3 Day Solo Australian Winter Bushcraft Camp

Join me for a 3 day bushcraft adventure into the Australian bush where I camp by a beautiful river. I build a tarp shelter, make a bushcraft chair, use a flint and steel and cook up some awesome tucker.
Hope you all enjoy.
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[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Hey folks, hope you don't mind a longish one. It was a really fun trip to a new area with plenty of bushcraft so I hope you all enjoy. Thanks legends 🤙

[@lionlow9634]

Love the longish ones, mate 🤙🤙🤙

[@jimfatyakmcgregor8867]

Scotty's Gone Walkabouts longer the better. good stuff mate, love your videos.

[@blutosspinach6475]

See what some of the Canuks do in Canada. good time in crappy conditions. excellent tarp configuration by the way. in fact, I've logged into my memory as a solid and will give it a go on my next adventure.

[@dabushbois5231]

Again Scotty another beautiful video and very well done, love the new campsite bro and all the bush land that goes with it, keep up the great work coming from us both, can’t wait for the next one.

[@Antonio_Ch]

Longer videos, more detail = GOOD STUFF!!!

[@owendavis4154]

Definitely try some live bait. Yabbie`s, shrimp or worms are ideal for fishing in murky water. I grew up on the Murray River and spent most of my time bait fishing it`s the easiest way to get a feed. Something to be aware of also is that the majority of Native fish will always stay close to structure. Look for fallen timber in the water, snags etc that`s where the fish are. They like to hide out of the current and wait for something tasty to come so they can dart out and grab it. Hates Spam is spot on with his comment about not using a sinker the more natural the bait presentation the better. The downside is you will loose more hooks etc fishing in these area`s but that is where all the good tasting native species are. I see a lot of people casting into the middle of the river in the hopes of catching a fish but what they overlook is that all the bait, yabbie`s and shrimp etc are living close in to the water`s edge. Some of the biggest fish I have caught have come by using unweighted bait cast only a small distance from my fishing position. The bank of the river is a structure just as much as a submerged tree or snag. Keep trying mate and you will succeed, nothing taste better than fresh fish that you have caught cooked outdoors on a open fire, its worth the effort!!!!

[@beaul83]

That feeling when you get an hour long video from Scotty.

[@wildlifeinclose-up1960]

Completely agree...

[@Owl566]

Yep!

[@xingmenneigong]

watch corporals corner vid on the tripod knot to bind 3 logs together. Good for the type of shelter you built there

[@wetdedstuocm]

A hour with Scotty is pure Magic.. A calmness to your video's. Makes ones troubles vanish.. Peace..

[@ulrikezachmann7596]

Hey you plan well and think of everything. Your bush craft is very good and admirable. Love your stuff. You are so much fun to watch. Those spuds being crisp, if you eat the skin that charcoal will stop you from farting too much. For all those other bush people watching, you don’t need much to have a great time. Just stay warm, dry and make sure you have water and can find your way home.

[@justinkane1]

Hey Scotty when fishing fresh water with bait try using a simple “running rig” main line through a ball sinker tied too a swivel then on the other side of the swivel tie a 5-600 mm mono leader and just a 2/0 hook should do . also try using Bega Cheese the cod love it !!

[@pamulmer554]

Hi Scotty. We enjoy you're videos a lot. My husband suggested that you might try fishing in the morning or evening for the best luck. Also, American cheese or night crawlers for bait. He is very happy to find out there is someone else out there that doesn't drink coffee. lol But he doesn't drink beer either.

[@lolcatz88]

I was 36 when I first drank coffee. I started with mocha and now, 10 years later it’s still my preferred caffeinated beverage

[@Angela-qg8yg]

Beautiful area. Great video

[@philclark6250]

Great camp again,just on the topic of carp I fish for them in England,I'd get yourself a Polaris float which finds the bottom no matter how deep it then locks itself on the line,fish it about a foot overdepth with corn on the hook,every half an hour flick some grains of corn around the float half a dozen max,if there's carp there you'll get them,btw at the end of your stay do you check your rucksack for spiders, snakes or any other creatures? I always do now for mice mainly as I brought at least one home once and it had babies,not great believe me,I had to set traps for them til I got them all,about ten in total,the wife was over the moon NOT,all the best Phil 👍🇬🇧

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

Great vid Scott. On my last camping trip with my daughter at The Grampians we cooked some potatoes and corn cobs in the fire, ours turned out a little crispy as well. Oh well, practice makes perfect.

