Stealth Camping Test: Camouflage Equipment.

Testing stealth camping equipment In preparation for more stealth camping future videos on my KZbin channel Englishwoodsman.
MAIN EQUIPMENT USED.
Geertop hooped pole bivvi.
DD 3.5 x 3.5 mc tarp.
naturehike sleeping bag
unigear air mat.
British army clothing
British army 120 rucksack.
The reason for this video? I am testing camouflage equipment for different styles of stealth camping video that will be coming to my KZbin channel soon plus I am sorting of my camping equipment to have a massive camping equipment give aways.
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[@deekelley891]

Dan, the thing is, you’ll have people leave and people come. Like me! I only found you after 2020. And now I try to never miss an episode since I really enjoy your personality, the information, equipment, etc. Don’t worry about the critics.

[@79joddy]

I think it is very easy to overdo camo. Being dressed as a soldier will only bring more attention regardless where you are. Plain dark coloured hiking/bushcraft trousers and a plain green woolen jumper will help you blend in and not look conspicuous. Camo is useful to stop you been seen from the sides. Not much point putting it on a tarp that is already camo style. A good idea with camo is to keep it a little bit away from the tent/tarp. If it is all on top of each other it can be more conspicuous. so camo doesn't always blend in with it surroundings even if you are in a wood. In the video there was some green leaf trees that actually clashed with the camo. A black bag rather than a camo back will draw less attention. If you want to avoid light slipping out at night may be worth looking at a cover sheet for tent/tarp. It should prevent some light slippage. A headlamp with a red light will be less conspicuous. A wind cover for the cooking set will prevent the fire been seen. Good video. Keep it up.

[@BulldogBadger]

Top video as always Dan really enjoyed it, one little idea when you do another stealth camp is to take the camera far back and show how stealth it looks from a distance, that would be good to see👍

[@howarddavies782]

Shape, shine, shadow, silhouette, smell and sound, you've got it all Dan. Another enjoyable relaxing video-well done.

[@simonward4520]

Stop worrying about what others think. 40k subscribers, you are doing something right! I watch 4 main channels, yours, funny and good equipment and food reviews, haze outdoors, again funny and good tips, messner, good equipment reviews and wild beare, she knows what she is doing and really pushes herself and a dam sight more attractive than you three! 😁. Lots of people doing it now but you guys have a certain personality that people enjoy watching. Keep them going.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

And a year later it's more than doubled 🙂🤘

[@Kay-kay6200]

I agree, stop worrying about what people think, your subs keep going up so you must be doing something right!! Lol. Just keep on doing you and everything will be fine!! 😂😂😂

[@BulldogBadger]

Funny to have Vegan Dan and Non Vegan Dan lol

[@veganoutdoorsman]

that's what we are 😂

[@BulldogBadger]

@@veganoutdoorsman opposites attract lol Good on you keeping Non vegan Dan company though whilst Scotts been cleaning his shed for the last three months lol

[@donaldbarr8300]

80's and 90's transition years. I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Even the neighbors could beat the devil out of us! I'm glad you're shedding off gear. Someone will cherish it, and grin ear to ear, every time they use it!!! Keep up the good work!

[@InternallyCoherent]

I've been binge watching all your old videos this past week, so I was really happy to see a fresh release when I opened up KZbin today! Thank you for doing what you do! :D

[@MrJeff622]

Still a Newby catching up on old videos. You're humour and honesty keeps me watching subscribing, even telling mate's to watch. The type of fella you feel like you know but have never met. Made me laugh with the discipline of the70/80s😂😂. I remember I'm 10 years older. Ps, I love you're number one Target, your family. ♥️🎯

[@neilbuckard723]

Cmon guys........get this man to 100k and beyond

[@RJ-pu8yh]

You do a great job Dan, you are a natural, you arent boring, you inject a bit of humour and above all else you are honest which of course is important. In a troubled world you bring light so be proud, shun the doubters and keeo doing what you do because you do it well 👍

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Your such a genuine bloke with your stories poor budgie I remember when my parents went away on holiday and my mums canary died and my older brothers glued it to the perch so they didn’t have to tell my mum 😂😂😂 Excellent video and the worst it of cameo is straight lines such a tell tell sign

[@jeanettedickson2789]

Brilliant video your a right down to earth guy and so honest your a joy to watch

[@lauriewright388]

Just keep doing what you’re doing buddy.

