Direct Hit - Heavy Snow Camping in the Mountains of NC - Winter Storm Warning

A Powerful Winter Storm is approaching and Luke the Lone Wolf is hurrying to stay in front of the weather.
Unfortunately it's too late....the storm is here and snow begins to fall....
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[@un-commoncents2805]

Cold weather camping is the best. No mosquitoes , ticks or yellow flies. No snakes. Nature is yours for the most part. Having a fire to keep warm instead of sweating around. Makes it feel more like survival than camping.

[@angel19642001]

I think you still need to be careful of ticks in the cold weather

[@danielkutcher5704]

​@@angel19642001 I was just going to say the same thing. Ticks don't appear out of thin air in the spring. They live under the leaves in the winter, heated by rotting leaf matter and insulated from sub-freezing temperatures by the snowpack. They have a type of antifreeze in their blood.

[@Sonja00]

They hibernate ​@@angel19642001

[@arresthillary9502]

the bears are also sleeping and not looking for your food stash!!👍

[@maddocentertainment8856]

Normally they dont look for food in wintertime@@angel19642001 , but they are some species more suited for cold weather, dont know if they are around there.

[@joette8510]

I just love your channel. Everything about it ties together so smoothly. Your photography, filming, editing and the music makes it feel like I’m right there camping. I am 68 years old and only camped a few times in my life but I love watching it and seeing nature through someone else. You are very honest and true to your audience and I think I can speak for everyone that we follow your channel for the great information on products, camping skills and just living the outdoor life to its fullest. 👍😎🌲

[@carlwoods4564]

This is quickly becoming my favourite cannel to chill out too. I work in a stressful job as a Psychiatric Nurse in the UK . I do 12 hour shifts, when I get home I put your channel on and it really helps me wind down. I used to do a lot of Wild Camping in Cumbria, England. All the best from Lancashire England.

[@n8rlvr876]

I’m a retired nurse, and my mother - God rest her soul- was also a psych nurse her entire career, so I just wanted to say, THANK YOU. It takes an incredibly patient and strong human to do that work and make a difference and still make it home mentally intact. My mother was one of those amazing people, and you are too. God bless. Peace n love from the states, relaxing to T.O.G.R with ya!!

[@carlwoods4564]

@@n8rlvr876 Thank you. All the best to you and your family. X

[@carlwoods4564]

@@n8rlvr876 And God bless America. We love you guys. 🇺🇲

[@YaGottaBeKidding]

Nature is God's Xanex. Many years ago, I'd worked a few shifts in a psych ward in the US and have interacted as an EMT with psychiatric patients over the years; I don't envy you. Yes, just a bit of stress! I hope you can get back out into the woods and fields soon!

[@kearnsey64]

99% of the population watches the weather and then goes camping when it looks beautiful, Luke watches the weather and waits for all hell to break loose, then goes camping!😂😂😂 Been following Don Shipley for 4 years. He has busted so many phonies and him and his wife are hoots!

[@tamarawalther4524]

And that's as it should be!

[@masterp2269]

I didn't even get excited unless there's inclement weather, I'm a lot like him. Nothing better than taking small shelter in a deluge, storm or blizzard!

[@mikefussell8991]

I was just gonna say the same thing.he goes when its rough weather.and seems to like it.

[@user-zi5lx6lx5k]

HAHAHAHAHA! YOU ARE CORRECT ABOUT LUKE!!!

[@martymartin2894]

​@@masterp2269yes there is, staying in a nice warm house is better. He gets more views and very well paid to be out in this weather.

[@Wacky_Whimsy]

Loved the Real Talk section re: other KZbinrs. I *HATE* sensationalized thumbnails, and avoid them at all costs, so thats probably why I first loved your videos - you look real, NOT ridiculous. Thank you for staying true to topic and not selling things, I watch you because of that.

