Yes it is, falling is part of life on gnarly terrain. Just so there’s no pretend agreements, please clarify this right message that you speak of?

Hey Shinta, I just sold off two air mattresses as I’m so happy with the exped you sold me that I don’t think I’ll go back to my old ones so I’m having a clean out. The thing is in 10 years time we will be wishing that we are the age we are now and that we did things that our body will allow us to do now so that’s what I’m doing pushing it.

@BlackshacksBushcraft Thanks Mr Whitehouse, I’m sure you related to the bush bathing segment. I was struggling with my lungs at the start, (you can hear it as I talked) so I’m off to get a chest X-ray too, stay in touch, let me know reason for your 30% loss 🙏

Thanks for watching, yes I do want to complete the series sooner than later so the intel is able to help people, though it’s not likely out for 2-3weeks, be sure to hit the notification 🔔

Thanks Elisha (powerful name) When were you at Motutapere and when might you attempt N/S. I’m just about to start a bathroom reno but day-2,should be out within 3 weeks, thanks for reaching out 👋

@OutdoorsmanDave A friend and I were at Motutapere on Friday 17/1. We stopped for lunch and coffee. Up and back down via the lakes. I have ticked off some sections of the N/S. My next section is kaimai summit from the highway to Te Whare Okioki and out either the falls or Te Tuhi. I have done Te Tuhi to falls already though.

Mate, here I am walking 30km a day through gnarly terrain, providing viewers with great educational Intel and you do a nice easy walk into a bbq table area, cookup a Trangia meal and your views go through the roof overnight (well done). I can’t get my head around the algorithm, what am I doing wrong? I actually cut out quite a bit of our conversation because you were really grumpy at that point (the rain,and camera malfunction, or me just poking the big bear) 😉 I’ve since got a foam windshield like yours for GoPro, did you have a Drone following you on some of your shots? I don’t think I’ll ever get a drone or a 360 but it does make things look a little more interesting, gadget guy.

@@OutdoorsmanDave Yes, the views on my cooking video were great first up. But after a couple of days it hit the wall. Nothing for the last 24 hours, so Im as confused as you are when it comes to YT. Not so grumpy, more just trying to give you some emotion for the vid. I did actually enjoyed myself on that trip! I found a drone on TradeMe for under $200 and thought, why not? In hindsight, thats probably all its worth, but it does grab the selfie shots OK. I like the 360 better, although its got to be 5 years old, so not so much new gadgets. What is the selfie pole you are using? It looks like a joby gorilla with an extension?

@@OAPAdventures Awesome, you always were cleverer than I. yes it has a Joby foot on it which sadly I lost one of the next day so that’s an expensive mistake and the pole is similar to the one that you used, it’s all I need. Hopefully people will send some money via super thanks and I can buy another tripod foot, it’s an expensive businesses this UT journey 😢

@ I dunno about being cleverer than you. I dont think so, probably just a little more of a nerd. The super thanks are especially nice as they come as a surprise.

@@DaveR-m3n Fenix 6, even reset the software on it, tried to find instructional KZbin videos on , so I’m stumped. if you are Waikato, maybe you could show me how to use my fricking watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HLfn-KdtqckM0

@OutdoorsmanDave I'm using the 6X Sapphire, so should be very similar. Maybe we can figure it out over a cold Hazy 😁. I'll message you next time I'm home from work

Singing from the same song book, wayward pigeon or good George perhaps 🤔

Aww thankyou, I love to explore new places, makes me feel alive 👋

Pity, I’d saw your entry in the book. Did you pick up the hiking poles that I think it was Sarah (red hair lady on her own) had left? The Intentions book indicated she was meant to be at Poupou campsite that night too but when I got there at 10pm I was alone so I suspect she realised she’d left them back at Te Whare Okioki and went back for them and changed her plans? I was told about them from a guy heading south Id passed and I was going to pick them up and take them to her at Poupou but like I said I couldn’t find the poles and she wasn’t at campsite, bit of a mystery?

@OutdoorsmanDave they were still there when we left, another couple asked if they were ours. Another gentleman nearly left his phone on the charger, thankfully he didn't get too far befor returning for it.

@@kenrossiter297 I think I met thst couple too as, she like foreigner and quite a bit older than him? That’s just weird, she must’ve come back for them and change her plans, I was really looking forward to using her poles as my main pole for my tent and having a camping buddy

Hey there, the two men sleeping in the bush 😉 Did you get anything, I spooked a deer on day two and two hunters had just shot another on the old n/s track past Wahine rock?

@OutdoorsmanDave bumped a deer moving too quickly. But still out there enjoying the bush bro!

