Hot Tent Camp "Pickerings Wood" Wiltshire Man

An Early Spring time Camp in a decidous woodland known as "Pickerings wood". Thats not it's real name, I can't give that away as it is on private land and only infrequently visited, so I am lucky to camp here on occasions.
I slept in my OneTigris Iron wall tent with my Woods walker titanium folding stove for warmth.
Lighting was my lovely old Fuerhand baby 265 Hurricane lantern.
I filmed a nighlapse using my Gopro Hero 7 black and photo's were taken using my Nikon D7500 Dslr.
The video clips were filmed using a Sony A6400 and stock lens.
Thanks for watching and hope to see you on the next one.
Sandy
Music used in this video available to download from the KZbin Audio library:
"Progressive moments" by Ugonna Onyekwe
"Snowy peaks pt1" by Chris Haugen

[@TheTrincomalee]

Thanks again. My Dad introduced me to motorcycling at the age of 5. I have always had motorcycles and had my 70th birthday three weeks ago. I still use some of the tools he had as an engineer tool maker. I think of him and my mother most days. They never had much money but certainly gave me a love of the simple things in life

[@WiltshireMan]

Godfrey what your parents gave you was priceless, no amount of money can buy it!

[@dewipeach]

We are of that generation, that very past, I never saw Dad stop.. only when to dark to garden anymore, never off work, out of a job.. but the end, same we never went short, mum having some cleaning jobs helped out. I only ever know a BSA Gold flash & sidecar growing up, I was first to have a car.. Later came my motorbikes..

[@prevcounta4877]

A totally heart warming video - your dad would have been proud and we are humbled & privileged to hear your stories. Thank you

[@stevec-b6214]

nicely said, he is a credit to his dad.

[@PaulMessner]

Brilliant as always Sandy. What a stunning couple of days. The woodland is starting to come alive again. You got to just love spring.....and bacon. Stay safe my friend.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Paul, it's been so much warmer these last few days and spring really in full swing now. Things can only get better:)

[@Lightfur]

Well you must take after your Dad mate. And the lamp is such a perfect possession to remember him by. Keeps you warm and gives you light. Lovely that you mentioned him.

[@christopherellis2663]

60! My sister is 70, tomorrow. I can remember when we were very young. Good Dads are in short supply....some of us get lucky.

[@MyScottyboy1]

(watching an air bed inflate...)".. I find it therapeutic, camping, it's all that's good in the world." What a lovely thing. Brilliant, and very true.

[@marksadventures3889]

What a fitting tribute to your dad his heart would be bursting with pride to have such a son. Lovely woodland there. There are times I miss Wiltshire when I get country air in my nose and remember days as a boy cycling around, camping, watching wildlife all on Lardy cake and paste sandwiches and pop. I could cycle to see Grandma in Radstock, camp in her garden and set off home the next day. I enjoy the hills of Lancashire now and 5o years later look back in fondness. Great video Sandy, thanks for sharing.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Mark, I bet there's some nice countryside in Lancashire too

[@marksadventures3889]

@@WiltshireMan there is Sandy. I live in the Forest of Bowland an area of outstanding natural beauty which has peaks as high as neighbouring Pendle Hill. The Ribble Valley offers windy roads with old towns and villages and the coastline offers the noisy Blackpool and more refined Southport and Morecambe with a more distinct Edwardian flavour. As a great centre for industrial heritage from mining to heavy metal works and the old weaver Sheds and mills, it's a living history lesson. Sadly many of the Weaving Sheds are gone now- Nelson has the last and Queen Street Mill is the last existing steam powered mill. It's a museum now in Harle Syke Burnley.

[@joegarry8983]

What a lovely tribute to a wonderful Dad and a magical old oil lamp Sandy, memories are made of stuff like this, and that old lamp of yours always remind me of my Grand Dad milking his cows by the light of one like it on many a dark, cold Winters evening.,

[@davidsanderson1891]

Hi sandy. Beautiful relaxing video. Lovely story about you dad And you. Let's raise a glass to all parents past. Sadly missed Stay safe my friend. Old dave.

