“For me Remembrance is every single day”. Never a truer word spoken. Well done Nick.
@d4consultingroup
3 жыл бұрын
Semper fi
@Grizzly907LA
2 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about including a poncho liner as part of your EDC?
@maryhairy1
3 жыл бұрын
Super info thx
@susanp.collins7834
10 ай бұрын
I had a laptop bag. Flip! The thing was BOTTOMLESS! I could pack stuff into it until I was BREATHLESS! It got stolen...
@susanp.collins7834
10 ай бұрын
Why do you need a titanium spoon? Why is it called a racing spoon?
@nickminto3701
3 жыл бұрын
Where are you based? There is a small place to near me in Cornwall called Hidden Valley
@gardenerpat2782
Жыл бұрын
can civilians wear army poncho?
@ronwilkinson5158
3 жыл бұрын
Working with knives and axe it would be good to have haemorrhage control kit , tourniquet, haemostatic dressings, glue, steri strips and no how to use, great work 👍
@richat1691
3 жыл бұрын
naff coffee that man
@eumaeus
3 жыл бұрын
I love that you have to 'earn' your patch. What a great concept.
@jonfisher9214
3 жыл бұрын
If you're working with cutting tools I'd recommend keeping a wound dressing with them at all times. Gives you something sterile to cover the cut with quick, and large enough to wrap a finger in to control bleeding while you get the first aid kit out. Also make sure the packaging is something you can open with one hand. I'm probably just clumsy but that's my solution after years of cutting wood and the occasional finger.
@kevincorby435
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your site Royal, have some catching up to do! Now living in Oz but miss the UK countryside. Loved the Vids I have seen so far.
@casinodelonge
3 жыл бұрын
Pair of sturdy gloves maybe? Just to navigate through the brambles, some midgey repellent? They never bothered me as a youngster but now I'm old...
@johncrouch8988
2 жыл бұрын
Just send the wife or girlfriend first,🤣🤷♂️
@sallyharvey9818
3 жыл бұрын
How about First Aid? Would be interested to see what you carry.
@ianrutter9243
3 жыл бұрын
Well done mate, I was a chef at the Royal British Legion guest house in Weston Super Mare looking after Vets from all major conflicts and the injured and unwell up untill they closed the four centres as they decided the money would be better spent elsewhere, a lot of great people lost their jobs but many hundreds more lost the chance of a free week or two away to feel a little better and recuperate, I would love to know what the Legion thought was a better investment it still pains me today after nearly 16 months, I had grown men shedding tears when the news was released and it made the natinal press, so now i raise funds for Shelter to at least help others in need.
@tedsamuels3203
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think 🤔 I've ever seen a battery pack like that..awesome and the fish spreaders and the cooking bottle was pretty neat 👌 Thanks for sharing your video
@thetacticalape8852
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I lived under a poncho for 42 days at a time for training exercises. My old unit pretty much lived in the field. Poncho and poncho liner are still the best pieces of military kit imho.
@lloveAphmau
3 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel, good to see another bootneck into bushcraft, love the notebook it's one you don't see in kits much but if I had to rely on memory for everything it would be pretty sketchy, good for sketch maps to decent spots or resources too, my sketch maps would mean absolutely nothing to someone picking my notebook up but to me it's has every minute important detail I'd want to remember, even down to approach angles to sneak up on the local roe herd when they're bedded down and every hare seat I've found in the woods as trying to spot them in the wooded areas is very difficult
@JamieEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, and thank you for your service! I am from the UK, but now live in the US. I moved here in 2004 and came back to the UK to join the Royal Marines in 2007. I went into PRMC and started my training shortly after. I got a call from my mum saying that my dad will ill and I needed to return to the US. He passed away shortly after that - I very much miss the training and all my friends, I wish I would have joined fully. That being said, I'd love to come on one of your courses one day when the world opens back up.
@joedimaggio3146
2 жыл бұрын
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 What age were you when you joined if you don't mind me asking?
@guitarhiker4449
2 жыл бұрын
Fish spreaders is a brilliant idea for removing your cook pot/water bottle. Thanks for the tip. I'm planning on buying a single walled stainless steel water bottle with a lid. Maybe the self reliance outdoors version. Great piece of kit to have even if you already have a cook pot. That way you can carry around your boiled or filtered water. Keep in mind single walled water bottles get hot!! Your gonna want a cozy of sorts. Hot lips is a nice piece of gear to have for that too. The Helikon ponchos are nice piece of rain gear! Versatile! Good EDC bag man! The pack itself could be better, but use what you got! Stay safe! Hike on!
