Hammock Camping in a Thunderstorm with my Dog

Indi and I are back camping together and this time I am in my hammock, camping in a secluded, protected spot, out of the wind that roared all evening on the other side of the trees. I was so pleased with the cosy set up and relieved to be well protected when a lightning and thunderstorm hit in the morning. It poured down with heavy rain as I lay in my hammock and dosed in the morning light. There is nothing more relaxing than lying in a cosy bed listening to the sound of the thunder and rain, knowing you are snug and dry. This was the most relaxing and magical start to the day.
I hope that you will all enjoy joining us on this trip and sharing the adventure with us.
A huge thanks to you all for watching, and a special thanks to my Buy Me a Coffee and Superthanks supporters, and my Buy Me a Coffee members. Without you there would be no channel, and so we all thank you for your generous support of Adventure OT.
Cathy and Indi
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[@Windygirl1958]

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[@adventureot]

Oh thank you, that is awesome. If I like a video I do that too. I tell myself I'll let one add run it's course (even if I sneak off to make a cuppa while it's playing, shhhh). Creators really appreciate that. It means a lot. Thank you for your support.

[@nvm6078]

That bird is amazing when you are setting up your tarp!

[@adventureot]

It was a real treat to have it chirping away and flying around me while I set up.

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Thanks!

[@adventureot]

❤ thank you Louise

[@LouiseTrudel]

You’re a very special lady in my eyes. Just finish a 12 hr work shift. Now going to bed. You are very welcome you deserve it. Love. Louise Canada

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

I am going to watch again to experience that relaxing rain

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Nice. Good idea.

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Woohoo! I see you passed over 7,000 subscribers. Congratulations.

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Thanks John. It is very exciting!

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Those crepes looked so delicious, Cathy! Thank you, as always.

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[@marekoybetchay]

hello i learn a lot of your vlog today and yah its good to be in outdoor and enjoy life in nature to kick off the stress ,your so gentle in nature i like your video thanks and God bless

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much that is very kind.

[@icastell]

Glad your were well protected from the winds. I”ve been thru a few of those nights and it can be very challenging. As always, great adventure!!!!! ❤

[@adventureot]

Oh yes, wind is the worst! I don’t mind honest cold or rain or snow, but the wind always wears me down. I was grateful for the protection

[@Ottedikkie]

I use that line regularly 😁, for all kinds of things. "That's not a potato, thís is a potato", etc. Nice video! Thank you

[@adventureot]

Yip, it works well for anything impressive!

[@anthonyallen1840]

Love the bird song.

[@adventureot]

It was gorgeous, I agree. A real treat.

[@PHorne-co6pg]

❤from Atlanta Ga

[@adventureot]

Thank you

[@keithscott1480]

Another great clip some great scenery I wish you and indy well Enjoy your beer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@adventureot]

Thanks Keith. I appreciate the well wishes. cheers

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

Your crepes that you were cooking in the pan reminded me of my mother making Swedish pancakes. They are as close to crepes as you can get and they're made with more eggs, flour and milk. And the batter is thin and runny just like yours. I love those pancakes. They were so nutritious. I always put syrup on mine. I totally enjoy your videos. And your dog is well behaved.

[@adventureot]

Thanks Rebecca. Those Swedish pancakes do sound similar. Such basic ingredients but for some reason they always feel so special to me. I think it is the association that I too have with my mother making them for us.

[@user-gc3lx8ub4n]

Just love watching your adventure videos…🐕🏕😎

[@adventureot]

Thank you. I am so glad.

[@rosiew895]

That thunderstorm would have been awesome - there is something soothing in a good rolling thunder. I am enjoying the fact that your videos are encouraging us inexperienced adventurers to get out there and enjoy the bush. Thank you! And Indi looked as snug as a bug in her jacket and sleeping bag. 😊

[@adventureot]

I agree about the thunder. With the first flash of lightening I sat bolt upright (pardon the pun) and quickly thought through whether there were any risks, but then decided I was safe and settled in to enjoy it.

