I am in the UK. I m 70 year old and housebound with multiple disabilities. I haven't been out in years. I live on my own. To get to the point....both you and Susie are my way outside. Both of you are excellent commentators. Look around next time you are on an adventure. I'm with you!! Your channel is amazing and the ONLY one I watch. Keep it up...don't change 👍
I too have health issues--mainly chronic fatigue--that keep me from doing the backpacking and camping I would love to be doing. And, I too watch backpacking and camping videos on TH-cam in an effort to fill like I've been outdoors. The videos really do help. David and Tonya, and others who do the same, it's nice knowing y'all are, in a sense, there with me. I wish you the very best. And thanks to all the backpackers who take cameras with them, do the editing and then posting on TH-cam. You folks keep me, and perhaps others like me, sane. Thank you so much!!!!!!
When hiking at higher altitudes, and you find you are having a more difficult time breathing than years before, stop and rest; don't push it. We lived in Lander, Wyoming, right at the base of the Wind River Range, for years and loved hiking in the Mountains. My wife and I worked at the local hospital, and I hate to think of how many "flatlanders" (as we called them) coming to visit from sea level, ended up with symptoms of anoxia, due to inadequate blood hemoglobin and red blood cell levels. Some even had to be hospitalized with pulmonary edema and some of them actually died before they could be brought down to a lower altitude. This was in the 80s, when we were in our 40s. Now we are in our mid-seventies and living in southeastern Wyoming. We love it here, but our mountain hiking days are definitely over. Hope you two have a wonderful trip and come on back to Wyoming sometime, 'cause we'd love to have ya!
A cautionary warning about atitude sickness. Thank You .I worked in Nursing in a big city that had a hyperbaric chamber, that can treat the pulmonary edema.and the “bends” and other conditions. I have seen videos about rescue teams for mountain climbers who collapse @ high altitudes. they carry a portable hyperbaric chamber..a plastic cocoon that can be inflated to provide the 14 psi of sea level immediately, then the climber can be safely transported down the mountain to a hospital. It saves lives.
Wow, it is scary & something to remember. Can this happen even while driving up the mountains too? I live in Florida & was wondering; as I want to visit my nieces in Montana.
Thank You! I lived in Woodland Park and this took me back! I’m in my 70’s and broke my back a couple of years ago and can’t cross country hike anymore but you took back to where I could feel the rain on the wind and smell my beloved Pike Forest, oh and the Aberts squirrel complaining of your trespass…Priceless!!
Our two sons grew up and flew the coop so to speak. It only took about six months, and we couldn't help but notice that we suddenly had large quantities of extra money amassed, when we put two and two together, and realized that raising children cost us a small fortune. We were too busy raising the boys to notice that. Yesterday all was quiet at home with the only noise being the wall clock ticking off seconds. It dawned on me that I missed the din from a house full of our sons and their friends running around. Who would have thought that was going to happen. We took the boys on many camping trips which were the best of times ever.
You kick the kids out...good thing you reviewed all the camping gear...probably gave your kids a tent and a sleeping bag...and dropped them off at the nearest bush...cheers boys cheers...me and Suzie are goin cruising...
@@jerrymartin8997 Hey Jerry, the boys had their own tent when we went camping so my sweetie pie and I could have a smidgen of privacy. They even loved to sleep in the tent from time to time at home in the back yard. The boys are 49 and 52 now and how I wish we could turn back time and do it all over again. Both boys wound up being very bush savvy and feel right at home when in the outdoors. The wife and I do a lot of camping at Bed and Breakfast sites in our old age along with the occasional Quality Inn. Yes, we are really roughing it in our old age. Ha, Ha, Ha.
I lived in Colorado half my life. We went camping in RMNP at a campground 22 years ago. It stormed so hard everyone left except us. We were in a tiny tent with a dog and a 2 yr old. The sounds the thunder made rolling through the valleys is something I will never forget. Truly amazing! And the 2 year old slept through it 👍🏻 I love the great sand dunes💜
Colorado is my favourite place on earth, lived just outside of Boulder. I’m from the UK. I had a friend that worked for the Humane Society and she taught me about what to look out for ie rattlesnakes and mountain lions etc. I was out riding one day when a young rattlesnake frightened my horse, that was scary. I used to love watching the thunder and lightning storms over the mountains from my house. Amazing.
Luke👍👍 Nice rainy chilly night on the mountain. Being just west of the springs(Colorado Springs)there is a ton of stuff to see and do there. No matter where you go in the Rockies, it's gonna be sweet. Those afternoon, evening storms can certainly sneak up on you especially at higher altitudes. Tarp and tent was a good simple set up for the overnighter, all you needed. Now awaiting the next episode to see where you're headed. Thanks for the adventure.
I stay at 11000ft around Pikes Peak ...the storm around 2pm or 3pm sometimes has hail ...the plane you hear afterwards are planes that look for hot spots from lighting strikes ...they tell remote firefighters the locations before it gets out of control ...im surprised you didn't run across the line of trees that points at Pikes Peak for the Native Americans ...so much more in this area ...glad you had fun ...safe travels
i have the exact garmin instinct. it have a thermometer sensor, if you press the abc (bottom left) button. what you see is a weather widget, pulled from the app from your phone. it will be acurate if you take it off around 30 mins, to let it cool down after touching our skin. great video as always, cheers my friend!
