Night Camp, No permission Wild Camp, Low profile, Strong Storm, Wiltshire Man

I headed out to a Woodland about 3 mile cycle ride from home using a home made tarp shelter, the weather was stormy, strong winds and heavy rain at times.
This had to be a low profile camp as I did not have permission to camp here. Infact I do not know who owns this woodland.
This Woodland is on the edge of a public park and pretty much abandoned and left to nature, I have visited it often over the years and removed rubbish by the bin load, I feel like I know this woodland well and it upsets me when I find litter has been left.
Thankfully the woodland it appears has not been visited in recent months as not much fresh litter has been discarded!
The woodland is old and can be seen on maps dating from the 1830's, it's shape and size has changed little in all that time.
I relied on my Hurricane lantern for lighting and was careful to use reflectors to stop any stray light giving my location and camp away.
I used a variety of cocking pots, MSR nesting stainless pots that I like very much and a new Optimus Weekender cookset with the Heat exchanger, I am very impressed at how fast this pot boils water.
The stove used was a Kovia Spider remote canister stove.
#WildCampingUK #WildCamp #Wiltshire

[@tombristowe846]

Your thoughts really resonate with me. Things like hot water on tap and central heating are very recent innovations. A physical roof over our head is maybe a couple of thousand years old, and less than that if one was a peasant. By spending a night out in the woods in winter , you're connecting with the experience of all our ancestors, going back millennia.

[@stevenvitali7404]

Yes exactly, Find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions

[@johnpawson7400]

A fantastic simple wild camp, enjoyed every minute.

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed it John :)

[@jeffjones6107]

All the best, Sandy. I look forward to your videos in 2024.

[@WiltshireMan]

Best wishes for the New year Jeff

[@simonhorn1745]

Thanks for this one Sandy. Lovely and peaceful out there!

[@Peter-gv2gn]

Sandy, what a deeply pleasant man you are, your thoughts on life are brilliant, I echo most of them, Carl Sagan ,yes I remember the Series( I am 62), cheers .

[@simonwiltshire]

Cheers sandy, everytime i spend a night under the stars i always feel so much better, at one with nature totaly relaxed and just enjoy the now, this very moment because realy it's all we have.

[@robm9578]

Keeping it real. Respect!

[@jerrymerritt5698]

Always wrapped the pots in a section of the "Sun newspaper". Amazing the, Sun, the pages work as good as paper towels.

[@ahbenjamin2889]

Sandy I am new to your channel. I must say your thoughtful words, insight and questioning of our existence resonated with me. Thank you, Sir. I needed to hear those words. Please take care of yourself and thank you for being here. Deep and profound respect.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Ben, When it comes to finding answers sometimes there are things we don't know apart from those things we know via our senses. As to gut feelings and intuitions sometimes they can be right and often times wrong. I do have a problem with religion especially organised religion, nothing is proven its all based on trust and faith (could be true and could not be true) and it seems quite controlling and needs your money! Best to make the most of your life here and NOW. Many of our actions, thought patterns, looks and maybe even a sort of collective memory could all be embedded in our DNA a bit like instinct. Maybe thats why we all like to stare into a fire because our ancestors thousands of years in the past did the same thing. Eye colour, skin colour, hair colour, looks, body shape and size, thought process etc are I'm sure mostly hand me downs from the past generations. Its interesting to consider all these things, but most importantly if this is all there is then how precious it must be.

[@andypotts8062]

Not great weather but you looked very snug in your shelter...a lovely looking chicken curry...many thanks for all the videos this year and very best wishes for 2024.

[@wartington1]

All that pondering and sipping I'm surprised you remembered to climb into the sack!!!! Good one sandy

[@johnimmins7302]

Well Sandy, the wife sat and watch your video of this cold, wet, damp video and had to switch the heating on.🤣 The food looked good but did your sleeping bag remain dry! I can never understand the reluctance to fit mudguards to a bike, I have road bikes in all wet and muddy conditions but never without mudguards. 😊👍 Well done anyway, we always enjoy your videos, even our collie Isla watches them. 🚴‍♀🐕‍🦺

[@WiltshireMan]

Fortunately I was dry and warm enough on this camp, but temps now dropping so will need a warmer bag for the next one. Glad you are ALL enjoying the videos:)

[@Mugwumps107]

MackPedition Edition Danish Camo Shelter, very nice 👍🏻 Getting out at this time of year 🇬🇧, in the wet and the wind and the rain 😩, I never fancy going out in it. Everything is damp, wet, cold and miserable. But when I do I’am always glad that I have and feel happy. It makes ya feel alive 😊👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

It's certainly been very damp for sure

[@leewillson100]

Sandy you are what I call one with nature ,A true modern day Tarzan ,enjoy.

