Solo Camping - Sub Zero Temperatures - [ Camp Cooking On The Fire ]

[@Livelifecairns]

Good on ya mate, I enjoy camping alone also. Being alone has a power that very few people can handle.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Spot on about solo camping mate, it's not for everyone. But, if you're up for it, it's an amazing time out in the bush. Cheers Tim.

[@oldbloke204]

Imo this is why you have a 4wd. Forget all the hardcore "action" just enjoy what mother nature has to offer. I will send a link to this video to my brother and bil so that if I am ever able to travel to Victoria, and return more importantly, this place will be on the list of must do's. A very nice video, thanks mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah having a 4wd sure does help in getting to some amazing places like this one. I hope you can down with your brother some day mate, and see it for yourself. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

hongo mania Yeah spot on mate. It’s got so much on offer at that spot. Cheers Tim.

[@jarrod1687]

Mate, what a cracking video, this was a nice change to every other youtuber, always yelling and trying to be over the top exciting, doing hardcore stuff with way too much gear. This was like meditation, felt like i was there with you.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jarrod Gday Jarrod, Thanks heaps mate. I’m glad you enjoyed it in the way you did. It was such a relaxing trip. I can’t wait to go again. Cheers Tim

[@xXBurgman86Xx]

i showed this video to the wife and it curled her toes with the cold and ice, i couldnt think of anything better then a nice crisp morning and lighting that fire first thing in the morning

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mate, it was a cold morning. But, still so nice waking up to the ice covered puddles and then getting the morning camp fire going. Just the best mate. Cheers Tim.

[@rojohm6219]

Nothing less than inspirational !!!!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks very much. I greatly appreciate your feedback. It was a very relaxing trip. Cheers Tim.

[@kathymurphy7217]

Love how the ice in the puddles have crystalised into patterns on the surface. Just beautiful!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah, it was a great sight to see in the early morning. It was pretty fresh away from the campfire. Lol Cheers Tim

[@rogerhector5885]

camping by yourself is the best loved it

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It’s is pretty good mate if you’re up for it. It’s a great experience. Cheers Tim

[@leighroy8981]

Great vid mate cant beat a fresh morning in the bush with a fire and a brew on the go 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a top few days with some very icy mornings. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@rmp9233]

Love your work Tim.....bush TV......Gold!!!! Cheers Roger

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Roger, Thanks mate. That was a great video trip in sub alpine country. Cheers Tim

[@rmp9233]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks for the reply Tim. Do you take tours into the high country? Cheers Roger.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Can’t beat the good ol bush tv to watch. Cheers Tim

[@Wilbargosh]

I remember working in the Army in Townsville. We did a bush training exercise near by at High Range and one morning it was cold enough to turn the diesel in the Landrover fuel pump to jelly. Pity we couldn’t light a fire to warm up!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Paul Yeah it’s not ideal when your diesel jells up Can’t cause a great deal of grief if it’s bad enough. I add additive into my diesel for the colder months. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@camp.fish.repeat]

Solo trips are great for the soul

[@timbates4wdadventures]

CAMP FISH HIKE NZ Gday mate, They sure are. I can’t wait to go again. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@willmarks4541]

19 years old, I often take my GU out for camping and 4wding with friends for a couple of days, or just go out for a day to hit the harder tracks. I watched the entire video, and it really inspired me to give some solo camping a go, just gotta find the right spot now. Nice work on the cinema photography, your extra effort definitely shows in the final product. Keep up the awesome work Tim. From your younger audience 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Will, Mate if you haven't tried solo camping before, start out with a few spots that aren't so remote. See if you like it and go onto more remote places as you find you're ok with it. Solo camping is unreal once you're comfortable with it, it sure is a great experience. Thanks heaps mate for checking out the video and your feedback. Might see ya out on the tracks some day. Cheers Tim.

[@geoffallert1921]

A flowing river is always a relaxing spot to sit, have a cuppa and think about how we can all do it better. Cheers, mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Geoff, That’s it mate, there’s just some about the sound of a mountain river in the background of camp. So relaxing. Thanks mate for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@Peter-ml1is]

You're never alone just no other people

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah, spot on mate. It was a great trip that one. Cheers Tim.

