Riverside Wild Camp in a Canvas Half Laavu Shelter. Australian Ration Pack. Canoe Camping.

In this video, I am finally out for a camp after a long and extended break!
I head out in my canoe to a favourite spot on my local river for a solo wild camp in my half Laavu shelter. An Australian ration pack for food, some rum and a warm fire followed by a reasonably comfortable night in an 80 year old woollen sleeping bag from World War 2 - happy days!
I am sorry for the long wait for this video after my last camp at Christmas - I needed to take some time off to catch up on jobs at home (a very long list of essential repairs) and to spend some time with my family. I am very glad to be back in front of the camera now though, and I will continue to film my adventures as often as I can.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Links
Australian CR1M ration pack (rare as hens teeth in the UK!)
www.mreinfo.com/international...
Swedish Military Cook Set (Stainless Steel Version - Aluminium ones are cheaper)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1441382975...
US Army wooden sleeping bag (World War 2 era)
www.dandbmilitaria.com/ww2-us...
Savotta Hawu 4 tent
www.savotta.fi/products/hawu-4
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I’ll Be Long Gone - Isabelle Walton

[@wired_6663]

Who else was grinning like a Cheshire Cat when Simon got out of the canoe and walked to camera..? Like catching up with a long lost friend! Welcome back Simon!

[@benny_mc]

Great to see you back Simon. Wednesdays evenings just weren't the same without your videos 👍

[@paulwilson7234]

Indeed.

[@thomasmacias5032]

Even here in the states, it’s not the same without Simon on Wednesdays going to watch Simon and then wait for Andy from Kent. Survival to drop a video. What a beautiful beautiful Wednesday.🙏💯💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@dianejacklin4338]

I agree completely. We love our Wednesday viewing with you Simon. We’ve missed you but understand you needed a break.

[@stevehegarty5394]

Welcome back missed your vlogs,so relaxing,love your content👍

[@stepanpiantkiwskyj5219]

Welcome back Simon, enjoyed the video

[@TakingLeTiss]

All of a sudden it feels like the world is a better place now Simon is back

[@ronaldmoore2336]

My wife came running when she heard me yelling. She said what’s wrong, I said nothing the new Simons here. Of course we both sit down immediately to watch. So glad to see you back friend Simon! it’s so wonderful to come along with you.

[@sjwillis1137]

Totally. I was getting worried .

[@smokeycamper]

Today is a good day. Really pleased to see Simon back in my feed. welcome back, you've been missed.

[@thomasmacias5032]

I agree with you smoky camper great to see Simon back Simon kicks ass 🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ceceliaschriner4255]

Glad to see you back Simon.

[@user-vj7wr8kr4g]

It was a great camp, Simon. You said you needed it, I say we needed you back! There are those of us out here that are now too old and too disabled to carry on with the camping lark and we live our lives through you now. Thank you mate.!

[@Helena1450]

I am 72 and still camp the uear aroumd Mostly Olpic Peninsula and Cascade mts. I very much enjoy your videos

[@2Gundogs]

Having this video out is like receiving a phone call from a good friend you’ve not spoken to for ages! Love it! And welcome back! KZbin is now a better place!

[@aletageer6911]

I am a 76 year old woman from Alaska USA and this is the first video of yours I have seen by yourself. I am really enjoying it. Your views are a bit different from Kent’s. So much fun watching you open the donated pack of foods. Reminds me of the MRE’s my dad had back in the 60’s but they weren’t nearly as good! Summer will be here before you know it and I am planning on spending a lot of it outdoors camping! So excited! Thanks for a great video!

[@MrSpacemandan]

Video has only been on less than 10 minutes and already several admirers. You were indeed missed! Welcome back Simon, great to see you again.

[@jgillie34]

That MRE pack was huge! The Aussies know how to look after their service men and women! Great the have you back Simon, you're videos are the perfect antidote to a day in the office.

[@boblouden6663]

A hungry digger is a grumpy digger.

[@boblouden6663]

The only time I used the tin cheese,was to throw it into someone else's fire, hot cheese hot cheese 😉

[@alistairj4851]

You have no idea the cry of joy my heart made when I saw this new post. Welcome back fella, you have been sorely missed.

