4 Day 4 Night Primitive Survival Challenge. Debris Shelter. Raised Bed. Venison Jerky. Foraging.

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video, I am in Wiltshire with Wilderness Survival Skills, taking part in the Hunter Gatherer Challenge, a four day, four night solo primitive survival challenge using very limited kit. Armed with just a belt knife, a folding saw, a billy can, 3 metres of paracord and a few essential emergency items, I head off into the forest to build a shelter and bed, make fire by friction, forage for food, make a primitive hunting bow (including a knapped flint arrow head) and live as comfortably as I can using the natural materials found around me.
This is part one of the challenge, covering the first two days. Part two will continue shortly.
The kit and clothing taken on the challenge will be covered in an upcoming video.
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@myvoiceyourstory9338 2 ай бұрын

The man’s exhausted and he still managed to get so many good shots ! That’s dedication

@jamesfleming555 4 жыл бұрын

Simon, thank for truthfully showing that starting fire with a bow drill takes time and effort! Too many others show a perfect 8-10 strokes of the bow and VOILA FIRE! BS. So I appreciate how you showed multiple attempts. And that your first lean-to was not perfect, just workable. Adding the various berries and herbs to the pot is also good. The liquid has most of the nutrients. Good vid, thanks.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers James! Yeah, always a workout!! 😂

@bryanpittman2545 4 ай бұрын

No if he had made a dry area where even his mess ups fell in dry(as dry as he could) wood. He would have done far better. You can watch literally 3 cuts of him bowing right in a patch of wet grass. The 2 more literally on top of a patch. It takes time and he did well, but definitely has improvement in developing a fire environment.

@anthonyjacobs6790 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely your best ever video. Thank you for an absolutely honest look at true bushcraft, warts and all. Better than anything I've seen on TV.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony!! 😁

@blindhowlingdrunk 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly these guys are absolute legends, they are single handedly creating really excellent and fascinating content. I literally can’t watch the crap that is served up on telly these days.

@hippyswift 4 жыл бұрын

Watching a bloke in the woods whilst camping in the woods 😎 great job Simon keep it up.

@jorns6678 3 жыл бұрын

I also like to take bushcraft video's with me to watch near the campfire :)

@LeighRobinsonBushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

The Bow Drill is a very different beast when you're tired, hungry and thirsty. Add the pressure of knowing that you absolutely must make fire and it can become a difficult challenge quickly. It only takes a couple of problems and you can feel your energy dwindling to nothing. Knowing that your chances are becoming smaller and smaller. Well done on getting it! Not many people are prepared to test their skills to this level. :) Great episode too!

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leigh!! Your book helped hugely - getting an ember is hard enough, I was really worried about my tinder too - everything was so damp - all that effort can easily be wasted when a damp tinder bundle sucks the heat out of your ember. Phew!!!! 😁👍🔥

@100jen100 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods @ 14.50 above your head in the tree it looks like the spirit of a deer departing, slow the playback down and have a look :-) great vid

@StewartJordan 4 жыл бұрын

Actually applauded when you got the fire lit. Refreshing for someone to show how hard it can be, I hate the bowdrill, that's why I take multiple lighters and ferro rods whenever I can, but appreciate that it was part of your challenge. Well done.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Not my preferred method either - for the same reason!! 😂

@Wanna.Wander 4 жыл бұрын

Stewart Jordan I never leave “home sweet van” without a lighter... but that can fail as well, so I’m always prepared💜 happy trails

@loupiscanis9449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Lopis Canis .

@UrbanGrrl69 4 жыл бұрын

I admire your courage Simon taking on this challenge. Excellent stuff getting the fire, shelter and jerky. Looking forward to the next installment.

@jaywhite2759 4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic insight, I remember talking to Sam before he did this course a few years ago and then getting the lowdown after he had completed it. Really good to see you doing it and filming for our pleasure. Many thanks Jay

@affalaffaa 4 жыл бұрын

Note to self, if I ever try this. Wear a large tarp as a jacket and a sleeping bag as trousers. Haven't seen a decent bit of bushcraft in a while. I like this time of year, makes me want to get out around a fire again. Thanks for the upload.