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

As an Anglican chaplain Sandy, I never push my concepts on others either, but it’s true, a little solitude, whisky and the roar of the dark forest does link us to the ancient reality of timelessness and the aspiration of the depth within everything. Love that shelter woodland pattern. Take care my old KZbin friend, well not that old only eight years I think, assuming time exists😅. Harry…out

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheers Harry, I turned 61 in October. I think for sure encoded in our DNA are instructions on how to assemble the human form, skin colour, hair eye's etc and even our personality traits and maybe even a collective memory hence our affinity with nature and how we all love to stare into a camp fire. Also our thoughts, actions and choices/ desires could be dictated by DNA encoding (if so then so much for free will) Also we can look similar to family members who lived long ago, probably think similar and have the same emotions likes and dislikes, it's an intriguing thing. I was brought up a Christian but I do wrestle with some of the doctrines of faith and you only have to look back into history to see how religion has led to many travesties like the burning of women accused of being witches, various tortures devised by monks, the oppression of knowledge, even those who discovered the orbits of the planets and the sun centred solar system were given a very hard time, the list could go on and on . Religion is not one of mans best inventions! Is there's a god above and beyond all this, there maybe, I'd like to hope so but I don't really know. All I can do is be honest and true to myself and stand or fall accordingly. I hope we can have a camp in the new year at some point, I'm sure we will enjoy a Great discussion together. Have a Great New Year Harry Sandy

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

@@WiltshireMan 🤣Infinite space and timelessness permits dimensionality. Man made religion void if spiritual insightfulness falls short. 🤣🤝

[@campfire52]

The weather wasn't ideal but that is probably the main reason for you being out there in the first place. You looked at it as a fun little challenge and you went on out and conquered it and turned it into a rewarding and relaxing adventure. As you have said before: "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad equipment." You brought the right equipment and the right attitude (along with some determination) and success was had. Thanks for sharing your time with us again my friend, see you on the next one.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Terry, fortunately the weather has been mild, otherwise I would have froze on this camp, I always check the forecast and provided it doesn't go below 7C I am OK with my 3 season bag, any colder and I need to adjust accordingly. Weather will only get colder now for the next three months, so that means Hot tent going forwards:)

[@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube]

Hope you had a great Christmas mate. Happy new year . 🎉

[@campfire52]

@@WestcountryYokelOnKZbin Thank you Sir. I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year also!

[@triciabuckling3385]

Thanks for the video

[@colinstares6207]

Great wild camp and thoughtful words, no one should be scared of the dark, once you’ve shut your eyes for a few minutes, open them and tune into your senses.

[@howardhayes4502]

Love the lantern visor!... Have never seen one for that style of lantern!

[@MrTimmyvee]

I agree totally with you about the handing down from ancestors. We are all star dust, if you think about it.

[@JC-sl4hk]

Nice going Sandy you managed to sneak a video in just before the end of 2023 👍👍👍. What a wet camp this one was but you once more made it look so easy. Carl Sagan lol, haven’t heard that name in years, used to enjoy watching his series. Your shelter looked so warm and inviting in the glow from the lantern. Glad you were able to get some sleep. Love your videos, keep being you 💕. Wishing you, Mandy, your family and of course you girls Carmen and Zeta a very happy, healthy New Year. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@WiltshireMan]

Its a nice simple shelter Judy I like it:) Dogs are curled up on the sofa staying warm, temps dropping, could be a Hot tent camp soon:)

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Another back to nature offering. I salute you. I would prefer being in an enclosed space ie tent to keep the weather out and warmth in.

[@debnn4854]

2024-Coming in hott! Loved the video Sandy!

