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A wrist watch. It’s a part of me! Taking your phone out of your pocket to check time is dumb, especially when you can just take a glance at your wrist.
@@almog38755600/5610 G-Shock’s are awesome work watches, the cheaper 168W Casios are great too. Mechanical watches are another rabbit hole of artistry and craftsmanship with deep historical ties in exploration from the moon landing to diving the bottom of oceans and many other ventures.
1. Phone holster - even though my phone is smallish, I'm glad it's not in my pocket. 2. Mechanical watch - someone else mentioned a watch so they're not always looking at their phone. I echo that sentiment and go one step further with being automatic so it doesn't need a battery. 3. Durable clothing - along the lines of your boots, improving my wardrobe and moving away from fast-fashion as much as possible. 4. Bicycle - I hadn't ridden a bike as an adult, but getting one for riding to work when my schedule and the weather allows has helped with my physical fitness. 5. E-reader - my one surrender to tech on this list. I despise smartwatches and a dependency on cell phones, social media, electronic payments, etc, but I'm an expat and getting well-written books while living overseas would involve more packages criss-crossing the globe. Very happy with my Kobo in that regard. Great video! I like that it was so relatable to everyone out there: male/female, blue collar/white collar (I interpret "boots" as "footwear in general"), American/non-American, etc. Keep 'em comin'!
I always tell people the best thing to do to improve your life is put a good speaker in the bathroom. Showering, getting ready, pooping, or whatever while listening to good music will change your life. It will improve your morning mood or even help you wind down at night.
How does that work? Serious questions. Do you wipe first? Is it only cold water? (Even if there were a hot water option, I would imagine it would be pointless, as the water would have to run quite awhile before hot water would reach the bidet, just like at any sink?) Is there soap involved? After the bidet's use, what do you use to dry? Just toilet paper? The water streams from the back, right? Is there overspray/stream? Out the front? Is there backspray that causes the nozzle area to get messy? How often does the nozzle area and/or the bidet itself require cleaning? More or less often than a typical toilet cleaning would be required? TIA.
@@Q.Q. all good questions. you can get a bidet seat that you install on your current toilet, hooks up to the same water source as the toilet. Basic ones are cold water. You can get electric ones with warm water, heated seat, etc. No wipe before... Hose ’er down, then use tp to wipe dry. A good analogy I once saw... If you go muddin', do you wipe the truck clean with dry towels or do you hose it off and then wipe it dry? Or... If you get poop on your hand, do you just grab a paper towel and call it good, or do you head straight for the sink? No soap involved... It's good to inspect the wand after each use and if it gets soiled, wipe it off quick with a bit of tp. Some fancy ones are self cleaning, but still need to be touched up now and then. There are some decent cheap ones you can test out. But you'll likely love it and want to upgrade eventually. I've not met one person yet who regretted getting one. Everyone is blown away that they didn't know about/do it sooner. Good luck!
On the nice bed front: remember just because it used to be nice doesn't mean it still is. I had a top of the line mattress that was perfect for me. 12 years later I still thought of it as nice but it was actually quite worn out and was causing me to have back/hip issues. As soon as we got a new one it was like a light switch flipped
I spotted something in your video that improved my quality of life that you didnt mention. I dont work in construction, but instead work at a desk all day. I noticed you have yourself a Herman Miller Aeron. Its not my favorite chair, but if you sit at a desk all day a good chair will save your back. Even though I do own an Aeron, my favorite chair is the Steelcase Leap v2
36oz yeti. I have been bringing it with me every where i go for 4 years now. Hydration is a big part of energy. I drink 4 full yetis a day. Also great for a big coffee when im out in the woods or on the jobsite in the winter.
That cap-throw was 💥 My five: - Multitool, small and handy to fit in trouser pockets - Tiny pocket light (just recently added but man, is it worth it!) - Supportive boots (who knew!) - Wrist watch - A hat, nearly worn every day Bonus: - Electric shaver: I may have recently stolen your hair and facial hair style:p
No matter if I'm at work or off work. No matter what I'm doing or where I'm going, I carry 5 things: A wrist watch, Chapstick, my wallet, a Leatherman multitool, and a pocket knife.
