.... No yellow gloves, no Dutch ovens, no giant silky saws, no fadgetry & gadgetry. .... Just a guy sleeping out in the woods with the minimum necessary gear. No pretentious nonsense & no faffing around. ... Excellent stuff mate, I'm loving your films. 👍

Hi Giles, thanks for this relaxing video and what a wonderful setting for a woodland wildcamp. I'm with you on Yew trees. Summed up as being 'Ancient, Morbid and Toxic...' The Romans believed they were grown in Hell...! Usually planted in graveyards over the graves of plague victims to purify their bodies they have become equally associated with immortality and omens of doom. They are havens for wildlife though and the fruit is eaten by many bird species. That's quite a number of Yew trees in your woodland camp spot - very wise to seek the protection of an ancient Oak 🌳 Take care Giles, and thanks for taking us on a great camp 🙌🏻 Cheers, Paul 🙏🏻 PS: I love the music...!

I think your doing some of the best uk bushcraft vids on YT at the moment. keep it up mate, and I truly hope you smash it on here.

Another great video Giles! Was looking at those steamers for an upcoming trip I have coming up so thanks for showing that. Have to admit, every time that reel kicks in at the end with you kicking the forest floor over the fire scar makes me smile. If only all wild campers took such care and attention... You should be an official wild camping ambassador and when I become Prime Minister that shall be my first appointment. 😉

This is the first of your vids I've seen. Your minimalism is quite inspiring. A real peacefulness about it. Thanks.

Another excellent episode of your outdoor life. Keep 'em coming. I will sleep in a good frame of mind tonight. Thank you.

Great to see you out again. Love those views of the beautiful English countryside. Amazing video! Thank you

Another brilliant video a joy to watch, couldn’t of got much sleep when you’ve got to stock up the fire, thanks for sharing

Besides protecting the earth from fire scar we must also beware inadvertently starting a root fire; they can spread and smoulder for hours and days before fully igniting. I enjoy seeing your gear, camp & kitchen setup and cooking. Another great wild camp in Southern England. Thanks Giles.

Excellent video as always, great to see another upload. No coat, no sleeping bag, you're made of tough stuff sir! Can't wait for the next one. 👍

Excellent stuff there Giles, great sound track and awesome views of our lovely countryside.

Awesome been looking forward to a new video!

Another great camping adventures video my friend. Thank you for sharing this, I like your camping style, very entertaining 👍👏👏👏😍

Recognized a few of those places , great video very relaxing.

Thank you very much for your video. I use a vegetable steamer for my fire bowel and in my van I carry a wok and the stand it sits on for small fires, it works great.

I wouldn't feel comfortable spending the night in a yew forest either, great video Giles.

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

Just a suggestion wrap up your feet with any spare clothing and pop them in your rucksack , Love your channel

It’s a pleasure to watch any of your videos Giles,I’m out today for a venison steak and coffee in the woods 👍

thank you giles,very much enjoyed your video. cheers me up no end stay safe

Loving the old school type camping with natural materials Giles, beats seeing the same old paid promotional channels trying to sell you the same old tripe, not very superstitious myself Giles and would look at the old yew tree's fallen branches as a heat/cooking, another cracking video.

Second viewing and I understand about your feelings regarding Yew trees. I think it is important for us to listen 'to the back of your neck', to trust your gut on things like this. These trees are ancient and have been part of our culture for many, many generations. There must be something to it. Here in Australia I listen to the superstitions of our Aborigines. They were here for so long, virtually unchanged from Day 1 so they must have had an intimate relationship with the land; something even urban indigenous people still feel to a degree.

Another beautiful video Giles! Thank you for sharing your amazing camps. All the best Jamie

THANK YOU Dear Giles for abeautiful video waiting for anew one friend 👣🌲🌲🌲

Well done. I love your camping style. I don't see anyone else doing the same. Keep it up.

Nearly 2k subs, well done and keep it up, Giles! Hopefully I'll bump into you on the Downs someday.

