There was an old camper called Giles To his camp, he would walk lots of miles When he sat on the ground He winced and he frowned For the damp had given him piles.... 🙏🏻😇😜
@@gilesbinyon it could happen to any of us… 😳😁 Given the conditions though Giles, it was an awesome camp and I loved the film you made 🙌🏻 Best wishes, Paul 🍇
Haha very good, but as you may know that's an old myth ( piles are caused by standing for long periods of time) for some people. Nothing to do sitting on anything.
I LIKE the video images from inside the shelter, looking out at that practical if small fire kit! The idea of Vegetarian meals on the trail and at camp is great: no worries about refrigeration. Cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes, and garlic; even lemons, go a long way on the trail.
Thanks for another great video Giles. I watched your video on the knots you use for your shelter but would love to see the way you tie and adjust your cooking pot hanger. take care until next time. Cheers, Ian
Thanks very much Ian appreciate your support. Yeah, I will try to do a close up of the pot hanger setup in a vid. Also, you could check out about 6 vids back - there is one with ‘In search of places to wild camp’ in the tab. I think this has a close up of the pot hanger during the camp setup footage 😊👍
Makes my day when I see a video post from you! Really impressed as to how well your camp set up blends in with the area. Thanks for sharing and please keep it up! Cheers
Thanks once again. Always appreciate your comments and thx for watching the vids. Yeah, it just feels better for the camp to blend in with it’s surroundings 😊👍
As always, I really enjoyed watching your video. You've found the perfect recipe to distract me from all of the troubles and strife going on in the World. Keep them coming, the medicine is top notch.
Finally a wet weather test lol. The gear held up well and whatever the weather, we are blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Keep the videos coming, excellent work 😊
We’ve had a bit of rain of late, Giles! It would be nice if it only rained at night, eh?! Lovely to see you out looking like the “Grim Reaper” - your words 😁 I need to find out about that sliding knot system you use to hang your pot. It’s intriguing me. I’m looking forward to my next solo so I can use my folding firebowl again. I’ve missed it and it is looking at me 👀 Safe travels, Tim 😉👍🏼
Thanks very much Tim. As always, your support means a lot. Yeah, I will try to show the pot hanger a bit closer up in some videos. Meantime, I think I did do a close up of it in the vid ‘in search of places to wild camp’ - if interested just go to the camp setup part - but it’s real simple - you probably know it already. Thx again Buddy 👍
@@gilesbinyon More than welcome, Giles. I love having these little chats with you. Aha, that’s sounds good to me regarding pot hanging knot. I shall head over to find that video in a jiffy. Have a pleasant bank holiday and look after yourself. Tim 👋🏼😉👍🏼
Nice one Giles I enjoyed your walk them cliffs looked like a good place to climb that was a wet start but your poncho worked well walking through long grass in wet conditions will always get you wet through no matter what your wearing Nice food as always mate atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Nice one Giles. I love the old stone bridges you can see in England. I visited England in 1975. Mostly London and the little town of Arbroath in Scotland. Wish I could’ve seen more. Have you ever slept out in the rain in your lean to shelter? Did it keep you dry? Thank you for the videos.
Thanks again Steven. You are very kind. I agree - the older architecture is often a lot more beautiful than the new !!! Yeah, I’ve had the Zeltbahn out in both configurations in wet conditions and it is sound 😊👍
Oh no the notifications had turned themselves off - can't believe I missed this! The rain finally made a brief appearance but it was still a great trip :)
Quality as always Giles 👌 It can be a bit of a challenge sometimes to be able to get far enough from the public to find a good spot, especially when your exploring a new area for the first time. You aced it Giles 👍
Thanks very much Ja. Really value your comments and experience Mate. I am not as versatile in different types of camping as you are. Really looking forward to your next one. Cheers again 😊👍
I really enjoy your videos and get some great ideas for my own kit. I have already spent some money on Amazon because of you! lol! Anyway, I have some mobility issues so will not be hiking as far as you do. Plus, I need a few more luxuries than you do. I remember when I use to be able to sit and lay on the ground as you do. Not so much anymore. Oh well, the price for putting my body through hell during my time in the Marine Corps (20 Years). I am paying for it now ( a lesson for all you young folks who think you are bulletproof). I ordered a cheap windscreen and I am converting an old Veggie steamer I never use into a mobile fire pit as you have. Thanks.
Thank you Doug. Appreciate you watching the videos and that’s a great comment thanks. Glad you get a few ideas for your own camping I hope they help. None are expensive bits of kit so doesn’t matter too much if you don’t get on with them. Respect to you for 20 years in the Marines. Cheers 😊👍
Only recently found your channel and subbed. Very interesting and enjoyable. Having moved up north I do miss the southern woodlands, so it's good to see them.
There were hundreds if square miles of woodland ripped out in the north for food production during ww2 and not so much in the south. Rough end of the stick for the north.
