Hey legends, this was a fun one! Let me know if you guys would be keen to see more traditional swag camps in future videos? Oh! And don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the vid. Help me get to 100k!! 🤙
Hey Scotty , love your channel so many great places you get to, yeah would be good to mix it up a bit with the swag, pretty amazing how much you can actually carry within it to, found it quite interesting. 👍
I’m obsessed with our old swaggie history mate. I am so happy to see it paid homage. You did well and I love seeing it respected and talked about like you have done is this. I absolutely would love to see more. Great video and well done. I look forward to more. - Matt
Thanks Scotty these videos bring back a lot of memories of my childhood I and some friends started doing this at about age 10, our swag would consist of a couple of old army blankets a billy an old worn out frying pan and an old tin mug some wire for snares a fishing rod and reel and a pocket knife some tea and a couple of potatoes maybe some bread maybe a can or 2 of baked beans and hope we caught a fish or two or snared a rabbit some times we'd go for 2 or 3 days usually there would be 4 or 5 of us or more and we had the time of our lives that was back in the 1950s and I have always camped like that only these days I sleep in the back of my old Landcruiser on a foam mattress and a sleeping bag I think at almost 73 years of age I've earned a little creature comfort .
Every episode.. my heart beats slower, my breathing more gentle, my head a little clearer. You're the Legend. Nice Billie, had the same one for 20 years.
Finally a Swagman video that actually talks about who they were and shows the kit. There's alot out but the makers go on with their outing...which is cool...but never go over their kit and stuff. Yours is alot more modern materials. But shows the 100 year concept still holds up. Thanks, I do bushcraft in the states and love traditional gear and ideas
Really enjoyed learning about the “Swag” and thank you for sharing. From the U.S. so I was aware of the swag sleep system but the history was nice to hear. Great looking meals enjoyed amongst a beautiful setting.
A tip from my Granddad who went on the Wallaby in the 1930s, use a towel as your shoulder stap, much more comfortable than a leather strap. Although these days I take a swag when camping the swag is carried in the car. Great video, thanks
Watching from the UK, I stumbled across you recently, I really enjoy your channel especially with the draconian measures we are all living with, great scenery and your enjoyment and enthusiasm comes through. My Wife and I and our two Children went to Australia for 28 days 18 years ago, stayed on the Gold Coast and Sydney, I loved it. Laying on a lounger the second day a large Australian gent on the next lounger asked me where I was from, he then asked if I wanted to go surfing with him, at that point I was frightened of sharks and told him so, he replied that I would be safe with him as he had a sure fire way of keeping safe, I was intrigued and asked how, he pointed at his Wife reading a book on the next lounger and said he always makes sure she is 100 meters further out than he is, well the look she gave him nearly turned him to stone, I was just wondering what he would have done with the spider, I would have had a job to sleep.
What a legend! This was awesome, the swag history makes it even better. We have really been enjoying going back to all your old videos. Thanks for making us feel like we are right there too!
It's strange that while we're destroying our world 🌎 there are people like you proving why we should treasure and save it. Every country has these stunning and beautiful forests where man and beast can live in harmony. Enjoy your adventures and hoping your viewers encourage friends to watch. Regards from South Africa, land of The Lion 🦁 King.
You have no idea of the positive impact your videos have. All of us are dealing with our own troubles and your videos are a welcomed breakaway from the craziness in the world. Your calm traditional style brings me so much peace. Thank you Scotty👌
Great video. The She-oaks and sound of the river take me back to the car camping trips we did in the Hunter valley when I was a kid back in the late 60's and early 70's. The road forded the river, there were hardly any bridges and there were rocky embankments near the fords where people just stopped and camped. And that was what we did, cooking on a campfire by the side of the road and all four of us sleeping in the back on the '67 Holden station wagon. Great memories. Cheers.
Thank you Scotty, once again you take me to where my heart loves to be. Being in NSW lockdowns, with a disability that limits the amount of travel I am able to do, life is getting hard down this way. Keep up the awesome travels. The spider was either a trapdoor or a species of a wolf spider.
At 12:20 I picture my Arkansas ancestors sourcing a piece of canvas, gumming it in the barn or birthing shed with linseed oil, packing the poke sacks mama had in the kitchen, maybe some used flour or sugar sacks, wrapping a piece of leather around the straight razor and strop, preparing ones own “bedroll” for hoboing in the Depression Era. That’s the American version of a swag story. Great video. Remember it’s the story more than the gear. God bless. 🏕
I found this old school camp fun to watch, much better than a camp with all the fancy camping gear 👍 ❤ also, that dinner you made looked WAY more appetizing than those dehydrated meals in a bag 👌 love your leave no trace style
Not much of a difference between carrying a swag and a Rucksack. They both essentially do the same job, just something to put your junk in to carry it.
Love the vintage hiking idea. You have to do the damper and golden syrup cooking, washed down with black tea. Rum as the relaxitive. Hobnail boots too, of course.
