The rainy camp videos are my favorites, keep em coming! Stay safe.

Luke is not a bushcrafter. He's a hiker/camper who does a good job reviewing products saving us time, pain, dissapointment and money.

Luke’s been busy guys. He’s got a lot on his plate and UKposts isn’t his only job. He doesn’t just ONLY do TheOutdoorGearReview. This channel reviews gear and it does so honestly. That’s what he promised you. Idk why people are getting upset.

Hey, I have identical twin brothers too! I love them both very, very much! They are special in that one of them was born with the cord wrapped around his neck and was a blue baby--this caused oxygen deprivation to his brain. It caused brain damage. So all his life he has been known as the "slow one" he is mentally challenged. His brother is not challenged that way, but both of them developmentally challenged and both of them learning disabled. They loved camping so much, that they had matching sleeping bags, cooking camp gear and the works. When they were in highschool, they took a bike trip to the beach and camped out! They had a blast! They had their own one person tents too. I think my Dad made sure they had Coleman stuff, and everything rated for cold weather, just in case and waterproof too. WE had been going to the beach for decades and camping. So my Dad took them many times by car the route they would travel. He taught them to read a map too, use a compass and most important "how to ask for directions if lost"--they had radios to speak to each other, with one of them having their ham radio license, this believe it or not is the brother who is mentally challenged!!! Dad gave them a test by allowing them a day trip to ride all the way from Gresham Oregon to Silverton Oregon to our grandparents house and then he followed about 5 miles behind them, on his ham radio keeping in contact at check points. They could do it. The beach is the other direction and just a few more miles so my parents felt that they could go on their camping trip. They were 18 years old and wanted to stretch their wings. This was way back in the mid 80's. I think if this was now, in 2024 too much bad stuff has happened to people out here on the roads--my parents would say NO. Back then it was a better, safer society, with more State police on the roads. My brothers actually met two officers while on the road! It was a great experience for them, as the officers were impressed with their safety gear, and had all their ID. The officers contacted our parents back home to just check on them. Everything was cool. It all worked out for them. AS officers at the local police station where they were headed at their end destination a small town with camping facilities looked out for them, and when they checked in, mom and dad got a call. So it was set up for their safety and for them to have fun. They talked about this trip for years. Sorry for the long story, but now one of them is in a nursing home with an amputated leg--and can no longer be on his own. My other brother, the one who is mentally challenged, still lives on his own today, but in my same apartment complex, just one floor down from me and my sister. The twins are now 59 years old. Me, I am 61 and disabled, writing this from my hospital bed, at home. I took in our younger sister when she became homeless after falling down a flight of stairs at her job. She had to have bilateral knee replacements! ONE of those had to be replaced! She has had her shoulder replaced too. Poor thing. She is 55. She is the baby sister. Anyway, I love your camping videos, they are awesome! I wish I was not disabled, because I would love to try camping in an RV or something like that--as tent camping is out for me. Too strenous for me. Tried it at 50 and had a mild heart attack! Yikes! Love how you review the gear. I have plenty of church friends that go camping twice a year. So all the information I learn from your videos I can pass onto them! Thanks so much! WE have church campouts twice a year--then there are other campouts for the youth too. Unfortunately I have to sit these out. I never get enough videos or pictures, and now I can enjoy yours as well! Super, and yes they go summer, winter, fall and spring camping!!!

Next time you use that set up, use an aluminum or plastic carabiner to clip from the tent to the ridgeline. Then you won’t have to thread the ridgeline through the loop in the top of the tent. It will be a lot quicker, setting up and taking down.

I love being in a big thunderstorm. Something about the raw energy makes you feel alive. When is a teenager I spent a summer working as a groundskeeper and work it got out and my ride hadn’t showed up and this storm was coming in me sitting next to a garage with nowhere to cover, I actually ran onto the porch of the house next-door. And watch this massive thunderstorm roll up. They’re very few places around where I live where you get a very large chunk of the sky because of all the trees. But boy this one time watching that storm come up on me, after that, I had so much more respect for the weather. Thank you Luke for taking us so long today. It’s very relaxing to listen to the storm when you’re in your own home. Kathy.

You are 100% correct, in my opinion, for choosing to leave instead of "manning it up" for the video. My oldest son, my brother and I went on a POORLY planned, under funded and near starving camp that hailed on us over the first night, so when we had enough light to do so safely, we packed up and left. The next day the news had reports of 17 campers stranded in THAT canyon due to flooding and poor drainage taking out the road. If we had "manned up", it would have been bad. Wonderful share, sir! Happy holidays and hug the fam!

