Hello sir Giles this is your friend in Arizona David I wanted to let you know I just get a shot in the arm every time I see you with all your natural fiber tents and all that and you're not getting any constant sleep you are a trooper. Something I never see any obvious bushcrafters still is eat fruit only once never say the other night I watch about 45 different bushcrafters. I've learned so much from survivalist minimalist and truck camping. I've got to bug once I get my vehicle even if it's just the car I will be car camping and taking a little small hikes I have asthma it has been bothering me as of late. You are a true inspiration Mr Binyon. Your friend David
Thank you so much David for your lovely comment, it gives me positivity. Fingers crossed you get out soon with a vehicle camp. Meantime you can start preparing - it’s half the fun sometimes!!! Hoping your asthma isn’t too bad - I hope the warm drier conditions you get in Arizona are beneficial to that kind of health issue. Take care, keep safe Budd 👍
How refreshing, a channel that is simple, enjoyable and not raving about the latest expensive gear. New subscriber and look forward to more adventures with you. Thank you, stay safe Jack
Nailed it Giles, absolute belter 👊🏻💥 I have a few pals around the UK and around the world I am sharing your channel with - you deserve more subs with your easy going, simple and enjoyable camps. Good luck to you Sir 💪🏻 All the best, Paul 🙏🏻
Just found this one, excellent. Took me back to my scouting days, bedding one wool blanket and pins, all cooking wood fires and one pot, all kit canvas ex military. We would camp for week or so, all of us ten, eleven year old boys,. them were the days, ha ha.
Thanks for watching and that interesting comment William. Yeah, I remember too the large canvas patrol tents and wood fire cooking. And I think the ‘Old style’ gear can still hold some ‘romance’ for all ages today ! 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon Hi William and Giles - this comment made me laugh and spit out my morning coffee! I am a Scout Leader for a local Troop, and if I were to show them of how Scouting used be done in the good old days, they wouldn't believe me! These days each child comes camping with the latest sleeping bag, roll mats (sometimes inflatables (!) and often the duvet from their bed, and pillows. I would love to give them the experience of camping in winter with minimal gear, but Scouting policies don't allow for that kind of thing anymore, sadly, and although 'green field camping' is still something that can be done, with latrines dug out by the Scouts before the tents go up, it's hard for Leaders to get the licence to support it, but we do our best with what we have these days. I recently joined a new Troop (well, they're a Patrol of 6 Scouts to be honest, with 6 more Cubs coming up in October) and have had a lot of difficulty persuading the Committee (and parents, and the Scouts actually) that camping in October is the norm, not the exception. But the compromise is for them to camp in a small grassed area behind another Troop's Scout Hut, so if the weather turns foul they can make their ways indoors! Needless to say, I might accidently lose the keys to the Scout hut so we have to be outside, but we'll see (safeguarding / duty of care, and all that!) I believe that Scouting is about the developing character of our young people, and I feel it will take some convincing that camping with minimal gear, hiking for miles and setting up in a woods or in a field somewhere is exactly that - character building! These days we can't take Scouts off camping just anywhere, it has to be in an official Scout camp with toilet facilities (which kind of makes sense considering we are co-ed - boys and girls in Scouting, which is a very good thing!). For myself, the kind of minimalist camping you do Giles is right up my Straße; and when I can, I escape to a small bit of woodland and camp with a tarp (however I confess to using a bivvy bag too), but I think next time I'm following your example Giles! Keep 'em coming good sir, it's an inspiration to all of us - and a welcome escape for us poor sods who are chained to an office desk, albeit the kitchen table at home, Monday to Friday! Thanks Giles, you're keeping the flame alive for us all - and if it inspires just one of us to follow your example, every mile you tramp, every damp and cold night, and every annoying root or branch you sleep on is worth it to us all. SUBSCIBE folks, and support this fantastic channel. BTW, reckon a few other You Tubers who provide us all with wonderful wild camping and hiking videos and content could learn a thing or two from you!
@@tonygoring4704 thank you so very much Tony. A fascinating comment and insight into the difficulties of getting young people to have real adventure in a modern world. But also the kind and high praise which I am honoured to receive but really do not deserve because I’m just having fun !!! I can only imagine your frustration at what has become, from what you describe, perhaps an overly cautious approach to things like camping. Sadly this approach I think encroaches many aspects of peoples lives and work these days. And that’s not to say that anyone should condone taking unnecessary risks, but that we must accept that everything which is challenging and therefore deeply satisfying, will have an element of risk. For yous guys in ‘the front line’ of trying to balance and, moreover, persuade parents (and children) that with correct equipment and control, these usually minuscule risks are so worth the benefits that the young people will reap from your and others hard work. And okay, it may also involve occasional discomfort and perhaps learning experiences along the way - but that’s just part of the show. The most satisfying things in life invariably contain challenges. I hope you manage to get your Troop on a few meaningful adventures. Sounds to me as if you can’t - no one can. Good luck and thx again 👍
Good morning Giles, have just discovered your channel, great viewing. Appreciate the way you keep it simple and try to stick to old principles when possible, good to see. There is something very haunting about old an partially forgotten railway lines, all of that movement and energy at one time now laid dormant, it must have been an enormous effort to dig out all of the earth and would have been quite a spectacle no doubt. Amazing to think all of the journeys made on it now long since past. All best.
Thank you very much for your kind comment. And yes, it seems a waste to just let all the hard work become derelict but I suppose they call that progress 😐thx again 👍
Great videos m8 I’ve been waiting long time for someone from U.K. to do these sort of videos with natural materials and open fire, they all say it can’t be done in our environment,well it did in the past and it obviously does now, keep them coming please your a breath of fresh air 👍👍
Thank you for your very kind comment Mick. And I picked up on your other reply re using fire and larger shelter to cope in a colder and wetter environment than here (S England). I suppose we must keep pushing the boundaries to see what is doable but still (hopefully) not too uncomfortable 👍
@@gilesbinyon yes i did unlike today the idot box and phones didnt rule your life you got out and did stuff, hell i had old canvas fishing umbrella about 45 inch and if you remember the old wind breaks with wooden posts at the coast. i had two off them no poles and just put up brolly added wind breaks around edge with cut wood and that was my tent. a tarp i had a hammock or if sleeping on ground i had couple pillow casses i stuffed. mind you i use catty now and miss more than i hit so wouldnt hunt with one now, also we had so much wild food back then as more hedges and woods and copses.
@@gilesbinyon if you go my youtube channel just made video on the lamps i used, no idea if you intrested or not but as i mentioned them to you and no idea how pm a picture of them i just made video ruclips.net/video/5OxnaE4RypM/видео.html
I only found out about you yesterday ( Thursday 12/1/23 ) and have sibscribed great videos. You are like an English KENNETHKRAM into nature and getting on with it all the best mate
I'm new to your channel, and going through your videos right now. Love the way you arrange your camp. That screen behind (or in front of) the fire is really smart, it serves a lot of purposes. May copy that in one way or another!
