This is the full-length release of Into The Empty Quarter. Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron set out on an expedition inspired by Wilfred Thesiger's great journeys through the Empty Quarter desert on the Arabian peninsula.
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@ratwhocankickflip8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation Geoff.
@al_humphreys8 ай бұрын
Thanks Geoff!
@thequantummechanic68568 ай бұрын
Excellent rec by So Alright pod this was great
@peterscheffer4521Күн бұрын
Marvelous expedition and beautifully captured. And true words about its inhabitants.
@chriszfrancis8 ай бұрын
So, this was alright.
@al_humphreys5 ай бұрын
Haha! The ultimate in damning by faint praise!
@loganbrooner35558 ай бұрын
Here bc of Geoff, and I loved this!
@al_humphreys5 ай бұрын
Who is the mysterious 'Geoff'?
@loganbrooner35555 ай бұрын
@@al_humphreys Geoff Ramsey, he co-founded a company called Rooster Teeth about 20 years ago and it became pretty prominent with the online/gaming community. He has multiple podcasts but he has one called “So… Alright” and it’s all about this documentary and his synopsis and thoughts on it.
@loganbrooner35555 ай бұрын
@@al_humphreysGeoff Ramsey, started a company called Rooster Teeth. He has several podcasts and one called “So… Alright” he talked about this documentary.
@loganbrooner35555 ай бұрын
Geoff Ramsey. He co founded a company called Rooster Teeth 20 years ago. He has several podcasts and one of his called “So… Alright” has an episode about this.
@al_humphreys5 ай бұрын
Aha! Thank you! I just listened to the episode which was really fun.
@sherryeemery66152 жыл бұрын
When I was a little girl my Mother read me a story about the empty quarter and I’ve always wanted to go. I’ve been to 76 countries but I never got there. I’m an old lady now but I walked with you every step along the way ! Thank you so much for making this journey, I enjoyed it immensely !!!
@al_humphreys2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely comment - thank you!
@user-zw7jw8zv9t2 жыл бұрын
I live in Empty quarter
@user-hs9ql7cw5k Жыл бұрын
@@user-zw7jw8zv9t لا بو عسره هد العب😂😂
@DevilsGoddess4208 ай бұрын
I’m here because of the podcast “So…Alright”
@Karachil_Ranga3 ай бұрын
This video deserves million views. Great work guys 🎉.
@ammarvora032 жыл бұрын
I remember 7 years ago Leon came to my school and all of us watched the documentary. It is still one of the most memorable things I've ever seen and it was such an amazing experience. I remember asking Leon if he ever thought that they wouldn't be able to complete it and got him to autograph a piece of paper for me. I've lost it now 😔
@youknow69688 ай бұрын
What was his answer to you?
@KevinAugelloNewEarthFilms3 жыл бұрын
Just watched. - I've been working in the broadcast industry for 20 years and the film you have achieved is absolutely fantastic - Better than anything on Netflix !
@al_humphreys3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bhupeshpatel97333 ай бұрын
I have been to this place 1997 to 2015, toooo much silence, feels good, beautiful place, heaven on earth, love it
@RealTitus448 ай бұрын
Soooooo I was deep in a KZbin hole and I found this and yeah it was alright.
@johnberry11076 ай бұрын
Good content. Stay safe. Thank you. Pioneers across difficult terrain often make multiple trips with reduced loads. Alone with thoughts is wonderful!
@amaimani11 ай бұрын
Amazing journey. Come again and discover more of Oman and its traditions please ❤
@bethanyryan404 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful adventure! I felt totally transported to the desert as I watched while riding my stationary bike in Idaho. So inspiring!
@stiggsstuff7399 Жыл бұрын
Excellent i really enjoyed it
@SailHub3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We’re held back riding now with a broken neck, I’m living the inspiration here, can’t wait to get back at it. 👍🍻
@MoZainGallery3 жыл бұрын
this was amazing to watch.
@MaxMakerChannel4 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe how ill prepared that cart was. Great adventure. Well done for doing it😊
@stelatandem27022 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this... espe6the warts and all approach to adventuring! Great morale boost when you're laid up in the hotel for a few days when your own adventure hasn't quite gone to plan. Great to see Al and Leon conquer adversity and an inspiring tale of a.real expedition.
@VentureAnyway4 жыл бұрын
Such a cool adventure Alastair, thanks for sharing! I love the human connection and gratitude that comes from being in need, and having people step up and ease your burden in some way as they did on the road so many times. Another point for Humanity.
@BrettVaughnB1002 жыл бұрын
Great adventure !
