My must have comfort item is a slow cooker. I just pack it in the truck. Great to have to cook pulled pork, Mac ‘n cheese, ribs, chicken, etc…when you are out all day and don’t feel like a bbq or cooking much when you get back - just throw it in in the morning, and let it cook all day…leave the camp windows open though because it does get warm in the camper.
some good Comfort items, we as Tent campers don't have the luxury of having an indoor toilet so i bought my wife a Lug a loo , we set it up at the other end of the tent , no #2`s in there and empty it daily , also , Bug shirts and the thermacell for mosquitoes , (Must Have) , Happy Camping , Cheers !
Yeah, the definition of comfort sure can be different depending on what your version of camping is. I remember when we were canoe campers and comfort meant a Thermarest underpad for sleeping on, a bug jacket and some quality 2 ply toilet paper.😁
These are some wonderful ideas that I am looking into for Christmas gifts. I will be putting a few on my own wish list as well. One comfort item that we always use is a meat thermometer. It makes grilling so much easier. If you know the safe temperature for each type of meat, you can make sure that you don't overcook it and dry it out. It's a game changer! I'm going to look into the Cookina sheets. I think those with a meat thermometer would be a winning combo when it comes to grilling.
Best camping accessory for us: the Gorilla Ladder adjustable height folding platform! Use it alongside the truck to load your yaks. Stand it at full height along the camper as a narrow cooking or dishwashing platform. Use it at lower height as a bench for extra visitors around the campfire. At home, use it to paint your ceilings etc or as a workmate in the garage. Best $200 we ever spent. Love to see you review it! Love your channel. Can't wait for you to travel beyond Ontario!
I'm intrigued. I've never heard of this ladder before. I never thought of this type of ladder for camping but I can see it being very versatile in the camping environment. Very cool!
Great tips, thanks. Cookina is basically creating indirect heat. Ideally you don't have flame under your chicken or pork until the end. Most portable grills can't turn off a burner so that's a great solution
We've also tried many chairs and are now obsessed with the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair (Amazon). No issues for years of use. All our friends end up ordering them once they try ours. They are a little low so when I had a shoulder issue I went to a KingKamp chair temporarily which I also recommend if you like a director-style chair. I also love using a camp stool as a foot rest around the fire! I ordered the collapsible basket for carrying condiments and stuff out - great idea!
Headlamps are a must have when getting to a campsite late and trying to setup in the dark!! I used a number of times last year to takedown and setup my pop up. Good tip on the scoop holder! I haven’t taken the ice machine camping yet (tho that’s what it was purchased for) but the scoop on the counter in the kitchen is always in the way… I have many power banks that come on trips, but one solar powered may be on the wish list. My one comfort item has been my collapsible wagon. It’s great to haul all the stuff to the beach or store. I have young kids and they need a lot of stuff carried…
Hahaha, that's funny you mention the collapsible wagon. We have one and Cheryl loves it. I try to leave it at home whenever possible because it takes up a lot room but Cheryl will always check my packing to make sure it's there. It's one of those things we battle about.
Our comfort items: Blackstone grill and a small BBq hooked up to a 30lb propane tank at the same time. We use a brass Y outlet on the tank. Getting rid of the diving board steps of the Rv to install the Lippert Solid Step.
We hear a lot about the Blackstone Grill. It is highly regarded. We haven't actually checked one out yet. Good call on getting rid of the diving board steps. That might be something we look into in the future.
Thanks for sharing this video. I always get such good ideas from you guys. I love the ice scoop holder idea I’m definitely going to get one of those holders for it.
A tip if your BBQing a lot of using a propane stove is an 11lb tank last way longer then the green cylinders yet still light and portable. Better bang for your buck as well
We have a few of the collapsible containers as well. Personally I love my zero gravity chair because I love to put my feet up and recline. We also have some little folding tables that are small and light when folded and are great for sitting around the fire at night, and a larger aluminum collapsible table from Lee Valley that comes apart to about the size and shape of a collapsible chair with it’s own bag.
We have 4 Guru strongbacks and have had them for many years and still no issues. I love the bag for carrying chairs to the beach. I find that when we bring them somewhere they are never empty. We had to put our names on them lol.