[@mrjiggs3761]

Rotherham made bike! :)

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I believe so

[@mrjiggs3761]

@@WiltshireMan Aye my nephew worked there and the boss is quite a character (Ie, a nutter). He will every now and again have a mad sale on and sell bikes worth a grand for 100 quid.

[@victormonster4658]

With the love and respect you have for the land i don’t think any landowner would mind you camping on their land WM. Great video again, thank you 👍👌

[@robhemsley9181]

Sandy - that’s one of your best videos - when you talk reflectively about the world it’s very enjoyable. One tip - I love whisky but before bed drink lots of clean water and have some by your side . Every night I take double filtered water 2 pints to bed and wake to drink - I think it’s very beneficial . Even in the cold you lose a lot of fluid . On Christmas Day my son and I escaped from Christmas ( which we are not fans of ) and having bought some ready cooked curry’s from the local takeaway we walked 10 mikes on no food and returned to base for a hot curry with salad and fresh green chillies. No tv , no sugar , but a very large whisky . That night I drank 1.5 litres of Evian and woke at peace on Boxing Day - one more Christmas escaped from - great video .please do more with evening thoughts about anything at all - it’s therapeutic- best wishes Rob

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Rob, that sounds good advice about drinking water but do you have to get up to use the bathroom during the night? I think it's wise to cut down on sugar and too much Chritmas food. Welldone on escaping Christmas:)

[@patrickshaw7983]

Nice camp with a bit of deep thinking thrown in. You may not have been spotted but I bet that curry could be smelt a mile away🙂. Best wishes for the New Year.

[@WiltshireMan]

Haaha well maybe, the wind was certainly strong.All the best for the new year Patrick

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking us along. You're a good cook, Sandy. Looking forward to videos in 2024. Cheers!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dan, best wishes for the new year Sandy

[@DanOpdal]

@@WiltshireMan Thank you. Sandy! Best wishes for the new year to you too.

[@Martycycleman]

I did enjoy watching your video, which is very relaxing. I was expecting a little song after the whisky 😮. Many thanks for the year.

[@blondieman63]

Great video, hope that was a single malt you where drinking, that would keep you going on its own. 🤣👍

[@billhambelton7698]

Wishing you all the best in 2024 Sandy.

[@Marbleheadjed]

Nice camp . Nothing like being outdoors.

[@glenhawman7440]

Sandy shines his own light! Inspiring sir Did I mention I have 2 knives made by him! Just bragging lol

[@WiltshireMan]

Haaa,,,all the best for the new year Glen

[@stevenclaflin]

Well, that looks miserable out there, but you like that sort of thing. 😊

[@joseuribe430]

I agree with the Opinel as a kitchen knife. I have one as well, along with a Castrom bushcraft knife

[@Wigglesway]

I don't need to say how much i enjoyed that or how nicely the video was done, i have told you that many a time. This is the time to honestly say thank you for this channel, there are only one or two channels that i cannot wait to watch once i receive a notification from and you're definitely one of them, god bless you, please keep the good work going and i wish you the most healthy and prosperous new year.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Nige:)

[@kittenburger_prime]

This would make for an incredible first half of a found footage movie.

[@mischef18]

A good stealth camp to end 2023 bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@triciabuckling3385]

Just to add, when you spoke of the cosmos it reminded me of the song Woodstock by Joni Mitchell,we are stardust we are golden and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I can remember that song, it's playing in my head now:)

[@jeetts59]

I can smell that curry, I agree, openel knives are tops for food prep. That’s one very atmospheric video, great job. Happy New Year

[@stephenszalay]

That looked fab. Your sleeping bag looks like it folds up really small. Great to find a small bag that does the job in winter.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Steve, The bag is OK for most seasons, it's actually only 3 season rated but provided temps don't drop below 8C I'm ok in it. I always check the forecast before a camp to decide what equipment to take with me. I was just about warm enough on this camp

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Great end of year wet camp and welcome to 2024. Let me wish you a successful and healthy 2024 for you and yours and watch you smash that 50k subscriber count and onwards towards the 100k YT award you deserve.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Robert, It would be nice to see the channel grow a bit more, it's taken a long time to get to where I am now (since 2009) so I must be one of the slowest growing channels on here!

