You are a role model to my son. We really admire you not only for well done videos and dealing ability with these tough conditions, but also honest, friendly and educating personality. Always wish you the best. Keep up the good job. Mesut Apak, İstanbul, Turkey. 👍👏🙏
This ice-rain camping video is amazing! I camped in the rain often with my scouts and fellow scout leaders but never in an ice storm and never without a sleeping bag. Luke! You da man!
I am from the netherlands, where rain in summer camping is absolutely cetrain, and as a kid i often went camping in the woods with my parents, so the sound of rain on tarp/tent is a soothing sound for me for sure, i sleep best with that. :-)
I don't can't but love videos like this. Especially snowstorm and thunderstorm ones. The rain sounds great. For a short time. I couldn't take 10 hours of it. Earplugs for me wouldn't be an option due to tinnitus. Headphones with TH-cam to breakup the constant rain I could do.
It is June 30th 2020 and i have been working in the rain all day. Right now i am in my yard in my hammock listening to the rain hit the tarp and watching this video. Awesome day!!!
reminded me of when i was in the army 1971 in the german alps with temperatures way below zero and we had to team up and put two ponchos together to make a tent and the wind blew loud as a freight train all night and yes you got no sleep. ahhhhh the good old days !!!
Being a retired Marine, I especially enjoy content like this that combines flashbacks with updates on some of the newer gear that I didn’t get to use. I am really enjoying your content and focus on evaluating all kinds of gear. Happy to be a subscriber!!!
I just found your channel a few days ago, and I can honestly say there aren't too many channels that can actually hold my attention for more than 40 minutes (especially videos of people just walking in the woods or chopping a tree for the whole video!). Great content and you have a great way of presenting. Not too much unnecessary rambling or filler. Spending just the right amount of time on each thought. Keep up the great content!
Just preparing my supper in a dry warm kitchen, electric stove, hot water in the sink to wash dishes ,and a bright light overhead......boy am I ever spoiled!!!!your video makes me realize just how fortunate I am.
You seem like a genuinely good and level-headed guy. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always wanted to go weather a storm like this so I’m happy to get to do it vicariously through you 😂
This channel needs more recognition from the outdoor/bushcraft community. Awesome little tidbits of information. Simple info, but useful if you havent heard it before. I like how you teach as you shoot video. Great stuff.
My wife and I are senior citizens, and I never planned on bugging out to somewhere if things got bad. I figure I know where I am at the best and prepare for the worse and hunker down. I make sure we have a 6 months supply of our medications on hand and if there is a weather situation in our area, I make sure the car gas tank is full, my 5 gallon gas jugs are full, My two propane tanks for the grill are full and plenty of bottled water and draw up 4- 5 gallon buckets of water to use in an emergency. I also keep a small solar charger and extra batteries as well as portable personal fans. I also keep my 9mm gun and plenty of hollow point ammunition on hand. I never could understand people in an emergency, like a hurricane that they knew was coming to not prepare and for them to ask when the government was going to get them relief. I always felt that if the government is your emergency plan, you need to get a new one!
Good plan, but I would advise that you tell no one about this set up lest you get uninvited guests showing up during a crisis. Like Fly suggested, have one room blacked out and secured so that could be where you stay and store your supplies. Again a great plan, I just hope that you never really have to use it, but best to have it and not need than need it and not have it. One final thought, make sure the Government doesn't know about this plan of yours.
Your attitude is another valuable asset to have there in the freezing rain and I appreciate all your work to film and narrate your stay in the woods. I also know how to survive out there but now at my age [73] I just enjoy watching guys and gals like you doing your thing. Thanks for the show~!
As a retired teacher, being positive is the best example for our younger generation to see and model. I expected the best out of my students( and I taught KIndergarten). and 99% of the time the gave it to me. They love being in a positive environment. That is why I love watching you channel> Keep it up! Retired teacher in Mississippi.
Great bid. At 83 with health problems has kept us close to home. Have camped here in florida in 19 degree weather. Unusual for florida but loved it. Sold my boat as kids worried about me falling over. Still have everything packed away, kids will get later . God Bless . Ol Bear.
Glad you are practicing an art long used. In the 70's we called it the Boy Scouts. We camped in all weather no pre packaged meals, no fancy gear, just your knife, hatchet, axe, and the food you packed in. The number 1 thing we did was build a fire, except when it was raining we put up shelter. Keep up the good work!
exactly these wimps now call this survival hell they eat better than i do some survival technic,this guy is rugged but never would have survived a 50 60s boy scout survival maple leaves was my aluminum foil lol,granola was beech nuts
@@dragonchamp5141 I'm old and German, I was in the Hitler Youth in the 1930s and 50's Boy Scout camps were luxury spas compared to what we did. We used to sleep on a bed of rusty barbed wire in a flooded shellhole, and for breakfast we shared a rotten dead rat cooked kebab style on a bayonet, over a fire made from the youngest boy's socks., he had to go without socks after that.
I carry a low power, battery powered, portable Ham Radio and antenna with me when I back pack. (Yeasu FT-817 radio, Home made dipole antenna, Bioenno 3ah 12V battery pack) Total weights is just under 4 pounds including the battery. Once set up I can talk to the world, literally. The battery will last for 3 nights operation. So my late fall and winter camping is always a combination of two of my hobbies. Never a boring moment when you can have a conversation with someone in New Zealand, while in the back woods away from all cell service and civilization.
@@mountainghost556 check out the Voltaic Charging Systems. Comes with solar panels and a battery pack to charge. They work great for everything from cameras to cell phones or tablets.
