Great idea! It gives off enough heat for close proximity (for solo use that’s fine) but the wind shield would make a big difference I’m sure. 👍👍👍 Top tip.

I have to give a thumb's up to your "no drama" comment. There would be a message there for the mostly-Hollywood producers of television series were it not for the apparent mindlessness of the masses. Personally, I'd rather count myself among the 205K subscribers of Simon's serene and informative content than those who opt for more contrived, farcical fare as the nearly 99 Million who are presently subscribed to the WWE channel! I cut the cable TV cord five years ago. In no small part, my action was prompted by the constant trend of so-called "reality" shows to artificially hype and promote conflict in their content. I suspect that you can think of several examples yourself, but one of several that finally soured me on "Reality Television" was the series "American Chopper" that followed upon the popularity of the original documentary that featured custom motorcycle builder Jessie James. I, for one, simply wanted to follow the design concepts and craftsmanship of the builders! When Jessie James' builds were first featured on TV, I remember contacting my late father--he was a WW2 combat veteran who, along with one of his three veteran brothers placed Harley motorcycles on order after returning to civilian life--and telling him: "You've got see this guy. You won't like his personality, but you'll be amazed at his skill and craftsmanship!" Sadly, such television focused increasingly upon outrageous personalities with each new series and episode; and the design concepts and execution became a dwindling fraction of the content! For context, I'm not a fan of "chopper" motorcycles or outlaw bikers--I much preferred what were know as "cafe racer" type bikes in the 1970s; but I do appreciate clever, artistic design and the requisite skills to execute the concepts in metal, fiberglass, leather and paint. Videos which convey information and/or teach skills and techniques embedded in entertaining content are, by far, my preferred fare. Simon suits that preference quite well!

Yea but what if it punctures in the night on a thorn? ... your screwed for a warm nights sleep

@@drummingearth5326 sweep your ground, lay out a groundsheet, patch the thing at night, it's not that hard.

Thanks Ashley! I do try to keep up with the comments, but if I’m honest, it’s becoming more and more difficult as the views grow! I’m sure it will get to the point when it’s impossible to read them all and that’ll be a shame as I enjoy trading them (most of them! 😂) 👍

Nice thx for answering

Thanks mate! 👍

Sorry to hear you’ve been banned from using your fire pit - that is a real bummer! Are there any areas of wilderness within reach of where you live? I dont know how things work over there, in England it is illegal to wild camp - but a lot of us still do - just carefully!! 😁

I may be able to still grill during day time hours at the state park. It might get too cold and have to wait for spring. I sat in the deer stands too long and froze myself waiting for those deer. When I don't have a gun walking through the woods I see them all the time. If I stir them up. They only hop a few leaps and stop to listen because I make the exact sound of a deer calling, no tools. They listen then I paw the ground twice. They will stand for sometimes 10 minutes waiting for me to move or make noise. Deer are very interesting to watch. I also saw flocks of turkeys maybe 40 wandering through people's rural yards, keeping themselves off people's Thanksgiving tables. Happy Thanksgiving if your country celebrates that in any form. It's the biggest day of giving Thanks to God for me. God Bless you Simon. Love to watch your outings.

Thanks Ann. 👍

Thanks Tarris and welcome to the channel!! 😁😂

Thank you Richard! I am a carpenter/joiner - love making stuff, not just out of wood. 😁👍

It’s a good choice Bart! I hope you have many comfortable nights sleep in it! 👍

Cheers mate - yes, a tarp or poncho is a really good idea - somewhere to sit, take your boots off, store your gear etc. I sometimes just take a tiny tarp to set up over the head end of the bivvy. 👍

Thank you and thanks for the sub! 👍

Thank you! 😁

No thank you simon for inspiring to become a survivor. At school I’m doing a challenge week in the wild and only you could get me to do it cos I get super homesick. I always wanted to ask you this, I went wild camping on Dartmoor once and I found a great spot, I could sent you the location and you could do a vid their. Camping on Dartmoor would be great. And after the video, there is nowhere on the moor 5 minutes from a pub

myrtle : At night by yourself in the Army the saying was: Let the night be my friend.

They are great -mine is just the only headtorch I use.👍

Thanks Phil - it’s on the mend now! Not as comfy as the hammock - r especially wrapped up in some of Ginge’s coziness!! 😁

Yes, I think I’d be a bit nervous in a bivvy bag under those conditions too!! We have no predators that are cause for concern here - come and live in the UK! 😁👍

Thanks mate! 👍😁

Cheers Stu! 👍

Thanks Martyn - yes, the zip on the hoop is really temperamental - I’m planning on replacing it. 👍