Polish Army Poncho Shelter Woodland Stealth Camp

[@TheVocalMale]

You're Salt of the Earth, pal. Genuine and open about your bushcraft.

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

It is such a pleasure to watch Your material. Always calm and interesting stuff you show.thanks a lot for Your sharing and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter

[@tonyphilbin197]

Thanks Damian for opening my eyes,I've taken your advice and done a spot of wild camping. Me and my brother were totally inspired by your enthusiasm,I'd watched loads of other videos but it was you that finally made us realise this is where it's at. Thanks lad keep on keeping on.

[@patrickpedler1875]

So enjoying your Camps from Aussie , your respect for Nature shines through .🦘🤠

[@assessor10]

Damien......a friend of mine ate bluebell bulbs instead of wild garlic.He got rushed to hospital really ill.I phoned to see how he was.The doctor said he would be out in the spring....lol..........good video mate.

[@NorwegianWoods]

Awesome stuff! I have had one of those polish lavvus for a few months and I have not tried it yet... I will take it for its maiden voyage this weekend :) Thanks for taking us along - Martin

[@Romin.777]

Used mine once last year, can't wait to take it out again. It's so romantic! You'll feel like an early explorer. :))

[@Helsinkipop]

Well done identifying the garlic. Perfect camo. That Polish tent is a bit I eyesore to watch :-)

[@pikeymic]

Enjoy watching all your videos. love wildcamping

[@monicajones8450]

Nice Video Damien. Always fun trying out new inventions. That one was a lot of work. I admire that you trecked it all the way out in the woods. Hard work. Thanks for sharing

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Monica Jones Its not too far from my home but the pack was heavy and there isn't really a path, its hard under foot so thats why I make several trips and hide gear in there, Damian.

[@englishwoodsman]

nice love video mate ,, I will watch this Friday night as I am out on a wild camp my self .......

[@JMG896]

Another cracking video from you Damian. Always love the way you keep it real, no shoe shine or bullshit with you brother. Fast becoming a legend in my book. ATB

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Jeff Alfresco Thank you, when I first started the channel and made my first video in which I had to talk in front of the camera, I wasn't sure how to behave or act, in fact I didn't know what to say. I soon realised that I'm not a good actor and just being myself was the way to go. I'm pretty sure some of the best actors in life are good because they are in the main just being themselves.

[@ipaales7552]

Great to look back on these videos always inspiring cheers Damien 🍻 👍 😀

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Out of curiosity, I just looked and didn't realise I have a total of 150 uploads, 2,933,523 views from 2013 So thanks to you and everyone else who have watched over the years, it means a lot.

[@ipaales7552]

@@Fell_Wanderer your more than welcome marra

[@mchaelann]

looked like fun , it made me smile. You all make it look so easy

[@muddnyreye]

Your videos make me want to get out and do it! I enjoy that you don't have to have everything perfect and to try something new.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+muddnyreye Just getting out and doing it is the most important thing, doesn't matter what gear we have so long as it works and keeps us safe. Being cocooned in a tent is alien to me and prefer a simple tarp and bivy setup, its more open to the elements but you feel more connected and closer to nature. Everyone should try a bivy camp once in their live's, you may love or hate the experience but if like me you love it will change your outlook on camping forever

[@leeveitch3836]

yet again, another cracking video. nice poncho

[@peterkemendi1982]

True inspiration mate. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@crazyandy2008]

Another great video m8t . Twelve at night and I now have a craving for stew ,cheers for that . ATB

[@Edogawa1117]

Great to see you back out,mate. Been looking forward to seeing a new vid for a while. Many thanks for entertaining us again. Very enjoyable.

