Winter Hot Tent Camping on the Des Moines River

[@bibutheking]

Love when it gets into the warm tent, cooking and lurking around, watching fire burning with a nice warm choclate. :)

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

I don’t recognize your name so I want to welcome you to my channel and thank you for hanging out and leaving such a thoughtful comment. I appreciate that very much as it gives me valuable insight

[@juriekakoti2523]

I just love the the trees. So welcoming. They will sprout again with greenery

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

I will come back in the summer, it’ll be interesting to see how much different it is

[@myvanlife1]

That was awesome. Thanks for the upload, man!!!

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

Hey as always Van I appreciate you stopping by and dropping a comment. It never goes unnoticed

[@MrRich2u]

Nice blah looking day :)

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

Mr. Rich I don’t recognize your name so want to take a second to thank you for hanging out with me and leaving a comment. That’s actually exactly what I was thinking when I editing the video. In person it didn’t seem quite that dreary

[@robertcrompton2733]

Have I been watching this channel too long? I recognized some of the landmarks. Anyways, I always enjoy the views of the river valley.

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

Haha no you are exactly right, I have been in this area before. It has turned into one of my personal favorite spots on that particular stretch of river. As always appreciate you coming along 👍

[@robertcrompton2733]

@@iowacampclimbhike6083 I know what you mean - there are some places that I like to go back to. In particular, I'm thinking of Swamp Creek on the Pinhoti Trail

[@gravedigga314]

My Thermarest air mattress also had seperated baffels. Twice their warranty department sent me a replacement for free!😊

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

You still using the replacement? Seems lots of issues with blown baffles on the Xped Pads. Xped is shipping me a new one after submitting a few pictures and filling out a service request. Good customer service at least

[@gravedigga314]

@@iowacampclimbhike6083 yes the new one is ok. My first pad blew 2 baffles at the head so it makes a good pillow. The second one is at the foot end (Tapered matress) so not very helpful. I am looking at Sea to summit pads now. Love the polmoly wood,stove. I've been looking at the folding winterwell

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

Sea to summit makes excellent pads, big fan of them myself. I think the winter S2S version has a lower R value than thermarest and Xtherm is the only downside I’ve noticed. Looks like they took good care of you. When I was looking at stoves it was between the pomoly t brick mini and the winnerwell. I’ve had my stove three years and while it’s deformed and morphed it’s held up well

[@patfinn8859]

My Dad always boiled his chicken to eat. Easy and somewhat fast. I do it and make burritos with it.

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

I only recently discovered how much EASIER it is… also much cleaner and less clean up. Personally I think it also tastes great, I read you lose some nutrients when boiling though

[@janinemillar5989]

Lol..I love your literally stir stick.chicken is my favorite..usually with mushrooms and rice.How come you don't bring a book to read?I just finished Micheal Connelly's book.I've read all his book.reading makes ya forget about reality which you know from my past that I need that.

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

I used to read all the time, It’s something I should do more of, I always feel a little smart after reading a book. I have brought books before but they tend to get dirt all over them (my fault though) Any book you recommend? I usually read horror and sci-fi

[@janinemillar5989]

@iowacampclimbhike6083 hi..I'm sorry I don't read horror or Sci fi..just mysteries.Doesn't Stephen King write some horror and I think Dean Kootnz I think that's how it's spell..maybe go to your local library and they will fix you up.I get books on loan for 3 weeks and if it's not on demand I can renew them.I know of some people have books on kindle..I 'd rather have the book in hand .I hope you go to that camping spot in the summer ..so as too see the woods alive and birds singing and mosquitos munching on you lol

[@iowacampclimbhike6083]

I will make sure to go back in the summer to showcase just how much it changes ! You inspired me to bring some books as well. Look forward to seeing what I choose.. and btw ! Good idea on the library. I miss going there as a kid, many fond memories

[@janinemillar5989]

@iowacampclimbhike6083 Ah nice !I look forward to seeing the change. Perhaps you could go in the spring..summer..and fall lol..just kidding..I know life gets in the way when you want to do enjoyable things .I hope you find some good books and they let you forget about life for abit