3 Day Canoe Trip with Kent Survival - My Complete Gear Load-Out.

In this video I will run through all the gear I'm taking on a 3 day canoe trip I'm going on next weekend with Andy from Kent Survival. We will be taking all our gear with us on this adventure and wild camping along the way. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks for the kind words Simon, great kit choices.. im just jealous you've already packed haha

[@PeterFletcherDNADeliverer]

Hope you guys have a great time, jealous of you guys.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I started packing a week ago hahaha - it’s the ocd kicking in - I really enjoy the prepping for a trip - I’ll still forget something crucial though!!

[@KentSurvival]

im the complete opposite haha, though I did write a list of things to pack haha

[@gmoutdoorsandmore7731]

Nice video! Lots of nice gear!

[@bgtrev]

Your enthusiasm is infectious, have a good trip.

[@Voodoo_Ray]

Incidentally as a bit of a canoeist myself I'll be looking forward to the trip video.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Looking forward to watching this trip..👍

[@The1Ox]

Thank you my friend Simon for the overview of your pending canoe trip! I'm really looking forward to you video! Blessings!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks David - I’m really looking forward to this one! Atb, Simon.

[@loaferx5409]

Looking forward to it. Andy seems like a great guy. Should be an interesting mix.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Me too! It’ll be good fun, unless we don’t get along that is! Then it’ll be a long three days in a boat haha! 😂

[@RoughTimba]

Great video Simon...look forward to the trip...

[@papajeff5486]

Simon, I enjoy your videos so much, always pleasant and educational. Thing is, it’s a joy to read the comments too. You have so many watchers with a truly terrific sense of humor. I also enjoy the phrasing and words used. I have lived in many countries and English is phrased so differently everywhere. Your contributors bring joy to my old life. Thank you. Texas

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate! That’s why I love reading the comments so much! 😁

[@bigkev73]

Simon can’t wait for the video of your trip.

[@prettyoutside7464]

Looking forward to watching the next ones! Have fun and thanks for sharing.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you, can’t wait to get started, one more sleep to go haha! Atb, Simon.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Great gear load out and the canoe is awesome! I loved part one of your trip and I am looking for part two. I love that pack, too. I use a 50 liter yellow dry bag and a small waterproof backpack for my kayak trips. I wish I was into canoeing and kayaking when I was stationed in your beautiful country...would have made my 8 years even more enjoyable there.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yes, it’s a great way to see the countryside, and from an angle you don’t normally get to see! I’m really pleased with the pack, it’s only 30l but I managed to get most of my kit in it - the mesh pockets are really handy too. Cheers Alexander, Atb.

[@ry-knowcarp7948]

Nice shirt ! I like your videos , figured I’d go back n look at older ones . Nice work man !

[@abefrohman1759]

I hope you have a great trip.

[@linneekay98]

Have fun, Simon! Can't wait to hear all about your adventure when you get back! :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you - It’ll be good fun. Andy is a good bloke. Atb, Simon.

[@handyoutdoors2938]

Rally looking forward to your vid now pal have a good trip 🖐🖐

[@09mrdon]

Great roundup of your gear! Lots of brands to explore. Really looking forward to following your adventure. Cheers!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Donald, Atb.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

My two favorite UK bushcrafters; together again. A great way to spend a blustery Sunday here in the Midwestern US (60mph/96kph+ gusts) when I was supposed to be out on my first foraging trip of the year. I had to turn the volume up to hear you over the howl outside, though. 🌬 I'm looking forward to your next trip with Andy this summer. 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy! Hope the storm passed over without too much damage! 👍😁

[@WyeExplorer]

Should be good Simon - a kindred spirit on the water. All the best with the trip. Mark

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! 👍🛶🏕

[@sabrutat11]

I'm looking forward to this! I follow Kent Survival too, so it will be cool to see you two interact!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Stefan - really looking forward to the trip and meeting Andy - he seems like a top bloke. Atb, Simon.

[@coigach]

“Gourdons Alive” have a great trip dude, we went onto loch morar earlier this year the islands are fabulous put it in yer diary enjoy , our biggest problem and thing that made us smirk was the barrels of “just in case “ kit we took along 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I’m usually like that when I pack - take way too much gear - all the stuff you can’t possibly be without! I will definitely check out loch morar - I’ve not explored much of Scotland - on my list!! Glad you had a good time, Atb, Simon.

[@Voodoo_Ray]

There is absolutely nothing better than messing around in boats...handy video thanks for sharing

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Amen! Cheers, Simon.

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy..