[@philgibbons7108]

Great video thankyou for bringing us along. I personally don’t find the banana hammocks comfortable so i have a layflat hammock but tents are my top preference .The bird sounds are like beautiful music 👍

[@adventureot]

Thanks Phil. I definitely think nothing beats a tent for enclosed protection and versatility, but I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable this was.

[@philgibbons7108]

@@adventureot no worries.Its good you found it comfortable.For me i think its the sleeping position lol

[@Eriekcamp]

Cool 👍🏾👍🏾

[@adventureot]

Thank you

[@mmtpleasant]

I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. We r entering our spring and the birds sing loud and proud here. The bell bird has such a beautiful song! Love your videos.

[@adventureot]

Thank you 😊

[@SunniDazed]

❤

[@adventureot]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bigcat880]

Fantastic adventure!

[@adventureot]

Thanks, it sure was.

[@Lexington6885]

Thank you Cathy and Indi...love the views and bird song . A little something towards those "boots" or whatever you need (treats for all) 😆 😊❤

[@adventureot]

Oh WOW! Thank you so much. This will be put to great use (and for a few yummy treats too). Cathy

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

Loved the video. Indi is so sweet.

[@adventureot]

Thank you. I agree.

[@subhashnaidu6520]

❤❤❤Wow sooo beautiful camping video very nice food looks so delicious and yummy. Good afternoon cathy happy Sunday from fiji island ❤❤❤I like your campaign video i will watch 3 or 4 times.you are looking absolutely very beautiful god bless ❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

Thank you 😊

[@subhashnaidu6520]

@@adventureot most welcome

[@susanstefano8239]

Thank you cathy anx indie. You make my night relaxing as i watch you two go camping. We loveyou and lots of prayers to for good health. So you can come and talk with us.

[@adventureot]

Thank you for your kind words Susan.

[@altafkhan.intezaar]

💞💞

[@adventureot]

Thank you

[@altafkhan.intezaar]

@@adventureot very welcome

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 .. nice 😊.

[@adventureot]

Thank you Thomas

[@thomasmusso1147]

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[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks like a very nice place. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@adventureot]

You are welcome

[@earndoggy]

Very cute of Indi playing in the stream! Many years ago I had a black lab who would do that. He just loved playing in the water. Nice setup too. I'm reasonably sure I'd fall out of a hammock though :D

[@adventureot]

Ha ha, yes I think that is always the fear, falling out. The only other time I have camped in a hammock I did just that. It was a flat canvas type though. Definitely not designed for sleeping in (although, hmmm, all hammocks should put you to sleep really), lying out in the sun, dozing away.

[@subhashnaidu6520]

Sooo beautiful camping video very nice from fiji island take care beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

Thank you

[@subhashnaidu6520]

@@adventureot most welcome

[@ataglance556]

Hi Cathy , have you considered creating an amazon wish list on your channel, that's one way to get the gear you might like, I have no idea how to do it, but see if you can get it and maybe that way if possible we all could buy those items for you over time, because you take us to such beautiful places, stay amazing Cathy and Indi

[@adventureot]

That's such a nice idea. Thank you for suggesting that. I will look into whether than can be done. Cheers. Cathy

[@LouiseTrudel]

I love it very much. It was awesome trip. Love the ideal with the hammock. Also love how to take awesome care of indi in your trips. Love. Louise Canada

[@adventureot]

Hi Louise. Thanks. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@randybeeson3424]

That is the flattest hammock hang I've ever seen. Now I have over 600 nights in a hammock so please hear me out. A gathered end hammock pulled flat will pinch you inside making it impossible to lay diagonal. You want a 30 degree sag in it so a structural Ridgeline connected to your carabiners will achieve that. It should be 83% of your hammock length roughly. In order to lay flat your feet is 11 o'clock and head is 5 o'clock. Another advantage to a structural Ridgeline is it pulls your hammock ends in so your tarp coverage is better. Bridge hammocks can lie flat since there's no calf ridge down the middle. Hope this helps, Try it!

