The Ultimate Free Camping - Bondo State Forest - Snowy Mountains - Kosciuszko - Wee Jasper

[@dolosdenada771]

What a great chill out weekend. And, as always, leaving camp cleaner than you found it. Respect.

[@shaddonaghue]

Thank you so much , glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@antonminos1737]

Can't beat the peace and tranquillity of the Aussie bush, thanks, great vlog

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, such a nice spot there 👍👍

[@gilesy7169]

Another great location for a relaxing weekend 👍

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

What a beautiful spot to chill out for the weekend. Nice little creek and plenty of fire wood, that all you need. Thanks for sharing Shad

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@unproadventures4142]

What a spot that was mate Nice creek running plenty of wood with it all to yourselves It doesn’t get much better & the shower scene topped it off 🤙

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate , appreciate the support. I put that scene in for you mate 😂😂

[@tonyf7997]

Mate, I only found your channel a month ag0 - the more i look at your rig the more I see all the well thought of little bits and pieces with practicality. Love the type of camping youre doing with natasha and we hope to be looking at an Ultimate later this year so we can start our journey! Stay safe!

[@shaddonaghue]

sorry for the late reply this comment was in my held for review folder, thanks for watching and we are glad your enjoying the content. you'll love the ultimate when you get it such a great camper that you can pretty much take anywhere as you've seen. we have had a few 4wds over the years so we know exactly what we want in a car now. welcome aboard and thanks again for tuning in. 🤠👍

[@stephenhawkins1616]

Emu flat creek nice spot

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah its a good spot hey 👍👍🤠

[@simpleinstinct]

1:34 That's a good idea for dust removal. I already have a Dewalt electric chain saw, I should pick up a small blower that could share a battery. Great video by the way.

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah it works great, good for blowing dust off the car as well , thanks for watching

[@kainebarker4185]

Looked like a great weekend away. No dramas getting out of camp this time which I’m sure helped;) Thanks for another video Shad, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks for watching mate, yeah good too get an easy weekend done and glad you enjoyed it . 👍👍

[@peterguertler3357]

Another great video Shad I like the way you keep it nice and simple, I have ordered the Snow Peak fire pit you use because it looks like a good piece of kit, not cheap but looks like it will out do my life. Still no rod it that creek LOL. Blessed with no rain but then again don't mind the rain as long as your not packing up in it. Keep them coming mate and one day we might see you on the track.

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, you will love the fire pit mate , great bit of kit and it will definitely last. I could see some little trout in that stream so there would definitely be some decent one around i reckon. Definitely come say gday if you see me round 👍👍.

[@kimbullock475]

Great video Shad… I enjoyed that… 👍👍👍

[@shaddonaghue]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍🤠

[@TheWandererAUS]

Magic little spot mate! Can't wait to get down that way over the next few months... some cool crisp morning I'm sure! Perfect camping weather! Nice work mate, Rob 👍

[@shaddonaghue]

Thank you so much , the mornings have been a bit crisp lately. Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@brentmcd12]

interesting setup! very scenic location ! lots of food cookups !

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks for watching mate , really appreciate the support 👍👍cheers shad

[@CMReid]

You found a nice and peaceful spot there mate. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels 👍🏼

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah it was great, so relaxing. Thanks for watching again I really appreciate the support Cheers shad 👍

[@mattcrick2156]

Nice one Shad and Tash, what a top spot, might check it out before it gets too cold

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah mate , get out there. Lots of spots in that area. I’m keen to head back as well . I wanted to stay but Natasha dragged me home kicking and screaming, apparently i need to work or something 😂😂😂

[@westralianoffroad]

Good stuff mate.

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks heaps mate 👍👍🤠

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Great clip as always Shad. Cheers Steve

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it. Thanks for tuning in while you out and about 👍👍🤠

[@thehakkaexperiment]

Mate, looks like your dust remover has a cheeky sense of humour....nice one Tash.

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah she got me good 😂😂

[@ARCHIES_79_LC]

Enjoyed the video shad. Glad it didn’t rain on you. Pretty funny when Natasha dusted you out! Haha.

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate , yeah she got me good 😂😂😂🤦‍♂️, it was good to have a weekend no rain . Appreciate the support mate 👍👍

[@ruggedaustralia7136]

Enjoyed your footage looks like a nice spot any wild animals about

[@shaddonaghue]

A few horses around at night but couldn’t get a glimpse of them could only hear them. Thanks for watching

[@steveelliott7893]

Nice quiet spot there mate. Great inspiration to get out there after my daughter gets her casting taken off.

