:-) "Nature provides you with more if you actually bring less" Fell Wanderer,I am so impressed by your efforts & perseverance & your found wisdom.Loved this post * Thank you so much for taking the time & effort to share
I survived in these woods for 12 days until the police found me. All I had was my plastic knife and my prison clothes. I didn't even have a tin full of weed like this guy. I had to smoke widgetty grubs.
Another very good video, a mate of mine used to work in search and rescue for the RAF, folks with space blankets had a 90% better survival rating than those without, good to see one in your kit, which is well thought out. The liquid filled compasses are in fact meant to have a bubble as it allows for expansion in hotter conditions without popping the seal, would be more worried by a compass without a bubble, I was beginning to think the creek bank had got it in for you for a minute there, all the best John.
the grey man Thank you for the info, I always thought my compass had a fault with developing a bubble, what you say does make sense when I think abou it. That space blanket made all the difference for me that night, I had camped previously in similar temperatures only a few days ago and it didn't keep as warm so they are a bonus and possibly a life saver
Macker its just the right size to fit in a pocket for EDC and camping, you hardly know its there, the larger ones with more layers look cool but are bulky IMHO, the Hunstman is a good compromise between weight/bulk and tools you would need for everyday use, Thanks for watching
That M-4 waistpack looks to be a hybrid of the Maxpedition Fatboy sling pack and a GI molle II 1 qt canteen/utility pouch, of which I have both to compare it with. The versatility of having both the molle/pals and wide belt-loop on the back is a nice result of the mix, and you solved the problem of not having shoulder strap d-rings, too. This size pouch does challenge the imagination and creativity on how to make it cover the bases for your needs. Since you've mentioned below adding the Sawyer Mini filter to the kit, the issue of a water container will be addressed by the squeeze/roll bag that comes with the filter. Other than that, all my bags have a cotton bandana/handkerchief as a mainstay multi-use item. Best thing about the video is that you then put your gear to use and we could all assess how it went.
Kudos to u, u practice what u preach and no pomp, refreshing. Nice woods. Glad someone else from the uk talk's about the 5-10 C's, they have saved me a few times. Was a bit worried about the tic bed, but that's "survival". Liked ur tarp (pitch corners at 45 degrees to improve tautness). A few thoughts on kit: Container - closed metal bottle wudv been practical Clean water - cudv used ur condoms (non lubed ones i hope) to bring more water to camp to increas hydration; oven bags are fab (strong, carry alot, fold to nothing); 1L pour n store also good (can get cheaper versions); against medical advice to use purif tab in less than 1L, kills natural stomach bacteria etc not good Combustion - replace lighter with clipper lighter: when gas runs out can still remove flint wheel to get sparks (cheaper version of the spark lite) Calories - add sachet of quaker oats Candlelight - cant beat photon freedom micro (includes clip on to free hands), or E01 Cuts - add few plasters Communication - u need whistle and signal mirror adding to bag and mini tin, or have on lanyard round neck Cutting - mini tini needs wire saw As said - kudos to u. Well done. Fab
supposed to be camping this weekend, didn't Happen. So,a can of beer and watching your videos, great fun. Keep up the good work, and thank you for keeping all of use entertained.
Fell Wanderer I think being out in the fresh air does make you more hungry and everything does seem nicer in the woods, even when I spillled coffee down my neck, it felt better in the woods as well lol, Atb, Damian
Another fantastic video mate unbelievable what you managed to fit in that bag.. The main thing is mate your getti g out and enjoying it which is what it's all about. Hopefully get that meet sorted soon stay safe my friend.
I enjoyed the video, Nice to see some one actually take somit out of a survival tin and use it. Good thinking, adding space blanket to sleep system, it puts a good few degrees on bag comfort level. Looking fwd to your next posting, thanx for sharing.
Chippa Fate That was the first time I'd ever used a space blacket and was cosy warm all night, I'd used the same bag earlier in the summer and felt cooler so space blankets do work and save lives. Everyones tin will be different depending on conditions and location, a survival blanket is one of the most important item you can add to increase chances of surviving in cold weather and has so many other uses such as tinder, tarp/shelter, rain collection etc.. they weigh nothing and until used take up little space. So long as you tin holds the 5 C's, with a little knowledge you wont go far wrong
Fell Wanderer I normally take a silk liner with me. Do you recommend a space blanket over a silk liner? I will try for myself next time camped up in the New England region of Australia. Last time I woke up there was an inch thick ice in my billy ready for a morning cup of tea!. Love the vid.
