💰Insurance is killing the outdoor industry.🏝️On the plus side, instead of instructing others I’m heading off on my own solo survival adventure to make the most of being in this awesome country.😊 Follow to see it.
DIY Fireplace in a Kmart tent.
https://youtu.be/Sjw5yCZm30wI make a fireplace and put it in a cheap Kmart tent to trial ‘hot tent’ camping in Australia’s Snowy Mountains.This was an experiment to see if it’s worth doing with a more expensive fire resistant tent. I definitely do not recommend using a cheap polyester tent like this because there is a much greater fire risk.I monitored the fire closely at all time and kept the flames low to minimise the risk.
HOVERAir X1. 1080 (HD) up to 2.7K resolution -USB chargeable (awesome for multi-day hikes) -125g with battery(!!!): No controller required -30sec from pocket to takeoff! -this drone stays close (within ~10m and doesn’t go about 6m). These are often the best shots though.🚁 Check the @casa website before you start flying. The biggest takeaway here is that even though it’s tiny and unlikely to hurt anyone you still have to stay 30m away from other people.👜 Free carry case from @jbhifi until 24 July.
🎙️Podcast Ep 13: How to Survive in Croc Country
https://outbackmike.com/podcast/
⛺️ How close can you camp to water and be safe? Is it safe to fish from the bank? I answer these and other questions with experienced northern fisherman and Youtuber Andy, from Andys Fishing Adventures
Plenty of no BS croc warries too.
⚠️ We also discuss:
How to safely fish a river bank
How far south do crocs go?
Freshy vs salty dangers
Salties vs foreign crocs/alligators
Do they always attack if given the chance?
What sound do a crocs make!
How far do salties go up river?
Is it safe to swim with freshies?
Are crocs aggressive or shy?
How to minimise the chance of attack
How to defeat an attack
Croc Laws
Will a croc eat a drone?
Will eating a drone kill a croc?
Number one killer n croc waters
Are croc numbers increasing?
Should we fine people for taking croc risk
Croc camouflage
Croc relocation on Cape York (it doesn’t work)
Does a croc drown if it opens its mouth under water?
https://outbackmike.com/podcast/ How to Survive a Crocodile Attack 🐊🎙️ Check my podcast ep about croc safety with Andy from @andysfishing . One inflatable croc was harmed (emotionally) during filming.🎬 My experience comes from extensive fishing, camping and boating in croc country, and interviewing actual croc attack survivors for my upcoming film about my dugout canoe expedition up the Great Barrier Reef.⚠️ Do I really need a disclaimer saying that it’s dangerous for bystanders to help out? Probably. It’s personal choice but there are many cases where it saves lives. Particularly if the attack happens out of the water. Helpers can obviously get hurt though.
Twice the 💰 to ⛷️ (inflation adjusted)🇦🇺⛰️ @perisher_resort is my fav resort btw. Been coming since I was a kid and I used to work here. Times are changing though. I don’t see my kids being able to afford coming here with their kids if they have them.💵 It cost $634 for two kids and myself for the day (lift pass only). That’s $249 x 2 (because 15 is considered an adult) + $136 (child of 14).@newscomauhq released a story titled ‘Grim scenes at Aldi as snow gear overflows Special Buys shelves’. It basically says that people are struggling to afford skiing (those that shop at Aldi anyway) so they’re not buying Aldi ski clothing.I know it might sound like I’m blaming the rich. That’s not my intention. Everyone is trying to make money and get ahead in life. It’s more a function of the widening gap between rich and poor. Policies that favour this gap make life worse for the majority.
⛺️Do we even need a booking system?I’m not having a go at National Parks. Is not their fault that people book and don’t show up. I’m just pointing out that a system, introduced for Covid distancing, isn’t working well and is no longer needed. My vote is to ditch it.NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service #freecamping #kosciuszkonationalpark
So far so good🔥We’re not covered in plastic burns yet.More to follow.
