Michael, I felt so sorry for Esme. She wanted after you so much. It’s lovely to see such a loyal dog. I love watching your videos and am always glad Northern Ireland doesn’t get that much snow and ice.
Hi Patricia - As I work from home so we see a lot of each other 😊 and we are both a bit lost when we are apart. I'm sure you don't get as much snow but you get a fair share of rain I bet! Best wishes Michael & Esme 🐶
Sure enjoy your videos! I’m an old retired backpacker! I have been enjoying each and every one of them! Love your beautiful dogs! Aren’t they amazing creatures! Thanks for sharing your beautiful outings! Keep them coming!👍👍🤠
Hello Michael & Esme I came across your RUclips videos about a week ago & have been totally hooked ever since. I'm now just working my way through all your videos that you have posted, that part of Canada looks stunning. The more I watch the more it makes me want to sell up, leave England & move to Canada & experience the life you & Esme are. Keep posting & I will keep watching Thx.
Hey Marc, so glad you are enjoying the videos! That's exactly what I did 13 years ago (3 years waiting for my application) and have been away for 10 years now. I have zero regrets! Very happy here 🇨🇦 It would be impossible to do what I do in England, sadly.
I'm a very lucky man and worked hard for a long time to get this dream to come true! I try never to take it for granted and treasure every trip - The RUclips videos are as much for me as they are for you. When I'm old and too worn out to go camping I'll have all these memories to look back on 😊
Good show! Sometimes I sit here and try to mentally communicate to you to just really gun it and RAM through some of these places you tend to float willy-nilly, and then you did it right after you striped some bark from the downed birch tree. Neat. I'm at 20. 31, so I will keep watching now.
Good evening sir! I absolutely love your videos. You are the only person I hit the bell on to be notified when you post another. I want to copy you one day except with my family, and dog if we get another. Keep up the videos and the good times! Can’t wait till the next one! PS hope Esmi ( not sure on spelling) is doing good!
I hope everything is ok with Esme paw. I had my first successful camping trip of the season last weekend. It was a bit cold at night, a little too cold for me still. The weather is still iffy here in Michigan snowing on and off. But we’re supposed to warm up next week to real spring temperatures. I have a big five day camping trip planned for the middle of May I’m really excited. I’m so happy the Argo is working out so well for you. That thing is a beast. Cheers until next time MICHAEL.
Hi Jacqueline - Esme's paw is fine - we got some cream and she is much better now! Yup - still a little chilly at night but that will soon change 😊 I'm glad you are getting out and that 5 day trip sounds wonderful! I hope you have a great time! Best wishes Michael & Esme!
Another relaxing start to my weekend, nice to wind down watching an enjoyable video of your trip, many thanks again for sharing. Hope Esme's trip to the vet went well for her. Stay safe out there.
Really enjoyed this episode. You really have a good variety of video in this one with the overhead drone, slow-motion, and others. Nice to always finish the episode with a cup of coffee! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Neil - I'm starting to use some of the more cinematic features of the DJI OSMO Pocket now they have patched the firmware to make it more useable. I also picked up a new drone this week (DJI Mavic Air) and I'm hoping to make more use of it with the smaller size and gesture control. The DJI Mavic Pro was great but it was difficult sometime to drive and film at the same time.
Thanks Mudbugdave! Indeed the moving water was a challenge - especially with the tracks! I'm not sure what Esme would do if she every caught up to a squirrel - I think it would start chasing her! lol
The Emporium Outdoors you could always get a good sized grappling hook to throw and winch yourself across. I think Esme could take on the squirrel 🐿 🐶 she’s pretty motivated at times 👍😊
Knife fit. When I was in Boy Scouts 50+ years ago, to get the grip of our own hands, we wrapped warmed wax around something flat then gently gripped it. Once it cooled, we had our own grip fingerprint. If it didn’t feel right, just do it again. Once it was right, we just traced it out on a split piece of wood. One side fit the palm of your hand and the other side and bottom fit your fingers as they wrap around the handle.
I can't speak for the species of elm you mention, however, my one and ONLY experience with working with elm... caused me to swear at the stuff and determine I'll never work with it again. As you would sand it, slivers would rise. Sanding them down smooth, another one (in a different location) would rise. This continued (with every piece of it I was working with) until I finally pulled them free, used wood filler to fill the void, and finally painted the damned stuff. Oak, maple, purple heart... any of the other stuff I've worked with, was a joy to use. Elm... makes for good firewood in my book. You tarp should cover everything from strap to strap, including all of each carabiner. That way, if it rains, the water runs down the tree strap, and falls to the ground at the carabiner. The way you have it set up now, the rain could soak your gathered end of your hammock and wick up to soak you as well.
Hey RatdogDRB - Ive heard similar experiences with Elm as it was commonly used in England before Dutch Elm disease killed a lot of the trees. The piece I have is a very nice burl and I will also need to fill some of the voids with some epoxy - maybe tinted with some color! Totally agree on the German half shelter tarp - if it rained I was screwed - surprisingly short 😄 worked well as a wind break but that's about it. As a general rule I avoid canvas for water repellency unless treated and prefer sil-nylon. Canvas is great for snow and ice however. Will you be heading out this spring for some camping? Best wishes Michael
Good luck with the project. I hope it works better for you than I had to deal with on mine (years ago). LOL I do have a couple of trips planning. One will probably be to a camp ground (not wild camping). Another will be an Overland Rally in WA State in June. For at least one of them, I'll be bringing my ENO hammock stand to hang my hammock from (camp grounds often frown on hanging from trees). For the rally, haven't made up my mind on whether I'll be using the same rig (just a huge field w/o trees), or maybe my Teton cot/tent set-up. At least one more adventure to Montana to try and camp when I go back to get my Mule Deer mount from last fall's hunt. No date for that one yet, waiting on word from the taxidermist. I have a bunch of great gear to break-in, need to get into the woods more. Love the vids, always enjoy yours and Esme's antics in the field.
Perhaps an outboard motor or a sail? Ha. Excellent vid. I plan on trying hammocks this season, first time since Boy Scouts. See how the old body likes it. Toying with Bridge Hammock idea, seems to be a flatter setup. If you have an opinion, i would love to hear it. Thanks for the vids. Always a pleasure.
Hi Richard - Outboard is coming soon! 😉 Hammocks are fun - Are you looking at the "Amok" hammock? There is a brilliant channel "shugemery" with shut that explains everything hammock. The biggest issue I have with hammocks is keeping the bottom warm. Ive switched to an under quilt and that really helps. An A-sym hammock allows you to sleep very flat also - and they are much cheaper than the "Amok". Let me know what you decide to buy! Sounds exciting!
