Love this new channel, camping and hiking has never been something I’ve been interested in doing. This channel has made me want to give it a go. Great job!
This was cool, Ste. Never been a big camper, but I do a bit of photography and if I want to get some sunrise shots over the summer... That means manning-up and camping out, so these guides are appreciated!
Absolutely spot on with this one,after yesterday's cup debacle, very excellent change , I can use a load of the thing's in these vids to help when im takin my 2 boy's outdoors,much appreciated Ste,have a great one buddy 👍
Absolute legend, proper enjoyed watching that ste, have watched your mental health take batterings trying to make being a Manchester United fan less of a shit show for our entertainment, so bloody good to see you getting away from it all, really respect you , your military expertise shone thru there, a proper good watch. Top man
Hey mate Im new to football and my sons luv Man utd watched your footy channel a few times with them .Great to see you out camping and discussing your time in the service a topic I can relate to .Keep up the great work!!
If I could recommend another RUclipsr seeing as you mentioned moving away from army camping and more lightweight stuff. "Haze outdoors"is really good. Good mix of stuff like tarp camping, multi day hikes, foraging, bushcraft, and some standard wildcamps was the person who's videos got me into it. Videos usually a good laugh too.
These are the things that bring us to who we really are, no signal or devices just you surrounded by real life. Also, when alone you can have an intelligent conversation with someone who listens 😂 Another great video Ste, thanks.
Did two weeks in New Mexico with the Boy Scouts where we packed all our kit. It was a fantastic two weeks, and sometimes I yearn for that quiet and disconnect. Great vid, Ste. Especially that last part.
Interesting video ste. You clearly absolutely still in your mind are a serviceman. Ive been told many times by former servicemen that you can take the lad out the army but cant take the army out the lad. Top work mate.
I am pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time camping. I recall my own days in the King's Regiment, stationed in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, where I believe my passion for wild camping was ignited. You appeared to be extremely content and enjoying the experience. Wild camping indeed offers a unique and fulfilling adventure. Ps No flash bangs😂😂😂
Ive been a paddock sub for many years now and never knew you did this Ste, im almost 60 now and ive been a keen British bushcrafter for most of my life, i love the great outdoors (summer mostly) but i agree with the ultralight, ultralight is the way to go trust me..!
Loved this Ste , would love you to have done a “ just woke up” shot and tell us how the nights sleep was and what the weather was like. Love it because it’s informative without preaching, Keep it up mate it’s brilliant
I clicked on this video after watching your Man Utd video and I thought “This is gonna be crap because it’s not him talking about Utd…” I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I watched it all. Fantastic content. Up the reds.
9:20 I thought I was watching Beavo… Another great vid, Ste! It can’t be under estimated how many skills you’ve learnt from being in the military that someone like myself would never even begin to know without a lot of research and trial and error!
The only thing I believed when they said civvies would pay thousands for this. Should never of got rid of all the kit I bought over the years. Been a civvie now for 10 year and recently got back into camping last year. My goodness im glad I know what to look for as camping sites can rip you off. Keep up the camping Videos Ste its nice to see other ex forces lads wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of life 👍
I live in New Zealand I always thought about joining the military and listening to you talk about you experiences honestly ive been looking into joining the English army. I believe I could as im from the commonwealth. Thanks for all the content.
Great video Stephen, them army ration packs are decent with the main meals being surprisingly nice, I've had Chicken & Mash & Sausage & Beans while camping in freezing conditions, hot chocolate & chocolate brownie went well for dessert
@@janinehowson7126 32 main meals in a head to head knock out tournament to declare a winner ? Could be done as video shorts for a bit of fun / extended content 😁 ( I think theres 32 ? I know there’s a lot if you include the vegetarian and halal meals )
Love to see and hear this side of your life. Lifelong United fan have listened to your main channel for years and every so often you talk about your military stories of the past, so this channel is a good way to see more of that brought to life. Do you plan on rejoining the military in some capacity, ie reserves etc to balance the United stuff and family life at home? Cheers mate
I dunno if I can share the job on camera. But I am going to be doing content with the Army. I had a meeting in Wales last month. We got loads of cool stuff planned. I’ll be joining some exercises etc and bringing it to this channel. It’ll be awesome
I miss the woods of Catterick. Looking back, infantry training was like a holiday camp with the lads. I only managed 8 weeks before falling down a bloody rabbit hole breaking my foot and snapping some ligament. My only option was to go back to the start. Being only 17 at the time I was allowed to leave. Worst 'decision' I ever made.
