Whatever ad money you are making on these videos is not enough. The amount of time and effort you put into these things is fantastic. Your methodical and meticulous approach is admirable and sincerely appreciated.
I make zero, actually. YT puts those ads on. I never signed up for their affiliate program, or whatever it is called. I figure they deserve the revenue for hosting.
@@GearSkeptic The reason people come to UA-cam is for the content. UA-cam earned almost 20 billion in 2020, I think you should sign up and get your cut.
@@GearSkepticMay I suggest you to sign up to the ads program and donate the money to the most effective charities in the world? google: givewell or for animals: animalcharityevaluators
Here is my 2 cents. Testing canister topped stoves for fuel efficiency requires a tremendous amount of work. I found that calm conditions don't tell a compelling story. A slight breeze (2-4 mph) will show a startling difference between the different stoves. So I would start with testing in windy conditions and ignore calm conditions as the knowledge gained in calm conditions may be of minimal value. Love the work that you are doing, keep it up.
Dear GearSkeptic, in the TV show “home improvement “ there is this neighbor who doesn’t show his face. As you’re presenting everything just by your voice and hands you remind me of him. You’re a true UA-cam hero!!! Your ability to explain, analyze and guiding on gear is unique. Thank you for that. Note that you have followers all over the world. I’m greeting you from the Netherlands. Looking forward to what’s coming. 🙋♂️p.s. thank you for also mentioning in the metric system.
This is exciting news, and I predict your channel is going to take off and have videos that people will reference for years. I’m also jealous of your new workshop!
You crack me up!! 😂 I love how you geek out on things that I used to take for granted! You are definitely helping me get my base weight down. Thank you, Gear Skeptic!!
So happy to see this! I love your videos, I learned so much from your series on nutrition. Excited to see what is next.
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Wow, nice shop👍🏻 you don't have to excuse anything because we just pay attention not money on your content 😉 I'm happy to see your content soon or later and I'm sure I will find some good value in your informations 🤗 Nice greetings from Taiwan 🙋🏼♂️🌴
The quality of content on this channel is absolutely insane. Only minor point imo is the 720p recording quality, I think given such investment in a workshop like that it'd definitely make sense to get better video gear too.
Awesome!! Hey I was thinking, the world of backpacking materials (DCF, Ultra, EPX, every acronym under the sun) could be ripe for some classic skepticism and breakdown of the benefits of each. Looking forward to more content.
Hype train leaving the station. Hope you can include a Pocketrocket 2 in your research! I'd wager between PR2 and the BRT that'd cover a huge chunk of market share. Keep up the great work and thank you so much for it!
I thought the same, so I’m going to try and quantify how much you might actually save, see how fuel savings factor into the weight differences of various setups.
Amazing channel, looking forward to more of your analysis and discussions! You're like the Paul Harrell of the backpacking gear world! Seeing your workshop makes me excited, I can't imagine how it feels for you. Happy New Year!
Fantastic series and thoughtful insights into not only caloric density by weight, but also by volume. My suggestion to add to your lab is a bomb calorimeter then you could measure the theoretical calories in vs how many of those calories were actually used by the body. For example, you showed that the highest number of calories by weight and density is olive oil and you showed the result of a pure olive oil diet (a roll of toilet paper - hinting most of the calories would pass through you). I have read that 30% of the calories in whole nuts are not used by the body. One of the possible reasons is the nuts not being chewed into particles small enough for complete digestion. So, in theory, peanut butter has more “usable” calories than peanuts. The bomb calorimeter could measure the “input” and the “output” calories and derive the “usable” calories. How many more “usable” calories are in 1,000 calories of peanut butter vs whole peanuts? Maybe someone has done a paper on this? Just another factor to consider in search for optimizing “usable” calories vs weight vs volume. Your series has been an eye opener. Thanks for all the time, and effort, in your fantastic series.
On another note! Try check out some thermometer stickers if you haven't already! I use them to save fuel on a trip. The ones I have weigh 0.26 grams and work fairly well once stuck to one of my pots. I've found heating my water to 176 degrees f is more than hot enough for coffee and rehydrating meals while only about 78% of the fuel a full boil would require.
Thank you for the continued dedication you have shown in producing such great videos. I wonder if you would consider adding another pot type to your upcoming stove testing. I'm on the fence over trying a pot with a "heat collector" like the jet boil system and wonder if that would significantly influence boil efficiency as it is reported to influence boil time. Thank you.
