One Thing You Need Out Camping

Hiking and camping can be awesome fun. You can have all the best camping equipment, but without a good night’s sleep… You just can’t enjoy it!
After several bad nights tossing and turning in a hiking hammock, I decided to give a very affordable ultralight hiking tent from Nature Hike a go, while hiking a small section of the Bibbulmun Track.
Good Gear in this video:
Nature Hike Cloud Up 1 Tent： www.ebay.com.au/itm/283235732306
Hiking gas stove: www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale...
Lifestraw Water Purifier: www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale...

[@darthvader8433]

"I think that my milk is broken". Quote of the day!

[@zaneh6224]

I know I was killing myself laughing when I heard that.

[@muralidharamysore2549]

" Just amazing how we over complicate our lives as human beings . " very true ! I like your attitude my friend .

[@iantorhys]

Seek Adventure is easily one of my favorite KZbin finds of late. Good that there is still some unseen content yet to dive into. Looking forward to the past videos and the future ones to come. I even broke out the hiking pan and made Bush Echidnas. Very tasty. Thanks for doing such a great job!

[@tysonjames2723]

Thanks for taking me on that hike it put me in such a better mood after watching it

[@meizi5521]

Exactly, water, food and shelter, thinking of how to survive in remote area, makes you forget about everything else

[@Andrew_marr]

Awesome video mate, great to see some familiar places up in the hills. The footage was good, while I did notice it wasn't the same as your regular videos, I think the phone is perfect for these situations where you need to keep your gear small, light and to a minimum. Out of interest, did you take a power brick for recharging the phone or did you make it through on the one charge? I know how much effort goes into making these videos mate, so thanks for putting this together and sharing your experience! 👍

[@SeekAdventure]

Hey Andrew, It's awesome out there this time of year. It was just a bit of a trial to see what it would look like when I do have to go lightweight sometimes 🙂. I doubt I would have made it through on one charge, I just took a little 6000mAh battery bank and that kept the phone going 👍. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it!

[@kcsydney688]

Good to see your Dad make an appearance.

[@lowranger4x49]

Too right mate! As much as I enjoy a Netflix binge night; it's hard to beat camping off the side of your car or motorbike with nothing but campfire TV to watch 🤙🏻

[@SeekAdventure]

Amen to that! 👌👍 Add some good mates and you can't beat it!

[@tbillington]

Nice work on the continuity of the story through the various shots.

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for your comment Anthony 🙂 Hiking is pretty boring so I had to try and make a story out of it atleast 👍

[@streetleswa4282]

Looks like a fair bit of effort went in to that one , job well done

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@glennreggie3036]

Fantastic mate! I think quite a few people commenting on here need to take your advice and get out in the bush and stop sweating the small things in life 😬😉👍🏽 You will have a tv show one day 👍🏽

[@777nexus7]

Glenn Reggie this is his tv show. This is his job

[@damonhallsworth1948]

You’re a funny guy. Love the Aussie sense of humour.

[@eightballsidepocket]

I tell ya, BBC or NatGeo gotta give you a series! Informative, entertaining, brilliant!

[@stephenh7965]

I always struggle the first night but after that it seems much easier. OH yes a proper pillow is a bonus.

[@SeekAdventure]

So true Stephen! I think as a general rule the first night sucks for everyone. I didn't realise how light some of the hiking pillows were, a must on the next hike!

[@overlode1683]

True talent, you managed to curdle powdered milk! Great video.

[@robheenan9073]

Very funny...

[@willemnekker7438]

I did notice the video quality, however it was the frames, not the image quality

[@SeekAdventure]

The frame rate was all over the shop! I have never seen anything like it, in one scene it was 28fps, in the next 30fps 😂🤐. It was an interesting experiment, but not to be repeated haha

[@ianbk]

@@SeekAdventure Just revisiting this video. If your thinking of using your phone more to add to the overall content of episodes, maybe try an app like FiLMic Pro if you aren't already to lock in the frame rate. I've just been through the stock camera app on my Samsung but unless the camera is set at "FHD (60fps) 1080" or "UHD (60fps) 4k" I have no idea what the frame rate would be or if it varies for the other settings. Keep the great videos coming.

[@DanielKE7UUM]

@@SeekAdventure Maybe time for better quality SD card?

