TA Outdoors building a tree shelter perhaps will be a good building series for us to watch. ANYWAY be safe buddy... Love ur widens and ur efforts, thanks 👍👍👍
For drip sticks replacement. ...take cordage smaller than your ridgeline and or webbing, tie a prusik knot individually with it on your suspension lines and let them dangle. You can slide them to/fro and add multiple along suspension lines. Traveling water always takes the path of least resistance so it will go to the smaller cordage like a magnet. Something we learned in military across the pond and has worked for years. Also when used in mild weather conditions you can use them to hang items off the ground to dry or keep scorpions and other unfriendly types out your gear. I can never leave anything on the ground in my area so I use dangling prusik knots and a toggle stick to support things. Atb
What I love about hurricane and other oil lanterns is that you really can't go wrong with them. No dead batteries, no bad connections, no wet electronics, nothing. If it has oil and the wick isn't soaking wet it will work. Hell you can even use cooking oil if you run out of kerosene. Terrific piece of equipment.
You are the BEST. You alone are the reason I got started in this. I watch your videos religiously and you've taught me SO much. I could easily say you taught me everything I know. So thank you for enlightening my life by unknowingly getting me into this lifestyle. Built my first lean to and am looking forward to my next adventure.
drip stick theory. buy carabiners ;) great video as always, but can't help but comment on the steak cooking as an OCD chef haha. oil the meat not the pan. get the pan as hot as possible before putting it in. flip the meat once as per your doneness giving it ample time to sear on one side before touching it at all. don't add anything to the pan at all, when the steaks cooked take out and let it rest for 10 minutes, this will give you time to cook your veggies in the lovely steak juice and rest your meat. this will fry it instead of poach/steam in all the liquid from them. just some pointers, i'm sure it was delicious but simple tricks can make all the difference next time, trust me.
Thing is, with carabiners, you know the load it will take from the start and maintain consistently every time, all the time. A stick is pot luck. BUT. How awesome is it to have a ready-made alternative for the bush should a carabiner fail or simply get lost? Survival favors the prepared....
Hi! Actual cook here! Here is some advice. Use less oil on the steaks. The steaks have natural fat that will help impart color and flavor. Also season your food after cooking. You should have cooked those onions until they were slightly translucent and you should have gotten more color on the steak to get more flavor. Also add some garlic!
Bringing your camera must almost feel like you’ve brought a friend along with you, except your friend is completely useless in helping you set camp. But it gives you someone (or hundreds of thousands of people actually) to talk to and share your experiences with. Love this video, love the channel!
Just got in from FedEx the same hammock and under blanket today! Had the same tarp but in multi cam for 2 months now. Thank you for making these vids to help the new guys out.
In regards to finding your gear when is dark, I have attached reflective tape to some of my gear, including guy ropes and poles. Also I've attached reflective tape to some rigid plastic strips and I use it to mark a path if required. They work with the minimum amount of light (fire or stars ) and make life at lot easier when you need to find something. I reuse them over and over so they are not left behind polluting the environment.
You are so right about the storm lanterns, an essential piece of kit, I use lamp oil in mine, it is less sooty than paraffin. all the best mate.Nice post.
OH TA! Another Excellent, informative & so enjoyable Vid! You know your Style makes me feel like I'm right there with you . Your candor and Honesty is a major commodity that has me on alert and always anxious for the next one. it really is incredible the amount of important info and skills shared and I really appreciate the attention to detail. On this specific Vid I had some great belly laughs and realized that you were saving me from myself by showing what can go wrong. As well also the backtrack music was absolutely spot on, I'll be watching this one more then once. So keep them coming, your Ch. is one of the #1 favorites on this side of the Pond. Love your personality Pal!! Warm Regards from Oregon!... Oregon Mike H
That's a great idea with the drip stick. Thank you for sharing. That's very unselfish of you and says a lot about the kind of person you are. You've just gained a subscriber. Many thanks.
We use those lamps for historic military reenactment, I have a couple of original 1950's British military issue Chalwyn Tropics and they both work as well as the day were made, wonderful things!
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Some of my favorite videos are you and your dad spending time together at your camp. Have your dad bring his "catch of the day" and cook it on the fire. Thanks again!
I usually watch videos to see if have easier or better ways of doing things in the outdoors its nice just regular camping and building a camp from start to finish. I liked the Viking house also. nice to see bush craft tips. I should be back in the woods in 2 or 3 more weeks cant wait. Cancer surgery put me down for a few weeks but no worries
It's very interesting and entertaining to watch a video this old, and to see how far you've come since then. A lovely aspect of advancement and development.
