German army shelter half wild camp | Dealing with anxiety on your 1st solo overnighter

[@adamb7426]

Thumbs up for the video. I use the same pack for the 7 mile walk to my camp spot. Good quality and comfort for sure.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Adam, thank you very much mate that's really kind of you 😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 The L.L bean is a fine pack, vastly underrated in my opinion, especially at its price. Wow you cover a fair amount of distance to your camp location👍🏻But its definitely worth doing the miles to guarantee some peace and quiet in the woods. Thank you for the thumbs up Adam, its really appreciated All the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

What an absolutely fabulous film Mike, if only you had your own TV series the world would become a better world. I share your sentiments completely my friend, and its good to travel simply so we can pack up quickly. its always great to see you out and enjoying yourself. Keep going my friend you are an inspiration. Atb. Harry

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Harry, ah thank you very much mate...You're so kind, hey its always great to hear from you and I'm aware you have another vid uploaded and I'm looking forward to watching this evening ( just got back from Coventry) Thanks again my friend Take care Mike

[@billmitchell7731]

Realy enjoyed the video Mike. You keep Makeing them and I'll keep watching👍👍👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Thank you Bill, you're very kind... Have a great day Mike

[@francesurrenderedtogermany]

Another great video Mike! I completely agree with and share your message about anxiety. I suffer with PTSD and find getting out in the wild really helpful in helping me deal with my issues; whether that be a walk, a wild picnic or an overnight camp. Your advice to anyone who is thinking about wild camping but who is unsure is excellent. Personally something I do similar to your lamps is purchase a pack of glow sticks from Poundland (or somewhere similar) and place one or two in my tent or around my bivvy to create a full ambient light that’s lasts all night. If anyone reads this in the situation above, rest assured I’ve never been confronted and you probably won’t either - keep your camp distant and hidden, be tidy and quiet, and you should be fine. I went on a camp two weeks ago and loved it! Mike, your message is really encouraging and I am sure it will help someone - I find a lot of inspiration from your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Andrew, thank you very much mate its really kind of you say🤗 Hey that's a fantastic idea!...and I never knew poundland sold glow sticks either, hey next time I'll be sure to check the shop out👍🏻 thank you for telling me about it Andrew you're a star🤗⭐🌳🌳🌳 I'm sorry to hear you have PTSD my friend, and its lovely to hear you liked what I said about anxiety and anyone attempting their 1st overnighter. Ah thank you so much...Hey I find a lot of motivation to keep filming from your kind words Thanks again Take care and all the very best Mike

[@frankloman5968]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thanks Frank.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Frank, thank you very much for watching I really appreciate it All the very best Mike

[@samc705]

Micka, your philosophy on anxiety and depression is spot on mate, thanks for sharing your views on the subject with us. Brilliant video.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Sam, ah thank you so much my friend...Its lovely to hear you agree with my opinions🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Thank you for watching and your kind words really do mean a lot to me All the very best Mike

[@samc705]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman You're welcome Michael, you're a true inspiration and a breath of fresh air mate. All I can say is bostin' our kid.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Sam, that's wonderful to hear, I'm glad you think its bostin heheh!😂👍🏻 .. Thank you so very much! Hope you're having a great weekend Mike

[@samc705]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman I'll bet that seeing that word was a bit of a blast from the past eh Mike? LOL. Lovely and sunny here in the Glasgow area at the moment, the missus and I have been sitting outside in it just chillin' and expecting the daughter to arrive with our grandson soon and then chaos ensues hehehe.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@samc705 Hi mate, heheh! It gets used a fair amount round here still.. Bostin mucka worrow bosha etc etc... Ah don't blame you, make the most of the tranquillity before the noise makers arrive heheh! Enjoy your evening matey

[@BikerBytes]

Very nice Mike, what a sumptuous meal you cooked, awesome. Our childhoods sound very similar. I fact just the other day I was looking on google earth at the house I grew up in and for the fields I used to escape to behind our street. All gone now, just more housing. Very sad. ATB Jason.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hey Jason, thank you mate it was rather tasty and so easy to cook whilst wildcamping. Ah mate it's so sad isn't it when you look back to our childhoods and see just how much has changed, and definitely not for the better. All we can do is be thankful that we are lucky to have those memories of times spent in the woodlands, by the rivers and fields. No one can take those away from us. Great to hear from you Jason, thank you for watching and here's wishing you and your family all the very best Mike

[@BikerBytes]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman indeed. Memories are so precious. May we long keep creating them 🍻. All the best my good friend. Jason.

[@WireleesWorld]

Yeps. Great to Watch your videoes Mike

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you very much indeed my friend...I really appreciate you watching and your kind words. Here's wishing you a wonderful weekend All the very best Mike

[@carolelcahill1502]

Another terrific camping video! Stay well Mike.

[@WyeExplorer]

Nice tarp Mike with a pattern that's very effective. An effective space for relaxing to. I prep for every outing. Make sure my gear is clean and ensure my home is the same to. I think it all counts to a great experience. I gotta loved them owls and as far as sounds are concerned you just know you're not going to get eaten in this country. All is good init Mike - just enjoy. Well, really good weather this time. All the best. Mark

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Mark, hey yes I remember one of your awesome video's where you prep the house for leaving, you left flowers etc...Was it the vid with you meeting up with Sandy? Oh yes the owls were making a right noise heheh! Wonderful majestical creatures of the woods. Yes mate it was a red hot day, tbh I prefer the colder months. Hope you're having a nice day Mark, and thank you for watching All the very best Mike

[@WyeExplorer]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman It was that very video Mike. I still do it. We do love them owls. Had a few good experiences recently. Any way, the colder months are on their way. You should be happy as Larry. I've been busy and am just going training in the pool now. Once a swimmer always one! I have a new video up of me and my twin Paul at the Wye source in 2014. It is beautiful - worth a go. Any way, have a good one.

