Stealth Wild Camping under a Tiny Tarp in the Rain 🌦️

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Published 2022-02-23
For this wild camp in the aftermath of storm Eunice, I gave my tiny tarp a try in the rain. At 1.5m x 2.8m and 260g (excl. pegs & lines) it’s a dinky lil thing, but hard to get enough coverage to keep the rain off entirely, unless you have it really low (very claustrophobic!)

I had a lovely break in the rain at bedtime when the sky cleared and I had a beautiful display of stars, the Big Dipper right over my camp and then watched the moon rise through the trees 🌝✨

See you next time for a luxury camp in crazy wind and rain (shocking I know), with my tent, tarp S, Bushbox and some delicious fire-cooked food 😍

Thanks so much for watching 😊 Much love, Claire 🌿🐻

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SHELTER
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Cheapy Camo Tarp for the ground 4ft x 6ft amzn.to/3ojiheC
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Carabiners

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Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max amzn.to/3uSjiLt
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SIT MAT
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GPS NAVIGATION / SOS SAFETY DEVICE
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COOKING
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TREKKING POLES
Fizan Compact 158g

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Wound Dressing & Small Bandage
Alcohol Wipes
Olbas Oil Inhaler
Tick removal tool

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Boots – Lowa Renegade GTX www.lowa.co.uk/shop/product-251-renegade-gtx-mid-w…
Waterproofs - Decathlon
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Lapasa Merino Wool Base Layers amzn.to/3qT5Oh8
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Down Booties - Sundick
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Down Trousers - Naturehike amzn.to/323IpBc

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Headtorch - Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 USB
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HEAT
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All Comments (21)
  • @WildBeare
    Hi Guys! What do you think the animal was? 🦊🦌I thought a deer at first but now I'm thinking it might have been a fox. And do you think the screeching noise later on was a female fox, or something else?
  • Always impressed at how Claire is so positive even in the grimmest conditions! Definitely had a chuckle at the drone 😅
  • @sgtg4600
    I love your outlook on life. 👍
  • I’ve always said that I never feel closer to nature than in the rain. I think it’s the absence of people and the raindrops on my tarp or face. Another lovely excursion!
  • @Tony-P489
    You won't go wrong with an Osprey rucksack Claire. They might be expensive but they're super comfy and really take the effort out of carrying heavy loads. Hope you get some sunshine on camp soon 👍🙂
  • @bluepants787
    What a lovely lady and a inspiration for more ladies getting out there.
  • You and your videos have never failed to leave me with a big smile on my face, and a very chill heart. Such a peaceful journey each time. ✌🏽
  • @whicks3
    Hi! I’m out in my backyard rain testing my new Coleman Skydome 4. 36 hours of rain, no leaks! I got this huge tent hoping my wife would try it. Last week I tested my new Lightfighter 1. It was dry of course. I almost forgot it was nylon, the sag in the wet reminded me!,
  • Cool video. That’s a great spot. I really like how Bilbo went insane for a moment there lol
  • @IntenseAngler
    Another stellar video Claire! It certainly looks like your tiny tarp did the trick and your stealth wild camp was successful and fun :) Your always upbeat attitude and obvious love for the great outdoors are truly an inspiration my friend! Cheers.... -John
  • @MTB_Rider_96
    You always seem to make the best of any weather situation. I've only hike-camped a couple times in Rocky Mountain Park in Colorado - all my other camping trips (about 100) have been on canoe river trips where we can carry lots of gear. Having to pack extremely light and efficient is a real challenge.
  • @SamwiseOutdoors
    Gosh, that is a tiny tarp! There's something special about tarp camping in the rain, it's like the right balance of being in the elements but also just sheltered enough. What a fun adventure, thank you for sharing it with us!
  • This is the first video of yours that I've watched, and the obvious joy you show at the simple things in nature is so inspiring. Well done!
  • @ksgonewild
    Aw lovely Claire, what a fab vid! Bilbo is very cute and very naughty, that proper made me laugh! 😂 perfect name for him too!! I so want you to have some nice weather! A tarp camp in lovely weather sounds much more appealing lol!! Thank you so much for my little cameo! 😂 love that you’ve got my sticker on your hip flask! Perfect place for it!! 😃 Can’t wait for your next adventure!! 💕
  • @oreilly1237878
    Their is nothing like lieing in your tent nice and dry and listening to the rain and wind.Really peacefull and at one with nature.Love your clever minimillistic attitude .
  • Hi Claire, you made it to New Jersey today with your adventures and videos! Thank you for sharing positive energy! Stay safe and I'm waiting for more. Cheers !
  • @BulldogBadger
    Nice little adventure Claire, inspiring me to leave the tent at home and get out with the tarp
  • I just found your channel and I’ve been binging it. I dig your chill attitude and how you are willing to share when you aren’t an expert. I also like how you get our by yourself so often. I wish my circumstances allowed me to do that (even though I much more of a social person). Keep it up! Cheers 🤙🏽
  • @utubeape
    If you want to further waterproof your dry bags or any bags get some white spirit and some ordinary clear silicone sealant from screwfix or somewhere, mix them about 50 / 50 and paint it on generously, hang up to dry for a couple of days. WIll be very water repellent. Dont panic about the initial change of colour, it will go back to the natural colour after drying