@@MonkeyNAround Funny you would say that. I was looking to up grade my Goal zero and checking that company out. I have almost the same system as the gentleman above only I use my Goal zero to trickle charge and I have a different radio. Thanks.
My father was in the British Army from 16 to 55 (boy soldier through to Major). He told me during the Gulf War in the cold desert night, the trick was to cook your boil-in-the-bag rations unopened, throw the bag (unopened) into your sleeping bag whilst you drank tea made with the water-then climb in to your warm sleeping bag to eat your dinner.
Joseph Zugoola there’s ALWAYS time for a brew!!!! Contact? Brew!!! Danger close? Brew!!!! Some Rupert need to be f##ked with.....Bre.....nah! F with the Rupert followed by Brew!!!! Need a Medivac? Brew up first!!!! Dean Wales, UK
We didn't have heaters when I went to Desert Storm, but we did have heat tabs. Our new MRE heaters get really hot, and the water is just at the bottom, so not only would you burn yourself, but you would also be wet, so I don't know what kind of gear you're talking about.
When you are out in nature it tends to put you in touch with what is really important in this world.. and self reflection time.. enjoyed your videos...
Love the freezing precipitation it sounds like music to the ears! Fire is a must regardless of functionality it is super cool. Tarp over tent is another killer way to set up camp ! Great video Luke it never gets old for sure. Anytime outdoors is a good time!!!!!
Nice hearing about your daughter and her experience to date. I’m a retired Senior Chief Intel Speciallist (ISCS) and Spent 28 years in the Navy, would do it all again. To hear about young people just starting their Navy life and making it a good one. Pass to her that is one retired chief loved hearing about her.
I am so glad to hear your comments about "buggin out". I have been telling people the same thing for over 30 years. What really gets me is that most of the folks who say they are going to bug out have never even tried to carry their "bug out" pack for any period of time at all. Much less actually tried to carry it thru the woods. Your comments were spot on and should be heeded.. Thanks for what I consider one of the best and for sure the most relate able gear review channels on you tube. I am a johnny come lately to your channel but am catching up, 1 video at a time. Thanks for your honesty in your reviews and for your taking the time to share..
Congratulations to your daughter in the Navy. My son is on deployment now he also is in the Navy as well. He has been in for 10 yrs and he is a AO1. Thx for sharing.
Love your videos! I live in Maine and one trick I use to keep warm in my sleeping bag when it’s really cold is I use 1or 2 of the disposable hand warmers in my bag. Works like a charm. Toasty warm!!
I've been watching old videos of yours and am very impressed with your knowledge. The way you instruct regarding camping and hiking rules, needs etc is thorough.
I love camping, i have a hammock & a tarp , extra tarp , rain gear , cause i live where it rains , but its extra sweet to be outside, watch the birds fly & play in the wind , & fish yum , have fun !
I’m glad to hear what you said about bugging out. My philosophy is...don’t bug out. Unless your life is in danger from forest fire, hurricane, earthquakes, ect, do not bug out. Why would you leave your home, with all of your preps? Unless, you have a well designed location. People that think they’ll live in the woods for months, are in for a rude awakening.
For some people it's not about going into the woods but rather becoming nomadic and not staying in a single location for a long amount of time, living in your car for example and traveling until you are relatively safe but I agree with you, stay home if it's possible
Ideally you or someone you trust lives in your bugout location and you keep minimal gear at your place of residence. If you’re within 50 miles of a major population center you’re gonna have problems.
In some situations you'd want to get as far away from large populations of people as possible. It would at least increase your chances of survival from violent, coordinated mobs of people, who unlike you have NOTHING to lose.
But wouldn't you want to practice with your gear in case anything did actually happen. I feel like it isn't just enough to carry around gear. You also have to know what you're doing with it.
I thank you for these adventures. It reminds me of the good times my dad and I had. I am confined to a wheelchair now and dad has passed. I want nothing more than to hike in West Virginia or the Smokies again. Thanks again I can smell that campfire and some good coffee in the morning.
Sorry about your dad. You have great memories to keep you company while you stay warm inside. That's the great thing about dads, they can be so very wonderful. Mine is almost 81. I treasure him. And my mother. When my time comes to grieve, I'll still be laughing about the antics we get up to.
Hi from the uk 😀. Just found your channel and all I can say is I love it 👌. The great outdoors ❤️. Esp don’t want drama,crap , negativity and bullshit in your life as no time for it 👍 ( my way of thinking) but we’re only human lol . Look forward to catching up on the rest of your vids 😀.
Been awhile since spending the night like this. Had a leaking tent and my sleeping bag got saturated. It was synthetic but it wasn't warm, but was survivable. Always fun to test things, yourself and your gear. Fun fun fun.
I’m a Army veteran myself this video makes me miss those days. Great video I’m heading for the woods for a hike next day off rain or shine keep up the videos. Thanks
i remember when they did an interview with Burt Reynolds on a T.V show and they discussed that film. Burt recalls talking to Ned Beatty saying that Ned was worried about his acting career, that he'll always be remembered for the guy who got butt raped in Deliverance! Burt was trying to reasure him that wouldn't happen :)
I did this for 23 years and now I camp out in the kitchen near the coffee pot. Cold weather survival calls for extra coffee and heat tabs. Great pointers and subbed to your channel.
