Portaledge Tree Camp in Urban Woodland

Wow ! what an amazing camp, high up in the tree canopy on my homemade portaledge.
Physically and mentally exhausting in getting everything set up but worth all the effort for a magical unforgetable experience.
If you want more information on the portaledge and how I built it, and information on my tree climbing methods and equipment then have a look at the links below:
Tree Camping the idea is born and part 1 of Portaledge Build
• An Introduction to Tre...
Tree Camping Portaledge Build Part 2
• Tree Camping Portaledg...
Tree Camp Portaledge First Test in a Tree
• Tree Camping Portaledg...
First Proper Tree Camp Using the Portaledge
• Tree Camping High Up I...
My Recreational Tree Climbing Equipment
• My Recreational Tree C...
Single Rope Tree Climbing Techniques
• Single Rope Tree Climb...
Tree Climbing using Lanyards
• Tree Climbing High in ...
Thanks Pat

[@PaulMessner]

There is a fine line between being a genius and absolutely bonkers...and you Pat, are a genius (all be it a bit bonkers 😄) Again you have smashed it out of the park with your creativity, humour and sheer determination and effort to entertain us. A massive thumbs up from me mate for taking us along for your magical camp. Best wishes from me and Jo.

[@mapleleafer74]

Albeit

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from you both Paul, sometimes when I,am swinging 40 foot up on a rope, just to set a camera up for a 10 sec bit of footage, I wonder what I,am doing, then the adhrenlin sets in, and I realise why, excitement, fun, the challenge, so many different reasons that make it all worthwhile. Where to go next, perhaps another tree, all the best Paul...... thanks Pat 👍

[@adrianh9375]

Paul, great to learn that you are also a Patrick Dickinson fan! I subscribe to your channel as well as his and thoroughly enjoy both. I spent my childhood in Sheffield close to where Patrick lives (I think) and have spent the last 40 years living in the Peak District so both channels often show locations familiar to me. Great comment re. this vid. 👍

[@barryconway]

Watched this yesterday (with a glass or two of beer), and 'Liked', but didn't know quite what to say - in fact, I was a little speechless. But ,now, with the benefit of a night's sleep: Mr. Dickinson, you are an inspiration, sir. Well done, good job, and thank you for all the effort you put into filming and sharing your adventures. Truly and sincerely appreciated. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Barry, a bit of a challenge this one, but that's what I like, great fun filming and getting the different angles, hope to be back up there soon, thanks Pat 👍

[@MrWrighty82]

Pat you've outdone yourself this week with that tree camp. That was absolutely superb to watch. Thanks!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure...thanks Pat

[@glynthegasman5824]

Do ya know summat. You really are an incredible bloke to be doing things like this still during your retirement. Your level of fitness is amazing. Keep it up Pat. Can't believe I've got to wait another month for your next video though. Darn!! Stay safe mate. Glyn.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Incredible , it makes my stomach flutter with butterflies 🦋, how on earth did he do that.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Glyn, hopefully doing all these adventures will keep me young.... all the best Pat 😊

[@hoveringdroppage7155]

Retirement...cheeky bugger, he's only 16. It's a tough life up north 🤣 Seriously, great entertainment keep it up ( pun intended)

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Seriously … what a Legend!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So nice of you to say....thanks Pat

[@krispyai4229]

You’re an inspiration. Thanks for your efforts and for the entertainment.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Its worth it for all these kind comments, thanks Pat

[@davidflamee]

Well done, incredibly well done. You put the main stream media to shame. You, and other creators like you are the future content providers. This is once in a lifetime viewing, and it's brilliant. No licence fee, no massive expenses, just honest and well crafted content. Camping up trees? you are the champion of the art. Thank you, and long may you continue.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you David such nice comments, alot of effort in this tree camp, but all the more worthwhile for comments like yours, all the best Pat 👍

[@darren25061965]

Tree camping, wild camping, explores and the pub shed. I thoroughly enjoy all your endeavours, I find myself watching them time and time again. who needs a TV when I can enjoy channels like yours whenever I please. Thanks Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's so nice of you to say Darren, these tree camps are the toughest though..... all the best Pat

[@iunderw2]

1:43 "In summer up a tree the environment is a lot nicer, all the birds are singing, the day is just beginning, Patrick feels he's a really lucky man"

