Recovering my Lost Gear Hike - Using the Helikon-Tex Bushcraft Satchel

[@shovelhead8]

Mud keeps the bugs off. Thank you for taking us along. Stay safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks, you too! Yup it was a smart move for Esme! 🐶

[@davidclark4469]

Esme is so much fun to watch!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks David! 🐶

[@felisha9406]

Esme loved the mud. She’s adorable. Love your videos!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you 👍 She just loves to see me squirm 😄

[@bakupcpu]

Ah those lovely ticks.... no idea about your situation over there but in Manitoba they are horrible again this year.... they are in my house. Be safe and enjoy outdoor!!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Oh wow! Thats crazy! The only tick I've picked up was in Jasper National Park a few years ago. Other than that we don't see them - but I'm always cautious! 👍

[@bakupcpu]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Good I hate those things and no one needs those. Always good to be careful indeed. Got to go faster on the Rokon.... >.>

[@VaughanCole]

Nice hike, thanks for taking us along.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patrickmurphy9115]

Why not, I can go in the mud if I want Dad!!! I hope all your family is safe and well Michael. Stay Safe

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL - Thanks Patrick! Hope you and your are doing well too! 👍

[@jeffreyhebert5604]

Hey Michael..thank you for the diversion from the real world..cheers mate

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Anytime! 😉

[@MsMadrid18]

Lovely and interesting little video. I enjoy watching your little dog with a large spirit.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

glad you found your straps

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Phyllis! 👍

[@stephanelachance6195]

Hello Michael! Well mud is not that big of a deal....exept for the inside of the truck!! If this can make you feel better about Esme in the mud, my dog cannot resist rolling in wild animal poop when we go walking. He especially likes to smear it on the side of his face with alot of determination. He probably thinks he is in stealth mod !! Glad to see you and Esme are doing fine. I liked this "walking video" and the botanical info. Nothing like a walk in nature with your dog to appreciate all the small and beautiful details. Take care , can't wait for the next one.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - that too is a dog thing! 😄 Esme doesn't do that with poop but a dead bird is irresistible! Hope you are doing well and getting out too! 👍

[@Jax4umalta]

Lol Esme is so cute. She looked like she had fun in that mud puddle. Those bugs! fierce wow!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Always with the mud! She does it on purpose! 😄 Yup - bugs are getting strong now 😖

[@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm]

Hi Micheal and Esme, first, I would like to congratulate you on being a Ford man, lol. I really enjoyed this video because, there was no mechanical things involved. I would not mind seeing some hike in camping trips. I myself like to get away from modernization now and then. One of my favorite channels to watch is, Cimbrer Bushcraft. Good to see you getting some physical exercise. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks John! I've had 3 x F150 now and they are pretty solid trucks! I like this one as it has a man's 8ft box 😉. I do need to hike more as I enjoy it and I need to lose a pound or three 😄 - Ill be sure to check out the recommended channel! 👍

[@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I drive a 1987 Ford F150 Lariet 4x4 bought it brand new and still looks and runs good.

[@marcomcla]

Try a pair of the British army surplus Karimor boots, cheap as chips and mine have kept my feet dry over the past two years in the peat bogs of Scotland.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

When did they British Army start getting good boots! All I had was general issue boots (all weather) 😄 unless I bought my own! 👍

[@mmc8830]

Lol, changed days, my first pair of issue boots were a size too small, I was told by the quartermaster to find someone with the size I needed and swap them over!

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Hey ! Hope all are well, miss Esme and Simon also your updates! Know its crazy everywhere and you'll upload new videos as soon as you can. Your friend, Catherine. Stay safe!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Catherine! We will be back soon - I have a channel update video coming soon! 😉 Hope you are staying safe! 👍

[@TheMissbehaven1]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors well the government of ohio mandated employees test. Had Monday results today I'm negative. Prayers out there to everyone! And you know. ...I think I'm beginning to like winter more and more! Ttyl!

