Nice one Sandy, really enjoyed that and such a stunning location. That manor house was unreal, like a doll house as you said! What it would be to own such land. That bivi looks the business, well put together and roomy. Really nice video, thanks for sharing., Mike
Pete, Glad you watched it mate. We both thing on the same wavelength. This Dutch bivi is going to open up a lot of stealth camp options for me. I like the warm closed in feel that the bivi give and am amazed at how low the visual impact is. You are absolutelty right about using time in the here and now. Sounds like your in for a busy year. Over the last few months I have managed a camp once every 2 weeks. Got plans too. All the best mate Sandy
Re watched this five years on and enjoyed it even more, so nice to be connected with the ground of the forest, in a nice way, a place that inspires the very ground of our being and all the oneness of life. Beautiful film. Thank you. Harry
Idris, I slept soundly from midnight til 06:30 when a pheasant chrtled close by and woke the dog who inturn woke me! Absolutley no condensation whatsoever. Really impressed with it. Sandy
just in time for bed - perfect really liked it sandy - hooped bivis are cosy aernt they :) your lucky you didnt get shot lol - that copse sounds like a pheasant breeding wood, with the dolls house not far then seeing all that dear, you done well to avoid the keepers - well done captain stealthy :) got loads of family stuff every weekend this month and the preppers thing - gutted i cant camp soon :( one day you will camp without any rain lol take care my mate darren
I really like that sleeping set up with the dutch bivi. I would love to do that set up but would have to shorten my dogs legs to get her in there so therefore I'm stuck with a tent! What a great spot to pitch you got there. Thanks
Hi ekhaat, The Dutch bivi is really great. Well made but as you say it really does need a tarp over it. With the addition of the tarp it becomes 5 star accomodation.It was so nice being able to unzip the bivi and just lean out and cook my breakfast under the tarp. I will be using it quite a bit this year. Sandy
Hi Ken, It was borderline anarchy saying I was tresspassing and encouraging others to do the same. Ofcourse there is often good reasons not to camp in a certain area. For example, there could be rare flora or fauna etc that could be adversley effected, but these woods were derelict and no conservation goes on there but nature it's self, so I didn't feel guillty. I believe we are as much part of nature as the animals anyway! The history here is immense. If you want any more info just ask. Sandy
Thanks for sharing. Up here in Scotland we have the right to rome now so as long as we dinnae damage anything we can go most places. You should come up some time, lots of beautiful scenery.
Nice bivy. I still think the hammock set up is the way to go (provided there's a couple of trees handy). Thanks for taking us along. Cheers from Montreal, QC
I forget a lot of the times you have 2 channels & you're bushcrafter at heart & a knife master by trade. I really enjoy the outings thanks for taking us along Sandy
Hi Sara, There is such a depth of history here going back to the great stone culture and the first settlers of these islands. The Ridgeway is the oldest road in Britian. I have walked and camped along the section from Avebury to Ivinghoe beacon. Thats a distance of 85 miles. That part of the ridgeway is known as the Neolithic section with huge open vista's and rolling chalk downlad. Everywhere is the sound of the skylark. Its a beautiful place. Take care Sandy
Wonderful video Sandy! I'm still in the grip of winter here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but hope to get out camping in four to six weeks. Two feet of snow on the ground still but the days are getting longer and the sun a little higher. Thanks for the history lessen, the nice music, and beautiful scenery. At 60 years old I understand the importance of using our time wisely. Thank you for making your videos! Sincerely, Ossie
Great video Sandy. Ive been looking at buying a dutch bivi for a while now. That was a really informative video on the subject and now im confident of getting one. thanks again Sandy all the best mate Craig
I find myself returning to this video over and over again Sandy. While not having enough time to shoot my own videos, watching yours is my relaxing part of the day. You're too awesome my friend.
Another fine vidoe sandy, yours are always and always worth watching. Good to see you out and about out in the open enjoying your self again, liked your last few posts, special. Must have a look at the Dutch Amry hooped bivi now, thanks.
