Thank you Rian and Rhys for making my weekend so special and enjoyable, i surely felt away from home in an adventurers weekend . I think you should always consider dropping the vids on Fridays 😊. The length of the vid was super amazing and the scenery was spectacular, the jokes were 😂😂😂😂. Can't wait for the next one. Cheers🥂
Yes!!! Some 4x4 shops sell swags, but they're so expensive! Another option is the Carp Fishing bivvy or brolley. Those are also super easy to set up. Would love see those in SA, and beyond.
Awesome Video! I was camping between 1 and 2 sites at Maghoto when 6xlions walked through.What a morning indeed!Great that you saw them later.Going back to Khwai next Oct.Cheers!
Thanks bud, much appreciated. Yes, we going back in the next couple of months, and biting at the bit to be back out in the bush. Special place the area of Khwai is 👌
Hi there Ryan and Rhys- thanks again for another fantastic episode…you guys are legends, there you are seated under a tree chatting about lions yet there are no fences😂😂oh my word😂 Armchair traveller that I am I thank you for sharing scary but worthwhile experiences- stay safe legends
Two pie thieves smashing those vetkoeks was almost as hilarious for me as imagining Rhys trapped in the tent in his Y fronts, giant panga in hand sh*tting himself at 4am hoping the lions dont eat him. Awesome video lads
Good Evening 😊 Awesome Video👌🏽 Thanks For Sharing 👏🏼👏🏼 Lovely Scenery , Next Level 💯 Have a Wonderful Weekend and God Bless You 🙏🏽 Greetings From The Limpopo Province 🇿🇦
Thanks for sharing your travels with us Boet. You and fellow TH-camrs are laying the foundations for all of us to get out there. Cheers boys! And props to all the sponsors of the channel. I'll be coming to them when I am ready!
That sand is a monster Flippen thick. Sit along the fire at night man die lewe is lekke. The lions in the night 100 meters from camp site next level, Rhys i will also sh-t in my pants when sleeping in ground tent with lions nearby. Ryan the camera work is next level. Sightings brilliant. The lion is the king in the jungle period nice close-up shots of the Lions, Ryan. This is overlanding at its best flippen epic episode Ryan hopefully one day i will meet you cheers.
Thank you Shaun for your awesome message. We both appreciate it mate. So the thing is camera always softens everything. Angles are never steep and sand never looks that thick, but, it is very thick in some parts. Glad you enjoyed the adventure mate, and thank you again for your kind words. Legend 🙌
What an adventure again. I am homesick for the bush, but your video's take me right back. But you guys make it so difficult for us to choose where to go to next as all those places are brilliant. Just to let you know. Because of your videos I had a look at Tschakabika. Probably the most beautifull spot in Hwange, best accesible from railroadtrack. But I came from Lukosi/Sinamatella side, like you, that was not easy, few stops to improve the dry riverbed-crossing with rocks and logs to get through without damage. But then I went from Tshakabika down to Tshompani. That was a crazy adventure, at times not a decent track, 16k in appr 3hrs sometimes even having to cut a detour around a pushed-over tree. Not advisable to be honest, even the rangers that I supprisingly met at Tshompani couldnt believe I did that track. But at Tshompani waterhole I was astonished and couldnt believe what I saw: hundreds of Elephant at that waterhole coming, going, at the water, in the water. Wouldnt have had that experience without your video's.
Thank you Iddo, really appreciate your kind words and glad the show is pointing you in any direction. Inspired bud. I am going to have to visit Tshompani waterhole and drive the track. I’ve been halfway along that track before and yes, it isn’t one for the faint of heart. Thank you mate and I’ll see you at the next one legend 🤙
Wiser thing to do, turn around at the right time, should have also done that. Wasn't punished by the bush this time. "Courage and stupidity are close neighbours".
That was great. That's an area we would love to see. We have been told many times that Khwai has some of the best wildlife sightings in Africa. Seems accurate. I don't know about sleeping in a ground tent with 6 big male lions around....Rhys. As always, proud to be a Patreon.