[@FREELOADERSS]

Great film as always mate. Good advise about people solo camping for the first time. I know a couple of people that camped in the garden first time round, just to make sure they had all the right kit, and could just go in if they felt nervous etc...looking forward to the next one, take care Mike, atvb chris👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Chris, thank you mate! Thats it, camping in the garden is a starting point that can open a whole new marvellous world... 🌳🦉🌳🌳🏕👍🏻😃👍🏻🌳🌳🕊🌳 Really appreciate you watching and always great to hear from you Chris. Here's wishing you (& the Mrs)a lovely weekend ahead mate Take care and all the very best Mike

[@keithoutdoors4622]

Faultless video, very relaxing thanks mike atb Keith

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Keith, wow! Oh thank you so much mate what a lovely comment 🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳 Thank you so much for watching and your kind words mean so much 🕊🌳🌳🌳 All the very best Mike

[@mickymullis8663]

As normal, you eat great in the woods. You had me hungry. You picked a very good place to camp. Thank you for the conversation. I enjoyed it so much. God Bless you.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Micky, mate its awesome to have you watch and comment on my videos my friend....Believe me when I say that I really appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately I just dont get the time like I used to, to reply to most comments. I do read them all though and👍+❤ Thank you again Micky, God bless you too 🙏 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@brushbum7508]

I wish we had more wild edibles here. You had some very good tips for beginners. I enjoyed the trip as well. TAKE CARE..

[@justvin7214]

Great camp out and good advice for solo camping. Thanks for taking us along Mike Atb.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Vin, hey thank you as always for watching mate...You're a star 🤩👍🏻🌳🌳 I really appreciate it Here's wishing you a good weekend Mike

[@justvin7214]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman Thanks Mike, it was raining this morning but stopped now so I'll be visiting my local woods in a bit (collecting more fatwood). Have a good weekend too buddy.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@Just Vin Awesome, happy fatwood hunting mate 😎👍🏻🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

[@michaeltwoodsman4904]

Mike, that was a fantastic overnighter you have just shared with me, at times I'm certain I was there with you, in that lovely woodland. Some great word of advice from a man who's wise words should be listened to. Your setup looked bombproof but thankfully not tested this time, for a change! I'm definitely going to try the quick chicken and black bean sauce recipe it looked delicious and if only I could smell it.... You are so at home in your natural home, no wonder you don't want to leave, who would? All the best, as always, Michael

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Michael, hey thank you very much mate...Hey you're always welcome to come wild camping with me at any time. Heheh ah the Chicken & black bean is so easy and soooooo very tasty, especially in those surroundings. Hey Mike it's great to see you back out again, always on the look out on KZbin & Instagram for any of your uploads. Thank you very much for watching and your kind words All the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@chrisc4636]

Mate your videos are so chilled,love them keep up the good work atb chris.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Chris, ah thank you so much my friend I really appreciate you watching Take care and all the very best Chris 🌳🌳🦉🌳🌳😊👍🏻🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳 Mike

[@calinmihai5909]

Great guy, nice video.. Yes, in Europe outside Romania nothing can't really harm you in the woods. Can you imagine 8000 bears spreaded through mountins .. wolfes.. savige pigs. Every week we have here 3-4 bear atack on human.. În the last 15 years this situation become more the critical..

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you my friend it's great to know you enjoyed watching. Oh my yes now that would make wild camping beyond extreme, awful to hear about the bear attacks. Makes me even more grateful for the peaceful woodlands that we have over here. Thank you again for watching its really appreciated All the very best Mike

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

What a truly inspirational, beautiful video. There's absolutely nothing not to love about it! You have a special calming gift of being able to help people overcome any fears that they may have about solo wildcamping Mike. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. ATVB. Take care mate, Steve. 👍👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Steve, ah thank you so much mate what a lovely comment. It's always greatly appreciated that you watch my video's Steve🤗🌳🌳🌳 Here's wishing you a fantastic weekend, and all the very best mate Mike

[@roberts6219]

Excellent video again Mike as usual so relaxing and beautiful surrounding .Thanks for taking us along.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

He Robert, thank you mate that's really kind of you 🤗 Great to know you enjoyed watching mate...You're very welcome, and thank you for joining me All the very best Mike

[@danhaynes3210]

Mike I love watching your videos just before bed. They're so relaxing and you get the relaxing atmosphere across really well in your videos with the stories you tell as well. Hoping to do my first camp soon. Keep up the good work mate. 👍

[@sunshine-nu1df]

Wanderous, polite as possible, all in slow motion, all senses alive. Thank you Mike, Atb, Tim

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Tim, what a lovely comment my friend...Thank you very much 🤗 I'm glad you enjoyed watching Makes it all worthwhile... Thank you again All the very best Mike

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Nice to watch this one again Mike, I know you are most probably busy so no need reply, only to say that although out of sight you are not forgotten. Stay well and safe old friend. Harry

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Harry! Good to hear from you my friend.. Yes mate things are still so busy here and weekends are spent visiting and looking after my parents. Hey you're not forgotten either my good friend, I often plan on watching your vids and never get round to it, some day soon I'll make time and have a good old binge watch of your cool vids. Always loved your approach to filming and your genuine, kindhearted goodself comes across very well indeed. A no bull shit channel, few and far between mate. Thanks again Harry Oh yes, just thought I better let you know just incase you don't....Michael of' Michaeltwoodsman' channel passed away, so very sad and he was much like yourself a genuine gentleman that truly loved the woodlands, a very wise man indeed, what a loss...The world is a lesser place 😪 Take care brother of the woods Mike

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman Thanks so very much for replying Mike, indeed old Michael passed away even though a month earlier he was out for a wander very frail wideceyed but positive, what a nice character, missed but not forgotten. I think we can accept our mortality better when we have made time to be one with a woodland. Peace be with us. Atb. Harry.

[@mal334455]

As always Mike brilliant viewing ...

