Solo Wild Camp In the Cold Draughty Woods Wiltshire Man

Almost at the Equinox now so Spring is about to get going, but in this camp I get to experience the "Sting" in Winters Tale. It was a cold bleak Camp but thanks to my stove and tent I managed to stay warm (only just though)
This is a draughty old wood at this time of year.
All music used in this video is from the KZbin audio library
No4 Piani journey by Ester Abrami
The Empty Moons of Jupiter by Divkid

[@jennyleef1775]

Being an Aussie girl I always love seeing countryside and woodlands over in the UK and other countries. Thankyou for letting us "go along" with you on your trips.

[@waynelewis881]

Dogs will always reveal the character of their masters. You're obviously a good man, Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Haaa, well I do really love and care for my dogs:)

[@oscartravis5740]

Love the solo camp and you captured some glorious birdsong. Completely agree, hurry up Spring! I've only managed one camp myself this year with how crap the weather has been. Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@WiltshireMan]

Soon be Spring Oscar:)

[@SteveSeadog]

Nobody could accuse you of being a fairweather camper, Sandy. There's defiinitely a stark beauty to to the woodland in winter, but with that northely wind whipping through, it makes life a bit more challenging. Thanks for posting. I know it takes a lot of work to put these videos together.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Steve, It's all good fun, I enjoy the whole process of filming and editing and then I also get to camp, so whats not to like. The panniers are really coming in handy now:)

[@SteveSeadog]

@@WiltshireManSo glad they're useful to you.

[@trig6712]

At 81 It now takes me all my time to get out with my aerial and mast, and operate CW QRP Portable for a short time without my bike . Amazing Sandy many thanks .. your efforts much appreciated

[@WiltshireMan]

I shall have to get out and do some QRP CW this year

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Thanks for sharing your time outdoors, the sheer effort behind all the camera placements to create the journey and camp is greatly appreciated, I need to get out myself at some point!!

[@WiltshireMan]

We will have to do a collab camp at some point Scott

[@funkyprepper]

Absolutely game on guys

[@Celtic-Silver-countryman]

Admirable Sandy, does the wood still a release pen ?

[@annenewton5403]

Thank you Sandy I really enjoyed your lovely video, I liked your candle lantern. I love your dogs, so pleased to see you .

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Anne, Glad you enjoyed my woods camp:)

[@colinpearce7079]

Hi Sandy,like me you can’t wait for Spring & some sun on our backs,it’s seemed like a long haul this Winter,you tube & your videos especially have kept me upbeat,I’m off out today for a bike ride & some fresh air myself,atb Colin P 👍.

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone Colin, I hope you enjoy your bike ride. I have just taken delivery of a couple of new ebikes, They were sent to me for free to make video's on. I am really surprised just how good they are, but for a multi day adventure I would still choose human pedal power:)

[@stevebettany8778]

You can’t beat an occasional personal endurance test. Cheers Sandy.

[@youtubesucks8995]

Excellent camping there. Can’t get over the lack of front gardens there at the start. All paved driveways 😄. Makes you wonder why they moved out of the cities in the first place.

[@kennethkuhl1188]

Very convenient for you to get away in the quiet woods and only be a short distance from home. The wood stove, tent, candle light and your cooking make a nice winter camp. Thank you.

[@ijl66]

Love watching your videos. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into them. Still can't believe you got all that gear on your bike. Especially the flue! God bless you.

[@WiltshireMan]

Getting the flu on the bike was no trouble, It rolls up really small and is made from thin titanium. Thanks for watching

[@martyjames6204]

Thanks yet again Sandy - always enjoy your videos and find them relaxing - cheers

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Good military exercise weather that sandy. If it’s not raining it’s not training 😂 carmen is a right daddy’s dog, she loves ya. 😉 ❤

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa thats right Marcus, if you can survive a cold damp English woods then you'll be OK almost anywhere

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Enjoyed the camp vid. Thumbs up my friend.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Lonnie, It is always nice to spend time in the woods even though it was damp cold and draughty. Spring is starting now and the birds are singing:)

[@Dave64track]

Enjoyed the video you're certainly not put off by the colder weather. Your setup with the fire is brilliant and the candle lantern does give off a really nice cosy glow. Thanks for sharing your outdoor adventures with us it's always a pleasure to watch.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks David, I did enjoy this camp despite the cold weather

[@OldBlindDougArtist]

Good to see you out camping Sandy. I have nor been out camping or on my bike for awhile.

