Moresty Forest - Channel Thoughts

[@kudzaizvikwende9600]

Omg don't even apologize Forestry. It was nostalgic...

[@brucesmith8665]

Mr. Foresty .... Both channels are great! This one really lets us see the effort that goes into your hikes, which we get in your weekly edited videos, but in a different way. The raw material is so ... well, raw! It was great in a previous video being with you on the slow final steps of an ascent. So the formats go together really well. Please continue both, and as me and Lucille said, please don't apologize. More Foresty is better than less.

[@LaCatLady]

@@brucesmith8665 ...Damn straight.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏

[@davidscher1620]

Yep...thanks, but no thanks! You just do you man.. people will adjust. :)

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@davidscher1620 huh. Thanks but no thanks, what does that mean

[@davidscher1620]

@@ShandeleReynolds for apologizing..

[@sandraholmes7002]

Your videos have helped keep me and perhaps many others sane during lockdowns, here in the UK we have been in lockdown since beginning of January, and as I live alone, isolated, on the edge of Dartmoor Devon, your channel felt like I still had some connection to the outside world. Even though the UK is coming out of Lockdown, your videos are what I call 'real' life, and help to keep the 'normal' in an often 'insane' world. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

[@flamezero911102]

I like you just being you. Not trying too hard to produce video content. Just you, living your life and being you. Trust me, even if you post videos of you just having a supposed boring day of running chores, washing your car or you just laying on your bed and talk to us, it's stll the kind of video we love to watch!

[@lasham5248]

Exactly.

[@sypris1001]

I second that

[@toadstooltarot]

Yes! Exactly! I feel the same way. It's like visiting an old friend in their car for a bit.

[@Arizona-Slayer]

YES!!!

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@sypris1001 I third that

[@PhilipCockram]

It's funny how viewers get a little possessive and demanding of their favorite creators . It's like a girlfriend who likes who you are when she first meets you , but then spends all her effort trying to change you into something else. I like all the content .

[@morestyforest4325]

Try to change you? for me they just leave and look for someone else instead... lol. I'd prefer if people on KZbin did that too. 🙂

[@PhilipCockram]

@@morestyforest4325 I guess I look like a project or fixer upper to some . LOL Wranglerstar explained it best to disappointed viewers and fans that after making axe and forestry videos for nine years his heart just wasn't in it anymore and the lack of enthusiasm will show in the work . Channels need to evolve in a natural way . IMO . Cheer's

[@pdavis500]

Don't worry. Carry on what you are doing. I liked the Calgary canoe trip. Sort of reminded me of Steve Wallis and his Saskatchewan boat trip, minus the solar panels but including the groundings! Keep it up, it's fun. People don't realise how long all this video production and youtubing takes! I make loads of extra footage and it's cool you have this channel to show your extra stuff!

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@morestyforest4325 well whoever leaves you is missing out so their loss. Don't let anyone on here get to you. You have way more supporter's than not.

[@localsonly-ju6fc]

They think you're the government, they get a fetish

[@Erwin70000]

Forestry there is a balance and in my simple opinion the best thing is for you to stay true to yourself! Of course keep an eye on your audience and comments but at the end of the day your contribution as a unique individual is a priceless thing! Keep on climbing, sewing, cooking, fixing, cycling, hiking, traveling, learning sharing and more. You are a Renaissance Man! Specializing on one subject is for the insects!

[@junebixby7041]

What keeps me watching?... the great photography, the awe inspiring natural vistas, your authenticity ( it shows), your passion for nature, photography, good food and engineering (how stuff works). You are a very likable and gifted storyteller...

[@vannemocilac274]

I’d add inspiration. It was definitely hard to cut that first hole in my truck floor😬

[@jacquenettakhati]

Ditto!

[@drodiebeatz11]

The Moresty definitely helps fill the gap in between videos

[@rylandspencer]

Totally agree. I actually didn't even realize I was watching another channel. I was just pumped to see his content lol

[@RJDCR]

k , lol yes

[@debbiea6782]

Don’t apologize for being creative and sharing with us. Your channels, your rules. So very appreciative for what you do and for taking us along.

[@kingSuriyan]

You’re our inspiration to push on with life, we will watch whatever you post !!

[@barrybridgwood8404]

Bravo!

[@squeegie]

All I thought when I saw the 2nd channel with a new video was... "Oh hell yeah. Another Foresty video. It's a good day."

[@jayoneill1533]

Don’t worry about the small stuff, we’re all with you Brother!

[@b-man1232]

Crazy to see it's still snowing there. "Down here," the flowers are blooming and it's been absolutely beautiful!!!