[@DGBYRNE]

Hi Sandy, Your Vlogs have reinvigorated my past love of ‘getting outdoors’ again. And 2024 heralds new ‘adventures’. I’ve invested in a new tent - a Black Friday bargain 😅and additional camping kit, so just the time (permission from ‘er indoors) and locations to finalise. I do need a decent Camping knife though. I’d be interested to know when a Jacklore is available to buy. Keep up the excellent camps and ride outs with the gang. I’ve subscribed to Lord Dickies’ channel too. I look forward to the next one. Best wishes to you and your family for the New Year. Cheers Des

[@WiltshireMan]

Excellent Des, get out there and live and enjoy life, thats what we are here for. I hope to be building more Classic bushcraft knives in the new year, I don't build them in large numbers and they soon get snapped up. Best thing is to watch for a video to drop on Jacklore YT channel and when it does drop me an message, you can find contact details on the about page of this channel Sandy

[@DickieMintCycles]

What can I say? Superb.. Loved it .. Nice film Sandy 🪲👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dickie, I do love a good camp and this one was definitely a worthwhile experience for me. See you soon Bro

[@mixinkperranporth]

Perhaps spray over the red on the panniers reds a giveaway, you probably already know that, that being said great channel, respect to your humility, not many humble people about these days 🍻👍

[@peterking3563]

A lovely relaxing camp listening to the rain, eating curry and sipping whiskey, what could be better....... nothing apart from the weather.

[@markdriver9170]

i did have two deers start fighting about 15 meters from me at 4am once i thought it was a yeti smashing through the trees ,i nearly sxxt myself .

[@peterholmes7312]

WOW! This really inspired me and made me think . Loved the bit about ancestry and the deeper stuff! We need to slow down and spend time to reflect . Loved this video and how you try and live life to the fullest ! Thanks. Inspired by you !

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats great to know Peter, I think being down to earth and keeping things simple leads to a less troubled path through life:)

[@DaveGoodman1959]

I don’t normally comment Sandy but happy new year❤ Quote of the year “The mysteries of the cosmos answered by a swig of whiskey” Loved that monologue being a thinker myself. ATB 🥃

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa Thanks for the comment Dave, certainly had a few on this video.

[@BrianWatts-i1b]

I don't know what you're on Sandy but I could do with some of whatever it is!! Jolly well done for an old un !!!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Brian, I just ride my bike, and eat good food sometimes, never smoked or over drank and I think that helps

[@sarkybugger5009]

There is no afterlife, Sandy. One go, and that's your lot. You've done your part in the _game of life,_ and passed on your DNA. We came from the soil, and we'll end up back there, one way or another. (Sea burials excluded.) Make the most of the time you have, is my motto. All the best to you and your good lady, and a happy and healthy new year to you both.

[@waggonfm]

Nice video. Onions much easier to chop if you halve in the other direction and leave the root in place whilst chopping 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

I'll try and remember this tip for next time:)

[@elderlemon8020]

Thanks enjoyed that. Good tip about the bird of prey too. Once a year a friend cycles from Wirral to Devon. He Wild Camps the whole way. A few years back on his return journey he was in bother. He had overnighted north of Shrewsbury and in the morning started the final leg of his journey to The Wirral. He was soaked through, had problems with his bicycle, very little money and was hungry with just a packet of chocolate raisins to eat. He said he prayed that morning to arrive home, but it was looking bleak for the chances of it in the heavy rain. I had no idea where he was but, perhaps by no coincidence, at about 1030am our paths crossed 15 miles from Shrewsbury, 46 miles from The Wirral. Fortunately I recognised him. Not only did he get home that day but his bike went straight onto the top of our car and he came with us for a good meal at Shrewsbury and was a great addition for celebrating my 50th Birthday! Only writing this as it was a good listen the philosophical part of part video.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's always good when synchronicities and coincidences happen and they do quite often, however the opposite is also the case and many are much less fortunate. I'm reading a book by a chap called Nathan Millward who rode a 110cc postie bike from Australia to London and then from New York to San Francisco and on upto Alaska. When he set off from Australia he had a budget of (I think) £5000 and got back to the UK with the help of many helpful and friendly people from all walks of life. The American leg of the trip started with just £500, I've yet to complete reading the book of this journey but I know he made it and I'm sure only due to the help of others. I'm sure some prayers go answered, but I must emphasise the use of the word "some"..........

