Solo Wild Camping New Zealand - Brass Monkey Bivvy

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2023
  • Join me for an epic overnight adventure wildcamping next to mountain tarn.
    Heading up onto the stunning Lewis tops, I visit the awesome Brass Monkey Bivvy before finding a spot to camp.
    I experience an absolutely amazing sunset and wake up to another bluebird day. Making my way down into the Lucretia Valley, I visit Lucretia Biv and head out to the Highway via Nina Valley. Hitching a ride to get back to my car.
    If you have any comments, feedback or suggestions feel free to leave them down below.
    My instagram: / backcountrykiwi
    #wildcamping #camping #hiking
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  • @sarahedmonds9416
    @sarahedmonds9416 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    27:03 a minute of pure beauty

  • @rickkearn7100
    @rickkearn7100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    BK, you are one of the luckiest human beings on the planet, to live near such amazing landscapes. NZ has got to be the most beautiful country on earth. Thanks for sharing it with your viewers! Looked like a hurricane up there. Glad you kept your feet on the ground! Cheers.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rick. Definitely very fortunate.
      I'm glad you enjoyed watching mate. Really appreciate it.
      Cheers!

  • @cctrailrunningnz
    @cctrailrunningnz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for showing that route into Lucretia, I’ve wondered how that would look. We are lucky to get to enjoy these wild places eh!

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem. Glad you found it useful, it's a really fun trip. The Lewis Tops are an awesome area.
      Cheers!

  • @ewengillies9826
    @ewengillies9826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't get notification of this one so playing catchup. But well worth the wait as awesome scenery and so well documented. I got a different conotation on Brass Monkey when you put the jacket on mate .. lol. Great vid as always thanks. Bushyboy Oz

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate it Ewen. Videos have been a bit sporadic lately. Too many hobbies and other things going on haha.
      Cheers

  • @stupringle3338
    @stupringle3338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video again, Every time I watch one of your vids it makes me home sick for the south Island

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Stu. It's absolutely beautiful down here.
      I appreciate you watching.
      Cheers

  • @jettonogbanua
    @jettonogbanua ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a long time since i last watch you videos, I remember the very first vid u uploaded, great looking chap!! 👍👍👍 as always, awesome videos!!

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate the support!
      Thanks heaps Jet

  • @AbelandVictoria
    @AbelandVictoria ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid. That camp spot was mint. I wanna get up that way some time. Dirty chocolate pud is pretty good after a big day. The tropical pudding is tasty also maybe even nicer

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Abel. Highly recommend it, the Lewis Tops are awesome.
      Can't go wrong with chocolate pudding 😁.
      Cheers

  • @allye5949
    @allye5949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG the sunset 🙌 OMG when you slipped on the scree slope 😮😬 Absolutely wonderful video. I can see why you moved south to explore that spectacular landscape. Thanks.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ally. I'm loving it here in the South, so many awesome opportunities.
      I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
      Cheers!

  • @tleej26
    @tleej26 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Epic video, the scenery and landscapes were incredible! So happy the wind dropped so you were able to enjoy that amazing spot to camp with a beautiful sunset - so well deserved. Cheers😃🏕

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey TJ!
      Thank you so much. It was a beautiful evening and I'm so glad the wind died down.
      Cheers for watching

  • @GeorgeBeck100
    @GeorgeBeck100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great overnighter. Great seeing you using poles to ease the loading on the legs. Like your little cooker seems to do the job fine. Glad to see you have the Garmin Red Mini (2 ?) just in case. Radix should be sponsoring these videos.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks George. I never used to use poles but I started carrying them to use for my tent and now I love them. Some older folks are a bit surprised when I tell them I use poles haha.
      I really enjoy my alcohol stove especially for shorter trips, it's great.
      I've had my mini (1) for like 4-5 years now, I love it. Being able to let my family know I'm algood is a huge weight off their minds.
      Cheers!

  • @DanielMoulton
    @DanielMoulton ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate your genuine enjoyment of what your doing ,looks like a great trip

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Always super happy when I'm out.
      Cheers

  • @jodyreay733
    @jodyreay733 ปีที่แล้ว

    So awesome!!!

  • @2000heathcliff
    @2000heathcliff ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing trip absolutely gorgeous scenery. A little anxious a couple of times but I’m sure you are super careful. It looks like you are literally on top of the world up there. Thank you for sharing, I love how much you really enjoy being one with nature. Cheers!!

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jeanette!
      I appreciate you watching.
      Cheers

  • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
    @samandkevsoutdooradventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that route across the Lewis Tops to Brass Monkey. Another great video, fantastic viewing.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks heaps guys! Your trip was the inspiration.
      Cheers

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackcountryKiwi It was much better than our first trip there. We went up via the Duchess Stream and then hit white out conditions on the tops. It was a bit of a disaster.

  • @AdamB9866
    @AdamB9866 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @richardthorp33
    @richardthorp33 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely magic! The scenery, the sunset. This was a great video, loved it.

