Winter Wild Camp in a Polish Canvas Laavu. Tent Heater Wood Stove. Hot Tent. Canoe Camping.

[@sosteve9113]

Merry Christmas Simon and everyone who reads this

[@henrymoreland8719]

thanks fella, right back at ya.

[@stuart6347]

Merry Christmas 🙌🏻

[@xaraxania]

Merry Christmas

[@garynolan5240]

And many happy returns ☮️🎄

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

And a very merry Christmas to you too mate!

[@bridgetmarden3345]

God i miss Maggie. I love that I can rewatch these videos to see her, she is beautiful, RIP sweet girl 😢

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

👌 Who else just arrived and hit the Like button as the video started?

[@shortiebae152]

🙋‍♀️

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Me😂😂😂

[@MadGingerCat]

Me - always do.

[@ushillbillies]

EVERY TIME !!!

[@anneli1735]

Yesssssssssss

[@johnkowalchuk1028]

As a Canadian paddler, I applaud your stripper canoe and the fact you are kneeling while paddling.

[@davidkidwell736]

Tell the Queen to get this guy an MBE, he's a treasure to the U.K.!

[@Destinationwhere-yt]

Man goes camping with dog and great food. Love it. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rkf2746]

Who else thinks that Maggie should have her own channel?🤗🐕

[@martasztahura934]

Wow it is a Christmas video.. Iike it very much..the dog is so sweet...and you are amazing,Simon you have the most beautiful smile in your eyes...i am grandma,do not be worry...it is the truth😍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Marta! 😊

[@AmerigoMagellan]

25:25 Breathtaking shot! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@JohnRead-kx9hb]

The way you treat your dog shows what a caring man you are.

[@daltonburgener9503]

just want to say what a good and kind dog owner. this dog obviously has zero problem sleeping in weather like this but he still took up the gear space to bring a blanket what a chad

[@tiggszx9r67]

Maggie - tents up, I’m in!!! Brilliant 🤣🤣

[@MrSuperGeekster]

I love how this man eats the spam with his potatoes and onion and gives chicken to his dog hahaha true love :)

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

When ya dropped the beans in there I starting nodding and I said out loud “ mmm now that’s a meal “ Hahaha bless ya bro Love ya lots

[@gourdarchibald6588]

I should have a word with your Butcher, those Sausages were Chipolatas, nowhere near big enough for that Ketchup! I make Corned Beef Hash when the wife is on a late shift and find stirring in a small can of chopped tomatos before the beans helps clean the pan and makes the dish less dry / claggy in the mouth. If you add the chilli sauce with the toms and stir in, that also helps make it better somehow. Have you tried making a corned beef pie? Use left over mash mixed with the beef and fried onion (no beans) and bake as a pie in shop bought pastry, cold, cut into slices, it makes a great way of getting red or brown sauce into your mouth without a spoon!

[@Mote.]

Nice lantern

[@harefieldscraftcider256]

My ten year old son thought the dogs dinner looked more appetising than your, made me laugh out loud, I was thinking the same. Your camp culinary choices do seem a little 1970s boy Scout. Thanks for the video.

[@whipplefish3259]

Wednesday is my new favorite day

[@Lalunabreeze]

Your dog IS BIG. IN THE 🛶 she looked like a person with a fur coat on. lol. Pretty cute❤😊

[@syncrosimon]

It’s Christmas and there is something decent to watch?, it can only be Simon a Bloke in the Woods, thank you Simon.

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

And Maggie

[@gj7685]

Nice to see Maggie good video 👍

[@jaymac5547]

Great video...we love seeing Maggie, she's gorgeous!!

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

There you are.....woop, zap, ..a beautiful cedar canoe out of nowhere. It must be Christmas ...and not a Christmas 🎄⛄ in sight (site). Holding my breath to see what you will be spoiling us with, (doing) this year. Love this tent. 🍺🍺. 🍻.