What's the golden syrup cooking Bruce? Or is that damper with golden syrup? It sounds awesome either way! I'm picturing a camp version of golden syrup dumplings. 😆
I hope you realize what a tremendous public service you are providing people not only in Australia, but around the globe during this ongoing restrictive time. Although we enjoy your adventures vicariously, it is a much needed and appreciated outlet; for many the only outlet that exists for them. Bravo Mate, Bravo
You should start a side channel where you make tutorials and bushtucker knownledge and stuff and call it Scotty’s Gone Talkabout. No joke that would actually be sick
An interesting change in your videos. Introducing a bit of traditional culture is a good step and makes things more interesting and educational. I especially like the traditional GPS. Keep up the good work.
I truly enjoy following your adventure and what you bring to the adventure....You do an excellent job! ps...you must have changed video equipment...this is crystal clear, sharp and great resolution....Thanks for taking us all on hour journeys. Jim from Oregon, USA
Very nice. I love the outdoor channels as it keeps you connected to real LIFE. My 46 year old wife just sticks to Facebook and "virtual reality" all the time. So sad to see. She actually went to a "respit(e) centre, battling depression, pre menopause, and so much else from her childhood, and she just came back home, and immediately went back on to her computer to virtual reality. I guess that the real world is really that bad, after all. But, me? I like greeting people on the street, especially if they're walking their dogs. And conversations. And humour.
I have a Wynnchester swag too, absolutely bullet proof. A bit weighty but worth the extra effort carrying it for that extra peace of mind. I live in Wales and most of my wild camping is in the mountains or along the coast, both environments are very fickle with the weather but this swag is up to anything mother nature throws at it and coupled with a decent tarp you have everything you need in terms of shelter. I too carry a Millbank bag and tend to boil water as opposed to using my filter, although, i do carry a Lifestraw and use it whilst walking if a water source is available. When it comes to fire I normally have a contained fire in either my solo stove or my folding bushcraft essentials stove as I live in a National park and gorse fires are a big problem in Wales so I don't take any chances and the plus side is fuel consumption is minimal in both cooking food and boiling water and having a real fire to relax to. Great video, mate, i find them informative and relaxing, so keep them comming! Cheers
Great video mate and beautiful location. That spider is exactly why I was taught to always keep the shelter zipped up ata high point. Tents etc are always zipped up as high as I can get the zip. Simply it prevents unwanted creatures getting in there but I see so many people leaving their gear wide open especially Swags.
Pretty sure that’s a Wolf Spider. Poisonous but not lethal, but very painful bite and can make you sick. Anyway, great video as always mate, we need them in times like these when it’s relaxing to watch someone get into the outdoors when many can’t. Been following you for ages and love every video 👍.
Yeah, I think you're right about it being a wolf spider. Had to deal with a few of those bastards, had a mother wolf spider in my bed once, didn't realise until she was dropping babies everywhere. Another time I woke up to my cat killing one right next to my pillow, my little hero.
Thanks for explaining the swag to those of us in other parts of the world. It’s so nice to see different ways to enjoy the outdoors, swag or otherwise. Keep ‘em coming! 👍
I have a 4 year old boy who, for some unknown reason loves this particular Video after watching it with me when you first posted it. He calls you the "Frog Man" because I told him the noise in the background is frogs. I have seen this probably 50 times now because he watches it over and over again. We have swapped Bluey the dog for Bluey the swag lol
Well Scotty its good to see the young blokes remembering the old swaggies mate, they were the back bone labour of so much of rural Australia, particularly in the sheds (shearing sheds that is). Mate thinking back to that bygone era, when seeing your swag and its contents I had laugh to myself. S/Steel billy, titanium frying pan, and a GPS, WOW, mate you'd be the envy of many a swaggie Scotty, and topped off with a Pommie bed roll. Ha, don't worry, there were many Pommie imports back in the 50's humping their bluies on the long paddock, picking up their 3 bob a day dole from the local post office. Occasionally an old sundowner would drop into our place. Most were WWI or WWII veterans with empty war disturbed lives. My Dad being a WWII 6th Div soldier would always accommodate them well with a soft bed on the verandah and if they fitted, give some of his clothes. Mum would do their washing and refill their tucker bag with home cooked bread, and some home made butter and some fresh veggies from our garden. Mate if you can score a 25ld hession sugar bag, these were the traditional tucker bags and were attached to the swag shoulder strap and hug over the front to act as a counter weight to the swag. Usually sash cord was the standard tie aound the swag roll and doubled up to become the shoulder strap. You did well Scotty and my heartiest complements to you for the effort you put into making this video. P.S. Bulldog ants were the bain of a swaggies life. A number a swaggies perished from multiple Bulldog ant stings. A very painful way to die. Always search around an area where you want to camp because these ants are very active of a night, and are total bastards, traveling up to 30 to 40 metres from their nest which is usually just one sometimes two holes. They're extremely aggressive and bloody dangerous. Once stung in your sleep you'll never forget to comb the area before setting up your camp.
Hey mate, another great clip mate and your videography showcases that area so well .... without giving it away, we’ve camped there many times mate - absolute gods country. Well done and keep up the great work 👍🇦🇺
New to your chanel and Hooked on your videos. Trying to catch up with all of the videos. In love with those places of beauty, from a dream, a fantasy. So untouched by pollution . Love love love. Can't wait to see the next trip you take to the outback. Hi from Los Angeles, California.
