Lessons learned: 1 Colour coded stuff sacks for tent - check, 2. square hotdogs - check, 3. carry lever arm can-opener - check, 4. My first aid kit is top-notch already (I am an ex-paramedic) and carry Stingose, paracetamol, ibuprofen, and bug-spray already. Educational, sometimes, funny, and an example of how it can go wrong for even the most experienced amongst us.
Can’t believe; you actually published this. Just goes to show, it can happen to anyone. Shows your integrity. Improvisation can make a trip more memorable. I really enjoyed this. Lessons learned.
Actually glad he did, as it shows great integrity, and that the end isn't near! Most issues can be pushed asside and then everyone can say glad that was not me!
Probably the most entertaining Sintax video to date. The "Hot Dog Avalanche" should win a UA-cam award for being the "most relatable/ funny because we've all been there" scene of 2021.
I much prefer total disclosure of mistakes made over some phony edited, polished fluff. Vicariously, I learned quite a bit in this video. And as experiences go, it was certainly chock full of valuable lessons for the partaking. I'm betting from this point on, you'll always have some way to open a can, the mystery stuff sack mix-up will never be repeated, and I'd bet all your future hotdog grills are nice and level. The best part had to be the 'adding insult to injury', hotdog fiasco. By the end, I was cracking up. 🤣👍👍
100% I love seeing how the mess ups were improvised and made to work...it's a rare thing to see in hiking-tube...it seems that many of the big players are too perfect and are always prepared. Seeing this sort of human oof and seeing how it was remedied was super informative and refreshing
I'm ashamed to admit this, but I laughed until I cried, which woke up one of my kids (who came to check on me to make sure I was okay). It was the bleeps that got me.
@@mandyg8022 you have been in congress president Aaron’smith parliament leaders Aaron’smith senator Congress congress leaders Aaron’smithAaron’smith parliament president for president Aaron’smith congress
How to open a can without a can opener (without the arterial bleeding): Rub the sealed end flat on the pavement until you wear away enough of the metal to break the seal and bend the top back. Yes, I've tried it. Yes, it works. Well. It looks like there are plenty of flat-ish boulders there to do this with.
This was HYSTERICAL!!! You got one helluva woman there! Your facial expressions and groans were priceless!!! The first and last time I took my wife camping (car camping, no less!!!), we ended up at a motel at 1 in the morning. Fortunately, she fully supports my love for hiking. It's good (or sad, depending on perspective) to see even an experienced hiker such as yourself still makes rookie mistakes! Thanks for another great video, Sintax!
Charcoal-ash Dogs....my favorite!! Way to roll with the punches and keep your sense of humor. You definitely made some memories on this trip. Thanks for taking us along.
Totally love the fact that you can show WE (all of us) are not perfect. It has happened or will happen to everyone that is a backpacker and is honest! Which I admire you both for your honesty & making it work!!!!! Loved the video. Quit being so hard on yourself! Memories make life better!
Ok I haven’t watched the whole video through yet but after watching one thing after another go wrong- watching those hotdogs roll off the grate had me dying laughing. Hoo boy-I can so relate to this trip.😂
Watching those dogs fall off the grate gave me one of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Kudos to your wife for putting up with this tom foolery and to you for posting it.
When things go wrong are often the most memorable. I was literally thinking minutes before you posted this that I haven’t seen a video from you in awhile 😊 Great overloooks
Ha! Reminds me of the time we reached camp almost 30 years ago and it became clear I had forgotten the tent body for mom, young son, pupper, and myself. People back then thought we were crazy to overnight under a blue poly 9x12 tarp. But we slept "fine" and cozy, even in a light overnight rain. This is how we make memories!
We really enjoy seeing your trips with Sarah. Those looks, smirks, and nonverbal subtleties are amazing. Of course the disasters that happened made this video extra relatable, but nothing gets me more than the human dynamics on a trip.
@@dustyc324 appreciate it . It's a 5,000 mile trail across America. Delaware touching the Atlantic ocean to San Francisco touching the Pacific ocean. I'm 1800 miles in just got to Iowa .
@@adventureswiththecrazyvet I'll check in on your trip. The other thru hikers are stating to finish up. You're not even half way. Take enough time to stay well. Rest is essential to such a great endeavor.
You know rubbing the top of the can against a smooth rock will erase the lids seal and the beans can pops open easily . A survival tip for those who has no can openers. You guys are so funny !!! Its still a great camp trip roughing it with items at hand. Most people would go home, you both are true to camping and hiking. thank you and be safe.
This is the way camping goes when my wife goes! Glad to see that it happens to the best of us! I hope she wasn't really mad, This is how memories are made.
