Winter Canoe Camp with Zed Outdoors. Hammock and Tarp. Burns Night Haggis, Neeps and Tatties.

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Winter Canoe Camp with Zed Outdoors. Hammock and Tarp. Burns Night Haggis, Neeps and Tatties.

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In this video I head back to the Norfolk Broads with Zed from Zed Outdoors for a bushcraft overnight hammock camp by Canadian canoe. We head off along the River Bure, loaded up with gear in search of a suitable quiet bit of woodland to set up camp, passing Mills, stunning historical stately homes, ancient bridges and lots of ducks and swans.
Arriving later than expected, we set up our hammocks and tarps and begin to gather and process enough firewood for our campfire. A well earned cuppa and then we get on with preparing dinner. Its the 25th January, Burns Night, and to commemorate the famous Scottish poet Rabbie Burns, a feast of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties is on the menu. The evening is spent catching up and enjoying the campfire beefier a restful night swinging in our hammocks below the starry Norfolk skies.
Morning brings sunshine and birdsong, coffee and scramble eggs on toast, before packing away and heading back down the river.
I’d like to say a huge thank you to Silverbirch canoes for lending us the gorgeous boat used in this video, a lightweight Duralight Broadland 15 - a perfect canoe tripping canoe that handles beautifully on the water. Silverbirch are a Norfolk based canoe company, all their boats (including a range of full whitewater spec canoes and Tortega sit on top kayaks) are designed, developed and manufactured in Norfolk, so it seemed fitting to use one of their canoes on this Norfolk trip.
I’d also like to thank my buddy Zed for coming up to share the weekend on the water and amongst the trees. Great paddle, great food, lots of laughs and great company! Zed has also filmed a video of the trip, so please do pop over to his channel and have a watch.
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@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hi folks, thanks for watching! I’d just like to let you all know that Zed has also put out a video of this trip - please pop over to his channel and take a look. See you soon! Https://kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpNoqNCExryzm40.html

@damianphelps 4 жыл бұрын

That canoe is so nice... iv only ever seen one in the flesh on the grand western canal. Bet it's not cheap lol. Love your vids Simon been watching Kent survival what a great guy Andy is. Think I need canoe upgrade (I wish).

@hippyswift 4 жыл бұрын

Will do Simon, all the best

@wallytaggart2612 4 жыл бұрын

Best song intro ever...you're the only YTer I know that uses the song in full. It really works the way you use it!

@salv2487 4 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the woods look on eBay for a baby food mill/ masher might do the trick?

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

@Damian Phelps - thank you! Andy is a legend. 👍

@Zedoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Had such an amazing time out and many thanks once again for teaching me the basics of canoeing! ~Peace~

@samc705 4 жыл бұрын

*THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID* !!

@nseight 4 жыл бұрын

Nice :-) *

@marcegrecco53 4 жыл бұрын

You’re real open to new experiences of camping and the outdoors, good on you.......

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine mate!! 😁👍

@garyhertswildcamper8958 4 жыл бұрын

Main thing is you remember to say 'portage' as many times as possible. Otherwise, Bushcraft police. You know what they're like.

@danielcharbonneau222 4 жыл бұрын

Simon my hats off to you my friend looking after and respecting Zed's way of eating. Vegetarian Haggis and all the sides, well done.

@johnrossSorbie 4 жыл бұрын

l agree with you Daniel but l never try it l like where did he get from l want to taste it

@carolinesmyth127 4 жыл бұрын

Glorious to wake with that birdsong... Great vid. Thanks fellas 👍

@JS-xs5hq 4 жыл бұрын

A very peaceful video and perfect paddle form. Thank you...

@alexpage7292 4 жыл бұрын

Nice thoughtful thing to do getting vegetarian food for your mate. Nice video Simon

@michaelzlab Жыл бұрын

That looked like a lot of fun and good food

@loonypics6938 4 жыл бұрын

We should always respect people of other peoples the beliefs from other cultures other than own thank you Simon for doing your best to try not to offend this likable guy !.

