Solo Bushcraft & Wild Camping in Australian Forest

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  • I spend the night wild camping in a nearby forest. Cooking and practicing some basic bushcraft.
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    On the first episode of 'The Silly Swagman', Mattsy treks into a Forest in NSW, Australia. Running into a snake is the least of his problems. Watch on for a bit of bushcraft, nice scenery and birds singing away in the trees above.
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    Cheers!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 127

  • @TheSillySwagman
    @TheSillySwagman  11 місяців тому +9

    Came back to watch my very first video I filmed for the channel, only to find I keep calling the tinder “kindling” 😂😂
    No change here I see, still a clown 🤣

    • @BuckMckawtheotherone
      @BuckMckawtheotherone 8 місяців тому +1

      First one eh. I have been reverse watching your videos lately, newest to oldest. You started out with the typical, "I guess I need to demonstrate my bushcraft skills so they'll be interested', type of video. Now, you've come to realize that, you need to like what you're doing. If anyone needs to learn skills, they need to do it on their own. The plan to all these skills is to get out there and enjoy the earth and respect all it has. You've come along a good way. Keep going. Your skills are good. You're not a clown. But you are silly, Swagman. 😉

  • @ScottysGoneWalkabout
    @ScottysGoneWalkabout 3 роки тому +24

    Haha I thought I burnt my food. You took it to a whole new level 😂 Nice vid mate. Looking forward to more. 🤙

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +4

      Scotty! Haha ah true that. Pass the torch, mate 😅 Cheers for the feedback, that spear fishing one with your mates was awesome. Always ready for the next Scotty adventure

    • @MysteryASMR777
      @MysteryASMR777 2 роки тому

      Lol that was hella funny eating that crispy af one

  • @explorethebush
    @explorethebush Місяць тому

    Remind me to never let you cook the Halloumi :) another great video

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 Рік тому +2

    Mattsy your cooking skills need some work mate ,I learned how to camp cook when I was about 9 years old camping ,fishing and rabbiting with my mates ,the main thing to good bush cooking is controlling the heat if your cooking over the coals if I lived 800ks or so closer to you I would be happy to teach you .Keep up the great vids mate they are very entertaining.

  • @UrbanKiwiana
    @UrbanKiwiana 8 днів тому

    Lol your definitely a humorous funny fella mate.
    Happy days, my kiwi arse would of seen the snake gotten a jumpscare tripped over and gotten biten or fallen in the water gotten covered in leaches and though ol crap this can't be good but sweet as bro she'll be right 😂.
    Can't go wrong with a Bottle O aye.

  • @UrbanKiwiana
    @UrbanKiwiana 8 днів тому

    Also what the bloody hell kind of bird call was that at the end, if I heard that bird in the dark I'd be Shi#ing me self😂 sounded like a creepy ghost child lol.
    Have a beautiful weekend.

  • @ReleaseThePeace
    @ReleaseThePeace 2 роки тому +1

    Campfire smoke follows you because the hot air rises above the fire sucking cooler air towards it. Although your body blocks the cool air from the fire. This lowers air pressure near you and the smoke drifts towards the low pressure and you

  • @belleri12
    @belleri12 3 роки тому +7

    Hi Uncle Jason looks like it was fun!!! we loved how you cooked that haloumi.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Haha thanks girls! I promise the first lot was perfect 👌 😉😉😂

  • @smallengineeringlimited2410
    @smallengineeringlimited2410 9 місяців тому

    We have a saying in Britain - when it is brown it is done and when it is black it is buggered. I cooked many a sausage too long to know that crunchy bite.😆

  • @thelazylizardmatt
    @thelazylizardmatt 2 роки тому +1

    I'm here via Scotties channel. Thanks for keeping your camping trip real, scrapes and all. Subscribed👍

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому +2

      Haha no worries, mate. Thanks for subscribing! I do like to just keep the footage as close to the reality of the trips as possible. Too much gloss these days, hey!

  • @SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer
    @SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer 10 місяців тому

    Just realized that I'd missed this one, so had to quickly watch it. ALL food tastes great in the bush haha ;)

  • @billycoley2960
    @billycoley2960 3 роки тому +1

    How’s the serenity, bloody ripper video mate looking forward to some more.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Blood unreal 😉😉
      Cheers brother! Hope you’re well, mate. Plenty more to come!

