I've Got to Build a Fire To Dry Off - SOAKED - A Miserable Night but a Great Camp Adventure

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
  • ....things get so bad that I have to get up at 4am to build a fire to dry off....
    In this overnight adventure, Luke is out with the Alps Mountaineering Tipi 2 tent and moisture and airflow become a HUGE problem!
    Also, during the night I am Surrounded by Coyotes! :D
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Комментарии • 840

  • @janicev.9671
    @janicev.9671 2 года назад +224

    My worse experience camping when my then boyfriend decided to see how I was like camping. We took his 6 person tent he did not pay a lot of money for and went out to the Canadian Rockies for a week. One night about 1am we heard a thunder storm come up through the valley and then over our campground. The tent leaked and leaked as he had forgotten to reapply the seal along the seams. We took shelter in his truck until the storm passed. Then he went into the tent and wiped everything down and by 230 am we were back into the tent and slept until morning. Never deterred us.. camped with that tent for another 6 years until we needed a new one. Still getting out to the mountains now as a married couple. Thank for such a great channel.

    • @christophdollis1955
      @christophdollis1955 2 года назад +17

      Whoa, I expected to read you had dumped him because he didn't seam-seal.

    • @JR-zk2bw
      @JR-zk2bw 2 года назад +11

      Even bad times can sometimes become great

    • @missingremote4388
      @missingremote4388 2 года назад +5

      Rolling Thunder from lightning storms are the worst.

    • @S.L.1211
      @S.L.1211 2 года назад +11

      Sounds like my parents story: went camping in a leaky tent shortly after dating. Got soaked in the night. Mom gave him a second chance and 40 years later, still together.

    • @danielkutcher5704
      @danielkutcher5704 2 года назад +1

      If that was your worse, what was your worst?

  • @MichaelW969
    @MichaelW969 2 года назад +43

    What a tragic story about your neighbor. So sad. Prayers to that family

  • @JoeMapes
    @JoeMapes 2 года назад +65

    Luke cracks me up, love it. He's giving a product review of a rock. You can imagine when he goes out to dinner, he's reviewing the glass, fork, spoon, bowl. Goes to public restroom he's reviewing the toilet and urinals. Love ya bro!! 😃

    • @PlayaSinNombre
      @PlayaSinNombre 2 года назад +9

      Blue cakes > orange cakes

    • @pk-fb2yr
      @pk-fb2yr 2 года назад +5

      🤣😂that's good stuff. Luke is awesome.

    • @aussieas3073
      @aussieas3073 2 года назад +5

      He’s a funny guy

    • @skyblue2636
      @skyblue2636 Год назад +2

      😄😄😄 A review on his wife would be interesting,😁 she's very good looking. She makes an appearance in the odd video, she's a sweetheart. What a lucky guy. I admire and respect him. Soldier on, Luke☮

    • @cyntiaspadafore1457
      @cyntiaspadafore1457 Год назад +4

      Reviewing the rock…oh lord I lost it for a minute laughing so hard!!!
      😂😂😂 I love this guy and you can just tell his reviews are so authentic.

  • @foxcm2000
    @foxcm2000 2 года назад +53

    There's something magical about being in a pine forest on a clear cool day with the birds singing.

    • @Dagrdottir
      @Dagrdottir Год назад +1

      I know it's like all your problems just lift of your shoulders right.

    • @user-ho4nw5sf3w
      @user-ho4nw5sf3w Год назад +1

      It's even better naked.

  • @knightfall902
    @knightfall902 2 года назад +9

    Hey Luke, might be unrelated but I struggle with depression and mental health issues, and your channel has brought me calmness and happiness. Also, I haven't camped outside in the wilderness but I've done outside security event site and equipment watches overnight in parking lots, open fields and so on--and it was a lot like urban camping, and most times I was alone with little to no access to fundamentals (heat, shelter, washroom etc.,) And since discovering your channel I've learned a lot about gear for outside survival and how to last the night comfortably until dawn. Just wanted to say thank you for being you and your channel! Also, Alps Mountaineering yes they SHOULD know better

  • @shellcshells2902
    @shellcshells2902 2 года назад +35

    Me and my family lost everything when our home caught fire. I don't wish it on anyone. It deeply traumatized us all. We're incredibly blessed that our daughter wasn't injured or worse in that fire and we're glad it's behind us. I'm now paranoid about everything electrical plugged in. I unplug everything when not in use now.