[@GoonieBushcraft]

Awesome video as always Damien mate : ) Only just got around to watching as my watch later playlist is getting bigger everyday lol : ) But it's such a pleasure to watch your vids man, So well filmed and produced buddy. The Lavvu looked amazing camo'd up like that.. for the price i reckon their one of the best bits of kit out there. As for the stove!... fair play mate, awesome work : ) And that stew looked lovely. Thanks for taking the time to make this and sharing buddy. Jay

[@paulbate47]

Love the video upbeat and cheerful as always some good ideas and look forward to watching your next one PS the stew made my mouth water :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

A saw yer pitch a Polish Lavvu but then IT DISAPPEARS 😱 Loved it Damian

[@Zedoutdoors]

An enjoyable video as always Damo, personally I think you did a great job on that stove and the lavuu set up overall looked great. Many thanks for sharing your time out with us my man ~Peace~

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Zed Outdoors Tents aren't my thing but recognise there is need for one sometimes. I like old school gear and the concept of joining two ponchos together for a shelter is a clever idea. Thanks for watching Zed, ATB, Damian.

[@jamesaritchie2]

+Fell Wanderer U.S. military ponchos are designed to snap together to form a tent. I used a pair of ponchos as my only shelter for many years. Did all sorts of things in the summer, and then ran trap lines until mid-winter, all with those two ponchos. I'm old school all the way, though I'm too old to carry a ten pound canvas tarp for the tenderfeet I had to guide like I often had to when I was young.

[@DUFFMAN-1878]

Great video as always that stew looked tasty even with the moth garnish,love the setup and the stove.

[@MeetMeOutside]

You are a funny man ! Really enjoy your video's. Thanks for sharing,Peace

[@bobbysomerfieldoutdoors4444]

Great vid, the palace looked mint!

[@systemoadfan]

Great video bro, keep it up. This is the next best thing to being able to go out myself.

[@jameswmcdonald3987]

Fantastic as usual mate ! take care Jimmy

[@G0ingNative]

Great video mate. I always enjoy your adventures. Love the stove setup. I have thought about doing this so interesting to see yours. Stew looks great.

[@willbrownless8739]

Great camp. really enjoyed watching and given me lot's of ideas to try out myself. Atb

[@denfifife7067]

love your videos damo , me n wife get good ideas from you as we wild camp and enjoy your expeditions....

[@alanguthrie8415]

Very good some good ideas too think about there . Great vid man keep it up and get out there 👍

[@southwalesoutdoorcamping3271]

Hey Damien. Great video as always. Keep up the good work. ATB. Ric.

[@allun13]

Really good vid. stew looked great. Always enjoy the vids...

[@paulmichaels4490]

A very enjoyable one mate good set up that Polish Lavuu, cammed it up good, you did a canny job of that stove. Look forward to seeing you in the next one 👍

[@denislane5059]

great vid and loved the strew looked good keep up the good work very enjoyable to watch thank you A1

[@bushcraftbanter]

Cracking night out. The first time I made a nice slap up meal at camp, I wasnt sure all the effort would be worth it, til I ate some. Quite happily chuck a joint of meat in the fire now and faff about as its totally worth it in the end. The Lavvu's are a decent piece of kit. I've slept in half of one with a bug net draped over. Woulda been nice with a fire just at the door but was sweet as is. Good to see you back out and about. ATB, Mike

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Fergs uK Being canvas, the heat retention would be better than with a thinner tent material and less likes to burn from stray sparks off a fire too. At one point I was thinking it would have been easier just heating up meatballs and mash until I tasted the stew and knew it was worth it. Its good to practice different ways of cooking and I might try cooking a steak onto a bed of hot coals without any tinfoil as its something our ancestors would have done.

[@bushcraftbanter]

+Fell Wanderer that steak would be sweet

[@Twisted_utopia]

Really liked this one, I'm Polish, which has absolutely nothing to do with this other than being in the title as well as being the best quality tent ever made, I'm sure... And now I can't stop watching the fell wanderer wander. Cool clip

[@t0mdem07]

Great video m8 keep them coming its people like yourself on youtube that inspired me and many others to get out and about av just not got round to putting any vids up yet but hopefully very soon.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

I reckon your vids make some of the best viewing on YT Damien, your a proper down to earth geezer with a good outlook on life mate, loved this vid, most people can't/won't go out unless they got all the Gucci gear that cost them a fortune, it's all about the experience, it's not a fashion show, nice one mate, stew looked bloody good, atb, Paul.

