Off-Road 4x4 Camp in a Kent Forest. Land Rover Camper. Camping in Heavy Rain. Moroccan Lamb.

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9 ай бұрын

In this video, I am down in Kent to meet up with Andy from Kent Survival for an off-road woodland truck camp. After a fun drive along forest tracks and fire breaks, we arrive at our spot for the night and set up our roof top tents.
An enjoyable evening of Moroccan inspired food, a couple of cheeky ales and a sudden heavy downpour of rain that put an end to our fire and it was time for bed - I opted to sleep downstairs this time - eager to try out my newly finished extending bed in the Land Rover.
Morning brings sunshine, coffee and a sumptuous breakfast fit for kings.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
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@chrisavalon6198 9 ай бұрын

There’s nothing better than sitting here at work on a miserable day eating lunch watching a video from Simon thank you Simon

@paultaylor3856 9 ай бұрын

Super clever set up in the landrover, cool to watch.

@thomasmacias5032 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for taking me along with you I’m disabled I love watching your videos thank you my friend Tommy from Northern California

@clairecooper197 9 ай бұрын

Hello Tommy from California, with love from England.

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Thomas! It was a pleasure to bring you along! More love from England 😁

@UnPetitPique 8 ай бұрын

That's the best thing isn't it, we get to go along :)

@xsirdavidianx 8 ай бұрын

@Stepheninthehills I love all these nice comments, Simon is such a nice bloke and I love to watch his videos too. So calming. Anyway, peace to you brother, and another dash of love from England ❤️ oh, you too Simon haha ❤

@chrisrains6470 6 ай бұрын

I was with you as well. Next time, do your dishes, sir, I am not your man, servant. L O L much love from Texas.

@quandtumleap 8 ай бұрын

Love video's that you and Andy do together. You two just compliment one another so well. You both bring humor, fun, friendship, good tips, yummy meals and just relaxing video's. Thanks for bringing us with and hope to have more in the future 😊

@juttalangenecker5295 6 ай бұрын

yessssss!!!!!

@user-iy5cg3os7t 4 ай бұрын

great pals.lost my walking pal ted on New Years day 71 yrs friends.will miss him.enjoy.

@franmcintyre8823 9 ай бұрын

Hi Simon! I "met" you on Andy's channel and thought I would give your channel a try. I enjoy listening to you and Andy chit chat and look forward to more of your videos.

@larryerickson3204 9 ай бұрын

U mates sure r compatible/ it’s a pleasure watching u both advance in the outdoor world. U both r very relatable. 🌞😉

@trevorkenny 9 ай бұрын

Simon puts more effort into his Camping meals then a lot of people put into their everyday cooking.

@KathyBeatty-yu3eo 9 ай бұрын

Love you guys together, so bloody cool !

@dmytrochan7402 9 ай бұрын

Both of you already show that you like the dish by nodding your head in the same way :) .... thanks for the camp 👍

@trishrobbins9942 9 ай бұрын

That fire bowl is the best! I’m in the Colorado mountains where some campers leave fires unattended. 🙄 Besides resulting forest fires, we locals are being punished with sky high insurance rates. Love Love Two Blokes!

@misswoltzen 9 ай бұрын

Love your Landrover. It has so much character.

@craiglake6091 9 ай бұрын

Great camp Simon. My 3rd great-grandfather left Preston, England in 1856 and came to the U.S. and joined a wagon train that landed his family in Arizona. He could do anything out in the wild. I think he would have enjoyed watching your videos.

@iainamurray 9 ай бұрын

I think if you’d shown him the video he would’ve burned you for witchcraft

@sarahstrong7174 8 ай бұрын

My third great grandfather was a coachman, in Southern England. He died because the coach got stuck in a gateway & as he tried to free the horses they panicked & reared & killed him.

@cruachan1191 9 ай бұрын

All very civilised with the tables, as I said on Andy's video he's even got you using a knife & fork now!

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

I know! He’s got me all civilised 😂

@ghostofkadesh9041 9 ай бұрын

Simon & Andy, 2 thumbs up 👍😊👍

@perplane 9 ай бұрын

I love watching you guys on a joint camping trip. Now I don't have to watch two videos to see my two favorite blokes. I appreciate the content guys, thank you!!

