Is bushcraft gear too expensive ?... maybe not
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.พ. 2018
- In this video I try to show alternatives to expensive brand name gear.
I'm not trying to say that less expensive gear is better or as good as brand names, but to simply show that the outdoors can be enjoyed even if you don't have the budget for the big brands.
Great video Wayne. Important for us all to remember bushcraft is about the skills, not the gear. Thanks for sharing
I think it's important that we don't see brands as essentials but as a choice when the time is right. Thanks for watching and commenting Mark ( :
I use a stainless steel veggie strainer for my stick stove, tuna can for my gas stove, cup of wood pellets to guarantee I can have a warm fire anytime in any weather to make a cup of hot coffee or bake bannock bread or roast a sausage. I sewed my own underquilt from a Costco down blanket and just finished redesigning a waterproof rucksack to make it more comfortable to wear. I call it my frankeinpack...lol wool sweater and cook set from the thrift store. I really enjoy the problem solving aspect of bushcrafting...look around and use what's there....save my money. New sub
That is fantastic !!
this is a good attitude! I bought much gear for an expedition, and then came Covid + I had an accident, so everything is still there waiting, perhaps my kids are gonna use it later on for their Iceland, or Patagonia trip. And if not at least I bought everything 50% off, and only good brands with decent prices (like Mora, MSR, Victorinox, etc) I would never spend more! I also own many military surplus and "old school" items, which have the added vintage charm. And after sweating and freezing inside GoreTex/Polyester garments for ages I have moved back to wool and waxed canvas anyway...
Hello. Thank you for covering this topic. I was starting to feel discouraged with youtubers featuring products completely out of my budget. I am a thrift store shopper myself, so I appreciate that quality can be had, if you're patient enough and determined enough to browse used stores, etc. I have just subscribed! Love your down to earth approach to getting out and enjoying the outdoors.
Superb Wayne and right on point. I have both the Lixada stoves that you showcased, both lasting the test of time and were a steal for the money I paid when compared with their more expensive counterparts. The folding stove was used with my Trangia in my latest upload yesterday as was my £14 ($19) Tomshoo 750ml titanium pot that sits inside it supported nicely by its handles. I also use a Brit Army goretex bivvy bag that was as cheap as chips and standing the test of time also. Good, reliable, robust items are available at affordable prices based on research and due diligence. Then of course the kit is only as good as the knowledge and experience we have in using it regardless of costs as is often seen with the loading of fuel and top lighting of the wood gas stove to gain maximum efficiency and effect with many not rating the stove due to their own failures to load and light correctly. Thanks Wayne for sharing. Paul :)
I guess I sometimes feel guilty about popping out a vid about a new piece of kit, just wanted beginners to know or even seasoned outdoors man for that matter. that budget gear along with a good skill set can take you just as far. Thanks for your comments, they are always appreciated. Wayne
Just came across this vid and thought to say that I agree with all you had to say and also "Don`t be afraid or feel guilty to spend good money on more expensive gear too, that you really want..." Why I say this is because a while back I read about this man who spent $3,500.00 on his Kayak and said it was a bargain, gulp!!
How he explained it was that for every hour that he spent with his prized Kayak he was putting anywhere between 25 to 50 $ back in his pocket because he wasn`t out somewhere else spending the big bucks to be entertained, restaurants, movies , sporting events etc.. «in fact in three years he had spent 222 12 hour days with his kayak, and at 25$ hour that`s $66,600.00.
Also he could still sell that Kayak today for a good buck .. Be well Wayne. Thanks for your videos
I couldn't agree more !! Most times you get what you pay for, the reason behind this vid was to encourage people who really don't have the money that there are other ways to get good value. Thrift shops can be a gold mine for outdoor gear !! I appreciate your comments and support !! Cheers
Great video! I agree! Military surplus has a special place with me because I got so many Bombproof pieces of gear from them & I also used Harbor Freight Tarps for years and they actually lasted for some time. Until I made the jump to Aqua Quest tarps. So many people want to jump in with the most popular and most expensive gear instead of having fun and learning the skills. Have fun and learn is the most important part for me!
