Camping like they did 100 Years Ago

[@highcountrychronicles]

...And just like that childhood memories of tar covered jut rope and musty canvas tents come flooding back! Great video! Thanks!

[@graceygrumble]

Yes! I remember those smells. Aren't we lucky? They were part of my initiation into all that still makes my spirits soar 50+ years later.

[@highcountrychronicles]

@@graceygrumble Yep. Loved those giant OD green A-frames. LOL.

[@graceygrumble]

@@highcountrychronicles Ours was 'natural' coloured. White...ish; brown-stained at the bottom, through use; wooden poles; weighed a ton and no groundsheet. I don' t even think it was particularly waterproof. Still loved it!

[@highcountrychronicles]

@@graceygrumble Sounds the same, different colors. My 11 year old self was not into the no ground cloth piece when first introduced. LOL. 😅 Definitely water proof through absorption of the most water possible... 🤣

[@graceygrumble]

@@highcountrychronicles DON'T TOUCH THE SIDES!

[@1LRLRG]

I believe Mica is a mineral that is in its natural form similar to shale in that it breaks off into sheets and was used in the old days as windows on stoves and such because of its heat resistance. I have a folding candle lantern with mica windows on it.

[@drewschumann1]

You are correct

[@SpinStar1956]

Mica was (and to a degree, still is) used as a very high quality dielectric (insulator) for temperature stable capacitors known for their high voltage capabilities. Great stuff! 😊

[@Xero1of1]

21:00 There is just so much nostalgia that I feel from watching you. I went to London a few years ago, and I felt the same kind of nostalgia and I really don't know why. I was born in Georgia USA, and I've lived in Wisconsin nearly my whole life... so why do I feel so much nostalgia for Great Britain? I don't understand it but I'm absolutely here for it!

[@m9ovich785]

Hi Neighbor, Merrill/Wausau Here.. HAHAHAHAH

[@Fishy1764]

Kerosene is the U.S . name for paraffin they are one in the same mate.When i was 6 or 7 my dad used to light a paraffin heater on a winters eve.the smell always takes me back to that time.Showing my age now i even remember the ads for S.O. BLUE Paraffin on the radio and on our black and white t.v. lol!😂All the best mate👍

[@robertlee8400]

I did this very thing back when I was 14 years old for a week at summer camp & it wasn’t bad , now I,m 51 & I need every creature comfort I can get .

[@LazerR0cketB0mb]

Thank you Mike. I needed this today. I just got back from a beautiful camp 2km in the mountains and work life sucks today.

[@TAOutdoors]

Sorry to hear about work being crap. Thanks for watching

[@chrisprobert6]

​@@Simonj110may the force be strong, with you too.

[@TheNomadicWanderer]

i know the pain. camp blues lol

[@TheNomadicWanderer]

@@LazerR0cketB0mb where did you go camping brother? I spend 3 days in the Welsh mountains a few weeks ago.

[@LazerR0cketB0mb]

@@TheNomadicWanderer Little Bald Mt in Northern California. 7182 feet :)

[@liammalarky3483]

I like the FF evolution of the fire pipe. As kids back in the 70's we made these with any old bit of pipe and rope we could find. I still use mine today - with new rope, obviously LOL. There were no ferro rods back then, unfortunately, so we used a box of "bluebell" matches or a "borrowed" table lighter insert for a day or so in the cuds. It's always good to see someone camping with their dog. Good video, thanks.

[@richardmacyczko1580]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love the new gadgets and goodies for camping however, my favorite is old school This takes me back when you started. Thank you for taking us along. Friend in Florida USA 🌴

[@TheSaneHatter]

You brought some great stuff today, Mike: Bushcraft Spain and her sister businesses do, indeed, have some interesting offerings. That little stove, in particular, looks like a delightful invention, and the fire steel on the wax rope are also well-designed inventions. What’s particularly interesting is that this is not the only time this week that a favorite channel has chosen to do a “retro” camping video, Canterbury’s doing a multi series with several of his fellow creators.

[@juniusvindex769]

That ferro steel is a big version of the everlasting match ( lighter) that my dad kept in a drawer to light candles during the blackouts in the 70's, but had a thumb wheel striker with really long flints like thin ferro rods. And the wicks were similar to zippo lighters, but had a waxy fluff around it. Which was extinguished by using another thumb wheel. On a side note, we used hurricane lanterns as well where our local corner shop would dispense paraffin into bottles 😀 Just realised I'm getting old 🤣🤣

[@ddraidex6842]

This looked so peaceful and fun. It has been to long since I have been camping that you make me miss it even more. Thanks for the great episode.

