Solo Bushcraft Camp in the Spring Snow

Spring is definitely one of the more unique seasons for practicing your bushcraft skills that's for sure. One minute it can be perfect, then just as quickly you are dealing with wind, rain, biting cold and even snow
Rob Thomson
Instagram - @brooksnbirches
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[@andreyschneider9934]

When you go far into the forest, when your phone is silent, it does not catch the signal, and the sleeping bag on the foam replaces your favorite bed! When your dinner is boiling in a black pot on a hot fire, and all your clothes are soaked through with smoke. You forget about all your problems, they simply do not exist, there is you and the silence of the forest! The silence from which is muffling. Your senses sharpen as you hear the wind, the rustle of grass, and leaves. The creaking of the trunks. At this moment, you feel that you are alive, you are alive now, you listen to your breath, your heart, Nothing can replace these feelings. You are cleansed of all that weighed on you yesterday. Just you and nature. And you're on your own. You're alive now, and that's all that matters. For this we go to the forest. To experience it, over and over again. Those who have experienced it will understand. Those who have not experienced it, still have everything ahead of them. Thank you for giving me this feeling. Thank you for making such content that attracts people to put on a backpack and go to wander along the forest path, your work makes people really happy. 👍My channel on You Tube is just starting to take shape. If you don't mind, please put a few likes and a couple of short comments.

[@aku7598]

It's the food that makes the camping worthwhile. Thus making and eating your meals elsewhere than your kitchen really enjoyable.

[@mokoszproductions982]

The spot you picked for a camp is just stunning! Looks more like an early autumn than spring - such colours! Keep up the great work! Cheers, Mokosz Productions

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you! Will do!

[@gisellel12357]

My 7 year old son and I look forward to your videos. We play them at night and it helps us relax. Ty.

[@BrooksandBirches]

That's awesome! Thanks Giselle! Hopefully you don't mind me drinking in my videos?

[@gisellel12357]

No he doesn’t even notice. You don’t swear. He’s focused on the camping.

[@hhianaye1414]

The sound of the water speaks true nature.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Yes it does!

[@leannexplores3272]

Beautiful spot to camp!! The wooded area and the stream were both gorgeous!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks LeAnn! Yes it was

[@MHarenArt]

What a perfect spot! Brilliant, the tent under the tarp!!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Maggie!

[@TheAkgunman]

Yes finally the Knob creek... I recommended it a few month's ago. Definitely keep you warm.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I love it! Honestly one of the better ones I've tried

[@georgesouthwick7000]

Actually, just the opposite. Alcohol caused the peripheral blood vessels to dilate, resulting in loss of body heat. If you enjoy a couple of drinks or beers when camping, certainly enjoy them. Just don’t over do and don’t expect them to keep you warm, because they won’t.

[@williampysell2819]

Great camping spot!Love that small stream. Nothing like the noise of water running over the rocks to put you to sleep!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks William! I actually had one guy comment complaining about "the background noise" lol he obviously isn't as big a fan of the sounds of nature haha

[@bamaman39]

Well done my man your videos are getting better and better every week it's awesome and congrats again on the new subscribers 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Brian! I can't take all the credit though, Mother Nature is the one giving me the awesome content haha I have found the nicer the spot the better the video comes out

[@bamaman39]

@@BrooksandBirches I see your point that's very true in any case kudos to you for acknowledging mother nature in all things 🙏🏾💪🏾🌲⛅🔥🌊

[@TheJust22az]

I heard of people using "white noise" to help them sleep but this takes it to another level.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha it can be quite soothing but I found that when you wake up in the middle of the night it also can sound like the wind is blowing super hard which can be a little off putting

[@japankiattv2562]

I love the sounds of nature water at the back and your little bed so cute watching here in japan 🇯🇵

[@BrooksandBirches]

Me too! Nice to be able to hear the river, even if it does mask the sound of footprints

[@MumRamen]

Excellent choice for a drink. Stay safe. Look forward to your next trip.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks James! You too mate!

