Dusting off the compass | Important Channel Update and Happy New Year !

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[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Your kids are blessed to have you as their dad. Getting them outdoors and plenty of fresh air 😊

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thank you Carmel 🙏👍

[@gilliancroucher5321]

You don't need to apologise for having to change content to allow for your kids... most of us have got em and completely understand. I will watch regardless. Hope, health and happiness to you all in the new year x

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi Gill - thanks for the support - there's been a noticeable change in the content, so an explanation is always good. We will adapt and try some new things - ATB, Chris :-)

[@AndyWardle]

Post whenever and whatever you like mate. As shakira said. People will still watch. It’s an outdoor thing. Great to see the kids kitted out ready to go. And learning map reading is great. I learned at school. Forgot everything then learned again. You keep it. You never forget. Happy days. Send better weather 👌

[@MCMOutdoors]

Send wizened horse flies! Thanks for watching mate - as soon as I get some free time, we will hit the Lakes if you fancy it. ATB

[@malcolminstone4213]

Family always comes first Chris. You're doing a top job with your younguns, getting them out and about, educating them. Your wildcamps will happen when they do. We're behind you. Happy New Year to you all.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Malcolm - happy new year and thanks for your support of the channel! Chris

[@joannehill3233]

You only get one chance with your children they should always come first,and Loverly kids they are,all the best .😊🇦🇺

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Joanne, happy new year!

[@janeevans4758]

As you say...family comes first Chris! Take all the time you need and keep going in whatever way feels right with the channel.. Those who matter..wont mind. Those who mind..wont matter. 👍 take care of you all.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Jane! Wise words there - all the best for 2024!

[@ruairidhalexander7631]

Happy to watch more day walks and gear reviews. There's a repetitiveness about watching people going out wild camping, pitching tents and cooking dinner.

[@MCMOutdoors]

I guess it's good to keep it varied. ATB and thanks for watching 👌🏕️

[@craigelliott4338]

I started my channel in '22. Literally a few weeks later, I change jobs, which ends up completely killing my spare time. Took nearly two years to rectify it. Its been killer, watching you guys all get out... This year, i finally have it sorted so I can crack on. Already got 3 multi day trips booked. I've got the go pro kit ready, it's finally time. Also, an idea for the kids, geochaching. Cracking way to get them out and orienteering. Check out daley outdoors, he did a video on it recently. I've always been keen on making sure my kids can map read. I also showed th how to navigate using the sun or stars.... theyre not always going to have the comfort of a map.

[@chrishomer]

You’re a good en mate. They’ll remember these trips and lessons for life. One of my most enjoyable things from NavEx lessons was always finding where you are. Getting unlost! Take them somewhere, and get them to figure out where they are. Great fun. Very hard at night, but valuable skills. Not just map reading. Remaining calm, logic, decision making etc etc, brilliant. All the best to you all.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one Chris - good idea for our next hike this weekend! Will challenge them to find our location! ATB pal

[@katiebooth2031]

brilliant video. there's nothing better than watching kids enjoying and learning in the great outdoors, especially with their dad .

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Katie 🏕️👌

[@citizenphaid1880]

I'm so glad you're doing map and compass work. You're the first KZbinr I've seen in a long time even comment on the need to maintain that skill.

[@MCMOutdoors]

I always take one - good to refresh the knowledge. An essential bit of kit and in the age of GPS - they need to make a revival. ATB

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Happy New Year

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best Dave

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@MCMOutdoors Take care

[@glidezilla]

Such lovely children and, a great Dad, Thank You.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers! ATB and happy new year!

[@JARRE115]

Family and yourself comes first Chris make no apologies. Your channel is amazing and has helped me and my family to get out there and do what you do. All the very best mate to you and your family. Keep up the excellent work in doing what you do and making the channel what it is.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great to hear that mate - that's what it's all about! ATB, Chris

[@markwinno]

Great to see you out with the kids pal. Fear not will be here when you are posting more wild campaign videos. All the best for 2024.

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best mate, hope you had a top Christmas!

