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!
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.
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)
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.
Just subscribed - This video is surely one of the best stories of 2 tight friends overnight in the country, minimalist, easy cuz of that pop-up tent is jim-dandy fun to raise and lower too, plus all the plug-ins of modern camping today - as it should be - fully affordable, mostly just flat-out partyin' hardy too, that's half the fun, refreshing as can be, with virtual ownership rights to all the most wondrous scenery you survey AND quality time unsurpassed. Billionaires cant enjoy themselves this much, I'd bet because happiness isn't bought as much as pursued and these guys have and show here THE best life offers - and like the rest of us, just don't know: "It don't get no better than this." Congratulations for winning it all, imho. I'm stayin' tuned.
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 😉
@@simonablokeinthewoods I've been part of scouting since I was 8, I'm now 48 and still involved. The highlight of my year is laying in my tent, early morning while the scouts are asleep, listening to the rain.
I went sleeping outside in a thunderstorm in my hooped bivy and it was amazing. One of my best nights outside. Only 25 km away they needed Tanks to remove the mass of trees off the street...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi Simon and Jason, thanks for another interesting video guys, it was a bit damp but you were smiling, so all's good. The roof top tent stood up well in that wind,and packs away very nice. I hope the rear diff wasn't destroyed, and that you got home ok, cheers guys, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
@@simonablokeinthewoods hope the repair goes ok for you mate , and that your back on the road , and having new adventure 's soon . Kind regards, Stuart UK.
Great vid and love both you lunatics. Brings back many memories, not so much to do with camping but more with Land Rover mechanical difficulties in the inconvenient places. Happy days...
Every time I see that Land Rover, I have it stripped apart in the shop. It's on the hoist, getting the panls repainted, and looking sharp...then I decide that it's a Land Rover, and if one makes it too pretty, then it won't be the same. Lovely video mate!
Hi from Canada. I love Wales spent so much time there climbing and hiking. I just wonder if it would be possible to have actual camp sites like we have here all over Canada, firepits privacy e.c.t. I know there is land and space constraints but you would think maybe a farmer or land owner might consider it.
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. 🙂
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.
I also have the ALU CAB rooftop tent on my 110 which has endured some major cyclonic storms in West Australia. Great product and thanks for sharing your ideas.
I have a photo album of a Welsh camping trip labelled Wet, Windy, Wales but we had a great time. Your tent looks great and the food, yum. Thanks for sharing another good adventure.
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!!
Great video once again sir. That's beautiful, rugged terrain I like the additions to the Range Rover. The roof tent looks very well made. Have a great time.
Like your roof top tent you can your roof top tent when you and Andy are doing a great video together , you and your family take care and thanks for sharing a amazing video 👍🙂
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.
Good day! A greatly inspiring video. Also thanks for introducing Jason, certainly will have to check out his channel! All the best from Canada! Ken in Saskatoon
Great! Camped here with my daughter before doing Tryfan North Ridge and Glyder Fawr. Similar weather, but makes for an unforgettable experience. Still love camping at age 66. Best Wishes!
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?
They seem to be BOTH trips and maintenance videos! In America, in the early days of the automobile, there was a popular ditty: 'Get Out and Get Under (Your Automobile.)'
@@jamesellsworth9673 In the UK Land Rovers don't brake down so luckily we never have to get under them in the cold and wet. What Simon done in the video was just for the camera I'm sure.
Thanks David! I havnt been to the Bushcraft show before, might go one day - talking of maintenance, my rear diff is completely knackered - removed the rear prop and half shafts and limped home - waiting for a recon one to arrive now…😔
@@simonablokeinthewoods In a more modern vehicle you wouldn’t be able to remove bits and limp home. You’d be stuck waiting for someone with the diagnostic computer. All the best for you next Landy fix-up!
I love the old Landy setup as well. I’ve got an old 40 series Landcruiser troopy that I camp in sometimes. I really need to fit it out a bit like this.
