Hunter Gatherer Primitive Four Day Survival Challenge. Part Two.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2019
- In this video, I am in Wiltshire with Wilderness Survival Skills, taking part in the Hunter Gatherer Challenge, a four day, four night solo primitive survival challenge using very limited kit. Armed with just a belt knife, a folding saw, a billy can, 3 metres of paracord and a few essential emergency items, I head off into the forest to build a shelter and bed, make fire, forage for food, make a primitive hunting bow (including a knapped flint arrow head) and live as comfortably as I can using the natural materials found around me.
This is part two of the challenge, the last two days and nights. Day three and I’m feeling like I’m settling in to my woodland home - I have established routines and I know where to go to find certain resources and wild foods, my shelter is improved and I start to think about making life a bit more comfortable, starting with my bed. I also begin to make a primitive hunting weapon. One of the briefs for the challenge is to think about long term survival and to make a weapon capable of catching game in order to provide me with a protein rich diet available year round. My chosen weapon is the bow. A target contest along with the other participants gives me a chance of
‘winning’ edible prizes to add to the pot.
This challenge has been a thorough enjoyable and rewarding experience, I have learnt such a lot about primitive living, but also about myself and my capabilities. It has certainly be tough, both physically and mentally but after all it is a challenge! If anybody is looking for a challenge to test their existing bushcraft/survival skills in a controlled environment with the backup of an experience survival expert (and a bloody good bloke!) look no further than Joe O’Leary and his Wilderness Survival Skills School.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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How many people think Simon should have a TV series?
12 of us since your comment was born an hour ago. Would you believe I thought at first he's just one more bored couch bushcrafter? I could have not made a bigger mistake.
@@jakabiksz7628 This is true, his videos are better than some similar programmes i've seen on TV.
@@jakabiksz7628 Indeed. Simon is a very skilled and competent person. His other "how to" videos for various projects prove that too.
The tempo and ambiance of his presentation and the interspersed locked off shots just observing life pass by is certainly reminiscent of the late, great Jack Hargreaves who I used to watch as a kid. Selfishly I'd prefer Simon to stay here as TV is far too much a medium of manipulation. I think we'd see too many concocted drama's. BUT for the greater good and to give a standing ovation to a thoroughly entertaining chap, yes I'd second your suggestion.
I discussed it with him a year ago, but I think he thought I was winding him up. I spent a decade or so making television and he has a natural gift and real potential.
This has got to be one of my favourite series on TH-cam by far. It’s so real and you really bring us on a journey. Thanks Simon!
Thanks Nathan! 👍👍
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If you ever come over to the US, some place you might like for overnight or a couple days worth of wild camping is out in Royalston Massachusetts as you go past Orange MA. center.
There's a nice area called Tulley Lake up there which's man made by the Army Corps of engineers but has multiple islands you can pull up on & camp out on.
If you do, be careful of what I jokingly call "Ant Island", It's the biggest one out in the lake & @ the top, it seems the whole thing is a huge ant mound that has biting ants that look about the size of American carpenter ants but are white & black & don't seem to like anybody hanging around for long.
As a bonus, you may find my ex GF's pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses up there which we believe the ants might've used for solar tech
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Another place is Erving State Forest which is public camping but, not too sure what they allow for bushcrafting if any at all.
This might be a place for a tent, but not one if those drive in campers with a toilet in it where there's no where to hook it up.( There are bathrooms & an 2 places for showering if you bring American quarters to spend on a hot shower, it only costs about 50 cents American)
Only possible problems are 1- @ this moment, It's closed due to Covid BS.
2- it is an area for black bear & the woods go all the way into Vermont & / possibly Canada if you're up for a good hike.
This was a top draw watch...i need more of this❤
Anyone else would have baited us In with a screenshot of his face all worried and a title like “ I almost died !”
Due to the branch incident but not our Simon !! He’s a real one !
Glad your guardian Angel prevented it from hitting your shelter and you !
