Rain Storms and Snakes - Wet Weather Camping Adventure - Tarp Camp with Weird NatureHike Tent

[@southernrockiesselfreliance]

8 years ago I started watching your videos when I couldn’t get out. I was stuck in the rat race. This week I moved my first load of things to my new home in the southern Rockies. I couldn’t be happier to start this adventure. Thanks a bunch and Cheers buddy.

[@Wiscosouthpaw]

Open Range is good. But Tombstone will always be the best Western, in my opinion. You should do a poll. The Best Westerns. 😁

[@jackvanderhyde8828]

Dude. I remember years ago, when you were showcasing gear in your living room. You’ve come a long way, my man. I’m impressed by your editing and your passion for living the outdoors and evaluating the gear. My respect

[@bonniegardner1681]

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[@melissagregoire9278]

I remember too!

[@Argon.31]

@@melissagregoire9278 i dont

[@joannawilson3200]

🥰🥰👍👍👍

[@thomaspowers2414]

I also love the movie open range

[@beautifulrelaxingmusic92]

It looks like my grandparent's house with a cornfield. So memorable

[@joshmontgomery4040]

Loving your chair

[@johanlarsson2460]

Real life Flanders 😀

[@alvintawney6742]

Open range is my favorite movie

[@tinam3491]

Quick tip regarding your contacts. You’re probably experiencing issues removing them at the end of the day because your eyes are dry. I found that it helps a lot to use eye wetting drops (Refresh Contacts) when getting used to wearing them or through out the day if your eyes are feeling tired or dry. Thanks for the videos.

[@WilliamStout27]

Open Range, great in all aspects

[@rcash3625]

Actually have seen open range. Excellent movie.

[@saxman7131]

That’s a Himalayan snake on account I found Himalayan in the road. I liked Open Range. Thanks Luke. Another great video.

[@Littlestofthings52]

That’s a black racer

[@markyoungman7267]

Open Range is a great movie.

[@hkjuhucampbell4005]

At about 37:16 some kind of bird walked behind, how wonderful.

[@danielcotts8673]

Yes 37:22 A large bird. My first thought was a wild turkey; but the shape did not seem right. Can anyone identify it?

[@bertmoore4092]

I agree with you 100%. Sitting under a tarp and listening to the rain is relaxing and uplifting.

[@melodymcminn4107]

open range can make any tent camping better. :)

[@Cindy-br3zd]

I love your channel. You are such a cool guy.

[@bksimerson4061]

Luke, I really enjoy your equipment reviews, your expedition videos, and Lunch & Chats. My family and I reside just outside of Chicago, IL after having relocated from Salisbury, N.C. (about 2 hours from Asheville, N.C.) in 1995. Your videos genuinely make me feel like I "have returned home." Your personal approach is always positive; you come across as being very professional and equally confident. Your equipment reviews come across as being very authentic and genuine: you always point out the benefits and weaknesses and even acknowledge when you occasionally realize over time that had initially misjudged an item. Such self-awareness and "self-regulation" exponentially bolster your personal credibility! Congratulations on your success...it is well-deserved and the result of hard work. Here's wishing you much continued success now and well into the future!

[@michellel1144]

Thanks!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you very much for the support my friend. S&H - Luke

[@aaronmullinz]

A lot going down in this video. Congrats to Lucas hope all goes well with next step in his life. Have been thinking of getting one of the One Tigris tarps. Looks like a good piece of gear. I’ve also seen racers that have been up to 8ft long here in VA! I’ve also switched to contacts this year and love them. Putting them in and taking them out was tough at first but I got the hang of it but I still need a mirror to do it. I haven’t camped yet with them cause of trying to keep my hands super clean with them. Learning curve. Sorry for rambling! Great video as usual.

[@stephenjohnson8061]

I JUST HAPPENED TO COME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO, AND, I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SHOW. GOOD JOB...

[@merriwagner787]

I love open range. Its was my late husbands and our favorite movie.. BTW love your content. I am learning a lot. Keep em coming.