[@allthingswithh3ndi644]

Love to solo camp but its also good to have some mates to share stories etc loving your videos.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah heading away either on your own or with mates are great times. Thanks a lot mate, glad you are enjoying the videos. Cheers Tim

[@glennpayne704]

Nothing better than enjoying the bush and a river.... especially during trout season!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Glenn, Yeah mate, it was fair dinkum unreal. Not sure what the fishing would be like. Only a small stream. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@cooperbraidwood7204]

Mate I came across you videos about a year ago and you’ve inspired me to get a 105 series and get out in the bush and enjoy this country

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. That’s great you’re getting back out camping again. So much to see. The mighty high country has heaps to see and do. Happy travelling mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@Davi.b]

At the old age of 50 some thing, i have learnt that others rely on experiance to show them a good time, When in fact each person's excitement comes from them being at ease with who they are, it's not my job to make you happy, I enjoy solo camping, and just pondering around, it's relaxing and lots to discover, get out there you guys, see ya on the trail

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats it mate. Totally up to you on what you do and how you go about it. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@jerryrubinek8905]

Also I like the tarp roof on top of the swag

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s not a bad idea mate for a bit of extra warmth in cold conditions. Cheers Tim.

[@grantmathews690]

A pleasant and simple story Tim,I've done most of my camping solo for about 55 years and I really appreciate your attitude that your not dogmatic about what is the best method for cooking,camping etc. We all have different ideas . Good clip to watch during this terrible period of history. Regards Grant

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Grant, Thanks mate for your reply. Keeping it real is the way to go. It was such a great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@1968krug]

Good on you Tim, I swear I could smell and just about taste that porterhouse...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Tony, Mate that porterhouse on the camp fire was unreal alright. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@kyleryan7456]

I love the solo camping videos so much I have seen them at last 5 times each

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Kyle, Thanks mate, i greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@louiskudlak2241]

Loved it Tim, inspiring 👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a really nice few days at elevation. Cheers Tim.

[@headhighm7718]

Watching this grate made me feel like i was camping just watching since being in lockdown here in Melbourne 🤦🤦 thanks for sharing

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Maria Manuel Gday Maria, Thanks for watching the video. It sure was a great spot. I’m glad you enjoyed it , and hopefully we can all go camping again soon. Cheers Tim.

[@huntergill6477]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience. A small tip, you can use a very fine tie-wire as the handle on the billy. It cools instantly off the fire.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks a lot for your feedback and the tip on the fine wire. This was a great camp spot, I must get back some day. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Hunter, Great tip on the tie wire mate. Really appreciate your feedback Cheers Tim

[@hellopolly2691]

I enjoy solo camping or with my dog where allowed. Also cold country areas. Have you ever considered a roof top tent? They are ready in a few minutes and great if it's raining or snowing, as you leave your mattress and bedroll inside so it is dry and warm. also being off the ground keeps you off the path of runoff from heavy rain. Tim , another enjoyable video.Love the bird and flowing river sounds. Showing us places that we can look forward to exploring. I drive an AWD SUV, a tad restrictine,but this area looks accessible. Not keen of fording fast flowing rivers with 210 mm ground clearance and no skid plate or winch. Safe travels.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I wish i could take a dog, but it's hard with the National Parks. Roof Top tents isn't really for me for a couple of reasons. Firstly they take up all my roof rack space and secondly is the weight factor. Im looking into tents at the moment. Thank you for your feedback, this was an amazing trip and the local environment sounds are so relaxing. You would need to be careful with the vehicle you have. But, look the spot for this video. No 4wd required. Stunning alpine area. Cheers Tim.

