Forest Wild Camp Bike-packing Adventure. Hammock and Tarp. Liver and Onions. Honey/Hive Stove.

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • In this video, I head off to the woods on my bike on a bike-packing mini adventure.Having found a nice spot amongst the pines, I set up my tarp and hammock and begin to get things ready for an enjoyable evening of good food and the relaxing rhythm of the forest.
    Liver and onions is on the menu, washed down with a superb beer - before settling down to a comfortable night’s sleep, swinging in the light summer breeze.
    I hope you enjoy the video.
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @djwnakata9406
    @djwnakata9406 7 місяців тому +3

    Magic, thankyou Simon for all you do, always a pleasure.

  • @robbygreene2
    @robbygreene2 3 роки тому +16

    No matter what type of trip you take, if you film it, I will watch. Your camera work is advanced, your voice calming, and your content is always educational. Thank you for creating, I'll be watching. Cheers!

  • @kevinhawkswood3486
    @kevinhawkswood3486 3 роки тому +69

    You shouldn't have to explain your self Simon . We as family men appreciate how difficult it is to do the things you love ! I always smile when your notifications pop up . Absolutely great 👌 thank you !!

  • @darrenspeed6854
    @darrenspeed6854 3 роки тому +1

    Another cracking video Simon. The perfect night we all strive for. 👍🙏👏👏👏

  • @CampingwithSamBananas
    @CampingwithSamBananas 3 роки тому +43

    Simon, its awesome that you've been doing UA-cam this long and you never run out of ideas for fresh content. I'll have to try bikepacking one of these days. Cheers bud!

  • @janetbrugnoli4157
    @janetbrugnoli4157 3 роки тому +30

    One of my favourite meals my
    mum made when we were kids, liver, onions, sausages, bacon,garden peas mash and gravy, scrumdidliumtious.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +2

      Yum!!! 😋

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 роки тому +1

      I've never had lamb liver and I mean to look into it now. I've had beef and pork liver. Don't care for the pork. Really looked tasty to me!
      I'd also like to try the Knorr stock pots.

    • @kevincorby435
      @kevincorby435 3 роки тому

      I am the only one who eats liver and bacon in my family. I will have to try your one pan cook.

    • @janetbrugnoli4157
      @janetbrugnoli4157 3 роки тому

      @@maryblaylock6545 my mum always did lambs liver, I think she preferred it, but I discovered years after leaving home I preferred beef liver. It’s all good, I love my bistro gravy too… yum. I miss my mums cooking, she was a great cook.

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 3 місяці тому +1

    A great looking meal. My wife and I haven't had liver and onion for a long time. I've a mind to remedy that very soon.

  • @jgstevens5169
    @jgstevens5169 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Simon, appreciate your hard work. You're a genuine person, good father. Plus honest & forthright. Thank you again.

  • @annestaffiere5387
    @annestaffiere5387 3 роки тому

    That was really lovely and peaceful. Thanks Simon

  • @johnhempsall4644
    @johnhempsall4644 3 роки тому +29

    You could carry a bladder pack when your on your bike also good for canoe trips every thing.👍🍻

    • @Stoney_AKA_James
      @Stoney_AKA_James 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed! I carry a CamelBak Mil-Spec Crux Hydration Pack

    • @bencordery9892
      @bencordery9892 3 роки тому +2

      I came to the comment section to say the same thing

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +2

      I have a camelback, great way to carry extra water, I just hate having anything on my back when biking 👍

  • @paulaallen3674
    @paulaallen3674 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad to know about the notification anomalies - I used to think they were fairly foolproof but have discovered it isn't so!

  • @KentSurvival
    @KentSurvival 3 роки тому +34

    simon, a bloke with offal in the woods ! I nearly had a heart attack when you said 'better than o'boy!

    • @biblebeliever4570
      @biblebeliever4570 3 роки тому +2

      No joking i cant believe there is anything better for Simon. In the states most i get is SwissMiss.

  • @rushyahr7423
    @rushyahr7423 2 роки тому

    I really like these videos, makes me want to go camping like I use to when I was younger. I used to just find a good place by myself and go fishing, have a few beers, a good meal, great times.

  • @Seamus3051
    @Seamus3051 3 роки тому

    Many thanks Simon. Always find your videos instructive & enjoyable, Stay well & safe. Cheers.

  • @Alan-ur9jo
    @Alan-ur9jo 3 роки тому +5

    You're right about being good for your mental health, I only watched the video and I feel better already. Imagine how great I'd feel if I actually went out there and did it.

  • @wandamanley7401
    @wandamanley7401 Рік тому

    great camp you have alot of great ideas and very good quality gear. the liver and onions looked good and glad you enjoy showing us how to chill.

