My Top Five British Independent Outdoor Gear Makers. Bushcraft Gift Ideas for Christmas.

[@patrick.7326]

Cheers Simon, we injoy you're videos, we has in myself and wife and 4 year old, she likes you're videos with Andy, and yourself and Maggie, sorry to hear her passing, look forward to more new videos.

[@craiga6557]

I'm all about that British made now, If I ever want something I always check if there's a British made one. This video is a gold mine for me! Cheers nice work.

[@geographyinaction7814]

I'm in Canada, and I swear by my Karrimor SF Sabre 45! I also have Snugpak, Sealskinz, and hopefully one day, one of Simon's saws!!! You can't beat good British gear, and funny, it's often easier to get kit from there, than the States. Funny how most of the Canadian bushcraft companies are owned and operated by ex-Pats!!!! Cheers!

[@davidoutside]

Just letting you know Mr. Simon, If you had unskippable ads before your videos I wouldn't even be mad. Thank you for your content!

[@horndog7357]

Awesome you mentioned home made gears Simon

[@davidleasure9138]

Great list of quality makers. Thanks Simon

[@ChrisSmith-bi8hs]

Excellent video and a great idea to pinpoint UK small businesses. I like to shop 'in-country'.... Whichever country I'm in, I like to buy things that were made in-that-country. e.g. I have a fantastic alpaca poncho from Peru. Perfect for S.America or UK camping.

[@effyleven]

This man has such pleasant reassuring voice...

[@joachimhessberger873]

Always interesting, thanks Simon

[@kenthicks1165]

Well thought out video. I had no idea some of those makers where UK based. That was a long way to go for a cup. Had to chuckle when you started the stove by using paddle shavings right on lol.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - I think I’ll be using that for tinder for some time to come!! 🔥🔥

[@kenthicks1165]

@@simonablokeinthewoods An idea for a make it video. Paddle shavings fire starter's. I don't have a clue on how to or what to use besides the shavings, but it's a maybe idea.

[@earlbigod]

Well said. Great channel. I'm addicted.

[@Standswithabeer]

Yar...watched this & went to TJM to order the mini grill setup. Thanks for the info. Shipping fee here to Georgia in the US wasn't too bad, either.

[@jbradshaw4236]

Brilliant video, I get a great sense of satisfaction by buying kit crafted and designed in the UK. Brilliant.

[@alexdiaz6183]

Mate, what a great video. Support your local and small businesses. I'm from San Diego, CA in the US and just read of 120 locally owned businesses that shut down this year. All my holiday shopping is gonna be from mom and pop shops. Thank you for a great vid Simon.

[@GraysOutdoors]

Agree agree. Support the locals. Good shout out for those smaller suppliers. Hope u and your family are keeping well. 👍👍

[@doriangwenlandhughes5372]

What an absolute brilliant endorsement of our wonderful British skilled craftspeople - If I had a hat on I’d take it off to you

[@rogerbond7811]

Good to see you supporting the little man. Some real quality products there.

[@markparisien7730]

Hello I am a subscriber and watch the Chanel often. Very peaceful and enjoyable. I want to mention with only respect , I just watched a video from a year ago hot tent and wood stove , it was a give away. In a hot tent you need a smoke detector not a Carbon monoxide detector . a carbon monoxide detector is for fuels such as propane , natural gas , propane mixed with other fuels, etc not wood. A carbon monoxide detector for wood will not work unless it is a combination smoke and carbon monoxide. All the best mark from Canada

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Interesting, are you saying a carbon monoxide detector will not detect carbon monoxide from solid fuel stoves?

[@robertwatson8033]

Looks like Maggie has her winter coat and is ready for some bushcraft overnighters. Very thoughtful video, Simon. Well done and great options.