[@tinasavage674]

The colours in this woodland are amazing 😊

[@darya.winterhalter]

Фильтр камеры потрясающий 🙄

[@danielsweeney6742]

Luke for not liking that kettle you seem to be using a lot. I hope both you and Suzy had a Merry Christmas and will have a safe and happy New Year.

[@edselby]

Jumped in to say the same thing

[@lesalbro8880]

I don't remember seeing that kettle before he reviewed it, and he said he tested it for a couple months. My guess would be that the last couple camping videos were shot before the review, and there will likely be a few more with that kettle. He probably keeps a backlog of camping videos in case life doesn't allow him to get out in the forest for a while A review would be relatively simple to shoot and edit. A video like this would take a ton of time, which of course isn't always going to be available.

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@GerdTerd]

Yeah, he had to use the kettle in order to know he hated it. This was almost certainly recorded before the review.

[@CrimeVid]

And as for making coffee in your kettle ! means everything you use hot water for tastes of imitation coffee, yech !

[@NetNathan1]

I notice you are still using that square pot, that you did no like.. Did you adjust to the problems?

[@jimhogg357]

53 year old Army veteran here....HELLO TO CAMP! Luke, I really appreciate all that you do. I'm not a camper, but I love being able to see through your eyes. I'm a dreaded car salesman who works 6 days a week. So, you, my friend, are my escape. Cheers, cheers. 👊

[@delainecearnel7210]

You need to retire friend,,life’s too short for anyone that’s a veteran. Travel some,,live Your life.

[@devriestown]

Don't waste your life and leave it to late. You won't wished you worked more on your death bed . My mother didn't.

[@CherokezPittman]

Thank you for your kind words, and hello to you too, fellow outdoor enthusiast! It's great to hear that you find solace and escape through Luke's camping adventures. Quality family time is definitely something to cherish. By the way, if you ever need gear recommendations or a reliable backup power solution for your camping trips, you might want to consider the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It's versatile, powerful, and built to withstand the elements. Happy camping!

[@carmenrivera5904]

Winter is absolutely the possible key to camping 🏕️ when is for enjoyment. Blessed Winter

[@lindawoody8501]

What a super good adventure! Thanks for bringing us along to enjoy the fun and beauty and learn a little. Very dramatic new bit of ending music too. Of course I really like your bumper music a lot.

[@wendysue9042]

Did anyone else notice that the coloring was a bit " off" for this vid? Everything, trees, ground, grass, his coffee, and including Luke, had a profound orange tint. I thought it was my tablet, but I watched another video, & it wasn't orange.

[@privateer454]

Noticed the same. Been a couple other videos the same way. I assumed Luke was adding a filter to the browns to make a pop of orange color. I know he does art that features a splash of vibrant color among darks.

[@janetsmith7088]

I don't enjoy the filters. luckily I love watching the channel

[@hueyley3182]

Huge points sticking up for Paul.

[@elainedillon2670]

Great video! 1 question: Why do you set up your tent away from your tarp?

[@trish3754]

i’ve always wondered that,😂

[@JerryMabrey]

I think when testing new gear/ tents it's got to be uncovered and in the weather but tents that are already tested I'm not sure unless it's extended testing.

[@sherryh7485]

Cook away from your tent under a tarp is what I've seen in YT vids, due to wild animals.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

@@sherryh7485 ... I think this time of year the only wild animal around Luke ...is Suzy ...

[@lpeyt9ml24.7]

General camping advice is to have your camp kitchen at least 200 ft from your tent and to never eat inside your tent. Bears have an excellent sense of smell so just in case they or any other animal smells your food they won't be drawn to your tent but instead to the camp kitchen. It's a safety measure.

[@ericyoung1243]

Thanks Luke. The bird in the tree above your camp reminded me of a hike on Roan Mtn. I was coming back from elk park towards Roan Valley through the balsams ,and suddenly the trees were full of dozens possibly hundreds of tiny gray owls bobbing back and forth making a sawing sound. I think they were Saw Whet owls migrating.