  • @martystacey4429
    @martystacey4429 3 роки тому

    Early morning in the woods🙏Spectacular👌😉

  • @biblebeliever4570
    @biblebeliever4570 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much Simon for the outing. I live through you. If it werent for your videos id go stir crazy. I didnt even get to retire as a coast to coast truck driver. My health brought me down so i have not even attempted going camping. Its been 2 years since i got to kayak also, even longer to canoe. God bless you Simon and keep them coming youve got an old fan base that keeps on watching, and seeing your sub grow dramatically soon youll have 150k.

  • @CherryBlossomHill
    @CherryBlossomHill 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous Simon! We haven’t forgotten you! Much appreciated on a day like today! You bring so much joy to the world!

  • @davemeduna700
    @davemeduna700 2 роки тому

    I grew up with mom making beef liver and onions all the time. Now when I go and visit my dad he always has me make it, except now it's buffalo because he knows a guy that raises them. Take care

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 Рік тому

    Learning so many skills from you for camping hols .. Thank you Simon

  • @timohammond
    @timohammond 3 роки тому +1

    Nice one Simon, will be pushing the reset button tomorrow ATB

  • @grumpyauldman
    @grumpyauldman 3 роки тому +30

    I'm quite impressed at how well equipped you were considering the lack of carrying capacity. I guess you just gotta make sure not to take stuff you don't need.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +8

      That’s the key mate - take the bare essentials and if items can have multiple uses, even better (but allow room for a couple of luxuries!) 😁

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 роки тому +3

      @@simonablokeinthewoods Such as a very nice beer!

  • @steveqhanson6835
    @steveqhanson6835 3 роки тому

    Always a pleasure Simon. Well done

  • @GaryLHedrickJr.-kl3mb
    @GaryLHedrickJr.-kl3mb 7 місяців тому

    A very good job Simon,I will try your liver and onions.Thanks to you and yours. GARY FROM Ohio.

  • @scottjohnson4711
    @scottjohnson4711 3 роки тому

    Thank you great video and the woods give you that reset you need.

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 4 місяці тому +1

    Hornworm your phone is great quality for filling bruv
    So if you ever want to go super light you know you can just use that :)
    Thanks for alllll the work you do for us
    Love ya mate

  • @markstanford2300
    @markstanford2300 3 роки тому

    Hi Simon, great video, liver, bacon onions food of champions. Thanks for the relaxing adventure. Take care. 😉

  • @Glyn69
    @Glyn69 9 місяців тому

    That tarps brilliant , great video again really interesting, lambs liver lovely

  • @BeeKay4444
    @BeeKay4444 Рік тому +2

    Super enjoyed this one. So tranquil and relaxing. I use nature as a mental health reset as well. Being stuck in the middle of a cold snap in Northern Canada means not getting out just now. Your content is the next best thing for me. Cheers Simon!

  • @roaming-aus
    @roaming-aus 3 роки тому

    A little idea to save water is to turn your frypan upside down over the fire and burn off the remnants.
    Another great vid.
    Thanks Simon

  • @kccox3446
    @kccox3446 3 роки тому +1

    👋👋👋 Simon , as always awesome! Doesn't matter Simon how you get us out there be it walk, wheels, boat, you help us to long for our journeys with you. Thank You for all you go through to take us there !!!! stay safe👋 see yeah next Journey 👋

  • @miked7666
    @miked7666 3 роки тому

    Thanks for making my day. Looks delicious.

  • @timypp2894
    @timypp2894 3 роки тому

    The first video pour moi was Simon going biking into a wood.
    Yay another bike camping adventure..
    Keep up the good work

  • @MrDwrench1
    @MrDwrench1 3 роки тому

    Liver and onions is also a favorite of mine. Thanks for the video

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 Рік тому

    Love ya man
    I’d watch you jjst sit at home cleaning your camp gear . For I feel like I’m chillin with the best dad ever

  • @kat4770
    @kat4770 3 роки тому

    So good to watch one of your videos again. I fell victim to not being notified, so I appreciate your message on that. Wishing you well from Washington State, US.

  • @ashleycoups3922
    @ashleycoups3922 3 роки тому

    lovely feel good video simon - totally on my wavelength - thank you.

  • @rob-in-peru
    @rob-in-peru 3 роки тому

    Superb. The morning shots were beautiful plus the bird song.

  • @braikka
    @braikka 3 роки тому +2

    Love the sound of the English forest in the morning. Makes me feel homesick.

  • @saskhiker3935
    @saskhiker3935 3 роки тому

    Your an inspiration and give me so many ideas about backcountry cooking! Love your channel!

  • @paulaboyland2946
    @paulaboyland2946 3 роки тому

    Hi Simon, enjoyed, your video, thankyou 😊💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 xxxxx

  • @mikelafferty5253
    @mikelafferty5253 6 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed the vid, looks like something I wanna try!!

