As an ex Otley lad i Loved Thruscross reservoir. Used to go walking around there all the time with me dad when he was alive. Great fond memories seeing all this again.
I have got rid of my waterproof jacket and started using my poncho I like that it covers me better I have modified my poncho to stop it flapping in the wind The one I have dose have a waist pull as it's a British army surplus poncho
I'd die of claustrophobia if I had to sleep in a bivvie! I do enjoy your videos - it's like going on a camping trip with an old Yorkshire friend. Thanks for sharing.
Listening along as always and then a short but surprising set of pipes there. Could be a few more hidden talents we have yet to see. Another lovely day. Sending happy vibes from your world audience - west oz
It's funny you said about feeling closed in, when living in big cities and towns. My mum was from Yorkshire and she always said that's how the Yorkshire countryside there made her feel, closed in, and she then moved to Norfolk where she lived from the age of 26 to 81 (never lost her Yorkshire accent). Bet you're surprised about that. Can't believe you feel closed in by the moors and hills of Yorkshire.
belated birthday greetings Al. Another fantastic slice of enjoying all nature has to offer. Always a pleasure watching you get out and about. Much respect🙏- Kenny
I really don’t ‘get’ bivi bags. My tent weighs less and is just as quick to set up and take down whilst giving a heap more space. If trying to be low profile then I’ld rather use a tarp, again can be lighter weight and more practical.
Belated birthday greetings Allen. Really enjoyed the video, not sure I’d like the bivvy idea. Currently cycling the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam, mixture of camping and hotels. Got great inspiration from yourself to do it. Many thanks 🚴🇮🇪
I've been out hiking lately and have conquered both Meolwyn Mawr and Moel Ddu in the last 2 weeks. But I've not had a wild camp in over a year and I'm itching for one! I'm hoping to scratch that itch next week! Keep the brilliant inspiring videos coming Al!
Thanks again Al, we love sharing this time with you and feel you're talking only to me and Susie. Your videos reflect your own personal journey through life and we see a great deal of this in your positive ideas about life and enjoying nafure. We are demanding though and now look forward very much to your next adventures. Peter & Sue in the Bega Valley, NSW - known as the Sapphire Coast..
Happy birthday Al, drone footage was bang on.. proper got the hang of editing.. some great shots of the dam wall .. can’t wait for some more mountain adventures. You’re an inspiration pal .. keep going and sharing the journey
If you want a breathable waterproof bivy, nothing beats the Tennier Industries US MILSPEC bivy. Three layer Assault Fabric. The best! The competition doesn't even come close.
Have you checked out the Australian Alton Bivy, made using a breathable fabric and designed with space to keep your kit inside at the head. Not cheap but really well made. Thanks for a great video, but missed the dog !
Thanks for a great video. Do to health issues, I am unable to do these wonderful things myself. I do enjoy seeing such beautiful places. By the way, Happy belated Birthday!
Happy belated birthday ❤ The reservoir looked beautiful, we often visit one nearby us ‘Cod Beck’ at Osmotherley, think you and the ‘Beautiful Blue’ would love it too, plenty of places to camp/hide! ❤
Hello Allen and of course beautiful BLUE 🐕💙 That was a COOL shot of the DRONE returning to you on the bridge.❤. It sure is a beautiful place you're living in over there.. would really love to get back over there 😥 Always enjoy your relaxing videos ❤ Catch you and sweet BLUE 🐕 💙 on the next one Sir Allen ❤
Bivvy bag (not a hooped one)with net and a very small tarp is better, it allows cooking and shields rucksack and boots. Needs one offset pole or stick.
This was a Great Upload, Testing different kit in different scenarios is what it's about. Yes you could have taken an 8 Man Tent with Loads of room, But you didnt... Maybe next time.
Nice one Al - no Sunday is complete without a BM&B video. Good to see you remembered the teabags on the trip this time - you had me worried last week! Hope you had a happy birthday.
