Solo camp in the Peak District with uninvited dinner guests

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26 күн бұрын

Join me for a solo camp in the Peak District, I try out the Salamanda bivi for the first time, cook a pizza and get a visit from some locals looking for some food.
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@thejourneytoasimplelife 17 күн бұрын

I can't remember who wrote this but I remember saying something like this: "You can tell if someone has a pure soul when animals aren't afraid of them." Great video!

@StuartThow 17 күн бұрын

Thank you 😁

@hikesome 24 күн бұрын

Another great camping adventure Stuart. The attention to detail in this video is impeccable. It enhances the overall narrative without overshadowing the natural beauty on display.

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Thank you, very kind of you 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

@KhurshidsChannel 9 күн бұрын

Beautiful hike video. Thanks for sharing. 👍61

@StuartThow 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

@AshleyIrons 24 күн бұрын

Great video Stuart. Looks an awesome pitch. Loved the sheep.

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Yeah after struggling to find somewhere out of the way I ended up finding a brilliant spot 😁 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, really appreciate it 👍

@JamieHarding5 24 күн бұрын

Great spot. Nice drone shots and music. Beautiful views. So funny when the sheep joined you😂👍

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Thank you Jamie, the sheep where the highlight of the whole camp 😂

@BlossomCrochet 25 күн бұрын

Still can’t believe that lamb trotted right across your bivi 😂

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Good job it wasn't expensive 😂

@fraserconnell21 25 күн бұрын

Magic. The sheep were ace ! Never known sheep or a ewe with lambs to be so brazen around us bi-pedal humanoids. KZfaq gold. Best wishes 😊👏👍🏼

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Yeah they where not fazed by me at all, all evening they kept coming back to see what I was doing 😂

@fraserconnell21 25 күн бұрын

@@StuartThow Maybe you can make some dosh of the human sheep interaction? Was pure funny😁. Can utube mediators help you with that? Could generate more dosh for a new tent..🤔🫡👍🏼

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Hahaha I wish! 😀

@MyCrazycharlie 24 күн бұрын

This was my favourite video! The pizza looked good (although where was the pudding?!) and your new sheep friends 😂 Stu the sheep whisperer can be your new nickname 🐑

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

I know ... Nobody has made any cake or brownies to take with me for ages now! Stu the sheep whisperer ... 😂 errr hope that doesn't catch on 🤣🤣🤣

@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors 25 күн бұрын

Wow what a pitch, great place to put the bivvy down. Pizzas looked on point there. Not sure how I’d react to the sheep coming up so close.

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Yeah I got lucky finding that spot, turned out to be a perfect place for the bivvy. Sheep where pretty chilled apart from trying to constantly steal my food 😂. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😁

@natureafterhours1342 22 күн бұрын

I was so close to buying the midge repellent, so cheers for the confirmation on this dude, nice little spot you had there

@StuartThow 22 күн бұрын

Yeah I thought it would do better than it did, I was in a nice sheltered area with practically no wind but the midge repellent didn't stop them from coming near me. I will give it another few goes, because even though it didn't get rid of them I only got 1 bite. Don't know if that was just down to luck though! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😊

@DaveGoodman1959 25 күн бұрын

Hi Stuart What a brilliant spot I’ve never been there and seen so many people it’s certainly a popular pastime nowadays. Really enjoyed it. Cheers

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Yeah it seems to be getting more and more popular, took a while to find a spot that was tucked away from everyone else. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, really appreciate it 😊

@Moffatmountainadventures 24 күн бұрын

I’ve thankfully only ever had that once when I’ve not managed to get the pitch I wanted. Class video bud.

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, I couldn't believe how many people where out for a camp! Thanks for watching 😁

@unclepeteswildadventures 25 күн бұрын

Yep you can get a bivy in almost anywhere. I like hoop bivis with front and rear mesh (like my Elan) so you can open your eyes and see the stars at night. A side loader is a game changer though. Much easier to enter and exit. Recommend a tarp to complement the bivi especially in rainy weather. I’d have left the beer in the fridge, too heavy😉 I’d heard of sheep worrying, but human worrying?🤣atb

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Yeah I really like the look of the Elan, I think I will probably add one to my collection eventually. The sheep though ... never seen them like that before 😂 they obviously like pizza 🤣🤣🤣

@MSIOutdoors 24 күн бұрын

Great vid mate, them pizzas look mega, sheep thought so to 😂

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Hahahaha yeah they did seem desperate to give them a try 😂

@Hengists_Wild_Camps 24 күн бұрын

Great video Stu.👍 I've noticed myself that those Sheep up on Kinder seem to be getting tamer. Your video demonstrates that lol. Also, that was a nice spot where you camped at. It was a good job that you took a bivvy with you for that location mate. I've heard from others, that those repellent gizmo's seem to work better on Mosquitos rather than Midges, dunno really, that was just something which I heard. This was an enjoyable Kinder adventure mate, cheers.🙂

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah the Flextail didn't seem to do much, but saying that I only had 1 small bite the following day so it might have worked a little bit. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it 😊 Also looking forward to seeing what adventure you get up to next in the Peaks 😎

@DavidWoods-of2ct 13 күн бұрын

Use a short stick or get one cut from local wood shop

@cheviot62 25 күн бұрын

Great that your plan went wrong but ended up better. The sheep are as bad as ever at scrounging. I had a sandwhich nicked by one at Kinder Downfall in the 70s. Surprised they haven't learned how to cook!

