I don't consider myself a novice (nor and expert) but I enjoy watching experienced trippers do a gear dump. I suppose I am a gear geek. I've done some DIY and gear mod hacks to, I believe, improve their use for me. I also use the baseball style cap with a hooded rain jacket for the same reason but I prefer a Tilley otherwise. And I started years ago using a pump filter then graduated to a BeFree when moving and gravity system for camp. For me the gravity system is filtering while I'm setting up camp. Bottom line is it all works and that I (you) are in the remote area of choice. Thanks for the video.
Hey! I love the detailed feedback and I appreciate you watching my vids. You're always welcome to offer your insight, encouragement and criticism. Best of luck in the great outdoors friend!
Very nice video, very informative for a novice like me. Just started watching and when you said "it's no-name brand" only then I realized that you are Canadian and it obviously made me feel more connected as I live in Ontario. I will be looking forward to your videos of next trip of central Ontario.
Thanks for the gear breakdown - it is clear you know what you're doing, and this provides a ton of value to your viewers. I wanted to mention regarding hats - the hat with lighting is nice, but I find I get a lot of benefits from a trucker-style hat on those hot days. The nylon mesh in the back is a godsend, allowing your head to breathe and allows the breeze to cool you off. Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thank you for your kind words Brandon. To be completely honest, I use an LED Coleman headlamp most of the time rather than that hat (I bring both on trips). Lots of great options!
interesting view point on the water filter, my preference for a gravity filter comes from two angles. 1) I can fill it and leave it to do its thing while i get on with other tasks. 2) No working parts to go wrong, ive had allot of gear over the years and i like to think i look after it well, however the kit that always seems to fail me is kit that has lots of working parts.so if i can avoid carrying pare parts then its a win.
I pack both. For the bulk and weight it’s worth it for me. My squeeze system lives in a small bag bag in my thwart so I can always quickly filter water if I stop fishing too long. My gravity system works when I’m at camp for bulk filtration.
Thanks you for sharing your methods. This definitely varies from person to person. Great basic load out though. A couple must haves for myself is a camp chair and a bug tarp shelter. (Eureka) especially in bug season. I appreciate that you took the time to make the video to help those that are new to to it all.
Thanks for the comment. Indeed, it varies person to person depending on tons of factors like comfort level expectations, physical limitations, food quality priorities, trip length and about 50 more I could think of! It's as you said - a basic starter packing scenario to at least get you thinking about what you need and what you want to carry, etc.
Enjoyed your gear review. I agree with a previous comment. For most of my camping years, I used a First Need pump filter for water. Some years back I switched to the BeFree while paddling and the Platypus Gravity for camp. The First Need worked great, I just do not like pumping water. Keep the videos coming.
Nice Video. BUT.... pumps are for chumps! Just kidding... I do have to say I'm a convert from a pump filter to a gravity filter (on canoe trips) for the following reasons. 1: no moving parts to break 2: Filters a LOT of water at one go, fill it, hang it and you have water for the night and next morning at camp without having to go back to the waters edge multiple times. 3: On a long hot, portage you can use the filter bladder to carry extra water Only con on a gravity filter really is they don't do well below freezing To me, a pump filter is good for backpacking when your water sources are shallow streams or puddles. Also with a pump you can squeeze a bit more life out of the filter cartridge. I used to use a pump, I like my pump filter... But for canoe tripping scooping up 6 liters of cool lake water as you approach your site before you hit shore is hard to beat.
Hey I get it. I've never actually owned and used a gravity pump on a trip so I can't speak well on the topic - just seems that my pump is tiny and compact and easy enough! Thanks for commenting!
Personally I have not. I try to keep things as natural as possible even though tablets (or a drop of Chlorine for that matter) will make the water at least safe(ish) to drink for sure!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. But I get nervous watching this video and wondering if you might have a crazy neighbor with a shotgun trying to sneak up on you (stage right). 😉
Hey, I had to watch the video again to see what you mean about the neighbor! I didn't see anything other than my nosy cat! But thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@@ruggedoutdoorsguide9904 Greetings. I mean this as constructive criticism. When talking you keep glancing to your right as if something is going on offscreen. (the bit about your "neighbor" was hyperbole) I find this distracting from your otherwise great content. Take care.
@@bluesideup007 Oh, I get it now. Yes, this was my first video with an off-camera camera for shooting close-ups of what I'm holding and I wasn't sure if my hands were in the shot - that's why the glances! :) Cheers,
No one is supposed to see her! She does not help with the "Rugged Outdoors ..." branding! My 6-year old daughter named her "Fluffy". Not too original or tough, but while I love my daughter dearly, she is definitely not a chip off the old block.
@@ruggedoutdoorsguide9904 at one point I thought she was a squirrel, then I saw her again and though she was a skunk 😂. Awesome cat. That burner that folds out from the propane bottle. What brand/model is that ? I really prefer the gravity system for water filtering.Hung and done, use water from it for cooking so I don't have to treat the water. Plus if I have more than 2 people it does 4 liters which goes quick. I really like the rain hat argument, changing my mind a bit .
@@ktownc936 Ya, with more than one person on the trip the gravity system is more efficient I think. I just took a look online for my stove and it looks like no one even makes camping stoves that fold out design where the propane canister forms one of the 3 legs of a tripod design. The model is a Coleman 5422A701. It's an oldie but available on eBay. cheers,
I don't consider myself a novice (nor and expert) but I enjoy watching experienced trippers do a gear dump. I suppose I am a gear geek. I've done some DIY and gear mod hacks to, I believe, improve their use for me. I also use the baseball style cap with a hooded rain jacket for the same reason but I prefer a Tilley otherwise. And I started years ago using a pump filter then graduated to a BeFree when moving and gravity system for camp. For me the gravity system is filtering while I'm setting up camp. Bottom line is it all works and that I (you) are in the remote area of choice. Thanks for the video.