[@leew6609]

Paul is definitely a good guy,most of his walks are in my neck of the woods and I’d love to bump into him and let him know what a good job he’s doing

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

Agreed and Paul doesn’t flash a $2000 Garmin Epix Gen 2 Watch every few minutes like some…….

[@donh6177]

That's funny I looked the watch up and it's a $500 watch, not $2k! Sounds like you have a severe case of watch envy?! @@PokeEyeSlapSlap

[@timtt9818]

Can’t wait for a review on the watch! Looks like a nice piece of gear, for a gear channel. 😊 really enjoy the videos Luke!

[@LizzyL2024]

I may have missed something, but are you also reviewing the watch? There’s so many shots of it.

[@martymartin2894]

​​@@LizzyL2024this fellow does it the sneaky way with close up and edits and doesn't have to even talk about it. Then he has the neck to run down other channels that advertise equipment.

[@adralestosdragonrider8759]

I love the sounds of the water on the pots while boiling to make coffee. So relaxing 😊

[@simpleoutdoors1]

I love winter camping. It’s my favorite season for it!

[@yonderoutdoorsuk]

Paul is a great guy. Straight down the line. The real deal. Thanks for a great video Luke. Appreciate your content. Well produced, engaging and honest.

[@SmossyYT]

I absolutely love these cold weather videos. Ive spent the last year or so collecting everything i think i believe i would need for a longer stay outside in the cold (up to a week safely if not longer) hopefully Ill get out this year and put it all to the test.

[@CptnSavage]

Just a suggestion... I would start out with a couple of overnighters to make sure things are working well. Then go to a few 2 or 3 nighters and see how they go. Then once you have all the 'bugs' worked out, hit your week long adventure. And after you do you adventure, let us all know how it went! ! ! Good luck and safe travels

[@BlackKnight_755]

You will most likely carry too much camping gear along with too much food and drink. Most everyone does the first few outings, I know that I did!

[@anneharrington7951]

I only like cold weather videos when they have heat.

[@jeffreymarley6877]

Get ur done!!!

[@SmossyYT]

@@CptnSavage Yeah this was actually the idea, I started with just my bushcraft basic. Knife, axe, saw, hand auger. I plan to stick close to the vehicle before I do anything crazy. Baby steps as I dont really have any friends or family that I could call to rescue if something happened. Its basically just me. "Prepparing for the upcoming stuggle" so to speak. Feel like Ive collected enough crap gear to cover just about anything. My winnerwell stove is prob my favorite peice of gear but it being 20+lbs Its not gonna be packable anywhere. Looking at adding a collapsible pomoly stove to the list of stuff I dont need.

[@frankwillis8114]

im a biker so do a lot of bikes/camping. i have my ways. they work for me but im constantly learning. love watching your stuff luke, suzies too. i watch paul messner and find he's sound. what ive found id the trolls probably never camp. keep it up guys. screw the trolls. they waste our air

[@jhlewis10]

Altering the color of nature is distracting.

[@sher9204]

I’ve always been curious…why do you hang your tarp so far from your tent?

[@Sonja00]

He hangs out under the tarp to cook and talk. Plus it's not good to cook around your tent in case of bears or mountain lions.

[@BettySizemore-c2y]

Me and my husband used to go camping we loved going and just sitting watching it snow we camp underneath Cliffs if we didn't have a tent or we would just leave a couple of lean tubes but now he's under 24-hour oxygen I'm going to do my best to take him on his camping trip this summer we love watching you Lone Wolf 902 Antony we watch them every chance we get we love what you do thank you or putting it on KZbin so we can continue to watch 72 years old and wants to go camping I'm going to do my best to make sure that happens❤❤😊

[@Easternandoutward]

