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Oh Nomad makes great sleeping bags! I actually grew up using their bags. Their basic bag lasts a really long time, and they have been making sleeping bags for decades. Awesome to see them expand their market.
"LAVA GEL" lol dude shined up and added some fancy lingo to age old military technology for MRE's and people in the comments are calling him a genius. GOOD LORD HELP US!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@1bowmaniam??? I live in NYC, upstate NY has far to many trekking parks where a fire is prohibited. Lava gel oven can seriously opens up opportunities to enjoy a nice hot meal rather than a packed cold ham sandwich where fires are prohibited. Let’s not diminish the fact you can eat the packets 😂 I may buy one.
Using an exothermic reaction to heat food is far from junk. It's actually genius. Mixing a chemical with water to create sustained temperatures of 200+ degrees is genius level. If I'm ever out camping by myself for a day or 2, I don't need my stove or all the set up and cleaning required to use it.
@@Joe_And_Nina_Pierce it's not new technology. It's basic, well known chemistry. And I really don't see how this is going to reduce cleaning. All I clean up after eating while hiking is my spoon.
@@ageofgaslightenment immediately what I thought of when I saw that. I was like "this isn't knew. pretty sure this is how I heated my MRE's when I was in" lol
@@wilcoxtactical3716 Separating the salt allows for a much longer shelf life and more consistency. It also makes it more idiot proof as we saw with other products people struggle to measure the correct amount of water when using our products.
Not quite, no toxic residue or leftover water. The old technology was an uncontrolled chemical reaction, meaning all of the energy was released at the same time. Lava Gel tempers it so max temp is 205° F and it holds that for 10 minutes and then slowly falls off. The old tech would get to 300° F Plus and then die, so you use the residual heat from the water to heat food. Very inefficient compared to Lava gel.
Jetboil makes a device much smaller, less expensive and it's been on the market for many years. It's called Jetboil Crunchit Fuel Canister Recycling Tool and sells for under $10 almost everywhere.
Very cool stuff. The lava gel oven seems very interesting for one person meal prep. More car camping but short hikes as well due to weight. Several good thoughtful products. Thanks for sharing.
Light weight multi functional items that combines items I'm already using is direction I hope more companies take. One handle for a spoon and tooth brush, that's thinking like a backpacker. More of that, but the toothbrush heads wouldn't make sense unless they sold replacements
The multi-use handle is neat, but the screwing stuff in part is a bit dicey. The point of a long handle is so that stuff on your fingers doesn't go in your mouth, but now you are using your fingers on the stuff that goes in your mouth to screw them on... I suppose you could make sure to always use a clean cloth to touch the stuff you are screwing on, but that does make me a bit less enthusiastic for the product.
It looks like a clone/adaptation of the Snow Peak Home & Camp Burner (GS-600) that's been out at least a couple years. There's already some other clones out that are cheaper than what GSI is doing here (but those may be less durable than the GSI version).
GSI always has some pretty cool stuff. Its no accident that pretty much all my car camping kitchen gear is theirs. Id love to see more of their new line up.
Thank you for sharing the expo items. The lava gel cook system looks promising. For backpacking purposes, it would be even better if you had salt packets with directions for adding water, rather than carry excess water weight around for the duration of the hikes. Better yet, give the salt water ratios and leave us to decide how to carry and dispense that as needed. One last point, $2 per meal in addition to food costs is a bit pricey. Maybe eliminating the salt water packets will bring down the costs. Happy camping! 🤗
Good vid mate lots to look at I have ran the same MSR Wisperlite stove for over 30 years and just change the o-rings every couple of years and the best thing is it will run on any fuel that burns.
I've been searching forever for a single bevel chisel knife but all I could ever find was double bevel... I'll definitely be looking into that outdoor elements chisel neck knife!
There are some similar in Amazon, I’ve been using them for years and they’re much more inexpensive than these. You can drink the water afterwards and mine can be refilled with ice from the store too, think about how you’d freeze again without a freezer if you’re camping for a week +. Mine once they melt, drink the cold water, go get ice and fill, no more water in the cooler making a mess.