[@apollo12329]

Chris, your doing a fantastic job pal. Your content is always worth the watch buddy, keep doing what suits you best.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Much appreciated & all the best 👍

[@darrenstoopybaker8127]

Family first pal, don't worry I for one will still be around when you get back out on your wild camps. Keep up the good work and great to see you all having a good hike out on here. 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Darren - thanks for watching mate and your support 🏕️

[@michaelblack9813]

Hi Chris, There is a little chapel not far from Pendle Hill at Salem,Martin Top near Rimington on which there is a sun dial on the wall. The writing says,'Time flys swift away'.I used to past this with my brother ,twin sisters and my Dad on walks and also on our beloved bicycles. Sadly my Dad and one of my sisters are no longer with us they were brilliant and happy times. So my message to you and your family is keep doing what you're doing with your precious children and enjoy every second that you can with them. The skills that you are teaching them,just like my Dad taught us are invaluable and will give them a solid foundation for their future growth in the great outdoors. Take it easy and all the best to you and your family for 2024. Mike.😊👍 PS Go and visit the chapel sometime,well worth a visit.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Wise words and top info - will definitely visit that - ATB

[@michaelblack9813]

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[@p.istaker8862]

This was a brilliant video and an excellent way to spend time with your children, at the same time teaching them a really useful life skill. I personally am not worried about the subject,, or its frequency. Everything you do is always well worth watching. Thanks for the great content.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers - appreciate the support! Happy New Year!

[@ALLWEATHERRIDERM]

Just do you pal, keep at it thou and don’t lose your way. Bang on in regards to the lost art of navigation, it’s hard when there is so much tech about !

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yeah, some of the dedicated walking GPS are superb now. Thanks for watching 👍🏕️

[@ciaronbarry7147]

Great stuff Chris. Family first and you seem to be doing a great job with your two getting them interested in the outdoors. Keep up the good work. Top man

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best pal 👍

[@gordon7470]

What excellent skills to teach your children. Will last them forever. Well done 👏

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks - I certainly hope so! Like to try and pass down what was taught to me.

[@PhilWaud]

Happy new year and thanks for the update Chris. Im sticking with you and fully understand! Its great to see the youngsters picking up new skills - would love to have seen more of them getting to grips with stuff (and let them speak a bit more). Look forward to whatever and whenever you do your next video.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, all the best 👍

[@kevinball4410]

Happy new year Chris , like other people have said family comes first, Just put out what you can, its good to see kids enjoying the outdoors . ps your kids are a credit to you.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Kev - they're both ace. ATB and happy new year

[@thepeakdistrictviking]

Great video, good to see the kids getting involved and learning navigation skills, beats sitting in front of a screen.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Certainly does - thank you for watching. ATB

[@deekelley891]

Golly, we don’t mind at all! We like YOU. The rest is just gravy. And I personally enjoy the kiddos.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for your kind support 👍🏕️

[@wildcamping1502]

Nice One Chris you got your priorities right and I think this video has gone down well with your subscribers I Enjoyed anyway the mountains will always be there mate they ain't going anywhere so your wild camps will resume in good time, mean while you are doing a good thing getting your youngsters out in to nature keep up the good work, Les.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Les - top man. ATB for 2024 👍

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Have to say I really enjoyed that video. My map and compass skills are zero, maybe you could do a full video on that. For me any outdoor content is great. I hope the kids enjoyed it.

[@MCMOutdoors]

I will do soon, will brush up a bit and then put something out. ATB 👍

[@MancsOutdoors]

Top man Chris family is always number 1 huge respect to you what you do with our youth teaching learning the great outdoors I’ll be watching still bud 👍👏

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers pal - ATB and thanks for your support of MCM Outdoors

[@simonclarke3271]

Still love the channel Chris. Keep up the great work. We’re with you

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one Si - all the best mate

[@stuartscaife9313]

Happy new year Chris and a very interesting video. Quality over quantity, and I'm sure your subs will have no issues with a change of pace.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Stu. Happy new year mate!

[@chriswhite2714]

We will still be here mate, like you say family is always first dont mind what you do on here its fantastic that your 2 love doing hiking and camping 👍 Happy New year Chris all the best for 2024 👊👍🥃

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Chris - all the best to you 👍

[@BryceWilson-b5j]

Your doing ya best mate, that's the main thing, we don't mind, I think ill shout that out for all of us, we do what we have to do, you take care old bean 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers pal! ATB! 👍🏕️

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍⛺️⛺️happy new year to you Chris 👍⛺️⛺️👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Happy new year!