@lscblackwell9202 9 ай бұрын

Missed this last week! I know I am late to the party but I didn't want to not comment. Always enjoy your posts Simon. But when you and Andy go adventuring, it's always so entertaining. Such sumptuous cooking! I don't know if I would tackle those dishes in my modern and well appointed kitchen, much less over a wood fire or camp stove. And I love the bed conversion in the Land Rover. The way everything just fit together and made such a comfy looking bed. It all looked so well done! You are a man of many talents, Simon! Take care and be safe out there. Looking forward to your next adventure! 👍👍☺☺🧡🧡

@diannebradley9153 9 ай бұрын

My favorite camping guys Simon and andy❤ you guys have a great friendship together and you are both entertaining and good looking a real treat to watch (eye candy) 😍

@rtk3543 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff Simon, really enjoy your twin video's which give a different perspective on your adventures. I appreciate the amount of time and effort you and Andy put into your video's which are produced to such a high standard. Cheers mate, looking forward to the next one.

@chrispriddey4594 9 ай бұрын

Great video and camp - thanks, Simon (and Andy). The LR setup is really clever!

@bibsoutdoors4786 9 ай бұрын

I love seeing you two camping together.

@vic2265 9 ай бұрын

Buy some big reusable dessicant bags and place them in a small open top container while packed away which is what I have done to help alleviate the mold and musty smell from my rooftop tent. Another product I use is damp rid but you have to be sure you have room for the little container to not spill as they collect moisture and trap it in the bottom. I also set my tent up and sprayed it with a canvas mold and mildew treatment and let dry really well. The tents are fantastic but do have the drawbacks you stated when not in a dry arid place. Keep the land rover camps coming!

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thank you - a friend of mine has offered me some big bags of desiccant that I’ll try - might even install some vents (weatherproof ones) 👍

@Liam3015 9 ай бұрын

Great to see the other side of Andy's video.

@rickywoodcock7222 9 ай бұрын

Exactly

@user-bi8hs4zb8l 9 ай бұрын

Love to see you sit around,chat,laugh,drink some beers…also the cooking!! 😂🍺🍺

@espeon200 9 ай бұрын

Hooray! I’ve been looking forward to this video since I saw Andy had posted his.

@mark_your_adventures90 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you back in the Land Rover Simon! Always love it when you do these videos, would be great to see you do some more stays in the Land Rover more often 😃 always enjoy your videos though, look forward to the next!

@joanhuggett5164 9 ай бұрын

Cheeky bottle turn on Andy's table, love it. The bed you've just finished looked super-comfortable with a grey-Maggie pillow. Meals looked delicious. Beautifully filmed, Simon. God bless.

@jimlydle4170 9 ай бұрын

Hi lads this trip looks fun. It reminds me of my life on the farm as a kid driving a land rover not sure which one but it was late 60's. Ive always wanted my own. And Spam haven't had that for years. I also like the subtitles on all youtube videos not just yours , they seem to misinterpret some words. But it's good to see another good vid of good mates enjoying good food in a great location.

@Forgehammer 9 ай бұрын

So awesome when you and Andy team up !

@scottgreig9802 9 ай бұрын

As always gents great video

@mikebruce6234 9 ай бұрын

great video, as usual, thanks Simon & Andy.

@zbigniewkrajewski7536 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for your great relaxing videos. Keep uup the good work. Cant wait for another canoe adventure.

@janwaller3585 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Two friends camping, chatting and cooking. Fun times .

@holzjj1573 9 ай бұрын

Your videos soothe the soul. I love how everything has its place. So organised. Thankyou for another enjoyable video Simon x

@jamesdixon7656 9 ай бұрын

That is the greatest sense of freedom anyone could have. Thanks for sharing.

@louiseisobel 9 ай бұрын

I love watching you two! Yea you make us feel like we are with you! You’re both humble and hilarious ❤ thank you 🙏

@HolisticPatriots 9 ай бұрын

It's great seeing you and Andy back together again in another great video.

