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The Optimistic Adventurer
United Kingdom
Приєднався 25 кві 2013
My name is Dom, I do kit reviews & UK based mini adventures.
I am a Father of four (one recently deceased June 2021) who loves being outside.
Wild Camping, walks, sup paddle boarding, snorkelling, short hikes and visiting 🇬🇧 hidden gems.
When I'm not working (Safeguarding Lead in a Primary School) or looking after my 3 girls, I'm out doing something awesome with awesome people or just going it alone while I work through my grief as healthily as I can.
I started this channel to record for myself and my family but my late son asked me to turn it into a 'real' channel and try and make it big. Soon after he helped me set it up, he suddenly died (aged 17) & it’s been a real comfort to me watching the channel grow and knowing that he set me on this path of adventure, it gets me outside doing healthy things & meeting awesome people. If you'd like to subscribe then that's great.
I'm open to doing collaboration videos with similar channels, send me a message.
I am a Father of four (one recently deceased June 2021) who loves being outside.
Wild Camping, walks, sup paddle boarding, snorkelling, short hikes and visiting 🇬🇧 hidden gems.
When I'm not working (Safeguarding Lead in a Primary School) or looking after my 3 girls, I'm out doing something awesome with awesome people or just going it alone while I work through my grief as healthily as I can.
I started this channel to record for myself and my family but my late son asked me to turn it into a 'real' channel and try and make it big. Soon after he helped me set it up, he suddenly died (aged 17) & it’s been a real comfort to me watching the channel grow and knowing that he set me on this path of adventure, it gets me outside doing healthy things & meeting awesome people. If you'd like to subscribe then that's great.
I'm open to doing collaboration videos with similar channels, send me a message.
Exmouth Christmas day Swim 2024
over 3000 people flocked to Exmouth Beach in Devon on this years Christmas day to take part in the annual Christmas day Swim.
This has become a yearly staple for me and my wife Caroline, after losing our son, Little Dom (17), to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2021. We have found that cold water swimming all year round is an amazing tool in the fight to stay healthy and happy while we navigate this life-long grief journey.
Christmas is a hard time for anyone grieving a loved one and to start the day with our girls at home and then go for this amazing dip with 1000's of cheering strangers, well, it was fabulous.
Thank you to the RNLI for the safety of the flotilla and to whoever organises this fabulous event. Special thanks to the drumming troop and the Piper, they added a brilliant element of building the excitement.
This has become a yearly staple for me and my wife Caroline, after losing our son, Little Dom (17), to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2021. We have found that cold water swimming all year round is an amazing tool in the fight to stay healthy and happy while we navigate this life-long grief journey.
Christmas is a hard time for anyone grieving a loved one and to start the day with our girls at home and then go for this amazing dip with 1000's of cheering strangers, well, it was fabulous.
Thank you to the RNLI for the safety of the flotilla and to whoever organises this fabulous event. Special thanks to the drumming troop and the Piper, they added a brilliant element of building the excitement.
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Such a good turnout 👍
@@sarahwhittingham6737 absolute fantastic, such a great crowd too. Did you dip/swim?
Absolutely….not 😂 I’m a summer sea swimmer. Happy to paddleboard in the winter with a plan to not fall in 👍
Brilliant
@@NickIrlam-gh9hp see you tomorrow buddy.
My wife would kill me if we was sleeping together in that one. So I have to go on my own 😂 Would love it 😊
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Great concept for a whw video. So helpful to get tips and advice from ppl who have done it. Thank you 🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment too.
Hi, I sleep on a matress in my zafira when I’m working away. Too tight to pay for a hotel. I think you’ve just inspired me to notch it up a level!!
Go for it, it’ll be worth it and you’ll be so much more comfortable.
Hi Dom. I know a lady from Liskeard that is in the GB ice swimming team in Italy next year. Shes got bags of enthusiasm and a natural behind a mic. If you dm me ill pass in her details. 👍
Please remind me after Xmas.
Sorry, hit go before finishing. Remind me after Xmas, she sounds awesome.
12:08 - have you ever managed to remove the rear seat posts that poke out. Finding myself nursing bruises because of them!
Nope! They get me occasionally too. Our engine is sadly coming to an end, shame as the body and such is still n great order.
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer Had a few probs with my Zaffy too and the rest is in great condition. I'm keeping her going as long as I can. What's the issue?
@allieandmaria ultra low power, great on the motorways but when I hit a hill or traffic lights she all but stops. 1st gear up even small hills.
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer Any error codes/check engine light?
