Alone In A Tropical Storm - Solo Camping Uninhabited Islands - Living From The Ocean - Part 1

[@reellife5082]

The length of these mini films are something we all can appreciate.

[@zeromancer-x]

Just wait until you see the Snyder cut of this

[@dunklematerie3990]

Couldn't agree more

[@mathewcoats2303]

an hour length is a good length I do love watching these while camping or sitting at home on a rainy day

[@jamarcuschavis5567]

@@mathewcoats2303 morning is a

[@mathewcoats2303]

@@jamarcuschavis5567 morning is a what mate ??

[@jp9781]

The storm is the best part, making shelter and surviving with a fresh fish

[@DABLACKESTJEW]

i want to s u r v i v e

[@greatwhitenorth3717]

I could not agree more...James. Its the heart of the video that draws me into Rod's experience. You the best Rod!

[@btrdragon6742]

Anyone else watch his videos before bed and all of a sudden are starving and have your mouth watering. 😅😋

[@timonkohn5683]

Heading to the kitchen for a midnight snack rn :D

[@desertfairychickres4021]

Telling myself NO!!! You are NOT grabbing that bag of salty chips...period. lol

[@philinfinite]

I crave Sushi every single video, regardless of the time of day or night...

[@akkio_bum9959]

I ate a large pizza and a side of chicken strips and I felt bloated watching this after and I’m craving more food your gonna make me fat

[@LeadFarmer813]

wife at store and i watched this (east usa) i had her get octopus (can) and green pepper and lemon.. while i wait for her i tasted a few capers !

[@Mattdotnfo]

love to see someone who is having everything go wrong and still has a positive attitude. when people get angry or sad when things go wrong they only get worse. great videos man.

[@CheatcodeGlitch]

Instant click when I see rokkit vids drop

[@patrickpeterson11]

@Aquatic Mullet GreeennMan's real name is Captain Obvious

[@vittbos1762]

I'm actually save them for when I can relax and enjoy the show :)

[@mariusrocher5771]

Rod. Thank you for this channel. My son is a very devoted and avid follower of your adventures. I wanted you to know that you have been a role model to our 12-year-old boy here in Southern California, USA from all the way over there in Aus. He is an active boy with many interests, RC plane building and flying, rugby, surfing, sailing, fishing, and now spearfishing because of you. I wish you can see our little guy channel you: he limits the number of fish he shoots to only what he can eat, leaving no trace when he leaves the beach, cleaning and cooking his own fish, and now growing his own salad and herbs for his fish (he saw you do this in one of your episodes). As a parent I can't thank you enough for this positive influence you have on him. You are making a long-lasting difference.

[@btrdragon6742]

Love the intros in the beginning, but the sound of fish frying on a pan or him chopping up some fish and vegetables is gold.

[@jaygomes3130]

@Slade Blackstone He only cooked the skin lol

[@aturtle7424]

Hahahahaha NO

[@nixon5132]

Really appreciate the effort he puts into the videos, seemed like nearly everything that could have gone wrong did and still kept moving forward and kept a good attitude.

[@I_Santos_]

Rod’s calm and positive attitude are something I aspire to emulate when I have things go wrong. I sometimes have the reflex to get frustrated. Rod just dealt with it and moved on while still trying to enjoy himself, and in the end it looked like he was having a great time. He chose to. He’s really the kind of guy that should be making adventure videos like this.

[@haaribo8662]

Rod, you got way more positive when the storm came. I think the adrenaline and adventure kicked in.

[@KrecikBobasek]

fucking rich kid got money to waste thats why he is positive. f u and him

[@gingerlemon9709]

The rollercoaster of emotions for whether or not we were gonna have cracklins was intense. 😁 *Whew* the DRAMA and RELIEF! Either way, it's always a win! Can't wait for the next one!

[@hardeepsingh2505]

Love the honesty in these vids...one of my fav channels on KZbin

[@lincolnsghost7328]

Exploring, camping, cooking, ambient rain noise - this one is a masterpiece.

[@JudeScott007]

Lucky me...I missed this one.. Aughhhh!

[@JudeScott007]

So clear!@!

[@mavixx3309]

Just entered 3rd lockdown in Ontario, this has brought a smile to my face thank you for the upload, inspired.

[@martynobs6970]

Ford is a traitor

[@badboy14rl]

Bro i kno how you feel in from Toronto we haven't exited out of lockdown

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

What the hell is going on in the USA this is terrible to say the least. Australia is ok at the moment.

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Your government and Australian government is up to something! Very scary times indeed.

