Good on you, Gav. It's very generous of you to take the time and make the effort to share these experiences. Smiling the whole way through.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@captainblackboots it wasn’t what I was expecting when I left home, but it was good to have a bit of company at camp. But I’m glad I done the next day by myself, a lot to capture, big day for not many k’s, but spectacular country that’s for sure. 👌 Thanks for tuning in and dropping a comment Capt. it’s greatly appreciated. 👍🏼

Another cracking vid mate, spectacular scenery, I just don’t get the vandalism of the iconic huts but I guess that’s the world we live in, safe travels mate looking forward to the next one …. 🍺🍺

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@alanjohnston243 yep, it’s sad that people actually vandalise things like the huts, Nico pen not so bad but to burn and use a chainsaw to engrave stuff is just wrong. This person that done this should know better, I’m pretty sure i know who done it. 🤦🏽 Thanks again for the support for the channel mate… it’s appreciated! 👍🏼

Congrats on cracking 5k mate! We have a lot of problems with people marking up live trees, rock walls... really whatever they can get to. It's a damn shame but sometimes it's like talking to a wall. Glad to see you getting out and about, hello again from America!

Amazing ep Krusty your knowledge on the vic high country is next level mate, can’t wait for the next one, cheers 🍻

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@wildtroopytravellers thanks guys. Wikipedia is my friend… lmao. Hope you guys are well, loving the van and the trips you guys are going on. Need a few fishing tips of you I reckon Ash Cheers 🍻

Hopefully old mates got some clutch left for the way home. 😂

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@lukereynolds9907 yeah, he was having a bit of trouble getting out of camp that’s for sure. I could have made a whole blooper reel from it !!🤦🏽🤣

Thanks mate, I'm really enjoying the raw content. Keep them coming. Cheers

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@raynewman4904 thanks Ray, I appreciate you taking the time to watch them also to drop a comment. 👍🏼

I guess many parts of Australia have their attractions. I'd like to spend a week or so in the Vic/SA Mallee sometime before I can't. The Alpine, Kosci', and Namadgi National Parks, and their foothills will always be my favourite though. Thanks for reminding me of how much I miss the bush Krusty. Your vid's are so relatable, and never disappoint. Keep that gravel in your travels matey. 👍

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@mort8143 it’s an amazing country we live in, I have no plans to get overseas anytime soon. So much to see and to do it’s insane, I’ll never get to every place I want to see in my lifetime, but I’ll give it a good crack. It’s beautiful country over the Kosciuszko area, just a shame they are slowly closing it down to the public. Thanks once again for your ongoing support to the channel Mort, you are a true champion mate.

Another great trip mate, looking forward to the next installment😬

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@4x4devgru thanks Mick. I like the next one myself… and I’m my biggest critic. It’s magnificent country up that way, the huts are next level. Cheers for the support mate. 👍🏼

Thanks gav love that part of the world. That hut is very special. Great area. I've done a few walks around that place many years ago. Great call on the graffiti mate. Don't understand it. Burning stuff like that. Even the yellow spray paint in one of them. Love the way you communicate with people and have a laugh. Keep getting some gravel in your travel all the best sheppy

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@michaelsheppard6486 thanks Sheppy, it’s a great area, but I’ll leave the walking for you. 🤦🏽🤣 Yeah it’s not right to deface the huts in a way that it’s permanent, I don’t get some people. Always up for a chat and a laugh, it’s good for the soul. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to drop a comment. 👍🏼

That burnt-in graffiti wasn’t there when we stayed last March. Such a shame. Really loved McMichaels Hut. I can confirm that the creek that runs by it is extremely cold (as it should be). I should know, I took a dip in it. Loved this ep but now I want to go back.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@AroundTheNextCorner yeah. I actually know who burnt the mantlepiece, and if he’s watching he will know I was having ago at him. He done it in one of his videos, not the smartest bloke going around. He’s recently deleted a heap of videos and this one was one of them, but you reckon as an influencer he’d be better at what he does. I had no intentions of going for a swim in there ! 🤣🤦🏽 Thanks for watching ! 👍🏼

As old mate Timmy says, there's some Crackin' views up that way!! LOL

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@Lee-astrololee yeah, and it’s so true hey. Around every corner there is a different one 👍🏼 Thanks for watching Lee

@Lee-astrololee

2 күн бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy No Worries Mate, Yeah love anywhere up that way, could hang out in the bush for the rest of time and be totally at peace, just looking over them hills!

