Fajita Wash, December Lunch Hike

This video is spent exploring some desert washes and then having a bit of lunch. Nothing special but the weather it great warm, so hopefully those living in the snow will enjoy this.

[@Wingman115]

I'm not sure how I missed this video. Thanks for taking me along with your on this adventure. I love these video's....

[@Patriot36]

Gosh, no worries John! I have to play catch up on videos all the time. I think I'm one or two behind on yours as well. Thanks as always for the support, brother!

[@Wingman115]

Patriot36 One of these days our paths will cross for an adventure!

[@Cr0cket20]

I've always wanted to see one of those ravines when they flash. Would be really interesting. Love the all the uses to the foliage in the area.

[@Patriot36]

Definitely! That just gave me an idea for monsoon season! I'll bet a lot of people would enjoying seeing that. Thanks brother!

[@GREY1551]

Great video as always! I really enjoyed seeing the diversity of the desert. BTW I'm super jealous watching this as I hover over my heater! This southern boy is eagerly awaiting the return of 90 degree heat with 90 percent humidity!

[@Patriot36]

Thanks SA! Hang in there with the winter buddy! Hopefully you'll get a break soon. This of course is our nice time but come February, I'll already be "sweating" the idea of summer coming.

[@cadrician]

Same meal eat'n at home, would'nt taste the same as on the hiking run. Lunch taste and feel so good on a hike, conforting in a way! Awesome little ride, thanks much my friend!

[@Patriot36]

Yes! There's nothing like enjoying a nice meal on the trail or back in hunting camp. It always tastes great and feels special. Thanks as always, my friend!

[@Grubkat]

You know your stuff out there in the desert wilds. Such interesting and great info. Enjoyed the ride along.

[@Patriot36]

It's funny because I still know so little when compared to the people who lived here before modern conveniences. Small groups of people who could live off the desert year round amaze me. Thanks Grubkat!

[@WildMedGuru1]

Great video- nice hike Thx as always😊

[@Patriot36]

Thank you WildMed! Always great to hear from ya man!

[@backcountryMok]

New sub here - I'm enjoying working through your channel. This was a fun vid, keep it up!

[@dennisjpoleyjr8713]

Good vid, those washes look like fun to hike in.

[@CampfireTalk]

You can NEVER go wrong with a CheeZ-It! The reduced fat ones are my favorite because they're more crispy :) I usually keep a box of hiking food on the ready, but it's getting low. I'll add in some fajita mix. Been wanting to try that one since you ate some in another video. The packet gourmet that Shug is fond of is great grub as well. Limited shelf life so don't over order :) I love this style of video. Really feels like I'm out there with you. Funny to see plant life that is not native to the area. Kudzu is like that out here. Look it up, that's stuff will take over. Silver carp also come to mind. You the man and keep 'em coming!

[@plutoplatters]

we need fats.

[@Patriot36]

I didn't know there was a difference in snap between them. I guess I have to go against my better instincts and buy some reduced fat ones. I suppose I can always smear them with butter later...lol. Limited shelf life and weight of the PG food in my mind just makes it a full, fancy meal minus some prep and clean up. What better as an indulgence on a multi-day fun hike though! Dude, I looked it up... that Kudzu is nuts! You caused me 20 minutes of blackhole time on the internet with that one but I learned something new.

[@CoyoteWorks01]

Very cool. Really interesting learning about a few of the different plants in your area. I'm up in the high desert in southeastern Oregon. We have those similar temperature swings here. A 50 degree difference between daytime and night time temp isn't unheard of here. Can make preparing a bit of a challenge at times.

[@Patriot36]

Coyote Works Thanks CW. I'm a little ashamed that I actual don't know nearly enough when it comes to plants and medicinals. Sometimes I'll go out with a field book with the intention of increasing my plant knowledge and often the identification can be frustrating. I've taken samples to local nurseries along with pictures which is helpful after the fact but I'd love to have a plant expert right there at the time...lol. High desert can be severe because of those extremes, right! It make kit selection challenging just in the clothing department alone.

[@CoyoteWorks01]

I"m with you. I've really been trying to learn more in that area as well. But it is frustrating. I've tried a couple different books. But I get in the field and the pictures don't look enough like the plants I'm seeing for me to be 100% confident I'm identifying them correctly. I really think the best way for me to learn would be to find someone that was knowledgeable and just get to spend some time in field with them. I think we're probably in similar places with our knowledge of the plants in our area. I know some, but I realize there is also so much more to learn about!

[@ChristophRiess]

Now i'm hungry too....thank's for that ;-) Nice to see you again @ outdooring, like your day&overnight hike's a lot. Cya

[@Patriot36]

Dude, that happens to me all the time when I what videos. I sit there salivating like a dog...lol. Cool man, and thanks for the feedback. The hiking vids don't get the views but they do bring out all the cool people in the comments, which I love!

[@ChristophRiess]

Patriot36 Can't wait for the second part! Enjoy your outdoor lunch! Bye Chris

[@SaturdayCarFever]

Hi Patriot. I like your "survival series" a lot but I liked even more :) your flashlights tests. Any chance for some lights soon ?

