First Time using a HOT Tent | Building my BASE CAMP EP1
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- HI Campers,
I finally build myself a Basecamp in the wild forest of Northern California.
I find a great spot in the Plumas National Forest along a mountain stream to build my first "permanent" camp! I clear some brush, level the ground set up my White Duck Regatta Bell Canvas tent. I install my Winnerwell wood burning tent stove for heat. This is going to be part of my ongoing video series with my new Base Camp in the mountains.
sincerely,
Base Camp Chris
Keep Hiking!
Plumas National Forest
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The Lost Sierra
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Graeagle California
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Lots of windows to watch the sasquatch watching you late in the dark of night telling our favorite stories
I like this channel because its simple ,outdoorsy and the stories are great.
In 1986 i was on a 🇨🇦Army Field training exercise in Norway. the Norwegian Army had us setup these similar tents with the "Yukon Stoves". The best setup ever.
Wow, what a great site for your camp! You are blessed to have access to property like that. You are going to have a ton of fun with that set-up, and so will we! Can't wait for future videos from there and interesting stories. This is a really fun video, thanks much, and tell your girlfriend that we all will be enjoying that camping site!
Thank you Billy! Appreciate the encouragement...Yes - I did tell my girlfriend...she smiled.
I almost spit out my coffee when you said "toilet plunger." I cannot wait to see these hot tent videos!!
Thanks D Rob...should be fun!
IT LOOKS NICE MR.CHRIS THE WAY YOU CLEARED THE GROUND RIGHT THERE ANYWAY I ENJOY YOUR STORIES
The heat from those little stoves is immense: I have one similar installed in my cabin. Awesome kit!
Sound of that running creek thru my mind this morning...a godsend...calming guitar music too....thx dear friend of life...
Beautiful spot for your base camp near the babbling brook. Great looking hot tent and wood stove. You'll want to put a fireproof mat under the stove to protect the tent floor from heat or embers that may fall. Also fireproof backing in back of the stove, against the tent wall to protect it. Looking forward to the next video and scary story!
Thanks Judy...that's a good idea...I have a couple of boards underneath in the mean time. Yes...glad your liking the stories...scary stories and camping go together.
I can't wait to hear some Bigfoot stories from your new Base Camp!
Good to hear...Thanks Gary!
Brows man from NorCal here. I anticipate many fireside chats with all that dead wood around. Don’t forget to mention Bigfoot since you are in Bigfoot territory. If you know a Bigfoot invite him to the fireside chat. A friend of my brother was a Bigfoot researcher and he carved a well known statue of him with a chainsaw many years ago!
Very cool! Yes - will mention...sculpture sounds interesting! ( I do love NorCal )
It’s amazing that spot didn’t have rocks and roots. Excellent soft soil. Congrats
Never been camping but love your videos. You're a great storyteller.
Always wanted to try out a hot tent, to expand the camping season. One of my goals
I'll keep ya all posted...definitely not for backpacking. But should be a difference maker.
Very cool tent. That stove is nice can be warm and cool on it too. Thanks s a great set up.
Love that stove love that tin hope you're leaving it there for your girlfriend and you guys can go camping out there every once in awhile awesome video Chris
Thanks Rayzer!
Looking forward to future adventures at this new camp site. Cheers.
Thanks Ben! Cheers!
Another great video... Thanks for sharing and please keep em coming...!
Love that tent! It’s such a perfect size..
Yeah ... forgot her birthday, didn't ya ? You ain't foolin' me pal . Seriously though, it's one thing to go camping for leisure and another all together if you have no other choice. It's better to always be prepared in any case. Cool videos man !
Dang! You are very lucky to have access to a great place like that!
Thank Mike...I am.
Wonderful basecamp! Your right, it sure has a wilderness feel to it. Hope you have many wonderful campouts there! Thanks for sharing. :) :)
Thank You Jacqueline! KH!
Thank you for your videos chris! I turned 71 last month this is November of 2022. Wish these bones would still allow me to go camping, I miss it tremendously. I guess I'll just have to live the camping experience vicariously through you! Thank you so much, this has been a real treat.
Looks like a flood area with all that washed up wood
Can flood in there with the right circumstance....worst case I move up the slope behind the tent...keeping an eye on it, Thanks!
Hi Chris just new here but I love your stories I'm from Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 I'll be watching for more stories your so brave keep safe keep on keeping it pauline isadore
Thanks Pauline!
You welcome 🥰
Chris your so funny 😂 😂😂😂😂what a great man cave ! Watch out for Bears 🐻 keep on hiking 👍
Thanks Cherl!
Hello Chris, fine job in setting up your tent. Lucky Beaver and his family would be jealous of your energetic endeavors. That's a beautiful spot by the stream. I can hardly wait until your next exciting adventure. Stay safe out there. 🤗
Thanks 👍Ronald appreciate it!