[@dandiesel9966]

Just missing Jess

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes just beautiful up there.....thanks Pat

[@iunderw2]

@@patrickdickinson6492 another great video Pat keep them coming 👍

[@garbleduser]

I absolutely love it! I want your help when my wife and I start planning our hiking tour of England, Scotland, and Orkney. When I say help, it's an excuse to buy you dinner and beer... you've already provided such wonderful inspiration!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's great idea you have to hike around the UK you will have a amazing time I,am sure, life's about adventure, all the best Pat

[@lesleywall4186]

When I watched this there were 14 thumbs down. What is wrong with you people? Are you the ones who never get your arses off the couch? Patrick just showed me something I would never have thought of doing, a new vision of what you can do. I felt as though I was up there with him (thankfully, without making any effort). Thank you very much Patrick. Well appreciated.

[@lukebloom9986]

Totally agree it is a brilliant video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Lesley, certainly a different place to camp, new challenges and new experiences, hoping to be back up in the tree canopy in the next few days, thanks Pat

[@DaleLadDaz]

patrick has gotta be the absolute coolest wild camper out there, cannot state enough just how much i love his channel... what a cool, interesting and clever fella he is

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Those are really nice comments, love filming my videos, and comments like this make it all worthwhile..... thanks Pat

[@swissarmyfan]

Others have said it, I’ll say it again, Legend!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So nice of you to say.....thanks Pat

[@karl06111976]

Nice one Pat, watching your videos is like an escape, takes your mind off everyday life for a while, keep em coming pal 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to hear.....thanks Pat

[@davidhealy7171]

Patrick. You are in the same league as Fred Dibnah. You represent something very special about our unique British Isles and the north of England. As a southerner (now living in the Highlands of Scotland), you have opened up my eyes to the history, architechture, and geography of your area. You've inspired interest, fascination, and adventure. This time, you've outdone yourself. This video is a testament to more than tree camping. It's a taste of a long lost feeling we all had when we were kids. Turning dreams into reality was much easier back then, and MUCH harder today! You've rekindled a passion and interest that we should all keep burning. You're a truly remarkable man who is an absolute national treasure. Bless you and yours.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow David such amazing comments, with a lot of truth behind them, I find myself returning to my childhood interests over again, and tree climbing was certainly one of them, so simple a pastime, but oh so adventurous, I hope to be back up there soon, back Tomy childhood for another night, thanks again, all the best Pat 👍

[@tomrounds]

Pat I'm not sure I understood the purpose of making all that effort to spend a precarious night up a tree but, as ever, your exploits continue to be legendary. Thank you for the entertainment factor.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tom, it's the challenge, it's doing something different, it's pushing myself and, to prove to myself, I,am not old !..... all the best Pat 😊

[@AndyWardle]

I remember you commented on one of my videos and said you were up a tree 🌳 😂 brilliant as usual. I think you excelled yourself. The effort that must have gone into filming it and setting it all up I take my hat off to you Pat. 🧢 You’re a true “porta legend” for these adventures and I hope you have many many more. I’ve changed my mind about camping with you though 😂 😂 I’m far too lazy. Huge thumbs up and looking forward to the next adventure already. Whenever it is it’s bound to be epic. Atb. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, yes I was up here camping when I commented, very relaxing, and the time to look at some favourite videos. Yes a lot of work getting set up but once that's done it is very peaceful, apart from the fact you can,t do much else but take it easy , can,t exactly go walking about, hope to get another tree camp in this summer, thanks Pat 👍

[@paultownley5825]

Absolutely speechless! You sir are an inspiration. Thank you for this 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul, been wanting to do another camp like this for months, great to be up there, thanks Pat 😊

[@TheIcyhall]

Such a softly spoken guy...with the bottle of a 100 men...Pat if there was ever a zombie apocalypse you're the man ..👊👊👊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I'll be there with you Thelcy !.....all the best Pat

[@peterpurshouse4469]

Don't inspect my stitching. You had me in stitches. Your bloody amazing. A pensioner up a Tree. Take care, keep safe and keep smiling. Pete.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha, thanks Pete, I knew it was not the neatest.... thanks Pat 😊

[@rhondaz356]

You are so amazing. You simply, simply inspire so many of us.🌞👏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow, thank you

[@dennislindenpellinge]