Liked the vid,always curious how non-military like/use our gear. Overall, pretty good. Some tips to make life easier: When hiking, carry a MRE entree as close to your body as possible, this negates having to use a heater or fire and you can eat right away. Open your MREs long-ways, and just eat from the bag that way you dont have to dirty cookware.If you DO choose to use the heater, place it, with the entrees back in the box which the entree came out of...it will heat better/faster,and when done, it may still have enough warmth left to warm something else up with. The PCU Level 7 jacket/pants are meant to be worn (a) with other components of the PCU system, and (B) is really just for static activities...guard duty and similar things. And with just a bivvy,, you should use either a sleep pad,or cut evergreen boughs and use them to sleep on, as you lose quite a bit of your body's warmth through contact with the ground. You would be surprised at what a difference this makes. In the temps you were operating at, I wouldve brought either the whole 3 component MSS AND a poncho liner and/or, even a wool blanket,JIC, depending on how cold/warm of a sleeper you are, or, going 'old school', use the Extreme Cold OD sleeping bag- say 'old school', but I was in when these were still issued. I STILL prefer either the Extreme cold, or Intermediate cold weather OD bags to this day, with a gore=tex bivvy of some brand over whichever I use. Well, thats all from me. I love your positive attitude and vibe, and the fact your always, ALWAYS smiling. I wish I could be more like you ,y friend, but I guess thats a different story.Please keep making vids like this. Keep up the good work, Alan PS:Nice choice of movie to watch,alone,in the woods, at night. Also,watch out for bigfeets.
Congrats with you daughter!!! My daughter joined last year then down to Florida now in New Orleans Hates the mosquitoes but loves the Navy. Chest puff and smile every night great vid
Having been in the Army for over 22 years now, I have worn three different generations of cold weather gear. The gray parka and trousers you slept in are part of a clothing system, and are not really intended to be worn over your regular uniform, or in your case, the clothing you were wearing. When worn with the correct layers of silk weight base layer, the grid fleece mid layer, and then the ECW parka and trousers, you can stay fairly warm to temperatures well below zero. The whole purpose of that clothing system is to trap the warm air between your body and the different layers, while wicking moisture to the outside. If you were wearing any cotton garments under the ECW clothing, even the slightest amount of moisture absorbed by the cotton will draw away body heat and you'll get cold. One other suggestion...get a poncho liner. In the absence of a sleeping bag itself, the poncho liner inside the bivy cover, along with some cold weather clothing will still keep you somewhat warm, and not quite as miserable. Great video though. Contrary to popular belief, we actually do get issued some decent gear in the military, and if used properly will certainly keep you alive, if not somewhat comfortable.
Being in the woods while it’s sleeting........ is the best........ you can practically sneak up on any wild life....... they can’t hear you coming because of all the noise going on around you. Love 💕 the outdoors no matter what weather . 😎
Thank you for this, brings back memories. Ooo Rah! BTW. The modular sleep system is great. One tip is to get the Gore-Tex shell, then snap the three pieces together and only use the outer zipper. The next tip is to use an iso mat, or yoga mat. Keep a space or at least a barrier between you and the ground and no, the sleep system does not count.
@Paul Angelo I believe he said he took the system out with him on the trip but wanted to test the wet weather gear/clothing combination to see how warm he'd be just with those.
Small trash can liners or zip lock bags for the boots, they are small and don't take up any room, I always carry a half dozen or so. good for many uses..
Hello Luke, Aslak from The Norwegian Outdoor Adventure here. Would it be an idea to stretch a paracord under the center of the tarp for support? Just a thought brother. Keep´em coming.
I use a poncho as a tarp, string it so one corner is low and the opposite one is high, then tie the hood up as a peak. It's tight, sheds water very well, provides an incredibly large amount of coverage, and the low corner is excellent for collecting rain water. A collapsible water container is great for this.
A point of coaching. Your ground sheet should not be sticking out from under your tent like that. It will catch rain water and run it under the tent floor. Any little leak will get water in your tent. Instead, the tent should overhang past the edge of the ground sheet an inch or so all the way around. Think like shingles on a roof.
Luke, I really like your channel very much. You have tons of common sense. I grew up in Washington, DC and I spent my life in the woods near my parents home. Every Saturday & Sunday all my neighbors and I would spend the entire weekend in the woods. We'd take 2 dogs and all of us had walking sticks. Very very nice times. I still love camping today. Love hearing about your experiences Brotha.
Those deer haha. Beat part of Luke's videos rhey never grow old. I always find them entertaining or inspiring. Thank you big guy. Keep doing them and God bless!
Love your videos Luke. Great advice about not setting up camp in the woods during an ice storm. And then you do it. LOL. You are quite the adventurer. Your upbeat candor is such a breath of fresh air. Stay safe brother. Much respect. Semper Fi.
Also. Pro tip, always fill the MRE heater above the fill line... MREs have improved drastically in my 20+ years of service, but after a while, they all start tasting the same. Oh and jalapeño cheese spread is currency in the field.
thomas laas I joined in 1989 and retired after 30 years! They were not very good in the 90s , I still remember having to heat them on a Coleman stove because ration heaters didn't exist back then!
@@timothyharrison5338 We would place MREs on the hoods or in the windows and engine compartments of vehicles. We usually could not have anything light producing.
That’s my mantra to aspire to: No Drama, no bullshit. Why do people have to make life harder and more unhappy for themselves and others? Enjoyed this video.
The GEN 3 that you slept in is a Multi layered system. It starts off with long johns, then a fleece top and bottom, The marshmallow suit that you slept in and then over all that is the outer shell which has your camouflage pattern on it. I think if you would I had the complete system you would’ve been warm that night. Great video keep up the good work I’m a subscriber now.
This is great, I'm watching your video, as I'm also watching out my window a snowstorm that's hit New York city. I still have my xmas tree up. Thank you.
