24 Hours Off Grid Solo Camping In a KING SIZE Hammock In The Woods , Bushcraft cooking- Pot hanger.

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Hello everyone!!
Welcome back once again!
This week I head out solo into the forest for a bushcraft hammock camp.
I try out my new king size hammock and share a few tips on setting up a hammock and wild camping in the woods.
I make a bushcraft pot hanger for my Dutch oven for some campfire cooking which was delicious.
Thanks for watching the video !
The hammock is from DD Hammocks and is the frontline model.
#camping #bushcraft #nature #wildcamping

[@adamleaper-wg4jz]

Nice to see extra military Dude still practising his craft same here love getting out of the woods bit of headspace bit of peace and quiet much love brother

[@heathenhedgemonkey2419]

I just got back from a one nighter with the dog, cooked a chicken on the same setup you did there minus the hanger obvs. Once again, it was you who inspired me 3 years ago to get off my arse and get a bag together. When I needed advice, I dropped you a message and you replied, helping me no end. So thanks again Craig, you sir are a legend! 🙏🤙🤟👍

[@dirtyronald]

Under-blankets are way more comfortable, especially if you sleep on a diagonal. Also when you get in you instantly feel warmth reflecting back to you. It is like night and day.

[@Sub-urbanExplorersUK]

...nice one man... 'i try and think for myself'...clearly a man of integrity! ...cheers...

[@superten12]

I used to do this when a lot younger, I'll soon be 67 but walk for miles almost every day plus do a little weights, press ups and bands for strength. Bought a rooftop tent so hope to be getting out and about a lot more especially Island hopping in Scotland where I'm from. I really like watching your adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@Roobarb_Defender]

This is tonight’s entertainment sorted. Many thanks. 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@woody1161]

Wagwan brother, wildcamping, bushcraft and stealth camping all stemmed from growing up around the east anglian pine forests so love your channel mate

[@phonecount1]

California Redwood Shagger here, I've been doin well, done a bit of bushcrafting, and plan to hang my DD hammock up this weekend now after seeing this video. Thanks for always keeping it real with us, it keeps me coming back for more. Cheers!

[@WalterMitty1966]

Hi Craigy , save those GU pots , a Pringles lid , makes them a really good storage pot !! Cheers Phil

[@j.skinski9730]

Doing great man, thanks for asking! You don't have to answer this comment if you're busy. I do get out in the woods and build fires, though I think here in the states we've got more places to do that legally. I don't get out as often as I like, but I've got some stuff planned soon! Love the hammock camping too! Love your channel because you're so chill, and I say you include some other stuff too, whatever you're up to! Also, hello to all the East Anglian community!

[@pennsylvaniaadventurers2691]

Your videos are always banging. Been enjoying for years. I'm no bushcrafter for sure. Car camper here. And no ambition to change. But watching how it's done is most enjoyable. Keep on camping brother!

[@user-mf7jw7rt5p]

Toony here from Calgary Canada Shaggers. Great video Craig and absolutely loved when you help teach stuff to others. So so important to look after your mental health and as Craig mentioned switch off and get outdoors and enjoy nature. Anyways any other Canadians watch Craig, especially in Calgary area?? Craig you simply rock it Bro!

[@bullkelpbarney8144]

Really enjoy your channel. All sweet this week, went to archery tonight, in my wheel chair and received my bronze medal from the NZ Field Archery Association Indoor Championships held recently. Along with a second place certificate for the regionals. Absolutely stoked. 😊😊😊

[@damedavidfrith55]

Well said ❤you do respect the areas where you camp out so you are doing no wrong

[@dylanrolph3278]

Yes the only strange people wandering around in the woods at night are just us two geocachers 😂. From the first time just over 2 years ago we found you on KZbin you have inspired us both to go out and wild camp in our and your local woodland, so thank you Craig. We are very lucky to have all this forest just on our doorstep mate. Oh yes that was a honey buzzard you heard. All the best mate Dylan and Haley ❤

[@DoraJ4]

Canoe camp down on the River Thett weekend just gone, sporadic wild camper. Love it.

[@godriscollgod]

My week has been good so far. Totally agree with you when it comes to people not thinking for themselves I've watched this channel for about 18 months / 2 years and will keep doing so. Hope everyone is well 🤙🏼

[@qtrax100]

Thanks for the hammock tips. I'm setting one up on my balcony in the city to chill in this summer. Keep up the good work.

[@sketchydude6327]

Another top upload Top Shagger! My weeks been ok so far apart from all this bloody rain. Hope everyone else’s week is going well. Take care of yourselves everyone ✌🏼off

[@elliotepic7081]

Good people with good free thinking souls can completely govern themselves and live life with peace of mind.