Another beautiful episode Ryan. Well done... On the swag tent it will work better in fenced camps only not wild camping.. Bigger elephant may go over it and mistakenly step on it it's too low
I'm so happy I watched the whole video. Enjoyed every bit of it.. But the way, the vibes between you guys 👌👌 Looove it.. Much respect to Reice for the guts (ground tent in Khwai ?? 😳😳 I would never.. 🤣🤣🤣 Khwai is an absolute jewel, once u go Khwai you can't go back.. Magotlho (plural) and Mogotlho (singular) 👌👌
Thanks Drup. Really appreciated. Rhys and I enjoy keeping it simple out there, and being in Khwai makes it very easy. Glad you enjoyed it. Magotho (singular), and Magothlo (plural)
Hi Ryan . I love the episodes. Reese can get a swag from Ironman 4x4 . It's very sturdy and awesome quality... but i agree with you i wouldn't feel safe. But i also believe predators see a ground tent and a swag as a "bush" or a big rock. I don't think they have picked up that there would be a human snack inside a tent. They just don't hunt like that . But an elephant might step on you by accident. So if i would use a swag, i would pitch it next to a vehicle.
Thank you legend. So my concern with a swag is getting in and out of one at a compromised position, on ones side. In the early hours of the morning I think one would be more vulnerable to a leopard attack, no matter closeness to vehicle. It is an interesting idea though. Rhys has seen the swags as you mentioned, but I think he has his eyes set on something else from dometic. Thanks again and I appreciate your comment 🙌
I agree. It's very sketchy. The dometic is a good product as well.i am like you , i also prefer my rooftop tent. But ja thanks again for the awsome episodes. 😅 @4x4ventures_southafrica
Greetings from Tampa, Florida. Thank you for an amazing episode full of great sightings and good info. Both you and Rhys make a fabulous and fun team! Looking forward to your next adventure.
Hey Ryan .. good to see you boys out and about again .. the Swag … ok I live in Australia where they are quite common and popular , I have borrowed my nephew’s one a few times.. the only benefit is they are quick to erect . The down side is they are very bulky and heavy for their size , then if you want it off the ground then you have to get an off ground stretcher frame purpose made for a swag .. and that comes with another heavy bulky add on . They are nice in winter as they are warm . But in rain I have serious doubts if they are going to keep you dry . Personally I would find a very well made practical two or one man canvas tent . The new canvas made now is a lot lighter than the older tents from years ago . The swag can open up if you get hot at night , they are enclosed with mozzie fly screen net .. but wildlife like lion etc would take advantage of that and it would be not safe being so low down and exposed . Swags are not for everyone and certainly not in Africa in the wild bush with predators around ! Stay well !
Thank you mate for your honest sentiments regarding a swag here in Africa. I feel the same way and appreciate your information about some of the things that do concern me about using one in wild places. Much appreciated
@@4x4ventures_southafrica and thank you Ryan and Reece for your enthusiasm and entertainment , first class lads .. and love your channel big time , I enjoy that it is actually always a long episode and not these short 5 minute shows we often see on TH-cam .. keep it up brother you doing very well 👍👌🏻👏👏👏
Good show guys! Speak to the Ironman 4x4 guys, they use swags in some of there videos, and also supply them (Reese looks like he might be a bit big for one of those!)
Thanks mate. At this stage it would seem a Rhys problem. We think it would make for interesting camp life. Yes, familiar with their swag options, and from Dometic. Let’s see where the tall fella lands 😂
Spent 6 months living in a swag in Western Australia whilst drilling for gold. Was pretty good except when the creepy crawlies visited, usually two nights before going on a break. Had close encounters with Kangaroos checking me out in the middle of the night and breaking the ice off the swag in winter was always a bit challenging.
