What a gem this channel is! I’ve only recently found your content, but as a keen bushwalker and hiker here in NSW I just can’t begin to express how happy i am to find more Australian made content. Keep the videos coming!!
Glad to see you back in our awesome Aussie bush Erik. Magic spot for a camp anytime of the year. Great fire that one can't bestnthem on a colder night. Take care my friend. Bushyboy Oz.
Thanks Erik. I really enjoyed this, the banter was good. A bit of a rough trip for you, glad it was only a minor injury, could have been worse. cheers mate
G'day Erik, great to see ya mate. Yup, cold in them thar hills, but much better than 30 to 40 deg IMO. Always fantastic seeing the bush come back again, and a few wildflowers thrown in was even better. Like the mesh gear loft, with pockets, rather than just a simple piece of whatever material. Of coarse there's gonna be banter between Aussie blokes; especially with a few frothies, be som'thin seriously wrong otherwise. Very pleased to see the dark brews get a run too. G'day Alex, I do love a porterhouse, but I'm with ya on the T-bone;.......... the steak of champions !!! Dig the carrots too. Never tried it, but many of our Canuck mates swear by that seasoning. Hope you heal up ok Erik; could have been worse, bruising's better than breaking. Anyway, many thanks for making the lockdown more bearable guys. Cheers Duke.
Bloody brilliant Al... I mean Erik! 🤭 Nothing better than camping out bush in a beautiful location, getting a decent fire going, cooking some delicious steaks (great job on the carrots!) and downing some tinnies with a mate, plus you get to talk a lot of shit about nothing and everything! 😂 Good to see the area recovering nicely with all the greenery coming back and that creek looked amazing... and amazingly cold! But I'm glad you only escaped with minor scratches and some bruising and nothing broken! Great video Erik and really enjoyed the banter... you should get Alex on your vlogs more often, he's hilarious! 🤣 Cheers Mate!
So glad you’re back mate, I’ve really missed your trips… thanks for doing what you’re doing. I’m stuck in the US and while I’m out in the Appalachians every weekend there’s nothing I miss more than our beautiful Aussie bush. Cheers Mate
I was worried for awhile that you had given up posting videos of your trecking adventures, fortunately you are back at it. Another really interesting trip may I suggest that you ditch the new shoes perhaps Blundies or similar may be better. Your videos and other similar Ozzie ones make this interminable lock down in Melbourne almost bearable. Thanks Erik!
Thanks for taking us along Erik. Really enjoyed that and watching your great friendship. Cannot wait to get out of this lockdown and get out there again. October/November seems a long way away!
G'day Alex, I reckon Erik's, and other outdoor, vids can end up being a tease, lol. But seriously though, to take the positives; they are a great watch and personally I'm using this time to refine skills and test gear, more so than I otherwise would have. Keep your eyes on the prize mate. Cheers Duke.
Ah-ha Deb, the secret is out, lol. Can't be that old, not enough wear on the Soto Windmaster since last time. In any event, still better looking at these two numb-nuts having good time than me mowing the lawn, lol !!!!!
Well you've nailed it again Erik very enjoyable video. Mate you should have had your hammock in your swag, no worries about sloping ground or rocks and you already had your hutchie with you. The hammock only takes up the space of a couple tinnies and lighter. Alex seems like a decent bloke and a good mate, he probably wouldn't mind if those left out tinnies were his share :
G'day Col, pleased to hear from another "knot man". Hope you don't mind me putting a few bobs worth in. Excellent point on twisted sisal; really dunno why it and the option of splicing and whipping seems to have gone out of fashion, it aint that hard with a little practice, learned it as a sea scout back in the day and though I do still have my 70s RN pattern "Pussers Dirk" with a steel marlinespike, a sharp, (especially fire hardened), stick, will do the business if your fingers struggle. Quite enjoyable to do round the campfire too if you haven't done it before hand or need extra. Yep, a few different truck/load tie down knots out there and the sheepshank approach is the most logical I've seen in practice. I do reckon a directional figure of 8 loop makes all the difference as the "pulley", but granted can be challenging to untie without a marline spike, or fid. I spose with paracord and bankline all the rage as light weight and relatively strong cordage, (and no need to whip if you have a flame), sisal rope is often considered old hat, a bit like blacksmithing as another example. I don't mind progress, but often you are actually left with an inferior end result. Anyway, all the best mate, great comment, cheers Duke.