[@WiltshireMan]

Raise that glass Dave:)

[@ewengillies9826]

Nice to hear you speak so fondly of your dad Sandy. It is a pleasure and privelege to hear someone who was close to their dad as you and I obviously were. Life as we know it is simply fantastic mate. I used to sit with my mum and dad at night as a kid and husk corn for hours by the light of a Hurricane lantern such awesome memories. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Bushyboy oz.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Ewen I consider myself very fortunate to have had the Dad that I had, thanks for watching Sandy

[@madmike5550]

I understand your love for your Father and fond memories of getting that lantern with him so many years ago. I have similar memories of my Father, who passed away in 1986 when he was 52 from a massive heart attack. I was 32 at the time. I will be 69 in February. I lost my wife of 46 years in June 2022, and will never live long enough to recover from losing her .My oldest dog passed 2 months after my wife. I believe he mourned himself to death because he loved her and couldn’t get over her not being home. I watch videos such as yours to ease my mind. Thank you for always providing great videos Sir.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Mike I'm sorry to hear your story, you have lost some special people, but in life we all oneday have to face this.In some ways it is easier and who know's maybe better for those who have departed. There's a lot of pain and suffering down here on "The Good Earth", I hope you are able to find times of joy. I now look back with fondness at my dogs and family that are no longer here and am grateful to have been a part of their lives. Try not to allow grief to blind you, it has it's purpose but there will be good times to come still. Sandy

[@peteboardman5370]

So thrilled you put in a bit recognising the role of invertebrates and birds in habitats. Fabulous message to other bushcrafters. Great video Sandy 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pete

[@victormonster4658]

What could be better; just had a weeks holiday and then comeback to two Wiltshire Man videos. 👍

[@pantheman1300]

Great video Sandy, I'm lucky to still have my Dad who is coming up to 92, lovely to hear your comment ' it takes someone special to be a Dad' it rings so true to me.

[@WiltshireMan]

My Dad would also be 92 if he were still around, thats a good age, and I hope your Dad has more good years ahead

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

What a wonderful video. Thank you. And that was some very touching words about your Dad.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bjorn, I was very fortunate to have a Dad who was kind, loving and generous despite suffering ill health, he put the family first and was our rock and stronghold when we were young:)

[@firsttrade4029]

Once again Wiltshire Man takes us out of the rat race for 30 mins or so. Great 👍

[@jimrowland6089]

Thats a beautiful little woods to camp in. Sound of the Pheasants Is a happy reminder for me.

[@railbug6281]

A good life principal Sandy, “Take what you need and no more”👍

[@samdown1914]

I was half expecting you to stand up and lean on the bird perch and snap it off 😂…..excellent video, very relaxing to watch with a good mug of tea after a busy day

[@Dustypilgrim1]

Always enjoy the vids Sandy. They always offer up the same calm , thorough ,attention to detail and quality that your knife making does. There's no posturing, no bravado, nothing showy or flash ... just an end result, with every stage formed from quality and calm proficiency... Thanks Sandy. This kind of vid is the closest I have been able to get to getting anywhere near to 'out there' , in any way, for best part of four years now, so I really bl##dy enjoy them. Love the link with the lamp and what it means to you. I have some of my grandfather's , and my dad's tools and such, grandad was a bit of a 'divil' , bless him. My dad, like yours was a wonderful man, truly my main hero throupout my life. Some of the tools and items are beyond use now... but ... they're still there, and will never be disposed of while I breathe out after breathing in ... Cheers mate ... Take care and stay well .

[@WiltshireMan]

Keep breathing in and out Will, its not so good when you can't get out. I must admit I am just beginning to feel my age a bit!

