It's always trial and error when you attempt something for the first time. Kudos to you for going out on your own like you did. The rain certainly didn't help at all but you worked through it. I think almost all backpackers, newbies as well as more experienced ones, often bring too much gear and we continually to tweak our gear. That's a great stove you brought, but heavy, same for the fuel canister. Keep it up and things get easier. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
As others have said, I admire your bravery. Your gear seemed to do great for you under those circumstances. Someone once told me to try things. It's only a failure if you don't try. Great video!
Really appreciate this video because I am wanting to start solo camping. Exactly the video I needed because I am buying equipment and starting from nothing at this point. Thank you for the video!
Great to see you getting out there and trying new things. The more backpacking trips you do better you'll get at it. Right now you're carrying too much weight. Each time you go on a backpacking trip write down all the items you had with you but didn't use. Also write down all the items you didn't have with you but wish you had. You have to start thinking smart you have to weigh the cost and benefit value. Your gas canister it's too large. There's enough gas in that can to last you weeks. A canister 1/3 the size then just fine. Your gas stove is also very nice but too large and too heavy. There are many inexpensive alternatives to replace it. You could have an entire cook kit it all fits into one hot that would be your canister your stove you're lighter your coffee cup all in one container. Keep doing what you're doing it's great to see you out.
Hey Nikki first time viewer here. I am about to relate to this Tuesday I am starting my channel and doing a solo overnight and slightly freaked out but excited. The rain is either friend or foe if you can stay dry its like a lullaby but if you get wet UGH haha. Cant wait to see more!!!
@@NikkiTV2023 less? I didn’t really see much of what you brought. Looked like very little to me. Did you have a headlamp? If you did, I didn’t notice that. The way I am, I would have brought my little camp chair at least. But I’m the over packer that would have probably needed rescue! 😂 Again, you did great. I admire your bravery and I’m sure it’s built your confidence especially. I was waiting for your video and am so glad it worked out for you! 💪🏼
I love the rain. Almost sad when it doesn't rain. Of course it makes it difficult when you want to make a fire. Good job and glad you had fun. Just be careful out there.
Thanks for sharing this adventure!! If it makes you feel any better, it rains/snows EVERY time I go backpacking! Looks like you did fantastic though! Thanks again!!
I admire your bravery for solo camping! Many people will not do this as a beginning backpacker. I enjoyed your video and subscribed to see what you get up to in the future! Stay safe and God Bless!😊
I just found your channel and enjoyed the video very much. You did a great job. I will be looking forward to your next one. I'm planning on hiking some when I retire, so we can learn what works and what doesn't together.
Well worth waiting on this video. Great job! My two favorite Mountain House meals for sure. I have a stove that looks very similar to yours. I’ve had it for several years and it works great. Sorry the weather wasn’t better, but I know you learned a lot and had a great time. Thank you so much!
Sorry you got stormed on but it appears that you gear held up well! You chose well on the Mountain House meals also. The Biscuits & Gravy and Beef Stroganoff are my personal favorites. Their Chili Mac and Breakfast Scramble (with the addition of some ketchup) is pretty good also. 👍
One of the best things about going out on your own is that you can do whatever you want. You may start with a plan but you can always change it. Always follow your feelings.🙂
I liked the bit where she was panting 😂. A very nice American accent north carolina.i just watched a robert ben Rhodes documentary before I watched this.
You have got me wanting to go back pack hiking and over night camping. You did great. The sound of the rain hitting the tent was wonderful I bet. And watching you eat the food made me hungry. Yum. How was the Biscuits and Gravy? Hope your finger didn't get burnt too badly. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
The sound of the rain was amazing! I actually didn’t eat the biscuits and gravy! I was planning too but the thunder that was still rolling in the distance told me I needed to go ahead and pack up and head out. As for my finger, it’s fine and thank you so much for asking my friend! I’m excited to go back!
I love watching newbe hikers on how well they are setup. I think that you did well. Next time bring some hiking poles to help you on those hills,and maybe save you from falling or slipping off trail. I carry at least one with me. Happy trails my Dear. Nice view 👌 Paul from Florida
Just found your channel. You did a great job. Great campsite. To bad you got so much rain but you did okay. You kept it simple but still had everything you needed. I'm going to check out the rest of your video's. See you on the next one. Have a great week !
I have watched a couple of your videos already and this is probably my favourite one yet! I am currently putting together my camping kit too and hope to follow your example in the not so distant future. :D Have a great day!
Awesome that you are getting out there. Tip: don’t wear cotton. It’s heavy when it gets wet and it doesn’t dry. Try a nylon or polyester quick dry long sleeve sun hoodie. Keep at it! Also u can definitely drop some weight with a smaller stove. And try not to cook in your tent. Can be messy if u spill on your sleeping bag and the smell can attract animals
Hi nikki..just stumbled across ur video and liked it ..! Subscribed..!! Great video !! Very authentic !! Beautiful smile .!! Now a few tips :- 1. Get a aluminium ground sheet to set the burner on..and a collapsible windscreen for the burner..! 2. Get a light weight tarp to setup under it..! This will also allow u to cook under it and not in ur tent and also b able to stretch out after an exhausting trek. ! 3. When walking uphill remember to walk with small steps..u will never b out of breadth.. !!
Why thank you for all of this valuable information my new friend. It is definitely noted. I’m glad you like my video and decided to stick around. And thank you the compliments on the smile.😊
I have to admire that instead of driving to your camp, you actually hiked along the road carrying your pack. I took a group kayak camping on Blue Ridge. Odile is brilliant in her own field so refuses to accept anyone's advice in their field. Smart people are like that, "I am a genius with computers so I must be a genius in all other fields, even those I never studied." She took 10 days of add-water mt house-type meals against our recommendation. By day three, she could not poop and was begging for our left-overs. I like those mt house-type meals, but NOT as a staple, only as an occasional or emergency meal. I can see a few ways you could do better, but as you said, you are a beginner and will learn. The more comfortable you are, the heavier your pack. Ultra-liters live in misery but can hike forever. Gear-junkies live in comfort but are exhausted at the end of the hike. I made those reflectex bags too but could never get the velcro to stick. I ended up adding a button. I love the remote stove. They weigh a ton and take up valuable space but are safer and more stable than a micro-stove. You can see where people put their really hot pots on the table.