  • @dezhatton7859
    @dezhatton7859 2 года назад +11

    Luke your channel has really given me the inspiration to get out into the woods more often to camp out of do bushcraft .I have won my battle against my blood cancer now I have to battle neuropathic nerve damage which is painful but because of you I'm determined to get out to enjoy nature more ...Best Wishes Luke and Family

    • @Dagrdottir
      @Dagrdottir Год назад +2

      My sister went through a battle with cancer so I know how hard that can be - may I say how much I admire you -even now to survive cancer takes epic guts. My sister also has the residual problems which came with that battle and she like you takes every day as it comes and is enjoying nature and just the joy of living. I wish you the very best of luck for the rest of your life you deserve it

  • @suewest2608
    @suewest2608 2 года назад +55

    Luke, I just love the camping trips. You have a way of making us all feel like we’re right with you. Thanks.

  • @timcurry192
    @timcurry192 2 года назад +26

    "That's why drying off is so important." This, my friends, is known in the business as "foreshadowing". Sometimes bad reviews are great reviews , especially if they keep you from making a big purchase mistake. And that applies to movie reviews as well. Thanks, Luke!

  • @RVingwithLuck
    @RVingwithLuck 2 года назад +6

    Your videos really help me. As a Army vet of Afghanistan combat, I have PTSD, and your videos relax me. Plus encourage me to get outside.
    I really enjoy them. Although focusing for more than about 15 minutes at a time is tough.

  • @adamhenderson001
    @adamhenderson001 2 года назад +3

    Great photography! Your eye for light and postproduction are very good!

  • @johnsoutdoors126
    @johnsoutdoors126 2 года назад +2

    After I finished my stent in the Army I enlisted into the National Guard in Michigan , this was in the mid 1980`s ,we did our annual training in may temp had been in the 70s all month , we set up camp one guy had a jungle hammock i just used half of a shelter half like a lean to , during the night the temps dropped a lot and I woke up covered in 10 in. of snow lol that snow was gone by 1 pm lol good times

  • @matthew2764
    @matthew2764 2 года назад +24

    Just wanted to say I’ve recently found your videos while I’ve been stationed overseas and you have quickly become a favorite channel of mine. Every one of your adventures brings back awesome memories. Thanks for the content

    • @karencarpenter7894
      @karencarpenter7894 2 года назад

      Matthew thank you 💖 for keep us safe 💖 thank you for all you do for us.

    • @afluna5417
      @afluna5417 2 года назад

      Thanks for your service, son. Stay healthy and safe. Much love. ❤️

    • @StephanieMunoz1014
      @StephanieMunoz1014 2 года назад

      Matthew thank you for your service. I’m grateful for people like you.

    • @audreybronson2710
      @audreybronson2710 Год назад

      Thank you for your service. Thinking of you…

    • @laurataylor203
      @laurataylor203 Год назад

      Matthew I'm from the UK but I would like to say thank you for your service, hope you stay safe where ever you are god bless x

  • @osemarvin2847
    @osemarvin2847 2 года назад +3

    That backpack is made in Finland. Size M version was originally designed for Finnish Border Guards, so it has a strong military background. Finnish word "Jääkäri" actually means Jaeger.

