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ADVENTURES are IN your REACH all around. Don't wait. Rappel off a balcony; camp with a tiny sailboat; take a quick adventure or learn a new skill... Be unique, live different, and DON'T MISS OUT by waiting.
Not enough time? Equipment too expensive? Lack of knowledge? Check out my tips.
I post on Sundays and some Thursdays generally at 11AM US central time. I hope you consider subscribing for inspiring adventures and the info you need to do similar.
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Not enough time? Equipment too expensive? Lack of knowledge? Check out my tips.
I post on Sundays and some Thursdays generally at 11AM US central time. I hope you consider subscribing for inspiring adventures and the info you need to do similar.
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”
Easiest compass use for absolute beginners
You can use any compass after this video. This will give you the basics you need to get out of the woods safely in many situations. There's plenty more to learn and you can always dive in later, but let's at least get you the beginner version to save yourself.
COMPASSES AND EQUIPMENT (affiliate links support the channel without costing you anything)
Suunto MC-2 USGS (mirrored compass)
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Simple Boy Scout baseplate compass
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Military Lensatic compass
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Simple Coghlans pocket/clip copmass
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Pink Flagging (tougher and brighter)
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Garmin GPS
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SOL Space Blanket for 1
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SOL Space Blanket for 2
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AMC Mountain Skills Manual
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Waterproof lighter
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Spyderco folding knife
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Aqua Mira water treatment
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Katadyn BeFree filter
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First Aid Kit
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Petzl Headlamp
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Frogg Toggs rain gear
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Garmin InReach
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Osprey Stratos 24 backpack
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Filmed with a GoPro Hero 7 Black (available here):
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HOODIES & T-SHIRTS:
Knot, Hammock, Climbing: teespring.com/stores/knot-your-normal
Sailing shirts: teespring.com/stores/atacking-life-apparel
Adventure: teespring.com/stores/lifes-an-adventure-2
Adventure Dogs: teespring.com/stores/adventure-dogs-2
Adventures In Reach (AIR) hopes to expand what adventures are possible for you, teach the skills to help make that happen, inspire you to get out of a rut, and increase your confidence outdoors. We encourage you to challenge yourself and try something new, from a backyard adventure to an expedition. Although all outdoor adventures are fair game, AIR generally focuses on small sailboat or Sunfish sailboat sailing and camping, rappelling, knots, ropes, hammock camping, outdoor adventures with dogs, compass orienteering, canoeing, wilderness travel, outdoor gear, camping, hiking, and cold weather camping and survival.
Facebook: pg/Adventures-In-Reach-102456068157390/posts/?ref=page_internal
My name is Matt, and my experience includes:
--6+ years of Search & Rescue
--Thru-hiking the 2,168 mile Appalachian Trail
--Cycling 4,000 miles cross country
--Canoeing/sailing the entire 1,600 mile Yukon River
--A Bachelors in Psychology
--3.5 years of coursework in Adventure Education
--11 years in the mental health/psychology field
--17 years of leading trips
You don't have to recreate the adventures on this channel to feel the excitement. Choose one part or level that's in your reach, and make that your next adventure.
Disclaimer: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. (As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.) There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Adventures In Reach so I can continue to provide you with free content. Adventures In Reach may receive compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date.