@geoffminter2927 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The only thing missing was a wee dram! And great to see a bushcrafter who doesn't eat meat! Top job the haggis neeps and tatties

@stevewhite8263 4 жыл бұрын

Never disappointed. In this even your nervous chuckle is calming somehow and your natural courtesy to others amazing. I didn't know better I think you were just a really good guy God bless from everyone here in Oklahoma yet another awesome one......

@stevewhite8263 4 жыл бұрын

I also see another purchase in the future but I haven't even got the tripod yet give me time.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!

@stevewhite8263 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods as chance would have it my 60 inch tripod will be delivered Friday and this weekend when I go camping I'm going to try your bread Thanks For The Inspirations

@hermit6208 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. " I feel another purchase coming on." Me too.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

I spent a fortune on a shopping spree after seeing Zed’s gear!! 😂 Damned click finger!!

@hermit6208 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods LOL.

@rickatill44 4 жыл бұрын

your videos are always a pleasure to watch it always strikes me on jus how flawless and professional they are and your the true gentleman of the uk 🌲🇨🇦🌲

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard!! 👍

@adrienhicks4689 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Simon, Adrien Hicks all the way from Nova Scotia Canada, I work away from home on shift work and always find myself day dreaming about canoe tripping and being outdoors whenever I have time. Your videos take me out to the wilderness whenever I am not able to do so myself. My friends and I try to make multiple trips during the year, but some times time at home is short and I have a hard time getting out as much as I would like. I appreciate very much how informative you are, and take as much as I can out of your videos. Thanks for all that you do, Adrien.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrien! I hope you get some good trips in this year. 👍🏕

@MA-uu3sb 2 жыл бұрын

You’re such a sweet and caring person. I know you won’t say this is been a long time since that video was posted a year ago. But I’ve come back to watch the second time

@larrybowers3861 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, great video as always!!

@loupiscanis9449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺Loupis Canis .

@deanpricepestboss 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing. Love the new knife👍🏼👍🏼

@mrblurecompany3478 4 жыл бұрын

Great time guys. Thanks for sharing.

@justinw1244 4 жыл бұрын

Never eaten 'real' haggis but love the veggie version. Really nice to see a meat free bushcraft trip for a change - more please! Needed whisky though ;-)

@richardthomson203 4 жыл бұрын

Fair fa yer honest sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin race, Aboon them a' ye tak yer place, Painch tripe or thaim, Weel are ye wordy o' a Grace, As Lang's my arm. And some hae meat an canna eat, An some ha meat that want it, But we hae meat and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit. !!! Cracking vid as always ! Yours aye !!

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

That’s the one!! 😁👍

@lauriebloggs8391 3 жыл бұрын

Just the best intro music!!! I've not been up river from the Mill. Am also sneaking closer to an SB 15 in Duralite with ash to supplement the wood boat...lovely film, yet again..............

@Standswithabeer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice canoe.

@nomad211d 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet knife Simon. Great video too. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well your way.

@jonathanbutler2731 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely superb and thoroughly entertaining. thankyou :) ATB

@borderbushcraft9602 4 жыл бұрын

great video, like the canoe. thanks for sharing

@ronaldmoore2336 4 жыл бұрын

Well done again. Always and enjoyable time to go to the woods with friends.

@n1jrm 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos ,and camps . I really like the how to stuff ,projects and reviews . I chuckle a bit when I see a guy in G.B. with a big plastic barrel and and a Old Town canoe sticker on the side , I live just down the road a bit from " Old Town Canoe" home office and fabrication plant . Nice to see they get around , and I'm glad to see you have a builder and retailer of good craft there also.

@syncrosimon 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I like these regular video uploads Simon👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

@Martin-lp4yg 2 жыл бұрын

You need a wee whisky to go wi yer Burns supper!..cheers!

@jeffmcgrath8718 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking knife and sheath combo

@mikesoutside6559 4 жыл бұрын

Man o man that’s just the best way to travel peacefully. Good job 👍 I always sleep the best in my hammock.