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

I didn't know you both got together, how your channels have grown since then, forget the numbers but I mean the quality. You need to combine both your popular videos, hot tenting in winter with his stone cooking, and of course you made the tent yourself, I am at work and will watch this tonight. Thanks for your sewing videos, my wife and family are bemused as to why I'm buying a sewing machine, may I ask where you learnt, many thanks.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! We’ve done a few videos/trips together now and planning another one soon. 😁

[@robertshand8101]

Cracking video again Simon, great content. I'm looking forward to your next outing, with Andy.....That trip should be a hoot..😁 Cheers

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Robert! It’s going to be a good trip! Atb, Simon.

[@gavinhowe9762]

I am very jealous!! I’m very excited and waiting patiently for an opportunity to get my new (2nd hand) canoe out on the Waveny. I can only dream of a time I can go on a trip like this. Can’t wait for the video and spot the bits of river I recognise (accept the bit near Needham mill where my inflatable got a tear 3 years ago!!). Have fun

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Gavin - congratulations on your new acquisition! Give me a shout when you fancy a paddle buddy! 🛶

[@MTwoodsrunnerPrimitiveSkill]

Great selection of gear Simon...pretty Spartan setup with few frills, i like that very much!...have a great trip and be careful my friend!...attb...woods

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Amigo! Less is more (Well, sometimes haha) cheers, Simon.

[@mrmat4484]

Hello Simon. Yours and Kent Survival are my two favourite bushcraft channels. Great quality content and filming. Looking forward to the collaboration!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks - really looking forward to the trip - my first collaboration too! Atb, Simon.

[@norfnifelemon]

Blimey Simon!! If we had any thing else the same then it would be almost creepy..lol TBS knife, Nookie, neoprene boots, hat and even the Canoe! Great loadout, I paddled the Wye in my Mackinaw 14 ( same boat ) with a weeks kit for two! had about 3" freeboard... scary through Symonds Yat but WOW what a laugh.. Looking forward to the trip video, Be safe and ATB, Steve

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Well, great minds and all that! I actually bought my pfd after seeing one of your videos - a good recommendation! Your Wye trip sounded fun - living on the edge! (Of the gunwhales!) haha the Wye is on my wish list. Cheers mate.

[@sabrutat11]

I haven't canoed the Wye, but I have cycled down it's course as part of my bicycle tour of England and Wales a couple of years ago. Beautiful part of the UK.

[@johnroberts5896]

Have a great trip mate. Looking fwd to seeing the tarp config.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Johnny! Really looking forward to it! Atb mate.

[@bushkiwi6348]

Looking forward to this trip, I'm building a skin-on-frame myself over this winter, hoping to get it finished by the coming summer. Big viewer of your channel, keep up the useful work :-)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I appreciate the support! The canoe sounds interesting, good luck with it! I’d love to see a photo when it’s done. Atb, Simon.

[@tentage26]

good luck enjoy

[@vincefeton1432]

Have a good trip Simon. Look forward to seeing water filter in action please do a short review if possible. Good paddling

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Vince, I’m looking forward to trying it out - it should make life simpler! Atb, Simon.

[@robhartwell8324]

Hi Simon, I did my first solo wild camp canoeing trip 3 weeks ago I definitely over pack just a little. Watching this means I will be slimming my kit for my next one. Cheers for the video always a great watch.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - I normally do too! It’s quite hard to cut back sometimes. The nice thing about canoeing is you can take more gear if you want! I hope you had a good trip! Atb, Simon.

[@robhartwell8324]

Good to hear I'm not the only one who dose it. I knew that's why I have a 17ft canoe but it was a great trip from the start of the Thames to Oxford a loverly part of the river. I'm building my first canoe at the moment so will look forward to taking that out once finished.

[@wez740]

I don't know what's up with my subscriptions but i haven't had one of your videos pop up in my subscriptions in awhile. I have now clicked the notifications bell so hopefully that fixes the issue. Love watching your videos keep up the good work.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks! That seems to be happening quite a lot on KZbin lately, not sure why - I hope re-clicking the Bell has sorted it. New video should be up by the weekend! Atb, Simon.

[@jasoncarson4389]

Extra paddle attached to the canoe!

[@ZXspectrum..]

Keep it up Simon me old mucker

[@ubiquitousubiquitous3843]

Mega interested in this, its my plan to canoe and wild camp soon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! It’s a great way to see the world from a different perspective and at a slower pace! You’ll love it I’m sure! Atb and happy paddling!

