How To Wild Camp Army Style

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Embark on a rugged solo adventure with Stephen Howson in "How to Wild Camp Army Style Solo." In this video, Stephen, a British Army veteran, takes you deep into the wilderness to teach you the essentials of military-style camping using minimal gear. Discover the techniques and tools that have helped soldiers thrive in the wild for decades.
🌲 What You'll Learn:
Army-Style Tarp Setup: Master the art of setting up a military poncho or basha for shelter, using jungle knots for durability and practicality.
Bivvy Bag Essentials: Understand the critical role of a bivvy bag in protecting your sleeping bag and keeping you dry.
Minimalist Camping Gear: Explore the essential gear needed for a true army-style camp, including the basics like a sleep pad, mini stove, and essential survival tools.
Survival Tips and Tricks: Gain valuable survival tips that enhance safety and efficiency in the wild.
🌟 Why Watch?
Learn from veteran: Stephen's extensive military background and passion for outdoor adventures make him the perfect guide for learning survival camping.
Practical Skills for Outdoor Enthusiasts: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced camper, these skills will enhance your ability to enjoy and thrive in nature.
Engaging and Educational: Packed with practical demonstrations and tips, this video is not just informative but also incredibly engaging.
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@eddiemcalinden2773 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely spot on with this one,after yesterday's cup debacle, very excellent change , I can use a load of the thing's in these vids to help when im takin my 2 boy's outdoors,much appreciated Ste,have a great one buddy 👍

@richardlittlejohn8184 Ай бұрын

Great vid! Can't wait to do this with my son! I loved how close you got to the guy you basher up with. Your lives become intertwined!!

@LC-gs6qv Ай бұрын

Brings back some memories! Ive no good memories from harbour areas!! Finding your way along the comms cord to the stag position!!😢😢

@ameyagokhale5123 Ай бұрын

9:26 Hilarious Angle there Ste 😂

@SteMilne Ай бұрын

United fan channels 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 wild camping videos. The meeting point of my favourite things on KZfaq 👌🏻

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Ha. It’s mad how many are into it. Quietly 👀

@TheJDMidgley1 Ай бұрын

If I could recommend another KZfaqr seeing as you mentioned moving away from army camping and more lightweight stuff. "Haze outdoors"is really good. Good mix of stuff like tarp camping, multi day hikes, foraging, bushcraft, and some standard wildcamps was the person who's videos got me into it. Videos usually a good laugh too.

@talkfooty82 27 күн бұрын

Go on Ste! Quality mate.

@paulhancock Ай бұрын

This was cool, Ste. Never been a big camper, but I do a bit of photography and if I want to get some sunrise shots over the summer... That means manning-up and camping out, so these guides are appreciated!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Yeh. Sunrise never disappoints

@bricemorin9651 Ай бұрын

No way he's camping I love it.

@alteredshape7611 Ай бұрын

Great content Ste.. the LNT bit at the end is a must and wel done for actually giving that info!

@decwarb5600 Ай бұрын

Love this new channel, camping and hiking has never been something I’ve been interested in doing. This channel has made me want to give it a go. Great job!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Go for it! You won’t regret it

@nuddz 23 күн бұрын

Hey mate Im new to football and my sons luv Man utd watched your footy channel a few times with them .Great to see you out camping and discussing your time in the service a topic I can relate to .Keep up the great work!!

@Howson-IRL 21 күн бұрын

Thanks mate!

@plaguey935 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video mate, took me back to my training days on Dartmoor and Woodbury common in the Royal Marines. Made my day, all the best pal 👍

@Howson-IRL 28 күн бұрын

Cheers mate!

@ACEPodcastNation Ай бұрын

Another great video mate. Really enjoying these. They give me peace of mind as I get used to my son having joined military. Well in @HowsonIRL

@moosteroutdoors88 Ай бұрын

I am pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time camping. I recall my own days in the King's Regiment, stationed in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, where I believe my passion for wild camping was ignited. You appeared to be extremely content and enjoying the experience. Wild camping indeed offers a unique and fulfilling adventure. Ps No flash bangs😂😂😂

@UNITED8993 26 күн бұрын

Wtf! As a United fan/wild camping enthusiast how did I not know this channel exists??

@Howson-IRL 20 күн бұрын

Welcome! Make sure you're subscribed because there's plenty more to come in the near future!