[@kiltNCamping]

Hello again Craig. Good to see you out & having a lovely fire with your hammock. I do go to my local woods sometimes and make a fire for a cup of tea.

[@Tom_Bee_]

I'm good, thanks for asking. Fully engaged with this content

[@fatsammy5270]

I wild camp regularly with friends, in the woods, sometimes on a beach, yes we always have a fire.

[@moyaterry8493]

I love a northern mam expression. “You’ll spoil yer tea” was one of my mam’s favourites. Another was, every day when we asked her what was for tea, she’d say, “sh*t wi’ sugar on” 😂 Yer can’t beat the north east 😂

[@petersmithm9]

As well as the s with sugar we got told "Duck and fancy". After many a funny look it translated to "Duck under the table and fancy you've had it"

[@Cymrugaming]

Love this channel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@thesportsguy3609]

You are correct Craig, being outside & in nature is therapy. It never fails to clear the mind. 🍺✌

[@rachpwanders6095]

I somehow managed to miss this video popping up, so just caught up now and you've reminded me that it's been absolutely ages since I last did a hammock camp in the woods! Might have to get on that soon. Thanks for a lovely chilled video 😊

[@TheBeardedAdventurer]

Really reminded me of your earlier videos bro haha it’s great that you haven’t strayed too far from the beginning! Always real, always true and that’s what people love about ya dude. 🙏🏻❤️

[@kins749]

Never wild camped, but you are inspiring me to try, thanks!

[@JayDee-iy5be]

I'd love to go camping, I'm not very mobile and don't know anyone I could go with - plus I live in London at the moment. As for my week, it's been crap - raining so I can't even enjoy going to the local parks and getting some air. Thanks for these videos, I really do enjoy watching them. (Gu puddings are VERY nice!)

[@thebaron1]

Let me know . I'm in London too. Not ventured out myself. I've got the gear but not taken the step! Lol

[@stevewaite6461]

great vid, given me some ideas. Nice to see someone straight to the point and it's a shame you didn't put up the tarp as a demo. Great clean up at the end as we all hate tossers that leave the place looking like a Beirut rubbish dump. thx.

[@mo5dm600]

Nice camp and video dude! 2 more sleeps until my next one! Glad you are making time for yourself outside of KZbin too! Peace ✌️💚

[@OutdoorWithMike]

Really enjoyed this, watched whilst I was out hammock camping (in the rain).

[@jrsolar2059]

Camping in woods is the best way to relax and find connection with mother nature

[@calSwain8282]

Great vid Craig loving the hammock

[@dannybb2000]

I'm doing well Craig. I enjoy camping in the woods and the by the sea. Solo and with mates love a fire 🔥 🌳 🌲 🏕 ⛺️ 🌊

[@steveweston879]

Another great offering Craig, keep em coming 🤘

[@jontout]

11:38 - psychic captions? Great video, looks like a mint place to spend a while.

[@Dug_Out]

💯 mate👍 The forest seems to act like a negativity barrier, & any negative stuff in the head seems to get filtered out upon entering.

[@FatblokeOutdoors]

Love your vids. They keep me motivated to go out. I’m heading to the east coast next week. Minimal tarp tent set up. Keep up the good work Craig.

[@johnfreney6217]

Me and a couple of my friends often get out on Dartmoor and our local woods and do this kind of thing dude! Love the vids keep it up!

[@peter236uk1]

Nice one an old man enjoys them nice chill in the woods

[@ann-marierigby5967]

Struggling with my mobility at the minute and can't get out to camp, so this video has been that exhale for me after a long week! (Yes, I know its only Wednesday as I'm watching it!) I totally get what you mean about leaving things at the car and using a solo as time to get some headspace! Thank You 😊

[@torchandbucket4214]

I don't go wild camping, but I get that big exhale at my allotment and when I'm setting up my rods. I can actually feel my body change. Keep up the good work shagger 💙

[@tinamiles6312]

Love watching your channel, you respect the environment carry on as you are

[@lizsmith2068]

I'm doing okish, struggled this last year after marriage break up. Took up cold water therapy, so off for my sea swim tomorrow which always makes me feel good. The connection with nature is a healing balm.

[@lewisglover740]

I'm still grateful the youtube algorithm suggested your sea fort video to me a couple of years ago, still here and loving your videos

[@MountainsAndMore]

I love to get out and about... mixture of mountains and bushcraft... really helps switch off from work I've recently started a channel ... more for memories for myself and so my kids can maybe watch when I'm dead and buried 😂 Love your videos... keeping it real 💪

[@jasonhill6304]

We love watching your videos mate. It motivates us to get out into the woods wild camping. We live in Essex and either go to farm land with permission or get into Thetford Forrest. I love it there it feels like home. Thank you for all the effort that goes into what you do. 👍

[@oliverhenninger7937]

Thanks Mate

[@jonnytentpeg]

3 words and a few emojis love you man 😀👍❤

[@joewise1954]

Desamus here from Ontario Canada, Thanks for the new vid! Always look forward to the new vids.