Loving the videos D. Lots to think about and put into practice with maybe a few personal tweaks. Maybe hot chocolate drinks would be a better choice or at least have a couple in the pack for the last drink of the day. Thanks and looking forward to your next trip out. P
Paul Lingard Thanks, the pack could do with a few tweaks depending on where your going, I've just got a sawyer mini water filter and that would definitely be going in for next time and any room left I'd put more food/sweets in, atb, Damian
if you ever want to splash out on a torch the olight s15 baton is cracking. has the advantage you can run it off one or two AA batteries and a v useful moonlight mode when camping.
Ricketymanfilms Once I realised I was infested, I gave the bag a good shake, got inside and zipped it right up and was ok, apart from the odd tickling and itching sensation on my body which then got squashed in the night when swiped them (they had nowhere to hide lol), funnily enough it didn't bother me, I get more grief from midges and when your zipped right up the bugs if they aren't already in don't bother you too much though the night, Atb, Damian
northeastbushcrafter Minimal if fun for just one night but I'd hate to be lost for days in shite weather with hardly any gear, but its still good practice, thanks for watching mate
I use a DPM British Army gas mask holder in the same way as you're using you're Maxpedition and it's a little bit easier on the pocket though still well made (I did get a better shoulder strap for it though). Thanks for another brilliant video!!
Watch that bracken it's known to be a favourite for ticks from deer & thus limes disease. Some say check yourself after just passing through some & keep trousers tucked into socks etc
Some plants are a natural insect repeller so that's one to learn & add as a bed layer if you see it.no way I'm sleeping with spiders on my face. Keep the vids coming your in a good area to access this hobby I'm stuck in the capital it can take an hour just to leave he city
MaxPedition makes great products , a bit pricy , but good quality , , the thing I have against waist packs is that I wind up wearing them around my ankles every 10th step or so , , lol , , still though , , you have a very good stealthy kit there , , well done :-)
TBH, that was absolute minimum kit anyone should be caught out with in a survival situation and there is no reason why people can't keep something more substantial in their cars. I have a collapsible plastic bag for collecting and containing wild edibles, water etc as part of a minimal get home bag in the car. It supliments a metal container which is better all round for cooking and boiling water etc.. That video was a test for my own ego I guess to see what I could get away with the bear minimum and my thoughts have changed over time since then. I will do a get home bag soon so watch this space, thanks for watching..
A tomato plant on the front of your tin ...we believe you :) Fantastic video as always Damien and loving how you're always willing to try new stuff out. Doing an overnighter with my belt kit is something im going to do next year once I raise my skill level up slightly. Great heads up on that Maxpedition waistpack too as been looking for something like that. Thanks as always for taking the time to record and share this video bro ~Peace~
Zed Outdoors Thanks Zed, from what I've seen in your video's I think you've got the right mind set and have what it takes to do an overnighter with minimal gear so your doing just fine my friend, there's no harm finding somewhere local and practicing outdoor skills, that's what I do, with new gear you never know how things will perform, its just an exercise so if things get too tough then I can get home safely and quickly, Atb, Damian.
Still one of your best vids Damien. I watch this one when I need the motivation to get off my butt and get out there. Maybe once the beast from the east has passed over. ;)
Good job . I have ben R & D get home packs for almost 30 yr. I talk at seminars and group meeting . I tell people to keep it to the basics . This is great . Now if i could just do the same . but i keep thinking about the misery level . I tell people not to do this [ my pack ] The Ultimate Getting Home Bag , specialized keep up the good work . Or as my wife would say , good show old boy
crittercreekranch Thanks for your comment, I think with pack size its all about striking the right balance between comfort and necessity, we need the bare essentials but its also human nature to put items in that we could do without. In a survival situation having one or two non essential items which technically we don't need to survive could be a good thing, psychologically this could help in reducing stress, staying focused and increasing moral levels, having the tools and knowledge to survive is one thing but having the mental toughness to get through it is just as important.
