Lightweight Backpacking and Wild Camping Gear. The Kit I Carried on the Norfolk Coast Path.

[@kevinelectrician4374]

I came for alternative camping gear and found a great new channel. Great stuff. Binge watching. Thanks.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Kevin. 👍

[@kirkgallacher9144]

I absolutely love the Norfolk coast when i lived in East Anglia. And England, great times, and very funny people. God bless you all. Thank you Simon, great stuff.

[@owlsnightout]

Your gear videos are simply the BEST! I love everything you post!

[@alialmahanawi8409]

It’s great video and I really enjoy it , thank you very much Simon . 🙏 Warm greetings Detroit, Michigan USA

[@bugnfront]

Simon, I was photographer for a expedition in the jungle. We attempted a Portage over a waterfall, unfortunately my camera bag decided to part company. WHEN WE CAUGHT UP DAMAGE WAS DONE. THE SHOP BACK IN THE MAINLAND TRIED BUT FAILED TO RESUSCITATE.....soooooo the lens works great to start a fire...lol Hope your camera is brought back to former glory!.. May your feet be sure on the trail, your campfire warm at night...and the trail tales are true!

[@anndebaldo7381]

Great video! I couldn't stop laughing! Keep safe and well! Thanks for your wonderful and inspiring videos!

[@Michael-en7of]

Love your videos man, I learn quite a lot.

[@lethalmizzle]

What a bloody great intro 👍🏻

[@beniaminopani32]

Name of the Intro song?

[@duderinowoah4477]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvTgoqglL6fo68 :D

[@MultiNev]

@@duderinowoah4477 I'v got a new favourite tune! Am going to have to learn the words now! Thanks :D

[@leslieharding8560]

Love this gear review, always interesting to know what other people carry and what weight it all is, real world hiking at its best 👍

[@longrider42]

Nothing beats a good old Trangia burner. I love mine. I also have the Trangia 25 cook kit. Bit big for back packing, but real nice for bicycle touring. Stay safe

[@oddmanout98]

Great to see you back on our screens again Simon. Glad you’re well. Thanks for sharing your kit list. I personally always love to see the kit you use. You choose and buy wisely. My wish list just gets bigger every time! Thank you. Stay safe, look after the family and Maggie of course. Atb. Paul.

[@charliewilson4670]

Excellent video and review of all your kit really enjoyed watching it and definitely going to purchase some of your items you had on your trip ☺👍

[@BiznessWizard]

Thanks for the tour of your back packing kit. Good high quality gear that has served you well. Stay safe and healthy in isolation, Simon. We are living through times they will talk about long after we are gone from this place.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Crazy times! Thanks Denis. 👍

[@trytheoutdoors]

Thank you, so much Simon. Your videos are always a joy to watch.

[@HeathBlythe]

Finally, someone who includes camera and tripod in their camping kit. I've been trying to figure out how to keep things light, because camera gear isn't exactly small and light and not much you can do in that department, so best bet would be to go as light as possible with everything else.

[@Stllno]

Great set up - thx for sharing!

[@robertgullickson8758]

Nice pack. Well organized and efficient. Smart choices in your basic survival and first aid kit. I carry the same stoves. Very good choice. I made a wind screen from a piece of aluminum flashing material, just folded up. I unfold it and it works very well. Cheap 😄

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good idea! 👍 stay safe Robert.

[@steamboatmodel]

My Grandmother had a description for wind like the she would say in her Northern Ireland accent, "It's a Lazy Wind, it blows through you rather then around you"

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I like that!

[@nseight]

:-) *

[@circedge]

Nice.

[@daviddew2749]

That quote is used in the very south of New Zealand to describe the wind in Invercargill.

[@derekmcmanus8615]

We Northern Ireland folks have many quaint sayings! 👍😉

[@ysgolgerlan]

Great informative video, will help me keep my pack weight down as I always put things in 'just in case'. Thank you.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I can be a job to keep the weight down, and sometimes a bit unnerving taking away those ‘safety’ items - I didn’t take any spare clothing on this hike for example - and risked the weather - if it had been pouring with rain, I’d have been in a different situation for sure! 👍

[@derekmcmanus8615]

Thanks for keeping the content coming during the current unpleasantness...its much appreciated.

[@KimberlyGreen]

Best parts: [1] seeing that Simon is healthy in this time of trouble, as I was worried about him; [2] that giggle-inducing gear disappearing / reappearing act perfectly synchronized to the music.

