Wild Winter Camping Under a Tarp in the Freezing Snow

Wild winter camping in the snowy mountains of Australia.
What else could a couple blokes need?
Cheers to Scotty's Gone Walkabouts for having me out on another spectacular adventure.
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[@bacondelta226]

best hiking/camping channel on the tube. hits every genre; How to (cooking the bacon), Reality (cooking the bacon), Comedy (cooking the bacon), Thriller (cooking the bacon), Horror (cooking the bacon), Drama (cooking the bacon), Experimental (cooking the bacon), Mystery (cooking the bacon) and finally Crime (cooking the bacon).

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣 So bloody good!

[@FlyFishingProjectVids]

Whats even funnier is that it was written by bacondelta aka kevin bacon

[@dorknuckle]

@@FlyFishingProjectVidsthese comments made my day 😂

[@dorknuckle]

You guys are idiots, that snow shoe debacle on the slope was honestly the best! I laughed so much I scared the cat. Love you both ❤

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Haha that was great mate. It’s always good to see the same trip through a different lens. Looking forward to the next trip 👍🏼

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate. Keen!

[@michaelmead6849]

I actually found your Channel from Scott's colab with you. It's been interesting to view the same trip from different perspectives because you both offer different value. Scott's approach is more emotive where you offer more interesting facts on the area you're in. Different styles, both great fun. Thanks.

[@budget-adventure]

Agreed, and not to play favourites there’s a little more humour here

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate. They really are two different styles aren’t they. After watching his I actually felt quite deflated about editing mine 😂 but then remembered that we aren’t really playing the same hand, I think our styles compliment each other’s in that way. Thanks Michael!

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@budget-adventure Look mate, let’s be honest, I need it and Scotty doesn’t 😂😂😂 Thanks Mate!!

[@Karl-dg7rm]

This is quickly becoming my favourite hiking/camping channel(sshhh don't tell scotty) ..... Funny.... Informative and very philosophical. Keep up the boss work mate ATB from the UK👍👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

That’s so awesome to hear mate! Thank you so much. 🙏 Haha don’t worry, I won’t break his heart 😂 Cheers

[@Aussie-99]

What an incredible video, i love the humour really adds something. Your narrations are fantastic too, not something you see many outdoor videos! Keep up the good work. Keen for the next one

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you Lochie! I appreciate the feedback mate, always helpful. 🙏 Thanks for watching and cheers for sticking round for the next one!

[@soundslikesweeney]

The "posing" scene is pure sophistication haha. You and Scotty are definitely my two favourite explorers of the wilds of this country.

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Your a hoot together, love both your channels😊

[@explorethebush]

Cracking video mate, such a great part of Oz and well captured including the banter. Thank you

[@OzzieOutdoorsyoutube]

One of your best mate. Love your ability to create a vid that is laid back but still contains factual info and poetry! Keep ‘em coming please!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate. I do try my best to balance it out and not look like a complete moron all of the time.😅 I appreciate the support. 🙏

[@TheBex76]

Another Cracking video Mattsy… but I’m pretty sure you had your snow shoes on the wrong feet. I’m 98% sure that with the tubbs snow shoes just like Finkle in Ace Ventura it’s laces out. The buckles should be on the outside of your foot. That’s not to say it would make any difference to the falling / sliding that occurred Was only just out there snow shoeing a week ago Keep the videos coming

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha that is too good! 😂😂😂 I have absolutely no doubt that I had them on the wrong feet! Oh man, that’s made my day. How good 😄

[@TheBex76]

@@TheSillySwagman happy to have bought you a laugh mate

[@yasinnabi]

wow this is a wonderful video... thumbs up ! subbed and liked .... a fellow creator[/

[@andyprice4696]

Man… this made my day. Your collabs with Scotty are always so good. The adventure. The laughs. The cooking. Not to mention some of the most beautiful country I will most likely never get to see. Love taking a gander at exotic places. The snow shoes were cracking me up. Hey! You got to use them.. keep up the history, stories and adventures!

[@vb2162]

Its like a behind the scenes of a Scotty video. But I actually preferred this one than Scotty's version (Sorry Scott) keep up the good work boys.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha it basically is isn’t it. 😂 Thanks mate!