Thanks for the video Sandy, lovely countryside and similar to where I live up in the Yorkshire Wolds. Just getting my kit together and resurecting other stuff to do my first wild camp, unfortunately it too will have to be a stealth camp but at least it is on the junction of two long distance paths so at least I will have some cred for being there. It's well wooded and in a valley not overlooked by anyone so should be undisturbed. I like all your video's, they give us all plenty of tips and nice to see Elsa spending time with you too. Keep em coming. Regards, Steve.
Its five years since I first watched this nice little film Sandy, and it inspired me to begin wild camping for which I thank you. A classic . all the best . Harry
Hi Dan, Thanks for watching. It's great to get out. Glad you find my vids interesting. I will be doing a lot more this year. Can't get enough! Where do you live Dan, I am on the outskirts of Swindon but grew up in Shrivenham and Watchfield. All very close to Ashbury. Sandy
Thats correct Tom. The Uffington white horse is the oldest in Britain and originates from the neolithic era. There is lots of history in these parts. I have to get on with your knife today. I hope to heat treat it later this morning. The sheath is almost built too. Sandy
Interesting video sandy. Always enjoy them. Keep em coming. I agree with your comment with regards to the cemetary. Life is short and we need to make it count, and for me that means getting out in the woods and hills as much as I can. All the best!
Nice little overnighter with the hooped biv' Sandy. Good you could try it out in situ to a bit of stealth....we loves our stealth lol. Cheers for the name drop mate. Poinient little comment at end of the vid for sure about we're a long time 6ft under or dust to the wind, time is precious, we can't save it.....it can only be used in the "now" not before not after, so we need to use it wisely & more more of it outdoors the better. Plenty planned for me this yr - rivers hills n woods. Cheers Pete
Cracking trip out Sandy, looks like a fantastic bit of kit that bivvy bag! Good to see that wind shield working so well for both the stove and the candle lantern. I just got a new gas cartridge for my Coleman Spirit stove, for a change after using the tatonka spirit burner and folding firebox for a while. All the best and MTFBWY!
Really enjoyable watch as always Sandy mate Ive got a similar shelter to try out soon .. I spend most of the time outside the tent and only go in to sleep so these types can be a good option . With you on the private land ! I fish a stretch of river that's owned by a knob who lives in Spain .. I buy my rod license even though al never be asked for it where i fish .. I enjoy myself on whatever bit of land i feel comfortable on and leave it as i found it . Good on ya bud Luke
Great vid Sandy, and good solid kit, I am a side sleeper and so have to be on the ground. That set up of yours will work anywhere, trees or no trees, with a couple of walking poles. Regards Ian
Love this video Sandy. We have wonderful countryside here in the UK and as you say it's there for everyone to enjoy. On an overnighter next weekend so will be sporting my Jacklore. All the Best Spenny
Hi Nathan, The bivvy will be great for wild camping in areas where I want to remain hidden. And I also plan on using it when visiting mountanous regions. I was having fun. Sandy
Beautiful video, Sandy. Gorgeous country where you live. It is a pleasure to watch your videos, always very peaceful. Your dog (Elsa?) looks to be a great travel companion. BTW Ashdown house gardens are very pretty from a google maps satellite view.
Hi Sandy,after watching ive got myself a dutch bivvy and bash and got myself out for a night on the coast in Devon!! slowly getting more kit together! Thankyou for posting your vids on here they are a great help,and gave me lots of inspiration!! If you ever hit the Devon tracks it would be great to meet up!!to get a bit more experience under my belt!! all the best.Mark
Feb '24 and I've watched this to confirm that I've done the right thing in buying a DABB to stealth camp next week...... Thanks for the great review Sandy😉👍
Hi Rick, Glad you enjoyed this. If ever you want to do a camp let me know. I have places to use with permission too and can light fires and cook in the dutch oven. Hope you have a good day on the allotment today? Thanks for watching. Sandy
This was a lovely video, I really enjoyed watching it, nice shots of the old hazel woods and deer too. You are a obviously a strong bloke though ! Bivi bag, Tarp, guy lines, old bomb arctic bag, groundsheet,pillow and 3 sleeping mats plus pegs, I work out be pushing 7kg just for your sleep system, that move than my whole kit with food!!!
