Tips To Stay Cool During Hot Weather Camping
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Camping during hot weather is miserable unless, you know a few tips and tricks. I have learned over the years that whatever hurts you during winter camping can actually help you during the heat of the summer. Some of these tips seem very unusual but quite effective when utilized properly.
4 minutes spent showing us how to determine wind direction is time well-spent Dave. No need to rush teaching or knowledge. You keep doing it your way, thanks for all your great videos!
Fantastic to hear that my friend!
Lol😊😊😊😊😊
Wind direction. Nice. Thanks for the info. I learn something every day. I am 73. Keep the videos rolling.
Fantastic to hear that Doug!
GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN. DURING WINTER DEER HUNTING CAMPING TRIPS, I USE AN AIR MATTRESS ABOUT THE SAME SIZE DURING FREEZING OR COLD TEMPS ON A COT OR THE GROUND. I PUT DOWN A FOAM MAT, THEN THE AIR MATTRESS, UNDER THE AIR MATTRESS I PUT DOWN 2 OR 3 18 HOUR HAND WARMERS THEN PLACE A ZERO DEGREE SLEEPING BAG AND THROW IN A COUPLE OF HAND 10 HOUR WARMERS IN THE SLEEPING BAG. OR YOU CAN PUT THEM BTWEEN THE MATTRESS AND SLEEPING BAG WHEN ITS REALLY COLD, AND THE HAND WARMERS WORK. YOU CAN ALSO PUT A HAND WARMER IN YOUR PILLOW CASE.IF YOU COVER THE EDGE OF THE MATRESS IT HELPS. ANOTHER TRICK IS NOT TO FULLY INFLATE THE AIR MATRESS, IT IS SOFTER AND NOT STIFF. AFTER A NIGHTS SLEEP , THE 18 HOUR HAND WARMERS ARE GOOD FOR HUNTING. THE AIR MATTRSS DOES GET QUITE WARM SO DOES THE SLEEPING BAG. ENJOYED THE VIDEO , HAND SALUTE TO YOU AND NICK.
Very interesting set up you use! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Dave, I've been folllowing you for over a decade. During which time you have covered, Physics, Calculus, Trigonometry, Thermodynamics, Anemology, and Hydrology just to name a few. I've understood your teaching better than any college professor I ever had.
Thanks Lance and man that is fantastic to hear! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching!
Good morning Dave and Nick
Good morning Brother Doug!
Wooohoo! So glad you're addressing MY neck of the woods. Arizona. Or "Death Valley 2.0" There IS...always...a wind, now-a-days, so this is good info. In fact, our wind, now, might be too much for any version of shade tarp "funnel" set up. Still, I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks.
Very cool and Im glad you liked it. Take advantage of any wind you can! Thanks for watching
Another way and I use it all the time is to carry strips of mylar and take one strip and tie it to a stick and watch which way it goes. Save that strip for marking wear you poop after you have dug a hole and then filled in to mark where you went as so not to step on or dig if you have to go again. N Joy
That's a good idea!
I’m 55 years old and I’m still learning tricks from Dave 👍😃 !!! Thanks for sharing this !!! I’ll be passing this one along to the younger ones !! Have a blessed day guys !! See y’all on the next one.
Jim
Fantastic to hear that Jim! Oh, I'll be 55 in August. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
As usual, there is a lot of beneficial information here. For any camping enthusiast heading out with minimal knowledge, this is the place to pick up big brain tips and tricks grounded in the actual experience of outdoor camping. Way to go, Dave.
I'm glad you like my tips and ideas! Thanks for watching my friend
Dude I love your channel. I haven't watched every video you have released but the ones I do watch are just so wholesome and enjoyable. You have a great way of looking at things and are always so positive it just makes me smile. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks! I'm glad you like my videos so much! I try to keep it as upbeat and as positive as possible! Thanks for watching
DUDE!!! this was exactly what i was looking for!! I used to winter camping but for some reason had a hard time finding information on hot weather camping for my trip to Texas in September. You were the first. Fantastic! Thank you 🙏and thank you RUclips algorithm.😅
Glad I could help! Enjoy the trip and thanks for watching
Your improvised post idea is great!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Ken!
