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Dog Dad Outdoors
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This is for those of you who love the outdoors but don't have much time to enjoy it. Perhaps you are parents of dogs or children, husbands or wives, busy lives and your time and money are limited? For many of us with family commitments, a 5 day epic outdoor adventure is a pipe dream, even a full day can be a challenge.
In this Channel I intend to focus on accessible outdoor micro-adventures, from a few hours to a couple of days, affordable kit and outdoor training, sharing my experience of a long-term love of the outdoors and 10 years as an instructor of Army and RAF Air cadets.
Dogs are a huge part of my life and so I will also share my two best friends, Bolt, my super cute but demanding Pomsky, and Nova, my sweet, loving rescue, and how to incorporate dogs into our adventures.
In this Channel I intend to focus on accessible outdoor micro-adventures, from a few hours to a couple of days, affordable kit and outdoor training, sharing my experience of a long-term love of the outdoors and 10 years as an instructor of Army and RAF Air cadets.
Dogs are a huge part of my life and so I will also share my two best friends, Bolt, my super cute but demanding Pomsky, and Nova, my sweet, loving rescue, and how to incorporate dogs into our adventures.
5000 Subscriber Special
I can't quite believe I've made it this far, but my silly little channel hit 5,000 subscribers today and so a big thanks to everybody who has subscribed.
In this video I give some heart felt thanks and review if I achieved what I set out to do last year, plus give you an update on the commercial side of the channel and talk about a potential new side hustle.
00:00 Thank You
01:40 Look back and year ahead
05:48 CZcams income and financials
In this video I give some heart felt thanks and review if I achieved what I set out to do last year, plus give you an update on the commercial side of the channel and talk about a potential new side hustle.
00:00 Thank You
01:40 Look back and year ahead
05:48 CZcams income and financials
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Choosing a Hiking Light | What to look for
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With September upon us, you will need a decent hiking light, if you intend to carry on walking and hiking throughout the darker months. In this video I share my personal experience on what to look for when I'm choosing a walking or hiking light with some demo footage of the Trustfire MC3 a great little light I think is ideal. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Size & Weight 00:50 Beam Pattern 02:08 Varia...
Leather vs Fabric Hiking boots
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When it comes to hiking boots people tend to fall into two main camps, those who prefer leather hiking boots and those who prefer synthetic or fabric hiking boots. Despite being a bit of a waking boot snob, I decided to try a synthetic pair of walking boots instead of my usual leather boots over the last 6 months and it's definitely changed my opinion. In this video I give you the pro's and con...
Dog Walking Essentials | What To Carry When Out With Your Dog
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Whether you are going for a quick hour around your local fields, or doing a multi-day hike with your dogs, there is some stuff that will make theirs and your life more comfortable and could just help you deal with a disaster should an accident occur. In this video we explore what I consider to be my dog walking essentials.
Causes of Heatstroke in dogs. Its Not What You Think
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There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding the causes of heatstroke in dogs. Some well-intentioned such as the infographics we see on Facebook telling how hot is too hot to walk our dogs but they are often simplified to make it easier to understand for the masses. This can cause a lot of friction between well meaning dog owners and dog owners who are just getting by as best they can. ...
Dutch Poncho Liner (Woobie) Blanket. Is it Warm enough?
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The US Poncho liner or Woobie blanket is an an iconic bit of kit, but did you know you can get a Dutch Army poncho liner or Woobie blanket? In this video we look at the Dutch Woobie blanket and ask three main questions: 1. Is it fit for purpose? 2. Is it warm enough for cooler climates like the UK? 3. Has technology moved on and its just had its day? 00:00 Poncho Liner (Woobie) Intro 00:47 Why ...
YouTuber Goes Down Filming | Medical Incident in the Woods
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I was ill week before last and pushed myself too fast. I ended up getting into difficutly with a a medical incident where I thought I was going to faint, then my brain just kind of went into low performance mode while out filming my last video for CZcams. I still wasn't firing on all four cylinders the next week . Fortunately have another long weekend so I'm just taking it easy until I get bett...
