Think you could fit a small awning to make life a little more comfortable Doug.

Unsolicited thoughts: Not sure how old you are, I’m 64. I was an avid backpacker for years, but in my late 50’s, serious health issues my wife was having put the brakes on my backcountry trips. When I got a chance to get away for a day and a half after a couple years of caregiving, I threw my backpack in the truck along with a camp chair, some bacon eggs and steaks, and drinks in a cooler and headed to the NC mountains. Knowing I didn’t have time to backpack anywhere remote, I went to a Park Service campground in the tent area, but I was bummed on the trip up because it wasn’t “real” camping! My experience with their firewood was the polar opposite of yours, and was so old and dry that it burned up in minutes! On the return trip, I came to realize that I’d enjoyed myself, and came to grips with the fact that I no longer had to have thousands of feet of elevation change, trying to find water, and eat freeze dried meals! While I miss those younger years, and remember them fondly, the reality is that we can’t do this stuff forever, and that there’s no shame in, as George Washington Sears (Nessmuk) said, “Going to the woods to smooth it, not rough it!”!

YAY! Doug's back. Good to see you again Doug.

Good to see you outside again doing videos. Keep em coming.

You and Steve Wallis, each in your own way, are Canadian National Icons. I always enjoy your work.

Happy to see you back filming some camping stuff Doug. Thanks!

Really glad to see you back on the tube.

What a great chill Doug. thanks for taking us with you mate. All the best.

Glad you're back. Nice carving. Give the camper a chance...

Great stuff Doug. Glad you're back to doing what you enjoy!

I’m throwing in the towel. You are just too good. You are a true artist!

It happens to the best of us. Wasn't that long ago a hammock & a tarp was enough for me. Father time gets us all.

I have mobility issues that greatly limit my ability to do things. So thanks for taking me hopping across the stones in the lake and riding a bike through the woods. Had a wonderful time!!

Well done Doug! I'll mention this video in this week's episode of Wood Carving Weekly.

That's the advantage of having a wood shop. I usually bring a box of kiln dried hardwood off-cuts. no bark, so it's all ok.

Sometimes, not very often, there needs to be the option to like something more than once.

Hi Doug, good to see you feeling straighter in your head again. Keep it up buddy.

Hey Doug, glad to see you on here again.

Great to see you Doug. Love the carved dude, the natural contrast from white to the inner looks really cool.

Things don’t bring happiness. Feeling of accomplishment brings happiness. At least for me. Nice carving and wonderful lakes!

Thanks Doug! Refreshing to see you out!

Great to see you again Doug!

Love, Lake Huron and all it has to offer. Great video.

GREAT video Doug. I've been watching for a few years now. Still a newb at carving but I'm progressing. This could be one of, if my most favorite video. I think you've tapped into a new genre. Can't wait for the next one!

Yahoo!! Camper Doug is back!!👍👍👍

Thanks for taking us along, Doug! I like your little camper. And I liked your carving, wow, look at that "hair". Life changes over the years and outdoor life is different than it used to be - no better, no worse. Just different. At least that's how it is for me. You have to get used to the different and see its positive sides. Take care!

So good to see you! Love your adventures and carving! Thanks Doug!

Good to see you Doug! You're going to have to get you an owning!

Nice to see you back Doug! Agree with the other comments, a little awning and you’ll be golden. Ontario is so huge and you could take that trailer anywhere. Enjoy!

Hey Doug, thanks for sharing your camping trip! I really enjoyed the flick. It's also nice to see how well Canada maintains their parks. Greetings from Oregon!

Doug, maybe a cook fly would be in order? I really enjoy your adventures and the carving on found wood. Thanks for taking me along.

A little awning would be a life saver for you on this lil camper! I love your setup

You are simply the BEST!

I always appreciate you and your brother in these videos. No pretense, just being in the moment. Thanks.

great to see you out and about again! really enjoyed the video

Good video Doug. Great little trailer. We love MacGregor Point. Camped there in May for a week and paddled the Saugeen River. Takes more planning or people since you'd need to get a shuttle back to your vehicle. Worth thinking about. Your carved man was terrific. You're very talented. We've watched you for years and we're happy to see you back.

Sweet camper! Was considering doing something similar to pull behind my Gladiator. Easy overlanding trips... love it.

Doug looks like a great little camper. Also was nice to see you back and carving. I’ve found in the past the first trip is always weird as you’re trying out different things and it’s all new. Cannot wait to see your next video.

