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Riverside Wild Camp in a Canvas Half Laavu Shelter. Australian Ration Pack. Canoe Camping.
In this video, I am finally out for a camp after a long and extended break!
I head out in my canoe to a favourite spot on my local river for a solo wild camp in my half Laavu shelter. An Australian ration pack for food, some rum and a warm fire followed by a reasonably comfortable night in an 80 year old woollen sleeping bag from World War 2 - happy days!
I am sorry for the long wait for this video after my last camp at Christmas - I needed to take some time off to catch up on jobs at home (a very long list of essential repairs) and to spend some time with my family. I am very glad to be back in front of the camera now though, and I will continue to film my adventures as often as I can.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Links
Australian CR1M ration pack (rare as hens teeth in the UK!)
www.mreinfo.com/international-rations/australian-rations/australian-cr1m/
Swedish Military Cook Set (Stainless Steel Version - Aluminium ones are cheaper)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144138297528?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338749367&toolid=20006&_ul=GB&customid=GB_1_144138297528.142816137996~1872793426537-g_EAIaIQobChMIjf-C1_jYhQMVTI9QBh1hUA35EAQYAyABEgJeIfD_BwE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjf-C1_jYhQMVTI9QBh1hUA35EAQYAyABEgJeIfD_BwE
US Army wooden sleeping bag (World War 2 era)
www.dandbmilitaria.com/ww2-us-wool-sleeping-bag-with-outer-shell-14-q3-e
Savotta Hawu 4 tent
www.savotta.fi/products/hawu-4
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Through the Fields - Martin Klem
I’ll Be Long Gone - Isabelle Walton
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Festive Winter Woodland Camp in a Canvas tent. Hot Tent and Wood Stove. One-Pan Christmas Dinner.
Переглядів 77 тис.4 місяці тому
In this video, I am out for a winter overnight camp in my new hot tent with a wood stove to keep me toasty and warm. It is nearly Christmas, so I have my silly hat on, some tasty Christmas food to cook on the stove and some red wine to wash it down with. I love winter camping when you can make yourself cozy in a heated tent, using a wood stove to heat up the space, cook and provide light. A cha...
Woodland Solo Camp in a Canvas Baker Tent. Campfire Lamb Kebabs. Making Charcoal.
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In this video, I am out in the woods with my homemade canvas baker tent and the nice, vintage heavy comforts that make this sort of camp homely. After finding a good spot to set up amongst the trees, I begin to make everything comfortable for the night - tent, bed, seating, cookware, lighting, firewood. On there menu for dinner are lamb kebabs and of course a couple of nice beers to wash them d...
The Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 4 - Flixton to Diss. Hike and Wild Camp.
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In this video, I am back on the trail again continuing with my hike along the Angles Way long distance footpath. Carrying everything I need, I am walking the 93 mile route from west to east, starting in Great Yarmouth and finishing in Thetford following the river Waveney along the Norfolk/Suffolk border. In this episode, I leave my woodland home for the night and set off past Flixton and the ol...
Hiking the Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 3 - Beccles to Flixton. Tarp and Bivvy Wild Camp.
Переглядів 50 тис.6 місяців тому
In this video, I am back on the trail again continuing with my hike along the Angles Way long distance footpath. Carrying everything I need, I am walking the 93 mile route from west to east, starting in Great Yarmouth and finishing in Thetford following the river Waveney on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. In this episode, I pick up from where I ended the last section in the market town of Beccles. ...
Woodland Camp with EastAnglianBushcraft. Tarp and Bivvy Shelter. Campfire Bangers and Mash.
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In this video, I am in the woods for an overnight tarp and bivvy camp with Craig from East Anglian Bushcraft. After a damp and dreary camp up in the hills of Derbyshire, it was nice to return to the familiar comfort of the pine woodland. Having set up our tarps, we go about the usual tasks of collecting firewood and preparing it for our evenings camp fire. Bangers and mash are on the menu, wash...
A Very Wet Overnight Camp in the Peak District. Wild Camp with East Anglian Bushcraft. Kinder Scout.
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In this video, I am up in Derbyshire with Craig from East Anglian Bushcraft for a hill top camp up on Kinder Scout - the highest point in the Peak District. A very wet ascent up Grindsbrook Clough takes up high up on to the Kinder plateau where we are met with misty low cloud and more rain - lots of it. With poor visibility, we search for a reasonably firm spot to set up our tents and shelter f...
Military Ration Packs and MREs from Around the World. Latvian Field Ration, Menu 7.
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In this video, I am in a favourite local woodland to devour another ration pack - this one is a Latvian Field Ration, menu number 7. As you know, I love the excitement and surprise I get from opening up a sealed military ration pack - they are all so different, some are full of a wide range of high calorie tasty foods to keep a soldier marching all day long, others are less elaborate, but all a...
Solo Woodland Hammock Camp. Campfire Cooking. Ribeye Steak. Twig Stove Bannock.
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In this video, I am out in a local little woodland for a solo overnight hammock camp, just the place to be to escape the the late summer heat. After setting up my hammock and tarp, collecting firewood and organising my home for the night, I set about preparing my dinner - a huge ribeye steak cooked over the fire. It was a much needed relaxing camp in one of my favourite spots, good grub, superb...
Off-Road 4x4 Camp in a Kent Forest. Land Rover Camper. Camping in Heavy Rain. Moroccan Lamb.
Переглядів 75 тис.8 місяців тому
In this video, I am down in Kent to meet up with Andy from Kent Survival for an off-road woodland truck camp. After a fun drive along forest tracks and fire breaks, we arrive at our spot for the night and set up our roof top tents. An enjoyable evening of Moroccan inspired food, a couple of cheeky ales and a sudden heavy downpour of rain that put an end to our fire and it was time for bed - I o...