After a quick search i see small mouth packs and chemical refilled ones.. could i please have a product name to search for.. very interested in these@@carmenmartinez2882
The Hypershell looks interesting. I was an avid surf fisherman, but as I got older, bad hips and knees make the long trek in soft sand to the shore painful and I have to make several stops. Even at $600 this might be worth it.
I've seen different reports of those green cans blowing up or leaking after being refilled too much. They weren't designed for that and they therefore aren't as durable, so refill with caution.
Right. The original intention was single use but you can refill. Same with the butane canisters. The one caveat is how many times is safe to refill before there is an issue or user error causing a valve issue and failure. I actually like it.
The recycling centers want to see that hole so they are not crudhing live cans of explosive gas. You throw them out because there is no valvd on the tank, just a rubber ball that plugs the stem. After some grit or dirt gets on the ball, or the ball cracks, the canister leaks and when stored in a confined space is likely to explode. The interior is not very rustproof, either.
I’ve not seen a reverse one. That would be the shiznit (sp?) for marshmallows. I’m an expert marshmallow roaster getting them evenly brown / crispy and tripling in size. It’s harder than you think 😂
sorry i have to get very serious with this.... I've never seen a "outdoor" product that screams more bullshit than this thing. total waste of money, resources and space.
❤ My favourite was the orange collapsible single-burner stove near the end of the video (23:28), followed by the refillable propane tanks (18:45). Now if there were a way to merge those 2 products by replacing the GSIs single-use iso canister with the FUEL KEG propane tank, I would buy them in a minute!
That would be an awesom show to go to. So many sporting goods outlets, including Bass Pro, Cabelas, and Academy is about the extent of our source around here and most things are not on display. It would really be nice to put your hands on the gear.
@@FOXMAN09 Thank you for your interest. As a rule, one application is sufficient to achieve relief. However, this also depends on the chosen treatment setting, the skin area and personal sensation. The skin is very individual from person to person. Some also decide to treat twice at a lower temperature (instead of once at the maximum setting). In the case of particularly severe insect bites, it may also be necessary to re-treat the next day. Best regards, Team heat it☺
I'd like to know a lot more about the lavagel oven - specifically if their environmental friendly claims are true. I'd be interested to see if that tick repellant ultrasonic device works on dogs or humans and if dogs can hear it. Thanks for braving the show.
I would love to see the man eat that Powder. He told about that like it was magic candy. 😂 Barocook have these for years. But i dont know if they usw the same minerals.
The inventor does eat it at shows we have had for other products. Lava Gel has been fully vetted as food safe. It is used in our Thermal face mask directly on the skin. The Gel Matrix is actually a soil enhancement because it allows the soil to retain more moisture and the food grade minerals replenish the depleted minerals from the soil. Lava Gel is patented and is not the same as the Barocook.
I'm familiar with MRE heaters and Barocook. The Lava Gel looks like a simpler way to heat soup or a can of something else for one person. For the price I'll probably get one for my prep kit.
You are correct. Lava Gel is a much better product than the old MRE heaters and Barocook uses that same old technology. The old technology was an uncontrolled chemical reaction, meaning all of the energy was released at the same time. Lava Gel tempers it so max temp is 205° F and it holds that for 10 minutes and then slowly falls off. The old tech would get to 300° F Plus and then die, so you use the residual heat from the water to heat food. Very inefficient compared to Lava gel.
Don't waste your money on that. It's much better to have either small ice pack you can tuck between the food to save space. Or to have a large block of ice. And....much much cheaper. It'll also avoid you look like a fool at camp sits ;)
I'm excited for the Lava Gel, and I know flameless cook system/ warming packs are nothing new, but I think they will need to drop to $1 per boil. $2 is a bit much. There are legitimate uses for a flameless cook system, and I'm interested in seeing how the tech evolves, but it needs to come down still.
This is a scam. That old gugy didn't invent anything. It's a MRE flameless heating pouch combined with a container. And the kit, as presented, exists since several decades now and the biggest manufacturer is BaroCook. Check on Google....
That butane to isobutane adapter that GSI has is pretty neat, id definitely like to check that out more. I have a Coleman butane stove that i hardly use anymore and wouldn't mind putting the butane canisters i have to use.
Thank you for reviewing the Lava Gel Oven! We have had so many sales on Amazon we ran out of inventory for Prime. Sending more and should be back on prime soon.
