Riverside Wild Camp in a Canvas Half Laavu Shelter. Australian Ration Pack. Canoe Camping.

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In this video, I am finally out for a camp after a long and extended break!
I head out in my canoe to a favourite spot on my local river for a solo wild camp in my half Laavu shelter. An Australian ration pack for food, some rum and a warm fire followed by a reasonably comfortable night in an 80 year old woollen sleeping bag from World War 2 - happy days!
I am sorry for the long wait for this video after my last camp at Christmas - I needed to take some time off to catch up on jobs at home (a very long list of essential repairs) and to spend some time with my family. I am very glad to be back in front of the camera now though, and I will continue to film my adventures as often as I can.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Links
Australian CR1M ration pack (rare as hens teeth in the UK!)
www.mreinfo.com/international...
Swedish Military Cook Set (Stainless Steel Version - Aluminium ones are cheaper)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1441382975...
US Army wooden sleeping bag (World War 2 era)
www.dandbmilitaria.com/ww2-us...
Savotta Hawu 4 tent
www.savotta.fi/products/hawu-4
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I’ll Be Long Gone - Isabelle Walton

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@wired_6663 24 дня назад

Who else was grinning like a Cheshire Cat when Simon got out of the canoe and walked to camera..? Like catching up with a long lost friend! Welcome back Simon!

@CPL-team 2 дня назад

🥰

@benny_mc 25 дней назад

Great to see you back Simon. Wednesdays evenings just weren't the same without your videos 👍

@paulwilson7234 25 дней назад

Indeed.

@thomasmacias5032 25 дней назад

Even here in the states, it’s not the same without Simon on Wednesdays going to watch Simon and then wait for Andy from Kent. Survival to drop a video. What a beautiful beautiful Wednesday.🙏💯💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

@dianejacklin4338 25 дней назад

I agree completely. We love our Wednesday viewing with you Simon. We’ve missed you but understand you needed a break.

@stevehegarty5394 25 дней назад

Welcome back missed your vlogs,so relaxing,love your content👍

@stepanpiantkiwskyj5219 24 дня назад

Welcome back Simon, enjoyed the video

@TakingLeTiss 24 дня назад

All of a sudden it feels like the world is a better place now Simon is back

@CPL-team 2 дня назад

Yes Right

@aletageer6911 24 дня назад

I am a 76 year old woman from Alaska USA and this is the first video of yours I have seen by yourself. I am really enjoying it. Your views are a bit different from Kent’s. So much fun watching you open the donated pack of foods. Reminds me of the MRE’s my dad had back in the 60’s but they weren’t nearly as good! Summer will be here before you know it and I am planning on spending a lot of it outdoors camping! So excited! Thanks for a great video!

@smokeycamper 25 дней назад

Today is a good day. Really pleased to see Simon back in my feed. welcome back, you've been missed.

@thomasmacias5032 25 дней назад

I agree with you smoky camper great to see Simon back Simon kicks ass 🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ceceliaschriner4255 25 дней назад

Glad to see you back Simon.

@user-vj7wr8kr4g 25 дней назад

It was a great camp, Simon. You said you needed it, I say we needed you back! There are those of us out here that are now too old and too disabled to carry on with the camping lark and we live our lives through you now. Thank you mate.!

@Helena1450 15 дней назад

I am 72 and still camp the uear aroumd Mostly Olpic Peninsula and Cascade mts. I very much enjoy your videos

@ronaldmoore2336 25 дней назад

My wife came running when she heard me yelling. She said what’s wrong, I said nothing the new Simons here. Of course we both sit down immediately to watch. So glad to see you back friend Simon! it’s so wonderful to come along with you.

@sjwillis1137 23 дня назад

Totally. I was getting worried .

@CPL-team 2 дня назад

🥰

@2Gundogs 23 дня назад

Having this video out is like receiving a phone call from a good friend you’ve not spoken to for ages! Love it! And welcome back! RU-vid is now a better place!

@MrSpacemandan 25 дней назад

Video has only been on less than 10 minutes and already several admirers. You were indeed missed! Welcome back Simon, great to see you again.

@thesweeples3266 25 дней назад

WELCOME back Simon… you were missed.

@rahmanazad4810 25 дней назад

I'm glad to see you again

@mikedelacruz3135 25 дней назад

Indeed ✊🏼🧐

@alistairj4851 24 дня назад

You have no idea the cry of joy my heart made when I saw this new post. Welcome back fella, you have been sorely missed.