[@dianawright2357]

I would love to see some long videos of your hikes in the mountains. The short hiking segments in your regular videos always leave me wanting to see more. The landscapes you show are amazing and the drone footage is stunning. You have a real gift for film making.

[@carolhauenstein5728]

Love the hiking, I have dreams of being able to hike that far in one day 😢 love the cooking and have tried some of the recipes, love the narrative and the humor and finally the new van build. I appreciate the exploration spirit of van lifers . I secretly envy this I am too attached to my garden but I do love vacations and hiking mountains 🤔

[@halfpac5]

Your channels, your decisions. We appreciate all that we can get! Thank you for all your time n efforts!

[@chebar.]

I like this channel too; kind of a behind the scenes, relaxed and engaging style. All the stuff you do is chill.

[@mariagalvan4185]

Foresty.....clicked so fast.....I will follow both of your channels!!! Don't let some of the negative comments get to you. You are an inspiration to us all!

[@michele2855]

I like the idea of a second channel with extended hikes. As mentioned I’m not able to hike while my busted ankle heals so I’m loving the hiking footage. It gives me hope 👍🏽👍🏽💯

[@suebrown3465]

The drone shots are the cherry on top of your hikes It’s gives the full picture of exactly what you’re hiking,biking and climbing up! Take care 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@ShandeleReynolds]

I LOVE those drone shots!!!

[@operativethisistheway6384]

This is like a Steve Wallis step 2 channel . All random stuff uploaded and nothing wrong with that!

[@debrajol3585]

Another channel that’s so cool! There really aren’t enough channels considering we’re all stuck in the house and tv/Netflix got boring real fast.

[@jcoats5529]

Except it's a 1000 times better

[@kellyb5980]

I thought the same thing- a Step 2 channel!

[@balton6978]

Lol another Canuck we love.

[@Matstarx25]

This is a step 3

[@mkuzio3331]

All sounds good to me. Well thought out plan for both channels 👍🏻. Some people will never be happy no matter what you do so don’t sweat it.

[@4yellowwolf]

I enjoy following your adventures. Seeing more of them is a nice change.

[@maggiehogland1891]

Whatever you post - we will watch. Wow - what the heck does that say about us. 😂😂

[@Mehmet-rw9bu]

​@@richtee3470 "We" can only speak for ourselves. 😉

[@33Jenesis]

I love you hiking channel. I enjoy watching you hike immensely. It is a constant reminder for me to get back into hiking again. There is a certain peace that comes with solitary hikes in the back country that i don’t get doing anything else.

[@toadstooltarot]

Do whatever floats your boat. I'm just as happy without all the bells and whistles. I just like spending time in the van with you listening to you chat and watching the snow fall outside the windows. When I was in college, my car was my home away from home, and I just like sitting in the car and having a world's eye view and chatting about what passes by.

[@wendynoto4726]

Thank you for your sharing your life...

[@robertottwell605]

And watching all the nature and drone footage is very relaxing.

[@pawadventures5544]

I enjoy you videos and adventures, You post it and I will watch no matter what channel or how many. Thank you for sharing your adventures.👍🏻👍🏻

[@Krogren]

I love the time lapse of your hikes! Longer ones are definitely welcome. Thanks for the content!

[@thegreenarrow8286]

I think forest needs to make a T-shirt for sale and the image is this. It’s a picture of him from behind on a mountain top sitting down looking our at the horizon with his arm around crocky and forest says "well buddy it was a fun ride" and then he slowly pushes crocky off the mountain haha.

[@jpolinskyswife]

I’d buy that tshirt!

[@ShandeleReynolds]

😂

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Hey I'm for a t-shirt of him sitting on top of one of those mountain's!! Absolutely!!

[@pholtwg]

Yup. Definitely need some swag...T-shirt, coffee mugs..

[@mikebarter387]

Im in

[@TiggyTabbycat]

I knew it was older I could tell by the van build .. don't worry about it .. I am just always glad to see your posts.

[@vickywatkins1245]

No worries. Love whatever you do.

[@Racatacataca]

The snow crunchies when you hike help me to relax, like ASMR...

[@davidmoore9945]

Simon, you do not need to apologize! I am living both channels. I understand the rationale behind having the two and to be honest, the second channel is exactly what I was hoping for....more experiences with you out on hikes and everyday life with Simon. I think it is brilliant and hope to continue both channels!

[@RYTIME-fw1lr]

You pronounced "foresty forest" wrong smh

[@Moosekeys]

today i learned his name is simon

[@jamiegoforth]

@@Moosekeys me too!!!

[@jackiwannapaint]

wait--his name is Simon?

[@derbagger22]

Did I stumble upon a gold nugget?