*You did NOT invented that principle of cooking.* It's been used by many military forces all over the world (without the container), and known under "flameless heater pouches". In the outdoor industry, the principle is known as "Flameless cooker". And this, since many, many years now. It is branded under multiple names (BaroCook, Trekmate, Hotone, Plume Grove, Hydro Heater, etc. And, btw, "Lava Gel" is being sold in South Korea for many years. No wonder why no major retailer has YOUR product on their shelves and why you only sale on Amazon....
The people that make the coolerpak. They need to make the cap wide enough so you can put ice it it. Not just water. If I'm traveling then I can buy ice and put the ice in the cooler pak
Mu dog hates the wet chemical tick repellent. He walks away every time he sees me coming for him with one in my hand. I now use the tickless product for my dog. It is great! It also deters mosquitoes.
I don;t see the butane adapter listed in your description, or the GSI Outdoors butane stove that folded up so nicely. Does that just mean neither is available yet?
Ya that would have been nice. I saw you there as they were closing the doors the first day, but you were engaged in conversation with folks and I didn't want to interrupt. Next time.
Great video review, i must compliment you on long hours and not laughing outloud on the A/C cooler slash jacket. Thumbs up on being professional 👍🏻👍🏻 Though i cant find the review or link for the GSI crossover sink clean up set. A link or direction would be awesome 😎
Much appreciated! That cooler vest was a real hoot. Some of that GSI stuff won't be out until next year so that's probably why I couldn't find a link yet.
thanks for sharing. I love that GSI collapsible butane stove. Had my eye on a closeout stove but it, well, takes up a lot more space XD I love the idea behind those Fuel Kegs (I saw one at a store tonight even) but for myself, I don't have room for one of those huge backyard grill-sized propane canisters to refill it with. I like the idea behind the Lava Gel oven but someone on Amazon said theirs warped on the first use >_> The Barocook oven exists, too; both of these, the heating elements are way too expensive imo. Both products feel like printer companies lol. The money is in the refills :D
I like budget friendly, or if expensive it must be tech/ light or very innovative (multi cards don’t meet the criteria) Hey!!! I got my Scout Feather in the post last week! It’s like a larger and more functional Folts CRKT, I can personally recommend it as a handy camp knife, fire starter….the spine has a great 90’ grind, my bedding can attest to the big fire starting sparks it produces…….
I've been using it the past few weeks and imposing it on family members and so far I think it's legit. Not perfect and has its tradeoffs (my kids squeal at the heat) but useful. Maybe I should do a video on it.
It is similar but not the same. The old technology was an uncontrolled chemical reaction, meaning all of the energy was released at the same time. Lava Gel tempers it so max temp is 205° F and it holds that for 10 minutes and then slowly falls off. The old tech would get to 300° F Plus and then die, so you use the residual heat from the water to heat food. Very inefficient compared to Lava gel. It is patented in almost every major GDP.
i camp solo a lot and I am always looking for a better sleeping setup. I would like to find a hammock with bug net and rainfly that can also is purpose build as a bivy on the ground should there not be trees. Is this something that is out there, or am i overthinking it?
I don't know of anything off hand. It might be that those are both niche products used generally by different folks. Maybe just not enough interest to make it.
Need a Full usage review of the GSI selkirk collapsible butane stove please! How Low can you go on simmer without turning off the burner? I understand lack of usable flame control, especially for simmering, is a pretty big issue with many camp stoves.
If you're interested, I'm 99% confident the LavaGel is what is known as a Phase Change Material, super fascinating stuff. This one seems optimized to quickly heat up to 212/100 and staying there as to cook, ofc
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Oh Nomad makes great sleeping bags! I actually grew up using their bags. Their basic bag lasts a really long time, and they have been making sleeping bags for decades. Awesome to see them expand their market.
Looks like they're just making their move into the US.
"LAVA GEL" lol dude shined up and added some fancy lingo to age old military technology for MRE's and people in the comments are calling him a genius. GOOD LORD HELP US!! 🤣🤣🤣
That lava gel oven is really neat!
Two pounds of trash for a one pound freeze dried meal, all in the same time as any other camp stove.
@@1bowmaniam???
