Winter Bike-Packing with a Hot-Tent.

It’s late December, Christmas is over, the urge to head to the woods is strong, so I decide to pack up my bike and ride down part of the ancient ‘Icknield Way’ long distance trail. After several miles of gravel, thick mud and rutted, sandy tracks I arrive at a secluded woodland and set up camp. My shelter of choice this time being an ultralight hot tent and titanium wood stove. The camp chores of setting up, collecting and processing firewood and lighting the stove done, I settle down to enjoy some well earned dinner, a couple of quality craft beers (thank you Bob!!) and soak up the sounds of the woodland nightlife all cozy and comfy in my heated home from home.
Morning brings the delightful sounds of the dawn chorus, a stunning sunrise, coffee and a breakfast of bacon and bannock before packing everything away to ride the 25 miles home.
It was a very pleasant night out - just what was needed to blow the cobwebs away and burn off some of that turkey and chocolate!
Thanks for joining me and Happy New Year!
Links
OneTigris Black Orca ‘Smokey Hut’ tent
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SeekOutside titanium ‘Cub’ stove
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Kamui folding camp chair
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Thermarest Neoair Xtherm sleeping mat
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Veloci Rapture and Reptile Dysfunction craft beers
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Mountain House dehydrated meals
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Ortlieb Front bar bag
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Alpkit front handlebar dry bag
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Alpkit rear saddle bag
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Bannock Recipe
1 handful plain flour
1/2 handful dried milk powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 handful raisins or sultanas
Cold water or beer
Put all the dry ingredients in a ziplock bag.
Add water, a bit at a time, mixing in the bag.
Keep mixing until you have a dryish dough, the consistency of playdough.
Flatten to about 1cm
Cook over a low heat (or next to your fire) slowly, turning often until cooked.
Delicious served with honey!
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Music The Engagement by Silent Partner
Cowboy Lullaby by JHS Pedals

[@wojtekjakub1810]

I keep watching your videos Simon. I'm a Pole from Canada and camping is my second home. Always a privilege watching the stove burning, food cooking and hot chocolate. This is the life. All the best mate!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! 😁🏕

[@Bereit18]

High school teacher working at the moment and love watching your videos when I get home at night. Great down time, thanks for the uploads. 👍👍

[@PillSharks]

People have disliked this video... how can you dislike this bloke?? he’s an absolute gentleman without any edge at all. Love your videos mate

[@mitchhannah9930]

Haters and Trolls every where. Who knows maybe he had more thumbs up for this video than they all combined have for all of theirs.

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

I don't get it either. If ya don't like it watch something else, why be negative for no reason? If one wants to be a critic, fine, but be constructive about it. Maybe people don't understand the whole thumb up/down idea...or maybe I don't.

[@666johnpaul]

That's the first thing I thought. Mad. Top bloke. If I was his dog I'd get fed stake and go camping all the time 🙂🔥⛺

[@dpowell3702]

spot on mate

[@Fattrucker]

Don't worry too much about the thumbs down "haters" folks . KZbin sees thumbs up and thumbs down in the same way . Just as an interaction . That's all . KZbin doesn't count the "downers" as negative . 0 thumbs up and 50 thumbs down is 100 interactions just the same as 100 thumbs up etc . Or so I am lead to believe by other KZbinrs. Knowing this and having said that . It does make you wonder what peoples lives must be like and how their mind works when they feel the need to go to the effort of "disliking" a video . Instead of moving along . I pity them really . Fattrucker

[@davej7458]

Hot tenting is such a tremendous improvement over a cold tent. Ever since I was a little kid we camped on the Coast in the Pacific Northwest USA. We used an old fashioned campfire for everything. Cook, clean and be warm. Eventually we added a good tarp as the dining fly it upped the Comfort a great deal. It was generally cold and wet The Damp got into everything. I wish that I had known a little bit about the idea of hot tent camping because it sure would have been a much better experience..

[@w14ml]

This video has been filmed, narrated and edited very well. Very impressive!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Martin! 👍

[@sevenlocks5238]

Absolutely fantastic.so informative and entertaining in its unique way.Thank you!

[@WireleesWorld]

Great titanium wood stove Simon. I like :)

[@charmainegentz9543]

I always love the music you use on the beginning and end of your videos .