[@MrBoxer1200]

@@megamindtvsydney3967 China is taking over. Time for all of us in all countries to wake up and take action. from U.S. Peace Mate

[@banko1813]

YES, the best is back, sit back with a brew and enjoy from a cold wet England 🇬🇧

[@Fuhrious]

Even this guy sitting in a tent during a storm is entertaining

[@Wildlystronger]

the quality of video production has definitely hit a new high with this film 👌

[@mitchsn]

Rod, you're too hard on yourself. It's not whining or wingeing? You're out there living the life we all wish we could!

[@noonenowhere6920]

100%

[@alivia4907]

Man I'd love to be able to go camping on a random island in the ocean for a few days!

[@alexvillalobos7137]

@@alivia4907 there’s many beautiful spots around all of us you just have to do a bit of research and you can have something special for a day or two.

[@alivia4907]

@@alexvillalobos7137 well if I want to go to the ocean, that's a 9 hr drive for me. The closest thing I found is a 5-7 day canoe trip in Canada and that is a series of lakes in algonquin provincial park. Which I was actually supposed to do last year but ya know.. Pandemic. Hopefully I can get there this year or next

[@amendez93]

I feel like having to adapt to the situation and react to the storm, the island not being so ideal for camp and having to resort to cast fishing instead of spear made it all that more entertaining. Especially having to quickly set up camp and pick a spot because of the storm on the way. Stirred the pot and kept me on the edge of my seat to see what happens next. Made for such raw and authentic content and entertainment 👍

[@mehndez3777]

100% agreed

[@SunshineHB]

This is the only channel I have notifications turned on for.

[@patrickpeterson11]

For me it's this one and The Wooded Beardsman

[@SunshineHB]

@@patrickpeterson11 he’s great, too! I also like Nagualero

[@patrickpeterson11]

@@SunshineHB I'll check his videos out.

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

great content. ❤🍺👍🇦🇺

[@SunshineHB]

@@patrickpeterson11 He's got a different style. No talking or very little, but he camps in the most epic places.

[@foreverspellman]

It's so important to stay positive even if things don't go to plan, and although the negativity was there, it's important to show that it's okay for things not to go as planned and to still end up positive about the situation. I definitely appreciated seeing the effort to transition around from being negative to a net positive result!

[@I_Santos_]

Exactly. I think that actually contributed a lot of depth to this video. He’s sometimes said that he worries he complains too much on camera. On the contrary, I think he’s really positive and determined to have a good time despite things not always going great.

[@mrbojangles6156]

Never watch rokkit vids without food in front of you ;)

[@nemanjanemanjaa4551]

So true

[@tonymorales7645]

Absolutely!!

[@danner696]

Man it looked like you were having one of those days. But then you said carpaccio and I knew your day had turned around. Excellent recipe. I used to serve that in a high end restaurant. Then the crunch at the end. Well played old boy!

[@lok14]

That intro is A+ dude

[@thebarkcultist4789]

The landscape is just breathtaking

[@deviilz_z655]

this video should be in people having worst day than you compilation I love your content man thanks for being there for us in these times

[@Magpull]

nothing in your videos is ever a bummer. Except the flooding .. I'm always stoked to see you have a new video up! Stay well man, much love from the USA!

[@carbo19]

We've all had these kind of trips, when it seems like everything is going wrong. Still beats working though!

[@nemanjanemanjaa4551]

Depends how you look at it, you can get angry because rain is falling or you can just enjoy the rain. It's about mentality, had some people with me on trips that would complain about everything and some people don't complain about anything

[@testicool013]

@@nemanjanemanjaa4551 what trips do you do? I think you are talking💩

[@Resurrection824]

All this takes is a little perspective. Even with the little things that went wrong , I would had a great time on this day. Being out and about on the ocean, Catching a fish to eat, enjoying a bit of a storm. All of it lovely! Great vid Rod, keep up the awesome work.

[@nickeltje]

Ah you noticed i couldn't sleep, thanks for the upload mate

[@mickh6426]

you say things were going wrong but still looked like the perfect trip to me.

[@razaqahariz2516]

watching this at night is soo relaxing

[@politicallyincorrect633]

You're very inspirational. You're living the life that most people are too scared to even try... Thanks for the videos bro.

[@harleybfilms]

These vids have showed me that these are some of the things I wanna do with my life

[@LS-ot4ho]

That's the coolest small boat ever, and it has wheels! Camping in the ocean tropics that's so awesome!

[@layaboutlout]

When nothing really goes your way, rough with the smooth. Love your content, tomorrow will be a finer day!

