Solo woodland Bivi Camp and thoughts on Bushcrafters and Courses

Solo woodland Bivi Camp and thoughts on Bushcrafters and Courses

[@daveevans2261]

Yes your right Sandy ,Spring will come when it's ready, we must live with nature not try to fight it or change it.

[@ShortyzWingz]

Thank you so much for taking my disabled bum into the Wiltshire woodlands! Great video.

[@rooster002]

same from me.

[@windy1965]

Hi Sandy, Seeing you partake in these sort of camps is what got me into this in the first place & I would like to give you a big THANK YOU for that. It just looks so peaceful & relaxing where you were. Who wouldn't benefit from doing that. I just need to find a friendly landowner with a sympathetic ear. Take care & all the best, Neil.

[@WiltshireMan]

+windy1965 Great stuff Neil. Glad I have inspired you. All the best mate Sandy

[@daveevans2261]

Lovely video Sandy thanks for showing us, that's a lovely little wood, and what a chorus from birds, yes I did hear the cukoo. 👍🇬🇧🍻

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dave. One day Spring may happen again but for now we are in the depths of winter

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Very enjoyable video Sandy! Wonderful to see you and Elsa out on a peaceful adventure. Loved to hear the cuckoo's! The wrens arrived back today and I was thrilled to watch them putting twigs in the birdhouse. For it's size the wren is a sassy little bird that signs the day away. I'll be 63 the end of the month and have spent many wonderful years roaming the woods, never tire of it, but my body has seen some hard use over the years and my pace is slower. Nothing wrong with a slow pace though, for at times I see more. Thank you for bringing me along, much appreciated! Sincerely, Ossie

[@zdenekmarek3843]

Super beautiful video and introduction to your little sanctuary of nature.Thanks for the Shareing. Best Wishes

[@Wildsoul62]

What a lovely Spring camp out that was Sandy. I am like you in that I grew up with the countryside as my playground , camping out and doing loads of things which are now known as "bushcrafting ". There is always knowledge to expand on and that's lifelong but to have a deep respect the countryside is the foundation and starting point for anyone wishing to start into " bushcrafting" . Best wishes Vee

[@WiltshireMan]

+Wildsoul Vee Thanks Vee, Yes I am sure I will be learning til the day I die:) I have learned a lot about the cuckoo pint plant. If I can learn just one wild plant a week then I will have done well in a few years:) Thanks for watching Vee. Sandy

[@thesergeantprepper.2208]

It's just brilliant that you've got your priorities so right. You head off regularly to clear the head and relax, an inspiration to all. Keep it up Sandy and keep the vids coming. Its great to watch and enjoy your adventures. P

[@paulrudd1063]

Another great film sandy. I like it when you get a little philosophical. The bush does that to you, doesn’t it! Cheers

[@123colinfrost]

My word Sandy, what a beautiful video. I've been following Mike(McQ) for some time and more recently Lee(Stoffer) and Zed, all of whom have wonderful channels, But your videos have a different tempo, the quiet exploration of the woods, make me feel I'm walking along side you, enjoying the Wiltshire countryside. I've lived in Canberra Australia for several years so I really enjoyed the small details of this video, the lush green grass, the hawthorn, blackthorn and even the bark of small ash twig you found hanging in the tree all remind me of the rural Essex woodlands that I grew up in. Thanks mate, just beautiful.

[@windhamcabin]

Another great outing with Bivouac Jack ;) and 4 legged company! lovely trip to a lush spring woodland. The bird song was splendid. The Cuckoo birds call reminds me of my grandparents clock. haha Nice new knot Sandy! Both Paul and Mack are top blokes! Take care -Chris

[@Creativecavemanagain]

Great video as always. Nicew to see a wild camper who isn't fixated on alcohol consumption and stupid dances.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Wonderful video, and I absolutely agree.

[@vanessaboman8143]

yes yes yes... bird song to serenade one man and his dog.. peace at last... beautiful.. love the blackbird song and that sounds calls my name ...