This conversation will be helpful for me too as i have been looking into buying a swag from Ironman but i have been skeptical, haven't seen one in person here in Bots! But i feel is the same as canvas ground tent but very small as if is a sleep bag 😂😂
It’s a tough one if you make it so. For me, personally I wouldn’t tempt a swag, but for others they are keen. Without having tested one, or spoken to anyone who have slept in the proper wild with one I cannot advise you legend. I’m sure it will be fine, but can you imagine sleeping in one at Mabua, Kgalagadi and the lions come into camp. Shit, not for me mate. Good luck 👌
HI, I think a swag can work in a normal fenced camp site. In the wild I think if you put in on a stretcher and next to a vehicle you should be quite good and not on the open should a herd of animals come running though your camp site . Nice video and nice places you have been to.
Just thinking about the swag.. Not a bonza idea at all. Bloody hot and way too low for "Wild" spaces. But, on the heat thing try and get a UV blanket thingy you could hang over the canvas tent helping to reflect the heat making it much more comfortable along with 2 solar fans
Thanks for sharing I started sleeping in a ten when i got married (I was 43) before that it was bedrol all over Botswana never had a serious problem That been said the predators get more and more chicky nowadays
Fantastic and our pleasure. Yes, predators are a lot more cheeky as a result of no fear towards us upright walkers. I err on the side of caution in the wild
Another awesome video. It seems that many of these roads can be traveled in a 4x2 high rise vehicle(2023 Ford Everest) with diff lock? Do you think it's possible? Keep up the great content. Thanks, Mike, Cape Town
Thank you Mike, yes it is possible in the drier months, but I wouldn’t advise it if travelling alone. The thicker sandy parts might catch you out, and for that you will need a 4x4. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but I am saying it’s the main reason I purchased a 4x4. All the best 🫡
Good day Mr Ryan. I m enjoying your episodes in Botswana Serowe town. I loved it. Is there any way in which car engines can be protected from this deep water crossings? Or this idea is not yet in car manufacturers and the like? But anyway this was great and i also loved that part of lions roaring in your camp, how was the experience
Yeh it was a crazy experience having lions in camp, for sure. The best bit of advice, stay away from water crossings. Any motor is subject to drowning. There are ways of kitting out a motor to protect it from water, but, it’s not something we do for fear of starving motors of air. Stay away from water, I was lucky
Great series Thank you so much and looking forward to getting out there . Interested to know what adjustable setting you used for the corrugated roads at 60 km/hr and the 4x4 sand tracks ?
Thank you. Front shocks adjusted for this trip from setting 3 to setting 4. Bang on point for the tough dog suspension and the weight of the rangers front end
Being a saffa living in Aus, swag in Africa for me is a no go, they heavy, hot, no space for your personals, I would rather look at a OZTENT RV series ! 30 second tent
Absolutely Peter. I concur with your concerns regarding a swag. Big one is space to freely move, and I suppose that’s the one major benefit with a 3m X 3m ground tent. Let’s see what happens and which way Rhys goes
Howzit Ryan I have a fridge freezer like yours , if there is not sufficient power to run it the compressor will not operate , it’s quite normal and the unit should be ok once you rectified your battery set up . By now you would know what the cause was ? One way to find out if the compressor is faulty is plug the Dometic into mains power 220volts .
Yeh so we did the above mentioned, plugging into mains, but the problem persisted. We found out that the compressor had blown as a result of not poor air circulation. The dometic is a great fridge, don’t get me wrong. The only slight issue is the ventilation is at the bottom, and it will battle in a closed environment if the air is not circulated, as per what happens in a tray and canopy. Thank you though for your suggestions legend 👌
@@4x4ventures_southafrica all good Ryan .. glad you found out the reason for the failure of the compressor , yes ventilation is critical . And yes they are excellent units the Dometic .. were you able to get a new compressor ? Stay well brother .. looking forward to more adventures with you guys ! Outstanding stuff .
1:20:33 Reese is hungry again.......where are we Reese? Chicken Licken....lol, you have to talk louder....CHICKEN LICKEN....( he had that guilty Sdumo face )...lmao. Come on Ryan let Reese have his Chicken Licken.
