@@Venture2Roam well there’s few different tricks to get rod fires faster but a quick one would be hold the rod closer right over the smaller kindling area and pull the rod up not push the knife down. By pulling the rod all the sparks are directed straight down into a smaller area right on the kindling.
@@David-Drums Thanks for sharing..I hope folks read this because your comment is a great tip. Using ferro rods is something we're both still learning. This definitely wasn't a "how to" start a fire vid lol...I think Chris actually did it correctly, or intended to anyway...the clips I showed in the vid are mostly of when he was super frustrated so maybe not perfect form...but he tried all three ways of using the rod...probably could have gotten it closer to the tinder though...or just slowed down. In hindsight we also should have shaved off some of the rod into the tinder to help it catch. I really love that you brought it up...so if folks are watching and wondering, they can see this info in the comments and search for an instructional vid on correct form.
Virtually all unpatented federal mining claims are in multi-use areas, this means that anyone can camp on the area. The claim owner only has rights to the minerals which means the campers are not allowed to access minerals, they also can not stop the miners from mining.
Great comment. Even though legally we could have stayed…We decided not to stay because we didn’t want a conflict. Our final campsite was better anyway 😀
Full disclosure: Ostrich is a channel sponsor. That said..the Ostrich Jr Is lighter, stronger, faster, better canvas, and totally freestanding. It’s harder to install though, smaller, and more expensive. The smaller size doesn’t bother me at all, in fact it fits the Jeep better IMO. The OVS is a good value purchase though, I liked it and still recommend it to friends.
@@Venture2Roam Thanks! I have a Gladiator so I like the bigger one however the ostrich looks like it’s made better. Thanks again. I’m thinking ostrich for me.
@@Venture2Roam when my brother passed away that is where we spread his ashes. Kind of fitting considering that's when we hunted, hiked and cross country skied growing up.
Cool video. Use to do an epic mnt bike race in ID city back in the day. It was a 20 mile loop. Love ostrich 270 awning s and rugged bound supply. I can't wait to have mine installed on my Trail Marker trailer
Thank you! That sounds like a really cool event. The install of the Ostrich can be a bit tricky, but it's a really stout set up once you get it mounted.
Nice video and beautiful land. Everyday I'm more convinced that ID is not the place for me to camp. Thank you for sharing your experiences. This country is so big and beautiful, with woderful people. I will explore the rest of the states, even Canada!
Kent - I'll put one together with Chris and post it asap. I think in general, Chris really likes it. It's roomy enough for his family of 4. He can leave bedding in it, although it's harder to close than other tents. It has a low pro design that's good for driving. Quick set up, a little slower pack away compared to my tent and the iKamper..but overall still much faster than a ground tent (for a fam of 4). However, there was an issue with the adhesive they used...which causes some crinkly noises whenever someone moves in the tent, and the quilt on the inside of the shell is coming off. That said, OVS is replacing the tent at no cost. We spoke to them at Overland Expo PNW and they were really quick to order a replacement when they discovered the issue. You can reach out to Chris directly in IG at @frontier_state_overland
@@Venture2Roam Haha, awesome! That's exactly the kind of thing I wanna hear about. Someday I'll get the Av set up the way I want and come up from SLC to camp with you guys, haha!
Seems like you guys got pushed off the camp site? From my research and understanding his mining claim is actually public land for public use. It’s pretty messed up if he told you guys you can’t camp there. You should absolutely be able to.
Thanks for bringing this up. You are correct that it’s still public land, and we could have stayed there. The convo with the miners ended in very friendly terms…we just didn’t want to camp next to them because we wanted more privacy.
@@Venture2Roam I agree with Adventure Buddy 100% ... appears those dudes need to check their attitudes, especially if you were not mining. You were in no way claim jumping. Rolling up on someone with attitude can go many ways. Kudo's for you two keeping your cool ... it irritates the hell out of me these individuals who in their right have a legit claim, but treat it as their own private property.
@@Venture2Roam that's a popular drainage ... I rode my ADV bike between Featherville and Dollarhide this weekend ... the people were off the charts! ... Hordes is right ... can't wait for Fall
dude that breakfast looked delicious. as someone who also grew up in Idaho I have one question where is the potatoes and cheese lol. this video is just what I need this weekend. thank you for sharing your trip with us. it's nice to see good friends working together and having a good time.
Thanks Jason! I literally didn't eat any food the rest of the day after that breakfast. I'll be sure to remember the potatoes next time! Thanks for taking the time watch and comment!!!
