Winter Hammock Camping in the Snow

[@BrooksandBirches]

I want to say a big thank you to all you guys who commented on what you would like to see more of in the videos! I really appreciate it and appreciate all of you for being here with me. I am going to start incorporating that stuff into the videos going forward. Cheers!!

[@jamessmith14000]

You're my favorite to watch. Not just because we live within 7 hours' drive of each other. It's the fact that you have in you what I was like not even 8 years ago. You motivate me, you keep me lookin' forward to the morrow. That's sayin' a sh*t ton right thar. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@GAPTEXPLORE]

*Maybe it's because there is no snow in my country, so I like friends of nature who do adventure activities in the winter, I imagine what it's like to be cold*

[@Henviggdbgjt]

I will never tire of camping the the snow videos. I like your format of occasional commentary between periods of winter sounds.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you so much!! Camping in the snow is really nice and peaceful

[@bradtremblay2111]

Agreed!

[@massivedynamic2339]

Now, I'm stoked about my trip this weekend. I'm going to try the pepper thing. Heading to the beach to camp and crab.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Sounds great! It was really nice, as Herb suggested, try adding a little cheese too it as well

[@massivedynamic2339]

@@BrooksandBirches yes. Adding cheese could work!

[@joeantonicci8920]

That Garberg is a great knife your video is Fantastic

[@BrooksandBirches]

It's a really great knife! Can't beat a mora for the price

[@drew2757]

Back to basics and terrific. I’m beginning to think that hammocks are the way to go particularly in the winter. Even if you forgot the light your packing skills are impressive. Nice going.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Drew! Yeah the only issue with them in the winter can be a cold breeze whipping around underneath you but as long as you have the right gear and temperature limitations it's a great option

[@zerious1016]

It look like you're taking your sweet time to set everything up and I am cool with that lol. Oh and that joke, very funny... ha ha ha.... lol. Love the video.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha thank you! I figure you know, now that I have a couple hours of extra daylight to play with I might as well take my time

[@kirkvermont7965]

Nice spot! I bought the same grill after you recommended. Cheers!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Good choice! I love mine

[@bubl8015]

Another great video - well done - liked your logo intro - enjoyable after a long day of work to see your video

[@BrooksandBirches]

Awesome! Thank you! I thought I'd try something new

[@haroldcotten1840]

I'm not picking, I just like camping videos, and your sense of humor

[@robertgivens9558]

Chocolate salted nuts? LOL, Another very good episode! Cheers!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha glad you enjoyed it Robert! Cheers

[@nancychandler7289]

Love it all!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Nancy!!

[@davidblackwell3788]

As always enjoyed the video... I just got back from a few days of winter camping. 3 feet of snow at 8000 feet so it was snowshoes to travel about otherwise post holing all the time. Winter camping is great! I have a Agawa folding saw too. I tested the Silky Big Boy this time. A great saw as well.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Sounds great! I must admit I'm not a big fan of snowshoes but I also think mine are a little too big and clunky for my needs. Silky do make some great saws! Have fun

[@bradtremblay2111]

Where were you camping?

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

Shed hunting awesome for hiking and content this time of year specially where you like to hunt

[@BrooksandBirches]

Yes!! I found a real nice shed this year when out deer hunting and I want to go and scout some new areas when the snow melts and check out some south facing slopes

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

@@BrooksandBirches I love shed hunting found my biggest shed to date last week. South facing slopes great place to look. Also bucks love hemlocks check those out as well

[@brittanymwancientlight]

🌲beautiful 🌨

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you! 😊

[@bellasavadge1302]

I just love the videos. Thank you

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Bella!!

[@RobertAdiPurnomo]

It's amazing experience for me to watch this video 🙏..coz in my place are tropical area,there is no snow in there,and watching this video is so Awesome 👍👍🙏☺

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you my friend! I'm happy you like the snowy camping 👍👍🙏

[@bobbiesox6289]

Loved the new intro! Great job!!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Bobbie! Glad you liked it!!

