I spent 13 years in the military with multiple combat deployments. You make it look easy, fun and relaxing! I have an older 2000 8x8 Argo Response that I would love to go on a deep "lost in the woods" camping trip with. Good job and keep up the videos. Thanks!

Great lake! Rough trail...the Argo is quite something. Fun to see Esme swimming and eating tuna from the can...

Looks like a nice peaceful time 👍🏻

I enjoy all your videos

Thanks for the new video. Your skeeters are the size of humming birds LOL You sure can pack lots of stuff in those little bags you carry. Love the sound of rain on the tarp. Hope to see you and your pup again soon.

Michael a very enjoyable video as expected. thanks

It is a good thing Esmy is there to supervise you . Ha Ha. . I really like the way you personalize her with the quotes. It is like she is everyone dog when people see your videos. She deserves a Top Dog Grammy Award.

Fantastic Argo

Great video as always. You two are so cute, best friends

Great Video Mike!

Hi Michael, good to be back again. A real paradise my Friend, exactly the very type of thing I do Via my VW Bus as a Base camp then using Ultralight backpacking gear to forge in and set up remote camp. Love this location you found, so fun to have watched! Love love love your Dog Bro! I was with you there in Spirit man, great music selections. The Drone footage puts it in such perspective adding an Icing to the cake! I use the Supper-fly & believe if you get caught out in stormy weather you'll wish you had one too. "Let U know if it gets worse, .. KA-BOOM!" ... HA! .. It was a great Video Pal.

Another great video. You should definitely be able to catch fish in the lake of if loons make it home. Some spinners or spoons would be deadly on a untouched lake. I prefer fly fishing myself, but use what works. Some small flashy red, white or yellow streamers/leach patterns might be great there. Glad you guys had a great time.

Lost Lake looks like good Moose habitat!

Great demo. Boy lots going on for this adventure. Its really neat having Esme along because I have to consider dog options too for my ...monster a 7 yr old GS rescue.

I would say your issue with the coffee wasn’t too much water, but the water didn’t hang out with the coffee for long enough. Just ran through. For the X-brew, I’d recommend a finer grind, and it should work great! Another awesome video, as always.

That’s Argo territory, good video

Our experience was that we got used to the instability, and the necessity to winch out of the best fishing spots. Things got even better when we rigged an electric trolling motor and shut down the argo engine for a much quieter day. I'm looking forward to seeing your biggest trout from an otherwise inaccessible location.

nice one

Well, you definitely put the Argo dozer to work very impressive !! Keep enjoying the outdoors!!

Well I absolutely enjoy your videos. I am particularly fond of Esmy's bubbles. Keep doing what you do. Some of us really enjoy it. Thank you.

Amazing video as always! I was also doing "camping" at the same time just.... little different scenario. I got a good chance to try my cheap hammock and under-quilt and I was surprise it still hold and not damage! Cheers!

I admire the dedication you put into these very satisfying videos. The amount of retracing your steps and editing must take the patience of a saint. Keep it up and keep on entertaining us all. Best of luck.

Given the argo appears a bit tippy in the water you may want to consider a 2 man inflatable kayak. Very durable and stable, weighs about 35 pounds. This is what I take when my Esquif cargo canoe with a 2.5 Mercury is a bit much!

packit gourmet, yum

Thanks for another adventure! A thunderstorm and rain, true camping. I always enjoy the videos, makes me want to go. Cheers!

I am in BC I want to come with you, looks like so much fun.

I’m so glad I found your channel. I really enjoyed this video so peaceful there. Beautiful...

Another enjoyable video, liked Esme's contribution and comments, good humour. Take care out there, all the best and thanks for sharing your trip.

Man,machine,camping,dog,and a fire,you can't ask for much more. Another great video Mike thanks.

Michael, First thing is the Argo stability. Really think you need floatation that you can attach to the sides, so you can use the Argo as boat with the rack on it. Attach catwalk like fenders, fiberglass and foam strong enough to walk on.Everything I have seen on ultra light back packing is 20lbs or less. I think you are there, you are carrying gear for Esme and beer that most do not and they have 20lbs just to care for themselves. Good job there. Still a big fan of the rib pack added to your set up for all the survival gear for quick access. Also, add a Helikon Swagman poucho liner and you have a coat and sleeping bag insert in one.Good set up if you ever had to walk out vice ride the Argo. Good get home gear.

Thanks Michael, even when things don't work right, it looks like you and Esme still have a good time.

Michael, good to see you two out for another enjoyable trip.

I enjoy all your videos just makes me want to go camping more and more

The ARGO shines when going thru swampy areas. I like how you used the Rhino grips for the tripod...I'm borrowing that Idea.

Great video Michael (and Esme). Always great when a thunderstorm passes overnight especially when outside with no roof, so to speak. Happy May 2-4 as we say out here on the rock. 👍⛺ 🔥🍖

Another great video Michael, glad you are enjoying the black rifle coffee it really is great coffee. The lighting would put me on edge sleeping in a hammock. Can not wait for a video from your lost lake.

A thought... I'm assuming your bar set-up on the Argo is not suited for roll protection? If that is the case, one option is to cut all four main posts, then slug them with an insert which has an OD the same diameter as the ID of the posts. Bolt/weld those to the bottom stubs (below the cut). Then slide the top back on over the slugs (which would stick up) and drill holes in each post/slug to receive a hitch pin to make for a quick release to remove as needed in the field. Chamfer the edges of the slugs' outer edge and the inner edge of the upper posts to make it easier to marry them back together again. Great trip. If the double shoulder straps of the modular pack set-up you have become a bit cumbersome to layer on, a guy could shorten the straps for the 10L pack and add some clips. This could enable you to have them come over your shoulders and clip onto the D-rings of your harness, just below your clavicles. I have a Toaks 750ml also, and just added a 1600ml as well. Looking forward to trying that out this month. I also have "plasma" lighters, which charge via micro USB (no petroleum fuel to worry about) as another means of fire kit. No better sleeping than in a hammock. I'll be trying out my new ENO double nest this month. I think my new top quilt is the same as the one you have, my bottom quilt is a One Tigris, worked well last spring.