The claim is just for minerals not for the land. As long as you weren’t digging you would’ve been fine. If he tried intimidating you off camera I’d report it and they would probably lose the claim. That being said you did the right thing by calming things down and moving on, don’t need somebody sneaking up in camp later.
Thank you! I actually talk about this subject in an upcoming personal protection vid. The best way to deal with conflict in the backcountry is to deescalate and remove the conflict, or remove yourself..we did both here. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.
man did no-one ever tell u never mix grape and grain . .. i think they just ment in quantity as in moderation its never really caused me problems either
We kind of always wind up having a good time...I was actually stoked to camp in a proper rain storm...but if I have to vote, I'll take my sunny Idaho summer over a wet Spring.
It's so nice to have good gear in the rain! For more v2R vids: ruclips.net/user/venture2roam
always good when this pops into my play lists...beautiful out there...
Thank you! Wished we could have filmed more of this, but the rain kept the drones on the ground…still, it’s beautiful in the Spring out there!!
Fire starting technique is important. Good striker but bad technique. Great video 👍🏻
Thanks for watching! How would you have used the rod differently?
@@Venture2Roam well there’s few different tricks to get rod fires faster but a quick one would be hold the rod closer right over the smaller kindling area and pull the rod up not push the knife down. By pulling the rod all the sparks are directed straight down into a smaller area right on the kindling.
@@David-Drums Thanks for sharing..I hope folks read this because your comment is a great tip. Using ferro rods is something we're both still learning. This definitely wasn't a "how to" start a fire vid lol...I think Chris actually did it correctly, or intended to anyway...the clips I showed in the vid are mostly of when he was super frustrated so maybe not perfect form...but he tried all three ways of using the rod...probably could have gotten it closer to the tinder though...or just slowed down. In hindsight we also should have shaved off some of the rod into the tinder to help it catch. I really love that you brought it up...so if folks are watching and wondering, they can see this info in the comments and search for an instructional vid on correct form.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it!
Virtually all unpatented federal mining claims are in multi-use areas, this means that anyone can camp on the area. The claim owner only has rights to the minerals which means the campers are not allowed to access minerals, they also can not stop the miners from mining.
Great comment. Even though legally we could have stayed…We decided not to stay because we didn’t want a conflict. Our final campsite was better anyway 😀
Love your videos. Great work. Quick question. The ostrich awning do you like it better than the ovs you had? It seems smaller.
Full disclosure: Ostrich is a channel sponsor. That said..the Ostrich Jr Is lighter, stronger, faster, better canvas, and totally freestanding. It’s harder to install though, smaller, and more expensive. The smaller size doesn’t bother me at all, in fact it fits the Jeep better IMO. The OVS is a good value purchase though, I liked it and still recommend it to friends.
@@Venture2Roam Thanks! I have a Gladiator so I like the bigger one however the ostrich looks like it’s made better. Thanks again. I’m thinking ostrich for me.
Just came across your channel and I have to say I love it! Thanks for all the great information. Subscribed!!
So glad you found us, and thrilled to have you as a subscriber! Lost more to come very soon!!
Good job Will. (and Chris). Thanks for posting.
Thank you! And thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great story! Good footage. Thank you for sharing! no people! Raining morning. What a great time!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!!!
Nice trip.Really enjoyed not trying to get me to buy anything. Would watch and share more adventures like this.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! Really appreciate your support!!
My fall/winter camping area!
I love that area…so many little gems you can find out there. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!
@@Venture2Roam It's my favorite for quick trips! Keep up the good work!
“A Bag of Meat!!!” Haha great video as always Will. Need to come back to Idaho in the again
Nothing better than a bag of mystery meat! 😂 Idaho is here waiting for you!!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Nice! As a teenager grewing up in Boise I explored that area a little with my brother. Mostly went to the Rabbit Creek area above Idaho City though.
Love Rabbit Creek! That area is beautiful.
@@Venture2Roam when my brother passed away that is where we spread his ashes. Kind of fitting considering that's when we hunted, hiked and cross country skied growing up.
So sorry to hear that.
Cool video. Use to do an epic mnt bike race in ID city back in the day. It was a 20 mile loop. Love ostrich 270 awning s and rugged bound supply. I can't wait to have mine installed on my Trail Marker trailer
Thank you! That sounds like a really cool event. The install of the Ostrich can be a bit tricky, but it's a really stout set up once you get it mounted.
Nice video and beautiful land.
Everyday I'm more convinced that ID is not the place for me to camp.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. This country is so big and beautiful, with woderful people. I will explore the rest of the states, even Canada!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Best of luck to you on your adventures!
