Camping in 'Cabin' Tent + POLICE CALLED!

I go solo camping in a cabin tent by pomoly and show the footage of the police that were called on me. I also get a fire going and cookup some US Military Rations.
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[@pathfinder_strider]

The funny thing about becoming interested in camping, is realizing how hard it is to actually be alone in nature.

[@Dandroid5000]

It's not that hard, you just have to up your stealth game......and that's half the fun!

[@melissasmess2773]

Camping is more like living in a homeless community than living in nature. 😅

[@deekelley891]

@@melissasmess2773it’s not the same, ‘community,’ at all. And I search hard to avoid most of the loonies. Most of the time, if people are present we have the same desire for privacy and peace.

[@johnangus8696]

Amen

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Just far too many people crammed on this tiny island

[@adifferentwayuk3335]

I had similar experience when I bought my little wood. I was reported to the council for unlawful camping. Again did me a favour as I rang the council, explaining what I was doing and got a great response. Some people just don't like anyone having fun or peace. Happy days

[@AdianGess]

Very true, do gooders.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Wait, is it possible to be unlawfully camping on your own land in the UK? If it’s yours, can’t you camp when and where you like?❤️🐝🤗

[@adifferentwayuk3335]

@deborahdanhauer8525 councils can limit the amount of time you stay , months, so you can't have a permanent residency. Or if its deemed antisocial, your presence is negatively affecting the area. It's basically up to whether there are complains. I'm sooo lucky. my farmer neighbour thinks I'm quite mad, and I have no trouble at all. But it can be hit and miss.

[@cawstongreenway]

We get a very small percentage of people who don't like what we do, but still want to walk their dogs along the paths, etc, etc... Strip away all the BS and it's jealousy/envy that is really the issue, I reckon 🙄

[@goodyeoman4534]

The people who reported you are miserable and unfit and can't bear to see anyone else enjoying.

[@irenecontreras3247]

Shame on people bashing you for eating MRE's. Buzz off and just watch the video and enjoy what this man does to entertain us.

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

They can just SWITCH OFF.

[@ralbro6223]

C-rats and MREs are far tastier than shoe leather, bugs and grubs.

[@danielwilson1105]

Ye! Buzz right off! Shame on them!!

[@conntba]

Absolutely right. I can't imagine why people would be against a boil in the bag nutritious meal 🤨

[@Garryck-1]

That tip, of building the fire on top of two crossed sticks, is absolute gold! Thank you!

[@njones2061]

I liked hearing your dad at the end of the clip “do you want cheese on this” 😂

[@aynsleycooper365]

Brilliant!

[@BaptistJoshua]

He sounded relaxed.

[@Rider3322]

Bet that felt good, telling them that you owned that Woodland 🙂

[@jrwizz]

Yeah in america they best have a warrant... they civilians to me if they trespass....

[@alkirk-ws4co]

@@jrwizz Well put. atleast here in North America, unless they a) have probable Cause, or b) a Warrant they can not simply legally walk onto your property.

[@TheJpf79]

@@alkirk-ws4co Plenty videos on here of them doing exactly that.

[@WhydoIneedahandleagain]

*Ring ring…hello, police? I just witnessed somebody doing something perfectly legal on land that they own. I need you to put a stop to it.

[@dannyhockemeyer9027]

😂

[@goodyeoman4534]

Lockdown supporter for sure. Mandatory jabs. He probably runs 10-minute kilometres and thinks avocado smoothies will stop him having a stroke.

[@Professor_Sex]

@@goodyeoman4534 what

[@paul-soundaffected]

😂😂

[@paddle_hike]

Someone once called the police ...cuz I went into my own car with my keys (saying I stole it) so.... I believe it now hahaha

[@cthobby]

On the MREs, you don't have to apologise for doing something you enjoy man. There's always going to be people complaining, do and make the content you enjoy. It's cool.

[@FreedomTooBe]

As a bonus, it will help me get familiar with the menus (a couple of which are vegetarian).

[@jackstem475]

Totally agree. If they have a problem with you using MREs...it's THEIR problem. No apology needed.

[@Kieonis]

I agree, I enjoy your MRE content. Haters are going to hate. I wouldn't give them any mind. You do you, and have fun doing it.

[@brandonfrancey5592]

Honestly, MRE's add variety to the videos. Like how many times can we watch a person cook a sausage or a piece of meat over a fire.

[@clovermark39]

I wish they would do gluten free meals as it’s so difficult to get camping meals that don’t go off quickly.

[@NeilStansbury]

Yeah 100% fair play, the lead officer was polite, courteous, friendly and very reasonable. Exactly how local Coppers should be, good for them.

[@xxsweetalkinxx]

Well that was nine months ago a lot has changed since then!

[@mrspud2547]

Cos he’s middle class if he was working class he would’ve been done

[@PhilEmerson-lu3uz]

I don't know why people moan about using the food packs, this isn't a cooking channel... just do what you want or need to. keep it up ...love the channel

[@alkirk-ws4co]

Agreed, furthermore RME's or C-RATS, take up far less space and weight in your backpack. When you do alot of Thru Hiking, every ounce counts.And personally I do ALOT of Thru Hiking.

[@jammer2isme]

I'm in Texas. If someone saw me go walking into the woods WITHOUT a firearm, I wouldn't be shocked if they asked if I needed one to borrow.

[@deadeyedave444]

Truth. LOL. Same in idaho.

