i leave the plastic on the roll of paper towels, open it right at the core, pull the core out and pull towels out of the middle like kleenex as needed. water and dust resistant. it won't unroll either...
A must along with wet wipes - are basic SPRAY BOTTLES. For a Rubicon trip I just grabbed 3 that I use for installing vinyl/ppf: water, water/soap, water/alcohol and our group loved to use them to clean hands for every meal and trail fixes. No wipes to throw away plus they lasted several days half full. Pro tip: Water with alcohol was the best all around use. Cleans oil and disinfects with no soap residue or need to rinse.
Oh and the spray bottles basically lived hooked on the passenger side grab bar accessible inside and out at all times - because they were. By everyone’s reaction you’d think I invented fire 😂
Long time fan, respect the tenacity and courage to go for it full time. Miss the OG content with Chris and the gang and connected because you guys were just being regular dudes exploring and sharing the experience. Try not to become the boring grind you stepped away from. Cheers!
I’ll do my best not to become boring lol. There is a ton of me and Chris content coming. In fact, there is a bunch I’ve recently put out, go back and take a quick look!! Winter camping, learning to rock crawl…Chris and I just finished a 1,000 mile Oregon route. I’ve also always done collabs like this one..go back a take a look. Nothing has changed, I’m just doing more of everything lol. So appreciate that you’ve been watching for a while…if I turn into a boring grind, please let me know 🤘
The rechargeable air duster is a game changer. We got one and used for the first time on our recent Utah trip. And any of you who have been to Utah already know. It was so nice to blow off the spare, trashbag, tailgate before opening it. Def recommend if your kit can accommodate it.
Great video Will. We love using dryer lint as a fire starter. It doesn’t need to be stuck in a tp tube. We just stick it in an egg carton. Pull them out one egg size wad at a time, and it’s all you need to get dry wood going.
You are my first overlanding video I saw a year and more ago. The first item I saw you review was was the Alpine dish scrubber scraper. I bought multiple for my rig and the house. Best purchase ever. Thank you for the reviews you do.
These are great hacks and we’re excited to give them a try! Thanks!! Quick question… what storage totes do you use? We see some tall tote containers behind you in many of the clips in this video and we’re looking to change up what we’re using for storage. Thanks in advance!
Dryer lint in a paper egg carton, then drizzle your old scented wax melts on over it. Breaks down small and burns forever. KA-Bar knives!! Battle tested, field tested and Marine approved. The only knives to carry. If you carry eggs with you and have broken them in your cooler…..crack them in a mason jar. Less room and dang near unbreakable. Love the Van Halen theme wrap on the the gladdy.
@@Venture2Roam I've got the esee 6 and the damn edge rolls even when batoning soft pine. Most durable knife I've found so far is the BPS Adventurer. It's cheap, and 'only' 1065 HC but it's handmade by a father and son team in Ukraine and it's been a beast so they definitely nailed the heat treat. Gotta keep it oiled though cuz that HC blade wants to rust if you even mention moisture lol
Always keep heavy duty clamps in your kit, like the ones you get at home depot. For some reason I had a bunch of clamps in my trunk one time I was camping. All the sudden a storm blew in and we needed to get a tarp over the tent quick. I don't know why I got the idea, but I started clamping the tarp to the tent poles and it held perfectly. No more pain in the ass tie downs trying to get it in place. Since then, I've found a million and 1 uses for clamps while camping and it's a staple of my camp kit. They're cheap and take up no space in your kit. Get 6-8 of them and of varying sizes.
@@Venture2Roam Thanks. I recently bought a 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness and I'm still in the process of getting it set up. My Inspired Overland RTT will be here next week. 😁
Experience is the best teacher. These are some great tips as always. I needed tips for the windshield and this is a game changer. I had a sick dog on our trip last week end and the wet wipes were the inly thing that let me sit in the driver seat again... Thanks for the video...
Mahalo so much for all your videos. My husband heard me talk about my jeep and bought me a 2011 wrangler sierra 😮 2 door automatic. He said he couldn’t afford a CJ7 😊. I’m thankful for my gifted jeep. Now what can I do? I’ll dress her up go 4x4 on dirt roads and occasionally hit snowy roads. Definitely happy start to getting myself a Jeep that will knock my husband off his feet on his first ever 4x4 trail ride ❤
Coffee Pro Tip: Order yourself a high end hand grinder. I'm in the US, but there is a UK based company called Knock. Hands down best camp/roadtrip/travel grinder. Fresh ground is key for coffee people!
There's another option along the lines of the ID holder retractor. Most places that sell CB equipment sell a retractable clip for a CB microphone. It looks almost identical as the ID tag, but can be picked up at almost any truck stop!
I like the collaboration, well done. BTW if you are more into minimalism when camping a microfiber cloth does very well at dry dusting, Love the tie-down stakes, someone should make poles that can be pounded in! Also love the paper towel hack.
Hey Will, love these videos. Ive seen this series multiple times studying this route. We are doing this in UTV's in July. We did the CDT trail last year in them. Im wondering how many sections of this your rigs couldnt get through/ only allowed motorcyles? thanks!