[@DarxusC]

@@DanielKE7UUM That's very worth checking. It may very well be that the write speed of what he's writing to is lower than the bit rate of the video camera. (That was something I checked carefully when buying my SD card, and I've had great success recording up to 4k. Although for me it's usually more worthwhile to drop to 1080p and have video stabilization.)

[@LandTourier]

“Thanks Michael we really enjoyed that ! And...Yes we did but ...no it didn’t matter”✌🏼🇦🇺 “How cool to see your dad 😊Nice”

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for tuning in and the comment! Good to hear the feedback too, it was an interesting experiment. Had to screenshot this comment and send it to dad, cheers 😁

[@rodneymcaloon3451]

Thanks for putting together a great video. You look like you’re having a great time & luv being outdoors.

[@WUTANG-CLAN]

Mate, you are an inspiration to many, and myself and my family love watching your video's. A big hello from South Aus, keep up the good work mate, and safe travels.

[@JamesZJi]

yeah, so true the smoke of a campfire always goes to where you sit

[@BobbityBob19]

Dude, you are fargin hilarious. Love the video. Just subscribed.

[@garyp.7501]

Nice little adventure! Thanks!

[@dhern2613]

Btw your ability to capture certain landscapes and angles. E.g the sunset behind you sitting on that boulder. Fantastic

[@StankPlanks]

Awesome stuff mate. Love your vids, camping is so much fun, your vids are inspiring me to do it more.

[@johnmoon3848]

Beautiful scenery, wonderful hike, good filming in spite of camera quality! You're absolutely brilliant at this!

[@nurishakeri9904]

Entertaining video mate, you had me cracking up 😂 keep up with the good work

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

Farrrrkin Crows!!! 🤣🤣 (another great video Mate!. Reminds me of when I was young as a Boy Scout!)

[@donfinch862]

Top video Michael, really good. You have a natural presentation to the camera. Keep 'em coming

[@caseydixon8714]

Your back country meals are made in a little town right at the bottom of new zealand. Invercargill. They are the best for tramping a camping

[@rlhydn3438]

Brilliant edits. I need that tent! Looks easy to put up which not all can boast!

[@stuartkcalvin]

Thanks mate. I enjoyed that very much! Filming on your phone worked well :)

[@PHION1X]

Excellent vid mate! Cheered me up no end.... great meeting dad at the end too!! Keep up the good work.

[@0502Rob]

Noticed a difference in the video but wasn't sure what until you said. Keep up the great work

[@heidihikestheheysen9459]

Love your channel and it's great to see Aussie hiking videos.

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks Heidi! I appreciate the comment 🙂

[@thomasarcher9796]

Did not expect a hiking vid from you, thank you very much.

[@TwoCrabsAdventures]

Great Job, love it. Keep up the good work.

[@tutekohe1361]

Great video, I like how you cover all the points that ordinary viewers might have to deal with. I did not notice any issue with the video quality. 👍

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

Good nights sleep for me involved buying a “neo xtherm” and sea to summit inflatable pillow, expensive but you definitely look forward to it.

[@Malc664]

Quality seemed excellent to me enjoyed the whole video. You have a talent and great humour. And for such a young bloke doing the job of filming and talking you get extra points and praise. And your'e certainly sucking the guts out of life. Oh and your dad's a champ.

[@peterbryan3295]

Always really enjoy your videos mate.keep em coming.🤟🤟

[@peterbryan3295]

Brought the sticker package today and getting a shirt and hoodie next week.. come on everyone get on board and help make (seeking adventure)a permanent thing.🤟🤟

[@paulwhite00]

Great vid as usual. Definitely a change in quality but not terrible. can't wait for my shirt to arrive!

[@KurtBaumanMobilePhotography]

Love your channel! Keep it up!

[@LoneWolf-zw5yn]

Nice one buddy, keep doing what your doing.

[@HammerRocks]

Well edited. Great video.

[@777nexus7]

Was good to see the Kalamunda Camel Farm and thanks for letting me know about that lookout tower. I was just out at Mundaring weir the other week and noticed a couple of hikers cross that road on the south side of weir. Now i know where the entry point is. Thanks

[@tashhanrahan3139]

Sometimes a bit of movement blur, can't complain just adds to been legit! Thanks for another great video 👍

[@Punchypax]

Great vid!

[@nicholdoug]

Great video. Loss in quality, maybe, but I only noticed once you pointed it out. Super hike! Thanks for taking us along.

