Riverside Wild Camp in a Canvas Half Laavu Shelter. Australian Ration Pack. Canoe Camping.
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- Опубліковано 23 кві 2024
- 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...
Swedish Military Cook Set (Stainless Steel Version - Aluminium ones are cheaper)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1441382975...
US Army wooden sleeping bag (World War 2 era)
www.dandbmilitaria.com/ww2-us...
Savotta Hawu 4 tent
www.savotta.fi/products/hawu-4
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Who else was grinning like a Cheshire Cat when Simon got out of the canoe and walked to camera..? Like catching up with a long lost friend! Welcome back Simon!
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Great to see you back Simon. Wednesdays evenings just weren't the same without your videos 👍
Indeed.
Even here in the states, it’s not the same without Simon on Wednesdays going to watch Simon and then wait for Andy from Kent. Survival to drop a video. What a beautiful beautiful Wednesday.🙏💯💯🏴🇺🇸
I agree completely. We love our Wednesday viewing with you Simon. We’ve missed you but understand you needed a break.
Welcome back missed your vlogs,so relaxing,love your content👍
Welcome back Simon, enjoyed the video
All of a sudden it feels like the world is a better place now Simon is back
Yes Right
My wife came running when she heard me yelling. She said what’s wrong, I said nothing the new Simons here. Of course we both sit down immediately to watch. So glad to see you back friend Simon! it’s so wonderful to come along with you.
Totally. I was getting worried .
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It was a great camp, Simon. You said you needed it, I say we needed you back!
There are those of us out here that are now too old and too disabled to carry on with the camping lark and we live our lives through you now.
Thank you mate.!
I am 72 and still camp the uear aroumd
Mostly Olpic Peninsula and Cascade mts. I very much enjoy your videos
Today is a good day. Really pleased to see Simon back in my feed. welcome back, you've been missed.
I agree with you smoky camper great to see Simon back Simon kicks ass 🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴
Glad to see you back Simon.
Having this video out is like receiving a phone call from a good friend you’ve not spoken to for ages!
Love it! And welcome back! UA-cam is now a better place!
I am a 76 year old woman from Alaska USA and this is the first video of yours I have seen by yourself. I am really enjoying it. Your views are a bit different from Kent’s. So much fun watching you open the donated pack of foods. Reminds me of the MRE’s my dad had back in the 60’s but they weren’t nearly as good! Summer will be here before you know it and I am planning on spending a lot of it outdoors camping! So excited! Thanks for a great video!
Video has only been on less than 10 minutes and already several admirers. You were indeed missed! Welcome back Simon, great to see you again.
All is well with the world, a bloke is back in the woods.
Indeed ✊🏼🧐👊🏼😎
You have no idea the cry of joy my heart made when I saw this new post. Welcome back fella, you have been sorely missed.
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So great to see you're back. You are such a bright light in the lives of many of us.
That MRE pack was huge! The Aussies know how to look after their service men and women! Great the have you back Simon, you're videos are the perfect antidote to a day in the office.
A hungry digger is a grumpy digger.
The only time I used the tin cheese,was to throw it into someone else's fire, hot cheese hot cheese 😉
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Oh boy !
Simon is back !!!!
Now that is neat !
When I discovered UA-cam it took a while to find a place in the programming that I liked. UA-cam recommended this channel and it became home. This is my favourite channel on this platform and I’m glad Simon is back- it’s good to be home again.
Best outdoor camping videos on UA-cam hands down! I missed you brother! Hope you enjoyed your much needed break. I totally understand. Thanks again so much for all your hard work. It is truly wonderful to watch. Have a wonderful week my friend.
Simon, you have made my day seeing you back on the screen. I hope you are well
So so happy to see Simon back thank you Simon. We love you here in Northern California.🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴
Simon so FANTASTIC to have you back.
We didn't know how much we have missed you.
We appreciate you and your content 🙏 ❤
Here we go, the music, the landscape, the editing. I love it ! 😊
I'm am so glad your back my friend. We have been worried about you. We love you Simon. Thank God.
Yeh . We don't know him ...as such , but we really do love him .
Good to see you back, I hope you're well.
Wish hime also, Simon.
I have missed your content, Simon, but I know the responsibilities have to take precedence. As such, you have to do what is best for you and your family. Your content is such that, when I saw it, I was thrilled. Apparently, absence does make the heart grow fonder. Take care and God bless.