Someone else may have already mentioned this but, I will confirm that dryer lint is excellent for fire starting with any ignition tool, PROVIDED HOWEVER that the lint you use is NATURAL FIBERS ONLY, or at least MOSTLY. Synthetic materials such as rayon, etc will melt, not burn. So the laundry technique is to dry all of your cotton, linen, wool, etc clothing together in one load. I give this advice from frustrating experience. Hope this helps, or at least gives you pause to consider,
I've been using a retractable badge holder since I installed my fridge. Has worked GREAT. Great vid Will!! Another note option is google keep. This app allows you to add and manage what's outstanding.
Bring both, a hatchet is needed for splitting wood that isn't already split like the store bought firewood in this video, and you're not going to pound in tent stakes with a knife.. lol
@@BackroadExploration So bring them all! But best believe if I had to choose between a large knife, a rubber mallet, or a hatchet.. Id pick the hatchet! They all have uses.
I never bring a hatchet any longer. I’m impressed by how much you can baton with a knife. It’s a bit easier to pound stakes with a hatchet, but not worth bringing one (for me). I’d rather have a knife and a full size axe…but that’s just me. Everyone has their own reasons for bringing what they do.
Great tip from everyone. I know space and weight is premium in a rig but I drive propane tanker and have a 1 gallon shop vac I keep in my truck sleeper to vacuum my mattress or floor instead of blowing out with air hose. I like idea of fan when cooking to keep odors from tent and rig but really help when dicing onions; blows fumes from face and don’t cry.
These are all great tips and I use some already. A cordless fan is a game changer big time. Here are some more: I have a strong all metal rake that is about 7 inches wide with a shortish handle. I got it for 6 bucks at a hardware store. To be able to make a campsite free of thorns, pinecones/ sap, etc, really makes a huge difference. And I rake when I leave as well. A spray bottle with a mint oil/ water mix, to repel rodents, which can cause huge damage if they chew wires. I spray my tires, the ground and my engine every night and am very careful with food storage. Also mousetraps, which I am reluctant to mention and am not fond of using. But I have had rodent issues and the damage they can cause is real. It amazes me how fast they seem to be able to get in. I have had them the first night I camp. Lastly the fold up camp tables are fantastic. I use the Colemans as they are pretty reasonable. Because the legs are metal, critters cant crawl up them so I keep all my food on them and not in my Jeep. I am also a desert camper so there are no bears I need to worry about. Last thing, I have an assortment of clamps. Regular size pony clamps + smaller sizes. Lots of uses.
I was taught at a very young age how to use and sharpen an axe,/ hatchet also taught others my knowledge. At 60 yrs of age I have not been injured by either. Also keep it put away safely from others when not in use. I've spent my entire life outdoors from mountaineering to hunting. Thanks for a great informative video, but please don't make us wait so long in-between. 😅
Hey! I was listening to the last 3 hacks from Patreons, and the leaf blower one gave me a thought! Why not carry a blow gun nozzle for an air compressor and one of those air hoses that coil up (store it on a roll bar if in a Jeep/bronco) and use that to blow off dash boards, trucks, etc!
Thank you!!! Me too. I'm editing the first trip video I shot with it last week..and I'm really liking how it stands out...hard not to notice that thing now lol!
I've been a fan of wet wipes / baby wipes for over 25 years. Started when my kids were tots and went camping. We take them out of their normal package and put them in a rectangle food container that has the snap lock sides and silicone o-ring seal. Add enough water to fully submerge them and allow to saturate. Holding the lid loosely, I tip the container over to drain off any water not absorbed. Now, even in the hottest/driest weather, we have sealed wet wipes that we can ring out excess if need be to use, or have sopping wet wipes for really wetting something down, like a splash of ketchup on the shirt, or that really dirty body.
Will, love the videos but, gear you are sponsored by to use as a hack? No hatchet? Teach kids how to be safe with a hatchet. You don't use a knife as a hammer, you can use your hatchet as a much better hammer.
@@Venture2Roam And if you do want to use a knife as a hammer make sure that sheath is on there at the very least or just use a mallet for the stakes. Light things (knives) bounce a lot easier than hatchets.
One presentation included small carabiners to connect zipper areas re child safety. More expensive but very functional, Metolius FS Mini II Carabiner; small, light, full strength (weight bearing). Sold in 6 pack. Cost is approx.$7 each or $40 for a 6 pack. Convenient for rigging, hauling, hanging packs & tied down projects. REI, climbing shops. Wet wipes, watch for general cleaning wipes vs. 'bathroom and personal sanitary wipes'. We might use the first for kitchen and dust & the latter in our packs or bags after bathroom use. Small plastic spray bottles of cleaner or mixed alcohol are also very functional in camp areas. A small hand sweeper is usually close by for dust build up, Lite leather or synthetic gloves for gas installation & ziplock bags to put them in after use. "Simple Bear Necessities"
The paper towel hack is funny because my dog would get that in a heartbeat. I can’t believe the dog would not go after it because it’s now a foot above his head.
1. on the awning pole guideline 45° angle to vertical line hack. My awning poles are adjustable so I leave then slightly lowered, then after attaching the line, I raise the poles to take all the slack out. 2. on the uses for the fan, on the hot morning 4th of July, I was cooking / frying sausage on the back tailgate. The flys were coming in so bad, I could not leave the skillet. I carry 2 small usb fans that I hacked by gluing magnets on the bottom so I can mount them in a lot of places. I should of used the fans to blow air to help keep the flys away. I use them inside my truck shell at night to help keep me cool and help with mosquitoes. thanks for the tips, now I need to read all the comments for more hacks:')
If you are carrying a leaf blower, you can also use it as a leaf blower to clean your campsite of leaves which can help reduce fire risks if you are building a fire. Also, cotton balls “soaked”/coated with Vasoline make good fire starters.
