Winter stealth camp beside busy road using minimal old school gear.

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2 жыл бұрын

Keeping gear to the minimum and using only natural fibres where possible - almost zero plastics. Plash palatka and wool blanket.

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@BrianthatiscalledBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Traffic noise is something I'd avoid at all costs, but I do love the sound of a distant train. It's almost like rain on a tarp. Thanks, Giles. 👍🙂🏕️

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian, your comment is appreciated deffo 👍

@mallyredfearn6834 2 жыл бұрын

Me again! Lol! 4th one today. What I really like is that you use the same gear over and over. You don't seem to have tons of stuff! It's liberating! What you have you make work for you. Thanks for the replies to my other posts and the info about extra clothing you use..

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Mally. Yes, you don’t need loads of different gear to get out 👍

@danmonken 2 жыл бұрын

Just shows how simple and stress free it really can be, truly inspiring and refreshing in today's world of plastic and mass manufacture for maximum profit. Love it keep on keeping on.

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny. And I agree with your sentiments there 😀👍

@andrewh3029 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best stealth camping videos I have seen

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that extremely nice comment Andrew. Cheers 👍

@craiglake6091 2 жыл бұрын

Great bushcrafting! I love your minimalist vision of wild camping. Keep it up.

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thx again Craig, your comment is appreciated 👍

@willstonvelo8100 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking milk substitute Irish or Scottish always an essential for a wild camp. Was up on the Downs this weekend on a stealth camp a bit breezy but amazing sunrise, all best Will 👍🍻

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Will and hope you enjoyed the Downs. (By the way - it was Scottish milk substitute!!!) 👍

@SQWIB 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome camp, I really enjoyed the "Old School" approach. I think your fire setup is awesome. Thanks.

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 👍

@keyifyapmakciddibiristirky8500 2 жыл бұрын

In fact, everywhere is a part of nature. we can enjoy it with very simple and minimal equipment. we may not always be able to go very far or to high locations. On the other hand, a roadside tree, a tarp, and a stove can be a great therapy. Your video showed me that. Thanks for your sharing.

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comment, it’s much appreciated. And your words and sentiment are spot-on 😀👍

@stevenkreitlow8349 Жыл бұрын

Hi Giles, I know I commented on this one a few days ago, but I watched it again. It was next in order from the bottom of your list. Noticed that you went to a smaller pack. One suggestion I have, which I did mention before, was using several inches of leaf debris under the ground cloth part of your shelter. Wouldn’t add to your pack weight and would help you stay warm. The thing to do, would be to put a 3” stick, cut to size, at the head, foot and outside of your sleeping area, to hold the leaves in place. Then filling that area with about 6” of leaf debris, before you cover it with your ground cloth. Your neck scarf would work great for carrying leaves. Just a suggestion. I’m a cold sleeper too. Stay warm, my friend! 🔥 Cheers!

@gilesbinyon Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Steven. Your suggestion is absolutely sound and I need to try it as the weather gets colder (either off or on camera). I know the ‘debris bed’ is used often in US and Canada successfully - I’ve noticed it on KZfaq. Sometimes after hiking and filming I arrive quite late at my camp spot and the days are quite short during winter here so I may not have the time to gather leaves etc. But if not hiking too far and perhaps not filming I could certainly give it a go 🛌💤😴 Thx again Bud 😊👍

@notquiteultralight1701 Жыл бұрын

This was a really cool watch Giles! I was kind of thinking that maybe the highway noise would act as white noise and possibly put one right to sleep but maybe not. That is so cool that you’re doing this without using synthetic materials. Especially this type of recreation. You don’t see that too much! I couldn’t help but think that a mini mag lite with an led bulb would not have plastic on it as it is all metal. Just a thought if you wanted to go that route. Thank you again Giles for all your hard work here. Take care. NQU

@gilesbinyon Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much NQU. Glad you like the vids and thx for watching. Yeah, the mag light is a good idea. I need to look into it. Although it’s so handy to have a head mounted torch. Thanks again for your kind words my Friend 😊👍

@pngit1 Жыл бұрын

Nice little jig at the end there in the leaves!