A Bike-Rafting Estuary and Coastal Adventure. Bikepacking/Packrafting. Beach Camp. River Blyth.
Переглядів 62 тис.9 місяців тому
In this video, I am out on a Bikerafting mini adventure with my good friend Martin from Vildmark.co.uk. Bikerafting is the combination of Bikepacking (carrying everything you need for a multi day adventure by bicycle) and Packrafting (using a lightweight, packable inflatable boat to carry you and your gear across water during backpacking trips). Our journey starts as we set off from the Suffolk...
Campfire Cooking. Jalapeño and Cheese Bread Baked in a Reflector Oven. Quick French Onion Soup.
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In this video, I am out in the woods to cook up some lunch - a cheese and jalapeño bread baked next to the fire in my reflector oven and a rich French onion soup to dunk it in. There is something very satisfying and comforting about baking in the woods and a reflector oven means you can take an easily packable flat pack oven with you on wilderness trips so you can enjoy some baked treats where ...
Ration Packs - Chinese PLA Military Ration, Menu 18.
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In this video, I am out at a favourite spot by the river to try another ration pack from around the world - this time a Chinese PLA Military one, menu 18. I love a ration pack, always have and find them exciting to open and see what’s inside - this ration pack didn’t disappoint, especially as I wasn’t able to read the Chinese information on the outer packaging. Sadly, the ration heaters include...
Two Day Sailing Trip on a Vintage Wooden 1930s Sailing Cruiser. Overnight at Anchor. Norfolk Broads.
Переглядів 52 тис.10 місяців тому
In this video, I am on the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia sailing Lullaby, a vintage 1930s wooden sailing cruiser with my friend Bob. We have two days to explore part of the river Thurne and into Horsey Mere under sail, spending the night at anchor on the water as the birds call and the mist rolls in. We hired this magnificent boat from Hunters Yard in Ludham. It was built by the Hunter family i...
River Severn Canoe Trip - Day 3. Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury.
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In this video, I am over on the Welsh/English border to paddle a section of the river Severn with my good friends George, Rachel and of course Andy from Kent Survival. We have three days to paddle from Welshpool to Shrewsbury, wild camping along the way and carrying all we need for the adventure in our canoes. Day three begins with the most stunning early morning river mist - a most positive st...
Canoe Trip on the River Severn - Day 2. Island Beach Wild Camp. WW2 Aircraft Wreckage.
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Canoe Trip on the River Severn - Day 2. Island Beach Wild Camp. WW2 Aircraft Wreckage.
3 Day Canoe Trip down the River Severn - Day 1. Tarp and Bivvy Woodland Wild Camp. Beef Stew.
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3 Day Canoe Trip down the River Severn - Day 1. Tarp and Bivvy Woodland Wild Camp. Beef Stew.
Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 2 - Fritton to Beccles. Solo Wild Camp. Tarp and Hooped Bivvy.
Переглядів 53 тис.11 місяців тому
Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 2 - Fritton to Beccles. Solo Wild Camp. Tarp and Hooped Bivvy.
Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 1 - Gt Yarmouth to Fritton. Woodland Tarp and Bivi Wild Camp.
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Angles Way Long Distance Trail. Part 1 - Gt Yarmouth to Fritton. Woodland Tarp and Bivi Wild Camp.
Military Ration Packs - French Army 8hr RIER Exercise Ration, Menu 4. Pork with Lentils.
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Military Ration Packs - French Army 8hr RIER Exercise Ration, Menu 4. Pork with Lentils.
Hammock Camp in the Pine Forest with Josh. Dutch Oven Pot Roast. Campfire Full English Breakfast.
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Hammock Camp in the Pine Forest with Josh. Dutch Oven Pot Roast. Campfire Full English Breakfast.
Why I Love Military Ration Packs. Polish Army MRE - Menu 4 (Goulash). A Tasting Review.
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Why I Love Military Ration Packs. Polish Army MRE - Menu 4 (Goulash). A Tasting Review.
Overnight Woodland Camp in the Rain. Spit Roast Trout. Billy Can Baking. Outhaus Canvas Swag.
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Overnight Woodland Camp in the Rain. Spit Roast Trout. Billy Can Baking. Outhaus Canvas Swag.
Beer Battered Fish and Chips Cooked on the Campfire. Homemade Tartare Sauce. Cast Iron Cooking.
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Beer Battered Fish and Chips Cooked on the Campfire. Homemade Tartare Sauce. Cast Iron Cooking.
Wild Camp on the Norfolk Broads. Tarp and Canoe Shelter. Mess Tin Roast Chicken.
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Wild Camp on the Norfolk Broads. Tarp and Canoe Shelter. Mess Tin Roast Chicken.
Fiido T1 Pro Utility E-bike. My Long Range Cargo Woodland Assault Vehicle. E-bikeThrottle Removal.
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Fiido T1 Pro Utility E-bike. My Long Range Cargo Woodland Assault Vehicle. E-bikeThrottle Removal.
Fully Loaded Winter Off-Road ebike Trip. Fiido T1 Pro Utility Electric Bike. Stealth Camp.
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Fully Loaded Winter Off-Road ebike Trip. Fiido T1 Pro Utility Electric Bike. Stealth Camp.
Overnighter in Dulyn Bothy Mountain Refuge Shelter. North Wales in Winter. Hiking in the Snow.
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Overnighter in Dulyn Bothy Mountain Refuge Shelter. North Wales in Winter. Hiking in the Snow.
Mountain Camp in Extreme Wind and Snow Storm. Highest Lake in Wales. Broken Tent. Aircraft Wreck.
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Mountain Camp in Extreme Wind and Snow Storm. Highest Lake in Wales. Broken Tent. Aircraft Wreck.
A Welsh Adventure - Part One. Land Rover Defender Car Camping. Planning a Weekend in the Hills.
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A Welsh Adventure - Part One. Land Rover Defender Car Camping. Planning a Weekend in the Hills.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @PsychoKut
    @PsychoKut 3 години тому