@@Howson-IRL Cheers. TBH it was 2001. If you can't mentally cope with that small of a setback you shouldn't be in the infantry; especially back then. I just wish I'd been forced to take the hit and grow, as I wasn't mature enough to realise that's what I needed.
Didn't know you was into the wild camping aswell as the football only just seen this channel. Great stuff mate I do a bit myself with the dog nothing better than getting up in the hills especially after a crap result which being utd fans we get a lot haha
This crow bag making a bru in his jet boil 😂 nice video lad makes me wish I was bashered up like back in the day but that would mean stag so fuck that great video big lad 👊
What brand are your extendable poles? Maybe you could have links to your gear, get a little revenue? Otherwise love your content mate, subbed, looking forwrd to your future videos! Good luck mate
Bloody hell Ste… looked like you had the weight of a washing machine on ya back😂 credit to you though & looked like a great mental re-set👍 Suppose I’m an ultra lighter then😂 been hiking & camping up in the mountains for years, try for a base weight of 12Kg ish but always filter water on the go…you’d laugh & call me a posh glamper if you compared my kit to yours😂, be warned though if your thinking of going lighter any item with the ultra light tag are a fortune 🙄 💰 Great watch, loved it! Stay safe, Up the Mighty Reds⚽️
Ste, was that a man-made forest? I ask because the trees look uniform. I know lots of man-made forests were created in the UK to use the wood for rebuilding after the 2nd world war. Thetford forest in Norwich is a man-made forest for that reason, and it is absolutely enormous. My parents live on the edge of Thetford Forest, and it's a beautiful place to live.
Definitely get lighter kit. Military type is robust, but bugger robust when it's on your back for miles. Thermarest insulated mat, down sleeping bag and a lighter pack will save you kilos!
Ste mate, you ever seen Naked and afraid on Discovery+? Some of it is a farce but the XL 60 day challenge is decent, few contestants on there are badass. If you've not seen it, give it a whirl. XL is the best to watch. 40-60 days in the desert, African plains and jungles with nothing but basic survival items. Also wonder if you've ever seen the Barkley Marathon documentaries? Fucking madness it is. Well worth a watch. "Where dreams go to die" is a good one to start with. Worlds hardest bastards those guys (and now girl) are (ones who complete it)
A waterproof light weight sleeping bag is lighter and better when i was younger no need for all the ancillary gear. With the bag i had i could sleep on ice down to -20 C .
Love this type of camping m8 my lads are forces so I get all the gear free and rat packs, we were out last Friday night in thetford forest awsome so be good if you can do more of these also I mite splash out on the beast, what you think to it over distance with no hip pad carrying it all on shoulders? I only carry bout 40lb so not too heavy 👍
Yeh. It’s designed to be worn with belt kit, and also so you can get it off quick. Military bergans you aren’t meant to have the waist strap on anyway. So it just makes sense. I’ve done some milage with this, and some big weight. It’s great.
I know this is weird, but any chance you could set up a camera on one of these things and recording the whole night. Like Hippies with whale music there is a huge audience for sleep sound videos. A REAL over night in British woods during the rain must sound great
Jesus ste I was gonna call 911 as I thought you were about to stroke out on us!!! - Great content again - now how about the car/truck reveal it's only been 6 months ffs!!
Just watched your ration video with your wife and was intrigued enough to give it another go - now I'm binge watching the back catalogue! Subbed!
Thanks mate!
Love this new channel, camping and hiking has never been something I’ve been interested in doing. This channel has made me want to give it a go. Great job!
Go for it! You won’t regret it
This was cool, Ste. Never been a big camper, but I do a bit of photography and if I want to get some sunrise shots over the summer... That means manning-up and camping out, so these guides are appreciated!
Yeh. Sunrise never disappoints
Brilliant video … look forward to more of them👏👏👏
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Absolutely spot on with this one,after yesterday's cup debacle, very excellent change , I can use a load of the thing's in these vids to help when im takin my 2 boy's outdoors,much appreciated Ste,have a great one buddy 👍
You are a top bloke.
Thanks for the journey.
Thank you kindly
Thanks for this video mate, took me back to my training days on Dartmoor and Woodbury common in the Royal Marines. Made my day, all the best pal 👍
Cheers mate!
Absolute legend, proper enjoyed watching that ste, have watched your mental health take batterings trying to make being a Manchester United fan less of a shit show for our entertainment, so bloody good to see you getting away from it all, really respect you , your military expertise shone thru there, a proper good watch. Top man
Hey mate Im new to football and my sons luv Man utd watched your footy channel a few times with them .Great to see you out camping and discussing your time in the service a topic I can relate to .Keep up the great work!!
