Cowboy Camping without a Tent at the Top of a Mountain with Strong Winds and Rain - Adventure

[@magi267]

Thank you for taking me on a cowboy camp. I'm a senior with arthritis problems and use a cane. This is an awesome way to get a bit of nature. Thank you, Luke.

[@charlesmurphy7712]

Same here, I use 2 canes to walk , been in the woods almost all my life. Now I am a front porch camper, or day park camper over at the lake . I watch every episode. I miss getting outdoors so much but i do what i can .

[@patchoulimommy420]

Same here. I'm only 44 and been disabled for 3 years. Ankylosing Spondylitis plus other chronic pain issues. I love camping and miss it so much, luckily i was able to still go when my children were younger...

[@patchoulimommy420]

​@@charlesmurphy7712i luckily live in the woods it helps..

[@channchum3542]

❤❤❤

[@laurahamill8665]

Ditto you are the best! 2:46

[@freedomspatriot1585]

Luke, I’m an OTR trucker and I just can’t get out into the woods much anymore. Maybe twice a year if I’m lucky. I love watching your videos, because after a long day of driving you bring me to the forest, light a fire, and sit down and chat with me. Your cinematography is beautiful, and sometimes I forget that I’m not actually there. I thank you for bringing us along with you. That being said, if you ever get a chance to camp in northern Idaho or Washington state, I would highly recommend the experience. There are so many beautiful places out west that I’ve seen, and so far the Pacific Northwest has stolen my heart. Anyways, thank you for the adventures, and I look forward to the next!

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Angels be with you always sir Thank you 🙏🏼 for trucking ! It’s a hard role to do in life . Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Coolness59]

Digging the Kraftwerk style intro music….. 👍🏻

[@ragequitpro9284]

I love these little brakes for busy normal life. Hope you had a nice time my friend.

[@adanamaya2552]

I like this live off the grid

[@mixmediaproductions]

Folgers has those packs. I buy small jars of cheap store branded instant. If i dont want to brew a 12 cup, i micro a cup.

[@MM-zs7fn]

Loved the Yea. Tasters Nasty sponsors me sarcasm. 🥰😂

[@HAVOC_26]

I have to say this one about put me to sleep. Not because it was boring, because they never are, but the sound of the wind with the crackling of the fire, was absolutely relaxing. You should do a 4-8 hr video of just that.

[@divinejudge1]

@19:25 ticks have a nymph stage, they will latch on to rodents in that stage. So predation on rodents helps. Owls & other birds that will feed on rodents make a big difference.

[@robman732]

@Luke. Around 29:00 you mentioned soldiers who are exiting the military and want to camping but they don’t know how to set up a tarp shelter. That’s a 100% true. For the last 20 plus years the US Army focused so much attention to GWOT, that field crafting was put to the wayside. Fortunately, I had some prior Boy Scout training to help me out and we did learn a little about shelter building 20 years ago. However many of the younger soldiers I work with do not know how to setup a one man tent or tie simple knots. That may sound strange but it’s true.

[@suzanneogata3000]

Quite a yawn in the morning...You got me! 🥱😄

[@WilliamStout27]

Always like a cowboy camp. I still have a Gortex Navy Jacket thanks to you Luke.

[@brnrecluse2946]

Great video, Luke. Glad you did this military surplus camp. Strength & honor!

[@nicostrand]

Rain, beautiful! Cheers from (no rain, dry) Oregon

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This episode was beautifully lit and filmed. I liked the fog and the forest.

[@claramullen]

I prefer a simple ridgeline quick and simple and peg out the sides maybe do a porch side with some sticks

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Homie your creating mini movies !!!!! Your intros are sick Your cuts and choices Oh man you are seriously talented This has no limits Cmon angels bring in the millions for our hardworking lad

[@richardshoat8711]

Thank you for all your videos and help with service vets.

[@CarolWilliamson03]

I am counting the days till the seasons change. Great video Luke.