@davidpearson6785 Ай бұрын

Absolute legend, proper enjoyed watching that ste, have watched your mental health take batterings trying to make being a Manchester United fan less of a shit show for our entertainment, so bloody good to see you getting away from it all, really respect you , your military expertise shone thru there, a proper good watch. Top man

@jessewrites17792 28 күн бұрын

You are a top bloke. Thanks for the journey.

@Howson-IRL 27 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly

@jforden78 Ай бұрын

Did two weeks in New Mexico with the Boy Scouts where we packed all our kit. It was a fantastic two weeks, and sometimes I yearn for that quiet and disconnect. Great vid, Ste. Especially that last part.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Good stuff

@christophercorcoran1557 Ай бұрын

Good work, Ste looked good fun, it certainly a lot easier and more comfortable having the right kit.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@matt6477 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video … look forward to more of them👏👏👏

@Howson-IRL 28 күн бұрын

Make sure you're subscribed for more!

@ViinyIX 24 күн бұрын

Top quality vid as always Ste! Loved it!

@Howson-IRL 24 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@tedonsnow5102 Ай бұрын

These are the things that bring us to who we really are, no signal or devices just you surrounded by real life. Also, when alone you can have an intelligent conversation with someone who listens 😂 Another great video Ste, thanks.

@LukeMohan Ай бұрын

I actually think you should do this more often, great content

@GoodBlokeOutdoors Ай бұрын

Quality Ste, from watching you for years on paddock/ftd its good to see you doing similar content to what I create.

@Howson-IRL 28 күн бұрын

Much appreciated! Send us an email: spencer@studio68.co.uk - We'd like a chat!

@Somegamer59 Ай бұрын

My favorite types of videos and my favorite KZfaqr. Loved this video!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, mate

@deliveryboy555 26 күн бұрын

Excellent stuff, Ste. Keep it up brother.

@Howson-IRL 20 күн бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@MaxPower-zp2vd Ай бұрын

Jungle knots. I like that. I’ve always called it a tarp line.

@williedame4406 Ай бұрын

Love this content Ste, keep it coming!

@Howson-IRL 28 күн бұрын

More to come!

@KingFaya-2101 Ай бұрын

Loving this IRL content Big up to you ste💪

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Thanks

@EntertainmentQuest 28 күн бұрын

Another good vid Ste keep em coming 👍 enjoying this channel fella.Prob should have gone wild camping form Feb until the end of the season ffs.😂

@JamesHeseltine 27 күн бұрын

I clicked on this video after watching your Man Utd video and I thought “This is gonna be crap because it’s not him talking about Utd…” I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I watched it all. Fantastic content. Up the reds.

@Howson-IRL 27 күн бұрын

Cheers, I think?

@JamesHeseltine 27 күн бұрын

@@Howson-IRL I legit loved it.

@fartinbrundle5495 29 күн бұрын

This is great

@garrynluke4853 Ай бұрын

I live in New Zealand I always thought about joining the military and listening to you talk about you experiences honestly ive been looking into joining the English army. I believe I could as im from the commonwealth. Thanks for all the content.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Give it a go pal.

@abfan8333 Ай бұрын

British army* and plenty of commonwealth fellas in the army

@danieledwards2941 26 күн бұрын

Royal Lesbians and Commonwealth (RLC) give it a go ahhh

@johncowell710 Ай бұрын

Loved this Ste , would love you to have done a “ just woke up” shot and tell us how the nights sleep was and what the weather was like. Love it because it’s informative without preaching, Keep it up mate it’s brilliant

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Didn’t have enough battery to do it all. Wanted to get the pack up and outro

@jamesroberts6370 Ай бұрын

@@Howson-IRLaka he sacked it and woke up in a premier inn 😂

@TechnoViibes 29 күн бұрын

JB is a god send on exercise!

@EwanP27 Ай бұрын

Quality vid, defo more of these please!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Oh don’t worry

@IAmConorr Ай бұрын

9:20 I thought I was watching Beavo… Another great vid, Ste! It can’t be under estimated how many skills you’ve learnt from being in the military that someone like myself would never even begin to know without a lot of research and trial and error!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Yeh. You forget. But then realise you didn’t forget 😂

@brianocionnaith7241 Ай бұрын

Loved your video ❤

@007cheeesepuff5 27 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the vid! Always jealous of the scenery yall have over there. You're like the hardcore version of @GrizzlyGaz lol keep up the vids

@Howson-IRL 27 күн бұрын

Cheers mate!

