Thankyou. It’s not quiiiiiiiiite that bad Warwick. I’m heading off for a long day tramp tomorrow and come out of a remote road location, the new deal is I have to hitchhike back to base, no more waiting to adventurous husband 😂
Hi Dave. Great content. Have hunted a lot of that country. I have a wife and 3 daughters so I now always use a Garmin In reach and check in with them every night once I get to camp. Saves any worry and if things don't go to plan like uncrossable rivers or extending routes, it's no hassle to send a text message. Has a plb function on it to.
@@OutdoorsmanDave I don't carry a plb Dave. My reason being is that if I am well enough to pull out my plb I am well enough to send a text on the InReach, aside from the InReach already having a plb function. Aside from this there are some benefits #1 you can communicate with loved ones, not just press a sos button or plb. Couldn't imagine the stress it would cause my family if they just got a call from the police or SAR saying that my plb had been activated and that's it. Maybe I don't need a chopper. I may have twisted an ankle and just need someone to help carry my pack out. Maybe I get a stomach bug and have enough supplies to see me through the worst of it and I can let the family know what's going on and where to pick me up. Maybe the car battery dies and I'm out of reception.... The list goes on #2 you can communicate with SAR. Maybe you got lost off track or have to move locations due to weather. You can update them on your location and condition. Also messaging for help may in some cases be able to get the police or SAR into action quicker if the emergency plb center is not as fast as it should be. Maybe my wife can send a few mates in to keep me comfortable. #3 weather updates #4 as long as my device is turned on my wife can log in to the Garmin app at home and track my current position live! It also send your coordinates with every message. That way if I am truly incapacitated they rescue teams know where to start based off my last message. As a family man this device is my most valuable tool and gives my wife and kids enormous peace of mind.
@@OutdoorsmanDave I got the normal InReach explorer+ as the mini wasn't on the market yet. The InReach mini would be a better option as they are lighter and the battery lasts just as long from all accounts. Besides, it's very slow to text from the InReach device itself as you have to select each character and press enter. That's why I just connect my phone to the unit and do everything via the Garmin app on the phone. Only need the InReach bluetooth to connect to your phone. Garmin obviously caught on to how long it takes to send messages directly from the device and realized that most people use the phone to connect to it anyway - hence they released the mini. You can still do some basic functions on the mini directly but it's more designed to be connected to the phone. If I had the money I'd get a mini in a heartbeat, soley for the weight saving and portability. It's a nice small device that you can put on a clip and attach to your pack.
Bound to have been suggested Dave but the Garmin inReach is a fantastic device. Never be overdue again as you can satellite text from virtually anywhere and let others know what you are up to. The only downside is people can contact you, but only of you choose to turn it on.
@@OutdoorsmanDave I've enjoyed all of it, and the first 2-3 days looked pretty full on with all those ups and downs. Jokes aside, I'm sure it was not easy for your wife wondering what had happened to you when you didn't show up as planned. I'm guessing you were quite concerned, too. I'm sorry to hear it wasn't a happy ending, although one could argue that here you are, sharing the experience with us all. I see there's comments below re: the InReach, and it is so awesome that we have that tech available nowadays. I'd love to hear from you what your key lessons are from this adventure. What would/could you have done differently with the benefit of hindsight?
I have a long history of extended trips. 2 weeks to 5 months. It has been hard on my bride. I'm sorry your girl is worried and you know you will be fine but she doesn't. It goes with the territory. An outdoor lifestyle doesn't always bring peace of mind to those we love. I think it was brave of you to publish this and I thank you.