[@jeffjones6107]

That video chilled me out cheers Shagger 🤘

[@danniinthewild]

Yesss mate 🫶 that meal looked banging. Weathers been so awful here in sheff I can’t wait to get out for a couple nights 🏕️

[@110adventures7]

Been away a while so not seen any stuff from you for a while. Loving the big hammock, had one for years but not really ever used it. Must give it a try. Keep up the great content dude 👏

[@OffGridwanderlust]

I'm 6'2 and I use the DD bivi hammock on occasions. Fine for me.

[@soggybottom3463]

God bless Craig, we love you just as you are. Always happy to see a video if you have time and are in the mood, but don't put yourself under pressure, it's not the way. However....(sorry😅!) thanks for this one, brilliant ! 👍😅😅

[@daviddevine1757]

I do this and do agree in not knowing why people get a bee in there bonnet about an outdoor fire but fires in houses are OK 🤷‍♂️

[@AnDyity]

Nature is anarchy its freedom.

[@ITNOJ1]

Random life hack for ya, those little GU cheese cake pots ... lids from the pringle tin fit nice and snug on them creating a sort of seal ...

[@dazzbedford68]

I use them to make candles in. Just use the stub ends of any candles I've got, melt them up and add a new wick 👍🏻

[@GIBBO4182]

I love those Gu cheesecakes! Salted caramel are the best

[@Camping-with-Samps]

I’m doing great. Thanks for asking lol. I go camping as often as possible , I try to shoot for every weekend. It does tick the Mrs. off though .

[@gordonlawrence1448]

Mosquito nets are essential. I also prefer a tarp over the top closeish if it;s going to rain or a bit higher up if it's hot. I prefer to use one of the big wool blankets rather than a foam pad in a hammock. I tend to use a lighter sleeping bag and if it gets cold those are perfect.

[@JenniferA886]

👍👍👍

[@cuckootown9478]

Another excellent video, just keep doing what you're doing mate, no changes required, it's spot on. Best wishes, Mark in Illinois 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🍻

[@JakeHall-sn3cl]

Just got a cheap hammock myself so any more tips always welcome great video 😊

[@Doofnut040tv]

I go out as often as I can to some spots, have one for fishing one for a woodland built up camp etc. Always mindful of my fire's footprint and what may be in the soil under the fire. Biggest fear by a long shot is a root fire, so if I'm unsure of a fire in a spot, its bush buddy, folding firepit or no fire at all.

[@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout]

Hi Craig, yes I get out and do this sort of thing. Just really testing the water on solo camping. Started my channel a few months ago and loving it.

[@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout]

I’m a better person for doing it, how you doing Bonny lad..😎

[@wildvardyy]

Midnight for me pal last video before bed😁🤙🏼

[@vikkishoesmith4810]

Living in cornwall it's hard to find places you can relax when out more of a stealth camp but only peace my adhd brain gets is out in the woods

[@madmarshman]

Hi Craig, off to Derbyshire (from Norfolk) on my annual pilgrimage, love the peaks. I hang an Overwind 11 foot hammock, like yours it goes really wide, so I lay as diagonal as I can, and this gives a flatter lie, so comfy. Great content as always mate, I've been watching since you first started.

[@anglo_saxon_wanderer_74]

Oi oi fella, top video as always 👌 we are celebrating 20 yrs of marriage today with a fish n chip supper and your video, cracking 👌

[@elliotfrancis4187]

Good watch again my next hammock is that dd

[@lewistowers3135]

Only ever been wild camping once but will definitely be doing it again soon 👍🏼

[@isaacmartin5959]

All love brother x

[@ryansawley135]

Another banger, 🔥💯

[@italianjob99]

Another mint video mucker! Keep on keeping on bro

[@wakjagner]

Love a good hammock camp. Here in the Pacific NW we've got huge trees, so you end up packing more weight in hammock strap than you do in the rest of your sleep setup Hammock camping is always the most comfortable camp for me. But, I've noticed I've gotta get up and water the dry trees more in a hammock than in any other sleeping setup. 😅 Looks like a great day in the woods, decompressing from the madness. I'm doing well, and I hope you've been finding a good balance in things yourself. Regarding a seperate channel; From what I've seen, that never works the way folks expect. The second channel never does as well and always needs a lot of work. But, worth keeping in mind, a lot of us (myself included), watch these as a parasocial relationship, IE folks watch these cause they enjoy the personality you present on here, enjoy the hang out, the conversation. The topics are ones that got us here, but its the quality of the vids and the entertainment and experience you provide that keeps us. Just like how we all enjoy hanging out with our friends even when they're just doing boring stuff, it ain't so much about what you're doing its that you're willing to include us with the experience. Just my thoughts.