Thank you Scotty I haave always found your cideo's interesting and informative Kevin NZ I will investigate my gear bag and see what I can leave behind!
Epic location and awesome capture of the scenery and bush life mate, very peaceful; waltzing with the swag, camped under the shade of the river oaks-Casuarina tree, very Australian and iconic, the perfect place for a gin and tonic. Good to Listen to the frogs and crickets, and even the call of the lone crow, watching the shimmer of the water on the bark, good old nature putting on a show 👌🍃🏕
Totally! Over many swag trips ive set mine with two canvas shoulder straps that i attach to the holding straps on the swag itself. Later added a spliced leather keeper to the bottom to fit a belt. Lol the end result is pretty much a backpack 😀 but i hate carrying over one shoulder but i also love my swag.... i can go 10 times the distance with this set up. And if i forget the straps its easy to rig the exact same setup with a scarf or a shmaug, providing the straps that hold the swag closed are good, depending on body mass. Im a toothpick so its easy to get two straps and a belt from 1 😀
I love learning about a different and at the same time similar culture. I was drawn to your video as a result of receiving a Swagman Roll for Christmas. And I was hoping to glean some info on the Swag. You did not disappoint. Especially regarding the tune “Waltzing Matilda”(spelling?). I’ve known about that song since I was child but never really understood the lyrics. The spider,however,makes me glad that I live where I do and not near you. Thanks much from: Scott Rhodes Virginia,USA
This is incredible, the spot you choose is very similar in appearance to places here in the UK but with a few differences 😀. Although it’s heavy, what a wonderful way to camp out. Keep doing what you’re doing Scott. You are a great ambassador for the ‘Aussie natural environment’ enjoy the Spring as where I am autumn is on the way. Atb Andy
Lovely to see you again. Must have been a little chilly, noted the long trousers. Beautiful spot, wanted to jump right into it. Great food, looked and obviously tasted amazing, will definitely try it. Look forward to the next one, take care. Dorset, UK
Wow, I found you and your channel this time and it's great! I love the nature, the music and the way you are filming and cutting. A new subscriber from germany 💚
"Once a jolly swagman sat beside the billabong Under the shade of a coolibah tree". Loved this Scotty. Great to see that you are still able to get out and about. Stay safe! From Colorado, Roger. .
This looks absolutely amazing! Such a beautiful countryside. I love seeing the Australian perspective of traditional camping. I have an Australian swag here in America but with the mattress and gear rolled up inside it is too bulky and heavy to carry around. I do sleep well in it though.
Absolutely gorgeous to watch Scotty. You always make it so relaxing. Loved the swag back story. Would love to see how you would do a car camping set up too.
Pasta Primavera, Frogs Croaking, Gentle River Flowing Over Rocks, Gin and Tonic........ and a Giant Spider of Doom. I was right there with you, until the spider showed up, then I was like, nope, sorry Scotty, you're on your own. Beautiful video, as always, Thank you so much. Stay well.
Love your work Scotty! Definitely hard to catch yabbies if the water temp is at or below 10 degrees. Keep up the great work mate, very inspirational. Cheers!
Another nice spot in our beautiful country. That spider reminded me when packing up my camp one day and got bitten by a very colourfully yellow spider. I didn't see him until after he got me on the finger. Lucky I was going home. Just got a headache and a swollen hand for a few days from it.
Hey Scotty, I believe that’s a lyconsidae sp, wolf spider the same spider model was used for the giant spider in the Harry porter film. Can’t say for certain as it was hard to see but they have very distinct forward facing eyes. Venomous but not considered medically significant to humans. Anyway, cheers great video.
Good video cobber, my Grandma talking about the1930s ,spoke of swagman looking for work,she said they carried 2 or 3 tucker bags , waxed linen,for flour, and roast beef that was proffered or corned. Loved it ,wish I was there. Keep em coming.
G'day Scott 👍 absolutely awesome video as always. Hey, another great way to catch yabbies is to use a piece of "scrim" the open weave sheet of green material the military issues to use as a scarf or concealing cover. Just lay it on the creek bed with a rock on each of the 4 corners with your tuna can under it in the middle. The yabbies get caught up in the weave quite easily and also helps stop turtle's getting to the bait. Cheers bloke.
Hi~there~ I live in korea This is my favorite channel, there's good nature and emotional music in your video I love your video and Austraila! I want to see your channel for long time~
Scotty mate did I hear you call the pasta "Sketti".. lol. We do have tarantulas here, it looked like one. My man got a nasty bite from what we think was one. Love a River Oak camp-site.
Loving your work Scotty. This episode I especially enjoyed the soundtrack with the frogs and birds, but so pleased with your handling of your fire scar. Many years ago I was taught to do that - proper dousing of the fire and cover up. Love the swag concept too, thank you
Awesome stuff Scotty! Great to see simplicity and getting back to the basics. Also, its amazing to see how much you can store away in the swag. Keep up the great work mate! Inspired by your video to get out camping with the very basics. Cheers
I stumbled upon your videos some time ago and l must say l have found them very relaxing to watch.l can't hike any more but love going bush in my 4wd and finding nice camp sites. Keep up the good work !