[@severindomenig5066]

Never heard of your channel, randomly clicked, hear my favorite Moby song, see a boat, and the sea = My quickest ever KZbin subscribe.

[@kennethken8974]

Can't imagine walking around without shoes, those sounds like glass beaches

[@chasewoodard5579]

I was watching on my TV, saw the intro, had to pull this up on my computer just to tell you... THAT INTRO was so nice man. I watch every video you put out. Love from the USA

[@Chapiza700]

Beautiful cinematics with the drone. It’s amazing that just 20 years a shot of this quality would have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

[@128jhk]

He is improving with each vid

[@moriartythethird5709]

I'm halfway through and nothing is going right for him and he's trying to stay positive, but I also know the title of the video lol. God Bless.

[@chrisroome7011]

You know, I really like you sharing a vid that shows a struggle. Having perfect vids from you tubers gets tiresome, where as a little reality connects with me more. Cheers mate, loving your vids.

[@kingdavid7571]

I'm from Canada and this is so much different from the camping vids I usually watch! Cheers!

[@synka5922]

Yes! I just cant have enough of your videos :O Loving the intro style too Man, even just watching that storm gets me excited! I love sitting in the middle of a storm

[@cathymoore5890]

Mom and me would sit outside in a storm on the stoop and get soaking wet,!

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Turned into a nice little adventure. Race against the storm, fresh dinner with the sound of rain on the tarp and a little fire to end the night. Perfection!

[@zaigar111]

Man, Rod!! What a day for technical difficulties!!

[@animalfunwithkellar]

"As time goes on, we're gonna run more and more outta time." Much insightful.

[@cD-vg5go]

The Noise of skin diving , really takes me back to days long ago. good times

[@KM00Youtube]

Love his videos on island camp-outs and living off the fish caught, amazing stuff!

[@willbernhardt4163]

Nothing like camping in a storm. I do all my canoeing up north in Canada, so not quite the same type of storm as what you’re going through, but still one hell of a time. Great vid bro

[@Radioactive_11]

Gotta love Moby. Good choice.

[@xref1ex]

The storm is the best man its so relaxing seeing you survive we need more storm vids!!

[@zaigar111]

Agree completely on the sound of rain on the tent!!!! Very relaxing! As long as I'm dry, I sleep very well!!

[@matto23547]

Literally turn my Adblock off for these vids, you deserve every cent!!

[@noahosucha2295]

i like the bit of chaos in this one, it breaks the format a little and keeps true to the nature of an honest outing, and that honesty is what i’ve always appreciated about your vids! and the feeling of an impending storm is uniquely exciting too, i say as i lay here in my pajamas lol. thanks for another good one!

[@Jtotheoshify]

That introduction on the video was awesome Rod.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Plain and simply put...quality. This is why youtube is the best. For quality videos and quality people like Rod. 💪🤟🤙

[@thelazyoverlander]

Ironic that almost at the same time you find your water bottle leaking, the rain clouds roll in lol.

[@greevsy]

Love a good storm, cant get enough of your videos Rod!

[@bradys.7967]

No frills, just good content. Love the vids mate.

[@billmccabe6188]

I really think you've turned yourself into a chef simplicity is very valuable in cooking food and you have that

[@krizsz]

Finally I can dream myself away in one of your videos once more

[@DFK67]

I appreciate your honesty. It a breath of fresh air in the modern youtube. And the dish is mouth wagering.

[@tobias-vj7pe]

There's hardly any fish or coral now. Results of commercial fishing. I remember 15 years ago how beautiful it was. Up north

[@nyaatea]

The music and small montage at the beginning Gave me such Life is Strange vibes 🥰

[@sotong9416]

Loving this content it’s raw and just wat we need. Missin the islands 😩

[@All-THAIed-Up]

I must watch hundreds of youtubers Rod, but your vids are TOP of my favourites. Take me back to exactly the sort of things I did in my younger days. Love it mate.

[@tbutero8059]

A trip I can relate to. An attitude I can aspire to. Thanks, Rod.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Hahahaha I'm laughing with you Rod. Some days I have these exact troubles. Wind, wind knots, losing fish and a whole slew of other things. Except I get really pissed off 🤣🤣. Some days it just seems NOTHING goes right🤦

[@bmanferlife]

When I see an upload by you, the excitement I get is equal to walking into Toys-Are-Us as a kid.. no joke lol

[@128jhk]

Certainly one your more dramatic solo adventures. Edge my seat feeling at times! Glad you got through part 1 safe.

