Solo Woodland Hammock Camp. Campfire Cooking. Ribeye Steak. Twig Stove Bannock.

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9 ай бұрын

In this video, I am out in a local little woodland for a solo overnight hammock camp, just the place to be to escape the the late summer heat. After setting up my hammock and tarp, collecting firewood and organising my home for the night, I set about preparing my dinner - a huge ribeye steak cooked over the fire.
It was a much needed relaxing camp in one of my favourite spots, good grub, superb beer and a nice night handing beneath the trees.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
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Hennessy Expedition Hammock (modified)
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Alton Camp Chair
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@CaroleFrenchFox 9 ай бұрын

Simon is to Wild Camping what Bob Ross was to painting: gloriously soothing to the soul.

@melanieronbrooks80 9 ай бұрын

I just watched Andy of Kent Survival and who else thinks Simon and Andy should collaborate on a campfire cookbook?

@CharliesMicroAdventures 9 ай бұрын

A welcome return to your classic bushcraft overnighters.

@rialobran 9 ай бұрын

You're right about the steaks they've shrunk in recent years. Lovely little woodland to chill in.

@CraigSheppard 9 ай бұрын

Wish I could give this more than one like!

@ruchiramunjal6061 9 ай бұрын

Another Great Camping Adventure Simon !! So Relaxing And Peaceful.

@samhill3496 9 ай бұрын

Good vid. Nice place. Man you got a snake den storing that wood under the big log. That's what it would be here in my home land of east Kentucky USA. Good looking meal. Like the iron skillet. Not too heavy. Lodge brand over here, home cast. I farm some, small. Always fighting time and weather. It can't wait. We like to eat. Good vid. Beautiful place Peaceful. Good music. Nextime

@alltheteam69 9 ай бұрын

You are without doubt, the absolute master of this craft. No sensationalism, just enjoying the vibe, great seamless filming and what a sunrise to capture. Farmers gathering crops, perfect. Quintessential English Autumn - thank you.

@cj.972 9 ай бұрын

I couldn't put it better myself I love watching Simon I found his channel 10 months ago and never looked bk He has shown me so much To try out for myself I have learned how to survive in the woods.. It also helps that he seems like a good bloke

@Bennybushcraft 9 ай бұрын

Well said @alltheteam

@RaistJustice 9 ай бұрын

So good to see you make this sort of video again. Films like this one are the ones I love the most.

@alexdetrojan4534 9 ай бұрын

...and his canoeing outings and walks along the Norfolk coastline.

@papabear9481 9 ай бұрын

Good to see you again Simon, I pray all is well with you and your family. Thank you for the video

@brianhorner6340 9 ай бұрын

One thing we have in common is I also ‘cook’ my mushrooms and onions longer than I do the steak!!

@jota1221 2 ай бұрын

Love that little “woo” just before you tucked in. Made me smile. Great vid.

@thecrew777 8 ай бұрын

Perfect meal, perfect hot chocolate, perfect spot, perfect breeze. Wow.

@The_Stoic_PhilosopherSH 9 ай бұрын

This channel makes me feel good.

@AlfredLemieux-te7oc Ай бұрын

Nice sear on the ribeye. Looks like it cooked just about perfect. Great method.

@thomasmacias5032 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for another wonderful video and for taking me along with you camping I’m a retired disabled garbageman from Northern California you’re awesome Simon thank you for all your hard work and for taking me along with your camping

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

@Bennybushcraft 9 ай бұрын

Well said thomas

@stuartbalmer8112 9 ай бұрын

As a north Suffolk man I noted the Mendlesham mast! I’d say you weren’t far from me, but you can see that thing from pretty much anywhere so you could be miles away! Your filming and editing just gets better and better. I love the way you cut away from the subject and just let the sounds come through. Thank you, so relaxing.

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Stuart! I’m just across the border in South Norfolk 😁

@stuartbalmer8112 9 ай бұрын

I’m just outside of Harleston, the other side of the Waveney valley from you and have seen your Landy around from time to time 🙂.