Lived in CO. for 5 yrs..camped out..hiked many times. Beautiful country. Rain , snow, cold. windy, loved it all. Mountain lions are common so need to be alert
'Yes' to Jacob. After multiple summers of dry, fire-ban, choking, eye burning, smoke-filled skies here in high mountain Colorado, these kinds of rains has been WONDERFUL this year!
Yes the Weather in Colorado, you never know what you are going to get. I moved to Colorado 8 Years ago, I live in a small Town called Castle Rock. I just came across your channel and absolutely enjoy watching you and Suzie. I love the no Bull conversation and the honest review of Products. Amazing and Thank you
Hello my friend my wife and I have been following you and your wife for awhile now and We love these rain on tent episode’s. My wife and I sleep to this rain on tent sound every night. We love it. Thanks for always doing such a great job sharing your adventures with us, we drive truck for a living and don’t get to get out and camp very often. We so look forward to your weekly adventures and appreciate the videos you share with us. Please be safe and keep up the awesome outings. Big fans,James & Charlotte.
Another thought for when your are in a no service area. Maybe invest in a gmrs radio for your vehicles and a couple of portables. You can get some of them with a 50 watt output which would be plenty for you and Suzie to stay in touch in a situation like this. Stay safe
Here in the UK we had Thunderstorms, sadly where i live we missed every single Thunderstorm, and as a lover of thunderstorms was such a pleasure to watch your video and hear the heavy rain and Thunderclaps, Thank you .
Come to Colorado near the end of July, and you'll probably get to experience Thor and all his thunderous fury at its best. In my little house, you can hear the thunder 15 to 25 miles away. You can see the lightening that far away as well. It'll get louder and louder as it approaches, then the night sky will light up like day with the lightning, the rain will come down like rifle fire, and the yard will flood in minutes. You get up to watch, because the night is so bright, then the booms will start to quiet, the rain will slow, the night will darken, and within a half hour or 45 minutes it'll all have passed. You know why people had thunder gods, because the power is so intense and beautiful. The heat of the Colorado plains mixing with the mountains cold, wetter air to make these monster storms.
When I was living in Colorado, where I was raised, I stayed away from wilderness and primitive areas because they were over run with people. My brother and I would head into the national forest and not see anyone for a week or more. One time we were in the southwest corner of North Park, out in the middle of the sagebrush. Coyotes started to announce their presence. Sounded like four family groups all around us. Sure were noisy.
Thanks Luke! You never fail to take me back to my youth when I could and would just pack up and go exploring! I remember one early morning when a huge bobcat came up to the edge of my camp just as first light was breaking over the ridge behind my tent. He prowled around the edge of my camp with ears straight up and walking as if on eggshells. . . After a few tense moments on my part he eased out and away and vanished. . .It was the right decision for both of us!
The entire video I waited to see if you would point something out. When you mentioned the area may have been logged along with the TP and fire pit took care of it. Anytime I've ever been some place where I doubt anyone has been on the same path I took I catch myself stopping to look for something. Caught a meteor shower in the middle of nowhere in the 70s in Colorado, one of the most memorable things I have ever seen. They came down like rain in the total darkness.
Had my kids young and one is a Marine and the other owns her own business so like yours, they are independent. I wont get into parenting but I cant imagine having to still house and financially support my kids when they should be doing it themselves. Congratulations on the Empty Nest Brother, you earned it!
I'm listening to this video while painting the walls in my son's bedroom 🙂 It's kinda like listening to a friend's awesome adventures 😁 Makes this boring paint job a lot easier.
story from long ago in New Mexico,,,,,,,When I was a senior in high school I played for the Hobbs Eagles, (1962) Hobbs is 3,662 feet elevation, the state tournament was in Albuquerque 5,312 feet elevation which is about a hundred feet higher than Denver, We were known for running a full court press the entire game, you being out of breath reminded me of the past. We did our full court press the entire first game of the tournament. I couldn't breath, my legs were gone an I couldn't get any air. ---- We won every game we played that year scoring 90 to 100 points a game, the bad part of the story,,,,,,,We went to the State Tournament and lost the first game..we blamed it on the thin air. What I am trying to say is your videos are so easy to watch, educational, fun, inspiring and your values come out in every one, but hidden in them are a little bit of us I find in each one and I am so thankfull for that. You end each one with the word honor, so hard to find.........
I would like to hear that rain hitting the tarp for hours! Maybe you can make a black screen loop with that rain maybe for like 8 hours, I would listen every night!
I just love tarps, so many various configurations, so much flexibility, and so light to carry, large area to move around under and great airflow. Kentucky
One thing...Here he is, in a remote area...where are the various animals that live in that area?...Ya know-like mountain lions, bears, snakes, etc....does he even bother to carry a weapon?
