35 Beginner Camping Mistakes!

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  • čas přidán 18. 04. 2024
  • A compilation of mistakes to avoid and handy tips for Camping & Wilderness Survival! May your journeys into the wild be blessed!
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Komentáře • 672

  • @IvarKurgarra
    @IvarKurgarra Před měsícem +589

    Sweet Baby Jesus, HE HAS RETURNED!

    • @usernamesta3334
      @usernamesta3334 Před měsícem +18

      He returned 3 videos ago

    • @PenntuckytheCrag
      @PenntuckytheCrag Před měsícem +4

      @@usernamesta3334 I musta missed #2

    • @IvarKurgarra
      @IvarKurgarra Před měsícem +13

      @@usernamesta3334every upload is a gift from the gods as you never know when Alfie decides decides to take another year long break :)

    • @usernamesta3334
      @usernamesta3334 Před měsícem +3

      @@PenntuckytheCrag titled ‘campers guide to mushroom identification’.

    • @caledonianson927
      @caledonianson927 Před měsícem

      Naaa,,your late.

  • @Qigate
    @Qigate Před měsícem +156

    "The forest has eyes everywhere.. . you won't get away with it". Best line!! Glad your posting again, sir!

    • @subliminalvibes
      @subliminalvibes Před měsícem +3

      If you've ever done a poo in the forest, beware!

    • @gordslater
      @gordslater Před měsícem +2

      @@subliminalvibes it's not just that - I've seen things you people wouldn't believe

    • @user-ff8vo1se8v
      @user-ff8vo1se8v Před měsícem

      Tell me more ​@@gordslater

  • @2BoredOut
    @2BoredOut Před měsícem +191

    Alfie is love, Alfie is life. Be like Alfie.

  • @greenbeehn
    @greenbeehn Před měsícem +130

    alfie is king

  • @davidcann6021
    @davidcann6021 Před měsícem +57

    Identify as a tortoise 🤣 I heard a story while on a course, a guy with lots of expensive gear set up his bivvy over a mouse hole, woke up terrified as it had eaten it's way through to escape, toilet paper wasn't enough to save him. So always check your not setting up camp on someone else's house.

    • @gordslater
      @gordslater Před měsícem +2

      Mike Harding - the Viking Helmet - you're not even safe as a tortoise

  • @GildaLee27
    @GildaLee27 Před měsícem +29

    REMINDER than 100% of waterways within the continental United States test positive for Giardia. YES, 100%. Water filters are not optional.

  • @kristofferkoczko4806
    @kristofferkoczko4806 Před měsícem +15

    Great beginners guide!
    I would add:
    1. Sleeping bag ratings are tested on dummies with a base layer on.
    2. Eat before sleep
    3. Check batteries in lamps ( recommend headlamps)
    4. Tell someone you are in regular contact with what your plans are an when you plan to be back in case of emergency
    5. Have a waterproof bag with spare clothes and essential gear
    Thanks for the video Alfie

  • @__cypher__
    @__cypher__ Před měsícem +48

    "That's exactly what bacteria want you to think!"😀😂

  • @iChefTheImpossible
    @iChefTheImpossible Před měsícem +45

    I always bring extra socks. Clean dry socks are always nice in the morning

    • @AlfieAesthetics
      @AlfieAesthetics  Před měsícem +12

      Amen brother

    • @anthonywood7420
      @anthonywood7420 Před měsícem +1

      At my age, undies too. All too often.....

    • @CsZsolt
      @CsZsolt Před 25 dny +2

      Put on the dry socks in the evening, before entering your sleeping bag! You`ll sleep better!

    • @putrescentcadaver
      @putrescentcadaver Před 8 dny

      Clean dry wool socks & underwear are worth their weight in gold! A soggy bottom or feet is so miserable

    • @alkirk-ws4co
      @alkirk-ws4co Před 2 dny

      Not just in the morning, change your socks prior to climbing into your sleeping bag for the night.

  • @JarocoOutdoors
    @JarocoOutdoors Před měsícem +44

    I'm in the wood as of watching this, I'd happily use my precious phone battery charge to watch Alfie, any day

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Před měsícem +32

    My heart warms, Alfie is making videos again, all is well with the World 🌎 👍

  • @kacywatkins1056
    @kacywatkins1056 Před měsícem +46

    Omg I love your videos!!!! As SOON as this popped up I clicked!! I didn't realize you'd posted in the last couple of months!! Welcome back! You're amazing!