[@strawberryfields1149]

Enjoyed that Chris. Teach the kids video editing, they are pretty good presenters already. Share the load. 😉 In 10 years time they will be out without you recounting their adventures to you.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers - thanks for watching. I'm working on it 😉 ATB 👍

[@expat0149]

Happy new year to you , you keep doing what you have to :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best mate and happy new year

[@andrewstennett3186]

Hey mate. HNY pal. Reviews are good pal with mixed content. Great that you are teaching T & E a skill that will be very valuable. I remember doing that many moons ago with cubs then my old fella dragging me up Parlick with a map and compass. I am lazy and rely on memory map and phones but i know I shouldnt. Keep up the good work Chris and thanks for all the work that goes into the videos,editing and planning. Take it eaay Chris and i look forward to your next video whatever the content or whenever it may be. ATB

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yeah, I'll be making a conscious effort to rely more on map and compass and they will definitely come out each camp! ATB pal for 2024

[@TheStickbow]

Great video, great content with the kids, keep up the good work.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and your support! Happy New year!

[@kamucho]

I own an ungodly amount of maps but I’ve no idea how to use a compass and map. You’ve totally inspired me to go and do a navigation course

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Brimmers - I'll do a video on it to share the little knowledge I have. Happy new year pal 👍👍

[@bazzmidas]

Sorry to hear you won’t be needing that Fjallraven Keb tent anymore. I will help you out and use it for you!

[@MCMOutdoors]

😀 Haha, thanks for your generous offer 😂 ATB & thanks for watching and your support for the channel 👍

[@Two_Wheel_Trips]

Great times with your kids👍 all the best.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers - all the best 👍

[@hedleythorne]

Familiar story, but you're doing the right thing. Keep up the great content.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Chris Happy new year mate. Always good to see you out with your children enjoying the outdoors. Be good to see doing more with the map and compass I really could do with learning more and being more confident with it not just using my phone. Atb Graham

[@MCMOutdoors]

Happy new year mate. I will brush up a bit more and then do a few basic videos to help others. Cracking skill to learn!

[@pauldavidmurray6531]

Happy new year hope you had a great Christmas 🎅

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best Paul and happy new year to you also

[@windyg5236]

Nice one can't think of anything better keep it up bud.👌

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks, will do!

[@alanarmer8069]

You do what you need to do mate,great channel 👍👍👍⛺️⛺️⛺️👍👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Alan!

[@TheOfficeChristian]

Take care Chris Good bless you mate

[@MCMOutdoors]

All the best mate

[@Phil.Oakley]

I get once a month if that! Due to shared family commitments, so solo will be even harder But family always comes first so you'll still have your subs regardless of frequency of content. And definitely a good chance to show the kids new things and you've plenty of places to keep localish I'm sure they'll love going to with you

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Phil - they've both done their first wild camps, but things have altered in terms of my free time lately and I'm conscious of the content changing too. Tom will be heading out for his first winter wild camp soon so that will be a nice challenge for him - stay tuned. Thanks for your top support - ATB, Chris

[@kevjones2107]

Lovely video. Its always good to see people out with their family having quality time together ATB KEV

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one Kev, happy new year mate

[@KandCoutdoors]

Always enjoy ur video Chris, hope things are ok, the young ones grow quick so enjoy while u can, good luck in the future, not many outdoor channels out there with funny accents like urs 😜

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha - cheers for your support. They're certainly growing quickly - will probably outgrow their boots in another 2 months! ATB - Chris

[@davemitchell8756]

Teaching the kids navigation skills, spot on Chris. I remember a scary one in the Langdales in a white out with my family. Essential skills for the kids. Happy New Year to you all 👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

The old map and compass sure comes into it's own if you can use it! Cheers and ATB

[@Linleys]

Hey all the best for 2024 there Chris. No worries about when and what you share. Whatever you offer is always a good watch. And it so good to get your kids out on the hills, enjoying the great outdoors too. Mapwork is a fantastic skill to learn. Cheers, Warren :)

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Warren - will be brushing up on my map and compass work and hope to incorporate it into the future videos - a lost skill for the most part as lots rely on phone and GPS. Somewhat guilty of that myself, but will be remedying - ATB, Chris

[@Linleys]