Not sure I agree. Wildlife/predatory attacks do happen and have happened. 6months nothing, next day it can go wrong. Not to over think, but rather advise on the side of caution. Thanks though
I have a Nissan nv350 caravan. I’m interested in knowing if I’d be able to access these places like Hwange and Gonarezhou in Zim ? What are some vehicle makes and models that you have seen over landing ?
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Thank you Rian and Rhys for making my weekend so special and enjoyable, i surely felt away from home in an adventurers weekend . I think you should always consider dropping the vids on Fridays 😊. The length of the vid was super amazing and the scenery was spectacular, the jokes were 😂😂😂😂. Can't wait for the next one. Cheers🥂
Thank you Freeman, and great to make your weekend. We appreciate your comment legend and advice. Let’s see how it goes. See you at the next one 👌
Love the video close call with them lions
Yes!!! Some 4x4 shops sell swags, but they're so expensive!
Another option is the Carp Fishing bivvy or brolley. Those are also super easy to set up. Would love see those in SA, and beyond.
Thank you guys for that very entertaining episode. How previleged you are. One of the adventures for me this one.
Enjoying every moment with this channel keep them coming you guys true Batswana ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 much love guys
Thank you bud, really good to hear you enjoyed it 🙌
wanna try that vetkuk sandwich yummy . Nice production as always. Thanks
Try it legend, you will thank me later 👌
Awesome Video! I was camping between 1 and 2 sites at Maghoto when 6xlions walked through.What a morning indeed!Great that you saw them later.Going back to Khwai next Oct.Cheers!
Thanks bud, much appreciated. Yes, we going back in the next couple of months, and biting at the bit to be back out in the bush. Special place the area of Khwai is 👌
Thanks, Ryan and Rhys for an awesome trip!! That was our Friday night movie. Thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you Mike, always great to hear it 🙌
Another great watch Ryan and Reece. Stayed elsewhere in Khwai before but now Magotho is definitely on my wish list.
Thank you and enjoy Magotho. Bit of advice, if you can, book out of season as apparently the campsites get very full. Enjoy
In short. Stunning. Thanks
Stunning video Ryan, as always, and great tips for those inexpensive[erienced in travelling around our bush, thank you.
Another epic video Ryan. LEGEND !!! What an awesome experience in a very special place indeed.
Thank you Neil. Much appreciated bud
That was a long one Ryan. I had to have an intermission - but it was enthralling. Thank you once again. All the best, Mike G
Thanks Mike 😂😂 I also had to have intermission 🤙
Just wow......
What an epic episode, magic.
Thanks for the share, what a way to end off the weekend.
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Thank you Paul, great to hear 👌 see you at the next one legend
Hi there Ryan and Rhys- thanks again for another fantastic episode…you guys are legends, there you are seated under a tree chatting about lions yet there are no fences😂😂oh my word😂
Armchair traveller that I am I thank you for sharing scary but worthwhile experiences- stay safe legends
Thank you Patricia, for your support and kind words. Glad you enjoyed this one legend and see you at the next one 👌
Two pie thieves smashing those vetkoeks was almost as hilarious for me as imagining Rhys trapped in the tent in his Y fronts, giant panga in hand sh*tting himself at 4am hoping the lions dont eat him. Awesome video lads
Good Evening 😊 Awesome Video👌🏽 Thanks For Sharing 👏🏼👏🏼 Lovely Scenery , Next Level 💯 Have a Wonderful Weekend and God Bless You 🙏🏽 Greetings From The Limpopo Province 🇿🇦
Thank you legend 🙌
Ryan Blessed Sunday.
Watching from Seattle Washington.
What is a swag , you should have made a pop up picture of a Swag Tent ⛺️. 😅
Thanks for the awesome video.
U guys are legends.
Cant wait to watch the next episode
Thanks
Lekker video! Nice job guys
Awesome, and thank you 👌
Looked like fun. Well filmed 👏🏼
Great episode legend, glad you are back 🎉
Thank you Joshua. Good to be back 🙌
Great series, thanks 💪🏻
Thanks Ryan and Rhys. Khwai is amazing with its literally wildlife moving along the river😊😊
Thank you Kefilwe. 100% a top spot along the river Khwai
Thanks for sharing your travels with us Boet. You and fellow TH-camrs are laying the foundations for all of us to get out there. Cheers boys! And props to all the sponsors of the channel. I'll be coming to them when I am ready!