Agreed !...you can put the best knife in the hands of an unskilled person and come to a bad result and put the cheapest knife in the hands of a skilled person and get perfection !!. Thanks for commenting buddy ! ( :
WoW!! what an honest, inspiring and fab video this is, Esp for someone like myself who loves the great outdoors and currently considering doing the bushcraft adventure. For yr info, i came to yr channel thru a tag at "Mark Young".. Really looking forward to watching yr vids and have subd for future vids.. Greetings from a Brit living on Crete, Greece.
Nice video, People who want to begin with outdoor activities have a good example from you I think. I am a bit of a gear freak, modern stuff for wildcamp and oldschool stuff for my bushcraft outings. So yeah I have to much gear now hahaha . Take care and see you in the next one ,martin.
There is nothing wrong with buying good gear, just wanted newer people to bushcraft to know that with a much smaller budget they can get started.
Good to hear from you my friend !!, Wayne
Don't get me wrong about cheap useable gear Wayne :) I think you have made one of the best budget gear video when I compare it with a whole lot of others, good job !.
Oh no, I understood you well my friend and appreciate all your comments ! ( :
Excellent video , brings out the point about pricing and brand names.
Great advice. Thank you , Wayne
Hey Buddy...you're welcome , thanks for watching and commenting ( :
Love the use of leather from a couch that was being thrown out.
It was great quality leather, just couldn't let it go without re purposing it ! Thanks for watching and commenting
Wool is by far the best Clothing Option for anyone interested in the Outdoors, Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking etc. Here's a list of places to find quality affordable Wool gear. Big Bill's 190/210 models for Pants I prefer the Woodsman Bibs model 190 myself 28 Oz 100% wool pants. Fred Asbell for wool jackets/pullovers, Vests etc, Swanndri shirt jac, Aran sweaters or LL bean for wool sweaters and pants socks, Lobben Boots or Valenki boots both are Wool.
Its illegal to carry an axe or knife in uk, we break up wood with hands and feet, much cheaper option, however we aint allowed fires either in most woodlands.
If I'm not sure about a piece of gear I'll just get a cheaper version and see what that can do. If it does the job it gets kept, if not I know how it needs to be better and what is needed. This has backfired on me a couple of times (don't buy cheap water filters!) but expensive kit can fail too. Still trawl through charity stores/good will/yard sales ect. Recently got 3 rucksacks, 1 still retails at £50 for £3 and 1 was a British made Karrimor, it's 30+ years old and fantastically well made. Outdoor stores in January/February always have sales, you just need to be able to plan in advance what you'll need.
Agreed my friend...big difference between cheap and inexpensive !
It's great to have options. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🖒
I think I was feeling guilty about doing so many gear reviews or overviews and didn't want beginners or those who simply don't have the budget to get discouraged. What I liked about your axe vid was showing that you don't always have to pay the big bucks for good gear...so thank you ( :
Kijika Life Thanks buddy I appreciate that! ✌
Really liked this video.. I was getting caught up watching videos of the name brand equipment and it was getting overwhelming.. Bringing it back to basics and a cheaper alternative is the way to go for me and others I think.. Thanks so much
You're very welcome...I think we all get caught up in that game. Gear is great but knowledge is where it's at !! Thanks for taking the time to comment !
Very nice Wayne...people are very much so hung up on the best gear which they think means the most expenive...most "real" woodsman carry an old buck knife and a bic lighter and do everything we all do ...i got a "New Wool" virgin wool blanket for $12 at Valu-Village as well lol... even OD Green ! Made in the netherlands ...great concept and vid Wayne! ,;,, Atb !! ,;,;, Spook
You can't beat Value Village or as i like to call it " Boutique VV" lol...Thanks buddy I appreciate ya
Kijika Life i like that name !! Boutique VV !! Awesome ! The Wool Blanket i got new would be $180 so $12 i was stoked ! ;,;,, Cheers bro ! ,;,;; Spook
Thanks for the good smarts. I've been around hill and dale yet to see Titukuituk.
