AWOKEN AT 4AM! Stealth Van Camping In The Woods

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  • Опубликовано: 25 сен 2023
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    VAN CAMPING GONE WRONG.. I had the scary fright of my life while van camping in the woods! This wasn't what I expected at 4am while stealth camping but thankfully it wasn't what I thought it was.. Before that scary experience though, I had a great trip in the Wye Valley visiting some beautiful National Trust locations. #vanlife #stealthcamping #campervan #camper #camping
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Комментарии • 309

  • @honestdelivery
    @honestdelivery 9 месяцев назад +19

    I have said it before and I'll say it again, these videos are brilliant. Thank you for you and Matty's positivity!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +3

      Glad your enjoying them mate and thank you for your support 🙂👍

    • @honestdelivery
      @honestdelivery 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@BrendanExploresalways do. I'm a definite subscriber as I'm sure you know!

    • @aquariusstarchild5156
      @aquariusstarchild5156 9 месяцев назад

      Hi take my son he's used to live getting out n about I watch u n matty and wish my son could so fhis .

    • @aquariusstarchild5156
      @aquariusstarchild5156 9 месяцев назад

      What u done ro the van is so kewl. Live your vids so much your adventures are awesome

  • @OutAndAbout-UK
    @OutAndAbout-UK 9 месяцев назад +7

    Kudos for the mental health chat Brendan! 👏 and yes those flippin packages!! 😫

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hopefully it helps someone 👍 and tell me about it lol. My biggest pet peeve when cooking lol

    • @OutAndAbout-UK
      @OutAndAbout-UK 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@BrendanExplores I’ll be honest I thought we were going ‘Brendan explodes’ at one point! 🤣

  • @tickettothestars7362
    @tickettothestars7362 9 месяцев назад +6

    You need to visit Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley, it's a really cool place, you can park overnight for a fiver , eat in the Anchor Inn and redeem your parking ticket towards your meal or entrance into the Abbey itself, then cross over the footbridge and walk to the Devils pulpit or find the 1KM Greenway Tidenham tunnel to walk through it! , check online to see if its open. From a fellow vanlifer here in South Devon, a good place to visit too🙃

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Your going to really enjoy next week's video then 😁👍 p.s it was beautiful and definitely a place I would visit again!

    • @tickettothestars7362
      @tickettothestars7362 9 месяцев назад +1

      Fab! Hope you enjoyed or enjoy it! Great stopover been there a few times, easy for me to get to , love the Butty batch ale too. If you ever visit Devon /Dartmoor I know of some good park ups and places to visit ! Give me a shout, 😃

  • @romeric69
    @romeric69 9 месяцев назад +8

    Matty was suffering "brown rain" from under cooked steak😂

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +2

      Quite possibly lol but it will be a taste he will never forget 😋

    • @deanbrown2015
      @deanbrown2015 9 месяцев назад

      You can eat stale raw (tartare) it won’t hurt you!! PES needs to stop worrying so much I know we’re all different but tell him to relax and think fuck it from time to time!! Interesting fact: Shakira actually visited the very same house you saw the dress in and it inspired her biggest hit👍🏻

  • @LoneWolfExplorer
    @LoneWolfExplorer 9 месяцев назад +5

    I just admit I was laughing my head off at that convo about Matty and his Mitchum bum 🤣😂😆

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Tell me about it 🤣🤣🤣 loved editing that bit lol

    • @LissaDeeDee
      @LissaDeeDee 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah me too, I was at work and laughing my head off looking like a complete nutter!! 😂

  • @js10596
    @js10596 2 месяца назад +1

    Wild really really works! It’s expensive though and doesn’t last long as in you would need to buy 2 refills in a month and they are currently around a fiver each but there is no pong with it at all and the flavours are lovely! Plus the benefits of no aluminium 👍🏽

  • @grossi46
    @grossi46 9 месяцев назад +4

    This was one of your best videos buddy. The humour was brilliant 😂👌

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Ahh thanks man 👍 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for leaving a comment 🙂

