Taking a Chance - Alone in the Dark Forest - Overnight Adventure Camp

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

:: Gear Used in this Adventure :: After receiving countless messages from viewers about supporting the channel through Amazon, I have begun using Amazon Affiliate links in the Adventure Videos and if you choose to purchase one of these products via these links I will receive a small commission which will help fund future honest reviews and adventures. The channel remains as it always was, 100% Agenda Free with no sponsored videos, no paid reviews, and I don't care if you purchase these products or not; you won't find affiliate links in review videos only in adventures. I'm going to do my best to put gear lists into all of my videos since everyone is asking for them all the time. Camera Equipment : - Sony A7S III : amzn.to/3eZM7zb - Sony 35mm 1.8 Lens : amzn.to/3BFs8iZ - SIRUI Carbon Fiber Travel 5C Tripod : amzn.to/3BEahZX - Batteries : amzn.to/3geFtG5 - Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Mic : amzn.to/3iZMqMO Photo Camera : Canon R5 : amzn.to/2Vy42GO R5 Batteries : amzn.to/3ttqr4s Canon RF 24-70 2.8 Lens : amzn.to/2Vy49Ce Canon RF 100M 2.8 Macro Lens : amzn.to/2VuQ8VT Canon R5 Memory Card : amzn.to/2VsOsvV Boots : Fjallraven Zip-Off Pants : amzn.to/3leUdXb Arcteryx Conveyor Belt : amzn.to/3i3CRfb Oakley Men's Gradient Flak Jacket 03-881 Black Wrap Sunglasses : amzn.to/2WcOGYm Kershaw Cryo II Folding Knife : amzn.to/2Sej6aD Decathlon Trek 100 70L Backpack : Outdoor Research Sun Runner Hat : amzn.to/3BVaneU Old Navy Active T-Shirt : oldnavy.com Polartec Military Fleece : Discontinued Merrell jacket : Carinthia Defence 1 Sleeping Bag : tacsale.eu/product/carinthia-defence-1-olive-sleeping-bag Carinthia Grizzly Sleeping Bag Liner : tacsale.eu/product/carinthia-grizzly-olive Thermarest XTherm Sleeping Pad : amzn.to/3vcsEBr Bahco Hand Saw : amzn.to/3r3D8BO Carving Chisels : Fjallraven Abisko Lightweight 1 tent : MLD Groundsheet : OneTigris Highback Foldable Chair : amzn.to/2YyNNKA Soto Fusion Stove 330 : Katadyn BeFree 3.0L Water Filter : amzn.to/3kWx77j Granite Gear Zipsack 12L Food Bag : amzn.to/3yNYCVH Toaks Long handle Spoons : amzn.to/3vcItrL Matches : amzn.to/2QNgMH3 Tasmanian Tiger Modular Pouch Kit : amzn.to/3grXq4m Tasmanian Tiger Mesh Pouch Kit : amzn.to/35qSqXc Soto Windmaster Stove : amzn.to/3q0bDIQ Toaks 750ML Pot with Bail Handle : amzn.to/3ywOpOw MSR Small Cup : amzn.to/3f8U4T0 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon with Polished Bowl : amzn.to/3vcItrL Boundless Voyage Titanium 600ml Cookset : amzn.to/3hHmHZd Fenix HM65R-T Headlamp : amzn.to/2QEatFF Nite Ize Lantern : amzn.to/3fCFbHN

[@mfuller1093]

Wow ! that tent is a serious bit of kit and cost's new from Fiallraven ... 550.00 Euros / US $647.00 ! nice find. ☺

[@barbaramcguire6010]

Honest to God every time I need a lift in my life one of your videos pops up don't ever stop doing what you're doing

[@emmafriesen9073]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@mawmawvee]

The best deal I've ever gotten is a good husband. Fifty-eight years and counting. That's priceless and so is he. We were never campers--we fished a lot in our younger years and had a ball and loved it. It was something we could do as a family. ; -) Love to watch your videos.

