Someone a long time ago spent weeks, maybe months building that hut stone by stone, every day of it being treated to that weather with far simpler equipment to protect them. They persevered and built something that stands to this day. I can imagine them applauding your tenacious effort to use it as an abode again.

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb

2 ай бұрын

Probably would have told her to get a proper roof on it

@mickcorbett6724

2 ай бұрын

Lovely post, beautifully stated.

@bluceree7312

2 ай бұрын

Probably built it during summer.

@jfkj1695

2 ай бұрын

They are grouse shooting points. Quite modern actually. There will be a few of them in a row

@bluceree7312

2 ай бұрын

@@jfkj1695 Yeah, you can see cement was used to build it. I'm no expert, but at most 50 or 60 years old, probably a lot less.

Well - you are the perfect example of "No such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing". Your perseverance and enjoyment are a real tonic. And your videos are not silly or little!

You are the definition of "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I love your persistence and I love your videos.

I love being in a tent in the rain, hearing every drop hit the tent, amplified like a drum.

@harrylime22

2 ай бұрын

Plenty of white noise videos of that sound on here. I use them to sleep.

@coolgrandma4952

2 ай бұрын

We are 83 and 85 and enjoyed camping and hiking, so we can relate to some of the issues you experienced. We both had a good laugh over your video. You finally pulled it off! Camp and hike while you can, we really miss it.

@Critch4682

2 ай бұрын

Hearing it rain on a tin roof isn't far behind 👌🏻

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Yehh I love it too :) 🌧

@kc3654

2 ай бұрын

When i stay at my dads “big house” even as a 39 year old mum of 3!, i still stay in the tent in the garden and I feel SO SAFE and COSY ❤❤❤

Once more unto the breach dear friends once more!

The miserable weather, the pouring rain pounding the tarp, these are the days I live for. You’re braver than most!

I feel like I live vicariously through you.

@bobfrantz534

2 ай бұрын

I wish I lived with her...a true outdoor, beautiful lady. I wish her luck

@HorizontalFallDamage

2 ай бұрын

go camping yo

@mrmeaner3917

2 ай бұрын

Your energy is gorgeous. I wish my nephew could meet someone like you.

@bobfrantz534

2 ай бұрын

@@mrmeaner3917 I wish I could meet someone like her....guess tomorrow is always a surprise...be safe all

@jamble7k

2 ай бұрын

without the wet feet 😂

I used to do a lot of tracking camping out. Can't anymore with my health, it's great to see it hasn't died out. My kids had no interest growing up, roughing it to them was not having a mobile phone with them. The gear now is so expensive. Better buying ex-army surplus. It's good a little heavier but it stands up to the test. Squaddie proof. Great to see your videos. Reminds me of my oldest daughter you're very sweet. You are setting a great example for your son too. 👍

WOW I loved this. So refreshing to see a nice lady doing this, who is polite and friendly and not selling us anything! I really admire you ❤

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much, so glad you liked it :D

@SwampCityRadio1974

2 ай бұрын

Damn those selling ladies!

@TimelordUK

2 ай бұрын

@@SwampCityRadio1974 I meant other outdoor camping KZreadrs, usually guys promoting expensive kit they've got for free

@lukebrown997

2 ай бұрын

@@TimelordUKI guess you haven’t looked at the description then??

@TimelordUK

2 ай бұрын

@@lukebrown997 no I never bother I just watch the videos

Hi Claire, from the wolf mountains in Montana,off grid and have lived alone for the last ten years,,your videos make these long winter nights much less lonely. Beautifully done, and beautifull country,must have been quite hard for my ancesters to have left wales so long ago. Love your vids so well done ,,take care and so many thanks! Such a beautifull soul.

Claire you an absolute goddess for refusing to let it whip you. Not many would have attempted a third effort. Superstar of a woman and absolutely fearless. Bravo 👏

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :D nice to get it done properly

Claire's attempt nr 4. May I suggest the following steps Claire. Take up 6 timber A frames, approx 20 feet of 4X2, around 200 roofing tiles, scaffolding, a Workmate...... Yep tha should fit into your slightly bigger rucksack, (or a JCB would be more advisable 😁😁) it should, with tea breaks, take around two days, then the build should be completed. Method 2 would include getting Nick Knowles out and his DIY,SOS people out, and saying that you live in the roofless building with your 8 kids and limbless partner... They'll be finished within 2 hours, and created a roadway to your Range Rover. Fantastic. Love the channel as always.