[@tuathadenan]

Wow that sunrise was stunning.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I don't think that rooster pheasant was too happy you woke him up😅 Always a pleasure 👍 Great video

[@KentSurvival]

Nice one mate, outstaging me like that! i dunno lol maggie didnt look too impressed in the tinsel at the end haha

[@haitolawrence5986]

Your Christmas video was awesome today mate. That mince pie in particular. 😉👍

[@AdeJohnson]

Andy, get a bloody canoe and sit in that little stream, that'll learn him!

[@darthchua]

Hahaha.. The two of you need to make another trip happen. 👍👍

[@counterdebate]

You got to take simon out Glamping show him how the other half camp 🤣

[@rickyovadenko7276]

you guys both should do more videos together very very similar style... Very Cool...

[@aw4483]

Good tent Good stove Good dog Good all around

[@pitchforkcustom]

amazing that no matter how many i watch another one comes up that i haven’t.. 🤪👍

[@rmil4531]

Not long till your one hundred thousand subscribers...well deserved too.Thank you.😷☺️😷

[@jerrymoore7821]

Love your channel. You might try adding water to dirty pan and boil it while scraping .it seems to clean easier.doing a great job

[@KaylynnStrain]

Happy to see you and Maggie out for another camp

[@grumpyauldman]

Maggie is adorable. Dogs are the best creature in the world without doubt.

[@markward2312]

Good to see Maggie out and about the weather is good for her now. I had to let my boy go on November 30th 😔 ... I told you about him in the summer he was struggling with the heat... he was on wheels for the last 8 months or so but he became too poorly and I had to do the right thing for him. Funnily enough the woman who loaned me his wheels is from your neck of the woods ... her group is called Winston's wheels , the woman who runs it is an angel, without her I wouldn't have got that extra time with my boy.

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

🙏 I’m so sorry you had to let your beloved pet go. Always hurts so much. Bless you.

[@markward2312]

@@Kathy_Is_Blessed He was an old man , 14 years old and he lost the use of his back legs in December 2019/January which is when I put him on wheels, he loved them for most of the time he was on them they gave him freedom back again but the last few weeks of his life he went poorly and couldn't rest at night so I had to help him out and let him cross the bridge ... it hurts and I miss him but if hes at peace and not in pain then that's all that matters.

[@mbrider56]

Nice one simon, all my favourite elements there in that video, your canoe, hot tent and of course maggie, (NOT YET!) 🤣🤣🐕

[@philipwallis5587]

Hi Simon Love the video..the wood burner and the lavu are just a great combination..and Maggie is just a dream♥️..love the teaser at the end..looking forward to the vid..👍 Stay safe my friend..👍👍😀

[@tonywoollcombe1799]

Oh the video of the dawn arriving were beautiful .....☕️☕️

[@jamescoffey5225]

Only thing missing from that delicious dinner were two fried eggs on top. Wonderful to see Maggie again. Best regards from a real dog lover.

[@lorrimiller835]

A good way to clean up pans like that - put a 1/4” of water in it, set it back over the heat, let it simmer for a bit and all of that burnt, crusty comes right off. Nice to see Maggie out and about!

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Simon Sir There’s not many Outdoor Channels I watch but I must confess yours is one I never miss as a New And Recent Subscriber. I was always of the impression not many people in the UK showed this kind of Stuff so I binged mainly on Joe Robinet and My Self Reliance🙈 How Wrong I was.So many of you guys doing this and I’ve found my Niche with yourself and a couple of other Gents I now love Watching (Must give them a Shout out as well) MCM Outdoors and Paul Messner👍 Simon your always on Top Form and Ultra informative with your trips and Gear Reviews,Plus you have an Ultra Cool Dog👏👏👏🥾⛺️👍

[@anneli1735]

Maybe you would like to check with Andy = Kent Survival and TA Outdoors as well 😉

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@anneli1735 Anne thank you and Will Do🙏🙏🙏👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Neil! Hugely appreciated 👍😁