Hello again. Its really refreshing to see you use your kit again and again, well refined to what you need. Seemed like a good trek in with a good mixture of landscape. Enjoyable as always. Thanks
Thanks Chris. Very nice of you to watch and thanks once again for the great comment. Yes, I do tend to stick to the stuff that works for me. But, as I’m sure you know well, this kind of camping is all about evolving kit and techniques too. Thx again 👍
Thanks Giles, I really enjoy your videos, as much for the warm familiarity of the bits which are the same each time as for the bits which differ (the variety of locations and scenery).
Thanks very much I do appreciate you watching and making a comment. Methinks your stomping ground is not too far away - may cross paths one day !!! Take care 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon yes indeed I do occasionally recognise places in your videos! I have recently been making forays further afield but I think you, me and Hilaire Belloc share a fondness for a particular part of the country.
Thanks very much. I always appreciate your kind comments. Yeah, the Plash Palatka is somewhat awkward but does work as a poncho and covers the pack too👍
Thank you Giles. Bit of a wet one this time but it didn't seem to dampen your spirits. Saw this pop up this morning but I had to leave for work. Been looking forward to it all day👍
Great video man. A very well made and well edited video. Very good application of use of equipment and I think that it is very educational. The poncho plus gaiters works very, very well and keeps you dry. I still use my old 58 pattern webbing, plus bum roll for my poncho, plus a couple of "kidney pouches". Endlessly useful. Some of the old equipment is still very useful and functional. I still use a like new 1980 combat jacket quilted liner for cold weather. Took it with me when I left. 😊
Thanks very much for watching and that interesting comment. Yeah, considering the age and natural fibre make up of the stuff it performs pretty well. Sounds like you have come to similar conclusions using your military gear too. Thx again 😊👍
Good to see you again, Giles, and thank you for sharing another of your outings. I did get to watch this last week just before going away for a bit, but only now have I a chance to comment. It did make quite a change to see you actually wearing your military cape this time, and there was certainly a different atmosphere with you being out in the wet. It's good to see the June lushness has sprung forth in southern England, as it certainly has here in Wales, although I do sympathise with you about the 'rising damp' as you called it, spraying up from the greenery. I sometimes wear a pair of waxed trousers (an old pair of cotton ones that I waxed myself) under my gaiters in wet weather, but of course they are only useful if you know in advance that it's going to be wet. I thought your comment about the Grim Reaper was hilarious, I laughed as I could well imagine someone getting startled as you came upon them round the corner with that big hood, and the backpack underneath made it look like you had a big hunch or hump. There was some great birdsong in the morning. I finally got out myself last weekend for two nights. It was a much-needed break with a good dose of peace and a lot of birdsong. There were birds singing constantly, but at dusk and dawn it was something else. Even a few cuckoos were joining in, but it was the songthrush who started the performance each morning. I even witnessed two cuckoos mating in the treetop above me the first morning, which was a magical experience I'll never forget. I now can't wait until the next time I can get out again, but until then I'll await another of your videos to keep my appetite well whetted. Cheers again, Giles. Please keep them coming!
Lovely to hear from you Adrian and thanks once again for watching and commenting. I am so pleased you got out last weekend after such bad luck with Covid last time. Sounds like it helped to recharge the old batteries too. Hoping the weather was okay. I have been to Wales a few times and it is stunning. I am away with family at the moment but will get another video out in a couple weeks I hope. Meantime thanks again my friend and hope you can get out soon 😊👍
i really like the simplicity of you're gear and it works well, everything you seem to take is functional it has its usage it reminds me of when i was in the military in the early eighties, i watch other videos from You Tubers and they take things which isnt used during their trip out. Modern equipment seems to be designed only to have one usage whereas you're gear has multiple usages anyhow i love watching you're videos thanks for sharing.👍
Thank you very much Oshi. I really appreciate your support. And I agree with you that one of the best ways to keep things simple and minimal is to try and have multiple uses for as many bits of gear as possible 👍
@@gilesbinyon yes it did giles going on a bushcraft course soon to learn about things can't wait to get out again it's been a long time since I went out last can't wait for this course m8
Thanks very much for watching and commenting Jessica. And also the oxo tip too. And I do need to try a few pulses as you suggest - easy to pack and carry. Thx again 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon I’ve kinda worked out where you were camping in one vid. The one with the priory ruins, flint mines and dual carriageway! Don’t worry. I’m no stalker, was curious where you were as you mentioned Neolithic flint napping and all that! I’m an archaeology lover! You’re safe, I’m near Bristol and fuel is woahhhhh. X
Many thanks for the effort, a very enjoyable video. A bit worried though when I saw you getting wet but knew you would be snug under your shelter with the fire.