@Uglehytten 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you and Zed out again. Thank you both for a lovely video. Cheers from Denmark :)

@simonslocallocksmiths7659 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon it's Simon Outdoors here I enjoyed that video I have been watching any KZfaq for a long time I'm so now I'm going through your videos

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, welcome back mate! 👍

@marsoelflaco5722 4 жыл бұрын

Zed is great fun!!! 👍✌

@monkeyboyvii 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, you are living the deream 👍🏼

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean! 👍

@lgwjrwhite588 4 жыл бұрын

Another terrific video brother /northern ont. Canada

@eltel1952 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys more please 👌

@thebikepackingadventurer 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the mini fire anchor, just waiting for it to arrive. Looks a great piece of kit. That knife looks amazing so I will definitely take a look. Love the way these videos can link like minded businesses/people and keep bushcrafting alive. Great video Simon

@davidlawrence503 3 жыл бұрын

so thoughtful Simon, to arrange food like that. the videos always bring such pleasure

@GrumpyGrunt 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like another successful adventure with Zed. I think he might have the hang of this canoe thing now. Good to see you guys out together again. Peace, guys. My love to Mags.

@jaybyrdsshenanigans 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usual Simon!! I told zed you guys are the Beatles of Bushcraft!!! Awesome 👍😊🌲🌳🔥⛺😁👊

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! 👍

@unclebb6063 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video much enjoyed. I reside in BC but grew up in in geraldton Ontario Canada I miss using a canoe so much. Bc makes it difficult to use a canoe. So it's nice to see a video from another country and landscape. Thx

@s3clorum 4 жыл бұрын

hello and thank you for a great video you dont need a collapsable potato masher :) you can make one in literally 10 minutes using your saw, axe and knife. Cut the desired length of wood with the saw about 25cm, remove bark with knife. Cut a circle around the end piece about 10cm from either which side and about one third deep into the wood. Then use your axe to trim it around. You can use your knife to smooth out the handle part. Should leave you with a very basic but extremely durable bushcraft masher

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Good call! I may well make one when I’m next in need. 👍

@03bonneville 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat!

@coppershark1973 2 жыл бұрын

You must remember to put some Whiskey on your Haggis next year. Looked like an awesome night.

@rachaelwyatt754 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. Lovely to see you out with Zed and also using your buck-saw. I thought you had given up on it, and yours was the reason I built mine. :) For future reference until you find a masher, as a kid we always used to use a standard dinner fork for mashing and adding the butter. Just a thought. Your friend Rach

@jamesellsworth9673 4 жыл бұрын

Also a great suggestion. I sometimes use a fork as a masher. But, were I to canoe camp without fear of portages, I would include a real vegetable masher. One was part of my standard kit. They weigh little and fit in almost anywhere.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rach, I often use a fork at home, but the fork on my spork is as good as useless! 😂👍

@efficaciousgentleman3148 4 жыл бұрын

I agree about the saw - because of Simon I finally worked out how to make them! Much prefer the sound of them over the metal ones - just sounds so tinny............

@syncrosimon 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Buxton Mill😎😎👍👍

@bonilsson3161 4 жыл бұрын

That device for hanging the kettle over fire is genius... The vertical piece could actually be made of aluminium to save even more weight, its not in the fire. Very nice video of some calm winter canoeing and camping. Bo Nilsson Sweden

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bo! I’ve since ordered one of those fire anchors for myself! 😁👍

@brianloughary2521 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos.

@peterford746 4 жыл бұрын

Love the new knife

@82ogo 4 жыл бұрын

Happy with woods~

@earlhayes2969 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Simon another great video thanks for Sharing Love the Channel that Canoe looks Outstanding plus very similar layup like Royalex thanks again 👍 Earl 🇺🇲

@MIGHTYRIVERS19 4 жыл бұрын

LOVELY TO SEE YOU SIMON , YOU ARE SO ORGANISED AND PATIENT , PEACEFUL PLACE , THANK YOU FOR SHARING , LOTS OF LOVE LUCY**

@martystacey4429 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful 👏😎

@joharmon2148 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you and Zeb out again for an overnighter. Thanks for taking us along.

