2 Days Solo Camping and Hiking in the Perth Hills | Western Australia |

[@mlv2297]

Please keep more videos like this coming. We need more Perth scenes. Seen tons of other states just not many for Perth in particular.

[@jackkermode]

Thank you so much, stay tuned I am making a video this weekend that will come out in a weeks time in the Perth region- then some future adventures planned from there! I appreciate your comment and views much love 🙏

[@lordlyporpoise5828]

Good on you, legend! We are pretty damn lucky to have spots like this to have a ramble so close by. Love your attitude. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@jackkermode]

Absolute legend! Thanks so much for the kind words it motivates me to make more. I love doing this kind of thing and so glad someone can get some good viewing out of it!

[@dropbear430]

Very well done video man, might head up there myself one day. Beautiful country.

[@jackkermode]

Legend! Thanks so much it’s absolutely gold. 🙏

[@unfi6798]

Hello Jack. Just surfing the Net & got your vid. Rather interesting & you picked one of the most beautiful location in WA. Well done indeed. We're three sisters whom have being outdoors for decades & learned that Mother Nature is so beautiful, it also has its challenges when & where, once you've conquered it then you are at One with it. It will serve you well. It's a journey full of adventures that will widen your horizon. But there are rules too that you will learn along the way. We are all still learning.! In our adventures we learned, apart from breathing in the toxic fumes, there are other consequences lighting a fire inside a tent. Always prep your kit to the seasons. You could have fill your water bottle with hot water & put it in your sleeping bag. Even better carry a hot water bottle. Having a good mat for your sleeping bag is awesome but you can also increase its insulation by having a ground sheet for your tent. It's advisable to use Hiking Boots, if you prefer sneakers it's best to use High Tops (ankle high). If on an overnight, we much prefer a Minimalist Kit. Your Backpack looks heavy, it feel heavier going up that incline. You did it though, perseverance is the key to any survival situation & it enhance your confidence. Wool socks would be a great addition including wool underclothes. Never sleeps in the clothes you hike with, you will feel cold due to sweats. In time you will tweak & fine tune your set-up. Good luck Jack. Congrats you've got a new sub from Christmas Island. Do you have an email.?

[@jackkermode]

Wow thank you so much for getting in touch! I appreciate any advice as it helps me improve so I am grateful for the input! We have beautiful surrounding country here in Perth and I really want to capture it and share it with others so I’m glad you found it!

[@benngarthgladden]

Good on you for getting out there and having a go. Camping & hiking doesn't have to be super expensive, just make wise choices. Many of the things I was going to say have already been in the comments eg R-values, warmer rated bag etc. There are also a few cheap but good bits of kit you can pick up on websites like Ali Express, TEMU etc but also you don't want to scrimp on the important things like warmth when sleeping. Avon Valley National Park, Julimar Forrest & Toodyay hills were my childhood stomping grounds and there are some really magnificent places for camping and hiking out that way. Happy to share some ideas if you want! Keep it up!

[@jackkermode]

Appreciate the kind words hugely!! I am in the process of working out my gear list - I feel the best way to learn is getting out there. But the advice from this video has been so helpful! There will be plenty more adventures to come - Perth and beyond. Thanks again

[@M4DBMX]

Great to see mate. Might have to do this one with my son soon.

[@jackkermode]

Thanks so much mate I’d recommend 100%!

[@warrenleagas8084]

Awesome video Jack, I live in the Avon valley on 13 acres and a winter creek,Avon valley is a glorious adventure play ground I’m so pleased you enjoyed the Valley.

[@jackkermode]

Thanks for the comment Warren I appreciate the support so much! The Avon region is truly a gem and fortunate to have it as your backyard!

[@haemstah]

Seems like you're on the north side? Have taken my bike exploring lots of spots through the NP. Theres some interesting old sites scattered deep in the bush there. Some can be found referenced on old maps from 100yrs back. Last time i walked past a re-introduced wallaby which was cool to see. Good stuff!

[@jackkermode]

Legend! I’ve got heaps more exploring to do in this region - tip of the iceberg!