I live in NYC, upstate NY has far to many trekking parks where a fire is prohibited.
Lava gel oven can seriously opens up opportunities to enjoy a nice hot meal rather than a packed cold ham sandwich where fires are prohibited.
Let’s not diminish the fact you can eat the packets 😂
I may buy one.
It is just FRH with greenwash.
$39.99 for a hot dog stick?! Haha no thanks.
Even if it spins by itself? 😉
Had one that did marshmallows years ago. Lasted exactly one use, and broke where the spinny bit met the handle. It likely didn't cost $40 though.
ive yet to find a good banana stick, roasted bananas are surprisingly delicious, esp on a smore
I'd buy one. Put some Cornish game hens on it lol
What ever happened to a stick and making a point on one end.
The good old days
I bought a 'Heat It' bug bite thing from Amazon and for me it works really well, itch free night and I had over 7 bites on each hand!
Nice! I've been camping quite a bit lately and am finding it works quite well for me too.
Hey, thank you very much for your order and enjoy your itch-free time! 😊
Very interesting video. A lot of the gear answered questions no one was asking.
yo hot dog man was working harrrrd for that money
$39.99 for a glorified stick on sale for $37.99. lol I wouldn't buy it for $15
And embarrassing the heck outta the woman behind him.
Love the enthusiasm!
The level of junk is amazing
One man's trash is another man's treasure.
Using an exothermic reaction to heat food is far from junk. It's actually genius. Mixing a chemical with water to create sustained temperatures of 200+ degrees is genius level. If I'm ever out camping by myself for a day or 2, I don't need my stove or all the set up and cleaning required to use it.
Exothermic reaction has been used to heat MREs in the military for decades.
@@Joe_And_Nina_Pierce it's not new technology. It's basic, well known chemistry.
And I really don't see how this is going to reduce cleaning. All I clean up after eating while hiking is my spoon.
@@ageofgaslightenment immediately what I thought of when I saw that. I was like "this isn't knew. pretty sure this is how I heated my MRE's when I was in" lol
The hotdog gear seems awesome for ultra-light camping lol
Hahaha. First thing I put in my pack.
If you're going ultra light, I doubt you should prioritize what you can achieve with just a little bit of attention and a light hand movement^^
@@nerdhector6190 😂 Exactly what I was thinking.
The lava gel was super interesting
9:28 It's an MRE Heater bag.....
I thought the same thing.
They've reinvented the wheel!
@@remyllebeau77And made it heavier and more complicated. The MRE heater could use any water not a special salt water.
@@wilcoxtactical3716 Separating the salt allows for a much longer shelf life and more consistency. It also makes it more idiot proof as we saw with other products people struggle to measure the correct amount of water when using our products.
Not quite, no toxic residue or leftover water. The old technology was an uncontrolled chemical reaction, meaning all of the energy was released at the same time. Lava Gel tempers it so max temp is 205° F and it holds that for 10 minutes and then slowly falls off. The old tech would get to 300° F Plus and then die, so you use the residual heat from the water to heat food. Very inefficient compared to Lava gel.
Outdoor Elements just got a new customer! Sweet stuff
I really like their stuff too.
Jetboil makes a device much smaller, less expensive and it's been on the market for many years. It's called Jetboil Crunchit Fuel Canister Recycling Tool and sells for under $10 almost everywhere.
I laughed out loud when he plugged his buddy to the AC
😂
So did I. And I was there next to him.
They made the Budddy Cooler
Here in Germany we use the Heat it already for a few years. I highly recommed it.
Was a bit confused that bite away is not a thing in US.
Good to know!
Very cool stuff. The lava gel oven seems very interesting for one person meal prep. More car camping but short hikes as well due to weight. Several good thoughtful products. Thanks for sharing.
Lava gel looks very much like flameless ration heaters, already in use in MREs. Just add in a box and tray instead of using retort pouches.
Light weight multi functional items that combines items I'm already using is direction I hope more companies take. One handle for a spoon and tooth brush, that's thinking like a backpacker. More of that, but the toothbrush heads wouldn't make sense unless they sold replacements
Totally agree, I really love the products coming from Outdoor Element.
The multi-use handle is neat, but the screwing stuff in part is a bit dicey.