[@obriendavid93]

U tube just wasn't the same without you. Delighted to have you back!

[@thesweeples3266]

WELCOME back Simon… you were missed.

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I'm glad to see you again

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Indeed ✊🏼🧐

[@StewartJordan]

All is well with the world, a bloke is back in the woods.

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Indeed ✊🏼🧐👊🏼😎

[@tanjarott7535]

So great to see you're back. You are such a bright light in the lives of many of us.

[@thomasTB123]

Welcome back Simon, you’ve been missed! We watch your videos religiously, they give us a slice of the UK we have been missing while living abroad - keep up the great work!

[@alhart6126]

Simons back...now things will get back to normal! Simons back...now spring can do its thing😊.

[@thomasmacias5032]

So so happy to see Simon back thank you Simon. We love you here in Northern California.🙏💙💯🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@marianneellman1139]

Simon so FANTASTIC to have you back. We didn't know how much we have missed you. We appreciate you and your content 🙏 ❤

[@sarahsue42]

Yank sleeping bag,Aussie rations.. you've gone a bit global for a Norfolk lad Excellent video...pure camping chillout

[@Bananeisafree]

Oh boy ! Simon is back !!!! Now that is neat !

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Now this is a nice surprise on Wednesday evening. 😊⛺️🔥👌🏻

[@hitchcock1830ct]

When I discovered KZbin it took a while to find a place in the programming that I liked. KZbin recommended this channel and it became home. This is my favourite channel on this platform and I’m glad Simon is back- it’s good to be home again.

[@quandtumleap]

So happy to have you back. It's like having a friend back in our lives again. I had to put beer in the fridge so my husband could have one while we watch you 😊 Look forward to more!

[@WomanintheSurvivalWilderness]

Real life, a Camp, wood fire under the stars, and rum Thanks for return!😊

[@jccoffey23]

I'm am so glad your back my friend. We have been worried about you. We love you Simon. Thank God.

[@sjwillis1137]

Yeh . We don't know him ...as such , but we really do love him .

[@davidsayer3325]

Fantastic to see you again on Utube Simon,thanks for the video, please keep them coming.

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Best outdoor camping videos on KZbin hands down! I missed you brother! Hope you enjoyed your much needed break. I totally understand. Thanks again so much for all your hard work. It is truly wonderful to watch. Have a wonderful week my friend.

[@Treguard1987]

Welcome back Simon, we all missed you!

[@pixelfascination]

Good to see you back, I hope you're well.

[@scottgraham4683]

Welcome back Simon. Working from home days just weren't the same without your videos as a source of distraction. 😆

[@shanenicholson7909]

You go camping and all you eat is what every student would eat in the city bravo sir.

[@Leeturner-vm5wu]

Simon, you have made my day seeing you back on the screen. I hope you are well

[@MartinHughes-cc6lc]

Great video Simon, good to see you back. I love that it's a ration pack video, and that you had an Australian ration pack was extra special as it's ANZAC day here Oz.

[@foreverspring]

Hey, Simon, writing from St. John's, Newfoundland to tell you that a few weeks before Christmas a friend from merry ole England sent me a link to "Simon, a bloke in the woods", suggesting that I would enjoy your videos. Wow, I was immediately enchanted!! I've spent the past several weeks watching all your past videos on KZbin and waiting in great anticipation for your return. You're back and I couldn't be happier!!! I've even subscribed to your channel, something I've never done before with any channel, and to the surprise of family and friends I am spending a lot of time in the kitchen (hehehe). Thank you for your great videos. I eagerly look forward to the next one. Incidentally I LOVE your canoe!! Best regards to you and your family and don't work too hard!! All the best, Angie.

[@richardjmacdonald]

I always wonder if TV people watch this and think about giving up. Simon you long surpassed anything that could be served up by any TV Channel. Been a fan for about 4 years now.

[@DanielMesser]

Well this literally made my day! Welcome back, Simon! You've been missed!

[@frankfaubert1927]

Thank you Simon. I was deep in S,ABITW withdrawal 😊. This video couldn't have come at a better time.

