Thanks for joining Indi and I on this fantastic, rainy camp. This is a longer video than I usually release, as there was so much enjoyable content that I did not want to cut out. I am also experimenting to see people enjoy watching longer content. I would love to hear from you in the comments if you want to stop by and say hello. If you are interested in supporting the channel to grow please feel free to check out Buy Me a Coffee, using this link www.buymeacoffee.com/adventureot or use the Super Thanks button on You Tube. There is a membership option on Buy Me a Coffee that gives you some extra perks. Check that out. I am also on Instagram instagram.com/adventure__ot/ . Have a fantastic day. Cathy

I watch this vlog every-night and it helps me sleep better ! Thank you

@adventureot

Ай бұрын

You are welcome. I am so glad. I watch other people's camping journeys for the same reason.

When I was doing agility with my dogs and camping because I couldn't afford hotels I always zipped two bags together for us. It was very warm with two dogs in the bag and they loved it. We've also been camping with cats and they liked it inside the bag too!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

It's a nice cosy option for sure.

2 wonderful hrs of fabulous views and sounds. So relaxing. Thank you for taking us along Cathy and Indy 😊

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

You know what the sounds of rain does to me 😴😴.. I'll have to watch a few times 😅

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Ha ha, me too. I end up dosing off then wonder, "what, what did I miss, how did they get there?" lol

@53andME

5 ай бұрын

@@adventureot lol 😅. I make sure I watch it again 😅

Loved the 2 hr video. I just watch it two different nights. Indi has such a beautiful black, shiny coat….a very happy, healthy dog!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, from me and Indi 🙂 🐶

Such beautiful scenery, thanks for taking us along. I love the sound of rain on the tarp, nothing more relaxing. You are great in front of the camera, nothing to worry about. ASMR can be quite limited, your discussion adds to the story

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate that. Cheers

@LaoSoftware

5 ай бұрын

This is the life we all dream about. Everyone wants to live in nature. Fresh air. Peace and quiet. No cars. No people.

I absolutely love your longer content. Thank you ❤

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I am really glad you enjoyed it.

Love how your dog is No.1 priority,i would be the same because it's called Love.

@adventureot

21 күн бұрын

Thanks. Dogs are really special companions. Some times she gets under my feet, but I try hard to be patient because she has a heart of gold and just wants to be close and in on any of the action.

One th ing that baffles me about so many camping youtubers, is that hey put so much effort into setting up a lovely campsite, only to only stay 1 night! If i put that much effort into something, i would want to stay at least a couple nights!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

You might find that most of those You Tubers do spend longer at camps when with family and friends recreationally and not filming and editing it as a trip for YT. I personally have to ask myself how much value is added for the viewer in seeing me spend that extra night there. Does it add real value to the video or not, because time is precious. Already most trips include two full days of packing, driving, hiking in, camping, hiking out, driving home, unpacking and cleaning and managing gear. The extra night or two adds a lot on top of that. Hope that makes sense. Only my take on it of course.

👍👍👍 A nice couple of hours spent two days back, watching this Post on the big screen TV. Feet up, blanket over the legs (7°C outside, windows and balcony door open .. for fresh air of course), Malti-Poo settled on the blanket, (we) eating a Brunch of Oats, Toast (she loves her toast) and Coffee rustled up earlier on the Balcony using an Esbit Folding Stove and Alcohol Gel Fuel Burner. No forest nosh that time .. home-alone with the Poo .. and she does not do well leashed around camp fires, cooking and such. Anyway, the Balcony serves well in really bad weather, cold acclimatisation (inter alia, bare feet on a freezing cold tiled floor .. it works!) and testing new recipes .. home-grown cook gear before taking them out. It's always nice to see Indie in the mix. A pampered pooch for sure .. and as it should be 😊. 'Weet Bix' .. one of the Breakfasts I grew up with back in the 50's / 60's in South Africa. Usually an occasional 'Treat' .. Porridge ('Mielie Meel', 'Jungle Oats' and later, 'Pro Nutro' being the staples 😊). 'Setting up on a Slope' .. no matter how slight. Respectfully, one should know that as soon as the lights go out, the 'dip' (angle) of a slope and the slipperiness of the sleep mat increases exponentially .. a given Law of Physics 😁. That Avo Starter looked scrumptious. I love Avos but don't get to eat many nowadays. Here in Switzerland, they are exorbitantly expensive and only bought when 'on special' 😏. Thanks for the share .. and am looking forward to the next. Until then .. take care ..