Who is Base Camp Chris without a base camp? 😄😄 Cool set up, but please, no fires in our dry, tinderbox forests unless there is snow on the ground! All the crunchy dry duff on the ground....it only takes a spark to burn the forest and communities down. Just use a propane stove and forget the fire pit, it's fire season all year long here. ✌️❤️
Chris knows what he's doing 😊
One more thing can't wait to see you cook 🥰
What a great healthy spot to sit and while away the time Chris. Fantastic tent set up with the stove. Think i'd like a protector of sorts under it in case of a spark as my friend found out and lost his. Looking forward to the Storyteller visits mate. ATVB. Bushyboy Oz.
Yes- enjoying the location! Yes - Ordering a fire proof mat for the wood stove.
I LOVE YOUR ZEST FOR LIFE!! YOU INSPIRE ME!! I AM 63 YEARS OLD I TALKED MY SISTER, COUSIN, AND NEICE TO GO KAYAKING AND FIND A PLACE AND GO CAMPING!! I AM FROM PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND IN CANADA IF NOTHING SHOULD BE INTERESTING!!..... SORRY FOR THE CAPS THEY ARE STICKING!!
“I’m changing my name to Literal Basecamp Chris.” 😉
Cool little project, buddy.
Yes finally making a more permanent settlement. I'll be going camping/ backpacking up in the mountains as well this summer.
Wow, she's blessed to have such nice property! I've thought of doing similiar on my property
Hey happy Birthday 🎂🥳🎊🎉Chris
Thank you! it's actually August 7 but I appreciate an early birthday.
Seeing all that deadwood, it's no wonder CA has such a problem with wildfires! Were it me, I'd love the opportunity to camp there and build some Beaver Dam Analogs. If you haven't researched BDA's, I highly recommend it. They are great fun to build, and you certainly have enough materials for it. A real boon to the ecosystem that's starving for the return of their keystone species, and they help mitigate wildfires.
hi nice video I like that tent that vent at bottom can be a vent when tents close and the stoves running it allows cool air to flow to feed stove I seen it in a few mine has it just for that to feed the stove but on other hand yes it can be way to run wires or other devices in deep snow that tent all around is sealed by snow that vent keeps one spot open for air these stoves require lots of air to run last you want is no vented air to feed flame and person inside all in all I like that tent colors excellent mind friendly thanks for the video nice spot lots of wood stream next to nice👍
Thanks IC! Yes liking the new tent. Still learning it.
Right on Chris cool video!! 😊👍✌️♥️
Hey Chris watch out for Big Foot! That looks like a really cool area. A little ways from NV though. Lol I like the bow saw. Lots of downed limbs for firewood.
Thanks 👍Don...enjoying the new camp.
Wow Chris, you rob a bank for all that high priced gear? Nice video always. Keep hiking 🥾
Thanks Dr D...not a budget tent setup...should be interesting.
Maybe Mr Chris saves his money for what he might need later.😊
Love your tent and your food too lol 😆
Loveeee it!! ❤️
Nice tent! Love that stove!
hi Chris, neat tent and surroundings there.
Beautiful spot, Chris. Looking forward to watching YOU enjoying the new gear and setting there in Cal. Cheers Buddy, Keep on keeping on.
Thanks, will do!
Sweet spot you lucky dog, you're going to have to change the name from Basecamp Chris to Big Top Chris
I like that LOL...It's a circus in here!
Chris you need to put a fireproof mat under the stove to protect the tent floor! I haven the 13 ft bell tent from them and a winnerwell stove…
Thanks Monique...I check out their website! get it ordered,.
Or a large flat stone, something to protect the floor :-) (I learned the hard way, but White Duck was very nice and sent me a piece of floor material so I can patch the holes).
Love that tent and the Winnerwell stove!! Great area.
Thanks for watching!
That place is great..I would be panning n looking around for gold
This is Gold Country up here! 49ers and all!
I'm not sure but I thought I saw Horseshoe Thompsons tracks going through there!!!
He is fast! I'll put up a trail cam and catch him!
I've enjoyed watching your previous campouts but this one looks like a total winner. Great location and setup for many stories and cheers! to come!🌲☕🍝🔥🏕🍺🌲
Shock cords help us to not lose important things like stakes get lost on
Occasion
Thanks Calvin...I did find the stake the next day on the other side of the tent.
@@basecampchris thats good
Can't wait for more of your hot tent videos, been looking forward to them
More to come! Thanks KA!
Can’t wait for the next episode 🙏🏻
Awesome!
It looks like you don't need a ground cloth with that tent floor. Nice wood stove.
Yes, thanks
Love your videos!! Thanks Chris :D
Thank you Spencer!
That looks like such a great spot.
It is! Thanks Joe.
Nice property Chris and I’m interested in the hot tent. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks Glen - More to come!
Love that tent though.