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you so much Mal it's awesome to have you watch my videos, thanks again mate🌳🌳👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Take care Mike

[@moonchild9178]

Awww I've been waiting for this and it was worth the wait as beautifully shot as always and now I feel very relaxed and chilled from your lovely calming vibes and energy 👍🌟🌳🌲🌳

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Moon Child🤗 Ah thank you so much...Hey it's great to hear the video relaxed and chilled you my friend 😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Before you know it we'll be back out on another wild camp 🏕🌳🌳🌳 Thank you very much for watching All the very best to you Mike

[@moonchild9178]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman Thank you and you always make us subs feel like we are actually there with you which is amazing really as shows your skills in many ways and look forward to our next adventure as Autumn is upon on us and i love this time of the year all the beautiful colours of Autumn leaves in the crisp morning air the real beauty of the world🌳🌲🍃🌿👌👍🌟🌧❄

[@walessas7094]

Autumn and winter are the best times..nice one

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Yes mate, there's something special to each and every season there is a 👍🏻 Take care Mike

[@patrickosullivan8489]

Mike...never had the pleasure of meeting you but your videos have always given light in dark times and inspired me to go walk about...hope you and your kin are well...but you disappeared..COME BACK..we need ya... peace and love..👍🤗👍🤗👍✌️✌️✌️

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Patrick, who knows my friend maybe someday we'll cross paths, it'd be cool 😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 That's lovely to hear that my vids have helped you in dark times, that truly makes the filming that I did worthwhile. I find that just getting out into the woods is so very beneficial to our mental wellbeing. I've always done (did) wildcamping to help myself cope with the totally unnatural ways of today's life. I've had to leave due to moving from one part of the country to another to be with Karen, also find work and use my weekends to visit my parents back up in the Black Country. Unfortunately where I live nowadays there's very little woodlands to talk of. The only way I can see me doing more vids again is to travel back to my old locations back up north. I do aim to give it a go at some point. Thank you so much for watching and your very kind words mate. Peace and love to you too Patrick 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@lenordchristopher6447]

Great work Mike my friend, thanks 👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Lenord, ah thank you very much my friend I really appreciate you watching Hope you're having a good day All the very best Mike

[@jimbolollipop2971]

Thanks mike,another fantastic video

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Jimbo👋😊🌳🌳🌳 Hey thank you very much mate👍🏻 Great to hear you enjoyed watching the latest vid, thanks again. Hope you have a smashing evening 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 All the very best Mike

[@mickspain330]

Great video as usual Mike, looked a nice bit of grub you cooked up, very relaxing and common sense things you talk about, very enjoyable, can't wait until the next one, look after yourself 👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Mick, thank you my friend I really appreciate you watching my videos. Always great to hear from you All the very best Mike

[@robkane6370]

Indeed..mother nature can be wonderous and healing..Good heailth my friend :-)

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Rob, yes my friend so many benefits when getting out into the woods 😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Thank you, and good health to you too Rob Thank you for watching it really is appreciated All the very best Mike

[@learningtolivewithhumans1859]

best channel out!! keep it up mike i cant wait to have a wild camp with you bro , i can teach you so much to help with depression and anxiety and how to calm them both and then you can show all your fans and we can all do it an be more free from them

[@JuliaHoustonebikeTouring]

Am watching, anxiety yeh urhh.. woods are tranquil I love em. Another lovely video Michael.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Jules, yeah we're no stranger to anxiety...Something that once caused anxiety can now reduce it massively, I personally always find its pushing ourselves right out our comfort zone that can be beneficial over the long term. Thank you very much for watching and your kind words Jules, I really appreciate it Take care and all the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@JuliaHoustonebikeTouring]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman Your welcome hun. Yeh totally agree about the comfort zone thing. I really love your videos the bit when you are chilling out in the evening reading a book with your lantern. I presume you will be making more later Im sure. Oh I gave you a funny mention in my latest video (just uploading it)

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@JuliaHoustonebikeTouring Hi Jules, ah thank you what a lovely comment 🤗 Hey yes I've just watched your awesome video, made me chuckle about the balsam...You should try some, not a strong taste to them and would go well with a salad...Remember make sure there's no bees inside😁👍🏻 Thanks again Mike

[@JuliaHoustonebikeTouring]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman Cripes imagine eating a bee, when I was a kid, my friend was eating a boiled sweet and a wasp got in her mouth, well she screamed the place down haha.. Yeh gonna have a go of the balsam, I find foraging interesting. :)

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Just getting into the woods and cook some food is a great way to unwind but you take all of us with you to share your experiences that in its self helps lots of people keep up the good work mate 👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you mate that's really nice of you to say 🌳🌳👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳 it's a real pleasure to have you join me, makes filming these videos worthwhile 🤗🌳🌳 Thank you very much for watching you really are appreciated All the very best Mike

[@DunkelRuhrOutdoors]

Hey pal! Its Friday evening and I'm sitting in my garden. I want to go out but I'm short on time. Its a perfect timing to watch your video. I'm out there with you and i appreciate your effort and this nice piece of video art. Bushcraft greetings from Germany my dear friend.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there its great to hear from you my friend, and thank you very much indeed.🤗 Wonderful to know you enjoyed watching 🌳🌳🌳👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Hope you've had a lovely weekend 🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳 Take care Mike

[@furion3555]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing I find your videos and persona to be very inspiring.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, ah thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking time to watch, what a lovely comment🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳 Thank you again Here's wishing you a good day and all the very best Mike

[@LiboltAdventures]

Good info. Also great looking wraps. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you very much I appreciate you watching 🌳🌳🌳😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 All the very best to you Mike

[@LiboltAdventures]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman No problem!

[@Jimsoutdooradventures]

Scrolling through your videos trying to find one I haven't seen found this one excellent as usual hope you are doing well during these crazy days of covid hope to see some new videos when this is over stay safe and keep on camping 😀

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

This helps me a lot.. I’m 46 and have wanted to solo camp all my life. I used to stay up at night and draw my camp layouts and make equipment lists.. this year my kids are older now so I have more freedom so I’m headed out to Algonquin park here in canada and I’m doing a short 3 day canoe solo backwoods trip.. I definitely have some anxiety over bears but I’ve decided to force myself to do it. My life is closing in one me and it’s now or never. I’ve been bitten by dogs several times in my life so I have this unreasonable idea that all wild animals are going to attack me.. I’m not sure I’ll ever get over it but I can’t let it stop me from heading out into the woods. Thanks again!

