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Campfire Conversations S1E3 | Camping Trips, Gear, and Teamwork
🔥 In this episode of Campfire Conversations, Mitchel and Cole share stories around the fire, diving into everything from epic camping trips to memorable childhood road adventures. They discuss:
🚗 Road tripping to Shenandoah and beyond - and why the hikes (and rain) were worth it!
🧗‍♂️ Rock climbing and camping in West Virginia’s New River Gorge.
🏕️ The evolution of camping gear - from family tents to rooftop setups.
🍴 Sharing meals, teamwork, and the joys of cooking at camp.
Join the conversation to hear camping tips, nostalgic stories, and a few laughs. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just love a good story, this episode has something for you.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more campfire chats and outdoor inspiration!
#CampfireConversations #CampingStories #Shenandoah #OutdoorPodcast
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Ozark Trail Smokeless Fire Pit Changed My Camping Experience Forever
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Are smokeless fire pits worth it? After six months of using the Ozark Trail Smokeless Fire Pit, I’m sharing my honest thoughts to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your outdoor adventures. In this video, we’ll cover: ✅ My favorite features, like portability and ease of use ✅ Essential tips for using smokeless fire pits effectively ✅ What to expect when starting a fire with one ✅ Why ...
Go-to Behind the Scenes person! Campfire Convos Season 1 Episode 2
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On this episode of Campfire Conversations we meet Carla! One of the key behind the scenes people for not only Campfire Conversations, but also for Meanderin' Mitch! We talk for a little as we navigate our way into the world of podcasting!
The Best Camp Chairs, Tested & Reviewed
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For help choosing a camp chair watch this video! To buy any of these use the links below! Choosing the right camping chair can make all the difference when you're relaxing in the great outdoors. In this video, we review four popular camping chairs from different brands: the sleek and innovative Nemo chair, the ultra-lightweight Helinox chair, the compact and portable Cliq chair, and a budget-fr...
The Best Sleeping Pad for Car Camping?
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Buy this mat here amzn.to/3AVYIBP Subscribe for more thoughts on outdoor products! Looking for the ultimate camping comfort? In this video, we review the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 LW , a premium double sleeping mat that promises luxury-level comfort in the great outdoors. After using it on an epic 5-week road trip through some of the most stunning national parks, we're sharing our honest thoughts on...
Meanderin' Mitch's First Ever Podcast
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Campfire Conversations! I am super excited to begin this journey and hope you guys enjoy it as well! If there is anything you want to see more of make sure to speak up in the comments so I can do my best to talk about the things you want to hear about!
Mountain House Biscuits and Gravy TASTE and FULLNESS TEST
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Welcome to the Mountain House Biscuits & Gravy review! 🥾 If you're curious about how this freeze-dried camping meal holds up in taste and fullness, you’re in the right place. In this series, I’ll be testing out meals to let you know what’s worth adding to your pack and what you might want to leave behind. Today’s review covers taste, how satisfying it is, and a step-by-step look at making it. H...
Big Horn Mountain Food Spicy Mexican Birria and Rice TASTE and FULLNESS Test
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Buy meal here - amzn.to/4eplsrh Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new series where we try, taste, and rate freeze-dried camping meals so you know what’s worth packing and what to skip! Today, we’re diving into the Big Horn Mountain Foods Spicy Mexican Birria and Rice meal to see how it stacks up for taste and satisfaction on the trail. 🍲🔥 In this video, we’ll guide you through preparing...
Camping Tent Setup Basics (The Complete Guide)
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Camping Basics Made EASY | Build a Fire
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New and Exciting Stuff for Meanderin' Mitch!
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Welcome to Meanderin' Mitch!
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Strawberry Sweet Tea Seltzer - A Refreshing Summer DIY Drink
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Is The Copper Fire Maple Lantern REALLY Worth The Hype?
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The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Pot Test
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Discover the Best Portable Camping Shower - Flextail Max Shower
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DIY Forced Carbonation: Trail Keg Adventures
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Perfecting the Set-Up: NaturNest 270 Awning | First Attempt
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Is This $200 Water Bottle Worth It?
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Discovering the TrailKeg: Unboxing and Review
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The Best Budget Backpacking Lantern
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What I Wish I Knew Before Buying the CliQ Chair
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Is CLIQ Camping Chair Experience Really Worth the Hype for Campers?
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YOU WON'T BELIEVE What Happened When I Took TikTok JetBoil Knock Off Camping
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Unexpected camping meal: Ramen and Tuna duo
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Best Value Rooftop Tent of 2024 | NaturNest Polaris Rooftop Tent
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Best Value Rooftop Tent of 2024 | NaturNest Polaris Rooftop Tent
How to setup | NaturNest Rooftop Tent
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How to setup | NaturNest Rooftop Tent
STOP Ruining Your Camping Trips with Bad Coffee
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Is the Solo Stove Ranger worth it?
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @kbaker96
    @kbaker96 5 днів тому

