Autumn Bivi Camp in the RAB Ridge Raider with Tarp and Firebox Stove

[@WiltshireMan]

I often get asked where did I get the hooded reflector from for the Feuerhand hurricane lantern, well I got mine from the online auction site, they are a bit pricey around £20 and don't really add much more light but when positioned below eye level then they stop the glare of the naked flame ruining your night vision. The rucksack I used on this occasion was a modified Swedish army backpack, bike was my One One Bootzipper hardtail mountain bike from Planet X.

[@oscartravis5740]

Have you seen the UCO camping candle lanterns? Just got one of the mini versions, haven't used it in anger yet but they look good from others that've used them. The candles that come with it are supposed to last 4 hours, but other people use citronella or ordinary tealights with good results.

[@jonathan461965]

Great video as always Sandy. The fire was marvellous, and i totally get the reason behind your thinking about an open fire in the wilderness, along with the alluring sound of the Tawney owl's calls, and the sizzle of your steak. Perfect one nighter. Stay safe man. 👍😊

[@jeetts59]

I agree with your comments about having a fire, even if it’s a warm night the need for a fire makes one feel secure, definitely in our DNA.

[@traceyMustafa]

What a peacefull bit of Woodland you get to use...so peacefull and lovely to hear the owl and different bird sounds and i also agree it must be in our dna to enjoy such nature and wildlife..ty for sharing.

[@wimbon1959]

well done.....again a very nice video..... the dark,the "cooking",the drinks!!! just beeing you......perfect!! thanks Sandy ;-) Wim

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Wim :)

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Sandy. Another year went by and I didn't get out, so it's great to watch your videos. 🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

It's easy to let time slip through our hands Brian. Carpe diem..

[@annenewton5403]

The owls indeed made it , I always feel so emotional when I hear the owls. Thank you Sandy for taking us with you. I hope Mandy is doing better .

[@WiltshireMan]

Owls always do it for me too Anne

[@oscartravis5740]

Interesting point about the fire, it's a very primal focus. Animals and birds have fur and feather for warmth, but humans have shed hair as we evolved and turned to our ingenuity instead to tackle the elements, discovering fire and shelter building, working animal skins for clothing and stuff, and there's a wonderful ancient continuity revisiting those moments hunkered down in camp with a fire and eating in the open. Beautiful really, and the owls hooting capped the night.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Oscar thats spot on :)

[@stevetaylor8446]

What a brilliant night out. That woodpecker had a lot to say lol. And the male Tawny owl...unless I hear those on an overnighter, it isnt a good camp...something verry comforting hearing them. That meal, Jamie Oliver eat your heart out 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Steve, a woodland camp without a Tawny calling isn't complete, I enjoyed this one :)

[@garphykeks]

Wonderful Sandy! I really appreciate you cramming in an overnighter👌Some awesome colours on your ride in too.... KTF🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

Ah, we are getting the autumn colours now, it will soon be hot tent season :)

[@tomconway8881]

First time watcher. Good video. Thanks

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Tom, I try and get out for a camp as often as I can so there will be more camping content among the other stuff I do in the future

[@JGR100]

Your an inspiration for us oldies Sandy👏. Reckon your more Ray mears than Bare Grylls 😂. Maybe even Jack Hargreaves for those that remember.

[@WiltshireMan]

A cross between Jack Hargreaves and Ray Mears would be good:)

[@funkyprepper]

Thanks Sandy, times have been hard lately and this was a sure tonic. I miss the outdoor woodland camps. Was supposed to travel north tomorrow to camp with friends. A blown head gasket has finished that idea. Be well and enjoy the outdoors my friend

[@WiltshireMan]

Well why don't I or a few others (Scott and Mike) travel to your neck of the woods and do a Camp there? Maybe a two nighter to make the trip worthwhile?