[@ECWoodlandCrafts]

Great video and fantastic to support our UK cottage industries. I have a couple of Ben and Lois's products and love them, especially my buffy hat, I'm currently saving for a woodlander for next year.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Wow, fantastic selection of items Simon 👍, I live in B.C 🇨🇦 . There's a lot of small bushcraft industry's here. I get most my stuff from, supporting them. Is better than getting it from Amazon, and other big retailers 👍

[@rolandsalazar9562]

You’re a sincere and generous man Simon. Another great and informative video 🙏🏼⛺️😎

[@mbrider56]

Simon, absolutely brilliant mate, yes I have two food roll top bags from David, in use all the time, can’t recommend him enough 👍🏻👍🏻 and I’ll definitely be looking at the other people you recommended. And finally to Maggie emerging from the undergrowth with twigs attached to her 👍🏻😁🐕 brilliant 👌🏻🤣

[@MadGingerCat]

Well said Simon. Agree with your recommendations as to the quality of the gear you've covered but did not know about Outhaus - giving them a look now as I'm in the market for a canvas swag for motorcycle camping. Always a pleasure when your content is notified. I've gotten particularly fond of the long lead in to your videos - by the time you start to speak I'm utterly relaxed - and as I've said to you before - find your content mentally medicinal. Keep 'em coming mate.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate!!

[@neemancallender9092]

Good vid Please continue with a series of 5 manufacturers in each vid

[@thor6997]

I'm from the States and I love the video. Always looking for new, fun, and high quality gear. Can you do more reviews like this please. Already ordered some items from the UK.

[@jackiesanders489]

Hello from the Missouri Ozarks USA, i cant get over that your woods is clear of underbrush, cant walk that fast here.

[@jamesbradshaw1622]

Thank you so much, been trawling the Internet for months looking for decent outdoor suppliers only just starting out and I'm constantly afraid I'm buying tat that won't last. Thanks again BIG HELP haha

[@jeffreypopp6660]

Every time I see Maggie come out of the brush, my mind screams, "BEAR"!

[@loonypics6938]

Nice one Simon, many thanks TTFN. bty if you start to suffer from *"cabin fever"* load up your bike and go were you went a few months ago with your hot tent and stove !.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

👍🏕🔥

[@robertott2631]

Nice video., NEED ANCHOVIES.!!

[@KentSurvival]

Great sentiment and idea! Some really good choices too, well done :)... also.. is that your raised bed from ages ago?

[@mshirey2799]

Me, a subscriber of both your channels: *watches you interact as friends and smiles* May you both be doing better than can be expected during these times!

[@jamiepittman4855]

I am a subscriber of both channels as well it would be fantastic to see Kent do a top 5 as well...

[@nzdarkelf2451]

Hi Simon and Andy. I thought I would throw out a little suggestion for content on your channels during your lockdown. Andy I enjoy the history content you like to add in to your 'on location' videos, and Simon you are a natural born story teller. Why don't you make some vids about interesting places or tramps. Maybe some stories from days gone by. why limit yourselves to present day stuff. There must be loads of interesting stories of treks from 100's of years back. How did the English Civil War soldier deal with life on the road? Maybe life in pre Iron Age Britain would throw up an interesting story to tell around a backyard campfire. Backyard campfire stories from you two guys would be awesome, and would keep your channels going while you can't get out and about. From New Zealand, stay safe guys. You'll get thru this - we did. Take care. - Ben.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks matey! Yes, it’s a bit rotten now (a pole or two snapped when I sat on it!) but I don’t think anyone else has found it out there in the woods in the two or three years since I made it! 😁

[@nickw123]

@@simonablokeinthewoods I often wonder wandering your area if I will ever find the bench. Did 13 miles of paths last saturday but no sight of it. Great vid going to use it as a start for christmas present ideas.

[@seanbrennan4447]

Great stuff Simon ,just getting my Christmas list together :) stay safe have fun

[@iantaylor4497]

Good video and really well presented. Does anyone know where I could get a rucksack modified/customised? I've hand stitched on a couple of webbing loops myself but they're not very neat. Tried the local clothes alteration service but the result is never quite what I want. I'd probably need an outdoor gear specialist to do what I want, which is to cut off the zipper pouches on the padded waist strap and replace with some webbing so I can use military style "molle" fitment pouches, water bottle holder, etc. I've looked at military rucksacks but they are too military style and without the comfort of consumer packs.