I've been waiting for just this! An absolutely fantastic camping style! You had to work hard, but I think you certainly enjoyed every minute. A wonderful video! Have a good time and enjoy the summer and life! 😄🏝🌞

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it dennis, I have been wanted to get back up the trees for months, so glad I have....all the best Pat

[@seanoriordan]

Absolutely beautiful. Your a legend man. No matter what's to come you've lived it. Be sure of this, you have accomplished more in ten minutes than the majority of young folk today in their lifetime . ✌️

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Sean, some kind words there, much appreciated.....Pat

[@SuGiOhGames]

One of best camp videos I've seen on KZbin and I've watched a few.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks James, really nice of you to say..... thanks Pat 👍

[@pauld.1256]

Once again, a splendid video! I enjoyed your hard work in making this video.. l may never achieve a tree camp , so l deeply appreciate seeing the views and the camp out. Great idea of keeping the whiskey at home.. it’s for ground use! Lol.. Cheers my friend and thank you for this camp!! Loved it.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Can't wait for this one tonight with a few beers, brilliant 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hope you enjoy it, cetainly a different wild camp location....thanks Pat

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

@@patrickdickinson6492 yes brilliant Pat, I always look forward to your videos 👍

[@Thebluedocful]

I can’t think of what to add what other people haven’t said. You’re a complete inspiration Pat, I think you’re fantastic. This video was brilliant. Innovator.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

An adventure not for the faint hearted Pat! Admire the effort and planning that must go into an adventure like that. Not many pensioners hauling themselves up trees! You are a great advert for older outdoor enthusiasts and long may it last. Good job.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice comments there, I do have to force myself with camps like this, but all worth it and feel great afterwards.... thanks Pat 👍

[@richie152]

Wow! What a fabulous upload and extremely informative. You are a star, I love watching all your uploads but this one in particular. Welll dons Patrick. Stay safe stay well.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ricardo, nice to do a different style of wild camp, amazing place to spend the night, thanks Pat 😊

[@JETJOOBOY]

You will thank me! To save walking back to retrieve your camera every time you do a walk past... Get a Go Pro and attach it to a fishing reel...... then when you are out of shot just Reel the bugger back to you.... might make for a good being chased by Sasquatch like movie too!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks I'll have a look at the method....Pat

[@RobertsBulgaria]

My idea of Getting HIGH isn't this, but what a superb example of Mind Over Matter. Well Done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Robert, it's powerful stuff that old adhrenlin, high as a kite up there... thanks Pat

[@sean-wh3it]

30 different variants of mosquitos in the UK

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I could imagine so....something certainly was wining round my head thanks Pat

[@pappy1812]

A few weeks ago while laying in woodland I looked at the canopy and started to ponder the thought of just chilling out up there without people noticing me. The idea of climbing trees in my late 50's was born 😅 Then I stumbled onto your channel and I've been hooked ever since. Thanks for sharing all your ideas, knowledge and adventures. Awesome content, Paolo...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It's my pleasure Paolo, it's another world up there, which the majority of people do not know about, we climbed the trees as kids, now it's time to enjoy them again.... thanks Pat

[@pavlovzdog]

You never fail buddy, absolutely brilliant 😀. Not been well this week, haven’t left my bed for two or three days and you got me out feeling like I was in the trees, amongst the wildlife. Thank you, you’re a top bloke. Stay safe and enjoy ……..Everything 👍😃😃😃

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to have you with me up in the canopy, we take good health for granted, it is such a precious thing, hope things work out.... all the best Pat

[@Rogar0]

Wow, Patrick I am gobsmacked at what you do; taking us up with you too! B.t.w. I am so pleased to see you again, such a long time & no see, I was a little afraid of your state of health! But seeing you now up the tree I know I needn’t have worried! Grand to see you again so active, do take mate and look after yourself! Thank you for sharing your tree camp with us! All the best! ⛺️🦉🤞👣🎥🌲👍😎

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rogar, been away few hols so missing and no time to camp, really enjoyed this camp, all the best Pat

[@Rogar0]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Very good to hear it Patrick! Good to hear your taking care of yourself and getting off on Holidays too.!!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Patrick, you never fail to amaze me. You are amazing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure, and so pleased you enjoyed it....thanks Pat

[@cycleSCUBA]

