Now I can see how you lost your pot.. 😮 Cracking little tent. Mine would never survive those conditions. Thanks Joss
@jossthomas123456 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy yeah it was quite a night! Thank you for watching, atb Joss
@michaeltownshend4503 Жыл бұрын
Exciting one Joss and thanks for sharing your kit contents
@jossthomas123456 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@outdooradventure45904 жыл бұрын
nice little video... deffo need to have a wonder and wildcamp around Snowdonia... looks amazing 👍
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE theres a lifetime of adventures there! Thanks for watching, Joss
@freetrueandjust4 жыл бұрын
That looked a great wild camp, such pleasing images, just watching the water bottle being filled from natural water was therapeutic in itself to watch. With the winds getting stronger and pegs coming out all the time, I think you made the right decision to get out of risky situation, you never know how strong those winds are going to get, before the tent goes airborne! A while back me and the Mrs had an exciting experience at Llyn Gwynnant. A calm fun day turned into a frightening storm. Towards 9pm, trees were swaying violently above our tent, with tent pegs coming out every few minutes. We became concerned that some youths camping nearby were oblivious to the potential danger falling trees. We assisted him to get these youths to safety in an old barn nearby whilst other campers started leaving the site in droves, abandoning their tents. We got back to the car and parked well away from the tree line. Always appreciate your films..Thanks Joss!
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks both, that sounds an epic trip too👍glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks again for your support! Atb Joss
@wildcamping15024 жыл бұрын
A Proper four season tent you have there Joss but I think you made the right choice to pack up and head back down, I am waiting for the weather to improve so I can get myself back out as I am not geared up for winter camping and not Experienced enough, Exiting stuff to watch, Stay Safe, Les.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Les I think so. Thank you for watching my friend, much appreciated👍 atb Joss
@JimHolden4 жыл бұрын
Oh man that brings back memories. As you know i was up there twice this time last year, first camp on the summit not a breath of wind all night so thought "what a peaceful range the Carneddau is, but my second trip was as windy as hell. It was the noise that kept me awake. Just had to sit it out..way too far from my van pitching on the flanks of Clogwyn. Beautifully filmed mate, never tire of them views, seriously moody and bleak. Cheers Joss.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jim! Yeah the noise can be incredible, early on I was sheltered but I could hear the wind going over the mountain and it sounded like a Jumbo Jet flying over. Like camping at the airport😀 I’ll be back in better weather👍 atb Joss
@VickyAnnJones4 жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks for sharing, what we would all give for a day in the mountains now! Take care, Vicky 😁
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Hiya Vicky, you aren’t wrong there! I really hope we’ll be in those hills before the summer ends... but it feels like it may not happen.. fingers crossed. Hope that you and your family are keeping well, Joss
@jianxiong693 жыл бұрын
Awww, that looks cold and damp...A few suggestions for quick energy boost: use dark brown sugar instead of white sugar for your tea; pack up some walnuts and dates to eat as snacks (you don't have to stop and cook these when you are hiking).
@JJ_OUTDOORS4 жыл бұрын
Bit of an epic trip out that one my friend, as we all know it pays due diligence to keep checking the weather report which you did, the weather is unpredictable as you well know and I think you did the right thing packing up and leaving when you did..no point in staying there awake getting more tired and possible tent damage happening , and needing to be more careful heading down...good choice on the expedition food beef and potatoe hotpot it's a favourite of mine ..thanks for sharing atb jj
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
northhertsbushcrafter jj you hit the nail on the head there mate.. there would have been no point sitting up all night, waiting for sunrise at 8am so I think it was the right call. Yeah they make some tasty meals, the Chicken Korma is also a favourite👍Thanks for watching my friend, atb Joss
@WyeExplorer4 жыл бұрын
Your tent almost sailed across the lake Joss. With a brew and some scoff you were nicely prepped for a blowy one down though. There's always a first time for something. Good going. Mark
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
You’re right there Mark. I could have stuck it out... I think.. but wouldn’t have had any sleep👍 thanks for watching and the support as always my friend. Joss
@WyeExplorer4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 A good choice I reckon Joss - there are no heroes unless you wanna be one. A pleasure to watch.