You know I watch this the other day and actually fell asleep that's not a bad thing.. I've been fighting a back injury for the last 3 weeks and I was sitting in the chair watching it and as I heard the rain hit the tarp and slowly kept watching it sort of put me lulled me to sleep. it just kind of reminded me of camping out in the sixties with that old canvas army tent we had. I thank you for that review it was 10 minutes of sleep I hadn't had in 3 weeks. Even my small dog went to sleep. Good review do some more of these out in the rain love it, but not in our upcoming winter storm be safe in North Carolina we'll have to watch out for each other
Hi Luke, I enjoy watching your vids. Why don't you use snow shoes when there is deep snow? Wouldn't that make it more easy to hike or is it you don't want bigfoot to find you lol
Your tarp needs to be at a more severe angle when you're expecting snow or ice. It's the same principle as you will see with steep roofs in high-mountain villages. You don't want your tarp to start sagging under the weight of snow or ice.
Why not try a raised A Frame tarp setup? Or C shape? They would fare better in ice and snow... Plus, with a ridgeline above you it's extra protection from falling limbs.
Add a poncho liner to the bivy bag. When facing rain, freezing rain, and snow it is best to use a strong center line to support the tarps. That will reduce any ponding which can overload the tarp. Good Luck, Rick
Hey there Luke.. Just wanted to let you ty for the videos as always... But had two things to add... One... You should sooooo put up a deer feeder for tho white tail... Just to keep. Them around.. Lol.. And have a long story but I'll make it short.. About bugging out... I was military, army Special Forces.. 1st group out of ft Lewis here in Washington state... And served under 3 presidents and met all three of them in my time in the service.. Spent more time away from my family and friends then most at a young age... But I always saw myself as a Survivor / prepper and even taught some courses in the military that had to go along with this.. But the best advice I ever got was from a full bird colonel on a war ship going out to South Africa.. And I asked him about preparing and bugging out and his take on it.. He said.... Plan for you and your family to be dead... Your friends and everyone you are close to... Caz no matter how much you perp or do it will never be enough.. Kinda messed up but I can see the truth in it.. And how skills are worth more than preps in a million years... Anyways.. Just food for thought.. You and the family stay safe. Twitch
Another adventure in the books; on to the next!
Coming soon!
Have a great weekend everyone, stay safe.
Strength and Honor.
- Luke
You too, Luke...
Thanks for all of your efforts here, I really appreciate these episodes...
~Dave
You are a role model to my son. We really admire you not only for well done videos and dealing ability with these tough conditions, but also honest, friendly and educating personality.
Always wish you the best. Keep up the good job.
Mesut Apak, İstanbul, Turkey. 👍👏🙏
Glad to see you can drink coffee again!
This ice-rain camping video is amazing! I camped in the rain often with my scouts and fellow scout leaders but never in an ice storm and never without a sleeping bag. Luke! You da man!
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Anyone else love the sound rain makes when it hits the tarp? I find it kinda soothing and comforting provided I'm sheltered and warm.
I am from the netherlands, where rain in summer camping is absolutely cetrain, and as a kid i often went camping in the woods with my parents, so the sound of rain on tarp/tent is a soothing sound for me for sure, i sleep best with that. :-)
tenodogblu --- the best is with some one you love and sunggel up in a big down bag. How many times I've done this lol ,lol .
I don't can't but love videos like this. Especially snowstorm and thunderstorm ones. The rain sounds great. For a short time. I couldn't take 10 hours of it. Earplugs for me wouldn't be an option due to tinnitus. Headphones with TH-cam to breakup the constant rain I could do.
*sheltered and warm* being the operative words here. ; ) Can't beat the sound of rain/sleet though.
Yes! Also on a tin roof!
It is June 30th 2020 and i have been working in the rain all day. Right now i am in my yard in my hammock listening to the rain hit the tarp and watching this video. Awesome day!!!
After 30 years in the army! I can tell you that the first few times eating an MRE is a novelty! After that they get old real quick!
I still remember c rations never tried MRE
100% agreed.
Once you've tasted the powdered egg scramble, you would think MRE is a godsend.
@@deador9192 Remember the ham & cheese omelette menu in the old brown bags?
apparently they never taught you proper punctuation.
reminded me of when i was in the army 1971 in the german alps with temperatures way below zero and we had to team up and put two ponchos together to make a tent and the wind blew loud as a freight train all night and yes you got no sleep. ahhhhh the good old days !!!
Being a retired Marine, I especially enjoy content like this that combines flashbacks with updates on some of the newer gear that I didn’t get to use. I am really enjoying your content and focus on evaluating all kinds of gear. Happy to be a subscriber!!!
This guy reminds me of my U.S. History teacher in highschool. Mr. Mora if you are watching this, thankyou for a great Junior year.
I just found your channel a few days ago, and I can honestly say there aren't too many channels that can actually hold my attention for more than 40 minutes (especially videos of people just walking in the woods or chopping a tree for the whole video!). Great content and you have a great way of presenting. Not too much unnecessary rambling or filler. Spending just the right amount of time on each thought. Keep up the great content!
Just preparing my supper in a dry warm kitchen, electric stove, hot water in the sink to wash dishes ,and a bright light overhead......boy am I ever spoiled!!!!your video makes me realize just how fortunate I am.
You seem like a genuinely good and level-headed guy. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always wanted to go weather a storm like this so I’m happy to get to do it vicariously through you 😂
This channel needs more recognition from the outdoor/bushcraft community. Awesome little tidbits of information. Simple info, but useful if you havent heard it before. I like how you teach as you shoot video. Great stuff.
I think that's one reason I've watched you for so long. No B.S. no Drama. Love it Luke.
All i see is a shill for brands. In england we call these types wankers .
Thanks for the Adventure.
God Bless your daughter, and thank you to her for her service!
