Roof Tent Camp in Heavy Rain and Wind. North Wales Adventure with Jason Eke. BBQ in the rain.

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I am heading up to North Wales for a long overdue mountain fix! Travelling up with Jason Eke from Trailguide Pictures in my Land Rover, we finally arrive after a long drive and an annoying breakdown and get things set up for the night - my new (not new) Alu Cab roof tent is my overnight accommodation (massive thank you to Dave and Lucie!) and Jason is in the hammock in the vehicle.
Having set things up and creating some comfortable space inside to escape the heavy rain and strong winds, we cook up some dinner - burgers cooked on the fire-pit bbq (in the rain).
We spend the evening with a couple of beers and planning our big hike in the mountains for the next day (coming up in the next video!)
Morning brings clearing weather and the promise of sunshine for our hike, so we drink coffee, eat a hearty breakfast and pack our bags for the day - its going to be a big epic adventure…
Thanks for watching.
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@KentSurvival 2 жыл бұрын

totally not jealous of that roof tent 😂 all the mod cons. great trip.. cant wait till part 2

@jimrogers1853 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder where he got the idea from Andy 😀

@atcay81 2 жыл бұрын

We love your roof tent too Andy 😉

@GokTurkBey 2 жыл бұрын

why didnt you go with them

@tracylawrence6872 2 жыл бұрын

And the bloody tomato ketchup Andy! I blame you! 😆

@kyndrydspyryt3867 2 жыл бұрын

Solar panel ooooohhh fancy

@ek-nz Жыл бұрын

Driving a Land Rover to North Wales… in this uncertain world there are two certainties in this scenario: the Landie will break down and the weather will be shite. It’s comforting that some things aren’t going to change.

@tracker5849 Жыл бұрын

SIMON..YOU ARE THE MAN..THE MYTH..THE LEGEND!! every guy out there wants to be like you....always smiling...bright happy alert and radiating such calm positive energy. I truly enjoy your videos. I hope miss Maggie is doing well. I know she's up in years but still a beautiful loving loyal girl. You have that style of walk of a true outdoorsman... long ground eating easy stride..even when your tired and very weary you still make it look effortless. THANK YOU...FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND ALL YOU DO TO BRING US ALONG.

@dwaynef5410 Жыл бұрын

What I love about Simon is he uses his head and hard work to have fun camping and canoeing instead of using a bunch of money to buy things. His ammo box stove was what first caught my attention to watching Simon and I’ve been hooked since! Dwayne from Mississippi says hello Simon!

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

A bloody brilliant time! Thanks again Simon. Looking forward to connecting again one day.

@BrianthatiscalledBrian Жыл бұрын

Yeah, try and get Simon in Algonquin for some portaging. 🛶😇

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Definitely! It was great to meet you and share a little adventure! A paddle next time perhaps? 😉🛶

@AncientHermit 2 жыл бұрын

What memories you brought back for me. Last time I was in North wales camping was 1976. Year of the heatwave, drought and forest fires. I was around the Capel Curig area, and all 6 of us got dysentery because a sheep died in the up stream part of the fresh water supply, SteriTabs did not quite protect us oddly enough ;) Then had to bug out because the fires were headed in our direction. Had a LWB Landy, with a bumper to bumper rack & a ladder beside the rear door. I could really relate to how this trip must have been for you! Nice video Simon, and thanks for it. Looking forward to the next part. Be well. ;o)

@MerlinFox 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, my favourite campsite in Snowdonia! Fond memories of preventing a tent from imploding in high winds - perfect Snowdonia weather too!

@arcadia1081 Жыл бұрын

Beer in Cobdens?

@solarbuduk 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure that people think I’m weird but I love camping in stormy weather and Wales and the other Celtic nations are a favourite destination for me. So I really enjoyed this video! Nice Kadai firebowl too 😉

@LanceGoodman 2 жыл бұрын

There is something magical about the sound of rain on canvas

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

Me too! Cozy and dry inside while the rain drums down on the canvas - almost magical!

@LanceGoodman Жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods I've been part of scouting since I was 8, I'm now 48 and still involved. The highlight of my year is laying in my tent, early morning while the scouts are asleep, listening to the rain.

@LanceGoodman Жыл бұрын

Either that or the first brew by the campfire in the morning as the forest wakes up (I'm a very early riser)

@mare2971 Жыл бұрын

I went sleeping outside in a thunderstorm in my hooped bivy and it was amazing. One of my best nights outside. Only 25 km away they needed Tanks to remove the mass of trees off the street...

