Winter Overnight Camp in a Canvas Swag. Campfire Cooking. Groat Pudding. Lockdown Camping.

[@thcdreams654]

Very few KZbinrs create content that is as wholesome, entertaining and relaxing as you Simon. Thanks bro.

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

I always look forward to the peaceful wholesomeness that comes with your videos. No bad attitude to overlook. No Cruddy language. Thanks a million.

[@danstankiewicz8222]

Simon, and The Fish Locker are my favorite channels on the Tube

[@simonspencer2855]

I agree. Every video is a pleasure to watch and there is always something new to learn. Keep up the good work, Simon.

[@trakyboy5128]

@@mnmikeoutdoors8595 Hi Mike, i just wanted to Ditto you about the language !!!! What a relief !!! I think Simon REALLY is " just a bloke in the woods " 😂 !!!

[@coops9871]

Awesome content as usual 👏

[@robstirling3173]

The neighbours must think....'Hello... He's upset her again'!

[@momobadilak]

that's exactly what I was thinking :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It was the click of the lock, seconds after I closed the door behind me that really made them think! 😂

[@doinsngoins]

Lol!

[@StevePage1]

@@simonablokeinthewoods hahahaha.... "AND I'M KEEPING THE DOG WITH ME!!!" :)

[@graceygrumble]

This made me laugh. Cheers!

[@rdaleytex]

Simon, a bloke in the back garden. At least you can get outside and enjoy a campfire. I can't even imagine the horrors of lockdown while living in an apartment building.

[@McRambro]

I live in a block of flats, so content like this is keeping me sane

[@hellopolly2691]

I bet Simon sleeps better in the swag than in his own bed.Nothing like a campfire and a simple meal cooked on the coals

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I consider myself hugely fortunate to have a garden and live in a rural area during these times - and hopefully the videos help those who can’t get out so easily.

[@clovermark39]

Am in suburban area but thankful I have a garden. Not one to camp in but big enough to chill in.

[@cgriggsiv]

I live in an apartment building at the moment I wish to kill some kids for bouncing screaming and I don't have any kids you get the picture but I digress I just go out back and forth to work and grocery stores and well since I have mountain bikes and don't drive I go down to the parts that way and I do little bike camping quick overnights we can warrior crap if my headaches allow it and that's a big major if

[@craiglake6091]

You always make us feel like we are right there camping with you.

[@gerrymcivor374]

Man lights fire, cooks dinner and we are all fascinated. Keep up the good work.

[@fishingwithfrighty1615]

Swags are a massive part of camping here in Australia 🇦🇺 they’re such a great bit of kit. Once again another great video mate 👍🏻

[@michaelpepper7230]

Frighty i have 2 part time jobs and on occasions have to rough it out bush for a day or two upto 2 weeks at a time and the Swag is a must. Add a 3x3m tarp and you live like a king. Love them I have a small one and a big daddy deluxe which is huge.

[@fishingwithfrighty1615]

@@michaelpepper7230 Bloody oath mate, i have 2 swags too. A 900mm and a 1400 double Both are made by 23zero.

[@michaelpepper7230]

@@fishingwithfrighty1615 both jobs supply stretchers and swag so I don't even have to use my own, its great. Might be doing an overnighter next week to do some vehicle testing at the testing facility out on the highway towards Charters Towers.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate!

[@neilleggatt7729]

@@fishingwithfrighty1615 just got got one from bcf its the bees knees bucko!!!

[@SaintBritannia]

Simon, a bloke in the garden.

[@BrendanExplores]

This is just what I needed to see on a miserable day in the UK 👍 cheers Simon 🙏. Can't wait to do some more wild camps in the summer 😊🌲🏕️

[@tiggszx9r67]

I have absolutely no idea how I ended up seeing this channel, but it’s great 👍 you have a new subscriber Simon 😎

[@IamNasman]

You could start a new channel, ‘Lockdown Simon, a bloke in his backyard’.

