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Winter Wild Camping | Dartmoor Snow Camp | Antarctic Sledge Dogs
Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, sets out for a snowy, winter wild camp in windy Dartmoor weather. With his trusty companion Petra the German Shepherd, he pitches a Hilleberg Anjan 2 tent and tests the Cumulus Teneqa 850 sleeping bag. He recounts the recent history of Antarctic sledge dogs and the last huskies of Antarctica. With Nearly four decades of wild camping experience, Shamus shares his skills and knowledge on Dartmoor National Park, where he continues to live and work.
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Tent Pegs & Stakes | Wild Camping Tent Peg Selection | V Peg vs Y Peg Titanium and DAC Tent Pegs
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views and opinions on tent pegs and stakes for the wild camper and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each. With nearly four decades of wild camping experience, he gives his advice on being a responsible wild camper while accompanied by ever faithful canine companion, Petra the Dartmoor German Shepherd.
The Beast of Dartmoor | Big Cats In Britain ? | A Story From Bellever Forest Dartmoor
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares a shaggy dog story of big cats in the wild Dartmoor uplands. He recalls and reenacts the journey he took one night at Bellever Forest where he saw a large, black shape moving through the moorland. Accompanied by ever faithful canine companion, Petra the Dartmoor German Shepherd.
JetBoil & MSR Reactor | Testing With Low Gas & High Wind | Camping Stove Efficiency Shoot Out
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views on camping stove fuel efficiency, while examining the MSR Reactor and Jetboil stoves in 70mph winds and rain on Dartmoor. He gives his advice on being a responsible wild camper while accompanied by ever faithful canine companion, Petra the Dartmoor German Shepherd.
Paramo Gore-Tex eVent - What Makes Them Effective Waterproofs | Membrane vs Nikwax Analogy
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views on waterproofs for the walker and backpacker. He explains how breathable membranes work alongside the Paramo Nikwax Analogy. With nearly four decades of wild camping experience, he gives his advice on being a responsible wild camper while accompanied by ever faithful canine companion, Petra the Dartmoor German Shepherd.
The Map and Compass - Navigation For the Hill | Using Ordnance Survey and Compass Skills on Dartmoor
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his experience and skills at navigation. Using ordnance Survey mapping and a Silva Compass, he explore setting the map - taking a bearing - fixing position - walking on a bearing - pacing, timing and the features of an OS Map. With nearly four decades of wild camping experience, he gives his advice on being a responsible hiker ...
The Winter Layering System | Hiking Walking Wild Camping | Crockern Tor Dartmoor | Outdoor Clothing
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views and tips an ideas on outdoor hiking, walking and camping clothing by explaining the layering system. He takes each clothing layer and gives an explanation of it's function. With nearly four decades of wild camping experience, he gives his advice on being a responsible wild camper while accompanied by ever faithful can...
Giveaway Draw Winner Announcement | OEX Vulcan Stove | Birch Tor Dartmoor
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Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, along with canine companion, Petra the Dartmoor GSD, announce the winner of the October 2020 free subscriber giveaway draw. The OEX Vulcan Remote Canister Stove is a fabulously efficient, lightweight, winter hiking and camping stove for any outdoor enthusiast. Shamus gives an update on regular kit and skills video editions to the channel.
Dartmoor Wild Camping | Rigging for a Storm | Extreme Weather Wild Camp | Dartmoor Prison History
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Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, sets out for a stormy wild camp in extremely windy Dartmoor weather. With his trusty companion Petra the German Shepherd, he pitches a Hilleberg Soulo and talks us through some windy weather wild camping precautions and the use of head torches for wild camping. He recounts some history and the origins of the infamous Dartmoor Prison. With Nearly four deca...
What Wild Camping Adventure Food? | Expedition and Camping Foods for Hikers and Backpackers
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views and opinions on available adventure and expedition foods for wild campers and hikers. Looking at a range of freeze dried and wet meals, he also explores preparation and alternative heating options. With nearly four decades of wild camping experience, he gives his advice on being a responsible wild camper while accompa...
Winter Wild Camping Kit Sub 6.5KG | Wet & Windy Dartmoor Weather | Hilleberg Akto