@daveoutdoorsscotland28544 жыл бұрын
Wild weather Joss. The wind is always the toughest of the elements to deal with. Great vid.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Dave Outdoors Scotland your right there Dave. Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. We are lacking snow here at the moment. Im still hoping for some soon. Joss
@upursanctum4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 ask and u shall recieve. Snowed today :) hope u get a chance to go out in it and possibly a video?
@donnadavies46304 жыл бұрын
Wow so cool xx thanks x
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Donna Davies lol thank you! Much appreciated!
@SummitOrNothing4 жыл бұрын
Great video Joss, and yea, I think you made a good call to pack up and clear off. All the best buddy!
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Summit Or Nothing thanks Trev, it had to be done! Hope you are keeping well! Atb Joss
@WildCampingWelshman4 жыл бұрын
Glad you got back down ok mate, it wouldn't have been an easy trek in the dark. I'll miss your sea to summit kettle, it was good to see it one last time. The mountain will be there for another day 👍🏻
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jiffy, I took my time and went carefully. Haha the kettle will be sorely missed.. I shall have to find another! Atb Joss
@mrglamper36684 жыл бұрын
Alright joss watched all of your videos, really enjoyed all of them, you've inspired me to go wild camping, egwlyseg, an llyn idwal! I've got the bug now🙏 I'm just learning the technical KZfaq parts now👍 happy camping, mr glamper Wrexham
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
mr glamper nice one buddy, thats the kind of comment I like to hear! Hope you get some good camps, you certainly started with some good ones, atb Joss
@AlanMETALMAN4 жыл бұрын
I have only even been to Snowdonia once when we climbed Snowdon and the weather was pants, so not the best of stays but I would love to go back and see the real beauty of the area. Shame you got the same weather as I remember and I thought you were going to get a lost tent when setting up. Awkward decision to make about walking off in the dark but as you got down in one piece, looks like it was the right one. As a renowned 'fair weather' camper, you just reinforced my belief to only go out in dry, warm and wind free nights lol. Good on you for giving it a go and getting out mind, cheers Alan
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Alan METALMAN - Outdoors thanks Alan. The weather has been awful lately. Not a proper winter at all! Quite unusual really- looking forward to nice mild weather too! Atb Joss
@BorderRambler4 жыл бұрын
Even though the weather wasn't at its best , its always good to be out in the hills . Made the right call getting down before it got too bad . Just wish I could get out but waiting for chest infection to clear up arghhhh atb Dave
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Border Rambler thanks Dave, yeah sometimes we just have to get out! Hope you can do soon mate, hope it clears up quick. Atb Joss
@carltaylor39244 жыл бұрын
We went there Christmas eve,we bailed. it turned wicked!cheers!
@billyslittlebigadventurech90504 жыл бұрын
Its a pity that the area you where camping in, didn't give you better shelter from the wind. That lake is crying out for a wild swim in summer mate. Love it 😁❤. Catch you soon
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Billy`s Little BIG adventure channel thanks mate I was hoping it would too, but wasnt so lucky. Yeah it would make a great awim spot👍 atb mate, Joss
@AndyMorfett4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Joss. I know you said you wanted to test the scarp in the wind but it’s such a shame it turned so badly. Still a wise decision to call it and that you got off the mountain ok. Gutted you lost your kettle too! ATB Andy
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Got To Get Outdoors thanks mate, yeah it was quite a change in the forecast but the tent fared well, so I was pleased with that. The extra guy points were all intact, just a shame about the one peg getting lifted. I would pack the crossing poles next time as it makes it into a freestanding tent and no doubt it would have handled it better. Atb Joss
@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks4 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate, love a bit of chop! That tent seems very capable. Atb. Hardy
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Whats Chop? Is that something similar to the Hot Pot? Thanks the tent did well under the circumstances but I should have packed the extra poles really👍
@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks4 жыл бұрын
Lol. You probably got chop after eating the meal. Wind.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Hardy Tempest’s Wild Camps and Walks. Aaah..indeed! Thanks for watching buddy👍
@INTENTONADVENTURE3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Joss, will be there 1st of October looking forward to it. I live in London now but was brought up in Bethesda as a child. So know the area well
@jossthomas1234563 жыл бұрын
Lance Into Wild Camping nice one thanks Lance👍
@anthonypayne14 жыл бұрын
Mean, moody and magnificent! The landscape wasn’t bad either! Lol! Seriously Joss, some really atmospheric footage you captured there. A good point made about carrying water, I always look for somewhere along the way or I know there will be water at my chosen pitch. I’ve had those biscuits too they really are quite tasty and filling. Glad you made it safely off the fell, did look a little windy towards the end. ATB mate 👍👍👍
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Anthony! I wasnt in the best if moods after 3am! It was what I call a ‘character building’ experience😀 thanks for watching, as always and happy new year too! Atb Joss
@Explorcation4 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it down ok. You capture some gloomy yet very beautiful footage of the area. We hope to make it to Snowdonia some day.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and hope you make it over sometime! Atb Joss
@Explorcation4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 thanks we hope so too.