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@simonablokeinthewoods No.....thank you Sir as What is involved and the Kit you use as well as the Time and Cost investment I think everyone has to appreciate what is involved to get to this stage of us watching.Exceptional Simon and I mean that. Plus Your a joiner which is also my Trade and I could maybe keep up with you on the Cooking but definitely not on the Bushcraft🙈 although I’m a long term camper in the lakes from age 11 but nowadays I only manage Nightly Walks after A bad ongoing hip replacement and knee problems. This getting old Scenario really messes with Hopes and dreams😂 I’m 56 by the way so not dead yet and Recently bought a Vango tempest 200 tent,Meindl and Altberg Boots,Waterproof Jackets and bottoms,A 60litre backpack but there’s a lot more I need but I’m determined to get out and Do some Camping and hiking again. Your an inspiration Simon and I would like to Thank you for that👏👏👏👏👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@margueriterisley609]

Gorgeous sunrise 🌤️✨

[@gardenia73mccready79]

I prefer a tent with built in/attached floor so no creepy crawlies invading my space. Nice one Maggie - love your style...shelter up - your in. Wet n boggy & looks like more wet on the way. Hope your night goes well & cheers.

[@OoavastoO]

Another excellent camp, Simon. Only you can take soggy, flooded ground and grey, overcast, chilly weather and make it feel like the most comfortable and welcoming spot to be! Nicely done. Good to see Maggie's fuzzy head again too! Looking forward to the upcoming Christmas video but if you didn't hang a stocking beside the ammo can stove, I'm going to be slightly disappointed. 😂. BTW, you have a small, Nova Scotia care package coming your way. Unfortunately it probably won't make it in time for Christmas. Regardless, a very Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best in the New Year. Looking forward to it! Cheers! - Darby 🇨🇦

[@paulfisher4293]

Seriously, a great chill out video Simon and that corned beef hash and beans ... excellent. Been a hard year and times for all but your video(s) are a boost. Stay well.... paul

[@momentomori231]

Ich wünsche dir und der Familie Gesundheit, sehr schöne Weihnachten,und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr. Grüße Sven

[@atommachine]

Baking Mince pies under ground is a stroke of Genius ;)

[@paulbrown8702]

Cannot wait for the next video!

[@thizizliz]

Well Andy stove is smaller but yours looks easier to set up. Maggie is such a terrific companion. Oh my - your meal at the end made my mouth water. Beautiful indeed.

[@JohnnyCoops-ty9wm]

Catching up still. Corned beef hash. 👍 Looked a great camp, you've been there a few times Simon i see.

[@dsm811]

Simon, for cleaning the pan, sprinkle baking soda into the bottom (about 2 tbsp per cup of water). Add enough hot water to cover burnt parts by 1-inch and let soak on the wood stove for a bit then scrape bottom should come off EZ... If any remains, sprinkle baking soda into the pan and add a few drops of water to form a paste, and rub clean.

[@penman8985]

Here again on a Friday evening watching your outstanding work Simon. Thank you! 👍 Simon

[@quietprolink5322]

Great vdo Simon. I can't help but watching with a smile. A man and his best friend in the wood enjoying what mother nature has to offer. keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@PumpkinVillage]

Now that looked like a good time. Nice tent and stove. Good food and a good companion. Hard to top that. Be hard for Kent Survival to top that one. Especially since he doesn't have a Maggie. Take care and Happy Holidays, Al

[@clivearm-riding4342]

Makes my day when you upload a video. Thanks Simon. 👍

[@mattcushing]

The teaser at the end was cool, can't wait to see the next Video!

