MY TOP FIVE COMFORT ITEMS

summer time camping can be a challenge. here are my top 5 comfort items i take camping to make my stay a little better.i hammock camp in the summer for hiking canoeing car camping..and little items add little to my ultra light pack . a fold hiking pillow means a good night sleep for me in a hammock. a bandanna or shemaughe is a good item but a cotton mesh snipers veil will adds lots more comfort when it is dipped in cool streams and used cool the head and body to avoid heat problems. body wipes or even common baby wipes will help prevent chaffing and clean the body after a long hike. and a small battery powered fan to place inside a hammock to add a cool breeze will help a great deal when the air is hot and not moving

[@tm71100]

Outstanding

[@MrYoliss]

Great tips Thx

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Great tips! Always rough in a high-humidity environment. Being miserable in camp can really make you question why your there. These items seem to be based on real dirt time experience in the south. - Tennessee Smoky

[@Jemill13]

Thank you this was great 👍

[@xTheDeadRabbitx]

The Bataan death march....lol Blackie you are a gem

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thankyou for your time to make these videos. Have you ever tried to use a empty wine caskets. Pillow., water holder, if full 🌕 party.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Some very good ideas there .. thanks.

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you like them!

[@axerxes3981]

Blackie.... if it makes YOU more comfortable.... who cares what anyone else says!! Thanks for sharing! Ax

[@blackoracle69]

i agree if i like it and i tote it...no worries

[@southernblueblood5402]

We used those in our canvas tents during reenactments here in Florida, didn't get the same effect but it helped a little.😁

[@TerryC69]

Two things stick out in my mind, the stiff neck issue and the wipes. I hurt my neck as a teenager shovling coal into a bunker so I have to be so careful how I sleep, for it seems it is at this time I most often have trouble. With the wipes, I totally endorse your take on their use. Having driving OTR using company equipment, in the South, the AC was not always the best in the cab. Had it not been for those wipes, I would have been a raw mess. Practice advice well taken. Thanks, Blackie!

[@bigfatpear]

great video.

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks for the visit

[@davemartin1534]

Blackie there is another trick with a fan. I keep a fan blowing from floor up towards the ceiling 24/7/365 days a year. Usual on medium speed. This keeps the whole room at a homogeneous air temperature. Not to mention the slightest breeze. Hot air is less dense than cool /cold air. Most people make the mistake of trying to blow the hot air down but the hot air won't penetrate as deeply n actually bounces back up so it don't work very well. I liken the hot air to a tennis ball and the cool air to a baseball cool air tends to go right through the hot air. So it goes deeper into the hot air and mixes the temperature. This is very efficient in the winter time and makes it much more comfortable not to mention being able to lower the thermostat. Ceiling fans work some what but it's not near as effective as a fan sucking the coolest air in the room n blowing it up towards the ceiling .

[@floydskyfire]

brilliant

[@blackoracle69]

thanks

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Wow Blackie I carry 4 of the 5 things you mentioned!! Only thing not carried is the mesh hammock, because I have a light weight chair! Being from the south too, and primarily using my Warbonnet XLC hammock with bug net - the fan is essential!!

[@blackoracle69]

it makes the summer a whole lot better

[@scrider5493]

Good info, you talk like a man who knows how nature, the world, works.

[@darkane7051]

Good info

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you think so!

[@russellf1339]

Thanks for sharing brother. A wise man taught me a similar set of comforts when I was young. He always said 'you gotta protect your happiness so the adventures stay fun instead of just becoming more work'. Thanks again and happy trails 👍

[@blackoracle69]

Well said

[@brandonmahnke3716]

Man that fans a great idea, never thought about new tech like that.

[@stevevelobahn1814]

I have emergency usb powered fans for my southern home. Just in case... They use .5 amps an hour so you'll need at least a 10 amp 5v usb battery. Interesting about putting at the feet blowing toward the head. But i guess that's a hammock thing.

[@blackoracle69]

yep in the hammock it being close to the top( hang on my ridgeline next to bug netting) it will draw in fresh air from outside and this will slightly puff out the bug net..and cause a air flow..it makes it feel cooler for sure and more important a lot less stuffy on hot wet nights when there is no breese to speak of

[@charlesechols6354]

That fan is magic.