A knowledgeable bloke. Ascending the tree and assembling the portaledge looks skilled work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hard work but very safisfying when you set up your camp, in a tree....thanks Pat

[@badoldbiker368]

Hi Patrick, thank you for taking me up the tree with you for your tree camping. I can appreciate the effort you put in mate, fantastic set up you've made there. All the best mate, take care.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to have you along up in the tree tops, a great adventure on your door step.... thanks Pat 👍

[@ThomasTheWankEngine1]

The MASTER is at it again... Well played Pat! Keep it up please... 👌

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you....Pat

[@LarryBees]

what a workout .always thinking safety .Well worth it but no bottles of beer on that occasion.quite a man Pat!!😀😍😅

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the beer had to wait Larry, great up there though.... thanks Pat

[@andymilnes]

Climbing trees at your age? You absolute legend!!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andy, got to keep pushing the limits....thanks Pat

[@muddy-phoxxadventures2094]

Inspirational person. Love your adventures. And the pub blogs are brilliant.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, hopefully back in the pub later in the year, thanks Pat 👍

[@CapCityDC]

Like the use of the colander as a pot holder for the stove, brilliant idea!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Makes a great hanging stove, I have built a larger one, hoping to use it on a future tree camp.....thanks Pat

[@davidallen6970]

one of the best ive seen in years

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's great to hear David..... thanks Pat 😊

[@justinzaff]

This great bloke taught me to climb . I copied all his gear used and climbed a 240 ft mountain Ash . Still climbing , running up trees doing SRT now here in Australia . Thank you and keep those great videos coming Pat .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear that, and 240 foot, that's some height, such a great environment we both share, safe climbing, all the best Pat 👍

[@jamesnaylor2443]

Taking wild camping to another level brilliant mate 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it James, it was another world up there, a bit mystical, but so exciting.....see you end of the year......, thanks Pat

[@martynjones3053]

Once again sir you have amazed me ( although i spent most of the video with my ' gentlemans area ' trying to escape into my belly ) !! .. .Fantastic and the effort involved in filming. ! The line about spending half an hour to go and pick something dropped is to date the best line any KZbinr has ever used. 🤣👍🏻🤣 You're a star mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Martin, yes heights can give you a strange feeling, luckly I,am confident with my ropes and gear, and it's been a pleasure to share my adventure in the trees, luckly I did not drop anything on this camp..... thanks Pat 😊

[@gary8308]

Another fantastic video Patrick. My kids and me really look forward to every new release.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear that Gary, and so pleased I entertain your kids.... thanks Pat 😊

[@Kal-ir9ze]

What an amazing episode Pat. I can’t believe what I just watched. Myself and the wife went a camp last week. In our early 40s and it was hard work. Never mind up in the trees. Thanks for posting. Well done

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes,very hard work, but sometimes you,be just got to push yourself that little bit further, only took me 3 days to recover..haha.... thanks Pat 😊

[@TheGardener54uk]

Hi Patrick you are looking alot better , and looking well , nice to see you on another camp trip

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Johnny, feeling very good, just waiting for a few days of dry weather for another tree camp... thanks Pat 👍

[@wallwalkerjohn943]

You are Sheffields 007, absolute legend.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jeff, nice comments..... thanks Pat

[@1970dashj]

i must say mate your an amazing bloke i could not do a tree camp like you. and Mr Dickinson you are the best wildcamp youtuber on youtube by far.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Daz, those are very nice comments, thank you.....Pat

[@Peter_S_]

I do wish I had discovered your channel years ago, but I've found it now so all is well. One of the most delightful channels on KZbin without question. Cheers from the Eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado were it's -7˚C and snowing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Peter, yes we don,t often see temperature as low and I know you go a lot lower. Great to have to along and hope I keep you entertained in the future.... thanks Pat

[@1justpara]

Just fantastic, Pat. So glad to share your adventures even if it is only on screen. Stay safe.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, it is really nice that I can share these adventures..... thanks Pat 👍

[@heapy10001]

Hi Pat You’ve been a great inspiration to me over the years. You told me I needed a pub shed so I built one . And then you told me I need to build a pub shed toilet so I built one of those too 👍🏻 but there’s no way I’m going camping up a tree I’ll leave that to you Pat . Thanks for another brilliant video buddy keep them coming. Cheers Paul, from Burnley