[@mephy100]

I wanted to say absolutely the same about nr 1. I was never more looking forward to your next video, so I know, you are alright. All the best for you. Stay well. Best greets from Austria

[@stevewhite8263]

Glad to see you are ok also. Over 800 new cases in Oklahoma. It's all getting very real. God bless and stay safe.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Kimberly! 😁 Hope you are okay over there in Oklahoma. Stay safe!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Kimberly! 😁 Hope you are okay over there in Oklahoma. Stay safe!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Kimberly! 😁 Hope you are okay over there in Oklahoma. Stay safe and keep well!

[@paddycarr9537]

Great informative video Simon, well done.

[@eltel1952]

Glad your safe Simon, interesting video many thanks for the great information.

[@stepanpiantkiwskyj5219]

Enjoyed this video. Thanks for the kit rundown

[@sldjfd]

Fantastic as always Simon! I hope you and your fare well in these difficult times.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Samuel, and you too. 👍

[@stevengoodloe3893]

So, the intro. I didn't know what to do with that. Being from Texas, I associate very different images with Mariachi music. Way to keep us on our toes! Loved it! I carry dental floss in my sewing kit. That stuff won't break and the wax makes it super easy to use.

[@nickboudreau711]

Bro that music was hilarious with the gear animation!!!

[@b1gmo0o]

Fantastic, thank-you so much for filming your adventures Simon. I live very close to Weybourne - that beach is very windy and harsh, the tarp did well to stay in one piece.

[@rolandsalazar9562]

I watched this video again for the great gear content and fun music. It’s an excellent video. 🙏🏼⛺️😎

[@Ade4fish]

Nice one Simon.. Thanks for keeping the content flowing.

[@madcat1007]

Great video. Thanks for taking the trouble to post. Not sure that 17 kgs (37lbs) can be described as "lightweight" as you do in the title. I would hate to have to carry your normal(non lightweight) gear!!!

[@Tom_Bee_]

I have simple tastes. First, I click the like button. Then I get hot, delicious tea. Finally, I settle comfortably to enjoy Simon, A Bloke in the Woods being super awesome on my screen.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Tom! 😁

[@eguormr4950]

Thank you Simon for a well informed and amazing video. Looking forward to seeing the next one. Stay Safe from Hampshire UK.....🌳🌳⛺🔥🌳🌳

[@JackKlumpass]

I’ve watched this sooo many times as it is sooo useful. I’m still utterly amazed at your packing of the bottom compartment. If I had filmed myself trying to load the bottom compartment with my sleep system it would’ve made for great slapstick comedy of a man fighting with his backpack🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@neemancallender9092]

Just got to see this An excellent presentation Loaded and to the point My Trangia is also ages old I hiked too long with just an Army poncho, so now I live in luxury and use a 3x3 tarp

[@rolandsalazar9562]

It’s good to see your being safe but continuing to film and provide EXCELLENT content. I’m ordering sand pegs because of this video. We love the beach 🏖 And hate cartwheeling sun shades. You provide wonderful product description with actual footage of its use. Wonderful film production. Thanks. Stay safe & God bless 🙏🏼⛺️🎥😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Roland! 👍🏕

[@hammerhound168]

Nice kit, learned a few tricks . Experienced hikers always have a trick or 2 to teach. Thankyou ! P.s: A dependable disposable lighter " IS " bushcrafty ( is that a word) . First item that goes into any fire kit is a trusty quick fire source .

[@insanerunner10]

The intro was pure gold!

[@richiewynne58]

Brilliant video with great tips and reviews. I need to sort my possible pouch the same as yours. Much appreciated and thank you for taking the time to make the video.

[@MrLooj69]

Im only on the titles/start of this vid and im already loving it! Mariachi music for an intro is as bonkers as it is brilliant!!!! Bloody love it mate!

[@islandlife9127]

Thanks for the knowledge Simon, good to see you're doing well.

[@andreborsch2266]

Hi Simon! Best intro ever! :-) Thank you for showing us the gear you used on the walk. Stay healthy. ATB André

[@MHarenArt]

I read Endurance. I swore I would never complain about being cold again! What an amazing story!!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Absolutely! Those men went through so much. On their return almost all of them enlisted and went off to war - tough lads!

[@julianedebus7990]

I very much enjoyed your intro - thank you. Stay happy and healthy! Best wishes from Germany, Juliane.

[@B_R_W_G]

Cracking , professional , informative and very watchable video ... especially in this difficult time .... I see your relaxation reading was about Shackleton ... a true explorer and leader of men whom I hold in high esteem . I am still using Aluminium lids made after watching one of your earlier Videos

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 👍 Glad the lids are serving you well.

[@Flexaret]

Hi Simon, thanks for sharing your kitlist, always interesting so see what others are using and why. I've been catching up on your earlier videos and enjoying them, it provides a welcome relief at this time.