I was just thinking about the bar on the roll bar which you said you had painted, however, the paint keeps coming off due to your bungee cords. Just a suggestion... but maybe if plastic electrical tape was applied...either going right across in full length strips, or neatly going across on an angle and in a circular motion. Paul
Michael, Every video I watch makes me want an Argo more. Believe you might be able to add two inch paddles to the tracks to get it to swim better, or an electric bow thruster on the back with an on/off switch on the steering bar. Also look into a buggie cargo net for the back. Velcro straps on the bar where you are loosing paint and pad eyes on the Argo. Unhook from the bottom of the net and flip it up over the bar to access gear. Yeah, you have me planning mine all the time. Appreciate the videos, generate lots of ideas and model shopping. Currently settling on a conquest with trailer, But will have to save longer due to it being pricey. Will need mine to work and play. Cheers😃
Yea - I watched a ton of videos about the Argo before I bought one - they are one unique machine and have a special place in the outdoors. They are not the perfect machine but I'm happy I switch to mine from a SxS. The spring and summer will bring fishing trips testing out the amphibious capabilities. I have a 5HP Honda outboard and a 40 or 50lb electric but not sure which one to use yet. Ill be making the motor mount perhaps this week. Thanks for the ideas about the net and the hooks! Thats awesome - Ill look into that!
Net is about $20 and can find it in the store section with ratchet straps. Recommend go with the Honda as same fuel as Argo less oil and a long handle paddle for short maneuvers and positioning, you should have a paddle in any boat anyway (2 Piece takedown one). Batteries too heavy for the electric and don't think you want to beef up an alternator and run the main engine to ensure power to the electric one. You'll kill your cranking battery in an hour working a trolling motor from it. Can you push start an Argo in the water or on land? I ran a Bass boat for years. Carried two group 27s to power the trolling motor/electronics, and one just to crank over the 150hp engine. And that was a 20' long boat. My plan is to use my Argo like a boat as well, not just for water crossings. So, I will add a second bilge pump, (as whatever the one is you have is actually rated half if the rise is 3' or more to get the water out & over the side, so a 500 is really 250 gpm), two bow thrusters (electric) that run when the engine is on to speed up transit to the fishing spots, long paddle, and emergency jump starter in a WP bag. The jump starters they have fit in your hand and will turnover your truck.
Oh, forgot to mention throttle extension handle for the outboard and look into a motor mount that lifts up.www.ebay.com/itm/10-5-Lift-Heavy-Duty-Stainless-Steel-Outboard-Motor-Bracket-Up-To-25hp-Auxiliary-/332796891938www.ebay.com/itm/Ironwood-Pacific-HelmsMate-Outboard-Tiller-Extension-Handle-with-U-Joint-37-51/252166716117?epid=2255512578&hash=item3ab64ebad5:g:kgMAAOSw9mFWKH35www.boatus.com/magazine/2014/december/bilge-pump-capacity.asp
Great overnight camp. I could see that area would be a little rough during mosquito season. I’m in South Florida so I’m very accustomed to mosquitos. Thank you for another great video.
I can't imagine the mosquito's in Florida, especially in the everglades! That must be tough to deal with as it must be all year round. At least we get a break during winter and early spring! Glad you liked the video! 🍻
Love the series, really fun to watch and dream. Living in England at the moment so no use for an Argo but will be back in Idaho someday. I would say your tracks should be on ebay soon; no good in the snow, no good in the water and maybe somewhat better on swampy ground. Yeah, ebay them.
Hi David - Yea I doubt there are many Argo's in England - Land use is a real problem, that's why I moved! It was a bit hit and miss with the tracks - I might change them for another type.
Another great adventure! Years ago I had an 8 wheel argo and the only graceful way to get up a steep embankment was to go in reverse. Probably due to most of the weigh being forward. Cbeers BB
I like the way you think out loud so we know what you are doing. For example, I think I will put some spices on it. Haha. I wonder if you have tried Cholula hot sauce, from Mexico, it is one of my favorites. Kind of orange in color. I think it's the only brand that has a wooden cap.
I'll see if I can grab some of that Cholula hot sauce, I like to try new things. I guess I'm personally more of a fan of the RUclipsrs who talk rather than just do - I get bored of the silent cinematic videos. I like to feel a connection to the person and understand their thoughts somewhat. Also, when you spend a lot of time alone you start talking to yourself I guess - lol 😄
Regarding the Argo rollbar, even powder coat will wear eventually. Maybe make some small padeyes out of flat bar and weld them on in several spots to attach bungees, etc. to. Also, some spray can truck bed liner might hold up a little better than regular paint.
Hi Hmr171 - Yup - its tough to keep the paint on something like that - I did use truck bed liner and it still flaked off - lol. I like the idea of the padeyes - I think that might be the way to go! Or maybe some fabric tape wrap 🤔
I hope all went well at the vets Esme! She is so compact in the bed Michael, I had a significant birthday on the 11th and my dogs were allowed to spend the night with me on the bed not a good idea with a Chesapeake cross Labrador dog in bed me beside it. Wouldn't have it any other way. Keep up the good work. Oh and the fat Springier Spaniel was no better!!
Hey Patrick - Congratulations on the birthday! I really like the Chesapeake retriever dogs they are awesome! Hahaha - I bet that was a full bed that night - hopefully no-one snored! 🤔😄
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thanks Michael. My Chesapeake is a Labrador cross she is very intelligent but stubborn!! not sure if that is the Chesapeake in her. But I would not swap her for anything. Keep up the good work on your channel
Hi Walter - My dog always comes first, perhaps watch more of my videos to find out more. I didn't want to take her with me on the Argo as I was testing the floatation. We have both been together for almost 5 years and we trust each other very much.
Ps: The type of filming your doing Michael is ideal for Drone footage. So glad You were able to use the machine to get your truck unstuck! Perhaps on at least 1 vehicle you might consider rather a winch is something to consider. I would enjoy seeing specific detail in the manner in which you put up your Hammock next time. Again Thanks!
Thanks again Mike - I'd like a winch on my truck - But they are not easy to fit on the F150 Ecoboost models 🤔 Sure, next time I put up the hammock - ill show more details!
Great idea. However water tends to flow down hill. Both ends of your ha mick are not totally covered which means that if it rains, someones backside will be soaked! You need a larger set of tarps for this idea to work properly! Of course I'm sure that you already know that. lol Definitely a fast way to make a shelter!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I'm sure you get allot of back seat drivers comments like mine. Oh by the way Lars from survival Russia recomnded you. Your argo makes me envevious. I've wanted one for years. Actually I would love a SHERP. Pretty amazing machine. Well not to be. But an Argo/mudd ox with escargo/adair tracks would be my next best choice. My hat is off to you for your videos, they make me want to spent more time at my sea can 5 accre wooded cabin north of Edmonton Alberta Canada with my dogs also. Anyways keep upp the good work, thanks for your reply. Cheers.
