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Dude talks about taking rubbish away with him, look at all the cameras he left behind!

Take an extra rubbish bag and take some of what others have left. I always keep a bin liner with me, in the car etc and if I see rubbish I collect it. I want to keep the environment clear and even though I’d rather it be taken away by the person who left it, I’m not going to leave it there just because it wasn’t me.

As someone who has been looking into trying wild camping, I really appreciate how clear-cut and understandable this video is. Great channel and message, my friend!

Errr... I think you left your camera behind at the end mate 😉

I'm so glad I discovered you. This is a calm, clear and concise beginner's guide. Feeling braver now!

You may doubt but you are blessed with a great talent A softly spoken voice that speaks the truth that would have a place of honour in anyone's last lament Perhaps I am only a old 1960s poet? But you are a young man who will be cherished by the one you love even in the chill of a autumn sunset 🥰

As an Australian always amazed seeing UK country side being so soft with grass ... we rarely get that but we also don't generally have to battle freezing conditions. great vid

Why is this so relaxing?

Great idea to try and educate, it’s shocking the mess some people are leaving at the mo. 👍

Great Video :) Concise and to the point which is exactly what I want to see on this subject. Your sleep matt looks awsome. I'll be looking into that! I love Alpkit stuff too. Thanks for posting product names and accurately demonstrating pack sizes (this is a huge concern for me as an ultralight motorcycle camper). Great vid. Liked.

I haven't camped for few years and before that, decades. Watching this video made me realized why camping is so satisfying. 1. Its a series of small victories of enjoying great inexpensive equipment that you proved to work. 2. Finding a place to camp that deeply fulfills what you need. 2. Leaving a place in most cases, better than you found it. All to ensures a successful time. It all works because you planed it that way. Thats why camping can be so great, you executed a simple plan. Its very satisfying, and there is reason why you do everthing.

Goodness me, when you open a video and are confronted with Butterly spill and Wesenden valley (where I've been exercising all my life). Made me smile, many thanks.

Thank you for the valuable message for the collective at the end, these are great tips!

This is possibly the most wholesome video I have ever watched. Subscribed!

I have had my first wild camping on 1st of January this year (2021), I never thought of doing it, but when then lockdowns kicked in, people began to get scared of meeting each other... I was looking for something I could do on my own, and lo behold, wild camping KZfaq channels began to pop up. At first these were American and Canadian channels but then I was wondering if its actually popular in the UK, and here I am I have found quite few of them, including yours. So when I did my first ever wild camping, I went to a nearby forest, did 3 hours scouting and I was shocked how much rubbish I found while searching for the best spot. There was even a half buried damaged tent, plastic and glass bottles, plastic containers, some plastic bags filled with something that I wasn't keen to open any of those, who knows what was inside and how long these plastic bags were there. I brought with me few rubbish bags to make sure I take the rubbish back with me, it is upsetting to see that people don't care to clean after themselves, making people think that all the "wild campers" are like that, shame on you.

Loved how clear and informative this video is, while I am trying to pick up the nerve to go out into the wild. No trace left behind- yes. Could you do one about the foods you make when backpacking ?

Perfect! well thought out with a clear message.... one that couldnt come at a better time!

Great message - thank you for posting.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Incredibly calming & packed full of information.

Excellent video! Thank you for highlighting wild camp lessons we should all abide by. True steps toward a better world! Best Wishes Always!!!

Nice! Great video and such a valuable message. I just HOPE that more people who camp not just wild campers, watch this and learn how to respect our precious environment

Awesome buddy .. well enjoyed.. cheers Chris & Sam

We pack quite similarly. Thank you for camping responsibly and encouraging others to do so!

As ex army, its cool to see many of the same techniques I used to use on exercise and tour.!

For groundcloth, i just bring a small 1x1,45m 210T (23,3D) polyester tarp i got for $5 on ebay. It weighs 95g, packs down to the size of a wallet, and is big enough to cover the main area im sitting or laying down on. Not as strong as regular ground cloths, but im careful about where i put up my tent anyway, and probably dont even need it. It can also be used as a "rain-skirt", quick shelter for rain/sun/wind, or "picknic blanket" for food and other stuff i dont want to get dirty. Pretty versatile for such a cheap and small thing :P

your sleeping set up actually looks so comfy!

This was really helpful. Thanks mate!