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Vanessa:)

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Very nice Sandy. The spring brings a whole new feel that you brought out in this video perfectly. The winter camping sure makes me appreciate the lushness of the spring summer even more. Good camping this year. Bruce

[@simoncook6503]

Hi Sandy, its always a shear pleasure to join you in the woods. Great video as always thank you my friend

[@WiltshireMan]

+simon cook Thanks Simon, Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

You looked very comfy in that setup Sandy, low key but comfy. My back would not permit that mores the pity. Thanks for posting. Cheers Moose Down Under.

[@WiltshireMan]

+mounty27 Thanks Moose

[@KennethKramm]

Nice video Sandy. I always enjoy your comments and thoughts.. Thanks for posting. Ken.

[@WiltshireMan]

+KennethKramm Thanks Ken. It is great over here now the weather is warming up:)

[@theamazingfreak]

Hi Sandy, it's great to see how Elsa just takes over and owns your bed ;) Thank you for another great video, I really enjoyed this. When you stepped away from your camp to look at the stealth, please keep in mind you had a very overcast day. If you had a clear sky you would have some very good sun reflection from that tarp cover giving away your position. The same is true on a clear, bright, moonlit night. I admit I am very envious of the area you live in. In spring and summer, it is lush and green. Most of Australia is very dry and brown. Most areas have total fire bans because of the extreme risk of bushfire. Also, when you come upon rubbish left in the woods, please think CAMPERS. Not bushcrafters. I do not know a single bushcrafter or woodsman that does not believe in 'leave no trace' philosophy. These people are dirty stinky campers.

[@Lawiah0]

Your dogs favorite part of the day is when you make up the Bivvy.

[@NorwegianWoods]

Another great video. Thanks for bringing the british forests to us :) - Martin

[@WiltshireMan]

+NorwegianWoods Thanks Martin

[@Sparky-ov1ot]

Just rewatched this video again Sandy because going to retry the Dutch army bivi again, nice to see Elsa again, just had my 63rd birthday but going to keep getting out while I can, all the best, Sparky

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Sandy, as ever, I thoroughly enjoyed the peace and earthiness of you bug out. You have inspired me to get out tomorrow Monday into my plantation with two dogs, hot day predicted, and make a brew on my bcb stove. Also saving up for a tarp, biv and sleeping bag as for all your system's, simplicity seems the best way forward to earthing with nature. Well done. Harry. Lothian, Scotland.

[@timb171]

Another lovely video Sandy, thanks for taking the time to film, edit and upload it. I have the same woodgas stove, through trial and error I've found that If I pre-load it with wood stood on end and packed reasonably tightly to just under the inner jet holes (but not so tight to prevent airflow). Then light it from the top, it stops smoking quicker and burns long enough to boil a couple of cups of water without needing any extra fuel. I find if I have to add fuel it starts smoking again for a few minutes. I'll maybe try making a video on what I mean since a picture paints a thousand words. Anyho, atb from sunny Derbyshire. Tim o/

[@hermangerrits8938]

He Sandy, I have seen hundreds of video's, but your video's are the best in my opinion. Very relaxing. I was born in a village with only 400 inhabitants in the south-east of Holland. Our parents werd very religious and with just three families in the street there were 30 children. We learned a lot from each other. We were always outside in nature or working on the farm. So we did not need bushcraftcourses. Sandy, thank you for so many wonderfull and inspiring video's. You have inspired me to make knives. My latest was a knife made of a German Nebelwerferrakete. I found this rocket in Overloon (Holland) It was fired in October 1944.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Herman Gerrits Very interesting Herman. Goodluck with the knife making too. It is a great skill and hobby. Sandy

[@rwmagnus]

Sandy awesome night out with your pup. Very nice get away. Thanks for sharing.

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Another fantastic video Your Elsa is a spitting image of our dog also so well behaved fantastic

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Alan Yes Elsa is a very well behaved dog. She is 14.5 now and still going strong:)

[@jamthebushcraftman5267]

Great video sandy as always thanks for sharing your time in the woods. Atb jam.👍

[@WiltshireMan]

+Jam Thebushcraftman Thanks JAm

[@jamessd7677]

You're quite lucky to have heard that Cuckoo, they're getting rarer and rarer here in Britain, sadly. Not a bad dawn chorus that one, will get a bit better and louder yet though, once all of our summer migratory birds are here adding to the whole medley, ( Cuckoos are that but they get here quite early ), have heard some tremendous dawn choruses in my time. Thanks again mate.