    • @bennyhill4228
      @bennyhill4228 Před měsícem +3

      I was watching a live stream, now it on pause lol

    • @kacywatkins1056
      @kacywatkins1056 Před měsícem

      @@bennyhill4228 totally worth it!!!

  • @autoscanremaps
    @autoscanremaps Před měsícem +29

    I can't believe it, another tremendous sermon from the forest God. Alfie you are responsible for me getting into bushcraft, which then gave me the confidence to go wild camping in the mountains. Can't thank you enough, you literally changed my life.

  • @turtlesaurusrex3362
    @turtlesaurusrex3362 Před měsícem +63

    THE KING HAS RETURNED!!!!

  • @GildaLee27
    @GildaLee27 Před měsícem +12

    Was listening and logging in to Amazon to buy that emergency blanket I've been meaning to get, when I just had to pause and marvel at the line at 12:15, "Think of yourself as a temporarily homeless person who identifies as a tortoise, and you will have the correct mindset."
    Alfie Zen. 💮🙏

    • @toomanyhobbies400
      @toomanyhobbies400 Před 19 dny

      Wow. I thought he said to identify as a Tourist, not a tortoise. I stilled laughed. Alfie makes you do that.

  • @agesadventures
    @agesadventures Před měsícem +16

    The water one is huge! People forget that animals can bathe and use the water as a toilet🤮
    I hate when Jigsaw is roaming around outside while I'm trying to sleep!

  • @arumatai
    @arumatai Před měsícem +12

    13:00 eating before sleeping also keeps you warmer at night.

    • @StevenKeery
      @StevenKeery Před měsícem +1

      Arumatai: It can lead to acid-reflux though, so don't leave it too late.

    • @subliminalvibes
      @subliminalvibes Před měsícem +1

      ​@@StevenKeeryNo, that's caused by eating TOO MUCH before bed.
      There's a big difference.

  • @puddleduck4924
    @puddleduck4924 Před měsícem +18

    You brighten many a persons day with your videos!!! So glad you are back.

  • @carmellawinecroft6391
    @carmellawinecroft6391 Před měsícem +14

    So many things mentioned that I never would have even thought about! Brilliant survivalist, that is why you are a king❤

  • @bowerj01
    @bowerj01 Před měsícem +34

    My favourite fungi is back

  • @caledonianson927
    @caledonianson927 Před měsícem +13

    Water info is essential..no matter how near to the spring head its can still be dodgy...a rotting stag laying over a spring got myself learned.

  • @twist7763
    @twist7763 Před měsícem +15

    its good having you back

  • @-The-fire-guy
    @-The-fire-guy Před měsícem +32

    While hiking the king's trail in northern Sweden, I set up camp along a river. The following morning, while enjoying my morning tea, I spotted a herd of reindeer on the other side of the river, so I stayed very still as not to disturb them. They stopped right across the river from my tent, and then one entered the water. Then another. Then they ALL STARTED RUNNING ACROSS THE RIVER TOWARDS MY TENT!
    I had set up camp right by a natural river crossing spot! Thankfully I was able to make enough of a ruckus to make them go around, a stomped tent would've put a rather large damper on my mood. I still wonder what would have happened if I had set my alarm for an hour later...
    Bit of a unique experience, but do keep animal trails in mind when setting up camp, lest you be awakened by a hoof on your sternum.

    • @SethSaito
      @SethSaito Před 4 dny

      This lol I recently just set up on a game trail that was frequented by black bears. That was some night

  • @IronFreee
    @IronFreee Před měsícem +2

    I often take a large and solid trash bag, especially for one day hikes. It can be used for sitting on something dry when it rained, as a liner inside your backpack to protect your stuff from long or torrential rain. It can even be used as some shelter if you cut it and use it as a tarp or cover.
    You can wear it by cutting holes for your head and harms.
    You could even carry water in it if you are lost in some hot, dry area...

  • @King-friendly_dude
    @King-friendly_dude Před měsícem +11

    DAMN THE KING IS BAAACK 3 VIDEOS IN THIS YEAR

  • @dpurssord
    @dpurssord Před měsícem +5

    He's the David Attenborough of camping! That video is absolutely brilliant. Inspiring with humour thrown in. After years of wild camping, can say you've covered the main parts. Well done that man!

