+Jacob Perkins Tell me about it. As well as the expectation that TH-camrs are somehow supposed to self fund trips to Africa because that's what people expect from reality TV. They want to play pretend.
@@preparedmind101 , Totally agree, people selling those type of ideas, influencing people the wrong way should be called out, that's dangerous and irresponsible, and gullible people die every day because of those false narrated videos....
A rake is super useful when hunting. You can clear leaves from a small path so you make no rustling noise when you walk to your tree stand in the morning.
Chris you know they're all talkers out here this is TH-cam Fantasyland come on brother you're the only one that does halfway decent videos on knives you and about maybe two other people everybody else gets washed away like the snow in the rain they're on one day they come into a little money they go buy all these knives and then you don't hear from him ever again not you you're like a Timex watch you take a licking and you keep on ticking that's my story I'm sticking to it 🤠😎👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing your list! Its good to see the K.I.S.S Concept in action. Ive yet to Try to out and Test the Jess - X. But overall I enjoyed checking out what you listed as "favorite" in the Budget Realm. Good work sir!
Chris read all my comments that's very smart yes a rake like that would come in handy you can clear all the leaves get your tent set up properly yes in the shovel yes positive attitude Chris that's what I love about you 👍👍👍👍👍😎
Really liked that you differentiated between Survival and car camping. Had more than a few discussions with people who still think they're Les Stroud even though they can see their cars from their campsite. I have nothing against car camping, no one said you have to knock yourself out every time you go into the wilderness but you cannot backpack far with much of the gear you use for car camping. It would be great if these ''car park Les Strouds'' would get honest with themselves before they recommend gear and give out advice. Thanks for the vid!!
A branch with lots of forked out smaller branches do me fine for a camp rake! Don't need to carry it in car or bag, find it right on site for a budget of $0 haha! Then just throw it in the fire before I go home. Nice!
I think you meant to say, it (jessica X) can chop. not that it can chop better than an ax. cause thats an BIG statement. unless it has a hidden light saber feature in it, I seriously doubt it.
Thanks, but nope on the Lowe's rake. I'll wait for Cold Steel to come out with their TriAd locking Spetznaz SF Tiger ClawZ survival-assault rake in razor-sharp cryo'd Aus8A. Can't wait for the Cold Steel boys to put it through the paces in one of their promo videos. I want to see 15 or 20 of them all lined up to take turns shredding a whole pig carcass into raw pulled pork. Hi-yaaa!!
And then you carry and use the vintage Cold steel on a regular basis and find out how much of an idiot people can be. Example: SRK, Trailmaster or Ghurkha Khukuri.., the Riflemans Hawk...on and on. All in high carbon steel. I love these numbskulls who criticize CS for over advertising and flash and then carry a Zero Tolerance with a number for a name...TEHO...JMHO...YMMV.
im torn, the rake is the absolute cheezyest camp tool Ive ever seen....yet I cant discount its merits. In a pack, NO. But for car/RV type camping itd be pretty sweet Im sure.
one of the things I enjoy most about your videos is you stay away from shtf stuff. As my former commander said, "You will have plenty of opportunity in life to be miserable, therefore it is unnecessary to practice being miserable." Keep up the fantastic work man. you are killing it.
yep!! Leonidas The Great.. i couldn't agree with you more. i just might be one of the 5%rs.. this vid is a great for campers.. ha, but the machete sorta makes this a crossover vid. much respect to PREPAREDMIND101.
in regards to "tool" (Jes.-x), my "go to" is a brush ax from Walmart lawn and garden, made by FISKERS. And, at $22-, I'd say that it would be considered "budget item" for the $$$. (as well as, almost classifies as a "best kept secret")
Great idea for a rake. I use one with the camper but didnt think of it for just roughing it. I always take a axe if I'm staying a few days and really like the schrade "L" hatchet. I'm still lovin my BK9 for wood processing but trying to convince myself to get the 42. The corona is fantastic, so easy.... I enjoy your ideas, keep em commin!!!
You gotta remember, The BK9 was my big knife pic. But I wanted to make something with about the same size blade but specifically chop and split wood like a demon. In order to do that I have to invent a new handle concept and remove everything "combat". So In the end, it was something completely different. But I love that blade size (Height/Weight). I think I might even come back to it later in a new way. Other TH-camrs have done extensive testing. One of the best I've seen is the Preppers Bunker Outdoors Jess-X vs Becker videos. That isn't taking anything away from the BK9. People need to remember it was designed to be a large COMBAT knife. And in that regard, I think it's awesome. Jess-X looks crazy, but once you get it in your hand it all makes sense. Over 2000 users out there and most swear by it (of course, not all. No knife is universally loved). People are comfortable with different tools though. No one way is "Right".
I just bought the Carona 7inch for only $13 on Amazon not sure how long that will last but I'm so freaking happy with it. I don't know why I haven't had a good folding saw all these years but I will never leave home without one ever again. If you use them with common sense and let the blade do the work it makes camping and bushcrafting so much easier. I used to use a hatchet for camp wood never again ....saw and big chopper with belt knife is my style.
if only if some of us regular city guys had the chance/ option/ or even location to just set a perma base camp in the woods, i sadly live in a location that's either Indian reservation or national forest, of which they do frown upon setting up places like that.
