UTV Camping with the Can Am Defender and Two Dogs

[@skirrsq]

Missed your trips but can understand your not wanting to go without the pups will be looking out for future trips from the great state of New Hampshire 🏂🏂

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Were should be back to full schedule soon! I loved New Hampshire when I visited there! You have some great camping there my friend! 👍🇺🇸

[@josephorr5175]

TY Michael, excellent video as always. I like the Whitetails scurrying off at 5:54 in the video as you crunch through the growth.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got it! I've seen lots of deer this year and they look very healthy. Its always great to see some wildlife 👍

[@nancydempsey359]

Yikes the bugs! Great video and nice to see you back! 😀

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey, thanks Nancy! Hope all is well with you! 👍

[@nancydempsey359]

The Emporium Outdoors all good thanks! 😀

[@coraga1726]

Mudzilla tires would help a lot in that mud.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup! They would! But they would suck on anything else - lol 👍 - The big horns are a good all round tire. If anything I would like to go bigger but the same!

[@coraga1726]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Sounds like a good idea, i'd love to see how that Cam Am handles mud with bigger tires.

[@geroldknoebel2402]

Nice video, oh, yes. I also needed the winch on the Arctic Cat. Mud, almost above the rear wheels. My feet were already wet and at home there was a pile of dirt in the yard. A real mess. No matter what the weather, I always have a tarp over the hammock. I hate it when rain surprises me in my sleep. In the hammock I put a tarp, because of wind and so on. Always fits. I am only 66 and not as sensitive as you, you drive a Super Rollator with a roof and I drive one without. Best regards from Frankfurt and take good care of yourselves.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The number one thing I get first is the winch! It a must for remote riding especially alone! I normally put up the tarp but pulled to one side so I can watch the stars - this time I was sure of no rain 😄 I was wrong! LOL - Best wished from Canada! 🇨🇦🇩🇪

[@helenryan8775]

Hi Michael, and esme and Simon, a great video as your usual. Thank God that we here in Ireland don't have those big flies, they look like they would eat u alive. God bless.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Helen - I wouldn't wish those buggers on my worst enemy! LOL Hope your enjoying the summer! 😉

[@outside-atlast9113]

My father and brother are both named Mike or Michael. Thanks 4 the video's and take care.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats cool! 😄

[@herbertefox6000]

Hi there you three "Musketeers" Awesome video Michael, absolutely loved it, nothing wrong with this video 👌 Thanks you guys, and as always - it was a pleasure watching and take care 👍👌✌🔥⛺🐶🐾

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Our pleasure Herbert! 🐶🐶

[@tfcooks]

Simon says "lets keep exploring". I like Simon's spirit.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL - He's very independent! The honey badger of small dogs 😁

[@Jax4umalta]

Good to see a video from you my friend. The bugs have been horrendous this year everywhere. Because of the virus I’ve been doing mostly yard camping but I did venture to do a little beach camping last weekend. In a couple of weeks I’m going to venture up to Lake superior hopefully things will have calm down by then. It does make for a miserable day. Cheers MICHAEL

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Jacqueline - The bugs & the *global issue* forced me to take a break from TY - It was kinds nice in some ways - But I missed chatting to you all 😊 - Hope the trip goes well and you get some fishing in! 👍 Best wishes Michael, Esme & Simon!

[@OutdoorAbenteuer]

Great Can Am, seems to be full of fun ❤️🌳❤️

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks! We had a great time!

[@OutdoorAbenteuer]

The Emporium Outdoors ❤️ best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪❤️

[@charliepress6629]

Simon is looking great! Thanks for sharing...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Our pleasure!

[@David-Daithi]

I cant believe the wet and buggy weather. You need a tiny bit of the smoke from the forest fires here in the Northwest. clear the bugs right up :-) Thanks for the amazing scenery!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup - That would work. We can see the smoke now all the way into Canada! Hope it all works out down there! 🙏

[@jacqueline7118]

Nothing like being snuggled up with two furry friends in a hammock! Esme looked so comfy! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It was a fun night 😄 Something memories are made of! 👍

[@angelaabbs8337]

These are all learning curves.... Cheers!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@TheMissbehaven1]

I know it is awesome but frustrating at times doing these videos, but I'm learning a lot from your expeditious. Love watching. Simon I love Esme but simon is such an adventurous free sprit. ..love the adventures. Thank you!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much! 😊 - I really appreciate the feedback as it helps me to keep the videos coming! Makes it all worthwhile 🙏

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Thanks for the reply it means so much to me! Pray all are safe and well! I work in a nursing home. I think I've told you before? ....as I restricted my social, like shopping, etc. I go to work and back making only the as needed for gas ,etc...your videos are a way for me to stay sain. ..can't speak for everyone else but please don't stop. Thank you!

