Forest Wild Camp Bike-packing Adventure. Hammock and Tarp. Liver and Onions. Honey/Hive Stove.

In this video, I head off to the woods on my bike on a bike-packing mini adventure.Having found a nice spot amongst the pines, I set up my tarp and hammock and begin to get things ready for an enjoyable evening of good food and the relaxing rhythm of the forest.
Liver and onions is on the menu, washed down with a superb beer - before settling down to a comfortable night’s sleep, swinging in the light summer breeze.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
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You shouldn't have to explain your self Simon . We as family men appreciate how difficult it is to do the things you love ! I always smile when your notifications pop up . Absolutely great 👌 thank you !!

[@robbygreene2]

No matter what type of trip you take, if you film it, I will watch. Your camera work is advanced, your voice calming, and your content is always educational. Thank you for creating, I'll be watching. Cheers!

[@djwnakata9406]

Magic, thankyou Simon for all you do, always a pleasure.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Simon, its awesome that you've been doing KZbin this long and you never run out of ideas for fresh content. I'll have to try bikepacking one of these days. Cheers bud!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Sam!

[@cathyjay2569]

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[@janetbrugnoli4157]

One of my favourite meals my mum made when we were kids, liver, onions, sausages, bacon,garden peas mash and gravy, scrumdidliumtious.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yum!!! 😋

[@maryblaylock6545]

I've never had lamb liver and I mean to look into it now. I've had beef and pork liver. Don't care for the pork. Really looked tasty to me! I'd also like to try the Knorr stock pots.

[@kevincorby435]

I am the only one who eats liver and bacon in my family. I will have to try your one pan cook.

[@janetbrugnoli4157]

@@maryblaylock6545 my mum always did lambs liver, I think she preferred it, but I discovered years after leaving home I preferred beef liver. It’s all good, I love my bistro gravy too… yum. I miss my mums cooking, she was a great cook.

[@darrenspeed6854]

Another cracking video Simon. The perfect night we all strive for. 👍🙏👏👏👏

[@jgstevens5169]

Thank you Simon, appreciate your hard work. You're a genuine person, good father. Plus honest & forthright. Thank you again.

[@paulaallen3674]

Glad to know about the notification anomalies - I used to think they were fairly foolproof but have discovered it isn't so!

[@KentSurvival]

simon, a bloke with offal in the woods ! I nearly had a heart attack when you said 'better than o'boy!

[@biblebeliever4570]

No joking i cant believe there is anything better for Simon. In the states most i get is SwissMiss.

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

A great looking meal. My wife and I haven't had liver and onion for a long time. I've a mind to remedy that very soon.

[@biblebeliever4570]

Thank you so much Simon for the outing. I live through you. If it werent for your videos id go stir crazy. I didnt even get to retire as a coast to coast truck driver. My health brought me down so i have not even attempted going camping. Its been 2 years since i got to kayak also, even longer to canoe. God bless you Simon and keep them coming youve got an old fan base that keeps on watching, and seeing your sub grow dramatically soon youll have 150k.

[@CherryBlossomHill]

Gorgeous Simon! We haven’t forgotten you! Much appreciated on a day like today! You bring so much joy to the world!

[@grumpyauldman]

I'm quite impressed at how well equipped you were considering the lack of carrying capacity. I guess you just gotta make sure not to take stuff you don't need.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That’s the key mate - take the bare essentials and if items can have multiple uses, even better (but allow room for a couple of luxuries!) 😁

[@maryblaylock6545]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Such as a very nice beer!

[@rushyahr7423]

I really like these videos, makes me want to go camping like I use to when I was younger. I used to just find a good place by myself and go fishing, have a few beers, a good meal, great times.

[@johnhempsall4644]

You could carry a bladder pack when your on your bike also good for canoe trips every thing.👍🍻

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Agreed! I carry a CamelBak Mil-Spec Crux Hydration Pack

[@bencordery9892]

I came to the comment section to say the same thing

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I have a camelback, great way to carry extra water, I just hate having anything on my back when biking 👍

[@cathyjay2569]

I just love watching and listening to you on your outings, no matter what you do. When I get that notification I literally stop what I’m doing and go watch! Liver and onions is also one of my favs. I’m an old granny in Tennessee. Thank you!!

[@braikka]

Love the sound of the English forest in the morning. Makes me feel homesick.

[@BeeKay4444]

Super enjoyed this one. So tranquil and relaxing. I use nature as a mental health reset as well. Being stuck in the middle of a cold snap in Northern Canada means not getting out just now. Your content is the next best thing for me. Cheers Simon!

