Solo Overnight Hammock Backcountry Camp New Dog Shelter

Hey everyone!
Back from a great solo trip with the two dogs. Tried out a new shelter system for the dogs so that I can go back to my hammock. My original system only worked for one dog but now that Sprout has joined the crew, we needed something better. This one is basically a bug net combined with a hammock tarp and requires a ridgeline to set up (best for forests with trees, but manageable with a couple hiking poles i reckon).
This was a fantastic little trip. I only had a Military Ration pack for supper, but Breakfast was full on.
There are a couple fish caught, but content for that was very brief.
We hope you enjoy it, let me know if you have any different dog shelters! I may even look at some kind of ultra light free standing 1p tent for the future.
Enjoy!
CFW, Tilly and Sprout

[@PeteBraginton]

I caught this video of yours last night & watched it with my wife. Your dogs stole the show for us!!! We couldn't believe your dogs names are Sprout & Tilly. We had a border collie named Sprout (best dog ever!) and still have an orange cat named Tilly! Small world...it was great to hear their names being called by a total stranger...brought back alot of memories, thank you! Great video, enjoyed the trip! Greetings from Arkansas, gonna sub!

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

That is a really rare coincidence! My mother in-law came up with the name for Sprout and no one around here had ever heard it (for a pet). Very happy you enjoyed the video and welcome aboard. Tilly has been around for 6 years but Sprout is a very recent addition to the channel. The NS Duck Tolling Retrievers are quite similar to a Border Collie in a lot of ways (except their jobs are in the water as opposed to herding on land). Great company on the trips.

[@Saltedbiscuit0007]

Perfect weather for a short getaway and happy to see the pups’ new shelter work! Now you just have to take it to a sewing machine to shorten it or get the child version for them….

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Yes indeed! I think it should be tightened up right to either side of the doors. Ive not sewn netting before, but i bet it would not be too difficult 😉👍

[@saltedbiscuit]

Nice short overnighter Kris, i was watching some other tubers that were canoe-camping in ontario and quebec provincial parks and was reminded how spolied we are in NS to have woods and water a plenty... that you can zip out, paddle a lake, create a home away from home with almost zero impact to the woods and enjoy nature. Somehow canoe camping to an established tent pad and fire pit and bear can/hanging system doesnt leave you with the same wilderness feeling... oh,and i agree with your other commentors. Your dogs are why we watch...lol

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

As long as you're watching, I'm happy to be second fiddle. And you are right.. love being able to establish a new campsite in an awesome yet never used location just by cutting a couple branches. I still can't believe my luck with the lack of flies.

[@christianmansvelt458]

Nice overnighter!. Disappointed to see perch in the lake. Your dog shelter is perfect

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Yea I caught 2 or 3 of the buggers. There were loads after the fly that were tiny, so I'd say its full of them unfortunately.

[@roberthill8663]

Beautiful dogs !!!!

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Thank You! They can be a lot of work at times, but well worth it for the entertainment and companionship.

[@tinahiscock3773]

Very relaxing video! Andy says Mars bars don’t expire!

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

I think he is absolutely right! I have been carrying that on my last 3 trips I think.. just never been hungry enough to eat it. I may have to include one on every trip as I quite enjoyed it!

[@trentwalters]

What an amazing video and dogs, I love these honest videos, non propaganda and sales, love the fishing and the hyper dogs, you have a fan and follower now me and the wife love it

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Welcome aboard, we are glad to have you! 👍👍👍

[@laca5227]

Nice video! Last year I picked up a tarp and bugnet from Onewind. The bug net is removable. It is big enough to fit my hammock and lab in it. That way there's only one tarp to bring. It is also a great bug shelter when tripping with others.

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

I think I've seen those! I suppose any tarp that encloses the whole hammock would work! Good idea, Ill have to check it out👍

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Real nice video. Nice pups😊 I have to get a new knee so I can’t get out like a want to. Glad I came along. EW Bourbon is fine. 😊

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Thanks for watching and hope the new knee is sooner than later! I agree about EW.. it's my goto bourbon for the woods because it's got more flavour than some of the more expensive ones but is actually reasonably priced here. Thanks for watching!

[@CanadianSledDog]

Nice bug shelter for the dogs! My darker coloured husky has to wear a head net for the deer flies they love her so much! She's not a fan of the net, but prefers it to the flies!

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Thank you! The mosquitos really go for the Tollers but the deer flies come to me (or any black dog that may come with me). I dont know if I could teach mine to wear a bug net.. that is impressive!

[@CanadianSledDog]

@@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman Zora is just a genius I didn't teach her anything 😆 she just somehow understands.

[@herbsmith6871]

Very nice my friend😎

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Thank you, it was a great trip!

[@matthewcollins6466]

Sprout is doing fantastic in the canoe. Another great video Kris!

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Thanks Matt! He is a natural with a lot of the camp life for sure. He can be a little bugger at times, but he's getting there.

[@headheartandhills]

Yet again, a great video bud. Very chilled and glad Sprout was nice and chill in the evening. Great teacher in Tilly.

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

THANKS FELLER! Yea, the magic of editing has hidden all the times that Sprout was naughty... but he is a cute little bugger and is fitting in really well.

[@Go8997]

12 cups of coffee does sound like alot for someone that just has one a day. But obviously everyone is different. As long as your fine with it.

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

It turned out that I had more than enough! 12 over the two days is 6, 8oz cups (which for most people we drink 12-16oz and consider that a cup of coffee). The 9 cup perco is a little overkill for just me in the morning. Probably should grab a 6 cup for solo trips 😉

[@user-jj7jz4eh6d]

Always superb video, i am new here

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Welcome aboard!

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Great video. Are your dogs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers?

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Yes they are! They are from a breeder in Ardoise NS and have been the best little companions 👍. Thank you for watching!