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In this video our guest presenter Rob Johnson MIC talks about all things wild camping. From location, what to pack and what to look out for when wild camping. To browse our full range of outdoor clothing, footwear and camping equipment, visit http://www.simplyhike.co.uk For more useful product videos and outdoor guides to help you decide, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/simplyhike

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Just imagine these two in a tent eh!

U talk too much ignorance

Some rules are meant to be broken. Just don't be a tw@ when you do.

I guess when you do an instructional video for someone else, you have to do things by the book. Disappointing to read in the comments how many people are put off by his comments. I know the laws are different in England and Scotland and other parts of the world. I've been wild camping in Scotland for over thirty years, within reason you can camp where you like for as long as you like. I respect people's property and livelihoods and I pride myself in leaving no trace of having camped anywhere. The few times over the years when I've felt it prudent to seek permission has often resulted in cups of coffee, free food, useful local knowledge re routes and wildlife, including a "tame" stag and even lifts up remote glens.
Don't let this video put you off, wild camping should be fun and spontaneous, my campsites are usually chosen for the view or because I'm knackered. Just make sure you respect the land and the people who live and work on it.

lol them rules

Lots of rules .... Not much freedom

Great video, but why is titanium heard to clean. I use a wire pad with no issues. Atb.

RIGHT READ SOME OF THE COMMENTS. LET'S GET ONE THING CLEAR I'M ONLY 16 I KNOW HOW TO CAMP WILD CAMPING MEANS AWAY FROM CAMPSITES/CIVILISATION LIKE HE SAID DON'T LEAVE ANY THING BEHIND SO NO FIRES I'M 16 AND HAVE THE MILLION DOLLAR IDEARS THAT I HAVE USED MANY TIMES STEP.1 BUY COMPACT SHOVEL/SPADE STEP.2 DIG HOLE STEP.3 HAVE FIRE IN HOLE STEP.4 PUT DIRT THAT WAS REMOVER FROM HOLE BACK IN HOLE WITH GRASS FACING TO WARDS THE SKYE . AND I RIGHT WITH THE KINDNESS OF REMARKS YOUR WELCOME MAN KIND...

Set up camp when its dark? I think dusk/last light is more than ok.. and a bit safer and wiser. Packing up early just after first light is also ok. Neither should effect other mountain users enjoyment.

to be fair we have some magnificent and breathtaking scenery in england .
I suppouse there's always gonna be a blanket rule because there are many ass holes that leave the country side like the shit hole homes they come from!
and expect others to clean up the crap they leave behind .
I suppose when you have 1000s of miles of wilderness like in the US it's impossible to control who comes or goes.
but on this small wet green lush little gem we have I suppose we need a few rules
we got something worth keeping nice .
I agree this guy is poor at pitching a tent

Whats the point in setting up in the dark if you're dressed like an Oompa Loompa tourist during the day?

That tent is terrible.

No campfire? Not what I'd call wild camping 'fraid. Can still leave no trace and enjoy a fire.

The laws in the UK regarding wild camping are pathetic

That sucks you can't do anything in the uk. So scared of everything.

i would have put the tent closer to the dam wall

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Considering he was 'sheltering' behind an old dam wall that tent looked flimsy to me.

If you are not traveling tens of miles on foot over thousands of vert feet, car camping from jeep trails out of a lifted 4x4 is one of the best ways to achieve remote comfort in wilderness or national forest/BLM land. Pick a spot using google earth/USGS with good fishing/hunting/rock climbing/prospecting etc and stay a week or more in comfort.

Have a fire if its cold/buggy and legal/safe. Just remember you are culpable for the outcome no matter what the legal status... and they usually find the culprit where I am in the Rockies.