I remember the first time I went camping in the woods by myself, I had a very low budget and a strong will, so I shopped at garage sales and pawn shops for a few weeks and within a month, I had the main components I needed. Found a decent 20° sleeping bag for $5, 10x12 hd tarp for $15, AG russel bowie knife for $20, painters tarp for less than $10, memory foam mattress topper that I cut to use as a bed roll/ground pad for $15ish, a military surplus duffle bag with shoulder strap for $15. I had a blast and for the money I saved, I was impressed. Over the years I replaced all that with quality gear which has made camping more comfortable and enjoyable, but it sure can be done for cheap if you kniw how to shop.

@jeanlavoie371

9 ай бұрын

2:2😊

@mohdaliff450

8 ай бұрын

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@gregsalerno1434

7 ай бұрын

Percerverance always pays off !👍✌️

@user-hh6ex9md4w

5 ай бұрын

That's amazing how you were able to start your camping journey with a low budget and resourcefulness! It's definitely possible to enjoy outdoor adventures without breaking the bank. Speaking of quality gear, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile and durable power station with a massive capacity and fast recharging capabilities. It can be a reliable backup power source for your camping trips or even for home use. Check it out!

@toddk1377

5 ай бұрын

@@user-hh6ex9md4w I can't say I have, I have looked into the Jackyl and some others but I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet, I'm also looking into solar chargers and such too but that's another rabbit hole to dive into lol. Only thing I did do for power wise is get a power converter added to my truck, since it has a 90 amp generator on it, it can power some necessities as needed.

I love your vlogs! When i was going through Chemo I lost about 50% of hearing in both ears, so I could no longer hear rain on the roof. I have always loved standing, walking, playing in the rain. Now, because of your vlogs I can always hear the rain! Thank You!

@anniejones1839

10 ай бұрын

❤

@sarahstrong7174

8 ай бұрын

May you be blessed with healing.

Luke I have to say thank you! In the last 2 long years I have lost 6 close family members including my dad last year and my beautiful cat 2 days ago! Over that time your posts and videos have been the steady in my life! You keep with the same moral values that I respect so dearly! Now that I’m free of all my obligations my best friend and I are going to hike threw Ireland! Any one who has ideas on waterproof gear that I can purchase in Ireland would be awesome! Can I just say you have the most photogenic wildlife on your mountain!

@leonharder2838

10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. May God Bless.

@codydaniel3097

10 ай бұрын

Positive energies sent. Sorry to hear about your loss. 🙏

@laurelai8612

10 ай бұрын

Such a positive blessed soul you are. Enjoy your travels and be safe.

@jefffederer1807

10 ай бұрын

May the lord comfort you in your loss

@janetburrows137

10 ай бұрын

🙏❤️🇬🇧❤️🙏

Luke I love it when you include trail cam footage. Seeing the animals really adds to the outdoor experience.

There's something I like about your outing videos that gets overlooked. Your gear is clean, but it's clear that it's not fresh out the factory. Just shows how authentic your videos are.

I grew up just east of Hendersonville so your videos make me homesick. Love the NC mountains. Married a girl from New Bern so I am stuck in the coastal plain. Used to sit on my grandma’s front porch and enjoy the mountain rains. Your tent and tarps sound somewhat like our tin roof. Good memories great fun.

@Omni0404

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like it's time for a visit!

Just loved the rain ❤

The trail cam footage was a real treat. Thanks Luke!

Love the rainy videos I sleep like a baby outside in the rain.I would love to see some of the older redo's I've been following you for ever I remember how excited little Luke was when he 1st was successful lighting a fire with a fire steel.

Love the trail cams ! That bobcat rocked ! And mmmmm wild Turkey !!

I feel like you live in a rainforest! Can’t believe how much rain you get.

Oh my goodness it looks swampy there! If I'd know the heavy rain sound was in this video ..I wouldn't have gotten so cozy in my recliner...found myself with eyes closed just listening to you and the rain! But yeah we got a Jeep Patriot couple years ago to car camp in case we were fishing and decided to stay overnight at last minute! We totally recommend doing this folks! Some of our best trips ..have been car camping! And love your new channel btw!!

Man, trail cams are awesome.

It’s nice to see the wide variety of animals. A well-rounded ecosystem.

All that rain sure makes the forest green.

