Spending a night at Operation Jackdaw, a veteran-led wild camp experience for mental well-being.

I was invited to Operation Jackdaw, an incredible organization in Kent, UK, dedicated to helping veterans and serving military experience the benefits of wild camping for mental well-being.

I spent the night in a beautiful woodland, using the Hilleberg Soulo and DD Tarp (3.5x3.5m), cooking over a small wood-burning stove, and sharing the experience with fellow YouTuber Neil from ​⁠ ​⁠

This wild camp was more than just an adventure—it highlighted how camping, nature, and camaraderie can support mental health.

📌 Learn more about Operation Jackdaw → https://www.operationjackdaw.co.uk/

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Wild Camping in Extreme Weather on Kinder Scout: https://youtu.be/d4aYG2c7hTg

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📍 Location: Canterbury, Kent, UK

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Wood Burning Stove: https://amzn.to/3XatBdB

📽️ Videos to watch next:

Hilleberg Soulo Tent Review: The Best 4-Season Tent?: https://youtu.be/x343RrZRkXw

Solo Wild Camp UK: North Downs Way in the Onetigris Stella: https://youtu.be/qrTpBrgrM28

Hammock Camping in Storm Bert: https://youtu.be/lVsEsOge4wE

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