[@KimberlyGreen]

Primeval. That's the word that comes to mind for this one. Some of the shots of you cooking over the fire, the bird sounds, the morning sunlight through the trees. Could have been yesterday, or a million years ago.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That forest did have that feel about it - tall pines and ferns - love it! 😁 Thanks Kimberly

[@annestaffiere5387]

That was really lovely and peaceful. Thanks Simon

[@mikelafferty5253]

I really enjoyed the vid, looks like something I wanna try!!

[@timohammond]

Nice one Simon, will be pushing the reset button tomorrow ATB

[@myvoiceyourstory9338]

Hornworm your phone is great quality for filling bruv So if you ever want to go super light you know you can just use that :) Thanks for alllll the work you do for us Love ya mate

[@steveqhanson6835]

Always a pleasure Simon. Well done

[@ameno21]

Newer clicked that bell and I see all the videos.

[@kccox3446]

👋👋👋 Simon , as always awesome! Doesn't matter Simon how you get us out there be it walk, wheels, boat, you help us to long for our journeys with you. Thank You for all you go through to take us there !!!! stay safe👋 see yeah next Journey 👋

[@Seamus3051]

Many thanks Simon. Always find your videos instructive & enjoyable, Stay well & safe. Cheers.

[@Alan-ur9jo]

You're right about being good for your mental health, I only watched the video and I feel better already. Imagine how great I'd feel if I actually went out there and did it.

[@tonystrange7224]

At last a proper backpacking camp so missed these Simon. Great that they are back. Normality is returning.

[@markcummings6856]

Such a peaceful video. Thanks Simon.

[@martystacey4429]

Early morning in the woods🙏Spectacular👌😉

[@wandamanley7401]

great camp you have alot of great ideas and very good quality gear. the liver and onions looked good and glad you enjoy showing us how to chill.

[@sheilamcgugan8249]

Haven't commented on your videos before. Just like to say that it was fantastic , you cought the atmosphere just right. You seem to be one of life's genuine good guys. Well done and thanks for the escape. Brian.

[@stephencritchley9355]

Love your stuff - & attention to detail. But isn't it a bummer when your car breaks down & you have to take a bike!! Lol. Keep it up bloke!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Brian!

[@rob-in-peru]

Superb. The morning shots were beautiful plus the bird song.

[@kat4770]

So good to watch one of your videos again. I fell victim to not being notified, so I appreciate your message on that. Wishing you well from Washington State, US.

[@davemeduna700]

I grew up with mom making beef liver and onions all the time. Now when I go and visit my dad he always has me make it, except now it's buffalo because he knows a guy that raises them. Take care

[@myvoiceyourstory9338]

Love ya man I’d watch you jjst sit at home cleaning your camp gear . For I feel like I’m chillin with the best dad ever

[@ianscott3762]

All that hot sauce? You’re in beast mode mate. Great video Simon, thanks for sharing.

[@thenanlife1141]

Such a lovely country vibe ! Lol !

[@TheRealSteveEllis]

Giggled at the shot of the old skool suspension forks

[@YDdraigBach]

Ooh, I do like a nice bit of liver & onions!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Lovely video Simon - nice to hear some Cuckoo in the woodland too 👍

[@scottjohnson4711]

Thank you great video and the woods give you that reset you need.

[@thenanlife1141]

Learning so many skills from you for camping hols .. Thank you Simon

[@SeymourAss54]

Another awesome video! Love the morning wake up shots they were very cool and immersive.

[@roaming-aus]

A little idea to save water is to turn your frypan upside down over the fire and burn off the remnants. Another great vid. Thanks Simon

[@timypp2894]

The first video pour moi was Simon going biking into a wood. Yay another bike camping adventure.. Keep up the good work

[@briancunningham9857]

I like the way you make your videos, Simon. When I watch you cooking. It's almost like I'm sat there with you. Keep up the good work.

[@IslandBoy-808]

I have to admit. You certainly know how to make liver and onions look delicious..👍

[@stst9185]

You never seize to amaze me!!!!!

[@madmike5550]

Love Liver and Onions! My grandmother made them for me many years ago and I still crave them occasionally. You should make a bike sidecar for Maggie, or put her in your bike trailer...LOL! Another great video.

[@markstanford2300]

Hi Simon, great video, liver, bacon onions food of champions. Thanks for the relaxing adventure. Take care. 😉

[@thenanlife1141]

Love the sound of the cuckoo in the background

[@MrDwrench1]

Liver and onions is also a favorite of mine. Thanks for the video

[@srspower]

I quite like liver and onion with mashed potato and baked beans. For me it's comfort food, and it's incredibly good for you.