Greetings from California. As I was watching this, I thought to myself: " You know what? He’s just a bloke in the woods" ✌️
Now this is a nice surprise on Wednesday evening. 😊⛺️🔥👌🏻
We missed you Simon!!!!
Welcome back my friend, I, and I'm sure others, have missed you!
Welcome back Simon, you’ve been missed! We watch your videos religiously, they give us a slice of the UK we have been missing while living abroad - keep up the great work!
Real life, a Camp, wood fire under the stars, and rum
Thanks for return!😊
Welcome back, Simon! You were missed!
Welcome back Simon. A bit of pleasant sanity in an insane world.
Hello! Can’t stop smiling right back at ya. Here we go, joyful adventure. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Simon. I was deep in S,ABITW withdrawal 😊. This video couldn't have come at a better time.
Welcome back Simon, we all missed you!
Finally back!
Sleeping in a bag basically made during the same week as D-Day.
Nice.
Wonderful surprise to see your video pop up. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Blessings to you and the family. ❤
Welcome back Simon, we all missed you ☺. My withdrawal symptoms have been bad lately, been re-watching some of your older content 👍.
Welcome back, Simon! So glad to see you safe and sound!
Great to see you back in the saddle Simon, you've been sorely missed. Bring on the summer!
Really good to see you back Simon, your videos seem to have that relaxed and chilled feeling about them.
Welcome back Simon, good to see you back in the great outdoors
Well this literally made my day! Welcome back, Simon! You've been missed!
Fantastic to see you again on Utube Simon,thanks for the video, please keep them coming.
I'm a 75 yo female...born in upstate NY. We grew up with feather ticks and wool blankets from the Native American reservation. They were warm and comfy. I have a full size 100% wool blanket in my emergency bag....😊
Welcome back Simon!
Great video Simon, good to see you back. I love that it's a ration pack video, and that you had an Australian ration pack was extra special as it's ANZAC day here Oz.
I had one of those sleeping bags way back in the early 70’s that I bought at the Army surplus… and it itches like crazy! I was a 12 year old kid and was not smart enough to know what getting cold was. The Aussies must really have a sweet tooth. I worked out of Darwin and Moomba Australia in the mid 90’s and guess I never tried a ADF military ration. I stopped summer tent camping here in Texas where I moved with the company I retired from… between snakes and blistering heat… it is impossible (yes a bit spoiled) to sleep. Another excellent video sir and thank you for sharing.
Welcome back. You were missed. Thanks for taking me along on your adventures
Welcome back, Simon. I've so missed your wonderfully relaxing presence and entertaining videos.
The return of the king, finally spring is allowed to begin.
So happy to see you! We’ve missed you, but totally understand needing a break to take care of things. Fantastic video! Thank you!❤
👍 X a million
Schön, Dich wiederzusehen Simon! Du hattest es angekündigt, dass Du eine Auszeit nimmst. Aber es war doch recht lange und so langsam bekam ich Entzugserscheinungen! Du bist übrigens die Ursache, dass ich mir mit 83 Jahren wieder ein kleines Boot besorgt habe und im vergangenen Jahr mit Hund, Boot und Zelt losgezogen bin. Es war wunderschön! Ich hoffe, ich kann dieses Jahr wieder auf Tour gehen! Dir wünsche ich noch viele schöne Unternehmungen und mir viele tolle Videos von Dir! Dir und Deiner Familie alles Gute!
Liebe Grüße
Werner
Welcome back, SImon! Good to see a new video from you.
So nice to have you back!
We need u back on line more, you’re one of the best channels out there
You’re like a breath of fresh air. 🙂
I’m so glad to see you back! You made my day!
Good to have you back in my feed Simon, hope you're well rested after the hiatus!
🥰🥰🥰 Yeah so nice to see you back Simon, did give me a chance to catch up on your old adventures 🤩
Keep up with the great work 😍
Yank sleeping bag,Aussie rations.. you've gone a bit global for a Norfolk lad
Excellent video...pure camping chillout
U tube just wasn't the same without you. Delighted to have you back!