[@blackoracle69]

on a hot muggy night it make it easy to fall asleep

[@williammiller402]

Great tips. I already have the other items. But I'm not a hunter so had no use for a hunting veil. Or so I thought. Now I have one being delivered. Thanks!

[@killarney86]

Great idea with fan!

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you like it!

[@oldminer5387]

Great tips about the gear Blackie, thanks for sharing.

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks for watching!

[@nanvon937]

Thank You so much for this video. You are a great instructor!! I've learned, and I appreciate knowing these Five Tips. N in NC. Subscribing now.☺️💖

[@MeatPuppet1962]

I'm from north central Florida just south of the Georgia line.....Suwannee river country.

[@trynsurviven2440]

I had a small fan that fit in the top of my dome tent and it was awesome. Like you I would start getting cold and hunting for cover.

[@treyellis3]

In just 3 videos this has become one of my favorite backpacking and camping channels, thanks for your great tips

[@rick0596]

Great tip Blackie, that little fan would be a God send. Thanks

[@blackoracle69]

You got that right!

[@tfisher808]

Ditto on the fan, used one this year hammock camping. Life saver. Ordered 2 more

[@blackoracle69]

they make a big improvement inside that bug net

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I have several back and neck injuries from the service, so a hammock is pure torture. I'm relegated to a tent and inflatable mattress. But I can confirm that a small, decent fan can make all the difference in the world.

[@tomritter493]

Great choice of gear brother . Ooooohhhhhh fire ants yikes theys hurt .lol

[@blackoracle69]

they are no joke to be sure

[@SouthernPatriot1]

100% agree on that fan and how it keeps you cool. I have 4 of them for us when we go hammock camping. Stay safe and God bless! 🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@blackoracle69]

safe journeys

[@Ben-dp2ob]

Excellent video and advice....in high humidity with high temps and every insect known to man....increasing your basic comfort is so important. Learned a lot from this!

[@blackoracle69]

Well said!

[@margaretadler6162]

Thanks for the great tips as usual very helpful! ATB from Vietnam Sam Adler!

[@blackoracle69]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelbrunner6654]

I agree with the sniper veil! I've seen you talk about them before and got one. Love it.

[@blackoracle69]

glad you like it

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

Spot on. I don’t know why I never thought about the fan. Good video.

[@blackoracle69]

its a game changer

[@alf3553]

I had a fan going in the hammock last night. I’ve also used a bug net on a hammock to stay warm in cooler weather because they add probably a good 5 degrees or more depending on the wind.

[@blackoracle69]

That is awesome!

[@adventurewithken1961]

Thanks for the sniper towel hint. Got some in my watch list for my next purchase event.👍

[@blackoracle69]

No problem 👍

[@tomrobison9690]

Fan is a life saver

[@blackoracle69]

makes these hot muggy night liveable

[@swampfox5329]

Only 89° with humidity. Surprisingly Michigan is having a heat wave right now. Up north it is in the high 80s and down by Detroit area it's in the hundreds.

[@blackoracle69]

yep we have been lucky this yr..usually at this time its 103 with heat index of 112 or some such..but this yrs its been muggy and as soon as it goes close to 100 it rains that drops the temp and avoids the high numbers

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great comfort items for that hot climate. The fan is quite a lifesaver. I've used a similar fan in my tents when the weather gets too hot. The mesh on tents block off a lot of air too, just like the mosquito nets. I definitely always need a pillow also if I want to be comfortable. Take care.

[@blackoracle69]

Totally agree! the mesh stops any air flow in this heat and you sort of smother ..a little fan will move the air around at least

[@diannaharrison5931]

Very smart with the fan!

[@blackoracle69]

thanks

[@lessage760]

Excellent video sir my wife just got one if those fans from her sister and it sure works good she has it setting on the table next to her chair thank you sir

[@blackoracle69]

Right on

[@treyellis3]

Where did you get that solid color shemaugh?

[@texashillbilly6148]

Good video Blackie. I'm in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas, so our weather is about the same. Thanks for the info!

