Camping under Tarp & Bivy in Sussex Woods

[@amandaleigh3852]

#rollup - Thanks for sharing your chilly night out, pairing up the sleeping bags is a cracking idea! 😁

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Your homemade down bag, I would put an item of clothing in it and use it as a pillow. 🤔🤔

[@SussexOutdoors]

I was actually thinking of leaving it empty and using it as a pillow topper instead of using it for my electronics... I may try that next time! 👍👍

[@garphykeks]

Nicely done bro and clever work.... Nicely done indeed😎👌

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thanks dude. I get a real sense of enjoyment using my self-made kit (and when it works the way it was intended!) 👍

[@TechNomadUK]

Just come across this video and your channel today. I’m happy to be your 839th subscriber! Loving your videos and super impressed with your handy work with the stuff you make. All the best Simon

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers Simon, and thank you for the kind words and finding my little corner of the Internet! Congratulations on being my 839th subscriber! All the best James 🙏💚

[@davidburd5164]

#rollup. Great vid, keep up the good work.

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you. Wasn't sure if people would watch it, with it being so long! Glad you enjoyed,, and your entry has been noted! 🙏💚

[@RH_Wildcamping]

great vid, keep them coming.. #rollup

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! Plus, you're in for the winning! 🙏💚

[@terrysouthwell2165]

#rollup. Another great video, no pretentious kit or equipment but down to earth basic wild camping. Great choice of kit, love your use of the two doss bags and the re-use of the old down jacket.

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thanks! I do like making my own kit. Makes me happy when I'm out and something I've knocked together works! (I now need to find a use for the rest of the down though... That bag was half a sleeves-worth, I've still got loads left!) 👍

[@kevhope7102]

New subscriber looking forward to seeing more ,,thanx

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you for following along! 🙏💚

[@peterlea6590]

Just been looking through your vids and realised I hadn't seen this one. Good one James! Sorry my days of winter camping are over. but certainly not forgotten. 400 subs coming soon???

[@SussexOutdoors]

Don't worry, between the pair of us, we've got memories a-plenty! (I still have trouble believing we camped in - 15 on the side of a hill in snow in Switzerland, in a canvas tent... But I remember it vividly!) The rate it's going, I don't think I'll be that far away from 400 subs by the summer... Just remember, I'm not doing this for the subs at the end of the day, just to let people come along for the ride! Cheers, James 💚🙏

[@kevandrewsoutdoors]

Nice vid buddy looks like a good spot Bring on the new year as I want to get out more than i have been and possibly meet up #rollup

[@SussexOutdoors]

Definitely dude, roll on the new year, we'll get an outing planned! 👍

[@deanoleacho8624]

#rollup. Good vid pal

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers bud 👍

[@TheSussexOutdoorsman]

Great to see you out again. And congrats on the 300. Looked real cosy setup with your fire and lamp. All the best. #rollup

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you! It really was cosier than it looked (it's a shame warmth doesn't transmit so well!) even I was surprised as to just how warm I was using that setup... Will be using that again! (I'm kind of hoping it gets colder so I can try and find the limits of my current gear!) 🙏 💚

[@TheSussexOutdoorsman]

@@SussexOutdoors i wanted to get out in the cold snap we've just had, but couldn't get time unfortunately.

[@jonathonholland9022]

Great video my friend! I’m so happy your back out camping!

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers! I'm glad as well (truly!). Thank you for joining along for the experience! 🙏💚

[@alanjohnson9171]

New to your channel, enjoyed the video. Loving the re-purposed down jacket multi purpose pouch. 👍😁🍻

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you for the follow, I'm glad you enjoyed! Those pouches seem to have become quite popular! I'm glad that people enjoy home made gear! 🙏💚

[@grebo247365]

Good video man, can't beat a night out in the woods bivvy bagging, congrats on passing the 300 subs.

