Riverside Wild Camp in a Canvas Half Laavu Shelter. Australian Ration Pack. Canoe Camping.

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Ай бұрын

In this video, I am finally out for a camp after a long and extended break!
I head out in my canoe to a favourite spot on my local river for a solo wild camp in my half Laavu shelter. An Australian ration pack for food, some rum and a warm fire followed by a reasonably comfortable night in an 80 year old woollen sleeping bag from World War 2 - happy days!
I am sorry for the long wait for this video after my last camp at Christmas - I needed to take some time off to catch up on jobs at home (a very long list of essential repairs) and to spend some time with my family. I am very glad to be back in front of the camera now though, and I will continue to film my adventures as often as I can.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Links
Australian CR1M ration pack (rare as hens teeth in the UK!)
www.mreinfo.com/international...
Swedish Military Cook Set (Stainless Steel Version - Aluminium ones are cheaper)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1441382975...
US Army wooden sleeping bag (World War 2 era)
www.dandbmilitaria.com/ww2-us...
Savotta Hawu 4 tent
www.savotta.fi/products/hawu-4
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I’ll Be Long Gone - Isabelle Walton

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@wired_6663 Ай бұрын

Who else was grinning like a Cheshire Cat when Simon got out of the canoe and walked to camera..? Like catching up with a long lost friend! Welcome back Simon!

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

🥰

@benny_mc Ай бұрын

Great to see you back Simon. Wednesdays evenings just weren't the same without your videos 👍

@paulwilson7234 Ай бұрын

Indeed.

@thomasmacias5032 Ай бұрын

Even here in the states, it’s not the same without Simon on Wednesdays going to watch Simon and then wait for Andy from Kent. Survival to drop a video. What a beautiful beautiful Wednesday.🙏💯💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

@dianejacklin4338 Ай бұрын

I agree completely. We love our Wednesday viewing with you Simon. We’ve missed you but understand you needed a break.

@stevehegarty5394 Ай бұрын

Welcome back missed your vlogs,so relaxing,love your content👍

@stepanpiantkiwskyj5219 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon, enjoyed the video

@TakingLeTiss Ай бұрын

All of a sudden it feels like the world is a better place now Simon is back

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

Yes Right

@aletageer6911 Ай бұрын

I am a 76 year old woman from Alaska USA and this is the first video of yours I have seen by yourself. I am really enjoying it. Your views are a bit different from Kent’s. So much fun watching you open the donated pack of foods. Reminds me of the MRE’s my dad had back in the 60’s but they weren’t nearly as good! Summer will be here before you know it and I am planning on spending a lot of it outdoors camping! So excited! Thanks for a great video!

@smokeycamper Ай бұрын

Today is a good day. Really pleased to see Simon back in my feed. welcome back, you've been missed.

@thomasmacias5032 Ай бұрын

I agree with you smoky camper great to see Simon back Simon kicks ass 🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ceceliaschriner4255 Ай бұрын

Glad to see you back Simon.

@user-vj7wr8kr4g Ай бұрын

It was a great camp, Simon. You said you needed it, I say we needed you back! There are those of us out here that are now too old and too disabled to carry on with the camping lark and we live our lives through you now. Thank you mate.!

@Helena1450 24 күн бұрын

I am 72 and still camp the uear aroumd Mostly Olpic Peninsula and Cascade mts. I very much enjoy your videos

@2Gundogs Ай бұрын

Having this video out is like receiving a phone call from a good friend you’ve not spoken to for ages! Love it! And welcome back! KZfaq is now a better place!

@ronaldmoore2336 Ай бұрын

My wife came running when she heard me yelling. She said what’s wrong, I said nothing the new Simons here. Of course we both sit down immediately to watch. So glad to see you back friend Simon! it’s so wonderful to come along with you.

@sjwillis1137 Ай бұрын

Totally. I was getting worried .

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

🥰

@MrSpacemandan Ай бұрын

Video has only been on less than 10 minutes and already several admirers. You were indeed missed! Welcome back Simon, great to see you again.

@thesweeples3266 Ай бұрын

WELCOME back Simon… you were missed.