Some pretty cool stuff, a couple of, "why didn't I think of that" or hear of it sooner moments. I did pause the video at Caleb's fridge cord hack, and went in Amazon and ordered a couple retractable id holders... THAT! I'd pretty cool. Others were quite good, but my kids are grown now. But like you said, had a I known a little sooner.
Will. Watched this this afternoon. In the middle of your video it got paused and I went and installed a paper towel holder in our Rubicon lol. I honestly can't believe it never occured to me to do that ( though I had to run it through the structural part of our roof rack ) but thanks for the hack , it will be super useful
Love the tips!!! It took me 3 takes to flip it, catch it, and be looking in the right direction lol. On the pop up..I know you're supposed to do the screen the other way...but I like my way much much better. Cleaning it up and packing it way is much easier for me if I keep it on top of the frame. I've been using it for years and have never had any issue with the way I put it up so I keep doing it :). Lots more coming soon, I just needed a few weeks to get organized.
I use the dryer lint for fire starters, but (from my Girl Scout days) you don't know what is in those clothes. I start the fire then burn & add new wood before cooking
Pretty common courtesy to provide a link to another creator that helps provide content. Would be nice for you to add a link to them in the description.
It's actually Boise...but it's kind of the same terrain...we're right next to the Owyhees as well as right next to the Central Idaho Mountains. This was actually filmed right next a section of the Oregon Trail.
People love the dryer lint hack. Unless your clothes are all cotton there is a lot of polyester or other plastic content in that lint. Burning it will expose you to toxic fumes.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve never done that hack…I wonder how toxic the fumes are with others chemical based fire starters? It’s a great thing to look into.
Wet wipes have a lot of chemicals in them . I wouldn’t overuse them, and if you love that natural environment you might want to think about what you use to save the planet
Let’s not open up the “don’t use that because it kills the environment” convo. Follow tread lightly and leave no trace the best you can and do your best to be a good steward of the trails and land.
Hatchets arent safe? That sounds like a operator error.. telling people to split wood with a knife will get people hurt and a broken knife. Good parenting should resolve the issue with kids around a hatchet
Yes…hatchets are not as safe as using a knife to baton wood. And yes, it is operator error. I’ve seen people split their fingers with hatchets. I don’t mean to say no one can use them safely, plenty do..but in my opinion knives are safer because the blade is never in the line of contact with your hand/fingers…a mistake I see people make with hatchets all the time. The problem with your “good parenting” comment is that assumes parents know how to safely use a hatchet, and there are plenty of families who are trying this hobby out who haven’t had the instruction you and I have had with hatchets.
... WOW !! ,, can't believe the spoils of campers these days ...... Agree with "Not a fan of hatchets" ,, Too many unskilled or uncoordinated people out there ,, Hatchets can cause lifelong injuries ... Nowadays car campers are carrying battery powered chainsaws .. A sturdy long bladed knife works well to baton with as long as shown how ... Thank God for TH-cam ,, many of these "Outdoorsmen" wouldn't survive the weekend ... ... That could be a good thing .... ...Tint and Flinder ???? ..
Thanks for this comment. I think a lot of folks assume a hatchet is the right tool for splitting small wood…but it’s so often misused, I try not to recommend it.
OMG…yes…very good distinction. I use the anti bacterial wipes too…but never ever for cleaning anything sensitive lol…really important to know the difference!!!
It kills me when people use the "expert" moniker. Such an overly used mis-labeling. I wouldn't call any YT'er an expert, especially in this genre. Most have an overly-inflated, sense of self. They're just campers that have spent more $$ to look cool than they have common sense.
I think you earn the term expert when you have hundreds of nights and thousands of miles on the trail. All of the people in this video fit that description.
@@Venture2Roam, I have thousands of hours off-roading (“overlanding,”) and camping in the backcountry, and hundreds-of-thousands of miles, and all before YT was ever around. Never once have I nor do I considered myself an expert. Do I have a lot of experience? Yes. But I learn something new every time I go out. There is not one Overlander/off-roader on YT I would consider an expert. There are those that have more dirt time than others, but they’re far from expert, because I see a LOT of mistakes made in all of the videos I watch. And the “you need this” or “the top 10” gear recommendations…don’t get me started. Most “Overlander” are glorified used car salesmen/women for the products they have partnerships with. Now, don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with making a living on YT, but to call a bunch of people who decided to pick up a camera, spend hundreds-of-thousands of dollars on overly-hyped, not necessary, vehicles; just to be “Overlanders” is ridiculous, because none of it is needed to go off-road camping, and that is all Overlanding is. In fact, Overlanding is a stolen term from the Aussies, and American’s, as usual, have bastardized the term. It’s a joke!
Extra thing to carry though… I agree with the vid. Always have a big knife in the netting behind the passenger seat and use that to baton firewood, hitting it with another bit of wood. And can use it as a general camp knife.
@@offroadmisfitsyes, plus bring a hatchet or ax too. And a saw, unless you always bring all your firewood with you. batoning works only up to a point. learn to safely use the tools you carry. in the age of youtube learning from others has never been easier.
@@Venture2Roam you say in the beginning of your video that wipes can be used for multi genders instead of saying men & women. I don't support the whole multi gender crowd.