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Jeff, hey that's superb to hear that I've helped you my friend🤗 Hey I'm sure you'll be absolutely fine, wow Canada is such a beautiful place and what a wonderful time you'll have out there😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 All I know is if you keep doing solo wild camps after this three day trip, for each one after you do it'll get easier and easier. Please let me know how you get on my friend. Thank you very much for watching and your kind words, you really are appreciated All the very best to you from the Black Country 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@carolinesmyth127]

Lovely production again Mike. Peaceful, informative and deep. That tat you have growing out of your neck... looked like the plants had made the decision that you belong to them... In a very non-vegetative sense 😏

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hey hi Caroline, ah thank you very much....Heheheh my greenman tattoo was a painful one, ah now that reminds me of a film...Erm can't remember right now but I'm sure itll come back to me😁👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Great to hear from you as always Caroline, hope you've had a lovely peaceful weekend and your thumbs are better. Take care and thank you for watching 🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳 Mike

[@paulbranson8582]

Another great video by a true gentleman

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Paul, ah thank you mate what a lovely thing to say, I really appreciate you watching and its always great to hear from you Sir🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳 Here's wishing you a great weekend, and thank you for watching...All the very best to you Paul 👍🏻 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@martinconnolly5460]

Hello mate, Cheers for the cracking videos. I'm prepping for my first solo wild camp in order to get some head space and of all the research I'm doing I have found yours and this particular video very helpful in alot of ways. Great calming soundtrack, love the honesty and advice regarding chilling or getting collared. Cheers again.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Martin, Hey thank you mate you're really very kind🤗much appreciated! 😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Ah awesome Martin, please let me know how you get on with your first wild camp, itd be great to hear of your adventure.. That's it mate, keep camp spick and Span for your benefit and just incase you are approached, then the outcome shall be the best it could my friend. Thank you again, happy wild camping Martin All the very best Mike

[@karensale3336]

Hello mike , another great video and so proud of you for talking about anxiety and solo camping. I know it will help others .love you with all my heart, your karen xxx

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Heeeelllllooooooo karen, Aw thank you very much x Lovely ay ya my wonder woman🏃‍♀️💨💨💨 Love you too xxx Mike

[@karensale3336]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman thanks lol 💨💨💨xxxx

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@karensale3336 Heheh! 😉💨❤

[@TheMooseman316]

As always excellent video Mike, great use of minimal gear and such a tranquil location! Looks like some top grub prepared. Keep up the top Work buddy, atb WMM

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi mate, ah thank you very much🤗🌳🌳 Can't wait to get back out again, I bet you're the same. Thank you watching All the very best Mike

[@clydekelvinandthesinners.3977]

Late summer going into fall. the perfect time of year..Nice Post Mike.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, hey thank you...Yes it's a lovely time, any time out in the woods is magical isn't it my friend. Awesome to hear you enjoyed watching mate it means a lot, thank you🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳 All the very best and take care Mike

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Another cracking setup there Mike and that food looked pretty damn good mate. I do like your chats about issues/things that are relevant that effect yourself or other people. It’s a rest bite going on a camp, it just resets me. Great work as always and looking forward to your next video. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Ant, thank you mate thats really kind of you to say🤗🌳🌳🌳 Yes its basically a reset button getting out there....Always come away feeling refreshed👍🏻 Thank you very much for watching and your kind words All the very best to you Ant Mike

[@pshearduk]

as always a brilliant video from Mike, calm, relaxed and full of insight. Thanks for bringing us along mate x

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Paul, thank you mate- its great to hear you enjoyed watching Really appreciate you taking time to watch All the very best Mike

[@Vicster.2020]

With my headphones on I thought the midges were in my ears to lol, hey Mike great video and advice once again, loved every second of it. You are an inspiration to everyone that is lucky enough to watch your videos, they are truly the ultimate relaxation for mind body and soul, take care Vic

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Vic, heheh! The mozzy's were ruthless on this camp or so I remember, that camp location is right by a big river and several floodplains. Ah my friend you really are such a kind soul in saying such lovely things about my channel. You sir are a legend, thank you Here's wishing you a great weekend Vic, all the very best Mike

[@dave_stewart954]

Fantastic upload as usual Mike, really enjoyed this one, porridge never looks that good before heading out to work! Till the next time.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi David, hey thank you very much mate it's really appreciated. Heheh honey porridge topped with Himalayan balsam flowers and blackberries, went down a treat! 🌳🌳👍🏻😁👍🏻🌳🌳 Thank you very much for watching David, here's wishing you all the very best Mike

[@Spartan117TCF]

Lovely chillaxing video with my evening cuppa tea. Nice camp spot and that chicken wrap looked bloody tasty. ATVB Lee.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Lee, thank you🤗 glad you enjoyed watching mate. Can't beat a peaceful woodland to de-stress and forget all the madness. Thank you very much for watching and your kind words Lee All the very best Mike

[@lexpdpatch]

Wonderful video as always.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Michael & Heather, thank you very much both, won't be long till I'm back out doing another video. Hope you had a super weekend, and here's wishing you a great week ahead Thank you again 🌳🌳🌳👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 All the very best Mike

[@TheCoopsvids]

Always a pleasure Mike loved the Owls making a racket lol. Hoping to do my first camp soon but living in Scotland I need to wait for it to cool down a bit and the lil basterds midges to die off lol. ATB mate Paul 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Paul, heheh yes the owls were really going for it that night. Great to hear mate, hey please let me know how you get on on your first solo. I've yet to encounter the midges, mozzy's were bad enough lol Glad you enjoyed watching Paul, means a lot to me...Thank you 👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Here's wishing you all the very best Mike

[@georgesalmon8113]

lovely video the woods natures hospital.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi George, thank you my friend it's much appreciated 🌳🌳👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Very true👍🏻 Thank you for watching and your kind words Here's wishing you a good day All the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@jerrodp9867]

1st time seeing a video of yours. Love the content and relaxing nature of your style. ATB from Virginia, USA.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Jerrod, thank you my friend...Its fantastic to hear you enjoyed watching the video's, It truly makes filming worthwhile. Here's wishing you a great weekend All the very best from the Black Country, England 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Take care Mike

[@Andyb2379]

Hi Michael. Great to see you out in the woods. Was wondering only the other day if you had managed to get out. Thank you for the sound advice about camping out solo. I haven’t helped myself over the years by watching & reading to much fiction if you get my drift. Very bad for ones imagination. Thanks for a super video & keep safe- Andy