[@tomsco7]

Talking about beating when we was kids has bought back memories lol

[@atcay81]

Aww your Mrs sounds lovely and very thoughtful 💝

[@BulldogBadger]

I like the idea of using a tarp with the geertop for a little extra space and also you can keep the bivvy open and use just the bugnet so will be no condensation

[@neilbuckard723]

Dont ever think we get bored ......we want more and more,and more

[@xXTRISTANXx]

your channel ain't dying mate. keep doing what you're doing. we love your channel for you.

[@yvonnemassey3658]

I have watched so many camping type channels that I can't keep count of them but I have settled on 4 that I always watch. Yours is one of them. I can't presume to understand how KZbin works with their algorithms but I am glad that people are able to post videos like yours or we would have never met you. I think you said you've been doing this 7 years, maybe I'm wrong but that's a very long time to come up with new ideas every week or so. KZbin did give you this opportunity but that's it. You have your number one love, your family and your number 2 love, camping. KZbin didn't give you that, you brought it with you. So getting a plaque or trophy from your wife is so much better then anything KZbin can offer. And for me and my family, it's your love of camping that keeps us coming back. It doesn't have to be anything new and exciting or whatever, it's you and your gear (and your pals) that we come here for. Keep on enjoying your love of camping hun, that's all that matters.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Bother you philosophy is how i really feal. I'm still under 1k subs and totally feel the way you do about just being yourself. Don't change. This is a great community and the small talk is worth it. Nature is therapy.

[@eugenedarvell8470]

Hi great video. Especially like the bit where you start to talk about KZbin and not chasing Dream full time KZbinr.. I like to see more segments like this in your videos if possible . Really enjoyed when you started talking about Camping in general, You tube , opens up a whole new dimension to your videos . Keep on making great videos like this can’t wait for your next instalment

[@BaldBeardAndBadKnees]

I love to stealth camp, it’s like playing hide and seek but your competition don’t know they’re playing ☺️

[@MBCR101]

I proper needed to hear that bit about targets and going with the flow mate. Life is to be enjoyed and experienced. Thanks for your vids, humble and real!!!

[@englishwoodsman]

Thankyou x-km 👍

[@bobhead6243]

When it comes to your Channel , you are a down to earth , Man of the People Dan , Honesty goes a long way mate , plus you are a Yorkshire lad too ! , Be well my Friend .

[@BulldogBadger]

👏👏👏

[@marcomcdowell8861]

That is why the good Lord created hot sauce....to smother the taste of the MRE. Forty-one straight days of MREs, a medium bottle of Tobasco saved our poor souls and taste buds 🤣

[@atcay81]

Love the steath camp Dan.. and yep I am a side sleeper too lol 👍😎🏕️ awesome video as always buddy 😁🤩

[@oshiforb7445]

Stop finding fault with yourself, you are who you are that's why you have so many subscribers, it's because we see the real you not some showman your a real genuine person who people loves to see. I have never seen you apart from your videos yet I feel I've known you for a long time and therefore class you as a friend, so stay as you are, you're personality is what shines anyhow stay safe and many thanks to you're family for sharing you with us. 👍

[@dwaynestewart411]

yea Dan I agree with you 100%, stealth camping is fun. covert operations keeping undetected is a challenge and never gets boring . Dwayne

[@Peteablokeoutdoors]

Great video mate, as a serving soldier my stealth set up is a British army basha using bungees with a British army bivi bag and my RAB 3 season down bag with a foam roll mat with a inflatable mat on top of it. I pitch either A frame or a simple lean too depending on the ground, I always set up at last light if I can depending on what I’m doing and nothing above waist height regarding the basha height. Army ration packs have improved but those seed bars are tooth breakers 😂 I use tabasco source to add flavour to the meals . Jet boil flash is my go to stove 👍🏻 Cam nets are rats, I never use them when I’m camping. Keep up the great videos mate, don’t worry about others mate, you will never please everyone 👍🏻💪🏼 atb Pete

[@lindaclayton185]

There are a lot to choose from but I choose to watch you so you have something the others don't..xx

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Another great video Dan 😊

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Yeah ! Great video ! All the best ! 👍

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

Looking forward to this, love the camo 👊🏽

[@rexbell7963]

I think the camo net is definitely good to use for stealth. Because it has depth and texture it’s better than just a camo pattern tarp or tent Also want to comment about new KZbinrs coming along and taking interest away from your channel. I don’t think that will happen. I and lots of others enjoy your videos not just for the camping itself, but because of your honest, down to earth attitude, great perspective, and easy going nature. Others can’t replicate your personality, which is one of the things that makes you popular. There’s only one English Woodsman

[@ivormoraywildcamper2447]

Hi Dan,i live in Scotland and regularly stealth camp,just because i dont want people to find/see me,pretty much using army surplus gear like a basha and hooped bivi set up,i like the buzz of being hidden and no bugger knows you are there,i find it quite funny,all the best man.