I think we can describe today's hat toss as being 'close enough'! One thing I agree 100% with is buying quality footwear. Whether you're a blue collar tradesman, firefighter, EMT, a cop or in the military, wearing quality footwear is vital. Years down the line your feet, hips and back will thank you for it. Get some good quality wool socks to go with your good quality boots and you'll be able to go anywhere in comfort.
Mattress and Pillow are so important; never go cheap on those. You spend 6 to 8 hours sleeping. The second which I learnt is boots. Always on your feet; I have back problems, so good boots are necessary. Third Watch. It's a good, durable watch. Fourth, A good wallet/Key organizer. Just makes life easier. Never losing keys, worrying of it falling apart and a good wallet that holds everything and will last years. This is my opinion. What do you guys think?
I got fitted for a pair of whites 8” smokejumpers late last year after hearing how much you loved your nicks, and they’re definitely my life changing product. My feet feel amazing after taking them off every day, and I don’t really wear anything else now that I have them. Will definitely buy more all leather boots and shoes as my budget allows
Restaurant quality kitchen ware. Stainless utensils, large wooden cutting board, stainless or cast iron skillet, and an abundance of timers. If you cook from home a lot, these products will change your life
Three things recently are a good watch, good speaker and good boots. For years and years I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch, 4 in the past 8 years, That’s a lot of money. Back in May I started wearing a $500 Seiko and it just feels (and looks) so much better. For speakers I’ve found you can’t beat Soundcore for the money. And finally boots. I’ve been wearing Redwings and Thursday boots for a few years but I just recently got a pair of Jim Green African Rangers and let me tell you that they are the most comfortable pair of boots I’ve ever owned. So much so that I’ve special ordered two more customized pairs. Carl thanks for your videos on Jim Green, awesome boots and an awesome company.
I've been a happy Factor subcriber for over a year. I'm also an electrician. During the summer, I can put a Factor meal on my dashboard at the beginning of my shift (having poked some holes in the film) and by lunchtime it's properly cooked by the sun. I still don't have a solution for the colder months-maybe I need to put a small microwave and a portable power bank in my car.
Ever tried a HotLogic? We use them on the railroad to heat up meals since most engines don’t have a microwave. It’s a portable hot plate basically. The variation we all use is for a power outlet. Most vehicle nowadays have an outlet but maybe there’s other plug options if you don’t have one in the work vehicle
@@UserLev Sadly, my car doesn’t have an outlet or even a cigarette lighter. I’m planning to get a LunchEAZE, which looks similar to the HotLogic but runs on a rechargeable battery. The LunchEAZE is more expensive, but still less than the price of a few weeks of fast food lunches.
I'm a big fan of ebikes It makes it that much easier to go car free in a city. Between that and having access to decent (by American standards) public transit I don't really miss having a car at all
I still use my JBL Charge 3 bought in 2016. I had to replace the battery myself at the beginning of this year, the battery only cost €15 with shipping. I hope it survives for at least 4 more years, but a great product for sure. And with living in the Netherlands I always carry an umbrella, small and compact in my bag wherever I go, and the other things are my bikes. I have a mountain bike, an e-bike, a regular bike,, and an old bike that was my father's old bike that I used for traveling to the train station and placing it in a bike rack. As a dutchman, you can never have enough bikes. It's cycling Walhalla over here. In my household of 3 we have 15 bikes 😅
I love to cook, so my Wusthof knife's and All-Clad and Made In pans have surely helped in making better meals. I also just got the new Thursday Black Label Challenger boots with the C F Stead leather. They are awesome boots. It's like Thursday made a pair of Nicks. They are built like no other Thursday boot. Can't wait to break them in.
I also have Wesco Boots but I would like to try out some of the other brands that you mentioned. The Wesco boots sure give you more ankle support than the cheap boots.
Damn, the fact that I'm getting older is the fact that you're making me feel older seeing your beard getting more white thru the years. Amen brother. Great content all around!!