@@pt4036 interesting, did you come across anything interesting like waterfalls or caves or huts that I need to go off and explore? DM me directly if you did.

@@gregdixon172 I’d never be able to keep up young grasshopper, though perhaps I could slow you down if you carry my pack as well what do you reckon? 😉

@ yeah you’re right. I’m not used to taking extra weight. Maybe I could just be your camera man. So you don’t need to stop and walk back to get your camera. 🤪

@@gregdixon172 Certainly make the hike quicker but then we can get all those new female followers because you wouldn’t be in front of the camera yourself.

@@lesballard9959 that was first thing the 2nd day. I’ve had to get medical attention to it as it got infected and swelled up real bad I’m on antibiotics now. Apart from that, this old carcass has fared quite well.

You have a great name. Yeah, I normally hike with a 75L pack that sits up around 18 to 20 KG’s which I don’t mind but I needed to move a bit quicker on this one, what kind of weight do you get your pack down to a multi day hikes?

@@OutdoorsmanDave oh mine is right up as I carry all my hunting gear. Too much stuff actually. About 25 kg

Wow, I take my head off to you Hunter’s I mean your rifles are 3.5 KG’s on their own let alone trying to take out two hind legs & the back stakes. I saw a Hunter drone recently carrying out a deer via Drone, how awesome would that be.

The North -South track is definitely on my to do list, so I look forward to the rest of your videos!

November 24, it’s all in the video 😊

@@OutdoorsmanDave Cheers Dave 👌

My daughter died in June 2024 trying to walk to that hut with a group of experienced climbers she was inexperienced and 1st time in Crampons slipped and fell a very long way from the marker pole and ended up down in the river bed Laughing and joking in the storm hilights the fact of risk taking and not giving ashit is what cost her life The group didn't think of her or if she was OK just focusing on the hut the mountain was extremely icey that day but seeing how steep it is in the video she would of been struggling 😢

@ apparently your daughter was one of three that have recently died in the area it’s Alpine hut it’s not a place for people that don’t have the right gear, confidence or experience, that’s why I featured our gear so much. Sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹

Thankyou 🤗

Yes it was, though I’ve just gotten in from a three day solo 3x 14 hr mountain hike. Yes interesting, I’ll be back to explore further (with water)

Thanks, very crazy winds, as the toilet can confirm. You indicate you’ve been Scott?

@OutdoorsmanDave I haven't been to Whangaehu Hut, but I remember being sandblasted on the Red Crater one day when I forgot my gaiters! My legs have never been so smooth.

@ People pay big money for that kind of beauty therapy. I actually don’t wear long gators either, I just find I get too hot in them! is anybody else out there feeling the same?

Ok 👍

You’re most welcome 🙏 Be sure to see the two videos in this series, I’ll drop first link in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/noapY3-Oa9CjaKc

I know right, carpark camping, it’s like cheating! Rachelle recons I look good in jeans though. Looks like you’re having a wonderful family time, when you back?

@@OutdoorsmanDaveearly January

@@gymrat2647 looked intense, man if I was solo, I would’ve had turn back thoughts. Apparently 3 people have recently fallen over that edge by the hut that I was filming over. I had to hold onto the cable to stop myself getting blown. Pretty cool hut though don’t you think, did you know about it?

Love it Dave.I like to take my 8 years old son u met in Kaimais couple years ago.The Czech tremping Team if you remember😂. Take care❤

Love it Dave.I like to take my 8 years old son u met in Kaimais couple years ago.The Czech tremping Team if you remember😂. Take care❤

@ Help my memory out, was that the fun Polish group at Te Rereatukahia Hut on my birthday bash night (6yrs ago) or other?

@@OutdoorsmanDave no Polish .Czech Republic group🤣

@@jonnyhell5326 Thanks Jonny, check out my forgotten five series if you love backcountry huts you’ll really enjoy these five. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaeXe4KfpJWKeJo

@@david6920-r6z 2080m but to be fair you start at 1600m. What’s the highest hut you’ve been to? I’ve done ABC base camp in 2013 so the lodge is around 4000m

@@OutdoorsmanDave probably highest is Angelus hut in Nelson lakes . By my guess that is probably only 1500 m

@@david6920-r6z True that. I’m just waiting on an expensive head torch (saved my money by eating cheap food 😂) to be couriered home before I head off on another trip, have you got any hikes planned over the Christmas break?

@@OutdoorsmanDave I have a bad history with cheap torches!! Literally have a bag full of them in the garage! Yes just a few hunts in the Tararuas and Ruahine. One overnighter planned! What sort of torch? Keen to hear a review in due course!!