Wild Camping - Why?
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Why would anybody go wild camping? It's had work, tiring and not the most comfortable or convenient thing to do. Yet in sometimes its the only way to experience the outdoors in certain locations and times. In this video I share how I've recently come to realise that I'm not wild camping in the UK for the actual camping, but more of a means to an end to experience the great outdoors the way I wa...
New Forest - Any Good?
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This weekend I decided to go exploring in the new forest for the first time, I packed my camping gear, some essentials and arrived at Ashurst (new Forest) station. What follows are my first impressions of the New Forest National Park. Will I back, or will I avoid it? 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Montage 1 02:04 Not all Forest 03:06 Matley Wood Montage 04:58 Final Thoughts
What do Americans Think of the UK Self Defense Laws?
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I've had quite a few negative comments from American's now regarding laws on self-defence and gun control in the UK, specifically in response to my videos on personal security whilst wild camping in the UK. In the interest of international co-operation I thought it would be a good idea explain why UK laws, whilst they may seem restrictive to Americans work really well within the context of UK G...
Stealth Camper's Guide to Camouflage
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In this video I look at how to camouflage your shelter when stealth camping so you have a better chance of not being seen. I cover some of the basics including shape, shine and surface, calling upon my time spent as a Sergeant Instructor within the UK Cadet forces. I've thrown in some Monty Python style explosions for entertainment value and this is a pretty good introduction to the art of camo...
Spring Woodland Walk Minus 1 Dog | Cinematic Forest Scenes
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Nova and I went out for a beautiful spring woodland walk today. Sadly my other dog, Bolt had to have a major surgery this week so he won't be joining us for a while. He is doing fine, he needed to have some fragments of bone removed from his elbow that had broken loose in both forelegs. The forest we walk in (Hawley Wood in Farnborough) is stunning at the moment as there is a lot of wild rhodod...
Dutch Army Hyena Daysack | Dutch 3 day Assault Pack | Bushcraft Bag
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 3 měsíci
The Dutch Army Hyena daysack, also known as the 3-day assault pack is a full NATO Spec daysack. It's a fantastic rucksack for bushcraft, walking, or just general days out in the town or country. Tough & Durable, this will last for many years. Unlike most current Army surplus daysacks, this is available in a non-camouflage solid tone, Coyote Brown and so it's something of a rarity. It also has s...
Preppers Shop UK 24 Hour Ration Pack Review
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I recently purchased three, British army style 24 hour ration packs from Preppers Shop UK. What follows is a review of the packs I received. 24 hour ration packs are ideal for camping, walking and bushcrafting although they can be an expensive way to buy food. The offer of £9.99 at preppers shop seemed like very good value for money and so I was keen to find out if they lived up their description.
I Got Lost! Hiking on the Aldershot Military Training Area
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This weekend I went out to Ceaser's Camp and to explore the Aldershot Military Training area. It was an absolutely beautiful day, I was enjoying myself so much I lost track of time and got temporarily lost off-trail in the dark. I intended to be out for about 5 hours and ended up out for 9. This is where training and preparation can turn what could be a disaster into something relatively trivia...
Stealth Camping Shelter | Dutch army Poncho Review
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Stealth Camping Shelter | Dutch army Poncho Review
Walking over 40 | Planning Your Year Outdoors
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Walking over 40 | Planning Your Year Outdoors
Stealth Camp Locations - I Struck Gold!
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Why is it so Different? | Exploring Unusual Patch of Woodland | Cinematic (Audio fixed)
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I Need Your Help! | Feedback On New Channel Plans
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I Need Your Help! | Feedback On New Channel Plans
Taking and Walking on a Bearing | Using a Compass To Find Direction
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Taking and Walking on a Bearing | Using a Compass To Find Direction
Ranger Beads Suck! | Tracking Distance Walked
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Ranger Beads Suck! | Tracking Distance Walked
No Compass Navigation | Navigating by Handrails and Collecting Features for hikers and wild campers.