@aaronzs Ай бұрын

Yes lad, there is a fair few place around Glossop to wild camp!

@BizarreBazaar_YT Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this mate, nice one.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@garethtaylor7437 Ай бұрын

Interesting video ste. You clearly absolutely still in your mind are a serviceman. Ive been told many times by former servicemen that you can take the lad out the army but cant take the army out the lad. Top work mate.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Yeh. I defo still am

@liamjones9115 Ай бұрын

Top video.

@feralpleasures4767 Ай бұрын

Nice one Ste! Cracking video 👍

@leveyManUK Ай бұрын

Mate you look like your in your element here, really enjoying yourself, always had a smile on.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

I am!

@denisoleary5302 Ай бұрын

Brilliant

@curleex3838 28 күн бұрын

Ive been a paddock sub for many years now and never knew you did this Ste, im almost 60 now and ive been a keen British bushcrafter for most of my life, i love the great outdoors (summer mostly) but i agree with the ultralight, ultralight is the way to go trust me..!

@Howson-IRL 27 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard! Make sure you're subscribed

@curleex3838 27 күн бұрын

@@Howson-IRL done ✔️

@TylerJohnston_ Ай бұрын

Love it Ste!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@SimonEdwards 28 күн бұрын

Ex military here remember them days well

@ssheldon1616 Ай бұрын

Good on you.

@leewilkinson8221 Ай бұрын

Loved that Ste, used to love roughing it as we used to call it, might actually try that even though I'm nearly 50!! Top content mate 👌👌

@UnclePhillyMyAss 25 күн бұрын

He goes dogging too

@moorandmountain Ай бұрын

Wondered where I recognised you from. Good stuff mate 👍

@ameyagokhale5123 Ай бұрын

Fun camping vid! 👏🏻 Lit Video Ste

@johnmarvel8370 Ай бұрын

Love to see and hear this side of your life. Lifelong United fan have listened to your main channel for years and every so often you talk about your military stories of the past, so this channel is a good way to see more of that brought to life. Do you plan on rejoining the military in some capacity, ie reserves etc to balance the United stuff and family life at home? Cheers mate

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

I have an offer from the Army. Just navigating the new civilian managed recruit processing system. Which isn’t the best.

@johnmarvel8370 Ай бұрын

@@Howson-IRL good luck with it, be awesome if your able to continue the IRL stuff in some fashion further looking at the present day army stuff 😎

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

I dunno if I can share the job on camera. But I am going to be doing content with the Army. I had a meeting in Wales last month. We got loads of cool stuff planned. I’ll be joining some exercises etc and bringing it to this channel. It’ll be awesome

@chrsalg 28 күн бұрын

Ste I love this but I have a great big chieftain chaly to sleep on but great to see you enjoying it lol

@markpughruazair9601 Ай бұрын

Ste I absolutely loved this video mate 👍

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@normancesar3812 Ай бұрын

Leave no trace, nice one. Have you tried hammocking? Good fun in a forest. When is the car reveal dropping?

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Car video is coming soon!

@mattensinger7 Ай бұрын

The only thing I believed when they said civvies would pay thousands for this. Should never of got rid of all the kit I bought over the years. Been a civvie now for 10 year and recently got back into camping last year. My goodness im glad I know what to look for as camping sites can rip you off. Keep up the camping Videos Ste its nice to see other ex forces lads wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of life 👍

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Wild is the best! Camp sites only if you’re hitting Cornwall or something. Need a base.

@wayne3078 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed that 👌

@leedavies3629 Ай бұрын

Nice one Howson 🇾🇪✌️🔰

@masamuneragnarok788 Ай бұрын

This crow bag making a bru in his jet boil 😂 nice video lad makes me wish I was bashered up like back in the day but that would mean stag so fuck that great video big lad 👊

@george2979 Ай бұрын

That burners mint that. Smart but of kit.

@mozandbradswildcamps Ай бұрын

Great video Stephen, them army ration packs are decent with the main meals being surprisingly nice, I've had Chicken & Mash & Sausage & Beans while camping in freezing conditions, hot chocolate & chocolate brownie went well for dessert

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Chocolate pudding could bring about world peace. It’s amazing.

@mozandbradswildcamps Ай бұрын

@@Howson-IRL nice, I’ll try and get that with my next 24hour ration pack

@AnthonyWhitewwfilms 27 күн бұрын

Can’t stand the United content but this is awesome. Love it.