@@MrSharpe95 thx and that’s a good point. I need to try it in the garden. Not sure how deep the holes need to be - the ground around here can be absolutely saturated with flints and digging very difficult 😐👍
There is Leave No Trace, and then there is Leave No Trace (Binyon Standard)...Outstanding job again Giles! Thanks for replying on your gaiters on another video. I have picked up a pair myself, although I went for the '90's mvp version (please don't judge me!). Love your content. Keep it up. 😁👌
Wow only 2litres of water. That's impressive really. Amazing thing is that's still 20% of your 10kg pack. Alot of people forget how heavy water is. Another great video mate 👍
Thanks very much for that Dan. Yes, i I can get by on 2L but may need to supplement it in the summer (🍻🍺 - essential hydration etc). Also nearly half the water is carried on my belt so eases the pack weight 👍thx again 👍
@@moorshound3243 wow, I agree - 6 litres is pretty big/heavy. Then again he/she may be well capable of hiking all day with a heavier pack …… ‘horses for courses’ I suppose 😳👍
@@gilesbinyon I'll never forget one time sat in a storm drain nursing a bad ankle, I said I wonder what our water situation is like, after some rummaging my buddy said is this enough & out of his pack came 3 big 2 litler coke bottles full of water, I couldn't believe it was me with the busted ankle & not him? He is a big bloke who prides himself on carrying the most weight, we did an over nighter once I couldn't even lift his pack it was like 38kg or something stupid.
Heavy rain! Apparently your shelter kept you dry. I was wondering about how well that arrangement would work. There is a section of old railway in central Wisconsin that has been turned into a hiking trail. It’s about 20 miles long and has four tunnels along the way. One of the tunnels is a mile long. It was a nice hike.
Crikey !!! A tunnel a mile long which you can hike through - sounds great. Not enough old railway lines have been converted into trails here in the UK I think. We have so many around the country side too. And they really lend themselves to cycling being generally reasonably straight and flat 👍
One other thing I’ve done, is use a bed of dry leaves or grass several inches thick under a sleeping tarp to keep you up off the ground. Something like that under the part of your shelter you lay on might help smooth out the uneven ground and keep you warmer and more comfortable. Just a thought. 😊
Thanks again Steven. And yeah, that’s a great thing to do and I should really consider making the effort to do it sometimes during colder weather. Cheers 😊👍
Nice to see a UK based uploader, when people said it was Not possible to do it in our country confused me. So Romans, Saxon, Norman's, Danes all used holiday Inn? The only problem would be clean safe water in my opinion because most rivers have to much chemicals from farms and sewage
@@gilesbinyon the waterways, streams an rivers are the lifeblood of the country. I thought for ages that damage to that is totally stupid, for water, fowl an fish habitat. Apart from wales, lake district and Scotland where water is safe. Keep up the good work mate, your doing a cracking job.
Thanks Sarah and I think you’re right - if the world ever turns it’s back on plastics electronic devices will probably be the last to go non-plastic! 😕
RUclips just sent me a notification that it suggested I should watch your video, so whatever you have done has triggered the algorithm.. I took the suggestion and subscribed 👍🍻
Thank you very much for the update Bulldog Badger. And thx for subscribing. I’m not sure why you got notified - I don’t really understand these things. But thank you for your support 👍
@@gilesbinyon I think you made the youtube gods happy and now they are promoting you by suggesting your videos to people who already watch camping videos
3rd one I've watched today! Only half a blanket! Awesome. Just a thought, would you consider a wool coat instead of the half blanket. I've just bought a 100% pure new wool Harris Tweed coat for the grand sum of £8 from a second hand shop. I intend giving it a try as my main covering, plus can wear it too lol.. Not for awhile yet as recovering from surgeries.. It's a really thick coat but also, wearing it would be easier than carrying it in the pack, but obviously would need to slow the pace, so might not work for you. Just a thought though..
Thanks again Mally. Well done with the coat - second hand shops can be a great source of affordable non-synthetic gear (I’ve had success with wool blankets). A woollen coat would double as a small blanket but, as you say, quite a bulky item to carry when not being worn. Wishing you a speedy recovery from surgery in time for spring camping 👍
I tried to replicate your base sleeping set up in my garden (with the addition of a roll mat). Just got too cold and uncomfortable on the back and had to come in at 4.30am. You’re made of tough stuff!
Thanks Lex. Sometimes the forest floor is not as cold as bare earth or grass because it usually has air trapping debris (twigs and leaves). Also did you have a fire beside you and/or was it a particularly cold night - may be worth another go ? Good luck 👍
Lovely little film last night pal. .very refreshing.ile binge watch your films as soon as ime able I have subscribed thankyou for taking the time to make them 😎😁
Nice one, I like your style. Your pack would have to be a bit bigger (and heavier) if you were camping in the west highlands, it tends to be a touch wetter up here. ATB
Have you watched kusk bushcraft he’s from Canada and he does minus 30 with wool blanket and small pack like yourself, you might be surprised the power of fire and how minimal you can go👍
@@orraman5427 understand that and I’d take bigger tarp and ventile jacket, as long as you got the fire to keep warm and dry gear out and right camp location it can be done and was before synthetics came along, fire is key, look up Paul smith bushcraft he’s from Scotland
Great channel, subscribed! In answer to your question about tree guards; those ones are not biodegradable but biodegradable versions are available and the Woodland Trust committed to only using those from the beginning of this year in their woodlands. There is also the Forestry Plastics Working Group which includes a number of forest trusts, which is looking to eliminate single use plastics in all UK woodland as soon as possible. In my opinion they're really late on implementing this, but at least it's a start.
Thank you very much for your kind comment Paul. And also for that information. It’s good to know things are starting to go the right way. But as you say - should have been done years ago 😐
Thank you for your great video, I had to laugh at your comment on coconut oil, it's what I use, we had some very hot weather here in British Columbia last summer, for the first time it hit 50 degrees C or 122 F it was the first time ever, the coconut oil leaked and destroyed my sleeping bag, so make sure to pack the oil right!
Thank you very much for your kind comment Greg. Whoa ! 50C ! I heard yous guys have had some extremes of weather in the last 12 months (hot and cold/snow/ice). But what you said sounds crazy and quite scary. Camping Canada all year will be the ultimate test methinks ?!?! Keep safe (and cool) 👍
You did some fancy clogging at the end there! That went right along with the music. I LEARNED about the lightweight firepit/screen from this video! THANKS. Particularly NEW to me was the use of the set for providing just THAT MUCH needed extra warmth for cool-weather comfort. THERE IS LIGHT weight and there is TOO LIGHT weight when building a loadout. You look fit: I would have taken a foam mat or air bed to mitigate the problem with undulating ground. Now, I am a happy new subscriber!