[@lisasmith3259]

I love your videos . seems like you love the great outdoors . stay safe and keep making videos :)

[@mamjustice6074]

Love from Thailand 🇹🇭 😊❤️❤️

[@lindawoods6841]

Please keep up what your doing,,really enjoy your videos...spring is awesome time of year..thank you

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Linda! I will do, hopefully trying to inspire people for their next trips

[@leolldankology]

Thank you for not polluting your upload with a bunch of crappy music. I sub'd cause of that. 🖖

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks! I prefer the videos without music personally

[@harrymills2770]

Weird thing about camping next to water. It drowns out the forest sounds, which actually makes you feel more secure. It's actually creepier camping up on the ridges, away from the water, because you hear every twig snapping and every animal cry. Kind of ironic.

[@conarc-d1037]

@@harrymills2770 Don't ya think.

[@liliksetyowati9001]

Sound of nature is kind of melody

[@americanbully4891]

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[@TheVocalMale]

Yeah, I thought you were a Yorkshire man, same as myself. So what took you away from our homeland? Knob creek - I pissed myself laughing! Hahaha

[@BrooksandBirches]

hahah the name is funny to us English lot! Aye Yorkshire born n bred! I came here to the states for work

[@keystonearcher]

Another good video. I found this one very relaxing. Thank you.

[@BrooksandBirches]

So glad! Thanks Todd! The running water is quite soothing

[@crissaconway142]

No more excuses for not doing the dishes afterwards you got endless water supply! 😆😆

[@BrooksandBirches]

haha very true!!

[@chadfromgb3060]

About 30 years ago I was fishing Crazy Woman Creek in the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming. I could see the fish and I placed the bait right on their nose but no bites. After a good bit a guy in his 70's came close and took a worm out of a can and baited it. He then crouched behind a bush and cought a trout on the firstcast! He said "if you can see them; they can see you.". I filled my creel in 20 minutes.

[@BrooksandBirches]

No way! I'll have to try that, I mean I couldn't see any fish in there but I probably stood out like a sore thumb for the fish so I will have to give that a whirl, thanks mate!

[@brianspencer4220]

BHey Sport Thanks for the trip I needed those sights & sounds. Clever idea with screen inside the tarp. Watching you devour that Britsh tea brought back the pure enjoyment drinking tea. Cornwall born & raised he preferred his tea from a saucer. Great camp out Thanks Brian 79

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Brian! Nothing quite like a good cup of tea in my opinion, I haven't drank so much of it since I've lived here but buying that box of it has really brought back some good memories for me too! All the best, take care!

[@3ne2nr4life]

Noticed that you're not a fan of fetching fire wood lol.. I like your videos because they're so simple, engaging and you're a honest chap... Keep it the great work!!!

[@blackrose-je1lq]

Wow ... beautiful place, the atmosphere is good, near the stream, the water is sunny, combined with cold wind, listening to the sound of the water inviting to sleep straight away.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you!!

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi Brooks...nice video.... Cool fire starter...tks for all your videos....very entertaining & highly informative... Stay healthy Be safe brother!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Thomas! Thank you for watching and coming along with me on my adventures! You too buddy! All the best, Rob

[@rationalmuscle]

Such a great idea with the tent bed.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you!

[@JoshuaGammon]

Sweet trip dude. Love the tarp setups. Can't wait to see your hammock setup. Cheers

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks buddy! Hopefully I'll figure that out soon lol

[@dmtnw4480]

Thank you for bringing us on your solo trip the water sure sounds good stay safe and healthy God Bless you

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you! You too buddy!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Great show man(; really enjoyed, thank's for letting us join you around the fire!!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Absolutely bud! You're welcome anytime! Cheers

[@tesla_stephen4651]

"Good ole fashioned Yorkshire Tea!" You can take a man out of Yorkshire... 😆

[@user-gz4vb2rf5c]

So strange. I live in the South East (Tennessee) and ticks are the absolute worst in the summer and fall but dude as soon as winter hits ALL bugs and parasites dissappear!!

[@drc1883]

My mouth watered when you flipped those ribs! Really like your vids, Rob.

