The Russians have something similar that you could try, the Ratnik Bivy Bag, they also have the ratnik shelter 6Sh120, what is like a british basha with some added functionality
To me the trips like that are just as simple as a nice quiet getaway! Being alone in the woods for a day or two can almost be a religious experience but definitely a mental and emotional recharge of your BODY and MIND!
I like that this isn't like one of those other camping videos where they build an entire house including power grid (not throwing any shade its just a bit unrealistic for most people camping), it feels a lot more relatable when its just simple camping with a tent
I love this idea, the last couple of times I've been camping (it's a new area for me) I ran into quite a few really dense areas. Will definitely be watching this series, thank you TA Outdoors
I hiked for 10 days in the Rocky Mountains with a small, compact tent similar to that. It was difficult to adjust to at first, but I actually liked it by the end. It was nice and cozy
One of the best bits of kit I ever brought during my 8 years in the forces was a Snugpak Sleeka jacket. That thing kept me warm on sooo many cold exercises.
Love this video. Firstly, I prefer 'stealthy' camping when I'm alone and two, Not everyone can have 'super gear' (expensive/overpriced) so this kind of camping works w/o ALL the big brand stuff. I really like the super easy set up n breakdown as well. I think the firebox is great but I still love my UCO Mini Flatpack; it's just so versatile (and affordable). Plus I've figured out so many easy n efficient hacks for it. Thanks for this vid; it is nice to see a way of adventure that is affordable, efficient AND fun. As always your channel remains one of the best on RU-vid. Blessings.
Great vid👍. My wife and I bought 15 acres of land last year with 10 of the acres being woodland. We've just finished building our house and now I have time to play in the woodland. I just had my first overnight camp and I'm hooked! Thanks for the great videos.
I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I like revisiting some of them. I just want to say that I appreciate that you guys always keep safety in mind. Too many other folks hurt themselves when it's easily avoidable or will even step over a fire on camera.
If you could choose also as hidden places as possible, it would be interesting! Bouldery places, under certain bushy areas, maybe even storm drains if you go to urban areas. Hidden places relatively close to populated areas etc :)
I realy like this format, and the commentary you make in this video, especially the jokes and goofing around, haha. Somehow it also feels more spontaneous than your usual videos. Very genuine.
As one who prefers to sleep in a hammock with just a tarp over top of me that doesnt have any structure to it. I love this. My all time favorite way to camp in to hang my hammock up. I got a custom tarp that is the exact same length of my hammock. 10 foot by 10 foot square. I just clip the middle to the ends of the hammock and drape it over top. It's small and no wind or rain ever gets to me.
Last week I tried carefully trimming my old man's bushy eyebrows with a styling clipper. I now have almost no eyebrow on one side and some 'rebel' hair eyebrow left on the other side. 😒😒😊 Things will grow in again, Mike! The summer before the Pandemic, I began to camp in restrictive spaces. I LOOK FORWARD to seeing how YOU do it. I experienced a couple of different 'Dark and Stormy Nights' when the dry shelter was more important than interior space. MY BIVVY had hoops front and foot, and it also had both a mesh liner and a well-engineered tarp. THAT made all the difference to me! I learned the utility of a 'pee bottle' in removing the need for a 'late-night ramble.' YOU OFFER may be the BEST EVER COMPREHENSIVE explanation of the value and uses of a FireBox stove.
I like the simple setup of this video, and I understand having a need to try different things to keep it fun and make sure your channel doesn't start feeling like too much of a burden. :-) Anyway, we got a solid product review of the bag/tent, as well as watching you taste test the MREs, and some very lovely forest shots, so you're still providing plenty of your usual content. :-)
Thank you for a great video, been toying with getting a Stratosphere, now I've seen an inside view that has helped me make my mind up. Ill be buying one soon
Damn I remember wen I first found this channel it had less than 1k subs now your nearly at 2 mill😁 well done...I was gone for few years in my tent and now I can continue watching I got alot to catch up on🙃🙃 also a suggestion wat about a army basha they pretty small 🙃🙃
Love the video and great presentation on the snugpak. I have been excited in buying one and using it for my next camping trip. Some Urban stealth would be awesome to watch as well using the bivvy
I have a bivy sack like that with a built in plastic hoop. It is very claustrophobic, difficult to get in/out, requires a mummy bag... but it works, It doesn't have any tie down hoop. I could glue some on
Great videos very informative. The camping gear knowledge is very useful, the knowledge that i I recieve from your videos could possibly influence my future purchase of camping gear.
I feel ashamed for only finding your channel recently. I am enjoying this, especially this one. It's something I Haven't had time to do for so long. 🍻 As for the shaving... reminds me of a Seinfeld episode. "It's all gone".
All that axe need is some runes carved onto the blade, fine equipment buddy.. I do hope that this is just a series because I really like your shelter building and bushcraft stuff, I hope you're not trying to get away from that😔 Anyways, I'll crack a beer and watch this one, as I'm currently out in the woods, so perfect timing Mike😄
You asked for suggestions so I will give one! It may be more dangerous but heart inspiring! Take a trip into a homeless camp and see how they live. It would be a good opportunity to teach and give advise and perhaps change a life! Thanks for all you do
A tie-off point on the middle of the top would be great. You could put some paracord to the tree above you and give a little more space inside. Something similar to what a hiking tarp has. Just a thought.
I used to use a bivy shelter similar to that. Made out of air permeable gortex. The difference being it had a pole at the head and a pole at the feet. You could only get into it from the front as it didn't have a side zipper. It weighed about two and a half pounds which is still lighter than even the lightest full-fledged tent. Even so that was too heavy for me so I opted to go for a sixmoons design gatewood cape and the accompanying bug net. Together they weigh 22 oz or 1lbs 6oz without stakes. You end up with 33 square feet of usable space inside. Can sit up etc..