[@theparsonsnose2760]

really great video thanks for posting it. I had been watching it before turning in and really entranced & relaxed by the beauty of the woods when raucous car radio noise (i live in a tiny flat in a big city on a busy main road junction) wafted in through the window rudely interrupting my pleasure!! PLEASE keep posting these lovely vids they are tonic for those of us trapped in cities unable to get out and experience the countryside. thank you

[@daleskidmore1685]

You captured the tranquillity perfectly, Sandy. I heard a cuckoo for the first time in years the other day: there are none around where I live, despite the woodland. Is it time that camping gear makers build in extra space for the dog, lol? Thanks for sharing.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Dale Skidmore LOL the dutch bivi is good for camping with a small dog. There is room for her in the head end. ATB Sandy

[@TheFryingPanStudio]

very, very nice Bivi camp report . I enjoyed watching it!

[@WiltshireMan]

+TheFrying Pan Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it

[@englishwoodsman]

just made my night mate thanks for uploading I am off to bed I was out myself last night on a wild woodland hammock camp did not sleep good at all please take a look at the video

[@tadpoles10]

Thanks for taking us along Sandy, the woods are changing daily now things are at last 'warming' up. atvb t ..

[@user-ju5qz4ik6k]

Thanks for the video really relaxing to watch the birds sounds 😂

[@rlee1403]

as someone who has in the last few years got into wildcamping with my grown up sons I find your videos inspirational Sandy. I still haven't done a solo but watching your videos especially this one is inspiring me to make the move. I watched this video on one of my days off after a long 12 hour shift and just chilled out with a beer in the garden thinking about all the places I could go. cracking video mate.

[@Baron-Bagaten]

Possibly your best ever video Sandy, really enjoyed watching this overnighter. Many thanks.

[@theg-man7868]

Enjoying your thoughts and we should encourage those who are interested into our community..cheers Sandy, birdsong is tricky..

[@steffenpedersen1462]

Very good movie. Good reflexions. Steady camera. So fine. Thank You

[@stevetaylor8446]

And that is how to do it. Alongside nature, leaving only memories behind. Lovely spot you found there too Sandy...that morning sun hit your bivvy perfectly. Not heard a Cuckoo for years now, so was great to know they still visit here. And that stove looks very efficient when it comes to fuel! Love the toasting idea too ha. Thanks for sharing with us all mate. Best wishes - Steve

[@WiltshireMan]

+Steve Taylor Thanks Steve, I must have camped in that woodland 20 times in the last 3 years and you would never know. Yes the stove was efficient and barely any ash left.

[@gordyandellen]

That's fantastic, I felt like I was there! great camera work, I know how much work goes into getting all these little extra cutaways etc. I can remember buying a CD at one time which just had the sound of rain and birds tweeting, it was a relaxation thing, your videos have the same effect on me! love it!!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Another wonderful overnighter Sandy. Enjoyed it very much. To hot to camp here now. Night time is in the 80sF, hard to sleep in that. I may try it on the beach just to see if the sea breeze will make it bearable. Thanks for the video. TC/SS - Stan

[@runforfunken]

Good solo camp Sandy. Tried & tested sleep system,works well.Can never get enough of the dawn chorus,well captured. When on the WHW we actually saw two Cuckoos together fly right over us,first time for me seeing them.We came along with you but we were quiet lol.Good stuff.

[@WiltshireMan]

+HIKE RUN BIKE BUCK Thanks Buck, I have recently seen a Cuckoo too. Perched on some power lines running across a busy dual carriageway.I was driving and glimpsed the bird:)

[@stargawper]

I also grew up in the country in small villages and could wander for miles , never considered camping then but love to now.