More Alex , lots more mate , slangevar 10.5% that’ll do it..carrots bugs misses out lol..need more wood folks?...bacon with black bean sauce Erik mm m..enjoying the banter too folks. .Hey Alex what’s the weight of that pack..ouch.👋✋🤚lol how are those knocks Erik, did you bounce, new boots take awhile to get sorted.
Erik! Yes!, a new video. So glad to see you back on trail, or should I say off the trail :) 1:37 I thought you two were going to break into a rendition of YMCA 7:24 "great to be back again".. it's great to have you back again! 12:15 Loving the banter :) 20:23 Capital Brewing First Tracks Imperial stout..... 10% wow.. I'll have to give that one a go. I love their Trail Pale Ale 22:30 'T-Bone steak' reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where George waned the nick name of 'T-Bone'... :) 23:13 Alex: "Erik's gone vegan" ..... Erik: "Bacon and a nice porterhouse" ... me: LOL 30:29 "Much much later" lol I guess those imperial stouts kicked in. 37:57 Erik "that was icy"... Alex (T-Bone) : "And heaps funny" .. wish we had that on camera! 52:56 "They don't even expect you to get nude...." It's UA-cam... not 'Only Fans' Great video Erik, loved the banter... looking forward to your next video with T-Bone.
Ha thanks mate - glad you enjoyed it. I actually edited out the YMCA rendition (and thought I edited out the only fans part too lol). Hope you can find one of those stouts well worth a taste. Cheers Erik
Yay…glad your allowed out mate. We still have never had a case in the shoal haven but still locked up. I’m getting dropped off to a secret spot along the hwy very soon if we’re not let out.
Mate, if you're referring to the acknowledgement of country, that's a simple act of respect for the traditional custodians of this land not left wing politics.
@@ERIKOFFTRACK Oh really? Aboriginals never owned the land, they were part of it, I know who you are and I know your politics, you're a man of the left, only people on the hard left feel shame and guilt and before you start screaming racism at me I have aboriginal friends who have moved on from this woke rubbish, they refuse to be victims and we refuse to feel guilt, Oh and they are from the centre right of politics like me, like I said, you are a man of the left, I know who you are, but I won't be posting your last name on here, feel free to block me if you like, we are over this guilt trip by you leftists!
What a gem this channel is! I’ve only recently found your content, but as a keen bushwalker and hiker here in NSW I just can’t begin to express how happy i am to find more Australian made content. Keep the videos coming!!
Hey mate, thanks very much, glad you are enjoying the channel. Cheers Erik
Glad to see you back in our awesome Aussie bush Erik. Magic spot for a camp anytime of the year. Great fire that one can't bestnthem on a colder night. Take care my friend. Bushyboy Oz.
Glad you’re back. Great vid. Thanks
Good to see you back out there mate!
Enjoyed it very muchly!!!!👍
Great to see you back on deck Erik. Glad you weren't seriously injured. Thanks for another great video. 😃
Love your channel Eric, great video really enjoy watching these 👍
Somehow you make watching a bloke walking through the bush, setting up camp, eating steak and drinking beer interesting. Great work Eric 👍👍👍
Awesome to see a new video from you mate!
Thanks Erik. I really enjoyed this, the banter was good. A bit of a rough trip for you, glad it was only a minor injury, could have been worse. cheers mate
G'day Erik, great to see ya mate. Yup, cold in them thar hills, but much better than 30 to 40 deg IMO.
Always fantastic seeing the bush come back again, and a few wildflowers thrown in was even better.
Like the mesh gear loft, with pockets, rather than just a simple piece of whatever material.
Of coarse there's gonna be banter between Aussie blokes; especially with a few frothies, be som'thin seriously wrong otherwise. Very pleased to see the dark brews get a run too.
G'day Alex, I do love a porterhouse, but I'm with ya on the T-bone;.......... the steak of champions !!!
Dig the carrots too. Never tried it, but many of our Canuck mates swear by that seasoning.