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Andy, thank you my friend....I try to get one vid per month done, if I manage to do that then I'm a happy man 😁👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Heheh yes I must admit I'm a horror fan and it makes me chuckle to myself when I wake in the morning at camp and wonder if there's any Blair witchery gone on heheheh! 😁😉🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 But yeah in all fairness sometimes there are noises out there that I cannot put a picture to. Nothing in this country to worry about wildlife wise. Thank you for watching mate its really appreciated and its great to hear from you. Here's wishing you a super weekend All the very best Mike

[@razifmahathir2437]

Absolutely fantastic video 👌Introspective, informative and awesome camera work with a wonderful narrative. Looks like it wasn't only the owls that had a real hoot on this overnighter. Nice one Mike. ATB from Malaysia

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, hey thank you so very much🤗 what a lovely comment...Heheh oh yes those owls were directly above me in the oak tree, a pleasure to be out there. Thank you for watching and your kind words Razif, it's really appreciated 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 All the very best Mike

[@robertrobhog]

Nice video, some good advice there for newer campers cheers..

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Robert, thank you very much mate I'm glad you like the video and topic...Really appreciate you watching 🤗🌳🌳🌳 Take care Mike

[@SvettogGo]

Thanks for this great video! I have a german "Flecktarn" tent aswell but i mostly use it for wintercamping with a hotstove. Fantastic outro with the nature shots and the soothing music! :) Well wishes!

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you very much👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Using the German army pup tent as a ' hot tent' is a great idea👍🏻 I bet it does a fine job. Great to hear you enjoyed watching, and thank you again. All the very best Mike

[@wildtramper3132]

Brilliant as usual mike. Fantastic looking peaceful wood. I love the woods as I find them so calming & peaceful. I checked out a couple of my usual woods this week only to find them over run with wood ants & their nests.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi mate, thank you very much...Ah wood ants are amazing to watch and wow its amazing at just how big their nests can get. Hammock camping for you then? Thank you very much for watching it's really appreciated All the very best Mike

[@wildtramper3132]

Black Country Woodsman I’m a ground dweller mike & don’t have a hammock setup. I’m thinking of getting a setup now though.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@wildtramper3132 Cool mate, some of the best sleep I get on a wild camp is in a hammock. Hey please let me know you get on if you end up using a hammock. All the best mate Mike

[@tomritter493]

Great camp and yup ALWAYS RESPECT THE LANDOWNER ...it's a little apprehensive most times but that's the fun here in the us we got major predators to worry about but they don't really bother you humans have a natural fear of the dark

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Tom, thank you my friend.. Yes completely, if camps tidy and it shows your respecting the woodlands, then it can only be the best reaction you're going to get from whomever owns the land. Yes I agree, a natural fear of the dark that's greatly added to by the likes of horror movies and the media in general Thank you very much for watching its greatly appreciated Tom All the very best Mike

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great filming and chilling video. When I were a lad we played in the local woods, stream and fields. From the age of 5 I lived in a Woolworths A frame tent ⛺️ all summer long. Only using the toilet 🚽 in the house. Dad would bring me bacon 🥓 butties 🥪 n brown sauce for brekkie. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Michael, your younger years sound very much like mine😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 We are very privileged to have such wonderful memories. I especially like your dad bringing you bacon butties to the tent for brekky🥓🥪🥪🥓Awesome! I really appreciate you watching and your kind words Michael, thank you All the very best Mike

[@kentprepper6392]

Another down to earth, realistic vid, good stuff 👍🔥😊

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, ah thank you so much my friend🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳Glad you enjoyed watching, and thank you for giving me motivation to keep filming👍🏻 All the very best to you Mike

[@leep1410]

Excellent mike, brilliantly put together, camera work is excellent, feels like we are actually involved, great great chat, tagged your vid on FB who massively struggles with depression n anxiety caused through marriage breakup, been encouraging him for ages about getting out solo n getting away from it all, best channel for wild camping on KZbin, love your complete honesty about yourself and some of the struggles you face with you struggle with depression n anxiety, bang on mike all good, excellent vid, have a brill weekend Take care Lee

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Lee, aw mate hey how kind of you🤗🌳🌳🌳 your words are full of motivation for me to keep filming, thank you so much 👍🏻😊👍🏻 Thank you for tagging my video to a friend, so sorry to hear about his marriage break up. I'm sure your friend shall find the inner strength to get out there into the woods, even if it's just for an hour or two it's all so beneficial to our physical and mental well being. A good thing for your mate to do is get his kit organized in his pack and put it to one side ready, say just basic kit for a day in the woods- then for him to place this pack where it's frequently in sight. I find a pack that's sorted for a day out in the woods is like a flashing neon sign in the mind to get out there when there's some free time to hand. Plus there's the bonus of not having to sort through anything, basically just grab n go lol. Another trick that works is to leave a small pack ready kitted out in the car, that way it's a constant invite to ' get away' Thank you again Lee you're a lovely person Hope you had a Brill weekend yourself mate. Take care and all the very best to you Mike

[@paulrudd1063]

Nice poem to start off the video!

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you very much🤗 I thought I'd give writing a go and start to put a short poem at the start of my videos. Lovely to hear that you liked it, thank you again 🌳🌳👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Hope you're having a nice peaceful day Thank you for watching All the very best Mike

[@444chains]

Chicken & black bean wraps... Yum. But judging by your wrapping technique I bet you get through about 6 rolls of tape at Christmas time. 🎄😂

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

He there, heheh!😆👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 yup I've never been one for wrapping😉 just eating...Main thing is the contents didn't (surprisingly) fall all over my lap! 😂🌳🌳 Hey I dont gift wrap at Christmas 😎🌳🌳 Thank you for watching All the very best Mike

[@glynnoster1131]

Love your videos man! Watching is a wonderfully relaxing way to start my weekend this Saturday morning.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Glynn, ah thank you very much mate it's really appreciated 🤗🌳🌳🌳 Thank you for watching All the very best to you Glynn Mike

[@azmankassim7281]

My favourite video

[@justletmetravel]

Stopping by today to let you know we are still alive .... we have been MIA for a few months,,,,, and we will explain later but for now wanted to drop by and drop a like and let you know we really appreciate you staying subscribed while we were MIA----(missing in action) Until we can be forthcoming with the news we will be uploading some videos we took during our travels from last year.....of course it looks real time but in reality the videos will be from 2018 up until March 2019 which coincidentally is when we went offline...we will be trying to catch up on comments this month and we appreciate your patience as we go through ramping back up......Thank YOU!!!