[@SeekAdventure]

Glad it wasn't too noticeable then Doug! Thanks for tuning in mate 👍

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

Im sure he did this but, to all those trying freeze dried food like in this video, be sure to turn it upside down and shake it a bit to mix in the spices.

[@MiguelTheFarmer]

Love your videos. I hope we get a 2021 update! 😊

[@steveannett8994]

Always enjoy your videos mate👍🏻

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks Steve 🙂 Much appreciated!

[@809klglklgl]

Great vid, I’m really enjoying them, and getting some useful tips, Thanks from Zilzie Queensland.

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@dhern2613]

I did notice the quality, but the content was good enough that it didnt bother me. Your Dad is a legend. I see where you get it from. Cheers mate

[@bluey5708]

Camping like that look pretty damn awesome. I would love to give a go one day.

[@fionaludbrook8193]

Nice video! Quality of the video was great. Surprised you did it on your smart phone. Miss my hiking days. Dodgy knee so downhill plus a heavy pack is bad news these days! Love the hike tent. Good for fly drive car camping!

[@maxcole1961]

Great work

[@stephenfewson7188]

Honestly, I love the quality of your videos. I did notice some lags but it didn't affect your message. Nice work mate. G'day from Newcastle, NSW. 😉

[@stephen271]

Hey mate yeah video was pretty good for a phone and great to see your dad at the end looks like a nice man and as always luv your videos👍👍👍👍🙏🏻

[@richardgroom8003]

Keep on doing good. Commentary is spot on and editing has smooth scene transitions. Look forward to the next video. Rock on brother!!

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks Richard, I appreciate the feedback 👍🙂

[@darrenc4163]

Another great vid mate and thanks for the tent review. Excellent info on that. Was also surprised at how good that meal in a bag looked. By the way you did a great job of filming this on your phone. Top marks bro. 🍻

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the comment Darren, I really appreciate it. That could possibly be the best one I have had, it not only looked good, but tasted it too. Thanks for the feedback too 🙂

[@DirtyShoesAdventures]

Really enjoying your videos. I think your phone did just fine. It's the story/content that really count. I'm sure your dad is very proud of you!

[@ericcromb3512]

well after seeing your dad...no wonder your always happy

[@juanbarturen2726]

The smart phone worked great. That's a great adventure. You need to get bbn your Dad out there with you. I do that with my sons here in Tennessee.

[@kengoold7157]

loved it

[@chuckrf1502]

Your powdered milk reminded me of a good camping recipe. Mix potato flakes, dried onion, garlic powder, powdered milk, chicken broth granules, salt and pepper - makes an instant potato soup! Just add boiling water. Easy to pack and no refrigerator necessary. I am subscribing - from North Carolina, USA.

[@kerrysmith8198]

mate,you are doing great things,your energy,enthsusiasum is awesome,unlike my spelling lol keep up the good work

[@TheGary600]

Good on ya mate, I have walked that portion of the track and all the way to Albany. In Queensland now. Miss WA and appreciate seeing you out on the track again. Cheers. :)

[@SeekAdventure]

That's an awesome achievement Gary! I'm sure it makes for a great memory. I'm sure you miss WA, but Queensland sure has it perks too 👍. Thanks for tuning in!

[@khakicaptures5759]

Video quality was fine, I watched it on the TV and all good.

[@swaggingsisters]

Really enjoyed this one👌, like how you're doing a bit of different camping styles

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the comment girls! Yes I should have realised I have at least some female viewers, the channel name really does give it away 🙂. Nothing better then being outdoors 👌 Not matter what that is doing

[@EpicDrivesWesternAustralia]

Awesome vid mate, brings back recent memories of walking that part of the Bibb on my adventures :) I hope you keep going and making this into a bit of a side series!

[@SeekAdventure]

It's a pretty nice area 👌. I'm not that into exercise to keep walking.. 🤐😉

[@EpicDrivesWesternAustralia]

Seek Adventure 😂👍

[@regwarren4wd943]

Nice video mate

[@willemnekker7438]

mate your a legend

[@paultherockhound7277]

Great vid keepem coming

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the comment Paul!

[@ianbk]

Like Submerged Melon said, picture quality was good but for some reason the frame rate suffered at some points. If you're recording to an SD card you might need a higher quality one or change the settings to save to SD card. Don't know if you used an external microphone but the audio sounded great, which to me is the no.1 factor in making or breaking a video. Great work!