+Chaucer Faux I think you could get away with it in a national forest. Make it blend in. When the leaves are done falling, I'm throwing a brown hunting blind net over that tarp.
On the Jessica X: Compare and contrast the Wilkinson Sword designed British MOD survival knife. www.sofmilitary.co.uk/mod-survival-knife-wood-handle-with-sheath-made-in-sheffield-product,2294
As soon as I saw the heading, I knew I wouldn't be able to stop the ol' brainbox igniting the afterburner! However, as you did, I chose to adapt the "rules" somewhat, in that I decided to rather choose 7 categories of tools: 1. Primary tool is the knife, and I have a philosophy about knives - the right one for the particular job. I don't do the "one knife only" stuff either. These are amongst what I would pack; 1.1 Cold Steel Trail Master San Mai III (because I have one! For the big jobs (and to replace the machete, which is single use, and overrated). 1.2 " SRK " . Belt knife, default carry most times. 1.3 " Master hunter " . Most hunting, food prep and sundry cutting jobs around camp. Might carry in place of SRK (eg on a shoot). 1.4 ESEE Izula II For the little fiddly jobs, carving, etc. 1.5 Folders/multi-tools. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 (loose), SAK Swiss Champ (belt), Leatherman Wave+ (belt). 2. Saw: Second most important tool as it deals with quite heavy work that other tools are not good at - severing wood across the grain. 2.1 Silky Gomboy 240 ( for the heavy cutting, eg bigger logs). 2.2 Silky Pocketboy, for those smaller jobs, and when out on excursions away from base camp. 3. Axe: Not a great fan, but around camp an axe comes in handy, eg at the wood pile! Estwing campers axe. 4. Drill: Around camp there is always a need to have a hole in something, so I'd include a drill brace, and bit set. 5. Wedges: If there is a need to sometimes split large rounds that the axe is unlikely to achieve, I'd include 2 x aluminium splitting wedges. 6. Spade: A good solid camp shovel is necessary in any camp, as there are many reasons to make holes in the ground. Cold Steel SF shovel. 7. Pot: Although this may be viewed by some to be a utensil, I have included it here. Metal boiling pot (kettle, if you wish), and a length of chain (preferably mattress chain, as it is so dirt cheap! This provides that primary life preserving commodity which is so essential - TEA! There is some overlap to your list, but I've added some of my own. Feel free to comment, and I'm hoping you won't be too offended at my taking so freely with your list! Cheers mate!
I'm going to disagree with something Chris said about his 1st item: The Cold Steel Sp. Forces Shovel is DEFINITELY a backpacking item if you're going for more than a day or so. When I was young we'd go on a week long hike of at least 50 miles. I didn't have this shovel then, but I had the equivalent, a steel Boy Scout shovel with a rectangular head. We trenched out tents, dug latrines, even chopped some firewood occasionally. I wouldn't think of going out without my shovel. Boy Scout back then, Cold Steel today. I'll probably get a kydex sheath for it to sit in my truck, but I'll use the lightweight nylon one on backpacking trips.
I'd be interested in see how much one of those kydex sheaths for the cold steel shovel? I have one as well and would like to have a chat with your guy but didn't see a link in the description...any who great line up for camp tools to think on! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and thoughts with us my friend! Stay safe and blessed! Watching from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island in Canada! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting #22ADAYNOMORE 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
Great vid! I like your line of thinking on many of these items. I think i'm the most interested in that expandable rake, lol. Looking forward to a video about the new bigger Silky.
I have to agree with you about axes ..... I have been camping and practising bushcraft skills for over 50 years .... Im 61 ....and never use an axe. I prefer my machete and my saw ..... they are safer and in my opinion better. Good video ...atb Jim
Thanks for you videos....I noticed that JessX has a black oxide finish. I thought you preferred the stainless? With that in mind, I'm choosing between a stainless or BO Leatherman Wave +. Interested in your thoughts. Pros for B-looks nice, Con-easily lost if dropped in the dark. Please let me know what you think. Thanks. Matt
I thoroughly enjoy your channels, personality, and your approach to your videos. But I don't come to your channel to get blue balls! I'm feeling that way after your Schrade tool coming out in the future. I'm looking forward to it. I love my Jessica X and I hope you're allowed to advertise it. Thanks for what you do Chris. Also I (and others) are curious to hear your thoughts on Bigfoot? I meant "Ohio Grassman".
Hi Chris Mark...again Awesome review. Jessica-X and shovel would be,on my list. I figure that it could attached to J79 bug out bag as this bag has molly all over. I do say one thing...most bug out items I choose have multiple uses. However, camping not survival.
@preparedmind101 - you said something about putting in an application for some event, but I couldn't really understand you. Could you clarify what you were referring to? Thanks!
The Sugowaza saw is nice, as is the Zubat, or anything from Silky, but if you are going to get into the larger saws, you should just move up to the Silky Katana Boy. Our You Tube friend at the Essential Gear and Useful Skills channel has been reviewing Silky saws, and many other saws in comparison videos for a long time, (before anybody else that I know) if you want to check them out.
