Bushcraft Canoe Camp on the Secret Island. Wild Camp with Kent Survival.

In this video, I head to the secret island with Andy from Kent Survival for a bushcrafting wild canoe camp in a lean-to canoe tarp setup. We tuck in to an amazing beef stew and dumplings cooked by Andy in his dutch oven whilst enjoying the warmth and glow from our campfire, washed down with a few ales and a few laughs. In the morning we get stuck into a bit of spoon carving after hearty breakfast wraps. One of the objectives of the trip was to name the island, well, we sort of forgot (whether that was due to the ales, I’m couldn't say!) so its still just ‘secret island’! Thank you Andy for the top company and laughs!! Really hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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[@billybeck]

I can't begin to tell you, just how much your's and Andy's channels have helped me over the past few weeks. I've been suffering with ill health for some time, and not being able to get outdoors has been making me very depressed. Your wonderful films have really made me smile and got me out there (kind of). Thank you both so much. And happy adventuring 😊👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Matt! Really glad the videos are helping mate. Hope you’re able to get out and about soon!! Atvb, Simon

[@johnaitken4725]

In the same situation, Matt,. Andy and Simon are great for when you're down, totally positive and genuine fellas.

[@fourteencrows1244]

Hell's yea! Hope you two lads are feeling better..

[@billyaitken1713]

John Aitken - good surname...... what part of the world are you in? I grew up in Scotland but live in Australia now. You're a good man for putting positive remarks on the post of a struggling brother 👏👏👏👍

[@jackscott9081]

Matt Payne absolutely spot on

[@ge8448]

SPAM! My God I love it!!!!!!!

[@lynneagle4348]

Great video Simon! My mouth drooled over the brekky! Andy is a hoot! Spam!!! LynnXXX

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Lynn! He is! We had a good laugh, nice to just relax without the miles this time!

[@mariaotero5601]

Never heard Andy be so funny!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

He’s a funny chap!! 😁👍

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video Simon that spoon looked great nothing better than a good chilled night out with good company atvb jimmy 😎 😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jimmy! It was a lovely camp - much more relaxing than the last time!!

[@Antony_Jenner]

@20:18 Andy looks like he's carving a parsnip. 🤣🤣

[@SecondSince]

If you can't carve your own parsnip store bought is fine!

[@cindymitchell6719]

AWESOME!!!

[@shellyroyea948]

😂😂😂 Andy! You guys make a great team.

[@clauslindemann7191]

You are great individual, but perfect together! Keep them coming 👍

[@danozeman26]

Looks like you had a good laugh together. That's what it's all about!

[@earlhayes2969]

It doesn't get much better than that good food ,camping ,fire, Beer ,Friends Spam and Eggs next time thanks for Sharing Earl

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Earl! It was a great camp. Spam Island seems to be in the winning for a name! 😂

[@fraserwood8327]

Love the music

[@MSJERSwenson]

Missed your gondola bit the first time watching...lol...what a nutter hehe

[@silveric027]

Super video ça fait plaisir.

[@alwallsgrove3442]

Excellent work guys, looking forward to the next one. Al.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Al!

[@tazandtimswildadventures369]

Loving the breakfast wrap ,and what you slept in, like a tiny Vango Banshee ha ha

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - micro camping! 😁 Thanks guys!

[@j0llyroger889]

Another brilliant video, Really enjoyed watching.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! It was a good fun little trip.👍

[@nic.in.the.pacific5113]

You guys got the formula right on this one, loved it

[@RicardoMartinez-wq8wj]

I love that Burritos you made, it looks delicious also I think is a wonderfull video. Cheers from Monterrey, México.

[@mariaotero5601]

I love your channel and Andy as well!

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS carving looks fine to me and you had it when you needed it.

[@descattysBushcraftbydescattys]

Hi Simon Finally got around to watching the video...great video and company. Thanks for sharing...good to see Andy working lol

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha! It was good fun. Cheers mate!

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

That bag at 22:08: Om nom nom nom! Great mini adventure

[@mariaotero5601]

Awesome breakfast!

[@markreynolds3850]

Nice cooking and camp adventure.

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

A very chilled overnighter - ATB

[@marc3hawks]

Andy's Good night sounded like too many IPAs. It's all good!

[@jccoffey23]

Love your channels You guys rock

[@ColHatley]

You are a real hoot to watch, you always have fun an carry on. Thanks for sharing the video very enjoyable...ATB Von

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Von! Glad you enjoyed it! Atb, Simon

[@nomad211d]

Great video guys. Nice to see you both out together.