@CPL-team 2 дня назад

🥰

@justmustard3338 2 дня назад

32:59 i dont think ive ever seen someone put out a campfire so thoroughly. props to u simon 💚🌲

@StewartJordan 25 дней назад

All is well with the world, a bloke is back in the woods.

@mikedelacruz3135 25 дней назад

Indeed ✊🏼🧐👊🏼😎

@jgillie34 25 дней назад

That MRE pack was huge! The Aussies know how to look after their service men and women! Great the have you back Simon, you're videos are the perfect antidote to a day in the office.

@boblouden6663 25 дней назад

A hungry digger is a grumpy digger.

@boblouden6663 25 дней назад

The only time I used the tin cheese,was to throw it into someone else's fire, hot cheese hot cheese 😉

@CPL-team 2 дня назад

🥰

@tanjarott7535 25 дней назад

So great to see you're back. You are such a bright light in the lives of many of us.

@thomasTB123 22 дня назад

Welcome back Simon, you’ve been missed! We watch your videos religiously, they give us a slice of the UK we have been missing while living abroad - keep up the great work!

@thomasmacias5032 25 дней назад

So so happy to see Simon back thank you Simon. We love you here in Northern California.🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Bananeisafree 25 дней назад

Oh boy ! Simon is back !!!! Now that is neat !

@carole3734 12 часов назад

Simon, we found you via Andy, Kent Survival. This was a great vlog.😊 It takes time and thought to set up these vlogs, and appreciate you needed time out to catch up on things and spend time with your family...we have an old house so know exactly how it is! As and when , your videos will always be much appreciated. Take good care of yourself and your family.😊

@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586 14 дней назад

Best outdoor camping videos on RU-vid hands down! I missed you brother! Hope you enjoyed your much needed break. I totally understand. Thanks again so much for all your hard work. It is truly wonderful to watch. Have a wonderful week my friend.

@alhart6126 25 дней назад

Simons back...now things will get back to normal! Simons back...now spring can do its thing😊.

@pixelfascination 25 дней назад

Good to see you back, I hope you're well.

@CPL-team 2 дня назад

Wish hime also, Simon.

@marianneellman1139 25 дней назад

Simon so FANTASTIC to have you back. We didn't know how much we have missed you. We appreciate you and your content 🙏 ❤

@hitchcock1830ct 24 дня назад

When I discovered RU-vid it took a while to find a place in the programming that I liked. RU-vid recommended this channel and it became home. This is my favourite channel on this platform and I’m glad Simon is back- it’s good to be home again.

@thebikepackingadventurer 25 дней назад

Now this is a nice surprise on Wednesday evening. 😊⛺️🔥👌🏻

@Leeturner-vm5wu 25 дней назад

Simon, you have made my day seeing you back on the screen. I hope you are well

@davidsayer3325 25 дней назад

Fantastic to see you again on Utube Simon,thanks for the video, please keep them coming.

@sarahsue42 24 дня назад

Yank sleeping bag,Aussie rations.. you've gone a bit global for a Norfolk lad Excellent video...pure camping chillout

@jccoffey23 25 дней назад

I'm am so glad your back my friend. We have been worried about you. We love you Simon. Thank God.

@sjwillis1137 23 дня назад

Yeh . We don't know him ...as such , but we really do love him .

@judymomblan5112 25 дней назад

We missed you Simon!!!!

@rgLuna 24 дня назад

You were missed Simon! Good to see you back! 😁😁

@redsorgum 9 часов назад

Greetings from California. As I was watching this, I thought to myself: " You know what? He’s just a bloke in the woods" ✌️

@petergooding2163 25 дней назад

The legend returns

@WomanintheSurvivalWilderness 25 дней назад

Real life, a Camp, wood fire under the stars, and rum Thanks for return!😊

@gerrylopez6873 22 дня назад

Welcome back. I would go out on a limb to say your viewers like me are the real deal. Social media isn't something to make real friends on, but I know people have your best in heart. Stay true and keep your boundaries as you know

@carolleenkelmann3829 25 дней назад

Hello Simon. Good to have you around again. Misst ya. 😊

@Treguard1987 25 дней назад

Welcome back Simon, we all missed you!

@DanielMesser 25 дней назад

Well this literally made my day! Welcome back, Simon! You've been missed!

@justmustard3338 2 дня назад

brand new viewer to the channel so i can't rejoice in the same way everyone else is about your returning but this was a lovely introduction

@ralphp3057 7 дней назад

Nice ! The Bloke is back ! What a contrast just sleeping on the ground! I have to many coral snakes and some large spiders to be sleeping on the ground like that ! Thanks again for sharing Simon ! 👍😁

@JEBOOUTDOORS 25 дней назад

Welcome back, Simon! So glad to see you safe and sound!