[@ModernKnight]

Love that stove, and the fire steel thing too.

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks! The stove sure is unique although quite heavy I was impressed with how well it burned and boiled water etc.

[@ModernKnight]

@@TAOutdoors Yes, looks heavy but something about the design and construction is pleasing. Almost a bit retro sci-fi or steam punk!

[@JackyHeijmans]

Your dog is cold now and then, shivering. Short hair dogs don't have a lot of fur to keep them warm.. Love the video! Thank you! ❤

[@MIForrestguy]

I learned this on our first trip with a bull terrier. She loves her traveling dog house and camo blanket.

[@kimkeen8924]

I’ve got the wrong end of jax 😂. Aww he’s comfortable loves his dad . Interesting video thankyou 😊

[@MaroonedInDub]

The iron warmer is like a huge old petrol lighter. Jax is a lucky dog and he appreciates it.

[@kingrafa3938]

*Jaxx

[@goldilocks913]

For real authenticity you need a good old fashioned anti poaching leg trap encounter 😂

[@TAOutdoors]

🤣

[@NaN_000]

😂

[@tx1hawkins357]

I like these “back to basics camping “ better than the more complex adventures you had become. Simple is better. Thanks for the video.

[@oldtimer9879]

Nice one Mike, fall camping is definitely my favourite, too. Thanks for the video. Take care of your health, and looking forward to seeing you in the woods with your dad soon.

[@OutdoorFoxAdventures]

The lantern and stove withe the Shelter gave me real Nostalgia vibes, also jax is such a lovlely and cute Dog😍

[@FACup-eu2dt]

One of the best camping vlogs. Very entertaining, Jax is a winner.

[@kavalkid1]

Jax be a lucky man.

[@kingrafa3938]

Spelled Jaxx

[@kimberlidetrick1509]

My grandson loves your videos

[@MrVyse]

The great thing about the striker is, that you can even make one for yourself out of natural material.. and that thing is awsome !

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

If you suspend your dutch oven over the coals by the bail a few inches you're less likely to burn your food to the bottom . The way you're doing it there is like cooking at full-blast high heat instead of simmering to slower cooking . Another way is to heap coals around the outside of the dutch oven , like an inch or two away from the outside , and adding some coals on the lid as well for roasting or baking , but the trick is not putting too many coals on the lid . You want slow constant heat and not a raging inferno to cook with . I really like your videos Mike , Happy Trails ! ! !

[@kingrafa3938]

He's not a good cook

[@ImRaevn]

Love these videos, TA. I've been watching since later 2019, early 2020. You got me into bushcraft and just outdoor survival.

[@ithrins3547]

I really love your videos! They bring peace in this hectic world. Especially when Jax is with you! He is such a cute dog!

[@Doofnut040tv]

Great to see wee Jax doing well

[@santinowilson6716]

I get the same level of excitement when I see you've posted a new video as I imagine a child does when he wakes up on Christmas morning

[@saulgilsenan7320]

My excitement levels are of that when I first ejaculated

[@shaunpodolski2423]

Condolences that you never knew what it was like to wake up on Christmas morning as a child 😢

[@santinowilson6716]

@shaunpodolski2423 I always overslept 🤣.

[@jswets5007]

Don't forget to cup the balls.

[@ptouchpaul]

Hey Mike, thanks for sharing. Just to say I/we Love your dad, he is like everyones greatest father/Grandpa and will be an inspiration forever, looking forward to seeing him in the next video 🙂

[@prostozhamaka]

Thumb up for doggo

[@cgamejewels]

That stove looks heavy, but cool. Looking forward to the catch and cook with your dad.

[@FlexxyPenn]

I think this is unfair, anyone can make wild camping look easy if they have a Grand Master Survivalist like Jax with them telling them what to do. Jax is the unsung hero

[@robmarlow2641]

My little terrier is called Jax too! (Ajax). This is our favourite time of year for wild camping. I take my Dutch arctic sleeping bag as it has two zips. He sleeps on my feet, so I can leave the bottom zip open for his head to stick out. Makes it easy for him to nip in and out for a wee in the night without disturbing me. He's no fan of the cold so he wears his Equifleece as camp pyjamas. Thanks for the great video!