[@MR-dv6ms]

thats a buchan good spot. Thanks for sharing

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah :-) Mate, it's that and more. Check it out some day. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@jerryrubinek8905]

Thanks Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries Cheers Tim

[@glennmitten3554]

i seen that jaffle iron and it reminded me of mum.that was our breville in the sixties.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Glenn, Yeah mate, my old jaffle iron is well over 4-yrs old. It works a treat. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@justinphillips5268]

All you need is John Williamson playing in the background to really set the mood.. Cheers Tim enjoy !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Justin Phillips That would go well mate in that location. Thanks a lot for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@PeterDunlop-fi1gm]

Hey mate, laid up in hospital and bored and jumped onto my old mate Tim’s videos. Awesome work mate, the production quality is fantastic and love you passion for it. We still need to have that beer mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Rest up mate. I hope all is well and take care. Enjoy my vids mate, heaps of new ones are being made as we speak. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@PeterDunlop-fi1gm]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks Tim. Looking forward to them

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@PeterDunlop-fi1gm thanks mate.

[@paulrohan1840]

Your video positioning and editing is first class mate..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thanks very much mate, i greatly appreciate your feedback. It was a top trip that one, im glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Tim

[@stevegoodwin5841]

I reckon that is the first time I have seen you without a hat on Tim (when fanning fire). I love solo camping. My go to spot is Doctor's Creek Reserve, Kevington.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah, Lol yeah the hat comes off on the rare few times. Nice having a fav spot to go back to and kick back on your own. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@markthespark6240]

I'm a bit late to see this one Tim. Great video. 5 years ago we camped at this same site & it got to minus 7 overnight. 20l jerry can of water was frozen solid. Everthing that wasn't in an esky froze including the dozen eggs for breakfast. The diesels wouldn't start till 10am. We had warm swags and plenty of wood so we made it throught the night but it was very cold!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mark, It is a great spot to camp at Native Dog Flat. It sure can get very cold as you found out. Lol Good thing that your swags were toasty warm, nothing worse than being cold in the swag. Great feed back mate on a top location. Cheers Tim.

[@chriscocking6911]

Brilliant video Tim. Well done mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chris, Thanks mate. It was a great trip in a stunning location. Cheers Tim.

[@woopwoopadventures6789]

First time watcher but love your Chanel already. Subscribed

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks for that mate. Welcome on to my channel. I hope you continue to enjoy the content thats coming through my channel. If you have anything that you would like to see filmed or talked about. Let me know mate. Cheers Tim.

[@doug7001]

Enjoyed the minimalist and relaxed pace of this video. Great to see this stuff during lock down. Cheers mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Doug, Thanks a lot mate for your feedback. It sure was one amazing camp trip, thats for sure. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

? Mate this was filmed weeks ago. Besides that. Where I live at that stage I was only in stage two, and camping was aloud. I wouldn’t have gone if camping wasn’t aloud. Cheers Tim.

[@georgetitchmarsh4606]

I have to try this Tim thanks for your videos.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. It’s a great camping spot. Cheers Tim

[@shankarbalan3813]

Wonderful video. Most enjoyable to watch.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim

[@andrew4x4au666]

Hi Tim, love the channel mate. Been camping a lot in the high country over the years with mates, and about to finally get myself a 4wd! Looking forward to checking out amazing spots like this. Solo camping is a great way to reset the mind. Keep the vids coming :thumbsup:

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Andrew, Thanks mate. Im glad you have enjoyed the videos on my channel. That will be great when you get your 4WD and start exploring the Aussie bush. Solo camping is amazing as long as you are geared up for it, and have the safety items covered. I appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@andrew4x4au666]

@@timbates4wdadventures I'll have all that stuff for sure, thanks for replying mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@andrew4x4au666 that’s great mate. Safety gear worth having.

[@retepd1e]

By far the best video!!!!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Sure was a great camp trip. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@mikithocharous3584]

This kind of videos suit your Chanel a great deal hope to see more of this

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback mate. As soon as we can camp again, i will be making quite a few of this style of video. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.