[@themuss28]

top vid as always mate thanks for taking us along

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Ricketymanfilms Thanks Paul, I will be using the Lavvu this weekend minus the camo and look forward to meeting you and John, there will be lots of beer and plenty of crack cause this is where its at. Damian.

[@themuss28]

+Fell Wanderer can't wait mate should be a nice chilled out camp see you Saturday mate

[@billopad9625]

Well done chap! Love your cheerie disposition! There are too many miserable sods in the world! For a chopping board, you could try cutting an empty plastic milk bottle, cut to shape of one side. You can choose to leave the handle on or off for gripping, and you can use a 4 pint, or a 6 pint depending on your size needs, and they can be flexible enough to roll round a thermos or a water bottle in your bag etc. Cheers buddy!

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+BILL PATERSON Thats a good idea and once the board gets too scatched which can hold bacteria or breaks, just throw away and make a new one, Thanks for the tip. Damian.

[@kristaylor9686]

Epic vid my friend! chuffed to see you pop up on my screen telling me you just uploaded👍

[@Adventure-Cornish]

Thanks for sharing you latest camp Damien - your videos are brilliant mate and I love your enthusiasm. I have a Polish Lavuu also and I love it - 2 tips for you - try turning it inside out as I think you had it the wrong way around and also try tying a rope to the top and hang it rom a tree limb, that way you can remove the pole and it will give you more room. Keep the vids coming mate. ATB Mike #StayCornish😬

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Cornish Knives & Camping Having it the way you mentioned would make the poncho sleeve holes more waterproof to water ingress as the button flap is on the outside but you wont be able to open from the inside, from what I've read there is mixed comments on which way is best to have the lavvu setup. I'm coming to the conclusion both methods have their benefits so will try both ways in the rain and see what happens.Damian

[@crackonchief]

Another great video, keep em coming

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Philip Brockes Pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for watching, ATB, Damian.

[@richardwilkinson6305]

very good video mate keep them coming

[@lemonsquishy8400]

Good job for dinner! Last time I did that I caught my shirt on fire leaning in. Ooops. I personally like cooking a really nice meal out of doors! My wok comes with me! I love the thing. I think I'm the only one who uses tents still. I woke up with a snake once and ever since I use a tent with a door that zips.

[@thecheviotwildcamper6172]

Great to see another vid....those Polish tents look interesting.......funky pepper got an interesting one fabrisealing it....when you next out with you mate rambo you two do make me laugh. Those tin cans you can get a hand crimping tool to make em fit....

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+The CheviotWildCamper I've seen that video from funky prepper, fabsil seems to be what most people are using for their waterproofing but is a little expensive. I was thinking of getting a few tubes of silicone and thinning it down with white spirit but that would stink for a while.

[@peteforster4633]

hello mate I've got a polish teepee with home made stove works great red hot inside i put my teepee up with the flaps on The inside that way rain doesn't come through the arm holes spent two days in heavy rain and never leaked.great vids by the way

[@johnseery961]

allways a intresting watch thanks for sharing

[@alanhill1380]

As ever, really good. Thanks.

[@gailmitchell8147]

Love your entertaining videos.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thanks for the comment, atb

[@fog360]

Loving the setup mate great video.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+fog360 Survival and Bushcraft specialist They are a cracking shelter for the money and even though I don't normally do tents, I love it. ATB, Damian.

[@frogmoonwildcampsandwander9354]

Great night out Damian....i know what you mean about skipratting i can,t help meself ime even taking chocks out the work wood skip to burn in the woods ..lol ..stew looked fine burner looked well ...every thing hunky dory ,,enjoyed watching a proper wildcamp mate ...all the best ...steve

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Frogmoon wildcamps and wanders Thanks Steve, I got the idea of the stove from watching your camp videos. I wanted something a bit smaller so could easily carry around and heat up a small camp. ATB, Damian.

[@derrickfelix503]

Interesting Damien camp. Felt it a bit out your comfort zone of norm, I really like when your out there with what was obtained on the way sort of gear, Humping that gas bottle was a no no, in my book, Sandy or even Funky use equipment, You skipped that up till know. Cheers, Love your videos especially with someone, Dave Etc, Then it becomes lads in the woods, fantastic. Cheers.