COMPASSES AND EQUIPMENT (affiliate links support the channel without costing you anything)
Suunto MC-2 USGS (mirrored compass)
amzn.to/2PdnFjM
Simple Boy Scout baseplate compass
amzn.to/3zQwlUF
Military Lensatic compass
amzn.to/3zQwIP3
Simple Coghlans pocket/clip copmass
amzn.to/3y6yaw2
Pink Flagging (tougher and brighter)
amzn.to/3aLEb23
Garmin GPS
amzn.to/3BLkNy1
SOL Space Blanket for 1
amzn.to/3ppVRZN
SOL Space Blanket for 2
amzn.to/2YSuEUa
AMC Mountain Skills Manual
amzn.to/3BRAbsM
Waterproof lighter
amzn.to/3j8svuE
Spyderco folding knife
amzn.to/3p75EUh
Aqua Mira water treatment
amzn.to/3DV3eMN
Katadyn BeFree filter
amzn.to/3FY99lN
First Aid Kit
amzn.to/3FUslkE
Petzl Headlamp
amzn.to/3j8KZeC
Frogg Toggs rain gear
amzn.to/3padnkp
Garmin InReach
amzn.to/3padnkp
Osprey Stratos 24 backpack
amzn.to/3j9O0LV
Filmed with a GoPro Hero 7 Black (available here):
amzn.to/3b7VqLz
HOODIES & T-SHIRTS:
Knot, Hammock, Climbing: teespring.com/stores/knot-your-normal
Sailing shirts: teespring.com/stores/atacking-life-apparel
Adventure: teespring.com/stores/lifes-an-adventure-2
Adventure Dogs: teespring.com/stores/adventure-dogs-2
Adventures In Reach (AIR) hopes to expand what adventures are possible for you, teach the skills to help make that happen, inspire you to get out of a rut, and increase your confidence outdoors. We encourage you to challenge yourself and try something new, from a backyard adventure to an expedition. Although all outdoor adventures are fair game, AIR generally focuses on small sailboat or Sunfish sailboat sailing and camping, rappelling, knots, ropes, hammock camping, outdoor adventures with dogs, compass orienteering, canoeing, wilderness travel, outdoor gear, camping, hiking, and cold weather camping and survival.
Facebook: pg/Adventures-In-Reach-102456068157390/posts/?ref=page_internal
My name is Matt, and my experience includes:
--6+ years of Search & Rescue
--Thru-hiking the 2,168 mile Appalachian Trail
--Cycling 4,000 miles cross country
--Canoeing/sailing the entire 1,600 mile Yukon River
--A Bachelors in Psychology
--3.5 years of coursework in Adventure Education
--11 years in the mental health/psychology field
--17 years of leading trips
You don't have to recreate the adventures on this channel to feel the excitement. Choose one part or level that's in your reach, and make that your next adventure.
Disclaimer: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. (As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.) There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Adventures In Reach so I can continue to provide you with free content. Adventures In Reach may receive compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date.
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10 ways to avoid mosquito bites when camping
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EQUIPMENT TO BEAT THE BUGS (affiliate links support the channel without costing you anything extra) Sea to Summit headnet (big enough for over a sun hat) amzn.to/3SjqMEG High quality bug shirt amzn.to/3Wv3TQT Natrapel (no Deet) amzn.to/4cJDLrg Off Deep Woods (with Deet) amzn.to/4cJDLrg Thermacell for backpacking (powered by stove fuel) amzn.to/4bUYG9D Thermacell portable (battery powered) amzn....
Do dry bags stay dry under water?
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Using the proper dry bag and closing it correctly solves the soggy sleeping bag problem, the wet wet clothes discomfort, and the dripping food. You also don't want to dunk your keys, wallet, or other valuables when out on the water! This video shows 5 options and exactly how effective they are when fully submersed under water. I also show how to seal each bag, considerations, and the full resul...
Use this camp quilt strap setup to avoid drafts.
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I show and test all the strap options for Enlightened Equipment quilts (also relevant to other brands) and share my best suggestions. I also show why to avoid the "quilt killer" that so many people recommend. Enlightened Equipment quilt straps www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=8510cca6-d1a8-443d-b0ef-e95f2ad73b27&website_id=7dde38a0-5486-421f-aefd-16f0e468a607&url=https://enlightene...
World's worst knot.
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Knots should be strong, reliable. This one is not. Let me know if you disagree. HOODIES & T-SHIRTS: Knot, Hammock, Climbing: teespring.com/stores/knot-your-normal Sailing shirts: teespring.com/stores/atacking-life-apparel Adventure: teespring.com/stores/lifes-an-adventure-2 Adventure Dogs: teespring.com/stores/adventure-dogs-2 RECOMMENDED GEAR Kit (harness, GriGri, carabiner): amzn.to/3D8cpd2 A...
A compass with no mirror is NOT as accurate.
