Wild Camp Back in Time to 1975

In this video we go " back in time " to the 1970's and wild camp using my camping gear of that era.
For your entertainment and fun there will be a series of old photographs from the 1970's through to present day of the different tents I have owned and varied camping styles.

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Your the most genuine character on KZbin. Love it!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really nice of you to say, thanks Pat

[@2icelollys1goat]

Your comment sums things up well

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Well said Hardy. One of the true entertaining channels on KZbin, featuring a true gentleman. I am genuinely surprised (but secretly pleased) mainstream TV haven't approached Pat.

[@2icelollys1goat]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne You're so right! The mainstream media is a ghastly place to reside

[@ellabayforever]

I agree...I think most of us would be happy to have Patrick as a neighbour!

[@donnyrover4807]

I felt privileged Patrick to be shown your memories. Thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad to share those amazing times, all the best Pat

[@ellabayforever]

Pat you are the only youtuber whose videos I click like on before I even watch them. Always good quality content from you mate...cheers Russ (Australia)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Russ, still nice to look back, such carefree times, all the best Pat

[@ainsgb]

Hahaha just did exactly that a moment before reading your comment

[@davidtowey3423]

I do exactly the same...

[@forestdweller3210]

Me too!

[@Ivaneck_]

Same here! :^)

[@dragonmaddie]

i only clicked because i was born in 75, one of the best videos ever, so many memories. looking forward to seeing more.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you looked, loved making this one as it brought back so many memories thanks for watching, thanks Pat

[@TheMendipman]

Great video Pat, that brought back a lot of memories. I'm about 10 years older than you, so I started camping in the early 60s, also starting with the Scouts. It's interesting to see how much further advanced your early gear was than mine - a waxed canvas single skin tent from Millets with wooden poles, a separate groundsheet - no matress - and a sleping bag made by my Mum from an old army blanket. I did have an early Camping Gaz stove but usually opted for an open fire whenever I could. The rucksack, again from Millets, was canvas with a steel frams and leather straps. Great times. Like you, I've had many changes of gear since then, but I still love the Trangia nad use it sometimes. I had a Quasar too. Thanks for sharing your memories Pat. I look forward to seeing many more of your adventures. Just don't get arrested! Noel

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Noel, thought you would like this one, must admit it brought back great memories just sorting through the photos, each one only seemed a few years ago, not 40. I think end of the sixties all new gear appeared, new materials and the start of lightweight kit appearing. Glad the vidio is bringing back memories to so many, good to look back, I certainly l oved making this vidio, all the best Pat

[@lefroy1]

God bless the mums who made us stuff when we were young. Wish I'd shown more gratitude at the time.

[@ronnieg6358]

Wonderful stuff. Do you still camp or like me your legs don't work so well? This wild camping get a hold on you!

[@barbaramorvai9077]

(From France) : Thank you Pat, it was such a moment of relaxation for me to watch your video yesterday evening. You are a generous human being with a lot of quality and humility, each of your words, the way you present yourself...make it obvious for me.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Barbara, so nice of you to say, I have so many memories of travelling round your country, and your lovely food, all the best Pat

[@KevinMire-up7ko]

Top guy always great to see him 👍 😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to return to camping in the 70,s....alot simpler then because we had little choice of everything 😁....... thanks Pat

[@KevinMire-up7ko]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I got into camping from the amry cadets love it being outdoors still try to go when I can it's the best feeling from freedom camping 🏕 😄

[@andrewreynolds2647]

Patrick you are a little gem, this took me back years to better times, thank you so much for sharing. Cheers. Andy. Scotland.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andy, sometimes great to look back to those happy carefree days, the memories will always be there, thanks Pat

[@AlohaMilton]

Possibly the most in depth longest running tent review in history, the Trailmaker Tent after 44 years of testing. Love it! Love the unbiased comparison to modern gear. Love the historical review of both gear and styles of camping popular throughout the years as well. Really just highly entertaining and informative, well done sir!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks such nice comments, but such a lovely video to make, looking back to the good, old and alot simpler times, nice to talk, thanks Pat

[@Tomosthe3rd]

A fantastic piece of nostalgia. Four decades certainly fly by so quickly! It would be great to see more photos and descriptions of your European road trips.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mike yes never know may get them into another vidio one day, thanks Pat

[@johnrogers2826]

@@patrickdickinson6492 absolutely! Please do!

