Talkpod N39 Plus POC Radio Hike Camp 2025-07-24 | The Talkpod N39 Plus POC Network Radio... A look at the new addition to the Talkpod POC radio line up.I am not a technical kind of guy so my presentation is from a very amateur radio user perspective on how it operates and its strong and weak points. There will be plenty of videos out there on this product that will delve into the technical workings far better than I. talkpod.us/downloadstalkpod.com
Q&A 4 Questions Hike Camp 2025-07-17 | Q&A 4 QuestionsA quick 4 questions for my subscribers/viewers on so gear carried on hikes.. Including day hikes.Lets just say no wrong answers, there may be but lets just having fun. What can I say, I was bored. Starting to think I should just quit this.. 5min and 13 sec. you will never get back...
Trekking Poles To Pole or Not To Pole Hike Camp 2025-07-11 | Trekking poles.. You love em, hate em, use them or don't. Some like me actually need them and are a necessary item. Like two extra legs for those not particularly stable or just find them handy for lots of things.
Happy Independence Day America Hike Camp 2025-07-04 | Happy Independence Day America.. She may not be perfect but nonethelesswhere I want to be. I have been to other countries and have always been happy to return home. There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. - Dwight D. Eisenhower -
Going Camping!!! Hike Camp 2025-06-27 | Camping is a lesson in humility. Be it in the wild or the Backyard.The goal is the same, to be closer to nature.However, I must say that comfort becomes more than a desirein advanced years. I have discovered that comfort cannot be found on a thin pad, on the ground level floor of a tent with old bones and unforgiving joints.Decisions must be made soon for future camp endeavors.
Contemplation, Cheese, and Pretzels Hike Camp 2025-06-19 | A time lapse, contemplation of the day, cheese, and pretzels
Live Again With Friends Hike Camp 2025-06-17 | Just chat... You know, yak yak yak... 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/4669346068299776
Live With Friends Hike Camp 2025-06-10 | Just chatting with Host Wandering Monk and Friends. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/4669346068299776
Taps Hike Camp 2025-05-26 | Bless Them All Past, Present, and FutureMusic: TAPS by United States Marine Corp Band
Live Hike Camp 2025-05-06 | Live with host Wandering Monk, and frinds🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/4669346068299776
Trail Etiquette Hike Camp 2025-04-24 | Trail Etiquette:Maximize the trail experience for yourself, others and everything else in the wild.
New To Hiking Advice From An Old Codger Hike Camp 2025-03-06 | Just some very basic info for the new hiker... This content is far from detailed get started advice and there are far more detailed videos out there on new hiker advice...Welcome to the wonderful world of hiking, get some experience on short hikes and with budget gear to get your feet wet so to speak before moving on to more expensive gear and attempting longer and my challenging hikes. You may find that hiking is not for you and you will have saved a considerable amount of money and frustration. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. -Vernon Sanders Law -
Its Not Art Hike Camp 2025-02-27 | It's Not ArtI recently saw an article on graffiti in the New River Gorge area so I wanted to express my opinion and rather strong distaste for graffiti or vandalism of any type anywhere and particularly in the wilds... Some claim it as art but by definition in law it is criminal unless with permission of the property owner or the perpetrator owns the property on which it is displayed. "The Idea of wilderness needs no defense, it only needs defenders" - Edward Abbey -
Trail Closed Now What Hike Camp 2025-02-21 | Trail Closed Now WhatRemember when you do stupid stuff on the trail and get yourself in a bind, you put everyone who comes to get your butt out of the bind in danger. It is not just you. And, maybe not you, but someone has to pay for your rescue. Don't do stupid stuff. Even though you may only pay for doing stupid stuff buy your own hand... SAR jurisdictions are taking a hard look at unnecessary risk taking and who pays the SAR costs. Something to think about. In most cases, search and rescue services in the United States are considered a public service and are not billed to individuals, meaning the average person does not pay for a search and rescue bill due to the majority of SAR teams being volunteer-based; however, if a rescue requires significant resources like a helicopter, the cost can range from $5,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the duration of the operation. As if there were safety in stupidity alone. -Henry David Thoreau-
Back Country Coms Is Your Phone Enough Hike Camp 2025-01-30 | Back Country ComsThe cell phone is many things, most of them good, but as the sole communication device in the back country it falls woefully short of being the best or the only device to have for back country emergencies. If you do carry a radio in addition to your phone and SOS device know the repeater frequency (GMRS or HAM) and proximity to you activity before you go. A current listing of repeater locations and frequencies can be found here: repeaterbook.com/index.php/en-usAbsolutely make sure you list the following on your programed message that goes out with your SOS signal (before if and when you have to press the SOS button):-That you carry a two way radio (Radio band type, such as GMRS, Ham, or both). -The frequency or frequencies you will monitor and or transmit on - The Frequency number not a channel number -and Your Name and FCC Call sign (if you have one) “Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively.”– Gerald R. Ford-
A Raven Habit Hike Camp 2025-01-16 | A Raven Habit Have I created a bad habit or just a simple enjoyment for myself and an interesting and intelligent critter. "The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp" -John Berry-As always, if you have questions on my videos, hiking or camping, on a video topic or suggestion, please comment or my email is found by clicking on the highlighted "more" after the Welcome to Hike Camp on my YouTube home page.