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If you don't use a mirrored compass you're bearings may be less accurate. especially when traveling long distances. Check out this Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass (my favorite): amzn.to/2PdnFjM Purchase a simple GPS to get started: Garmin eTrex 10 amzn.to/4cqy41J Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass: amzn.to/2PdnFjM Osprey Stratos 24 backpack (I couldn't find it in orange) amzn.to/3j9O0LV Garmin InReach amzn.to/3...
Sunfish sailing through ice
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We've been wanting to sail through icy water for a couple years. The Sunfish are smaller than Hobie 16's for fitting through channels in the ice. Comment whether you would try this and what you think about our adventure. RECOMMENDED GEAR (like in this video) PFD similar to mine: amzn.to/3vbXKse Gerber River Shorty Knife: amzn.to/2T126oU Strobe light (Princeton Tec): amzn.to/3x6sRY1 Chums Sungla...
How to check your compass bearing.
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It's common to doubt your compass and bearing, but do you know how to check it? Orienteering is central to any outdoor adventure travel. Hiking, backpacking, canoeing, bushwhacking, sailing, etc. all require navigation. Know how to avoid getting lost and put your mind at ease with these simple steps. Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass (my favorite): amzn.to/2PdnFjM Purchase a simple GPS to get started: G...
This 1 GPS skill is all you need.
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Out of all the GPS features, this one skill is what you'll use every time. Don't get overwhelmed with all the features. Just learn this. I like to break down orienteering skills into understandable chunks that you can learn and use today. Purchase a simple GPS to get started: Garmin eTrex 10 amzn.to/4cqy41J Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass: amzn.to/2PdnFjM Disclaimer: Some links included in this descri...
Are fat bikes worth it?
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I was misled when I got my fat tire bike. Find out if these bikes float in the snow?...have enough traction?...go fast?...have enough shock absorption? Are they fun? Non-stop dogwear bike antenna amzn.to/3OQKoxV HOODIES & T-SHIRTS: Knot, Hammock, Climbing: teespring.com/stores/knot-your-normal Sailing shirts: teespring.com/stores/atacking-life-apparel Adventure: teespring.com/stores/lifes-an-ad...
Sailing at night.
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DOWNLOAD THE FREE PACKING LIST FOR SMALL SAILBOAT CAMPING sunny-motivator-7463.ck.page/d0f91c106c OTHER RECOMMENDED GEAR PFD similar to mine: amzn.to/3vbXKse Gerber River Shorty Knife: amzn.to/2T126oU Strobe light (Princeton Tec): amzn.to/3x6sRY1 Chums Sunglasses Retainer: amzn.to/2SuZ6Ru Kokatat Gore Tex drysuit: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f8250...
Hobie 16 camping with a broken rudder.
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DOWNLOAD THE FREE PACKING LIST FOR SMALL SAILBOAT CAMPING sunny-motivator-7463.ck.page/d0f91c106c GRAB SOME FEATURED GEAR Side by Side Dry Bag: amzn.to/41rHGE9 Side by Side Toiletry Bag: amzn.to/4akCXZc Blackjack Knife: amzn.to/48opj5D OTHER RECOMMENDED GEAR PFD similar to mine: amzn.to/3vbXKse Gerber River Shorty Knife: amzn.to/2T126oU Strobe light (Princeton Tec): amzn.to/3x6sRY1 Chums Sungla...
12 daypack essentials you never want to forget.
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Don't be caught without. Bring the essentials on every outing. Here's the most basic items I bring for every adventure. Add additional gear to adjust for the season. Check out the list below: Osprey Stratos 24 backpack amzn.to/3KYJhv7 SOL emergency blanket amzn.to/3mgItaz Larabar peanut butter chocolate chip amzn.to/3kLIq6g Princeton Tec Fuel Headlamp amzn.to/3ydwiOx Aquamira water treatment am...
Avoid Regret by doing THIS
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Don't wait. Make a memory. Use adventure to fight for an interesting life. Get up. Stop wasting time. Guard your hours. Try something new. Buy a Framed fat bike (from Minnesota!) through Amazon amzn.to/3KZvULc Buy a fat bike from REI www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=7dde38a0-5486-421f-aefd-16f0e468a607&url=https://www.rei.com/search?q...