[@vanessaboman8143]

Brought back a few memories there! My first real camp trip was at loch Ness. I was aged 16, 50 years ago! I fell in love with camping that experience! Best life ever!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes same here Vanessa, my first camps were with the Scouts, but the seeds were down, and still enjoying it 50 plus years later, thanks Pat

[@MilesB1975]

Being born in 1975 in the north of England, this is a flashback to a time when I used to wander around the Peak District with my old man. Also still have a canvas backpack and tent that we used to use.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Miles yes this video certainly takes you back in time, to some great adventurous times as well, glad it brought back memories, thanks Pat

[@andrewdavis9223]

What a video absolutely fantastic glad you’re doing well onwards and upwards as they say look forward to your next time one

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andrew, I loved making this one, so many memories, thanks Pat

[@SHART101]

Another fantastic film! Good to hear of your good health, Patrick. Thanks for the upload.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, so many memories making this one, thanks Pat

[@pauld.1256]

Love your going back in time... l was born in 68 and started camping with my family in 71... it’s something that just gets in your blood and really never leaves.... l enjoy it to this day.. great to see that you still have your gear after all the years... and it’s proof of the old saying “ they just don’t make em like they use to” Thank you for sharing ..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Paul, loved making this video, great to look back brought back loads of memories, all the best Pat

[@johnscottmills1414]

It brings back memories from when I was a scout and enjoying camping with canvas tents big and heavy but indestructible great times thanks for bringing me back in time good memories I’ll never forget,john from Sheffield in England Great Britain

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John, yes they were great days those early days of camping, and each trip learning so much, and so many of us first started our camping adventure in the scouts..... thanks Pat 👍

[@Davethehedgehog]

Great video, those camping pictures brought back some memories for me too, I was the kid though. Sitting in the back of a mini metro with two week's food and a tent on the roof, driving through the alps down to st tropez and port grimaud for a two week holiday.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow Dave, St Tropez, we had some great times heading down there, its the place we always headed for, they were fantastic times, all the best Pat

[@jix177]

Great story. Interesting to see the progression of cars too! The Capri was a great looking car.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I loved that Capri, best car I have ever had, all the best Pat

[@boydray1816]

What's really good is that you can still fit in the same close you wore in the 70's.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah ever really altered, wife gets a bit jealous at times, all the best Pat

[@paddy1437]

How have I previously missed this video ??? Absolutely loved that trip to the 70s. Simply amazing 👍👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paddy, loved making this one, so many memories, and great to look back...... thanks Pat

[@pit_stop77]

I so wish I could fit into my 80's clothes, never mind my 70 clothes 😬😬

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Are well, you must of been living good, thanks Pat

[@chalk6761]

Loving the Capris Pat!....great times!...and the hair... Heavy man!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Best and most exciting car I have ever had, wish I still had it, and the hair, all the best Pat

[@chalk6761]

I helped signwrite a 'Field & Trek bus back in my apprentice days 1979 as a coachpainter signwriter..still have the picture..black hand painted double decker with yellow writing.....as for a Capri mine was an old 1977 16L..Daytona yellow. Yours look like the Bodie and Doyle style.

[@johndutton8728]

Yes best car I ever had. Ohh to have one now have you seen the price ££££lol no way.