[@jamesbenjamin8078]

Sandy, having rather lost touch with you as you seemed to disappear off my KZbin recommendations, it’s great that you are back. The thing that I particularly like about you and your channel is that, despite all your modesty, you are a countryman first and foremost. You see a lot of other KZbinrs in the wild but few of them have your lifelong sensibilities for the natural world. A man after my own heart.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi James Thanks for your comment, yes I would consider myself a "Country Man" first and foremost having grown up in a rural location and followed its ways, I've also spent many quiet times alone in the countryside pondering this and that:)

[@citybee311]

After a hard day at work this is just what I need to watch to relax.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hope you got a chance to relax Bee

[@gromlynne3550]

Bless you, you trooper.. carrying on regardless. Thank you for the wonderful virtual bike ride. You have some really lovely rideouts around your locality.

[@WiltshireMan]

Wiltshire is a lovely county Grom but sometimes it's good to see other places :)

[@castingshadows282]

You sure show us some very wonderful places Sandy. I admire your philosophy in thinking of all the creatures that we share our world with. You are a man amongst men. Your Vlogs inspire many who would love to be in your shoes. I for one am one of those. Thank you.

[@abdullahgm]

This place looks charming and livelyGreat upload. Very nice sharing. Thanks for taking us along! Have a great day!😍😍

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Lovely words to hear about your Dad, Sandy. Great camp, too. Thank You. 👍🙂😘🏕️

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Brian

[@mikehurley5052]

You cant get anymore relaxing than that, awesome camp.

[@grumpysprout3505]

Just perfect!......for a Sunday afternoon, if I ever meet you I'll but you breakfast! For all the great video's....👍

[@martinfoy5167]

Sandy that video was more heart warming than any glass of whiskey my friend 🥃👏👏👏👏👏👌👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it, my next video has a bit of local history in it.

[@billcotton1551]

I just can't get over that stove. The way is packs up is amazing! Another great video ,love hearing the wildlife.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bill, it's a great stove and one of the cheapest, I've used it a far bit over this winter and it's holding up no problem

[@martystacey4429]

A very sweet eulogy for your dad Sandy. Loved the video🖤🖤

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, Dad did his best for the family Marty, I was lucky to have a Dad like him :)

[@Pieandpeas]

Profound words and a video that shows the best experiences in life are the simplest. 👍

[@iancharlesworth3654]

BRILLIANT SANDY. I'M OFF MOTORBIKE CAMPING THE LAST WEEK IN MARCH. YOU CAN COME AND DO ALL THE COOKING. 😂🤣😭👍👍👍

[@lindacharles6581]

I have only recently discovered your videos and I love them, I couldn’t do what you do being female and a little older than you (71) but in my dreams I do what you do. My greatest joy is to be walking in the countryside, the nearest we get is Cannock Chase and we do walk most days. But I thoroughly enjoy walking or riding alone. Thank you for bringing the out doors into our home.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats lovely Linda thanks for your kind comment, I am lucky to live close to some nice countryside and try to get out camping atleast 2 or 3 times a month throughout the year:) Also bicyclen and walk and ride a motorbike :)

[@henryporter5466]

Man will never take only what he needs. That's why we have the word 'selfish'.

[@WiltshireMan]

We also have the opposite word Unselfish or selfless

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Perfect. I will raise a glass to your dear old dad and mine too. If it were not for them we wouldn’t be doing any of this 😁👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats true enough Ken, I still think of my old Dad every day even though he has been gone almost 34 years

[@johnl5439]

Thanks for the great video. I also had a proper dad who passed away 2007 and mam in 1988. They are always in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you good health and happiness 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou and the same to you too

[@StuNotStew]

A lovely video. The little bit about your dad made me dry my eyes as I listened to those words and thought about my two young daughters. Thank you 😌 🏕

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats good Stu, love is the way it's priceless and no amount of money can buy it.

[@grahamburgess8456]

Another peaceful camp with nice photography, very nice, thanks

[@WiltshireMan]

Many thanks Graham

[@michaelcase8574]

Looks like someone is taking good care of that woodland wrapping small trees protecting them from woodland beasties. When you were drinking that beer how you kept it cold then I remembered. Another one of your traditional bacon sardine sandwiches for breakfast. Another great post!