  • @LissaDeeDee
    @LissaDeeDee 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Brendan, brilliant video as always, this one gave me a great laugh as well. I discovered your channel a few months ago now and love watching your videos, I’m catching up on all of them! I usually like to watch after I’ve been at work all day and need a chance to unwind, your videos are perfect for that, I love seeing where you go and hearing your funny quips. The van set up is great, you’ve come a long way since the car camping days! You’re really enjoyable to watch so please keep up the good work, I look forward to you uploading a new one.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Hey Lisa 👋 glad your enjoying the videos and that's exactly what I hope for 🙂 glad you watch them to chill out to and relax 👍

  • @ZanyZoomers
    @ZanyZoomers 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love the friendship you both have ❤

  • @Holmesay112
    @Holmesay112 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another cracking video Brendan always look forward to these videos really makes my day!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Craig, glad it brightened your day buddy 🙂👍

  • @MummyJilly
    @MummyJilly 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant video. Hope Matty was ok. I’m off work with a stinking cold so a good old stealth video is perfect!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 🙂 yeh Matti is all good now thanks 👍

  • @ambientsleep7939
    @ambientsleep7939 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is another belting video you and Matty make great entertainment and fantastic vibe very relaxed.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 yeh we had a good laugh on this one 👍

  • @louisesymonds9963
    @louisesymonds9963 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, that’s my neck of the woods today. We often walk at bury ditches, Croft & Berrington. It was lovely to see inside as we don’t go in, having the dog. I’ll never look at the food centre in the same way again! Safe travels x

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 lovely place to walk and enjoy 👍. There's a memory for you when you next visit 🤣🤣

  • @21shubunkin
    @21shubunkin 3 месяца назад

    Listening to you guys it’s like being in the same room it’s great company you’re brilliant and you have a good voice

  • @heatherpalmer
    @heatherpalmer 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video totally enjoyed it xx 😘

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      That's great Heather, glad you liked it. Thank you for watching 🙂👍

  • @richardcwmason4492
    @richardcwmason4492 9 месяцев назад +1

    I like the positivity of your videos , look forward to watching more 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate, glad it brought a smile to your face 🙂👍

  • @stevesmonumentaladventure
    @stevesmonumentaladventure 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fair play for cracking on with the trip.. Cannot wait to see where you go next, Series one of monumental took me to the wye valley and it`s infamous wooded park up`s - I am pretty Immune to the park up signs, I have the opinion - They can`t actually ask you to move, it`s a cival matter, As long as you are polite and well informed you can park where you want..I think your getting better at ignoring the signs now. Great trip so far and I hope we see matti back soon :)

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Cheers mate and yeh the signs don't bother me now unless there is a penalty fine threatened which I hope isn't widely introduced one day

  • @Mikeecoman
    @Mikeecoman 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well said, same here- that's what makes us all just want to 'get-away' - great channel mate !

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks buddy, glad you feel the same 🙂 appreciate you leaving a comment 👍

  • @johnhewit3099
    @johnhewit3099 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another great vid Brendan. Glad the knock on the door wasn't any bother.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Cheers buddy and tell me about it, I was proper scared when it woke me up

    • @johnhewit3099
      @johnhewit3099 9 месяцев назад

      I bet it was mate. But a great feeling of relief after?

  • @Abeyptfc
    @Abeyptfc 9 месяцев назад +2

    Cracking video Brendan, the Ludlow toilets and the hammock, that’s twice in this video you’ve been touching cloth😂😂😂😂 Loving these wee trips and cooks❤

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it and I know! 🤣🤣 can't beat a posh toilet though 👍 definitely better than some grubby truck stop lol

  • @redditch11b
    @redditch11b 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love the vid. Hope Matti is all ok too buddy 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks mate and yeh he's good, spoken to him since and he's back on track 🙂

    • @redditch11b
      @redditch11b 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrendanExplores Good stuff 👍 Love it when you guys do videos together, You're both top blokes

  • @sandycummings7972
    @sandycummings7972 9 месяцев назад +1

    You two have the best giggles xxx

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeh we had a good laugh on this one 🤣👍

  • @arthurkettle3010
    @arthurkettle3010 9 месяцев назад

    Perfectly cooked Steaks and armpit sniffing 😂......
    and great to see Matty back....such a funny lad 👍😁

  • @Rickandhisvan
    @Rickandhisvan 9 месяцев назад +1

    I stayed at the scout campsite few years back just further down the track. Lovely place and many people use that car park for overnight stops.
    Great Vid.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Is that the campsite I mentioned in the video?