@damianmcdonagh7908 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for posting. I think you'd really enjoy the west of Ireland 🇮🇪 Stunning landscape with truly hospitable people.

@myvoiceyourstory9338 2 ай бұрын

Love the intro song Simon ! Please use this one again :)) it’s such a lovely feel

@vikkirobinson4131 Жыл бұрын

The sound of that tent zip! Makes me want to dig out the tent again, such memories of early mornings and the day stretching ahead!

@victoriaoyama9768 Жыл бұрын

Terrific to see the two of you in the same video. Fabulous scenery too. Looking forward to the next episode!

@pdacollinsgmail Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a collaboration with Jason Eke. He was also one of many to inspire me to make a cedar strip canoe....along with you Simon. Looking forward to part 2 :)

@OldSoulPammy Жыл бұрын

Great trip, beautiful country, the land of my ancestors. Thanks to you both ☮❤😎

@sammyslavvu1981 Жыл бұрын

I learned so much from Jason's canoe building videos. Amazing to see you guys hang out 😀

@johnbaldwin143 Жыл бұрын

Simon as ever a truly down to earth delivery. Enjoyed that!

@mountaingator001 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO...What a nice rooftop tent...and your LAND ROVER...SUPER!!! PS THANKS for taking us along SIMON👍❤️🙏

@philippabaker1078 2 жыл бұрын

In a world of bad news, your videos are a breath of fresh air.

@kcraig51 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful landscape. I really want to come to the UK, especially Scotland. That's where my ancestors are from.

@frankiez7414 3 ай бұрын

bring your coat then big man

@lindacarruthers3423 Жыл бұрын

I saw a video of a group of middle aged people camping in roof tents in South Africa .I was impressed, this tent though is fabulous. So easy to set up ,and looks like a cozy nook indeed.

@BrianthatiscalledBrian Жыл бұрын

Oh man, not jealous at all. 😋 Pretty darned cool. 🙂👍🏕️

@thebigkahuna2753 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous country, can't wait to see the extended version of this trip. Looks like you experienced 4 seasons in one day !

@mariaotero5601 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon so happy to see you and your friend ❤️ it will be a great camp!

@Abe.Wassenstein Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic set up!

@lafonevc5663 2 жыл бұрын

Simon a bloke on the roof! Epically stormy, great vlog as usual.

@loupiscanis9449 11 ай бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

@ufoman4468 Жыл бұрын

Just brilliant to watch good friends enjoying the good things in life . Bastards, Them burgers looked yummy .

@lumpygravyalfresco82 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic roof tent Simon. Loved the fact that the weather didn't deter you and you still enjoyed your time there. ATB

@aswathygopi6737 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... ❤️

@JS-xs5hq 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely splendid video and trip there Simon. Thank you for taking us along. 👍👍

@mattharte7334 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. It’s nice to see some of North Wales’ rugged beautiful countryside and your roof tent looks excellent. I like how it packs down and stows away neatly, and parking up head to wind was a good idea and I’m looking forward to episode two.

@martinmuller2682 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Simon, you are an inspiration!

@stephendavies923 Жыл бұрын

What a cracking adventure and great video quality as always, thanks Simon.

@crazyg74 Жыл бұрын

this is really great stuff. I'm probably watching it in reverse, but I love it anyway. Reminds me of my years living in UK, where I was fortunate enough to happen upon an amazing bunch who loved to camp, hike, ride, ski, etc. Just like I had been doing back at home in Australia all my life. 🙂

@unclebmcc6848 Жыл бұрын

Alu cab makes amazing products. I've always liked the idea of the Hannibal tents.👍🇨🇦

@thenanlife1141 Жыл бұрын

Such great food you cook out in the wilds !! Amazing

@03bonneville Жыл бұрын

Outstanding, living life to the fullest.

@JasonMcCann841 Жыл бұрын

Great new rooftop addition. You guys seem to have enjoyed yourselves thus far. Look forward to part 2.

@MA-uu3sb 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow what an awesome doubleheader. First Andy’s came up and I watch that now I’m watching new. Back to back enjoyment❤️

@mikericketts-royle4840 Жыл бұрын

What a great outdoors video..love this kind of thing

@wadly312 Жыл бұрын

So excited for a new video and OMG NEW ROOF TENT!!! Looks amazing. I love camping in the rain, for some reason it’s weirdly relaxing.