[@mikithocharous3584]

@@timbates4wdadventures very happy to see my predictions come true mate its mikis again from Cyprus 👍

[@arrand320]

Great video mate absolutely fantastic.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Arran D Thanks a lot mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@leeprice674]

Great video Tim thanks for sharing the trips you go out on. Really wish we could also wander like this in the UK. Been wild camping for a short time and recently found the Aussie way, so much more comfortable than what I was doing. Bought a ARB skydome for my new ventures. Catching up on your videos and enjoy the simplicity. Best wishes mate and I will continue watching and learning 👍😊

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Lee, Thanks mate, im glad you are enjoying some of my video content. I really appreciate your feedback. Simple camp setups i find are the go, you don't need all that much gear to be really comfortable camping in the bush. Thanks heaps mate for dropping in from the UK. Cheers Tim

[@rickmartin9823]

Definitely the best I’ve seen for solo camping in the Australian bush,thanks for not to much jibba jabba like a lot of videos I’ve watched 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Rick Martin Gday Rick, Thanks a lot mate for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. That’s great you enjoyed the video. It was a magic spot. Cheers Tim.

[@jarrod1687]

I went and did a solo overnighter for the first time last weekend, I had a great time, nothing like being alome with your thoughts in nature, appreciating the smaller things in life. Might even go again this weekend. Your video makes me wish I was out there right now 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jarrod Gday mate, Solo camping is an amazing time out in the bush. I can’t wait to go again. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Its a beautiful country we live in mate , no doubt , awesome vid , why would you wanna go anywhere else in the world.... Beautiful right here i rekon , take care :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It sure is mate. Australia has so many beautiful places to camp, and the one in the video sure is one of them. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@norikghoukassian1773]

It is nice to see ; that you keep everything simple and enjoying the nature

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Just how I like it, and just goes to show that you can go camping out in the bush with a basic setup. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim.

[@darrelbutler4390]

one of your best clips tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Tim.

[@scoota969]

Gday Tim, I much prefer watching your episodes more than the ones on TV, I like how you show and tell people all the tracks and campground you use. Fair dinkum it’s great to watch, just marvellous, fair dinkum just great. Keep up the good work!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks very much for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoy my videos coming through. Cheers Tim.

[@taratee3822]

What a gorgeous spot! I also love solo camping, that's nearly all I do. As you said - being surrounded by nature is entertainment enough! Thanks for a fabulous video.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tara, Yeah, absolutely stunning alpine location. The sounds from the bush is so relaxing, thats all i need thats for sure. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@paulrohan1840]

Gee I love your videos Tim. This is one of your great ones. I'm an old scout as well and I just appreciate your love of the bush and the way you make it all so simple to camp and have a great camping experience. Keep up the good work Tim. Paul.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, My scouting days were some of the best years of my life growing up. Its those years that gave me the true appreciation for the Aussie bush. Just love being out and camping in a very simple way, just how i did it way back in my scout days. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@Overlandingessentials]

Nice one Tim just came across your channel now. Brilliant mate 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for checking out the channel. Cheers Tim.

[@scottwinsor3594]

Too right mate. Just simple pleasure. Nothing fancy, just enjoying it. Great video Tim. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be on the lookout for more

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate. Just can’t beat that simple way of camping. My next solo trip is planned , as soon as restrictions are lifted. Can’t wait. Thanks for your reply mate.

[@rossholmes178]

G'day Tim...have been a solo-er for years. As a shift worker for most of my time, I found that if I don't go by myself, I end up not going at all. As you say, great to have have others around but I'm also very comfortable on my own...better no company than bad company!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ross, Yeah im very ok going out on my own. I do like getting away with a few mates from time to time. Just something very special out camping solo. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Bel_leonie]

First timer here Tim. I was subscribed and this vid popped up next. I’ve solo camped as a single mum a fair bit down but it amazes me even two decades later with all the Chinese made camping gear we really don’t need much to survive or have a great time out bush. A few good tips like the jar of garlic you spread on your quarter lol I look forward to seeing more!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Belle Kamp Gday Bella, Yeah the cook set I used is all hand made by an Ol Aussie black smith. Works really well. Thanks a lot for your feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. More of these videos coming once we can travel again Cheers Tim.