I would like to say that I appreciate your commitment to the video. I know most people don't stop to think about it, but I know everytime there is a shot of you walking to or away from the camera, it means you can to walk there first to place the camera or walk back to grab the camera. So while walking with gear on your back. Continually doing that is a chore sometimes lol. So kudos to you for that sir!
Another great video Luke. You always do such a great job setting up the shots. Always adding miles to your hikes. So glad I reconnected with your channel. It's a great motivator for me to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Safe travels...
Colorado is my favourite place on Earth. I’m from the UK but lived just out of Boulder for several years. Loved my time there and the amazing scenery and people.
You are in fact carrying out a health and safety risk assessment, identifying the risks and putting mitigation measures in place. Am enjoying your videos, thanks.
Your video brings up a great point and a vital skill. Could you do an instructional video on the use of gps to track your route and establish waypoints. I think alot of people would find this very useful
I lived in Colorado, Boulder area. Some of the thunder lightening storms I witnessed were incredible to watch, mesmerising in fact. I live in Uk 🇬🇧 nothing here in storms to match.
This was quite relaxing Luke & I’m enjoying learning outdoor survival skills & gear to use from you & your lovely Suzy ⛰🏕🌲⛈🐿☕️ Does Suzy worry a lot when you are out like this in a rain ⛈ or snowstorm ❄️ ❓ I bet she slept well listening to the rain on the warm-&-dry inside Van roof.
Cool to see you in my neck of the woods. And yes, Colorado has been experiencing a lot of thunderstorm in July and August this year. Thunderstorms in the mountains aren't so unusual here, but they seemed to have been more frequent and a bit more severe. But Colorado is very arid here, and drought is always a concern, so it's been a really a good thing.
Your lightweight setup worked quite well...except for the Swagman being a bit cold for the altitude and ambient temperature. I REALLY LIKED this one because it wasn't a 'gear test' with you settled in elsewhere to check on things once in a while.
It's worth the effort to head even farther west, PCT, Yosemite, kings canyon, sequoia, Olympic, Mt. Rainier, Yellowstone, all are awesome and amazing. Be prepared for big game though, Big bear, Bison, Wolf, Elk, Mt. Lion, are all common in spots. Camping on the Glacier on Mt. Rainier, hoping crevasse, traversing ice flows and watching the stars above 10k are transforming!
I've lived my entire life hunting and guiding in the southwest. Water is precious. Most of us do not hike miles from a known water source and use what we have for coffee. especially considering coffee is a diuretic.
That’s one of my favorite set ups, can’t beat good air flow, good views, and bug protection. You should check out the DD Hammocks A frame mesh tent. Similar to the one in the video, but it has a massive side entrance. Super convenient.
I see these videos by young single ladies van or truck camping alone and as a great grandpa that scares the hell out of me. I pray they either have two large dogs or four guns in different places for quick access. I thought about Susie being back at the van alone but you did say she can do anything so that gave me some peace of mind. Stay safe please
You filmed this so close to my house! You got really lucky coming this summer, we haven't had this much thunder weather in a longtime. It's been great to be out in other than all those extra mosquitos and black flies this year.
I've never camped in my life, but always wanted to. Recently came across your videos and they're making me want to go out and buy everything, but I wouldn't know where to start. From one Luke to another.. keep up the cool vids!
Tent, sleeping bag, a good air mattress and an inflatable pillow. Now you're set to sleep. Basic metal cook set, fork, spoon and a good knife for eating, not processing wood. A water bottle, metal cup and a stove. Now you can eat. Flashlight (head lamp is best), small folding chair, lamp you can hang from a tree, a good knife and fire starting gear, and a good backpack to hold all of it and more. Add some food and go out and spend 1 night under the stars. Don't go out and buy all the gadgets and cool looking stuff you see. You will just end up wasting your money. What I listed is the basics, and a few extras. Things not to go cheap on is the tent, air mattress, and sleeping bag and knife (not the eating knife). The rest can be budget items. I've been camping and backpacking for 45 years, and I have purchased a truck load of cool stuff, that I never use. Hope this helps get you started.
It's one thing to do a solo wander using nav skills where if you make an error you can correct. But when leading a group I want to be spot on with knowing my location and where we are going to avoid a retrack. At times one is not perfectly certain while out in a new place. The land marks might fool one to thinking one is on the right track. Nav without GPS makes it more rigorous! It's really satisfying getting it right though.
Around 2 to 4 pm was when the rain or snow came down in hatchers pass in Alaska almost every day in the fall and winter months. So for it to be raining hard around 2:30 in the Colorado mountain is about right for me.
Video brought me back to my Infantry days. Always carried a tarp, no matter if it looked like rain or not, always trenched the high side. Love the content...Stay Safe out there.
I hiked the great divide about 8 years ago. Two weeks on the trail. I got to Colorado two weeks before to acclimate before the hike. I stayed with a friend who lived in Clear Creek County at just over 10,000 ft. and day hiked every day. I was huffing and puffing as well. Headaches. Fingertips were numb. Hiked to St. Mary's Glacier a couple of times. It took two weeks and some local remedies for me to acclimate to the altitude. I feel ya.