GOD bless you Simon
Simon, I hope you never tire of making these videos. Selfish of me, of course, but that's how much I enjoy them. 👍👏🏾🙂
Thank you!!
Man that feed at the end must have tasted like heaven
It certainly did!! 😋😂
part 2 didn't disappoint! excellent stuff. you certainly didn't get bored. and the dramatic ending! haha. well done mate
Thanks dude! 😁👍🌳
Finger 351 has a great idea. Your character and demeanor is so mild mannered. You’re extremely likable. Your a bloke every person wants to be friends with. God bless you Simon. Safe travels my friend. 🙏🏼⛺️😎 Roland USA
Thanks mate!! 😁
Perfect start to the weekend and thanks for showing us the "father and son bow" amazing first time I seen that!! thanks for taking us along Simon😎
Scratch that. A week of survival after getting lost ALONE. Love you!❤
One of your best videos Simon….. Thanks 👍
This was obviously autumn with berries and nuts. Makes me wonder what there is to eat in other seasons? Great films, totally engrossed.
I think these two might be my favorites.
Just watched part 1 and 2 back to back, absolutely brilliant stuff, the level of work that goes into simply surviving and you showed your knowledge and skills throughout. Keep up the good work, I love your videos.
Thanks Sean! 👍
You got me all sad when you said you felt sad about leaving "your home." Then a widow maker came down and I thought, run Forest!
Great series and keep doing your stuff. Thoroughly enjoyable!!!
Thanks Tim! Nature has little ways of reminding us who’s boss! 😂🌳
Baby Bell...makes it all worth it! Cool bow. Amazing arrow head.
Could have gone on watching you for hours... Thank you so much for sharing. Made me smile to see your excitement about the potato with cheese. 👍🏻
Thank you! That was the best spud I’ve ever eaten!! 😂😋
Hello Simon, your baked potato in the billy can. How long does it take to cook ? Roughly.
Another great video, thank you for sharing.
Hi Simon, absolutely love your videos! Wish you’d keep the microphone a wee bit further away from your gob when you’re eating though. Starting to tear the sofa to pieces every time I hear you snuffling, masticating and swallowing whatever morsel of food you’ve managed to get your paws on! Apologies in advance 😅
Simon, the bloke in the wood. The man picks up and tidys up the woods, drinks nettle tea, shoots arrows and s###s in the wood.
Brought back memories back in the days of my youth with wood fires, of putting potatoes directly on the camp fire embers. Tastes absolute lovely. lovely crispy skin.
That was a very close call. It reminds of trek in rainforest. I heard a crack and falling branch thru the canopy but I couldn't see where it's coming down and for me to run away from. Standstill and hope for the best.
Great video mister.
Thank you! Yes, that was scary! I didn’t see any hazards in the trees when I checked - just gores to show, you can never be too careful! 👍
just getting to part two here...ive seen plenty of your vids but for some reason this 'series' slipped under my radar, great so far, love the realism without trying to do the ridiculous "bear Grylls" thing
I definitely agree, Simon would be great on tv, and this video was amazing, a lot of guys on TH-cam make flint knapping look really hard and super Simon made it look easy, awesome 👍
Wow so lucky with regards to the big log falling so close. Also I agree with the previous comment, Simon should have a TV series.
I've been looking out for part 2 every day, it was a nice treat to watch tonight after my day.
Again another entertaining video and I learnt about more survival skills, e.g alternative bow style, arrow fletching without feather...
Cheers Simon.
Thank you Mal! 👍😁
I really enjoyed this series very much. You did an awesome job throughout. I have never tried the bow drill. I have an idea where to start from TH-cam videos, but from how much you struggled it does not look easy. Good job on conquering that task. It obviously meant everything to survive this challenge. Now I know that widow makers are serious business! I am glad it did not hit your shelter. Since I found your vlog, I have been following it for a while and have recommended it to others. Thank you for your content. I am learning a lot. Cheers, Doug.