Haha - Someone already thumbed my video down without seeing it! - Its got to be a family member - lol 😄

Thank you for the wonderful time! :- )

Ciao Michael ! A very nice camp . All the best and take care .

Another cool video Michael and some new gear too...Always a joy to watch your videos :-) A Very Happy Birthday for the 24th Michael...Hope you have a great day mate :-)

Been playing catch up on your videos ! Couple of questions ....why 2 watches a Apple Watch and analog one ? What is up with the pile of rocks at your camp site, someone would have to pile them there like that, and why don’t you use them to make a rock ring around the fire ? I enjoyed that after you open the rice , you put the tear off part on the fire lol make me giggle , maybe one of the thumbs down was Greta hahah. Cheers from Saskatoon.

I really appreciate you sharing your adventures with Esme! I love how you're always trying out different gear, and trying different food options. Since you mentioned expense, I've found that with the Mountain House meals, I can get the pouches for $5.56US when I buy them by the case (6 pouches per case). It's their B2B business bulk buy discount. I have my own LLC, but they never asked for my tax ID...and what you're doing is like a small business as well... Just saying, you might give that a shot. Just email them (website), that's what I did. Anyways, thanks again for a pleasurable video and cheers from Missouri! Dave

put a canoe or small aluminum obat up on that rack and cruise the lake in style. just saying I am a canoe guy,

Hi Michael , kisses Esme beautiful as always. Enjoy your summer, and please keep the vids coming....the hammock looks like it would not be good for a person with back problems. Is it comfortable, can you put a pad in the bottom for more stability. I am not a camper but am going to be soon. I like the Teton that you used so......thanks again

Well navigated Esme I see you got Michael there

I suspect it might not be for you but if it were me with my Argo I would have some sort of a flat platform that would attach to the Argo and be a base for a tent way up off of the ground. I know they make them as I have seen them attached to Jeeps and small ATV trailers!! Up off the ground, flat base, 2 man tent high and dry. The Argo is just sitting there waiting to be used!! Anyways that hammock would just kill my back!!!!I would bring a lawn chair along as well! Gotta be comfortable!!!Just saying!!!!!!!Anyway excellent video by the way!!!!

Know this is an older video. Just curious who makes that little fire lighting pack that sounds like it has hook Velcro On it??? Kinda looks like a Savotta label but it’s so hard to tell. I need a couple of those...been trying to source more hook Velcro items for my pack. @theemporiumoutdoors Cheers from Fort McMurray

Dang, you need a small landscaper's kit along on this trip! Hahaha!

You might try putting the wheel spacers back on to give the Argo some extra stability in the water... It seems to help on my Avenger. Last time I dropped into a pond like the one you were in I had to winch myself back out by wrapping my cable around 3-4 swamp spruce about 1-2” thick... I also had my rubber tracks on and ended up paddling back to shore with my shovel... I never go out without a shovel in the Argo now ;)

Wow, a couple of hundred kilometers to go!! Only kidding; great vid as always :)

Was that Esme or Nessie swimming in the lake? Michael, when I get to go to my favorite spot I have a 3 gallon cache bucket hidden in the trees. I keep the things I use the most but not my expensive stuff though. A small hachet, fork, spoon, fuel (butane mix with propane) rain suit and dry fire starter. My friend has the 8×8 Argo and that's more suitable for fishing if he could fish in the first place lol. I see you like a good IPA as do I but always thought that you were a Stout drinker. I'm hooked on Angry Scotchman IPA not too hoppy. Maybe cause I'm Scottish, but who knows what will open up the taste buds. Glad you enjoyed your time out with Esme and I will be going out next weekend after the long weekend rush with Hope.

Helikon ??

Too bad the argo was so tippy, I have been waiting for that fishing video! Looked like a blast.

how many miles on a full tank mpg thanks

Please consider doing umm? like GPS Emergency Survival device reviews? maybe you can just do all that on your mobile phones today? I really don't know /shrug...

What was that intro?

SOooooo, was there any fish in the lost/hidden lake? Another great video. Have a great 24 weekend from NOVA SCOTIA.

Hello again from northern Ontario! Great video. Did I miss no filter in coffee drip holder?

This channel needs to put "ESME THE DOG" in the title for the views :)

i think i have seen all of your videos, and i don't recall you ever speaking about running into any type of wild animals....so have you ever ran into mountain lion, bear, wolverine, bigfoot any type of critters?

The tarp looks tiny. Is it 1.5m by 2.7m? And you survived the thunderstorm with it? That's impressive. Maybe I should replace my 3x3m tarp with something smaller then :) Thanks for awesome video.

You almost need a big bush bumper on that thing... at least you know you’re likely in pristine territory with all that bushwhacking. Next time, if possible perhaps reduce the music during your travel time... just the sound of the motor is music enough.

You're missing a folding kitchen sink for that pack ;-{)

No worries I won't do that but I will tell you if you watch Survivor Russia he will tell you how to get through the Deep trenches okay I'll kick back and relax and watch it from Here and Now cute puppy dog by the way

Nope, got a like from me.🤣🤣 Been watching you and Esmi for a while and just subscribed🙁🙁🙁 Love watching videos like this, keep them coming.

Love your videos,but the sound is very low

No video?