[@starglismann6879]

Bravo for your standing in your evidence & on following your principles!!! Super reassuring that you finally persevered & won! I hardly believed it’s still possible in this bureaucratic chaos of today’s world. Thank you!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻🤩👍🏻

[@fredir3596]

I’m a sucker for surplus gear. Priced right and pretty durable. I did my first cowboy camp in a USMC surplus bivy bag earlier this summer. I went to the Tail of the Dragon on my motorcycle. The weather was clear so just the bivy, sleeping bag and pad.

[@mantass7094]

This guy creates in history as the most beautiful military surplus adventures👍

[@christinaalameda6206]

,Thank You Luke really enjoyed this cowboy camp out. LOVE And GOD BLESS You All 🤗⚘⚘⚘

[@Data_Rogue]

I love how the miliary fire starter lit better than the match hahaha

[@egidegregoire5633]

Awesome episode! After watching this, I wanne go out myself. 🤘🏻

[@CountrysideMan15]

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[@lindawoody8501]

Nice adventure. Glad you are using your modified One Tigris wood stove. Nice camp.

[@nancychandler7289]

I just never know what to say except….thank you for these adventures!

[@travisking6787]

Man 60 and 70 degree temps sound absolutely amazing! Here in Louisiana it was 108 today with heat index 120 or higher! Anyway love the videos Luke thanks for all the content you but out weekly.

[@naezro]

I will always stand by and say your military surplus episodes are the best.

[@dougblalock5175]

Great video as always! Love the gofer matches, strik one and gofer another.

[@bobhead6243]

Have a great weekend Luke and Family , Strength , Honour and Respect .

[@patriciahernandez9661]

Thank you for sharing this adventure! You take great time to show all you do and I appreciate the stories too. The best for you and Susie always. Take care looking forward to the next adventure!

[@LightUpNancy]

“Tasters Nasty. It’s what squirrels crave.” Ha! I appreciate the film reference! Great episode!!

[@paulbrandon5735]

Another very enjoyable video with great content! I had a similar problem with a speeding ticket in Austin, Texas. “The speed camera never lies” the guy told me and it was my corvette going 45 mph over the limit. Except I don’t have a corvette nor have I ever been to Austin. It took four or five phone calls to get the guy in El Paso to actually look into it. A true cluster all the way around! And it is a racket… small lcities can install two or three cameras on busy streets and pretty much pay a big share of their police budget.

[@jacobfonseca473]

I love your adventures Luke you inspire me to get out there myself and you've really helped me get reliable gear, keep up the good work!

[@schulzbrianr]

Those "cards" used to be a box the main meal pouch came in, a little cardboard box with the info on it (I served in the Marines from 2002-2012, and ate my fair share of MREs, although it was nice the menu would rotate every few years for variety).

[@cortevens]

Enjoy your hiking and camping videos the most. Last time I camped out in the woods I was 15 years old , I just turned 58 . Worked all my life telling myself gonna go camping next month then next month and next month never got here . Then one day you wake up 50 years old and arthritis and scoliosis have taken over and you can't walk very far at the time .what I would give to be able to sit by a campfire out in the woods one more time. But at least I get to enjoy the experience thru your videos they are much appreciated you subscriber and follower here in n.c. ...later jimmy.

[@erikvels3606]

Awesome video. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@nicecatholicgrl]

Nothing like a nice rain storm to make a person sleep well! Your so lucky to be able to do this even if for 1 nite..and ty for always having a good story and honest opinions on camping/hiking gear!

[@channchum3542]

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[@RoninRon08]

The weather here in south Texas like the border was 112 but the beach is about an hour away

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

The music in this episode reminds me of Escape from New York.

[@svenhassel17]

Hi Luke! Your videos have been with me for a decade and this episode reminded me of some of the first ones (Military surplus adventures, cowboy bedroll overnights etc) I really enjoy it and I would like you to do this kind of episodes more often. Thanks for the video!

[@joeg.3228]

Great video Luke. Your story about you guys being charged for the stuff in DC. Be careful. Could be someone stole your identity. You and Susie along with your viewers should freeze your credit. My wife and I keep our credit frozen then unfreeze when buying a car, getting loan etc. We then freeze it after. Keeps anyone from trying to use your identity to purchase things that require credit checks. I highly suggest you guys do this as added protection.