Awe man. People and circumstances change with time as you know, and that's noboby's fault. It's as things go. Hope things work out well for all involved . For what it's worth I think your a pretty stand up guy and enjoy your vids. Keep it real and stay strong Chris. ATB Matt G
Tramontina does make good machetes, but if you're an abusive forgetful lout like myself Cold Steel machetes with their molded-on handles are a better choice. I misplaced one in the undergrowth of my yard for like a couple of years- found it and except for a little rust it was good to go....wooden handles wouldn't have fared so well. And Cold Steel machetes are VERY budget-friendly.
This may be the best video you have ever done, down to earth, realistic and address real world issues of going out in the wild. Too may people want to Rambo and Chief Red Cloud......to even get close to what it is like to go out in the wild for a few days. In fact, most focus on being UN-PREPARED, while these are fun to watch, these are not about living and surviving. Good to see a video that is based in REALITY !
+i.kaslar not even the rake? I think it says something. When people see the items show up it shows they were impressive well past the review/test phase.
PREPAREDMIND101 no u had shown that rake at ur filming spot in the park in at at least one of ur other videos. I definitely think it's something we need for a camper trailer for when we go camping.
It's nice to see a casual camper video instead of Rambo V2.0. I can appreciate why you say these tools work well for you and I could see taking a similar set if I was driving in instead of hiking. I would have suggested a roll of duct tape before that rake though, even if I knew my car would be parked 20 feet from my shelter but like you said, you have a spot where you can leave it behind so that would justify it I suppose if I frequented that location a lot. IDK why duct tape is so often overlooked as a top budget tool. Maybe it's just a given with experienced campers, like your comment about knives, but I'd guess these budget videos get a lot of attention from novice and new campers that may not know how useful tape can be. Might be something to consider if you ever make a revised budget tool video. Thanks.
Are you still trying out for those survival TV shows? You would be perfect for one of those shows, and I don't mean for your Bushcraft skills. That's a given. Producers should love you because you're hilarious. I laugh at every single one of your vids. Good info is a bonus.
Kind of tired of the complaining. These are suggestions and quite frankly, the rake was a perfect suggestion for our popup camper. Already have the tramontina and a similar saw. These are real handy when pulling into more rustic campsites like in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Definitely like your laid back easy-going reviews. Keep 'em comin'.
Thank you. I love camping! But sadly I'm not in to survivalist's but have to watch them just for information for camping and gear. Let's face it most of the people out there making survivalist vids would not last a month in the wild but give really bad advice to people that trust them. It's only a matter of time before someone dies from that bad advice and the you tubeer's are held accountable. One you tubeer's gives bad advice and be for you know it many vids are popping up with the very same bad advice.
I have tried several folding saws and agree that the Corona Razor Tooth saw is without a doubt the best saw for the money. I purchased two of them with different length blades. You can't go wrong with a Corona Razor Tooth folding saw. Try one, you will like it.
For starters I like to say I enjoy your videos. You convinced me to buy a worksharp and I love it. Love the topic of this video for the simple reason 99.9 percent of the people buying outdoor gear will never have to use it in a life or death situation. They will use it while simply enjoying a trip into the outdoors and all that is needed for that are budget tools. Now is it better to carry a large knife instead of an axe? No way. A large knife may be a little easier to carry than a small axe but an axe can do, for the most part, anything the large knife can do and do it using much less energy. A bush craft knife will take care of any short comings the axe has. As for most of the modern style axes they're junk. I don't know anything about the Schrade, it may be a great axe, I've never tried one. May do so. But most are usually made of to hard a steel and can be bad about chipping and also there's no real way of replacing a broken handle in one. Just my two cent.
I love me a good rake, I've spent a lot of time cutting fire line, but for car camping I don't think I would ever bother carrying that bit of specialised kit. Grabbing a couple dead branches or a fistful of sticks to flick away the leaf litter is just as easy as digging out another bit of kit.
Sorry, I meant carrying it in my vehicle, the utility vs real estate/clutter equation doesn't add up for me... but then I do drive a tiny clown car. I didn't feel like you were pushing your opinion on anyone too hard, I just have a different take on it and thought it was worth mentioning an alternative. I need to start putting a smiley face after everything I type. :-)
Ah, I see what you mean. It'd also probably make a lot of sense in a big camper rig that is kitted out with everything. That collapsible rake would slot nicely into a tube carrier.
I've taken to travelling with a posse, like Snoop. Raking the camp is my homie Wiggy G's job. I highly suggest a posse. Great for filling the stage when I win best new rap album at the AMAs and need to accept my award, too
my freand ha JX , we test it in woods ... well I frankly don't see purpose of such big handle and shape of it. I have watched your video but still don't se much of benefit of it,,
So I like you videos and most of the info is great but the Schrader axes biggest con is if it breaks you can't make a handle. Now that's probably not a big concern if your just camping and not bugging out or whatever but it's still something to consider.
Shrade your sponsor ? they might be car camp tools, but I wouldnt want most of them as a more Bushcraft style camper. I do have a Ti Version of the Cold Steel Shovel.
A big reason I camp is to swing the forest Hatchet clears my mind I love it. I agree with you about the rake. I also bring soft floor tiles and a cowhide. So I guess my favorite tool is my wagon, to haul all my 💩
I know I'm super late to the party, but probably your best video. And I think it is one of the more useful videos on YT. This is about reality and everyday. You said it right at the start, the 95%
I love my tramotina machete. I see ppl spend so much money on all these really expensive machetes and I just smile knowing my machete will stand up to any challenge there's will and I paid $20
There is a tool superior than the jessica x, the legendary nepalese kukri, the best chopping knife, the blade divides in three sections that allow to do several tasks, and even the original nepalese iron have a very cool feature, where a rare isotope "propirium" reaches very high temperatures with friction, so you can make a fire rubbing birchbarck in the blade, its a very well designed knife, with a well distributed weight and a very nice grip, made for warefare and to daily use in the farms and a long heritage.