@@MCMOutdoors Hey yes indeed Chris. I thought the same last autumn, prompted to think when I saw an ad on Insta from TeamWalking. I booked on a day's advanced nav skills course last December in the Yorkshire Dales. It was good fun to go out with a bunch of other people and to brush up on some nav skills. I've been trekking 40+ years but thought it would be a good idea to get a refresh of skills. All the best for 2024 :) Warren

[@MCMOutdoors]

@Linleys sounds quality. Will do some further research 👌

[@Linleys]

Mark Reid at "TeamWalking - Hill Skills & Ourdoor Adventures" led the course. He is based up in the Yorkshire Dales. A long way from me in the south but a bit nearer to you I think. He offers a range of courses and led trekking trips. He was good. Cheers, Warren :)@@MCMOutdoors

[@sugarloafoutdoors7601]

Hi Chris, had the same here, joining MR has taken up a lot of time so like yourself between that and family not had much chance to wildcamp. In terms of kids and outdoors I found waterproof socks are probably the best thing I ever bought them. It meant I didn’t need to spend a fortune on boots every 6-12 months as it didn’t matter so much if they weren’t waterproof. I could get away with the sock being slightly larger than needed so they last them a long time.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Top tips re the socks! Good to refresh the old map and compass knowledge - will be trying to learn a lot more. Atb and thanks for watching 👍

[@sugarloafoutdoors7601]

@@MCMOutdoors it is, I joined MR and thought my navigation was ok, realised how bad it was once we started on Navigation exercises 😁. Even though we can use tools like phones, watches etc, they like us to use maps and compass regularly.

[@TheEnigma64]

Great stuff Chris...life comes first but great to see you out and passing on your skills to your kiddos ❤

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, thank you for watching!

[@Peter-Lindsay]

Navigating with a map and compass is definitely a great skill to have. If I’m being honest, I’ve read all the theory on it, taking bearings, back bearings, pacing using time and footsteps, Naismiths rule etc, but I’ve never actually put it into practice. It’s most definitely something I would like to look into. On another note mate, family definitely comes first and I’m sure all your subs will understand that. All the best to u and your family for 2024 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Peter - definitely start practicing in the field with it - a valuable skill. Thank you for your support and happy new year 👍

[@benny_mc]

Happy New Year mate 👍 You've got to get the balance right for you and you seem to be doing a great job of it. Great work in getting your kids into the outdoors. More should follow your example.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate - happy new year and here's to some top adventures! 👌🏕️👊👍

[@joehusband8479]

Happy New Year! You do what you need to do Chris. Don’t worry about the channel, kit reviews are fine mate. The navigational skills is always a good one to brush up on and it’s great to teach the kids at an early stage. Nice one mate 👌

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Joe & happy new year to you both. Looking forward to brushing up on map and compass skills this year! ATB pal

[@matthewcollis6259]

Chris - just do what you can do mate, no need to look for validation on what you are up to. Enjoyed the map and compass stuff (first thing in my pack on a day out) but admittedly haven't used them in anger for a while!!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Not looking for validation mate, just keeping the subs updated due to change in content / output. Thanks for watching pal 👍

[@lessismore83009]

Top man, do what you need to do. I will always watch your stuff. An Tom and Emily, you have a brilliant dad, he's doing a great job. All the best to all of you. Phil 👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Phil - thanks for the kind words and the top support you offer to the channel - ATB

[@stewoods7986]

All the best Chris. Absolutely brilliant what you're doing with the kids there, enjoy every minute. What ever works best for you and the channel, It's always great content 👍🏻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Ste - all the best 👍

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Well done

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Ray - hope you and the family are good over there and things aren't getting too crazy! ATB, Chris

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me duck. Hope you n yours had a good Christmas and new year. I'll still be watching no matter what direction your channel takes fella. Ay a good'un me owd 👍 🤜🤛

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers, cracking Christmas break thanks. ATB for 2024 🍻👍

[@GAPTEXPLORE]

*_Hello.... for me, the important thing when storing a compass is not to be close to metal objects such as iron, because it will damage the function of the compass... greetings from Indonesia...._* 💯👌👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes, and mobile phones too - ATB 👍

[@GAPTEXPLORE]

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[@rooksfoot1184]

Family First man ,, no problem... ATB

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers pal, all the best

[@weewheels6494]

Awesome video , Giving kids life skills and not using mobile is amazing , keep up the good work