[@dhession64]

My son is in Denver. My wife and I helped move him out there two months ago. The wildfires made the mountains hard to see, sadly. I was looking forward to seeing the Rockies from someplace that wasn't far above them. Enjoy your time there. My wife and I are planning on going out to see him in the spring. I can't wait. Yes, Luke, you lucked out.....and I'm tickled to death for you. That tent looks like a sweet bit of kit. And the bag liner looks like it would be worth investigating. I don't like the taffeta/plastic feel of the inside of a lot of sleeping bags. Knowing about this is making me wanna get one for fall camping instead of sleeping in my clothes in the fartbag. I now know why your videos are so well done: you're a photographer, and understand the importance of all things video/photography. And I'm really surprised your channel hasn't hit 1M subs yet. I guess some people just don't appreciate your approach to reviewing gear. I love the honesty, and your "I don't care if you buy this" statement about the product right up front. There's not enough honesty in the world, to be fair (please, can anyone give me the Letterkenny chorus harmonies on this one? LOL). You've likely saved a lot of folks money and time with your opinions. Keep doing what you do, sir. Thank you.

[@bbicon29]

Never have to worry about liking a TOGR video right away, you know it's going to be great!

[@danielkutcher5704]

I used that OR hat on a month long section hike of the Appalachian Trail from Amicalola Falls State Park to Hot Springs, NC, and grew quite attached to it. The ventilation was very good while protecting the hairless top of my head from the sun. Mine was orange because I often hike during hunting season.

[@chevelless7261]

Great tent...great video..thanks for having us along....Freedom for all people..

[@thecooldude71]

Thank you for uploading so often! The more videos the merrier! We appreciate them

[@PuffinPass]

Lets just take a second to appreciate Lukes hard work at 15:58 He had to setup the camera, climb that wall, climb back down, take down camera, climb wall again. Dedication to a craft.

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

He shot himself from both the top and bottom of the obstacle...so he had to set up, climb down, go back up for the cam, back down again, set up the cam, go back up and climb down yet again... alot of climbing for one quick sequence. I hope people appreciate the work filming requires.

[@edjensen7907]

We need to get him a drone.

[@kke]

Maybe he was actually going backwards and reversed the video in edit!

[@sdqsdq6274]

ermm thats what all soloist do, lol

[@bertdog6093]

You are living the life, his channel is the best , honest reviews and a humble guy … support him 💯..

[@chrisb9345]

In case anyone else likes the outro music the song is 'Arms of Gold' The artist is Tape Machines, it is on KZbin and youtube music. It reminds me of Nelly Furtado.

[@michelle_ajema]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@bluenetmarketing]

chris - Thanks, I was wondering.

[@osronn]

Fjällräven gear are usually really high quality. That was a lucky found 👌😁

[@vinceanderson4320]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing those pictures with us. Beautiful!

[@besto764]

I love the fans of this channel and I'm glad I'm one. It's only been up for 15 mins it's length is like 30 mins but already 75 likes. So like me like as soon as it's posted cos we know what we get with Luke and suzie

[@mbarr1029]

What a SCORE on the tent behind door #3. Congratulations.

[@mausball]

Luke, the price you paid for that tent was nearly theft! That's insane!

[@brnrecluse2946]

What a score, Luke! Enjoy! Strength and honor!

[@peterl1167]

Yes, the small and simple things in life are often the most precious! I look forward to your advice on life Luke - you have great wisdom and perspective.

[@ooodIbooo]

Dude i can see how much effort you put into filming this stuff, and just by that i would only say thank you for sharing your amazing work

[@ooodIbooo]

@Aaron Lewis As is every other intelligent enough human being who knows how to value their craft

[@SoloHiker1]

Thanks!