[@ma_polo]

Lovely to see someone just getting out there and enjoying it. Reminds me of starting out hiking running with the cheapest gear and no idea what I’m doing. Good vibes. Sadly it never gets better than the first few adventure. You just chase that high into bigger and longer days

[@jackkermode]

Haha it may never get better but it’s worth chasing!!

[@GrowPhotography]

So refreshing to see some local content like this - see so much coming out of the epic national parks in the US but I'm sure Perth has plenty to offer as well

[@jackkermode]

Very underrated these national parks around Perth. I wonder if its to do with marketing / tourism being focussed in the south west. Or perhaps the lack of major cities / towns inland from the CBD around us limits passers through.

[@GrowPhotography]

@@jackkermode Could be any/all of those... Or it could be that we never appreciate what's right under our nose 🤔

[@InExtremis23]

Great video Jack. Really enjoyed watching (as a Perth native). Looking to getting into solo camping as well. Keep up the great work and thanks for taking us with you.

[@jackkermode]

Thank you so much! I think solo camping is one of the best things a person can do. Hope you find the joy in it as well.

[@mrok3405]

Hey mate, I enjoyed your video and subscribed to your channel. Great content of a local spot and I found it very genuine Nicely done. Looking forward to further videos.

[@jackkermode]

So much gratitude for your comment! People like you give me great motivation so thank you. There are plenty more to come!

[@onthefencefilm]

Great video mate! Thank you for sharing.

[@jackkermode]

Thank you so much for the comment mate! 🙏

[@jarradcolourthesky]

Great video Jack, awesome to see some local content as a Perth Hills local! Keep up the great work!

[@jackkermode]

Thanks so much Jarrad! Love the hills mate plenty more to come!

[@mrrmut57]

Tip for staying warm on those chilly winters nights, check the R value on your sleeping mat. An insulated mat will go a long way to keeping you warm. Aim for at least an R rating of 5. The higher the number the warmer you'll be. Camped atop Mt Cuthbert recently, very picturesque. Subbed

[@jackkermode]

Yeah great tip- my sleeping mat definitely needs an upgrade for the winter months my back was freezing. Mount Cuthbert is on my list! How did you find it? Legend thanks for the comment.

[@middlo]

@@jackkermode Totally agree with this comment, cheap sleeping bag will get you through with enough clothes but the portion of a sleeping bag that under your body is crushed and provides little or no insulation. An insulated sleeping mat will go a long way to helping, not cheap but worth it for winter camping. It sux waking up so cold you cannot get warm mate, been there.

[@MyFisher2010]

when i was younger i would exsplore as well walked for days sometimes love the peace of it all miss doing it but disabilty stops it now great video by the way we do have some great views

[@petermelbourne9722]

Really enjoyed this.

[@jackkermode]

Legend thank you Peter 🙏

[@Fronzel.Neekburm]

This is awesome Jack. Thanks for taking us with you on your adventure. Subbed and hope to see more.

[@jackkermode]

Thank you so much- there will be plenty more to come, I appreciate the kind words

[@Jforrester7225]

Thanks for sharing your video - it's definitely inspiring me to get out there for overnight hikes too! Please keep the videos coming :)

[@jackkermode]

Thanks so much for the kind words- new video coming next week!!

[@ethanroberts3710]

stayed overnight last week. first time I've been, hiked up to emu falls. its a beautiful area. good stuff.

[@jackkermode]

Epic mate it’s such an underrated area - thanks for the comment!

[@BethDoublekickChick]

This is so awesome, Im only 8 minutes into the video and I'm spinning out on how well presented this is ☺️ As a Perth Hills resident since 1986, it makes me so proud to have grown up playing in areas like this. I live near John Forrest National Park and would love to see you do a video and camp there 🙏 (if its allowed or go stealth 😅) Ive immediately subscribed, cheers mate 🤘

[@jackkermode]

Thank you so much😁 so glad you can get some enjoyment out of it!

[@BethDoublekickChick]

@@jackkermode Certainly did, have a great day 🤘

[@mlv2297]

Could you do a minimalist overnight trip? More scenery views please. Loved it when you shared your camera angle of the scenery and views.