You are definitely not an axe man, it was scary watching you use one. If you would like to see how axes are used properly watch skillcult 101, he knows his stuff. You know your knives for sure but I think your missing out on the uses of an axe or hatchet.
I just tell people to give thanks every day they don't have survive to keep on living, one thing is going into the woods to do some bushcrafting, hunt some game and another different deal is having to survive lost on a freagging jungle...
Funny I really like the rake idea. Its not that the other items are not important but the rake is the one item I struggled with for camping. Taking a regular rake takes up too much space. Thanks Chris.
I like these budget vids therein my price range and I can get them instead of say to my self "boy one day I might be able to afford that". I hope u revisit some of those old vid and refresh them for use that are on a budget. I understand there are those Items u just cant go cheap on.
These videos remind me of getting fit its dominated by dope up body builders and they fill you full of there s__t same with peppers they go overboard to where iam at. Thanks for being real
I have everything except an ax or hatchet and my kit is ready for going into the woods and some of them have been tested and passed. The tools you showed us is nice to have and would come in handy when out camping.
As much as I like the little tactical shovel rake whatever the crap it is. Without a way to add an extension pole to it it's not worth a penny of my money.
Well, I think the rake takes number one... Even though the saw and the axes are a close second... LOL Actually I need a rake like that for training man tracking courses... You sure like the monster knifes!!!! Good stuff, and camping it really what you are doing unless you are training...
Im not an ax person either so i use jessica x ALL the time. I just need to get some new screws for it cause i lost two of em in the front of the handle cause i was too stupid to use locktight.....
+PREPAREDMIND101 BTW Chris, anytime your B.O.B gets too heavy to carry with all that other stuff, just let me know... I'll gladly take it off your hands. (WolfCustoms included.).😂lol never see that anymore... just can't hang with the Jessmuk huh lol.
Good to see someone talking about regular everyday camping! The constant focus on survival gets old after a while.
+Jacob Perkins Tell me about it. As well as the expectation that TH-camrs are somehow supposed to self fund trips to Africa because that's what people expect from reality TV. They want to play pretend.
@@preparedmind101 , Totally agree, people selling those type of ideas, influencing people the wrong way should be called out, that's dangerous and irresponsible, and gullible people die every day because of those false narrated videos....
Thanks for the shout out brother!! Great into, and keeping it real.
+gideonstactical My favorite videos to do and watch is when we pick a topic and then show and explain our choices.
And they are some of your subs favorite videos to watch. Always enjoy them and learn something along the way.
PREPAREDMIND101 I made a short little response vid on my channel 👌
this vid made me sub ur amazing
PREPAREDMIND101 Dam RIGHT
Chris, I love your passion and honesty. You're doing great work.
+fapping2quelaag thank you
A rake is super useful when hunting. You can clear leaves from a small path so you make no rustling noise when you walk to your tree stand in the morning.
Wearing no shoes help with noise too. Its kinda dangerous but I still do it
This and gideonstatical are the most real list/reviews on youtube. Now how can we get you on Alone?
marbles camp hatchet FTW less than 30 bucks and havent heard of one rolling an edge even beating the hell out of them
Tactical rake for home defense.
I'd have to agree.
that rake needs Tanto tips, multicam paint, and G10 handle., and a Surefire light, Yep. Tanto rake..for Operators.
and a 3 point sling
**Home de-fence
Chris you know they're all talkers out here this is TH-cam Fantasyland come on brother you're the only one that does halfway decent videos on knives you and about maybe two other people everybody else gets washed away like the snow in the rain they're on one day they come into a little money they go buy all these knives and then you don't hear from him ever again not you you're like a Timex watch you take a licking and you keep on ticking that's my story I'm sticking to it 🤠😎👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing your list! Its good to see the K.I.S.S Concept in action. Ive yet to Try to out and Test the Jess - X. But overall I enjoyed checking out what you listed as "favorite" in the Budget Realm. Good work sir!
+DropForgedSurvival I can get you one.
PREPAREDMIND101 I would be open to that sir. Ill send you a PM on Facebook tomorrow. I need to get some rest out of town trip in the am.
Most wives 'all your other knives aren't good enough??' Chris's wife 'the sheath that came with the knife wasn't good enough???' #probably
Chris read all my comments that's very smart yes a rake like that would come in handy you can clear all the leaves get your tent set up properly yes in the shovel yes positive attitude Chris that's what I love about you 👍👍👍👍👍😎
The rake could double as a grill. Have multiple functions for the items...👍👍
Really liked that you differentiated between Survival and car camping. Had more than a few discussions with people who still think they're Les Stroud even though they can see their cars from their campsite. I have nothing against car camping, no one said you have to knock yourself out every time you go into the wilderness but you cannot backpack far with much of the gear you use for car camping. It would be great if these ''car park Les Strouds'' would get honest with themselves before they recommend gear and give out advice. Thanks for the vid!!