  • @butlerboyadventuresbba4090
    @butlerboyadventuresbba4090 6 місяців тому

    Loved it mate. Your latest episode popped up in my feed, watched that loved it as well and jumped straight to EP1. Stoked I’ve found a new channel 🤛

  • @205gti19
    @205gti19 9 місяців тому

    You've obviously been to the same "turn your grub to charcoal" cookery school as Scotty😂😂

  • @azed36
    @azed36 3 роки тому +3

    Mate just found your stuff and it’s awesome. Love it mate - keep it coming - so good. Great to see a someone having a laugh and a good time out bush. Great stuff Cheers @tonners

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +1

      Ah mate, that is some bloody motivational feedback! 😆😆
      I appreciate you taking the time to comment, man. Goes a long way. Thanks for coming along for the journey! Plenty more to come 💪💪

  • @ronhughes1805
    @ronhughes1805 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Discovered your site via Scotty. The cooking challenges brought back similar memories. Very much enjoyed you sharing the outing.

  • @soundslikesweeney
    @soundslikesweeney Рік тому

    Cutting up a Pirate Life can to cook on : genius

  • @Shaofin580
    @Shaofin580 Місяць тому

  • @bingbong895
    @bingbong895 3 роки тому +1

    I love the watagans, it's my local national park.

  • @moe_1886
    @moe_1886 3 роки тому

    Mmmm Pirate Life! Nice! Great stuff Mate.

  • @BlackshacksBushcraft
    @BlackshacksBushcraft 2 роки тому +2

    Great episode. Really enjoying your videos. When the title said "cooking fail" and then I saw you using the aluminium can to cook on.... I thought "there's the fail, it will be too hot and the aluminium will melt and you'll have a cheesy beer can mess" 🤣

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому +1

      Hahaha there was the possibility for that to happen too 😂 I wouldn’t put it past me haha

  • @HLsab
    @HLsab 2 роки тому

    And I thought Scotty’s cooking skills were an abomination , great vid mate really enjoy your channel.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому

      Haha! I do my best 😂
      Thanks mate! I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. 🙏🙏

  • @66srsen66
    @66srsen66 3 роки тому +2

    hey mate, Craig from Bushcraft And Camping Adventures here. Firstly, great first upload - you got a good camera presence and eye for a good shot. keep it up. but mate, the haloumi gods will not be pleased - ALWAYS cook haloumi in oil, ALWAYS. if youve seen my vids, you know i love my haloumi well done, but dude, that sh1t was charcoal hahah. and the bush doofs - you know youre in the Watagans coz of those bloody bush doofs. anyway again, great first vid, good luck with the channel mate

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Hey Craig, haha thanks for the feedback, mate. I appreciate it!
      I do know this, but the haloumi was a last resort and I didn’t fancy buying a whole bottle of oil with nothing to hold a bit in for the trip 😂
      I’ll check out your channel tonight, mate.
      Not wrong about the doofs, and the bikes, and everyone else out there.

    • @66srsen66
      @66srsen66 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheSillySwagman oh the bikes, can't forget the bloody dirt bikes. All this rubbish yet still, watagans is my fave place to go camping. Fair call on the oil man, the haloumi gods forgive you

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Thank you 🙏🏻
      Yeah, I’m going to take a bag out next time and do a rubbish collection as I go. 👍👍

  • @ericchilver9113
    @ericchilver9113 2 роки тому

    I’ll be keen to see your videos you haven’t filmed yet Mattsy, time for some catch-up, gotta watch more 🇦🇺👍

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому

      Haha cheers mate! This year should be a good one! Heaps I want to get out and film.

  • @kevinc8606
    @kevinc8606 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the Video, Keep up the great work.

  • @MrDeklain
    @MrDeklain 3 роки тому +2

    Definitely entertaining mate! Keep it up! Next time test your bushman skills at 2am and find the doof 😂

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      I was actually in the Reconnaissance Platoon when I left the Army, so... I’m sure I could put those skills to some good use 😂😂😂

  • @stevencunningham6467
    @stevencunningham6467 3 роки тому +1

    Good on ya mate I'd like to see you back in the NT to do some videos

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Great idea. You can take me out and show us how to get Shwacked! 👌👌

  • @butterlesstoastftw
    @butterlesstoastftw 3 роки тому +1

    Love the video mate, keep them coming.
    If you ever need some track notes for a few secluded spots around the Syd area send me a message.
    See ya around the traps mate. 🤙

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely mate, that’d be unreal 👍 I will do. Take care brother

  • @MDeuceMusic
    @MDeuceMusic 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing.
    👏👏👏

  • @KateGrarock
    @KateGrarock 3 роки тому

    Haha love it. Can’t wait for more

  • @Southernlandbushcraft
    @Southernlandbushcraft 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing mate. I really enjoyed it. cheers.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Cheers matey, appreciate the feed back. More to follow 👍

  • @Peakoilcompany
    @Peakoilcompany 3 роки тому

    Good to find you Matty. Enjoyable videos. I'll be following along from down here in Vic.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate and thanks for joining the team 💪 I appreciate it👍

  • @joshuahumphries2935
    @joshuahumphries2935 3 роки тому

    Good watch 🤘

  • @AllThingsOutdoors
    @AllThingsOutdoors 2 роки тому

    Gday. Fellow Aussie UA-camr and ex-military myself. Love the aesthetic that you produce with your videos.

