I’m spending 3 days in the wild backpacking in the UK. I’ve chosen the Lake District as my wild camping destination. The plan is to do some serious hiking taking in many of the Wainwright Fells in the glorious lake district national park. I’m solo wild camping so I’ve got all my wild camping gear with me as I need to be totally self-sufficient. Backpacking for 3 days won’t be easily especially as I’ll be camping in the rain and wind.
I’m using the Tarptent Scarp 1 as my backpacking tent. It’s a 4 season tent that can withstand all sorts of conditions including wild camping in heavy rain and strong winds.
My wild camp spot was Angle Tarn at 479 metres above sea level. This is a very popular wild camping spot, especially in summer. Is an absolutely stunning solo camping spot.
The Wainwrights in Part 1 include:
Stony Cove Pike
Thornthwaite Crag
High Street
The Knott
Rest Dodd
These are part of the Far Eastern Fells in the Lake District.
Part of hiking the Wainwright Fells is to show you what you can achieve when out backpacking. Hiking with a heavy backpack bag isn’t easy but it can be done with a little perseverance and determination.
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Thanks, Andy.
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What an amazing video. Packed full of content. This is something I’m looking to do in the future. Hopefully with better weather. Helped me with info and ideas. Keep up the good work. All the best!
what date was you camping at angletarn? pretty sure them 3 camping near you was me, my brother and mate haha. we was there 08/10/22
That opening scene brings back memories from 1949-50 for me. We spent 14 days motorcycle and sidecar camping in the lakes, It rained 9 out of 14 but great memories. the old pub is still there. Thanks from a Londoner now living in the USA.
great video! im looking to get a scarp 1 also – what length of reflective guylines did you get with it?
Loving the 'full length' use-all-my-camping-gear format
Great video. Really enjoy watching your videos – full of information! Look forward to getting away to the South Downs at the end of the month!! 😁
Hi, great video. Does the % rain mean chance of rain or % of the area that may get rain?
Keep up the good work 🤙🏻👌🏻
New sub from me buddy. Love to watch the multi day adventures, as you said it’s easy to head out just for the night with the safety of your vehicle not so far away. I think you said 16kg!!! Jesus that must have been back breaking. I think I was about 8kg for four day’s three nights 56 miles over the Cambrians. Trekking poles are a necessity when doing any kind of distance hikes for me especially descending, life savers. You camped at some stunning locations and put up with some brutal weather conditions. Look forward to your next adventure. ATB Lee Black Mountain Adventures 🙌
Great route that Andy. The blast up to thornthwaite crag is a belter 😂
Looking forward to the next part 😌
Adge.
To much talking head. If you do need to show your face use small in frame shot. See Hiker Sheep and Bobo.
Another wonderful adventure. Looks great out there. Lake District must be an amazing area for hiking. Nice one.
Top video man honestly but as I am new to this why so many dry bags?
Why not just get a waterproof backpack?
Or is it maybe just an organisation thing?
Too much clothes. Merino will give you a few days before being too mankey. One extra jocks and socks ontop of your day clothes should be it I think.
Some serious wind! Great video
Humandi to you too, whatever it means.
Great video
EXCELLENT ADVENTURE 👍 Eccles Cakes good 😋 But Rich Fruit Cake better ❤
Well done G
Great video keeping it real loved it 👍
Great video Andy! Few questions about the Scarp 1 (I’m thinking of getting one): does it come with that little yellow bungee cord loop that the crossing poles go through at the top of the tent? Also, what length guy lines did you use for the sides of the tent? I know the standard Scarp 1 doesn’t include them. Thanks!
I am not sure how much I can actually carry as I haven’t done wild camping before and would like to though.what would you advise?
Do you have a chest holder for your camera? Then we could see you doing the walk rather than you telling us
I’ve just received my Big Agnes Rapid SL reg/wide sleep mat for my next wild camp adventure. Excellent stuff Andy really enjoyed watching .
Great video. Nature can be quite challenging up on the Cumbrian fells, but if you take it on, it rewards you mentally with a lot of wholesome food for the future.
Even terrible conditions are refreshing.
R U Sure U never left any of the main names left out.
Enjoyed that. Thanks for putting yourself through it for us
Nice one Andy what a great adventure.
Can’t wait for you next instalment.
What base layers do you use ?
I was looking at Rab ones look great but lots of money.
Do you think it worth investing in quality base layers ?
Atb Graham
Awesome mate really enjoyed this take care
What a great and beautiful video.I enjoyed it very much. Wonderful adventure. Have a great sunday
This looks gorgeous, outstanding wilderness! Simply enjoyable content my friend!
What was your packweight andy?
This is awesome, I was wondering how much water to take on a two day solo, no water sources nearby either,?
Those were pretty severe conditions Andy, great to see what you carry also food always tastes better cooked on a gas stove in a remote area doesn't it, thnx for a brilliant video mate 👍
Hi do you use the water filtration for all your water ? Or do you take some with you ? Also what do you do for lunches for please . Cheers
I clicked like 40 seconds in – love it dude.