@user-sj4bh4sp6b 9 ай бұрын

always good to see you two together! And as i will soon be looking for my own used Defender, its nice to be reminded about their 'personality'......☺

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Good luck! Swarfega will be your friend 😂👍

@NovaDeb 2 ай бұрын

"That's just Moroccan spices." 😊

@Lazarus-aap 9 ай бұрын

That passenger door closing at the end 😂😂

@tamirew9247 9 ай бұрын

Out of all the content that I watch on a daily basis, your vids always come first. It’s like yes! Simon dropped a new one! I particularly love the intro and outro music that you choose. A mixture of Americana, folk, blues. Good ole guitar/banjo pickin’. Always fun!

@karenputt3383 9 ай бұрын

You and Andy are great together!

@DonP_is_lostagain 9 ай бұрын

Loved Andy's video, and loved this one too. It's always nice to get two perspectives on the same camp. The Spitfire was a real bonus!

@Andrewoutdooradventures1550 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for Simon for sharing great camp video with Andy, cheers Simon for a fantastic wendnesday video

@barbarafann766 9 ай бұрын

Great time with you two again. Thank you for taking us along!

@neilbland1701 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous camp Simon, my favourite collaboration with Andy from Kent Survival too, you two always do a great camp together and plenty of laughs and facts along the way, always awesome viewing. Thank you very much and hope to see more in the future please.

@ChrisWoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Nice one Simon and Andy, Make sure you shut the Landy door properly....lol

@humbertocarrionjr8111 9 ай бұрын

You have a super land rover and the music you play fits the vehicle. Keep up with your camping trips. It seems to be the only way i go camping by watching your videos.

@tammyrobb6384 9 ай бұрын

Came over from Kent Survival channel.

@philipmckeon8944 9 ай бұрын

I follow you too guys and you’re both great. Together you’re are awesome. Thank you.

@lilhathway6619 9 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, I always enjoy videos with you and Andy. You are as bad as one another haha!

@OldnNature Ай бұрын

Simon...."at least the rain is stopping" Mother Nature...."hold my beer"

@vipulsajagane9469 9 ай бұрын

I love your duo.. Andy being Andy is always good to see.. and that "Atleast the rain is stopping" and the next shot was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nice one Simon.!(My managers name is also Simon lol)

@JohnMclellan-um1rj 9 ай бұрын

ye great glamping videos pair othem .cant say no to a freebie.grizzl gaz and blot .they do it old school .

@loupiscanis9449 9 ай бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

@Kenbur 9 ай бұрын

You two make a great pair to enjoy overlanding with!! Thanks for the entertaining experience once again Simon

@loki1066 Ай бұрын

At 24:34 Andy visibly winces as he realises how romantic this is all starting to sound 🤣🤣🤣

@CaroleFrenchFox 9 ай бұрын

So grateful, recently, there always seems to be a Simon video appearing, right when my poor mental health and over active brain needs it. Thank you Simon!! Also got to love that when people have all the 'posh' gear, like the wedges to level up their trucks.... Simon just uses logs and it does the job just as well. 😊

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Carole! 😁

@HelenNetallica 9 ай бұрын

I did not stop grinning thru this whole vid..love the two of you together!❤️🤘🏻

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@trevordavies2829 9 ай бұрын

I watched Kent Survival’s video of the same trip. Different story tellers - really an interesting comparison. I’m sure you and Andy watch both versions. I wonder how many viewers have done the same? Thanks

@clairecooper197 9 ай бұрын

“At least the rain is stopping” Simons famous last words!! 😂😂😂

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

😂😂

@joncarter8372 9 ай бұрын

“I think the rain is stopping” … …so much for airing and drying out the tent. Hopefully you’ve had time and appropriate weather to do so. Love your videos, Simon. Hoping your ratatouille gets at least one thumb up.

@neillambton4065 9 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, another great vid. As for the roof tent smelling and musty, if you can smell it, the mould spores are in the air inside, and could be a health hazard. If you find mould inside, leave it all open to air, and remove the mould. But i`m sure you already know that?.

@DarkDestroyer98 7 ай бұрын

Simon: I think the rain is stopping... Rain: Welp. 😂😂

@anndebaldo7381 9 ай бұрын

Love watching yours and Andy's videos of the same camp, back to back! The lamb chops looked amazing and delish! The spam with ketchup...well, maybe not so much. 😂 Always look forward to the next ones! ATB, and thanks for bringing us along.

@rosannajackson156 9 ай бұрын

I found you through Andy’s channel and couldn’t be more pleased. Loved your scary Wales adventure

@wolfgrube 9 ай бұрын

Oh I'm so glad I found this channel.