Snow a Canal and a Road Hike Camp 2025-01-09 | Snow A Canal and A Road A tad more than a three mile walk on a dry canal service road... Got some fairly decent landscape photos and a much need few hours outdoors... Winter is not the best time of year for me but I do try. "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference". -Robert Frost- As always, if you have questions on my videos, hiking or camping, on a video topic or suggestion, please comment or my email is found by clicking on the highlighted "more" after the Welcome to Hike Camp on my YouTube home page.
A Trap In The Snow Hike Camp 2025-01-02 | Tree wells are holes created after a large amount of snow builds up around an evergreen tree trunk, creating a deep, unconsolidated snow pocket. The well often cannot support the body weight of a skier snowshoe whomay come too close to it and fall in, and like quicksand, traps its victim. As always, if you have questions on my videos, hiking or camping, on a video topic or suggestion, please comment or my email is found by clicking on the highlighted "more" after the Welcome to Hike Camp on my YouTube home page.
New View Hunting 30L Backpack Hike Camp 2024-12-19 | As always, if you have questions on my videos, hiking or camping, on a video topic or suggestion, please comment or my email is found by clicking on the highlighted "more" after the Welcome to Hike Camp on my YouTube home page. Small & Lightweight: Measures 11 x 7.81 x 17.8 inches, weighs only 1.6 pounds. Quiet & Camo: Features natural tree and leaf camouflage pattern with low-noise fabric. Multi-Pocket Design: 30L capacity with 11 pockets, including main compartment, side pockets, and suspension D rings. Durable Material: Made of 600D nylon, waterproof zippers, and coatings for temporary protection in sudden rain. PE board back, breathable grooves, padded shoulder straps, and adjustable chest strap for stability.Amazon link for 30L Pack: (I am not an Amazon affiliate) amazon.com/NEW-VIEW-Lightweight-Resistant-Camping-New/dp/B0CXP2CYY8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=11X85B9H2DL7S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BwJ5cPaDMoi6PLwPyYQuLgG7TzKTCeAFTZ4oI8UdzIuDjuufVgA0o3TGsUF0SEMVkKDoW95Kr7CTNg0UMelkOhTqBvYX9j9sCGnCIcHptLz2ao6nfHqPXCaZ1IY1Ys8QXjj5WFFDbE1BSu6_V5CADVdKHHLpjhb7Gt_5HdQSItu0THqreCw-qT9c69gJ9erbjlMM8bg-KM5I-emQLAUgP3Y7E5pM4H5K_VPjUjjOFg7UoHn-ire5X2b4pVneRcjfBSEl7UWuzNBi6Y4k7CKH-l2IKgG4nYWKt1oVpv3rjP4.h6cx_8p4jWZM63cdKLogv_YZovjedHn1YG73rzb4b5A&dib_tag=se&keywords=new%2Bview%2Bhunting%2B30L%2Bpack&qid=1734035757&sprefix=new%2Bview%2Bhunting%2B30l%2Bpack%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-3&th=1
An Afternoon A Canyon A Creek and Me Hike Camp 2024-12-12 | An afternoon visit to my favorite canyon and it's namesake creek with a low winter flow. a short video and some photos of this beautiful and relaxing place... As always, if you have questions on my videos, hiking or camping, have a video topic suggestion, please comment and or my email is found by clicking on the highlighted "more" after the Welcome to Hike Camp on my YouTube home page.