[@benterwellen]

I have missed all of you, hopefully to see more of you soon......

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Ben - We should be back to make more regular content very soon! 👍

[@neildbarker]

Thanks for the update! Wow those bugs do look pretty bad out there - I can't say I'll ever complain about the bugs here in the Ottawa Valley again, haha. Looks like a great time and glad to see Simon make the jump across the water. ;) Thanks for sharing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I find the further North you go in Canada the worse the bugs! LOL - Simon is so funny, you can watch his mind work sometimes! He like a little teddy bear! 😄

[@marksjunction69]

I have decided to get the 2021 Defender Limited. Your videos have certainly played an important part in making my decision over the past few months. Hopefully see you out on the trail in Alberta!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Congratulations on the future purchase! I know how much work it is to decide sometimes! 😄 Maybe we will cross trails one day 😉

[@TheRiley8]

Nice to see Simon out!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks TheRiley8!

[@kevinelton3466]

nice video thank you stay safe

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Bugs 🐛 are Bugs 🐛 everywhere .nice u care about the 🐕 s . Keep safe 🙏

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yes they are 😄 🦟

[@stephanelachance6195]

Hi Michael !! Glad to see you back on trail with your loyal friends. Simon should get a gold medal for jumping that HUGE creek ! Esme jumping the utv door was so funny ! Now you need to keep the windows up, not to prevent things from getting in but to prevent things from getting out!! So the P5 or the argo might have been better in that particular situation and probably alot worst in many other situations. It's a never ending dilema for the off and on road rider. Take care, hope to see you soon !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup - I loved that I got Simons epic leap too! 😄 Too cute! Esme is just a rebel! And she knows I hate her going in bog water! 😖 But she knows I have to take her swimming after, that's her plan all along I'm sure! 😈 - Yup no perfect machine, that's something I've learnt. The Can Am is great but its heavy! When loaded with me and the dogs inside I'm pushing 2200-2300lb - I'm sure! Hope you and the family are doing well! Best wishes Michael, Esme and Simon! 🐶🐶

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Great to see you back on our screens Michael. Those flies are awful mate, I don’t blame you for not wanting to stay out with the dogs. Nice hammock camp we got to see at the end there and the rain sounded ace! Thanks for the shoutout not shoutout at the end 😂 (jk) cheers Michael, Ant 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hope you are doing well too Ant! Its been tough for the outdoor channels this year! For many reasons! There has been so much rain, more than I remember even back in England! LOL. Hope you and the family are doing well! 😉

[@stankatsura1235]

Thanks Michael. Good to see you guys. Please don't concern us as viewers; man those flies (deer flies) looked menacing...you want to enjoy yourselves. ...spotted the deer.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Stan! The bug season will pass soon! 👍 I was nice to see the deer - Very healthy looking female! 🦌

[@giovannimai2717]

Welcome back Michael !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks my friend! 👍

[@The_Arby]

Cool video as always Michael :-) Glad we don't have these big flies in UK, lol...Roll on the winter and snow :-) Hope your all good mate :-)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Russ! Very true, just the midges! 😄 - I'm looking forward to Autumn when the cooler evenings get rid of all the bugs but the days are still warm 😊

[@450rhino1]

Stay safe. The flies will be gone in a month. Then we can enjoy more video's.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed! I'll be a happy camper then 😉

[@NBK3524]

Horse flies have done a number on me this summer

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup - They can do some serious damage if they get infected! Little blighters! 😖

[@angelaabbs8337]

Hahahaha Simon is walkin the rest of the way.....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha He has a mind of his own! 🐶

[@mudbugdave796]

Esme just figures if you can get out and walk through the muck that she can too 😂

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - She just like the mud as its normally followed by a swim to clean her up! 😄

[@Maritimer]