5'6" 185 thickly built here and Ebikes dont impress me as unless you are compromised by more than age these aren't necessarily required. I'm 60 and I'm 32 year into my MTB experience and having used my friends E mtb I find the reliance on bikes questionable. I've had friends tell me that they evs more work from ev bike than a regular bike and I call BS. They talk about the bike requiring that you pedal but the only requirement is crank rotation. no muscle effort required.
Snap On stubby watching screwdriver with a Wera Bit Check. You can do a lot of mechanical work with this set. Great for inside of vehicle and small bolts on the out side. Good to have in a vehicle or in a back pack. The Snap On bit driver has the best feel in hand and smooth operation
I skimped out on a mattress, 120 bucks on sale from MattressFirm, and boy is it way too firm. Not planning on skimping on my boots, gonna go for some good ole Nicks!
For me my watch Ares dive 1. (Early model before the qc issues) and a fixed blade knife. Winkler SD1 with maple sculpted handles. Those are my two non negotiable items.
I have a Swiss made watch & it is so nice the quality the weight of it and the Leather band . I do electrical work on the railroad so leather band is better than the metal bands. After Shoz ear buds is great for I did not like the in ear buds. I am on my second pair and wore out the first pair. I got my money’s worth. I need to order the new one that they have. A must have is a good coffee mug. I use the Klein Kanteen from Dluthe trading everyday.
Do you or any other subs here have a recommendation on Redwing boots roughly 300 or less? My boot voucher from work is up and I need to get something here soon. Gonna be warm weather and id like if they where BOA. I tried the Apex but they where pretty sweaty for me and seemed to separate from the soul within the first few days so I sent them back. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
My stainless steel water bottle. Goes with me everywhere. My Aftershockz headphones. No more wires. Over the ear bone conduction. I live in a sunny climate so good quality sunscreen.
I feel you always make these list videos way too short. You did a tool video about a year ago with only maybe 7 tools. I’d love to hear about maybe 10 items or 15 tools going forward!
@@CarlMurawski and you pal , enjoy you’re Sunday , just got back from a autumn walk in the peaks beautiful at this time of year . Our lass doing a Sunday roast now , man perfection 🦉
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A wrist watch. It’s a part of me! Taking your phone out of your pocket to check time is dumb, especially when you can just take a glance at your wrist.
Whats your watch of choice?
@@CarlMurawski Marathon SAR, Marathon steel Navigator in arctic, and a square 5610-U G-Shock for my workouts!
@@almog38755600/5610 G-Shock’s are awesome work watches, the cheaper 168W Casios are great too.
Mechanical watches are another rabbit hole of artistry and craftsmanship with deep historical ties in exploration from the moon landing to diving the bottom of oceans and many other ventures.
Totally agree. My seiko big tuna is a physical party of my body. There will always be a tan line there for the rest of my life.
@@JesterJames22 Awesome watch! Haha yes that tan line 😄
1. Boots (Nicks builder pro) 2. Pocket knife (Chris reeves Sabenza) 3. Cooled seats in my truck 4. Pioneer weightlifting belt 5. Leatherman arc
1. Phone holster - even though my phone is smallish, I'm glad it's not in my pocket.
2. Mechanical watch - someone else mentioned a watch so they're not always looking at their phone. I echo that sentiment and go one step further with being automatic so it doesn't need a battery.
3. Durable clothing - along the lines of your boots, improving my wardrobe and moving away from fast-fashion as much as possible.
4. Bicycle - I hadn't ridden a bike as an adult, but getting one for riding to work when my schedule and the weather allows has helped with my physical fitness.
5. E-reader - my one surrender to tech on this list. I despise smartwatches and a dependency on cell phones, social media, electronic payments, etc, but I'm an expat and getting well-written books while living overseas would involve more packages criss-crossing the globe. Very happy with my Kobo in that regard.
Great video! I like that it was so relatable to everyone out there: male/female, blue collar/white collar (I interpret "boots" as "footwear in general"), American/non-American, etc. Keep 'em comin'!
I always tell people the best thing to do to improve your life is put a good speaker in the bathroom. Showering, getting ready, pooping, or whatever while listening to good music will change your life. It will improve your morning mood or even help you wind down at night.