Another great vid Giles I find hazel burns hot and fast , beech is too smokey same as silver birch I always try to find the hardwoods where possible less smoke slow burn and good heat kepp ya vids coming really enjoyable to watch atb jay
Hi Giles hope you're good mate. That was a wet start. Glad you dried out. Lovely adventure again thoroughly enjoyed watching mate ( my little boy did to 😂) . Just wondered how well that sheepskin insulates from the ground . Anyway take care Giles 👌🏕
Thanks for watching Mark and hope your little lad gets to enjoy enjoy the outdoors with his Dad as much as possible. Yeah, the sheepskin is surprisingly good at insulation (but probably not up to a modern inflatable sleeping mat), and also pretty good at smoothing out the lumps and bumps of the forest floor ! Take care Mate 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon . Thank you Giles . Yes hope my little lad takes to it bless him 😂. May invest in a sheepskin . Want a old school kit that I can use on occasion . Seems to give a different feel and hopefully will last a long time with a bit of care . Really like your style of camping . Take care of yourself and keep up the good work and more importantly enjoying yourself 👍
Thanks for finding and watching Terry. I’ve had that windshield for many years and can’t remember from where I got it. But they are pretty readily available. I did, however, spray paint one side of it green using stove paint (heat resistant). And, as you say, the silver side acts as a good heat reflector. Cheers 🍺🍺
Hey Giles thanks again for another great film, can I ask if you are seen / disturbed by other forest folks what do you say to explain that you're not camping long term? As many dog walkers etc may perceive it as illegal camping?
Thanks very much for watching and commenting. Yeah, fortunately I haven’t been disturbed. I always try to be as remote as possible. If asked to move on I would do so. I try to have minimal impact . This fire bowl is very small but even a few sticks of dead fall for fuel must be considered as it also could be provide some food for forest fungi for example. Thanks again 😊👍
Hi Giles another great video with some nice views. Good gear will always take care of you and getting wet is part of the travel. May I ask what camera do you use. All the best
Thanks very much for watching and commenting. Yeah, I do all filming (and editing too) on my iPhone. Think the model is the SE2020. It’s an older model but quite compact. 😊👍
With all the vigorous spring growth holding a massive amount of water,gaiters are worth their weight in gold.Curious to know the origin of yours?.I have a pair of berghaus yeti gaiters,which are great,but a huge pain to apply/take off my boots due to a very tight rubber rand that fits on the welt of my boots.Another fantastic view of the south east's countryside,thankyou!
Thanks very much Dom. My gaiters are British Army - I found them on eBay. They are mainly cotton canvas but do have some synthetic components too 😕 Thx again 👍
Thanks very much Ed - I appreciate your support. Soya chunks are made from Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) and are usually available online, in health shops or large supermarkets. It is a dried food so lightweight to pack and easy to store at home. It has hardly any taste of its own but takes on the flavour of the cooking sauce. Pretty much fat free but high in protein 😊👍
Thanks again for your efforts I love to see the green vegetation I don't see that here in Arizona. It doesn't look like now I will be going camping in June. I wonder are you vegetarian or do you eat meat at all? Take care and be safe and as the saying goes leave no Trace your friend Arizona Dave
Great to hear from you Dave but very sad you won’t get away camping this coming month. I hope this is just a temporary glitch and you do get away soon. Yeah, I think I am vegetarian but probably nearly ‘plant based’ too. I think this means no dairy or eggs or honey (most of the time!) But, for example I use leather shoes etc. Anyway, good luck on getting out camping soon Buddy 👍
I appreciate weight can be an issue with this kind of gear but that is of course dependant on how far your walking. Would be nice to see what sort of shelter a 2 poncho set up would provide...
Thanks very much Nick. Dehydrated veg are easy to prepare and carry alright. But for the tastiest and best textured meal I think it’s good to have a mixture of fresh and dried. Eg mushrooms are lovely dried but onion is much better fresh etc Cheers 🍽 👍
Thanks very much for watching and commenting too. Yes, I use the windshield as a reflector and windshield (when windy) and also it hides the fire at night a little bit making a more stealthy camp 😊👍
Thx very much for watching the video. These are ex- British Army (circa 1980s to 90s I believe). They pop up occasionally on eBay or in surplus stores. Good luck 😊👍
Nice one Giles, its always a great feeling drying out by a woodland fire after a soaking .Do you find your Fallkniven keeps a keen edge? all best Will 😊
Thanks again Will. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Yeah, my knife was a pretty cheap buy from Amazon - about £25 I seem to remember. It’s made by Western Knives and is some kind of stainless/titanium combo ? Concave grind but with a bevel. Think it’s more hunting than Bushcraft really. Regular stropping keeps it razor. Worked well for me so I haven’t got round to upgrading yet 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon KNIVES: what a topic! I have a bunch of more expensive knives. They don't do any more than your one does! I believe you bought wisely the first time and that 'upgrading' may not get YOU any improvement for your money.
Thanks for watching Joshua. I haven’t made pancakes yet. But I’ve done flat bread and dampers. Probably a few videos back now. Thanks for the question. Take care 👍
@@gilesbinyon I can just see you with a frost river junior pack oneday is all. I want the slightly bigger one as I carry more duffle. They are all leather canvas & brass.