What Is Bugging You Hike Camp 2024-12-05 | Just a thought on the infestation of the east and south east of the large Joro spider. Further information on the Joro spider at this link... backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/joro-spider-great-smoky-mountainsAs always, if you have questions on my videos, hiking or camping, have a video topic suggestion, please comment and or my email is found by clicking on the highlighted "more" after the Welcome to Hike Camp on my YouTube home page.
One Mile For The Heart Hike Camp 2024-11-29 | A local one mile walk at a place I have been to so many times. A sweet walk on some improved path and some dirt. I took my mono pod for photos but never used it. I really need to geta Packable tripod. Should have left it in the car, only took one photo and itwas freehand. Every thing else was with my little flyingassistant. The Hover Air X1 drone. Much easier to use than a full feature drone for this close in video work. (and do so without needing a controller, AWESOME)
Just a Thought Why Liters Hike Camp 2024-11-21 | Backpacks are measured in volume in liters rather than weight because volume gives a better indication of how much stuff can physically fit inside the bag, regardless of the weight of the items. Weight can vary widely depending on what you pack, the materials and construction of the pack and what the backpacker is willing to carry in weight. Liters provide a universal standard for measuring volume, making it easier for consumers to compare capacities across different brands and styles of backpacks.So basically a 60 liter pack will hold approx. 60 liter bottles of just air giving a easy way to visualize capacity without specific dimensions. But if you want to go by weight 60 liters of water is 60 Kilograms or a bit over 132 pounds... Not something I or my packs could carry.
The Raven Breakfast Club Hike Camp 2024-11-14 | A quick look at some Ravens feeding in my backyard. I find Ravens very interesting and have quite the appetite. Trail Cam used: New View Hunting 1080 P - 2.5K - & 4K1080p used in this video. Lighting was back lit and not good quality.This camera does real well in good light and IR night light.Amazon Link: amazon.com/NEW-VIEW-Trail-Camera-Waterproof/dp/B0D41QLMDY/ref=sr_1_15?crid=3I0WIJ8TN92Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jUK9h7IV1cIWA6VUrIwjTo4x5pHoWdJOK-bjs-L1Ywtu1816l5kKhbaIE9KdxJhpGli9LKsNXmlgydWDeO5CoqbK8rgFuQP-R7evhSM6cSWEAXLpfzruL_I96cFrocpprMXujIIEwBSd2_z2n4YSTmq7XcG3cvLljuO9KlTzgE9-_gldpTF8AdxS51U9t3DQlHbYgbXl4bFzV36W7YOhfKUTXacrX3d9PEFJIiiRExzZIKsPwQTmdkqe3GN2m8VMrV-uVpiqJK_rRYeUk9tGeqbkUIj-1RpcaFpXeeW7QWQ.hA6uVf4LYxOaapaIZ_pUgow0cgwvOXTbr9j0_AxtRgg&dib_tag=se&keywords=new%2Bview%2Bhunting&qid=1732038910&sprefix=New%2BView%2Bhunting%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-15&th=1
Just a Thought The Best Hiking Type Hike Camp 2024-11-07 | Just sitting on my bench messing with a small drone and thinking about hiking and well, this came to mind. Just a thought on the best type of hike and my thoughts on them...There are easy hikes, hard hikes and awesome hikes. The only bad hike is the one you have not done yet.So many trails, so little time!
Just a Thought Strapping a Backpack Hike Camp 2024-10-31 | There are numerous was to hang a backpack but if you have not seen this method it is a way to use a piece of gear you already have instead of re-inventing the wheel...
Thoughts for Stream or River Camping Hike Camp 2024-10-24 | Some thoughts form experience about camping near a wonderful stream, creek or river. I do love this type of camping but, as in everything outdoors, certain cautions are best taken.