Man that storm was a doozy! Luke I admire your courage to go the extra mile on adventure. But you keep it real, no matter how much you know you take nothing for granted and most importantly you stay alive and alert to your surroundings, nature, dangers etc. You stay smart like in this one, hunker down, stay dry, hydrate etc. I agree the sense of excitement somewhere new is nice, for me I get overwhelmed with the sense of fear, trepidation and risk and so don’t really do overnights. That said I don’t let it keep me away, I spend the time I want in nature by the day. ;-). I think your navigation skills are awesome, it is so easy to feel turned around in a forest especially in a storm. All trees look the same. ATVB.
Love this one Luke but after having lightning strike a pole next to the truck while driving then getting hit by a feeder trying to fix a tarp during a storm that was fun NOT then had a strike hit two trees and my phone line I now enjoy the storms from inside my home. I think I'm a lightning rod stay safe brother and give Susie a hug for me.
I think this is my second time being so afraid for you. I had my earphones in and was writing an email when I notice your breathing was a little off. I stopped what I was doing and started the video over (I do that all the time when multitasking). The only other time I was afraid for you was when you were walking a very long trail at night. It was pitched black and you were walking back to your truck. You and Susie have nerves of steel and I admire you both. Thanks so much for putting this video together. My heart was a little elevated watching.
Great video! The altitude will definitely catch ya breath. PNF is so beautiful. Live in this area. Just have to note: had some rain, so “should” be ok to have a fire. When you also talked about the guide & that wild mushroom “should” be ok to eat. A spark from a fire has started forest fires (Hayman) before. Be sure to double check with local Forest service on current fire stages. Hope you got your breath back-lol. Hope you enjoyed Great Sand Dunes & National Park. Crazy how that is just out of no where’s!!! Safe travels for you & Susie !!
Having your sidearm more conveniently accessible would be better in the event you need to use it. The few seconds getting into that front pouch could be very valuable. Plus, you would still have to get it out of the holster as well. Mountain lions can be on someone before they even know it. They can stalk you and you'll never know they were there. Drinking coffee at altitude doesn't help with the effects. Drinking more water than usual helps
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I am in the UK. I m 70 year old and housebound with multiple disabilities. I haven't been out in years. I live on my own. To get to the point....both you and Susie are my way outside. Both of you are excellent commentators. Look around next time you are on an adventure. I'm with you!! Your channel is amazing and the ONLY one I watch. Keep it up...don't change 👍
David, I am 50 with multiple health issues. These videos are my adventures too. God bless you
I too have health issues--mainly chronic fatigue--that keep me from doing the backpacking and camping I would love to be doing. And, I too watch backpacking and camping videos on TH-cam in an effort to fill like I've been outdoors. The videos really do help. David and Tonya, and others who do the same, it's nice knowing y'all are, in a sense, there with me. I wish you the very best. And thanks to all the backpackers who take cameras with them, do the editing and then posting on TH-cam. You folks keep me, and perhaps others like me, sane. Thank you so much!!!!!!
Atleast you get entertained by watching .that's good am happy for you
@@deegraham5641 may God give you your health back aameen
Awe God bless all of you 🙏
When hiking at higher altitudes, and you find you are having a more difficult time breathing than years before, stop and rest; don't push it. We lived in Lander, Wyoming, right at the base of the Wind River Range, for years and loved hiking in the Mountains. My wife and I worked at the local hospital, and I hate to think of how many "flatlanders" (as we called them) coming to visit from sea level, ended up with symptoms of anoxia, due to inadequate blood hemoglobin and red blood cell levels. Some even had to be hospitalized with pulmonary edema and some of them actually died before they could be brought down to a lower altitude. This was in the 80s, when we were in our 40s. Now we are in our mid-seventies and living in southeastern Wyoming. We love it here, but our mountain hiking days are definitely over. Hope you two have a wonderful trip and come on back to Wyoming sometime, 'cause we'd love to have ya!
It's not the flatlanders fault, we highlanders have a bigger lung capacity. Love the mountains, we r a tough breed indeed!
A cautionary warning about atitude sickness. Thank You .I worked in Nursing in a big city that had a hyperbaric chamber, that can treat the pulmonary edema.and the “bends” and other conditions. I have seen videos about rescue teams for mountain climbers who collapse @ high altitudes. they carry a portable hyperbaric chamber..a plastic cocoon that can be inflated to provide the 14 psi of sea level immediately, then the climber can be safely transported down the mountain to a hospital. It saves lives.
Wow, it is scary & something to remember. Can this happen even while driving up the mountains too? I live in Florida & was wondering; as I want to visit my nieces in Montana.
The worse the storm the happier you are. Love it!
I love camping under s tarp during a heavy rainstorm, it’s invigorating as well as exciting. Jesse Harris.