[@welshdragon8100]

Hi bud great video I live in Devon love camping moors are so beautiful

[@reginaldshannon4220]

I lovve your content and enjoy your banter keep up the good work

[@-UrbanSurvivor]

I am one that goes out and actually does what you do, and roughly in the same place you do, im from Lowestoft, spend alot of time in Thetford, other time is spent out on the canoe on overnight camps doing the same thing as you are doing here, I do it for the same reasons too, this is great content

[@user-qm5ku2pu4w]

Yes Craig! Nuff respect and all that Jazz, Keep up the good work boss! } }} Props for keeping the fire going in the eternal tea time of the soul! } }}

[@Jennifer-ep1sr]

Always appreciate when you show up on your channel. ❤🇦🇺

[@user-kl6mm6tb3n]

Loved this one especially, thanks for giving some extra hammock tips! I would love if you added an image in the corner (pop up like your text) or described what to look for when you talk about tree species,you know so much and I would love to learn more!

[@leejones4685]

Love to go out and chill, not as often as I would like, but it's good to be in nature

[@dannygawley]

That craig was outstanding.i really really enjoyed this.every second of it.second channel. Craigs wild dogging adventures😅.peace n luv shagzilla ❤

[@tomossambrook]

Big ups brother

[@Hondo79]

Love your channel greetings from across the pond!!! you have a great sense of humor😂

[@RonnieHawks-gi2xo]

allway s enjoy yr vid s..I'm packing up now to leave soon camping...take care and be careful...

[@davidutting649]

I'm doing Great. Thanks for the video. You've got me wanting to try out, all I've learned from You. Thanks Mate. 😊

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi Craig cracking hammock and camp mate I don’t get out as much as I’d like too but when I do there is nothing else can touch the peace and quiet of the woods , and yeah defo clears the mind of all the hustle and bustle of life I absolutely love it will have a look at beaver craft looks a real good kit that take care and have a great day all the best 👍👌🔥🔥🚣🏻🚣🏻

[@peterstaines5565]

Hi Craig. Been watching your Vids for a few years, inspired me to get out and do the same like I used to do when I was younger. Done a few Thetford camps as well as the lakes, Peaks and many other locations. Thanks for entertaining us all when we can’t always get outside! Maybe see you out there sometime.

[@harrycarter7720]

I am one of those who lives in a city and always wanted to go wild camping, this channel gave me the nudge! I try and do a few a year with my Dad and Brother and am always passing on nuggets of knowledge I’ve learnt from your channel, so cheers Craig! 🏕️🍻

[@lukebailey853]

I suppose ive had a good week, if I think about how some other peoples might have been. This video is great. I appreciate you talking about mental health and how camping can be a medicine. I live up north in an area i think i could wild camp but dont in fear of, erm i dunno, being caught or looked down upon maybe. Anway youre an inspiration. As for upload frequency, you do you man. Keep up your passion for photography and camping. I share it but live it vicariously through you and others for the time being. I hope to do it for myself sometime and as I said, You're an inspiration for that. Peace and Love Top Shagger. X Edit: Would love to see the cooking process X

[@stevetaylor8446]

I tend to use the Jetboil, but just for peace of mind, I'd use a box stove, or the base of the kelly kettle. I think it's horses for courses mate. Got another little tip for you...with the hazel...green branch, use the spine of your knife to scrape into nest type fibres and let it dry in your pocket. Ferro rod spark when its dry (doesnt take long to dry either) and there's your starter flame. Gotta love a hammock...I curl up in mine on my side. Loving the carving kit by the way

[@tonyroberts7767]

Been watching your channel for a while now and you've inspired me to get off my arse and active again. I'm retiring this year at 67 year old, I've been buying wild camping kit for months now & plan to start in a small woodland a couple of miles from my home, managed by the local council on behalf of Yorkshire Water. Back in the 80's I spent three years in the territorial army, became a member of the shooting team, won some awards including a bronze & a silver at Bisley TASAM. I loved those times, especially the fieldcraft exersizes. Keep up the good work, including the talks on mens mental health. One man commits suicide every 2 hours, this is a sad result of modern life & something needs to change...

[@ronphillips6336]

Joined you from Simon's channel. Love the video. New subscription from USA.

[@danwar9762]

I never used to use an underblanket either, but I swear once you've tried one I promise you'll love it, it's so much comfier

[@wanderingwithbear8409]

Yeah I live in Manchester there’s no real woodland to escape to. Even the peaks is more open hills than woodland and since Covid it’s packed. Love the channel bro smashing it.

[@johnnyjohnson6134]

great video love what you do.