A favourite of mine is my LUCI light (lantern). It's solar powered, so I charge it during the day. I prefer it to a flashlight for walking in the dark - because it spreads a diffuse light in front of me. This solves the problem I have with my balance in the dark. Also - if my destinations a pit toilet, I can hang it on the inside door handle and it lights the whole room. A friend of ours likes to borrow it to light his music when he plays his ukulele. (I'm gong to get him of his own!).
Thanks for sharing! We love our LUCI light too. We always have it with us. We keep it in the trailer for when power goes out or we're boondocking. It gives off a surprising amount of light for a long time before needed to be recharged.
Thanks for sharing your 8 camping comfort items. Purchase the collapsible food containers last year. Just purchased the ice maker for this season. Will be able to ice for my wine/drinks when there is no room in the freezer for anything but food. Still need to get the little container for the scoop and the headlamps.
Wow! You're getting really set for comfort camping. Once you have a headlamp you'll realize what a game changer it is. Everywhere you look you have light and free hands.
Absolutely LOVE my Strongback camp chair. Bought it years back at Walmart. Thankfully, no rivets have gone, but it is starting to wear and it doesn't feel as supportive. A year ago, I went on the website, to find out where I could buy them. Totally shocked at the price, but I said to myself, that they are totally worth it. Looking to buy another one this spring.
Cheryl is ready to buy some more but I'm a little more frugal and I'm sure we can get many more years out of these ones. If we happen to find a great deal on them (and Cheryl is always looking) then we'll get some new ones. If I didn't have any at all, I wouldn't hesitate to pay the full price right now to get some, because they are that good.
Thank you for this ! My “must have” camping items are : Sportbrella Originally designed for as a quick beach umbrella, its best use is campfire comfort You can have a fire in the rain Best of all, incredible heat it keeps. You only need a small fire now as heat is kept at your back. It’s an incredible difference ! As fire those hard to start fires, portable blower is your best friend You will start any fire like a pro. But it’s greatest use is fast inflation of mattresses and pool accessories Inflate a mattress in seconds, without noise and plugging in those cheap little ones. It won’t over inflate as it can’t build pressure, but mass quantities of air fill up anything in seconds. Not done yet, those leaves on mat … gone in seconds Those bugs and pine needles on awning…. Gone before you retract awning. Wet table ? So many uses for this little portable leaf blower. Thanks again for taking the time to create these videos ❤
@@CampingwiththeColes Here is pic of Sportbrella. Takes little room, unfolds in seconds. Enjoy a fire on the coldest night or in rain. Once you’ve tried it, can’t be without it ! And cordless blower is also a vacuum Oops… can’t post pics 😳
Love your videos. One of my favorite items is the Aeropress for Coffee. We go non electric and I can still enjoy a latte with my aeropress! Thank you for the great ideas!
What a great list! Than you for sharing. Our must have is a program that is on our phone and it shows how level the RV is and where adjustments need to be made.
Thanks for the ideas! I have just added the solar charger to my wish list for 2022. I love my collapsible containers as well. Last year, I purchased a portable hammock (like a camp chair but a hammock) and love it for reading at the site. I also got a few solar lights from Canadian Tire and set those around the site. They are especially wonderful when we return after dark.
We love the solar lights too. We have a few different kinds around the site. I like that they aren't too bright so they don't bother others but they give us enough light to see around the campsite when we have a fire or when we come back from a friend's site.
Good items and very thoughtful video. Thanks for the ideas. We also have good camping chairs that they don’t make anymore that we will continue to repair until we can’t anymore. BTW, it’s the same broken rivets for us too…..lol Thanks for the video folks.
Love the strongback...I can't believe the price hike !!!!!!! Insane.. great video.... also thanks for the info on your last video . We picked up on of those F150 extended mirrors
Happy 2022! Great video. I purchased a re chargable stick vacuum. The bottom can separate from the stick to operate has a hand held unit. Plus the stick part folds up for easy storage under the bed. Electric kettle is another top comfort item for me along with my rechargeable toothbrush. Thanks for the ice maker scoop tip. Really needed to figure something out for the scoop situation.
We have a very similar hammock but don't get much use out of it. Many sites don't have the proper tree placement to use them. Also, we are usually pretty active during the day and don't hang around the campsite that much. I did however really enjoy it at our waterfront site at Pog Lake for an afternoon nap.
