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These are the things we do. This is the life we live.
Trail running, house plants, outdoors, tea, saving money, hiking, reviews, etc.
I recommend subscribing only if you like several of these things - we are all over the place. Enjoy!
Trail running, house plants, outdoors, tea, saving money, hiking, reviews, etc.
I recommend subscribing only if you like several of these things - we are all over the place. Enjoy!
Plant Shelf Spring Cleaning Timelapse
My plant shelf has turned into a jungle, and while part of me likes it like that, it is hard to keep everything clean and watered. So I took HOURS to clean and organize all my plants.
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Walking 350 Miles in Scotland | Part 2/3: The Cape Wrath Trail to Kinlochewe
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I spent a few weeks walking in the Highlands of Scotland Summer 2023, including the West Highland Way, and the Cape Wrath Trail. I walked 350 miles (563 km) from Glasgow Airport all the way to Sandwood Bay Beach on the northern coast of Scotland. In Part 2, I walk from Fort William along the Great Glen Way and the a start to the eastern route of the Cape Wrath Trail, past Loch Lochy, to Loch Cl...
Meal Prep With Me | 12+ small meals in less than 1.5 hours
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Today I am getting ready for a busy week by preparing most of my lunches, and some of my suppers, for the week. Prepping meals ahead of time saves a lot of time during the week, keeps me well-fed as I work or dance, and contains the mess. Music: Heftone Banjo Orchestra, Peaceful Henry Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) freemusicarchive.org/music/Heftone_Banjo_Orchestra/Musi...
Walking 350 Miles in Scotland | Part 1/3: The West Highland Way
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I spent a few weeks walking in the Highlands of Scotland Summer 2023, including the West Highland Way, and the Cape Wrath Trail. I walked 350 miles (563 km) from Glasgow Airport all the way to Sandwood Beach on the northern coast of Scotland. In Part 1, I walk from Glasgow Airport, to my airbnb in Glasgow's West End, to Milngavie and the beginning of the West Highland Way, and along the WHW by ...
Can I Propagate a Fiddle Leaf Fig from Leaves Only?
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After pruning my fiddle leaf fig, I had a lot of left over leaves. Fiddle Leaf Fig leaves are SO beautiful and big, I could not just throw them away. I have always hears that FLF leaves will not propagate alone, but I had to try for myself. And regardless, I like how the leaves look as individual decorations. This plant is called a Ficus Lyrata.
Hiking in the Rain with Siblings (almost no talking)
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A couple months ago, I went on a rainy winter hike with some siblings in the mountains. The rain sounds made for a quiet peaceful hike.
Propagating My Fiddle Leaf Fig + 2 year update
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My Fiddle Leaf Fig was pressing up against the ceiling, so it was time to prune and propagate. I propagated the cuttings in water for well over a year. Only one of my three cuttings survived, so I welcome any suggestions to get a better propagation success rate. This plant is also called Ficus Lyrata.
A Short Run Near Mount Watatic (no talking)
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Spring is almost here and I went on a shorts-and-t-shirt run on a sunny spring (almost) day.
Pothos Propagation | Soil vs Water (9 months growth)
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I did a side-by-side comparison of multiple pothos cuttings propagated in soil and in water so I can see which method works better. Boxplot length units are in centimeters.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Pruning + 2 Years of Growth
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My fiddle leaf fig was pushing up against the ceiling, so it was time for some pruning and propagation. I talk through the basics of fiddle leaf fig propagation, and show several years of growth, branching, and new leaves after the trimming. This plant is also called Ficus Lyrata
How To Make a Moss Pole for Climbing Houseplants
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I made a five foot tall moss pole for my Monstera plant, as well as a smaller one for a philodendron. In this easy DIY moss pole tutorial, I talk through the supplies and details of the process, and show re-potting a climbing houseplant with the new moss pole. The moss pole supplies (sphagnum moss and wire mesh) for these two poles was under $28 USD at home depot, with lots of supplies left ove...
Hiking 25 Miles in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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I spent a long day of walking with my sister in the Smokies. We started driving well before sunrise, and walked long into the dark.
Camping in the Cold | Western North Carolina (no talking)
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I spent two nights and three days camping and hiking back at home in North Carolina. While it was cold, water froze, and the rhododendron leaves were curled tight, it was not too bad with warm food and a hot water bottle. The time outside and re-connecting with good people is exactly what I needed. Day 0ne: 11.5 mi (18.5 km), Day two: 13 mi (21 km), Day three: 4 mi (6.5 km).
