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Well thank you. That's an excellent compliment and I'm happy to hear it was helpful! I just filmed another simple video about how to use a compass in the easiest possible manner. That should be coming out in the next few weeks.

Awesome! This isn't one of my more popular videos and I considered taking it down...but didn't because I was hoping it would help to encourage someone. Mission accomplished!

Is there anything stopping you?

Absolutely! This little boat has been through a lot, especially during my videos sailing 150 miles around Isle Royale National Park. It just kept chugging along underwater for this one.

Are you saying to do this instead of being inside the bag...as a safety measure?

There are several options...but I have just the video to answer your question: th-cam.com/video/w9nJuQ2tF7w/w-d-xo.html

Ha. That's a good term. I actually named my boat "Rudderless" after this trip.

I keep hearing these success stories. I'm glad this was helpful. It's certainly frustrating if you have a rope or cord to use but can't get one stinkin knot out.

Absolutely. I used to use this if I needed to extend the line on bear hangs when hanging food bags for big groups. It was so simple to remove in the morning. I don't use it often, but it's always a frustration saver when I do.

Sweet! I hope you're getting out sailing that thing.

Yes it did! It was pretty goofy to see it still moving (slowly) while fully under water.

Thank you! If you haven't seen them already, I made a series of 5 videos. That was quit an epic trip. th-cam.com/play/PLNcpRGw7T0bgjjYL7CiiZMT1rRCJxItht.html

Very simple. I can't take credit as I saw it mentioned off hand somewhere several years ago. It really does help a ton to keep the sail flattened a bit and more under control in high winds.

You slept on a boat for 4 years? What kind?

Hello. That's awesome! You are certainly welcome for the motivation. I hope the pickup went well and you've been out sailing!

@@AdventuresInReach little fixing was needed on it. It’s ready now just waiting on a chance to hit the water.

A Swan 59 is a huge leap from a Sunfish! Are you going to be living on it or doing any long trips?

@@AdventuresInReach We plan to move aboard in a few years and travel the entire globe. In the end, if you can sail a Sunfish well, you can sail anything.

Ha! Yes...yes it is. It's actually a lot less noisy than it was when it was brand new. It's warm, lightweight, and comfortable, and I sleep pretty sound so it doesn't bother me too much. However, if you camp close to others, them may complain.

It was an awesome day sailing. We had a ton of fun in the spicy conditions.

I was thinking the same thing, which is why we discussed it quite a bit before going. I knew she was pretty adventurous and she expressed her comfort with swimming and with being in the water. She trusted her PFD and knew I had a lot of experience in much worse conditions. And she loved it and was talking about buying a Sunfish for herself.

Thank you! That was a fun day!

Ha. Pack them on and transport them out of there!...although our transport was pretty slow.

I'm guessing you will become more comfortable with heights as you learn and practice. In this video I talk about starting small with slight slopes, stairs, porches, etc. and working up. th-cam.com/video/RVoze1IpdVI/w-d-xo.html If you get to the point of practicing in vertical settings, a roof with a rope backup would likely feel pretty comfortable. I guess the why doesn't matter so much if you like it and are interested. It's all a learning experience that is bound to lead somewhere. The harness rigs should be paired with a shock absorbing fall protection lanyard. Those have folds in the webbing that are sewn together and manufactured to rip and give away at a specific kilonewton rating to avoid damaging the body. In that case you don't have the space to fall onto a stretchy dynamic rope, but they are in theory supposed to accomplish the same slowed fall.

Absolutely! That's what I was demonstrating--making a waypoint and navigating back. The compass is just to walk in the direction that the GPS is pointing you as it can be a way to save batteries.

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I agree. I don't use a quilt or go lightweight during the winter. The quilt is really only for traveling light during 3 seasons.

You should absolutely get back on the water! A shorty plus a spray jacket is a pretty warm combo...just not for super early spring. Have you seen this video of sailing around the Apostles with 2 Sunfish and a Hobie 16? th-cam.com/video/SyhUSHPB_nE/w-d-xo.html

Thanks for the honest feedback. I actually went back and reviewed the retention data and ended up cutting out those first 11 seconds of the video. I truly appreciate helpful feedback. If you want to come back and watch without the organic chemistry part, feel free!

