A ThunderStorm Approaches and I'm Forced to Set Up a Quick Tarp Shelter

[@deanhockenberry9268]

I love the sound and feel of a good thunderstorm. To me it’s evidence of the power of nature on display.

[@gregsalerno1434]

Nothing like it ??

[@jantefft2442]

Ditto I totally agree with you. T Storms are so awesome!⛈🌧

[@terrieyeakley82]

@@jantefft2442 I love to listen to the rain . I listen to a channel of rain and thunder at night. It calms me of the days events and helps me to fall asleep. Nothing like it .

[@kerridavis86]

I love it too. I play a storms on KZbin for sleeping and when I have panic attacks it definitely helps.

[@clinton65565]

@@terrieyeakley82 me to

[@chrisbyars4422]

Luke, you raise a very important point at 19:25; privacy. Of course you do not want to give your location away. If you did, imagine how many people would flock there, crawling through Lone Wolf Mountain. It would look like a Woodstock concert. Your adventures should be enjoyed the way you intended them to be enjoyed: on screen. That, or go out and make your own adventures. We hardly need more encouragement of that sort, as you do a great job of providing it. Thanks, Luke. Awesome video as always!

[@dching68]

With all the rainy adventures you do, I would love to see a video of how you dry everything.

[@cuz129]

I used to throw newspapers as a young kid, back when that was a thing, and one time a great northern owl was sitting on top of a telephone pole. It was gigantic and awesome. I just stopped and looked at him for several minutes. It was way early, like 6 AM and there were no cellphones back then. So I just registered the photo in my mind. And 55 years later it's still as clear as crystal in my mind. One of the coolest life moments ever.

[@winternight6689]

Come to Italy Luke! My wife and I would be more than happy to show you and Susan around! Davide

[@jeanettanorton5646]

Oh wow 🤯 oh wow 😳. Great video ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊. Thanks for your hard work and time 💪😊👍👍👍👍👍. Hello from Indiana USA and this 62 year old lady.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joeyjennings9548]

i come for the storms stories info education sense of humor & much much more.

[@sahhull]

Luke. Not only is the vehicles steering wheel on the right side. Its also on the correct side of the vehicle. Cheers from the UK

[@teresaakins1408]

😮good evening Luke stay safe out there .i don't no how you do it

[@johnacord5664]

Yesterday, I did my first bike adventure for the season. That gave me a chance to try out my brand new iPhone 14. I took a few pictures of things that seem interesting. Who needs a Go Pro. The pictures seem of good quality. I gave up my car 10 years ago. My drivers license almost two years ago. I do not miss either one. I am trying to decide which I like best. Biking or Hiking. I restored three bicycles last Summer. The same principles used in RVing can be applied to cycling. I hope we do not have the fires we have had for the past years. I will always enjoy your videos.

[@Rablikesblue]

Great stories and wonderful videos. Thank you.

[@jacquelinehunt7794]

I love heavy rain and thunder so really enjoyed this video.

[@mariamaldonado3275]

The rain sounds great. Where, I live we got some beautiful rain. It was a blessing because small creatures and plants need rain. I get to see the world with your journey. Thank you so much.

[@Chrissy-Stormgal]

I absolutely LOVE Storms!!!! I get bumbed out though when you have to end the video or videos during a good storm though 😔 But I understand why 😊😊

[@stephaniesmith7317]

That is a nice BIG tarp! Lots of room, lots of versatility.

[@Love2Wander]

Love the solo adventures. The desert at night is amazing. Stay safe my friend and keep exploring

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

The owl in my oak is enormous, once saw his wing span when I startled him on my patio table looking for food and I SWEAR it had to be 5 feet or better. His hoot is deep and very loud. His mate is also near by, they hoot to each other for hours.

[@carolwelcome2882]

Thank you Luke. Glad y'all are back. A happy every day belated Mother's day to Susie.