Thanks mate!
Great vid! Can't wait to do this with my son!
I loved how close you got to the guy you basher up with. Your lives become intertwined!!
9:26 Hilarious Angle there Ste 😂
United fan channels 🫱🏻🫲🏽 wild camping videos.
The meeting point of my favourite things on RUclips 👌🏻
Ha. It’s mad how many are into it. Quietly 👀
Top quality vid as always Ste! Loved it!
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent stuff, Ste. Keep it up brother.
Thanks, will do!
Go on Ste! Quality mate.
If I could recommend another RUclipsr seeing as you mentioned moving away from army camping and more lightweight stuff. "Haze outdoors"is really good. Good mix of stuff like tarp camping, multi day hikes, foraging, bushcraft, and some standard wildcamps was the person who's videos got me into it. Videos usually a good laugh too.
Good work, Ste looked good fun, it certainly a lot easier and more comfortable having the right kit.
Absolutely
These are the things that bring us to who we really are, no signal or devices just you surrounded by real life. Also, when alone you can have an intelligent conversation with someone who listens 😂
Another great video Ste, thanks.
Did two weeks in New Mexico with the Boy Scouts where we packed all our kit. It was a fantastic two weeks, and sometimes I yearn for that quiet and disconnect. Great vid, Ste. Especially that last part.
Good stuff
Mate you look like your in your element here, really enjoying yourself, always had a smile on.
I am!
Love it Ste!
Glad you enjoyed it
Interesting video ste. You clearly absolutely still in your mind are a serviceman. Ive been told many times by former servicemen that you can take the lad out the army but cant take the army out the lad. Top work mate.
Yeh. I defo still am
Great content Ste.. the LNT bit at the end is a must and wel done for actually giving that info!
Another great video mate. Really enjoying these. They give me peace of mind as I get used to my son having joined military.
Well in @HowsonIRL
Brings back some memories! Ive no good memories from harbour areas!! Finding your way along the comms cord to the stag position!!😢😢
Quality Ste, from watching you for years on paddock/ftd its good to see you doing similar content to what I create.
Much appreciated! Send us an email: spencer@studio68.co.uk - We'd like a chat!
Really enjoyed this mate, nice one.
Glad to hear it!
I am pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time camping. I recall my own days in the King's Regiment, stationed in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, where I believe my passion for wild camping was ignited. You appeared to be extremely content and enjoying the experience. Wild camping indeed offers a unique and fulfilling adventure. Ps No flash bangs😂😂😂
JB is a god send on exercise!
Ive been a paddock sub for many years now and never knew you did this Ste, im almost 60 now and ive been a keen British bushcrafter for most of my life, i love the great outdoors (summer mostly) but i agree with the ultralight, ultralight is the way to go trust me..!
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@@Howson-IRL done ✔️
My favorite types of videos and my favorite RUclipsr. Loved this video!
Glad you liked it, mate
Jungle knots. I like that. I’ve always called it a tarp line.
I actually think you should do this more often, great content
Loved this Ste , would love you to have done a “ just woke up” shot and tell us how the nights sleep was and what the weather was like. Love it because it’s informative without preaching,
Keep it up mate it’s brilliant
Didn’t have enough battery to do it all. Wanted to get the pack up and outro
@@Howson-IRLaka he sacked it and woke up in a premier inn 😂
Top video.
I clicked on this video after watching your Man Utd video and I thought “This is gonna be crap because it’s not him talking about Utd…” I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I watched it all. Fantastic content. Up the reds.
Cheers, I think?
@@Howson-IRL I legit loved it.
9:20 I thought I was watching Beavo…
Another great vid, Ste! It can’t be under estimated how many skills you’ve learnt from being in the military that someone like myself would never even begin to know without a lot of research and trial and error!
Yeh. You forget. But then realise you didn’t forget 😂
The only thing I believed when they said civvies would pay thousands for this. Should never of got rid of all the kit I bought over the years. Been a civvie now for 10 year and recently got back into camping last year. My goodness im glad I know what to look for as camping sites can rip you off. Keep up the camping Videos Ste its nice to see other ex forces lads wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of life 👍
Wild is the best! Camp sites only if you’re hitting Cornwall or something. Need a base.
Ex military here remember them days well
Good on you.
This is great
No way he's camping I love it.
Loving this IRL content Big up to you ste💪
Thanks
Loved that Ste, used to love roughing it as we used to call it, might actually try that even though I'm nearly 50!! Top content mate 👌👌
He goes dogging too
Another good vid Ste keep em coming 👍 enjoying this channel fella.Prob should have gone wild camping form Feb until the end of the season ffs.😂
Love this content Ste, keep it coming!