We bring a trailer with us camping, but i dont go camping to sit in the trailer! so, if it rains what do you do? I always bring a 20x30 tarp with me and hang it high up in the trees, i can have torrential down pours and still sit and enjoy a camp fire while everyone else is stuck inside their trailers! my fav hack.
Great video! Some great ideas in there, I definitely love my collapsible wash basin and drying rack. Finding good camping chairs really was important to us and we may have found the ones but need to test them out a bit more. Happy Camping!
We've gone through a lot of camping chairs over the years. I found that I was more comfortable in director chairs rather than the cheap normal camping chairs. Once we found the Strongback chairs there was no going back to anything else. I hope the chairs you found are good for you. If they are, please let us know, we're always looking for good gear.
Thanks for your great ideas. Love your videos! After 40+ years of bbq’s I traded mine last year for a Blackstone grill and have never looked back. You can do everything that a bbq does and about a thousand more :) I’ve also been eyeballing the Yeti camp chairs and wonder if anyone has tried them and has any feedback. Keep up the great work and look forward to your 2022 season!
We've heard so much about the Blackstone but haven't actually seen one yet. Everybody that has one seems to really like it. I'm going to hold off checking them out until our current Coleman dies, which will probably be a long time.
I hope you get it in time. Our friends expected to get their trailer in April of 2021 but it didn't arrive until July. These are crazy times. Good luck!
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the very useful video. For the collapsible items, did you buy them at one place? The flatstacks (where you can remove excess air) are such a great idea! Thanks
Thanks for watching. We bought the collapsible items over time from various places. The Flatstacks were actually purchased at a liquidation store a couple of years ago but we have never seen them there again. We put links in the description of the video for where you can get each item on amazon now if that helps.
I love this video but a piece of me died during the cookina sheet part! What makes barbeque so good especially for pork chops is the fat dropping on the flames, having it flare, and then the flame kisses the protein for that flavor! I recommend the sheets for proteins like fish where it will flake away if you dont use one. A trick for pork chops that size is cut a shallow slit in the side so that the fat doesnt buckle and lays flat, then, once both sides are dark golden, theyre done. Grill lines dont mean anything, you want full golden across the surface. Remember, pork's safe temperature is only 145 unlike chicken where its 165. And because of thermal energy, even if you take the pork out at 140, it will rise about 8 degrees if you rest it. Don't be afraid to go for the juiciness!
Cheryl wants to know if you'll come and cook for us. Sounds like you got that cooking thing down. I'm awful at it so the Cookina sheets are a blessing for someone like me. Thanks for the tips, I might try it out. Happy camping!
@@CampingwiththeColes One thing you can try because pork is pretty cheap, just cook 1 more than you normally do and try to take it off when it looks done. For pork chops 1" or less, when they look done, they are done. When the meat is white inside (usually a bit stringy) its done.
@@CampingwiththeColes that is so true. Mine never even wanted to bring a BBQ she always wanted me to cook on the fire. We never started to BBQ at camping till the last year or two.
My must have comfort item is a slow cooker. I just pack it in the truck. Great to have to cook pulled pork, Mac ‘n cheese, ribs, chicken, etc…when you are out all day and don’t feel like a bbq or cooking much when you get back - just throw it in in the morning, and let it cook all day…leave the camp windows open though because it does get warm in the camper.
some good Comfort items, we as Tent campers don't have the luxury of having an indoor toilet so i bought my wife a Lug a loo , we set it up at the other end of the tent , no #2`s in there and empty it daily , also , Bug shirts and the thermacell for mosquitoes , (Must Have) , Happy Camping , Cheers !
Yeah, the definition of comfort sure can be different depending on what your version of camping is. I remember when we were canoe campers and comfort meant a Thermarest underpad for sleeping on, a bug jacket and some quality 2 ply toilet paper.😁
These are some wonderful ideas that I am looking into for Christmas gifts. I will be putting a few on my own wish list as well. One comfort item that we always use is a meat thermometer. It makes grilling so much easier. If you know the safe temperature for each type of meat, you can make sure that you don't overcook it and dry it out. It's a game changer! I'm going to look into the Cookina sheets. I think those with a meat thermometer would be a winning combo when it comes to grilling.
