Rod, I appreciate your vids. I am disabled and can no longer do the things you do. But I can still experience the advantages through your videos. Thanks mate.
John, I’m right there with you my friend. I feel like an old dog who just can’t hunt! Watching Rodney’s adventures helps me remember what it was like to be young and healthy. Have a good one!
Even if you can't get out there, we'll still watch and support your videos man. I don't ever support big RU-vidrs unless they earned my respect, you've done that mah boy! And some!
Long time follower Rod, keep up the great work, we all know your channel is going to blow up soon, it is inevitable. As a foodie and gourmet camper (fairly lightweight on a motorbike usually- kind of comparable to a boating set-up) I am fairly biased but I have a couple of suggestions for your cooking set up. The reason I suggest this is that ‘catch and cook’ is such a big important part of your channel and any any cooking content seems to be so important on RU-vid, and I would think your future success. The nesting compact camping/hiking pans you have are great for the size and weight and having a few different bowls or cooking/boiling pots and prep containers (I take a set myself)- however they really do kind of suck when it comes to anything frying or slower cooking related. They are too thin, not really all that ‘non-stick’ get hotspots and burn so easily. I know space and weight is at a premium but I would really consider adding in just a semi decent quality deep-dish 27cm (give or take) proper non-stick fry pan with a lid. Even an ultra light and ultra cheap Kmart Teflon pan will work infinitely better for frying fish (etc) better than those ultra light hiking pans. You oil will go further, you can properly sear uncrumbed/battered fish without it sticking, you can cook all sorts of things much easier and with less constant attention. With a lid, a cooker that can go low enough, and a pan with proper non-stick and a thick enough base to distribute and hold heat, you could spice up your seafood meals with all sorts of one-pot-wonders like risottos and curry/laksa etc etc. Even with a cheap pan if you only use it on your trips and stop using metal spoons and knives in your pans it will probably last you years. The second tip is about the cooker- we are all usually pretty set in our cooker ways and I know the gas has its multiple positives. Myself I prefer a multi fuel liquid stove. I use an absolutely awesome compact vintage brass thing called a “Svea 123” (google it)- it may seem arcane but they are absolutely bullet proof and work from a raging steak-searing jet roar, to a usually more important slow cooking trickle of flame. They run best on ‘white fuel’ and are very economical- I’d argue for fuel weight and space, being liquid in a light weight plastic bottle, they are easily on par compared to gas in a metal canister, plus you don;t have the problem of having to take two gas containers when your older one is approaching empty- also in a pinch they run very well on petrol which you (and I on my bike) are usually carrying. There are plenty of more modern alternative liquid multi-fuel stoves available than mine, many are a fair bit bigger and fiddlier, but I am sure there are good options- just make sure they will go down low! Furthermore, a really simple minimal thin wire mesh tray/frame/‘grill’ with or without legs (can use rocks or logs for the base) so you can set up a cook-top to sit your pans on top and cooker independent below, can make for a much more secure and relaxing camp kitchen than small pots balanced precariously on top of tall unstable gas or liquid fuel cookers. I could probably go on about cooking stuff, but the main message is that because ‘catch and cook’ is so important, because you seem to love and are capable of good cooking, I’d really consider carefully upgrading your camp kitchen to make it easier and more enjoyable to cook in (and probably film) and with a little planning to your dry/canned/fresh goods you bring allow you to increase the variety of meals you can make- good for you, good for your channel. Take it or leave it bro, love your work I hope the algorithm gods throw you a viral video or two soon.
I just retired at the age of 40 and I’m here to tell you thank you for your videos everything that you have on this floor I will buy and I will make my own RU-vid videos and become a success thank you thank you so much for your experience
You're pretty much the reason I finally pulled the trigger and started purchasing a lot more fishing and camping gear. I live in California and I really hope to start doing my own camping vids near the coast and forests (as soon as these wildfires calm down). Thanks for everything!