Your tips are always so good. I have no idea how you managed to learn all this stuff. I can always count on learning something new with each of your videos. Thanks, Dave and Nick!
Over the years we spent a lot of weekends freezing, burning up and testing ideas! Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching Shannon
Ingenious use of the bottom tarp, it’s obvious but only because you pointed out this hack. Great job David as ever and don’t forget, “ there is gold in them hills”, well somewhere.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Nicks still got some learning to do. Thanks for watching Mak
¿Isn't that cool? I've been learning from this family for years.
Hi Nick and, and, and, Chef Dave! Great tips I didn't know. Thanks! I spent over 50 years of my life living in Kansas. All 4 seasons. Nobody ever told me me these tips for staying cooler.
Hello Steve! I'm glad you liked it. As far as I know, I haven't seen anyone else showing these ideas. Take care and thanks for watching brother
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Chef Dave or Dr. Science...you are all the same guy to me.
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Good to see y'all back enjoying life🇺🇸😇🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ya gotta enjoy every day while you can! Take care and thanks for watching
I love it. Long over due video in the community. You can't throw a rock without hitting a "how to stay warm video". The odds are that most of the trips that most of us end up doing tend to be in hot weather. In my opinion staying warm is easier to accomplish than staying cool. People look at me funny but I like draping a wet cloth around my neck as well. The slightest breeze cools the cloth which then cools the main artery in your neck.
Mike
Thanks Mike, I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, hundreds of stay warm videos but I don't think many people have experimented with how to stay cool. I hate summer camping but I still go whenever I have a few days off. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Mike
reminder for easy air conditioner - backpack "cooler" (amazon.) Plastic mesh flexible thing from hobby lobby. Rip-tie plastic mesh thing to have corners (folded down) so it fits in cooler about 1/4 of the way up. Cut hole in it, put something like a 90 degree "pipe" (I made out of flexible plastic) ... rip tie to plastic mesh. Put small brushless rechargeable fan in pipe aimed out. Fill with ice (around pipe, above mesh.) Turn on fan - air gets pulled down through ice and then up through cold pipe and blows out at like 43 degrees, no kidding. It's amazing.
Sounds great for car camping , probably not so good for backpacking in. Thanks for watching Jeff.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Yeah, I use it for Bike tour trips. You get where you're going, hit the local convenience store and load up on ice, head back to the tent and cool off. :)
A bit late watching this as you posted it 2 years ago but really worth while. I've only just got into camping. Excellent stuff Dave. I'm English and hearing your accent is fantastic! Really made the video even better.
Glad you enjoyed it Craig! Thanks for watching!
Adapt and Overcome! Love yer Tent Pole fix!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it.
Thanks for this awesome video Dave & Nick! 👍😁
You are very welcome and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Your ingenuity fascinates me. I never grow tired of watching you! 'God bless.
Fantastic to hear that Cassandra! Thanks for the comments and may God bless you too
I’ve always used a blown out match stick to determine wind 💨 direction but I like the striker rod idea 💡. Thanks
Im guessing anything that produces smoke should work. Thanks for watching
Very interesting, I have 2 ideas that might improve it, let's see what you think:
1- Change the upper tarp for one with reflective material (mylar) on the upper part, which reflects part of the sun's radiation.
2- Put a light damp blanket on top of the tent, I'd try it with an Patoo (Afghan blanket), but a shemag could also be used (the idea is that evaporation would lower the temperature and that cold air would go down)
Both ideas sound good! I'll give them a try. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I have one of those reflective tarps, it’s loose woven so allows the breeze to come through. I used it during a 100+ heat wave recently and it reduced the temperature inside the tent significantly. I didn’t have a thermometer to be able to say exactly how much, but it was cooler in the tent than under the shade of the trees.
Good stuff Dave 👍. Thanks and God bless ✌️
Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
Smart as it gets! Working with nature is wonderful.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching my friend
Dave
I learn so much from you. Thanks so much.
Fantastic to hear that David! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I've been metal detecting for yrs with my Garrett too. Great detector. You will me amazed at the different stuff you'll find.