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah it was a top spot , hopefully the cast will come off soon 👍👍. Thanks for the support really appreciate it . Cheers shad

[@nextleveladventuresau]

Awesome video as always mate

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate

[@mountainconstructions]

Awesome video Shad

[@shaddonaghue]

Cheers mate 👍👍🤠

[@benmoore8911]

Such a good setup!👍🏻

[@shaddonaghue]

Thank you, we are pretty happy with it now. Thanks for watching

[@benmoore8911]

@@shaddonaghue just sold our Drifta DOT6 camper trailer. Love your Ultimate camper and of course appreciate your Drifta gear!!

[@shaddonaghue]

@@benmoore8911 what are you getting next ? Yeah been a few years honing in our set up but the drifta gear definitely helps and is top quality

[@benmoore8911]

@@shaddonaghue not sure. Love the look of your camper, love your videos as well.

[@shaddonaghue]

@@benmoore8911 thanks mate, really appreciate it 👍👍🤠

[@resetadventures]

Cracking video mate. What a relaxing spot

[@shaddonaghue]

Cheers mate, thanks heaps hey 🤠👍👍

[@braydenclark5828]

Another good ep mate looked like a nice pieceful spot

[@shaddonaghue]

Was a cracker mate, thanks for watching 👍👍

[@stefanlauster4877]

This helps in ISO, great video man cheered me up

[@shaddonaghue]

Cheers legend, glad you tuned in again

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Bloody nice one mate, lovely little spot indeed, good find 👍👍 I like those chicken things, might have to grab some next time we’re at woolies Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks for the support mate , yeah we been trying different stuff in the camp oven Its been fun although a fee disasters but we just have a laugh, yeah that spot was a cracker 👍👍

[@4WheelingInNSW]

@@shaddonaghue I loved the “oh well, we’ll eat the potatoes separately” 🤣 absolute gold mate ... but it all ends up in your stomach anyway so 🤷🏻‍♂️ My camp oven would be my most favourite bit of gear I reckon, love it. And that solar panel mate, cranking out some good amps so thanks again buddy 👍👍👍

[@shaddonaghue]

@@4WheelingInNSW yeah that’s awesome mate, glad its working out good for you. And definitely couldn’t camp without the camp oven

[@4WheelingInNSW]

@@shaddonaghue 😉👍

[@happyguy61]

That’s a great spot mate! I’ve added it to my ‘to visit’ list👍 Top vid too

[@shaddonaghue]

Thank you so much for watching

[@happyguy61]

@@shaddonaghue no worries mate I’m enjoying your content very much! Lots of great destination ideas👍

[@Phil_McAvity]

Looked awesome mate 👍

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, really appreciate your support 🤠👍👍

[@chrisrumble5605]

Hey Shad, rippa little spot by the looks, classic shower scene 😂😂 We just done a similar trip Sunday and Monday at McIntyre hut not far from there, had the whole joint to ourselves, amazing what a couple of nights in the bush can do for ya hey?

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate , yeah Mcintyre is on my list as well , so good to be out in the bush hey. Thanks for watching again 👍👍🤠

[@AmandaandAustinC]

Event Name Bondo State Forest: Partial Road Closure Notice - Nottingham Road Start Date 5 Dec 2023 Description Due to the structural damage of a log bridge over Oaks Creek, Nottingham Road will remain closed between Brindabella Road and Ridge Road until further notice. Road closure signs will be in place for the affected section of road and traffic will be detoured via Nottingham Road, Ridge Road and Brindabella Road.

[@shaddonaghue]

Is it still closed ?

[@AmandaandAustinC]

I assume so as I just saw the notice on the state forests website when having a look at Bondo. @@shaddonaghue

[@asd67lkj]

The best part of camping has to be the sound of the birdlife early in the morning,,,,

[@shaddonaghue]

It was so good, and they just kept going all day , so peaceful. Thanks for watching

[@Vinceventuring]

My gosh that is a cool camper. A palace compared to the iKamper 😂 another awesome vid Shad, we always expect the worst of the weather when we camp too. It’s been relentless this past year.

[@shaddonaghue]

Haha yeah, its the ikamper for old people 😂😂😂. Yeah we actually got a weekend away with no rain 👍👍👍. First time since lockdown

[@Vinceventuring]

@@shaddonaghue it’s even better when the sun comes out when you’re certain it’ll rain. You start to think you’re cursed hahaha. So glad you got a sunny one in👌

[@shaddonaghue]

@@Vinceventuring thanks guys, really appreciate the support 👍👍

[@Vinceventuring]

@@shaddonaghue you deserve it! Your videos are great!

[@sjb7339]

What a place you could have been the last of the human species in that setting keep the video coming please

[@shaddonaghue]

Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@johnbeazley1902]

Enjoy you camping trips the wife and I are going to do some of them as well.just wondering were did you get the taps from for the jerry cans cheers in advanced

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, i got them from Bcf , although they are white in colour now.

[@jamesh7395]

Looks like a great spot - very chill. Thanks for the vid, and enjoyed the scenery and the tunes, as always :) How many hours from Sydney?