When your brother comes over and borrows camping gear, it is like loaning stuff to yourself ! 😉😀😎

Having been a camper for 50 years and more i have gone from canvas and rubber ridge tents through every modern latest thing , and ridge tents and tepees are still the best .

thank you Luke …..thankyou…I can almost smell the wet moss, dirt, leaves,tree bark and the rain…please keep up your adventures….i appreciate your testing the bagged foods too.❤

I love it when you find some equipment that works well and is less expensive. Thanks for all your research.

14,500 views in 5 hours!!! Pretty amazing.

I like the tent you’re in today!

Luke! Keep up the fine on hand reviews and experiences. You are helping a generation to explore and experience the outdoors. Thank you!

Thanks Luke for the time out - i needed a rest from the ads on tv lol - now a days its ads with bits and pieces of programs thrown in to break up the ads - and most of the ads are JUNK - PEACE & HONOR SIR 🖖

Speaking of having a tough bout with Covid, I went into the er on Dec 10, 2020 with dual pneumonia. Went on a vent and into a coma for 6 weeks. Had fever temps during that time of over 108! Yes over 108. My family was told I most likely wouldn’t survive and that after 17 days on the vent if I survived I’d be a vegetable. Thank God that didn’t happen but I did suffer severe nerve damage causing me to loose 90% feeling in my legs and feet. I spent the next 10 months in 3 different hospitals fighting multiple issues like staph infection, sepsis, mastoiditis, and spinal meningitis that led to a brain infection. I lost all of my muscle tone and I’m still in pt now 3 years later and hope to walk again someday. I’m only 55 and I’m still dealing with the emotional trauma of such a huge change in my day to day living. I’m now fighting bladder cancer. Just finished my 3rd round of chemo and I’m hopeful I’ll be cleared soon. 🙏🏼 I realize this is a long comment but for those that think Covid was nothing for everyone… I felt like sharing. BTW I was pretty healthy prior to this, traveling for work often and woke up one day and couldn’t feel my lower body. I used to love the outdoors and 4 season camping and I enjoy watching your channel. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

Hi Luke glad to hear you're OK after covid. Unfortunately lm one of those people who isn't ok after covid despite a mild infection. lm usually a very active outdoor person not since my infection. I can't thank you enough for your videos. I love them. You are really having an immense impact on my health in a positive way. Wishing you, Susie and your loved ones a beautiful Christmas and festive season. Keep safe and enjoy. See you in your next video 😀

Glad you got out of there when you did Luke. Widow makers are no joke. Thanks for the post!

I worked with IRA at Lowe's in Wilkes. Tell him I said hi, this is Morris that Worked as Lowe's Security. I'm the one that had covid Three years ago and was in ICU . It has took 3 years to recover and still have some serious pain. But I started back hiking some . Love you channel. Again till IRA I said hey. God bless.

The sounds of the woods make me so sleepy…

Loving all you windy rainy videos as always and appreciate you doing them , along with showing us the latest gear find that helpful. really enjoyed this adventure .

At the first sign of trouble you hop over to your cozy truck ! I think the excitement is battling against the elements and not having to run to a backup vehicle. Surely this is how you gain experience ! Anyone can sit in a tent and review camping stuff.

Hey Luke, I'm a subscriber and i love your camping videos, especially the overnights in inclement weather. I'm a disabled 57 year old and i kinda camp vicariously through you and your wife. I live on some land that i occasionally camp out on, when I'm able, and I've learned so much from watching you guys. I plan on ordering some of those meals, trying to stay away from the ramen noodles. Keep the videos coming.

The Cobra is back...Thanks for all great info..Be cool & be safe..Bon Champ '24

I enjoy these videos. There's a lot time and effort savings in those meals leaving more time to enjoy being out there.

The Soto stove is such a beauty! It's neither the smallest not the quickest, but I like it a lot.

When I had covid earlier this fall I could taste and smell just fine (though weirdly I can smell when I'm sick idk why but I can) my biggest thing was the lack of energy and just feeling cold from running a fever, plus had to drink a lot of water as I was almost always thirsty. I'm glad you got through it and I keep those dealing with it in my thoughts and prayers since not everyone gets off so easily as you said yourself. I miss camping so watching your videos helps me feel connected to my camping spirit until I get the time to go camping again some day.

Dang with that backpack on a plane could spot you from inside a cloud at 15,000 feet. Holy glow in the dark backpacks Batman! 😉

I grew up in Georgia and know all about trees just about exploding under the right conditions.

Wow you and your brother should do a camping trip together that would be so cool

I have the exact same Lantern and really enjoy it; Moto camping is what I do most and after a long day of riding there are times when I am just too tired to mess with a campfire. The lantern is quick and easy way to relax while getting the food going. Not the same as a campfire, just close enough. 😃

Never quit never surrender!