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@Lee-astrololee you been to Picture Point ?

@Lee-astrololee

2 күн бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy Just up from Lovicks hut, yes but didn't stop went onto the King Billy Tree but that was years ago when the track was less used! I wasn't driving at the time and my then partner was not keen on stopping anywhere to look at things! LOL Now I can please myself! hahahha and am going over that way again next Nov with a club trip, which should be fun!

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@Lee-astrololee some views from there. 👌

Hi Gav that was a awesome drive through the high country and the old huts are amazing. I'm glad I wasn't one of the settlers wives. It's great for us we can drive out if the bush but once they were there that was it. But I love the bush. The new glasses look great.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@annehardy4329 thanks 👍🏼. It would have been a hard cold life up there, but it would have been rewarding to know that you did it off your own back. I reckon the blokes would have done it hard but the wife’s would have been a whole different sort of hard, the isolation, raising a family etc. have to give them credit. 👍🏼 they were a tough breed back in them days that’s for sure.

The old horse hards are a crackin bit of history. I always pull in and check them out when im heading up Tamboritha rd and just imagine what life would of been like back then. 👍

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@Rightomate I always think the same thing, I reckon so much better, but a lot harder, they use to do it hard back in the old days. But imagine how rewarding it would have been for them. Cheers for watching and supporting the channel 👍🏼

Shit that morning was warmer than when me and Balls was there Apr-May. Woke up and EVERYTHING was white, -7. Obviously haven't gone all the way on fixing Tamboritha . Certainly needs it. Cheers mate. BobbyB.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@bobbyb9371 nothing wrong with the road, just some corrugations, the right tyre pressures and no probs at all. I’m glad it wasn’t minus 7 mate, bad enough being at it for work let alone having to camp in it. But it always looks pretty spectacular a good frost in the morning. Thanks for watching BobbyB Appreciate it 👍🏼

Great camp spot that one next to Howitt hut, camped there several times, exactly the same spot , one time with Jason off the beaten path, KZread and Troopy Mat. What’s the story with D , Did you kiss and make up? 😁. looks like you had some beautiful weather.❤ Two years ago we had an early snow season and the gates were still open. Camped in wild weather inside Howitt Hut. The interior of the hut was all covered in snow bloody snow came in through the gaps, One of my best trips ever went solo. Nice video❤

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@lucamancini3147 yeah not many to choose from that are reasonably level. Nah mate, that was his handy work at the hut, I was just having a dig at him incase he was watching. Sounds like an awesome trip mate, I know how much you like your snow trip ya mad man. We’ll have to go on a trip one day soon. Thanks for watching and keep well mate. 👍🏼

Another great vid and showcase of the bush. Can’t wait to get the grandkids out and about for a couple days.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@craigb5341 thanks mate, we definitely need to get the next generation up into the bush a lot more, so that way it will make it harder for the government to shut everything down. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼

Great vid Brother. Was good to see you show someone around and share the experience with another likeminded traveller. That graffiti shits me Awesome views Great camp site. Bush merch drop 👌 Loved it mate. It’s always an adventure Congratulations on the 5000 milestone. This video is another display of why you have 5000 subs and growing. Keep up the good work mate. And Go Pies 😜😜 Cheers Brad & Fi

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@reddustadventures f@&k, where do I start. Cheers Guys, -Bush merch drop is good as it’s free postage. 👍🏼 -Graffiti will always be there, it’s just disappointing when certain so called influencers might be contributing to it. 🤷🏼 -Views 👌 -Pies are pretenders 🤦🏽 -Thanks, 5000 a massive achievement and ‘ORGANIC’ Great chatting to you today, albeit a little long 🤣🤦🏽 Thanks for your support and keeping me grounded in your own way guys. Cheers 🍻