[@WiltshireMan]

+bearwood ranger I used to wander for miles as a boy too. Did a little camping when I was younger but try to get out as often as I can now I am older. Trying to make the most of the time I have left:)

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Another great video what a beautiful spot you were in thanks for sharing your time out in the wood atb John

[@adamholbrook2281]

I always enjoy your solo outings. I can really appreciate getting back to nature. It surely allows one to decompress. Thank you for sharing the sites and sounds of Spring from your woods. Take care Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Adam Holbrook Thanks Adam, I really enjoyed this camp. There were a lot of deer in the wood and my little dog was alert most of the night!

[@joesneon]

Brilliant Sandy!!! So good to see your heart is healing after such a tough winter, when you laid in the grass you made me smile!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!! WE HOPE IT RAINS!!!!! Take care buddy!!!!

[@Dod01]

Really enjoyed that video Sandy. Thx Dod.

[@andrewfrank5602]

I've listened to your morning song Birds. And you have a black bird Wren chiffchaff Robin goose blue tit wood pigeon song thrush. Excellent educational video and entertaining. All the best.😊

[@milanvcelak2830]

Hi Sandy, thanks for the nice video. I love sleeping in the woods, I love when he wakes up in the morning forest.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Milan Včelák Thanks Milan. The Morning in the forest is a special time.

[@Zedoutdoors]

My Bushcraft journey began by going on a week long course and it was the best thing I ever did. It taught me the fundamentals skills and camp etiquette required to wildcamp safely and responsibly. A delightful video as always Sandy ~Peace~

[@WiltshireMan]

+Zed Outdoors Hi Zed, Yes I agree. A well run bushcraft course is one of the best ways to get into wild camping and bushcraft. Thanks for watching Zed and hope you can get out for a camp soon. Sandy

[@charlottejpriestley8934]

Thank you for these videos, sincerely. They really do mean a lot. I have relapsed MS and it's limiting everything now. I don't know how I stumbled upon them but they helped calm and save my sanity and give me something right now to look forward to. Trying new medication combinations and treatments can get draining. Just keep on keeping on. Can't say how this will end up for me and I'm hoping it gets better for anyone who's suffering. ATB! I love that dog! You have the soul of a true artist.

[@WiltshireMan]

Charlotte, Thankyou. I hope that with your calmed disposition the healing process may begin or the illness will be slowed or stopped. I wish you all the best. Sandy

[@craftywildcamps]

I really liked that video, very relaxing. I liked how you filmed the dawn chorus, it's funny in the order the birds sing, blackbirds, thrushes then wrens, Robins and then the rest like the warblers and finches a little later. Thanks for sharing. Steve.

[@WiltshireMan]

+C Veg (Bushcraft) Thanks Steve, you seem to know your bird song. I am improving as the years pass:)

[@astrazenica7783]

Great video. I was nearby in Gloucestershire recently, visiting some old outdoor haunts. Beautiful part of the world, especially this time of year

[@WiltshireMan]

+Adam Smith Thanks Adam, I live nr Swindon. Not too far away.

[@lkelectrical9722]

Another good video, I know exactly what your referring to in increasing your knowledge about plants etc. It looks like a lovely peaceful place you have found there.

[@lynnmoore2664]

Very great video Sandy ,just really enjoy watching all of your videos and to hear what your feelings and outlook on things are in the outdoors camping and hiking world! Thanks for sharing , you are at the top of the field in these type of videos!

[@WiltshireMan]

+Lynn Moore Thanks Lynn. I think I am improving with the videos. I do try my best. Hope to get some better camera gear later this year.

[@sydsmith809]

Good one.... pleasure to see, watch and listen. Good as Gold. Thanks.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Ben Smith Thanks Ben for watching and commenting. Sandy

[@sagebrushbob2321]

These sort of quiet solo camps with Elsa are why you are one of my favorite subscriptions. Thank you, Sandy. atb.

[@stealthandy638]

evening Sandy . lovely video . thanks so much . it's great first thing on a morning too here the bird's. love too wake up like that . ATB friend

[@leslieharding8560]

Really enjoyed the laid back feeling of this wild camp video.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Wonderful Sandy as always. Thank you for sharing. Happy wanderings Paul :)

[@WiltshireMan]

+PAC Outdoors Thanks Paul

[@johntodd7402]

Very serene and relaxing Sandy, but you my friend are the breath of fresh air!!