@@richardjohnson4052 lol I’m not sure but either way I’m gonna learn what I can and enjoy what I can. Thanks for being a awesome friend and taking the time to comment on my video. I really appreciate it. I hope you watch my other videos too🙂
I'm an Aussie and I have to say I love your accent ;p I randomly found your video and love how relaxed you are. You know what, I have that same camp set and that stupid cutlery but I look at the little sliding thing on the handle and you have yours back away from the "eating end" so I am going to have to try that. Mine just kept on folding on me while I had anything in it
You made those freeze-dried meals look appetizing unlike Luke from outdoor review Channel he looks like he's just not enjoying them to me he's probably ate so many LOL
I did a backpacking trip at Raven Rock in Lillington, NC this past weekend. Between the 111 heat index, the 99% humidity, and the rainstorms I wasn't dry the whole weekend. Still, it was worth getting out and enjoying it. Was the backpack RUclipsr you watched Miranda? I made my own meal cozy watching her DIY video, but I ended up having to cut mine open and use it as a doormat so I had something clean and dry to stand on when I put on my shoes.
@@ChrisCollins001 love these kind of comments where others tell me of their adventures 🙂 Yes Miranda was the RUclipsr I got that idea from. I feel the same way on the still enjoying the camping even though it’s so hot and humid! I don’t think there is anything that could take me away from it, well other than accidentally leaving my coffee at home🤣.
@@NikkiTV2023 Hi Nikki, I would be super happy to send you of ours. Please pick out the one you like, and I'll ship it to you! All I need is a shipping address. :) Thanks!
Yes, Scotland has tremendous wild scenery, mountains, lochs and glens. As well as great places to eat, drink and be entertained by friendly people. I'm sure you'll do it some day. Look for videos about The West Highland Way. ❤️
It looks like your first overnighter went ok I'm glad oh ! Keep your pots off the stove until you light it then put your pot on this way you won't get a flashback and burn your fingers hope to see you again
Hi Nikki,,,,,, Reminds me of my first walking trip. The weather was awful but well worth it in the end. Most of my food i cooked before i left home making it easier for when I got to the place I wanted to be. Tent was an easy one to put up as i did practise in my back garden many times. I took to much and was laden with heavy tent and other equipment. So now i have learned to take only what I need and now travel lighter depending where and how long I want to go for. Coastal paths i love as i forage and fish the oceans for food for free. Hope you enjoy your next trip regards Mick,,,,,,,,,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hello. I shall be sending you shortly recipes i have made from foraging and hope you like this one. Try foraging for Jack-by-the-hedge. Once you have try boiling it with potatoes and let me know how it was. Regards Mick,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,, X
"I am pretty wet." That's nice to know Niki lolz. Great first video .. Make your own meal Mountain House is full of salt and $$$$$$ expensive. Small jar of PB is an always.
@@NikkiTV2023 you can Premix stuff too. Like self rising flour in a sandwich bag then just add water for Bannock. Can good are already cooked, put in ziplock.. I love to Camp/ catch & cook fishing. I do bush craft shelters as well. just don't upload anymore. lots of info on stuff out there. Good Travels and stay Safe Niki. ☝❤
Great video! I just started making boat camping content, and I also bought some temu camp gear. Everyone loves to rag on temu, but if you know what to look for, you can find some great stuff. I have that same cook kit and love it. I also have that pillow, and if it's hard to blow up/deflate, you can stick a screwdriver in the valve and punch it out and it'll work easier. Keep up the good work!
@@NikkiTV2023 I live many years in Florida and California but for now I’m here in Germany camping and hiking good thing here we don’t have wild mountain lions or bears only wild pigs and wolfs , stay safe out there!
try out those exofficio type long sleeve, quick drying shirts and pants/shorts. those cotton shirts, pants,ect get feeling completely disgusting after a few minutes or days, depending on the humidity,ect. your comfort level will go way up losing anything cotton for wicking/synthetic type clothes while hiking and sleeping. good luck with your backpacking 👍
I recommend mountain house bfast skillet. One of these days I'll watch the video all the way through. We're going rv camping this weekend. It will be a people watching event. I would rather trail camp in the fall or winter. A ribeye on the trail is good lol.. It's really quiet in the winter too. I use a thermarest questar 0 degree sleeping bag. It will allow you to sleep on your side. Ohh and get a wise owl tarp for cooking in the rain. It's cheap and lightweight. Also be mindful of smells. I'm careful cooking a ribeye in the back country. My buddy broke a few of those rules and a cat came by. It wasn't a house cat lol. Do not drop any crumbs. Be careful.
@@NikkiTV2023 also you too girl. I love your camping trips. Today I am going in for my first Immunotherapy cancer treatment. I have time to walk your videos and thoroughly enjoy them. Your knowledgeable, great skill and your not afraid to hike it alone....
Dear Nikki, if you want to learn more i could show you a few tricks that will help in the long run. Been doing this stuff for years... Love the video souther girl...❤❤❤❤
Thank you my friend. I believe my bag is definitely to heavy. I had lower back surgery Oct of last year. Ever since this trip I have a little back pain again. I hope I didn’t do any damage. Anyways I’m working on lightening my load. 🙂
You'll find walking and talking is about conditioning and breath control. You'll get used to it. You don't have to be in tip top shape. Yes as a first time or"amateur" backpacker you'll maks gewr choices and changes. What tent do you have?