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Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, sets out for a wild camp on King's Tor, Dartmoor, in heavy wind and rain. With his canine companion, Petra the German Shepherd, he describes his 6.5 KG winter wild camping gear. He pitches a Hilleberg Akto and then sets out to explore and tell the history of Foggintor Quarry. Shamus shares his skills and knowledge on Dartmoor National Park, where he conti...
Wild Camping Water Quality & Filtering | Katadyn BeFree vs Sawyer Mini Water Filter
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views and opinions on filtering or treating water whilst wild camping. He takes an in-depth look at the Katadyn BeFree water filter and the Sawyer Mini water filter. He discusses some hidden hazards that may lurk in the camper's water source. With nearly four decades of wild camping experience, he gives his advice on being ...
Budget Tent Tests In UK Storm | 3F UL Floating Cloud | Storm Barbara High Winds
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Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, sets up a 3F UL Floating Cloud tent in extreme weather conditions with his trusty, canine companion Petra the German Shepherd. Battling with winds in excess of 40 mph, he looks at the capability of this 4 season budget tent With Nearly four decades of wild camping experience, Shamus shares his skills and knowledge on Dartmoor National Park, where he conti...
Devils Tor Wild Camping | Beardown Man Dartmoor | Hilleberg Soulo
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Outdoors Inspiration, Shamus McCaffery, sets out for a wild camp on Devils Tor, Dartmoor. With his canine companion, Petra the German Shepherd, he pitches a Hilleberg Soulo and tells us about the Beardown Man, a 4000 year old Bronze Age standing stone. Shamus shares his skills and knowledge on Dartmoor National Park, where he continues to live and work.
Wild Camping Winter Comfort | Sleeping Pads and Mats | R Value
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Outdoors Inspiration, Outdoor Essentials - Shamus McCaffery, shares his views and options on a variety of sleeping mats and pads that he uses for wild camping. He explains the R value of thermal resistance and the pros and cons of each mat in turn. An in depth look at the Thermarest NeoAir XTherm / XTherm Max and Therm-a-Rest ProLite / ProLite Plus series along with the Exped Downmat 7. With ne...
Dartmoor Mountain Wild Camping | Stormy Weather | Yes Tor & High Willhays
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Dartmoor Mountain Wild Camping | Stormy Weather | Yes Tor & High Willhays
Finished - Free Subscriber Giveaway FINISHED 31/10/20
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Finished - Free Subscriber Giveaway FINISHED 31/10/20
Winter Essential Hill Kit For Your Dog | Ruffwear Beacon
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Winter Essential Hill Kit For Your Dog | Ruffwear Beacon
Stormy Wild Camping | Hilleberg Soulo | Dartmoor Windy Weather
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Stormy Wild Camping | Hilleberg Soulo | Dartmoor Windy Weather
Dry Bag & Stuff Sacks - Whats The Lightest? | A Guide to Rucksack Liners Dry Bags and Stuff Sacks
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Dry Bag & Stuff Sacks - Whats The Lightest? | A Guide to Rucksack Liners Dry Bags and Stuff Sacks
Great Mis Tor | Wild Camping Dartmoor | Hilleberg Soulo
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Great Mis Tor | Wild Camping Dartmoor | Hilleberg Soulo
Which is the Best Backpacking and Wild Camping Stove for you? | Alcohol and Gas Stoves
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Which is the Best Backpacking and Wild Camping Stove for you? | Alcohol and Gas Stoves
Dartmoor Wild Camping | Hound of the Baskervilles | Childe'sTomb | Hilleberg Soulo
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Dartmoor Wild Camping | Hound of the Baskervilles | Childe'sTomb | Hilleberg Soulo
Wild Camping - What to look for in budget tents OEX Rakoon vs 3F UL Gear
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Wild Camping - What to look for in budget tents OEX Rakoon vs 3F UL Gear
Dartmoor Wild Camping - Drizzlecombe and Nuns Cross
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Dartmoor Wild Camping - Drizzlecombe and Nuns Cross
Wild Camping Kit Whats In My 8kg Rucksack
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Wild Camping Kit Whats In My 8kg Rucksack
A Dog & Birds Eye View of Sheeps Tor Dartmoor - Running with a German Shepherd
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A Dog & Birds Eye View of Sheeps Tor Dartmoor - Running with a German Shepherd
MSR POCKET ROCKET 2 Giveaway - (NOW CLOSED / FINISHED 30/9/20)
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MSR POCKET ROCKET 2 Giveaway - (NOW CLOSED / FINISHED 30/9/20)
Dartmoor Wild Tor Wild Camping - Walking Through The Bronze Age
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Dartmoor Wild Tor Wild Camping - Walking Through The Bronze Age
Storm Francis Dartmoor Spate River Folklore And The Real Pixies
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Storm Francis Dartmoor Spate River Folklore And The Real Pixies