Thanks for the nice video and glad that you had the weather. You were only 15 minutes from my house by the way and on my stomping ground. Really like your Land Rover set up with the tent, and everything else about it.
I love Land Rovers. Never driven one but they look so cool, like WW-2 North Africa. I have a Toyota 4x4 and it serves me well. Good job on the burgers. Enjoyed the video. Where I live in Georgia (USA) the Appalachian goes through part of my county. If you ever visit I know place with good beer.
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👍
totally not jealous of that roof tent 😂 all the mod cons. great trip.. cant wait till part 2
I wonder where he got the idea from Andy 😀
We love your roof tent too Andy 😉
why didnt you go with them
And the bloody tomato ketchup Andy!
I blame you! 😆
Solar panel ooooohhh fancy
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!
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.
A bloody brilliant time! Thanks again Simon. Looking forward to connecting again one day.
Yeah, try and get Simon in Algonquin for some portaging. 🛶😇
Thanks mate! Definitely! It was great to meet you and share a little adventure! A paddle next time perhaps? 😉🛶
Great video thanks for posting. I think you'd really enjoy the west of Ireland 🇮🇪 Stunning landscape with truly hospitable people.
Beautiful landscape. I really want to come to the UK, especially Scotland. That's where my ancestors are from.
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)
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.
Just subscribed - This video is surely one of the best stories of 2 tight friends overnight in the country, minimalist, easy cuz of that pop-up tent is jim-dandy fun to raise and lower too, plus all the plug-ins of modern camping today - as it should be - fully affordable, mostly just flat-out partyin' hardy too, that's half the fun, refreshing as can be, with virtual ownership rights to all the most wondrous scenery you survey AND quality time unsurpassed. Billionaires cant enjoy themselves this much, I'd bet because happiness isn't bought as much as pursued and these guys have and show here THE best life offers - and like the rest of us, just don't know: "It don't get no better than this." Congratulations for winning it all, imho. I'm stayin' tuned.
Ah, my favourite campsite in Snowdonia! Fond memories of preventing a tent from imploding in high winds - perfect Snowdonia weather too!
Beer in Cobdens?
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 😉
There is something magical about the sound of rain on canvas
Me too! Cozy and dry inside while the rain drums down on the canvas - almost magical!
@@simonablokeinthewoods I've been part of scouting since I was 8, I'm now 48 and still involved. The highlight of my year is laying in my tent, early morning while the scouts are asleep, listening to the rain.
Either that or the first brew by the campfire in the morning as the forest wakes up (I'm a very early riser)
I went sleeping outside in a thunderstorm in my hooped bivy and it was amazing. One of my best nights outside. Only 25 km away they needed Tanks to remove the mass of trees off the street...
GREAT VIDEO...What a nice rooftop tent...and your LAND ROVER...SUPER!!!
PS THANKS for taking us along SIMON👍❤️🙏
Hi Simon so happy to see you and your friend ❤️ it will be a great camp!
Simon as ever a truly down to earth delivery. Enjoyed that!
Thank you , Simon .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
You guys are living my dream
Great trip, beautiful country, the land of my ancestors. Thanks to you both ☮❤😎
In Wales we sing " land of my fathers" Wlad Fy Nhadau; National Anthem.😊
@@grywilliams8976 Thank you, I'll listen to that! 😎
Terrific to see the two of you in the same video. Fabulous scenery too. Looking forward to the next episode!
Love the intro song Simon !
Please use this one again :)) it’s such a lovely feel
In a world of bad news, your videos are a breath of fresh air.
Oh man, not jealous at all. 😋 Pretty darned cool. 🙂👍🏕️
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!
Oh wow what an awesome doubleheader. First Andy’s came up and I watch that now I’m watching new. Back to back enjoyment❤️
I learned so much from Jason's canoe building videos. Amazing to see you guys hang out 😀
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.
Thank you! Yes - I’ve removed the rear prop and half shafts until a recon one arrives 😔
Bleak and beautiful. Nowhere does bleak and beautiful like our little island.