Thank you, yeah I forgot to link the tent. It’s from Amazon and its brand is ( Desert Fox) . Not sure what rating I’m giving it just yet. Maybe another overnight trip I can verify if it’s going to be a good one or not.🙂
👍👍👍 .. nice 😊. 'Out of Breath' .. slow down. You'll get wherever a little later .. and not by as much as feared .. or .. leave a wee bit earlier 😊. 'New Gear' .. that's what Balconies and (friends, if need be) Gardens are for. Testing beforehand can save one one a heap of pain .. unless one is close to a safe 'bail out' spot. Stove .. good choice .. stable, and wise not using it on full power to boil up water. A lower heat setting may take a bit longer but one reduces 'heat wastage' going up the side of the pot and thus fuel. 'Budget' Gear .. not necessarily bad. As long as used within it's design intent, can be enjoyed indefinitely. Also if one decides that 'this is not for me', then not as much fuss letting it go. 'Condensation' .. always a factor .. no matter how pricy the tent. Leaking Tent. 'Garden Testing' .. even using a garden hose can identify trouble areas. Often some Seam Sealing can solve the problem. Tarp over cheap tent .. not a bad idea. Personally, I'm not a 'Freeze Dried' meal fan .. for normal camping. Inter alia, Cost, for me, being a factor. I often prepare / pre-cook / freeze, where possible my meals beforehand and then just finish them off on site. More fun and economical. A very nice Post .. thank you .. and definitely a motivator for others to get out and test the water. Of course, this post gets an enthusiastic 👍. Subscribe? I'll check out some of your other Posts and if they're as enjoyable to watch as this, probably yes 😊. A good share .. take care ..
Keep it up and honest! The Army told us that one can comfortably carry approximately 1/3rd of their body weight when back-packing. Use your packframe's hip restraints and the shoulder straps to help balance and distribute your load's weight. If the weight feels like its too much, it is and can hurt you.
Hi Nikki. First time seeing your channel. I've done this kind of backpacking/camping for over 30 years. You're doing a great job. You've got good equipment. Just keep honing your skills. It does get a lot better rather quickly. Recommend you also try PEAK Refuel freeze-dried meals. They're top notch. Keep doin' what you're doin'. Take care and stay safe. Happy trekking!
Thank you new friend, I will definitely try the PEAK meals. It’s cool to have pro backpackers as friends on here especially ones with 30 plus years. Thank you for being a supporter of my channel.🙂
Just come across your channel because I'm always looking for people who camp in the rain and snow, but I really love watching camping in thunderstorms. Awesome video. You have attention with your weather camping videos. Keep up the Awesome videos. 👍👍👍
Hey C J I do a little camping in the winter with my dog Tucker you might enjoy those with temps as low as -20 one night lol. Even had my tent flooded and the floor covered in ice on another occasion lol.
@@tuckerandi I have yet to camp in that type of temperature, the coldest I’ve camped in is 17 degrees. We didn’t get any snow this year other than up high on the mountains, but I’m definitely looking forward to some snow camping sometime.
@@NikkiTV2023 yeah snow was late arriving this year here too and left early really strange winter , yet we did have 86 cm in one storm and that was a fun walk to the camp for Tucker and I lol. Luckily a Moose had walked a section of the trail that had some snow broken down for Tucker who was walking ahead , as he always does lol.
Camping solo. Sitting in a tent late [ summer / autumn afternoons ] moving awkwardly around in an attempt to avoid the wet patches of my t-shirt. That cushion-effect sound of the stove and the tent's outer layer reducing me and my equipment to the colour: orange. A cup of tea - I'm from a piece if civilisation called Edinburgh - and a siesta while , somewhere in the near distance , voices of people with my mind set and Bing Crosby laidbackness, float from tree top to tree top. Sitting in a tent is, and will always be, comfortably addictive - with or without a cup of tea.
It still was a good video when it's raining shelter is the most important thing. You should be proud of that trip I know grown men that won't go off in the woods by themselves lol.
Your channel just showed up on my recommended videos list and I have to say RUclips got it right lol. This is the stuff I enjoy , outdoors, camping pretty much anything outdoors so you have an instant subscriber here. Turned on notifications so I won't miss future videos and will be watching older videoa over tine. I'm using a broken Tripod at the moment as well lol, although it does work a little but I have to be careful because it falls apart almost lost it in the fire a couple of times lol. That oven bag looks like a great idea. I'm yet to order off Temu but I'm hearing great things about some products and the odd negative but thats expected everywhere. Vestibules on a tent is great for times like that when the rain won't quit lol. Two puppies showing up in the morning was a nice surprise. Great first time solo camp, looking forward to more.
Hey new friend, I’m so glad you found my channel and enjoy my videos. I love ALL camping. Thank you for the awesome comment! I really appreciate good people and good conversation. 🙂
Awww thank you for the compliment. I’m married, spouse just isn’t into backpacking/hiking or camping as much as me. We both have different hobbies. But I will still be careful 🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 Dragons Tooth and McAfee's Knob are 2 breathtaking trails near me.The scenery is so beautiful.I hope you can make a road trip this way.Maybe we could catch up with one another.
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Production genius going from exasperated and damp to calm and accepting of the beat down. Well done!
@@davidborgerding8429 thanks for watching
“Already out of breath “ love the down to earth honesty.
Subbed.
Ahhh that’s really appreciated new friend, glad you decided to stick around
That was fun. Won't comment on newbie mistakes. Keep up the good work and enjoy your future adventures.❤
@@frankhoffman2962 thank you new friend 🙂
It's always trial and error when you attempt something for the first time. Kudos to you for going out on your own like you did. The rain certainly didn't help at all but you worked through it. I think almost all backpackers, newbies as well as more experienced ones, often bring too much gear and we continually to tweak our gear. That's a great stove you brought, but heavy, same for the fuel canister. Keep it up and things get easier. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
🙂thank you , I really appreciate you taking the time to watch it and leave me a comment. 🧚♂️
Glad I found you!! Love your content! New follower 🙌😀
@@outdoor_72 hello new friend. Glad you enjoyed and decided to stay 🙂.