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and for your support - ATB, Chris

[@craigpalmer347]

Nice 1 Chris fam first mate 👍👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Absolutely - the channel will adapt and the mini me's get some outdoor training in too :-)

[@essexplodder]

never apologise for lack of content, family 1st, the outdoors will still be there when you get a chance to get out, good skills on the map etc, 1 thing i was told more than several moons ago was that if there are no features to go by, on some maps the drystone walls that surround the fields are on there, so as lonfg as you can see a certain shape field by eye & then match it to the map you're good to go, as for the walking poles 1 stick good, 2 sticks better 😁 atb Barry

[@MCMOutdoors]

Top tip Barry - I'm definitely brushing up on the skills over this year and will learn as much as I can - ATB, Chris

[@craig-outdooradventure4632]

Don’t stress about the channel Chris. Spend as much time as you can with the little ones - can’t get that time back mate. Great video as always 👍🏼

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching mate and all the best

[@eddyarundale1566]

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[@BiznessWizard]

Happy New Year to you and your family, Chris! I find it very enlightening to see you spending time with your children and teaching them navigational skills. There needs to be more dads like you out there. Take care, Denis

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Denis - always appreciate your support and comments. Happy new year to you and all the best.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Family always comes first matey, we would think differently wouldn't we if you didn't care! Your an amazing dad, the kids love spending time in the outdoors and you can still make videos, it's win, win for us all. Fantastic to watch how map reading is done, I've pasted people on the trails while they have been map reading but never seen it properly until now. I've learnt a few things Chris, thanks pal.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one mate - will show you a bit next week pal

[@schonbeardwildmark]

❤️ family first always!!! Nothing wrong with a day camp and bringing the kids is another dimension of camping for sure. You plant for the future long hikes when they are older mate!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks mate - Tom will be heading out for his first winter wild camp very soon, so stay tuned for that. Will adapt the content for the time being. Thanks for your fantastic support - ATB, Chris

[@xjessukx]

Family first mate

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers - absolutely

[@martynhughes8305]

I will continue you watch you channel what ever content you choose to post, your a top bloke and a great father, im sure your subscribers will continue to support you.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Martyn, all the best for 2024

[@GlynnMc82]

Lovely video Chris. Hope you're all good mate 👍 (it's Glynn by the way, not sure what's going on with my username thing 😂)

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha, KZbin is doing weird stuff with usernames! All good - cracking day in the mountains today - video out tomorrow! Hope you're good pal and happy new year to you guys.

[@GlynnMc82]

@@MCMOutdoors Cheers mate. You too 😊

[@Leeslost]

Brilliant video Chris and as I always say brilliant to see your kids loving the great outdoors

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one - thanks for the top support and ATB

[@tedwiley8215]

I always enjoy all your content. Bring on the reviews! 😀 Happy New Year.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks very much Ted - happy new year mate and all the best for 2024! Cheers for your support of the channel too mate. ATB!

[@mariumrajah]

❤️🫡👌

[@ipaales7552]

A brilliant channel made even better with T&E ...all the best chris continued support mate cheers 🍻

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice one Gaz! As soon as we can, let's box a wild camp off your end mate. ATB pal

[@cathoutdoors523]

Hi Chris I will always support you and your channel. You have an awesome family. Thanks for everything you do. ❤️👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thank you Cath - all the best and HNY to you and Mal!

[@cathoutdoors523]

@@MCMOutdoors aw thanks so much Chris same to you and your family ❤️

[@maddogmooches8693]

family first family second chris 👍 love all your content and tips. i will bump into.you at some point on my local hill 😉👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers - yep, maybe one day! ATB!

[@petercregg7525]

Great to see you back on KZbin chris ❤

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers Peter 👍

[@MrKrupp42]

Love this mate, boss dad 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed mate

[@Gordonafloat]

Get your priorities right! There are orphanages! Actually you might be on to something putting family outdoor content up. Facebook is overloaded with solo older males doing very similar wild camps. Have fun introducing your kids to the outdoors and I am sure your channel will grow rapidly. 🙂

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha, yes - failing that I will train them up in camera work and editing and all I have to do is hike and camp :-) It is becoming a very saturated scene....... always looking for ways and ideas to diversify, so let's see - ATB