Agreed and thanks! This educate should be practiced worldwide by hikers and campers! Hello from Canada! I'm with you mate!

Good on you man. Really like what you said about 'collective' respect .

Awesome Video mate. If you make another one it would be awesome if you would also talk about going to the "toilet" in the outdoors. (staying away from water, digging a deep enough cat hole, and packing out toilet-paper if the local climate requires it) in more popular areas this starts to be a real problem, and a lot of newer backpackers are not aware of this.

Perfect. Well done! Good clear concise message.

Awesome video, and very necessary! More people need to see this. Really stoked to get camping again 🤙

Excellent video fella! I did my first wild camp back in September on Cadair Idris, Snowdonia. I've been spending majority of my life outdoors and in recent years doing landscape, astro and wildlife photography. But I made the decision this year to include some wild camping in those adventures, and honestly, I've never been happier! It's such an awesome thing to be able to do. Our pack seems to be quite similar, albeit mines likely heavier with the camera gear I carry about. But apart from that I think they're very similar indeed. Brilliant video mate, look forward to catching more in the future.

Really like the part you put on the litter, i hate litter so much I couldn't agree more with anything you said, happy hiking!

This has to be the best gear overview i have seen on youtube so far. Well done ! :)

Awesome video man, thank you!

I’ m surprised you didn’t talk about that great pack you have since you mentioned the other items. That pack is fantastic especially at such a great price.

good shout fella , got a ranger approach us last week, short chat and they were ok. they no who the idiots are,

thanks for this video i am looking to go wild camping for the 1st time soon and this has given me some good ideas where to start.

Very good tutorial, well presented. Definitely worth watching. Many thanks.

I'm planning my first wild camp very soon and this video has been genuinely very helpful. Many thanks!

Lovely well put together informative video. I'm now a seasoned veteran wild camper of 4 wild camps 😆 and I've found this really good

Great simple film, straightforward and clear

so relaxing! you inspired me to start again.. Cheers mate!

Love the foggy weather here, much much more than I'd love sun. Great video, thanks! Maybe someday I will finally get the courage to start camping this way

Brilliant, absolutely spot on. Subbed instantly.

Such a great video, so many good tips. Also appreciate the chill vibe 🤙

What a video. Absolutely phenomenal

Good stuff. Thanks for putting this out there.

Wonderful video. Thank-you.

excellent video! Very nice to watch and some really good advice.

Great message about taking your rubbish with you. Often overlooked part of camping advice

If everyone behaved like this landowners would welcome you on their property very well done.Leave no trace stay safe all the best.Tony

I put my deflated pillow inside my sleepingbag and then stuff both of them inside the sleepingbag stuffsack. That way it takes less time to pack/unpack, I save some space and I always have my pillow at hand when I unpack my sleepingbag.

Some great tips here mate and a top video. Really informative and straight to the point, subscribed.

A really great video that clearly sets a great example for responsible wild camping. Love all the set up too. Many thanks for making and sharing. ATB - Ben 👍

I'm not a wild camper but absolutely loved this video. Nice work!!

Very nice, responsibility and message off the charts good. Thank you. Kindness, Manners, Peace is part of OUR Restoration of new Earth.

cool video.i was nervous about trying wild camping but that was some great advice..thanks

What a great introduction to wild camping, well done a great video keep these coming, educational videos can only be a good thing.👍

I echo the comments on here 👏 Let's get this message out far & wide, along with #ileavenotrace . Excellent video 👍atb John.

Lovely video and well filmed, I hope your channel grows!

Very clear and up to the point, something most people appreciate very much. Thank you for sharing.

really happy to see my loved lanshan2 on the trail!!

Good stuff, well done 👍 more we push this message the better ATB Phil

What a chilled chap you come across as, great video really informative, I’m going to do my first year wild camping next year and I am definitely going to use some the tips you have given out. Just ordered my nature hike tent. And I am now leaning towards the oex 300 as opposed to the 400. And you have definitely made my mind up on the trekology mat and pillow 👍

Thanks for doing a video like this! I agree that people really need to camp responsibly. Here in the states, I'm finally able to start getting out again and it seems like I'm packing more of other people's trash than what I'm taking in! Loved the video, loved your spot, and keep up the good work. Cheers from across the pond!

