Solo overnighter - preparation failure?

[@barneysbimbles]

Hi, good vid thanks for sharing. some good bushcrafty skills on show there, fair play to you for testing yourself (albeit inadvertently) with the limited kit.

[@SamsonsLeader]

Thanks Gavin. Was good to get out. Just goes to show how much stuff you can take that you don't need. ATB Muddy.

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Great video muddy ! good way to hone your skills when you forget gear , i think i always forget something LOL , nice job working the fire , great camp set up it is one of my favorite ways to set up camp ! atb john

[@SamsonsLeader]

Thanks John! It was a great little setup and I was very comfortable. I might try ditching more kit in the future. I think that it's easy to forget that bushcraft is about knowledge, not kit! ATB Muddy

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Well, when a real emergency arises won't be the time to "practice" so having a chance to adapt to available resources/kit in more forgiving circumstances was actually a boon for you. Nice patience with the flint & steel. Gorse may not be your top choice for tinder, but it sure did seem to work great. And good of you to show that even after investing the time and effort to construct bushcraft amenities such as the tripod and firewall, that it is still important to leave no trace when breaking camp.

[@SamsonsLeader]

Thank you for your comment. It was an excellent opportunity to test my skills. I'm just glad that I have the skills to test!

[@WildCamper]

mate that looked great! just wish I could have made it! next time :) the gorse worked will, very nicely put together , atb

[@SamsonsLeader]

Cheers Rob. It was a good night. I'm looking forward to our joint upcoming venture! ATB Muddy

[@WildCamper]

me too Muddy!

[@craftywildcamps]

I forgot something on my last trip out, I would show you but it was my SD card! Doh Great video, only just found your channel, subed you, cheers Steve.

[@SamsonsLeader]

+C Veg (Bushcraft) Thanks Steve. I don't know about you but I always forget something! ATB Muddy.

[@bashcairney8477]

great vid mate, There's always somethings that don't go to plan. all part of the learning experience 👍

[@SamsonsLeader]

+The Outdoor Machine Thanks mate. Every time I go out it's a learning curve. Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB Muddy

[@markmartin8431]

Oh! There's no place like Home! Thanks Muddy very much I truly enjoyed the show. :-) Next time throw a Bic lighter in your kit you don't have to use it but it's there just in case! I'm thrilled with the video. Next time maybe Burgers on the grill and some Bacon and cheese rolls. :) atb my friend stay safe and cloaked. Mark in Texas.

[@SamsonsLeader]

+Mark Martin Thank you so much Mark. I'm glad that you are able to enjoy my local area through these vids. The BIC lighter is a great idea and i shall have to get one for emergencies. Burgers and bacon and cheese rolls sound fantastic. They are now on the menu for next time! ATB Muddy.

[@markmartin8431]

All the videos are just Great thank you for letting me know of your videos.

[@markmartin8431]

Remember if you eat lots of cheese rolls and bacon and Burgers they will make you "slept like a BABY!" :-)

[@SamsonsLeader]

+Mark Martin Thank you for your kind words Mark.

[@markmartin8431]

YA know Muddy if you check out carlisle 195 channel one of his videos shows a stealth fire pit called a "Dakota fire pit" plenty of heat but it puts off very very little smoke for extra stealth! Mark in Texas.

[@SamsonsLeader]

+Mark Martin I've seen loads of his stuff and have used the Dakota fire pit a few times myself. The problem i have had in my woodland is that there used to be a lot of gravel pits and trying to dig through the pebbles and gravel is very difficult! Thanks for the suggestion though. I shall keep testing the ground!