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Take care and all the very best to you Mike

[@apollo12329]

Outstanding content from a really genuine person, great video keep it up

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, oh thank you so much! You've made my day...What a lovely thing to say🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳 Thank you very much for watching Hope you've had a great weekend All the very best Mike

[@Jimsoutdooradventures]

Hey Mike great video again as usual you've been a big part of me getting out and wild camping watching your videos has given me a push to get out and enjoying the woods I found a pine Forest close to home and went out with a friend of mine built a shelter and stayed the night great time had by all after watching this video first solo coming up thanks to you for the encouragement to do so time for some me time thanks again all the best from Canada

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Jim, ah my friend that is absolutely fantastic to hear! ....Wonderful to hear that you've gotten out there and even been shelter building too, simply marvellous it makes my filming worthwhile 🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳👍🏻and now you're going to do your 1st solo wild camp, ah mate I'm at a loss for words.....Fantastic! 😁⛺👍🏻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🕊🕊🕊🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Hey Jim please let me know how your solo goes, I know you'll enjoy it. I feel it truly takes wild camping to another level doing Solo's Thank you so much for watching, your comment gives endless motivation All the very best from the Black Country Mike

[@BushmanAOD]

Wow what timing!!! As you hit the backpack to the floor the scream of the raptor! now that's a special moment my northern buddy! I was just about to ask if it was clever editing but the bird screamed again a few sec's later ... Got some questions for ya, regarding your dutch and french tents (I just got the f2) whats your opinions on both and how they compare? of have you a viddy somewhere where you talk about it? Im slightly reluctant to get the dutchie one but im still tempted though! I've just been reading loads from people and some have second thoughts on them. Anyway, its great to catch your vid's from time to time ansd I dig your channel bro. Cheers from London Chris

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Chris, Heheh plenty of buzzards around here my friend, their population grows massively by the year. The Dutch and French army tents are so completely different, one being canvas and the other nylon. The Dutch army tent is a fantastic tent and if you can't get your hands on an updated version be sure to combine using with a tarp. Yeah the f2 is awesome, but I'd definitely recommend Seam sealing around from the inside of the tent. I'd say the dutch army is ideal all year round, especially come winter...and the f2 as you know I'd say its capable of winter use but I'd personally use it from late spring to late Autumn. Thank you very much Chris for watching and your kind words mean a lot to me 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 All the very best Mike

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cracking video Mike, do so love your ethos on being in the woods and its healing powers, I truly feel at home in the woods also, no other feeling like it, thank you once again for doing these videos mate, till next time, cheers craig...shinrin-Yoko

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Craig, Thank you my friend that really does mean a lot to me 🤗🌳🌳🌳 Yes mate just being out there is a remedy to body and most importantly the inner self. I know exactly how you feel my friend, like it's our real roots (because it is) and not an address in some concrete, brick and tarmac street. Thank you very much for watching Craig All the very best Mike

[@alexpage7292]

Three thousand views and only 216 likes? Well I’ve viewed and like this video. Really enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Alex, ah thank you my friend that's really kind...Hey the sun is actually shining here today, those woods are calling😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Thank you again Alex its really appreciated Here's wishing you all the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Wot a wonderous video did you see wot I did there lol na mate it was great awesome advice i there to mate really enjoyed it as always was a pleasure to watch thankyou for sharing it and plz dnt wait to long for the next journey back to this woodland Atb Paul

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Paul, heheh! Love it! Thank you mate I'm really pleased you like the video, you're a star⭐👍🏻 Ah thanks Paul, I'll get back out very soon Thank you very much for watching All the very best to you and family Mike

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Black Country Woodsman we’re have to get together for camp at some point mate

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@paulsoutdooradventures1790 Agreed! That'd be really cool Paul 😊👍🏻

[@anterjitsingh5559]

Hello my friend I new to see your videos awesome bro keep going love to see more from you God bless u take care xx..Anterjit Singh from UK

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Anterjit, ah thank you very much mate it's really appreciated👍🏻😊👍🏻⛺🌳🌳🌳 Thank you for watching, wishing you all the very best. God bless Mike

[@truff1999]

Another great video, really enjoy your thoughts on topics like anxiety, which we can all relate to. As a wild camper for almost 15 years I only did my first solo camp last year and the difference being on your own is frightening initially. Definitely something you need to keep getting back out and the horse and doing to get used to it. Anyway, wish you all the best once more and keep the wonderful content coming.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you very much indeed🤗 Its fantastic to hear you finally did a solo wild camp, and that's very true that you need to keep doing solo's to get used to it. You're so very kind, thank you so much..Your lovely comment keeps me motivated 🌳🌳🏕👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳 Here's wishing you a great weekend All the very best Mike

[@truff1999]

Black Country Woodsman thanks Mike, you have a lovely weekend too. We all enjoy your content so please keep making it for years to come. And if you’re ever near North Wales you’d be more than welcome to join me and my mate on one of our regular camps. Best wishes, Paul

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@truff1999 Hi Paul, thanks mate you're a star...I'd love to join you at some point thank you, I have fond memories from past hols in beautiful north Wales, Porthmadog being a favourite of ours. You and your friend are always welcome to come join me at camp over here in the Black Country Take care and thanks again Paul Mike

[@truff1999]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman we'll hold you to that Mike, that would be wonderful. Look to get something sorted in 2020 for sure. I've always wanted to create a KZbin channel from our adventures but feel like I don't have the confidence to put myself 'out there' as it where. Catch up with you soon.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@truff1999 Yes mate we'll arrange something for next year, no problem... All I can say about you filming is ' just do it' for each time you film yourself it'll get that little bit easier. Take care

[@meganandameliasargent9521]