Hi watched a number of your videos, I do wilder camping but not like you with a tent and cook with a burner, I have had a lot of pleasure watching videos, and may try out your type or real wild camping,
YourWubstep Yes it was my dry attempt at humour lol, I'm a keen gardener and know what tomatoes look like. I'm just not sure whether the plant on the tin is indica or sativa ;-P
+Monica Jones Thanks, noone bothers me as I usually camp in places where there aren't many people around, I try to be stealthy and tidy by keeping a low profile and making little impact on the area. Damian
Rookie Outside Thanks for your reply, I did a review on the thermarest prolite in an earlier video, "wild camping and exploring ww2 secret underground bunker" towards the end of the video. Which mat depends on what you want?. if its lightweight then the prolite is good, although its not as comfortable as their heavier but thicker mats such as the toughskin which I own and is much more comfortable than the prolite but a lot heavier for pack packing, more puncture resistant and great for car camping. I think thermarest make great mats but you need to choose a model which best suits your style of camping, Atb, Damian
Excellent videos with some great hints and tips. I'm thinking of making a few myself on Scotland's mountains, what type of camera kit do you use? The quality of your vids are excellent in both audio and visual. Keep up the good work and please keep posting
Gra Fra Thank you for the comment, the camera I have is a Panasonic HC-X900 which has hybrid OIS image stabilisation which offers better wobble free filming than any consumer level camera I've owned. I nearly went for a Gopro and pleased I didn't now as audio and video stablisation is a lot better, although video quality there isn't much in it. I try to be minimal bit would like to take more gear like an SLR camera with multiple lenses but luckily the camcorder takes half decent stills and I have a small compact camera for photography as well. Atb, Damian s
I can't remember exactly what I did now. If Im boiling water I usually wont use a puritab as well. I remember drinking water I didn't boil on that trip as the taste of the chlorine was horrible
Great video. ive watched a few of yours over the last few days. what camera do you use mate?. I'm hoping to do the odd video this year and I'm looking into what camera to use.
I have a panasonic hc-x900, they dont make them now but have newer models which are probably better. Lots of people use gopros and I have one too but I like a camera with a zoom, built in stabilization and decent sound which the panasonic camcorder has, thanks for watching, atb.
is there a UK stockist for Maxped? I've just received my first purchase of them, which came from the States and cost a fortunate in fees and post to get here. Cheers in advance
+Alan Mearns I can't remember where I bought the pack but was a dealer in the uk. Did a quick search for uk dealers and came up with thin link www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/UNITED-KINGDOM-d48.htm
The law can be a bit of a grey area and I'm not that clued up, but you can get into trouble just for having a small legal Swiss army knife. I use one as an every day carry so its a bit of a worry for me. If a police officer thinks I am up to no good, it can be confiscated from me and prosecuted. Here is some info on basic knife law, it’s illegal to: sell a knife to anyone under 18, unless it has a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less, carry a knife in public without good reason, unless it has a folding blade with a cutting edge 3 inches long or less carry, buy or sell any type of banned knife, use any knife in a threatening way (even a legal knife). Its best to use common sense, if I was going to a football match or night club, I wouldn't have my Swiss army knife with me but should be ok to carry other times, so long as I don't start pulling it out in a public place. I have larger knives for fishing and bushcraft/camping, so would only carry them while doing those pursuits and transported concealed in a bag. Those knives are legal but like I said, if the police officer thought I was a danger or didn't have a good reason to carry then I could get into trouble. My friend Davey, the Cheviot Yeti got the police called on him while waiting at a bus stop for me to come pick him up to go camping. He had a folding saw which looked a gun barrel sticking out of his backpack and a large knife tied to bag. The policeman made him take the knife home but didn't confiscate it so that was a good thing. Hope this info helps, atb, Damian.
