Thank you for using our products and for the nice words about her. Maybe you will be interested. View our event orienteering in the forest. The competition spans two days in self-service mode. People pass 130 km and sleeping outdoors in the mud, on the ground, on trees, in order not to take along excess weight. th-cam.com/video/I6dxgMxoDf8/w-d-xo.html
Congratulations to Madison! That's an amazing score for the ASVAB . I wish her the best in the Navy. I served 23 years in the Air Force as an Independent Duty Medical Technician and worked with many members of other branches. I was fortunate to tour the only white ship in the Navy while in Saudi Arabia...so cool!
My dad was a rear admiral in the dutch Navy. Your kid is going to have the best training, and she will have the best experiences possible. Even I am proud of your daughter. I salute her (and her dad)
I enjoyed the video and the info you offered. I'm always learning. Having two daughters of my own, one in college and one a high school senior, I appreciated how much you shared with us of how proud you are of your daughter. Something very special of being a dad of girls. I hope you do not mind, but I will be praying for your daughter and your family. I am proud of her also for her willingness to serve this great country of ours. May the Lord bless her.
Hey Luke! Congratulations to your daughter, and her selection of the Navy. I am a former Canadian Navy veteran, of the Gulf War. I was a Combat and Tactical Officer. My classification over-lapped with the career choice she has made. She is looking forward to a very challenging and rewarding career. I can certainly relate to the surprise choice of service she has chosen. For myself, I had initially assumed that I would have joined the Air Force, having attained my private pilot's licence as an Air Cadet. Many, many, years following that, my three children have surprised me with their choices for a career in the military. My oldest is an EMT. skydiver, and bushcrafter. Just last month she was accepted into the Canadian Forces as a SARTECH(Search and Rescue Technician.) This is rare, as most SARTECHs are recruited from within the trades of already serving members. At 5'2", she is tough as nails, and I can't be more delighted as I have several family members and friends within the SAR community. My son, who graduates from high school this year, has been accepted by he Canadian Army as a MedTech, and will begin his Basic Training in July, after he graduates. My youngest, who will graduate in a couple of years, has every intention of becoming a fighter pilot, and has just received acceptance to attend the powered flight course, to receive her private pilot's licence, this summer, through Air Cadets. What astounds me is that I never figured any of my children would have aspired to the military, and now, I have all three on that career path. I can only encourage you to continue with your support and pride for your daughter's endeavors. Finally. thank you for another fantastic video! I always look forward to your uploads, and I always appreciate all that you do. Take care!
Your daughter also makes me proud. I support and appreciate all those who enlist, and become a part of something greater than themselves. I miss it everyday. I was in the Army, served on the M1A1 Abrams. I did alot of "Camping" I guess you could say hahaha. In every weather
Congrats to you and your daughter. I’m a Hospital Corpsman (HM) in the Navy. The Navy has a lot to offer even if you don’t intend to stay in. Hopefully she enjoys.
Best part of this vid was hearing the news about your daughter! Congrats! 8 yrs Navy, 1st gulf war. Was on the USA Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). loved it, miss it and still keep up with my old buddies. I really like your videos btw
I was sooo proud of my "baby" brother when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps back in 1982! I have been so proud of him ever since. And when he died and was given a full military funeral, I cried like a baby. Today, when I see the Marines marching or hear The Halls of Montezuma, I still tear up and sometimes even cry like a baby. Congratulations to your daughter for her patriotism and to you and Suzie for raising her right.
Luke, I agree with you about camping when the weather is bad. I like the sound of the rain hitting the tent, or seeing all the snow when you’re camping.
Damn. I was 5.5 years in the United States Marine Corps and I havent heard the swearing in ceremony in so long I had forgotten the feelings that go with. Thank god men like you have children like that!! God bless America!
Served in the Navy 1985-1990. Best years of our lives. Good friend was a Crypto. He made it a 20 year career and got married to another spook out of A school. Great rate! She'll love it and she will generally be safe. I wish her the best.
Great to hear of your daughter selecting to serve our great country in the US Navy. I have served 11yrs most of it in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. She is going to enjoy her career and probably advance in rank faster than normal. Thanks for all you do and providing great info and videos its nice to see how you do in the out doors....
Thanks for another great video. I got a little teary eyed when you were sharing your daughter's story. Congrats to both you and Susan for raising such a great young lady. Great kids come from great parents.