I often run one of those UCO candle lanterns in my tent when doing cold weather camping. It doesn't exactly heat the tent, but it does give off just enough heat to help with condensation. You need to be mighty careful with any kind of fire inside your tent, obviously. But the tent is such a small, confined space that even a tiny bit of heat can make a difference. It also makes for a very chill atmosphere, that warm candlelight inside the tent when the conditions outside suck is really nice, much nicer than the sterile glow of an LED.

love how the coat matches the tent 🤣

Thanks Luke, I appreciate you taking us along. Stay safe God bless and have a great Christmas with family.

Luke, I live in the Sandhills and our weather forecast are fairly spot on. I guess because of the terrain out in Western NC with the mountains and all that it can be all over the map. Now that the weather has gotten a bit colder I think I may set up out in the woods in my backyard for an overnight just to do it once again. This old age falling apart crap is really irritating as it interferes with past hobbies.

The single biggest factor in fighting off infection has a lot to do with a strong immune system and you've mentioned you have really intense dreams.. so you're getting awesome sleep, healthy environment, smiling 😃

I think you were on the edge of the enormous system that tore up the east coast into New England earlier this week…Hurricane force winds, heavy rains, severe flooding, power outages…glad you left when you did.

Love the storm camping videos!!! Keep em coming please Luke!!!😍😍😍😍😍

I love camping in the wind. Makes me sleep like a baby. But yeah, one eye open for whats gonna fall on ya.

Good video Luke. Hope you enjoy the winter solstice tonight.

Hi Luke. I was happy that you mentioned your brother. I would enjoy seeing the two of you together again.

This is all comfort camping. My favorite camping is with the scouts on their wilderness campout. If my pack is over 10 lbs., I've got too much gear. My favorite shelter is a 10 x 12 tarp. Lean to, floor. A storm rolled through at night...Tornado warnings, rain, thunder, lightning. I was cozy. Actually, I sleep horribly. But that storm put me right to sleep...Until the scoutmaster woke everyone up to head to the vehicles. I was amazed at how dry the tarp kept me. How well it stood up to those conditions. I just with the scoutmaster would've left me alone!

We love watching you and your wife camping together

Luke I love watching you and occasionally your wife go on fun adventures! Sorry that people have to make lousy comments when they can choose to just not watch! Keep doing what you are doing there are plenty of people out there who enjoy watching you!

Merry Christmas all from Oregon.

I really enjoyed this video! I just wanted to say thank you too for answering my question about through hiking..I really appreciated it!

I'm glad you made it off the mountain. Them storms ain't nothing to fool with, especially around trees. Wind and trees don't mix when camping. I liked the tent. Looked cozy. Thank you for sharing Luke. I always enjoy watching your videos.🥰👍

Man I love the color of the tent and Luke's jacket.

A grreat day out in the inclement weather in an easy setup tent. Seasons Greetings to you Luke n Susie n family. Bushyboy Oz.

I am a twin also, lost my brother 7/1/08. I would love to see you and your brother camp together.

Luke I would really love to see you have a overnight with your brother

I really enjoy these quick adventures. And always happy to learn about new gear. I feel inspired that it can be so easy to just have an overnight camping adventure in the woods. Thank you for all your videos! 🎉

I also dig the storm videos... be safe out there!

loved the tent melting like the wicked witch of the west when the camp is taken down

I love my Tetra large...it's not TOO different from a tarp tent, very easy to set up with a few stakes and a center pole or ridge line, yet has good features like an inner and condensation control. Also, for someone who hates that kettle, that's the second adventure you've taken it on😁

I like these new stoves and pots. All the camping shows I’ve been watching they all have these newer pots.

Oh my Luke it really looks cold there,,, I am shivering just watching,, I love watching winter camping, but the cold is hard on my bones,, I have never had covid,, praise God,, my friend has had it 4 x's now.. she is still not in good health.. my daughter has had it 2x's.. that wind is terrible you made a good choice to pack up and get out.. thank you for sharing..👍

MERRY CHRISTMAS Luke and Sue

Holy, that square kettle amazes me.

Thanks for the food update! Must try the Beyond 😊 Thanks Susie!

I have been a mountaineer for a long time and it is always like the first day... the emotion of not knowing where you will sleep and what the night will be like is always an extraordinary experience. I know that everyone understands me. We are pure nature.

Love your videos!!! I look forward to Every Thursday!!!!!!

Love your channel Luke. Great stuff❤

Don't blame you on getting out of there! When the trees start to break off, it's time to LEAVE!!

Luke I don’t see snow. I’m loosing it. I hear thunder. It doesn’t matter I love your camping trips anyway. Just awesome

I always recommend before camping with new equipment to check how it works very well to avoid surprises on the site.