Thank you very much James I’m glad you got something from the video (including the dancing 🤣). And yes, I can understand that I may be too minimal when it comes to gear - I’m just trying to see what I can get away with 👍
@@moorshound3243 yeah, a reindeer pelt has crossed my mind a few times but I do think the sheepskin is pretty good and, not sure, but could be lighter weight then reindeer? Cheers
Natural fibers get their waterproofing from a close weave (military canvas) , a layer of wax or in the case of wool, felting, thereby allowing the user to avoid PFAs altogether (forever chemicals) Their pack weight is a small price to pay for peace of mind, methinks.
Hello. Very nice video. Great to find your video. I've wanted to shoot something like this for a long time. We also have an abandoned railway here, where I'm going to shoot. I just didn't have time yet. Lots of success with other videos.
It’s been awhile since I’ve done any walking and camping. In my youth I’d carry 20 + kg, a good chunk was food and water, but I’d say a 10kg pack is pretty light. Mind you I’ve not weighed anything for awhile so have no idea what my setup weighs now, a lot lighter than what it used to!
Thanks Myles. Yes, your kit is likely to have got lighter over the years due to advances in gear weight reduction - problem is it all seems to rely heavily on plastic/synthetics 😐
@@gilesbinyon I think some of the problem is the cost of good natural gear, the oilskin tarp I want is £130 compared to the same size plastic tarp for £50. The canvas & leather pack I want is £350 but the one I can afford is £100 but is nylon & plastic. I say the same thing to people about plastic handle tools, everyone seems to want plastic axe handles now? I can't understand why they are horrible to use, I'm sticking with wood. Great video as always thanks for posting.
Thank you very much indeed The Dagda. Yeah, that’s a good point. As I understand it there are biodegradable and non-biodegradable ones in use. I was concerned that these ones are non-biodegradable because they have clearly been hanging around for some years and don’t appear to have degraded much 😐 Cheers 👍
Thank you Dan. That’s a really good point and it has crossed my mind a few times too. At the moment I only clear rocks and sticks from under the bed. And I haven’t yet tried dragging more leaf litter under for insulation. I don’t like to disrupt the surroundings too much if I can help it and prefer quick deployment/pack up where possible. But it’s worth considering- deffo 👍
Cracking video Giles I'm new to your channel and been enjoying your video's I like how you set up your camp and it makes a change to watch something different atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Very enjoyable Giles many thanks for sharing and i like your approach to using natural fibres and keeping water use to a minimum. Can i ask what is the cooker you use? Thanks and look forward to more content
Thank you for the comment Jim. Staying dry in this set up is possible depending on wind direction and intensity of rain - I am still seeing how it performs 👍
Such a shame that a humble and innocent pastime of wild camping ain’t allowed. Should be licensed in my view, most wild campers leave their surroundings better than they found them. You do bring a whole new meaning to it though with as much ‘natural’ as you can and no product plugs and other shill. Nice to see someone enjoying themselves and not just trying to profit.
Thanks very much. I really appreciate your comment there. And I like your views on wild camping rights. You’re right, most responsible wild campers cause no problems. Thx again 👍
Your carrying a nice looking knife. Ever have any problems when you go into a pub? I've heard English knife laws are kinda strange. I also like military surplus gear, but I tend to still use a tent and sleeping bag, because in the summer it can get bloody cold. I'd love to tramp around England, but I'm just too old now, and no money to get there. Even on a day hike, I carry more water then I think I will need. Generally about 112 ounces. Or if its going to be hot and I know it, I will up that to 128 ounces or one gallon. I don't like skimping on water or food when I hike.
Thanks James. Yes you’re right, you don’t take a fixed blade knife into a pub or, indeed, anywhere in public in the UK (hopefully it’s the same in the US?). Knife laws have been tightened up the last 5 years or so and are just beginning to have an effect now we hope. 👍 (check out my ‘UK to hiking and wild camping’ video)
Good stuff pal, basic camp nice and simple, lite weight gear 👍 you don’t bother with music of a evening or a bevy? New to your channel 👀🧨 will sub and watch more, couldn’t quite catch your accent, you northern lol 🤔🎓😎🥾
Thank you very much Bob, comment much appreciated. Yeah, if I have a signal I catch-up on RUclips of an eve. If no signal I start editing. Love beer but too heavy for me to pack in (occasionally take hip flask tho). I’m from the south of England. Thx again Cheers 👍
Are you using a modified collapsible colander as a fire pit? I've searched around the web and that is the only thing that comes close to what your using.
Worth remembering Giles that the railway navys were pretty well paid for their day, substantially more than the average agricultural wage at the time, God knows they earned it alright.
Thanks very much for watching and making this point Edward. It’s interesting to hear the wage differences. We talk about wealth inequalities today but it has been an ongoing battle for a few hundred years or more I suppose. May be I’ll do a wild camp under a certain sycamore in the village of Tolpuddle, Dorest 😉😉😉👍 Thx again
Sorry to be argumentative matey, however, military kit is what most people start with. They then see, and more importantly feel how heavy, damp, even wet it is, and it's not as tough as lots of materials now for sale. So they then start to buy lightweight tough kit made for the outdoors etc. Having said all that, an NBC suit might be handy right now❗️😳 Anyway, I enjoyed the video. Thanks.👍🏼
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate your comment. Yes, going plastic free is really tough (almost impossible at the moment!), and there are many disadvantages with natural fibre kit. You mention some of them and I do too in a lot of the vids. But I do think it is worth having a go and the challenge can be fun too! And maybe just maybe, if there is high demand manufacturers may start to supply camping kit which is more in harmony with the outdoors. Cheers 👍
@@gilesbinyon Hello again, thank you for your in depth reply. Myself, I have all the "military kit" sadly now taking up space in wardrobes etc. It definitely doesn't have to be plastic or even derivatives. RAB for example, I have three of their mid layer shirts made from coconut fibres. They are all tough, wick moisture really well, and don't smell. Anyway, each to their own. You take good care, stay safe my friend.
Thank you Mike. I just clear out the pot as much as possible then add some water and a tiny pinch of household soap. Put it on the fire for a minute then slosh around using hands to clean it. It’s then a case of rinsing but using as little precious water as possible !!! I also carry a small piece of stainless steel scrub for burnt on bits 👍
@@gilesbinyon ahh I see, I wondered what that was thank you. I did learn many many years ago as a cub scout, that if you smear washing up liquid around the outside of your pans it's easier to wash the black sooty mess off from an open fire!
good afternoon, could tell me what the mini pack is please. also is it meant for a low slung or normal pack height. i much prefer the giant bumbag setup. thank you
Hi Gean. Yes the backpack is Croatian Army Woodland Camo I seem to remember. And I got it from eBay. It comes very low slung and I didn’t make alterations to it (yet !) because it seems quite comfortable 👍
Thanks very much for watching and commenting Lee. Yeah, the pot in this video is a 1.2 L stainless steel camp pot which I got from an eBay shop and it is pretty good. I also use a couple of other pots in other videos too. Cheers 🌲⛺️😊👍
Hi and thanks for commenting. Yes, when I got the one in this video I had to repair it and also wash it in a delicate cold wash using Nikwax Detergent to avoid removing any previous proofing agents. Then straight into a basin of Nikwax treatment for canvas. It has been pretty good since then 👍
The miracle of modern median stuff is that anyone can use it the tragedy is that they did. We are recording the present in the most tedious detail the future will be overwhelmed with it.