[@herbsmith6871]

Add a little bit of diced ham and some cheese?? Another great one Rob. Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@BrooksandBirches]

Yes! I realized afterwards that a little cheese would have been great on them

[@keystonearcher]

Very nice as always. Maybe in the mornings, tell us how you slept. We watch your different sleeps systems and would be good info.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks for the idea! I mean I usually sleep fine these days. A tent is a bit rougher on the body than the hammock but for the most part my gear is pretty well suited to the environment these days

[@happypheetphotographyBYWILEY]

Hey Rob - Amazing series of videos this past week or so. Enjoyed every one of them. Excellent quality and content. I would not change a thing. Snowing here in the Arizona desert. I am 50 miles north of the U.S./Mexico Border at about 3000 feet in elevation. In the foothills of 9158 foot Mt. Lemmon. We have 6 inches of snow this morning and it is still coming down. I have plenty of trees where you can hang your hammock, should you want to camp in the Arizona snow. Take Care - Stay Safe. Regards, Randy in Arizona

[@phantom6715]

Always enjoy your videos

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome video

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Dave!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@BrooksandBirches my pleasure

[@Cloax]

Wooodve been a doozy hahah love the vids man stay up stay safe brotha!!!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha cheers brotha! Made it out alive... this time anyway lol

[@wanderer5183]

Loving these snow camping videos Rob. Reminds me what I left behind 2 years ago when I left upstate NY and moved south. Winter time has always been my favorite time to camp, no bugs and no humidity - You can always add layers to stay warm in the winter, there's only so much you can take off in the summer. God bless man.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thank you sir! I’m currently in the south right now to visit my son, my wife’s desperate to move down here but I’m just not ready. I do love it down here but I also love the snow and the mountains and the area we live in. Who knows though, I still need to check out the Appalachian region

[@wanderer5183]

@@BrooksandBirches That's where I'm at now, the Appalachian region. Nice down here but in my humble opinion not nearly as nice as the Adirondacks. If you ever make it to the Kentucky/Tennessee/Virginia region hit me up I'll share some prime camping & fishing spots I've found here.

[@Nodeelite]

Excellent work love this type of video thankyou

[@BrooksandBirches]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Miguel_ON65]

Hello Rob! You are a champion of the American forests, there is no doubt about that. I see that you like very well-done peppers LOL, don't you? Next time you can wrap them with aluminum foil. They don't roast so much. A hug, my friend.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Gracias Miguel! Thats a great idea, I didn't think about the aluminum foil! I will do that next time for sure

[@carrier6517]

Hi from Adelaide, Australia. Great video mate! Well done. It was 32 degrees celsius here today, quite warm, so seeing you camping in the snow was lovely to see ( made me feel a little less hot ). I personally like your commentary but I have to be happy with what I get 😊. Please keep 'em coming.

[@jthev]

Steak and chocolate-two of nature's perfect foods.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Absolutely!

[@kennethwilson8633]

Have fun stay safe.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. At about 23:40-23:55, I would say that is a perfectly cooked piece of meat. Yummo!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Cheers! I've found that 5 minutes on both sides over a hot bed of coals is usually just about perfect depending on ambient temperature

[@notquiteultralight1701]

I had absolutely no idea i could put my solo stove directly on the snow like that!! That’s a game changer for sure! I guess i could have practiced that at home😁

[@stevieworley1216]

luv watching your videos please keep up the good work in the woods bro 😜 please let me hear from you sir 🏔️🔥👀🥩 and keep doing what you do very educational stuff

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks Stevie!! I have a lot of fun making these videos for you! 🔥👀🥩

[@mcdigsit]

The loon beginning is to cool Robert

[@BrooksandBirches]

I think so Bob! I love hearing that sound in the spring

[@mcdigsit]

@@BrooksandBirches love your show man

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

I've made egg in an avocado but never a bell pepper. I would build a bigger fire and cook them over hot coals instead of open flames. I'll have to try the bell pepper, at home I think I would boil the pepper a bit first so it cooks quicker.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Really?? An avocado would be delicious. Egg cooked in avocado with some toast.... hmmm no you hav me thinking Tony. I like it

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@BrooksandBirches Oh yea its pretty good. Need large avocado and spoon a little bit out so the egg will fit. Then when its almost done you can add toppings if you'd like as well.

[@bhoward9378]

Another wee dram. Be careful of pouring that into a beverage that's too hot; the alcohol may evaporate and then you'd really be out on a limb! Now you REALLY know why falling branches are called Widow Makers. Love the content, as always. Greetings from Wyoming!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha yeah I do! That could have been a head splitter for sure! Cheers buddy

[@JJsAdventureLogs]

Be careful when hauling logs like that, don't want to pull your back in the woods! Most people cut it in quarters and haul it back like that vs trying to drag the whole tree up. Great video regardless of the fact!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha yeah I was just being lazy and didn't want to buck it up into more manageable pieces. Which is a dumb idea because like you say, a pulled muscle or strain would be no fun

[@JJsAdventureLogs]

@Brooks & Birches I so feel that sometimes too, though. Haha keep up the great work man! 👏 🤘🏻

[@franchnature8664]

Bravo 👏

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

Nice trip. I think the eggs in the peppers would have come out better if you wrapped them in aluminum foil? Take care buddy.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I agree! That seems to be the consensus so far so foil it is next time. Cheers!