Awsome Wayne 👍👍👍 Sometimes we think like our kids and beleive That a name tag is needed to have the full great experience of something 😉
I am guilty of that lol !!...but then i think back to a time with a Buck knife and an old army satchel...never stopped me of getting the job done. Thanks for taking the time to drop by Laurent ! ( :
Yayyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!! You're back! I like it that you're putting out there that people don't have to break the bank for good quality gear. I bought an 80/20 wool blanket at Harbor Freight for $8, a knock off twig stove similar to the Firebox on Amazon (wish it had an ash plate) for $20 and I love the Condor Bushlore! I've used them quite a bit and they work just fine. There are tons of good products out there for reasonable/low prices. That wood didn't care that saw was from Walmart. I made my own fire starters with cotton pads, petroleum jelly and candle wax for $5 with stuff from the dollar store. I think I made about 50 before running out of wax. The most I've used is about 1/4 of one at a time and it'll burn for a few minutes. Even the Altoids like tins can be found at the dollar store.
Ya you're right...gear doesn't make the memories and i guess a job well done with very little makes it that much more special !. Thanks for dropping by ( :
Great video..i love my budget gear..
I ask you, is there any better feeling than getting a deal on something lol !!...gotta love budget or used gear buddy. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ( :
Well said Wayne excellent video.
I think I started feeling guilty about the last couple of vids i put out, so i wanted to set the record srtaight. Thanks for dropping by Kirk ( :
ATO sent me your way. Great point. When I first started bushcrafting I was all about budget gear. I have learned in some things quality (and sometime more expensive) gear is the only way to go.. but I have also realized cost should never be the deciding factor to whether a piece of gear is quality or not. As you mentioned there are some great alternatives with out a great expense. Great topic, Thanks for discussing it!
...And knowledge is a huge skill !!, put the best gear in the hands of a person with no skills and you won't get the best results, Glad you stopped by...i appreciate the support ( :
You make it what you want it. Personally I’d rather pay a few dollars more for a stove and get some more versatility. But yet my pots and pans are from the thrift store give and take!
What would I need to start my own YT page? I'm assuming it's a GoPro and a tripod. I'd like to espouse the same type of mindset that you share.
Hi, A lot of YT's use expensive camera gear but yes you could go with a GOPRO but you could also use your phone to get started !
Very informative for anyone starting into bushcraft, I myself always check out used stores ,like value village etc,I do think we all get caught up in the hype with new gear and reviews but eventually we can see the difference,and sometimes it is satisfying to spend a little more for the object you have wanted when you can finally afford it ,great reminder for anyone
You're right, there is nothing wrong with waiting and saving for something you really want be it expensive or not but the lesson is to build the skills so that when you do get it, it's used to it's fullest !. Thanks for dropping by buddy ( :
You also can't go wrong most times with military gear its proven to last ,personally I find most of the older cdn gear great for the bush,the wool shirt your wearing are great they also made a thinner wool shirt but it was very itchy and not used as often
I love the wool jacket, great for when it's not too cold, here in Cape Breton May to June the nights are still pretty chilli so i will get a lot of wear out of it !!
I have the same shirt and use it a lot also I'm also in Antigonish so I understand when your talking about the weather changing,I am interested in that tarp I'm going to look it up it sounds very versatile
For an emergency tarp, you can't go wrong...takes up no space and is very light weight. I keep this tarp in my emergency bag in my car. I think they are selling on Amazon for 39.00 but i have seen them on ebay for much cheaper !