[@joannejohnson6393]

I really, really like your main channel for what it is. The editing, continuity, and music are great. Cooking, hiking and summits, van stuff... all fabulous! It is so good, that I think people forget what work it is to set up those shots of you driving up to a parking spot or hiking up that snow covered slope, and that is how it is supposed to be on that channel. But, I really love this channel for what it is. Raw, unpolished, random. Talking, random unfinished stuff, long hikes... omg yes, long hikes!! I love those videos!! I have yet to finish one as I am lying in bed watching, and it is so serene just seeing nature as it is, I end up falling asleep. (That is a compliment, really!👍😁 I have a sleep disorder and have difficulty falling asleep.) I also cannot do those long hikes any more. It has been 4 years since I have been able to hike. 5k is about my limit due to damage to both of my sciatic nerves near my spine. So, that fact that you take me hiking!!! Dude, I so 🖤🖤🖤🖤 that!!! It is the internet and there will forever be confusion. That is just the nature of the internet and an indictment of our society at large. There will forever be people who don't read and who don't listen but then feel entitled to be offended and pissed off. ::insert swearing emoji here:: 🤣🤣😉 They will either figure it out, or they won't, but that is their problem that they are trying to make into other people's problem.🤷🤦 Love ya! Peace. Out.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

I would watch 4 hr clips of your hiking/climbing/cycling adventures. I actually prefer that format. love playing those long videos while in my shop. Your cycling videos from a while back are awesome, not to mention your music selections. Keep up the great work. You are the real deal.

[@debrajol3585]

Same thing for me- when I’m creating art which takes hours & hours or while I’m cooking or whatever. It’s like having a friend around. With the covid thing tv got boring.. so Foresty is perfect for hanging out with no matter what he’s got going on & I’d rather be seeing outdoors or him cooking than anything on tv anyways 👌

[@darrellcaruk8880]

@@debrajol3585 You couldn't have said it better. "Its like having a Friend around "

[@universalcollective427]

we love this new channel, dude, more foresty is more good. dump whatever you want on this channel and we will watch it.

[@luanjot1]

Just post the whole hike with some relaxing music. Tons of videos out there people use to relax!

[@mindym5579]

You do fantastic work.. then and now 🤗🌱💙

[@samuelleblanc3441]

Mr.Forest! Your viewers are ready for more content! Just dont bother yourself with those whiners, I mean, could they not just watch and enjoy like the most of us!? You will never get 100% approbation as your audience grows! But remain calm and upload whenever and whatever you want... As a vandwelling autonomous youtube creator you have all the rights and we all shouldve been happy with more of it!

[@flowngrowchannel3762]

I love just what you are. Being so natural and real matter most. Keep on sharing.

[@gsadventures678]

Good to hear from you, Moresty!

[@holgerhahn4869]

Thx for the update and the thoughts on both channels! I really like the ideas and creativity - using the extra footage you have shoot during the hikes. I am sure it‘s quite the effort, so making specialized videos will make this much more rewarding!

[@geraldb9706]

Absolutely nothing wrong with more Foresty Forest. Just keep doing you and do what works for you and makes you happy. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

[@angelambca]

So glad I found this channel. I've watched the river paddle 3 times now. So relaxing. Lol. Don't apologize. Do your thing. That's why we watch.

[@DeCisioNz95]

This all makes complete sense to me. Looking forward to watching both channels!

[@andrewf3505]

I am a fan of your channels... do what makes you happy... what makes me happy is the parts of the video about the Van... don’t much care for the hiking or even the cooking but all the stuff about the van I find entertaining. From where you go, to what you do with and to the van... I know the videos can’t always be about what I want to see but as long as there is something in each one I will keep watching :)

[@beebeeNcee]

No need to apologize. This channel will evolve just like you will and we will continue to enjoy the entire honest process.

[@doberski6855]

Love the concept and love the fact that you are expanding your You Tube footprint, rather then wasting time with other platforms. The idea of seeing more drone footage, and scenes from along the hikes is great. More detailed looks at some of the van build out would be excellent as well. Sorry for the footage that was lost, have you considered flash drives or some other back up system for your footage? Just so you can access on days when you want to spend time editing and uploading. Now that the van is mostly finished, hopefully you can set aside time to edit content for upload, when weather makes hiking or biking out of the question. Keep up the great work documenting your adventures sir. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@YellowScubadiver]

We like the long and detailed versions! Of everything, not just hiking!

[@tbonez5906]

I am now subscribed to MOREsty Forest to glean more insights into all the goodness Forestyness.

[@late4dinner268]

Don't care about the hiking but the other stuff living, working & cooking in your van is of great interest.