Really envy you, here in the UK you cant risk going out without a fully waterproof shelter, given of course that you can find somewhere to pitch it without being told ' private property, sling your hook' .. more of these please.
Wow, I really enjoyed that! First video I’ve watched. Takes me back to 1992 bush walking with friends in the Blue mountains. Snakes and spiders in every corner. Great memories! Thanks 🙏🏻
Hey Scotty, mate that place looked amazing, definitely nothing better than sitting back enjoying the calming sound of water and the bush and mate your pasta dish and breaky looked bloody delicious, great video keep them coming🤙🤙🤙
I've spent a lot of time in AU, working years ago, and 13 years ago i was given an Aussie Blue Healer girl dog , so it seemed right to name her Matilda, and still sing the song to her.:)
Was that a spiny echidna @ 3:20? Yes, it was! What a monotrematic experience! What was that insecty raspy noise in the background? Oh, frogs. I'm guessing that yabbies are something like crayfish or prawns?
Curious wen I saw the word swag.. taught was camping in a fancy way😁IN my culture it's not a tangible thing.Great video. Interesting way of compiling ones necessity for camping..🤔 🇹🇹
Side note: the German noun „Walz“ describes the years of travelling to complete your apprenticeship as a craftsman, usually with formalised clothing and a roll like a swagman.
@@andrelaschet3957 the term comes likely from the same area. Matilda was/is a Teutonic name which has the meaning of the mighty battle maiden. Since the swag was considered as a “sleeping partner” the term likely derives from that. These days it would probably be Waltzing Sheila 😅
@@danielschneke2376 I’ve read about the sleeping partner idea and I think it is likely. But I’m still interested as why good old Matilda had to become every mens bedfellow, that old tart ;-) And maybe if there is a historic person involved?
I like how you have combined Pommie bushcraft methods, LNT, hooped bivvy and millbank with Aussie bush setting. Very Ray Mears meets Bush Tucker Man. Your editing was spot on, very pro and the content had me focussed for the entire video. Well done young fella. Brekkie looked bloody epic, cafe material mate. You got yourself a new sub. Cheers.
Beautiful spot Scotty... I've said it before, but you eat far better out bush than I do at home! 😂 The sound of those frogs was wonderful... I sleep through anything, so that would have been such a nice sound for me just before I fall asleep. Thanks for taking us along Mate. Stay safe and hope you checked the swag for that bloody spider before rolling it up!! 😨
Plenty of bush telly material to gather there in Frogs Heaven Scotty. Magnificent spot for a swag. Bet you'll be back there again mate. Calm peaceful and brilliantly photographed. More of these please. Bushyboy Oz.
Another great show & scenery with good old school camping with a SWAG. Well done mate. Will also try that pasta recipe of yours tonight. Cheers & greetings from Christmas Island.
Hey legends, this was a fun one! Let me know if you guys would be keen to see more traditional swag camps in future videos? Oh! And don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the vid. Help me get to 100k!! 🤙
Hey Scotty , love your channel so many great places you get to, yeah would be good to mix it up a bit with the swag, pretty amazing how much you can actually carry within it to, found it quite interesting. 👍
Bugger those spiders mate, that's frickin massive!!!!
Don't get em that big in NZ!!!
I’m obsessed with our old swaggie history mate. I am so happy to see it paid homage. You did well and I love seeing it respected and talked about like you have done is this. I absolutely would love to see more. Great video and well done. I look forward to more.
- Matt
Love the swag camping mate for sure
Yep, definitely do more swag camps in amongst your others👌👌👌
Thanks Scotty these videos bring back a lot of memories of my childhood I and some friends started doing this at about age 10, our swag would consist of a couple of old army blankets a billy an old worn out frying pan and an old tin mug some wire for snares a fishing rod and reel and a pocket knife some tea and a couple of potatoes maybe some bread maybe a can or 2 of baked beans and hope we caught a fish or two or snared a rabbit some times we'd go for 2 or 3 days usually there would be 4 or 5 of us or more and we had the time of our lives that was back in the 1950s and I have always camped like that only these days I sleep in the back of my old Landcruiser on a foam mattress and a sleeping bag I think at almost 73 years of age I've earned a little creature comfort .
Every episode.. my heart beats slower, my breathing more gentle, my head a little clearer. You're the Legend. Nice Billie, had the same one for 20 years.
I agree 100% helped me with my anxiety
And if you are old just get the back pack with wheels.
And go to a place easy to get to.
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I agree very relaxing and motivation cheers Scott keep it up
Finally a Swagman video that actually talks about who they were and shows the kit. There's alot out but the makers go on with their outing...which is cool...but never go over their kit and stuff.
Yours is alot more modern materials. But shows the 100 year concept still holds up. Thanks, I do bushcraft in the states and love traditional gear and ideas
Really enjoyed learning about the “Swag” and thank you for sharing. From the U.S. so I was aware of the swag sleep system but the history was nice to hear. Great looking meals enjoyed amongst a beautiful setting.