[@haroldcotten1840]

Like the intro brother just got you

[@texasmoby]

Hi Rob. Another great video and really enjoying your recent content. Lucky not to get harpooned there mate. Cutting that log in half and making two trips would be an easier option 😂 Those peppers though mate… Seriously, stand them on some foil and as soon as the eggs start to set, expose to the fire. Absolutely perfect steak cookery however. Best wishes from London 👍🏼

[@jaymccuin4665]

Great trip again as always, tho the spear raining down was kinda creepy. Cat has 8 lives left. Haha! I have never used a hammock. I am a guy, that tosses and turns all night long, can you do that in a hammock? I guess I need to get one, tho I love yours with the bars at each end to open it up more square. Thanks for taking us along!

[@BrooksandBirches]

You can't toss and turn as much in a hammock but the great thing about this one is you can actually lay on your side so if you o need to switch positions you can. I'm a side sleeper so I really need to be able to toss and turn too

[@jaymccuin4665]

@@BrooksandBirches Thanks so much for the info, I guess I am a side sleeper too and your hammock I like alot.

[@charlottejet4338]

Steak looked good. Have you thought about cooking it wrapped in foil to retain the moisture, and finish on the BBQ? Lindt chocolate is an excellent choice. Have you tried orange Toblerone? It's amazing!

[@BrooksandBirches]

I've never tried cooking a steak in foil to be honest. I guess that would be nice with some butter and rosemary in there too. Oops, now my mouth is watering!

[@charlottejet4338]

@@BrooksandBirches Rosemary, cloves, and garlic with lamb, and a glug of red wine. I only suggested cooking it in foil so it doesn't dry out over your fire. Of course, you must always let meat rest before eating. Fillet works very well... 😉🇬🇧

[@chrisj8822]

I'd think a cast iron dutch oven would be perfect for cooking the peppers and eggs.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I agree! Would be great for a car camping trip with the wife

[@Longbowwoman]

Love your winter camping videos. And love the variation of shelters. Thanks for taking the time to edit all the videos. Time consuming. Question. What model Kuiu backpack is that in this video? Thanks!

[@me-ev3kz]

Thank you for posting your trip. I can use a few of your ideas myself. I did not find what kind of bridge hammock you have. Ridge Runner, or Dutch?

[@JasonMcCann841]

Watch those falling branches!!😳

[@BrooksandBirches]

Nearly got me!!

[@woodsinme]

Beautiful country Rob. I have a question. Why don't more people carry cayenne pepper? Look into the uses. The powder is a very good coagulant , even for severe bleeding. There are many accounts of people using it to stop a heart attack (for real) and it is great to help with your core temperature. In my opinion everyone should add some to their carry. So many uses. Thanks for the upload bud.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I did not know that! I will have to start carrying some. I need one of those little glass vile sets for spices so I can carry some different spices with me

[@woodsinme]

@@BrooksandBirches You can get garlic/cayenne in capsule form. Try sprinkling one over hot pizza. Very good! Take care til next time Rob.

[@1167rover]

I've seen some funny shit in my life but when you brought those peppers off of the grill, I damn near fell out of my chair! .....WELL DONE SIR!

[@BrooksandBirches]

haha thanks buddy!!!

[@haroldcotten1840]

Good video my brother but I think you can keep the eggs and green peppers haha thanks for your time

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha no worries brother! I guess it's not to everybodys taste but I thought it was good. Glad you liked the intro buddy

[@haroldcotten1840]

Great job on the steak 👍

[@BrooksandBirches]

cheers brother!!

[@broddireyrhansen1297]

Thanks for the video, what hammock are you using? Does it have a better sleeping experience than normal ones?

[@BrooksandBirches]

Warbonnet Ridgerunner is the absolutely the way to go. I can’t do gathered end hammocks, I need a lay flat one and out of the ones I have tried this one is the best hands down

[@josephmonarko4514]

What type of blade do you recommend for a saw ? Liked the video you do a great job.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I mean for me typically I would go with a dead wood blade just because that's pretty much all I cut with mine

[@josephmonarko4514]

@@BrooksandBirches thanks for the info and I'll give it a try.

[@huli1gun]

hi! maybe it was necessary to put foil? under the peppers

[@sprintershepherd4359]

nice video . and a mad egg in capsicum idea, might give it a go one day . what herbs did you put on it ? was that 4x4 meter tarp 13.12 x13.12 foot ?