Hello TA OUTDOORS. I have just started watching your videos . I must tell you that I am proud to be a new fan of yours. Your videos are totally awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always loved cam,ping.... but your videos have taught me a couple tricks that I would have never thought of . PLEASE keep making videos .
Great video. Really enjoy all of your content. You're like the European version of Joe Robinett. Hahaha.... Stone IPA is a great beer. Here in Arizona, we have a great IPA from a local brewery called Four Peaks. If you ever come across it, pick up their Kilt Lifter or Hop Knot brews. Excellent choices!
About your dripstick failure, and a possible solution. One way to prevent the cord rolling off either end of the dripstick is to flip a pair of half hitches onto each end of the stick instead of adding the extra loop as you do at the 8:46 mark. Only takes a second and they are easy to undo even after applying a load. They will have to be left-handed hitches at one end of the stick and right-handed at the other of course in order to maintain your desired direction of wrap. You might even manage with a single half-hitch at each end but the double would be more secure and would not require the notches to keep the cordage in place.
nice spice racks, i use different size tic tac containers for spices, and the single shot plastic liquor bottles for oil love the videos man, sending good vibes your way
The best thing to use for drip lines is some knitting yarn tied tightly on your suspension lines. This works better than any hardware you can buy and it is ultra-lite and very, very cheap.
Another great video - thank you! You rock! So suggestion: perhaps pre-seasoning your steak/veggies at home? It gives more time for absorption, allows for an even distribution in a controlled environment, and you won't have any last minute blunders, ie. dumping too much of a spice/herb or forgetting to add another. I like to add a thin layer of oil first (yes, even on the veggies), then the spices (salt first and evenly across all edges!!), finally bag it n' tag it! Don't forget to get both sides of the steak!
Everyone should check out IOWBC’s tutorial on tarp utility lines, that sorted my setup right out & kept loose gear high & dry. You can also attach the bug net to it to avoid further rain tracking from outside👌
Thank you for the video. Nice. I also do hammock camping - always. My setup is with carabiners and it works every time. Water drips off and it is much faster and easier than the drip-stick-thing. My carabiners are aluminium, very strong and very light (but expensive). If you make some knots on the cord you put on the tree, you can easily with the carabiners adjust the hammock. Just a little trick. It usually only takes 5-10 minutes to get tarp and hammock up. Would really like to see some more hunting videos. But anyway, good job - I enjoy your channel.
Great vid as always mike you should do some caving or mountain climbing videos next you adapt to everything so well would be good to see you give that a try
Glad you like Dale's Pale Ale, It was a little surreal for me to see you hold up that Colorado draft in one of you videos! They're pretty good, if you can get your hands on some Old Chub where you're at those are really good too!
Those lanterns are all we had on the farm and in the cabins to this day. They do work great aside from attracting bugs big time! I noticed you finally stopped saying tarpaulin and no say tarp, good job!
with the dripsticks i think the biggest thing would be getting the loops around it really close to uniform for an even pull on it, one being slightly further out is my guess for why it twisted like it did. reguardless great video! perfect way to spend my 1-2am haha, look forward to more mate
WOW, I'm falling in love for your bed !!! And your fire And your food !!! Maybe i will do the same but with friends !!! Thanks for this super idea ( hamac ) It's sincerely my favorite video on YT !! @TA Outdoors
Morning from France : ) I discovered your channel a short time ago and I love it every night, I watch one of your videos. I really liked the one where you presented the bags (I'm going to buy the German bag, I love it) and I dream of building a Fort like yours! It's now one of my life's projects Best regards, Jonas (frenchboy: 17y) @TA Outdoors
I really enjoy your videos man! I know that sounds a little basic, but any more and it might come across like an opinion rather than just some good old fashion encouragement. Cheers!
yes, I do have a good idea for a dripstick. pull the hammock straps through a carabiner then put a stick between the hammock straps and the carabiner, or any metal ring. put the stick to the bottom. nice one theory sounds good putting ideas into practice hope you can try it .any way good to watch thanks for sharing your adventures. Bryan Garner from Sheffield
What a fantastic watch this gives me the get up and go in the camping tarping mode and learning how to make the bannock bread looks fruity with the added bonus of dry fruit and thanks for your knowledge of your experience and know how 😉👍
What video next?!
a well known uk hiking trail overnighter and some scenery : )
TA Outdoors caving or mountain climbing for beginners
tarp overnighter or axe work or ''my bushcraft knives''
loving your channel mate, been watching a few days now! would love to see the air rifle/hunting videos :D keep up the good work!