  • @anthonyparkinson1056
    @anthonyparkinson1056 Před měsícem +50

    Love these kinda videos mate makes me wanna get out there 💪

  • @danieldiaconu8094
    @danieldiaconu8094 Před měsícem +7

    I sleep like a baby in the woods immediately after sundown, expecialy if i listen to a werewolf or vampire story and i wake up in the morning when the birds start to sing . It is so relaxing

  • @nature-man
    @nature-man Před měsícem +7

    Love the comedy 😂 been camping every day the last 2 years love it🌞

  • @kaiprimal3737
    @kaiprimal3737 Před měsícem +3

    lol everyone is so stoked he’s back. Me too. Can’t believe it.

  • @Huntress_Raven
    @Huntress_Raven Před měsícem +16

    HE’S BACK

  • @wdfndn
    @wdfndn Před měsícem +5

    Alfie, you're a star mate. Keep shining whenever the need takes you

  • @wimtheeuwen7315
    @wimtheeuwen7315 Před měsícem +6

    You are truely back my friend, i love it.

  • @blitzaqua2907
    @blitzaqua2907 Před měsícem +9

    My favourite british man, thank you!

  • @cartoonhead9222
    @cartoonhead9222 Před měsícem +8

    I love that you came back.

  • @RockMonger
    @RockMonger Před měsícem +5

    Thank you for coming back to us!

  • @georgeedwards9897
    @georgeedwards9897 Před měsícem +9

    YES THANK GOD THE MYTH IS BACK!!!

  • @andersmogensen2819
    @andersmogensen2819 Před měsícem +6

    For me it was the night time temperature. Space blankets and wool socks for life!

  • @WhereisQBook
    @WhereisQBook Před měsícem +4

    He always returns when we need him most!

  • @cgriggsiv
    @cgriggsiv Před měsícem +5

    Awesome
    We have been waiting a long time for another video
    Glad you're out
    making 1 for us all

  • @mr.boules8637
    @mr.boules8637 Před měsícem +3

    SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK !! You helped me through a lot those last years with your video. Thanks a lot for everything :).

  • @dominicsanthuff
    @dominicsanthuff Před měsícem +13

    Woo more Alfie content

  • @rippy4freedom
    @rippy4freedom Před měsícem +8

    Is he back !!!???? Missed Ya Alfie 😂❤

    • @madcat1007
      @madcat1007 Před měsícem

      No. Just your imagination!!

  • @Ceagon
    @Ceagon Před měsícem +3

    I am saving this for tomorrow night, just to be able to fully enjoy it, and I cannot express how excited I am about that, nor the anticipation I feel in my core.

  • @CommonWealthSnow
    @CommonWealthSnow Před měsícem +5

    Been a long day at work, looking forward to watching this one!

  • @Reinier020
    @Reinier020 Před měsícem +6

    I agree with all the small items that become essentials, even in a laptop bag on a working day. Colleagues or yourself might just need some pain killers or respite from unpredictable bowels.😅

  • @Deseko
    @Deseko Před měsícem +5

    Snowed a bunch today.. this warmed up my day! Thanks AA

  • @carmellawinecroft6391
    @carmellawinecroft6391 Před měsícem +7

    Brilliant safety content, as usual! Thanks for keeping us alive!

  • @andresvalentinesantos8746
    @andresvalentinesantos8746 Před měsícem +8

    His majesty has returned with another one.... GG well played

  • @Gingerouz
    @Gingerouz Před měsícem +3

    I am a person who can have difficulty falling asleep even at home and had great difficulty falling asleep outdoors.
    so I chose to spend a little extra on the mattress, sleeping bag and also two pillows and it was definitely worth it. I don't sleep as well as I do at home, but I get to sleep at least 🙂

  • @David-ck3gv
    @David-ck3gv Před měsícem +5

    The odds of me seeing the notification are crazy low. I turned on an old phone that had it enabled 3 minutes ago. Welcome back! I've got a couple vids to catch up on I guess

  • @kapoink835
    @kapoink835 Před měsícem +2

    Awesome! One of the few creators for whom I drop everything I'm doing to watch when they upload.

  • @Hopelek
    @Hopelek Před měsícem +4

    Another video less then a year since the last one? Oh how glorious.

  • @jeanetteschulthe1andOnly
    @jeanetteschulthe1andOnly Před měsícem +2

    It is very good to see you. I hope you have been well. Love your info, especially your humor.