Hey brother. Not in the navy but I am in the military in Canada. I joined in 2002 right after 9/11 to fight terrorism. I joined as a medic. I did a tour to Afghanistan and worked with the Americans. Loved every minute of it. Did that until 2years ago and then switched to firefighter on an air base. The military is awesome. You get respect and you just feel great. Loads of opportunities. I wish your daughter all the best in her career. P.S. I love your vids bro. Love them.
LOL. You may not believe this, but I thought just moments before you told us what Branch She went for I knew it was Navy. Great Choice. Ex Navy, ShellBack 73. She'll know or will learn what that is. I joined on my 17th Birthday also, did not have to go to Boot Camp, because I had done it as a Naval Sea Cadet at 15, Volunteered for Vietnam, went to A School, Signed a contract for 6 years, pushbutton to PO3rd Class. Sailed around the World before 19. Great Life if you keep your goals in sight. Congrats to Both of you, and Anchors Away and a Salute to Her.
12 years in the Navy. Been to over 50 countries and 6 continents, everywhere but Antartica. With your daughters job I think she would have to go through a background clearance. She will enjoy it very much. My advice to her would be to take the west coast over a duty station before the east coast. The east coast is so cloce to Washington so they are more strict then the west coast. Also if given the chance to take a duty station out side of the U.S. then take it. I spent two years in Alaska and two years in Iceland and loved it. Anyway best wishes to her.
This is the third time I've watched this video. Your attitude about life and about yourself is inspiring, Luke. Although you profess to be a "Lone Wolf" you would be an asset to any team due to your can do attitude and eagerness to put hard work into any effort. I loved the teams I had in the military that I worked with and/or led; and other teams in civilian life as well. I think you not only teach us about outdoor gear but you also inspire us to live a better life and be a better person.
My twin brother and I are both Naval officers. My brother is in flight school now and I will be there early next year. I wish all the best to your daughter. My 12 weeks of OCS was, well, quite the experience. It's great for your character and mental toughness. Congratulations to you and your daughter and welcome to the greatest Navy in the world.
Yay, Navy! My brother is a Navy chaplain. He was living in Boone, married, kids, in the mid 2000s when he started considering military chaplaincy and he made that same trip down to Charlotte where he was sworn in. His years serving have sent him to the Persian Gulf; Okinawa (where I got to visit them while there-great experience flying up over Alaska and halfway round the world!); Newport; Monterey; Norfolk; and recently hurricane relief work in the Caribbean. He has loved his Navy experience. Your daughter will look great in the uniform, love the experience and see the world. I have been so impressed by the integrity and quality of people in the Navy I've met thru my brother. Quick question: Have you ever considered putting the date somewhere, like in the into, maybe small, when you do trip videos? I live in the SE so I often find myself trying to mentally compare the weather where I am to what I see on your video and try to figure out when it might have been, if the weather was similar.
Great video and congratulations to your daughter! Mines 5 years old and I hope she will make me as proud as you have been! Inspiring video, I can't wait to go camping with the family
Great Video. Congratulations to your daughter on her enlistment in the USN. I am a 20 year retired veteran of the USAF (Security Police) and the military is a very good choice for not only college options, but learning teamwork and also many great times and memories in her future.
Twenty year Navy vet here Luke. Your daughter's military experience will be what she chooses to make it. In Basic Training she will be doing things that seem tedious and don't make sense but everything has it's purpose and a lesson behind it. Take it all in with an open mind and a sense of humor. It will break her down at times but in the end will rebuild her stronger. It will all be worth it when she gets to P'cola. I received my Officer commissioning there, great town. In school and out in the fleet the best advice I can give is to be a leader in EVERY job she is assigned. There are NO unimportant jobs. Opportunities to excel are often found in the most unlikely duty stations and positions. Follow those young Senior Petty Officers and Chiefs who are forging ahead in their careers and learn all she can from them. Network with everyone in her field and stay in touch with as many of her fellow shipmates as possible. This will be invaluable if she seeks opportunities outside of military service. Take Care. C.S.S, LCDR, USN retired.
Luke, I'm a retired Navy guy. I did 20 years Navy and 8 years Army Reserve. I can tell you that she made a good choice. I looked at all the services when I decided to go active and I chose the Navy because I wanted to see the world. At the end I had seen 48 states and around 40 countries. Not to mention I met and worked with some of the most amazing people on the planet. Her job will open up a huge field of great paying jobs when she gets out as well. You really should be proud.
Department of the Navy, the men's department. Marines ooorah! 1970-1974 Congratulations to your daughter and you and Susie. Thank her for her service for me. Semper Fi, carry on.