You talked about the bare minimals, but what you got in you bag is so overdone ( to much little things you might need once )...but i like your accent and bag
l FOXFOR l The video was about the versatility of the bag and on this occasion an emergency bug out bag to last no more that a couple of days. I don't understand what you mean by the bag is so overdone?. a lot of the items were only going to be used once and the contents in the bag were the bare essentials to help keep me alive for a few days until I was rescued or found help, Thanks for watching..
i fell wanderer you made me laugh when you sliped a couple of times have you tryed taking inside of an orange out and filling it with cake mix from a shop and placeing it in wood ash of your fire for 20 mins- not bad - kevin
+Skullsweets The video was an exercise of being lost in the woods with minimal gear. Camping in a tent is easy and too enclosed IMHO, camping in a bivy under the stars is where its at, try it if only once in your life and see for yourself, you might feel more connected with nature
Fell Wanderer I'm actually too scared to go outside in a forest and stay in a tent or whatever and animals will eat me so yeah. Your videos make it look easy with how confident you are with great vids.
Depends where you go. If you're in the UK or Europe, you're not going to get killed by a wild animal. In fact, you'll be surprised by how peaceful it is. Last time I went, I just stood out in the dark at night and didn't feel afraid in the slightest. In fact, it was very relaxing. You should try it. Conquer your fears. Although if you live in the US or Canada, there are some obvious things to keep in mind with the different wildlife.
:-) "Nature provides you with more if you actually bring less" Fell Wanderer,I am so impressed by your efforts & perseverance & your found wisdom.Loved this post * Thank you so much for taking the time & effort to share
that M4 pack looks great, can't believe how much you can fit in it. Its amazing how little you really need out in the woods
phrayzar Small on the outside big on the inside, Its like the Tardis for what you can fit inside, its such a versatile pack I love it, Atb, Damian.
Funny little tomato plant haha. Loving your videos mate.
I survived in these woods for 12 days until the police found me. All I had was my plastic knife and my prison clothes. I didn't even have a tin full of weed like this guy. I had to smoke widgetty grubs.
well, cuffs might have tens of uses in the woods.
allah akbar to u to
Good work Moaty my son...
I am hooked on your trips to the woods!
Don’t stop camping!
It is only common sense!
REC USA Missouri
Another very good video, a mate of mine used to work in search and rescue for the RAF, folks with space blankets had a 90% better survival rating than those without, good to see one in your kit, which is well thought out. The liquid filled compasses are in fact meant to have a bubble as it allows for expansion in hotter conditions without popping the seal, would be more worried by a compass without a bubble, I was beginning to think the creek bank had got it in for you for a minute there, all the best John.
the grey man Thank you for the info, I always thought my compass had a fault with developing a bubble, what you say does make sense when I think abou it. That space blanket made all the difference for me that night, I had camped previously in similar temperatures only a few days ago and it didn't keep as warm so they are a bonus and possibly a life saver
well thought out and very comprehensive,you sir have done your homework.
i am glad you showed the little trips beside the stream,shows how easy things can go wrong
he says funny lookin tomato plant on the front, lol. this guys smokes reefer lmao
Nice one. Got to agree with you about the Swiss Army Huntsman knife, best SAK for wild camping.
Macker its just the right size to fit in a pocket for EDC and camping, you hardly know its there, the larger ones with more layers look cool but are bulky IMHO, the Hunstman is a good compromise between weight/bulk and tools you would need for everyday use, Thanks for watching
That M-4 waistpack looks to be a hybrid of the Maxpedition Fatboy sling pack and a GI molle II 1 qt canteen/utility pouch, of which I have both to compare it with. The versatility of having both the molle/pals and wide belt-loop on the back is a nice result of the mix, and you solved the problem of not having shoulder strap d-rings, too. This size pouch does challenge the imagination and creativity on how to make it cover the bases for your needs.
Since you've mentioned below adding the Sawyer Mini filter to the kit, the issue of a water container will be addressed by the squeeze/roll bag that comes with the filter. Other than that, all my bags have a cotton bandana/handkerchief as a mainstay multi-use item.
Best thing about the video is that you then put your gear to use and we could all assess how it went.
Kudos to u, u practice what u preach and no pomp, refreshing. Nice woods. Glad someone else from the uk talk's about the 5-10 C's, they have saved me a few times. Was a bit worried about the tic bed, but that's "survival". Liked ur tarp (pitch corners at 45 degrees to improve tautness).