[@blackoracle69]

Right on

[@samroot7987]

It’s nice to get tips and tricks from someone with your knowledge. You’ve already worked the bugs out for a comfortable nights rest

[@blackoracle69]

So nice of you its a mental challenge to me to find a way to make it better

[@tom_olofsson]

You live in LA? Cool. My brother used to live in Dothan. Just read your shirt.

[@blackoracle69]

yep near enterprise

[@geof.ridenour3088]

Thanks Blackie. Roll Tide

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Thanks for the tips. There's a saying that goes; "You have uncanny perception for the obvious". These are common sense tips that we, as modern pampered humans should know, have forgotten or were never taught. Thanks for the reinforcement!!! By the way, I use the rayon neck scarfs that have gel beads inside. Soak it, wring out the excess water, & it cools for hours. The drawback is that some of the gel leaches out & can be slightly slimy sometimes.

[@paulyoung2891]

Awesome shirt Sir.

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks! i was active with the scouts for a number of yrs

[@eschneider8799]

Come on backie u got lots of fans. Thank for the tips it's somewhere round a hundred here in ontario canada & humid, think l need a sniper vail. Cheers 👍

[@blackoracle69]

yep those veils make a huge improvement

[@sage4293]

I'm from east central Mississippi so I know what you mean by the heat and humidity. I switched over to a sniper veil from a shemagh a few years ago and haven't looked back. One trick I've learned is to dip a bandana in cold water and then wrap it around your wrist which helps a lot with cooling.

[@blackoracle69]

Right on

[@nictom2627]

Thanks for your tips! can you point me towards a lightweight, non-bulky mesh hammock? I really want to try one, the "parachute" hammocks are ok but not great to sit next to a fire. much thx

[@blackoracle69]

Yes I can KAUFMANS MILITARY SURPLUS IN SAMSON ALABAMA 334-898-1770 TELL THEM I SENT YA THEY HAVE THOSE SMALL MESH HAMMOCKS AT A REALLY GOOD PRICE

[@MISANTHROPE1964]

Great vid. Ron Hood used to teach it’s not about roughing it, it’s about smoothing it. Toss in an absorbent buff, a small container of Gold Bond Medicated Powder and a small container of Dr. Bronner’s soap and at the end of the day you’ll feel human again. Add in a dedicated set of ultralight shorts and shirt for sleeping, and your golden.

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks for the info!

[@DannyRiskit]

You're a step and a half away from glamping there Blackie ;) I bring a fan too lol

[@blackoracle69]

lol i know its a cheat for sure!

[@neil6538]

My comfort item is my hat! No one has seen me with my hat off. My hat belonged to my grandpa but he gave it to me before he passed away due to the corona virus...

[@shawnmckenna5186]

I like the fan hack. I was thinking about using the little neck fan you mentioned up here in NC. What fan do you use? It definitely seems better. By the way, I enjoy your channel 😁

[@blackoracle69]

glad you like it..i have used several fans over the yrs right now is a 6 inch batter model i got at walmart i will post video of it pretty soon

[@shawnmckenna5186]

@@blackoracle69 thank you for the reply. I look forward to your upcoming videos.

[@sherryvan4627]

Now I need a snipers veil. 😁

[@blackoracle69]

great bit of kit

[@boomshanka8743]

One day, someone will invent the perfect backpacking pillow - not inflatable, comfy fabric that doesn't feel sticky when it is humid, doesn't sound like a bag of Fritos when you are trying to sleep on it, subdued color, light weight and takes up very little space. Maybe I should have a crack at it...

[@blackoracle69]

i am impressed with the advances we have made in back packing camping tech in the last few yrs..who knows what the future will bring

[@B-leafer]

6th comfort item...kevlar To ward off those pesky shooters

[@blackoracle69]

lol yep

[@richardgummere84]

Great advice, Blackie. Definitely going to try the fan in my hammock. What size sheet do you recommend? Single or twin? Any certain thread count? Thanks!

[@blackoracle69]

i went to walmart and they have a sleeping bag liner.. for cheap..