@StuartThow 24 күн бұрын

Yeah it all worked out perfectly 😎 The sheep nicking your sandwich proper made me laugh...😂😂😂 They must be pretty brave sheep in the Peaks

@DavidWoods-of2ct 13 күн бұрын

I dont think their locals you hardly ever see anyone where you are 😮😊❤🎉😂

@StuartThow 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊😊

@GoneWildCamping892 25 күн бұрын

Hi Stuart, pizzas made on a ledge (inspirational). Ive got a Abisko lite 2 and really like it. Its low profile, so you can only really sit up where the sleep compartment meets the vestibule. But thats deliberate so it sheds the wind. Really robust tent in my opinion. If you enjoyed the Salamander Bivvy the lite 2 will feel like a palace. Loved the video and extra dinner guest's 👍

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊, I'm really trying to make an effort with my camp meals rather than just boil in the bag stuff. Tastes way better even though I'm a rubbish cook 😂 Hopefully I will get better though with practice! Good to know you like the Abisko, really really tempted with it, do you ever double pole it in winter?

@GoneWildCamping892 25 күн бұрын

@StuartThow It can be, but I don't go out in the harsher winter months anymore pal due to my asthma. I haven't double poled it, it seems to manage admirable when I've been in it. Being a tunnel tent I probably would think it a good idea if you got one and headed out in harsh winter conditions tho 👍

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

@@GoneWildCamping892 I think this one is currently winning for being my next tent 👍 Just need to decide on the colour oh and to save up enough money 😂

@lespickering5080 25 күн бұрын

First let me apologise for not commenting on your last vid but it was all tech about camping and I ain't got a clue what you were talking about but I liked it anyway...really enjoyed this one though...Brilliant but your dinner guests were very rude but funny...drone out again YEAH👍...so many campers up there...maybe they have all got a You Tube Channel...Congrats on 600 plus... Cheers Les🙂👍

@StuartThow 25 күн бұрын

Hahahaha yes they wouldn't let me eat in peace 😂 I was so pleased to actually be able to get the drone out though, thanks for the support Les ... its really appreciated. Hope you are well 👍

@lespickering5080 25 күн бұрын

@@StuartThow Fine thanks Stuart...Great to see you out and about.

@twiggyescapes 3 күн бұрын

Bet that was a Saturday night... Nice vid just found your channel... Going up kinder this Saturday might change plan. Subbed 👍😊

@StuartThow 3 күн бұрын

It was on a Friday night ... but during school holidays, never seen so many tents in one area. Thanks for the sub 😁Just noticed you also have a channel, will sub and have a watch tonight 👍

@twiggyescapes 2 күн бұрын

@@StuartThow Cheers for the sub too. Wow Fri is usually not too bad u fell unlucky there... Think I'm going to still go Saturday.. Its going to rain a bit... Only the hardcore will be there. ATB👍

@StuartThow 2 күн бұрын

Yeah you can't beat bad weather camping 😎

@andrewgreen7996 22 күн бұрын

Just started watching your videos mate great by the way that area in the peak District is Seal Stones I think I could be wrong tho lol me personally save your money and get a oex bobcat great one man tent plus if you get the ultralight one it's even lighter never let me down yet!!!!

@StuartThow 22 күн бұрын

The Bobcat is actually a tent I've wanted to try for a while, I really like the new OEX ultralight stuff too. Too many tents on my wish list 😂 Thanks for watching 😀

@TheWalkingKev 23 күн бұрын

Ended up being forced into finding a great pitch! Given how much you liked the bivi, it does make it a real bargain. I am tempted to use mine again at some point, but still have so many to use...

@StuartThow 23 күн бұрын

Yeah got really lucky finding that spot, it was definitely worth the effort of searching round.

@GAPTCHANNEL 21 күн бұрын

Hi Stuart... very nice hiking trail, the trail is clear, it looks like a very wide savanna and a place for sheep to graze, right...?, very good for camping or hiking, I like your videos Stuart...... nice to meet you, I'm Rudy from Indonesia...........

@StuartThow 21 күн бұрын

It's a fantastic place for hiking and camping , Thanks for watching Rudy 😊

@GAPTCHANNEL 21 күн бұрын

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@StuartThow 17 күн бұрын

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