Forest Wild Camp Bike-packing Adventure. Hammock and Tarp. Liver and Onions. Honey/Hive Stove.

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2021
  • In this video, I head off to the woods on my bike on a bike-packing mini adventure.Having found a nice spot amongst the pines, I set up my tarp and hammock and begin to get things ready for an enjoyable evening of good food and the relaxing rhythm of the forest.
    Liver and onions is on the menu, washed down with a superb beer - before settling down to a comfortable night’s sleep, swinging in the light summer breeze.
    I hope you enjoy the video.
    Thanks for watching!
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    Black Bikes, Sheringham
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    TJM Metalworks
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    Honey Stove
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    PCF Hot sauce
    www.perkoschilefarm.store
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Komentáře • 650

  • @robbygreene2
    @robbygreene2 Před 3 lety +15

    No matter what type of trip you take, if you film it, I will watch. Your camera work is advanced, your voice calming, and your content is always educational. Thank you for creating, I'll be watching. Cheers!

  • @kevinhawkswood3486
    @kevinhawkswood3486 Před 3 lety +68

    You shouldn't have to explain your self Simon . We as family men appreciate how difficult it is to do the things you love ! I always smile when your notifications pop up . Absolutely great 👌 thank you !!

  • @djwnakata9406
    @djwnakata9406 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Magic, thankyou Simon for all you do, always a pleasure.

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A great looking meal. My wife and I haven't had liver and onion for a long time. I've a mind to remedy that very soon.

  • @darrenspeed6854
    @darrenspeed6854 Před 3 lety +1

    Another cracking video Simon. The perfect night we all strive for. 👍🙏👏👏👏

  • @janetbrugnoli4157
    @janetbrugnoli4157 Před 3 lety +30

    One of my favourite meals my
    mum made when we were kids, liver, onions, sausages, bacon,garden peas mash and gravy, scrumdidliumtious.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  Před 3 lety +2

      Yum!!! 😋

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 Před 3 lety +1

      I've never had lamb liver and I mean to look into it now. I've had beef and pork liver. Don't care for the pork. Really looked tasty to me!
      I'd also like to try the Knorr stock pots.

    • @kevincorby435
      @kevincorby435 Před 3 lety

      I am the only one who eats liver and bacon in my family. I will have to try your one pan cook.

    • @janetbrugnoli4157
      @janetbrugnoli4157 Před 3 lety

      @@maryblaylock6545 my mum always did lambs liver, I think she preferred it, but I discovered years after leaving home I preferred beef liver. It’s all good, I love my bistro gravy too… yum. I miss my mums cooking, she was a great cook.

  • @CampingwithSamBananas
    @CampingwithSamBananas Před 3 lety +43

    Simon, its awesome that you've been doing CZcams this long and you never run out of ideas for fresh content. I'll have to try bikepacking one of these days. Cheers bud!

  • @paulaallen3674
    @paulaallen3674 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Glad to know about the notification anomalies - I used to think they were fairly foolproof but have discovered it isn't so!

  • @jgstevens5169
    @jgstevens5169 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you Simon, appreciate your hard work. You're a genuine person, good father. Plus honest & forthright. Thank you again.

  • @johnhempsall4644
    @johnhempsall4644 Před 3 lety +29

    You could carry a bladder pack when your on your bike also good for canoe trips every thing.👍🍻

    • @Stoney_AKA_James
      @Stoney_AKA_James Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed! I carry a CamelBak Mil-Spec Crux Hydration Pack

    • @bencordery9892
      @bencordery9892 Před 3 lety +2

      I came to the comment section to say the same thing

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  Před 3 lety +2

      I have a camelback, great way to carry extra water, I just hate having anything on my back when biking 👍

  • @timohammond
    @timohammond Před 3 lety +1

    Nice one Simon, will be pushing the reset button tomorrow ATB

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hornworm your phone is great quality for filling bruv
    So if you ever want to go super light you know you can just use that :)
    Thanks for alllll the work you do for us
    Love ya mate

  • @rushyahr7423
    @rushyahr7423 Před rokem

    I really like these videos, makes me want to go camping like I use to when I was younger. I used to just find a good place by myself and go fishing, have a few beers, a good meal, great times.