The point of a long handle is so that stuff on your fingers doesn't go in your mouth, but now you are using your fingers on the stuff that goes in your mouth to screw them on...
I suppose you could make sure to always use a clean cloth to touch the stuff you are screwing on, but that does make me a bit less enthusiastic for the product.
Great vid. Thanks for brining us in!
The Lavagel Oven looks AWESOME‼
Thanks 👍
It's a scam. Check for MRE Flameless heater piuches and also the company BaroCook. that old guy didn;t invent anything...
that lid looked like it was bowed out and warped to me.
Not new, look around there's many brands...
Those Nomad sleeping bangs are really comfy. I have them too. They feel like you're under a cotton blanket.
Toys toys toys!! I'd love to see more on the GSI butane folding stove, please.
Noted!
It looks like a clone/adaptation of the Snow Peak Home & Camp Burner (GS-600) that's been out at least a couple years. There's already some other clones out that are cheaper than what GSI is doing here (but those may be less durable than the GSI version).
I don't see it on their website.
I couldn’t find anything on the Armadillo Camping Table. Supercool!
A lone British dude makes it and I'm not sure he's even got inventory yet. Brand new.
GSI always has some pretty cool stuff. Its no accident that pretty much all my car camping kitchen gear is theirs. Id love to see more of their new line up.
The "lava gel oven" is just like a heater you get in an MRE. They're trying to con people with that one 😂
Thank you for sharing the expo items. The lava gel cook system looks promising. For backpacking purposes, it would be even better if you had salt packets with directions for adding water, rather than carry excess water weight around for the duration of the hikes. Better yet, give the salt water ratios and leave us to decide how to carry and dispense that as needed. One last point, $2 per meal in addition to food costs is a bit pricey. Maybe eliminating the salt water packets will bring down the costs. Happy camping! 🤗
i like the multi purpose pot holder to prep cans for PROPER disposal !!!!
Cool gizmo.
I use legally refillable King Flame ones. Cost about $35 for 2 one pound canisters and about $1 to refill from your big tank at home.
Jetboil Crunchit Recycling tool sells for less than $10. Been on the market for several years now. And it's safer, smaller.
That cooler using a tube to connect to the jacket made me crack up
Good vid mate lots to look at I have ran the same MSR Wisperlite stove for over 30 years and just change the o-rings every couple of years and the best thing is it will run on any fuel that burns.
If it ain't broke, don't replace it! Cheers
It is the best stove I own also. The ultimate one and done cook system.
"Heat it" is nuts. Have one here. Small, light and it is working and you have it allways with you instead of the bigger bite away sticks
It has surprised me.
Thanks for your content. I'd love to hear more about the Teton Hacienda 8 person tent.
Noted, thanks!
Same. It was saying 8 person, but with that cot and a person in it - it wasn't looking 8 person.
Wow! I Ioved that cool stove in the orange case. I want one!
I've been searching forever for a single bevel chisel knife but all I could ever find was double bevel...
I'll definitely be looking into that outdoor elements chisel neck knife!
Good stuff.
Those knives were very clever and reasonable. Would love more info on them
Apparently they are on Indigogo right now for pre-order but I think he said he'll have stock soon.
They look quite "inspired" by the CRKT Minimalist series.
i really think the turning sausages thing is a good idea because they get an even spread of heat/crust and it enhances your food
I would love to see those ice packs up against your ice chest test.
There are some similar in Amazon, I’ve been using them for years and they’re much more inexpensive than these. You can drink the water afterwards and mine can be refilled with ice from the store too, think about how you’d freeze again without a freezer if you’re camping for a week +. Mine once they melt, drink the cold water, go get ice and fill, no more water in the cooler making a mess.
I like that idea a lot. Thanks.
After a quick search i see small mouth packs and chemical refilled ones.. could i please have a product name to search for.. very interested in these@@carmenmartinez2882
I’m always impressed with what Outdoor Elements come up with
Very cool little gadgets. Thanks for watching.
That Heat insect bite thing would be a game changer if it worked!
I'm a believer. It does work. I did another video about it if you want to see what I mean.
Love the GSI stuff. Great company.
Lavagel oven, GSI stove and Heat-it bite healer stand out for me as practical and well designed concepts/items.