I have been a hunter for 20 years and I love the outdoors. I’ve only went camping a few times. I’ve always wanted to get into it. More Seriously just never did): over the years but of the hunting I’ve been caught in serious weather. Some cases lightning or 70 to 80mph winds in the woods where trees could come down at any moment I’ve been in tornado warnings to snowstorms all in the same day or on separate occasions I’ve been in tropical storms or low level hurricanes. In the outdoors when I lived in Florida I have experienced a lot of what nature has to offer But I’ve never got to experience the camping aspect a few times And I’ve always been quite interested in what you do. I watch a lot of camping people. But you are by far my favorite. And I truly mean that. Watch a lot of KZbin channels. And I can’t sell out my friends/ co KZbinrs. But your videos are the perfect before bed. Always have been. And I’m writing this as I’m about to go to sleep lol 😂 Keep it going man be proud of what you do (: Proud subscriber of the channel for at least 3 or maybe 4 years

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

😊 with the RidgeMonkey Kettle that he slated as the worst he’s ever seen and is useless but still uses it…….🙄

[@stevesampier527]

Like your style. And you have provided me with a great deal of valuable information on gear. I have found when I purchase an item, my take on it ends up very close or exactly like yours. That credibility brings me back. Thanks.

[@colleenv2091]

Love your videos Luke. ❤ However, this is the first time I ran to adjust the colour on my tv! I would love to have a jacket in that burnt orange colour, but was disappointed to find it was supposed to be coyote brown. I’ll just put my sunglasses back on 😎 and watch the rest of the video.

[@mrt7936]

Hi Luke yet another good post, it was interesting to see you using that Ridge monkey kettle which you slated a few weeks back, the one you wouldn't recommend to anyone, you know the one with the small filler! you had no trouble pouring your water in through that small hole from your bottle. then that small spout! looks like you had a very controlled pour there! you had no trouble with water level as you poured enough water in for 2 cups, the other thing was you said about was the water spilling out as you poured, no sign of it there and you had filled the kettle up. the only other thing you said was about the lid slipping inside the kettle, yes i will give you that, if you don't use that free space! with mine i put my packs of coffee, powdered milk, sugar, and packets of hot chocolate, the lid doesn't fall in then and you utilised that free space. so maybe as it is not an American product it is not as bad as you made out?

[@poglewood1691]

Love your cold weather camping videos. Best wishes for the new year.

[@diannaharrison5931]

When we first moved to Wyojing from NJ we were shocked that we couldn't even make snowballs with the snow. New experience!!

[@TBurd7950]

I loved this video. I do not know the reason but the detail and clarity of it surpassed many of your other recent vids. I felt as though I was right there with you. Thank you Luke for yet again a great experience.

[@prmath]

Don’t understand…… why? The tent Not under the tarp🤷🏻‍♂️😀🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TBurd7950]

Same reason your bed is not in your kitchen@@prmath. The tarp is his living area while the tent is only for sleeping.

[@annelowry357]

Actually I think it’s so he gets a true test of the tent. Is it truly waterproof? How does it handle in wind? And anything else he can think of.

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

dude i know it probably took u like 4 days, for all the camera work to record the walk-by shots, but man lemme tell u it was worth, absolutely phenomenal at setting up the atmosphere and setting. sorry for your loss :)

[@James_Wade]

Is it just me seeing a weird orange filter on this video?

[@twiglet2214]

When the wind direction changes and it's blowing towards you then simples - just turn around and face the tarp and the wind will be blowing AWAY from you then towards the tarp.Genius !

[@chrisrodgers7945]

Is it my TV or is the colour all messed up?

[@angelaefird596]

My son-in-law is in the Army and I never know where he is. His time is almost over. Be glad she contacts you. They have to have a place to call home. Where ever you are is home.

[@cowleyscorners7736]

I have been watching for awhile now the only I can think I am curious about right now is why the tent is away from the tarp in every set up. Thanks so much for your videos you and your wife are such great people. Teri ❤

[@lpeyt9ml24.7]

General camping advice is to have your camp kitchen at least 200 ft from your tent and to never eat inside your tent. Bears have an excellent sense of smell so just in case they or any other animal smells your food they won't be drawn to your tent but instead to the camp kitchen. It's a safety measure.