Love the trail cams. You have such a variety of wildlife there. The fawns were precious. 😊

@trishg5820

10 ай бұрын

We live at the edge of town so we see a lot of wildlife. We have deer families passing thru & one that's made a nest in our back yard to sleep in. We always open the front door & they're right there eating the roses. They don't move till you do. Then there's the families of racoons & skunks. Lastly, coyotes pass thru our neighborhood seeking prey. We did have a neighborhood of bunnies and stray cats, but no more. We leave our cat in a lot on account of the coyotes. We actually had less wildlife 30 yrs ago than we do now. They come down from the hills I'm assuming because they've eaten all their food so we have a Facebook community watch that reports when coyotes are present.

Be glad for all of the rain. Here in Texas, it's so hot and dry, no rain forecasted here for the whole month of August! It's oppressive and it's taking a toll on the farmers, livestock, hay fields and everything. But we do what we can and pray for some relief. Enjoyed watching the adventure and as always looking forward to the next one!

@elizabethvillanueva6869

10 ай бұрын

Right there with ya Texas needs some rain we are hot here

We have car camped and slept in my Prius with zippo gear needed. cracked the windows and put paper towels with citronella on them to keep out the skeeters and it worked fine for 2 adults. did 3 weeks in Colorado sleeping in a tent and the car with the weather being iffy. Tent was only at one campsite. The rest was frog strangling weather. Still had fun.

I'm in Texas and would LOVE 66 degrees and pouring rain! Great video as always!

Luke you keep it real man,your the kinda guy that doesn’t have to use brand new pots and pans on every video .As a double amputee I enjoy you taking these awesome outings so we can enjoy.

@marko7969

10 ай бұрын

Adds to the flavour!

@Solo_adv

9 ай бұрын

Bears Bobcats Coyotes lol😂 Didn't see one (1) yeah that's keeping it real.... Clowns 🤡🤡 Criticize my reply call me a troll but already I don't lie.

That was a wet one ...nice fire, always a calming effect.

I must say I like Tony and Bruno ab camping ❤

You’re a good eater, Luke. You love everything. 😊

Nothing is more better than hear the rain natural beautiful I like your videos for that. Thank you for sharing.❤️

Hello Luke, that is a giganic tarp,, I love it!!! awesome rain. thank you for sharing...

OH JEE it's Luke and it's raining on him!!! How unique...

Awesome to see you out in the rain. It was a very peaceful episode. Great video as always Luke. All the best, Jono 👍🙂⛰️🌲

I like camping in really bad weather. Tornadoes always fascinates me. Growed up in Kansas, alot of Tornadoes. Now in Tennessee, we see a few, but not as much. It's very dangerous camping in tornado weather, but I love it. I push things to far sometimes by camping under trees. Wouldn't suggest that to anyone. Way to dangerous. Myself, it's always enjoyable for me personally. I've studied Tornadoes all my life and know what to do if one decides to show up in the area I'm camping. Again, I don't advise anyone to do it unless you really know what your doing. I have fun around Tornadoes, heavy rain, hail, flooding, high winds, etc.... I'm 60. Learned alot about weather over the years. Bad weather makes me feel alive and full of energy. I don't drive, so things can really get interesting in a hurry when a strong storm shows up. I ride my mountain bike with everything I need to survive and have fun. Use to be homeless for about 5yrs. Learned alot about survival during that time, living in the woods. Since that time, I've studied and practiced camping and survival skills each time I go out into a location. Anyway, I say go for it! Go camping, but be prepared and smart about it. Most of all, be safe!!!

Was just watching Tony in Narnia with all the snow. Now this? Great day.

I love seeing someone as excited as me about camping in rainy weather. Here in MO it seems like 9/10 camping trips I go on are clear skies and I actually feel bored with it and want more rain!

@robertbates6057

10 ай бұрын

One of the things I fell in love with when I started hiking / camping in the Blue Ridge in the 70s was the rain and cooler than ATL. It feels like it's raining ... all over the world. When you're out there with pack only, it can be challenging but you know you're in God's country.

@RustyRed17

10 ай бұрын

It rarely rains where I live (Northern Ontario, Canada) which is unfortunate since I’ve always preferred camping in rainy weather. I always have the best sleep when all I can hear is the rain hitting the tarp or tent.