[@kevintynan796]

Fantastic Patrick! You certainly take care of your equipment. 40 years later still as good as new!, and what a handsome young man!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Kevin, nice comments, thanks Pat

[@paulg3790]

What a handsome young man you were, and some golden memories were made over those years. 🙏👍⛺️

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Paul, very kind thoughts, and, yes some great memories...... all the best Pat 😊

[@hurleyflyer263]

Cheese that was scary, it was like watching my life through someone else's eyes. Started off 45 yrs ago in bivvies, paid for by the Gov, wink. Then big family frame tents, basically scaffolding with a tarp thrown over lol. Then caravans and back to tents. I can't walk as I used to, so no hiking for me any more. I motorcycle camp now, use an Eurohike backpacker 2 DLX, the double of you 40 year old tent. Doubt it will last as long as yours though. It was fantastic walking down memory lane with you Patrick, many thanks for my memory flashbacks, it still seems like yesterday, yup. Big thumbs up from me.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I think alot of us have followed a similar path on our camping adventures, and even though we are older we still enjoy our outdoor adventures, great to have you along, all the best Pat

[@smallandy75]

I was born on the first day of 1975, when you said nearly 50 years I was hoping you were wrong. ATB!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Where did it all go, great to look back though, all the best Pat

[@rorkycorky]

THIS is what KZbin is great for. Superb kit reminiscing Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, great times, great memories, all the best Pat

[@jaggass]

Nice to see a young Patrick and a surviving Patrick too. I can certainly tell you're a big Ford lover as well. Who doesn't love old Fords?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great cars and great times, all the best Pat

[@shellyberesford6002]

Really enjoyed that, one of my favourites this one x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Shelly, great memories of simple days, pity could,nt of used some music of the era, bit of glam rock, all the best Pat

[@mattburton8448]

love that capri!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Matt my best car of all time, thanks Pat

[@stevenbury3980]

A full night of entertainment. Those 80s pictures were amazing with the old Ford Capris.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve, a pleasure to entertain you, such memories, all the best Pat

[@swissarmyfan]

Great trip down memory lane. Amazed that tent is still going strong!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes just feels like it was when I bought it, heavier fabric than today's modern materials, but maybe that's why it lasted so well.... thanks Pat 😊

[@SonofChurchill]

Nice to see trip down memory lane. Them Capris 😍 I always wanted on of them 2.8 Laser. May had something to do with The Professionals

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes minewastbesilver one, best car I have ever owned, great memories, all the best Pat

[@cdh00000009]

Brillaint vid pat!! thanks for sharing your memories! anybody with me fancy setting up a petition? to get pat a weekly camping programme slot on bbc1 i know id tune in for sure haha cheers again great vid.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Kind of you to suggest Chris, thanks Pat

[@smujiodome]

All those happy days you talk about will be just starting for one of the many many people you inspire Patrick. What a gift to be able to pass on to so many people. Great to see and hear about all your past times.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

They were such great times probably because I was young, great times great memories, all the best Pat

[@paulonions]

Very enjoyable, good simple times with mates, priceless.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the best times, not a lot of money then, but fantastic memories, all the best Pat l

[@sunnymas2656]

I remember at my first campings in end 70`s. (Germany) I bought my first motorcycle for public roads, so I drove bigger tours and need cheap overnights. So I´ve done wildcamping, campgrounds, or camping by motorcycle driver meetings My camping gear was very cheap, because small money income. (like 400 pounds/month.) My tent was small, but rain proof. My sleeping bag was good, only for spring and summer. Cheap, but good gas stove. And a petroleum laterne for light in the tent. The most bad, was bad raining clothes for motorcycle driving. But the good one was too expensive for me. My tent was too small for me and all the gear. Better for backpackers. Also my saddlebags on the motorcycle were too cheap made. But solid boxes were too expensive for me. At this time no Gore-tex, no LED lights and torches, no Fleece Clothings, no Internet, no cell phones, etc. And good sleeping bags were more expensive, as now. But a good, warm sleeping bag is one of the most important items. Now I´m age 58, and still camping and motorcycle driving. Also cheap, but better gear. A pop up iglu tent - ready in five minutes. It works like an umbrella. From a dealer for half price, because some little parts missing. No big deal. A warm sleeping bag, down to zero grade celsius comfortable. (used, for like ten pounds) some good gas stoves, for very cheap prices. And bought adapters, for using very cheap gas canisters. An LED Camping laterne, charging via solar or A/C, with a torch and a fan included. Runs up to 5 hours and more. I got also solid boxes and topcase very cheap, where I have dreamed of it. And - so nice - I bought a small gas heater. For heating the tent, and to dry clothes. And - most important - used motorcycle clothes, who are waterproof. So I must not put rain gear on, when it starts raining. You can get it cheaper, because via Internet. But I use also a petroleum laterne. It looks so romantic, and remember me about old times.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Fantastic comments and you sound like you have had great adventures on your motorcycle, could talk to you for ages but so many comments to answer, really enjoyed that, all the best Pat