@schonbeardwildmark 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing challenge Simon! Tough four days and new wisdom. Reminds me of my military service with three days without food. What a mental test. Glad you made it and that the branch didn’t hit you mate. You capture the feeling, thanks 🙏🏻

@clifficus 4 жыл бұрын

That’s why they’re called ‘Widow makers’ 😃

@carolenorton3104 6 күн бұрын

Hi Simon. I watch all your videos but this was one of your best, which I really enjoyed, thank you for filming the challenge.

@countesscable 6 ай бұрын

Utterly riveting. Best thing I’ve watched.

@lalaalalala Жыл бұрын

i keep coming back to this series. it’s so good. you should do more survival stuff!

@lalaalalala Жыл бұрын

or even just foraging stuff. love it

@rodbennettakakampzite5448 4 жыл бұрын

What an adventure! Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to the next one. ATB

@menkfranceart 4 жыл бұрын

Inspirational. Contemplative. Thank you, Simon.

@The_Stoic_PhilosopherSH 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a good cuppa tea!

@miketaylor6700 4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic challenge! I’m going to see if there is anything around here (Virginia USA) like that! If not, perhaps I’ll get some friends together and just try it ourselves.

@KentSurvival 4 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant Simon, you did such a great job, not only on the challenge but the unseen challenge of filming it all whilst that busy! well done mate. Looking forward to the rest, I like processed acorns, great coffee, though I can never get enough tannin out to stop it making me fart haha

@Draculhuhn 4 жыл бұрын

Lols!!!! Andy....😂😂😂😂😂

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! It must be a diuretic too, because I was up four times in the night to pee after eating them! Thanks mate!!

@waltershumate5777 4 жыл бұрын

Props to you for accepting Joe's sitjation as it is. Many times Survival means adaptation before preference!

@lincspreparednessandoutdoo2648 2 жыл бұрын

That was bloody brilliant, your tenacity paid off, bravo!!!

@robertlee8400 4 жыл бұрын

By far one one my favorite bush crafters from across the pond . Stay safe Simon & lots of love from your cousins over in the United States 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! 👍

@martynjones3053 4 жыл бұрын

One word Simon: SUPERB !

@paul2466 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and great job Simon, I believe the only person happier to see that ember emerge,than Simon, was I, thank you

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

😅💨🔥👍

@dezmondwhitney1208 Жыл бұрын

A Real Shock to the system and quite a testing 4 days. What a challenge ! Excellent A Real Shock to the system. Great Report, Thank You.

@tanjaontour2932 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Unbelievable how hard life must have been for our ancestors. And for you...

@greenfingers9471 4 жыл бұрын

"collect rain water ?" great vid....

@Gordie79hamilton 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Can't wait for the next installment. 🤘

@martystacey4429 4 жыл бұрын

You are quietly determined and suffering for us! Love it....

@markcummings6856 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@WiltshireMan 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video Simon. Thankyou.

@annenewton5403 5 ай бұрын

I’m watching again, we love it.

@josephascroft4774 Жыл бұрын

Simon I love your positivity eg when you said it your shelter was leaking and your jerky was getting wet and your camera was getting wet, BUT! the venison was great and you’d had a good drink, and then that you slept reasonably well, it’s really positive and encouraging

@kocyszemaitis2310 4 жыл бұрын

this dude is great. he shows how tough it is,

@knucker4931 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always, showing it like it is. Here's to Pt2. Al

@efficaciousgentleman3148 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for sharing

@benny_mc 4 жыл бұрын

What an experience! Thanks for taking us with you! Looking forward to watching part 2.....now :-)

@steveb1972 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re ok after that tree fall Simon! Heart calmed down I hope! You’re doing so well with the foraging - I hope Andy felt suitably guilty cooking and eating that camp pizza!

@rodbennettakakampzite5448 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@steveb1972 4 жыл бұрын

Rod Bennett 🤣

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I’d have done some serious damage to that pizza!! 😋

@steveb1972 4 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the woods 😂👍🏻

@fellmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing, look forward to part 2!

@geographyinaction7814 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the fire Simon; bloody tough going, and obviously very, very satisfying.

@neillairdofglencairn7216 4 жыл бұрын

Proper wild camping..can't wait to see the rest of it.

@JRPOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this Simon! Looking forward to part 2 👌🏼

@dazk6592 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Simon. Thank you. 👍👍👍

@jamesellsworth9673 4 жыл бұрын

Once again, you disproved the old adage: "where there's smoke, there's fire!" I cannot see Andy taking on this type of challenge; the food is substandard. It takes an unbelievable amount of energy and determination to forage and process just a bit of food. 'Aspiring Caveman' on KZfaq gave me an interesting idea in his video about building a long-term shelter: his chimney would have made a tube shelter very quickly in a hazel copse. He made a rake that easily produced a lot of duff for roofing and insulating. Much of the FUN in watching how Blokes like You meet these challenges in thinking about what we have found and how OUR conjectures might apply. At the end of this challenge, YOUR insights about the process would be fascinating.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I’ll have to check out ‘Aspiring Caveman’. It was all a lot of effort, but hugely rewarding. 👍

@WoodyAndy 4 жыл бұрын

Great film Simon, can't wait for the next part. For me, this is the essence of bushcraft.

@fredfishface 4 жыл бұрын

Good job. You're on my team if the zombies take over.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rolf, old buddy!! Zombie apocalypse vs. Team Blacks!! 😁

@davidstorton910 4 жыл бұрын

I thought the Zombies already had taken over

@theskyisblue8979 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidstorton910 We have...

@nathanwestwick815 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff can’t wait for part two!

@kccox3446 3 жыл бұрын

👋👋👋Simon wow !!! can't wait for part two

@ezracarson5427 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us that it is ok to struggle with the bow drill and the reward of perseverance.

@darkwoodsthriven7810 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the fire Mate ! That took integrity ... True Bushman style brother.

@unclepoutdoors2420 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for part 2

@jellybean3731 4 жыл бұрын

Classic. The bestest bush craft/survival video I've seen by far. Many thanks Simon for taking us along with you... can't wait for part two.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😁👍

@mariaotero5601 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly 😊!

@barrybeames5535 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid, great bloke,thanks

@lukedrive2869 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@pbrb123 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the complete bow drill sequence - showing how hard it can be is the real deal and honest to boot! I can't say how many times I've failed to make a friction fire.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

It’s not my favourite method that’s for sure!! 😂 good to practice it now and again though.......,I suppose! 🔥

@jittisoolt5927 4 жыл бұрын

This video series is nothing short of brilliant. This is why I mostly watch what I call “indie TV” if you see what I mean. Well done and thanks.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@BobbityBob19 3 жыл бұрын

I like. Thank you.

@nightwalker5278 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. ATB

@derekmcmanus8615 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing! 👍

@biblebeliever4570 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Simon this was very cool. You're a survivalist no doubt. So this was what you were up to. I always look forward to a new video. Well done. Interesting fruit leather. Looks like part two is very interesting, and am anxious now ready to watch it.

@mariaotero5601 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful blessing 🙏 and a great job done!

@finnh-s8965 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks

@SarahTree 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a doozie of a video! I am so hoping that you got something with that arrow. This kind of stuff is proof positive that we would not have survived as a species if we were vegetarians. Thank you so much for sharing this 😊

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are right, without meat in our diet, we’d have starved during the winter months, when plant based food, nuts and berries were scarce. 👍🥩

@keirfrei1504 4 жыл бұрын

Love it Mate, Cheers for showing the firelighting process in full, it's good to see that we are all still learning!

@bigfatpear 4 жыл бұрын

what a bloody great video. food for thought.

@jayinthesticks4652 4 жыл бұрын

I still have not mastered friction fire. I should lay down the flint and steel and practice friction more. Getting rained on makes things tougher but you seemed up for the challenge! Good show!

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Good to practice - you never know when you might need it!! (I’ll always chose my ferro rod though!! 😂)

@pawoutdoors9290 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like an awesome adventure

@appalachianbushcraft6335 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done sir. I’m impressed as I always seem to be with your tenacity and work ethic. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

@joelydiabuhia 4 жыл бұрын

Badass!

@bamaman39 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon never give up never give in awesome! 👏🏾💪🏾👍🏾🤘🏾

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! 👍

@johnc6738 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Finally someone shows the hard work to find enough food in the bush to survive. Not being careful or knowing what your doing will have you using much more than you take in. You actually showed the big part of the day is spent foraging. Didn't see it but putting you pot out in the rain to catch water? Great video.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! It was non-stop work to keep fed and comfortable! I did collect rainwater, I dug a shallow pit and collected water in that. 👍💦

@Forestowo 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible. A great episode and certainly an even better experience for you!