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A tip from my Granddad who went on the Wallaby in the 1930s, use a towel as your shoulder stap, much more comfortable than a leather strap. Although these days I take a swag when camping the swag is carried in the car. Great video, thanks
It's actually amazing to hear so many frogs in such a small area. Its a really great indicator of a pristine wilderness 👍
Watching from the UK, I stumbled across you recently, I really enjoy your channel especially with the draconian measures we are all living with, great scenery and your enjoyment and enthusiasm comes through.
My Wife and I and our two Children went to Australia for 28 days 18 years ago, stayed on the Gold Coast and Sydney, I loved it. Laying on a lounger the second day a large Australian gent on the next lounger asked me where I was from, he then asked if I wanted to go surfing with him, at that point I was frightened of sharks and told him so, he replied that I would be safe with him as he had a sure fire way of keeping safe, I was intrigued and asked how, he pointed at his Wife reading a book on the next lounger and said he always makes sure she is 100 meters further out than he is, well the look she gave him nearly turned him to stone, I was just wondering what he would have done with the spider, I would have had a job to sleep.
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What a legend! This was awesome, the swag history makes it even better. We have really been enjoying going back to all your old videos. Thanks for making us feel like we are right there too!
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Cheers Scotty. You really catch the aesthetics of being in the bush.
It's strange that while we're destroying our world 🌎 there are people like you proving why we should treasure and save it. Every country has these stunning and beautiful forests where man and beast can live in harmony. Enjoy your adventures and hoping your viewers encourage friends to watch. Regards from South Africa, land of The Lion 🦁 King.
You have no idea of the positive impact your videos have. All of us are dealing with our own troubles and your videos are a welcomed breakaway from the craziness in the world. Your calm traditional style brings me so much peace. Thank you Scotty👌
Great spot there mate Cheers for the video. Solo Camping is just priceless
For those playing at home. When scraping a chopping board with a knife use the back side of the knife to save dulling the blade.
Awesome vid Scotty!
Just loved this. Our swaggie history is so grand. This was a real treat to watch.
Great video. The She-oaks and sound of the river take me back to the car camping trips we did in the Hunter valley when I was a kid back in the late 60's and early 70's. The road forded the river, there were hardly any bridges and there were rocky embankments near the fords where people just stopped and camped. And that was what we did, cooking on a campfire by the side of the road and all four of us sleeping in the back on the '67 Holden station wagon. Great memories. Cheers.
This was an absolute treat to watch, cheers mate. Atb from Norway
Thank you Scotty, once again you take me to where my heart loves to be. Being in NSW lockdowns, with a disability that limits the amount of travel I am able to do, life is getting hard down this way. Keep up the awesome travels.
The spider was either a trapdoor or a species of a wolf spider.
agree its hard to find beauty within 5km of melbourne at the moment
At 12:20 I picture my Arkansas ancestors sourcing a piece of canvas, gumming it in the barn or birthing shed with linseed oil, packing the poke sacks mama had in the kitchen, maybe some used flour or sugar sacks, wrapping a piece of leather around the straight razor and strop, preparing ones own “bedroll” for hoboing in the Depression Era. That’s the American version of a swag story. Great video. Remember it’s the story more than the gear. God bless. 🏕
I found this old school camp fun to watch, much better than a camp with all the fancy camping gear 👍 ❤ also, that dinner you made looked WAY more appetizing than those dehydrated meals in a bag 👌 love your leave no trace style
Appreciating the Aesop bag, Scotty's looking after his skin. Good man.
Haha you got me 😉
Since I'm in the US I appreciate getting a bit of Australian history/lore with your videos.
What do you wanna know bro i’ll fill ya in
The question is, do you want to do more swag camping? I'm here for the scenery and the way you present the adventure.
Not much of a difference between carrying a swag and a Rucksack. They both essentially do the same job, just something to put your junk in to carry it.
Love the vintage hiking idea. You have to do the damper and golden syrup cooking, washed down with black tea. Rum as the relaxitive. Hobnail boots too, of course.
Just missing a rifle
@@col470 The original bushwalker, Myles Dunphy, often carried a .22 to provide sustenance.
What's the golden syrup cooking Bruce? Or is that damper with golden syrup? It sounds awesome either way! I'm picturing a camp version of golden syrup dumplings. 😆
I hope you realize what a tremendous public service you are providing people not only in Australia, but around the globe during this ongoing restrictive time. Although we enjoy your adventures vicariously, it is a much needed and appreciated outlet; for many the only outlet that exists for them. Bravo Mate, Bravo
Thank you for bringing us along into these amazing locations! Much love and appreciation from Honduras!
This is the most Aussie one I’ve watched so far just a swag and nature 😍
You should start a side channel where you make tutorials and bushtucker knownledge and stuff and call it Scotty’s Gone Talkabout. No joke that would actually be sick
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It sucks
I love watching your camps. So many wonderful places. What a charmed life you lead
What a lovely way to recharge one’s batteries. I do love our Aussie bush.Thank you
An interesting change in your videos. Introducing a bit of traditional culture is a good step and makes things more interesting and educational. I especially like the traditional GPS. Keep up the good work.