Hello what a fantastic video again, I really look forward to sitting down and watching your latest trip out and your different set ups and equipment that you use great set up nice and chilled even my two kids watch with me now Good words spoken I can totally understand where you are coming from , getting out in my local forest really helps me deal with the pressures in life totally chills the mind for another week of being in the rat race Also thanks for taking the time to reply to my question i asked you last time about paracord I have since bought some and have found it really good to use Thanks Richard

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Richard, Aw thank you what a lovely comment my friend, I really appreciate you and your kids watching...Really is great to hear that you all watch mate, wow it truly motivates me to keep filming ...Thank you 🌳🌳😊👍🏻🌳🌳 It's also great to hear you are of the same thoughts, and get out into the woods to escape the madness and reset the mind for another week, fantastic to hear👍🏻🌳🌳 Hey my pleasure to help with the paracord, no point in buying cheap stuff as it just ages so quickly with use. Last thing you want is a ridgeline snapping on you. The stuff you have wont let you down, I have some that's around ten years old and still as strong as when I first had it. Thank you for asking for my advice my friend 🌳🌳🌳🤗🌳🌳🌳 Here's wishing you and your kids all the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@danthomas9334]

New subscriber ,what a nice man you are ,great vid 👍

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Dan, hey thank you, and thank you also for the sub my friend its really appreciated 🤗🌳🌳🌳 You're a nice man too, such a lovely comment Thank you for watching, and here's wishing you all the very best Dan. 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@cerealkiller4248]

German Flectarn is one of my favourite camo patterns along with Woodland camo, which I believe is American. Another very enjoyable video.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you 🤗🌳🌳🌳Ah yes the woodland camo is a damn good pattern👍🏻 personally I've never been a fan of mtp, some love it but I've never found it does a decent job and there's far better out there. Thank you very much for watching All the very best Mike

[@simonhawker9277]

you are the bob ross of camping dude very cool

[@lloydgarland4667]

Brilliant upload as usual Mike, and as always, excellent photography. It's no wonder all the cares of the world fade away when you're out in the wild, if you consider that we're still basically cave men and the great outdoors is technically our natural environment. Great to see you again, just before the great British weather puts the dampners on things! Mate, I wish you had an email address or that the messages part of YT worked - alas, I guess my opinions on your anxiety thoughts will have remain with me, as they are a little personal to put on a public forum. You sir are a very brave man for airing this very personal (to you) subject. Cheers Mike, live long and prosper!

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Lloyd, hey thank you! 🤗 You're right mate we are all cave men and women, problem is we as a species are being torn away from our natural ways, and redesigned to be part of the money making machine. Ah yes my friend blink and the leaves shall be falling like tear drops... Autumn is such a sad and beautiful time of year, all part of the never ending circle of nature...Nothing dies forever.🕊🌳🌳🌳🌳 [e-mail] is my email mate, only thing is I'm useless at checking (remembering) my emails lol. I'd love to hear your opinions, and I thank you for wanting to share them with me...I'm on Facebook Michael J Cartwright that's probably the better option. Thank you, I'm not brave...I just have nothing to hide or fear, that's another massive problem of today ' living in fear... You sir are wonderful and your comments are always heart felt, so I thank you so much for being you...A diamond All the very best Mike

[@fasttongue1082]

man ive just eaten my tea now ur wraps made me hungry again bro

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Lee, heheheh! Hey nothing wrong with a good appetite my friend, tbh I could scoff a couple of em now myself 😆👍🏻 Thank you very much for watching Lee 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 All the very best Mike

[@fasttongue1082]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman ur welcome bro

[@walessas7094]

Nice one

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

He there mate, thank you very much for watching 😊👍🏻 All the very best Mike

[@CottonBud]

Smashing camp and vid again Mike. Really feel your pain at the thought of the 'pack up' - always reminds me of the 'sunday night bath' as a kid : a sign that fun is over and 'school' is looming again. Also, great to see someone else nicking urine specimin vials from the clinic for their condiments 😂. I always take a lot from your generosity in sharing your camping techniques and kit choices, and this time I'm deffo nicking that recipe... take care mate, Rich.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi mate, thank you that's very kind🤗 Urgh yes its gut wrenching isn't it, to leave camp. Oh yes that sinking feeling from our school days! Heheheh! Hey I still get that feel for work also...Complete and utter dread💩 😂👍🏻 Ah yes the specimen tubes are superb aren't they, I just make sure that non have ever been used for the intended purpose! 😂 Ah thanks Rich, that's what it's there for...All to share, all ideas have been done before at some time or another..Same goes for many things in life.... Hey thank you very much for watching All the very best to you Mike

[@mariasalazar7576]

Hello my friend ! I'm so happy to see you out camping....i was wondering why i hadn't see any new upload ..then i saw and heard them !!!!!! 😳 Mosquitos!! ...now let me tell you HEAT and HUMIDITY and MOSQUITOS ..no no no no NOT my cup of tea 😂😂😂😂.. I'M SO READY FOR WINTER ...😂😂😂 then i saw u didn't have a tent 😳 I WAS LIKE oh no !! His gonna be eating alive plus snakes spiders 🕷 and creepy crawlers ..but then i saw you really had it under control ...my question is what time does the sun go down cuz u said it was 10pm and it was still so bright ...well my friend thank u for such an awesome video and sharing about anxiety cuz i do suffer it myself so i do understand everything you were saying ..its very real and it paralyze you from doing amazing thing the world that has so much to offer and camping is something i love very much ..take care god bless till next time my friend ...cant wait for winter camping

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Maria, Thank you very much 🤗🌳🌳🌳 Oh yes the mozzy's were out and about on this camp, I'm pretty good with bites and I made sure I applied repellant every 4 hours. I should use the treatment more but I only itch for a few days after being bitten. Hey I'm like you my friend, Autumn and winter are far more pleasant than summer to camp in- but then again all seasons are so very beautiful in their own ways. Yeah it's around that time it starts getting dark here Maria I do believe it was approximately 9pm and I was an hour out or so on the vid. Hey I'm so sorry to hear that you also suffer from anxiety, I find pushing myself out of my comfort zone can be super stressful, but it can also help deal with anxiety, only if I continue to push myself into the same situation though. Do you do this Maria, if not I strongly recommend trying it, I find it greatly reduces my anxiety. Lovely to hear from you, and thank you for watching as it really is appreciated All the very best Mike