TA Outdoors building a tree shelter perhaps will be a good building series for us to watch. ANYWAY be safe buddy... Love ur widens and ur efforts, thanks
👍👍👍
For drip sticks replacement. ...take cordage smaller than your ridgeline and or webbing, tie a prusik knot individually with it on your suspension lines and let them dangle. You can slide them to/fro and add multiple along suspension lines. Traveling water always takes the path of least resistance so it will go to the smaller cordage like a magnet. Something we learned in military across the pond and has worked for years. Also when used in mild weather conditions you can use them to hang items off the ground to dry or keep scorpions and other unfriendly types out your gear. I can never leave anything on the ground in my area so I use dangling prusik knots and a toggle stick to support things. Atb
What I love about hurricane and other oil lanterns is that you really can't go wrong with them. No dead batteries, no bad connections, no wet electronics, nothing. If it has oil and the wick isn't soaking wet it will work. Hell you can even use cooking oil if you run out of kerosene. Terrific piece of equipment.
Hey Mike, I just wanted to say these videos where you just go camping are my favorite.
You are the BEST. You alone are the reason I got started in this. I watch your videos religiously and you've taught me SO much. I could easily say you taught me everything I know. So thank you for enlightening my life by unknowingly getting me into this lifestyle. Built my first lean to and am looking forward to my next adventure.
drip stick theory. buy carabiners ;)
great video as always, but can't help but comment on the steak cooking as an OCD chef haha. oil the meat not the pan. get the pan as hot as possible before putting it in. flip the meat once as per your doneness giving it ample time to sear on one side before touching it at all. don't add anything to the pan at all, when the steaks cooked take out and let it rest for 10 minutes, this will give you time to cook your veggies in the lovely steak juice and rest your meat. this will fry it instead of poach/steam in all the liquid from them. just some pointers, i'm sure it was delicious but simple tricks can make all the difference next time, trust me.
Thing is, with carabiners, you know the load it will take from the start and maintain consistently every time, all the time. A stick is pot luck. BUT. How awesome is it to have a ready-made alternative for the bush should a carabiner fail or simply get lost? Survival favors the prepared....
Hi! Actual cook here! Here is some advice. Use less oil on the steaks. The steaks have natural fat that will help impart color and flavor. Also season your food after cooking.
You should have cooked those onions until they were slightly translucent and you should have gotten more color on the steak to get more flavor.
Also add some garlic!
Yeah. I never use oil for steaks. Just a drizzle to cook the veg. And only salt n pepper after cooking each side.
But you’re perfectly ok with using a non-stick pan over open flames? Mmkay, ‘actual cook.’ You’re not worth taking seriously.
Just started watching your videos today, and now I am addicted!?
Love the drip stick!! Genius!
Bringing your camera must almost feel like you’ve brought a friend along with you, except your friend is completely useless in helping you set camp. But it gives you someone (or hundreds of thousands of people actually) to talk to and share your experiences with. Love this video, love the channel!
Just got in from FedEx the same hammock and under blanket today! Had the same tarp but in multi cam for 2 months now. Thank you for making these vids to help the new guys out.
In regards to finding your gear when is dark, I have attached reflective tape to some of my gear, including guy ropes and poles. Also I've attached reflective tape to some rigid plastic strips and I use it to mark a path if required. They work with the minimum amount of light (fire or stars ) and make life at lot easier when you need to find something. I reuse them over and over so they are not left behind polluting the environment.
Great call on Stone IPA first! I lived in San Diego, and the Brewery and staff (of course the beer) are TOPS! :)
Drip stick. Genius. Thanks for sharing
I THINK THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVEORITE CAMP OUTS OF YOURS
Hello TA Outdors. Greetings from Denmark…I love your videos. Looking forward to your next adventure.
You are so right about the storm lanterns, an essential piece of kit, I use lamp oil in mine, it is less sooty than paraffin. all the best mate.Nice post.
Why do I love these videos so much? It’s a dude camping but I can watch this guy for hours
OH TA! Another Excellent, informative & so enjoyable Vid! You know your Style makes me feel like I'm right there with you . Your candor and Honesty is a major commodity that has me on alert and always anxious for the next one. it really is incredible the amount of important info and skills shared and I really appreciate the attention to detail. On this specific Vid I had some great belly laughs and realized that you were saving me from myself by showing what can go wrong. As well also the backtrack music was absolutely spot on, I'll be watching this one more then once. So keep them coming, your Ch. is one of the #1 favorites on this side of the Pond. Love your personality Pal!! Warm Regards from Oregon!... Oregon Mike H
Well look who it is, what's up Mike. Small World on RUclips I guess haha
That's a great idea with the drip stick. Thank you for sharing. That's very unselfish of you and says a lot about the kind of person you are. You've just gained a subscriber. Many thanks.