Hey Buddy ! good to see ya posting a video, and great to see the pups ! Man I Laughed when Esme jumped out of the SXS and went right into the water lol Dogs... I see you have the Big Horn 2.0 tires on your SXS, those are a decent tire for coming on the machine stock but the 1.0's are better... Heavier, more rugged, last longer and less punctures. Saying all of that, the Defender... and all SXS for that matter are obviously much heavier than an ATV... yet many ppl run tires on their SXS that were designed for ATV's.... I know you drive pretty gingerly, and are easy on your gear (like myself) but maybe a tire upgrade could help ya in that swampy stuff. I know the Carnivores are a good all around tire for SXS. I also like the Blackwater Evo's. You can sometimes run actual truck tires like BFG All Terrains, or Mud Terrains, but they are a harder compound and will run rougher. Whoops I wrote a short story haha Thanks for sharing !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Maritimer! Thanks for the comment - I've been keeping up on your vids too - Love the basket upgrade for Wendell! Totally spot on for the tires! The Big Horn 1.0 are better IMHO but the 2.0 are fine for what I'm doing. I don't want to get mud tires as 90% of my driving is on reasonable terrain and some gravel. For a SxS a good 7ply tire is recommended but most manufactures cheap out on 3 ply to save money 😖 - If I was in very muddy country I'd just sling on the tracks 😁 - Take care! Michael

[@mr.waynes7555]

i missed the 3 of you, but i do understand the covid situation as well as the insects you have up there, we probably have them somewhere in Nevada, but most of my time is spent out in the desert, so my problem is not so much bugs as it is snakes, but not too bad, just have to keep your eyes open. glad to see you out n' about! take care!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Mr Waynes! I'm looking forward to the fall with the colder nights and sunny days! I actually like the desert but I'm not sure about camping there! I'd certainly be in my camp cot and up off the ground 😄 - Best wishes! 👍

[@buletpoint]

Afraid you need an Argo :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I know right! LOL

[@todds4273]

Have you never tried a thermacell to get rid of bugs from the immediate area when camping?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I have and they do work - but only in the right conditions. Calm weather etc! I should use mine more 👍

[@davidgintz652]

Hello Michael, esme,Simon. How is everyone doing? Its great seeing yall again. I been waiting on a new awesome video from yall. Thankyou Michael. Yall take care and be safe sir. And a flame thrower should take care of the horse flies LOL! Geez that's a lot of horse flies.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks David! Flamethrower you say.....🤔 🔥+🦟=☠️ - I like it! LOL

[@jeffreydonaldson8266]

Glad to see you 3 back . I have the Atlas type suspension. I alos have the Warbonnet cinch buckles with the cord on them. Really easier and simpler than my atlas straps. I also have the cinch buckles from superior gear in Mn. Basically supposed to be easier to loosen in cold waether. The Warbonnet buclles are my favorite of the 3 so far. Now I just have to wait for my new Dream Hammock. It is suppoed to be here on July 17 th , 2020. according to the USPS tracking Numbers. 7-8 weeks in the making. I was testing the suspensions with an old Clarks Outdoors hammock.Sent it too the Hospice Hammock recycling center . AKA: The Dumpster. Hope to see more videos soon Mike.. Thos Flying bugs were just doing a peaceful protest on your vehicle. Might need more pepper spray even for them. Ha Ha. Stay Safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Jeffrey - I've never used the Atlas type and I think the lack of adjustability would drive me insane! Ohhh new gear!! Let me know how the Dream Hammock works out!! What model did you go for? I do like the Slacker suspension but I also have the whoopie slings and the Beetle Buckles from Dutchware. They all work well but the slacker is set and forget, plus I don't need to use tree straps! 😉

[@jeffreydonaldson8266]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I Ordered the Raven by Dream Hammock. Double layers. WoodlandCamo bottom layer with Orange interior and burnt orange top cover and a bug net. It is symetrical . I can lay left or right lay and no specifice head or foot end. I ordered orange for top cover. just incase I would ever need view a a signaling device in case of emrergencies. Once tarp out of the way. Also to help if I'm out during Pa hunting seasons . .Aircraft could see it better for me or I would use it for some one else if they needed help. i customized it. I also had a gear loops added to each end.. you can also get the Ready to ship (RTS) hammocks. The Sparrow hammock comes in a 12 ft version now. i belive you have to customize the Sparrow to symetrical.