@@gilesbinyon it’s great that your out and about seeing what’s going on in nature in our country ! It must be great there in Sussex.Dont you also want to hop the channel and explore ?
Thank you Keith. It’s heartening to hear you are waiting for another video - thank you. I’ve just been a bit tied down the last few weeks including going some good things with family - so I shouldn’t complain that I haven’t been out wild camping much !!! Hope to get a vid out soon tho. Thanks again Keith 👍
Thank you very much MDM Outdoor Adventures, appreciate it. Sorry you had to buy x2 Palatkas - I hope you got them quite cheaply ie about £30 each. I don’t do Instagram but I know I need to get onto it 🫤👍
@@gilesbinyon yeah got them from military mart so pretty cheap 👍 brought one to start with but wasn't big enough so purchased the second 👍 . I can tell from your videos you aint too far from me , I wont say where but if you fancy a camp down my way in the woods I have here just let me know , maybe we can do a natural fibre camp together 👍. My email is in my video descriptions if you ever want to get in touch 👍
There was an old camper called Giles
To his camp, he would walk lots of miles
When he sat on the ground
He winced and he frowned
For the damp had given him piles....
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Ha ha !!! 🤣😂🤣😂 Nice one Paul. Trouble is ……. If I do keep sitting down on a cold wet forest floor …..😳 …..🤣
@@gilesbinyon it could happen to any of us… 😳😁 Given the conditions though Giles, it was an awesome camp and I loved the film you made 🙌🏻 Best wishes, Paul 🍇
Haha very good, but as you may know that's an old myth ( piles are caused by standing for long periods of time) for some people. Nothing to do sitting on anything.
I LIKE the video images from inside the shelter, looking out at that practical if small fire kit! The idea of Vegetarian meals on the trail and at camp is great: no worries about refrigeration. Cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes, and garlic; even lemons, go a long way on the trail.
Thanks very much James. I do appreciate your support. And totally agree about the veg on the trail. And dehydrated veg is easy and lightweight too 😊👍
Thanks for another great video Giles. I watched your video on the knots you use for your shelter but would love to see the way you tie and adjust your cooking pot hanger. take care until next time. Cheers, Ian
Thanks very much Ian appreciate your support.
Yeah, I will try to do a close up of the pot hanger setup in a vid. Also, you could check out about 6 vids back - there is one with ‘In search of places to wild camp’ in the tab. I think this has a close up of the pot hanger during the camp setup footage 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon Thank you Giles.
Makes my day when I see a video post from you! Really impressed as to how well your camp set up blends in with the area. Thanks for sharing and please keep it up! Cheers
Thanks once again. Always appreciate your comments and thx for watching the vids. Yeah, it just feels better for the camp to blend in with it’s surroundings 😊👍
So that is what I looks like when worn as a poncho. I think that is the first time I have seen it. Thanks for another great video Giles. Cheers
Thanks again Jon. Glad you got to see the military cape at work. It’s a little awkward but does a job 👍
Thanks for replying back to me. It means a lot. Cheers mate!
As always, I really enjoyed watching your video. You've found the perfect recipe to distract me from all of the troubles and strife going on in the World. Keep them coming, the medicine is top notch.
Cheers Robert. Always great to hear from you. Hoping you and yours are all well and enjoying your land. Thx again Budd 👍
Finally a wet weather test lol. The gear held up well and whatever the weather, we are blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Keep the videos coming, excellent work 😊
Thanks for watching Richard and glad you saw the gear (and me !!!) getting a bit of a soaking 🤣😊👍you’re right about the countryside 👍
Rather you than me 🌧. Well done . Good footage.
Thanks very much. Appreciate you watching and commenting. It wasn’t too bad - at least it got dryer 😀👍
We’ve had a bit of rain of late, Giles!
It would be nice if it only rained at night, eh?!
Lovely to see you out looking like the “Grim Reaper” - your words 😁
I need to find out about that sliding knot system you use to hang your pot. It’s intriguing me.
I’m looking forward to my next solo so I can use my folding firebowl again. I’ve missed it and it is looking at me 👀
Safe travels, Tim 😉👍🏼
Thanks very much Tim. As always, your support means a lot. Yeah, I will try to show the pot hanger a bit closer up in some videos. Meantime, I think I did do a close up of it in the vid ‘in search of places to wild camp’ - if interested just go to the camp setup part - but it’s real simple - you probably know it already. Thx again Buddy 👍
@@gilesbinyon More than welcome, Giles. I love having these little chats with you.
Aha, that’s sounds good to me regarding pot hanging knot. I shall head over to find that video in a jiffy.
Have a pleasant bank holiday and look after yourself.