[@freezinweasle1]

Glad to see that you and Susie are home safe. Beautiful thunderstorm. Loved the Dogwood petals falling. I heard the 3 snorts! My first vehicle I owned was a 67 Dodge right hand drive mailtruck that I started turning into a camper but went into the service and those plans faded. Perhaps one day I will attempt it. While I am glad to see that you guys are back here in NC, I respect your privacy and you should never have to worry about people intruding on it. Stay off the radar and keep on posting videos for us. I will be in Uwharrie for a short truck tent camping trip with the kids and grandkids in a few weeks. I love the mountains of NC. Stay safe and God bless. ps, on the church bulletin this morning, with the topic of Mothers day, the preacher had printed Strength and Honor. Happy Mothers Day to Susie.

[@mawmawvee]

It would never occur to me to just go up to someone's house because I watch their videos. That's weird and you can never tell if some nut case might try to hurt you, or your family.

[@lindasmith2935]

Thanks for the adventures and so glad to hear you are taking location precautions. I too would be worried for you and Susie's safety. You never know! Looking forward to your new adventures. 🌲🏕

[@DustinRea]

I drive an old Jeep and your off the back tarp configuration has inspired me to do something similar off my rig. I'm thinking of incorporating tarp connection points on a custom roof basket that's got an integrated kayak nest and some provisions for a shovel and some traction boards.

[@davidleach7072]

Your channel makes me drink a lot of coffee. I work outside every day and you’ve given me ideas on how I can drink coffee at work easier. Really enjoy your content, I vicariously camp by watching seems relaxing. Too many parasitic starving bugs to camp here in mid Georgia. I’m a new sub and I’ll be watching ! Coffee stove purchase coming soon 8

[@RatdogDRB]

Best out-music yet. Short and simple.

[@russillwhite4277]

Luke/ owl staring contest made you're day? You are one very cool guy in my book!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Anoraks. I have never owned one for(probably) the same reason. I hope the folks in your area appreciate the local talented tailor. Cudos (whatever those are) to the viewer who sent the idea. No idea LWM was so far away. I was a mail man USPS for twenty years and driving the right side vehicle was never a problem. I got used to it the first day.

[@melaniehefner948]

Love all your information on camping gear. Have you ever shown how you clean and repack your equipment?

[@Meater76]

It's an awesome experience to see an owl. They are amazing creatures. One of my favorites. Turkeys are cool too but nothing beats an owl.

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Glad you had a safe and adventurous trip! Looking forward to watching both videos! Although I have to admit watching your videos make me homesick for the mountains of WNC, really miss them in spite of being in sunny Florida.

[@suezaple4950]

I love the sound of a good thunderstorm, and love that tarp going to go over and watch the tent by naturhike video you have up sounds strange . enjoyed this raining adventure Luke as always

[@scotthenderson1762]

Japan is awesome. I've had the opportunity to travel there twice and it is amazing, especially if you can get outside of the big cities and explore towns and villages that tourists don't necessarily travel to. Had hoped to take my kids there before I turned 50, but we decided on an Iceland/England/Ireland trip before the pandemic, that and changes in our family have thus far prevented me from taking them. But definitely want to get back. I think you and Suzie would really like Iceland too.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you Luke for the video.

[@66fj45lv]

I have a great home for Bento and live close by so you could visit anytime. Have a herd of land cruisers and can always use 1 more. Let me know. Thanks, Ken

[@JB50713]

Oh wow! Nice owl capture.

[@ninabenson2827]

That really is beautiful country.

[@iduswelton9567]

Im a life long lover of lightning storms the stronger the better - I've seen lightning turn a 150 foot tall pine tree into a burnt out match stick while i and some friends were up in my states mountains hunting - fantastic scene

[@1LeggedAdventures]

Japan is great. I was stationed in Okinawa for 2 years. I absolutely loved the island and the mainland. the people are amazing, the sites are phenomenal, and the culture is 2nd to none. if you make this your decision you will not be disappointed.