Great video on keeping cool in the woods. Thank you!
Nicks new to detecting so hes still learning! Im glad you liked the video Darlene, Thanks for watching
I bring a few pieces of survey marker and put 3 or 4 pieces around my camp just in case I have to change my tarp quickly or when a summer storm pops up
Good thinking Hiram.
Glad to see ya back Boys! More practical points for the woods. People say common sense ain't that common anymore. A lot of channels say don't use an air mattress because they have no insulative value, you also identify that but then take it to your advantage. You're proof that an experienced mentor can instill common sense and an awareness of your surroundings. Thanks for the walk and talk Sir.
Always great to be on here and Im glad you liked it. Whatever hurts in the winter helps in the summer! Thats a good rule of thumb to live by. Thanks for watching Tyler
Those are some great tips to stay a bit cooler in this GA heat and humidity while camping! Something I have found that helps is to place your camp on top of a hill , that way you get the full effects of what breeze you have . Using your system would really help as well ! Look forward to seeing the next video but i gotta get caught up on these past few ones that I missed 😅.
Thanks Kenny, Im glad you liked it. Cooler air settles in valleys but yes, air really moves up on hills! Thanks for watching
Thanks Mr.Dave and Mr. Nick! Watching on my phone and my TV. To get maximum benefit on the ads!
Thanks for the support and thanks for watching!
Thanks, Dave. Always nice hearing from you and Nick. Best wishes to both of you. - Tim
We are glad you liked it Tim and thanks for watching
You are such a smart man! Thanks for showing the tent poles makeover 😁🌹😁
Thank you my friend!
Thank you for the tips....as a fella who does not do well in the heat what you have shown here will be of a great help
You are very welcome Stephen and I'm glad you found it helpful!
Happy Camping 🏕️ TY Dave and Nick.
Thanks for watching
It's nice to hear about other parts of the country, and how things are done there. In NH we can get summer days in the 90s or even 100 some times. But then the temp tends to drop a lot at night, particularly in the mountains. So you would feel cold and want to get out of the wind and have insulation. People can die here of hypothermia in the summer. There was a cold snap last month and we lost someone near Mt. Washington. Many other people got into trouble, but survived.
I've often heard of drastic day night temps. They are that way here in the Fall and spring but in the middle of summer it sometimes never cools off. And in some cases when the sun goes down it's no longer burning off the humidity making it feel even worse!
more people died on mt.washington ,than everest.
@@ratroddiesels1981 I’ve always said that mt washington is a hungry mtn. Sad but unfortunately the case. Some friends of mine and I did Washington up the huntington ravine trail from the leantos. We hiked up to the main leanto campsites the first day, set up, did a dayhike and then got up early the next day, did Washington, had a great time and stayed a second night at the leantos. We did our hike in September. Not too bad. But we passed a lot of different folks with zero essentials and a lot of stuff you shouldn’t have with you despite all the warning signs and amc personnel that you have to talk too before you set off. Its pretty sad. When the four of us did it, we had one sleeping bag, one stove, one tarp, one pot, we all had headlamps and a couple first aid kits. Along with personal food and lots o water. A lotta people just don’t understand the severity of how things can go down hill really quickly up there.
@@notquiteultralight1701 One sleeping bag for four people? Cozy.🙂
@@jamescrowe7892 HE HE HE😁 that was for the climb day. I was going to go back and edit that and then i fell asleep last night. We all hiked into the leantos at the base of tuckermans with full packs, independent camping gear food etc.. I can’t for the life of me remember the name of those leantos
Dave, You never have to apologize for taking time to explain a principal that’s going to serve us well. That four minutes that you spent explaining that, are four really well spent minutes.
I haven’t seen all your videos, but as of right now, I can honestly state that you have never wasted a minute of my time when you stop to explain things so that we all understood them.
Thank you for this video, and for taking the extra time to explain things. It’s when we understand the principles that were less likely to lose out on an opportunity to apply them later in another situation.