[@SoloHiker1]

Hi Luke. I just saw this button on KZbin. I don't know which would be better. As far as percentage to the creator goes. But I'm also on Patreon, which do you prefer? This is kind of cool coz I can donate on my favorite videos of yours.. But this is the 1st time I've even seen this button, you really can't see it unless you scroll to the left.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you very much Solo, I appreciate your support. S&H - Luke

[@kag563]

Beautiful Tent Congratulations Luke. Thanks for sharing you Adventure. Low key is just as nice .

[@ronnieisaacs6960]

You have some outstanding gear! I've been camping since the early 60's and I have to say, we're never too old to learn! And you teach me something new every time. Great site selection and set up! I envy your Colorado trip! Good for you! Be careful and have fun! Appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge. .

[@johnacord5664]

I got a good deal on a mountain bike about a week ago. I stepped out of my trailer one morning and casually looked across the street and saw something leaned up against a junk car that was left in that vacant lot. I just had to wander over to see what it was. It was a vintage GT Timberline mountain bike. The chain looked like a piece of 1/4 in rebar. I walked it over here and started to work. New shift and brake cables and some WD40 on the chain and cassette later, and I got a bike worth at least 1K. It rides good. The material I put into it cost me about $40. I know the feeling of coming onto a good deal.

[@lisapirkkala9247]

Thank you, Luke. I love your videos. This adventure reminds me of the Pacific northwest, with the conifers and ferns, and the view from the cliff. Your videos are always informative, and also it's as though we are hanging out with you. Very peaceful and relaxing. Looking forward to the next adventure. Also, thanks for sharing your photography with us. Stay safe!

[@indycharlie]

Screaming tent deal . Hat looks good on you ! Stay safe out there ... Gubs

[@MattEdwards1]

Fabulous video with amazing footage... There's something about the American landscape that's so ancient and soulful.

[@6milhunter]

I liked the photography and the music section between the camp talk. It was a nice break between. It adds to your signature.

[@mudsslinger]

man oh man you found one heck of a deal there Luke , have a great time in Colorado , waiting to see the video's

[@Steakslim]

that tent is a downright steal, great job, looks awesome.

[@AmandaPandah]

I’m Swedish (Fjällräven is Swedish) and I have to tell you, DAMN what a steal you made! That’s a premium tent right there! Would cost you several hundred new! Jealous!

[@sirforsa]

Hey, fellow swede =) I just tracked this tent down to an old Naturkompaniet product page, and they sold it for $440 back then (2012-2014 somewhere around there). Luke got himself a sweet deal, that's for sure!

[@EricTheSwede]

Is this the Swedish check-in station? *wave* A total steal for that tent, used to be $400+ back in the day like Sir Forsa said.

[@lindatisue733]

Absolutely. Saw a seven year old one for sale on Blocket for 3,000 SEK. It sold in about a day.

[@hansakermann]

I just found it in a Danish webstore (sold out): €401,90 ~ $473 - so yeah you got very lucky 😀

[@reddeadswede98]

snubben gillar skandinaviska produkter kan man säga

[@marjiecleveland]

That Fjallraven tent has to be the deal of the century! Wow!

[@wayne_yong_]

From Colorado here! Can't wait to have you come visit. It's coolin' off for sure & feels great, especially at night. Enjoy & safe travels brother.

[@shaungillingham4689]

Great trip & great vid, I'm glad you got lucky with that tent, how you manage without a good cup of tea is always a source of great amazement! Well done Luke!