@Mark1gig564

2 ай бұрын

LoL

Well done, you finally cracked it. My hint with tarps is to make lots of short bungee loops for the tie out points and have all you guy lines terminated with small carabiners. I wrap the guy lines up with small hair ties so that they don’t tangle. We are never to old to learn, I know, in my 70s and still out in the wilds of Scotland when ever I can. Cheers, Jim.

Alternative method, take a ratchet strap that will fit around the full circumference of the hut. Wrap that round about 2 inches above ground level, tie the tarp's cordage to the strap. A 2nd ratchet strap around the top of the hut will eliminate most of the flapping. You'll lose the little arch at the door though, but a short tarp/cloth attached to the two straps would create a door cover anyway.

@W1DO

2 ай бұрын

I came to say that :) larger tarp and a ratchet strap would have been my plan. I'd have used a 5m tarp and single ratchet round the middle, then wrapped the loose ends of the tarp round it a bit b4 final tighten and a pole in the middle. Could probably do it with a bit of fence wire and a stick to twist it if no ratchet strap was available. If it was for survival though I'd probably have used one corner of the hut.

@LeeCharles90

Ай бұрын

Wire, racket straps, mahoosive tarp. How much you wanna bring with ya😂😂😂 Why not some timber and slate to reinstate the roof 😂😂…… couple of butt hinges for the front door? 😂😂 Think ratchets on that surface would have shredded the tarp in that wind against the rock ……. Now a few layers of shrink wrap from each corner would protect it and hold it firmly in place. We build in a lot of remote locations …… but arid great for cover but rope and Ratchet give way ……. Weirdly shrink wrap kept everything dry, together and solid 🤷‍♂️

@Al-mf4uo

Ай бұрын

As good a the ratchet strap idea is... we still have the problem of protecting the thin tarp from those sharp rocks at the top of the wall. Ideas?

@KoppoKen

Ай бұрын

@@LeeCharles90 I think, because the tarp would be secured all the way around instead of at a small number of points the movement would be much smaller and point stress more distributed as to stop it tearing. True, it's an untested theory and in real life I'd not want to trust it without a backup but elsewise you'd need to bring something to stand the tarp off the wall at the top edge, such as some wood or towling material (both a bit heavy and cumbersome).

@garymitchell5899

Ай бұрын

​@@KoppoKenCanvas tarp properly secured from each grommet, plus stones on top. FFS guys you don't need to take a builders yard.

You don’t make any ‘silly lil vids’. Your videos are inspirational, you truly are one of the most brave, tough, inspiring women lve ever watched. Your evident love of even the most bleak wilderness, is awesome, your bravery and fortitude to traverse some inhospitable terrain, through all treacherous conditions, and injures, while keeping us viewers informed and entertained, with charm, and good humour is enchanting.

Thank you Claire for another lovely video. A case of third time lucky and masses of Perseverance, Determination and a Never Say Die attitude in the face of some truly horrendous weather conditions. Brave girl and all done with that beautiful smile ❤

Congratulations Claire,your sheer will and determination is a credit to you, your stone hut trilogy was an epic journey for you and the wild ones.😊🐻

i love this smile in your face when you put up the pole the first time and it holds 🥰😀

I love the way you thought about the previous problems and changed things and brought additional kit. Excellent efforts on locking it down. You must have had a great sense of satisfaction.

I feel like I live vicariously through you. I wish I had done this sort of this when I was younger. You have such a peaceful manner of narration.

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 💚

@PiglipsMaximus

2 ай бұрын

Seen a similar comment.....hm.

Congratulations, you are the most persistent young lady I have seen on KZread. Regardless of what you might want to accomplish in life, I am sure you will make it. Sleep tight and dry.

This was a real reminder of my childhood and beyond. I come from a family of wild campers. I wish i could still do this. It is so much fun!