That was the fastest Babybel unwrapping I've ever witnessed!!! That wonderfully roasted potato with perfectly melted cheese looked delightful. I'll try it the next time I go camping!
It was like a taste of heaven I tell you!! 😁👍
Love your vids man👍 much love from New Hampshire USA
Baked potato and babybel, What more could you want ,lol. Great video as always.
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Just watched both films again.....my opinion hasn’t changed ! A great achievement 👍
👋👋👋Simon, I know this is an older vib but wow!!! all I can say is wow !!!!! you continue to encourage me old vid or new vid !!! yes hunter gather life was hard but well respected !!!! Hunter gather it gives you a new feeling of self-respect as well as The most respect for mother Earth and all with in her , we are pushed to our limits but we survive !!! what's better to talk about ??? then our experience surviving !!!! 💙's to you Simon!!! keep it going !!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed that series Simon. Going to have to make a father son bow next time i'm out. That widow maker was a lucky escape bud, you must have had an angel on your shoulder. Cheers for the uploads, off to watch another now 🙂👍
Hi Uncle Simon. That was a close one! Always lookup before setting camp.
What a challenge that was. The human body can adapt to any environment. Survival is what it's all about when pushed to those limits you either ride or die. You did a great job Simon you learn well. Now I don't know about that tree in the end but that most certainly would have been a sleepless night. Great video once again. Next time Hughes a Tree😆
Thanks👍This was really cool. Thank God that widow maker did not hit your shelter. Keep moving. 🏕
The good Lord in his infinite wisdom, decided to provide you with wood for your fire while you were weak and in inclement weather. God must favor you! i appreciate your time and efforts in order to educate and entertain us. thank you.
That limb falling startled the crap out of me!! 😜
Yes! I agree, he's for better than some of the junk they put on. This is educational. So good to watch him, What a smashing bloke he is, top-notch !!!!!!
Great two part video again buddy, widow makers certainly wake you up quickly. I think it’s great how you do your videos.
Well done Simon only discovered you a few weeks ago but have purchased a few items and a tent and next spring intend getting out and about .With a busy life watching your videos recharge my batteries so keep safe and keep it going my friend.
Thank you for this video and for part 1. This was so fascinating to watch and I've learnt a lot just from watching. I'll be checking out Joe's courses too.
I've always said Simon is the best All round Bush crafter on TH-cam. His knowledge is endless and comes across as brilliant humble bloke. Since the LK35 Review 2 years ago to now has been AMAZING for us viewers. Thanks Simon for all the video's you've made, and we look forward to seeing plenty more in the future🙂
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Thank you Harvey! 👍😁
and there are pillocks larking about like idiots, with millions of subscribers. guess us intellectuals are in the youtube minority
As a hunter gatherer you were brilliant at trapping and killing a baby Bel and baked potato real good video my mate Chris across the road is spitting mage of you including the hat
I audibly gasped when you pulled the potato apart with the melted cheese lol. You do an excellent job of sharing your emotions and thoughts, really drew me in. Cheers!
Thank you! I never knew how good cheese was until that moment!!
Great video thanks from Oklahoma👍
I very much enjoyed these videos. I know by day 4 that corn and potato was very welcome as well as the stew pot.loads of nutrition and flavor. Very well done sir.
When we are forced to be in a survival lifestyle our attitude is the greatest game changer. Remain positive, stop and think, and don’t give up because of a failure. Learning is the greatest achievement with Bushcrafting.
Simon,
I believe that as time passes you will realize your four-day experience will benefit you in unexpected ways. One cannot help but have expectations as one goes into such an endeavor but often what is expected does not seem to unfold, as imagined, during and shortly after the experience. Something far greater will, over time, sprout and bloom and potentially enhance your life. It takes its time and comes in its own season. Many seemingly insignificant thoughts and feelings may lead to lots of things such as a heightened sense of gratitude, just for one small example. That is one of the more obvious ones, though. There is much more.
