Roof Tent Camp in Heavy Rain and Wind. North Wales Adventure with Jason Eke. BBQ in the rain. 

totally not jealous of that roof tent 😂 all the mod cons. great trip.. cant wait till part 2

SIMON..YOU ARE THE MAN..THE MYTH..THE LEGEND!! every guy out there wants to be like you....always smiling...bright happy alert and radiating such calm positive energy. I truly enjoy your videos. I hope miss Maggie is doing well. I know she's up in years but still a beautiful loving loyal girl. You have that style of walk of a true outdoorsman... long ground eating easy stride..even when your tired and very weary you still make it look effortless. THANK YOU...FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND ALL YOU DO TO BRING US ALONG.

Driving a Land Rover to North Wales… in this uncertain world there are two certainties in this scenario: the Landie will break down and the weather will be shite. It’s comforting that some things aren’t going to change.

I’m sure that people think I’m weird but I love camping in stormy weather and Wales and the other Celtic nations are a favourite destination for me. So I really enjoyed this video! Nice Kadai firebowl too 😉

A bloody brilliant time! Thanks again Simon. Looking forward to connecting again one day.

What I love about Simon is he uses his head and hard work to have fun camping and canoeing instead of using a bunch of money to buy things. His ammo box stove was what first caught my attention to watching Simon and I’ve been hooked since! Dwayne from Mississippi says hello Simon!

What memories you brought back for me. Last time I was in North wales camping was 1976. Year of the heatwave, drought and forest fires. I was around the Capel Curig area, and all 6 of us got dysentery because a sheep died in the up stream part of the fresh water supply, SteriTabs did not quite protect us oddly enough ;) Then had to bug out because the fires were headed in our direction. Had a LWB Landy, with a bumper to bumper rack & a ladder beside the rear door. I could really relate to how this trip must have been for you! Nice video Simon, and thanks for it. Looking forward to the next part. Be well. ;o)

Would love to see more videos with the Landy, whether that's trips or maintenance videos. We have an old 110 and an old 90, hoping to kit out our 110 similar to yours when time allows. Do you go to the bushcraft show Simon?

Ah, my favourite campsite in Snowdonia! Fond memories of preventing a tent from imploding in high winds - perfect Snowdonia weather too!

Love the intro song Simon ! Please use this one again :)) it’s such a lovely feel

You’ve got to love a roof tent! That is a posh one Simon. As Andy said, not jealous at all. Loving the trip so far. Did you just drop out the rear prop and half shafts, and go home in 4wd (front only obvs)? I had to do a similar thing with my old SII coming back from Liverpool. Looking forward to pt 2!

Looks like torture to me , two British icons a Land Rover and weather what’s there to enjoy,

Great video thanks for posting. I think you'd really enjoy the west of Ireland 🇮🇪 Stunning landscape with truly hospitable people.

Gorgeous country, can't wait to see the extended version of this trip. Looks like you experienced 4 seasons in one day !

Simon, it’s Derek. Can I interview you via zoom or phone for a new series I’m doing about creators in the survival space? I want to share peoples stories. D🇺🇸😎🤙

Have to say this is one of the most enjoyable videos I've watched, I really love that wagon setup, and you went all out with the filming, totally awesome video, this is the genre I really enjoy, bring on part two, nice one Simon.

Beautiful landscape. I really want to come to the UK, especially Scotland. That's where my ancestors are from.

Congratulations on the rooftop tent. What happened to the awning on the side of your vehicle? It would’ve kept you out of the rain while you were cooking dinner. (I should have waited until you got to the part in the video where you explain why you didn’t put up the awning. Makes sense.) I really enjoyed this video!

Terrific to see the two of you in the same video. Fabulous scenery too. Looking forward to the next episode!

Simon, when are you coming to South Africa so that you can join us on a camp 🦁🦓🐘🦏 Wont you please tell us more about your pants and ideas on leather gloves for the fire that you use for camping, we need them here in South Africa.

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

Once again a great adventure. Always like your choices of theme and background music. Hope you weren't limited to the front differential to get back home.

Your gearbox was playing up? I don’t believe it. You have an old Landy. It doesn’t make sense. Only if you had a new Landy. Haha.