Top little trip. Always good to meet new people on your travels.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@scottroygbiv cheers mate, yeah… I don’t do enough of it. Atleast I didn’t have to walk to the next campsite for a change for a chat. 👍🏼🤣

Love the old horse yards🇦🇺🍺

@aguyandhistroopy

3 күн бұрын

@@daveroberts8347 it’s a cracker hey, always stop in and check them out. Love how the ramp is built into the trees. 👍🏼

Nice one Gav. Those High Country huts are special aren't they? Pity about the ratbags that do unwarranted damage for no reason. Great to have company on your trip too. Keep on keeping on mate! :)

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@happyguy61 thanks Chris, yeah I enjoyed the company, made it a little harder to film but was a good day -night. I’m not overly worried about the nico pen graffiti as it can be removed, but when people use chainsaws to engrave their names or burn things like the guy that done that did it wrong. It’s unrepairable, I hope he deeply regrets what he’s done, and if he watched it he will know that I know ! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment mate.

@happyguy61

2 күн бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy mate you’re a certified cinematographer now - gotta work your arse off for your art hahaha😂 Yeah I can live with graffiti but you’re right about the irrepairable damage these dickheads do it’s a crying shame. Keep up the great content mate. Very happy to support your channel.👍

Great video Gav...smoke follows beauty, "fuck I must be good lookin"...LOL😂 turn it up Crusty, I've seen better face's on clocks...😂....but I do enjoy your content though...thanks for sharing.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@mattpearce4099 it’s a know fact that smoke follows beauty, if I moved everytime it was in my direction I’d be getting cramps at camp. I just normally thought it out so everyone else at camp can have an enjoyable smoke free night. 🤣👍🏼🤣 Glad you’re enjoying it Matt, appreciate you taking the time out to watch ! 🍻

He he last time i was at Dimmicks was trying (struggling) to get 3G coverage to fix a frikken broken server at work...... Was nice spot to call my office for a while!

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@aarone8013 definitely wouldn’t be complaining about having to call that my office, just be a fair distraction that view in front of you all day. 🤦🏽👍🏼

Such a beautiful area Gav , shame cockheads think it’s ok to spray neon paint in Kelly’s hut 😢 Thanks for your awesome content mate .

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@HLsab cheers Luke, you know it’s shit they vandalise the huts but atleast the spray paint and nico pen graffiti can be scrubbed off, but the burnt - scorched mantlepiece is unrepairable, that’s the disappointing part… the bloke that done it should be embarrassed, and I hope he watches the episode. Thanks for watching Luke. 👍🏼

Awesome video cobber, love that area it’s fantastic.

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@spf4x4 thanks mate, it’s nice and easy enough for the average person to get to, the reason I wanted to film it… and to visit McMicheals Hut and vent my disappointment as you would know. 🤣🤣🤦🏽👍🏼 Cheers for watching Cliff 🍻

@spf4x4

2 күн бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy yeah graffiti in the huts is very disappointing and highlights the problem that vandalism in the high country has become. #enjoydontdestroy

Nice Gav, always great content

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@rhettdonnan cheers mate, thanks for taking the time out to watch and comment 👍🏼

Love those fresh mornings camping, beaut views you had. Agree too about chatting, it’s always interesting talking to people🏕🇳🇿

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@tleej26 that’s it TJ, I always go out of my way to talk to people, it’s something I’ve done all my life when camping. I use to like looking at peoples setups. But now it has a little to do with getting the channel name out there, but I definitely like a good chin wag. !! Thanks for watching again mate, appreciate it 👍🏼

Great video, really enjoyed it mate. I'll be putting it in my favourites list. I want to tick off all of the places you went.