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Ortleib actually make a rucksack too & like the panniers, it is 100% waterproof. Those HE pots work well, even with a trangia type burner too.

[@manomano8939]

That shelter is class. Perfect.

[@woodnugget1301]

If you like that take a look at a Ts chum Kama 1

[@manomano8939]

@@woodnugget1301 I searched that, it came up with lubricant. What did you actually mean?

[@woodnugget1301]

@@manomano8939 it’s a German tent company that ship worldwide they are called Tschum the model is called 1pKama hope this helps. Bertram craft and wilderness uses the 2 person version on KZbin

[@woodnugget1301]

Also if you find Bertram craft and wilderness in one video he is actually using the 1 person version so you can see it in action. I think he has all three of them 1 2 and 4person

[@davidburke8838]

As Carl Sagan said, we are all originally "star stuff". Back far enough, rocks, trees, animals, fish, everything started from the same material. It's a bit tricky to think of that tree or boulder as our "cousin", but we are all part of this planet. It's as good a reason as any to treat it with respect and love. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@barryconway]

Always lovely to join you, W.M. Thank you. Saw this the other day, and thought of you: “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” ― John Muir 1838-1914

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats a nice quote Barry

[@Soggz7785]

Looks great! This same night, I was on top of Beacons Batch, up on the Mendip Hills. Wet night, wasn’t it, for both of us.Storm Gerrit certainly was a good one. All the best.👍🏾⛺️

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it was, I enjoyed Storm Gerrit

[@mauricejohnston8454]

Happy new year when it comes Sandy,,, but please stir your pot with a wooden spoon..agggh that sound

[@acnud]

Great to see you out 🏕️👍

[@LeeLocke]

Hey WM, my new year resolution is, to be as adventurous as you. I have just bought all my camping 🏕 gear. I have a bike so im good to go. Heading down to St Mabyn to try it out. Bring in the new year down in Cornwall. Tune in! Thanks for your videos. They are a true inspiration. ❤🎉😊 🐕 🚲 All the best for 2024, Lee.

[@WiltshireMan]

Go for it Lee, we all should make the most of our time here :)

[@LeeLocke]

Can you provide me a link for the lamp reflector please? Thank you!​@@WiltshireMan

[@WiltshireMan]

Here's a link for you but if you search Google of ebay and search for Fuerhand lamp shade you may get more results:www.bloomling.uk/feuerhand/reflector-shade-for-the-baby-special-276-hurricane-lantern@@LeeLocke

[@LeeLocke]

@@WiltshireMan Much appreciated WM 🙏 ❤️ 😊 THANKS.

[@hughsmith9401]

answered by the water of life great channel

[@ambientshane]

Love it ❤

[@Klemte]

Nice atmosphere in this video and good attitude towards life!👍 Planning to spend New Years eve in dutch army bivvy bag in snow, at minus 20 dgrs celcius... Whiskey is a brilliant idea😉!🥶

[@techguy9023]

Nice looking stove and pot. If I get another my wife may sign me up for stovers anonymous. Trangia, Coleman 533, Jetboil, Caldera cone are probably enough but…

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Great camping weather tonight Thursday 4th Jan Sandy. 😂 stay well and safe. Harry...out

[@WiltshireMan]

Not out camping Harry, I have had to stay home and do some work:) Hopefully will have a Hot tent camp soon

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

@@WiltshireMan sorry about the flooding in he South. Stay safe. Harry

[@Trekon2]

Inspiring overnighter, even with the wet and muddy environment. I hope you slept well but maybe you slept without the damp trousers? That curry looks great and the accompanying whisky, thanks for sharing a another great video and look forward to the next one 👏👋

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Phil I actually slept quite well on this camp, I kept the trousers on in case I had to make a quick getaway, they had dried out a fair bit by the time I went to sleep

[@alandyde4707]

You are an inspiration Sandy, thank you 😊

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

A brave action this camp with deep thoughts communicated so well-Thank you Sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed the video, we shall have to have a meet up in the new year

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

A great idea Sandy @@WiltshireMan

[@dondle2]

Nice one again young fella, have a good New Year.🥃🥃🥃

[@davebuts1921]

It looks like you had a well-deserved resting time Sandy. The side bags on the bike may be worth putting a black bin liner on them when stealth camping, the red is a giveaway and can be seen at quite a distance, also the bin liners can be used to diffuse light at night. Great seeing you out there doing what you enjoy.