    I bought one of these on clearance for around $30 more than a year ago. Took it on a camping trip with me and used it all week. It fit 2-3 pieces of wood at a time and would last me a few hours in the evening. I would go to bed once I got down to low coals and 2 hours later it was just ash left. Is this thing perfect. No. But for the price and portability with how it collapses down it is perfect for me using it a few times a year.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch День тому

      That's a steal! I love it enough to pay the $100 for it! Jealous you got one so cheap!

  • @takechang1406
    @takechang1406 7 днів тому

    Look good but my biggest concern is battery. Just like cellphones and drills these type of batteries has a 3-5 year lifespan. What happens after that? These batteries don’t look like you can just run to Walmart or Home Depot.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch День тому

      That's a fair concern! I'd assume you could order one online somewhere, but honestly for how convenient it is even if I only got 3 years out of it I'd just get another one! It's hard to beat how packable it is

  • @LaurenKlosak
    @LaurenKlosak 13 днів тому

    The big sigh coming from Cole at the end 😂 18:51

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 13 днів тому

    My favorite line "I got it to take ice cream with me"

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 13 днів тому

    "I need a better sleeping bag" orders one within 12 hours of this video being made 😂😂

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 13 днів тому

      Shhhhh don't tell everyone lol

    • @carlabober
      @carlabober 13 днів тому

      Oops 🫣🤭 ​@@Meanderin_Mitch

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 13 днів тому

    My grandpa always said "you work, you eat, and you work, you eat" I feel like that fits with this group. Everyone plays their part.

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 13 днів тому

    Those tacos were soooooo good! Unexpectedly impressed.

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 13 днів тому

    Now I want to know that story...

  • @AllCreaturesCount
    @AllCreaturesCount 13 днів тому

    I do wish the back was more upright or adjustable. It leans back too much for casual sitting.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 12 днів тому

      I will say I've kinda gotten used to it, but I also like sitting pretty slouched! Their other models do look a bit more upright tho!

  • @scabiesmonies
    @scabiesmonies 13 днів тому

    I’m happy to see an update on these. I have been wanting one. Nice video!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 13 днів тому

      Highly recommend! Glad you found it helpful!

  • @pamfarnsworth3202
    @pamfarnsworth3202 14 днів тому

    How fo you hook up strip lights indide tent

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 13 днів тому

      In the model that I have there is a USB plug for the strip lights but there are a few different versions of this tent!

  • @ShondaD_
    @ShondaD_ 19 днів тому

    I just enjoy the comfort of my apartment 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 15 днів тому

      What if you could take your apartment outside?! Cause that's basically how I camp hahahaha

  • @ctacpinchuk8142
    @ctacpinchuk8142 25 днів тому

    7:20.... he in fact did not cut that out LOL

  • @jameskelley8738
    @jameskelley8738 25 днів тому

    No!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 24 дні тому

      Thank God... Means we can still be friends lmao

  • @LoirDreemurr
    @LoirDreemurr 25 днів тому

    Camp Chair!

  • @jameskelley8738
    @jameskelley8738 26 днів тому

    I love the hobo pie comment!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 26 днів тому

      I hope that isn't what you call them too...

    • @carlabober
      @carlabober 25 днів тому

      Hahah thank you!! Is that what you call them?

  • @CommittedWifeTV
    @CommittedWifeTV 28 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing. #VRAFamily

  • @shj2000
    @shj2000 Місяць тому

    Strictly a car camp sleeping mat.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 29 днів тому

      The friends that use this use it in their tent, while usually pretty close to their car, they could take it a good ways away pretty easily with something like a wagon! Definitely not for backpacking by any means but something to think about!