@@AmericanMuscleTruckYa, I picked that up from your first comment. Which is why I replied the way I did. This video is in no way a commentary on gender politics, so let’s not go there.
i leave the plastic on the roll of paper towels, open it right at the core, pull the core out and pull towels out of the middle like kleenex as needed. water and dust resistant. it won't unroll either...
That’s brilliant.
I am absolutely going to try this, brilliant is correct!
Tp too
Instead of the leaf blower, get the right tool attachment for your onboard air system to use in blowing out dust. Way smaller and lighter.
A must along with wet wipes - are basic SPRAY BOTTLES. For a Rubicon trip I just grabbed 3 that I use for installing vinyl/ppf: water, water/soap, water/alcohol and our group loved to use them to clean hands for every meal and trail fixes. No wipes to throw away plus they lasted several days half full. Pro tip: Water with alcohol was the best all around use. Cleans oil and disinfects with no soap residue or need to rinse.
This is a great Hack. Stealing it. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Second this.
I also keep a small brown sprayer bottle (pharmacy) of 3%hydrogen peroxide for first aid. Takes up small amount of room.
Oh and the spray bottles basically lived hooked on the passenger side grab bar accessible inside and out at all times - because they were. By everyone’s reaction you’d think I invented fire 😂
NICE!!! what ratio water to alcohol works best?
Long time fan, respect the tenacity and courage to go for it full time. Miss the OG content with Chris and the gang and connected because you guys were just being regular dudes exploring and sharing the experience. Try not to become the boring grind you stepped away from. Cheers!
I’ll do my best not to become boring lol. There is a ton of me and Chris content coming. In fact, there is a bunch I’ve recently put out, go back and take a quick look!! Winter camping, learning to rock crawl…Chris and I just finished a 1,000 mile Oregon route. I’ve also always done collabs like this one..go back a take a look. Nothing has changed, I’m just doing more of everything lol. So appreciate that you’ve been watching for a while…if I turn into a boring grind, please let me know 🤘
ID retractable cable guide/control hack is probably the best of the list
I agree!
@@Venture2Roam love I was able to share that with baker overland a while back. Glad it landed on your channel for more people to see.
The rechargeable air duster is a game changer. We got one and used for the first time on our recent Utah trip. And any of you who have been to Utah already know. It was so nice to blow off the spare, trashbag, tailgate before opening it. Def recommend if your kit can accommodate it.
I have one of those for my office, but never thought of bringing it until watching Fletch’s segment. Great tip.
But I showed you mine ( First to run one EVER!!😂) and dusted off your Jeep in Alvord
@@wildernessrecon Oh did you? Goes to show how great my memory is. All I remember is your incredible coffee set up.
Great video Will. We love using dryer lint as a fire starter. It doesn’t need to be stuck in a tp tube. We just stick it in an egg carton. Pull them out one egg size wad at a time, and it’s all you need to get dry wood going.
Right on, great tip!
I just throw the lint in a zip lock bag!
The ID cable hack is Genius!
Might be my favorite one!
I have the Ryobi lawn care quick change system.
I keep the blower and pole saw attachments with me. Works great
You are my first overlanding video I saw a year and more ago. The first item I saw you review was was the Alpine dish scrubber scraper. I bought multiple for my rig and the house. Best purchase ever. Thank you for the reviews you do.
I love that scrapper…still have the same one! So glad to hear you find these vids useful.
Such a great video! Always fun to do these videos with you!
Thanks for great paper towel hack!
Nice to see Freys on the side!! We will try the dryer lint trick on our trip to expo pnw.
I agree! Matt’s one my oldest YT friends…so great to collab with him again.
@@Venture2Roam that’s awesome. We met them in Missouri at Moore expo. Seen them again yesterday in Kentucky at overland adventure summit. Nice family.
These are great hacks and we’re excited to give them a try! Thanks!! Quick question… what storage totes do you use? We see some tall tote containers behind you in many of the clips in this video and we’re looking to change up what we’re using for storage. Thanks in advance!
Those are Dewalt Tstak boxes. We love. Have had them for about 5 years and they are still going strong.
Dryer lint in a paper egg carton, then drizzle your old scented wax melts on over it. Breaks down small and burns forever. KA-Bar knives!! Battle tested, field tested and Marine approved. The only knives to carry. If you carry eggs with you and have broken them in your cooler…..crack them in a mason jar. Less room and dang near unbreakable. Love the Van Halen theme wrap on the the gladdy.
Dutch bushcraft knives tested KaBar knives and they failed miserably, multiple times
Thank you! Great additions…the mason jar thing is something I never thought of. Never used a Ka-bar…but my Essee 6 has been a really good knife.
@@Venture2Roam I've got the esee 6 and the damn edge rolls even when batoning soft pine. Most durable knife I've found so far is the BPS Adventurer. It's cheap, and 'only' 1065 HC but it's handmade by a father and son team in Ukraine and it's been a beast so they definitely nailed the heat treat. Gotta keep it oiled though cuz that HC blade wants to rust if you even mention moisture lol
Crazy! Mine has never rolled.
@@Venture2Roam I must've got a lemon😂 wonder if they'd exchange it for me since they pretty much have a lifetime warranty🤔
We’ve been rocking that check list hack for years! So awesome !