[@karenrudderham4900]

With all that activity and fresh air and being cosy in your tent HOW do you stay awake to watch a movie!!!? Nana Karen UK

[@joarthur3897]

Open Range doesn't get any better than this.

[@jpexoticpets146]

My oldest just graduated yesterday. We had his friends and fellow graduates over for a camp fire with smores and hot dogs cooked over the fire. It was a good time. If course it had to rain so I got two tarps (one of them is the one tigris) hung up... as soon as I did, it stopped raining. Ha ha. Go figure! Our big backpacking trip is next weekend and, after yesterday, my family is not prepared... this ought to be fun... lots of blunders to come!!! Your last child is leaving and it's only my first of 6 kids. I still have my son for the summer, so I'm thankful for that. Thanks for sharing the video and the review!

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I love these impromptu adventures...so relaxing and it comes across so well from you. As you enjoy a cup of coffee so do we; or depending on our time of the day we may imbibe on an adult beverage. The tarp tent set up has been a favorite camping set up of mine since my military days as I suffer from claustrophobia and often end up sleeping under the tarp. On super wet days I will set up the tent directly under the tarp and leave doors, windows and vents open. Thanks for these relaxing campouts. Congratulations to Lucas! Best of luck at college.

[@karensimons6885]

Hi. Could you put tent under tarp and thus allow you to leave tent's windows open a little? Would that help condensation? I know you are also testing tent. Thanks!😊

[@MurderHornet2020]

Open Range was Costner's best film. He's normally a terrible actor in my opinion but he seemed to fit well in Open Range. Robert Duvall was amazing as always and the scenery in that film is amazing.

[@commonsgiant]

Love the wet snake shot!

[@Staypuff777]

Thank you for the interesting videos and thorough gear reviews. Sounds like you like that tent. Maybe its a little heavy for hardcore hiking but has some nice features.

[@dadofid1006]

I watched open range 4 times in a row the day I bought the DVD, excellent movie 👍👍

[@MonteenMcCord]

Just found you. Really enjoyed the clip!

[@twinchantillytiffanysbenny8852]

When you have your coffee I have one also! Cheers my friend, cheers!☕️

[@DanDavisHistory]

Incredible sounds in this. Great atmosphere, thanks.

[@jpexoticpets146]

Yes! When I can't fall asleep, I put on one of Luke's many rain camping videos and I'm out like a light. I have an app on my phone which has several sounds to choose from, but it just doesn't compare to Luke's videos!

[@pstrawd]

I just bought that tarp. Love it so far. My plan is to use it in conjunction with the Bungalow tent.

[@etiennelouw9244]

With my tent I put out the tent poles first keeping it up with straps I made to keep it in the right way, so I can put the fly up first, then the bottom canvas piece, then I hook up the inside.

[@bernadettedoyle3226]

Your own piece of paradise ❤️

[@nositapotamus]

Next stage grandparenthood...if that's even a word...

[@kemperkey5750]

Paint colored nail polish on tent poles and tent leeds with corresponding colors.

[@jodyprivee2774]

Congratulations to Lukas!! And to you and Susie! what a fun video once again Luke. You never fail to entertain, inform, instruct, guide and strengthen our determination and ability to camp and do it right!

[@jackdavis5622]

An EXCELLENT episode! The snake footage at the start was amazing!! The images was crazy clear and the water droplets on it as it moved was just,... artisti? cool?, I don't know; maybe, striking? I am not a huge fan of snakes, not afraid of them, just don't need to get too close. Anyway, good job!

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

Those black racers are a lot of fun to catch. The bigger they are, the faster they go & the harder they are to grab. Those bigger ones can be pretty snappy too. This one time I caught a little one with my kids around & then let it bite me while I was holding it up to show them. I started hollering real loud... man they FREAKED OUT 🤣 I know, it's a cruel joke but it was hilarious.

[@Nptsl]

when you trying to outsmart the expert

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

I have at least one black racer that lives mostly in my back yard. Every time I have come upon him unexpectedly, he has been very feisty. He does not want to be friends at all! And he doesn’t try to avoid conflict by racing away, either- he stands his ground! Dang little bugger! 😂. ✌🏼❤️

[@jaynewiley6498]

Hint on the contact removal...place your finger on the outside of your eye and pull towards your ear and blink. ❤

[@gibshredcamel]

In Asheville i saw 4 black racers during a 2 day trip. There are tons of themS

[@gated320]

Lol! Professor !