[@terrym1065]

Nice camp Luke👍👍 great weather too. 60+ days of 95F+ weather here, I'm envious of you. The SW is broiling, relentless heat, even the mountains are crying during the daylight hours, no fun. Always liked military surplus gear, weight is a factor but ruggedness and the uniqueness is a plus. Yep, Triox is nasty stuff but a guaranteed fire every time given you do your part. MRE goodness..😉 Great video, well done, thanks.

[@packyrat]

I delivered mail in the Phoenix, Az area for 29 years, like anything else you get used to it. I prefer hotter climates anyway over the cold.

[@derrickwalker538]

Not sure if you know this or not but those tarps are designed to snap together to make a larger tent for two battle buddies or you can snap the single tarp together and use as a sleeping bag bivy cover. I’ve used it like that many times during my annual AT while I was in the army

[@valdius85]

Thank you for explaining the tarp setup and other details.

[@kathleenshoup2394]

Guys you can still camp just do it from the porch it does matter have fun

[@timjohnson9852]

I'm glad I never got rid of my woodland Gortex jacket and pants. Donated some of my other military cold weather stuff when I though tI was moving to Arizona. I regret it all now I'll tell ya, seeing your videos helped change my mind from doing camping in a Class B RV to Tent and truck camping. I just hope I'll still be able to get my Tundra in a few weeks . Big recall for the 2022/2023 years. Ugh

[@rickwendell3211]

Love military surplus! Thanks for another great video Luke!

[@cathyjay2569]

Susie isn’t just another pretty face! Whoever said you can’t fight city hall obviously didn’t have your beautiful bride on their side! Bravo, Susie! You’re the best partner ever!!❤TN Nana

[@adventurebythemile]

When I was in Girl Scouts 48 years ago, lol we took tuna cans rolled cardboard cut to how tall it was pour sawdust over the top and then pour hot wax over the top of that. Stick a small piece of cardboard in the middle and we cooked with that! Makes a great fire starter just make sure you take the empty can out with you. Worked great.

[@freezinweasle1]

Great adventure Luke, as always, much appreciated. It brought back memories of my younger days. While stationed in Kodiak, AK I went on an overnight hunt with a friend. We hiked halfway up Barometer Mt to camp and then hunt the next day. We were above the tree line but there were shrubs. I had my gear and a survival tarp and he had all his gear minus the tarp. He laughed because it wasn't supposed to rain. But I knew in the morning we would be covered in dew. Morning came and I was dry. Him? Not so lucky. Tarps make all the difference when set up right. Stay safe and God bless. I will be heading out to your corner of the state in a little while. Save me some cool temps.

[@norseman1137]

That was a great episode ... Made a change to see you doing a basic camp...

[@stevenensminger5737]

What's up my brother. I've been following your channel for years now I love your reviews on gear and your outings in the woods. This trip has to be one of my favorite I love cowboy camping I am 64 years young and I'm in the forest every weekend cowboy camping I live in northern P.A. and love our mountains here anyhow take care my friend and keep up the good work we need good people like you .God Bless

[@cleonwalters4093]

Luke, matches, when you use book matches, it’s easier to strike the match with the match between the book flap and the strike strip. Put the match between the strike plate and the flap, pinch the match head against the strike plate and pull it across the plate.

[@ErinLogan-x3p]

That was a really sweet set up. Enjoyed watching...❤❤

[@elaine8477]

Glad to see you have rain. Fun adventure!

[@iduswelton9567]

U keep bring back fond memories of camping out with my godbrothers and in the scouts - there are many places to go camping in my state both federal and state campgrounds and hiking trail camp sites- u and Sussie need to come to Arkansas to hike the mountain trails and see a truely Beautiful state

[@steveoldroyd7344]

You're a militant. When you know that you are right you have to protest. It's not fun. Good on you Luke and Susie.