Lavagel oven is just the mre heater they give soldiers. 😅
Focus was nauseating but content was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
The Hypershell looks interesting. I was an avid surf fisherman, but as I got older, bad hips and knees make the long trek in soft sand to the shore painful and I have to make several stops. Even at $600 this might be worth it.
Interesting point and good idea.
The outdoor element stuff looks amazing and well thought out! Amazing for that price
It really is!
Great reviews! My guess is the big new item for camping and backpacking is going to be the Starlink Mini. 😆
Why would you pierce a used pro pan tank when they are so easy to refill? I never throw away a small propane tank. Wasteful.
I've seen different reports of those green cans blowing up or leaking after being refilled too much. They weren't designed for that and they therefore aren't as durable, so refill with caution.
Right. The original intention was single use but you can refill. Same with the butane canisters. The one caveat is how many times is safe to refill before there is an issue or user error causing a valve issue and failure. I actually like it.
The recycling centers want to see that hole so they are not crudhing live cans of explosive gas.
You throw them out because there is no valvd on the tank, just a rubber ball that plugs the stem. After some grit or dirt gets on the ball, or the ball cracks, the canister leaks and when stored in a confined space is likely to explode.
The interior is not very rustproof, either.
I'm not American so I may not understand, but was that hotdog holder slightly over-engineered?
How very European of you to ask. 😂 But probably ya.
That's called Capitalism 😊. If it sells, it's a successful venture!
I’ve not seen a reverse one. That would be the shiznit (sp?) for marshmallows. I’m an expert marshmallow roaster getting them evenly brown / crispy and tripling in size. It’s harder than you think 😂
sorry i have to get very serious with this.... I've never seen a "outdoor" product that screams more bullshit than this thing. total waste of money, resources and space.
Love the OE knives 😊
❤ My favourite was the orange collapsible single-burner stove near the end of the video (23:28), followed by the refillable propane tanks (18:45).
Now if there were a way to merge those 2 products by replacing the GSIs single-use iso canister with the FUEL KEG propane tank, I would buy them in a minute!
That would be an awesom show to go to. So many sporting goods outlets, including Bass Pro, Cabelas, and Academy is about the extent of our source around here and most things are not on display. It would really be nice to put your hands on the gear.
Those guys weren't at this show unfortunately. At least not that I could see. Was fun to visit though.
I have the heat it since about a year and carry it around on my keychain. Super handy, if one has a mosquito bite
How long does it stop the itching for?
@@FOXMAN09 Thank you for your interest. As a rule, one application is sufficient to achieve relief. However, this also depends on the chosen treatment setting, the skin area and personal sensation. The skin is very individual from person to person. Some also decide to treat twice at a lower temperature (instead of once at the maximum setting). In the case of particularly severe insect bites, it may also be necessary to re-treat the next day.
Best regards, Team heat it☺
Nomad sleeping bags are the best. Had one since i was a kid and now after 30+ years just bought a new one because the old one was finally done.
03:18 I think I found my Ghostrike replacement. Wonder if that thing carries 12:00 scout and stays out the way.
Cool stuff
I'd like to know a lot more about the lavagel oven - specifically if their environmental friendly claims are true. I'd be interested to see if that tick repellant ultrasonic device works on dogs or humans and if dogs can hear it. Thanks for braving the show.
that ultra sound thingy doesn't work. ticks literally climb over it.
I would love to see the man eat that Powder. He told about that like it was magic candy. 😂
Barocook have these for years. But i dont know if they usw the same minerals.
They don't work. There is no scientific evidence that they have any effect. I would say they are just scam.
The inventor does eat it at shows we have had for other products. Lava Gel has been fully vetted as food safe. It is used in our Thermal face mask directly on the skin. The Gel Matrix is actually a soil enhancement because it allows the soil to retain more moisture and the food grade minerals replenish the depleted minerals from the soil. Lava Gel is patented and is not the same as the Barocook.
@@LavaGelOven when you put it on your skin it will be burn your face. Or not? Or put it on when the heating time is over?
everything you don´t need
OMG!! These were ALL great!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm familiar with MRE heaters and Barocook. The Lava Gel looks like a simpler way to heat soup or a can of something else for one person. For the price I'll probably get one for my prep kit.
