Anyone into wildcamping? I mean off grid not campsites. Would be good to have some company when the weather improves.
Mostly go alone and always hope to meet someone when Im out that is up for some fun but thats fantasy right? Lol |
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By *ergie59Man 8 weeks ago
Aberdeenshire |
Do a lot of wild camping also stay in bothies or in my van, as I’m doing the Munros.
Try to do at least 30 Munros per year.
There are some good campsites, Ullapool comes to mind, has everything nearby, Good bar (Celidh Place), good chipper opposite the ferry port and an Indian restaurant right next to the campsite. Though don’t recommend a curry before a hike, or too much Guinness either.
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"We are out in the van every weekend. Love heading into the middle of nowhere to park up. Always up for meeting others for a social and a drink"
When the campervan is a rockin'..... knock before you come in |
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By *sm265Woman 8 weeks ago
Perthshire |
Like the idea of wild camping, the whole one with nature thing...but then i think about the practicalities of it and realise i probably like my creature comforts far too much to actually do it. |
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By *tew008Man 8 weeks ago
edinburgh |
"Have camped out in -10 up by Loch Ossian.
Water and energy drink frozen, used snow for refreshments. Cold no problem, sunshine cannae handle, no easy being a polar bear  "
Same I do like the cold, also less midges |
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By *ergie59Man 8 weeks ago
Aberdeenshire |
"Have camped out in -10 up by Loch Ossian.
Water and energy drink frozen, used snow for refreshments. Cold no problem, sunshine cannae handle, no easy being a polar bear
Same I do like the cold, also less midges "
Oh, midgees are a pure cnut!
I always carry smidge, does work fine. |
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"Have camped out in -10 up by Loch Ossian.
Water and energy drink frozen, used snow for refreshments. Cold no problem, sunshine cannae handle, no easy being a polar bear "
Sounds good that, with the right equipment |
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"Like the idea of wild camping, the whole one with nature thing...but then i think about the practicalities of it and realise i probably like my creature comforts far too much to actually do it. "
It isnt too bad if youve got the gear. I had a steak dinner and fry up last time I was out 😂 |
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There’s something to be said about tranquility of Scotlands outdoors. Alas miges can spoil a good location, as for clegs they’re on you before you know it. Minard may seem scenic it’s also ground zero for midges clegs and ticks.
Who needs a tent when a bivvy bag and basha work so well  |
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By *ergie59Man 8 weeks ago
Aberdeenshire |
"Have camped out in -10 up by Loch Ossian.
Water and energy drink frozen, used snow for refreshments. Cold no problem, sunshine cannae handle, no easy being a polar bear
Sounds good that, with the right equipment"
I do have that, though I forgot my insulated air mattress, that was murder. Was a bit surprised I woke op the next morning, never been so cold.
Climbed two munros next day, snow between knee and waist deep, by late afternoon my insulated breaks were full of snow and weighed a tonne.
Tough going and a learning curve.
No midgees though 😂 |
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The other half and I love it. Used to do it atleast once a month with hammocks and sometimes canoe but not since we had wee one. Just use campervan at the moment as it's easier that way with a kid. |
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"There’s something to be said about tranquility of Scotlands outdoors. Alas miges can spoil a good location, as for clegs they’re on you before you know it. Minard may seem scenic it’s also ground zero for midges clegs and ticks.
Who needs a tent when a bivvy bag and basha work so well "
Yea minard is nice for the view across loch fyne but the dear tics are everywhere as soon as you hit grass. Madness as I never had any when small then got my first 10 years ago and hate the wee things with vengeance |
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By *ergie59Man 8 weeks ago
Aberdeenshire |
"Apparently climate change has led to more tics according to Stirling uni researchers
Such a irritating little thing spoiling the great outdoors
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Aye, and there’s less snow, when I first started hiking in the 90s it was common in May to have 10ft deep solid frozen snow on the summits, now there are just patches.
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By *ergie59Man 7 weeks ago
Aberdeenshire |
"That kinda thing, and doing the Munroes, has always been something I wanna do"
Get yourself into it, it’s hard graft but hugely rewarding. I meet a lot of folk in the mountains, 99% friendly decent people. |
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"That kinda thing, and doing the Munroes, has always been something I wanna do
Get yourself into it, it’s hard graft but hugely rewarding. I meet a lot of folk in the mountains, 99% friendly decent people."
I dinnea mind the graft. I'd be buzzing at the top.
It's the doing it myself 
My family just want nice, flat walks |
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By *ergie59Man 7 weeks ago
Aberdeenshire |
"That kinda thing, and doing the Munroes, has always been something I wanna do
Get yourself into it, it’s hard graft but hugely rewarding. I meet a lot of folk in the mountains, 99% friendly decent people.
I dinnea mind the graft. I'd be buzzing at the top.
It's the doing it myself
My family just want nice, flat walks "
Start with the easiest Munros, which are Glenshee, the ski road takes you over half way.
Then gradually go to the more serious ones.
I had a long time out, bringing up family, got back into it 3 years ago (within a year I did a 42km walk and 7 munros in a single day, did another walk of 53km last year)
Once you’ve done a few you’ll get the muscles in the right place, stamina and confidence.
Getting the right gear is important, also navigational aids, like the OS map app which is a subscription. |
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"That kinda thing, and doing the Munroes, has always been something I wanna do
Get yourself into it, it’s hard graft but hugely rewarding. I meet a lot of folk in the mountains, 99% friendly decent people.
I dinnea mind the graft. I'd be buzzing at the top.
It's the doing it myself
My family just want nice, flat walks
Start with the easiest Munros, which are Glenshee, the ski road takes you over half way.
Then gradually go to the more serious ones.
I had a long time out, bringing up family, got back into it 3 years ago (within a year I did a 42km walk and 7 munros in a single day, did another walk of 53km last year)
Once you’ve done a few you’ll get the muscles in the right place, stamina and confidence.
Getting the right gear is important, also navigational aids, like the OS map app which is a subscription."
Thanks 👍 |
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