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul you never know, it is a real experience up there, hope you enjoying your pub shed.....thanks Pat

[@tonycuckoo4719]

So happy for you doing this camp. Not a clue how you want to sleep. Very very good video thanks Tony

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Tony, I,am hoping to be back up in the trees soon if the weather stays fine, all the best Pat 👍

[@lesleystrahan4665]

Wow! What a video. OAP does Tarzan in an urban jungle! Well done, Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lesley, just magical up there....thanks Pat

[@johnscottmills1414]

You’re definitely a great guy who has no fear with great versatility and indeniouty,great content and good food,keep on bringing us the good stuff mate john from Sheffield in England Great Britain

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John, making the videos keeps me active and hopefully young, and I like a challenge.... thanks Pat

[@wozwandering4255]

Nice seeing you out enjoying yourself Pat loved your set up 💪💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It was very enjoyable, and a great feeling knowing I had completed another tree camp..... thanks Pat 👍

[@aspects100]

Well done Pat...... you are a mountain goat! and an inspiration to all the kids out there... atb Russ/Manchester

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Russ, a little bit different to Kinder, all the best Pat

[@livingthelifedreamingthedr6392]

Hey up Patrick. Long time coming but well worth the wait. Hopefully you gonna get to the peak district for a few wild camps before the snows start. Love the content. You inspire me to get out camping myself, albeit not up a tree 🤣🤣. May karma shine upon you forever 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

We shall see, I,am wanting to get another tree camp in while we have dry weather then back up into the hills for a more peaceful camp.....all the best Pat

[@jaumais]

Hi Patrick, All your adventure are really delightful to look at and that one was really something else. The high was chilling and you seem exhausted. When we imagine the amount of time and the amount of ascension that you did just for filming your adventure, you are just unbelievable. By the way, you deserve that whisky !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you for the kind comments, it was hard work but just fantastic up there, and so many amazing comments..... thanks Pat 👍

[@frogmorepipester7490]

You are a beautiful soul! Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear from you in South Carolina, and kind thoughts.... thanks Pat

[@tomoutdoors_5933]

You can not beat this content. Thank you so much for another video Patrick!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure Tom..... thanks Pat 👍

[@jimhammond6395]

You say thanks for watching pat it's you that needs the thanks pat loved it as normal keep safe lad

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jim

[@thedrainmaestro]

always good to see pat has uploaded

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, nice of you to say.....Pat

[@thedrainmaestro]

@@patrickdickinson6492 no worries, have you got any underground explores planned this/next year?

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

Hiya , Pat ! Very interesting again , and even as a spectator, it was deeply satisfying to watch. After the effort you put in , you rightly deserve so much pleasure . Managed to catch up with your last few vlogs recently, been difficult on account of Her Ladyship becoming extremely ill again ,very critical , but things although far from out of the woods, are such that we can watch you , being very much IN the woods! There's as much pleasure in just watching you enjoy it so much. You've earned a beer , mate. Bet you know a good boozer where ya can get alock-in!! All the best, Nige and Helen.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from you Nige, and so sorry to hear about Helen, it must be so hard for the both of you, hope things get better soon. Loved this camp as it was different and a challenge, after the hard work of getting everything up there it is quite a realaxed camp. Luckly I knew of a certain little pub I could return too !......hope everything works out ok with Helen...... thanks Pat

[@evanofelipe]

This has got to be the craziest exploit and most impressive task unnecessarily conceived and undertaken by man…….! Your fitness level is impressive and leaves me speechless. Should, God forbid, a medical emergency ever be necessary. I wonder just how the paramedics tasked to attend would react? I imagine it would be pinnacle of their career and topic of conversation for the rest of their lives. The filming and recording of this vlog would challenge the very best of any professional film production team. And there you are not only doing it, but also filming it entirely alone and happy in your particular style of madness. Well done Patrick, you’ve surpassed all expectations. You’ve taken the expression ‘ Hanging out’ to another level……..! In more ways than one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you for the great comments, may appear a bit risky but all risked assessed and I did have a plan B, I only live a little way from the tree and family new where I was. Not that it all works out as planned, if I was rescued by emergency services, I would be talking about it for many years.... all the best Pat 👍

[@craigleewhite6317]