[@aamirkhan1846]

thanks for uploading new video.

[@baggies5000]

I can definitely relate to the thrifty nature of your wild camping.30 year ago I was in the army cadets and we were wild camping in Penshaw woods using army ponchos, I was told to buy paracord to use as ties for the shelter.This was £4-£5 in the army navy store and well beyond what I could afford at 13 and much more than I could ask my single parent mum for.My only option was to improvise.I searched my home and scavenged shoe laces,and a ball of wool, I was quite proud of my resourcefulness. The wild camp was pulled late night because some cadets were shiting themselves because of the dark etc and we went back to base.I will always remeber the leader berating the squad and mentioning that someone had used fucking wool for ties on the camp.I have felt embarrassed and have only recently realised that in a real situation that my resuorcefullness and ingenuety is of more value than having the ability to purchase a product. Love the talking shite keep up the good work.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+baggies5000 That was a lovely story, something I can totally relate to. In the cadets we used small 2 man canvas shelters, can't remember what they were but they didn't have a ground sheet and the sleeping bags were old green smelly down filled bags which were prickly as hell. We had mess tins and hex stoves for cooking, nothing high tech but loved it. We went camping along the You couldn't show any softness as you would get stick off the other lads but your resourcefulness should have been recognised as you thought out of the box and improvised. I remember going camping up Alwinton and we hid our beer in the stream to keep cool and I thought the group leader had seen me, he asked if I had any beer so I said no thinking I'd get into trouble and he pulled out a 2L bottle of cider and gave me it, happy days I'll remember for the rest of my life. ATB, Damian

[@majesticfire860]

Good video bud the Lavvu is a heavy tent to lug around esp when wet but it makes an excellent winter tent and in the summer you can just use one poncho to keep the weight down you cant go wrong for the money deffo a good shtf tent

[@nobbybravoalpha1870]

Another good one mate you never fail to make me giggle stew looked awesome still thinking of getting a lavu myself but ive got a lightweight austrian pup tent thats awesome for when I'm not in my hammock so not sure as it would weigh 3x as much.. ATB Nobby

[@killslay]

I've sharpened the stainless steel table knife I got in my travel cutlery kit from blunt to sharp enough to use for food prep. took me forever on the coarse stone but I find it ideal

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+killslay Finishing by stropping your knife on a flat piece of leather will make it even sharper, you really need to sharpen by working your way down the grits till you get to the strop. ATB, Damian.

[@mischef18]

Neat vid bro and your meal looked yummy too.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Ken Allen Thanks Ken, the time and effort was well worth it in the end and tasted better than anything out of a tin.

[@roberthillsjr.3729]

Love to watch videos from another country. Like the english accent also. I don't have the access to places to go here in Florida. Too many thing to go wrong with all the unpleasant people around. And the country is so dry this time of year. Wet season is a couple of montha away so campfires are not good.

[@zCritic]

Hey dude, awesome videos! Only came across you today and love your videos. Makes me want to get out into the wild more. Keep up the good work.

[@Thelegend-gt5lb]

Great video as always fell 

[@tawnyard4649]

Haha! I love your videos! Much better fun than going down t'pub!

[@rihonthegamer823]

me too

[@maddogbushcraft1475]

Hi Damien, cracking video as always, use fire cement on your stove works great mate.ATB Pete

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+madDog Bushcraft Thanks Pete thats a good idea, will look into getting some ATB, Damian.

[@Bushcraft-xz6xd]

I made a gas bottle stove and was stuck getting the flue, TIN CANS MAN!!! Great idea!! In your little stream, you could dig a small hollow and line with rocks to make filling your bottles easy and washing up?

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Bushcraft1974 Luckily the water is deep enough to collect and wash up. Good idea though, will create a small hole if the water level drops.

