Three Day Bike-packing Adventure. Woodland Tarp and Bivvy Wild Camp. Campfire Steak Dinner.

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I head across the border to Suffolk, to meet up with Luke (Hippyswift) for a three day wild camping bike-packing adventure - self propelled and self sufficient. Travelling and exploring by bike is great fun - you can cover good distances in relative comfort (despite the hills!) and you can carry a good amount of gear without the aches and pains associated with backpacking.
We head off from Nacton on the River Orwell estuary and cycle north, passing the pretty town of Woodbridge and on up to historical Framlingham with its impressive, well preserved castle. After a break and well earned cold pint of beer, we continue to our destination for the night - a small woodland nears the town of Halesworth.
A steak and mash dinner, smothered in lashings of Steak Detective Liberation sauce and washed down with a beer or two and it was time to rest our weary heads for the night and dream about the adventures to be faced on day two!
Episode two coming shortly.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Links
Luke’s Channel (Hippyswift) adventure biking and bushcraft.
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Sonder Bikes
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The Steak Detective
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TJM Metalworks Mini Fire Anchor
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From Now Onwards - Mid Knight
In the Palm of your Hand - Lindsey Abraham
Room for Two - Dan Lebowitz

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@hippyswift 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome few days exploring the British countryside & who better to share that experience with than Simon. We had an amazing few days Bikepacking & wild camping around Suffolk, taking in the views, food & local historical places. too much to see in just one weekend, fingers crossed we can arrange another great adventure like this one soon. Massive thank you to Simon for joining me on this trip, it was an absolute honour to meet such a charismatic & humble guy. Peace

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate! I had a fantastic weekend - you are a great guide, knowledgeable, patient (with me and my slow trudges up them hills 🤣) and good company! Look forward to our next adventure!

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Hi folks, I forgot to mention Luke’s video - he was also filming the trip, Here’s the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5aKpbR0stytgn0.html - I’ve also put a link to his channel in the description box - he’s got huge amounts of excellent content on bike packing, cycle touring, bushcraft, kit and all sorts, so please head over and take a look. Cheers, Simon

@AnvilAirsoftTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Looking for some good bike packing channels.

@cee8mee 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, Simon and Luke! Looks like you had a great first day!

@BikepackingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Simon. I've delved into Luke's video in the past, I've seen his name in my own channel comments. Always good to see fellow KZfaqrs meeting up, something sadly missing from the last couple of years. Always love your videos Simon, both engaging, but also very relaxing!

@thebikepackingadventurer 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnvilAirsoftTV feel free to follow mine, as I do lots of bikepacking trips and going to be filming lots this year. I am new to youtube but have always done bikepacking trips across europe and UK

@myvoiceyourstory9338 Жыл бұрын

Nice wee episode and your mates so chill too loved it thank you 🙏🏼

@darrellpidgeon6440 Ай бұрын

That castle was cool indeed.

@sierramarieable 2 жыл бұрын

We are so fortunate to go on these adventures with you. As always, thank you!!

@redakroma1 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as always Simon. Love seeing the English countryside through your eyes since I'll never be able to afford to travel abroad. Can't wait to see more.

@andrewnorris5415 2 жыл бұрын

Are you in the US? I guess South America could be a lot more affordable for you guys to do some bike touring? How costly are the flights to there from the US?

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I love this stuff. Tour of the countryside and a fine campfire meal. Thanks, Simon.

@seanharris5602 10 ай бұрын

Love it...steak & mash...well done lads..

@loupiscanis9449 11 ай бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Caniss .

@blomkillen 2 жыл бұрын

I am always so happy when I see a new video pop up! Cheers from Sweden the land of Oboy

@nursemena8703 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful n Fun Content Mr. Simon🌹 Respect to you from Georgia USA 🌹

@NewHampshireJack 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another superior video from "the bloke in the woods." We always enjoy content that includes a country as a whole, not just life in cramped cities.

@stefan.5987 2 жыл бұрын

Decent trip, Simon. The steaks looked beautiful. 👍 Waiting for the next episode. ✌️

@JakeMay Жыл бұрын

Great to meet some fellow Smash-men

@cww922 2 жыл бұрын

Just offering a suggestion from an old bicycle tourist. Try raising your saddle about two inches. Your leg should be nearly fully extended ( with a slight bend ) when you place your foot on the "down peddle" when sitting on your saddle. You will surprised the difference it will have on knee pain.

@natscat4752 4 ай бұрын

Good advice that

@nicolejeanne 2 жыл бұрын

What a sunny trip 🤗👍

@trakyboy5128 Жыл бұрын

Let the good times ROLL ✌️🤠

@safarijoesadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Those little clips of the seashore and the wind blowing there at the end makes me think you should build a sail for your bike also lol. Great video. I am not a city dweller, the parts of the UK you show are always interesting to me. Small towns and villages and the great outdoors. Keep up the good work.