[@tophertrimmer5841]

I enjoy all your vids, but this one is one of my favorites. Despite the multitude of things that go wrong you still get some beautiful shots of good and bad weather, still catch a bunch of fish, and got awesome shots of the reef. Sometimes suffering makes the trip worth it.

[@nkzhg4010]

So nice the ocean

[@motown81]

Loving the quality of your videos (editing, drone shots, etc.). Even with a day of some things going wrong, thanks for making the trip and posting for us to watch and enjoy!

[@steved.9839]

Man you have normal amounts of luck with your gear and experiences. Not over dramatized. Just leaking cameras and jerry cans. Can relate. Every awesome trip I try, is a partial failure! Love all of your videos!

[@Party-Marty]

Just what I needed 🎣🚤🏝 Thanks for posting up Rod. Happy Easter to you & family

[@wilbur183058]

Thanks Rod - The Whitsundays always provide a challenge for working around the islands and keeping on top of the tides.

[@Here4ucantbe]

I just want to thank you! I can be having a day from hell and watching you always turns it around. I swear you are such a positive person, even in the worst case scenarios. Keep these vlogs coming please!! Always worth the wait!!! XOXOXOX

[@debramage739]

Rod, as usual outstanding, so happy to see you with shoes on, got worried at the start. Love ya work.

[@aidenmorris3833]

If you look up " Living your best life " in the dictionary it'll have a picture of this man.

[@angeloluczak9623]

That was actually a really good video rod. That’s how camping is sometimes, thanks for keeping it real plus an epic cook up at the end. That will always make a trip worth it.

[@rossvickers4235]

Another gold episode!! Even when things don’t go right it’s still great just being out there! Every fisherman knows this... Keep the vids coming Rod... Love them!!

[@GaryBoyd02]

Rod is just the type of guy you can easily be mates with. With small breaks of course!🤪Just kidding what a decent dude.

[@kwikest]

man i love your vids! content 10/10, length 10/10, edits 10/10. I swear if you were able to post more frequently your channel would blow up!

[@greyeagle112]

Great job making do with what you got! I've camped in the rain before, I'm very impressed.

[@keithwhitmore2614]

I can't believe you climbed that small mountain and walked on that beach with bare feet.

[@MikeR5969]

Dude had a shiit day at work. I was so happy to see one of your new videos come up! Thanks always for the awesome content.

[@kwikest]

glad youre safe rod

[@slacktide_angler]

Really liking the selectivity in what to harvest. Just something I've noticed across your playlist. Thanks for the great films.

[@noraleestone2859]

We've all had days where things go wrong. I'm always interested in seeing how others deal with adversity, and you did really well, Rod. You didn't lose sight of your own safety even as you were making your video, and that's how you live long and prosper. ;) I'm looking forward to Part 2.

[@panthersano]

That introooo thoougggh! Yeah the new drone made a noticeable difference. Awesome vid as usual!

[@shaneflickinger]

Wicked looking storm there, but it all turned out alright. Love watching these trips Rod. Thanks a lot for taking us along. Cheers!

[@fuzzycuzzy]

It makes me remember that Rod is just like us, he's a normal bloke. He does these amazing trips but things never go perfectly. Never be discouraged, always keep moving forward. Love the content Rod thanks so much for providing this to us.

[@fishkeen2476]

Gee Rod- one thing letting water out, the other thing letting water in, what's going on man 😅

[@jackistuart4968]

I’m loving your loving fish crackle😍

[@MikeHere]

The skin was a tremendous ending.

[@skylaryoung3750]

Way to adapt and overcome man, I’ve seen you have some sketchy moments and less than favorable trips and you always keep it positive. Enjoy the adventures and the energy

[@speedracer3967]

Love your videos mate, we are all living vicariously through you, and your good fortune to live where you do. Question about the islands: is there a set length of time you can visit, or is a long term trip possible? If so, what is the max length you can camp on any island in the larger group?Given that you had enough water. Thanks again, and we all look forward to your new videos! Cheers.

[@Tedxplorer]

19:04 if u ever had this issue, try cutting a piece of clean plastic sheet, place it over the opening, and screw the cap back in. The plastic sheet between the cap and the opening of the jerry can acts as a seal. Something i picked up from serving in the Army.

[@HitmanS45]

What are your feet made of!? I could never! Your feet are as strong as your attitude is positive.

[@I_Santos_]

The lack of scenery while you prepared your meal was completely made for by the sound of the rain on the tent. So relaxing. I was so happy when I saw your shoes after looking at that coral! Lol. Fantastic video, mate. Your content is top notch, but your personality ties it all together.