Sweden Part 4. Stormy Wild Weather and our Final Wild Camp.

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

Simon with Andy, a great duo.

[@margueriterisley609]

“Swedish Andy” - classic ❤!!!

[@Darltornjacket]

One my favorite camping treats. Fried Apples....save bacon grease have apple peeled, cored and sliced...add apples to hot grease in pan, Once apples are a bit soft add brown sugar and cinnamon add to pancakes. Yum!!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Mmmmmmm!!! 😋👍

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you . Simon . A realy good watch , thank you for all the work you put into my entertainment . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@KentSurvival]

Excellent mate.. end of a chapter :) gonna have to speak soon about the next adventure! :)

[@mistymorning]

Oooh the suspense where will it be next . Scotland has some nice locks

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Right in brother! 😁🛶

[@davidhuxtable8918]

There are still some small secret hidden colonies of vikings living up on the islands up in those large scottish lochs!! Its most disconcerting to be enjoying the paddle up a nice long scottish loch until you spot longboat sails unfurling behinds you and dragonhead prows closing in on your position from all sides? Its no good trying to explain your reasons for being on their loch when you got a viking sword up yer left nostril? And rest of the scottish vikings are ransacking through both of yer canoes & taking away all of your eqpt? Being filmed stranded in a pair of y fronts on a scottish island may make good survival tv but it isnt a joke? For those who have been left on the island as longboats sail off with all of yer equipment & you 2 have got nosebleeds from having a viking sword tip rammed up yer noses? Cuz you both failed due to giggling to understands the ancient norwegian dialects The 1st time!? Arounds

[@counterdebate]

Simon knows a few good places in snowdonia!😎

[@counterdebate]

@@davidhuxtable8918 not a loch as such but had something similar happened to me in a pub in East London once!😃

[@craigpalmer347]

Great adventure lads thnx for sharing 🤙🤙👍👍👍

[@Intotheoutdoors69]

Great video Simon and you was allowed to sleep in as when Andy was ill he slept all day. Was tgat a dog I heard at 8.36 minutes 😁👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - it was my turn. 😂

[@rammur1]

Very nice video !

[@sshinwell]

Swedish Andy! Hilarous!

[@RyanSmith-nd9vr]

That was Andy on the packaging. Great video....will catch the others

[@WarrenKimpel]

The two of you have showed a nice trip , again thanks

[@leilamuller1886]

👍👍👏🏻👏🏻🤝🤝🙏🙏🥰🇦🇹 The Tandem of Simon, a Bloke in the woods and ,Kent survival. is 👍👍👍 Thank you 🙏🙏🇦🇹

[@stuartmccloud307]

Great series. Legends, both of you :)

[@ScoutLakai]

Awesome Part 4 Simon. Liker 204 here. haha...Really great to be able to share one's adventures with another. Makes it so much better, so as long as your pals that is.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - yeah, we had a couple of short trial trips in the UK just to be sure - for both our sakes!! 😂😂👍 Thanks brother!

[@ScoutLakai]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Good call. 👍🏼😆

[@thenanlife1141]

Love how you capture all the wildlife and beautiful scenery in your videos !

[@ВасилийГорьков-р4х]

Молодцы!😊

[@roryremenak1071]

Thanks so much to both of you for taking us along. Vicarious adventure is better than no adventure!

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Learned a lot watching this fine adventure of yours. I'm sure you were smiling during all that crazy weather, I know I would be.😉 What a great trip Simon, thank you so much for taking the time to film it and share it with us. Your an inspiration.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Kevin! Still smiling now! 😁

[@Lalunabreeze]

Love you guys..

[@mikaeleriksson9176]

Hi ! Mike here again. You picked the worst of all the lakes to paddel in and a little wrong season. In the fall you should be there with all the colours of the trees and the water is warm and you know you can paddle for weeks in the system and see the real beauty of the area. Hope to see you again in the area But after taking the advise and give a true picture of the beauty that it Hilda. Respectfully Mike 🇸🇪

[@upnorthaleutdirks8713]

Greatly enjoyed this, thru thick and thin,your in for life.

[@rejnokarl2514]

Stora Le is a fantastic wild (and large) lake in the west of Sweden. My mother spent many summers with her parents there as a child. Then my parents took me an my brother and sisters there when we grew up. Good fishing. It's been a while since I was there but these videos has inspired me to reconnect to these waters.