[@TTVAN]

Luke, are you ever concerned about bears or wolves when camping under the stars? You make it sound like so much fun, but I do find myself worrying about critters!

[@TTVAN]

@suiterd62 OMG!!! GET OUT!!! All those critters you named would scare the crap out of me! That's the only thing that would stop me from trying to live the nomadic outdoors life -- the critters!! But glad I can check you out and continue to live the life vicariously!!! 😊

[@currykevuk]

Hi Luke. Just wondering. Have you ever tasted fresh food. Have you ever been to a restaurant. Say at Thanksgiving. Do you all sit and eat food in bags. Can't say I've seen anything to make me think otherwise.

[@vg2b713]

I suggest a portable firepit that you can pick up and move if the wind goes wonky. Stainless steel, light weight. Example: Picogrille 760

[@luzvimindarivera8397]

i love the view beautiful trees seems inviting to be with them talk with them sharing happy moments

[@janetburrows137]

Geez Luke. You make my dodge knees hurt, just by watching you break branches on your knees. Ouch!!!!!💖🇬🇧🙏😮🥺🙏

[@jonhbaker1511]

Ur eating a lot of reindeer stew !!! just wondering what Santa thinks of you? 😂 LoL

[@terrym1065]

Nice one Luke👍👍 All the products used in this video worked with no issues, imagine that... Tarp, tent, tea pot too, your fault on the mini air pump so..just saying. SOTO is kinda picky on what they export to the US, I've had to order from Japan to get a few things although left this stove behind. Great video, I could almost smell the rain, nice. Thanks for the trip. Enjoy!

[@leegordon861]

Yes you got me with your yawn! Put fingernail polish of different colors on your post and on your eyelets on the tent.

[@camping-k]

Wow, does the black snake move in the morning to drink water? Nature Hike hiking gear is affordable and functional. I agree with my friend's recommendation for equipment. I love the sound of rain. 😃 😼 ☺️

[@timmooney7528]

I've never thought of them drinking for some reason. The black snakes around my farm eat small rodents, lizards and birds. I figured they'd absorb moisture from their prey.

[@stillnocouch]

I agree with Tim above

[@camping-k]

@@timmooney7528 I'm from Korea, my friend. I am not good at English, so I use a translator. I don't think it was translated well because it was an expression of a drinking party. I didn't ask the snake if he was drinking. Water 💦 snake asked if 💦 drink water. I apologize if you felt bad

[@christineayres7199]

Fun Fact in Ireland in 2022 people cannot find homes to rent so they are resorting to living in tents now lol but the positives are no rent to pay , you can live anywhere and if you are a member of a gym you can still shower etc so yeah not ideal but times are hard.

[@jwmmitch]

Watching this the second time through I wondered what your plan is for a bathroom. Are you going to designate a specific area for your cat holes, or even build a latrine? And how would you pick that spot?

[@captaindank2278]

Open Range is a good movie / Free Grazers

[@jan6293]

Luke, thanks for sharing Lone Wolf Mountain. Always a good time! Best Wishes Lucas on your journey to College! 👍

[@regbillings4955]

Great video Luke, i normally put my tent partway under the overhead tarp, Reminds me, i need to get out for some camping trips, i normally stay awake until 1 AM or so by the fire :)

[@irenejoseph9547]

Love your channel especially the love and pride you have for your children and your adoration of your wife. Always look forward to a new video adventure. And like you , I love our Appalachian mountains.

[@tonysmith5924]

Nine o’clock equals campers midnight!

[@doctorartphd6463]

FYI- Kevin: Black Racers grow long. Know the folks at Turtle Zoo in Asheville. B. Racers grow up to 14 Ft. sometimes longer.