A few thoughts on kit:
Container - closed metal bottle wudv been practical
Clean water - cudv used ur condoms (non lubed ones i hope) to bring more water to camp to increas hydration; oven bags are fab (strong, carry alot, fold to nothing); 1L pour n store also good (can get cheaper versions); against medical advice to use purif tab in less than 1L, kills natural stomach bacteria etc not good
Combustion - replace lighter with clipper lighter: when gas runs out can still remove flint wheel to get sparks (cheaper version of the spark lite)
Calories - add sachet of quaker oats
Candlelight - cant beat photon freedom micro (includes clip on to free hands), or E01
Cuts - add few plasters
Communication - u need whistle and signal mirror adding to bag and mini tin, or have on lanyard round neck
Cutting - mini tini needs wire saw
As said - kudos to u. Well done. Fab
Good honest vid and, as usual, well presented.....keep em coming pal. Atb, Rich.
richard midgley Cheers mate, thanks for your comment its much appreciated, Atb, Damian
Great video! It's cool to see what you folks carry on the other side of the pond.
supposed to be camping this weekend, didn't Happen. So,a can of beer and watching your videos, great fun.
Keep up the good work, and thank you for keeping all of use entertained.
Lance Balzaretti Thanks for the comment its much appreciated
I find when you graft everything tastes so much better chocolate jelly babies tea just taste great good video keep them coming
Kg51Edelweiss Thanks for watching
Fell Wanderer I think being out in the fresh air does make you more hungry and everything does seem nicer in the woods, even when I spillled coffee down my neck, it felt better in the woods as well lol, Atb, Damian
Well done a cracking video. Very informative and that is one big little bag you got there.
kep them coming my friend.
Another fantastic video mate unbelievable what you managed to fit in that bag..
The main thing is mate your getti g out and enjoying it which is what it's all about.
Hopefully get that meet sorted soon stay safe my friend.
Was waiting for the kitchen sink to come out of your pack lol it’s amazing how much actually fit in there.
I enjoyed the video, Nice to see some one actually take somit out of a survival tin and use it. Good thinking, adding space blanket to sleep system, it puts a good few degrees on bag comfort level.
Looking fwd to your next posting, thanx for sharing.
Chippa Fate That was the first time I'd ever used a space blacket and was cosy warm all night, I'd used the same bag earlier in the summer and felt cooler so space blankets do work and save lives. Everyones tin will be different depending on conditions and location, a survival blanket is one of the most important item you can add to increase chances of surviving in cold weather and has so many other uses such as tinder, tarp/shelter, rain collection etc.. they weigh nothing and until used take up little space. So long as you tin holds the 5 C's, with a little knowledge you wont go far wrong
Fell Wanderer I normally take a silk liner with me. Do you recommend a space blanket over a silk liner? I will try for myself next time camped up in the New England region of Australia. Last time I woke up there was an inch thick ice in my billy ready for a morning cup of tea!. Love the vid.
Another excellent vid. Cheers for posting. Atb
Mike Peach Thanks, pleased you enjoyed it, mate
Loving the videos D. Lots to think about and put into practice with maybe a few personal tweaks. Maybe hot chocolate drinks would be a better choice or at least have a couple in the pack for the last drink of the day. Thanks and looking forward to your next trip out. P
Paul Lingard Thanks, the pack could do with a few tweaks depending on where your going, I've just got a sawyer mini water filter and that would definitely be going in for next time and any room left I'd put more food/sweets in, atb, Damian
Spot on camp that marra ,hope to see many more a.t.b Russ
russ meek Thanks, I will try and upload soon, Atb, Damian
if you ever want to splash out on a torch the olight s15 baton is cracking. has the advantage you can run it off one or two AA batteries and a v useful moonlight mode when camping.
Thanks for sharing this cool vid. I'd pop in a hexi fuel cube per drink and few vas balls for dependable fire for use...