[@jacqueline7118]

Wow, you had those boots for 26 years? I am guessing the company is no longer around because if they were I would certainly stick with them! LOL Oh Esme, can't blame her, that muck was just wayyyyy to inviting! Thanks for sharing your gear recovery journey. :) :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The company is still going but it's mainly a UK company. I also don't think the quality is the same as I think they shipped their manufacturing off shore 😔 - Hahaha - I know what you mean about the mud! 😄

[@davidgintz652]

Hello Michael, esme,Simon. How are y'all all doing? Thankyou for a awesome video sir. Yall take care and be safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

You learned an important lesson. Before leaving any camp, take a last minute look around to make sure you have everything. I once had to run back to camp a mile to retrieve our brook trout stored in a waterproof glass jar in a spring 15 feet below our campsite. Lucky I was just out of Army training and in good shape so it didn't take long to go the two miles.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - Yup, normally I do a full scout of the area - (same in hotel rooms) But the rain and two dogs had me distracted! 😉

[@aliceg9571]

Hi Michael and Esme! It must have been too warm and Esme went right in the water. Do you carry a small chain saw to cut logs blocking the roads? WOW, Bugs galore. Poor Esme she must have wanted to get cooled off again. How about also having a water tank, not to small or too big, but enough to rinse off things or four legged friends when they get a but muddy! Lol. I only say that because you don’t have to carry it with you and then still be able to use it when necessary. Glad you were able to get your gear. Fortunately, you go to mostly known places and will probably be able to find your forgotten items. Thanks and be safe til the next one.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Alice! Normally on my Side by Side I carry a chain saw or my Silky Big Boy 2000 saw - Very handy. The axe is fine for small limbs but its so much work for anything bigger! Normally I can get her to go for a swim in clean water when she gets muddy! But sometimes she surprises me 🐶😈 - lol - Take care Alice!

[@supafly61]

Hey Mike, we are heading out next weekend July 3 to the ranch, let me know if your going to be near by. Going with Chad and Dustin.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Ahhh sorry buddy - I missed this message! 😖 Hope you had fun!

[@supafly61]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors yeah it was an absolute blast, next time! Going to try for August

[@stephen-truthseeker]

Nice Dog.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You are so kind!

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Hi Michael definitely Lord if the flies there mate, they are pretty bad. How did you get comfortable when you first moved to Canada in regards to the wild animals over there. Just carrying an axe you must feel confident. If you would like a boot recommendation I swear by my Altberg Defenders. I’ve had them over a year, they are light weight, totally water proof, I’ve been up rivers and had no issues. They do a higher boot too but yeah I’m more than happy with mine. Nice T-shirt at the end there too mate 👍. Thanks, Ant.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the boot recommendation Ant! I'll check those out! I think because I hunted for many years looking for animals you learn they really have no interest in being found or finding us. A couple of times we stumble into each other but we both know its best to just leave each other alone 😄 Esme also warns me if anything is around 🐶 and a dog bark normally scares most things away 👍

[@N0mrcy4U]

For high top hiking boots, I use Danner Pronghorn 8" brown. You'll have to waterproof them yourself, but They are a comfortable boot.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks John - Ill check them out! 👍

[@geroldknoebel2402]

Mike, nice video. Laugh, your Esme's just cooling down in the mud. Not so bad. About 20 years ago, my Benny was rolling in pigs and sheep shit. Washing and showering was useless, the aroma was amazing. Greetings from Frankfurt and stay healthy.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - I guys I'm lucky then! 😄 I only have to smell muskeg bog! Beste Wünsche aus Kanada! 🇨🇦🇩🇪

[@adamrussell1997]

Nice video, I would recommend some haix high liability combat boots. Used by the British army. I've got a few pairs coz I fit them with the berghaus yeti gaiters. The boots are nice and light.

[@jeffreyhebert5604]

I do love my desert storm booties..so comfy and lightp

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Nice! I've looked at those "HAIX Black Eagle Tactical 2.0 GTX High Side Zip" - They look nice! 👍

[@rodneypompu6251]

nothing like having your dog in the truck stinking like muskeg hey lol another great video thx for sharing

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got that right! 😉

[@sgbradley]

That's two things I don't miss about the rest of Canada is the bugs and humidity. Get yourself a good pair of neoprene Wellies for Alberta's stinky mud and swamps! Good girl Esme, to bad Simon had to miss it.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Stephen - I had some Under Armour - muck boot type boots but they also failed this year 🤨 but they are awful for hiking in! Too sweaty 😄 - I need to move to a place with less bugs and more trout! 😉

[@mssixty3426]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Idaho fits that bill.

