Windy Beach Wild Camp in a Bivvy Bag. World Record Attempt. Colne Point on the Essex Coast.

In this video, I am exploring the stunning Colne Point spit on the Essex coast and spending a cold and windy night under the stars in a bivvy bag.

The camp is part of a global world record attempt - aiming to get the most number of people sleeping under the stars in a bivvy bag at the same time and I am joining a group of wild camping and outdoor enthusiasts at this beautiful coastal spot.

Before meeting up with the others, I take some time to explore the area and walk to the tip of the spit, passing a nature reserve, a nudist beach, abandoned boats, thousands of oysters scattered along the beach and enjoying delightful views across the estuary to Mersea Island, the Blackwater Estuary and Bradwell nuclear power station.

Arriving at our camp spot, I meet up with the other campers taking part - a lovely bunch of people who warmly welcomed me into their group. I set up my Bivvy amongst the grasses at the back of the beach and then joined the others as we sat around the fire, cooking, chatting, laughing and sharing an enjoyable evening together before retiring to our thin nylon bunkers - our only defence against the relentless cold wind blowing in off the North Sea.

A thoroughly enjoyable camp amongst new friends - thank you guys!
I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!


Links to YouTube channels of the others taking part.

Tom Outdoors
   / tomoutdoors88  

The Gr8 Outdoors 2022 (Andrew and Kelly)
   / andrewgoodwin1980  

The Real Travelling Amigos (Luke)
   / therealtravellingamigos  

Wandering Monck (Paul)
   / wanderingmonck  

Andys East Coast
   / andyseastcoastadventures  

1st Class Adventures (Mark)
   / 1stclassadventures  

Solomonthesolivagant (Solomon)
   / @solomonthesolivagant6028  


Product Links

Rab Accent Bivi
https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/ta...

The North Face Cats Meow Sleeping Bag
https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/e...

Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Sleeping Pad
https://www.thermarest.com/ie/sleepin...

BCB Military Stove
https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/bc...

The Steak Detective (pouch meals, jerky and all sorts of jolly splendid 1940s inspired food rations)
https://thesteakdetective.com



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