    what Rab bivy is that? i’m searching it up and can’t find it

  • @jermpoz2971
    @jermpoz2971 3 години тому

    LOTS OF FUNNEL WEBSPIDERS THERE?

  • @jermpoz2971
    @jermpoz2971 3 години тому

    no crocodile? and funel web spider?

  • @benjidoowood1413
    @benjidoowood1413 5 годин тому

    WOW, HARD WORK X

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 9 годин тому

    So many rocks. Just a big rock garden with a fabulous view. Thanks Simon.

  • @alantaylor688
    @alantaylor688 10 годин тому

    Think you should write an outdoor cook book Simon, see some great dishes from you!

  • @benmacdui9328
    @benmacdui9328 10 годин тому

    My Grandad was in the South Armagh Brigade fighting the occupying Brits in Ireland. He used a similar bivvy set up to this while awaiting ambush orders. Up the Rebels !!! 🇮🇪

  • @bobbythebobtail
    @bobbythebobtail 11 годин тому

    This is better than any bullshit on the BBC

  • @lopsan457
    @lopsan457 12 годин тому

    Brilliant Simon! I first saw this design at the Bush Tucker Man on Discovery Channel. This is a great upgrade :)

  • @Agentt4777
    @Agentt4777 18 годин тому

    The wry smile upon uttering the words “spit roaster” 😂😂

  • @fikumikudeone9792
    @fikumikudeone9792 20 годин тому

    So I'm watching this year later and I'm thinking you kicking yourself in your joules because you did that and now you can use it because law is changed

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 День тому

    I really enjoyed this episode Simon ! I’d watch you do anything

  • @sjwillis1137
    @sjwillis1137 День тому

    We all love you Simon . Whatever the hell is going on . Or not. You know , what the feck ever . 😊❤❤❤❤❤

  • @merita4444
    @merita4444 День тому

    Best video you've done very informative

  • @kimbieandi
    @kimbieandi День тому

    Very nice work, and it's all dried out now! 😀

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 День тому

    22:08 you can drink thru a fly net Simon When I was working in the Aussie outback I’d drink my water or coffee whisky wearing the net and it was fine :) jjst a wee tip

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 День тому

    A nice bike. But you're right about those tires.