U did great,,,don't give up,,,I always put a tarp over my tent to keep it extra dry,,a 8 × 10 tarp,,,keep goin,,,,,good job,,,I'll keep watching ❤❤
Well done...and even better done,considering this being your first -ever- solo-overnighting in a forest🤗
-Best regards from Finland ❤
@@ebu2.089 hello in Finland 🙂
Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
the algorithm suggested your channel... well worth the watch... 😀
@@scottdunn8550 wow why thank you Scott I appreciate that🙂
This is my first time watching your videos and I like and love what you are doing and keep Up with what you are doing and this is fantastic work 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@AnthonySandqvist thank you Anthony 🙂
You are welcome keep Up with The fantastic work that you love doing
@@AnthonySandqvist ☺️
Great video love your laid back attitude and that accent, can't wait for the next one from the UK. ❤
@@Coral813 awww thank you my friend 🙂
As others have said, I admire your bravery. Your gear seemed to do great for you under those circumstances. Someone once told me to try things. It's only a failure if you don't try. Great video!
@@51229broken thank you . Your comments are kind and I really appreciate that🙂
Hi Nikki I love the woods to. Love your video ❤😊
@@harvdiamondintherough hello friend, it’s nice to meet a fellow woods lover 🙂. Glad you found my channel!
Loved your video. It's the first I've seen of you. So honest but smart. Enjoyed it!
@@ptirabasso1 thank you my kind friend 🙂.
Really appreciate this video because I am wanting to start solo camping. Exactly the video I needed because I am buying equipment and starting from nothing at this point. Thank you for the video!
Your welcome, I’m glad I am of help🙂
Just found your channel…open honest and down earth…Binge watching now…liked/subscribed and hello from Texas!🤠
@@681419 hello new friend from Texas.🙂
WEPA!!! 🎉🎉🎉 So happy you enjoyed yourself! It literally rains each time I go but makes for memorable moments 😊
Sure does! 😂
You also realize you get what you paid for! lol
Great to see you getting out there and trying new things. The more backpacking trips you do better you'll get at it. Right now you're carrying too much weight. Each time you go on a backpacking trip write down all the items you had with you but didn't use. Also write down all the items you didn't have with you but wish you had. You have to start thinking smart you have to weigh the cost and benefit value. Your gas canister it's too large. There's enough gas in that can to last you weeks. A canister 1/3 the size then just fine. Your gas stove is also very nice but too large and too heavy. There are many inexpensive alternatives to replace it. You could have an entire cook kit it all fits into one hot that would be your canister your stove you're lighter your coffee cup all in one container. Keep doing what you're doing it's great to see you out.
Wow thank you , I appreciate all of the great advice my friend🙂
G'day from Australia 🇦🇺. Great hike and videos 📹.
@@themarekch thank you my friend 🙂
It will be fun watching you improve your skill set. Experience is the best teacher. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, I really appreciate this comment 🙂
Hey Nikki first time viewer here. I am about to relate to this Tuesday I am starting my channel and doing a solo overnight and slightly freaked out but excited. The rain is either friend or foe if you can stay dry its like a lullaby but if you get wet UGH haha. Cant wait to see more!!!
Welcome new friend, I will support your channel 🙂. I was nervous too but now that I’ve done it , I’m so excited to go back.
Looked like an awesome trip girl I think you did very good on your first trip
Thank you I really appreciate that. 🙂
Excellent job! Much respect to you. You did an excellent job and now you know what to take next time or not. ⛺️👏🏼
Most definitely a lot less😂.
Thank you girl!!🫶
@@NikkiTV2023 less? I didn’t really see much of what you brought. Looked like very little to me. Did you have a headlamp? If you did, I didn’t notice that. The way I am, I would have brought my little camp chair at least. But I’m the over packer that would have probably needed rescue! 😂
Again, you did great. I admire your bravery and I’m sure it’s built your confidence especially. I was waiting for your video and am so glad it worked out for you! 💪🏼
@@OnlyUpNorth thanks girl. Yes I had a headlamp but forgot I packed it😂
@@NikkiTV2023 😂
Well since it was your first time, that’s allowed.
@@OnlyUpNorth 😂😂
I love the rain. Almost sad when it doesn't rain. Of course it makes it difficult when you want to make a fire. Good job and glad you had fun. Just be careful out there.
Thank you and I will☺️
Love cozy solo camp videos in snow or rain! Liked and subscribed ❤
Hello new friend, I’m glad you enjoyed and decided to stick around🙂
Thanks for sharing this adventure!! If it makes you feel any better, it rains/snows EVERY time I go backpacking! Looks like you did fantastic though! Thanks again!!
Awww thank you for this sweet comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video🙂
She is doing great it takes time to learn
Thank you ☺️
Hahaha! "Unicorn Fan Club". Love it!
🙂thanks my friend
I admire your bravery for solo camping! Many people will not do this as a beginning backpacker. I enjoyed your video and subscribed to see what you get up to in the future! Stay safe and God Bless!😊
Hi new friend, glad you enjoyed my video and decided to hang around for more! Thank you for the kind comment 🙂
Great video, thank you ,see you next time well done .x
Thank you Robert, I appreciate that🙂
awesome and honest video i hit the like and sub definitely look forward to more raining camping vids
@@chrislc6868 I appreciate that my friend 🙂
I just found your channel and enjoyed the video very much. You did a great job. I will be looking forward to your next one. I'm planning on hiking some when I retire, so we can learn what works and what doesn't together.