Some nice camera work once again. Good to see your channel growing at quite a pace. Looking forward to your next offering. Cheers.

Excellent video again Giles, I always look forward to your outings and minimal over nighters. I can't wait to get out and do the same soon! I love the music and fire out dance myself, always makes me chuckle 😆👍

Great video as always

Very happy to see another of your videos waiting in the uploads. They are now definitely my favourite. Over the week I've been musing on how to follow this ethos more myself. I do already in everyday life but weirdly hadn't joined the dots to my walking and wild camping. Won't be buying new kit, but will see how I can work towards it. First step has been to retrieve my sheepskin rug which had somehow made its way into my daughter's room (how does this happen). Next to find a colander. Thank you for another deeply satisfying film.

lovely camp out Giles, and doing it old school and minimal is great stuff. long may you wander. 👍

Lovely country scenes. Your shelter looked almost dry when you took it down, from what I understand canvas dries quite quickly! Anyway, great start to my Sunday, loved it from start to finish, Inc the music 😀

Another top video mate.

Hello Giles, It is always a pleasure to watch your journeys. I hope you can keep them coming for a long time. You told me how you made your fire starters, now I have made them and they really do work so well. Thanks again. Safe travels.

Loving your wild camping style 😁 and if you could find a way to keep all of yourself warm it would be spot on I think. Great intro and exit music too, gets me jigging every time 👌

Brilliant. Love the way you can go wild camping without spending a fortune at ‘Go Outdoors’. It keeps the whole ethos going. How it’s truly meant to be. Peace to you,brother. Liked and subscribed Regards

Thanks for uploading another cracking wild camp vid Giles, a very welcome distraction in these times of conflict in eastern europe.

Very interesting, warm videos, subscribed .

So funny, I have just removed the legs of the same firepit in the garage. They were just in the way for packing. Great idea, to have some removable ones. You are exactly my kinda wildcamper. I need one of those bags.

Good video lovely country views, I think it looks familiar when you were on the hill . Thanks.

Lovely vid Giles, thank you👏I remember my Sunday school teacher telling us about Yew trees and how vital they were as long bow and fighting staff material. Planted in grave yards as a focus/gathering/armoury for the bows of Christian warriors⚔They hold no fear for me😉

That's funny Giles you walked right by were I stopped to make a cup of tea, at the end of the valley when you went though the Yew trees, it's a lovely area , it's a quieter way up there if you park in the village and come up from the bottom road ,think old fashioned telephone on os map. All best Will 🍻✌🇬🇧

I am definitely going to give the veg steamer idea a try - I've had one of those kicking about unused for years

ok, interesting on the yew trees, I had no idea. new sub here, from Oklahoma. like the channel so far!

Cracking video mate nothing worse than feeling the cold in the night your a braver man than me going out this time of year without a sleeping bag even though it's a bit warmer down south atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

Yew are my 2nd fave after huge old oaks. Quite rare to find a forest full nowadays. Usually only found in churchyards as they weren't chopped down due to it being consecrated ground. Their staves make excellent longbows due to the combination of heart & sap wood. As for the fire bowl, I've recently purchased one of those small foldable bbq's. Adds a bit of weight but not too much. I can do a fire directly on the ground but prefer not to if possible