[@briancalkins8108]

Cheers Simon-another great video

[@mbrider56]

Fantastic videos Simon 🛶👌🏻⛺️

[@benhikescamps]

I’ve been glued to all four episodes of your Swedish adventure Simon! Thoroughly enjoyable and well made. What a great part of the world to adventure in too. Many thanks for sharing. ATB - Ben 👍

[@sarkybugger5009]

Four seasons in one day. They wrote a song about it. Nice one, Simon.

[@frednorman1]

We also heard that comment when we were in Scotland last fall

[@KimberlyGreen]

Loved the understated, spot-on comment about the hail "The hail's stopped. Although, they'll probably be more." LOL

[@KimberlyGreen]

And ... PS ... you need to put a tourniquet in that aid kit. With using an axe and saw, you could have a serious cut by accident. Get yourself a SWAT-T (www.amazon.co.uk/SWAT-T-Tourniquet-Orange/dp/B00MYG9YA0). Also, get yourself some Leukotape for blisters etc. (www.amazon.co.uk/BSN-Medical-BEI076168-Leukotape-Sports/dp/B000E59HXC/ )

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Kimberly! The hail was like a loyal dog - always close on our heels! Good advise with the tourniquet - although a cut through the femoral artery out there and it’s game over - tourniquet or not. 😬 Good to have one though!!! 👍 Loved the chilli Mac by the way - and the breakfast hash - really good chunky meals - actually looked like what they are, our dehydrated meals all look the same - mush!! 😂😂😂

[@maryvalent961]

Superb videos! Love the series!

[@markobrien5352]

Your bird at 2:36 is a white wagtail. I bet you see them in the UK, too.

[@danozeman26]

I've just binged all 4 videos. Looked a great trip!

[@SteveOutside]

loved it!... bloody awesome!

[@teresateddy1]

Your channel & Andy's are my fav outdoor channels so far. 'It's not about the journey, it's about the companion'.. 😍 u guys..

[@thenanlife1141]

Loved your Swedish adventures

[@jamescarryl9690]

Simon, I carry in my first aid pack Tampons kotex and super glue uses for deep wounds and burns. For 38 years I worked as maintenance then a so a stocker and sales associate in a store. When I was able to I be headed for the peace and Serinity of the woods and water. Stay safe in the woods

[@billyaitken1713]

James Carryl - I used to be a first aider in a meat works. If you get a knife cut in awkward spots like the skin on the edge of a nail bed then super glue is priceless for when you have to get on with life, rather than sit around feeling sorry about your boo-boo. 3M steri-strips ( paper stitches) are really good for knife slices & cuts once you stem the bleed (compression & elevation mainly) & clean the site up. Where superglue beats Steri-strips is that you have to keep steri-strips & the skin below them dry, otherwise they'll peel off- superglue stays good until you immerse the area in water for a long time.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

That was excellent.

[@counterdebate]

Looks like an brilliant place to go esp with friends, can't wait for your next outdoor excursion😎

[@trekkingturtle4157]

Great trip, thanks for sharing.

[@trekkingturtle4157]

Oh, bye the bye. There are people who ARE interested in the production side of the videos, cameras, setup, editing, and all that bumph. :)

[@rebeccabrown6179]

Glad to see Andy better!

[@1967AJB]

Nice little adventure pal.

[@williecollins5833]

Excellent watch from 1-4 ,thank you Simon,good to see Swedish Andy fought back and conquered,that's where i'm off to next,happy trails.

[@adriancaldwell]

Fantastic!

[@angelakm6753]

Brilliant!

[@frankthetank8179]

How fortunate you both are to have each other as friends. What a great adventure... Thanks...

[@ameno21]

Good series.

[@eddiekeylon323]

Amazing scenery, amazing weather, amazing photography. So sorry Andy got sick. What a grand adventure!!! Thanks so very much for your experience! Great videos. Truly enjoyable series. Very well done!!!

[@mrwes100]

Thanks to you, us yanks at my house now say bits and bobs 😂😂😂. I don’t know why you don’t have a million followers. Great content Simon, down to earth and very believable. Don’t change brother.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@GraysOutdoors]

Great adventure. I am sure that there are jealous viewers around the globe. That squeeze blue cheese counted good. Thanks for sharing

[@boutthere3374]

Finally! Someone has mentioned a mirror for eyes.Good vid.