Words well spoken Man I wish when I retire to hang out with you for a week. Brave or stupid, let’s see how many haters there are. Those that have been following the story asked I revealed what happen so I have. An inreach Garmin would have worked in this situation, my bailed buddy has since purchased one, but sometimes I don’t want to be in touch with the outside world
Good for you Dave. Out there doing it! Beautiful country in the central North Island. I used to do a bit up the Mohaka and heaps in the central and western Kaimanawa! Love it! Cheers Dave 🇳🇿 🥝
@@OutdoorsmanDave mainly hunting. The only hut I used to visit was Waipakahi. I am more of a fly camping guy so normally roaming remote areas like close to the Rangitikei living under nylon
Kia ora, look I have respect for your forage content channel, I follow and support you and there’s room for us both to not get offside. Food as I’m sure you know (like the 6-8kg of salt or the rusty expired tin of stew at Harkness) iis predominantly left because people don’t wish to carry or chopper it out. If it’s some comfort to your obvious concern, I was pushing out an extra day and the tough big days (25-30km) were taking it out of body reserves, so it was like a minor survival situation. As we are both creators, let’s not get offside, but instead support and inspire others to do what you and I love. Nga mihi 🙏
Great video Dave. I have sympathy for your daughter as my wife and daughter have always worried themselves when I go bush. I have been tramping for over 25 years. So on my last trip 2 weeks ago (to Mount Richmond Forest Park) they bought me the Garmin inReach Mini 2. I know what you mean about just communing with nature and leaving the outside world behind. But sending a check in message at the end of each day only takes a minute and gives loved ones peace of mind. It also helps them know that if I do get in trouble I just need to push the SOS button and help is on its way. This provides them with a huge amount of comfort. It is also great for navigation you just set it and forget it and if you go 20 metres off trail it will let you know with a little chirp. Keep on "doing you" Dave the honesty is what keeps me watching.
Hey George, my wife (she’s flattered btw) was doing a video diary to our kids hence saying dad. I’m not discounting an inreach but I do have more camera gear to get, I don’t normally get leave to do multiple days like this but thanks for your recommendation 👍 Which payment plan are you on and why?
@@OutdoorsmanDave Oh that makes sense now 😂 Freedom safety plan. That only allows 10 texts but we didn't use them as the free check ones were all they needed. Also did not send tracking info a that costs extra on this plan. I don't tramp in the winter months so will cancel subscription for a few months. I did make a subtle hint that your lovely wife would buy it for her own place of mind 😉
@@OutdoorsmanDave Yay she'll be happy !!!!!! The inreach is a PLB, you just press the SOS button. But, the thing is you pay a subscription (min $25 pm) so if you already have a Plb then maybe use that for overnighter and for longer tramps i.e 2-4 days then use the in-reach or just pay the monthly sub. You can pause anytime so I guess you could film & tramp 1 month and edit and upload the next or something like that.
Yeah no, there is one more, the aftermath 😱Yes big day, trying to achieve my intentions Ps would a five days in one video highlight summary be something you’d want to see after watching all six separately please?
thanks for posting Dave, i guess loved ones have to expect that a change of plan can alter pick up times, has happened to me on a number of times while out hunting and got home late at least the weather was good
The new understanding now is… If I don’t activate my plb within 24hours of intended exit time, THEN consider calling the police/SAR but before then, I’m extremely capable and can survive overnight. 😊
Quite the serious adventure this, it is very generous to share something so personal, and rare documented glimpse into what being late home is like for whanau. I dread to know what went through my partner head when I pressed my PLB. Such a great series, I look forward to seeing how this ends. Thank you.
@@OutdoorsmanDave Partially dislocated my knee sort of, I have cyst in there locks me knee and popping it back out means sort levering my knee open the process... lot's of pain, slowly walked to the hut, pressed my PLB, I did not want to wake up in the morning for potentially the same pain and it was forecasted for rain, so made use of the clear skies, before I did a dumb... It happened about year or so ago. Since then signed up to gym worked on knee strength with the help of physio, so my knees are for hilarious description less floppy in the same context of weak ankles.
Maybe or I’ll wait for the SpaceX cell coverage development or I’ll hitchhike home or she waits 2-3 days or she increases my life cover and doesn’t call anyone 😂 Well done on your numbers, you might catch A&V yet 😊
From camp to hut the scenes were stunning but the ending isn’t pretty. Ps would a five day in one video summary of the highlights be of interest to you once you’ve watched all six individually?