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No Compass Navigation | Navigating by Handrails and Collecting Features for hikers and wild campers.
Navigation Basics - Measuring Distances | Map and Compass Skills
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Navigation Basics - Measuring Distances | Map and Compass Skills
Navigation Basics: Grids and Grid References
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Navigation Basics: Grids and Grid References
Navigation Basics: Introduction to Maps & Scales
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Navigation Basics: Introduction to Maps & Scales
Vlog: Walking for Mental Health - 27th Nov 2023
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Vlog: Walking for Mental Health - 27th Nov 2023
Practical UK Survival for Regular Folk Outdoors 7: Self Rescue
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Practical UK Survival for Regular Folk Outdoors 7: Self Rescue
Practical UK Survival for Regular Folk Outdoors 6: Actions On
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Practical UK Survival for Regular Folk Outdoors 6: Actions On
This guy worries about laws too much. Do what you have to to defend yourself, worry about the law later.
That's an odd way of looking at it when you can do what you need to do to defend yourself within the law. The law just stops you being excessive.
congratulations, you have created some great content.
Only criminals carry guns in the UK. You can't even carry a lock knife here.🙄
You can, but you need to have a valid reason for doing so. Its classed same as a fixed blade knife.
@@dogdadoutdoors I know it's crazy.
well done on 5K
Congrats! It's a snowball effect that gets easier once the balls rolling
Congratulations buddy well deserved too .. always interesting and informative as someone else said no click bait or spuddle …👍👍👍
Thank you, I do try to keep it honest.
Congratulations! You deserve it, onwards and upwards. Im confident you can smash the 10k barrier and shoot well past the 50k mark! Love the content that you create. Keep at it mate!
Thank you, really appreciate that.
Well done DD, and best of luck with the next steps,
Thank you Simon.
Excellent result! Great channel. Congratulations 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
Thank you David, very much appreciated.
I wear them alot from early autumn onwards, I tend to be a forest hermit, so with mud, brambles, especially bushwacking ,I use on similar to yours ,gortex trekmates gaiters, had about 12 years if not longer, but I may get another pair just in case, cool video, good health and safe travels my friend, cheers craig
Cheers Craig, very much appreciated.
Very well done brv, you are very insightful man. ❤
Thanks Andrew.
Well done.
Thanks very much.
You could tell strange folklore stories about the area you're visiting? That'd be fascinating. Throw in some facts as well, so it's informative too? 😂
Yes, I have been exploring this idea. I think its a good one.
@@dogdadoutdoors something like the bush tukker man. Not specifically what he told but how. I like your content. Go for it.
@@dogdadoutdoors czcams.com/video/2Y47XWZxgaM/video.html he tested 2 small drones. Maybe you already picked one. Just in case.
Eyyyy! 🥳 Many Congratulations Friend! Glad to be here! 😋👍🤝
Thanks buddy, that means a lot to me.
Congratulations 🎊
Thank you Heather.
Congrats on 5K. Excellent information and great presentation. Thanks
Thank you very much Richard, I guess you must be Jaynes other half! Its always nice to see familiar names popping up again and again.
@@dogdadoutdoors yes we watch you together 😊
Congratulations 🎉 it's a lovely channel. We watch everything and enjoy it every time. 🙂
Thanks Jayne, that does mean a lot. Knowing people are enjoying it definitely makes it easier to keep going!
I subbed earlier today as i like your straight forward videos and non of that silly clickbait titles to your videos.Well done.
Cheers Dave, I hate it when I feel I've been duped into clicking on a channel.