[@morgonerlenstar]

Wow, I learned something new. A wood stove in a tent! Who knew, awesome

[@saefozeland7811]

Thank you for Your videos. They are great. We are waiting for more. All the best and unforgettable trips. Greetings from Poland. All the best 👍 ...good job

[@papajeff5486]

These short trips, to get out of the house and clear the head, are perfect for sorting out just the the stuff we want to camp with. We try out new stuff, remember old reliable stuff and enjoy beer and hot chocolate in the process. It’s tried and true learning that men do. Good on you, Simon; I wish you had more camping time. When your camping gear starts running you out of house and home, just give some to a buddy, easy peasy. That’s what guys do. Heh, heh... Thanks for sharing your camp. Happy New Year to you and your’s. Texas

[@raulrrojas]

It's very good! Thanks for sharing.

[@TakemetotheGeek]

I commented and liked only half way through...... that was a brilliant video. Thank you for 30 minutes of total chill.

[@resistireland694]

Great video love it. I find the bike greatly increases your range and allows for more gear. That Chimney....What a brilliant ida! Respect.

[@lexluthor9966]

What a jem of an episode! Your videos are the best out there! The presenting, camera work are spot on.... It's a pleasure to watch! Once things return to normal can you do some more overnighters & ration pack reviews.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Absolutely!! 😁👍🏕

[@alialmahanawi8409]

Hi Simon ,Happy new year I really wish you the best mate . Your camping trip this time is missing your 🐕 and I hope next time you will bring it with you , actually it will be more joyful. Thanks for the new uploads 🙏👍👍👍

[@bminus7377]

Bro! One must go ultra-lightweight SO they can bring the beers. That's the whole point. Thumbs up.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Amen Stevie! 👍🍺

[@DianeSturlinXX]

Well I think they need to come up with some kind of dehydrated beer 🍻.

[@charlespowers850]

@@simonablokeinthewoods if you can take away beer from your local pub you might consider a Growler, that would be perfect for a trip like this one or when you canoe.

[@paulwebb4761]

@@DianeSturlinXX just add beer! 🤣

[@alexriddles492]

@@DianeSturlinXX Wouldn't that be whiskey?

[@durandtopping3023]

Thank you for this inspiring video

[@kauaijohn]

I liked the no-trace shot after breaking camp. Glad you enjoyed your outing. Happy New Year from Illinois. 🥳

[@fairreviews25]

Very nicely done, Brother. Mountain bikes are great camping assets. - Mike in Coronado

[@kxd2591]

"Ounces become pounds, and pounds become pain." But . . . "pack lite, freeze at night!" Tis an old story, and twill ere be repeated.

[@hermit6208]

I love that quote. I am carrying so much extra pain, except it's not in my backpack! Man, I'm going to die young unless I change my ways

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Johann W. Coltrane Aye matey....

[@kxd2591]

@Jack Obrein Quick! Lets tell the army! lol

[@davek89666]

You're some man for one man Simon

[@Prometheushighaf]

you might like eggs, ham (or cooked diced bacon) and cheese, salt(no salt if usi g bacon) pep,in a plastic bottles so come morning breakfast is ready to hit the pan

[@effyleven]

Right at the end I got to learn how much water you carried.. thanks. Lovely video. Thanks for that, too!

[@toothytube]

From the very beginning, "Mountain House" dehydrated meals were made much as they are today. The LRP menu was somewhat limited and the packaging was far more robust, but the product was excellent and greatly appreciated by all. They were developed (here in Oregon) as LRP rations for the US military and went into production in 1969. However, even as late as 1972 we (those they were intended for) were still packing old stock C-Rations from WW2 and the Korean conflict with much greater frequency than the "far more palatable" LRP rations.

[@knote4958]

Fellow Oregonian, from Springfield!

[@whereareyou222]

Just to mention you should carry on your bike a full small bike repair kit, getting a flat on an outing is a pain.

[@charlespowers850]

never had the LRRPS rations myself but I never had a problem with C-rats

[@robbijohnson6983]

We were still eating C Rations in the early 1980's.

[@spatialinterpretations449]

It is freeze dried, not dehydrated

[@johnwilliamson4231]

Thank you for the silicone mat idea!