Been watching this series. Great stuff. You planned some huge days, and almost kept to the plan. Are you considering a Spot Device for next time you do an adventure like this?
Almost. Staying at Harkness instead of pushing onto Tussock late and taking the longer safer route to Oamaru Hut instead of via Otorehinaiti saddle due to now being solo cost me an extra day really. Would a five day summary video of the highlights be of value to you once you’ve watched all six in the series separately please?
@@OutdoorsmanDave I just got an email from "One New Zealand" formally vodafone, from end of next year their customers will have 100% coverage anywhere in NZ for text after a collaboration with SpaceX, with voice and data services to follow soon after. So that's cool. And yes a follow up video would be awesome, a "What went wrong - if anything", "What would you differently - if anything". Planning on having someone meet you is not something I have ever done before. I have a habit of planning short days, and finishing 1 - 2 days early because I get to a planned hut at 1pm and just continue. Also, do you have a PLB? I know you have probably mentioned this in a previous video, but I forget.
Great series Dave. Enjoying the suspense. Yr better half won't let u go down to the dairy by yourself now 😂
Thankyou. It’s not quiiiiiiiiite that bad Warwick. I’m heading off for a long day tramp tomorrow and come out of a remote road location, the new deal is I have to hitchhike back to base, no more waiting to adventurous husband 😂
Hi Dave. Great content. Have hunted a lot of that country. I have a wife and 3 daughters so I now always use a Garmin In reach and check in with them every night once I get to camp. Saves any worry and if things don't go to plan like uncrossable rivers or extending routes, it's no hassle to send a text message. Has a plb function on it to.
Thanks Josh for your perspective. Do you carry a Plb too?
@@OutdoorsmanDave I don't carry a plb Dave. My reason being is that if I am well enough to pull out my plb I am well enough to send a text on the InReach, aside from the InReach already having a plb function. Aside from this there are some benefits
#1 you can communicate with loved ones, not just press a sos button or plb. Couldn't imagine the stress it would cause my family if they just got a call from the police or SAR saying that my plb had been activated and that's it. Maybe I don't need a chopper. I may have twisted an ankle and just need someone to help carry my pack out. Maybe I get a stomach bug and have enough supplies to see me through the worst of it and I can let the family know what's going on and where to pick me up. Maybe the car battery dies and I'm out of reception.... The list goes on
#2 you can communicate with SAR. Maybe you got lost off track or have to move locations due to weather. You can update them on your location and condition. Also messaging for help may in some cases be able to get the police or SAR into action quicker if the emergency plb center is not as fast as it should be. Maybe my wife can send a few mates in to keep me comfortable.
#3 weather updates
#4 as long as my device is turned on my wife can log in to the Garmin app at home and track my current position live! It also send your coordinates with every message. That way if I am truly incapacitated they rescue teams know where to start based off my last message.
As a family man this device is my most valuable tool and gives my wife and kids enormous peace of mind.
You make some very compelling points. I see there are mini, mini 2, & normal, what’s the difference, why did you choose the one you have please?
@@OutdoorsmanDave I got the normal InReach explorer+ as the mini wasn't on the market yet. The InReach mini would be a better option as they are lighter and the battery lasts just as long from all accounts. Besides, it's very slow to text from the InReach device itself as you have to select each character and press enter. That's why I just connect my phone to the unit and do everything via the Garmin app on the phone. Only need the InReach bluetooth to connect to your phone. Garmin obviously caught on to how long it takes to send messages directly from the device and realized that most people use the phone to connect to it anyway - hence they released the mini. You can still do some basic functions on the mini directly but it's more designed to be connected to the phone. If I had the money I'd get a mini in a heartbeat, soley for the weight saving and portability. It's a nice small device that you can put on a clip and attach to your pack.
Bound to have been suggested Dave but the Garmin inReach is a fantastic device. Never be overdue again as you can satellite text from virtually anywhere and let others know what you are up to. The only downside is people can contact you, but only of you choose to turn it on.
My bailout buddy got one straight after and sold his Plb though an inreach actually doesn’t give a bearing. Do you still carry both?