Good Evening from a South African living in Switzerland .. 👍👍👍 refreshing .. thank you for sharing. I am a new subscriber and have been playing 'catch-up' on some of your earlier postings. As an Old Geezer (DOB 1950), I also tend towards 'Old School Gear' for many reasons .. some being .. I already have it (and for a long time), it is robust, continues to serve me well and can be depended upon when used within it's Design Intent .. and most important .. it is paid for (something a pensioner like me appreciates). Nostalgia also plays a part .. naturally. That said .. I am a keen observer of Human Behaviour .. simplistically .. 'how they do stuff that is also of interest to me'. That way, I have learned by the example and mistakes of others and have not repeated some of them .. some but not all .. one must also every now and again slip on a banana skin to reinforce learning. Gear .. and specifically in this case, clothing. You appear to have a standard clothing set that seems to work for you and well at that. If I may, please .. would you be so kind as to consider mentioning in you postings, that which you are using and how effectively (or not) it performs under those specific conditions. Besides satisfying my curiosity, it would assist me (and I am sure others) when going out to purchase replacements for that which has 'passed on' or 'shrunk' due to Old Age ... 'Branding and Marketing' are not always indicative of Quality, Longevity, Value for Money or suitability for the Task in Hand. Just something to consider please. Once again .. good postings .. keep them coming please. Take care .. Tommy

Ah, that’s what I needed. A good relaxing video. I say that because they are! Yesterday was church, shopping and mulching in the back. Today was several hours of leaf work in the on the roof, back and front. We have a lot of trees 🌲, mostly maples. They are nice in the summer with the shade and helping the house stay cool, but in autumn, too many leaves. Interesting country and terrain, and spectacular views. Never heard that legend of yew trees before. Not sure if we have yews over here. Weren’t English longbows made from yew wood. Sure did the job at the Battle of Agincourt, I think it was. Glad you found a nice oak to keep you safe. Been trying to think of ways to keep you warm without adding to much to your kit. How about a loose fitting pair of really heavy wool socks for sleeping? Would a separate blanket roll slung over your shoulder be too cumbersome? Just some thoughts with cold weather upon us. Well, stay safe and warm, My Friend. See you in the next video. 😊

Great camp and vid there sir . Enjoyed that . Atb 👍

Love your videos very relaxing . I have always known yew trees to be good women as they are planted at church entrances to ward away bad things gs I also work with yew wood alot to make natural catapults atb best

Beutifull.🔥🐨 🇦🇺 Good on ya safe travels

Yew trees are magical Giles. There's one in st Mary's church overton North wales over 2000 yrs Old. Around before the Romans put a foot here.

Great video, nice to see a wild camping video without cooking huge steaks. Don’t you use your water bottle as a hot water bottle during the night for your feet? I find that the ex army water bottles make good hot water bottles for camping, and the water inside is still useable.

Hi Giles, thanks for the video. Perhaps you should invest in a Swedish LK35. Little bit more room and you could get a full blanket so no more cold feet.

I think the steamer fire thing is a good idea. But also you could cut out a patch of turf then replace it once your done? As a little boy my farther would have me be in charge of watering the turf kept in the shade each day until we were ready to strike camp & leave.

wicked mate.... keep it up... i wish i could get u to the himalayas. u would love it there

Hi Giles, the cold feet. Have you considered wearing the long type woolen puttees (normally copies of the real thing) on your walk in? Would add insulation to your lower legs on the walk in (could still wear the gaiters too) but also, on the night, you could use them to wrap loads of loose layers around your feet/ankles, making them dual purpose. Also good for cordage, ties, first aid etc.,.. Another thought, have you considered a wool or cotton buff to add extra insulation to neck/head with little addition to weight.

Another beautiful location. You should get some really thick long wool socks just for sleeping. You live in the land of wool. Have fun and stay safe.

The one thing that all outdoor folk seem to have in common is their terrible taste in music. Other than that, I enjoyed the video :-)

Heaven, I'd love to do something like this. Any tips for finding secluded spots to camp over night?

Thank Giles, made me smile to see you'd uploaded a new video. May I ask which backpack you are using please? I have a Romanian canvas bread bag but am after a slightly bigger backpack. Really appreciate the filming style, having to keep going back for the camera, especially on the hills!

I am a recent subscriber. I am enjoying your videos & appreciate your minimal gear pack set-up. Most excellent 👍 Those are very substantial gaiters, are you doing a lotta bushwhacking?

The uco xl is the same size as my steamer basket at just over 11inches wide but my basket is lighter and cheaper. Carry a small aluminum foil to protect ground.