[@birgitroser91]

Living and hiking in regions without or only very few bears, I have been wondering about that, too. Thanks for the explanation.

[@lpeyt9ml24.7]

Just an update: I asked Luke if he could address not putting the tarp over his tent and he replied that more often than not it does not work out due to terrain issues. He said he does not have issues with animals so the comment I gave earlier is inapplicable. Just wanted you to know.

[@tigerlillybell75]

So enjoyed. I love biscuits and gravy. I got cold inside my warm house just watching you!

[@markstrickland438]

This snow event was kind of a bummer. I had my fingers crossed that we'd get more than we did, but it wasn't to be. It appears Friday night into Saturday will give us some, at least above 4,000'

[@sharonsandwick7570]

Hi Luke! I didn’t even know you had a daughter! God Bless her.

[@sheilacorkum7245]

I love this channel, your very good in what you do. Like you said the weather is unprectable I live in Nova Scotia Canada,it's the same here. I'm leaving for Prince Edward Islandon the 29th of December to visit my son.Im hoping the weather will co operate. Thanks for being honest and showing your set up

[@neilahalter9663]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@egarnett3135]

Expert level tip for rigging the tarp and knot. Thanks Luke for keeping the videos coming!

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

AGREED!

[@angelawheeler7825]

I really love this video, it's great 👌👍 and I watch it a lot.i learn something new from these wonderful videos, thank you so much.😊😊

[@Da93teg87]

I'm jealous haven't had a single snow up in Indiana yet this winter. I'm ready to take my hot tent out

[@RogerReynolds-z4f]

For a avid lover of the outdoors, your videos are exceptionally clean, clear and clarity unreal, I feel like I'm right there with you. You do a great job and should be commended for your work! By the way, I love that red in your beard, it's unusual but it's so cool...my hair is red so Cheers to you!

[@danielkutcher5704]

Red hair and the outdoor life seem to go together. I have seen lots of gingers and chestnut haired people on the Appalachian Trail over the years.

[@marykayniedermeyer8344]

The colors are fabulous!

[@robnewbold1]

Everything on the videos are teal or orange?

[@BlackKnight_755]

Question, wouldn't the tent have been more protected and warmer under the tarps? I don't have to protect my tent from snow and sleet, only rain. It seems to be drier and warmer though. Keep up the great videos!!!

[@nancysatori4744]

I think it’s for testing/review purposes.

[@lpeyt9ml24.7]

General camping advice is to have your camp kitchen at least 200 ft from your tent and to never eat inside your tent. Bears have an excellent sense of smell so just in case they or any other animal smells your food they won't be drawn to your tent but instead to the camp kitchen. It's a safety measure.

[@nancysatori4744]

@@lpeyt9ml24.7 Bears should be hibernating, it was cold and snowing.

[@lpeyt9ml24.7]

@@nancysatori4744 It's a common misconception that bears are totally inactive during their hibernation period. They will get up, move around, and leave their dens. Their hibernation period only entails that their metabolic activity decreases.

[@scotbotvideos]

Is it just me or is the colour-balance very orange in this video?

[@garylane9376]

Like you have been in the army (Australia, inf, psych and int). Big fan Don Shipley and really enjoy your show.

[@EricTheSwede]

Don Shipley is a legend in the SEAL teams, his son DJ Shipley has one of the best interviews I've ever seen over at Shawn Ryan's Podcast. It's the most open, honest and raw interviews I've ever seen from a service member!

[@danaboatman954]

Just had the same biscuits and gravy. Really good. A must have.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This was a beautiful adventure!

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

bro this video mad calming

[@lolalacourt9799]

Hello Luke I m French and I wanted to thank you because you speak very well and I can really understand you easily...! Happy new year from Paris

[@fidlstyks6900]

I camp in the Black Mountains, but never past November 1st. I camped here in Iowa, once when it dropped to 22 below zero f

[@citomp1240]

My uncle was in the navy during WWII. He spent 32 years in the Navy. He retired a medical chief.