Hi, I’m so glad you found my channel. Even more glad you enjoyed my video. Yes we can learn together 🙂
Well worth waiting on this video. Great job! My two favorite Mountain House meals for sure. I have a stove that looks very similar to yours. I’ve had it for several years and it works great. Sorry the weather wasn’t better, but I know you learned a lot and had a great time. Thank you so much!
Thank you Russell, so glad you enjoyed it my friend!🙂
Sorry you got stormed on but it appears that you gear held up well! You chose well on the Mountain House meals also. The Biscuits & Gravy and Beef Stroganoff are my personal favorites. Their Chili Mac and Breakfast Scramble (with the addition of some ketchup) is pretty good also. 👍
I saw that ( chili Mac) one but was afraid to try it out in the woods😂🤣🤭. Sometimes I have the weirdest luck if you know what I mean!! lol
One of the best things about going out on your own is that you can do whatever you want. You may start with a plan but you can always change it. Always follow your feelings.🙂
Stephen, I 💯 agree🙂
Hi from London UK 🇬🇧 This is for that smile 🌹
@@tony16614 hello and thanks🙂
Really enjoyed this video, thank you for posting it. Greetings from Yorkshire. England.
Hi and thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’m here in North Carolina!
I liked the bit where she was panting 😂. A very nice American accent north carolina.i just watched a robert ben Rhodes documentary before I watched this.
@@chucky2316 🤣 serial killer !!
And it’s Rhoades!
I love your honesty!
Thank you, it’s hard to find these days 🙂
I love your videos. I love your little commentaries. I hope I see more of your videos. I think you do a really good job.
Why thank you Hank my friend🧚♂️
I’m glad your sticking around to support my channel☺️
Just bought the same meals for my upcoming trip. Love the mountain house brand. Just add hot sauce and it all good. Love the video. Well done.
Thank you my friend 🙂
This video is awesome Nikki!! ❤
Thank you Randy, I appreciate that!🙂
I think you did a great job and I will be following your adventures.
Hi new friend, thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the video🙂.
I really appreciate your support!
Hi from Preston England, just found your channel, and really enjoyed it so I've subscribed. X
Hello new friend, wow Preston England!! I bet it’s beautiful there this time of year. Thank you for deciding to stick around 🙂
Yes it's starting to get sunny and warm now, after the long hard winter. Love your accent x
@@Mark-nr4mg awww,thanks new friend . It’s a southern accent. I’m from North Carolina 🙂
You have got me wanting to go back pack hiking and over night camping. You did great. The sound of the rain hitting the tent was wonderful I bet. And watching you eat the food made me hungry. Yum. How was the Biscuits and Gravy? Hope your finger didn't get burnt too badly. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
The sound of the rain was amazing! I actually didn’t eat the biscuits and gravy! I was planning too but the thunder that was still rolling in the distance told me I needed to go ahead and pack up and head out.
As for my finger, it’s fine and thank you so much for asking my friend!
I’m excited to go back!
I love watching newbe hikers on how well they are setup. I think that you did well. Next time bring some hiking poles to help you on those hills,and maybe save you from falling or slipping off trail. I carry at least one with me. Happy trails my Dear. Nice view 👌 Paul from Florida
Thank you for the kind comment, I will take some with me next time. 🙂
Por primera vez ! Estuviste genial 🙌! Eres fuerte 💪🏻! Adelante ! Entre ! En tu aventura ! Lo miré desde el principio! Gracias 🙏! Saludos 👋
Thank you my friend 🙂
Very cool! Glad you enjoyed it! 😉
Thank you friend☺️
@@NikkiTV2023 your very welcome! 😁
Just found your channel. You did a great job. Great campsite. To bad you got so much rain but you did okay. You kept it simple but still had everything you needed. I'm going to check out the rest of your video's. See you on the next one. Have a great week !
Hi new friend, thanks for the support! 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed that video.
Today is day ten with no power or water. Glad you and your family are safe.
I have watched a couple of your videos already and this is probably my favourite one yet! I am currently putting together my camping kit too and hope to follow your example in the not so distant future. :D
Have a great day!
Thank you , I really appreciate your comment. I still have so much learning to do. 🙂
Awesome that you are getting out there. Tip: don’t wear cotton. It’s heavy when it gets wet and it doesn’t dry. Try a nylon or polyester quick dry long sleeve sun hoodie. Keep at it! Also u can definitely drop some weight with a smaller stove. And try not to cook in your tent. Can be messy if u spill on your sleeping bag and the smell can attract animals
Thank you for the advice. I must of over looked this comment and did not see it. I apologize my friend.
Keren 👍🏾. Hutan nya sangat nyaman
Hi nikki..just stumbled across ur video and liked it ..! Subscribed..!! Great video !! Very authentic !! Beautiful smile .!!
Now a few tips :-
1. Get a aluminium ground sheet to set the burner on..and a collapsible windscreen for the burner..!
2. Get a light weight tarp to setup under it..! This will also allow u to cook under it and not in ur tent and also b able to stretch out after an exhausting trek. !
3. When walking uphill remember to walk with small steps..u will never b out of breadth.. !!
Why thank you for all of this valuable information my new friend. It is definitely noted. I’m glad you like my video and decided to stick around.
And thank you the compliments on the smile.😊
I have to admire that instead of driving to your camp, you actually hiked along the road carrying your pack.
I took a group kayak camping on Blue Ridge. Odile is brilliant in her own field so refuses to accept anyone's advice in their field. Smart people are like that, "I am a genius with computers so I must be a genius in all other fields, even those I never studied." She took 10 days of add-water mt house-type meals against our recommendation. By day three, she could not poop and was begging for our left-overs. I like those mt house-type meals, but NOT as a staple, only as an occasional or emergency meal.
I can see a few ways you could do better, but as you said, you are a beginner and will learn. The more comfortable you are, the heavier your pack. Ultra-liters live in misery but can hike forever. Gear-junkies live in comfort but are exhausted at the end of the hike.
I made those reflectex bags too but could never get the velcro to stick. I ended up adding a button.