[@OGTylerP]

lerdy... i've had rotten tree tops come down at me before.. but never like that.... could of sucked in the top of the noggin...

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha I know man! I've not been whacked by one yet but I've been close before

[@johnbowse4693]

nice fire. char is good for digestion. ?? water filter? Hmm? jb Hey British.

[@BrooksandBirches]

I did think about its use as a water filter when I looked at it. Luckily it didn't have to come to that lol. Pretty sure they pump it into your system when you overdose to absorb whatever you have ingested

[@johnbowse4693]

@@BrooksandBirches I did not specify. Charred food. Much like the skin of pepper or onion. I was in North Carolina and they all ate burnt. Meaning the carbon of the food. I char my grilled cheese. ly jb

[@dianashrome7852]

You made me giggle. I could be your Mother, literally. A word of advice as an older woman who has cooked many a meal while camping. Wrap the peppers in foil. At least under them. Add egg, scrambled with a bit of diced ham, some cheese, or even put in a skillet with a lid. It will cook more evenly for you and not burn. Hopefully your sweet wife can join you one of these days.

[@johnbowse4693]

WORDS FROM A WISE WOMAN. LUV YOU SISTER.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Thanks for the tip Diana! I think some foil would work great, much lighter than bringing a frying pan with a lid too! I just bought my wife a new backpack so she'll be coming with me on plenty of trips this year

[@dianashrome7852]

@@johnbowse4693 thank you 😊😍

[@judynixon9572]

Why not my dear 😂 also hopefully one day your beautiful wife is going to join u comping . 🥰 💙

[@BrooksandBirches]

I hope so too! I just bought her a new backpack to come camping with me when the weather warms up

[@johnnyrussell8729]

Steak looked good just please don't do the Lonewolf 902 head nod while eating. Just bsing, have fun.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha I didn't know that was even a thing Johnny! Lol

[@sergeysergey5589]

Дзякуй вельми тикава , респект .

[@franchnature8664]

Super viens me voir en France

[@BBQDad463]

Sweet campout! There must not be any bears, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, or skunks where you are camping. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, USA, you would have been raided by wildlife.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha we have all of those and more where I am but they are still tucked up in bed for the season. I'm sure after I left a few of them would have come around to check it out

[@derekwpennington1796]

Maybe snaring rabbit and squirrell if legal in your area. Great video. Be safe and keep them coming. Much respect from Maine

[@BrooksandBirches]

I do have my trappers license but snare's are not legal in my area. I think come the fall though I want to do some more trapping

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Hey I know this was 9 months ago but howd you sleep in that hsmmock setup? Cool vid for sure! Holy shit fuck man! Those were some cooked peppers!!🤣😊👍🏼

[@jenniferj7588]

That is the only way to cook steak it taste so better over wood ..I would never cook in pan when out side or winter time . Once you eat that way you do not want eat any other way ....

[@vollition]

Hammock?

[@BrooksandBirches]

Yes!

[@jamessmith14000]

Sometimes ya just need salty chocolate nuts in your mouth. Amen brother. Back to basics. Awesome 'possum.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Preach!! Cheers brother!

[@BBQDad463]

I thought the eggs were cooked too quickly, too much, at too high a heat. Ease up and slow down, next time. Otherwise, looks like a great idea! Rock on!

[@BrooksandBirches]

Noted! They were cooking great but right at the end I flipped them over and I think that's what over did them just a little bit

[@S.JerseyJim]

You have to think to yourself “maybe I should bring a cordless chainsaw?” I know the purists would freak.

[@franchnature8664]

Franch nature sur youtube

[@bambabi15]

I am not a fan of the commentary, I like the background sounds honestly my fiancé and I put you on to sleep to 😅

[@TheDarkestOne]

Are you in NY or onterrible by chance? Your accent doesn't match the landscape lol.

[@BrooksandBirches]

Haha yeah I live in the US! I’m originally from england

[@endlesscamp22]

Excuse me, i like your videos, but man, eating that black burned thing is a really cancer boosting, you shouldn´t do that. Sorry, just trying to warn you.

[@CoyoteSticksbyWILEY]

Hey Rob - Amazing series of videos this past week or so. Enjoyed every one of them. Excellent quality and content. I would not change a thing. Snowing here in the Arizona desert. I am 50 miles north of the U.S./Mexico Border at about 3000 feet in elevation. In the foothills of 9158 foot Mt. Lemmon. We have 6 inches of snow this morning and it is still coming down. I have plenty of trees where you can hang your hammock, should you want to camp in the Arizona snow. Take Care - Stay Safe. Regards, Randy in Arizona