[@tombristowe846]

Yes; I thought that too. Really admire him for doing it in that weather. I'm drawn to the idea but have never quite grasped the nettle! Partly because at this time of year the nights are so long. Also because it's soooo much easier to sit in the warmth and watch other people doing it! Note to myself in '24; must get out more.

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Looked like a bit of a stormy camp that sandy but you had all the essentials to get you through 👍☺️♥️👍

[@WiltshireMan]

I had a ball Marcus despite the harsh conditions. Just waiting for some cold snowy weather now for my Hot tenting:)

[@hogkillerjp]

great video thanks..

[@johnsollitt8949]

Toyah had it wright then life's a mystery. your a very enlighten fella good watch keep them coming.

[@sigurd4092]

Hail Sagan

[@DugOut.WildCamping]

A wonderful winter camp, Sandy. Thx for letting us tag along👍

[@robintemmink2143]

Happy new year and Best Wishes for 2024 🎇🌟👍I like your tarp, the Danish Flecktarn works surprisingly well in the British woods.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Robin, yes the cammo did blend in very well. Happy New year

[@TheTrincomalee]

Very best wishes to you and your family for 2024 and thanks for all your hard work.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks and the same for you and yours

[@stuartmckinnon5795]

Well done Sandy another great video mate you sure no how to make someone hungry have a great New year 🍺🍺

[@WiltshireMan]

Happy New Year Stuart

[@trig6712]

Hi Sandy GAWD better man than I HI I am struggling indoors now HI cheers and /A Happy New year when it comes

[@ryszmansoundvision6572]

Very profound words after a few whiskeys whilst being in nature. Lovely camp ❤️

[@alexanderlawson1649]

I believe the camo pattern of the tarp is Danish Flectarn. I have a pair of combat trousers which are very similiar. Its a great camo but the Danes have now adopted MTP, same as Brit Army and who can argue with that?

[@magneto263]

You are a very downt to earth practical man. Nice to hear your reflections on lifes questions. Those Stanley flasks contain more than you think. Lovely content, thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to share. Realy appreciated this video.

[@WiltshireMan]

I appreciate that! Thankyou:)

[@GrahamsGO]

Another great video Sandy, although I did have a chuckle when after explaining why you were using the Opinel, i.e. using the correct tool for the job, you were then stirring your curry with an old butter knife! Looking forward to more from you in 2024.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I know but there is a reason why I had to do that which I didn't explain in the video. My Dog Zeta chewed the wooden spoon that I normally pack

[@Manifestings]

All the Best for the New Year Sandy. I always enjoy your you tubes and the fact you brave the British Weather is just a sign of your TRUE GRIT British Nature. Thanks for always making me smile. I hope 2024 brings us lots of finer days. You are a RAMBO...THANKS ❤

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa never been called a "Rambo" before :) Best wishes for the new year

[@ON5XX]

HNY Sandy! My 30 year old Opinel nr 10 is still my grab and go knife. For some reason I couldn't lock it so I made a notch in the ring myself. Works great. Great video again. Its a long time ago that you took the K1 out with you 🙂. 73 de Joël

[@WiltshireMan]

Just had a chat on 80m with G4FAD, yes will have to do a /p video at some point

[@dogmandoug1715]

Oh Sandy, it was all going so well until you started stirring the curry with the opinel 😂 Remember there’s a tool for every job. Jokes aside pal, a lovely serene camp. Have a blessed new year

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, unfortunately my wooden camping spoon got chewed by my dog! Best wishes for the new year

[@dogmandoug1715]

@@WiltshireMan happy new Year buddy, have a blessed year

[@robedmunds7163]

You are a tough nut Sandy. I do not even consider motocamping until April 😂. So I watched this in bed with a cup of coffee instead.