This series is more suspenseful than a typical TV drama! Love it! 😂 Can't wait for the final installment.
Cute & thanks. Yeah I get a bit beaten up by…. Not a happy ending really 😁 Which day did you enjoy the most 1, 2, 3, 4 or 4.5?
@@OutdoorsmanDave I've enjoyed all of it, and the first 2-3 days looked pretty full on with all those ups and downs. Jokes aside, I'm sure it was not easy for your wife wondering what had happened to you when you didn't show up as planned. I'm guessing you were quite concerned, too. I'm sorry to hear it wasn't a happy ending, although one could argue that here you are, sharing the experience with us all. I see there's comments below re: the InReach, and it is so awesome that we have that tech available nowadays. I'd love to hear from you what your key lessons are from this adventure. What would/could you have done differently with the benefit of hindsight?
Ok, thanks for feedback maybe the six video title is “Communication, the key to a good marriage”
I have a long history of extended trips. 2 weeks to 5 months. It has been hard on my bride. I'm sorry your girl is worried and you know you will be fine but she doesn't. It goes with the territory. An outdoor lifestyle doesn't always bring peace of mind to those we love. I think it was brave of you to publish this and I thank you.
Words well spoken Man I wish when I retire to hang out with you for a week. Brave or stupid, let’s see how many haters there are. Those that have been following the story asked I revealed what happen so I have. An inreach Garmin would have worked in this situation, my bailed buddy has since purchased one, but sometimes I don’t want to be in touch with the outside world
@@OutdoorsmanDave Thanks Dave, that's quite a compliment.
Good for you Dave. Out there doing it! Beautiful country in the central North Island. I used to do a bit up the Mohaka and heaps in the central and western Kaimanawa! Love it! Cheers Dave 🇳🇿 🥝
Fishing or hunting? What huts in western area?
@@OutdoorsmanDave mainly hunting. The only hut I used to visit was Waipakahi. I am more of a fly camping guy so normally roaming remote areas like close to the Rangitikei living under nylon
Never hunted though have respect for you off track boys that do,
I am pretty sure the food is left there by people in case of an emergency situation. Not for people to just randomly eat lol.
Kia ora, look I have respect for your forage content channel, I follow and support you and there’s room for us both to not get offside. Food as I’m sure you know (like the 6-8kg of salt or the rusty expired tin of stew at Harkness) iis predominantly left because people don’t wish to carry or chopper it out. If it’s some comfort to your obvious concern, I was pushing out an extra day and the tough big days (25-30km) were taking it out of body reserves, so it was like a minor survival situation. As we are both creators, let’s not get offside, but instead support and inspire others to do what you and I love. Nga mihi 🙏
Great video Dave. I have sympathy for your daughter as my wife and daughter have always worried themselves when I go bush. I have been tramping for over 25 years. So on my last trip 2 weeks ago (to Mount Richmond Forest Park) they bought me the Garmin inReach Mini 2. I know what you mean about just communing with nature and leaving the outside world behind. But sending a check in message at the end of each day only takes a minute and gives loved ones peace of mind. It also helps them know that if I do get in trouble I just need to push the SOS button and help is on its way. This provides them with a huge amount of comfort. It is also great for navigation you just set it and forget it and if you go 20 metres off trail it will let you know with a little chirp. Keep on "doing you" Dave the honesty is what keeps me watching.
Hey George, my wife (she’s flattered btw) was doing a video diary to our kids hence saying dad. I’m not discounting an inreach but I do have more camera gear to get, I don’t normally get leave to do multiple days like this but thanks for your recommendation 👍 Which payment plan are you on and why?
@@OutdoorsmanDave Oh that makes sense now 😂 Freedom safety plan. That only allows 10 texts but we didn't use them as the free check ones were all they needed. Also did not send tracking info a that costs extra on this plan. I don't tramp in the winter months so will cancel subscription for a few months. I did make a subtle hint that your lovely wife would buy it for her own place of mind 😉
My wife said I must tell you that I can buy one whenever I want. Would you carry both Plb and inreach?