Great again as usual ..How I love that Landrover .. It's getting better all the time.
What a fantastic set up!
What a sensational set up. You've done a great job with that defender. Well done. Very practical.
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.
What a great outdoors video..love this kind of thing
Wow boys your making me think I should have been with you I love the rooftop tent and to boot the grub looked great nice one boys
Simon a bloke on the roof! Epically stormy, great vlog as usual.
A beautiful place !
Thanks for sharing 🤝👍👏🏻🙏🙏🖐😀🙂. Watching from Vienna 🇦🇹Austria.
Take care 😀
Gorgeous country, can't wait to see the extended version of this trip. Looks like you experienced 4 seasons in one day !
Nice video, we loved the new car tent. You always keep your videos fresh. Waiting for part 2.
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... 👍🙂
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.
Always an absolute pleasure to watch* Thanks Sinom :-)
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.
Thank you for sharing Simon, you are an inspiration!
What a cracking adventure and great video quality as always, thanks Simon.
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!
Thanks for the most wonderful and enjoyable video. I used to be all over wales wild camping and mountain biking, brought back some lovely memories!
Hi Simon and Jason, thanks for another interesting video guys, it was a bit damp but you were smiling, so all's good. The roof top tent stood up well in that wind,and packs away very nice. I hope the rear diff wasn't destroyed, and that you got home ok, cheers guys, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Thanks Stuart!
The diff is b@££weed so it’s a recon one to fit 😔 we had a great time though! 😃
@@simonablokeinthewoods hope the repair goes ok for you mate , and that your back on the road , and having new adventure 's soon . Kind regards, Stuart UK.
Great vid and love both you lunatics. Brings back many memories, not so much to do with camping but more with Land Rover mechanical difficulties in the inconvenient places. Happy days...
Simon.... way cool roof tent. Looked great; warm and cozy! Looking forward to part II. Ax
Great new rooftop addition. You guys seem to have enjoyed yourselves thus far. Look forward to part 2.
Every time I see that Land Rover, I have it stripped apart in the shop. It's on the hoist, getting the panls repainted, and looking sharp...then I decide that it's a Land Rover, and if one makes it too pretty, then it won't be the same. Lovely video mate!
Gracias por el video, por acá en Bogota, colombia, también está lloviendo mucho.
Outstanding, living life to the fullest.
Fantastic roof tent Simon. Loved the fact that the weather didn't deter you and you still enjoyed your time there. ATB
Beautiful weather and trip 🤗👍
2 of my favourite you tubers in one place together, a double treat to see. Great job gents.
Hi from Canada. I love Wales spent so much time there climbing and hiking. I just wonder if it would be possible to have actual camp sites like we have here all over Canada, firepits privacy e.c.t. I know there is land and space constraints but you would think maybe a farmer or land owner might consider it.
Love the 110. I really miss mine I had some amazing adventures in it.
great video. i just love the setup of the landy. simple,functional, rustic and just superbly kitted out.
It's amazing, you inspire me for such trips;) Thanks for the great video. we are waiting for the continuation.
Nice! AluCab make a quality product and it looks good up on the Defender.
Wales looks beautiful, loving it and looking forward to the next part.
Thanks so much for sharing and waiting patiently for your next upload.👍
Apartment living in the Land Rover!!! Very nice setup with the roof tent. Great scenery. ATB
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. 🙂
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.
You should make the trip mate -definitely worth it! 👍
Wow There is a lot of room up there. I am impressed.!
Absolutely splendid video and trip there Simon. Thank you for taking us along.
👍👍
Awesome that land rover is super cool. The roof tent was a nice addition looked real nice.
I also have the ALU CAB rooftop tent on my 110 which has endured some major cyclonic storms in West Australia. Great product and thanks for sharing your ideas.
Such great food you cook out in the wilds !! Amazing
I have a photo album of a Welsh camping trip labelled Wet, Windy, Wales but we had a great time. Your tent looks great and the food, yum. Thanks for sharing another good adventure.