[@ayobali992]

🥰🥰🥰 Yeah so nice to see you back Simon, did give me a chance to catch up on your old adventures 🤩 Keep up with the great work 😍

[@karenwaters3497]

Welcome back, Simon. I've so missed your wonderfully relaxing presence and entertaining videos.

[@judymomblan5112]

We missed you Simon!!!!

[@graceygrumble]

The Diggers are doing alright - every eventuality and whim covered. Not a 'Biscuits Brown' in sight. Welcome back, Simon.

[@matztertaler2777]

Here we go, the music, the landscape, the editing. I love it ! 😊

[@petergooding2163]

The legend returns

[@barbarafann766]

Welcome back! I'm saving this to watch this evening when I can relax and enjoy it. God bless!

[@Kenbur]

As all have said - good to see you back. So appreciate the time you take to "spend" with us. Cheers mate and see you soon.

[@DominiquePelletier]

Your videos helped me go through some tough times over the years and it is with great joy that I have been watching this one! Welcome back!

[@bradlafferty]

Welcome back, Simon! You were missed!

[@AstroBioMan]

The return of the king, finally spring is allowed to begin.

[@D-Rob-df6mf]

Thank you Simon, you have no idea how much I needed this video...

[@alantaylor7407]

Bananas and mayple,,,, Yeah 😂 enough said, , so glad to see you back.

[@alessia0064]

Welcome back Simon, we all missed you ☺. My withdrawal symptoms have been bad lately, been re-watching some of your older content 👍.

[@SMiller_115]

I cannot express the joy I feel seeing another video of yours pop up in my feed. We all understand you have other priorities in life, but we will always look forward to your next adventure. Thank you :)

[@wernerhentsch1076]

Schön, Dich wiederzusehen Simon! Du hattest es angekündigt, dass Du eine Auszeit nimmst. Aber es war doch recht lange und so langsam bekam ich Entzugserscheinungen! Du bist übrigens die Ursache, dass ich mir mit 83 Jahren wieder ein kleines Boot besorgt habe und im vergangenen Jahr mit Hund, Boot und Zelt losgezogen bin. Es war wunderschön! Ich hoffe, ich kann dieses Jahr wieder auf Tour gehen! Dir wünsche ich noch viele schöne Unternehmungen und mir viele tolle Videos von Dir! Dir und Deiner Familie alles Gute! Liebe Grüße Werner

[@mattheweade3810]

Welcome back Simon, good to see you back in the great outdoors

[@christinegreenstreet6115]

I’m so glad to see you back! You made my day!

[@margaretgood580]

Welcome back Simon .." WOW. ". I cant get over the amount of food you had in that Aussie Ration Pack.. being an Aussie not many people like Vegemite unless you are Australian.. you would have to be the first that loves Vegemite .. another relaxing video, catch you on the next one..❤ Happy Anzac Day⚘

[@njsmwalker]

Just finished binging the Detectorists on Amazon and I needed another video from the Norfolk area with a great acoustic soundtrack and voila ! you are back !!! Cheers mate!!

[@mrbulkerman]

Good to have you back in my feed Simon, hope you're well rested after the hiatus!

[@franmcintyre8823]

So nice to have you back!

[@andrechow869]

I missed Simon videos so much, I went and bought a canoe to fill the void. Glad you are back

[@mikericketts-royle4840]

Good to have you back Simon and another great and relaxing video !

[@gene_takovic57]

Welcome back, SImon! Good to see a new video from you.

[@MsVictory1945]

So great to have you back Simon! Your videos offer a bit of calm in our ever increasing world of madness (esp here in the states)!

[@flyinghaddock3005]

I'm so glad to see you back Simon, safe to say we've all missed you, but are glad you took time out for yourself and loved ones. This will likely get buried in the comments, but on the offchance you do see this, Thankyou for all you do. PS... if you ever fancy a video on explaining how to build a canoe I for one wouldn't mind :)

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Hello Simon. Good to have you around again. Misst ya. 😊

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

Welcome back Simon!

[@meat094]

I'm so glad to see you back, Simon!