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Michael the tree guards are to stop the deer from eating them but sadly most of those small tree's are Ash trees and some have now got Ash dieback

[@stephenszalay]

Happy Spring Equinox. It’s getting lighter. Lovely memories of Shrivenham. I was posted there in 2000-2002, where I fell in love with the ridgeway.

[@WiltshireMan]

I spent the first 11 years of my life in Watchfield then we moved to Shrivenham in 1973. Dad came from Aberdeen and was posted down here when he was in the army, to what was then called the RMCS Royal Military College of Science

[@stephenszalay]

@@WiltshireMan Aberdeen was the home of the Gordon Highlanders. Fantastic Regimental museum up there. Great jumping off point for Deeside and the Cairngorms. Sounds like we’ve both been blessed with happy memories.

[@WiltshireMan]

@@stephenszalay Thats right Steve, Dad was in the Gordon Highlanders and he also went to Korea back in the 50's. It was on his return just after that war (the forgotton war) that Dads health started to fail him. He never spoke much about it. I think the Gordon Highlanders has since been disbanded

[@philltatham4732]

I'd of used a bottle of red to deglaze the pan and finished it off over dinner lol, glad to hear you had such a wonderful Dad Sandy good to hear. Beautiful little wood and views great post 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Ah yes, good idea, a small bottle of red would have been great for that

[@rialobran]

Lovely spot for a quiet camp, a little grass oasis in the woodland.

[@WiltshireMan]

The woodland grass is always lovely lush and green at this time of year Si

[@maryanderson9395]

Thank you Sandy for another delightful video. I never tire of watching them.keep safe

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Mary

[@jnmykn5557]

Hello Wilts, superb photography, esp the drone footage. Best regards, keep it up 🙂 Jn

[@VANFLIPPINGTASTIC]

i also had a good dad . we were lucky to have this , some dont .

[@stephengraham8629]

Thanks Sandy, nice wee camp out

[@johnwoodcock6468]

Great. I felt like i was there with you. I love how you manage to live such a full and interesting life. Thanks for sharing.

[@thevibesss7831]

Come across this man on utube very interesting hope dog still going love it wot a nice man mark from Sheffield

[@himydad1499]

This one went straight to to heart... Cheers.

[@gerrydonnelly3629]

best channel on youtube.

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL Thanks Gerry

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

Great video Sandy, lovely to hear you talk about your dad and the lamp, very touching 👍👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dan and Meg, I can be a little sentimental at times I suppose:)

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

@@WiltshireMan i lost my dad last year and it was incredible to hear you talk about your late father the way you did, and the lamp looks like you've treasured it. dan

[@WalterFox]

Magnificent video! Love it. Thanks es 73s.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

10:15 Well said my friend. Sometimes it's the little things that matter. Beautiful video Sandy, well done.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Daniel

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@paulturnersmith1143]

thank goodness your off that flipping motorbike and back in the woods! thought you had forgotten about us woodland folk lol,cheers Sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

I tend to do on average 2 woodland camps each month

[@paulturnersmith1143]

@@WiltshireMan i have a mod for the tinyflex air pump if you are interested,makes life alot easier, probably make good video content!

[@mooseyrambling5838]

Another superb video Sandy, nothing like watching a man enjoying his kit in his element. Really enjoy the relaxed way you go about relaxing! A lesson there for a good few in this world today mate. Keep up the excellent relaxed entertainment , best wishes s to all in the Halls of Wiltshire man.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thnaks Moosey:)

[@Celtic-Silver-countryman]

That must be a great winter setup, I loved all things that ran on paraffin I had two of them lamps went rusty in garage very sad my own fault.