[@jackkermode]

For sure! I want to get into tarp camping / ultra lightweight so there will be that in future!

[@louiskudlak2241]

Appreciate your inspiring content, local Ellenbrook resident here, subbed also ❤

[@jackkermode]

Absolute legend! Thank you

[@nathanbates1260]

Awesome mate. It's been a couple years since I did a mission like this. This makes me want to pack my kit and head out soon

[@jackkermode]

Thanks for the comment Nathan support means a lot. For sure - I find it’s the best thing for mental and physical well being is getting out there!

[@sadiqandnature]

Finally a worthy opponent.hahahaha Nice video bro

[@jackkermode]

Hahaha legend! I’ll check out ur stuff

[@Cesspoole]

Nice video, i also live in perth mught have to have a look up there.

[@jackkermode]

I’d recommend 100%!!!

[@shmuffle]

love your video mate, very real

[@jackkermode]

I appreciate the kind words 🙏 legend!

[@jasonfeek6284]

That is pretty much my backyard. I have lived in Morangup for over 20 years

[@jackkermode]

Some may say God’s country - I love it!

[@jocklovell1897]

Amazing love it

[@jackkermode]

I'm glad you like it Jock Lovell 1897 wow are you 127 yrs old

[@gdaymates431]

What's the name of this trail? There seem to be a few different ones. I've been looking to do a loop hike! Thanks, mate.

[@jackkermode]

On AllTrails app this is the Avon Valley Loop!

[@scarab6773]

loved the video mate, are you allowed to camp anywhere in this park? website seems to say it's only allowed in designated areas

[@jackkermode]

Hey mate-honestly I’m not sure, along the river there seemed to be a lot of places to camp some marked and some unmarked- my philosophy really is as long as I leave no trace it’s okay. That being said promoting it is a bit dangerous as it leaves the door open to people who may do the wrong thing. Thanks for the support and comment 🙏

[@DamonBarfoot-ze9is]

Hi Jack! Love the video, i will be doing a few of these trips myself soon. Where did you park the car? And was it safe?

[@jackkermode]

Gday! Thanks heaps for the comment - I parked at the start of plunkett road I think it is called- seemed safe to me some properties nearby which is probably enough to scare off anyone with bad intentions

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice video. Looks great 👍

[@jackkermode]

Thanks so much for the comment!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@jackkermode 👍

[@kingcow4109]

Really enjoyed this. Your voice reminds me alot of Nat Fyfe which I found funny

[@jackkermode]

Haha Thankyou very much!!

[@7thNoteOfficial]

Who cuts that grass? What grass is that that don't need cutting?

[@jackkermode]

I think you have asked a question that could stall the universe not sure if anyone has the answer to that

[@7thNoteOfficial]

@@jackkermode 😂😂😂

[@mizukibuzza]

I went to Avon valley national park today, but I couldn’t go on the river side due to the railway track. Is this other side of the Avon valley national park? North side of the river?

[@ironicreid5409]

it feels so strange seeing someone post a camping video in one of my favourite camping areas, that big white clay track down the hill is nuts to drive up and down but its worth it to be on the good side of the river.

[@jackkermode]

Hahaha yep I bumped into someone attempting that track - I wouldn’t be game enough 😹 particularly after some rain

[@prospectorpete]

The perth hills are nice. I go there alot in my search for gold

[@jackkermode]

Prospecting! Good luck my friend

[@danielg6104]

Hey Jack, the camp site a 3:22 can you get a vehicle there?

[@jackkermode]

Yep sure can- there’s a four wheel drive track that can get you down there

[@Hello-p1b]

What are your favourite things to do while camping

[@jackkermode]

Honestly just relax! It’s the perfect time to take your mind off stresses of life, read a book, enjoy the scenery and cook meals it’s surprising how much time doing the little set ups things take I’ll usually download a movie I’ve been wanting to watch too

[@NatureCircumstance]

Nice video👍🏼 where did you park?

[@jackkermode]

I used the all trails app which showed me the start of the trail- can’t remember the name of the road….. I’ll find it for you!