It's amazing that mate, love it.
hardcore mate I couldnt have bugs walking over me or trying to share me bed well done to you good vid as usually thanks for taking us along cheers
Ricketymanfilms Once I realised I was infested, I gave the bag a good shake, got inside and zipped it right up and was ok, apart from the odd tickling and itching sensation on my body which then got squashed in the night when swiped them (they had nowhere to hide lol), funnily enough it didn't bother me, I get more grief from midges and when your zipped right up the bugs if they aren't already in don't bother you too much though the night, Atb, Damian
Well in damian, funny as when ya sliped getting the water, i was in stitches bro, great items there and some good tips, enjoyed it as always mate
northeastbushcrafter Minimal if fun for just one night but I'd hate to be lost for days in shite weather with hardly any gear, but its still good practice, thanks for watching mate
I always enjoy watching your warts and all vids. Just the facts. Love it. Phil
Nice save there mate ;), great video as always. Cheers, Konrad.
I use a DPM British Army gas mask holder in the same way as you're using you're Maxpedition and it's a little bit easier on the pocket though still well made (I did get a better shoulder strap for it though). Thanks for another brilliant video!!
Watch that bracken it's known to be a favourite for ticks from deer & thus limes disease. Some say check yourself after just passing through some & keep trousers tucked into socks etc
Some plants are a natural insect repeller so that's one to learn & add as a bed layer if you see it.no way I'm sleeping with spiders on my face.
Keep the vids coming your in a good area to access this hobby I'm stuck in the capital it can take an hour just to leave he city
Nice video TFS
Forgot to say also - eating device: try the FRED (field ration eating device), can get cheapos in wilkinsons
Hi Damian...Thanks for another great video. The Maxpedition pack looked great a real little Tardis. Thanks for sharing.
Be safe and be lucky. Wol.
MaxPedition makes great products , a bit pricy , but good quality , , the thing I have against waist packs is that I wind up wearing them around my ankles every 10th step or so , , lol , , still though , , you have a very good stealthy kit there , , well done :-)
Have you considered a collapsible water bottle, like the platypus bottles, you can fill it up at camp, and it packs flat.
TBH, that was absolute minimum kit anyone should be caught out with in a survival situation and there is no reason why people can't keep something more substantial in their cars. I have a collapsible plastic bag for collecting and containing wild edibles, water etc as part of a minimal get home bag in the car. It supliments a metal container which is better all round for cooking and boiling water etc.. That video was a test for my own ego I guess to see what I could get away with the bear minimum and my thoughts have changed over time since then. I will do a get home bag soon so watch this space, thanks for watching..
A tomato plant on the front of your tin ...we believe you :) Fantastic video as always Damien and loving how you're always willing to try new stuff out. Doing an overnighter with my belt kit is something im going to do next year once I raise my skill level up slightly. Great heads up on that Maxpedition waistpack too as been looking for something like that. Thanks as always for taking the time to record and share this video bro ~Peace~
Zed Outdoors Thanks Zed, from what I've seen in your video's I think you've got the right mind set and have what it takes to do an overnighter with minimal gear so your doing just fine my friend, there's no harm finding somewhere local and practicing outdoor skills, that's what I do, with new gear you never know how things will perform, its just an exercise so if things get too tough then I can get home safely and quickly, Atb, Damian.
Another belta enjoyed it marra . Liam
Great video Sir thanks
solo bushcraft Thank you for watching, Atb, Damian
Another good video mate nice one keep them coming
Still one of your best vids Damien. I watch this one when I need the motivation to get off my butt and get out there. Maybe once the beast from the east has passed over. ;)
Good job . I have ben R & D get home packs for almost 30 yr. I talk at seminars and group meeting . I tell people to keep it to the basics . This is great . Now if i could just do the same . but i keep thinking about the misery level . I tell people not to do this [ my pack ] The Ultimate Getting Home Bag , specialized keep up the good work . Or as my wife would say , good show old boy
crittercreekranch Thanks for your comment, I think with pack size its all about striking the right balance between comfort and necessity, we need the bare essentials but its also human nature to put items in that we could do without. In a survival situation having one or two non essential items which technically we don't need to survive could be a good thing, psychologically this could help in reducing stress, staying focused and increasing moral levels, having the tools and knowledge to survive is one thing but having the mental toughness to get through it is just as important.
Another entertaining video Damian. I would have put a mountain house freeze dried meal and chuched the mars bar.