Spent in 11 yrs in the Navy as an Aviation Warfare Systems Operator AWN. Love it, miss it. I flew with cryptos often, the language skills are invaluable. If shes not aircrew, tell her to opt for that.
Congrats Luke I know proud is an understatement! My brother joined the marines out of high school in 2011. I still remember when my brother went through everything, and it was an honor just to go through it all with him as his family!
Congrats to your daughter Luke! I started in the Navy (AG) and ended with the Air Force (Intel). Loved every minute of it! I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Wonderful. Congrats to you and your daughter. I worked for the Navy for 16 years as a civilization on a ship with Navy guys that do what your daughter is going to do. Good luck to her and for you dad hang in there. ✌️
Best talk I have heard on today campers, hikers and backpackers. On one side I'm glad to see more people get out from behind TV's and computers and enjoy the outdoors. But on the other hand I hate that most do not respect the leave no trace concept and leave trash and crap, yes actual crap behind. On the age thing, as long as you are above dirt your good to go.
Nice vids. One minor trick I learned is that it is better to fold the groundcloth under itself, not on top. That way, if any water seeps between the tent's floor and the groundcloth, it can flow out instead of getting trapped in the fold under the floor.
Hooyah, Navy! Currently watching you from overseas and hoping to get back home to NC soon. Your daughter has found herself in a great community with some interesting work ahead.
Hey Luke, great video as always. Been delving deep into your older videos, you have so many. Don't know if I'll ever catch up! I almost died laughing when you were setting up the tent and mentioning the ridiculous colors, the flashing Teletubbie's and the farting noise your sleeping mat made pumping it up. LMAO! That says it all right there!! I have a Eureka K2-XT 4 - season tent which is bright yellow, but it's an awesome tent and the yellow color is kinda nice in the morning, even if it's a cloudy day, it looks sunny on the inside.
Congratulations to your daughter and you and your wife. I’m watching your video while I’m on my own solo (sort of. Me and my black Lab Max ) overnighter. For early Christmas I received a 4 person Cabela’s Alaskan Guide tent and a Blackpine Sports “Big Johnson” +20 sleeping bag. 100” x 45”. I’m 6’7” tall so it’s perfect. I’ll use this for deer hunting so we are trying it out. I probably should have gotten the 6 person but I think with an inflatable bed and a chair it will be perfect. Max has his own sleeping bag but usually winds up in mine with me. No, he’s not 67 pounds of spoiled. Thanks Luke. You are my number one outdoor channel. S&H
Another great video Luke. Nice to have a refresher on things to look out for when choosing a camp site, and how to properly use a ground tarp, at the very beginning of the video. Fundamental in nature, yet essential for safety. Great job!
Congrats to you and your daughter on her enlistment. I served in the USN for 5 years from '75 thru '80 - always on carriers. Her career choice is pretty awesome and should prepare her for any number of post-service career options if she ever decides she's had enough. I completely empathize with your pride - when my son enlisted in the Marines it was both the proudest and the hardest day of my life. Fortunately, he served honorably and came home in one piece, more or less, his only injury being drill-related. Boot camp should be a piece of cake for her if she's been working out. It's mostly head games - tear 'em down and build 'em back up the way you need them to be. If she can be enthusiastic and coachable for 9 weeks she will do very well!
GO NAVY!!! 8 yrs. Vet. She's going to love it, meet some good friends and she will grow-up fast. Congrats and good luck with the "crud", if you go to bootcamp during the cold months.
You have put a lot of thought into your videos and honed them nicely. Very enjoyable. Your gear but our shared adventures. Thanks and congrats to your daughter. Not all daughters choose well.
The slowing down question amused me. I just turned 40 and am just getting started with the outdoors. I love your overnights and envy your easy access to such a wonderful area! I used to romp around the woods as a kid, but moving to the city as a teen, all that got put on the back burner until I discovered channels like yours. I took my daughter out to Spruce Knob in August, took my brother out a couple weeks ago for his first trip, and now have a schedule aiming to get out about once a month for the next year.
Thanks for adding the temperature in centigrades! Much easier to follow your explanations this way! I love your channel! Greetings from The Netherlands!
Hi, i love your channel, im relatively new here, i'm from Michigan, i love hiking and backpacking, i just wish it was scenic as West VA haha, MI is pretty flat in comparison, Northern MI is Sooo beautiful though especially in Winter. You must be SO proud of your daughter! I'm also going into the Navy as a CTR, I changed my mind often between CTN and CTR, But I first wanted to go in USMC of the same equivalent Rate/Job, I chose Navy because I would be traveling all over, i'm going to bootcamp early in the Summer and very excited
Another great video. I have been using Packit Gourmet for years now and haven't gotten any bad meals form them yet, and they have some awesome deserts as well. Thanks for sharing with us, and keep up the great work
Great video, Luke. Congratulations to your daughter...and you are right to be very proud of her...good job you and Susan did raising her...Have a wonderful Christmas...looking forward to the next video...Thank you!