Pat. Hi. Craig the you're Wife is the luckiest lady in Sheffield. Guy here;) Damn Pat you made the portaledge from scratch. A mini pub in yard too. Probably tons of stuff. You sure take care of it Pat. From Craig. Pizza Oven too!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Craig, yes all my favourite belonging you list there, very satisfying to sleep in something you have built yourself.... thanks Pat

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

Don't know who gave this a thumbs down but you need to give your head a wobble.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Always get a few, there problem...... thanks Pat

[@ianjames1179]

Another absolutely fantastic video Pat, not bad for a guy who's nearly 40. Totally love this quality film making, keep up the hard work with this wonderful channel.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, will do, keeps me young filming all these adventures, thanks Pat

[@johndillys]

Hi Pat . Eighteen months Lock Down does not help with keeping fit,so fair play with this effort.Great Video ,thanks for all the effort producing this gem. Best Wishes John.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks 👍....yes felt the lockdown as I was climbing up, no good at all.....thanks Pat

[@joebirkett4058]

Absolutely magic, Pat. Thanks so much and I hope I've your energy when I get to my retirement!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Joe, when you retire, then it's all for you, surprising what energy you will have then.... thanks Pat

[@martinoconnor6924]

I'd just like to thank you Patrick for bringing us all on a journey that most of us will not be able to undertake in our life time, and for inspiring those that want to do it, thanks once again and keep safe all the best sir.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure Martin to bring you along on one of my adventures, high up in the tree canopy..... all the best Pat 😊

[@markbuttery2790]

Thanks Pat for the great video, that looked great, very hard work but deeply satisfying. You are completely right, its very easy to put things off in life if they are hard, but if we all get off our ass like you , and do it , the rewards for ourselves are incredible, and you feel a million dollars.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Mark, so pleased I did the camp, once all set up a very relaxing camp, such a great feeling the following morning..... thanks Pat 😊

[@petermc2wheels188]

What a great adventure Pat. The sence of achievement was written all over your face 😀 The last clip in the video up in the tree reminds of when I was a little boy climbing trees and sitting in the canopy resting with a bag of crushed crisps 😆 Thanks for such a great video and the hard work that's gone into making it 😃🚴

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Peter I too remember those early climbs as a child, we were fearless then, as you can see I was so pleased I had completed this camp...... thanks Pat 👍

[@nickindevon]

You most definitely do get mosquitoes. The UK has over 30 species of mosquito of which many bite people. Here in Devon, I sleep in the hammock in the garden when the weather is hot and mozzies can be a problem. Occasionally they massacre me and I'm covered in bites the next day! Great video and I salute your wildcamping dedication Patrick. Brilliant stuff.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nick, yes I believe you now, got bitten on my arms, definitely not midges and the that nasty high pitched whine have it away.... thanks Pat 👍

[@shanellekay8263]

Great job pat thank you for taking us along this was just as enjoyable as the last tree camp

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Been my pleasure Shanelle, nice to show you my wild camp, high in the tree tops..... thanks Pat 😊

[@stephenbeardwood1640]

another great video pat and a good idea leaving the whiskey at home being high up in the tree great stuff keep them coming pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha yes thought it best to leave the whisky at home for this one.... thanks Pat

[@sammuddel7751]

Outstanding!!!!!! Have missed you Pat! That looks like such tough work - fair bloody play to you sir!!! Thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it....thanks Sam

[@HungryTedCAFC]

Really enjoyable video. Never seen this type of wild camping before. 👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes, like to try something a bit different, another world up there.... thanks Pat 👍

[@Ismael-iw4tm]

Amazing my friend - Nice tree camp. Look happier. always enjoy these vids. 👏🏾😎🇺🇸👏🏾

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Ismael.... very happy... thanks Pat

[@JackBlack-gh5yf]

Have a great Yorkshire Day Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I will, thanks Jack

[@MervBennett]

Friday night and an Uncle Pat video on KZbin, it dosnt get much better. Hope your enjoying a nice drop of single malt reading this mate, cheers 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Enjoy your comments Merv, and a wee dram..... thanks Pat

[@MrPianoKnee]