[@jasonlund6770]

Well done to everyone that won, to the other 7501 entrants, yes I’m as disappointed as you lol, great video Simon 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Next time mate! 😁

[@KentSurvival]

oo, that looked really cosy mate! some nice bed time viewing :)

[@jonfisher9214]

I can't imagine anything better than Maggie breaking into my garden! I'd just be sad she had to go back home. Congrats to the winners.

[@clairewood9607]

Oh me too she is Gorgeous xx

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You say that, but you havnt seen what she likes to leave behind as a ‘little’ gift! 😂

[@geroldknoebel2402]

Simon, you are so right to point the finger at Lockdown in your garden. Your tent, great. Put a tarp over it and a plastic sheet under the floor and it's perfect. Greetings from Frankfurt and stay healthy.

[@falafel4618]

Well, that's one way to save diesel on the Land Rover! Seriously, that's dedication at 100% and I'd have been so, so tempted to sneak back indoors that close from home! I'll echo the comments of Survive the Night, and my heart felt thanks to you for getting us through the madness of the past year - believe me, your videos have been a massive support. Keep it up, and I wish you and your family well - and hope, of course, we see Maggie in less muddier times! Congrats to the winners btw - some seriously nice prizes!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!!

[@holmes5214]

Such a down to earth guy! It is a plesure to sit down and watch 😊

[@GerardKelly-g2x]

Why does food always look and taste better outdoors. Especially when you're camping. So relaxing Simon. Superb videos.

[@Antagonistic]

I hope you appreciate that I interrupted watching the Presidential Inauguration to watch this! Excellent as always Simon. 😊

[@northwestolympics1683]

Was just gonna say the same. 👍🍸Enjoying my tenth anniversary single debt free

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - well I feel honoured!! Thank you!

[@ernolopacinski9284]

Hello Simon, I am Brazilian, my name is Lopacinski, and I enjoy your videos a lot, I am retired military man, I have already camped very professionally and today I like to enjoy good times in nature. Congratulations.

[@terry7907]

Maggie would never go anywhere she shouldn’t! She is a good dog!

[@tonystrange7224]

I think we need to rename this episode to Simon a Bloke with a bloody massive back garden 😉😆

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - it’s not as big as I made it look 😂

[@barryconway]

woohoo! congrats to the winners. nice camp, but man that thing looks bulky even if comfortable.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It is bulky - you could easily reduce that by taking an inflatable mattress instead of the foam one - most of the bulk is the mattress 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

What can I say! Absolute fan-bloody-tastic Simon, massive thanks mate, what a prize to win! Big congratulations to the two other winners too. I’ll be taking these straight out the door and in to the woods when they arrive mate 👍. I am in love with that Swag tent, that is one cosy looking shelter and looks well built too. The sausage is something different, not heard of that before, reminded me a bit like haggis? A top lock down camp Simon and once again mate thank you. 👍👍

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

Congratulations on your win as well! I can't wait to take these items out to the woods here in Pennsylvania. They will be put to good use!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Ant! And congratulations!! Hope you have fun with them mate. 👍👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@@WIZ-IN-PA thank you Wiz. Ahh wicked mate well you enjoy them pal 👍

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@@simonablokeinthewoods thanks again mate, can’t wait to get out and cook some awesome grub with the gear 👍👍

[@marinex9592]

Very nice video simon . Congrats to the winners .

[@paulmaynard408]

Good thing Maggie had the good sense to stay indoors and keep her feet dry. 😊

[@ggpkgman]

Simon you’ve got a great backyard! Not a bad place to spend the evening if you can’t get out. And the sound of roosters in the morning was awesome!

[@ianstriffler8160]

Congratulations to the winners! Great video, Simon! Today is a good day. People won excellent prizes from you. Cheers! - Ian

[@waynekeylock]

You can take a man out the woods but ya cant take the woods out of a man lol great video and well done to all the prize winners👌👍

[@eddiekeylon323]

Doesn't matter where you practice, as long as you practice. No exchange for hands on. Rained quite a lot here also. Shame i didn't win but always enjoy your videos. Always look forward to each one.