[@TheSillySwagman]

@Craig It’s only a matter of time before we hit 1 million subscribers at this point Craigy boy! 💪🤣

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

I actually let him win this round 😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@ScottysGoneWalkabout it all checks out. Better shelter, better bacon, better visuals. 😂😂

[@michaelpepper7230]

​@@TheSillySwagman and Scotty, you guys should do more of these trips together. I really like watching both different styles of the same trip. Keep them coming.

[@davef5916]

classic swagman adventure, burnt food, awful shelter, falls, SHEER RESILIENCE AND POWER. great video mattsy!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Be undeniable! 🫡😂😂😂

[@UrbanKiwiana]

That had me in tears of laughter your both really funny. That view was absolutely stunning to. Stay blessed

[@advanturest]

Banter at its finest! Got me laughing good 😂 Cheers guys!

[@Findoutsoon257]

My father served in the Australian military as a commando he's joy was taking us kids camping was just something Bout being in the wild that set him free. So glad I got this memories and knowledge now. Love ya channel mate absolute legend

[@damedavidfrith55]

My favourite 2 Ozzies together ❤ it it’s the posh an ruff team😊

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha the posh and ruff team 😂 I love it!

[@SignalOutdoors]

I saw you over on Scott's channel and figured I'd come to check out your version of the trip. Really nice job on the video! New fan here! ⛺

[@dalyadventures1497]

Absolute pearler of a vid!! Love the concept of two vids from one trip

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Daly!

[@deborahhatswellbbr]

Im really enjoying your uploads, its awesome to see the countryside you walk in, sometimes its the same as here in the UK and at other times its like a whole other world.

[@TheSillySwagman]

It’s funny you say that, so often I’ll walk out into an open area in the mountains and thing I could so easily be in the UK somewhere with the rolling green hills. Definitely some similarities. The terrrain in Australia changes so often, then again it is massive as well haha

[@carletonblackwell]

Great as always. Really love the narration and the background info on the area. Serviced with plenty cheeky chaps like you that I dearly miss. Scottys got a good camp mate there.

[@Jimmcgregorphotography]

Mate, I love you’re B grade camping style, a bit like myself, I am a huge Scotty fan, but you’re content is excellent

[@ericchilver9113]

Loving the banter . Thinking the flask is a must Mattsy. Scotch mate ?. Awesome trip, you blokes get on well looking for one of your flasks Mattsy , 👍🇦🇺

[@CXt10]

So glad to have just found your channel! Come here from Scotty's. Awesome film!

[@bobjones8838]

Came here from Scotty. Subbed and excited to see your growth!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Awesome! Great to hear it Bob. Thank you 🙏

[@naomimorris3701]

At 2.48 what is running in the distance on the right hand side of the shot. Maybe brumbies?

[@TheWanderingBushman]

This was great boys. I'd love to catch up with you guys around the tracks!

[@outdoors5352]

Snowgums have to be my favourite..... if I had to choose.

[@scottashley3830]

Your so funny, I love Scotty's channel and yours too!! no B grade bro!!

[@budget-adventure]

Ha ha another blast man. Apart from Scotty talking to himself both videos cover a lot of different things and can be watched separately. Who gets out of a cold sleeping bag for a toilet break at night? And you should of at least done a few poses in front of the trail cam. Good work man

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha cheers mate! 😂 The trail cam may have had a sneaky photo bomb. Let’s be honest.

[@linzimacdonald1580]

The poses with the log 🤣🤣🤣👍🏽

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha 😅😅😅

[@outdoors5352]

Two socks in the same washing machine. Different story.

[@budget-adventure]

Do you find the army jumper warm? Mines been in the cupboard since camp k since my postings were in the ville. Saying that though after being out for a while I doubt it will fit now lol

[@TheSillySwagman]

The wool jumper is perfect for winter, especially out there. Super warm and won’t sweat like you will in cotton and fleece. Check out the company Interknit for some nice wool outdoor jumpers. Still earthy colours but a lot less army.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video mate amazing place to camp lot's of laughter in this one the banter between you and scotty is great glad I found your channel atvb Jimmy from England 🇬🇧 😎😎👍👍

[@nicholasbrown7114]

Brilliant video, it’s got it all 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Keep them coming..

