Overnight Wild Canoe Camp. Homemade Canvas Baker Tent. Steak and Chips.

In this video, I head off in the canoe with my faithful dog Maggie for a bushcraft wild camp in my homemade canvas baker campfire tent. After paddling to our secluded riverside spot for the night, I set up camp, collect and prepare firewood, collect and purify water and settle down for the evening around the campfire. A hearty dinner of steak, chips and mushroom and a couple of my favourite hot chocolates complete the evening. Morning brings beautiful sunshine and a breakfast of bacon and eggs before packing away and heading off back down the river.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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[@bugnfront]

I am at high altitude Colorado Rocky Mountains. The wind is so bad from a snow front coming in. We can not set a tent up....so bedded down in our van. Can't enjoy the tent so do the next best thing...watch Simon do it!.....Simon, may your feet be sure on the trail and your campfire warm at night...you did another great vid!

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

The fact Simon ate the mangled egg and have sweet Maggie the intact one ☝️ shows how kind his soul is

[@andrewwilson7285]

Just wanted to say a big thanks to you Simon on behalf of myself and my son Toby (aged 6). We found your channel during these testing times we’re in with Covid and it is the highlight of our day watching. Especially with children during these times mental health is a massive factor and it’s content like yours which has certainly made this whole experience bearable. We watched one recently with you and Tom and Toby said it’s inspired him to want to do things you guys do with me which is fantastic. Please keep up the great content. Ps. He’d love a shout out on your next vid, we are so proud of how he’s cooed during this time so it would mean so much to him. Cheers Andy Wilson & Toby.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Andy! Hopefully things will start to ease a bit over the next few weeks and months and you and Toby can get out and have some adventures! Say hi to him from me! Keep well, Simon

[@DWayNana]

So enjoyable to see a man and his dog camping. Sharp looking tent. Thanks for all you do to entertain us all. With love and respect from Minnesota, USA ❤

[@NavyDan]

That is excellent custom canvas work Simon. That takes a lot of talent, layout planning and skill. WOW!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@hooters28]

Simon that was a fantastic video. Thank you for doing these for us all to watch. It warms the heart and soul to see man and his dog out in the woods enjoying life as it should be. I wish you all the very best with the channel. Cheers. Roger Henderson.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Roger! 👍

[@paulorhazelanderson921]

Love it when Maggie is with you!!!

[@terry7907]

Always great to see Maggie.

[@MHarenArt]

Loved your opening today gliding down the river. So pretty and pleasant! That tent is the BOMB!!!! A mouthwatering meal!!! Your photography, choice of scenes to feature and editing is excellent, making your video exceptionally nice to watch! Thanks Simon for a great share!! Hi Maggie! Cheers!

[@newlife155]

For those of us unable to match your talents in tent making theres a unit called Backwoods Bungalow 2 , someone might like that style of tent. Your steak cook is officially called reverse sear, athome you can heat the steak up in the oven at a low temp till you get the internal temp you want and then expose it to a raging heat to get the outside crust you like.. good stuff.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That’s exactly what I do at home! 😁👍 The Backwoods Bungalow by OneTigris is a decent little tent - I’ve got one to try out -watch this space! 😁👍

[@galty02]

Love this show. I’m an Irishman living in Australia since age 21 . Lived in England before that and travelled over and back as a kid to visit my cousins . Now 55 years old and sitting around during the pandemic. I have watched heaps of your shows now . Great to see the nature side of the English country again . The city of oxford is very dear to me growing up where my cousins live and it was a lot smaller then . We were a stones throw from the bush and great fun every summer . Great home built canoe . I started out also as carpenter joiner and my boss who was very creative and I always planned to make our own also .but time got away from us and I left Ireland to see the world . Great show thanks again

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Gerard -glad the videos bring back some good memories. 👍

[@jamesfleming555]

Good one. I really like that tent that you made. Save that it didn't rain, you showed why it's a classic. I watched you sew it, but I still can't believe it. Good show Simon...and Maggie.