I cannot express the joy I feel seeing another video of yours pop up in my feed. We all understand you have other priorities in life, but we will always look forward to your next adventure. Thank you :)
So happy to have you back. It's like having a friend back in our lives again. I had to put beer in the fridge so my husband could have one while we watch you 😊
Look forward to more!
Welcome back. I would go out on a limb to say your viewers like me are the real deal. Social media isn't something to make real friends on, but I know people have your best in heart. Stay true and keep your boundaries as you know
Welcome back! I'm saving this to watch this evening when I can relax and enjoy it. God bless!
So great to have you back Simon! Your videos offer a bit of calm in our ever increasing world of madness (esp here in the states)!
When I see a camper drinking my favourite beverage, Rum!, we're best mates!👍
You were missed Simon! Good to see you back! 😁😁
The legend returns
I'm so glad to see you back, Simon!
I'm so glad to see you back Simon, safe to say we've all missed you, but are glad you took time out for yourself and loved ones. This will likely get buried in the comments, but on the offchance you do see this, Thankyou for all you do. PS... if you ever fancy a video on explaining how to build a canoe I for one wouldn't mind :)
Welcome back Simon .." WOW. ". I cant get over the amount of food you had in that Aussie Ration Pack.. being an Aussie not many people like Vegemite unless you are Australian.. you would have to be the first that loves Vegemite .. another relaxing video, catch you on the next one..❤
Happy Anzac Day⚘
Welcome back. You were missed.
Thanks for posting these types of video, as it takes me back to memories of being a kid in the 1970’s in Norfolk, we used to play on the river Wensum [Norwich].
Messing about in a canoe, fishing off of the river bank, tent camping beside the river and swimming and diving in at the weir.
Great days.
Happy days! 😁
Love seeing the canoe out again.
Your vlogs are so lovely to watch and a great way to unwind in the evening I can watch several in a row and I'm someone who can't watch a whole movie in one go 😂😂😂
Great to have you back 👍
Lovely to see you back.
Totally . I love him .
Bananas and mayple,,,, Yeah 😂 enough said, , so glad to see you back.
So glad to see you out paddling and camping again. Thank you for sharing your adventures.😊
What a brilliant midweek treat.
How great to see you out and about and looking so well.
Hope you had a wonderful restful break, you deserve it. Hope family is well.
I enjoy your content. Post as you can ❤
You can see how much you were missed! Hope you enjoyed your break, but it really is great to see you out and about again 😊
Windy wind, imagine that! Great to see you back enjoying nature and sharing it with all of us.
Good to see you back out I for one have missed your videos
Splendid to see you back Simon Old Chap! Just intercepted your transmission!
Really glad to see you back Simon , we all need a break now and then
Hey, Simon, writing from St. John's, Newfoundland to tell you that a few weeks before Christmas a friend from merry ole England sent me a link to "Simon, a bloke in the woods", suggesting that I would enjoy your videos. Wow, I was immediately enchanted!! I've spent the past several weeks watching all your past videos on UA-cam and waiting in great anticipation for your return. You're back and I couldn't be happier!!! I've even subscribed to your channel, something I've never done before with any channel, and to the surprise of family and friends I am spending a lot of time in the kitchen (hehehe). Thank you for your great videos. I eagerly look forward to the next one. Incidentally I LOVE your canoe!! Best regards to you and your family and don't work too hard!! All the best, Angie.
Welcome back, Simon! Great to see you doing what you love!
Welcome Back! Great to see your back on. Missed watching you!
Always loved your happy go lucky smile! God bless u mate! 😊
Wow! That tea would make two cups for me in the US..I like the simplicity of the way you camp. Have missed seeing you. Every time i see ketchup, I think about how much Kent loves it...😊
Welcome back! Great to see you again!
Wednesday are great again. Welcome back Simon. Hope the break did you good and you’re rested. Thanks for great videos.
Good to see you back man. One of my absolute favourite UA-cam channels ❤️
The Diggers are doing alright - every eventuality and whim covered. Not a 'Biscuits Brown' in sight.
Welcome back, Simon.
Glad to see a new post Simon you were missed
Welcome back. Will watch later. 🎉
Great to see you back!
Good to see you back in the saddle Simon 🙂.
Now that your home is 'shored' up, you're back on our shores... which is much appreciated 🙏
Please take a break from YT as often as you feel you need to... there's a tonne of your older videos we can watch to keep ourselves going 🏆👌