[@blackholelife3273]

I'm a subscriber to Korea.Thank you for the good video.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Welcome! 감사합니다

[@lucyb15]

Cool little nest you have there! Now, about ticks, they will get on your shoes and immediately crawl in an upward direction. You are still very vulnerable by not tucking pant legs into sock tops. I spend tons of time outdoors and I do get ticks on me but I buy time by having my bottom half totally sealed up...by the time I find them, they have gotten up above my waist. Actually it's best not to sleep in the outer wear you spent the day in...I realize that's difficult when you're living out of a backpack.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I agree Lucy! I actually bring a pair of lightweight thermals (top and bottom) and another pair of socks to sleep in so I make sure to give myself a once over when I get changed before I go to sleep! It can be hard obviously to check my back but I do what I can lol

[@michaelnizhnikov5893]

I Just love your channel now. So relaxing watching you do your thing.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you so much Michael! Glad you like it!

[@Vivungisport]

To optimize the health benefit from your instance lunch, put the food in your titanium cup. Bcoz paper container may release chemicals like phthalate, bis-phenolic if it have coating. Anyway, you are a strong man, doing fishing tours like that alone in the wilderness. 🌲🔥 Greets from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@robertlemon9280]

Recently got into solo hiking/Bushcraft. I enjoy watching your videos. I have gotten a lot of equipment ideas from watching. Thanks.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Robert! Glad I could help!

[@dolphinlover1691]

I'm a bit late arriving here. Experimental 🏕️ inner looked great. Much better than 🐞🐞 bites for sure. I thought you were taking up tree hugging around 13.00 🤭

[@denaroraflames]

Beautiful camp spot! Really enjoy the videos Would you like to make a colorful fire next time?

[@lauriewright388]

Can’t beat a nice cuppa Tea after a days work, refreshing and warming during the cold season👌 stunning location mate perfect for a longer stay, and a bit more fishing 👍 can’t beat it, Thanks for allowing us less physically fit guys and older😜 share your free time, great stuff, enjoyed it👌

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank mate! Aye you can't beat a cup of good old fashioned Yorkshire tea! It'll cure what ails ya! Take care pal, all the best!

[@frankwarner970]

Awesome video!! Always good to see you getting out and about. I love the outdoors, but hate freakin' bugs!! I remember back when I was a kid, we used to watch mosquitoes bite and pull the skin real hard on both sides of the skeeters stinger - they couldn't pull the stinger out and their blood tanks would burst..... now, shit - between ticks spreading lyme disease and skeeters spreading all kinds of stuff, I hate the bugs!!! Permethrin on the clothes, boots and socks and hats works really well. Stay safe!! thanks for sharing the video. Those ribs looked great!!

[@BrooksandBirches]

I feel you Frank! I'm looking forward to the warmer weather but I also know in about a months time I'll be getting swarmed by black flies in my ears, nose and eyes and I think maybe it could just stay spring a little longer haha the ticks with Lyme are what really scare me though, people ask me about bears all the time and I tell them little ticks scare me way more

[@bobbiesox6289]

Great video, I really love that you showed the stream and you fishing, it really was very relaxing, it was quite as well, lovely fire too! Thank you for another great time outdoors! Be safe, take care!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate!! It was a beautiful little stream, too bad I couldn't catch anything

[@kimseger5794]

tomorrow will bring one hell of a hangover if not careful,,, cheers !

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha thanks Kim! Yeah I made sure to only stick to one, cheers!

[@johnburgin7478]

Beautiful landscape. Well at least you have decent taste in whiskey. The wife has picked me up some amazing Irish and Scotch stuff that unbelievably smooth . Enjoyed watching. Have a great evening

[@lindagiorgio6058]

Rob thanks for another video. That is such a beautiful creek running through there. Keep the videos coming I always enjoy them.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Linda! I'll try and upload every week if possible

[@grizzbuck]

HAMMOCKS - I've got my choices narrowed down to two. Haven Tent or Amok Hammock. Both allow you to sleep in a flat position instead of the confining banana position of most other hammocks. You aren't limited to sleeping on just your back. You can sleep on your back, side, or stomach with either hammock. Check out either of their KZbin videos. Really enjoy all your videos!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Dennis! Someone else suggested the Amok and I accidentally came across the haven tent here on KZbin. Looks really cool, very interesting design for sure, I just wasn't sure if it would work with my longer sleeping pads