+jelkel25 Yep... If you were backpacking into the mountains per se, you'd have to be MUCH more selective with your gear.
Terrific choices no doubt. What I like about your channel eventually I see something you review that makes camping so much easier for me.
I love that you mentioned the rake. Those things are awesome for making a long-term camp.
A branch with lots of forked out smaller branches do me fine for a camp rake! Don't need to carry it in car or bag, find it right on site for a budget of $0 haha! Then just throw it in the fire before I go home. Nice!
good list bro
I think you meant to say, it (jessica X) can chop. not that it can chop better than an ax. cause thats an BIG statement. unless it has a hidden light saber feature in it, I seriously doubt it.
Thanks, but nope on the Lowe's rake. I'll wait for Cold Steel to come out with their TriAd locking Spetznaz SF Tiger ClawZ survival-assault rake in razor-sharp cryo'd Aus8A. Can't wait for the Cold Steel boys to put it through the paces in one of their promo videos. I want to see 15 or 20 of them all lined up to take turns shredding a whole pig carcass into raw pulled pork. Hi-yaaa!!
And then you carry and use the vintage Cold steel on a regular basis and find out how much of an idiot people can be. Example: SRK, Trailmaster or Ghurkha Khukuri.., the Riflemans Hawk...on and on. All in high carbon steel.
I love these numbskulls who criticize CS for over advertising and flash and then carry a Zero Tolerance with a number for a name...TEHO...JMHO...YMMV.
lmao
im torn, the rake is the absolute cheezyest camp tool Ive ever seen....yet I cant discount its merits. In a pack, NO. But for car/RV type camping itd be pretty sweet Im sure.
one of the things I enjoy most about your videos is you stay away from shtf stuff. As my former commander said, "You will have plenty of opportunity in life to be miserable, therefore it is unnecessary to practice being miserable." Keep up the fantastic work man. you are killing it.
Leonidas The Great ha ha, how long have you been subscribed? :-)
yep!! Leonidas The Great.. i couldn't agree with you more. i just might be one of the 5%rs.. this vid is a great for campers.. ha, but the machete sorta makes this a crossover vid. much respect to PREPAREDMIND101.
Funny, I had an instructor who said the same thing about practicing misery.
I got to have that rake Chris I just got to
in regards to "tool" (Jes.-x),
my "go to" is a brush ax from Walmart lawn and garden, made by FISKERS.
And, at $22-, I'd say that it would be considered "budget item" for the $$$.
(as well as, almost classifies as a "best kept secret")
+Torch of K.C.K. Yes. I've had one. Considering getting another. It's in my Amazon wish list. I actually gave mine to Dave C a few years ago.
+PREPAREDMIND101
as a previous owner,
(of brush axe)
were you able to make a proper scabbard?
+Torch of K.C.K. No. But you could get the slightly more expensive Gerber version that had one.
I always take a small triangular file too. Keeps all my tools sharp, I can get massive sparks off my ferrorod, and it makes notching a breeze
Great idea for a rake. I use one with the camper but didnt think of it for just roughing it. I always take a axe if I'm staying a few days and really like the schrade "L" hatchet. I'm still lovin my BK9 for wood processing but trying to convince myself to get the 42. The corona is fantastic, so easy.... I enjoy your ideas, keep em commin!!!
+John Danforth You mean the 43? It'll murder the 9 for wood processing. 9 is still ones of my favorite large combat knives.
Thanks, Yes the 43, thats what happens when fat fingers tries to type!
What about the medium size project that the BK9 seems to handle quite
well?
You gotta remember, The BK9 was my big knife pic. But I wanted to make something with about the same size blade but specifically chop and split wood like a demon. In order to do that I have to invent a new handle concept and remove everything "combat". So In the end, it was something completely different. But I love that blade size (Height/Weight). I think I might even come back to it later in a new way.
Other TH-camrs have done extensive testing. One of the best I've seen is the Preppers Bunker Outdoors Jess-X vs Becker videos.
That isn't taking anything away from the BK9. People need to remember it was designed to be a large COMBAT knife. And in that regard, I think it's awesome. Jess-X looks crazy, but once you get it in your hand it all makes sense. Over 2000 users out there and most swear by it (of course, not all. No knife is universally loved). People are comfortable with different tools though. No one way is "Right".
I just bought the Carona 7inch for only $13 on Amazon not sure how long that will last but I'm so freaking happy with it. I don't know why I haven't had a good folding saw all these years but I will never leave home without one ever again. If you use them with common sense and let the blade do the work it makes camping and bushcrafting so much easier. I used to use a hatchet for camp wood never again ....saw and big chopper with belt knife is my style.
excellent!..
if only if some of us regular city guys had the chance/ option/ or even location to just set a perma base camp in the woods, i sadly live in a location that's either Indian reservation or national forest, of which they do frown upon setting up places like that.
+Chaucer Faux I think you could get away with it in a national forest. Make it blend in. When the leaves are done falling, I'm throwing a brown hunting blind net over that tarp.
Chaucer Faux for good reason, no? If it's your land, build away, but who wants to go hiking and come upon this tramp slash pile...
On the Jessica X: Compare and contrast the Wilkinson Sword designed British MOD survival knife. www.sofmilitary.co.uk/mod-survival-knife-wood-handle-with-sheath-made-in-sheffield-product,2294
I think I watch these videos because I get the impression he's being very transparent and honest.
