Sub Zero Winter Hot Tenting in a Modified Polish Army Lavvu.

Join me and Maggie as we head to the woods for a sub zero overnight camp during the 'Beast from the East' Siberian snow storm. We spend the night in my modified Polish Army Lavvu hot tent, with my 50. cal ammo can wood stove keeping us warm and toasty, cooking on the wood stove and eating our way through a British army 24hr ration pack - lovely! I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!

[@rickdavid6758]

Great video. Such a peaceful place. Anyone else think this guy is a kind soul?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Rick! Atb, Simon

[@lornaprested6975]

he is i agree

[@marylynne9104]

@@lornaprested6975 - me too, he seems like a really nice bloke with a good heart.

[@thenanlife1141]

Definately a kind soul

[@jefflanham1080]

Yes, I believe he’s as we say in the US ‘good people’ ………btw, am I the only one who cracked up watching the way he first looked at that maple bread?? Lol the look was one of wth do I do with this?!

[@anniejones1839]

I too am addicted these camping videos, I watch in bed before dozing feeling very warm, cosy and content with the world.

[@theislander9034]

Just like me. After a hectic day, camping vids are my therapy

[@roddymcniven8734]

You’re easily pleased 😀

[@jacksg1809]

I'm the same love Kent Survival too ,Haze ,and a few others 🙂

[@arvinappaya1]

Annie I think you will see we all share the same need to be in a confined /warm/ outside cold space to send us to sleep . We are a race of our own believe it or not and a nice sharing community too

[@arvinappaya1]

@@roddymcniven8734 oiye!

[@robharkness579]

Great video mate , what a lovely pooch, sorry she is no longer with us .

[@Arizona-Sonoran-Desert-Guy]

1.5 million views!! (at the time of my writing this). I wonder how many folks have watched this several times over as I have. Simon's videos are so serene-many thanks for your time, effort, and devotion to making these for us.

[@cwbsr03]

Love your videos Simon. You and Andy are my favorite. Don't ever stop!!

[@MrJC1]

Aww poor Maggie. Although she looked at you with pure devotion and I can tell that you gave her a good life. I am slowly digging backwards you see. When you bond with an animal, you learn ways of communicating that isn't easy but, you create a special bond. that is all we can do for our animals. miss her as I am sure you do. she was a character in the videos.

[@duaneho555]

A man. His dog. A tent. And a 24 hour ration pack. Good times. Thanks for the video.

[@MikeJKeator]

Cool video man. Thanks for taking us along with the winter camping trip. I enjoyed it.

[@ferociousfil5747]

Just a suggestion for your next winter camping, if possible it some pine or fir branches underneath for insulation, works great!

[@stephencopps1561]

I always use a windproof lighter, it's less clever,but quick 😁(not cheating)😂

[@wanna31]

After watching this .I want to put a basha up in the garden and get the hex I stove going .Love it .Cheers Simon .

[@rodbennettakakampzite5448]

Awesome video! When I was younger my brother and I did a lot of winter backpacking in snow. We really enjoyed it because we usually had the parks to ourselves. Love these videos, please keep them coming.

[@rachellilley1518]

I think that was fantastic. You looked do cozy in the tent and the wood stove must have been great. Your beautiful dog for company. Magic!

[@gorz2013]

That MRE kit is awesome! This whole set up is pretty awesome actually. I've always wanted to camp in the snow with a hot tent. It looks really fun. I love camping and warm fire on a cold night.

[@norseman1137]

Couldn't sleep at 4am so rewatching some of your Vids Simon... I realised how much of my life I watch you eating 😂🙏... Brilliant

[@Richie8a8y]

Such a cool set up! That bow saw is terrific! I cracked up when the eating started and kept going! 😂🤣😂 Great appetite you!

[@drummingearth5326]

Enjoyed every minute of That and it's 3am. The coffee reaction was brilliant.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@rodfair5698]

Thank you so much for a great vid. No useless talking to pad it out.Loved it, I will be on the lookout for more. Thanks again. Rod

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Rod! Appreciated! Atb, Simon

[@smnx127]

”I thought I might just continue eating my way through this ration pack” 👌🏽

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I’m such a pig! Cheers, Simon

[@Heeman5]

Kiera Kiers I thought that was funny too! 👍🏼👍🏼😂

[@feverclaws]

K. Kiers hahahaha I like that too 🙏😆

[@mayankpanwar2430]

😂😂

[@padventures-life]

Such a relaxing gripping watch. Absolutely love the vids, thank you for bringing them to us. All the best

[@adamstewart247]

The sound of the stove opening and trembling in the heat is magical...