[@lizardears4861]

You should do a video with fellow KZbinr Chris Bamman and get some fishing tips! He’s always catching something.

[@pedropedroztravels8272]

Ummm no disrespect here mate, really. But ! ole mate C Bamman runs rings around this fella. I'm not just talking about fishing but as an out doors man in general. This bloke just makes basic shelters and talks to much imho. Chris gets in there and just gets shit done. So these two fellas are worlds apart.

[@Solarlube]

Loved the trip Scotty best so far in my humble opinion. . Like you say it's never long enough. Loved the area you were in. May I suggest Scotty making a spatula out of wood to stir your food instead of your knife (lol) oh and why doesn't anyone take a pair of tongs with them. There you go maybe make a pair of them as well. A few years ago every man and his dog were making chairs great to see its making a come back your version is great. Thought your back rest could have been a little bit higher especially for your height. I saw myself having a port and falling asleep haha in front of the fire. You pick some great locations.

[@danjones9757]

Man I used to always burn my potato’s until i started placing them next to the fire/coals for 30 mins before putting it directly on the coals. This gives it the chance to start to cook through before browning the outside. Also, try putting it in some less intense coals and rotating regularly. Seems like a lot of effort and takes a bit longer but the end result is totally worth it! Loving the content BTW! 👌 Keep it up!

[@JustDeacon]

My new Favourite Bushcraft KZbinr. I will be here everyweek. Glad I found ya! Love from London, England.

[@jamesbaldwin9969]

Again a great video. You are a master at catching the wonders of nature. Really cool to see that kangaroo. If you're ever wanting to see the Florida bush hit me up. Goodday

[@phoebeappleby2783]

The eucalypt looked like Silver Leaf Iron Bark. They have such a strong smell 😍

[@shaneflickinger]

I will say one thing, you don't mess around when you make a sandwich! I never heard of haloumi chesse until I started watching this channel. Don't think I've ever seen it in the stores here in the states, but I have lived in pretty rural areas. Maybe the stores in the bigger cities carry it? Thanks for another awesome video Scotty!

[@quikstop4347]

Love your work, your pack organisation is to OCD perfection! Used to live and work in the Kimberley, fantastic place - so much culture and extremely remote. Be warned though, if the Kimberley bug bites, it bites hard! Get to Derby, get into King Sound and Talbot Bay and see if you can talk your way onto a pearl farm...

[@justindawson3428]

About bloody time you got a cutting board, your knife and my teeth will love you for it. I never had coffee either. I always hear people saying the NEED coffee before they can do anything and to me that dose not sound right, you should be able to get up and go and not rely on a boost from coffee. Glad you liked the red center it is a special place for sure.

[@scottashley3830]

Coffee truthfully drains your life force, making you feel tired😮

[@marksandyleucapops]

Awesome vid mate. Worth the wait! 😉

[@julianran5701]

Great video I'd love to do this stuff when I'm older I'm twelve and live in WA

[@3blackguitars995]

I use a separate knife with a full flat grind for food prep,leaving the edge on my bushcraft knife (scandi grind) for wood. I also carry a small bamboo cutting board for food prep(never cut on metal)

[@StankPlanks]

Very relaxing to watch. Halloumi is so good!

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Another great video. Try catching some live bait using your gin bottle to make a plastic bottle shrimp trap. Fish love live shrimp.

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

As an artist, I look at people' faces in general, particularly the eyes. Everytime, I see your eyes, the thing that comes to mind is SINCERITY, GOOD PERSON. I always get an initial reaction from looking at someone's eyes. I always have. I can't explain it. I wish you would make all your videos this long. I long, reallllllly love your videos and your professional videography. I can't get enough. Here's one person who really, truly appreciates your work. Thank you.

[@johnnyb9218]

I know your comment is probably over a year old but I just had to add my own comment as a portrait artist, I can see where you are coming from. I totally pick up on his vibes as an authentic person & it shows in every way both verbally & in also just subtle nuances of facial expression.

[@Angie-xz8dm]

Love your videos. Think like a fish. lol you will catch one and cook it. I hope to visit Aussie one day. My hero will always be Steve Erwin..RIP

[@josephmorrison3165]

Man your video quality is unreal! Loving the channel and all of your knowledge alot!