@MrLooj69 4 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure, if you can build a tent from scratch, a spud masher is well within your fabrication skill set! Fab vid as always bud and Zed just gained a new follower. Take care!

@offgridsweden 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man! Have an amazing week, Andreas 🇸🇪

@eielson1978 2 жыл бұрын

I had to Double Check if I was seeing what you were explaining about. I did a web search and here's what I found for everyone else who has any questions. Swede is a root vegetable, like turnips or parsnips, and it’s surprisingly versatile. In North America, it’s known as rutabaga, and in Scotland it’s sometimes referred to as turnip or ‘neeps’.

@dianejacklin4338 4 жыл бұрын

Another good one. It sounded very windy

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

It was a tad on the breezy side! Made for a chilly night! 🥶

@antonycrow1657 4 жыл бұрын

I was in my early twenties when I found out that a haggis didn't have two legs and run around in the woods 🤣. Great vid !.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon. 👍That canoe must be super stable considering where you got in and out. Pretty impressive. 🙂

@highlandmatt3869 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Simon, I've just joined your channel and enjoying it very much, so thank you. Wild mushroom and whiskey & cream sauce with Haggis would have been perfect, and maybe a wee dram or two.All the best.Matt in the snowy Highlands

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt - sounds good to me!! 😋

@alwallsgrove3442 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, a Lads night out of the finest kind, another great video. Al.

@huttone 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Texas. Your videos put me in camping mode. They will help make my next outings better, and are super relaxing. Cheers

@chrisgeoss2543 Жыл бұрын

Always great content my friend, but I cant see myself eating haggis anytime soon. All the best

@GAR85120514 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Very nice canoe. Haven't had haggis in decades. Craving it now...

@andreborsch2266 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon! Thanks for taking us along. Always great to see you doing a canoe wild camp. Nice knife by the way... ATB André

@TRPufnStuf 4 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful canoe. What a great adventure. Never had Haggis. I always chicken out. We have an annual Highland Games festival coming up soon. It's the only place I know to get Haggis in South Carolina. I'm gonna try it this year. Thanks for taking us along.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

You’ll enjoy it I’m sure! 👍😋

@KaylynnStrain 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful knife !!!!!

@nickmarshall8583 4 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure to watch the pleasure you get from each trip. Good job!

@paulrowntree2800 4 жыл бұрын

Why do I always watch your videos when i'm starving? Food! Need food!

@snotina Жыл бұрын

swede, aka rutabaga here in 🇨🇦. Had to google that one, thought it looked familiar.

@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces 2 жыл бұрын

What a wondeful video. I love the canoe i would love one from that company it looks solid. I also just ordered 2 fire anchors from TJM metallworks. i am looking forward to when it arrives. .Cheers

@traviscreamer1267 4 жыл бұрын

Nice boat. Been itchy to get out and go for a paddle.

@linneekay98 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventure with us... enjoyed watching as always! :-D

@tonywoollcombe1799 4 жыл бұрын

43C here in Melbourne OZ. a very enjoyable video, so nice to see bare trees and feel cold weather.... all the best Tony

@ananomaloussmell5043 4 жыл бұрын

great video, mate

@mmm144 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zed and Simon. Good times.

@brushbum7508 4 жыл бұрын

Thank's for the trip Simon & Zed. Guy's I'd be layin on the ground quivering, if I'd eaten what you did for breakfast and nothing else until that late dinner. Zed would have thought the Lockness Monster was coming after us the way my stomach would be growlinn. TAKE CARE..

@monkeyboyvii 4 жыл бұрын

Zed, loved the pics on Twitter, the video is even better, soooo jealous 👍

@robjwebb 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like we all need to make friends with 'Ginge'. Seems a good chap to know!

@jamesellsworth9673 4 жыл бұрын

Right! I hope he is able to keep up with the new demand for his over quilts and under quilts. That technology seems to be challenging sleeping bags where hammock campers are concerned.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely a better option in a hammock - no more trying to wriggle in and zip the thing up, only to have the bottom rendered useless by compression of the insulation. Underblanket and a top quilt - perfect!