@tcschenks 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is very interesting. American schools teach us nothing about the UK geography…except that the Beatles came from Liverpool. :( (There are the exceptions…a few of us read books when we were kids).

@safarijoesadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@tcschenks Yeah it’s pretty sad that a lot of our ancestors came from that area and how little we really know about it. Every time he takes a walk or goes for a paddle and show us his maps I am on Google earth checking the place out. It would really be nice to be able to take a trip there someday and spend a couple of weeks just checking out the different areas.

@tcschenks 2 жыл бұрын

@@safarijoesadventures Yes. That whitewater shoot into Loch Ness looked awesome.

@safarijoesadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that white water shoot was awesome. But I have to admit I almost teared up when he broke the bottom of that Cedar strip canoe. I like building things myself so I know how much time in care goes into projects. It was nice to watch him repair it and it looked good as new.

@michaeldixon8817 2 жыл бұрын

@@tcschenks The UK is an amazing place with beautiful landscapes. Found out I was 1/3 Scotch and visited for a month prior to retiring. Love the country, hate the political climate (just like home).

@jayoneill1533 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, anytime you want to take us on a bike trip please do, this is a marvelous episode.

@AncientHermit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon.😃Was super fun.🤨 Already looking forward to part two, and glad there is one.😉 LOL.🙂 Be well.😊

@markbewley4974 2 жыл бұрын

Great footage, interesting places and great camping. Amazing all your gear goes into those small bags. Minimalistic 👍

@andrewmossop6241 2 жыл бұрын

Cold face .... malarkey!..... Love it.

@thizizliz 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful places! I'm astounded by how little traffic there is on the roads. So nice!

@machoneboard 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this but it’s making me homesick!

@mikedelacruz3135 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode Sir Simon! Cant wait for part 2. The steaks and mash looked absolutely Stunning 😋👌! Cheers Brotha from across the pond, California 🇺🇸 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

@pekkakoski6595 2 жыл бұрын

You have great music in your videos. Finland out.

@texasford 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike camp trip ! Love the history of our English cousins across the pond. As usual, great video Simon 👍👍

@TheFLOMAN76 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome little adventure! Thank you guys!

@chrisandsamlivingthedream 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome buddy awesome… cheers Chris & Sam

@michaeldixon8817 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, love the sound intro/exit. Your video quality is impressive. From across the pond I watch your videos every week. Thank you as well as Richard and Andy for redirecting my attention through the political hot mess these days.

@Kathy_Is_Blessed 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful places! Delightful♥️

@suewilliams2633 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel and the places you visit are breathtaking and I enjoy the honest content you do. Look forward to you and andy doing more together

@tuftywhite9628 2 жыл бұрын

Quality once again. Thank you.

@kennethkuhl1188 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice trip. Thank you for sharing

@troymadison7082 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the adventure! I look forward to part 2.

@OvcharkaShepherd 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful country. Thanks for the tour.

@Zombiesheriff 2 жыл бұрын

So excited to watch this 😍😍😍

@craiglake6091 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks, Simon.

@jctothel 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Can’t wait to watch this later. Looks like a good’un!

@deborahhoch2662 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trip! Looking forward to part 2!

@GAR85120514 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you out there. Thumbs up and take care.

@grantc5587 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying the scenery of my home county all the way from Canada. Thanks Bloke!

@danawankinthewoods.5642 2 жыл бұрын

Love your bike Simon. Huge fan of all your work.

@barchetta1234 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Can't wait to watch part 2.. keep 'em coming :-)

@llorylloyd 2 жыл бұрын

What a great trip. Wonderful way to see the views.

@sinfonianbarelytone9191 2 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous! I have wanted to do something like this forever. Well done. Enjoy the ride and history.

@westflerchinger 2 жыл бұрын

As a very homesick East Suffolk expat, I love this video even more than usual, thank you!

@alexdetrojan4534 2 жыл бұрын

Nice adventure, thanks for inviting us along. 👍

@PmatWolf 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video Simon. i did a mtb climb camp and decend in Germany while i was serving there and one in Scotland they wherent solo but we did sleep under basha's Tarps) cooked on open fire, and enjyed a few wee tipples in the evenings as well as a rather random walk down to the local pub (which took a lot longer to get to than we'd have liked on our first night out in Bavaria) Anyways you truly can beat that soirt of thing the bike lets you get a lot further than you can in the given time on foot .... plus the decent takes a quarter of the time and its awesome fun. Great video mate well done

@stepanpiantkiwskyj5219 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Simon, looking forward to the rest of the trip 👍

@robertott2631 2 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome Castle

@michaelnieves6632 2 жыл бұрын

lovely.