@glennfyfe1357 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks.

@michaelzlab Жыл бұрын

Wow There is a lot of room up there. I am impressed.!

@kevinseddon6860 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the most wonderful and enjoyable video. I used to be all over wales wild camping and mountain biking, brought back some lovely memories!

@vidodaluca5828 Жыл бұрын

great video. i just love the setup of the landy. simple,functional, rustic and just superbly kitted out.

@alialmahanawi8409 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing and waiting patiently for your next upload.👍

@geoffminter2927 2 жыл бұрын

hi Simon, I can't wait to see the second part. Snowdonia is my favourite part of the world! Hope the landy is ok mate. That tent look awesome!

@lizlemon9632 Жыл бұрын

Great adventures, thx. for sharing.

@johng9562 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ease of setup for the new tent.

@anneli1735 Жыл бұрын

What a perfect fit that Alu Cab is to your rig, Simon 👏 looking forward to part 2 🤩

@thenanlife1141 Жыл бұрын

Such interesting videos .. thank you guys ❤

@ltxoutdoors4097 Жыл бұрын

Great again as usual ..How I love that Landrover .. It's getting better all the time.

@nicolejeanne Жыл бұрын

Beautiful weather and trip 🤗👍

@Gabblerwba1 2 жыл бұрын

2 of my favourite you tubers in one place together, a double treat to see. Great job gents.

@colinjones6072 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Canada. I love Wales spent so much time there climbing and hiking. I just wonder if it would be possible to have actual camp sites like we have here all over Canada, firepits privacy e.c.t. I know there is land and space constraints but you would think maybe a farmer or land owner might consider it.

@ek-nz Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for part 2! It’s mid-winter here so I need Simon to do all my outdoorsing for me.

@nickchaplin612 Жыл бұрын

HUGELY entertaining as always!!

@texasford Жыл бұрын

Cool rooftop tent, doubles your sleeping accommodations. Love that stormy Wales camping. Great video Simon !!!

@nseight Жыл бұрын

Always an absolute pleasure to watch* Thanks Sinom :-)

@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl Жыл бұрын

That looks great. Cool car and tent! Looking forward to part 2.

@travelnurses3037 Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@jeffwalther3935 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed - This video is surely one of the best stories of 2 tight friends overnight in the country, minimalist, easy cuz of that pop-up tent is jim-dandy fun to raise and lower too, plus all the plug-ins of modern camping today - as it should be - fully affordable, mostly just flat-out partyin' hardy too, that's half the fun, refreshing as can be, with virtual ownership rights to all the most wondrous scenery you survey AND quality time unsurpassed. Billionaires cant enjoy themselves this much, I'd bet because happiness isn't bought as much as pursued and these guys have and show here THE best life offers - and like the rest of us, just don't know: "It don't get no better than this." Congratulations for winning it all, imho. I'm stayin' tuned.

@Foldy435 Жыл бұрын

You guys are living my dream

@kathiwalker7512 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, we loved the new car tent. You always keep your videos fresh. Waiting for part 2.

@Bugoutvehiclesuk 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on

@1990westfalia 8 күн бұрын

Your roof top tent has a little more room the your favorite bivey. Part of the experience is the weather. You have the tools to meet them head on. Nice job. Skillet

@dovilebrasaite4377 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing, you inspire me for such trips;) Thanks for the great video. we are waiting for the continuation.

@primus7776 Жыл бұрын

Great! Camped here with my daughter before doing Tryfan North Ridge and Glyder Fawr. Similar weather, but makes for an unforgettable experience. Still love camping at age 66. Best Wishes!

@martinoutdoors6941 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That Jason Eke love his films

@Gw0wvl Жыл бұрын

Gog land 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ... Brilliant 👍

@jimnicholson5889 Жыл бұрын

I also have the ALU CAB rooftop tent on my 110 which has endured some major cyclonic storms in West Australia. Great product and thanks for sharing your ideas.

@BiznessWizard 2 жыл бұрын

Once again a great adventure. Always like your choices of theme and background music. Hope you weren't limited to the front differential to get back home.

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes - I’ve removed the rear prop and half shafts until a recon one arrives 😔

@nicholastheuma2743 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@24KGoldBacon Жыл бұрын

I love how all youtubers sleep with a nightlight on. ...for the camera of course ;)

@bikebasket9594 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Classic stuff.