[@sgbradley]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Alberta's people are not very liked in neighbouring provinces Michael. But once a Brit lands in British Columbia we can't seem to get rid of them either! Simon and Esme are always welcome here on Vancouver Island. 😂🐕😂🚙 Did I forget to mention it only snows once a year.

[@deanprosser5224]

I used to have a pair of KSB's sadly they never lasted as long as yours. Looks like you could get away with a good pair of wellies. Thanks for the video

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Dean! Rubber boots are terrible to hike in! But in the cooler weather they are not terrible! 😉

[@giovannimai2717]

Ciao Michael !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Giovanni! 👍

[@johna6291]

So, how did the bag do? Was it a comfortable hike? Great video. I enjoyed the scenery!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi John - I love the bag and still use it. I can also recommend the Helikon-Tex Haversack if you want something a little smaller! 👍

[@RatdogDRB]

The thing with Gor-Tex is... there's the real/good thing, and then there's the pretend stuff. I've always managed to end up with the pretend stuff. Even when buying name brand... never stayed dry... except for ONE set of Cabela's hunting camo fleece. That stuff rocked. Boots, always wet feet.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - Gor-Tex is good to a point but it does give up eventually when wet enough! We had some top quality jackets in the military that worked great but after a full day of being wet they started to leak. I prefer a waterproof lined boot as well as leather to help seal the water out! 👍 Hope you are getting out during this time!

[@mssixty3426]

Dang, I can hear those bugs buzzing around!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I know right! 🦟

[@andrewmandrivnyk]

Esme why did you do that, Esme: it’s a dog thing 😁☺️🤗

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - She knows it drives me crazy especially when we have to hammock together! 😄

[@andrewmandrivnyk]

The Emporium Outdoors missed you guys glad to see you 🤗

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Hey just checking on you all! So far we are ok

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks! We just posed a new video! Hope you are doing well too! 👍

[@TheMissbehaven1]

I wish I had an island although I do have a gated hill I live on but still have to work to keep it up any who I just want to be a bird that puts their head in the sand!

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Lol my ruby red slippers are not working

[@nancydempsey359]

Well look at you sporting The Emporium T Shirt! Awesome! Black flies and mosquitoes they great? There is this gizmo that you can get from Cdn Tire that you can clip to your belt for mosquitoes. Thermocell I think. I guess it is suppose to work. Esme obviously like to be adventurous lol. Till next time...😀

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Nancy - That's a Mark I T-shirt! I'm not the best designer! 😄 I actually have a thermacell and they do work but not if you are moving around - they are best for setting up in camp to keep the blighters away! 🦟

[@nancydempsey359]

The Emporium Outdoors good to know about that thanks! Well I like the design good for you! If you ever need help designing let me know 😉

[@stephen-truthseeker]

I can not get extra wide fitting boots?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Lots of manufacturers make EE wide boots - you should be fine!

[@redsorgum]

Sometimes, you just have to go out old school style, using your legs.😉😬😬😬😬 The days of me hiking with a heavy pack, is over, physically it’s too difficult for me anymore. So I have no problem using a vehicle to get out in the woods.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I hear you buddy! I still have a few years left but I could never pack what I used to do in the old days. Thankfully with the ultralight gear now you can carry as little as 15lb compared to more like 50lb+ back in the day! I like the UTV as you can just cover so much distance! 😉 Hope you are still getting out to the forest during these times! 👍

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Hate those bugs sounds, FYI! Lol

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I know right 😄

[@loganholmberg2295]

OMG that shirt!🤣

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - Made to disguise a beer belly! 😄

[@connienelson1515]

Haven't seen much from you lately- guess it's the coronavirus problem. Glad when they loosen it up so you can get out longer. Keep camping my friend.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Connie - I've been hiding from the mosquitoes! 😄

[@nanomaine]

I'd be lost, without a bug head net. They weight nothing, and dramatically improve your comfort with bugs. I've had great success, with the Even Naturals brand.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Totally agree! But I cant find mine - lol or I'd have it with me! 😉

[@450rhino1]

Been looking for your vids. For some reason i'm not getting notices anymore.:(

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sorry to hear that! KZbin is a weird animal! 🤨

[@scotbotvideos]

Got a couple of questions for you, if I may? 1) What colour is your satchel? I can't tell if it's coyote or adaptive green. 2) I'm trying to place your accent. Is that a Perthshire accent?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The satchel is coyote - I kinda like that the best of the drab colours. I find the greens a little too bright. My accent is English with a hint of North America 😄 - Its a little messed up now so its tough to place for some folks.