That Jess=X looks interesting. Too bad it's no longer available. So I stick with Tramontina.
The Cold Steel shovel is great, I've had mine for years and it is a great portable shovel
CORONA SAW!!!!
Charles Bronson is so tough he can make a featherstick using his finger
are you trying to bag him.
you are a wimp u need a concrete blocks and tinfoil to protect your petty hands from an areaser
Anyone know what kind of axe Chuck Norris used? I heard it was his bare fist. Can anyone confirm this?
As soon as I saw the heading, I knew I wouldn't be able to stop the ol' brainbox igniting the afterburner! However, as you did, I chose to adapt the "rules" somewhat, in that I decided to rather choose 7 categories of tools:
1. Primary tool is the knife, and I have a philosophy about knives - the right one for the particular job. I don't do the "one knife only" stuff either. These are amongst what I would pack;
1.1 Cold Steel Trail Master San Mai III (because I have one! For the big jobs (and to replace the machete, which is single use, and overrated).
1.2 " SRK " . Belt knife, default carry most times.
1.3 " Master hunter " . Most hunting, food prep and sundry cutting jobs around camp. Might carry in place of SRK (eg on a shoot).
1.4 ESEE Izula II For the little fiddly jobs, carving, etc.
1.5 Folders/multi-tools. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 (loose), SAK Swiss Champ (belt), Leatherman Wave+ (belt).
2. Saw: Second most important tool as it deals with quite heavy work that other tools are not good at - severing wood across the grain.
2.1 Silky Gomboy 240 ( for the heavy cutting, eg bigger logs).
2.2 Silky Pocketboy, for those smaller jobs, and when out on excursions away from base camp.
3. Axe: Not a great fan, but around camp an axe comes in handy, eg at the wood pile! Estwing campers axe.
4. Drill: Around camp there is always a need to have a hole in something, so I'd include a drill brace, and bit set.
5. Wedges: If there is a need to sometimes split large rounds that the axe is unlikely to achieve, I'd include 2 x aluminium splitting wedges.
6. Spade: A good solid camp shovel is necessary in any camp, as there are many reasons to make holes in the ground. Cold Steel SF shovel.
7. Pot: Although this may be viewed by some to be a utensil, I have included it here. Metal boiling pot (kettle, if you wish), and a length of chain (preferably mattress chain, as it is so dirt cheap! This provides that primary life preserving commodity which is so essential - TEA!
There is some overlap to your list, but I've added some of my own.
Feel free to comment, and I'm hoping you won't be too offended at my taking so freely with your list!
Cheers mate!
I'm going to disagree with something Chris said about his 1st item: The Cold Steel Sp. Forces Shovel is DEFINITELY a backpacking item if you're going for more than a day or so. When I was young we'd go on a week long hike of at least 50 miles. I didn't have this shovel then, but I had the equivalent, a steel Boy Scout shovel with a rectangular head. We trenched out tents, dug latrines, even chopped some firewood occasionally. I wouldn't think of going out without my shovel. Boy Scout back then, Cold Steel today. I'll probably get a kydex sheath for it to sit in my truck, but I'll use the lightweight nylon one on backpacking trips.
I'd be interested in see how much one of those kydex sheaths for the cold steel shovel? I have one as well and would like to have a chat with your guy but didn't see a link in the description...any who great line up for camp tools to think on! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and thoughts with us my friend! Stay safe and blessed! Watching from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island in Canada! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting #22ADAYNOMORE 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
Thank you!
Condo dweller with a camper van. This info is exactly what I'm looking for. I can use these in both places. Limited storage space.
Great vid! I like your line of thinking on many of these items. I think i'm the most interested in that expandable rake, lol.
Looking forward to a video about the new bigger Silky.
I have to agree with you about axes ..... I have been camping and practising bushcraft skills for over 50 years .... Im 61 ....and never use an axe. I prefer my machete and my saw ..... they are safer and in my opinion better. Good video ...atb Jim
Thanks for you videos....I noticed that JessX has a black oxide finish. I thought you preferred the stainless? With that in mind, I'm choosing between a stainless or BO Leatherman Wave +. Interested in your thoughts. Pros for B-looks nice, Con-easily lost if dropped in the dark. Please let me know what you think. Thanks. Matt
I thoroughly enjoy your channels, personality, and your approach to your videos. But I don't come to your channel to get blue balls! I'm feeling that way after your Schrade tool coming out in the future. I'm looking forward to it. I love my Jessica X and I hope you're allowed to advertise it. Thanks for what you do Chris. Also I (and others) are curious to hear your thoughts on Bigfoot? I meant "Ohio Grassman".
Hi Chris
Mark...again
Awesome review. Jessica-X and shovel would be,on my list. I figure that it could attached to J79 bug out bag as this bag has molly all over. I do say one thing...most bug out items I choose have multiple uses. However, camping not survival.
@preparedmind101 - you said something about putting in an application for some event, but I couldn't really understand you. Could you clarify what you were referring to? Thanks!
The Sugowaza saw is nice, as is the Zubat, or anything from Silky, but if you are going to get into the larger saws, you should just move up to the Silky Katana Boy.
Our You Tube friend at the Essential Gear and Useful Skills channel has been reviewing Silky saws, and many other saws in comparison videos for a long time, (before anybody else that I know) if you want to check them out.