Luke a tip for a lightweight free cutting board; cut the side out of a gallon water jug. Flexible and you can stuff it anywhere in your pack. Plus you're reusing plastic vice dumping it in a land fill. Thanks for the video.
Thanks as always Luke..... really laughed at the adding of the sausage ..... I felt the same wavy today when I added a hotdog sausage to my instant noodles!!! I hope that tent comes in different colours!
Great video Luke. I was in the Marines not the Navy but similar in some fashions. Your daughter is going to love it. I also work in the intelligence field so massive props to her getting that mos!
You're right about that rain hitting that tent I had to make a cup of tasters nasty to wake me up so I could watch your video I had my tasters nasty with a can of BBQ pork and beans.. keep up the good work Luke
Hey Luke hope alls well. Thank you again for another awesome video. Always look forward to them. Especially the overnight adventures. I absolutely love the outdoors also.
Congrats to her, that is wonderful! I had a feeling you though were going to say she is going into the Navy. My mentor did exactly what your daughter is going to do. She did all sorts of cryptography during her time in the Navy.
1, can you please let us know what happened to your sleep pad and 2, it may not be exciting to many, but, it would be really helpful to see an instructional vid on how to break camp with wet and/or snowed on gear. I never know the best way to properly pack up my wet tent, tarp, undercloth n other wet gear and not mess it up w my dry stuff and still be able to fit it all back compactly enough to carry it back w/o issue. To be honest a lot of us talk abt it and no one seems to have a good AND functional solution. It would be nice to see how it's done in real time. Most vids just edit the stuff out of the breakdown if shown at all. Thank you for another great vid congrats to your Daughter, I'll keep her in my prayers. Have a Blessed and Joyous Holiday.
Congratulations to your daughter and to you, wish her the best of luck! If she is at Great Lakes Navel in Illinois that's about 45 minutes down the road from where I live.
It's great to hear about your daughter. I am very proud of her too. What made her change her mind to go with the Navy instead of the Army? What was she planning to do in the Army? So how is your son doing too. I know he loved the outdoors and hiking and camping?
The next overnight adventure is coming on Christmas Eve and it is a Snow Trip!
Thanks for Watching! - Luke
TheOutdoorGearReview luke the products that you use I would really like to have a link to find them if you could provide one please..
TheOutdoorGearReview i watched a whole 2 minute advert for you :)
TheOutdoorGearReview. Congratulations! .. please tell your daughter that I and my family say thank you!
Thank you for using our products and for the nice words about her. Maybe you will be interested. View our event orienteering in the forest. The competition spans two days in self-service mode. People pass 130 km and sleeping outdoors in the mud, on the ground, on trees, in order not to take along excess weight. th-cam.com/video/I6dxgMxoDf8/w-d-xo.html
TheOutdoorGearReview I’m actually going out Christmas weekend as well in NY.
I will keep your daughter in my prayers as she takes on her new job keeping our country safe. Congrats!!!
Congratulations to Madison! That's an amazing score for the ASVAB . I wish her the best in the Navy. I served 23 years in the Air Force as an Independent Duty Medical Technician and worked with many members of other branches. I was fortunate to tour the only white ship in the Navy while in Saudi Arabia...so cool!
My dad was a rear admiral in the dutch Navy.
Your kid is going to have the best training, and she will have the best experiences possible.
Even I am proud of your daughter.
I salute her (and her dad)
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I enjoyed the video and the info you offered. I'm always learning. Having two daughters of my own, one in college and one a high school senior, I appreciated how much you shared with us of how proud you are of your daughter. Something very special of being a dad of girls. I hope you do not mind, but I will be praying for your daughter and your family. I am proud of her also for her willingness to serve this great country of ours. May the Lord bless her.
Hey Luke!
Congratulations to your daughter, and her selection of the Navy. I am a former Canadian Navy veteran, of the Gulf War. I was a Combat and Tactical Officer. My classification over-lapped with the career choice she has made. She is looking forward to a very challenging and rewarding career.