[@BananaPeelEuroTrash]

This was such a fun camp to watch! And that little bed for Jax! So wholesome!

[@Dleihs]

I got that exact same Dutch oven last year. Perfect for cooking a single person meal over a fire.

[@TheNomadicWanderer]

where did you get it from mate? I've been looking for one myself but can't seem to find a small one that's good quality

[@Dleihs]

@TheNomadicWanderer I only found the one company that makes one that small. It's from Petromax which is a German company. Shipping to the states cost more than the Dutch oven. Well worth it, would buy again.

[@TheNomadicWanderer]

@ thank you so much. I live in the uk, so the shipping shouldn’t cost too much. It must be a good pot if you ordered from across the pond, so I’ll trust your judgment and get myself one. Do you wild camp? For so, I ordered a load of stuff from bushcraft Spain recently and their stuff is great. Check them out. My name is Harry by the way. Great speaking with you.

[@Dleihs]

@@TheNomadicWanderer I had some very specific requirements for the Dutch oven. Had to have legs, be around 1qt and lid. Legs are good for cooking on a fire and if you turn it upside down, put coals on the bottom between the legs, you can rest the lid on the legs upside down and use it as a griddle. Way better for cooking eggs and pancakes. I might need to invest in that fire steel.

[@TheNomadicWanderer]

@ hi mate. I did reply to this but not sure it went through. So I’m relying again. Mentioning incase you get 2 replies and become confused lol. Yeah the pot is perfect. I often use a skillet but this would be perfect to hang off a pot crane. I go into the mountains a lot so the small one will be perfect for my solo trips. I’ll order one and let you know how I get on. I’ll be using in my videos through the winter

[@sidneymosley4054]

I appreciate everything you do in your videos. I love the outdoors and I always seem to learn something new when I watch you

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid thanks lee

[@rayoverde1]

Very nice pieces of equipment, sturdy and long lasting.

[@samuelloomis2345]

Life under the flame of the outdoor fire and weather protection is what my family lives for after a business week of work southern Missouri of the United States here... may the life of a pioneer be ever in your line thank you.

[@brianladams20]

This kind of content is so enjoyable. Thanks Mike!

[@graceygrumble]

What I love about this time of year is that we have the woods to ourselves, for the most part. The Hunter's Moon, a fortnight ago, was epic! I didn't need a head torch. At this time of year, you can go into a clearing and enjoy the night sky from 8pm. The campfire is needed. The hot chocolate is more comforting. And the 3/4 season, down-filled sleeping bag, plus karrimat, plus air matress, plus snugfit blanket, plus a hot water bottle and salopettes (next month), plus thermals, get an airing. I am not entirely sure that a woollen blanket would meet my needs. But, everything else looks like it is worth a try. Looking forward to a review of that tarp and stove after further use.

[@tonyz6421]

Looks like pure enjoyment and fun! Your dog is awesome 👍🏼.

[@terryrichards8645]

Thanks mate. I love 100 year-old camping trip.😊

[@T.hunstiger]

Hi Mike, great video! Love seeing you and Jax together. I enjoyed seeing all the old and new gear. I love that new portable wick stove. And the one man Dutch oven. I need to get those two items. Thanks again for the entertaining, and educational content. Can’t wait to see what you’re up to next. Take care.

[@hansesselink9386]

Nice to see some old heavy stuff I like the bushcraft spain. Good quality. Keep up the good work

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

Bushcraft Spain are the best! Everything they do is such great quality. I also have one of their merino wool ponchos... luxurious! It's really large, they brush it I think to fleece it up, really nice and warm and so soft and comfortable. It makes a good blanket too.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

The bright yellows and orange-browns of the Autumn foliage has already been in full swing here in New England. I would have thought Olde England would have been in sync with us on that one.

[@TAOutdoors]

We have a much milder climate then we used to. And our Autumn tends to span over quite a long time (nearly two months)

[@ArielleViking]

That firesteel is sooo neat. Love it. 👍🏻

[@NerdExchange]

I like the idea of seeing what a camp would look like in different time periods.. I have been watching since the old fort builds.. thank you for making content.

[@barryhumphries4514]

Loving the paraffin stove. Heat and light at the same time. I might need the fire starter too!