@lindsayrobinson2144
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Love your content mate. Just as you mentioned you're not great on tech, I might offer you a little pointer about your power bank (that you charge your phone and other devices with) - try not to let it get too cold. When lithium batteries are exposed to real cold conditions they can lose their charge. If you're in snow or icy conditions, just ensure you don't have it sitting out exposed (ie if you are charging your phone etc). God speed Sir
@fractiousfauxpas1368
2 жыл бұрын
As for coffee on the go, I don't tend to be out more than a few days and so i take a ziplock or any old sealable baggie and pour some of my jarred coffee mix into in it. Less rubbish, a handy baggy if you need it and simple. Only catch is, you have to like black coffee :')
@cripplers8
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Nick. I really liked the mil bank filter idea that I ordered a British Military one to throw into my kit. Just one suggestion, why not get a multi tool instead of carrying the 2 nips? You’ll get more bang for your buck or pounds that can do a other jobs too plus it’s more compact. Cheers mate from the USA…..
@Biwak_Nord
Жыл бұрын
Thx Nick for Show is your content ! I love it …. Greets from Germany 🤙🏻👌
@susanp.collins7834
10 ай бұрын
If I take my backpack I always carry a pair of pruning shears. I may need it to clear a patch of undergrowth to point my camera through for my bird photography.
@kennethtrader9416
Жыл бұрын
I don't know what the law says in Britain, but in Sweden I have to have my EDC without axe and big knifes.
@davidadams8736
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips .wow lol I used to work at stanton nursery lived next village along mum was from Staunton drew .was great in the chew valley camped many a time on the mendip hills
@axelthorn2263
10 ай бұрын
Good video thanks yet again and you could always use your Pliers if you lost the fish mouth spreaders😊
@54nd5p1d3r
3 жыл бұрын
god damn my advice is to put your business cards in a more accessible pocket way it is going in the UK that could be up to 10years
@lgwjrwhite588
3 жыл бұрын
I have just found your channel ,outstanding just subcribed very impressed. Thanks for shareing (northern ont. Canada
@ferrykreisz
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Video. Thumbs up! But you don’t carry an IFAK?
@sipapito
Жыл бұрын
Well thats not nice,how am I supposed. to earn a patch when I'm in another country unable to travel?
@paramidge8935
3 жыл бұрын
Great use of a pike gag with your hot bottle, could be adapted to hang all sorts of things - can be made with a springy sapling limb as well but the metal job is going to be less faff and reliable every time. Never felt the need to earn anyone's badge personally but this sort of recognition/belonging matters to a lot of people and it's really good marketing - I wish you luck and thanks for your interesting, well produced, well presented info.
@hArtyTruffle
3 жыл бұрын
Ah, I wasn’t aware that I could boil water in my nalgene stainless steel bottle, I have fish spreaders too 👍🏼
@fredetricko5555
3 жыл бұрын
I like a small string I find I always tie thing on the outside of my bag maybe my jacket and so on Dry socks and binbags are also my go to's
@n9oqu
2 жыл бұрын
carry a construction pencil. it doesn't roll, can be used as a straight edge, a Measuring instrument and a scribe.
@rstar88105
2 жыл бұрын
As someone has day hiked and starting to get into multi-day hiking/camping, what is the advantage to the full and partially exposed tang to a knife? Is it so you can crush things and not destroy the handle portion?
@rstar88105
2 жыл бұрын
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 Thank you! I really appreciate finding multiple uses for gear. Now I understand more why one of my friends has an exposed tang as well. Really enjoy your videos by the way. They are a nice retreat from the pace of the work day on lunch breaks.
@kurtsteiner8384
Жыл бұрын
Do you use the us army canteen, comes with kidney shaped cup holds 2 litres. Its what i use stainless steel also.
@jfilm7466
3 жыл бұрын
Share your location with friends and family on Google maps.
@pepelemoko01
2 жыл бұрын
Coffee bags are the way to go, throw in a little bit of instant if you want an extra hit. They have arabica instant coffee these days.