[@miked7666]

Thanks for making my day. Looks delicious.

[@saskhiker3935]

Your an inspiration and give me so many ideas about backcountry cooking! Love your channel!

[@timec2002]

Another excellent video Simon. You mentioned that you’d only bought limited water. Maybe a 2 or 3 Ltr cycling Camelbak might be a low profile option for more significantly water capacity. Just a thought 🙂

[@paulaboyland2946]

Hi Simon, enjoyed, your video, thankyou 😊💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 xxxxx

[@sheliadeshotel1110]

Better than oh boy? Can we believe it? Wow!

[@gavincutler8889]

Good to see old Kona bikes still in action - have a 1997 Cinder Cone parked in my hallway, still going strong

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Built to last! I’m on my third frame thanks to that superb lifetime warranty 😁👍

[@GaryLHedrickJr.-kl3mb]

A very good job Simon,I will try your liver and onions.Thanks to you and yours. GARY FROM Ohio.

[@gabijones2445]

super peaceful, thanks Simon. I have never seen anyone go camping and eat liver and onions, and I have never ever seen anyone eat liver and onions with gravy in a tortilla... you definitely think outside the box. Stay well

[@Glyn69]

That tarps brilliant , great video again really interesting, lambs liver lovely

[@mikstrixful]

Cant beat triple hazy!!! Absolutely love your videos dude.

[@gazanon8162]

Another great video Simon a pleasure to watch thank you take care mate

[@Forestman-BenO]

very nice movie the best place to be out in the woods

[@mmm144]

Thanks for all the work ... lot of work.

[@canoecycle7005]

Good video liver onions and mushrooms are my favourite I don't know how I missed this video .excellent bike packing love it .I got used to seeing you in the water 💧

[@alialmahanawi8409]

Very fantastic as always thanks Simon 🙏

[@leslieaustin151]

Loved it! Thank you. Les

[@pembling1]

Got to be said Simon, that dinner looked bloody marvelous. Nice one mate.

[@chriswild2458]

Enjoyed that Simon Gave me a little mental re set even though work is keeping me from the outdoors at present Thanks

[@andrewrigney5464]

Love the hammock setup and that stove.

[@GAR85120514]

That was fun. Thanks.

[@jeffk2481]

Beautiful morning shots!

[@thomasnoteboom1531]

It's to bad you couldn't stay and enjoy the morning a little more, sometimes it seams we rush to much these days, always learn something new, keep going. TSN

[@andyshollow6480]

I love liver n onions and nice choice of beer too

[@paultwood5170]

Cant beat liver n onions ,,great meal

[@MA-uu3sb]

I love liver and onions and mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes. Yum

[@benjamintrivett3675]

Enjoy your family and send videos when you can. I have enjoyed every video thats been posted. Watching from across the pond.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Benjamin

[@morrisyarnell6083]

I thank you for taking me along to the woodland, beautiful place. Cold and snowy here in US in Colorado. Great video.

[@DonHavjuan]

Throwing sparks towards your nylon stove bag. Nice.

[@loonypics6938]

Good vid' Simon, Yes I can recall the leather texture of school dinner liver. My mum always bought lambs liver fryed with onions and odds and sods left overs. Muhco yummy. Many thanks Simon.

[@ashleycoups3922]

lovely feel good video simon - totally on my wavelength - thank you.

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Loved everything about this video. Excellent, as always, Simon.

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS ; no hot sauce

[@kengarland2181]

Looks absolutely delicious Simon ! I love liver and onions . I never considered doing over a campfire, but I'm definitely going to try it. Keep up with the great videos .

[@Forestowo]

Very nice one :) Thank You!

[@deborahhoch2662]

Wow, beautiful woodlands

[@prasetyo313]

Beautiful day

[@monty_sultana]

I need to get my mountain bike fixed this just reminded me

[@dumpster555]

Another great one, Simon. Thanks!

[@markmartello]

Great video, thanks!

[@nidhishghag9080]

A relaxing video from Simon just in time

[@seanbunce720]

Beautiful

[@OldBlindDougArtist]

Good video great to see someone using a bike and hammock. 😁

[@keithandrews8637]

Brilliant one again 👏

[@craigbryant261]

Love the super chilled feel of this one. great video!

[@darrenboorman4365]

Lovely early morning shots, the sun rays, the woodland birds. Peaceful solitude