Dugout Shelter in the Sand - Camping, Crabbing, Cooking, in a Storm 

We watch you for your personality, you could be fishing, camping, hunting or whatever you want and we will still watch your videos. Keep it up my man!.

I think you’re on the right track. It's so refreshing to see you explore different possibilities for your videos. It does get boring seeing the same stuff over and over again. I always like your videos because of your personality and your upbeat approach no matter the problem you encounter. Thanks for another great video!

Love the new changes. The theme of CA coastal foraging and survival is amazing to watch

"I'm gonna do everything I can with them before they grow up and don't want to do anything with me anymore" hit hard

I like the changes. It is really about you doing what motivates you and makes you happy. I like the projects on the land too. Haven't seen a post on your other channel for awhile.

Wish i was 30 years younger, Spent the 80s on the jetty Half Moon Bay Crabbing & Fishing Living Life through you.

Your videos will always be great brother. It doesn’t matter what you film I think the majority of us will still tune in. Keep killing it

I watch you because you're genuine, no fluff or alterior motive. You could have an eating channel, gardening, anything and i'll watch you man lol

Props to your wife too for taking on solo parent duty while you’re on these trips!

Collab with Leif from northwest fishing secrets. It will be just like a nostalgic legendary cartoon crossover everyone will love it

love the new style of vids same vibes as the originals but more of an outdoors boys challenge and film style too it. amazing keep it up

Love watching the adventure and how you are challenging yourself. Kids grow up so fast and it is heartwarming to hear you are so involved in your kids' lives. Peace.

love the new style and that you're challenging yourself, Matt. So what you want, I've been here for you and your mindset ❤

I feel like the weather is always so bad when you film these 😂

I like the new format and kind of the videos. There's only so many ways to catch a rockfish but there are so many ways to spend your time interacting with nature. We are blessed to live in such a diverse environment, I can never get enough of it.

Barbara you are a true inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey. I am 53 and trying to find my way around this too.

You and Outdoor Boys should collab. Ik it’s random but both of my favorite survivalists in one video would be a godsend

i love this style video!! creating shelter to facilitate fishing is way more exciting than just fishing. keep it up!

The things you do in your videos are a bonus. Honestly your personality is why I watch. So do whatever motivates you!

Your videos feel very intimate. Like me and my best bud just going out and enjoying life. It doesn't matter what we do. I'm sure many people feel the same way.

Your personality, attitude and humbleness are why I enjoy your videos. Love the fact that your son’s jujitsu comes first as it should. . Blessings brother.

I would bring Tolstoy or Tolkien for my reading on the beaches. 😅. Found memories of tarps and sticks and pee bottles. Love to you and your family my young friend.

I dig the new videos concepts you’re doing. It does definitely mix it up and I appreciate it. Thanks for another great video.

I love this survival man type Content with fishing. Can’t wait to see more.

Maaaan, these camping vids have been mad comfy to watch. Loving these, Fisherman man.

your camping videos are really cool. but your fishing videos are top tier. you bring all the good vibes.

Bro you don’t need to explain new videos are great man you put you heart in your videos bro and it’s shows I’ve watched them all stay safe bro may all you journeys be blessed

Thank you for changing the videos up. So many RU-vid channels get stuck making the same exact mundane videos. Well done!

Love your videos because I love adventures that I couldn't go to like fishing camping and survival outings to lift my adventurous side into existence. I still call this channel the Avocado Fisherman because I know some where in the video a avocado snack would pop out❤

He knew it was gonna storm, and still went bushcraft camping. 😂 my man

idk about the rules in CA, but here in NY its illegal to be digging in the dunes because you're encouraging erosion. they dont even want people walking on the dunes because you loosen everything up which makes it easier to wash away

i love the new format of building things in the wild

i've been watching you since i was like 15, i'm 22 now. Your videos have always been a comforting to watch for me, especially on my bad days. Love the changes man, can't wait to see more of what's to come.

I did the same with my children and spent all the time I could with them. Now my daughter and son live near me and we still do a lot together. There's nothing like family.

I’m a big fan of your channel, you’re the reason why i took up fishing. I hope to meet one day, I don’t live far from you man.

Long-time viewer here. This video was different but super awesome and creative! Worried about the calorie burn while building the shelters but then saw the steak! Stay safe out there Matt!

This is what we need brother, survival and fishing is what we love to see at home please keep it up. Love jordy from Australia 🇦🇺

im new to your channel, but i can confirm yours are the best one I can find. simple, full of contents & not boring.

Been watching you for the past 3 or 4 years and still get excited each time u drop a video brother much love from Australia 🇦🇺

These types of videos are more fun to watch and you're learning from it so its a win win. More camping style videos are the way to go!

I think it’s so cool how random logs and wood just drift up on our beaches. If they could speak I would love to hear stories of where they came from and how long they’ve been out in sea

my 2 year old loves your new videos! shoveling sand, finding wood, playing with sticks...

I can watch you driving around and talkng... its a therapy for many of us brother.

What you said about people's comments about this video style and your take on it is interesting, because I thought this style was a wonderful return to form on what I enjoyed about your videos!! Loved seeing the new homestead, these videos are my favorite though.

Fisherman’s Life! Back to his regularly scheduled programming! 🤙🏽

I like these videos. Gives off survivor man vibes. I’m from Southern California and it’s interesting to see the difference in the northern coastline.

the five kittens dream had me laughing, nice new style of video.

I just discovered your channel and honestly man, i just love the authenticity. You’re not ashamed if you feel a decision you made isn’t the best…. Also it feels like you’re thinking out loud with us, taking us through the adventure ….my only problem is that the video ends…. Keep doing what you’re doing man❤

Got one of those rain jackets from my GF for Christmas. Been fantastic to have!