[@mons2000]

Even before the video is starting I just know this is going to be great! Love your and Maggie's adventures.

[@ianderbyshire384]

As usual I'm six months late, but wow a great vid. The tent looks of commercial quality, probably even better. with hidden detailing. That meal would be mega expensive in some pretentious gastro pub, served on some odd piece of rock or something equally ridiculous. When prepared on an open fire and eaten in the glooming after a busy, fulfilling and calming day, totally priceless. Thanks Ian

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I’ve heard a pub somewhere in the uk, where they serve food in a welly boot! 🙄 Cheers Ian. 👍

[@barryconway]

I had some things in mind to say about your production quality, your personal qualities, the way you manage to share and inspire with your obvious love of being in the outdoors, the way you seek out, use and demonstrate quality gear, but meh... TL:DR it’s better than Telly mate. Ta.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂👍

[@dougbrown479]

Best camping show ever.

[@counterdebate]

Your own Secret island... you lucky lucky man!😀

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - if only! 👍🛶

[@johnjohnson8448]

Dam right brother, its all about knowing where to look. A think you need a bigger plate.

[@brookeggleston9314]

@@johnjohnson8448 Yeah, he does need a bigger plate if he's going to eat a steak like that one! And did you see the size of that mushroom?!? Simon, you don't need a bigger plate, you need a *tray!*

[@chiphungerford]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@jerriadrianimachado4964]

Simon + dog +natureza = vídeo show Um forte abraço do Brasil

[@powermonger9090]

What great spot to camp in, your tent blends in well to the surroundings, a place your sit at for days drinking tea and watch the day go by. Now I know where my Oztent design was inspired from, 1800s fur traders.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

That foldable pan is a Bobby dazzler 👍 and you've done a great job on the Baker tent 👍. Nice one

[@ArbeitenZeit]

What a terrific tent, and how good to see Maggie in her prime. A beautifully edited piece.

[@chadjazeera9960]

Your baker tent build inspired me to make a rucksack. Thank you! Great channel! Cheers! 🏞🌳🌲💚

[@alanthreadgill1862]

From across the pond. I want one ! My favorite set-up at the moment is my OT 2.0 in summer. It can't compare with that set-up! I'm your bigest fan hear in the USA Simon

[@RJ-er3gv]

Nothing like a peaceful paddle up a small stream. MMM Love your tent and canoe very nice quality. Maggie lucky girl steak with her dinner.

[@Tom_Bee_]

I liked the woodcutting edit. There was a real rhythm to it. You certainly saw like a man who can saw all day if needed.

[@markforde3103]

Lovely trip,i suspect you wont have to wait long to give the Baker a thorough wet weather test as this is the British Isles after all.Betting it will out-perform any nylon pod/wigwam system.

[@IamNasman]

Your doggy is very good, if I put steak to warm up like that by my pooch, I’d be having mushroom and chips for tea!

[@pauloffthewall6367]

To make your own camping equipment and use it well must be very satisfying brilliant mam cheers 🔥

[@JohnHill-v6q]

Always a pleasure love Maggie unable to do what you are doing because caring for others so please carry on doing what you do God bless 👍

[@BulldogBadger]

With each and every video I am always dumbfounded with the production quality of your content, the amount and quality of your kit, and your bushcraft skills! And of course how amazing Maggie is 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!! 👍

[@brukse3364]

Definitely a full video of the tent alone is needed that's awesome you made it yourself top bloke

[@brukse3364]

Never mind I found it 😂😂

[@saraskold9631]

Great video love the tent you did a great job of sewing it up!

[@sheilaholland4974]

Love your videos, your canoe, and I love your pal Maggie, too. Thanks for everything you do!