[@womblinwomble.5321]

Classic Wiltshire Man vlog. Thank U. Hello Mandy, hope U r a lot better x

[@Trekon2]

A very homely camp indeed Sandy, what with the lamp, a very nice tarp and bivi, and the firebox stove to cook that great looking steak, accompanied by a great beer, and all in a peaceful woodland even with the Owl hooting away lovely thanks for sharing a great video 👏👋

[@paulmeyer1628]

Thank you for another wonderful camping trip Sandy👍🏻 I fully endorse your love for nature and especially when human made noises quite down and nature starts to entertain you with its "music". Looking forward to the next trip Sandy👌🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Paul, next camp video goes live later today. Nature has the best music:)

[@PaulMessner]

Brilliant that Sandy. I’m with you. The ridge raider is great. Not everyone’s cup of tea though. I wake up with a croaky voice no matter what 😂. I always have a good night but rarely a good sleep.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, I must admit it's 50/ 50 whether I get a good nights kip and that applies either on a camp or at home, I really am enjoying The Ridge raider Bivi Paul, when combined with a tarp it makes a good woodland set up :)

[@maurice2759]

Yeah, we have it in our DNA. Great Video, thank you ... I miss the times very much, when you could do these things without planes and stuff everywhere ...

[@WiltshireMan]

I know what you mean, too much man made noise these days

[@maurice2759]

@@WiltshireMan Yes. Actually -- isn't it also OUR infinite SKY ? Did anyone ask US, if we want it to be packed with manmade control-rubbish ? Against the human DNA. God bless.

[@maurice2759]

@WiltshireMan Yes, OUR sky, that used to be infinite and magic, is now full of flying survei.... trash. Did anyone ask us millions, if it's okay to kill our myths?

[@Gunslinger-1962-martin]

That was a nice bonus suprise camp video sandy 👌 i was going to say a comment about it being a tawny owl 🦉 but ya pipped me sandy 👍 many happy returns of the day sandy for friday 🎉🙌🥃👌

[@WiltshireMan]

The years roll around fast nowadays Martin :)

[@fivelakeoutdoor]

Hi Sandy, Nice video and great channel! Best wishes from Germany! 🍁🍂🌲👍🏻

[@ralphwelsman9989]

A pleasure to watch Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

It was just so nice to be out Ralph. I was Just going out for a bit :)

[@jwoodzman]

Fantastic to hear Tawny keeping you company! ❤

[@StewartHowson-e3t]

Another great video, brilliant to watch it was a shame it had to end.ook forward to next time🚴🚴

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed it, I shall be hot tenting more especially when the weather turns really cold :)

[@rosa2266]

Yay! Glad to see you feeding yourself very well Sandy. Delicious.. that pan fried steak and greens, washed down with a beer and a wee dram or two. Warms you through the night. Snug. Owl hoots Goodnight and All is Well.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa simple but decent grub :)

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Really nice to see you out again Sandy, the owl speak was magnificent, I love it when our earthly neighbours come alive at night foxes, deer and night hunters, your efforts are really appreciated and your cheerfulness at being at one under the night. All the best. Harry

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Harry :)

[@robtherover]

The Tawny was close. Loved that Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

I reckon they were almost overhead Rob

[@robtherover]

@@WiltshireMan amazing.

[@acrookedbeat9013]

vintage Wiltshire man video , nice one thanks !

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you back out camping with the owls 🦉 and a nice bit of stake and veggies it looks a little bit cold sandy in the wood and damp long you enjoyed your self that's the main thing stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@Daytona2]

Lovely camp - nice light tarp & bivvy, and a (lovely) monstrosity of a rucksack 😊 The mic caught the owl perfectly 🦉 The light from the lamp is beautiful. Nice swale that - I had to check the word as I watch so many foreign smallholding vids, that I'm used to it meaning a contour channel intended to trap water so that it soaks into the ground rather than run-off. But the UK meaning is for drainage, often in woodland.

[@davidpayne8413]

Saw you flash the Union flag on your sleeve @ 3:01 I smiled!