That was a bottle cap remover that was used for removing the cap off 6 oz glass bottles of coke.....that you were trying to use as a can opener. Flathead Screwdriver & bottle cap remover combination on that blade same as my old Boy Scout Knife of 80 years ago. There is another blade for can openers at least there is one on almost every multi-tool I've ever seen. Hey a lil dirt with food, same as when I was a Boy Scout, helps keep the immune system healthy. I'll laugh every time I remember watching those hotdogs roll off the grate, repeatedly, for the next several months.
Another trick, if you really have nothing to open it with, is to use a flat rock as a sandpaper and wear off the upper edge. A bit of work and some mess, but it did do the trick for us once. I'm sure the spiders were only being courteous. Bringing grill foods without something to light a fire with is worse.
Loved the hot dog avalanche and tent mishap, need to look into keeping a P38 can opener on your key ring / first aid kit. This trip will make for great memories. “Keep Moving Forward.”
Sintax next time if you take the can and rub it against a flat rock or concrete the friction will quickly wear through the seam and allow you to easily remove the lid and open the can. If you see moisture on the rock or grinding surface you know your through the seam. It works like magic. Try it outside with a tuna can.
Love watching the hikes with your wife and dog ! Yes, those hot dogs had to roll off into the leaves , and Sarah wasn’t judging you for leaving the tent. Denali was happy being rewarded with his hot dogs ! All ended perfect . Now you have a story to tell about the time you went camping without a tent in the rain ! That tarp is fantastic . The bugs probably enjoyed your providing shelter and body warmth .
It's all part of camping....It hasn't been so long ago that I was taking a new tent camping and dissimilar to my old tent the new tent had the poles in a separate bag, which I left hanging in my garage. I used the ground sheet for a tarp and since I was base camping, I also had hammock. Fortunate...These trips make the best memories... You need a P38 (can opener)for your key ring...you can get them for literally 49 cents... **This also only happens when you have someone to witness the entire disaster first hand, so they can remind you of the trip....FOREVER ! LOL
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing real life. I have a wife who is not a camping fan. I got her to go on a trip and forgot the food for our main meal. Not a great night for me...Sara is a trooper! Shawn this was the best video ever! Love the beep, beep, beep as the dogs rolled off the grill. I have chipped a tooth by biting down on a dog that has hit the fire and had some small gravel in it. Ohh. I laughed a good 10 minutes over that part.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friends, greetings from dry parched Northern California. You folks had quite an adventure. You made the best of a challenging situation. Next time you're in the area of an Army Navy surplus surplus store, stop in and purchase a couple p-38's. They are otherwise known as GI can openers. They are about the weight of a nickel. Get one for you and one for Sarah. The best of good health and safety to you, Sarah and Denali. Stay safe out there and don't forget the tent next time. 🤗
What a treat to see this trail on video. Way to keep it light. I’ve hiked this a bunch-alone, with my boys and a couple of buddies. One January had to cowboy camp in the same place bc of tent issues. George Washington National Forest is really neat.
Great video. Suggestions: 1. A Victorinox Tinker pocketknife is lightweight, cheap, and has ALL the tools you need (say, can opener). 2. Learn how to make a tent (LOTS of designs capable of holding two people and a dog) using a ten by ten tarp (which it looks like you have). All that's needed is some carved stakes, some line and maybe a pole collected on site. 3. KEEP that young lady! She's a trooper and has a great sense of humor. A lady like that is a jewel. Have fun and keep at it!
Oh my! 🤣 I’m rolling. Took an almost 2 year break from media, fired up the old UA-cam to check a gear review, and find this. I’m weak! 😆😆😆 I’ve been following for years, but this ranks as one of the best. I love that you guys shared this. Your channel helped me lighten my load years ago and I’ve always loved the transparency, but this takes the cake. Best of luck and looking forward to catching up on all I missed!
You should be carrying a P-38 or P-51 military style can openers, very lightweight and it takes many years for them to wear out! A little dirt never hurt! Thanks for showing that anything can happen to anyone, even if you think you are prepared!!!
Hahaha, love the sausage avalanche! And the constant beeping out of curse words. Just awesome comedy of errors. Thanks for leaving that in the video. Made my day
I can't remember when i've enjoyed a video this much.Thanks for not being afraid to put this video up.I've watched you guys for yearsand this made me feel better over some of my camping "adventures".I literally lost it over the hotdogs,lol
You and Frozen from @Outdoor_Adventures did loops in the same vicinity this month. You guys should get together on a West Virginia hike. Dude you reached my level of bungling a hike. I didn't think anyone else could take a can that wasn't pop top. The hot dog cascade was hilarious. Not having beans is worse than sleeping under a tarp.