[@normanarcher6836]

good vid mate that stew looked nice,as for poncho camping not for me feel hemmed in prefer tarp and hammock like you said you can see what's gannin on look forward to next vid cheers

[@simonlewis5307]

Love ya vids. Must admit the moth incident made me chuckle. LOL

[@Glennovan]

I'd recommend that you put a product called Fire cement around where the tin can and the gas can meet, that should seal off any smoke and it is rated for use on wood burning stoves so it won't melt once it's hardened, just a suggestion, but great vid!

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Desmond Guy Thats a good idea and if I was to use the stove inside the tent I would definitely do that, ATB, Damian.

[@RhysTucker2603]

If you want a good saw blade the Bahco blades are excellent! A bit expensive but they work awesome!

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Bahco saws are well respected so agree with what you are saying. I've bought cheap blades in the past costing only £1 thinking I'll save money, they only stay sharp for one trip so I came to the conclusion that the old saying of buy crap pay twice is true. Swedish steel is renounded to be of high quality, just like their axe manufacturer's so I would choose them

[@stealthandy638]

good too see ya mate . you may like the mil tec recon one . I love it . thanks for sharing . great ta see ya . ATB .

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Andy Buckley The Miltec Recon One a good tent for the money, I only found out about it after buying the lavvu, otherwise I might have bought that which is lighter and you don't have to mess around waterproofing it. I do like the Polish poncho shelter though as its old school and can have a stove inside and canvas is less likely to burn than thinner tent materials.

[@stealthandy638]

Hi mate . Thanks for answering . When I've been out it's ok too use one. Works great . It's great for stealth he he . I got some , grafters ,waterproof patrol boots today looking forward too useing em sometime this week . But can't find a review anyway on utube . There light an comfort so far .

[@Electronicpoacher1]

Tell ya what Damian you have a nack of making things out of nowt,,,,you are a clever man ATB Richie.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Electronicpoacher1 Thanks Richie, I'm a professional skip rat and always looking for ideas and things to make, it keeps me out of trouble and the wife's hair. ATB, Damian.

[@gazlyno]

Moth in yer bait! PMSL Nice one Damian :)

[@georgiamule]

Stealth means so much more than you seem to realize. Stealth is not just spending the night in the woods, it means unseen, unheard, unsmelled. It is the avoidance of detection. It means natural shapes and colors. It means no fire, no cooking, no lights, it means leave no trace of having been there. Select bushy areas, not close to trails, roads or water. A camouflaged tent is just an unnatural pointy shaped thing. Clearing away the natural ground cover eliminates “leave no trace” Cooking, smoking can be smelled. A fire is a beacon in the night. Enjoy your camping, but it’s definitely not stealth.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thanks for your comment, please upload a video and show us how stealth camping is done, atb, Damian.

[@tractorboy1396]

Great video 😊

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+tractor boy 1 Thanks, I've got a question, was it you who mentioned seeing something unusual near Harwood forest. atb, Damian.

[@rihonthegamer823]

I love your video's

[@rihonthegamer823]

this is not ispouk

[@rihonthegamer823]

this is spoon

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Thank you, ATB, Damian

[@Thelegend-gt5lb]

That moth nearly went down good job you saw it

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Very Nice

[@ronnieg6358]

One safe way to cut or weld gas cylinders is to fill them with water first (obviously after making a hole in them). For the chimney you might find a piece of stainless flexible gas flue in a skip if you can find some small enough.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Ronnie G Hi Ronnie, good idea, I'm always looking in skips as one mans rubbish is another mans treasure, ATB, Damian.

[@48ranger64]

Great video, enjoyed your crack. It's good to try something different. Lol

[@bitingmongeese-geoffreybyn8311]

Damian, do you use that site regularly?? That big dead tree needs taking down. Would create a lovely stump for splitting wood, chopping veg for stew, etc. The tree can provide a couple of nice benches too plus plenty of firewood. Make the place nice. Looks like a nice place to set up for repeat visits. The bucksaw looks great and should be excellent once you get a good blade for it.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Biting Mongeese - Geoffrey Bynoe I try not to leave too much trace of my presence but some trees do look dead and dangerous so if I have no other choice and have to camp under one I will take it down for safety reason. Thanks for watching..