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @niconicoo5661
    @niconicoo5661 10 годин тому

    How cold can you go with this if stationary

  • @melanieneale6824
    @melanieneale6824 День тому

    Thank you for sharing. I really love your story telling too.

  • @ianmatlock1
    @ianmatlock1 2 дні тому

    Great video. Never seen the double pegging before great idea. Shows you can still learn new techniques after 50 years of camping

  • @roeydaz
    @roeydaz 3 дні тому

    Lovely! Enjoyed it!Thank you.

  • @Yurty328
    @Yurty328 12 днів тому

    Come back to us, Shamus.

  • @BobShehan
    @BobShehan 17 днів тому

    Excellent video, one of the best I have seen on the topic. You have a new subscriber...

  • @blaqfish
    @blaqfish 17 днів тому

    Are there backpacks for female dogs that have had a litter. My dog treats are easily irritated with the hot Georgia heat ( 95-105) during summer until late September. Does that harness cause friction that will irritate also. Thank you Sir

  • @user-sy9yt2ix7k
    @user-sy9yt2ix7k 23 дні тому

    Great video, really helpful, thank you for the concise info. Not to mention Petra who is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @jamesdewar9757
    @jamesdewar9757 25 днів тому

    Great video

  • @freakyrawen
    @freakyrawen Місяць тому

    I’ve just recently started hiking and I got my first compass this week. I haven’t used one since middle school and this video was super helpful. Thank you!

  • @hollygolightly1985
    @hollygolightly1985 Місяць тому

    Hope everything is well with you and you managed to get moved into your new home.

  • @__logan__duvalier__
    @__logan__duvalier__ Місяць тому

    there may be big cats in the internets Believer Forrest but their are none in Bellever Forrest !

  • @richardryan2769
    @richardryan2769 Місяць тому

    3/8 in dia x 18 in long rebar with loop welded on one end. Cot on angle at other end. Works great.

  • @tahoe829
    @tahoe829 Місяць тому

    I really enjoyed this thank you. Subscribed!

  • @TheScholeys
    @TheScholeys Місяць тому

    Hi great informative video where do you buy the empty foil pouches from for your porridge please? And also what size do you use as I’d like to do the same for my upcoming west highland way trip

  • @jimizxztheorginal
    @jimizxztheorginal Місяць тому

    Thanks for the information! It's interesting that all dogs are required to be microchipped there.

  • @ELUSIVEDARTMOOR
    @ELUSIVEDARTMOOR Місяць тому

    my rucksack is 25 litres and about 7 too 8 kg

  • @ELUSIVEDARTMOOR
    @ELUSIVEDARTMOOR Місяць тому

    hi nice channel i’ve subscribed i’m a new channel i live and camp on dartmoor just done a camp and got another video coming soon all the best

  • @bendover4496
    @bendover4496 Місяць тому

    I realize that Britain is now on or near the agonic line. Therefore, magnetic would be negligible. However, you should offset for magnetic declination after you take your grid bearing from the map & before you step off if you’re east or west of the agonic line. Very good instruction otherwise!