Best camping accessory for us: the Gorilla Ladder adjustable height folding platform! Use it alongside the truck to load your yaks. Stand it at full height along the camper as a narrow cooking or dishwashing platform. Use it at lower height as a bench for extra visitors around the campfire. At home, use it to paint your ceilings etc or as a workmate in the garage. Best $200 we ever spent. Love to see you review it! Love your channel. Can't wait for you to travel beyond Ontario!
I'm intrigued. I've never heard of this ladder before. I never thought of this type of ladder for camping but I can see it being very versatile in the camping environment. Very cool!
Great tips, thanks. Cookina is basically creating indirect heat. Ideally you don't have flame under your chicken or pork until the end. Most portable grills can't turn off a burner so that's a great solution
We've also tried many chairs and are now obsessed with the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair (Amazon). No issues for years of use. All our friends end up ordering them once they try ours. They are a little low so when I had a shoulder issue I went to a KingKamp chair temporarily which I also recommend if you like a director-style chair. I also love using a camp stool as a foot rest around the fire! I ordered the collapsible basket for carrying condiments and stuff out - great idea!
Headlamps are a must have when getting to a campsite late and trying to setup in the dark!! I used a number of times last year to takedown and setup my pop up. Good tip on the scoop holder! I haven’t taken the ice machine camping yet (tho that’s what it was purchased for) but the scoop on the counter in the kitchen is always in the way… I have many power banks that come on trips, but one solar powered may be on the wish list.
My one comfort item has been my collapsible wagon. It’s great to haul all the stuff to the beach or store. I have young kids and they need a lot of stuff carried…
Hahaha, that's funny you mention the collapsible wagon. We have one and Cheryl loves it. I try to leave it at home whenever possible because it takes up a lot room but Cheryl will always check my packing to make sure it's there. It's one of those things we battle about.
Our comfort items: Blackstone grill and a small BBq hooked up to a 30lb propane tank at the same time. We use a brass Y outlet on the tank. Getting rid of the diving board steps of the Rv to install the Lippert Solid Step.
We hear a lot about the Blackstone Grill. It is highly regarded. We haven't actually checked one out yet. Good call on getting rid of the diving board steps. That might be something we look into in the future.
Thanks for sharing this video. I always get such good ideas from you guys. I love the ice scoop holder idea I’m definitely going to get one of those holders for it.
Awesome! Thank you!
A tip if your BBQing a lot of using a propane stove is an 11lb tank last way longer then the green cylinders yet still light and portable. Better bang for your buck as well
Great video! My favourite camping comfort item would have to be my trusty bug zapping racket.😀
Good one! We have one of those too. It's fun to use. We use it in the trailer to keep it mosquito free.
We have a few of the collapsible containers as well. Personally I love my zero gravity chair because I love to put my feet up and recline. We also have some little folding tables that are small and light when folded and are great for sitting around the fire at night, and a larger aluminum collapsible table from Lee Valley that comes apart to about the size and shape of a collapsible chair with it’s own bag.
We have 4 Guru strongbacks and have had them for many years and still no issues. I love the bag for carrying chairs to the beach. I find that when we bring them somewhere they are never empty. We had to put our names on them lol.
A favourite of mine is my LUCI light (lantern). It's solar powered, so I charge it during the day. I prefer it to a flashlight for walking in the dark - because it spreads a diffuse light in front of me. This solves the problem I have with my balance in the dark. Also - if my destinations a pit toilet, I can hang it on the inside door handle and it lights the whole room. A friend of ours likes to borrow it to light his music when he plays his ukulele. (I'm gong to get him of his own!).
Thanks for sharing! We love our LUCI light too. We always have it with us. We keep it in the trailer for when power goes out or we're boondocking. It gives off a surprising amount of light for a long time before needed to be recharged.
@@CampingwiththeColes Yes! Lots of light and a good, long charge.
Thanks for sharing your 8 camping comfort items. Purchase the collapsible food containers last year. Just purchased the ice maker for this season. Will be able to ice for my wine/drinks when there is no room in the freezer for anything but food. Still need to get the little container for the scoop and the headlamps.
Wow! You're getting really set for comfort camping. Once you have a headlamp you'll realize what a game changer it is. Everywhere you look you have light and free hands.