They should call this tent.. The Batman tent. So cool design. My best wishes my friend. Merry Christmas from Greece 🌲

Thank you Luke, happy holidays. Lou on the barge lol

Oh Luke! You have set yourself up! Now we need to have a video of the brothers camping together! A current video, not one from the past (nice try!).

Glad you got a better phone❤Merry Holidays be careful Luke god bless❤

That bent tree in the beginning could be a ancient Indian trail marker

I have to say I enjoy watching your trips out into the woods and trying out different gear and your reviews. I live in the UK and over here we don't have any wildlife that can eat you. I know many years ago that I went to see an uncle up in Vancouver and he happened to mention after I had been on a very long day cycling in the back woods that they had bears in their back yard eating the trash. I don't seem to see in any of your videos you carrying a rifle or is that just taken for granted and not mentioned and you just focus on the gear you have to hand at that time, best wishes Owen.

Luke, wow, are you sure that's coffee and not tar? 😮great video. Enjoy watching you. Stay safe, and God bless. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Strength, Rain, Coffee and Honor, friends.

I would like to see a Double trouble, part 2😃😉

A smart man knows his limits with what he has on him. Great call.

Merry Christmas, y'all from Texas ❤️

Hunting season for sure, for the last 2 videos, on both channels, outdoors you're in bright orange! Hopefully they won't think og there's a Big Foot doing do outdoor gear review, trophy if you're asking me (loading 308.)

Merry Christmas, Luke and family. 🤝🤝🇺🇸

Lots and lots of vinyl bag openings, I mean lots. Kind of therapeutic...wow you have a lot of stuff!

Nice video as usual Luke. I hope you and family have a wonderful Christmas and healthy and happy new year.

Great video, The woods are a great place to recharge. I spend a lot of time there myself.

That lantern was giving me anxiety! The tent walls were blowing in really close to it 😳 I used to like windy days, until last year I was out for a day hike in a local city park, I was on a rough dirt trail, completely covered by tree canopy, and out of nowhere a freakin derecho storm kicks up, and I can hear trees crashing down all around me, branches flying, I had one fly by my head and scratched my cheek, people screaming...now I really don't like wind. Good call on going home Luke!

Keep ‘‘em coming Luke awesome vid

Great tent great video

Hi Luke and Susie. It was a windy and rainy one today. Love both of your videos. I enjoy watching both of you when you do your outings. My Son died from COVID in August 2022. Left a wife and 4 kids. Stay strong and Safe. Take care and God Bless you both.

Loved this. I like to see the gear in real life use.

yikes Luke stay safe lucky God bless you and Suzie and ur family

Huge fan - I’ve shared your channel with a buncha friends and me and my wife watch your vids all the time cheers mah man cheers!

Thanks for reviewing a meal that can be had locally. Turmat is next to impossible to get.

Bro, I noticed the new metamodern kick! well done! almost inconspicuous.

A rainy day day camp. Nice idea. Good video.

I had Garmin Fenix 3 for several years until I recently upgraded to the Epix 2. It’s an amazing watch! The battery lasts just as long as the Fenix at the end of its life. The AOD screen is great. Don’t need to pay monthly for services that doesn’t work in the middle of nowhere. Garmin is king in GPS watches.

Hey Luke. Just want to tell you first of all I like your videos compared to your non talking vids. The non talking videos I can get on a sound effects videos, but when you comment it is really cool. I think why because I am a passionate would be meteorologist and hearing and seeing you comment on the weather is so freaking cool. I also wanted to tell you that watching you set up a tent is Art. No lie. You know your stuff and when it comes time with myself doing it, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Cheers Luke.👍Poor Ira! Blessings of mighty healing for him! You got it ira! I have to be honest with you, Seeing the tree down and hearing it go down was sad. Yes. I love trees and that was really sad. You are exceptional in your camping Luke and I'm learning alot. So grateful. Thank you. Have the best Christmas ever with your family. You deserve it🎄❄️⚡️🌩⛈️🌙🤗🙏🏼

Time to get off look out mountain and go deeper into the wilderness. It’s like going into your backyard. Let’s go

Thank you Luke. For another great gear review. Couldn’t help notice you are still using your love to hate it. Tea kettle. Lol.

Merry Christmas to you and wife too Happy new year

Been hiking and camping most of my life and still do. Lived in South Carolina for years and storms with straight line winds would knock down acres of pine trees where I would go camping and now I live in North Texas in tornado alley which scares me to death. The wind has always scared me because of what it can do. I hate it !!!. Heard about a hiker up in Washington State that went missing a couple of years ago and they found him in his hammock under a fallen dead tree. The wind is not something to take for granted. Be careful out there.

Love watching all the videos!