@@dogdadoutdoors czcams.com/video/2Y47XWZxgaM/video.html
Cheers for the great little review. For the other viewers and those thinking of investing in 1. I have 3 of these that I tie together to create a modular sleep system. I sleep hot and I have taken 3 of them combined down to -4deg on dartmoor and I was alright.i am convinced that when they are made they weave magic spells into the damn things as they will cool you in the heat and keep you warm in the cold - go figure. They are 100% worth every penny.
I've definitely been using mine a lot, and it will be getting a lot of action in front of the TV now the cooler nights will soon be upon us.
Grunt Proof drags the earlier version of this bag behind his pickup truck. Indestructible. Worth a look-see.
Yeah I never had any issues with it, in fact I've still got it, it just feels a bit delicate, but then I'm comparing it to military issue kit, which is built to be abused.
I want to be sneaky tho
They are definitely great at being sneaky.
Please check out the latest google and Trust Pilot reviews for an accurate account of how Prepper Shop UK does business
"Its illegal to carry any item you intend to use for self-defense" "If somebody attacked me, I'd hit them on the head with this big torch I have on me" Man, if you get into an altercation, I hope nobody watches this.
Is not waterproof?
The attack alarm? Probably not, I think you buy a higher quality one it would be though.
i've swapped back to leather boots over fabric. Fabric offer litter weight and I feel work well in summer months, but I have found that they can be punctured by thorns , brambles etc. Since I'm out in rough woodland a lot , especially when coaching or marshalling I found the leather ones are more durable. BTW I wrote a review of the Salomon gtx hiking boots on website a few years ago
Totally agree.
I always go camping by myself..here in the USA 🇺🇸 I carry a pistol and rifle..
I can see why you need one in the USA, if we had bears, cougars or wolves I think I'd want something too!
My sort wide beam head torch for around the tent. My Stanley torch with a long beam for everything esle. Use the two in case one fails.
Perfect setup, back-ups and they complement each other nicely.
There are some round bells (collar cat tipe, I don't remember its name in english) with a clip that are normally sold for fishing. These are good to be atached to the fishing nylon to crate a barrier with sound if they are touched. They are small and light to carry, and can be attached to anything. I would not recomend them if it is too windy though, bc it can make unwanted sounds if there is too much wind. But in normal conditions they are great.
I bet they work great, I know I've used tin cans with a couple of stones in when I was a kid, the bells are a definite step up from that and they can be pretty loud judging by all the 'jingle dogs' we hear when I'm out walking my two.
@@dogdadoutdoors yes, I found now there are also some more sofisticated ones, with light and an electrical alarm, with batteries, but I'd probably get this round bells with clips myself. I used to have also, an alarm but a small electric one, that I attached to my tent door, in campings where I had other campers around, and they stealing something from my tent could be a possibility. It worked really well. And they are quite cheap, battery operated. They sound much much louder, and in that scenario, much better to go to the toilet for example.
You gave raised some really good points about waterproof and reliability. I don't have a waterproof one as such. I have two energizer headlamps (one has red light function) I carry spare batteries. On the EDC side my keyring hosts a True Utility rechargeable led and I have a separate pouch with a fully charged Olight IR2 - think that's what it is called, it gives 6 hours on low light. Always enjoy your videos and I will check out that torch you have, thanks.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you are enjoying them!
I would like to add, that having ability to use red light is pretty useful - at the very least damn mosquitoes don't seam to be attracted to red light
Dam, I should have mentioned that. Excellent point, well made! one of my long throw hand held torches is Red too and I do really like using that one outdoors.
"People will think i'm a complete nutter." Know you do they? 😂 Seriously though, thanks for your wonderful content. It's strange how things kick in isn't it. I put a handful of small carabina clips in my pocket when i took my Son to the Woods for a picnic in the Tent. As we were putting it up, one or the corner fabric bits snapped. My Son went,"Awww bro! No waay!" I suddenly remembered the clips and went,"Eyyy 'ang on a sec!" And i clipped the two broken bits together. It won't last many trips, but i was fascinated by the way my instincts just kicked in like that. Think i'm actually getting the hang of this stuff. 😂👍🤝
Thats it. Mick at Hampshire Outdoors and Survival is good at that sort of improvisation. I always carry a length of Duct tape wrapped around an old card, doesn't take up much space but its amazing what you can do with a couple of metres of duct tape!