My wife and I are senior citizens, and I never planned on bugging out to somewhere if things got bad. I figure I know where I am at the best and prepare for the worse and hunker down. I make sure we have a 6 months supply of our medications on hand and if there is a weather situation in our area, I make sure the car gas tank is full, my 5 gallon gas jugs are full, My two propane tanks for the grill are full and plenty of bottled water and draw up 4- 5 gallon buckets of water to use in an emergency. I also keep a small solar charger and extra batteries as well as portable personal fans. I also keep my 9mm gun and plenty of hollow point ammunition on hand. I never could understand people in an emergency, like a hurricane that they knew was coming to not prepare and for them to ask when the government was going to get them relief. I always felt that if the government is your emergency plan, you need to get a new one!
Would be nice to listen to Rush on radio.
Mike I agree. Great job! Shelter in place.
Good plan, but I would advise that you tell no one about this set up lest you get uninvited guests showing up during a crisis. Like Fly suggested, have one room blacked out and secured so that could be where you stay and store your supplies. Again a great plan, I just hope that you never really have to use it, but best to have it and not need than need it and not have it. One final thought, make sure the Government doesn't know about this plan of yours.
@Chad Conley
That's what the people in New Orleans thought also!
@Chad Conley 😂🤣😂👍🏼
Your attitude is another valuable asset to have there in the freezing rain and I appreciate all your work to film and narrate your stay in the woods. I also know how to survive out there but now at my age [73] I just enjoy watching guys and gals like you doing your thing. Thanks for the show~!
I was a survival instructor in the AF survival school, but I learn a few tricks now and then from your show Stay dry!!
HIGHLY underrated channel. Have been watching for YEARS now.
As a retired teacher, being positive is the best example for our younger generation to see and model. I expected the best out of my students( and I taught KIndergarten). and 99% of the time the gave it to me. They love being in a positive environment. That is why I love watching you channel> Keep it up! Retired teacher in Mississippi.
Are you a teacher?
Great bid. At 83 with health problems has kept us close to home. Have camped here in florida in 19 degree weather. Unusual for florida but loved it. Sold my boat as kids worried about me falling over. Still have everything packed away, kids will get later . God Bless . Ol Bear.
Glad you are practicing an art long used. In the 70's we called it the Boy Scouts. We camped in all weather no pre packaged meals, no fancy gear, just your knife, hatchet, axe, and the food you packed in. The number 1 thing we did was build a fire, except when it was raining we put up shelter. Keep up the good work!
exactly these wimps now call this survival hell they eat better than i do some survival technic,this guy is rugged but never would have survived a 50 60s boy scout survival maple leaves was my aluminum foil lol,granola was beech nuts
@@dragonchamp5141 I'm old and German, I was in the Hitler Youth in the 1930s and 50's Boy Scout camps were luxury spas compared to what we did. We used to sleep on a bed of rusty barbed wire in a flooded shellhole, and for breakfast we shared a rotten dead rat cooked kebab style on a bayonet, over a fire made from the youngest boy's socks., he had to go without socks after that.
The deer were gorgeous. And I like an ice storm if I'm protected inside with no damage to power lines. God bless your daughter and keep her safe.
I carry a low power, battery powered, portable Ham Radio and antenna with me when I back pack. (Yeasu FT-817 radio, Home made dipole antenna, Bioenno 3ah 12V battery pack) Total weights is just under 4 pounds including the battery. Once set up I can talk to the world, literally. The battery will last for 3 nights operation. So my late fall and winter camping is always a combination of two of my hobbies. Never a boring moment when you can have a conversation with someone in New Zealand, while in the back woods away from all cell service and civilization.
Do you carry any solar power to trickle charge the battery when not in use for long periods of stay.
I love this freakin' idea.
@@mountainghost556 check out the Voltaic Charging Systems. Comes with solar panels and a battery pack to charge. They work great for everything from cameras to cell phones or tablets.
So are you gonna call mommy and tell her you are cold, lost, hungry & lonely ?
@@MonkeyNAround Funny you would say that. I was looking to up grade my Goal zero and checking that company out. I have almost the same system as the gentleman above only I use my Goal zero to trickle charge and I have a different radio. Thanks.
when you wake up and find yourself still on this side of the grass, it's a beautiful morning
Sometimes when the woods go aioet and even the crows are silent there s a big boy around. The deer being close for protection is another sign.
Thank you Luke. For another fine video. And as for talking. Frankly. I’d rather listen to you than most friends.
My father was in the British Army from 16 to 55 (boy soldier through to Major). He told me during the Gulf War in the cold desert night, the trick was to cook your boil-in-the-bag rations unopened, throw the bag (unopened) into your sleeping bag whilst you drank tea made with the water-then climb in to your warm sleeping bag to eat your dinner.
Genius
@Daniel Hertzler the British ones are heavy because of the tea, sugar and pint of milk that all English people need 5 times a day
Joseph Zugoola there’s ALWAYS time for a brew!!!! Contact? Brew!!! Danger close? Brew!!!! Some Rupert need to be f##ked with.....Bre.....nah! F with the Rupert followed by Brew!!!! Need a Medivac? Brew up first!!!!
Dean
Wales, UK
Dean Cooling 100%. I drink a brew whilst I get a brew on.
We didn't have heaters when I went to Desert Storm, but we did have heat tabs.
Our new MRE heaters get really hot, and the water is just at the bottom, so not only would you burn yourself, but you would also be wet, so I don't know what kind of gear you're talking about.
When you are out in nature it tends to put you in touch with what is really important in this world.. and self reflection time.. enjoyed your videos...