[@TheMendipman]

What a lovely video Sandy. Very special. Love to all, Noel

[@WiltshireMan]

I think you'll like the latest (next) video Noel, It's about a local author and poet Alfred Williams who worked in the GWR rail works

[@johnmcdyer7297]

That was just fabulous

[@garyvause2475]

Lovely and relaxing as ever

[@lincolndave1966able]

Thanks for the video Sandy, as ever, pure soul food.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dave

[@mischef18]

Sure is a lovely spot to be at one with nature bro. Safe travels

[@dusty.roaches9466]

Fantastic for highlighting we all should play our part in looking after nature, great video sandy

[@Wessexphotography]

Good one Sandy . You seem quite content with the one tigris , now that you've used it few times. Looks as though " it just works" . Nice area as well . Cheers sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Joe, The Iron wall tent is a good shelter for what it is, very cheap and combined with a lighweight stove its bloody lovely even on the coldest of nights:)

[@paulkowatch7401]

lovely video and philosophy, only take what you need. Thanks for the smile it gave me watching the video.

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul

[@robhemsley9181]

An exceptional video - just brilliant- sorry about your dad - I had a wonderful dad too - and I’m trying to be the same for my son too

[@annenewton5403]

We've just found you this evening and watched 2.We are really enjoying them.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Anne and welcome to my channel. I shall do more hot tent camping when the winter is here:) Sandy

[@raymondlawrence4080]

Amazing video as always....love the birds dawn chorus at this time of year ...keep the great work up Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thank you Ramond, nature is in full swing now

[@007vauxhall]

Beautiful wild camp, enjoyed that. Just what the Dr ordered.

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa, yes Paul the Dr has ordered some time too be spent in the woods:)

[@trucker9462]

What lovely words.

[@campingwithlorenzokipau3690]

Very good camping video presentation, very peaceful and relaxing place. Thank you for sharing your wonderful camping adventures my friend, I just subscribe and like 👍 your nice video. Stay safe and healthy always 🤝 👍 😃

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou, I hope you have many happy camps too:)

[@DDan61]

Words to live be "take what you need and not more!". As far as fire starting goes, it isn't cheating because in the woods you are supposed to "work smarter, not harder!". Your Dad, well, as long as you think/speak about him, he lives on (as it should be)! Stay safe and healthy my friend!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dan, Yes I'm all for working smarter:) As for Dad who knows, his body has turned to dust thats for sure but we don't fully understand what conscientiousness is and what really happens when we die. Sure it seems when we're dead we are done, but who knows..It's a mystery. I'll find out one day or will I:)

[@DDan61]

@@WiltshireMan Love the way you think!

[@BorderRambler]

What a lovely relaxing camp Sandy , the simple things in life are always the best . Loved the story of the lamp and your dad , got to love the woodland going to sleep and waking up with all the different sounds . Keep them coming atb Dave

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheers Dave, the woodland is coming back to life now after Winters sleep, heard some lovely owls during this camp, it made it all worthwhile:)

[@forextraderradioman]

Thank you for this (again) excellent video! vy73 from Hamburg/Germany, Dietmar, DL4HAO :)

[@paulevans3754]

Brilliant!!!!

[@martynleyfield2941]

Thanks so much for sharing Sandy I recon that’s one of your best hot tent camps so nice to see someone so at one with nature and I thought the short time laps camera affect was brilliant, nice to see the chimney behaving it’s self 👍 I remember the first you put that together 😂 it seems to have got’n some memory now 😊. Till the next. M

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes the pipe is actually harder to roll up now, it wants to be a chimney thats for sure

[@martynleyfield2941]

@@WiltshireMan yeh for sure every time I see you roll it up I think 🥴 you need some gloves on it looks sharp 😉

[@Gribley]

Another excellent video Sandy!

[@markb3180]

Wonderful!