[@timgruchot2162]

For carp we always berley with breadcrumbs and use stale bread as bait, in big chunks, 1 inch in size and a big hook. no sinker or float.

[@johnsavage1109]

Yeah, the stinking carp will be Aus wide if nothing is done about them. It's gunna be harder than getting rid of rabbits. Fishing....don't worry about corn, just rustle about under leaf litter, in old wood, under tree bark......you will find good bait everywhere once you learn. Don't forget that it is spring time now and the Drop Bears will be waking up. Maybe start wearing some protection on the back of your neck. Thanks for sharing.

[@earlwright3613]

Yeah have a terrible problem with carp here in the states. Now Florida is infested with pythons and eguana.

[@808bAler]

A square tarp is the most versatile cover element out there, more experience with that DD 9×9 will show you that is true.

[@kevanne3230]

Hi Scotty i am enjoying your clips with theintention of using the methods for cooking in our NZ bush. Cheers

[@lachygordon]

Another awesome production mate. Such a pleasure to watch. Keep it up!

[@BadMonkey443]

Inspiring Scotty. Thanks mate

[@careenaalexis]

Epic epic video dude! Man, your skills, both filming and outdoors skills, are phenomenal. Also, your chair looks WAY better than mine 😂😂 Hah Thanks for sharing Scotty, great stuff for a guy who doesn’t drink coffee (Ryan doesn’t drink it either...) 😝😝

[@slimpimpin856]

Finally someone that talks.. An personally coffee isn't all that great coco is better

[@Ricey5849]

I've been watching for some time, love your work and locations, If you can't catch a fish., Buy one in the store & Wiggle it about on the bank. O Ps Love the Halloumi cheese (it was in one of the bigger stores) (the new Les Hiddins)

[@thelonewanderer4072]

the quartz demonstration was great, awesome video mate.

[@AndyTychon]

Every time I watch your cookups it makes me hungry 😀 great video again mate, thanks 👏

[@hotpotmushrooms6365]

Colab with Joe robinet would be sick....

[@brianterceira3120]

TA outdoors so much better informed

[@CorbinAce]

@@brianterceira3120 There are lots of great bush crafters out there. Male and Female. Many in Canada and Austria, all over the world. They love 10 below and 5ft of snow. LOL

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

I’ve just seen your videos which are a joy to watch thank you so much. Just a suggestion I was a trout and Salmon fisherman and fished all over the world. I used to camp out for 14days in Scotland on Loch Lomond, and from 10days to2days on Lough Corrib kin Eire. Just a suggestion I think you should ground bait the area you wish to fish Carp. Anyway love your videos and your knowledge of your bush.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@keeganpatrick4363]

Mate your cinematographer is top notch. I dunno what you do for work or studied at school but it’s like watching a film. Ps I don’t know how you don’t swear so much I’d be the worst to do video logs like you do. Every video is more and more amazing than the last.

[@Arexodius]

I didn't think it could get that cold in Australia. Still, the sight of rime frost in the morning is something else. And I'd argue that "the real world" is out there in the wilderness :)

[@TheKodiak72]

When fishing for carp in the murray, I just use pre-rigged whiting rigs. They are a bottom feeder and carp are good fighters so when they take your hook youll know! Yeah corn works well but they say a carp will even take ciggy butts haha. Have you ever had Halomui fried sticks ? Damn they are good.

[@markwis5285]

Great to see another one out makes me want to pull out my new rod haven't used since buying it a year ago. Live bait is the way t go, Its just the natural cycle of things.

[@TheKodiak72]

@@markwis5285 carp will take anything lol

[@EchoBravo370]

I love winter in Oz

[@shaungreenwood3232]

bait the area ur going to fish aswell and make sure you plumb the depth so you know where to set the float

[@billcotton1551]

Another great one Scotty! I would have paid for that "tucker' in a restaurant. Looked delicious!

[@TheNitroGeneral]

The special sound off the outback in Australia is so nice and peaceful. Great video 😃

[@kennytai9850]

Great content on bushcraft! I love it.