[@willemdodgerford5782]

I don't know much about camping, but love your videos mate!

[@dwaynef5410]

I’m surprised you guys didn’t fish from the canoes using a drag line and spoons for trout? Trout makes a great supper!

[@denaredford6701]

Thank you for sharing your journey in Sweden . 🙂

[@billyaitken1713]

Savage headwind! The shot of you setting off with a following wind had you travelling off at about 10mph......got me thinking.....some bugger has to paddle back to collect that camera😜🙄❗️

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That’s the story of my life!! 😂😂😂

[@GrumpyGrunt]

"Swedish Andy" 🤣🤣🤣 Great adventure, guys. Thanks for taking us along for a final installment. I look forward to seeing more from both of you back in dreary, old England soon.

[@denaredford6701]

Now would have been a good time for the canvas tent with stove .🛶🇸🇪

[@Internationallegendtripper]

Great videos. I really enjoyed them. Great chemistry with you and Andy. You can really see yours and Andy's passion for bush crafting in these videos. I look forward to the next one

[@geographyinaction7814]

There is nothing wrong with a lie-in! Too many people base their outdoor pursuits on their watch, and the calendar; you're out there to enjoy it! Good on you! I will be sending you the book this week Simon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! Let me know about that ORP. 👍

[@mikebruce6234]

What a awesome trip. Amazing, thanks for sharing. One day....

[@steveqhanson6835]

Leaky boat, illness and impeding headwinds, what no bear in your mess kit? Nice trip Simon. Hope you had fun. I'm always impressed with the thought you put into your gear. I liked the dunkbag.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂 cheers Steve!

[@frstesiste7670]

Thanks for the Sweden-videoes, brings back a lot of memories. I've spend several weeks paddling in that area, but mostly later in the year and no snow so far. Stora Le is a nice lake, but it's one of the larger (if not the largest) in the area and you get more wind and waves compared to many of the smaller lakes. Renting canoes in Ed you don't have much choice without access to a car, but I've tried to keep to the smaller ones as much as possible. Many are connected and you can paddle for a week or more with only a few and fairly short portages.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great video Simon 👍. Pitty the weather there was arse. Bacon and pancakes , is all ways good. To lift the soul 😀😋😝

[@atjross]

Really enjoyed that... did that trip back in 2005 and loved it... these vids brought back many memories and a nudge to go back next year.

[@antcullimore3550]

Glad Andy came good. Just saying to each other, what an adventure. Back in the day the cinematography needed would involve a heap of cameras, film and people. Now experts like yourselves can give us, the spectators, a really involved view into your adventure. It makes me remember bush walks of the past. ehem .. distant past .. and think about just how good it is to get out in the big, wild outdoors. Now, where is my tent ?

[@dancartlidge5202]

Love seeing a couple blokes who know how to actually paddle a canoe!!! I'm no "snob", but I've paddled around enough sawgrass, alligators, and cat tails to know how to orchestrate a "J" stroke. Looked like an epic and enjoyable adventure....sorry that Andy fell ill, but glad he got back on his "fins" again!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Dan! 👍🛶

[@RC-pz5jz]

Liking the look of that hammock set up 🧐

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Good Lord man. Now the shops are out of O'boy again..! They hardly managed to recuperate from last times shopping spree!! 🤣 If you wanna see beavers you gave to travel a bit further north Im afraid. Nice series of videos Simon.👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂 Thanks mate! 👍

[@jfmaddocks]

Fantastic series. I really hoped you would have discussed your camera gear. Cheers from Ontario, Canada!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Thanks for sharing your adventure Simon I've loved every minute of it great stuff atvb jimmy 😎 😎

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Pure class video Simon! Memories for life and a buddy forever! Bloody brilliant! Thanks for sharing mate. Take care, Steve. 👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate!👍😁

[@thecarpentersarmsbbq7660]

Brilliant, really enjoyed the whole series, thank you so much. Only one thing, and apologies in advance but when you explained about your compartmented first aid kit I was rolling on the floor laughing. You said " Gloves and inflammation in the bottom". I can't think of anything worse to be suffering with when out bush crafting. I do hope you never have to use that section Simon. Cheers Rich