  • @roryoldham
    @roryoldham Місяць тому

    Picked one up for $40 last week at Walmart. Used it twice this week. Really impressed so far.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      I absolutely love mine! I have a few different small ones and the Ozark is probably my favorite! Just a bit bigger than the others so finding wood for it isn't awful!

  • @LaurenKlosak
    @LaurenKlosak Місяць тому

    That’s me!

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober Місяць тому

    So proud of you! This first episode is 🔥 and I can't wait for more to come!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      Thanks! Cheers to many more episodes!

    • @carlabober
      @carlabober Місяць тому

      @Meanderin_Mitch so many more!

  • @richstiteler7359
    @richstiteler7359 Місяць тому

    Cant wait to hear them. Should be some great conversations!!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      I'm excited to see what kinda conversation they turn into!

  • @LaurenKlosak
    @LaurenKlosak Місяць тому

    I wonder who the guests will be 👀👀👀

  • @ctacpinchuk8142
    @ctacpinchuk8142 Місяць тому

    This is awesome man! Can't wait to hear more episodes!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      Thanks brother! Excited to get things rolling

  • @CathieStiteler-yi5gr
    @CathieStiteler-yi5gr Місяць тому

    This sounds like a perfect podcast. Just talking about life and decision that we all make!!👣

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      Life is complicated why not talk about it

  • @hunterstiteler3847
    @hunterstiteler3847 Місяць тому

    Dude love this idea for a podcast! Can't wait to listen them!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      Excited to launch it! If you have anything you wanna hear me talk about definitely lemme know!

  • @blacksheepchurch
    @blacksheepchurch Місяць тому

    You didn’t add the ring while burning, that will make a difference.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      You're not wrong! Gonna need to do an update video for this one and a few others actually! Thank you for pointing that out!

  • @cal7987
    @cal7987 Місяць тому

    Unintentional ASMR

  • @TheRealMillennium
    @TheRealMillennium Місяць тому

    I feel calm now for some reason

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      It's cause you know you want to try a savory smore now, and before you were lacking that knowledge😜

  • @pippavosvoice
    @pippavosvoice Місяць тому

    Cool! Good to know! Glad they put some meat in there! Haha

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      They better for the price! Lol definitely a great meal tho! Also! Thank you for the comment😋

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober Місяць тому

    Have you ever thought about dehydrating your own meals?

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      I have I actually really wanna try it soon! Might be my winter hobby!

    • @carlabober
      @carlabober Місяць тому

      @Meanderin_Mitch do you have a favorite meal you would want to try first?

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      @@carlabober hmmm thats a good questions lol. I feel like Id like to do some chili mac! I think it would be easy and could be really good!

  • @elizabeththompson4424
    @elizabeththompson4424 Місяць тому

    $10 for a tiny bag of wood pellets 😳 a 40 pound bag sells for less!!! and same for fire starters at Walmart SOLO STOVE IS S A RIP-OFF!!!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      ya... was not a fan at how much the pellets were or how long they lasted...

  • @MrBreacher68
    @MrBreacher68 Місяць тому

    Have you tried putting KilMat on the aluminum under the mattress to lower condensation?

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch Місяць тому

      I have not. I know there is a mat already in there that is meant to help with condensation, but thats pretty much all i know!

  • @gradycooper475
    @gradycooper475 2 місяці тому

    Hi Mitch, Thank you for the review. I just took delivery of my Polaris Plus. I had a question about your topper thickness but now see that it has been answered below at 4" thick. Thank you for your time.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Glad you found what you needed! Hope you love the tent!

  • @pnwadventuresandgearreview8749
    @pnwadventuresandgearreview8749 2 місяці тому

    Found it thanks

  • @pnwadventuresandgearreview8749
    @pnwadventuresandgearreview8749 2 місяці тому

    I am considering buying this awning. I have a Jeep as well with a Gobi rack like yours how did you mount it to the Gobi rack? Do you have a video on that ?

  • @kimfroman2023
    @kimfroman2023 2 місяці тому

    I got one because we are in a burn ban. Hope less smoke will help keep me from getting busted.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Just be careful! If you don't use the right size would it can still be dangerous to use in dry conditions!