[@rodbennettakakampzite5448]

Nice buddy weekend! Looks like Andy did a really good job with that stew... dumplings sounds like a really tasty addition, gonna try them in my next pot this winter. Been spending a lot of time outdoors with a friend of the family (my wife's cousin's husband). He is a really good guy and its been real fun getting to know him better. He has access to a cabin in our local foothills and we are planning a rabbit hunt weekend and cooking said rabbits when the weather gets cooler. Keep these videos going, you have a keen eye and a gift for showing outdoor fun! Don't know what I will do once I finish watching all of yours...I guess I'll have to start watching Andy's...lol

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - Thanks Rod! Hope you have fun on your bunny pinging trip. 👍

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Good job some of us are old enough to get the cornetto song. Makes a change from humming the Hawaii 5 0 tune. love the all in one breakfast in a pan, and bung eggs in at the end. Thats been one of my tricks since the early 90s. Good bit of filming. Gary.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Gary! Had to be done! Geeeve eeet to meeeeee! 🛶

[@mariaotero5601]

Beautiful view!

[@marianschade7167]

You guys are so enjoyable to watch! just love watching you both.

[@MA-uu3sb]

Absolutely love seeing you and Andy together like that. What a good camaraderie you guys have. Awesome

[@shadowwarrior5307]

Fantastic vid guys, love it :)

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Really enjoyed this video. The food looked good. Be blessed and keep up the hard work

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@danlatimer4482]

what a life! nice

[@KentSurvival]

excellent mate :) soo glad you left in the cornetto song hahaha.. but wheres the sheep? look forward to the next one.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate! A thoroughly enjoyable camp - fantastic grub and excellent company!! The sheep footage was out of focus so I cut it, was funny though - the bushcraft bag hahaha!! Roll on the next one buddy! SPAM!!

[@WelshGallivanter]

Oi leave the sheep alone! 😂

[@jamessnapsphotographylowes2236]

Spam from Mrs Pam lol 😂

[@Rustyfingaz]

This duo remind me of Simon Pegg and nick frost lol great video and energy

[@yvonnewilliams2534]

The music track is the next level !!!!!!! Thank you for all that you do teaching us...bringing us along, God bless you !!!

[@darenkent6987]

Great video guys 👍👍👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Daren!

[@harishprema3969]

Great video !!

[@82ogo]

thanks! nice tip Andy~

[@dewijos1]

Nice one chaps !!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks William!

[@redsquirrelrichard8780]

I can almost taste it

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you . Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@bigjohnsbushcraft3540]

Awesome video as always buddy atb John

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers John!

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Awesome 👍👍👍🥓🍳

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jonas!

[@billyaitken1713]

😍 Loved it!! You pair are an absolute crack-up together!! (Shame Andy got ill when you went to Sweden). My fave two British KZbinrs...you really produced the goods on this one. The shelter with the kayak was a great improvisation. Thanks to both of you for providing great content & positive messages to all those struggling along with life at the moment, you make a great difference & entertain so many of us around the world👍👏👏👏❗️

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! Andy and I need to organise another trip when this virus/lockdown eases! 👍🏕🔥🛶😁

[@crissdamage666]

Allowing Andy, a man of Kent, to make dumplings in Norfolk! As a Norfolk boy I am not sure what to make of that! Sacrilege maybe? Hope they were tasty Simon. ATB Criss

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

They weren’t bad, for a Kentish effort! 😂😂😂

[@HermanScheurwater]

The best cooking program ever.👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - thank you! Simon and Andy’s cooking show!

[@nicolejeanne]

Belle cuisine de plein air , belle partie de canotage , et beaux cygnes . Beautifull swans . 🪵🦢🦢🛶🍲🤗👍

[@moralcompass8457]

Andy never lets me down with the culinary skills

[@PD-ul4ve]

well done.......

[@jakesako]

Next time send a breakfast wrap down to me in Australia 😀 they looked GOOD ! 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

They were good! I think I need to diet after that weekend! 😁

[@jamesellsworth9673]

There is so much to enjoy on this video! You and Andy make good companions. Your videography and editing on this one are EXCELLENT! With two Bushcrafters, we get twice the tips. Thanks.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you James! He’s a top bloke - great company! Atb, Simon

[@WelshGallivanter]

Nicely done mate, great edit 👍🏼

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy!

[@LittleBird777]

Loved this Simon, comforting to watch with a poorly cold, great food and location helps me feel better :) , in my lovely native Norfolk, haha looked like you had fun too with Andy.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Georgina! It was a great camp, lots of laughs, good food, good company! Hope you feel better soon! Simon.