Another great adventure!
Thank you!! Lots more to come. So appreciate you leaving a comment!
Hey! What does Chris think of his Bushveld? I was wondering if I could find an honest review of one, but have seen hit-and-miss at this point.
Kent - I'll put one together with Chris and post it asap. I think in general, Chris really likes it. It's roomy enough for his family of 4. He can leave bedding in it, although it's harder to close than other tents. It has a low pro design that's good for driving. Quick set up, a little slower pack away compared to my tent and the iKamper..but overall still much faster than a ground tent (for a fam of 4). However, there was an issue with the adhesive they used...which causes some crinkly noises whenever someone moves in the tent, and the quilt on the inside of the shell is coming off. That said, OVS is replacing the tent at no cost. We spoke to them at Overland Expo PNW and they were really quick to order a replacement when they discovered the issue. You can reach out to Chris directly in IG at @frontier_state_overland
@@Venture2Roam Haha, awesome! That's exactly the kind of thing I wanna hear about. Someday I'll get the Av set up the way I want and come up from SLC to camp with you guys, haha!
Liz and I almost camped at that site when we ventured up there a few weeks ago! It’s a hidden gem.
Flat, close to the river, clean...we really lucked out! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Nick!
Idaho is a great area to overland !!
It really is…we are so blessed to live here!!
Seems like you guys got pushed off the camp site? From my research and understanding his mining claim is actually public land for public use. It’s pretty messed up if he told you guys you can’t camp there. You should absolutely be able to.
Thanks for bringing this up. You are correct that it’s still public land, and we could have stayed there. The convo with the miners ended in very friendly terms…we just didn’t want to camp next to them because we wanted more privacy.
@@Venture2Roam I agree with Adventure Buddy 100% ... appears those dudes need to check their attitudes, especially if you were not mining. You were in no way claim jumping. Rolling up on someone with attitude can go many ways. Kudo's for you two keeping your cool ... it irritates the hell out of me these individuals who in their right have a legit claim, but treat it as their own private property.
Drive 3 hours off pavement flexing and crawling and find a couple 30’ trailers, garbage and people everywhere 🤦♂️
If we weren’t just going out for a night to test gear…we would have put in another 50 miles of dirt to get away from the hordes.
@@Venture2Roam that's a popular drainage ... I rode my ADV bike between Featherville and Dollarhide this weekend ... the people were off the charts! ... Hordes is right ... can't wait for Fall
dude that breakfast looked delicious. as someone who also grew up in Idaho I have one question where is the potatoes and cheese lol. this video is just what I need this weekend. thank you for sharing your trip with us. it's nice to see good friends working together and having a good time.
Thanks Jason! I literally didn't eat any food the rest of the day after that breakfast. I'll be sure to remember the potatoes next time! Thanks for taking the time watch and comment!!!
The claim is just for minerals not for the land. As long as you weren’t digging you would’ve been fine. If he tried intimidating you off camera I’d report it and they would probably lose the claim. That being said you did the right thing by calming things down and moving on, don’t need somebody sneaking up in camp later.
Good info here…it was best to leave for a number of reasons!
@@Venture2Roam the movie "Deliverance " comes to mind
Ditto ... if they threatened you they probably treat others they same. A visit from the Sheriff might do them some good.
I love that chorizo
It’s really hard to beat! Thanks for watching!!
Rain is very synonymous over here in BC so totally understand. Haha Chris with the one liners and best camera work👌🏽
I cam here cause of Star Citizen lingo. lol
😂😂
Way to deescalate the situation with the miner!
Thank you! I actually talk about this subject in an upcoming personal protection vid. The best way to deal with conflict in the backcountry is to deescalate and remove the conflict, or remove yourself..we did both here. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.
Fellow whiskey drinkers!
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man did no-one ever tell u never mix grape and grain . .. i think they just ment in quantity as in moderation its never really caused me problems either
Moderation is key lol
Don't CALIFORNICATE Idaho
😂 What does that even mean?
Excellent video as always! Your storytelling skills are on point!
Thanks Grant!!
Urgh. People.
Agreed.
Looks fun despite the weather!
We kind of always wind up having a good time...I was actually stoked to camp in a proper rain storm...but if I have to vote, I'll take my sunny Idaho summer over a wet Spring.
The claim is only for the minerals they filed for. It gives them no right to anything else. I have a handful myself, so I know the laws. Just sayin.
You are 100% correct...but I'd rather leave them to it vs. camp next to them...especially if they are volatile about folks being there.