I wouldn't worry about creepy crawlies Rich. They will get in but unlikely to harm you. There is a mossie net with the bivi so that will keep them out. Sandy
Hi Mark, Well it's horses for coarses. I do enjoy the hammock, but for stealthing it the bivi and cammo basha have to be tops. I want to use this bivi together with a smaller lighter tarp to spend a couple of days and nights in the Brecon Beacons. I will be intouch shortly. Allk the best Sandy
Hi Sandy mate, I really enjoyed that Vid, That Bivi looks a really good piece of kit, and it was great to see you out in the Wood's again, Regards ..Tony.
So, so sorry to learn that Elsa is no longer with us. Very sad. My thoughts are with you and your wife. I am disabled and enjoy your videos very much. You do what I wish I could. I live my "outdoor life" through you. Thankyou. RIP ELSA.
Hi Odd, I enjoy the knife making but you are right It is good to get out. I love the out doors and the nature. My little bivi will get a lot of use. Yes, it is fully water proof with very good storm flaps but I placed the tarp over the top so i could have somewhere to cook and store gear. How is the knife holding up? Sandy
Thank you for sharing your adventure. I think its wonderful to be able to see people and places from around the world. You live in a beautiful and historical place!
Loved the video. I appreciated the history of the area, fascinating! I really liked how you showed the camo effectiveness from a distance. It WAS effective! I would like to see more folks on youtube do something similar, especially with stealth camps. Elsa is Queen of the camp. I think her intelligence level should have put her above the deer in the credits, after all she picked you as her master! ;)
Yet another great video Dr...really enjoyed it, I liked the Hooped bivvy...must look into those...I need to get out there myself too...Thanks again, very nice film. :-)
I've walked the Ridgeway too Sandy, but never diverted off to see Alfred's Castle, or the unusual Ashdown House- nice to see both... Hooped bivvy looks ideal for that kind of stealth camp in Feb. :-)
I have copleted the Ridgeway from Avebury to Ivinghoe once but have tried in total 3 times. The first two times my feet got the better of me. I find I can walk further in cool weather. The heat makes my feet blister. Alfreds castle is the smallest of the forts. Very interesting and Ashdown house has a real picture book dolls house look Thanjks for watching Sandy
Thanks for bringing me along! I especially like the history of the area around you! To think that so much has happened on the land you've walked upon is amazing!
So apt, an orange SIM in a Dutch Bivi! Thanks again for the guidance and encouragement by email yesterday. Picked up some more bits today at Wilderness Leisure and bumped into FunkyPrepper! Should be out for my first solo wild camp over-nighter very soon! Thanks for your continued inspiration.
Hi Sandy, Thanks for sharing the wonderful adventure. I love hearing about the history and seeing the all those charming sites.. You had a neat little campsite set up that looked nice and comfy too.. : o)
I love the Dutch and Polish gear you guys have access to in the UK. Inexpensive, but great quality. In the US, your only option seems to be US surplus, and that's getting harded and harder to find at a reasonable rate. Keep up the great videos!
Great video and interesting how you included the local history as well as the wild camp. Poignant message at the end and very true my friend. Cheers Sandy Terry
Great video. love the history part of it. Dutch army bivvi's are still for sale from around 99 euro. I you are lucky you can find the dubble hooped bivvi for around 199 euro. This is the Scouts and special Forces version. This is the Dutch military version of the Carinthia Observer Sniper Bivvy Bag in Goretex DPM.. Fantastic bivvi Iff you look for one Google " 2 boogs bivakzak". Put a 3D camo poncho over it and you can hide alost everywere.
I Googled Alfred's Castle and Ashdown House and found pictures of the area. It's fun finding out about the countryside there. Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Love these older videos, no motorbikes, no pushbikes , just bushcraft. Which is why I subscribed in the first place.
I shall be going out camping again very soon Howard
Nice one Sandy, really enjoyed that and such a stunning location. That manor house was unreal, like a doll house as you said! What it would be to own such land.
That bivi looks the business, well put together and roomy.