[@margaretbagur3553]

Nice camp set up and beautiful spot. The little stove is really great.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

I do historic trekking for eighteenth century America So for me, a century and a half before you here, all you stuff looks incredibly futuristic to me 😊

[@oscarmike3835]

Well done, like your old school approach and presentation👌🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

[@ryhtkj6681]

As usual good video, I don’t think I’d like to be lugging the weight of the iron warmer or the Dutch oven into the bush with me. Car camping definitely. Love the fire starter.

[@stevemackinnon4363]

Well, that was a pleasant change from all the video suggestions on the up & coming budget of doom! 😂 I got one of the canvas/wool sit mats for my dog to sleep on, and it’s turned into one of the most useful bits of kit I have. So many uses.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

Plow point (Diamond) shelter. You can use an overhead limb instead of a tripod... or the opening toward a tree and reach up as high as you can. or a 2 pole trellis with a single out rigger

[@TAOutdoors]

Yes I've done that a lot before. But I like to change it up otherwise it feels like the same old setup every time. Plough point is normally my go-to setup for ease of setup.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

@@TAOutdoors When the kids were in scouts, there was an overnight camping challenge. I was given a sloped spot. In the dark, no noise , we had to create a shelter. I used your design with an overhead tree. I had to dig a small trench for my rear to sit in or I would slide down the hill. Another adult had the site next to me ,did a tarp taco.... was very surprised when the sun came up

[@antonyjharper31]

Looks like an awesome set up I’ve been assembling kit to go next year ! Can’t wait!

[@alistairj4851]

I bought the Outhaus Devonport swag months ago after I saw your review of one and finally got to use it for the first time this past weekend. It sat in winds gusting to 5mph and barely budged. Very sturdy and loved its practicality and very nice not having guylines all over. I was also pleasantly surprised at how little condensation I got.

[@allenwalker307]

Well done. 👍🛶🏕️🌲🍳🔪

[@neemancallender9092]

interesting video glad you had a nice time I have been camping for 60 years, where the equipment had not shifted for the past 40 years before Canvas and wool use a groundsheet 2 blankets with blanket pins folded to be like a sleeping bag, down to the single figures Primus No.1 stove a billy can, not a dutch oven and a box of matches Also a canvas pup tent, not a tarp

[@ek-nz]

My dog does the same thing: we top and tail. I wonder if it’s how puppies sleep in a pile so it’s instinctive. I can just smell that rope too. Love it.

[@ashleyling7953]

It's really neat! Looks like a mini hot tent stove

[@Independent_boyscraft]

hello, I'm from Indonesia, I'm happy to see your video of activities in the wild... I also always do things like that when I'm off work...😁

[@dan85lewis]

Great video. Big love to Jax. ❤

[@andreagoble5353]

I enjoyed the video. I had a Jack Russel Terrier years ago and she was so much fun,

[@steveschofield9243]

What a cracking little dog we have a jack Russell and a border terrier ❤

[@MissileGuidance]

Awesome! 🔥

[@colincolwill1941]

Greetings from Poland Mike and Jacks thank you for your video it was very relaxing.

[@irvsstella]

Love this back to basics vid, always good to try skills learnt, but we leave behind. You could have got a jet boil out, or a nice one person tent out, but I love the rawness. Makes me want to go out with my bushbox and a tarp this wknd!

[@TheLocalBule2009]

Hi TA, ive been watching your channel since 2018, you've gotten me into bushcraft and survival, going camping with friends soon, love from indonesia❤😊

[@TAOutdoors]

That’s great to hear! Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Have a great trip!

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Good to get the right amount of carbs in too brother !! Love this video Exactly what we all needed :)) Thank you 🙏🏼

[@tahoemike5828]

I just saw a guy do a restoration of one of those stoves! Never seen one before, now two in a week.

[@williamarthur4801]

That fire lighter was fantastic,

[@paullambert4445]

Love the stove. Really cool design! Thanks for sharing. 🎸🔪

[@robertr4193]

Another tasty addition to your Potato leek soup would be to add a bit of smoked sausage to it. We have where I live in the USA a smoked sausage called Eckrich that when I make a potato soup I like to cut up a couple of lengths about 10 to 12 inches and add it to the soupe.

[@deloresmull]

We always have hard boiled eggs and cheddar cheese slices with our potato soup.