[@cuz129]

Such great filmography. It's artful, and I know an incredible amount of work. But thanks for producing such exceptional content. And for feeling like that friend we all have that's just better than us at everything. You are that guy, and its cool. We are not jealous, just kind of in awe.

[@markperry222]

Gotta love the moody music with the end credits. Looking forward to the review of the Mongar vestibule.

[@gigi3242]

Lone Wolf is beautiful in the Spring. Take care, be well

[@LarryTaint-qn8pd]

I've camped in the rain under a tarp for 2 weeks and the pitter pat of rain for days can almost drive you insane. All you do is sit and think. So, we had 2 cases of beer apiece on ice to make madness go away. Along with other party favors. It turned out to be more fun than first expected. Being outside, away from work and the irritations of modern life, it really recharges your battery. Some of my best thinking was done under a tarp in a long rainstorm.

[@packyrat]

I would love the right side drive, i was a mailman for 29 years, so i am very used to driving on that side.

[@beverlyvogel2201]

I always look forward to your videos. Especially with the rain. Glad you and Susie had good time on your trip.

[@anninwhack1998]

We have a lot of the beautiful Barred owls where I live in PA. Last summer there was a group of juveniles that was playing and dive bombing around my screen porch for a few weeks. I didn’t get good shots w my camera phone but did get some sounds of them calling each other all evening long. Owls are magnificent creatures!!

[@21degrees]

I would use it for day use only - not overnight. I do not consider it to be a 4 season tent. But I do like it based on size and would put a chair on the inside, and it should be easy to clean with no floor.

[@Cassie4486]

I agree about the bird sounds. Animals are the first to 'announce' bad weather or even a predator nearby. Woods are noisy, you are fine. But when it gets dead quiet, pay attention to your surroundings, whether it's the sky or the area surrounding you.

[@mrlodwick]

Yes indeed even in the UK they know!

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Gewitter ist voll Schön da kann man voll gut Schlafen

[@UrbanGrrl69]

That is a party sized tarp! I am with Suzy on the Toyota.

[@redsorgum]

Good morning, everyone 😘✌️

[@lindawoody8501]

Funny thing, I live in the Mohave Desert in Arizona and yes, it is raining right now which is unusual but very appreciated (fills Lake Mead and the Colorado River and the Aquifer). So nice you got the owl sighting and photo! Yes, seeing the owl would be something to make one's day. Your videos are such fun to watch and learn from and just enjoy!

[@cherylleewilson6625]

You are so blessed Luke. Love your videos as I watch and enjoy the outdoors through your experiences when I cannot get out there. Never been to North Carolina but have been to The Great Smokey Mountains in Tennesee. Such beautiful area of the US. I live in Washington State. You and your wife must come up here to the amazing rainforests. Camp in Olympic National Park. Van camping in our national forests. Welcome to my paradise and favorite place in the universe. Try our coffee up here. Cheers to you.

[@Appalachianlockdown]

Glad yall are home,lone wolf Mt. Looks like where I live in ky. Love it.stay safe and take care of Susie.

[@discojelly]

Awesome journey for ya'll out west! Both there and in YOUR neck of the woods are two place I wanna photograph!

[@Harry-Giles]

Nice kick back and relax video.

[@mrx3966]

Glad to see your back safe

[@j.b.5230]

Whilst hard decisions about Bento need to be made, I am sure Suzie will understand as you dive away, why you made the hard choice you did ;-)

[@hokudadog7637]

Japan: Soto owns a campsite with specialty gear! You should check it out. Also, there are numerous “re-sell” stores, that have primo camping gear….Don’t laugh, but I think the store name is “Hard-off”. Yes. Used books are “Book-Off”. Good stuff!