[@09mrdon]

As ever, great stuff, Simon! Thanks so much for bringing us all along.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Donald - thanks for coming along! Atb, Simon.

[@banshee107]

Hopefully more hot tenting this year. Love the tent mods! Best on YT!

[@googleaccount4807]

I have never seen such a fantastic journey with the little dog you guys are doing great job literally i like snow very much i hope to watch your every video in snow like this It seems good it feels like in actual with me...

[@ilokivi]

Keeping active, hydrated and with plentiful hot food is a big part of maintaining as much comfort in body and mind as possible when camping outdoors in inclement weather. Impressed that such a small stove produced so much heat, albeit with a large stockpile of prepared wood. Well done.

[@johnroberts5896]

Great vid Matey. I though of pitching Friday evening in the Lavvu and cried off !!! Good thing as we woke up on Sat morning to 7 foot snow drifts. The Beast from the East hit us hard. Local farmer came to dig us out on Sunday !! Take care Bud.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Johnny! Lucky you didn’t!! We had drifts, but not that bad!!! Mind you, that would have been a good test for the lavvu! Atb mate, Simon.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Ah, A Awesome Video again, Simon. I really enjoyed it and see'n Maggie🐶out & About with you too. Thanks for your video's🎥so much.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Danny - I appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed it! Atb mate, Simon.

[@Nomad.K]

Excellent vid,spent a few years in the uk military and went through many a ration pack but the Canadian one’s when I was out there training in deep snow tasted so good!

[@derekavalos8]

Love to try this camping in the snow overnight thing, keep it safe Simon, blessings from usa

[@paulhughes6764]

you looked like you really enjoyed that. so did we thanks good skills by the way 😃

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

great video.... i really enjoyed every minute! greetings from cologne, germany arthur

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Arthur! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! 👍 Atb, Simon.

[@celticbushcraft89]

Absolutely love what you do. Especially the collaboration with Andy (Kent Survival) great stuff.

[@amybletcher3496]

Wow I think I saw you process wood before. You make it look so easy when I know it's hard work. I know I am learning a lot. Thank you

[@fp3359]

Hello Simon, love to see new inputs... the handling with the saw for tiny diameter branches, a lavu with sown-in flloor sheat, rhe stove with enough capacity to make a meal & last but not least: down to earth fact finding comments without personal 'whining' . Thos last mentioned is too often in US / Canadian vids. Stay healthy and thanks plus greetings from Holland.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Using the saw that way makes cutting much quicker and easier for the small stuff anyway. Cheers and Atb, Simon.

[@gooseknack]

Great video mate! Love Maggie, she's beautiful! The beast from the east.. The media.. Lol.. Australia saw the "Arctic Blast" back in July 2015.. The most snow in 30 to 50 years for allot of places though Australia. Including Stanthorpe, I was 100km from there at the time.. It was the talk of the region! There was a rush on warm clothes and blankets, heaters.. All sorts. It's keeping warm while camping through winter, is one the greatest challenges faced. Australia's no exception. An edit:- a year later, the "Antarctic Blast".. Lol

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - got to love the media! Hard to imagine an arctic blast in Australia! Then again, I remember pulling on layer after layer when I crossed over the blue mountains in NSW and thinking to myself ‘this isn’t what I was expecting, where’s the red dusty outback?’ Little did I know I’d have days of it ahead across the Nullabor! Wishing for a cooling breeze! Glad you enjoyed the video mate, Atb, Simon.

[@sexyladyakb]

I totally though mags was “wifey” now I see who mags is lol

[@Rick-md3ne]

That’s a good dog you have there!!! Great to see she was on the team

[@robertsymonds2366]

Excellent video sir. I love winter camping the same way. No need for a million dollar prevost for me. BTW the dog Maggie is fantastic. Dogs always make camping so cool.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding camp and set up! Looked like a great time.

[@guinevereholsey2154]

Dogs are just the most amazing critters "Oh hey dad, we're in a tent in the snow, not doin' nuffin'. That's great. I love being with you. I'll just sleep till you need me, kay?"