@yusif1k3 жыл бұрын
رمال الربع الخالي جميلة لأكن في نفس الوقت قاسيه
@khalidalali1864 жыл бұрын
Great work you guys! Your fortitude and equanimity has made it into boss level, that’s for sure 😋✌️ I’ve been in the Empty Quarter for the past three weeks, chilling with my camels, as office work back in Abu Dhabi has been suspended. Hence, taking advantage of the amazing technological age we live in, working from afar, with no humans in sight! Once again, much respect for your beautiful insight, and much-needed observation. Respect from an Arab!
@JF-ly6ef3 жыл бұрын
Hey Al, just binge watched your KZbin Channel (not finished yet) and I really have to say: you are what you could call a modern adventurer! Thank you for showing us that adventure and exploration is everywhere we are and want to find it. Nobody needs to climb big mountains, cross the south Pole or go canoeing in Alaska to experience an adventure. Adventure is getting out of our comfort Zone, exploring new places and exploring new parts of ourselves. This can be everywhere and can happen by doing anything. Thank you for showing us your big and small adventures. Loved "my midsummer morning"! Perfect example of an adventure that Put you out of your comfort zone and having a good time whithout experiencing extreme temperatures or risking your life. Having crossed the alps being 15 years old, climbed some big mountains in the alps later, did some serious bike packing - my favourite adventure is still me and my buddy paddling down the rhein for two days in a way to little, way too cheap packraft we bought a few days before in the local hardware store for 20€. In the end a blackberry bush destroyed it while we were trying to get it onto the riverbank.
@al_humphreys3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@antraha86892 жыл бұрын
Big big thanks for this beauti vid 🇸🇦🇸🇦👍🏻
@frankblangeard88655 ай бұрын
33:39 The fact that they used trekking poles says everything you need to know about these characters.
@al_humphreys5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much @frankblangeard8865 - I'm glad you recognise us as being both efficient planners and elite endurance athletes! Very kind.
@TOM_OUTDOORS4 жыл бұрын
awesome! been watching the short version a few times for inspiration. great to see the full documentary. the Queen needs to give you a knighthood Al, you've inspired me beyond words to start my own outdoors channel and explore whats beyond my own backyard! the microadventure idea is one of the best things invented and it really does get people outdoors. keep up the good work sir! atb Tom.
@al_humphreys4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you.
@humaid217311 ай бұрын
watching this was Amazing
@alaiwyw2 жыл бұрын
This video is one of the most inspiring videos in KZbin I have ever watched , Great job and well done, the way you tell the story and how you connected the adventure with the personal self exploration , Well done
@al_humphreys2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@abdullahalmutlaq59272 жыл бұрын
Thank you for simplifying the adventure to certain excellent, yet it might be a deceiving signal to a future person/ people, that’s wasn’t easy, hence I hope whoever wants to follow your steps , should be aware of the difficulty that awaits them. My wish was to show the stars of the desert and the over view by-drone , extremely entertaining. Thanks, and good luck in your next adventure. Somewhere in Saudi Arabia
@DesiVagabond3 жыл бұрын
this is amazing guys ! more power to you
@adityagsharma35964 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video.... U r amazing and this expedition is appreciatable....
@welsh58boy3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thank you. I cant believe this video hasn't had more views
@Brokenrobotproductions4 жыл бұрын
absolutely amazing film and trip could feel the sunburn from here
@cricketlovers72112 жыл бұрын
Salute to you gentlemen
@xhfcs Жыл бұрын
مبدعع
@AndyCoulsonRyburnTextWorks4 жыл бұрын
What a great film. Thesiger was a fascinating character and I loved the parallels being drawn
@Monsterwaller9 ай бұрын
Claudio - Mr Fix It! Good bless him 😊
@basheerali50432 жыл бұрын
Guys, it’s wonderful adventure well done👍🏼. Appreciate your honest comments about arabia though I’m not an arab unlike what’s being said in media.
@Kariakas11 ай бұрын
Really surprised you guys weren't wearing head gear, you surprisingly seemed fine without it. Great, inspiring video and trip.
@countdracula72353 жыл бұрын
I have been thru the Saudi Desert .....as they say “ Only mad dogs and Englishman come here” !!!! Nice one mate !!!