[@kevincorgel3384]

Good to have you back my friend

[@whitelily9699]

Love love love your videos. My niece is in Japan with her husband, he is stationed there and now he is in Alaska for a month so my niece is alone in Japen on base, but doing well

[@NikkiEvernight]

I should go to sleep because I have work tomorrow (today) but... Luke is out playing in storms again, so of course Im gonna watch! Love the cinematography in your videos 🖤 Do you never worry about lightning hitting a tree near you? Id like to not worry about that.

[@DCL26]

Good Luke! Can't wait to see your adventure video in Utah with Suzie. Glad you let some know about the Map Location and your settings. Some ppl always want to think they know it all 😂

[@doru4690]

Hi Luke, if Susie likes Bento as much as you do, instead of selling it, maybe you can consider the option to convert it to the left side driving system. Absolutely love this episode!! Strength & Honor!

[@micheleaday3902]

You Are Amazing And Suzie. And I Say You Keep The Vehicle She doesnt Like And Let Her Keep The One Your driving swap And Enjoy the drive camp😊

[@cuz129]

A small family company, with a very small line of products, makes a very similar rain jacket, with a zipper, for a very affordable price. Their trekking poles are amazing as well! Montem is the company.

[@brnrecluse2946]

Great video, Luke. Strength and honor @

[@jerdog333]

Nice work with that jacket! You should be a product designer! I can't tell you how many products I can point out that are missing one or two little things that could put them over the top! You pout that stuff out all the time. Some company should snatch you up if that didn't already happen. haha.

[@robertthompsonii6657]

Luke some of these scene shots are getting so damn good. Please make us your first short movie! I’m imaging something like a Stephen King creepy short story! Absolutely loved this episode!! Strength & Honor!

[@Tinytraveler]

I'm putting this on watch later! Love your stuff, but todays Mothers day, and I'm taking my MIL out for Chinese! Here's wishing you all a happy Mothers day!

[@lindawoods6841]

I saw an owl 3 or 4 months ago in our neighbors tree,, I actually got a video of it watching us.. so cool... i was a little concerned about our little dogs,, but the owl didn't seem interested in anything.. It was just chilling for awhile then flew off.. another great thunderstorm video! and also i enjoy all your reviews.. 👍

[@daetyme998]

With all the horrible events that have transpired lately, it is so wonderful to see a good person enjoying their life :) I hope you do another ' bigfoot' video :)

[@everettamador9870]

The best to you Luke...Have Fun😊😊😊😊

[@geraldharkness8830]

brilliant sound ominous thunder all good!

[@joistein]

Paddling a canoe today and managed to fall into the lake when I was going to launch it on the W-Coast of Sweden. It was so funny. 😂😂😂

[@farmhouse43]

Gotta love these WNC surprise Tstorms! S&H👍

[@LadyMacbeth56]

Who in the world would just show up at someone else's home? As always, wonderful video. Absolutely adore the rain.

[@ross.58008]

Great stuff. Oh my, a rainstorm. I'll quickly set up a 10x5m tarp with an egg scrambler, coffee maker and bacon crisper. In real life, I've got 50mph winds, pissing rain and I set up a black bin bag against a tree and rock. Love your stuff dude. Keep going🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪❤️

[@bc4yt]

Hey Luke, I think your music selection is top tier - would you mind including song names/links in the bio, even if they are "stock" tracks? Saves me having to try and "shazzam" them!! 😂👍

[@ricstormwolf]

Man, if you ever taught classes on setting up a tarp cover, I'd love to take them 🤘👍

[@vickistewart1924]

Awesome Luke😁

[@elvaterry9009]

It's always good to have you back

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

The video was pretty darn good Luke. I always like watching the those trip videos. One more trip to see my surgeon at UVA and hopefully she will clear me to go on some trips myself. Pushing myself to quick after the 15 hour brain surgery. I bought the HelikonTex after your review and love it-once it’s on. I have a local tailor and mine may get modified as well.🤙

[@pendragofan]

i love to do photography and in my state we have several kinds of owls, im hoping to one day actually photograph one

[@hoplite101able]

Luke Bento been a right hand drive and besides being highly sought after Toyota 4×4 would easily sell here in Australia!!