Honest to God... The best thing I've added to my life... Bidet. Do it.
I've heard that so many times!
I couldn’t agree more.
+1
How does that work? Serious questions. Do you wipe first? Is it only cold water? (Even if there were a hot water option, I would imagine it would be pointless, as the water would have to run quite awhile before hot water would reach the bidet, just like at any sink?) Is there soap involved? After the bidet's use, what do you use to dry? Just toilet paper? The water streams from the back, right? Is there overspray/stream? Out the front? Is there backspray that causes the nozzle area to get messy? How often does the nozzle area and/or the bidet itself require cleaning? More or less often than a typical toilet cleaning would be required? TIA.
@@Q.Q. all good questions. you can get a bidet seat that you install on your current toilet, hooks up to the same water source as the toilet. Basic ones are cold water. You can get electric ones with warm water, heated seat, etc. No wipe before... Hose ’er down, then use tp to wipe dry. A good analogy I once saw... If you go muddin', do you wipe the truck clean with dry towels or do you hose it off and then wipe it dry? Or... If you get poop on your hand, do you just grab a paper towel and call it good, or do you head straight for the sink? No soap involved... It's good to inspect the wand after each use and if it gets soiled, wipe it off quick with a bit of tp. Some fancy ones are self cleaning, but still need to be touched up now and then. There are some decent cheap ones you can test out. But you'll likely love it and want to upgrade eventually. I've not met one person yet who regretted getting one. Everyone is blown away that they didn't know about/do it sooner. Good luck!
Thanks!
Holy moly, THANK YOU!
@@CarlMurawski keep up the good work!
On the nice bed front: remember just because it used to be nice doesn't mean it still is. I had a top of the line mattress that was perfect for me. 12 years later I still thought of it as nice but it was actually quite worn out and was causing me to have back/hip issues. As soon as we got a new one it was like a light switch flipped
Great point!!
Quality merino wool work socks are a must
Oh 100% agreed!!!
I spotted something in your video that improved my quality of life that you didnt mention.
I dont work in construction, but instead work at a desk all day. I noticed you have yourself a Herman Miller Aeron. Its not my favorite chair, but if you sit at a desk all day a good chair will save your back.
Even though I do own an Aeron, my favorite chair is the Steelcase Leap v2
36oz yeti. I have been bringing it with me every where i go for 4 years now. Hydration is a big part of energy. I drink 4 full yetis a day. Also great for a big coffee when im out in the woods or on the jobsite in the winter.
Cooking is big for me and my family - so I’d say a small collection of All Clad pots and pans and Duralex glasses for water, coffee and wine.
That cap-throw was 💥
My five:
- Multitool, small and handy to fit in trouser pockets
- Tiny pocket light (just recently added but man, is it worth it!)
- Supportive boots (who knew!)
- Wrist watch
- A hat, nearly worn every day
Bonus:
- Electric shaver: I may have recently stolen your hair and facial hair style:p
No matter if I'm at work or off work. No matter what I'm doing or where I'm going, I carry 5 things: A wrist watch, Chapstick, my wallet, a Leatherman multitool, and a pocket knife.
Seoul has tons of ebikes everywhere that you can instantly rent for cheap with apps and that you can park basically anywhere. Highly recommend!
Thats awesome! We need more of that.
I think we can describe today's hat toss as being 'close enough'! One thing I agree 100% with is buying quality footwear. Whether you're a blue collar tradesman, firefighter, EMT, a cop or in the military, wearing quality footwear is vital. Years down the line your feet, hips and back will thank you for it. Get some good quality wool socks to go with your good quality boots and you'll be able to go anywhere in comfort.
100% Agreed.
Oh yah wool socks are wooit
Mattress and Pillow are so important; never go cheap on those. You spend 6 to 8 hours sleeping. The second which I learnt is boots. Always on your feet; I have back problems, so good boots are necessary. Third Watch. It's a good, durable watch. Fourth, A good wallet/Key organizer. Just makes life easier. Never losing keys, worrying of it falling apart and a good wallet that holds everything and will last years.
This is my opinion. What do you guys think?