Really nice video, thanks for sharing.,
Mike
Pete,
Glad you watched it mate. We both thing on the same wavelength. This Dutch bivi is going to open up a lot of stealth camp options for me. I like the warm closed in feel that the bivi give and am amazed at how low the visual impact is. You are absolutelty right about using time in the here and now. Sounds like your in for a busy year. Over the last few months I have managed a camp once every 2 weeks. Got plans too.
All the best mate
Sandy
Re watched this five years on and enjoyed it even more, so nice to be connected with the ground of the forest, in a nice way, a place that inspires the very ground of our being and all the oneness of life. Beautiful film. Thank you. Harry
Fantastic video Sandy. That's a nice bit of kit. Great to see some of the local spots
Excellent video. We love your gentle, informative approach. All the best from Dave and Viv
Thanks Dave and Viv,
Sandy
Idris,
I slept soundly from midnight til 06:30 when a pheasant chrtled close by and woke the dog who inturn woke me!
Absolutley no condensation whatsoever. Really impressed with it.
Sandy
Hi Les,
The dutch bivi was reslly warm and cosy. I really liked it. Now I can do more stealth style camps in comfort.
Sandy
I love listening to you talk. Please continue making your wonderfully informative videos forever.
Great video Sandy and the hooped bivi looks a great piece of kit. Nice to see the deer too...
Hi Sandy,
I really enjoyed this video. Excellent historical information and thoughts about stealth camping.
Ken
Peter,
I was actually reclining in this bivi when you rang me!
It was good to get out and experience the last of official winter!
Sandy
just in time for bed - perfect
really liked it sandy - hooped bivis are cosy aernt they :)
your lucky you didnt get shot lol - that copse sounds like a pheasant breeding wood, with the dolls house not far then seeing all that dear, you done well to avoid the keepers - well done captain stealthy :)
got loads of family stuff every weekend this month and the preppers thing - gutted i cant camp soon :(
one day you will camp without any rain lol
take care my mate
darren
I really like that sleeping set up with the dutch bivi. I would love to do that set up but would have to shorten my dogs legs to get her in there so therefore I'm stuck with a tent! What a great spot to pitch you got there. Thanks
Excellent Video! Stealth camping is fun. and love that you took yer pup with you. excellent use of Bivy and Basher.
Hi ekhaat,
The Dutch bivi is really great. Well made but as you say it really does need a tarp over it. With the addition of the tarp it becomes 5 star accomodation.It was so nice being able to unzip the bivi and just lean out and cook my breakfast under the tarp. I will be using it quite a bit this year.
Sandy
I love your solo camping videos Sandy. I've watched this one many times.
Noel
Hi Ken, It was borderline anarchy saying I was tresspassing and encouraging others to do the same. Ofcourse there is often good reasons not to camp in a certain area. For example, there could be rare flora or fauna etc that could be adversley effected, but these woods were derelict and no conservation goes on there but nature it's self, so I didn't feel guillty. I believe we are as much part of nature as the animals anyway!
The history here is immense. If you want any more info just ask.
Sandy
Thanks for sharing. Up here in Scotland we have the right to rome now so as long as we dinnae damage anything we can go most places. You should come up some time, lots of beautiful scenery.
roam lol
Nice bivy. I still think the hammock set up is the way to go (provided there's a couple of trees handy). Thanks for taking us along.
Cheers from Montreal, QC
I forget a lot of the times you have 2 channels & you're bushcrafter at heart & a knife master by trade. I really enjoy the outings thanks for taking us along Sandy
The hoop really gives a sense of security and keeps your head warm. Really cosy. I recommend it.
Hi Sara,
There is such a depth of history here going back to the great stone culture and the first settlers of these islands. The Ridgeway is the oldest road in Britian. I have walked and camped along the section from Avebury to Ivinghoe beacon. Thats a distance of 85 miles. That part of the ridgeway is known as the Neolithic section with huge open vista's and rolling chalk downlad. Everywhere is the sound of the skylark. Its a beautiful place.
Take care
Sandy
Pete, It will be a good shelter for the Ridgeway, but I would recommend taking a small tarp to give additional shelter whilst cooking etc.