Awe man. People and circumstances change with time as you know, and that's noboby's fault. It's as things go. Hope things work out well for all involved . For what it's worth I think your a pretty stand up guy and enjoy your vids. Keep it real and stay strong Chris.
ATB
Matt G
Tramontina does make good machetes, but if you're an abusive forgetful lout like myself Cold Steel machetes with their molded-on handles are a better choice. I misplaced one in the undergrowth of my yard for like a couple of years- found it and except for a little rust it was good to go....wooden handles wouldn't have fared so well. And Cold Steel machetes are VERY budget-friendly.
I am a great grandpa and budget is the only way for me to go...... thanks for these ideas.
This may be the best video you have ever done, down to earth, realistic and address real world issues of going out in the wild. Too may people want to Rambo and Chief Red Cloud......to even get close to what it is like to go out in the wild for a few days. In fact, most focus on being UN-PREPARED, while these are fun to watch, these are not about living and surviving. Good to see a video that is based in REALITY !
No big surprises on that list for those of us who have been regular watchers of ur channel for a while now.
+i.kaslar not even the rake?
I think it says something. When people see the items show up it shows they were impressive well past the review/test phase.
PREPAREDMIND101 no u had shown that rake at ur filming spot in the park in at at least one of ur other videos. I definitely think it's something we need for a camper trailer for when we go camping.
It's nice to see a casual camper video instead of Rambo V2.0. I can appreciate why you say these tools work well for you and I could see taking a similar set if I was driving in instead of hiking. I would have suggested a roll of duct tape before that rake though, even if I knew my car would be parked 20 feet from my shelter but like you said, you have a spot where you can leave it behind so that would justify it I suppose if I frequented that location a lot. IDK why duct tape is so often overlooked as a top budget tool. Maybe it's just a given with experienced campers, like your comment about knives, but I'd guess these budget videos get a lot of attention from novice and new campers that may not know how useful tape can be. Might be something to consider if you ever make a revised budget tool video. Thanks.
Are you still trying out for those survival TV shows?
You would be perfect for one of those shows, and I don't mean for your Bushcraft skills. That's a given.
Producers should love you because you're hilarious. I laugh at every single one of your vids. Good info is a bonus.
Kind of tired of the complaining. These are suggestions and quite frankly, the rake was a perfect suggestion for our popup camper. Already have the tramontina and a similar saw. These are real handy when pulling into more rustic campsites like in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Definitely like your laid back easy-going reviews. Keep 'em comin'.
Thank you. I love camping! But sadly I'm not in to survivalist's but have to watch them just for information for camping and gear. Let's face it most of the people out there making survivalist vids would not last a month in the wild but give really bad advice to people that trust them. It's only a matter of time before someone dies from that bad advice and the you tubeer's are held accountable. One you tubeer's gives bad advice and be for you know it many vids are popping up with the very same bad advice.
I have tried several folding saws and agree that the Corona Razor Tooth saw is without a doubt the best saw for the money. I purchased two of them with different length blades. You can't go wrong with a Corona Razor Tooth folding saw. Try one, you will like it.
For starters I like to say I enjoy your videos. You convinced me to buy a worksharp and I love it. Love the topic of this video for the simple reason 99.9 percent of the people buying outdoor gear will never have to use it in a life or death situation. They will use it while simply enjoying a trip into the outdoors and all that is needed for that are budget tools. Now is it better to carry a large knife instead of an axe? No way. A large knife may be a little easier to carry than a small axe but an axe can do, for the most part, anything the large knife can do and do it using much less energy. A bush craft knife will take care of any short comings the axe has. As for most of the modern style axes they're junk. I don't know anything about the Schrade, it may be a great axe, I've never tried one. May do so. But most are usually made of to hard a steel and can be bad about chipping and also there's no real way of replacing a broken handle in one. Just my two cent.
I love me a good rake, I've spent a lot of time cutting fire line, but for car camping I don't think I would ever bother carrying that bit of specialised kit. Grabbing a couple dead branches or a fistful of sticks to flick away the leaf litter is just as easy as digging out another bit of kit.
+Everyday Adventure I don't "carry" it either, not did I say you should. It stays at camp or goes out if setting up or cleaning up a campsite.
Sorry, I meant carrying it in my vehicle, the utility vs real estate/clutter equation doesn't add up for me... but then I do drive a tiny clown car. I didn't feel like you were pushing your opinion on anyone too hard, I just have a different take on it and thought it was worth mentioning an alternative. I need to start putting a smiley face after everything I type. :-)
+Everyday Adventure I just leave them at permanent camp locations.
Ah, I see what you mean. It'd also probably make a lot of sense in a big camper rig that is kitted out with everything. That collapsible rake would slot nicely into a tube carrier.
I've taken to travelling with a posse, like Snoop. Raking the camp is my homie Wiggy G's job. I highly suggest a posse. Great for filling the stage when I win best new rap album at the AMAs and need to accept my award, too
lol. the cold doesn't come up from the ground. Your heat is absorbed by the ground. Great videos though. I just subscribed, keep it up. Thank you
my freand ha JX , we test it in woods ... well I frankly don't see purpose of such big handle and shape of it.