"Cuts just as good as a hachet" lol
Always keep heavy duty clamps in your kit, like the ones you get at home depot. For some reason I had a bunch of clamps in my trunk one time I was camping. All the sudden a storm blew in and we needed to get a tarp over the tent quick. I don't know why I got the idea, but I started clamping the tarp to the tent poles and it held perfectly. No more pain in the ass tie downs trying to get it in place. Since then, I've found a million and 1 uses for clamps while camping and it's a staple of my camp kit. They're cheap and take up no space in your kit. Get 6-8 of them and of varying sizes.
Love it. Great hack!
Great tips. i'm heading out for my first ever over landing trip in a few weeks and this was very helpful.
That's awesome to hear. I hope you have a blast!!!
@@Venture2Roam Thanks. I recently bought a 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness and I'm still in the process of getting it set up. My Inspired Overland RTT will be here next week. 😁
Experience is the best teacher. These are some great tips as always. I needed tips for the windshield and this is a game changer. I had a sick dog on our trip last week end and the wet wipes were the inly thing that let me sit in the driver seat again... Thanks for the video...
Eww..but also…glad you had them, that sounds awful!
Mahalo so much for all your videos. My husband heard me talk about my jeep and bought me a 2011 wrangler sierra 😮 2 door automatic. He said he couldn’t afford a CJ7 😊. I’m thankful for my gifted jeep. Now what can I do? I’ll dress her up go 4x4 on dirt roads and occasionally hit snowy roads. Definitely happy start to getting myself a Jeep that will knock my husband off his feet on his first ever 4x4 trail ride ❤
Hope you have a blast in that Jeep!
Coffee Pro Tip: Order yourself a high end hand grinder. I'm in the US, but there is a UK based company called Knock. Hands down best camp/roadtrip/travel grinder. Fresh ground is key for coffee people!
Great tip!!
Use 8" lag bolts instead of tent stakes. Of course you have to carry a drill or impact but I already carry one for tire changing.
Oh I like that one. I bet those things are solid.
This is what I use here in az, easy to break through hard terrain and very solid hold. Would have been a good one to add to the clip!
What’s the 1st knife you had? Utility blade
Essee 6 blade. Love it.
The Claymore fan also helps to have flies away from your cooking/eating area, and at night it also keeps mosquitos away, can't recommend enough!!
Great tip!
There's another option along the lines of the ID holder retractor. Most places that sell CB equipment sell a retractable clip for a CB microphone. It looks almost identical as the ID tag, but can be picked up at almost any truck stop!
Great tip. I have a few of those…picked them up at truck stops!
Really good tips, some things I've not heard of before. Thanks subbed.
Right on!!! Thanks for subscribing!!!
I like the collaboration, well done.
BTW if you are more into minimalism when camping a microfiber cloth does very well at dry dusting,
Love the tie-down stakes, someone should make poles that can be pounded in! Also love the paper towel hack.
Great tip!!
Hey Will, love these videos. Ive seen this series multiple times studying this route. We are doing this in UTV's in July. We did the CDT trail last year in them. Im wondering how many sections of this your rigs couldnt get through/ only allowed motorcyles? thanks!
I think this comment somehow was posted to the wrong video. Which series are you referring to? Happy to help if I can.
@@Venture2Roam I am talking about your ID BDR run. Thats what i meant to comment on! Thanks Will you the man
The zipper hack is also mentioned by guides if you are ever on safari in Africa. The only difference is they suggest using luggage locks.
Great tip!!
Someone else may have already mentioned this but, I will confirm that dryer lint is excellent for fire starting with any ignition tool, PROVIDED HOWEVER that the lint you use is NATURAL FIBERS ONLY, or at least MOSTLY. Synthetic materials such as rayon, etc will melt, not burn. So the laundry technique is to dry all of your cotton, linen, wool, etc clothing together in one load. I give this advice from frustrating experience. Hope this helps, or at least gives you pause to consider,
Great tip!!
I've been using a retractable badge holder since I installed my fridge. Has worked GREAT. Great vid Will!! Another note option is google keep. This app allows you to add and manage what's outstanding.
Google Keep…noted 😂
Cool i Will deffenetly use some of this haks next weekend when going out camping! Thanks!
Right on. Hope you have a blast!!!
Stringing a paper towel roll across is super handy! I also like the idea of going with a bigger batoning knife vs a hatchet.
Bring both, a hatchet is needed for splitting wood that isn't already split like the store bought firewood in this video, and you're not going to pound in tent stakes with a knife.. lol
@@drewpknutz1410 hatchet is useful for tent stakes. But I always have a rubber mallet with me for that plus it can come in handy for trail repairs.
@@BackroadExploration So bring them all! But best believe if I had to choose between a large knife, a rubber mallet, or a hatchet.. Id pick the hatchet! They all have uses.
I never bring a hatchet any longer. I’m impressed by how much you can baton with a knife. It’s a bit easier to pound stakes with a hatchet, but not worth bringing one (for me). I’d rather have a knife and a full size axe…but that’s just me. Everyone has their own reasons for bringing what they do.
Mannnnn, I can’t get enough of that wrap on the gladiator. Good video man. 🔥👍💪
Thanks!! Lots of that wrap coming soon.
Great tip from everyone. I know space and weight is premium in a rig but I drive propane tanker and have a 1 gallon shop vac I keep in my truck sleeper to vacuum my mattress or floor instead of blowing out with air hose.
I like idea of fan when cooking to keep odors from tent and rig but really help when dicing onions; blows fumes from face and don’t cry.
Thanks for sharing!!