[@chrisrobson8540]

think that series was even better on the second watch shame i cant give you two likes

[@hank6887]

Definitely enjoy watching your videos, thanks

[@philipwallis5587]

Awesome..just awesome..thanks Simon and Andy for sharing your great adventure...Ginge and me have got this on our bucket list...it's a must..so glad that you both had an amazing time..👍👍🛶😀

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You’ll love it Phil! So will Ginge - stunning place and if timed right, very few other people about! Thanks for the tips on lake paddling too mate! 👍🛶😁

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

Good thing you didn't need to dress any gunshot wounds. Fun trip! Cool with the different weather. Good timing to avoid the mosquitoes.

[@abefrohman1759]

Mountain House and Bushcraft Box Wine is all a couple of lads need 👍😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂👍

[@higgsfieldinthefield9916]

Great post Lads, all the best.

[@philipw7557]

Nice one Simon great videos 4 seasons in 1 day pretty much. Awsome 👍👍😎🏕🚣‍♂️

[@marcomiceli1]

Great video Simon 🙂

[@ausoutback1162]

thankyou

[@dianejacklin4338]

Another wow video. Thank you for sharing

[@perebird]

A fitting finale and nice to think that it lived up to your expectations 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It was fantastic Stu - not sure I did it justice as Dave’s book did, but we had a lot of fun!

[@jasonobee9067]

Fantastic video to finish off (what looked like) a fantastic trip! Thanks for sharing mate

[@arcticwolfoutdooradventure5426]

How did this one slip by me ? I live just 1 hour from Store Le on the Norwiegan side and frequent Ed quite often .. Nice to see you in the "back garden"

[@Life-Outdoors-UK]

Not sure how someone can give a thumb down, maybe jealous they weren't there? Another great video, thanks for all your effort producing it. I don't know how you make the time.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 👍😁

[@brentweigelt]

Awesome Trip!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@nntimberwolf2197]

Thanks for sharing your great adventure!

[@adrianjones7293]

A truly delightful adventure. Thank you for sharing Simon 👍

[@alexpage7292]

Friends for life 👍🏻

[@andrewforrest8592]

Thank you Simon and Andy for your video's Adventures of Sweden Brilliant

[@darthchua]

Swedish Andy! 😂 😂 Awesome trip Simon, thanks for taking us along. Looks like you stocked up on hot chocolate too. 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - should keep me going for a week or so! 👍 cheers Derek!

[@billygoatfilms7531]

What a brilliant 4 episodes that was. I don’t normally comment on videos these days but just had to say how much I enjoyed these. Can’t believe there was a thumbs down, must be some miserable sod. I also watch Andy’s instalments as well, like to see the contrasting way you both put together these films. As you may well know Simon I’m a feeling a bit down these past few weeks but your films have certainly lifted my spirits somewhat. I know you don’t reply to comments, and with such a successful channel you would never have time to get out into the Great Outdoors if you did. So here’s a very well done to you both, I take my hat off to you 🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Mike! Great to hear from you and really glad you enjoyed the films - nothing quite like a paddle eh! Take care mate, Simon

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Fantastic trip!! Great video!

[@WiltshireMan]

Great series of videos Simon. I had the pleasure to spend some time in Sweden a few years ago and was able to drink water straight from the lake without filtering. A wonderful country. Sandy

[@ZXspectrum..]

The start was like a Pink Floyd track/video ! Awesome

[@NostalgicLink]

LOL that ending at 33:24! Skál!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😁☕️🍫

[@mickspain330]

Great video Simon, what a great adventure, thanks for sharing 👍

[@jellybean3731]

Lovely landscape.

[@woodlandsofscotland]

Excellent videos Simon, looking forward to the next one!

[@nopretribrapture2318]

Excellent adventurous informative vid, love the first aid kit,vitamins important too,some people don't agree but they've definitely helped my health improve a bit,love your kit,brill

[@colinbrown4008]

Epic adventure guys.

[@duskhunter3803]

Fantastic series. Such a shame we don’t have the same rights to roam in England like they do.

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

That's one of the best things about Norway too - as long as you're not infringing on cultivated land, or too close to habitation, go for it. Just don't make a fire between April 15th and September 15th, will make you very unpopular and incinerate you bank account.