30:34 always excited about food. It always seems to taste better when cooked outdoors like this.
The stick idea is really good. Will do it tonight when I hammock camp.
You guys are on a whole different level of camping over there. Respect from the US.
You and your dad are the coolest people!
The drip stick is brilliant mate...brilliant!
We use those lamps for historic military reenactment, I have a couple of original 1950's British military issue Chalwyn Tropics and they both work as well as the day were made, wonderful things!
Mike, that was a brilliant idea! You need to patent that while you have the chance. Small ideas such as that can turn out to be big in the future.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Some of my favorite videos are you and your dad spending time together at your camp. Have your dad bring his "catch of the day" and cook it on the fire. Thanks again!
man, you are a wealth of bushcraft knowledge. keep em coming!
Cracking video, going hammock camping for first time next weekend. This was a great video to get inspired!
Nice video..well done some good diy ideas there... Water stick dripper.. Spices and oil tubes.. Really helpful and simple.
Wow! You thought of the drip stick all by yourself? Wow! Amazing!
I usually watch videos to see if have easier or better ways of doing things in the outdoors its nice just regular camping and building a camp from start to finish. I liked the Viking house also. nice to see bush craft tips. I should be back in the woods in 2 or 3 more weeks cant wait. Cancer surgery put me down for a few weeks but no worries
yeah Dale's pale ale! Colorado takes its outdoors and beer very serious.
if you are ever in the Rockies my friend.
It's very interesting and entertaining to watch a video this old, and to see how far you've come since then. A lovely aspect of advancement and development.
Love your choice of music Michael
Brilliant video. Gives a great insight to what it's like for some one who's interested.
I love how organized you are! Those test tubes are a great idea
Hello TA OUTDOORS. I have just started watching your videos . I must tell you that I am proud to be a new fan of yours. Your videos are totally awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always loved cam,ping.... but your videos have taught me a couple tricks that I would have never thought of . PLEASE keep making videos .
Love the Opinel. I have an old carbon No9 and its beautiful.
Great video. Really enjoy all of your content. You're like the European version of Joe Robinett. Hahaha.... Stone IPA is a great beer. Here in Arizona, we have a great IPA from a local brewery called Four Peaks. If you ever come across it, pick up their Kilt Lifter or Hop Knot brews. Excellent choices!
Beer review !!!! Now we're camping ✌🏻️🍻🍻🍻 well done
About your dripstick failure, and a possible solution. One way to prevent the cord rolling off either end of the dripstick is to flip a pair of half hitches onto each end of the stick instead of adding the extra loop as you do at the 8:46 mark. Only takes a second and they are easy to undo even after applying a load. They will have to be left-handed hitches at one end of the stick and right-handed at the other of course in order to maintain your desired direction of wrap. You might even manage with a single half-hitch at each end but the double would be more secure and would not require the notches to keep the cordage in place.
You betcha, learning every time you have a video out, keep up the great work please. 🇺🇸
Love the drip stick. Great idea!
Upvoted for Smeagle impression
fat little HOBIIIITTSSSSS!!!
Such a Awesome Senery and Camp site
Great Idea bud! Happy camping! Thanks for sharing!
Next video ---- Trot Line fishing on the coast for a 2 day catch and cook !!! love ya content cheap easy going weekend on the coast baby yea !!
Great video again Mick 👍 love TA outdoors (both channels) I'm hooked (can't stop watching) ☺ keep up the great work my friend 🌲🌲
You drip stick Rodney! Ha ha. Good idea matey. Enjoying the vids. Keep them coming!
Lord Baden Powell is smiling upon you Mike! Another good video. Cheers!
The best part of u video was the burned bun,definitely will try it 😄
nice spice racks, i use different size tic tac containers for spices, and the single shot plastic liquor bottles for oil love the videos man, sending good vibes your way
The steak and veg looks good. Nice easy light camp.
The best thing to use for drip lines is some knitting yarn tied tightly on your suspension lines.
This works better than any hardware you can buy and it is ultra-lite and very, very cheap.
すごく分かりやすい!やってみます。
Thank you. I will try it.
That knife is a true work of art
great video mike keep doing them!!
Another great video - thank you! You rock!
So suggestion: perhaps pre-seasoning your steak/veggies at home? It gives more time for absorption, allows for an even distribution in a controlled environment, and you won't have any last minute blunders, ie. dumping too much of a spice/herb or forgetting to add another. I like to add a thin layer of oil first (yes, even on the veggies), then the spices (salt first and evenly across all edges!!), finally bag it n' tag it! Don't forget to get both sides of the steak!
