16 Hours in a Bivi Bag in Wind & Rain

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Published 2024-01-23

I imagined losing my tent off a cliff in a gale and having to spend the night in the mountains in bad weather, with only my lightweight bivi bag for a shelter. And I wanted to find out how that would go..

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All Comments (21)

@WildBeare 6 months ago

Thanks for watching Wild Ones! This was my last outing of 2023, moving on to 2024 stuff now :) They'll be a 3-night Wild Adventure coming next, although it'll likely take me a while to edit. Have a wonderful week (or 2) 💚🌿🐻
@ljosephdumas3113 6 months ago

You brought back 50 year old memories. When I was 14 I went to a "wilderness camp" in Wyoming state, USA. We climbed a mountain, the entire top of which was scree. On the way down the kids I was "with" thought it'd be funny to leave the New York City kid behind. I got down to the tree line, found a fence, which I knew we hadn't crossed, then a creek, which I knew we hadn't crossed, so I knew I was lost. As it was getting dark I headed back up the mountain as I knew that's where they would first look for me. Found a clump of rocks that formed a triangular "cave" that appeared to be uninhabited. Took my Boy Scout poncho and did my best to cover the entrance. Next morning I heard people calling for me. Fortunately reunited with camp. Explained what happened and adults were impressed; fellow campers actually envious! 1973 and still vividly remember it.
@domhubbard2197 6 months ago

Who would have thought watching someone sleep in a carrier bag on a mountainside would be so engaging. Your editing is amazing.
@honestreviewer3283 5 months ago

Love your videos. When I was in the infantry in Canada, during training sometimes all we had for an hour or two at night in -35C weather was our Therm-a-Rest, down sleeping bag and Gore-Tex bivi. It was a blessed reprieve that made me more appreciative of all the relative luxuries I now enjoy in my post-military life.
@silentdogfart4892 2 months ago

This sounds like heaven to me. Wild weather, camping out, learning and pushing yourself… Brilliant
@Lizapendleton 6 months ago

Me. Comfy bed, 2 duvets, comfy pillow, silk pillowcase. Terrible night's sleep. Claire. Howling gales, sleeping bag, bivvy. Slept really well. Claire- you're a true inspiration ❤
@delboy1727 6 months ago

Howling winds and passing storms, all sane people are wrapped up warm in front of a lovely fire, with a nice warm mug of cocoa. Not our Claire; she's up in the mountains with not much more than a glorified bin bag to spend the night in! Amazing woman.
@unglaubichuberlieber8048 2 months ago

i am 72 years old, these are GOOD SKILLS+EXPERIENCES you are developing, DO NOT STOP NOW ... ALL THE BEST TO YOU !!!
@aidanvasquez995 5 months ago

Thank you so much. I live in Alaska and have been jeep camping for the last 7 years. I’ve worked and camped in subarctic temperatures always prepared. I love how you put this into an emergency scenario and still conveyed that staying calm could mean the difference. You’ve inspired me to tread outside my comfort zone with a bivy.
@richard_n 6 months ago

It's really good to push yourself in a controlled situation. Like you said, it gives you confidence when things go bad for real.
@PO53286G 3 months ago

Top tip. Put your sleep mat inside your bivvy bag. Keeps it in place and secure
@DartmoorPaul 6 months ago

You are a special person Claire. Talk about cheerfulness in the face of adversity 😮 Since the beginning of finding your channel you’ve grown in confidence and ability and are a huge inspiration for those of us still a bit daunted by camping in the mountains. Belated happy new year and excited to see what adventures are to come. 🙂
@dallasflynn5200 6 months ago

Waking up to a sky full of stars with the beautiful wind swirling around you whilst your cosy and warm? Heaven on earth. Lovely video, @WildBeare 💚💚💚
@bronzevixen 6 months ago

Camping is not for me for so many reasons, but I absolutely love all your adventures and seeing how you push yourself. You’re amazing.
@markpinnington1723 5 months ago

unbelievable footage in such extreme conditions. Thank you for sharing Claire....always a pleasure to watch
@Nyctophora 5 months ago

Thank you for sharing! From the distance of a keyboard you look so cosy and it makes me want to curl up and sleep :) It really shows how important it is to be prepared.
@katierobertsart5658 6 months ago

I don't quite understand why but whenever my mental health is low watching and listening to your videos really helps. Thank you! <3
@RickINFJ 6 months ago

Wow Claire, this was an incredible experience. Nothing like 16 hours in a bivi to make you appreciate the grandeur of a tent! 😂 The sunset left me speechless. 😢 Thank you for hunkering down and sharing with us. Have a great week. 😁✌️
@user-wx7wg5cn1m 5 months ago

Well done my good friend! You deserve all the love that you get from us! So great to watch your posts- many thanks 🌿❤️🧘🏼🙏
@bartram33 4 months ago

My go to sound effect in bed with my ear buds on is rain falling on a tent … so comforting.