  • @WarrenKimpel
    @WarrenKimpel Před dnem

    another nice video THANKS ; no hot sauce

  • @biblebeliever4570
    @biblebeliever4570 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you so much Simon for the outing. I live through you. If it werent for your videos id go stir crazy. I didnt even get to retire as a coast to coast truck driver. My health brought me down so i have not even attempted going camping. Its been 2 years since i got to kayak also, even longer to canoe. God bless you Simon and keep them coming youve got an old fan base that keeps on watching, and seeing your sub grow dramatically soon youll have 150k.

  • @martystacey4429
    @martystacey4429 Před 3 lety

    Early morning in the woods🙏Spectacular👌😉

  • @grumpyauldman
    @grumpyauldman Před 3 lety +30

    I'm quite impressed at how well equipped you were considering the lack of carrying capacity. I guess you just gotta make sure not to take stuff you don't need.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  Před 3 lety +8

      That’s the key mate - take the bare essentials and if items can have multiple uses, even better (but allow room for a couple of luxuries!) 😁

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 Před 3 lety +3

      @@simonablokeinthewoods Such as a very nice beer!

  • @CherryBlossomHill
    @CherryBlossomHill Před 3 lety +2

    Gorgeous Simon! We haven’t forgotten you! Much appreciated on a day like today! You bring so much joy to the world!

  • @mikelafferty5253
    @mikelafferty5253 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed the vid, looks like something I wanna try!!

  • @annestaffiere5387
    @annestaffiere5387 Před 3 lety

    That was really lovely and peaceful. Thanks Simon

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338 Před rokem

    Love ya man
    I’d watch you jjst sit at home cleaning your camp gear . For I feel like I’m chillin with the best dad ever

  • @rob-in-peru
    @rob-in-peru Před 3 lety

    Superb. The morning shots were beautiful plus the bird song.

  • @KentSurvival
    @KentSurvival Před 3 lety +34

    simon, a bloke with offal in the woods ! I nearly had a heart attack when you said 'better than o'boy!

    • @biblebeliever4570
      @biblebeliever4570 Před 3 lety +2

      No joking i cant believe there is anything better for Simon. In the states most i get is SwissMiss.

  • @ameno21
    @ameno21 Před 3 lety +1

    Newer clicked that bell and I see all the videos.

  • @BeeKay4444
    @BeeKay4444 Před rokem +2

    Super enjoyed this one. So tranquil and relaxing. I use nature as a mental health reset as well. Being stuck in the middle of a cold snap in Northern Canada means not getting out just now. Your content is the next best thing for me. Cheers Simon!

  • @Seamus3051
    @Seamus3051 Před 3 lety

    Many thanks Simon. Always find your videos instructive & enjoyable, Stay well & safe. Cheers.

  • @steveqhanson6835
    @steveqhanson6835 Před 3 lety

    Always a pleasure Simon. Well done

  • @MA-uu3sb
    @MA-uu3sb Před 2 lety

    I love liver and onions and mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes. Yum

  • @paulaboyland2946
    @paulaboyland2946 Před 3 lety

    Hi Simon, enjoyed, your video, thankyou 😊💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 xxxxx

  • @markcummings6856
    @markcummings6856 Před 3 lety

    Such a peaceful video. Thanks Simon.

  • @YDdraigBach
    @YDdraigBach Před 3 lety

    Ooh, I do like a nice bit of liver & onions!

  • @GaryLHedrickJr.-kl3mb
    @GaryLHedrickJr.-kl3mb Před 6 měsíci

    A very good job Simon,I will try your liver and onions.Thanks to you and yours. GARY FROM Ohio.

  • @davemeduna700
    @davemeduna700 Před 2 lety

    I grew up with mom making beef liver and onions all the time. Now when I go and visit my dad he always has me make it, except now it's buffalo because he knows a guy that raises them. Take care

  • @KimberlyGreen
    @KimberlyGreen Před 3 lety +5

    Primeval. That's the word that comes to mind for this one. Some of the shots of you cooking over the fire, the bird sounds, the morning sunlight through the trees. Could have been yesterday, or a million years ago.