@allieandmaria it’s a gonna, two garages have said “new engine” needed. I’m going to scrap her and figure out an upgrade. It’ll work out fine.
Very nice video, I just bought this. One remark: I think there was water coming in from you two wrists as I think you didn't tie the two velcro bands over your wrists. As you came out of the water you can see the two arms where showing the water coming from your wrists not from the top. I might be wrong but does it still feel good now? Thank you for making this video.
@@UilKerk still working, I’ll be out in it next weekend filming a new kayak motor for the channel.
Also, the gaskets on the sleeves don’t require the Velcro to work. They work on their tightness. For the money it’s a great suit.
"Dont underestimate how the long walk yesterday will affect the walk today". Appreciate this advice!!
@@helenburns2186 it’s easy to judge that we can do 13, 20 miles each day as a one off, the culminating fatigue definitely plays a part in multi day hikes. Have you seen the long format video on this hike on my page?
@TheOptimisticAdventurer no! Im heading over to check it out now, thanks! Long form version would be so helpful!
Is the condensation that bad? I’m thinking about getting a different type of bivy than the one you used and it still has a lot of condensation. Will it really get everything wet inside and does it also make it have a higher chance of getting mould? Just asking as I am not sure if I should get one which does have a lot of condensation. Nice video by the way 👍
I’m a big lad so that limits the airflow. The bag is very good, I’ve used it 4 or 5 times now and it’s warm and dry. Any shelter that has poor air flow will get condensation from breath and sweat. Thank for stopping by my channel.
It work some times buddy
Was a great experience.
Late to the party but you are supposed to leave a small gap (4-5inches) vs completely zipping up the bivy bag. Most have an overflap to prevent rain from coming into that gap but it prevents condensation from you breathing inside. hope this helps
All party guests welcome here! Good advice. I’ll test it out soon.
A deuce-nip lol
Amazing Dom, keep up the explorations and videos, love to watch them. 😊
Thanks buddy. Got a new toy arriving this week. Will film the 1st video on it on Saturday. I think you’ll like it.
Sorry the fin on the Hybris
@@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0 yeah I figured you meant that one. US box fin.
Dom I watched a few more of your videos tonight and all look brilliant, that fin track will take the Hiqmar e-fin if you ever do rivers or lakes,or sea but wash off after Really good fun👍👍
I’ve got the aquaglide quick release now, love it. Not got the funds yet for an e fin but one day mate.
I’ve just sent them a message to see if they will send me one to review. If not, might have to borrow yours for the day!
No problem I’ll pop down when the weather improves
Where are you based Dom
@@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0 East Devon.
Dom a wonderful review on this kayak I have the Deschuts 130 and the Blackfoot 130 not yet tested Those seats look amazing👍
@@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0 thank you mate. I really appreciate the comment. I’ve not tried a Deschuts yet but the Blackfoot, what’s boat hey? Love everything about it.
@ hopefully get out in the Blackfoot later in the week and test it out,it cost a bit for all the fittings😂
Money well spent on quality is seldom wasted. (That’s what I tell my wife 😉)
That’s a juvenile. You can tell by the eyes
@@ScarletTiger109 you talking about me or the bird! 🤣😂
@ the bird! Corvids (ravens and crows) have light colored eyes when they are young and slowly darken over time
That’s ace, thank you. I was kidding btw.
hey, I am interested in 130. Could you comfortably stand in this kayak? Thanks
@@Beyondthebite2024 easily, so stable. You’ve made a great choice.
That was mighty big chomp!! 😂😂😂
Took me by surprise too. I thought we were becoming friends!
😂 Big snack 😂
The thing was savage! In the full video you see it trying to get in our car too!
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer 😂 adopt the bird 😂
Rick and two crows?
I’m not sure what this means, definitely one crow and I’m called Dom.
I reckon he was thinking "" hmm , is not that high I may actually survive even if ropes break up "" 😂😂😂
@@Claudiu95Rus I definitely wasn’t thinking that! Great memories made this day. You been on it or similar?
Cracking quality tarp for the money, ive got the expedition tarp also pairs nice with the bobcat. Oex make some cracking gear.
I use the Bertha’s Peak 3.1 pro and standard tent. I believe this was what tue bobcat was modelled on. I’ve not tried one yet as I trust mine so much and I now have 8 of them to keep me going for years. Thanks for stopping by, I’ve got some more OEX stuff to review this weekend.
@TheOptimisticAdventurer nice 1 mate I will check it out 🙌
@davt8615 meant to say Berghaus! Auto correct done me good. 👍
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer 🤣 does ya head in mate
Another great video mate, your smashing it, can't wait for the cooking channel to start up
You and me both!