[@dianebannister965]

Thank you for letting us camp with you, I enjoyed hearing the bird song in the morning, congratulations to those who won, stay safe Simon x

[@wadejoseph8684]

From an Aussie who always uses a swag, it was good to hear you say how well you slept mate. It’s amazing how a good nights sleep can change your day.

[@Fenrir6Gaming]

Im always confused by the large number of things you guys call "pudding" lmao, awesome video man! looking forward to the next.

[@xaraxania]

bread and butter pudding, black pudding, yorkshire pudding, christmas pudding, suet pudding, steak and kidney pudding, rice pudding, white pudding, it can even be used as a friendly insult, " you pudding " haha 🍮there are more but you get the gist 😊

[@Fenrir6Gaming]

@@xaraxania LMAO in the US we have Pudding... (chocolate, vanilla, banana, etc) but its all basically the same thing.

[@xaraxania]

@@Fenrir6Gaming mmmmm... puddiinnngggg 😛

[@ramblynrocketeer]

In Hawaii, we call it *poi* 🤙😎

[@clairewood9607]

Sweet things are Desert for the uk xx

[@brianloughary2521]

Congrats to the winners and thanks Simon for these great videos.

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Congratulations to the winners. Thanks for your videos Simon. Take care.🇺🇸🔪🔥🌲

[@Seezor]

Congrats to the winners. Thanks for the videos Simon. They bring a welcomed peace to my day.

[@WelshGallivanter]

Glad you enjoyed the swag, they are a great bit of kit. Thanks for the cold camp feeling 🤣 not missing the current UK weather. atb 👍🏻

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

And congratulations to the 3 winners! Bravo👏 👏👏👏👏

[@Lyndaloulindin]

Great video Simon! Love that new swag 👍🏼Congratulations everyone who won some prizes!

[@exileinderby51]

Be careful out there Simon, be sure to take a map and compass with you! Great video as always.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂👍

[@christinegreenstreet6115]

I love the content. It is amazing how you make it fun and interesting just camping out in your back yard. You are so talented. Thanks

[@bedongskifrombedongdesign1062]

Great video, congratulations to the winners, we all are gaining from your work Simon, thank you again

[@adamkendrick2648]

Ive had an Outhaus Swag for a few years now and it is a top notch bit of kit. Excellent after sales service from Ollie the owner of the company as well. Highly recommended.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

He’s a top bloke isn’t he! Really like the swag - it’s going to be hard to go back to using other sleep system/shelter combinations haha!

[@EJL110]

Love it! I’ve been looking for a swag like this available in Britain for ages! Just ordered mine now. Love your great, down to life attitude to camping and getting out doors 👍

[@EJL110]

Arrived today, it’s amazing, I can’t wait for some sunnier weather to season it before I take it out on the first camp... I got the bigger 1100mm version and so happy!

[@ysgolgerlan]

Thanks for a very nice , different video. Congratulations to all three winners.

[@biblebeliever4570]

One positive thing about winter camping, the beer stays cold without being on ice. Hey that's cool, opens from the top to step in instead of crawling through an end. Congratulations winners.

[@alialmahanawi8409]

Hi Simon , I hear a crowing rooster nearby .What a lovely morning it sounds like a real British countryside not local neighborhood . Very entertaining Simon thanks for sharing 👍

[@MarkoCoomo]

Careful what you wish for! Lovely sound, when its not waking you up at 4am all summer. :)

[@alialmahanawi8409]

@@MarkoCoomo Don’t worry we have the American robins which they migrate back to Michigan in very early Spring . They stay till early fall and the most beautiful thing is they sing all night long 😁

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Excellent. Thanks for another lovely film Simon. I imagine after that epic trek home, you needed a long hot bath and a decent meal. One day, we will all be back in the woods where we need to be, but for now obviously it is so important that we all stick to the rules; any non-essential journey could put people at risk. Well done for making this so entertaining and stay safe.