[@db.mc2]

Thank you Luke 👊 stay safe, be well my friend 👍 Strength and Honor 🇺🇲

[@pootinplays]

The videography on this video is.... *Chef's kiss*

[@LiveByItHD]

While stationed in KeyWest, Navy Avionics Tech with VAQ-33 several of us went to a DRMO auction in Marathon Key. My friend bid on an entry for cigarettes. When we went to collect it turned out to be a 43 foot cigarette speed boat with triple 620 motors. Wow, we did not have a vehicle to tow it. We borrowed a truck to bring it to KeyWest. It had a 800 gallon fuel tank and we all chipped in $100 for gas. It took several hours to. get it started. We idled out of Boca Chica MWR marina headed for Sand Key about 8-10 miles south of KeyWest. With 500 dollars in the tank it was just over half full. We got outside of the channel and started to accelerate toward Sand Key. All I can say is what a rush. We were flying and loving it. We tied to a roaring buoy for a couple hours of snorkeling then headed back. We used most of the gas we bought on that short trip. He decided he could not afford that boat and sold it for $30K. We got our gas money back. This was back in 1986 or 87. Great memories. I can imagine how you felt getting gold in your tent, I looks like a great tent. The tag shown was Sweden right.

[@taylor23au]

wow $500 back than could u imagine to fill it now itll be like $3000 probly more

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video. Yes Sir Luke you got a great deal on the tent.

[@GH3_Posh]

I'm not going to lie, the second the music started playing in the photo section, I was instantly transported into the Fallout 76 Game that my wife is obsessed with... Rather interestingly, its set in your neck of the woods. Love your work and watching from the UK

[@double0newb]

I've had that same hat for 5+ years, and it is freaking awesome; I use it 10 months of the year.

[@dennischeslock7782]

Hay Luke, The best deal I ever got was my Front Runner flip pop tent. I had it in all types of weather and had NO problems with it.😆😀😁😆😀😁👍👍👍. Dennis from Delaware

[@michellesnare9313]

Your pictures are nothing short of amazing. Such a good eye!

[@Mtlk77]

My best deal recently was a Lodge Outdoorsman Grill, small $140 cast iron charcoal grill, for $20 at an estate sale. Little rusty but cleaned up pretty well

[@mikeknoll1130]

Good score on the tent glad you ended up with it.

[@davidearthling5123]

If anyone deserves such a windfall, it certainly is you. Glad that the tent turned out to be such a great deal. Looking forward to your adventures in the new van. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@jimmer1047]

You make our day too Luke. That panoramic view was really something. My buddy got a great deal on a color TV in Oakland CA. 40 years ago. Ended up being a concrete block. Should have opened the box before buying! Lolol

[@Spushed]

My best deal for camping was a Griswold cast iron skillet (they asked $130 and we bargained them down to $68) my wife and I found at an antique shop. Markings on the skillet places the manufacture time in the early 1940s. It’s a thin, very smooth and WELL seasoned skillet. I don’t know how but even laying it on a bed of coals our spencer cut steaks will NOT burn! It’s perfect for that medium rare searing and we take it on every camping trip we do!

[@Fingerhut101]

Can't wait see your next adventure.. The Fjallraven tent..My guess more testing in colder conditions and snow...God bless...Always stay True!!

[@susantompkins8810]

Very cool intro to that tent...looks like you got a sweet score on that, but Damn Luke the camera rez! Gorgeous filming!

[@riverjordan2637]

What a score Luke , kudos to you

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Watching you make your coffee in the dark reminds me of many a deer camps with my dads baby brother who is a great Vietnam vet… great memories

[@IaMCdN1]

Luke, been watching you for a couple years, didn’t comment much, but had say this episode and all of your videos are excellent. God bless to you and family.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Score brother.😁👏👏👏🤘👊 Looks like you scored on your location aswell. Great looking spot.

[@tomecin]

One of my favourite episodes Luke. Well done.

[@salsanacho]

Considering everything you unpacked was brand new, you definitely got a steal. Talk about a lucky ebay search.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

That's a fantastic buy for $75. Even if you have to weather seal it.

[@jennyhackworth2929]

Nice score Luke!! I love all of your down t earth honesty! Keep it up and someday soon I can see you past a million subscribers 👍❤️

[@goodtimegwyn]

The best deal I ever had was really great. I was camping in my 5 m bell tent. I have carrots, a wood burning stove, a teal light chandelier- really glamping but the one day we went to the beach. And we zipped up our tent. And a kid went into our tent and lit our firelight which we used to light candles. He set fire to the tent and burned it down. Completely. Luckily he ran out and didn’t get killed. But a fb group did a crowdfund and relaxed evening. £600 and I’ve don’t know how much that is in dollars probably about £900. But wonderful how kind people can be.