Great video, spectacular drone footage. I have lived in Cornwall for 27 years, still need to visit this place. Not keen on the 'cool' Americanism. I am 53, but you are clearly much younger and have been influenced and find it normal.
Ah, I’m 46 but some days feel 25 and others 65! Thanks for stopping by my channel. Get yourself down there.
My kinda channel Dom, we do similar things with 👍🏼
That's cool! I’ll take a look when I’m home from work mate.
How to advertise a wild camping location, what a great idea.
Thanks. Got any you want to share?
Great video love the way you film the reality of track down there, it looks doable if you're very careful, would consider walking along the beach at low tide but I'm sure it's further than it looks, plus it would have to be a very low tide 👍
Thank you, feel free to subscribe, it all helps.
Can you get down to the beach from Logan rock? or do you have to walk round a bit towards porthcurno beach?
Safely no, established route is down the coast path. Thanks for stopping by.
Love that place, on my bucket list, did kynance cove in the summer, Cornwall is out of this world stunning ❤
I’ve got a video on that place on a near perfect day. Let me know what you think.
What a true gentle, kind legend Dom, we had the chance of spending an evening with you and your wife near lynton / lynmouth. Despite my trouble with meeting anyone I don't know and relaxing and having a bloody good time, you both invited us into your evening with warming arms, even while having the most unthinkable extreemly hard thoughts in your minds being the anniversary of loosing your darling son. Thinking how you two were with us I know for certain Little D would have been loved so much words could not describe. It was an extremely fun evening and one we shal remember forever. Love you both xx
Was a great night. God damn we sank some booze though eh? Just for accuracy, Tyler is a lad I take on trips, he is my friend’s son and has the same condition Little Dom had. Tyler will be coming on another adventure in 2025. I’ve got one of you in Instagram, we’ll organise another trip one day.
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer We sure did, it went so quick ! Sorry about the mistake 🫢 Just got corrected by Claire too
What is the real weight please
Well, I’ve just weighed it and it’s 870g so I have to admit I made an error.
@ that’s still pretty impressive for the price thanks for the reply
@korbenparker1798 it’s still going strong too, I’ve used it loads. Hopefully see you on the channel again. Take care.
Absolutely nope.
Wasn’t so bad.
That scenery is just something else, love it!
I'll take you camping there next time you're over in the UK.
What poles did you use for this set up? Did they come with the tarp? Woudp you recommend them or use something different?
Hi Tom. These were 17.50 each from Go Outdoors, very strong and pack down quite small. They are not included with the tarp mate. Very strong. Brand is Hi-Gear.
Very .. S.A.S..eee. camping 💪🏻😁👍🏻
Going home wasn’t an option my friend. So glad I figured it out. You keeping well? Any good fish this year?
How long will the glass front last with the heat..sorry about your son
@@stevebell5290 Thanks Steve. Appreciate that. The glass feels tough, the whole unit feels really well built. I’m not worried about the glass but I will do a follow up if anything happens.
Love everything about this, stove included. So true that sometimes we need to push ourselves to do things we don't want to - especially when those things will be good for us. And always a reward at the end! Thanks for sharing and for pushing onward.
Thanks for such a thoughtful and positive comment. I’m doing good today and long may that last. Have an awesome evening.
Do you have the link to the temu stove please Dom.
I’ll pop it up in the description Tracy. Enjoy, it’s a cracker.
temu.to/k/ett2jseeem2
I’ve just got a collapsible rocket stove off eBay for £15 which is pretty good, took a bit of putting together though.
Does it work well? Send me a picture on Instagram please? I may well get one myself!
Not on instagram, on Facebook.
Хуй знает я думал его акула с ест
i am welsh and i live in wales yay
A very Welsh name too. Thanks for taking the time to comment on one of my videos.
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer your videos ar goood and its nice too know that someone else lives in Wales and I just went on holiday in Betws-yCoed last week hwyl fawr
@MargedJones-Thomas I feel so may be about to ruin this but…I live in England. BUT I visit Wales often and LOVE it.
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer it really doesnt matter where u live everyones the same
Congratulations!! Top class!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you! 😃we loved it.
Wow that looks amazing
It is! I’m going back this week to see it again. Thank you for stopping by my channel. Have you been to Cornwall?
Great video Dom, it’s a lovely beach, did you park at Lanacombe? Thanks for sharing😊👍
Yes. £3 in the honesty box. Thanks.
Noooooooowayyyyyyyyyyy....
Yeeeeeeeeeeeees! You could do it.