[@NatureCircumstance]

@@jackkermode I’m guessing Plunkett Road? Looks like the loop continues down south wards then onto Sapper Road before you meet the river👍🏼👍🏼

[@makayla8179]

Are you stealth camping or are you staying in designated campgrounds?

[@jackkermode]

Stealth camping on this one!

[@kelsey_macklin]

This is an awesome video, i want to get more into solo camps and that, but also wouldnt mind people who are like minded. How have you gone so far with the wild camps have you had any trouble from rangers or anything. Id love to just pitch my tent at a stunning location without the worry of a fine. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. What kinda of camera set up are you running?

[@jackkermode]

Never had any trouble with rangers and I’m like 90% sure you can camp in these national parks as none of them state you can’t - they usually do when they don’t want you there. A lot of the tracks you can find will never be caught by rangers as there is no one out there particularly in winter. I use a GoPro hero 10 🙂

[@ninkey_]

what tent are you using?

[@jackkermode]

Im using a Denali Kakadu II I got it new for $100 from anaconda 😅

[@sebastianmoonsamy5413]

do you have to drive there? if so how safe is parking your car at this place while you're so far away?

[@jackkermode]

You park your car at the trailhead if you don’t have a 4wd which is 10km from this spot…. Just have faith in humanity I guess the reward of spending the night in this spot is better than the risk of someone breaking into my car 😹

[@tyggzy1695]

Dumb question - is this 4WD accessible? Can't say my wife and I are too fond on hiking 😂

[@jackkermode]

The first camp site I show early in the video is! It’s quite a hard 4x4 track down particularly after all this rain but it would be worth it

[@blakeb5750]

Nice spot. Ive hiked a couple of times along the Avon. Did you find the water salty at all?

[@jackkermode]

It’s a beautiful few km along the river. Yep I didn’t end up getting a clip but I didn’t drink the water very salty

[@smallbeginning2]

​@@jackkermode I wonder why it's salty

[@craig5147]

How did you find the train noise during the night?

[@jackkermode]

It wasn’t too bad- I was waking up from being cold anyway 🤣 but it definitely woke me 1-2 times

[@mrwalker6026]

Lot more comfortable with a fire

[@jackkermode]

Haha that’s the last time I don’t bring matches

[@tommyslavic898]

This must be the Avon Valley Loop. You are a brave man to venture out in winter with a Denali Lite sleeping bag rated for summer. What liner did you use?

[@jackkermode]

Yep this was the Avon Valley Loop- have you done it before? I used a thin Denali cotton liner so I was definitely not prepared on one of the coldest nights of the year haha. Maybe Naive more than brave- thanks for the comment and watching.

[@tommyslavic898]

@@jackkermode Try the Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme Thermolite Liner which is available at Anaconda for $99. Also got a Denali Capsule 300 rated 2 degrees for $149. Plenty warm enough. Walked the Walyunga park plenty but not there yet.

[@jackkermode]

⁠​⁠@@tommyslavic898Yeah as Im getting started with hiking/camping definitely going to slowly upgrade gear along the way- thanks for the recommendations. Love Walyunga - got a video coming out today from last weekend there.

[@tommyslavic898]

@@jackkermode Cheers look forward to it. Prepping for a fastpacking trip for a couple of days down the Bibb. So been looking closely at the lightest / most compact sleep system I could find without breaking the bank. It gets cold in the hills.

[@zensempai7371]

I would not sleep on the ground in the Avon in winter- without a 0 degree bag at the least 😅 - it gets cold. It's a great spot to stay though.

[@Bill-q6g]

Yea dards

[@corinnadewar392]

Hiking? so brave......why not a motorcycle at least so you can reach a place for food etc

[@jackkermode]

Haha I love being on foot!

[@rowdy5697]

Hi Not a good idea cooking in your tent with gas or using gas to heat the tent. Carbon monoxide poisoning. We don't want to lose you before we see a few more trips 👍

[@jackkermode]

Legend thank you! Yep silly to risk it like that but shows how cold I was haha!

[@darrenmoore2]

fire keeps you warm.