@FNA276016 күн бұрын
...and the nomads who have lived there for thousands of years
@ReubenSchmitz2 жыл бұрын
So inspiring! Well done :)
@stevengerrardO8 Жыл бұрын
You guys are insane!(in awe) Why didn’t you call red bull? this seems like their kind of insane
@mistyrose3042 Жыл бұрын
Totally fascinated by this adventure. This area has a history which has been mentioned in many ancient books including Holy Quran. Though the exact location has not been confirmed but it was somewhere in and around this area. So according to history, this desert was once a very green land full of fruits. There were tall buildings as the people who lived here were the most strongest and tallest that god has ever created. This human race was called quam-a-adh. Here Quam means race. They disobyed the messenger of God, prophet Hoodh (After prophet Noah and before propher Ibrahim) and invited the wrath of god who turned this land into a barren desert. A very very powerful wind blew which destroyed everything and killed everyone except those who obyed the Prophet. These people left the land prior to destruction and were unharmed. So until this day, there is nothing in this area except sand and dust, which these guys have experienced a lot..
@Santos-oc2no4 жыл бұрын
Great adventure and great video. I love to see your friendship, a trip so beautiful, simple and pure. It is an inspiring video. Thank you
@GeoGebweiler4 жыл бұрын
The end touched my heart. What an amazing breathtaking trip. An unbelievable experience. Thumbs up 👍👍👍
@ChrisDadd Жыл бұрын
Great film. Loved the adventure til you hit busy roads. Shame there weren't off road parallel tracks you could have used. May I ask whether you've recorded anything about how you filmed this yourselves and what gear you used? Asking because you had the kind of shots I expect to see when a crew follows.
@al_humphreys Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm really glad we got up to the level that film crews normally do. It takes a lot of walking! See here for some context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHKbZpl4j9ade5I
@Dshideler20024 жыл бұрын
Epic, Amazing, Inspiring!
@benjaminjonholmes13192 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. I’ve been fascinated with this region after reading Arabia by Lev Wood, who of course was inspired by Thesiger. If you’re ever planning another trip and looking for a companion let me know!
@TravelandLifestylebyAnanya3 жыл бұрын
Speechless....thumbs up to guys 👍🏼much love from Oman 😊🙏
@ohkrumbs76954 жыл бұрын
Really wonderful to see - finally! Very inspiring and a real treat for the eyes :)
@tzafas22 жыл бұрын
If Alastair asked me if i wanted to join him i would say instandly yes
@user-op2lc7cx5m2 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏻
@wmanadeau7860 Жыл бұрын
Cool beans! About the cart design, going from four wheels to eight I can see, did you consider or test wider tires?
@mallorygarbutt60193 жыл бұрын
"Personal experience " :-)
@zohairalblooshi5514 жыл бұрын
In the film you were sad because you are not normal as us, the rest of us cry because becasue we are not extraordinary as you.
@isaacbarry25203 жыл бұрын
I legit teared up when they ran into the Bedu truck driver that made them coffee
@thetraveler22142 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the start to Bruce Parry's Cannibals and Crampons
@gabe1ist3 жыл бұрын
You guys need to keep making films.
@Survivethejive4 жыл бұрын
Free watermelon looked like best bit
@thatfatguyinmcdonaldseatin63893 жыл бұрын
Extremely deadly mini melons don’t eat em
@thatfatguyinmcdonaldseatin63893 жыл бұрын
Oops sorry thought you talked about desert melons I just reached that part of the video
@mohammadnaeem48862 жыл бұрын
When they were entering UAE and mentioned Burg Al Khalifa it reminded me the sayings of the Prophet Mohammad(Peace be upon him) that 1 - Abu Hurayra(Radiyallahu Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “The Final Hour will not come until people COMPETE WITH ONE ANOTHER in the height of their buildings.” ►{Al-Adab al-Mufrad Al-Bukhari by Imam Bukhari} 2 - In a hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari Prophet(Peace be upon him) said, ‘That the female slave should give birth to her mistress, and you see poor, naked, barefoot shepherds of sheep and goats competing in making tall buildings.’ 3 - When you see naked barefoot ones becoming the leaders of men, that is one of its signs. When the shepherds of lambs compete in constructing tall buildings that is one of its signs. ►{Version Recorded by Imam Muslim}
@hankgoresich68362 жыл бұрын
Tall buildings ain't the key, pal.
@rollingthunder42 жыл бұрын
Unprepared and careless - no point in spotting crisps if you lose your bedding 😉
@al_humphreys2 жыл бұрын
Haha! I maybe agree with you, but boy those Crisps tasted good!
@ashkan35092 ай бұрын
Did you see anything out of the ordinary in the desert? I mean, spiritual or supernatural feel to it? At night etc
@suspiciousdirtpile3 жыл бұрын
i held my breath the whole time, imagining the smell :)
@KhalilCheikhaniTelba4 жыл бұрын
You are amazing. I realy enjoyed watching this and I wish you all the best.