  • @sunniedemello9098
    @sunniedemello9098 2 года назад +2

    I went to visit my birthplace and see my family.. my brothers and sisters.. both my parents already passed away a long time ago! I did stay with my sister who lives at the edge of the mountain.. and my very first morning there, I woke up at 4am hearing birds singing and someone singing! I ask my sis and what’s was that singing?? My sister told me go look! I saw my brother singing and facing the mountain, it was still dark but I can see the morning light is creeping in.. and I found out, my bro love to wake up every morning and he sings to the birds!! LOL.. And the birds seems to be singing to him! Lolol! I told him, I saw a Movie that Angels await for the morning light and once the Sunrise is creeping in, those ANGELS sings to welcome the day! I told him, maybe u are an Angel and you just don’t know it. He just smiled!! I went back to America and left the island, but three days after I came home, I got news my bro died of COVID. And within that week, My sister died of COVID too! I lost two siblings within a week!! I hate COVID SOO much!! Both waited for their vaccines.. I asked myself, did I go home after 5 yrs. of not seeing my families just bec. It is meant to be?? So I can see my brother and sister for the last time?? My sis live at the edge of the mountain, so when my bro sings.. it echoes! Do neighbors get mad? NOO coz believe me or not.. he can really sing! I love your show because you are always in the mountain. I love the rain, thunder and lightings. And most of all, I LOVE YOUR STORIES!! I got hook on RUclips because of shows like urs. I usually turn the Rain/Thunder shows to make me fall asleep!

  • @RVingwithLuck
    @RVingwithLuck 2 года назад +1

    I liked all your photography. My favorite was the one red floor of the building, with all the others grey. Before they all went red.

  • @heidiburri1260
    @heidiburri1260 2 года назад +1

    I grew up camping in an army surplus canvas tent and army surplus sleeping bags. Hot and heavy. 50's - early 70's. Nor Cal beaches to Grand Canyon. Good memories.

    • @visnuexe
      @visnuexe 2 года назад

      Me too! Those cotton flannel sleeping bags were hard to roll up to a compressed size, and smelt of smokey moldy canvas! The pup tents we used, army issue were very small for 2 people, even if we were kids, but the bears left the tents alone!

  • @Sarahcat3930
    @Sarahcat3930 2 года назад +1

    I agree about sleeping. Grew up In Vermont. Even in winter, no heat upstairs. Slept “cold nose, warm toes.” Tons of blankets and the best sleep ever!

  • @bobbya8622
    @bobbya8622 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful start to the video! Love that picture of the sky!

  • @lindahopson5003
    @lindahopson5003 2 года назад +1

    Once I set up my tent and made the bed then chilled in camp. By dinner I noticed the entire inside of the tent was a wet swamp just from the ground moisture! Good thing I wasn't far from home... had to drive home and get dry sleeping gear and a fan to dry the tent out... I never expected that much moisture from the ground with no rain in the area at all. Learned my lesson and now always have a backup plan for such conditions. Jan 2021 near Corpus Christy, TX... so glad I had a plan B because the humidity was horrendous.

  • @grahamfisher37
    @grahamfisher37 2 года назад +2

    I really like your photography, good job

  • @dalejrfan1971
    @dalejrfan1971 2 года назад +12

    Hi Luke, I really enjoy watching your videos. I have severe chronic lower back and neck pain. Most nights I can't sleep because of my chronic pain. I binge watch your videos when I can't sleep. Watching your videos helps me forget about my chronic pain. Thank you for making your videos.

    • @RotasOpera
      @RotasOpera 2 года назад

      Hey friend, I don't mean to intrude, I am wondering if you have tried CBD for your pain? It not, it would be worth a shot.

    • @brianwalker1933
      @brianwalker1933 2 года назад

      @@RotasOpera Would you elaborate on what CBD means?
      I wonder why people are so obsessed with abbreviating so many words these days, perhaps maybe because they can’t spell the words.

    • @carrievornkahl6442
      @carrievornkahl6442 2 года назад

      @@brianwalker1933 CBD is not abbreviated. It is it's name.
      It is a cannabis based oil which is used in many ways for many different ailments. It is sold anywhere from your neighborhood gas station, pharmacy, grocery store or online.

  • @KuntryRD
    @KuntryRD 2 года назад +20

    I also love how you talk to us as if we were sitting underneath that tarp with you. I am so glad that you set up under those trees, as they made the condensation less bad (but not by much). In an open meadow, you would have drowned for sure in the condensation. I think that tent would be quite dangerous if the temps dropped a lot; wet and cold could be deadly. My worst outdoor experience was about 10 years ago. I rode out a severe thunderstorm. It was so bad that I could feel and smell the lightening. I was just hoping that the "end" would be quick. Worst 20 minutes in my outdoor life.