Tim 👋🏼😉👍🏼
Nice one Giles I enjoyed your walk them cliffs looked like a good place to climb that was a wet start but your poncho worked well walking through long grass in wet conditions will always get you wet through no matter what your wearing Nice food as always mate atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Thanks very much Jimmy. Appreciate your support. I think I am still catching up on one of your vids and I’m looking forward to it 😊Cheers Budd 👍
Nice one Giles. I love the old stone bridges you can see in England. I visited England in 1975. Mostly London and the little town of Arbroath in Scotland. Wish I could’ve seen more. Have you ever slept out in the rain in your lean to shelter? Did it keep you dry? Thank you for the videos.
Thanks again Steven. You are very kind. I agree - the older architecture is often a lot more beautiful than the new !!! Yeah, I’ve had the Zeltbahn out in both configurations in wet conditions and it is sound 😊👍
Oh no the notifications had turned themselves off - can't believe I missed this! The rain finally made a brief appearance but it was still a great trip :)
Thanks Darren. Glad you got to see it and thx very much for watching and commenting 👍
Quality as always Giles 👌 It can be a bit of a challenge sometimes to be able to get far enough from the public to find a good spot, especially when your exploring a new area for the first time. You aced it Giles 👍
Thanks very much Ja. Really value your comments and experience Mate. I am not as versatile in different types of camping as you are. Really looking forward to your next one. Cheers again 😊👍
Nice setup. 👍
Thanks very much Alex - appreciated Cheers 👍
I'm loving those trees. Another lovely video Giles. Take care and stay dry. Cheers.
Thanks very much John. Appreciated 😊👍
Old school camping at it's best!!
Thanks very much Mike- appreciate you watching and commenting 👍😊
I really enjoy your videos and get some great ideas for my own kit. I have already spent some money on Amazon because of you! lol! Anyway, I have some mobility issues so will not be hiking as far as you do. Plus, I need a few more luxuries than you do. I remember when I use to be able to sit and lay on the ground as you do. Not so much anymore. Oh well, the price for putting my body through hell during my time in the Marine Corps (20 Years). I am paying for it now ( a lesson for all you young folks who think you are bulletproof). I ordered a cheap windscreen and I am converting an old Veggie steamer I never use into a mobile fire pit as you have. Thanks.
Thank you Doug. Appreciate you watching the videos and that’s a great comment thanks. Glad you get a few ideas for your own camping I hope they help. None are expensive bits of kit so doesn’t matter too much if you don’t get on with them.
Respect to you for 20 years in the Marines. Cheers 😊👍
Only recently found your channel and subbed. Very interesting and enjoyable. Having moved up north I do miss the southern woodlands, so it's good to see them.
Thanks very much Frank. Appreciate you watching and commenting 😊👍
There were hundreds if square miles of woodland ripped out in the north for food production during ww2 and not so much in the south. Rough end of the stick for the north.
Giles, I really like this England scenery and your style of bushcraft.
Thank you kindly. Glad you like the scenery here and thanks very much for watching and commenting 😊👍
Hello again. Its really refreshing to see you use your kit again and again, well refined to what you need. Seemed like a good trek in with a good mixture of landscape. Enjoyable as always. Thanks
Thanks Chris. Very nice of you to watch and thanks once again for the great comment. Yes, I do tend to stick to the stuff that works for me. But, as I’m sure you know well, this kind of camping is all about evolving kit and techniques too. Thx again 👍
Peaceful outing have fun stay safe.
Thanks very much for watching and commenting Kenneth - appreciated 👍
Brilliant video again Giles and glad the weather held out for you in the end, it rains for me 9/10 🙈.
Can't wait for the next one 👍
Thanks very much Mike. Really appreciate your comments and hope you get lucky with the weather on your next camp ! ☀️😊👍
Another enjoyable bimble there Giles, watched with breakfast has been a good start to the day. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Mark. Hope the video complemented your breakfast 😊😊👍thx for watching 👍
Thanks Giles, I really enjoy your videos, as much for the warm familiarity of the bits which are the same each time as for the bits which differ (the variety of locations and scenery).
Thanks very much I do appreciate you watching and making a comment. Methinks your stomping ground is not too far away - may cross paths one day !!! Take care 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon yes indeed I do occasionally recognise places in your videos! I have recently been making forays further afield but I think you, me and Hilaire Belloc share a fondness for a particular part of the country.
@@tweedyoutdoors yes, and according to Wikipedia Belloc grew up in my ‘stomping ground’ - interesting !
Pretty sure I used to abseil off those chalk cliffs as a teenager. I won't say where I think you are but it bought back some nice memories - cheers 🙂
Thanks very much Joe. Wow, it would be hairy scary to abseil of those 😳 Cheers 😊👍
Might be caves in those hills. Very nice. Thanks for actually wearing the Cape the in rain. It's good to see how it works properly.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Not the most practical as a cape but it does work !!! 👍
Hey Giles, nice to see you wearing the plash Plataka for all to see in its full glory.