[@ram1brn]

same here in New Mexico better have some weapon cuz u aint the top of the food chain here

[@apollorobb]

Im in Oklahoma its the same here lol what kinda nut goes into the woods without a gun .

[@jammer2isme]

@@ram1brn snakes, wild dogs even some unruly critters with rabies, and feral hogs are getting even worse than before, but the feral humans.. more so. then again, having a plinker to grab a quick snack of squirrel or rabbit ain't a bad thing either.

[@littlejohn590]

What sup my fellow idahoan

[@taxalterror]

It looks like a townie that's moved into your area, it's full of them where I live now! :(

[@ekSn]

Like here too.. People from the cities moved here, and complaining on everything :( Once a woman called the police on the red deers during rutting, because she thought it was someone drunk/drugged! Full of wealthy dumb arrogants, they ruined everything, and the local government just see the tax money from them. We have incidents every week, because these people can't rid off their selfish bumptious behaviour. The saddast point, the calm quiet little town now is like when the tourists come during summers, but they build big houses on every centimeters. A little forest nearby where I used to hang out with my friends 8 years ago, there are now 2 new streets with full of houses. There was a lot wildlife etc.. :( hate these times

[@goodyeoman4534]

@@ekSn A few obnoxious city people is there least of our worries. There are areas of the UK that are now unsafe for people to walk.

[@ekSn]

@@goodyeoman4534 I always thought that Uk is a safe place, but nowadays its really bad compared to here (I don't be there for a long time, so its only from the news/friends). We have some dangerous-like places in Hungary too, but there are only a few crimes. Most of these happens inside the poor gypsy ghettos. In the capital, there are more and some areas are unsafe, but not as bad as there. Here is very safe, there is nothing to afraid of except the wild boars in the nature. Some locals never lock any doors, cars etc. It's always make me sad, when a very old great country/nation/culture is seems like "collapsing". I hope I could show the real UK for my children in the future. Stay safe there folks!

[@robertbates6057]

@@goodyeoman4534 Cities? I hear all the time of city people calling the police about somebody doing something that SCARES them. We call them Karens. Mind your own business unless a KNOWN crime is being committed.

[@goodyeoman4534]

@@robertbates6057 I agree. But that wasn't what I was getting at.

[@Hepad_]

OI ! You got a loicense for these burnt sausages ?!

[@margaretjohnson4413]

Hahahahhah

[@LordSothMajere]

😂

[@pussypostlethwaitsaeronaut8503]

Licence (with no 's') is the English spelling of the noun.

[@curtisscott9251]

USA in 10 years: "Yes Sir Officer... right here next to my CO2 Exhalation Permit, & my Peaceful Assembly License. ".

[@gallopingg1]

LOL,LOL, brilliant, surrey

[@alanfrazer3291]

Hearing the Robin singing his heart out takes me back to my childhood camping trips.

[@theotheralan5511]

Very stylish tent ⛺ would probably be great for motorcycle camping, being medium in size.

[@rod_at_adelaide5766]

I actually enjoyed watching you prepare the MRE as we all know how to fry a few bangers and onions. Look forward to seeing a few more like that, the tent looked impressive and well thought out as well. Good to see the British cops are still friendly and polite dealing with the public rather than escalating it unnecessarily before they work out the situation. Great video.

[@CrowdSurfingGeezer]

Police visits are always disconcerting even when you're doing everything by the book. I'm glad they were cordial. I really enjoy your content

[@janis1981]

Always disconcerting? Why man? That's why we pay them. Check out suspicion situations

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Acab

[@CrowdSurfingGeezer]

@janis1981 my logical mind knows that, but I still get nervous when a cop walks toward me.

[@Monsterman32]

​@@janis1981they are trained to approach every situation like their life is at stake. This causes them to be hostile and escalate the situation. Inevitably leading them to violate the individuals rights for their own ego.

[@bobhoskins8306]

@@Monsterman32 Inevitably, just like what happened here..... Nothing quite as violating as giving a dog a sausage and getting an "Enjoy yourself, guys."

[@paulbeck71]

That was a really interesting example of interaction with the local constabulary, Mike. No drama, just matter-of-fact. But the person who reported it must have been a little skittish to have done so. Not as if you and your dad had gone all tactical. Although I'd like to see your dad crawling around the woods 😂

[@nxxynx5039]

The more rural rozzers tend to be a lot more sound.

[@tommoxjr]

The person who reported it probably thought they didn't " look British" so they were probably terrorists or illegals. Lot of racists in UK these days.

[@goodyeoman4534]

The person who grassed him up were lockdown supporters.

[@Ben-fk9ey]

Everyone in the countryside is packing heat, like farmers and farmers mums.

[@locklear2478]

Mike, you were supposed to put the rice and beans in with the beef into the tortilla. They were a package deal. 😂 No worries, brother. I just stumbled onto your channel, and I’m enjoying it.

[@Vostok7]

Hey, just be glad he said tortillas and not TOR-TIL-LAS 🤣🤣

[@danzykam6545]

I don’t care what you eat. I’m here for the show. The fireside chats. The building. Grab what you can on the way out the house !

[@skylerrastavan6158]

You stopped showing up on my feed for a long time. I actually had to look up ta outdoors just to see if you were still around. Love your content. Keep it up man.