[@dwaynef5410]

I love, love, love, the ammo can stove of yours Simon! Brilliant!

[@fabianihrke8718]

Fixing to winter the hole Mississippi winter in a tent. So really enjoyed your video. Gave me a few ideas. I spent 14 yrs in Alaska so wintering here should not be undoable. 😊 Thanks again for your video. Nice job friend. 😊😊😊😉🙂☺️

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Fabian, after Alaska, I’m sure a Southern winter will be fine! Good luck mate! Atb, Simon

[@Mondoblasto0]

A snoring dog is a truly comfortable doggo.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It was the soundtrack to my evening -very soothing! Cheers, Simon (and Maggie!)

[@pensive69]

You know in Australia the Aborigine's call some cold evenings 3 dog nights.

[@rukhsanaakram25]

Very nice camping in snow .it looks so cozy and beautiful.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! It certainly was comfy and cozy! I love the snow - we don’t get enough of it here in the UK! Cheers, Simon

[@rukhsanaakram25]

Simon, a bloke in the woods yes I know bcz I have been in many winters there. But I have seen lot of snow falls in us.thanx for message.

[@osee2023]

Sis i have seen here only u although no pakistani ever i have seen who like these videos full of adventure

[@mopill1274]

Strange to see your comment. Mostly pakistani pplz didn't watch this kinda content

[@countertony]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Heh, ain't that the sad and sorry truth. I used to cycle-commute in SE England and London, and now in Cambridgeshire, and ever since the lovely couple of winters around 2008-2010 I've been missing some proper snow to try my luck against (I've taken a ten-year break from owning a car, or I'd drive somewhere with more entertaining winters.)

[@myvoiceyourstory9338]

Wow what a beautiful soul you are sir . Stumbled upon this video but feel more like guided by angels . Thank you for being you and so authentic n kind . God bless you

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

That is so beautiful, it looks like everything is covered in icing sugar! 😍😍😍 Also, it looks like the British army is ridiculously well-fed. I may have made high-pitched noises of delight when I saw that teeny-tiny Tabasco bottle.

[@SianiAnne]

In our old C-rations we used to get big packets of cocoa. I have never found civilian equivalents. Mixed it with coffee sometimes, mostly not. Good stuff!

[@robertshand9647]

I Googled the tent to see where I might get one..!!! That's a great piece of handiwork...the stove is also a fine piece of craftsmanship. Great stuff..

[@Shadow_Baron]

It really is...Staying above freezing is priceless...

[@jwfinkler388]

Robert Shand Try a good military surplus store. MajorSurplus.com on left USA coast or Coleman’s.com on eastern USA. colemans.com/teepee-style-camping-tent-3-person

[@McCrickz]

Great video. Love the 50. cal ammo can wood stove. I need to make myself one

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

Just watched this Simon. Loved every minute, i too adore the old compo rations, especially that hot chocolate. You used to get a tin with matches and boiled sweets too,strange opening a tin with those in. I have decided to spend Christmas in my tent in my relatives grounds. I have an ,as yet , unused Robens tipee , with stove . Cant wait . The sound of the wind outside, a crackling fire and snoring dog....nothing better , M.

[@nahnotforme9819]

14:53- absolutely beautiful the way the clouds came in and covered out the sunlight.

[@undefinednull5749]

Looks depressing.. :(

[@nahnotforme9819]

@@undefinednull5749 that's truly unfortunate my friend. My condolences for your bleak outlook on clouds moving across the sky and covering the sunlight. I'll offer some words of encouragement. They'll move on and the sun will be revealed again. Lol!

[@undefinednull5749]

@@nahnotforme9819 haha, thanks for making me laugh :). Nevertheless, I love sunlight.

[@talalalnajdawi]

my friend that is good ! Please never stop making this kind of videos Keep up the great work 👌🏻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 👍

[@granite676]

Really enjoyed that vid made me wish I was in the tent next to you. Amazed you managed to keep so warm but made me sleepy and very envious of curling up in my sb and waking up to a fresh new day ! 👍🌅🌄

[@sarahstrong7174]

I have found them very comfortable. Its great to be able to rotate the cover to control drafts & smoke from the fire & to peel the top cover back & let the sun in too. The floor is very comfortable once covered with rushes & sheepskins.