@vogarro72924 жыл бұрын
This is amazing
@oneoone1o1824 ай бұрын
Come and see the great empty quarter from saudi aribia you can do it now
@al_humphreys4 ай бұрын
Leon is travelling there now!
@Too_Much_Yogurt4 жыл бұрын
sooooo good!
@sofianecanari52802 жыл бұрын
I want to do it !
@ralienpp Жыл бұрын
Did you manage to pass by the well called Fasswad al Ajuz?
@burnheretic3950 Жыл бұрын
Amazing adventure. Would have been helpful to build the frame of your cart out of aluminium rather than stainless steel. Much lighter. Edit: also some sort of light weight balloon tires would ride ontop of the sand, while bike tires sink into sand due to narrow surface area. Hope this helps.
@qutodiamum4 жыл бұрын
Great adwenture .Nice people .Grettings for you
@shinanbarclay673 жыл бұрын
Inspiring, powerful; thanks for sharing your journey
@muhayasa2 жыл бұрын
wow....
@circaetus4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You've done something I've always dreamed of. Great choice, and great journey indeed. And who needs them records and numbers anyway?
@MatHall4 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks for uploading the full movie.. that's my office lunch time sorted today...! Hope to see you at another talk sometime. I just uploaded my short cycle film London to Istanbul which my now fiance and I completed last summer.. on the back of reading all your books! Thanks for the inspiration. We've since past on that inspiration to others too!
@mukhlis_kentank4 жыл бұрын
awesome and great video
@junglegoose46483 жыл бұрын
Amazing story, this is so inspiring
@juliet211173 жыл бұрын
Been to the Empty Quarter, but didn't cross it.
@mikepod6373 жыл бұрын
yo that was an awesome journey
@georgemoore29282 жыл бұрын
Did you both spend a lot of time thinking you were pulling more weight than the other guy? How did that work? Were they elastic? Also, is the cart steel or aluminum? The first one looked steel and the second aluminum.
@al_humphreys2 жыл бұрын
We had a clever towing system which meant that if one pulled harder then the other person was dragged closer to you. So we had to pull equally. (It's about the only clever thing in the whole project!) I don't know what the cart was made of!!!
@ThomasHugoHerbert4 жыл бұрын
I needed an early night. Found this beautiful adventure and stayed till the end. What a triumph Al. So many beautifully captured moments. 🐪 🍉 🌌 Is your cart and exhibit? Or daren’t you ask.
@al_humphreys4 жыл бұрын
To my delight and amusement the cart lives on! Just last week a group of students were preparing it for another expedition in the region.
@TheTravellersCookeBook4 жыл бұрын
That was fabulous guys .. thanks so much for sharing .... I always like to ask (perhaps one day I'll plot a funky bar chart) .... how many dogs did you get chased by ?
@markgreenfield76443 жыл бұрын
Absolute bonkers!!
@ruslana.science2 жыл бұрын
Awsome! It will be great to make an interview with you for my channel
@user-gn1yw1fq6g Жыл бұрын
The real life
@hellogoodbye97593 жыл бұрын
@Alistar, what is the theme at 37:25. I’ve spent bloody hours looking for it, thanks mate.
@al_humphreys3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't remember! It's just some cheap stock audio...
@hellogoodbye97593 жыл бұрын
The oil field speech was like a movie.
@mrnakulbhaii3 жыл бұрын
Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception brought me here
@heathermaich89663 жыл бұрын
well done. Ipods?
@jineen1232 жыл бұрын
wheels on sand? try surfboard or logs like wheels. like flinstone cart but not stone
@labeebottakath86243 жыл бұрын
the tourist visa is now available in Saudi Arabia
@ricmoore42014 жыл бұрын
Fantastic- good on you both!
@Anthony-ck2dc Жыл бұрын
I think they should have used nobby MOUNTAIN bike tires.....just sayin'...........
@al_humphreys Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@abdulazizalqahtani16423 жыл бұрын
2:23 Jinns’ food they are the people you saw
@TheMusicMeister.3 жыл бұрын
I came from uncharted 3.
@tzafas22 жыл бұрын
Like Dune the dessert planet
@judyilagan89952 жыл бұрын
Omg
@c.s.hayden30223 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting. I’ve often wondered about the empty quarter. Excavating the area could be a treasure trove, it’s just so godforsaken. And I don’t think they’d take kindly to westerners poking around.