[@simonoutdoors8761]

I'm looking forward to seeing your adventure I hope for an adventure like that one day. I just looked at your subscriber levels wow it has really taken off for you congratulations 😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Simon, it’s going to be fun! Yes, the channel has really taken off - it amazes me!! Loving your photos lately btw, the bushcraft show looked good -,I’m really pleased for you - you seem to have landed on yer feet with the instruction and courses etc! 👍

[@simonoutdoors8761]

Simon, a bloke in the woods yes I seem to get more out of my job and teaching craft I don't feel the need in front of the camera but I do love to take photographs for Instagram and capture the Moment but sometimes it's just better to live in the moment. Hopefully Instagram and KZbin will always be around so my children can look and see what dad did.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

I'm really looking forward to seeing your joint video with Kent Survival two great channels coming together have a great time atb jimmy 😎 😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jimmy! Atb mate.

[@williambennett7611]

@@simonablokeinthewoods ki

[@Jett125]

Love it! Hoping to get on the chelmer this weekend myself. Could you tell us more about the water filter please? I've been after something that cannot do that for ages! Have fun can't wait to see the vid

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! The filter is a First Need XL, supposed to remove all viruses, herbicides, pesticides, bacteria, cysts, disease - you name it (or so the blurb says!) looking forward to trying it out. I’ll do a first impressions in the trip video and a full review once I’ve put it through its paces. Atb, Simon

[@laurencemilton1670]

Again, really interesting how good you are at minimalism! I did, sort of, your overnight Stour trip, Sudbury to Rushbanks and back, and took...well you would have been horrified, save I will say my tents are canvas or polycotton, and I wanted to christen a much discounted Gelert Navajo 4. Wonderful time, hard paddle back upstream! Off now for 5 days to the Broads, but base camping and taking partner and bell tent....filling the car! Looking forward as always to the film of your trip!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - I bet it was hard going on the return trip, with your Navajo on board! Glad you enjoyed the trip, and have fun on the Broads! Atb, Simon.

[@laurencemilton1670]

Brilliant time on the Broads, and the Blackwater/Chelmer navigation, and the Stour (with lavvu) all since. A wooden canoe is coming my way....but not as beautiful as yours! Also met fans of your vids. on the Stour... still waiting to watch your trip on the Waveney, will do asap! Take care, catch up soon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Laurence Milton - really glad you had a good time on the broads - I hope it wasn’t too busy! Lots to explore isn’t there!! Welcome to the wooden boat club! Hahaha! Atb, Simon.

[@chardblack]

Looking forward to this trip. Would like to know what waterfilter you went for as I'm on the look out for something similar. Keep up the good work 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers - me too!! The filter is a First Need XL, they claim to be the only filter to remove viruses and pesticides without the need for chemical treatment. Looking forward to giving it a run on this trip -I’ll let you know how well it performs! Atb, Simon.

[@Myn6211]

Have a wonderful time and a safe journey. Are the biting insects all gone? They sure aren't here in Canada. Nicely done on the small, compact kit. Didn't see any first aid stuff though but I think you said you had it somewhere in the kit.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! Yes, there are plenty of mosquitoes about, not to mention horse flies! The downside to summer trips! My med kit lives in that zipped pouch - I have cream for bites and one of those clicker things that’s supposed to relieve bites (but doesn’t!) at least we don’t have your black flies here!! Atb, Simon.

[@CampervanTales]

Great video. Where did you get your tee shirt from please?

[@billygoatfilms7531]

Well done Simon a very informative film. You mentioned having the SLR or was that DSL camera? As well as the GoPro, which camera is best for filming for KZbin? Sorry for these questions Simon, but my last one is that I noticed you don’t mention toileting and do you bring as I do a trail scoop to bury your poo or what is your system? Have a great canoeing trip and I look forward to the film. Cheers ⛺️🦔🛶

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Mike! I do most of my filming using a dslr, the picture quality just seems so much better, so that is always my number one, my compact is a canon powershot, also a great little camera and my backup. The go pro I use in the canoe for those shots I don’t want to risk my main camera on!! Or for when it rains or for when I need both hands! And as for pooping, I’m a dig a hole and burn the paper kind of bloke - I’ve got a small trowel in my hygiene kit (which I forgot to show in the film!!) Atb mate.

[@evanrobertson9174]

Great

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Great video as always. Could you please tell me what’s the name of that small pack you had your fire lighter and other bits and pieces in. A link would be great 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks! It’s a Baribal first aid pouch - they are a Polish tactical gear company - good quality and cheaper than the well known alternative! - you can buy direct from them in Poland. Cheers, Simon.

[@martink9785]

Looking forward to watching the trip :) Have you tried a hammock so you don't have to sleep on the ground?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hi Martin, me too! I do hammock sometimes, but decided for this trip to ground dwell - less gear to take and I’m not then restricted to trees the right distance apart - big fan of the hammock though! Atb, Simon.

[@Solusphoto]

Sounds like an awesome trip. Be interested to know what water filter you have purchased, been meaning to get one but still undecided.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers, really looking forward to it! The filter is a First Need XL, the reviews are good and they claim it’ll remove pesticides and viruses, the only filter to do so without any chemical treatment or requiring power - we’ll see how well it works over the weekend - I’ll keep you posted!! Atb, Simon.