[@user-uq7zg4vc8m]

As I kid I use to explore everywhere in nature on other people’s land, fishing, building forts, camping overnight. My parents never thought it was wrong. Of course there’s different expectations for adults, but we need to get back to that kind of freedom and innocence.

[@RichWoods23]

Good luck tearing the kids away from their PlayStations et al. "Dad, why would go out camping when I can just sleep outdoors in Skyrim?"

[@Professor_Sex]

@@RichWoods23 I feel like it's a lot easier than you think it is, man. Honestly, a lot of kids just use the playstation because it's a time waster, and it's the only thing they have the energy to do. School is pretty hard on students now, and it's not because they're "softer". So maybe give them a break.

[@faequeenapril6921]

Same, I still do it as an adult, just gotta prepared to run away from angry people. Where I now live we have a sizeable woodlands nearby where as long as you get off the main path you're not likely to see anyone, but we came across this father and son building little forts in the woods and the father was teaching his son to use the branches and logs that have already fallen off the trees and not cut down anything fresh because the woodland had a history of illegal logging but theres effort from the community to inform everyone and not to destroy the place.

[@rubenskiii]

Who put them behind that playstation? Everyone complaining about the kids but Playstations aren’t cheap. The harsh truth is that the world the ever and always complaining adults made for them simply is boring, and most parents are overly protective, seeing danger behind every blade of grass. You can complain about the children all you want but who raised them? And who raised these parents? Look in a mirror before you start whining.

[@Professor_Sex]

@@rubenskiii that's the right answer

[@charlottemurphy2023]

I’ve had a rough day today and this video really helped my brain just go quiet. Think I’ve found a new comfort channel, thanks :)

[@niknack666]

I was in the US Military for a very long time. So far the one that I've found was the best MRE for my taste at least. Was Menu #9 Beef Stew. You can eat that cold with out heating up using the ration pack it actually tastes quite good. Would suggest giving that one a go.

[@Nick-82]

My favorite was the cheese tortellini, could eat it cold and it was good. Also had the best snacks lol

[@mick4862]

My fav as well, I also really liked the tinned bacon in the old school rations.

[@peterpain6625]

@@Nick-82 Needed some Sriracha though but i agree: "Cheese Tortellini" were quite ok-ish.

[@peterpain6625]

Everything is better than the "vomlette" ;)

[@EpicSeymore]

I liked chili-mac and as long as I had salsa Verde I'd take an omelet

[@hellsbunniestv584]

You should get the French military rations. They come with a wine pairing. :D

[@danhealy79]

I was prior service US Army. This is what we used to do because eating MREs gets dull when you have them so often: 1. Get the Beef Stew MRE 2. Trade one of the other guys for their Cheese Spread pack (I used to trade the Charms candies for it) 3. Heat the Beef Stew and Cheese Spread together in the heater (FYI, we always filled that bag almost halfway with water, made heating faster and more consistent) 4. Open the Beef Stew pack along the long edge, pour in molten hot Cheese Spread, mix and enjoy (you can toss in Tabasco sauce at this point as well) 5. For dessert, take the Hot Coco mix and add the instant coffee, creamer, warm water, stir well, add some Peanut Butter (if yours came with it) and you have a type of pudding

[@tommyatkins1914]

Carbon Monoxide IS NOT heavier than air. In fact it is a similar density. If it is hot, it will rise, just like hot air. Carbon Dioxide, on the other hand, IS heavier than air.

[@Maryland_Kulak]

You’re right! The average molecular weight of air is 29. The molecular weight of carbon monoxide is 28. Oxygen is 32. Nitrogen is 28, just like carbon monoxide.

[@Chris66able]

@@Maryland_Kulak You are right, I read this and thought both wrong because the Kidde CO detector I bought of Amazon says CO is heavy and sinks so place the detector 25cm off the floor. I fact checked your comments and you are correct..

[@Maryland_Kulak]

@@Chris66ableYeah, I was a CBRN officer on a civil support team. We had to know stuff like that.

[@Chris66able]

@@Maryland_Kulak Thing is though Kidde are a big company who also specialise in that type of equipment and are endorsed by HSE, yet they are giving false information. I spent ages in my van trying to locate the right placement for the detector based on their advice and fitted a drop vent purchased from them !

[@Chris66able]

The legal implications alone are bad enough, however there is also the risk of fatal injuries !

[@chrismoutdoors]

Never managed to cook sausages so badly the police turned up! In all seriousness though it was a calm and respectful interaction, so really no bad outcomes at all. Fair play to all involved. I suppose another way of thinking is that if anyone was illegally poaching on your land, then someone would’ve reported it for you.

[@cashdingo6386]

I hope one day to obtain your optimism.

[@jesserichardson2519]

The cheese spread in your MRE was a form of currency in U.S. Army basic training. Good stuff.

[@peterpain6625]

For us mere mortals it was Sriracha ;)

[@moosehand8721]

My father-in-law was stationed in Korea in the 80s and used to trade MREs to the locals for kettle fried mystery meat and kimchi. 🐶😂

[@peterpain6625]

@@moosehand8721 Probably still ate healthier that way ;)

[@randallminchew6780]

Having the police called on you is good content. Good job.

[@simon2234]

Its incredible that someone would complain about you as you enter your own land. Orwellian England I suppose. Well handled on you and your dad's part.

[@tombooze74]

They probably didn’t know it was his land.