@NorthwalesBushcrafters4 жыл бұрын
Well done matey 👍 good call I’m getting off, Oh I dream of a lie in till 5.30 😂😂
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, ah yes I bet you do! Ive always been a night owl normally😂 Catch you soon buddy atb Joss
@LayilaFaon4 жыл бұрын
this kind of landscape is awesome sth good for our souls
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Layila Faon you are absolutely right, thanks for watching and commenting- Joss
@007vauxhall4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Joss, glad you got through it ok...the weather as you know can change in an instant up there....great video :-)
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
007vauxhall thanks Paul it was an experience! I still love the place and I’ll soon be back👍 thanks for watching, atb Joss
@AshOutdoorsUK4 жыл бұрын
Wow man, that looked proper bad mate!! Glad you got out safely 😅 it’s a shame, looked a brilliant spot by the lake! 👍🏼
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mate I was glad to get to bed when I got home😂 I will be back there as its a grand spot👍 thanks for watching, much appreciated atb Joss
@AshOutdoorsUK4 жыл бұрын
Joss look forward to seeing it in better weather 😂👍🏼 no probs mate, all the best
@JRPOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Spot on camp there Joss, always smiling! Hard to get all the footage you want when its shorter days and poor weather but this was still decent! Look forward to the next. Cheers, John
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. The drizzle kept making the camera wet but I was glad to get enough footage to put something together. Thanks for watching mate👍 atb Joss
@robrot54604 жыл бұрын
Beautiful camp. To bad the weather turned.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Rob Rot youre right there! Thanks for watching👍
@MiasDroneAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Interesting video - I bet it will be a camp that you dont forget ;) - Glad you got back ok!
@MichaelEllisWales4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a camp on the summit of Pen yr Ole Wen a couple of years ago. Lovely sunny summers day but late at night, an unexpected gale blew in. It was the only time while wildcamping that I thought I (+ tent) was going to be blown off the mountain!.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Same here- it was a rather unique night! Thanks for watching, atb Joss
@MontyOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
There's something about all that grey and cloud that added to the experience. Like a ghoulish atmosphere. Absolutely stunning. Also looks like an epic spot to swim in. I hope there is more content in future and will fire a sub across. ATB, Monty.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Monty Outdoors thanks, much appreciated. We had months of rain and then lockdown happened, I will be raring to go once I can get back into the hills! Thanks for watching and commenting, atb Joss
@MontyOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 I love camping when it rains. So therapeutic. Can't wait to swim in the tarns of Wales. Stay safe mate.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Monty Outdoors thanks buddy will also check out your channel, looks good. If you havent already- feel free to join my FB group called Great Outdoors TV- feel free to post your videos there to get some visibility👍
@MontyOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 I'll casually contribute and post my videos there, thanks. I've sent a request - Adrian Montgomery.