Thanks for the comments Daphne and I'm glad you like the way I do things! Short videos get more views but I'd much rather be able to spend time on all the details. Take care and thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 : I see what you mean. It sure is important to get the numbers up if you want to message to get out, but I’ll actually budget time to watch a real video. That’s probably the difference between entertainment and instruction. :-)
Thanks for the awesome videos. :-)
Edited To correct an autocorrection. Sigh.
@@daphneraven6745 Thanks Daphne!
first timer here. all I can say is this was a nice practical and useful video full of info. thank you!
You are very welcome my friend and thanks for watching!
Not even gonna lie, thats a great idea to reduce drag to get that air flow. Very nice
Thanks, Im glad you liked it!
I've had good luck using copper tubing and a tube bender to make my connections for tent poles. Once their dialed in, I glue one side and color code them for easy connection. Smart thinking with all the cooling tips Dave... every little bit helps! Thanks for sharing with us all!
Ah, very good idea on the copper tubing! I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching brother
Dave love the video! I lost my dad last year, and like you, he used to make or fix everything himself. You remind me of him.
I did want to clear something up cause it might help you design something even better. In thermodynamics, heat always moves to cold and seeks equalization. Because the ground maintans around a 70 degree constant temperature, the ground is absorbing the heat from your body creating the cooling effect. Air is actually a pretty good insulator. A mat with the most conductive properties possible would provide the best cooling properties. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it and thanks for the cooling effect info! Thanks for watching
Kainos Kid: that’s an aspect of physics that I never really understood well, at least when it came to applications. Specifically when it comes to camping. I live in a climate that doesn’t get really warm, and a day that gets to be 100° is rare, and might only happen in a rare weather system every five or 10 years. It’s pretty much a crisis here when that happens, because we’re not used to it. One of those vinyl mattresses, is a great way to freeze year round, so they only get used by an inexperienced camper or by somebody who tends to run warm, except in one of those rare hot weather spikes. In my area, they really do not serve as an asset of any kind any other time of the year, and will prevent a good night’s sleep.
A Dutch army mattress, which is a nice, dense foam, or even a sheet of insulation does a better job. Getting off the ground does an even better job.
It’s more than possible that my application of the physics is incorrect here, and it’s always sort of bothered me that I could never reconcile the principle to the application in this case. Any insights that you felt like offering that would sort out my thought process here would be appreciated.
Another great video Dave & Nic. Great camera quality too 👍
Thanks Lea, I'm glad you liked it
This was fun to watch and very informative, Dave, thank you! When you first crawled into the tent I was saying out loud, "Take the toilet paper, Dave!" LOL
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Bev. Ah you are right! I should have seen how much of a breeze was actually inside. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Sir, this is the first video of yours that I have watched and I believe you have forgotten more than I might ever learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. For hunting I have used an off the shelf “wind checker” which was nothing more than a squeeze bottle with a powder in it. They’re really handy for finding wind direction quickly and quietly. If I didn’t need speed and silence I reckon I could do the same thing with a small bottle of baby powder or foot powder to find wind direction. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I'm glad you liked the video and I'm always happy to share. I've used a bag with powder in it before too and I've also use a tiny feather or cotton ball hanging from sewing thread. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Excellent content David. What an ingenious and practical approach to a problem that is so common but one that receives virtually no attention by other bushcraft/camping channels. This is the unique approach that only you provide. Can’t wait to test it out.
Thanks Jerome! I'm glad you liked it brother. You're right, everyone talks about combating cold but never heat. Let me know how it works and thanks for watching brother
@@Reallybigmonkey1Hope you and Nick are doing well.
@@jeromecook1262 All is well here, just sick of heat and humidity!
Hi Dave & Nick! The improvisation you do, with equipment, impresses me, man.
Hello Terry and we are glad you liked it! We pretty much don't use anything right out of the box. Thanks for watching my friend!