[@sunnymas2656]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Hi Pat, I´m glad and happy to enjoy you with my comment. I stay subscribed.

[@davidwaddington9414]

what a story, what a character, long may you live to show us how it's done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David, great to camp with my old gear, thanks Pat

[@nogoodvideos001]

Patrick it was our pleasure to share in you camping memories, loved to the the two Capri in various parts of Europe, many thanks for the video . As many others have said .... you are a star of KZbin and may you long continue to entertain us with you obvious joy of camping and the Peak District, cheers DaveH

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave, certainly brought back many memories for alot of people who started camping back then, thanks Pat

[@brianandpaulinemulcock538]

What a lovely trip down memory lane. I had the same jacket, tent, rucksack, stove and thermarest and they never let me down. Field and Trek use to be a great company and a reliable source of information and equipment. Many thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes loved there catalogue, really got me into wild camping reading and comparing all the gear available , some great gear available back then....... thanks Pat 👍

[@stephenlittle7534]

I used to live a rain sound it made me sleep better. I still open the window to hear it. I love my camping as well. Vango type tent used. Lake district. Peaks. Dartmoor. Swansea gruffs. Good old times. Loved every bit of your time under and in your tents.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Stephen any time in a tent is agood time, even the sound of the rain sounds good knowing your safe and secure, all the best Pat

[@woodman9624]

One of your best, Pat ! Brought back some memories. I was off of Vietnam with the USNavy in 1975. Lost my long hair in boot camp in 1970. Long ways from my Ontario Canada roots. Thank You for that stroll down memory lane. Delightful !! Woody.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow scary place to be then, jealous of your Canadian winters, all the best Pat

[@andystaveley237]

Great to hear you reminiscing Pat. Brought back some memories of past wild camps for me. Thank you as always.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andy, good to look back at some of the great times we had, hope we get back there soon, thanks Pat

[@jungleguy123]

you are literally an inspiration to all of us who follow you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lewis, really nice of you to say thanks Pat

[@pollyfoofoo8703]

That was great. Thank you for taking us along to your memory lane camping!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nothing like a bit of nostalgia, I loved making this one, all the best Pat

[@walkandcamp]

I've watched this vid a few times, since it first came out. It's absolutely brilliant. Pat, you're a star.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes, I loved making it, brought back so many memories, especially the cars I owned, all the best Pat

[@adamhester8751]

love the old photos. Especially the old Capris

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes my favourite car I have ever owned, wish I still had it now, all the best Pat

[@douglasnewlands47]

Another of your videos I thoroughly enjoyed Patrick. I didn't laugh once, but I'm still smiling as I write :) Different memories, same era. Shine on Patrick. Douglas.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Douglas, for me great times and great memories, all the best Pat

[@johnrogers2826]

Very creative, that was a fantastic idea. What I would have given to be taken camping like that. Just awesome! Thanks, that was a special one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, really took me back just looking at the photos, great times, great memories, all the best Pat

[@peteredwardfox]

What a brilliant walk down memory lane. Loved it, especially the old photos! Thank you Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Loved making this one, just sorting out the photos brought back so many memories, all the best Pat

[@djp120970]

Half an hour very well spent watching this, loved the trip down memory lane !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to have you on my journey, thanks Pat

[@ExploringwithAustinandThomas]

Thanks for taking us on your Journey Patrick, felt like we were with you every step of the way!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad to have you a long, thanks Pat