Always fantastic editing!! Glad to "see" your eye healing. Too many tents is a nice problem to have, and nice work by you and your wife of adjusting. Thanks for sharing a video that most of us have experienced.
Without a doubt my most memorable and often favorite campouts have been those when things didn't go as planned! Way to push through and have fun with it!
I almost died laughing when the hot dog avalanche happened :D the beeps are just golden! :D Thanks for the video! Loved it as always! Cheers from Czech Republic.
My habit is the day before any camping trip I set up the tent I plan on using. Good way to figure out if all the pieces are together, if anything is broken and I also gets me familiar with setting it up so I can even do it in the dark if I have to.
One time I forgot my sleeping bag on a hammock backpacking trip. I layered up everything piece of clothing I had, warmed up my water bottle near the fire and put it near my feet. put hand warmers in my armpits and groin, and had a pretty comfy night!
Good morning Sarah, Sean & Denali ! She is such a trooper, you're a fortunate man ! That gives a new meaning to a Hot-Dog Race.. I was waiting to see if that new style of can had magic jumping beans.. Just place the buns and the end of your rack & see which one lands first... It's a new camping game, Chili-Dog Frenzy ! Thanks for the great video, keep smiling !
Happened to us as well a while back. My cousins brought a 2p tent they were going to share, but forgot the poles. Thankfully the tent came with a full set of rather long guylines and I had some paracord on me, so we managed to tie the outer fly to about 4 different trees and it worked out. On my last trip, I realized I'd forgotten to pack the sleeping pad on our way to the trailhead. Ended up paying good money for a new Exped Synmat HL at an outdoor store, which was not the plan at all but since my old one broke (pre-2016 model that had the old type of baffle welds. Got my money back despite the pad being out of warranty, thanks Exped!) I guess it was a purchase that was gonna happen sooner or later anyways. Despite these problems, we all had a great time anyway. This is the kind of stuff that makes it all memorable.
Nice to see your tent improvisation. We had a situation like that happen also. Needless to say, there is no more putting tent components into separate bags at our house. Glad you had the tarp!
Last camping trip, i brought a cook pot and cup so i could have coffee and food at the same time. Problem, my new alcohol stove wasn't up to snuff and went out as soon as i put my pot on. Luckily I had a canteen cup stove so i used that as a stand. Then i realized that the pot was also my french press and couldnt cook my food immediately. Again, luckily my buddy i was with had a spare pot. Every trip is a learning experience. It never goes perfect. You are always improving though. I have been camping since I was in diapers. Primitive, modern, military (Army 12 years) and ultra primitive (1700s gear only) camping. Vehicle, backpack and kayak travel. Every trip is different.
I was excited to wake up too early, turn on the old Roku TV, go to You tube, and find a new Sintax77 video. As someone else has said, you won't ever make the same mistakes again. We've all been there, forgetting something we wanted or needed for a trip, and that is usually the thing we never forget again. We may forget something else, but not the same thing we had forgotten before. You and your wife and dog still had a good time out in the woods together, and that is one of the main benefits of your expeditions. Thanks for the honest, video, to which we can all relate. You made the best of it and still had a good time. I enjoyed seeing the little additions to your first aid kit; those are things that can really come in handy if they are ever needed, and thanks for the shout out. I'm sure you will enjoy those breakfast tacos on another trip in a relaxed setting when there is more time for breakfast. Keep hiking, and providing us with adventures to enjoy vicariously!
You guys are in my "neck o the woods" quite a bit. This area of GWNF is by far my favorite. Cedar creek, old mail path, bucktail cutoff and long mountain are some of my all time favorites. I know you've done bucktail but next time you're out this way, take the cutoff. Just a gorgeous, gorgeous trail. We always look forward to your videos. Especially when you have Sarah and Denali with you. Hope Sarah will still go with you in the future haha !!
Omg! That was great! This is the first video that i've watched from your channel...and I subscribed immediately!!!!! Anyone who spends time in the woods knows, that this is the kind of thing that happens out there. And you just have to adapt and overcome. Loved the video because it was REAL! Thanks for sharing.
Drove from Illinois to Florida to camp st Cayo Costa park, an island. Got to the boat landing and realized if forgot tent poles. I got a big tarp at a nearby store and we made the boat. Camped under the tarp. Early the first morning i saw a snake about 8 feet long glide by. Cool. I told no one until we got home. Great trip.😊
That Benchmade would take care of that can with no issues at all. They are some tough knives with great steel in the blades. I’ve used one of mine on multiple occasions to cut holes in sheet rock walls with no trouble… Also, I always carry a military P-38 canopener in my first aid/repair kit.