@slipstreamjc
3 жыл бұрын
Upgrade those noodles to some Nissin ones :D
@jfilm7466
3 жыл бұрын
Learning, remembering and teaching our past ensures that the left cannot distort our history. We were here.
@joethegeographer
3 жыл бұрын
Good tips, thanks for posting. I'm getting one of those canvas water pre-filtering bags. You can imagine the quality of the water I find sometimes here in the desert . . . such a bag will be very useful.
@ericlegge2884
2 жыл бұрын
What is the fire accelerant? - You did not say what its product name is.
@TheOleGrol
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Marine Semper Fidelis. Love your content and thank you for referring to us as your American brothers. I loved training with you guys when you we're in the US as well.
@robertwootton2161
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for being stupid but why is it called a racing spoon?
@simonholden8523
3 жыл бұрын
I find the idea of taking this bag, complete with knife, axe, saw and cooking system to a business meeting very amusing 😁😂
@gavinmiller690
3 жыл бұрын
Secateurs key for every gardner & young athletic men who like running with backpacks in the rain
@cameronlewington3005
3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation Nick, out of all my kit I love my poncho the best, great to not get wet and a barrier against a cold wind. Due to my height, I butchered an old poncho to add extra length! Best to you..Cam
@williamgrech930
3 жыл бұрын
Nice set up mate. The only 3 other items I would recomend is a small torch and a CAT tourniquet and FFD as bleeding kills. Cheers and keep up the good work
@michaelwhittaker5432
3 жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial ( you can tell you done the b.i.t.s ) It still amazes me how many people I meet outdoors that are so badly equipped for a days hike I would never leave home for a day in the sticks with out a least a poncho and a small gas burner , im old now but was taught very many years back 1979 ` expect the best - prepare for the worse` sounds cheesy I know but its rock solid advice, mill banks are superb yes they are very old school but have never been beaten im slowly ploughing through all your great vids , you have a lovely gentle teaching style
@joepublic573
3 жыл бұрын
Never thought of that "ninja" move ... it's awesome - think I might use that one the next time I go into Morissons (lol) Nice video though - enjoyed the minor verbal diversions (which were left in and not edited out - thankfully). Keep up the good work Nick :)
@verykeen2please
3 жыл бұрын
i love the idea of turning uo for a business meeting with axe lol
@jfilm7466
3 жыл бұрын
12:40 Here's the t-shirt ninja mask kzitem.info/news/bejne/k5-csW2iqoCBiXY
@yakfishin4912
Жыл бұрын
Footballers jock strap. Roflmao
@JohnTarbox
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the poppy for the zipper pull?
@jasonmoody8699
Жыл бұрын
Another cracking video Nick
@Rockhopper1
3 жыл бұрын
Dear Santa for christmas I would like a HVB patch, cos I am essence. But seriously you and I have the same views on rememberance . Nice video, my add ons would be a tallow candle, means of lighting, pack of playing cards, pack of boilies, but no green ones. A little rubber pad to sit or kneel on. Great vid.
@DaveCampfire
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your videos and I thought very informative. A tip from an ex signaller, bang on with the use of a pencil, sharpen both ends though and use 2b, soft lead, it will even write on damp paper, handy when you are outside!
@DaveCampfire
3 жыл бұрын
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 you’re welcome
@NoneNone-kp1qc
3 жыл бұрын
Today's generations just are not equipped to survive and humans on a whole have forgotten and lost any survival abilities. It's actually quite worrying as a lot of the basic essential survive skills and useable knowledge are not being practiced at all. I'm 41 and when I was a young lad and teen we were out camping in the woods as much as we possibly could, playing war with mates and family. Learning to make buddy burners, fires, find water, hunt, hike, bushcraft etc as standard. My nephews and nieces have no interest in anything to do with the outcome doors. New subscriber 👍 great content X Poacher 🇬🇧
@wojtek14
3 жыл бұрын
Great movie. It's nice to listen to you. I've learned something new. Thanks. I lived in England for almost 9 years in York. It was fantastic. Greetings from Poland :)
@Helliconia54
3 жыл бұрын
WHAT? No first aid kit?
@soggz4246
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick. That’s a good workout just lugging that around! Surprised you have no small first aid kit, though… just in case.👍🏾 Regards.