I got fitted for a pair of whites 8” smokejumpers late last year after hearing how much you loved your nicks, and they’re definitely my life changing product. My feet feel amazing after taking them off every day, and I don’t really wear anything else now that I have them. Will definitely buy more all leather boots and shoes as my budget allows
Great to hear!
Restaurant quality kitchen ware. Stainless utensils, large wooden cutting board, stainless or cast iron skillet, and an abundance of timers. If you cook from home a lot, these products will change your life
I will forever and always keep a high quality bluetooth speaker with me.
Game changer!
I got a Bose flex and it’s super awesome
Nice list!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Three things recently are a good watch, good speaker and good boots. For years and years I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch, 4 in the past 8 years, That’s a lot of money. Back in May I started wearing a $500 Seiko and it just feels (and looks) so much better. For speakers I’ve found you can’t beat Soundcore for the money. And finally boots. I’ve been wearing Redwings and Thursday boots for a few years but I just recently got a pair of Jim Green African Rangers and let me tell you that they are the most comfortable pair of boots I’ve ever owned. So much so that I’ve special ordered two more customized pairs. Carl thanks for your videos on Jim Green, awesome boots and an awesome company.
Jim Green is such a cool company and knowing that its run by such a good dude makes me like them even more.
I've been a happy Factor subcriber for over a year. I'm also an electrician. During the summer, I can put a Factor meal on my dashboard at the beginning of my shift (having poked some holes in the film) and by lunchtime it's properly cooked by the sun. I still don't have a solution for the colder months-maybe I need to put a small microwave and a portable power bank in my car.
Dashboard cooking should be a whole category of culinary arts.
Ever tried a HotLogic? We use them on the railroad to heat up meals since most engines don’t have a microwave. It’s a portable hot plate basically. The variation we all use is for a power outlet. Most vehicle nowadays have an outlet but maybe there’s other plug options if you don’t have one in the work vehicle
@@UserLev Sadly, my car doesn’t have an outlet or even a cigarette lighter. I’m planning to get a LunchEAZE, which looks similar to the HotLogic but runs on a rechargeable battery. The LunchEAZE is more expensive, but still less than the price of a few weeks of fast food lunches.
@@johnwkomdat Absolutely! Hope it works. Eating healthier & better on the go is the way to be
I'm a big fan of ebikes It makes it that much easier to go car free in a city. Between that and having access to decent (by American standards) public transit I don't really miss having a car at all
I still use my JBL Charge 3 bought in 2016. I had to replace the battery myself at the beginning of this year, the battery only cost €15 with shipping. I hope it survives for at least 4 more years, but a great product for sure. And with living in the Netherlands I always carry an umbrella, small and compact in my bag wherever I go, and the other things are my bikes. I have a mountain bike, an e-bike, a regular bike,, and an old bike that was my father's old bike that I used for traveling to the train station and placing it in a bike rack. As a dutchman, you can never have enough bikes. It's cycling Walhalla over here. In my household of 3 we have 15 bikes 😅
Cap toss gets a like!! Got my first Wesco Boss boots 16 years ago, and they are still going strong. I'm itching for some new Wescos now!
To me they're one of the secrets of the PNW. Not as loud as Nicks or JK with marketing, but fantastic boots.
E-bike is top thing. Covers the gap where car is too much or difficult to bring but any other means are less convenient
I love to cook, so my Wusthof knife's and All-Clad and Made In pans have surely helped in making better meals. I also just got the new Thursday Black Label Challenger boots with the C F Stead leather. They are awesome boots. It's like Thursday made a pair of Nicks. They are built like no other Thursday boot. Can't wait to break them in.
Those looked incredible, let me know how they break in!
I also have Wesco Boots but I would like to try out some of the other brands that you mentioned. The Wesco boots sure give you more ankle support than the cheap boots.
I’m on my second Bose color2 sound link and I bring it from room to room and everywhere else, im gonna say it’s amazing but I wanna try that jbl
Damn, the fact that I'm getting older is the fact that you're making me feel older seeing your beard getting more white thru the years. Amen brother. Great content all around!!