[@cashdingo6386]

It’s weirder to assume it’s not

[@faequeenapril6921]

The problem is that camping is illegal and basically all land in England is owned, and technically part of anti-homeless measures that every single government props up. Its completely wrong, the lack of access to nature and living within it for awhile has completely disconnected everyone from it and has allowed the continued environmental degradation we see every day.

[@mordie31]

@@tombooze74 I'm sorry but why would you assume it's not? I can't imagine reporting everyone here in country Australia entering land. Jeez. Just because it doesn't have a neat drive way and home or cabin doesn't mean it's not private land.

[@StevenKeery]

The poor dog was probably salivating, thinking, oh good, sausages.

[@Tom_Quixote]

It was a hideous stinker that dog.

[@jBownz]

I'm here for YOUR camping experience... You want MRE's, then eat MRE's. Thanks for all the vids mate.

[@imahoare4742]

Literally "OI! YOU GOT'EH LOICENSE FO' DIS 'ERE?" lmao

[@TheKeirsunishi]

Doesn't say that though, do he?

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

@@TheKeirsunishi he do be say that.

[@gabrielferaud8360]

As a foreigner I'm laughing loud out! 😆😆😆 You nailed it!

[@Trenchfoot1]

So...not literally at all then...

[@3412Studios]

@@Trenchfoot1🤣

[@TaoTaoTye]

mike you single handedly inspire so so many people every single day, im 21 and have been watching you for like 6 years or maby longer im not sure but your always an inspiration every time i step into the bush

[@Frostyeveryday]

I’m in Kentucky and most of us don’t go anywhere without a firearm. I couldn’t imagine living somewhere where people are so afraid of firearms. Around here, if you go into the woods, it’s always a good idea to have one one you and having some snake shot is a good idea in case you come across a copperhead or Rattlesnake. Better safe than sorry. Keep up the great videos!

[@CurryFeatures]

Damn I wish I lived in America... Or that England was more like America.

[@Overworkt]

​@@CurryFeaturesWe don't have rattlesnakes in England.

[@TheSpoovy]

@@CurryFeatures You'd rather live somewhere you *need* to carry a gun just to protect yourself from snakes, just so you *can* carry a gun? As someone who's lived in the presence of extremely dangerous snakes (East Java) I absolutely would prefer no snakes and no guns.

[@mannsjewellery]

@@CurryFeatures So more m*rders and other crimes is what you want?

[@StarGateSG7]

Being Kentucky, you need to worry about the rutting deer, wild boar, snakes, possums, the odd small black bear PLUS Dogmen and Bigfoot, so YES you need to carry a 9mm pistol for the small varmints and a .308 for the bigger ones! V

[@Spanners_the_Monkey]

Drama aside... hearing the birds churp away while you set up is something else 😊

[@davidyeates1440]

*chirp

[@shoelacedonkey]

Hah, the drama of burnt sausages :D

[@TonyMorel]

At least its useful to have made contact with rural officer in case you have any issue with poachers.

[@jamescrews3516]

It was Jaxs that called the police, cause he got left home inside of camping lol

[@SaintsofAvalon]

I had a 6 acre field a few year's back . Had been on 3 months building the bonfire in the middle of the field for Nov5th and it was huge , higher than the roof on a house . Nov 5th my family and friends were there , portaloo gazebbo's bouncy castle generators electric and charcoal grills going - Police car came rallying around the bike track in the field and past the car's that were parked , right upto the " set-up " where we all were as the fire blazed away 100ft away . Police woman who was driving dived out and started demanding who we were , our ID , what were we doing in the field ! . I just turned my head towards the fire in hope she would realise , but no - more demands . And this went on for a minute as i actually had some hope she would comprehend what was happening as it was Nov 5th . When she started writing down the car reg numbers i had enough - I said to her " look love it's bonfire night , what do you think we are doing , honestly Nov 5th and fire works and the gazebo's what do you think we are doing in my field " = more demands for ID ? . Enough was enough = " Your trespassing with a motor vehicle and have rallyed round the field where kids are palying in the dark and it's not my law it's your's and iff you don't get that F+++G car off my field in 10 seconds i'm impounding and dissposing of it under the byelaws your putting up everywhere that says " any motor vehicles tresspassing will be seized and crushed . And your's will be seized and burnt cos it's going on the F++++G BONFIRE ON BONFIRE NIGHT - OH ISN'T THAT TONIGHT " . Police man who had been quiet all the time started walking back to the car - He knew . WPC on the other hand went into melt down with more demands = " 10 9 8 you do know what a count down is 7 6 and the car is going on the fire 5 and had you parked off the field in the laybye and walked over you'd be having a hot dog and coffee now 4 3 instead of endangering the lives of the kids with your recless driving 2 1 and you know iff i say zero it's game over for the car don't you " = She shut up instantly as it dawned and she turned and went back to the car . Was like a comedy sketch as i followed her and got to their car and looked at the PC and said " night mate " and he just nodded and you could see he was holding back the laughter ......

[@futurebleeps]

Magic setting that you’ve that space to play in. As a metal Detectorists I have 3000 acres to be alone in and it’s pure magic. Great episode and fireside chat 👏🏻

[@karenbruster1693]

You put the rice/beans and meat on the tortillas together

[@BryanHolmes9]

With the cheese

[@juliehilton1701]

That was my comment too 😊

[@mannsjewellery]

He knows how to eat Karen

[@Sasquiny]

​@mannsjewellery how does one eat a Karen?