Breaking Ice in Slow-Motion (no talking)
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I spent some time over the weekend walking alone in the woods. There is something incredibly peaceful and satisfying about breaking ice, and the sound it makes, so I decided to share with you.
Elk in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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A heard (or gang) of elk walking, calling, and bugling, along the Oconaluftee River, outside Cherokee NC, in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, along highway 441. According to the National Park Service, "the last elk in North Carolina was believed to have been killed in the late 1700s" until the National Park Service started reintroducing them to the park in 2001.
A 6.5 Hour Walk in the City (no talking)
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A 6.5 Hour Walk in the City (no talking)
Snake Plant Repotting | Drooping leaves from overwatering?
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Snake Plant Repotting | Drooping leaves from overwatering?
HMG Mid 1 Tent Review | 20-Night Review
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HMG Mid 1 Tent Review | 20-Night Review
Human For Scale | Tiny humans in Alaska, and they're progressively harder to spot
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Human For Scale | Tiny humans in Alaska, and they're progressively harder to spot
Hiking Mount Lafayette | Quiet Hiking
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Hiking Mount Lafayette | Quiet Hiking
Repotting a Large Cactus | Detailed How-To
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Repotting a Large Cactus | Detailed How-To
Backpacking Alaska's Brooks Range | Short Version (no music, no talking)
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Backpacking Alaska's Brooks Range | Short Version (no music, no talking)
Making a Succulent Planter (cleaning up a mess of plants)
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Making a Succulent Planter (cleaning up a mess of plants)
Backpacking in the Brooks Range, Alaska | 16 Days, No Trails
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Backpacking in the Brooks Range, Alaska | 16 Days, No Trails
Make Beef Stew with Me | Messing around with a new macro lense
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Make Beef Stew with Me | Messing around with a new macro lense
A Few Plant Chores | Cleaning and Organizing (no talking)
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A Few Plant Chores | Cleaning and Organizing (no talking)
A Long Spring Weekend in Asheville (no talking)
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A Long Spring Weekend in Asheville (no talking)
Unwilting Plants Time Lapse #6 - Fast Plant Recovery
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Unwilting Plants Time Lapse #6 - Fast Plant Recovery
I just ordered this tent and will use it for the first time in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It should arrive in a couple of days :) You gave some great tips. You didn't specifically talk about the guy lines that can be attached on other points of the tent, but I think I saw some in your bag at the end of the video. Did you use them on your track? Do you have a specific brand that you like and did you measure them to be a certain length? I might get some as well for those windy days in the mountains.
You are right! I forgot to talk about those. I am pretty sure I used a 1.8 mm cord off Amazon. I will post the link below. Mostly, this worked really well. I did have some of my taut line hitches slip one really windy night, but usually it held great. And I do think it is a good idea to use them to minimize the flapping of the large thin walls. @adventuresandreams
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHRAXD6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
@@teatimewithja Thank you for your reply! You filmed this 8 months ago. Have you used the tent since? Do you still like it, and do you have any additional things that you learned since that you can share? I'm so excited to use this for the first time :) I'll check out the cord that you linked below, but will likely head to REI later today to get some anyway.
@@teatimewithja That's a really good price. I'll compare it with a few others, but you can't really go wrong with this. Thank you.
Now that I think about it, I have not used the tent since then. I have some others that are better for car camping or for two people. BUT, I am headed to Norway later this summer and will be using the MID1 for a few weeks of hiking. I did talk to someone else who used it in Alaska a month ago - they had a few minor issues: 1) The inside corner of the bathtub/floor did not align with a stake out point so the corner did not hold the floor shape perfectly tight (it did not cause me any issues). 2) The mid-door stake out cord needs to be longer (I added several feet of cord myself). 3) Their woman's black diamond trekking pole was not quite long enough for a perfect set up even with the included extender (My REI Flash Carbon poles where more than long enough without the included extender).
A trash can!? 😂 Why do people keep planting their beautiful FLFs in (literally) rubbish pots?
Cheap, light, and most importantly, available. This was a bit of an emergency repot. I prefer unglazed terra cotta when I can. What is your favorite type of plant pot for a fiddle leaf fig?
@@teatimewithja I've just bought a lovely green pot for mine. Sadly half-destroyed the plant while repotting it though. D'oh!
The grape bounce! Super pretty; those beech groves...woah.
Those beeches (and beaches) were so beautiful, especially on a foggy rainy day.