[@joecola6487]

Great design ! Must have been such a experience enjoying your hard work ...,very satisfying 😁

[@denystanguay8685]

Très beau et bon vidéo, et toutes mes félicitations pour ta tente; pour moi, elle est exceptionnelle.... Tu as aussi un très bel emplacement pour du camping. Encore Bravo, et Merci pour le partage.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Merci Denys!

[@bugnfront]

Oui ami, et bon!!

[@Timmothy2012]

So that method of cooking with the steak in the culinary world is called a reverse sear, also I really liked that spice pouch.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Timmothy! 👍

[@cheryl4860]

That is the most beautiful canoe I've ever seen!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Cheryl! 😁🛶

[@cheryl4860]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Where'd you find such a beautiful canoe?

[@chrisslagter3552]

The hot chocolate was just a happy coincidence.... What you were craving, was water. Of the three macro nutrients (fats, protein, and carbohydrates), protein requires the greatest amount of water to digest. Make sure you have a ready supply of potable water when consuming a lot of protein. As always, loved the video...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Chris - yes, thirsty work eating a steak! Water was in plentiful supply on this trip. 👍💦

[@gingerclark8673]

Looks like a beautiful place to camp. Calming and relaxing.

[@lano1492]

Great tent !!

[@deadliftyournan3293]

Only just discovered your channel. What a treat your videos are for the soul.

[@timothygodfrey4950]

I am so glad to find someone with enough sense to make a tent with a floor.

[@Aby7799]

I come here(ur channel) often to 🧘‍♀️meditate, So peaceful and calm.

[@minasaidi9351]

You work hard and you deserve it enjoy your night I like your light Is a old light

[@generationyoutube7104]

What a nice tent and what a lovely dog.

[@maryvalent961]

Always a joy, Simon. Your love of what you do is contagious! Be well!

[@mikebass3721]

Thank you for making the effort and taking the time to bring us along with you. For those of us that can't get out there quite so often , the lack of your filming would be a great loss to us all

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mike! 👍

[@charlesshankle3178]

The tradeoff of weight in thw interest of warmth and longevity make this tent worthwhile. I would trust a tent like this in the backcountry a lot more than the expensive tents sold now

[@robertmacpherson9433]

Gosh Simon what a kindrid spirit a dog camping. I have only just discovered your channel so good to watch.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Robert! 👍

[@bobhoye5951]

I'll add to your instructive blog. Yes--the Baker is a heavy tent, but it really works in front of a nice fire. And part of the gear when flat-water canoeing. I bought one from "Duluth Packs" along with some very nice canvas canoe packs. In the 1980s, I took off on white water canoeing. Which soon led to flat water with a down-river race boat. Made by Chestnut in New Brunswick it was an 18-foot wood canvas beauty. Gorgeous lines with an amazing hull speed. The whole kit including the "Baker" and "Duluth" packs went together very comfortably. Keep the open side up.

[@Otis010707]

Simon, I LOVE the Baker tent! Really takes me back to my days as a Boy Scout! Bill Doyle

[@Occupuyourspine]

I dig baker tents and had one custom made not as nice as yers this is the best I have seen 🤠

[@brianwofford3831]

Thanks for the video. I am enjoying this one for the second time.

[@chrisponsano4378]

Watched this 3x. Still fun!

[@chrisrobson8540]

An absolute pleasure to watch. Thanks

[@jaypadulchick1355]

I've only seen a Baker tent sketched in old Boy Scout handbooks. Very nice!

[@deanspencer13]

Entertainment while I had breakfast.. very good 👍

[@robvicsp75dance]

Superb video Simon tent is quality star of the show is you delivery is awesome, the great outdoors.

[@chewituphard9734]

what an amazing tent.

[@willmur54]

Lovely tent and beautiful canoe,thanks great relaxing video.