    • @tag1462
      @tag1462 2 года назад +3

      I had a similar experience strung up between two trees in a hammock. I had a tarp pitched as well in your typical A-frame with one side staked down, the other just rolled up and tied off with quick release knots. Anyways this summer T-storm rolls in. High winds, monsoon rain, hail, and of course the lightning and thunder. I was acutely aware of the position I was in.
      The wind gusts weren't that bad. I was in a copse of maples, so I had good coverage but it did cause the hammock to sway. Like a rocking chair. The canopy did a good job of keeping most of the rain off. The tarp held its own on what did fall through. The hail did worry me. It started out small. pea sized. Then it to golf ball size. That tore through the canopy. I'm thinking I'm screwed. I am going to die by lightning or I get beat to death by ice.
      Anybody who's been through it knows it.

    • @hamonryechinaski180
      @hamonryechinaski180 2 года назад +2

      What does lightning snell of? Electricity more than burnt?

  • @jantefft2442
    @jantefft2442 2 года назад +7

    You are so right; getting outside, especially at night, having a space to have a fire, Love it. We live in the woods, we are so blessed and love night fires. Just sitting outside, being quiet and taking care of the fire

  • @mikepierson3097
    @mikepierson3097 2 года назад +3

    Luke, dude, those are badass photos! The music was perfect accompaniment. 👍

  • @cornelious157
    @cornelious157 2 года назад +1

    I love the first and second shots of the crow!!! Very nice!

  • @MariaWelsh-lu6fg
    @MariaWelsh-lu6fg 8 месяцев назад

    When you said that just being there. Waking up at dawn. Waking up with the birds and just going and experiencing nature and how it will change you, brought tears to my eyes. At 5 oclock in the morning you can be pretty deep Luke. And I thank you for it. Im so sorry about your neighbor and the fire that took his daughter's life. That must have been heartbreaking

  • @EmilyAllan
    @EmilyAllan 2 года назад +3

    That Battlestar Gallactica font used in the beginning... Sweet.

  • @williamkrause1225
    @williamkrause1225 2 года назад +4

    Excellent video and listening to your philosophy makes all sense. Thank you Luke!!!! S&H

  • @Justme-jb7fk
    @Justme-jb7fk 2 года назад +1

    Luke your pictures are wonderful. Thank you for sharing. 🇺🇸🙏

  • @Golddragon214
    @Golddragon214 2 года назад +7

    A trip like this is nice. You get away from the main trail, hear some Coyotes in the night, see small animals playing in their yard. Then a special moment as a Doe shows up and walks around completely calm. That is why you go out and camp right there.

  • @janetburrows137
    @janetburrows137 2 года назад +2

    How come you ALWAYS find the most PERFECT 👌 Rocks for your fire 🔥? 🤣😂😅🤷‍♀️🙏🇬🇧💖❤️

  • @Rablikesblue
    @Rablikesblue 2 года назад +1

    Photos and music were out there. I loved it. Love your show with all your stories. Cheers and strength and honor

  • @draekko_
    @draekko_ 2 года назад +2

    Reflectix also makes a decent sit pad, or a car windshield reflector.

  • @dudebig5404
    @dudebig5404 2 года назад +6

    It is always a pleasure to go on a trip with Luke even a bad trip is a good one at least we all know to take a wide berth around this tent hope everybody had a great Fourth of July God bless peace

  • @trevelian23
    @trevelian23 2 года назад +2

    31:00 I am pretty sure that music is the one that you hear when you come back and find out that your entire platoon is dead, you left your gun in the tent, which was ransacked. And that there is something supernatural in the woods seemingly hunting you. Oh, and the sun is about to set.

  • @damnyankeed.3750
    @damnyankeed.3750 2 года назад +2

    Two big thumbs waaaay up on the creative side, Hoss.

  • @JohnGault2398
    @JohnGault2398 2 года назад +7

    I love wildlife encounters when I am out hiking and camping. Tuesday I was canoeing and a black bear swam across the river about 100 metres in front of me.