[@Patriot36]

Hey thanks for the compliments! I'll see what I can do for ya...

[@cool_hand_luke97]

another great vid .i would love to get my gold pan in that wash.you be safe my friend

[@Patriot36]

Thanks man! Yeah, that's a pretty big thing out in AZ and CA still. Reminds me of that show that was on outdoor channel for a while, Gold Fever.

[@SRpwr]

Great to see you back brother!

[@Patriot36]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@Taffyappleify]

You can't beat Mountain House meals, super tasty with no additives or preservatives. Great hike and always good to see what others carry in their backpack. I like the look of those hand warmers - how do they work - is it a chemical reaction? How long do they last?

[@Patriot36]

Yeah, I always enjoy a good Mountain house! You got it! Yeah, it's a chemical process of iron and oxygen. The more oxygen they get the more heat they produce and the shorter they last. The less oxygen they get the less heat they produce and the longer they last. In the open they last 6-8 hours. In a pocket 12-24 hours. More than enough for an overnight.

[@shramj]

Nice video Patriot, I haven't had a chance to hit the desert since the weather got nice. Hopefully once the holiday are over I will be out and about.

[@Patriot36]

Thanks shramj! I'm sure you're looking forward to getting out there. The sooner the better because summer is around the corner!

[@vettepilot427]

Excellent video, these keep getting better and better. We had hiking footage, a nature lesson, a gear check, and lunch all in the same video!! I find that the Hot Hands brand warmers that you have here work better than other brands, plus they are made in the USA. Also, I collect tinder on hikes myself, but I use a small stuff sack (I think it came with a camp pillow or something). It keeps my pockets clean (ever wash a pair of pants with a cargo pocket full of cattail down?) and also prevents the tinder from absorbing moisture from my sweat which it can do with pocket linings. Great job again. BTW, did you get my message?

[@Patriot36]

Thanks VP! I had been wanting to show more plant life and I know that I always enjoy it when people have food in their videos so I thought I'd try to include it. Also, with it being winter time in most of the country, I figured I made them a little longer than usual. Gives people an escape. I didn't know that they were made in the US but I have used some Coleman branded heatpacks that didn't seem to work as well. Can't beat the price of the Hot Hands either, right! Great idea of keeping a stuff sack in your pocket. That would probably work better that the little sandwich bag that I usually use. Message? no. I assume you're referring to a PM? I'll go check...

[@Patriot36]

Just checked my messages.... after watching a video on how to do it.... again! Remember it was next to a down arrow on the upload button? As if that wasn't stupid enough, now Google put it under the avatar and under "Creator Studio." In any case, I didn't find any messages from you but feel free to resend and I'll recheck. Thanks buddy!

[@vettepilot427]

Patriot36 Just sent another message. I went to your channel homepage, clicked the "About" link, and then "Send Message". Thanks and Merry Christmas!!

[@plutoplatters]

im jealous of these areas you have at your fingertips !! damn..

[@Patriot36]

I'm very blessed to have them, for sure!

[@Erdie5]

I miss summer already. Up in frozen Minnesota.

[@Patriot36]

Hang in there Erdie. I figure it's kinda like when it's 115F here. You can probably do stuff, but it's not very fun, right!

[@Erdie5]

Patriot36 Exactly. We're all a little bitter up here this year, snow fell on November 10th and it'll be here until April. Have to make the most of it!

[@Patriot36]

Erdie5 You know, fellow youtuber Shug is up in MN and I know they do some hammocking as a group. I'm not sure if you'd be interested but they seem to make the most of it.... kzbin.info/door/27nqmEhKzD9YHK1IFwG7qA

[@ajjones3323]

I want to give my feedback on the meal "Chicken Fajita": I bought this meal online for $16 because Patriot made it look awesome but now after I tried it I want to say it tastes like shit and the only scenario that I will have this meal again if I'm in one of those " I shouldn't be alive" situations. What happened Patriot? I really liked your bird rescue operation a couple of years ago.

[@Patriot36]

Hey AJ, what can I say man? Tastes are pretty subjective I guess. I still really like that meal and almost had one for dinner while hiking last night. I mean, sure it's freeze dried but honestly, I really like most of the Mountain House meals. Have you really not liked any videos since the quail rescue? lol You're killing me brother... It seems like I see you all the time in the comments, man.

[@ajjones3323]

Patriot36 No Quail rescue was my favorite, I also liked the longboarding video and I watch your videos all the time, the home improvements are pretty informing, the gun reviews are pretty violence! But the funniest one when you did the sparks count test.

[@Patriot36]

AJ Jones That's cool AJ and I really appreciate the feedback dude! I don't do home improvement videos but it sounds like a fun idea. I still can't believe I made that ferro rod test series...lol. That sucked to make. :)

[@plutoplatters]

It's funny how "kinda" rare snakes are ( to see) ...just in general ,wherever,etc... when you know there are millions of them... just a thought..

[@Patriot36]

Certainly! There's a lot of them out there but this time of the year they usually den or hibernate. I'll start seeing them again on warm days in March.