Hahaha - Always room for good advice! 😉 Sherp would be awesome but they are like $80k in Canada. It took me along time to take the plunge and buy the Argo but I'm happy with it so far. Still some learning to do! I live just outside Edmonton - So we are pretty close 🇨🇦 I love Lar's channel - lots of great content! Best wishes Michael & Esme!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Wow. So when did you do this minus 27 camping? You got thicker skin than I do! lol You wouldn't catch me camping in that king of weather. At least not in a tent. I at least have a 30,000 BTU pro pain wall vented thermostatically controlled furnace in the cabin, along with a large wood burning fire place on the porch to keep us warm! Will your Argo start in that kind of weather? So where about is this place that you are camping at in this video? North or south of Edmonton? My cabin is out by Rochester AB. Beautiful area. Like I said, watching you video's make me want to be out at the cabin with my dogs. Cheers
Interesting about the swimming capabilities of your Argo. I run an 8x8 Conquest with the older 10" Runamuck tires but I tend to use it mostly on swamp & bush-trash. Last year I took it to North of Thunder bay where we hunt moose with rubber tracks on but later in the fall I took it out again for deer season without tracks because I find tracks such a harsh ride. I am heading out up North for Moose again at the end of the week & had been hoping to use it more on open water this year without tracks so I did some tests at the weekend on a local lake & to get the "hang of swimming" properly but it just plain sucks on water & barely moves...not what I was expecting! So much so I think I need an outboard motor for water work with no time left to set this up. What is your 6x6 like with just wheels swimming in open water?
To be honest I have not done much water work with it as I find the machine tippy with the frame I made for it. Maybe I'm over concerned and Argo's are tippy but I need to make some changes before I want to do come open water travel and feel confident. I also made an outboard mount for the back of the Argo. Might have to wait for next year now 🤔 I much prefer the wheels to tracks and I can pretty much get anywhere with them - until the snow comes.
Nice video as always!! what is the brand of hammock you are using? I'm thinking of getting one for my lighter camping for next year. Keep on camping! Cheers!
I am sure you are finding that tracks don't propel in water very good. In fact they suck. We have found the 18 inch rubber super tracks barely do anything in water as well and the secret to them is really low track speed. Often times it is better to run backwards because of the engine weight being up front. Also, if you are coming out of a water crossing with a cut bank, you can climb out easier going backwards. There are a couple lakes here in Alaska we like to fish in during the summers. I usually take the tracks off and run open wheel because the tires are better for swimming. I also use a small long shaft outboard. Enjoy the videos though.
Yup - I learnt all that too! 😄 Should be in the manual! I made a mount for an outboard but never got to test it out. I always thought they should have water grousers (small paddles) you could attach to the tracks for water travel. Thanks for the great tips! 👍
Wow 😯 I thought maybe at times you progressed a little faster in the water with tracks. At any rate, I think the tracks really set it off...it looks mean! 😤🇨🇦ON. Paul Take care, be safe!
Love the videos but I have to ask… Have you seen/heard any really big hairy things in the middle of the night? I’m in Washington State on the west side and I spent a a lot of time in the mountains. I’ve seen/heard a few things I can’t explain. Have you?
Hi Les - I hear a few big things crashing around sometimes at night but that's usually a moose or something. Its not very often as I'm a pretty good sleeper in the fresh air 😄 What do you see in the Washington mountains?
Really! Wow - we are almost clear apart from the bigger lakes. I'm hoping to take the Argo for my first fishing trip next weekend! 😄 I removed the tracks today and flipped the wheels around all ready!
Hi Michael. I am wondering about the pile of rocks (seen at 17:11). I have seen the pile in a few of your other videos and it seems quite unusual. Looks like they may have been placed there by someone (or something...). Have you explored the pile? What are your thoughts?
Hi The Yeti - Well spotted. The rock piles are from when the original settlers who cleared the forest for cattle or crops. They remove the trees and plough the land, removing the rocks to a corner of the field. You see them around sometimes on old farming areas. This area has not been farmed or used for cattle for a very long time so the rocks pile is pretty old!
Poor Esme, she was so stressed out waiting for you on the bank, and then off to the vet the next day. Hope all goes well at the Vet. Has she gotten over being angry with you? :) I'm sure she has or she would have left you there and taken the truck home LOL
Hi Jo - She was fine after a few pets 🐶 Vet tripped worked out well and we are all good again. She would have never made it back in the truck without a GPS - she gets lost all the time! 😄
The smaller front pack is maybe wearing better then it looks. O well, you can always use it as a burp bag when you sea sick from the Argo (smile) I don't know why people buy a lot that farmed and colored salmon, maybe they don't know the back ground of it, but its a bad one. Regards, Tony.
Hi Tony - lol burp bag! 😄 Yea - I'm not a fan of the origins of farmed salmon also but here in land locked Alberta and in my small town I'm limited to choice. It's either tuna in a can or farmed fish mainly 😔 I'm hoping to catch my own fish soon from the Argo - once the waters open up fully 😄
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Hi Michael, yes I understand that, its not an easy situation to get good fish were you live it seems. I pretty know good what is going on with the Salmon industry, they never allowed to fish so many salmon as they sell all over the world with all the packaging is wild caught salmon. Yes of cause all that salmon is wild when they fish them on a farm, you know what I mean? The food industry are masters in fooling us around all the time. Thanks for your answer and take care, Regards, Tony.
That would be awesome - I was thinking of having it professionally coated but I'm still chopping bits off and welding bits on right now - lol. Once its finalized I might consider that! Thanks or the idea!
Hey ! Says the Canadian The hammock is preferable for me , in fact perfect , the high i put it , it is easy to get out and sit on to my wheelchair , i tried the cot system in store , it is to low cant stand out of it . When cooking fish on the grill , put oil on the grill , providing from sticking , or cooking paper on the grill cost little nothing and never ever stick , take it from me , Chef Patrice , Cordon Bleu Montreal . ho ! Squezz my french .