I can certainly relate to the surprise choice of service she has chosen. For myself, I had initially assumed that I would have joined the Air Force, having attained my private pilot's licence as an Air Cadet. Many, many, years following that, my three children have surprised me with their choices for a career in the military. My oldest is an EMT. skydiver, and bushcrafter. Just last month she was accepted into the Canadian Forces as a SARTECH(Search and Rescue Technician.) This is rare, as most SARTECHs are recruited from within the trades of already serving members. At 5'2", she is tough as nails, and I can't be more delighted as I have several family members and friends within the SAR community.
My son, who graduates from high school this year, has been accepted by he Canadian Army as a MedTech, and will begin his Basic Training in July, after he graduates.
My youngest, who will graduate in a couple of years, has every intention of becoming a fighter pilot, and has just received acceptance to attend the powered flight course, to receive her private pilot's licence, this summer, through Air Cadets.
What astounds me is that I never figured any of my children would have aspired to the military, and now, I have all three on that career path. I can only encourage you to continue with your support and pride for your daughter's endeavors.
Finally. thank you for another fantastic video! I always look forward to your uploads, and I always appreciate all that you do.
Take care!
Your daughter also makes me proud. I support and appreciate all those who enlist, and become a part of something greater than themselves. I miss it everyday. I was in the Army, served on the M1A1 Abrams. I did alot of "Camping" I guess you could say hahaha. In every weather
Congrats to you and your daughter. I’m a Hospital Corpsman (HM) in the Navy. The Navy has a lot to offer even if you don’t intend to stay in. Hopefully she enjoys.
Best part of this vid was hearing the news about your daughter! Congrats! 8 yrs Navy, 1st gulf war. Was on the USA Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). loved it, miss it and still keep up with my old buddies. I really like your videos btw
I was sooo proud of my "baby" brother when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps back in 1982! I have been so proud of him ever since. And when he died and was given a full military funeral, I cried like a baby. Today, when I see the Marines marching or hear The Halls of Montezuma, I still tear up and sometimes even cry like a baby.
Congratulations to your daughter for her patriotism and to you and Suzie for raising her right.
Luke, I agree with you about camping when the weather is bad. I like the sound of the rain hitting the tent, or seeing all the snow when you’re camping.
Damn. I was 5.5 years in the United States Marine Corps and I havent heard the swearing in ceremony in so long I had forgotten the feelings that go with. Thank god men like you have children like that!! God bless America!
Served in the Navy 1985-1990. Best years of our lives. Good friend was a Crypto. He made it a 20 year career and got married to another spook out of A school. Great rate! She'll love it and she will generally be safe. I wish her the best.
Great to hear of your daughter selecting to serve our great country in the US Navy. I have served 11yrs most of it in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. She is going to enjoy her career and probably advance in rank faster than normal. Thanks for all you do and providing great info and videos its nice to see how you do in the out doors....
My oldest son joined the Navy as well at 17. I am proud of him and know how you feel sir. Congrats to your daughter.
I almost fell asleep listening to the rain hit the tent, so awesome.
Thanks for another great video. I got a little teary eyed when you were sharing your daughter's story. Congrats to both you and Susan for raising such a great young lady. Great kids come from great parents.
My favorite part of the video is how well you speak of your daughter. I'm a father as well, and it is the greatest joy of my life.
What a cool position in the military! Wow! Congrats to her and to you!
Congratulations to your daughter, Veteran here as well. Great video, looking forward to the next one.
Proud of your daughter also Luke. Keep up the great videos. Thanks
Hey brother. Not in the navy but I am in the military in Canada. I joined in 2002 right after 9/11 to fight terrorism. I joined as a medic. I did a tour to Afghanistan and worked with the Americans. Loved every minute of it. Did that until 2years ago and then switched to firefighter on an air base. The military is awesome. You get respect and you just feel great. Loads of opportunities. I wish your daughter all the best in her career.
P.S. I love your vids bro. Love them.
LOL. You may not believe this, but I thought just moments before you told us what Branch She went for I knew it was Navy. Great Choice. Ex Navy, ShellBack 73. She'll know or will learn what that is. I joined on my 17th Birthday also, did not have to go to Boot Camp, because I had done it as a Naval Sea Cadet at 15, Volunteered for Vietnam, went to A School, Signed a contract for 6 years, pushbutton to PO3rd Class. Sailed around the World before 19. Great Life if you keep your goals in sight. Congrats to Both of you, and Anchors Away and a Salute to Her.
Congrats on your daughters commitment. The military changed my life. Awesome!