  • @momentsoftruth-artandpoetr4616

    omg👀 me fan-girling right now alfie lol😅 love your humor, your storytelling-style aaand! omg your VOICE! 🥰 the man, the myth, the legend! God bless you Alfie!🥳 Peace❤️🕊️

  • @captdadpool2325
    @captdadpool2325 Před měsícem +2

    I knew I stayed subscribed for a reason.
    Two years ago my wife and I went camping in an area neither of us were familiar with. The entire area was soft and muddy like marsh lands. We ended up scrapping the entire trip as my wife wasn’t wearing proper hiking shoes and ended up ruining her sneakers. Highly recommend camping in areas that have either been used for camping and recommended or in areas that you’re familiar with the terrain.

  • @MaxS535
    @MaxS535 Před měsícem +2

    You coming back to youtube brings me great joy. Thank you.

  • @randarkanan
    @randarkanan Před měsícem +7

    so glad your back

    • @subliminalvibes
      @subliminalvibes Před měsícem

      You're so glad his back.... what?
      What did his back do?

  • @FishCakeIsland4928
    @FishCakeIsland4928 Před měsícem +4

    Broooo I remember watching your stuff ages agoooo good memories lol and nice to see you still uploading

  • @a_lexine
    @a_lexine Před měsícem +6

    HE'S BACK!!

  • @bdc1319
    @bdc1319 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for taking the time to do more videos! Greatly missed and appreciated! Cheers Newfoundland, Canada!

  • @paulsheehan2998
    @paulsheehan2998 Před měsícem +2

    These photos comboed with your own b roll is class

  • @christopherrenaud2215
    @christopherrenaud2215 Před měsícem +2

    this is the long awaited return THANK YOU!!!🎉

  • @boomdawg56
    @boomdawg56 Před měsícem +2

    It is better to have and not need than to need and not have. I experienced hypothermia once on a motorcycle camping trip in Texas in the middle of summer. It was 90 F, temp dropped into the 60s as some rain blew through, Wet clothes, a nice breeze and a 30 degree drop in temperature soon had me shivering uncontrollably. It was a miserable few hours until I got dry enough and warm enough to stop shaking.

  • @getsmart3701
    @getsmart3701 Před měsícem +1

    This video is GOLD for the beginners and a good reminder for the more advanced...we've come to expect nothing less from Alfie. Thanks for the upload mate.

  • @mackbruce685
    @mackbruce685 Před měsícem +2

    As a guy who was homeless in the forest I also recommend building a fire before you set up your tent it takes a bit more work but it helps to find the best layout for your camp

  • @cillaloves2fish688
    @cillaloves2fish688 Před měsícem +2

    Always glad when you post a video Alphie!!
    Missed ya...

  • @the_rover1
    @the_rover1 Před měsícem +2

    Praaiiise the outdoor LORD, his deciple has RETURNED finally!! 🎉

  • @guylamaupassant
    @guylamaupassant Před měsícem +1

    The attitude of the presenter is very much appreciated. This video has a lot of good advice for visitors to the forest.

  • @danbev8542
    @danbev8542 Před měsícem +2

    Good vid! I’ve seen lots of these mistakes. One note: when setting up your tent make SURE your ground cloth does NOT stick out! If the ground cloth sticks out from under the tent floor, rain falls on the ground cloth & migrates under your tent between the tent floor & ground cloth, creating a very cold puddle under you. Tuck in your ground cloth!

  • @seo-insights
    @seo-insights Před měsícem +5

    OMG HE'S BACK

  • @Twitchmarsh
    @Twitchmarsh Před měsícem +3

    Great to see you back and a great video!

  • @ironichoneybadger5066
    @ironichoneybadger5066 Před měsícem +3

    huge amounts of advice for all of us to just have? thank you!

    • @subliminalvibes
      @subliminalvibes Před měsícem

      Real-life father figures are being replaced by adolescent CZcamsrs, with the goal to phase _actual_ fathers out completely by 2030.

  • @stefo77
    @stefo77 Před měsícem +2

    He's back when we needed him most

  • @AndronicusKomnenos
    @AndronicusKomnenos Před měsícem +4

    Such a welcome sight. Thank you Alfie! 😊

  • @tklc8102
    @tklc8102 Před měsícem +7

    The excitement

  • @patrick2791
    @patrick2791 Před měsícem +4

    Today is gonna be a good day!

  • @piqaren
    @piqaren Před měsícem +5

    HE IS BACK!!