I have a similar bivy product, which I used for testing the oxygen concentration while it was fully closed. After only 20 minutes oxygen was down to 14 Vol.-%, in other words such a beavy can be a death trap, thats why there should be a warning label at the inside of these bivies to never close them completely, I guess yours also has this label. Now if a bivy is contructed in a way that you cant have any vent open when it is raining, I would call that a bad design, to put it mildly. The other problem is, when it is raining you wont prepare a dinner, you cant get in without wetting the inside, when you are in you cant change your wet clothes, you cant even go outside for a pee without further wetting everything.
Bivi's are to scary for me ! , A pal was bashed into by a Deer , another was almost crushed under hose hooves ! , 😂 and I like to be able to sit up in my tent / tarp . 🙂
I've never had any interest/desire/wish to sleep overnight in a bivvy or a hammock. Guess I've led a "sheltered" life. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.
Happy birthday have to you Agree sweet chilli sauce and Mayo with your burger is yummy my daughter got me into it , I like unicorn leaves you and your daughter call spinach 😁 that is sweet
As an ex Otley lad i Loved Thruscross reservoir. Used to go walking around there all the time with me dad when he was alive. Great fond memories seeing all this again.
Wild camping in Hobbiton. Beautiful! Thanks for taking us along.
Your content is great. I prefer watching winter camping and windy ones but all your videos are great. Very enjoyable.
My pups would love that walk! It’s remarkable that there’s not a soul in sight!! Thanks for taking me on a walk without me getting wet! 😎
I have got rid of my waterproof jacket and started using my poncho I like that it covers me better
I have modified my poncho to stop it flapping in the wind
The one I have dose have a waist pull as it's a British army surplus poncho
Happy birthday, Al! You bring so much happiness to so many. Although Blue was not with you this time, I look forward to seeing him in the future.
Happy Belated Birthday! Glad you were able to celebrate with a run, the sun and a quick camp. Best wishes for the year ahead.
Love Bivys. I have an old Bibler snorkle bivy that is wonderful. PHD kit looks great. Looking. nice video.
I'd die of claustrophobia if I had to sleep in a bivvie! I do enjoy your videos - it's like going on a camping trip with an old Yorkshire friend. Thanks for sharing.
Listening along as always and then a short but surprising set of pipes there. Could be a few more hidden talents we have yet to see. Another lovely day. Sending happy vibes from your world audience - west oz
It's funny you said about feeling closed in, when living in big cities and towns. My mum was from Yorkshire and she always said that's how the Yorkshire countryside there made her feel, closed in, and she then moved to Norfolk where she lived from the age of 26 to 81 (never lost her Yorkshire accent). Bet you're surprised about that. Can't believe you feel closed in by the moors and hills of Yorkshire.
Happy Birthday, wishing you a year full of rewarding adventures and love.
belated birthday greetings Al. Another fantastic slice of enjoying all nature has to offer. Always a pleasure watching you get out and about. Much respect🙏- Kenny
Looking forward to seeing your latest adventure with Blue .. Hope you have had a wonderful bank holiday weekend Al
Perfect way to round off a Sunday..thank you. Hope Blue enjoys the time off!
Just visited my homeland of The Yorkshire dales. and hell do we miss it. We plan a move back soon. Cheers Bushman for another heart-felt reminder
Yorkshire always will be in your heart👊
I really don’t ‘get’ bivi bags. My tent weighs less and is just as quick to set up and take down whilst giving a heap more space. If trying to be low profile then I’ld rather use a tarp, again can be lighter weight and more practical.
they are the perfect gear for rocky summits.
Those echos were amazing Al.
everyday I wish to spend my free time like this man
Blue needs his own bivy bag!
Happy birthday Al. Love bivvying, have two of them. Love carrying less weight and being a bit less encumbered. Cheers!