I had a similar air mattress years ago, it finally gave out on me. In winter I’d add a closed cell foam layer on top so it was warm in winter, cool in summer. I’ve since switched to a hammock 99% of the time but yeah, laying on that mattress will definitely keep you cooler in summer! Sleeping lower in a valley helps too as cold air sinks at night. I’ve seen others (maybe you?) take the space blanket and use it with the shiny side up to reflect sunlight off your tarp or tent. Seems like it would work. The ultimate for anything with a bug net is a portable fan, it’s supposed to be life-changing. I haven’t tried it yet. Great video, too bad about the metal detector, it seems like a cool hobby. Lastly, your machete is killing me! That thing is beautiful!
Oh yes, that air mattress fills with cool air overnight! Shiny side up on mylar survival blankets does work out in the open, doesnt make much difference under the shade of the forest canopy. Man Im still loving my new machete! Nicks still learning metal detecting. Thanks for watching
great info thank you.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it
I added this comment to your use of a fan to help keep you cooler in a video you put out 5 years ago thought it might be useful to viewers today.
I use a 12v dc and a 120v ac fan with an inverter for camping. My 12 v uses about 12 amps and my 120v uses about 50 amps with the settings made to give about the what feels like the same air volume. So if your power constrained the 12v might work better for you. Around 4 times more . Of course the details of your components make all the difference. This is just my experience. Hope it helps. I just realized this video is 5 years old. It played right after you recent video.
Thanks for sharing that info Glen
Nice 👍 one Dave and useful thanks great video 👍 more soon we hope
Thanks Dave! I'm glad you liked it brother
Great video Dave, really liked your tricks on catching the breeze . Sorry, have not watch your videos in a while but really enjoyed this. Nick has grown up to be a nice young man but he did have a good teacher. ATB to you both.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Nick turned out pretty good! Thanks for watching
You brought up a very interesting idea on how to stay cool. Thank you.
Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching James
This is a great topic. Thanks.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I truly enjoy your wisdom you share on your channel. I have used the wind channeling and cool ground techniques with success. I also use a cooling bandana while out camping in hot weather. They are found on Amazon and I have found them in Walmart. Just soak with water and they stay cooler longer than a cotton bandana. To get some sleep in hot weather, I have used a mentholated cooling baby powder found on Amazon. learned about it from a good friend from Thailand. moisten your body with a damp cloth, powder yourself up, and put your sleeping clothes on. Any small breeze with feel exceptionally cool and the effects last for about an hour. Long enough to fall asleep. You can remoisten your skin for some additional cooling effect. I don't recall the name but it works like Gold Bond powder. It's great for camping. It would leave a menthol smell so not something to use for hunting. It also helps reduce chafing and the "funk" that happens with active people in close proximity. I wish you and all of your viewers good luck.
Thanks for the information and thanks for watching my friend
How to stay cool is something I didn’t give that much thought . So I really appreciate this video. I like the toilet method for determining wind direction, another thing I didn’t think about. That set up really makes sense. I will keep all this in mine when I’m hot weather camping. I would really like to get me one of those detectors. Thanks fellows for another great informative video.
Not many think about how to stay cool, they just sweat. Lol. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Alan
Good morning Dave! It’s been ridiculous hot here lately 🥵😛 so I’m game to try something to have it not be a steam cooker.. lol .. grabbed my coffee and I’m ready to take notes!
Hope you and Nick are doing well my friend!
ATB
Good morning Ruth! It's been horrible here too. 95°F, heat index of 100 to 105 and high humidity. I honestly hate summer. Enjoy the coffee and the video and thanks for watching!
Great tips brother!
I found a swimming pool float for about 4 bucks and it did work pretty well.
Thanks for the video
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Cant beat 4 bucks! Thanks for watching Mark
Great tips on determining wind direction. Very important when deciding tent and fire placement. I've learned so many things from you! Thank you for making these videos. You're a wonderful teacher.
Thank You Diane and thats fantastic to hear! Im glad you liked it. and Thanks for watching
SECOND TARP SETUP: WIZARD! This has been a great learning experience. I might take a battery-powered fan instead of the second tarp but I would need to follow your tips on tent orientation.
Im glad you liked it James. Oh man, with a fan properly positioned you would really feel a breeze! Thanks for watching
That's clever. I like this idea. Hot summer nights can sometimes rob the fun out of camping.