[@WaitWhat99]

Great video mate 👍 loved it. My one comment is you may need to invest in some warmer sleep gear for next winter. You looked a bit shattered by that second morning ay. But looks like a gorgeous spot. Definitely worth going there again hey 👍

[@MikeyGeeez]

G'day mate, down here in Vic waiting for this lockdown to end... finding your channel has really been a treat! Very inspiring

[@marianfrances4959]

scotty, i love your videos!! always fun to see your seasons the opposite of ours in canada (you are, after all, upside-down!!). it is a true privilege to get to see wild australia and you are an excellent 'host'. thank you for that.

[@Morongobill]

Scotty's Gone Walkabouts and Gourmet Campfire Cuisine!

[@FreshFishPro]

Great vid as always! Here in the States I've never even heard of halloumi cheese since no one I know eats it. Sharp chedder, swiss, provolone, colby jack, & munster are the favorite cheeses of the Western U.S. Keep up the cool vids! 1 note: carp are considered trash fish & really not worth catching. If you do try for them, their main diet is aquatic insects -- try a fly fishing class if any are local & have them concentrate on teaching you how to "roll cast." It's much more fun than using a spin rod (though I do take both usually when going fishing here in the State of Idaho.

[@jamesbaldwin9969]

I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I like tea. Coffee makes my heart race. I love the smell of it. Hot chocolate is awesome too and beer. LOL By the way add a little butter with your potato, it my help to keep it from burning.

[@alexstojanovic6960]

The scene when you unwrap the potato from the foil, I burst out laughing 😂. That’s the funniest I’ve seen for a while! Great stuff mate. Keep up the great work. I knew you would love the Red Centre. I’ve been twice and it certainly leaves a life long impression and definitely changes your life! 👍

[@Hucfinn-zz8dl]

Yeah man, That's why it's called fishing not catching !!! Love your spin casting rod & reel !!!

[@alexarks517]

Need to get yourself a 4x4 and go exploring. So much more to see than just the side of the road.

[@Lee-astrololee]

So Peaceful out there Scott, great video again mate!

[@k2daizzzo]

Awesome video, I really enjoyed it. The one thing that stood out to me and I wondered about was why don't you wear gloves to protect your hands while you are working & building? A bad cut, gash or puncutre on your hand can ruin a trip in the wilderness. Keep up the adventure videos & be safe.

[@RyanBe]

Haha it’s totally ok I don’t drink coffee either. We are a special kind. And I don’t catch much fish either. But I’m sure our women still love us haha. Enjoyed. !

[@justincase7535]

Wish winter in Scotland was like that

[@nadenegordon7639]

Loved this video, by far my favorite as not long moved from Bathurst and reminds me of country around there. Wish I did more camping while I was there. Thanks for sharing.

[@matthewvelo]

I was thinking it looked a lot like Bathurst, especially up along the Turon River or near the Turon/Macquarie Hole junction, but it sure as hell doesn't look like a Bathurst winter!

[@nadenegordon7639]

@@matthewvelo haha I think it'd be a lot whiter in the mornings, nice spot.

[@westzidedrop2442]

You help nurse a hangover on a Sunday morning really well extremely peaceful keep up the good work

[@lucashobbs7119]

Fantastic work Scotty, your ability to capture the environment you are travelling in is amazing!

[@johnrabey4212]

Live bait Scotty. Get a Yabbie trap, hook em through the tail. Check the local environment for bait; worms, grubs. You will get there. Love the videos.

[@Solarlube]

Great advice

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Awesome video Scotty. What a top spot. Great work on the chair. 😁

[@littlekenny8411]

Great spot. Great video. I try to cook over coals rather than flames which results in more even heat and less soot over pan, billy, tools. A few more of the large rocks in the fireplace help with thermal mass so the fire pit stays warmer over night and easier to kick start it in the cold morning air.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

No worries about the coffee mate. I was 40 before I started drinking it. Great trip! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@001desertrat3]

Scotty , 30 years old and never had Coffee ? Try this : Mix Coffee and Hot Chocolate 50/50 -- it's called Mocha and it's delicious !

[@hihosh1]

In South Africa we usually call the place you buy food at school a tuckshop, so not so difficult

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Yeah tuck is an old colonial word👍

[@MissJudyJetson]

As a fellow non-coffee drinker I say, keep up the good work. Hot teas and hot chocolates are so much better!