Who makes that bushcraft chef knife?
Maxsa Knives. Used it on my Oregon trip last week and really loved it for cooking.
These are all great tips and I use some already. A cordless fan is a game changer big time. Here are some more: I have a strong all metal rake that is about 7 inches wide with a shortish handle. I got it for 6 bucks at a hardware store. To be able to make a campsite free of thorns, pinecones/ sap, etc, really makes a huge difference. And I rake when I leave as well. A spray bottle with a mint oil/ water mix, to repel rodents, which can cause huge damage if they chew wires. I spray my tires, the ground and my engine every night and am very careful with food storage. Also mousetraps, which I am reluctant to mention and am not fond of using. But I have had rodent issues and the damage they can cause is real. It amazes me how fast they seem to be able to get in. I have had them the first night I camp. Lastly the fold up camp tables are fantastic. I use the Colemans as they are pretty reasonable. Because the legs are metal, critters cant crawl up them so I keep all my food on them and not in my Jeep. I am also a desert camper so there are no bears I need to worry about. Last thing, I have an assortment of clamps. Regular size pony clamps + smaller sizes. Lots of uses.
Great additions, thank you!!
The fan also to keep flys and other bugs away from food
Good addition!
I was taught at a very young age how to use and sharpen an axe,/ hatchet also taught others my knowledge. At 60 yrs of age I have not been injured by either. Also keep it put away safely from others when not in use. I've spent my entire life outdoors from mountaineering to hunting. Thanks for a great informative video, but please don't make us wait so long in-between. 😅
I know I know…lots more coming soon! And I appreciate the care you take with a hatchet. They are great tools..just not something I broadly recommend.
Yessssss the notes app!! I’m not alone!😂
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Hey! I was listening to the last 3 hacks from Patreons, and the leaf blower one gave me a thought! Why not carry a blow gun nozzle for an air compressor and one of those air hoses that coil up (store it on a roll bar if in a Jeep/bronco) and use that to blow off dash boards, trucks, etc!
Great tip. I did this for a while some years ago and it worked great.
Anyone else hear him say "tint and flinder"?😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I was waiting for someone to catch that. Total brain fart caught on camera.
@@Venture2Roam haha those are the best😂
I love “tint and flinder!” 😂
Thank you. Will all great ideas. Don and Donna
Thanks for watching you two!
Loving the paint/wrap design.
Thank you!!! Me too. I'm editing the first trip video I shot with it last week..and I'm really liking how it stands out...hard not to notice that thing now lol!
@@Venture2Roam I'd say you did just the right amount of graphics. 👍
100% right on the knife thing, I bet we would be great friends. Lol.
I bet the one with the coating you mentioned is a K Bar.
Thank you! It’s an Essee 6…it’s one of my most used tools.
@@Venture2Roam I just looked them up, that’s a nice line of knives. I might get have to consider adding one to the pile of knives I already have. Lol
These are some great hacks guys! I am definitely going to be using some of these for upcoming trips! 👍
Thanks Mike!
Thanks for the video!! Cheers.
Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
I've been a fan of wet wipes / baby wipes for over 25 years. Started when my kids were tots and went camping.
We take them out of their normal package and put them in a rectangle food container that has the snap lock sides and silicone o-ring seal.
Add enough water to fully submerge them and allow to saturate. Holding the lid loosely, I tip the container over to drain off any water not absorbed.
Now, even in the hottest/driest weather, we have sealed wet wipes that we can ring out excess if need be to use, or have sopping wet wipes for really wetting something down, like a splash of ketchup on the shirt, or that really dirty body.
Awesome wet wipe tip!
Can’t find that Bushcraft Knife anywhere?
Maxsa: maxsablades.com/ Essee 6: eseeknives.com/product/esee-6-3d-handle
Will, love the videos but, gear you are sponsored by to use as a hack? No hatchet? Teach kids how to be safe with a hatchet. You don't use a knife as a hammer, you can use your hatchet as a much better hammer.
I’m not sponsored by any knife company. I’ve been saying knives are better than hatchets for a long time.
@@Venture2Roam And if you do want to use a knife as a hammer make sure that sheath is on there at the very least or just use a mallet for the stakes. Light things (knives) bounce a lot easier than hatchets.
I doubt knife sponsors would say
"Yeah sure use our knives as hatchets" lol
hatchets are good for limbing, everything else they do is done better with another tool.
@@codychilders8307Esee Knives would say “Hold my beer.”
Love the video and collaboration. Picked up some cool ones. Yes notes is a great little app on the iPhone. Have a great day
Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching!!
One presentation included small carabiners to connect zipper areas re child safety. More expensive but very functional, Metolius FS Mini II Carabiner; small, light, full strength (weight bearing). Sold in 6 pack. Cost is approx.$7 each or $40 for a 6 pack. Convenient for rigging, hauling, hanging packs & tied down projects. REI, climbing shops.
Wet wipes, watch for general cleaning wipes vs. 'bathroom and personal sanitary wipes'. We might use the first for kitchen and dust & the latter in our packs or bags after bathroom use. Small plastic spray bottles of cleaner or mixed alcohol are also very functional in camp areas. A small hand sweeper is usually close by for dust build up, Lite leather or synthetic gloves for gas installation & ziplock bags to put them in after use. "Simple Bear Necessities"
Great tips, thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you, very helpful hacks!!
Thanks for watching!