More to come!
Ste I love this but I have a great big chieftain chaly to sleep on but great to see you enjoying it lol
Yes lad, there is a fair few place around Glossop to wild camp!
I live in New Zealand I always thought about joining the military and listening to you talk about you experiences honestly ive been looking into joining the English army. I believe I could as im from the commonwealth. Thanks for all the content.
Give it a go pal.
British army* and plenty of commonwealth fellas in the army
Royal Lesbians and Commonwealth (RLC) give it a go ahhh
Enjoyed the vid! Always jealous of the scenery yall have over there. You're like the hardcore version of @GrizzlyGaz lol keep up the vids
Cheers mate!
Loved your video ❤
Quality vid, defo more of these please!
Oh don’t worry
Nice one Ste! Cracking video 👍
That burners mint that. Smart but of kit.
Can’t stand the United content but this is awesome. Love it.
Swings and roundabouts! Thanks
@@Howson-IRL I’ve seen you this happy making United vids. This is clearly what you should be doing mate 👍
Great video Stephen, them army ration packs are decent with the main meals being surprisingly nice, I've had Chicken & Mash & Sausage & Beans while camping in freezing conditions, hot chocolate & chocolate brownie went well for dessert
Chocolate pudding could bring about world peace. It’s amazing.
@@Howson-IRL nice, I’ll try and get that with my next 24hour ration pack
Brilliant
Leave no trace, nice one. Have you tried hammocking? Good fun in a forest.
When is the car reveal dropping?
Car video is coming soon!
Nice one Howson 🇾🇪✌️🔰
Great views
This is better than watching United
I mean. There’s a lot better than watching United at the moment
Fun camping vid! 👏🏻 Lit Video Ste
Watching this from my one-manner on a long walk from the English south coast heading north.
How long's that gonna take?
Top 3 MRE’s
1. All day breakfast
2. Beef Burito Filling
3. Pasta Bolognese
1. Chicken Sausages and beans
2. Beef Casava
3. Mango Cake
Needs a taste test video 👍
@@kylekalakoda1304 I was going for main meals only , but if we’re going ‘ extras ‘ , IMO the humble sesame seed bar would be up there as well
@@janinehowson7126 32 main meals in a head to head knock out tournament to declare a winner ? Could be done as video shorts for a bit of fun / extended content 😁 ( I think theres 32 ? I know there’s a lot if you include the vegetarian and halal meals )
@@sgoredraw1455 32! I always wonder how the camping brands are vs an army version too.
Incline waking with the big pack isn’t easy Ste, feel you brother 😂 class fun wild camping though!
It is not!
Ste I absolutely loved this video mate 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I think you and Haze outdoors need a colab.
Ste in the wild 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Wondered where I recognised you from. Good stuff mate 👍
Love this kinda content, Ste! If you want prime wild camping in Europe you should check out Sweden. A campers paradise.
Oh I bet there’s some breathtaking scenery
I am still serving and i keep my boots on in the dossbag, The crime is getting caught mate 😉
Love to see and hear this side of your life. Lifelong United fan have listened to your main channel for years and every so often you talk about your military stories of the past, so this channel is a good way to see more of that brought to life.
Do you plan on rejoining the military in some capacity, ie reserves etc to balance the United stuff and family life at home?
Cheers mate
I have an offer from the Army. Just navigating the new civilian managed recruit processing system. Which isn’t the best.
@@Howson-IRL good luck with it, be awesome if your able to continue the IRL stuff in some fashion further looking at the present day army stuff 😎
I dunno if I can share the job on camera. But I am going to be doing content with the Army. I had a meeting in Wales last month. We got loads of cool stuff planned. I’ll be joining some exercises etc and bringing it to this channel. It’ll be awesome
I miss the woods of Catterick. Looking back, infantry training was like a holiday camp with the lads. I only managed 8 weeks before falling down a bloody rabbit hole breaking my foot and snapping some ligament. My only option was to go back to the start. Being only 17 at the time I was allowed to leave. Worst 'decision' I ever made.
Ah mate that sucks.
@@Howson-IRL Cheers. TBH it was 2001. If you can't mentally cope with that small of a setback you shouldn't be in the infantry; especially back then. I just wish I'd been forced to take the hit and grow, as I wasn't mature enough to realise that's what I needed.