This is really incredible and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with the world
I appreciate it. It was a mentally and physically challenging trip, but also really fun.
Dang yall started all the way from town lol definitely hot some extra steps in!
It was a LONG day, but since the sun did not set until maybe 1 am, we had plenty of light to get home. Such a beautiful area. When were you in the area?
My peace lily did fine for three weeks in a large dry-cleaning bag. Water and drain well, then cover the whole plant and saucer in a clear plastic bag and seal. It creates a kind of terrarium, and the peace lily liked it -- didn't even wilt.
That is such an amazing idea! Thank you for sharing. I may have to try that this summer when I leave town for several weeks again.
I don't understand why he didn't just waterproof them in the first place.
The Cloudrock Waterproof from On are advertised as waterproof boots, and they were close to new. I learned very quickly that the permafrost in northern Alaska maintain a LOT of surface water that is unavoidable. Add to that many days of rain plus multiple knee-high river crossings, "waterproof" did not do much good, other than keeping my boots from drying quickly..
Fitting tune. You are a bit brutally efficient putting chocolate in with the celery! The Greek salad looks perfect.
I am willing to sacrifice a lot of food perfection for efficiency, like cracking my eggs directly into the pan for scrambling, but I usually don't add cashews to my lunchs, because soggy cashews are nasty.
this is gorgeous and peaceful
Gates of the Artic is such a gorgeous place. I hardly had to think about where I pointed the camera.
My cactus is approximately 8 feet tall ,very wide and leaning to one side,very very heavy How do I move to another pot
Wow. That is a big cactus. Do you know what type it is? For repotting, the only thing I can say is I hope you have a few friends who are willing to bleed for you. But more seriously, if you have to repot it yourself, I don't have any experience with that big of a cactus, but I have considered a few options if I ever do: One idea I had was to rig up a frame (maybe 2x4 boards) and use a bunch of straps to slowly lift the plant out of the pot without having to lay it down. Another options I have considered is to place the old pot inside the new pot and then (gently) break or cut the smaller pot and remove it in pieces. Good luck - let me know what you end up doing. @mariamask5521
Great work! What is the name of it?
Thanks. I am not completely sure what type it is, but my best guess is a candelabra cactus (Euphorbia ingens), which may not even be a proper cactus. Perhaps someone with more cactus knowledge can set us straight.
Thanks for the review! I was on the fence but I think Im ready to pull the trigger now. :).
I hope you enjoy it. I loved how easily it packed inside my 55 L backpack - which is something I did not mention. I am using a pretty wide angle lens though, so don't be surprised with how cozy it is inside.
why do all your plants always look so happy and healthy?
Who wants to see my dead plants? (I actually do have a video planned about learning from all the plants I have killed). But seriously, I think it is mostly because I pay attention to what makes them happy, which is vital in any relationship.
Do you have to trim off the detached tape ends? Seems they might stick down again with the seam sealer as adhesive and still provide better seam protection.
That seems like a good idea. The water based seam seal liquid was not especially sticky or glue-like, but if the seam seal tape is in good shape I think re-attachment could help. My old tape was pretty beat up. Maybe I should get some new seam seal tape and add that instead.
Now thats some effort. Thanks for the update.
I always like to share the outcomes of my plant efforts - it keeps me honest about what works and what does not. Are you working on propagating a Fiddle Leaf Fig?
🙏 *Promosm*
What a beautiful place!
Truly amazing. I want to go back eventually.
is there any chance you'll sell it?
I plan on using this tent again as soon as this summer, maybe even sooner. They are still for sale at Hyperlite Mountain Gear, but I know they are quite expensive.
how long will it take to grow up the entire pole?
I don't actually know - this is my first time using a moss pole. I am doing a timelapse of the growth, so check back in maybe a year and we will find out.
How is it doing now?
The cactus is doing really well! There is a lot of new growth and it is growing a lot straighter. I think the well-drained soil and infrequent watering, plus all the good sun, is working out well.
I'll take the converse
I used to wear converse a LONG time ago, but if you are looking at the other shoes on the shelf, those are actually Clarks.
@@teatimewithja oh?
@@teatimewithja I just saw the fire and I'm like, don't even think about it. Because the chances are you might accidentally burn the shoes and burning rubber is actually illegal
Ha. It is definitely a risk. But after a week of wet feet, you can get a little desperate. I strong recommend keeping a close eye (and hand) on shoes near an open fire. @conversechryslerqueen
@@teatimewithja well, I'm not doing this. I can clean converse well without the fire and just shampoo and water
What a beautiful hike, this looks and feels amazing my friend!