[@Cassie4486]

Hey Luke, I had something similar when I lived in Connecticut. Got a new car, turned in the old plates at the DMV in Norwalk, CT who are supposed to destroy them. Remembered the lady & everything. About...2 months or so, start getting letters on toll charges over the bridges in NYC (which we all know isn't cheap!). Brought a copy of the letter down to the DMV, same lady. I told her my plates were supposed to be destroyed (it was a special vanity plate with a Star Wars name on it) and wasn't. She said it would be taken care of. I also called the number on the letter and told them I no longer had those plates, they were turned in, yada, yada, yada. They dropped the charges. Like my aunt always said, tear your plates in half when turning them in.

[@ronelko8261]

Where are you where there is no mosquitoes or ticks, I'm in Tennessee smokey mountains

[@jacobravenwood7968]

Mountains of North Carolina and , that place he Spray's all his gear and equipment with Pamethrin Which kills ticks on contact.

[@Shmitty1690]

That brown information sleeve is used to slide the heater pack into with the meal packet to keep everything together. Without it the heater will tend to unwrap itself while it leans against "A rock or something".

[@markthomas2436]

I can see why folks love tarps. I like em too. For me, a tarp is just not enough of a shelter for a camping trip. I want a TENT. I wanna crawl in there, or walk in there, and KNOW that there are not going to be creepy crawly things, or flying little insect pilots zooming around, or anything else. I gotta HAVE a tent, with a sewn in floor, and mosquito netting doors. For me, a tarp is something that you put OVER the tent, or a way for me to make a cabana.... for me to sit under.... out of the Sun. That being said, I like all your vids and you ARE the Jeremiah Johnson of youtube, player. You have flat out PROVEN that you are an outdoorsman on social media, and thanks for the vids. Explore that A frame; I am telling ya it can not be beat. The A frame tent is so time tested and proven that it is simply the best tent to carry in a backpack.

[@cdesfusa]

Always great, just what I/we need in these times. Keep up the good work

[@kurtjensen7264]

20:37 When I was a soldier. They were called. C rations. Or C Rats. I ate them in Germany for six months. They had been there for four years. There was absolutely nothing wrong with them. They even included 4 cigarettes in every meal. And the cigarettes were so dry you could use them as fire starter lol.

[@bettymynatt7339]

Love your videos. My nephew went through same with Georgia and they took his driver's licenses. Took us two months to get it straightened out. It is a shame when government tries to get away with things like this. Glad you got yours fixed.

[@bobbys4327]

Military surplus is sure much better than years ago. Love that saw!

[@aaronpeterson385]

I must say you have the best channel out there. Always look forward to it. Even though you review some things I have no interest in, I still enjoy it.

[@TheePIB]

The "info card" in the MRE is a sleeve, intended to be placed around the outside of the flameless ration heater so it can be handled while it's all heating up and after it gets hot, and it provides a surface under which to tuck in the top of the opened FRH. WRT the cheese, don't put it directly in the FRH with the main, but keep it on the outside. If it heats up too much, it will split with the fat leaking out of the emulsion. It will also help to knead the cheese before heating it up. As for the nutrition information, since it is a federal law that all foods produced or sold in the US must have that nutritional information panel on them, the sleeve is a logical place to print it.

[@azlanhashim8715]

Clouds dance with the wind..good contec, Bro..Yeeaahh.

[@quadcomtelekom5814]

Make your own fire starter: Take round Cotton Cosmetic Pads, Buy Grave Candles with High Paraffine, Melt the Candles slowly in a pain, dunk the pads and let it soak, dry em on Oven Paper used for cookies. One Pad works in rain, wet wood any time. Enhancing for a super booster: Create small polypropylene vacuum bags, put a waxed cotton pad inside, ad fluid paraffin, vacuuming it. Voila you have a super lightweight fire starter. Works under heavy rain, you can cook 1l Water in a canteen

[@suezaple4950]

Such a pretty wooded area , Always love seeing the military MRE's and what your thoght on each is. Nice tarp set up you have going on I learn from your tarp set up's as to what I myself can do in cetain situations. Not all Canadian MRE's are bad you just had a bad one. Shepherds pie, wieners & beans & chipotle chicken are not bad . Breakfast scallop potatoes and ham. some you have to add hot water. Love hearing your stories the MRE you made up didnt look to bad . That is terrible about those charges WOW nasty. Good thing Susie and you made that call.. awesome video Luke .