Who expects to upgrade a med kit after watching hot dogs run an agility course! Great content. Thanks for it and I'll buy the pants and support the channel.
Sara is hilarious.... she must be your sanity in all your Murphy's Law disasters.... even Denali didn't look impressed lmfao .... maybe this is where Dutch got the new product name Dirtbag Den.....
Hello from Oklahoma! A great video showing why U should double check your gear BEFORE U leave the house. I never leave without my trusty leatherman. Wow! Funny stuff!
I hate to admit it but I've have many trips similar to this. Died laughing with hot dog cooking! These trips make the best memories and stories told around the Thanksgiving table.
A tarp and a bugnet is all you need summertime so that was a good save! I always bring a small Victorynox with a few essential tools. That would have made the can job a lot easier...
Useful trick. If you dont have a can opener for cans find a flat rock and rub the edge of the can on it until you break through the lip of the can. It may take a little bit but is doable
She deserves her own channel. Total star.
Lessons learned: 1 Colour coded stuff sacks for tent - check, 2. square hotdogs - check, 3. carry lever arm can-opener - check, 4. My first aid kit is top-notch already (I am an ex-paramedic) and carry Stingose, paracetamol, ibuprofen, and bug-spray already. Educational, sometimes, funny, and an example of how it can go wrong for even the most experienced amongst us.
The tumbling hotdogs were hilarious. Thanks for the laughs keep on keeping on.
Can’t believe; you actually published this. Just goes to show, it can happen to anyone. Shows your integrity. Improvisation can make a trip more memorable. I really enjoyed this. Lessons learned.
Boy oh Boy the boys at deer camp are so going to bust your balls over this. I can't wait for Whiterook 85 deer camp video
Actually glad he did, as it shows great integrity, and that the end isn't near! Most issues can be pushed asside and then everyone can say glad that was not me!
What...... no multitool.....??
@@firepwr21 too heavy.
@@MishaDaBear
1
Probably the most entertaining Sintax video to date. The "Hot Dog Avalanche" should win a UA-cam award for being the "most relatable/ funny because we've all been there" scene of 2021.
I much prefer total disclosure of mistakes made over some phony edited, polished fluff. Vicariously, I learned quite a bit in this video. And as experiences go, it was certainly chock full of valuable lessons for the partaking. I'm betting from this point on, you'll always have some way to open a can, the mystery stuff sack mix-up will never be repeated, and I'd bet all your future hotdog grills are nice and level. The best part had to be the 'adding insult to injury', hotdog fiasco. By the end, I was cracking up. 🤣👍👍
100% I love seeing how the mess ups were improvised and made to work...it's a rare thing to see in hiking-tube...it seems that many of the big players are too perfect and are always prepared. Seeing this sort of human oof and seeing how it was remedied was super informative and refreshing
Agreed. Every married man has seen that look... You guys are amazing thank you for sharing
Sara is a trip. She has a great sense of humor
Gotta love you guys, 😆😅🤣😂
That face which didn’t move, told a lot. 🤪😳🤔☹️🤨
I really needed a laugh tonight and the “hotdog avalanche” delivered. Lol!! Good for you two rolling with the punches and improvising.
I'm ashamed to admit this, but I laughed until I cried, which woke up one of my kids (who came to check on me to make sure I was okay). It was the bleeps that got me.
I was gonna call it the hotdog fiasco lol...that was funny as heck! 😂😂😂
It cracked me up that it was at this point the bleeps actually happened. Not the other fiascos!
@@mandyg8022 you have been in congress president Aaron’smith parliament leaders Aaron’smith senator
Congress congress leaders Aaron’smithAaron’smith parliament president for president Aaron’smith congress
How to open a can without a can opener (without the arterial bleeding): Rub the sealed end flat on the pavement until you wear away enough of the metal to break the seal and bend the top back. Yes, I've tried it. Yes, it works. Well. It looks like there are plenty of flat-ish boulders there to do this with.
This was HYSTERICAL!!! You got one helluva woman there! Your facial expressions and groans were priceless!!!
The first and last time I took my wife camping (car camping, no less!!!), we ended up at a motel at 1 in the morning. Fortunately, she fully supports my love for hiking.
It's good (or sad, depending on perspective) to see even an experienced hiker such as yourself still makes rookie mistakes!
Thanks for another great video, Sintax!
You are amazing man! I love your sense of adventure and how relentless you are to concede!! Well done!!
Charcoal-ash Dogs....my favorite!! Way to roll with the punches and keep your sense of humor. You definitely made some memories on this trip. Thanks for taking us along.
