I Spent a Night Alone in the Rain - Here's Why

After a week of being ill, I head back out to check on the canvas bell tent I set up in the woods. This solo overnight camp turned into more than just testing gear — it was about clearing my head, feeling better, and reconnecting with nature.

I talk about how getting outdoors helps my mental health, the challenge of being self-employed, and my 2,000-day alcohol-free milestone. The Canvas Tent Shop tent held strong through wind and heavy rain, making this my first proper canvas hot tent camp of the year.

If you’re struggling, I mention a great group called Andys Men’s Club — worth looking into if you need to talk. https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ I got tis wrong in the video

Watch me light the stove, make porridge for dinner, and ride out the rain in the woods.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome back & why I needed this camp

03:00 Hoping the tent’s still there

06:00 Getting the stove going

08:00 Dinner: chocolate porridge

11:00 Reflections on being ill & mental health

15:00 Testing the Canvas Tent Shop bell tent

17:00 Morning thoughts & pack-up

Affiliate / Gear Mentioned:

Canvas Tent Shop – https://www.canvastentshop.co.uk

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