    • @Rickandhisvan
      @Rickandhisvan 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrendanExplores it's called Biblins. Go past the campsite you spoke about, where you parked there is a campsite through a barrier and down the track. It is right on the riverside.
      Great video...I just drove through your area yesterday, stunning place to live.

  • @rachaelgoodwin622
    @rachaelgoodwin622 9 месяцев назад +2

    Those ginger biscuits though 😍looked amazing 😂

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      And they tasted amazing as well 😋

  • @moocowtp
    @moocowtp 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video.,thank you

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching 🙂👍

  • @bigglestheflyboy
    @bigglestheflyboy Месяц назад

    One of the things I hear so much about is being woken up in the night by persons unknown.
    Did you know that you can buy a security alarm that sounds off as a large dog barking.
    It's activated, I assume, by a PIR sensor and gives the impression that there is a very nasty dog living inside the van with its owner.
    No self respecting bad guy is going to hang around for long in those circumstances!!

  • @colinhopewell8273
    @colinhopewell8273 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Brendan, out of all the channels I follow yours is the one I look forward to seeing the most!
    Bishops Castle on your list anytime soon?

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      That's brilliant to hear mate 🙂 glad I'm up there 👍. I actually did a camp in bishop's castle in my car camper lest year. I actually stated at Bury Ditches as well.

  • @discoequipmenthire
    @discoequipmenthire 9 месяцев назад +3

    Poor old Matty does seem to be plagued with poor health, he seems to have abandoned a few camps recently. Maybe it was worry about stopping overnight in a no overnight location that stopped him sleeping. Anxiety and overthinking things can be a real problem too and take many forms

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +2

      I agree mate, it can be very hard to rid yourself of anxiety once it's set in. Hope he finds a way to combat it in the future though 👍

    • @wanderingnowhere277
      @wanderingnowhere277 9 месяцев назад

      Listening to Om chanting via Spotify or RUclips etc is a good start . I've battled with my mental health since 2005 and found listening to Om chanting very useful .

  • @Ronaldosiu678
    @Ronaldosiu678 9 месяцев назад

    brendan is the best youtuber. he will make us enjoyed. love your videos from portugal

  • @simoncawkwell4120
    @simoncawkwell4120 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another belter of an episode. You and matty are a modern day stan and ollie 😂
    Was wetting myself when you were on the staircase and matty thought it wasnt to be used and the part about the wide hips 😂
    Quality entertainment as usual from bith of you. Dont change👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers mate 🙂 glad you enjoyed it 👍 we had a good laugh on this trip and I can't wait to show you what's coming next on the channel

  • @SimplyBurgerYT
    @SimplyBurgerYT 9 месяцев назад +1

    This video made me laugh so much keep them coming brendan!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Glad it made you laugh mate 🙂 thanks for leaving a comment 👍

  • @stephenmiller251
    @stephenmiller251 9 месяцев назад +1

    Quality video, had me in stitches. I def think the brown rain was forecast for Matty haha

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks mate and yes I think you might be right 🤣 he's much better now though thanks 👍

    • @stephenmiller251
      @stephenmiller251 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrendanExplores you and Matty should try some car camping trips up here in Scotland. Great hiking and you can pretty much camp wherever you want up here.

  • @wellers3429
    @wellers3429 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well done chaps! Great videos great banter matty and his well done steak had to be rectified

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 and absolutely, he's now on the right side lol

    • @TB----
      @TB---- 3 месяца назад

      ​@@BrendanExplores I guarantee you matty was being polite and will still prefer well done steak lol

  • @Jamie-nl2yv
    @Jamie-nl2yv 4 месяца назад

    Great video pal

  • @leec7306
    @leec7306 9 месяцев назад +1

    Me and a mate went for a steak in Spain earlier this year and he not impressed when I asked for mine well done. 😀.Great video again mate. Shame Matti didnt stop. He needs a van, that car can't be comfy. Hope hes doing ok. Take care both.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh no, not you as well? 🤣😉. Glad you enjoyed the video mate and yeh Matti is all good now, thanks for asking. He's got a good setup in the car but a van would be better for him