Hey! I love the detailed feedback and I appreciate you watching my vids. You're always welcome to offer your insight, encouragement and criticism. Best of luck in the great outdoors friend!
Very nice video, very informative for a novice like me. Just started watching and when you said "it's no-name brand" only then I realized that you are Canadian and it obviously made me feel more connected as I live in Ontario.
I will be looking forward to your videos of next trip of central Ontario.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate you taking time to write. Blessings,
Thanks for the gear breakdown - it is clear you know what you're doing, and this provides a ton of value to your viewers. I wanted to mention regarding hats - the hat with lighting is nice, but I find I get a lot of benefits from a trucker-style hat on those hot days. The nylon mesh in the back is a godsend, allowing your head to breathe and allows the breeze to cool you off.
Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thank you for your kind words Brandon. To be completely honest, I use an LED Coleman headlamp most of the time rather than that hat (I bring both on trips). Lots of great options!
Very good presentation. Breaking down aspects of a trip is solid .
interesting view point on the water filter, my preference for a gravity filter comes from two angles.
1) I can fill it and leave it to do its thing while i get on with other tasks.
2) No working parts to go wrong, ive had allot of gear over the years and i like to think i look after it well, however the kit that always seems to fail me is kit that has lots of working parts.so if i can avoid carrying pare parts then its a win.
There is certainly an argument for a gravity system, and in fact, I just bought one for the reasons you mentioned! Thanks for the feedback!
I pack both. For the bulk and weight it’s worth it for me. My squeeze system lives in a small bag bag in my thwart so I can always quickly filter water if I stop fishing too long. My gravity system works when I’m at camp for bulk filtration.
Thanks you for sharing your methods. This definitely varies from person to person. Great basic load out though. A couple must haves for myself is a camp chair and a bug tarp shelter. (Eureka) especially in bug season. I appreciate that you took the time to make the video to help those that are new to to it all.
Thanks for the comment. Indeed, it varies person to person depending on tons of factors like comfort level expectations, physical limitations, food quality priorities, trip length and about 50 more I could think of! It's as you said - a basic starter packing scenario to at least get you thinking about what you need and what you want to carry, etc.
Enjoyed your gear review. I agree with a previous comment. For most of my camping years, I used a First Need pump filter for water. Some years back I switched to the BeFree while paddling and the Platypus Gravity for camp. The First Need worked great, I just do not like pumping water. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for sharing
Nice Video. BUT.... pumps are for chumps! Just kidding... I do have to say I'm a convert from a pump filter to a gravity filter (on canoe trips) for the following reasons.
1: no moving parts to break
2: Filters a LOT of water at one go, fill it, hang it and you have water for the night and next morning at camp without having to go back to the waters edge multiple times.
3: On a long hot, portage you can use the filter bladder to carry extra water
Only con on a gravity filter really is they don't do well below freezing
To me, a pump filter is good for backpacking when your water sources are shallow streams or puddles. Also with a pump you can squeeze a bit more life out of the filter cartridge.
I used to use a pump, I like my pump filter... But for canoe tripping scooping up 6 liters of cool lake water as you approach your site before you hit shore is hard to beat.
Hey I get it. I've never actually owned and used a gravity pump on a trip so I can't speak well on the topic - just seems that my pump is tiny and compact and easy enough! Thanks for commenting!
@@ruggedoutdoorsguide9904 Thanks for the work you put into your videos. I hope your channel keeps growing.
Great video!! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Very detailed mate. Thanks for the ideas. Greetings from AUS.
Thanks mate, appreciate the shout out from AUS! Thanks for the encouragement!
Thanks for sharing!!😊
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Will you please tell us what the brand and model of blow up mattress you showed? There isn't a link above. Thanks!
No prob! It's an EcoTek Hybern8 - I REALLY like it! here's the link - amzn.to/3J4tglM
Do you ever use water purification tablets?
Personally I have not. I try to keep things as natural as possible even though tablets (or a drop of Chlorine for that matter) will make the water at least safe(ish) to drink for sure!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. But I get nervous watching this video and wondering if you might have a crazy neighbor with a shotgun trying to sneak up on you (stage right). 😉
Hey, I had to watch the video again to see what you mean about the neighbor! I didn't see anything other than my nosy cat! But thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@@ruggedoutdoorsguide9904 Greetings. I mean this as constructive criticism. When talking you keep glancing to your right as if something is going on offscreen. (the bit about your "neighbor" was hyperbole) I find this distracting from your otherwise great content. Take care.
@@bluesideup007 Oh, I get it now. Yes, this was my first video with an off-camera camera for shooting close-ups of what I'm holding and I wasn't sure if my hands were in the shot - that's why the glances! :) Cheers,
Hey what's your cat's name?
No one is supposed to see her! She does not help with the "Rugged Outdoors ..." branding! My 6-year old daughter named her "Fluffy". Not too original or tough, but while I love my daughter dearly, she is definitely not a chip off the old block.
@@ruggedoutdoorsguide9904 at one point I thought she was a squirrel, then I saw her again and though she was a skunk 😂. Awesome cat.
That burner that folds out from the propane bottle. What brand/model is that ?
I really prefer the gravity system for water filtering.Hung and done, use water from it for cooking so I don't have to treat the water. Plus if I have more than 2 people it does 4 liters which goes quick. I really like the rain hat argument, changing my mind a bit .
@@ktownc936 Ya, with more than one person on the trip the gravity system is more efficient I think. I just took a look online for my stove and it looks like no one even makes camping stoves that fold out design where the propane canister forms one of the 3 legs of a tripod design. The model is a Coleman 5422A701. It's an oldie but available on eBay. cheers,