I love your attitude of try and try again. Your perseverance pays off! Have fun and stay safe out there Claire!!

Way to go Claire! Your persistence with that ol' stone hut finally paid off 👍 It must have been such a satisfying feeling waking up knowing that you did it. I can certainly say that it was a pleasure to see on this end 😊 I hope that you have an absolutely wonderful week my friend :) As always... Stay wild 🐻 -John

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Hey John! 👋 Thanks! Aw man yeh I was so happy to see the roof still on in the morning 😄 thanks for sharing this with me, hope you have a great week too

@IntenseAngler

2 ай бұрын

@@WildBeare Always a pleasure for sure Claire! 😊

Ah, "Clairebear vs. StoneHut' 3, The Showdown." Time for a brew and then click 'play'. Ghastly weather again but you made it work for sure having a decent sleep. And coffee with pastry, naturally. Finally, the 'Destroyer of tarps' box, has a check mark. I love your pleasantly bonkers 'Will do' attitude. ❤️

Brilliant. Last time I was near it, it was on Ulva, off Mull. A pleasant day, a walk up. Then it fogged up. the rain started. So it's my bag and a bivvy bag. I was beside an old bothy, just the fallen stones. I got well cold, and getting out for a pee was tricky. So as dawn broke I had a brew and off to get the boat back. I was wet, tired and utterly happy.

That was so dramatically triumphant especially with that dramatic music. 🎉It has a chariots of fire feel.

All you need is a cement mixer, roof joist and slates. A UPVC door might be an idea too 😂😂😂

I absolutely love your videos ,the sound of heavy rain while tucked up cozy is one of life's greatest pleasures ,i just love being wrapped up outdoors in dreadful weather just why i have no idea but I'm sure there are millions of us 😉 , but can i say i really am impressed with your bravery especially with the world we live in today im really not sure i could feel safe doing what you do so massive credit to you 💪💪💪🤗

Claire, I love your videos! You are so positive and radiate it to us!! Thanks, sister!

You're absolutely amazingly, determined woman. Glad it worked this time. Well done Claire

Hi Claire, only stumbled across your channel yesterday, but I've had some of your videos on to keep my company whilst working from home. They are very relaxing and the scenery is stunning. You are showing the real beauty of Britain which is just fantastic. Keep it up, glad you beat the weather and managed a night in that little stone hit! The weather is no joke! Brave adventurous girl.

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Helloo 👋 thank you and welcome to my lil channel, I'm so glad you're enjoying my small adventures :)

Hooraaaaaaayyy!!! I am so happy for you, Claire! I've noticed that it has been said here before, but I will add to it: When you smiled, after successfully raising up the center post, I just beamed with you! Your hour and a half-long tarp securement was well worth it. When I watched you struggling with having to place rocks on the guy line stakes, I said, out loud, "Oh, dear!" I have seen both of your other valiant attempts to spend the night in that little hut, and my heart sank with yours, every time. I was so happy and proud of you when I saw that this attempt was a success! Congratulations, and well done, "Claire, The Conqueror!" You are amazing! Big hugs from Utah! 🤗❤

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Heyy Russell! Ahh thanks, it sure felt nice to leave the little hut after a successful night 😃 I'm glad I went back, even if I did say I never would haha. I am cooking up a new project now :D Hope you're good! 🌿🐻

@russelljackman1413

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, m'dear! All is well! I look forward to your next adventure, as always. Peace!@@WildBeare

I love your videos. Thanks Claire for sharing your adventures. You are amazing. And truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best! ❤

Yay! Congratulations. The grin on your face when you got the pole up was brilliant.

@WildBeare

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Haha I was pretty pleased with it 😃 have a great week

Just stumbled across your channel and i must say its something im grateful for. I used to do a bit of wild camping but thanks to covid im now disabled so alas no more camping out for me. Your videos are brilliant, the music, narration , views and yourself are bringing back memories and the smile ive been missing lately. Thank you ever so much.

@siobhanchristine-bligh183

Ай бұрын

Same for me

Found your channel today whilst going thru a very dark time. Thanks for sharing your positivity, passion. perseverance and endeavour. It gives me hope of gaining strength i don't have

Well done Claire! I absolutely love your videography and your sense of adventure and determination. Keep them coming!