Totally love the fact that you can show WE (all of us) are not perfect. It has happened or will happen to everyone that is a backpacker and is honest! Which I admire you both for your honesty & making it work!!!!!
Loved the video. Quit being so hard on yourself! Memories make life better!
Ok I haven’t watched the whole video through yet but after watching one thing after another go wrong- watching those hotdogs roll off the grate had me dying laughing. Hoo boy-I can so relate to this trip.😂
Damnit, that hasn't happened yet!🤦
They had to have the grill marks on the hot dogs a certain way. 😂🤣
Been reading how funny the avalanche was, I’m thinking I am not seeing anything funny…then they went… ROTFLMAO
You only make that mistake once.
Watching those dogs fall off the grate gave me one of the best laughs I've had in a long time. Kudos to your wife for putting up with this tom foolery and to you for posting it.
After a certain point she was a liability. Not much help.
Will end up being one of the most memorable trips with your wife ever down the road bro. Nothing is better than a good whoopsie
You're right bro it's always the oopsies that make for great stories after the fact
Great comedy. Best laugh we’ve had in ages kudos to you for having making the best of mishaps
Fantastic. Best yet. I can see my wife and I in the same spot. She is a good sport
When things go wrong are often the most memorable. I was literally thinking minutes before you posted this that I haven’t seen a video from you in awhile 😊 Great overloooks
Denali face is like “nope, not camping with these guys again” 😂
I love your dog. The look on his face when you guys cooked the hotdogs was priceless.
Mmmm who doesn’t love metal with their beans! Glad Sara has a sense of humor. 😂
Dude that’s not humor that’s passive aggressiveness. I feel For the guy. He is the good sport in all of this.
Haha I thought it was just sarcastic humor. But even if it was passive aggressive, I thought it was funny. 😂😂
@@earnhar768 Sarcastic humor is an oxymoron.
Ha! Reminds me of the time we reached camp almost 30 years ago and it became clear I had forgotten the tent body for mom, young son, pupper, and myself. People back then thought we were crazy to overnight under a blue poly 9x12 tarp. But we slept "fine" and cozy, even in a light overnight rain. This is how we make memories!
We really enjoy seeing your trips with Sarah. Those looks, smirks, and nonverbal subtleties are amazing. Of course the disasters that happened made this video extra relatable, but nothing gets me more than the human dynamics on a trip.
After so much negativity in the world it’s so wonderful to watch two people laugh and curse there way threw problems in a positive way!
I've said it before and I'll say it again nothing better then watching a new Sintax video while in my TENT on the American Discovery Trail.
Wow. Never heard of that trail. Stay safe, have a great adventure.Cheers!
@@dustyc324 appreciate it . It's a 5,000 mile trail across America. Delaware touching the Atlantic ocean to San Francisco touching the Pacific ocean. I'm 1800 miles in just got to Iowa .
@@dustyc324 I have videos on my page showing the trial..nothing as good as Sintax but it's a start.
@@adventureswiththecrazyvet I'll check in on your trip. The other thru hikers are stating to finish up. You're not even half way. Take enough time to stay well. Rest is essential to such a great endeavor.
That's awesome, man. Enjoy the trail and good luck! I'm going to have to do sonlme research on that, it sounds pretty interesting.
Well that was a special trip 😜, may I recommend you bring the Mrs along a lot more, she is a natural with the humor and support!
He brings her a lot, but she doesn't like winter camping, so you won't find her on those.
Watched this last night, and I'm STILL laughing over the hot dogs! Well played, and kudos for you for showing the good times and the not so good!
You know rubbing the top of the can against a smooth rock will erase the lids seal and the beans can pops open easily . A survival tip for those who has no can openers. You guys are so funny !!! Its still a great camp trip roughing it with items at hand. Most people would go home, you both are true to camping and hiking. thank you and be safe.
30:00 - Christ, when the bleeps came after the hot dogs fell… I died laughing.
"It's fine, they're... heat treated"!
This is the way camping goes when my wife goes! Glad to see that it happens to the best of us! I hope she wasn't really mad, This is how memories are made.
30th minute = Best UA-cam video of all time!!!! We've all done it, but you have captured it and I LOVE it!! Props... And thank you!!!
That was a bottle cap remover that was used for removing the cap off 6 oz glass bottles of coke.....that you were trying to use as a can opener. Flathead Screwdriver & bottle cap remover combination on that blade same as my old Boy Scout Knife of 80 years ago. There is another blade for can openers at least there is one on almost every multi-tool I've ever seen.