Thank you for not destroying the forest every time you camp. I really enjoy watching you and listening to your stories. Thank you :)
Thank You! I lived in Woodland Park and this took me back! I’m in my 70’s and broke my back a couple of years ago and can’t cross country hike anymore but you took back to where I could feel the rain on the wind and smell my beloved Pike Forest, oh and the Aberts squirrel complaining of your trespass…Priceless!!
Hav been to woodland park many times stockin books at W.!!!!
How is your back, I received a compression fracture on my t12 in November 2021 ,
Our two sons grew up and flew the coop so to speak. It only took about six months, and we couldn't help but notice that we suddenly had large quantities of extra money amassed, when we put two and two together, and realized that raising children cost us a small fortune. We were too busy raising the boys to notice that. Yesterday all was quiet at home with the only noise being the wall clock ticking off seconds. It dawned on me that I missed the din from a house full of our sons and their friends running around. Who would have thought that was going to happen. We took the boys on many camping trips which were the best of times ever.
Don’t worry, when they have children and realize how much everything costs, they will be back, often 😁
Ha...I thought you were going to say "large quantities of food". Enjoy...the grandkids will come and give you endless noise of happiness.
Don't worry , they will be back , to live probably and bring more with them ....enjoy this while you can ...😉😉😂😂😂
You kick the kids out...good thing you reviewed all the camping gear...probably gave your kids a tent and a sleeping bag...and dropped them off at the nearest bush...cheers boys cheers...me and Suzie are goin cruising...
@@jerrymartin8997 Hey Jerry, the boys had their own tent when we went camping so my sweetie pie and I could have a smidgen of privacy. They even loved to sleep in the tent from time to time at home in the back yard. The boys are 49 and 52 now and how I wish we could turn back time and do it all over again. Both boys wound up being very bush savvy and feel right at home when in the outdoors. The wife and I do a lot of camping at Bed and Breakfast sites in our old age along with the occasional Quality Inn. Yes, we are really roughing it in our old age. Ha, Ha, Ha.
I lived in Colorado half my life. We went camping in RMNP at a campground 22 years ago. It stormed so hard everyone left except us. We were in a tiny tent with a dog and a 2 yr old. The sounds the thunder made rolling through the valleys is something I will never forget. Truly amazing! And the 2 year old slept through it 👍🏻
I love the great sand dunes💜
Love a camping trip in storms and rain.
I just love your rainy videos
Being in storms gives life texture.
Colorado is my favourite place on earth, lived just outside of Boulder. I’m from the UK. I had a friend that worked for the Humane Society and she taught me about what to look out for ie rattlesnakes and mountain lions etc. I was out riding one day when a young rattlesnake frightened my horse, that was scary. I used to love watching the thunder and lightning storms over the mountains from my house. Amazing.
Luke👍👍 Nice rainy chilly night on the mountain. Being just west of the springs(Colorado Springs)there is a ton of stuff to see and do there. No matter where you go in the Rockies, it's gonna be sweet. Those afternoon, evening storms can certainly sneak up on you especially at higher altitudes. Tarp and tent was a good simple set up for the overnighter, all you needed. Now awaiting the next episode to see where you're headed. Thanks for the adventure.
i love this the sounds the rain i wish i could do this.
Really ike your off the chart calm, knowledgeable, outdoor savvy. and adventuresome spirit Lucas.
I stay at 11000ft around Pikes Peak ...the storm around 2pm or 3pm sometimes has hail ...the plane you hear afterwards are planes that look for hot spots from lighting strikes ...they tell remote firefighters the locations before it gets out of control ...im surprised you didn't run across the line of trees that points at Pikes Peak for the Native Americans ...so much more in this area ...glad you had fun ...safe travels
You make this all look so easy, but I know it takes a lot preparation and planning. Great job. Thanks for the quality camping video.
thank you Luke. your camps/ hikes are my only way out. thank you so much.
i have the exact garmin instinct. it have a thermometer sensor, if you press the abc (bottom left) button.
what you see is a weather widget, pulled from the app from your phone. it will be acurate if you take it off around 30 mins, to let it cool down after touching our skin.
great video as always, cheers my friend!
Lived in CO. for 5 yrs..camped out..hiked many times. Beautiful country. Rain , snow, cold. windy, loved it all. Mountain lions are common so need to be alert
'Yes' to Jacob. After multiple summers of dry, fire-ban, choking, eye burning, smoke-filled skies here in high mountain Colorado, these kinds of rains has been WONDERFUL this year!
Hi Luke , Great to hear that you , Suzie and the Kids are all well , have a great trip my Friend , Strength , Honour and Respect from England .👍
Yes the Weather in Colorado, you never know what you are going to get. I moved to Colorado 8 Years ago, I live in a small Town called Castle Rock. I just came across your channel and absolutely enjoy watching you and Suzie. I love the no Bull conversation and the honest review of Products. Amazing and Thank you
The thunder is awesome. Love storms in the woods.
As you know it echos around in there. I found that if it is loud on the videos then it's really loud in person! It is awesome!