📕 Read the book before the movie comes out.🛶 Modern-Day Castaway (the book), about my journey up the Great Barrier Reef in a dugout canoe has been out for a year.📽️ If you want to read it before the film comes out (early 2025). ebook, and print copies available.🐠Follow to see when the film comes out.#moderndaycastawaybook #survivingthegreatbarrierreefexpedition https://outbackmike.com/product/modern-day-castaway-book/ Audiobook
🎬 I’m halfway through the rough cut!🎉
📽️ I’m hoping to have the film finished around the end of the year before touring the country with it.
⛵️ It’s about my 50 day journey up the Great Barrier Reef in a dugout canoe that I built in my backyard.
🏝️ It’s the same expedition I wrote about in my book Modern-day Castaway
https://outbackmike.com/product/modern-day-castaway-book/
#survivingthegreatbarrierreefexpedition #moderndaycastawaybook
Latitude from the Sun☀️Winter Solstice📆 Try this at home over the week (until end of June). It’ll still be close.🦘This was in the southern hemisphere. 🌏 For the northern hemisphere: measure the total angle and add 23.5°.#survivalskills #outdoortips #latitude
🥾Best Dual Purpose Survival/Hiking item.🎒Emergency bivvy bags are awesome. They’re cheap ($10-$40), light (100g) and small (fist size).🛟They can save your life and perform reusable hiking functions, if treated carefully (sticks and rocks will easily rip them).#hikingessentials #bivvy #emergencymedicine
🎙️Podcast Episode 12: Luke Richmond - Professional Adventurer https://outbackmike.com/podcast/
👊Luke lives by the motto ‘One Life One Chance’, where he pursues adventure as if he had five years left to live.
🏔️Climbing mountains, rowing oceans, base jumping, the list is endless and in between he writes books and speaks about them to recharge the bank account for the next one.
📚He’s just published his third adventure memoir and they’re all highly worth a read.
Luke Richmond
#adventurepodcast
#onelifeonechance
❄️Ski-Gee, the most underrated snow gadget.🥽I put mine on elastic so my thumb doesn’t get wet and cold. 🦜The noisy birds are rainbow lorikeets. It’s impossible to record anything at my house some days😬😂#skigee #skigoggles #skitouring #snowboardshop
Are free camping apps ruining free camping in Australia? What do ya reckon? #freecamp #freecamping #nocamping
🆘Can you signal for help with a dead phone?🚁 It looks easy but it takes practice (try it🤣). In a survival situation I’d practice regularly so I’m ready if I see a potential rescuer.📲 It makes no difference whether the phone is on with a bright screen or dead. I only mention a dead phone because it shows how useful it can be even if it’s dead.🪞Having practiced with both I’d still pack a dedicated signal mirror due to increased accuracy and brightness (2-3 times more than a phone).The international signal for 🆘 is •••_ _ _ ••• (3 short flashes then 3 long flashes then 3 short flashes)This would be very hard to acheive with a phone. I would just do my best to keep shining the reflection at my rescuers. If I was a real guru then doing flashes in lots of 3 would be all I could achieve.🙏Thanks to my mate Harlan for filming 1km away.#SOS#rescue#signalmirror
🔥How to make a camp stove while travelling. #campstove #campstovecooking #hiking #hikingfood
3 Ways to find South from the Stars✨Follow for the next star nav reel where I show how to navigate on any bearing using stars & hand angles.
📡 Comms out bush.@zoleolifeaus #zoleolifeaus #zoleo #satellitemessenger #nomobilecoveragenoworries #Ambassador
🦘Jerky ingredients: 400g sizzle steaks, soy sauce, sugar, salt & pepper.🌡️60°C or 140°F for 8 hrs (6 for fan-forced oven).🔥400g pictured reduced in weight to 166g when dried.🥾Great as is for a lightweight hiking snack or rehydrate with rice or pasta on a campfire or gas stove.🛒I bought the meat at Woolies (Coles normally sells it too). I’ve never found it in Aldi unfortunately.!!! It’s best not to use galvanised mesh like I did because at high temps it can release harmful chemicals.
