1: always wanted a machete, finally got one a few years ago, most ridiculous thing I own 😂 2: love my stick stove for the ambience mostly, but agreed it takes some stick gathering work to keep it going! 3 and 4: was considering a straw and vest and hearing your review I’d say I’ll probably pass, makes a nice gimmicky thing but meh, thanks for that info! 5: that cloth camp chair could come in handy if I was trying to impress a partner with a bushcrafty kind of s e x swing! Hahaha but I won’t rush out and buy one! 6: love those pads, a zillion uses! The only thing that would have made the video better is if you were sipping on a space kitty!! 😊
Got the barebones machete and it's ok if you have to bushwack through stickers (prickers) or thick brambles like my roundabout stealth camp. Not a good tool for most stealth camps though. No need for water filtration on overnight camps, however it's worth it's weight in gold when backpacking multi nights and carrying a lot of water is not an option, just need to know your hiking near water sources (not sure about the life straw but the Sawyer Mini is a must) Awesome video, thanks for sharing.
The one I disagree with is the "stick" wood stove. They are useful for small fires, especially for just cooking rather than an a heat the campsite fire. What some people do is place the stick stove on a flat rock or something nonflammable for a very low impact camp. If you are only camping where you will have a larger fire or a fuel stove of some sort, then this will seem to be useless. Another alternative is the Dakota fire pit but that involves digging in the ground to make. A stick stove can involve more wood processing but it will also not involve using very much wood in total and that could ultimately save time. You can use larger sticks in that stick out the top and/or sides and let them burn down before you cook.
Love my heated vest for fibromyalgia nerve pain but my noname one uses any power bank 10000mah battery bank will give me about 4 hrs of heat on highest setting and 7 hrs on lowest
For me the two ridiculous pieces of gear I own is an inflatable pillow (biggest waste of money ever and not worth the couple ounces in my pack on backpacking trips IMO). I found out I sleep better with a jacket/hoodie stuffed into a sack for a pillow, even in the colder months I can't wear a hoodie/jacket when I sleep but still need it around camp. and the folding aluminum table I bought for car camping (I do a lot of dispersed camping in places without picnic tables, but I quickly learned I don't need a table when I'm camping - I can prepare, cook and eat on the ground or on a stump/rock) 99% of the time. Nice list Kevin, when I first started backpack camping I was undecided on the Lifestraw or a Sawyer Squeeze, I ended up going with the Sawyer. Screws onto my water bottle and also comes with a bag I can fill up to filter out of. I can't imagine not having it now, I even carry it on day hikes which honestly I've needed more than while I'm camping.
agreed with the inflatable pillow. You have to let the air out so it doesnt shoot out from under your head. I have one that is suppose to attach to a sleep mat with elastic strap, still slips out, useless. Might be ebaying that soon. ;-)
Awesome video Kevin 👍You had me laughing so hard at that camp chair because I have the same one and mine has been sitting in a box upstairs somewhere for over a year 🤣 Thanks for sharing brother
The little pad is awesome. So many uses. I’ve carried mine for 5 years. It serves as something to kneel on if I’m cutting wood, setting up a shelter, fan fires and if it’s colder I’ll put it in my camp chair to keep my butt warmer.
Funnily enough the sit pad is the item that has been sat in the cupboard for years and whenever I have put it in my pack I have never used it. As for a chair, don't see the point of extra gear if I have a hammock with me ill sit on that. But yeah, in agreement Machete, total overkill. And you covered the rest. I do agree with the twig stove to a point, needs loads of attention and feeding and by the time you have done that you may as well just brought an alternative stove if fires aren't allowed or just build a fire. I will say the one best bit of trusty gear I do have is a Jetboil. Never let me down, quick and easy to use.
I’ve said it the few other time’s I’ve commented, and I’ll say it again. Not to flex but just to give leverage. I’ve been following you since nearly the beginning of the channel and amongst the multiple gear reviewers I already follow, I always thought your channel was refreshing, light hearted and more entertaining as a whole and I appreciated the non copy paste style of it for not being a review channel. This being said, having followed for so long… I CONSTANTLY wonder what items I keep seing of yours, why you chose them, if you enjoy them, etc. I really enjoyed this video, I wouldn’t hate to see more of them (maybe because I am a gear junky myself) but I would understand if you decide not to pursue this route. Cheers from Qc Canada!
Yeah. LifeStraw almost 2 years old and still in packet. Like you said what am I going do? Drink water out of a puddle instead of crack a lovely beer? I use the tablets in suss water. Hate to say it, but I still haven’t used my hammock! Gotta get my act together. Just get so used to a tent. I’ve only used my MrHeater buddy once, for car camping, but I like looking at it fondly in the garage.
Hey Kev, I don't know how I missed this one... oh yeah, YT. Which brings up my #1 "most useless item" is YT itself. Not a knock against you... but too many danged channels from people who aint got a clue as to what the hell they are doing. I feel sorry fer the ones who watch these channels and are sucked in by the BS. You need this, you need that. And it's all pricey crap. And you have to have it. And it doesn't work. Not in the real world situation. Enough rant. I will say I do love this channel. I love yer presentation and education. Doing a small plot has it's own challenges which are obviously diff than doing a deep dive into the sticks. Wish you the best my friend. And you are always welcomed in my neck of the woods
i bought a machete in costa rica and never thought i would use it or know where to wear it on my body but ive found it fits on my back under the backpack. while i didnt walk too long and it was a colder time it wasnt too bad. i have a thick leather sheath and leather strap so that may help. i also just use it for random yard work to cut down random brush or branches
Gotta be honest- my (intentionally small-ish) machete was integral in helping me get un-lost in Costa Rica decades ago. I don't carry it on "normal" backpacking trips or generally walking down the street (obviously), but it can be an integral tool in the right circumstances. There's a reason why just about every campesino in Latin America carries one. I've been intrigued by the stick-stoves and would love to try one, but again- in most cases I can see why it's a) simply not necessary or b) replaceable by something more effective.