[@pcfhotsauce8568]

Roots became because of Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

And for that, I am honoured and eternally grateful my friend! 😁👍

[@lancewalker6067]

That’s fantastic. Gives me great ideas for modification. Well done.👍

[@bendemon5490]

You have a great times!!Enjoy.....nicely

[@gregbueta2079]

I enjoyed this video, love that tent, I enjoy camping near body of water, very relaxing.

[@briansimpkins985]

Absolutely love that tent n set up

[@gadgethunter5732]

you need to get this tent into production . Well done.

[@paul2466]

The Baker tent would be a really nice car camping option too

[@markcummings6856]

What an enjoyable video! Thanks for sharing.

[@trinovantian1]

Just perfect.

[@abefrohman1759]

You did a fabulous job Simon.

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Great camp and very nice tent build! Thanks for sharing!

[@steve-deltasdad3906]

a man and his dog, a piece of canvas and half a cow, what more could you ask for - loved it, so simple 😁

[@darrenspeed6854]

Another excellent video. Thank you.

[@teej008]

Maggie must have the patience of a saint. The steak on show like that :)

[@NoOne-ul5fb]

The steak looked perfect. The potato chips perfect. Now the mushroom needs some work. One large pat of butter, one garlic clove crushed, one teaspoon Soy sauce, two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce and a little black pepper. Cook stem side down in covered pan for 5 minutes or so if fire is like video fire, flip over and finish cooking uncovered until the sauces caramelizes on the mushroom. Love the tent, I have a similar style, just smaller. After seeing yours I wish mine was bigger.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That sounds delicious! 😋

[@tomasmalmros6091]

What a lovely video. And The tent. What craftmanship. And of course the Princess of the water and woods. Sorry i havent commented for a while. Im in a bad state mentaly. Best regards from sweden

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Tomas! I hope you feel better soon my friend. 👍

[@Occupuyourspine]

dem side panels good idea mister 🤠

[@sherry866]

Best tent ever and best video as well. Luv the pup🐅🐾♥️♥️♥️

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 👍

[@stevewright210]

That Baker tent looks fantastic, really enjoying your videos, keep them coming

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Steve! 👍

[@davelynoutdoors6654]

Brilliant video Simon, you’ve made an awesome job of that tent thanks for sharing

[@miffyonabike]

Fantastic tent - great to see you using it. Lovely video, especially with beautiful Maggie playing such a large part. Thanks for all your marvellous videos.

[@lesduenas9000]

I'm jealous of Maggie.

[@crickettgreen2670]

You did a great job on the tent. I like some of you modern touches.

[@mrwilliams.65]

Great Video, tent and what a lovely dog Maggie is

[@Nigglebaun]

I love your tent.

[@starlingblack814]

I really enjoy your videos from the high deserts of southwestern USA.

[@lano1492]

Hey simon simon hope you well , is quite nice I'm watching Maggie for the first time actually sweet dog . 🙏🌠

[@daveyboy174]

03.30am and now I want steak and chips, thanks Simon. 😁

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Newfie? Mine would be out of the canoe chasing down all birds, splashing about, landing me and the overturned canoe in the drink. You are a good guardian feeding Maggie first and the best.

[@Romin.777]

Hi Simon, That tent is awesome. You are quite the handyman. Gonna look for the make videos. Cheers.

[@MelanieSawyerForager]

That tent is EPIC

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Melanie! 🏕😁

[@joroyle8108]

Love the tent

[@andy.greaves]

Loving the tent, I need to watch the construction video now. As always great video!

[@simonwilson6386]

Excellent great chill out vid, thanks 👏🙂

[@jellybean3731]

Your humble paraffin lantern brought back so many memories... Thoroughly enjoyed the video, made me chuckle when I heard the pleasant pheasants early morning alarm call. Happy days Simon : )

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I love the sound of pheasants too (so does Maggie, but for different reasons!!) 😂

[@03bonneville]

Outstanding job on the baker tent!

[@papabear9328]

You sorely need playlists😁

[@pacediver2594]

A classic great setup looks great