I truly enjoy following your adventure and what you bring to the adventure....You do an excellent job! ps...you must have changed video equipment...this is crystal clear, sharp and great resolution....Thanks for taking us all on hour journeys. Jim from Oregon, USA
Very nice. I love the outdoor channels as it keeps you connected to real LIFE. My 46 year old wife just sticks to Facebook and "virtual reality" all the time. So sad to see. She actually went to a "respit(e) centre, battling depression, pre menopause, and so much else from her childhood, and she just came back home, and immediately went back on to her computer to virtual reality. I guess that the real world is really that bad, after all. But, me? I like greeting people on the street, especially if they're walking their dogs. And conversations. And humour.
I have a Wynnchester swag too, absolutely bullet proof. A bit weighty but worth the extra effort carrying it for that extra peace of mind. I live in Wales and most of my wild camping is in the mountains or along the coast, both environments are very fickle with the weather but this swag is up to anything mother nature throws at it and coupled with a decent tarp you have everything you need in terms of shelter. I too carry a Millbank bag and tend to boil water as opposed to using my filter, although, i do carry a Lifestraw and use it whilst walking if a water source is available. When it comes to fire I normally have a contained fire in either my solo stove or my folding bushcraft essentials stove as I live in a National park and gorse fires are a big problem in Wales so I don't take any chances and the plus side is fuel consumption is minimal in both cooking food and boiling water and having a real fire to relax to. Great video, mate, i find them informative and relaxing, so keep them comming! Cheers
Great video mate and beautiful location. That spider is exactly why I was taught to always keep the shelter zipped up ata high point. Tents etc are always zipped up as high as I can get the zip. Simply it prevents unwanted creatures getting in there but I see so many people leaving their gear wide open especially Swags.
Pretty sure that’s a Wolf Spider. Poisonous but not lethal, but very painful bite and can make you sick. Anyway, great video as always mate, we need them in times like these when it’s relaxing to watch someone get into the outdoors when many can’t. Been following you for ages and love every video 👍.
I concur that it’s a wolf spider.
Yeah, I think you're right about it being a wolf spider. Had to deal with a few of those bastards, had a mother wolf spider in my bed once, didn't realise until she was dropping babies everywhere. Another time I woke up to my cat killing one right next to my pillow, my little hero.
spiders aren't poisonous they are venomous,
@@jimmyrecard6021 , you’re a genius! My god you must be sad to point that out to the masses 6 months later. Bravo!
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Thanks mate I'll be going out in the swag this weekend after that relaxing video nothing beats a solo trip out bush
Thanks for explaining the swag to those of us in other parts of the world. It’s so nice to see different ways to enjoy the outdoors, swag or otherwise. Keep ‘em coming! 👍
Awesome, as a non Aussie background there was heaps of learning and fun for me in this video. Appreciate your contribution.
I love the Australian bush, it’s just humbling to live in a beautiful country.
We have everything here, we are the lucky ones❤️
I have a 4 year old boy who, for some unknown reason loves this particular Video after watching it with me when you first posted it. He calls you the "Frog Man" because I told him the noise in the background is frogs. I have seen this probably 50 times now because he watches it over and over again. We have swapped Bluey the dog for Bluey the swag lol
Well Scotty its good to see the young blokes remembering the old swaggies mate, they were the back bone labour of so much of rural Australia, particularly in the sheds (shearing sheds that is). Mate thinking back to that bygone era, when seeing your swag and its contents I had laugh to myself. S/Steel billy, titanium frying pan, and a GPS, WOW, mate you'd be the envy of many a swaggie Scotty, and topped off with a Pommie bed roll. Ha, don't worry, there were many Pommie imports back in the 50's humping their bluies on the long paddock, picking up their 3 bob a day dole from the local post office. Occasionally an old sundowner would drop into our place. Most were WWI or WWII veterans with empty war disturbed lives. My Dad being a WWII 6th Div soldier would always accommodate them well with a soft bed on the verandah and if they fitted, give some of his clothes. Mum would do their washing and refill their tucker bag with home cooked bread, and some home made butter and some fresh veggies from our garden. Mate if you can score a 25ld hession sugar bag, these were the traditional tucker bags and were attached to the swag shoulder strap and hug over the front to act as a counter weight to the swag. Usually sash cord was the standard tie aound the swag roll and doubled up to become the shoulder strap. You did well Scotty and my heartiest complements to you for the effort you put into making this video. P.S. Bulldog ants were the bain of a swaggies life. A number a swaggies perished from multiple Bulldog ant stings. A very painful way to die. Always search around an area where you want to camp because these ants are very active of a night, and are total bastards, traveling up to 30 to 40 metres from their nest which is usually just one sometimes two holes. They're extremely aggressive and bloody dangerous. Once stung in your sleep you'll never forget to comb the area before setting up your camp.
Hey mate, another great
clip mate and your videography showcases that area so well .... without giving it away, we’ve camped there many times mate - absolute gods country. Well done and keep up the great work 👍🇦🇺
New to your chanel and Hooked on your videos. Trying to catch up with all of the videos.
In love with those places of beauty, from a dream, a fantasy.
So untouched by pollution .
Love love love.
Can't wait to see the next trip you take to the outback.
Hi from Los Angeles, California.
Thank you Scotty I haave always found your cideo's interesting and informative Kevin NZ I will investigate my gear bag and see what I can leave behind!