[@LittleBird777]

Simon, a bloke in the woods Thanks Simon

[@philclark6250]

Caveman grunts whilst eating food is the international sign of a good meal,less kidney infestation obviously,good vid btw,always enjoy em 😁

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - cheers Phil!

[@lauriebloggs8391]

You guys have done it again, just bliss, and...……………. SPAMS OFF!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - it nearly made an appearance for lunch! Next time!!

[@evanrobertson9174]

Nice one

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Enjoyed the video as always and nice to see a friend out with you , stew and breakfast by the fire looked amazing I am sure it was not spam lol , will look for Andy's channel best wishes :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jackie! The food was really good - diet time now haha! Andys video is great - some great ‘behind the scenes’ clips! He captured the essence of the trip beautifully!

[@PillSharks]

Me and a good mate wild camped on Denny island which is in the top part of the Bristol Channel to raise money for 2 charities, we both slept under the small boat which we used to row between the work boat which took us out and the island.. It was January and we really shouldn't of gone but the pressure was on so we went, we had 5 days and night of 70 to 80 mph winds and bitter cold nights and days.. One night the tides were up and the seas were crashing into the island and sending spray over the island and pounding our upturned boat! It was a brilliant experience but not one I'd do again in a hurry.. lol Luckily the day we were due to be picked up the weather calmed down and we made it home safe.. Another great video..

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Man, that sounds like you had a real challenge!! Well done and especially for seeing it through - I bet you raised a fortune! Good on ya!

[@PillSharks]

Simon, a bloke in the woods a couple of grand from memory, to be honest we didn't really have any choice but to see it through once on the island as we couldn't get off!

[@axerxes3981]

Simon.. what a delightful friend, Andy is! i enjoy his channel too... almost as much as yours. Glad to see you two are such good friends. Best wishes.... and thanks for sharing. Ax

[@trekkingturtle4157]

Very enjoyable, nice canoe camp. Hmmm, decision time Andy or Maggie? (no contest ... MAGGIE) Andy can "paddle his own canoe" (sort of). LOL

[@ltxoutdoors4097]

Congrats on your 100.000 members!! Can you please do a review on light Folding chairs ?? My old Bones need them !! Please !! thanks ! Love following Your Videos !!

[@timypp2894]

As you do, start with coffee , breakfast and then polishing a bit of wood in the morning. Nice spoon.

[@lano1492]

👏👏👏⛺

[@victorcouwenbergh8892]

Watching this and Kent Survival´s ¨Making Off¨ put a smile on my face!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Victor!

[@gordonmiller4439]

Kent sure can 'throw down' with the Dutch oven grub ( ;-) I know, I know, I just had to go there to make Andy feel at home. If he changed his channel name to Andy Survival, most would get his name right ;-) ) lol. Outstanding 'Voyageurs' camp with a bit of relaxing spoon carving and fellowship, Simon! Thanks for sharing.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - cheers Gordon! It was a great camp - great, comfort grub, fantastic company, loads of laughs and a couple of ales! Glad you enjoyed it too! Atb, Simon

[@mariaotero5601]

Awesome to see you guys together 😊!

[@nickdaniel2331]

Great video, Simon. I really enjoy seeing you guys having a laugh and enjoying the wilderness. Thank you

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Nick! 😁👍

[@alexmorgan3435]

Definitely turning into a cookery channel.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - Yes, getting a bit like that - I’ll try to rein it in!

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@simonablokeinthewoods ;@) No bad thing.

[@darthchua]

Fantastic video, the food looks awesome! Soon there'll be a new channel "Two great blokes in the woods!" Thanks for using my little tune. P. S: the OCD in me approves of your packing. 😁

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I almost get as much pleasure out of the packing for a trip as the trip itself - everything organised in its rightful place! Thanks Derek and thanks for the use of the tune - I hope Forest would approve!

[@darthchua]

@@simonablokeinthewoods hahaha.. I'm sure Forrest approve it, he loves being out in the woods. 👍

[@Voodoo_Ray]

Another cracking video Simon thank you. Making me all the more eager to get well and get out again.

[@ross5961]

get well soon brother!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy! Hope you feel better soon! Atb, Simon

[@Voodoo_Ray]

Thanks guys...may take a bit of time...I have some mental health issues

[@ross5961]

@@Voodoo_Ray If its anything to do with anxiety depression or panic disorders please watch the videos tagged by #showmeyoursteak, they belong to the show me your steak challenge Haze outdoors started, it is a breath of fresh air to hear the guys we watch and look up to in the outdoors youtube community to open up about mens and well mental health in general.

[@Voodoo_Ray]

@@ross5961 I've been watching. I have PTSD

[@Biogas_Bulgaria]

You make a good colaboration! Nice trip!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@thomwaldabenteuer]

Hi Simon. Another great video and delicous food 😋😁 Thank you for this wonderful film. Best regards Thom ✌🏼

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Thom!