Sandy
Wonderful video Sandy! I'm still in the grip of winter here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but hope to get out camping in four to six weeks. Two feet of snow on the ground still but the days are getting longer and the sun a little higher. Thanks for the history lessen, the nice music, and beautiful scenery. At 60 years old I understand the importance of using our time wisely. Thank you for making your videos! Sincerely, Ossie
Great video Sandy. Ive been looking at buying a dutch bivi for a while now. That was a really informative video on the subject and now im confident of getting one. thanks again Sandy
all the best mate
Craig
I find myself returning to this video over and over again Sandy. While not having enough time to shoot my own videos, watching yours is my relaxing part of the day. You're too awesome my friend.
Another fine vidoe sandy, yours are always and always worth watching. Good to see you out and about out in the open enjoying your self again, liked your last few posts, special. Must have a look at the Dutch Amry hooped bivi now, thanks.
Hi mark,
I must say I was impressed with the Dutch bivi. You can bet I will be stealthing it again soon.
All the best
Sandy
Thanks for the video Sandy, lovely countryside and similar to where I live up in the Yorkshire Wolds. Just getting my kit together and resurecting other stuff to do my first wild camp, unfortunately it too will have to be a stealth camp but at least it is on the junction of two long distance paths so at least I will have some cred for being there. It's well wooded and in a valley not overlooked by anyone so should be undisturbed. I like all your video's, they give us all plenty of tips and nice to see Elsa spending time with you too. Keep em coming. Regards, Steve.
Its five years since I first watched this nice little film Sandy, and it inspired me to begin wild camping for which I thank you. A classic . all the best . Harry
Thanks Harry I'm glad I inspired you:) I shall be going out camping again later today.
Sandy
Yet another very enjoyable video Sandy. Many thanks.
Hi Dan,
Thanks for watching. It's great to get out. Glad you find my vids interesting. I will be doing a lot more this year.
Can't get enough!
Where do you live Dan, I am on the outskirts of Swindon but grew up in Shrivenham and Watchfield. All very close to Ashbury.
Sandy
Thats correct Tom. The Uffington white horse is the oldest in Britain and originates from the neolithic era. There is lots of history in these parts. I have to get on with your knife today. I hope to heat treat it later this morning. The sheath is almost built too.
Sandy
Interesting video sandy. Always enjoy them. Keep em coming. I agree with your comment with regards to the cemetary. Life is short and we need to make it count, and for me that means getting out in the woods and hills as much as I can. All the best!
There is a lot of history in these parts, going right back 5000 or more years.
Sandy
Thanks Bushman,
It is a great piece of kit and I will use it often. I will take a look at your blog spot too.
Sandy
Hi Jack, I was impressed with the bivi. Well worth it inm my opinion. As for history there is volumes of it here. It's a haunted landscape!
Sandy
Nice little overnighter with the hooped biv' Sandy. Good you could try it out in situ to a bit of stealth....we loves our stealth lol. Cheers for the name drop mate. Poinient little comment at end of the vid for sure about we're a long time 6ft under or dust to the wind, time is precious, we can't save it.....it can only be used in the "now" not before not after, so we need to use it wisely & more more of it outdoors the better. Plenty planned for me this yr - rivers hills n woods.
Cheers
Pete
So it finally arrived and you had to go out with it the same day lol, great video Sandy and a great bit of kit
Cracking trip out Sandy, looks like a fantastic bit of kit that bivvy bag! Good to see that wind shield working so well for both the stove and the candle lantern. I just got a new gas cartridge for my Coleman Spirit stove, for a change after using the tatonka spirit burner and folding firebox for a while. All the best and MTFBWY!
Really enjoyable watch as always Sandy mate
Ive got a similar shelter to try out soon .. I spend most of the time outside the tent and only go in to sleep so these types can be a good option .
With you on the private land ! I fish a stretch of river that's owned by a knob who lives in Spain .. I buy my rod license even though al never be asked for it where i fish .. I enjoy myself on whatever bit of land i feel comfortable on and leave it as i found it .
Good on ya bud
Luke
Great vid Sandy, and good solid kit, I am a side sleeper and so have to be on the ground. That set up of yours will work anywhere, trees or no trees, with a couple of walking poles.