[@robedmunds7163]

Hope you had a great Christmas, wishing you a safe new year.

[@bradjones2219]

Thanks Luke👍👍. So jealous right now.......Since Christmas, we have been suffering thru the worst heatwave in years. Average temps in the high 30's Celcius (over 100°F) and humidity in the 90's 🔥🔥🥵🥵 Just watching this vid cooled me down about 10 degrees 🤣🤣 Love ya work brother, keep it coming👍 By the way......I'm in Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺

[@QsTechService1]

I like how you keep things real about review videos Giving a honest opinion

[@bluenetmarketing]

Stunning B-roll cinematography, top shelf A-roll, and the best outro music on youtube. My favorite camping buddy and channel. Thank you Luke.

[@LizzyL2024]

I may have missed something, but are you reviewing the watch as well? There are so many shots of it.

[@BUGOUT12]

Wow the orange, love it one day I'll be in a place like that with little river some grapes, watermelon, strawberry, blackberry with a blueberry pie🤗

[@jerniganinc1085]

Gots to have meat!! Haha

[@seanwhitman4365]

Those arent the real colors. Not even close

[@defel1]

Excellent. well-produced video. Great colors.

[@jimp.7286]

Around here, the pine trees are the opposite of protection in winds. Shallow root system,..fragile species = lots of widow makers. In some local parks, they shut down for that reason. You can tell by how things look in a forest. Some trees actually drop branches in large numbers on purpose as a defense mechanism against competition from other vegetation below. It'll look like a war zone underneath, lol. Just throwing that out for those interested in such things. Another good one here. I'm sure you inspire a lot of folks to head outdoors. Cheers. 👍

[@saragruber1019]

This was my first thought as well. Trees here don't make good shelters. We just got some trees removed from near our house because they were dropping large limbs on the house and caused damage to the roof. I would not want that near a tent.

[@jimp.7286]

@@saragruber1019 Really good idea to clear them away from your property. Around here,...seems every year someone has a giant pine crash through their home. And yes,..people have lost their lives. It doesn't take much wind either when the soil is heavily saturated from rain. Cheers.

[@rebel_infinity7326]

I love the wind; and most people think I'm crazy. Hmm, oh well. Love the videos

[@Viictorrrrr]

Hey Luke, Happy Holidays to you, your family and your youtube community! I just have one question, how do you keep everything organized? I’m sure you’ve been asked this before, i started watching you earlier this year, and i would love to get an insight of just how stocked your storage is. Phenomenal work! Love every video! Thanks for all the fun!

[@simonvance8054]

Awesome adventure Luke..thanks for the video.. was such a surprise to see you mention Don Shipley’s channel! I used to watch it. He’s a retired Navy SEAL himself (Senior chief) who got sick of all the ‘stolen valor’ with a lot of guys claiming to be them to get jobs, women, con people etc so started it to expose them.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Looks like you found a very interesting campsite after a walk in that took you through some exceptionally beautiful terrain. I agree that wind is the one hazard that scares me most. When the wind is high, you can stay out in the open and hope that the wind chill does not get you, or you can huddle in the forest and hope that 60-foot tall, 18" tree does not blow over onto you.

[@jamesoncross7494]

You should try one of the solo stoves. It doesn't smoke much and you can get a lot of heat out of it.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

Don Shipley is a legend, love his channel!

[@SBurnard]

Who is this Don Shipley guy you guys are going on about??? 😂

[@beckyciarametaro6593]

Hey Luke. Just remember, don’t eat the yellow snow!😅

[@davidelsten]

Cant wait! Happy Holidays Luke, and family!

[@freecitizen7372]

Send some of that snow to lower Michigan. We’ve got nothing. It’s hard to go winter backpacking when there’s no winter weather.