Thank you. I love days where there is nothing to do but walk, especially in a place like this.
Hi, thanks for the video - I was given a very large (think 5 foot tall) snake plant and it seemed ok in my office 9floor to ceiling) window for a year. I left that office and had to bring it home. It is in front of a tall window and getting plenty of light, but I have some very long leaves that have completely fallen over. I'm going to re-pot from the tight, small pot it is in. Question - you said you were be able to root the leaves you cut? Is that just in water, or....??
That sounds like a great gift. I love free plants. I have had the best success propagating snake plants in water, but you can also propagate them in soil. I had a hard time keeping the moisture high enough during soil propagation. With either method, be ready to wait a LONG time for new plants to grow from the leaf cuttings. Good luck! Let me know if you have any more specific questions, but I also have a video about snake plant propagation if you are interested, and I briefly show the soil propagation towards the end: czcams.com/video/AYHdinvztig/video.html
This is a brilliant piece of unintentional satire, well done.
I am afraid I don't understand your comment. Can you explain? @jackmorningstar24
Incredibly well-composed. Emotional. Long a dream trip of mine that seems reachable and worth doing. Nice to see that Megalite out there; I have carried mine on so many trips for so long.
Thank you. I try to capture, share, and remember some of the emotions from my trips. That tent was great - the four person version was a little heavy and bulky, but the extra space was so nice. Let me know if you do ever take the trip and have any questions - I am no expert, but would be glad to share my experience from this trip. @karukun0212
Beautiful trip, I was there this summer, brings back fond memories
Thanks @jemerson39. Where you in the Brooks Range, or somewhere else? There is a lot of beautiful land up there.
@@teatimewithja hiking up the Noatak to the base of Igikpak and over near Mount Papiok
We were on opposite sides of a very large park, but that area looks amazing as well - I guess I will have to plan another trip eventually. @@jemerson39
I heard these suck in the rain
I had many nights where it rained most of the night, sometimes very hard. I stayed very dry inside, even without a groundcloth. Now, the condensation on the walls on rainy or humid mornings was pretty bad, but I learned to maneuver in a way that kept me from rubbing on the walls too much. Did you hear anything specific about what aspect of the tent did not perform well in the rain? Was it Hyperlite Mountain Gear tents, dyneema tents, or the MID 1 specifically? @crodriguez8627
Yet another tent reviewer reviewing interior space but doesn't say how tall he is.
Ha. I get frustrated with clothing reviews that don't say what size they bought, or do not give height/weight of the reviewer. I am 6'1.25" (186 cm). @vancey6072
Yet another comment indicating a lack of people skills. Perhaps next time you could just ask how tall the reviewer is rather than be so critical. Good luck on the trail.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 Why should anyone have to play "comment tag" with a reviewer? What a sad thing if you're genuinely offended by words on a display from sombody you'll never know and will never interact with in real life. I suggest you put your sensibilities into perspective.
@@vancey6072heil pitler
I just watched your amazing video and i wondered something : when was it ? because i went to Brooks Range with my father (we are french) on the july 2022 and i met up a guy with his sister in a van that drop us off in the middle of the Dalton highway on the 26th of July 2022, was it you ? your faces seem familiar to me ... If not, thank you for that video that remember me that outstanding mountains
Enzo! Of course I remember you all. We had such an amazing time in the Brooks Range. I also watched your trip video - I love all your mountain shots.
Sure ! I really loved that place and wish to go back there again one day @@teatimewithja
I am sure I will make it back there some day as well.
Has mosquito net all around tu tent?
@ALBEX209 Yes, the floor-half of the tent is enclosed. The interior door/wall is solid mesh, and then there is mesh connecting the lower edge of the roof to the floor on the other three sides.
@@teatimewithja thanks
Nice. I try do without camera... Sad trash from peoples :-(
It does make me kind of sad as well. And sometimes mad. But hopefully we can both make the world a little bit cleaner.
My Winter Survival instructor many years ago thought my whistling was an elk bugling.
Maybe you need t o go out to the smokies and have a conversation.
The most beautiful things are those not made by the hands of humans ❤
There is so much beauty in the Smoky Mountain national park. The elk, the trees, the views.
Is it baking soda, not baking powder?
You are right. I used baking soda, but said powder.
Lots of bridges.