Your camping site looks good - where was that please? Great video - thanks!

Fantastic roof tent Simon. Loved the fact that the weather didn't deter you and you still enjoyed your time there. ATB

hi Simon, I can't wait to see the second part. Snowdonia is my favourite part of the world! Hope the landy is ok mate. That tent look awesome!

Hi Simon so happy to see you and your friend ❤️ it will be a great camp!

Thank you Simon... BTW... Your scene compilation was genius for transitioning from hitting the hay to waking up!! Looking forward to your next episode. I need to get over & subscribe to Jason's channel!!

Simon a bloke on the roof! Epically stormy, great vlog as usual.

And this is why god invented hotels and restaurants 😂😂😂

I learned so much from Jason's canoe building videos. Amazing to see you guys hang out 😀

While watching, I began to think about how blessed my family is to be residing where we are. Our subdivision is located with an entrance on the General Doughlas McAuthar national highway, central Luzon island, Philippines. We are considered a city. On the flip side, it is not a long hike until you enter some rural areas. My thoughts turned to folks trapped in a city environment. Some would say why on earth would two guys put themselves through this just to grill a burger. They do not "get it." Others would pray for a chance to get out and experience what we all just viewed. Simon, enjoy the journey whether alone or out with all your buddies.

What a cracking adventure and great video quality as always, thanks Simon.

That roof tent looks amazing!!! How tall are you out of interest? At 6’1” I always wonder if I’d fit in something like that!? 🤔 Absolutely love Snowdonia, not been for years though, those views!!! Can’t wait for Part two!

GREAT VIDEO...What a nice rooftop tent...and your LAND ROVER...SUPER!!! PS THANKS for taking us along SIMON👍❤️🙏

You guys are living my dream

Have missed ur videos great to see another again . Blimey u drive fast 😂 .Weather doesn't look promising I must say but ur the man who would not worry about that . Hi Jason .🙂Good old KAC as ur home . Makes me want a defender as long as it's reg isn't DOA I will be happy 😂

Love the 110. I really miss mine I had some amazing adventures in it.

Should have packed a half shaft ;-)

I saw a video of a group of middle aged people camping in roof tents in South Africa .I was impressed, this tent though is fabulous. So easy to set up ,and looks like a cozy nook indeed.

Nice to see a collaboration with Jason Eke. He was also one of many to inspire me to make a cedar strip canoe....along with you Simon. Looking forward to part 2 :)

Watching this and thinking I'm glad I had better weather for my drive up and back this week. It reminded me I was meant to pop into Alpikit in Betws too. I'm very lucky to be able to drive to Snowdonia for the day. Your roof tent looks great.

Gracias por el video, por acá en Bogota, colombia, también está lloviendo mucho.

its soo cool in the back of that land rover, i really wanna do the same to my 80 series but i'm pretty bad at DIY

this is really great stuff. I'm probably watching it in reverse, but I love it anyway. Reminds me of my years living in UK, where I was fortunate enough to happen upon an amazing bunch who loved to camp, hike, ride, ski, etc. Just like I had been doing back at home in Australia all my life. 🙂

Great enthusiasm Simon. 1st rule of roof tent camping: Level the vehicle first. Use chocks if needed. 👍🏼

Great new rooftop addition. You guys seem to have enjoyed yourselves thus far. Look forward to part 2.

Very jealous of the roof tent as well, seen loads of videos of the Welsh mountains and fancy a trip there myself one day. Very nice vid to watch as I'm on my couch recovering from yesterday when I was round the Falls of Clyde.

Absolutely splendid video and trip there Simon. Thank you for taking us along. 👍👍

Gog land 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ... Brilliant 👍

The efforts you go to when filming are very impressive - setting up your shot before so we could see you open the tent and climb in is but one example. And your Landy is superb (differential problems aside) :)

The sound of that tent zip! Makes me want to dig out the tent again, such memories of early mornings and the day stretching ahead!

Great video Simon. Good to see you up this part of the Isles. North Wales is practically next door for me. There are so many fantastic hikes. My son and I completed the north part of Offas Dyke trail, very hilly, mountainous land. Snowdonia national park is so beautiful. Watch out for sheep droppings!😄

Simon as ever a truly down to earth delivery. Enjoyed that!