[@MTwoodsrunner]

nice camp Damian!....like the old US army pup tent, the lavvu looks a bit dark and possibly depressing over time...still its a smashing bit of kit as you say, especially for the price. glad i found your channel mate...atb...woods

[@caseyoingo6440]

Well done!

[@MrWezzzz]

Cracking vid mate

[@VisualSolution4u]

nice turkey blind mate!

[@GINGER_out_and_about]

Another quality camp like the new burner, I bought a ready made welded up gas bottle burner on eBay but wish I'd of had a go myself now, iv just posted my first ever vid on my new channel would respect any feed back if you have time to view, still best on you tube keep um coming

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+GINGERBUSHCRAFT I will have a look at your channel, ATB, Damian.

[@GINGER_out_and_about]

+Fell Wanderer Thank you, much appreciated, atb mike Arthur

[@09091513]

Damian, you can get heat silicone. I use it on jobs (heating engineer) available at plumb centre or grahams or similar atb James

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+James Bell Thanks for the info I will look into that, atb, Damian

[@09091513]

Your welcome atb

[@thenorthumbrian4927]

Outstanding as always mate informative safe and funny. keep them coming .ps. i have a welder if you would like to borrow or come along to try your hand just let me know :).

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+THE NORTHUMBRIAN Welding is a great skill to have, the next time I need something done you can show me how to do it. Thanks Chris, Atb, Damian.

[@skamc68]

just subscribed m8 lovin, it

[@DJBoysToys]

great video everyone should have a lavvu 18 quid mine was without the pole just get a bit of wood for it in woods though have u fabsil gold it

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Declan Morland Mine is still waterproof even after 30 years of being in storage. Fabsil gold seems to be the best and will let the lavvu get wet a few times to season before treating the fabric. Thanks for watching.

[@philipcollins2691]

Great video Damo as always - don't bother with the flashy intros and special effects, you don't need them - keep up the waffle !

[@tazzerable]

Give us more ae the guitar stuff!! 👍🏻

[@richardallan455]

Thanks for your great video,I am curious do you know how well the Polish Lavvu holds up against high winds like I get here in Scotland?That would be the clincher and I would buy one .Cheers.R.A.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+Richard Allan I think the design of the lavvu is solid and has been around for thousands of years, canvas is heavy and will eventually absorb water if untreated so might not be for everyone. I would trust one of these in a storm especially if I'm also in a bivvy bag compared to some high end tents which often fail in baad weather

[@njm2285]

you can uses jb weld for that stove great stuff used it on mine

[@koningbolo4700]

I hope that was Stout you added to that beef bro... May I suggest you bring a 1 liter thermos flask next time... You can use those to cook in believe it or not. Just heat the meat and the STOUT up to boiling in your pot, transfer meat/stout mixture to the flask and stick it in your sleeping bag to cook in it's retained heat. Then you can brew away whatever you wish. When you feel the meat is done you can transfer it back to the pot and add the veggies as planned... By that time the brew is most likely gone and the stout has come onto the scene... ;-)

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I can't remember if I added stout to the beef. I usually drink it rather than cook with. atb

[@Fell_Wanderer]

That is a good idea, thermos flask for cooking. Will try that out sometime, thanks for watching, atb, Damian.

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

good food, good times ATB

[@kristaylor9686]

+fellwanderer. Would be ace if you do any mounting hikes/wild camping again an looking for someone to tag along for the crack... Give us a shout pal!!

[@2guys1garagepodcast]

Awesome stuff! What's the make of camcorder you use to record with?

[@Fell_Wanderer]

+2 Guys 1 Garage Podcast Its a Panasonic HC X900 and I have a Gopro Hero4 Silver. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmc6825]

Can you do a video showing how to make a fire?

[@JamesSmith-mi2jh]

Hi Damien, where on the team valley is that new shop you and Davey were on about on one of your other videos

[@Fell_Wanderer]

The shop is called Decathlon, here is their website www.decathlon.co.uk/en/store?store_id=PS_UK_1336