@duledudule
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Norway! Thanks for all the videos. Please make more material about making a tent/tarp on more rocky terrain. Something applicable to rainy west coast of Norway. Also, please find a way to lower the price of the knife. I was really happy to see than you are producing your own knife but than I saw the price.. :( Can we crowdfund a lot of them and lower the price that way? Let's find 500 people who would like to get this knife and put the knife maker into work!? :)
@ReagerNu
3 жыл бұрын
Hi... Great videos. What makes Them great? It is hard to make a video on KZitem about something new, regarding bushcraft. SO nothing new..But.... You are a great story teller. I wonna ser the next video, and the next, and the next. Great storytellers are hard to find. Especially those WHO drives a landy... So... More videos please... More videos regarding first aid.... keep up the good work.. Flashing headlights and a smile...Claus, denmark
@Smokdeel
3 жыл бұрын
Great video.BTW,regarding your poncho, the Helikon company (Helikon-Tex) comes from Poland.
@GavC-137
2 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos rn. Just had a weekend in Wye valley and came home feeling the buzz and found your channel. Loads of stuff I wish I knew last week 🤣🤣 Funny you mentioned coffee, as that's about the only thing I didn't struggle with, and I like a latte with fresh coffee! If you've not heard of or used one, I highly recommend a “mokka pot”. They're only small and act as a self contained kettle and cafetiere, using steam pressure to push water from the bottom chamber through the coffee grinds and into a separate, upper pouring chamber. Small light ones are a tenner online and even if you don't get much use, they're good to have. I use mine daily at home as well as camping. Defo worth a look 👍
@davebloggs
3 жыл бұрын
Great videos I like your Chanel Im also ex military and ex uk as i now live on the other side of the world, I didn't see a fire kit in your pack . I never leave home here with out several ways to light a fire , is that something you put in your other pack?
@Jeffs40K
3 жыл бұрын
where is the first aid, Just something basic, Gloves, also you showed a cook system, Where is the Lighting it options, Match, Lighter etc, Compass, Map of Area, Cordage besides whats on the Poncho. and ETC.
@EatsTreatsMREs
3 жыл бұрын
Earning the patch is a great idea, i like that. I found your channel today and I am loving your videos.
@lens7859
Жыл бұрын
Small first aid kit ??
@zlatkodervisic9727
3 жыл бұрын
Camerman is disaster...
@nigelgregory4777
3 жыл бұрын
Hello just subscribed after se a couple of your vids, good content well delivered, use your bottle hanger (fish spreader) to hang your bottle over the fire on a waugan stick, that way it won't fall over 😁👍☕, how do I find out more of what you do? I'm in the pennines, will have to look up chew valley, but if you are in the bushcraft scene, I'm out three times with frontier bushcraft again this year, but a look at another part of the country next year could be arranged, 👍👍😁☕, Cheers. Nige.
@carpmon7016
3 жыл бұрын
bags..they can be very costly, i've recently started using cheap end moll packs, the carry a suprising amount but the zips on cheap end are ermmm cosmetic in some cases,be very carefull on zips, a roll of gaffer tape in a zip food bag is an essential.(the further/longer you go...pay more lol).
@JamesGMunn
3 жыл бұрын
Opportunity to come up with 12 survival uses for the business cards! A subject no one else has covered! Maybe you could come up with business cards that are also Fresnel lenses for starting a fire?
@leojoseph6385
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised you haven't tried to use the spare straps and cordage and tools to modify your backpack so that it's properly secured on you.
@archie2archie
3 жыл бұрын
hmm the waterproof jacket is inside a dry bag thats inside the not waterproof bag ? so if it rains i have to take the rucksack off,get the waterproof jacket out of the waterproof dry sack,get the jacket out of the bag then put it on.Surely the book and the jumper should be inside the waterproof dry sack,and the waterproof jacket close to hand at the top of the rucksack ? Or whilst flaffing about trying to get a waterproof jacket from a waterproof bag me jumper and me book has got soaking wet.
@robdubyuh420
2 жыл бұрын
Being the soft palmed office worker that I am the more I get out the more I find a pair of leather gloves handy. Good video Nick thanks.
@scrum5atk1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick Where did you get your racing spoon from Watched a few of your videos, they're great,cheers Bruce
@TSinSoCal
3 жыл бұрын
Why a saw in a edc bag?