[@glynburden1813]

It's not just about new faces it's the person themselves. I find you entertaining and interesting to watch. I've tried other channels and found there personality boring

[@leep22]

best camping man i watch mate💯

[@MrDefaultti]

About camo-nets. It is ok to use those if you are willing to carry the extra weight. But if using, then use them the right way. Break the silhuet of the thing you are using to hide. Make straight lines a bit rounder. Use sticks and branches for that. Straight line over a paracord is like a "that is man made!". Break the silhuet...

[@toritori4430]

Hunting blind . You can see through but anything passing at distance can't see you Made of fine cloth with various printed patterns loads out there weigh abt as much as a midge net maybe less . £20/30 I think I got mine for £18 in real tree pattern .

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

loving the videos mate keep up the great work

[@darrenstevens3549]

Love this set up dan brilliant

[@bobhead6243]

Being Ancient myself , I can remember when you would get a good Hammering from your Father , after you had a clout round the ear from the Local Bobbies , lol .

[@Yorkmedia1]

Hi dan I been following you for a long time I watch your channel because you know what you are on about you are very entertaining don’t worry about something you can’t control I remember you camping in a red tent you come along way dan great video

[@oldirtybeuner]

Great video! I love to stealthcamp and you showed lots of good gear and tricks. Love the camo stuff too, but you don't need it always to stealthcamp safe. In my last video I stealthcamped in colorful cowboyclothes. Overkill can be stealthy too. Nobody would call cops and try to explain there is a cowboy hiding in the woods😂🤠

[@fragsandwich3585]

yeah im in scotland and still like stealth camping it takes me back to ma army days

[@pennyoliver7799]

Love the videos.. so natural, funny and informative … 😀

[@duncanmcdowall90]

Great video and loved all the talking, keep going and keep safe 👍

[@andypalmer26]

The meals have change loads since I was in , at least you can eat them now , great video

[@ramblinonandon]

Very wise words and thoughts. 👍

[@jennyrigby3475]

Don’t let your videos end we all love them. This video is good so much better than those that unpack cans of beers and always drinking and bad language. Good luck

[@BryanBalser]

If you love what you do then don't stop due to subscriber numbers....you do a great job and i enjoy your videos...

[@michellemoores6327]

Do you know Dan, you brought back some memories for me here. I was brought up in the 50's/60's and correctly teachers did give us beatings. I went to an all girl's school when we had full uniforms, including, yes, straw boaters and winter hats, up to 14 yes old. We had the strap and cane and needless to say, I was on the headmistress' radar at least once a week for the strap. Again, yes, when I got home with strap marks across my palms, you know the answer 🤣😭. Too funny now.

[@RaynarNslR]

Sorry I got distracted by that bit above your eye while you were talking, especially with all the bird muck on the tree. Awesome setup and thanks for the news about Mick. Will follow your channel always, can’t get into others that easily! Stay safe Dan atb 👍🦊

[@shanefoley3341]

People watch because you tell it like it is. No gimmicks.

[@SteeleJackOutdoors]

It’s good to be out with mates, but when I go for a cheeky stealth camp it’s to get away from people. Just be alone in the wilderness. So I guess if we got the right to roam, I’d still be a stealth camper. Plus it’s a bit of childhood fun, hiding yourself away. Being somewhere secret that’s just for you. I always love hearing people pass (not too) close by and knowing that they don’t know I’m there. But of relaxation, but of a thrill - bit of back to basics. Them’s the ingredients for a proper stealth camp!

[@tomwilson7806]

Truly well said!

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

You are right to use the netting over the entrance. That's the only problem with the DD tarps, they are so light on the underside. Little tent and a big tarp for working space is a good combo. 👍👍

[@mickp3526]

Good honest video. Did my first stealth camp in my soulo200 need a camo tarp to sit under never thought at seventy I’d be doing this.