Thank you very much Aiden. Yes that is the UCO Fire Bowl (but I have modified the legs). It was readily available at about £20 I seem to remember. Think I got this one on eBay 👍
Just found your channel. Liked and subbed. I also have a channel if you wanna check it out. Just one question. Rocking your pack so low doesn't hurt your back? I've used an old molle pack and Alice packs. Great videos! Look forward to more. Cheers from California
Thank you and I’m just on your channel now. Yes, the haversack slings very low and I thought I would be customising it to raise it up. However, I haven’t had any issues with discomfort at all (yet!!!) so I am leaving it as it came for now 👍
Thanks for your comment Liam. As you probably know the unwritten rule of wild camping is to not give away any locations etc - so I had better stick to this. Cheers
Thanks for watching and commenting Victor - appreciate it. I did a video on an old canal too and thought about the Navi’s digging compared to a modern digger !!! Cheers 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon I love to see your videos. I feel so peaceful watching them. I moved from England six years ago and now live in Louisiana. I was a boatman for many years on the canals in Birmingham UK. I grew up on and with the canals from the age of two. I do miss it
Thank you very much Charlie. Yeah, I got a number of pairs of these trousers for work some years ago. I got them from an eBay shop but I cannot remember the manufacturer name and unfortunately I am away at the moment and unable to check the label. You could try searching ‘workwear trousers’ as this is what they are. They are mainly cotton but do, unfortunately, have a small amount of synthetic 👍
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Another nice one Giles, i could almost smell the tastey food. Brilliant country shuffle dance at the end again. Jim.x
Thanks Jim - yeah the food was good helped but a long hike !!! 👍
Another cracking video Giles. 👏
Thank you kindly Iain 👍
Great video Giles looks wild love it keep making em 👍
Thanks for watching Pete - appreciated. Cheers 😊👍
Hello sir Giles this is your friend in Arizona David I wanted to let you know I just get a shot in the arm every time I see you with all your natural fiber tents and all that and you're not getting any constant sleep you are a trooper. Something I never see any obvious bushcrafters still is eat fruit only once never say the other night I watch about 45 different bushcrafters. I've learned so much from survivalist minimalist and truck camping. I've got to bug once I get my vehicle even if it's just the car I will be car camping and taking a little small hikes I have asthma it has been bothering me as of late. You are a true inspiration Mr Binyon. Your friend David
Thank you so much David for your lovely comment, it gives me positivity. Fingers crossed you get out soon with a vehicle camp. Meantime you can start preparing - it’s half the fun sometimes!!! Hoping your asthma isn’t too bad - I hope the warm drier conditions you get in Arizona are beneficial to that kind of health issue. Take care, keep safe Budd 👍
Excellent filmmaking, once again. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Thank you for checking out this vid and giving a kind comment- appreciated 👍
How refreshing, a channel that is simple, enjoyable and not raving about the latest expensive gear. New subscriber and look forward to more adventures with you. Thank you, stay safe Jack
Thank you very much Jack. Your lovely comment is much appreciated thx👍
I like that Giles does not seem to bother with fancy knots, fancy setups, fancy camo’ clothing, fancy kit, and fancy knives -USA style.
Another relaxing video Giles, thanks for posting. 👍.
Nailed it Giles, absolute belter 👊🏻💥 I have a few pals around the UK and around the world I am sharing your channel with - you deserve more subs with your easy going, simple and enjoyable camps. Good luck to you Sir 💪🏻 All the best, Paul 🙏🏻
Thanks again Paul, your kind words are much appreciated. Cheers 🍺
Just found this one, excellent. Took me back to my scouting days, bedding one wool blanket and pins, all cooking wood fires and one pot, all kit canvas ex military. We would camp for week or so, all of us ten, eleven year old boys,. them were the days, ha ha.
Thanks for watching and that interesting comment William. Yeah, I remember too the large canvas patrol tents and wood fire cooking. And I think the ‘Old style’ gear can still hold some ‘romance’ for all ages today ! 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon Hi William and Giles - this comment made me laugh and spit out my morning coffee! I am a Scout Leader for a local Troop, and if I were to show them of how Scouting used be done in the good old days, they wouldn't believe me! These days each child comes camping with the latest sleeping bag, roll mats (sometimes inflatables (!) and often the duvet from their bed, and pillows. I would love to give them the experience of camping in winter with minimal gear, but Scouting policies don't allow for that kind of thing anymore, sadly, and although 'green field camping' is still something that can be done, with latrines dug out by the Scouts before the tents go up, it's hard for Leaders to get the licence to support it, but we do our best with what we have these days. I recently joined a new Troop (well, they're a Patrol of 6 Scouts to be honest, with 6 more Cubs coming up in October) and have had a lot of difficulty persuading the Committee (and parents, and the Scouts actually) that camping in October is the norm, not the exception. But the compromise is for them to camp in a small grassed area behind another Troop's Scout Hut, so if the weather turns foul they can make their ways indoors! Needless to say, I might accidently lose the keys to the Scout hut so we have to be outside, but we'll see (safeguarding / duty of care, and all that!) I believe that Scouting is about the developing character of our young people, and I feel it will take some convincing that camping with minimal gear, hiking for miles and setting up in a woods or in a field somewhere is exactly that - character building! These days we can't take Scouts off camping just anywhere, it has to be in an official Scout camp with toilet facilities (which kind of makes sense considering we are co-ed - boys and girls in Scouting, which is a very good thing!). For myself, the kind of minimalist camping you do Giles is right up my Straße; and when I can, I escape to a small bit of woodland and camp with a tarp (however I confess to using a bivvy bag too), but I think next time I'm following your example Giles! Keep 'em coming good sir, it's an inspiration to all of us - and a welcome escape for us poor sods who are chained to an office desk, albeit the kitchen table at home, Monday to Friday! Thanks Giles, you're keeping the flame alive for us all - and if it inspires just one of us to follow your example, every mile you tramp, every damp and cold night, and every annoying root or branch you sleep on is worth it to us all. SUBSCIBE folks, and support this fantastic channel. BTW, reckon a few other You Tubers who provide us all with wonderful wild camping and hiking videos and content could learn a thing or two from you!
@@tonygoring4704 thank you so very much Tony. A fascinating comment and insight into the difficulties of getting young people to have real adventure in a modern world. But also the kind and high praise which I am honoured to receive but really do not deserve because I’m just having fun !!!
I can only imagine your frustration at what has become, from what you describe, perhaps an overly cautious approach to things like camping. Sadly this approach I think encroaches many aspects of peoples lives and work these days. And that’s not to say that anyone should condone taking unnecessary risks, but that we must accept that everything which is challenging and therefore deeply satisfying, will have an element of risk.