Surprising how much work making the videos really is. Without sounding like a man crush, you’re such an unpretentious person. I really enjoyed the gear lay out. Honestly, I thought you carried far less, not realizing how much camera you have to have. A quick story, when I was around five years old, I stepped on a roofing nail that went to the bone. In every video, I get a cold chill when you’re not wearing shoes! Looking at the Australian army “Hoochie”. Would love to see a video where you start from scratch with a new hoochie and show sewing in the bug screen and other alterations you might make. It looks like (maybe) you’ve attached some webbing for a ridge line??? Great video!
Thanks for putting in so much detail and effort into this walkthrough mate. Good to see the cheap and cheerful stuff can still get the job done! Keep the videos rolling!
Thanks for this Rod. There is always something else that will come in handy which a novice like me would not think about. Big thumbs up for all your vids. 👍
START LINKING YOUR PURCHASES FROM AMAZON IN YOUR DESCRIPTION! sorry for caps, but I'm pretty sure if you link products you get a portion of the proceeds if we click on your link. as always love your vids! Feel like it was just yesterday you were at only 12k subs, finally your at the numbers you rightfully deserve!! Keep up the amazing work bub!
Rod that was such an informative vid. You are super resourceful and very practical. I respect your honest opinion and appreciate the fact that ultra expensive isn’t always the best. Love the way you stick with what works for you. Great vid 👌 👌 👌
This has inspired me to refine the gear that I take out camping. It's all too often that packing, setting up and unpacking takes up a lot of precious time when I could be getting out and enjoying myself a lot sooner. I definitely need to get myself one of those solar power packs as i am often running out of power for my electronics. Awesome video mate! Keen for the next one 👌
Very informing. I never knew you took so much gear, but you thought it out well . I'm pretty much an old timer and electronics , other than my cell phone, I never took on a camping trip. I love your videos you make them so exciting. I hope I get to see your live one tomorrow. God Bless you and your family.
Hey man I love your vids, and your the reason why I discovered stealth. And I just ordered a fisha 500 and was wondering if you had any experience with fisha and tips for a first time stealth user.
I’m planning on moving out to my homeland in one of the small islands located in the South Pacific west of Australia. Doing what you do is something I want to get into once I settle out there. Idk if I’ll be putting out content on RU-vid but we’ll see 🤷🏽♂️ THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for putting this video out!
Great review man! I am planning to start doing some coastal camping soon and was curious to ask some of the very questions you answered in this video. Glad to hear your thoughts on the Spydercos too. I designed those knives to be capable of doing any type of work from fishing and hunting in highly corrosive environments to general everyday use but those knives, by their very DNA, feel most at home exactly where you’re using them.
Hey man great vid, you're the reason I'm saving for a little boat! We have a few lakes and quite a bit of rivers in the area and I'd like to start taking the family out on little outings. Keep up the good work, keep people inspired to be outside!
It is great just hearing you talk about your experiences. Following on from the safety gear perhaps you could do a video of close calls and dangerous experiences with relevant clips? Keep us excited while in lockdown!
Always cool to see what you take. Thanks again for the great content Rod. Timmyturle seems to be getting back into things, would be cool to see you guys out together again! The great and hilarious duo
You stated in this vid that you are going to start to use your cast iron skillet now that you have a boat that can handle the weight. Have you considered a carbon steel skillet in lieu of cast Iron? You get the same results and they are lighter. But, even more important, from a production value aspect, the visuals when cooking with this type of pan far exceed your lighter camping fry pan. Foodies will love you for it!
Hey brother you are super organized its great. Would you consider making a full video of everything you actually have to go through to make one camping video to include you setting up and getting all your shots i think everyone would really like to see how much really goes into one of your vids.
Thanks SO much Bro >>> This answered so may questions for so may ppl .... Great gear selection at a budget that is so affordable and practical. Thanx M8 ;) .
