Winter Hot Tent Camping | OneTigis Rock Fortress | Danchel Folding Wood Stove

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[@redsorgum]

Wow, Esme, you trained your human really well. You had him chopping all that wood, setting up the tent and the bed, you got it made. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I like the tent. Looks like the stove will have no problem keeping you warm.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - She never changes - watches my every move to check if the beds ready 😄

[@jeffreydonaldson9757]

Nice. You know everything is good when it passes Esme's sniff test. Stay safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You got that right Jeffrey! 😄

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

Good job rolling up that chimney 👍😁

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks, normally it a pain in the behind! 👍

[@RobMillerATV]

Looks like a great tent. Awesome adventure. I love you dog. Such a sweet heart.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You are so kind Rob!! 👍

[@helenryan8775]

Hi Michael and Esme,great to see you both enjoying the outdoors as usual,great video.happy St Patrick's Day from Southern Ireland.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much Helen. I bet the spring in Southern Ireland is so green right now! 🇮🇪

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Yes again I 👏 your camping trip with esme. Your tent is very nice covering 👌 with the big winds. I find hard working on camping was always made eseyer with air pump,saw,. Your knowledge of talkng as you explore your site keeps me right with you 😉. Best of luck with your jeeping about your wonderful country side 😀 arth.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Arthur - Hope you are enjoying the spring! 👍

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Yes weather is fine 🙂 in south eastern mich,a little above normal temperatures. Getting ready for fishing 🎣 for purch,walise,selvre bass.. Being outdoors keeps me happy and alive at 75. Best for ,jeeping about. Arth

[@kitbenson8078]

In this video, Esme's ambling gait puts me in mind of Hattie Jacques in the role of Carry on Matron!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Lol - that’s an old reference that I totally get 😆

[@scdave100]

We always look forward to new camping videos, especially with Esme!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks my friend! 👍

[@jacqueline7118]

Very nice set up! Esme loves when the bed is set up! lol I don't blame her, comfort is sooo nice. lol Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It’s her happy place 😊

[@henryboucharf439]

Thank you for sharing your videos I do enjoy watching them did Jeep looks good

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Glad you like them Henry!

[@davidgintz652]

Hello Michael and esme. How’s everyone doing? Thankyou for another awesome great video sir. We all love watching you videos. Your our all time favorite you tube channel to watch. Seriously sir. You all take care and be safe please give esme and Simon some treats.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Our pleasure! ♥️ Thanks David and family!

[@ruthejimenez]

Fabulous video as always. Very relaxing. With Esme in command we know you are well protected. Be well both of you.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it Ruth!

[@iainandellysssadventures3178]

Great indepth video. I love that shelter. I have the onetigris conifer which is great and use a wood stove too. Though I use a fishing cot and sleeping bag usually. Some lovely gadgets there. Thanks again.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much!! The Rock Fortress is a very tough tent!! I normally run a small cot also and makes camping in the snow a little nicer 😄

[@geremypelleran8487]

Easiest way is to stake the door one on each side of door then put the middle pole in and stretch the tent out and stake

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Great top Geremy! 👍

[@cameracoughlin]

this is the first video ive seen from your channel. i really enjoyed the pacing and helpful tips along the way. looking forward to future videos!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome, thank you!

[@OregonMikeH]

Thanks Michael, so good to tag along with you again. See you again soon. ... Mike.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Any time Mike! Hope things are going well! 👍

[@OregonMikeH]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I'm Fair, My Beloved Australian Cattle Dog Kody's heart is maxed out. He's on Heart Medication but I'm seeing the finest chapter in my life thus far draw to the final page. Every Day, each moment always so precious with this once in a lifetime very special #1 Companion. Documented by Oregon State Police as having saved my life after severe injuries from a water falls accident.

[@Jax4umalta]

Looked like a lovely weekend. Not to cold, not to hot the weather here is getting pretty nice pretty quick. Our snow is almost gone. We had a few day here of really nice weather. I have 4 more weekends of tax season then I’m gonna do some yard camping to tryout some new gear. With gas. Prices the way they are not sure how many away trips there will be but I’m good with yard camping at least I have a great back yard. Cheers my friend.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yes - Spring has sprung!!! I still have to complete my tax return too!! In the UK and Europe we don't do tax returns.....Just Canada and the US 😫 My cost of a camping trip has doubled with the gas prices and it sucks. KZbin income has not doubled to compensate....😐 Hope the new gear works out!! 👍

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Another great video 👍👍🏕

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@stevenking5314]

I still like the six wheeler and the side-by-side better lol thank you for your videos sincerely yours Steve king West Virginia USA

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - I kinda miss the Argo even though it was not that practical - but was fun to drive 😄

[@littlebull8881]