A Sunfish Sailboat holds this many people before sinking...
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A Sunfish Sailboat holds this many people before sinking...
Don't miss this Hobie Cat camping destination!
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Don't miss this Hobie Cat camping destination!
These 12 + habits for pooping in the woods will improve your experience
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These 12 habits for pooping in the woods will improve your experience
Rappelling from a tower with the world's most painful harness
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Rappelling from a tower with the world's most painful harness
Water Knot with too much webbing...Frost Bend
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Water Knot with too much webbing...Frost Bend
Rappelling for Beginners: easiest redundant anchor.
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Rappelling for Beginners: easiest redundant anchor.
Anatomical angle guide for rappelling/climbing anchors.
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Anatomical angle guide for rappelling/climbing anchors.
Our DOG WENT DOGSLEDDING...winter camping adventure.
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Our DOG WENT DOGSLEDDING...winter camping adventure.
Less work. More adventure.--10 strategies. Trip to Maui.
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Less work. More adventure. 10 strategies. Trip to Maui.
Winter camping: Still digging up snow anchors in the morning?
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Winter camping: Still digging up snow anchors in the morning?
This keychain carabiner almost killed someone.
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This keychain carabiner almost killed someone.
I found this very useful and helpful. Once while I was hunting I sat down amongst a big stand of white birches and quickly fell asleep. When I woke up everything looked the same white birches everywhere. I checked my compass and didn’t believe it and proceeded to start running (in the wrong direction). Of course I panicked by now. The old brain never did kick in! Amazing how quickly this can happen. Your video would have come in handy if I just would have calmed down and thought for a minute.
Nice to see a sailor teaching proper boat skills! Cheers!
Declination?
great video...as always. At around 5:45 you are standing up talking to the camera with high winds. Did you put the boat in irons for that? Surprised the rudder didn't have you turning spinning like it does for me if I let go of it.
love this. adding it as we speak! thanks. great videos.
Awesome vid
Where did you buy the decking material? Thanks for all the great videos!
That’s some of the best advice I’ve heard. Thanks
Parabéns pelas postagens. Adorei a ideia da banheira na fogueira na praia. Muita saúde pra todos. Aqui do Brasil (🇧🇷)
Hey man I have a awesome sunfish camping trip planned out if you're interested i would love to have you along!
Where and when are you going?
I’ve had my FF widgeon down to 3 degrees around 7k feet altitude and had 0 issue with nothing on but compression shorts, wool socks, and a compression shirt, and I have an FF peregrine I can’t wait to test out this winter. I know most manufacturers besides FF and WM are really exaggerating their temp ratings, but I can’t imagine a quilt providing the same warmth…..I also fall asleep and wake up on my back without rolling over so there’s that.
You are an expert in climbing. I am a professional in teaching: From that perspective this clip is not optimal: Master of all is master of none. There is far too much stuff (intro, credentials, gear, equipment, rope rating, anchor points, repelling) for one clip. Just "anchor points" would have been enough. Second: you need to show what you are doing: so a close up from your perspective with only your voice is the best. A total into the other direction onto your face and body like at 9:58 is suboptimal. 7:31 is even too close: there is no angle which shows the whole setup of the anchors. (If you think the setup with two anchor points is self-explanatory and everybody watching the clip will know that: people with this knowledge are not the primary audience for a "beginner" clip.) This clip teaches us only that repelling with a rope is possible and needs knowledge and material. I would say most of us knew that before watching....
Joni and I were hiking on a trail in a nature preserve along the NJ shore yesterday. The trail ended up being longer than I had expected, so I did what I do way too often: I took out my phone to check Google maps. Surprise! No cell coverage (which was a bit of a surprise just a few miles south of a large beach resort). In this case there was no real danger. All we had to do was head east for a quarter of a mile or so. The Atlantic Ocean is hard to miss! But it reminded me (once again) of why I used to carry a print out of a Topo chart when 0:09 I want to go exploring, along with a compass. If I had done so I could easily have used a distant water tower and a tall radio tower to get an exact fix on our position. Which would have been convenient, because what I had expected to be a 500 meter walk to the beach ended up being more like a mile. Note: never leave your sling pack with the water bottles, sun screen, and sun tan lotion in the car because “the beach is only 500 meters away!”