Hi Patrice! I'm glad the hammock works well for you - I would never have thought of it as suitable for physically challenged people but now you mention it - it seems obvious! I find the hammocks comfortable - but Esme prefers the flat of the ground or a mattress. I will have to put oil on my grill as my fish did stick (a lot) 😄 Thanks for the tip. 🇨🇦 Best wishes from the west! Michael & Esme!
ive had lots of tracked machine's mini an full size wide tracks are for stability an low ground psi them tracks are to wide with to much surface contact and you need grousers on the tracks you can see you have no traction you need a narrower track with a desent size growsers , if you got them from the same place you got your argo id get my $ back
Hi Steve - You are right - the lack of a grouser is the main issue. The tracks float fine on snow however but they lack traction. I'm looking at some Escargo tracks that are much better for grip. I doubt I'll get my money back but I can sell them for a decent return if I need too. Thanks for the tips!
The mud and water in the Argo just turned me off from getting one. Unless they have fender skirts that cover the tracks. On the roll bars, weld or attach U bolts on.
Hi DGeorge852 - The mud and water was a grease to deal with - just lift out the pans and tip them out - done! Compared to a normal SxS the Argo has almost no mud ingress issues - trust me! I do need mud flaps for the tracks - you are right - but with normal tires the mud never flicks up and is caught by the tub. Good idea about the U bolt! Thanks!
Argo’s don’t swim well with tracks and the current has just that much more to hold on to... I’m running the 18” rubber tracks on my 8x8 Avenger and they don’t do much better than the plastic type you have when it comes to water... Oh and if you ever want to get out for a day or two with the Argo I’m just up in Valleyview AB, I’ll be doing some gold prospecting between whitecourt and fox creek this summer.
I'm glad the rubber tracks are not much better - that makes me feel more positive about the plastic ones somehow! I camp up in Blue Ridge and Vega from time to time. I'd love to see some gold prospecting - drop me an email when you're heading out next! I might tag along 👍 That would make a great video I bet!
The Emporium Outdoors if you want tracks that can swim look into the Adair tracks or escargo tracks. They will swim with the tracks on. Lots of RUclips videos of them in use.
You have to use a little body English, shit your weight to the side you are turning towards, it makes a world of difference the Argo actually becomes responsive in the water.
Michael, I felt so sorry for Esme. She wanted after you so much. It’s lovely to see such a loyal dog. I love watching your videos and am always glad Northern Ireland doesn’t get that much snow and ice.
Hi Patricia - As I work from home so we see a lot of each other 😊 and we are both a bit lost when we are apart. I'm sure you don't get as much snow but you get a fair share of rain I bet! Best wishes Michael & Esme 🐶
Sure enjoy your videos! I’m an old retired backpacker! I have been enjoying each and every one of them! Love your beautiful dogs! Aren’t they amazing creatures! Thanks for sharing your beautiful outings! Keep them coming!👍👍🤠
Awesome! Thank you Dennis! 😊
Hello Michael & Esme
I came across your RUclips videos about a week ago & have been totally hooked ever since. I'm now just working my way through all your videos that you have posted, that part of Canada looks stunning. The more I watch the more it makes me want to sell up, leave England & move to Canada & experience the life you & Esme are.
Keep posting & I will keep watching
Thx.
Hey Marc, so glad you are enjoying the videos! That's exactly what I did 13 years ago (3 years waiting for my application) and have been away for 10 years now. I have zero regrets! Very happy here 🇨🇦 It would be impossible to do what I do in England, sadly.
Love the drone footage of crossing the flooded path. Pushing and breaking the ice. Awesome!
Thanks Michael - It seemed to do well in the pond like conditions - just not the river! lol
Man I am jealous you live such an awesome life with your dog and all the land you can explore
I'm a very lucky man and worked hard for a long time to get this dream to come true! I try never to take it for granted and treasure every trip - The RUclips videos are as much for me as they are for you. When I'm old and too worn out to go camping I'll have all these memories to look back on 😊
Good show! Sometimes I sit here and try to mentally communicate to you to just really gun it and RAM through some of these places you tend to float willy-nilly, and then you did it right after you striped some bark from the downed birch tree. Neat. I'm at 20. 31, so I will keep watching now.
Hahaha - I think I can hear your thoughts David!!! 😄
Good evening sir! I absolutely love your videos. You are the only person I hit the bell on to be notified when you post another. I want to copy you one day except with my family, and dog if we get another. Keep up the videos and the good times! Can’t wait till the next one!
PS hope Esmi ( not sure on spelling) is doing good!
Hi Jeremy - thanks for a wonderful comment! Esme is dong fine now! Thanks for asking!
Hi Michael very nice video and wonderful camp 👍
Thanks Tomas!
Sweet. Thanks for inviting me. 😉😉😉
Hahaha - 🍻🍻🍻 Next time!
Great Back Country Pal, Thanks, .. Mike.
Thanks Mike!
I hope everything is ok with Esme paw. I had my first successful camping trip of the season last weekend. It was a bit cold at night, a little too cold for me still. The weather is still iffy here in Michigan snowing on and off. But we’re supposed to warm up next week to real spring temperatures. I have a big five day camping trip planned for the middle of May I’m really excited. I’m so happy the Argo is working out so well for you. That thing is a beast. Cheers until next time MICHAEL.
Hi Jacqueline - Esme's paw is fine - we got some cream and she is much better now! Yup - still a little chilly at night but that will soon change 😊 I'm glad you are getting out and that 5 day trip sounds wonderful! I hope you have a great time! Best wishes Michael & Esme!
Your videos are so soothing. Love the drone footage, love the music.
Thanks Monyexercise! 👍
Another relaxing start to my weekend, nice to wind down watching an enjoyable video of your trip, many thanks again for sharing. Hope Esme's trip to the vet went well for her. Stay safe out there.
Hi Trev -Thanks for watching! Esme is fine :) Back to her normal self!
Michael, thanks for sharing !
Anytime Michael!
Your dogo sure loves you!
And I love her very much too ❤️🐶 But secretly - I think she's trying to kill me................I found the brake lines on my truck half chewed!
25:07 What about some tape around the hook, so it doesn't rub metal on metal.
That might be a good solution! Thanks for the tip Philipp!
Another great video, very cool shot of the Argo pushing that sheet of ice. Hope Esme is okay.
Hey Buddy - Esme is fine and the trip was great! 🍻
A great video as always with you and Esme .
Thanks Gary! 🍻
Really enjoyed this episode. You really have a good variety of video in this one with the overhead drone, slow-motion, and others. Nice to always finish the episode with a cup of coffee! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Neil - I'm starting to use some of the more cinematic features of the DJI OSMO Pocket now they have patched the firmware to make it more useable. I also picked up a new drone this week (DJI Mavic Air) and I'm hoping to make more use of it with the smaller size and gesture control. The DJI Mavic Pro was great but it was difficult sometime to drive and film at the same time.