@MartinHughes-cc6lc 25 дней назад

Great video Simon, good to see you back. I love that it's a ration pack video, and that you had an Australian ration pack was extra special as it's ANZAC day here Oz.

@ge8448 22 дня назад

Welcome back my friend, I, and I'm sure others, have missed you!

@ayobali992 22 дня назад

🥰🥰🥰 Yeah so nice to see you back Simon, did give me a chance to catch up on your old adventures 🤩 Keep up with the great work 😍

@karenwaters3497 25 дней назад

Welcome back, Simon. I've so missed your wonderfully relaxing presence and entertaining videos.

@bradlafferty 25 дней назад

Welcome back, Simon! You were missed!

@quandtumleap 24 дня назад

So happy to have you back. It's like having a friend back in our lives again. I had to put beer in the fridge so my husband could have one while we watch you 😊 Look forward to more!

@matztertaler2777 21 день назад

Here we go, the music, the landscape, the editing. I love it ! 😊

@frankfaubert1927 25 дней назад

Thank you Simon. I was deep in S,ABITW withdrawal 😊. This video couldn't have come at a better time.

@mattheweade3810 25 дней назад

Welcome back Simon, good to see you back in the great outdoors

@breakit46 25 дней назад

That Oz ration pack was the gift that kept on giving. What a fine selection.

@richardness4454 10 дней назад

Thank you Simon! It’s great to be able to watch you again. You are always very inspiring to get out and do something.

@barbarafann766 25 дней назад

Welcome back! I'm saving this to watch this evening when I can relax and enjoy it. God bless!

@alessia0064 25 дней назад

Welcome back Simon, we all missed you ☺. My withdrawal symptoms have been bad lately, been re-watching some of your older content 👍.

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 22 дня назад

Good to see you back in the saddle Simon 🙂. Now that your home is 'shored' up, you're back on our shores... which is much appreciated 🙏 Please take a break from YT as often as you feel you need to... there's a tonne of your older videos we can watch to keep ourselves going 🏆👌

@johnw7236 24 дня назад

Really glad to see you back Simon , we all need a break now and then

@mnmikeoutdoors8595 25 дней назад

Welcome back Simon!

@franmcintyre8823 25 дней назад

So nice to have you back!

@john-slack 24 дня назад

Good to see you back Simon 👍🏽

@schonbeardwildmark День назад

Fantastic to see you back on YT Simon. Lovely little spot you got there. Nice hideaway for the canoe.

@AstroBioMan 25 дней назад

The return of the king, finally spring is allowed to begin.

@christinegreenstreet6115 25 дней назад

I’m so glad to see you back! You made my day!

@njsmwalker 24 дня назад

Just finished binging the Detectorists on Amazon and I needed another video from the Norfolk area with a great acoustic soundtrack and voila ! you are back !!! Cheers mate!!

@foreverspring 24 дня назад

Hey, Simon, writing from St. John's, Newfoundland to tell you that a few weeks before Christmas a friend from merry ole England sent me a link to "Simon, a bloke in the woods", suggesting that I would enjoy your videos. Wow, I was immediately enchanted!! I've spent the past several weeks watching all your past videos on RU-vid and waiting in great anticipation for your return. You're back and I couldn't be happier!!! I've even subscribed to your channel, something I've never done before with any channel, and to the surprise of family and friends I am spending a lot of time in the kitchen (hehehe). Thank you for your great videos. I eagerly look forward to the next one. Incidentally I LOVE your canoe!! Best regards to you and your family and don't work too hard!! All the best, Angie.

@SMiller_115 25 дней назад

I cannot express the joy I feel seeing another video of yours pop up in my feed. We all understand you have other priorities in life, but we will always look forward to your next adventure. Thank you :)

@mrbulkerman 25 дней назад

Good to have you back in my feed Simon, hope you're well rested after the hiatus!

@shanenicholson7909 14 дней назад

You go camping and all you eat is what every student would eat in the city bravo sir.

@D-Rob-df6mf 21 день назад

Thank you Simon, you have no idea how much I needed this video...

@obriendavid93 25 дней назад

U tube just wasn't the same without you. Delighted to have you back!

@gene_takovic57 25 дней назад

Welcome back, SImon! Good to see a new video from you.

@lisaboshell8296 25 дней назад

Welcome back! I missed your videos and was pleasantly surprised to see a new video just released a few hours ago. Hope you got everything done these past months and we can look forward to seeing you regularly going forward. Really, you put out such awesome and consistent videos that you stand a bit above the rest.