I know! It’s a constant reminder of my mortality
5'6" 185 thickly built here and Ebikes dont impress me as unless you are compromised by more than age these aren't necessarily required. I'm 60 and I'm 32 year into my MTB experience and having used my friends E mtb I find the reliance on bikes questionable. I've had friends tell me that they evs more work from ev bike than a regular bike and I call BS. They talk about the bike requiring that you pedal but the only requirement is crank rotation. no muscle effort required.
Snap On stubby watching screwdriver with a Wera Bit Check. You can do a lot of mechanical work with this set. Great for inside of vehicle and small bolts on the out side. Good to have in a vehicle or in a back pack. The Snap On bit driver has the best feel in hand and smooth operation
I skimped out on a mattress, 120 bucks on sale from MattressFirm, and boy is it way too firm. Not planning on skimping on my boots, gonna go for some good ole Nicks!
Excellent choice!
For me my watch Ares dive 1. (Early model before the qc issues) and a fixed blade knife. Winkler SD1 with maple sculpted handles. Those are my two non negotiable items.
Excellent choices!!
Yes the video i wanna see Exspecially much!
I hope it doesn't disappoint!
I have a Swiss made watch & it is so nice the quality the weight of it and the Leather band . I do electrical work on the railroad so leather band is better than the metal bands. After Shoz ear buds is great for I did not like the in ear buds. I am on my second pair and wore out the first pair. I got my money’s worth. I need to order the new one that they have. A must have is a good coffee mug. I use the Klein Kanteen from Dluthe trading everyday.
I have the exact same color speaker, possibly older model - great stuff
My wife has the older one and it sounds pretty much identical. Absolutely fantastic little speakers.
I love that you can link them together to make a larger system if you need it.
I’ll give that toss an A!
I’m almost feel like he was going to say 💩 but caught him self and said shower
Do you or any other subs here have a recommendation on Redwing boots roughly 300 or less? My boot voucher from work is up and I need to get something here soon. Gonna be warm weather and id like if they where BOA. I tried the Apex but they where pretty sweaty for me and seemed to separate from the soul within the first few days so I sent them back. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I like the jbl clip when i walk my dog. I can hear traffic whats going on around me and can focus on my dog.
My stainless steel water bottle. Goes with me everywhere. My Aftershockz headphones. No more wires. Over the ear bone conduction. I live in a sunny climate so good quality sunscreen.
I feel you always make these list videos way too short. You did a tool video about a year ago with only maybe 7 tools. I’d love to hear about maybe 10 items or 15 tools going forward!
Noted!
You like to take it in the bathroom when you're taking a shhhhhhower. Thought that was gonna end differently
Hahahahaha I didnt do that intentionally but totally realized it during the edit. Happy coincidence!
🥾 🛌🙂🦉👍🏼 love it
Scotty Owl, good to see you brother!
@@CarlMurawski and you pal , enjoy you’re Sunday , just got back from a autumn walk in the peaks beautiful at this time of year . Our lass doing a Sunday roast now , man perfection 🦉
a jbl speaker, and a fleshlight bro. My neighbours love me now.
Don’t mix those two up….
I had never heard of a roach coach before haha
Hahaha no? Yeah, its the derogatory term for the lunch truck.
@@CarlMurawski hilarious name. unfortunately all we get are overpriced ipad food trucks
Cool video
Well thank you!
My Pillow, got one a month ago, game changer!
Right on!
Glock 19/tenicor ARX
Light
Leatherman wave
Kershaw blur
Anvil Customs leather wallet
Brass zippo
Nicks ND1s
Crossbreed founders leather belt
How about a pair of LOAFERS ?! Lol 😅
NEVER!!!
@@CarlMurawski lol that’s fair enough
I’m sorry Carl, we don’t need to buy stuff to improve our lives. It’s all about developing a positive mindset.
Wow the ad took up half the video makes me think about unsubscribing
Peace out.
I bought a new Carhartt Detroit jacket based on your review. It’s an awful jacket. I’m sure the vintage ones are great, but the new ones are crap.
What did you expect for a $100 imported jacket? I would certainly like to know that thought process.