@mbrider56 9 ай бұрын

Ah, my two favourite "Tubers"......❤ Great content simon, Great to see your two different styles, Andy with his maxx Traxx ramps to get his vehicle level and simon with three or four logs.....👏🏻👏🏻😂😂 And simon, "pretty uneventful trip down to Kent, only one snapped fan belt and a puncture"........🤭👌🏻 And after watching this, im having SPAM! for dinner tonight. Love you guys 👍🏻 Cheers Simon✌🏻

@itssafeinthecity 9 ай бұрын

Living the dream with the dream-team. The glimmer twins - Eric & Ernie -Beavis & Butthead - The Gruesome Twosome - the Two Lone Swordsmen call them what you will you have got to admire their tenacity. Hugs.

@graememorrison333 9 ай бұрын

Top tip for using any stovetop coffeepot is to take it off the boil before it starts bubbling @27:18. You'll end up with noticeably less bitter drink.

@JazzFunkNobby1964 2 ай бұрын

Sugar sorts that out.

@philipdodd2836 9 ай бұрын

35:17 Didn’t realise the Defender had self closing rear doors! Always look forward to your (and Andy’s) videos. A different perspective on the same camp. Not sure what I enjoy the most, the camp or the cooking. Looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

@richfield4405 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video as always Simon. Really enjoy when you and Andy get together, you are both like long lost brothers / old married couple. Nice editing touch with the rain holding off, genuinely laughed out loud!

@AgriAviation 9 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched the full video yet, as that would be impossible unless I have skipped some, but already I know it is going to be exceptional, in both camera work, and bushcraft skills. So thank you Simon for another amazing video, your hard work never goes unnoticed. I hope you are keeping well, many thanks, Ben

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben! 👍

@nickcairns1793 9 ай бұрын

I love landies…..took one over East Africa and always liked tinkering and customising. Or should I say, they always NEED tinkering and customising, but that’s the charm that comes with owning one. They always show a bit of character…..like the rear left, automatic open and closing door character that yours showed while leaving camp. Great camp, Simon. Thanks for sharing, inspired me to pack and head out in my Ally canoe tomorrow for a weekend paddle and camp. Keep the videos coming!

@needtokeepwalking 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see you and that land rover come down under. 🇦🇺 🍺

@beverlystewart1096 2 ай бұрын

Here in Tennessee we would be covered in ticks if we camped in cover like that! Y’all are lucky!

@jmfarouche6688 2 ай бұрын

I m here in Missouri and just got in from working in the garden, found a tick crawling up my leg… oops I lied here’s another behind my knee….damn the little bastards, they come out of nowhere and hide in seldom checked damp spots…moral of that story is strip and check every crack and crevice possible- if you have a friend or companion - get them to look you over with a fine tooth comb 😂

@Simon_W74 9 ай бұрын

Alu Cab do a full roof conversion that may not be as bad as you could pop the Roof and air it with air from the inside of the Landy. I have recently watched a Couple Convert their Landy and they had to upgrade the Struts to take the extra weight that they were putting on top of the roof. As they had Solar Panels and a custom roof rack to take said panels and two surfboards below that, with room for some large watertight boxes. With that system you would still be able to choose where to sleep or just enjoy the extra head room with the roof up. Cracking Video as always and really enjoyable when you team up with Andy.

@brianlykins6663 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Simon, for taking us along on another trip. Looks like you're really getting the Land Rover dialed in. Its a shame that the pop up was mildewey. Nice trip out. Always nice to get out with friends and enjoy outdoors. God bless brother, and stay safe on your travels.

@marklindsey4112 9 ай бұрын

Love the videos with you and Andy. The van set-up is looking superb and those meals! Damned fine.

@user-tm5jo7oh5u 3 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, i really enjoy watching you and kent survival, i'v always been a big fan of camping, unfortunately my partner is disabled so can't get out at all, so watching you guys is the next best thing,cheers mate

@bethdoublekickchick8007 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed Andy's video of this camp and now I get to enjoy it again from a Simon-extreme-close-up perspective 😂 Cheers Simon 🤘

@JasonMcCann841 9 ай бұрын

Another entertaining one with you and Andy! Even the rain is manageable when overlanding. Thanks for sharing.