@liddybird3608

10 ай бұрын

As a child I lived eight years in houses with a tin roof. I know exactly what you're saying.

@johnsmith-iu1dv

10 ай бұрын

Now that you reminded me of the bear chewing the mower it might actually be a good idea to put a door on that shed. Definitely before you get a new mower up there

@dasreich8307

8 ай бұрын

My wife and I feel the same way. The worse the weather, the more fun and more cozy.

The cinematic picture quality of your videos is stunning Luke, i love how clean and pristine the picture is 👌

Love hearing the popping of the fire. And the rain would put me to sleep.

I will subscribe but I relax hearing you speak and you are a great teacher. Your muscles got bigger young man, looking good and healthy. Muss seeing your sweet lady and the kids. Hope all us good in your world and God bless everyone. 😊

Luke is the "tarp master" 💪

I really enjoy your channel every time I watch a video I feel like I'm out camping myself

The fact people pay for an app to give them this same experience is unbelievable. The sound of rain on a tent or a tin roof is so soothing.❤ Just going to say as a 52 yr old lady you have inspired me to go camping this October. Sir please try red hot sausages with cheese and a little mayo or mustard for breakfast on some sliced bread. We always eat steak with mushrooms and onions and some premade (mine) potato salad and maybe some corn on the cob.

I always use thunderstorm videos to relax. And rain on a tent is very relaxing too. Great to hear you will start this new chanel 😁

Love the intro with all the rain!!!❤❤❤❤

Absolutely loved the opening sequence. Rain pouring and thunder roaring. Awesome. Thank you!

Send some of that rain our way! We need it out here in Texas. Also, I see you cooking all those different things and it makes me want to try many of the foods you prepare. I've learned a lot of clever things that I am able to use on my camping and hiking trips.

We need 10 hours of The OutdoorGearReview in rain :)

Love listening to the rain it's so soothing

Here is a suggestion for those who are vehicle camping and want to have a fire, you can bring just enough to get the fire started real good. It doesn’t have to be a lot, a couple handfuls of kindling and a few split logs to add once the kindling does its job. Once the fire is going good, then you can take the time to search for more dryish wood in the forest or brush around you. The amount of dry firewood you bring depends on how much room you can spare in the trunk of your vehicle, there is always enough nooks and crannies to tuck a few armloads of split firewood.

My wife and I loved this episode of TOGR. It was the sound of the rain. We have not gotten any rain in Texas since late June🥵 Thanks!

I used to think the ASMR stuff was stupid, but I have to tell you in August, in Dallas Texas, when the heat index is still in the high 90's at 2AM, falling asleep with (what I imagine is cool) rain in the background is really nice! Keep making your videos brother.

My peaceful relaxation happens when I listen to the rain fall on a tarp....sooooo nice.

I camped in the rain a lot in my Boy Scout days, then was in the rain a lot when I served Flag and Country in the Army. So I have noooo desire to be out in the rain anymore. Having said that, I enjoyed this video and all your videos that I’ve seen so far. I’ll check out your new channel. Keep up the great work and the great videos.

The problem with watching your videos is that I end up adding hundreds of dollars of gear to my Amazon account...probably most of which I don't need but I want it! Also Luke it's amazing how well you set up all of your shots. You are constantly changing angles which has to be super time consuming to film. I appreciate the efforts that you put into your videos...they are much more engaging that way!

@RustyRed17

10 ай бұрын

You sir, have an awesome picture! Go Bruins!!!

Looking in good shape there Luke 💪🏻

I love the Stormy Weather Truck camp adventures. Luke never disappoints

I have camped with cheap tarps from Harbor Freight, 15 dollar hammocks from the big box stores, and inexpensive sleeping bags. It would be great to have all the fancy expensive gear you and other big name KZreadrs have, but you can get out cheap. I usually do it on the cheap.

I had a 83 GMC 3/4TON I camped the same way for six or seven years the best time I ever had,👍👍👍

Awesome video, Luke!

Today's pickup truck becomes yesterday's Conestoga wagon. Well done, Luke! Based on your reviews I purchased two Nitecore NB10000 Energy Bricks and two SmartDevil fans for use at my Skeet field in hot & humid south Florida and couldn't be happier with their performance. Great products, great values. Thanks, Luke!

Love the sound of rain. We have a metal roof on our place and when it opens up it rattles your bones!