All a real bush man needs out in the wild is a good knife and skills
You can definitely do very well with both...i agree. thanks for taking the time to comment
totally agree buddy,i did it for years on the cheap,i have to agree,now i buy some things saved money for,because i really wanted them trough the years
next on the list is actually a certain Canadian cookpot
Oh Really...what kind of pot Steve ?
I use a $5 Wal-Mart folding stove. For the price it can't be beat.
THANK YOU! The elitist vibe you get on so many YT'ers pages drives me nuts! Not everybody can afford a GB axe or a Frost River or Hidden Woodsman ruck. Breath of fresh air bud!
Thank you very much !! All those brands you mentioned are great quality gear but i wanted to get the point across that it's not a must. I'm at a point now were I simply save to buy better gear but I always keep my eyes open for used or even thrift shops !!
@@highlandtrekker I truly appreciated that angle as way too many TH-camrs profess that it can't be done with budget-minded equipment! I have two Husqvarna axes that cost less than 1/3 what a GB would run. and I just bought a surplus Molle II rucksack from Sportsmans Guide that cost me $50 incl s/h! I'd LOVE a Frost Isle Jr but $330 is too rich for my blood. Keep on putting out good work bud! I'll bullshit WITH you, I won't lie TO you!
Great video and information could you tell me where the green wood jacket is from thanks
The green wool jacket was purchased at a thrift store here in Canada called " Value Village" and thank you for taking the time to comment ( :
Try getting a wool blanket at VV for $6.99 nowadays? Lol your better off winning the lotto. VV prices are so astronomical now 😞
Hey, nice Channel I just discovered. Keep on with this kind of videos. It motivates other people to start with our beautiful hobby :-)
Hey, great video. I like cheap quality gear, have you tried the Hultafors axes, very similar to Gransfors bruks but way cheaper. Subscribed!
Thanks buddy, I will check out your channel as well !!...No I've never tried a Hultafors, the only reason i got the Gransfors was it was offered to me in a trade for a knife i wasn't using anymore. Thanks for dropping by ( :
Btw the best knife is a rock... called obsidian... sharper than anything on the planet .. not even diamonds! Well maybe
great video brother
Thanks Al...good talking to ya and good trading with you too !!
Great advice, just because one spends a fortune to have the very best gear doesn't guarantee a better experience or any better memories to be made.
Agreed, You need the skills first !!. Thanks for dropping by ( :
with those dark glasses you remind me of a film I saw on TH-cam about a blind gunfighter with a baby. he was bad ass because no bad guy took him seriously and ended up feeding dasies.
Good stuff except the bushlore I've had two and the heat treat must have been done by children I know a lot of people have had good luck with condore products I've dad 3 different times that the heat treat was terrible twice to soft and one neck knife that wasn't even treated but that's my luck haha like the gear good vid just subscribed buddy can't wait till a new one.
Depends on ones budget!
Absolutely agree, but this video was directed to people with low budgets or just starting out and not wanting to invest too much. Thanks for taking the time to comment. ( :
If you really want something either save up or trade around, that's what I do. I like the idea of this video!
Agreed again, that's how i got my gransfors axe, through a trade, as for my knives I simply saved
Well said . I feel lot's of new people are put off because of the cost of gear they see others posting or in video's yeah that gear is great looks real Purdy 😃when set in a woodsy environment. But $300 bucks for a wool poncho huh just make your own not that hard and your not afraid to ware it lol. Yep old timely gear looks great these cottage industries take full advantage of that to .
yeap we got co-op here in tn..... like what you had to say friend
Thank you...I think we all need to remind ourselves that it's not things that make out outings special !! Thanks for dropping by ! ( :
Great video! I think the whole bushcraft thing has got way out of hand. I feel in most cases the more you spend the less you get! Thanks!
I agree...bushcraft this bushcraft that, it's a term used more for getting hits on youtube than it is concerning the true meaning of the word.
Thanks for taking the time to comment !
British Army Surplus is the ultimate kit for bushcraft.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🪵