  • @samb5796
    @samb5796 4 месяца назад +1

    Got to be well done. I like mine dead and not moving hahaa

  • @daihatsudave6332
    @daihatsudave6332 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video again . I even googled that slang word and couldnt find it lol . Keep on camping

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      I know, I didn't think it was a real name for it 😂😂. Glad you enjoyed the video mate 👍

    • @daihatsudave6332
      @daihatsudave6332 9 месяцев назад +1

      Always . Nice to have a fellow salopian on the youtube

  • @ewanstevenson
    @ewanstevenson 9 месяцев назад +2

    10:00 Probably not your genre, but you missed a great a capella moment there with The Worzels' 'I Am A Cider Drinker'!
    Also, do you need a phrase book when you're round Matti's house, with all his Matti-isms? Are all his family like that? 😂

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Damm I could of broke out a song there couldn't I! Need to be more on my game in future 😂. I might start a notebook and have to fact check all of his sayings I think lol

  • @df9177
    @df9177 9 месяцев назад +2

    You've got to come back across the border into Wales to do and overnighter since we've had the 20mph come in. Drive around the villages and towns to see how nobody has a clue what speed to do. Try it and you'll see what I mean.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh yeh.. that's ridiculous that is. Can't believe they introduced that rule.. all they had to do really was tighten up the enforcement around 30mph as most accidents in 30mph zones are from people speeding. Going to be hard to drive anywhere in Wales now

    • @df9177
      @df9177 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrendanExplores You've got to do a day out driving in Wales. Love to see your comments when your satnav says 30mph, the road sign says 20mph but there is still a huge 30mph painted on the road. Then again depends which side of the road your on, one side might b 20mph but the other side is still at 30mph.

  • @DCD12
    @DCD12 9 месяцев назад +4

    Fair play to your mental health mention 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +3

      When they proposed the collaboration, it was a brilliant way to support the channel and hopefully help someone who needs support 🙂👍

    • @DCD12
      @DCD12 9 месяцев назад +1

      Top man

  • @adamtoutdoors6390
    @adamtoutdoors6390 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video matey. Steak must be blue for me. Bit of english mustard 👌. Nice cheap night at a campsite but not at a campsite. 😂😂
    ATB Adam 🤜💙🤛

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers mate 👍 oh your at the opposite end to Matti then lol. Yeh that campsite was beautiful, can't believe it was completely free 🤣

  • @Pootz1000
    @Pootz1000 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brendan, thank you.
    My daughter has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety for about 5 years now following being bullied at school.
    She then suffered with bulimia because of this and then after she beat the eating disorder (thanks to counselling) she did her degree and masters degree while still suffering with her MH.
    He partner then passed away by his own hand which made her spiral again and shes still not had any help regarding her mental health.
    Im going to try these guys and hopefully they can help her.
    Thank you for your videos. They add a bit of light where otherwise it would be dark.
    BTW, badminton is nothing like tennis, the winner is the first person to reach 21 but must win byv2 points otherwise you keep playing until someone wins. If you get to 29 points each then its the first person to reach 30 regardless of the 2 point gap
    A point is scored on each serve and the winner of tha point serves next.
    Stay safe

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Really sorry to hear about your daughter's situation ❤️. Bullying can be horrible and set you off on a dark path in life. It's only been in the last 5-6 years that I've started to grow in confidence since being bullied myself. I hope BetterHelp works for her and can provide her with some support 🙏. Thanks for the I fo regarding Badminton as well 🙂 might start playing it a bit more 👍

    • @Pootz1000
      @Pootz1000 9 месяцев назад

      @BrendanExplores thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.
      Luckily I worked in the mental health field so have a decent understanding of how to help her but she still needs counselling which hopefully she'll get eventually.
      Give badminton a go. It's great fun, especially if you join a club.
      I started at school, joined a club and then played for my county.
      Unfortunately I'm too old and knackered now lol

  • @mharixx
    @mharixx 9 месяцев назад +2

    I think poor matties had a squeaky bum due to the signs. Being a stickler for the rules is one thing, but having your steak well done ? Pure sacrilege. Looking forward to next week lads 😂👍🏼

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      I think you might be right lol glad you enjoyed the video mate 🙂👍

  • @louisecoupland
    @louisecoupland 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video 😊 I hate that with pre packed food x