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it . It’s about 4 hours to wee jasper but we were probably about 5 to where we camped , 👍👍🤠.

[@davidr7236]

This will be great, was in Bondo just Sunday Monday, gave a fella a scare when he came up a steep bit of Broken Cart to find my van parked up clearing branches off the track.. he asked if it was 2wd.. 🤣 Edit: cracked up when the missus covered you in dust, glad you left that in the edit :) great audio on this one! We had lunch at the same spot though you've gone much further in for your little nook.

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah mate, so good down there. Thanks for clearing the track too, so many people just want to drive around everything 👍👍

[@scottroygbiv]

Another cracking vid pal. Although, those of us watching would prefer a shower screen be used on camera next time hahah. Classic.

[@shaddonaghue]

Thanks mate, lucky for the jerry can hey 👍😂😂.

[@lynnelivingstone825]

Love the look of your chairs and little table with the wood on top. One Drifta chair... the other Helinox??? Little table just a stool with wooden board thrown on top?

[@shaddonaghue]

Yeah it is, i still prefer the helinox while Natasha loves the drifta recliner. And yes the table is a cheap stool with a chop board i made on top. I have another video coming out talking about all the gear we use . Stay tuned 😂😂. Thanks for watching

[@lynnelivingstone825]

@Shad Donaghue also another question (I love getting ideas from other campers in how they do different things), I had kind of given up on the cast iron pan thing because of not only weight, but because it is such a dirty thing to store. Just wondering how and where you store yours? In the Ulti or in the car?

[@shaddonaghue]

@@lynnelivingstone825 just store it on top of my toolbag in drawer, but yes i know what you mean but i just keep coming back to cast iron for fire cooking. I am going to look for a canvas bag for it though as I would prefer it in the camper. I did keep it in the box it came in for ages until it deteriorated

[@lynnelivingstone825]

@Shad Donaghue yeah I like the bag idea. Any idea roughly how wide yours is at all? It looks a good size to go with the Snow Peak (which we have)?

[@shaddonaghue]

@@lynnelivingstone825 30cm from campfire Australia 👍👍

[@richardleejye2719]

Was waiting for u to introduce the Ultimate Trailer

[@shaddonaghue]

I have a full detailed video on it if you are interested in it.

[@richardleejye2719]

@shaddonaghue Great looking fwd 👍

[@whitey321]

Hey Shad enjoying your videos,what brand of radius arms are you using thinking of getting some for my cruiser,what lift do you have. Cheers Tim

[@shaddonaghue]

Hi mate In the front i have superior hyperflex radius arms and psr 2 inch flexy coils, extended brake lines and relocated abs lines, running a superior 2.0 remote res 5 inch shock. Sway bar still connected

[@whitey321]

Cheers mate might look at the superior ones I just need to fix caster she is a bit twitchy on the HW

[@shaddonaghue]

@@whitey321 i bought the 3 inch ones and it fixed the castor , i have a slight wobble at 80 now but might just be my tyres, they are pretty ordinary

[@utilisemedia]

Hey Shad you’ve got me thinking about camp chairs and how much room they take up. Did you consider the Mountain Designs version or do you think the Helinox is the way to go? Cheers Todd

[@shaddonaghue]

I just went the helinox because I don’t think the mountain design ones were out then or I hadn’t come across them . They do take up very little room

[@iantooke3549]

is that the snow peak fire pit ? are u happy it?

[@shaddonaghue]

Yes it is the snow peak fire pit , yeah its great but we have changed the grill mesh though. But we use that thing everywhere even at home now 👍👍🤠

[@OffroadTouringLife]

It is a fantastic area! Is that campsite closed in winter?

[@shaddonaghue]

I don’t think so , because its just in the forest and the track in isn’t seasonal. But I’m not 💯 percent on that

[@davidr7236]

Hey Off-road & shad, that area isn't closed as it's North of Dubbo flat camp, they close the park gate there June to October

[@shaddonaghue]

@@davidr7236 ok awesome, be a nice spot for a winter camp ⛺️ 🥶

[@northerntrucker72]

What were the temperatures like?

[@shaddonaghue]

They were actually fairly mild , we had about a low of 6 degrees celcius, and some nice days in the early 20s

[@northerntrucker72]

I'm trying to convince my wife to head to the Snowy Mtns during autumn or winter. Difficult...we live in sunny QLD

[@northerntrucker72]

We're heading south at the start of May. Was planning for Newnes, but this morning i saw your video of the free camp at Sofala on the Turon. It looked like a great spot

[@shaddonaghue]

@@northerntrucker72 so we spent Easter at paddys river dam in bago state forest and had a few mornings negative 2.5 , it was chilly but really nice days

[@shaddonaghue]

@@northerntrucker72 yeah there are some good spots around sofala and hillend. Bring some warm clothes and a good sleeping bag and you’ll be fine