Love the freezing precipitation it sounds like music to the ears! Fire is a must regardless of functionality it is super cool. Tarp over tent is another killer way to set up camp ! Great video Luke it never gets old for sure. Anytime outdoors is a good time!!!!!
Nice hearing about your daughter and her experience to date. I’m a retired Senior Chief Intel Speciallist (ISCS) and Spent 28 years in the Navy, would do it all again. To hear about young people just starting their Navy life and making it a good one. Pass to her that is one retired chief loved hearing about her.
I agree with the positive point of view. If there is a negative person, extract them from your life.
I am so glad to hear your comments about "buggin out". I have been telling people the same thing for over 30 years. What really gets me is that most of the folks who say they are going to bug out have never even tried to carry their "bug out" pack for any period of time at all. Much less actually tried to carry it thru the woods. Your comments were spot on and should be heeded.. Thanks for what I consider one of the best and for sure the most relate able gear review channels on you tube. I am a johnny come lately to your channel but am catching up, 1 video at a time. Thanks for your honesty in your reviews and for your taking the time to share..
Congratulations to your daughter in the Navy. My son is on deployment now he also is in the Navy as well. He has been in for 10 yrs and he is a AO1. Thx for sharing.
2022 and still comes back to watch this video, because he is the coolest hand in the land
I enjoy your videos. I am former military so I especially enjoy these types of outings
I loved this video. I have the gen III 7 parka top and bottom. I know now I'll take my bivey and patrol bag at least. Thk you.
You have fantastic energy. and are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you.
Love your videos! I live in Maine and one trick I use to keep warm in my sleeping bag when it’s really cold is I use 1or 2 of the disposable hand warmers in my bag. Works like a charm. Toasty warm!!
Good idea, I'm a fellow Mainer as well. Oxford County.
Some of the best backpacking trips I've ever had were in late fall, when the snow/ice/rain was relentless. Great video, thanks for sharing your trip.
I've been watching old videos of yours and am very impressed with your knowledge. The way you instruct regarding camping and hiking rules, needs etc is thorough.
I love camping, i have a hammock & a tarp , extra tarp , rain gear , cause i live where it rains , but its extra sweet to be outside, watch the birds fly & play in the wind , & fish yum , have fun !
I’m glad to hear what you said about bugging out. My philosophy is...don’t bug out. Unless your life is in danger from forest fire, hurricane, earthquakes, ect, do not bug out. Why would you leave your home, with all of your preps? Unless, you have a well designed location. People that think they’ll live in the woods for months, are in for a rude awakening.
For some people it's not about going into the woods but rather becoming nomadic and not staying in a single location for a long amount of time, living in your car for example and traveling until you are relatively safe but I agree with you, stay home if it's possible
Ideally you or someone you trust lives in your bugout location and you keep minimal gear at your place of residence. If you’re within 50 miles of a major population center you’re gonna have problems.
Bill Randall jajajajaja!
In some situations you'd want to get as far away from large populations of people as possible. It would at least increase your chances of survival from violent, coordinated mobs of people, who unlike you have NOTHING to lose.
But wouldn't you want to practice with your gear in case anything did actually happen. I feel like it isn't just enough to carry around gear. You also have to know what you're doing with it.
Just found your channel 3 days ago. Watched about 50 episodes since. Very good very informative. Thank you for posting.
If you don't control the hatchet, you'll be axing for trouble.
You may have an axeident.
Tom I was thinking the same thing & no gloves.
Aren't you a cut up
Tom J just gonna axe that
Butt
Tom J I absolutely agree
I thank you for these adventures. It reminds me of the good times my dad and I had. I am confined to a wheelchair now and dad has passed. I want nothing more than to hike in West Virginia or the Smokies again. Thanks again I can smell that campfire and some good coffee in the morning.
Sorry about your dad. You have great memories to keep you company while you stay warm inside. That's the great thing about dads, they can be so very wonderful. Mine is almost 81. I treasure him. And my mother. When my time comes to grieve, I'll still be laughing about the antics we get up to.
Looked amazing out there but COLD.. Oh well, good practice
Ever see a sasquatch? I think I saw one last summer. It was either the real thing or a very very expensive Halloween costume. Great show.
Hi from the uk 😀. Just found your channel and all I can say is I love it 👌. The great outdoors ❤️. Esp don’t want drama,crap , negativity and bullshit in your life as no time for it 👍 ( my way of thinking) but we’re only human lol . Look forward to catching up on the rest of your vids 😀.
Been awhile since spending the night like this. Had a leaking tent and my sleeping bag got saturated. It was synthetic but it wasn't warm, but was survivable. Always fun to test things, yourself and your gear. Fun fun fun.
Cool video filmed during an actual ice storm with a great camp set-up to stay dry during the day/night !
Your attitude is remarkable. I'm so glad I bump into you on TH-cam.
What a wonderful time!! I had to wait till I could watch the whole video!! Merry Christmas to you and your family 😇 🇺🇸
I’m a Army veteran myself this video makes me miss those days. Great video I’m heading for the woods for a hike next day off rain or shine keep up the videos. Thanks
Thanks for bringing us along again Luke. It looked cold but fun! Regarding watching Deliverance, RIP Burt Reynolds - what a great guy! Best wishes.
He was awesome in that movie! - Luke
i remember when they did an interview with Burt Reynolds on a T.V show and they discussed that film. Burt recalls talking to Ned Beatty saying that Ned was worried about his acting career, that he'll always be remembered for the guy who got butt raped in Deliverance! Burt was trying to reasure him that wouldn't happen :)
@@gazlyno
And yet poor old Ned is still remembered for that part. Too bad.
lol wheeeee!
I did this for 23 years and now I camp out in the kitchen near the coffee pot. Cold weather survival calls for extra coffee and heat tabs. Great pointers and subbed to your channel.