  • @papajeff5486
    @papajeff5486 2 года назад +31

    Luke, the theme of your commentary, be aware, stay alert, when you go into the woods, is absolutely right. Taught my children exactly that, every time. We used to stand quietly, just inside the woods and listen. Our task was to be quiet, listen and identify every sound. Thanks for explaining why the tarp isn’t placed over the tent. The arse pad is an excellent idea too, a little padding and pretty good dry spot. You carry some heavy packs, my friend. A 6 pound ruck, just the empty ruck? Whew! Thing is, you carry a lot of stuff that justifies a heavy duty pack. No denying it, you’re a beast. My basic load is 7 - 12 pounds. Water and food may add on 6-10 more pounds, depending on time out. Too bad about your tent and the wetness. You like and test tents more than I do. Kentucky

  • @patriciahernandez9661
    @patriciahernandez9661 2 года назад +4

    Hi Luke, I enjoy watching your videos and listening to your stories. I haven’t camped out in over 14 years due to health reasons. Watching your videos bring back great memories. Thank you for sharing this adventure!

  • @johnstevenson9429
    @johnstevenson9429 2 года назад +2

    I'm really liking your deep fireside chats. S&H

  • @michaelknecht4484
    @michaelknecht4484 2 года назад +1

    Ive been living in the outdoors for 20years and im still doing it at 57 and i wouldnt give nothing for it the birds have been waking me up for 20 years

  • @shawnmckenna3667
    @shawnmckenna3667 2 года назад +8

    Nice video Luke! Stinks about the tent, but at least you had an idea how it would perform so it didn't surprise you. Glad to hear Luke is excelling at UNCW. I know you're proud. Keep the great content coming.

  • @garycoloradosprings3947
    @garycoloradosprings3947 2 года назад +1

    Great footage of the Big Dipper. Thanks for that.

  • @carolb3946
    @carolb3946 Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed this video! I remember the night camping at Spirit Lake at Mt. St. Helens (probably the mid sixties :) My cousin and I helped our aunt set up her new waterproof tent. Dinner (hot dogs and pork and beans), and then to bed. It started to rain...pour...and we kids touched the underside of the tent roof. Drip, drip...Auntie was not happy!! The next day we took down the tent and drove to Meier and Frank...and threw the wet, crumpled, failed tent onto the loading dock and drove away. She was Very unhappy! The same rainy night, we jumped into our sleeping bags and heard what sounded like a long-winded scream like a woman, then man (weird voice range) like someone was being killed, echoing through the camp ground. We asked our aunt, "what was that", and she dismissed it by saying be quiet and go to sleep! I have a suspicion that our Aunt knew what it was. Looking back, I can't imagine what else it could be than a sasquatch.

  • @vladvolk2222
    @vladvolk2222 2 года назад +7

    A great video filled with feelings and emotions! Thanks, Luke!

  • @Coolness59
    @Coolness59 2 года назад +1

    Always great adventures….. 😎 Your sleeping pad pump also makes a great “bellows”.

  • @chrisgoddard4032
    @chrisgoddard4032 2 года назад +3

    Loved the coyotes. Where I live there are 3 packs who have range within hearing. Sounds like home to me.

  • @jesselovell516
    @jesselovell516 2 года назад +3

    Little Brother, great Solo Camping adventure...something about this video I really enjoyed. It seemed like you were less rushed...calmer. That what happens when all the kids move out. Thanks for sharing...

  • @strawberryguyy__
    @strawberryguyy__ 2 года назад +5

    every night before bed, i watch your videos ❤️

  • @Hexoutdoors
    @Hexoutdoors 2 года назад

    Haha! I was one of those folks who reached about the cameras you recommend. Thank again for getting back to me and giving me your input.

  • @mdbeatt
    @mdbeatt 2 года назад +1

    I agree on getting out in Nature and Just doing it. I am retired now and getting out at least once a month is like a great reset. Something I did not do while I was working due to being a truck driver, did not have time to get away. Days off was spent with Family, Now I can spend time with Family and still have time to get out there!

  • @KennethRayable
    @KennethRayable 2 года назад +2

    My son, my grandson and myself were canoeing down the Illinois river in Oklahoma. We overturned the canoe and everything got soaked. Try staying warm under a wet sleeping bag. Miserable.