Epic location and awesome capture of the scenery and bush life mate, very peaceful; waltzing with the swag, camped under the shade of the river oaks-Casuarina tree, very Australian and iconic, the perfect place for a gin and tonic.
Good to Listen to the frogs and crickets, and even the call of the lone crow, watching the shimmer of the water on the bark, good old nature putting on a show 👌🍃🏕
Great work as usual...The swag a bit of a evolving, personnel,art form.Been "Waltzing" mine for a while,still trying to get just right. Thank's again.
Totally! Over many swag trips ive set mine with two canvas shoulder straps that i attach to the holding straps on the swag itself. Later added a spliced leather keeper to the bottom to fit a belt. Lol the end result is pretty much a backpack 😀 but i hate carrying over one shoulder but i also love my swag.... i can go 10 times the distance with this set up. And if i forget the straps its easy to rig the exact same setup with a scarf or a shmaug, providing the straps that hold the swag closed are good, depending on body mass. Im a toothpick so its easy to get two straps and a belt from 1 😀
Yessss. Been waiting for some Scotty action
Loved the swag camp and history. More of these, please!
One of the only camping channels where I don't want to skip ahead
You can’t beat a swag! I’ve had mine for over fifteen years and it’s still unreal👍😎🤘
I love learning about a different and at the same time similar culture. I was drawn to your video as a result of receiving a Swagman Roll for Christmas. And I was hoping to glean some info on the Swag. You did not disappoint. Especially regarding the tune “Waltzing Matilda”(spelling?). I’ve known about that song since I was child but never really understood the lyrics. The spider,however,makes me glad that I live where I do and not near you. Thanks much from:
Scott Rhodes
Virginia,USA
This is incredible, the spot you choose is very similar in appearance to places here in the UK but with a few differences 😀. Although it’s heavy, what a wonderful way to camp out. Keep doing what you’re doing Scott. You are a great ambassador for the ‘Aussie natural environment’ enjoy the Spring as where I am autumn is on the way. Atb Andy
Sorry EnglishAndy, if he keeps lighting fires like in this video, there wont be much Aussie bush to enjoy in the future.
Lovely to see you again. Must have been a little chilly, noted the long trousers. Beautiful spot, wanted to jump right into it. Great food, looked and obviously tasted amazing, will definitely try it. Look forward to the next one, take care. Dorset, UK
Great to see something other than normal fishing 👍 great to hear the swaggy history too.
Wow, I found you and your channel this time and it's great! I love the nature, the music and the way you are filming and cutting.
A new subscriber from germany 💚
"Once a jolly swagman sat beside the billabong Under the shade of a coolibah tree". Loved this Scotty. Great to see that you are still able to get out and about. Stay safe! From Colorado, Roger.
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This looks absolutely amazing! Such a beautiful countryside. I love seeing the Australian perspective of traditional camping. I have an Australian swag here in America but with the mattress and gear rolled up inside it is too bulky and heavy to carry around. I do sleep well in it though.
Absolutely gorgeous to watch Scotty. You always make it so relaxing.
Loved the swag back story.
Would love to see how you would do a car camping set up too.
Just wow 👌 thankyou again for another banger Scotty! Favourite YT channel by far
Pasta Primavera, Frogs Croaking, Gentle River Flowing Over Rocks, Gin and Tonic........ and a Giant Spider of Doom. I was right there with you, until the spider showed up, then I was like, nope, sorry Scotty, you're on your own. Beautiful video, as always, Thank you so much. Stay well.
Another ripper trip, mate. Nice work 👍
Love your work Scotty! Definitely hard to catch yabbies if the water temp is at or below 10 degrees. Keep up the great work mate, very inspirational. Cheers!
Waltzing Matilda is a great song thanks for the recommendation. Up there with whiskey in a jar an when the roses bloom again for old timeless songs.
Another nice spot in our beautiful country. That spider reminded me when packing up my camp one day and got bitten by a very colourfully yellow spider. I didn't see him until after he got me on the finger. Lucky I was going home. Just got a headache and a swollen hand for a few days from it.
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As usual sick video mate and good to see a bit of a nod to a time gone, keep it up
Hey Scotty, I believe that’s a lyconsidae sp, wolf spider the same spider model was used for the giant spider in the Harry porter film. Can’t say for certain as it was hard to see but they have very distinct forward facing eyes. Venomous but not considered medically significant to humans. Anyway, cheers great video.
Thanks @RyanYoxo I was looking through the comments for this.
Good video cobber, my Grandma talking about the1930s ,spoke of swagman looking for work,she said they carried 2 or 3 tucker bags , waxed linen,for flour, and roast beef that was proffered or corned. Loved it ,wish I was there. Keep em coming.
Hello from Houston tx, I enjoy pretty much all your videos thanks for sharing with us
I follow a few camping channels, your meals are the best ! Was hoping the spider didn't find a way into your swag !
really good production quality and lots of effort put in.
This was great. So good to see you out and about sharing the history of the outback with us!
G'day Scott 👍 absolutely awesome video as always. Hey, another great way to catch yabbies is to use a piece of "scrim" the open weave sheet of green material the military issues to use as a scarf or concealing cover. Just lay it on the creek bed with a rock on each of the 4 corners with your tuna can under it in the middle. The yabbies get caught up in the weave quite easily and also helps stop turtle's getting to the bait. Cheers bloke.