[@garynolan5240]

Much better than the smokey hut and cub stove 💯 A full ground sheet plus all hand made by yourself and I'm sure it's a little heavier but the comfort that comes with the extra weight, I think it's well worth it especially if it's not a big hike The meal looked delicious and looking forward to the follow up video It's brilliant viewing and thanks very much Simon and season greetings from Dublin city ☮️

[@matthewsmith2432]

Love it my dog would do it's best to capsise the canoe. And on a damp evening in Scotland would come back into the tent with a few million midgies in his fur. I'm looking forward to getting back out, til then you and Kent survival keep me sane. Thank you

[@judithr4773]

I started and said ‘yeh Maggie’ and then ‘and the canoe’. Marvellous as always and just what I need. Many thanks Simon and Maggie. Judith

[@henrymoreland8719]

Thanks Simon , a nice midweek break from the monotony, I dare say Maggie enjoyed her early Christmas lunch. good luck.

[@perebird]

What an awesome film Simon 👍👌🍻... and you ruined the surprise at the end with that fabulous meal 👍

[@collywobblelaw9934]

I love how the dog eats roast chicken and you have corned beef! Lol. Great video tho, thank you for sharing.

[@MonteenMcCord]

Looks awesome! Hell, I would be happy with Maggie's supper!

[@robbijohnson6983]

I can't believe it !!!! You actually got that pan clean 😂

[@dianejacklin4338]

Another great video of a man with his dog. The corned beef hash looked good

[@ivarwb4115]

That meal in the end of the video made my mouth water like h...! Absolutely perfectly done!

[@johnramsell1109]

Brilliant video simon looking forward to next camp well done to you and Maggie

[@AndyWragg]

Cracking shelter set up that Simon. Definitely got all your admin squared away. Can't beat a bit of hot sauce on a corned beef hash.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Good too see You and Maggie again Simon. So well sorted as usual.

[@markyambler05]

That scene eating sausage Sanger’s in your chair looking out over the river, hamlet moment, quality. Always a joy joy Simon, thank you 🙏

[@melvingore6655]

Great to see someone that is so thoughtful of their pet. New sub👍🏼

[@CraigologyReviews]

That first shot when you’re pulling up to get out of the canoe! You’d had to pull up, set the camera up, paddle back, then paddle forward again... superb videography Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Craig, I actually ended up shooting that three times - the current in the river (on a bend) kept throwing the boat off line - finally got it right on the third attempt 😂😂

[@CraigologyReviews]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Just goes to prove you're a craftsman inside the workshop and outside when you're behind the vlogging camera! Pure dedication 👌

[@jamesellsworth9673]

ANDY WINS on the MINCE PIE; YOU GET THE GOLD for ACCOMODATIONS! We are having sleet and freezing rain today, so this morning, I fixed OH BOY! hot chocolate for breakfast. We LOVED it! YOU made a wonderful image of the sunrise...but I would have gone back to the sack after that and waited for a bit warmer start to my day. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND TO YOURS!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks James, and to you too! 🎅🏻🎄

[@trakyboy5128]

Beeeautifull morning shoot mi amigo 👍🏽👍🏽 can not thank you enough for that !!!!! Seriously outstanding 👏☕🤗 awesome chow 😋 I don't know what u know or don't, so I'm going to throw this out there. U know how it goes. BUT, ur messy fry pan is ALOT easier to wash if I add a pinch of soap and enough water to cover bottom ... Put it on the stove WHILE enjoying your meal and drink !!! I learned this from an ole french chef moons ago. Works so well I do it at home also. But of course the trick is not to burn the pan while cooking 😂😅😁 U can pour a bit of wine and butter/oil into the pan also ( instead of the soap and water ) Which makes a nice broth for adding to other ingredients. I'm ashamed to say that I cannot remember the name that he told me was used for that particular method. Nice to see you clean up so soon after...... Saves a lot of heartache when it's cold and dried on 😵 Love ur stuff dude !!! But tell me what kinda sack material do you use for coffee ☕ making... Ur draw string bag ?! Bet u grind really course ! Eh ?? Peace and keep on rocking the free world ☺️

[@backpackingireland8624]

Outstanding Simon , you have the gift! 🇮🇪👌

[@paulmclaughlan3204]

Epic Soldier another uplifting film to inspire us all in these trying times

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Thirty Minutes of down to earth honest unpretentious entertainment. Always good to see the Queen out and about. Merry Christmas.