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Louise 👍 yeh it's my number one pet hate about plastic wrapped food

  • @Whatsthestorytoday
    @Whatsthestorytoday 9 месяцев назад +2

    Matty theres no point in eating a quality steak if its well done . So well done for trying it medium . 👏

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Absolutely! Couldn't agree more mate 👍 he's been turned now thankfully 🤣🙂

    • @Whatsthestorytoday
      @Whatsthestorytoday 9 месяцев назад +1

      @BrendanExplores I was a chef for 25 years, and I refused to cook a steak well done . Often got moaned at, but gotta stick with your principles 😆 😆

    • @TB----
      @TB---- 3 месяца назад

      I find it bizarre that people try to force bloody steak on those that don't want it. I've always ate well done steak from my local steak house and it's always succulent and tender. Must be doing something wrong if well done comes out as boot leather. I did try a medium once, I didn't enjoy it and I had a dodgy stomach for 2 days, felt really sick and it ruined my meal and weekend. Not everyone can stomach eating blood.

  • @Skittledikk
    @Skittledikk 9 месяцев назад +1

    wow! 1 0.5% beer each? Dont go overboard lads. Jeeez!

  • @iancash4129
    @iancash4129 9 месяцев назад +2

    Quality mate 👌

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂👍

    • @iancash4129
      @iancash4129 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrendanExplores defo reckon yrs and ads ventures are the best watch on here mate

  • @duncancameron9734
    @duncancameron9734 9 месяцев назад

    I hope that's the limit to the sniffing guys. Prefer the singing lol. Another great video mate.

  • @andrewgilbride7546
    @andrewgilbride7546 9 месяцев назад +2

    Perhaps a couple of cheap walkie talkies would help Matty’s anxiety?

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Not a bad idea to be fair. It would certainly help mine that's for sure lol

  • @paulnicoll-lr1gm
    @paulnicoll-lr1gm 9 месяцев назад

    Planning a trip to Normandy France in my Grand Scenic as accommodation is going through the roof for the 80 th Anniversary of D-DAY ,THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR TIPS ;).(FROM WELSHPOOL)

  • @tomknight3726
    @tomknight3726 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Brendan you should get some wooden blocks to put under the back wheels just to raise it for sleeping . great video as always

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Good idea mate 👍 I've got some leveling blocks but they are a bit bulky, could do with something smaller really 🙂

    • @tomknight3726
      @tomknight3726 9 месяцев назад

      Something like a scaffolding board double up doesn't need to be very long would work well

  • @pkelso05
    @pkelso05 3 месяца назад

    I would love to be able to take day trips to explore castles. Don't have them here, across the pond.

  • @mattisadventures
    @mattisadventures 9 месяцев назад +4

    This was a bit Brokeback Valley... For everyone asking, i am fine 🙏

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +2

      It certainly was with the sniffing armpits mate lol. Glad your feeling better and always remember I'm just a phone call away 👍

    • @LissaDeeDee
      @LissaDeeDee 9 месяцев назад

      Glad all is ok Matti but I think you made Brendan almost have another ‘poo related incident’ when you knocked on that van door in the middle of the night!!

  • @DDLovett
    @DDLovett 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thats reminds me if a friend who asked fir a well dine steak in a pub.
    The guy in the next table asked for a well done steak a few minutes before we ordered.
    When his came it was a tiny bit pink inside.
    My very large irish friend demanded to see the chef.
    When the timid chef appeared my friend asked if he thought the pink steak was well done. .the chef said "Yes sir"
    My friend replied with a loud deep "When you cook mine. When you think you have cooked it...... Cook the fecker again"
    When it finally arrived, it was like a meat biscuit.
    P.s. Hope Matty is doing ok.
    He is a lovely bloke.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Dammm.. he may as well of ordered a leather boot 🤣. Yeh Matti is doing much better now 👍

  • @jgrav1205
    @jgrav1205 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic vid Brendan… mattys laugh when you guessed his steak creased me up 😂…. As for anti perspirant.. Right guard…but only the Sport (orange) or clean (blue) fragrances … Nothing comes close to these… The ‘Clean’ fragrance is very close to ‘old spice’ which a discerning Gentleman like you would enjoy 😉 😂…

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks for the deodorant tip 👍 always looking for ways to stop my puts wiffing on a camp 🤣🤣

  • @roxanneforsberg1877
    @roxanneforsberg1877 14 дней назад

    I don't need my cow mooing!😂

  • @ZanyZoomers
    @ZanyZoomers 9 месяцев назад

    I used Mitchum on my boat trips. It’s has lots of fragrances now, like a talcum powder smell… it works very well, solid not spray.