For yous guys in ‘the front line’ of trying to balance and, moreover, persuade parents (and children) that with correct equipment and control, these usually minuscule risks are so worth the benefits that the young people will reap from your and others hard work. And okay, it may also involve occasional discomfort and perhaps learning experiences along the way - but that’s just part of the show. The most satisfying things in life invariably contain challenges.
I hope you manage to get your Troop on a few meaningful adventures. Sounds to me as if you can’t - no one can. Good luck and thx again 👍
Lovely relaxing video. Very nice.
You really made it work with the minimal outdoor gear. Love it.
Thank you very much, your kind words are much appreciated 👍
Good morning Giles, have just discovered your channel, great viewing. Appreciate the way you keep it simple and try to stick to old principles when possible, good to see. There is something very haunting about old an partially forgotten railway lines, all of that movement and energy at one time now laid dormant, it must have been an enormous effort to dig out all of the earth and would have been quite a spectacle no doubt. Amazing to think all of the journeys made on it now long since past. All best.
Thank you very much for your kind comment. And yes, it seems a waste to just let all the hard work become derelict but I suppose they call that progress 😐thx again 👍
In the US, we have similar issues with unused and unmaintained canals, with their towpaths, and with derelict lumber railway rights of way.
@@jamesellsworth9673 thanks James. Fortunately in the UK many canals have been refurbished and are used for pleasure boating etc 👍
Im from the USA, Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more of your journeys.
Thanks very much BushCamp Crafter, your kind comment is most appreciated 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍
Great videos m8 I’ve been waiting long time for someone from U.K. to do these sort of videos with natural materials and open fire, they all say it can’t be done in our environment,well it did in the past and it obviously does now, keep them coming please your a breath of fresh air 👍👍
Thank you for your very kind comment Mick. And I picked up on your other reply re using fire and larger shelter to cope in a colder and wetter environment than here (S England). I suppose we must keep pushing the boundaries to see what is doable but still (hopefully) not too uncomfortable 👍
Who says it can't be done?
i used love go rabbiting and cmping down old disused rail tracks when i was younger
Thanks for the comment and that sounds like you had a lot of fun in the past 👍
@@gilesbinyon yes i did unlike today the idot box and phones didnt rule your life you got out and did stuff, hell i had old canvas fishing umbrella about 45 inch and if you remember the old wind breaks with wooden posts at the coast. i had two off them no poles and just put up brolly added wind breaks around edge with cut wood and that was my tent. a tarp i had a hammock or if sleeping on ground i had couple pillow casses i stuffed. mind you i use catty now and miss more than i hit so wouldnt hunt with one now, also we had so much wild food back then as more hedges and woods and copses.
@@cr0cket01 that’s interesting stuff 👍 cheers
@@gilesbinyon if you go my youtube channel just made video on the lamps i used, no idea if you intrested or not but as i mentioned them to you and no idea how pm a picture of them i just made video ruclips.net/video/5OxnaE4RypM/видео.html
I only found out about you yesterday ( Thursday 12/1/23 ) and have sibscribed great videos. You are like an English KENNETHKRAM into nature and getting on with it all the best mate
Thanks for your support - very much appreciated. Yeah, I have watched Kenneth Kramm too - he’s really good 👍😊
Thx again ⛺️🌲👍
Hi Giles, i'm now a convert to the use of coconut oil, no spills with this stuff & its not bad for my old dry skin either lol.
Thanks Antony and yeah, it may be worth a try 👍
I'm new to your channel, and going through your videos right now. Love the way you arrange your camp. That screen behind (or in front of) the fire is really smart, it serves a lot of purposes. May copy that in one way or another!
Thank you Beowulf Agate. Hope it works for you. But take a few precautions when your fire is close to both your shelter and your bedding 😶 👍
@@gilesbinyon I will! Thanks for the advice.
Love watching you use military surplus. Might try using a Dakota fire. Easy to leave no trace when finished, and can be very warm. Great video.
Thank you very much Rich. Yeah, I have seen the Dakota Fire done on RUclips. Haven’t tried the it yet 👍
It's a great way of having a fire without letting everyone know.
I'd definitely give it a go if I was you
@@MrSharpe95 thx and that’s a good point. I need to try it in the garden. Not sure how deep the holes need to be - the ground around here can be absolutely saturated with flints and digging very difficult 😐👍
Another cracking video, well done Giles! 😊👍
Thank you very much for your support 👍
There is Leave No Trace, and then there is Leave No Trace (Binyon
Standard)...Outstanding job again Giles! Thanks for replying on your gaiters on another video. I have picked up a pair myself, although I went for the '90's mvp version (please don't judge me!). Love your content. Keep it up. 😁👌
Thanks Jim. Glad you got those gaiters they will deffo help when bushwhacking thro the forest. And I won’t judge you !!! 😉😀👍
Did my first wild camp last night. Subbed.
Thanks for your support. And I hope the camp went well (despite the weather) 👍
Great video Giles! Have to say when you grabbed the ashes I thought you were going to rub it into your face for some reason😂 loved the video!:)
🤣😂🤣😂….but my face could do with improving…. you never know, your idea may just work ….👍😜
Just came across your channel. you've absolutely nailed it. Will definately be coming back for more. Hats off to you fella.
Thank you very much Allen - your kind comment is much appreciated 👍
Another wonderful video! Your channel has quickly become my favourite to watch! Thanks for the great video’s Giles. All the best Jamie
Thank you very much Jamie, you kind comment is much appreciated 👍
Great camp and enjoyed your time in the woods. Thanks for your time
That’s very kind - thanks Glenn 👍
Wow only 2litres of water. That's impressive really. Amazing thing is that's still 20% of your 10kg pack.
Alot of people forget how heavy water is.
Another great video mate 👍
Thanks very much for that Dan. Yes, i
I can get by on 2L but may need to supplement it in the summer (🍻🍺 - essential hydration etc). Also nearly half the water is carried on my belt so eases the pack weight 👍thx again 👍
I have always carried a minimum of 2 liters my mate is nuts & carries 6?
@@moorshound3243 wow, I agree - 6 litres is pretty big/heavy. Then again he/she may be well capable of hiking all day with a heavier pack …… ‘horses for courses’ I suppose 😳👍
@@gilesbinyon I'll never forget one time sat in a storm drain nursing a bad ankle, I said I wonder what our water situation is like, after some rummaging my buddy said is this enough & out of his pack came 3 big 2 litler coke bottles full of water, I couldn't believe it was me with the busted ankle & not him?
He is a big bloke who prides himself on carrying the most weight, we did an over nighter once I couldn't even lift his pack it was like 38kg or something stupid.