[@robertkoontz7865]

Better to go Camping than Cramping. About 30+ years ago I built a Chilly Willy for the Hunting Lease in Mason,Tx. We slep in an ole chicken hatchery with Jankey 110 volt power. I took an Ice chest filled with Ice and water, a water pump, chill water coil and a fan. I remember laying in bed sweating as a kid trying to fall asleep in Central Fla. Thats probably why I got into HVAC. Thanks for tips and tricks; B.K.

[@garywhelansr5602]

Great idea with the fan in a hammock Blackie used them in tents but never thought of one in a hammock new idea.. yes fire ants had my thrill of them buggers in Fla. In the 80s..

[@blackoracle69]

oh one rainy night i was ground camping yrs ago..and woke to sudden pain hundreds of fireants had moved in with me as i slept and all bit at once..i was sick for days

[@garywhelansr5602]

Exactly their nasty buggers for real.

[@ardentabacist]

Dang Blackness! You R 2 COOOOOL!

[@timothywalding3142]

Where did you find that fan? I have looked and looked for a good little fan.

[@blackoracle69]

walmart had them

[@sdolsay]

Blackie I was getting leg cramps at night bad(I'm 57) I started taking a magnesium pill once a day a year ago. I have not had a single leg cramp since them....maybe give that a try.

[@blackoracle69]

usually mine come from over work while hiking..but my wife has to take magnesium pills to help her leg cramps

[@johnboleyjr.1698]

The little camp fans are worth double their weight in gold in hot and humid environments.

[@blackoracle69]

you got that right..even the little fan they wear around the neck is a big help in that skeeter net

[@prb413]

Hey Blackie you always have great idea's and I am not a young guy but you seem to remind me about things I forgot. You are a good mentor for all. Keep up the great work. Thanks again

[@blackoracle69]

I appreciate that

[@jmatlock1994]

Walmart sells bigger fans now that are battery powered

[@blackoracle69]

they do..i find the little one works well inside the skeeter net hanging on the ridge line

[@Wardrumsnetwork]

I just found your channel and subbed fantastic 🍻

[@blackoracle69]

Welcome aboard!

[@titanpreparedness]

I agree with all if them but i dont think im gonna carry a fan in the woods. Great video

[@blackoracle69]

i never did either until a yr or so ago..i guess at my age i enjoy the comfort more

[@james13666]

I'm thinking of a mini fan that is USB powered and a slim battery bank for thru hiking. Might just find it's way in my pack by accident. Thanks for the knowledge and sharing!

[@kevinkenyon4593]

QUESTION-Hello Blackie, new subscriber here, Thank you for the great videos. I am getting my first cap and ball revolver soon, an 1851 Colt Navy. In your opinion, is 3F black powder required or can I use 2F? The reason I ask is that when I buy a flintlock smoothbore I was hoping to use the same powder. If you think it better to have two different sizes that is what I will do. Thank you and stay safe.

[@blackoracle69]

you can use 2F..it may give lower pressure but will be fine for target work and plinking

[@kevinkenyon4593]

@@blackoracle69 Thank you very much for the information. Stay safe.

[@emilyp.4100]

Is that bag the German Alpine repro?

[@blackoracle69]

yep but its not a repo i got them (5 of them ) surplus yrs ago they are from the german army

[@pacanis]

I've been watching your videos for a while and don't recall you going on any hikes or overnighters. Could you post some links? Thanks.

[@blackoracle69]

i have posted when i went to events like pathfinder /frozen foot /the gatherings of southeast bushcraft/..and a few others that i recall off top of my head..but your right i got to go do some over nights and a canoe camp

[@pacanis]

@@blackoracle69 Thanks. I'll look for them. When it comes to gear recommendations I enjoy seeing it used in the field in actual situations. Maybe it was your earlier stuff and I missed it.

[@greenhornfarmer3598]

I've heard you talk about the cotton mesh item before but have yet to come across one...suggestions on finding one please.

[@blackoracle69]

www.ebay.com/itm/Condor-225-Tactical-Military-Scout-Scarf-Cotton-Cover-Head-Wrap-Sniper-Veil/114218223643?hash=item1a97efc81b:g:mMkAAOSw3O1etuDx

[@blackoracle69]

found this on ebay safe journeys

[@thealexpshow782]

My comfort items are electric scooters

[@phyllismulkey3778]

lol i thought i was the only one to use a fan

[@blackoracle69]

the secret is out

[@user-tb1fu3uq9j]

What is that noise that sounds like gun fire in your videos?