11:18 you could cut the plastic off and make a simple knot to adjust it IF you ever really need to adjust it but it will help a lot to remove that plastic 😊
Atta boy Rod, it shows you really try to educate people about things that you're doing, i wonder if you ever checked out my boys on the Northern Territory Simmo and Morgs on fishing the wild?? I know its miles away but you guys would love a good catch and cook together!
Hey, love all your videos! Great to see someone using those Spydercos for exactly what they're designed for. H1 and LC200N are both awesome steels. You should look into the Spydiechef! It's pretty much exactly what you described for a kitchen folding knife. It's a bit of a steep price point, but if you can get your hands on one you won't be disappointed. Plus it's all titanium with a LC200N blade, so it's totally rust free as well.
Hello! I would suggest a small first aid kit. I’ve seen your videos and when you had to wait for better weather to go back. I would suggest items such antibiotic (if you cut yourself with hooks or sharp rocks) compression bandages, some Pain killers or fever reducers and last but not least a tourniquet ( in case you get severely injured or bitten by shark) stay safe my friend
Just what I needed man !!! After a S*it day at work, come home to a notification for a new video. I would enjoy some more fish tank and feeding footage - If you can’t get out on the water ;) !! Cheers from the UK
Re that jacket with the annoying adjustment on the back,it could be modified,first of all by ditching the adjuster,what you could do is instead is put a thin band of elastic in the enclosed channel long enough to put a small release knot in it when required,otherwise leave loose,plus put an opening on either side (right at the front) so that the elastic can be knotted wherever,cheers wilderness camping at the moment myself,no need for a reply.
really nice seeing all your gear out. what would be good to know is how you manage your memory space from your cameras ...what size memory cards ou use in your GoPro cameras, etc. look forward to a live stream tomorrow if your keen ;)
hi kit , love you video s , watch out for the winds there , must be gusty situation down under , i check earth nullscool every day ,visit it sometimes its a cool weather / wind monitor
thanks for the vids Rod, good to see someone who isn't a name brand person haha. FYI Kings has 15L waterproof bags for $15... they look ok but I've never tried it.
Gr8 vid as always buddy!!!if the toggle on the back of the hood is that uncomfortable just cut the elastic and pull it out!!!job done👍unless you use it that is😎
I’ve always known em as flippers. Maybe it’s like flip flops versus thongs. Another great vid Rod. I need a new fishing knife, Spyderco look the go, thank you.
Awsame video mate grateful that u spent the time to talk about your kit. I think what ya doing is priceless info! Good job🤙I'm thinkn of getting a night cat hammock tent to camp out of the kayak what do u recon? I Would love your opinion dude it's on Amazon if ya wanta look it up. I recon it would be a good tent.
Have you thought of using a whisperlight type stove ? Being as then you don't have to worry about a canister running out, you can get a 1/2 l of gasoline from your boat stores?
Looks so complete doesn't it? Where's your checklist? Lets go over it again. Did you remember hooks? (Hey, every trip so far something important got left behind LoL)
Get the knife off your weight belt, way better if you have to dump your weights for some reason. Just better procedure to be ready for whatever. In heavy kelp if one gets tangled on assent one may really need the knife and not want the weights. Also with a big fish the shooting line getting wrapped around some of the weights is possible. Neoprene pocket style knife holders you put the knife sheath in are nice and comfy with or without a wetsuit on, stay up on the thigh better. Calf knife is OK but I worry about it snagging things being down on the leg, also hard to get to. Separate thinner belt with just knife around waist is also a possibility, can mount knife sheath horizontal as well and it rides on small of back or on stomach fairly comfy and out of the way. With an elastic belt not to tight one can then slide the knife around front or back as desired for use or to be out of the way.
Hey Rod, have you ever considering taking a lucky subscriber with you in one of your adventures ? That would made some people's dream come true (me included XD ) Keep the good work Cheers from Portugal!!