Zed Outdoors set me on to you....Great video , loved it.
Michael Anne McAllister Thanks for watching, pleased you enjoyed it
Top video yet again.
Many thanks for this.
Awesome tin.
Big Dave thanks for watching. Damian
ha love the tomato plant im from the netherlands and we have not manny big woods but when i see that i reconise it inmidiatly
Hi watched a number of your videos, I do wilder camping but not like you with a tent and cook with a burner, I have had a lot of pleasure watching videos, and may try out your type or real wild camping,
mate I love your Vids ... ty..
Tempus Fugit Thanks for watching
Another great video as always
A lot stuff in a small pack I'm impressed
P.s. love your tobacco tin
"my survival tin; with some funny looking tomatoe plant on the front" :'D haha man that's a ganja leaf XD
YourWubstep Yes it was my dry attempt at humour lol, I'm a keen gardener and know what tomatoes look like. I'm just not sure whether the plant on the tin is indica or sativa ;-P
No idea bro, just looks like the generic ones you get on all the paraphernalia
that comment about the things you have to do to be famous, and the look on your face. Too funny!
Very good video. Informative as usual. Thank you for sharing. A question, does anyone ever bother you when your out camping?
+Monica Jones Thanks, noone bothers me as I usually camp in places where there aren't many people around, I try to be stealthy and tidy by keeping a low profile and making little impact on the area. Damian
great vid!
phil
entertaining as ever
Another great vid, im thinking of getting myself a thermarest matress can you do a review on yours?
Rookie Outside Thanks for your reply, I did a review on the thermarest prolite in an earlier video, "wild camping and exploring ww2 secret underground bunker" towards the end of the video. Which mat depends on what you want?. if its lightweight then the prolite is good, although its not as comfortable as their heavier but thicker mats such as the toughskin which I own and is much more comfortable than the prolite but a lot heavier for pack packing, more puncture resistant and great for car camping. I think thermarest make great mats but you need to choose a model which best suits your style of camping, Atb, Damian
very helpful and informative... thanks..
Just watched this and was wondering where your Hooks and Needles were. Assuming they're attached to the underside of your lid with that tape.
Excellent set up! thanks for sharing! Subbed!
great vids very interesting
Excellent videos with some great hints and tips. I'm thinking of making a few myself on Scotland's mountains, what type of camera kit do you use? The quality of your vids are excellent in both audio and visual. Keep up the good work and please keep posting
Gra Fra Thank you for the comment, the camera I have is a Panasonic HC-X900 which has hybrid OIS image stabilisation which offers better wobble free filming than any consumer level camera I've owned. I nearly went for a Gopro and pleased I didn't now as audio and video stablisation is a lot better, although video quality there isn't much in it. I try to be minimal bit would like to take more gear like an SLR camera with multiple lenses but luckily the camcorder takes half decent stills and I have a small compact camera for photography as well. Atb, Damian
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well done. only one thing i don't understand why did u put puritab in a water if was gonna boil it?
I can't remember exactly what I did now. If Im boiling water I usually wont use a puritab as well. I remember drinking water I didn't boil on that trip as the taste of the chlorine was horrible
You forgot the kitchen sink
funny lad good onya
Nah man, we have a jordey, howay let's gan down the toon, dirty mackems dirty dirty mackems
thats a cannabis leaf lmao
nah... its a funny tomato... my neighbour has them growing in his greenhouse...
Good load out...........
He is covering the munchies after smoking his tomato plant
Hi mate what the hell was that creature on your sleeping bag??
Great video by the way.atb
At what time in the video did you see something?.. it was a long time ago I dont remember, atb
Big fan of your vids mate, you do some good stuff and visit some great locations. We're did you buy the pack from?
Callum Casey Thanks for your comment, I bought the pack from Sports Direct
Great video. ive watched a few of yours over the last few days. what camera do you use mate?. I'm hoping to do the odd video this year and I'm looking into what camera to use.