[@Adventurer_Dave]

Nice video #RollUp

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you. It was a really enjoyable experience! Will be going without the tent again I'm sure! 👍

[@Linleys]

You are so clever being able to make the rollup. Hey yeah I'm for the giveaway. I'm a longstanding subber too. So... #rollup Nice video there mate, thanks for another good one. Cheers :) Warren

[@SussexOutdoors]

Warren, I was watching your videos even before I started making my own. Between yourself, Mr CLB, That Bloke In The Woods and some guy Andy from Kent that is Surviving (apparently) have basically forged what I do now... Lockdown put a lot of things into perspective for me, with so much free time outside of work, watching your channels got my mind out of the rut it was in. Not only did I get my camping gear out, I took the liberty of getting my sewing machine out, and actually worked out how to use it (apart from a standard straight stitch!) I can only put this type of idea in mind - and fashion it, due to the ideas and inspirations from yourself and others that broadened my horizons. You've helped in getting me where I am now (with the channel, my re-discovery of the outdoors, and the making), and I thank you for that! 🙏💚

[@Linleys]

@@SussexOutdoors So good James, we are all out there doing what we enjoy and sharing our stories. Your videos are very much on the list to watch, thank you again. Take care and how about a meet-up during 2023? Cheers, Warren :)

[@Godwin2170]

#rollup another great video. You deserve a bigger audience than this and I am sure that you will get there.

[@SussexOutdoors]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm not doing this for the subscribers, as I mentioned, but I will say its reassuring to get comments like this one, as it let's me know that other people enjoy seeing my experiences from (what I hope) is an enjoyable point of view... I'm just happy to be able to make these little windows into my outings and let others enjoy it too. Cheers! 🙏💚

[@tommywoody5201]

#rollup

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers dude, your în for the draw! 🙏💚

[@paulbazeley2190]

Great video again mate, good to see you out and about. 🤘

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers Paul. It's good to back out again (even if it is cold out!) I spent too long looking out of the window knowing I couldn't go anywhere!

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cool video, just come across your channel, so have subbed, sweet setup, looking forward to watching more of your videos, good health and safe travels, cheers craig #rollup

[@SussexOutdoors]

Hi Craig, welcome to my little corner of the internet, and thank you for the kind words... you're in the draw! Cheers, James

[@tommywoody5201]

Great video as always!

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed!

[@chrisbardell]

Nice vid, hope the leg continues mending well. Please chuck me in the list for the #rollup - which I definitely wouldn't have the skills to make myself. Thanks and all the best, hope your Xmas is good.

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers Chris. Trust me, the leg is pretty much there, and you're in the draw, so all is good! I hope your Xmas is a nice relaxing time! 💚👍

[@WoodlandWandererMatt]

Ace video mate, just stumbled across ya channel! 👍🏻 subbed buddy and #RollUp 😝

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers chap, glad you enjoyed... And welcome! 👍

[@Luc31_on_trek]

hi there , i really enjoy your video , this one and the others , i have a question for you ... is your fire box is inside of your plow point shelter or how fare is it of your Bivi bag? again thank you and enjoy each time you will go out and share your experience with us .... Sincerely yours Luc from South of France !!!

[@SussexOutdoors]

Hi Luc, thank you so much for following along with my little outings, I'm glad you enjoy! With regard to the firebox placement, it is all down to how high you fix the point end of the tarp. For this video, the tip of the tarp was as high as I am tall (just short of 2 metres) so for this camp, I had the firebox pretty much in line vertically with the point of the tarp, which was about 1.5m away from my bivy bag. I did this as I had checked the weather forecast, and knew there was to be no strong winds. In general practice, try to keep it at the rule of 2 metres... 2 metres from anything horizontal, and 2 metres from anything above. This will give enough room (again, wind dependant) between the fire and your equipment, that there will less chance of sparks traveling the distance while still hot enough to damage/catch fire... It's only a rule of thumb, but it's a good basis to work from when you're planning your camp. Hope this helps you and your future outings. 👍🏻 All the best. James

[@Luc31_on_trek]

@@SussexOutdoors thank you🙏 for your answer and your time James , your explantion are perfectly understandable👍🏻 !!! Luc

[@WildCampingKent]

#rollup fantastic video mate, looks like a great night out. Congratulations on hitting 300

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers chap! 👍

[@alanwoodward3864]

#rollup enjoying the vids.👍

[@andyalexander1714]

#Rollup Good to see another video James.

[@SussexOutdoors]

Cheers chap, glad to be back out! 🙏💚

[@paulevans1363]

#rollup prob missed the draw congrats on reaching over 300 subscribers great video good content of you are making any of the tool rolls be interested in buying one message me with a price and I'll be in touch cheers m8 👍

[@SussexOutdoors]

Don't worry, you haven't missed the draw! Was going to give it a couple of weeks to let people watch and enter if they liked! I'll keep you posted with regards to selling the cutlery rolls!! 💚🙏

[@paulevans1363]

Cheers thank you 👍