The forest beckons us, fills our thoughts. You can't stay at home anymore! You literally rip your jacket and backpack off the rack. You go on a journey where there are no people, and nature is especially beautiful. The smell of last year's wet needles and leaves is carried by warm air, which permeates you with a strong stream. You cannot get enough of it. The forest accepts us as we are. We are his guests, not his hosts. And we are grateful to him. How can it be boring for someone in this world to look at a drawing of veins on a green leaf for several hours?

Great video mate. A big help 👍

Great vid and does exactly what it says on the tin, well done and tnx for taking the time to share. Be safe fella/

I really enjoyed the video Tom, I subbed simply because of this video and because you didn't ask me to, which I appreciate hugely:)

I'm deffo getting my camping gear out the loft and going wild camping.never done it before.

Love your no nonsense approach, a really clear video. Very well done. You come across chilled! Will look forward to the next video tom

Great video with a clear message. Good to see your gear too. I am about to do my second wild camp and love it.

Hi. New to your channel and just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to encourage and promote Leave No Trace principles. I don’t know if it’s just me but there seems to be a proliferation on KZfaq of people filming themselves walking and wild camping or whatever but only a few of them actually take the time and effort to talk about it. There are lots and lots of comments from people saying they’ve been inspired to go wild camping as a result of the videos they’ve just watched but I am torn: on the one hand it’s great that people are taking exercise, enjoying fresh air, doing something new etc but on the other hand I’m concerned that with ever greater numbers going to the same spots they see on the videos that the impact will be detrimental to us all in the long term. Inconsiderate parking, rubbish, fire pits leaving unsightly marks on the ground and the increase risk of wildfires, human excrement and tissue paper left everywhere, damage to property and the negative impact on the environment due to erosion of footpaths etc may see landowners, authorities etc press for greater restrictions and outright bans on the things we love to do. There is proposed legislation going through Home Office consultation at the moment to criminalise trespass which may incorporate wild campers although not the intended target of the proposed legislation. The COVID situation has encouraged the increase of “fly camping” which is totally not the same as responsible wild camping but the press and the general public seem to conflate the two adding fuel to the fire. So again I thank you for encouraging individual responsibility and making the effort to educate and inform.

Well spoken common sense. Well done.

Totally awesome, kiddos!!! Muy buen video!!!

Good video. I have been doing for many years exactly what you do. Thanks for sharing it with everybody, well done.

I've just had a really stressful morning and this was perfect for coming back down to earth. Cheers!

Well said, hopefully some people listen to you

Great little video. Thanks for the recommendations on kit, particularly the inflatable mat 👍

Nice video , to the point and minimal waffle , great info for a newbie wild camper like myself . Thank you .

Respect to you sir , you've earned yourself a sub from me and I tip my metaphorical cap to you x

It pains me to see my local forests and side roads littered. It’s become so much worse over the years and they even started removing campsites because people trash the place. I like going no less than about 25 miles into national forrest anytime I camp.

Great video, nice clear tips. Good luck out there.

Love it! Leave no trace is the best 👌 I hate seeing rubbish on a walk. Well done 👍

wow you use a towel to sometimes dry things that have gotten wet? thats revolutionary stuff

What Robert Stevens said.....albeit without his eloquence!

Very well put together and presented - thank you!

So glad this has blown up man! It's a great video

I usually put my wine in a plastic bottle as glass is heavy.

I've been looking for a better pad for sleeping. I've been using a Therm-a-Rest for years, but it's only 5 cm thick on a good day, and since I'm heavier than the average hiker, it's not been particularly comfortable. The Trekology one looks great, and price is far below what I was expecting to pay. Thanks!

Lovely music and you have a very gentle voice. Very calming .

Tbf this was perfect. Im thinking about starting to build some kit to start wild camping next year. Most of the other similar videos involve expensive branded kit and lots of unnecessary items. This video was clear, to the point and shows that expensive kit is only a personal choice not a necessity. A thumbs up from me 👍

I watch so many camping videos, but I never camp

Having a tent that is easy to put up and pack away can greatly improve camping/trekking experience. I'd recommend that anyone do their research and before buying a tent try putting it up in the shop to see how hard it is, especially important if you're a solo camper

Hi a very informative vlog, thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this. Regards Russ

Good to see another film from you Tom and spreading the word really effectively too. I like the look of that pitch. I think I know where it is and might give it a go sometime. ATB, Chris

You.cant discuss wild camping without dealing with calls of nature and the value of carrying a small trowel and a small ziplock bag of paper. Be prepared and don’t leave anything behind.