The mosquitos are insane
Nice
I really don't trust the single twist lock auto locking system. It's almost comically easy to unlock with just a rope dragging across the gate using barely any pressure. Triact is harder to open, but with practice they are fine. Plus, they're fun to play with as a fidget toy.
Another great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Amazing video series. You should be proud of your accomplishments in this. You are an inspiration and give me drive to finish my sunfish restoration project.
Question, is there really any scenario where I’d want to use this knot over the taut line?
Yes! I use it all the time to tighten down on things like...tying one end of a rope around a tree to hang a tarp in camp...quickly tying my boat to a dock that doesn't have any cleats...securing the end of a ratchet strap after tightening down my canoe or sailboat to my car/trailer...tying a bunch of grass or bushes together to affix my tarp or tent to... I know a ton of common and specialty knots, but I bet I use the taut line more than anything else. You could use the taught line instead, but that is specifically meant for adjusting vs gripping objects. I hope that helps.
Heard of two climbers tying into a strap around a tree that was sitting out in the elements. I'm not a climber but would know better then what was left out. They both died after the strap broke and fell.
Yes. That is certainly always a risk. I've trusted some hardware that was left, but metal doesn't degrade like synthetics in the sun and elements. I don't trust any webbing or rope that was left out in a life safety manner. I don't buy any used climbing gear that's soft, and am extremely picky about hardware as well. Knowing the history, care, and condition by paying for new, knowing the source, or sometimes leaving gear (like the two you referenced could have done) is certainly the preference over risking life and limb.
Finally got a night sail in! 🤗 Will you guys be doing another sailing adventure this season??
Yes! We are getting ready for a sail trip with 4 Hobie's in a couple weeks.
Would love to do that. Could an older person sail a sunfish?
Absolutely! There are several people subscribed to this channel who are retired and sailing Sunfish. I won't tell you his age, but Bob from this video (czcams.com/video/SyhUSHPB_nE/video.html) might give you some inspiration. He's young at heart and was awesome sailing his Sunfish for 5 days around the Apostle islands with consistent 4 foot waves one day.
Best instruction video! By a bunch!
Wow, thanks! I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Wearing long sleeves, long pants, socks over pant cuffs, hoodie, works very well for me. I find sprays hit and miss, depending on the bug, gnats are oblivious to it.
I agree that the physical barriers work the best...it's just not all that comfortable in the summer.
I think garlic was supposed to repel blood suckers in the form of vampires and people just transferred it to mosquitoes. 😂
That could be. I hear mixed results, but am skeptical.
I'm not a climber HOWEVER, I would recommend having some length of fabric made into a short "tube or sleeve" to put the rope or webbing trough, and protect them from friccion damage against whatever surface they press against (trees, rocks etc). It would be a Pitty to ruin some good webbing when a cheap piece of cloth can protect it... specially becaisie the anchor web/ rope are in fixed positions.
You are certainly on the right path and for someone who isn't a climber, you certainly are aware of some considerations. I made this video about "edge protection" to help do exactly what you're describing. czcams.com/video/xKYNcDUJXHA/video.html
Take someone along that’s a bug magnet
This is the best suggestion yet. That's like bringing someone who runs slower when you go to bear country.
Your bug infested area started to make me scratch. My wife is a magnet for bugs, and she sprays all of those citrus and heavy smelling oils all over. We hang a bug zapper inside the RV and sometimes outside too. We find that mosquitoes are not the best flying insects, and a fan helps keep them off target. Noticed you get bit more when there is no wind.
That is certainly another good idea for camping in the front country. Wind makes a big difference, so why not just create your own with a fan.
🤙🏼on the propane fogger if you are car or canoe camping
Nice. That looks like a bigger version of the butane powered Thermacell I linked in the description.
Such parasites! Even with deet, they might not bite you but they continue to harass you.