[@petersallander6913]

Now that's what I call a good time cowboy camping is the best

[@MaykılNaytJR]

You definetely deserved every piece of that food bro! What u deserve is a barbeque near your tent to honor u! One of the best wild life adventurers I have ever seen👍🏻👏🏻❤️🇹🇷

[@YuriMakarov-h3p]

Mmm, nothing like a little formaldehyde creamer with your coffee. I love surplus stores. Awesome stuff. Have a couple packs from there and they work great.

[@trentwalters]

Luke I love the videos as always and ty so much for your reviews, I have a couple tarps and the poles because if you and especially the lights you use from power bank I absolutely love it, we go kayaking and camping a lot with some groups and the number one thing I get comments on is the lights. Glad you got your DMV problems fixed. As always a fan and God bless my friend. Give Susie a kiss for me and many thanks my friend.Strength and Honor as always. Thanks man

[@AudiaciousLife]

The information card is a pocket to insulate it as youre heating the main dish. they used to come in boxes but that took more space so now its just a card. when you heat it up slide the sleeve over it and itll heat up quicker.

[@TomHighley-to6vj]

been watching for years just joined lol didnt know it was that cheap ...love you work thank you luke

[@benterwellen]

Luke, Enjoyed this video, would like to see you use more surplus tarps in different configurations..

[@aaronzierke9920]

I used a big pine knot when trying to get wet wood started and when it's raining. Little dead bark over top of it as well if it rains hard. And last night it did. Just got home.

[@jazzaman147]

Another Great Adventure Luke thanks for the video as usual I enjoy your videos

[@Cs-fz4lz]

The squirrels definitely smell the coffee, they want some😂

[@kira07]

I love all the camera shots, you really went a long way ! :) we can smell the rain watching the video : ) thank you for really atmospheric content !

[@jessicavoyles8935]

Hey Luke, just a tip on those flimsy match books, flip the front over to the back & pinch the match in-between the front flap & strike pad & pull the match. Squeeze it & pull fast.

[@MrStoutfool]

Great video! Very calming and the footage added a great vibe. Best I’ve seen in a while. But all your videos are great!

[@adamhenderson001]

No Hot Sauce in that MRE?!? I fear for the preparedness of our troops!

[@dhlwood]

I have been missing your videos. That was fun.

[@paulbriggs3072]

I once was told by the Dept of Education that I owed $21,000 in student loans even though I paid all off. I told them to check with the bank I paid it to, and they simply said "I'm sorry, we don't do that." I visited my congressman's office and 3 weeks later they sent a profuse apology to my congressman, but nothing to me. I never vote for more government.

[@Cs-fz4lz]

That is my favorite jacket Luke. It looks really good too, I love that pattern.

[@michaelneeson9293]

I love the intro music, I was waiting for The Warriors and Turnbull ACs to start rumbling

[@laurenweisse9858]

The red squirrels where mad at you!!!territorial!! Beautiful trees though!!!

[@robertbailey4454]

That pink forest reminded me of a movie called Night of the Comet. Cheesy Sci-Fi but worth a watch. Its one of those you watch with the wife, in the dark, with popcorn. Enjoy!

[@billdavis6385]

Thanks for the adventure! Just had back surgery and it is great to be in the woods. Even if im not in the woods

[@spider5001]

Really cool🙂 with all this gear tested is it hard to pick what to use? Do you have favorites? Can we see a camp with just your favorites?

[@outdooraf]

Best Silky saw ever!

[@davesskillet9235]

I feel your pain Luke glad it worked out for you.

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I love cowboy camping...much more so than sleeping in a tent. This was a great video. The relaxed way you present your tarp set ups, the camp fire, making coffee, bed set up and so on. The MRE, however, brought back some awful meal time memories I experienced while out on bivouac. MREs are disgusting. I used to cheat by bringing my own meals from home. Lol. Guys would offer me money for my meals. I still have trio and tabs I bought from ebay some 10 years ago. They are packed in my survival gear locker in my van.

[@ulnoohiker8983]

Awesome video as always

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Awesome video, Luke. 👍