Keep going pet ,you’re brilliant ⭐️💪🏻

Your determination to overcome adversity is good to watch. Your tenacity is truly commendable. Well done.

That’s a great effort well done you and I have to say FLAPPAGE has to be the word of the month 🤣👏👏👏👏Brilliant

Such an amazing woman to tolerate all that wet & windy weather & still set up the camp AND actually get some sleep. 👏👏👏

just came across your channel today and so grateful this update was already uploaded so i can see the entire saga start to finish

I cant believe youre trying again. Good luck. With this video posted, we know youre alive at least.

Love watching your videos but do you ever go out when it’s not hammering it down ? Lol

I admire your courage and persistence. Fantastic!

I was so anxious for you I couldn't relax until I knew everything worked out. What a great celebration!! You did it!! I learned a lot! Thank you for the knowledge and the fun!!

Do you realise how many people have used that as a toilet?

@MsPinkwolf

2 ай бұрын

How weird that that's what crossed your mind. You sound like someone who uses those things as a toilet.

@marlenep.9768

2 ай бұрын

Oh noooo😂

@everyone1813

2 ай бұрын

Probably nobody

@marlenep.9768

2 ай бұрын

@@everyone1813 could also be true ☺️

@alleywatson

Ай бұрын

Prolly washed away now though 😂

Hi luv, you do realise that little building is used as a public toilet, especially the corners…. Sorry

@OneCanisLupus

Ай бұрын

It's hard to believe someone spent that much time building that stone structure to just use it as a public bathroom.

@hornet18lan

24 күн бұрын

Its the truth...

Fantastic effort and plenty of tenacity & perseverance. Quite magical in its own way.

Claire you really are a ray of sunshine. Top job on nailing that in rank conditions girl. 👏👏👏

Awsome job ! Your persistence and hard work paid of so happy for you

Congratulations Claire on finally succeeding in finding a tarp that held up under extreme winds. Watched you since the first attempt which was a disaster. Thanks for sharing

Well done you finally conquering it and you certainly never wimped out waiting until a nice summers night !

I'm so happy that you found a way to make it work!

Choosing one of the longest night's you did yourself proud, I admire your determination, and congratulations on getting some sleep and not having to pack up and navigate in the dark like arlier attempts.

Yayyyyy! Well done, stuck with it! What a fun little mini series!! 🎉❤

Well done, persistence paid off and you finally conquered the stone hut camping out, it was the most atrocious weather this time but you did it and the smile on your face shows your pleased, well done.

Congratulations, and your determination is awesome! Thanks for sharing

I love this lass and her brave videos ...well done and thank you .

I love the sound of the rain off a tarp or a tent ..it's soooi relaxing and sends me to sleep ...just an idea for you to try seeing as your an adventurer...have you ever tried hammock camping ....if ya fancy it buy a good quality one it does make a difference ...I've a feeling you'll enjoy it ..I would recommend in the summer though... god bless you❤

I admire your persistence in attempting to use this stone hut. You make me laugh and want to hug you at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures...

A great lesson in Stoicism. Challenge, discomfort and perseverance builds inner strength and resilience.

@andreadamone2808

2 ай бұрын

Stoicism is undervalued but you’re totally right. Good call.

What a great job you have done , really great. 😊❤. Very brave Linda

I admire your spirit and optimism,congratulations ❤

to be honest, watching you all three times you have adapted and learn. Its a skill we all need to use more of. that being said i still want to see you make that shelter proper cosy and succeed, like you expected it to be the first time and the second and the third. Dont give up, We love you content.

It's awesome that you keep trying to find a way to make this one work

Hello Claire, I liked what you did in this video from your last attempt. ! You are on the right track. If you had 12 individual socks you could fill them with rocks and place them evenly around the top of the walls. Heavy enough to stay where you place them and they would be the only contact between your tarp and the top of the wall. Tighten the guy lines accordingly and this will pin the tarp to the sock covered rocks keeping them in place and not letting them contact the sharp rocks. The pole was definitely a great idea as it kept the tarp more taught. Love the adventure , you never disappoint . !