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thomas you paint such a vibrant picture with your story telling. I love it. I too was a Pro Nutro kid, at home anyway, out in the mountains it was rusks. To this day my mom still makes delicious rusks for hiking trips. Ahhh, that 'Law of Increasing Nightime Slopeiness (sp?)' is a real thing for sure, and... it just got me again on the trip I've just done, Arggggg (lol). All the best to you and the Malti-Poo.

@thomasmusso1147

5 ай бұрын

​@@adventureot 😊👍. A-ha .. rusks. Back in the 50's it was 'Outspan Rusks' and later, the 'Ouma' brand. Plenty to be found in RSA but I don't see rusks here in Europe. Pro-Nutro .. loved it .. but, boy o boy, it sucked up milk like a camel and water .. by the gallon 😳 😁. My little Malti-Poo 💕 .. thanks .. take care ..

Thank you for another fun camping vid. Love the New Zealand views:) Well done! Hi to your puppy;)

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I’ll watch tonight. I love that the videos are longer! Can’t wait.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Lovely. I hope you enjoy it 😊

what a legend!!!- back in my time it was wet dog and wet sleeping!!! lol, truthfully there weren't as many females either interested or asked if they wanted to get out there like You!!!!!!!! - Absolutely enjoyed your content, Thank-you for your channel!!

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

Ha ha, thanks David. Legend...love it. I think I was born with a little craving for outdoor adventures in me and ended up with the right family to foster that. We were out in the mountains every moment possible. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate the support.

Hi Cathy 😊👋, enjoyed this video and look forward to your next adventures, the rain sounds were excellent put me right in relaxation mode, had to fight off sleeping lol, love your dedication and care for your channel and us ☺️👋

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

Love it. If my videos make people want to fall asleep it is the best compliment (lol). Cheers.

@ataglance556

4 ай бұрын

@@adventureot it did, I was having a really tough day today and about 15 minutes in I started to relax thanks for everything Cathy and Indi too, btw do you have a cat? Because if you do I really love cats and it'd make my day if I saw one in your videos, as always much love from Canada ☺️👋

I love watching your channel. Your bond with your dog reminds me of my dog Linden, I lost him a few years ago. I miss him very much.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous name for a dog. I am so sorry he's not with you anymore. When you love hard the loss is hard hey.

Lovely cosy camp.. nice set up, very relaxing. And what a great companion you have with you! What a lovely natured dog. So happy to be there with you! 😊

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes Indi is the perfect companion. She loves the adventures and I love having her along.

2 hour video!!!! Thank you Cathy

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome. I am so glad you didn't say "Oh no, 2 hours" lol

@dynamo1796

5 ай бұрын

@@adventureot 2 hours is a treat!

Your videos and editing are getting better. Awesome job. Thanks Cathy!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Michael. I am having a lot of fun with the adventures, videoing, and especially editing. It is great to know that it shows.

Hi you two, love the longer format video 👍

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks James. Good to know.

2 hours of full pleasure watching this video Kathy. You picked another beautiful area to set your camp up in for certain. You definitely have a sharp eye on the great places to put your camera to use. And I think that if the mouse chose to spend time under those campfire rocks surrounding your campfire, the coals surely were quite safe to disperse on the ground. Thanks again for letting us spend more time out in the beautiful New Zealand landscape. Take care and I will see you on your next video.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Campfire52. I am really glad you enjoyed it. Must definitely have been a cosy spot for that mouse.

I'm loving these long format vids. I actually feel like this should be the standard for all camping vids.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I agree, I feel like if I rush over things and edit the trips down too much it doesn't give time to absorb the slow pace of the actual experience. These trips usually aren't go go go intense, so part of the accurate 'story telling' is to let the experience speak for itself.

@shariwuebben7280

5 ай бұрын

I like a good mix. I like shorter o b es for when I don't have ti.e to commit to watching an hour+video, but the longer ones are great for when you have an entire evening to watch!

I'm loving the hour-plus vidios, and this one at 2+ hours was perfect!! Thank you! ❤

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

I would enjoy longer videos. You have such beautuful views and content. Thank you so much.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I appreciate that.