[@simonwilson6386]

Love it ..Good video.. I'm out in my Pomoly Hex Plus and Outbacker box stove, fishing chair, my old military issue Arctic bag and self inflating kip mat.... for March...raising funds and awareness for homeless veterans through the RBLI Tommy Club, Great Tommy Sleep out, have done a couple of nights under the DD tarp and getting the Hammock put next week. Thanks for sharing, lovecwatching your adventures👌👍🙏🥂

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Simon, Goodluck with raising some funds. The Pomoly shelter and Outbacker stove should make a good combination

[@arcticwolfoutdooradventure5426]

-11⁰ and a foot and half of snow here in Norway .. You make it look very "Spring'y"

[@WiltshireMan]

Ah but we have a damp cold, a cold that will chill you to the bone:)

[@SharpblueCreative]

Another great video Sandy. So relaxing. I love your tenacity with winter camping. On another note, I have now completed my move back to Upper Stratton (I’m up by the garden centre) - so will probably see you around when out with the dogs. May do a wander to Stratton woods & Stanton over the weekend. Currently sat in the Bakers with a pint of 3B’s whilst watching and posting this.

[@cherryrotella3714]

Thankyou friend 😊

[@billrivenbark8983]

As usual Sandy, an excellent video and way to spend a pleasant evening.

[@deenunya7735]

Nice Vid Sandy, perhaps roll some of those long bits of tree near the Tent to act as a excluder at foot of the tent. A Guy of Your Talent could easily make up a Apron for the tent bottom, press Stud fittings ?. Both Dogs really missed you 👍

[@joeschenk8400]

As always Sandy I find your trips enjoyable to watch and relaxing. I like to eat Idahoan potatoes too out in the woods. I throw in various veggies....peas, carrots, onion, broccoli and beef or chicken if I have it but I find it best with chunks of cheese. The best part is that the leftovers are great for breakfast warmed up in a frying pan with lots of butter. To solve the draft around the base of the tent you could sew a couple of small panels around the base that you could put rocks or pieces of wood to hold the bottom down. You certainly would have some air coming into the tent to give good enough ventilation. Love the stove and candle lantern. Thanks and stay well!

[@WiltshireMan]

I've got a plan to sort the tent Joe, a good friend of mine is going to add a snow skirt to it for me. As for breakfast, yes, Bubble and squeak comes to mind

[@markmoffett6813]

These Wiltshire Man chronicles are so awesome. Such wonderful short films. Thanks again for another great video. These really make my life more pleasurable in a huge way. Mark from Maryland

[@WiltshireMan]

Mark, It makes it all worthwhile when I know I may have influenced someone's life in a postive way :)

[@ljd8520]

Agree 100% Lee in Salisbury

[@campfire52]

You have to really love camping to be out in those conditions but we all know that you do love every minute of it Sandy. You always put together a very functional setup when you go. Spring is just around the corner and plans are rolling around in our heads. I enjoy the anticipation and preparations almost as much as the actual camping I think. Your camping lamp collection is always very fascinating and enjoyable to behold my friend. Thanks for taking us along with you again and I will look forward to seeing you on the next one. Stay safe and stay healthy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Terry I am always amazed at how bright a humble candle lantern can be once your eye's have become accustomed to the dark, there really is no need for anything brighter unless you want to read a book

[@terrysaint688]

Brilliant video, better at lowering my blood pressure than medication, love the candle lantern 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Terry, I feel the Doctors medications can do more harm than good sometimes. A good diet, not drinking so much alcohol and lowering stress levels are the way to go. Also take some vit D it's good and we all need it especially in the Winter

[@terrysaint688]

@@WiltshireMan think you're right on that one sandy

[@clivenewton7609]

Always, always a pleasure Sandy, thank you. Nice to hear the Woodpecker just as you were leaving, definitely a sign spring is just around the corner 👍 ATVB from me in deepest Dorset 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Clive:) Yes the ol Head banger was busy in the woods in the morning

[@Dug_Out]

I thought those woods looked different before you mentioned it. Another great overnighter, Sandy. Always a pleasure to tag along👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, quite a different feel to them, Nature will soon reclaim the mark of man :)

[@the-kk4ww]

Glad to see you back, we were starting to worry where you'd got to.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi The... I try to make a video atleast once a week if I have some content worth sharing. Also try to camp atleast once every month and have done that for the last 15 years