Belated birthday greetings Allen. Really enjoyed the video, not sure I’d like the bivvy idea. Currently cycling the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam, mixture of camping and hotels. Got great inspiration from yourself to do it. Many thanks 🚴🇮🇪
Love this!❤️ Couldn't think of a better birthday than this Mr bushman. 👍😎
I've been out hiking lately and have conquered both Meolwyn Mawr and Moel Ddu in the last 2 weeks. But I've not had a wild camp in over a year and I'm itching for one! I'm hoping to scratch that itch next week!
Keep the brilliant inspiring videos coming Al!
Yeayyyy, it's good mood time with Allen. 🎉
Thanks again Al, we love sharing this time with you and feel you're talking only to me and Susie. Your videos reflect your own personal journey through life and we see a great deal of this in your positive ideas about life and enjoying nafure. We are demanding though and now look forward very much to your next adventures. Peter & Sue in the Bega Valley, NSW - known as the Sapphire Coast..
Happy birthday Al, drone footage was bang on.. proper got the hang of editing.. some great shots of the dam wall .. can’t wait for some more mountain adventures. You’re an inspiration pal .. keep going and sharing the journey
Long run and a camp, sounds like the perfect birthday! Glad you had a good one 😊
Belated ‘Happy Birthday’ wishes to you!
I hope you had an amazing birthday, filled with all the people & things that matter to you.
If you want a breathable waterproof bivy, nothing beats the Tennier Industries US MILSPEC bivy. Three layer Assault Fabric. The best! The competition doesn't even come close.
Have you checked out the Australian Alton Bivy, made using a breathable fabric and designed with space to keep your kit inside at the head. Not cheap but really well made. Thanks for a great video, but missed the dog !
Carinthia observer
Happy bivvy birthday mate, was just opening a beer when you mentioned it was your birthday and raised my drink to you, cheers! 🎉👍
Thanks for a great video. Do to health issues, I am unable to do these wonderful things myself. I do enjoy seeing such beautiful places. By the way, Happy belated Birthday!
🥳🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🎉🥳You picked a beautiful spot to celebrate! I loved the echo spot.
Happy Birthday Al! Once again some very impressive drone footage/music.
Happy birthday pal, The best way to celebrate it!!
Happy belated birthday ❤ The reservoir looked beautiful, we often visit one nearby us ‘Cod Beck’ at Osmotherley, think you and the ‘Beautiful Blue’ would love it too, plenty of places to camp/hide! ❤
Thanks. I’ve not been but it’s not far for me so I might have a visit.
Happy birthday! What a beautiful place to camp! Thank you
Hello Allen and of course beautiful BLUE 🐕💙
That was a COOL shot of the DRONE returning to you on the bridge.❤.
It sure is a beautiful place you're living in over there.. would really love to get back over there 😥
Always enjoy your relaxing videos ❤
Catch you and sweet BLUE 🐕 💙 on the next one Sir Allen ❤
Was out the other day just me a poncho and a sleeping bag and really enjoyed it
Burgers did look great. Very chilled video. Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎊
Happy belated birthday Al, keep smiling fella! Thanks for the vid.
Will be watching more of these adventures , want to meet the Hound , Be Well , best wishes .
Gratuliere, zu deinem Geburtstag!!!
Another great video chap!! Thanks so much. Loved the drone views. Have a great week
Bivvy bag (not a hooped one)with net and a very small tarp is better, it allows cooking and shields rucksack and boots. Needs one offset pole or stick.
Wow what cool shots you got. I’d have trouble looking over the dam, don’t like heights.
Belated, but still: Many happy returns of the day 🎉🎉
I would be interested in seeing a comparison of a 1 or 1.5 person tent and a bivvy.
Where weight and packed sizes are comparable.
❤
Happy birthday 🎉🎉 hope to see Blue next time ❤
Happy birthday Alan, have a good one🥃🥃🥃
Too risky for condensation overnight. But maybe a tarp above the bivy might work wonders !
I probably cant do Bivy tho, felt so small.
You should always bring a tarp. At the very least to keep your stuff dry while you pack up.