[@jonhbaker1511]

BOUGHT mine about 8 or 9 yrs ago in Croatia. Set it up but didn't actually sleep in it...very good matiral and.. super fast set up. I paid $240 euro"s. I've used it several times since. No issues at all.so far.

[@NiceGrej]

Funny story. In fact, Fjällräven made two tents, the one you bought but also a tent that is very similar to it, just a little smaller. I've heard it's supposed to be some of the most windproof tents ever made. But why did Fjällräven remove them from that range after a very short time? I do not know, but congratulations on your really good deal.

[@digital4282]

I appreciate the words of wisdom, I have a lot of phobias and fears and I have been slowly working through facing them all. I appreciate the reinforcement that I am not alone in facing them. Thanks!

[@MrLangDog]

I feel you!! I have a height phobia and extreme claustrophobia as well. I have gotten wayyyy better tackling them bit by bit.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Thanks Luke Sir

[@timmorgan766]

i am ready to go with you guys! via youtube!!! can't wait. looking forward to what we are going to do when you guys leave home. see ya on the next one!!! have a blessed safe trip!!! tim from florida

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

Wow looks like you got a great deal! I like that tent. Stunning views as well!

[@mardelrick4534]

Love your photo’s you are blessed to be able to do this! It makes other people happy!

[@one2869]

I got that lucky one time as well. I purchased a large 12x16 tent based solely on a pic of the bag it was in. It was, dare I say, the famous Walmart brand, Ozark Trail. That part didn't really matter to me at the time as I was planning on using it once for a big family outing. Paid $50.00 for the tent that actually sold for much more. Turns out the guy I brought it from was just getting rid of a bunch of things left by his father who had passed. Like yours, the tent was brand new and never been out of the bag. Now, although it was a crap brand tent designed to look like a house, it was an amazing deal at that price. But, that's not where I lucked out on my purchase. While there, the guy asked me if I was looking for any other camping type stuff. He proceeded to show me 2 WWII military cots, an old military stove similar to a Coleman stove, a WWII military one man canvas tent amongst a ton of other things! Needless to say, I spent another 100 dollars. I bought both cots, the stove, the old tent, and basically everything else he had there of his father's that had to do with the outdoors. My wife and I still use those cots, the stove still works, I've used the military tent at least a dozen times and they are all still in great shape! That was 10 years ago this week actually! Oh, and that really large crap brand tent? It's still in great shape and gets used at least once a year. Anyway, let me add to that subscriber total because my wife and I absolutely love your channel and don't know why we haven't subscribed before. Thanks for another great video!

[@scep8551]

No big scores for me. Thank you for sharing the pictures set to music and your adventure. Blessings and safety to you and your family.

[@mhpupacios]

You did luck out in the tent 👏👏 love the story of burning the stinking bag then and there . I am the same - do it and move on !

[@dmtnw4480]

Hour + and 469 likes NO dislikes this is a great spot to camp; you got a really great deal on that tent; thank you for sharing this wonderful camping trip 👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@richardshoat8711]

Thank you.

[@stephenpak6622]

Having to literally give away my expensive MT Bike after becoming handicapped.....this 'great find' and how much joy it brought you brought some solace, thank you buddy.... (atleast 'my lost' brought joy to another outdoor 'hiker/cyclist')

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Yes its a beautiful view and its part of our world ,created for our awesome enjoyment…and thats why we are its stewards

[@karennadeau8251]

Hugs, I'm camping in FL on the gulf tonight... rained all day, but beautiful moon. Love your videos. Watching u camp while I camp.