@NewHampshireJack Жыл бұрын

While watching, I began to think about how blessed my family is to be residing where we are. Our subdivision is located with an entrance on the General Doughlas McAuthar national highway, central Luzon island, Philippines. We are considered a city. On the flip side, it is not a long hike until you enter some rural areas. My thoughts turned to folks trapped in a city environment. Some would say why on earth would two guys put themselves through this just to grill a burger. They do not "get it." Others would pray for a chance to get out and experience what we all just viewed. Simon, enjoy the journey whether alone or out with all your buddies.

@rong1924 Жыл бұрын

I live in the heart of Silicon Valley, which seems like the spot most geographical distant from the wilderness. That being said, I just did three nights backpacking Desolation Wilderness in the Sierra which was stunning.

@leshincks5180 Жыл бұрын

Wow boys your making me think I should have been with you I love the rooftop tent and to boot the grub looked great nice one boys

@tomdacanoagemniltonzerlin9112 2 жыл бұрын

Olha ela aí!!! Muito bom!

@phyllismulkey3778 Жыл бұрын

great trip

@ABL973 Жыл бұрын

Great adventure and I like that Land Rover

@grahamthebaronhesketh. Жыл бұрын

Love the 110. I really miss mine I had some amazing adventures in it.

@Kobiadbentures 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Simon 👍 welcome to the world of roof tents, love mine, done the NC500 a couple of times with it, parked on a cliff edge in the horrendous wind and it held well, looking forward to the 2nd part 👍👍

@gigi3242 Жыл бұрын

brilliant, looking forward to the next episode. Take care. Glad you didn't get squished by your new tent.

@jgstevens5169 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon... BTW... Your scene compilation was genius for transitioning from hitting the hay to waking up!! Looking forward to your next episode. I need to get over & subscribe to Jason's channel!!

@rohannsutube Жыл бұрын

Great enthusiasm Simon. 1st rule of roof tent camping: Level the vehicle first. Use chocks if needed. 👍🏼

@MrBrentles Жыл бұрын

What a sensational set up. You've done a great job with that defender. Well done. Very practical.

@northernembersoutdoors1045 2 жыл бұрын

Have to say this is one of the most enjoyable videos I've watched, I really love that wagon setup, and you went all out with the filming, totally awesome video, this is the genre I really enjoy, bring on part two, nice one Simon.

@Kenbur 2 жыл бұрын

Apartment living in the Land Rover!!! Very nice setup with the roof tent. Great scenery. ATB

@belle69mf Жыл бұрын

love this... Simon...

@radio-su6lh 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate, that rooftop tent looked amazing. Cant wait for pt2.

@HermioneGranger-eh3sk Жыл бұрын

Watching this and thinking I'm glad I had better weather for my drive up and back this week. It reminded me I was meant to pop into Alpikit in Betws too. I'm very lucky to be able to drive to Snowdonia for the day. Your roof tent looks great.

@troybranaman316 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome !! The new roof top tent looked really nice and comfortable . The breakfast looked great too . Can't wait to see more . Great video as always Simon! Take care and stay safe my friend !!

@axerxes3981 Жыл бұрын

Simon.... way cool roof tent. Looked great; warm and cozy! Looking forward to part II. Ax

@dazzasp3 2 жыл бұрын

Yes a proper set up nothing fancy 👍🏼

@jonahtwhale1779 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Can't wait to swe part II. Hope the knees hold out!

@rodbagley1686 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride along. I have seem more roof top tents this year than ever before.. Thinking on one for my van. I miss the big dog!

@olerenshawify Жыл бұрын

Great vid and love both you lunatics. Brings back many memories, not so much to do with camping but more with Land Rover mechanical difficulties in the inconvenient places. Happy days...

@bartwalker474 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Simon. I am jealous of the trip and the roof tent. I want one of those badly. Looks like you had a great time except for the broken rear differential. Can't wait to see part 2. Thanks Simon for another awesome video.

@ajcoops5919 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and good to see your company was excellent 👍

@johnjairopinedasilva1315 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por el video, por acá en Bogota, colombia, también está lloviendo mucho.

@geographyinaction7814 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see that Land Rover, I have it stripped apart in the shop. It's on the hoist, getting the panls repainted, and looking sharp...then I decide that it's a Land Rover, and if one makes it too pretty, then it won't be the same. Lovely video mate!