12 years in the Navy. Been to over 50 countries and 6 continents, everywhere but Antartica. With your daughters job I think she would have to go through a background clearance. She will enjoy it very much. My advice to her would be to take the west coast over a duty station before the east coast. The east coast is so cloce to Washington so they are more strict then the west coast. Also if given the chance to take a duty station out side of the U.S. then take it. I spent two years in Alaska and two years in Iceland and loved it. Anyway best wishes to her.
This is the third time I've watched this video. Your attitude about life and about yourself is inspiring, Luke. Although you profess to be a "Lone Wolf" you would be an asset to any team due to your can do attitude and eagerness to put hard work into any effort. I loved the teams I had in the military that I worked with and/or led; and other teams in civilian life as well. I think you not only teach us about outdoor gear but you also inspire us to live a better life and be a better person.
My twin brother and I are both Naval officers. My brother is in flight school now and I will be there early next year. I wish all the best to your daughter. My 12 weeks of OCS was, well, quite the experience. It's great for your character and mental toughness. Congratulations to you and your daughter and welcome to the greatest Navy in the world.
Yay, Navy! My brother is a Navy chaplain. He was living in Boone, married, kids, in the mid 2000s when he started considering military chaplaincy and he made that same trip down to Charlotte where he was sworn in. His years serving have sent him to the Persian Gulf; Okinawa (where I got to visit them while there-great experience flying up over Alaska and halfway round the world!); Newport; Monterey; Norfolk; and recently hurricane relief work in the Caribbean. He has loved his Navy experience. Your daughter will look great in the uniform, love the experience and see the world. I have been so impressed by the integrity and quality of people in the Navy I've met thru my brother. Quick question: Have you ever considered putting the date somewhere, like in the into, maybe small, when you do trip videos? I live in the SE so I often find myself trying to mentally compare the weather where I am to what I see on your video and try to figure out when it might have been, if the weather was similar.
Great video and congratulations to your daughter! Mines 5 years old and I hope she will make me as proud as you have been! Inspiring video, I can't wait to go camping with the family
Great Video. Congratulations to your daughter on her enlistment in the USN. I am a 20 year retired veteran of the USAF (Security Police) and the military is a very good choice for not only college options, but learning teamwork and also many great times and memories in her future.
Twenty year Navy vet here Luke. Your daughter's military experience will be what she chooses to make it. In Basic Training she will be doing things that seem tedious and don't make sense but everything has it's purpose and a lesson behind it. Take it all in with an open mind and a sense of humor. It will break her down at times but in the end will rebuild her stronger. It will all be worth it when she gets to P'cola. I received my Officer commissioning there, great town. In school and out in the fleet the best advice I can give is to be a leader in EVERY job she is assigned. There are NO unimportant jobs. Opportunities to excel are often found in the most unlikely duty stations and positions. Follow those young Senior Petty Officers and Chiefs who are forging ahead in their careers and learn all she can from them. Network with everyone in her field and stay in touch with as many of her fellow shipmates as possible. This will be invaluable if she seeks opportunities outside of military service. Take Care.
C.S.S, LCDR, USN retired.
Hey Luke Tell Mattie, Than you for your service. May God keep her safe. And bring her home safe.
Luke, I'm a retired Navy guy. I did 20 years Navy and 8 years Army Reserve. I can tell you that she made a good choice. I looked at all the services when I decided to go active and I chose the Navy because I wanted to see the world. At the end I had seen 48 states and around 40 countries. Not to mention I met and worked with some of the most amazing people on the planet. Her job will open up a huge field of great paying jobs when she gets out as well. You really should be proud.
Department of the Navy, the men's department. Marines ooorah! 1970-1974 Congratulations to your daughter and you and Susie. Thank her for her service for me. Semper Fi, carry on.
Spent in 11 yrs in the Navy as an Aviation Warfare Systems Operator AWN. Love it, miss it. I flew with cryptos often, the language skills are invaluable. If shes not aircrew, tell her to opt for that.
Woah that music in the beginning was pretty awesome. I love synthesizers
Congrats Luke I know proud is an understatement! My brother joined the marines out of high school in 2011. I still remember when my brother went through everything, and it was an honor just to go through it all with him as his family!
Love being in a tent or caravan when it is pissing down makes ye feel all snug being dry
My sentiments exactly buddy!! Keep well.
There’s nothing more relaxing than camping out in the rain!!
Big congrats to your Daughter! Know you and entire family are so proud!