I love the remote stove. They weigh a ton and take up valuable space but are safer and more stable than a micro-stove.
You can see where people put their really hot pots on the table.
@@richardjohnson4052 thank you for advice. I appreciate your comment!🙂
I have a lot of learning to do!
@@NikkiTV2023 We all do. When we atop learning, we die. Or is it when we die we stop learning?
@@richardjohnson4052 lol I’m not sure but either way I’m gonna learn what I can and enjoy what I can. Thanks for being a awesome friend and taking the time to comment on my video. I really appreciate it.
I hope you watch my other videos too🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 every minute camping is a minute that eases your soul
@@richardjohnson4052 💯
Great video , have just subscribed. Do lots of similar trips here in New Zealand mainly staying in huts but miss those camping days.
Oh my goodness, New Zealand????
That would be wild!
Welcome new friend 🙂 glad you enjoyed!
Simply flawless presentation my friend! Love this 👏👏
Ahhhh, coming from a pro like you 😊. Thank you so much my friend!
I'm an Aussie and I have to say I love your accent ;p I randomly found your video and love how relaxed you are. You know what, I have that same camp set and that stupid cutlery but I look at the little sliding thing on the handle and you have yours back away from the "eating end" so I am going to have to try that. Mine just kept on folding on me while I had anything in it
@@Prefer2Hibrn8 hello friend, mine did the same thing. It was aggravating until I did it that way 🙂.
I appreciate the kind comment.
You made those freeze-dried meals look appetizing unlike Luke from outdoor review Channel he looks like he's just not enjoying them to me he's probably ate so many LOL
@@miguelmaldonado4433 lol thanks my friend 🙂.
I also watch Luke.
Thanks for video, cheers from Latvia! :)
Wow, I have no idea where that is. lol
And you’re welcome new friend, I’m glad you enjoyed it🙂.
I hope you stick around!
I did a backpacking trip at Raven Rock in Lillington, NC this past weekend. Between the 111 heat index, the 99% humidity, and the rainstorms I wasn't dry the whole weekend. Still, it was worth getting out and enjoying it. Was the backpack RUclipsr you watched Miranda? I made my own meal cozy watching her DIY video, but I ended up having to cut mine open and use it as a doormat so I had something clean and dry to stand on when I put on my shoes.
@@ChrisCollins001 love these kind of comments where others tell me of their adventures 🙂
Yes Miranda was the RUclipsr I got that idea from.
I feel the same way on the still enjoying the camping even though it’s so hot and humid! I don’t think there is anything that could take me away from it, well other than accidentally leaving my coffee at home🤣.
@@NikkiTV2023 I have a ziplock bag dedicated to my instant coffee just for camping so that won't happen. 😂
@@ChrisCollins001 good idea. Lol
Awesome video Nikki. Thanks for sharing darling 👍
Thank you Thomas🙂
Congratulation! Great video and channel. I was wondering if you do product reviews?
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. No I’ve never done reviews but I would like too 🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 Hi Nikki, I would be super happy to send you of ours. Please pick out the one you like, and I'll ship it to you! All I need is a shipping address. :) Thanks!
@@AllWeatherFirestarters goldieloxx2023@gmail.com
Please email me and I will send you my address , I cannot list my address here🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 Will do. 👍
Loving your accent, so cool. Greetings from Scotland. Have fun.
Thank you, I’m down here in the south in North Carolina.
I bet there is awesome camping in Scotland!
Yes, Scotland has tremendous wild scenery, mountains, lochs and glens. As well as great places to eat, drink and be entertained by friendly people. I'm sure you'll do it some day. Look for videos about The West Highland Way. ❤️
@@alzyerpal-TV super awesome, thank you🙂
It looks like your first overnighter went ok I'm glad oh ! Keep your pots off the stove until you light it then put your pot on this way you won't get a flashback and burn your fingers hope to see you again
Ahhhhh, I will definitely do that next time! Thank you for your advice! 🙂
Great video Nikki
Thank you, I appreciate that 🙂
Ha I was rained out all weekend as well! All my gear is spread out everywhere to dry. Good stuff! Glad you did it!
lol, my tent has been drying in my living room. And thank you, I’m glad I did it too!
Just joined your channel awesome video I love camping and it's very relaxing..
Why thank you my new friend. I really appreciate that you enjoyed my video and decided to stick around for more🧚♂️
Hi Nikki,,,,,, Reminds me of my first walking trip. The weather was awful but well worth it in the end. Most of my food i cooked before i left home making it easier for when I got to the place I wanted to be. Tent was an easy one to put up as i did practise in my back garden many times. I took to much and was laden with heavy tent and other equipment. So now i have learned to take only what I need and now travel lighter depending where and how long I want to go for. Coastal paths i love as i forage and fish the oceans for food for free. Hope you enjoy your next trip regards Mick,,,,,,,,,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wow thank you so much Mich..
would like to know more about your meals.
Hello. I shall be sending you shortly recipes i have made from foraging and hope you like this one. Try foraging for Jack-by-the-hedge. Once you have try boiling it with potatoes and let me know how it was. Regards Mick,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,, X
@@mickjames1609 ☺️thank you so much
Just ordered the wadeo burner,because of you. Lol. I liked the features of it and good price. Thank you.
🤭 your welcome! You won’t be disappointed my new friend!
"I am pretty wet." That's nice to know Niki lolz. Great first video .. Make your own meal Mountain House is full of salt and $$$$$$ expensive. Small jar of PB is an always.
@@shadygremlin9702 thanks friend, I’m looking into maybe a dehydrator 🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 you can Premix stuff too. Like self rising flour in a sandwich bag then just add water for Bannock. Can good are already cooked, put in ziplock.. I love to Camp/ catch & cook fishing. I do bush craft shelters as well. just don't upload anymore. lots of info on stuff out there. Good Travels and stay Safe Niki. ☝❤
@@shadygremlin9702 you have great ideas and I appreciate you sharing them with me🙂
Sounds like my hikes. “Everything is uphill “ 😂
@@trekkingtassie6741 😂right?!?!?