Hi Mike' Ez lovely and relaxing video so thanks for that. Unbeknownst to you' you've actually convinced me to spend! My little lecci DeWalt arrived yesterday and it's first port of call is some of the smaller upright Leyland cypresses! wish me luck, some would say I'm mad to take a 12 inch bar to a Leyland 🙃 I reckon I can double the bar capability. Best wishes David

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome!! Let me know how it works out!! Its actually a very capable saw! 👍

[@gladysmhayward7777]

My dear Esme, come next contract negotiation... be sure to ask for your own dressing room with pet friendly accommodations. We know who the real star is...lol Michael does publish very interesting videos with GORGEOUS scenery!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha Gladys!! Don't give her ideas! 😄

[@aar5pj]

If you are going to split wood on your knees then I suggest that you place a log in front of your knees for protection from that ax.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats kinda overkill as the point of splitting on your knees is to avoid a leg strike. But you do you. Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@williamirelan9332]

I'm a bit of a simpleton instead of calculating the sides of the triangle I just took onetigris at their word that the base of the rock fortress was 12.4 ft and made my stake cord 6.2 ft with some extra in case I wanted to adjust the length.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Great idea!! You can always just the length to fine tune the pitch you are aiming for 👍

[@David_Avidmind]

Awesome to see a nice length camping video again. You are right to worry about the wolves safety with Esme around, don't let her harrass the wildlife.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks David! I don't think Esme would harass the wolves - it would be Esme meal time for them 😬😄

[@David_Avidmind]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors No, she'd kick their butt.

[@colleendelahaye2273]

Looks like an enjoyable trip and good to see you and Esme out and about 🐶! I agree about the mummy bags, any thoughts on sleeping quilts vs sleeping bags (3 season)? Planning a six month thru hike and am looking at versatility, weight savings and of course comfort! Love the videos and looking forward to your next adventure!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Colleen - I'd recommend a quilt if you are looking for light weight and packability. Go for something pretty wide you can wrap around on cold mornings. I really like the Enlightened Equipment gear enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-stock/. I'd go with the 950, 0f bag, regular wide. Not cheap at $400 but it will last a long time and it feels like a cloud hugging you all night. It also has mat straps to keep quilt and mat together if you move around. Hope that helps! 👍

[@colleendelahaye2273]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Lovely thanks, I appreciate the advice. I am sure sleeping on clouds will be appreciated as the weeks and months go on! 🥾🏕👏👏👏😊

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@colleendelahaye2273 Yup - I'd also look at the Klymit Lux Insulated mat - Its heavier than the alternatives but its BIG and comfortable. A good nights sleep is worth the extra 1lb weight 😄

[@colleendelahaye2273]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Indeed! 😊

[@johninalaska9563]

Hello Micheal and Esme, like the tent, the cot is a little too expensive for my taste, I'll stick to my heavy folding cot. You like your sausages like I do, burnt somewhat. I don't care for that folding stack. It's kind of weird seeing the Jeep instead of the Can Am. Guess it's something I will have to get use to. All in all, a good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey John - This comment got filtered for some reason 😑 Yea - that cot is crazy expensive but......camping gear is my only real vice 😆 I miss the Can Am too but here we are. Winter will bring some changes you might like 😉

[@traceypotts9425]

The damper part needs to be one up from there my friend so you don't burn yourself when adjusting the temp too close to the heat😢

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

This is a single rolled chimney (8ft) - there is no "up" from where the damper is 👍

[@bruce2927]

Nice video chap.👍♨️⛺

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Bruce! 👍

[@ianmurray4081]

Awesome video per usual. I love how you tag 🏷 kit of interest. I am quite sure that my grade 10 Maths teacher👹🤡👺 is looking up and smiling 😊 from Hell at your practical application of mathematics. Always enjoy your your outings. Cheers 🍻, take care and stay frosty ☃️ 🌲🇨🇦🏕🇬🇧🌲☃️

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - Who knew maths could be useful 😆 lol

[@RatdogDRB]

And, there's Michael using his thinker-thunker at every turn on this adventure! Nice pro-tip for the stake/line spacing tool, good idea on cutting up high and then chunking the bottom in bits. And, a brilliant tip on rolling the stack at an angle and then straight. I'd love to see something on the longer leg Helinox cot. I haven't been able to find it online yet. Am I just blind and stupid ? Would a small bit of bungee between the guy lines and the stake help to keep things more taught? Great outing, always a pleasure to see your camping trips... especially when you have your trusty four-legged helpers afoot too.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I'm always thinking of the better mouse trap 😄 I appears that Helinox now sell the Cot One only and you have to buy the COT LEG EXTENSIONS (12pc) 😐 Spendy 💵 - but its amazing gear!

[@RatdogDRB]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Would love to see the difference in height between the two.