Care Water Filter Hike Camp 2024-09-25 | Quite a pricy filter system that I got on an Amazon sale. (full price is quite high)Interesting filter because in is electric but heavy (1.3 lb ) for a hiker but maybe a good camping fit.At least interesting enough to pick up at a discounted price to share with my viewers and subscribersIt works well but there are things I don't care for in this system. Mainly the hoses do kink easily and not, in my humble opinion, good quality for the full price of this system. Stats:100 to 200 liters on single charge2600 MaH battery 4000 liter filter life depending on how dirty the water source is.Filter can be used with or without power source. Care Water Filter on Amazon:amazon.com/dp/B0BB9YXLV9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
In Case You Were Wondering Hike Camp 2024-09-02 | It has been a busy few weeks and my apology for no videos or for that matter not having the time for watching my subscribers videos... Will be back at it again in another week or two.
Taking Heart Hike Camp 2024-08-11 | "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." William Wallace If I die too soon, I feel that I have lived more than many.
Wild Fire Hike Camp 2024-08-01 | The lincK for Inciweb: inciweb.wildfire.govCurrently, 95 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies nationwide. Current fires nationwide have burned 2,180,105 acres. So far in 2024, 28,154 wildfires have burned 4,449,282 acres. People have caused more than 25,000 wildfires that have burned nearly 3 million acres.
Channel Changes Or Perhaps It Is Me Hike Camp 2024-07-31 | You know, come to think of it, my channel has already changed over the last few years for medical reasons so it is actually the same. Perhaps just less of it... It is not so much my channel that has changed but rather it is me.
No Trails No Crowds Hike Camp 2024-07-03 | Not the best video I have done but It's the week of the 4th of July and solitude will not be easy to find in the mountains or parks. To find some solitude, I came here, to sand creek, more of a wash really, and a place I call the mud cliffs. No trails, no crowds, No one comes here. Just me and the prairie dogs. Happy independence day my friends.
Waist fanny Pack Combo Hike Camp 2024-06-25 | A short look at the New View Hunting Waist / Fanny Pack - Binocular case Combo... I am not a fan of large waist/fanny systems but with the shoulder suspension system on this one, I like it and it is large enough to carry all the essentials. Visit the New View Hunting store on Amazon... Visit New View Hunting on Amazon: amazon.com/s?k=new+view+hunting&crid=1SYCO0LX6EOK4&sprefix=new+view%2Caps%2C127&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_8Hike Camp is not a paid affiliate or sponsored by New View Hunting. Only the product was supplied for review. This video is for informational purposes only.
More Practice Still in need of work Hike Camp 2024-06-19 | Still practicing manual photo exposure.... I still need a good deal of work.Hope you enjoy it anyway.
New View Hunting T5 Trail Camera Hike Camp 2024-06-12 | The New View Hunting T5 Trail camera. Small, easy to set up, easy to use, Very usable photos and video, day or night. Visit New View Hunting on Amazon: amazon.com/s?k=new+view+hunting&crid=1SYCO0LX6EOK4&sprefix=new+view%2Caps%2C127&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_8Hike Camp is not a paid affiliate or sponsored by New View Hunting. Only the product was supplied for review. This video is for informational purposes only.
Wandering The Desert While It Is Still Green Hike Camp 2024-06-05 | I just wanted to take a short 3.5 mile hike in the Badlands / High desert to see and take some photos of the spring while it is green and with some flowers before it is hot and everything turns brown.. But also with the spring green comes the spring rains so the clouds rolled in. Nature being nature.
New View Hunting Snake Gaiters Hike Camp 2024-05-30 | The New View Hunting Snake Gaiters for hunting, fishing or outdoor activities in snake country. When you are off the beaten trail or bushwhacking in poisonous snake country and what protection from the unseen or heard. Visit New View Hunting on Amazon: amazon.com/s?k=new+view+hunting&crid=1SYCO0LX6EOK4&sprefix=new+view%2Caps%2C127&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_8Hike Camp is not a paid affiliate or sponsored by Backyard Expressions. Only the product was supplied for review. This video is for informational purposes only.
Photography Trying My Hand At Manual Exposure Hike Camp 2024-05-28 | I wanted to just get out for a walk and try my hand at some manual exposure photography (not full manual) by manually adjusting ISO for each shot.Tell me what you think... Just trying to ween off of full auto setting, just not happy with it.