[@robertott2631]

Nice video. Glad to have something good to watch amid all illegal shut downs.

[@kopparsulfat]

I love your videos. Making some thing to eat while camping makes the food so delicious. It is nice with your cookinginsipration.

[@jeanbean1390]

Beautiful canoe!

[@bergolli1]

Lovely Video Greetings from Germany

[@iamnobody9542]

Simon, thank you for treating Maggie so good. NICE Canoe! I like that stove with the baffle plate below the chimney and the grate to keep the wood off the bottom and out of the ashes, but it needs an ash pan that can be slid out the front. Ask Santa for a non stick fry pan for Christmas!!! Hmmmm That 'teaser' at the end... I have cooked with a dutch oven that way, called bean hole cooking over here. Make up in the morning, build a good fire down to coals, set the DO in with the coals not touching the bottom, put the rest on the lid and cover with an inch (2.5 cm) of dirt. Go exploring all day and come back to a nice warm meal. (Warning! Takes some practice...) Loved Maggie with that wreath and the lights on the tent pole. Peace, and Merry Christmas. Jerry N.

[@pasyrj2182]

Maggie is like princess 👍🏼 Merry Christmas from 🇫🇮

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Superb we always look forward to your videos and they always deliver the goods 👍

[@SteveOutside]

Good one Simon... Looking forward to the next one now! I'm off to watch Andy's now. ;)

[@denaredford6701]

Pleasant videos . So nice of ya to cook real food for your dog .

[@grahamburgess8456]

Enjoyed this one, hot drink with brandy..very civilised 👍

[@scottengh1175]

All good. Thanks for sharing. Love seeing how you camp. Super lavau. The Pols are fantastic at winter. You're very clever. Maggie is awesome. Sounded like a pheasant while splitting tinder.

[@craiglake6091]

It's like we were there camping with you. Thanks.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

It looks like you and sweet Maggie made the most of a gray weekend. Thanks for taking us along. Stay well.

[@thomjarman]

There are 3 dislikes and I am completely mystified by them. Another great video. Merry Christmas to you and all the other subscribers.

[@knivesfoxspoons233]

Excellent - Maggie is with you! I'll have to wait until Nikki gets back before watching (she's a big Maggie fan!)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha, hope you both enjoyed it! Happy Christmas 🎅🏻🎄

[@knivesfoxspoons233]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Happy New Year!

[@thomasmoller6723]

In Germany we cook the Corned Beef with Onion and Cornichons. Than we mixed this under mashed potatos. We called it Labskaus. It will be served with sunny side up eggs and "Rollmops". But yours looks also fantastik.

[@anneli1735]

😋 mein Magen knurrt 😉 Grüße von einem Nordlicht

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Mmmmm that sounds really good! I love pickles and rollmops! 😋

[@suchetadutta1570]

Maggie is here.. 😍😍💙💙

[@darthchua]

What a beautiful sunrise... And what a teaser at the end. 👍👍

[@mickreid7153]

Great film thanks, Maggie has a good life with you!

[@Peace.Love.Psychedelics]

Your videos proper cheer me up. 💗

[@petersymons7817]

Thank u, for taking all that gear into the woods for us.

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

Great video as always Simon, Nice to see the modified lavve back out. Atb Mike.

[@oddmanout98]

Brilliant Simon. Great square pan as well. Always said we should have more square pans. Other than fried eggs, we don’t tend to cook too many round things! Nice to see your ammo box stove out again! Already looking forward to your Christmas dinner video. Thanks for sharing. All the best Simon. Paul.

[@Gabblerwba1]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing your overnighter, a man and his dog Maggie, good food, drink, company a Lavvu and canoe, just perfect!

[@anniejones1839]

Maggie looked cosy laying inside the tent, what good company