@rahmanazad4810 Ай бұрын

I'm glad to see you again

@mikedelacruz3135 Ай бұрын

Indeed ✊🏼🧐

@alistairj4851 Ай бұрын

You have no idea the cry of joy my heart made when I saw this new post. Welcome back fella, you have been sorely missed.

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

🥰

@carole3734 10 күн бұрын

Simon, we found you via Andy, Kent Survival. This was a great vlog.😊 It takes time and thought to set up these vlogs, and appreciate you needed time out to catch up on things and spend time with your family...we have an old house so know exactly how it is! As and when , your videos will always be much appreciated. Take good care of yourself and your family.😊

@StewartJordan Ай бұрын

All is well with the world, a bloke is back in the woods.

@mikedelacruz3135 Ай бұрын

Indeed ✊🏼🧐👊🏼😎

@jgillie34 Ай бұрын

That MRE pack was huge! The Aussies know how to look after their service men and women! Great the have you back Simon, you're videos are the perfect antidote to a day in the office.

@boblouden6663 Ай бұрын

A hungry digger is a grumpy digger.

@boblouden6663 Ай бұрын

The only time I used the tin cheese,was to throw it into someone else's fire, hot cheese hot cheese 😉

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

🥰

@tanjarott7535 Ай бұрын

So great to see you're back. You are such a bright light in the lives of many of us.

@hitchcock1830ct Ай бұрын

When I discovered KZfaq it took a while to find a place in the programming that I liked. KZfaq recommended this channel and it became home. This is my favourite channel on this platform and I’m glad Simon is back- it’s good to be home again.

@thomasmacias5032 Ай бұрын

So so happy to see Simon back thank you Simon. We love you here in Northern California.🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@alhart6126 Ай бұрын

Simons back...now things will get back to normal! Simons back...now spring can do its thing😊.

@davidfitnesstech 12 күн бұрын

Finally back! Sleeping in a bag basically made during the same week as D-Day. Nice.

@ralphp3057 16 күн бұрын

Nice ! The Bloke is back ! What a contrast just sleeping on the ground! I have to many coral snakes and some large spiders to be sleeping on the ground like that ! Thanks again for sharing Simon ! 👍😁

@Bananeisafree Ай бұрын

Oh boy ! Simon is back !!!! Now that is neat !

@thebikepackingadventurer Ай бұрын

Now this is a nice surprise on Wednesday evening. 😊⛺️🔥👌🏻

@breakit46 Ай бұрын

That Oz ration pack was the gift that kept on giving. What a fine selection.

@marianneellman1139 Ай бұрын

Simon so FANTASTIC to have you back. We didn't know how much we have missed you. We appreciate you and your content 🙏 ❤

@jccoffey23 Ай бұрын

I'm am so glad your back my friend. We have been worried about you. We love you Simon. Thank God.

@sjwillis1137 Ай бұрын

Yeh . We don't know him ...as such , but we really do love him .

@Leeturner-vm5wu Ай бұрын

Simon, you have made my day seeing you back on the screen. I hope you are well

@thomasTB123 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon, you’ve been missed! We watch your videos religiously, they give us a slice of the UK we have been missing while living abroad - keep up the great work!

@matztertaler2777 Ай бұрын

Here we go, the music, the landscape, the editing. I love it ! 😊

@frankfaubert1927 Ай бұрын

Thank you Simon. I was deep in S,ABITW withdrawal 😊. This video couldn't have come at a better time.

@WomanintheSurvivalWilderness Ай бұрын

Real life, a Camp, wood fire under the stars, and rum Thanks for return!😊

@Wodens-Wolf 2 күн бұрын

Welcome back Simon. A bit of pleasant sanity in an insane world.

@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586 23 күн бұрын

Best outdoor camping videos on KZfaq hands down! I missed you brother! Hope you enjoyed your much needed break. I totally understand. Thanks again so much for all your hard work. It is truly wonderful to watch. Have a wonderful week my friend.

@pixelfascination Ай бұрын

Good to see you back, I hope you're well.

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

Wish hime also, Simon.

@DanielMesser Ай бұрын

Well this literally made my day! Welcome back, Simon! You've been missed!