Awesome Vid! Great to see the channel growing!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

Another lovely adventure.... thank you for sharing. ❤🙏🙏

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

I love camping alone with my dog, but as an Aussie I've been spoilt with much dryer weather so I always try to avoid going away if it's meant to rain. But watching you brave rain, hail and snow makes me feel weak, and like I'm missing out because you make it look easy and beautifully relaxing cuddled up by a fire listening to the rain. You're inspiring me to get out there no matter what the forecast says! Thank you for sharing your adventures and giving us aspirations to be more like you!

@adventureot

2 ай бұрын

I definitely understand the attraction of fine weather camping so you can take be free to move about camp and not be too restricted to sitting in a tent. Wet weather camping just offers a different experience I suppose. Never anyone else on the track (they are home with a cup of tea, he he), so I get the place to myself. And then there is exactly what you describe, the cosy set up where you feel justified to just sit and listen and relax. If you have a nice set up rain camping can be SO awesome. Just be warned though, the clean up at home afterwards is a mission! My washing line is currently loaded with wet , smoky camping gear, lol.

When I watch your beautiful videos I always start to miss New Zealand. Here I had some of my bedst times ever .😊😊😊

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Hopefully I can help to bring back the memories of those good times.

The sound and views are awesome.Thanks.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

What a beautiful country you have. I enjoy these videos SO much. Thank you for all your hard work. Cheers from Tennessee!

@adventureot

22 күн бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for your support 😊

Fabulous ❤😁

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Beck

Cathy, this was a great video. The length did not bother me. I watch the first hour one night and the other hour the next night. It would be really difficult to get too much Adventure OT! I’m already looking forward to your next one! Take care!!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much John.

Great video. Certainly a wet day. Rain so good on tents or tarps. Those mountains are calling you and the snow is coming but I think later than usual. Autumn is here. Thanks Cathy. Verify therapeutic with the rain. See you next time. 🌹🌹⛺️⛺️

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Caroloum. Yes the mountains and snow are calling. Funny how we look forward to what we don't have. Won't be long and I'll be hankering for summer again, lol.

So nice ❤Thank you

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome.

Another great video thank you. I really look forward to your videos. You have such a beautiful country, I've said it before but it does really remind me of my home country of Scotland. Indi is as gorgeous as ever wee darling. Sending love from Scotland x

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Hopefully things are starting to warm up in Scotland, days getting longer. Spring is always so full of promise.

Great video as usual. Cheers!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Beautiful video, loving the longer version. Thank you ❤

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

I enjoyed watching. You're brave camping alone.

@adventureot

22 күн бұрын

Thanks. I’m lucky where I live and where I camp. There is not a lot of things to be scared of. Plenty of things to entertain an over active imagination, but not real risks.

❤❤ this was such a great camp ( again) 😅

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Arlette

Been waiting for this. Working all weekend UK. Had dinner and snuggling down in bed with hot water bottle to watch you in the rain. So cosy 👏 👏 👏.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

ahhh, that sounds like bliss. I hope the video helps you wind down after your busy week.

❤Wow so beautiful camping video very nice food looks so delicious from fiji island. Great video from fiji island ❤Take care ❤❤❤

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Subhash.

@subhashnaidu6520

5 ай бұрын

@@adventureot most welcome. Thank you for beautiful camping video very. Good afternoon beautiful happy Saturday from fiji island

Beautiful video ❤️ I so enjoy them!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😁

Hello, always enjoy your videos. The birds sound are amazing. Seems they like the rain. Do you see many goats at your campsites. I have heard they are an introduced species. Look for the video. Take care, Grace n KY

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Hi Gracie, thank you. Yes I think the birds love light rain and bursts of sun, they always seem most active in their songs around that time. There are a lot of goats in parts of NZ but not so much in this area. Top of the South Island, yes definitely.

Observation: When I watch New Zealander’s camping videos, I hear fascinating bird calls (I am a birder). I would be interested in knowing what these birds are.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

I can identify some of the bird calls but not all, so that is a nice challenge for me to inform myself. I too love native birds. I will add some info/observation in to my next video when there is a noticable song/call.

@EventyrsorenDenmark

5 ай бұрын

The brid life in NZ is amazing. If you ever get the time to visit NZ,just go.😊😊😊

@ndoa4223

5 ай бұрын

The most common bird sound was probably a bellbird.

Love the 2 hr video. Thank you

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks! For the boots. Hope they are mouse proof 😂

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I will definitely be ordering that version.

This is the second one of your Videos that I have watched and I can relate to every thing you do after so many years of Hiking.... I put over 3000 Backpacking miles on my Stratfordshire Terriers Paws and sure miss her. She passed in sleep at 17 and a half years old.... So the Vet said, the exercise is probably what led to her living so long... Thank you for sharing...