Fishing, bushcrafting, good eating. 10/10 You went thru some really harsh weather man. Full respect.

I loved watching your videos when you were out catching salmon on your boat vs watching you dig sand with a shovel but I understand you want to do what motivates you.

Damn this is turning somewhat into a camping/bushcraft channel, Im diggin it! What you already did before is still really cool, but mixing in fishing with building shelters is badass.

This is awesome. Reminds me of “Alone surviving the Arctic tundra”. You should apply!

ive really been enjoying these recent videos. Some really cool tips on survival I have never seen before

Do what makes you happy and the true fishermen and women will watch the new style of videos. You can always do a throwback video for the lings and cabz throughout the year. Good luck and thanks for all the videos.

You rock! I agree with this new style! Keep going! ❤🙏🫡

Mentioning your dream was a good touch. I believe our dreams can tell us alot about ourselves

I enjoy these videos when your making little bunkers

Sometimes the true survival skills are not in how well you can build a shelter, but how quickly you can admit mistakes and adapt to your reality Love the new content, keep it up

The give info was invaluable. Thank you, Mats

not gonna lie to me it doesn't matter what direction you take the channel in as long as you're having fun making vids

Change is good for everyone I like that you’re exploring different adventures ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

Keep these videos up! I love them!!

I love these videos Matt. I asked for them years ago and I am glad you are trying it out and pushing yourself to new limits. "Embrace the suck"

You do not need to change anything! You are doing great things ✨️

As long as you're having fun, it comes through in the videos. Keep up the good work and thanks.

Always enduring so much discomfort for our entertainment. What a mensch. Love whatever you put out and thanks for your time and efforts bro

It’s good that you changing up a bit because the same fishing videos over and over can get boring. I stop watching for a bit now I’m back because it’s new and refreshing. Keep it up man!

Love the new things you are doing!! It makes me sad when I see RU-vidrs get stuck in a grind that bores them because they feel pressure from their viewers to never evolve, never develop, never discover new ways of being and new things to do. So kudos to you for embracing your freedom and doing what has value for you and your family!! All the best, have fun, and keep growing!!🌹🌹🌹🤗

wow have a good day my friend , video great

Loved this format! Also beautiful message there right by the end. Stay safe my guy!

I enjoy it. Do whatever makes you motivated.

I don't know if anybody is talking crap on the new content of you camping and doing a kind of survival type video, but I just wanna say I love it and it is awsome see you come up with solutions to situations

I grew up in Fremont and use to fish Niles creek for trout and Shinn Pond for big Stripers and the Bay of course from the banks and the Mothball fleet with my ex-brother-in-law in his dad's boat for sturgeon. Miss the fishing, but Louisiana is great fishing as well. Great video, God bless and se y0u on the next one.

Honestly been loving these new styles of fishing/camping videos.

Change is good. Growing is good. Same element with new added elements. I'm digging the new version 2.0 contents.

Thank you !! pls keep uploading videos of your adventures!!

I've been watching you for years and am really happy to see the slight change in content. Really excited to see what's next!

I love that you want to change it up I'm down with it and enjoy watching this kind of stuff as well 🤙

Talk about a grind! Way to go, looking forward to the next one!

Hey, Matt's. You do you. I will enjoy whatever you put out and live vicariously through your videos. Thank you very much. Why not bring your family or at least your kids out camping with you? They would be fun for us and probably for them 😊

Hahaha dude that legit was a grave site, that’s literally all I was thinking when you dug that first shelter

I like these videos. I stopped watching for a while and found this new style and am enjoying them.

i love the new format. i liked the old style too, but what you're doing now is closer to what i love to do.

Do what motivates you! I love the new style.

I know that you don't make these videos specifically for me but you just keep doing things that I like. It would be uncanny if the next video would be motorcycling camping and fishing video. Keep it up.

I haven't watched your videos in a long time but i can see that they're still as good as they used to be keep up the work❤

It would be so cool to see your son come with you on your adventures!!

I love the new style of videos. I started watching years ago. Loved all the vids but these are more my style 🤙🏼

Love you're camping videos man they're a fun change from what you would call your normal style of videos, and honestly may be my favorite type of videos of yours!

Love seeing you happy brotha. i too use to just fish but just today i did my first cook on my 12 ft aluminum boat and it changes everything.. I love the outdoors!

I love the new videos. Has an Outdoor Boys vibe to them but you’re also putting your own twist on it. I’m a fan of it and I’ve been watching your channel since before Covid

I enjoy these new videos, It is a. great mix of fishing and exploring.

These new type of videos are a lot of fun to watch and switched things up keep doing them. Maybe next time we can see you stick it out overnight during a storm that would be interesting.

Just want to add to others comments, here for the long haul bro, I just love your videos no matter what it is and personally think the latest ones have been phenomenal!!! Keep it up, and thank you for still making these videos. This channel is simply incredible, we watch cause you’re awesome Matt!!

I love the new survival videos keep up the good work

Not many CA Bushcrafters/Beachcrafters, nice to see. Diggin the new format and content. Bushcraft, camping, cooking, fishing, small tips here and there good stuff (as always). Bahco Laplander saw is the business, glad to see it out and about!

Man found a lumber yard on the beach rofl

Matts you ain't lying - my kid is going to be 15 in a few weeks and he don't want to do ANYTHING with me anymore :( unless it involves him getting something. Make sure you take advantage of these times. They are gone before you know it

I am loving your camping videos man . Dont stop doing them. Akplways hooked