Thanks Theresa, I'm glad you liked it. Heat and humidity can easily ruin a camping trip
Good thinking 🤔 thanks for sharing
Thanks Heather, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Thanks for another exciting video Dave and Nick! Some interesting ideas I've never seen before. In England we have an expression 'Birmingham screwdriver' which is actually a hammer! 🔨
You are very welcome Ian and Im glad you liked it. Lol, I never knew yall had a saying like that! Thanks for watching
Very interesting concept.
I've not seen this before.
Thank you.
I honestly dont know if anyone else has shown this. Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching
Great idea to funnel the wind down! Thank you. One game changer for me is to take a reflective tarp like that Arcturus and put it shiny side up! The temp difference under the tarp when you have sunny conditions is dramatic. I used it over my freestanding tent at BSA Summer camp last year and the temp reduction inside the tent during the day was stunning. Not stealthy of course but who cares when you're hot! 😆
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Rob! Oh I believe you on that Arcturus tarp. I've tested some shiny side out shelters and it's incredible how well they work. Thanks for watching brother
Thanks, Dave! Really useful information for staying cool while camping.
You are very welcome Robin and I'm glad you liked it!
Yup, even in Canada it's sometimes just too darned hot. This tarp wind-catcher method is awesome. LOL Nic on your nap comment. You love to put the screws to the old man! 😂👍😎🇨🇦🌲
Really? I never knew it got hot that far up North. Im glad you liked it. Nick is a barrel of laughs. Lol.Thanks for watching Marian
@@Reallybigmonkey1 It does! Even Yukon and Alaska have some very hot days.
At first I was amazed and a little disappointed that you were using a store-bought tent instead of one of your custom-built tents, but then I saw the tent poles and all was right with the world! Great tips! Thanks Dave and Nick
PS I also just got into metal detecting and there's definitely a learning curve on deciphering the beeps. Don't get discouraged, Nick! It'll take a little while but you'll be finding treasure before you know it!
Ah every once in awhile I'll use a store bought tent. But I guarantee it won't all be factory. Lol. Nicks definitely got more learning to do. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
hmm i think that bivy is well made , it has high wall water proof protection plus net , only drawback is the entry, this is army style bivy
Some very useful tips,, thanks,, we've just had the hottest temperatures ever recorded, here in England,, (around 38degrees, /100f?). But it only lasted a few days (thankfully) now we're back to the usual 16C/60f,, according to the news, it was an absolute "crisis",,, goodness knows how you guys cope with the hot weather, for weeks on end,, ha ha
Thanks John, I'm glad you liked it. I was shocked at those temps y'all were having. I thought it stayed quite cool there. Our heat and humidity lasts pretty much all summer but we have no choice other just tolerate it. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Hey Dave&nick glad to see you guys together. Mr MacGyver of the woods love the pole trick
Always great hearing from you and we are glad you liked it Brother!
Thank you for another video full of useful tips. Next time I set up my tarp, I'll pay more attention to the wind direction.
You are very welcome Mark and Im glad you liked it. Always try and use the wind to your advantage. Thanks for watching
Pretty slick. I can see how it could make a difference in comfort level.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. It definitely makes a difference in the cooling effect
Always Enjoy You Sharing Your Tips, Davey, Hope Nick Had Fun Searching ! ATB T God Bless
Always great to hear from you Terry and We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too Brother!
Some good tips, Dave. Good job on the tent poles, I'll have to add the tubing to my repair kit. Would be nice to see Nick and his metal detector in a few videos. Y'all stay safe.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Nicks got some more studying and learning to do on metal detecting. Thanks for watching
Very useful video. Here in the south, the heat is the biggest problem with camping. There are tons of videos on cold weather camping but very few on hot weather camping
I'm glad you liked it James and man I agree. Not much info out there on battling heat. Thanks for watching my friend
A very useful video. Most of the other channels that I follow discuss how to stay warm, but where I live heat is a big problem. This is very useful. BTW I have a Garrett and have had success, mostly finding artifacts of where people lived. Where I detect I haven't found coins. But square nails, axe heads, stove parts and so forth. This in areas where you would think no one had ever trod.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Youre right, not many talk about dealing with heat. Nicks got a lot more learning on metal detecting. Thanks for watching Lynn
Excellent idea on the pole hose ! I just received my military hammock like yours. Gonna go back & watch that Vid again. Great trip Guys. TAKE CARE..