Love the spatula (flipper) that you made, I had to chuckle as you started off with a pretty big plank :-) great video thanks
Hi Dean - I know - 😄 lol but it split, so I have to make it much smaller! lol
Hi Michael, great adventure! I enjoyed being able to ride along. The Argo looks like a blast. Thanks again. Cheers!
Np - my friend! It was a nice trip and we both really enjoyed it!
You and Esmee are sure lucky to spend this time together. Love the videos, keep them coming. Happy trails.
Thanks my friend! 👍
Great video Mike 👍😊
Moving water is the Argos nemesis 😳 Esme was sure determined to have squirrel 🐿 for supper 🐶
Thanks Mudbugdave! Indeed the moving water was a challenge - especially with the tracks! I'm not sure what Esme would do if she every caught up to a squirrel - I think it would start chasing her! lol
The Emporium Outdoors you could always get a good sized grappling hook to throw and winch yourself across. I think Esme could take on the squirrel 🐿 🐶 she’s pretty motivated at times 👍😊
Knife fit.
When I was in Boy Scouts 50+ years ago, to get the grip of our own hands, we wrapped warmed wax around something flat then gently gripped it.
Once it cooled, we had our own grip fingerprint.
If it didn’t feel right, just do it again. Once it was right, we just traced it out on a split piece of wood.
One side fit the palm of your hand and the other side and bottom fit your fingers as they wrap around the handle.
That's a very fine idea! I've never seen that before - some of the older ideas are sometimes the best! 👍
Thanks for another great video! Love seeing Esme and the argo
Thanks K Adven! 🐶
Another awesome video!
Thanks Brian!
I can't speak for the species of elm you mention, however, my one and ONLY experience with working with elm... caused me to swear at the stuff and determine I'll never work with it again. As you would sand it, slivers would rise. Sanding them down smooth, another one (in a different location) would rise. This continued (with every piece of it I was working with) until I finally pulled them free, used wood filler to fill the void, and finally painted the damned stuff. Oak, maple, purple heart... any of the other stuff I've worked with, was a joy to use. Elm... makes for good firewood in my book.
You tarp should cover everything from strap to strap, including all of each carabiner. That way, if it rains, the water runs down the tree strap, and falls to the ground at the carabiner. The way you have it set up now, the rain could soak your gathered end of your hammock and wick up to soak you as well.
Hey RatdogDRB - Ive heard similar experiences with Elm as it was commonly used in England before Dutch Elm disease killed a lot of the trees. The piece I have is a very nice burl and I will also need to fill some of the voids with some epoxy - maybe tinted with some color! Totally agree on the German half shelter tarp - if it rained I was screwed - surprisingly short 😄 worked well as a wind break but that's about it. As a general rule I avoid canvas for water repellency unless treated and prefer sil-nylon. Canvas is great for snow and ice however. Will you be heading out this spring for some camping? Best wishes Michael
Good luck with the project. I hope it works better for you than I had to deal with on mine (years ago). LOL
I do have a couple of trips planning. One will probably be to a camp ground (not wild camping). Another will be an Overland Rally in WA State in June. For at least one of them, I'll be bringing my ENO hammock stand to hang my hammock from (camp grounds often frown on hanging from trees). For the rally, haven't made up my mind on whether I'll be using the same rig (just a huge field w/o trees), or maybe my Teton cot/tent set-up. At least one more adventure to Montana to try and camp when I go back to get my Mule Deer mount from last fall's hunt. No date for that one yet, waiting on word from the taxidermist. I have a bunch of great gear to break-in, need to get into the woods more.
Love the vids, always enjoy yours and Esme's antics in the field.
Looks like you are going to be busy!! Sounds awesome!
Howdy! Great video. Beautiful camp. Thanks!
Thanks Stephen!
These are good camping conditions for the Teton cot!!! I love mine!
Hi Brian - The cot would be perfect for these conditions - My next trip will be with the TETON for sure!
Just wanted to say I feel good after I watch your video's just awesome thank you 😊
Thanks Jaime! Thats awesome that you let me know! 😊
Perhaps an outboard motor or a sail? Ha.
Excellent vid. I plan on trying hammocks this season, first time since Boy Scouts. See how the old body likes it. Toying with Bridge Hammock idea, seems to be a flatter setup. If you have an opinion, i would love to hear it.
Thanks for the vids. Always a pleasure.
Hi Richard - Outboard is coming soon! 😉 Hammocks are fun - Are you looking at the "Amok" hammock? There is a brilliant channel "shugemery" with shut that explains everything hammock. The biggest issue I have with hammocks is keeping the bottom warm. Ive switched to an under quilt and that really helps. An A-sym hammock allows you to sleep very flat also - and they are much cheaper than the "Amok". Let me know what you decide to buy! Sounds exciting!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors yes! I follow 'Sug', very funny, knowledgeable guy. I will look back, try to find something on bridges.
Thank you!
Another awesome video my friend
Thanks buddy!
Anytime awesome videos truly awesome
Really nice video. Argo did pretty good, Hope the vet appointment went well. Take care, Al
Hey Al - Glad you liked the video. Vet trip went well - we came away with some cream and a happy pup!
I was just thinking about the bar on the roll bar which you said you had painted, however, the paint keeps coming off due to your bungee cords. Just a suggestion... but maybe if plastic electrical tape was applied...either going right across in full length strips, or neatly going across on an angle and in a circular motion. Paul
Hi Paul - I think something like that would work. Ive just repainted it for now but I'll do something better soon.
Your videos are so wonderfully made! They are very entertaining to watch! :)
Thank you so much - I'm glad you found it entertaining!
Boy, that argo will go through just about anything. Nice video Michael, hope Esme is ok.
Hi John - just not water! in the direction of my choosing! LOL
Michael, Every video I watch makes me want an Argo more. Believe you might be able to add two inch paddles to the tracks to get it to swim better, or an electric bow thruster on the back with an on/off switch on the steering bar. Also look into a buggie cargo net for the back. Velcro straps on the bar where you are loosing paint and pad eyes on the Argo. Unhook from the bottom of the net and flip it up over the bar to access gear. Yeah, you have me planning mine all the time. Appreciate the videos, generate lots of ideas and model shopping. Currently settling on a conquest with trailer, But will have to save longer due to it being pricey. Will need mine to work and play. Cheers😃
Yea - I watched a ton of videos about the Argo before I bought one - they are one unique machine and have a special place in the outdoors. They are not the perfect machine but I'm happy I switch to mine from a SxS. The spring and summer will bring fishing trips testing out the amphibious capabilities. I have a 5HP Honda outboard and a 40 or 50lb electric but not sure which one to use yet. Ill be making the motor mount perhaps this week. Thanks for the ideas about the net and the hooks! Thats awesome - Ill look into that!