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Aww I hope you can have another trip in the Japanese truck. I was wondering what was going on with it thought you were getting it ready for some over nighters. Oh well it is what it is. Happy mother's day to your wifey.

[@noeleb8538]

I like that idea of a Japan trip!

[@stevenconnor4221]

UK Europe use for that popup tent, the mongar is good for MTB backpacking and with that extension and an added jack vent you have a hot tent possibility.

[@micheldumont4619]

Thanks for the review Luke. In the description you provide gear list and links, but I do not see the black telescopic poles holding your tarp. I’m sure in the past you covered these in another clip. Could you provide me with its link? Much appreciated.

[@Funkfuzzz]

Dude! That great grey owl!

[@luluwan5212]

Happy Mother's Day, Susie!

[@ericwitt4586]

You’re right I never disclose my whereabouts including my home or cabin lol nice move 👍😎

[@whitecollarwhisky]

So glad it was a good trip for y’all. My folks are in the NC mountains and have dealt with quite a few copperheads. No venomous snakes on LWM? That’s awesome! I love their cabin but still watch out beneath their deck.

[@frankstabler1920]

I can just about guarantee there are rattlesnakes and copperheads there. Just because you don’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there.

[@Swainky]

My wife and I have lived here in E Tn Mts our whole lives. Shes from here and I still have to tell her just because it says 15-20% chance of rain doesnt mean it will rain but could. Its like that everyday for 9 months outta the year. Always plan for rain. Spring til fall its litterally hit or miss with isolated t-storms and rain.

[@bigbaldbikerinwa]

@TheOutdoorGearReview In the video you reference 100 inches of rain fall per year & many of your shelter videos are based around rain. I live in the rain shadow of the Cascades in central Washington (State) we get 6 to 7 inches of precipitation per year. Rain fall and condensation is not something the really factors in to shelter selection for me. I'd love to see additional information on more products other than shelters. I have been a subscriber for several years and love the channel. It seems like it has become very shelter based. Also more lunch chats or fireside chats would be great. Best of wishes to you and Susie, hope you stay well and flourish regardless of content uploaded. Relax by a nice fire and don't push yourselves to make product content, just enjoy nature & bring us along for the adventure.

[@Shawkdogger]

I love the ominous music!

[@richard_n]

Luke tell Susie she has to "suck it up" and learn to love Bento. XD

[@apar1560]

👍👍 be safe. ...Alan in 🇨🇱

[@bmwman63]

Safe to say Arizona attracts some characters. Glad you saw the Grand Canyon. I'm looking for a four wheel drive to check out native american sites here in Arizona, but I'm still a few years out. I've driven right hand drives overseas, so not a major deal. You definitely put the idea in my head to checkout locally used Japanese cars that make their way over to the states. With right hand drives you might find myself looking over the sheer edge of a cliff, but at least you know where the edge is at. Keep making um and I'll keep watching um Sir.

[@cuddlegrammie8041]

Bring on the Storms !!!! I'm a Kansas GIRL !!!!

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

No venomous snakes? Are you forgetting about timber rattle snakes, eastern diamond back rattle snakes, coral snakes, Pygmy rattle snakes, and cottonmouths? Did you misspeak? ✌🏼❤️

[@WardenWolf]

Very nice, although I'd probably have lowered the front edges of it to protect more against blowing rain. That NatureHike tent would have been perfect for me in late fall in northern Arizona. Temperature was supposed to be around 50 degrees at night, which would have been perfectly acceptable for this tent. But it, in fact, crashed to 39. So late fall and early spring, that tent will be perfect.

[@PhotoRestorationVideos]

I love the title of this one! "Forced to set up a quick tarp" Says the man who checks the weather more times as day than he breathes. Cant ever believe you were forced to set it up , rather you went out seeking the storm! lol, another great watch though :)