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  Před 3 lety +2

      That forest did have that feel about it - tall pines and ferns - love it! 😁
      Thanks Kimberly

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 Před rokem

    Such a lovely country vibe ! Lol !

  • @kat4770
    @kat4770 Před 3 lety

    So good to watch one of your videos again. I fell victim to not being notified, so I appreciate your message on that. Wishing you well from Washington State, US.

  • @timypp2894
    @timypp2894 Před 3 lety

    The first video pour moi was Simon going biking into a wood.
    Yay another bike camping adventure..
    Keep up the good work

  • @cathyjay2569
    @cathyjay2569 Před 3 lety +4

    I just love watching and listening to you on your outings, no matter what you do. When I get that notification I literally stop what I’m doing and go watch! Liver and onions is also one of my favs. I’m an old granny in Tennessee. Thank you!!

  • @carltonbirds
    @carltonbirds Před rokem

    I like Liver and Onions, especially with creamy mash. 👍

  • @sheliadeshotel1110
    @sheliadeshotel1110 Před 3 lety

    Better than oh boy? Can we believe it? Wow!

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 Před rokem

    Learning so many skills from you for camping hols .. Thank you Simon

  • @IslandBoy-808
    @IslandBoy-808 Před 3 lety

    I have to admit. You certainly know how to make liver and onions look delicious..👍

  • @markstanford2300
    @markstanford2300 Před 3 lety

    Hi Simon, great video, liver, bacon onions food of champions. Thanks for the relaxing adventure. Take care. 😉

  • @wandamanley7401
    @wandamanley7401 Před rokem

    great camp you have alot of great ideas and very good quality gear. the liver and onions looked good and glad you enjoy showing us how to chill.

  • @mikstrixful
    @mikstrixful Před 3 lety

    Cant beat triple hazy!!! Absolutely love your videos dude.

  • @miked7666
    @miked7666 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for making my day. Looks delicious.

  • @Glyn69
    @Glyn69 Před 8 měsíci

    That tarps brilliant , great video again really interesting, lambs liver lovely

  • @Forestman-BenO
    @Forestman-BenO Před 3 lety

    very nice movie the best place to be out in the woods

  • @sheilamcgugan8249
    @sheilamcgugan8249 Před 3 lety +5

    Haven't commented on your videos before.
    Just like to say that it was fantastic , you cought the atmosphere just right.
    You seem to be one of life's genuine good guys.
    Well done and thanks for the escape.
    Brian.

    • @stephencritchley9355
      @stephencritchley9355 Před 3 lety +1

      Love your stuff - & attention to detail.
      But isn't it a bummer when your car breaks down & you have to take a bike!! Lol. Keep it up bloke!

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Brian!

  • @SeymourAss54
    @SeymourAss54 Před rokem

    Another awesome video! Love the morning wake up shots they were very cool and immersive.

  • @Alan-ur9jo
    @Alan-ur9jo Před 3 lety +5

    You're right about being good for your mental health, I only watched the video and I feel better already. Imagine how great I'd feel if I actually went out there and did it.

  • @kccox3446
    @kccox3446 Před 3 lety +1

    👋👋👋 Simon , as always awesome! Doesn't matter Simon how you get us out there be it walk, wheels, boat, you help us to long for our journeys with you. Thank You for all you go through to take us there !!!! stay safe👋 see yeah next Journey 👋

  • @nevaalderman4478
    @nevaalderman4478 Před 2 lety

    Liver and onions and mushrooms are my favorite! I love chicken livers!

  • @roaming-aus
    @roaming-aus Před 3 lety

    A little idea to save water is to turn your frypan upside down over the fire and burn off the remnants.
    Another great vid.
    Thanks Simon

  • @canoecycle7005
    @canoecycle7005 Před 2 lety

    Good video liver onions and mushrooms are my favourite I don't know how I missed this video .excellent bike packing love it .I got used to seeing you in the water 💧

  • @ianscott3762
    @ianscott3762 Před 3 lety

    All that hot sauce? You’re in beast mode mate. Great video Simon, thanks for sharing.