The paper towel hack is funny because my dog would get that in a heartbeat. I can’t believe the dog would not go after it because it’s now a foot above his head.
Ian must have paper towel trained him lol.
Ironman makes a great rechargeable fan with built in light. Great for inside a tent.
I haven’t seen theirs yet…will try to get my hands on one.
1. on the awning pole guideline 45° angle to vertical line hack. My awning poles are adjustable so I leave then slightly lowered, then after attaching the line, I raise the poles to take all the slack out.
2. on the uses for the fan, on the hot morning 4th of July, I was cooking / frying sausage on the back tailgate. The flys were coming in so bad, I could not leave the skillet. I carry 2 small usb fans that I hacked by gluing magnets on the bottom so I can mount them in a lot of places. I should of used the fans to blow air to help keep the flys away. I use them inside my truck shell at night to help keep me cool and help with mosquitoes.
thanks for the tips, now I need to read all the comments for more hacks:')
Great additionns!
If you are carrying a leaf blower, you can also use it as a leaf blower to clean your campsite of leaves which can help reduce fire risks if you are building a fire. Also, cotton balls “soaked”/coated with Vasoline make good fire starters.
Great tips!
this is a great video. really good ideas!! LEGIT
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
A new video. It's about time. 😊
LOL...I know I know I know...there are so many videos coming - I've just had to get organized...but here we goooo!
I always love some camping hacks.
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Some pretty cool stuff, a couple of, "why didn't I think of that" or hear of it sooner moments. I did pause the video at Caleb's fridge cord hack, and went in Amazon and ordered a couple retractable id holders... THAT! I'd pretty cool. Others were quite good, but my kids are grown now. But like you said, had a I known a little sooner.
Awesome. I love his hack. So simple, so useful.
Happy Father’s Day Will!
Thank you so much! Same to you!
@@Venture2Roam Thank you 🙏🏽
Will. Watched this this afternoon. In the middle of your video it got paused and I went and installed a paper towel holder in our Rubicon lol. I honestly can't believe it never occured to me to do that ( though I had to run it through the structural part of our roof rack ) but thanks for the hack , it will be super useful
Yes! I love that hack. I actually stuck a paper towel holder to the ceiling of my JK in the same spot, but Ian’s hack sis way easier!
We want to know how many takes to get the wet wipes flipped into your hand?
Our favorite hacks are:
1) Small hand held leaf blower/vacuum combo.
2) 1/2 gallon weed spray pump bottle for water sprayer.
3) USB Shower Pump with adjustable shower head.
Tip: On Pop-Up Fire pit metal screen on inside not bottom side. Best fire pit on the market!
Nice to see you again, we've been missing your content. 😊
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Mark (& Teresa)
Hampstead Maryland
• Purpose Built Adventure Rig © •
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Love the tips!!! It took me 3 takes to flip it, catch it, and be looking in the right direction lol. On the pop up..I know you're supposed to do the screen the other way...but I like my way much much better. Cleaning it up and packing it way is much easier for me if I keep it on top of the frame. I've been using it for years and have never had any issue with the way I put it up so I keep doing it :). Lots more coming soon, I just needed a few weeks to get organized.
@@Venture2Roam❤
I'm a huge wipes guy, take them for baby AJ anyway, but always throw an extra pack in!
My number 1 most used piece of gear!
Nitecore has a good alternative battery powered fan with a three level ring LED light 👍🏼
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25:10 tint and flinder
Ya sometimes the words get flubbed, but I think ppl are pretty forgiving about it.
Guy wire hack. Amazing. Thank you
I’m going to try that one too!
I use the dryer lint for fire starters, but (from my Girl Scout days) you don't know what is in those clothes. I start the fire then burn & add new wood before cooking
Ya I wouldn’t inhale that lint smoke too much 😂
Pretty common courtesy to provide a link to another creator that helps provide content. Would be nice for you to add a link to them in the description.
Oh you’re right. I just went too fast publishing. It will be updated soon. It’s more than just common courtesy, these guys are my friends.
Good stuff. Thanks!
Right on man, thanks for checking it out.
Great tips here! Thanks for including me buddy!
I said ONE HACK Fletch!! 😂. Good stuff man.
@@Venture2Roam I’M SORRY! 😂
Great video!
Thank you!
Alcohol wipes are good for cleaning as well as a fire starter ….. I try to find multiple uses for 1 product
Never tried them for fire starters, but that makes sense!
Van Halen paint scheme?
Yep!
@@Venture2Roam nice 👍
Great video
Thank you!
Looks like Oregon high desert!
It's actually Boise...but it's kind of the same terrain...we're right next to the Owyhees as well as right next to the Central Idaho Mountains. This was actually filmed right next a section of the Oregon Trail.
@Venture2Roam oh very nice buddy. And yes, it's very similar!!!
Love the hacks!!!
Right on. Hope they were helpful!
These camping hacks sound super helpful! We sent you an email, take a look.
Wipes can be used to rub down your dog’s fur to remove poison ivy oils before they are transferred to you.
Really? I’ve never heard that before.
People love the dryer lint hack. Unless your clothes are all cotton there is a lot of polyester or other plastic content in that lint. Burning it will expose you to toxic fumes.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve never done that hack…I wonder how toxic the fumes are with others chemical based fire starters? It’s a great thing to look into.