Awesome video Luke, lived the gear, stay safe out there, can't wait to see the next adventure. God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸☕️
Liked the vid,always curious how non-military like/use our gear.
Overall, pretty good. Some tips to make life easier: When hiking, carry a MRE entree as close to your body as possible, this negates having to use a heater or fire and you can eat right away.
Open your MREs long-ways, and just eat from the bag that way you dont have to dirty cookware.If you DO choose to use the heater, place it, with the entrees back in the box which the entree came out of...it will heat better/faster,and when done, it may still have enough warmth left to warm something else up with.
The PCU Level 7 jacket/pants are meant to be worn (a) with other components of the PCU system, and (B) is really just for static activities...guard duty and similar things. And with just a bivvy,, you should use either a sleep pad,or cut evergreen boughs and use them to sleep on, as you lose quite a bit of your body's warmth through contact with the ground. You would be surprised at what a difference this makes. In the temps you were operating at, I wouldve brought either the whole 3 component MSS AND a poncho liner and/or, even a wool blanket,JIC, depending on how cold/warm of a sleeper you are, or, going 'old school', use the Extreme Cold OD sleeping bag- say 'old school', but I was in when these were still issued. I STILL prefer either the Extreme cold, or Intermediate cold weather OD bags to this day, with a gore=tex bivvy of some brand over whichever I use.
Well, thats all from me. I love your positive attitude and vibe, and the fact your always, ALWAYS smiling. I wish I could be more like you ,y friend, but I guess thats a different story.Please keep making vids like this. Keep up the good work,
Alan
PS:Nice choice of movie to watch,alone,in the woods, at night.
Also,watch out for bigfeets.
Pensacola is a great place for "A" and "C" school. I enjoyed my time at Corry Station, 20 something years ago. Hope she has a good time there.
Love your videos. I love the longer winter nights as it allows more reading time!
I keep a low power set of binoculars in my pack. It can keep me busy for many hours when out like this.
I always carry a monocular. I keep it in a little sack, not bigger than a big sharpie.
Congrats with you daughter!!! My daughter joined last year then down to Florida now in New Orleans Hates the mosquitoes but loves the Navy. Chest puff and smile every night great vid
no one remembers a perfect camp-out. the stories you will have to tell.
Having been in the Army for over 22 years now, I have worn three different generations of cold weather gear. The gray parka and trousers you slept in are part of a clothing system, and are not really intended to be worn over your regular uniform, or in your case, the clothing you were wearing. When worn with the correct layers of silk weight base layer, the grid fleece mid layer, and then the ECW parka and trousers, you can stay fairly warm to temperatures well below zero. The whole purpose of that clothing system is to trap the warm air between your body and the different layers, while wicking moisture to the outside. If you were wearing any cotton garments under the ECW clothing, even the slightest amount of moisture absorbed by the cotton will draw away body heat and you'll get cold. One other suggestion...get a poncho liner. In the absence of a sleeping bag itself, the poncho liner inside the bivy cover, along with some cold weather clothing will still keep you somewhat warm, and not quite as miserable. Great video though. Contrary to popular belief, we actually do get issued some decent gear in the military, and if used properly will certainly keep you alive, if not somewhat comfortable.
“Am I going to eat that right now? Hell No”. Lmfao. Great video Luke!
Being in the woods while it’s sleeting........ is the best........ you can practically sneak up on any wild life....... they can’t hear you coming because of all the noise going on around you.
Love 💕 the outdoors no matter what weather .
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Thank you for this, brings back memories. Ooo Rah!
BTW. The modular sleep system is great. One tip is to get the Gore-Tex shell, then snap the three pieces together and only use the outer zipper. The next tip is to use an iso mat, or yoga mat. Keep a space or at least a barrier between you and the ground and no, the sleep system does not count.
I live in. Milton Florida 15min away from Pensacola would love help you do a camping trip
@Paul Angelo I believe he said he took the system out with him on the trip but wanted to test the wet weather gear/clothing combination to see how warm he'd be just with those.
@@kevinmoore2929 He sure did, thanks for pointing that out.
What beautiful scenery! Thank you for all the close ups of the ice encased leaves and branches!
Small trash can liners or zip lock bags for the boots, they are small and don't take up any room, I always carry a half dozen or so. good for many uses..
A weather radio to track the storm would not be a bad idea. Love those little radios
He said " When I was young I was in tents "
Haha he is still in tents now.
I just started watching your videos. I love your channel. Nature is man's paradise.
Hello Luke, Aslak from The Norwegian Outdoor Adventure here.
Would it be an idea to stretch a paracord under the center of the tarp for support? Just a thought brother.
Keep´em coming.
I use a poncho as a tarp, string it so one corner is low and the opposite one is high, then tie the hood up as a peak. It's tight, sheds water very well, provides an incredibly large amount of coverage, and the low corner is excellent for collecting rain water. A collapsible water container is great for this.
@@davidcruz8667 that’s a great setup 👍
@@norwegianoutdooradventuren5376 thank you!😊
Love your attitude! I agree that it's important to stay positive... negativity is an inefficient waste of time and energy and a miserable way to live!
A point of coaching. Your ground sheet should not be sticking out from under your tent like that. It will catch rain water and run it under the tent floor. Any little leak will get water in your tent.
Instead, the tent should overhang past the edge of the ground sheet an inch or so all the way around. Think like shingles on a roof.
nit pickers abound !
@@triumphmanful you spelled common sense wrong
How do you spell it ?
No offense but you're missing something; the tent was under the tarp. :D
If it wasn't for that, it would have been tucked.
