement, the familiar human shape especially in silhouette, and atypical sounds, like cutlery on plates, mobile phones (a real curse), wood chopping, etc. The other cues are the smells of smoke or cooking. The military concealment regimen uses the rule of "avoiding all the S's". These are, in no particular order: Silhouette, Shine, Shadow, Shape, Shade, Sound, Speed to which I would definitely add "Smell" - nothing is more of a giveaway than tobacco or fire smoke, toothpaste, aftershave or perfumes or (ugh) BO. In the bush, I've picked up people kilometres away on cigarette smoke or even old campfire smoke in their clothing and it's a good sense to practice once your nose is accustomed to the natural bush smells. Hint: always check your wind direction, too. It works both ways. Note also that in the above 8 characteristics, 5 of them are sight-related. This will flesh out those subdivisions for you: stipsniper.com/2019/10/03/the-7-ss-of-camouflage/

@genevievelavery4759

11 ай бұрын

It's was sheep that found me last time! Had no idea they grazed there that time of year.

How is this thing so LOUD!?😂 even the baggy for the poles sounded loud haha. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL❤

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃 Mm like a giant crinkly bag of crisps isn't it

Good effort....That groundsheet played havoc with my speakers 😆

That red fits in with the forest,like a lighthouse in the sky 👍👌👏✌️

Claire, its unfortunate that its a "red tent". The secret is to have a cheap black covering, cut open garbage bag, a black sheet, over the tent before you throw over a Camouflaged net, preferably with TWO camo nets each different. Then you throw on local brush to blend it in. I've done this and been 3 meters from a walking trail and no one ever spotted the tent. I've taken pictures and no one yet has been able to see in the picture where the tent was. Done correctly it blends in so no one can see it even when they are looking at it.

That was ace Claire and your camouflage was a great idea too!🌲⛺️🌳👍🏼

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :D

Where ever you are is great to see in any tent 🙂

That was a great video because it demonstrates the importance of why you want to be stealth. Some people have told me to have a bright tent in case someone comes looking for you if you're in distress. But I always carry a red flag with a cross that I can put up. Thanks for the video. If it doesn't rain on your tent it rains in your tent. lol Respect from your friends in Florida USA 🌴

I love using this tent in the summer, I have found june-august it's light and simple and has no condensation issues :) However mine is green so it's less glaring haha

@imprint2030

Жыл бұрын

Note mine isnt the same brand I think its a bit longer and the door is one zip rather than split down the middle, still for the price it adds shelter but I wouldn't want to test it in heavy rain or cold temperatures

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say, where did you get a green one, I could only find red haha! Yes I'm actually pleased with how it did on this one. I was half expecting it to break first night out. Bad weather trip with it will be interesting for sure 😄 Thanks for watching, hope you're having a great week :)

I recall reading about Swiss army camouflage using patches of red mixed in the camouflage patterns because at distance our minds have a "blind spot" perceiving red and that breaks the recognition of shapes

2:57 best part ever seen in your videos.

I can't wait for the next "Cheap Tent Camp!" I thought you were gonna snap the pole at 2:35 😂 I've had a cheap tent experience with very similar results. This was so much fun, Claire. 🙂 Btw, nice on the fly camouflage job. ✌️

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing what this lil thing is capable of 😅 mm I thought I was gonna snap the pole too, would have been a short video if I had haha. Thanks for watching, hope you're having a nice week :)

Claire, it's a cheap tent suitable only for kids, either in the garden or a campsite. Be honest about this, it's not one for the woods. Or did you record this on April fools day 🤫

The timing of the howling dogs was priceless.

Good afternoon Claire and Happy Easter. These videos just keep getting better and better. Superb production values. You're looking great as always. Thanks so much for sharing another look at the chronicles of your life living and camping in the Great Outdoors!! 😍😍

You look like fun to hang with!🤗

Thank you for uploading, i couldn't sleep out there, i worry about sounds in the night.

that type of cheap tent is known as a "Festival Tent" where people buy really cheap tents and take them to music festivals to sleep in for a couple of days then leave them behind when the festival is over - that why its probably bright red so you can find which tent is yours in the hundreds pitched at the festival

My grandad loves watching your adventures

You find street homeless people use them a lot because they're so cheap and often get donated by well meaning people. The only problem is, as you pointed out Claire, the condensation. The tents have proved to be virtual killers for the homeless in winter. Already with damp clothing, sealed up in the tent, condensation build up causing damp sleeping bags. The temperature plummets and they don't wake up, being wrapped in a giant ice pop virtually. Interesting video Claire.

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

That's so sad. Unfortunately even my extremely expensive Hilleberg gets terrible condensation because its so well insulated. As do the Lanshans, being single skin. I use a bivi bag in every tent for this reason, there's no way around it. Hope you're having a nice week Mally

@mallyredfearn6834

Жыл бұрын

@@WildBeare Yes, bivi bags are worth their weight in gold. I've supplied a few british army bivi bags to carefully targeted homeless. Many would just sell them. I'm having a pretty good week, thank you Claire.

Thank you for sharing another fun adventure 😀

Great work Claire 😊👍

You are just living the life!!! Great videos!!!!