You are correct. Lava Gel is a much better product than the old MRE heaters and Barocook uses that same old technology. The old technology was an uncontrolled chemical reaction, meaning all of the energy was released at the same time. Lava Gel tempers it so max temp is 205° F and it holds that for 10 minutes and then slowly falls off. The old tech would get to 300° F Plus and then die, so you use the residual heat from the water to heat food. Very inefficient compared to Lava gel.
@@LavaGelOven Thanks for the update. I did place an order for the bundle kit.
The GSI stuff looked good. A lot of the other gear seemed gimmicky. Nice vid. Thanks!
Thanks for the video 😊
My pleasure 😊
I really like the last item..tge fold up burner. I also liked that gel pack cooker container.
the stove is dope dude
The lava gel, he won't tell you he just repackaged a MRE heater.
it is different stuff same concept mre heaters dont gel like that
I clicked on the cooler pack link. They haven't launched yet. Any idea when they are going to hit the shelves?
Don't waste your money on that. It's much better to have either small ice pack you can tuck between the food to save space. Or to have a large block of ice. And....much much cheaper. It'll also avoid you look like a fool at camp sits ;)
I believe they said they're gonna do a Kickstarter first. Check there.
20:23 Now that is interesting. Ordered one to see how well it works.
So far I've been impressed with mine.
I'm excited for the Lava Gel, and I know flameless cook system/ warming packs are nothing new, but I think they will need to drop to $1 per boil. $2 is a bit much. There are legitimate uses for a flameless cook system, and I'm interested in seeing how the tech evolves, but it needs to come down still.
This is a scam. That old gugy didn't invent anything. It's a MRE flameless heating pouch combined with a container. And the kit, as presented, exists since several decades now and the biggest manufacturer is BaroCook. Check on Google....
That butane to isobutane adapter that GSI has is pretty neat, id definitely like to check that out more. I have a Coleman butane stove that i hardly use anymore and wouldn't mind putting the butane canisters i have to use.
Definitely looks handy.
A follow up on the Heat It product would be nice . ❤
Lavageloven salesman: This bad boy is Sustainable! *opens thick plastic bag with a sip of water inside*😂😂😂
Thank you for reviewing the Lava Gel Oven! We have had so many sales on Amazon we ran out of inventory for Prime. Sending more and should be back on prime soon.
That's a great problem to have! Hopefully we sent some of those shoppers your way. Cheers.
*You did NOT invented that principle of cooking.* It's been used by many military forces all over the world (without the container), and known under "flameless heater pouches". In the outdoor industry, the principle is known as "Flameless cooker". And this, since many, many years now. It is branded under multiple names (BaroCook, Trekmate, Hotone, Plume Grove, Hydro Heater, etc. And, btw, "Lava Gel" is being sold in South Korea for many years. No wonder why no major retailer has YOUR product on their shelves and why you only sale on Amazon....
The people that make the coolerpak. They need to make the cap wide enough so you can put ice it it. Not just water. If I'm traveling then I can buy ice and put the ice in the cooler pak
Yeah and to clean or dry the bag, but so it will be molded.
Good idea
Yeah and line it so that dry ice can go into it as well... Give them frigid temps some legs! That would be righteous
That camp stove that folded in on itself was cool. 24:30
Agreed
That lava gel oven is amazing!
I like the outdoor-element stuff
lava gel sounds interesting, would need to see an in depth test
Agreed and noted, thanks for watching!
Mu dog hates the wet chemical tick repellent. He walks away every time he sees me coming for him with one in my hand. I now use the tickless product for my dog. It is great! It also deters mosquitoes.
Thanks for sharing!
I don;t see the butane adapter listed in your description, or the GSI Outdoors butane stove that folded up so nicely. Does that just mean neither is available yet?
I couldn't find it online yet.
There is also certain gasstations you can get 20 Lbs of ice for $1
Wow really? Where?
Can everyday people attend these or only retailers?
I'm pretty sure retailers only
Not open to the public, but not retailers only. Media (like this fella) can get in.
This particular show is only open to industry folks like buyers for retailers, media, etc.
Loved the video. Thank u.
