What do you do after dark ?

[Salaud]

So, with the clocks going back at the weekend, nights outside are very long. Even I cant sleep from 5pm until daylight, so the question is, what sorts of things do you find to keep yourself amused whilst overnighting in the winter?

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[dave53]

have a drink chew the fat cook read regards dave

 

[Harvestman]

I think 'bushcraft tv', a.k.a. fire is the traditional solution, as in sitting around one, staring at one, and talking gibberish with friends around one.

Personally, I quite like to just sit in the dark and listen to the night, but then again, I have no friends. :vio:

If solo camping, I will usually be in bed at 8 or thereabouts.

The alternative is a night-time walk, with or without a torch. Just because it has gone dark doesn't mean we have to stay still.

 

[SimonM]

I tend to watch the fire and read for a while. After that I like to listen to the night sounds and watch the sky...

 

[Harvestman]

After thinking about it, I suspect the true answer in Britain is "huddle under my tarp/tent and listen to the rain"

 

[Salaud]

After thinking about it, I suspect the true answer in Britain is "huddle under my tarp/tent and listen to the rain"

Hey.. have you been spying on me? ...

 

[Goatboy]

When away I either chat with a mate if he's with me, Sometimes listen to the radio, maybe have a wee tipple before turning in. Once they're asleep ( I don't sleep much) or if I'm on my own, I'll either watch the fire/stars/rain. Maybe listen to an audio book/podcast o the MP3, read a book. Have a sandwich. Been known to go for late-night walks in the dark. Tune in and see what can be sensed. When glamping in the tipi I'll feed the wood burner and read by candlelight or maybe watch a movie on the laptop or the cars DVD player - sad I know but we've resisted the mini movie projector for the tipi wall.
At home I'll read and listen to the wireless, potter around the house go for late walks - though I think the fact that there's no longer a mutt in tow makes others late nighters think I'm weird. Luckily 5 mins from the house and I'm in woodland.

 

[chimpy leon]

When at home I find myself looking forward to walking the dogs in my park more at night now they are drawing in. Its now fully dark by the time I get out with them and much more peaceful than in the summer months, with far fewer undesirables loitering about.

I need to get out and do an overnighter this autumn. Im embarassed to say that I only tend to sleep out in the spring/summer months. I reckon I'll just blame it on my lack of cold weather kit.

 

[huntergathereralex]

Nudge,nudge,wink,wink,say no more,say no more...when I can.
Cheers
Alex

 

[santaman2000]

Most of my fall/winter camping has been in hunting camps. So the routine is eat, clean up, sleep, then get up early for breakfast and to be on the hunt by the time it's light enough to shoot.

 

[VM3_]

We do not have this kind of situation here in Brazil, but when I need to spend the night with nothing to do, I always like to lie down and watch the fire. And sometimes I also like to practice a little harmonica.

 

[rik_uk3]

Chat/read/Radio 4/watch a film on phone or tablet. Snack a lot too. A toasted cheese sandwich and a mug of tea at two in the morning is lovely

 

[treadlightly]

The fire is the main source of entertainment along with the sounds of the night. I like to take a walk too especially if there is some moonlight. Then bed, it's hard to stay up much after 9 pm in winter.

 

[9InchNinja]

Bushwhacker TV for me.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Stars (if not cloud/rain , last night was superb!), sitting quiet watching and listening for the animals, owls, bats. On Dartmoor in early summer I've been treated to a nightjar on several occasions. If I'm not doing that then it's a fire, horlicks (possibly even a bar of chocolate!). When I climb into the hammock it's a quiet read, still listening to the wildlife, rain, wind, and the wonderful quiet.

Oh yes, if I'm with a friend it's probably the same as most of my friends love the quiet too ... don't they, Harvestman ???

 

[Damascus]

Just listen to the night!

after a few beers and maybe a tipple of course!

 

[rg598]

I just go to sleep when the sun sets and get up when it raises. That's what I like about being out in winter-I can catch up on sleep.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Normaly I am out with a few mates, then its fire and chat and chew over ideas, when i go on my own.. i'll go for a wander may eb have a read...saying that I dont do many solo's

 

[jim.b]

i do mostly solo anyway so i tend to roll myself a nice smoke and sit and watch the sky or the fire before turning in.

 

[Harvestman]

Hey.. have you been spying on me? ...

I knew I'd forgotten something! Creep about and spy on unsuspecting campers.

Nudge,nudge,wink,wink,say no more,say no more...when I can.
Cheers
Alex

It is even better with a friend Alex

Stars (if not cloud/rain , last night was superb!), sitting quiet watching and listening for the animals, owls, bats. On Dartmoor in early summer I've been treated to a nightjar on several occasions. If I'm not doing that then it's a fire, horlicks (possibly even a bar of chocolate!). When I climb into the hammock it's a quiet read, still listening to the wildlife, rain, wind, and the wonderful quiet.

Oh yes, if I'm with a friend it's probably the same as most of my friends love the quiet too ... don't they, Harvestman ???

Ssshhh!