  • @carrieboultby7516
    @carrieboultby7516 3 месяца назад

    Bacon packet opening - get a knife & split it open, then put it in a sealable food bag to help it keep fresh, if there's any left over...

  • @HeyMyNameIsSid
    @HeyMyNameIsSid 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant vlog lol

  • @user-gx4qo7ef1u
    @user-gx4qo7ef1u 3 месяца назад

    😂 you need to breath your venting over package not opening easy then you drop bacon lol but you did make me laugh ❤

  • @Whatsthestorytoday
    @Whatsthestorytoday 9 месяцев назад +1

    Croft castle built 1055 . Didnt think for one minute it was that old . You was only 500 years out bren 😂😂

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Wow, that is a lot older than I thought it was. It's been beautiful maintained

  • @Val-13
    @Val-13 7 месяцев назад +1

    I won’t eat steak unless it’s WELL DONE! I can never get it well done unless it’s at home👍🏻

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  7 месяцев назад

      Oh no... 😂 Each to their own I guess 👍

  • @Jalandhara24
    @Jalandhara24 4 месяца назад +1

    That was ted bundy on the door😂😂

  • @chuckylamb4398
    @chuckylamb4398 4 месяца назад

    Well done for me too!!

  • @roxanneforsberg1877
    @roxanneforsberg1877 14 дней назад

    I ONLY eat well done! I agree with Matty! Hehehehe!

  • @rebenaq4506
    @rebenaq4506 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another good video. I laughed at the pictures with the same face with different wigs ... you are right !!! Where did you get that fab pan from that flips!!!! Is it cast iron????

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Every time I go to an old national trust property, I see that same face lol. That pan is called a ridgemonkey and I have a link to the exact one I use in my video description 🙂👍

  • @ZanyZoomers
    @ZanyZoomers 9 месяцев назад

    Watching this on mental health awareness day….

  • @RandomnessNI
    @RandomnessNI 9 месяцев назад +2

    I had the bacon rant just yesterday 😂😂

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Most annoying thing about breakfast mate 🤣🤣

  • @donitaforrest9064
    @donitaforrest9064 4 месяца назад

    If i were you, I would invest in a "cloak of invisibility" - a cheap 'black' fleece blanket or throw - to drape over your front seat cooler, or other valuables in the cab.

  • @unusualaquariumecosystems5805
    @unusualaquariumecosystems5805 9 месяцев назад +1

    RE your sleeping, take a spirit level then use it to decide which end of the bed to lay your head on..

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Good shout 👍 I like to have a headrest though and I use my back doors for that as my head will fall off the end 🤣🤣

  • @Devlin666.
    @Devlin666. 9 месяцев назад +1

    😂😂 love videos like this

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Nice one 👍 glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @beautifuldreamer3991
    @beautifuldreamer3991 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hmmmm maybe you need to get a full head Halloween skull mask.then when someone knocks on your door and you look out at hem they see the skull...💀

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  7 месяцев назад

      Not a bad shout at all! 🤣🤣🤣 Might give my next camp buddy a fright in the night lol

  • @mark_your_adventures90
    @mark_your_adventures90 9 месяцев назад +2

    haha 🤣 this was a right laugh on about the deodrants and stuff! I always used lynx as a teen but have used sure since and it's nice when you first put it on and for a few hours but it defintely doesn't last the time it states it will if you're at work or doing something to get sweaty does it 😅 I'm also glad you converted matti in his steak choices too! Shame he had to go home but I look forward to your next part to this trip as always!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Mark, glad it made you smile 🙂 yeh the test failed, I did start to stink lol. Matti is now a steak convert lol

  • @gabrielletanner5339
    @gabrielletanner5339 4 месяца назад

    I thought opening things was a problem because i was old, but thanks to you realise it's not...😅