[@scottmuhlhan7066]

Cheers mate ... absolutely keen to do this myself very soon.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Scott, No worries mate. Have you got an area where you might go? I hope you have a great solo camping experience. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@scottmuhlhan7066]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yes mate going up to Eungella dam for the weekend, quiet this time of year and only about 150 ks from were i live. But soon as i get time going to Fraser island and glasshouse mountains. Thanks for the great vids Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@scottmuhlhan7066 unreal mate. You have some great trips coming up. Fraser Island is wicked.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

What an amazing spot mate. Truly beautiful. Toasty looked great I have to say. Nice one.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mate, Native Dog is such a top spot to kick back. As for that toasted sanger, it was the best mate Lol Cheers Tim.

[@diggo1962]

thanks tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Thanks for watching. Cheers Tim.

[@TaMoose101]

I always put a blanket over the camp chair for the little bit of extra comfort. I also got a wood stove a couple of winters ago and get more heat but half as much wood

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, A couple of good tips for winter camping mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@RoMiTouring]

Ok Tim.. You HAVE to do more of this style of 'adventure'. My wife loved this one, and is inspired to do trips just like this one. Keep them coming.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ross, Once we can travel again, i have more of this style trips planned. I really enjoyed this trip, its such a nice place. Thanks a lot for your reply mate, I'm glad that you both enjoyed it. Cheers Tim.

[@rogermace4516]

one word........... FANTASTIC

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Wicked, thanks a lot mate. Im glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Tim.

[@MicksGarageDarts]

Nothing better than Solo Camping. Ive been heading out during the week lately to avoid the crowds. Last trip was amazing with no one around, Currawongs, Frogs and a small waterfall to listen to all day and night. No hoons, No party goers, No anything but the sounds of nature.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It is a great time mate when you can enjoy the bush like that. I'm looking forward to more solo trips thats for sure. Cheers Tim.

[@MicksGarageDarts]

@@timbates4wdadventures From what I can tell you are in Vic so I feel sorry for you being in lock down again. Im out next weekend.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@MicksGarageDarts Yeah mate, im in regional Victoria. I can still do day trips into some of the State Parks. But camping is out for now. Hoping that changes very soon. You have a top weekend out in the bush mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MicksGarageDarts]

@@timbates4wdadventures You too mate, Enjoy what you can. Not sure if I will be able to video my trip but I will try

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@MicksGarageDarts Will do mate.

[@243WW]

Wow that's some cold weather. I'm in WA and we don't get ice or snow, never seen it! I know about Bluff Knowle, only been in the summer.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah it was pretty cold in the mornings on that trip. Just something about camping at elevation in the high country. Thanks for your feedback and reply from WA. Cheers Tim

[@maxgermasi3302]

Oh Tim, how good is this! God knows if I needed to see a bit of great solo camping! I do enjoy go solo especially in winter and on the snow. It is just magnificent out there. Very nice video mate, I'm sure it is much needed for lots of campers in Melbourne at the moment, so thank you very much for taking the time to go out there and sharing this awesome few days you had. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Max, I really hope that our current situation ends in the coming weeks so we can all get back out and go camping. Thanks heaps mate for checking out the video and your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Daniel-qt1br]

Cracking video batesy!!! I love the way you capture the serenity and the small important things which are the reasons real campers camp. Love the cooking and the peaceful approach 👍🏼👍🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Daniel Gday Daniel, Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. It was such a great trip. Right up there as one of my best solo trips. Thanks again mate. Cheers Batesy.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Did a lot of Caving at Buchan Caves. Beautiful part of the world!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Sure is mate. I past through Buchan a few days ago. Great town. Cheers Tim.

[@peterlion690]

Great spot as usual Tim should be like Bourke st after lock down can’t beat camping solo or with good friends but sometimes solo with a river running to send Yu off to sleep a good feed and a fire makes us all appreciate the simple life being stuck in cona lock down have to change your name to Steven Spielberg as your filming is first class really captures the vibe best to date Tim this one gives us all hope after lockdown I can’t polish the 4wd again nearly worn the paint off waiting to put it in low range again Thanks for the vid Tim makes the anticipation of heading out again worthwhile 👍🏻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, mate i really hope these lockdowns come off in the coming weeks so we can all get back out and really enjoy the simple things in life. A mountain river with a campfire is just the ticket we will be looking for when the light goes green. Thanks very much for your reply and feedback, i really appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@nnoddy8161]

Buchan beautiful!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah :-) It sure is. Cheers Tim.