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 2 місяці тому

    Where's your next Meander?

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Idk somewhere hopefully pretty cool tho!

  • @JP00700
    @JP00700 2 місяці тому

    This looks like Witches gulch in Wisconsin.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      You have some correct letters! but its in NY!

    • @JP00700
      @JP00700 2 місяці тому

      @@Meanderin_Mitch crazy. Looks identical to the Witches Gulch in Wisconsin near Baraboo. Look them up! :)

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      @@JP00700 Sounds like I may have to just plan another trip...;)

  • @blair8619
    @blair8619 2 місяці тому

    Very clear and direct to the point, easy beginner camper friendly.

  • @indiecuttingroom
    @indiecuttingroom 2 місяці тому

    I never knew the details to pitching a tent. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely! hope you get to put it into use soon!

  • @bluej5455
    @bluej5455 2 місяці тому

    Does it put out as much heat as an open fire pit ? Will it keep you warm?

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      The heat seems to escape high with this one. I have a solo stove that works very well for for putting out more heat and uses much less wood than an open fire pit

    • @bluej5455
      @bluej5455 2 місяці тому

      @@Meanderin_Mitch thank you

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Yup yup!

  • @techsavvylandlord
    @techsavvylandlord 2 місяці тому

    Hi from VRA!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Hey thanks for coming I appreciate the support!

  • @UnrankedRebel
    @UnrankedRebel 2 місяці тому

    My mount plates only came with 4 total

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Yup yup that's the max you can use with most racks! I've had mine mounted since I got it with no issues! (Knock on wood)

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 2 місяці тому

    Do you find most tents to be pretty similar to set up?

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Yes almost all tents are very similar! There are some exceptions but typically those are for very specific situations!

  • @MissionOffRoad
    @MissionOffRoad 2 місяці тому

    Good straight forward tutorial! Coming from VRA!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      Glad you like it! Thanks for the support!

    • @MissionOffRoad
      @MissionOffRoad 2 місяці тому

      @@Meanderin_Mitch Always good to support another in our niche! Sub'ed!

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 2 місяці тому

      @@MissionOffRoad appreciate you!

  • @jamesa.4454
    @jamesa.4454 3 місяці тому

    The bird belongs there you go away.

  • @carlabober
    @carlabober 3 місяці тому

    I never knew I needed one of those until these videos. I love the warmth it gives off.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 3 місяці тому

      Definitely a great addition to the camping kit!

  • @jobyspencer6761
    @jobyspencer6761 3 місяці тому

    Many thanks for a nice straightforward and honest review. I especially liked your "real-time" packing-up segment. It seems like lots of other videos sugar-coat their content and don't always give you a genuine real-life example of how the product actually works. So thank you. Question... If you didn't have your additional 4" mattress, do you think you could keep a semi-bulky, 2-person sleeping bag and two pillows up in the tent and still get it closed? Also, any idea of how much the tent would weigh without the mattress (and anything else you could take out of it)? If you don't know, no worries. Just wondering how light I could get it so it is easy to take on and off of a Tacoma. At about 175lbs, you probably need 3 people instead of just two. Thanks again and happy camping.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 3 місяці тому

      To start I want to say thank you for the comment and I am glad you liked the video! I would say it would depend on how bulky of a sleeping bag and pillows you add. The mattress topper I've added is very bulky, but when you push down it compresses well. To do this well I do stand higher than the jeep and press down with body weight using a good bit of force. I think you'd be able to close in just about any bedding, it would just be more difficult. Also I don't think anything you take out of the tent is going to make much of a difference for weight the mattress and condensation mat can come up but weight basically nothing. I would say I pully system of some kind may be the best bet for you if mounting it is a concern with the number of people you have to do it. BUT make sure you have the clearance driving out of your garage after the tent is added, i don't think that should be an issue with a truck mount, but for jeep people it can lead to a sad day... Lol

  • @jaysquid6876
    @jaysquid6876 3 місяці тому

    Hey man are you alright? Your arm is a little beat up there.

    • @Meanderin_Mitch
      @Meanderin_Mitch 3 місяці тому

      Yaaaa I play baseball when I can and dove a few times and tore it up pretty good😅 all healed up now tho!