@simonablokeinthewoods 24 дня назад

Thank you Lisa!

@andrechow869 20 дней назад

I missed Simon videos so much, I went and bought a canoe to fill the void. Glad you are back

@meat094 25 дней назад

I'm so glad to see you back, Simon!

@user-yv5wg3hi4r 25 дней назад

What a brilliant midweek treat.

@flyinghaddock3005 24 дня назад

I'm so glad to see you back Simon, safe to say we've all missed you, but are glad you took time out for yourself and loved ones. This will likely get buried in the comments, but on the offchance you do see this, Thankyou for all you do. PS... if you ever fancy a video on explaining how to build a canoe I for one wouldn't mind :)

@davidfitnesstech 3 дня назад

Finally back! Sleeping in a bag basically made during the same week as D-Day. Nice.

@MsVictory1945 25 дней назад

So great to have you back Simon! Your videos offer a bit of calm in our ever increasing world of madness (esp here in the states)!

@georgepenman8362 25 дней назад

Great to have you back 👍

@ShimodaLife 20 дней назад

So good to see you back. My wife and I discussed your absence often over these past 4 months, always hopeful for a return. Wonderful to see you again. Cheers from Japan.

@bern84 24 дня назад

Welcome back! We have missed you so

@thesteakdetective 25 дней назад

Splendid to see you back Simon Old Chap! Just intercepted your transmission!

@robg521 25 дней назад

Thanks for posting these types of video, as it takes me back to memories of being a kid in the 1970’s in Norfolk, we used to play on the river Wensum [Norwich]. Messing about in a canoe, fishing off of the river bank, tent camping beside the river and swimming and diving in at the weir. Great days.

@simonablokeinthewoods 24 дня назад

Happy days! 😁

@margaretgood580 24 дня назад

Welcome back Simon .." WOW. ". I cant get over the amount of food you had in that Aussie Ration Pack.. being an Aussie not many people like Vegemite unless you are Australian.. you would have to be the first that loves Vegemite .. another relaxing video, catch you on the next one..❤ Happy Anzac Day⚘

@robchallis6134 25 дней назад

Its outstanding to have you back, its been a very... very long 4 months, so so happy now 😊

@RaistJustice 25 дней назад

Welcome back. You were missed.

@doctorpro5430 25 дней назад

Welcome back, Simon! Great to see you doing what you love!

@wernerhentsch1076 18 дней назад

Schön, Dich wiederzusehen Simon! Du hattest es angekündigt, dass Du eine Auszeit nimmst. Aber es war doch recht lange und so langsam bekam ich Entzugserscheinungen! Du bist übrigens die Ursache, dass ich mir mit 83 Jahren wieder ein kleines Boot besorgt habe und im vergangenen Jahr mit Hund, Boot und Zelt losgezogen bin. Es war wunderschön! Ich hoffe, ich kann dieses Jahr wieder auf Tour gehen! Dir wünsche ich noch viele schöne Unternehmungen und mir viele tolle Videos von Dir! Dir und Deiner Familie alles Gute! Liebe Grüße Werner

@markstevens3789 25 дней назад

Wednesday are great again. Welcome back Simon. Hope the break did you good and you’re rested. Thanks for great videos.

@robertharling8151 25 дней назад

Welcome back. Will watch later. 🎉

@madmax2506 24 дня назад

great to have you back and another great video!, many thanks 👍👍👍👍👌👌😊😊

@VileVeil 16 дней назад

Great to see you back in the saddle Simon, you've been sorely missed. Bring on the summer!

@suebroadbent8608 25 дней назад

Great news! Haven't even watched it yet, just so pleased to see you're back 😊

@mattsnowden973 25 дней назад

Welcome back mate, nice to have you back.

@craiglindsay1982 24 дня назад

Great to see you back!

@michaelbrammer2483 25 дней назад

Welcome back Simon. 🙏

@MartysRamblings2024 25 дней назад

Welcome back Simon and happy spring!🙂

@fisch1139 25 дней назад

Glad to see a new post Simon you were missed

@NYFB69 20 дней назад

It is wonderful to see you back out in the wilderness again, we definitely missed you while you were gone, and I hope your batteries are recharged and you got plenty of rest and family time for the last few months, I’m looking forward to more adventures with you and as always thank you very much for the great videos.

@hughsmith9401 24 дня назад

nice to see you back from Scotland missed the auld catch ups 👍

@gretchenmillhollon7076 25 дней назад

How great to see you out and about and looking so well. Hope you had a wonderful restful break, you deserve it. Hope family is well. I enjoy your content. Post as you can ❤