I'm thinking the veg steamer would also make a good stand/wind break for a Trangia or Trangia-style meths stove

Where did u get your boots? They're the dream!!

Hello again Giles. Enjoyed your video, thanks. Yes, I have a question, wearing your backpack so low, doesn't it put a lot of strain on your arms and back❓

I have subbed to your channel. I love it! What pack are you using? What billy can are you using?

hi Giles thankyou so much for your video uploads im just about to start my wild camping experience and i've learned so much from watching your videos, i love your minimilst approach although i may take a softer approach initially as your clearly way tougher than me and camping without a sleeping bag may take a little time especially in winter 🥶 , may i ask you a couple of questions in regard your equipment in this video? i really like your cooking pot and wondered its make and size , i have searched and can only find a zebra billy can which isnt quite the same , i know after watching all your videos you favour ex military gear so wondered if it was that? and if so what it is ... also as a newbie ive been looking for suitable trousers much like yours that have a side pocket for a foldable saw, ive looked all round go outdoors etc but finding a pair of trousers is a mind field of options and yours also look fairly normal and could be worn day to day and also hopefully dont cost £100 + like the stuff i looked at today... you'd think these trousers were magical pants at that price 😁... so could yountell me what brand are they Giles? , you seem like a no nonsense kind of bloke and clearly 'know your beans" so i trust your choices in clothing and equipment ,i hope you dont mind me asking and i hope this message finds you in good health and spirit .. thanks again for your wonderful videos i watch them everyday they and you really have inspired me to get out and experience the great outdoors 👍--

Hi Giles, I enjoy watching your videos they make a change from the norm which get put up on you tube. With regards to your sleeping system, may I suggest that you check out Blackie Thomas on you tube as he recently did a video on a US military surplus cotton sleeping bag cover. In his video he uses it as a light weight summer sleeping bag. Just a thought that you may be able to combine it with your current sleep system. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video.

Every time I watched you walking with that pack hanging down your back I wanted to tighten your straps and cinch it up higher. Is it designed to ride so low or is that how you prefer it? Doesn't it pull you back and make you strain forwards against the drag? I like the vegetable steamer fire bowl idea. I'll try that myself. enjpyed the vid, great to see the NVA Zeltbahn in use. I have two and some other NVA gear I enjoy using.

Nice job again. Which cook set is that one you're using?

Thanks for sharing another amble Giles. Is that the South Downs?

I'm curious about what is the thing about yews? I'm clueless about it!

we have the same veg steamer. I thought you'd perhaps modified one added nuts and bolts to one.

Giles use a plumbers mat 😎

Nice video! It was interesting to see the vegetable steamer in action it was something I was thinking about. Out of curiosity was the high point Harting down? It looked familiar.

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Thanks for replying back to me I would love to go up into Scotland and then to Dartmoor. I'm retired now I'm 63 but I don't know if I can afford to get over there to Great Britain and fulfill my dream. It is great you use nothing but drugs and materials no synthetics I was thinking I could send you a roll of aluminum foil it has corrugation in it it's very lightweight and you can roll it up and you could use six feet in there to lay down on and put your lambskin or whatever that is you use when you use your shelter. You would probably not use it because it's synthetic right?

Would that be the Zebra cooking pot you are using?

What type of pack are you using in this video?

oh bad spot Look above your camp for widow-makers , or broken hanging limbs, hanging on other branches, ready to fall in a wind storm.?

Man I’m really starting to empathize with our English cousins. A “fire bowl”? Lemme guess. It’s the law? Mankind warmed a thousand generations of bodies with a few minutes on a digging stick and a few rocks. Now? Fire bowls. Give one man the “authority” to dictate to another man and the rules pile up

I meant you use natural materials LOL whoops

Nice video… shame about the music 🎶 ..🤣🤣🤣

I really enjoy your Videos but find the Audio too quiet so I cant hear what you are saying which is a shame