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Yep another great watch Sandy the tarp looks quality and has plenty of tie outs,

[@angelanicholls9647]

You're very brave, Sandy out in this weather ❄️ 🌨 🥶 🧊 you need to find your bootie camping socks in this cold 🥶 weather, I wear mine & I'm inside the house 😂 it was only when I saw you wearing them last year, I decided to get some. Hope your wife is doing OK. 💐 Take care & fabulous video. 🦉 🌳

[@WiltshireMan]

I shall have to start wearing them soon Angela, but I was quite warm on this occasion

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Your absolutely right about a fire sandy, plenty of times during my younger years operating fully tactical when a fire would have been a real boost to morale but no such luck. Noise and light discipline at all time during night. Great little camp that one sandy that tawny was very close 👍😉👍🥰♥️ love to all the family ❤️❤️

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Marcus, I also resorted to a bit of central heating on this amp thanks to the single malt :)

[@papajeff5486]

That beautiful moon glow turned into cloud cover and light sprinkle…perfect night in the UK. Man-o-man, that campfire steak looked delicious. You’re right about the campfire comfort and the owlsong. It is that way for me too. I wish you many more. Thank you…from an old man in the US, hills of east Tennessee.

[@WiltshireMan]

I bet you have some lovely nature in those Tennessee hills Jeff:)

[@lisingreece]

i really enjoyed this video sandy thank you I especially loved the Owls, here in Ireland we don't hear these Owls.

[@triciabuckling3385]

The woods and fields looked beautiful as the sun was going down,good to hear an owl,occasionally I get one in my big eucalyptus tree in the garden,it’s a really calming sound😊

[@garybarker9139]

The right for man to have comfort from fire, should never be taken away!

[@campfire52]

That was the kind of camping experience which should completely recharge an outdoorsman's battery for certain. I am sure that you were pretty okay with that one. Whenever that old oil lamp comes out of your pack, I know that it's going to be a fine camp. A great steak along with some home grown vegetables means that you provided some happiness for your belly too. Thanks for making my weekend complete with a wonderful adventure with Wiltshire Man. See you on the next one Sandy, be happy and healthy and enjoy yourself to the fullest.

[@WiltshireMan]

There will be more Oil lamps Camps coming soon Terry as I am hopefully going to visit another woodland this week

[@gordonsuddery4635]

Your some man Sandy, not sure if i could do that now @ 73 love camping nice video good adventure my best wishes to you from the Philippines ♥️💪👍😉😀😁🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⭐

[@user-qb7nm1ur7s]

Thank you Sandy, another lovely video produced with your care and attention. Really enjoyed.

[@DanOpdal]

Great video, Sandy. My dad's favorite steak was a Ribeye, I like the T-bone. The summer went so fast, soon you will be winter camping. Cheers!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Excellent as always Sandy! I use either lose fitting rubber bands or cycling clips around my trouser bottoms when getting into a bivi as I hate it when my trouser legs roll up lol… very best wishes mate and thank you for another enjoyable video 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@christianweller4288]

Nice to watch a woodland bivi video with absolutely no supernatural goings on or cryptids lurking in the woods. Just a bit of cooking and maybe an owl. 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Chris, I'm seeing that too.People are posting a lot of crap at the moment, they watch too many horror movies I reckon. They are playing the game to get views and playing the audience. I'm just posting up what I see as real .

[@stephenszalay]

Lovely vid. That extra bit of groundsheet is a genius touch

[@WiltshireMan]

Just makes it easier to get into the bivi Steve

[@martymartin2894]

Good to see you eating a good meal sandy and not a cheap pot noodle with no nourishment in it. And a can of beer, wow you're really treating yourself today.

[@martinnewman8819]

Hi Sandy, good to see you in the woods again mate, love all the videos cycling, motorbikes, garden, Local history, but I think my favourites are the camping videos . Simple meal it may be mate, but it looked mighty tasty to my eyes, and with a fine pint too. Super nice to hear the Owl, its a very soulful experience I find doing a night in the woods, also I find it cleansings and re-energizes me I feel. Great Video Sandy keep them coming mate, Big thumbs up and good health to one and all in the House of the Wiltshire Man. Regards Moose

[@WiltshireMan]

The camping one's are my best also but not always easy to get the time Moose, I've been making camping videos on YT since I started and I shan't be stopping any time soon :)

[@RetroRatz]

Thank you for taking us with you 👍 love watching the camping videos. Ironically my most ever watched video was filmed up top of that track, by the farm 😉😁

[@WiltshireMan]

You'll have to do more camping vids :) I enjoyed that walk along the old rail track off of Mill lane, something I shall have to visit, did you manage to speak to the Citroen owner? Maybe you could buy one of them?