[@petrifiednight5058]

Whatever you do we will all love and having two channels to get our Foresty fix is amazing. You’re so inspiring and you’ve inspired me to get out in nature and explore regardless of the weather. Even though my walking boots are not weather proof any more! Keep being a massive babe!

[@misdesixtysix8255]

I'm just so thrilled to have more content from you and to enjoy your time with you. TYSVM for all this fabulousness. So sad about all your lost footage, has to be heartbreaking. But a reason to head back some day. 🙌🙌😁

[@betsybangley5081]

Bummer about your hard drive! I'm glad you have this separate channel where you can experiment -- It's like an artist's sketchbook. Every artist needs a place to try new things out. Thanks for the update!

[@doloresvelez1910]

Haha, I also thought you were driving around with the old crockpot until I saw you using it! Thanks for the great videos especially the cooking segments, I also enjoy seeing you camping out with others! Safe travels 🚐

[@markrains8764]

I am perfectly gruntled. Thank you

[@Lokster71]

I have only just discovered your channel(s). Keep doing what you're doing. I love the views in particular. I think having been locked down in London for a year I find the Canadian outdoors looks amazing. Plus you've got to admire a guy who cooks better meals in the back of a van than I do in my London kitchen.

[@williamtourot5601]

hahahaha I know right? have a full size kitchen here outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and I made frozen waffles for dinner.....

[@buffebow]

I just love you the way you are don’t change a thing. I think of people are getting confused they must not be watching you like we are. I understood every bit of that last video. I like the mixture you give my life some meaning. Keep it real, Kathy aka fellow van lifer

[@agentorange1556]

This channel could serve as an inside look into your van life as well. What it’s like living day to day doing mundane stuff.

[@stephenallemang7276]

I like the channel name change! Ultimately it’s your creative vision and I am happy to watch whatever you put out there!

[@elaexplorer]

It's not a channel name change. He is still posting on the original channel. This is his second channel. The way youtube works is if he posts these smaller videos on his main channel, youtube will decide they don't want to promote the videos and fewer people will see him in their suggested videos page.

[@Yannerson]

@@elaexplorer it kind of is renamed, this was the “FF only hikes” channel, I think, and so has been renamed from that to Moresty. That’s the way I’m interpreting it, so this comment could be way off! 🤞

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@elaexplorer whatever. And yes he started with another name on his second channel. Keep up.

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@Yannerson you're right

[@ShandeleReynolds]

@@Yannerson she's way way off

[@aircastles1013]

❤️you’re a refreshingly sane and interesting person in this mad world, just do what you want and need to do, we greatly appreciate you sharing your life. Even that falling snow behind you there is so fascinating and beautiful! ❤️

[@Saguache]

Not that the van life isn't interesting, but I'm super excited to see much more of your trail life. That's the focus of my main channel and it's always encouraging to see other creators with an interest in the outdoors making content about what happens when they put one foot in front of the other.

[@juliecampbell3895]

Love all you do. Enjoy the different content you have. It is your channels, so do you. ❤️

[@jsvensson8234]

Real Foresty, uncut. Love love love it 💖

[@bitofun2]

Anything you do is awesome with me. What you said makes perfect sense!

[@PumpkinVillage]

Like both your channels. Do what you want and like to do. Wife and I both enjoy channels. Take care, Al

[@dugdru2]

I came for the projects and I stayed for the amazing hiking footage. It is your channel - do what you want and we will keep watching.

[@zachfromstc9396]

As long as you're able to stay out of the factory and on the trails I'm sure we'll love it! Have a blast, Forest!

[@merrylkeymymysteryschool4806]

Good plan. More Moresty drone. I had no idea Canada had so many massive mountain ranges and such a huge expanse without human beings. Also, I love your plan to squeeze every bit out of your footage - economic and sustainable.

[@richardstevenson8442]

I thought you made a typo, my interest is in the van and van life. Keep 'em coming.

[@c11p]

More Foresty AND Moresty, please.

[@therfdj6787]

I like both channels. I enjoy your content and like what you're doing. It might be cool to see some more in depth van cooking stuff on this channel, too.

[@Sayerdify]

LOL. I was one of the people who thought "Moresty" was an imposter and I was about to go off on him trying to bank off our favorite KZbinr! But my cool head prevailed and I took time to 'investigate', realized this page did indeed belong to our Foresty! YAY now we'll get double doses.

[@kristenevans4557]

I love the drone stuff. More would be great! Get a external hard drive to make sure you keep the precious, precious😁. Happy Hiking.