  • @ShaunsJeep
    @ShaunsJeep 2 года назад +8

    I love these adventures and the tiny stoves and coffee times and tarp setups. That wood splitting is something i would have never thought of thanks for teaching me something and the Dark Raven picture was beautiful but dark. Cheer!

  • @kenneth6847
    @kenneth6847 Год назад +1

    Thank you for listing your gear on every episode. You take a lot of pride in providing thorough content. It shows.

  • @jotoneywood7274
    @jotoneywood7274 8 месяцев назад

    Yep being out in nature so cool. Listening to the critters and just spending time in nature so cool. Got 2 friends hooked on camping. Thanks for the video.

  • @CptnSavage
    @CptnSavage 9 месяцев назад

    Speaking of worst movies ever.... My nomination for that award was a movie called District 9. I actually walked out of the theatre it was so bad. lol
    I have to tell you thank you Luke for making these videos and the other one's on your other channel "A Quiet Place Adventures." I'm retired army and 70yo. I have severe hearing loss and I can't hear the birds when I am sitting out back on my deck enjoying my coffee in the mornings. But bless your heart, I can hear the birds in your videos chirpping away in the morning and it is a sound I dearly miss.
    You just have to love nature and the way it surprises us when we are out in it. A deer 20 feet away. How great is that! Thanks again Luke for another great video. STRENGTH and HONOR my friend.

    • @JRMontgomery-ce6fj
      @JRMontgomery-ce6fj Месяц назад

      I loved district 9 waited for part 2 ....we got CHAPPIE 😢 it was awful

  • @kimwarfield1587
    @kimwarfield1587 2 года назад +2

    I was in a house fire when I was in college. Living in a boarding house on campus, an arsonist set a fire and I had to crawl out. Most of my clothes were ruined. I did have my life. I will never forget that smell and sound. I was sleeping after class and working on a finals paper. Luckily my neighbor banged on the door waking me.

  • @goclockworkriot
    @goclockworkriot 2 года назад +5

    As a North Carolinian I love that your videos come out so soon after filming because I can think back to when we had fog and think "Ah, that must have been when he was out there!"

  • @tommythuntdeer
    @tommythuntdeer 2 года назад +2

    Loved your photography! Especially the crow. I remember a backpacking trip as a kid where we had deer visiting our camp every day. There was a young doe that even allowed us to pet her. We also ran into some bighorn sheep ewes. They came right up to us looking for food handouts. No doubt people had been feeding them. Great memories! Thanks Luke! Fun video!

  • @kathylong3814
    @kathylong3814 5 дней назад

    Luke I love your photos!! Very unique..,

  • @LitiaHowland
    @LitiaHowland 2 года назад +2

    I bet you see a lot of interesting things in the sky while out camping.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 2 года назад +1

    LOTS of good camping techniques in this video! I also LIKE the trail and the summer weather footage. They bring back some of my most enjoyable memories.

  • @larryellis9609
    @larryellis9609 Год назад

    I've got to say you are my hero. I'm 63 years old and very disabled and I live my life. Fuckeriously threw you and your adventures I love watching your videos. I love your thoughts, and your comments are always positive and informative. I watch all of your videos and I just appreciate you and what you do. It warms my heart and makes me wish I was thirty or forty years younger. I remember the days that I used to do what you do and I miss it terribly so please keep doing what you're doing and posti appreciate. We'll always follow you thank you Larry.

  • @jillsmith1134
    @jillsmith1134 Год назад

    I never comment but I must say, you are as good a photographer as you are an outdoorsman. Beautiful.

  • @markh6957
    @markh6957 8 месяцев назад +1

    I am a patreon supporter and watch your content everyday. I really enjoyed your photos. right up my alley! Thanks... M.

  • @shawniehoward
    @shawniehoward 2 года назад +1

    Luke I just thought of a whole new channel for you. You can show the starlit/meteorite sky and in the background play the nature sounds. I know you are a busy guy but please give it some thought. I would have watch the beginning of the video for an extended period of time. It was awesome to see the meteorite fly across. That's a nice piece of heaven you got there. Now back to watching the video.