[@doctorartphd6463]

Ah, a Black Racer. We had them all the time in Oteen, just below the Blue Ridge Pkwy, outside Asheville. While walking back to the house, the racer on the property was about 12 ft. She had laid eggs in a large saw dust pile (which autonomously generates it's own heat from decay) keeping the eggs nice and warm. In northern Rockies now. Moose everywhere !!

[@marilynmooney4696]

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[@driewiel]

The fly is on the inside. The pole goes on the inside. The stakes probably go on the inside. I think you're supposed to sleep on the outside!

[@mntman603]

Your family is so important and it shows. Strength and honor my friend. I love your channel. Hugs for everyone.

[@calamityjane7699]

Real Turmat is hard to find. Where are you getting those meals? Thank you for another enjoyable video!

[@yolandapalmer5781]

Love the video. Your channel is my favorite. I feel like I'm with you camping. Thank you and Suzy for doing these videos. I can no longer camp like this. anymore. I have to camp in parks with electricity. I have sleep apnea so I have to have a CPAP machine.

[@wasclit11]

When the last kid moved out the wife went into Empty Nest Syndrome. At first she didn't know what to do and she craved having a baby. I told, "Hold on hon - the grandkids are coming." Her job and joy now is spoiling the grandkids and great grandkids.

[@TooTall_hikes]

Great video Luke. It was awesome. Yes that's a great movie to watch. One of my favorites. A lot was learned from this trip I must say. I loved the table + stove set up and there's nothing better than an 8 to 10 hour sleep night. Yes I really liked watching this episode

[@MoonWalkersbin]

i think this is one of the most valuable channel out there. it is so human and emotional, relaxing, a bit ASMR...

[@erizzle67]

Not that this exercise system is a gimmick, but I’ve had several compact gimmick items over the years. I always got bored and quit using them. I finally figured it it’s because you’re in one tiny spot all the time. Before buying this new wall unit, think to yourself: do I really want to work out up against a wall? My best results I had when I turned half my garage into a gym. For me, if this wall unit were a PART of my regular workout it would be great. By itself in a basement or disused upstairs room? No. Funny but I first saw ads for this new wall unit while I was beat up in the hospital. Minor surgery, major injection, septic shock. I was done for. I remember watching the commercial and thinking just how razor thin we all ate at any moment to being disabled, or worse.

[@williamcolvin3347]

Got couple of questions...sorry its goin to be long...for ticks, spiders, and ants have you ever heard of or done a scorched earth you measure out your camp site then clean any debris from around it and basically light the leaves and twigs to burn the area and it kills the insects and then put like a mound of ash around your site because the bugs wont cross it...also have you ever done a review on a,Stealth Angel survival tool/multi tool shovel and besides rattlers what other venomous snakes are in your area I'm from Mississippi I dont get a chance to snow camp

[@lornarobinson1089]

Hi Luke. Love your videos. Was wondering if you would ever consider wild camping over here?? X

[@jefschobert9765]

Might seem like an unneeded item, yet an umbrella is lightweight and can save yourself from spontaneous soakings. Also good for too much sun, add some tinfoil inside and use it as a solar oven. Keeps you dry if you need to pee in the rain in the middle of the night.

[@nobull7185]

Open range is an EXCELLENT movie!!!

[@apocsurvival916]

Tonal $2000 to $3000. I will stick with free weights. Lol 😆 you also have to have honor, that goes with the strength!

[@theadhdcraftycondo]

I’ve been looking for the Real Turmat meals but can’t seem to find a place that delivers to the US. Anyone fine somewhere?

[@edpikestone6800]

Luke, I have been following your channel for a while and appreciate the effort you put into your videos. This video is probably one of the best , in terms of production. I am not interested in the NatureHike tent, but enjoyed your time out on LWM.

[@ericwitt4586]

About the snakes lol I’ve got two king snakes living around my cabin there around 5to 6 ft long and I love em my rodent populations are in check so far they are a mating couple and have been there since before I bought my cabin .

[@stephenmellentine]

61°? I’d be shivering. Try desert camping in lows of 95° and highs of 115°.

