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I have iturri cold weather leather boots for the wet winter months. They are heavy but offer protection, and they are 💯 waterproof. For more chilled walks I have adidas terrex which are super comfy and light but little protection.

Is it true to you can use a flame to burn the tick's ass and it will cause them to get agitated and start to remove themselves? I heard that before; I don't know if it's true or not but it sounds risky lol.

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Having done a lot of work as a security guard I will second your recommendation of a 3 D cell Maglight. It is my primary go to flashlight when I'm working outside at night. Maglight has a variant using a proprietary LED that puts out an amazing amount of light, is highly resistant to damage from impact (unlike a bulb which could break if you dropped it) and has good battery life. The only real problem with a Maglight in general is that the rubber boot that covers the switch is prone to coming off. But some duct tape over the boot can be a reasonable fix.

Very useful video. We have many roads like this near where I live, and I filmed some content like this a while back, but don't think I ever uploaded it. One of the things I do is to carry a pair of walking poles, and when cars approach I carry them across my body at waist height, as many car drivers don't give pedestrians room, but equally they don't want to scratch their shiny cars, so they do move to avoid the tips of the poles damaging their vehicles. Not many people are aware of this, but on unpaved roads where there are pedestrians, car drivers are supposed to slow down as they pass AND give 2 metres of clearance. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and for uploading.

... however, IMO, if u feel the need to buy military ration packs dont buy from an online company, they just want their company to grow bigger n richer, better to buy from an individual on ebay, marketplace, gumtree etc from someone whom is or was in sevice,, along with item description they write things like this is left over from when I was serving... this is surplus from when I was touring in ...they also sell the usual household items as well which companies dont do. i just bought powdered drink water tablets n fire n water proof matches from ebay sellers v8ratty and hadworsedays1, i dont know these people personally, but best to buy from an individual u dont know what they might be needing money for,, disability aids at home due to disability,, counselling due to mental illness, maybe they volunteer thier time to train cadets , etc, etc.

Pro tip: the Mil-Tec Woobie is far warmer. I have the original Dutch Army one same as you and it’s not warm enough for a southern Australian winter let alone a British one.😂

That doesn't bother me... let's just say if I hear my tent zip in the middle of the night I feel very sorry for whoever is on the outside theres a not so nice surprise for them..

I have both. I think the key difference for me is that leather will always reward you with comfort and is repairable. Synthetic materials will be consistent out the box but will need replacing. Synthetic can offer better insulation properties if working at or above the snow line and you don’t need to treat them with anything if you don’t want to. To get a proper leather boot, you’re talking 3-4mm leather which weighs A LOT and is going to cost £500-750 outlay. I now avoid waterproof lined leather boots because no manufacturer can make a lining that works long term, or is fully repairable. Meindl are shocking for this and their warranty is a joke - they won’t cover anything and always have an excuse. If I’m out for multiple days and need reliability, there’s no contest and I’m reaching for my heavy triple stitched single piece leather boot (Dundas store Bjorn). They won’t let you down when you can’t afford it in the middle of nowhere. The risk with a glued synthetic boot is the sole and uppers can fail. That happens on the side of a mountain or the middle of a multi day hike; that’s gutting and potentially dangerous (carry approach shoes in bag). The other issue I see a lot with leather boots now is most £200-300 boots simply aren’t well made and are also glued together (not stitched) with the goretex liner which will fail before the rest of the boot. Therefore, if you have the money, buy both but spend the extra on a double or triple stitched leather boot. If you don’t have the money, buy a decent synthetic boot but make sure you keep it clean to minimise risk of premature failing. The other thing seldom mentioned is investing in good quality insoles for boots to give you that extra support when your feet get tired and decent socks. Both things can totally change your experience. if i need insulation with low weight for day trips, I’m reaching for my Asolo Fugitive because they are the best all rounder I’ve found. Give the boots a rinse (inside and out) to keep sweat and sediment from wearing through the goretex liner, and you’re good. If need reliability then I’m reaching for the Dundas - and they are one B-E-A-utiful boot 😎

When I was school-age (now in late 60s), we were told to walk on the right to face oncoming traffic (as you said). That gives two pairs of eyes observing. I often drive down country lanes and frequently now see people walk on any side, but appear to be mainly the left - are young people no longer told this?

i wish joggers would see this. I see plenty running on the carriageway, right next to a perfectly good footpath, with backs to oncoming vehicles and wearing head phones.