  • @JasonKenway
    @JasonKenway Місяць тому

    Tried the Paramo Cascadia trousers on a wet, snowy day in the Brecon Beacons. Failed within an hour with cold water streaming down my legs. Had to abort, since washed and reproofed but not confident to try again. Do I have to wear long base layer under them?

  • @sidneydreyfus109
    @sidneydreyfus109 2 місяці тому

    Hi Shamus, I just discovered your videos so Im late to the game. But if you are still monitoring our comments I would like to know how and what you and Petra are doing.

  • @acornultraantiques5330
    @acornultraantiques5330 2 місяці тому

    Any news :) Are you ready for a big comeback ?

  • @Sides1160
    @Sides1160 2 місяці тому

    Interesting real world test. I agree with the idea that that it doesn’t matter to me how fast water boils. I’m more impressed by how well that it simmers and cooks over all. If I can, I avoid freeze dried food. I prefer the wind burner over the reactor.

  • @lailahepburnandmischka
    @lailahepburnandmischka 2 місяці тому

    is wild camping legal in England? I thought it was only allowed in Scotland and in England etc you can only camp in camp sites?

    • @outdoorsinspiration9284
      @outdoorsinspiration9284 2 місяці тому

      It’s not straight forward, but typically it isn’t a criminal offence, but it may be an act of trespass (a civil tort) if you don’t have the land owner’s permission. There is a standing arrangement for land owner permission on Dartmoor Commons (Dartmoor Commons Act).

  • @keithtanner2806
    @keithtanner2806 3 місяці тому

    Paramo has NEVER worked for me. 👿

  • @user-wk9qt5bj9d
    @user-wk9qt5bj9d 3 місяці тому

    Great vid. I need to learn map reading skills for my ultra running. This was an absolutely fantastic place to start out. Thank you and I appreciate your time in the making👍👍

  • @GearTutorials
    @GearTutorials 3 місяці тому

    really useful video Shamus! Had my robens tent fail on my on Friday due to wind. One guy rope snapped, then after fixing it and wind still battering the tent decided to abort the camp. Looking into getting some 22cm tube steaks but makes me concerned then that the tent fabric is then the weakest link in the chain. Do you have any insight/advice on this as to if it's better for the peg/guy to fail than them hold and result in a torn tent instead? Thanks.

    • @outdoorsinspiration9284
      @outdoorsinspiration9284 2 місяці тому

      I’ve never been in a position where the textile of the tent was ripping. Realistically we should be looking for shelter in dips or behind outcrops etc to diffuse the wind.

  • @campbelldonohoe
    @campbelldonohoe 3 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for the informative video, i was an army cadet when younger and i went back as an instructor recently and my nav has always needed some work, this is exactly what i needed.

  • @mello3214
    @mello3214 3 місяці тому

    Oh this is so interesting, thanks for this awesome channel. New sub here from the South USA. ❤️🙏 God bless

  • @spelisha
    @spelisha 3 місяці тому

    I love how he says lets have a test, then it looks like a ef5 tornado hahahahaha - so good, this is real testing

  • @bryan1057
    @bryan1057 3 місяці тому

    G'day from Australia. I really enjoyed your video your very imformative video and what a good idea to have a light on Petras vest. Keep up the good content videos.🦘

  • @mikejames987
    @mikejames987 3 місяці тому

    What happened to this you tube channel? I remember watching these in lockdown....is the dog ok?

    • @outdoorsinspiration9284
      @outdoorsinspiration9284 3 місяці тому

      She’s fine and chasing about the hills of Bannau Brycheiniog 👍😊🐶

  • @DavidWilliams-tk3dy
    @DavidWilliams-tk3dy 4 місяці тому

    Super video. I too, have worn both Paramo and Goretex for many years so was pretty familiar with the content. However, the quality of your explanation, the filming and Petra, of course, were all superb. Thank you.

  • @Domje
    @Domje 4 місяці тому

    This absolutely sold the beacon to me!

  • @sirvidia
    @sirvidia 4 місяці тому

    one disadvantage with the MSR Groundhog style Ys - they will really hurt your foot if you tread on them. One went right through the bottom of a kid’s beach shoe.

