Simple Solo Camper Test and a Driftwood Carving
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
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-short but sweet little trip testing out my new little camper.
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YAY! Doug's back. Good to see you again Doug.
Unsolicited thoughts: Not sure how old you are, I’m 64. I was an avid backpacker for years, but in my late 50’s, serious health issues my wife was having put the brakes on my backcountry trips. When I got a chance to get away for a day and a half after a couple years of caregiving, I threw my backpack in the truck along with a camp chair, some bacon eggs and steaks, and drinks in a cooler and headed to the NC mountains. Knowing I didn’t have time to backpack anywhere remote, I went to a Park Service campground in the tent area, but I was bummed on the trip up because it wasn’t “real” camping! My experience with their firewood was the polar opposite of yours, and was so old and dry that it burned up in minutes! On the return trip, I came to realize that I’d enjoyed myself, and came to grips with the fact that I no longer had to have thousands of feet of elevation change, trying to find water, and eat freeze dried meals! While I miss those younger years, and remember them fondly, the reality is that we can’t do this stuff forever, and that there’s no shame in, as George Washington Sears (Nessmuk) said, “Going to the woods to smooth it, not rough it!”!
Think you could fit a small awning to make life a little more comfortable Doug.
I thought the same thing
Yes!
A nice 270 awning would work great along the side and around the back 👍
Came here to say this
And if not an awning, bring an easy up.
You and Steve Wallis, each in your own way, are Canadian National Icons. I always enjoy your work.
It happens to the best of us. Wasn't that long ago a hammock & a tarp was enough for me. Father time gets us all.
I have mobility issues that greatly limit my ability to do things. So thanks for taking me hopping across the stones in the lake and riding a bike through the woods. Had a wonderful time!!
Really glad to see you back on the tube.
Really enjoyed every aspect of your trip. The bike ride, combing the beach, the carving,(great job!), even watching you cook. I guess I'm living vicariously through your adventures.
What a great chill Doug. thanks for taking us with you mate. All the best.
Great stuff Doug. Glad you're back to doing what you enjoy!
Happy to see you back filming some
camping stuff Doug. Thanks!
Nice little rig Doug. The Jeep and trailer combo will be perfect when you get away from a regular campground and do a little boondocking. Sleeping warm and dry in a storm sounds like good planning but feels like a five star hotel.
It's great doing the more active and busy bushcrafty, primitive camping thing Doug, but every once in a while a more relaxing, "more civilized" and slower paced outing is what we need for our all around well being. It was good to see you doing just that. Always love your carving projects and hearing your thoughts. Thanks for taking us along. God bless you and your family! 🐀
Hey Doug, glad to see you on here again.
Sometimes, not very often, there needs to be the option to like something more than once.
Doug that was nice quiet time sometimes we need that, beautiful craving.
Things don’t bring happiness. Feeling of accomplishment brings happiness. At least for me.
Nice carving and wonderful lakes!
Doug, maybe a cook fly would be in order? I really enjoy your adventures and the carving on found wood. Thanks for taking me along.
Thanks Doug! Refreshing to see you out!
That's the advantage of having a wood shop. I usually bring a box of kiln dried hardwood off-cuts. no bark, so it's all ok.
Don’t give up on the little camper too soon Doug… I think it’s a great idea
Yahoo!! Camper Doug is back!!👍👍👍
Chin up Doug, it's all good and you'll figure out a routine sooner or later. I enjoy seeing the environment and places there, so much more wilderness than we have in UK. I liked the video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking us along, Doug! I like your little camper. And I liked your carving, wow, look at that "hair".
Life changes over the years and outdoor life is different than it used to be - no better, no worse. Just different. At least that's how it is for me. You have to get used to the different and see its positive sides. Take care!
Always good to see Mr. Doug. Love your hookup,jeep camper canoe and bike, let's not forget whittling. Nice video. 🌲⛺ 🚲 🛶
A little awning would be a life saver for you on this lil camper! I love your setup
Thanks for filming Doug. 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼
Hey Doug, thanks for sharing your camping trip! I really enjoyed the flick. It's also nice to see how well Canada maintains their parks. Greetings from Oregon!
So good to see you! Love your adventures and carving! Thanks Doug!
I thoroughly enjoyed that trip into nature that I can no longer do myself - so thank you for letting me tag along it was fun 😃👍🏻
Great looking camper, a roof vent would be a huge addition - really helps regulate the heat inside and lets you even cook inside if needed on rainy days.