The sounds of the storm where awesome, glad you and Susie had a blast
Hello my friend my wife and I have been following you and your wife for awhile now and We love these rain on tent episode’s. My wife and I sleep to this rain on tent sound every night. We love it. Thanks for always doing such a great job sharing your adventures with us, we drive truck for a living and don’t get to get out and camp very often. We so look forward to your weekly adventures and appreciate the videos you share with us. Please be safe and keep up the awesome outings.
Big fans,James & Charlotte.
Another thought for when your are in a no service area. Maybe invest in a gmrs radio for your vehicles and a couple of portables. You can get some of them with a 50 watt output which would be plenty for you and Suzie to stay in touch in a situation like this. Stay safe
We camped in some scary places.near some huge power lines,one night,it was tornado warnings,or high winds all night,or attacked by ants.
Here in the UK we had Thunderstorms, sadly where i live we missed every single Thunderstorm, and as a lover of thunderstorms was such a pleasure to watch your video and hear the heavy rain and Thunderclaps, Thank you .
I was the same - weather warnings for 3 days and yet in my area, nothing! :-(
LOVED this video for the storm, glad you were safe though Luke!
Come to Colorado near the end of July, and you'll probably get to experience Thor and all his thunderous fury at its best. In my little house, you can hear the thunder 15 to 25 miles away. You can see the lightening that far away as well. It'll get louder and louder as it approaches, then the night sky will light up like day with the lightning, the rain will come down like rifle fire, and the yard will flood in minutes. You get up to watch, because the night is so bright, then the booms will start to quiet, the rain will slow, the night will darken, and within a half hour or 45 minutes it'll all have passed. You know why people had thunder gods, because the power is so intense and beautiful. The heat of the Colorado plains mixing with the mountains cold, wetter air to make these monster storms.
Colorado native here! Cheers! The Pike National Forest is my favorite. Specifically, the Wigwam trailhead area.
When I was living in Colorado, where I was raised, I stayed away from wilderness and primitive areas because they were over run with people. My brother and I would head into the national forest and not see anyone for a week or more. One time we were in the southwest corner of North Park, out in the middle of the sagebrush. Coyotes started to announce their presence. Sounded like four family groups all around us. Sure were noisy.
Thanks Luke! You never fail to take me back to my youth when I could and would just pack up and go exploring!
I remember one early morning when a huge bobcat came up to the edge of my camp just as first light was breaking over the ridge behind my tent. He prowled around the edge of my camp with ears straight up and walking as if on eggshells. . .
After a few tense moments on my part he eased out and away and vanished. . .It was the right decision for both of us!
There is no right way, there is no wrong way, and there is no highway!! Love it!!
Really enjoyed this episode, magnificent rain and storms.
The entire video I waited to see if you would point something out. When you mentioned the area may have been logged along with the TP and fire pit took care of it. Anytime I've ever been some place where I doubt anyone has been on the same path I took I catch myself stopping to look for something. Caught a meteor shower in the middle of nowhere in the 70s in Colorado, one of the most memorable things I have ever seen. They came down like rain in the total darkness.
Had my kids young and one is a Marine and the other owns her own business so like yours, they are independent. I wont get into parenting but I cant imagine having to still house and financially support my kids when they should be doing it themselves. Congratulations on the Empty Nest Brother, you earned it!
Thank you for the lightning and thunderstorm experience 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦
I'm listening to this video while painting the walls in my son's bedroom 🙂 It's kinda like listening to a friend's awesome adventures 😁 Makes this boring paint job a lot easier.
story from long ago in New Mexico,,,,,,,When I was a senior in high school I played for the Hobbs Eagles, (1962) Hobbs is 3,662 feet elevation, the state tournament was in Albuquerque 5,312 feet elevation which is about a hundred feet higher than Denver, We were known for running a full court press the entire game, you being out of breath reminded me of the past. We did our full court press the entire first game of the tournament. I couldn't breath, my legs were gone an I couldn't get any air. ---- We won every game we played that year scoring 90 to 100 points a game, the bad part of the story,,,,,,,We went to the State Tournament and lost the first game..we blamed it on the thin air. What I am trying to say is your videos are so easy to watch, educational, fun, inspiring and your values come out in every one, but hidden in them are a little bit of us I find in each one and I am so thankfull for that. You end each one with the word honor, so hard to find.........
I would like to hear that rain hitting the tarp for hours! Maybe you can make a black screen loop with that rain maybe for like 8 hours, I would listen every night!
I just love tarps, so many various configurations, so much flexibility, and so light to carry, large area to move around under and great airflow. Kentucky
This is is great camp out I love the rain sound on the tarp
What a beautiful location. It would be nice to camp in this kind of lovely setting. That is a very nice camp set up. Just beautiful Forrest. Nice
One thing...Here he is, in a remote area...where are the various animals that live in that area?...Ya know-like mountain lions, bears, snakes, etc....does he even bother to carry a weapon?
@@curbozerboomer1773 Yes, he does, and you would know this if you had watched the video.
I would like to say that I appreciate your commitment to the video. I know most people don't stop to think about it, but I know everytime there is a shot of you walking to or away from the camera, it means you can to walk there first to place the camera or walk back to grab the camera. So while walking with gear on your back. Continually doing that is a chore sometimes lol. So kudos to you for that sir!