Yes, they're still annoying when they're just flying around you, but at least it's a huge improvement over the bites. I like being in a tent and hearing all of them outside because I know i'm successful in keeping them away at that moment.
Eating lots of garlic is never worked for me. One year I got the nickname garlic boy because I ate so much garlic. I am a mosquito magnet though, and I am O positive. If you rub garlic on your skin that will help.
I have heard from people who said that garlic has worked for them, but it certainly doesn't seem to be a reliable method, just like you are attesting to.
#10 Time your camp. Dusk is when even more mosquitos come out.... have your dinner finished and either have a smokey campfire or get into your tent
Absolutely. I usually refer to dusk as "bug hour" and sometimes even hang out in my tent until they've died down again with the cooler night air. Then I go back out to the campfire if I'm having one.
Vitamin B supplements creates a natural repellent on your skin against mosquitoes.
Nice! I've heard it but haven't tried it yet. This might be the summer for me to experiment with that. Thanks for the comment.
Type A blood having less bug problems is a myth. 100% false.
Thank you. I'm hoping a bunch if people click the thumbs up/down buttons on your comment to see what the experiences have been.
@@AdventuresInReach I'm speaking from a place of experience. Its my type, and i am also one of those people who attract more bugs. My working hypothesis was type A attracts more bugs lol. I was surprised to hear other people thinking differently.
I don't understand why you'd put yourself in that situation. You are wearing a plastic covering over most of your body and a net over your face. How is that fun or enjoyable? Pack up and go home. If you want a real suggestion, then get a Black Flag propane fogger and go to town on those things. In that environment you'll probably need to hire someone to run it all night for you, but remember, you could just leave.
It was not exactly fun, but I was on a backpacking trail that I have done before. I knew the bugs were bad but didn't realize they were this bad. By the time I was out there and setting up camp, it was approaching evening when they're worse, and I was many miles from my vehicle. This is the only time that i've ever cut my trip short because of insects, and it was honestly more from the numerous ticks I found than from the mosquitoes.
@@gleytch sometimes mosquitos are just the price you pay in order to get somewhere special. For instance, the barrier islands off the VA Eastern Shore coast are all owned by the nature conservancy and are only accessible by private boat, preferably a kayak or canoe. To get to the ocean beach you generally have to hike through about a quarter mile of mosquito hell. When you get to the beach, though, it’s all worth it! Miles of empty wild beach, all to yourself! No hotels, no bars, no giant pick up trucks. And no mosquitos . Just you, the ocean, and sand. That’s almost unheard of here on the East Coast.
For me this is a timely video, as we just got home from a week of camping on the Outer Banks. I have a few observations: - my wife is an Italian, and she consumes LOTS of garlic. She is a mosquito magnet. - my father was based in Alaska with the US Air Force in the late 1940s. They dealt with mosquitos by tossing a DDT canister into their tent and then climbing in. He said it worked very well. NOT an approach I would recommend. - there are camp sites along the barrier islands that strongly recommend that you only camp there in Winter due to the number of mosquitos . I’m not convinced that Assateague Island is much colder in January than Minnesota is in May, but the occasional cold snap (around 28 degrees or so) does seem to slow the little blood suckers down for a couple of weeks - I have discovered that if I anchor my kayak (a large tandem) about 100 yards away from shore (and if there is even a whisper of breeze) the mosquitos never find me and I can sleep out in the water in piece. I haven’t tried sleeping overnight in my Sunfish’ cockpit, but if I get ambitious this Fall I might give it a shot. Thanks for another great video!
I got a kick out of reading this... So add to the list: --DDT tent fumigation before bed --sleeping in a boat instead of your campsite --waiting to camp until winter Love it! I would like to attempt sleeping on the Sunfish...there may still be chances this summer.
Thanks for making this video and the information. I use mostly Deet. Was unaware that Deet would degrade different types of garments.
Absolutely. It can dissolve nylon, waterproofing, and other thin synthetic materials. It would certainly be a drag to buy expensive equipment then melt it or render it useless when there are other options. If you like Deet, I would recommend treating your clothing with permethrin instead. I put a link in the description to a permethrin spray. You can also make your own and double the concentration.