[@nathanbuck929]

Thanks for the info about the bugs! Is there a resource I could use to time a trip that would avoid severe bug conditions? Something that might predict problems based on rain fall and time of year? I would be planning a trip coming up from southern PA for a trip with my son on ATVs with tent camping.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Nathan - There is no clear times that I know of but May to September are typical bug months. However, this years has been a VERY dry spring as the snowfall was minimal, this normally indicates that the mosquito population will be small as they have less wet areas to breed in. If the temperature drops in the evenings to below freezing or close to it - that will normally tell you the bugs will not survive the night but you can still have nice warm day time temperatures. It also depends on what part of Canada. I'd maybe call the local tourism office in the area you plan to ride or a local camp ground and ask about the mosquito situation. Hope that helps 👍

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

.....missing the Argo yet? 😂 Man I can’t believe how wet it’s been this year, time to buy a boat.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL - It was a bad year to sell the Argo 😄 It would have been perfect for this stuff! Ahh well! Yup this has got to be one of the wettest years I've been in Canada! Hope you still getting out!

[@Maritimer]

Send some of that rain out east ! haha Been really dry here..

[@arthurhorvath2076]

In Michigan orv 4x4,snowmobile trials have been keep up nicely. But old login trials, trials to cabins needs to be keep up by o Users D n r. Rolls need by followed.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the info!

[@daleb8136]

I'm looking at getting into UTV Camping, I've been researching different UTV's, do you have any thoughts on the Can-Am Defender 6x6?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Dale - I almost bought the 6x6 as the bed is large enough to build a 6ft camper on! Soooo close but I considered the overall length might be a problem in the trails. Also, I got a good deal on the HD10 with the Cab. I guess it depends on your terrain if the 6x6 will work for you but it would be near the top of my shopping list!

[@bobarnall3913]

It was great to see you out and about again. Have you tried a Themacell for repelling the bugs. Works well for me. I don't know about deer and horse flies. Thanks for another entertaining video.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Bob - I have tried the Thermacell and they do work as long as the air is relatively still. It a great tip! Thanks!

[@sgbradley]

Wow that's a lot of Black flies, but like I always say "Better you than me" my Canadian English Cousin lol. I saw that shirt weeks ago from my cousin in Australia but I'm more surprised that they have your size of XXXL and not my XXL listed.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahahaha - Maybe you can ask your cousin if he has some new glasses for you too! 😆 XXXL indeed! LOL

[@sgbradley]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Haha and they do sell glasses "Tactical".

[@angelaabbs8337]

He drives away and i scream wait for me!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL 🐶

[@OregonMikeH]

Thank You Michael, thought I'd stop in & check up on you you know :) Thanks for the Video Pal! Righteously Nastiest Bugs I've seen, no thank you,l Blessings Pal, ... M.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Mike! Yup those bugs were not great - lol. Hope everything is going well and you and Kody 🐶 are keeping safe! 👍

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Hello from Ohio! Do you think you could at some point provide an emergency survival list in the event something would happen that relocation would be the only option. Food sources, such as pre made, how to use water resources, etc... take care, love the babies and give them a kiss..... Catherine

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

That's a great idea! - Sure thing! 👍

[@jasontaylor9871]

Maybe it's time for a lift and bigger tires for the Can Am

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I'm very tempted with a small lift and some bigger tires 😁

[@tfcooks]

Hi Guy's good to see you. Are those deer flies? They're the worst. I've be bitten by those thru a denim coat with a flannel skirt underneath. I'm surprised they didn't dent your 4X4 trying to get to you. Nasty little bugs.

[@Glenfilthie1]

I've only ever seen them that bad up at Ft. Mac. Is there any consensus on what the best bug dope is? For that I would bathe in Deep Woods OFF or anything with DEET in it...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

They are indeed deer or horse fly, depends on where you live 😄 I haven't found anything that works for these guys but for mosquitoes I used Jungle Juice with zero DEET. It spells like a cocktail 🍸 but it works really well!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Ive been unto the NWT and that is a whole new world of bugs! Its pretty bad there at times of the year! 😖

[@mudbugdave796]

Put a glue trap on the roof of the Can Am and in a few minutes you’d have enough horse flies on it to air lift you anywhere you’d like to go 😳

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Genius! 🤯

[@RatdogDRB]

Hey! He's alive and kickin' ! Good to see you're out and about... with the kids in tow. I haven't been camping once this year (yet). And, ended up missing out on a fishing trip with family, due to the instability of schedule shoved upon us by the imbeciles who think they're gods to be bowed to. So, I have sharp knives and well conditioned leather goods to show for it. LOL Good outing... bring your shotgun and blast all those bugs.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I hear you - Its been a strange year with everything going on! I'm just writing this year off as an anomaly!! Hopefully Autumn will be the time to get out and use some of you finely honed and oiled gear! 😉