[@fivemjs]

The Texan in me says…..nope. But I’ll watch you do it. I freeze if the temp goes below 60. 😂. Sucks too because we hear our winter is going to suck this year. Hoping not to have another grid shutdown like a few years ago. I’ll probably wish I got a few of those sleeping bags.

[@elesesantino9565]

❤very nice to watch you camp ing🙏

[@shemphoward999]

Hey Luke, have been watching Don Shipley for awhile now...a legit navy SEAL, and he and his wife are hilarious...His son, DJ, is a medically retired SEAL TEAM SIX member who runs the GBRS Group on youtube...am proud of my fellow vets...keep up the good work, Luke...your camping page is the best...

[@bombero3368]

Don Shipley is a national hero calling out phonies who try to benefit from stolen valor. He and his wife are hilarious.

[@barryfletcher7136]

Bright parents usually results in bright kids.

[@Azariah-pv2xv]

Best tent for bad Alaskan winter

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaaa Picture of me and Paul Messner at 42:05 cool, I made it onto TOGR :) Paul is definitely a solid guy with a kind heart.

[@beamer6136]

For somebody that hates that square tea kettle you sure do use it a lot.

[@anniejones1839]

Phew, for a time I thought you were sleeping under your tarp brrrr. Didnt catch you putting up a tent. How relieved youll be relatively warmer.

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

THAT IS WHY YOU ARE SO WELL THOUGHT OF, HONEST, TRUTHFUL AND DEPENDABLE. BE WHO YOU ARE LUKE, NEVER CHANGE...

[@gldsmith61]

You forgot Strength and Honor. We love that part.

[@feiery]

Stolen valor is, unfortunately, a thing and it pisses me off that people do it. They do it for attention.

[@ThomasLeonard454]

Really like your channel.

[@adambeverley4682]

The definition of sleet is slightly different here in the UK 😆 Edit: A quick google suggests what you were calling sleet is known as "Graupel" or "snow pellets" or "soft hail,"

[@outandaboutwithdon656]

I like to go low tech when out over night or weekend with a ferrell rod with a bright colored lanyard and fat works every time

[@spc3461]

Watching this from the warmth of my home, but your video makes me feel the chill! Impressive how your gear held up in that heavy snow. Thanks for the valuable tips on winter camping essentials. 🌨️🏕️ #WinterWonderland #GearTest

[@joesmitty31]

Luke - you are a coffee addict , The name of your channel should be coffee and camping !!! , I still love listening to your stories though 🤣🤣🤣

[@williamleopold507]

We enjoyed watching your video .

[@bereantrb]

Holy color grading, Batman!

[@mocpehusrainey4961]

Luke have you ever considered doing the Appalachian Trail? That would be the ultimate test of your equipment and also be a killer video.

[@johnproctor6438]

I love your videos, but when you’ve got the video montage of you walking along and passing a camera, all I can think about is, “I wonder how many times he had to do that in order to get the optics he wanted”😂 EDIT: I’ve also asked this before, and I apologize if I’ve missed the video you’ve posted, but. Could you do a video where you show how to properly care for your gear after you’ve gotten back out of the field?

[@duaneipock9518]

I'm jealous my family is from Lenoir n.c I haven't been there for years, I really miss liver mush

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

Luke, I just don't get how you guys get all that snow in North Carolina. I'm in south-central Pennsylvania and we haven't had hardly any snow, maybe a dusting but that's it. We are much further north than you are but yet, no snow. Our elevation is 335' above sea level so maybe that is it.

[@marilyncote-miller8010]

I think the precipitation you were experiencing is called graupel.

[@Gary.wolter]

Brother, never say spook. You just gave your daughter up. Just say she is in the Military. Nobody needs to know what branch, and MOS (Job) that they do. I am sure your Daughter will be great, but just don't mention the job. As a friend who did work some sketchy locations in the past 30 years. Keep making videos, You are proud of your daughter and I am too. I don't know her, but bravo!