[@wolf23231000]

Just when you think youve seen every camping vid on YT..Pat comes out with this genius idea.Took me back in time to when i was wee & camping in Scotland. I Forsee many repeat viewings on this one. Cheers Pat👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for those great comments, it's really good to look back at the old times, brings back such great memories, all the best Pat

[@1218omaroo]

Patrick - thank you. This brings back a flood of 1970's scouting memories for me. What a great thought of yours, and this is why I think that yours is one of the very best channels on KZbin. Well done sir, and all the best in the health department to you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris, it's amazing how many people on here started of there camping adventures in the scouts, all the best Pat

[@stevenorton8175]

Absolutely brilliant video , thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best Pat

[@xr2irs1800]

Love the video mate one of my favourites, thanks for sharing it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great glad you enjoyed it, Pat

[@wolf23231000]

Watched this when it was first posted & keep coming back to it.Brilliant wee trip down memory lane.(luv the old Ford Orion) Great thing about Pats vids is they stand up to multiple viewings👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Marty, I look at it again just to see my Capri, it's good to look back to the good old days and the kit we used, and still have, thanks Pat

[@trueblue2124]

What a wonderful video - thank you Patrick for sharing your story - loved every minute of it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, it brought back many happy memories for me, thanks Pat

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Lovely memories Pat and the great thing is you're still making them! Thanks for sharing this awesome video mate. Atvb. Take care, Steve. 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve, loved making this, the memories, wow, all the best Pat

[@killcar5nbike2]

Something very relaxing watching someone tell you their tales. I must take me some porridge next time I'm camping.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Oved sharing my story, great memories, thanks Pat

[@bgaearith5878]

It’s March 2024 and I’ve just started watching your videos Pat, this one was superb, now it’s back to 1976, I’m 16 years old and off to roar round the estate on my purple Yamaha FS1-E😂 Cheers and take care

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear your enjoying my videos, this one, back on time was such a pleasure to make, took me back many years to when I was young, enjoy your time on your bike, but take care, you have many more years and adventures ahead of you...... thanks Pat

[@tonyedwards678]

Smashing video Pat, brings back some good memories. I was 25 in 1970! eeek. Am watching it from beside a beach in South of France, it's been chucking it down all day😀. Luckily am in a campervan these days. Thanks again for the time and effort you put in to make us smile. Tony

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your I one of my favourite places, hopefully should be sunny soon, just making this vidio has brought back many memories for me, all the best Pat

[@theroamingreverend]

Ah Patrick. I simply love you. I was taking the wife up the clough this morning. Thought I saw you. Hope I will one day. You are my inspiration ❤

[@patrickdickinson6492]

May have I have been up Porter Clough a few times recently....thanks Pat

[@heydougphotography6112]

Love falling asleep to the sound of the rain. Great video, thanks for sharing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes nice when your safe and secure in your tent, thanks Pat

[@johndutton8728]

Thank you wonderful memories we took a transit with 12 down to the pecos de europa. Did pennine way coast to coast and many more around 79/80. You have a wicked sense of humour and a genuine nature. Thanks 4 jogging the memories. X

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John great to remember past times and adventures, your trip in the transit certainly was a adventure. Seems along time since I was in France or anywhere in Europe due to Covid restrictions, I have my Covid jab on Monday so hopefully things might start and get better, great to reminisce with you, thanks Pat

[@wdavem]

I was born in U.S. '79 but this really takes me back to camping with my parents in the early to late 80's. They had outer frame (thick frame) back packs (1975 or or earlier) with matching era everything. That included loads of color film slides they shot that show what other back packers had (all outer frame back packs in the us in the mid 70's). The tents looked like yours there (same colors) and material. Years later I learned the hard way what happens if you don't use the rain fly when it rains. And I remember playing with the expired freeze-dried packs and first aid kits... the ammonia was a surprise! The stoves were propane/butane mix, as were the lanterns.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the gear made back on those days was heavier, but it was made to last and some of the designs are still with us today, thanks Pat