@gerrylopez6873 Ай бұрын

Welcome back. I would go out on a limb to say your viewers like me are the real deal. Social media isn't something to make real friends on, but I know people have your best in heart. Stay true and keep your boundaries as you know

@quandtumleap Ай бұрын

So happy to have you back. It's like having a friend back in our lives again. I had to put beer in the fridge so my husband could have one while we watch you 😊 Look forward to more!

@barbarafann766 Ай бұрын

Welcome back! I'm saving this to watch this evening when I can relax and enjoy it. God bless!

@karenwaters3497 Ай бұрын

Welcome back, Simon. I've so missed your wonderfully relaxing presence and entertaining videos.

@davidsayer3325 Ай бұрын

Fantastic to see you again on Utube Simon,thanks for the video, please keep them coming.

@redsorgum 9 күн бұрын

Greetings from California. As I was watching this, I thought to myself: " You know what? He’s just a bloke in the woods" ✌️

@Treguard1987 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon, we all missed you!

@alessia0064 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon, we all missed you ☺. My withdrawal symptoms have been bad lately, been re-watching some of your older content 👍.

@justmustard3338 12 күн бұрын

brand new viewer to the channel so i can't rejoice in the same way everyone else is about your returning but this was a lovely introduction

@justmustard3338 12 күн бұрын

32:59 i dont think ive ever seen someone put out a campfire so thoroughly. props to u simon 💚🌲

@MartinHughes-cc6lc Ай бұрын

Great video Simon, good to see you back. I love that it's a ration pack video, and that you had an Australian ration pack was extra special as it's ANZAC day here Oz.

@AstroBioMan Ай бұрын

The return of the king, finally spring is allowed to begin.

@D-Rob-df6mf Ай бұрын

Thank you Simon, you have no idea how much I needed this video...

@ge8448 Ай бұрын

Welcome back my friend, I, and I'm sure others, have missed you!

@bradlafferty Ай бұрын

Welcome back, Simon! You were missed!

@mattheweade3810 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon, good to see you back in the great outdoors

@flyinghaddock3005 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad to see you back Simon, safe to say we've all missed you, but are glad you took time out for yourself and loved ones. This will likely get buried in the comments, but on the offchance you do see this, Thankyou for all you do. PS... if you ever fancy a video on explaining how to build a canoe I for one wouldn't mind :)

@ShimodaLife Ай бұрын

So good to see you back. My wife and I discussed your absence often over these past 4 months, always hopeful for a return. Wonderful to see you again. Cheers from Japan.

@petergooding2163 Ай бұрын

The legend returns

@judymomblan5112 Ай бұрын

We missed you Simon!!!!

@richardness4454 19 күн бұрын

Thank you Simon! It’s great to be able to watch you again. You are always very inspiring to get out and do something.

@robchallis6134 Ай бұрын

Its outstanding to have you back, its been a very... very long 4 months, so so happy now 😊

@SMiller_115 Ай бұрын

I cannot express the joy I feel seeing another video of yours pop up in my feed. We all understand you have other priorities in life, but we will always look forward to your next adventure. Thank you :)

@christinegreenstreet6115 Ай бұрын

I’m so glad to see you back! You made my day!

@ann-marierigby5967 Ай бұрын

Loved the peace and quiet of this video. Thank You!

@carolleenkelmann3829 Ай бұрын

Hello Simon. Good to have you around again. Misst ya. 😊

@mrbulkerman Ай бұрын

Good to have you back in my feed Simon, hope you're well rested after the hiatus!

@MsVictory1945 Ай бұрын

So great to have you back Simon! Your videos offer a bit of calm in our ever increasing world of madness (esp here in the states)!

@ayobali992 Ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰 Yeah so nice to see you back Simon, did give me a chance to catch up on your old adventures 🤩 Keep up with the great work 😍

@sarahsue42 Ай бұрын

Yank sleeping bag,Aussie rations.. you've gone a bit global for a Norfolk lad Excellent video...pure camping chillout

@obriendavid93 Ай бұрын

U tube just wasn't the same without you. Delighted to have you back!

@gene_takovic57 Ай бұрын

Welcome back, SImon! Good to see a new video from you.