Living vicariously through your TH-cam channel right now 👍😊
Hi Luke I love your channel been a fan for a long time. Please do not stop.
It was interesting seeing you go in the woods and the rain was pretty much all day and night I enjoyed watching thanks bro for sharing
Fireman 🔥🔥🔥
I really enjoyed this stormy over night adventure from the comfort of my living room. You really know how to make the most of that weather.
Another great video Luke. You always do such a great job setting up the shots. Always adding miles to your hikes. So glad I reconnected with your channel. It's a great motivator for me to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Safe travels...
The sound of that rain I would be fast asleep.
I thank God for you everyday ! Thank God you with your infinite knowledge set that viewer straight! The world needs a God like you !
DITTO on learning Land Navigation! Not only is it an important safety skill but it's fun and opens up the wilderness, hiking, and camping experience!
Colorado is my favourite place on Earth. I’m from the UK but lived just out of Boulder for several years. Loved my time there and the amazing scenery and people.
You are in fact carrying out a health and safety risk assessment, identifying the risks and putting mitigation measures in place. Am enjoying your videos, thanks.
Every time I watch your videos it’s raining or thundering. Come to AZ we could use some rain 🌧 😃 great video!
You're living the dream life Luke, great video.
My best wishes from Greece
Your video brings up a great point and a vital skill. Could you do an instructional video on the use of gps to track your route and establish waypoints. I think alot of people would find this very useful
Yes, that would be nice & a good video 🧭 suggestion for a Luke ‼️👍👍
Navigational skills, navigational skills, navigational skills. This cannot be stressed enough.
(Amazing episode)
I lived in Colorado, Boulder area. Some of the thunder lightening storms I witnessed were incredible to watch, mesmerising in fact. I live in Uk 🇬🇧 nothing here in storms to match.
Awesome camping, I so enjoyed the trip, what a nice way to go to sleep to night. Thanks for your time an for sharing 😊
LOVE THE SNOWFLAKE SLAM!!!
This was quite relaxing Luke & I’m enjoying learning outdoor survival skills & gear to use from you & your lovely Suzy ⛰🏕🌲⛈🐿☕️
Does Suzy worry a lot when you are out like this in a rain ⛈ or snowstorm ❄️ ❓ I bet she slept well listening to the rain on the warm-&-dry inside Van roof.
So fun hiking and camping with you virtually!
Cool to see you in my neck of the woods. And yes, Colorado has been experiencing a lot of thunderstorm in July and August this year. Thunderstorms in the mountains aren't so unusual here, but they seemed to have been more frequent and a bit more severe. But Colorado is very arid here, and drought is always a concern, so it's been a really a good thing.
Yep we’ve had 8” in the last couple months, it’s a lot more humid than typical .
Your lightweight setup worked quite well...except for the Swagman being a bit cold for the altitude and ambient temperature. I REALLY LIKED this one because it wasn't a 'gear test' with you settled in elsewhere to check on things once in a while.
I love Colorado! My daughter was born in Ft. Collins. I used to live in Pine, Baily, Evergreen area... It was Awesome!!!
I hav lived in all those areas too now i live down south in moutaineous area!!! And add Conifer as well !!!
@@coloradopackratprepper Conifer was an awesome little town too!
It's worth the effort to head even farther west, PCT, Yosemite, kings canyon, sequoia, Olympic, Mt. Rainier, Yellowstone, all are awesome and amazing. Be prepared for big game though, Big bear, Bison, Wolf, Elk, Mt. Lion, are all common in spots. Camping on the Glacier on Mt. Rainier, hoping crevasse, traversing ice flows and watching the stars above 10k are transforming!
I just want to say I really enjoy your video's and your honesty on the products you review. Thank you.
enjoyed the video. your self protection is good I also carry bear spray. You make setting up a tarp look so easy.
I've lived my entire life hunting and guiding in the southwest. Water is precious. Most of us do not hike miles from a known water source and use what we have for coffee. especially considering coffee is a diuretic.
Another great adventure in the mountains! Thanks for sharing, Luke. Strength and honor! 👍
That’s one of my favorite set ups, can’t beat good air flow, good views, and bug protection. You should check out the DD Hammocks A frame mesh tent. Similar to the one in the video, but it has a massive side entrance. Super convenient.
I see these videos by young single ladies van or truck camping alone and as a great grandpa that scares the hell out of me. I pray they either have two large dogs or four guns in different places for quick access. I thought about Susie being back at the van alone but you did say she can do anything so that gave me some peace of mind. Stay safe please
Hay Luke keep it up, you and Susie inspire me so much.
I like a plow-point/shovel type tarp pitch in a storm. Low end to the weather and you're in pretty good shape.
You filmed this so close to my house! You got really lucky coming this summer, we haven't had this much thunder weather in a longtime. It's been great to be out in other than all those extra mosquitos and black flies this year.
hmm thats consider light showers here
I've never camped in my life, but always wanted to. Recently came across your videos and they're making me want to go out and buy everything, but I wouldn't know where to start. From one Luke to another.. keep up the cool vids!