Regards
Ian
Love it!!. thats a really sweet bit of kit. Very pogniant message at the end too. Fantastic mate, well done
Love this video Sandy. We have wonderful countryside here in the UK and as you say it's there for everyone to enjoy. On an overnighter next weekend so will be sporting my Jacklore. All the Best Spenny
Hi Nathan,
The bivvy will be great for wild camping in areas where I want to remain hidden. And I also plan on using it when visiting mountanous regions. I was having fun.
Sandy
Beautifully put together film, Sandy! I enjoyed that very much.
Love the music in this one! Just grabbed one of these today, so a very interesting video x
Superb overnight camp Sandy and, full of interesting facts, Liked the look of the Dutch Bivi........Les. .
Hi Ronnie,
You have a vivid imagination. No doubt there is a lot of history here. If only those hills could talk?
Sandy
Nice little documentary - i do a lot of wild camping myself. Always great to see other people's techniques . Cheers
What a sweet well behaved pup! Thanks for the review.
Beautiful video, Sandy. Gorgeous country where you live. It is a pleasure to watch your videos, always very peaceful. Your dog (Elsa?) looks to be a great travel companion.
BTW Ashdown house gardens are very pretty from a google maps satellite view.
Hi Sandy,after watching ive got myself a dutch bivvy and bash and got myself out for a night on the coast in Devon!! slowly getting more kit together! Thankyou for posting your vids on here they are a great help,and gave me lots of inspiration!! If you ever hit the Devon tracks it would be great to meet up!!to get a bit more experience under my belt!! all the best.Mark
Feb '24 and I've watched this to confirm that I've done the right thing in buying a DABB to stealth camp next week...... Thanks for the great review Sandy😉👍
Its a bit cramped Marty but very stealthy. Mine did leak when I used it cycling the King Alfreds way last year
Hi Rick,
Glad you enjoyed this. If ever you want to do a camp let me know. I have places to use with permission too and can light fires and cook in the dutch oven. Hope you have a good day on the allotment today?
Thanks for watching.
Sandy
Craig,
You wont regret it. It is a great bivi for stealth camping and comfortable too.
Sandy
nice little set up there, looks super comfy. The dry patch on the ground just show's how dry and comfy you were.
Lovin your videos Sandy! Great to see the different gear you use and locations you camp. Subscribed
Thanks for the journey and sharing. How true ur wise words and pic at end...i need to keep reminding myself!
This was a lovely video, I really enjoyed watching it, nice shots of the old hazel woods and deer too. You are a obviously a strong bloke though ! Bivi bag, Tarp, guy lines, old bomb arctic bag, groundsheet,pillow and 3 sleeping mats plus pegs, I work out be pushing 7kg just for your sleep system, that move than my whole kit with food!!!
I wouldn't worry about creepy crawlies Rich. They will get in but unlikely to harm you. There is a mossie net with the bivi so that will keep them out.
Sandy
Hi Alb. The bivi is worth it. Glad I bought it. I want to use it in Brecon soon.
Sandy
Once again it`s shown that a dog in the sleepingbag is the perfect formula for keeping warm at night :-) Nice video, the stealth camps are nice.
Thats right Ian, I plan on using it with a tarp and walking poles when I go to the Brecon beacons soon
Sandy
Hi Mark, Well it's horses for coarses. I do enjoy the hammock, but for stealthing it the bivi and cammo basha have to be tops. I want to use this bivi together with a smaller lighter tarp to spend a couple of days and nights in the Brecon Beacons.
I will be intouch shortly.
Allk the best
Sandy
Hi Sandy mate, I really enjoyed that Vid, That Bivi looks a really good piece of kit, and it was great to see you out in the Wood's again, Regards ..Tony.
Great vid, great camp, great music ! Very relaxing to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Great video and great kit. Thank you for taking us along mate
So, so sorry to learn that Elsa is no longer with us. Very sad. My thoughts are with you and your wife. I am disabled and enjoy your videos very much. You do what I wish I could. I live my "outdoor life" through you. Thankyou. RIP ELSA.