Hi, your video was actually very helpful for me as I am considering buying a Sailfish. I’m comparing it to a Barnett 1400 Boat, which has some advantages and some disadvantages. I’m at 240 pound guy, and although I see that your boat can survive with lots of people on it, I’m wondering if you think I would feel stable and secure at my weight on a Sunfish for normal sailing. And wisdom is appreciated!
I'm about 165. When I add all my camping gear for my longer adventures, like sailing for a week around Isle Royale (czcams.com/video/7FEU5iBxFb0/video.html), that probably adds another 60+ pounds. I've sailed that load many full days in 4-5 foot waves without a problem. The Sunfish is capable and could certainly handle your weight. In high winds, a heavier sailor might be an advantage to counter balance the sail and the lean. In lower winds it could make things more tippy and finicky. I think that quick reflexes are even more important than weight. You might also consider the comfort, clearance below the boom, and whether you want the option of a jib. The Sunfish is a tried and true, which means the boats and parts are everywhere, and generally pretty affordable. The Barnett 1400 looks similar to a Laser with a different sail shape in that it has more space, and more options, yet would likely be more difficult to source parts. In reality, any small, narrow, sit-on-top sailboat is going to be more tippy and less forgiving than a bigger one. That can either be a frustration or a fun and exciting challenge. You'll just have to figure out which it might be for you.
@@AdventuresInReach That is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for your thoughts. I have learned a lot from your videos too, plus they are fun!
Thanks! Great info. With mosquitoes it's always good to plan for the worst and hope for the best!
Very true! I was planning for the worst...although this was worse than the worst I had seen before. Thank you again for watching and going the extra mile to support the channel!
Seems like nothing works better than Deet, but it does suck crawling into your sleeping bag with bug repellent all over you.
Exactly. Permethrin sprat is better since you can at least take that off before sleeping. I really don't like degrading my outdoor equipment with Deet either. I should really try a Thermacell.
Yup that's a lot to deal with when trying to get away and have a relaxing time.
Yes. They don't usually bother me but I had to use several approaches this trip.
If you don't want to be bitten, check the equipment links in the description.
If you don't want to be bitten, check the equipment links in the description.
perfect soup adventure!
Mmm. Human soup. It was awesome!
2:09 - You mean 45 degree angle not 90 huh? ;D
Hello. 90 degrees is correct. What I was saying is to have your body (especially your legs) perpendicular to the rock face, tree, etc. That gives your feet better grip than being more upright with your weight pushing down at an angle and your feet slipping off.
I was easy and incredible fast to untie a knot that had for years Thanks
Perfect. I love hearing how this video helped. Thank you for watching. If you're interested in tying knots too, I have several videos in this playlist: czcams.com/play/PLNcpRGw7T0bhI90jTXzJmYA2Ih9U_7OKp.html
OMG I JUST UNTIED A KNOT I'VE BEEN BATTLING WITH FOR YEARSSSS, Literally. I genuinely didn't think it was gonna work😭😭😭 i soaked it in water, i don't have a hammer so i just used anything i could find (a mannequin💀) and it workedddd. Thank you😔
That's a new one...for the 7th method use a mannequin head to hit he knot--the back of the noggin is best... Happy to hear it worked for you and that you won the multiple year long battle. If you're interested in tying knots here's my knot playlist: czcams.com/play/PLNcpRGw7T0bhI90jTXzJmYA2Ih9U_7OKp.html
Thank you so much! Had this really annoying knot on my shoelaces which i couldnt untie, and soaking it in the water and then untying worked. Appreciate the video.
I actually didn't believe at first and was just gonna scroll away till I saw your comment😭 I decided to give it a go and girlll..
Glad it helped! Those small lines like laces sure to get tight and the water trick is a staple. If you want to tie instead of untie, here's my knot tying playlist: czcams.com/play/PLNcpRGw7T0bhI90jTXzJmYA2Ih9U_7OKp.html
Where did you sail this? Lake?
This was White Iron Lake near Ely, MN.