[@ajdooom]

Always great music. Where do you get this from?

[@roderickwho1983]

Look out !! You're being followed by a huge black bear !! Thanks for a fine video. Take care :-)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@run2yeshua590]

I enjoy your content Simon, several of the cool items I've seen on your channel unfortunately are not available in the United States and the companies will not ship their products over here

[@charliekingpine3893]

Hi Simon many thanks for the top tips on UK kit. Have you tried field archery, makes a nice walk in the woods, all good fun :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Charlie, I sometimes shoot the odd arrow and have a bow, just not taken it out in the woods, always been worried about people’s perception of it. 👍

[@wally10ize]

Love the music and content. Can we have more on one man band manufacturers?

[@kurabo47]

jehejeeee the first thing an Englishman does when camping is fire to have a tea.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - tea first, everything else can wait!

[@ccmogs5757]

.........& a Welshman :)

[@davidwass9996]

Tea is the first thing an Englishman does when doing anything :D

[@kerby2333]

@Simon, when you talk to the camera in your vids, you're often too close, can you try zoom out or distance the camera a bit?

[@davidcooper6704]

I agree, we should support our UK companies/manufacturers but many of the products they sell are made in China and other countries. For instance the blanket featured (sold by Outhaus) is made in india.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yes, often products are manufactured abroad, due to high demand - Outhaus is owned and run by Ollie - just him - he has to outsource production (in this case to India) as he can’t meet the demand with production in the UK - that doesn’t make Outhaus any less British - all designed and tested here. 👍

[@alienscientist8893]

Simon, a bloke in the woods. Dude when you make a fire with ferrous rod, what's that white stuff you chop up first that catches fire easily?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Often I use Hammaro tinder card (the white stuff) but this time I used wood shavings 👍🔥

[@alienscientist8893]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Cheers..

[@tedwrink]

Damn ,more money to spend ,your videos should come with expense warnings Simon but they’re still great

[@SnowyAspenHills]

Good call, always try to buy 🇬🇧 whenever possible. BTW are you going to make any more buck saws?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hopefully - when I get some time. 👍

[@SnowyAspenHills]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Cool.

[@Dogteddy1]

just use tea bags FTLOG. lol.

[@Cam.Klingon]

Your videos are looking better, did you get a new camera?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! No, it’s the same one 👍

[@gingerbeerkid1967]

Good comment, buy British

[@kierononeill16]

Shameless early comment in the hope for like 👍

[@jimmylincoln4082]

😂 a like for your honesty 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha, liked and loved! 👍❤️

[@kierononeill16]

Cheers Simon! Small things..... 😂

[@sosteve9113]

good stuff with a great message my friend

[@Jeffs40K]

I'm in America, those are some good Items, wouldn't mind seeing a series on UK makers. Show us More 8)

[@paulsadler3339]

Great vid actually, and I'm so chuffed to see the promotion of UK brands!

[@philwilson3251]

Done my bit for the UK economy and bought a Honey Stove - 'cos I really needed ANOTHER stove.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You can never have too many! 😁🔥👍

[@rodbagley]

Was thinking on Steve's firebox stove. Never have enough stoves to choose from.

[@granthawkes6718]

Honey stove

[@danielsalisbury5317]

Thanks for the overview Simon - there's definitely something very reassuring about using UK based manufacturers - I've had several items from Scott at Thornhill Ultra Heavy - mostly waxed canvas kit but he'll make to order too for very reasonable cost

[@Mat-kr1nf]

Well I first watched this 2 years ago and have been lusting after a TJM Metalworks “pocket fire anchor” and the “original pan mini fire anchor” ever since!😩🤔. I’m very happy to say I’ve finally forked out for both, can’t wait to get to use it!😁🔥🔥 I’ve also had a titanium honey stove with the extension “hive”. That is absolutely brilliant, so light, it lives in my backpack permanently. With the extension, it is the perfect size for a campfire, I rarely have a fire on the ground nowadays, there’s no need and it’s so easy to clean up after with no ugly scar on the ground, I highly recommend it. I also have a firebox which I love but rarely take nowadays due to the weight, I’ve been on the lookout for a titanium one, but the one place that sold them no longer has any and I begrudge paying the ridiculous postal charges for one from America, so……☹️

[@erikblevins347]

Give a Maggie a good scratching for me!