[@kennethwalker4701]

Hi friend,I just thought of the same thing! Take just my tent ,leave the rain cover home.In the morning just take the tent out from under the tarp,then hang my hammock under the tarp,to sit in etc.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Yeah exactly Kenneth! It works great as well with that one man tent because I have way more space to store my gear in case it rains as well

[@harrymills2770]

Depending on your rain fly's configuration, and your level of ingenuity, you can use it as the detached tarp in the setup, or as a separate rain and wind shelter. I would imagine. Also, using a separate tarp AND your regular rain-fly could make you a lot warmer in high winds, by reducing the wind-resistant performance of your setup. You can get really weird about it and pile up forest litter between tent and tarp and give yourself a nice, insulated shelter that's right up there with the fanciest double-walled expedition tents. I wouldn't have thought that ticks would be active, seeing the snow flurries. But come to find out that deer ticks are active, year-round.

[@oleggorky906]

I used to get some good connoisseur teas and coffees from Betty's tea rooms in Harrogate. As for the camping, good stuff. Trouble with spring is the wet. I don't mind the frost and cold, snow even. But being cold and wet sucks! ☹️☹️

[@chrismcfizzle]

I knew that Yorkshire tea was good for gaming (spiffing brit), but glad to hear its good for camping/etc too!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha Yorkshire tea is good for anything lol it'll cure what ails you!

[@Drewgon2448]

Another spiffing Brit viewer! I can’t see Yorkshire tea with out thinking of him now

[@hdzclipsx]

26:00 smoking da herb cmon @Brooks and Birches

[@alisonjarvis6213]

Well, the other day I noticed Whank Walk, now Knob Creek, forgive me for giggling!

[@BrooksandBirches]

haha I haven't seen the Thank Walk before Alison but guess what I'm going to have to try if I ever come across it lol

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

0:20 looks like a dragon's foot clutching that rock.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Yes it does! I thought it was pretty cool

[@ArizonaKid]

Nice video . Thanks for explaining the fire 🔥. I’ve heard restrictions. But like here in USA 🇺🇸 every state has different restrictions, as does county’s. Stay healthy and I look for ward to next one

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate! Yeah each state is different, people ask me about the state they live in all the time and I'm just like..... I have no idea lol. You too mate, all the best

[@waterm00se]

Great video. Only recently subscribed and loving it so far. Also... Yorkshire tea for the win! 👌🏼

[@BrooksandBirches]

Absolutely Jon! Yorkshire tea for the win sir! Glad you like it mate!

[@jeffseaton5193]

Knob creek by the creek. Good stuff. Nice video

[@BrooksandBirches]

haha thanks Jeff! I didn't even think about that lol good observation

[@thomasluczak2868]

Conrats on all new subs ! Im happy for you rob.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Thomas! Thanks for being one of them!

[@troybarker2433]

Good food,good drink.Awesome spot to camp and fish. Hi from New Zealand.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Troy! It really was a nice spot. Greetings mate!

[@jerryfife2015tacoma]

Awesome setup bro and the your camping area is spot on absolutely beautiful, Great video

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Jerry! It really was a cool little camp! Really enjoyed it

[@tuesdae666]

Whiskey and ginger ale! Yum!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Delicious!

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

Down in the Southeast USA, even in winter months, snakes are the issues. I am so jealous of these guys who are in areas of the world who do not have snake issues; they can sleep in bottomless t-pee style tents..... won't try that in Alabama in any season.

[@BrooksandBirches]

haha yeah I can definitely see snakes being an issue in those places, I did watch a video of a guy from Alabama do the Pinhoti trail and he slept under just a tarp the whole time but I don't think I could do it, I like snakes just not when I'm asleep or can't see them lol

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

@@BrooksandBirches Had a friend who was gonna sleep under the stars one night in the Sipsey Wilderness 40*F. Last minute decided to use his tent. Snakes tried to get into his tent all that night. Hate to think what might have happened if he'd just been in a sleeping bag. I learned a lesson that night from him.