I just want to have Luke cook for me on a trip. That meal looked great & it was so simple to prepare. I just watched the first video on your new channel. I really liked it. It was so relaxing. Luke, you have the truck camping down to a fine art. I need to step my game up.

That was cool, the wildlife coming by the property. Glad to see they are surviving.

Seeing the black snake is a wonderful sign. It is old and has been living there for awhile which means poisonous ones don't. A snake that size would have no problem swallowing any poisonous snake up there and that's exactly what would happen if he finds one. I have witnessed it several times. They never lose.

@Omni0404

10 ай бұрын

🐍Rise up, snake gang!🐍

@Hobistrawberryberry

9 ай бұрын

You mean venomous 🙄🙄🙄

@Omni0404

9 ай бұрын

@@Hobistrawberryberry Congratulations! You won the internet 😅😂

Nice that your getting rain Luke. We are in a drought situation here. trail cam photos are wonderful.

Great video as always Luke. You look like you haven't slept in days my friend. I hope all is well with you and your loved ones.

I have the same problem when I wear rain gear. I get hot very easily and when I wear rain gear I seem to sweat even more than normal. Working in landscaping I only ever wore a rain jacket if it was raining hard and the temperature was 12 C/53 F or lower. I once had to wear a full one-piece rainsuit and sweat was running down my legs within 20 min. As for going camping, Yes that does not have to cost much. But I don't have a car. Living in the Netherlands, biking is fairly common and public transport is fairly good, I prefer to spend money on other luxuries rather than a car. So for me, I used to go camping with a bike, a cheap (second hand) bike trailer for some extra cargo capacity, a cheap tent, and a big tarp. I also sourced some second-hand utilities like a folding camp bed, a fairly light folding garden chair, and some cooking gear. There are plenty of camping sites within 15-30 km (9-19 miles) and if you are willing to bike for 2 or three days (say 4-5 hours per day and an easy 30-50 km/19-31 miles per day) you can get halfway across the country (and yes the Netherlands is a small country, from north to south about 300 km/186 miles and east to west 200 km/124 miles). ps. by biking I mean bicycling and not riding a motorbike. lol

I love the rain!!! Thank you for sharing this adventure and the pics from the trail cams! It’s so hot and dry in Texas right now!

Great setup Luke the rain is really kinking, thanks for all you do.

Long time viewer, first time poster. Really enjoy your content. I was wondering why, if you are truck camping anyway, you didn't bring a propane torch to light wet wood. Easy way out some would say but, if weight isn't an issue, why not.🙂

Love watching your videos. Very relaxing.

Another great video...informative and ego free other vloggers should take note😊

As an east coaster who lived on the west coast for 27 years, I’m back on the east coast now savoring the sounds and views of the storms that I so dearly missed. #TrueWithdrawal

Congratulations on your new channel. I hope it works out well for you!!!

I bought one of those fans. Game changer when tent camping. Best buy for off grid explorer!

I just found your channel I love it...ITS ASMR/NATURE LIFE / EDUCATION...THANKS!!

A Quiet Place is exactly what was hoping for!! I just said to myself, "isn't there a channel with just the nature sounds, rain, coyotes without talking?". Helps relax at the end of the day.

Nice pics..bobcat and all awesome

Nothing more relaxing then sleeping under a tarp in a heavy rain storm 🌧️😴

It rained and thundered by me the whole time I watch this video, it was so nice ☺️

Really surprising and amazing just how much wildlife is there. Wish the animals had some covering in the rain. The Black Bear almost kissed the camera. 💋 Thanks Luke. Looking forward to your new channel. 😊

I love camping in the rain.

I am just glad to see that One Tigris is actually taking the criticism to heart and using it to try to correct their mistakes. If the awning was wider to deflect rain I would be all in and purchase one of these. It has almost everything I am looking for a small packable tent except a larger awning and would love a stove Jack.

Luke, my favorite place Lone Wolf Mountain! Thanks for sharing the wildlife pictures. 🦌🦌

I love camping either car or tent. Most of my camping things came from garage sales and thrift store. Im getting old but i bought camping cots on the market place a couple of years ago for less than half the price of new. Love watching you hike and camp. I dont mind the rain either.

