It's the only option I have left to continue camping regularly.

I've noticed my youtube channel views have dropped massively, and after taking a long look into my youtube youtube analysts, I found where to prove started from.
#englishwoodsman #wildcamping

[@xrazer5156]

Hey Dan, as a long term subscriber both on this account and a previous account I have watched your channel grow over the years. One of the reasons I personally believe that your channel may be in decline is because the videos are not as regular as you used to be. I know you have another channel going but you did say yourself on this channel when you launched the second channel that this one would not suffer as a result and the videos would still be as regular on this channel and your new one would not affect this channel in any way. As you have a family and a life to live, it was inevitable that having a second channel, especially one that requires overnight stays, etc, your main channel was going to take a hit. You only have so much free time that you can spend creating content. I am not saying that it's right or wrong I just this that is a major factor in the reason for the channel declining. We used to be guaranteed a video every weekend and myself personally would look forward to the weekly video and fit it into my own schedule to watch. It became a regular thing in our house to watch your weekly video each week as we knew when it would be uploaded and we all looked forward to it being released. Now it could be a few weeks before the next one and as that happens you start to get out of the habbit of looking for new videos because once you look a couple of times and there hasn't been anything new uploaded you find yourself not looking anymore without meaning to. We still thoroughly enjoy all your videos and will continue to watch them as soon as they are released. I'm just trying to help you understand the possible reasons for the views dropping. Keep up the good work though Dan, you still have not put up a single video we didn't like or enjoy. Always great videos and one of if not the best channel on KZbin. We all always enjoy them in our house, and I know you have helped so many to "get out and be that person" as you so often say yourself. You should be proud of what you have achieved because it's you that makes the channel. People watch because they like you, they like your honesty and your down to earth nature. Many people have outdoor channels, but if you don't like the person, you won't stick around or follow the channel. Look forward to your next video. Take care bud.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Be Regular Dan !

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

Spot on my friend. The problem is he was a weekly consistent and created predictable content, and him camping. It became a weekly routine for me. Once he broke that routine I haven't watched as much it's also because the content isn't predictable anymore. I am not interested at all in his other content, especially the giveaway nonsense. I don't mind his old stove review or his cooking vids, but other than that it's a no watch for me. Another channel I watch as a routine is outdoor gear review with Luke. His channel works for the reasons this channel used to work. It's predictable and weekly. I get that he prolly has the urge to change it up not be boring but he doesn't understand that you can't just change what you sell and expect your customers to keep coming back. If the bakery decided to sell bricks instead of bread imma find a new bakery not buy bricks instead.

[@sarahdowling2478]

Yes and when your not consistently on here KZbin tends to not show your vlogs as much as those who are on here regularly so yours are pushed further aside for other regular bloggers.

[@mikkdc]

Best thing about having private woodland is peace of mind. It takes all the worry away and for me, that is priceless.

[@michaellaing2067]

I think it's a cracking idea Dan

[@IvanDP1967]

English Woodsman with his very own woodland.... brilliant idea 👍 Wish you every success sir.

[@bobhead6243]

Hello Dan , I think you renting the bit of Woodland , is a Great idea , if the Landowners Agree , and it does not cost you the Earth ! . Lets hope they Agree , I know you Have been Missing it there ! .😊👍

[@englishwoodsman]

Hi bob

[@chrisuk1000]

Great idea, it also means you’d be a custodian of the area, keeping an eye out and looking after the wood. The landowner should be happy with that too.

[@johnclark1469]

I think its a brilliant idea. The owner has a responsible respectful camper who is accountable to take proper care of the area and you have more exclusive rights to camp there by an agreement only you have w him. A win-win! This gives you more privacy, safety and authority when camping there. More views, more convenience. And the owner more security on his woodland property. Well done👍

[@StephenWainwright-ge9jv]

Dan you don't need to ask mate!! It's your channel, do as you wish!! I think it is a great idea, you can look after the woods and enjoy many future camps GO FOR IT!!