[@MrFruitycakes]

(SPOTTED!) Congrats to TA senior for managing to mention 'fishing' on Antiques roadshow (known as 'how much?' in our household) when bringing a musicbox! Defo knew it was him when he brought up the fishing rods!!! lmao!

[@terryteed1903]

Knew it was TA outdoors senior. Well done Mike. I'm gonna look up your other channels now.

[@Bridgercraft]

Oh! I haven't seen that yet and we're avid antiques roadshow viewers in this house. Which episode?

[@terryteed1903]

@@Bridgercraft the one from Sunday just gone

[@Bridgercraft]

@terryteed1903 sky catchup here I come!

[@datchet11]

The fun police

[@mikeybirdbirdymike409]

Absolutely love these videos! I learn something new each time. And I think you must have the happiest jack Russel in the world. Great to see people doing such amazing things. Hats off to you guys, love it.

[@lizdg3892]

Really nice tent. I love that you can hang a clothes line from hook to hook. Clothes will be dry and warm by morning.

[@RichDoh64]

How dare he act like a free person. People might get ideas that freedom is free. Better call the law.

[@amgroves76]

Mre's fascinate me, so I'm always happy to see someone using them. Like the look of that pomoly too.

[@karllauterbachssohn7659]

TA Outdoors doing some quick stealth camping🔥🔥

[@thizizliz]

Your property is lovely. Yes, that tent is great - especially for one. I loved camping alone but now can't leave hubby and can't take him with me - walkers don't do well in the woods. So thankfully, I get to watch nice folks like you camping in pretty places.

[@63phillip]

No one was hurt by this happening. The police did a great job at handling it professionally. If you had of been some people who were up to no good and the police were really needed then this would have been good.

[@robertprescott9923]

I agree with you, the police were polite and merely asked pertinent questions. What would Mike have said if there had been poachers on his land with unlicensed firearms. Good job nobody put out. 0:00

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Effing schoolmarms. No wonder you won’t have a country in a generation.

[@mikefandango294]

Yes, taking 3/4 police officers away from carrying out productive duties. Carrying firearms in cases is not illegal in the UK! Should I report you to the police for driving your car, “potentially” in a dangerous manner? ( cars kill thousands more people in the uk than guns). Your comment is ridiculous!

[@63phillip]

@@mikefandango294 I don't have a car and I stand by what I say. we are all aloud to have our own opinion and so are you.

[@debatable1984]

​@robertprescott9923 it's up to Mike to protect his private land from poachers. Not the police. He didn't have to comply with them at all legally. He volunteered any all information he gave. He should have told them to leave his land and allow them to either comply or infringe on his rights. We didn't fight a world war to keep allowing our governments to do things like this on their mere suspicion or someone's hearsay

[@davemarsh6912]

When I was a lad "house tents" were called Ridge Tents.....

[@jonfisher9214]

Exactly what I was thinking! Remember the Vango Force Ten in bright orange?

[@octagon12011]

Had my Saunders Base Camp from the 70s until recently. Loved it but not so comfortable in old age😢. Had the Primus stove and Tilley lamp running for hours. Carbon Monoxide hadn't been invented in those days.

[@JimK404]

Important point: carbon monoxide doesn't sink, it has the same density as nitrogen - i.e. same as ~80% of the air - so it will spread everywhere in the space you're in. It's carbon dioxide that is more dense.

[@Ventrue533]

Carbon monoxide is lighter than air, it tends to rise, thats why you put the alarms on or close to the ceiling

[@RichWoods23]

@@Ventrue533 It's only slightly less dense than air of the same temperature, but since it's produced by combustion then it's initially going to be warmer than the surrounding air and that's the main reason why the ceiling is the best place for your alarm.

[@dantevxv1501]

Air doesnt exist.

[@jamespurchase4035]

​@@dantevxv1501air is a social construct perhaps...

[@dantevxv1501]

@@jamespurchase4035 💯

[@darkshaman7087]

I bet its someone from the city that have moved into the area as that is what lots of them are like as not used to seeing guns about the places but in areas like where you are its common especially as pheasant shoots etc

[@martinbennett1864]

Sounds like he's putting a sniper rifle together, oh its a table😂

[@skipper2285]

For the MRE packets: Fold over the sealed bits on the edges when inserting into the heater. Fits much better.

[@fenrishound5939]

Citizen spies 🙄 We have them in USA too sadly

[@thenarethechildrenfree]

Facts

[@janis1981]

Seeing fire arms being transferred from a car into a forrest isn't spying, it's just normal to contact the police. Its not like they come out shooting

[@Tbobelak]

@@janis1981 Change your name to Karen. It is none of your business what someone does with their lawful firearm.

[@bentucker2301]

​@@janis1981wrong

[@romac9516]

@@janis1981Normal for presumptious busy-bodies who tend to assume the worst of others!

[@rebeccavoss01]

All your native vegetation are our weeds in Australia. Thanks pommys 😂

[@Gekite]

That Pomoly Chalet 70 Pro looks very similar to the French Army F1/F2 tents

[@Colicab83]

Thats crazy. If some cops came walking into my woods, id tell them to get off unless they have a warrant.