[@midwestiowashooter]

We need a gear storage video. Where are you keeping all of these tents, bags, etc?

[@Casualty35]

there is a video about that

[@bonbongifted]

Great content, equipment, sense of humor, food & the hat is awesome. Cheers.

[@midlifetravelers6151]

Sometimes, it also involves marrying the right music to the video, and in that, I think you excel as well.

[@em6577]

Really enjoyed this episode... so peaceful. Nothing beats your own company, creating and working with wood. I make 1/12 scale furniture... it can take days or weeks to make a piece , but as you say, it's not just about the end result.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This video provides a great dose of honest enthusiasm coupled with fine still and video nature images!

[@Kreedogger]

All out of stock of course but Its looking like that this (or something similar from Fjallraven) was going for well over 500 new. Nice find Luke! Love this channel and especially love it for videos like this one!

[@Mart687]

I found that tent before on a site and it was 336 euro's but discontinued some years ago.

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

Yellow squash mixed with onions and cheese….oh my, so delicious! Of course cheese makes everything better! ✌🏼❤️

[@KirstenBayes]

You clearly got a good deal there! Love camping this time of year. I almost always buy at end of season, got a super nice Arc'teryx jacket for not much last year: can't afford that stuff usually, but has served really well.

[@michaeltillman886]

Dude, you got a really great deal with that tent. You'll have that tent a very long time. May God bless you!

[@elizabethjanik510]

What a Beautiful View from the top of that stone cliff. It almost reminds me of the View from the Mountain Reservation pulloffs that we can look at the Valley from. Awesome.

[@roberttozser1975]

Looking forward to the camper van unveiling..👍✌

[@galbraith2]

Congrats! Sweet deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArielleViking]

Great tent, such an awesome find. 💯❤👍

[@juliedavis3799]

Great find! Sure makes for a great adventure.

[@heathereusden3029]

Very nice low key video. Beautiful photography and absolutely stunning cliff top view. Great score on the tent!! Looking forward to your van trip with Susie. Be well:)

[@alvindsv]

That was an awesome buy! Even if it had been used a few times it would have been a good buy to have all the components there sight unseen, but to get an unused quality tent at that price was a steal!!!

[@angel19642001]

Can't wait to see that trip to Colorado ty for sharing this adventure

[@theamazingfreak]

G'day Luke. Thanks for another great video. You asked us to tell you about a great buy, I purchased a chainsaw that was an Aldi special. It was originally sold at $AU 249.95, then later reduced to $AU 199, then $149, then $119, finally $AU 89.95. That's when I thought, great deal, buy now. However, when I got to the checkout the price that scanned at the register was $49.95. THAT was a great deal. Thanks again, keep those awesome video's coming.

[@gabijones2445]

Congratulations on the steal. Thanks for the video. You and Suzi stay well and have fun on your trip.

[@garycoloradosprings3947]

Welcome to Colorado. Looking forward to your Colorado video and hopefully you show the van.

[@jan6293]

Nice find on the tent Luke! Beautiful forest 🌲⛺️🌲🌲Thanks 👍

[@cindyhammond5573]

Your creative side- now we have the added dimension that Susie loves.

[@joannearduin7801]

Great purchase, you really did luck out. Have a safe trip to Colorado and enjoy.

[@TheJlbrown]

Wow! You got a deal on that tent! Were both new? Thanks for sharing!

[@Jax4umalta]

Looks like an awesome tent!!! What a nice little get away. I am really going to have to think what my best deal ever was.

[@azclaimjumper]

I noticed one of your guyout lines was tied around a tree. Every guyout line I've ever set up has been staked into ground. I'm going to have to remember & rethink my guyout lines from here on out. I'm eagerly looking forward to "Susie's Van" video. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada.

[@ciarangale4738]

Comes down to what youve got available- think what do the guy ropes actually do? does it matter which direction they are pulled?

[@lindawoods6841]

You got a awesome deal on that tent.. thank you for sharing.