I have a panasonic hc-x900, they dont make them now but have newer models which are probably better. Lots of people use gopros and I have one too but I like a camera with a zoom, built in stabilization and decent sound which the panasonic camcorder has, thanks for watching, atb.
once again a cracking vid
John James Thank you
Lockdown no camping
Camp in your living room
Good demo mate ,sometimes less is more .atb Martin
Same as my Swiss knife pulled me out the s*** a million x
Had to watch this one again for fun. I sure enjoy your videos and conversation. Thank you Damien. Bibsoutdoors
is there a UK stockist for Maxped? I've just received my first purchase of them, which came from the States and cost a fortunate in fees and post to get here. Cheers in advance
+Alan Mearns I can't remember where I bought the pack but was a dealer in the uk. Did a quick search for uk dealers and came up with thin link www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/UNITED-KINGDOM-d48.htm
Lovely, thanks for your help.
Dude is showing his weed box on you tube .. I think he's eat the wrong shrooms
Nice video. Did you make that survival kit?
Yes, I put it together over several months. Better than buying one off the shelf as most aren't very good. Thanks for watching.
Ay Mate that survival tin not a funny tomato plant on there that's the marijuana plant symbol on the front of your tin lol
man your food supply is a joke :D :P this is why i can't seem to be able to go ultra light... food and clothes :/
brilent
What! nee chops like..
Is it ok for us carrying a knife around by law??
The law can be a bit of a grey area and I'm not that clued up, but you can get into trouble just for having a small legal Swiss army knife. I use one as an every day carry so its a bit of a worry for me. If a police officer thinks I am up to no good, it can be confiscated from me and prosecuted. Here is some info on basic knife law,
it’s illegal to:
sell a knife to anyone under 18, unless it has a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less,
carry a knife in public without good reason, unless it has a folding blade with a cutting edge 3 inches long or less
carry, buy or sell any type of banned knife,
use any knife in a threatening way (even a legal knife).
Its best to use common sense, if I was going to a football match or night club, I wouldn't have my Swiss army knife with me but should be ok to carry other times, so long as I don't start pulling it out in a public place. I have larger knives for fishing and bushcraft/camping, so would only carry them while doing those pursuits and transported concealed in a bag. Those knives are legal but like I said, if the police officer thought I was a danger or didn't have a good reason to carry then I could get into trouble. My friend Davey, the Cheviot Yeti got the police called on him while waiting at a bus stop for me to come pick him up to go camping. He had a folding saw which looked a gun barrel sticking out of his backpack and a large knife tied to bag. The policeman made him take the knife home but didn't confiscate it so that was a good thing. Hope this info helps, atb, Damian.
Omg take all day to unknot that cordage !!!
what's the condom for? I never went into the woods by myself and it turned into a porn.
Not been to the right woods yet
You talked about the bare minimals, but what you got in you bag is so overdone ( to much little things you might need once )...but i like your accent and bag
l FOXFOR l The video was about the versatility of the bag and on this occasion an emergency bug out bag to last no more that a couple of days. I don't understand what you mean by the bag is so overdone?. a lot of the items were only going to be used once and the contents in the bag were the bare essentials to help keep me alive for a few days until I was rescued or found help, Thanks for watching..
i fell wanderer
you made me laugh when you sliped a couple of times
have you tryed taking inside of an orange out and filling it with cake mix from a shop
and placeing it in wood ash of your fire for 20 mins- not bad - kevin
Good idea mate.
38:21 wtf is that
Why dont campers use tents
+Skullsweets The video was an exercise of being lost in the woods with minimal gear. Camping in a tent is easy and too enclosed IMHO, camping in a bivy under the stars is where its at, try it if only once in your life and see for yourself, you might feel more connected with nature
Fell Wanderer
I'm actually too scared to go outside in a forest and stay in a tent or whatever and animals will eat me so yeah. Your videos make it look easy with how confident you are with great vids.
Depends where you go. If you're in the UK or Europe, you're not going to get killed by a wild animal. In fact, you'll be surprised by how peaceful it is. Last time I went, I just stood out in the dark at night and didn't feel afraid in the slightest. In fact, it was very relaxing. You should try it. Conquer your fears.
Although if you live in the US or Canada, there are some obvious things to keep in mind with the different wildlife.
"Minimal" gear.
Condom for water ???
you place the condom in a sock and turns into a water carrier
@@Fell_Wanderer never thought of that !