[@WiltshireMan]

+John Todd Thanks John. It was good to get out there. Cant get enough especially at this time of year.

[@Dustypilgrim1]

Always enjoy your gentleman's wanderings Sandy... As you , I grew up spending most of my time all but living in the woods. When I first saw the term Bushcraft I wondered what it was really. Then I realised it was just a term for what too many missed out on. I probably did an awful lot wrong over my time, but I never left any mess behind me anywhere, and I got insane amounts of joy out of the woodlands ... Would love to get out like I used to ...

[@coasthome8356]

Love this stove as well. It was the first little camping stove I bought. When I was much younger and was backpacking in the Sierras, it was wood campfires or nothing. But I love the cleverness of these small enclosed “campfires”. So much better for wild areas and so efficient for cooking. Still the fun of a fire without burning so much wood. I’ve also purchased a Trangia after watching you cook with yours. Never thought an alcohol flame could do all that! Lol Have to give it to the Swedes for their design, especially of the Storm Cooker sets. It’s just so much fun to cook up something wonderful from scratch in the woods, with so little fuss.

[@MintOutdoors]

The camera stabiliser is working very well Sandy, very smooth and makes a huge difference to the quality of the video. Great location by the way. ATB, Jeff

[@WiltshireMan]

+Mint Outdoors Thanks Jeff. The gimbal worked well I thought. makes the video much nicer to view. Sandy

[@callingcelt9015]

Thanks for your atmospheric and reflective video.I always look out for your contributions as they help me relive my love of nature and wild places. You instill honest peace and serenity.Keep up the good workI look forward with you to the summer, John.

[@WiltshireMan]

+John Chester Thanks John, I hope to have many camping adventures this year so stay tuned for more:) Sandy

[@Taffyappleify]

Love it, great overnight camp - I liked your coffee pouch too, very nice. Thank you very much for sharing with us. All the best, Taffy

[@yargstrebor4340]

I loved that Sandy, you represent a true perspective of what its like to spend a night out in the English countryside alone. I felt I was there with you and really enjoyed your confident peaceful approach. I've got my son to watch your videos as I'm looking to introduce some mentors to his life and how he should feel about the world and countryside. Keep it up so we can have some escapism from the white noise of life.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Yarg Strebor Thanks Yarg. It is important to have Mentors and if I can be a help in that way I am honored. Most importantly is to look after the nature:)

[@LJ-rz4zg]

Lovely to see sweet Elsa again ❤ all the best sandy

[@raywickenden4150]

one of the best vid off out door camping I've look at on youtube this year.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Ray Wickenden Thanks Ray. Praise indeed:) Sandy

[@Andyb2379]

You have a new car Sandy?, amazing video as always. I'm very inspired by you & your channel. It makes me get outdoors & all the stress of life disappears. Cheers Sandy

[@kenrowland1]

So peaceful and relaxing, thanks for the insight!

[@mattcarolinesadventures1966]

Great video and hearing the dawn chorus and the cuckoo was just wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Matt.

[@HikingSurvivalJapan]

As always it's a joy to watch one of your wonderful videos. Thank you so much for sharing them. Like you I have spent most of my life camping and spent many a long summer camping with my Mum and Dad. Back then we were just called Campers .... And doing camp craft. Now as you said it's all Bushcraft and such . Well keep camping and hiking and enjoy my friend!!

[@WiltshireMan]

+Hiking & Survival in Japan (Be prepared) Thanks for watching. Yes Bushcraft has become a "buzz word " now:)

[@Steve-Slacker-Philipson]

Cheers Sandy thanks for taking us along and sharing your wisdom.

[@mossybark8753]

Really relaxing vid most enjoyable. Nothing beats the dawn chorus early in the morning when its like that its pure tonic for the soul

[@Celtic-Silver-countryman]

Nice one Sandy, a pleasant camp in the wood, its good to see minimalistic set up and you looked very relaxed. with regards to recognition of edible plants and fungi that is on going for all of us I am sure.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Celtic Woodsman Thanks Woodsman. Minimalistic is good:0

[@WoodsmanocD86]

Beautiful video mate... It really made me look forward to my next camp out.. Thanks... ATB - Marcus

[@chrismilly]

Another great video, I really enjoyed that, loved the gas wood stove I nearly bought one a few years back but went for the Firebox in the end, thanks!