Simon: at 17:20, you look like you're coming out of the Lunar Module. Wot no speech? :) I'm from N Wales but I live in Bavaria. I know Tryfan well. Once I was climbing the Direct Route (or was it the North Rib?) and one of those bloody RAF Valley jets flew right over Adam and Eve feet from my spot just beneath. Used to spend a lot of time there. I had a lady friend in Capel Curig Youth Hostel who I spent hours trying to get into bed (and failed sadly). Young love...

Your roof top tent has a little more room the your favorite bivey. Part of the experience is the weather. You have the tools to meet them head on. Nice job. Skillet

Oh man, not jealous at all. 😋 Pretty darned cool. 🙂👍🏕️

Knowing me like falling through a floating dock one leg ...I'd wake up to a wake up call of a two legged body fall... out I'd go through the sky then splatter like a egg..... I'm a ground lover. Fun for you.... Slick set up. Thanks Simon you are a true Renaissance man. Fix the land rover too wow! With that topper tent you can wander about more with a child and wife too. Are those the famous lockdown fur fluff balls that went into town during the Coronaviruses Sars 2 slow down spread to promote safety of health care providers and stave off death...sheep or goats? They looked excited to see you guys ....Yippee! Runabout! Again Thanks.

Good afternoon Simon I'm hoping you had a fantastic Fourth of July on my lunch at the moment which is just about over with so I will be watching this when I get off work have yourself a good day

Great video. It’s nice to see some of North Wales’ rugged beautiful countryside and your roof tent looks excellent. I like how it packs down and stows away neatly, and parking up head to wind was a good idea and I’m looking forward to episode two.

Not sure why you need a roof tent there is plenty of room in a big 110. Cooking on coal, why? And why all that gear. We did a circle the Baltic trip in mid winter in a smaller 2 door Rangerover, plenty of room. -35c one night on the Finnish/Russian border and survived. After Belgium, every other night below zero all day long. Came back bought a roof tent, sold it after one night's use....wobbling about up on the roof for what? Kit out the 110 for £100 and keep in simple, people do that sort of thing with what they can carry. Sorry lads.

Simon, just came across your channel and now subscribed. Weird question for you…who makes the hiking pants you are wearing? Are they Fjällräven Keb Trousers? Keep up the great work!

Wow. Nice camp. In fact there is no such thing as bad weather. Only the wrong clothing. Did I get that right? Sleeping INSIDE the Landi in a hammock? I would like to see that. One thing is sure. You can't attache a hammock to a rear view mirror. I"m really eager to see how that works.

Betws y coed into capel curig....my backyard!! And that's why I live here!! Although at one point I think capel had the wettest place in UK title😂😂😂😂

Surely not, a Land Rover with gearbox problems ? lol. As always, a great time, great video. Leaning to, a rooftop tent myself. Andy, Kent survival and you cost me a fortune lol.

It is 26 years ago since I last walked in the Mountains of Wales. We pitched my tent at very basic campsite. Some would call it Wild Camping by today's standard of what people think of as Wild Camping, It had one toilet and a cold tap over an old worn out Belfast Sink, and the Farmer would come round in the morning to collect your pitch fees, something really expensive like £1.50 per night. We where there to Bag the 13 as it was back then Munro's. We started of from the campsite up Trefan if I have spelt it correctly, and spent the day walking the Glidders, my kneed went on the ascent of the third and my Dads knee when on the descent of the filth and final of the day. I made as massive mistake of leaving the inner soles in my boots, As I was I the Army at the time I thought it would be find as they have been well and truly broken in and I had don't many a March in them in Combat order. How wrong was I it was like walking on cheese graters by the feel of my feet. thankfully no injuries to my feet just very uncomfortable. (I could wait to put on my trainers once we got back and they felt like walking around with pillows under my feet.) We cam down our own way to get to the A5 below us for some flat walking back to the tent. Sadly we never did bag the rest as that was my last proper Hill walking adventurer, knackered knees and Arthritis has put a stop to that. If I could I'd do that all over again including the mistake with my boots. Your Video just reminded my of how much I enjoyed the day.