I'm very into solo camping, perhaps not wild as such, as the Woods i camp at are about ten mins from my front door, but it's the Wildlife i love, the smell, the sounds. None of that's a possibilty at a campsite or in a hotel. You have traffic, other folk talking and tech bleeping away. I've never lit a fire on my Adventures, because i feel it attracts too much attention, and deters those lovely little critters at the same time. I want them to snuffle about nearby. That's the nitty gritty of it for me. 😂
I do like it when you have a 'close encounter' with an animal and that does tend to happen when you are still and just enjoying the smells and sounds of nature. I had a deer almost knock my stove over one year, I had to call out to warn it and the look on its face when it realised I was there was priceless!
@@dogdadoutdoors Haaha! That sounds proper comical. I never light fires, and either sit in my chair or lay in my Tent. Like you said about being quiet and still, i find it therapeutic for myself as well as better for Wildlife. No screen flickering in my face, and no daft noises in my earholes. 😂 There's a time and place for that, but not in the great outdoors in my opinion. 👍🤝
Imagine if you could hook something up to make a horrific growling sound. I reckon only a complete psychopath would hang around after THAT sound. 😂 Oh and body spray could be a justifiable self defence item wouldn't it? Your setting up, getting a bit hot, been walking round for a spot for a while? 😉 They get too close, they're getting it in the eyes as well as being temporarily blinded by the torch. 😂
I'm lucky, I've got a big dog (7 stone), she's lovely but if I saw her or heard he growling I'd make myself scarce. She's part Caucasian Shepherd, part Turkish Kangol, German Shepherd and Pointer. She looks like an overgrown pointer that works out.
The second time i was Camping in my local Woods, it was around half one am, and a roe deer was about ten feet away from my tent. I was asleep at the time, only to be jolted awake by "Baark baaaark brrrraaaark" Luckily i'd heard it before both in real life and as audio. Still initially jumped out of my skin, before chuckling to myself,"It's a bloomin' Deer! Maaan that's wild!" 😂 Love UK Animals. We have some nuts sounding birds and things don't we? Haa!
That we do, and it helps knowing nothing is really out to eat you!
I only was only considered a bit of wild camping! Our cousins over the sea would have us believe an armed hamburgler is behind every bush. A night in the country sounds like surviving Vietnam. A well put reply, dont suppose it changed their opinions though...hohum.
In fairness to them, because every other bugger is armed and is determined to 'stand their ground' and resort to shooting first it kind of makes sense why they would want to be armed too, but its not how I would like to live my life for sure!
off topic but that looks exactly like the woods they filmed wold blood in 😂
It's possible. I know we have had quite a few films recorded here. I know of Savannah, James bond, avengers age of Ultron, Jurassic park dominion, it ain't half hot mum, and detective pichachu! But there are film crews here every year or two, we don't normally get to find out what they are filming.
It's designed to be used with the dutch army poncho so your wearing your tarp very good system when used together
Yes, I have bought one since and you are right, together its a pretty good system.
In America we stand our ground!
You do, and one of the outcomes of that is that you have a homicide rate 8 times higher than the UK. You guys can do what you want in your own country, but our ways work for us.
@@dogdadoutdoors I' d rater live in dangerous freedom than peaceful slavery!
@@Mike-p8e Of course you would. How many paid days off do you get each year? How much free time do you actually have with paid days off and time off work?
@@dogdadoutdoors Hows that lack of free speach going? Post something the crown don't like you get arrested!