Enjoyed that 👌
Didn't know you was into the wild camping aswell as the football only just seen this channel. Great stuff mate I do a bit myself with the dog nothing better than getting up in the hills especially after a crap result which being utd fans we get a lot haha
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This crow bag making a bru in his jet boil 😂 nice video lad makes me wish I was bashered up like back in the day but that would mean stag so fuck that great video big lad 👊
ThruDark are a banging make 😅
I barely wear anything else!
Camping with Steve (if you know you know). UK style
Yep.
Theres that many gadgets and enormous tents available nowadays, camping with the family is like having a fold out caravan in the back of the car.
Yeh. Our main tent for family camping is huge. Packs up huge. Weighs 20kg. And we bring tables, chairs etc with us.
Look forward to seeing you doing 1 of the United reviews from the tent soon Steven.😅
It’ll happen. Did loads last summer
Jetboil ftw! Have you tried using a bivy? Probably in a country thats guaranteed warm weather though
What brand are your extendable poles? Maybe you could have links to your gear, get a little revenue? Otherwise love your content mate, subbed, looking forwrd to your future videos! Good luck mate
Sorry - also the details of your tarp? That's the first I've seen with reinforcement along the long axis (taking the strain). Cheers mate!
Bloody hell Ste… looked like you had the weight of a washing machine on ya back😂 credit to you though & looked like a great mental re-set👍
Suppose I’m an ultra lighter then😂 been hiking & camping up in the mountains for years, try for a base weight of 12Kg ish but always filter water on the go…you’d laugh & call me a posh glamper if you compared my kit to yours😂, be warned though if your thinking of going lighter any item with the ultra light tag are a fortune 🙄 💰
Great watch, loved it!
Stay safe, Up the Mighty Reds⚽️
Ste, was that a man-made forest? I ask because the trees look uniform. I know lots of man-made forests were created in the UK to use the wood for rebuilding after the 2nd world war. Thetford forest in Norwich is a man-made forest for that reason, and it is absolutely enormous. My parents live on the edge of Thetford Forest, and it's a beautiful place to live.
Definitely get lighter kit. Military type is robust, but bugger robust when it's on your back for miles. Thermarest insulated mat, down sleeping bag and a lighter pack will save you kilos!
What basha is that mate?
Look better than my issued one
Handy if the Mrs. kicks you out. 😂😂😂
Ste mate, you ever seen Naked and afraid on Discovery+? Some of it is a farce but the XL 60 day challenge is decent, few contestants on there are badass. If you've not seen it, give it a whirl. XL is the best to watch. 40-60 days in the desert, African plains and jungles with nothing but basic survival items.
Also wonder if you've ever seen the Barkley Marathon documentaries? Fucking madness it is. Well worth a watch. "Where dreams go to die" is a good one to start with. Worlds hardest bastards those guys (and now girl) are (ones who complete it)
I don’t think I’m familiar with that particular show
A waterproof light weight sleeping bag is lighter and better when i was younger no need for all the ancillary gear.
With the bag i had i could sleep on ice down to -20 C .
Love this type of camping m8 my lads are forces so I get all the gear free and rat packs, we were out last Friday night in thetford forest awsome so be good if you can do more of these also I mite splash out on the beast, what you think to it over distance with no hip pad carrying it all on shoulders? I only carry bout 40lb so not too heavy 👍
Yeh. It’s designed to be worn with belt kit, and also so you can get it off quick. Military bergans you aren’t meant to have the waist strap on anyway. So it just makes sense. I’ve done some milage with this, and some big weight. It’s great.
How high do you want that Bivvy. Thought you were make a kite.
Dig a shell scrape next time.
Id love to point out some mistakes regarding your kit...
But im not coz its an awesome vid 😅
Any suggestions are welcome!
How did I not know your ex-army and you have this channel
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Top video Ste but you didn’t cover going on a shovel recce 🤣🤣
Love my jetboil
Going from hexy, to normal gas, to a jetboil is quite something 😂 🔥
I love me pocket rocket 2 and me crusader mug👍
Are you Tai Tuivasa's long lost bro bro? 🤔 Gonna do a shoey for us? 😊
are you Richard Howson's brother?
Ste sat on his own knocking one out over Ten Hag and his inept tactics.
😂😂😂
I with Stephen and Ten Hag.
@@MichaelEnright-gk6yc what your sat next to howson knocking one out?!
Can neither confirm nor deny.
I know this is weird, but any chance you could set up a camera on one of these things and recording the whole night. Like Hippies with whale music there is a huge audience for sleep sound videos. A REAL over night in British woods during the rain must sound great
Jesus ste I was gonna call 911 as I thought you were about to stroke out on us!!! - Great content again - now how about the car/truck reveal it's only been 6 months ffs!!
The next car video is coming very soon!