Hi Chris,. I have been enjoying your videos for a while and find them informative and inspiring. While watching this video three things came to mind that you may have considered, but feel that I should mention them just in case you haven't. (1) Widowmakers. (2) Flooding. I couldn't tell if you were clearing driftwood, but heavy rain can bring that stream out of its banks very quickly. Make sure you're above the high watermark. (3) Cooking in the tent. Since that is going to be a permanent camp, ensure all food spills are cleaned up very well. It doesn't take much for forest critters to smell it, and with no one around, they will chew or rip their way into the tent. If you have already considered these issues, please accept my apologies. Looking forward to your next video. Fred
#4. Fires!
Thanks Fred....appreciate the concerns...I have thought about the creek...it is a small intermittent creek ( will run dry once summer comes ) and I am actually about 4 feet up above it with the tent. Widow makers are always a concern....I have some healthy trees around the tent ...as far I I can see. I have decided to not do any cooking in the tent...unless it is boiling water for coffee/ tea. or mid winter when bears are hibernating. . There are no guarantees with anything but precautions always help so Thank you!!
my thoughts too, although I am sure he thought of that.
Love these kind of videos, miss these! Are you going out to the hot tent this winter? Thanks for the entertaining videos!
Squatchy looking location Chris.
Having that land and awesome campsite, she's definitely a keeper 😆 🤣
I agree...Thanks BOB! :)
Daaanng! That’s amazing!
Thanks Alan!
That is a really cool tent & stove kit ! Stove looks to be made of stainless steel . I like it ! 👍
Watch out for dead fall. Looks like some pretty big branches already landed in that area.
Very nice setup gonna enjoy your progress and stories from there
Great setup Chris! The tent and stove are awesome! Beautiful site. I’m jealous!
Thanks! 👍Steve.
I really miss your videos like this one.
Awesome tent bud! Gonna be an awesome base camp. I look forward to upcoming videos.
Thanks 👍BG! Me too!
Very cool. I know you ended up putting a piece of metal underneath your wood stove.
Hey Chris it’s almost morel season! Keep your eyes out. I usually go hunting around lake Almanor
Sounds like fun...spring is coming!
Great video Chris. Thank you. What’s that red top you’re wearing? I love that.
Thanks! Polar Fleece pull over by G.H. Bass & Co. / very comfortable.
Das ist aber ein schöner Ofen der gefahlt mir
need a good leaf rake brother 😉
Love the tent Chris, I've got a 5m version made by a different company I just reviewed. I've really enjoyed it with my stove, looking forward to you showing more of it. GF property looks beautiful, definitely a nice spot to getaway for a few days eh? Looking forward to seeing you use it in upcoming videos. Cheers 💪
I'm surprised to see no cutout on the tent floor for the stove. Is it made of some sort of fire resistant material?
No - I'm ordering a fire proof mat to go under it. Thanks
Looks like a good heavy duty hot tent! Contemplated getting one few months back, or one that you could use a hammock with. ;) That location is SUPER sweet!
Thanks Old Goat...Still getting used to it...Like the stove!
I have question's? How are you getting all of that equipment to an off the gride camp area? The logistics of it? I just get in my one person tent and go to sleep? I might try a deer blind this winter. I like your channel. You seem like a nice man.
You did strike gold
Yee-Haw!
Hey Chris have you told Teddy Rosevelt's sasquatch story yet?
I have not - I heard he had an encounter.
Do the legs conduct heat from the stove? I would be worried not having something under the legs.
The heat does not...but the legs could wear the floor down. So a couple boards will help, Thanks!
Das ist ein schöner Ofen ne
Is it safe to cook inside those...mainly I'm thinking bears, never quite sure how to be in the Sierras...I generally don't see bears where I camp but that doesn't mean they aren't there. Love yr shows btw so fun!,,,,
I want one
I thought you had to burn off the new grills before use and set up.!?
I have a bell tent & thinking about getting a tent stove (although their twice as expensive as the one I have in my front room lol). I have a question though. Did the heat from the stove affect the plastic groundsheet?
You need a heat resistant mat
Shouldn’t there be something heat resistant under the stove?
If you tell those scary stories with Jeanette around, does she get scared. I would. I wouldn't let you tell them around me.
How much for the tent if you don't mind me asking?
What size tent did you have?
10' Regatta Bell tent by White Duck
What happened to "leave no trace" ??--Chris, you went all out clearing a place for your tent, etc. 😅
Where can my wife and I get that tent and stove at?
Watch out for rocks.
And your story
I can’t find episode 2
Well, not to be a naysayers.....but, that entire area looks like it gets torrential flooding when meltoff occurs...just sayin. 😳
Where is part 2
Make tree house,
Cool place Chris, next time get the gf out there to supervise 😂
Great idea!
Never camp. Near water. Ppl hv died. If it's rains heavy up river, 100-200 MLS it will over flow and sweep you away. It has happened!!!