@hiddenwoodsben
3 жыл бұрын
merino is amazing, two thirds of my shirts are wool by now. compared to cotton, you'll feel so much more comfortable immediately regardless of moisture, cold or sweat (i sweat a lot and i never want to go back to cotton). before buying, look around a little, you don't need to spend the 60-80 bucks for an icebreaker, there are lots of companies selling 100% merino shirts for 30-40.
@superdave8248
3 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of the fish spreader. I'd make a few suggestions though. (1) Whistle (2) Leatherman tool with plyers and saw to replace your two tools. (3) headgear (4) safety glasses and gloves.
@PatriciaDraven71
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise you were so local to me (Glastonbury) WOW I haven't long since found your channel great videos
@fistsmcnasty
3 жыл бұрын
As a guy, looking at that snood, I can fully imagine the guys in the barracks pretending to be ninjas in their downtime. Boys don’t really grow up, we just get bigger, and reluctantly learn to deal with responsibility.
@bearwolf4344
3 жыл бұрын
Another good video. Good content as usual. What 3 words is very useful, good advice. But once again the filming was little bit annoying, sometimes looking at your face instead of your hands and going up and down, up and down between the two. Not trying to be negative, I did enjoy the video.
@russeljohn3471
2 жыл бұрын
Always interesting and informative. Thanks Nick. Regards Russ
@mrs9740
3 жыл бұрын
Great videos just found you on her and have subscribed as your UK based have just emailed you regarding your woodland warrior courses and look forward to eventually joining you.
@bob_the_bomb4508
3 жыл бұрын
I recommend a piece of the ‘Bendy Pencil’ sold by Harper’s Bazaar. I’ve used one since I first encountered them in BAOR (back when Centurion was a rank, not a tank)…the leads don’t seem to ever break if you cut it short enough to fit in a notebook
@sillylilly4794
3 жыл бұрын
US here and thank you for your service. I live where it is freezing cold in winter, love that, to sweat your buns off in the summer, love that too. I'm in my 60's and want to start hiking and exploring again. But I do have a bag I grap when I go out the door for everyday carry. It needs to be updated for summer now. I think I will purchase that filter bag of yours, never seen one. I learn so much from everyone. Thank you.
@dermotmcgreevy5220
3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say the knife you are linking is highly overpriced for niolox, and especially for the design there isn't anything special about that warrants the price, cheers.
@kapiteinkarnok
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Nick. I like Your style. Nice vids. Keep m coming, grtz Robert
@geordiehenderson2248
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, great explanation. I live rural Northumberland, so for year's i never leave without my small daysack. Its not as comprehensive as yours, but it would cover me for an overnighter if broken down. I carry flasks of hot water with the makings for a brew. Ive just started taking one of those new dragon hexi stoves with a small lightweight coleman pot ive had for over 30 years, which you cant seem to get them that small anymore. Im going to look into getting one of those US made ponchos. They look lighter than carrying my old Army basha or my DD tarp. All the best. Geordie
@joedixon5513
3 жыл бұрын
I adopted the Grey Man idea myself. I have a Get Home Bag set up with the minimum of things I may need. But my rain poncho is an integral part of any of my gear. It is indispensable. I live in the USA in Florida, doesn't get cold here, gets really chilly in the cooler months, but when in the woods Everything is woodland camouflage. In the city I live in the Tampa Bay area, its pretty well built up, so Grey Man it is.
@trudiswanson9855
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, waiting for the shower cap to come out of the last pocket. Also good to waterproof your matches, holding your toothbrush and mini towel. 👍🇭🇲🇭🇲
@sinaalex7577
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and inspiring videos. Well done. I'm looking forward to more videos. Just one suggestion for further videos. Using a wider angle lens or stepping back gives a little more persective and shows a little more. For the rest I am happy to have found this channel.
@steveadams2323
3 жыл бұрын
First aid kit?
@JamesDC42
3 жыл бұрын
I understand everything there has a reason for good use but the police here are so power hungry that I got my glass breaker pen confiscated as the deemed it as an offence weapon.
@ToddReuterOutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
“This is an American style poncho” Has McDonald’s logo on it 😆
@vickiwithers8563
2 жыл бұрын
Great job
@fractalofgod6324
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your videos fella... New sub. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
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