  • @cynthiajohns0n442
    @cynthiajohns0n442 2 года назад +2

    One of my fondest camping memories was when we had a fishing tournament. We caught some pretty big cats. It was apretty warm day. Wasn't suppose to rain. I didn't put the tent protector over the top. Well, bet you could guess, it rained. So i put the protector on the tent & oh my goodness did it ever get humid in there! Didn't get a lick of sleep! Next morning i had to fix breakfast for about 40 people. Oh man was i tired! Best part was i won the whole tournament! Got 2 trophies. One for the womens contest & one for winning the big trophy for the most fish!

  • @mindwhisperer669
    @mindwhisperer669 3 месяца назад

    WOW! The photos! WOW! How did I not know this about you? That is true art!

  • @carlmizell5930
    @carlmizell5930 2 года назад

    Your photos are rich in detail, color, contrast and variety of subject matter.

  • @Fusionawdecoboost2016
    @Fusionawdecoboost2016 2 года назад +5

    Awesome adventure Luke. As someone who grew up in the mountains all my life. The solitude and peace you have. You can’t beat it. I live about an hour from the white mountains of NH. It crazy to me how high the tree line is there in North Carolina.

  • @thejenkins7038
    @thejenkins7038 2 года назад +2

    The audio in this video is crazy good! Same with the camera work!

  • @jimbrowder2100
    @jimbrowder2100 2 года назад

    Nice comments on the positive impact of outdoor experiences - absolutely agree!

  • @pamelaagnew7615
    @pamelaagnew7615 2 года назад +1

    Luke those photos are gorgeous, it might be worth your while putting out a calendar. I would sure buy one. Love your adventures

  • @GrdDog
    @GrdDog 2 года назад +1

    Situational awareness is always a key factor

  • @dalejuhl8591
    @dalejuhl8591 Год назад

    Super glad, yet not surprised to hear your excitement to about getting to go see your son 😊. They grow up with the blink of an eye -

  • @maeedwards8387
    @maeedwards8387 Год назад

    I loved the pic. of the bird! Simply outstanding!

  • @kathylong3814
    @kathylong3814 4 дня назад

    Loved to see the deer. I know it had to make it all worthwhile. It did for me just watching it😅😅

  • @anamichele808
    @anamichele808 3 месяца назад

    I so appreciate your art! Your photography is amazing!

  • @antoinettemarie-stautertri4010
    @antoinettemarie-stautertri4010 2 месяца назад

    The pictures are incredible! I love the animal and plant life ones best, i would happily hang the bird or snake picture in my library area.
    When it comes to fire, having worked so many in California, i can say the worst feeling I've ever had was when we had to pack up our gear and leave an area, we lost a whole track of like 25 homes because the location and winds. It was life over buildings, but going back a few days later for safety checks and to see nothing but black piles where a beautiful neighborhood had been was mentally the hardest thing to process.

  • @livinlarge1247
    @livinlarge1247 Год назад

    Yep. Cheers Luke & everyone. Man I love your work on here (and all you all out there too, out doing it) Thanks.

  • @stevt100
    @stevt100 2 года назад

    You need to cherish every moment you can together. In June 2020 my wife had a bad stroke and passed away on January 19th 2021. Now I do everything by myself.

  • @theodoredicks3305
    @theodoredicks3305 2 года назад +1

    Yes we had a bad experience camping in a tee tent we got from Walmart. It's a pretty good size tent. It's like 9ft across and water proof. So they say. Well it did rain one of the days we were camping and it did leak, but not through the roof. It was leaking through the bottom zipper which was about 3 to4 inches deep. I'll never forget that moment. We do have a much better tent now.

  • @atcay81
    @atcay81 2 года назад +10

    I love how you love your kid's... I shed a tear when you were talking about Lucas btw as a mum to 3 awesome achieving boy's I'm proud of Lucas too ❤️ Cat OZ 🙌

  • @bbox5938
    @bbox5938 Год назад

    Awesome photos Luke, the Crow is incredible! Thank you, love your channel.