The fact you can't build a cabin on your own land is an absolute travesty, your land is beautiful and you should be able to enjoy it in anyway you see fit, great video and carving doug as always! 👍
Good to see you again, Doug. Nice trip, by the way. Thanks for sharing. But I think that maybe what you are missing is the pure wilderness. Also: you are a gifted man with your hands. You are an absolute DIY man, so what you miss is feeling that you can survive by yourself in the wild with what gorgeous nature gives us. To be able to get your own wood, to set a campfire with stones, to fish your dinner and maybe to hunt your next lunch and to cook it with the raw things nature offers. I take it you are not comfortable being comfortable with all those amenities and "civilized" utensils and tools. All you need is a good bushcraft knife, a little axe and of course, as you said... a good backpack. Anyway, as you said... keep going and you'll find the trip that fits almost perfectly in what pleases you and gives you full joy. Don't forget to share it, by the way. We'll be enjoying with you. Again: thanks for sharing and my best wishes and regards.
Loved this video and would love to see more like it Doug. I agree with 205 below that an awning would improve life immensely I believe. Thanks Doug for this one!
Hey Doug.I I have said I have been a tent camper all my life.My other half does not like tent camping so we bought a camper.Something is missing.I enjoy it,but I did more camp things when it was the tent.But I'm adjusting to the camper and can still set up and do things around camp.Still like cooking over open fire gathering wood.I do fine the older I get do like the shelter in bad weather.Also to extend your outdoor room.A large tarp over your little camper or even your jeep with supports out gives more room to be out under it if it rains..So many options.Like the camper with the jeep.You'll get your feelers right on what's missing.Its a adventure everytime no matter what 😉 Take Care Pam.Still carving your Littles 1x1x 1or 4 Fun
Man, so good to see you on the tube again!
Doug looks like a great little camper. Also was nice to see you back and carving. I’ve found in the past the first trip is always weird as you’re trying out different things and it’s all new.
Cannot wait to see your next video.
Good to see you Doug! You're going to have to get you an owning!
Very nice Cargo Trailer Conversion. I have a 6x12 V-nose with heat, AC, and a 21/2 gallon hot water heater. Love it!! You’ll have a lot of fun with your new setup!!!
Thanks for sharing solo camping trip and carving. I think great getaway!
Great little camper! We love our little teardrop camper I built. Compared to backpacking, it is indeed luxury. Sometimes we backpack, sometimes we take the camper - it all depends on what kind of adventure we're looking for. The camper is certainly more restful. I would recommend an awning or a little pop-up canopy that you can cook under and sit under in the rain. It's also nice for keeping rain from coming in through the camper door when you're going in and out.
Love it Doug ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the missing piece of your trip . Nothing like taking off into the bush creating your own adventure . Hope you get out again soon !
Rain and all I'm a little jelouse. Looked like a great time
Doug, I find myself enjoying the outdoors the most when I vary the experience. Sometimes I'll take my trailer and amenities, other times I'll "rough it" with a tarp (or tent) and sleeping bag. I completely get how you feel something's missing when you spend time outdoors in a differing manner. I really like your trailer. Good to see you on YT again!😀
And that little camper is very nice
Nice one Doug, really enjoyed this.
The little camper is pretty cool.
Shame the weather took a turn on ya.
Excellent carving, as always.
Thank you for sharing and bringing us along.
Take care
All the best
D & B 👍
That is one cool little camper!
Great video. That camper is going to give you the off grid living you like, without having to maintain another house. You really did seem relaxed and rested on this video even if your brain was saying something was off. Your brain is expecting long portages, carrying minimal gear so you can bring your camera gear, and exhaustion from the physical work and the mental stress of setting up shots for videos. Now you can sit by a fire, carve and watch the night sky. That's a holiday. The back country trips are to challenge yourself.
I get what you are feeling. Glad to see you.
Great seeing your posts again.
Great to see you out and about again!!!
thanks for sharing your videos and adventures! I love a lot. Hope you find what is missing!!!
Great video. I would recommend an awning for the side, you could cook in the rain! They make several styles.
It's was great to spend time with you again Mr Linker 💚🇬🇧🌱 you'll find what feels right & makes you happy soon I'm sure. X
Very enjoyable video Doug, Especially love your little trailer/camper. Going to have to make my own and get out here and there for a day or two, just myself and the dog.
Doug get yourself a rollout patio canopy and you won’t have that problem again. Love the set up though.
Well done.
Shitty weather but it was absolutely great to see a video of yours pop up in my feed. You have definitely been missed by me this past year hope you get out a lot more love watching your canoe and fishing videos.
Fun to see you enjoying life Doug. I did get a chuckle though. After all these years watching your videos and knowing you likely have countless tarps, it begs the question why you didn't adapt the trailer to be able to attach a small tarp over cooking area....grins
seriously...i had one in the toolbox with poles and installed rings to attach to trailer and it never even crossed my mind to put it up lol i so wish i had as the comments are all about a canopy haha
Sweet setup! You’ll figure it out. Thanks for sharing your work and best regards.