[@zachhenderson7982]

If you're trying for carp, look up how to tie a "hair rig", bring a can of corn, throw a handful or two out, cast out to where the corn is, wait and watch the line. Worst case scenario you cook the left over corn! Works for me here in the states, should work there.

[@MrJohnmccrory]

great stuff Scotty , maybe someday the fish will bite , lol

[@sonniandersson8637]

amazing fun video to watch didnt event fastforward a single time! Good work out there! we are all learning along our trip in life.

[@littlepony6762]

Again didn’t disappoint Beautiful Peaceful place. Like your food choices looks so delicious. Like your self made Chair. Thank you 👍

[@pedromiguelrodriguezsantel8267]

Saludos, Australia es una hermosa tierra, cuidenla.

[@bradpeebles9158]

Fantastic as always, wish they were all this long!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Nice one Scotty, like your message at the end about leaving minimal sign and leaving the area as you found it.

[@LarryLongtimegone]

Man, I love your videos, but I always have to make sure I've eaten before I watch them because once you start cooking it always looks so good I straightaway get the munchies and have to pause the vid and go knock up some fridge tucker in the kitchen.

[@MokuNui808]

With the square tarp you could place it in a plow point configuration to give you a shelter like that. I believe Corporals Corner has a few videos showing how

[@CorbinAce]

Hey Scotty. Toolman John here in Florida, US of A. My first time viewing an Australian video. Nice spot to set up camp. I really enjoyed trailing along. Thanks. It is a new experience figuring out some of the Aussie lingo, but fun. I was surprised you didn't get a nibble fishing. Maybe the water is too cold. They get lazy when it is hot and when it is cold. Unpredictable. You cook just like me. When the food is pitch black it is ready. :O) Never was good at timing the cooking. It's even harder on a camp fire. You have to let it calm down a bit. Cheers.

[@ERIKOFFTRACK]

Another cracking video mate - it's always great to check out new country! A really well shot and edited video! That chair looked the business!

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Beautiful stuff scotty..... No salt

[@Fishergirl110]

This video is soooo good I love it, so so good I can’t wait for spring and summer videos

[@rhysandrew4511]

Another amazing video man, beautiful music too!

[@JasonMcCann841]

Watched every second of your great video! Thanks for sharing Scott.

[@adrianp2007]

Yet another great video.. onya mate!

[@slow_diver]

You didn't ask for it, but I have some strange strong desire to tell you to rake some coals well out of the fire and away from flames to cook on and plant your spuds in. Open flame nearby is too hot. As for fishing, I would set a fixed line for an eel there, I used to use a bit of inner tube so they tired themselves out if you aren't nearby, but I reckon you could rig up a wee little bell or something to alert you to one on the line. If you want to catch a carp I would use a float and have the bait just near the bottom, when the float went under set the hook with a jerk. I used to use rolled up balls of bread. You don't need much. Serene watch mate. Second track sounded like This is Your Captain Speaking, gorgeous tune.

[@Coolielocal]

You’re making me miss home a bit scotty

[@KingDennisJensen]

I absolutely love your videos man! Super peaceful and relaxing. Cheers from Canada!

[@bladesvlogs4965]

First video I watched and I'm hooked! Got me motivated to test out some camping gear in the backyard :)

[@saurabhhasija5522]

So peaceful

[@ewengillies9826]

A bad days fishing is better than a good days work ... keep trying mate and we'll all celebrate with you when you catch the first one... big one !!! Thanks for your efforts to educate and entertain us Scotty .. it works. We work in that environment all the time but it doesn't look as good as when you do it ... lol. Keep those vlogs coming mate they're awesome ... and thanks for the .. greater remover... cutting board by any other name. Cheers mate... Bushyboy Oz.

[@WakuahOutdoors]

Cool video man. Loved the tarp set up and chair. I will have to have a crack myself. Sorry about the fishing result, you'll get one someday mate. If you want a good laugh try watching this with auto subtitles. "Chuck the bivvy" turns into "chocolate baby" 😂

[@wowkid2067]

Really love the place where you camping..

[@jamieporter6305]

Just stumbled across your channel, great stuff. Another Canuck subscriber for you!

[@xmetal280]

Loved the slow panning shots of the chill morning at camp, that added such a lovely atmosphere to the video. Well done Scotty!

[@Outdoorsaustralia]

Good stuff Scotty I enjoyed that very much 👍