Very nice Cargo Trailer Conversion. I have a 6x12 V-nose with heat, AC, and a 21/2 gallon hot water heater. Love it!! You’ll have a lot of fun with your new setup!!!

Great seeing your posts again.

Hey Doug.I I have said I have been a tent camper all my life.My other half does not like tent camping so we bought a camper.Something is missing.I enjoy it,but I did more camp things when it was the tent.But I'm adjusting to the camper and can still set up and do things around camp.Still like cooking over open fire gathering wood.I do fine the older I get do like the shelter in bad weather.Also to extend your outdoor room.A large tarp over your little camper or even your jeep with supports out gives more room to be out under it if it rains..So many options.Like the camper with the jeep.You'll get your feelers right on what's missing.Its a adventure everytime no matter what 😉 Take Care Pam.Still carving your Littles 1x1x 1or 4 Fun

Rain and all I'm a little jelouse. Looked like a great time

And that little camper is very nice

Awesome to see you outdoors again. I think one of the things that disconnects me from nature when camping is having to buy and use the firewood they provide at the campground instead of gathering and cutting my own. It definitely doesn't help when the firewood is wet or poor quality. Looking forward to more videos.

Great video! Love the rambling. I feel the Same

Doug, I find myself enjoying the outdoors the most when I vary the experience. Sometimes I'll take my trailer and amenities, other times I'll "rough it" with a tarp (or tent) and sleeping bag. I completely get how you feel something's missing when you spend time outdoors in a differing manner. I really like your trailer. Good to see you on YT again!😀

That's a good little carving for Cedar. Sometimes civilization is a good thing if you're on the outskirts and it's peaceful as it seems to be there. Trailer really looks handy. Love the water in the Great lakes, endless kayaking possibilities. Blue skies. 😄

Really enjoyed every aspect of your trip. The bike ride, combing the beach, the carving,(great job!), even watching you cook. I guess I'm living vicariously through your adventures.

It's was great to spend time with you again Mr Linker 💚🇬🇧🌱 you'll find what feels right & makes you happy soon I'm sure. X

Great looking camper, a roof vent would be a huge addition - really helps regulate the heat inside and lets you even cook inside if needed on rainy days.

thanks for sharing your videos and adventures! I love a lot. Hope you find what is missing!!!

Great video. That camper is going to give you the off grid living you like, without having to maintain another house. You really did seem relaxed and rested on this video even if your brain was saying something was off. Your brain is expecting long portages, carrying minimal gear so you can bring your camera gear, and exhaustion from the physical work and the mental stress of setting up shots for videos. Now you can sit by a fire, carve and watch the night sky. That's a holiday. The back country trips are to challenge yourself.

Doug get yourself a rollout patio canopy and you won’t have that problem again. Love the set up though.

Shitty weather but it was absolutely great to see a video of yours pop up in my feed. You have definitely been missed by me this past year hope you get out a lot more love watching your canoe and fishing videos.

Doug! Such a nice surprise seeing your video pop up on my screen. I pondered your self assessment. Kinda like listening to an old friend, or acquaintance, hashing out his thoughts on what's what. Relaxing is an art. Approach it like a piece of wood, knife in hand. Thanks for the video! Bless you now.

Simple, interesting, great content. Take care

So so pleased to be able to watch a new dougie vid ide love to sit by a fire and learn to carve from your knowledge of the art

Doug I want to thank you for your video I do always enjoy the getting out there videos . I think you and me might be cut for the same cloth I can absolutely relate to how your feeling about getting out but it not be being rough enough to feel comfortable. hard to explain but I know what you are referring to. You have an amazing talent in seeing a carving in the wood.. if you are still on the grid go further north young man . thank you again you are appreciated

Fun to see you enjoying life Doug. I did get a chuckle though. After all these years watching your videos and knowing you likely have countless tarps, it begs the question why you didn't adapt the trailer to be able to attach a small tarp over cooking area....grins

It's great doing the more active and busy bushcrafty, primitive camping thing Doug, but every once in a while a more relaxing, "more civilized" and slower paced outing is what we need for our all around well being. It was good to see you doing just that. Always love your carving projects and hearing your thoughts. Thanks for taking us along. God bless you and your family! 🐀

Glad your back

Love the camping videos more than anything. I hope to see more

Doug that was nice quiet time sometimes we need that, beautiful craving.

Great video. I would recommend an awning for the side, you could cook in the rain! They make several styles.

great outside work Doug

I really enjoy these. Thanks for letting us in on some of your adventures, Doug!