17 days is a lot of food and consumables! And a lot of trash by the end! Just started planning for my half as long trip in June.
We were carrying about 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) of food each at the beginning of the trip, and it was not really enough. We kept the trash volume down by only bringing a few of the single-serve packaged meals. But a week-long trip in the same area would still be amazing. What area are you considering.
Is this the same for leather cowboy boots?
I do not have experience with mildew in leather boots, but I have heard that pure vinegar can dry out leather.
every breath is a blessing every step is a prayer
I like that one. Where does that quote come from?
Excellent review. Thanks for the video. New subscriber here!
Hey Myles - thanks for watching. I will check out your channel as well. I will warn you that I make all sorts of different type of videos, but there will be more outdoor gear reviews for sure.
No worries! I like watching all kinds of different things!
How tall are you? I'm 6'4" and wondering about my head/feet touching at the ends.
I'm also 6'4", I'm trying mine out for the first time tomorrow eve, I'll report back!
I am 6'1" tall. I could lie on back stretched out without my feet or head pressed against the walls, but it they are both close. I am a side sleeper so that makes me a bit shorter.
I slept out in the tent last night, I'm 6'4" and when lying on my back my head and feet touched the edges at the same time. I was sleeping on a Thermarest X-Lite, if that helps!
Thank you!@@teatimewithja
Gotcha, thank you for the info! @@shermer75
Looks very cramped, ie touching the walls even when sitting and moving around (with condensation, guaranteed to get wet). Too bad, had some hopes up as it’s relatively wide and long, but walls sinply too shallow / leaning in. Have Bonfus Middus now, so looks like that’s a better design, even if heavier (but proper inner+outer and 4 season design)
The Bonfus seem like a great tent, but I did not have any major issues with getting wet in the Mid 1, after I worked out how to set it up well, and how to move around in it. And I had a LOT of rain on this trip. But the Middus IS several inches longer, which I would not complain about. I would have to do a direct comparison - let me know if you are ever in the New England (USA) area and we can set them up side by side.
You could get the Mid 2 with the 1P inner... that seems to be a much more reasonable setup for longer trips. UL gear is always advertised with how super high tech and light the materials are... but they dont mention how much of the weight savings come from the gear beeing small and flimsy... its light? yes... its also dog house sized... and the weight advantage shrinks compared to less "ultra light" dog house sized tents. Small without high tech is still light. And if you cant carry 300g maybe the solution is not to buy another 1 grand tent setup, but a 20 buck gym membership. Thats just my 2 cents.
I had Ultamid 4 (assume you referred to to Ultamid 2 with "Mid 2"?) @X3RUBIM , but sold it since I was mostly using it alone, and while light, it's pretty bulky (Ultamid 2 is almost as large when packed), so the Bonfus Middus 2P is way better palace-size tent for mostly solo trips. Pretty bulky for bikepacking where size matters more than shaving extra grams, hence the Mid 1 here would have been an option, if it would not be so cramped, as seen in the video.
Thanks!
My first time setting it up took me 1 minute and 8 seconds (I was like wow) was tight and lots of room. Packs down as small as the pro 1. Amazing tent
Ha. That is a great time (I never timed my setup, but now I will have to). I did love how fast I can go from walking to lying in my tent at the end of a long day.
Thanks for the review! It seems that the gap between the fly and the ground is fairly big. Does this mean the tent feels drafty? Or even back splashes when encountering heavy rain?
You are welcome! I actually set the tent up that way on purpose some of the time. I wanted more air movement and more area under the vestibule. Other times, if I was on uneven ground or a small space, I set it up however I could. With a nice flat spot and some adjustment you can make that gap a lot smaller.
@@teatimewithjathanks for the reply! Very informative!
Very nice review! I’m liking mine as well. 🤓
Thank you! I have stayed in a lot of tents that are decent, but that I do not love. This one is great.
That's why alien hard to be found
Yeah, I think it is hard to find anyone up there - we did not see a single person for about two weeks.
i like
Beautiful! Thank you for documenting and sharing.
This is sometimes a crowded hike, but I keep going back because it is so amazing.
Awesome
Thanks! Do you have an On Running shoes?
@@teatimewithja just bought the same, but orange to go for a trail
Just seeing this now. I bought a slightly used (not really used at all) second pair from Onward, which sells returned or lightly used On Running gear. I bet the orange ones look great.
Fn cool
It was a great trip. Based on your handle, I would image you have been some amazing places as well?