Camping Disaster!

[@MustangPR]

Glad you’re ok brother

[@OJCoz]

Thank you! I figured I had a few hours before panic that in ha ha, then it would’ve gotten really bad:)

[@FelipeXKV8]

Thank God you're fine! Thank you for sharing this experience. Thinking about it, I don't have jumper cables in my setup either. I see that there are many experts here making firewood from the fallen tree. Every experience is different and the important thing is that you are safe. A big hug and happy new year!

[@OJCoz]

Thank you, Felipe. Happy new year to you!

[@CraigRubenstein]

Thanks taking us along with you, and sharing your lessons learned from this latest adventure. Looking forward to the next trip!

[@OJCoz]

Thanks Craig! I’m actually heading onto the next trip right now for redemption lol

[@CraigRubenstein]

@@OJCoz Looking forward to the video! Your trip has inspired me to get the "second battery with isolator" mod on my truck

[@FindingJay]

Thank god the hunters came by and you got back safe. The temps were crazy.

[@OJCoz]

True. A lot of lessons learned. Thanks Jay!

[@theminister1154]

I've slept in the pedlar with ZERO large dogs, no tent, no car, and 30 degrees lower. The temps were not crazy. It's central Virginia fercrissakes. You kids are lookin at this like it was Alaska or the Rockies. Yer gear crazy. yOUTUbe build crazy. YOu bring a warm bag or you sleep in your SEALED CAR with 2 LARGE NATURAL HEATERS. your fridge goes in a place called "OUTSIDE.":

[@OJCoz]

lol thanks for the ass chewing brother. I’ll do better next time!

[@hithere1060]

If you had been at the Chosin Reservoir, you would have been prepared for this! 😅

[@OJCoz]

Those Marines would have laughed at me if I went down. That was the only thing keeping me going.:)

[@theminister1154]

Bro, if he's been backpacking ONCE old him would have laughed at this him.

[@fmj45]

Sheesh fail after fail luck to be alive. 1. Dont use car’s battery while its not running. 2. Leave car running for atleast 30 min to recharge. Should have also recharged the jump pack. 3. Pack a jumper cable.

[@OJCoz]

Check, check, and check. Thanks for your post, brother!

[@monkeywrench4169]

...Did you say 'fridge'?

[@OJCoz]

lol yes I brought my fridge when the low was 15 haha

[@AlaskaMooseWildlife]

18 degrees isnt cold. 😂

[@OJCoz]

Cold is relative haha. Alaska cold is different!! Lol

[@NorthRedWave]

You know that dogs are better than you to support the cold. So you better take care of yourself first. The dogs will be alright. I have my malamute and my Labrador sleeping in my car in - 15 and they were fine. They warmed each other up. So don't be to stressed out about dogs. They way more tough than you

[@OJCoz]

I 100% agree with you. If i had to jump back there and stay another few days you best believe I would have used them as blankets.

[@number4777.]

So I always keep jumper cables, Helo jump pack, wool blanket, food water, 20w solar panel, water purifier, freeze dried food, fire kit, and of course a good firearm. BTW- you are in my neck of the woods. Camped pedlar many times. Did you pass the water fall on way out? One of my favorite water holes to cool off in summer. Lots of excellent locations in Virginia.

[@OJCoz]

Oh yea it’s a very nice spot! Thank you for you post and maybe I’ll catch you out there!

[@theminister1154]

BRO. 1. you literally have a sealed car & 2 big dogs. You need a heater WHY? 2. iT'S FIFTEEN DEGREES. You sure as fuck don't need a fridge. 3. it's the Pedlar Forest. Easiest walk out ever. I could walk out & I have one leg. 4. ALWAYS bring 40w of solar at least in the car. I strongly suggest you start actually backpacking. It'll fix these leaks REAL fast. Seriously bro. I slept in the rockies at many ski areas WAY colder w zero dogs. Not to mention at 12,000 feet with just a tarp & a sleeping bag. Heaters are for old women barring a heating pad (40w) to keep your hands warm for typing or other work.

[@OJCoz]

I don’t think I would have died lol. It was just not ideal being that I use my vehicle to camp and made a bonehead mistake. Thanks for you comment brother

[@number4777.]

His video is real life. We all start someplace. At 55, I like a heater. At 20, I carried nothing but a cook can, canteen and mora knife. No fire, no backpacks, no sleeping bags, etc. Again, each person has their own desires for what they seek to gain from nature. There is not ONE way!! He had an adventure and he learned some things….worth it all!!

[@OJCoz]

Well said sir. Thank you for your post.

[@theminister1154]

@@number4777. I'm a few years older than you. I started out more in the giant boots let's bring a cast iron skillet frame pack era. ≈1983. Then let's haul them up into the Sangre de Cristos and the weimenuche (couple of the more severe Colorado ranges.) That's not roll up wet grass and sleep inside it, but it certainly had its challenges.