Thanks very much. I always appreciate your kind comments. Yeah, the Plash Palatka is somewhat awkward but does work as a poncho and covers the pack too👍
Thank you Giles. Bit of a wet one this time but it didn't seem to dampen your spirits. Saw this pop up this morning but I had to leave for work. Been looking forward to it all day👍
Thank you Dug. Thx for the support. And the nice comment too. Cheers 👍
Great video man. A very well made and well edited video. Very good application of use of equipment and I think that it is very educational. The poncho plus gaiters works very, very well and keeps you dry. I still use my old 58 pattern webbing, plus bum roll for my poncho, plus a couple of "kidney pouches". Endlessly useful. Some of the old equipment is still very useful and functional. I still use a like new 1980 combat jacket quilted liner for cold weather. Took it with me when I left. 😊
Thanks very much for watching and that interesting comment. Yeah, considering the age and natural fibre make up of the stuff it performs pretty well. Sounds like you have come to similar conclusions using your military gear too. Thx again 😊👍
Good to see you again, Giles, and thank you for sharing another of your outings. I did get to watch this last week just before going away for a bit, but only now have I a chance to comment.
It did make quite a change to see you actually wearing your military cape this time, and there was certainly a different atmosphere with you being out in the wet. It's good to see the June lushness has sprung forth in southern England, as it certainly has here in Wales, although I do sympathise with you about the 'rising damp' as you called it, spraying up from the greenery. I sometimes wear a pair of waxed trousers (an old pair of cotton ones that I waxed myself) under my gaiters in wet weather, but of course they are only useful if you know in advance that it's going to be wet.
I thought your comment about the Grim Reaper was hilarious, I laughed as I could well imagine someone getting startled as you came upon them round the corner with that big hood, and the backpack underneath made it look like you had a big hunch or hump.
There was some great birdsong in the morning.
I finally got out myself last weekend for two nights. It was a much-needed break with a good dose of peace and a lot of birdsong. There were birds singing constantly, but at dusk and dawn it was something else. Even a few cuckoos were joining in, but it was the songthrush who started the performance each morning. I even witnessed two cuckoos mating in the treetop above me the first morning, which was a magical experience I'll never forget. I now can't wait until the next time I can get out again, but until then I'll await another of your videos to keep my appetite well whetted.
Cheers again, Giles. Please keep them coming!
Lovely to hear from you Adrian and thanks once again for watching and commenting. I am so pleased you got out last weekend after such bad luck with Covid last time. Sounds like it helped to recharge the old batteries too. Hoping the weather was okay. I have been to Wales a few times and it is stunning. I am away with family at the moment but will get another video out in a couple weeks I hope. Meantime thanks again my friend and hope you can get out soon 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon The weather was near perfect, thanks Giles.
i really like the simplicity of you're gear and it works well, everything you seem to take is functional it has its usage it reminds me of when i was in the military in the early eighties, i watch other videos from You Tubers and they take things which isnt used during their trip out. Modern equipment seems to be designed only to have one usage whereas you're gear has multiple usages anyhow i love watching you're videos thanks for sharing.👍
Thank you very much Oshi. I really appreciate your support. And I agree with you that one of the best ways to keep things simple and minimal is to try and have multiple uses for as many bits of gear as possible 👍
This man ain’t no cowboy !!
He’s an honest injun 👍🏾😊
Ha ha!!! Thx very much - I like it - that made me chuckle 🤣👍
Thank you for an enjoyable video, fun as always.
Thanks Greg. Appreciate you watching and making a comment too 👍
Love the video m8 looks lot wet keep up the good work. M8
Thanks very much Keith. Appreciated. And yeah, it was pretty wet but at least it got dryer 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon yes it did giles going on a bushcraft course soon to learn about things can't wait to get out again it's been a long time since I went out last can't wait for this course m8
Good luck on the Bushcraft course my friend 👍
Veggie oxo cube in the stew. I also add some pulses like soup mix. Veggie oxo is much better than all the other veggie stock cubes I’ve tried. X
Thanks very much for watching and commenting Jessica. And also the oxo tip too. And I do need to try a few pulses as you suggest - easy to pack and carry. Thx again 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon I’ve kinda worked out where you were camping in one vid. The one with the priory ruins, flint mines and dual carriageway! Don’t worry. I’m no stalker, was curious where you were as you mentioned Neolithic flint napping and all that! I’m an archaeology lover!
You’re safe, I’m near Bristol and fuel is woahhhhh. X
Many thanks for the effort, a very enjoyable video. A bit worried though when I saw you getting wet but knew you would be snug under your shelter with the fire.