[@mickskilli2491]

Doesn’t get much better Batesy 👍🏻 so peaceful

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah Mick, it's pretty good. Cant wait to go again. Cheers Batesy.

[@jamiesullivan8900]

Great insight on how to solo camp in the beautiful high country Tim. As a 4x4er and hunter solo camping is a part of my DNA and believe it should be experienced by everyone at least once.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jamie, Solo camping is one amazing time to go camping if you are up for it. Im hearing ya mate about it being in your DNA, its pretty wicked thats for sure. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@MADBONE0]

Watching this at 11pm at night so I can calm those camping blues :(

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. It was a really nice trip that one in cold conditions. Wicked spot. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@jase6827]

Awesome upload mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Jase. Glad you enjoyed it mate. Cheers Tim

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Good stuff Tim. I enjoyed this one. You got pretty excited about that ice!!! I think you could do with a square jaffle maker instead of the crumpet toaster. Im also 100% with you on the solo camping. I’ve got it pretty much down pat with a swag mattress in the back of my 100 series and everything I need but minimal gear. Set up and pack up about as long as it takes to open and close a door and unfold and fold a chair. I’m not sure how you go talking to yourself all the time. I think it’d feel weird. I listen to true crime podcasts.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gone Bush Yeah mate, the amount of ice on top of those puddles was amazing. That ol toasty maker, I couldn’t replace it. It’s over 40yr old. Makes the best toasties Lol. I just pretend I’m talking to other people when making the videos, seems to work. Lol. I really enjoy solo camping, great times in the bush on your own. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback Cheers Tim.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Square bread on a round jaffle iron, what’s all that about Tim!? Great video, I’m bloody itching to get out. I can hear the VHC calling.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Phil, That jaffle iron is about 30 plus years old. I dont know if you can even buy round ones any more. It works a treat mate. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MrBiggs-ry4ni]

Watching from the USA. Spectacular video!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks a lot for your feedback all the way from the USA. It sure is a great spot. Cheers Tim.

[@craiggillphotography8030]

Great vid mate. Solo camping is my true joy in life. I cannot think of anything better to relax and de-stress. Doing in the high country is as good as it gets.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chad, The mighty High Country is a great place to find a spot and relax on your own. It's so damn good. Thanks a lot for feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stevemcnaughton324]

Magical spot there Tim. A brilliant crisp morning. Sunny days, no it doesn’t get any better. Very envious here in locked down Melbourne. Keep up the great work. All the best.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, i couldn't have asked for better weather, it was truely amazing. Let's hope mate that we can all travel again soon and back in the bush beside a river and a campfire. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@jimfatyakmcgregor8867]

Good stuff. Love it

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Jim. Im glad you enjoyed it mate. It was a great spot. Cheers Tim.

[@stephendimech7174]

What a really nice place Tim I've never been up that way

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Stephen Dimech Gday Stephen, Mate it’s well worth going up at some stage. It sure is a very relaxing location. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stephendimech7174]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures yeah soon as we get out of this lockdown we will go up there Tim thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Stephen Dimech sounds great mate. I hope it’s not long before we can all do that.

[@stephendimech7174]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures yeah mate I hope so

[@tareskisloki8579]

Haven't solo camped in about 20yrs, this video was so relaxing I'm going to have to squeeze something in when I have some days off. I just have to make sure it's not when everyone else has their days off because I'm in the Blue Mountains where half of Sydney comes to camp.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I hope you can get some time of down the track and find a nice quiet spot just to kick back by your self. Im sure you will find a spot. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@SoloVagant]

Love ya work Batesy ...... Such an easy going and informative commentary ..... More please matey ....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate for your feedback. It was a very relaxing trip, thats for sure. More coming when we can travel again. Cheers Batesy.