[@BrooksandBirches]

@@The.Alabama.Woodsman Yeah that would be horrible!! I had heard that because they are cold blooded they will be attracted to you for the heat right? To keep themselves warm they want to snuggle up with you basically?

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

@@BrooksandBirches 100% correct!

[@prabhuj3294]

Hey man I like this. You choose the place is very nice. If u catch any fish and cook that means it is real survival thrill and increase your video power. But no problem it will good. We will wish you make more videos.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Prabhu! I would love to catch and cook more fish to be honest. Hopefully next time out they will be a little more active!

[@nightshade2979]

that black cloth you struck the flint of never seen that.. then again I'm in London it caught exstreamly fast the location is superbeb... new subscriber

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate! It's called char cloth, the black stuff, I need some more so I might make some on my next outing for you to see

[@nightshade2979]

Brooks & Birches good man

[@frachecco6679]

Beautiful! From italy🇮🇹

[@BrooksandBirches]

Grazie amico mio!

[@dilligaf8819]

Great video brother..another one!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Jose!

[@markduncan6690]

Aye Lad! There's nothing better than the life in Yorkshire!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Absolutely fella!

[@gisellel12357]

I love the snow camping because it’s my dream to do it but I’m not skilled enough. It would be dangerous if I tried so I’m working up to it.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Some day you will be! I'm still not that skilled enough really haha but having good gear helps I have found, a good sleeping bag and sleeping pad so you don't have to rely on the fire for warmth all night

[@toddi2367]

That's a pretty cool spot you found, great cheers!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Todd! Cheers buddy!

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

My experience with Adirondack trout streams is that the trout start to bite around Memorial Day, about the same time the black flies do. My favorite time to fish was September when the fish are spread out in the river and hungry. Fishing in summer, you fight the deer flies and fish are in deep holes where the water is cooler. Where little springs come into the river are often productive. You appear to be in the Eastern Adirondacks. In the western Adirondacks, the Independence River in the Independence River Wild Forest is a good trout river in the upper reaches. If you take the 3 mile hike into Gleasmans Falls, which is just above Second Creek on the river, the trout can not get past the falls and the lowest pool and for a mile downstream hold trout. Very scenic and you will find KZbin videos. Trail access is off Canal Rd near Brooklyn Square or Sperryville to Beaches Millpond in the town of Watson, Lewis Co.. Near Chases Lake. Bailey Rd from Sperryville is access to lower river. Crystal Dale and Number Four are USGS maps.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks for the tips buddy! Yeah my experience of the bite is pretty much identical to yours, they really switch on for a couple of weeks in May and then they disappear down deep and you don't see them again till later in the year

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍

[@BrooksandBirches]

You bet! Any time my friend

[@user-ft2rq4wg8j]

Goo Martin!!!

[@sankmata]

nice video, wonderfull travelling, and looks delicious food

[@BrooksandBirches]

It was! Thank you so much!

[@marfernandez4476]

Nice camping adventure sir God bless u sir

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this fine video. Your videos are always great motivators for me. For the last four weeks we've been on 'lockdown', house arrest or whatever you wish to call it. I've been sorting camping for a trek into the Northern Sierras. You should work on a wilderness cook book, I know it woul be a bestseller. All the best of good health to you and your family. 🤗

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Ronald! That's too bad you guys are on lockdown right now, I have a friend in Lake Tahoe so he's in the same boat and I know it must be hard but you're doing the right thing by looking forward to your next adventure! All the best mate, take care!

[@mediclimber]

Reminds me of a place in the Poconos, out past my Grandparents. Woods floor covered in deep pine needles, very comfy sleeping. My cousins and I built a fire ring and the trees were spaced just right for a tarp or hammock, or both. I gotta head up there soon just to kick back in the woods.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Sounds great Jeffery, sounds like a really idyllic little spot and a great place to make some memories as a kid

[@Joergchen]

Not possible in Germany. Hope you enjoy this great Time!

