WILD CAMPING TIPS For Beginners UK - EVERYTHING You NEED To KNOW 2023

Is Wild Camping illegal? Where is it legal to wild camp in the UK? What is the number one rule of wild camping? Trev discusses and gives wild camping tips in this video.

The Comprehensive and definitive How To Start Wild Camping in the UK in 2022 - everything you need to know in one video as I discuss my Top 10 Wild Camping Hints and Tips for beginners and others.

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In this Wild Camping 101 video we will discuss and answer the following questions as well as taking a closer look at many other areas.
How to start Wild Camping.
What to take wild camping?
Does wild camping have to be expensive?
Is Wild camping illegal?
Is Wild Camping Safe?
How To Plan Your Wild Camping Trip
Which tent or shelter is best for wild camping?
How to be comfortable whilst wild camping.
What are the wild camping rules?
Where's the best places to wild camp?
What food should I take wild camping?
How Do you poo whilst wild camping?

If you think I have missed anything, or perhaps you do things slightly differently then please comment below and continue the discussion.


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00:00 - Intro: My Top 10 Wild Camping Tips
01:14 - How To Choose the right tent for wild camping?
04:33 - What To Pack when Wild Camping?
06:28 - Is Wild Camping Illegal? And what are the rules?
07:52 - Choosing a decent sleep system
09:50 - How to choose a wild camping location?
11:13 - How To Stay Safe when Wild Camping
13:06 - How To Consider the Weather whilst Wild Camping?
14:09 - How To Wild Camp responsibly
15:44 - What food and drink to take wild camping?
19:01 - What if I need a poo when wild camping?

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[MrMcLean]

As a Scot I have to correct what you said. Wild camping in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is allowed. However there is a managed area in the lower half of the Loch that you need to pay a permit for but only during peak season. All winter wild camping is allowed.

[kanehardy]

we are born here and we should be able to camp anywhere and enjoy this beautiful place I hate the fact there’s rules on people not being able to enjoy the beautiful outdoor spaces

[sahhull]

My top tip for a noobie who has never camped....

Your back garden is a great and safe testing ground.
Do an over night in the garden.
Do a weekend camp in the garden.
If they go great and you dont need to go into the house for anything.
Try somewhere close to home for an over night.

[AirbornePirates]

As a serving Firefighter being considerate with fires would be appreciated, when they get out of hand it really stretches our resources and most our injuries in UKFRS are due to terrain, slips and falls. Cracking video, helping lots of new wild campers Trev 👌

[mktleoc]

i live in uk full time in tent, my who, e gear is from mountain warehouse and it cost 400£, i work 3 nights in tesco to fund my life, im familly friend less human.

[TheTerryMarsh]

A few thoughts:
1. Make sure you do not set fire to your tent! Keep stoves well away from anything that might catch light.
2. Learn how to use a knife safely. Take note of the strict knife laws in the UK.
3. Have layers of clothing that you can put on or take off, according to the weather.
4. Test everything by camping overnight locally, before going on a long-distance adventure.
5. If backpacking, you will be very glad to keep the total weight of everything you carry under 10kg.

[prospector]

In Canada, where I camp mostly in boreal forest, hammock is my preferred choice. As an older guy (pushing 60) I sleep better off the ground. It also avoids the search for a flat, clear spot. I sometimes use a tent when conditions call for it, but my hammock sleep system weighs only 6 oz more than my tent and sleep system. As a canoeist, the weight is negligible and comfort takes priority. Nice to see your perspectives from England given your different environment. Cheers.

[ChloeRoseHarrison]

I only did my first wild camp a few weeks ago, so I am extremely new to the game. So this was an absolute gold mine of information, thank you so much for taking the time to put this together!

[AnthonyTobyEllenor-pijq]

Get a tent with a built in groundsheet and a separate tarp, that helps avoid condesnsation also get a drab colour that does not stand out, camo is ideal ! Always take extra strong rigging with you in case of high winds and spare tent pegs too. Learn how to set the tent up on your lawn before going into the great outdoors.

[PaulMessner]

Really enjoyed this Trev. Some great tips and well presented as usual. 👍🏻

[KirstenBayes]

Worth saying that Mountain Rescue are accessed via the Police from a 999 call.

[MattGriffiths]

What a video. Absolutely amazing tips, and I think you covered everything exactly as I would have, with very similar opinions.
Some differences/additions:
If you're not filtering, a couple of paper coffee filters will help remove any tiny debris from water before you purify it. I keep 4 of these and some Lifesystems Chlorine Dioxide tablets as an emergency backup should my filter fail.
Wet Wipes: We should all be getting something similar to "Andrex Classic Clean Washlets" - They're wet tissues, fully biodegradable, flushable, and all round better. I'm in the "take it away with you" camp when it comes to paper and wet wipes (even these) but agree that standard tissue paper, if buried properly, will pose very few issues.
Litter: I carry a spare rubbish bag (normally recycled packaging from something I've bought) and a foldable litter picker with me when I'm able to on hikes and camps. Collect any little bits on the way as a mini "thanks" to the area for housing me for a night. It's also got me a free-pass a couple of times in the past when seen by a ranger and a farmer, both times they obviously decided I was "the right type" after they saw me doing that and permitted me to carry on.

[mtssman]

For safety It is always better knowing exactly which grid you are in on OS map, this is not only the most useful for mountain rescue but also an essential map-reading skill to possess. As to wild camping, I would suggest do it in your own (or friend's) garden with some borrowed gear. This would be the safest, most economical, and almost risk-free way to gain some experience. Well, come to think about it, maybe leave the poo bit out no matter whose garden you find yourself in. 😆

[scorpiokitty]

My top tips: Bring mosquito oil. Bring ear plugs. Bring two fire sources, ex matches and a lighter. Bring chocolate. Bring rum. 😁🇧🇻

[simonward]

My top tip when choosing a tent is the kneel and pee position, I don't like to get out of tent especially in cold weather so I carry a pee bottle. Also helps if trying to pee in windy weather! All my tents must have this if possible. Good video useful for first timers.

[CWolves]

4:37 Had a big problem with this. My friend brought way too much food instead of water.Water is always more important and it made it unnecessarily difficult.

[tararuaman]

Nice video, I have experimented with toilet paper on how long it takes to breakdown. Here in NZ I have used it to mark a track in the forest, one sheet at a time, rolled up and put into the crook of a branch ( don't forget we have dense under growth here) and it has taken over a year to break down. also if you dig a hole keep it less then 30cm. The bacteria that breaks body waste down is within that 30cm layer. Cheers from NZ

[steveharrison]

Use OS locate rather than what three words. Its gives your OS 6 digit grid reference number no signal needed its free and mountain rescue will thank you for it. Some good tips though.

[simongee]

Definitely agree ref tent sizing. Always get a 'one person more' than will be using the tent. The extra room is very useful.

[niksgee]

You have come so far. remember your early days.... I would chuckle how much harder you made it for yourself, but was interesting to watch the journey, am sure others learned from you too.