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Nicholas! Will do mate 🙏🙏🙏

[@Mosko4x4]

What kind of Mic do you run? It’s awesome audio!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hey mate, it’s a Rode Video Mic Pro. So not the small micro one but the larger one. I’m so damn happy with how it sounds hey! It just turns on and off automatically with the camera which is great too. It’s never failed in that sense either. I haven’t really used any other leading mic brands but I can definitely recommend this one from my experience with it.

[@1200cjh]

Keep on keeping on mate. You deserve way more subs and views!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Onwards and upwards 🙌

[@Pureflynz]

I love the banter between you lads it’s so pure and genuine!! You both compliment each other perfectly with somehow very similar but uniquely different approaches…..watching both you and Scotty really makes me want to do the same here in Nz,keep up the great work as I’m sure this is escapism for a lot of people when they’re not in the hills themselves 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@vickizacharia]

My two favourite Aussie bushmen. Love watching your videos Mattsy and Scotty. Always informative. Love the cook ups, gear chats and the banter. I should get out more into this beautiful country of ours!! 😊

[@matthewgriffin3373]

I'm in the middle of a separation after 16 years... your videos chill me the fuck out and you do make me laugh. Your So chilled. Cheers mate 👍 from a pommie

[@dontlikesoccer]

These collabs are a treat, you guy's are good fun, entertaining to watch!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Dominik! Glad you’re enjoying the collabs 😄

[@AizaParcon-wy9bm]

I really love this. Hoping and praying that I can visit the place like this. 😍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you! I’m new to snow camping and it is like another world!

[@moe_1886]

Another TSS classic Mattsy! Emu's running for their lives... Tarp shelter rookie mistakes... Need more coke in me stiff drink... Deer's going for a p*ss in the middle of the night... Very, very 'smoky' bacon... and just the stunning Aussie Alps as the backdrop! Love your work Mattsy! Cheers Mate! Classic Scotty Quote, "Mate, if that's your success... I'd hate to see your failure!" 🤣

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! I might need to copy paste that into the video description 😂😂😂 Thanks mate! And yes, a quote for the ages that one.

[@bennyc409]

Top vid Mattsy! I love the facts/ history that you include in your edits. Combined with the humour it's a perfect mix.

[@nickalexander5385]

Awesome vid as usual Mattsy. Sat and watched it with my 8 year old and he's keen to give a snow camp a crack next year when we're back down south. Thanks again for sharing mate!

[@ericchilver9113]

Bush bacon banger mm m yes please , awesome banter lol making it look easy. Great trip Mattsy Scotty 🇦🇺👍

[@mjfalcon007]

Great to see a different point of view from Scottys video. Definitely had a few laughs and learnt a few do’s and dont’s lol thank you 🙏

[@ktswandering]

The bacon. Aaahhhh dear....

[@CMReid]

What away to go camping ⛺️ awesome video mate. Safe travels 👍🏼

[@RileysAventures]

Good content!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@williamgoodwin9667]

You guys are golden

[@MysteryASMR777]

I hope you can become a professional leaner one day silly

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you brother 🙏 😂

[@timhaynes739]

Great story telling mate. Without all the smoke and mirror's someone else adds 😀😀

[@norvynhill]

You two make the best camping duo of all time. Great stuff!

[@LittleFurther]

At least the bacon would have had a alright crunch to it.

[@TheSillySwagman]

It sure did. My goal all along. From the start. 😂😂😂

[@kurts64]

Love it mate! Epic scenery, beaut shots, mountain thoughts, laughs and best bushcraft bacon rack ever. Cheers!👍👍🇦🇺🥓

[@TheSillySwagman]

I was pretty proud of it, myself. 😂😂 Thanks Kurt! As always 🙏

[@Sweaty-Guy_Orlando]

silly swagga mate

[@scottashley3830]

Your way funny😂

[@explorethebush]

Thanks

[@Lukeslittletribe]

Maybe I'm just morbid but I genuinely wanted to see that deer carcass in front of the trail camera 😆.. Great video Mattsy.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahahaha

[@gd8612]

One of your best mate. 10/10

[@TheSillySwagman]

Bloody awesome! Thanks mate 🙏🙏

[@gd8612]

That shot at 20:47 I could watch for hours

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@gd8612 Mate, tell me about it. It soothes the soul doesn’t it… Such a lovely time of day out there with the snow on the branches, grass and mountains.