@Bennybushcraft 9 ай бұрын

I agree stuartbalmer

@andrewdavis9223 9 ай бұрын

Your so lucky Simon having a place like that 😊

@robertlee8400 8 ай бұрын

Yea Simon , falls setting in over here in the states , we’re still in the mid 80s but the chill is just around the corner , all the humming birds have gone & went & my vegetable gardens are all harvested & ready for next years crops , now I,m just putting up odds & ends from a good not great summer & getting ready for the upcoming holidays to begin & to have more sleep this fall & winter than ever before , we all know it’s coming that cold & frigid chill .

@Gina-wo2jn 3 ай бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel been watching your video for a few months now I must say your like a breathe of fresh air between watching you and Andy it's like being there with you keep up the good work

@bazbarrow6160 9 ай бұрын

Whoop whoop!! Best notifications ever 😂 can’t wait to walk the dog, have tea and sit down with a beer and watch it later 😁

@anoksf216 9 ай бұрын

Excellent! That’s this evenings viewing sorted and a very welcome 30mins respite.

@maryvalent961 9 ай бұрын

Good fun! Thanks for sharing your evening.

@allye5949 9 ай бұрын

What I really appreciate about your camping is your economy of gear. You have everything you need and it is well organised and thought out but there is nothing extra or over fancy, just good gear that performs well and does what it’s meant to. Enjoyed this tranquil camp very much, thanks.

@Bennybushcraft 9 ай бұрын

Well said allye

@tanjarott7535 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, Simon!

@MargaretBassett-uf1fi 9 ай бұрын

Relaxing camp with simple but tasty looking grub.

@ericbrun4251 9 ай бұрын

He is the king of the knot, isn’t it. I cannot do none

@authorcharlieboring 9 ай бұрын

So, today I am in Italy and will be eating Italian. Sausage and pepperonatta. That ribeye looks good.

@Andrewoutdooradventures1550 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic hammock camp and the ribeye steak meal looks delicious the sunrise was amazing thanks Simon for great video

@Bennybushcraft 9 ай бұрын

Andrew that steak got my mouth watering haha

@JasonMcCann841 9 ай бұрын

Nothing like it Simon! All those simple pleasures are good to watch.

@trentwalters 9 ай бұрын

Great video mate, just what I needed. This stuff calms me down, my mind has battled depression so bad the past week I’ve never had it this bad and it reminds me of you and Andy’s mens mental health videos. Perfect and spot on with the steak and brews. Keep it up

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, I’m so glad the video helps a bit - keep fighting it! 👍

@johnoleary169 2 ай бұрын

Golly Simon I bet a good vet would probably get that steak back on its feet John

@Internationallegendtripper Ай бұрын

Another great video.

@ChiefHasben 9 ай бұрын

Another great video. Really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks!

@powermonger9090 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon for bringing us all along. Any plans to continue with the Angel Ways walk again soon? I really enjoyed those videos, I think I’ve watched them both 4 times now.

@alanrobertson5497 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff, love watching, thank you Simon.❤❤

@csofmaine 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I am now craving a good steak!!

@stephenlambert9826 9 ай бұрын

Love it when you put a video out Simon,thank you!

@SteveSeadog 9 ай бұрын

Watching this in the evening, just before dinner. That steak looks really good and is making my mouth water! The IPAs were probably the perfect accompaniment. Great camp, Simon.

@britain1100 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see the Newfoundland patch on the pack ;) Love your videos mate, you'll have to take an adventure trip to Canada here with Andy sometime

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Canada is on my list 😁👍

@britain1100 9 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods music to my ears lol BC is where you wanna hit for the outdoors when you do.

@joanhuggett5164 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon, for rolling out so early to show us that glorious sunrise and farm. Loved hearing the sounds as well; always grateful for farmers. Everything you cook looks delicious, everything you film looks lovely. Really do appreciate you taking the trouble to make sure we have a smile on our face. See you in a fortnight's time. Love from Western Australia and God bless.

@mnmikeoutdoors8595 9 ай бұрын

Andy says “Nice Shirt!!” 😂

@cortoolei-pearson7702 9 ай бұрын

You can't beat camping in the English woods, I miss it so much. Thanks Simon 👍

@Anita-rq9ev 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I discovered your channel. You always manage to make me feel calm and relaxed (which is always needed😅). I feel I'm there with you and it's such a pleasure to watch your adventures and your cooking. Thank you for making the effort to make these top notch vlogs🙏.