  • @emelgiefro
    @emelgiefro Před měsícem +5

    HE IS BACK

  • @cthompson3721
    @cthompson3721 Před měsícem +1

    I have missed you Alfie! Everything I know I learned from you.

  • @MrDannyd14
    @MrDannyd14 Před měsícem +1

    Great to see you back mate . Always one of the best for your content . Keep it up im sure youve being missed by many 👍

  •  Před měsícem +1

    Glad you're still around kiddo. Good info and good stuff. Former beaver-cub-scout-venturer here.

  • @michigan102
    @michigan102 Před měsícem +4

    Nice one buddy. Good to hear from you

  • @joepiejaapie
    @joepiejaapie Před měsícem +1

    Awesome you're back, hope you keep posting. I actually straight away drop everything to try and watch your videos when I get the notification.

  • @hectic6981
    @hectic6981 Před měsícem +3

    Love the Canadian lore reference "or run from the Wendigo"

    • @user-vg6pj2my2n
      @user-vg6pj2my2n Před měsícem

      I am a Canadian camper and have no idea what a Wendigo is.

    • @hectic6981
      @hectic6981 Před měsícem

      @user-vg6pj2my2n from The Canadian Encyclopedia.
      "A windigo (or wendigo) is a supernatural being belonging to the spiritual traditions of Algonquian-speaking First Nations in North America. Windigos are described as powerful monsters that have a desire to kill and eat their victims. In most legends, humans transform into windigos because of their greed or weakness. Various Indigenous traditions consider windigos dangerous because of their thirst for blood and their ability to infect otherwise healthy people or communities with evil. Windigo legends are essentially cautionary tales about isolation and selfishness, and the importance of community."

  • @joeisuzu2519
    @joeisuzu2519 Před měsícem +1

    Alfie, love your videos. Clean simple logic with dry british humor. I love it. Glad your back. More pls

  • @raymondbyczko
    @raymondbyczko Před měsícem +1

    I am in total agreement with all of Alfie's edicts! To paraphrase, "Thou shall neosporin any cut no matter how seemingly trivial it is", or "Bring though one's own torch for thy friends are somewhat forgetful or assume they will be `out of the woods` by nightfall". I can add one or two if I may. If you camp with others, bring your own stove too, for additional sources of hot water will make one feel useful (and you don't have to wait in line for the hot cocoa!)

  • @TheSaintDario
    @TheSaintDario Před měsícem +2

    ALFIIIEEEEEEE OMG YES DUDE THANK YOU IVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH I NEEDED THIS

  • @hawkknight4223
    @hawkknight4223 Před měsícem +2

    Awesome video man. And great tips all the way around! So glad to have you dispersing knowledge again.🔥

  • @rhaef
    @rhaef Před měsícem +1

    Great video, Alfie. I'm so glad you're back! 💯💥

  • @MultiSdfv
    @MultiSdfv Před měsícem +1

    Post more often you magnificent beast! My boy (10) loved your stuff- been watching for nearly 4 years!

  • @csbanki
    @csbanki Před měsícem +1

    I'm so glad you're back Alfie!
    Thanks for this video, amazing stuff as always!

  • @hydrophilic77
    @hydrophilic77 Před 18 dny

    Thank you so much for putting emphasis on campfire safety! I see so many people walk away from hot coals

  • @infinitelyblessed359
    @infinitelyblessed359 Před měsícem +3

    You just made my day Alfie! I Love learning from you :)

  • @_to_dream_or_not_to_dream
    @_to_dream_or_not_to_dream Před měsícem +4

    Always good to see your videos.

  • @ryanjamesthewolf260
    @ryanjamesthewolf260 Před měsícem +2

    the notification that stops all things important haha welcome back again mate

  • @Oz1111
    @Oz1111 Před měsícem +1

    Glad you are back again. What a valuable video. Thank you.

  • @glyngrand8843
    @glyngrand8843 Před měsícem +1

    Just made my year!!! Thank you ALFIE. Been watching the intro to #14 for years. You know, the “she fell over” one. Got the wife and I through the rough lockdown years bro! We LOVE YOU!

  • @basementvinyl
    @basementvinyl Před měsícem +6

    Legend!

  • @daveo0o
    @daveo0o Před 23 dny

    One of the first channels to got me into bushcraft and sorts. Thank you Alfie for still uploading! You’re gold!