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Eddie. Sounds like you had one lucky pup. I am sure the feeling went both ways, dogs are such great companions out in the mountains.

You amaze me at how well you can go out and camp in the rain. Thank goodness you got a rain suit. I don't have one of those yet, but I don't know if I want to get frog. Togs or really get a polyester rain suit. It's hard to buy one to fit me because you never know what size you're going to get if you order it online. Anyway, you and your dog amaze me. You're camping out in the rain sitting up in the rain. I've yet to do it in the rain. I'm a hammock camper per se.

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Rebecca. For some reason I just love camping in the rain. I think it is the sounds, so soothing.

Hi Cathy and Indi Just sat back watching NZ v Australia in the cricket. I think this your last home game before Autumn/Winter sets in. Looking forward to your trips over our Summer months👍

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Go Blackcaps!

@simonthackray9726

5 ай бұрын

A great video once again! Those pork chops made me feel hungry 🤤. Indi certainly knows where her bed is bless her👍. Best wishes to you both from good old England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Ps . Weather a bit dank for March but temperatures are set to rise end of this week to md teens or higher. Is Spring finally here? Will keep you posted 👍

Indi loves sticks so adorable watching her Great video Cathy!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Denise.

You have a lovely country there maybe one day i will visit.

@adventureot

7 күн бұрын

It is lovely , thank you. 😊👍

This is my first time viewing one of your videos and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your experience. I subscribed

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Pawpaw. I really appreciate that.

From West Chester, OH - Thanks Cathy and Indi. Good video. Thanks for sharing the adventure but I much prefer the shorter versions

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda, and I appreciate your feedback.

Sensational Stuff Cathy and Indi. Love your Starters ..Superb Dining.. but i would have eaten the Costello with that glass of red...view from campsite across the fire is marvelous 😊. Highlight of an evening is cook time,as the birds begin to roost,and the rain continues to fall.Bread bags x2 next trip😂..ATVB2U Both Scott Somerset England UK

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Scott. Yes I think you are right Costello and red wine would have made a winning combo.

lol I share my name with your dogdog. Whenever you call her, I instinctively look up😄 Doing study with your vid on the desk next to the books. Nice and relaxing.

@adventureot

3 ай бұрын

Hope it's not distracting you from your studies (lol). Glad you are enjoying the video.

Hi Cathy & Indi👋 Vivian here. Another ENJOYABLE Vid ✅️ [ 2hrs long] Woo-hoo 👍 Indi is ADORABLE 💯 Till then..✌️😎 P S How were the Chops?? They looked 'delish, so had to ask😉

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Oh the chops were sensational. When editing the video I realised I didn't have footage of the consuming of the chops or reflection on how delicious they were and I think that must have been because I was too busy partaking in consuming them. He he.

Thanks!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much Alfie. You are awesome.

I laughed so hard about your boots steaming 😅😅😅

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Yes kind of funny and gross at the same time, lol.

@53andME

5 ай бұрын

@@adventureot 😂

I ❤watching you and Indie loving up on each other ❤ from E. Tennessee

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

It is so easy to love that adorable girl, she just loves cuddles.

I wish I could find a place where I can say "I really like it here". Still looking

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Good luck 😉 🤞🏻 🏕️

Thanks

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thank you Pranesh. This is greatly appreciated. Cathy

@pmedilall

5 ай бұрын

You most welcome 🤗

Thanks for a lovely video, good on you. Do u ever see others on your expeditions. ❤😊

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. If it is a weekend I usually pass a few parties of people on the track and say hi, but midweek I often don't see anyone.

one glass of wine is fine cheers love

@adventureot

2 ай бұрын

Yip, I'm not a big drinker, but I relish a little drink once camp is set up. More of a ritual than anything.

❤

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

👍

@adventureot

24 күн бұрын

Thanks

I always love your adventures. I wondering if you going to set up a patron account. I would love to support you that way. And you keep more of the money KZread will give you

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob, that is really kind of you. I am looking into Patreon and will let you all know if I sign up. Cheers.

The forest looks like Mirkwood the way that it lays out in rows in JRR Tolkien's maps from about 54:29.

@adventureot

9 күн бұрын

I had to go back and re-watch that portion, but I see what you mean now. Thanks for watching.