[@Dug_Out]

Thank you for bringing us along Sandy. A thoroughly enjoyable video

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Such a nice edit Sandy, calming and tranquil, interestingly, the silent aerial scenes were quite powerful, I think we need a balance between friendly dialog and the quietude of a forest. Lovely film thanks for taking us along. Harry

[@WiltshireMan]

Turn the volume up Harry and you'll hear the birds singing as the drone flys over

[@Heresjohny603]

Hi sandy greetings from Glasgow. I really enjoy your videos you are so lucky to have beautiful countryside around you in Wiltshire. Atb

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks johnny, Wiltshire is beautiful but it doesn't have the rugged beauty of Loch Lomond which is close to your home

[@Heresjohny603]

@@WiltshireMan yes true sandy I think most of us Glaswegians take Loch lomond for granted! I try to go there when I can but usually so crowded. Especially after pandemic.

[@g0ora]

Thank you Sandy, nice relaxing video. Been out on my 883 Hog today with Screaming Eagle tech on it, that is an event I can tell you. You need a little Hog in your life. 73 OB

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa sounds nice John, I was out on the Vstrom the day before yesterday, shall probably have a bimble on the Himalayan tomorrow

[@peterlewis7292]

Thank you Sandy, Your calm narration ,the music of "just nature" make your videos something special. Your reminiscing of your late Dad are priceless memories. Thank you. Rgds. Peter.

[@paullewis1566]

Another enjoyable camping trip, thank you for sharing your experience.

[@brianoutdoorlife7788]

Another great video Sandy🙏 Very therapeutic, thank you. Take care, stay safe.

[@whuds1159]

Another great camp enjoyed watching and when you spoke about leaving the branch for birds and insects, Nicely done. Great time of the year to get out and enjoy the nature and wildlife

[@FredWilbury]

Another great Sandy video so relaxing and thoughtful better than any crap on tv thanks Sandy regards Frederick ps I was in tears at the end so emotional

[@WiltshireMan]

Ah Fred, sounds like you had a good Dad too:)

[@FredWilbury]

@@WiltshireMan nice thoughts Sandy but I had a step father not happy days when I had a son he was my best friend we did loads together but he died at age 17 25 years ago. Many thanks for your thoughts . Fred

[@WiltshireMan]

@@FredWilbury I'm almost lost for words fred, I bet the loss is still hard to endure even after the passge 25 years. I would never want to survive my children. So sorry to hear this Sandy

[@simonhorn1745]

Wiltshire man in the spring time....a joy to behold

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

glad to see you camping again

[@trevorthorn5011]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos camping motorcycling and your knife well done Sandy keep it up we are the same age I understand where you’re coming from all the best Trevor

[@scaff3450]

Enjoyed the video Sandy spring is definitely coming look forward to watching the next adventure 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

A very relaxing hot tent camp there Sandy. There is no better way to relax than hot tenting, I know I keep saying it but to ne there isn't. Lovely to hear a little about your father and hope much you love and miss him. I feel the same way about mine, it hurts every time I see him knowing I've already lost him.

[@WiltshireMan]

It can be hard when we lose a close relative, my Dad was such a lovely man, sounds like your Dad was too

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@@WiltshireMan yes, very hard. Nothing can prepare you mate. Thanks

[@ifadams2908]

Sandy thank you for your vlog, they are always so enjoyable to watch.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks so much, glad you are finding the enjoyable

[@williamreeder3660]

Great video !

[@SharpblueCreative]

Another 25 minutes of pure relaxation. Thank you Sandy. Nice bumping into you again the other day - I was rushing up to the post office. Nice to see you and the dogs. Thanks for another great video.

[@WiltshireMan]

I thought it was you Mark:) Dogs were pulling me along

[@michaelnoakes8566]

Another great episode brother. Don't feel bad about starting your fire with lamp oil; in the 1800's cowboys in the American West did the same thing, but if it helps ease your guilt feelings, if you dissect the anatomy of your lighter, when you rolled your finger across the wheel, you used flint and steel.

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa thats very true

[@RDPproject]

Stunning Time-Lapse of the moonrise

[@homeForester]

thanks for sharing this video

[@BumblebumBear]

The original and best bushcrafter….loved the chilled and humble vibe on a Sunday evening. Thank you Sandy for sharing this adventure with us.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Bumble, I've been around for a while I guess:)