Thanks very much. And thanks for watching. Yeah, I was lucky the rain stopped eventually and a fire does a great drying job 😊👍
Bit damp that one Giles, just back from a wet campervan trip, i hope one day when the kids are older, i can find the courage for a solo wild camp.👍
Thanks John. Sorry your campervan camping was wet. Hope it didn’t spoil the fun for the family. Go wild camping - no courage required !!! 😀👍
Another great vid Giles I find hazel burns hot and fast , beech is too smokey same as silver birch I always try to find the hardwoods where possible less smoke slow burn and good heat kepp ya vids coming really enjoyable to watch atb jay
Thx Jay for watching and commenting. Yeah, some good seasoned and dry hardwoods make for the best fire. Just not always possible to get. Cheers Budd 👍
Hi Giles hope you're good mate. That was a wet start. Glad you dried out. Lovely adventure again thoroughly enjoyed watching mate ( my little boy did to 😂) . Just wondered how well that sheepskin insulates from the ground . Anyway take care Giles 👌🏕
Thanks for watching Mark and hope your little lad gets to enjoy enjoy the outdoors with his Dad as much as possible. Yeah, the sheepskin is surprisingly good at insulation (but probably not up to a modern inflatable sleeping mat), and also pretty good at smoothing out the lumps and bumps of the forest floor ! Take care Mate 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon . Thank you Giles . Yes hope my little lad takes to it bless him 😂. May invest in a sheepskin . Want a old school kit that I can use on occasion . Seems to give a different feel and hopefully will last a long time with a bit of care . Really like your style of camping . Take care of yourself and keep up the good work and more importantly enjoying yourself 👍
Another good one Giles. Chills me out for a peaceful nights sleep. long may you hike !
Thanks very much Allen - thx for your support and glad you got a chilled nights 💤 🛏 !!! 😊👍
A river with chalk cliffs? HMMMMM I wonder where you are :) I was there myself not long ago!
Thanks for watching and commenting Tommy. Ha! No prizes for guessing of course !!!😉
@@gilesbinyon The pleasure is all mine Giles!
Lovely video my friend .Take care all the best .Great camp 👏 👍
Thank you kindly Sir. Appreciate your kind support 😊👍
My pleasure 😊
yet a other good one hats off old style 😀
Cheers Hugh. Yeah, hats off - the old stuff can be made to do a job 😊👍
Brilliant! Thank you👍
Thanks very much David - appreciated 😊👍
Somehow, I missed watching this video before Giles.
Where did you find the folding heat reflector panel for your fire?
Thanks for finding and watching Terry. I’ve had that windshield for many years and can’t remember from where I got it. But they are pretty readily available. I did, however, spray paint one side of it green using stove paint (heat resistant). And, as you say, the silver side acts as a good heat reflector. Cheers 🍺🍺
4:08 Cettis warbler, another nice tick
Thanks again Nick. Crikey, he must be following me around the countryside - he will soon be starting his own channel !!! 🤣😂🤣😂 Cheers 😊
how wonderful, thank you
Thank you Trev. Appreciate that kind comment 😊👍
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Cheers Tommy - appreciated 😊👍
Hey Giles thanks again for another great film, can I ask if you are seen / disturbed by other forest folks what do you say to explain that you're not camping long term? As many dog walkers etc may perceive it as illegal camping?
Thanks very much for watching and commenting. Yeah, fortunately I haven’t been disturbed. I always try to be as remote as possible. If asked to move on I would do so. I try to have minimal impact . This fire bowl is very small but even a few sticks of dead fall for fuel must be considered as it also could be provide some food for forest fungi for example. Thanks again 😊👍
Hi Giles another great video with some nice views. Good gear will always take care of you and getting wet is part of the travel. May I ask what camera do you use. All the best
Thanks very much for watching and commenting. Yeah, I do all filming (and editing too) on my iPhone. Think the model is the SE2020. It’s an older model but quite compact. 😊👍
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Cheers 😊👍
With all the vigorous spring growth holding a massive amount of water,gaiters are worth their weight in gold.Curious to know the origin of yours?.I have a pair of berghaus yeti gaiters,which are great,but a huge pain to apply/take off my boots due to a very tight rubber rand that fits on the welt of my boots.Another fantastic view of the south east's countryside,thankyou!
Thanks very much Dom. My gaiters are British Army - I found them on eBay. They are mainly cotton canvas but do have some synthetic components too 😕 Thx again 👍
Love your videos sir! I’ve been subbed for a while! May I ask what those soya chunks are you always add to your stew are? Have a great day!
Thanks very much Ed - I appreciate your support.
Soya chunks are made from Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) and are usually available online, in health shops or large supermarkets. It is a dried food so lightweight to pack and easy to store at home. It has hardly any taste of its own but takes on the flavour of the cooking sauce. Pretty much fat free but high in protein 😊👍
Can you please river dance on the fire ashes at the end of the video, feels right 😁
Ha ha ! The LNT Stomp !!! 🤣👍
Thanks again for your efforts I love to see the green vegetation I don't see that here in Arizona. It doesn't look like now I will be going camping in June. I wonder are you vegetarian or do you eat meat at all? Take care and be safe and as the saying goes leave no Trace your friend Arizona Dave
Great to hear from you Dave but very sad you won’t get away camping this coming month. I hope this is just a temporary glitch and you do get away soon.