[@l214laus]

Your piece of string layout plan would be especially useful for you and Esme when setting up in dire weather, I should think? Bedtime for me when I’m starting to see this video. Just seen the princess whinge about no bed for her as yet. Priorities please, she thinks.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed - It just makes the setup so much quicker, with only minor adjustments 👍 haha She got her bed in the end 😄🐶

[@kcwyattcraig]

Did I just see within the first 5 minutes, that I'd actually need Trigonometry...FOR CAMPING?!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Who knew teacher were right?! 😳

[@stephanelachance6195]

Beautiful video Michael !! That awesome daylight was just what i needed on this rainy and gloomy sunday morning. Was there anymore power left in the chainsaw battery after cutting that tree? Take care and see you on the next one !!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Stéphane - It was a very bright and lovely day! The battery was a 4ah and it cut all the wood with one battery and still had some left over. I was actually impressed it cut enough wood for 2 days 👍

[@michaelclay6074]

Like the tent, I am thinking of getting one for hunting in the porcupine would two two Cabelas standard cots fit in it with a one tigress roar stove. Thanks Mick

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Mick - You should be able to fit them in as long as they are the short legged type. The issue with a tipi is the sloping walls 👍

[@michaelclay6074]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors They are about the same height as the helionox long leg cot

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@michaelclay6074 They you will be fine 👍

[@betsygodwin8938]

Can you do a first burn of any stove inside of a tent? Or is it just this type of stove? I thought the first burn gave off some toxic gases?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Generally if it's stainless or titanium they don't contain many oils like steels stoves especially if painted. You can burn them "in" inside a tent but just keep it well ventilated. It may leave some residual smell initially but will soon be replaced with the typical wood burning smell 👍

[@edmatheson7327]

Great Video, as usual and very informative. I think you have helped me make my decision on the OneTigris. I also couldn't help notice the Canadian flag, RAF badge on a flectarn pattern coat. You have Nato well represented. Is the RAF badge from your time in?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Ed - Its a great tent for the money and very strong. Yes I served in the RAF as a younger man and I'm also proud to be a Canadian resident 👍

[@joe7004]

😎👀👌👍👋✌🏻

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Joe 👍

[@richardknowlton9945]

Another good video. I like the tip regarding tent setup hack. Question: Will the Rock Fortress allow you to set up your Teton Sports XXL cot inside without hitting the walls? Thanks for your assistance.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Richard - Yes, I think it would but you would be close to the middle of the tent and the pole. The placement of the stove might be a challenge! 🧐 I'll maybe setup the tent and test it for you if I find time this week! 👍

[@richardknowlton9945]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Hi Michael. Thanks for the reply. No need to test it out though, the fact that I would be much closer to the center pole is a deal breaker for me. If you don’t mind me asking, what tent do you use with your XXL cot, or do you just use it as a tent cot?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Richard - I use the cot mainly with the cot tent BUT it also works great with the Cabela’s Outback Lodge 6-Person Tent - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYXVlWp_mtp-os0 👍

[@MichealBacon]

I have a cot that's virtually identical by FE Active - I paid $69.99cad. Right now they're $99cad. I've owned all of these, including the Teton (THE most comfortable cot on the planet) You have to be on glue to pay $500cad for a cot...does your cot come with the Hope Diamond?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - the pricing is a little crazy but that was the best cot at the time with that style of leg. The Helinox also has a 5 year warranty and I can get parts after that if needed. For fit, finish and longevity - I'd wager the Helinox is a better cot 😉

[@MichealBacon]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors You probably skipped over the part where I said it's virtually identical. The leg style is EXACTLY the same as mine, same color too. And BOTH have aluminum frame. And I can buy 5 of my cots for the cost of one Helinox. Don't misunderstand me, Helionox makes a good products, but not FIVE times better than the FE Active cot. I have the Helinox folding lite chair. I bought it years ago, still going strong, and so are both my Fe Active cots for under a hundy each. I really enjoy your videos btw.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@MichealBacon I totally understand your point of view and I do mix in cheaper gear. I'd better not mention my Nemo Stargaze chair 😬😄 LOL. TETON is one of my favourite manufacturers and they make great value equipment. If I was looking for another cot I'd pickup the FE to try it on your recommendation 👍 Happy New Year 🎈

[@jakesmith6709]

What's the length of the cord for the tent thank you.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Because every tent, even from the same manufacturer is slightly different, I'd just measure your own to be sure 👍

[@kleinboysoutdoors5666]

How do you like the electric chainsaw?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

For warm weather - its hard to beat. -20c and below its going to be gas 😄

[@christopher480]

cool vid.....you title is a bit off tho....thats a tipi not a tent.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Interesting - Whats the difference between a tent and a tipi?

[@mmmoorr883]

Trigonometry? Im just camping.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - math is everywhere 😄

[@stuartdurning4236]

Mate ,big 4X4 not wild camping at its best really

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Stuart! 👍