[@M7MXE]

Very nice. Even made me feel cozy.

[@hutchinsonsadventures4678]

love your trips out

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

A very pleasurable camp to watch sandy. About to go on a 3 day motocamp and hope i have a hooting owl as well. And a steak over the fire. All the best.

[@WiltshireMan]

My next camp is a moto camp Dazz

[@bullkelpbarney8144]

Thanks Sandy, another sweet video bro. Kia Ora from NZ.

[@markdavies9236]

Really enjoyed this video very therapeutic you have opened my eyes to my outlook on life thank you

[@romac9516]

Mr Owl was saying "I got your back" - wonderful camp

[@WiltshireMan]

Haaaha he was certainly watching me thats for sure

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Cheers Sandy very enjoyable video many thanks.

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thank you for another wonderful video. You're still my favourite KZbinr.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa Hello Bjorn, I still do what I do, get out in nature, camp, enjoy real food and experience. Thanks for watching my friend :)

[@rosa2266]

Mmmm Peaceful 🙂👍🙏 Lovely camping spot

[@Westoxoutdoors]

Lovely video again. Thanks

[@ysgolgerlan]

Thanks for a great video. I appreciate the time and effort needed in producing these videos. 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

They do take some time

[@billcotton1551]

Congrats on an almost rain free camping trip Sandy! Loved hearing the owl.

[@EvannieCarby]

Dinner in the woods with Sandy.

[@MadDogsandEnglishman]

Nice video bruv. Good memories to look back on.

[@neilwilkinson5415]

I love all your videos,but I especially enjoy your camping ones. There is always a lovely peaceful atmosphere conveyed. It must be a bit of a nuisance if you have to wriggle out of the bivvy for a call of nature in the middle of the night, particularly if you have had a beer or two.😊

[@sanclewphotographic]

You make this camping look really easy but I know you have been doing it for a long time so you know what you are about, your so organised that It's a pleasure too watch, take care, Colin.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's not that difficult really Colin, most people bring too much stuff, you only need the basics really

[@kayrb2475]

Thanks for sharing your trip 🚲🏕️🌌🔥🥩🥬🍺🥃🦉🚲😊 Nice one

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Lovely camp there Sandy, you always eat like a king. Love watching videos like this about wild camping and ground dwelling. Best 73s

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm deffo a ground dweller Andy

[@English.Andy1]

Fantastic camp out Sandy. I wish I had a permission site where I could get out like you. Still it’s always refreshing to see & enjoy your outings. The 🦉 are always a pleasure to hear. Thanks 🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

It's nice to have permission but if I didn't I'd still go out and find somewhere Andy

[@ASBO_LUTELY]

Lots of road noise out there in your wilderness.

[@JC-sl4hk]

Another wonderful video Sandy 👍👍. Stay safe and well. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Judy

[@barryconway]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing this mini adventure, Mr. Wiltshire. I settled down and had the choice of an Itchy Boots video, or an overnighted from W.M. Wiltshire Man of course! I’ll watch Noraly later…

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaaa sshhhh don't tell Noraly:)

[@barryconway]

@@WiltshireMan just between us, eh?

[@si7777777]

Really enjoyed this. Reminds me to slow life down a bit, appreciate and enjoy the simple pleasures.

[@bram7659]

Thanks for taking us along Sandy! All the best!

[@BeercanBushcraft]

Don't get me started, our blooming 🦉 🦉 keep me awake and they're in fine feather at the moment 😩 Great camp though, I really enjoyed that ❤️ Cheers and all the best to you and yours my dear friend 👍 🍻

[@WiltshireMan]

They are hooting crazy this time of year, setting up territory I believe

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see you got vlog out on a camp thanks the cool camp out vid thanks lee

[@alexblue6991]

You put in a lot of work into the night camping

[@alant5335]

Absolutely superb!

[@hartley383]

Great to see you getting out again Sandy. Hope Mandy is getting better.

[@WiltshireMan]

Mandy is doing very well now thanks

[@bearded653]

love it sandy, this made my sunday night. im going to get me a bivi thanks 🙏

[@stevegaston8050]

I’m a bit jealous Sandy, what a wonderful camp night. Good for the soul….