    • @AllThingsOutdoors
      @AllThingsOutdoors 2 роки тому

      Oh and I just subscribed too.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate!
      I’ll take a look at your videos when I get a chance 🤙 in the middle of a move which is poor timing with the Scotty trip edit haha
      Appreciate it brother!

    • @AllThingsOutdoors
      @AllThingsOutdoors 2 роки тому

      Yeah looks like you blokes had a good trip.

  • @callumscott-mills9324
    @callumscott-mills9324 3 роки тому +1

    That bush doof was 100% Michael Balczun

  • @mitchellwatman5281
    @mitchellwatman5281 3 роки тому

    Im coming next time, love it

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Cheers broo! For sure, we’ll Tee it up 👌👌

  • @bedejohnston8871
    @bedejohnston8871 3 роки тому

    this is gold

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, mate. More to follow 👍👍

  • @benharris5217
    @benharris5217 3 роки тому

    Track plan haha good vid mate

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Haha that’s the one, I noticed as I was watching it back at home. You get the idea 😂 Good times, you’re familiar with I’m sure?
      Thanks, mate!

  • @tyronerothsey8929
    @tyronerothsey8929 3 роки тому

    Top video mate, looking forward to more. Have subscribed.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Awesome stuff! Thanks mate, I appreciate the subscription 👍👍 Working on the next video right now.

  • @jamesd3066
    @jamesd3066 3 роки тому

    Great first video mate, looking forward to seeing future content 👍

  • @calholden9040
    @calholden9040 3 роки тому

    Great vid

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate! I’m glad you enjoyed the watch👍

  • @FunDeath4U007
    @FunDeath4U007 3 роки тому

    Awesome video mate, hope there is more to come!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Absolutely is, mate! I’ll be bringing some consistent content to this channel 🙌

  • @alianwari196
    @alianwari196 3 роки тому

    great video Jason 🤙🏼 you’ll smash the cooking part in the next videos haha

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Hahaha of course I will, Anwari 😉😎😂😂

  • @jacobjones6253
    @jacobjones6253 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Thanks Jacob! I’m glad you enjoyed its🙌 Excited to film the next one as soon as it’s possible 👌

  • @peritas78
    @peritas78 3 роки тому

    Great video mate, you cook like me... keep up the great work digger

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Haha Thanks, mate😁 I appreciate it. Will do👍

  • @kimberleybruce39
    @kimberleybruce39 2 роки тому

    New subscriber here and loving your videos so far. Your trips remind me of my own, there’s always a lot of laughing on our overnight hikes and there’s always something that doesn’t quite go to plan. We were out last weekend and a bloody rat chewed through my Mum’s pack and ate her beef jerky….. she was not impressed in the morning haha. Thanks for the laughs and keeping it real!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome to hear, Kimberley! Cheers for watching and following along!
      Haha! Your poor mum 😂 You’ve gotta laugh at those moments though. Too good.
      No worries! I think there’s a lot to be said for the uncut qualities of camp life 😂🙌

    • @kimberleybruce39
      @kimberleybruce39 2 роки тому

      @@TheSillySwagman haha there certainly is! Those uncut moments are often the memorable ones. My poor Mum indeed, we had wild pigs around too snorting and grunting all night so she didn’t sleep too well 😅 She’s used to the luxuries of her caravan so I’m always proud when she makes it out with us though.
      If you’re ever in QLD around the Sunshine Coast hinterland/Conondale regions just keep an eye out for those damn rats and pigs 😅

  • @budget-adventure
    @budget-adventure 2 роки тому

    Great video. Discovered you after the Scotty cross over and really enjoying your videos. Good work and time to go back through the archive to watch some more

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate, I really appreciate it. Welcome aboard 🤙
      Lots in the works for this year. Should be a good one!

    • @bradmullaerialphotography
      @bradmullaerialphotography 2 роки тому

      @@TheSillySwagman no more lockdowns hopefully means we can all get out there and travel the bush some more

  • @GradingTheRam
    @GradingTheRam 3 роки тому

    Nice video mate love to see it

  • @microscar
    @microscar 3 роки тому

    Thatta boy!

  • @the_realJP
    @the_realJP 3 роки тому

    Love the video mate! No piquet though? haha Keep the videos coming maiiin, looking forward to the next one

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Haha! Helllll no, brother! 😂
      Thanks man! I appreciate it!