@dextermorgan4093 8 ай бұрын

Famous last words, lol, I think the rain is stopping. You just sped it up. Great videos,

@jamessnapsphotographylowes2236 9 ай бұрын

Lovely video again Simon! Your old Landrover is a truly very fascinating vehicle how you have customised it like a Transformer to suit all your Camping requirements! I love all the little storage units and bits that pull out and transform into a comfy bed all very cool stuff! You just can’t beat an old classic landy! Lol! Look forward to what’s coming up next! Thanks Simon take care! 😊

@HydroSnips 9 ай бұрын

Nice location, comes with a free Spitfire flypast :D

@9350mamamia 9 ай бұрын

I just love any videos you post Simon! Your music, views, adventures & personality keep me wanting more!

@Thedagda801 9 ай бұрын

Superb stuff! Great to see the boys in the band, back together! I used to be a big land rover head, but my Lithuanian friend killed it for me, and I quote, ‘every time you see a Land Rover it is either going to,or coming from the garage!

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

😂😂 yet 75% of series and defender land rovers ever built are still on the road 😉

@Thedagda801 9 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods they are fab in fairness, used to love driving, or should I say, aiming one. A Fairey overdrive is a must!

@robertlee8400 9 ай бұрын

Boy you really have to have a taste for SPAM , there’s not one person in my household that likes SPAM . Man that kinda.Ike corn bread thing you guys made , makes me think of a breakfast with Mush with maple syrup , sausage & eggs & gravy with some Goetta & a few slices of home grown tomatoes with a pinch of sea salt & pepper on them . Now that’s a breakfast at least for me on early mornings when I go fishing .

@wildaboutwales 22 күн бұрын

Feasting like Kings! 👌🏼

@conniecornelio147 9 ай бұрын

Ho Connie from Pennsylvania in the US. I love Spam! I like it on buttered bread and like to dunk the sandwich in baked beans and Mac and cheese!!

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Mmmm, that sounds really good! 😋

@stefan.5987 9 ай бұрын

Simon, a bloke with the foods. 😂😅 The cooking looked so delicious. Very well executed trip. Thanks both of you. Until next time. 👍

@chrisrobson8540 9 ай бұрын

the good old days where everyone had a spare fanbelt in the boot and neutral to 1st was about a foot and a half🤣🤣

@scruffysod 9 ай бұрын

Spitfire fly by as well ! Well i suppose you were in Kent !

@leemoldon Ай бұрын

Let's take time to respect how many different camera placements these guys do....I can only imagine how many there are for every video. Time and effort indeed

@Hortonscakes 9 ай бұрын

I love you guys so much! Stay awesome! 💯💯💯

@nickyfield137 9 ай бұрын

As an ex-van dweller I consider sleeping in a tent to be slumming it, even if its expensive and on the roof !

@mingthemerciless6855 Ай бұрын

Good to see you and Andy camping. Cheers!

@erhardt1477 9 ай бұрын

That is a very important point you made there sir… Having a product that was made for another climate altogether… could be prove tricky using it in English weather 👍 That’s a piece of advise a lot of people should hear 👍

@LoneWolfExplorer 8 ай бұрын

What a great video chaps, really enjoyed watching that. Perfect location for it 👍

@MichaelAndersen_DK 8 ай бұрын

Spam and tea for lunch. Doesn't get more british than that😆 But damn that dinner looked so good I can almost smell it. Lovely camp guys!

@DartyD 9 ай бұрын

Blood brilliant video Si Lad. Would love to see you and Andy do a full bushcraft video 📹 building your own camp, bed the works from scratch, and spending the night along with foraging for some bait as best you can. 👍

@davidsayer3325 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video Simon enjoyed this relaxing episode. Try the small humidifiers in the roof top tent they work fine, plenty of mold removal products to help with getting rid of it and you are correct you need to air the tent frequently all the best.

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! I feel really bad that I let it get like that, especially after your warning! lesson learnt! I’ve got some really good sail cleaner that I’m going to use to clean the mildew off, then bags of desiccant and perhaps a good quality roof vent that’ll work when it’s closed or opened up 😁👍

@davidsayer3325 9 ай бұрын

Glad it's getting used Simon take care 👍