Get out and try it! Go at a mild time of year then the cold isnt an issue
Tent, sleeping bag, a good air mattress and an inflatable pillow. Now you're set to sleep. Basic metal cook set, fork, spoon and a good knife for eating, not processing wood. A water bottle, metal cup and a stove. Now you can eat. Flashlight (head lamp is best), small folding chair, lamp you can hang from a tree, a good knife and fire starting gear, and a good backpack to hold all of it and more. Add some food and go out and spend 1 night under the stars. Don't go out and buy all the gadgets and cool looking stuff you see. You will just end up wasting your money. What I listed is the basics, and a few extras. Things not to go cheap on is the tent, air mattress, and sleeping bag and knife (not the eating knife). The rest can be budget items. I've been camping and backpacking for 45 years, and I have purchased a truck load of cool stuff, that I never use. Hope this helps get you started.
I love rain videos the most.. u should make rain playlist.. much love from Slovenia
It's one thing to do a solo wander using nav skills where if you make an error you can correct. But when leading a group I want to be spot on with knowing my location and where we are going to avoid a retrack. At times one is not perfectly certain while out in a new place. The land marks might fool one to thinking one is on the right track. Nav without GPS makes it more rigorous! It's really satisfying getting it right though.
Around 2 to 4 pm was when the rain or snow came down in hatchers pass in Alaska almost every day in the fall and winter months. So for it to be raining hard around 2:30 in the Colorado mountain is about right for me.
Good adventure. Thanks!
Colorado looks like easy hiking, I am used to fighting my way through underbrush there is not much underbrush there looks fun.
Video brought me back to my Infantry days. Always carried a tarp, no matter if it looked like rain or not, always trenched the high side. Love the content...Stay Safe out there.
I love your site, keep the good stuff rolling.
I hiked the great divide about 8 years ago. Two weeks on the trail. I got to Colorado two weeks before to acclimate before the hike. I stayed with a friend who lived in Clear Creek County at just over 10,000 ft. and day hiked every day. I was huffing and puffing as well. Headaches. Fingertips were numb. Hiked to St. Mary's Glacier a couple of times. It took two weeks and some local remedies for me to acclimate to the altitude. I feel ya.
Man that storm was a doozy! Luke I admire your courage to go the extra mile on adventure. But you keep it real, no matter how much you know you take nothing for granted and most importantly you stay alive and alert to your surroundings, nature, dangers etc. You stay smart like in this one, hunker down, stay dry, hydrate etc. I agree the sense of excitement somewhere new is nice, for me I get overwhelmed with the sense of fear, trepidation and risk and so don’t really do overnights. That said I don’t let it keep me away, I spend the time I want in nature by the day. ;-). I think your navigation skills are awesome, it is so easy to feel turned around in a forest especially in a storm. All trees look the same. ATVB.
It sounds like a Texas frog choker! Incredible!
Love this one Luke but after having lightning strike a pole next to the truck while driving then getting hit by a feeder trying to fix a tarp during a storm that was fun NOT then had a strike hit two trees and my phone line I now enjoy the storms from inside my home. I think I'm a lightning rod stay safe brother and give Susie a hug for me.
Luke is the real deal. Sent him a message, hit me back next day. Appreciate it brother
I think this is my second time being so afraid for you. I had my earphones in and was writing an email when I notice your breathing was a little off. I stopped what I was doing and started the video over (I do that all the time when multitasking). The only other time I was afraid for you was when you were walking a very long trail at night. It was pitched black and you were walking back to your truck. You and Susie have nerves of steel and I admire you both. Thanks so much for putting this video together. My heart was a little elevated watching.
Great video, Luke. Strength and honor.
Awesome vid brother. Those mountain storms in Colorado can get nasty. I just got out of the mountains today and there were flash flood watches out.
Great video! The altitude will definitely catch ya breath. PNF is so beautiful. Live in this area. Just have to note: had some rain, so “should” be ok to have a fire. When you also talked about the guide & that wild mushroom “should” be ok to eat. A spark from a fire has started forest fires (Hayman) before. Be sure to double check with local Forest service on current fire stages. Hope you got your breath back-lol. Hope you enjoyed Great Sand Dunes & National Park. Crazy how that is just out of no where’s!!! Safe travels for you & Susie !!
Love the esbit stoves, had mine for 40 years
Thank you for Susan and Luke for sharing your adventures
Thank you for sharing
Hello from Scotland>>>>always enjoy your vids>>>>>always pick up a few tips from you when I’m camping>>>>👍👍👍
We wish you film more please we love your videos
You're right in my backyard for this one 😀
This was a great update on this build! 👏
Having your sidearm more conveniently accessible would be better in the event you need to use it. The few seconds getting into that front pouch could be very valuable. Plus, you would still have to get it out of the holster as well. Mountain lions can be on someone before they even know it. They can stalk you and you'll never know they were there. Drinking coffee at altitude doesn't help with the effects. Drinking more water than usual helps