[@bobclark7211]

I think it’s a good idea Dan. It does show sincerity, appreciation and you will take care of the property.

[@canu2-dk6lw]

Gentlemen's agreement and you being the caretaker of the woodland is very nice. You have a home and work life and trekking all over the countryside is time consuming. The best of all worlds I think renting the space. We like sharing a nice camping time with you chatting and checking out gear and the cooking and fires are always a bonus.

[@goldfinger180024]

Working it out with the landowner is always a good idea Dan. And as far as keeping it up, you always clean up after others anyway so you’ll just be doing what you always do. It’s a good thing to do Dan and I’ll keep watching no matter what you do.

[@nicotoscani1707]

but renting yourself out to him is a huge commitment

[@trinitysmith1915]

Dan watching you is ALWAYS a pleasure !!!!! You do whatever you need and definitely want to do !

[@Soundscape123]

A fantastic idea Dan. Your videos are refreshing and bring the countryside and outdoor life into peoples lives, especially those who are unable to get out. Many thanks to you.

[@MM-gi4uy]

Great idea Dan, you have always been very respectful of place you camped, and this has always a favoroite of yours.....Hope it works out well for you.... Best luck !

[@anthonyhutchinson8747]

Will always watch because your programs are so good.

[@juderooke707]

I agree entirely with you that you feel most comfortable in the private woodland and am glad that you can come to some arrangement with the owner, you are always respectful of your surroundings and can be trusted to take care of this place, good luck x

[@sambeeson2597]

Hi Dan Renting the woodland is a terrific idea! You have to do what feels right for you and for your channel. Go with your gut feeling over this. Your gut feeling started the channel in the first place. You are doing an amazing job. Great idea 😃

[@michaelmcquiggan1252]

Great idea Dan if it's your piece and tranquillity being their enjoy it if it's offered to you

[@leemichel8199]

Hope all works out for you , God bless you and your family and happy camping 🏕 😀 😊 🙏. Lee

[@alanslade2319]

Yeah great idea DAN and it's not going to be a headache about were to Go,all the time, straight into camping and food, which we love, good luck with that happening mate, ALAN. 💯👍

[@claudiaclark6162]

There are always a few that spoil things for others. So go ahead and rent it because it will be best for you and safer.

[@atmosdolby1271]

Hello Dan, I have been a long-time subscriber, and I started watching you during your long hikes in the mountains, when you were trying out different bivy bags. I hope your dreams come true! Best wishes!

[@Emma-Rick-Gibbs]

We’ve been with you since the beginning. Do what ever you prefers to do however the woodland idea is splendid and being back the cooking Friday 🥳

[@margaretconnery7422]

What a fab idea I'd love my own bit of woodland Dan.Great way to get away from the rat race and chill ..can't think of anything better. 😊

[@shanemotley9955]

Love the idea, I will watch no matter where you go.

[@Kw1161]

Great ideal…looking forward to your new videos. Have a great day!

[@TarrelScot]

Speaking as a woodland owner, this seems like a good solution. Public liability insurance in particular is getting insanely expensive (if you can get it), so I can understand other owners being concerned about people going in there informally, especially if engaging in camping, fires, etc. Things are rarely free. It's just not always obvious who is doing the paying.

[@chrisrickard-ch5ht]

Great idea, Dan. Your own piece of woodland , you can control it, who uses it. It's a win, win situation between you and the landowner.

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

I remember sending you a message on Facebook advising you to either purchase or rent some woodland to keep your videos coming. For me it is a win win because I will be able to see more of what I like on your channel. For you it is a no brainer and good business! So go for it Dan!

[@glynhewitt441]

Great idea Dan, get some private land signs up!!!😊

[@nuskaha]

What ever do do in your future videos, I’ll be watching you mate. Keep the uploads coming , all the very best to you 👍

[@JaineSlade]

Hi Dan. I think renting it is a brilliant idea. You always look after the area where you camp. Love watching your woodland camping/ cooking/. I reckon some of your subscribers would pay to come overnighting with you. Love watching you keep it up.