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Simon awesome video and outing, loads of room in that tent. I am hoping to get an Arctic 5 Man Bell tent as my prospector Tent is large for one or two guys and does eat wood in our winter conditions. The setup of yours is awesome. I leave a small sleigh at the tent now for hauling wood around during the day, makes it so much easier. Maggie looks like she enjoyed herself. I bought an ammo can and was going to make a stove with it but realized for our winters it would be fruitless in all reality. I have a new Kni-co that I need to burn in and use yet but waiting for the tent. I may build a small collapsible stove yet this summer. Awesome video once again. Cheers Fred

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Fred! A sleigh is a really good idea - luckily I didn’t have to go far to collect my firewood, and that little stove doesn’t get through much really, but if I was out for longer, that would definitely make life easier! As you said, for your ‘proper’ winters, itd be a bit in the small side! As for CO, I tested it when I first made it, the stove takes everything up the flue, as long as there is a decent amount of venting, I always leave an air intake to encourage draw. I probably aught to use my detector every time I use it for peace of mind!! Atb, Simon.

[@bkon4675]

Always looking for ideas to stay warm and be outside. But hey I am from the state of Minnesota, United States. The states of Minnesota and North Dakota get so exceptionally cold in winter, that they place just behind Alaska. Like the tent and stove! I spend two weeks outside in winter every year but it can be expensive the way I do it. I appreciate the budget camping!!

[@robertcurrie8510]

Thoroughly enjoyable! I miss tent camping.

[@1990westfalia]

Hot camping and beating winter at her own game. Priceless. Cheer Simon! Skillet

[@joanaoliveira7831]

Belissimo video very Limpo,organizado,inteligente 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😄🏕🇧🇷👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👋🏿

[@1967AJB]

Just rewatched, love this one pal, say hi to the pooch for me.

[@drummingearth5326]

Charisma

[@tracythompson2286]

I really ENJOYED watching your vlog so interesting

[@thomaspigg306]

I love the tent, and I really love the stove. I like how the legs are constructed and hinged to the bottom. And storing all the pipe inside makes it all that much nicer. Makes for a nice little stove! And that's one pretty/handsome (depending upon if it's a boy or girl) puppy you have! Enjoyed the video! Keep'em coming!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Thomas! 👍😁

[@volvo1354]

an old ammo canister as a wood stove, brilliant 👍

[@johndough7116]

I know right? I noticed that also....

[@hermit6208]

I think he has a video about its construction, too.

[@bugstomperkiwi]

I have been using one for ten years now. Works great. I can get maintain 700 degrees on the cooking surface.

[@hankscorpio33]

I don’t understand this obsession I have watching people camping out overnight in bad weather conditions but dammit, keep them coming! Also get yourself a carbon monoxide alarm for when using that stove my man.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - something about other people’s discomfort! Good point about the co alarm, I do have one and used it for the first few outings - never went off, so I’ve become a bit complacent - I need to keep it in my stove bag so I’ve always got it! Safety first! Atb, Simon.

[@homodhamad]

100% agreed pure joy to watch , and great point about the carbon monoxide alarm

[@mickwakefield1874]

I seem to have the same addiction. Also I keep having apocalyptic type dreams. Huge sink holes and such. I really should turn my wife off at night. (Edit) for wife see Wi-fi. Bloody auto correct.

[@MTPromices]

The dog is the star of the show.

[@ddotodd11]

Bad weather? I'm assuming you're talking Celcius, right? -5C is a balmy winter afternoon here in Minnesota... -30C is not all that unusual overnight here. He didn't have GLOVES on in the morning? You'd be missing fingers by lunchtime over here, sir. All of that being said, I'd like to try out that tent/stove setup on a cold night here! Looks like it would do the trick!

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Enjoyed the vid, it was very practical and educational. I almost felt as if i was also present. Considering im in the east and its Winter temp is negative 27 F but feels like 23 F degrees. Thank you for sharing.

[@sharonkeith601]

I’m in Florida and we never have that much snow! Love your channel! Love that stove. But that small Dutch Oven was to die for!

[@hermit6208]

Maggie snoring.....perfect shot for what I assume was a warm, soul-soothing and peaceful evening.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yes, she’s a noisy bugger! Bit it was soothing! Atb, Simon.

[@sandrasharp2934]

Not all the way through yet. Question comes to mind... food for Maggie?