[@marianfrances4959]

I love everything you post. Long hiking vids would be awesome. Awful to lose the Yukon etc drone footage. Adventure on! 👍😉🇨🇦🌲💜

[@Magical_Thinking]

MORE Forrest! That just warms the cockles of my heart ♥️.

[@mjp2palmtree]

Absolutely love all the drone footage you shoot. Top quality!

[@sypris1001]

Your plans sounds exciting man :) Looking forward to seeing what you get up to, I definitely enjoy the "uncut" foresty. Some of your older vids were quite like that when I started watching. We are about to move into a van of our own and explore Europe and you've definitely been an inspiration man, keep it up :)

[@cmi7439]

Off topic, but love the view from your window. Lovely with the snow falling! Rarely get snow where I live. So I'm thrilled with any videos you post with snow. Think I could easily watch 10+ minutes of the snow just falling... Perhaps the 80 degree days here are to blame. Keep posting whatever you like & I'll keep watching!

[@grnwlski]

Absolutely no need to apologize Simon. People will always complain.. Love all your stuff. Proud to be with you since the biketouring days!

[@lindas1496]

Yep as a great granny ,,l look for your videos. I realize that you are busy but l wonder if you are ok when l don’t see you. I do realize that you are a brilliant man and have a life. So glad to hear from you

[@RebelCanners]

Bonus unseen hiking footage!

[@garybogard5303]

You do you and I’ll just keep watching and enjoying!

[@mikel3188]

I watch both your channels and appreciate them both.

[@jonisilva8154]

I was so excited to see this channel. I'll watch whatever you load up. Be you.. I'm just along for the ride.

[@rookiegplays]

I'm always up for more(sty) Forest. How about some behind the scenes footage in a video? Show us how you create all the awesome shots you work so hard for.

[@debrandw246]

What ever you do is fantastic. Your videos are top quality 👍. Never apologize. You are the best

[@TheArtOfDean]

That quick shot of the crockpot (contemplating) sitting in the passenger seat cracked me up.

[@hirotiki9578]

Thx for everything you do Forresty! This channel and the other!

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Mahalo Foresty for the update! Dangit!! Lost footage means you get to do it again 😉🏔🌲🐿 Hopefully the 2nd go round will be even more magnificent!! We like the random, sporadic, longer videos 👍 🙌 👏 Sending Aloha from Kauai 🏝🐬☀️

[@ryansedore33]

Great stuff Forest! I love the fact that you've started this second channel! Perfect for all the extra footage that can't make it into your main channel. I'm excited to see what you end up doing with this channel!

[@charliewatts6895]

I really like everything you produce. Whether it's reaching over 100 summits, or just chilling in your van, or working on our van, it's all great. I got back into crockpot cooking because of you, and have been having a lot of fun. I'm looking at an air cooker too (that silver sleek hussey that took crockpot's place :) ). You inspire people. We worry about you (please never glicide down a mountain with crampons on), and when you go stuck near Tuk by the side of the road, that was really concerning. The one thing on my wish list would be to see you and Steve Wallis hunker down for a step 2 around a campfire That would be so neat.

[@larryl4881]

I like these talking and climbing unedited. I started following you when you where doing the bike packing and like the evolution to summiting mountains.

[@miketouring]

Don’t listen to any of the negativity. You and Iohan showed me that my bike touring dreams weren’t so crazy. Or at least that they were possible. Not sure I would’ve gone without seeing you guys do it. Follow your passions and make content you’re proud of, whatever and wherever that takes you.

[@bilanx_biker]

Enjoy the raw, struggling hiking, adventure, great addition

[@efp722]

Have you considered making a behind the scenes style episode? I would love to see your process of what filming equipment you have, and the pains/process you go through in filming your hikes. Like you said- you shoot a lot of stuff on your hikes that get condensed down to just seconds. Would love to be a fly on the wall and see your set up process as you travel during your hikes.

[@SweetiePieTweety]

Loving the moresty forest content to add to the main channel. You know what you are doing. I can’t imagine reading comments on content, I don’t have the stomach for that. I could read hundreds of positive comments yet that one critical critic comment would potentially keep me up all night... don’t be like me. Heck, I type a comment and come back and delete it in a few minutes. I would have a channel with constant uploads and “this video has been deleted”. You are a brave soul cresting those mountain peeks and more brave to put yourself out there doing it on KZbin. Thanks be to God there are braver souls than I is all I can say or I’d be bored out of my mind.

[@ChicksWithHooks]

@Karen Tormey love your comment! So me. Lololol

[@freedomfreedom6544]

New channel is completely different and does not interfere with original. Keep up the good work! The way I see it new channel is for those who really get the Foresty experience.

[@IMSA7]

Keep doing what your doing! I’m still watching & enjoying.