@@david6920-r6z nitecore HC65 UHE

@@joehiker8114 Do you tent or van camp?

@@OutdoorsmanDave I have done both there. But now we have a camper, just van camp. There are a number of good campsite around there, but Urchin is my fav. Like the walk to the pillars. I often spend the night there if traveling between Auckland and Palmy, break the drive in two.

@@joehiker8114 clever 👍

Which way do you go, west to National Park or East to Kawekas?

@OutdoorsmanDave Pureora FP to the north west is also a great spot. Some big podocarps that thankfully dodged the chainsaw.

Thanks Blair, I don’t like the single sachet chicken stock, way prefer this type.

It’s not commonly consumed here but if you were in survival mode, why not ah!

Are you a club member? What’s it like to ski at, I’ve spent many a day on the slopes on the west side but never Tukino.

@@OutdoorsmanDave Was a member for a few years. It's good if you are happy to do short runs but no crowds.

Yes, I’ve filmed many adventures in the Kaimanawas and the Tongariro National park.

This is what I found…hope it helps Minimal absorption: The body only absorbs a very small amount of aluminum from food, usually less than 1%. No proven link to disease: Despite some studies attempting to connect aluminum to Alzheimer's disease, no convincing evidence supports this link. Acidic food concern: Cooking acidic foods like tomatoes or citrus in bare aluminum can lead to slightly increased aluminum transfer. Anodized aluminum: Modern aluminum cookware often has an anodized layer that reduces aluminum leaching significantly.

Meths but no water, why?

@@OutdoorsmanDave​​⁠I’ve never seen a trangia produce a flame that large or that yellow. The flame should only just reach the base of the pot and be blue or almost colourless. Could the burner have been contaminated perhaps?

I’ve used that stove a lot on its own and yes it was bigger than normal, it shouldn’t be contaminated unless somehow the meth in the aluminium container affects it.

Yes, it was pretty good

@@6Fray Well actually no, especially if using an under quilt

Vor und nach dem Abführmittel

Sonst wäre es kein Doppelmarathon

Ok

Ok then

1. Did I mention that plan somewhere? 2. What’s a indestine flush?

@@kevincollins3418 You are most welcome, Kevin, mums the word on my day role 🙈🙉🙊

Thanks Scotty, was thinking that too, so I’ve actually just ordered one and I’m hoping it’ll turn up before Christmas. I’m curious, how do you secure it under your sleep mat ie what kind of mat are you using in a hammock or are you not? Also I might try the down quilt as an under quilt to replace my heavy and bulky synthetic, what are you using?

@@freedom_on_the_trail True but do most camp on nice grass or wildcamp on a dirt bank. When you back?

@@OutdoorsmanDave​​⁠we’re back in January. I think people camp where they’re comfortable and what’s available. But even on grass, cleanup after rain can be bothersome

@@freedom_on_the_trail thanks Kurt, I pushed somebody towards your channel the other day that was looking at the TA. Remind me what your pack and quilt was again please?

@@OutdoorsmanDave​​⁠the pack was six moon design swift x (but I just purchased a durston kakwa 55 I’m looking forward to trying out in January when we return to NZ). The quilt was an enlightened enigma (but I will get one from kiwi ultralight the next time I buy new). Thanks for recommending my channel.

I’ve seen kingfisher in holes like this but never the boring, thanks for the encouragement

Pete we need to do something together in 2025, maybe I should see if I can get another pole from Game Gear, you use my hammock and I’ll use your 2p tent, call video “House Swap” and you can see for yourself, what do you reckon?

@@OutdoorsmanDave To mis-quote you, "Im always up for an adventure with Outdoorsman Dave!"

Is that what it is, a 27, model, year, it has the hole for the gas? I said dilute by 5%, so do you dilute it in the bottle first & doesn’t it affect the flame heat? Do you do the same with your gin to make it go further too? 🙃

@@PeterNola Aww I love a gin & tonic, what would you bring then for drinkees?

Im not sure of the age of your Trangia. Those holes etc have been around for 25 plus years. It looks like the 27. One of the pots will have the litres marked on it. If the pots are 1 litre, then definitely a 27. If they are 1.5 to 1.75 litre, then a 25. No issue with the heat being affected with a 10% dilution that I have noticed, as you'll see in my vids. I mix in the bottle, its easier. Dont go over 10%, that will make a difference to the flame. If you are a conservative, then 8 or 9% is fine, but that's too much like hard work for me to measure that out, so I pour by "best guess". No gin for me.

Are you in England? thank you so much for watching, you must be my furthest away follower? Is anybody else out there further than England?