Absolutely LOVE my Strongback camp chair. Bought it years back at Walmart. Thankfully, no rivets have gone, but it is starting to wear and it doesn't feel as supportive. A year ago, I went on the website, to find out where I could buy them. Totally shocked at the price, but I said to myself, that they are totally worth it. Looking to buy another one this spring.
Cheryl is ready to buy some more but I'm a little more frugal and I'm sure we can get many more years out of these ones. If we happen to find a great deal on them (and Cheryl is always looking) then we'll get some new ones. If I didn't have any at all, I wouldn't hesitate to pay the full price right now to get some, because they are that good.
Thank you for this !
My “must have” camping items are :
Sportbrella
Originally designed for as a quick beach umbrella, its best use is campfire comfort
You can have a fire in the rain
Best of all, incredible heat it keeps. You only need a small fire now as heat is kept at your back. It’s an incredible difference !
As fire those hard to start fires, portable blower is your best friend
You will start any fire like a pro. But it’s greatest use is fast inflation of mattresses and pool accessories
Inflate a mattress in seconds, without noise and plugging in those cheap little ones. It won’t over inflate as it can’t build pressure, but mass quantities of air fill up anything in seconds. Not done yet, those leaves on mat … gone in seconds
Those bugs and pine needles on awning…. Gone before you retract awning. Wet table ? So many uses for this little portable leaf blower.
Thanks again for taking the time to create these videos ❤
We'll have to check those items out. Thanks for the info. Happy camping!
@@CampingwiththeColes
Here is pic of Sportbrella. Takes little room, unfolds in seconds. Enjoy a fire on the coldest night or in rain. Once you’ve tried it, can’t be without it !
And cordless blower is also a vacuum
Oops… can’t post pics 😳
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Love your videos. One of my favorite items is the Aeropress for Coffee. We go non electric and I can still enjoy a latte with my aeropress! Thank you for the great ideas!
The Aeropress is a good one. We use a french press when camping. I love the smell of the fresh brewed coffee in the morning.
So prepared! Love the colors!
What a great list! Than you for sharing. Our must have is a program that is on our phone and it shows how level the RV is and where adjustments need to be made.
That's something we might look into down the road. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome, thx for the tips!
Thanks for the ideas! I have just added the solar charger to my wish list for 2022. I love my collapsible containers as well. Last year, I purchased a portable hammock (like a camp chair but a hammock) and love it for reading at the site. I also got a few solar lights from Canadian Tire and set those around the site. They are especially wonderful when we return after dark.
We love the solar lights too. We have a few different kinds around the site. I like that they aren't too bright so they don't bother others but they give us enough light to see around the campsite when we have a fire or when we come back from a friend's site.
Just purchased the strongback chairs after watching your channel so looking forward to this years camping season. Thx!
Those chairs are the best! You won't be disappointed.
Great video. Thx.
Good items and very thoughtful video. Thanks for the ideas. We also have good camping chairs that they don’t make anymore that we will continue to repair until we can’t anymore. BTW, it’s the same broken rivets for us too…..lol
Thanks for the video folks.
Love the strongback...I can't believe the price hike !!!!!!! Insane.. great video.... also thanks for the info on your last video . We picked up on of those F150 extended mirrors
Thanks for the support.
Therma-seat, also works as a great license plate cover! 👍
Good eye. 😉
Happy 2022! Great video.
I purchased a re chargable stick vacuum. The bottom can separate from the stick to operate has a hand held unit. Plus the stick part folds up for easy storage under the bed. Electric kettle is another top comfort item for me along with my rechargeable toothbrush.
Thanks for the ice maker scoop tip. Really needed to figure something out for the scoop situation.
The rechargeable vacuum is a great idea. We use the electric kettle all the time as it's simpler than boiling water on the stove.
Another camping must have, a hammock, we have the chillax hammocks from Costco and they are amazing
We have a very similar hammock but don't get much use out of it. Many sites don't have the proper tree placement to use them. Also, we are usually pretty active during the day and don't hang around the campsite that much. I did however really enjoy it at our waterfront site at Pog Lake for an afternoon nap.