Net is about $20 and can find it in the store section with ratchet straps. Recommend go with the Honda as same fuel as Argo less oil and a long handle paddle for short maneuvers and positioning, you should have a paddle in any boat anyway (2 Piece takedown one). Batteries too heavy for the electric and don't think you want to beef up an alternator and run the main engine to ensure power to the electric one. You'll kill your cranking battery in an hour working a trolling motor from it. Can you push start an Argo in the water or on land? I ran a Bass boat for years. Carried two group 27s to power the trolling motor/electronics, and one just to crank over the 150hp engine. And that was a 20' long boat. My plan is to use my Argo like a boat as well, not just for water crossings. So, I will add a second bilge pump, (as whatever the one is you have is actually rated half if the rise is 3' or more to get the water out & over the side, so a 500 is really 250 gpm), two bow thrusters (electric) that run when the engine is on to speed up transit to the fishing spots, long paddle, and emergency jump starter in a WP bag. The jump starters they have fit in your hand and will turnover your truck.
Oh, forgot to mention throttle extension handle for the outboard and look into a motor mount that lifts up.www.ebay.com/itm/10-5-Lift-Heavy-Duty-Stainless-Steel-Outboard-Motor-Bracket-Up-To-25hp-Auxiliary-/332796891938www.ebay.com/itm/Ironwood-Pacific-HelmsMate-Outboard-Tiller-Extension-Handle-with-U-Joint-37-51/252166716117?epid=2255512578&hash=item3ab64ebad5:g:kgMAAOSw9mFWKH35www.boatus.com/magazine/2014/december/bilge-pump-capacity.asp
Cargo net: www.walmart.com/ip/Cargo-Net-Bed-Tie-Down-Hooks-for-Truck-Pickup-Compact-Size-60-x-78-NEW/125916428
2 Piece Oar: www.ebay.com/itm/Bestway-Lightweight-57-Dual-Purpose-2-Piece-Aluminum-Rowing-Oar-Set-62064/351014288546?epid=1002238323&hash=item51ba14fca2:g:js8AAOSw6T9au94O
Great overnight camp. I could see that area would be a little rough during mosquito season. I’m in South Florida so I’m very accustomed to mosquitos. Thank you for another great video.
I can't imagine the mosquito's in Florida, especially in the everglades! That must be tough to deal with as it must be all year round. At least we get a break during winter and early spring! Glad you liked the video! 🍻
Love the series, really fun to watch and dream. Living in England at the moment so no use for an Argo but will be back in Idaho someday. I would say your tracks should be on ebay soon; no good in the snow, no good in the water and maybe somewhat better on swampy ground. Yeah, ebay them.
Hi David - Yea I doubt there are many Argo's in England - Land use is a real problem, that's why I moved! It was a bit hit and miss with the tracks - I might change them for another type.
Evening Micheal, looked like a fun trip, I’ll bet you’re thinking
“Outboard on the Argo’ transom”
Hi Nick - I was just arranging to pickup some 2" square tubing from a buddy not 5 minutes ago to start making one! Very much on my mind 😄
The Emporium Outdoors there’s definitely something in the old saying “ Great minds think alike” though I’d be happy if I had a mind at all!!😂😂😂
LOL!
Another great adventure! Years ago I had an 8 wheel argo and the only graceful way to get up a steep embankment was to go in reverse. Probably due to most of the weigh being forward.
Cbeers
BB
Hi Bob - Thats interesting! Not sure if the gearing is different in reverse compared to low - but I also find it better for climbing! Great tip!
Thx for sharing the video,.hope next one is soon too..😀
Should be next week - work is slowing down now - so more time for video!
I like the way you think out loud so we know what you are doing. For example, I think I will put some spices on it. Haha. I wonder if you have tried Cholula hot sauce, from Mexico, it is one of my favorites. Kind of orange in color. I think it's the only brand that has a wooden cap.
I'll see if I can grab some of that Cholula hot sauce, I like to try new things. I guess I'm personally more of a fan of the RUclipsrs who talk rather than just do - I get bored of the silent cinematic videos. I like to feel a connection to the person and understand their thoughts somewhat. Also, when you spend a lot of time alone you start talking to yourself I guess - lol 😄
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors you are right. Keep talking!
nice video keep the bos happy esme
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Regarding the Argo rollbar, even powder coat will wear eventually. Maybe make some small padeyes out of flat bar and weld them on in several spots to attach bungees, etc. to. Also, some spray can truck bed liner might hold up a little better than regular paint.
Hi Hmr171 - Yup - its tough to keep the paint on something like that - I did use truck bed liner and it still flaked off - lol. I like the idea of the padeyes - I think that might be the way to go! Or maybe some fabric tape wrap 🤔
I hope all went well at the vets Esme! She is so compact in the bed Michael, I had a significant birthday on the 11th and my dogs were allowed to spend the night with me on the bed not a good idea with a Chesapeake cross Labrador dog in bed me beside it. Wouldn't have it any other way. Keep up the good work. Oh and the fat Springier Spaniel was no better!!
Hey Patrick - Congratulations on the birthday! I really like the Chesapeake retriever dogs they are awesome! Hahaha - I bet that was a full bed that night - hopefully no-one snored! 🤔😄
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thanks Michael. My Chesapeake is a Labrador cross she is very intelligent but stubborn!! not sure if that is the Chesapeake in her. But I would not swap her for anything. Keep up the good work on your channel
The trip in the water necessary Plus scaring your dog wow
Hi Walter - My dog always comes first, perhaps watch more of my videos to find out more. I didn't want to take her with me on the Argo as I was testing the floatation. We have both been together for almost 5 years and we trust each other very much.
Ps: The type of filming your doing Michael is ideal for Drone footage. So glad You were able to use the machine to get your truck unstuck! Perhaps on at least 1 vehicle you might consider rather a winch is something to consider. I would enjoy seeing specific detail in the manner in which you put up your Hammock next time. Again Thanks!
Thanks again Mike - I'd like a winch on my truck - But they are not easy to fit on the F150 Ecoboost models 🤔 Sure, next time I put up the hammock - ill show more details!
Thank You Pal! Your always so great with feedback to comments and ideas. .. M.@@TheEmporiumOutdoors
Great idea.
However water tends to flow down hill.
Both ends of your ha mick are not totally covered
which means that if it rains, someones backside will be soaked!
You need a larger set of tarps for this idea to work properly!