I'm hoping it is just because the room is almost empty. I've got plans for some library-style shelving to hold bins of gear. Maybe that will help. Otherwise, I'll look into options!
I admire your dedication Sr. Keep up the good work! Your intro turning on the heater will be factually incorrect from now on, I hope you can live with that 😂
I'm looking forward to the stove efficiency video. I have wondered if my ultra light BRS stove is the way to go since I've heard it's not efficient on fuel.
It depends on where you are. I moved to a more rural area where many people have either boats or motor homes, so places to park them are more popular. I have neither an RV or a boat, so it’s all work space to me!
They’re on the way! Plus, I’m gonna get a wind speed meter to measure. I’m interested to see how a windscreen setup can compare to things like Jetboil and MSR Reactor when windy, on an efficiency vs. weight basis.
I'd love it if you could validate my choice of stove by doing an accurate alcohol vs gas system for weight/boils/efficiency. I'm going with the trail designs keg f beer can number fuelled by bio ethanol for my UK coast to coast thru hike as opposed to my MSR pocket rocket 2 and 220gm can of gas on the premise that it will be lighter in time than lugging an empty can round (case of use - 600ml of water boiled 3 times a day, pot is just the large pot from the soto thermostack)? Am I wrong? I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks
I would definitely like to incorporate alcohol stoves into the testing! Just need to get wind effects, wind screens, and exchanger pots into the database as a basis for comparison.
Optimal configuration" has to include a Caldera-cone-style skirt trapping heat on the sides of the pot? Not a full Caldera-cone, rather a skirt reaching an inch or so below pot's bottom. Just long enough to trap heat, but not so long as to yellow the stove's flame? ps. Welcome back, world was a darker place without your wisdom, Mr Skeptic.
I do want to expand it into an eventual series to include remote canister stoves, and even look into alcohol and stick stoves. Other thoughts include the difference between lid on and off, and seeing if pot material matters (similar shapes in titanium, aluminum, and steel).
Whatever ad money you are making on these videos is not enough. The amount of time and effort you put into these things is fantastic. Your methodical and meticulous approach is admirable and sincerely appreciated.
I make zero, actually. YT puts those ads on. I never signed up for their affiliate program, or whatever it is called. I figure they deserve the revenue for hosting.
@@GearSkeptic The reason people come to UA-cam is for the content. UA-cam earned almost 20 billion in 2020, I think you should sign up and get your cut.
@@GearSkeptic without people like you there wouldn’t be a reason to visit the platform. you deserve your slice
One of my favorite backpacking channels! If you ever start a patreon I’m signing up! And I’ve never done that for any other content creator before
@@GearSkepticMay I suggest you to sign up to the ads program and donate the money to the most effective charities in the world?
google: givewell
or for animals:
animalcharityevaluators
Here is my 2 cents. Testing canister topped stoves for fuel efficiency requires a tremendous amount of work. I found that calm conditions don't tell a compelling story. A slight breeze (2-4 mph) will show a startling difference between the different stoves. So I would start with testing in windy conditions and ignore calm conditions as the knowledge gained in calm conditions may be of minimal value. Love the work that you are doing, keep it up.
I do have plans for controlled wind speed testing, but I still want a baseline from which to start. But yah, it is going to be a lot of testing.
@@GearSkeptic You can likely also use that to test different set-ups for wind protection, to optimize that for efficiency.
Dear GearSkeptic, in the TV show “home improvement “ there is this neighbor who doesn’t show his face. As you’re presenting everything just by your voice and hands you remind me of him. You’re a true UA-cam hero!!! Your ability to explain, analyze and guiding on gear is unique. Thank you for that. Note that you have followers all over the world. I’m greeting you from the Netherlands. Looking forward to what’s coming. 🙋♂️p.s. thank you for also mentioning in the metric system.
Thanks very much! It is kind of you to say, and I really appreciate it.
This is exciting news, and I predict your channel is going to take off and have videos that people will reference for years. I’m also jealous of your new workshop!
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Woot Woot Glad You’re still Breathing 🎉
Appreciate all you do. Cant wait for the new tests.
If possible, a real world test of sleeping bag R-value would be so valuable!
Love your content buddy. Your shop looks great! Keep doing you!
You crack me up!! 😂 I love how you geek out on things that I used to take for granted! You are definitely helping me get my base weight down. Thank you, Gear Skeptic!!