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. You're gonna love that hammock! You'll have to pay attention to how you roll it up so it won't get all tangled up. Thanks for watching my friend
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I saw that was somethin to get figured out QUICK ! Thanks David, TAKE CARE..
In mountainous terrain--a lot more mountainous than you live in--the wind probably changes direction from day to night. So a bit of familiarity with your area can also help if there are wind direction changes with sunup/sundown. Also, there is almost invariably more breeze on or near a hilltop than lower down, but in unsettled weather there can also be more risk of lightening, so again judgement is required.
Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Brother
Great Idea right here. I went up to the ouachita mountains this month and it was up to 105. Wish I would've thought of this for the 1st day.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Ah man 105 is too hot for me! Thanks for watching
Just what was needed here in England these last few days because blimey, has it been hot! ☀️☀️☀️. Never seen that before and was really surprised how effective that was! I bet it was, well, cool in that tent! I never fail to learn something from any of your videos and many thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us. I still don't think I'm going to be going out until it cools down a bit here though. Us Brits are just not used to it I'm afraid 😊. Sorry to see Nicks metal detector was no good. Always disappointing when a new bit of kit isn't good enough. Many thanks again to you both and stay cool, as it were 👍😁
Oh I heard how hot it got over there and I was shocked! Personally I hate camping in really hot weather but I still make myself go if I have a few days off. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Spencer
Dave,another great idea! Think I just might try it.I have two tarps and a one person naturehike tent...I know no rain fly lol! Take care,stay 😎 cool...
Thanks, Im glad you liked this Kenneth! Yes, definitely give this a try. Thanks for watching
Good idea for cooling. Makes sense. Thanks for sharing. Simple ideas are sometimes the best.
For Nick.
Metal detecting has a learning curve. Garret is a good brand. Nokta is also for a beginner and it has a lot of options.
But it takes some time to learn how to use them.
The Garret 150 is classed as a good beginner detector.
Watch some videos and practice in your back yard before you give up.
Throw out some spare change and learn how the device reacts to each type if coin.
Also, dig everything. It will help teach you what you are detecting. (And keep a bag for all of the trash you will find.)
I hope this helps.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and Nick says thanks for the info
Good video Dave. I have a lot of hot-tent campers that are pining for winter already. I hadn't ever seen or heard of using a ground tarp like that to manipulate the wind. That is pretty good thinking. I typically like to hammock tent and that seems to help with the warmer nights better than being on the ground. I'm getting older (54) so I'm not as found of sleeping on the ground as I was when I was a kids. I agree 100% with you about the wind. During the cold months, I block the wind, but I definitely welcome it during the warmer nights (except during a stormy night). Thanks for putting this together and sharing!
I'm glad you liked my ideas Jonny and thanks for watching my friend
If that metal detector starts beeping away it probably means he's found your heart of gold.
That tent pole idea is genius!
The idea you're using for cool sleeping is the same principle used for geothermal heating/cooing: the soil generally stays between 45 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lol! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend!
Hey! I just wanted to say how much i appreciate your videos, they have helped me a lot and i just love how calm and collected you are. Thank you for learning me things i couldnt learn on my own. I wish you well and i hope you'll stay safe out in nature!
Fantastic to hear that my friend! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent demo
Thanks Mathew, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Well done Dave…thank you for doing what you do…
You are very welcome Mark and I'm glad you liked it!
Howdy Kids!
Interesting of the breeze funneling. I don't believe I've ever set a tent in the woods though. I try and find slight rise where flat in the open. Or edge of woods out of transition area.
Ya cracked me up with the li'l tent with issues after all the times I/others spoke of using a tubbed tent.
Shock corded poles I always thought were like sliced bread. Could handle a guy cord a bit better I figure if need more support for a storm sneaking in.
~ They still make those sized tents. Measure your ideal pole distance and find replacement a tad longer.