We bring a trailer with us camping, but i dont go camping to sit in the trailer! so, if it rains what do you do? I always bring a 20x30 tarp with me and hang it high up in the trees, i can have torrential down pours and still sit and enjoy a camp fire while everyone else is stuck inside their trailers! my fav hack.
Great video! Some great ideas in there, I definitely love my collapsible wash basin and drying rack. Finding good camping chairs really was important to us and we may have found the ones but need to test them out a bit more. Happy Camping!
We've gone through a lot of camping chairs over the years. I found that I was more comfortable in director chairs rather than the cheap normal camping chairs. Once we found the Strongback chairs there was no going back to anything else. I hope the chairs you found are good for you. If they are, please let us know, we're always looking for good gear.
Toronto Canada
Just saw you on Dennis 's show.so now I have to binge watch!
Awesome! That's what we like to hear. Enjoy!
Thanks for your great ideas. Love your videos! After 40+ years of bbq’s I traded mine last year for a Blackstone grill and have never looked back. You can do everything that a bbq does and about a thousand more :) I’ve also been eyeballing the Yeti camp chairs and wonder if anyone has tried them and has any feedback. Keep up the great work and look forward to your 2022 season!
We've heard so much about the Blackstone but haven't actually seen one yet. Everybody that has one seems to really like it. I'm going to hold off checking them out until our current Coleman dies, which will probably be a long time.
You guys are amazing. Great videos, very informative, simple but all we need.
We would like to know how we can meet you guys this season.
We'll put out a video shortly letting you know where we are going this year. Maybe we'll run into you at one of the parks. Happy camping!
Love the videos ! Can’t wait for may already booked at McCrae hope our new rockwood is in by then
I hope you get it in time. Our friends expected to get their trailer in April of 2021 but it didn't arrive until July. These are crazy times. Good luck!
Happy new years to you and family
Same to you. Happy camping!
Where did you get the vacuum seal collapsible containers?
Healthy New Years to you and your family ! May we all get all our reservations and no cancellations this year !!!
Amen to that! Happy camping!
..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Thanks, will do!
@@CampingwiththeColes Thank you very much... I wish you a happy new year 2022 ....
see you soon....
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the very useful video. For the collapsible items, did you buy them at one place? The flatstacks (where you can remove excess air) are such a great idea! Thanks
Thanks for watching. We bought the collapsible items over time from various places. The Flatstacks were actually purchased at a liquidation store a couple of years ago but we have never seen them there again. We put links in the description of the video for where you can get each item on amazon now if that helps.
Much appreciated!
I love this video but a piece of me died during the cookina sheet part! What makes barbeque so good especially for pork chops is the fat dropping on the flames, having it flare, and then the flame kisses the protein for that flavor! I recommend the sheets for proteins like fish where it will flake away if you dont use one. A trick for pork chops that size is cut a shallow slit in the side so that the fat doesnt buckle and lays flat, then, once both sides are dark golden, theyre done. Grill lines dont mean anything, you want full golden across the surface. Remember, pork's safe temperature is only 145 unlike chicken where its 165. And because of thermal energy, even if you take the pork out at 140, it will rise about 8 degrees if you rest it. Don't be afraid to go for the juiciness!
Cheryl wants to know if you'll come and cook for us. Sounds like you got that cooking thing down. I'm awful at it so the Cookina sheets are a blessing for someone like me. Thanks for the tips, I might try it out. Happy camping!
@@CampingwiththeColes One thing you can try because pork is pretty cheap, just cook 1 more than you normally do and try to take it off when it looks done. For pork chops 1" or less, when they look done, they are done. When the meat is white inside (usually a bit stringy) its done.
I think i heard u mention place in London where u purchase so e of ur camping items. Can u share that with me?
That's Forest City Surplus
Thanks for this amazing video , could you tell where can I buy those collapsible bowls ? I also live in Canada
Thanks. We put links for all the items in the video description. You'll find it there. Happy camping!
Come on Ben, an ice maker lol it's camping.
You know what they say...happy wife, happy life!
@@CampingwiththeColes that is so true. Mine never even wanted to bring a BBQ she always wanted me to cook on the fire. We never started to BBQ at camping till the last year or two.
Where do you get the collapsible dishes?
Hey Mike, if you look in the description of the video we included links to all the products. Happy camping!