The use of a ridgeline makes for a far faster, and easier tarp deployment, period! Having to guy out support poles in pouring rain is miserable work. Setup the ridgeline first, the throw over the tarp, keeping it off the ground, stake out the corners, then use your poles... if needed.

Oh my gosh…..I LOVE the wildlife!!!

Luke, Thank you for stating that camping does not have to be an expensive venture. I grew up in WA State in the 70s, and got by on bedding from the house and a Sears tent. We still had an excellent time with our Family. And yes, it rained there too! 😊

The trail cam footage was amazing. Absolutely beautiful.

This camping trips I dream of ! Camping during storms ! Man let me tell you , best relaxation and sleep you’ll ever get . Kick back maybe watch a movie on your phone and relax

Just loving it! I'm here in Maggie Valley for a class reunion, and the temp change from Florida to here is awesome! 30° average cooler here, anyway I came to backpack a few days and kayak some, see family, etc. A silly mistake on my part ruined 90% of that. I left my vehicle, unlocked for about 30minutes and a bear rearranged my interior.

Send that rain to Texas. We need it!!

I love to watch your videos it brings back old memories when I was younger doing all the camping, fishing, and Deer hunting. Seeing all the wildlife. At night setting at the campfire raccoons would come up I would throw them food oh how I loved it. The only thing you need is a dog I always had my best friend with me my trusted Collie Lassie.

These camping videos are great. I like the tundras trucks. I have a 2010 crew max tundra with 293000 miles on it right now. It still runs and drives like a new truck. Everything works on it . Thank you for sharing your camping videos.

Thank you Luke for the video.

Such a beautiful camping adventure in the rain. Loving the included trailcam footage too. 👍

I do something like your tarp setup but with an actual tarp, wood poles of various lengths, baling twine and gutter spikes with washers to keep the rope tied on. I use pool noodles cutdown with my jig saw and a single splice down the middle. It allows me to put them on the tarp string so you don’t accidentally trip over it. The poles have a screw on one end that you can hook the tarp grommets over. I’ve used 20’ x 16’ tarps and once at the beach, my ex helped me set up the tarp down the side of the converted horse trailer and an additional tarp at the back of the trailer. I then used carabiners to connect the two tarps. It was a stormy weekend and I had a lot of company under those two tarps. We had moved the fire ring to the edge of the tarp so it was cozy. It was the first weekend out with my new solar panel on top and with the rain I had to use my generator a lot. I put tarps over the stalls for the horses utilizing shorter tarp poles, duct tape and baling twine. Lol. I have camped in the back of my truck using a double mattress from home and later a taller cot then you have here. I have a smallish porta poti that came with a nice cover. I used it as a night stand and a place for Mr Heater to warm it up quickly in the morning. I put a rug on the floor of the truck bed and taped “curtains “ to the windows. It made getting dressed difficult with limited headroom so now the cot is in the front bedroom in my horse trailer. The cot is tall enough to store bins underneath and I have a dresser in the nose of my bumper pull bedroom.

I love your videos. Nice and relaxing, informative and enjoyable but please stop burning your coffee ☕️ 😉

For me, I love your commentary. I really don’t care for ASMR at all. I’ll happily keep on with this channel.

Dare I say it? Okay I will. Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my!

Hey Luke, been watching your channel for a while now and it’s one of my favourite subscriptions, thanks for the quality content mate. Just a question, you camp in the rain and mud quite a lot, so how do you keep your gear, tents, tarps etc clean? Do you have a cleaning and storage process to keep stuff in good condition? Thanks again and all the best to you and your family 👍🏼

THank you for the Animal Footage. It was great!🐺

Aug 18 , Midcoast Maine. This must be your rain we're getting. Thunder, lightning, and POURING. The poor hummingbirds couldn't even fly against it !

I loved seeing the trail cam pics, you should do this more often.

Hi Luke, greetings from Sydney, Australia. Your vids get me back to thinking on my own camping trips in the past, and longing for the day when I might have the time and opportunity to get back into it. I always have a laugh at the old seasoned kettle you use to brew your coffee almost each camping trip. Glad to see someone like me who treasures their old trusty camping items and it might be a topic for you to ask people what's their favourite camping item that they use over and over. While I do like the old gear I'm always open to any new gadgets that make camping life easier. Happy trails!

I camped when I could barely afford food blankets & tarp , even when I had no tarp,slept on the ground in the open , it can be done , just go and do it