[@Walkingmansam]

It's a good idea Dan helps you and the land owner out plus it'll be interesting to see the up keep of the woodland could be a new side of the channel

[@walterberry8703]

What a great idea ,you seem to have a good relationship with the landowners . If your channel can fund it and increase your figures then go for it your honest and open approach has to be commend ed ,wishing you all the best👍

[@Berniewojewski]

100% Dan , you are where you are because of the cooking and using your gear. No matter where you are. I prefer these type of videos. Just keep being you. Rent it definitely. Bring your own wood.

[@cindyminx2985]

Just the other day I realized your channel hadnt come across my feed, so that may also be why you've seen a drop off. I went through my subscription channels to find you again. LOVE the idea of your own woodland and the idea of buscrafting. Dont worry about the critics, you try different things, some will work some wont. A regular post date is nice, if you could, then we know when to look for your videos! Really enjoy your channel!

[@seanmcananey4407]

Great idea Dan I have missed your regular camps I the woodland 👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

I own a small woodland which I film in and whilst it’s a bit more “controlled “ environment it still shows the methods and techniques used in either a survival situation or just showing kit, but without the hassle of using other properties owned by other people! I still like to do little videos when I’m out and about and try to stick to day projects without overnighting that way less likely to upset anyone. I highly recommend buying some land of your own if you can, it’s also so rewarding when not filming having somewhere to chill out in for yourself! It’s also a great investment for your financial future as prices will only go up as less land becomes available. If you have the financial means id honestly recommend it whole heartedly! You will not be disappointed. As for the channel content…. Just do what you enjoy! If you like it then others will too. Don’t try to hard to please others do it for yourself. That’s just my personal opinion mate. Take care and best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@amandamorris754]

Dan absolutely awesome Idea, brilliant well done !!!! 👏

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

I just enjoy watching people being relaxed and doing what they love. Good conversation with mix of woodlands. Don’t care if people are hiking really more to outdoors besides hiking. Show of gear and how holding up what like or don’t like more what I look for

[@Radiohamlincsuk]

Good idea Dan ,miss the woodland camps you did with scott and dan etc back in the Day,( and waiting for the steak sizzle!!) We ,wanna see more of your channel mate cos you keep it real ....good luck Pal ...

[@briansilver6196]

Hi Dan, definitely go for it ,im sure once you got the woods your come up with lots of good ideas, ta outdoors bought his own woods and is loving it ,definitely go for it mate

[@azbushcraft283]

Fantastic idea, and you can look after and manage that small space

[@Qthewingedserpent]

Great plan Dan, better for you and the landowners!

[@456ArmyGuy]

That's one of the greatest ideas you came up with. Great Idea Dan.

[@TheHodsocks]

Dan just found your videos and I think it’s a great thing to rent It helps your Viewers mostly but I think you do worry a lot about what other people think you are your own man Dan and you do a great job long may you continue

[@melanieclay4912]

Great idea dan, we've missed your cooking😊

[@joegarry8983]

Great idea, makes perfect sense, the way to go, hope it works good for you.

[@phil1953]

Dan, good honest chat ,I agree with you 100%,go for it with private woodland if landowner happy with that which im sure he will if he watches your vids and knows you a good bloke in good standing with the outdoors ,Good Luck.

[@bluebeard71]

Hi Dan what a cracking idea ,long term subscriber have enjoyed all of your videos and hoping one day to join you in the Lake District

[@Darenrizla]

Brilliant idea looking forward to the future of this channel

[@casanders9098]

Awesome idea Danny! Go for it.

[@dorothynichols8901]

Best of Luck with your being able to rent the land. It sounds like the perfect solution for you and your friends to continue what you do. I enjoy the cooking part of your videos.