Pat! I cannot applaud you long, hard and loud enough. You really are amazing. You seem to do your best work when the work is the most challenging. I really recommend to all the viewers to watch all of the previous Portaledge videos so they can begin appreciate all that you have had to do to prepare for this. As a recovering alcoholic, I have to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your plug for sobriety, subtle as it was and probably needed to be. I will need to be without the Internet for the next few years and as I have said before, what I will miss the most, without it, is your channel and your truly inspirational videos, like this one. May you thrive for many many more decades.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

really nice comments and I do hope peole do follow your advice and look at my earlier tre videos, and yes not the place for alchol up there, and congratuations on recovery from a possible bad situation in your life, must of taken great courage and will power, no interenet, well hope to keep in touch, all the best Pat

[@MrPianoKnee]

@@patrickdickinson6492 The logistics of carrier pigeons will need solving. 🤔😉

[@richardevans6655]

Patrick what an inspiration certainly looks so worth all the hard work. Ive never seen anything like what you have done. Fabulous escape watching you so at home.... thanks so much for sharing...... Stay safe from Australia. .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear from you in Australia Richard, just wanted to wild camp in a different location, hard work, but worth it.... thanks Pat 👍

[@richardevans6655]

@@patrickdickinson6492 thats a hell of a tree change lol..... Be safe

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

What an outstanding effort Pattrick, unbelievable and hugely entertaining, absolutely wonderful to watch my you do think of some amazing locations. Keep rocking bud. Harry.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Harry, one of my best wild camping locations, I love being high up, this was amazing..... thanks Pat

[@bertkelly7650]

Definitely a different camp Pat....crazy bastard! ; - )

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Bert, just what I was looking for...... thanks Pat 👍

[@andyfreer1343]

Patrick great job unbelievable

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It felt quite unbelievable to be able to camp, high up in the tree Andy, just amazing..... thanks Pat 😊

[@THEYTHINKTHEYAREGODS]

Wow I've never seen anything like that before that is definitely unique I like it 👌

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I wanted somewhere totally different to camp, and up a tree seemed the ideal place it also gave me a interesting project in building the Portal edge to sleep on. Hard going to get set up, but once settled high in a tree it's a amazing experience ...... thanks Pat 😊

[@tinkeroldham]

Patrick this is great work as usual. I'd just like to advise (as a tree surgeon) that any folks who wish to start tree climbing are aware of 'Suspension Trauma/Suspension Syncope'. If you remain static in the harness for prolonged periods (if your unfit and resting etc) or the harness is too tight, blood can pool in the legs and quickly lead to quiet serious problems. So just take time to shake out your legs or support part of your weight by standing on branches as you ascend.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy and good advice, my climbing saddle is thick and well padded so seems to spread the load well, tend to be in the saddle when ascending, then usually climb with lanyards for most of the time, thanks for the importance advice....Pat

[@EdExploresScotland]

It's not often I use the word 'agog', but this might just be one of those occasions. That was pretty awesome.

[@andyrome316]

Agog?

[@EdExploresScotland]

@@andyrome316 - It's dictionary time!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ed, I was looking for a different style of wild camping, and I think I found it, thanks Pat 👍

[@silverback5764]

Absolutely brilliant pat, thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

been my pleasure....thanks Pat

[@TheCoopsvids]

Well done Pat one of your best films so far, Atb to you mate. Cheers Paul 👍🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many thanks, just wanted somewhere a little bit different to wild camp.....all the best Pat

[@hellooohowareudoing]

Amazing video yet again!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robpickering1730]

Brilliant!.. Pat’s got another video up. Quickly shouted the missus into the room and settled in for another one from the legend. Your the best.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Rob, nice of you to say, thanks Pat

[@IanTupmanOutdoors]

That was great Pat. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure Ian, its nice to do, a different type of wild camp, and this certainly fitted the bill.....all the best Pat

[@kitten11977]

ok, i only discovered Pat a few weeks ago whilst researching a beer hand pump. HOW THE HELL HAS THIS GUY GONE UNDER THE RADAR OD CHANNEL DAVE? Pat really should have his own tv show, just pure dry comedy gold!! thankyou so much. when are you getting back to a video Pat?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much for the great comments, hope your beer pump works out OK..... all the best Pat 👍

[@BrotherMaynard]

Thanks so much for your videos- I look forward to them. Great work as always!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It's my pleasure..... thanks Pat

[@dannyvan5792]

good idee thanks from danny from belgium

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Danny, nice to hear from you....thanks Pat