[@adventureot]

Ah ha, oki doki, I am following you and that makes a lot of sense. So you don't lie lengthways, but on a 5 o'clock 11 o'clock angle. Ok so that would flatten out the hammock. What you say about the ridgeline makes sense when I think about a few set ups that I have seen. I just never took the time to understand why they had them, now I know. Thanks for sharing your learnings with me. 600 night, wowsers, good stuff, keep camping!

[@randybeeson3424]

@@adventureot It's weird but the flatter your hammock, the tighter the sides pinch in, holding you in the center. Once you clip in your structural Ridgeline, it can stay connected all the time giving you the right pitch no matter how far the trees are apart. I strive for 5 to 8 normal steps between trees. Oh and you can use an extra hammock strap for this ridgeline making it as close as possible to 83 %of your hammock length. Give her a try.

[@adventureot]

Will do Randy, thanks.

[@pattyclark-lu2ym]

It looks comfy

[@JoSeph-yp5mb]

ANOTHER GOOD VIDEO JO FROM THAILAND

[@adventureot]

Thank you very much Jo.

[@simonthackray9726]

Hi Cathy and Indi. Another brilliant video guys. That’s a big hammock 😀Our sun ☀️ sets at 20.15 now we are in Spring. Weather is warming up now. The forecast is for 20 degrees in Leeds today😎. That’s a lovely Autumn evening you have. Our ground is still saturated at the moment as it’s rained non stop for weeks !

[@adventureot]

Well that weather is sounding promising for you. Takes a bit for the ground to finally dry out though hey. Here it is the first day of no daylight savings, so our clocks have gone back an hour and we lose an hour of evening light. That means I have to have camp fully set up and ready for night fall at just 6:09pm, and that will quickly shift earlier and earlier. Yikes, it will be a challenge.

[@G.Photogirl]

I watched this video off/on over the course of a couple of weeks, I hope the view counts on the YT algorithm! I love how Indy greeted you in the morning, trying to get into the hammock with you 😂 and as always the sound of the rain. Question, I think your season is Summer right now, so when it rains, is it more like a warm storm with humidity? Just curious. I also love your camera work, especially the shot showing you in the hammock in the morning with Indy next to you. Great video, thank you for sharing another camp with us! 👏🏼

[@adventureot]

Returning viewers are always good news. Thanks for persevering, even if you only had small chunks of time. I do the same, watch videos as I make dinner, then watch the rest the next evening. Often our rain comes across ahead of a cold front, so typically we don't get warm humid rain where I am, more often than not it's cold with the rain. Thanks for the comments about my camera work. All self taught and I stuff up lots along the way, so a compliment goes a long way there. Thanks.

[@blackydon]

Nice relaxing camp with indi.. Then came the rain. Some how your camps always seem to have rain. Maybe you have powers of the rain. Great video. Stay safe.

[@adventureot]

It was lovely and relaxing, especially the early morning sleep in while it rained. Delicious!

[@verity_elder]

To Cathy. I have been watching your channel since the beginning. Thank you for the thoughtful and relaxing kaupapa you put into these videos. I love being able to sit down with a cup of tea and both reflect on my past adventures and plan new ones, inspired by your adventure OT. A thought - your gaiters which are no longer waterproof.... are they made from GORE-TEX and/or canvas? Mine are ancient, made from canvas and lined (I think) with GORE-TEX from Katmandu (about 20 years old). They too are not as waterproof as they used to be but I treat them with the same product I use to waterproof my canvas style (non-leather) tramping boots and shoes. This works surprisingly well, I literally can see the water beading off the canvas after crossing a stream. Of course if the gaiters are oversaturated with water over time, the product will wear off. Thus you will need to reapply. Food for thought maybe...... :). Kindest regards, from a fellow solo, female tramper. Verity (Bumble Bee)

[@verity_elder]

Alternatively you could explore using a product designed for waterproofing other GORE-TEX style products like rain coats.