  • @sandicoppins
    @sandicoppins ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony from ABCamp sent me to your channel. So glad he did. I'm a Kiwi too and live in the Waitakere Ranges right on the very edge of protected rain forest. Love your channel

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sandi!
      Thank you for the support!
      I appreciate it.
      Cheers

  • @ReviloNZwalks
    @ReviloNZwalks ปีที่แล้ว

    Just awesome bro. Looked like awesome tops travel, sick campsite and awesome cinematography. Cheers

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks heaps bro. It was a fun trip.
      Cheers!

  • @carrier6517
    @carrier6517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful countryside, great video, just awesome mate !! You should sell t-shirts and jumpers that says " I'm loving it, Backcountry Kiwi " .

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks heaps Carrie!
      Haha i might have too 😁
      Cheers!

  • @ABCampingTony
    @ABCampingTony ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning spot Zeb. Great camp. lol, that belch was worthy of Elf. Tony

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Tony. It was a super awesome trip. I see you've gotten back out again, looking forward to the video.
      Haha cheers

  • @adventureot
    @adventureot ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I really enjoyed it! Have been wanting to get up to Lewis Tarns but now I'm tempted to do the loop. Very inspiring.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
      Definitely recommend it's an awesome area.
      Cheers

  • @robinreid4055
    @robinreid4055 ปีที่แล้ว

    AB Camp said to come check your ch out, glad I did.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate it! Thanks for the support

  • @TheCampingKiwi
    @TheCampingKiwi ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content as usual brother. You looked like you really enjoyed it. What a place to pitch a tent..

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It was a super fun trip. Absolutely amazing spot, it was great.
      Cheers!

  • @deanjonesmultimedia
    @deanjonesmultimedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A fantastic spot by those tarns for an overnighter. That was one awesome sunset. Nice job.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Dean. It sure is an awesome spot. That sunset was one of the best I've experience out on a trip.
      Cheers

  • @georgiaw
    @georgiaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic video! So cool to see your set up, and that sunset!

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Georgia!
      Thanks heaps, it was an awesome trip 😊

  • @notquiteultralight1701
    @notquiteultralight1701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey man! This was incredible!! The work that goes into these videos must be through the roof! Having to navigate a knife edge ridge for a good ways and then hike all the way back to get your camera. That sounds badass! I’m 51 but when I was your age i was backpacking big mountains in the Southern California desert so we had to carry 3 gallons of water up 5-6 thousand feet climbs. 3 gallons was minimum for 3 days. Crazy weight back then! At some point i do want to give the ultralight stuff a go. Hey, i had a question… at 28:55 there was a super bright spot on the mountainside in the frame. What was that? Anyway,, great watch sir!! Thank you gor your hard work!! NQU

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank so much man! It's alot more work thank just hiking but I really enjoy capturing it.
      Your trips sound epic! That's alot of water.
      I want to say that spot on the mountain is a patch of snow but I don't recall seeing any snow but I'd say that is what it is.
      I appreciate you watching and your comment!
      Cheers

  • @OutdoorsmanDave
    @OutdoorsmanDave ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good decision making when you got to the spur, retreating is often physiologically hard. Your extra camera distance efforts wasn’t lost on me 👍 What’s the tripod & front pouch you use please?

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers Dave. It can be tough know you have to retrace your steps but definitely worth it in the long run.
      Thanks, it's worth it for the cool shots 🙂
      The tripod is a benro mini tabletop tripod and the shoulder pouch came with my macpac hesper 40l pack. I don't think they sell them separately unfortunately.

  • @ashavanderburgh5990
    @ashavanderburgh5990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! You give us soooo many ideas! Thank you 🙏

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks heaps Asha! Hope you guys are well.
      Cheers!

  • @peasant1381
    @peasant1381 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking video mate, brilliant scenery.

  • @BennyHarry
    @BennyHarry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another brilliant video! Great work and really enjoyable!

  • @idzardkruizinga
    @idzardkruizinga ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous scenery!

  • @jonnyhell5326
    @jonnyhell5326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another great vid!....cheers

  • @uchuzero7
    @uchuzero7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate I like your videos. if you using the drone it’s getting more better.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. I don't have a drone right now. Too much hassle haha.
      Glad you like them!
      Cheers

  • @jthomas332
    @jthomas332 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an enjoyable watch, great video! Can I ask a couple of questions; was there a trail of sorts to follow down that spur you took (2nd one) at the head of Lucretia? And where did you park at the trailhead (the one tucked away just after the pass?). The St James Walkway carpark by the tarn is notorious for break-ins - that would make me nervous to leave a car there.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi J!
      There was a few cairns marking the route. And there has been a bit of a track cleared down to lucretia biv. I parked at the st James walkway carpark. I was half expecting to come back to a broken in car haha. There was a few cars in the carpark so I figured it was safe enough. I just made sure there was nothing left in my car.
      Hope that helps.
      Cheers

  • @julietfitzpatrick6420
    @julietfitzpatrick6420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a nice ridge line. Just wondering what shoes you are wearing? Look comfy as.

    • @BackcountryKiwi
      @BackcountryKiwi  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This was such a memorable trip for me. I remember driving home wanting more. I am wearing Altra lone peaks!
      Cheers