Great ideas 👍

@dogdadoutdoors Everything seems very one-sided, supporting the Virtue signalling narrative. This country is sending millions to Ukraine- why isn't it our problem? If the boot were on the other foot, we wouldn’t get a penny! What about our Russian friends and the people in this country Don't let the media push they all bad. Your channel do as you like See deleted post nice censorship

All excellent advice, much of which I recall from my days in the boy scouts. 👍👍👍

money saving tips, ,to your first aid kit add one or two old clean pillow cases, multiple uses, sling, or can be cut up for small bandages, can be wrapped around head injury, etc, add safety pins,, also add female sanitary products (panty liners n sanitary towels) attach to skin using surgical tape, gaffa tape whatever tape you got it your bag

rip off, personally i dont understand the obsession many you tubers have with army ration packs food u can get lots of items from normal supermarkets, dried, powdered, dehydrated fruit veg n tinned or vacuum pack meat , powdered milk etc etc.its available at a regular supermarket.i do apreciate yr honesty here but pls can you do a vid about long life food widely available at supermarkets pls. Also what happened to ''beanfeast'?, i havent seen it for years, n why has asda,, or at least my local one, recently stopped selling their own version ie dried soya mince in a pack? ggrrr!

tiip. get one that also has a red light as red light is,less visible to other humans and also buzzing biting things

another tip of mine, spray tent/tarp with mosquito repellant

wet wipes/baby wipes are v good for keeping clean n fresh during time of the month, dont get the really small sized ones coz you end up with half the blood on your hands, if you run out of sanitary products, turn to other things in your kit, if u got a small bath towel and a couple of flannels cut the bath towel up into pieces n use flannels as a bath towel, cloths meant for getting rid of condensation, etc, wash n reuse yr diy sanitary towels by immediately soaking them in cold water for a few hours whenever you change them,, n then boiling in salty water n then rinsing in cold water n then hang up to dry, cut up, attach to knickers with surgical tape gaffa tape whatever tape you got, raid yr first aid kit ,dressings meant for wounds or absorbent cotton material meant for a sling, etc, use yr common sense n think outside the box, material must be soft and absorbent so polyester wont be much good,, its a real pain in the arse,, female sanitary products are multipurpose, fire starters, first aid dressings for wounds used with surgical tape or gaffa tape, etc, so even blokes should consider adding female sanitary products to their kit.

I would like to add with torches/hands free head light, using red light is less visible that white/yellow light

Omg what is that on your flash on your jacket 🤦 can you not just leave it out

Thanks for the excellent cautionary warnings to alert people to the dangers of walking on roads and night. Unfortunately Road Traffic Incidents have increased since the start of infections by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly referred to as the Covid-19 illness. Take care out there as many Covid19 brain damaged people are driving vehicles and are suffering from impaired risk assessment and heightened aggressive responses. This increase in "accidents" was observed prior to the availability of any vaccines.

If you are sleeping in a hotel you are not camping, you are merely day hiking. Camping is the art of setting up camp for the night after a hike.

What's up with that STUP.D Ukraine patch on ur sleeve Nonce

I think some people forget how visible they are in a country lane in comparison to the urban environment.

I'm Canadian so I'll be the UN Peacekeeper. lol You must remember that Americans are Brits on the other side of the pond; they knew what it was like to live under English law and they factored that in when they set up the USA. Canada is in the middle, and guns for group competition or solo target shooting are just as valid as hunting. Like the UK we don't have stand your ground or Castle laws (hey, aren't those castles British things?). Our right to self defense is limited by first avoiding, then de-escalating, and only when our health and life are in danger can we legally fight. However, cops here are lazy so you will be charged with assault first and then YOU have to prove you were in the right to defend yourself even if the attacker invaded your home. Only police and criminals are allowed to carry guns in Canada; therefore when someone tried to shoot your wife or your child, you will not have a gun to shoot back BUT the criminal will and the police arrive after the shooting is done. Canada has a very poor government right now and it is trying to put us on a UK level when it comes to gun ownership. Now imagine you worked hard to buy a car, paid taxes on your car, paid taxes on the fuel, and have a 30 year clean driving record and suddenly the government wants to take your car away from you for "the greater good". Remember, that at least in Canada (and likely the USA) cars kill more people every year than guns. UK lawmakers are also insane when it comes to knives. Banning the locking feature that is, like a seatbelt, a safety feature to prevent the blade from closing on your hand, show how low IQ the law makers have. USA gangs have guns, UK gangs have knives; people who want to injure or kill will always find a way.

Hi vis works if you don’t cover it with a rucksack , put it on the rucksack ,tied on with bungees

Brilliant ideas, pun intended. Great video as always, nice bit of dad advice at the end. The more we normalise, the better for everyone for mental health.

If you're in a group of people walking along a narrow country road don't split up and go to both sides of the road when a vehicle approaches. This just narrows the gap for the vehicle to get through.

Great video and very important information no matter where you live or walk. I have even added a Hi-Viz vest while hiking on a paved path because I am often sharing it with bicycle riders who sometimes have only seconds to see and avoid me. Also, wonderful patch and show of support on your sleeve.

Shame your not wearing a British patch.

So easy, so common sense, and yet you see so few people following these rules. I had all these drilled into me as a kid. I will make sure my kids have them drilled into them too. Good work.

All good info thanks. I don't often walk at night but the lights are great idea.