@brianlykins6663 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Simon for another nice video. You are correct my friend, sometimes it is nice to just sit back, enjoy the surroundings and do a lot of nothing. You're also correct about farming, the job of a farmer is never finished. Nice to see you out enjoying a night out. A couple of cool ones, a nice steak cook over a fire, doesn't get much better. God bless you and your family. Stay safe on your adventures.

@ratawai 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyable and informative as always camping in the lovely English woodland.

@ghostofkadesh9041 9 ай бұрын

Cozy camping, yummy foods, 2 thumbs up 👍😊👍

@radio-su6lh 9 ай бұрын

Some incredible shots in this vid (professional standard I would say), especially those taken at the start of the second day. Well done Simon 👏

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@vipulsajagane9469 9 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos while having a dinner❤

@normamurray4450 8 ай бұрын

Simon, i just recently found your site and I am so glad I did. This is just what I need to calm me down and make me sit and relax as I'm a bit of a workaholic, although retired and widowed. You take me away and I love it! My husband, kids and I did a lot of camping years ago and I miss those days! I live in British Columbia, Canada. My grandparents emigrated from Lancashire many, many years ago, to B.C. however they often reminisced about England and their lives there, my grandfather being a Butcher, so I know what you mean by a good steak from the Butcher vs. Super Market...it's the same here! Your videos are spot on and I thank you for sharing them.

@debbieosmond5018 9 ай бұрын

I really miss seeing the beautiful, big Maggie❤️

@jamesellsworth9673 9 ай бұрын

These days, I sleep on a cot. I use a OneTigris fluffy, quilty thing to deal with cool nights and cold mornings. Thank you for your video!

@leatherlip 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff - glad to see you again. I can't wait for summer to arrive here!

@gigi3242 9 ай бұрын

Glad you took time to enjoy the moment, without recording. Thank you for the video. Stay well

@wolfgrube 9 ай бұрын

Very well filmed. I love all the details. For example the iron rings instead of driplines. You have a very sturdy place to sleep there. Kind regards from Germany

@madisondeans5566 9 ай бұрын

Woo-hoo I needed that!, time to hit the road for myself!!😉👋

@florencedianahunt6700 9 ай бұрын

It's been a while. I needed this video. Always relaxing, informative, and full of cooking.

@HikingWithHenry 9 ай бұрын

Couldn't help but think how dear, old Maggie would have loved to have those leftovers from that steak! ❤️🐾 Any plans on getting a new pup? 🙂

@anneperry9014 9 ай бұрын

I miss Maggie too. Sorry Simon, don't mean to upset you. Take care. Anyway love your vids, always chill me out. Thankyou ❤

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

She’d certainly have cleaned the plate up 😁

@alexdetrojan4534 9 ай бұрын

I'm heartbroken, I didn't realize Maggie passed away. 😢 I really fell in love with that dog. She had such an expressive face and had such a mellow demeanor. I always liked the videos when she was in the canoe with Simon and she was looking at the ducks thinking ' oh, I want to jump in and get them' . Really sorry Simon.

@malcolmT 9 ай бұрын

Not often you see that in the woods you with a knife & fork 🤣😂 excellent camp fella 😁👍👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@p3ggy80 9 ай бұрын

Utter bliss. Thanks Simon.

@fishengal 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along💗

@CarolinaChrisOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Greetings from South Carolina (USA) I sure do appreciate the effort you make in moving your camera around, and all the editing you do.... definitely makes your videos easy to watch. I think a lot of folks don’t realize how much thought, effort and time it takes to make a video like this one. Big 👍🏻 from me!

@CoffeeandCoilsYT 2 ай бұрын

I recently to Iceland (supermarket in the UK for our American friends) and they do a 12oz big daddy sirloin which is nice and thick approx 1-1 1/4" which would be perfect over a nice smokey campfire

@oldguycamping63 9 ай бұрын

Great food and camp setup Simon you ol'bloke ..😎❤✌🙏

@waveydaveydiver 9 ай бұрын

Another great one!

@manjeetbora21 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Simon. Another great content... That steak looks delicious.