[@vikingbushcraft1911]

Lovely vid Sandy 👏- didn’t envy you the weather though! 🎉

[@charlesfulcrum3170]

Sandy, thank you for another great video in testing conditions and for all your content in 2023. Good health and well being to you and your family in 2024. All the best.

[@WiltshireMan]

All the best for the new year Charles:)

[@Thedagda801]

Excellent stuff, and thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Always fun watching you battle the elements 😁👍. Hope the teeth are feeling better. Curry looked tasty. I like to add some red lentils to mine, thickens the sauce up. Yummy. 👍. Chilling out is good for the soul. I get what you are saying about our ancestors. When I see myself on video I see lots of traits from my dad. I believe we get many lives. I read a good book about it called the journey of souls. 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheers Ken, I am no longer in pain but have a badly chipped tooth that will have to get sorted soon or I'll pay the price of toothache which I know well:) Interesting to hear your thoughts on "many lives" I'm sure we will have a discussion about it one day. I can see my Dad looking back in the mirror sometimes too :)

[@martinnewman8819]

What a cracking camp Sandy, food looked very inviting as always mate. As for the food prep knife, I agree 100% mate and I use the stainless No 8. I keep it for food only and I have had the same knife longer than I've had my son, " he is now 26". I don't mind the long winter nights myself, mind you I'm happy in my own company mate so its not a chore for me to spend time on my own listening to nature at night. Love the fact you left all the phones and stuff behind, but remember mate, " your no spring Chicken" so make sure you have a way of calling for assistance if you need it. As for your comments on Mr Carl Saga, I'm with you. My Son is doing a Physics PHD at Warwick Uni, we discuss all kinds of things, and one of the most profound that I know, Sandy is that there are atoms within you that have existed as long as our entire Universe. So when you talk of the ancestors, you are harking back to something far more fundamental then you realise my friend. Excellent, thought provoking, Video mate, Big thumbs up and respects to the House of the Wiltshire mam, Regards Moose

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, we are all from the Cosmos Martin. Out there are myriads of galaxies each with myriads of stars and there are planets orbiting those stars and on some of those planets there are life forms and we fit into this puzzle rather well

[@charlespark7338]

Hi Sandy, nobody can say that you are not dedicated to wild camping. The wet weather we had lately has certainly been non stop, you have been brave to venture out and camp in it. All the best for 2024 and fingers crossed we get a much drier year. One for your camping and two for my cycling adventures. Cheers.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Charles, Yes it has been a wet one thats for sure, I actually love being out in these conditions provided I end up warm and dry:) It was lovely to spend the night out in the woods:) Good health for the New Year Sandy

[@blank-dr2kx]

@@WiltshireManmust admit, there’s something about being tucked away in your tent/tarp when the weather is rotten. Feels like you’re surviving all on your own

[@chriskiwi2601]

Well Sandy, you certainly love your wild camping. Almost the stormier it is the better aye. Like your videos way down here in New Zealand. All the best for 2024.😊

[@WiltshireMan]

All the best Chris, Yes I love a good storm:)

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

It's good that it's mild but the wet weather has been relentless for so long. Hopefully we'll get many more dry days ahead

[@soniaoffer6289]

Happy New Year Sandy and family x

[@enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414]

Wish for you and your family a glamorous 2024 Sandy!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Enrique :)

[@enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414]

@@WiltshireMan 👍

[@DDan61]

Excellent way to end the year Sandy! As far as your knife goes, I agree 100% with you. If one knife could do everything, there would be such a variety (Classic, Camp, Whittler, Wasp, Wisp, etc...)! Really glad that you put out one more video before the end of the year. Hope your Christmas was all that you wanted it to be with your Family! Wishing you and yours a Fantastic start to the New Year! Stay Safe and Healthy my Friend!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dan, Yes a knife is just like any other tool, One knife will simply not do it all, Ideally you want a Whittler for whittling, a Classic for general bushcraft, an Opinel for simple food prep and a flat knife for butter. Talking of tools, the spoon you carved got eaten by Zeta, I got it out for this trip but it went missing, found it in the dogs bed chewed up :(. How did you get on with the chess pieces? Best wishes for the new year Sandy

[@maryanderson9395]

Very philosophical Sandy on this camp mate. Nice video and take care. Best wishes for the New Year. Roy (oz)

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Roy, ATB