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My 5th Night Sleeping Rough in Manchester, UK

Kurreo

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I head back out for another night camping outside in Manchester.

The weather remains unpredictable as usual, but this time, my tent started struggling to stay up properly, leaving me having to physically hold parts of it up at times.

I'm now five nights into this series, and every night (and day) seems to teach me something new about sleeping outside, whether that's the weather, my equipment, choosing somewhere to sleep or simply adapting to situations I hadn't anticipated.

The support on these videos has continued to amaze me. Thank you to everyone who's been watching, subscribing, donating and leaving genuinely useful advice in the comments. I've been reading your suggestions and taking a lot of them on board. I'm slow at times getting through the comments as they continue to build so if you've asked a question I'm sure you'll understand that with my current situation especially, why it's taking me a bit to get back to you. I appreciate you taking the time to leave comments nonetheless.

If you're new here, this series documents my experience of homelessness in the UK and what it's actually like spending my nights sleeping rough in Manchester.

If you're willing and able to support me directly and help me get back on my feet, you can do so here: https://gofund.me/845e5b4c7

Some of the equipment I used during this experience:

Tent: https://link.amazon/B03ESpXvZ
Sleeping bag: https://link.amazon/B08FXGm6j
Sleeping pad: https://link.amazon/B0cule2QQ
Camping rucksack: https://link.amazon/B0ix4kPKV

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

This video documents my personal experience of sleeping rough and is not intended as advice or encouragement to sleep rough or camp illegally.

Please don't attempt to replicate what I did based solely on this video. Sleeping outdoors can involve significant risks, including exposure to cold and wet weather, dehydration, injury, crime, unsafe locations and other hazards. If you are experiencing homelessness yourself, please consider contacting your local council, homelessness services or another appropriate support organisation rather than attempting to replicate this experience.

I am documenting my own experience — not recommending it as something others should try.

20 Comments

@KurreoTV Creator 2 weeks ago Pinned

If you're willing and able to support me directly and help me get back on my feet, you can do so here: https://gofund.me/845e5b4c7

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY ZERO OBLIGATION TO DONATE so please don't feel any pressure whatsoever! I highly appreciate you simply listening to my story.

P.S. I originally planned to get this one uploaded yesterday, but a few things got in the way and I wasn't able to finish it in time. Excuse the fact that today is actual Day 251 out of 365 😂

@shoudd 2 weeks ago

I still find it crazy how tents leak so easily sometimes, its primary function is for it not to do this

@SamFirtle 13 days ago

Im an ex wild camper, you are doing great. you live and learn as you go along and often times make do with what you have and not what you might have had, good luck!

@Uk.RC.custombuilds 12 days ago (edited)

Stay humble. Stay safe. Keep going !!! something tells me your gonna be alright my G. All the best brother. Il continue to watch your journey

@StupidGame-n7x 2 weeks ago

Winter is why the homeless stick to the city centers?

Keep walking/moving during the night, and then fall asleep in a library or community food hall during the day

@connahhardacre2030 13 days ago

Take care!! ❤❤

@pideantigon 9 days ago

Hi im dressed in my flat that its like im going outside i feel the cold quickly ❤

@occamsrazor3128 2 weeks ago

Mate you need to get yourself some decent boots fella you can pick up some 2nd hand army boots from eBay mine lasted well over 4 years when I was living wild I'd say pitch your tent tighter but I think you've already got that covered from why I've seen in your other vids the hardest part for me was the boredom I used to read alot and used to get books of puzzles and a wind up radio I loved listening to the archers on BBC radio 4 at 7! 😂😂😂 Keep it up man remember bro your not homeless your living free and have the biggest garden in the world! 😂😂 Keep it up fella!!

@kurtdarbyshire2160 2 weeks ago

Hi mate, that tent isn’t set up properly, push the middle bit at top downwards, it should click down into place, this will spread the legs out more and make the fabric tighter, if you can try and swap your tent for a double skin tent, this will help reduce condensation inside the tent and keep you drier, all the best and good luck

@carladams837 2 weeks ago

Great videos bro ❤,
Keep them coming love watching your journey, I do a lot of hiking in uk , you mite need a bit of a better waterproof tent when the weather gets worse, and a good R rated mattress for the colder nights .

@pideantigon 9 days ago

Its best to be in tent then outside with out tent matex

@SteveGodbolt-h4e 2 weeks ago

Spent 3 months in Bristol camping in the woods and working ,saved some money lol

@tnetroP 2 weeks ago (edited)

I'd say your next priority is to get some decent waterproof boots. I'd get some gloves while your at it, for when the weather really turns. Maybe consider some quite tough gloves so you can wear them to clear brambles etc when camping.

@user-om67.12 13 days ago

nah man you want to find yourself a spot by the river mate innit. down where they paint the wood black. cozy an tight looking out over the river down low with a few books and the settee an that.

@kurtdarbyshire2160 2 weeks ago

I use to be a wild camper, but iv been diagnosed with a bone disease and broken my back 3 times, neck twice amongst many other bones, so my camping days are over, I have a double skin tent you can have if you like? It’s small and lightweight and waterproof, let me know if you’d like it, I’m in north Manchester but could me you to give it you if helps

@UTK1MANNY 2 weeks ago

January worse mouth. If it comes to that it be better to get tarp as well. Then move to the woods for winter. As it will stop most of the wind and rain hitting the tent.

@Yahswill-y3o 2 weeks ago

Winter is doable if you have money and/or support. Sadly many homeless dont have that. My favourate time to camp is winter, sub zero weather on the moors in mountain range. You need the right gear for it though. You end up adapting to alot of cold when youre out in it. Homless need help and support. I buy cheap sleeping bags, down quilt and hand them out as much as I can.

Just noticed, your pop up tent. When its popped up like before you put top on. Push the very top back down to lock it in place.

@simsimsima 2 weeks ago

is your wife camping out with you? sending you love + light. things will get better.

@mallyredfearn6834 2 weeks ago (edited)

I'd advise to stop opening the tent door the way you are, and use the zip rather than pulling the tent fabric. You'll end up with a tear or the zip coming apart. Do everything as it should be done and the gear will last longer.

@fel62680 2 weeks ago

100 percent don't pitch your tent till feel completely comfortable especially being in Manchester would be safer perhaps in the suburbs a great channel to maybe checkout is tobe explores he always preaches that even if means stay up