@RickTOutdoorAdventure19694 жыл бұрын
Nice one Joss. Bet you were ready to climb into your pit for some shuteye that night after two early ones n not a lot of kip 🙂. Fantastic location up there, shame the wind came in so strong . Makes you feel alive though doesn't it. Love being up in the mountains at night when it's like that 🙂. Cheers Joss, have a great weekend, Rick 👍
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
RickT Outdoor Adventure thanks mate you aren’t wrong there! And it definitely makes you feel alive. Thanks for watching buddy. Atb Joss
@BurtonOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Quality imagery as always Joss, beautiful colours. Love that tent too. Windy as F, shame you had to leave so early, I hope you find your kettle! Lee
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Burton Outdoors thanks buddy, I think the kettle is somewhere in the Irish sea by now, flown away😂 atb Joss
@BurtonOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 ☹ Message in a kettle... Yeah... sing it with me... "A year has passed since I wrote my note".... "Message in a kettle" 😁
That was a bit of an adventure Joss and I think a wise decision to bale out with your tent intact. Well done! Looked a lovely spot to camp in better weather. Regards Keith
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was a great spot and I will soon be back there! Thanks for watching and commenting, atb Joss
@INTENTONADVENTURE3 жыл бұрын
I was in the same position in pen y fan the last week on top of the Mountain did a runner in the end in my Hilleberg akto
@Yukymix14 жыл бұрын
105 like wooow so beautiful and peaceful 😫😫💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌👌
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Yuky Channel 1 thank you
@LundysWildcampBushcraft4 жыл бұрын
Stunning location joss can't wait for the light nights to come back so we can enjoy the surroundings when out glad you managed to get down safe is this the camp you lost the sea to summit pot atvb jimmy 😎😎
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Lundy's Wildcamp/Bushcraft thanks my mate, your right there. Yes unfortunately lost the kettle that I loved.. Im still getting over it, 😂atb Joss
@AGirlGoneWild4 жыл бұрын
Hi Joss I know the feeling myself and Mick have been out in snowdonia since Saturday...was up on Tryfan during storm Brendan around 70 miles hour winds...we are still out here until fri or Sat wish us luck lol stay safe atb Ana
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
A Girl Gone Wild ah great, hope you get some better weather- it looks to be getting better for the weekend! Atb Joss
@WyeExplorer4 жыл бұрын
Good going Ana.
@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor51374 жыл бұрын
There goes that relaxing night on the mountain! Glad to see you were able to walk off safely, you’ve cracked it if you can do that.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Wasdale Man Exploring Outdoors thanks buddy I was glad to get home to bed! Thank you for watching, atb Joss👍
@outdoorslifestyle29004 жыл бұрын
Cracking vid mate and so similar to my experiences as recently I've been out however not made vids due to extremely bad weather. Also my pegs have been pulled out quite a bit too so I've reverted back to deltas to ensure im secure to the ground. In the summer I'm going to head down Wales so I'll drop you a msg and hopefully meet up. Anyways thanks for sharing hope all is well. Steve
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Outdoors Lifestyle thanks for watching Steve, you just reminded me that Im need to get hold of some Deltas. Would be great to have you come down to Snowdonia mate- keep in touch, atb Joss
@SamOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video mate dont think I would of stayed tbh glad you got back safely 👍👍 the beginning defo reminds me of the never ending story lol
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam yes it is a land of dragons after all!
@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting4 жыл бұрын
Oh the wind has been terrible we were Near Abergele Betwsi ye Ros Sunday morning at 7am luckily it turned out to be a nice day. P.S put some brown sauce satchets in your tub :)
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jackie! Hope you are keeping well👍
@handyoutdoors29384 жыл бұрын
Grate vid bud I can relate getting up early with the kids going camping is the only time I get a lie in thanks for sharing atb Dafydd
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Handy outdoors lol me too, I was gutted not to get a lie in! Atb buddy Joss
@brookestraveltime45334 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, the weather looks exactly as it was when I was doing the horseshoe. I need to get a lightweight tent and start doing some 2 day stuff (if I can get away from the family for long enough). I have hit the red button to support your channel. Paul.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
WhoDaresAdventures many thanks Paul, much appreciated. Havent made a video for a while but will be back to regular film making very soon👍
@GrasshopperOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
I would say that was a success an one to remember, good job atb
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks- I wont forget that trip😀 all the best, Joss
@UneasyRider4 жыл бұрын
Hey Joss. Just moved to Shropshire. Been here a year. Love getting out and wondered if I could tag along on a wild camp. Would love to do Moel Siabod. Great channel pal. Take it easy
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Uneasy Rider yes mate, will check out your channel and maybe we can sort something after lockdown👍
@UneasyRider4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 sorry Joss...one more thing....what camera gear do you take with you. Did you use a DSLR for the night sky and tent shots?