You just never disappoint with your carvings. We toured McGreggar a few years back and actually got to see the bear roaming. We prefer Inverhuron better though. Absolutely adore the trailer. We made a camper out of a 7x12 that holds are kayaks inside while travelling. We love it and get a lot of use with it. You find as you get older you need those extra comforts for your body. Love your videos.❤️

Looks like bringing your own firewood is essential, hopefully that will be me in Ireland next year. Birdy

Oh Doug, that trailer is perfect. Maybe an awning would be nice since water falls from the sky up there. I'd like to make one for myself. And yeah, your cedar man is gorgeous. Agreed about the color as well as his features.

That is one cool little camper!

Nice little rig Doug. The Jeep and trailer combo will be perfect when you get away from a regular campground and do a little boondocking. Sleeping warm and dry in a storm sounds like good planning but feels like a five star hotel.

what a great relaxing video. As for cooking in the rain: you can buy those awnings that roll up against the roof, so it's not in the way while driving, and then when you are in the spot, you can pull out the awning whenever you need it (and it comes with the legs folded inside too)

Nice looking camper set up .. Nice job on carving.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

Maybe the wood spirit from your inaugural trip could be decor in your camper for a reminder of how this phase of your adventures started. The cedar being a symbol, difficult to carve but still something beautiful with sharp tools and patience.

You need to have a small awning to protect you while cooking (and eating). Could be a simple detachable one of some kind. An excellent carving Doug. Even if traveling long distances if you eat simple then it is amazing how far you can go with the minimal of supplies. I recently completed a full loop of Oz 13,000km in just under 23 days, including visits to friends and family and doing volunteer work on a large cattle station for 5 days. The old KISS principle works well for me.

I think you're right. When you take that trailer out to the edge and the snow blowing, it'll feel more like a jumping off point. Those family campgrounds are too tame for me no matter what setup i use. Even the bears are civilized and use the trashcans!

Hi Doug, another great video. I will be arriving in Toronto from Ireland on July 18th to visit my brother for a few weeks. I hope it's not raining. After reading a few of the comments, an awning would be a great idea.

Always good to see Mr. Doug. Love your hookup,jeep camper canoe and bike, let's not forget whittling. Nice video. 🌲⛺ 🚲 🛶

Great to see you out and about again!!!

Great to see you up and at it again. Fantastic little Trailer. looks like you might need a small Awning for the cook area. Cheers

Could make a compartment on the back door, something with a 45 degree lid to house some firewood. Maybe adorn the outside with some carvings. Maybe install some velcro tabs on curtains and put a piece on roof so you can just roll up curtains and attach

I thoroughly enjoyed that trip into nature that I can no longer do myself - so thank you for letting me tag along it was fun 😃👍🏻

thanks for sharing.....i have a 17ft trailer, best little investment.....I totally Enjoy your carvings....you got madd skills!!!

Thanks for filming Doug. 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

Chin up Doug, it's all good and you'll figure out a routine sooner or later. I enjoy seeing the environment and places there, so much more wilderness than we have in UK. I liked the video, thanks for sharing.

It’s a Linker Sleeper 👍🏻 Very nice Doug, many good little adventures ahead

I get what you are feeling. Glad to see you.

Loved this video and would love to see more like it Doug. I agree with 205 below that an awning would improve life immensely I believe. Thanks Doug for this one!

Adventures!! Yes!!

The fan had me think it was windy when I saw the fire blowing sideways. I've been known to use a leaf blower for that around the house.

Love it Doug ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the missing piece of your trip . Nothing like taking off into the bush creating your own adventure . Hope you get out again soon !

Thank you Mr Doug

Thanks for sharing solo camping trip and carving. I think great getaway!

Cheers Doug from Northern VT.

Very enjoyable video Doug, Especially love your little trailer/camper. Going to have to make my own and get out here and there for a day or two, just myself and the dog.

Great video Doug! Bery nice DIY camper setup. I want to do that someday too. This was a nice fun variety in one video. Would be great with your family also. I pray your doing well. Just keep being you and enjoy life.🙂

Great video Doug. We enjoyed watching. Thanks

Great to see you Doug!! Love the camper set up! Your solo adventures inspires me to do the same. Great video and love hearing your thoughts!!

👍great video Doug ,Beautiful enviroment and a nice set up maby a outside raincover for cooking ,i loved the woodspirit greatings from the netherlands

thats a great little trailer