Why I DON'T Use This Camping Gear Anymore

Camping, Backpacking, Military Field Deployments, Car Camping, Overlanding, I’ve experienced many different ways to camp and sleep outdoors and over the years there are things I’ve found I like, some things I don’t and some things I just find not necessary and today, I’m going to share with you the camping items I now longer take with me.

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0:00 Introduction
1:31 Camping Mr. Heater Buddy
4:11 Down vs. Synthetic Sleeping Bags
7:50 Camping Sleeping Pads
10:00 Camping Pillows
11:20 Overland Water Storage
13:51 Camp Kitchen Set
15:26 Camp Lighting
16:30 Camping Utensils
17:39 Camping Chairs

[dirtycommtroop]

When the wife doesnt come I leave most of my crap at home. I went camping last weekend and all i brought was a cooler, stove, chair, and a canvas bedroll. Inside my bedroll is a thermarest air pad, 40 deg sleeping bag, and wool blanket. I slept right on the ground and watched the stars!

[bretthawton]

"high speed, low drag, spork" cracked me up!!!

[red]

For anyone wondering, those utensils are Magware by Full Windsor.

[MrBillTroop]

If you know a freeze is coming, you may want to put your water container with the spout facing down. In your case, you'd want the side with the filter/spout facing down. Since water freezes from the top first, you should still have water flow as long as it doesn't freeze solid. On Scout trips we used to make sure our canteens were positioned this way, then in the morning, turn it right side up and it was easy to unscrew the cap and get a drink.

[montechie]

Great breakdown, I probably find these "what gear am I eliminating" more useful than the new gear vids in general. I love the Mondos and the Megamats for vehicle camping, super warm so far and can dial in the firmness vs plain foam.

[darrenjones]

I’m in the UK. Mountain Equipment was started in a cowshed on the hill I live on. I used to be able to get pretty much anything from the factory shop at bargain prices. I moved from down to synthetic for general use as its far more convenient to wash. I can drop stuff off at the laundry and not worry about it. Down is fantastic but needs proper care so I avoid it when space and weight are not an issue.

[yondaimehokage]

For stainless-steel pans, you can use a couple drops of soap, a handful of pebble/sand, and just enough water to cover the surface and it'll scrub away anything.

[mattmentzer]

Common mistake, but that Buddy Heater does not have a CO sensor. It has a Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS). Since it creates almost zero CO, it's running out of O2 that's the danger.
Love the Pyromania album cover on the wall. :)

[jerryobrien]

In the Boy Scouts, we cleaned the Stainless steel with sand from a near by wash. Then rinse out and dry, and pack away. Very easy. Hardly any water.

[wheel]

Those Thermarest pads are incredible. I normally have trouble sleeping the first few nights. With that pad, I slept like a rock and was able to sleep on my side and adjust without waking up. They are a little more expensive but they are worth it and Made in the USA!

[HLsab]

I think camp set up’s are constantly evolving, especially as you get older and require more comfort. Interesting topic and it was fun to watch.Greetings from Australia. 👍🇦🇺

[OYET-tejn]

As for water, I installed two 10g tanks under my truck where spare used to be. Have a tank heater pad (12v), small pressure tank, and spigot on bumper. Game changer. Just filter water in with my Milwaukee 18v transfer pump and filter set.
Great video!

[kebob]

100% agree with not using plastic water bottles anymore. I will filter water into stainless or reusable poly containers instead of buying and disposing water bottles. Great list, Brad.

[cb]

I used to take my husband camping but I no longer do. He takes up way to much space and he's way too loud. I now take a good audio book which packs nicely and a few small bottles of wine.

[editorreilly]

Be aware if that filter froze on your Jerry can, it might be defective. I'd check with the manufacturer. I know with backpacking filters, if they freeze with water in them, they are ruined.

[jaymcglasson]

That's why you go to the Army Surplus Store to get a mummy bag they are very cost-efficient or you being retired Navy you can still go to the PX and pick one up

[abcsandoval]

everything made sense. I started paring down my gear the other day. So many 'trophies' just hanging on the wall that I will never use again. You have to be honest with yourself. Been through this before; 20 yrs ago in my 40's when I admitted my climbing years were long gone. They served their use. On to another adventure & life. Every so often, we have to take stock of ourselves and be ready to say goodbye to things that hold so many memories we wanted to recreate but were slated only for their time.

[stevecoscia]

My old Buddy Heater has the same nozzle-clogging issue - very annoying on cold mornings. I gave it away and bought a Coleman catalytic heater - much better. Informative video - thanks.

[scottca]

If you take that huge blue foam pad and cut it up, with a bit of duct tape, you can make an insulating sleeve for that big blue water can (it's even the same color). That's what I used to do to my Nalgene bottle for snow camping to stop it freezing overnight.

[davidcooper]

I can’t go camping without my LLbean plaid camp pillow. Love it so much my whole family has one that they use in their house beds. They are especially good when hammock camping. Love the show we have been watching for years