[@peterkandris9697]

You need your own bush cooking show Tim your a natural my mouth is still watering 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Lol. Thanks Peter, thats one thing i really enjoy and thats bush cooking on the open fire. Just love it. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

Tim, I was so relaxed watching this video. What a great place, the serenity, frosty mornings with the warmth of a great campfire or even the sun on your face. Relaxed slow pace of cooking brekky, lunch and dinner with not a care in the world. I Loved it. Dare I say, wouldn't mind some more of these solo camping trips.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks so much mate for your feedback on the video. It was a very special trip thats for sure. I will be doing a lot more trips like this once we can travel and camp out again. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.

[@troymeredith9528]

The last couple of times we’ve gone camping it’s been in full on fire bans and windy conditions ,miss the southern end of Australia for camping ,cool mornings and frosts ,closest thing to frosts I’ve seen for a while is round Stanthorpe in June.gets pretty cool there.great vid Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Troy, Yeah mate, not many people like the climate we get down here in southern Victoria. But I love it. We sure get it all. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@dekaOsiris]

Love your videos Tim, you really have a knack of capturing the essence of camping in our beautiful country. Brilliant cooking style as well 😊

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks very much mate. That was a really nice spot to camp. I wouldn’t mind going back that way again. Thanks a lot for your feedback. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@ianhirons7762]

Great video and a great spot for camping definitely looked cold, I love the idea of simple camping a bag and swag keep it simple. Stay safe looking forward to the next video.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Ian Hirons Gday Ian, It sure is a nice spot mate. Undoubtedly cold. Lol but just the best. Simple way of camping is just the way I like to, works well. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@lindmill85]

Really enjoyed this video Tim, love this style and pace of the video. Thanks for uploading it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Evan Thanks Evan, It sure was a great trip mate. I’ll be doing more of these trips. Thanks a lot for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@julianrickard2602]

Love ya work mate. To keen to get out again.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Julian Rickard Gday mate, Thanks for that. Let’s hope we can get back out soon. Cheers Tim.

[@julianrickard2602]

Also mate heard you mention being a scout. Ive been in scouting since u was 10yrs old. Im now 19 and still loving it up in rovers now.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@julianrickard2602 Yeah mate, i went right through from cubs, scouts and ventures Best years of my life mate. The places i have hiked during those years was pretty amazing.

[@captainsakihalikos7038]

Looks like a great time and beautiful place and relaxing. Makes me want to stop everything and just go camp and enjoy the great outdoors, looking forward to more trips in the future 🙏

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, That is a really nice and relaxing place to camp for a few days. Im glad you enjoyed the video mate and i have more solo trips coming up. Thanks for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@robbiefishing]

Great work Tim. I'm a big fan of camping alone also. I love it. If you can't enjoy your own company then you can't expect others to enjoy your company. Excellent video mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

robbiefishing Yeah spot mate. Solo camping is a great experience if you’re up for it. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

6 mins in, never a truer word spoken. Love being out in the bush on my own. Only just found your channel, great quality production this clip is, have subscribed for more.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Beyond the Backyard Gday mate, It is pretty special being out in the bush on your own. I can’t wait to go again as soon as restrictions lift. Thank you for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@nathanmanning7332]

Good on you Batsey, you motivated me to get back out there after many months away. Will take a few Rugrats away with me too.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. You have a great trip when you go. Cheers Tim.

[@Big_Ted1872]

Thanks again Tim. You’ve given me another great place to visit. Stay safe.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mate, it is so worth checking out and camping a few days. Ripper spot. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Big_Ted1872]

@@timbates4wdadventures Gday mate. Just wondering, that contraption you use for cooking over the coals, where can I find myself one like that?

[@rogerhector8323]

i used to do alot of camping by myself but enjoyed it better with my dog.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Taking a dog would be great. But, I can’t go into the National Parks with them. That’s the only reason I don’t have a dog. Cheers Tim.