@jaybyrdsshenanigans 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Simon thanks!!👍👍👍👍

@counterdebate 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Simon 😎

@Jason_Reynolds 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that challenge looks fairly intense! Great perseverance on getting the fire going. I’d say the sense of accomplishment after a course like this is totally satisfying. Really looking forward to part 2, but Jaysus! That branch!

@MultiOutdoorman 3 жыл бұрын

Bow drilling like an expert ! … it always seems that the "squeak" is the magic sign that enough heat is there ( when i try it anyway) Whenever I try a bowdrill I find some types of wood never seem to make an ember, its something that people with your skill level make look so easy ! Thanks for sharing ! Si

@carolinesmyth127 4 жыл бұрын

Proper reality show. Great vid! Got part 2 lined up 👍

@jonfox1919 4 жыл бұрын

Always great content, looking forward to part two.

@hobb4454 4 жыл бұрын

Wowee now this is real survival

@vann8414 4 жыл бұрын

You did a real fine job of protecting you kit at the first shelter.

@philipwallis5587 4 жыл бұрын

Wow..great insight into true survival techniques with minimal kit available and against time and the elements ,having to start a fire with the bow drill.!! The pressure..😬 leaky lean too..and foraging for berries and roots...you were awesome !!! Well done Simon.. can't wait for the 2nd part 👍👍😀

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! It was tough, but hugely rewarding. 👍😁💦🔥

@TOM_OUTDOORS 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for part 2, this is awesome! Incredible stuff mate, I cheered when the fire lit! This video has got me through a very cold night in a tent on the Kent coastline lol I thought I had it rough and then this video put it in perspective! Lol. Cheers pal.

@darthchua 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job, Simon! That tree was a close shave...

@davidjarrett9069 4 жыл бұрын

I saw that you were doing this during that biblical rain week. I'm impressed you managed to keep most of the rain off with the shelter. Really enjoyed watching this and looking forwards to more mate

@dogsoupblues 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! A long video with one or my favorite types of camping :) Great job, Simon. An awesome video, as usual!

@GAR85120514 4 жыл бұрын

Well this is getting interesting. Nice.

@richardhunt920 4 жыл бұрын

Well dun . Thanks Love the vid.

@finnbriody5387 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff Simon and thanks for showing us as well, can't wait for p2 Hope you got the tea bags Many thanks Patrick

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick! Thanks mate. Yes, they arrived all safe and sound - haven’t opened the crisps yet, but the tea is spot on!! Thanks you!!

@ausoutback1162 4 жыл бұрын

wow simon thankyou awesome love from aus

@anthonyrushton3495 4 жыл бұрын

Great video look forward to the next

@mikebazelbrush898 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@TudorThomas 4 жыл бұрын

11.40 - Super well done my man! There are very few folk that realise how much effort it takes to create flame. Still at 15.00 and watching avidly.

@mistymorning 4 жыл бұрын

What a great challenge Simon the close shaves are part of the adventure . Me and a mate were hunting near skips hut in the whirinaki forest New Zealand it was still with no wind when a loud crack like lightning split the air as we both stood still in the following silence a new noise started as a tree 4 foot across and 100 foot high crashed down through the forest 50 meters from us awesome nature at its most impressive display of regeneration one of many great experiences. Thanks for sharing yours.🙏

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

That must have been quite un-nerving! Stunning experience though! 👍

@eventsotherthingswithchris9019 4 жыл бұрын

Granted, no tree fell that I knew of, but around 12/29/19, there was an ice storm that hit & I helped a friend of mine clear their driveway. There were 3 MASSIVE (& sounding like the apocalypse) style thunderstrikes. Someone mentioned "thundersnow" which I never heard of before, but I gather it's possibly pretty dangerous. Sure sounded that way

@rodinsthinker6822 4 жыл бұрын

Grettings form Sydney Australia ....... best 'outdoor' video I have seen on Utube ....... thank you for your authenticity !!!!

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@angelakm6753 4 жыл бұрын

Well done with the fire!

@stetomlinson3146 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Was I the only one blowing the ember into life with you? :) I actually cheered when it took! Very entertaining and knowledgable. Looking forward to part two. Thank you.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🔥👍