[@stuartb9194]

In the intro I didnt recognize you until you put on your beanie, then you transformed into "Simon, a bloke in the woods" ta da!

[@hermit6208]

Don't let him off the hook! As a balding man, I have been desperate to avoid hiding the ravages of age and genetics! I am trying to convince Simon to accept his alopecia as a normal course of events. To date, I have been bitterly disappointed , but I took heart in seeing the five seconds of exposure we saw. 😜😂😂😂😂

[@jamesellsworth9673]

That is SO TRUE! Even signature costume details contribute to a channel! Suddenly, a familiar brow and face appear...and all is well with the world.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

@Hermit620 😂😂😂 and thats all yer getting too!

[@hermit6208]

@@simonablokeinthewoods be free!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shadowwarrior5307]

Haha good one Stuart B ;)

[@trevman106]

great idea on the wood stove ...Bannock nice

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

I am super into camping, but a lot of the serious camping KZbinrs have this really Type A energy. I have only seen 3 of your videos so far, but your vibe is unique; truly wholesome + relaxing, & strangely intimate. I'm such a fan. Subbed after the second. :-)

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

I just put my finger on what it is; you have a similar energy to Steve Wallis, who is another favourite of mine. ^_^

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Yet another exceptional video Simon, thank you so much for your time. In the past you've inspired me to own a Polish Lavvu, I bet that Cub would be a perfect fit for that little canvas tent. I guess it's time for me to have a moment of madness! Love that! Happy New year to you. Thanks again.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It would be just the job for the lavvu. 👍🔥

[@joharmon2148]

Finally a stove that folds into a manageble size. Thank You Simon for the demo. Happy New Year to You and Yours

[@christopherstube9473]

Thank you for going into all the little details of your kit. I had been thinking of going winter camping on my recumbent in the Bitter Root valley but had not seen how to fit all the pieces together. What you are doing makes lots of sense and i enjoyed your presentation.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Christopher! Happy bike (recumbent) packing!!

[@christopherstube9473]

@@simonablokeinthewoods The other bit that gets you respect was the care you took to leave no trace at the end. That is good woodsmanship.

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Now, this is more my style. On a bicycle! This video reminds me of one of the first I saw of yours. Moments of madness are very attractive. Is this a déjà vu?

[@JoeOsChannel]

My style also. Love doing self supported bicycle tripping like this.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Carolle! I seem to have a lot of deja vu moments!! 😂

[@johnfloyd4166]

Hope maggi your dog 🐕 OK as well.beautiful newfoundland. Yeah.😊❤take care out there.

[@jefflowe8803]

Simon, love your channel and vids i was curious if your ever gonna break out the canvas tent you made? Im very impressed with it.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jeff! Oh yes, it’ll be getting lots more use! 👍🏕

[@jefflowe8803]

Great cant wait

[@sudeep64ify]

You are really really talented. You can cycle, canoe, camp, and everything. Envious fan from India!

[@chriscaarnold]

I am a chef (or was for the last 20 years until a couple of weeks ago) I really like the effort you put into cooking in ultra lite camping conditions, that pork belly you cooked in the embers looked amazing.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Christopher! 👍

[@danandoliver3613]

Those poor forks....great video..love from Cardiff

[@joehodgson2815]

"In a moment of madness I bought..." ...yup, that's why my flat is stuffed full of (ironically, minimalist) stuff too :)

[@userbrentcarter]

Awesome video I really enjoyed watching. thank you for posting

[@larey12]

it's the packing up everything into a few small bags that I find most amazing.

[@ianslater3965]

Hi mate Happy new year to you and Maggie (and your family) thanks for all the vids Brill .. hope for plenty more informative stuff from you in 2020..

[@Cardnim]

A KONA!! Beautiful to see another old Joe Murray creation still going strong. I still ride my Lava Dome from the same year as your bike - is yours late 90’s? And is that the Caldera? What awesome machines still going strong 👍😎

[@norbertocoronel8885]

Veery nice video Man. Thanks very much.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Loved your video, especially your fold up stove and tent.

[@NovaDeb]

I agreee. Very interesting!