[@blackoracle69]

near a shooting range

[@davidleasure9138]

Blackie what are your sources for net hammocks and the mesh cloth you sunk in water and wear around your neck?

[@blackoracle69]

www.ebay.com/itm/Condor-225-Tactical-Military-Scout-Scarf-Cotton-Cover-Head-Wrap-Sniper-Veil/114218223643?hash=item1a97efc81b:g:mMkAAOSw3O1etuDx

[@blackoracle69]

there is sniper veil..and the mesh hammocks are at kaufmans military surplus samson alabama 334-898-1770

[@davidleasure9138]

BLACKIE THOMAS thanks for the info Blackie

[@philiprowland9390]

I love your videos but how come there’s always somebody shooting a gun right nearby?

[@blackoracle69]

i am a member of a shooting club a pretty large one..on the back side of the land is a blackpowder range thats where i shoot these quick videos.. its close to home and if i am pressed for time i go there to shoot a quick post

[@stevevelobahn1814]

That's the sound of freedom!

[@Christian_Prepper]

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[@blackoracle69]

thanks for posting

[@Christian_Prepper]

@@blackoracle69 *And thank you for continuing to share your wisdom that will no doubt save some lives.... those that listen.*

[@stevevelobahn1814]

Hello brother, have you got a website with this information on it? Good stuff! I screenshot some of it...

[@carolmurray5794]

How do you handle poison ivy/oak?

[@blackoracle69]

i am lucky and it does not effect me much..but for my friends who do suffer..i suggest using a baby diaper rash cream on your bear skin in areas you a likely to contact it and if you feel you have made contact carry a bar of soap in a sock and use it dash canteen water on it and use the sock to lather and thus wash the effected area since its a oil/ acid as fast as you wash you will limit its burns

[@carolmurray5794]

@@blackoracle69 I catch it when the wind blows 😭

[@cliffordnewby6092]

From NC. Bugs, especially fire ants are insane.

[@blackoracle69]

they will drive you crazy if you ground camp

[@baileybrunson42]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@bruceclark5627]

More knowledge tools to throw in the brainbox!this stuff is more important than ever.there's no zombie apocalypse.but an economic collapse will be damn near the same when I-phone addicted people get told "NO MORE FREE CRAP,SORRY".I may have a stable job today,but what if I turn into a migrant worker because,no matter what,farms need to run.if I have to walk 10 miles to and from and spend my nights in the field,what info is more valuable?how to de-drag your lap top, or,how not to die of heat exhaustion?thank you for the time spent delivering this info to us.NO COST TO US and time away from you and yours.so with that,thank them as well!!God bless and may all your nights be with a favourable wind and tick free!!

[@badoldbiker368]

More good advice there Blackie, got to make an effort to add some comfort, makes the journey smoother.

[@blackoracle69]

Absolutely

[@tracker5849]

Please dont send your bugs to florida..we have more than we need..plus stickers..sandspurs

[@Varvact]

How big is that sniper veil?

[@blackoracle69]

www.ebay.com/itm/Condor-225-Tactical-Military-Scout-Scarf-Cotton-Cover-Head-Wrap-Sniper-Veil/114218223643?hash=item1a97efc81b:g:mMkAAOSw3O1etuDx

[@hickorydickory]

down slippers

[@rodneywhitfield5754]

I feel ya, I’ve got kin from Mobile to Sarasota, and Thanks for your replies

[@blackoracle69]

my pleasure..

[@Atkrdu]

Are the women thick down there, Blackie? I'm looking for those curvy Southern women with friendly personalities.

[@blackoracle69]

lol... oh my ...now thats straying into deep water..i better let that answer pass

[@theoutdooradvantage3008]

It’s hotter than satans kitchen here in south Alabama

[@blackoracle69]

yep..but to be honest..its better this yr..in the past we had lots of well over 100 days..this yr it goes up like that and it rains.. muggy as hell but i will take it over the heat inday of 115 any day

[@CmdrTigerKing]

why you so salty ... relax

[@blackoracle69]

lol the heat and the bugs