@HikingWithMartin4 жыл бұрын
ahhhh man, that was good, i think you should have stayed though, i was out tuesday night this week and was forcast 50mph, the akto was bending all over the place, i took some video of it I think it went to more than 50mph in the gusts because i could barely stand. I think these tents like the scarp 1 are designed so you can stay out in this weather. You should get some delta pegs, they are big and awkward but not heavy but they dont budge then you can stay out in this weather. I think these tents are designed to flap about to disperse the energy rather than stay still and become a sail. My tent was bending like mental but was fine and i was warm and dry inside. This was fun though but i dont envy you walking down in the dark i bet you had a few difficult moments doing that. sorry long reply, great video.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Martin Castein Landscapes thanks mate, the tent was great apart from one peg in soft ground.. some Delta Pegs are on order although I should have taken the tents extra poles with me.. that would have resolved the issue. By the time I packed up the gusting was so bad I was instinctively grabbing the top pole and I couldnt have kept that up all night! All the best mate, Joss
@HikingWithMartin4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 the cross over poles would have been ideal, its hard to sleep when the tent is thrashing about and hitting you on the face all the time haha
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Martin Castein Landscapes exactly- I was glad to get home to bed! Thanks mate
@alanhunter20514 жыл бұрын
Yellow delta pegs on ebay. Best peg you will ever need. Won't leave home without them
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, will get some👍
@GazianoOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
really atmospheric with the Misty scenery, looked very windy, I had a similar windy camp myself were the pegs got lifted out just before Christmas, it can get a bit worrying when it's that windy, hope you have a great year mate, all the best 👍
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Gaziano Outdoors thanks my friend, it was a wild one! Ab Joss
@ArtSunYouTube4 жыл бұрын
Great channel, Like your positive lifestyle. Here new friend 🤝❣
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Thank you👍
@upursanctum4 жыл бұрын
I've got some friends coming from other countries and I'd like to show off the beauty of North Wales. Could you recommend the best wild camp locations
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Welshy you cant go far wrong in any of the higher Cwms above Ogwen Valley, Cwm Idwal is off limits at the request of the park Authority but there are loads of opportunities. If you check out my ‘Snowdonia’ playlist you might get some more inspiration. Atb Joss
@allthebeesaredead1884 жыл бұрын
Great video, I hike but that's about it. What would have happened if you'd made the decision to stay?
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
All The Bees Are Dead If I stayed I would have been awake all night, holding onto the tent poles in the gusts, possibly with the torch battery running down sooner or later and definitely no sleep!
@allthebeesaredead1884 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 Thanks for that, I hope it didn't seem like a stupid question. I'm thinking of trying wild camping this year and I just wondered about the options you faced.
@blackdogwildtrails31234 жыл бұрын
Well done Joss but I've got to admit, I'd rather have my nuts nailed to a chair than wildcamp in winter in gales and rain. Especially as you're stuck in a tent in the dark from about half four. I'll admit to being a fair weather camper. Its got to be enjoyable for me. Not a survival mission! Last time I was up there I was climbing on Craig Lloer which you won't have seen in the clag. Did you ever climb there when you were climbing? Kirkus Route is a great three star HVS up there.
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Black Dog Vantrails thanks.. I was thinking ‘what am I doing here?’ at one stage but foul weather is always a ‘character building’ experience😀 No I never climbed Kirkus Route, I heard that it was good, must have been a terrific first ascent in its day, a chimney on it if I recall? The only route Ive climbed there is Broad Gully as a winter climb. A long steep plod! All the best, Joss
@ianthomas19594 жыл бұрын
Hi Joss....any recommendation's on a Go Pro? I've just been made redundant from work so cant afford an all dancing all singing one...….has to be reasonably priced...….many thanks in advance......Ian
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
Ian Thomas hi mate I dont have a Go Pro. I had one for a while but didnt make any videos with it. If you want a cheaper one have a look at the older models (Hero 3 or 4) or look at the SJ Cam 4000 which gets good reviews for value👍
@hazzardoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
What do you use to film buddy..?
@jossthomas1234564 жыл бұрын
hazzard outdoors this is the first vid that I used a Canon M3 camera, bought second hand, as a new vlogging camera. Shots inside the tent are iphone👍
@hazzardoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@jossthomas123456 I see. Still only have my phone but keep thinking of a dslr
@homeiswhereourheartis4 жыл бұрын
Hi Saw you over on Burton Outdoors 😀 just joined your channel check us out too ✌🏻