[@heatherd3660]

Hey Simon…you were missed! I hope that you are feeling restored, rejuvenated and ready to share more adventures with us!

[@sjwillis1137]

Simon , you don't know how happy and relieved I am to see you back . Jeeeeeeeze . You had some of us a bit worried . Hello. Spring is sprung . 😮😅

[@user-yv5wg3hi4r]

What a brilliant midweek treat.

[@robg521]

Thanks for posting these types of video, as it takes me back to memories of being a kid in the 1970’s in Norfolk, we used to play on the river Wensum [Norwich]. Messing about in a canoe, fishing off of the river bank, tent camping beside the river and swimming and diving in at the weir. Great days.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Happy days! 😁

[@chrissyayles7175]

Welcome back Simon, it's heartwarming to see you here again.. Yes you've been missed, like an old friend returning after a long winter.

[@rgLuna]

You were missed Simon! Good to see you back! 😁😁

[@doctorpro5430]

Welcome back, Simon! Great to see you doing what you love!

[@JEBOOUTDOORS]

Welcome back, Simon! So glad to see you safe and sound!

[@kennethcarroll2993]

You were missed!! Thank you for returning. 😊

[@KentSurvival]

Great to see you back buddy! And in the classic spot to!

[@l214laus]

Your video is a variation of the return from the dead of Kent Survival after his long absence from KZbin. Both channels and presenters are very enjoyable to view.

[@thesteakdetective]

Splendid to see you back Simon Old Chap! Just intercepted your transmission!

[@RaistJustice]

Welcome back. You were missed.

[@Neile-13579]

Great to see you still at it Simon. We always enjoy your adventures. Interesting that you published your opening of the ADF ration pack, 1 day, 1 man on ANZAC Day here in Australia (25th. April). 😉

[@gregstarr2954]

Always loved your happy go lucky smile! God bless u mate! 😊

[@markstevens3789]

Wednesday are great again. Welcome back Simon. Hope the break did you good and you’re rested. Thanks for great videos.

[@georgepenman8362]

Great to have you back 👍

[@VileVeil]

Great to see you back in the saddle Simon, you've been sorely missed. Bring on the summer!

[@hartley383]

Big smile on my boat race to see another Simon a Bloke In the woods vid pop up on KZbin! Welcome back 👍🏻

[@gretchenmillhollon7076]

How great to see you out and about and looking so well. Hope you had a wonderful restful break, you deserve it. Hope family is well. I enjoy your content. Post as you can ❤

[@suebroadbent8608]

Great news! Haven't even watched it yet, just so pleased to see you're back 😊

[@johnw7236]

Really glad to see you back Simon , we all need a break now and then

[@ShimodaLife]

So good to see you back. My wife and I discussed your absence often over these past 4 months, always hopeful for a return. Wonderful to see you again. Cheers from Japan.

[@tonyboloni64]

How wonderful to see you back! I having truly missed your posts. Looking forward to watching this after work this evening. All the best to you.

[@pjfreddy1]

Great to have u back, we've all missed u, i hope u enjoyed your much deserved break. And a canoe video 2, were spoilt.

[@Johnniebhoy83]

Welcome back, Simon, good to see ya back on our screens and back in nature. God love our Aussie pals, they think of everything 🤣 Love from Glasgow. 🥃 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lisaboshell8296]

Welcome back! I missed your videos and was pleasantly surprised to see a new video just released a few hours ago. Hope you got everything done these past months and we can look forward to seeing you regularly going forward. Really, you put out such awesome and consistent videos that you stand a bit above the rest.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Lisa!

[@mattsnowden973]

Welcome back mate, nice to have you back.

[@eventsotherthingswithchris9019]

As soon as the notification came out, I quickly jumped in to watch! As just about everyone has said, I missed you being out there Simon, but, I know other things in life get in the way.

[@ann-marierigby5967]

Loved the peace and quiet of this video. Thank You!

[@shellyroyea948]

Wonderful surprise to see your video pop up. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Blessings to you and the family. ❤

[@16vcrx]

Welcome back, Simon. I haven't watched it yet but I know it will be great. I've recently been checking your channel every few days to make sure I haven't missed any.