Nice! Should have met up while we were both there!
Ya that would have been nice. I saw you there as they were closing the doors the first day, but you were engaged in conversation with folks and I didn't want to interrupt. Next time.
Great video review, i must compliment you on long hours and not laughing outloud on the A/C cooler slash jacket. Thumbs up on being professional 👍🏻👍🏻 Though i cant find the review or link for the GSI crossover sink clean up set. A link or direction would be awesome 😎
Much appreciated! That cooler vest was a real hoot. Some of that GSI stuff won't be out until next year so that's probably why I couldn't find a link yet.
Great video!!!
When does that GSI folding stove come out?? Great design!
That has to be a fun time! I subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
6:10 thats so clever and well made
thanks for sharing. I love that GSI collapsible butane stove. Had my eye on a closeout stove but it, well, takes up a lot more space XD
I love the idea behind those Fuel Kegs (I saw one at a store tonight even) but for myself, I don't have room for one of those huge backyard grill-sized propane canisters to refill it with.
I like the idea behind the Lava Gel oven but someone on Amazon said theirs warped on the first use >_> The Barocook oven exists, too; both of these, the heating elements are way too expensive imo. Both products feel like printer companies lol. The money is in the refills :D
I like budget friendly, or if expensive it must be tech/ light or very innovative (multi cards don’t meet the criteria)
Hey!!! I got my Scout Feather in the post last week! It’s like a larger and more functional Folts CRKT, I can personally recommend it as a handy camp knife, fire starter….the spine has a great 90’ grind, my bedding can attest to the big fire starting sparks it produces…….
Would be interested to see if the bug bite thing actually works
I've been using it the past few weeks and imposing it on family members and so far I think it's legit. Not perfect and has its tradeoffs (my kids squeal at the heat) but useful. Maybe I should do a video on it.
It should work. I've always used hot water and metal spoon. 😅
Lmao at the portable AC with the cooler suit...screams "high school invention"...who TF funded that, the parents? 😂
Great video, I'm used to watching NAMM convention videos. Glad to see someone shining some light on camping conventions.
Like the compact camp stove!
Have you made a review about the latest sleeping pads?
No, not yet. Are you interested in the more backpacking style air mattresses or the thick comfy car camping pads?
Lavagel seems awesome for vehicle emergency kits or go bags
Nomad bags look sick
I need that flextail headlamp. Does anyone know when they’re releasing that???
Not sure yet.
Oh man if that GSI stove could also do propane it would be the ultimate. Still pretty slick though and tempting
Interested to see if that Solokool actually works on low for 10 hours and on a side note, how do you vent it out because usually that part is hot air.
Lava Gel has been out for many years in South Korea for camping and hiking products.
It is similar but not the same. The old technology was an uncontrolled chemical reaction, meaning all of the energy was released at the same time. Lava Gel tempers it so max temp is 205° F and it holds that for 10 minutes and then slowly falls off. The old tech would get to 300° F Plus and then die, so you use the residual heat from the water to heat food. Very inefficient compared to Lava gel. It is patented in almost every major GDP.
Yeah, the guy lied.
i camp solo a lot and I am always looking for a better sleeping setup. I would like to find a hammock with bug net and rainfly that can also is purpose build as a bivy on the ground should there not be trees. Is this something that is out there, or am i overthinking it?
I don't know of anything off hand. It might be that those are both niche products used generally by different folks. Maybe just not enough interest to make it.
Doesn’t Haven make a hammock like that?
Need a Full usage review of the GSI selkirk collapsible butane stove please! How Low can you go on simmer without turning off the burner? I understand lack of usable flame control, especially for simmering, is a pretty big issue with many camp stoves.
Very interesting show
Glad you enjoyed it
I really liked the Fuel Keg. I will be getting that so I'm not putting 1lb green bottles in the landfill.
Looks like a good one.
Get the Flame King, $35 not for one but 2! Cost about $1 to refill from your tank.
@@theoutdoorempiretoo expensive, Flame King is 2 for $35. I have them and use all the time.
If you're interested, I'm 99% confident the LavaGel is what is known as a Phase Change Material, super fascinating stuff. This one seems optimized to quickly heat up to 212/100 and staying there as to cook, ofc