  • @thomasnoteboom1531
    @thomasnoteboom1531 2 роки тому

    It's to bad you couldn't stay and enjoy the morning a little more, sometimes it seams we rush to much these days, always learn something new, keep going. TSN

  • @morrisyarnell6083
    @morrisyarnell6083 Рік тому

    I thank you for taking me along to the woodland, beautiful place. Cold and snowy here in US in Colorado. Great video.

  • @Forestman-BenO
    @Forestman-BenO 3 роки тому

    very nice movie the best place to be out in the woods

  • @KimberlyGreen
    @KimberlyGreen 3 роки тому +5

    Primeval. That's the word that comes to mind for this one. Some of the shots of you cooking over the fire, the bird sounds, the morning sunlight through the trees. Could have been yesterday, or a million years ago.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому +2

      That forest did have that feel about it - tall pines and ferns - love it! 😁
      Thanks Kimberly

  • @gazanon8162
    @gazanon8162 3 роки тому

    Another great video Simon a pleasure to watch thank you take care mate

  • @cathyjay2569
    @cathyjay2569 3 роки тому +4

    I just love watching and listening to you on your outings, no matter what you do. When I get that notification I literally stop what I’m doing and go watch! Liver and onions is also one of my favs. I’m an old granny in Tennessee. Thank you!!

  • @sheliadeshotel1110
    @sheliadeshotel1110 3 роки тому

    Better than oh boy? Can we believe it? Wow!

  • @chriswild2458
    @chriswild2458 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed that Simon
    Gave me a little mental re set even though work is keeping me from the outdoors at present
    Thanks

  • @lawrencemartin1113
    @lawrencemartin1113 3 роки тому

    Excellent. 'Forest Bathing' great for the mind and body. I cannot wait until term ends and I can get my next fix!

  • @maryjames7193
    @maryjames7193 3 роки тому

    I love liver and will now try it in a wrap. How clever. Great video.

  • @gabijones2445
    @gabijones2445 3 роки тому +1

    super peaceful, thanks Simon. I have never seen anyone go camping and eat liver and onions, and I have never ever seen anyone eat liver and onions with gravy in a tortilla... you definitely think outside the box. Stay well

  • @alialmahanawi8409
    @alialmahanawi8409 3 роки тому

    Very fantastic as always thanks Simon 🙏

  • @mmm144
    @mmm144 3 роки тому

    Thanks for all the work ... lot of work.

  • @sheilamcgugan8249
    @sheilamcgugan8249 3 роки тому +5

    Haven't commented on your videos before.
    Just like to say that it was fantastic , you cought the atmosphere just right.
    You seem to be one of life's genuine good guys.
    Well done and thanks for the escape.
    Brian.

    • @stephencritchley9355
      @stephencritchley9355 3 роки тому +1

      Love your stuff - & attention to detail.
      But isn't it a bummer when your car breaks down & you have to take a bike!! Lol. Keep it up bloke!

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому

      Thank you Brian!

  • @YDdraigBach
    @YDdraigBach 3 роки тому

    Ooh, I do like a nice bit of liver & onions!

  • @ameno21
    @ameno21 3 роки тому +1

    Newer clicked that bell and I see all the videos.

  • @IslandBoy-808
    @IslandBoy-808 3 роки тому

    I have to admit. You certainly know how to make liver and onions look delicious..👍

  • @briancunningham9857
    @briancunningham9857 3 роки тому +1

    I like the way you make your videos, Simon. When I watch you cooking. It's almost like I'm sat there with you.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @SeymourAss54
    @SeymourAss54 Рік тому

    Another awesome video! Love the morning wake up shots they were very cool and immersive.

  • @gavincutler8889
    @gavincutler8889 3 роки тому

    Good to see old Kona bikes still in action - have a 1997 Cinder Cone parked in my hallway, still going strong

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  3 роки тому

      Built to last! I’m on my third frame thanks to that superb lifetime warranty 😁👍

  • @TheRealSteveEllis
    @TheRealSteveEllis 3 роки тому

    Giggled at the shot of the old skool suspension forks

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 Рік тому

    Such a lovely country vibe ! Lol !

  • @trenaallen1613
    @trenaallen1613 3 роки тому

    Hi Simon I don't think anybidy thinks anything am happy when vids are up, everyone has families and work to do, love your vids

  • @benjamintrivett3675
    @benjamintrivett3675 3 роки тому

    Enjoy your family and send videos when you can. I have enjoyed every video thats been posted.
    Watching from across the pond.

  • @OldBlindDougArtist
    @OldBlindDougArtist 3 роки тому

    Good video great to see someone using a bike and hammock. 😁

  • @andrewrigney5464
    @andrewrigney5464 2 роки тому

    Love the hammock setup and that stove.