- Luke
lol...I have learned 2 things from this video. 1-what and how to. 2-ppl are a$$ O's.
So much better than any survival show out there.
Earthworm. Protein. Am I going to eat that right now? Hell No! Hahahaha, love it. Another great video.
1953 why not eat the worm?
Luke, I really like your channel very much. You have tons of common sense. I grew up in Washington, DC and I spent my life in the woods near my parents home. Every Saturday & Sunday all my neighbors and I would spend the entire weekend in the woods. We'd take 2 dogs and all of us had walking sticks. Very very nice times. I still love camping today. Love hearing about your experiences Brotha.
Challenges increase your confidence! It's also fun.
Those deer haha. Beat part of Luke's videos rhey never grow old. I always find them entertaining or inspiring. Thank you big guy. Keep doing them and God bless!
I stayed in -10 with 2 shelter halves and extreme cold sleeping bag while in the military. I stayed warm
Love your videos Luke. Great advice about not setting up camp in the woods during an ice storm. And then you do it. LOL. You are quite the adventurer. Your upbeat candor is such a breath of fresh air. Stay safe brother. Much respect. Semper Fi.
Also. Pro tip, always fill the MRE heater above the fill line... MREs have improved drastically in my 20+ years of service, but after a while, they all start tasting the same. Oh and jalapeño cheese spread is currency in the field.
So true. And how do we take our coffee? Ranger shots!
@@paulangelo1974 we would dip the instant coffee as it were cope....
thomas laas I joined in 1989 and retired after 30 years! They were not very good in the 90s , I still remember having to heat them on a Coleman stove because ration heaters didn't exist back then!
@@Shiner32 Especially when reporting for watch. Full cartridge belt, condition 1 weapon and caffeine... All ready on the firing line?
@@timothyharrison5338 We would place MREs on the hoods or in the windows and engine compartments of vehicles. We usually could not have anything light producing.
That’s my mantra to aspire to: No Drama, no bullshit. Why do people have to make life harder and more unhappy for themselves and others? Enjoyed this video.
The GEN 3 that you slept in is a Multi layered system. It starts off with long johns, then a fleece top and bottom, The marshmallow suit that you slept in and then over all that is the outer shell which has your camouflage pattern on it. I think if you would I had the complete system you would’ve been warm that night. Great video keep up the good work I’m a subscriber now.
This is great, I'm watching your video, as I'm also watching out my window a snowstorm that's hit New York city. I still have my xmas tree up. Thank you.
Darn Tough socks, made in Vermont, life time guaranteed . I love mine
Great tips in this video,...bugging out, where to make camp etc. Keep talking Luke🙂 I'm loving it
I like you an your videos....your pretty cool....keep them coming
You know I watch this the other day and actually fell asleep that's not a bad thing.. I've been fighting a back injury for the last 3 weeks and I was sitting in the chair watching it and as I heard the rain hit the tarp and slowly kept watching it sort of put me lulled me to sleep. it just kind of reminded me of camping out in the sixties with that old canvas army tent we had. I thank you for that review it was 10 minutes of sleep I hadn't had in 3 weeks. Even my small dog went to sleep. Good review do some more of these out in the rain love it, but not in our upcoming winter storm be safe in North Carolina we'll have to watch out for each other
Good video little guy. C-Rations and tent halves was in my Army
Thank God SOMEBODY on TH-cam is smart enough to take a hatchet camping instead of hacking at everything with a ½ inch thick knife!!!
Hi Luke, I enjoy watching your vids. Why don't you use snow shoes when there is deep snow? Wouldn't that make it more easy to hike or is it you don't want bigfoot to find you lol
Love your narrations, good voice distinction, good description, evaluations, honesty, entertainment. Really enjoy your vids. A big “10”
Your tarp needs to be at a more severe angle when you're expecting snow or ice. It's the same principle as you will see with steep roofs in high-mountain villages. You don't want your tarp to start sagging under the weight of snow or ice.
Exactly
Why not try a raised A Frame tarp setup? Or C shape? They would fare better in ice and snow... Plus, with a ridgeline above you it's extra protection from falling limbs.
Add a poncho liner to the bivy bag. When facing rain, freezing rain, and snow it is best to use a strong center line to support the tarps. That will reduce any ponding which can overload the tarp. Good Luck, Rick
23 years in the Army so I had enough camping in the cold.
Lol, ikr
Looks like my back yard young man. Lovely scenery. Those two deer were thinking, don't you know a storm's a coming?
Nice video!
"Cold, damp, and nasty, just the way I like it"
just the sound of the rain drop on the tarp man, im already stoked!
Hey there Luke.. Just wanted to let you ty for the videos as always... But had two things to add... One... You should sooooo put up a deer feeder for tho white tail... Just to keep. Them around.. Lol.. And have a long story but I'll make it short.. About bugging out... I was military, army Special Forces.. 1st group out of ft Lewis here in Washington state... And served under 3 presidents and met all three of them in my time in the service.. Spent more time away from my family and friends then most at a young age... But I always saw myself as a Survivor / prepper and even taught some courses in the military that had to go along with this.. But the best advice I ever got was from a full bird colonel on a war ship going out to South Africa.. And I asked him about preparing and bugging out and his take on it.. He said.... Plan for you and your family to be dead... Your friends and everyone you are close to... Caz no matter how much you perp or do it will never be enough.. Kinda messed up but I can see the truth in it.. And how skills are worth more than preps in a million years... Anyways.. Just food for thought.. You and the family stay safe.
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Also, the country is full of nuclear sites. Many of these need to be maintained or we will pretty much die. Think Chernobyl times about 100
Luke - You're a good man. I love your attitude.