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 Před rokem

    Love the sound of the cuckoo in the background

  • @scottjohnson4711
    @scottjohnson4711 Před 3 lety

    Thank you great video and the woods give you that reset you need.

  • @saskhiker3935
    @saskhiker3935 Před 3 lety

    Your an inspiration and give me so many ideas about backcountry cooking! Love your channel!

  • @MrDwrench1
    @MrDwrench1 Před 3 lety

    Liver and onions is also a favorite of mine. Thanks for the video

  • @jeffk2481
    @jeffk2481 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful morning shots!

  • @gazanon8162
    @gazanon8162 Před 3 lety

    Another great video Simon a pleasure to watch thank you take care mate

  • @stst9185
    @stst9185 Před 3 lety

    You never seize to amaze me!!!!!

  • @DonHavjuan
    @DonHavjuan Před 3 lety

    Throwing sparks towards your nylon stove bag. Nice.

  • @andyshollow6480
    @andyshollow6480 Před 3 lety

    I love liver n onions and nice choice of beer too

  • @braikka
    @braikka Před 3 lety +2

    Love the sound of the English forest in the morning. Makes me feel homesick.

  • @anneperry9014
    @anneperry9014 Před rokem

    Soyum. Love liver and onions!😋

  • @johnfloyd4166
    @johnfloyd4166 Před 6 měsíci

    Liver onions yum yum 😊

  • @paultwood5170
    @paultwood5170 Před 3 lety

    Cant beat liver n onions ,,great meal

  • @madmike5550
    @madmike5550 Před 3 lety +4

    Love Liver and Onions! My grandmother made them for me many years ago and I still crave them occasionally. You should make a bike sidecar for Maggie, or put her in your bike trailer...LOL! Another great video.

  • @trenaallen1613
    @trenaallen1613 Před 3 lety

    Hi Simon I don't think anybidy thinks anything am happy when vids are up, everyone has families and work to do, love your vids

  • @alialmahanawi8409
    @alialmahanawi8409 Před 3 lety

    Very fantastic as always thanks Simon 🙏

  • @thomasnoteboom1531
    @thomasnoteboom1531 Před 2 lety

    It's to bad you couldn't stay and enjoy the morning a little more, sometimes it seams we rush to much these days, always learn something new, keep going. TSN

  • @Mat-kr1nf
    @Mat-kr1nf Před 3 lety +1

    I’d like to see more people preheat their frying pan BEFORE putting the oil in it. It is so better to do it that way. Professional chefs do it that way, the oil has less time to degrade and also, especially with cast iron and steel pans, it does a mini “season” as the oil hits the hot metal. Aside from that 🧐 great video!😁. Very partial to liver and onions myself, I like to use a few good slops of Stout in mine, with a little sugar to compensate the bitterness, I also caramelise my onions. Everybody has their own twist on a classic of British cuisine.😁
    Very interested to see your carrying method on your bike, I’ve just got a hybrid bike that I want to start cycle camping on. I have some excellent NVA (East German army) backpacks that I us as haversacks (shoulder bags), but they also make really good panniers as well, there are two types, both are waterproof, but one sort also has a roll top waterproof liner to totally seal it against water ingress. They also look pretty cool with their strichtarn camo pattern!😁.
    What size is your Blackburn Outpost Frame Bag? As far as I can tell, you can’t fit the water carrier where you have yours, with the large size frame bag, which is a shame, as the water carrier looks pretty damned good for larger canteens or sleeping mats etc.
    Update: Just bought the Blackburn Outpost Frame bag in large size, think yours must be a smaller one, mine takes up all the space up, also bought the Blackburn extra big water carrier, going to fit it on my front fork, might get another though, to fit under the bottom frame like yours. Found some Ortlieb City Rollback panniers for £90 for a pair, 40 litre capacity, total. They’re quite a bit bigger than my NVA backpack ones, thinking to get them, then maybe hang my sleeping bag and sleeping mat off the handlebars instead of a handlebar bag, that should give me a similar capacity to my LK35, which is my usual backpack for overnighters. Happy days are a coming!😁