[@davidpercival4016]

OMG those breakfast wraps look amazing!!

[@dianejacklin4338]

Another great video of your trip to the secret island. The stew and breakfast looked tasty. Well done.

[@MrRamyourcar]

Looks like yall had fun bud. Cheers from texas. Rock on

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Tim!

[@green123o4]

Great video, loved seeing you two back together and exploring again 😄

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! It was a great, relaxed trip, good food and good company. Cheers, Simon

[@donpatterson136]

I'm a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying your videos. I look forward to your adventures coming up.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Don and thank you for the sub! Some good trips in the pipeline for this year! 😁

[@paulannable3734]

Ah that was great. I found your channel after stumbling across Andy’s. I’ve just finished a night shift where your Norfolk path walk and the tandem ride with your lad kept me company. During the last few years I’ve sadly lost both my best ‘sitting beside some burning wood’ buddies. Lovely to watch you enjoying the same. All the best Paul

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Paul! Glad you enjoyed the videos - hopefully be another one with Andy coming up soonish. 👍

[@2manysigns]

Thanks for the smiles man !

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Geoffrey!

[@carlmarsteller8649]

Great camp looked like a lot of fun.. Did I here a Monte Python reference? spam....lol Carl

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - Yes, it’s becoming a theme when Andy and I get together! 😂😂

[@bgtrev]

Dutch oven cooking, you cannot beat it, we have a wooden tripod over our fire pit where we use our dutch oven constantly even during our winter (-16 C at present) makes lovely bread. Enjoyable video again, good to see people enjoying themselves without the need of a mobile phone in their hand! The outdoors, you cannot better it.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

There is something about food cooked in one isn’t there! I’ve baked bread in mine too, except for a little scorching on the bottom (my fault!) it was perfect! Cheers, Simon

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Another great video, planning a canoe trip soon, not an overnight one but a post Christmas blow out the cobwebs one.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Can’t beat a chilly post Christmas paddle! While everybody is still rolling about on the floor in a food induced spasm, nursing sore heads - you’ll have the waterways to yerself!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

That was a good time Simon. I really enjoyed that Looking forward to the next one

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you matey! It was good fun!

[@blobconk1]

Yet another excellent film Simon, is there a follow up telling the tale of why it wasn’t a rabbit stew? My votes for ‘Spam Island’!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers David! Forgot to elaborate on that one haha! I’ll leave it up your imagination! Cheers, Simon

[@andrewjohnson9815]

Always get so excited when a new vid comes out and always so amazed by them all.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Andy! Appreciate it mate!

[@chriss.4258]

Looking good guys. I came over from Jason shoutout.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hi Chris and welcome! It was very generous of Jason to give me that shout out, meant a lot to me - he’s been an inspiration to me over the years!! Thanks for stopping by! Simon

[@randal1470]

Fantastic, thanks for that lovely video!

[@BruceBurkhalter]

Thanks Simon, your canoe camping videos always manage to bring a mellow attitude and relaxed smile to my face. And for me that's the point of canoe camping in the first place. Some folks always want to make a race of it...how many miles can we make by sunset...set up camp by head lamp, break before dawn and race again. I like to leave the rats to race at the day job.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Me too Bruce! For me, canoeing is about tranquility and relaxation! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Atb, Simon

[@KilldeerSurvival]

It's so cool watching your video after watching Andy's. You guys had sooo much food! Andy says he going to go on a diet after that camping trip. LOL. Love the video and God Bless.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - me too! Red meat overdose!! Love Andys take on the camp. Atb.

[@bees8130]

I had so much fun watching you two blokes on an island laughing and goofing around! No hayfeaver, no diving for cameras, no paddeling around to find a place to rest your heads... I loved it, seams a new dream-team is born 😉

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Bee! It was a much more relaxing trip - I made sure my GoPro was secured to the canoe with a lanyard - no way I was going in after it at this time of year haha! Cheers!

[@rasmuskjemsvester7577]

Uuuuhh Boy, a New Bloke in The Woods video:) yes please:)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - cheers! 😁

[@neilbland1701]

Thanks to Andy and Simon for this awesome vlog, really enjoyed it, so uplifting too. Am still catching up with your Vlogs Simon, everyone I watch, they get a "Thumbs Up" for the cause :-) Take care, all best to you and family, regards, Neil.

[@kapegede]

Very soothing. Had camping like this for decades now. I'm looking forward to the next spring.

[@michaelmasters6028]

You remind me so much of my Uncle