@@moorshound3243 blimey - that is so heavy - probably the same as my pack AND me together 🤣 Cheers
nicely done! I like your style Giles, long may you wander. 👍👍
Thank you !!! 👍
I’m glad this was suggested to me, subbed 👍🏻
Thank you very much London Grower 👍
Just discovered your channel Giles. A fantastic back to basics adventure. Looking forward to your next one. BZ
Thank you very much Lone Wolf, that’s very kind 👍
Heavy rain! Apparently your shelter kept you dry. I was wondering about how well that arrangement would work. There is a section of old railway in central Wisconsin that has been turned into a hiking trail. It’s about 20 miles long and has four tunnels along the way. One of the tunnels is a mile long. It was a nice hike.
Crikey !!! A tunnel a mile long which you can hike through - sounds great. Not enough old railway lines have been converted into trails here in the UK I think. We have so many around the country side too. And they really lend themselves to cycling being generally reasonably straight and flat 👍
One other thing I’ve done, is use a bed of dry leaves or grass several inches thick under a sleeping tarp to keep you up off the ground. Something like that under the part of your shelter you lay on might help smooth out the uneven ground and keep you warmer and more comfortable. Just a thought. 😊
Thanks again Steven. And yeah, that’s a great thing to do and I should really consider making the effort to do it sometimes during colder weather. Cheers 😊👍
Wow Gilsie!! Top man! Keep exploring! 😁👍
Thank you for your support Michellie ! 👍😃
Nice to see a UK based uploader, when people said it was Not possible to do it in our country confused me. So Romans, Saxon, Norman's, Danes all used holiday Inn? The only problem would be clean safe water in my opinion because most rivers have to much chemicals from farms and sewage
Thanks Andy, your comment is much appreciated. Agree with you on the UK waterways 👍
@@gilesbinyon the waterways, streams an rivers are the lifeblood of the country. I thought for ages that damage to that is totally stupid, for water, fowl an fish habitat. Apart from wales, lake district and Scotland where water is safe. Keep up the good work mate, your doing a cracking job.
Another entertaining and informative video. As others have said I'm really pleased to have found your channel :)
Brilliant Darren. I’m glad you found these vids on RUclips - thank you for the comment 👍
Great channel,good to see you out exploring lightweight and free
If only someone would invent a camera made of natural fibres eh?
Thanks Sarah and I think you’re right - if the world ever turns it’s back on plastics electronic devices will probably be the last to go non-plastic! 😕
Yes sadly it takes 6 gallons of crude oil and about 1 acre of forest to make 1 smartphone ! But we all want to upgrade to the next new one 😢
RUclips just sent me a notification that it suggested I should watch your video, so whatever you have done has triggered the algorithm.. I took the suggestion and subscribed 👍🍻
Thank you very much for the update Bulldog Badger. And thx for subscribing. I’m not sure why you got notified - I don’t really understand these things. But thank you for your support 👍
@@gilesbinyon I think you made the youtube gods happy and now they are promoting you by suggesting your videos to people who already watch camping videos
Thank you for that info, it’s good to know 👍
Very nice. Glad I found your channel. Subbed.
3rd one I've watched today! Only half a blanket! Awesome.
Just a thought, would you consider a wool coat instead of the half blanket.
I've just bought a 100% pure new wool Harris Tweed coat for the grand sum of £8 from a second hand shop. I intend giving it a try as my main covering, plus can wear it too lol.. Not for awhile yet as recovering from surgeries..
It's a really thick coat but also, wearing it would be easier than carrying it in the pack, but obviously would need to slow the pace, so might not work for you. Just a thought though..
Thanks again Mally. Well done with the coat - second hand shops can be a great source of affordable non-synthetic gear (I’ve had success with wool blankets). A woollen coat would double as a small blanket but, as you say, quite a bulky item to carry when not being worn. Wishing you a speedy recovery from surgery in time for spring camping 👍
I tried to replicate your base sleeping set up in my garden (with the addition of a roll mat). Just got too cold and uncomfortable on the back and had to come in at 4.30am. You’re made of tough stuff!
Thanks Lex. Sometimes the forest floor is not as cold as bare earth or grass because it usually has air trapping debris (twigs and leaves). Also did you have a fire beside you and/or was it a particularly cold night - may be worth another go ? Good luck 👍
Really good content, thanks for sharing my man,
watched a couple of wild camp channels luv it
Nice camp and location.
Thanks for watching Alex. Yeah, an interesting find on that camp. Cheers 👍
Another brilliant video there 👍
Thank you T_P Outsider. Keep enjoying the Kent countryside - looks really nice 👍
Loving your vibes very good 😎
Thanks very much Desmond 👍
Lovely little film last night pal. .very refreshing.ile binge watch your films as soon as ime able I have subscribed thankyou for taking the time to make them 😎😁
Nice, enjoyed that one.
Nice one, I like your style. Your pack would have to be a bit bigger (and heavier) if you were camping in the west highlands, it tends to be a touch wetter up here. ATB
Thank you and yes, methinks I’d have to reassess my gear if heading into the West Highlands ! 👍
Have you watched kusk bushcraft he’s from Canada and he does minus 30 with wool blanket and small pack like yourself, you might be surprised the power of fire and how minimal you can go👍
@@Nofixedabode859 Dry cold is one thing but wet cold is a different beast altogether. When it's pissistently raining staying dry is a major issue.
@@orraman5427 understand that and I’d take bigger tarp and ventile jacket, as long as you got the fire to keep warm and dry gear out and right camp location it can be done and was before synthetics came along, fire is key, look up Paul smith bushcraft he’s from Scotland
I would like to see that railway tunnel myeslf Giles,any clues as to where it can be found? great video as usual 👍
Thank you very much for your comment John. I think I need to stick to the wild campers unwritten rules and avoid giving away locations etc - sorry 😐
Hi Giles. Great video. I like. Greetings. New subscriber
Thank you very much Sylvester 👍
Great channel, subscribed! In answer to your question about tree guards; those ones are not biodegradable but biodegradable versions are available and the Woodland Trust committed to only using those from the beginning of this year in their woodlands. There is also the Forestry Plastics Working Group which includes a number of forest trusts, which is looking to eliminate single use plastics in all UK woodland as soon as possible. In my opinion they're really late on implementing this, but at least it's a start.
Thank you very much for your kind comment Paul. And also for that information. It’s good to know things are starting to go the right way. But as you say - should have been done years ago 😐
Thank you for your great video, I had to laugh at your comment on coconut oil, it's what I use, we had some very hot weather here in British Columbia last summer, for the first time it hit 50 degrees C or 122 F it was the first time ever, the coconut oil leaked and destroyed my sleeping bag, so make sure to pack the oil right!
Thank you very much for your kind comment Greg.
Whoa ! 50C ! I heard yous guys have had some extremes of weather in the last 12 months (hot and cold/snow/ice). But what you said sounds crazy and quite scary. Camping Canada all year will be the ultimate test methinks ?!?! Keep safe (and cool) 👍
You did some fancy clogging at the end there! That went right along with the music. I LEARNED about the lightweight firepit/screen from this video! THANKS. Particularly NEW to me was the use of the set for providing just THAT MUCH needed extra warmth for cool-weather comfort. THERE IS LIGHT weight and there is TOO LIGHT weight when building a loadout. You look fit: I would have taken a foam mat or air bed to mitigate the problem with undulating ground. Now, I am a happy new subscriber!