[@ad-scaff2897]

Massive congrats on 100k subs Simon great video as always mate. Great to see your channel growing here's to 1 million subs

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@Vormulac1]

My wife would love it if I took to camping at the end of the garden :D Congratulations to the winners!

[@macphadraig4154]

Congratulations to the winners. Another great video.

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

I could hear the mud squishing about underfoot! We know a bit about that here in New England. Great to see you making the best out of a "lock down" situation. No luck for me yet, maybe next time. Thanks for your time Simon. Great video as always.

[@mariablandina8564]

Simon, You are not only a down to earth person, but a very giving person too. I watched most of your vid’s, great filming. 👏. You have excellent talents, are so diligent, easy-going, simple and truthful. I love your dog, Maggie, such a cute and loyal companion to have. Due to Covid my husband and I miss the nature and stay at home. Watching you in the woods or in the open air, it gives as if it brought the nature near to me. Please do take good care of yourself and your lovely family. Thanks for the vid. 🙏

[@Bushlore1]

Simon you didn’t pick me for the giveaway but I still love you mate! Bit of advice we are camping vicariously through you. Don’t be afraid to show your self eating even the whole portion. Lots of views of the campfire throughout are extremely appreciated. We love the content in some thing about your demeanor is perfect for the job. Keep up the good work much love to you and yours!

[@gypsychefoutdoors2099]

Wow I love the idea of that swag!! Like you said quite bulky but what a game changer and excellent addition to a truck load out 👍

[@surreyarborist]

The swag has arrived and now erected in the garden Mrs is perplexed lol the rain is seasoning it. Camping out tonight.

[@Voodoo_Ray]

We bought a campervan between lockdowns....Yes we've been driveway camping...😂. Love the vid

[@Drkangel1978]

Hi Simon, So glad you have managed to get "out"... it's wonderful to see, even if I don't have the opportunity to with the lockdown! Please keep producing these videos as and when you can... you inspire so many people to get out there and try something different (even if recent events have to make you roam closer to home). Good health to you and yours. James

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

I thought for sure that Tom would get ONE round of Groat Sausage! 😋 Thank you, Simon...and congrats to the winners. 👍🙂

[@jennyleef1775]

I always enjoy your videos. Living in Australia I have had a Swag since I was a teenager, it was secondhand when I bought it and I've had it about 40 years now and it's still going strong. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who camps in the backyard when desperate for a campout. One thing I had a chuckle at was that your Swag has Outhaus on it. The first thing that came to mind was the toilet...here we often call the toilet the "Outhouse" since it used to always be out in the backyard many years ago. Your Swag looks good I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it. Take care.

[@elementfire3488]

Steeped coffee like a tea, the most British thing I've ever seen LOL Loved the video, Simon!

[@simonmiller4044]

Recent new edition to your channel this lockdown via the Norfolk Coastal walk vlogs and loving the channel! I’m living vicariously through you Simon! Thank you! Can’t wait to catch up on your back catalogue! 👏🏻👌🏻

[@craigtammyhoppe4233]

Love it. You know a guy loves being outdoors when he sets up camp in his back yard. A man after my own heart. Love the videos and will being heading to a small woods down the road from my house soon to eat, drink, and enjoy a fire with my Brittany Spaniel "Tuckey". Best regards from Michigan USA.

[@grahamwinter5536]

😊👍 Great stuff yet again Simon. A new knife? Looks like a Rob Evans bush tool? Congratulations to the winners.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It is indeed - a very nice knife!! Cheers Graham.

[@jeffgammons431]

A big congratulations to all the winners! Thank you so much for the opportunity. That was very kind and generous! I am so looking forward to more content in 2021! Hello from Franklin Kentucky USA.

[@billyaitken1713]

Fire sticks with the point of your knife firmly imbedded in the block, 🤠👏👏👏, you da' man! Anything that lessens your chances of cutting yourself or lessens the amount of physical exertion used in the field is just a 'win' every time 👍.