[@Sirrydawg]

Hey Luke, I love the videos. Regarding the Tonal, it is awesome (my mother has one) but extremely pricey. I believe she paid around $4000 for it. But, it is deffinately worth every penny! Keep rocking the awesome videos!

[@idabobcat]

*Starts talking about a snake then immediately transitions to unsheathing a shovel* every pipeline station worker out in rural areas: 👀 he abouta get rid of the problem. Lol

[@susantompkins8810]

I have heard clients rave about tonal for the last couple years now! Everyone that gets one loves it, because it adjusts so easy too for multiple family members to use. Also they come set it up at your home to ensure it's securely anchored to the wall bolted into the studs. They cost a few thousand, about the same as the fancy exercise bikes out there. Great video Luke! I love rain popping on the tarp and tent....ahhh!

[@panzerabwerkanone]

Buy the second hand exercise equipment for pennies from the people that are getting the new tonals. I can't spend that much on wizz bang stuff.

[@susantompkins8810]

@@panzerabwerkanone Absolutely! Just use cheap weights, canned goods, etc can still get the job done!

[@shannonbaldus5458]

I SO AGREE ABOUT SLEEPING IN A TENT WHEN IT IS RAINING, IT IS GREAT!!! AS LONG AS IT IS NOT HOT

[@brendawalkerrupel9732]

I just started following your channel. I LOVE IT. It’s great to live vicariously thru you. Thanks sir 👍

[@SchmutzieOutdoors]

Luke, some day your tibia & fibula are going to complain about all those broken sticks.

[@ruthramsburg8119]

I use to go camping and know I can't walk because of my diabetes problem in my feet and legs.

[@raquelclass9647]

You should do with a guy AB does, put the tarp over your tent dude! You still have room for fire you got extra protection for your tent and it’s like you have a little porch no need to have that tarp set up far away from the tent just put it over the tent

[@waynechandler7921]

Love your channel Luke. Just stumbled upon you a few weeks ago and have been watching whatever falls into the feed. Interesting to see how people change over time. That Soto cassette is awesome, just bought one!!! I think it is so cool also. Finally, you and Susie are down to earth people, I like that.

[@jpexoticpets146]

Wayne, you will be hooked. Just so much good information. Luke's videos have saved me a bundle of money because I almost bought a crappy leaky tent (it was in my shopping cart of Amazon) when I saw his video.

[@P373RV2]

Luke the vents were closed! I dont think it would be much better but dude! Give this thing a chance and use it right!

[@brucewoodward4062]

Did anyone else see the turkey when he was talking about the tarp and he didn't notice or forgot to say anything

[@kamalasanidiot6677]

Good job on addressing the viewers comment. You know your stuff, that’s for sure. Are there black mamba snakes in your area? I’m in Utah and there aren’t any here.

[@vincentkeith5259]

I really appreciate the effort you put into cinematography - it's not apparent. Without a crew, all those pass by shots, approach shots, and the wide "setting up" shots all require messing with camera gear and often retracing your steps. I don't think - even being a photographer, that I'd have the dedication to put that much effort into it. Well done.

[@shika9shadow]

I recently stumbled across your channel and it is absolutely incredible. I've always enjoyed the outdoors and I really like how your videos give a wide range of gear that we as adventurers can consider for ourselves. I've bren binge watching your previous videos and would like to say thank you for all you do.

[@nathanrobson6697]

Eyyy, the Forclaz Symbium backpack. Looking forward to that review hopefully. I have just bought one, although heavy, very nice. Really like the bottle holders. I think the 50l version is the best to go for though as its slightly lighter and can still pack enough in for a through hike if needed

[@billsmith2038]

When you're talking about the tarp 37.21 37.23 was that a turkey in the background ?

[@alexkasacous]

I've had a few "black" snakes in my backyard - even swimming in my pool! However, given I'm in Brisbane Australia there is no way I'd get a close as you did as the red-bellied black snake really isn't something you want to annoy! Mostly we get tree snakes and carpet pythons and they are great for controlling rodents.

[@shirleyhall1924]

My husband and I LOVE Open Range! I mean, Robert Duval and Kevin Costner, what's not to love.