I admire your courage and your great attitude in meeting and greeting the challenges. I felt for you and the withdrawal that you may have been enduring as you went without your delicious foods, your hot chocolate and your daily slab of beef with all the trimmings, not to mention that morning cuppa. When I camp, my morning cup of coffee is a religous ceremony. I cannot help but think that you will be rewarded. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you so much! I’m sure you are right - I already feel that my life and the way I see and think about certain things has been changed - for the better. I feel enriched, and I’m sure other feelings will open up to me over time, as you say. 🙂👍
Simon, on your next shelter, I know you will look up for branches...and place your camp over...a extra ten feet....lol
Hi Simon. I’ve watched this video before but it didn’t show my like for some reason. Anyway I did enjoy it very much. I can’t imagine how gruelling it must have been. Thanks again regards Luke.
Simon I've been watching a fair bit of bushcraft stuff on TH-cam lately.... But you win by a country mile mate!... i enjoyed watching that more than anything you can find on Australian TV now days.
Thanks Steve! 👍😁
Another revisit! Awesome primitive skills video. Four days is a true test. It is long enough for some stress to build up.
Congratulations on completing the challenge and filming it whilst under duress. It is often a challenge in itself filming, but when you're cold, wet, under nourished, suffering from sleep deprivation and CONSTIPATED then that is a different kettle of fish. I learned the 'hard' way what 7 days of constipation can do to you, headaches, loss of appetite, not thinking straight. After four nights you moved on from Bushcraft to what Joe's Profile states, FIELDCRAFT. You have proven enough throughout your films that you can make almost anything out of nothing (I would never in a Million Years have thought of that Bow configuration,) albeit, many folk discover that they don't have enough 'Moral Fibre' to see it through whilst out in the elements and the going gets tough. I think these two films proved beyond any doubt that you have it in abundance. Also, an important point to all Preppers/Survivalists as depicted on the weighing scales, make sure you're able to notch your belt as you will lose Stones/Kilos. 10/10 from the Brit in Bulgaria Panel. Now, let's get back to some relaxing Canoe trips with Maggie baling overboard after Swans. 😉
Thanks buddy! And good advise about the belt too!! 😁👍
I've heard about those "widow makers" but always thought, what are the chances? I'm so glad it missed Simon. I'm getting hooked on these challenges. Thanks Simon.
Hey Simon! Been looking forward to part II. You did really Well, at least as far as I can tell. I love that Joe has a big brekky there for you all at the end.
ABOUT TIME someone mentions they need to take a number 2 in these types of videos! Awesome challenge, keep it up!
Wow. Great video! Glad that the branch found a landing spot away from your shelter!
Me too!! 😂
I'm loving your videos! That branch falling must've been freaky!!
Hang tonight n to that Babybell wax coating..many uses there...lop Nice bow n arrow...This challenge is great...get experience for confidence to ready for a real run! Cheers!
These two videos were outstanding. Brought back great memories of survival training on the Gulf coast and SERE school in winter mountains. Well done Simon.
Great instruction but I would set up a little bit better lighting for your safety and the viewers ability to follow your guidance. Thank you for taking the time to educate others and save us some money in the process!!
Hi Simon, 😊 thanks for another interesting two part video, the weather looked pretty grim at the beginning , but you put the effort into making the shelter better and it paid off. Your food wasn't too bad, and foraging helped , the goodies you won must have tasted wonderful after nettles,etc, I noticed in part two a shot of some King Alfreds cakes underneath a log, if they were dry they would have taken and sustained a better ember from you bow drill, but full mark's for persistence, and getting a fire going, what I take from these videos is you can't beat having good basic kit, but the main thing is having a good mental attitude, and a will to keep going no matter what. Cheers mate, this was very enjoyable, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Ace,thanks for that,food for thought in these abnormal times.👍
SOOOOOOOOO relaxing to watch/ Thank you from Poland/
I really enjoyed that simon. You showed how skillful you are. I would luv to see you in the survival program Alone. You wouldn't need to pick weapons you could make them yourself and traps 😊
Very glad you where not injured but it does give you a bit of a fright
Good on you mate for testing yourself. Not many would.