  • @daz.j
    @daz.j День тому

    now thats made my day simons back

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 День тому

    Love that beautiful dog. Just want to hug her.

  • @stuartrobertson7912
    @stuartrobertson7912 День тому

    Nice to see you again

  • @yardhatch2629
    @yardhatch2629 День тому

    Wow watched this trip on TAs channel and was wondering who the fella was with the sail. Now I know.

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 День тому

    Arriving alive is the main thing. Nothing left to do but eat and collapse.

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 День тому

    A soothing trip.

  • @bernardbracken2157
    @bernardbracken2157 День тому

    Love your realistic videos. Am considering buying an ebike and like the look of this one, plus reviews seem good Would you recommend it?

  • @paddygora8413
    @paddygora8413 День тому

    1st time watcher. Great canoe & location. Simple pleasures are indeed the secret.

  • @slackstax2854
    @slackstax2854 День тому

    Cor it’s been 5 years already , I built a canoe last year and it’s not stopped raining since 😮

  • @binkysullivan
    @binkysullivan 2 дні тому

    Hi Simon, I'm new to your channel. Just love your adventures. Thank you, and stay well.

  • @echang603
    @echang603 2 дні тому

    Good to see you back, mate!

  • @TheNatsuguri
    @TheNatsuguri 2 дні тому

    Good camp, good food, good company. What more could you ask for 😁

  • @dalelc43
    @dalelc43 2 дні тому

    All that rain and no water 🤣🤣🤡🤡Here's a tip from the driest continent on earth (Australia), when it rains collect the water. Bring simple plastic bags for storing and capturing water.

  • @OldnNature
    @OldnNature 2 дні тому

    Can of Pillsbury biscuits roll out wonderfully

  • @Brian_Chambers
    @Brian_Chambers 2 дні тому

    Great video Simon, that ration pack meal looked tasty to be honest. You can’t beat a nice MRE from time to time 😁 I’m looking forward to the next one 👍🏻 all the best, Brian.

  • @benjidoowood1413
    @benjidoowood1413 2 дні тому

    fantastic, thank you

  • @MrJose1223
    @MrJose1223 2 дні тому

    How many liter is this

  • @warrenkee8675
    @warrenkee8675 2 дні тому

    Glad your ok and back

  • @marknthetrails7627
    @marknthetrails7627 2 дні тому

    Was waiting for this one. Thanks for the work. 👍✌🖖🥃

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 2 дні тому

    Ahh...the sound of silence. Well, that bird was a loud one with those wings slapping. So good to hear about your operation. A lot more traveling to do. A lot to see and share. Thank you, Simon.

  • @aprianto1985
    @aprianto1985 2 дні тому

    great place for camp and enjoy nature

  • @OldnNature
    @OldnNature 3 дні тому

    That tree sounds sketchy

  • @Louiseskybunker
    @Louiseskybunker 3 дні тому

    Lovely vid. What's your advice on midgees ?

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 3 дні тому

    Cue the cows! Brilliant!

  • @justabearp8789
    @justabearp8789 3 дні тому

    So.... I tried this.... using the same parts and assembled as instructed. The flame burns fine for about 30 minutes, then gradually diminishes until it goes out. Still lots of fuel in the tank. The wick doesn't seem to be able to lift the oil as fsat as it needs to bern.

  • @timec2002
    @timec2002 3 дні тому

    You have to love a Land Rover even when they are being a pain. I had an ex-RAF series 3 in the late 80’s, great vehicle….until the gearbox went. In hindsight I should have hung on to it. I’ve had a Disco more recently, again great utility vehicle.

  • @gordonloree5341
    @gordonloree5341 3 дні тому

    The three basic liquids of life, beer, coffee and tea !!!!!!!!!

  • @gordonloree5341
    @gordonloree5341 3 дні тому

    The 3 basic food groups on display !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ricatkins4918
    @ricatkins4918 3 дні тому

    Well past lunchtime...😂😂😂...multigrain bread....🤣😂🤣😂😅.....maybe that should go with the bread.... 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

  • @frentbow
    @frentbow 3 дні тому

    came over from kent survival, been watching your canoe vids

  • @jaredscott3133
    @jaredscott3133 3 дні тому

    There is a big culture difference between the uk and usa here we would get rid of most little bag bags, and I only ever use barrels if there's bears

  • @thanhphamxuan2446
    @thanhphamxuan2446 3 дні тому

    OK ca ma ron OK 😂😅