[@darthmada9574]

That's crazy about the police lol. You're all like "well that's a bit weird" and your dad's just like "you want some cheese?" 😂😂

[@tightcamper]

One of the few ways in the UK to get an immediate police reaction is to cry "knife" or "gun"

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Or that someone posted a mean tweet

[@tattooninja]

Misgendering

[@jasonwilson6062]

Though legally you can have a machete and a crossbow camping! Or going camping though police tend not to listen to law

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

It's nice to see them actually doing their job respectfully, fair play to them, cool content bud , subbed.

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

We always said in the Army that it takes ten minutes to eat an MRE and two weeks to get rid of it. They’re all yours dude. Have at it.

[@cjkathe]

Nicest way you could have said that. “Hey thanks for calling the cops on me, now we’re friends!” Hahaha

[@jameshewitt8828]

I love trying out MREs, I love bringing them to our sneaky wild camps with my son, awesome fun

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Happy St. George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@matgilliver6965]

All I see is a member of the public raising a concern, the police checking it in a calm and polite manner, and then promptly leaving when they had checked everything was fine. Surely if you saw something as a member of the public and you reported it to the police you would want them to check it. Everyone acted calmly and well and it was all resolved quickly. Good job.

[@lerx5799]

whats so concering about a man in a tent bothering no one?

[@Lizardlizard02]

Snitch

[@MrDesmonick]

Spot on.

[@MrJakedog104]

How is a guy camping in the woods concerning? This is why so many countries have lost their freedoms, people with your mindset. You don't need to ask the police or government to check in on everything. Live your life, mind your business, if you see something legitimately dangerous or illegal going on, sure, report it. But you sound like the type of person that would call the cops on someone that's a different color than you, just because their jogging in your neighborhood. Yes, it's good that the police were respectful this time. But that isn't always the case. There's no telling how an interaction like that could go. They could have just as easily arrested him on a bs premise. We've seen simple wellness checks turn into deadly encounters. We've seen people charged with bs charges and had their lives ruined either with jail time, or financially in court. Calling the police on someone is not something you do lightly. There can be dire consequences.

[@pamfoster4894]

Wow, it wasn't clear in the short bit of footage you showed, but did the officers tell you they were filming you on their body cams before they went on to question you? I'm glad to see it was all handled in a nice way. Thank you for the great videos xx

[@MarcFromNijmegen]

My favorite MREs were indeed the Norwegian arctic rations, specially the fish ones were great. I also enjoyed the Dutch 24h ration packs and controversially the British rat packs with the all-day breakfast and the sticky toffee pudding. Garbage, pound store tin level stuff, but a guilty pleasure. I still have a bunch of French RCIRs, and they are a bit more quirky with pheasant and venison with brandy pate etc. To me MREs are a window into a nations soul. You are what you eat after all.

[@roverguy100]

I quite like US MREs, circa 1990s, they almost last forever. I don't recommend a steady diet (causes constipation). I've never had one with the heater but I hear they do work very well. I've also had Korean War era "C" Rations in the late 1970's on a SAR mission. Spaghetti in a can (plus a bunch of other goodies), much like Chef Boyardee from the 70's. Good choice on the Guinness!

[@testpilotian3188]

Urgh people just need to keep their noses out of other peoples business, my neighbour called the police on me a while back because I dare to own an air rifle….

[@matthewhoey4386]

Their China style crabs in a bucket society is coming along nicely.

[@sonicplanet9193]

My neighbor called 911 because I was grilling a steak with wood chips in my back yard. They claimed I was going to start a wild fire. I had a good conversation with the firefighters, and finished grilling my steak while laughing at her.

[@sonicplanet9193]

I was using a mini solo stove, for the record. Size of a small coffee can. And, it was in the middle of my concrete driveway, which made things all the more ridiculous.

[@stephenpmurphy591]

We live in rural upper coastal Northern California Redwood country! A group of tourists hiking illegally on our land called the cops on us for building a fence on public lands. Long story short they were cited for trespassing. Then they wonder why we're so cautious with tourists.. And no were not"growers" it's too cold here for that specific plant.

[@sonicplanet9193]

@@stephenpmurphy591 WA here, and yes... the PNW is full of people like that.

[@TachiUk]

Impleasedto hear the police were called personally. As someone who lives on a Dartmoor village, we had a breaking at a farm a few years ago and 2 shotguns stolen and someone called in several chaps on the moor with guns about 6 months later and it turned out to be the stolen firearms, so I got one am always happy when "better safe than sorry" if thr mindset.

[@ninjatuna181]

Sad

[@ryanwatterson4038]

It was his own land

[@Nicole-oi6il]

People are not happy unless the are complaining about something. Glad your camping went well besides that.

[@royalsgrunt]

There must be something comfortable knowing the police are on their game and keeping your area safe. Thank you for this piece.

[@smalltowns374]

Oh you sweet summer child, the piggers dont exist to keep you safe, they're there to keep the chosen tribes safe from YOU

[@Lindarianmusic]

Great video, TA Outdoors: As a living historian who has to cook everything over a fire and go into battle for events. I never seem to get enough time to be able to get into period dress, for event scenario's, including cooking my meals and having time to eat them. Due to the amount of time that it takes to prepare a simple meal, no worries, have fun camping.

[@urbanlumberjack]

Wow. Around here (Georgia, USA) its unusual to go outdoors and find someone NOT carrying a pistol, or rifle. I've never had an issue with it. I can't imagine what it would be like to have someone call the police on me, those police enter my land without permission, and then demand to see my license for an air rifle and a shotgun.

