Tent and Tarp Camping in Heavy Rain - braving the west coast of New Zealand

[@seawench555]

Hi Cathy, and the kitchen sink, love it, im a cold weather baby too, cant stand being sweaty, hugs for Indi xx

[@papajeff5486]

Autumn camping is my favorite, here in the east Tennessee mountains, briskly cool evenings and nights, warm days, no bugs, fewer visitors. Thank you for sharing, with video, your tent equipment test adventure. Nice to see what it’s like in the New Zealand wilderness…from an old veteran, retired in the US, foothills of the east Tennessee, Smoky Mountain National Park. P.S. Used to live on the south eastern coast of Texas. When bugs got bad, when I found out that I should expect them, I carried a couple of spray cans of insect killer. I sprayed a bigger area than my camp site. It works.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Another great video Cathy! I liked your explanation of using a tarp as a ground cloth versus a ground sheet and how the two work differently. That was good info for less experienced campers. Always appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@Easyminicraft-eg2xf]

Wow very interesting I really enjoye ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AgnetaK-r3m]

Hello from the other side...like Adele sings . Greetings from Sweden.

[@jeanninepoirier4241]

Another lovely and relaxing video. Kudos to you on all those healthy meals on every trip. Looking forward to see Indi on the next trip.🥰

[@pawoutdoors9290]

Thx. Nice to see green. It’s winter here in the northern Rockies. Loads of snow at least it’s warm 2c today.

[@shariwuebben7280]

No bugs! Another big plus of winter camping! Here in tge Midwestern USA, the running joke is the mosquito is the (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois....insert midwest state of choice) state bird

[@christinamauritzon3448]

Nice video and test of gear! I can fully understand your opinion of sandflies. We don't have them here in Sweden but we have lots of mosquitoes and gnats instead. Take care. 🫶

[@lisalamb2375]

What another great video. You live in such a beautiful country. In the USA we have some irrating pests, the worst for me is mosquitoes. If you kill one, about 1,000 come for the memorial and stay. Ha Ha. Looking forward to your next video and I hope Indie is able to go with you.

[@janepriestley4011]

I know what you mean about the freshness,when I used to camp in Scotland I used to love sitting by the loch with the wind blowing in my face and listening to the water lapping on the rocks ah heaven👌

[@stevenrussi5973]

great silent montage there--very effective--letting the picture tell the story

[@adventureot]

Oh good. I’m glad you enjoyed that. On that trip I was tired and in the mood for more soaking in of the environment and less chit chat, so I translated that emotion into the editing of the video.

[@k.a.h5115]

Hi, there.I really enjoy your camping adventures with your beautiful Fur baby.But this one does not have her in it with you . When you get home you're a nice big hug for me🤗🤗🤗. Stay dry, be safe. Take care and God bless. Enjoy your beautiful day of camping 🏕❤❤❤❤ Lots of love Kim.❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@AdventureswithJeffandMeeka]

Good evening. Thank you for sharing another relaxing camp. Have fun and stay safe.

[@dubemccready7438]

Oh my goodness real NZ rain. How I have missed that type of weather while living in Qld Australia, it is a beautiful part of the world. The heat here is quite extreme and the humidity is intrusive. Enjoy your video's young lady and such gorgeous surrounds you choose to camp in, cheers travel safely.

[@joycechantrill8617]

Don’t understand why everyone is not out camping! Such a glorious country, so many variations, sites, geography and quiet. Still loving your videos. Will you ever do a family camp?

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

The west coast is very wet. Thanks for the great watch.Have a happy weekend 😊

[@adventureot]

Thanks so much. You too!

[@jonmcleary4192]

Nice one!!

[@SueMckay-xd8sm]

Lovely video . Thank you for doing them they are so nice to watch. Enjoy seeing your food looks great .😊

[@suetocker1914]

Jeez Cathy those sandflies are bigger than aeroplanes 😮, a nice relaxing vlog (well for me anyway) thank you , which was well needed after an awful shift last night, being a Paramedic around this time of year is a tough one at times!! so will be heading to the bush on my next days off for the outdoor therapy to reset the noggin Please give Indie a fond pat and I hope she has a big treat lined up for Christmas ❤❤

[@MisterTee2010]

Love you too !

[@adventureot]

☺️

[@shintapaterson2364]

Thanks!

[@adventureot]

My pleasure Shinta. Thank you so much for your support 🥰

[@TheLivermore321]

this was great love love the sound of the rain gonna have to put this one on again when am out to go sleep 😂😂😂😂

[@bootkonker666]

Isn't it hilarious how the most tranquil and beautiful places in Nz (fiordland & Catlins & West coast) are inundated with sandflies 😂 Still worth every minute 😊

[@kennethstratton969]

For the sand flies have you looked at the thermacell, it's rechargeable and you add the pad and hopefully no sand flies.

[@shintapaterson2364]

Great video Cathy. Polycro tent footprint, very light weight and bomb proof, I use it all the time, my tent does have its own footprint but it is around 110 to 150gr compare to 20gr ish, I am so stingy when it comes to weight 😂, can't wait for your next video with Indi, have a nice weekend.

[@adventureot]

Oh nice, thanks, I’ll look into that. 😊

[@LouiseTrudel]

Awesome camp. I’m back into the hospital for my double ammonia . I’m glad to see you’re camp. Miss indi. Love the set up.

[@LouiseTrudel]

Love Louise Canada. Are winter here has arrived with 30cm of snow and -10 degree

[@sonyavincent7450]

Pneumonia?

[@suetocker1914]

Lol you've gotta watch that double ammonia, hard on the nostrils 😅, stay warm and I hope you get better soon Louise xx

[@sidnzrael2433]

At 15:51... you could at least have prepped your hair before/for camera... ok, sorry a bad joke for all those who have limited humour intolerances... Subb'ed & love your adventures in the rain.

[@adventureot]

🥴 haha yip that’s my wild morning hair. Now you know why I insist on wearing a cap even when it’s not sunny or even when it’s 9pm or 7am 😎 no way I’m carrying a hairbrush!

[@nursenigel]

It certainly is a bit wet over here, sandflys don't seem to come near me anymore, must be too old and cranky for them....

[@bobbiguile9210]

Can't you get one of those gadgets to put on to stop them, like AB camping has. At least you can stay outside and enjoy nature. 😊

[@adventureot]

Yes the old thermacell. I have a Flextail tiny repel with thermacell repellent discs so it should do the same job. Wait for it….. I left it at home 😭

[@gaetanoamato5377]

You are gorgeous love your camping

[@bleucosmo]

I could hear that glass of wine beckoning all the way from Alaska. 🍷Maybe the sandflies were just looking for sand and the color of your leggings fooled them, just sayin'

[@adventureot]

Haha yes the draw was strong. It was a lively drop of wine.

[@markperry222]

A nice fun camp out in the wet. Thanks for sharing. I have a couple of questions. Which X-mid tent are you using? I assume the X-mid 1. You use different tarps, what size is the one in this video? I like seeing tarp set ups, but knowing the size of the tarp you use would help me see potential of different sizes.

[@JenniferA886]

Great vid +1 sub…

[@paulwhittle6728]

A "Soggy Bottom", will always make camping a more miserable experience ! Always avoid a "Soggy Bottom", a good quality groundsheet is the ultimate foundation to happiness and dry underwear too.

[@pasneyavlog790]

is that a mosquitos flying around?

[@pasneyavlog790]

oh I see its sandflies.

[@jamesh1641]

You do you. However you are. But your weight loss is great!