[@TheRedleader01]

@ 16 mins in,ahh there it is,the tasty whiskey 😁 good lad 😉

[@no_excuses]

Lovely camp Sandy, your steak and home grown greens look very yummy topped off with a beer. You're living the dream.💯🙏🔥

[@WiltshireMan]

Always try to live the dream but I often fail too :)

[@andyml1]

Great to see you out camping again Sandy….best wishes to you and Mandy. 👍

[@pauledwards499]

Fantastic viewing, as always 👍

[@stuartmckinnon5795]

Cheers sandy to you mate another relaxing video 👍🚴🚴

[@davebuts1921]

people forget lives litte pleaure, warmth and enjoymet, food and enjoyment, it is that simple. you looked you enjoyrd it maye.

[@lincolndave1966able]

Just by coincidence Sandy, I went out last night for a cheeky wild camp on the river bank close to a woods I often go in. I too was under a tarp and in my Rab Ridge Master, the twin hooped side entry version of yours. Hats off to you though. We are probably the same age and I am certainly not as graceful getting in and out of mine as you are and as I was a few years back. Unfortunately for me it was blowing around 10-15mph and gusting upto 25mph with heavy showers for the first couple of hours before calming right down to a still night. I am not sure if I still am as enamoured with bivving in those conditions as I once was. I certainly had to set the tarp very low between my walking poles to stop it turning into a parachute . Felt fantastic in the morning though, slept like a log. There is just something about the purity of a bivvy camp.

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you got out Dave, wind and rain does it for me on a camp. I'm loving the bivi, and hope to use it along with other shelters as the Winter sets in.

[@mark.e.p]

Found out by mistake when camping on a cold night hot chocolate and Jack Daniel's is a great night cap! Loved the video btw.

[@johnwoodcock6468]

Great videos.

[@johnpawson7400]

Nothing left of that meal Sandy

[@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692]

Real fire, the owls, nothing better 🎃

[@WiltshireMan]

Hope to get out for another camp again soon, it's been mild but temps falling now, maybe have a hot tent camp soon:)

[@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692]

Sounds good to me. Been looking at doing a camp myself, now that some of the political heat is off here temporarily,. Just have to finish some work on the house first- might not get out til winter though. 🎃🍁🎃🍂

[@leemichel8199]

Great content brother, thanks for sharing, God bless you and your family and happy camping 🏕 😀 😊 🙏. Lee

[@mischef18]

Another great overnight caping video bro, gee with that bivy by the time I got in and finally ready to sleep I would need to get up to pee. That tarp worked out well in giving you shelter to cook and relax. Safe travels. Ken.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa luckily for me I am still quite nimble

[@daveunsworth9931]

Great bit of camping and your steak looked delicious!! Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveSeadog]

Great vlog and a good over-nighter Sandy. I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and invest in a good 4-season sleeping bag so I don't have to sleep in quite so many layers on winter camps.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Steve, its worth investing in a decent Winter sleeping bag or maybe getan Army Softie suit to wear as an extra layer, that will do the trick and be cheap

[@Martycycleman]

Thanks Sandy, i did enjoy your video. Thank you very much. The fire box Look amazing.😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Firebox is a good stove Marty

[@TimmsAndrew]

A very enjoyable video.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Andrew, the Bivy is fantastic :) I hope your doing OK

[@boringtouringwhenpouring5038]

This one reminded me of bivouac jack.

[@heatherb7032]

Enjoyed watching the video

[@jeffjones6107]

Great video, Sandy 👍

[@ostekuste3646]

Love my Firebox. I did opt for the posh titanium version as I carry it on my back and on the bike. Fanciest thing I’ve cooked on it was a couple of grilled salmon filets.

[@WiltshireMan]

Mine is also a Ti version, I think the Stainless steel one may be more robust but ofcourse more heavy too.

[@silktvPDR1]

Even at home with a woodburner there is something super relaxing about it. Maybe safe from prowling wolves 😮

[@rachelgregoryartist]

Another inspirational video. Thank you 🙏

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Rachel