Hey a lil dirt with food, same as when I was a Boy Scout, helps keep the immune system healthy.
I'll laugh every time I remember watching those hotdogs roll off the grate, repeatedly, for the next several months.
I was laughing the entire time. But somehow he got it open!
Hopefully he adds a basic Swiss Army knife to his gear! I always have a cadet in my bag.
Another trick, if you really have nothing to open it with, is to use a flat rock as a sandpaper and wear off the upper edge. A bit of work and some mess, but it did do the trick for us once.
I'm sure the spiders were only being courteous.
Bringing grill foods without something to light a fire with is worse.
@@earnhar768 Gotta give credit where credit is due......they kept their sense of humor & shared their "adventure" with you & MEeee.
@@ojisanhoward8940 TWO heads to inventory stuff B4 the hike is ONE head. ONE head is NONE, obviously!
Loved the hot dog avalanche and tent mishap, need to look into keeping a P38 can opener on your key ring / first aid kit. This trip will make for great memories. “Keep Moving Forward.”
Sintax next time if you take the can and rub it against a flat rock or concrete the friction will quickly wear through the seam and allow you to easily remove the lid and open the can. If you see moisture on the rock or grinding surface you know your through the seam. It works like magic. Try it outside with a tuna can.
The hot dogs and the beeps were priceless!
Love watching the hikes with your wife and dog ! Yes, those hot dogs had to roll off into the leaves , and Sarah wasn’t judging you for leaving the tent. Denali was happy being rewarded with his hot dogs ! All ended perfect . Now you have a story to tell about the time you went camping without a tent in the rain ! That tarp is fantastic . The bugs probably enjoyed your providing shelter and body warmth .
oh boy-17:50 shelter survey situation....... The uncomfortable silence from Sara was deafening ! You guys rock!
It's all part of camping....It hasn't been so long ago that I was taking a new tent camping and dissimilar to my old tent the new tent had the poles in a separate bag, which I left hanging in my garage. I used the ground sheet for a tarp and since I was base camping, I also had hammock. Fortunate...These trips make the best memories...
You need a P38 (can opener)for your key ring...you can get them for literally 49 cents...
**This also only happens when you have someone to witness the entire disaster first hand, so they can remind you of the trip....FOREVER ! LOL
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing real life. I have a wife who is not a camping fan. I got her to go on a trip and forgot the food for our main meal. Not a great night for me...Sara is a trooper! Shawn this was the best video ever! Love the beep, beep, beep as the dogs rolled off the grill. I have chipped a tooth by biting down on a dog that has hit the fire and had some small gravel in it. Ohh. I laughed a good 10 minutes over that part.
Been there done that Brother!
Hello 👋 my outdoors friends, greetings from dry parched Northern California. You folks had quite an adventure. You made the best of a challenging situation. Next time you're in the area of an Army Navy surplus surplus store, stop in and purchase a couple p-38's. They are otherwise known as GI can openers. They are about the weight of a nickel. Get one for you and one for Sarah. The best of good health and safety to you, Sarah and Denali. Stay safe out there and don't forget the tent next time. 🤗
What a treat to see this trail on video. Way to keep it light. I’ve hiked this a bunch-alone, with my boys and a couple of buddies. One January had to cowboy camp in the same place bc of tent issues. George Washington National Forest is really neat.
Great video. Suggestions: 1. A Victorinox Tinker pocketknife is lightweight, cheap, and has ALL the tools you need (say, can opener). 2. Learn how to make a tent (LOTS of designs capable of holding two people and a dog) using a ten by ten tarp (which it looks like you have). All that's needed is some carved stakes, some line and maybe a pole collected on site. 3. KEEP that young lady! She's a trooper and has a great sense of humor. A lady like that is a jewel. Have fun and keep at it!
Now this is how real life happens. Great adventure I was laughing so hard because it reminded me of when things went wrong on some of my trips.
Oh my! 🤣 I’m rolling. Took an almost 2 year break from media, fired up the old UA-cam to check a gear review, and find this. I’m weak! 😆😆😆 I’ve been following for years, but this ranks as one of the best. I love that you guys shared this. Your channel helped me lighten my load years ago and I’ve always loved the transparency, but this takes the cake. Best of luck and looking forward to catching up on all I missed!
You should be carrying a P-38 or P-51 military style can openers, very lightweight and it takes many years for them to wear out! A little dirt never hurt! Thanks for showing that anything can happen to anyone, even if you think you are prepared!!!
Awesome
Glad to see Sara enjoying camping. Good weekend trip!