It doesn’t matter what trial I take, it’s always uphill! lol
@@NikkiTV2023 😂
Just followed you on Instagram 🙂
@@trekkingtassie6741 thanks I appreciate that. 🧚
Great video! I just started making boat camping content, and I also bought some temu camp gear. Everyone loves to rag on temu, but if you know what to look for, you can find some great stuff. I have that same cook kit and love it. I also have that pillow, and if it's hard to blow up/deflate, you can stick a screwdriver in the valve and punch it out and it'll work easier. Keep up the good work!
I absolutely agree about Temu!!
Thank you for the support, I will also support your content!
Never cook where you sleep, you will attract unwelcome guests.
Oh my damn, noted!!! Thank you for the advice! I didn’t even think about that 🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 Good luck from Germany!
@@sipapito Thank you, I’m in North Carolina 🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 I live many years in Florida and California but for now I’m here in Germany camping and hiking good thing here we don’t have wild mountain lions or bears only wild pigs and wolfs , stay safe out there!
@@sipapito oh wow, you stay safe to my friend!🙂
Wolves are pretty darn scary too.
try out those exofficio type long sleeve, quick drying shirts and pants/shorts. those cotton shirts, pants,ect get feeling completely disgusting after a few minutes or days, depending on the humidity,ect. your comfort level will go way up losing anything cotton for wicking/synthetic type clothes while hiking and sleeping. good luck with your backpacking 👍
Oh wow, thanks for the advice! I will definitely get some quick drying material 🙂. I didn’t even think of that.
Backpacking is all about not expecting a certain outcome and being very open to others and settling adversities.
@@pnwadventurer9674 you said that right!! 🙂
great job, keep learning your skill
Thank you🙂
I recommend mountain house bfast skillet. One of these days I'll watch the video all the way through. We're going rv camping this weekend. It will be a people watching event. I would rather trail camp in the fall or winter. A ribeye on the trail is good lol.. It's really quiet in the winter too. I use a thermarest questar 0 degree sleeping bag. It will allow you to sleep on your side. Ohh and get a wise owl tarp for cooking in the rain. It's cheap and lightweight. Also be mindful of smells. I'm careful cooking a ribeye in the back country. My buddy broke a few of those rules and a cat came by. It wasn't a house cat lol. Do not drop any crumbs. Be careful.
Wow thank you so much for all of the advice. 🙂
Hi Nikki great video x
🙂 I appreciate that my friend
Wow your gorgeous, great video and I admire your courage and sense of adventure....❤
Thank you my new friend🙂
Great video! Thanks for reminding me why I don’t go backpacking overnight anymore. LOL You’re doing great!
😂 it was definitely a wild experience for sure!!! Thank you Lenny!
Ya got sum kool gear chic!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks friend! I was highly impressed with it for sure.
I love your channel ♥️
Why thank you , I’m grateful ❤️
This one just rolled across my screen.
Good gracious girl. Alrighty Let's go, I'm tracking with ya!
@@TeresaFinney-hk3jf hello new friend, I’m glad your here with me🙂
@@NikkiTV2023 also you too girl. I love your camping trips. Today I am going in for my first Immunotherapy cancer treatment. I have time to walk your videos and thoroughly enjoy them. Your knowledgeable, great skill and your not afraid to hike it alone....
@@TeresaFinney-hk3jf wow, I will be praying for you. It truly makes me smile that one of my videos will help take your mind off your treatment.🥰
@@NikkiTV2023 oh yeah, I lovem and I enjoy walking through as if I was along beside you helping you out😜
@@TeresaFinney-hk3jf sounds great to me😋
Hi,beautiful and brave.Unusual not to see a k9 like other outdoor folks❤
Really pretty area to camp.
Thank you, it was nice! I have plans to go back in the next couple days🧚♂️
Dear Nikki, if you want to learn more i could show you a few tricks that will help in the long run. Been doing this stuff for years... Love the video souther girl...❤❤❤❤
Thank you my friend.
I believe my bag is definitely to heavy. I had lower back surgery Oct of last year. Ever since this trip I have a little back pain again. I hope I didn’t do any damage. Anyways I’m working on lightening my load. 🙂
Welcome Nikki!🤗
@@tom-ehill2713 hello friend 🙂
You'll find walking and talking is about conditioning and breath control. You'll get used to it. You don't have to be in tip top shape. Yes as a first time or"amateur" backpacker you'll maks gewr choices and changes. What tent do you have?
Thank you, yeah I forgot to link the tent. It’s from Amazon and its brand is ( Desert Fox) . Not sure what rating I’m giving it just yet. Maybe another overnight trip I can verify if it’s going to be a good one or not.🙂
👍👍👍 .. nice 😊.
'Out of Breath' .. slow down. You'll get wherever a little later .. and not by as much as feared .. or .. leave a wee bit earlier 😊.
'New Gear' .. that's what Balconies and (friends, if need be) Gardens are for. Testing beforehand can save one one a heap of pain .. unless one is close to a safe 'bail out' spot.
Stove .. good choice .. stable, and wise not using it on full power to boil up water. A lower heat setting may take a bit longer but one reduces 'heat wastage' going up the side of the pot and thus fuel.
'Budget' Gear .. not necessarily bad. As long as used within it's design intent, can be enjoyed indefinitely. Also if one decides that 'this is not for me', then not as much fuss letting it go.
'Condensation' .. always a factor .. no matter how pricy the tent.
Leaking Tent. 'Garden Testing' .. even using a garden hose can identify trouble areas. Often some Seam Sealing can solve the problem. Tarp over cheap tent .. not a bad idea.