[@explorerexplorer2263]

hi Pat, I'm originally from Prague, Czech Republic, but living in Ireland down Kerry. I was born in 1973 and start early camp with daddy....just a sleeping bag and plastic bag......so under the sky !!! Start camping......about 4 years ago again.....love it!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR BACK TIME CAMPING VIDEO !!! NOSTALGIA GET ME !!! KEEP up your FANTASTIC WORK!!!! your new subscriber from Ireland !!! Patrick Czech

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great that you have subbed and welcome to my channel,hole your enjoying you time in Ireland, a place I have never been. Wild camping such a great way to spend your spare time, all the best Pat

[@bilbocrackers3246]

Outstanding Sir! Thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed, I loved making it, all the best Pat

[@AshleyIrons]

Thank you. Really enjoyed the trip back in time to the 70s. Great photos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes such great days the 70,s, had a great time, all the best Pat

[@wyomingadventures]

Wow, this brings back memories. I'm 55 woman who started backpacking in 1981. My husband and I did alot of packing in the mountains right here in Wyoming. We had the orange Thermarest sleep pad too. And used a A frame tent. When we just camped we used the old Coleman pump up stove and lanterns. Great video Pat! Thank you for sharing your memories and gear with us.😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for follow my journey back in time, alot of us have followed a similar path and remember the items of gear well. Love my Coleman lantern such a great atmosphere when your sat round it, great to hear from you, all the best Pat

[@Thailandescapades]

brilliant patrick,throughly enjoyed that reminisce,,,,, the do say old is gold,certainly proved it this time

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks appreciate that, Pat

[@kevh6948]

Fantastic concept brilliantly executed. Great fun. Thanks, Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Kev, loved making it, great to get my cars in on a wildcamping vidio, all the best Pat

[@pennyroyal3813]

Thanks for the video Patrick. It brought back so many memories.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Penny, it brought back many happy memories to me, such great times and many more to follow, all the best Pat

[@markhosbach9420]

One of your best videos, Pat. Put a smile on my face. Reminiscing brings back such wonderful warm emotion. Though we live an ocean apart and have never met, I feel like you are a friend sharing the good times of our youth. Thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mark, I think this vidio has touched many people, bringing back long forgotten camping adventures from there youth, which is great. While sorting through the photos and editing the vidio my mind was wandering back to those carefree days. Lovely to speak to you and I, ll see you on the next one, thanks Pat

[@waynejohnhandshands4652]

Welcome back Patrick and what a come back it's fantastic to see you back whith a fantastic video takeing us all back in time. To 1970s thank for doing this it's nice to see you again and look forward to many more adventure s

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Wayne, such a enjoyable vidio to make, looking at my old photos, great memories, all the best Pat

[@shaunlee8663]

Patrick - thank you. This brings back a flood of 1970's scouting memories getting touched up

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes metbesame while editing the vidio, great memories, thanks Pat

[@peter-bb9dv]

Just brilliant Pat, Backdown memory lane those days😩

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Peter, yes good to look back to the old days and early adventures, thanks Pat

[@Ruthdawg420]

Absolutely love your videos Patrick,thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Blessings to you and keep them coming bruv😎👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks appreciate your comments thanks Pat

[@fiegenfiegen]

It was so nice to see the old pictures! We had great-looking cars back then! Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great memories, fantastic cars, all the best Pat

[@stevegoody3744]

Pat, thank you for sharing your camping experiences. I've always enjoyed watching your films on you tube.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve and thanks for joining me on my trip back in time, all the best Pat

[@elisabettaluciani9080]

What a treat to spend my lunch break in your company! Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it Elizabeth, great looking back, seemed like it was only yesterday, all the best Pat

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Thank you Pat, really enjoyed the video, great idea and well done, definitely makes me feel like getting out camping 👍🙂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Colin, the great outdoors is waiting for you, all the best Pat

[@stevemalibu99]

This was great. I loved this. Thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Stephen glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@stanas01]

Brilliant pat. A life long passion documented 👌🏼

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Tim, so any memories, thanks Pat