Another great video, thanks Scotty, more of the traditional stuff please will be greatly appreciated.
Hi~there~ I live in korea This is my favorite channel, there's good nature and emotional music in your video I love your video and Austraila! I want to see your channel for long time~
Love your style Scotty..... some of us get this more than you could imagine.... thank you for sharing
You should take a plastic gold pan and do some panning when you are camping by these lovely rivers
I’m loving working my way through your channel. Have you ever considered using a game cam, to see what’s around while you sleep?
Scotty mate did I hear you call the pasta "Sketti".. lol. We do have tarantulas here, it looked like one.
My man got a nasty bite from what we think was one.
Love a River Oak camp-site.
"Sketti" - I thought that was Tennessee slang!
Loving your work Scotty. This episode I especially enjoyed the soundtrack with the frogs and birds, but so pleased with your handling of your fire scar. Many years ago I was taught to do that - proper dousing of the fire and cover up. Love the swag concept too, thank you
Awesome stuff Scotty! Great to see simplicity and getting back to the basics. Also, its amazing to see how much you can store away in the swag. Keep up the great work mate! Inspired by your video to get out camping with the very basics. Cheers
Mate, thank you for bringing some peace and serenity to our lives! Stay safe and healthy!
I stumbled upon your videos some time ago and l must say l have found them very relaxing to watch.l can't hike any more but love going bush in my 4wd and finding nice camp sites. Keep up the good work !
Really envy you, here in the UK you cant risk going out without a fully waterproof shelter, given of course that you can find somewhere to pitch it without being told ' private property, sling your hook' .. more of these please.
Got a Wynnchester Adventure swag myself. Fantastic under the stars or a tarp. Tough as nails. Impervious to the elements. Worth every penny.
Wow, I really enjoyed that! First video I’ve watched. Takes me back to 1992 bush walking with friends in the Blue mountains. Snakes and spiders in every corner. Great memories! Thanks 🙏🏻
Great! Beautiful scenery, interesting history, and you eat well! Thanks 🙏.
Hey Scotty, mate that place looked amazing, definitely nothing better than sitting back enjoying the calming sound of water and the bush and mate your pasta dish and breaky looked bloody delicious, great video keep them coming🤙🤙🤙
I've spent a lot of time in AU, working years ago, and 13 years ago i was given an Aussie Blue Healer girl dog , so it seemed right to name her Matilda, and still sing the song to her.:)
Was that a spiny echidna @ 3:20? Yes, it was! What a monotrematic experience!
What was that insecty raspy noise in the background? Oh, frogs.
I'm guessing that yabbies are something like crayfish or prawns?
Would love to see you take advantage of the cold water, nothing better than feeling alive by taking the plunge in the early morning!
brilliant lovely fantastic yet again what a video to watch so envious of what you are doing, keep it going I want to see more. 😎😎
love you're videos mate, they are always so peaceful and calming
Curious wen I saw the word swag.. taught was camping in a fancy way😁IN my culture it's not a tangible thing.Great video. Interesting way of compiling ones necessity for camping..🤔 🇹🇹
Side note: the German noun „Walz“ describes the years of travelling to complete your apprenticeship as a craftsman, usually with formalised clothing and a roll like a swagman.
Btw: Can somebody tell me how the term Matilda came to be used for a swagman’s roll? I tried to look it up once and did not find a proper explanation.
I too would like to know this!
@@andrelaschet3957 the term comes likely from the same area. Matilda was/is a Teutonic name which has the meaning of the mighty battle maiden. Since the swag was considered as a “sleeping partner” the term likely derives from that. These days it would probably be Waltzing Sheila 😅
@@danielschneke2376 I’ve read about the sleeping partner idea and I think it is likely. But I’m still interested as why good old Matilda had to become every mens bedfellow, that old tart ;-) And maybe if there is a historic person involved?
thats were the song would have got it from as the English language comes from the German n Greek language.
I like how you have combined Pommie bushcraft methods, LNT, hooped bivvy and millbank with Aussie bush setting. Very Ray Mears meets Bush Tucker Man. Your editing was spot on, very pro and the content had me focussed for the entire video. Well done young fella. Brekkie looked bloody epic, cafe material mate. You got yourself a new sub. Cheers.
Hi Moose ;-)
Beautiful spot Scotty... I've said it before, but you eat far better out bush than I do at home! 😂 The sound of those frogs was wonderful... I sleep through anything, so that would have been such a nice sound for me just before I fall asleep. Thanks for taking us along Mate. Stay safe and hope you checked the swag for that bloody spider before rolling it up!! 😨
Plenty of bush telly material to gather there in Frogs Heaven Scotty. Magnificent spot for a swag. Bet you'll be back there again mate. Calm peaceful and brilliantly photographed. More of these please. Bushyboy Oz.
Great video Scotty. Love the idea of traditional swaggie. Look forward to the next one, stay safe over there..
Another great show & scenery with good old school camping with a SWAG. Well done mate. Will also try that pasta recipe of yours tonight. Cheers & greetings from Christmas Island.