[@RileysAventures]

Awesome 😎😎😎

[@lukewhite7603]

Thanks guys

[@andrewpolzin8489]

This was fun good vibes and spot. ❤

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you!

[@geoffjackson6899]

Geology lesson, philosophy, and comedy. What can't Mattsy do? Ah - cook bacon. 🙂

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha! 😂😂 Mate! That stuff is there to divert your attention away from the failures. 😅

[@geoffjackson6899]

@@TheSillySwagman no failures. Just lessons. Can't wait for the next video.

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@geoffjackson6899 Very true my friend. Indeed. 💪

[@tleej26]

Over from Scotty’s channel. Beautiful scenery and really enjoyed hearing your thoughts and the video - cheers ❄️🇳🇿

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers TJ. I appreciate it mate. Thanks for coming over and checking out the channel 🙏

[@dipzbrickz2588]

You two are funny together! Love it Another great vid guys

[@rodgeorge7244]

What an awesome place as I posted on Scotty's channel I've been camping and fishing in that country for over 50 years and there is so much to see and do up there and there is a lot of history in that Country if you only go there and look for yourself

[@TheSillySwagman]

Good on ya Rod. I’m bloody jealous of you! It’s an incredible part of the country. Truly beautiful! I look forward to spending many years revisiting and exploring it. 🙏

[@justinm5972]

Great stuff the family is loving your adventures here. Keep them coming great to see you and Scotty out. I reckon its the the Aussie outback Abbott and Costello lol! You guys are great, and thanks for the motivation. Hits the spot. 🙌

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha great comparison 😂😂😂 That’s awesome mate, always aim to keep it PG so it’s good for the kids to watch along as well. 😄

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Scotty!

[@petersajner8225]

Great video mate, the scenery looked stunning. I like it when you guys collaborate on trips. You guys are really funny together. Hope you do more like this and looking forward to another video.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Peter. Definitely more collab trips in the pipeline that’s for sure. Cheers for watching and enjoying mate!

[@Kumagai1976]

Your choice of words are awesome man, I think that is the big draw for me when I watch your videos.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Ah cheers mate. I won’t be stopping the narration anytime soon that’s for sure. Thanks for the feedback. 🙏

[@nzbakerman]

Great video Mattsy you and Scotty have a cool vibe going on keep up the colabs just love the energy 😀

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Jason! Yeah absolutely, I think we’ll be doing a few of these that’s for sure. Always good fun out there with a likeminded individual that’s for sure. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@robynbrown7345]

Yep

[@MrDiPY]

If I were to join the banter train I'd say I only watched this video for behind the scenes shots of Scotty's video 😉 But of course that would be mean and your videos are great too 👍🏻

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha it is though! It’s so true, that’s exactly what it is 😂😂😂

[@aft3rmath04]

Another awesome video Mattsy! Loving the banter in the collab videos with Scotty 👍🏾

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha thanks mate!

[@ReleaseThePeace]

Yet another epic adventure! Cheers for bringing us along, already keen for the next one ✌️

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank youuuu as always! 🙌🙌

[@unfi6798]

Great effort guys. Please more of this kind of vid. Two great mates sharing their passion.

[@TheSillySwagman]

100% Already have another one in the planning stages. 👌

[@darrenkerr2859]

Yep, Swagman 2 - Scotty nil. Well done, awesome vid mate!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha I’m not sure why that got me so good but it did 😂 Thanks mate!

[@annieb7868]

Love the video Mattsy and glad to see those numb nuts that got stuck into Scotty haven’t found your channel yet! Can see you’re loving the snow camping and can highly recommend Mark Oates winter traverse of the AAWT as really informative and worth watching if you haven’t seen it. Really enjoyed your collaboration with Scotty though!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Annie. Haha I had thought that probably wasn’t the brightest idea of me, snapping back 😂 Time will tell. Others will come If not them, I’m sure. 😅 I am absolutely going to check that out. Thank you for the recommendation, always looking for something new to get lost in. 🙏🙏🙏

[@annieb7868]

@@TheSillySwagman My pleasure!