Hi Odd,
I enjoy the knife making but you are right It is good to get out. I love the out doors and the nature. My little bivi will get a lot of use. Yes, it is fully water proof with very good storm flaps but I placed the tarp over the top so i could have somewhere to cook and store gear.
How is the knife holding up?
Sandy
Thank you for sharing your adventure. I think its wonderful to be able to see people and places from around the world. You live in a beautiful and historical place!
Loved the video. I appreciated the history of the area, fascinating! I really liked how you showed the camo effectiveness from a distance. It WAS effective! I would like to see more folks on youtube do something similar, especially with stealth camps. Elsa is Queen of the camp. I think her intelligence level should have put her above the deer in the credits, after all she picked you as her master! ;)
Yet another great video Dr...really enjoyed it, I liked the Hooped bivvy...must look into those...I need to get out there myself too...Thanks again, very nice film. :-)
I've walked the Ridgeway too Sandy, but never diverted off to see Alfred's Castle, or the unusual Ashdown House- nice to see both... Hooped bivvy looks ideal for that kind of stealth camp in Feb. :-)
Excellent choice of location. easily accessible yet surprisingly isolated.
Hi Tony, It was good to get out mate. Can't get enough of it.
ATB
Sandy
I have copleted the Ridgeway from Avebury to Ivinghoe once but have tried in total 3 times. The first two times my feet got the better of me. I find I can walk further in cool weather. The heat makes my feet blister. Alfreds castle is the smallest of the forts. Very interesting and Ashdown house has a real picture book dolls house look
Thanjks for watching
Sandy
Great video Sandy really like this set up! Superb! Danny
Thanks for bringing me along! I especially like the history of the area around you! To think that so much has happened on the land you've walked upon is amazing!
Thanks Bob.
So apt, an orange SIM in a Dutch Bivi!
Thanks again for the guidance and encouragement by email yesterday.
Picked up some more bits today at Wilderness Leisure and bumped into FunkyPrepper!
Should be out for my first solo wild camp over-nighter very soon!
Thanks for your continued inspiration.
Hi Sandy, Thanks for sharing the wonderful adventure. I love hearing about the history and seeing the all those charming sites.. You had a neat little campsite set up that looked nice and comfy too.. : o)
Great Video! Glad I decided to look at the vid. I look forward to seeing the rest.
Even though it looked a little wet later on that night, it did look like you had a nice night out. Thanks for taking us along sandy,
Simon
I love the Dutch and Polish gear you guys have access to in the UK. Inexpensive, but great quality. In the US, your only option seems to be US surplus, and that's getting harded and harder to find at a reasonable rate. Keep up the great videos!
Awesome little trip! Thanks for sharing!
Nice outing friend. Really beautiful country you are walking through. Nice bivi too.
Thanks for sharing..
That DPM camo pattern really blends nicely in your location.
Great video and interesting how you included the local history as well as the wild camp.
Poignant message at the end and very true my friend.
Cheers Sandy
Terry
Elsa is a beautiful dog, but having terrier in her makes her a bit headstrong at times. She is good company tho. Thanks for watching
Sandy
Love a bit of stealthy camping! Nice one Sandy!
Thanks Andy,
Hope you get a chance of a camp yourself this year.
sandy
Well worth the money in my opinion. Good for stealth camping and warm too.
Sandy
Dog in the bivvy...:) Amazing! Your video is one of the best in youtube:)
Another excellent video. Dutch bivi looks a great bit of kit. :-)
love your videos sandy you are a insperation to us all.
Great video. love the history part of it.
Dutch army bivvi's are still for sale from around 99 euro.
I you are lucky you can find the dubble hooped bivvi for around 199 euro.
This is the Scouts and special Forces version. This is the Dutch military version of the Carinthia Observer Sniper Bivvy Bag in Goretex DPM..
Fantastic bivvi
Iff you look for one Google " 2 boogs bivakzak".
Put a 3D camo poncho over it and you can hide alost everywere.
I was happy too! Thanks for the smiles
Sandy
I Googled Alfred's Castle and Ashdown House and found pictures of the area. It's fun finding out about the countryside there. Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.