Congrats to your daughter Luke! I started in the Navy (AG) and ended with the Air Force (Intel). Loved every minute of it! I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Wonderful. Congrats to you and your daughter. I worked for the Navy for 16 years as a civilization on a ship with Navy guys that do what your daughter is going to do. Good luck to her and for you dad hang in there. ✌️
Much respect to you in your intro when you knelt down and touched the ground. Our 4 legged furry one's will always be in our hearts.
Best talk I have heard on today campers, hikers and backpackers. On one side I'm glad to see more people get out from behind TV's and computers and enjoy the outdoors. But on the other hand I hate that most do not respect the leave no trace concept and leave trash and crap, yes actual crap behind.
On the age thing, as long as you are above dirt your good to go.
Thank you in advance for your service !
Congrats to your daughter!
Very cool, seeing your daughter committing to an amazing adventure and vocation. Congrats!
The sound of the Snugpak pad was hilarious with the graphics thrown in!
Nice vids.
One minor trick I learned is that it is better to fold the groundcloth under itself, not on top. That way, if any water seeps between the tent's floor and the groundcloth, it can flow out instead of getting trapped in the fold under the floor.
That's the way I do it too.
Hooyah, Navy! Currently watching you from overseas and hoping to get back home to NC soon. Your daughter has found herself in a great community with some interesting work ahead.
Hey Luke, great video as always. Been delving deep into your older videos, you have so many. Don't know if I'll ever catch up! I almost died laughing when you were setting up the tent and mentioning the ridiculous colors, the flashing Teletubbie's and the farting noise your sleeping mat made pumping it up. LMAO! That says it all right there!! I have a Eureka K2-XT 4 - season tent which is bright yellow, but it's an awesome tent and the yellow color is kinda nice in the morning, even if it's a cloudy day, it looks sunny on the inside.
Best wishes to you and your daughter on her future adventure. Fair winds and following seas!
Congratulations to your daughter and you and your wife. I’m watching your video while I’m on my own solo (sort of. Me and my black Lab Max ) overnighter. For early Christmas I received a 4 person Cabela’s Alaskan Guide tent and a Blackpine Sports “Big Johnson” +20 sleeping bag. 100” x 45”. I’m 6’7” tall so it’s perfect. I’ll use this for deer hunting so we are trying it out. I probably should have gotten the 6 person but I think with an inflatable bed and a chair it will be perfect. Max has his own sleeping bag but usually winds up in mine with me. No, he’s not 67 pounds of spoiled. Thanks Luke. You are my number one outdoor channel. S&H
Another great video Luke. Nice to have a refresher on things to look out for when choosing a camp site, and how to properly use a ground tarp, at the very beginning of the video. Fundamental in nature, yet essential for safety. Great job!
USN Electronics Tech 1970--78. Joined HP and retired 36 years later. Another GREAT video, love the new camera. Stay warm! Lou in Maine
Congrats to you and your daughter on her enlistment. I served in the USN for 5 years from '75 thru '80 - always on carriers. Her career choice is pretty awesome and should prepare her for any number of post-service career options if she ever decides she's had enough.
I completely empathize with your pride - when my son enlisted in the Marines it was both the proudest and the hardest day of my life. Fortunately, he served honorably and came home in one piece, more or less, his only injury being drill-related.
Boot camp should be a piece of cake for her if she's been working out. It's mostly head games - tear 'em down and build 'em back up the way you need them to be. If she can be enthusiastic and coachable for 9 weeks she will do very well!
GO NAVY!!! 8 yrs. Vet. She's going to love it, meet some good friends and she will grow-up fast. Congrats and good luck with the "crud", if you go to bootcamp during the cold months.
In order to have an amazing daughter, you have to have amazing parents. Good job guys.
Been ready for this one! Thanks, Brother...
Go Navy!!!
God bless your family. I think you taught "strength and honor" to your family very well.
Great video! Appreciate your work. And best wishes for your daughter and her willingness to serve!
U.S.Navy 90-94. Desert Storm, Operation Fiery Vigil. You have every right to be a proud parent.
You have put a lot of thought into your videos and honed them nicely. Very enjoyable. Your gear but our shared adventures. Thanks and congrats to your daughter. Not all daughters choose well.
The slowing down question amused me. I just turned 40 and am just getting started with the outdoors. I love your overnights and envy your easy access to such a wonderful area!
I used to romp around the woods as a kid, but moving to the city as a teen, all that got put on the back burner until I discovered channels like yours. I took my daughter out to Spruce Knob in August, took my brother out a couple weeks ago for his first trip, and now have a schedule aiming to get out about once a month for the next year.
Thanks for adding the temperature in centigrades! Much easier to follow your explanations this way! I love your channel! Greetings from The Netherlands!