Hope you heal up ok Erik; could have been worse, bruising's better than breaking.
Anyway, many thanks for making the lockdown more bearable guys. Cheers Duke.
Good to see you out and about again. Loved it mate . Nice scenery as usual. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Erik.
Awesome video erik
Great to see a couple of mates spending quality time & copping some good banter 👍
Liked it even before watching it!
Always do
I love watching your video i really enjoy from phils more vlog
Bloody brilliant Al... I mean Erik! 🤭 Nothing better than camping out bush in a beautiful location, getting a decent fire going, cooking some delicious steaks (great job on the carrots!) and downing some tinnies with a mate, plus you get to talk a lot of shit about nothing and everything! 😂
Good to see the area recovering nicely with all the greenery coming back and that creek looked amazing... and amazingly cold! But I'm glad you only escaped with minor scratches and some bruising and nothing broken!
Great video Erik and really enjoyed the banter... you should get Alex on your vlogs more often, he's hilarious! 🤣 Cheers Mate!
Thanks Moe - glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing your hike Erik! We hope you have recovered from your fall.
Thank you, yes took a couple of weeks for the bruising to go down, and luckily long-term damage to the ego only. Thanks for watching
Great spot Eric, great video! Hope these lock-downs finish soon so we can all get back out! Take care!
Nice brokeback mountain style trip! prefer the solo videos though with less clowning around personally. Cheers
Great to see you back
So glad you’re back mate, I’ve really missed your trips… thanks for doing what you’re doing. I’m stuck in the US and while I’m out in the Appalachians every weekend there’s nothing I miss more than our beautiful Aussie bush.
Cheers Mate
Good to see you back out there Erik, Alex is always good for a laugh, Cheers
*Alex is always good to laugh at. Lol. Thanks for watching! Cheers Erik
I was worried for awhile that you had given up posting videos of your trecking adventures, fortunately you are back at it. Another really interesting trip may I suggest that you ditch the new shoes perhaps Blundies or similar may be better. Your videos and other similar Ozzie ones make this interminable lock down in Melbourne almost bearable. Thanks Erik!
Long time no see glad to see you back
Great to see a new trip vid Erik 😁. Love the banter 😆
very nice vlog.
Thanks for taking us along Erik. Really enjoyed that and watching your great friendship. Cannot wait to get out of this lockdown and get out there again. October/November seems a long way away!
Thanks for watching! Yeah it's tough not to be able to get out, but hang in there!
G'day Alex, I reckon Erik's, and other outdoor, vids can end up being a tease, lol.
But seriously though, to take the positives; they are a great watch and personally I'm using this time to refine skills and test gear, more so than I otherwise would have.
Keep your eyes on the prize mate. Cheers Duke.
Fun video to watch in lockdown, can’t wait to get out again 🤘
Could you do video explaining navigation gear and how you upload trails please
I know we are all still in lockdown…but even something filmed a while back is great, keep digging out some old trips Erik
Ah-ha Deb, the secret is out, lol. Can't be that old, not enough wear on the Soto Windmaster since last time.
In any event, still better looking at these two numb-nuts having good time than me mowing the lawn, lol !!!!!
Well you've nailed it again Erik very enjoyable video. Mate you should have had your hammock in your swag, no worries about sloping ground or rocks and you already had your hutchie with you. The hammock only takes up the space of a couple tinnies and lighter. Alex seems like a decent bloke and a good mate, he probably wouldn't mind if those left out tinnies were his share :
G'day Col, pleased to hear from another "knot man". Hope you don't mind me putting a few bobs worth in.
Excellent point on twisted sisal; really dunno why it and the option of splicing and whipping seems to have gone out of fashion, it aint that hard with a little practice, learned it as a sea scout back in the day and though I do still have my 70s RN pattern "Pussers Dirk" with a steel marlinespike, a sharp, (especially fire hardened), stick, will do the business if your fingers struggle.
Quite enjoyable to do round the campfire too if you haven't done it before hand or need extra.
Yep, a few different truck/load tie down knots out there and the sheepshank approach is the most logical I've seen in practice.