[@Yorkmedia1]

Hi Dan I was bought up strict in 70s I use to get hit for leaving my bedroom a mess really good video

[@jameswilson6717]

Loved it all Dan simple as that.All the very best pal 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Mark_Hull]

Still watched but not commented on your videos in a while Dan . Really enjoyed this video especially when you’re sat against the tree with hot drink and talking about everyday stuff. Always look forward to your videos pal

[@tararuaman]

Great video Dan, like the way you eat with your mouth closed, you were taught good manners, regardless of the beatings. Keep on doing what you are doing. I've been in the mountains for 50 years +, guiding and teaching and still out there. It only stops when you want it to. Cheers from NZ 😊

[@ferdiemiddleton8910]

i love the natter keep up the stories

[@Oldsparkey]

I like it simple because no one knows I'm there. No one bothering me just peace and quiet. Stealth camping is like hunting , get behind some greenery of any type. It helps to break up your camps silhouette. Then use the camo to help your camp blend in with the surroundings. If you have planned it right you should also have some taller bushes form where a person would be looking. Anything to help break up your camps horizontal lines since they are not natural in the woods. Here in the States the Bushwhack Camo Tarps from Warbonnet Hammocks works for me.

[@jamiem7649]

I’ve just bought a bushwhack camo tarp from warbonnet. It’s a great tarp, but I found the glare from the coating makes the tarp stand out amongst the woodland, it’s quite shiny

[@BulldogBadger]

That naturehike bag looks awesome mate, thats an awesome fathers day present 👍

[@nayanpandya7697]

Regards to Mick glad to hear he is battling on thanks Dan Hi to Scott to 👍

[@ih8018]

Love the budgie story crack me up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jordanlangford6267]

I love that sleeping bag dan i only use it in the summer as it can get a lil cold in the brecon beacons. Iv had it yrs mate very reliable 👌

[@adee4214]

Great video, just keep doing what you love me and my son will be watching

[@JLowe-uu8lr]

Yeah to stealth camping !=8)

[@andrewmossop6241]

Brilliant budgie story! I knew one that one family just forgot to feed it.. and the box of trill was a foot away from it's cage!

[@BulldogBadger]

631 in a month is epic! If your having fun and people are also enjoying it then thats awesome.. I was also giddy for 1000 subs, now I’m there I stopped looking.. as long as I make videos I enjoy and some people are watching then im happy, just as long as I have people watching I dont mind if its 10 or 10 thousand

[@Yorkmedia1]

It’s really interesting that your testing your equipment for stealth camping which is a good idea Dan really good video and educational too

[@jumpin4joync]

I do agree with you that everything, eventually, comes to an end. However, with yt and being a subscriber, I/we are able to pick and choose what we enjoy watching. We are all individuals and different in many ways and similar in many ways. I, personally, began watching yt almost exclusively over television when the US shut down for the big C. I began working at home, on the computer, every day. I setup my desk with 2 monitors; one for work, one for watching yt and other streaming services. I found your channel during the shutdown. I enjoy your channel very much. I enjoy it for a few different reasons. Unless your content offends me, which I don't believe it ever will, I will stay a subscriber. I now have my husband watching your channel and our daughter and grandson watching too. I enjoyed this video; stealth camping, chatting with us, testing the rations, sharing your opinion of the sleeping bag, the large tarp, etc. I hope your channel continues to grow. Its enjoyable, educational and relaxing.

[@kevhope7102]

Love the chanel well done mate

[@clifflanderwalkitoff7650]

Fab sleeping bags mate

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

Apart from admiring a man who can wax philosophical while having a grain of rice balanced on his right eyebrow.... about camouflage. As a former NCO instructor on the topic first of all accept you can't hide from people walking by closely; you will be seen eventually. So long as they aren't actually looking for you, often just staying still does the job. And don't look at them; people sense when they are being watched. As for camo nets; I hate them. Faff machines. They scream premeditation; you are obviously aware you are not supposed to be doing this so makes it harder to talk your way out if sprung. Better to set up the tarp then drop it until after dark. Set it up in daylight with a quick release knot, then drop it... unless you need it for shelter in which case fewer people are moving around anyway. I wouldn't bother carrying a net, just keep a low profile with the tarp. No light, no sound, no movement... but then ask why are you doing this? I stealth camp so I am not bothered by other people, time on my own but not time spent bored or scared of discovery. Worse time is insertion and extraction to your harbour area. Enter the cover away from your chosen spot and circle around, coming back on your path but off to one side so you can spot any tails. Have fun.