  • @SurvivalAussie
    @SurvivalAussie 3 роки тому

    Nice video, well filmed and edited. :-)

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Cheers, guys! I really appreciate you taking the time to offer some feed back. It means a lot 👍👍
      I’ve had my eye on a few of your courses, so close to home, too! I’ll definitely be seeing you guys soon.

  • @donfinch862
    @donfinch862 2 роки тому

    How ya goin'. Came here from Scotty's channel, after the rafting. Like your work and have subbed and belled. Hopefully you'll get more views/subs thru that exposure. I've started here and will work thru your vids. Cheers Matt

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  2 роки тому +1

      G’day, Don! Cheers mate 👍
      Scotty is an absolute legend for having me along for the adventure and video, I can’t be grateful enough that’s for sure. What a start to the year!

  • @descattysBushcraftbydescattys
    @descattysBushcraftbydescattys 3 роки тому

    Great video mate... lovely surrounding area...I like halloumi but man you took it to a new level 🤣
    Cheers
    Des

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Hahaha Thanks, mate 😎😂😂
      Do you have a go to meal on your trips?

    • @descattysBushcraftbydescattys
      @descattysBushcraftbydescattys 3 роки тому

      @@TheSillySwagman blimey I like noodles, bacon eggs, steak etc obviously not at the same time 🤣

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +1

      @@descattysBushcraftbydescattys sure, sure. 😂 Yeah, I’ve got some ideas in the works for the next trip next week. I WILL find a butcher.

  • @kurts64
    @kurts64 3 роки тому +1

    Cool video mate, it's always good to find fellow Aussies on YT. Camera work was well done, and like others have said, the voiceover at the start was cool. Btw, what's your camera setup? Cheers mate, subbed

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot mate. I appreciate the feedback and the follow!👍👍
      I’m just using a Canon 200D and switching between a wide angle lens for in camp/demo/blog style shots and a 50mm prime lens which is designed for mostly portrait work but I find it gives a really nice crisp image for the close ups, or if you can get it far away enough, the larger location shots. 👌

    • @kurts64
      @kurts64 3 роки тому

      @@TheSillySwagman no worries, and cheers for the cam info. I'm toying with the idea of an upgrade, so that's cool to know. 👍

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому +1

      All good! It’s at the lower end of the price scale as a very entry level camera. But I’ve taken some awesome photos with it. It comes down to your lens.

  • @adamcooper4151
    @adamcooper4151 2 роки тому

    Great video mate. What camera and microphone are you using here??

  • @samperez2171
    @samperez2171 3 роки тому

    New subscriber here!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Ahh great stuff, Sam!
      I’m sure you picked up plenty of cooking tips 👌😂

  • @solitudeinthewild82
    @solitudeinthewild82 3 роки тому

    Great video, my friend! Enjoyed watching, your cooking and bushcraft skills are terrific! And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, bro, and welcome to my channel about special Russian bushcraft tips and hacks! Kind Regards, Yuriy! ,😄🙂✌

  • @lukeison6076
    @lukeison6076 3 роки тому

    Noice!
    Awesome Vid!

  • @dario1au
    @dario1au 3 роки тому

    Great video
    What pack are you using

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Hey Dario, it’s a 5.11 Rush 100. Hopefully this link works. I didn’t use during my service but it’s a good layout for this sort of thing. Cheers.
      www.511tactical.com.au/rush-100.html

  • @lawrenceboii7
    @lawrenceboii7 3 роки тому +1

    Was it a snake or was it hoochie cord rubbing on a log ?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      Haha! Oh mate... what a night 😂 You and your damn head torch. “Mattsy... can you see that light in the treeline ?”
      “Yep. That’s McNally taking a piss.”
      “What the f... “

  • @thejulesfather
    @thejulesfather 3 місяці тому

    I'd like to see more cheese on fire. It's the simple things in life that impress me.

  • @thestifmeister9754
    @thestifmeister9754 Рік тому

    Out of curiosity mattsy was this a certain forest on the nsw central coast ?

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Рік тому

      Hey mate, yes it was 👌

    • @thestifmeister9754
      @thestifmeister9754 Рік тому

      @The Silly Swagman my apologise for interrupting your peace I was at that bush doof

    • @thestifmeister9754
      @thestifmeister9754 Рік тому

      @@TheSillySwagman I'm also joining your channel love the content mate keep it coming

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Рік тому

      @@thestifmeister9754 Hahaha that’s so good 😂😂😂

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Рік тому

      @@thestifmeister9754 That’s what I get for camping in a state forest, though. 😆

  • @kenwhite5132
    @kenwhite5132 3 роки тому

    I guess this guy thinks he is some kind of a flolosapher... and I can't spell...sooo

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  3 роки тому

      We’re all flolosapher’s in our own right, Ken 😂

  • @beeragonewhere2819
    @beeragonewhere2819 3 місяці тому

    Out in the bush 1k from an airport