Hahaha, love the sausage avalanche! And the constant beeping out of curse words. Just awesome comedy of errors. Thanks for leaving that in the video. Made my day
I can't remember when i've enjoyed a video this much.Thanks for not being afraid to put this video up.I've watched you guys for yearsand this made me feel better over some of my camping "adventures".I literally lost it over the hotdogs,lol
You and Frozen from @Outdoor_Adventures did loops in the same vicinity this month. You guys should get together on a West Virginia hike. Dude you reached my level of bungling a hike. I didn't think anyone else could take a can that wasn't pop top. The hot dog cascade was hilarious. Not having beans is worse than sleeping under a tarp.
If you have beans, you'd rather sleep under a tarp rather than a tent. Lololol
The very first time I watched a Frozen video, he threw tons of compliments at sintax77. I think he lives somewhere around Sintax also
@@linh8997 Sintax77 is Wilmington DE and Frozen is Pittsburg PA.
Orange / red , looks awesome makes perfect sense
Screen-shotting this for my wife...
Always fantastic editing!! Glad to "see" your eye healing. Too many tents is a nice problem to have, and nice work by you and your wife of adjusting. Thanks for sharing a video that most of us have experienced.
You can grind the top off by rubbing the top on the surface of a rock until you wear the edge down and pop it off.
Hard to believe he doesn’t carry a multi tool. Practically all of them Have a can opener.
Without a doubt my most memorable and often favorite campouts have been those when things didn't go as planned! Way to push through and have fun with it!
Rub the can on a rock in circles and you’ll be able to open the can
This is the comment I was searching for🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was telling him the same thing as I watched the struggle!
Sarah's adorable. Stuff happens but definitely keep a kitchen kit with a P 38 in it for EVERY trip.
I almost died laughing when the hot dog avalanche happened :D the beeps are just golden! :D Thanks for the video! Loved it as always! Cheers from Czech Republic.
Haha, thanks - glad your enjoyed it. We actually met a few people from the Czech Republic when we were in Iceland last month.
Hi Shawn 👋 good to see you my friend👍Thank you, take care. stay safe 👊 oops...🤷♂️😊 Hi Sarah, Denali 🐾👋 from NH
Dennis B.
My habit is the day before any camping trip I set up the tent I plan on using. Good way to figure out if all the pieces are together, if anything is broken and I also gets me familiar with setting it up so I can even do it in the dark if I have to.
One time I forgot my sleeping bag on a hammock backpacking trip. I layered up everything piece of clothing I had, warmed up my water bottle near the fire and put it near my feet. put hand warmers in my armpits and groin, and had a pretty comfy night!
I laughed so hard with the hotdogs. That was so funny.
Good morning Sarah, Sean & Denali ! She is such a trooper, you're a fortunate man ! That gives a new meaning to a Hot-Dog Race.. I was waiting to see if that new style of can had magic jumping beans.. Just place the buns and the end of your rack & see which one lands first... It's a new camping game, Chili-Dog Frenzy ! Thanks for the great video, keep smiling !
In the beginning your puppy was hilarious lol "hurry UP! LET'S GO"
Happened to us as well a while back. My cousins brought a 2p tent they were going to share, but forgot the poles. Thankfully the tent came with a full set of rather long guylines and I had some paracord on me, so we managed to tie the outer fly to about 4 different trees and it worked out. On my last trip, I realized I'd forgotten to pack the sleeping pad on our way to the trailhead. Ended up paying good money for a new Exped Synmat HL at an outdoor store, which was not the plan at all but since my old one broke (pre-2016 model that had the old type of baffle welds. Got my money back despite the pad being out of warranty, thanks Exped!) I guess it was a purchase that was gonna happen sooner or later anyways.
Despite these problems, we all had a great time anyway. This is the kind of stuff that makes it all memorable.
In those situations all you can do is have a good laugh 😂
Nice to see your tent improvisation. We had a situation like that happen also. Needless to say, there is no more putting tent components into separate bags at our house. Glad you had the tarp!
Love this so much! A video where the whole trip is one blooper after another! Great job improvising!
Pure gold! This was a great outing. And your wife is a good sport. 🤓
Last camping trip, i brought a cook pot and cup so i could have coffee and food at the same time. Problem, my new alcohol stove wasn't up to snuff and went out as soon as i put my pot on. Luckily I had a canteen cup stove so i used that as a stand. Then i realized that the pot was also my french press and couldnt cook my food immediately. Again, luckily my buddy i was with had a spare pot.
Every trip is a learning experience. It never goes perfect. You are always improving though. I have been camping since I was in diapers. Primitive, modern, military (Army 12 years) and ultra primitive (1700s gear only) camping. Vehicle, backpack and kayak travel. Every trip is different.
