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Mike Willey
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Приєднався 30 кві 2018
Welcome to Mike Willey Adventures! Join me as I explore the great outdoors, from thrilling kayaking trips and overlanding adventures to serene hiking trails and breathtaking landscape photography. My channel is all about sharing my passion for nature, providing tips and tutorials for outdoor enthusiasts, and showcasing the beauty of our natural world. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on all my latest adventures!
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Milky Way Photography and Camping Under The Stars
I'm new to astronomy, but everyone has to start somewhere. Astrophotography is one of the hardest styles of photography, in my opinion, because there are so many more variables and details when you're working at night.
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✅ Three Legged Thing Carbon Fiber Tripod: amzn.to/3F5n8rJ
✅ Three Legged Thing Airhed Pro Lever: amzn.to/3OK0Dvr
✅ Canon R5 Camera: amzn.to/3GOGm6h
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm f4 Lens: amzn.to/3ikRAoB
✅ Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3gOAoaG
✅ Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5 Lens: amzn.to/3ATsnIt
✅ Peter Mckinnon Nomatic Lens Filter Case - amzn.to/3ENae02
✅ 77mm B+W Circular Polarizer - amzn.to/3gB333e
✅ 77mm PolarPro Circular Polarizer - amzn.to/3Uc2Kt5
✅ 77mm Lenskins Polarizer - amzn.to/3ENfEIi
✅ 77mm Tiffen Variable ND - amzn.to/3OK2ujT
✅ 77mm Ultra Optics Ultra Definition ND
✅ Sennheiser MKE 200 Ultra Compact Mic - amzn.to/3AQLm6v
✅ ProGrade 512 GB 300mb/s w 250 mb/s write
✅ Sony Tough CFexpress 256 GB 1700 mb/s 1480 mb/s
✅ Peak Design Camera Strap (Sage Green) - amzn.to/3VhLGn8
✅ Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip - amzn.to/3AQMpDm
✅ Studio Camera - amzn.to/3ig07pH
✅ Canon EOS R - amzn.to/2MKanad
✅ GoPro 11 - amzn.to/3Z8viGp
✅ DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone - amzn.to/3id3Cxl
✅ DJI Mic - amzn.to/3K7dTtH
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✅ Hiking Bag Gregory Baltoro 65 - alnk.to/a40RAz0
✅ 2 Person Nemo Hornet Tent - alnk.to/8iRhMun
✅ Solo REI Half Dome Tent - alnk.to/8EGNKab
✅ Roof Top iKamper Skydome Mini 3.0 Tent - alnk.to/aLFTvZz
✅ Portable Camp Stove - alnk.to/hssGN0N
✅ BKC Kayak - amzn.to/3DvRXWj
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Christmas morning!
So exciting!! Thanks for watching.
I find it hilarious when people spend hundreds to get the lightest possible tent, and then carry a plain old heavy tarp like this to protect that fragile super light floor, negativing that weight advantage. Manufacturers will do this because weight is in easy spec to list while durability is not a number. So they figured out, people will stupidly spend much more for low weight, and then they sell an additional tarp, to these same people for even more cost. It's absurd and silly.
I get it for sure but the main point is to tuck the edges up under the tent. Switch to hammock camping, and forget it all. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching.
in the intro you are about 5 mins from your car how can you say its not wet at all?
Why does it matter so much to you? Relax bro.
there is enough videos of this place already.
Then why did you click it?
I’m going camping with my son this weekend and temps will be in the low to mid 40s at night. I think what I’ll do is I’ll run it until my son falls asleep and then I’ll stay up for maybe another half hour and then shut it off when we go to bed. Thank you so much for the video.
I get it. Its kind of nerve racking at first but you'll see. Its money.
3:45
Thanks for watching.
Hey Mike any update on the racks with the RTT? I’ve been on the fence and looking for a long term review for them. I was worried about the hard top cracking or something with the weight? Have you gone on trails with the tent on? No issues?
Still going strong. No issues except the fasteners have become weather enough they don't screw and unscrew as easily.