Cut a smidge off each/one end and ya got one?
I bought two of that style tent for the missus and I. Fairly reasonable price, with rain fly and side entry which looks much easier for in/out. Even sit half in, legs out kinda.
~~ I've spent a day in a worthy 2 person tent due to rain/storms. High and dry but nary room for adult male to sit up in center...did I say All Day? (-:
~ So I opted for a 9lb 4 person tent with 54" center. Two screened doors, optional fly use. Heavier yeah, but all the room needed for two and gear.
My tip for summa camping? Don't stay up too long partying..early to rise. Baked out come late morning, hung over really sooks. 😀
Thanks for the comments Brian and Thanks for watching
Good tips on finding out the wind direction. I'm one of those guys that will stick my finger in my mouth pop it out and check it that way. It works for me. I will say one trick you might like that'll help cool you down, take off that thick green long sleeve shirt. LOL. Thanks for the video brother see you on the next one.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I cant do that finger trick. Maybe after 35 years of welding and metal working my finger tips arent very sensitive? I gotta wear these long sleeves due to bugs eating me up. Its hot but works. Thanks for watching Brother
I always like to see what you have on your pack. And yes, I'd like to see what first-aid supplies you carry. Innovation is one of your talents, and it's good to be reminded to make do with what's at hand. Good video. If you make treasure hunting videos, Nick, I'll watch. I watch guys using magnets on ropes in rivers.
I usually try and show most everything in my pack. And most of the time I use a common off the shelf first aid kit. As Nick learns, we may show more. Hes very new to metal decting. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching David
One other main advantage of the top tarp in hot weather is that it can also be used as a large rain catchment. That’s one trick RVers have used for years. Keeping one corner of a RV awning as high as possible and then putting the other corner as low as you can. Any rain even the slightest bit will pour over off the low corner. If you didn’t do this the whole awning itself could act like a giant swimming pool and the weight of the water could rip your awning apart.
Good point John. I've done that a few times
Hi Dave good to hear from you Dave and your son good videos Dave from Melbourne Australia take care
Always great to hear from you JB and thanks for watching
I believe that these tips are very practical for survival in the wild, practice is the only criterion for testing the truth. Thanks for sharing these tips.
Very well said and I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Some really great tips here Dave 👌 especially the wind direction techniques. Thanks again Dave and take care 👍 🙂
Thanks Mike! Im glad you liked them, Thanks for watching
THAT'S REALLY A GREAT WAY TO KEEP COOL IN THE WOODS DURING THESE HOT SUMMER DAYS. YOU AMAZED ME AGAIN ON HOW WELL.YOU THOUGHT IT OUT. ALSO HAVE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO CHECK OUT IF THERE WAS A (DAICO) JAPANESE STYLE DOLLARS STORE IN YOUR AREA THEY CARRY. BUSHCRAFTING, CAMPING, HOME GOODS SUPPLY ETC... THANKS 🇺🇸🌞
Thanks Mark, Im glad you liked it. I havent seen any dollar stores like that but Ill be on the lookout for one.
An excellent segment mate. The same system have been use in the past from Natives to Aircraft carriers. The same system is also use by hunters that uses Bow & Arrows or long distance fire arms. You're the man mate.! Pity Nick didn't find any gold, you could have bought a solar powered fan for your cooling system. Cowabunga.!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Nicks gona try to get used to it and make us rich. Lol. Thanks for watching
Another brilliant video Dave! Love this wind tunnel idea.
Amen to that!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
Great video chef Dave , got luck to put the first like on video... Thumb up for idea think it works good.
Thanks and I'm glad you liked it first!
Nice video! Some good advice, as its been a scortcher outside! Craving cooler temps!! Stay cool! 🤠Hi to Nick! 🤠
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Oh I bet it is really hot down in Florida! Stay cool and thanks for watching Gater!
Awesome video Dave and Nick.
Those tips will definitely come in handy for my summer trips here in new zealand.
Thankfully we have nothing here that can kill you creature wise and can pretty much camp anywhere within reason.
keep up the great content
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Everything here that can kill is small, spiders, scorpions and snakes! Thanks for watching