[@funkyprepper]

And off he goes, venturing on his trusty stead. Loved it sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Darren. You me and Scott should have a get together at some point this year

[@funkyprepper]

​@@WiltshireMan would love that. Scott needs to get out of his garage 😅

[@WiltshireMan]

@@funkyprepper Maybe we could all join you for a Welsh adventure in some of those lovely deep forests. Just name the time and place:)

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Sandy. Pretty nice meal. 😋👍🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

It was Brian, I enjoyed that:)

[@jeetts59]

Good to see another camp video. Here in Melbourne today we are having a very unpleasant 37c day.

[@WiltshireMan]

Your moving into Autumn now Harold, today feels like the first day of Spring, the birds are singing and it's damp and mild 9c

[@montdewallydehonk.395]

Thanks for the upload bud. That salmon meal looks awesome. Keep up the great work. Cheers.

[@michaelcase8574]

It's nice to have the woodland so close to your home Sandy. It must take a while recording with so many setups Thanks for sharing!

[@WiltshireMan]

It's time consuming making the video's Michael but I do enjoy it

[@mal334455]

Such a good video Sandy, really enjoyable as always

[@Jez-explores-outdoors]

Lovely video I admire your respect for your environment.

[@robhemsley9181]

Great video . The bird you referred to singing a two note song is a great tit . After that a Robin the the dominant bird with a repetitive set of phraases is a song thrush . As you are putting away the candle holder there’s a short waffle call like laughter - that’s a green woodpecker

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I knew the woodpecker but my hearing isn't so great these days Rob, I often don't hear the birdsong clearly until I come home and edit it and amplify it a bit

[@dwaynestewart411]

I very much enjoyed the video. I looked like a grand time no matter what the weather was. Have a great one and I will see you on the next adventure. Dwayne

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Dwayne

[@RetroRamblers]

If my feet get cold, it takes a very long time for me to stop shivering! If my feet are cold then I am cold! I love a good fire, and the stove is fantastic, especially as it is another way to cook, too!!! It's a shame the airflow gaps are taking away the heat 😢 The Spring Equinox or Vernal Equinox, is next week, Monday 20th March 2023 at 0924pm, where the dark and the light is equal. See you on the next one 👋

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it can be unpleasant having cold feet but luckily I managed to warm mine up next to the wood stove

[@allanmason7544]

great vid again andy how is mandy lovely to see them dogs make a fuss of you

[@King_Bob_The_Third]

Always enjoy your videos, Sandy. And if you give an opinion on something, it is always honest. Thanks for taking us along, stay safe and warm.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks KB

[@jannerfox9292]

Lovely video Sandy, thank you. Looking forward to getting out camping.

[@banshee107]

I’m a big fan of this tent. Breezy yes but putting snow on the sides subsides this when the whites stuff falls. I’ve added a snow skirt which makes it work very well.

[@GavTatu]

Got some fancy gaffs round your way mate !

[@ljd8520]

Sign me up for the next trip !

[@markdriver9170]

that mash is outstanding

[@CRi5_Ralph]

Great Video Sandy; I feel a bit sad for the track cut through your permission woodland, We need to preserve wild woodlands. It Reminds Me of the Dire Straits Song, Telegraph Road.

[@WiltshireMan]

I remember that song too. The track was only put in to remove some fallen tree's, I doubt it is going to be permanent

[@madcarew5168]

Nowt like the sound of rain on a tent when warm ,no leaks,well fed,and the right company..until that got to pee moment!!!

[@kennethwilson8633]

Nice outing. Have fun stay safe.

[@tps3057]

Amazing....

[@davelunaskitchen8355]

That feast you prepared with the salmon and mash was incredibly visually appealing in addition to the rest of your video which was great!

[@smithywick]

Great video sandy really enjoyed watching that 👌 such peace and solitude and there’s nothing like cooking and eating in the outdoors 😋 and wat a welcome home from the pooches ✊

[@dronescape8146]

Top video & excellent knife maker :-)

[@jeffjones6107]

Great video Sandy 👍

[@christinemose7308]

Always appreciate how you go through the bother to take us along with you.