Very cool! I look forward to more data-driven gear guides.
Looking forward to your future videos. Thanks for the update
Cannot wait to see what you bring us next!!
very excited. I echo what others have said about the echo!
As a new UL backpacker I am really enjoying your content. One of the few subbed channels where I have the bell alert activated. Shop looks great!
Thanks! I am very glad if any of it can help.
So happy to see this! I love your videos, I learned so much from your series on nutrition. Excited to see what is next.
Wow, nice shop👍🏻 you don't have to excuse anything because we just pay attention not money on your content 😉
I'm happy to see your content soon or later and I'm sure I will find some good value in your informations 🤗
Nice greetings from Taiwan 🙋🏼♂️🌴
Thanks very much!
@@GearSkeptic you're welcome
The quality of content on this channel is absolutely insane. Only minor point imo is the 720p recording quality, I think given such investment in a workshop like that it'd definitely make sense to get better video gear too.
Just want to say thanks for all the effort and value you're bringing to the outdoor community.
Dang! You've been busy! Happy to hang out waiting on your testing!
Great to see you on here! Nice shop you got there! 👍👍
Awesome!! Hey I was thinking, the world of backpacking materials (DCF, Ultra, EPX, every acronym under the sun) could be ripe for some classic skepticism and breakdown of the benefits of each. Looking forward to more content.
Hype train leaving the station. Hope you can include a Pocketrocket 2 in your research! I'd wager between PR2 and the BRT that'd cover a huge chunk of market share. Keep up the great work and thank you so much for it!
congratulations, ill be waiting for fun with data to back it up.
I have long advocated wider cook pots save fuel. Of course, I could be totally wrong (it's happened). So, I'm really interested to see what you find.
same, it just makes more sense :D
I thought the same, so I’m going to try and quantify how much you might actually save, see how fuel savings factor into the weight differences of various setups.
Whoo hoo! Glad to see you back and look fwd to your new projects. Happy New Year. Thanks for everything you do.
Very excited for the new content. The new shop is incredible! Thank you for all your much-appreciated efforts!
Woot woot!!! Love the work ya do! Keep m comin
Amazing channel, looking forward to more of your analysis and discussions! You're like the Paul Harrell of the backpacking gear world! Seeing your workshop makes me excited, I can't imagine how it feels for you. Happy New Year!
Thanks! So many projects, so little time 🙃
Looking forward to your future videos!
You’re amazing, shop looks great
Fantastic series and thoughtful insights into not only caloric density by weight, but also by volume. My suggestion to add to your lab is a bomb calorimeter then you could measure the theoretical calories in vs how many of those calories were actually used by the body. For example, you showed that the highest number of calories by weight and density is olive oil and you showed the result of a pure olive oil diet (a roll of toilet paper - hinting most of the calories would pass through you). I have read that 30% of the calories in whole nuts are not used by the body. One of the possible reasons is the nuts not being chewed into particles small enough for complete digestion. So, in theory, peanut butter has more “usable” calories than peanuts. The bomb calorimeter could measure the “input” and the “output” calories and derive the “usable” calories. How many more “usable” calories are in 1,000 calories of peanut butter vs whole peanuts? Maybe someone has done a paper on this? Just another factor to consider in search for optimizing “usable” calories vs weight vs volume. Your series has been an eye opener. Thanks for all the time, and effort, in your fantastic series.
Thanks much. A bomb calorimeter would definitely be fun, but they aren’t cheap!
Great! Glad to see what new stuff you're getting into.
Oh man I'm excited to see what your able to do with all this! So stoked! Congrats on the new shop and thank you for your time and efforts!
On another note! Try check out some thermometer stickers if you haven't already! I use them to save fuel on a trip. The ones I have weigh 0.26 grams and work fairly well once stuck to one of my pots. I've found heating my water to 176 degrees f is more than hot enough for coffee and rehydrating meals while only about 78% of the fuel a full boil would require.
Interesting! I will check those out.
Awesome news! Can’t wait for what’s coming!
Oh man! Can’t wait. The rightful heir to the great Hiram Cook!
I wish! He is a legend.
Thank you for the continued dedication you have shown in producing such great videos. I wonder if you would consider adding another pot type to your upcoming stove testing. I'm on the fence over trying a pot with a "heat collector" like the jet boil system and wonder if that would significantly influence boil efficiency as it is reported to influence boil time. Thank you.