WhaaaL, what a combination you and Rhys ........... Rhys well done ✅ you are mastering the game.
Thank you Tafadzwa. Rhys is still working for his 4x4ventures certificate though 😂😂😂
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I love my Oztent in unfenced areas🤟 I've considered a swag under the awning if I'm alone.
Thank you Wessel. The Oztent is a great tent. Enjoy the show legend
Great episode Ryan! Really liked this series👏
Really fantastic to hear it bud 👌
Another amazing trip and video. Well done my friend!
Thank you overlandscout. Glad you enjoyed and much appreciated legend 🤙
That sand is a monster Flippen thick. Sit along the fire at night man die lewe is lekke. The lions in the night 100 meters from camp site next level, Rhys i will also sh-t in my pants when sleeping in ground tent with lions nearby. Ryan the camera work is next level. Sightings brilliant. The lion is the king in the jungle period nice close-up shots of the Lions, Ryan. This is overlanding at its best flippen epic episode Ryan hopefully one day i will meet you cheers.
Thank you Shaun for your awesome message. We both appreciate it mate. So the thing is camera always softens everything. Angles are never steep and sand never looks that thick, but, it is very thick in some parts. Glad you enjoyed the adventure mate, and thank you again for your kind words. Legend 🙌
Thanks for the Vetkoek idea must remember it for the future.👌
Another amazing episode Ryan. You passed through my town, Francistown.
My town too. Thanks legend
Awesome video, thanks Ryan and Rhys! Magotho and Khwai look amazing, thanks for taking us along your Botswana journey!
What an adventure again. I am homesick for the bush, but your video's take me right back. But you guys make it so difficult for us to choose where to go to next as all those places are brilliant.
Just to let you know. Because of your videos I had a look at Tschakabika. Probably the most beautifull spot in Hwange, best accesible from railroadtrack. But I came from Lukosi/Sinamatella side, like you, that was not easy, few stops to improve the dry riverbed-crossing with rocks and logs to get through without damage. But then I went from Tshakabika down to Tshompani. That was a crazy adventure, at times not a decent track, 16k in appr 3hrs sometimes even having to cut a detour around a pushed-over tree. Not advisable to be honest, even the rangers that I supprisingly met at Tshompani couldnt believe I did that track. But at Tshompani waterhole I was astonished and couldnt believe what I saw: hundreds of Elephant at that waterhole coming, going, at the water, in the water.
Wouldnt have had that experience without your video's.
Thank you Iddo, really appreciate your kind words and glad the show is pointing you in any direction. Inspired bud. I am going to have to visit Tshompani waterhole and drive the track. I’ve been halfway along that track before and yes, it isn’t one for the faint of heart. Thank you mate and I’ll see you at the next one legend 🤙
Wiser thing to do, turn around at the right time, should have also done that. Wasn't punished by the bush this time. "Courage and stupidity are close neighbours".
That was great. That's an area we would love to see. We have been told many times that Khwai has some of the best wildlife sightings in Africa. Seems accurate. I don't know about sleeping in a ground tent with 6 big male lions around....Rhys. As always, proud to be a Patreon.
Enjoy every episode
Thanks guys
Swag...scorpions and spiders and snakes....I'll take a Clam shell thank-you very much. Lekker video bruh from Canada.
Thanks Jono, much appreciated and yes, tend to agree. It would be a nice test though for Rhys 😂😂
Simply epic❤
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Like 4xoverland but without the self promotion
Just amazing
😂 ASPW would love this comment. Thank you, it means quite a lot to hear that 👌
Excellent video, thanks
You’re welcome. Thank you
Another beautiful episode Ryan. Well done... On the swag tent it will work better in fenced camps only not wild camping.. Bigger elephant may go over it and mistakenly step on it it's too low
Thank you legends. Yes, one of my concerns about the ellies with a swag tent. Appreciate your comment and I’ll see you at the next one 🙌
@Ryan and Rhys you made my Friday night great again
Boom
Brilliant Ryan. Keep them coming. I always on the lookout for them.