[@BushmanAOD]

Himalayan Balsam, cool! the second good hammock camp I had a few months back I went on had loads around the site, I've never seen it before so was wondering what it was! thanks for the info I'm quite a keen forager and feel we should all learn the land a lot better, the camping and getting out is great but the interaction with the land makes it much better, you are a real woodsman in my opinion, along the likes of MCQ Bushcraft and Ray Mears. Cheers again Chris

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Chris, ah cool mate...Yeah the balsam usually thrives on damp land, next to riverbanks etc, not bad flavour to the flowers as long as you have plenty. Ah my mate that's lovely of you to say, you really are a diamond🤗🌳🌳🌳 I'm just a guy that loves to wild camp amongst the beauty of nature, im not really the sort to start carving spoons and hunt Not that there's anything wrong in doing so... I'm all about relaxing and clearing my head of all the rubbish that the rat race brings. Awesome of you to watch my video's, I really appreciate your words Chris, Thanks again All the very best 🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳 Mike

[@philclark6250]

All good in the wood Mike,you always pick a great spot for a camp and the food you cook looks brilliant,I don't know if it's just me but I have to sleep left to right where as looking at you from my perspective you sleep right to left or in other words on my right side facing a central Focal point,sounds weird I know but that's why I couldn't have a Dutch army hooped bivvi,I've only ever seen the zips on the wrong side for me,strange I know but that's how it is for some reason,hope your well, looking forward to your next upload 👍😁🏕️

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Phil, thank you very much mate you're very kind. I don't really have a side that I sleep on as I toss and turn in my sleep, so the zip side on the bivi doesn't really matter. I know what you mean though mate, and it's a shame it doesn't zip on both sides. Thank you for watching Phil, always great to hear from you Take care and all the very best Mike

[@tobygirvan6334]

nice camp.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Toni, thank you......Hey hows your dad doing? It's been awhile since we spoke, hope all's ok Thanks again and its lovely to hear from you 🤗 All the very best Mike

[@tobygirvan6334]

@@BlackCountryWoodsman they moved him last Monday out of critical care to the Neuro ward and most of the things he was wired up to has gone.I saw him on Thursday but he was asleep but he looked really well and had restless legs and that's the first time in 2 months I've seen his legs move....

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@tobygirvan6334 Hey now that's fantastic news Toni, great to hear your dads on the mend 👍🏻😊👍🏻 Have a lovely weekend

[@lenordchristopher6447]

Hope you are well mate

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hey, hi Lenord I'm doing ok thanks mate, just surfing the ups and downs of life 🤣 Hope you're doing well my friend and life is kind to you. Mike 🤘🏻😁🤘🏻

[@williamwright82164]

That is the advantage of living in the United States, there is plenty of public land. To camp in National Forrest land you can cap 1 week a year then you have to move to another forrest. On Bureau of Land Management land you have 2 weeks then you have to move 350 miles (563.27 Km), and that can be indefinitely.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi William, hey I'd love to visit the United States at some point in my life....So many beautiful places I'd love to see over there my friend. Yeah over here it's very hard to find places that wild camping is allowed, but then again I've got used to finding locations where I'm very unlikely to be found. As you know, the main thing is that wherever I camp it's always left as though I'd never been there. Thank you for watching and your comment All the very best to you William Mike

[@eleveneleven572]

The key things to avoid are leaving a car in a lonely spot as it invites theft, vandalism and telegraphs you may be in the woods. Pub car park, lighted village road are best bets. I used Chaddesley village (you'll know where that is 😁). Most people are petrified of deep, dark, woodland so you are pretty sure to be undisturbed. A friend camped in the woods for 18 months after his divorce and had no disturbance. Also avoid places notorious for raves and dogging.......unless 😎 😂

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Well done Owr Kid, Bostin Fittle again, Bostin setting and you said 'NOGGIN' - does anyone know what that means outside of the Black Country? ATVB from Bulgaria.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Worrow mucka, hey good to hear from you our mon! 👍🏻😆👍🏻 I doubt it very much! Heheheh me NOGGIN ay wot it used ta be ☺️🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Hope all's good on the farm mate, thank you very much for watching All the very best from the Black Country Mike

[@azmankassim7281]

Nice place and good video i feel i want to joint you

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, aw thank you...Hey you would have been most welcome at camp, plenty of food and drink to go round. Thank you for watching and all your lovely comments All the very best Mike

[@ockerdom]

awesome little camp - diced chicken ? that was more like 4 breasts cut into quarters ' looked tasty

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi there, thank you so much my friend...Heheh yes it wasn't very largely diced pieces of chicken wasnt it 😁 Oh yes it was lovely thanks, then again most things cooked outdoors tastes so much better 👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳🌳 Thank you very much for watching its really appreciated Take care and all the very best Mike

[@paulcarr4005]

hi ive just started following u I watch cimbrer. but im going to follow u as well

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Paul, hey thank you very much mate I really appreciate it👍 Cimbrer, I follow him also a cool channel, I'll follow you back my friend Thank you for watching All the very best Mike

[@ronniepostma7616]

Mike, what size t-shirt do you take?

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

Hi Ronnie, thank you very much for watching I appreciate it massively mate. I take an XL may I ask you why you ask? Thanks again mate Take care Mike

[@ronniepostma7616]

Black Country Woodsman Got a thing coming up next week, will get you a t-shirt, ofcourse.

[@BlackCountryWoodsman]

@@ronniepostma7616 How thoughtful thank you, that's really very kind Ronnie! What a lovely thing to do👍🏻😊👍🏻🌳🌳

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Black Country Woodsman don’t mention it. Will need an adress to send it to, though..:)

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Hi Mate, of course....Are you on Facebook Ronnie?

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great stuff were r u in the uk im from kent.

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Hi Paul, thanks mate glad you enjoyed watching..... Cool, I'm in between Stourbridge and Wolverhampton All the best to you Paul 🌳🌳🌳🌳🕊🌳🌳🌳🌳 Mike

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@@BlackCountryWoodsman all the best to u sir

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Iron Monkey!