Wow...that was just amazing Simon..just loved every minute of it.
There's no end to your skills..and you just took everything in your stride...you must be stoked with your achievements.. amazing well done mate !!👏👏😀👍👍🍻🍻
Thanks Phil! Changed the way I think about things! 👍😁
So glad I stumbled upon your channel, I love survival camping, also, I spent 3 years of my career in your beautiful country (RAF Lakenheath) and can’t wait to return some day! Cheers!!
Excellent. Very well presented. Definitely the best bushcraft video that I've watched. 👍
Thanks Ben. 👍
Glad to see the widow maker wasn't for you and missed your shelter , keep up the good work.
Absolutely fantastic, thank you Simon.
Really great video. Thank you very much. All the best from Denmark
Excellent video.
Simon, you make every story beautiful. You bring understanding to primal engagement with nature, your friends and yourself. Not only have you redeemed woods-man-ship, manhood, fatherhood and leadership; I say You gotta have real sea-legs! You’re #1 in the USA!
I first saw this series months ago. I loved it so much that I subscribed. I've since watched many of the other videos. Loved the Sweden adventure. I do hope Simon makes another challenge along these lines.
Thank you Ricky. 👍👍
That 4th night was intense. Great video.
Wow..that’s all I can say.. what a challenge.
Best place to be no people to bother you love it
I very much enjoy this channel, not in the UK....I reside in Texas but love the whole concept...good job
Loved the vid Simon. Re Joe carrying on the courses, like any business its about how Joe promotes himself to the masses. The demand is there its about Joe making sure he's promoting what he offers properly and people will then book the courses.
Joe does what he can to promote his courses through his website, newsletters, social media etc. His courses are hugely popular and spaces fill up quickly! The HGC is a different animal - it is a test of existing skills and knowledge, physical and mental stamina and determination. As such it often tends to follow on from completing Joe’s 5 day Bushcraft skills course and the 48hr winter challenge, so numbers are naturally lower as it could be considered the next level.
I had the fun experience of being made homeless for around three weeks aged 17,
luckily I grew up in coastal Cumbria, went to secondary school in North Yorkshire and had spent a large part of childhood playing in the local woods so I knew where I was going and had a plan for shelter, fire and water even before I'd set out.
But this time it wasn't playing out, there was no going home when streetlights came on, and no mates whose Mother had done a packup for us,
If I hadn't the skills and more importantly the will to succeed and survive,
I have no doubt that I wouldn't have made it,
The skills and techniques you learn on courses like this (and I gained from my childhood) stay with you for life, it's up to you to nurture and hone them but the knowledge you have reinforces your mindset immensely (Bowdrill anguish notwithstanding :-D)
and increases your odds of not only surviving, but thriving longterm.
The old adage about teaching a man to fish rings ever true.
Oh, and I'm putting a fiver on the skull being a weasel or otter :-p
That reinforces the fact that we just never know when we really WILL need these skills! Good on you, I doubt many teenagers would have had the strength of mind to think k the way you did - most would head for the town centre and get into a whole world of downward spiralling misfortune! 👍👍
The skull was a badger - the ridge of his skull was the tell tale sign - so I’m told!
@@simonablokeinthewoods even in my generation theres a lack of 'knowledge', I refer to most people as the ringu generation because when SGT their first thought is 'Who do I ring to sort this out...'
Loved this two parter! Makes me curious how the others got on. I know I'm 4 years late to the party 😂
Again a superb video, a bit more drama than usual, still probably helped with going to the toilet!
That cheesy jacket spud!! 👌
Utterly brilliant. Great work. To do that course AND make a coherent video...I echo all the positive comments.