I'm so happy I watched the whole video. Enjoyed every bit of it.. But the way, the vibes between you guys 👌👌 Looove it.. Much respect to Reice for the guts (ground tent in Khwai ?? 😳😳 I would never.. 🤣🤣🤣
Khwai is an absolute jewel, once u go Khwai you can't go back..
Magotlho (plural) and Mogotlho (singular) 👌👌
Thanks Drup. Really appreciated. Rhys and I enjoy keeping it simple out there, and being in Khwai makes it very easy. Glad you enjoyed it.
Magotho (singular), and Magothlo (plural)
@@4x4ventures_southafrica Wonderful. Rhys not Riece, apologies 🙏🏾
No, it's MOgotlho (singular) MAgotlho (plural).. 👌👌
Thank you for the correction 👌
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Hi Ryan . I love the episodes. Reese can get a swag from Ironman 4x4 . It's very sturdy and awesome quality... but i agree with you i wouldn't feel safe. But i also believe predators see a ground tent and a swag as a "bush" or a big rock. I don't think they have picked up that there would be a human snack inside a tent. They just don't hunt like that . But an elephant might step on you by accident. So if i would use a swag, i would pitch it next to a vehicle.
Thank you legend.
So my concern with a swag is getting in and out of one at a compromised position, on ones side. In the early hours of the morning I think one would be more vulnerable to a leopard attack, no matter closeness to vehicle. It is an interesting idea though. Rhys has seen the swags as you mentioned, but I think he has his eyes set on something else from dometic. Thanks again and I appreciate your comment 🙌
I agree. It's very sketchy. The dometic is a good product as well.i am like you , i also prefer my rooftop tent. But ja thanks again for the awsome episodes. 😅 @4x4ventures_southafrica
Greetings from Tampa, Florida. Thank you for an amazing episode full of great sightings and good info. Both you and Rhys make a fabulous and fun team! Looking forward to your next adventure.
Thank you Jackie, and always fantastic to hear the episode is reaching far off places. Glad you enjoyed it. See you at the next one
Thanks
Thank you mate. Really appreciated 🙌🙌
Great episode, enjoyed it thanks Ryan and Rhys!
Thank you bud, from us we salute 🫡
Hey Ryan .. good to see you boys out and about again .. the Swag … ok I live in Australia where they are quite common and popular , I have borrowed my nephew’s one a few times.. the only benefit is they are quick to erect . The down side is they are very bulky and heavy for their size , then if you want it off the ground then you have to get an off ground stretcher frame purpose made for a swag .. and that comes with another heavy bulky add on . They are nice in winter as they are warm . But in rain I have serious doubts if they are going to keep you dry . Personally I would find a very well made practical two or one man canvas tent . The new canvas made now is a lot lighter than the older tents from years ago . The swag can open up if you get hot at night , they are enclosed with mozzie fly screen net .. but wildlife like lion etc would take advantage of that and it would be not safe being so low down and exposed . Swags are not for everyone and certainly not in Africa in the wild bush with predators around ! Stay well !
Thank you mate for your honest sentiments regarding a swag here in Africa. I feel the same way and appreciate your information about some of the things that do concern me about using one in wild places. Much appreciated
@@4x4ventures_southafrica and thank you Ryan and Reece for your enthusiasm and entertainment , first class lads .. and love your channel big time , I enjoy that it is actually always a long episode and not these short 5 minute shows we often see on TH-cam .. keep it up brother you doing very well 👍👌🏻👏👏👏
Thanks!
Thank you Rex. Much appreciated legend
One of your absolute best videos, thoroughly enjoyed it and had a good laugh. We were in the area in July and brought back good memories.