[@kickedinbickietin]

Great vid Mattsy! Loved the commentary. Very funny 😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha cheers Jim!

[@AmyOutdoors]

Mate, I hope that bacon sarny tasted better than it looked 🤣 great to see the other perspective of the trip too. good one!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Look, it was edible and I think that’s all we could’ve asked for given the technique involved in its creation. 😂😂

[@AmyOutdoors]

@@TheSillySwagman 🤣

[@anthonyvento33]

Great episode! Such a beautiful country we have!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Absolutely!

[@harshlandcamp]

Awesome vid as usual man. Got one question though... How cold was that bloody chicken pie?

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate. It was room temp at best. 😂

[@Weridness]

😄

[@CuriousEchidna]

Really handy to hear about your sleeping setup. As a Taswegian I'm always afraid of being cold overnight and am on the lookout for what gear to get. That said, I'm yet to hear if you were warm enough. 😛 Nice to see your dinner was made in Tassie

[@TheSillySwagman]

I certainly was warm enough. 😄 I assume you posted this before I did the break down on how it all went, but it was toasty warm. Thanks for the feedback, I tried to make a point of being clear about what I took with me so that people had something to get an idea on. Thanks for watching! I’ll have to get down to Tassie soon that is for damn sure 💪

[@CuriousEchidna]

@@TheSillySwagman you're right, I commented partway through. Sounds reassuringly warm. ☺️ Gotta say the entertainment just increased as the vid went on, great poses by the way 😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@CuriousEchidna Haha! Thank you 😂😂😂

[@chrisfillingham8983]

Great Video Mattsy well done mate keep up the good work

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Chris!

[@DrHappyTV]

Just Scotty going to the loo, not a deer! Haha 😂. Love your work Mattsy

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha 😂😂😅😅 How good!

[@DrHappyTV]

@@TheSillySwagman so good! But your cap is in need of improvement. Check out your PayPal 🙏🏻

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@DrHappyTV Mate, you are a bloody legend! Loved the message attached with it. 😂 It’s absolutely getting dedicated to a new hat. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the support. 🙏🙏🙏

[@budget-adventure]

Man those crows are keen. (Not ravens Scotty lol) but the dead dear makes sense now

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah that’s a good point. On the money there hey

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Are you sure mate? From what I understand, you get Australian ravens down south, around Sydney and Canberra, where as crows are mainly up north of the country and in the more arid regions.

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@ScottysGoneWalkabout Yeah that’s my understanding of it as well.

[@Judemay01]

Cheers for another great video mate.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks brother!

[@bez1997]

Great experience mate 💪🏼👊🏼

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Bez!

[@michaelpepper7230]

The 8th of December this year will be 49 years ago since I went there as a 13 year old. it snowed while we were there and there was more snow then that that there is on your video. I watched Scotties version and now yours, well done to you both.

[@TheSillySwagman]

That’s awesome Michael. I would have loved to have seen that much snow there! Thanks for watching mate. 🙏

[@michaelpepper7230]

​@@TheSillySwagman it was December and shocked everyone.

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@michaelpepper7230 I bloody bet it did! That’s wild 😮😮

[@michaelpepper7230]

​@@TheSillySwagman when I was in the army at Singo we had to dig in a position. There were no trees in sight so just slept with the hootchie draped over us. This was great until the rain one night was like a tropical storm. Everyone was soaked but those army sleeping bags still kept us warm. No idea how. Your shelter reminded me of that night.

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@michaelpepper7230 Haha yeah it hammered down with rain for us in the middle of winter too. Flooded the pits and they made us stay in them freezing our tits off 😂😂 Wild days. Great memories.

[@kimrosenbychristiansen3914]

Another great One 👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Kim! 🙏🙏🙏

[@stevelewis2444]

Great vid Mattsy

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers Steve!!

[@Weridness]

Loved it!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks for watching mate!