@@Mike-p8e Its not the crown, there is a clear separation between the Crown, the Executive, the legislative and the judiciary. How are your rights of free speech going? with reference to one of your former presidents no less? What was it he said that got him into trouble? Some restrictions are necessary. Imagine a situation where an ex-prime minster of the UK who lost an election claimed it was all fake and stolen. We would look like a banana republic wouldn't we?
I've got spaniels I take, the only issue is that there isn't anyone or anything that doesn't know we're in the woods because they're like a bull in a china shop 😂 They are quite good at telling people the camp is their camp and nobody else's though 👍
Sounds like my Nova, if a mouse breaks wind a kilometre away she very enthusiastically tells me, but she is a big old girl at 98lb, she loves everybody and everything, but when she growls or barks it can be pretty intimidating. Mostly she just loves everybody to death though!
You have a great narrative voice mate. Just found the channel. Enjoying the content. New sub from me mate. Greetings from Ireland ☘️☘️
Cheers buddy, much appreciated.
Outstanding and simply professional review man! Fantastic work!
Cheers buddy, thank you very much!
Ive tried many different boots and recently it kind of doesn't much matter about the upper to me as most modern boots fail in the sole really quickly these days. Most soles are made with cheap foam and a tiny thin layer of rubber that looks good but lasts five minutes and then the boots are scrap. All main brands I have tried recently are made so badly that they almost seem to want their boots to fail (I wonder why) and so the soles are utter junk, just for show.
To be fair I've had no issue with military surplus boots, they tend to be made to a spec that is designed to last. Older versions were awful, but the modern ones are often designed from hiking boots. Altberg defenders or Haix combat liability high are worth a try.
I'm amazed that your leather boots have lasted you for 10 years. The soles of mine generally wear out in 6 years. Fabric boots can be OK if you are a fair weather walker who always sticks to firm paths but, as you say, once the waterproof lining wears out they just leak. I don't do so much walking these days, but I have to be out for the dogs every day, rain or shine, for a couple of miles, so leather is always my preference now.
Its probably because I have far too many pairs of boots and I tend to rotate them, I've got two pairs of altbers, warriors and defenders, plus Haix and a cold weather pair!
@@dogdadoutdoors I had expected no less :D I wear leather ankle boots while the going is firm, switching to leather wellingtons for most of the winter when it gets muddy. Saves getting mud all over my trousers.
the sack is awesome!super quality!
Yes, I'm really pleased with it. I used it as my general purpose bag now, I take it to work on the odd day I actually have to go on-site, around town and of course on my walks. Just the right size an awesome quality.
I love my leather Altbergs for when in the woods or on my explores (urbexing) and my leather Meindl's for winter hiking but for the rest of the time when hiking/walking I'll always use fabric, many times trail runners. So much more comfy and light.
Yes I think that is pretty much where I am now. Altbergs are great when its wet and muddy, but they aren't the most breathable.
Useful video thanks. I am the same age as you and have an old ankle injury. Even though I work in town I now wear leather hiking boots all the time to protect my ankle. I wear my older pair of hiking boots when out hunting. Typically Lowa or Meindl. When waxed they last years. Interesting as to how the stiching lasts on the synthetics? Cheers Dave 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
You are welcome David. So far so good on the stiching. I did have the stitching go on a pair of walking shoes from Decathlon, but Decathlon have a really great warranty of 2 years on a lot of stuff so I returned them with the sole half worn down and they replaced with a brand new pair new questions asked. 2nd pair I literally wore to death. They are my cycling shoes now as they are still waterproof, they just don't have much grip on the outside edge as I pronate.
I tried once using beads and stopped immediately. When I hike I want to enjoy my surroundings and not count for ever. I use time as I have been hunting for many years in Australia and I know by distances from experience.
That was my experience, I hated it. The stopwatch method is a little less intrusive into your thoughts.