[@jayhaich3766]

enjoyable vids Simon...and all this at the back of your own garden ;-) Amazing

[@thizizliz]

I gasped when you said you had bought a stove, but oh my, the difference in weight & it folds down too! So handy. Happy New Year Simon, to you & your loved ones.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

That was fun! Thanks so much.

[@suchetadutta1570]

Your videos are totally refreshing.. And calming.. I see it before going to bed.. Thanks. It's like therapy. 💙💙💙

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

I feel the same way, It's one of the only channels where I watch some of the older videos👍😍😍😎😎. In truth I know what you mean. I subscribed to a lot of channels but this is one of the only one's I actually anticipate.

[@leuqarongam1384]

thangks for sharing your video mr. symon thumbs up keep it up take care🤣🤣🤣

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Wonderful inspiring video as always Simon. . Thank you so much. . and good on you for treating dear Maggie to a nice meal. That was very loving of you.

[@terry24281]

Maggie is a legend simon just like you love your adventurers mate 😁

[@MarkoCoomo]

Great vid as usual. When someone says they had cabin fever in 2019 .. little did we know! 😫😫 Thankfully I've not heard Boris mention any restrictions on bivvying in the woods! 😁

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I thought there were restrictions against getting out into the wilds. Whatever...

[@kenken-ss7jn]

Great great to watch and the end music love it :-)

[@tony636able]

Awesome video Simon. Thank you so very much for showing us that living doesn't need to be "complicated." What I really appreciated is how you explained each piece of the equipment you packed, why it was necessary, and the rewards of planning ahead of time before taking an excursion. With that in mind, in my humble opinion "the only people" who cannot appreciate this experience are the "living dead" because your video is a stark reminder of how we should uncomplicate and unclutter our minds, bodies, and souls. Once more, thank you so much for caring and sharing a portion of your adventures. A grateful viewer and fellow videographer.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Anthony! 👍

[@jazztoad54]

Enjoyed as always!! Nice portable wood stove and not overly expensive I suppose. Smart to ride in to a camping spot. Gotta make some of that Bannock with raisins, nuts and cinnamon, Yum.

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR VLOGS SIMON THAT HAS A VERY CALMING AND ANXIETY REDUCING EFFECT. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT BUT I JUST KNOW THAT WATCHING YOUR POSTS IS AN ANTIDOTE TO OUR HORRENDOUSLY MANIC AND STRESSFUL LIVES. GOD KNOWS IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE IN THE 20'S..........CHEERS MATE....

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@richlee509]

woods especially now all this has kicked off. Felt awful last weekend and these videos really did get me back firing on all cylinders.

[@DicnballzBitch]

Understatement of the decade so far my friend

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

@@DicnballzBitch I'm off to live in the woods, thanks to Simon's informative and instructive videos i believe I can do it....Our civilization is dying and so is the earth...thanks too us......Reset is not the word...

[@ExploringAndMe]

That heater is awesome

[@J0eBl0e]

That freeze-dried Fajita meal looks like it would be good as filling in a tortilla. Tortillas are great camping food, very compact.

[@johnfloyd4166]

Love your videos watched 4 I think..😊keep safe.john from scarborough hope your lass got well.❤

[@smokeybeargrillbbq3021]

I'm 46 and have never heard of Bannock. After watching your video, and seeing how you make it, I have now tried it myself and I'm addicted to it... 😂 Thanks for sharing this wonderful bread recipe...

[@TheAlpineProject]

Hey there Simon. Had never seen any of your channel before but I'm considering getting into this hot tent thing and found this video. Your video editing is well done, and it's nice to live vicariously through you from my desk here. Hopefully I can get out there more next year. Hope your Christmas was well and I wish you a happy new year

[@scottstocking6935]

I am in great admiration of your packing skills! Awesome video, Thanks for taking the time to do these, they really are inspirational!

[@johnfloyd4166]

My favourite bits are u cooking steak 😋.... barbecue having 🍺 beer..im gonna start camping out again 😀it's cool in rough weather 😊

[@Ondrej84]

That suspension fork shouldn't be compressed like that. It needs pumping up or stiffer coil spring. Or get it checked in a shop so you don't hurt yourself.