I do reckon a directional figure of 8 loop makes all the difference as the "pulley", but granted can be challenging to untie without a marline spike, or fid.
I spose with paracord and bankline all the rage as light weight and relatively strong cordage, (and no need to whip if you have a flame), sisal rope is often considered old hat, a bit like blacksmithing as another example. I don't mind progress, but often you are actually left with an inferior end result.
Anyway, all the best mate, great comment, cheers Duke.
More Alex , lots more mate , slangevar 10.5% that’ll do it..carrots bugs misses out lol..need more wood folks?...bacon with black bean sauce Erik mm m..enjoying the banter too folks. .Hey Alex what’s the weight of that pack..ouch.👋✋🤚lol how are those knocks Erik, did you bounce, new boots take awhile to get sorted.
Ha - yes I did bounce! I'll keep those boots for the trails won't be wearing them on a hike like that again. Thanks for watching Eric
Nice one !
thanks for another awesome vid, ive been wondering what app you use for you topo or satellite maps?
I use Backcountry Navigator Pro. A bit of a learning curve, but works well.
great as always mate, i missed you!
Great video.
Wondering if you have tried bent spoke/malt shovel partnership beer.
Called bent shovel. Nice beer
Imagine a malty bent spoke.
Thanks, not yet but I'm sure I'll try it sooner rather than later
Erik! Yes!, a new video. So glad to see you back on trail, or should I say off the trail :)
1:37 I thought you two were going to break into a rendition of YMCA
7:24 "great to be back again".. it's great to have you back again!
12:15 Loving the banter :)
20:23 Capital Brewing First Tracks Imperial stout..... 10% wow.. I'll have to give that one a go. I love their Trail Pale Ale
22:30 'T-Bone steak' reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where George waned the nick name of 'T-Bone'... :)
23:13 Alex: "Erik's gone vegan" ..... Erik: "Bacon and a nice porterhouse" ... me: LOL
30:29 "Much much later" lol I guess those imperial stouts kicked in.
37:57 Erik "that was icy"... Alex (T-Bone) : "And heaps funny" .. wish we had that on camera!
52:56 "They don't even expect you to get nude...." It's UA-cam... not 'Only Fans'
Great video Erik, loved the banter... looking forward to your next video with T-Bone.
Ha thanks mate - glad you enjoyed it. I actually edited out the YMCA rendition (and thought I edited out the only fans part too lol). Hope you can find one of those stouts well worth a taste. Cheers Erik
Yay…glad your allowed out mate. We still have never had a case in the shoal haven but still locked up. I’m getting dropped off to a secret spot along the hwy very soon if we’re not let out.
Thanks mate - alas this was shot a little while ago when I was still able to move about. I'm now in lockdown too unfortunately.
@@ERIKOFFTRACK should call it your “ job” like Scotty does n grab ya self a permit mate.
What’s with all the water crossings sll the time in cold weather especially, one word I’d say
Whereabouts did you do this?
Humped in 4 cans? Respect!
Yep 4 each lol.
@@ERIKOFFTRACK haha I do that too but then curse carrying out the two tiny AAA batteries I didn’t use. Priority issues!
Ha - lightweight gear means you can carry more essentials like beer and steak!
@@ERIKOFFTRACK and a lot lighter on the way back, lol.
@@eyeofthetiger4184 which works out well because that’s when you have the headache. It’s what we call in the game, win/win.
This video is terrible
Bahaha - I blame you
Thanks for the banter folks, dice those boots Erik.
What's with the apology at the beginning? Why are you staring to push your left wing politics into this channel for?
Mate, if you're referring to the acknowledgement of country, that's a simple act of respect for the traditional custodians of this land not left wing politics.
@@ERIKOFFTRACK Oh really? Aboriginals never owned the land, they were part of it, I know who you are and I know your politics, you're a man of the left, only people on the hard left feel shame and guilt and before you start screaming racism at me I have aboriginal friends who have moved on from this woke rubbish, they refuse to be victims and we refuse to feel guilt, Oh and they are from the centre right of politics like me, like I said, you are a man of the left, I know who you are, but I won't be posting your last name on here, feel free to block me if you like, we are over this guilt trip by you leftists!