Wet wipes have a lot of chemicals in them . I wouldn’t overuse them, and if you love that natural environment you might want to think about what you use to save the planet
Let’s not open up the “don’t use that because it kills the environment” convo. Follow tread lightly and leave no trace the best you can and do your best to be a good steward of the trails and land.
Talking about safety , while playing B roll of cutting wood with tootsies out😂😂😂😂😂
I was talking about finger safety, not toe safety!
@@Venture2Roam oh, my bad. Go on.
You may want a splitting wedge and a small sledge hammer. Way less effort and safer than batonning.
Man where have you been?
Just getting organized to start launching a bunch of vids!
From boise and not using a Chris reeve 🤦♂️
Essee is made in ID.
Hatchets arent safe? That sounds like a operator error.. telling people to split wood with a knife will get people hurt and a broken knife. Good parenting should resolve the issue with kids around a hatchet
Yes…hatchets are not as safe as using a knife to baton wood. And yes, it is operator error. I’ve seen people split their fingers with hatchets. I don’t mean to say no one can use them safely, plenty do..but in my opinion knives are safer because the blade is never in the line of contact with your hand/fingers…a mistake I see people make with hatchets all the time. The problem with your “good parenting” comment is that assumes parents know how to safely use a hatchet, and there are plenty of families who are trying this hobby out who haven’t had the instruction you and I have had with hatchets.
Don't use a hatchet. Instead, balance your weaker knife on a vertical piece of wood then pound the knife with another piece of wood.
Yep.
@@Venture2Roam 🤦♂
all great hacks...not real big on the wet wipes though. seems like allot of environmental waste. just sayin'
You get get biodegradable ones. But I get not wanting to use them as well. Glad to hear you liked the info!
Jeez, having wipes and a knife for camping is not a HACK it's a normal mode even for kids, man.
That’s because you know/use the hack. It’s just not new to you.
... WOW !! ,, can't believe the spoils of campers these days ...... Agree with "Not a fan of hatchets" ,, Too many unskilled or uncoordinated people out there ,, Hatchets can cause lifelong injuries ... Nowadays car campers are carrying battery powered chainsaws .. A sturdy long bladed knife works well to baton with as long as shown how ... Thank God for TH-cam ,, many of these "Outdoorsmen" wouldn't survive the weekend ... ... That could be a good thing ....
...Tint and Flinder ???? ..
Thanks for this comment. I think a lot of folks assume a hatchet is the right tool for splitting small wood…but it’s so often misused, I try not to recommend it.
(1:04) Assuming you meant both genders. There are just the two.
Correct.
Do not use anti- bacterial wipes on your butt… you will be dragging your back end like a dog on a carpet… don’t ask how I know 😂
OMG…yes…very good distinction. I use the anti bacterial wipes too…but never ever for cleaning anything sensitive lol…really important to know the difference!!!
It kills me when people use the "expert" moniker. Such an overly used mis-labeling. I wouldn't call any YT'er an expert, especially in this genre. Most have an overly-inflated, sense of self. They're just campers that have spent more $$ to look cool than they have common sense.
I think you earn the term expert when you have hundreds of nights and thousands of miles on the trail. All of the people in this video fit that description.
@@Venture2Roam, I have thousands of hours off-roading (“overlanding,”) and camping in the backcountry, and hundreds-of-thousands of miles, and all before YT was ever around. Never once have I nor do I considered myself an expert. Do I have a lot of experience? Yes. But I learn something new every time I go out. There is not one Overlander/off-roader on YT I would consider an expert. There are those that have more dirt time than others, but they’re far from expert, because I see a LOT of mistakes made in all of the videos I watch. And the “you need this” or “the top 10” gear recommendations…don’t get me started. Most “Overlander” are glorified used car salesmen/women for the products they have partnerships with.
Now, don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with making a living on YT, but to call a bunch of people who decided to pick up a camera, spend hundreds-of-thousands of dollars on overly-hyped, not necessary, vehicles; just to be “Overlanders” is ridiculous, because none of it is needed to go off-road camping, and that is all Overlanding is. In fact, Overlanding is a stolen term from the Aussies, and American’s, as usual, have bastardized the term. It’s a joke!
This Hack…
Shouldn't an "expert" overlander/camper know how to use a hatchet?
Yes, which is why I don’t recommend it 😂
Extra thing to carry though… I agree with the vid. Always have a big knife in the netting behind the passenger seat and use that to baton firewood, hitting it with another bit of wood. And can use it as a general camp knife.
@@offroadmisfitsyes, plus bring a hatchet or ax too. And a saw, unless you always bring all your firewood with you. batoning works only up to a point. learn to safely use the tools you carry. in the age of youtube learning from others has never been easier.
kind of useful tips AND commercials for sponsored products.........yeah, no thanks.bye bye.
What’s wrong with sponsored content? Those sponsors make it possible to make vids like this.
Multi genders? You lost me ✌️
Lol. I see what you did there. Different genders..how’s that? 😂
@@Venture2Roam you say in the beginning of your video that wipes can be used for multi genders instead of saying men & women. I don't support the whole multi gender crowd.
@@AmericanMuscleTruckYa, I picked that up from your first comment. Which is why I replied the way I did. This video is in no way a commentary on gender politics, so let’s not go there.
@@Venture2Roam fair enough. i'll finish the video because i need to learn alot about camping. thanks for responding.
Thanks for the video! I think my favorite hacks were the onyx off-road and the refrigerator ideas
Just one long commercial. So different from when you started. Shame.
Really my goodness not worth watching