[@sandrasharp2934]

Ahhh, I see the dry food. You thought of everything. She's your pal

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

She is! Best camp companion. Happy Christmas! Simon

[@hermit6208]

@@simonablokeinthewoods look like she had her fluffy winter coat on, too!

[@a.a.ronbalakay2161]

This should have been titled "Watch Simon eat a 24 hour ration pack in 12 minutes!"

[@66bigbuds]

That describes my whole military career.

[@billrivenbark8983]

And listen to his fury friend snore!

[@thecrew777]

I really LIKE the way you speed up the set up and break down. We still get to see it's work, but it doesn't drag on. Leaves time for the rest of the video.

[@martyforsling8662]

Right good video. I’m extremely impressed with your tent! I’ll be looking for one soon...thank you for reviewing it. I’d say the survival meal is a great bit of kit!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Marty. The tent is homemade mate, made from a modified Polish Army poncho shelter. 👍

[@losmariachi8208]

thanks man i enjoyed alot! so fun to watch 'n listen to wat u sayin! ive got polish poncho tent too so i'll try somthn similar as u. but i cant stitches soz start from gettin ground sheat or so aye!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! A groundsheet is a good start! Some people put the flue through one of the arm holes with some sort of heat shield - then there is no need to sew anything! 👍 Atb, Simon.

[@billiebleach7889]

30:20 He asks the dog “you’re alright?” and the dog answers 😂😂😂😂

[@danstandish8506]

Very nice video. Maggie is a beaut ! Looks like a lot of fun. We enjoy doing the cold camps here in the US too.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Dan! We had a lovely camp, Maggie is a great camp companion (even with her snoring!!) cheers, Simon

[@LittleBird777]

This was wonderful to watch, it looked very cosy and warm, Maggie is stunning :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Georgina! Maggie says woof! 😁

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Maggie is proof positive that everything tastes better in the woods...nice mods on that Lavvu!...awesome video Simon...atb...woods

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate! It was a nice surprise to get some of the white stuff - enough to get excited about too!! We are so unused to it here, our whole infrastructure shut down - roads closed, trains cancelled- hahaha. Thankfully, it was the farmers who got things back running again - clearing snow drifts with tractors and teleporters. Fun! Atb, Simon.

[@danhaynes3210]

When a 24hr ration pack becomes a 4hr ration pack 😂 Great video. Looked so relaxing and cosy in that tent. Just bought a hot tent myself 👍

[@SimpleLivingOkinawa]

Just going back through all your old videos and this one had me laughing. Maggie bouncing around was really lovely to watch, but her snoring!!!

[@BASE5NYC]

That stove is great. I’m going to try and build one this weekend from your design. Thanks for the inspiration. Now I just need to get a nice tipi

[@jwfinkler388]

BASE 5ive , many KZbin videos for ammo can stoves. I prefer a 120mm can; taller than .50cal allowing longer pipe sections and an internal baffles for better heat extraction. Stack a layer of damp firewood under the stove to dry prior to burning along with MRE pouches to prewar them.

[@TheWrinklyNomads]

Nice video. excellent editing. Often wondered about those lavvu's, your one look exceptionally well made. ATB, Steve

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Steve! It was great to finally get it out in the snow - great for cold camps with the stove and warm camps without! Atb, Simon.

[@chrisneedham5803]

I like the vertical saw action (thinking outside the box)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Chris - it’s much more efficient for thinner logs, still use it conventionally for the thicker ones though. 😁 Atb, Simon.

[@sheryllocke2221]

Thank you so much Simon for showing the inside of your tent with your sleep system plus your gear. It 'truly' helps us determine whether there will be enough room for our uses should we decide to buy this tent or one very similar.

[@michaelzlab]

I love this video. Great time in the woods Simon and pal..

[@Holystone48]

Simon - I really enjoyed your video. Good job mate.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Carl! Atb, Simon.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

You take care too Simon, and stay safe.