[@kentsundell3751]

Thank you for bringing us with you on your trips

[@horacerumpole9263]

Quality, as always Sandy. Love these uploads🥰

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Horace, It's nice to get out into nature even when it's cold:)

[@journal59pierre44]

Nice work Sandy

[@englishwoodsman]

I know what you mean, mate, about the springtime coming back I can't wait to see the woodland come back to life ...

[@WiltshireMan]

Soon be Spring Dan, make the most of the cold weather:)

[@englishwoodsman]

@@WiltshireMan watch it at 5

[@scottroberts7875]

Hello old friend , superb to see out the bike on a local camp trip. Always amazed by your seemingly endless collection of ilumination devices. Brilliant that you can fit such a comprehensive setup on bike. ATVB2U Sandy, Scott Somerset

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Scott. Yes I do like my Illuminators:)

[@markburr6081]

Very interesting thanks!

[@fraross6212]

Lovely video Sandy. Candle timelapse was great and that dinner !!!! You earned it 🤘

[@joeantonicci8920]

Loved it..

[@loki1066]

Love the candle lantern 😻

[@michaelevans1658]

Cannot tell you how much I enjoy your videos ,you bring the outdoors in. For some one who does not get out much thru terminal illness makes a difference.

[@duncanmcmahon278]

Fab video as always thanks for sharing your quality adventures

[@markr452]

I really enjoyed this thank you

[@patrickkelley3408]

Wonderful

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

Brilliant video Sandy, like a Wiltshire version of Patrick Dickinson. (I actually found you because of your commenting on Pat's videos and checked your channel out, glad I did, to see a collab of you two would be something special!) Liked and Subbed 👍 And Wiltshire has beautiful Countryside, very similar to Cheshire, (where I'm from) and I've a soft spot for Avebury, been there many times, and have a few friends in Marlborough. Take care All the best Dave (and Buddy the doggo)

[@memybikeni9931]

A few weeks ago I got made redundant so went out on my motorbike to get some fresh air to clear my head and got hit by a car, all on the same day. It was a country lane, and I was fortunately thrown clear from the bike across into the hedges. I can actually remember laying on the ground thinking today hasn’t gone as planned, but laying there staring up at the sky, without having anything else to do but wait for the ambulance, I got to thinking that this must be what wild camping feels like. Aside from being a bit battered, It was actually quite comfy laying on soft ground, and all wrapped up. When I can afford a new bike I might even bust open the tent I bought 7 years ago and never used, and take it on a wild camp. You are so inspirational Sandy, thanks for all your wonderful uploads. It keeps us all going when the chips are down. Very much appreciated. Rich.

[@WiltshireMan]

WOW glad you are uninjured Rich, Yes get back on a bike when you feel ready and even better if you get a tent too

[@billcotton1551]

Really great video! I find these very relaxing to watch. I also saw you in Charlie's Royal Enfield meet up at the airport.

[@WiltshireMan]

I didn't film that Bill but will be doing some motorbike videos very soon

[@alanponter4917]

Lovely relaxing vid Sandy. Always watch your content, and what a fantastic welcome home waiting for you. As somebody once said 'try locking your wife and your dog in the boot of your car on a freezing cold night, and in the morning when you let them out, see which one gives you the best welcome'.

[@sexonlegs666]

Proper Job!

[@patdunne3277]

Thanks Sandy you are an inspiration!! Great camp.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pat

[@Andyb2379]

Always admire you for getting out In whatever season. It seems to have been a long winter 🥶 so I’ll be pleased to see spring coming in. As always a lovely camp out

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Andy it does feel like a long cold Winter. Just been out for the morning dog walk and it feels like Spring is happening right now. The brids are singing, the early plants are putting on lots of growth, we are moving into a lovely New Spring right now:)

[@Andyb2379]

@@WiltshireMan I’m spending the day with a blacksmith today to try my hand at it. Hopefully it will be warm by the furnace

[@markb3180]

Alway's enjoy your wid camping vlogs!

[@davebarney3369]

Nice one, WM. I’m going camping first week of April. Hope I’m going to be warm enough!

[@tonypatey5669]

You’re a brave man being out there in that cold damp weather. To get some of the video takes extra energy so it’s appreciated . Just wondering, how come the majority of your tents don’t have a floor to them, why is that, wouldn’t it be warmer and cozier. Thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Tony, Yes I would love a floor but most of my tents are budget cheap things and don't have floors

[@majesticbonsai6464]

Always a pleasure watching you and sharing in your videos!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou for watching

[@LFH02]

Great to see you out making the most of life. looked very good for the soul. thanks for sharing

[@WiltshireMan]

Can't beat a good camp Oz, hopefully you will be getting some time in under canvas this year too?