@Howson-IRL 27 күн бұрын

Swings and roundabouts! Thanks

@AnthonyWhitewwfilms 27 күн бұрын

@@Howson-IRL I’ve seen you this happy making United vids. This is clearly what you should be doing mate 👍

@OptimisticSpaceLens-yy9ft Ай бұрын

Ste in the wild 🙌🙌🙌🙌

@J-Walks-007 Ай бұрын

Bloody hell Ste… looked like you had the weight of a washing machine on ya back😂 credit to you though & looked like a great mental re-set👍 Suppose I’m an ultra lighter then😂 been hiking & camping up in the mountains for years, try for a base weight of 12Kg ish but always filter water on the go…you’d laugh & call me a posh glamper if you compared my kit to yours😂, be warned though if your thinking of going lighter any item with the ultra light tag are a fortune 🙄 💰 Great watch, loved it! Stay safe, Up the Mighty Reds⚽️

@gav24241 Ай бұрын

Incline waking with the big pack isn’t easy Ste, feel you brother 😂 class fun wild camping though!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

It is not!

@l.o.r.d9962 Ай бұрын

Great views

@tonytime32 Ай бұрын

Didn't know you was into the wild camping aswell as the football only just seen this channel. Great stuff mate I do a bit myself with the dog nothing better than getting up in the hills especially after a crap result which being utd fans we get a lot haha

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Don't forget to subscribe; there's more to come

@bretthudson3110 Ай бұрын

Jetboil ftw! Have you tried using a bivy? Probably in a country thats guaranteed warm weather though

@SistersForever-es4hc Ай бұрын

This is better than watching United

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

I mean. There’s a lot better than watching United at the moment

@paultrussy4243 Ай бұрын

Watching this from my one-manner on a long walk from the English south coast heading north.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

How long's that gonna take?

@sgoredraw1455 Ай бұрын

Top 3 MRE’s 1. All day breakfast 2. Beef Burito Filling 3. Pasta Bolognese

@kylekalakoda1304 Ай бұрын

1. Chicken Sausages and beans 2. Beef Casava 3. Mango Cake

@janinehowson7126 Ай бұрын

Needs a taste test video 👍

@sgoredraw1455 28 күн бұрын

@@kylekalakoda1304 I was going for main meals only , but if we’re going ‘ extras ‘ , IMO the humble sesame seed bar would be up there as well

@sgoredraw1455 28 күн бұрын

@@janinehowson7126 32 main meals in a head to head knock out tournament to declare a winner ? Could be done as video shorts for a bit of fun / extended content 😁 ( I think theres 32 ? I know there’s a lot if you include the vegetarian and halal meals )

@janinehowson7126 27 күн бұрын

@@sgoredraw1455 32! I always wonder how the camping brands are vs an army version too.

@mightydazken Ай бұрын

Love this kinda content, Ste! If you want prime wild camping in Europe you should check out Sweden. A campers paradise.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Oh I bet there’s some breathtaking scenery

@bargepoled Ай бұрын

Camping with Steve (if you know you know). UK style

@liamjones9115 Ай бұрын

Yep.

@mrpotato442 Ай бұрын

Look forward to seeing you doing 1 of the United reviews from the tent soon Steven.😅

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

It’ll happen. Did loads last summer

@disrupt_ist Ай бұрын

Ste, was that a man-made forest? I ask because the trees look uniform. I know lots of man-made forests were created in the UK to use the wood for rebuilding after the 2nd world war. Thetford forest in Norwich is a man-made forest for that reason, and it is absolutely enormous. My parents live on the edge of Thetford Forest, and it's a beautiful place to live.

@boxingstraighttalk6599 Ай бұрын

Ste sat on his own knocking one out over Ten Hag and his inept tactics.

@jamesroberts6370 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@MichaelEnright-gk6yc 29 күн бұрын

I with Stephen and Ten Hag.

@boxingstraighttalk6599 29 күн бұрын

@@MichaelEnright-gk6yc what your sat next to howson knocking one out?!

@Howson-IRL 28 күн бұрын

Can neither confirm nor deny.

@zelig1799 Ай бұрын

I miss the woods of Catterick. Looking back, infantry training was like a holiday camp with the lads. I only managed 8 weeks before falling down a bloody rabbit hole breaking my foot and snapping some ligament. My only option was to go back to the start. Being only 17 at the time I was allowed to leave. Worst 'decision' I ever made.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Ah mate that sucks.