[@Cactinaes]

I so love that Lavvu tent and your lil ammo box stove. I have watched this vid 20 times and will never grow tired of watching it. Maggie is adorable as well and I’d plant a big kiss on her nose if I were there.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate! She’d give you a big slobbery lick back too!! 😂

[@penman8985]

Brilliant video pal. You can’t beat a wild camp in the Winter months and those rat packs are pretty good too! 👍👍🙏

[@stephanielongden597]

The Polish Army gets nice tents. I wonder what other nice stuff they get. My dad was in the British Army. Our stuff seemed quite rubbish compared to USA, Germany et al. Laughed out loud at your reactions. Well it is late, past midnight. You just seem naturally funny 😄 Thanks for letting me live vicariously in a tent in the middle of winter whilst I’m as snug as a bug in a rug in my bed.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Stephanie! Some of the old kit issued to soldiers back in the day was certainly heavy and clunky - I wouldn’t have wanted to carry it far!! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video. 😁👍

[@geoffreyburgess7639]

Love the technique of moving the wood on the saw. Crowe

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Geoffrey! It’s really efficient for the thinner logs. Atb, Simon.

[@enceladusfox2247]

Was a wonderful cozy experience .... love it .. love the 24 hour ration pack .. looking to get some here in Canada to try them out ....... you to just looked so comfy cozy... i love that you have a floor to put your inflatable bed and everything on rather then the snow covered ground.... Look forward to seeing more hot tenting , you and your woof have me as a new subscriber .. I also wanted to comment on your stove .. its so small and really nicely made.. beautiful ...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you and thanks for the sub! 👍

[@fanrdr238]

Wonderful video and you are also a respectable person

[@robjworkshop5692]

Glad to see you didn't give any of the rat-pack contents to Maggie, that might have been considered cruelty to animals!! :)

[@abefrohman1759]

Looked like a great time Simon. ATB

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Abe! Nice, cosy, food filled night! Atb, Simon.

[@MrWes008]

"... I thought I might aswel continue eating my way through this ration pack" 🤣🤣 brilliant, a man after my own heart. Great video and a subscribe from me 👍🏼

[@biismala]

Your dog is so beautiful!!! and the camping in a snow place to!!! I like your videos a lot!!!

[@gomez10969]

I like the way you camp brother. greetings from faraway.. the enchanting land of the mystic.....INDIAna

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy! Greetings back at ya! And Happy Christmas! Atb

[@KentSurvival]

Great video Simon, loved it and good to see the lavvu out :) plus an added ration review ;) ATB - Andy

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Andy - had to be done - we might not get snow again for another 3 years!! The ration pack was good - but I’ll leave the reviews to you mate - you are the rat pack master!! Do love that Hot Chocolate!!! Atb, Simon.

[@KentSurvival]

yeah, I got out for 1 night too, I was doing the snow dance for days.. clearly worked haha. cheers.. the orange hot choc is better ;)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Well, it’s only one small step from snow dance to spam dance!! Lol!

[@KentSurvival]

hahaha

[@thiebaude]

Are you on the South Coast?

[@mariecandeias7355]

Love your vids Simon! Nice job on the tent, stove and the bow saw! Quality stuff! Cheers Mike USA

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mike. 👍

[@huttone]

Nice!I think I missed this one, a pleasure to watch as usual!

[@jeremyfoster7038]

Much love! from USA

[@williambarnes577]

Simon, enjoyed your video. Just a thought for you. I was sationed in Germany with the U.S. Army when we changed from "C" rations to MREs. We would heat water like you did and heat the pouches in that water. Then use the hot water for coffee, we Yanks don't drink much tea, and it was a way to conserve water. We did this for quite a while before the Army informed us that wasn't a good idea. Seems the boiling water leached some rather harmful chemicals out of the plastic pouches. Didn't kill me but I thought you should know. I think the plastic used for the pouches has been changed since, I certainly hope so. You might want to check on your rations. It was during that time in my Army career that I also perfected the one canteen cup shave, shower, and shampoo. Order is important here. Be well.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers William - don’t want shaving bristles in yer hair haha! That is a very good point about the MREs and one raised by a viewer before. I don’t know if they ever changed the packaging, would seam odd not to - why waste that precious water when you’re probably going to make tea or coffee to go with your meal anyway!! I’ve always done it that way and so far so good - no ill effects (yet!!! Hahaha) I should probably investigate further! Cheers, Simon.

[@derrickdavis1932]

Yes my thoughts exactly

[@horhoianugrigore188]

Emilia dorobantu

[@SiegfriedGony]

I was totally ignorant about theses tents, i appreciated your video, thanks !

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Hi Simon I had to watch it one more time and glad I did I always enjoy your videos brother please keep them coming cheers Simon

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! 👍