@ratawai Ай бұрын

Good to see Simon return with his enthusiastic endorsement of and enjoyment of the English woodland. (Kiwi Tim)

@hollybruns4077 Ай бұрын

Windy wind, imagine that! Great to see you back enjoying nature and sharing it with all of us.

@JEBOOUTDOORS Ай бұрын

Welcome back, Simon! So glad to see you safe and sound!

@robg521 Ай бұрын

Thanks for posting these types of video, as it takes me back to memories of being a kid in the 1970’s in Norfolk, we used to play on the river Wensum [Norwich]. Messing about in a canoe, fishing off of the river bank, tent camping beside the river and swimming and diving in at the weir. Great days.

@simonablokeinthewoods Ай бұрын

Happy days! 😁

@sjwillis1137 13 күн бұрын

We all love you Simon . Whatever the hell is going on . Or not. You know , what the feck ever . 😊❤❤❤❤❤

@CPL-team 12 күн бұрын

Simon is Nice

@graceygrumble Ай бұрын

The Diggers are doing alright - every eventuality and whim covered. Not a 'Biscuits Brown' in sight. Welcome back, Simon.

@franmcintyre8823 Ай бұрын

So nice to have you back!

@meat094 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad to see you back, Simon!

@bosiex Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon, we have all missed you! A great video as always! Thank you and we look forward to your next adventure

@johnw7236 Ай бұрын

Really glad to see you back Simon , we all need a break now and then

@mnmikeoutdoors8595 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon!

@user-yv5wg3hi4r Ай бұрын

What a brilliant midweek treat.

@VileVeil 26 күн бұрын

Great to see you back in the saddle Simon, you've been sorely missed. Bring on the summer!

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 Ай бұрын

Good to see you back in the saddle Simon 🙂. Now that your home is 'shored' up, you're back on our shores... which is much appreciated 🙏 Please take a break from YT as often as you feel you need to... there's a tonne of your older videos we can watch to keep ourselves going 🏆👌

@thesteakdetective Ай бұрын

Splendid to see you back Simon Old Chap! Just intercepted your transmission!

@doctorpro5430 Ай бұрын

Welcome back, Simon! Great to see you doing what you love!

@anthony6262 Ай бұрын

You can see how much you were missed! Hope you enjoyed your break, but it really is great to see you out and about again 😊

@debbieosmond5018 4 күн бұрын

WOOHOO YOU’RE BACK!! Will be seeing a new fury friend in the near future, you need a companion!

@RaistJustice Ай бұрын

Welcome back. You were missed.

@georgepenman8362 Ай бұрын

Great to have you back 👍

@Woodlanders74camps 8 күн бұрын

Simon, I love watching you and Andy together, but, I'm inspired to start my channel, solo overnight camps, love your videos, you are great. Coming from Michigan, USA. Love the music, love the enthusiasm, you're a great inspiration, I'll be experimenting with my first camp video in a couple of weeks. Keep up the great work.

@rgLuna Ай бұрын

You were missed Simon! Good to see you back! 😁😁

@markstevens3789 Ай бұрын

Wednesday are great again. Welcome back Simon. Hope the break did you good and you’re rested. Thanks for great videos.

@gretchenmillhollon7076 Ай бұрын

How great to see you out and about and looking so well. Hope you had a wonderful restful break, you deserve it. Hope family is well. I enjoy your content. Post as you can ❤

@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup Ай бұрын

Welcome back! We missed you! (Florida, USA)

@stephennewman6872 Ай бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes, he's back

@suebroadbent8608 Ай бұрын

Great news! Haven't even watched it yet, just so pleased to see you're back 😊

@MartysRamblings2024 Ай бұрын

Welcome back Simon and happy spring!🙂

@annszewczyk304 22 күн бұрын

Hello! Can’t stop smiling right back at ya. Here we go, joyful adventure. Thank you for sharing.

@NYFB69 Ай бұрын

It is wonderful to see you back out in the wilderness again, we definitely missed you while you were gone, and I hope your batteries are recharged and you got plenty of rest and family time for the last few months, I’m looking forward to more adventures with you and as always thank you very much for the great videos.