Thank you very much James I’m glad you got something from the video (including the dancing 🤣). And yes, I can understand that I may be too minimal when it comes to gear - I’m just trying to see what I can get away with 👍
@@gilesbinyon we gotta get you a reindeer skin.
@@moorshound3243 yeah, a reindeer pelt has crossed my mind a few times but I do think the sheepskin is pretty good and, not sure, but could be lighter weight then reindeer? Cheers
Natural fibers get their waterproofing from a close weave (military canvas) , a layer of wax or in the case of wool, felting, thereby allowing the user to avoid PFAs altogether (forever chemicals) Their pack weight is a small price to pay for peace of mind, methinks.
Thanks Lucy - I agree with that 👍
Woow..very good video 👍👍
Thank you for your kind comment 😁👍
I think your on the brink of having a successful channel good luck 👍 😉
Thanks for the comment SawBandits - we’ll see about the success bit but it doesn’t matter- it’s about getting outside really. Cheers 👍
Hello. Very nice video. Great to find your video. I've wanted to shoot something like this for a long time. We also have an abandoned railway here, where I'm going to shoot. I just didn't have time yet. Lots of success with other videos.
Thank you very much for your kind comment. Good luck when you do the abandoned railway video 👍
New channel to me, subbed. Good stuff sir.
It’s been awhile since I’ve done any walking and camping. In my youth I’d carry 20 + kg, a good chunk was food and water, but I’d say a 10kg pack is pretty light. Mind you I’ve not weighed anything for awhile so have no idea what my setup weighs now, a lot lighter than what it used to!
Thanks Myles. Yes, your kit is likely to have got lighter over the years due to advances in gear weight reduction - problem is it all seems to rely heavily on plastic/synthetics 😐
@@gilesbinyon I think some of the problem is the cost of good natural gear, the oilskin tarp I want is £130 compared to the same size plastic tarp for £50. The canvas & leather pack I want is £350 but the one I can afford is £100 but is nylon & plastic.
I say the same thing to people about plastic handle tools, everyone seems to want plastic axe handles now? I can't understand why they are horrible to use, I'm sticking with wood.
Great video as always thanks for posting.
@@moorshound3243 thanks very much. Yes, I think you’re bang-on …. cost is one of the major factors holding back natural fibre gear 😐
Those tree guards are made of a biodegradable plastic.fab content.
Thank you very much indeed The Dagda. Yeah, that’s a good point. As I understand it there are biodegradable and non-biodegradable ones in use. I was concerned that these ones are non-biodegradable because they have clearly been hanging around for some years and don’t appear to have degraded much 😐 Cheers 👍
Another great video giles.
Do you build a layer of leaf litter under your plash palatka to even out the undulations and aid insulation.
Thanks Dan
Thank you Dan. That’s a really good point and it has crossed my mind a few times too. At the moment I only clear rocks and sticks from under the bed. And I haven’t yet tried dragging more leaf litter under for insulation. I don’t like to disrupt the surroundings too much if I can help it and prefer quick deployment/pack up where possible. But it’s worth considering- deffo 👍
Is this the Sussex downs ? The chalky ground , they layout of the ground and the fact that you’re on a pheasant shoot tells me that it could be ?
Thanks very much for the comment. I don’t think I am breaking too many ‘rules’ to confirm that you are correct 😉Cheers 👍
Cracking video Giles I'm new to your channel and been enjoying your video's I like how you set up your camp and it makes a change to watch something different atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Thank you very much Jimmy. Keep heading outdoors 👍
@@gilesbinyon just put my pack in the car I'm out every week mate rain or shine 😎😎👍👍
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Very enjoyable Giles many thanks for sharing and i like your approach to using natural fibres and keeping water use to a minimum. Can i ask what is the cooker you use? Thanks and look forward to more content
Thank you for your kind comment Dave - appreciated. The fire pit is a UCO fire bowl and should still be pretty widely available methinks 👍
One more thing. Could you do a video of the gear your carry. Would be very interested.
Thank you James. Yes I might do a video of my gear if there is a lot of demand/questions etc 👍
excellent video, your camp certainly is low profile, but how do you manage to stay dry when it comes onto rain in the middle of the night.
Thank you for the comment Jim. Staying dry in this set up is possible depending on wind direction and intensity of rain - I am still seeing how it performs 👍
Such a shame that a humble and innocent pastime of wild camping ain’t allowed. Should be licensed in my view, most wild campers leave their surroundings better than they found them. You do bring a whole new meaning to it though with as much ‘natural’ as you can and no product plugs and other shill. Nice to see someone enjoying themselves and not just trying to profit.
Thanks very much. I really appreciate your comment there. And I like your views on wild camping rights. You’re right, most responsible wild campers cause no problems. Thx again 👍
You might be able to find some king of natural rubber air mat or pad for you comfort. Have fun stay safe.
Thank you Kenneth. I haven’t heard about that but I’ll check it out, thx 👍
Your carrying a nice looking knife. Ever have any problems when you go into a pub? I've heard English knife laws are kinda strange. I also like military surplus gear, but I tend to still use a tent and sleeping bag, because in the summer it can get bloody cold. I'd love to tramp around England, but I'm just too old now, and no money to get there. Even on a day hike, I carry more water then I think I will need. Generally about 112 ounces. Or if its going to be hot and I know it, I will up that to 128 ounces or one gallon. I don't like skimping on water or food when I hike.
Thanks James. Yes you’re right, you don’t take a fixed blade knife into a pub or, indeed, anywhere in public in the UK (hopefully it’s the same in the US?). Knife laws have been tightened up the last 5 years or so and are just beginning to have an effect now we hope. 👍 (check out my ‘UK to hiking and wild camping’ video)
Great video Giles, I’ve subbed to see more! I do bushcraft videos myself
Thank you The Cornish Camper - good luck 👍
@@gilesbinyon thank you 😊
I find myself constantly looking for another of those mysterious wode faeries….
Ha ha !!! Yeah, I’m starting to look out for them myself !!! 😳. ….🤣😂🤣😂
Cheers 😊👍
Good stuff pal, basic camp nice and simple, lite weight gear 👍 you don’t bother with music of a evening or a bevy? New to your channel 👀🧨 will sub and watch more, couldn’t quite catch your accent, you northern lol 🤔🎓😎🥾
Thank you very much Bob, comment much appreciated.
Yeah, if I have a signal I catch-up on RUclips of an eve. If no signal I start editing. Love beer but too heavy for me to pack in (occasionally take hip flask tho). I’m from the south of England. Thx again Cheers 👍
Enjoying myself working through your videos, like your minimal/natural gear ethic.
Do you use a wool blanket or something to put over yourself?