[@Steve.j.like2hike]

You do what is best for you Dan. I think it's a great idea good luck 😊

[@radagastoutdoors3916]

Hi Dan, we all want to have permission woodland, we have to respect both the landowners and the woodland. If we want to be in nature, we have to respect everything. If we leave the dead fall wood and bring our own firewood, then we are helping nature to thrive by leaving everything as it is. I wish I had somewhere close by with permission, if that involves cleaning and caring for the land, then I'm all for it and id pay for the privilege. Go for it mate 👍

[@winkyridg]

We think it's a great idea Dan, my better half and i would love to travel up from Leicester for a group camp with you, cracking idea mate, we love the Woodland camp videos 👍

[@miketerveen8124]

Hey Dan, the group idea isn't a good idea but renting the land to make your video's is a great idea. It will give you time to find yourself again. We love your video's of setting up camp and prepair a nice meal and your challanges are great to. Keep it real for yourself and your viewers. Good luck on your channel and keep it up fellow camper 😊

[@stanandpatsaas2422]

this is my 2 cents - i watch a LOT of people like you and most are interesting - but if your gonna rent a woods you might as well camp in your back yard you would know it like the back of your hand i guess i kinda like the STEALTH campers cause its more excitingwhy not one time get in your car or truck and go 2 hours down the road and with google pick out a new spot that would make us more interested anyway no matter what i say your gonna do what you want to and i understand that - good camping

[@robertgoodwin8982]

Definitely the way to go Dan… I’m so, so lucky…. I have 3 local woodlands and the owners give me complete access…. It makes things much easier mate…. Go for it….👍👍👍

[@garysmith7286]

Sounds like you are turning your hobby into a business, good on you, there will be loads of people who will join you, help keep it clean and tidy and learn new skills. Good on you mate.

[@MancFlowerDragon]

Great idea Dan. Hope it works.

[@davecooper9721]

Hi Dan fantastic idea mate iam sure it will be brilliant. At the least the owner will know your there to look after the woods and not destroy it . Keep up the good work mate enjoy your camping vids

[@Inmyroom-1204]

Hey Dan, What a great idea. I have followed you for a long time..Had many camps at 'Hainworth wood'

[@bevclements3328]

I think it's a great idea ,having bushcraft and group camping etc would be interesting, I love your videos and I would certainly watch them if you did rent the woods and do a bit more different camps.Go for it Dan.x😊

[@bennyvin]

Go for it Dan...it'll bring you a bit of peace of mind to have your own spot 👍🏻

[@Notbully1]

You Do You Dan , yea it’s important to check in with your viewers but still it’s what you want to do & if it works for you & the family that’s good 🙌👍👍

[@lorraineeagle4009]

Hi Dan from the USA.I think you leasing a camp spot is a wonderful idea. It will be a safe place and you won't have to worry about any buggers slopping into your camp. God Bless

[@jezdavison870]

Hi Dan I think it’s a great idea. I would love to see you do more bushcraft. Cooking and making some survival shelters. I think you’ll enjoy it yourself too. Keep up the good work Dan 👌🏻

[@anthonykuhn7644]

Sounds a really great idea. Stick to what you know and what you are comfortable with. I don't do much camping these days but am fortunate to live close to the Table Mountain National Park which has numerous day hikes going from a gentle stroll to quite challenging. So that's the area that I hike and all no further than an hour from home. The closest route being only 10 minutes away

[@MrGarrych]

I hope you are able to resolve your need for a woodland. Being a Canuck I am a little stunned as to how difficult finding a place to do woodcraft and camp is over there. Best of luck.

[@GeoffHarfield]

Dan definitely a good idea to talk to the land owner and be great to have permission woodland, onwards and upwards 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tomrounds]

Good for you Dan. If it means we get to see more of your videos then great. Go for it. But it is a sad indictment of the system that a bushcrafter like you has to end up renting woodland to pursue your hobby. All the best.

[@lesbaty8919]

Give it a go Dan and see how it goes, all the best

[@chriscornford1892]

Great idea Dan. Go for it.

[@ritacopley2019]

I think it's great. You love that woodland and you probably feel safer there. Good luck I hope they allow you to do it.