Number one rule: Take responsibility for your own safety on the road. Do not rely on anyone else. Hi-vis and lights are all well and good. They can certainly help, so use them by all means. But it is far far better to not be where a vehicle is likely to hit you. Don't walk along busy roads without a pavement or a substantial verge. See or hear a vehicle coming? Get off the road! Watch the vehicle pass. Only then continue on your journey. Eyes and ears open and pay attention. What you can hear and see and reacting appropriately is more important than (but doesn't negate) the need to be seen.

A number of years ago when walking home from the stables where I kept my pony, I wore flourescent, reflective bands on both arms, both legs plus one fixed to the back of my backpack. I also had reflective cycle clips on my ankles, a red bicycle light on the back of my backpack and 2 white bicycle lights (those little silicone ones, often sold in places like Halfords for around £5) on the front, attached to the shoulder straps. All of the lights were on the slow blink mode. Every car that passed me as I walked along the narrow footpath (path on one side as is common on some bigger country roads), slowed right down and gave a very wide berth. Without those lights and reflectives, I would have been invisible to passing cars on that unlit, tree lined country road. Even if they didn't see me well, I raised my hand to thank each and every one of those drivers as they passed slowly and cautiously. Wear lights and reflectives while walking at night or in poor weather conditions folks 😎

For Hi-Vis on country lanes I would recommend orange instead of yellow/green. This gives better contrast and allows you to be seen during daylight hours as well as darker hours.

Good ideas. Love the ideas of the bike lights. Thanks

Our High school sent the whole third form to an outdoor centre back in the early 80's.This 'lesson' was drummed into us on day one by the centres team, all these years later its still relevant as you point out. Nice one Fella.

Obviously, camping in the UK is much different than in America. When you have 70 million people on a tiny island, there are not a lot of places remote enough to avoid people. Personal protection is much more limited. In America, your problem is more trailhead crime. People are breaking into cars. If you follow the two mile rule(hike in at least two miles), then 99% of your people problems disappear. Although tweakers(meth users) are very persistent. I have found an abandoned camp used for manufacturing drugs far out in the wilderness at very high altitude. Hiking around Northern California, I could see someone stumble on a cartel grow. That would be life ending. America has greater fauna than Britain. I know where I live, larger animals are a threat to people. To go into the woods where I live without some protection is not just ill advised, it is foolish. We have grizzlies, black bears, wolves, and cougars. Plus, there are a number of other exotic predators. Most people don't know, but dogs are the NUMBER ONE bear attractant. Equal to not practicing camp hygiene. Bears consider dogs to be wolves or coyotes. Which are a predator to bear cubs. Bears will avoid humans generally. But if you have a dog, they all of a sudden become interested. A great deal of bear attacks happen with a dog present. In the northern states of America, bringing your dog. can bring you problems. Especially the Pacific Northwest. So even if you don't encounter two legged predators here, you have to beware of the other varieties. It is tragic that level of camp safety is required understanding in the UK. I watch a couple of camping channels from there. It seems strangers wandering through camp is commonplace there. Even in the middle of the night or someplace that seems remote. The legal policy on self defense in the UK is absolutely ridiculous. Not being able to have a fire so you don't attract attention? That sounds like it tears out the soul of camping. Blessings brother.

Just broke the zip on my 20+ year old gaiters and looking to replace them - BUT, everything now fastens up the front, has a flimsy lace hook and only covers half the laces. I know why I live in the past 😉

Well, there was this one time I woke up on high alert. I had no idea why, but I was on high alert & just knew something was up, so I lay very still & quiet. after a while I heard the wild pig grunting outside my little low profile 1P tent. It sounded like the pig settled down close to my tent & after quite some time I succumbed to sleep again to wake after dawn. Lay there a while, what to do, was the pig is a boar, still sleeping or nosing around nearby, would it be startled by me? I couldn't hear anything & well, my morning bladder needs decided the matter anyway. Never saw another sign of that pig, but I did pull up stakes and moved on by mid morning. I certainly don't fancy my chances in a run in with a wild boar, especially solo. Those tusks can have you bled out in a minute or two.

Good explanation

You would have to put it higher else all the foxes would set it off .

fantastic, i laughed when you fell over (sorry), new subscriber here

Thanku for a smart video. Military tactics are so necessary. 1stx for us but, u confirmed my military brat training I been appling. (2nd Gen navy n marines family). Thanku for helping everyone, brush up- n those that would not know. U bless us wildlings.

nice jacket , what brand , and where can I get one ?

Great bit of history, looks a nice bit off woodland and a great walk but I'm afraid you wouldn't get me wild camping there either, I used to camp in a woodland called devils spitful as a teenager was next to safari Park, there was reports of various animals escaping over the years we were there including a lion, chimpanzee, was bad anouth 👍

I would beg to differ about who Jack the Ripper was. The prime candidate and the person the City of London Police were watching 24 hours a day was a man called Aaron Kosminski. He was only saved from arrest when his family had him committed to a private mental hospital where he died two years later.

Great video. Nice to hear all history.

If I did camp there I would try my old trick of surrounding myself with thick foliage so that at night nothing or no one can sneak up on me without me hearing. That road is indeed an engineering masterpiece. Thanks for sharing 🇬🇧 🇳🇿