[@chrisv7787]

Even when it's just the back garden, no Mrs. In the Woods! Another great video Simon, thanks so much for reminding us it doesn't require a journey to have spend time outdoors and enjoy ourselves. And again, I love the voice-over your prepping the wood, excellent production!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Chris! Very little chance of Mrs In the woods making an appearance I’m afraid, even if it is in the garden 😂

[@SandybackOutdoors]

Lockdown content at its finest 👍. If only I had a garden like yours Simon. Loving the swagman. It definitely has it's own unique place in the great outdoors. Congrats to all of the winners, I'm genuinely quite jealous, enjoy. Take care Simon. Atb, J 👍.

[@mikenolan8247]

Great to see you pushing swags Simon. I spent a few months camping up the east cost of Australia with the other half a couple of years back. I loved the concept of a swag and speaking to fellow Australian campers the positive feed back I got was positive hopefully they will catch on in the UK. Also congratulations on hitting 100k. All your content is superb and very useful 👍

[@timfinley4436]

Good on you! to those three lucky folks who won. Love that little tent too. Great video Simon!!

[@BernhardHofmann]

Thanks for another entertaining and relaxing video Simon. You have no idea how many of us need this to get through lockdown. ⛺ Oh, and congrats to the lucky winners!

[@jonahtwhale1779]

You can definitely see where he camped overnight after he left! Another great video, spreading hope in these dark times - makes us all winners!. Congratulations to the draw winners.

[@margueriterisley609]

What a cute little birdie you had in the morning there 🥹🐦🧡!

[@chaplainand1]

I almost fell asleep...Thank you. Relaxing. Enjoyable. Informative. May the Creator of All continue to bless you and your family as you minister to us with rational, easy going, invitational, and educational camping experiences.

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Excellent video! And Congratulations to all 3 winners. Keep up the great work Simon.

[@jeepnicc]

Great video on a nice backyard campout. Really enjoyed this one Simon, even though I didn't win! Thanks much for all you do here on "the tube", it's much appreciated. I had to chuckle when you put your boots on without shaking them out... You would never do that here in South Alabama! 😁 Thanks again!

[@geoffyork2887]

Brilliant video. If you have a garden and new kit to try out, it's the best place to find out what you get on with, what you don't get on with and make mistakes. Better there, than miles away, in the middle of a freezing cold winter's night. Hope this channel continues to soar, fantastic stuff, you deserve every sub.

[@anthonysandqvist7704]

Hi Simon you make camping fun and the way it is and it reminds me of all the times I gone camping with my dad and my brother keep up the great work

[@WondersInTheWasteland]

The swag is awesome! Congrats to the winners, though it's agreeable that being subscribed to such an awesome blokes channel is a win in itself! Squidge on!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!! 😁

[@anndoig2459]

Thank you Simon - the pud looked delicious and perfect with the sauce wrap and ale..... thank you for the pleasant video in a time of confusing utter chaos.....Cheers

[@greghorne3771]

When your in the dog house with the Mrs, forget the sofa, make a video in the garden. Good fun thanks Simon.

[@jonahtwhale1779]

Why is it Always the man who has to suffer if there is a dispute? When do you last hear of a man woman having to sleep in the shed or on the sofa? Gender Equality is only needed if women benefit!

[@nealgrey6485]

@@jonahtwhale1779 Don’t be bitter. How else could you have someone that cooks your meals, cleans your house, does your laundry, provides pillow comfort and has your babies?

[@greghorne3771]

Sorry my dark humour may have been misunderstood. You know the old joke, ‘the dinners in the dog, and your on the sofa’. Well the dogs ok, your in your swag seemed a bit funny. Oh well.⛺️🙈

[@felipfelop8220]

Pleased your healthy and able,lovely to see you out,its all up in the air and a bit vicarious at the moment,consider how lucky you are with your well being ,great content and a lot of work behind the scenes

[@User77384a]

Another amazing video, thank you for taking the time to go on this super long and dangerous hike!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂👍

[@michaelmcfarland3300]

Thanks for another great video. Its amazing how you can make a backyard camp so enjoyable to watch. All your video's are always good quality and my family can watch with me. Hope soon you can get out back in the woods.