Please! Do not use fine mesh products around camps in the woods or around the margins of fields. Deer will become entangled in it and then panic. They are strong enough to drag it away and it will cause a miserable and long drawn out death when they get snagged and caught. I have seen the results of exactly this in its miserable. I stalk deer for food as well as doing bushcraft and camping. It's vital that we respect the wildlife around us in their habitat when we spend recreational time. Likewise thin cords can cause harm and damage to limbs of deer if they hit it at speed. They often run through woodland areas at night and during the day. Much of this video is based on paranoia and fear of a threat that really isn't there. If you wild camp, just choose your location very carefully with a decent recce and intelligence gathering prior to setting up. Remember too that in many of the circumstances involved in these potential conflicts, YOU will likely be the trespasser on someone else's land. Of course our personal security is important and I use camouflage and proper prep. But if challenged, it's really time to go away. It is highly unlikely that you are going to be attacked in your camp! Just carry a powerful torch, a phone and make sure you stay as far away as you can from routes where anyone who is likely to be a nuisance will go. I love all these outdoor pursuits and yes, I am very cautious about solo overnight wild camping....but I have never had any issue if I go a long way off the beaten track. Remember that anyone with potential mal intent is very likely to want to be within easy escape routes via footpaths or lanes or roads......just go further than they are likely to be bothered about. Have fun and remember not to carry anything as a 'weapon'. By the way....nice smock! I have the same one!! 👍🏻😊
Camouflage netting is used right up to where you are sleeping and I should think most deer would know you are there and keep away. Put it this way, I suspect more deer are harmed hunting them for food than they are by camouflage netting! :). The trip wires 'give' as soon as you run into them as one end is released and so these are also highly unlikely to cause any damage, there is less resistance than walking into a bramble. But yes, this video is about helping people manage a perceived fear, rather than an actual likely threat. That's not to say the threat isn't real because it can happen and it has happened to me, only once in many years, but it has happened. I look at it like home insurance, the chances of my house burning down whilst I sleep are really, really small, but I still have buildings insurance and smoke alarms, and I don't think anybody would question that.
@@dogdadoutdoors Thanks for the reply. The netting I was talking about was not camo netting. I use it all the time and of course it is no risk whatsoever. The netting you mention is fine mesh bird netting. This has absolutely no place in the woods. It causes huge issues for deer and other mammals. It would be a very bad idea to deploy such a material just on the off chance that one might be interrupted at camp. I have seen the end result when deer come into contact with such materials deployed between trees, and it's not pretty. The humane instant despatch of deer in culling and stalking for food is quite a different matter and takes into account hours and hours of careful prep and so often results in no shot being taken as it would not result in a humane or safe result. There is vast respect shown for the welfare of the quarry. The other worrying demo in your video is the chest or waist height thin line that you say is almost invisible and as demonstrated by you, and does not give way easily when walked into. With clothing on, the chance of injury to a person at slow walking speed is minimal. For a deer charging through the trees on its normal way through, again it will cause injury well before it gives. It's like a cheese wire. Severe cuts can occur. I totally understand the points you make on insurance at home....that is an entirely separate and spurious argument when lined up next to this situation. I also come across the debris left behind by those who have deployed trip wires and other cordage that they cannot be bothered to remove and it's lethal. Just camp safely, and away from places that are likely to attract undesirable attention in the first place and if you are so concerned about your personal security and just enjoying the peace and tranquility of the woods.....well it's probably not a good activity for that type of person to be in trying in the first place. Now, if we were hiding out as resistance fighters.....that is a totally separate matter!! 😉
Last time wild camping in central Europe no human would know I was there and I would leave no traces either. However, some remote villages might have some farms with guard dogs, and they would know I was there from a mile away ;-) So I sometimes inspired some evening barking in the distance. But when they realised I was not moving and potentially no threat, they would calm down after a while.
Dogs are incredible at detecting things, I know with my two if a mouse breaks wind 2 streets away I hear about it!