Of course I'm sure that you already know that. lol
Definitely a fast way to make a shelter!
Yup - I have a better tarp now 😉
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I'm sure you get allot of back seat drivers comments like mine.
Oh by the way Lars from survival Russia recomnded you.
Your argo makes me envevious.
I've wanted one for years.
Actually I would love a SHERP.
Pretty amazing machine.
Well not to be.
But an Argo/mudd ox with escargo/adair tracks would be my next best choice.
My hat is off to you for your videos, they make me want to spent more time at my sea can 5 accre wooded cabin north of Edmonton Alberta Canada with my dogs also.
Anyways keep upp the good work, thanks for your reply.
Cheers.
Hahaha - Always room for good advice! 😉 Sherp would be awesome but they are like $80k in Canada. It took me along time to take the plunge and buy the Argo but I'm happy with it so far. Still some learning to do! I live just outside Edmonton - So we are pretty close 🇨🇦 I love Lar's channel - lots of great content! Best wishes Michael & Esme!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Cheers from Marc Labelle
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Wow.
So when did you do this minus 27 camping?
You got thicker skin than I do! lol
You wouldn't catch me camping in that king of weather.
At least not in a tent.
I at least have a 30,000 BTU pro pain wall vented thermostatically controlled furnace in the cabin, along with a large wood burning fire place on the porch to keep us warm!
Will your Argo start in that kind of weather?
So where about is this place that you are camping at in this video?
North or south of Edmonton?
My cabin is out by Rochester AB.
Beautiful area.
Like I said, watching you video's make me want to be out at the cabin with my dogs.
Cheers
Interesting about the swimming capabilities of your Argo. I run an 8x8 Conquest with the older 10" Runamuck tires but I tend to use it mostly on swamp & bush-trash. Last year I took it to North of Thunder bay where we hunt moose with rubber tracks on but later in the fall I took it out again for deer season without tracks because I find tracks such a harsh ride. I am heading out up North for Moose again at the end of the week & had been hoping to use it more on open water this year without tracks so I did some tests at the weekend on a local lake & to get the "hang of swimming" properly but it just plain sucks on water & barely moves...not what I was expecting! So much so I think I need an outboard motor for water work with no time left to set this up. What is your 6x6 like with just wheels swimming in open water?
To be honest I have not done much water work with it as I find the machine tippy with the frame I made for it. Maybe I'm over concerned and Argo's are tippy but I need to make some changes before I want to do come open water travel and feel confident. I also made an outboard mount for the back of the Argo. Might have to wait for next year now 🤔 I much prefer the wheels to tracks and I can pretty much get anywhere with them - until the snow comes.
Just a quick follow up seeing how Esme’s paw was doing? Keep well mate! Richard.
Hi Richard - Yup - she's all good - just some cream from the vet and she's back to normal. 🐶👍
You going to build a full enclosure for the Argo
I will indeed - It will be a canvas outer with a full screen - Ill be working on it over the summer. 👍
Hello my friend, love your videos as always, May I ask what tarps those are?
Hi John - Sure - They are the German half shelters www.varusteleka.com/en/product/bw-two-man-tent-flecktarn-surplus/1337 _ love them!
Nice video as always!! what is the brand of hammock you are using? I'm thinking of getting one for my lighter camping for next year. Keep on camping! Cheers!
Hi Buddy - Thats the Therm-a-rest double slacker - I really like it!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Awesome thanks! I'll put it on my list of things to buy next year :)
where was this? its beautiful
Hi Dana - This is Albert, Canada! 😊🇨🇦
wet muddy and dump is what Argo is living for. add a little cold and there you go.
Haha - Dan you are totally right!
I am sure you are finding that tracks don't propel in water very good. In fact they suck. We have found the 18 inch rubber super tracks barely do anything in water as well and the secret to them is really low track speed. Often times it is better to run backwards because of the engine weight being up front. Also, if you are coming out of a water crossing with a cut bank, you can climb out easier going backwards. There are a couple lakes here in Alaska we like to fish in during the summers. I usually take the tracks off and run open wheel because the tires are better for swimming. I also use a small long shaft outboard.
Enjoy the videos though.
Yup - I learnt all that too! 😄 Should be in the manual! I made a mount for an outboard but never got to test it out. I always thought they should have water grousers (small paddles) you could attach to the tracks for water travel. Thanks for the great tips! 👍
BELO VIDEO PARABENS .........BRASIL SÃO PAULO CAPITAL
Obrigado meu amigo - Felicidades do Canadá! 🇨🇦
You need a paddle style track for swimming.
You are right - Plastic tracks suck for water 😥
Wow 😯 I thought maybe at times you progressed a little faster in the water with tracks. At any rate, I think the tracks really set it off...it looks mean! 😤🇨🇦ON. Paul Take care, be safe!
Hahaha - I thought they might help also😄
Love the videos but I have to ask… Have you seen/heard any really big hairy things in the middle of the night? I’m in Washington State on the west side and I spent a a lot of time in the mountains. I’ve seen/heard a few things I can’t explain. Have you?
Hi Les - I hear a few big things crashing around sometimes at night but that's usually a moose or something. Its not very often as I'm a pretty good sleeper in the fresh air 😄 What do you see in the Washington mountains?
it goes better in reverse, did you put the tracks on the right way, are the scuped one way or the other.
Hi Ned - I think the reverse thing is due to the weight of the engine - the tracks don't have a direction - Oh well 👍
Still to much ice where I live to take the Argo for a spring run. People are still ice fishing lol it’s mid April omg
Really! Wow - we are almost clear apart from the bigger lakes. I'm hoping to take the Argo for my first fishing trip next weekend! 😄 I removed the tracks today and flipped the wheels around all ready!
The Bigfoot tires only work in one direction. Bring a paddle of course everything the law requires a boat to have. Can’t wait for the fishing video.
I just bot a teepee tent made by the same one
Your one tigres tent is
Made by its a little small
But its come with a tent stove
Thanks awesome James! - That will go great with the Argo! 😉
Hi Michael, who is the manufacturer of the vest you wear?
Hi AquaDawg - Thats the Helikon-Tex Numbat www.helikon-tex.com/en_usd/tb-nmb-cd-chest-pack-numbat.html
Hi Michael. I am wondering about the pile of rocks (seen at 17:11). I have seen the pile in a few of your other videos and it seems quite unusual. Looks like they may have been placed there by someone (or something...). Have you explored the pile? What are your thoughts?
Hi The Yeti - Well spotted. The rock piles are from when the original settlers who cleared the forest for cattle or crops. They remove the trees and plough the land, removing the rocks to a corner of the field. You see them around sometimes on old farming areas. This area has not been farmed or used for cattle for a very long time so the rocks pile is pretty old!