    • @RupertReynolds1962
      @RupertReynolds1962 4 месяца назад

      My answer is "Don't go to supermarkets and buy plastic packs of food. Do some research, find a village or market town, then buy bacon from a butcher's shop, or fish from a fishmonger's, and fruit and veg from a fruit and veg shop.
      Supermarkets are warping the whole supply chain."
      /me climbs off the soap box :-)

  • @TheTrev53
    @TheTrev53 5 месяцев назад

    Just watched this and without checking all the comments I don’t know if someone has told you Adnams is brewed in Southwold, Suffolk 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

  • @heatherpalmer
    @heatherpalmer 9 месяцев назад +1

    Saving this for tonight so I can watch in bed with the lights out epic 👌💯🍳xx

  • @davidhickey8152
    @davidhickey8152 2 месяца назад

    You need to install 360 cameras outside on your van

  • @BruceLauderdale
    @BruceLauderdale 9 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t know about the rules, but the fastest speed a shuttlecock has been recorded at is 493km/h (306m/h)

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Damm... wouldn't want one of them to the head lol

  • @MummyJilly
    @MummyJilly 9 месяцев назад +1

    Mitchum is really good. But it’s expensive. You can get a pink one. I’m suffering with hot flushes - it’s my age! So a good deodorant is a must.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Yeh I think I'll go back to mitchum 👍

  • @beautifuldreamer3991
    @beautifuldreamer3991 7 месяцев назад +1

    Correct term.....Do our thing...😂

  • @sallymurray2147
    @sallymurray2147 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video brendan poor you being scared because of matty even I understand why he did that if he wanted to go home your steak and chips looked really nice those two places you went to looked good never been there though

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Sally, yeh it frightened the life out of me lol. The steak and chips were gorgeous 😋👌 and those two national trust places are conveniently placed within 5 miles of eachother which is great 👍

  • @lisasweller6711
    @lisasweller6711 4 месяца назад

    I use degree. I don't smell at all for 72 hours and poss8bly longer. Menopausal too so sweating is awful. Degree helps alot and they make it for men as well. I hear that new one the lady Dr made works really well. Lume is the name.

  • @HeyMyNameIsSid
    @HeyMyNameIsSid 9 месяцев назад +1

    COVID buggered me up. I broke down in front of the manager unexpectedly. 6 months later I'm ok lol.well still on tablets but happy happy happy

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeh it really messed with my head as well mate. Hurt me far more than the physical effects ever did when I eventually caught it. Glad to hear your on the right track now though👍

    • @HeyMyNameIsSid
      @HeyMyNameIsSid 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@BrendanExplores aye was talking about it today with a colleague who is going through it. Best thing to do is talk to someone and then chill and find out what helps. For me I watched beach walks on RUclips then all you guys doing travel stuff lol

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@HeyMyNameIsSid yeh RUclips really helped me as well mate to be fair and I'm glad watching the videos helped you also 🙂

    • @HeyMyNameIsSid
      @HeyMyNameIsSid 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@BrendanExplores cheers man well if I see u about I'll buy u a steak 🥩 or a 🍺

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@HeyMyNameIsSid that's very kind of you buddy 👍

  • @user-yd9wc7lz2b
    @user-yd9wc7lz2b 2 месяца назад

    How did they get through a door in that dress!!😂😂❤❤

  • @beanybury
    @beanybury 9 месяцев назад +1

    I was like Matti I always had well done until I went to Miller and Carter 2 years ago and the server recommended I had medium rare on my fillet steak and omg its like butter sliding down ya neck I will never go back to well done ever again.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeh I happy Matti has his steak medium rare on this adventure 👍. I think it changed his life lol

  • @livinginthelight333
    @livinginthelight333 9 месяцев назад +3

    haha, you're a well done man arnt ya? lol If I saw that on Tinder I'd swipe Left not Right! I like mine med rare. More than that and it's going to the birds.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +2

      😂😂😂 absolutely swipe left lol. Has to be medium rare 😋👌 glad I brought him from the dark side lol

    • @livinginthelight333
      @livinginthelight333 9 месяцев назад +1

      only a vegan would want it well done lol@@BrendanExplores

  • @gabrielletanner5339
    @gabrielletanner5339 4 месяца назад

    Washing. .there is such a thing as "wet wipes" that are flushable.😅

  • @grahamseward112
    @grahamseward112 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great video..... however only a crazy person eats ginger biscuits without a cup of tea.....come on man how do you even do that!? 😊

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      That's very true lol. We should be ashamed 🤣. Maybe I'll get a ginger tea for Matti next time as well 😉👍

  • @kenh3344
    @kenh3344 3 месяца назад

    Question please help. What make is your double grill pan . How much . And from where. Looks a bit of interesting kit I would like a to acquire. Thank you.