[@scotbotvideos]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thanks for the reply. I'm wanting to get a satchel but can't make my mind up. Yeah, your accent is hard to place; no doubt about it. Anyway, thanks again for the reply.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@scotbotvideos I have a couple of them in different colours 😄 They are well worth the money 👍

[@scotbotvideos]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Yeah, their kit is good. I can recommend the SERE belt pouches. Got one, and thinking of getting a second one, so that I'd have dedicated to water purification and the other as a fire-starting kit. They're a bit tight inside for an all-in-one job.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@scotbotvideos I have the SERE pouch too setup for firelighting. I have a Mora Garberg mounted to the strap 👍

[@eddywiggins620]

Think its time to see the QM for some featherlite jungle boots to put over ya boots. Lol

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup - Absolutely right! 😄

[@anndivine9989]

Your fast becoming Walmart of the bushcraft world, more sales than adventure lately.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sorry you feel that way Ann - I don't recall selling anything in this video but I do include the info cards which most people like. It's an easy way for me to display details on my gear. If I do have a supplied product in the video, I always make it clear. I also think I'be be a step up from Walmart - maybe an REI or MEC? 😄

[@450rhino1]

Great outing. Have a question. If I wanted to send you an email, how do I go about that? I have a question for you. TKS.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sure thing - My email is [e-mail] 📨

[@1.forestrunner]

Glad to see you finally started to work on your weight...aah mean fine physic.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Me too! - All the indoors time has put a few pounds on me! Thats is for dang sure! 😄

[@The_Arby]

Stupid question Michael, lol...Couldn't you have not driven further in your 4 X 4 ?....Hope your good mate and Esme too :-)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Russ - Probably but my tires are ready to be replaced and without a winch.....A small problem would turn into a nightmare 😄 I've learned this by hard lessons in the past! 😖

[@The_Arby]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Maybe you need a winch for 4X4 :-) Enjoy your weekend mate :-)

[@stephen-truthseeker]

If you loose your bag you can not drive home. Best to keep your truck keys on your body.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I keep spare keys hidden in the truck 😉

[@Glenfilthie1]

GAH! I can smell Esme right over the internet!🤮 Pretty good hike for an old fart though! Good walk, you guys! I went old school for my boots, I went with the ol’ high top Redwing “moc toes”. I sno-sealed the tar out of them and those suckers are waterproof. The break-in was a bear, but afterward they fit like bedroom slippers. They are heavy... but I am old and slow and in no hurry. I have the time to slow down...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I've heard only good things on Redwing boots! I'll take a look! Thanks for the tip! 😉

[@arthurhorvath2076]

I have bad nees art. Turrets lol you bet good boots halp. I lost a buck 110 knife somewhere in heron nt forest 😢 . ,Mudd dog having fun 😆. Arth

[@ccmogs5757]

What"s your accent mate ? Not US originally :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Im originally from England 👍 I've been in North America for about 10 years now.

[@ccmogs5757]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors - South Wales myself - just sub"d , found your channel through a "helikon tex satchel" search :)

[@joharmon2148]

Well Esme I guess it is a dog thing just glad I didn't have to ride with you.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha Thanks Jo! 😄

[@mudbugdave796]

Going to be a brutal season for mosquitoes 🦟😳

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed it is!

[@sue08401]

I can send you a bunch of rabbits from my own field

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Sue! 🐇 - In England there are millions of rabbits but no so much in Canada! 😄

[@timclements9070]

Bear spray

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I hear its good as a condiment 😄

[@KM-je5xt]

:)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

😉

[@stevennorman9747]

Enjoy your videos,very relaxing . I am located in McMurray and do very similar things. Check out Swedwoods channel. Excellent videos from Sweden and he uses some of the same gear you do

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Fort Mac is a wonderful part of the world! I've been up a few times for work! I like Swedwoods but to be honest I prefer some talking on the videos. I get a bit bored with the silent bushcraft channels. 👍

[@orthotobi]

You couldn’t pay me a million dollars to walk through those bugs!! Nope NOPE nope

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You sure? 😊 A million is a lot of holidays! 😉