So excited for a new video and OMG NEW ROOF TENT!!! Looks amazing. I love camping in the rain, for some reason it’s weirdly relaxing.
Great video! Also loved your choice of background music for the traveling and hiking pieces of the film.
Hey Simon, fantastic to see you using one our Products and thank you for the link. Great video, Happy adventures.
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!!
Great video once again sir. That's beautiful, rugged terrain I like the additions to the Range Rover. The roof tent looks very well made. Have a great time.
The 'Great' British weather and a 'Great' British vehicle in the 'Great' British summertime...insert emoji here...
Looking forward to part two.
Like your roof top tent you can your roof top tent when you and Andy are doing a great video together , you and your family take care and thanks for sharing a amazing video 👍🙂
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.
Great adventure and I like that Land Rover
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!
HUGELY entertaining as always!!
Thanks for the ride along. I have seem more roof top tents this year than ever before.. Thinking on one for my van. I miss the big dog!
Good day! A greatly inspiring video. Also thanks for introducing Jason, certainly will have to check out his channel! All the best from Canada!
Ken in Saskatoon
brilliant, looking forward to the next episode. Take care. Glad you didn't get squished by your new tent.
Great! Camped here with my daughter before doing Tryfan North Ridge and Glyder Fawr.
Similar weather, but makes for an unforgettable experience.
Still love camping at age 66. Best Wishes!
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?
They seem to be BOTH trips and maintenance videos! In America, in the early days of the automobile, there was a popular ditty: 'Get Out and Get Under (Your Automobile.)'
@@jamesellsworth9673 In the UK Land Rovers don't brake down so luckily we never have to get under them in the cold and wet. What Simon done in the video was just for the camera I'm sure.
Thanks David! I havnt been to the Bushcraft show before, might go one day - talking of maintenance, my rear diff is completely knackered - removed the rear prop and half shafts and limped home - waiting for a recon one to arrive now…😔
@@simonablokeinthewoods In a more modern vehicle you wouldn’t be able to remove bits and limp home. You’d be stuck waiting for someone with the diagnostic computer. All the best for you next Landy fix-up!
I love the old Landy setup as well. I’ve got an old 40 series Landcruiser troopy that I camp in sometimes. I really need to fit it out a bit like this.
Just brilliant to watch good friends enjoying the good things in life . Bastards, Them burgers looked yummy .
Cool rooftop tent, doubles your sleeping accommodations.
Love that stormy Wales camping. Great video Simon !!!
Nice truck tent Simon. Looks good, can hardly wait for part #2...I know I'll never get to Wales so will enjoy it thru you. Thanks 👍😊
Great post. I've just fixed up a 300tdi 110 and trying to work out how to reinforce ready for a hammock. This is inspirational stuff :)
Thanks for the nice video and glad that you had the weather. You were only 15 minutes from my house by the way and on my stomping ground. Really like your Land Rover set up with the tent, and everything else about it.
Alu cab makes amazing products. I've always liked the idea of the Hannibal tents.👍🇨🇦
Cant wait, looks like a LOAD OF FUN Brother ✊🏼🧐!! Cheers from across the pond California 🇺🇸 🍻👊🏼😎🤙🏼
Great video love your overhead camp looks cosy
Great video as always! Can't wait to swe part II. Hope the knees hold out!
I love Land Rovers. Never driven one but they look so cool, like WW-2 North Africa. I have a Toyota 4x4 and it serves me well. Good job on the burgers. Enjoyed the video.
Where I live in Georgia (USA) the Appalachian goes through part of my county. If you ever visit I know place with good beer.
Wow! That Jason Eke love his films
You guys awesome 👏 doing good job just love it 😍 love to see more adventures in future Location is beautiful !
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👍
That looks great. Cool car and tent!
Looking forward to part 2.
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
Another cliff hanger ?? great vid mate thank-you.. awaiting part deux!!!!!!!