Red is your color. Merry Xmas little elf.❤😊

Always enjoy your videos Claire

Nice to see your still doing what you just love

Another great video. I recently discovered your channel and am viewing some of the older ones. I own a large acreage parcel in Michigan. Last year, I camped out on my own property with minimal gear. I'm planning my next adventure as we speak. Your videos are part of my inspiration. Thanks for all you do.

I de-stress and feel chill when watching your videos. Thank you 🙏

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Aw yay, I'm so glad 🌿🤗 thank you for watching them, have a nice week :)

Ty for more fun videos Claire very enjoyable

You make me happy when I watch you doing what you do thankyou for doing these videos 👍

Very cool to see how much you're into solitude and nature. The outdoors is certainly my go-to for joy. I can see why your channel is growing fast..love it!

@dougwhiley4028

Жыл бұрын

She set up a tent on cleared, levelled ground near houses. It's fake!

😂🤣😂 you with the pole in the beginning, I could watch that over and over!

What fun! You weren't going to let that pole win. Looking forward to your next video adventure!

It sounds like a crisp packet 😮 Good video for those trying it out on a budget. 😀

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeh it really does 😄 Thank you, hope you're good 🤗🌿

I would say of all your wilderness adventures this is by far the bravest one hardly enough room for a dog. I glad you were closer to home. ❤🇺🇲🇮🇹Fan, be safe.

Lovely I look forward to seeing more cheap tent adventures

I enjoy this type of reviews. You took it out and really showed some of the shortcomings . I would hope that the setup will go easier next time 👍🤗🎩

Great video...love seeing Mr Fox xx

Pulled that off quite well for being such a bright red. Enjoy your videos. Soothing voice and such a natural beauty😊

Who didn’t have her Weetabix! Perfect, as always, thank you Claire.

Hats off to you Claire, you got away with it, love the fern wall, great video once again 👍 ❤

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Hilarious finding that you did a review of this. I bought this at GoOutdoors and used it in Cornwall and Scilly last Summer. You're right about the nightmarish condensation but it did manage to get me through a pretty strong thunderstorm out on the Scillys. How, I don't know.😂Glad to see I wasn't the only one who had a bugger of a time trying to put the polls in. I also thought they were going to snap.And they're having a laugh calling it a TWO person tent. I'd wish there were two small mesh windows/flaps on either side. I think that would help with ventilation some. Otherwise you're just sleeping in a plastic bag. 😂 So funny seeing you give a test run of this circus clown of a tent.

Fun video. I also like for my gear to "blend in" with my surroundings. My current backpacking tent had to be special ordered to get an olive green color, it blends in well Summer or Winter. Thank you for another great video.

I love the way you exit your videos that is very unique. 😊

Learn to blend in with a day glow red tent 🤣🤣👍🏽⛺️ all the passers-by can hear is “eeeeer ooooo I can’t get it in” thanks Claire, fun camp, had me laughing

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeh!! There's me worrying about being seen, they probably think there's a right weirdo in the bushes 😅 thanks glad you liked it :)

That tent is barely big enough for the 4 legged fox, ...but the 2 legged fox managed just fine. Great to see she finally got the pole in the hole. Pole in the hole fails are no fun.

Hi Claire! Thank you so much for your videos. I have enjoyed them immensely! I like how you made me laugh with the struggle of the poles. 😂Thanks for always making. You are amazing and have given me a little more courage !😊 stay safe out there.🙏🏼😇🏕️

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Delia, so glad you like them 🤗 Much love 🌿💚

Great work!!👍👍

I love your videos but I've noticed a trend that you try to set up pitch in areas where you won't be seen. Can you talk a little more about that as a solo woman camping / hiking? I will be going on my first overnight this weekend and I'll be with my dog, but there will be hikes where I won't be able to bring her. I'd love to hear more about how you stay safe as a woman and what types of things you look out for before deciding to pitch tent or even what types of trails to look out for when hiking with the intention to pitch a tent!

@panoslianos7312

3 ай бұрын

She has a gun

Great tent review. I can't wait to see more of your videos.

👍 .. that tent sounds like, whilst on my local train, listening to a Swiss munching on a paper-bagged station kiosk-bought snack 😁. Definitely a kiddies backyard tent.

Great you got it built I would not. Happy Easter to you

Hi, I've watched at least 10 of your videos in the last few weeks, they are amazing, like you Claire. Really interesting !

You are quite magical Claire, always fun to tag along with you! Thanks you always make me smile Claire Bear😊

@WildBeare

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you for coming along with me :D

Love your screen building skills.

Oh, I didn't realise that the 'authentic cheap-tent experience' was a thing! Cool! The antithesis of the 'phoney glamping experience'. Great to see you having so much fun on such a tiny budget :)

That’s awesome, another channel reviewed that same tent in steady rain and it filled up with water, your lil stealth camp was quite nice 👍.

Always enjoy your vlogs, this will give encouragement to those who wanna dip thier toe in to nature and realise the benefits so thankyooo:)

Wow.. Nice video, nice sharing my dear friends.. Hai from Borneo 😊😊

The red fox just had to see who was in the red tent ! Nice honest review with good stealth solution.

Have just found your channel by chance, so far, loving the videos. I love camping, yet, i've still to try wilde! I am male yet scared to do it! You though, make it look so easy and less scary! Now to watch some more videos! Thank you