Thank you and glad you think so. We salute you and much appreciated. Yes, it is an area that does create magic memories for sure
Listen guys, with the vetkoek consumption,best you can the Swag idea completely! 😂
Thanks David, that is a Rhys problem 😂😂
Good show guys! Speak to the Ironman 4x4 guys, they use swags in some of there videos, and also supply them (Reese looks like he might be a bit big for one of those!)
100% I don't fit well in that tent hahahaha😊
Thanks mate. At this stage it would seem a Rhys problem. We think it would make for interesting camp life. Yes, familiar with their swag options, and from Dometic. Let’s see where the tall fella lands 😂
Amazing Ryan and Rhys. Loved this one.
Thanks Werner and really appreciate your support and super thanks donation. Legend 👌
Awesome trip guys,thanks for sharing,🙌🙌
You are welcome and thank you for your comment 👌
Lovely Episode Ryan. Well done. Enjoy your editing.
Thank you Henk, really appreciated bud 👌
Spent 6 months living in a swag in Western Australia whilst drilling for gold. Was pretty good except when the creepy crawlies visited, usually two nights before going on a break. Had close encounters with Kangaroos checking me out in the middle of the night and breaking the ice off the swag in winter was always a bit challenging.
This conversation will be helpful for me too as i have been looking into buying a swag from Ironman but i have been skeptical, haven't seen one in person here in Bots! But i feel is the same as canvas ground tent but very small as if is a sleep bag 😂😂
It’s a tough one if you make it so. For me, personally I wouldn’t tempt a swag, but for others they are keen. Without having tested one, or spoken to anyone who have slept in the proper wild with one I cannot advise you legend. I’m sure it will be fine, but can you imagine sleeping in one at Mabua, Kgalagadi and the lions come into camp. Shit, not for me mate. Good luck 👌
Legends, Thanks for another great video. Nothing beats delicious warms magwinyas. 🤣🤣🤣😀
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Thank you. First thanks out 6555 views. I salute you 🙌
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Thank you, and hope ouma and you enjoy the show 👌
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HI, I think a swag can work in a normal fenced camp site. In the wild I think if you put in on a stretcher and next to a vehicle you should be quite good and not on the open should a herd of animals come running though your camp site .
Nice video and nice places you have been to.
Thank you Frik. We are thinking the same way. Some good suggestions coming from people in the write ups. Much appreciated mate
With redarc you only need one device to jumpstart, Solar, and load your second battery 😊
I don’t have redarc?? But thanks for sharing Tim 👌
@@4x4ventures_southafrica na maybe for some future upgrades, you don’t have to Carrie that much stuff, safes weight and make the life easier 🤗
Just thinking about the swag.. Not a bonza idea at all. Bloody hot and way too low for "Wild" spaces. But, on the heat thing try and get a UV blanket thingy you could hang over the canvas tent helping to reflect the heat making it much more comfortable along with 2 solar fans
Thank you mate, some good ideas there. Rhys’s problems 😂😂
Yes and going to solve the problem hahaha
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Great one guys. I'd say no to the swag - I recall chatting to an experienced guide who said he'd never sleep in a small tent in unfenced campsites.
Thanks Rob, much appreciated. Yes, I am of the same opinion. You just never know, and in a smaller tent the odds must diminish right?
@@4x4ventures_southafrica exactly. You could get stomped by mistake and you can't get away from the walls if something outside is curious.
@MovingPicturesAfrica absolutely, my worry is leopard bud, to get in and out for a 3am whizz, one becomes very vulnerable low to the ground
Roof top swag may work, might even be cheaper😂
Thanks for sharing
I started sleeping in a ten when i got married (I was 43) before that it was bedrol all over Botswana never had a serious problem
That been said the predators get more and more chicky nowadays
Fantastic and our pleasure. Yes, predators are a lot more cheeky as a result of no fear towards us upright walkers. I err on the side of caution in the wild