How do you pick 4Roses Small over Single? Where I live (PA) Single is under $50
I'm still young into it and developing my palette but all I can tell you is what I get.
A jeep hardtop can only hold 150 lbs total - that's the published max limit. The Exposed Racks can hold "Designed to hold 2-3 people plus tent. (or vehicle max limit)" ... pay special attention to the part in brackets.
Thats a point load weight rating .Thats the intent of the feet on the support bars. It spreads the load into many points. Its been installed for a couple years and the only issue with the whole setup is a small piece of paint that chipped off the iKamper framing. Thanks for watching.
Good stuff, I had hoped to make it up to top of Reddish Knob when I was in WV in September but I ran out of time. Although I was traveling solo and that one section of trail you were on may have been beyond my capabilities. Thanks for sharing!
Complete beginner trails that a stock rig will handle with no issues. Theres 1-2 sketchy places you'll need to scout but other than that, no issues. Thanks for watching.
Looks awesome!
It was Mitch. Nothing like campfire cooking.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching Tommy
Beautiful
Thank you!
Great video! We were right across the track from you in the Xterras. I like that your video just focused on what you would see/what to expect instead of corporate shilling like most of the videos. We had more fun just hanging out with other people than in the actual event and I think this year we spent more time in the camping area than in the show. Only one guy in our group of six heard the star spangled banner performance that morning and we all thought he had too much to drink and dreamt it haha.
Yum
Thanks for watching.
Heading there this week. Im going on the Blackbird Knob Trail.
How was the trip?
I've been running a Big Buddy with a 20lb tank in the cold months, in my living room, for the last 15 seasons. I run it on medium (9000 btu's) and it keeps both dining & living room nice in evening when watching TV. Old house with drafty doors & windows.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
That rack isnt gonna support that weight gor long. I cant imagine the added weight with 2 adults in it.
I will say I haven't had two adults inside because I'm usually on solo trips but I've had the setup installed for a couple years and everything is perfect (outside of a small piece of chipped paint on the iKamper framing). The rack is rated for the weight. I would have 0 concerns having 2 fit adults inside. I have a video on it ua-cam.com/video/7J9biKlJdb0/v-deo.html
Great video thank you. I am in Australia researching getting into backpacking camping and your channel came up. If not too much bother leave some metric measurements as well.
I apologize for the units. I have been trying to incorporate more metric units on both my channels. I need to get better at it though. Thanks for the reminder and I appreciate the feedback. Glad to have you checking out some videos. Shoot me a message or email if you have any questions.
Is it safe to put it in front of the tent facing door. Afraid burning tent door. Like, what's the safe distance facing tent door and still capable of warming up the tent?
I would try and maintain 8-10" clearance but the heat dissipates fairly quickly as you move away from the unit.
@MikeWilley Thank you so much! I will try this
I'd totally live there if I had the money
Its a beautiful spot. Thanks for watching.
Ocracoke is where the restaurant Howard's pub is
Love Howards Pub. Its one of the first places I go every time I go back. Thanks for watching.
You never put the monoxide meter on floor . Can’t measure anything like that . Monoxide is lighter than dioxide , so goes on top.
Excellent point. Thanks for pointing it out.
Headed there this upcoming weekend.
Which trail are you planning to tackle?
Was there in April 2024 and the property was gorgeous and spotless. Amazing weather and views and am a huge fan of Cabo with the desert landscape.
Its an excellent resort. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Is there a way to add or attach an awning to the rack?
You could mount whatever you could fit to the rack on the drivers side. Not really a way to do it on the passegners side. You would want to use the Awning/Vestibule that iKamper makes and zips onto the tent.
Nice vid and well shot . But you gotta do your homework on this he
They had changed wilderness area rules and there would not be any new signs and blazed trails . And I know for sure at one point Drones are illegal in a Wilderness area.