[@susanwinters7610]

Good luck Dan, because when you camp in the woodland you always stress ‘leave no trace’, that’s really important, and if it goes the way you want it, using the private woodland is brilliant. Good luck

[@michaelrogers9898]

Hi woodsman.that is a good thing to do best wishes to you love your videos thank you ukxx

[@davidgriffin3304]

Good idea, hope it all works out👍🏻

[@richardmillican7733]

Darren, just keep doing what you're doing pal. Its a good chilled channel and you're up there with some of the other channels i sub to, like Kent Survival, Simon a bloke in the woods, and the new boy Blot Outdoors. Enjoy your content. You make your decision on the land rental, most of the other lads have their spots some are lucky enough to own some (like TA outdoors) All the best.

[@patriciaphelps5875]

That sounds like a great idea, it's close and you feel safe. Perhaps trail cams could be put up by the owner to catch the illegal campers who are causing the problems could be caught then and made to pay for damage.

[@andyskoipond]

Great idea Dan with you all the way 👍

[@margaret-annenelson575]

Brilliant idea . I also watch Andy on Kent Survival, he looks after woodland and camps there too. x

[@MsKimo1981]

I think you have done something very sound and responsible. There will be pros and cons to every choice but what matters is your heart isn't the right place and your trying to do well by everyone. Keep it up x

[@AdventureswithJeffandMeeka]

Hi Dan. I believe it is a great idea. I also rent a small woodland so I can camp whenever I feel like it. I have the added benefit of having an area for mushroom (morrel) hunting all to my self. I do get a bit of traffic noise, but it is still quieter than most campgrounds.

[@richardssult913]

Great idea Dan.

[@JesseCase]

I think it's a great idea! It will give you more stability, security, and peace of mind with knowing that you have somewhere steady and private to camp. You also can have better control over who gets to use the land. I've been wanting to do the same thing here in America just so I can have a steady and private place to camp that is closer to my house.

[@stevenclarke2592]

Think that is a very good idea and a sensible approach for you.

[@paulclarke7991]

Where you are and with the owners permission has got to be the best all round. Carry on doing what you do 😁👍

[@mikehoutdoors]

Brilliant idea Dan 👍

[@gnosidious1158]

Sounds like a great mutually beneficial idea Dan.

[@steveread1798]

It’s a great idea if you can make it work. It’s nice being somewhere and you know you are allowed to be there. Hope you can work out the various issues that might arise from it. Good luck.

[@marys6800]

I've been absent for a while as my cataracts were preventing me from watching, I've now had them done and they are gradually improving so I will be watching again.

[@patriciaphelps5875]

I had that done - nobody told me I'd have a 'black eye' after each surgery though 😂😂😂

[@angloaviking]

That's a good thing about being here in Sweden with the right to roam, even in nature reserves etc. I like the variation on your videos but understand it's hard to bash then out with commitments to family and stuff, also appreciate that you dont just pump out crap to to fill numbers Be that person Daniel ! And crack on

[@rtk3543]

Well done mate, I hope you get the woodland 👍

[@stokergreenie3234]

BZ Great idea Dan would like to spend a night there now and again Will bring bags of logs to burn like Hainworth and won't mind giving a small donation to help towards the tent

[@zanewoodward4822]

I have a suggestion. Most people probably watch at Bedtime. I think people enjoy the Night footage by far the most ! Film more cool cozy or scary Night stuff ! Thanks !!!

[@rawfedk9]

Go for it Dan, great idea. ❤

[@redfive9273]

Your right . Not every one goes up mountains or have the time to drive to the lakes , Peak District etc. For me it would be a 6hr drive so camping in local woods is my best option and camping up in the lakes etc is a weekend break which I have to take off work and that isn’t always that simple. Keep up the good work

[@markbradbury3317]

Dan absolutely brilliant idea respect

[@duco571]

Yes man, I can only encourage that thought. This way you have the forest to yourself and it is also better for your peace of mind that you know that there will be no problems later. A call to the owner the day before and you are safe and you can make a nice recording. I would say don't hesitate.