@aguyandhistroopy

8 сағат бұрын

@@stewedapple you’ll have to watch the next episode, it only get better, better views and better huts👍🏼 Thanks for taking the time out to watch and drop a comment Mate. 👍🏼

Comment dropped

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@befreedmc3598 👍🏼… its greatly appreciated mate. Cheers for watching 🍻

Always good in the vhc

@aguyandhistroopy

17 сағат бұрын

@@shaddonaghue pretty happy to have it as my backyard mate.👍🏼

Love the scenery and info you provide. Just a shame about the mental pygmies who tear up the country side and brass up the huts... all the gear with no idea!

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@Cootapatamba thanks guys, yeah it’s a shame, but I think some people just believe it’s their right to do what they want, the mantlepiece was done by someone that should know a lot better, I seriously hope he was watches this episode. Cheers for the ongoing support. 👍🏼

Some more wonderful country! Looks like its been a bit wet in parts - one of those puddles looked pretty dodgy. Thanks again.

@aguyandhistroopy

15 сағат бұрын

Cheers Neil, yeah was a little wet up on Kelly Lane which surprised me. What bloke doesn’t like driving through puddles but !! 🤣👍🏼 Thanks for watching mate. 👌

Another top video mate Nice work

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@PittwaterMowing thanks Ray 👍🏼 Noticed it been a while since you dropped a video, retired or the grass isn’t growing much up your way of late?

@PittwaterMowing

22 сағат бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy Started my channel in 2011 I think I’m suffering a little KZread burnout haha 😛

@aguyandhistroopy

15 сағат бұрын

@@PittwaterMowingthey reckon the average YT channel lifespan is 7 years. You have done well. Hope my channel lasts that long. 👍🏼👍🏼

Great work. Pity people feel they have the right to graffiti, it’s so annoying. Might have to go another trip to Victorian high country after cape York Cheers Craig

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@ottouring if I told you done it you wouldn’t believe it, he’s one of us.🤦🏽 Look forward to checking out your content from the Cape mate. Enjoy. 👍🏼

@ottouring

2 күн бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy Really that’s even worse. We all enjoy these beautiful locations and should appreciate them. How would they feel if someone walked into their property and scribbled shit all over it. Look forward to yr next one Cheers and travel safely

Loving the content mate! When was this? Early April? Some ripper views. Need to plan some spring time trips. Think I’m done for winter. Too friggin cold atm. But need to get up Howitt way again. Cheers Crusty!

@aguyandhistroopy

15 сағат бұрын

Yeah Adam, mid April from memory. I’m with you on the too cold part, don’t really have much interest in camping in the snow to tell the truth. Thanks for the support mate, appreciate it 👍🏼

Great stuff Gav, i live in north Vic so always come the other way but its a great drive coming up past picture point king billy and over Howitt high plains with some crackin views. I was going to ask about the bloke burning the mantle but read in the comments above. Hard to believe he'd do that, would of expected better from the bloke to be honest. Keep up the great work mate!

@aguyandhistroopy

19 сағат бұрын

@@damo.77 it’s beautiful country, and I need to get over that way a lot more when the seasonal closures open up again. Yeah, might be bit of a story behind it. But to see it appear halfway through an episode of his when he was camping in the was a shock, but it doesn’t surprise me honestly to tell the truth. Feel free to reach out and I can fill in the lines, but I’m not innocent either. If you watch my video carefully you might prove it together by the wording. 🤷🏼 Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment. Your support is much appreciated. 👍🏼

@damo.77

13 сағат бұрын

​@@aguyandhistroopyim intrigued now about the backstory to this.

@aguyandhistroopy

13 сағат бұрын

@@damo.77 hit me up on insta. PM. Happy to give you my number.

Great video Which month did you do this as I see you guys in shirts and tshirt as it’s July in Melbourne Do you ever worry when you enter the huts of snakes as it’s dark and dingy inside

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@jerryrubinek8905 mid April Jerry, the cold doesn’t really bother me too much as I work up on the Snowy 2.0 Hydro Project, never really to warm over there ! 🤦🏽🤣 Never thought of snakes in the huts, I’ve been told by family members that I need to start wearing gators when I’m hiking, which I might actually do. Better to be safe than sorry. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍🏼

Great vid Gav. What do you reckon the best time of year is for this trip?