That's great. I'm supportive of anything that works and it sounds like you found a solution for yourself. I only use my quilt 3 season. It's funny because I actually prefer being confined in a sleeping bag, but I prefer carrying less weight even more.

@@AdventuresInReach I camp a lot out on the water in my kayak or one of my canoes. Being stuck in a sleeping bag at the wrong time would be bad!

If the straps are set up well and you're halfway conscious when rolling, it's really not cold. That being said, I always bring a sleeping bag when winter camping.

The down that is used for our insulation is underneath the outside feathers on birds. It's like the undercoat on a dog vs the guard hairs. I've watched our collie go swimming, get out, shake off, be wet on the outside but dry underneath his guard hairs. When we remove the hairs or feathers that seal water out, we are left with vulnerable, but highly effective, insulation.

The funny thing is that I prefer a sleeping bag as well--I use a quilt for backpacking because it's lighter, which to me is worth the small hassle and learning curve. Quilts are still surprisingly warm, comfortable, and ... lightweight.

You may want to watch the earlier video (if you haven’t already seen it) as it demonstrates why quilts are sometimes a better choice.

@@clydeosterhout1221 Any air gap is too much for me unless I've done it intentionally. I will check out the other video though. I haven't seen it.

Yeah, if you're sleeping on a pad on the ground, I dont really get why people dont just use a bag. But if you're like me and prefer to sleep in a hammock while camping, a top and bottom quilt combo make more sense.

Thank you for watching. I hope it's helpful.

Thank you foe watching. I hope it's helpful.

I haven't tried that. I seem to like the pad assisting me with keeping the quilt in place. Do you end up squishing the insulation by wrapping it so tight?

@@AdventuresInReach You do end up lying on top of the quilt edges, of course. It becomes like a sleeping bag in a way. In my experience it gives maximum warmth, though... Give it a try! Everybody is different, but the nice thing about quilts is how easily you can adjust things to your preference.

Huh? Are you trying to say you wrap the quilt around your body without hassling about with attachments to the camping mattress or something of the sort?

@@haliaeetus8221 The bottom strap remains attached to the pad with both attachments points very close together. The top strap I sometimes don't use and then I just attach the quilt to itself. I think EE mention this somewhere in their instruction video.

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Thank you! Much appreciated!

Thanks for watching!

That sounds fun. Obviously be careful, and make sure you know how to ascent the rope, and have a comfortable harness (ideally with a seat) so you don't cut off circulation.

@@AdventuresInReach lol i didnt fully know what i was doing so i stopped. I tested it enough so ik the harness and rope is good but didnt full rapel for not fully knowing how, plus how hard it is to pull myself back up and the rope was tangling cause idk why chinese items suck lol

You're welcome. I hope it was helpful.

Hello. I would certainly have interest in periodically joining club outings... However, at this point I have too much on my plate to take on creating and facilitating a sailing club. There are several people who have contacted me about sailing around the apostles. I've been doing hobie 16 trips the last couple years but I'm also interested in doing a small dinghy trip again soon. I could post something like that and see how many show up. That would be fun.

Thanks for watching!

19 degrees is a nice temp!...especially in northern MN during the winter.

Great comment

4 dogs is a bit much, but scootering with dogs in general is a blast.

Yes. Using it to reef a sail is about the only use I've found where it's better than other knots...although the surgeons knot is still sometimes easier for that too. Thanks for watching.

Thank you !

I've seen numerous people roll the ends in first, despite the instructions. It just doesn't work. The air will squeeze out over time so the pillow idea may work for a while but I'd be surprised it it lasted the night.

Thank you! I'm certainly excited to hear you enjoy the content! I've been thinking about doing a knots for pitching tarps video. I'll move that up higher on the list. I don't yet have consults set up, but I've recently been working on getting that set up. I'll let you know when it's available. Thanks for watching.

Thank you!

Yes. That does work. It just has the potential to damage the tree. It's the same idea as the first one I showed with bolted rappel anchors.

@@AdventuresInReach okay, thx! But in an emergency it’s ok I think