Personally, I'm not a 'Freeze Dried' meal fan .. for normal camping. Inter alia, Cost, for me, being a factor. I often prepare / pre-cook / freeze, where possible my meals beforehand and then just finish them off on site. More fun and economical.
A very nice Post .. thank you .. and definitely a motivator for others to get out and test the water.
Of course, this post gets an enthusiastic 👍. Subscribe? I'll check out some of your other Posts and if they're as enjoyable to watch as this, probably yes 😊.
A good share .. take care ..
Thank you, feedback is always welcome here!🙂
Keep it up and honest! The Army told us that one can comfortably carry approximately 1/3rd of their body weight when back-packing. Use your packframe's hip restraints and the shoulder straps to help balance and distribute your load's weight. If the weight feels like its too much, it is and can hurt you.
Oh wow, thank you so much for this advice, it’s always appreciated here in this channel🙂
Hi Nikki. First time seeing your channel. I've done this kind of backpacking/camping for over 30 years. You're doing a great job. You've got good equipment. Just keep honing your skills. It does get a lot better rather quickly. Recommend you also try PEAK Refuel freeze-dried meals. They're top notch. Keep doin' what you're doin'. Take care and stay safe. Happy trekking!
Thank you new friend, I will definitely try the PEAK meals. It’s cool to have pro backpackers as friends on here especially ones with 30 plus years. Thank you for being a supporter of my channel.🙂
Fantastic video
Thank you Paul🙂. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
hi nikki, this is ram and i congrats you for going solo camp
Hi Ram, thank you for the congrats🙂
Sub 705 Ra ha :) Green tents are the best. Great video dude.
Thank you friend🙂
Just come across your channel because I'm always looking for people who camp in the rain and snow, but I really love watching camping in thunderstorms. Awesome video. You have attention with your weather camping videos. Keep up the Awesome videos. 👍👍👍
🙂thank you for the comment
Hey C J I do a little camping in the winter with my dog Tucker you might enjoy those with temps as low as -20 one night lol. Even had my tent flooded and the floor covered in ice on another occasion lol.
@@tuckerandi I have yet to camp in that type of temperature, the coldest I’ve camped in is 17 degrees.
We didn’t get any snow this year other than up high on the mountains, but I’m definitely looking forward to some snow camping sometime.
@@NikkiTV2023 yeah snow was late arriving this year here too and left early really strange winter , yet we did have 86 cm in one storm and that was a fun walk to the camp for Tucker and I lol. Luckily a Moose had walked a section of the trail that had some snow broken down for Tucker who was walking ahead , as he always does lol.
@@tuckerandi a moose?
Aren’t they dangerous, wasn’t you afraid?
Camping solo. Sitting in a tent late [ summer / autumn afternoons ] moving awkwardly around in an attempt to avoid the wet patches of my t-shirt. That cushion-effect sound of the stove and the tent's outer layer reducing me and my equipment to the colour: orange. A cup of tea - I'm from a piece if civilisation called Edinburgh - and a siesta while , somewhere in the near distance , voices of people with my mind set and Bing Crosby laidbackness, float from tree top to tree top. Sitting in a tent is, and will always be, comfortably addictive - with or without a cup of tea.
Wow this was like reading poetry. 😊
Nikki awesome set up congratulations on your first solo back pack trip. It looked like you enjoyed yourself. Enjoyed the video.
Thank you John, I was planning to film the whole setup of the tent and everything but the rain got in the way! Still had a great time.
It still was a good video when it's raining shelter is the most important thing. You should be proud of that trip I know grown men that won't go off in the woods by themselves lol.
@@johnsmith-he6kp thank you friend!
welcome back great adventure stay safe and enjoy
Thank you, had a good time!
Your channel just showed up on my recommended videos list and I have to say RUclips got it right lol. This is the stuff I enjoy , outdoors, camping pretty much anything outdoors so you have an instant subscriber here. Turned on notifications so I won't miss future videos and will be watching older videoa over tine. I'm using a broken Tripod at the moment as well lol, although it does work a little but I have to be careful because it falls apart almost lost it in the fire a couple of times lol. That oven bag looks like a great idea. I'm yet to order off Temu but I'm hearing great things about some products and the odd negative but thats expected everywhere. Vestibules on a tent is great for times like that when the rain won't quit lol. Two puppies showing up in the morning was a nice surprise.
Great first time solo camp, looking forward to more.
Hey new friend, I’m so glad you found my channel and enjoy my videos. I love ALL camping.
Thank you for the awesome comment! I really appreciate good people and good conversation. 🙂
I also subscribed to your channel!
@@NikkiTV2023 Thank You hopefully you'll something you like over here, everyone Loves Tucker he's the Dog , I'm Garry I'm just the I in Tucker and I 😆
@@tuckerandi well hello Gary.
I can’t wait to check out some of your videos.
@@NikkiTV2023 hope you enjoy lol
Great video. Your video appeared on my recommendation page. The longest hike/backpacking trip was 18 miles.
Oh my, I can’t wait to get that conditioned and more!
And thank you for the comment🙂
I’m planning a trip next weekend and I hope to do more than 10 miles
Wow! Attractive! And solo...? Be careful. You are very pretty, Nikki.
Awww thank you for the compliment. I’m married, spouse just isn’t into backpacking/hiking or camping as much as me. We both have different hobbies.
But I will still be careful 🙂
Great video.Made me want to go hiking real soon.
Why thank you new friend! I bet you would enjoy it!🙂
Where I live in WV and close to VA there are lots of trails with beautiful scenery.
@@charlesalls240 might have to take a road trip one weekend and check it out. I also enjoy camping in my 4Runner!
@@NikkiTV2023 Dragons Tooth and McAfee's Knob are 2 breathtaking trails near me.The scenery is so beautiful.I hope you can make a road trip this way.Maybe we could catch up with one another.
@@charlesalls240 always looking g for a good hiking partner!