[@chrisbrittain2098]

Brilliant, loved this video being able to share in your great memories.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris, has brought back many happy memories for me and alot of viewers on here, all the best Pat

[@justarideout]

Fantastic Pat brings tears to my eyes remembering well done Ex Yorkshire Mountaineering Club.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes know what you mean when you think of past times, great memories, all the best Pat

[@LaziUK]

You sir...are a legend of the great outdoors. A tip of my modern hat to you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That is so kind, thank you, Pat

[@WildCampingWelshman]

Thank you Pat. We all need a lift at present and it's great to see you out 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes worrying time, the old days seemed a lot simpler and safer, all the best Pat

[@Will-fp8zv]

Eyup from Derbyshire. Spot on! I had almost forgotten about my scouting days and it all came back in a heartbeat, thank you so much. Work and a busy life sometimes prevent you from stopping and reflecting on past times. Watching your film brought back so many happy memories. Then you hit us with the fashion! wow I was itching just thinking about wearing woolen garments (normally) knitted by my mum again. I recall also have a tartan jacket at peak 80'. I was a right bobby dazzler!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I, am glad it brought back memories, it did for me, such amazing times, mind you we were young and everything was new, all the best Pat

[@danielwildgoose326]

Loved this video Pat. Only discovered your work at the start of the year but your one of the best on KZbin. Good to see someone not trying to sell you something or ask for likes. Just someone showing us a passion and hobby and you do a great job at it. Glad your feeling a lot better and look forward to the next video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Daniel really nice of you to say, all the best Pat

[@Peace.Love.Psychedelics]

Love the sound of rain.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes when you are safe, dry and secure, bring it on, all the best Pat

[@dreamboat_vibe_temp]

Brilliant video Patrick, thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great times and great memories, thanks Pat

[@graemesaunderson4218]

Ah yes.The good old days.I still have my old force 10 and my peapod.Both great wee tents.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Remember those tent, happy days, thanks Pat

[@alanstarkie2001]

This brings back memories. We tend to think of all the improvements in technology over the years but In the early 70s I bought a pretty expensive ridge tent from Godley's in Manchester. I guess it was a one man tent but it slept two regularly and comfortably. It was made from material you would expect to see today, extremely thin but tough synthetic ripstop type fabric. The inner, also synthetic material had a built-in groundsheet that seemed to have some rubber like membrane to keep the damp out but it was still extremely thin. It had three very light aluminium poles (two for the front and one small one for the bottom end) and the whole thing packed up into a package that was so light and small, it permanently lived strapped to the base of my old Karrimor framed rucksack. I've owned some lightweight high tech tents over the years but that seemed years ahead of it's time. I wish I could remember who it was made by. Thanks for that blast from the past!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks an good to look back on old times and adventures, sounded a great tent well before it's time, the designs were good then, only advantage they have now is the modern lightweight materials, great times and great memories, all the best Pat

[@GRPLiningServices]

What a great bloke you are to watch. Let's hope this inspires a great many people.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks really nice of you to say, looking forward to any more wild camping adventures, all the best Pat

[@MichaelaWatkins2015]

Thanks Pat, so much good info, enjoyed your pictures too, fabulous all round.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Michaela, loved making this one, each photo had so many great memories, great times, all the best Pat

[@wayneofox1081]

Your content just gets better and better,what a great idea pat, most ENJOYABLE.MORE, MORE,MORE.Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome on my journey back in time, all the best Pat

[@louispoche4312]

Thank you Patrick... love the ole memories :-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great to look back at times, thanks Pat

[@oldhippy8475]

Thanks Pat for sharing these memories with us, so glad to see that you look well and are optimistic after your recent health problems. I now realise that we are the same age, but unfortunately due to physical health problems I am unable to get out into the wild, so I live my life vicariously through your videos. Thank you so much, Paul.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul and thank you, I, am feeling fine now and looking forward to getting back out wildcamping, all the best Pat

[@justafreak]

I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your memories

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Kind of you to say, thank you, Pat