49.37 Burn up a tree 🤣🤣🤣 cool dudes .
Another awesome video. It seems that many of these roads can be traveled in a 4x2 high rise vehicle(2023 Ford Everest) with diff lock? Do you think it's possible? Keep up the great content. Thanks, Mike, Cape Town
Thank you Mike, yes it is possible in the drier months, but I wouldn’t advise it if travelling alone. The thicker sandy parts might catch you out, and for that you will need a 4x4. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but I am saying it’s the main reason I purchased a 4x4. All the best 🫡
Good day Mr Ryan. I m enjoying your episodes in Botswana Serowe town. I loved it. Is there any way in which car engines can be protected from this deep water crossings? Or this idea is not yet in car manufacturers and the like? But anyway this was great and i also loved that part of lions roaring in your camp, how was the experience
Yeh it was a crazy experience having lions in camp, for sure. The best bit of advice, stay away from water crossings. Any motor is subject to drowning. There are ways of kitting out a motor to protect it from water, but, it’s not something we do for fear of starving motors of air. Stay away from water, I was lucky
Great series Thank you so much and looking forward to getting out there . Interested to know what adjustable setting you used for the corrugated roads at 60 km/hr and the 4x4 sand tracks ?
Thank you. Front shocks adjusted for this trip from setting 3 to setting 4. Bang on point for the tough dog suspension and the weight of the rangers front end
Would be cautious of a swag
Yes, I think so
Being a saffa living in Aus, swag in Africa for me is a no go, they heavy, hot, no space for your personals, I would rather look at a OZTENT RV series ! 30 second tent
Absolutely Peter. I concur with your concerns regarding a swag. Big one is space to freely move, and I suppose that’s the one major benefit with a 3m X 3m ground tent. Let’s see what happens and which way Rhys goes
Hey Ryan. Love the video man; I wnated to ask if its better to go from moun to magotho through Mababe or from south to north bridge. :D
Thanks Oliver, best bet is to go from Maun, through Mababe village to Khwai. You avoid tourist levies, park and vehicle fees when entering moremi
The world’s newest and greatest meme…..”Bone up a tree”😂
😂😂😂 they say you can’t chose family. Brilliant ol Rhys
Howzit Ryan I have a fridge freezer like yours , if there is not sufficient power to run it the compressor will not operate , it’s quite normal and the unit should be ok once you rectified your battery set up . By now you would know what the cause was ? One way to find out if the compressor is faulty is plug the Dometic into mains power 220volts .
Yeh so we did the above mentioned, plugging into mains, but the problem persisted. We found out that the compressor had blown as a result of not poor air circulation. The dometic is a great fridge, don’t get me wrong. The only slight issue is the ventilation is at the bottom, and it will battle in a closed environment if the air is not circulated, as per what happens in a tray and canopy. Thank you though for your suggestions legend 👌
@@4x4ventures_southafrica all good Ryan .. glad you found out the reason for the failure of the compressor , yes ventilation is critical . And yes they are excellent units the Dometic .. were you able to get a new compressor ? Stay well brother .. looking forward to more adventures with you guys ! Outstanding stuff .
1:20:33 Reese is hungry again.......where are we Reese? Chicken Licken....lol, you have to talk louder....CHICKEN LICKEN....( he had that guilty Sdumo face )...lmao. Come on Ryan let Reese have his Chicken Licken.
😂😂😂 my man, we love our Chicken Licken. It’s tops mate, and Rhys was making me hungry. You know how it is with hungry chaps 🤙
Fag the swag, I built a bush camp in Manyeleti and slept in the open for 6 months, no fire arms either. People over think wildlife security 😊
Not sure I agree. Wildlife/predatory attacks do happen and have happened. 6months nothing, next day it can go wrong. Not to over think, but rather advise on the side of caution. Thanks though
I have a Nissan nv350 caravan. I’m interested in knowing if I’d be able to access these places like Hwange and Gonarezhou in Zim ? What are some vehicle makes and models that you have seen over landing ?
Swag not for African wild areas
Thanks!
Thank you legend. Much appreciated 🤙
Thanks
Thank you legend 🤙 Really appreciated