Congrats. I'm glad you able to finally make it through the night in the hut. 👍✌️

Very inspiring! I'm taking on lots of new challenges at the moment and your message of persistence is awesome!

Wow! So happy you did finally succeed. Love the defiant spirit. Well done.

Victory! Well done Claire. You are very persistent and inspirational.

Admire anyone that has determination. Congratulations on conquering the night there 🤗💜✌️

Watching you fight with the tarp in those insane winds made me laugh and hurt for you at the same time. I once found a beautiful creek side spot in the Black hills of South Dakota a monsoon of a rain hit around 3am in a matter of moments water was rushing though my tent I grabbed it lose and ran up the bank to where my motorcycle was parked and spent the rest of the morning sitting on a picnic table watching my campsite wash away I rolled the wet tent and everything in it and draped it over the back of my bike and drip dryed all the way to Yellowstone. A lot of lessons learned in a hurry Lol. Your something else young lady,God bless you.

I love watching your videos of you putting up your tent's and especially when you are doing it in the rain getting wetter and wetter and your lovely rainwear getting all wet and shiny, gorgeous.

I absolutely LOVED this video! So glad it was a success for you this time ❤❤❤❤❤

Good persistence! You took to heart what folks said on previous attempts. Yes, you needed that pole. Being a tent designer for a few successful companies for many years, perhaps you will appreciate tents a bit more in the future. I love tarp tents too, but generally don't try to stretch them over rocks for the reason you well know now. But small protected areas in trees do work well. Best for the future.

Great effort! Have watched all three and I was absolutely cheering you on!

Glad it finally worked for you. Congrats on your success

This is really the hardest rain I‘ve ever seen in a shelter-overnighter video. Great video!

Your face when the extendy pole props up the roof. Priceless x Great video.

The first hut attempt was the first video of yours I watched and I love it! I’m happy to see you finally conquered the gut ❤🎉

LOVE that you tried again and wow what a success this time!!!

Great storytelling, great music choice. The outro feels like the end of an epic fight against the evil. And the good survived ...

When i'm depressed ,your videos make me feel better. Specially rain camping videos. I love rain .thank you & i wish you'll getting healthier day by day. Love from srilanka.

@Hellfire99666

2 ай бұрын

Chin up and fight on, life is a daily challenge If you’ve got your health you’ve got a chance

Well Done! I do not know if this is likely to recommend itself to anybody else, but your persistence is laudable, and very enjoyable to watch, from the comfort of my cosy warm dry living room. Stay Safe!

I love how you transformed a cold and wet hole in to a cosy home for a few hours, then in an instant, the tarp was off and the cold and the wet was back again.

That's a really cool little structure. Glad this attempt worked out.

Well done for sticking at it, very comendable 👏

I'm glad your pole stayed up all night and your flaps didn't get too flappy. Well done!

Reminds me of the time I was actually stuck out on a golf course with my dog one night during to lightning, rain and floods. Got stuck next to an old stone wall surrounded by trees. Just me wind proof umbrella, golf towel and me bag. Camped on it and fell asleep. Woke up as the ground gave away to a stream it had decided to form under me. Only went out for a few hours…….. 20 hours later I managed to walk back home😂😂 Dog loved it😂😂 Love what you do……great work

I love your videos and your determination with this camp is admirable. I had thought about doing a very similar camp on a bike trip I've done many times but this convinced me I'm not made of tough enough stuff. At some point I'm going to do a video of a knot I use to keep those lines from tangling. They literally can't tangle, they are compact and they are super easy to get out so there is no hinderance to using the cord/rope.

Love your tenacity with this hut!

Congratulations on achieving this goal. You are such an intrepid adventurer. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

You're a very determined camper! Your video made me feel all cosy at home.

Yaay! ❤ She did it! Kudos and well done 👏

Many congratulations 🙌 I remember your first attempt ! So pleased you persevered !

SUCCESS! Nicely done - there's something very satisfying about conquering somethng that's defeated you in the past.

Love the spirit - What will be will be. ❤

Brilliant. Love the honesty and reflection. Hope your next adventure is a little drier!