@zelig1799 Ай бұрын

@@Howson-IRL Cheers. TBH it was 2001. If you can't mentally cope with that small of a setback you shouldn't be in the infantry; especially back then. I just wish I'd been forced to take the hit and grow, as I wasn't mature enough to realise that's what I needed.

@disrupt_ist Ай бұрын

Handy if the Mrs. kicks you out. 😂😂😂

@moodswinggaming2972 Ай бұрын

Ste mate, you ever seen Naked and afraid on Discovery+? Some of it is a farce but the XL 60 day challenge is decent, few contestants on there are badass. If you've not seen it, give it a whirl. XL is the best to watch. 40-60 days in the desert, African plains and jungles with nothing but basic survival items. Also wonder if you've ever seen the Barkley Marathon documentaries? Fucking madness it is. Well worth a watch. "Where dreams go to die" is a good one to start with. Worlds hardest bastards those guys (and now girl) are (ones who complete it)

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

I don’t think I’m familiar with that particular show

@roughwalkers 29 күн бұрын

ThruDark are a banging make 😅

@Howson-IRL 20 күн бұрын

I barely wear anything else!

@sapper713 Ай бұрын

Top video Ste but you didn’t cover going on a shovel recce 🤣🤣

@Nofixedabode859 Ай бұрын

Love this type of camping m8 my lads are forces so I get all the gear free and rat packs, we were out last Friday night in thetford forest awsome so be good if you can do more of these also I mite splash out on the beast, what you think to it over distance with no hip pad carrying it all on shoulders? I only carry bout 40lb so not too heavy 👍

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Yeh. It’s designed to be worn with belt kit, and also so you can get it off quick. Military bergans you aren’t meant to have the waist strap on anyway. So it just makes sense. I’ve done some milage with this, and some big weight. It’s great.

@bigmancleverman989 Ай бұрын

I think you and Haze outdoors need a colab.

@MichaelEnright-gk6yc 29 күн бұрын

A waterproof light weight sleeping bag is lighter and better when i was younger no need for all the ancillary gear. With the bag i had i could sleep on ice down to -20 C .

@roughwalkers 29 күн бұрын

What basha is that mate? Look better than my issued one

@snesleywipessqueegeeservices 27 күн бұрын

Are you Tai Tuivasa's long lost bro bro? 🤔 Gonna do a shoey for us? 😊

@andrewsmith-rc1rj Ай бұрын

Love my jetboil

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Going from hexy, to normal gas, to a jetboil is quite something 😂 🔥

@Nofixedabode859 Ай бұрын

I love me pocket rocket 2 and me crusader mug👍

@stevelong9178 Ай бұрын

How high do you want that Bivvy. Thought you were make a kite. Dig a shell scrape next time.

@adventurefilmclub2549 Ай бұрын

Definitely get lighter kit. Military type is robust, but bugger robust when it's on your back for miles. Thermarest insulated mat, down sleeping bag and a lighter pack will save you kilos!

@daveysgb Ай бұрын

Theres that many gadgets and enormous tents available nowadays, camping with the family is like having a fold out caravan in the back of the car.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Yeh. Our main tent for family camping is huge. Packs up huge. Weighs 20kg. And we bring tables, chairs etc with us.

@them8k396 21 күн бұрын

How did I not know your ex-army and you have this channel

@Howson-IRL 21 күн бұрын

Better late than never! Subscribe!

@roughwalkers 29 күн бұрын

Id love to point out some mistakes regarding your kit... But im not coz its an awesome vid 😅

@Howson-IRL 20 күн бұрын

Any suggestions are welcome!

@zelig1799 Ай бұрын

I know this is weird, but any chance you could set up a camera on one of these things and recording the whole night. Like Hippies with whale music there is a huge audience for sleep sound videos. A REAL over night in British woods during the rain must sound great

@GHO5T3DFreelance 26 күн бұрын

are you Richard Howson's brother?

@anandakrishnanaidoo6401 21 күн бұрын

Do a MRE review

@Howson-IRL 19 күн бұрын

Great suggestion!

@kfaposse Ай бұрын

Jesus ste I was gonna call 911 as I thought you were about to stroke out on us!!! - Great content again - now how about the car/truck reveal it's only been 6 months ffs!!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

The next car video is coming very soon!