Absoloutely fantastic a 10 out of 10 edit Sir...
Well done very nice watch. :) Thanks for the share.
Man.... very well done....awesome. Did I detect a bit of emotion there at the end with the proposition of leaving your hard work and home in the woods behind? It speaks volumes to your authenticity. Incredibly well done Simon.
Thanks Wayne, yes, it was sad to say goodbye - that shelter had become more than just a shelter - it was my home - my comfort, my security. 👍
A bit speechless really. Excellent video and I really do admire you for taking the time to film whilst trying to ''survive''. Impressed by your flint working and the straightness of your ''arrer'. Norfolk n' good !!!!!
Cheers Jeremy! First time making an arrow - I was really pleased with it (until
I lost my prized flint tip!!) ☹️
God bless your good guardian angels. That was way too close for comfort. Thank you for taking us along on this adventure and congratulations on your successful bow and arrow. You deserve to be very proud.
Now why did I think that Simon would do well when I heard that there were edible prizes in the hunting competition? Close one there with the branch, seems the gods of the woods were looking after you that night. Cracking video!
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Si I have really enjoyed this broadcast and watched it on numerous occasions and now we are in lockdown due to the virus that has gave us more time to see your broadcast video and learn more information on your skills all I need to say is I wish you and all of your family is to stay safe and please please do not stop your wonderful work on TH-cam and thankfully we all will get through this horrendous virus and god be with you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊
Thank you Mike! Stay safe and keep well. 👍
If I wasn’t diabetic I’d love to do that challenge, it looks awesome
Excuses Excuses
@@jackiekinner3826 well if there was a fridge for me to put my insulin and guaranteed carbohydrates etc I would love to do it
Nice adventure, and great spirit solving problems 👏🏽
Hey Simon what a great challenge, i'm so glad you weren't hurt when the branch fell, i bet that made your heart race a bit! scary. I loved the foody bits om nom nom, haha, I really want to do this but ive been unwell for a few years and haven't had the stamina so i might give it a go when the weather improves, the bow and arrow looked awesome, i'd love to see the acorn meal process done properly if you ever do a wild food tutorial, what else can we eat?, i saw a vid on birch sap tapping the other day, that would have been a good calorie source :) take care, i look forward to the next one x
Thank you! A video on acorns is a really good idea - might do that, but probably next year now - the squirrels are out in force at the moment!! Birch sap is quite nice, like a tonic to cleanse the body and soul after the winter months! 😁
I've always wanted to test my skills this way. Good on you for going for it Simon! Much enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. It's greatly appreciated and inspiring.
Absolutely brilliant! Great job and info!!!
Wow, nothing but respect for you Simon! I bet you enjoyed your breakfeast that mornig! :-) thanks for taking us along.
Thank you - breakfast was amazing!! Taste bud overload!! 😂
You doing Great in the Woods< Simon! Good luck to you, hard test, though!
Grows in my garden like weeds, wood sorrel. it spreads everywhere in sheltered area's, my father used to set snares years ago to help feed my brothers and me, but he always checked them reguarily so as not to cause suffering
Looks like you had a wonderful adventure! Thanks for sharing with us all! 🤗
When setting up camp they say look for the 4 Ws wind, wood, water, and widow makers. Glad number four didn’t take you out, loved the series and hope to get my skills to this level someday.
Not wishing to sound pedantic, but actually it is 5W's.
Bulgarian Organic Smallholding , what would the fifth be?
@@chiphungerford I made a film on it. Water, Wood, Wind/Weather, Widow Makers & Wildlife (Snakes, Bears, Wolves, Rats, Mice, Ticks, Mosquitoes etc.)
Bulgarian Organic Smallholding , what would the fifth be?
@Bulgarian Organic Smallholding, thanks I will have to check out your video
Would rather watch you Simon than any of the tv personalities around so real and true to life thanks for bringing us on this incredible journey and insight
Thanks Simon! 👍😁