Thank you very much for the comment and yes, I have half a wool blanket to cover me at night 🥶👍
Are you using a modified collapsible colander as a fire pit? I've searched around the web and that is the only thing that comes close to what your using.
Thanks for the comment.
This is a UCO fire bowl which is quite widely available on the net (I did modify the legs on mine however) 👍
Worth remembering Giles that the railway navys were pretty well paid for their day, substantially more than the average agricultural wage at the time, God knows they earned it alright.
Thanks very much for watching and making this point Edward. It’s interesting to hear the wage differences. We talk about wealth inequalities today but it has been an ongoing battle for a few hundred years or more I suppose.
May be I’ll do a wild camp under a certain sycamore in the village of Tolpuddle, Dorest 😉😉😉👍 Thx again
@@gilesbinyon. Mind you don't get transported to Botany Bay
Sorry to be argumentative matey, however, military kit is what most people start with. They then see, and more importantly feel how heavy, damp, even wet it is, and it's not as tough as lots of materials now for sale. So they then start to buy lightweight tough kit made for the outdoors etc. Having said all that, an NBC suit might be handy right now❗️😳 Anyway, I enjoyed the video. Thanks.👍🏼
Thanks Stephen, I appreciate your comment. Yes, going plastic free is really tough (almost impossible at the moment!), and there are many disadvantages with natural fibre kit. You mention some of them and I do too in a lot of the vids. But I do think it is worth having a go and the challenge can be fun too! And maybe just maybe, if there is high demand manufacturers may start to supply camping kit which is more in harmony with the outdoors. Cheers 👍
@@gilesbinyon Hello again, thank you for your in depth reply. Myself, I have all the "military kit" sadly now taking up space in wardrobes etc. It definitely doesn't have to be plastic or even derivatives. RAB for example, I have three of their mid layer shirts made from coconut fibres. They are all tough, wick moisture really well, and don't smell. Anyway, each to their own. You take good care, stay safe my friend.
@@stephenclarke3990 thanks Stephen. Stay safe and warm too. Cheers
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Nice one giles another great video and always enjoy watching them.
Can I ask, what was it you used to clean your pots with please?
Thank you Mike.
I just clear out the pot as much as possible then add some water and a tiny pinch of household soap. Put it on the fire for a minute then slosh around using hands to clean it. It’s then a case of rinsing but using as little precious water as possible !!! I also carry a small piece of stainless steel scrub for burnt on bits 👍
@@gilesbinyon ahh I see, I wondered what that was thank you.
I did learn many many years ago as a cub scout, that if you smear washing up liquid around the outside of your pans it's easier to wash the black sooty mess off from an open fire!
Why did they block the tunnel up?
Hi there. I think it is blocked up for safety reasons - otherwise curious buffoons (like me) would be going inside it etc !!! Cheers 👍
Cracking videos.
good afternoon, could tell me what the mini pack is please. also is it meant for a low slung or normal pack height. i much prefer the giant bumbag setup. thank you
Hi Gean. Yes the backpack is Croatian Army Woodland Camo I seem to remember. And I got it from eBay. It comes very low slung and I didn’t make alterations to it (yet !) because it seems quite comfortable 👍
Hello Giles what pan are you using to cook in thank you
Thanks very much for watching and commenting Lee. Yeah, the pot in this video is a 1.2 L stainless steel camp pot which I got from an eBay shop and it is pretty good. I also use a couple of other pots in other videos too. Cheers 🌲⛺️😊👍
Enjoyed that thanks Giles, did you paint the back of the fire reflector yourself or was it already green? thx
Thanks very much. Yes, a green stove paint makes the thing slightly more stealthy 👍
@@gilesbinyon Thanks Giles, thinking I might try spraying mine with hammerite when it arrives.
@@crateinvader8572 👍just check the paint you use is heat resistant 👍
@@gilesbinyon good point 👍
Have you treated your cotton canvas tarp with any kind of wax or anything? Cheers
Hi and thanks for commenting. Yes, when I got the one in this video I had to repair it and also wash it in a delicate cold wash using Nikwax Detergent to avoid removing any previous proofing agents. Then straight into a basin of Nikwax treatment for canvas. It has been pretty good since then 👍
The miracle of modern median stuff is that anyone can use it the tragedy is that they did. We are recording the present in the most tedious detail the future will be overwhelmed with it.
Received and read your comment Dave 😐
Love that little fire pit. Where did you get it? Great vid btw
Thank you very much Aiden. Yes that is the UCO Fire Bowl (but I have modified the legs). It was readily available at about £20 I seem to remember. Think I got this one on eBay 👍
@@gilesbinyon cool, cheers man. Gonna check it out
Giles , so frustrated at no hearing you ..need to invest in a cordless mic or one with long cable .
Thanks James. Yes, I just do everything on a basic smart phone so things are never going to be top HD video etc 👍
Just found your channel. Liked and subbed. I also have a channel if you wanna check it out.
Just one question. Rocking your pack so low doesn't hurt your back? I've used an old molle pack and Alice packs. Great videos! Look forward to more. Cheers from California
Thank you and I’m just on your channel now.
Yes, the haversack slings very low and I thought I would be customising it to raise it up. However, I haven’t had any issues with discomfort at all (yet!!!) so I am leaving it as it came for now 👍
Nice relaxing camp 🏕😁✊🔥
Thank you for checking this vid out too 👍
What’s the name of this tunnel
Thanks for your comment Liam. As you probably know the unwritten rule of wild camping is to not give away any locations etc - so I had better stick to this. Cheers
Thing is navigators or Navi for short didn't build railways Navi is shot for navigation which is a waterway. Navies built the canals not railways
Thanks for watching and commenting Victor - appreciate it.
I did a video on an old canal too and thought about the Navi’s digging compared to a modern digger !!! Cheers 😊👍
@@gilesbinyon I love to see your videos. I feel so peaceful watching them. I moved from England six years ago and now live in Louisiana. I was a boatman for many years on the canals in Birmingham UK. I grew up on and with the canals from the age of two. I do miss it
Hi giles where did you get your trousers from ?
Thank you very much Charlie. Yeah, I got a number of pairs of these trousers for work some years ago. I got them from an eBay shop but I cannot remember the manufacturer name and unfortunately I am away at the moment and unable to check the label. You could try searching ‘workwear trousers’ as this is what they are. They are mainly cotton but do, unfortunately, have a small amount of synthetic 👍
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Hello Robyn and thanks for watching the video 😊👍 !
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Are you an ex plumber ? That's the way i used to cut copper pipe, the method you cut wood under your right leg.
Thank you very much. No - not ex plumber. I actually picked up this method some years ago on RUclips !!! 👍
We all use that method it's very good.
In the states they call it a plumber's vice.
Can anyone show video of camping where they are not cooking! Who cares what they eat!!!!!!!!
Thx Paul. Camp cooking does seem to feature large in most videos 😐
Well I like seeing what is being cooked up.
You will have to put up with watching me cook frankfurters when I finally get a video up? Haha
Intros far too long
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