Hi, i love your channel, im relatively new here, i'm from Michigan, i love hiking and backpacking, i just wish it was scenic as West VA haha, MI is pretty flat in comparison, Northern MI is Sooo beautiful though especially in Winter. You must be SO proud of your daughter! I'm also going into the Navy as a CTR, I changed my mind often between CTN and CTR, But I first wanted to go in USMC of the same equivalent Rate/Job, I chose Navy because I would be traveling all over, i'm going to bootcamp early in the Summer and very excited
Another great video. I have been using Packit Gourmet for years now and haven't gotten any bad meals form them yet, and they have some awesome deserts as well. Thanks for sharing with us, and keep up the great work
You must be the most positive man on TH-cam Luke! Very life-affirming to follow your videos.
Great video, Luke. Congratulations to your daughter...and you are right to be very proud of her...good job you and Susan did raising her...Have a wonderful Christmas...looking forward to the next video...Thank you!
Navy is a great branch - you should always have a hot meal & a warm bunk to sleep in. Lovely video Luke as always
Her oath gave me happy chills.
Luke a tip for a lightweight free cutting board; cut the side out of a gallon water jug. Flexible and you can stuff it anywhere in your pack. Plus you're reusing plastic vice dumping it in a land fill. Thanks for the video.
Thanks as always Luke..... really laughed at the adding of the sausage ..... I felt the same wavy today when I added a hotdog sausage to my instant noodles!!! I hope that tent comes in different colours!
Great video Luke. I was in the Marines not the Navy but similar in some fashions. Your daughter is going to love it. I also work in the intelligence field so massive props to her getting that mos!
I have truly been enjoying your videos immensely. Incredible work. Thank you for providing us with these awesome videos! :)
USN 1982-1991, she's a sharp young lady. I scored an 87 on the asvab and had my pick of opportunities. I know you're a proud dad, blessings.
Hi Luke congrats to you the proud father and special congrats tou your smart doughter wish you all the best!
Great overnight camp ,I live 3 miles away from the snugpak factory over hear in the uk , nice to see you using their gear
Thanks Luke. I enjoy listening to you.
I know this comment is extremely late but this video is one of the best I've ever seen!
You're right about that rain hitting that tent I had to make a cup of tasters nasty to wake me up so I could watch your video I had my tasters nasty with a can of BBQ pork and beans.. keep up the good work Luke
really like that tent but yeah the colors wow lol
and the farting mattress with the teletubby pop ups had me rolling lol
Hey Luke hope alls well. Thank you again for another awesome video. Always look forward to them. Especially the overnight adventures. I absolutely love the outdoors also.
Great videos. I support all our veterans. 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸 Well done to your daughter!
It always amazes me how much stuff you get in your pack!
Congrats to her, that is wonderful! I had a feeling you though were going to say she is going into the Navy. My mentor did exactly what your daughter is going to do. She did all sorts of cryptography during her time in the Navy.
i watch a lot of different people on the net BUT you guys are the best!!
Good advice Luke, I'm 60 I still hike but at a slower pace than before, but I'm still hiking.😊
Oooohhhh Rah ! Remember - that Oath NEVER expires ! USMC loves our Navy
Congratulations. Rightly proud.
The new 4k video looks really good! Liking the new text animation as well.
1, can you please let us know what happened to your sleep pad and 2, it may not be exciting to many, but, it would be really helpful to see an instructional vid on how to break camp with wet and/or snowed on gear. I never know the best way to properly pack up my wet tent, tarp, undercloth n other wet gear and not mess it up w my dry stuff and still be able to fit it all back compactly enough to carry it back w/o issue. To be honest a lot of us talk abt it and no one seems to have a good AND functional solution. It would be nice to see how it's done in real time. Most vids just edit the stuff out of the breakdown if shown at all. Thank you for another great vid congrats to your Daughter, I'll keep her in my prayers. Have a Blessed and Joyous Holiday.
I'm from Brazil and your chanel is amazing!!!
Congratulations to your daughter and to you, wish her the best of luck! If she is at Great Lakes Navel in Illinois that's about 45 minutes down the road from where I live.
You got the best camping in the rain video
Great video Luke! Congrats to your daughter.
Congrats on your daughters career! Well done Dad!
It's great to hear about your daughter. I am very proud of her too. What made her change her mind to go with the Navy instead of the Army? What was she planning to do in the Army? So how is your son doing too. I know he loved the outdoors and hiking and camping?
I love this overnight camping~ THANK YOU Mr, Skywalker. :)
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