@Gabblerwba1 9 ай бұрын

At the 7 minute mark, Simon sports his knees of Steel then again a couple of minutes later, lovely get away video diary.

@es-qc7lw 9 ай бұрын

THANKS SIMON FOR ANOTHER GREAT UPOLOAD

@andymanser1 9 ай бұрын

Always put video up same day as his camping mate

@user-vi9pc1gb6w 8 ай бұрын

It’s awesome watching your Survival videos

@jamessnapsphotographylowes2236 9 ай бұрын

Thanks as always for a lovely calm relaxing video! You make it look so easy how you setup camp and that little area looked just the perfect little spot for a Solo Overnighter! Thank you and all the very best to you and family Simon! 😊

@davidsayer3325 9 ай бұрын

Another relaxing video to watch in the evening, thanks Simon , you will soon have 200 k subscribers well done 👍.

@drmtbc 9 ай бұрын

What a nice surprise to see our Newfoundland and Labrador provincial flag on your rucksack! How did you get it? A tribute to dear Maggie, we suspect ❤

@_wildexplorer 9 ай бұрын

Nice one Simon, love this. I will never get bored of this type of video. After watching this it’s made me think my next camp will be in my hammock with a steak cooked over the fire 😀👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

Can’t beat a slice of cow and a hang 😁

@claramullen 9 ай бұрын

Simon that steak looked amazing

@papajeff5486 9 ай бұрын

Just perfect, from the farmers, who think they own the place, the lush greenery and trees, the hammock, the excellent twig stove for a right sized fire, the delicious steak dinner to the sunrise and bannock. WHAT A GREAT PLACE/ADVENTURE. Thank you for sharing. From Kentucky

@ScottyAZUSA 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon, that was very nice. Relaxing.

@waltwalters4144 9 ай бұрын

Almost a reverse sear! So smart

@tamirew9247 9 ай бұрын

I loved that you were repping your mate Andy!

@drmtbc 9 ай бұрын

And Andy used a Simon water bottle in his video this week 😊

@tamirew9247 9 ай бұрын

@@drmtbc yep! I commented that on Andy’s video. We are an observant lot aren’t we😊

@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805 9 ай бұрын

Being a bit of a water baby these days I really enjoy your canoeing and sailing but it's nice to see you back in your native element again. Best wishes

@ronaldmoore2336 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes you just need that solitude of the woods to make things come together.

@darthraiderVt 9 ай бұрын

Simon, nice touch, a Kent Survival Tee Shirt. Free advertising for Andy!

@lin9391 9 ай бұрын

God bless the landowners giving you permission to camp and film ! calm and contentment becomes exponential when we watch your nights away from being house/job bound.

@jarit_1495 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff!

@trakyboy5128 9 ай бұрын

This is as it should be !!! We ask, owner says Ok as long as ..... We RESPECT THE OWNER AND HIS LAND and everyone is happy ☺️ !!! I

@wandering_not_lost 9 ай бұрын

Lovely, it felt like I was there with you, nice relaxed vibe. Thank you.

@brubaker123321 9 ай бұрын

Love your movies! I want to live like you!

@davidkidwell736 9 ай бұрын

Once again, thanks. Needed some of your peace. Dave

@user-rc1lm7tv1n 9 ай бұрын

A superb video depicting how you just can't beat cooking in the woods. This one got shared to my social media with a similar tagline. Great work as always, Simon. 👌

@Bennybushcraft 9 ай бұрын

Love cooking in the woods user...it's relaxing 😌

@anneli1735 9 ай бұрын

Still LOVING your music ❣️ and surely your hammock setup ❣️ and your cooking ribeye steak anyways ❣️

@luptonwell 9 ай бұрын

Proper escape viewing.

@thizizliz 9 ай бұрын

Good for you for leaving things so tidy. I was just camping at a popular spot on a nearby mountain and if I picked up less than 3 dozen bits of plastic trash, I'd be surprised. It's so easy to just walk your area and pick stuff up! Looks like a nice little trip Simon!

@simonablokeinthewoods 9 ай бұрын

It’s really upsetting when you find rubbish discarded in our countryside (or anywhere for that matter!) shame some people havnt got respect for the environment and take their litter home 😔