[@maxamus]

Thanks Sandy....another peaceful night...

[@WiltshireMan]

+Max Amus Thanks Max

[@3dbully]

Always look forward to your vid's sandy, keep up the good work, and the wise words.

[@dazinthesticks]

Hello Sandy, very enjoyable video . Thank you for sharing .Atb Darren.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Darren Roberts Thanks Darren

[@marlonmoore3439]

Wonderful Job Sandy! You are truly Blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Best Regards,

[@WorldSurvivalist]

I have to admit I’ve never liked the term Bushcraft, I first heard it on TV by Les Hiddins, with his show the bush tucker man. And the reference to the Australian wilderness as the bush is what I always think of. Ray maars probably had the most to do with the term in the UK because of his TV show. I don’t think its likely a bushcrafter would leave litter in the woods, more likely campers. To me, bushcraft, survival, prepping, field craft, camping, hunting, fishing are all in a similar family, but all very different. By taking all of the best bits from all of the different disciplines you get survivalism. To some people that’s something very different from what I think too, but who cares, I was doing what I like doing long before I knew it had any names at all.

[@billhambelton7698]

Nice one. Loved hearing the cuckoo. Ps the first knot you tied was a larks head Sandy. ATB Bill

[@kimbullock475]

Nice night out Sandy..... Brilliant knot as well.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Kim Bullock Thanks Kim

[@alistairslade3836]

One of your best videos Sandy. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Alistair Slade Thanks Alistair

[@isleofwightdave2286]

Another wonderful video Sandy. Thanks for sharing!

[@WiltshireMan]

+Isleofwight Dave Thanks for watching Dave.

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Great video, your film making is excellent.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Paul Bisseker (Paul Bisseker Bushcraft) Thanks Paul I try my best:)

[@BigmacbushcraftCoUkOutdoors]

Really nice video Sandy, very chilled :) Have to say you do a grand job of picking very suitable music for your videos. Fortunately it is usually a few 'bad apples' that leave a mess and they soon move on to the next thing they want to try! ATB Mac

[@mcleodharry]

Great Spot for an Overnighter Sandy.. Greetings Harry

[@WiltshireMan]

+Highland Wanderer Thanks Harry

[@peteblackwell3]

So relaxing watching your videos Sandy . Superb !

[@briansnyder8494]

Thanks for sharing. It was beautiful sunset, sunrise and sounds. keep up the good work. it is almost like being there.

[@birdie399]

Really enjoyable video, best one of yours I've seen. Lots of short stories with great visuals. Thanks. Nick, Western Australia.

[@Haven2U]

Beautifully filmed video. Thank you so much for the moments of quiet and oneness with nature. I am quite impressed with the wood gassified stove and from your earlier video, I know you are too. The woodland was quite lovely when you made this. Thanks for what you are doing for those of us,do to health reasons, are unable to traverse the woodlands anymore.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Morris Starkey Thanks Morris, Glad you were able to join me in "spirit" so to speak. Keep watching I will have mre wonderful woodland camps coming soon. Sandy

[@Wingman115]

Relaxing my friend. Wish I was out there with you.. Were in a bad drought here in Southern California.

[@sosteve9113]

very nice video Sandy,always great to see your footage greetings from belgium atb steve

[@WiltshireMan]

ALl the best Steve.

[@MrReynard67]

Hi Sandy really enjoyed your vid especially the elsa cam footage Agree totally with your comments

[@Ddabig40mac]

lovely bit of woodland, thanks for sharing it. good job you brought that ball of jute. that was just the thing to have handy for your shelter as well as tinder for your cookstove. i really appreciate the restful video.

[@WiltshireMan]

+Darryl Machtmes Thanks Darryl

[@jameshanson1235]

Thank you Sandy for sharing this vid, you've made a lot of good ones in the past, but I must say this one is one of the best.

[@WiltshireMan]

+James Hanson Ah thanks James. I am always looking to improve where I can