@AdventuresWithDaniel Жыл бұрын

new to your channel but loving all the biking content!

@tracyl1368 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, fantastic video throughly enjoyed...

@michaelmcfarland3300 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon! Can't wait for the next one!

@denisroberts1206 2 жыл бұрын

Woodbridge hey ! My part of the world, there this morning actually. Brilliant dog walking along the Deben .

@iantroup 2 жыл бұрын

Love Suffolk & Southwold is one of my favourite towns. Thanks for sharing your adventure Simon.

@charliekingpine3893 2 жыл бұрын

I must say Suffolk the greatest place on earth I pleased you shared our trip, many thanks

@aynsleycooper365 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see some different bits of countryside, thanks!

@pinky5958 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your vlogs. Very interesting 👍

@TressaZimmerman 2 жыл бұрын

Great time being had. So very awesome. Take care.

@steveroberts1422 2 жыл бұрын

I am definitely getting the bike out for my next camp. Great video Simon, can't wait for part 2👍

@frick566 2 жыл бұрын

Loved hearing the pheasants off in the distance!

@fucktheworld1207 2 жыл бұрын

The best way to see our country of England, by bike 👌🏻👌🏻

@malcolmT 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant loved it your intro music always sets the mood, great camp set up looked like a very enjoyable trip looking forward to part 2 👍👍👍

@eddieallen6401 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently on the sofa feeling rough but inspired to plan my next bike overnighter as soon as I’m better. Brilliant. Can’t wait for part two!

@steveschlobohm5793 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great time! thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe my friend!

@northernembersoutdoors1045 2 жыл бұрын

I love the bike for camping etc, it really takes the weight off the gear well, really enjoyable watch, sausages battered😍

@leanneskitchengardenandplo9711 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤩

@malstanding 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, makes me wish I was 25 years younger. Sadly my cycling days are long gone and I think my bikes would be useless down little lanes and in and out of trees. One has a 600cc engine, the other is a 650cc, which incidentally I treated myself to a few months back. Keep the videos coming, great stuff!

@tonystrange7224 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking video Simon, wild camping and biking, what's not to like. Best of both worlds. Looking forward to the next episode.

@conniewaite1371 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice trip that was,thanks

@andykjohnsonjohnson7622 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon 👍. Thnks for taking us along 😀

@hughsmith9401 2 жыл бұрын

2 legends

@kingrafa3938 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this video and so fun to watch.

@footdoc4235 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Those fish and chips look bloody beautiful! Can't wait for part 2!

@mickreid7153 2 жыл бұрын

Anothet cracking film Simon, always entertaining! Thanks for taking the time. 🖖👍👊😊

@davidoliver7199 2 жыл бұрын

Luv it!!!

@nickeling9161 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon! Love your content and your beautiful country.

@jeffreyedmudson8577 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks Simon

@austinpackers100 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Simon. Thanks again and for introducing us to hippyswift.

@AntSurviveTheNight 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh cracking mate, that's proper got me in the mood to bike pack. Fantastic new bike Simon, looks ace that and my my, your right about the thick tyres. Very enjoyable camp too, lovely food and a beer or two! Look forward to next week's part 2

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff lads , great trip. Love a bit of mtbiking and a good bit of camping so what's better than combining them both and with a few beers and a steak or two ya can't go wrong . Cheers Simon Atb Rick n Billydog

@lafonevc5663 2 жыл бұрын

Simon a bloke on a bike. Such varied trips - thanks for putting us in the saddlebag this time!

@stewartatwattinahammock1772 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!!!

@andrewforrest8938 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video cheers Simon keep up the great work enjoyin your videos 👍 👏

@treksntarps 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking adventure. Looking forward to part 2 👍🚴‍♂️🏕

@benf3607 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid - so nice weather is good again!

@magicdrshoon 2 жыл бұрын

That is so me with the cramp! Great vid Simon!

@UrbanGrrl69 2 жыл бұрын

Nice first day of the trip, lovely castle and lovely grub.

@okinawaorion5631 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Music is fantastic too. Thanks Simon!

@kylec166 2 жыл бұрын

Nice trip nice old castle

@thebiggerbyte5991 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff! That bike really looks the business too.

@martystacey4429 2 жыл бұрын

Immensely enjoyable vid Simon. Great to see Luke out on the bike too👌👏KTF🙏

@ericjudd9603 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sweet👍

@stuartlockwood9645 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, this was very relaxing, a good day for you and a tasty meal a the end of it, I'm looking forward to the next one, stay safe ,best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.