  • @Manc_adventures
    @Manc_adventures 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cooking in the van on a dry day, get a table outside. Keep the smells at bay

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +2

      Matti was already anxious about this particular spot, if I set up camp, I think he would of gone home a lot sooner than he did lol. Hopefully his nerves can calm down for the next one he's on 👍🤞

  • @GoodOnYerMate
    @GoodOnYerMate 9 месяцев назад +1

    Croft and Berrington been to both a few times. Croft has some really ancient trees on one walk. Did you get NT permission to do drone shots or did you risk it? I know the NT don't normally allow. By the way Adnams is from Southwold in Suffolk, my neck of the woods. As for mental health I've been there, off work for months, councilling and meds, still on them. Great shout out there Brendan well done. Hope Matti is OK. Great video just love the laughs😂 Take care both of you.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it mate and yeh croft and berrington were brilliant 🙂. Ahhh Matti thought it was from Norfolk, I'll have to update him 👍. Glad your on the road to recovery now mate, it's been a challenging few years for sure

  • @petercollins1104
    @petercollins1104 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brendan what's your thoughts on the hover x1... I think it would be an ideal tool for when you're hiking.. No more camera and selfie stick just hands free filming

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Hey Peter 👍 I'll actually be incorporating a test and review of the hover X1 in my next video. Your right, it could definitely help me film some shots that wouldn't be possible on a solo camp 🙂

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe 9 месяцев назад +1

    I had to laugh about your peaceful night after 2 I've recently had! I was overnighting at a lovely spot in my car camper, high above the Fraser River here in BC. At 1am, I was awoken by party animals!! Not the 2 legged kind though! There were at least 3 raccoons climbing all over my car roof and hood! The scampering a thumping going on!!! I finally used the key fob to unlock and lock the car doors, which triggered the lights to flash and horn to toot. Then they hurriedly scampered off the roof by sliding off the back! Too funny! Then, last night, I was awoken by some rodent chewing on something in my dash. Had to start the car to get rid of that one, as it wouldn't listen to my banging and yelling. LOL!
    Poor Mattie. Hope he can get a van or bigger car soon!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow! That would absolutely terrify me! Fair play for saying calm and collected. I've suggested a van to him but he loves his car too much lol. Hopefully he can get a van soon though

  • @williamrusk1675
    @williamrusk1675 6 месяцев назад

    I just saw your video and thought I would tell you I worked in construction in southern Arizona temps well over 100 degrees and I used Degree deodorant as well as most of the guys I worked with. We say there's nothing better.

  • @steve_and_lolas_hikes
    @steve_and_lolas_hikes 9 месяцев назад +1

    With badminton to play for service. You can only win a point if you're serving and you play to 21.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow, I didn't know you played to that many points. I quite enjoy badminton as well 🙂

    • @steve_and_lolas_hikes
      @steve_and_lolas_hikes 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrendanExplores I used to play a lot......loved it. Too old and decrepit now 😂

  • @21shubunkin
    @21shubunkin 3 месяца назад

    I said Mitchamsjust as you said Mitchams however linx is lush. Is there any of linx that lasts that long

  • @unusualaquariumecosystems5805
    @unusualaquariumecosystems5805 9 месяцев назад +1

    You had a lot of sweat cooking indoors, I'd take it outside or create a extraction fan setup.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад

      Surprisingly, having the doors open does just the trick 🙂👍

  • @j5ha157
    @j5ha157 9 месяцев назад

    Adnams are actually from Suffolk, getting the two mixed up is sacrilege 😂

  • @chrism3701
    @chrism3701 9 месяцев назад +1

    Dashcam needs the SD card formatting. My Wife has the same dashcam, and the same issue's 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  9 месяцев назад +2

      Ahhh right, you sir are a life saver 👍 thanks for the tip 🙂