[@adventureot]

Hi Verity. I loved your comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to say hi. Good idea with the gaiters. I have a potentially very wet camp planned for this week so will treat them with the waterproofing that I have and see how I get on. I always like to keep things going if I can. I hate to throw things out. Usually if they are quality items you can give them another life and keep them going. Fingers crossed.

[@UglyBikeling]

Indi washing her ball in the river 😅

[@adventureot]

Funny hey. She does it in her drinking bowl too. Then bobs it around with her paw. Cute.

[@UglyBikeling]

@@adventureot too cute ❤️

[@JackieH2517]

Omg Indi with her hoodie on has to be one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Well Cathy you done it again I really enjoyed this episode. Sending love from Scotland x

[@adventureot]

Oh I know, she was so cute. Thanks so much Jackie.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

This camp setup is awsome ❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

Thank you

[@coryaughtman157]

I love that setup and I love indies new coat❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

Thanks. I loved the set up too. It worked out really well.

[@barbn1211]

You've become a pro in so many ways, Cathy! Thanks for vlogging the camps that I wouldn't dream of attempting myself! 👏👏👏

[@adventureot]

Thanks Barb. You are so welcome.

[@BigV96220]

Hi Cathy KZbin dosent like me im not sure if your getting my comments ,it doesn't appear so ,could you please let me know ,love your channel and i have been commenting but ,I dont know all my love to you Indy and Family. GODBLESS 💖

[@adventureot]

Hi Vanetta. That is weird. I can't recall seeing a comment from you before so for some reason they haven't been showing up. But I go this one. Thanks for your kind words.

[@stevenrussi5973]

You get that tarp perfectly taut and flat--it's the Kiwi woman in you!

[@adventureot]

That must be what is it is, I can't let my fellow Kiwis down with an inadequately set up tarp (lol)

[@ninabeeser5046]

Great videos. Very enjoyable. I was watching another vid and you were complaining that the sand flies were horrendous. I would suggest that you buy a Thermocell or two. Apparently they work great for keeping the sand flies at bay.

[@adventureot]

Thank you. Great tip too. I have a similar gadget to the thermacell and it wasn't very effective, so I purchased the thermacell discs to go into it and now it works really well.

[@waynemccuen8213]

The quiet and the sounds sounds of nature are my favorite parts of the outdoors. The bird sounds where you are are awesome. That spot you picked was outstanding. The opening in that bit of woodlands. The sum of the parts make up the event. This one must have been a thrill. Thanks again.

[@adventureot]

Thanks Wayne, it really was.

[@davestevenson9315]

Superb, best yet.. asking a lot of the small tree but adds to the suspense.😂 ..more anchovies please

[@adventureot]

Ha ha, yes that first attempt at climbing into the hammock could have ended very differently (lol). phew.

[@williamkinnen3275]

sounds like birds of paradise singing amazing and very clear

[@adventureot]

It was beautiful, I agree.

[@bjcrh8448]

Another great camp. I like the way you set up your camps and the locations you choose. Thanks for giving us glimpses of your beautiful country.

[@adventureot]

Thank you Barbara.

[@pmedilall]

Great video as always @Cathy and Indi 😁 awesome as always!

[@adventureot]

Thank you so so much Pranesh!!

[@pmedilall]

@@adventureot - you most welcome 🤗

[@elizabethcasefoster9816]

I love the birds singing

[@adventureot]

It’s beautiful to be listening to

[@Oldwomaninthewoods]

There is old folktale that says “if it rains and the sun is shining, it will rain tomorrow”. Not sure if that’s always true everywhere but, it is in the southern USA. Great adventure and Indie is such a diva.😆

[@adventureot]

Ha ha, I will have to pay attention to that and see if it plays true. As a child, when the sun came out and it was raining, my mum would exclaim 'oh, it's a monkey's wedding'. I think that was a funny saying from her childhood. I guess it means that it is so unusual that somewhere something silly must be happening (such as a monkey having a wedding - weird - lol).