There are no alerts or notices about no new signs and blazed trails on the National Park website for The Sods.... www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=12366. I'm not saying you're wrong because there were definitely almost no markings or signs on the trails but its not something that comes up with the parks website, AllTrails, or Garmin. Either way, I'm always prepared to navigate on my own. The point was for viewers to be ready to navigate themselves without the markings as well.
Do this works for the snow like surviving outdoor like that and rains I don't think so...
It'll work fine in the snow. Thanks for watching.
Great video, thanks!
Thank You for the support. It means a lot.
May I ask is there a reason why you are not using the Canon print and layout software when you are printing from the Pro-1000 ? I always use it and it gives me many more options such as ICC profiles and the ability to use different makes of paper and I have soft proof option based on the actual printer settings
I'd say simply because its just one more program I'd have to master. I'd rather spend my time in Lightroom where I'm comfortable. I seriously doubt I'm trading noticable quality if any at all to make it worth the process. Thats me though 🤷🏻♂️
@@MikeWilley Thank you for taking the time to reply. I find that the Canon print and layout plug in gives me much more latitude to us a wide range of different papers other than canons and better results also.
That's why I prefer shade cloth under my tent..
Thanks for contributing and watching.
weak
What a stupid comment lol
It would be nice to see if the co2 detector you bought was reliable. Someone tested 30 co2 detects and 40% of them didnt go off in hazardous conditions
It was brand new 🤷🏻♂️
@MikeWilley all the detectors in this experiment were also brand new. They tested different brands not a bunch of random ones from a thrift store.....?
Hiking tomorrow. First hike of the fall. Looking forward to it.
How did it go?
Fantastic video! I often find it hard to match frames online with canon paper size options. Do you have any recommendations for that?
I've been using Art To Frames 17 x 22 frames with mats and although there isn't much overlap, theres enough to get it to fit and look good. I tape them to the mat to keep them in place.
This printer makes amazing prints BUT will burn a hole in your wallet. It chugs ink!
Its not a good printer for you if you only print once in a while however, ink does cost a lot and theres a lot of it on this printer. The quality though, much much better than print and mail services. IMO
My time lapse only records for 4 sec. I set my GoPro outside for 1h. Went and got it watched the replay and it was only 4sec
Seems like you have something set up incorrectly. Go through step by step.
I first read about Oracoke after reading Nicholas Sparks the wish it starts off as a remote but later the character falls in love with and I can see how
Theres a book store on the island that has many books written on or about the island.
This happened to me. Tent got flooded during a storm. Lesson learnt
You don't know until you know.
Cruz Fort
Thanks for watching.
This was a great test! apprecite the effort
Thank you for the support.
Looks pretty exciting!
Wonderful hike. Thanks for watching.
I run my Mr. heater in my tent all the time when cold, I warm up the tent then put it in pilot, crack a window and always with a carbon monoxide detector, the pilot keeps us (myself and dog) warm enough all night after I ran it on low for about 10 minutes, I have a Gazelle T3 thus not a small tent and this works perfectly for me making it comfortable when temperatures dip into low 30s to upper 20s and of course a good sleeping bag. 1 lbs canister can last me almost 3 nights this way. The one thing is that I will not run it without the carbon monoxide detector.
Its a awesome device. I'm going on a trip to Ricketts Glen next week and night time temps are supposed to be in the 30's. I think I'm going to fire it up for the season. Thanks for contributing.
What roof rack do you have installed. It looks like a no drill, is this correct?
ua-cam.com/video/7J9biKlJdb0/v-deo.html
How warm was it outside when you did this test
50's I believe.
Do you have to sign in somewhere? Permit?Campfires are allowed I’m assuming from vid?
I think there are a couple of trail heads where you sign in but in general, not really.
Nice video. Nice views of trails and camp. I’d suggest some commentary on the area and situations and think you’d get more interest from the hiking community.
Thanks for the suggestion Jason. I'm always trying to improve and feedback helps a lot.
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Endless Wall Trail New River Gorge National Park
Nice! looking forward to checking it out in January. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching. You'll love it.
We have simply become a country of beta male wimps.. what do we want to bubble wrap next? How has this once great nation become this?