  • @andyshollow6480
    @andyshollow6480 3 роки тому

    I love liver n onions and nice choice of beer too

  • @mikstrixful
    @mikstrixful 3 роки тому

    Cant beat triple hazy!!! Absolutely love your videos dude.

  • @stst9185
    @stst9185 3 роки тому

    You never seize to amaze me!!!!!

  • @stewartsetter3921
    @stewartsetter3921 3 роки тому

    Awesome video, food looked amazing and what a cracking spot. 👌

  • @DonHavjuan
    @DonHavjuan 3 роки тому

    Throwing sparks towards your nylon stove bag. Nice.

  • @juliapernicka2698
    @juliapernicka2698 3 роки тому

    It’s amazing how much you can pack on that bike.
    While your liver and onions looked good, they are not my cup of tea. I grew up we had them at least once a month, with mashed potatoes, and canned spinach with onions, chopped hard boiled eggs, and vinegar. It was always the same every month for years and years. I won’t eat it now.

  • @jhndijkman
    @jhndijkman 3 роки тому

    Cor blimey, you had me at the liver, bacon, onion and gravy. I luv mushrooms but hadn't thought about it in with liver. Have to try that. Yes my good ole Mum got me to enjoy my liver. Cheers

  • @timec2002
    @timec2002 4 місяці тому +1

    Another excellent video Simon. You mentioned that you’d only bought limited water. Maybe a 2 or 3 Ltr cycling Camelbak might be a low profile option for more significantly water capacity. Just a thought 🙂

  • @canoecycle7005
    @canoecycle7005 3 роки тому

    Good video liver onions and mushrooms are my favourite I don't know how I missed this video .excellent bike packing love it .I got used to seeing you in the water 💧

  • @juliequam6208
    @juliequam6208 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video and the music. Thanks so much. (The liver & onions looked good. It’s one of my favorite meals, and haven’t had it for a long time.)

  • @ianscott3762
    @ianscott3762 3 роки тому

    All that hot sauce? You’re in beast mode mate. Great video Simon, thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffk2481
    @jeffk2481 3 роки тому

    Beautiful morning shots!

  • @tonystrange7224
    @tonystrange7224 3 роки тому +5

    At last a proper backpacking camp so missed these Simon. Great that they are back. Normality is returning.

  • @paultwood5170
    @paultwood5170 3 роки тому

    Cant beat liver n onions ,,great meal

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy1 2 роки тому

    Hi Simon, if you want to spice up your liver, mushrooms & onions meals. Try frying the meat in red wine. It creates a delicious gravy. Thanks for the video 💜

  • @MA-uu3sb
    @MA-uu3sb 2 роки тому

    I love liver and onions and mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes. Yum

  • @paulrichmond3348
    @paulrichmond3348 3 роки тому

    Those spuds in a pouch are brilliant, tin o beans in with 'em :)

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 Рік тому

    Love the sound of the cuckoo in the background

  • @RobCanada
    @RobCanada 3 роки тому

    I’m also sat drinking a Triple Hazy. Great camp and a great beer 🤪

  • @madmike5550
    @madmike5550 3 роки тому +4

    Love Liver and Onions! My grandmother made them for me many years ago and I still crave them occasionally. You should make a bike sidecar for Maggie, or put her in your bike trailer...LOL! Another great video.

  • @ufoman4468
    @ufoman4468 Рік тому

    What a great bloke . Thanks .

  • @julienash9470
    @julienash9470 3 роки тому

    Nice one Simon, your notifications are working at our end, cheers Julie and Vincent in South Australia.

  • @thedetectorist2419
    @thedetectorist2419 3 роки тому

    That tarp looked awsome and liver n baco what a great meal me mum still does it for us sometimes.another awsome vid ty

  • @maxinet8792
    @maxinet8792 3 роки тому

    Beautiful relaxing spot and video

  • @pamharvill621
    @pamharvill621 3 роки тому

    Omg Simon I love liver and onions!! Wish I could have been there with you 😊👍🍻

  • @monty_sultana
    @monty_sultana 3 роки тому

    I need to get my mountain bike fixed this just reminded me

  • @darrenboorman4365
    @darrenboorman4365 3 роки тому

    Lovely early morning shots, the sun rays, the woodland birds. Peaceful solitude

  • @ianharrop6580
    @ianharrop6580 3 роки тому

    Love liver and onions. And great video

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 3 роки тому

    Once again a very interesting video, especially the amount of equipment you carry on your bike. Take care

  • @Wildernessoutside
    @Wildernessoutside 3 роки тому

    looked a peaceful camp Simon ,liked that warbonnet tarp nifty bit of kit

  • @peterhabel
    @peterhabel 3 роки тому

    As always nice following you on your adventures 👍