Another great video Simon 👍 welcome to the world of roof tents, love mine, done the NC500 a couple of times with it, parked on a cliff edge in the horrendous wind and it held well, looking forward to the 2nd part 👍👍

Wow... ❤️

Did you drive home with just front wheel drive then? Also will you be at the bushcraft show this year?

Can’t wait for part 2! It’s mid-winter here so I need Simon to do all my outdoorsing for me.

Nice frying pan. What was the make? It's often stormy and exciting in the mountains. I'd suggest camping on Anglesey or near Ruthin for better weather and travelling in for the day.

Alu cab make great product as too ARB. I ahad a landcruiser troopie set up with a pop top. Found in really bad weather it was more comfortable to sleep down below with roof down. Of course thats single camping. Love the landy too👍

Stumbled on your channel while looking at roof tents mate🤣liking your overall setup, it's inspiring me, what kind of roof tent is it? it looked a really robust design🤔cheers😉

Axial problem's go away for ever with an ex mod sailsbury oil is still coming out of mine after 80,000 miles and I don't think I've ever topped it up

Looks like you had a really good trip - your Landy looks like a really cozy setup... I just found your channel, so I am looking forward to more... 👍🙂

In a world of bad news, your videos are a breath of fresh air.

Simon I have just subscribed been watching your channel for some time really enjoying the video’s O and I’m in. All the best Cheers BK

Had to google Jason. Could understand why I detected no accent. Then I understood. I'm from Minnesota. We have the same ancestral heritage.

A gazebo or awning style cover at the back of the truck would make cooking easier. You might need to stake it down in wind. You could enclose the sides with plastic tarps and clamps or spring style paper clips. A couple lawn chairs might be welcome also.

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11:40 'the weathers not great outside'. Sorry mate, that weather looks awesome! What i'd do right now to be where you were. Belly full of grub and kipping in a land rover with your mate with the mental wind outside. Seriously, doesn't get better and sounds like heaven to me.

English camping and buschkraft is always cute watching. Cant compare anything to harse nordic countries at all.

Hello Simon and Jason. I am glad to see you two working as a team, those hills look beautiful; worth exploring. Simon, congrats on your roof-top tent, it looks great and a well-fit on your Land Rover. I like the solar panel as well, did it come with it or was it one of your special add-ons? Gentlemen thanks for sharing your journey. Rich Blessings

The 'Great' British weather and a 'Great' British vehicle in the 'Great' British summertime...insert emoji here... Looking forward to part two.

You need to upgrade

Slow down goin thru towns huh, added to the list to watch later, lookin forward to your Snowdonia. Been there with another family [via Utube].

Great video and glad you are enjoying your roof tent and using that old Landy. Of course your gearbox went wrong… it’s a Land Rover!

11.28, take the rear prop off and put the diff lock in, it'll allow you to drive in front wheel drive only.

What a fantastic set up!

2 cans of Beer then sleep in a roof top tent 😕 How to break your neck going for a Slash

looks like the Base of Tryfan been there many times , watch for the bolders on the way up. last there in '69...

Hey Simon, fantastic to see you using one our Products and thank you for the link. Great video, Happy adventures.

My vw t25 campers gear stick spins round and then you dunno what gear its in as you have to force it in but drives ive been living in wolfie nicknamed after my dad as i lost him in may last year

It's funny, you were describing the tragedy and here @11:07 we see the Defender badge, only thing left is END 😃

pro tip to get a chharcoal to light without a chimny take out the charcoale pan and liine the bootem with twigs. put the pan back in and the charcoal. light it. the wood will burn off fast but leave a hot coal bed to bring eveerything up 2 temp.

This looks just like Tasmania where I come from. It’s ‘wet and windy’ right at this moment.

I’m in the USA, came on to see what you cook on camp outs. It’s the same thing I make in the middle of Missouri.

Rain, heat, cold, dust high winds are a prime reason these are so worthless only good for "exact conditions" otheriwise a fail

I really like you and your videos bit im reallyafraid for you. You keep drivibg on the wrong side of the road!!

Hello, that video Is bautiful, I loved, I'm from Dom Rep 🇩🇴.