@gilesbinyon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha !!! Cheers for watching and commenting Andy 🕺🌿🌱🕺🍁🍂🕺……😂🤣😂🤣

@johnmiddleton470 2 жыл бұрын

Inspirational videos Giles, keep them coming .

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John 👍

@scuzzlebutt1714 2 жыл бұрын

plain simple camping right up my street great stuff

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much scuzzlebutt1, its appreciated 👍

@Jason-kj8kb 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really good thank you.

@adventureswithgrumpyjim1089 2 жыл бұрын

love the use of the natural "Old School" equipment and your fire pit was ingenious for sure, keep up the great content, take care and stay safe

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. You keep safe also 👍

@darrellmann7468 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it beside a busy road everything was perfect loved it

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Darrell. Much appreciated 👍

@frogmorepipester7490 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Great films. Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry

@gilesbinyon Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your support and those kind words 😊👍

@martystacey4429 2 жыл бұрын

Super vid Giles! Thank you for taking us along😉 I'm ex army and one of the tips we were given was to put our stockinged feet into our Bergen then cover them with the blanket/clothing (You probs knew that!) KTF🙏🔥🏕

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Marty. And yes, I would certainly consider taking your advice when I’m taking the larger backpack - thx 👍

@charlesrooker989 Жыл бұрын

Here across the pond, the native Americans made fun of the big old white man's fire 🔥 The Natives made a small fire so they could get close and keep warm ,you have to stand back from a big fire and it wastes a lot of woods. I lay close with my back to the fire, your kidneys are like a radiator, I've been comfortable - 4 c or - 5 c and the wood lasts much longer. I truly enjoy you adventures and you small fires are why I subscribed to your channel.

@gilesbinyon Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Charles. Appreciate you watching and that is a very interesting comment. The Native Americans would have known very well what kind of fire to use. And thanks for letting me know about your use of a smaller fire too. I totally agree that it can do the job with much less timber. Especially, I find, a carefully placed shelter can hold in and reflect some of the heat too. Thanks again 🔥😊👍

@davidbignell8494 2 жыл бұрын

Your a legend fella, great Vlogs….

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David - appreciated 👍

@holyeti3553 2 жыл бұрын

Lovin yer vids mate . Can't you include another natural fibre item to yer kit to keep ye cozier through the night , why suffer ? .. cheers

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Yeah, I may have to carry more bedding sometime. Will see how it goes 👍

@afrancisco2077 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video stay safe 👍👍👍👍🙂

@peterbishop4047 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really informative and inspiring. Some good tips and ideas. Do you ever get approached or hassled? You look pretty comfortable too. Keep safe! 👍

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Peter that’s very kind. No, not been approached or hassled YET !!! 🤞🤞🤞👍

@stevenkreitlow8349 Жыл бұрын

Another good one Giles. Looks like you had your blanket pinned or sown into a sleeping bag configuration. I have some large brass safety pins I use for that. Do you have any plants in England that you have to watch out for, like poison ivy?

@gilesbinyon Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Steven. Appreciate you taking time to watch the videos. There are a few poisonous plants and quite a lot of poisonous fungi i.e. mushrooms and toadstools. But as long as you don’t eat these things you will be fine - even touching them is okay (apart from Hogweed 😳). We are also fortunate that we have no dangerous animals 😊 we have one poisonous snake which fortunately tends to avoid people if it’s given enough time/noise 😊👍 I suppose biting insects cause the most grief 🫤. Thx again Bud 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

@victoria7105 2 жыл бұрын

If you get a stainless steel single wall military flask you can boil water in it and use it as a hot water bottle.👍

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victoria. That’s something I should consider more often 👍