[@gregphillips.1312]

Once again a fantastic and informative video. Thank you Si. In these uncertain times videos like this help all of us that are itching to get out! Stay safe Uncle Si Brows 😘

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😁😉

[@angelakm6753]

Thanks Simon. I can see we'll all be garden campers for the next few months or so!

[@nickfarr691]

Thank you. Just back from a trip (yurigar np nsw Aust.) Wished I had watched this before going. Great presentation and content, very informative. Nick

[@j8kkb]

love all your video's Simon you are helping to keep me sane at the moment Sir thank you

[@dadgad68]

Thanks Simon. Great video. Cheers from Canada. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@michaelwhittaker5432]

Brilliant tutorial !! nothing flash nothing clever - just good safe sound advice a breath of fresh air !! my only advice genuinely ment don`t load your self down with ` survival ` gear you don`t need you have the perfect balance & carry a back up mobile with 4 different net work sim cards - the best advice i was ever given was use two walking poles ( now im 50 ) really does keep the pain down monday morning back at work ...

[@GoranMagdic]

Excellent video. I love editing and effects.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

GREAT NORTENO MUSIC! That lifts spirits all over the Southwestern United States! I have a good sampling in my CD collection and have even seen one of my favorite bands perform on the Plaza Major in Madrid, right outside my hotel window. I always liked the mesh airflow back technology, beginning a good few years ago.

[@peterford746]

Another great video, thanks and stay safe Simon

[@brushbum7508]

Thanks for the Gear overview Simon. STAY WELL. TAKE CARE..

[@Litheon11]

Hi Simon, I am always surprised how many little and big bags people take with them. Yes your stuff is more organized, but how much weight do all those little bags add to your kit? A tarp can be rolled up and kept that way using a rubber band or stretchy para-cord. Possibles pouch, great. A semi-sturdy ziplock bag would do almost the same job, is lighter, and keep it waterproof too. A sleeping bag does not need a compression bag. Instead put your sleeping bag in your backpack to fill up empty gaps in your pack. A tent does not need a little bag, like the tarp. You eliminate all these extra little bags, replace them with simpler things like stretchy para-cord, and you will save some weight.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I see what you are saying and it would definitely make a difference to weight, but I’d never get all that gear in without compressing it into bags -also makes finding, packing and organising gear much easier - I like my gear compartmentalised and stowed in order. 👍

[@eisvogel8099]

Best intro ever!!!! Well done.

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Great video Simon. Thanks for all the info.

[@geographyinaction7814]

Thank you Simon, another great video! I used to use an MSR Micro Rocket stove, until one day a mate of mine decided to light up a candle as I was screwing the gas canister to it. The valve was open, and the gas arced to the candle and blew itself about thirty feet into the bush. I use a mini-Trangia now, with the same box stove as you, and a purple fluid...it's fondue fuel, odourless, and no smoke. Much of the gear you use is the same as mine, though yours has seen many more miles; a good thing! I love the choice of reading!!! Stay safe mate, cheers!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Whoa!! A lucky escape there!!! Yes, meths stoves are much safer haha! 👍🔥

[@paulbrown8702]

My favourite channel on KZbin 😄

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@markbewley4974]

I like the way everything thing is neat, compact and minimalistic. Very well organised fella 👍

[@marcomiceli1]

Really liked the intro and also the info about the gear you use. Thanks

[@michaelpickford4294]

Music choice fairly cheered me up! Good vid and loved the animation! Stay safe Simon - a Bloke in the Shed!

[@GoFoggy]

Nice gearvid. Keep it healthy and wise over there Simon and to you'all! Over here I was lately troubled with some (sport)injuries, but I've just restarted my old packcanoe restoration in the hope that after the coronacrisis I can go and do some nice bushtrips ...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It’s the perfect time for restorations! Hopefully it’ll soon be over and we can all get back out ! 👍 stay safe!

[@GoFoggy]

In Holland we have a smart lockdown wich means we do stay at home mostly but also that we can go out when fit. In the province where I live (Fryslân, in the North) there aren't that much corona cases, probably because we where in early lockdown and listened to it...

[@tobydecot655]

The gear disappearing bit was really neat👍

[@Contributor1]

Yay, New Video! And I'm glad to see you are a) healthy and b) using the time constructively to keep us all entertained! Thank You Should you be bored, how about a short overview of your reading list - the bookshelf looked intriguing

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Interesting idea - I might have to give that some thought. 👍 Stay safe and keep well.

[@carbo19]

Bivy bag and tarp are fantastic - will try to find these

[@cgriggsiv]

Glad to see all of the gears worked out And I totally understand about the pee bag When you are that confined and got to go I don't see one problem with it so long as you screw that cap on the right way and it also adds additional warmth and as long as you clean it out really good for the next time and use it strictly for one purpose only

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Oh yes, it only ever gets filled with one kind of liquid! 😂

[@wouterblieck1877]

Very instructive video. I like what you did with the intro. By the way; nice slippers! ;-)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I do love my slippers, you have no idea how many times I’ve considered taking them to camp! 😂

[@philippal7985]

Great intro, something new. Loved it!