The Emporium Outdoors That’s super cool! I’d love to explore the area with a metal detector. Might be some interesting artifacts to be found.
I was just wondering about that pack. What is it again.?
Thats the Helikon-Tex Numbat www.helikon-tex.com/en_usd/tb-nmb-cd-chest-pack-numbat.html
Would it work better with
Just the tires
Tracks work well in most conditions - The rubber ones are bette than the plastic tracks!
Poor Esme, she was so stressed out waiting for you on the bank, and then off to the vet the next day. Hope all goes well at the Vet. Has she gotten over being angry with you? :) I'm sure she has or she would have left you there and taken the truck home LOL
Hi Jo - She was fine after a few pets 🐶 Vet tripped worked out well and we are all good again. She would have never made it back in the truck without a GPS - she gets lost all the time! 😄
Let us know in the next video how Esme's paw is doing.
Sure will - but she is fine! 🐶🐶🐶
The smaller front pack is maybe wearing better then it looks. O well, you can always use it as a burp bag when you sea sick from the Argo (smile) I don't know why people buy a lot that farmed and colored salmon, maybe they don't know the back ground of it, but its a bad one. Regards, Tony.
Hi Tony - lol burp bag! 😄 Yea - I'm not a fan of the origins of farmed salmon also but here in land locked Alberta and in my small town I'm limited to choice. It's either tuna in a can or farmed fish mainly 😔 I'm hoping to catch my own fish soon from the Argo - once the waters open up fully 😄
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Hi Michael, yes I understand that, its not an easy situation to get good fish were you live it seems. I pretty know good what is going on with the Salmon industry, they never allowed to fish so many salmon as they sell all over the world with all the packaging is wild caught salmon. Yes of cause all that salmon is wild when they fish them on a farm, you know what I mean? The food industry are masters in fooling us around all the time. Thanks for your answer and take care, Regards, Tony.
LOL...you'd better keep a life jacket in that thing. :)
Hahaha 😉
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Michael maybe you could consider Rhino coating your Argo cage
That would be awesome - I was thinking of having it professionally coated but I'm still chopping bits off and welding bits on right now - lol. Once its finalized I might consider that! Thanks or the idea!
Hey ! Says the Canadian
The hammock is preferable for me , in fact perfect , the high i put it , it is easy to get out and sit on to my wheelchair , i tried the cot system in store , it is to low cant stand out of it . When cooking fish on the grill , put oil on the grill , providing from sticking , or cooking paper on the grill cost little nothing and never ever stick , take it from me , Chef Patrice , Cordon Bleu Montreal .
ho ! Squezz my french .
Hi Patrice! I'm glad the hammock works well for you - I would never have thought of it as suitable for physically challenged people but now you mention it - it seems obvious! I find the hammocks comfortable - but Esme prefers the flat of the ground or a mattress. I will have to put oil on my grill as my fish did stick (a lot) 😄 Thanks for the tip. 🇨🇦 Best wishes from the west! Michael & Esme!
ive had lots of tracked machine's mini an full size wide tracks are for stability an low ground psi them tracks are to wide with to much surface contact and you need grousers on the tracks you can see you have no traction you need a narrower track with a desent size growsers , if you got them from the same place you got your argo id get my $ back
Hi Steve - You are right - the lack of a grouser is the main issue. The tracks float fine on snow however but they lack traction. I'm looking at some Escargo tracks that are much better for grip. I doubt I'll get my money back but I can sell them for a decent return if I need too. Thanks for the tips!
You need rubber side full length mud flaps partner
Indeed I do - I bought some from Argo last week but they are plastic and don't fit with my cab - I'll be making some shortly 😉
Your supervisor (Esmie) seemed disappointed in your performance on that creek. Remember you need to keep the boss happy.😉
LOL - she was very upset at the Argo tracks I can only assume 😉
Lars sent me
Welcome to the channel Doug! Hope you find something you like!
The mud and water in the Argo just turned me off from getting one. Unless they have fender skirts that cover the tracks.
On the roll bars, weld or attach U bolts on.
Hi DGeorge852 - The mud and water was a grease to deal with - just lift out the pans and tip them out - done! Compared to a normal SxS the Argo has almost no mud ingress issues - trust me! I do need mud flaps for the tracks - you are right - but with normal tires the mud never flicks up and is caught by the tub. Good idea about the U bolt! Thanks!
The Emporium Outdoors Guess you can call me a sissy, but I don’t like getting wet and muddy. Especially on the first day of an 8 day fishing trip.
Hahaha - No problem - I would not be spending 8 days in an Argo fishing that's for sure! lol 😄
Argo’s don’t swim well with tracks and the current has just that much more to hold on to... I’m running the 18” rubber tracks on my 8x8 Avenger and they don’t do much better than the plastic type you have when it comes to water...
Oh and if you ever want to get out for a day or two with the Argo I’m just up in Valleyview AB, I’ll be doing some gold prospecting between whitecourt and fox creek this summer.
I'm glad the rubber tracks are not much better - that makes me feel more positive about the plastic ones somehow! I camp up in Blue Ridge and Vega from time to time. I'd love to see some gold prospecting - drop me an email when you're heading out next! I might tag along 👍 That would make a great video I bet!
The Emporium Outdoors if you want tracks that can swim look into the Adair tracks or escargo tracks. They will swim with the tracks on. Lots of RUclips videos of them in use.
Dog was have a fit that you were not let it go with you.
Yup - She hates been left out! 🐶
You need a sherp.....lol
I'd love one but they are not cheap! 😄
Too bad you haven't filmed Argo pulling out the truck, that would be interesting - 30hp bathtub saving 300hp 3-ton pinnacle of human engineering. :)
Yea - it was just traumatic - I had the trailer on the truck on a single track road, with no way to turn around. I was not a happy bunny! 😖
U should have caught some fish when u where out there lol
LOL - Soon be fishing with the Argo - the lakes are losing their ice covering.
Hi Michael - Great video. I gave you a shout out in my latest video, hopefully you'll see a little boost in Subs. All the best, ~Marty
Hi Marty - Thanks so much for that - Its very much appreciated!!!!! 👍👍👍
Another great video Michael :-) Hope your good mate and Esme too :-) You need 1 of these, lol ruclips.net/video/9-9uzLBtMtY/видео.html
Wow Russ - that thing looks amazing! Love to drive it for a day!
You have to use a little body English, shit your weight to the side you are turning towards, it makes a world of difference the Argo actually becomes responsive in the water.
Sounds good Dave! Ill give it a go!