Oh Doug, that trailer is perfect. Maybe an awning would be nice since water falls from the sky up there. I'd like to make one for myself. And yeah, your cedar man is gorgeous. Agreed about the color as well as his features.
Looks like bringing your own firewood is essential, hopefully that will be me in Ireland next year.
Birdy
Great video! Love the rambling. I feel the Same
so missed your outdoor adventures
great outside work Doug
Doug I want to thank you for your video I do always enjoy the getting out there videos . I think you and me might be cut for the same cloth I can absolutely relate to how your feeling about getting out but it not be being rough enough to feel comfortable. hard to explain but I know what you are referring to. You have an amazing talent in seeing a carving in the wood.. if you are still on the grid go further north young man . thank you again you are appreciated
Doug! Such a nice surprise seeing your video pop up on my screen. I pondered your self assessment. Kinda like listening to an old friend, or acquaintance, hashing out his thoughts on what's what. Relaxing is an art. Approach it like a piece of wood, knife in hand. Thanks for the video! Bless you now.
Thank you Mr Doug
Glad your back
I really enjoy these. Thanks for letting us in on some of your adventures, Doug!
You need to get an awning ! Good to see you on and about.
So so pleased to be able to watch a new dougie vid ide love to sit by a fire and learn to carve from your knowledge of the art
Love the camping videos more than anything. I hope to see more
what a great relaxing video. As for cooking in the rain: you can buy those awnings that roll up against the roof, so it's not in the way while driving, and then when you are in the spot, you can pull out the awning whenever you need it (and it comes with the legs folded inside too)
oh i will be getting one
Simple, interesting, great content.
Take care
Could make a compartment on the back door, something with a 45 degree lid to house some firewood. Maybe adorn the outside with some carvings. Maybe install some velcro tabs on curtains and put a piece on roof so you can just roll up curtains and attach
You need an awning my dear. lol. Looks like a fun time.
Great to see you up and at it again. Fantastic little Trailer.
looks like you might need a small Awning for the cook area. Cheers
You just never disappoint with your carvings. We toured McGreggar a few years back and actually got to see the bear roaming. We prefer Inverhuron better though. Absolutely adore the trailer. We made a camper out of a 7x12 that holds are kayaks inside while travelling. We love it and get a lot of use with it. You find as you get older you need those extra comforts for your body. Love your videos.❤️
You need to have a small awning to protect you while cooking (and eating). Could be a simple detachable one of some kind.
An excellent carving Doug.
Even if traveling long distances if you eat simple then it is amazing how far you can go with the minimal of supplies. I recently completed a full loop of Oz 13,000km in just under 23 days, including visits to friends and family and doing volunteer work on a large cattle station for 5 days. The old KISS principle works well for me.
Adventures!! Yes!!
Nice looking camper set up ..
Nice job on carving..
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I think you're right. When you take that trailer out to the edge and the snow blowing, it'll feel more like a jumping off point. Those family campgrounds are too tame for me no matter what setup i use. Even the bears are civilized and use the trashcans!
Cheers Doug from Northern VT.
Maybe the wood spirit from your inaugural trip could be decor in your camper for a reminder of how this phase of your adventures started. The cedar being a symbol, difficult to carve but still something beautiful with sharp tools and patience.
thanks but i gave it to the family camping beside me for their own memory of the place
Welcome back
Great video Doug! Bery nice DIY camper setup. I want to do that someday too. This was a nice fun variety in one video. Would be great with your family also. I pray your doing well. Just keep being you and enjoy life.🙂
Hopefully young joseph will be joining you asap! Thanx, def miss you being out and about, love the carving but the combo vids are the best! Nice setup, some already said awning so ill suggest some more creative meals that you cant really do on your canoe trips.
👍great video Doug ,Beautiful enviroment and a nice set up maby a outside raincover for cooking ,i loved the woodspirit greatings from the netherlands
thats a great little trailer
It’s a Linker Sleeper 👍🏻
Very nice Doug, many good little adventures ahead
By the way I could relate to your ramblings 😉
I agree, life is for enjoying, no need to bushwack lol
Love, love, loved it.
Great to see you Doug!! Love the camper set up! Your solo adventures inspires me to do the same. Great video and love hearing your thoughts!!
Great video Doug. We enjoyed watching. Thanks
Too bad it was raining, but enjoyed hanging with you again.
Started following you for the carving, and I am just starting to look into jeep camping and here comes your timely video. Keep doing what you do, sir. Salute.
I really like your camper !
Nice video Doug 👍
It’s a great looking camper. Like you said, it’ll be a nice base camp to come “home” to after bushwhacking it on a more strenuous outing. Thanks for bringing us along (carving looked awesome) 😊