Yeah, I think I am vegetarian but probably nearly ‘plant based’ too. I think this means no dairy or eggs or honey (most of the time!) But, for example I use leather shoes etc. Anyway, good luck on getting out camping soon Buddy 👍
I appreciate weight can be an issue with this kind of gear but that is of course dependant on how far your walking. Would be nice to see what sort of shelter a 2 poncho set up would provide...
Hi and thanks very much for watching and commenting. Yeah, 2 ponchos would give more space definitely. 😊👍
Love your vids,why dont you perepare all your vegs, as you do your dehydrated stuff? Save time and weight xx
Thanks very much Nick. Dehydrated veg are easy to prepare and carry alright. But for the tastiest and best textured meal I think it’s good to have a mixture of fresh and dried. Eg mushrooms are lovely dried but onion is much better fresh etc Cheers 🍽 👍
Are you using the windscreen as a windscreen or as a heatreflector?
Nice video, keep it up👍
Thanks very much for watching and commenting too. Yes, I use the windshield as a reflector and windshield (when windy) and also it hides the fire at night a little bit making a more stealthy camp 😊👍
What kind of gaiters are those, please? Great vid!
Thx very much for watching the video. These are ex- British Army (circa 1980s to 90s I believe). They pop up occasionally on eBay or in surplus stores. Good luck 😊👍
A enjoyable video basic as it should be nature and a fire for company giles
Thank you very much Tim. You are right - a fire is great company in the woods 👍
Nice one Giles, its always a great feeling drying out by a woodland fire after a soaking .Do you find your Fallkniven keeps a keen edge? all best Will 😊
Thanks again Will. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Yeah, my knife was a pretty cheap buy from Amazon - about £25 I seem to remember. It’s made by Western Knives and is some kind of stainless/titanium combo ? Concave grind but with a bevel. Think it’s more hunting than Bushcraft really. Regular stropping keeps it razor. Worked well for me so I haven’t got round to upgrading yet 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon blimey thats a bit of a bargain its good if it keeps an edge at that price, looks like an F1
@@gilesbinyon KNIVES: what a topic! I have a bunch of more expensive knives. They don't do any more than your one does! I believe you bought wisely the first time and that 'upgrading' may not get YOU any improvement for your money.
@@jamesellsworth9673 think you could be right James - 👍
So this looks like the Houghton/South woods chalk quarries I mentioned in my last comment. Near Arundel?
Thanks again for watching and commenting. Yeah, not far there. Cheers 👍
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Thank you for watching 😀😊👍
can you make pancakes or bread in the wilderness
Thanks for watching Joshua. I haven’t made pancakes yet. But I’ve done flat bread and dampers. Probably a few videos back now. Thanks for the question. Take care 👍
What kind of zeltbahn was that?
Hi there and thanks for watching. This is the NVA Zeltbahn (strichtarn). Cheers ⛺️🌲
Do you think you will ever change your system?
Thanks again for watching. Not sure what changes to make but as you know camping setups are always evolving ! It really suits me at the moment 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon I can just see you with a frost river junior pack oneday is all.
I want the slightly bigger one as I carry more duffle. They are all leather canvas & brass.
@@moorshound3243 thanks for the heads-up on that product, I’ll check it out online today. Always evolving 😉👍
Which part of the country are you wandering ?
Thanks ZeeZ - appreciate you watching. I’m hiking Sussex 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon it’s great that your out and about seeing what’s going on in nature in our country ! It must be great there in Sussex.Dont you also want to hop the channel and explore ?
@@zeez9053 hi again ! Yeah, I have done a lot of family camping in France and Spain - very nice. But no wild camping abroad tho. Cheers 😊
Hope your OK giles not see any new video mate
Thank you Keith. It’s heartening to hear you are waiting for another video - thank you. I’ve just been a bit tied down the last few weeks including going some good things with family - so I shouldn’t complain that I haven’t been out wild camping much !!! Hope to get a vid out soon tho. Thanks again Keith 👍
@@gilesbinyon can't wait to see you out again its a pleasure talking with you m8
Great video as always 👍 do you have Instagram ? Oh and thanks to you I went and brought 2 plash palatkas because i dont fit under just the one haha
Thank you very much MDM Outdoor Adventures, appreciate it. Sorry you had to buy x2 Palatkas - I hope you got them quite cheaply ie about £30 each.
I don’t do Instagram but I know I need to get onto it 🫤👍
@@gilesbinyon yeah got them from military mart so pretty cheap 👍 brought one to start with but wasn't big enough so purchased the second 👍 . I can tell from your videos you aint too far from me , I wont say where but if you fancy a camp down my way in the woods I have here just let me know , maybe we can do a natural fibre camp together 👍. My email is in my video descriptions if you ever want to get in touch 👍
@@mdmoutdooradventures thx for that reply 👍 And I’ll go check out your channel just as soon as I can get to a good evening signal area. Cheers 😊👍