  • @bobmcelroy7289
    @bobmcelroy7289 2 года назад

    My worst experience is hard to choose, and both take awhile. Bottom line, with a troop of scouts at a jamboree, in Tampa, during rainy season. Sudden storm hits, awaken by screaming boy in literally rolling across the grounds in tents, yes IN their tents! We covered 82 kids in our "circus tent" while clothes and sleeping bags were transported to laundromats for drying. We/they will never forget it. MacDill air base will never live it down! Great memories! BTW, all still finished out the last 2 days of the jamboree.

  • @aaronmullinz
    @aaronmullinz 2 года назад +2

    I researched that tent for awhile, but never pulled the trigger because of the reviews. Why I love this channel so much and what you do for us. Anytime I find gear first thing I do is look and see if you have done a review on it. Keep it up brother!

  • @carolwelcome2882
    @carolwelcome2882 2 года назад +3

    Luke, I like your no frills informative videos. Tuned in one day, and I am still tuned in🙂
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @randyshopher7146
    @randyshopher7146 4 месяца назад

    A great read....Jack London's "To Build a Fire" . Read it in high school yet it still grabs me every time I recall it.

  • @staceytroffer8287
    @staceytroffer8287 Год назад

    I have the REI 2 person backpacking tent 2012 version, and I LOVE IT. I was going to go for the big Bertha, because I was at that time in the market specifically for a backpacking tent. But I sat in the display in the REI tent and fell in love with all the extra features, big vestibule, loads of pockets, drying mesh rack in the ceiling of the tent, hooks and loops for hanging things, double seamed, BIG rain fly ,at a VERY reasonable price. And it’s only 6lbs. LOVE IT.

  • @alexanderweaver7066
    @alexanderweaver7066 2 года назад +4

    I loved this episode! Great content, super advice and your photography skills are "sick"...great eye! I use a Samsung S21 to "document" my travels and post on Facebook. Someday I may invest in a Canon camera but I'm happy with the photos I get with my cell phone. Simple and easy. I lost a dear friend in a house fire. Watching a house burn down produces a deep sadness for me. Luke, you subject yourself to torture on some of your vlogs and we in the outdoors community can only respect and admire your fortitude, determination and will to provide the valuable information you present to us. Thank you! Have fun seeing Lucas. Wish him well for us.

  • @raytower5041
    @raytower5041 2 года назад

    Situational awareness !! And it should be practiced everywhere whether in the wood or in the city. Vitally important skill

  • @MountainRifleman3777
    @MountainRifleman3777 2 года назад

    Beautiful area...before the rain anyway...went dirt bike riding with my dad years ago. Got hit by an insane thunderstorm. Took cover till it passed. One of the bikes battery died and wouldn’t start even with a jump. My dad took his bike back to the truck and I went to the other end of the trail and waited for him to get to the truck, load up his bike and drive a good hour to get to the other end of the trail from the highway. Rained the entire time. Had a cheap wal mart poncho that lasted for about 5 seconds 😆. Was soaked and exhausted by the end it at the top of the hill where the parking lot was there was a beautiful view. Worth it.

  • @say_when5988
    @say_when5988 2 года назад +1

    One of my all time favorite channels 👌🏾

  • @valdius85
    @valdius85 2 года назад

    That cammo pattern reminds me of my uncle. He was wearing Polish military clothes sometimes on the farm. Good times and a big influence on my life

  • @oliviataylor-dawe6098
    @oliviataylor-dawe6098 2 года назад

    Well, your photographs are, like your reviews, just stunning. Thank you for sharing them.

  • @ksturmer5388
    @ksturmer5388 Год назад

    Your 5.33 am speech is absolutely POSITIVE, truthful and bob on!!! Well said.❤❤❤🤘👣👣👣👣🐺🐺🐺

  • @LuisGonzalez-bp4fd
    @LuisGonzalez-bp4fd 2 года назад +1

    Awesome work man love the photos you do awesome work as well one of my favorite peoples for sure

  • @OiTzAsian247
    @OiTzAsian247 2 года назад

    Street photography/architectural photos have never been my style but I appreciate it when I see it done well!

  • @Dalton325
    @Dalton325 2 года назад

    I agree with you on the best sleep coming from a cold room and a warm blanket. I sleep like the dead when that happens.
    My favorite thing as a kid was going into my cold bedroom and climbing under the flannel sheets when they’d just been washed and were super tight and crisp.😁