@dazmetcalfe1077 4 жыл бұрын

That silver birch canoe is stunning. Great vid chap

@billyaitken1713 4 жыл бұрын

Soz, missed this one, I musth've subbed in Feb😳. Lovely mandolin intro that really fitted well with the footage ⛺️🤠👏👏👏❗️beautiful canoe for a 'plastic tub' 😍👍. Being Scottish, I wouldh've told you to avoid to avoid real haggis & make a chopped mushroom-based veg haggis anyway. You were very well informed about the Scots calling swede 'turnip' ..... I'm forever copping stick about it because my wife's English😳🤗. We regularly make swede & carrot mash, it never mashes real smooth- our tip would be get a bit of white or black pepper in there with the butter😋👍. I'll check out Zed, it's always good to catch someone else's footage of the same trip.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Billy! 👍👍👍

@garyoutwright5684 4 жыл бұрын

Another epic night can't wait for my night out love the hagis never tried

@thewatchman6074 4 жыл бұрын

You either love it or hate it. Me, I could eat tons of it.

@PaulOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh woodland bliss Simon. Great to see you out with Zed. The woodland kitchen and food looked marvellous. You really spoilt Zed on this one 😊👍

@ScottValler 4 жыл бұрын

That was probably the coolest looking portage I've seen. Very nice video, thanks for sharing. I remember canoeing in the boundary waters canoe area with my son and a group of Scouts. This video brings back memories. I wish I was making videos back then.

@mtnman4766 4 жыл бұрын

Always relaxing and stress relieving. Thanks Simon! Love my wild rivers here in Oregon (the beautiful upper Umpqua) but would be nice to have a paddle in a quiet stream once in a while. Cheers to Zed too!

@paulwilson7234 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video to watch on a Thursday evening!

@goranpocina9628 4 жыл бұрын

Yay, veg meal outdoors! And such sweet music and intro.

@mickspain330 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, lovely grub good to see Zed with you, you choose a good maker for your knife does great work, I was a knifemaker before i retired, i have seen lots of his work always top notch 👍

@Wildernessoutside 4 жыл бұрын

your like the monty don of the bushcraft world Simon ,very relaxing and great to see you and zed out and about together

@jamesellsworth9673 4 жыл бұрын

For those who might not know: Simon has much the style of good jawline and infectious smile of British garden expert, Monty Don. Each man is a fine communicator of enthusiasm for their chosen field.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - both of you!! ☺️

@rammur1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice !

@ladybug4762 4 жыл бұрын

So cozy! Thanx for sharing 😊

@feckneddy 4 жыл бұрын

Macsween Vegetarian Haggis Highly recommended ..also it works really well as a stuffing for chicken ..although less veggie served that way .

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Nice idea -I’ll have to try that! 👍😋

@roberts6219 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video again Simon nice to see Zed also. Nice knife by the way!!

@Thedagda801 3 ай бұрын

In Ireland what you call swede is turnip! Great content

@michaelgutman4910 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome trip! Mashed carrots and neeps reminds me of what Grandma made with sweet potatoes too! Beautiful knife! May you have many years of use with good health.

@michaelorr4300 4 жыл бұрын

Simon your videos are so enjoyable to watch....your camera angle shots are masterfully done . You put a lot work into making your video its a pleasure to watch. Now ....putting my order in for that nice knife .....however that canoe would float great here in the small rivers of Florida lol...cheers

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - it would definitely be great on those warmer rivers!! Thanks Michael!! 👍👍👍

@paulbazeley6259 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. Turnip and swede are the same thing mate...We call it Swede and the Scotts call it a turnip...But the same thing all round. Love your videos btw!! Keep em coming

@lamb7 4 жыл бұрын

In the part of the states where I live, swede is the same as rutabaga.

@simonablokeinthewoods 4 жыл бұрын

They are similar - from the same family but a few subtle differences - I believe the Scottish call the swede a turnip. 👍

@robertwells1993 4 жыл бұрын

Canoe looks really nice, at least your portage was brief. Zed had great coaching for canoe travel. I noticed you were not liberal with the hot sauce! Thanks for sharing your overnighter!