I was excited to wake up too early, turn on the old Roku TV, go to You tube, and find a new Sintax77 video. As someone else has said, you won't ever make the same mistakes again. We've all been there, forgetting something we wanted or needed for a trip, and that is usually the thing we never forget again. We may forget something else, but not the same thing we had forgotten before. You and your wife and dog still had a good time out in the woods together, and that is one of the main benefits of your expeditions. Thanks for the honest, video, to which we can all relate. You made the best of it and still had a good time. I enjoyed seeing the little additions to your first aid kit; those are things that can really come in handy if they are ever needed, and thanks for the shout out. I'm sure you will enjoy those breakfast tacos on another trip in a relaxed setting when there is more time for breakfast. Keep hiking, and providing us with adventures to enjoy vicariously!
You guys are in my "neck o the woods" quite a bit. This area of GWNF is by far my favorite. Cedar creek, old mail path, bucktail cutoff and long mountain are some of my all time favorites. I know you've done bucktail but next time you're out this way, take the cutoff. Just a gorgeous, gorgeous trail. We always look forward to your videos. Especially when you have Sarah and Denali with you. Hope Sarah will still go with you in the future haha !!
I'll definitely check that out in the future. Thanks for the heads up!
Omg! That was great! This is the first video that i've watched from your channel...and I subscribed immediately!!!!!
Anyone who spends time in the woods knows, that this is the kind of thing that happens out there. And you just have to adapt and overcome. Loved the video because it was REAL!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Doug. Welcome aboard!
What a great video. You all are truly going to have some great memories to look back on.
So relatable. I hike with my wife all the time and we’ve had our moments. Your wife handled it like a rock star.
We've all made mistakes like that. You are a great camper, and you inspire me to get out there more myself. Keep up the great work.
Drove from Illinois to Florida to camp st Cayo Costa park, an island. Got to the boat landing and realized if forgot tent poles. I got a big tarp at a nearby store and we made the boat. Camped under the tarp. Early the first morning i saw a snake about 8 feet long glide by. Cool. I told no one until we got home. Great trip.😊
It’s always great to see Denali on these hikes.
That Benchmade would take care of that can with no issues at all. They are some tough knives with great steel in the blades. I’ve used one of mine on multiple occasions to cut holes in sheet rock walls with no trouble… Also, I always carry a military P-38 canopener in my first aid/repair kit.
Love you guys for being so real. Thanks for the laughs.
Way to fall on your sword Sintax77!! Only you if you had a can opener in that 45 pounds of gear! Thanks for sharing :)
IMO the best experiences are the ones that create "remember that time..." memories.
The look of the dog’s disappointment is hilarious 30:41
Who expects to upgrade a med kit after watching hot dogs run an agility course! Great content. Thanks for it and I'll buy the pants and support the channel.
Sara is hilarious.... she must be your sanity in all your Murphy's Law disasters.... even Denali didn't look impressed lmfao .... maybe this is where Dutch got the new product name Dirtbag Den.....
Hello from Oklahoma! A great video showing why U should double check your gear BEFORE U leave the house. I never leave without my trusty leatherman. Wow! Funny stuff!
I wasn't concerned after he had the smaller tent ....he knows what he's doing! Rock and a knife for the beans.
Thanks for sharing the Hot dogs flying everywhere footage, that was a great laugh and record number of profanity bleeps on your channel. 🤣
That ditchwear tarp has to be the mvp of your kit. It’s come in handy a few times now.
Great recovery setup man.
I hate to admit it but I've have many trips similar to this. Died laughing with hot dog cooking! These trips make the best memories and stories told around the Thanksgiving table.
A tarp and a bugnet is all you need summertime so that was a good save! I always bring a small Victorynox with a few essential tools. That would have made the can job a lot easier...
An American classic! Very entertaining. Best hike/camp I never went on...🐕😎🇺🇸💖
I am cracking up!!! Watching this early in the morning …..I am probably going to be late for work!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Go Miss Sarah! Keep that girl in the lap of camping luxury!
Sara is gonna give you a matching black eye if you don't get that coffee rolling. the one two punch. You guys are adorbs.
Find a flat smooth rock, scrape the can top back and forth until the seal breeches and lift off the lid. Works on concrete also.
Even the dog is like...really eye boy 🤣🤣🤣
I love hiking its the best feeling. It's really beautiful where y'all are at.
watching and hiking with you on line is my winter pass time. All good especially the ones with spicy Sarah along.
Useful trick. If you dont have a can opener for cans find a flat rock and rub the edge of the can on it until you break through the lip of the can. It may take a little bit but is doable
These are the trips that make memories and stories :)