The only piece of gear I disagree with on your list is the uberleben stove. It is an excellent tool when you are under fire bans or in an area where you want to cook on fire but not leave any trace of you being there. It’s a great little tool but for the most part, you are correct. It just isn’t needed.
Almost thought I was going to see the Seahawk 2 on here... I'm with you on the stick stove. I've only used mine when I couldn't have a real fire, in a fireplace or a ring, whatever. It's good for getting around "regulations." Also, always thought the LifeStraw was more for "survival" than "camping." Loved the video.
Okay. A machete is good, sometimes. But yours is a terrible piece...Take it to the scrap yard or something. The water filter...ok, suck until all powers run out...Choose Grayl instead, water bottle with filter. Small stick fire stove, not too bad, collect sticks etc and you can heat some water in the mug, if the fire hasn't already gone out before that. A seat pad is an absolute must. Electric heating coat...Can you get electric shocks from it, in case it gets wet? Anyway you are probably on the right track my friend. Continue on this line! 😁👍
I liked this video, nice to see something different from you Kevin. I know everyone gets them but can I add trekology pillows? I Just cannot sleep on them!
I am considering one of those small but really bright rechargeable flash lights. I've seen demos of them here on RU-vid. Any input? Look forward to another camping episode soon. Cheers!
I have a couple of those items be machete I bought at a pawn shop for $10 because I like the squared-off end I have a LifeStraw and a twig stove. I've never used any of them in real life I used to go camping he still camping to 2/3 times a month on the average and then I had some things in my life where I don't go anymore. I mean the girl I used to go camping with got a new guy and I can't can't by myself because of medical problems. Maybe I'll be able to go again soon.
🤣 OMG, I'm so triggered now thanks Kev. 😂 So I have some of those things and I'll have you know I love all my camping stuff I haven't used yet. Especially my two machetes 😂 but I'm a knife guy so 🤷🏾♂️👏🏾😜👊🏾🫡😎
Hello Kevin, how's it going? 🤪 Ya ya I'm a wee bit late 🤪 😜 and feeling a wee bit wacky 😜 🤪 hehe. Awesome video as always. I have to say I agree with you one hundred percent. That cloth chair at first I was like what in the world kind of chair is that lol but then you showed a picture of it together and yah that's not for me either. Seems like a lot of work for a stealth camp or any camp for that matter bahahaha. But yup, I found a bunch of those sitting foam pads was like six of them in a pack and somehow I ended up with two packages lol 😆 oh well I'll always have replacements 😆 🤣 😂 I agree with you they are awesome. It was pretty cool to see the items you have and find no use for. I wouldn't mind seeing more video's like this, like your top ten favorites camping items, or maybe top 5 things you can't live without while camping. You know different stuff like that for on the weeks that you want to post but don't get the chance to go camping. Thank you for sharing KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU
I'd love to win some of your old crappy stuff. I'm poor af, man. I actually love my machete, mostly for gardening and yardwork though. I have one handmade in thailand, made out of a leaf spring from a truck. All that said, I just bought a set of those pads, they'll be great for gardening too.
I have yet to use my life straw but I like keeping it in my pack just in case like you said probably won't ever use it but for 20$ and having the comfort of knowing I can get clean water seems worth it IMO
@@smallplots yea I need to start focusing on slimming down. I use a 65L pack because all my gear is big and bulky but the lightweight like actual backpacking gear is super expensive
Bought a machete 3 years ago ... total crap ! Almost non sharpen-able . Stick stove has worked ok for us . Life straw is great to use at work , freaks co workers out ! ( what's wrong with the water here !! )don't own a camp chair .a piece of waxed card board from box at fruit store works good also ( free)
Life straws are great for removing tranny fluid from your previously favorite type beverages. (Sorry buddy, couldn’t help myself and wanted to leave a comment)
Dude loved the videa!!! Me n the wife krackd up...Remind us of r 17yr old adhd son...😂.Not tryna make fun, it was jst the shiznik bruh...i havent gottn a tiny micro stove yet, ims tryna build one. I have a great shettey dohh. I like ya har kut, like minez.Likd n watchd all a wat tru mon! we definately need campchares jst a kause .Enjoyd brothr!
Now you have shown all the things you find useless, I think you need to torture yourself for our enjoyment. I'd like to suggest you use all the useless items and do a camping video using them. Now that's a must watch. Keep uk the great videos.
Good video. Those items might not be very useful for a few nights camping but you should hang on to them in case you ever have to bug out into the woods they can save your life. Keep on camping so I don't have to. I stay in Old hotels or cabins in the woods in rattle snake country or in my truck away from the creepy crawling things.
Kevin, I have to share an embarrassing story with you. I was cleaning my bathroom when I realized that I had mixed up Pine-Sol with gin, which meant I drank 14 Pine-Sol martinis. It also explains why my diarrhea cleaned the toilet.