Totally Awesome idea for Drip Stick. Good Job
Can't wait to try that bannock bread. Great work as always, Mike.
GENIUS! Really hard to write down and put in bag, I get you had problems explaining, lol. Thank you so much!
Woot awesome video! Was happy seeing the notification pop up and even happier when I realized it was an hour long.
Well other than frying a steak on a campfire, why man?
Lovely camp. Great to see your enthusiasm for wildlife. You made me chuckle when you said better take your time with 6.9 beer. Liking your stuff
Everyone should check out IOWBC’s tutorial on tarp utility lines, that sorted my setup right out & kept loose gear high & dry. You can also attach the bug net to it to avoid further rain tracking from outside👌
Great idea with the dripstick dude!
Thank you for the video. Nice. I also do hammock camping - always. My setup is with carabiners and it works every time. Water drips off and it is much faster and easier than the drip-stick-thing. My carabiners are aluminium, very strong and very light (but expensive). If you make some knots on the cord you put on the tree, you can easily with the carabiners adjust the hammock. Just a little trick. It usually only takes 5-10 minutes to get tarp and hammock up. Would really like to see some more hunting videos. But anyway, good job - I enjoy your channel.
I look forward to the hunting / catch and cook TA Outdoors.
I really enjoy your videos - especially the bushcraft ones. What I find great as well is the length of your videos. Keep up the brilliant work!
I follow you .First bear gryll inspired me now You are inspiring me ... keep doing ... I'll do the way you do in my land ... good job ...
Great vid as always mike you should do some caving or mountain climbing videos next you adapt to everything so well would be good to see you give that a try
Glad you like Dale's Pale Ale, It was a little surreal for me to see you hold up that Colorado draft in one of you videos! They're pretty good, if you can get your hands on some Old Chub where you're at those are really good too!
New subscriber, thanks for the videos! Am I starnge in that I enjoy watching the camp tear downs as much as putting them together?
Love your videos! Next u should do primitive camping
Wild rabbit and squirrels are quite tasty when cooked on an open fire. :)
Im stoked for hunting vids!
Great video Mike, really enjoyed the music twards the end!
Great show. Thanks and Godspeed.
Really like your stuff! Many thanks
Those lanterns are all we had on the farm and in the cabins to this day. They do work great aside from attracting bugs big time! I noticed you finally stopped saying tarpaulin and no say tarp, good job!
P.s....you certainly love your food man...and a beer...excellent and cheers Mike...
brilliant stick idea
with the dripsticks i think the biggest thing would be getting the loops around it really close to uniform for an even pull on it, one being slightly further out is my guess for why it twisted like it did.
reguardless great video! perfect way to spend my 1-2am haha, look forward to more mate
I like the birch bark idea. Keep the piece for as long lon as you can. There’s hundreds of fires left in it.
Good camp buddy .. cheers Chris & Sam
Love your drip stick invention. Subbed
WOW, I'm falling in love for your bed !!! And your fire And your food !!! Maybe i will do the same but with friends !!! Thanks for this super idea ( hamac ) It's sincerely my favorite video on YT !! @TA Outdoors
glad you like it
Morning from France : )
I discovered your channel a short time ago and I love it every night, I watch one of your videos.
I really liked the one where you presented the bags (I'm going to buy the German bag, I love it) and I dream of building a Fort like yours!
It's now one of my life's projects
Best regards, Jonas (frenchboy: 17y)
@TA Outdoors
I really enjoy your videos man! I know that sounds a little basic, but any more and it might come across like an opinion rather than just some good old fashion encouragement. Cheers!
Very nice, mate. Camp looks fantastic.
yes, I do have a good idea for a dripstick. pull the hammock straps through a carabiner then put a stick between the hammock straps and the carabiner, or any metal ring. put the stick to the bottom. nice one theory sounds good putting ideas into practice hope you can try it .any way good to watch thanks for sharing your adventures. Bryan Garner from Sheffield
You have the best type of woods to camp in spaced out trees and what not. My woods are all bushy and muddy an just full of bs
That STEAK looks AMAZING!!!!!
What a fantastic watch this gives me the get up and go in the camping tarping mode and learning how to make the bannock bread looks fruity with the added bonus of dry fruit and thanks for your knowledge of your experience and know how 😉👍
Brilliant idea
Everyone needs to go camping and relax 👍🙏❤️🇺🇸
Awesome video Mike, really enjoyed that this morning!! Love the long videos like this! Wish I could send you beers from the States, damn laws...
so neat! drip stick. very informative. Thanks.
St Austell brewery, Proper Job, now available in cans too! There's a Big Job too. Give 'em a try.
Great video! Thank you again
Very good vids well dun hope to see more like this set Harri