[@AcfLavertyy]

I really appreciate you making this video and the description. Thankyou. I'm always on the lookout for small British brands

[@tonybareham7573]

After watching this video, I purchased a box pouch from David Friars... What an amazingly well made piece of kit... I will be buying more for sure.... looks like he's reasonably local (within 30mins drive) so pleased to be supporting local traders. Good call Simon!!

[@solarbuduk]

I think I could easily become a canvas bag addict if I allowed myself.

[@craiga6557]

I love canvas... Until I have to carry it haha

[@tonyanddeb1012]

Yay a new vid, always a good day in our house. Cheers Simon

[@mikebradshaw1851]

Mike a yankee from Arkansas, j it at love your channel. Just got my TJM set in today, giving it a good burn now and ready to throw a stake on. Thanks for the plug.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

My mini fire anchor (that I bought after seeing in your video ages ago) is single handed the best thing I use at camp to cook with. Zebra billy can hangs off it and I cook meat on the griddle or use my scandi fold pan also on it. Amazing quality. I will take a look at David’s bags for it as I want a pouch to keep the fire anchor in and also my scandi folding pan. Watching your videos is a great insight in to kit like this and seeing it used it great. Always nice to see genuine reviews first before purchasing goods.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Been admiring the Scandi folding pan as well. High quality meets appealing design.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@jamesellsworth9673 great pan, single layer metal so have to be careful about placing on very hot coals as you will burn the food quick, but when you get the right heat, the pan is a great size and works brilliantly. folds for good storage and the handle is solid. Highly recommend them and also the mini fire anchor. great combo together

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

If you contact Dave, he’ll make bags to your spec too - I’m going to get him to make me one for my Scandi pan too. 👍👍

[@1990westfalia]

In the States, we call it “shop small shops”. Nicely done. Skillet

[@terry7907]

Any video with Maggie is a great video. The guy is pretty good, too.

[@mariaedwards4220]

Great video please keep them comeing Good job

[@landscape7734]

Love the music in the beginning

[@nirvilchigs7871]

Great in these times to promote the small guys 👏👏👏

[@thcdreams654]

Hope all is well Simon. Thanks for the consistent quality uploads.

[@Wee_Morag]

Lovely video Simon and thank you for supporting small UK businesses, especially at the moment. I've got a few bits and pieces from your recommendations and never been disappointed by the kit. It's helpful to get honest feedback from someone who's used it regularly. Cheers mate. :)

[@gj2772]

Hi Simon. Some cracking items there. Been meaning to ask if you would mind sharing where you sourced a few of your items now for a while. Great idea to create a video which will possibly draw in a little custom for sellers across the UK, rather than just listing a bunch of items on amazon like so many others. As if Jeff bezos needs any more money right? Again great content Simon, thanks.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

👍👍👍

[@SandybackOutdoors]

Fantastic recommendations Simon. Great support for some great British businesses. Etsy has now become my first point of call for top quality UK handmade gear. Love it. Atb, J 👍.

[@labellaescrima1996]

I'm from Canada, always proud of our products but wow did not know you guys made such great equipment, kind of like Paramo, Rab, Montane, Snugpak.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

I really like the Outhaus tents I have my eye definitely on the Rockhampton Swag 👍. Support small businesses for sure. Thanks mate.

[@DC-fc2kf]

Hi Simon, During these difficult and challenging times, will the UK suppliers ship to the US ? Enjoy the vids ! Stay Safe My Friend !

[@redskin6146]

LOVED THIS. I've subscribed because of this vid. PLS Do more about local.domestic providers .... they don't have to be top 5 .... they just have to be reliable quality.

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

From Australia, great down to earth presentation, thank you sir SUBSCRIBED.