[@severdwolf5015]

It's very possible. You just need the will to want to survive

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Beautiful camping site 👍 I only catch fish when I'm not going to keep them😂😂ain't that a kicker😉😂

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha isn't that always the case lol! Although I did catch a nice one on my most recent trip.... the video will be up on Monday

[@cavemanNCC1701]

Hey ! great video . If your sleeping bag is loosing it's loftiness just get some dryer balls or plane old tennis balls and toss your sleeping bag in the dryer with the balls on very low heat or cold and it will PUFF UP .

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate! I have a couple of dryer balls so I will throw it in now, thank you!

[@billb8060]

Nice job of lighting the fire my friend.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Bill!

[@redoak3809]

Holy Batman! nice video.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Red oak! Glad you liked it

[@serget2168]

You got yourself a new subscriber and fan from northern Ontario 🇨🇦 cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@BrooksandBirches]

Awesome thank you! Cheers bud! Glad to have you with me!

[@spincitynyc809]

I'll try that set up in the summer and leave my rain fly at home. Better ventilation than the rain fly.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Absolutely man! It works pretty good, a bit of a bigger tarp and it would work even better probably

[@leonarddalton8968]

A man after my own heart; knob creek!

[@BrooksandBirches]

I enjoyed the Knob Creek very much

[@rabi508]

Subscriber from india🇮🇳..😍

[@BrooksandBirches]

Greetings buddy!!

[@stanbrown915]

Son...next time you cook up those beautiful pork ribs, I want to see you get all caveman with em...YOUR IN THE WOODS BOY🤣🤣🤣 great video. You did almost kill me with those ribs...Piggy ribs are my favorite

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha thanks Stan! That was my first time having the pork ribs and they were awesome! Really enjoyed them, could have used a little bbq sauce though

[@mariamagdaflores2538]

Brooks & Birches wauu you Valient campy congratulation from Bolivia

[@BrooksandBirches]

Gracias mi amigo!

[@grannyphoenix6520]

If could cut a broom-handled, in length and diameter, branch with a couple of starter-branches at the business end. Cut those "3" branches about 12 inches in length from the crook where they meet up. Then, "Kick the tires & Light the fires!", I've made a rake.

[@BrooksandBirches]

That's a cool idea! I might give that a try on my next outing! Thank you!

[@ianwhitehead3086]

We are enjoying your videos and it is making us eager to get out when we are able. One little trick I feel is useful is to keep a low profile while fishing small streams instead of being silhouetted against the sky. Stealth is your best fishing buddy. Cheers

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Ian! Good tip! I'm sure I stuck out like a sore thumb to the fish that were in there! All the best

[@Thesilverthunder777]

Mega site. Mega set up

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate!

[@bradleyshimels492]

Like in Boy Scouts of America you earn your basic merit badges in camping and eventually make Eagle scout!

[@peterreicherter3851]

thanks for the videos Rob.

[@BrooksandBirches]

You're welcome Peter! Thanks for coming along with me

[@SUDUTBELUKARofficial]

Awesome nature 👍

[@BrooksandBirches]

It really is! Cheers!

[@nattanankimpha5681]

I like coldness 😲😍😍

[@BrooksandBirches]

Me too!

[@nattanankimpha5681]

Brooks & Birches Thailand is very hot So I like watching videos from you. It makes me feel cold when sleeping alone. 😅😅

[@rayom5893]

Nice video..really miss the outdoor life.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Ray! Hopefully you'll be back too it soon

[@phantom6715]

Wonderful setting... Very relaxing video.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate!

[@ayhanturkmen3314]

Maceranı ilgiyle izliyorum güzel vakit geçiriyorsun tebrikler.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Teşekkür ederim arkadaşım

[@Logan2thousand]

Nice video, bro. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@BrooksandBirches]

You bet! Thanks for coming along on the adventure with me! All the best!

[@fortunateadventures3664]

Enjoying the channel,you have a new friend.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you so much! Welcome buddy!

[@BushcraftMood]

What a great adventure !

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks mate!

[@X_explorer]

Excellent channel!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Explorer! I really appreciate that

[@asmith7876]

Where's that hot Down to Fish wife? LOL. Love your videos!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Oh man, she's at home right now, just waiting for the night time temps to get a little warmer so I can pull out the Spring/Fall sleeping bag and she can use my winter one