[@marjiecleveland]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@billywills4391]

You are the real deal, my friend!

[@EvieVermont]

Great video. Very educational

[@mbrider56]

Nice one Simon 👌🏻 always interesting 🧐. Stay safe 👌🏻

[@ecalzo]

Great collection of Backpacking gear and stuff really appreciate that .. thanks

[@rkf2746]

Glad to see that you are well Simon. I also just saw a new video from Andy of Kent Survival pop-up. I have wondered/worried about each of your well being. I got a good chuckle from something you said, at around 2:04. "Before we were rudely interrupted by the corona virus". LoL!! Rude is right!! All of my favorite get-aways and trail-heads are closed. Enjoyed this video. Be safe and be well. God bless. Roger

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Roger! Keep well, the trails will be there after all this has passed. 👍

[@thewanderer2410]

Great video Simon, as usual also very informative. I'm in the process of collecting lightweight gear for a 2-3 day trip once we are all able to do so. Stay safe and healthy to you and your family and also to everyone else take care.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

And you mate! 👍

[@nseight]

A wonderful post * Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge & the trusty kit you use. I hope this message finds you & your family well. Sending many well wishes to all * p.s- I don't know if you realize your latest post on the Uco lantern failed to upload

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Best wishes back to you and yours too! I took the video down - there was a glitch. It wasn’t supposed to air until Wednesday - I hadn’t finished it! It’ll be up tomorrow evening. 👍

[@bobesselstyn461]

thanks Simon,be safe and look for the next one

[@womanoutdoors3477]

Great run through Simon, loving the slippers!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you. 😁

[@affalaffaa]

Said it before (maybe here!) but the thermarest x-therm is one of the best pieces of equipment I've ever bought. Had it about 2 1/2 years and I haven't touched any of my others since, regardless of the time of year. That said, I'm not sure when I'll be using it again! Thanks for the vid, atb.

[@catmartin9603]

Cheered me up no end!

[@darrenburrows-taurus]

Another terrific video Simon - great work. I've been watching your videos over the past few days & am really enjoying them - really well filmed & edited - you must spend ages on the editing 👍 I'm always seriously impressed when I see the kit that many of you guys get into such a small pack! I struggle to get my gear into a 90L rucksack let alone a 38L one! 🥴

[@enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414]

We're Nature's childs, my friend. If this do not kill us, it will make us stronger. Cheers to Maggie! Be safe and eat natural!

[@robg521]

Brilliant sound of the sea at the end, as a kid every year we used to stay in a bungalow on the top of the dunes overlooking the sea slight further south [near Hemsby] I’ve Wonderful memories of going to sleep while listening to the waves roll up on that beach.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It’s such a soothing sound isn’t it! I had a friend who owned one of the beach huts in the dunes at Hemsby - lovely spot, but sadly all washed away now. 😥

[@lindac7146]

This is a really great video. Thx for sharing.

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice rundown of Kit Simon. Thanks

[@lydiam6494]

Brilliant!!

[@michaelgutman4910]

Fascinating! Stay safe and be well my friend.

[@counterdebate]

Thanks for the smiles simon😊

[@ronaldmoore2336]

Nice to see you well Simon, I'm in the middle of the floor with all my camping gear doing an inventory and clean up and like the rest of us waiting for the end of this to get here. And of course a nice cup of hot chocolate. Best to you and the family and pat McGee on the head for me.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Ronald, and to you! Great time for those gear sorts and maintenance tasks! 👍

[@gifmepower]

love the change of pace in the intro music

[@bradlafferty]

Love the music! Had me laughing with delight in the midst of this situation! Thanks.

[@amirbenyettou1477]

Je beaucoup aimé ton materiel 👌 Est aussi bon courage

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Je vous remercie! 😁

[@RadioSaM0]

I love that intro. Must have been hard work with all those shots. Love the bag spin and boot walk. Great video Simon as always. Thanks

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

be safe looking forward to the next video!

[@natalieberg2102]

Love gear videos and seeing what others carry :)

[@richardincam]

One method to avoid over-tightening boot laces is to tie a knot into your laces about 3/4 up your boot. Leave this in place, then tie to the top in the usual way. The lower section remains at the same tension each time you wear them. I like to keep the lower section relatively loose, with plenty of wriggle room.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Great idea! I’ll give that a try, thank you. 👍

[@linneekay98]

Great video as always... loved the intro and music. lol Take care... stay safe and well... cheers! :)