  • @TheRealSteveEllis
    @TheRealSteveEllis Před 3 lety

    Giggled at the shot of the old skool suspension forks

  • @briancunningham9857
    @briancunningham9857 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the way you make your videos, Simon. When I watch you cooking. It's almost like I'm sat there with you.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @OldBlindDougArtist
    @OldBlindDougArtist Před 3 lety

    Good video great to see someone using a bike and hammock. 😁

  • @gavincutler8889
    @gavincutler8889 Před 3 lety

    Good to see old Kona bikes still in action - have a 1997 Cinder Cone parked in my hallway, still going strong

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  Před 3 lety

      Built to last! I’m on my third frame thanks to that superb lifetime warranty 😁👍

  • @mmm144
    @mmm144 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for all the work ... lot of work.

  • @srspower
    @srspower Před rokem

    I quite like liver and onion with mashed potato and baked beans. For me it's comfort food, and it's incredibly good for you.

  • @pembling1
    @pembling1 Před 2 lety

    Got to be said Simon, that dinner looked bloody marvelous. Nice one mate.

  • @gabijones2445
    @gabijones2445 Před 3 lety +1

    super peaceful, thanks Simon. I have never seen anyone go camping and eat liver and onions, and I have never ever seen anyone eat liver and onions with gravy in a tortilla... you definitely think outside the box. Stay well

  • @chriswild2458
    @chriswild2458 Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed that Simon
    Gave me a little mental re set even though work is keeping me from the outdoors at present
    Thanks

  • @stewartsetter3921
    @stewartsetter3921 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video, food looked amazing and what a cracking spot. 👌

  • @morrisyarnell6083
    @morrisyarnell6083 Před rokem

    I thank you for taking me along to the woodland, beautiful place. Cold and snowy here in US in Colorado. Great video.

  • @ashleycoups3922
    @ashleycoups3922 Před 3 lety

    lovely feel good video simon - totally on my wavelength - thank you.

  • @tonystrange7224
    @tonystrange7224 Před 3 lety +5

    At last a proper backpacking camp so missed these Simon. Great that they are back. Normality is returning.

  • @juliapernicka2698
    @juliapernicka2698 Před 3 lety

    It’s amazing how much you can pack on that bike.
    While your liver and onions looked good, they are not my cup of tea. I grew up we had them at least once a month, with mashed potatoes, and canned spinach with onions, chopped hard boiled eggs, and vinegar. It was always the same every month for years and years. I won’t eat it now.

  • @andrewrigney5464
    @andrewrigney5464 Před 2 lety

    Love the hammock setup and that stove.

  • @juliequam6208
    @juliequam6208 Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed the video and the music. Thanks so much. (The liver & onions looked good. It’s one of my favorite meals, and haven’t had it for a long time.)

  • @pamharvill621
    @pamharvill621 Před 3 lety

    Omg Simon I love liver and onions!! Wish I could have been there with you 😊👍🍻

  • @philshepherd90
    @philshepherd90 Před 3 lety

    Love that honey stove.

  • @lawrencemartin1113
    @lawrencemartin1113 Před 3 lety

    Excellent. 'Forest Bathing' great for the mind and body. I cannot wait until term ends and I can get my next fix!

  • @benjamintrivett3675
    @benjamintrivett3675 Před 3 lety

    Enjoy your family and send videos when you can. I have enjoyed every video thats been posted.
    Watching from across the pond.

  • @patrioticwildcamper7682

    You always get the best gravy of liver great video as always buddy

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful camp!👍🌲🔥🇨🇦

  • @krbushcraftaustralia5976

    Thanks heaps Andy, your video make me want to strive harder. Keep em coming mate. From downunder ❤️🤘🏻🍺

  • @paulrichmond3348
    @paulrichmond3348 Před 3 lety

    Those spuds in a pouch are brilliant, tin o beans in with 'em :)

  • @simonrashid3033
    @simonrashid3033 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic photography.

  • @ianharrop6580
    @ianharrop6580 Před 2 lety

    Love liver and onions. And great video