[@cgriggsiv]

I was actually thinking of the same thing but it could be just a very well used bike and I do mean a very well used

[@jasonwright5997]

That's a 20 year old Rock Shox SID. Ugggggg. Take that thing off and just put a rigid fork on there....

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

@Jason Wright Hahaha eagle eye! It’s done a few (thousand) miles that’s for sure!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yes, the fork needs air (badly!) but I lost my shock pump and didn’t get a chance to sort it before this ride - it just performed like rigid forks really.

[@denastever2110]

👍sweet!!!

[@matijazg5455]

Beautiful old Kona! Love it! The rest also, but the bike got me hooked right from the first scene!

[@petecusack1638]

I'm amazed you got all that stuff on your bike. That tent stove is awesome

[@rodh2168]

Hi Simon. Happy New Year to you. I was interested to see your new stove and was intrigued to see the stovepipe. Instead of sections it is one piece rolled one way for packing and rolled the other for use. Ingenious. Thanks for this as I go back to watching your new Cub.

[@cherylwevill9980]

Another great video Simon. Nice to see you biking. Tent and stove are awesome. Looking forward to more videos in 2020. Best wishes to you and your family in the New Year.

[@todaysworldjw]

WOW, hot tenting and cycle camping, what a combo! Who'd have thunk it... Great video :-)

[@geoffminter2927]

Less room taken up by a stove means more room for beer, win! Loving your channel Simon ✌️

[@thegroove2000]

Man I was thinking how the heck has he got all that gear on his bike. Brilliant.

[@Cactinaes]

Cabin fever healed by outdoors adventures. Great video as always.

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

Looking at this video once again because of my interest in tarps as a tent and the attractive theme presentation photo, I realized and can appreciate, the diversity and the novel way in which you approached filming the opening scenes of this video. And I love your videos. Trusting your knee is better!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Carolle, yes, all cleared up now. 👍😁

[@haroldcotten1840]

Great video brother from North Carolina in USA

[@starlingblack814]

Great video; you have opened my mind to light weight hot tent camping. I can hardly wait to put my own rig together. Thank you!

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Your packing is impressive. Nice work. Stove looks a bit thin but the exhaust stack is extremely clever. Double roll up function of that pipe is genius.

[@northwestolympics1630]

The scrambled eggs Mountain House is amazing with hot sauce! Started 2nd channel due to old one will get shut down from hunting photo I shared. Gotta be more careful than ever on tube..

[@Kathleen67.]

Incredible, just what I needed. Thank you.

[@jack1d1XB]

Could we please get these product links as UK items or at the least get equivalents as our economy needs reminding of it's ability to produce. Of course we don't have the same scale lanscape as America where upon you could camp in so many areas. However we could increase productivity and inventiveness of British producers of equipment and encourage more people to get involved in the great back bush experience. 🤠👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You make a very very good point! 👍

[@felixcat9318]

I can very highly recommend buying from Seek Outside whom are very good people to deal with. After watching this video and really liking Simon's choice of stove I emailed the manufacturer enquiring if they would sell me a non standard stove and some spare parts. They replied that they would and I phoned them and placed my very specific order last week and yesterday got an email to say that my order is inbound. I had already bought a 9 foot titanium stove pipe, fittings, dampers and a stove jack from Lite Outdoors, whom are also excellent to deal with and whose titanium products are top quality. Buying from US or Canadian companies is as easy as buying from the UK, and sometimes surprisingly faster! With both the above companies, prices and shipping was very reasonable and their products will outlive me, such is their high quality materials and construction. The cost of ownership reduces the longer you use and enjoy your high quality equipment, an owner mentioned in a video that their Hilleberg Tent was expensive at £550, but in 4 years of usage and enjoyment it works out to be really quite inexpensive! Another owner of that same model tent said that he was enjoying his 14th year of use, making the cost of ownership pennies! As the Americans say, with quality you buy once, cry once! Simon's well considered equipment selection has really helped me to make better informed decisions about my choices for which I am very appreciative.