[@tonyn3123]

Just a respectful play on words... 100 years ago, people slept and cooked outside because there wasn't an indoor place available along their travels or hunting areas or they could not afford it. We do it now for the enjoyment to get away from the typical day to day grind and enjoy the outdoors. However, at my age, I am no longer built for sleeping on the ground. Thanks.

[@joebostetter5849]

That’s why they make camping cots and inflatable sleeping pads. Great investment so you can still enjoy the great outdoors

[@TheLordArion]

For me hammocks have been the solution. I can still sleep on the ground but my knees and back kinda hate me the next morning.

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

I was same, use thermarests for years, but as got older their lack of depth made it hard and unpleasant to sleep. That all changed when I discovered Exped, bought their downmat 9 LW and now sleep like I am at home.

[@pjgtech]

Thanx Mike, nice vid, looks like you enjoyed that, keep the vids coming, cheers

[@Prisoner_jeff]

Some great looking kit and what a lovely jack. Naptha works well in kerosene stoves a lot cleaner burn but pricey

[@Eddy-Bryan]

Great recipe. Cheers for this! Noted down all the ingredients and tried it myself, though not being the savviest of chefs I unknowingly put waaaaay to much cream in… it tasted great but I feel like I’ve eaten about 3 cakes in one sitting.

[@TheNomadicWanderer]

also, i love your videos mate. ive watched you since 2020 and i didn't know it at the time but your videos where slowly inspiring me to start my own channel. so thank you! there's only 2 or 3 channels ive found that really resonate with me and you're one of them

[@jaymeswheeler]

That is such a beautiful canvas tarp! Mike after all those 'campy' survival tins all of this classic craftsman gear is like someone just took nails off a chalkboard that I didn't know was going on in my brain. It's like there's hope for the future generations because everything's not crap The soul of your ancestors and your good old dad have come back Whew! I didn't know I was holding that in Cheers again from southern Utah third snow of the season

[@funky8431]

Another great video Love them every time. Thanks alot

[@m0bob]

You're a straight talking Yorkshire man and that's what I like. Even if you are not talking motorcycling, just talking while you're riding does it for me.

[@stephengray7482]

Mike thankyou for another great video and enjoyment witching you camping

[@toddablett4493]

Another cool video, well done and thank you for taking us along. I liked the little cast iron stove and the fire starter with the tube to hold the cordage was very neat. Too bad that the wick got out of alignment...and it happened at about 11:24 when you raised it up to show us. So I would guess just raise it up get it level and carefully roll it back in? Anyhow, it was still a super fun thing to see both special things working (really like the firestarter combo)..

[@TAOutdoors]

Yes need to make sure the wick is level before you light it! On the second day I filmed me adjusting the wick before I lit it. Great piece of kit though.

[@toddfinoch]

Love the gear. Would love to have an alternate setup with old school gear. Great vid!

[@lesleeg9481]

Jax makes an awesome bed warmer I bet.

[@RomanPepper]

Очень круто,спасибо,понравилось))

[@Squambiblio]

We have the same wool blanket! It’s one of my favorites

[@tshidisoorekeng8433]

Love this channel❤

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Those stoves look so 'retro.' The flame is entertaining. It might be useful at the Pallet Wood Cabin.

[@alanmumford8806]

Fun episode. The gear looks great, just not convinced that I'd want to carry it very far!

[@JoferVinuya-tf9mi]

I love jrt , my two dogs is jrt .. happy camping, watching from Philippines 😊😊😊

[@TAOutdoors]

Such great dogs. Fiercely loyal.

[@matthewmelton8094]

awesome video as usual. Jax is such a good boy.

[@willjohnson1273]

Looking forward to the remembrance themed video.

[@freddyoutdoors]

Really enjoyed watching this It looks great for and your set up looked mint

[@Gramald]

Thank god you fixed the wick for second time!

[@Flinn-zg3zh]

Leek and tuttis are perfekt for this time of jear!

[@rahmanazad4810]

Have fun. Dear friend

[@mattshaffer5935]

God but the old kit is the best kit even though it’s heavy as all get out. Just got my Dad’s 75 year old Coleman 425 stove running again. Beats propane any day.

[@TAOutdoors]

I absolutely love the old kit. It will outlast me. Just wish some of it was lighter!

[@MountainCreek-u2w]

Good video and neat lighter for fire