[@nickisauer9626]

Nice. Looking foreward to The trip. But Why so lightweight when you have a cannoo?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good point Nicki, the nice thing about canoeing is you can carry more gear! I just like to pack light and it’s less to haul on the portages! Atb, Simon.

[@1967AJB]

Sunscreen, insect repellent, like to know more about the filter, safe trip :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Andy! Sunscreen and mosi spray in my hygiene kit (along with my poop scoop) I forgot to show it in the video! The filter is a First Need XL, they have some big claims and the reviews are good - I’ll let you know how well it performs on the trip! 🛶🏕

[@1967AJB]

Simon, a bloke in the woods Thanks, looks a particularly medical piece of kit, I’ll have a read later, and in that vein thanks for no additional poo trowel information. Enjoy your trip.

[@jasonwilliams9663]

Cqnt waite to see the video on your adventure. One question, do you have any more videos on your lavvu mods? I am getting ready to sew 13 inches of height to the bottom of my lavvu and was wondering if you made one long strip of material and then sewed that long strip to the bottom.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jason! No more lavvu vids I’m afraid. Yes, I did sew the panels together to make one long strip (longer than I needed) then sewed it on to the bottom of the lavvu about 50mm in to create a small overhang. Hope that helps! Atb, Simon.

[@jasonwilliams9663]

Simon, a bloke in the woods thank you..

[@johnnybobuk]

hello Simon thoroughly enjoying your videos. I have a week off work this month and was looking for somewhere around the broads / rivers where I can hammock camp, (legally preferably), and have easy access to the rivers and broads , ideally without driving to a put in spot every day. I have only done day trips up to now with my (venture Ranger). I haven't had much luck looking online but then I don't know the area, any ideas anyone? looking for 3-4 days. I don't want many portages as I am getting on a bit (57) and have a dodgy back, and my canoe is heavy. Cheers John

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hi John, well, there are a couple of options I can think of off the top of my head, firstly there is a legitimate wild camping area at Salhouse Broad, I’ve not used it, but it is central on the Broads with lots of options for days out in the river both up and downstream. The only issue this time of year will be river traffic! In Bungay, there is a campsite next to the river Waveney, not sure if it is hammock friendly? That one is called Outney Meadow. Or if you fancy venturing into Suffolk, there is always the Stour, a very good little campsite alongside the river near Nayland (Rushbanks campsite) they have a dedicated hammock area and you can have open fires too! Good paddling up and downstream. Hope that helps, have a great time! Atb, Simon.

[@gedr7664]

what is the filter you are talking about?

[@AlbionCamping]

Cool vid.. I like your boat & gear. I've thought about putting a door on my DD tarp, so be good to see how you did it.. anyhoo, look forward to seeing your vid of your adventure 👍 owen

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! You’ll see the door in the trip video, but there will also be a video showing how I made it up in the next few weeks, I’m pretty pleased with it, simple but effective! Atb, Simon.

[@capuchinoization]

What kind of water filter did you get? And I love your videos.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! It’s a FirstNeed XL- big and clunky, but excellent - makes pretty much any filthy water safe to drink. 👍

[@capuchinoization]

How does it compare to the MSR Guardian

[@keepermovin5906]

That’s a really nice hat does anyone know where I could find one or something similar.

[@bublebuble2004]

where do you get the small pouches from ie plate ?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hi, thanks for watching. The pouches are home-made - I have a video on how I make them, look for the water bottle pouch video. Atb,Simon.

[@quinnheller1113]

I think I have the same canoe

[@ryanomeara7719]

Where did you get your billy can pouch made? Thanks

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hi Ryan - it’s homemade - if you scroll down my videos you’ll find one on how I made it! Atb, Simon

[@ryanomeara7719]

Cheers mate i will have a look now

[@ballzack4866]

Bloody Lamb Chop in a boat !!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Lamb chop?

[@unclejack8295]

Hammocks are way better and more simple at least in my eyes for canoe camping and I usually don't take a bed roll I just do a Dakota style fire or even better lay on a jacket way simpler no this and that

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I often take a hammock, I just find it so much more comfortable, but appropriate wooded areas were an issue on this trip, as was having open fires - we were wild camping (without permission, therefore stoves only) 👍

[@unclejack8295]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Makes sense

[@spindleshankscock]

Just found your channel Simon and I've spent the better part of 2 hours watching your videos! You've earned yourself another subscriber, keep it up with the great content mate!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you very much and thanks for the sub! Glad you’re enjoying the videos. 👍 Atb, Simon.