  • @ronflynn5043
    @ronflynn5043 4 місяці тому

    big cats used to prowl the whole of our country, once upon a time, when we were civilised, and not prone to kill what we did not like, or trust

  • @angelamccaw8656
    @angelamccaw8656 4 місяці тому

    Petra is a beauty❤️

  • @UpDogMediaYT
    @UpDogMediaYT 4 місяці тому

    Great tips man! Ive some years of experience with wildcamping and will finally adopt a dog this year! Cant wait for it to be grown and trained enough to join me on my camping trips. It looks like a great experience and incredible type of bonding 😍

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 5 місяців тому

    You have a very beautiful GS. My last dog was a GS and she was wonderful. She was very hardy and needed no sleep system ever. My present trail companion is a 50 pound hound mix and she has her own foam pad, jacket and down quilt. We have done some very long trips, 270 miles or so and we are preparing to hike the Colorado Trail this summer, it’s about 500 miles. I had a similar pack but it caused my dog issues so I now carry everything. For me it’s just easier and she seems happier. I use a 60 L pack and it works well for five day carries before we resupply. If you get a chance please check out a channel called The Most Important Step. It’s a young woman who hikes with her GS and another small dog. I have learned a lot from her. She has done the CDT in the US which is about 3,000 miles. In the U.S. is possibly the most demanding hike we have. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @woldtop8922
    @woldtop8922 5 місяців тому

    The Guv'nor.

  • @interlinga
    @interlinga 5 місяців тому

    Just been rewatching some of your wildcamp videos. Really great. Camped up on the other side of the valley a week back - fantastic views over to Black Tor and beyond. Think I might go for Beardown Man next time out. ATB

  • @tiarnabreen
    @tiarnabreen 5 місяців тому

    is it disrespectful to other campers to bring a dog that doesn't have 100% recall? I have a long lead (which I would keep her on) and she is friendly, and well-behaved, she sometimes just gets too excited and wont come when called! I want her to experience these things because I know she'd love it, but just want to be a good dog owner also - any tips would be great

    • @outdoorsinspiration9284
      @outdoorsinspiration9284 2 місяці тому

      ‘Generalising’ the recall training in various scenarios and environments is a ‘must do’. With a young dog or one who hadn’t fully ‘got it’s yet, a long line is a superb tool to perk up the dog’s attention.

  • @saxoncrow2500
    @saxoncrow2500 5 місяців тому

    I've subscribed because you didn't use your single malt. What sacrilege! Very informative and clearly presented tutorial. Many thanks shamus.

  • @Islandmidfielder
    @Islandmidfielder 5 місяців тому

    Active dogs do need a job. Something they do that they look forward to doing consistently. My two boxer/black lab mix, 85lbs put in 50 miles a week on the hiking trails. I have trained them to relate hikes with specific appropriate behaiviors. I call this "their job". It's very different than play time the other parts of the day. They know when their harnesses go on, it's time to shape up and hike. No chasing, not stubbornness. Ceasar is right in that regard.

  • @PeaceOutdoors
    @PeaceOutdoors 5 місяців тому

    Had a few oex tents, never had a leak on any seams or zipz. Quality gear for the price.

  • @philparkinson462
    @philparkinson462 6 місяців тому

    Best video I've seen in some time on many levels.. thanks.

  • @tolcarnresearchandeducatio8022
    @tolcarnresearchandeducatio8022 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely fantastic channel mate. From a fellow ex squaddie 22 years British army special forces. I run bushcraft courses for the Eden project staff and I am quite partial to wild camping. rain wind winter.....Bring it on. Proves to us we are alive and at one with nature. Great channel mate. Keep up the great work.

  • @843thebear
    @843thebear 6 місяців тому

    Great video, learnt a lot from it, thank you.

  • @calumwhyte5356
    @calumwhyte5356 6 місяців тому

    Hi, I was looking at getting this tent; the only thing putting me off is the mesh door; does the cold air not blow through the mesh? I prefer the door on the Nallo, but I don't need a 4 season tent.

  • @markdawson2989
    @markdawson2989 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant video. I've just liked and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing some more great information from you.