Yes! It is going to have to be a multi-part series. I have begun collecting heat exchanger systems to that end 👍🏼
this is going to be awesome
This is some exciting stuff! One recommendation would be either sound treat the room a bit or maybe use a lav mic to try and mitigate the echoes.
I'm hoping it is just because the room is almost empty. I've got plans for some library-style shelving to hold bins of gear. Maybe that will help.
Otherwise, I'll look into options!
@@GearSkeptic shag pile carpets and a chez lounge should do the trick
…and a bean bag chair
@@GearSkeptic Lava lamp to complete the ambiance
See? This is what I’m talking about. True VISION!
I’m excited to see what you test for us!
I admire your dedication Sr. Keep up the good work! Your intro turning on the heater will be factually incorrect from now on, I hope you can live with that 😂
Sigh. Accuracy over Art! The intro must go 😉
Yeah! Can't wait, Skep!
Well done! Great video and channel. New follower here. Crow✌️
oh my... exciting!
Nifty! Glad none of those three things happened to you, lol. ;)
Ooh very exciting
I'm being teased!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAArgh!
I'm looking forward to the stove efficiency video. I have wondered if my ultra light BRS stove is the way to go since I've heard it's not efficient on fuel.
Well, that would depend.
The BRS is one of the 3 I’m going to use for the initial round of tests.
That workshop is huge! Is it normal to have that much spare space in America? It would be enough to house like 3 or 4 families in the UK lol
It depends on where you are. I moved to a more rural area where many people have either boats or motor homes, so places to park them are more popular. I have neither an RV or a boat, so it’s all work space to me!
I didn’t see any fans to simulate the good old Outdoors. 😊
They’re on the way! Plus, I’m gonna get a wind speed meter to measure. I’m interested to see how a windscreen setup can compare to things like Jetboil and MSR Reactor when windy, on an efficiency vs. weight basis.
@@GearSkeptic that’s fantastic. Kudos to you.
Excited to follow along.
Thanks and happy new year
I'd love it if you could validate my choice of stove by doing an accurate alcohol vs gas system for weight/boils/efficiency.
I'm going with the trail designs keg f beer can number fuelled by bio ethanol for my UK coast to coast thru hike as opposed to my MSR pocket rocket 2 and 220gm can of gas on the premise that it will be lighter in time than lugging an empty can round (case of use - 600ml of water boiled 3 times a day, pot is just the large pot from the soto thermostack)?
Am I wrong?
I'd really appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks
I would definitely like to incorporate alcohol stoves into the testing!
Just need to get wind effects, wind screens, and exchanger pots into the database as a basis for comparison.
@@GearSkeptic fantastic! We're looking forward to this. Cheers!
Whoot!!! I was certain it was alien abduction.
👽 Not yet ....
Ha! I forgot about that one.
Pay No Attention to that man behind the curtain !
I need your autograph
Commenting for the algorithm
Replying in kind 😉
Will you inject false "rain on metal roof" sounds? I'm not sure I can listen without it 🤔😁
Oh, dear. I hadn’t thought about that!
(does internet search for royalty-free rain sounds)
Amazing. Have you thought about setting up a Patreon so we can support you?
It has been suggested, and I really appreciated it, but not necessary!
The format of your videos and your voice and hand motions are so similar to a machinist I follow that I have to ask if you are or know “This old Tony”
No, but you’re not the first to say so!
😂❤
Optimal configuration" has to include a Caldera-cone-style skirt trapping heat on the sides of the pot? Not a full Caldera-cone, rather a skirt reaching an inch or so below pot's bottom. Just long enough to trap heat, but not so long as to yellow the stove's flame?
ps. Welcome back, world was a darker place without your wisdom, Mr Skeptic.
I do want to expand it into an eventual series to include remote canister stoves, and even look into alcohol and stick stoves.
Other thoughts include the difference between lid on and off, and seeing if pot material matters (similar shapes in titanium, aluminum, and steel).
I do have alcohol stove ideas on the list, but also check out Hiram Cook’s channel. He has done a TON of alcohol stove testing.
It’s obvious to me you do this for the love of it, because there is NO WAY UA-cam is paying you enough for this lol.
That’s true since they give me nothing 😝
I’m not signed up for their program. They put they ads on for their own revenue.
If you really want an efficient UL stove - pot combo talk to him: ua-cam.com/video/LE3rQm2JjIg/v-deo.html
Very interesting. Thanks!
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