Simply perfect video but miss Blue..Your echoing made me smile.. you are a kid at heart eh.. and a belated happy birthday..
This was a Great Upload, Testing different kit in different scenarios is what it's about. Yes you could have taken an 8 Man Tent with Loads of room, But you didnt... Maybe next time.
Happy belated birthday 🎉 those birthday burgers looked amazing 🤩 x
Happy Birthday Al!🎉
Nice one Al - no Sunday is complete without a BM&B video. Good to see you remembered the teabags on the trip this time - you had me worried last week! Hope you had a happy birthday.
Looks like a decent bivvy that mate. Lovely viewpoint 💚
The xlite regular, big enough for someone 6’?, i use the xtherm large but need something lighter for summer
Never been a fan of a Bivvy but I like the idea of the hoop
well that was amazing great loved missed blue but loved the video 👍👍
Sounds like the perfect birthday to me! Hope you had a good one. 😊
Happy belated birthday Renaissance Man! Another year coming with your fantastic content. When is Bluey Dog’s birthday and does he celebrate?
I have a similar bivy product, which I used for testing the oxygen concentration while it was fully closed. After only 20 minutes oxygen was down to 14 Vol.-%, in other words such a beavy can be a death trap, thats why there should be a warning label at the inside of these bivies to never close them completely, I guess yours also has this label. Now if a bivy is contructed in a way that you cant have any vent open when it is raining, I would call that a bad design, to put it mildly.
The other problem is, when it is raining you wont prepare a dinner, you cant get in without wetting the inside, when you are in you cant change your wet clothes, you cant even go outside for a pee without further wetting everything.
Yes bivvys are definitely made for dry weather or dry snow👌
If you come to my country, Turkey, one day, I will be honored to host you.🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
Thurcross res worked over the edge off that
Hi Al , A belated Happy Birthday pal , when you said Echo Woods , I isntantly thought of the " Bangles " group .
Bivi's are to scary for me ! , A pal was bashed into by a Deer , another was almost crushed under hose hooves ! , 😂 and I like to be able to sit up in my tent / tarp . 🙂
And happy birthday young’en 🍷🍷
Happy Birthday from Canada, Al🎉😊 and Many Happy Returns!😊🎉Fantastic video as always :)
Hope you had a fab birthday doing what you love 😁
Happy birthday Al, all the best 👍🏻
I know its a little late but happy birthday mate🎉
super enjoyable, thank you
Happy Birthday!!🎉🎊🎂
Happy birthday 🎉🎉 22:33
Glad to see you testing cheaper gear
Much love. You can't always bring out blue mate! I enjoy all your videos!!
Happy birthday handsome 🥳🎉
Who needs a tent eh! Great video and congratulations on the Keswick 5k!
Happy belated birthday al great as always ❤
Hi. Hope you don't mind me asking. What drone do you use?
Happy birthday Al!
Hi, what stove are you using may i ask im in the market for my first stove
Love to hear the Curlew as well, very scarce these days!
Spotted the standard builders yellow bucket and random leftover timber propped up there Al !! Big job on?? 🤣
Another good one Allen I think I missed the name of that water you were beside. Cheers B. K
I may have told you already, but my birthday is on May 13 as well.
Happy birthday mate, will have to try sweet chilli and mayo sounds good to me.
What's that stove ring please?
I've never had any interest/desire/wish to sleep overnight in a bivvy or a hammock.
Guess I've led a "sheltered" life.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.
Happy birthday (now belated!) Al. Xxx
Which midge net do you use?
Happy Birthday! 🎉
Happy birthday have to you
Agree sweet chilli sauce and Mayo with your burger is yummy my daughter got me into it , I like unicorn leaves you and your daughter call spinach 😁 that is sweet
Happy birthday mate.
Nice drone footage of the dam…
🎉happy birthday 🎂
Happy birthday fella 🎉...witch model drone are you using
Another great trip out Alan. Miss Blue though. BTW what is the wind guard you’re using on the stove?