[@peterp4223]

On a personal not I would probably have pick a spot tucked under a Bush and had tarp ultra low down guess that's the ex Royal engineer me thinking but great video once more Dan aka @englishwoodsman keep up good work stay safe fella

[@Delgrey]

Blending in is easier than you think, and that is for one simple reason. 99% of people are lost in their own little world, and are too busy or preoccupied. This is your life, not anybody else’s. Most people will think that you’re doing something cool.

[@CragScrambler]

44k subs mate, onwards and upwards 😁😉

[@englishwoodsman]

Almost 45k mate .

[@sergeiz.5815]

Awesome setup 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BulldogBadger]

Cracking tarp that mate and I bet Mick is pleased that your getting good use out of it, hope he is ok buddy!

[@briankirkup]

Yes enjoyed the video as usual keep them coming. All the best Cheers BK

[@razzledazzle8948]

I love your videos. Keep it up 👍

[@neilbuckard723]

When you say your not feeling good or somethings not right Dan, please talk m8 theres many of us out there that actually care dan😉👍

[@philiplynn4611]

They where the good old days lol

[@distortedreality4603]

Great video Dan! Love the stealth camping one's, I like the look of the geertop bivy, ive got the snugpak stratosphere but ive not had chance to use it yet. All the best pal great channel 👍

[@Hunker_down]

Dan really like your channel been a subscriber for a while keep the good work up mate.

[@ACE19688]

Its not the end that is important but the journey and what you learn along the way. Enjoy it and thrive from it. Its nice to have goals but be fluid with them. Good combo by the way set up looked good. Love the chats would love to hear some story time ones of great camps and crappy ones or even funny/spooky encounters along the way.

[@andrewmossop6241]

The budgie did it for me!

[@buellzebub48]

I would not 'full on' stealth camp, but I would try to camp a little stealthily or discreetly, if that makes sense? Just to minimise my visual impact on the environment, all part of 'leave no trace', and so as not to spoil someone else's beautiful view with a dayglo tent stuck in the middle of it. And as you say, it's fun 👍

[@Stevetaylor099]

I love the camera nets, especially being so close to London Dan. Good to hide your setup a bit more here and also gives that bit of privacy during daylight hours

[@colheg3113]

I think if you keep your camp no More than waist height and you can get the Camo net over all your camp/Tarp/Tent it will definitely blend in to your surroundings course it will it breaks up your outline and looks like leaves !!! Enjoy your Night !!😊

[@mark...onwardsandupwards8766]

Yes I'm a kid of the 80s and 90s and a thick ear after doing wrong did me no harm, that's what they need nowadays

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Nah then, ey up me duck. For what it's worth I personally like it when you're talking about things other than camping, it adds more of a personal touch to your channel. I find that much more interesting than watching a vid of someone just talking about camping all the time and nothing else, that can get boring very quickly. Just carry on doing what you're doing me owd cocka, it's obviously working judging your sub count. *From a KZbinr who's struggling around the 300 subs mark 🤙

[@BulldogBadger]

Camo works well and people talk sh1t about it but it definitely helps a set up disappear into the background

[@MyScottyboy1]

Definitely. When I was a teenager in the '80's I subscribed to a magazine called 'SWAT' (survival, weaponry and techniques) and there used to be loads of articles on the best camo, different countries military used different camo in all environments, it was fascinating to me as a spotty 15yr old! It's still great now that I'm 52!

[@IrelandRider]

I think in the summer months it's a better option to camp using a tarp as it can be a lot cooler and give you the option of a lot more room. I'm yet to try it as I don't have the gear yet, but hopefully I will before the summer turns to winter 🥶 Great video btw 👌 👍

[@andrewmacnaughton7556]

Great upload as always dan looking forward to watching you do some winter camping again.

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Its a bivvy and a bergen, good bit of kit as i remember.

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Hi pal! I like you little rant about subs, numbers and rubbish like that and glad you said you dont care too much about all that. Family and being outdoors comes first and its true. I will be a father soon so I hope I can relate to that. I do want to start making videos as well and go out whenever possible like you. Got my Trekker 1.0 seem great, but its a tent so its 'easy'. Always wondered about bivis and how they would work if taking for a few days walking trip. Not sure got to hide or where to store my backpack, boots etc seems like tart to go with it is good idea but then carrying both and you need trees to send up seems a bit difficult. Maybe one day I will try. Got speedster alcohol stove to try also, dont want to use noisy gas stoves all the time. Anyway I live in Scotland, I know it easier, sucks you need to hide, steal camp in England. Government rules sucks bit time and those idiots dont let us do too much as always but nevermind. Cheers from Edinburgh. Regards