[@Simon-xc5oy]

Thats the difference in the USA to England. In the Uk few own guns. Its either criminals with no registration or land owners. Thats it. And the police just do or say whatever they want and interpret the law as they see fit in a situation. So they stride around on private land etc with no warrants at all. Things seem reasonable...but aren't. In the USA the police expect the land owner or house owner to have guns, its a given. Hence they are far less likely to just barge in or walk in etc as they know they could easily be shot at, if a person feels under threat. It can then get out of control fast. In the UK the police love themselves and love the job and love bossing people about and having their "powers" a lot of them are in the job for that reason. They often allow people totally unsuitable physically to do the job as well..such as that small blonde woman who would not be much use if a physical fight no matter what training given or what equality etc says...

[@jordynorm8212]

@@Simon-xc5oy To give the police in the UK some credit, I've only ever had good interactions with them when it's firearm or air-rifle related. You occasionally get someone with what they believe to be genuine concern report something. We had someone report us taking shotguns into a Gun Club of all places. The police rocked up, no drama just asked to see the certificate and check the registrations. All good, away they went. You could tell they were not there because they wanted to be, just because they have to respond to a report. To be completely honest, my land or otherwise, I'd much rather they check and it be nothing than the opposite be true.

[@MrAlphafang]

@@Simon-xc5oy A couple of other differences are in the UK there aren't many Black Bears or Cayotes to protect yourself from out in the woods. 😉

[@Simon-xc5oy]

@@jordynorm8212 Fair enough. But for me I simply dont trust them. At all. For every one you get that is decent and seems friendly, there are three that are so far up themselves and full of their own powers and self importance its a wonder they are not invisible. The older I get and the younger the coppers on duty gets, the worse its seems to become. Standards falling, lack of proper education. Mis education, poor training, letting people in who are unsuitable, on and on. So far you have had good experiences with them. When you have a bad one you will know it and remember what I have said here. With them its ego and a power trip a lot of the time. Not always, but there are way too many out there. I have had to deal with tat side of them two or three times. Incidents regarding break ins, and physical attacks etc...And my elderly parents house being damaged at night...many things....scratch the surface and you will see that their civility is skin deep. They utterly hate any form of critical opinion on their role, job, law etc. They are nice as pie when you agree with them and go along with them even when they know they are wrong and you know it too....To me they often represent everything wrong in the UK today, the problems with society etc and the government. Without them there is anarchy. But they are far from perfect and most seem to think they are......

[@Simon-xc5oy]

@@MrAlphafang Heh yes...that is true...dont you have a lot of nasty snakes as well? And Mountain lions / Cougars etc? Wolves, Cayotes, various Bears....and various nutters with guns too....I would not dare go anywhere in America much less in to the woods. Shame as it all looks so lovely. I always like the look of the Rocky Mountains and those Redwood forests as well as some of the tropical places like Miami....at least you get the sunshine.....The worst we have to deal with here is a grass snake that is tiny and non poisonous. And an Adder snake that has a bite like a bee sting and its non fatal just unpleasant. And in all my life wandering the Uk I have never, ever seen either of them in the wild....The adder is supposed to be scared to death of everything and legs it (well slithers) any time it sees or hears anything at all....the only time I ever read of bites, is if someone is walking in deep heather on remote moors and somehow accidentally steps on one, if its not got out of the way in time...I feel a bit sorry for them if I am honest and I cant stand snakes....They seem to like the south mostly and its warmer there, I am in the North East and its like Winterfell in Game of Thrones for about 11 months of the year...

[@Hadrada.]

You should make some Rambo traps around your camp

[@utubeape]

Yes! I can just imagine mike with mud on his face and a Mora knife saying "out here it's me..."

[@Hadrada.]

@@utubeape it would be more his old man they would have to watch out for

[@jjcale1976]

They control you everywhere😬, even in the forest you can't relax

[@johnrobinson3905]

No criticism of you intended, Matt, but I don't think I could shoot a squirrel. I know they damage trees through bark stripping, but I just find them so cute. I love woodlands, and deeply appreciate our countryside, but I'd fall down at the first hurdle if I had to do that!

[@cheesegraham2387]

It's Totally unnecessary

[@user-mh4jj3ni6t]

I've just realised who your father is. He is totally awesome fishing I watch his fishing videos every week and he mentions you in his videos but I've never put the two together until I watched this video of yours. I love watching both of your videos .

[@davecossaro632]

no lakes or rivers but the cops were fishing all right

[@barnes0801]

MREs are the way forward for camping trips - zero fuss and great food. Ok, mediocre food. Alright, sustenance that all tastes like tomato with indistinguishable meat or meat-like product... Best ones I've had are French 24hr rations by a long way. Only good british ration content is the rice pudding 😁

[@gigglewumpus]

I personally really like the backpacking meals from stores like rei, I feel like they're rly high quality. Also, I agree that tomato ones are the most edible for some reason

[@barnes0801]

@@gigglewumpus proper backpacking meals are far nicer that's true but one can cost as much as a whole 24hr MRE. I've been paying £12 for the French ones with two mains, breakfast, snacks and more biscuits than I care to eat

[@stevebettany8778]

With all the madness we’re living with these days it’s impressive that our British police can still respond in a calm manner no guns waved about.

[@mrchiefbs]

This is only a US issue.