[@tinaorr2723]

I just found your channel. Kudos to Tony from AB Camping who told of your channel. :) I will watch this video tomorrow. P.S. I'm in the Far North, North Island. Looking forward to watching another Kiwi camping channel! :)

[@adventureot]

Hi Tina. Welcome. I hope you will enjoy the channel. Yes good old Tony, good chap.

[@subhashnaidu6520]

❤❤❤Sooo beautiful camping video very nice as always take care beautiful ❤❤❤from fiji island ❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

Thank you! 😃

[@subhashnaidu6520]

​@@adventureotmost welcome. Love to more camping video take care ❤❤❤

[@sandramcqueary7201]

Pictures of the bell bird are beautiful as is its song. Does the thunder bother Indi? My dogs hated it!

[@adventureot]

Indi stretched and yawned when the thunder rolled in the first time, then slept through the rest of it. You would think that a vicious creature was threatening her existence when I get the vacuum out (lol), but other than that isn't really phased by anything.

[@sandramcqueary7201]

😂

[@rodoutdoors]

That's clever to use clips for a makeshift underquilt. Nice trip. If you need hammock tips, Shug's videos are great.

[@adventureot]

Thanks. I hadn't come across Shug's channel but I found him now. Thank you.

[@UglyBikeling]

Can't wait for our rain 😊

[@adventureot]

It's so soothing, and life giving. I hope your rain comes and you get to enjoy it.

[@jazztoad54]

Very relaxing video with the rain and bird songs. Just wondering if your hammock stayed dry since the hammock appeared to be longer than the tarp was wide?

[@adventureot]

About the first 10cm at the head end got wet. I did a bit of shifting around of the set up (not on camera as it was boring, lol) to try and get the two lined up as best I could but could have done with a purpose made hammock tarp that is longer through the ridgeline part.

[@vincentjenkins4045]

Such a relaxing sounds on this vlog😁

[@adventureot]

Thanks Vincent

[@Peac31363]

Hi Cathy & Indi 👋 Vivian here Another ENJOYABLE Vid 👍 Must've been difficult keeping 'Indi sleeping below U BTW, I DO Knw who '"Crocodile Dundee is & remember that line😅 P.S . Do Indi always take Ball home or lose it. Jst a question a 'Pet lover would ask...😊 Till then ✌️😎

[@adventureot]

Hi Vivian. I put my hammock really low in case she felt left out, but she was so happy once zipped into her sleeping bag, I never heard a peep out of her all night. Oh the ball, the ball. She keeps a really keen eye on it so would walk out with it again the next day, but like a teenager on a device, I usually take it off her in the evening and suggest she find something else to do. She can get a bit obsessed. Then I know it is safely in her dog harness for the walk out. Have a lovely day.

[@subhashnaidu6520]

❤❤❤Cathy when will be next camping video??? I love to see more video take care from fiji island. Good night ❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

I am working on a video now that will be released this coming weekend.

[@subhashnaidu6520]

@@adventureot Thank you so much i am watching your campaign video in big Screen now so nice and beautiful. Good morning happy Wednesday have a great day take care

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

G'day Cathy, "Evening Viewers" Did you get Hoges Show in NZ in the 70's/80's ? - if so you would know Strop & Delvine as well as Leo Wanker & Donger and how he opened the show. Another great camp in beautiful NZ.

[@adventureot]

Oh no, I don't know that one. You can bet I will google it though, for educational purposes, lol. Tomorrow though.

[@bagariusyarrelli7142]

[@adventureot]

Thanks

[@crikeymos22]

Ooo. The bird song on this one is amazing. 😊

[@adventureot]

Went they lovely! I really enjoyed listening to them.

[@crikeymos22]

Yeeeeey. So excited to watch this one. 👏 👏 ❤

[@adventureot]

yay. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@crikeymos22]

@@adventureot loved it. 🥰 was so cosy.

[@SunniDazed]

Thanks!

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much for the support SunniDazed. You are awesome!!

[@jeanasoy1863]

❤

[@adventureot]

thanks Jean