I have watched your video but still don't se much of benefit of it,,
So I like you videos and most of the info is great but the Schrader axes biggest con is if it breaks you can't make a handle. Now that's probably not a big concern if your just camping and not bugging out or whatever but it's still something to consider.
Like the vids. Myself, I am an axe man. I like big blades but find axes and hatchets more practical. I can skin a rabbit with my Estwing hatchet...
Shrade your sponsor ? they might be car camp tools, but I wouldnt want most of them as a more Bushcraft style camper. I do have a Ti Version of the Cold Steel Shovel.
A big reason I camp is to swing the forest Hatchet clears my mind I love it. I agree with you about the rake. I also bring soft floor tiles and a cowhide. So I guess my favorite tool is my wagon, to haul all my 💩
I know I'm super late to the party, but probably your best video. And I think it is one of the more useful videos on YT. This is about reality and everyday. You said it right at the start, the 95%
I love my tramotina machete. I see ppl spend so much money on all these really expensive machetes and I just smile knowing my machete will stand up to any challenge there's will and I paid $20
Wow, that Sugowaza. Can't wait to see the review of that. Good budget items.
Yeah, it's no joke.
There is a tool superior than the jessica x, the legendary nepalese kukri, the best chopping knife, the blade divides in three sections that allow to do several tasks, and even the original nepalese iron have a very cool feature, where a rare isotope "propirium" reaches very high temperatures with friction, so you can make a fire rubbing birchbarck in the blade, its a very well designed knife, with a well distributed weight and a very nice grip, made for warefare and to daily use in the farms and a long heritage.
You are definitely not an axe man, it was scary watching you use one. If you would like to see how axes are used properly watch skillcult 101, he knows his stuff. You know your knives for sure but I think your missing out on the uses of an axe or hatchet.
Jess-X is the best item for camping survival. There's nothing you cannot do with this tool. And the price is unbelievable!!
Whoops, I should have waited until the end of the video before commenting on Jess-x.....my bad, no patience.
I just tell people to give thanks every day they don't have survive to keep on living, one thing is going into the woods to do some bushcrafting, hunt some game and another different deal is having to survive lost on a freagging jungle...
? Like the tools.
But u seem to be struggling.
Forcing .with out fun.
Camp in Hawaii relax.
Cincy Preparedness Expo in Sharonville (Cincinnati) this weekend. Should be a good time
Um salve do Brasil! Man if you liked the Tramontina machete imagine if you have a IMBEL!?
Good stuff, Chris. Greetings from Pittsburgh. Laura
I love that shovel, but I turned it into a butter knife by trying to sharpen it with a Worksharp. Seriously. I messed it up.
Yes car camping is awesome. But now Overlanding has taken the ultimate off the grid camping
The reason you never show a firearm as a survival tool is because you can't fire one along a major road (Broad and Main) in Franklin county Ohio!
Funny I really like the rake idea. Its not that the other items are not important but the rake is the one item I struggled with for camping. Taking a regular rake takes up too much space. Thanks Chris.
Good video thanks for sharing. Have you tried Samurai saw GC Curved 270 mm
Chris, why the machette when you have a Jess-X. Won't the Jess-x do anything you would do with the machette?
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Hi Brother Chris This is Spaz In The Bush thanks for the cool ways of Survival skills from you & Mantua Out Doors many thanks
Mine are: toaster,electric toothbrush,ipod,electric coffee grinder,tennis raquet,ice skates
I like these budget vids therein my price range and I can get them instead of say to my self "boy one day I might be able to afford that". I hope u revisit some of those old vid and refresh them for use that are on a budget. I understand there are those Items u just cant go cheap on.
These videos remind me of getting fit its dominated by dope up body builders and they fill you full of there s__t same with peppers they go overboard to where iam at. Thanks for being real
he's rite bout using rake..all the other videos guys use ther legs[boots] or a stick...rakes clean up camp area quicker better.
Thanks Chris...Interesting list that works for people that is on a tight budget..The price is not so bad.
very good video brother amd yes the rake is a godsend at a camp when making beds etc
I have everything except an ax or hatchet and my kit is ready for going into the woods and some of them have been tested and passed. The tools you showed us is nice to have and would come in handy when out camping.
There is a lot of traffic background noise in this video. Are you aware of that ? But great video anyway.
But the axe doesn't even have a wooden 70" handle and it doesn't have D2 Swedish viking steel!! **triggered**
As much as I like the little tactical shovel rake whatever the crap it is. Without a way to add an extension pole to it it's not worth a penny of my money.
Well, I think the rake takes number one... Even though the saw and the axes are a close second... LOL Actually I need a rake like that for training man tracking courses... You sure like the monster knifes!!!! Good stuff, and camping it really what you are doing unless you are training...
tramontina machete the best hands down, no argument. corona folding saw is also the best hands down for the money.
Im not an ax person either so i use jessica x ALL the time. I just need to get some new screws for it cause i lost two of em in the front of the handle cause i was too stupid to use locktight.....
+PREPAREDMIND101 BTW Chris, anytime your B.O.B gets too heavy to carry with all that other stuff, just let me know... I'll gladly take it off your hands. (WolfCustoms included.).😂lol never see that anymore... just can't hang with the Jessmuk huh lol.
Scott Wiggins
Immediately ordered the jess x after seeing this. I have no idea how that's stayed under my radar until now.