@@OutdoorsmanDave Yay she'll be happy !!!!!! The inreach is a PLB, you just press the SOS button. But, the thing is you pay a subscription (min $25 pm) so if you already have a Plb then maybe use that for overnighter and for longer tramps i.e 2-4 days then use the in-reach or just pay the monthly sub. You can pause anytime so I guess you could film & tramp 1 month and edit and upload the next or something like that.
@@GeorgeBeck100 I’m waiting on the developments from Spacex and Starlink, it might do away with an inreach device
I think it's time you got a Garmin InReach so you can keep in touch with your loved 1s at home.
Maybe, I was just looking at all their cool features of a roommate tonight that has a mini 2, quite impressive.
argh the suspense! I thought this would be the last installment. Very good of your wife to share her side of things. Boy you put in some big days!
Yeah no, there is one more, the aftermath 😱Yes big day, trying to achieve my intentions
Ps would a five days in one video highlight summary be something you’d want to see after watching all six separately please?
thanks for posting Dave, i guess loved ones have to expect that a change of plan can alter pick up times, has happened to me on a number of times while out hunting and got home late at least the weather was good
The new understanding now is…
If I don’t activate my plb within 24hours of intended exit time, THEN consider calling the police/SAR but before then, I’m extremely capable and can survive overnight. 😊
Quite the serious adventure this, it is very generous to share something so personal, and rare documented glimpse into what being late home is like for whanau. I dread to know what went through my partner head when I pressed my PLB. Such a great series, I look forward to seeing how this ends.
Thank you.
It’s a glimpse into the fabric of two totally different individuals and what’s happening behind the scenes. Why did you activate your Plb?
@@OutdoorsmanDave Partially dislocated my knee sort of, I have cyst in there locks me knee and popping it back out means sort levering my knee open the process... lot's of pain, slowly walked to the hut, pressed my PLB, I did not want to wake up in the morning for potentially the same pain and it was forecasted for rain, so made use of the clear skies, before I did a dumb... It happened about year or so ago. Since then signed up to gym worked on knee strength with the help of physio, so my knees are for hilarious description less floppy in the same context of weak ankles.
Do you hike with pain killers?
@@OutdoorsmanDave yes.
Im guessing that you wife will be buying you an inreach for your birthday? Looking forward to the final installment.
Maybe or I’ll wait for the SpaceX cell coverage development or I’ll hitchhike home or she waits 2-3 days or she increases my life cover and doesn’t call anyone 😂 Well done on your numbers, you might catch A&V yet 😊
@@OutdoorsmanDave Its good to have options. Numbers are ok. No chance of me catching anything, except maybe a cold??
as Justine Winter just said!... can,t wait for the finale Dave 🤗
From camp to hut the scenes were stunning but the ending isn’t pretty. Ps would a five day in one video summary of the highlights be of interest to you once you’ve watched all six individually?
Been watching this series. Great stuff. You planned some huge days, and almost kept to the plan. Are you considering a Spot Device for next time you do an adventure like this?
Almost. Staying at Harkness instead of pushing onto Tussock late and taking the longer safer route to Oamaru Hut instead of via Otorehinaiti saddle due to now being solo cost me an extra day really. Would a five day summary video of the highlights be of value to you once you’ve watched all six in the series separately please?
@@OutdoorsmanDave I just got an email from "One New Zealand" formally vodafone, from end of next year their customers will have 100% coverage anywhere in NZ for text after a collaboration with SpaceX, with voice and data services to follow soon after. So that's cool.
And yes a follow up video would be awesome, a "What went wrong - if anything", "What would you differently - if anything".
Planning on having someone meet you is not something I have ever done before. I have a habit of planning short days, and finishing 1 - 2 days early because I get to a planned hut at 1pm and just continue. Also, do you have a PLB? I know you have probably mentioned this in a previous video, but I forget.
Yes I carry a Plb. Interesting news about spacex though I’m with spark. Yeah after this it looks like hitchhiking home is my wife’s preference