[@Loribyn]

What, no gum-leaf in your billy-tea, mate? What kinda swaggie are you?! Ahhh, fail ;) Great choice of campfire chips with broccolini & garlic porterhouse -- you beauty! But as for your chips, next time try doing them in duck fat, instead of olive-oil -- it is _sensational_ for chips! Can't beat it. I used to live in Far East Gippsland (out the back of Orbost, Newmerella, towards the beach), and camping in the Snowy Mountains was a regular thing. Went all over, including there, and I certainly remember how warm Omeo district was in August! I'm up in the Mallee now, and though I've got a little out-of-the-way camping spot not unlike that one, it's been a long time since I've visited the high-country, so you're making me nostalgic! Might be time for a visit... Another great video; and you've earned yourself a sub. I agree with other commentators ~ your lack of unnecessary, over-the-top hype is *delightful!*

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I've not been one for the tea leaf in my morning billy. Just the tea leaves makes a really nice morning brew on the campfire. Duck fat you reckon for chips on the campfire. Sure have't tried that, but im open to anything. I'd like to try some of the beach camp areas down past Cann River, some nice country that way from what i hear. Being up in the Mallee is a big change from East Gippy. It's nice country around the desert. Thanks a lot for your sub, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@Loribyn]

​@@timbates4wdadventures Just teasing! To each their own, of course. I like one, especially a flowering-gum (a red-ironbark leaf [and I love a bit of ironbark to smoky-cook meat on the campfire -- delish!], or a leaf from a river red-gum in flower) but only the one; and with a lamington for afternoon-tea ... heaven! And definitely try the duck-fat! For shallow-frying chips, especially in cast-iron on a campfire, it just adds something special. Olive-oil is a winner on the broccolini, for sure; but so are duck-fat fried chips. I find it's a bit like doing a steak in butter ~ just that perfect combination. As for the beach camp-sites down past Cann River, yeah -- they were good when I was last there, but that's a long time ago -- I don't know about now. At the peak of the season it was getting a bit 'touristy' for my taste, at least around Cape Conran, Marlo, etc., (but I too like camping alone, off the beaten track); but in the off-season I'd imagine you'd still find a decent campsite that isn't wall-to-wall people. The ones I remember all had facilities however, so you probably should expect at least some other people, I think. Maybe not -- it is far enough from Canberra or Melbourne to be 'remote'. And it is nice country; certainly worth a visit. Lacks the awesome beauty of the High Country though; or that of the west Victorian coast, along the Great Ocean Road; but it _is_ nice; good for boating and fishing, some surfing, but less so for swimming -- most of it is generally a bit rough for swimming, except in the protected bays and inlets; but great for bush-walking in the coastal forests, especially around Cabbage Tree Creek -- some lovely old-growth rainforest through there. There's the Lind and Croajingalong NPs, and of the latter Wingan inlet is a great spot, for bush-walking and camping, with UNESCO World-Heritage sites, and easy/light 4WD tracks.

[@philipbrown6116]

Thanks Tim for a brilliant video, did bring back a lot of memories I travelled Australia 1996-97,I was very fortunate to travel from Coffs Harbour through Queensland ,Cape York, Arnhem land all the way over to Darwin, Part of the journey done with an old Toyota high ACE van camping pretty similar the way you’ve just done in this video and the rest of it with a swag and a friends old Toyota Landcruiser. Such an amazing country !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Phillip, Mate that would have been one amazing trip you did back in the mid 90's. It would have been great seeing the country back then. I bet it has changed a lot now. Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Dezezez1]

By far my favourite video of yours Tim. Beautifully shot, relaxing and we’re able to appreciate the quiet so well. Love the cooking parts. I regularly solo camp in the VHC but stuck in Melbourne under lockdown but I’ll be giving this place a crack when I can.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, This was a really nice spot. The peace and quiet of the bush, was amazing. I have another solo camping trip video this Monday night. Another beautiful spot, with a heap of bush cooking. Thanks for your reply and I hope you can travel very soon. Cheers Tim.

[@Dezezez1]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures thanks mate, looking forward to it

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Dezezez1 Thanks mate.

[@JB-pc7mg]

Great video thanks for the experience

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jorge, Thanks mate, it was a fantastic trip. Very relaxing in the Aussie bush. Cheers Tim.

[@MrCurly05]

Absolutely inspiring 27 minutes of video. Thanks Tim, a great insight into your version of solo camping. Thoroughly entertaining and totally called for as we suffer our current conditions, cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks heaps for your reply on the video. Im glad that you enjoyed the video. I cant wait for these lock downs to be over for the whole country, so we can travel again. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.