1 more hour, it would be as long as a AB Camping video

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

yip

@donnaallen322

5 ай бұрын

Even 2 hours is too much. Aw hell no. I stopped watching AB because of the length.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

It’s a tricky balance finding the perfect length. Personally my preference is around 45min, but this time I found myself cutting out so much content that it felt like I owed it to the trip to include snippets of everything. The great thing with YT creator stats is that everyone ends up feeding back in the sense that watch time and audience engagement is captured, so I’ll work out very quickly what length is best for the majority.

Fully agree with your comments on the modern world.... less and less human connection... everything is online, shops are becoming a thing of the past, even pubs are less common, people debate on social media instead of face to face... its becoming a strange world.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

yip, we are social creatures, and all the research (that I have seen anyway, lol) suggests we are happiest and healthiest when we have meaningful connections with others. These days we just have to put more effort in I think.

Without the meat it would have been a gorgeous video. ⛺🌲

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Ok

We are getting cold rain here going to turn into snow overnight. Our biggest snow storm. Schools and most facilities will be closed

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Yikes, that sounds like a big storm. Hope all is well.

@53andME

5 ай бұрын

@@adventureot definitely was , now it's melting 😁

What is the grass or moss like stuff on the branches of wood you have

@adventureot

2 ай бұрын

We have all sorts of mosses and lichens that grow on our trees. I'm not sure which specific one this is. The black growth is a sooty mould fungus that grows on the Beech trees.

What about a. Pop up. Tent. Would. Keepvu dry

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Yes I've looked at a few of those. Mostly they are a bit bulky in the way they fold up, so not so easy for light weight hiking. They also tend to be single walled so condensation builds up. I am not against them though so am keeping my options open. You might see me in one, one of these days.

Was that a Tesla you pulled up in?

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Well spotted.

GLAD YOU FOUND YOUR SAW ,YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF A TABLE NOW YOUNG LADY, IT MAKES LIFE EASIER EATING OFF A TABLE

@adventureot

2 ай бұрын

Yes that would be luxury for sure.

@JoSeph-yp5mb

2 ай бұрын

@@adventureot WELL GET ON WITH IT

Does indi require more food since shes hiking and active?

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

No not really as we already feed her based on her 'working dog' active breed. She is active most days so her diet is designed around that.

@53andME

5 ай бұрын

@@adventureot ❤️

How does the KZread algorithm work for fast forwarding? Love the videos but who has 2 hours spare to watch the entire video. Was led to believe that fast forwarding negating the $ algorithm. I'll continue to watch but fast forward will be used !

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

The YT algorithm is a funny ever changing creature (lol), or so it feels, so I am not 100% sure. What I do know is that loads of people fast forward. What that does is gives creators insight into what they like, because what you choose to skip and what you stop at and watch is captured in a line graph so we can see peaks and troughs according to what content engaged people. So I think just do what is right for you and that will give me the feedback I need to see what is engaging people most. Thanks for even considering this. I appreciate it.

You need camp slider 👞 👟 🥿

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

That I do! Yes indeed.

why have dog out in rain

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Hmmm, yes, that is definitely a worthwhile question to ponder. Another question to ask ourselves would be .... why have dog stuck in house?

dogs ride better in front seat!

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

ok

One of my favourite things to do on KZread is to watch camping videos, especially in stormy conditions. I have enjoyed watching yours but I prefer a shorter more condensed video. Sorry, I don’t think I’ll be watching this one.

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

No problem. Thanks for letting me know.

LOL wtf theres no rain hahaha fake

@adventureot

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 'All About Live' I loved your comment, seriously. It was so validating for me because I've made 50 videos so far and never once ever faked the rain (except for overlaying a rain layer over the thumbnail in Photoshop, but that's obvious, which is the point, everyone knows capturing falling rain drops in a still photo is impossible for a noob photographer, which I am). Cheers.

IS KZread unsubacribing us from certain channels? I have subscribed to your channel along with some others 2 or more time!! Enjoyed the video and subscribed again!

@adventureot

5 ай бұрын

Oh no, I hope not, although someone else mentioned the same thing to me a while ago, so I guess it must happen some how. Certainly not me unsubscribing anyone (lol). THANK YOU for subscribing again!! Really glad you enjoyed the video.

@Solosouls06

5 ай бұрын

It happens often and doesn't seem to be targeted just glitched

Thanks

@adventureot

4 ай бұрын

Thank you (again). I hope your generous spirit returns back to you. I really appreciate your support.