[@SeekAdventure]

Hi Ian, it was recording straight to the phone's memory, so that shouldn't be a problem. I couldn't believe how all over the place the frame rate was when I was editing it, never seen anything like it! Thank goodness the external mic was working well, otherwise this project probably would have ended up in the bin 😂. Thanks for the comment Ian 🙂

[@DonsShed]

great video mate :) didn't notice the drop in quality at all (but was watching most of it as a small box in the corner of my screen whilst working). Will have to take the family out to Mundaring to check out the trail around there. Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@k.whiking4372]

Great video.

[@davidr7236]

Watching your videos on a phone anyway so the only big hint was the fluctuations in exposure. Great video. Clearly should find myself a gymbal

[@raymonddowney9726]

my fav video on the internet

[@cruza1289]

wish you would come back to youtube, your videos are awesome you are such an inspiration, would love to get to know you and join you on your adventures !

[@rustyrover8100]

I only live down the road from where you started the video!

[@alexchainey9062]

Great video mate

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for tuning in Alex!

[@tylertacy6991]

inflatable pillow is a must i ordered a cheap one off amazon and i went out last weekend i had to inflate it 3 times. spend the money get a good one.. i just ordered a sea to summit

[@Hillbilly973]

Such a pity, for us, that you no longer post. Your vids make me feel so good. JT from Kalamunda.

[@bluefunkenator]

Thanks for the vid. I love combining 4wding and hiking - it gets a bit too boring if you are in the vehicle the whole time.

[@SeekAdventure]

Glad you liked the variety, so true! Eventually 4wding does get a little bit boring

[@ThemainPiliF]

Great video :D I'm watching you from some time but I didn't notice that you are half Polish. I guess you were born in Australia which explains the lack of accent. But it's nice to hear "no a szufeleczka, albo coś, dzień dobry..." next to your Australian accent.

[@BlaineD]

Due to modern technology and it's thousands of different digital offerings, people easily discount the fact that there is nothing more satisfying than sitting around and staring into a campfire.

[@SeekAdventure]

So true, not much beating sitting around a campfire 👌👌

[@shredders3881]

The video quality and colors are great! You must have a helper holding a reflector. The lighting was great too.

[@snells-window]

Great video..good on you for doing a walking video, makes a nice change. I was going to complement you on your use of a small fire until I saw that massive big log on later. So many campers have big fires that are unwarranted, and it consumes way too much wood. Dead wood lying on the forest floor provides lots of homes and cover for small animals so try and keep your fires small.

[@mrjohnsonclarke]

Mate, more vids like this one! I really enjoyed this. Cheers.

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂🙂

[@gaj5701]

Those tents are awesome but definitely go for the 'upgraded' version as it has a bit more room & apparently better ventilation. I went for the 2 person version as it's only about 100g difference & the extra space for gear or just for comfort in poor weather on long hikes is well worth it 👍

[@zaneh6224]

You Dad obviously likes Red as well 🤣, it's obvious where you got your happy nature from 👍👍👍

[@szumico]

Szufeleczka! Dzień dobry! Great movies mate! 😃 Greetings from Townsville!

[@JonLloyd65]

Bloody brilliant! And that’s my mtb stomping ground! Those bloody crows are actually bloody annoying Ravens... there is one howling as I type in South Guildford!

[@FastFless]

Powdered milk is best to be reconstituted with cold water (or it stays a bit lumpy). Coffee whitener however can be placed straight into hot water (but doesn't taste as good as powdered milk). Nice video.

[@peterbryan3295]

Your dad seems like a great bloke,,must be were you get it from...I really hope you do some more videos this year...take care and I am always, seeking adventure.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tinshedstudios1247]

Great video, love it Yes I did notice the pixelation through out the video. Keep up the great work . SEEK ADVENTURE!!!!

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the feedback! It was a good little experiment. You got it!! 👌👌

[@donewhiskey]

The video felt tighter, more closed into the frame, but the quality was still there. As always, you carried it well. Your dad is awesome!

[@domeniccostabile1659]

Great video

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for tuning in Domenic 🙂

[@neilocoop]

Great video, and yes did notice the video quality. Wondered what was going on?

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

It's too darn hot, that's why. Come over to Europe and hike! Australia's winters are warmer than the summers in Europe....well, most of the time. Do the Alpine tour from Switzerland/ Germany to Italy. I'm all for that sleeping comfort too. Gee, you're funny!

[@garyfoale3707]

On the other hand, I can't imagine how you live with weather so cold you can freeze to death ;) All the best from Oz.