[@trooper2221]

Awesome camp mate, your an inspiration to me, if you can go camping so can I😀 And I will after healing a bit more from my knee surgery. I’m 61and a bit over weight, but must get back out there. Cheers from Oklahoma.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, You can do it, get out there as soon as your knee is fixed

[@TheAncientBiker]

I can't say why but that was one of your really good 'uns. 🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa Thanks Richard, I actually quite enjoyed this camp apart from the cold draught, but then if it wasn't for the cold draught how would I appreciate the warmth:)

[@tonimaurizi9937]

The different sceneries looks like same places that Carlisle195 goes to camp!!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Might look similar but is about 300 miles South

[@robtherover]

Great camp as always.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Rob

[@jonjones754]

Well done Sandy, i admire your attention to detail..raking the leaves to leave no trace. Keep the videos coming, we love them , cheers Jon

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Jon I always do that:)

[@pd-g3960]

Great video Sandy, so relaxing watching your outdoors adventures. On the tent front take a look at the onetigris northgaze available in lightweight nylon or Oxford canvas type material. They have snow skirts all around bar 19:02 the door flaps. Nice size very roomy for one with camp bed and stove. Thoroughly recommend it!

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

I remember Joe Robinet testing one of those stoves and cutting his fingers to shreds on the chimney because of the way you have to roll it from sheet metal, more or less, I'd say that's a major design flaw!

[@WiltshireMan]

Most lightweight stoves use this type of chimney

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

@@WiltshireMan Most of the alternatives stoves chimneys I've seen on other channels come in sections that slot together and are stored inside the stove. Kent Survival used such a stove recently to camp in an abandoned ambulance.

[@WiltshireMan]

@@Jamal_Tyrone Yes those stoves do exist but I think you'll find that most flat pack stoves use a roll of thin Titanium for the flu

[@TheCoopsvids]

Always a good day when one of your vids pops up Sandy. Thanks fir taking us along mate. AtB Coops 👍🏻🚴

[@WiltshireMan]

Your welcome Coops, It's always nice to spend time inda woods:)

[@Debbie-ky5ey]

I have to say your Chanel is amazing I appreciate the quality if your video skills it looks like a lot of hard work thank you so very much .❤

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Debbie, hard work isn't hard if you enjoy it:)

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

Well done Sandy a great adventure 👍👍

[@WiltshireMan]

It was a lovely camp in the draughty woodland Jame, just had to be done. It's Spring tomorrow:)

[@sarkybugger5009]

The green woodpecker says _good morning._

[@WiltshireMan]

He was laughing at me:)

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@WiltshireMan They do that to me, too. They obviously know something... 🤭

[@philjones3335]

Always love your videos, just such a lovely chilled woodland camp. I see you do the same as I do when you return home..greet the dogs first before the wife😂, case of who shouts loudest me thinks. 😉

[@martystacey4429]

Simple stuff, done really well Sandy🖤👌Thank you and KTF🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

One must always keep the Faith Marty:)

[@thatwelshman4518]

Great stuff, I keep thinking about doing a proper wild camp somewhere. Seems it all has to be quite stealthy these days or risk getting moved on. Keep it up!

[@billdunham1913]

Another inspiring overnight Sandy. Keep them coming please. I use the verbal equinox as my signal to start cycle camping for another Spring, so plan to get out next week. Useful looking tent, but my old bones couldn't cope with those draughts. Cheers from Spain.

[@WiltshireMan]

I guess it is somewhat warmer during the Winter where you are Bill, over here in the UK this Winter has been a long, damp and cold one

[@jessicapayne8622]

Yay!!! One of my fav you toobers in another video sneaking off for a while!! X

[@WiltshireMan]

I'd rather be a "Toober" than a "Tuba" :)

[@thetopicala]

Very nice Sandy! Cosy little overnight trip and good food . 👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Osmo

[@marksadventures3889]

Lovely stuff Sandy. What a pleasant wee camp. I like your lantern- very retro. Bike camping with style that was.

[@WiltshireMan]

I think the chair made it stylish Mark:) Certainly made it more comfortable

[@barryconway]

Thanks for taking us along, W.M. and yes, ‘urry up Spring.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Barry, won't be too much longer now til Spring