[@SavageAirguns]

​@mrchiefbs never had a cop waving around a gun in the US for minor issue. It's a city problem all over the world.

[@DrD0000M]

@@mrchiefbs Watch some Brazilian police videos.

[@jonmoore873]

To put this in perspective though, you could go your entire life in the UK and not see firearms. It’s not maybe as rare in the countryside or farmland but I live surrounded by farms and it’s really not common. If you know, you know that guns in their carry bags are not really the MO of criminals. I would sooner the cops check than not though. It’s a very different set of circumstances here.

[@StevenKeery]

​@@jonmoore873: Not entirely true. The police in Northern Ireland always have a side arm. At one time it was revolvers until they migrated onto semi-automatic pistols. In the '70s they would also have been armed with H&K MP5s. It struck me that the person reporting the incident might have thought they were terrorists burying an arms cache. No harm done, it added interest to the video and made for an interesting story for his wife.

[@FluffyCajun]

Little tip for the tortillas, heat them up with the other pieces. Makes them easier to fold, and if you have a little of butter put that on first then the other fixings.

[@t0xic371]

The dynamic across the pond is so different. At least in rural Texas. If my neighbors were to see me going into the woods with a rifle they'd wave and say "Happy hunting, good luck!"

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Great episode Mike. L o v e the tent... probably not the price. I'm an American veteran so I've had plenty of MRE's. My favorites are • Beef Stew • Mini Meatballs in Marinara sauce • Italian Sausage • Southwest Beef & Beans • BBQ Beef Strips. You got lucky with the heating bag... one out of 5 or 6 is a DUD. We also love the cheese spread packets (the bacon flavored). Beware of American MREs with Eggs. I haven't really had any other MREs except for the British (those ARE the best as far as taste, and all the extras tossed in... drink mixes, coffee, tea, cocoa, water purification tabs, lifeboat matches...) I was assigned to the HMS Amazon as liaison when she made Port of Call in the USA prior to Falklands Guardship duties in 1992. I've seen the French & Italian ones. I'll pass. The Italian MREs come with a miniature folding BCB stove (not the one you fold by hand, but an exact miniature of the regular BCB). Some have the low alcohol content aperitif. European MREs are expensive over here. Your police seemed to be decent enough. With all the "unrest" they have to be careful. Here in the States the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing camping in public by the homeless. Many of our police treat homelessness as a crime. At least I can say that I didn't tolerate my officers to mistreat the homeless. Cheers... P.S. I went to the POMOLY website and this tent is under $200... $180 +/-. They offer a dozen different types and the $ range is from $180 to $ several hundred.

[@celticperspective5183]

Happy Saint George’s day

[@daylightdies7194]

Hmmmm maybe a sign outside the entrance to say it’s private land if not already done so and people just need to mind there own business

[@TAOutdoors]

Yeah I have a sign saying that, and a shooting warning sign too 😅

[@randallminchew6780]

You were a good sport about the cops going through your business. Us Americans kind of get all grouchy when the police interfere in our totally legal affairs.

[@BookShed]

Sweet, I needed a mattress pump, that was perfect timing.

[@musingwithreba9667]

I'm sure the canine officer enjoyed the walk in the woods 😂 I like that tent. It's huge! I think Pomoly has sent them out to a bunch of KZbinrs for testing, I've seen them recently on a couple of other channels.

[@OriginalLictre]

I think that the jogger might possibly have been a relative of one of the local residents, doing some jogging while visiting, and not familiar with the commonality of firearms in the area. Not being fully familiar, they reached out to the local constabulary with their concerns, and the police responded in a polite and professional manner.

[@janis1981]

Yeah I would rather explain myself twice having arms with me than nobody would report this

[@Longtrailside]

It was a good and bad thing for him to report it. You dont want tresspassers going onto your land and doing illegal activities.

[@goodyeoman4534]

More of a "grass them up and ask questions later" mentality if you ask me.

[@ericweiss2913]

Love your videos! BTW, CO is slightly lighter than air, but not by much.

[@user-ej1xb8fi5v]

Thank you for being able to show very comfortable camping.🏕️ I was relaxed, too.☺️ Such a camping is my ideal.✨ I refer to you.🔥 I enjoy camping, too.🇯🇵⛺️

[@richardcooper3254]

I never thought i would see a karen on this channel

[@moochersways8595]

Iv had this a few times....my family own a large piece of woodland and iv had police out when iv been shooting Squirrels.....not many people understand that its part of woodland management

[@dannyhockemeyer9027]

Oh my goodness! Someone walking in the woods with a gun! Sounds like mischief to me! 😆 Absolutely ridiculous! This is why I love Texas. We walk around Wal-Mart with guns on our hips and it's perfectly normal.

[@johnsterizer]

Probably somewhere between the two would be most sensible.

[@paulannable3734]

Uvalde.

[@johnsterizer]

Is it really that dangerous doing grocery shopping in Texas?

[@RancidPlum918]

Mike is such a wholesome guy people like you Mike make the world better..plz don't let this affect your hobbies tho...some people are grouches and always gotta have there nose in someone else's business or crap on someone's party...their just jealous Mike keep up the good work love seeing you and your Dad doing this wish I had this with my dad. Love your content though ❤

[@erinhenry9750]

Agreed 👍

[@jgmml]

40:20 - Big agnes rapid sl for the side baffles. I really enjoy the Kilosgear AeroCloud elite too ✌️