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@OutNAboutAustralia hey Luke, depends on whether you want to freeze or be a little warmer. 🤷🏼🤣 You can’t go much further than Howitt Hut due to seasonal closures, so I’d do it in the summer months so you’ll get more areas to explore. If you’re going in winter that diesel heater will get a good working out ! 🤣🤣 My next video will show you what’s further to the west, good tracks, views and better huts. Cheers for the support and thanks for watching. 👍🏼

Another great video mate. What stretcher are you using?

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@clintAdventures hey Clint, thanks mate. I’m using the Oztent RS-1 from memory, it’s a 1000mm wide stretcher, pretty stable for its size.

@clintAdventures

13 сағат бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy is that the 23zero bandit 1100 swag your using? if sop how does it fit with the stretcher? do the pole ends (metal loops) sit on or over the edge of the stretcher?

@aguyandhistroopy

13 сағат бұрын

@@clintAdventures yeah, the stretcher is only 1000mm wide as are most the stretchers. So there is slight overhang on the sides of the stretcher but the overall length is pretty spot on. I have thought about making a short spreader bar for each end and attaching it to the swag. But it works well enough for me. I’m using the Oztent Rs-1. Hope that helps.

Good stuff buddy, r those hoodies for sale??

@aguyandhistroopy

7 сағат бұрын

@@louiskudlak2256 thanks Louis, yeah mate they are can jump on my Bigcartel website and place a order. I’ll just be away for 2 weeks for work so I’ll be able to get it in the post when I’m back. Thanks for watching mate 👍🏼 aguyandhistroopy.bigcartel.com

👍🫡🍻Krusty

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@mickrose6450 Mick 👍🏼🍻👏

How do I go about buying a patch?

@aguyandhistroopy

Күн бұрын

@@AndyTom9999 can jump on my bigcartel store aguyandhistroopy.bigcartel.com/ and purchase through there. Appreciate the support mate, looks like a troopy in for YT profile?

It truly is a shame to see vandalism in these huts like the burns. I don't even get the graffiti to be honest. You'd think the people who actually take the time to venture out and see these places would be above that and that the infatile brained peanuts who do want to vandalise wouldn't bother going all the way out there. 😢

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@mudgutzadventures436 maybe I should of pulled his sticker off the window… shit did I just text that. 🤦🏽🤣 That’s what makes it even worse. Thanks for watching mate. Hope ya well. 👍🏼

@mudgutzadventures436

2 күн бұрын

@@aguyandhistroopy oh oops I wasn't meaning to bag the fella with the sticker 🤣 But the people who burn and carve their names into the woodwork etc is just terrible

@robertlaundy4176

11 сағат бұрын

I put something up about the graffiti, but it appears my post has been removed 😢 Probably not as polite as you, but these SCUM BAGS, just do my head in.

I don't get why people have to graffiti these huts

didn't realize you don't need a seatbelt when driving offroad or is it because your car is that old it didn't come with them fitted 🤭

@aguyandhistroopy

3 күн бұрын

@@user-co4ey6mm3e the troopy is definitely old but it does have seatbelts 🤦🏽 I’m in and out of the troopy that many times setting cameras up I often don’t put it on, but driving on the roads all the time. Thanks for watching and taking the time to point out that I’m not wearing a seatbelt ! 🤦🏽🤣👍🏼

@mort8143

3 күн бұрын

🤣🤣

@wildtroopytravellers

3 күн бұрын

Your a flog mate move on @user-co4ey6mm3e

@clivemcquade8410

3 күн бұрын

All those Clowns who feel the need to write there name on everything stop spoiling it for everyone else. Nobody gives a fuck wether you were there or not

Thanks! Love your videos mate

@aguyandhistroopy

2 күн бұрын

@@Jerzei thanks mate you are way to kind. Appreciate your support 👍🏼