[@110adventures7]

I've had a Landy tent since 2013 great bit of kit used it all over Europe and North Africa. I got mine from Landy Box who I believe sold the rights to Outhaus. Certainly a great bit of kit.

[@zulvalor7266]

Buy British 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rsus2012]

GREAT LOVE LOVE THIS, very nicely done could of watch for hours please do some more of british item

[@juliegogo2941]

Great tea bags. I use a bigger one for coffee daily. Decrease waste. I do quasi cowboy coffee. Though my sons great grandmother everyday made egg coffee water cowboy coffee........ funny. In the midwest US the outhouse is a camping privy......Thanks for all the tips...

[@Enigma277]

Simon, after seeing your video with the TJM Metalworks grill and pot handle swing arm some time ago, I got the gear from them through etsy. I'd like your advice on what type of mallet/hammer/force tool you might use to help setting up this wonderful wrought iron grill and pieces. Southwestern US developed campgrounds have heavily trampled dirt, compacted, and yet brittle enough to turn into dust when shoveled. I don't want to marr the metal and ruin the gear on it's first use. Help?

[@corax1975]

Hi Simon! A nice group of ​​interesting English companies. I like to take a look - and who knows, maybe some things will find their way here to Germany. Cheers Tobi

[@robertpearson1781]

Simon, Simon, this video just cost me dear! I’ve just been to TJM and Ben Oford’s sites and now I am spent up. Some really great gear out there. Appreciate the steer.

[@technocreep2211]

Hello Simon 🙋‍♂️how r u! Just writing to say u dat i m missing ur bushcraft camping 🥺when u gonna add one.thank u,take care☕🌻

[@DaisyDoesIt]

Great video...I’m in the states but love learning about small companies making quality gear!

[@luciepostrachulice1815]

Hallo Simon, thank you for your very nice videos! I work as shopgirl in Rock Point (outdoor equipment) in Prague. For me is very interesting get to know the British brands, which we do not sell here! I wish you all good! So sorry for my English 😉

[@landscape7734]

2:14 ahhhhh :“ a black bear „

[@forestedforestschool]

Very good video I'll certainly check out the links, I'm after a new mini wood stove. Thanks from a new subscriber.

[@bazza1carter]

Good shout out for Bob and Rose, the guys at Green craft and DD Hammocks . Cant think why anyone would want to use non waterproof stuff sacks or carry canvas tarps and tents though. PS the Honey/Pocket stove are fiddly to put together and are inefficient, that's why Mark at ultralightoutdoorgear made me-too Bush Buddy wood gas stove.

[@kevinelectrician4374]

Hi Simon. Looks like your very happy doggo, knows exactly where she is going. Thanks for the video

[@syncrosimon]

Do another and show us more British stuff🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Great video, I forget about the Orfords may give them a check out. In fact I am going to check them all out. I am looking for a new wool blanket and some canvas stuff. Keep up the recommendations. I have also just subscribed.

[@mariumraja4821]

Brother really enjoyed watching your video.. Thank you ..

[@spudhead77]

Just bought a mini grill anchor and bag. Thanks for the product recommendation and review!

[@gimputh]

Hello Simon, could you please let me know where you got your reusable coffee/tea bags from? Happy new year and keep your cracking videos coming!

[@kungracke5717]

Great video of great gear! I just got my Tjm mini anchor and it’s a great piece! Unfortunatly since Brexit it is very expensive to get them to Sweden due to taxes and customs. Take care!

[@joytimmer4376]

Me thinks you wear that hat year round, but no one's judging! It's a nice topper! Give Mags a belly rub! I'm sure she's in desperate need of one. Thank for the new vid and shopping ideas.

[@bencollyer2296]

Respect Simon I’m with ya mate its all about supporting local business. All my tools for work I try get from 2 local ironmongers near me

[@nickhulley8941]

Got one of the Pocket Fire Anchors on my Crimbo list already - cheers for the heads up on TJM Metalworks

[@jonnyt16]

Interested in a grill from TJM Metalworks. Do you know if he ships to the States?