@desmondbroad1305 2 жыл бұрын

I don't mind admitting I wear tights there so warm and longjohns over the top ime halfway warm with a need for only a minimum fire .for the last wood of the night I try to find a decent round .Swedish torch style keeps you warm doin it by hand and they work amazing at keeping your fire lit 🤣😍😎.but the augur is a heavy beast

@desmondbroad1305 2 жыл бұрын

Just to add my Mrs says ever time I go camping in me tights I hope you don't get run over 😂😂😂😂😎😍😂😁

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I’ve never tried tights - sounds interesting ! And ha!!! 😂 wise words from your wife. Yeah, keeping a small fire going all night needs constant attention - maybe a Swedish Torch would be better. I need to look into it. Cheers 👍

@desmondbroad1305 2 жыл бұрын

Once you've worn them you won't look back..the fire torch keeps you warm making it two holes one verticle in the center and one horizontal forming an internal cross ..ime sure you knew.but it don't do a lot for heat mainly to cook or just a slow burn.i make my last drink on it to get it going then it stays in all night no matter what the wind or rain 😂😍😎😁

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

@@desmondbroad1305 thanks for that info. Take care 👍

@cr0cket01 2 жыл бұрын

my old torches i used where metal mind you i think one i had stolen would be illegal now as it was an old carbide bike lamp my grandad gave me. my other torches was metal and glass with a wick parraffin bike lamps, i did have light on bike so they also got used,

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m sure some of those old lights would be collectors items now. Lighting for the outdoors is one of the really useful things which has been developed over the years. And it is really hard to get by on just a candle lantern so I end up using a head torch at night sometimes 👍 thanks for your comment

@cr0cket01 2 жыл бұрын

@@gilesbinyonshame i cant send pic off them on here as still use them but use lamp oil instead off parraffin in them now. we used to use cardboard with silver foil on for reflectors, but as we no silver foil naff now. but you can get flexi mirrors so they would be light weight and could possibly be good as a head torch replacement. i remember my grandad teaching me to walk in the outdoors with a lit candle,

@moorshound3243 2 жыл бұрын

Why would it be illegal?

@cr0cket01 2 жыл бұрын

@@moorshound3243 with all the dumb things being made illegal due to the odd moron like 22 pistols after dunblane carrying a sheath knife after loads idiots then lock knives hell it illegal to take wood from a wood owned by the public , as carbide can make big booms it was used for poaching, you got a tin put carbide in then couple holes and rocks sealed tin threw in trout pound one fast depth charge , so thats why i think they might be illegal not seen how easy to get carbide now or if you need a lisience or whatever.

@andynewing8146 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Giles. Great video and much respect for your craft. Can I ask, what is the fire starter you used in that tin? I went wildcamping last week and struggled to get the fire going as the wood was too damp but that looked like just the job! Cheers mate.

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for your kind comment Andy. Yeah, I just save up all the old candle ends/tea tree lights etc at home. Put them in an empty tin can which can then be used like a double boiler in a saucepan. Melt the wax (outside is best and caution taken with any naked flame and wax!). On the QT steal wifey’s large size cotton wool make up pads and half dip them in the wax. Allow to cool and you have pretty good, very cheap, recycled wax, small lightweight firefighters 👍

@andynewing8146 2 жыл бұрын

@@gilesbinyon Fantastic, I’ll give it a go! Thanks for the reply. 👍👍

@mallyredfearn6834 2 жыл бұрын

@gilesbinyon Make sure you're melting the wax in a double boiler and make sure that what you use to hold the wax is something you're not too bothered about.

@jamesellsworth9673 2 жыл бұрын

I have often thought about the thousands of miles across the country where there are strips of woodland suitable for camping. Finding a secure place to park up is one problem.

@gilesbinyon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment James - appreciated. Yes, as you say, there are small, hidden bits of ‘wilderness’ in close proximity to our infrastructure 👍

@moorshound3243 2 жыл бұрын

Park? Hike there.