[@clix7846]

congrats to all the winners, another great video

[@ianrtilley]

Well done Simon, Many thanks for keeping us all entertained. And many congratulations on your amazing subscriptions 😊👍 Ian

[@sholland88862]

Congrats to all the winners and you for 100k subs . Always enjoy your videos. Enjoy your long slug home in the mud!

[@mattsnowden973]

Congratulations to the winners. Thank you for the opportunity. What a garden you have there, would love a garden that big for learning and teaching wood and bushcraft. Great videos enjoy watching them. Thank you

[@marksadventures3889]

That's a really good prize Simon! I'm still to fully enjoy and film mine. Congratulations to the winner. Congratulations on the 100K Simon. Thanks for doing what you do, agree with Ant (survive the night). Always look forward to them Simon.

[@MountainSportAirguns]

Thanks for the loads of time you take to make this content. Have much enjoyed watching you over the past few years. Much of the adventures you have shared have motivated me a lot in my own life. Cheers to a great New Year 😊

[@darrenquirk2269]

I've never heard of a swag before. They look a brilliant alternative to a tent for solo camping.

[@janvaartjes]

I demand a re-draw. Hahahahhaa Damm you Simon the climax builder. You built up the tension on purpose. All the waiting for nothing. 😅😅😅😅Congdats folks. Enjoy your prizes. @simon_a_bloke_in_the_woods great movie again. I think I will try to test my dutch army bivy bag this weekend in the darkest deep of backyardistan this weekend.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂 Next time mate!

[@stevewright210]

Congratulations to the winners and thanks for the video Simon a great sleep system. Looks like I’ll have to order my own twig stove and skillet! Keep the videos coming and congrats again on the 100k subscribers

[@BulletsandButtons]

Thanks for a good basic camping video. My wife appreciated the different beers that you consumed!!

[@shackman9566]

Thank you again always good. I like that tent. I always fly a tarp over my tent as we do get a lot of snow here. Also it keeps the summer sun from heating up the tent. While you were showing the mat on the exterior I had a thought. They could add a little tent like bag that breathes yet water proof for shoes or boots. Have a great day.

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

I loved the backyard series Simon Please feel free to camp here again with us all anytime !! :)) Ps love the swag !! Aussie Aussie style woohoo

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Love your videos, I drop in every now and again - always find them relaxing to watch. One thing about the swag from I could see was a generous amount of headroom as well which is also very welcome. My particular hobby is cycling, bike packing and in the last 12 months wild camping - I always watch for ideas, small purchases and naturally with riding a bike I am looking for the lightest gear and solutions and have certainly picked up a few tips for watching. Keep up the good work!

[@jaizegilbert]

Groat pudding! A childhood staple from Cornish camping holidays! Thanks for the nostalgia, Simon! Love it!

[@243WW]

Nice swag Simon. I've run swags for over 30 years. Love it. Hope you get years of use out of it. We season our swags by wetting them down or throwing them in the bath over night and then dry them out. This shrinks the seams and seals up the stitched area preventing weather ingress.

[@paddycarr9537]

Great video as normal mate. What a great bit of kit that Sleep system is and well done to the Winners of your giveaway and all who commented. Never heard of Groat pudding before, it looks a bit like Polony so might investigate, i like the look of that Hot sauce, unfortunately i cant have anything with Grapefruit in for my BP medication. Looking forward to your next Video mate.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! The One food company do a range of other sauces too, with different ingredients for the sweet bit - pineapple, beetroot - they’re all delicious!

[@johnnybushman651]

Hay Simon, just been able to get Caught up on your videos because of work ☹️ Glad you are moving up in the video world , you deserve it , you make it so much fun to watch and relaxing . The music you pick is easy to listen to and the places you go to are Beautiful and interesting and educational . Thanks so much for your hard work you do to bring it to us , I appreciate it immensely . Your videos helps me to clear my mind. Until next time , cheers to you and your family! Be safe .