[@peetsnort]

Extraordinary and to think all that shit folds up and is put on the bike. Fantastic. And managed to film it all in a very concise way. Well done

[@paramidge8935]

Here's a chap who's really worked his kit out! I'm going to follow some of those links for a lightweight motorbike set up for the TET. Thanks very much and keep up the good work.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

It looked like a fun trip, Simon. I really like that little stove the more I see it. Glad to hear Maggie and everyone are well and had good holidays. Here is hoping the coming year and new decade are more than kind to you. 🥂

[@stewardphotography3168]

I've been looking for a stove just like that I'm going to be ordering one this week can't wait to try it myself

[@Brooklynraised68]

Awesome I will do that one day for sure

[@Pwecko]

That sawing, chopping and scraping was almost musical.

[@stevend9124]

That stove is a perfect size for backpacking. Happy new year everybody 🍾🍾🍾🍾

[@clifficus]

Hi Simon, that stove is MAD, stunning little thing, and that stovepipe is pure genius, something from “the crash at Roswell where the metal returns to its original state, amazing, nice vid as usual, BTW happy belated New Year to you and yours, take care😃👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Cliff and happy new year to you!! 👍

[@johnm5385]

Love the tent and stove/heater. Great video. Subscribed

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks John! 👍

[@englishwoodsman]

Brilliant timing mate I am just about to pick my hot tent for Winter camping,,, Looking forward to seeing this 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hippyswift]

I also have one, they are extremely lightweight and a good material but mine ripped when was windy ☹️

[@englishwoodsman]

@@hippyswift the tent ripped

[@hippyswift]

@@englishwoodsman yeah, I had it up a few days and slackened off a bit, the center pole then slipped through the top-side :(

[@magicmike6517]

Myn Ripped in the similar situation and I was put off by trying to sort it out and didn't use it again and I use it as a footprint sheet 😖 I simply wouldn't recommend this product but I would say be at your own peril 😏 my own thought that I should have bought a canvas polish lavu but it is a heavyweight and you need to have the balls of a bison to carry it

[@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper]

Nice video , like the lightweight stove. Wondered about the the heat resistant cover for the flue hole in the tent, did you just make it with velcro strips round the edges to make it stay in place?. Just interested as I have a smokey hut as well, cheers👍

[@alexsmith-it3ou]

Hi Simon ,If you reverse the front two screwed rods that hold your stove together you end up with a flat stove top that you can put a large pot on. I have a stove like that and Ive found that the smallest baking tray from a house oven set fits under the legs and prevents them from sinking into the ground and it also gives you another shelf to keep food warm or to dry your wood. I hope this is of use to you. Keep them coming and all the best for 2020.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Alex! I’ve been playing around with the stove - good idea to reverse the front legs - I’ve also modified an old folding g wind shield to use as a base - currently remodelling the damper to make it more packable. 😁👍

[@alexsmith-it3ou]

I.ll look forward to seeing your mods to the stove.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Simon reminds me its never too late.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

For love?

[@drummingriffin]

Happy New Year to you and yours Simon. Thanks for letting us all tag along.

[@samstirling4279]

Loving the new stove, that so smart. And the chimney- very clever

[@bushlore21]

Impressive camp Simon!! Awesome tent and hot stove !! Great pickup, also a wonderful start into the new year! Nice to you out about, continue to exercise that knee 😃 Excellent vid- keep it coming !! 👊

[@aarondavies6823]

Loved this video. A lot. Has kept my spirits up and given me a glimmer of hope that maybe there are some adventures still to be had as winter looms here in Canada. All the best, Simon!

[@Randy-2468]

What I'd give to spend a winter in Canada!! Get out there my man 🤙

[@aarondavies6823]

@@Randy-2468 It sounds much more fun than it is! After about the 5th straight month of -20C and wind you start to wonder if the sun will ever come back.

[@bakupcpu]

Great video! Love the winter camping but temp are above 0 just had my first green Christmas in my life but I miss the snow and the dry and bitter cold of home! Happy new year to you as well!! Cheers from Latvia

[@nasanction]

4:27 It's amazing how easy it is to see a fresh cut like that, even from a distance. If trying to remain undetected, it's best to not leave signs someone is near and the cut will remain fresh for weeks. I've been a tarp guy, but I have to say, I like this hot tent. ;)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good advise! 👍

[@GeneralKahne9]

sweet set up w/ how you strapped all your kit to the bike, loving the videos & Happy New Year to you & yours from here in Norfolk, VA USA